APRIL 2014 A Voice of Riverview Park VOL.6 NO.2 Riverview Park Soccer Club Parent Volunteers needed for Summer 2014. See page 13

“Thelma and Louise II” starring Elizabeth and Erin Photo credit: Tanya Fraser Photo review page 50

Alta Vista Centre showing signs of life

by Stefan Dubowski fter a long stretch of time with a burned-out sign and three empty stores that no one could rent, Riverview Park’s local strip mall is on the mend. AltaA Vista Centre, located at Alta Vista Drive just south of Industrial Avenue, features new signage and its vacant spots are finally for lease. The property’s owners have replaced the old, intermittently lit neon Alta Vista Centre sign with crisp white lettering. Commercial property brokerage Cushman & Wakefield erected a bright red placard near the road to advertise retail space for rent. These changes spell renewal. Open since 1956, Alta Vista Centre is one of Ottawa’s oldest malls. Over the years, it has housed numerous businesses serving the Riverview Park

Continued on page 12 Retirement Living Your Way Page 2 Riverview Park Review APRIL 2014 Even lions get in the picture at Alta Vista Manor by Carole Moult cer, artists, and history buffs, plus onation in 1953. She still has an Park resident Bill Fairbairn, was t was in February, 2013, that information sharing about special album of memorabilia of the occa- welcomed by Mr. Terentiuk and Walter Terentiuk sent out no- occasions such as Thanksgiving, sion, including photos and a per- John Jerome. And, as the guest tices to every resident at Alta Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s sonalized invitation, and was able speaker at the Alta Vista Retire- IVista Manor letting them know Day. to share it when she spoke. ment Community that night, Bill that he was proposing to initi- Gwen Terentiuk, or, as she is For the Wednesday evening shared his journalism journey with ate Wednesday night discussion the over 30 people in attendance groups. As a long-time resident His presentation was informa- of Elmvale Acres/Alta Vista, but tive, historical, geographical, in- only a short-time resident of the sightful and funny, and went a long Manor, Mr. Terentiuk thought way to provide the residents and that it was just one more way “to guests a glimpse into the world of get people out of their rooms”. newspapers and, in particular, how The first evening was planned journalism can shape a life for al- as just an information session most 70 years. and 25 people showed up to hear Bill began his story by telling about Mr. Terentiuk’s idea. And, how as a paper-boy aged 10, he with the encouragement of Jen- made deliveries for the sum of 10 nifer Martel, then General Man- shilling a week, for not only one, ager, the idea took off, and has but the town’s two competing since become a weekly feature, weekly papers. He recalled how with the exception of the month his routes consisted of some of of December when a hiatus was the scariest tenement housing in planned. Hawick (pronounced Hoyk), Scot- This popular speaker-series is land, and noted that at that par- now organized by both Walter Bill Fairbairn engaging the residents of Alta Vista Manor Retirement ticular time, there were about 10 Terentiuk and author John Jer- Community with his talk on his career in journalism, after being introduced national Sunday papers in Britain ome of the Alta Vista Retirement by Walter Terentiuk (R) to deliver. His father, he recalled, Community, and the list of guests Photo credit: Janina Nickus read at least five of these each over the past year has been long more frequently referred to as session of February 26th, local weekend. and impressive. There have been ‘Walter’s wife’, shared her wonder- journalist, author, former CBC Bill’s own first newspaper job evenings with health care provid- ful experience of being in London, international radio desk editor, ers, a talk by a former RCMP offi- England, at the time of the Cor- journalism teacher and Riverview Continued on page 26

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(613) 241-3126 [email protected] 855 Industrial Avenue, Unit 12 APRIL 2014 Riverview Park Review Page 3 Nathen’s Win at the Franco Cite Science Fair by Catina Noble presentation board to give the finals, 35 students out of 250, making it as far as he did and not his past February Nathen basic information for their project would have to present their be disappointed if he did not place Noble, a grade seven stu- and do a presentation to judges. project a second time. Nathen first, second or third. Just the fact dent at Franco-Cite, com- Finally the day came for the and his partner Bradley presented that he had made the top five was petedT in his first ever Science Fair. science fair. Both Nathen and his their project. Nathen says that pretty amazing. As they called Every year grade seven and eight sister Baileigh, grade eight students he was nervous the first time he Nathen’s category, Information, students enter their science pro- at Franco-Cite entered the the presented to the judges, but by we held our breaths. They ject into the science fair as part science fair. Baileigh’s project was the second time though, he had announced third place, not him. the requirement for the class. This on how to make rain. Nathen had more confidence and was better They announced second place, not year 250 students, from grade sev- heard about the science fair from en and eight entered the science his three older siblings and was a fair. Each project fell under one of bit nervous on that day. six categories including: informa- In the morning all the students tion, environment and energy. presented their projects to a Nathen and his partner, Bradley’s panel of judges that walked project fell in the information around, listened to each project’s category. Their project was to find presentation, asked questions a way to use a concave magnifying and filled out a score sheet. glass to concentrate ultra violet After presenting the projects, rays towards the solar panel to the students went back to class. create more electricity. The boys After lunch the school made an started their project right after announcement of all the finalists. the Christmas Break. Nathen There would be five finalists went with his Dad to pick up the from each of the six categories. supplies to build the structure, and To Nathen’s surprise, his name week after week he would work a was called. He had made it to the bit on the project. Along with the finals. project, the boys had to make a Everyone who made it to the Nathen Noble with his 1st Place Medal, won with his Presentation Board and Project Photo credit: Catina Noble

prepared. him. They announced first place, Later on that day between it was he and his partner. Nathen 4:30 and 5pm the school would jumped up, threw his hand in the announce the first, second and air and then went and got his third place winners for each medal. It was a good moment for category. Each student who won both of us. would receive a medal. Nathen Nathen is already looking called me from the school to tell forward to next year’s science me the good news. I raced down to fair. Nathen would like to thank the school to be there for the final his Dad, Pascal for helping announcement of the winners. pick up supplies and provide As Nathen’s category was called, encouragement and a big thank we held each other’s hands. I had you to Nathen’s science teacher been telling him throughout the Monsieur Lafrance for his high announcements that I was proud five after the win, support and Nathen’s project-Creating More Energy of him and congratulated him on encouragement. Photo credit: Catina Noble Book Fest authors’ list growing by Bill Fairbairn Half-hour long moderated dis- ore than 30 authors cussions will alternate with half- CALL FOR A QUOTE have signed up for the hour periods of browsing by read- TODAY first Canadian Authors ers who will be able to interact Association-NCR Book Fest on with their favourite authors. or visit our M “Be Modern, Showroom & Workshop Saturday April 12, 2014. The venue, Clark Hall, RA Cen- Join The Stone Age” see samples of work in The festival will not only display tre, 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, • Granite books for signing and sale, but will has free parking, permit readers to hear CAA-NCR A $5 entry fee coupon can be • Marble authors and others in Ottawa and used towards the purchase of any • Quartzstone surrounding area read from their book and there will be a raffle of • Slate books, and possibly discuss them donated books during inter-panel • Tiles in public groups, to be selected ac- breaks. There is a full restaurant/ cording to genre. bar within the centre. 613 789-4428 213 York St. (at King Edward) free parking The likely 200 and more books Author and organizer Dr Qais www.capitalgranite.ca cover Canadian fiction, inter- Ghanem ([email protected]) says We also stock Bathroom faucets national fiction, gender issues, pol- the event will be unique for Ot- % itics, children’s books and erotica. tawa. 50 off Page 4 Riverview Park Review APRIL 2014 The Conference Board of Canada celebrating 30 years by Geoff Radnor They are not part of the federal n the corner of Smythe government. So what is The Road and Alta Vista Conference Board? Occasionally Drive in Riverview Park you may read about them in the Ois the pleasant red brick building newspapers or hear them offering home of The Conference Board opinions on topics of the day. of Canada. This year they will be They also make appearances

Alta Vista drive do from their comprise about 30 presidents and names, Medical, Dental and CEOs of companies in Canada Pharmaceutical, but Conference plus some other invited guests like Board? government ministers and other My first contact with the VIPs. He wanted everything to be organization was in 1971. For first class and done well to ensure most of the period between 1959 that when these people left they and 1976, before I came to live would take back with them to in Ottawa, I worked at a hotel their corporate offices across in BC. It was a resort on a lake Canada positive and enthusiastic about 100 km. from Vancouver. memories of the hotel. Like any It had over 200 bed-rooms with other industry he wanted repeat function facilities for meetings business in the future. and conferences. When I arrived Everything went well, the

celebrating 30 years at that loca- on TV talking of economics or tion. Previously the Board was financial matters. But if they are located in one of the towers at not part of the government what the corner of McArthur Road and are they doing in Ottawa? We River Road in Vanier. know what their neighbours on TheThe Parks,Parks, RecreationRecreation andand EnvironmentEnvironment CommitteeCommittee ofof thethe RiverviewRiverview ParkPark CommunityCommunity AssociationAssociation wisheswishes toto givegive aa specialspecial ThankThank youyou toto AaronAaron DubienDubien HomeHome HardwareHardware ElmvaleElmvale AcresAcres andand allall thethe rinkrink volunteersvolunteers inin acknowledgementacknowledgement ofof allall theirtheir greatgreat effortsefforts in Vancouver as an immigrant in business sessions along side a 1959 I managed to get a job at this “spouse’s” program over the keepingkeeping thethe iceice rinkrink clearedcleared hotel clearing tables in the dining weekend kept all the staff busy andand maintainedmaintained room. Over the years at different and the delegates and the Board’s forfor thethe skatersskaters jobs I eventually became manager staff left with a positive attitude ofof BalenaBalena Park.Park. of the convention facilities, towards the hotel. We learned dealing with a varying miscellany that this was the 19th Canadian of organizations of sizes from 12 Conference of the Conference to 400. Board in Canada. This meeting ThankThank You!You! One day the General Manager, was the first of what became a most experienced European- almost an annual event, mostly trained professional, called a with different participants each meeting of department heads in year. his office. He told us that the hotel In August 1976 my wife and our was going to host a very important two young children took a summer meeting being organized by The vacation down the west coast Conference Board in Canada (it was in Canada in the ‘70s). It would Continued on page 11 . Jiseikan Aikido Kangeiko 2014 I by Rustling Birch and Winking Owl

In selecting, it eliminates.

By eliminating, it fails: All that is selected is at once wanting.

All that is eliminated is a deficit.

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Perceive with your intellect, And you will not find the Way.

The intellect is a trickster. It studies, hypothesizes, and postulates.

In postulating, it assigns. In assigning, it isolates.

In isolating, it objectifies. By objectifying, it fails:

All that is isolated is unrelated. All that is objectified is at once irrelevant.

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Perceive with your soul,

And the Universe IS, undivided. Perceive with your heart,

to Kangeiko And the Other IS, unreduced. Perceive with your spirit,

The Night before Kangeiko, our dojo still quiet And the Truth IS, unconfined. Some of us hesitating to try it.

One at a time we enter the place And bow and Hello and smile with our face. on Talking

Toting our sleeping bags, bed rolls, and packs Our gis, good moods, and secret snacks The Tao that can be named Is not the Tao... By ten we finish our this and our that So please discontinue chewing the fat! ************************

Some people's eyelids are almost to dropping Seek to name things And still there’s tossing and flipping and flopping There’s into bed, out of bed, over and under and you will not find the Way. Nameless, things are always what they are. There’s grinding of teeth and snoring like thunder. The air’s leaking out of my air mattress, maybe They wax and wane in the Universe. They come and go, ebb and flow, And maybe I’d sleep better home with the baby But dawn’s coming soon, so plug up my ears interconnected as a whole. Give them a name and they fossilize. And think of surviving previous years Once signified, they become irrelevant. They can only ever be what they were when named, Remember the time the gas heater failed? This year I'm hoping the payment was mailed arrested along the way, imperfect and apart, forever cut off from the whole. It’s unpleasant thawing a deep-frozen gi And shivering spoils my aim when I pee ************************ No worries on that score this time, I see The furnace is cycling regularly. Name not the Universe. Each time when I am about to drop off It starts with a swoosh or stops with a cough Narrow and inadequate, names betray the Universe. Name not the Other.

Night is uncomfortable, short, and sleep-losing Reductive and stunting, names diminish the Other. Name not the Truth. And morning’s too soon and too bright and confusing But quick now to roll out and straighten my spine up Pompous and bombastic, names belie the Truth.

And get to the toilet avoiding the line-up Hello to my neighbours, and pack my stuff up ************************

And deflate the mattress I huffed hard to puff up Carry it off and bow to the shomen Receive and accept without naming, and you will find the Way. With care not to stress my bursting abdomen

************************ Try to be cheerful and friendly, and wave At people who look like they’re pulled from the grave. The one who knows does not speak. The mirror addresses the question insideous: Is it just them. Do I look that hideous. The one who speaks does not know.

Onto the mat now and join in the race

Of stretching and yawning and staring in space - ~ - Then spend the ensuing one-and-a-half hours

Getting all sweaty and needy of showers There’s much to be done and we’re here to do it

Without thinking thoughts of how to get through it

Sunday is going and Wednesday will pass And Saturday too if I have enough gas Like gas a car runs on, to make myself clear Not gas from consuming boiled eggs and beer

Dojo friends who take life easy: Consider Kangeiko without feeling queasy. There’s more to Aikido than meets the eye.... Best wishes to all! To Kangeiko. Kanpai!

Mighty fine poetry, that. Kangeiko. Winter Mornings Training. A week in February with an extra aikido practice at five thirty each morning. It is hard to make words carry much of anything. We hint.

on Thinking

Perceive with your intellect, And you will not find the Way. The intellect is a trickster. It probes, examines, and dissects. In dissecting, it arranges. In arranging, it selects. Page 6 Riverview Park Review APRIL 2014 Board of Directors: Peter Bishop, Bill Fairbairn, Michelle McLellan, Layout and Design: François Allard Catina Noble, Rob Southcott – [email protected] Distribution Manager: Cheryl Khoury – [email protected] Editor: Carole Moult – [email protected] Cartoonist and Masthead Artist: Greg Money Advertising Manager: Carole Moult – [email protected] Bookkeeper: Anne Jackson Staff Writer: Bill Fairbairn 613-737-3212 Printer: Performance Printing

Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does swer to the underground advance of your garden grow? With horrid horse- the horse radish that keeps popping radish and seeds that turn to weeds I hard- up just when I have my seeds and ly know. trans-plants in and growing. It sprouts This guest editorialist has put in a then it grows 18 inches tall all over the vegetable garden for 30 years, but still garden with wide leaves or something cannot tell how well it will grow no like leaves blocking sunshine to the matter how much attention it is given. carrots and beets that need it. That’s why I have been looking The tubers make horse radish forward to Fran Dennet’s guest advice sauce and, if combined with apple column starting in this paper right at puree, a choice if spirited delicacy for the start of the garden season. beef. I actually have an apple tree, but Our local communities have many its fruit simply goes into the compost beautiful floral and productive vege- heap with the tubers. Spraying the table gardens but mine is rarely tree is a major task and chemicals by one of them. One problem is that a all accounts are not to be encouraged. neighbour, who never seems to work I’d need a factory and factory hands as hard as me in his garden, comes to cope with any sauce production up with the choicest tomatoes, kale, considering the amount of horse rad- brussel sprouts and even gooseber- ish tubers and bruised apples I throw ries. The same neighbour gave me away each year. possibly the worst ever plant for my I’m just hoping that the late 2014 vegetable garden. ferocious winter with its sub-degree He passed on horse radish roots temperatures might have set back about 24 years ago and this ferocious the horse radish roots and bedevilled intruder that I innocently gave life to the apple tree insect. I doubt it since after every winter and now know well and sit under the apple tree while the has taken over my garden every year I anticipate such a miracle of nature it doesn’t come true. horse radish grows and bruised apples since. I doubt Fran will have an an- Oh, well, maybe I should just go ping my head! About the RPReview community newspaper Riverview Park Review is a non-profit community newspaper paid for Submission formats solely by advertising. It is published five times a year. It is distributed free to River- Contributions can be e-mailed to [email protected] in Microsoft view Park homes and businesses. Word or RTF. Please do not format your documents. We may edit for grammar Support our advertisers and brevity. Photographs may be e-mailed in jpeg format to rpr.editor@gmail. Please support our advertisers. Get to know the persons and companies who com. All photographs must be accompanied with the name of the photographer serve you. Let them know that you saw their advertisement in Riverview Park Re- and a caption describing the subject. view. This newspaper could not be prepared without their support. If you know Got an opinion to share? Please send letters to [email protected] Your name, of anyone providing a service in the community, please tell them about Riverview address and phone number is required for verification. Park Review. Email rpr.advertise@ gmail.com advertising information. All profits Please remember to recycle this newspaper. will be made available to worthwhile community projects.

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Putting on a happy face with a tidbit treat at Tim Horton’s Letter to the editor: by Bill Fairbairn worth up to $232,000 to Mon- im Horton’s tidbits usually treal firm A.C. Nielsen to provide What is the city doing to the are a sort of treat for kids data on retail sales of e-cigarettes but how about their use to in Canada over the past two years tree stock in our community? consoleT an e-cigarette smoker in along with ongoing monthly totals. the restaurant. Mist from e-cigarettes are re- by Colin Hine being done to other trees in the Editor Carole Moult and I were ported to omit up to 1,000 times s others have observed neighborhood. Right now they having a coffee in Tim’s recently lower concentrations of cancer- there is lots of ongoing are attacking a neighbor’s tree, when we were disturbed to see and causing chemicals than in tobacco activity on eradication a red maple with a beautiful up- smell mist or smoke lingering in smoke. theA emerald ash borer in our com- right form. the air around us. While they can be sold legally, munity. It is very unfortunate that I would like to know where Sure enough a man was smok- Health Canada has not approved the city failed to act more quick- the huge inventory of “skilled ing almost behind a newspaper in nicotine e-cigarettes. In 2009, it ly to treat and save our stock of arborists” doing this work comes an adjoining table. Soon customers advised Canadians not to use them ash trees rather than by remov- from? Much of the work appears including ourselves were complain- saying they might pose health risks. ing them and planting new trees. to be done indiscriminately with ing at the service counter and one More recently, the department has woman approached the smoker to been cracking down on businesses The need to remove trees would little regard to the structure and have a word with him. offering e-cigarettes with nicotine have been completely avoidable health of the tree. It is clearly The electronic cigarette is a bat- cartridges, ordering stores to stop if treatment had been started unprofessional work. Extensive tery-powered device that simulates selling them. early and costs would likely have damage has also been done by tobacco smoking patented in 1963 Supporters tout e-cigarettes as been much lower. The impact of Hydro arborists to a large silver by Herbert A. Gilbert. It generally smoking-cessation devices. the removal of up to 20% of the maple shade tree in our back uses a heating element known as The Canadian Public Health city’s tree stock is catastrophic yard over the past several years. an atomizer that vaporizes a liquid Association favours a prudent ap- and will likely affect the local en- It no longer has a balanced archi- solution. Some solutions contain a proach to managing the sale of vironment for years to come. tecture, something that possibly mixture of nicotine and flavorings e-cigarettes arguing that existing Further to this, the could not be helped because of with others releasing a flavored va- controls on their sale should be municipality appears to be taking hydro lines, but because of the por without nicotine. The benefits maintained pending additional re- and risks of electronic cigarette search into their risks and efficacy costly steps contracting a number way the pruning was done, it is use are uncertain. as a cessation device. of “professional arborist” firms to diseased and extensively invaded Health Canada is finally taking A Tim Horton’s counter assis- maintain and prune the rest of the by insects, and as a consequence steps to get a handle on the boom- tant talked to the restaurant e-cig- city’s tree stock and work is also attracts many wood peckers ing market for the controversial arette smoker after the complaints contracted out by Ottawa Hydro which do further damage. When devices. were received. Then presumably to to make sure that hydro lines are we consulted an arborist we were The department’s Controlled keep a happy face when he stopped clear. Unfortunately the efforts told that the work done on the Substances and Tobacco Director- using his device handed him a car- of the two groups do not seem tree by Hydro’s crew will likely ate proposes to award a contract ton of tidbits. to be coordinated. Two teams of affect its health and long term “arborists” from different firms survival. He indicated that be- have been very active in our cause the tree’s leaves provide community. A beautiful maple the conduit for much of the tree at the front of our property tree’s nourishment, care and con- Eagle Automotive has been attacked twice in less sideration must be taken when Vilbert Enviye 20+ years of experience with than a month with devastating deciding how many of the tree’s Owner/Operator Foreign and Domestic cars results. leaf-bearing branches should be When approached about this removed. the team pruning our tree, a red Our taxes and hydro rates maple/silver maple cross, com- are paying for this “profession- mented that the earlier team was al arborist” activity; work that FULL SERVICE only clearing for the hydro line will result in further decima- and that their responsibility was tion of city tree stock over the • Safety Checks to do general and overall prun- coming years. We read much in ing. Ironically a large amount Councillor Hume’s updates and • Tune-ups of additional hydro side timber newsletter about the efforts to • Suspension - Tires pruning was carried out by the fight the emerald ash borer in City’s contractors; the side that our community but it is very un- • Brakes had already been pruned by Hy- fortunate that overall efforts to • Exhaust dro’s contractors. We estimate save the city’s tree stock are not that between 10% and 20% of better coordinated and carried Warranty our beautiful tree has been re- out in a more professional man- Work moved and similar damage is ner. Approved call 737-9717 Walmart Shopping Carts Mon – Fri 7:30 am – 6:00 pm Please call the Ottawa Train Yard’s Walmart to report shop- 730 Industrial Ave ping carts in Riverview Park. The (at Russell) telephone number is 613-562-0500 to tell where the cart is located. Page 8 Riverview Park Review APRIL 2014 Planning and Development Update

by Kris Nanda Link and whether it was, in fact, charge fees to support the future is awarded, adjustments can be hair, RPCA Planning and even needed without sufficient growth of the OHSC and the made.” He also noted that plans to Development Committee proof that the Link itself will pending redevelopment of the construct two storm water ponds The Riverview Park resolve perceived local traffic National Defence Medical Centre north of the AVTC, between Alta CCommunity Association (RPCA) problems. Concerns were also (NDMC) to provide for 700 Vista Drive and the hydro lines and its Planning and Development raised around certain technical new homes. The project is to and school property have been (P&D) Committee follow aspects of the design. include space for public transit revised as other measures, such developments of interest in the At the February 2014 AVPG and pathways for cyclists and as installing underground grit and local community and around the meeting, RPCA Board Members pedestrians, improving access to oil separation manholes, are being City which may affect Riverview and representatives of other these facilities. It is scheduled to pursued to address potential water Park residents either directly or Community Associations in Ward begin construction in spring 2014 quality issues. Councillor Hume indirectly. RPCA Board members 18 received a much-anticipated with Hydro tower and CN Rail has also agreed to a request from continue to work with other briefing from Councillor Hume track relocations, and is expected the RPCA to conduct a public community associations on issues and City staff on the proposed to take three years to construct. “walk-through” along the proposed of common interest through design for the Hospital Link At the AVPG meeting, the City route between Alta Vista and the organizations like the Federation Portion of the AVTC. project manager for the AVTC Hospital Ring Road this spring.” of Citizen’s Associations (FCA) and Community Association Forum for Environmental Sustainability (CAFES) — two networks of Ottawa area community associations representing rural, urban and suburban neighbourhoods.

The most pressing issue that the RPCA is following relates to the construction of the controversial Hospital Link portion of the Alta Vista Transportation Corridor (AVTC) road between Riverside Drive and the Ottawa Hospital Ring Road, now that revised detailed design plans have finally been shared with the public. A new concern arising from the updated design is the effect that the planned relocation of the VIA rail line (to accommodate AVTC construction) will have on the properties of Abbey Road residents and on greenspace, and a well-used walking path that had at one point been considered as part The plans showed a new two- Hospital Link addressed questions In the meantime, RPCA of a potential community-wide lane vehicle and transit link related to the decision to have an at members and other Ottawa pathway network. from Riverside Drive and the grade intersection with Alta Vista residents participated in a March Committee members and Transitway which connects to the Drive rather than an underpass 26, 2014 Open House on the representatives from other Hospital Ring Road and facilities and provided assurances about Hospital Link design. At that neighbouring Community that comprise the Ottawa Health such matters as the integrity of the meeting and elsewhere, concerns Associations take part in the Alta Science Centre (OHSC). The plans soil structure beneath the planned were raised about several design- Vista Planning Group (AVPG) included an at-grade signalized route. He explained that an the related issues including: the size meetings which Councillor Peter intersection at Alta Vista Drive and estimated cost of $16,000,000 of the “environmental footprint” Hume hosts to discuss local a bridge passing over the Transitway for the intersection was due to on green space and area residents development proposals of interest. and a realigned Riverside Drive. water and sewage lines and to during and after the construction Issues of interest which the RPCA The Hospital Link is to join the have built a bridge or underpass of the project, the need for is monitoring include the following Hospital Ring Road just east of for the intersection would have proper sound attenuation features items listed below the TransAlta cogeneration plant required additional costs, the use including berms and new trees, with a roundabout intersection, of additional lands, and raising the water filtrations issues, lighting, Alta Vista Transportation which means it will cut through level of Alta Vista Drive by several pathway locations and design. Corridor – Hospital Link the woods and a popular metres to allow for the underpass. There were also question about The detail design work tobogganing hill and walking path, In a communication to RPCA cost overruns, and the need for associated with the 1.2 km Hospital both of which will be lost during Board Members after the meeting, assurance about the technology to Link section of the controversial construction. Discussions will Councillor Hume indicated that be used (particularly given recent Alta Vista Transportation Corridor take place regarding an alternate “given the unique nature of this problems with City projects such (AVTC) between Riverside Drive location for a winter sledding hill. project, the City, in the tender as the much-detailed and over- and the Hospital Complex was According to the presentation, documents, has retained the right budget pedestrian overpass across publicly shared in late February the Hospital Link is to be to make adjustments to the design the Aviation Parkway and the and early March. The RPCA and “residential in nature and similar to right up until physical construction. recent Sandy Hill sinkhole during other groups around Ottawa had a local city street and is designed to This means that although the City construction of the Light Rail put forth evidence questioning the function on its own.” The project is seeking comments at this time, Train (LRT) tunnel.) Concerns cost-effectiveness of the Hospital is to be paid for by development should issues arise after the tender were also raised about traffic APRIL 2014 Riverview Park Review Page 9 P & D Update (continued) flow issues from the at-grade yet been set. CLC officials have Neighbourhood Way for installing an advance green for intersection with Alta Vista Drive. confirmed that NMDC lands are intersection with Industrial eastbound traffic on Industrial turning A major new concern relates not likely to be transferred from The RPCA shared its concerns with into the Farmboy and LCBO. This to moving the Via rail line DND before 2016. The RPCA Councillor Hume and City staff, and would alleviate some of the present approximately 32 feet east of will continue to be involved in OC Transpo Committee Chair Diane congestion, as sometimes only one Deans, about the need to widen the car per traffic light cycle can make the its present location during the reconstituted Hospital Lands entrance onto Neighbourhood Way left-hand turn. Councillor Hume has construction of an underpass Area Planning Study Committee from Industrial Avenue to take into forwarded the RPCA request to City to allow the AVTC to travel which Councillor Hume intends account the increased traffic and wide officials—he is still waiting to hear underneath the railway. Although to reconvene to guide the planning turns from OC Transpo Buses which back. the relocation is slated to be effort. As this article went to press, are currently going over the curbs. The RPCA is seeking confirmation temporary, local residents on Abbey no date had been set for the first The RPCA has also called for building from Councillor Hume that the new Drive would be most directly Committee meeting. a short right-turn only lane onto sidewalk planned for the South side affected and have expressed Industrial Avenue at the intersection of Industrial will extend at least as concerns about potential flooding Implications from Light Rail from Neighbourhood Way. far East as the access road for Farm and loss of greenspace, including Construction and Highway In response, the Councillor Boy/LCBO, to encourage patrons some trees that are over 100 feet 417 (Queensway) Expansion reported that the initial circulation and employees to travel on foot or for that intersection had been by bus. The RPCA has also proposed tall, and the destruction of wildlife Projects The RPCA recently learned reviewed and the approved by OC Industrial Avenue as a candidate for habitat and a popular nature trail. from Trainyard’s President, Marty Transpo – they even suggested some inclusion in the City’s “Complete There are suggestions that the Koshman, that some portions of changes which were incorporated Street’s list of projects so that it could area affected by the relocation Belfast Road between Trainyards and into the final design. OC Transpo be beautified and redesigned to be of the original rail line was well Coventry Road (including the well- has been out to look at the site and more conducive to pedestrian and outside the study area used in the used bridge across the Queensway) will be proposing some revisions to cyclist traffic. An example would be Environmental Impact Assessment could be closed as early as Spring the turn radius to help alleviate the to include greenery (shrubs) in the (EIA) previously performed for 2014 for up to two years as part of problem. Councillor Hume indicated new boulevard median that will be the AVTC. If that is the case, as the Light Rail Garage construction. that he would share the modification built in front of 575 Industrial Ave. some residents indicate, then a This closure could have major traffic with the RPCA once he receives it. separate EIA for the area affected implications for local road traffic The modification itself will have Alta Vista Shopping Centre to wait until the spring. Staff from The RPCA Board recently by the railway relocation might volumes and congestion, particularly for Industrial Avenue, Riverside OC Transpo and the City had yet to provided suggestions to Brookflield have to be performed before work Drive, and the roads servicing the respond to follow up communications Properties, the property management can start to relocate the rail line. Ottawa Trainyards shopping complex. from the RPCA Board on this matter. company regarding potential tenants Note that in the Fall 2013, Several years ago, the RPCA had for the vacant storefronts in the Alta City Council approved a new sought assurances from City officials Trainyards Developments and Vista Shopping Centre at Alta Vista. Transportation Master Plan that it would be added to the list of New Retail No response has yet been received. (TMP) that, significantly, excluded stakeholder groups to be consulted on There are no new developments More information on some of these the full AVTC (the components aspects of the Light Rail project that to report regarding a series of one- project proposals can be found at the from Conroy Road to Ottawa might directly affect Riverview Park story retail establishments planned City of Ottawa website at: http://www. Hospital and from Riverside residents, including road closures and by the Ottawa Trainyards for 575- city.ottawa.on.ca/residents/planning/ Drive to Nicholas Street) from construction, but to date the RPCA 595 Industrial — the area between index_en.html. The RPCA welcomes the Pioneer Gas Station and the your input on these proposals and any the “affordable road network has not been invited to any such meetings. CIBC building at the intersection of other potential developments in the 2014- 2031”, though the full AVTC Concerns remain about the length Trainyards and Industrial or a Planned area. remains in the TMP’s “ultimate and impacts of continued closure Trainyards complex expansion to road network.” of North –South NCC pathways construct seven retail establishments If you are interested in joining along the Rideau River as part of in four new buildings at 628 Industrial, the RPCA P&D group or would like NDMC Link Queensway widening. The RPCA is (the site of a former Pool Warehouse further information, you may contact The Department of National monitoring the situation and has also – backing onto Coronation near the Committee Chair, Kris Nanda at Defence and Canada Lands raised the issue of pedestrian/cyclist Weyburn). [email protected]. For more information Corporation (CLC) are moving access using the Transitway Bridge on this and other activities in forward with the disposition of between Lees and Hurdman when the Other Industrial Avenue Issues Riverview Park, please see the RPCA the NDMC, located just off of Alta Transitway is converted from buses to The RPCA has also contacted website at www.RiverviewPark. Councillor Hume and Trainyards Vista Drive, adjacent to the AVTC. rail. ca. The contact email for RPCA is President Marty Koshman asking [email protected] No actual construction date has for their assistance and support

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by Karin Keyes Endemann, having a tough time believing that about the impact this will have a community center. We have in- President, RPCA this is not just the beginning of a on our neighbourhood. You need vited Peter Hume to our 14 May rom the President’s gar- massive transportation corridor, to make noise now, right now, be- 2014 RPCA community meeting age…..where I am trying to right through our community. cause in a few months it will be (at the Maplewood Retirement sort things out in anticipa- Perhaps you are concerned about way too late. You can keep up to Center) to discuss some ideas Ftion of our June garage sale….oh this exorbitantly expensive (as one date with this issue on our web- and you are, as always, more than will this snow ever go away! current city Councillor labelled it site. welcome to attend and express On a more serious note you real- “the most expensive road in Can- I have also been in touch with your thoughts and interests. In ly need to read our Planning and ada” on a metre-by-metre basis) – Peter Hume about the replace- fact, I invite you to email me your Development article this month or perhaps you are shocked that ment/additional planting of trees ideas and suggestions about what as the the AVTC issue is back….. the money being spent on this <2 along Coronation Avenue. We ex- should be built at this location and with a vengeance…..Along km link would fund all the city- pect to see the first tranche being to benefit the community at key- with that, our concerns about a) wide cycling and pedestrian plans installed this spring. In addition, [email protected]. Let me know environmental impact (loss of set out in 2013. You might also if you are aware of any locations what you would like to see hap- greenspace and a walking path) b) be concerned about the recent in our community where Ash pen in this space– should we build the impact on our residents both announcement that the Abbey trees have been removed by the something to house after school during and after construction and Road resident’s pathway is being City and not yet replaced, please care? Bridge games? Yoga classes? c) increased noise and pollution threatened by the relocation of contact Peter directly to let him In other words, let me know how are back on the table again too. the rail line to build the AVTC know so that the City can be sure would you like to see this space In spite of on-going assurances (PS something not apparently to put in a new tree. used. Your input will be invalu- from our Councillor that this will considered in the Environmental We are once again having dis- able as we discuss the design of only be a 2 lane road and that any Assessment). Or perhaps you are cussions with Councillor Hume this structure. thoughts of extending this link interested in making sure that ad- about the potential to expand and Wishing you all an early and to bring in the cars from further equate sound barriers and berms renovate the Balena Park field- healthy spring….and may the daf- south have been put off until are installed. Whatever your con- house into something more useful fodils of life, bring out your smile! sometime in 2030….we are still cern, now is the time to speak out for the community….for example

formation of what was to become affiliated with, The Conference Board, products of Canadian farmers in Conference Board The Conference Board. Initially Inc. of New York, which serves nearly our supermarkets and the price of Continued from page 4 it was thought to be a capitalist 2,000 companies in 60 nations and has Swiss-made Gruyere cheese and group united to fight the unions. offices in Brussels and Hong Kong. other imported foods. to California. Upon my return But that was not so. It has today Just this week it published Another recent study published to work at the hotel there was a become the most trusted business it’s report on the Canadian Food this month was on house prices in message from The Conference research organization in the US. Strategy. Other similar research cities like Ottawa, is there a price Board. Uh Uh! What’s all this The Conference Board in is very relevant to this part of bubble that is likely to POP any about? Are they going to cancel Canada was established in 1954 eastern Ontario as it focuses on day now? That should interest the next meeting? No! It was a and was incorporated as The supply management policies of lots of our readers. job offer, please come to Ottawa Conference Board OF Canada in the federal government. This is Now, does this answer the and work in our conference 1981. The head office on Smythe is partially responsible for the price question, ‘what is The Conference department. In November 1976 home to over 200 employees. The of milk, cheese, chicken and other Board Of Canada?’ I bought our house in Riverview affairs are overseen by a Board Park and went down to Vanier of Directors of 25 members that to start a new career at The include seven women. Is this a Conference Board. That is when record of some kind? They are all I found out what the organization business and industry leaders in was really all about. Canada or heads of Government Three disasters at the agencies. beginning of the last century in This is taken from the Board’s the United States were probably web site: responsible for the start of the ...we are dedicated to building Conference Board. 20 people a better future for Canadians by died due to a bombing at the making our economy and society more Coronation with Blair Court Los Angeles Times newspaper dynamic and competitive. Friday May 2, at 5:30 p.m. printing plant, 146 died in a fire · The foremost independent, at a clothing factory in New York evidence-based, not-for-profit applied and 39 miners and their families research organization in Canada. Saturday May 3, at 10 a.m. were shot as a result of a strike · We are objective, independent at a mine owned by John D. and evidence-based. We do not lobby Rockefeller Jr. These three events for specific interests. were some of the reasons that · Funded exclusively through brought together a dozen industry the fees we charge for services to the leaders like Mr. Firestone, Mr. private and public sectors. Frederick Fish of AT&T and · Specialists in economic trends, Mr. Magnus Alexander of The as well as organizational performance General Electric Co. and eight and public policy issues. trade associations to find ways to · Not a government department avoid the confrontations between or agency, although we are often hired unions and the employers. They to provide services for all levels of met at Yama Farms Lodge in government. upstate New York. This led to the · Independent from, but Page 12 Riverview Park Review APRIL 2014 David Chernushenko Councillor Capital Ward If it sounds too good to be true, it is by David Chernushenko of their life is at the other end of scams. The key is awareness: When e all have a little voice the email/chat exchange, and that you know what a scam looks like at inside our heads that they will finally meet that perfect the very outset, you will be much tries to tell us when a woman/man. They just need to less likely to bite. Wphone or email offer, a poster or first send money to pay for airfare, Thanks to a grassroots group a flyer seems a little too good to help out with medical bills, assist of victims, you can learn every- be true: You’ve won a free cruise! with this month’s rent, etc. thing you could ever want to know Claim your inheritance from that Of all the scams out there, this about romance scams — how to relative you’ve never heard of! Take is perhaps the most painful and identify them, how to approach advantage of this deep discount on personal, with victims not only loved ones who are victimized, the a roofing job! Earn thousands per robbed of money but also emotion- most effective ways to intervene, week working from home! ally violated. They have opened and how to report this crime — at​ Also in this category: Declara- themselves up, shared intimate de- romancescams.org. tions of love and devotion from tails and sent money, often repeat- I also recommend The Little somebody recently met online. edly. The substantial emotional Black Book of Scams, a compre- transit service to the Ottawa Most of us, most of the time, lis- and financial investment makes it hensive resource that covers all Health Sciences Complex (OHSC) ten to that voice and simply hang all the more difficult to heed the kinds of cons, published in Eng- and divert traffic from Smyth Road up, delete the email or ignore the warning signals, take the advice of lish and French by the Competi- and Alta Vista Drive. offer. But a surprising number of well-meaning friends, contact the tion Bureau of Canada. You’ll find In addition to the new road, people do get seduced, literally police and, especially, walk away an electronic version and infor- transit lanes and multi-use path- or figuratively, by scams. They from the “relationship.” mation on obtaining print cop- ways, the three-year project in- bite, get hooked and get reeled Romance fraud is happening all ies in the Publications section of volves relocating hydro towers, a in. Some time later, after a great around us. No particular demo- CompetitionBureau.gc.ca. temporary rail diversion, construc- deal of pain and financial loss, they graphic is either immune or par- Remember, when suspicious tion of overpasses at Riverside realize or are finally prepared to ticularly vulnerable. Highly edu- sounding charities show up at and the Transitway, realignment admit —sometimes forced to do cated professionals, members of your door, when deep-discount of Riverside and new stormwater so by people who care about them law enforcement and the military, home improvement flyers appear infrastructure. — that they have been duped. and low-income single parents — in your mailbox, when you’re of- For further information, con- And do they ever feel dumb. anyone can be duped. fered a CPR course if you pay in tact Bruce Kenny, Senior Project How could someone so smart It’s also an under-reported crime, advance by credit card, or if you Manager, Infrastructure Servi- or successful fall for that scam? because victims often don’t realize get an email asking for help from ces, at 613-580-2424 ext 20128 or Shouldn’t you have seen it com- they’re being scammed until it’s the widow of a Nigerian minister [email protected]. You can ing? The truth is that the people too late, and by then they’re too of finance — it really is too good download the City’s detailed plans who orchestrate such frauds are embarrassed to want to admit it or to be true. and schedule at experts at finding and exploiting tell anyone about it. capitalward.ca/hospital-link. their victims’ vulnerabilities. Finally, when it comes to ro- Hospital Link construction As a board member of Crime mance fraud, it’s very difficult to The City of Ottawa is starting Councillor David Prevention Ottawa, I recently catch the perpetrators, convict work this spring on the Hospital Chernushenko chaired a public forum on romance them or seek any kind of restitu- Link to connect Riverside Drive 613-580-2487 | David. fraud. This is a scam where people tion. Far easier is PREVENTING and the Transitway to the Hospital [email protected] | are artfully persuaded that the love romance fraud and other kinds of Ring Road. Its goal is to improve www.capitalward.ca

located in the mall, said people have Food services were the priority at the bar.” Instead, “one thing that Continued from page 1 toured the vacant stores. for most neighbours interviewed by would bring a lot of foot traffic is a community. But in the last few years, Lalonde said the more stores, the a Riverview Park Review reporter. dollar store. Everyone’s looking for a the property seemed neglected. The better for his business. Increased “A natural food store would be deal.” A ServiceOntario office would sign’s letters burned out and weren’t foot traffic means a potential boost great,” said Natasha LaRoussa. “Or a be welcome, too, he added. replaced. Vacant stores remained to his bottom line. “When the place little bakery or café.” Forgie also pointed out that Alta empty. Organizations and individuals is full, that helps.” “I think we could use some more Vista Centre faces stiff competition looking to rent those spaces were Food services top residents’ restaurants in the community,” said to attract tenants. Train Yards is told the stores were not available for wish lists Alanna Wall. “If you want to go out practically next door. “For a lot of lease. What sorts of products and for dinner, you have a distance to go.” customers, driving to Train Yards is The Riverview Park Review services would Riverview Park Yes, the nearby Train Yards shopping no big deal.” Businesses might prefer reached out to Cushman & Wakefield residents like to see in the mall? complex has a few restaurants. But a spot in the newer, larger complex, representative Scott Brooker for Nanda canvassed neighbours for “it’s a different experience walking to he said. an interview, but he didn’t respond. their opinions. Here are the types of Train Yards than it is walking through But Ottawa doesn’t have all that Mark Seaby, representing mall businesses they recommended: the neighbourhood,” Wall said. “It much retail space compared to property management company • A bakery-café serving soups isn’t as enjoyable an experience.” other cities, which bodes well for Capital Properties, said the shopping and sandwiches, such as Ri- “A bakery would be really nice,” Alta Vista Centre. Speaking at the centre’s owners had no comment. deau Bakery, 3 Sisters Bake- said Betty Stickle. “Years ago, there Ottawa Real Estate Forum last Nonetheless, Kris Nanda, chair shop and Panera Bread used to be one there.” October, Colonnade Development of the Riverview Park Community • A bicycle repair and sales shop “Something like a bakery or a vice-president Richard Getz said the Association Planning and • A reputable chain pub restaurant or a bar,” said Justin city has just 24 square feet of retail Development Committee, said he such as Royal Oak Stefanik. space per resident, while the national spoke with Brooker and learned that • An ice cream store Brian Forgie had a different take. average is 34 square feet per resident. potential tenants have expressed • An M&M Meat Shop For one, he said a pub wouldn’t be a Those numbers suggest Riverview interest. Meanwhile, Rock Lalonde, • A doggie daycare good addition. “That brings trouble Park’s refurbished strip mall will proprietor of Rock’s Barber Shop • A family doctor to the area. People only spend money have no trouble finding tenants. APRIL 2014 Riverview Park Review Page 13 The Riverview Park Soccer Club Looking back at 2013, looking forward to 2014 s winter 2014 finally winds The Riverview Park Soccer Club to cover yearly RPCA member- or coaching or assistant coaching up - and a long winter it’s was founded in 2009 by a group of ship fees and equipment. and commitment can range from a been - our thoughts re- Riverview Park residents. For five A call for soccer volunteers only few evenings throughout the turnA to preparing for organization years running, over 100 children for 2014 summer to more consistent with of a sixth summer offering of the gathered to play in four age groups All families in the neighbor- requisite skill level including any- Riverview Park Soccer Club (a that range from 2 to 12. The club hood are invited to play, but we are thing from previous coaching or parent volunteer organized and has traditionally run weekly from always in need of more volunteers playing experience to just an oc- coached weekly developmental the first Wednesday in June until coaches and organizers in order to casional helping hand. We can find soccer program). Summer 2013 saw the last Wednesday before labour regroup for a summer 2014 offer- a role for all to become involved! new record-breaking registration day on the grounds of Riverview ing. The success of this program Please contact RPCAsoccer@rog- levels for Riverview Park’s resident Park School. and the ability to run it again this ers.com if you’d like to volunteer youth soccer players. A huge thank The Riverview Park Commun- summer relies very heavily on for any role and receive emails or you to all the volunteer coaches ity Association (RPCA) ran the the commitment of our residents more information about soccer and organizers who worked so club again in the summer of 2013, and the number of volunteers, es- in 2014. If you are already on the hard again last year to enable our with families paying a nominal fee pecially with our numbers now email distribution by your partici- community to continue to enjoy of $20 per child or $30 per family growing to new highs. Roles are pation last year then stay tuned for this weekly evening of soccer! available for either administrative upcoming notices.

Fraser’s Transparency in Members’ Expenses Act to Become Part of Government Legislation I am very pleased to report that my first Private Members Bill, entitled Transparency in Members’ Expenses Act 2013, will be introduced as part of government legislation. On March 6th, I joined Premier Kathleen Wynne and Minister of Government Services, John Milloy to announce that the Ontario government will introduce a comprehensive piece of legislation that will strengthen political accountability, enhance oversight and increase transparency across government and the Broader Public Service Sector. The Transparency in Members’ Expenses Act 2013 (Bill 108), which I introduced in the legislature in September and which passed 2nd reading on October 10th, requires the online posting of members’ expenses. As part of my commitment to openness and transparency, I have been posting my expenses on my website on a monthly basis since being elected. If passed, this bill will also extend the role of the Ontario Ombudsman to include municipalities, school boards and publicly funded universities. It will establish a Patient Ombudsman for public hospitals, Long-Term Care Homes and Community Care Access Centres. Additionally, it will give the Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth greater authority to investigate matters relating to children and youth involved in the child protection system. These changes will make Ontario the most open and transparent government in the country and I am very proud that my legislation governing MPP expenses will be part of that. I believe that, as legislators, we have to lead by example, and this legislation will make Ontario a leader in transparency and accountability.

We are here to help Please feel free to contact me at my community office if there are any provincial issues I can assist you with. My staff and I will always do our best to help you.

John Fraser, MPP Ottawa South 1795 Kilborn Avenue Ottawa, ON K1H 6N1 T: 613-736-9573 | F: 613-736-7374 [email protected] Page 14 Riverview Park Review APRIL 2014 Driving Mr. Daisy too by Carole Moult helping parents. She was also able valuable new service has to draw on background experience come to this city and sen- from her first job as a teenager iors plus those with spe- living in Beausejour, Manitoba; cialA needs, short or long term, are with fond memories of the work going to wonder why this assist- that she did caring for seniors. ance wasn’t available until now. Robin’s responsibilities at the It’s called Driving Miss Daisy. The time, as she recently described company slogan is: “Accompanying them, were to help in the kitchen, you to a fuller life.” then serve dinners at East Gate Perhaps you’ve even seen the Lodge, a long term, personal care brand new white vehicle with home and Stony Plains Terrace, daisies on it travel through your an assisted living facility. The two neighbourhood. The good news buildings were attached and the Bill Fairbairn at the Driving Miss Daisy van window along with service for male seniors is that it serves kitchen served both places. owner Robin Bourke Mr. Daisy too! It was after each evening meal, Photo credit: Janina Nickus And, although Driving Miss and just before bedtime, that Daisy has operated for more than Robin and another student would choice of the new career that she Up until recently requests 10 years in other Canadian cities, go to the individual resident’s now has. for services have been mainly Ottawa’s first franchise offering rooms to serve nightly snacks. “I started to work at East Gate from those who are still living at personalized living assistance They were to spend at least three Lodge and Stony Plains Terrace home and undergoing medical started just after the New Year of to four minutes visiting with each when I was 151/2 and worked procedures, perhaps a follow-up 2014. It is known as a service that person, and it was a nightly ritual as a student right through to visit to the doctor, or even running gives wonderful respite to families that not only meant a lot to the graduation. Then I stayed on for a errands. Now, out-of-town families and caregivers of people of any age people at those residences, but year afterwards, but just in a casual have begun contacting Driving and one of great help to those who was also felt to be of significant position.” Miss Daisy to act on their behalf. may have compromised vision, importance by the management of It was Robin’s second job that In the case of the man whose mobility or health. both locations. eventually brought her to Ottawa. wife is hospitalized with a broken Local franchise owner Robin And, as the young Robin She worked in the constituency hip, having this service has given Bourke, launched Driving Miss discovered, this evening practice office for a local Manitoba MP, and relatives peace of mind and saved Daisy in Ottawa after listening to was one of the reasons why she when offered a position in Ottawa, the local family from having to family and friends talk about the thoroughly enjoyed her first entry moved east. At first she was the leave work during the day or even constant struggle to balance work into the work world and no doubt caucus coordinator, organizing hire a taxi. and family life while caring or played an important part in her weekly caucus meetings and “There are a lot of services conferences, then later an event for people living in a residence,” coordinator in the private sector. Robin noted recently, “but not a By the summer of 2013 Robin lot for people living at home.” decided that she wanted to spend Driving Miss Daisy is not just more time with her husband and about seniors, however. It’s about two children, son Seth, who is getting people to where they need nine and four-year-old daughter to go. The service can assist not Reese. Thus, she chose to take on only those who have mobility this new career and has been truly issues, but clients going for dialysis enjoying her role as one of over or other treatments to anywhere 50 owners of a Driving Miss Daisy in the city. It can be the needed Seniors’ Services franchise that liaison between medical staff and can be found in Alberta, British family, the additional assistance Columbia, Saskatchewan and Ontario. Continued on page 23

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It’s about helping Mr. Daisy too Photo credit: Carole Moult APRIL 2014 Riverview Park Review Page 15 Advocating for food justice: Emmanuel United Church creates a vegetable garden by Janet Wallace provided the opportunity to build mmanuel United Church a staircase between the kitchen has a long history of ad- and an underused yard on the east vocating for food justice, side of the building. Eat home and abroad. But in June Emmanuel already had a storage 2012, Emmanuel took its involve- shed, so with the addition of ment one step further, and started two raised garden beds, some growing food for its events right in rain barrels, and composters, the its own back yard. garden was established. Crops Emmanuel’s building is one of in 2012 and 2013 have included only two church buildings in Canada garlic, radishes, tomatoes, thyme, to be LEED-certified, meaning oregano, peas, beets and carrots. the building exhibits Leadership in In 2013, the garlic crop was used Energy and Environmental Design. to make pizzas for sixty campers This certification was awarded at Emmanuel’s summer camp, following a major renovation known as “Camp Awesome.” The that the church undertook in cherry tomato crop was served at a 2010. Importantly, the renovation “Harvest Lunch” in September.

The garden is tended by the Sunday School class each week from mid-June to Labour Day. Participants sift compost, irrigate from the rain barrels, and pull out weeds. Each participant is invited to harvest a vegetable every week to take home. The program provides recipe suggestions for each vegetable, and on each recipe is printed a verse from the Bible, recalling the importance of caring for the earth. The program has allowed Emmanuel to redirect some of its kitchen waste into the garden. Coffee grounds, tea bags, fruit and vegetable waste are all composted on site to provide free fertilizer. Emmanuel would like to add more raised beds in future years, in order to provide interested neighbourhood residents with space to grow vegetables. To sign up for a raised bed for 2014, contact the church office at 613 733 0437.

HOURS: Monday Tuesday 9 – 6 Wednesday Thursday Friday 9 – 9 HOCKEY • FIGURE • INLINE • TUNE-UPS • RENTALS Saturday 9 – 5 PROFESSIONAL SKATE SHARPENING Sunday 11 – 5 Page 16 Riverview Park Review APRIL 2014 The mystery of Leslie McFarlane by Bruce Ricketts years. And they would continue to o you remember the day make it for 6 more years. that Fenton Hardy and Perhaps you would remember his two sons, Joe and the event if I told you that those DFrank, were walking with Aunt people were actually one person Gertrude and Chet Morton down and the name of that person was Leslie McFarlane. But wait a second, those names - Frank, Joe and Fenton Hardy - they ring a bell! OK, I will give you another hint. Leslie McFarlane may have carried the manuscript to the post office but the name of the writer on the manuscript was, in fact, Franklin W. Dixon. Did you solve the mystery? Per- haps it should have been called, “The Mystery of the Phantom Author”. Give up? Leslie McFarlane, under the codename Franklin W. Dixon, was the ghost writer of most of the famous Hardy Boys series. The adventurers of Joe, Frank, Fenton, the side walk in downtown Hailey- Aunt Gertrude and Chet Mor- bury, Ontario? Twig your mem- ton were from McFarlane’s fertile ory? They were on their way to mind. the post office to send in another Leslie McFarlane was born on manuscript for publishing. It was October 25, 1902, at Carleton a sunny day in June of 1940. They Place, Ontario—one of 4 sons of had been making that walk to the the local school principal. His fa- post office regularly for almost 13 ther, John McFarlane, decided to accept the position of principal at Sudbury to a cottage on Ramsay Haileybury Public School in 1910 Lake to begin his life as a free- and off they went. lance writer. His big break came Leslie’s growing-up-years were out of tragedy in his home town of not unusual; he loved hockey Haileybury. On October 4, 1922, IT’SCRUNCHTIME! and sledding down the big hill of a great fire engulfed much of the Browning Street. He was a vora- Temiskaming District and virtu- cious reader who, when he finished ally obliterated Haileybury. His CRISPY his copy of Chums or The Boy’s Own mother fled to North Bay, as did CHICKEN Annual, would dive into his father’s many of the residents of the town. NEW extensive book collection. At the age of 14, Leslie McFar- lane entered high school. He held a series of part-time jobs over the AT next few years that would put him STARTING $ onto the path toward fame and for- 9.75 tune (well at least fame!). At vari- ous times he delivered the Saturday Evening Post, ran errands as a junior bank clerk, operated the projector at the Grand Theatre and set type at The Haileyburian newspaper. In CRRK! 1915 he won an I.O.D.E award for historical writing. At the age of 19, he was awarded second place in a provincial writing contest for his work entitled “Afraid”. After graduation McFarlane took a job as a reporter for the TRY OUR FAMOUS CHICKEN, NOW IN AN OUTRAGEOUSLY Cobalt Daily Nugget for $8/per CRUNCHY AND DELICIOUS PANKO BREADING. week. He lasted about one year McFarlane joined her there. Mc- 3 PIECES $9.75 5 PIECES $13.75 and moved on to the Sudbury Star Farlane listened with great interest Also offered in a 12-piece family size at the take out counter or on delivery where available. where he worked for a whopping to the stories of the fire and the Always more at $25/week. It took him another destruction it wrought. The story 150 Trainyards Drive, Ottawa year to realize that the demanding he wrote, based on these descrip- 613 562-1619 life of a newspaper reporter was tions, was submitted to the Sud-

scores.ca Offers valid for a limited time in participating Scores Rotisseries. Taxes extra. not his bag of cookies. He quit. Scores and the Scores logo are registered trademarks of PDM Royalties Limited Partnership used under license. © Imvescor Restaurant Group Inc., 2014. All rights reserved. McFarlane moved outside of Continued on page 25 APRIL 2014 Riverview Park Review Page 17 Canadian Aviation Historical Society - Ottawa Chapter by Colin Hine take place on the last Thursday of ture guest speakers, films, slide and researched papers covering all ne of my earlier articles on each month September through shows, book signings, and regu- historical periods and aspects of aviation history covered May (except December) in the lar visits to the restoration work- aviation. Recent talks have dealt the volunteer work that Museum’s Bush Theatre begin- shops of the Museum. Speakers 23 Ois ongoing at the Canada Aviation ning at 7:30 p.m. M1eetings fea- present both first-person accounts Continued on page and Space Museum at Rockliffe to preserve the history of airplanes in the museum’s collection as well as the recollections of aviation vet- erans and the history of Canadian firms and corporations that have made significant contributions in the fields of aviation and space. Members of other organiza- tions across Canada have similar goals; notably the Canadian Avia- tion Historical Society (CAHS). Formed in 1963, the Society 1is a federally-chartered charitable cor- poration dedicated to the preser- vation and publication of Canada’s aviation history. Members include people who have been actively in- volved in aviation, as well as oth- ers who share a lasting enthusiasm for this richly varied subject. The CAHS is supported in its work by nine chapters across Can- ada. Ottawa is fortunate to have a very active chapter that holds reg- ular meetings at the Canada Avia- tion and Space Museum. Meetings An aerial view of the museum and Rockliffe air field Photo credit: Colin Hine Page 18 Riverview Park Review APRIL 2014 Trainyards group of seven just Kiwi Krazy by Carole Moult he seven University of Ottawa students sitting around a corner table on aT recent Friday afternoon seemed to be truly enjoying themselves, and no wonder; they were taking a break at the local Kiwi Kraze in the Ottawa Train Yards. And, from the look of the nu- merous containers in front of them, it seemed that among the group, they had chosen just about every one of the ten fat- free yogurt flavours offered for The Group of Seven test-tasting Kiwi Kraze treats Some of the tasty treats are found right here. that week. And from the smiles Photo credit: Carole Moult Photo credit: Carole Moult on their faces, it would be of no surprise that they had been trying only 75 calories, but you will have there is the extra fun of adding the people who visit the various out or testing many of the deli- the benefit of 4 grams of protein special treats to their yogurt; such locations, then responded to the cious toppings available. and zero % fat: far fewer calories as the chocolate brownie chunks, suggestions that were being pro- The options are great, and the than the bag of potato chips or sprinkles, Reese’s Pieces bits, and vided. choice is yours; and according to chocolate bar that you might have even sour gummy worms. Vegans will be able to enjoy Tim at the Ottawa Train Yard’s lo- once considered. But, for everyone, come next vegan sorbet, while for diabet- cation, “You have the opportunity For some who visit the bright month, the store will be offering ics there will be sugar-free ice to be as good or as not-so-good as Ottawa Train Yard’s store, it’s all a number of new and exciting al- cream. The Greek yogurt enthu- you wish”. about their preference for healthy ternatives; with many of the ideas siasts who are looking for higher No matter what, for every 4 fruit toppings such as strawber- coming from Kiwi Kraze custom- protein content than in regular oz of yogurt that you add to your ries, blackberries, cherries, and ers themselves. The company yogurt will soon be pleasantly container, not only will there be the namesake kiwi. For others, recognized the demographics of surprised to find that this healthy food has also been added to the Kiwi Kraze menu. It will, however, be the gelato devotees, among others, who are really going to become excited about one of the upcoming new items and, in particular, the salted caramel gelato that caused line- ups, and many repeat samplers at the 2014 Toronto Franchise Show. CEO Mark Wiebe opened the first Kiwi Kraze in London, On- tario, in 2011, and by the end of May 2014, there should be six franchises serving the Ottawa Alpha and her service with a smile Tim testing one of the 10 flavours area alone. Photo credit: Carole Moult Photo credit: Carole Moult Health and nutrition have been a huge part of the focus since the company was established, and it hasn’t taken long for customers to appreciate the benefits of this 100% dairy and 100% Canadian, snack. They also believe that they are being listened to as franchise products evolve. Social media is now an impor- tant aspect of Kiwi Kraze’s com- munication strategy. Sales promo- tions and discounts are offered to those who check in, while at the same time a cardless loyalty program has been introduced. All that staff require is that you provide your phone number, and

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by Bernadette Bailey suming. In a time where many s spring approaches, Trin- of the details of the food we eat ity Community Garden are mystery to us, we unknow- eagerly anticipates the ingly consume things that have newA gardening season. We look travelled thousands of miles, or forward to seeing once again the may contain genetically modified gardeners that we met last sum- organisms, or amounts of herbi- mer and to meeting the new cides and pesticides that we are gardeners that will join us this uncomfortable with. For these year. The residents of Riverview reasons, many people are choos- Park are very fortunate that the ing to buy local and/or organic Trinity Church of the Nazarene food. We are fortunate in Ottawa has made available such a large to have some great farmer’s mar- part of its land for use as a com- kets, however the cost of the pro- munity garden. In 2013 seventeen duce might seem prohibitive to gardeners grew an abundance of some, compared to the prices in vegetables, and there is plenty of the grocery store. Growing your

Garden plots Photo credit: Stewart Bailey

purchase seeds from a number of from a store nursery, and far more sellers who have a great variety of than is found when buying fresh seeds on offer, including organic tomatoes at the grocery store. I and heritage seeds. One vendor currently have some of these tiny advertises an astounding 250 va- seedlings growing indoors to be Working hard on Fall garden clean up rieties of tomato. This is signifi- ready for planting in May. A visi- Photo credit: Stewart Bailey cantly more variety than one is able to find when buying seedlings Continued on page 22 room for newcomers this season. own is a good way to have control Each gardener plants on their over what you consume and can own plot, tends it, and harvests provide you with substantial sav- it. The plots are 20 feet by 4 feet, ings. A couple of gardeners kept and the fee is $20.00 plus a $5.00 records of their harvests last sum- membership fee for the season. If mer. Based on amounts charged you are interested in having a for local organic produce, they plot this season, please come to estimated that the value of their our registration and information harvests was between $250.00 to meeting on Thursday, April 24th, $500.00. details below. Another advantage of having a Current gardeners have found garden plot is the ability to have many benefits of membership at greater choice. I recently attend- the garden. One is the control ed Ottawa’s seedy Saturday, where it gives us over what we are con- attendees have the opportunity to ALTA VISTA’S PREMIER RETIREMENT ADDRESS

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Dear Bill, chance of getting the entire root. roots. Cover the holes of the pot help as it can (see editorial on page 6 for question) Spread a tarp in the sun on the with a small piece of a dryer sheet; weigh between A baptism of fire question for driveway and allow all parts of the add pre-moistened potting soil, 50‑100 pounds the new garden column — how to collected plant to dry out and then place plant in the pot, spread out depending on rid your garden of horseradish dispose of it in the garbage, not the roots and back fill with more your type of (Armoracia lapathifolia). This is your compost. In the good old soil. Press the soil around the hosta. akin to getting rid of goutweed days they burnt it. roots, adding more soil as needed. The roots (Aegopodium podagraria) which If you are using the digging Set in a pan of water so more could be fibrous is almost impossible to eliminate option and truly wish to be rid of water can be absorbed effectively and easy to pull apart or thick without persistence, dedication, horseradish I would go one step settling soil around the roots. dense roots which need to be cut lots of digging and saying your further and screen the soil to get Depending on the size of the apart. It is best to have a minimum prayers daily. Even then it may rid of every piece of horseradish. plant, place in a clear plastic bag, of three buds per transplant. This take years. Small holed hardware wire attached blow air into the bag and tie shut. gives the new transplant a fighting First, stop putting the securely to a 2x4 frame works well. This creates a humid atmosphere chance of success and grow into horseradish tubers into your This is a tedious option but may that helps the plant until it starts a decent size plant in a few years compost. You are basically give the best results. You will have growing on its own. This may take instead of say five years. Hosta inoculating your compost with to repeat either option yearly until as along as two months When you do not reach their maturity for horseradish which you dutifully the horseradish is gone. see new growth you know there five years and some much longer, spread around your garden! If you Having said all that I have a are new roots. If it is a floor size especially the very large types can guarantee that your compost friend who would dearly love one plant, keep it watered and lay clear which are very slow growing and heats up to over 100°C which will plant! Good luck. plastic over it, cocooning it to may take ten or more years to kill weed seeds and other ‘stuff’, Fran create a humid environment. reach their mature size. composting horseradish will be I hope this is the information Decide how many pieces of safe. Otherwise do not compost Dear Fran: you are looking for. hosta you want and using a sharp your horseradish. I have three inside plants that Fran serrated knife divide your clump Horseradish is very hardy (for- have truly outgrown their pots. I accordingly and then trim away get about this COLD winter have heard about a couple of ways Dear Fran, the damaged buds. Any cut edges having any effect on your prob- that you can re-plant into larger I have both hosta and day-lilies should be dusted with sulfur to lem because snow is a very good pots, but I do want to do this the outside in my garden. Both need prevent fungal infections. Replant insulator) and propagates by un- proper way. The plants have been splitting and I have the space to put into the prepared new location derground rhizomes. In addition with me a long time and I don’t part of each plant somewhere else. as soon as possible. If this cannot any little piece left in the soil will want to risk losing them. Again, what is the correct method be done immediately, water the grow into a new plant the follow- Carole of splitting and re-planting hosta transplants, wrap them in plastic ing year. It should be dug up every and lilies? Also, when would be the and place in the shade. Plant them fall whether you need a supply of Dear Carole, best time to do this? Eventually as soon as possible. horseradish or not, making sure Though some houseplants like the snow is going to leave, I hope, Plant the division in a new hole every tiny piece of root is gathered to be pot bound (roots coming out and I look forward to getting out or the same hole. In either case up. the bottom) and will only bloom to my garden and yard. you should amend the soil with You have been experiencing the when they are pot bound, generally C.M. compost, placing the transplant in tenacity of horseradish and having most houseplants do best when the hole at the same depth as the stated your aversion to the use of repotted every 2-3 years. Dear C.M., original plant. Back fill with more a chemical there are few options Spring is the best time to repot Hosta can be divided in April or soil and water well to settle in the open to you. None come with a houseplants. Gather soil-less September. If April is your choice soil. The soil will compact and you guarantee. potting mix, scissors, sharp knife, wait until the bud (whorl of leaves) may need to repeat the last step. Soil sterilization using clear/ clean pot either same size or one is just coming out of the ground so Replace any mulch. If you do not black plastic will only work if your or two sizes bigger than the old you know they are growing. When use all your divisions, share them location receives at least six hours pot, newspaper or a drop cloth (if the yellow Alyssum is blooming with friends or donate them to of sun per day for eight weeks. doing inside), something to put you know it is the right time. In your local horticultural society for This process involves creating a over drainage holes so the soil September, the first half of the their plant sale. ditch around the area you wish to does not wash out (dryer sheets month is better as it allows the sterilize, thoroughly wetting the work well). transplant to become established Hemerocallis area, then covering it with clear or A day or so before you plan before the ground freezes. Do not confuse Hemerocallis or black plastic, extending the plastic to repot, moisten the potting With a spade dig around the day-lilies with Lilium or true lilies, into the ditch and then sealing soil with warm water, cover with entire plant which then hopefully such as Easter or Asiatic lilies. the area by back filling with soil. plastic to prevent drying out and allows you to lift the entire plant Rock can also be placed over the set aside. Several hours before out of the ground. You may need Continued on page 22 soil to keep the plastic in place. repotting your plant, water well The theory is that the plastic with a transplanting solution of causes the soil to heat up, quickly fertilizer (1/4 the recommended germinating all seeds/pathogens amount of fertilizer added to the which then succumb to the heat, same volume of water). This step in this case the horseradish. If feeds your plant and strengthens it the area is very sunny then black for the coming shock of repotting. plastic will also work. This will A plant may take two or more take most of the summer and weeks to recover from repotting you will only know the following before it starts growing again. spring if it worked. Remove plant from its pot and Next option is carefully digging untangle the roots if possible. up every plant, preferably after a Otherwise cut with a sharp knife rain when the soil literally falls off effectively root pruning. the plant. the roots and you have a better Remove no more than half of the Page 22 Riverview Park Review APRIL 2014 Horoscope by Arze

Aries Mar 20 - 20 Apr Cancer 22 Jun - 22 July bring up an opportunity that was start- have been difficult will be a breeze and Mars is your ruling planet. At this time Dear Cancer, finally things are starting ed back in October could finally be some may turn into a steamy romance. Mars is positioned directly opposite of to change for the better! This all thanks turning up bright and complete. There Libra. This means that your most im- to Jupiter (planet of luck) moving for- also seems be lots of planets active Aquarius 20 Jan - 18 Feb portant relationships like personal and ward through your sign. Perhaps there around Aquarius. Perhaps a fresh new Dear Aquarius, Oh My! Looks like the professional ones are progressing. Don’t has been an opportunity you put on approach to work is in the cards. Lots sensual planet Venus is entering your be afraid to ask for help, you can’t go at hold for a few months? There was fear of new faces, new relationships. Take sign. It may seem like you become cu- it alone! Looks like Mars will be present that this chance would pass you by. By your time letting them into your heart pids favourite target this month. My in Libra until July. This only means one your chance to emerge with a new sense and home. advice is .. if you got it, and we all know thing, you will need to get used to the of seriousness is awake. There is even a you got it! Then by all means flaunt it! fact that others need to be included in chance for new love. Good luck! I have Scorpio 24 Oct - 21 Nov My Aquarius friend, be careful only of your plans. You will share the rewards. faith in you dear Cancer. Dear Scorpio, looks like the planet people who demand too much of your mars, traditionally your ruling planet is time. You will need to share that. Have Taurus 20 Apr - 20 May Leo 23 July – 22 Aug present in Libra, and moving in retro- fun! Looks like a great social month for Looks like Venus your ruling planet is Dear Leo, looks like Venus the planet of grade. This could be a tough time for you. present in Aquarius. This means it’s beauty and pleasure is at present direct you my dear Scorpio. Try not to get time to get out there and get more so- opposite of Aquarius. There is a hidden stuck in your way. Your sun sign Scor- Pisces 19 Feb - 20 Mar cial. Try to make the most of any op- message around the planets is that its pio indicates that 2014 will continue to Dear Pisces, The sun is shining and very portunities that come your way. Get about time to go out and have some be a time to work hard and build your present in your sign. It should be shin- out and mingle! The last several months fun!. Be a flirt! Find some romance! empire. ing all month. My advice to you is to have felt like you were moving back There may have been a project or mis- take advantage of the sun being present and forth through some leaning experi- understandings that has fallen back on Sagittarius 22 Nov - 21 Dec in your sign. Its perhaps time to pro- ence. Hopefully you have emerged fell- track, perfect timing to let you focus on Looks like your ruling planet Jupiter is mote your self personally and profes- ing stronger with a sense of self worth. you. moving fast and forward through can- sionally. It’s not wrong to put yourself Dear Taurus you can’t be stopped now! cer. For you dear Sagittarius this may first for a change. This month will be Virgo 23 Aug –22 Sept mean that any broken promises you may the final boost you have been needing Gemini 21 May - 21 June 21 Virgo, your ruling planet Mercury is have had in the past few months, will be to keep moving forward. Good job my Dear Gemini, feels like you have been moving forward through Aquarius, and fulfilled. Friends and loved ones will be Pisces friend! doing everything for everyone else. passing along side of Neptune. This very happy, they have been hoping for All these demands of you seem way to means the clouds will start to clear. time with you. extravagant, you have been trying to After the full moon there will be more “Astrology is a language, and if we try please everyone. Have been feeling a emphasis on emotional and working re- Capricorn 22 Dec - 19 Jan and learn this language then we could little undermined and or under-evalu- lationships. Smells like possibilities are Dear Capricorn, there may have been communicate with the universe”. ated? That’s just fine because Jupiter just around the corner. Fresh start! some tension on the relationship front, the planet of luck is finally moving for- perhaps even work relationships. The Arze Chahine ward in your sign. This means things are Libra 23 Sept - 23 Oct good news is this will start to ease up your astro adviser about to improve considerably. Dear Libra, Jupiter the planet brings because of fast moving Jupiter. The [email protected] good luck, and seems to be hovering planet Jupiter will always bring good around the sign of Cancer. This may vibes, and soon these relationships that

than the new division, amend the to be spontaneous cooperation to Dear Fran Community Garden soil with lots of organic matter, solve problems that arise, such as Continued from page 21 plant the new crowns not more Continued from page 19 insect and weed control. It is also than an inch below the soil surface. very pleasant to arrive at the gar- These are two different plants Water well. Cut the foliage back tor to the community garden last den to water or weed and to find requiring different methods of to 24cm to help the plant retain summer would have seen a great others doing the same. It is often dividing. So your question is how moisture. Water as needed. If you number of interesting tomatoes, an opportunity to learn from a to divide Hemerocallis. are the type that a picture is worth including golden cherry, pink, more experienced gardener, or to If your day-lily clump is thin in a thousand words there are lots of striped, black, and even green see a vegetable you’re unfamiliar the middle with few leaves, flower YouTube videos where you can see when ripe. with, and sometimes a chance to stalks and blooms it has lost its this process in action. Some of our members prize the share or trade excess produce. vigor and is ready for division. If you have what is referred to garden for the sense of commu- Finally, the garden is just a very They can be divided any time as “ditch” day lilies (orange) which nity it fosters. Even though each pleasant place to be, situated as it from spring to fall, but after they multiply at a furious rate think person plants and maintains their is adjacent to an open field and in have finished blooming in fall is about replacing them with the own plot, there are also shared front of the hydro right of way. It best. The first part of September newer cultivars which are better times and shared tasks. Early in is exceedingly pleasant to spend is best as this gives the roots time behaved, have many more blooms May gardeners come together a portion of the afternoon, or a to establish themselves before the per stem, and come in a very large to prepare their plots on a com- warm summer evening in this in- ground freezes. range of colours. mon preparation day. In the fall, viting open space. It can be reju- Using a spade dig around the Fran we have a garden clean up day venating to spend an hour there, entire clump of day-lilies, or using where gardeners remove vegeta- either in solitude, or in the com- a garden fork pry up the roots If you have other question tion from their plots, as well as pany of others. going around the entire clump. and need a quick answer, call the common areas of the gar- If you are interested in a plot You should then be able to lift the Master Gardeners of Ottawa– den. This year we plan to have a or would like to know more about clump out of the soil. Then using Carleton at 613-236-0034 on midsummer work day as well. On the community garden, please two forks back to back pry the Wednesday or Thursday between each of the days we share a pot- join us for our registration and in- roots apart. Discard any damaged 1:00 and 3:00pm(year round). luck lunch. In the past these have formation meeting: roots. If the clump is really old There will be a live person to been well attended and enjoyed Thursday, April 24th, at 7.00 take new divisions from the answer your question. Or contact by all. It is a nice opportunity P. M outside of the clump and discard MGOC E-mail Help Line: to chat, exchange gardening tips Trinity Church of the Nazarene the old tired less vigorous roots. If [email protected] (monitored and ideas, and to try some great 480 Avalon Place you are dividing because you want daily). recipes, often made with produce If you would like to contact us, more plants, divide into smaller I look forward to receiving from the garden. Gardeners are please email us at trinity.garden@ clumps. more questions from you in the also share the responsibility of rogers.com or go to our Facebook Dig a shallow hole the depth of next issue of the Riverview Park monitoring and filling our water page at Trinity Community Gar- the new clump and 26cm wider Review. barrels. We have also found there den. APRIL 2014 Riverview Park Review Page 23 The Ottawa Hospital Community Advisory Committee

by Helen McGurrin for seniors and their families to be to-date, and identified 80 percent TOH Focus aware that this is now in effect. as H1N1 Influenza A virus. Of the on Prevention Seniors and Safe Discharge – 800 hospitalized Influenza cases s of New Policy in Effect at TOH 2013-2014 Influenza Update across Canada, Alberta and East- January ecently Manitoba’s health r. Kathryn Suh, TOH’s ern Quebec appear to be those 13, 2014, care system came under fire Head of Infection Preven- with widespread activity: 52% of TOHA staff had when two seniors died after tion and Control, provid- confirmed cases were under the an overall com- Rbeing sent home from hospital in a Ded an update on influenza activity age of 65 (19% were 20-44, and pliance rate taxi late at night. In Ottawa a 92 in Canada and in Ottawa. In Can- 33% were 45-64). This is a signifi- of 65% taking the vaccine. The year old, discharged from hospital ada there are between 3000-4000 cant change in age distribution Provincial Infection Diseases Ad- was going to be sent home by taxi deaths annually from influenza, from the usual “at risk” groups. In visory Council has recommended but refused as she felt she was too a conservative number as some Ottawa, from October 23, 2013, to that annual flu vaccination be a weak to manage to get from taxi death certificates list a complica- January 14, 2014, the Regional Vir- condition of employment as Brit- to her apartment. She was refused tion of influenza, (pneumonia, sep- ology Laboratory tested a total of ish Columbia has already done. ambulance service as it is strictly sis) as cause of death. Estimates 1016 adults, with 170 testing posi- All patients entering hospital are for emergency cases. The lady are that at least 10 to 20 times that tive for Influenza A. The age dis- screened for Influenza symptoms. had to pay over $160 for a private number of influenza cases occur tribution in the tested groups was In Emergency, patients with pos- ambulance service. Ottawa seniors each year. “At-risk” groups are chil- highest in the 18-29 (25%) and the sible Influenza are separated owe this lady many thanks for go- dren under 2 and adults over 65 40-59 (23%) age groups, consistent from other patients. Hand wash- ing to the media with her story as years. with the national trend. The Virol- ing, protective equipment such as it has prompted TOH to imple- Influenza vaccines cover Influ- ogy Lab also tested 1102 children gowns, gloves and mask with visor ment a new policy whereby no enza A, Influenza B, and Para-in- and found that 25% tested for RSV are to be used as required by staff senior is to be discharged after fluenza, in their latest mutations which is a virus common to chil- in treating these patients. 10 p.m. to an empty home. As based on testing of Influenza cases dren. For Ottawa the number of You can contact me at often happens, a policy takes some from the previous year. This year’s influenza cases is comparable to [email protected]. time to come into effect in all parts vaccine matched viruses found in other years. of a hospital, so this is a heads-up 98 percent of the patients tested

(VIP) and can now accept Health access to nutrition and health and many phone calls she has had that Driving Mr. Daisy too Identification Cards. This means support services. day. Daughter Reese, however, is Continued from page 14 that veterans who qualify for Each night when he gets more interested in the aesthetic government VIP, and have a home from school, grade four angle and how things look, such required to get someone through as the number of daisies on the to security at the airport, the vehicle that drives people to their vehicle to get someone to an adult destinations. Their father Shane is day program, or even provide home on hand to look after them when support and light maintenance needed so that Robin can ensure when needed. Moreover, clients that she is available to provide have already come to appreciate the best daily living assistance both the flexible hours and and companionship that can be customized service. provided. Because Driving Miss Daisy is It is extremely important to a franchise, there are rules. The Robin that her Driving Miss Daisy service is fully licensed, insured franchise provides a service that both in and out of the vehicle, and succeeds in making a difference all caregivers have police security for families, or, in fact, sort of like clearance, clean driving records, having one family looking out for and are trained in first aid and the other. CPR. Well-done Robin for helping to Most recently, Robin and fill this need here in Ottawa. We Driving Miss Daisy were approved look forward to seeing even more by Veterans Affairs Canada as health-related need for services, student Seth appears to look at of you and Driving Miss Daisy in a registered provider for the can use Driving Miss Daisy for the business side of Driving Miss our communities. Veterans Independence Program Daisy by asking his mother how

information on ongoing chapter the community have contributed more about the CAHS Ottawa Canadian Aviation activities. Chapter membership is their time and effort. As a result Chapter can visit its page on the Continued from page 17 very modest, just $18 annually. of these contributions I have been CAHS national web site at: http:// 1The CAHS Ottawa Chapter able to record and preserve the www.cahs.ca/welcome-to-the-ottawa- with the Canadian use of specific draws its members from serving history of some notable Canadian chapter; or reach me at the coor- military and civil aircraft, squad- and former military and civil air- aviation industry achievements dinates listed below. You might ron and company histories, and crew, the aviation industry, artists, and to contribute to ongoing re- also be aware of friends or associ- the noteworthy aviation experi- photographers, modellers, and search topics. I now encourage ates who might be interested in ences of people from the Ottawa- professional and amateur histori- readers with aviation industry ex- aviation history. If so, perhaps you area. Visitors and guests are always ans. 1New members will be sure to perience or just plain interest to could pass this article on to them? made welcome. meet others who share their inter- consider joining the CAHS Otta- The CAHS Ottawa Chapter is- ests. wa Chapter with a view to sharing Colin Hine sues a regular newsletter “The Ob- My previous efforts to attract their experiences, furthering the [email protected] servair” that includes articles con- museum volunteers from industry preservation of Canadian aviation 613-291-7025 tributed by members, including members have been quite success- history. memoirs, historical research, and ful and a number of residents in Readers interested in learning Page 24 Riverview Park Review APRIL 2014 Alta Vista Library

APRIL Tuesday Book Group studio and “en plein air”. A short Share the enjoyment of good books demonstration will be offered time Storytimes / Contes Family Storytime / Contes en in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for permitting. Presented by Paul Sain- (Closed Monday April 21. Fermée le famille a discussion of selections from the don, an impressionist painter who lundi 21 avril) Stories, rhymes, and songs for all ages Great Books Reading and Discussion is fascinated by light, by vivid colors and a parent or caregiver. / Contes, Program: Second series. Authors in- and by the human figure. Registra- Babytime / Bébés à la biblio rimes et chansons pour les enfants de clude Plato, Dewey, Euripides, Aris- tion required. Stories, rhymes and songs for babies tous âges et un parent ou gardien. totle, Dostoevsky, and more. Wednesday, April 9, 7:00 – 8:00 PM and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 Tuesdays, April 1, 15, 29; May 13, 27; months. / Contes, rimes et chan- Session 3 7:00 - 8:30 PM Yoga Nidra: Power Sleep for sons pour les bébés et un parent ou Tuesdays, May 6 – May 27, 10:30 - Busy People gardien. 0-18 mois). 11:00 AM (No registration required) Reflections on Aging in Canada: Yoga Nidra is a multi-stepped guided Les mardis 6 mai – 27 mai, 10h30 – 11 A Reading Circle meditation that restores body, mind Session 2 h. (Aucune inscription requise) Explore the older adult experience and emotional balance. It is effect- Mondays, March 24 – April 14, 10:30 - of both newcomer and long-time ive and simple. All you need to do is 11:00 AM (No registration required) Toddlertime / Tout-petits à la Canadians through a wide range of get comfortable, listen and feel your Les lundis 24 mars – 14 avril, 10h30 – biblio writings. Reflect on your own aging stress levels drop. When you finish 11 h. (Aucune inscription requise) Stories, rhymes and songs for babies experience in the context of the your Yoga Nidra practice you’ll find and a parent or caregiver. 18-36 novels and poetry of Canadian and you have more energy to get things Family Storytime / Contes en fa- months. / Contes, rimes et chansons international authors. Discussions done. And it only takes 17 minutes! mille pour les tout-petits et un parent ou will be facilitated by Trudy Medcalf, Registration required. Stories, rhymes, and songs for all ages gardien. Pour les 18-36 mois. a gerontologist and researcher, and Tuesday, May 6, 6:30-8:30 and a parent or caregiver. / Contes, Wendy Robbins, a library consultant rimes et chansons pour les enfants de Session 3 and former CBC producer. Readings Careers at the City of Ottawa: tous âges et un parent ou gardien. Wednesdays, May 7 – May 28, 10:30 - will be provided. This is a repeat of Information Session 11:00 AM (No registration required) the 2013 program: new registrants Find out about careers with the City Session 2 Les mercredis 7 mai – 28 mai, 10h30 only. of Ottawa! Information session on Tuesdays, March 25 – April 22, 10:30 - – 11 h. (Aucune inscription requise) Thursdays, April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, City job postings, the application 11:00 AM (No registration required) 29, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM process, and how to navigate the Les mardis 25 mars – 22 avril, 10h30 online recruitment tool. Offered – 11 h . (Aucune inscription requise) N.B. Registration for programs Conversation Groups in partnership with the City of Ot- starts on March 19. / L’inscription tawa Human Resource Department. Toddlertime / Tout-petits à la des programmes commence le 19 English Conversation Registration required. biblio mars./Registration for all programs Group - Monday / Groupe de Tuesday, May 27, 2:30 – 3:30 PM Stories, rhymes and songs for babies requires a valid OPL library card conversation anglais - lundi and a parent or caregiver. 18-36 for each registrant./Toutes les per- Practice your English language con- Keeping a Diary months. / Contes, rimes et chansons sonnes qui souhaitent s’inscrire à des versation skills and meet new friends Do you keep a diary? Have you ever pour les tout-petits et un parent ou programmes doivent être titulaires in a relaxed and friendly environ- wanted to? This interactive talk, gardien. Pour les 18-36 mois. d’une carte valide de la BPO. ment. No registration required. / given by a retired English teacher Améliorez votre anglais parlé et ren- and compulsive diarist, will examine Session 2 contrez des gens dans un milieu dé- why diaries continue to be popular Wednesdays, March 26 – April 23, ADULTS contracté. Aucune inscription requi- in an electronic age, what they rec- 10:30 - 11:00 AM (No registration re- se. ord, and why, what we can learn from quired) Book Clubs Mondays, 6:30 - 8:00 PM (Closed them, and pass on to posterity our- Les mercredis 26 mars – 23 avril, Monday, April 21.) selves. Excerpts from famous diarists 10h30 – 11 h. (Aucune inscription Book Banter as diverse as Samuel Pepys and Anne requise) Share the enjoyment of good books English Conversation Frank will be read, and practical ad- in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us for Group - Tuesday / Groupe de vice shared regarding style, format, a discussion. Thursday, April 3, 2:00 - conversation anglais - mardi frequency of writing, storage, and N.B. Registration for programs 3:00 PM - The Sense of an Ending by Practice your English language con- confidentiality. starts on January 10. / L’inscription Julie Barnes versation skills and meet new friends Wednesday, May 28, 6:30-8:30 des programmes commence le 10 Thursday, May 1, 2:00 - 3:00 PM - in a relaxed and friendly environ- janvier. /Registration for all programs Wait for Me! by Deborah Mitford, ment. No registration required. / Prenatal Classes - Ottawa requires a valid OPL library card for Duchess of Devonshire Améliorez votre anglais parlé et ren- Public Health each registrant./Toutes les personnes contrez des gens dans un milieu dé- A public health nurse will lead this qui souhaitent s’inscrire à des pro- Infusions littéraires contracté. Aucune inscription requi- mini-series of three small group ses- grammes doivent être titulaires d’une Partagez avec nous le plaisir des se. sions. These sessions are meant to go carte valide de la BPO. livres dans une ambiance détendue. Tuesdays, 12:00 - 1:45 PM along with OPH’s free online pre- Joignez-vous à nous pour une discus- natal program - A New Life. Start sion. Groupe de conversation the online prenatal course early in MAY le mardi, 15 avril, 14h00 à 15h00 - Une française / French Conversation pregnancy. It can be found at www. année de neige de Christian Signol Group ottawa.ca/prenatal. If you need more Storytimes / Contes le mardi, 20 mai, 14h00 à 15h00 - Improve your spoken French in a re- information or you have any ques- Mãn de Kim Thúy laxed setting. This group is for those tions about your pregnancy, please at an intermediate level. No regis- call OPH at 613-580-6744 or email Babytime / Bébés à la biblio Sleuth Hounds Mystery Book tration required. / Améliorez votre [email protected]. Registration Stories, rhymes and songs for babies Club français parlé dans une ambiance dé- required. and a parent or caregiver. 0-18 Share the enjoyment of good myster- contractée. Ce groupe est de niveau Thursdays, April 3, 10, 24; 6:00 - months. . / Contes, rimes et chan- ies in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us intermédiaire. Aucune inscription 8:00 PM sons pour les bébés et un parent ou for a discussion. requise. Saturdays, April 5, 12, 26; 10:15 AM gardien. 0-18 mois. Thursday, April 17, 6:30 - 8:00 PM Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:00 PM - 12:15 PM - Any title by Michael Connelly – Thursdays, May 8, 22, 29; 6:00 - Session 3 Harry Bosch series Information Series 8:00 PM Mondays, May 5 – May 26, 10:30 - Thursday, May 15, 6:30 - 8:00 PM - Saturdays, May 3, 10, 24; 10:15 AM 11:00 AM (No registration required) Any title by Andrea Camilleri - In- Introduction to Painting - 12:15 PM Les lundis 5 mai – 26 mai, 10h30 – 11 spector Montalbano series An overview of painting of tech- h. (Aucune inscription requise) niques and equipment required for APRIL 2014 Riverview Park Review Page 25 The Phantom Freighter? In fact, The Hardy Boys Phantom Freighter was written by Elmvale Acres Library Continued from page 16 McFarlane’s wife, Amy McFarlane. Library Programs at Share the enjoyment of good mys- According to letters from sources, Elmvale Acres Branch teries in a relaxed atmosphere. bury Star and ran as the headline when the assignment to write The 1910 St. Laurent Blvd. Join us for discussions. story. Phantom Freighter came in from the 613-738-0619 ext. 222 In 1926, after having published Syndicate, Leslie was away fish- a few articles and features for the ing. Amy wrote and submitted the English Conversation Group , he headed book. The Syndicate was aware of Babytime Every Tuesday at 6:30 – 8:00 pm Toronto Star Weekly Thursdays, April 3 - 24, May 8 - 29 (1.5 hrs.) south of the border to work for the this and not concerned. at 1:30 pm (30 mins.) Practice your English language Springfield Republican newspaper in In 1943, while writing the Har- Stories, rhymes and songs for conversation skills and meet new Springfield, Massachusetts. While dy Boys, McFarlane was also em- babies and a parent or caregiver. friends in a relaxed and friendly reporting the city beat for the Re- ployed by the National Film Board 0-18 months. Drop-in, no registra- setting. Drop-in, no registration publican, he responded to an ad- of Canada. Ten years later, in 1953, tion required. required. vertisement from Edward Strate- his documentary, Herring Hunt. meyer, an author and publisher was nominated for an Academy Award (Best Live Action Short Family Storytime Film, One-Reel),. Shortly thereaf- Wednesdays, April 2 - 23, May 7 – Book Art Exchange 28 at 10:15 am (45 mins.) Monday, April 28, 2014 - 6:15 – 8:15 ter, following the death of his wife, Stories, rhymes and songs for chil- pm (2 hrs.) he moved with his three children, dren of all ages and a parent or There are books about art in your Patricia, Brian and Noah, to To- caregiver. Drop-in, no registration library, but did you know that a ronto to work on documentaries required. book can also be a work of art? and comedies at the CBC. He The Ottawa Art Gallery presents had a short stint in Hollywood as a writer on the famous western TV Family Storytime a hands-on creative workshop on Wednesdays, April 2 - 23, May 7 - how to create an artwork in the show, Bonanza, which starred fel- 28 at 3:15 pm (45 mins.) form of a book, using an everyday low Canadian, Lorne Green. Stories, rhymes and songs for chil- sticky-note pad. Registration re- But his heart lay in Canada, dren of all ages and a parent or quired. where he returned to write even caregiver. Drop-in, no registration more novels, but now under his required. own name. Novels such as, A kid Leslie McFarlane of Haileybury and, in 1976, his au- Clicking, Flicking and of children’s books. Stratemeyer tobiography, The Ghost of the Hardy Contes Tweeting: Social Networking sent McFarlane a copy of one of Boys. Lundi, 7, 14 avril, 5, 12, 26 mai - 10h Controversy 15 (45 mins.) Thursday, May 8, 2014 - 6:15 – 8:15 his Dave Fearless Series, a series of On September 6, 1977, after a Contes, rimes et chansons pour les pm (2 hrs.) mystery novel he had penned un- lengthy illness at the Oshawa Gen- enfants de 19 mois à 6 ans et un The explosion of social network- der the name Roy Rockwood. eral Hospital, 74-year-old Charles parent ou gardien. Inscription non ing websites such as Flickr, Fa- McFarlane was, at first, shocked Leslie McFarlane passed away. requise. cebook, blogging sites and Twit- that Stratemeyer would write un- The nation and all young boys ter has raised more than privacy der a pen name but slowly he came mourned the loss of a great writer to understand the logic. It allowed and a friend. E.A.G.L.E. Homework Club concerns. Join the discussion with Every Saturday at 10 am – 12 pm Chris Taylor and Jeff Dubois from more than one writer to write nov- His son Brian, the same Brian (2 hrs.) the Ottawa PC Users’ Group. els in a series without disturbing McFarlane of CBC’s Hockey Night Homework help for children ages Registration required the series. Roy Rockwood was the in Canada, remembers the day, at 5 to 11. Drop-in, no registration re- nom de plum used by a syndicate of the age of 10, that he learned that writers. his father was Franklin W. Dixon, quired. How to Buy a Digital Camera Thursday, June 5, 2014 - 6:15 – 8:15 McFarlane was soon ghostwrit- the writer of the Hardy Boys. “It ing under the name of Roy Rock- was like finding out your dad was Reading Circle pm (2 hrs.) Every Saturday at 2 – 3 pm (1 hr.) When buying a digital camera, you wood. His first book was entitled Santa Claus”. Volunteers from Frontier College are faced with a bewildering array “Dave Fearless under the Ocean”, for I think we all would have liked will be available to assist with read- of choices. Chris Taylor, Ottawa which he was paid the princely to have been in young Brian’s slip- ing and literacy skills. Drop-in, no PC Users’ Group President will sum of $100. pers. registration required. help “focus” your search for the McFarlane wrote a total of sev- ideal digital camera. Registration en Dave Fearless novels before he informed Stratemeyer that he was Monday Nights are Murder! required. Monday, April 7, May 5, June 2 at tired of the character. Stratemey- 6:30 – 8:00 pm (1.5 hrs.) er wrote him back with an idea for a new mystery series specifically written to appeal to young teenag- ers. “How about writing the Har- dy Boys Mysteries?” VOLUNTEERS That was the beginning of the needed to help with most famous young boys mystery series ever written. Millions of delivery copies have been read by tens of on the following streets: Renova Private and millions of kids in over 20 differ- Bruce Ricketts ent languages around the world. Tremblay Road Note: This story has a connection He continued to write about (Eastway Gardens). The to this newspaper. Leslie McFar- Frank and Joe until 1946, when he lane was the uncle of Fran (McFar- is delivered penned his last in the series enti- Riverview Park Review lane) Harding. Fran is the wife of tled “The Phantom Freighter”. only FIVE times a year. John Harding and the mother of Since this a story of mysteries, Malcolm Harding who write Com- let’s chew on another mystery. Did puter Tips and Tricks. We sign for volunteer hours Leslie McFarlane actually write Page 26 Riverview Park Review APRIL 2014 Neighbourhood Watch

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apprentice went by the name of venture,” he explained when asked movie and its stars that his even- Lions in the picture Deville. Deville always had black why. tual title for the newspaper article Continued from page 2 hands so this was associated with Bill lived and worked for five became, Elsa never more a prisoner. the black arts. I, too, had black- years on a number of newspapers His article set the film company came to him in the nearby bor- ish hands though I tried to scrub in Central and East Africa, and thinking and they invited photog- der town of Jedburgh, Scotland, at them clean and it did not help me his first book, On the run in Africa raphers up to their camp and into the age of 15, and was in no small in the dance halls,” he said . published by Baico in 2008, was a cage to photograph the lions part due to his father’s somewhat It was after his apprenticeship a result of his experiences in the outside the cage. behind-the-scenes intervention. ended in 1957, at the age of 23, world’s second largest continent. In 1965, when a two-year con- The year was 1950, and Bill was that Bill left Scotland for England Many highlights of a wonderful tract with The Daily Nation in determined to quit school and hoping to gain more experience journalistic career stand out for Nairobi came to an end, Bill left get a job. And, as luck would have in the newspaper business. He Bill, and one of these was in Kenya five years of racial tension and it, his father ended up one Satur- told the Wednesday evening audi- when he wrote a newspaper story politics of the day and took the day evening at a local pub having ence about his two-year conscrip- about Elsa the lioness swimming famous Blue Train down to Cape a drink with the owner-editor of tion as a National Serviceman in in the sea. Columbia Pictures was Town through apartheid South the Jedburgh Gazette, a Mr. Wal- the King’s Own Scottish Borders, filming a bite of Born Free with Africa to catch his return-to-Eng- ter Easton. It wasn’t long after including time spent in infantry stars husband and wife Virginia land voyage. In London he became this get-together, or ‘Presto!’, as training and noted that after writ- McKenna and Bill Travers at a a sub-editor with The Sun and Bill reflected, that he became the ing a few articles about army life public beach near Malindi and, as later The Scotsman newspaper in newest employee at the Gazette, he was by then ready to try some- Bill Fairbairn told the audience at Edinburgh never forgetting “Af- and was given the job sometimes thing new. the Alta Vista Retirement Com- rica the beautiful.” referred to in publishing circles Bill held a variety of journal- munity, he planned to take and use Bill had been working in the as the printer’s devil. In his work ism positions at several English a certain photo for the story that newspaper business for 18 years he handset type and progressed to newspapers in Blyth and Derby; he was writing. but more was to come in Canada. the linotype while reporting and however, it was the polluted air It didn’t take long, however, for A sequel talk is planned dur- photographing rugby. in Sheffield that had him seek a Bill to realize that he was going to ing another Alta Vista Retirement From his experience in this job, much needed change for both his be thwarted in his plan, and that Community visit on March 26th, Bill eventually wrote his own story, job and his health. An ad seeking a he was in effect being banned from when Bill Fairbairn will take resi- The Printer’s Devil, in 2010. Based desk editor at the Rhodesia Her- taking his picture of Elsa swim- dents and guests with him on his on fact, but with plenty of inter- ald in Southern Rhodesia seemed ming in the sea by the film com- Canadian journalistic travels after woven humour, Bill described the worthy of his attention, and thus pany. It was only after returning he arrived in Vancouver by ship in beginning of his career, and exact- after a successful interview, Bill to England and seeing the picture 1969. He will tell about his inter- ly what the printer’s devil term Fairbairn’s next newspaper job of this particular scene on cinema views with Pierre Elliott Trudeau meant in the publishing world. was on a continent over 5,000 billboards that Bill realized why. and Rene Levesque and, finally “The printer’s devil term came miles away. So upset at the time, however, was after 68 years, writing for and from the first English printer, a “Simply said, I was seeking ad- he to think that they could close delivering the Riverview Park Re- gentleman named Caxton whose a public beach for the benefit of a view. APRIL 2014 Riverview Park Review Page 27 Computer Tips and Tricks Why do I have to buy a new computer all of a sudden? by Malcolm and John Harding, of computers will keep themselves Microsoft to withdraw “sup- because that makes transferring Compu-Home protected. Hard drives are now port” means simply that there your data a much easier job. 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They Scout Troop did an excellent job not only maintained and flooded organizing the carnival campfire FREE! the Balena Park rink for this com- so that many appreciative people munity skating party, but also could sit on bales of hay, warm made sure in hindsight that the their fingers and toes and roast ice was perfect for no doubt what marshmallows. The scouts were MOVIE OR GAME RENTAL could be one of the longest winter the first to arrive to arrange the Some restrictions apply. See store for details. skating seasons on record. bales of hay and get the campfire Expires May 31, 2014 P14052 A huge thanks also to the many burning, while their troop leaders volunteers who contributed to the supervised as the 11-to-13 year olds rink’s excellence. The Balena Park worked enthusiastically on the re- rink had, what could have been quirements of a scouting badge. We hunt down hard to find movies a record attendance, with 2,716 After months of planning, the skaters during the 2013-14 skating RPCA Parks, Recreation and En- damageD DVD’s & CD’s RESURFACED season. vironment Committee supported Another great big thank you to the event with hot chocolate and all who attended this more than a marshmallows, hot apple cider, SERVING THE COMMUNITY FOR OVER 25 YEARS decade-old RPCA tradition and, and bags of chips. There were also OPEN SUN-THURS 10:00 - 9:00, FRI & SAT 10:00 - 10:00 as happens every year, counting games and prizes for young ones. was difficult, although there ap- This year, it was decided by the VISIT US AT MOVIESNSTUFF.COM peared to be about 200 people in attendance over the two-hour Continued on page 43 Page 28 Riverview Park Review APRIL 2014 Spring home renovations and being green by Thomas Conway, Ph.D. ers are arguing that, in fact, retro- sive costs. By that we mean, make factor into your plan future chang- Sales Representative fitting older homes and buildings sure that the costs of the refur- es you anticipate in your life that Conway Fung Homes is a “greener” option than to build bishment and maintenance of the could affect what you need or can Keller Williams Ottawa Realty new green structures. home over the notional pay back afford in your home. For example, pring 2014 is soon upon us For example, the Preservation period of the renovation repre- which items in the renovation plan and most of us are very happy Green Lab of the National Trust sents value for money relative to are essential, and which ones are for that after a long and cold for Historic Preservation in the building a new green home. There not essential but desirable if the Swinter. It is also in the spring that USA released an influential re- may also be grant aid for green re- budget allows? Then, stick to your many people start thinking about port in January 2012 titled, “The furbishments in your community, budget like a big hungry dog with possible home renovations and, Greenest Building: Quantifying so be sure to factor that potential a bone in this day and age, people are be- the Environmental Value of Build- into your calculation Step 4–Products for “green” re- coming more sensitive to the en- ing Reuse”, demonstrating that it Step 2 – Whether you plan to furbishment often cost only slight- vironmental or “green home” fea- is more “green” to retrofit exist- do much of the work yourself or ly more than conventional items tures of their renovations. They ing structures than building anew hire a qualified contractor, be sure and will become even cheaper as are concerned about energy effi- at least with respect to climate to do the work according to a well demand rises. However, take care ciency, environmental safe prod- change causing green house gas ef- thought-out renovation plan ide- to do your homework on major ucts, product durability and many fects. The report states: “Building ally developed with an architect ticket items, as there is competi- other factors that will make their reuse typically offers greater en- or contractor with green building tion in the market and a need to home more comfortable and cost vironmental savings than demoli- expertise or at least the willing- guard against “green-washing” or efficient to live in and more apt to tion and new construction. It can ness to work with you on a “green” other types of false claims. It is attract top dollar at the point of take between 10 to 80 years for a renovation plan. Ask a contractor not enough to say your product eventual resale. new energy efficient building to to give you a quote that reflects is green; companies ought to be However, because many of us overcome, through efficient oper- “green” product choices and how able to demonstrate significant in established neighborhoods live ations, the climate change impacts that will compare with “normal” improvements in reduced home in older homes, we often feel that created by its construction.” products. A good contractor that operating costs, conserving natu- the “green homes” dialogue does As such, if you are contemplat- knows his or her job well, should ral resources and protecting the not serve us very well. While new ing home renovations, be sure to be up to speed on these options environment. Most of these ques- homes can be built fresh with all ask your architect and/ or contrac- or at least be willing to do some tions can usually be answered the latest green home technolo- tor to work with you on the choice basic research to respond to your quite easily with some basic Inter- gies, we often ask, “What can we of building materials for your ren- request net research. There is a large and do with our older post war home?” ovations. Do some basic research Step 3 – Establish your renova- growing amount of information on Indeed, to many people the green on green products that can make a tion budget and the planned rate the green features of construction homes discussion is comparable to useful contribution to your homes at which you will disburse money products out there today. Use that the new car versus old car debate comfort and efficiency today and from that budget (i.e. will you do information to your benefit. regarding fuel efficiency. State of to its attractiveness for top dollar the work all at once or adopt a the art fuel efficiency is fine if you at eventual resale. A growing body phased approach for cash flow or Good luck with your spring ren- can afford the new car, but if you of research illustrates that this cer- life-style reasons). Don’t forget to ovations! want or need to drive the old car tainly pays off. for a few more years, the discus- So what are the steps that come Easy as 1-2-3 (or is it?) sion is rather mute short of driving into play with a major green home To complete the puzzle: less overall. renovation? 1) all rows must contain the digits 1 to 9 only once. However, “green renovation” of Start with this: 2) all columns must contain the digits 1 to 9 only once. older homes is in fact a very well Step 1 – If you are uncertain 3) each of the nine boxes must contain the digits 1 to 9 only once. developed area of research and whether the house is worth a sub- Sudoku Solution on page 47 market activity with many product stantial renovation, be sure to take SUDOKU options available to the motivated this first step. In the company of a homeowner. Indeed, in addition qualified engineer or home inspec- to the availability of a growing tor, ask yourself whether the home range of green products for con- is structurally sound and amenable struction, some leading research- to refurbishment without exces-

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Honorary Doctor of Laws Author: Lynda I. Morrissey has been presented after first or submitted by Orrin Clayton established Canada as the first Illustrator: Greg Money second reading to a class. Parents oseph Stern, a resident of refugee-receiving country to rec- as well, after sharing with this fun Riverview Park, will be hon- ognize that sexual orientation Book review by Carole Moult book, can play a game developing oured March 26 at a Special and the particular vulnerability f you are seven, you are bound these same skills. ConvocationJ at the University of of women may give rise to a well- to get dirty, and Lynda I. Mor- An excellent example is on Winnipeg. He will receive humani- founded fear of persecution. Some rissey’s latest children’s book the very first page, where the tarian recognition for his commit- of Stern’s projects have taken Iis all about the easy ways that this words ‘day’ and ‘play’ are used to ment to justice, development and him to the poorest, most desper- can be done. Whether it’s eating introduce Wyatt. Skilled readers good governance which has made ate and sometimes most danger- your cereal, playing with your dog, recognize patterns in words, a significant difference to com- ous parts of the world. After the or riding through muddy puddles and can use word families to munities in Canada and abroad. Rwandan genocide, Stern led a on your bike; there are plenty of decode other vocabulary. Lynda A graduate of United College mission on behalf of the Govern- options for getting yourself into Morrissey has also been successful (now The University of Winnipeg), ment of Canada to that country messes. Moreover, Wyatt’s dirty in providing emerging readers Joseph Stern excelled in the fed- to assist in the process of estab- day will soon show you how. with the incentive on how to eral public service, managing the lishing rule of law. More recently, Written in an ABCB Quatrain create their own dirty day in both refugee determination process and Stern became an important figure pattern to appeal to a certain age Language and Visual Arts. group, this tale about a day in The font used to tell about the life of Wyatt should engage our main character’s antics and encourage early primary is somewhat whimsical, with children to join in with the intermittent colour highlighting or rhymes presented in this 24 page outlining of certain words. Again, paperback. Nor should it take long this is another way to develop or before a list is created of additional word families, once the book Continued on page 39

Joseph Stern receives Honorary Doctor of Laws Photo credit: Orrin Clayton helping to shape Canadian refugee on campus, significantly contrib- policy. As Chairman of Canada’s uting to the establishment of Uni- Refugee Status Advisory Com- versity of Winnipeg’s new Master’s mittee (RSAC), Stern contributed in Development Practice (MDP) a humane and progressive voice in Indigenous Development. The to the international conversation University of Winnipeg honours on how the democratic West can Joseph Stern with an Honorary — and should — help the world’s Doctor of Laws. dispossessed and persecuted. He

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over the past few decades. gentleman waiting for his paint to At the time when Rubin’s Paints be matched on a recent Wednes- occupied their original location day afternoon, is no doubt similar the people who shopped or lived to those made by others, while in Lowertown enjoyed quite a Ben is behind the counter working different variety of stores than his magic at the paint colour mix- is found there today. And, Ben’s ing machine. father, whose customers usually “I’ve been coming here since called him Rubin although his real Rubin was running the store. My name was Fred, remembers the wife likes to change the colour of neighbouring stores selling a vari- the rooms a lot and we have always ety of goods. He is now enjoying bought all our paint here for many his retirement, getting caught up years.” on reading and other pursuits. In turn, when Ben was asked A picture of the original store about the most interesting part in is over the front entrance, and running the family paint store, he the cars parked in front of Rubin’s responded ever so quickly, “We get Paints look like those of the late to deal with some very nice, repeat 1960s and early 1970s and evoke customers.” many memories. One of the biggest challenges The second Rubin’s Paints, at facing many of those same custom- 2649 Alta Vista Drive, was opened ers is choosing the right colour. over 35 years ago in 1978 when the Ben’s recommendation is to buy mall at the corner of Bank and a sample pot or pots of paint and Alta Vista had just been built. A try the colour on several different large picture of a very young Ben places in the room and in differ- in his red Jetliner wagon hangs at ent light. Then he suggests, “Buy the back of the store and an actual the best quality paint that you can same model of the wagon is high for the job, although this does not up on a shelf among what must be necessarily mean the most expen- thousands of cans of paints. sive. Good paints cover more, last And while Ben’s earliest recol- longer, and look better; lesser qual- lections are of the many gallons of ity paints don’t give the project the paint around the store, it wasn’t quality it deserves. Good tools do so many years later, at age 16, that make a difference, and needless to he found himself helping his dad say, preparation, including cleaning to unload trucks, clean up and, of and sanding surfaces is extremely course, stock shelves. It was a form important.” of apprenticeship during breaks When you plan a paint project, from school that, needless to say, whether inside or out, it is impor- has worked well for the family tant to consider the effect that the Rubin’s Paints has been a family business for over 55 years, and it Continued on page 38 APRIL 2014 Riverview Park Review Page 31 A touch of India Vincent Massey Public School Principal: Katia Sioufi ing in the Naturalization process Vice-Principal: Richard Simpson in Russell Heights. Many ash trees Is that my daughter? VINCENT MASSEY IN THE were removed from the property by Bill Fairbairn loured powder and colour water COMMUNITY due to damage by the ash borer oli is a religious spring at each other. It is believed that incent Massey P.S. grade and the group has decided to plant festival celebrated by the change in the weather may 7/8 students are continu- 20 new trees on the community. Hindus . It is a spring cause viral fever and that the play- ing to work on their Social The students have been actively Hfestival because it marks the ar- ful throwing of natural coloured VAction Project (SOLE2Soul2013). writing grants to the city and lo- rival of spring, the season of hope powders has a medicinal signifi- In this last term of the school cal businesses to help meet our and joy. cance. year, the students will be engaged goal. The 20 trees cost a lot and we In Jaipur, particularly, it is cel- That’s why I did not recognize in developing and running a self- need your help to raise the funds. ebrated by people throwing co- my daughter Judith in a photo- esteem program for the children You can donate at our crowd graph she sent me after her expe- of Russell Heights. This activity source funding site at http://www. riences in the Jaipur festival. gofundme.com/724tvs. Your donation The facial colours that de- will make a change. fied me are traditionally made of neem, kumkum, haldi, bilva and VINCENT MASSEY IN THE other medicinal herbs prescribed WILD by Ayurvedic doctors. For wet co- n March 18th and 19th, lours, traditional flowers of palash students from Vincent are boiled and soaked in water Massey’s grade one and overnight to produce yellow co- Otwo classes enjoyed a day at the lour water that also has medicinal MacSkimming Outdoor Educa- properties. tion Centre in Cumberland. Jaipur, after Vrindaven, the The primary focus of MacSkim- birthplace of Lord Krishna, cele- ming is to provide an opportu- brates the festival more intensely nity to Ottawa-Carleton District than elsewhere in India. School Board (OCDSB) and non- Happy Holi - the festival of colour Elephant sports, loud parades, OCDSB students to explore, expe- in gorgeous Jaipur, Rajistan. Yes, dance and powder paint fill the will run for a period of eight weeks rience, appreciate and learn about this is Judith. We spent the day air. Not even visitors are exempt in which young girls will engage in natural science and outdoor activi- throwing coloured powder at each from the celebrations as small activities to strengthen their im- ties in an outdoor setting. other. You wouldn’t believe my gifts are exchanged. age of themselves and as positive The MacSkimming “outdoor fingernails. Jaipur in March is one of the role models in the community. The 38 Photo credit: Ian Felton best places to see it all happen. students have also taken by engag- Continued on page

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tivity! Rainbow Primary School, in Lesotho Africa Loom Club takes (pronounced Les-oo-to). place every week Some examples of what we can with a few excep- make include simple bracelets like tions. The club singles and fishtails. We can also takes place on dif- make charms and more complex ferent days for dif- bracelets. Students who bring their ferent grades. own loom are able to start more Currently, complex items and continue them paying for the supplies. Rainbow Loom Club is making at home. Students will often bring Girls and boys are enjoying this bracelets and charms to sell at our in their creations to share with other very well, so she opened the club to club, using their imagination to cre- annual Environmental Fair. We use club members. We are enjoying this younger grades. Now grades 1 to 6 are ate wacky things using Rainbow the proceeds from this fair to raises new club and encourage new mem- welcome to come and loom and the Loom and it is fun to be able to wear money for our sister school, Bokoro bers to join in and have fun! grade 5/6 students help the younger what they make. Bracelets, charms

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just as the saying goes, a ‘hidden wearing pink breast cancer caps, its presentation, but also provided designer who is a huge cancer re- treasure’. And, no doubt because will help direct you to just the right an insider glimpse into what to search supporter) and a wide choice the show is all about fashion, fun, parking spot for the special day. expect on the second Saturday of of European designer clothes and and the opportunity to give back When Lynne Bezanson wrote April. accessories. Lise’s commentary is to the community for cancer re- about this ‘fashion extravaganza’ Twice a year, Sherry Woodburn, a highlight as she takes the mod- search, the 125 seats become oc- in the December 2013 edition of owner of The Wholesale Outlet, and els to faraway places and events cupied by the guests very quickly the Riverview Park Review, she her fashion show partner, Lise that fit perfectly with their outfits. each year. gave the story the title, Not your Butters, team together to organize Models have truly been around the The date for this spring’s show run-of-the-mill models; not your run- and present this wonderful experi- world! is Saturday, April 12th at 10:00 of-the-mill fashion outlet; and she ence for both the models and au- The fact that the show is right am- and on very good authority; was right. She described the fash- dience alike. While the models are it would be wise to be there early. ion show in many well-deserved encouraged to scour the store and Continued on page 38 And, even though the huge park- select outfits they would love to

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REACH MISSION: This year Pleasant Park Baptist church is Contact our CBB coordinator Denise Kennedy sponsoring many events leading up to Easter: [email protected] (1) A Fresh Look at Spiritual Life: Pleasant Park Baptist Church wel- comes you to explore Holy Week and spiritual life in Riverview Park, Alta Vista, and Ottawa South with a series of evening talks featuring Pastor A REFUGEE SUCCESS STORY Bob Telford from Warwickshire, UK. Let’s take a fresh look at spirit- – 7:30 PM April 11th ual life from a different point of view. Guests are welcome to sit in for an hour each evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 414 Pleasant Park Uprooted and Transplanted is a compelling book and a film, the heart- Road, from Tuesday, April 15 to Good Friday, April 18. Refresh- warming story of Hanns and his family, refugees from Sudetenland in 1938. ments will be provided. There will be a free will donation. The film and discussion with author Hans Skoutajan will take place at Glebe St. James United Church at (2) Treasure Hunt In Motion Challenge: On Saturday April 19 at 2 p.m. 650 Lyon St. 613-236-0617 Advance tickets $10. at the Church or Compact there will be a Car Rally & Treasure Hunt to be held at Pleasant Park Music at 785 Bank St. At the door - $15. per ticket. Baptist Church. The rally is open to all and features an exploration of the Alta Vista& Ottawa South communities. This will be a fun activity fol- lowed by pizza, prizes and an entertaining presentation by Bob Telford from Warwick England. Come and compete for bragging rights in this Weather quotes first ever rally. To enter as an individual or as a team, please contact Art Crawley 613-733-0109 or Dean Noakes at 613-733-4886. Pleasant Park Bap- Don’t knock the weather; nine-tenths of the people couldn’t start a tist Church is located at 414 Pleasant Park Road in the Alta Vista neigh- conversation if it didn’t change once in a while. - Kin Hubbard bourhood of Ottawa. The trouble with weather forecasting is that it’s right too (3) On Easter Sunday, April 20 at 9:30 a.m. Pleasant Park Baptist will often for us to ignore it and wrong too often for us to rely on host a Pancake Breakfast. This will be followed by the Easter Sunday it.- Patrick Young Service at 11 a.m. Our guest speaker this year will be Bob Telford from Warwick, England and he brings with him a message to warm your spirit. Weather forecast for tonight: dark. - George Carlin

(4) Reach Out Morning Neighbourhood Coffee Breaks with Rita My favourite weather is bird- chirping weather.- Terri Guillemets and Bob Telford, at three Ottawa locations: Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring (a) Tuesday, April 15 at Pleasant Park Baptist Church, 414 Pleasant Park your own sunshine.- Anthony J. D’Angelo Rd at 10 a.m.

One can find so many pains when the rain is falling.- John Steinbeck (b) Wednesday, April 16 at Bethany Baptist Church, 382 Centrepointe Drive, at 10 a.m. (c) Thursday, April 17 at Bilberry Creek Baptist Church, 480 Charlemagne invites you to a Blvd, at 10 a.m. ST. AIDAN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH TEA and ART SHOW MAY 31ST! Spring Art Show with Tea on Saturday from 2 – 4 pm. Local HOLY WEEK AT PLEASANT PARK BAPTIST CHURCH artists. Tickets $12. at the door or from Church office The Church welcomes you to explore Holy Week and spiritual life in at 934 Hamlet Rd. in Elmvale Acres. Info at 613-733-0102 Riverview Park, Alta Vista, and Ottawa South with a series of evening talks featuring Pastor Bob Telford from Warwickshire, UK. Guests are welcome EASTER SERVICES AT EMMANUEL UNITED CHURCH each evening from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm at 414 Pleasant Park Road, from At 691 Smyth Road Tuesday, April 15th to Thursday April 17th. Refreshments are provided. GOOD FRIDAY 11:00 AM ecumenical service with communion Free will donations appreciated. EASTER SUNDAY 8:00 AM SUNRISE SERVICE EASTER SUNDAY 10:00 AM EASTER SERVICE

THE SHRED-IT PROJECT, MAY 10, 2014

“Do you want to clear some of those boxes of old files out of your basement---but make sure the information in them stays protected? Here’s how. Bring them to the Shred-It project team, working in partnership with the Knights of Columbus from Resurrection of Our Lord church who live in your neigh- bourhood. The team will be at Elmvale Shopping Centre on Saturday, May 10th, 2014 from 9AM until 2PM in the parking area near the intersection of Smyth and Othello. All you have to do is load your store of confidential personal information into the car and drive to the site. The shredding team does the rest while you watch. Here is a worry-free way to get rid of a storage problem for only $8 per one cubic foot box of material, about the size of a bank- er’s box. Maximum 5 boxes per person. And here’s the best part. The proceeds will support the youth and family projects of the Knights of Columbus.” www.sgasigns.com

• Awards • Trophies • Plaques • Medallions • Name Tags • Name Plates • Rubber Stamps • Plastic Signs • Engraving • Lapel Pins • Gifts

East West 1737 St. Laurent Blvd. Ottawa, ON K1G 3V4 2090C Robertson Rd. Ottawa, ON K2H 8V5 T: 613-738-7928 [email protected] T: 613-820-5888 [email protected] APRIL 2014 Riverview Park Review Page 37 COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

APRIL 6TH SUNDAY 4 – 8 PM at Rideau Park United. Second sit- same time, same place, Wayne and tion project. Info at 613-733-0437 LIVE MUSIC & PERFORMANCE ting at 6:30 PM, desserts. Proceeds Heather Bennett will talk about Canadian Grand Masters are host- to the Community outreach work a recent trip to South Africa and MAY 10TH SATURDAY 9 – 1 PM ing an evening of music and fund- of the Church. Adults $15.; Children Botswana. SPRING GARAGE SALE at Em- raising at the Greenfields Pub and $8.; 613-733-3156 manuel United Church, 691 Smyth Restaurant at 900 Greenbank Road. MAY 4TH SUNDAY 7 PM Rd. Table rental $20. Info at 613-733- Tickets: $10. are available on line at APRIL 27TH 3 PM – ST. THOM- The MASSED HANDBELL & 0437 www.canadiangrandmasters.ca/fund- AS THE APOSTLE CHURCH, CHIMES CONCERT at Rideau raiser or 613-823-9900. Prepare to be 2345 Alta Vista Drive. OTTAWA Park United Church. Other ringing MAY 24TH SATURDAY 7:30 PM entertained by: Lyons Street Celtic BRAHMS Choir will present Schu- ensembles from three other church- The CAMBRIDGE KIWANIS Band, The Musettes, Triple Trouble bert Mass in G, as as well as works es: Emmanuel United, St. Andrew’s BOYS CHOIR Enjoy the choral and the Barrhaven Fiddleheads. by Schumann, Mendelssohn, Brahms Presbyterian and Trinity Presbyter- music of this visiting choir from and more, directed by Denise Haw- ian will be featured as well as five Cambridge, Ontario. This Choir is APRIL 11TH FRIDAY 6-8 PM kins. Reception following. Info at handbell and chimes choirs. Free will under the co-direction of Ian Bevell, & APRIL 12TH SATURDAY 9-11 819-568-8169 offering. Rideau Park’s Director of Music. All AM NEARLY NEW AND BOOK are welcome at Rideau Park United SALE – at Rideau Park United APRIL 30TH WEDNESDAY 11 MAY 7TH WEDNESDAY 7 PM Church, free will offering. Church, 2203 Alta Vista (at Cunning- AM – HARMONY CLUB FOR Lecture: SOLAR ENERGY IN OT- ham). Second time ‘round clothes SENIORS At Rideau Park United TAWA Emmanuel United Church JUNE 1ST SUNDAY 2 – 5 PM and bargain household items at Church. All seniors are welcome. hosts its 5th lecture in the C-E Hall SPRING & SUMMER FASH- amazing deals! Recent and vintage Lunch served at noon ($6.). Peggy at 691 Smyth Rd. Janice Ashworth, ION SHOW at Emmanuel United books, great prices! Proceeds to the Rader will present “Introduction Operations Manager for the Ottawa Church, Smyth 691 Road. Fashions work of the Church. Info at 613-733- to Israel” based on her recent trip. Renewable Energy Cooperative will from Melanie Lyne, an Afternoon 3156 www.rideaupark.ca Wheelchair accessible, free parking. speak on bringing people and solar of Fashion and Tea. Tickets $20. Non-members are asked to call the energy together. Tickets $12. Pro- from Church office. Proceeds to the APRIL 25TH FRIDAY START- church office by April 23rd. Reserva- ceeds to LEED, certified Revitaliza- Church’s revitalization project. Info ING AT 5 PM: TURKEY DINNER tions at 613-733-3156. On May 28th at 613-733-0437

FRIENDS OF THE FARM baked goods await you! Take East Donations to the Friends of the ganza. See what is new at the Gar- NOTES AND EVENTS exit off traffic circle on Prince of Farm and the Ottawa Food Bank are dens – over 100 plant vendors and www.friendsofthefarm.ca Wales Drive, on the Experimental appreciated. Free coffee and timbits suppliers of gourmet foods await us. [email protected] Farm. from 9 to 11 am provided by Rogers A short side trip to the International Community Mobile Van! Jean Talon Market will delight you APRIL 29TH – Garden Lecture 7 on our return journey. $75.00 covers APRIL 8TH – Garden Lecture to 9 PM–$15. PRACTICAL PRUN- MAY 13TH – Garden Lecture 7 to bus & MBG. Reservations required. 7 to 9 PM–$15. VEGETABLE ING TECHNIQUES with Lee 9 PM–$15. COMMON GARDEN GROWING in the urban landscape Boltwood, Master Gardener. Basic PESTS with Caroline Dabrus, Mas- MAY 27TH – Garden Lecture 7 to With Judy Cox, Master Gardener. principles and good tools will be ter Gardener. Protect your plants 9 PM–$15 ON WATER GARDEN- Growing from seeds, companion taught and demonstrated. from pests and diseases encountered ING with Diane McClymont Peace, planting, in pots and in a garden. and remedies if attacked. Master Gardener. Step by step MAY 11TH – Our annual Rare and siting, construction and mainten- APRIL 26TH – Crafts and Bake Unusual Plant Sale From 9 AM to 1 MAY 24TH – Bus trip to Montreal ance of plant, fish and care. 613-230- Sale 10 AM to 4 PM at Building PM in the parking lot off Maple and Botanical Gardens. Join us for their 3276 72 in the Arboretum. Crafters and Carling, on the Experimental Farm. Great-Gardening-Weekend extrava-

LOST AND FOUND PET RECOVERY

We all miss our pets when they be- ticipants will be sent a confiden- come lost. A missing pet is a stress- tial email with a description of the ful situation for both guardian and lost or found pet. When a pet is animal. Orrin and Pam Clayton wish found Orrin and Pam will notify the to set up a confidential email list of owner and arrangements can be made pet owners (and others who care) for the pet to be returned between in Riverview Park. If you wish to the parties involved . Your participa- participate please email letterit@ tion may result in a lost pet being re- rogers.com with your turned to their grateful owner. email address and postal address and telephone number. When letterit@rog- ers.com is notified of a lost pet all par-

Pet Memorial Balena Park hanks to the generosity and not only a way to remember your caring of our Riverview pet (dog, cat, bird, goldfish) but to Park residents there are support a very worthwhile organ- nowT 23 inscribed memorial bricks ization. in the Balena Park Pet Memorial If you wish to purchase a brick Patio. For every brick the Can- please pick up a pamphlet at the adian Guide Dogs for the Blind Elmvale Public Library or contact receives sixty-five dollars. This is 613-523-4339 Page 38 Riverview Park Review APRIL 2014

coffee to the fortunate April 12th Wholesale Outlet What’s happening at guests. Continued from page 35 Spring will eventually arrive and Blair Court Community House wouldn’t it be great to see the lat- in the store makes for easy shop- est, get ideas and perhaps welcome by Kristy Donnelly will be holding its Annual Gen- ping afterwards and Sherry will be spring with a great outfit at the lair Court Community eral Meeting in the basement of donating 25% of all sales the day right price? ‘Not your run-of-the mill House is a small, non- profit Nativity Church on April 24. The of the show to the Ottawa Hospi- models; not your run-of-the-mill fash- organization directly lo- meeting begins with supper at 530 tal, cancer research, and Victoria’s ion outlet’, you say? Not your run- Bcated in the Ottawa Community pm. Everyone welcome, please let Quilts (victoriasquiltscanada.com). of-the-mill fashion show either. Housing- managed neighbourhood us know if you would like to join It is these kind ladies from Victo- Enjoy! on Station Boulevard. Although us so we can ensure enough food ria’s Quilts who will be serving the the space is kindly provided by and refreshment for all. It is at Ottawa Community Housing, we this meeting we will be looking to are a separate organization provid- vote in our new Treasurer. We are ing programs and services aimed at still accepting applications for the addressing the day- to- day needs position of Treasurer. If you are in- of this vibrant and diverse com- terested in volunteering your time munity. and expertise, please contact the As soon as the ground thaws, community house for more infor- you can expect to see our new sign mation. erected on the front lawn. The On May 10, 2014, Blair Court sign will feature our logo, contact Community House will be host- information, as well as our new ta- ing its 3rd annual Community gline. Keep your eyes open, we are Safety Day in Coronation Park. hoping to reveal it soon. Drop by between 11am-2pm for The community house is free BBQ (services provided by pleased to announce it is involved Enbridge), demonstrations, infor- in an initiative to replace the trees mation booths and activities- all in that were taken down due to the the spirit of community and safety. ash borer beetle on the west side Please note that the bottom half on station Boulevard. Along with of Station Boulevard will be closed Blair Court community residents, during that time to ensure space the Riverview Park Community for the police cruisers, fire trucks Association and Ottawa Commu- and safe enjoyment of the event. nity Housing, we are looking to re- Want to know more about plant the almost 30 trees that were what’s going on at the community removed almost 3 years ago. Blair house, follow us on twitter (blair- Court Community House would court1), Facebook (Blair Court like to thank the Riverview Park Community House) or visit our Community Association for its website (www.blaircourt.ca). generous contribution of $1500.00 You can also contact Kristy to assist with the Station Boulevard Donnelly, Executive Director by Tree Revitalization Initiative. calling 613-736-5058 or emailing Blair Court Community House [email protected]

yourselfers could need, and even Rubin’s Paint blinds and window coverings can Continued from page 30 be ordered with the help of Ben to match a newly planned décor. temperature has on the drying of Major brands such as Benjamin paint. With the interior, it is defi- Moore, Cabot, Hunter Douglas nitely easier to control the tem- and Sikkens line the shelves of perature to ensure that the paint what could be called, ‘one of the dries properly, while at the same last real paint stores’. And, as Ben time, opening windows and/or us- notes, “Nowadays, as far as the ing fans is important in providing technical side of painting, we can ventilation. make things work, and anything is The weather makes things a paintable-even plastic lawn furni- little trickier when doing exte- ture.” rior painting, although the direc- Rubin’s Paints is another one of of living things. They even had a tions are quite clear on the side the great treasures of Alta Vista, Vincent Massey chance to tap a maple tree. The of paint cans with regard to op- even though it is definitely not 31 timum painting conditions. And unusual to have people who seek Continued from page best part of the day? Hands down, with spring and summer hope- painting expertise drive across the snowshoeing! fully just around the corner, the city to the 2649 Alta Vista Drive classroom” consists of 425 acres, Grade two students studied the general rule for painting is to stay store. Ben and his family should 254 acres of which is designated by growth and change in animals. out of both the sun and humidity; feel extremely proud to have been Environment Canada as Beckett’s They were lucky enough to spot although hard to believe with the able to provide us with the excep- Creek Migratory Bird Sanctuary. three white tailed deer and some weather we’ve been having. tional service that they have over Grade one students spent the chipmunks while walking through Rubin’s Paints carries all the the years. Thank you Rubin’s Paints day outside, exploring the woods the woods. paint-related supplies that either for your long and professional and searching for animal tracks Submitted by Mme Katie, Teacher commercial painters or do-it- support. while learning about the needs APRIL 2014 Riverview Park Review Page 39 Remember Mother Teresa? She cared for the poorest of the poor by Bill Fairbairn multitude of spiritual daughters of the missionaries, the Sisters a Guatemalan private school, built tough scrum forward on would continue.” asked them to help set tables and by the charity for the poor. the rugby field and an ad- John Jerome was born in assist in the evening meal, which His personal story in the book vocate for remembering Kirkland Lake, Ontario. His that day would consist of bread, Remembering Mother Teresa is theA saintly Mother Teresa of the father, Jerry, was a mining cheese, lettuce and water. John was one of numerous heartwarming Missionaries of Charity have little engineer and one-time labourer. asked to say the blessing before outpourings by individuals from in common except when you en- His mother, Marjorie, looked after the meal and he was summoning Canada to the United States to counter John Jerome along at the the family of five. After they had words when the door opened and India. Alta Vista Manor in Riverview moved to Sudbury, John schooled street people filed in and sat down. His co-author, JoAnne Christie, Park. alongside Ken Money, Canada’s While the Sisters were praying is the founder of Towerhill Charity John and writer JoAnne Christie, first astronaut, whom he said was for more food donations John Group, a non-profit educational four years ago co-authored the generally first in class while he introduced himself and began the development project in India. book, Remembering Mother Teresa, came first in English. blessing. She writes in the introduction: Sudbury was and still is a Suddenly one of the street “My journey, which culminated mining town and John worked in people jumped up and shouted: in the production of this book, the Copper Cliff Inco smelter for “Where’s the food?” began when I met Father Lukose a time but later entered Queen’s A big black man rose and Kochupurackal, a Claretian University Medical School. He retorted: “Let the father say the missionary from India who had studied medicine for three years grace!” come to work in our parish in but decided that teaching would be John, wearing a white turtle Manotick. I became aware of two a better vocation and teach he did neck sweater and a dark blue schools that he had established in English, anthropology, sociology rugby shirt, had been mistaken for Barwadih, India, and to which he and psychology at Ottawa’s now- a priest. was sending his Canadian salary. closed Torah Institute. He was He writes: “The muttering I also learned of the influence of also formerly head of English and and grumbling ceased and just Mother Teresa on his life. rugby coach at Col. By Secondary as we finished the prayer some The result of the meeting was a School and a member of the trucks miraculously arrived from life-changing journey to India with Ottawa Irish rugby club. Candlestick Park, where the San Father Lukose and two church He also coached the Canterbury Francisco Giants baseball game friends. Club and he tells of one experience was rained out. The trucks brought She goes on: “When I returned in April 1985 when the travel agent hotdogs, hamburgers, chips, cake to Ottawa I joined forces with by mistake placed the coaching and so on.” John Jerome and we decided to with sales and donations going staff of the high school team in Joy replaced gloom! collect inspirational stories for our to the Claretian Missionaries one of the most crime-ridden, “Those Sisters were serving book and donate the proceeds.” of India to support educational violent areas of San Francisco. transvestites, drug addicts, John thanks general manager Anita school projects for marginalized “Early in the morning I alcoholics, people in the sex trade Shale, the staff and residents of the students of all faiths. wandered around the area until and pimps. They work among the Alta Vista Manor for supporting If Pope John Paul II were I spotted a Roman Catholic poorest of the poor,” he said their book. still alive on this earth today he Church, where I went to say some Whether or not Divine Although JoAnne felt she had would certainly be remembering prayers. Upon entering I spied two Providence helped John’s rugby neither the qualifications nor the the four-foot-something Mother ladies praying. I went up to them: team win their match the next experience for a book she reminded Teresa who, in 2003, he beatified ‘Do you know where I can find the day is immaterial. John later went herself of Mother Teresa’s words, a saint for her care of the poorest Missionaries of Charity, Mother on to work in Toronto, Montreal, “God does not call the equipped. of the poor. His own words are: Teresa’s Sisters’?” Vancouver, and in Guatemala He equips the called.” “Mother Teresa died in Calcutta, “Yes, we are going to their soup with the Missionaries of Charity. John’s book costs $10 India, warmly remembered for her kitchen after mass. Come with He helped establish and pay the ([email protected]) Phone: 613 wonderful work, which her great us,” they invited. teachers of Escuela Santa Catarina, 739-0909 When they arrived at the house

actively involved with the printed that are essentially somewhat to work with his acrylic paints and Wyatt’s Dirty Day page. out of the norm for your average bring the entertaining story to life. Continued from page 29 Young children frequently learn and potentially protected urban Wyatt is a real little fellow and to read with picture clues, and seven year old, and puts the seven a lucky one too, for how many reinforce vocabulary, as long as it once again illustrator Greg Money year old into situations that could seven year olds do you know doesn’t take away from the story’s has effectively put his creativity definitely cause discussion. who not only have a book about enjoyment. to work to attract attention. With The story has been modelled themselves, but it is listed up on A suggestion was made by one his usual clever sense of humour after one of Lynda Morrissey’s four the internet too? FriesonPress parent that by altering the printer and creative flair he has created young grandchildren; and is part published Wyatt’s dirty day just this typography, as this book did, a cumulative effect of the dirt on of a wonderful legacy that she will past February, 2014: an interactive reader interest could be increased. Wyatt. And, by adding something leave for each. Again, as with her children’s book that is sure to The strategy should actually on to the young fellow from each other books, she communicated delight. appeal to the reading level of the misadventure, children, and adults with Greg via the computer, and Wyatt’s dirty day is available children who will relate to Wyatt, alike may soon find themselves shared her thoughts with him through FriesenPress and Amazon since typically this is the age group using a ‘Where’s Waldo?’ approach from the sketches he drew. for $8.87. Or signed copies can be that is quite interested and more to finding out what it is. Suggestions and photos went purchased from the illustrator, Greg In true Greg-like fashion he back and forth between the two, Money. also chose activities for Wyatt until Greg would get the go ahead Page 40 Riverview Park Review APRIL 2014 The history of Sushi with input from Peter Lin, Kevin Ye and Asian Fusion restaurants, it and Hao Chen actually spread to China from of 168 Sushi Southeast Asia, before it was ever 1760 St. Laurent Boulevard slowly introduced to Japan around he dish that people know the 8th century. Nowadays, sushi today as sushi is often is also well known in many parts thought to be only ‘raw of the world as a fast food. fish’,T when in fact there is now a With the original sushi or wide range of sushi dishes that nare-zushi, this was the way that has been developed over the people preserved their fresh years, and which do not contain fish to be eaten months later. any raw fish at all. Instead, some Without the benefits of modern common ingredients could in- day refrigeration, fermented rice clude pork, ground beef, mush- was wrapped around the salted rooms, vegetables or even mango fish, kept over a period of time, and banana. Salmon, crab meat, and then the rice was discarded shrimp, and other fish-yes, but before the fish was ever eaten. even with sushi, some of the parts The Japanese however liked such as eel must be cooked. Raw to eat their fish with rice. Later fish sliced and served by itself is then, partly raw fish was wrapped used in showing a sample of seaweed (R) and Hao Sushi Chefs Kevin making sushi Photo credit: Carole Moult actually ‘sashimi’. in rice, and eaten before it ever zushi was introduced next. Sushi has become extremely popular The evolution of sushi has lost its flavour, and was referred was still being made with rice, and for an excellent variety of been taking place for well over a to as ‘namanare’ or ‘namanari’. however the rice was no longer reasons. A wide choice of dishes thousand years. Legends abound, With this different way of eating used for fermentation. Instead provides something for everyone, but there is general agreement fish it was no longer a case of the rice was mixed with vinegar, and the ingredients of the food that it did begin as rice and raw using rice as a preservative, but plus fish, vegetables and other can supply some of the best fish, and that it had its origins in rather the semi fermented rice local food, with different chefs nutrition that there is.

Green Dragon Roll Crab meat sushi and salmon pizza Photo credit: Carole Moult Photo credit: Carole Moult

Southeast Asia. plus fish became a new type of preferring different kinds of sushi And to think that what Numerous sources note that dish in Japanese cuisine. vinegar. essentially began as a means of while sushi in today’s society is What has been sometimes When making sushi, everything preserving fish has now become very popular in both Japanese been called ‘fast sushi’ or haya- must be very fresh and of the one of the most well recognized highest quality, because the most of foods. popular dishes are not cooked. If you haven’t tried any sushi And while many think of sushi lately, Peter, Kevin or Hao, or as small rolled slices, seasoned indeed any of the servers at 168 diners know that the variety of Sushi, would be happy to help you types of sushi dishes is huge, with your decision-making from and that the common ingredient the great selection of amazing across all different kinds of sushi dishes on their picture menu. Or, is sushi rice. if you haven’t ever eaten sushi Depending on what the Sushi at all, you are going to be very Chef is making, the wrappings for pleasantly surprised at just how many of the dishes may be of rice wonderfully delicious it is. paper or ‘nori’, dried seaweed, and 168 Sushi is located at 1760 St. depending on what kind of sushi a Laurent Blvd., between Smyth Road person is eating the choice will be and Industrial Ave. 613-523-1680. either to use fingers or chopsticks. Open 7 Days a Week + Holidays. There is no debating that sushi 168SushiBuffet.com DESIGN - BUILD - MAINTAIN

EST 1988 Your Summer Page 42 Riverview Park Review APRIL 2014 Book review Tim cycled the world to help fix a brain injury by Bill Fairbairn physical capacity improved, over- tains and through the here can be nothing more seas travel to South Korea, Thai- high Andean plains of potent than a brain injury land and Bangladesh with his for- Ecuador. to focus the mind on the the-time-being nurse and friend. His next destination bestT possible ways to escape con- “For a month I just followed was Switzerland and fusing realities. like a puppy. It was a real escape. heading fast on wheels Tim Slykhuis came out of a I was away from home and the for Lausanne. “A little coma in an Ottawa hospital after real world. I almost forgot my before Montreux, at the being hit by a taxi that had come disabilities...I didn’t have a single other end of the lake, I from nowhere through a red light brain injury blowup during the passed touring cyclists in Westboro. Tim survived with entire trip.” slogging on an uphill a broken left arm, a cracked ver- Unfortunately, back home the grid. I heard one of the tebra and broken ribs. By far his new Tim in contrast to the old cyclists exclaim, “Holy worst injury was to his brain. It Tim returned with a vengeance. shit,” as I flew past the had sloshed around in his skull. Aileen and he were fighting all pack.” His body slipped into the criti- the time. “As my last expression He found in France, cal, self-protective state of repair of affection before she drove of where cycling is a na- called a coma. to start a new and hopefully bet- tional sport, that he was Fortunately for Tim, though ter chapter in her life, I kissed in good favour with the unknown to him at the time, the the end of my index finger and French and them with owner of a muffin shop had seen gently touched her cheek. Aileen him. He maintains that the collision with crystal clarity. ignored the gesture. She seemed exercise, French wine Tim would later need him as a uncertain how to react. My nurse and good food helped him im- he was recently elected to sit on good witness. just backed up the car and drove prove and dispel the dizzy spells the advisory council for the board As he opened his eyes, Tim out of my life forever.” of the past. He now follows strict of directors for the Ontario Brain tried to move, but his body and After a jury trial with the muf- nutritional guidelines. Association, advocating for peo- mind felt strangely numb. He fin shop eyewitness testifying that Tim, cycled on five continents ple with acquired brain injury soon instinctively realized that the taxi driver had been at fault, discovering new worlds and new anywhere. his whole world had changed. Tim received a princely sum for peoples. He cycled not only over He now lives in Ottawa with Tim’s self-written book, Starfish damages. He eventually turned to the Andes, but over the Alps, and his wife, Jolam, admitting that his Sky, tells of his long and dramat- his bicycle as a prospective rem- he even went into Ukraine and often forgetfulness and mental ic journey back from traumatic edy for his variable dizziness. He Russia seeking out purpose and tiredness can be challenging to a brain injury. He worked his way bravely joined a mountain bicycle hope. His search was never far woman who brightly colours his through amnesia, physiotherapy, trip and was off in motion. Dur- from reaching out to improve and world with exciting possibilities. occupational therapy, debilitat- ing 10 days he visited the Gala- give hope to weak and disabled Obtainable soon from Baico Pub- ing migraine headaches, countless pagos Islands, cycled through the minds. lishing Inc. ([email protected]) or the au- books on brain injury and, as his jungle, across the Andes moun- His improvement was such the thor ([email protected]).

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committee that, instead of hav- The Parks and Recreation ing a donation box for the car- Committee consists of co- nival, the Station Boulevard/ chairs Kim Fisher and Cheryl Blair Court Tree Rejuvenation Khoury, plus, Janina Nickus, Project should be the recipi- Louis Comerton, Paul Puritt, ent of any donated money. The Jane Rutherford, and Carole team from Blair Court created Moult. Well done to everyone a paper tree and each person or who made the day such a suc- family who put money in the cess showing that winter is fun donation jar had a leaf added to if it does not last too long!

Shoot to win!! Shoot to Photo credit: Bill Fairbairn the tree with their name on it.

David McGuinty M.P. Ottawa South with Cory, Charlotte Jim Watson, Mayor of the John Fraser, MPP Ottawa South(C) with daughter Kirsten(L) and Samantha at the Riverview Park Winter Carnival at City of Ottawa, joining and Jackie, Constituency Assistant to David McGuinty Balena Park, standing in front of the Fundraising Tree for Willow, Norah and Abby at MP(R), joining the RPCA Winter Carnival on February 2nd the Station Blvd./ Blair Court Tree Rejuvenation Project the RPCA Winter Carnival Photo credit: Bill Fairbairn Photo credit: Bill Fairbairn on Sunday, February 2nd. Photo credit: Bill Fairbairn Danny’s Spring Special is here $42.40$42.40 OilOil ChangeChange andand InspectionInspection Spring Special AddAdd $10.00$10.00 Summer tires already on their rims a savings of $10.00 $42.40 AddAdd $60.00$60.00 Summer tires not on rims, for most cars and trucks Installed and balanced a savings of Oil change , inspection $20.00 ... and more with this couponst * expires May 1 Danny Dear SERVICE CENTRE LTD. 850 Industrial Avenue, Unit #3 613 • 521 • 4216 Page 44 Riverview Park Review APRIL 2014 OMS Montessori is home to an award-winning natural playground by: Kendra Hoskin and there is also less conflict, per- ment in which OMS students would than those who play on traditional hey had a dream. haps because there are fewer rules be free to explore, create, and grow playgrounds with plastic equipment. In less than five years, the and the children have an outlet for in a way that would help them make “When children play with nature, dream became a vision, then their physical energy.” deeper connections to nature and to they’re less bored, more imaginative aT strategic plan, then a reality. Now, The dream of a natural play- themselves. and more creative,” said Pat. “Chil- OMS Montessori is home to an ground for OMS Montessori, an in- According to a 2012 University of dren are sensorial learners. They use award-winning natural playground. dependent school in the Alta Vista Tennessee study, children who play all of their senses when playing in na- “Since our students have started area, was voiced in 2009 at an OMS on playgrounds that incorporate nat- ture which is optimal for learning.” playing in our natural playground, Strategic Planning meeting.. Shortly ural elements tend to be more active they seem happier”, said Pat Gar- after, the OMS Board of Direc- Continued on next page

Our Natural playground wins an award as a special interest construction Our Natural playground wins an award as a special interest construction project in the Landscape Ontario Awards of Excellence 2014 project in the Landscape Ontario Awards of Excellence 2014 Photo credit: Earthscape Photo credit: Earthscape neau, Director of the English Pro- tors made a commitment to create gram at OMS Montessori. “Students a beautiful ‘green’ playground. The complain less about being “bored” goal was to have an outdoor environ-

Our Natural playground wins an award as a special interest construction project in the Landscape Ontario Awards of Excellence 2014 Photo credit: Earthscape APRIL 2014 Riverview Park Review Page 45

From previous page ground aligns with the values of Montessori pedagogy and the lon- The OMS Board wanted the new gevity of a natural playground ex- playground to be a school commu- ceeds that of the more traditional nity project, so they consulted teach- play structures. The OMS commu- ers, students and parents. They also nity is looking forward to years of held a “Planting Bee” in September natural play!

On Saturday, February 22nd., Pat Nuell opened her new shop to the public at 2630 Lancaster Road, Unit A. Specializing in custom fit for individuals

and teams, Pat is now also selling ready-to-wear Peak Sportswear on

Saturdays from 10:00- 2:00. A large selection of fabrics is available. Visit Pat A team effort in creating a painting of the new Natural Playground at Peak Boutique or telephone 613.238.8581 Photo credit: Ottawa Montessori School Photo credit: Carole Moult 2013, where the school community gathered on a weekend to plant the many flowers and shrubs that make up an integral part of the natural playground. Months after the Planting Bee, an 1992-2014years OMS parent wrote on the school’s Facebook page: “On the way into school this morning (in freezing January), the kids were asking when they would be able to “plant more flowers at school”. They love it!” In January, OMS’ natural play- ground, built by Earthscape, was awarded a Landscape Ontario Award of Excellence in the “Special Inter- est Construction” project category. Laura Hilliard, the Communications For all your Landscape needs Coordinator for Earthscape, said the playground is unique because it was 613-247-1887 designed specifically for the OMS klpsottawa.com site and it offers areas for multiple [email protected] levels of active and passive play, and for water play as well as natural fea- • Custom interlocking brick work and design tures like hills and plants. “We believe this kind of play- • Foundation excavation & waterproofing ground offers endless possibilities for creative and unstructured play,” said Laura. “By using natural mate- • Pool installation rials, kids can see the craftsmanship involved in creating each piece and • Snowblowing exclusive to Riverview Park use all of their senses to explore and & Elmvale Acres learn about the world.”

The OMS award-winning play- Can we go with the buildings black?Have the building back drop yellow ( clear).Leave the letters blue and the leaves green ( same).

I talk to Darrell and we think the buildings should be black and the building back drop be blue. AndA section introducing... of the leaf near the clock tower was behind the back drop and not like the other two. Can we bring it forward flowing behind Sorry about the delay, a little snow got in the tower? the way! Top Right is the winner so far. Can we put KD in the same blue?

I noticed the other three had a shadow Residential & effect that the top right did not. Is it because the blue and green are two dark colours?

Commercial Bin Rental I like the shadow effect or 3D effect of the other three. It looks more modern.

The K and the B are not lined up the same. I did not notice until someone pointed it out. Maybe not important at this stange. I have Waste & Junk Removal clients that ask we the same questions during a constuction job....lol

Loving it so far. Call me crazy but, should we try one logo with the buildings black? And Large Doors For Easy Loading leave the letters blue and the leaves green? Fully Insured 613-223-6845 We in your Neighbourhood Page 46 Riverview Park Review APRIL 2014 Up with a flourish went our little part of Ottawa by Carole Moult (Catholic), Church of Christ (non- Soccer Club at Riverview Park off and is one of the oldest shopping Photos on this page from Paul Walsh denominational) Nativite de Notre- Knox Crescent. malls in the city. Photos on page 47 from Orrin Clayton Seigneur-Jesus Christ, (French There is an active Riverview A number of hospitals are in Riv- n 1950, this area was annexed Catholic) and Trinity Church of the Park Community Association and erview Park, including CHEO, the by the city of Ottawa. It was Nazarene. Beside Trinity Church Neighbourhood Watch. Ottawa General Hospital, the Riv- called Riverview and had previ- is the Trinity Community Garden: The Dempsey Community Cen- erside, the Ottawa Rehabilitation Iously belonged to the Township of community garden for the neigh- tre is at 1895 Russell Road with pro- Centre, and the Perley and Rideau Gloucester. Mostly farmland, the bourhood. gramming throughout the year. The Veteran’s Health Centre. There is settlement was on the north end The Riverview Park Commu- Alta Vista Shopping Centre is close of what is now referred to as River- nity Association has adopted the to Industrial Avenue in its location, Continued on next page view Park. six City of Ottawa parks includ- Over the next few decades, River- ing Alda Burt, Balena, Coronation, view expanded to become a middle Dale, Hutton, and Riverview. There class neighbourhood of many bun- is also the Cancer Survivor Park galows and two storey homes, high at the corner of Riverside Drive rises, low rise walk ups, and town- and Industrial Avenue. The Cancer houses. Many of the original lots in Foundation officially opened the the 1950s sold for $250.00 during Maplesoft Centre adjacent to the the post-war baby boom era. There park in November, 2011. is community housing on both Sta- There are outdoor rinks at both tion Blvd. and Russell Road. Dale and Balena Parks during the The schools are Riverview Alter- winter skating season, with pro- native, Vincent Massey, the Ottawa grams during the summer at Balena, Montessori School, Franco Cite, where there is a wading pool and and Lycee Claudel. The Andrew Field House. A Guide Dog for the Flek Child Care Services Head Of- Blind brick patio is in located in fice is on Industrial Avenue. Balena Park, at the site of the Ellen Six churches are located in Riv- Lanthier Memorial Bench and Gar- erview Park: Immaculate Heart of den. In Riverview Park, off Knox Hurdman Tower looking west circa 1967 Mary Catholic Church, Emmanuel Crescent, parent volunteers orga- United, Resurrection of our Lord nize and run the Riverview Park

Post Office

Alta Vista south of Rideau River

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Pet Memorial Adopt-a-Park

Alta Vista store (now Shopping Centre)

Rolland and Drake (Early 50’s)

To the west of, or adjacent to Riv- From previous page erview Park is Old Ottawa East. On the Ottawa Health Sciences Tech- the north there is Eastway Gardens, nology Park located to the north, with Sheffield Glen on the other off of Smyth Road, with a small Uni- side of St. Laurent Blvd. to the east. versity of Ottawa campus included. The remainder of Alta Vista is to There are now four retirement the south. communities within Riverview The population of Riverview Park. Park is over 12,000 people, living Along Alta Vista Drive are the within a total area of 2.27 sq. miles, Head Offices of the Canadian Blood according to the 2011 Census. Trees Services, the Canadian Pharmacists line the streets, and because of its Association, the Canadian Dental proximity to downtown and the Association, Canadian Medical As- hospitals it is a neighbourhood Rolland and Drake (Early 50’s) sociation, and MD Subsidiaries plus where second generation families the Conference Board of Canada at are now locating. the corner of Smyth and Alta Vista. The boundaries of the commu- SUDOKU nity are Industrial Avenue to the north, St. Laurent to the east, the north side of Smyth Road to the south, and Riverside Drive to the west, although it is in Capital Ward 17. The remainder of Riverview Park is part of Alta Vista Ward 18. Councillor David Chernush- enko is the Ward 17 councillor, and for Ward 18, it is Peter Hume. The seat in provincial parliament is held by John Fraser, M.P.P. for Ottawa South, and David McGuinty, M.P. represents the Ottawa South riding 28 Looking down Lennox in the House of Commons. Sudoku on page Page 48 Riverview Park Review APRIL 2014 This year it’s May 19th... by Maria CampbellSmith night and slept long into the day, system, its telephone exchange, Canada came into its own dur- f you are yearning for sum- yet always had a high sense of duty. Library, Botanical Gardens, Royal ing Queen Victoria’s reign and Victoria’s cousin and penpal, Academy of Music and Financial with her blessing. We gained in- mer, the long weekend in Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg- Time’s newspaper. It was a re- dependence but still honoured May is our unofficial starting Gotha, became her true love, her markable era. our ties and traditions with Brit- Idate. Cottagers use this holiday husband and her most trusted ad- Queen Victoria began her reign ain. The Victorian era produced to “open up” for the season. Gar- visor. Young Victoria actually pro- while Dickens wrote his novels political, social and technological deners wait for it to safely plant posed the marriage in 1839 (when and audiences attended the new boons that shaped the nation we she was 20) and only 5 days into operas of Berlioz, Verdi and Wag- have become. So, however you their annuals. Party animals dub Albert’s visit to Windsor and the ner. By the end of her life and spend this Victoria Day weekend, it the “May 2-4” weekend and head English Court. It was Albert who reign, Tolstoy, Kipling, and Os- remember that our past helps to the beer store. Technically, was passionate about the Arts car Wilde were the writers of the determine current and future however, the Monday before May and Sciences. It was also Albert day. Music had Enrico Caruso blessings. Monday, May 19th is a 25 is a federal, statutory holiday who urged Victoria to resist party and Rachmaninoff and commu- unique holiday and summer is just politics and interference with the around the corner. It’s all good in Canada. It marks Victoria Day House of Commons. He even reason to celebrate! (to honour Queen Victoria’s birth- steered Victoria away from Lon- day). We all know that the holiday don, designing two new royal resi- Our national capital region is coming, but how much do you dences. Osborne, on the Isle of offers many ways to celebrate know about Queen Victoria? Why Wight, Victoria nicknamed their “island home”. Balmoral Castle, the holiday. What can you do? do we honour her year after year? in Scotland, she deemed the home Ultimately, Victoria is famous where she was happiest. The Victoria Day Festi- for being the longest reigning Victoria was devoted to Al- val runs from May 2 to May 18 at monarch in British history, from bert and greatly influenced by Queen Juliana Park (Carling & 1837-1901. (That’s 64 years on the him. When he died, in Decem- Preston). Admission is free and throne!) Her reign was long. Her ber of 1861, Queen Victoria went activities include midway rides, colonies were many. During her era into a deep, 3-year long depres- a petting zoo, food concessions, the British Empire thrived. Our sion. Benjamin Disraeli offered buskers and music. You might iconic image of Victoria is a strict her comfort and political counsel also enjoy strolling the tulip gar- and prudish old woman in a black and eventually Victoria gave her dens along Dow’s Lake (as this silk dress and white lace cap. Dig allegiance to his Conservative Par- year’s Tulip Festival runs May a little deeper however, and you ty. In 1876 they added Empress 9-19). Fireworks are scheduled discover a passionate woman who of India to her titles (which she for 9 pm at Dow’s Lake for the lived and reigned during an excit- loved) but by the end of her reign, festival’s final night. ing, tumultuous time. Pedal boats and canoe rentals at the world was forecasting the end Queen Victoria of Europe’s empires. the Dow’s Lake Pavilion usu- What was Queen Victoria Photo credit: Alexander Bassano in 1882 ally begin on the Victoria Day like? weekend. To put the Victorian era in In honour of our attachment Queen Victoria was a paradoxi- context... nication was transforming with cal person. Although a small and radio and gramophone record to the current Queen and to her Victoria was queen through the great-great grandmother Victoria, gentle lady, she was highly tem- invention of the telegraph, steam- technologies! The century of peramental. She was the mother steam gave way to the century of you could take a tour of the Gov- er ships (that could cross the At- ernor General’s Rideau Hall es- of 9 children (in 17 years) yet her lantic in 2 weeks), the age of the electricity! In 1901, the year of personal letters reveal she disliked Victoria’s death, the Lake Victoria tate, have a picnic on the grounds, railroads, revolutions in Europe’s or watch a cricket match. pregnancy, babies and children. cities, the American Civil War, the Railway was finally completed in This is additionally ironic, be- Africa and that same year, Britain Explore Parliament Hill (in- Klondike Gold Rush, the Boxer doors or out) and as you survey cause Victorian society idealized Rebellions in China and the Boer launched its first submarine. motherhood and family. Victoria Queen Victoria’s reign from the statues around Centre Block, War in South Africa. During Vic- search for the tribute to Queen was privately tutored, broadly edu- toria’s reign England introduced 1837 to 1901 also spanned the cated, and loved formality and cer- most dramatic period of Canada’s Victoria. official birth registration, surger- If you’re focused on a long and emony. Still, she demanded short, ies began to use anaesthetic, the history and development. We simple explanations on matters went from the revolts and rebel- active life yourself, Victoria Day fields of astronomy and physics in Ottawa begins “Sunday Bike- of state and gave terse commands developed. London got its sewer lions of Upper and Lower Canada herself. She stayed up very late at (Ontario and Quebec) in 1837, to days” (through to Labour Day linking the land with railroads, the weekend). Over 50 kms of park- Act of Union, responsible govern- ways in Ottawa and the Gatin- ment, the British North America eau Park are reserved for cyclists, Act, establishing the Dominion in-line skaters, runners or walk- of Canada and expanding the ers. Check out “Alcatel-Lucent Confederation of provinces. We Sunday Bikedays” on-line for transformed from colonial status routes and times. to sovereign nation, and needed no war to do it. Trivia Tidbits: Queen Victoria still holds the Celebrating Victoria Day... record of longest reigning British From the mid-1800s to the monarch, at 64 years (1837-1901). present we have celebrated Vic- Her great-great granddaugh- toria Day. Original legislation for ter is our current Head of State, the event dates back to 1845 from Queen Elizabeth II, and she is the parliament of the province getting close! of Canada West (Ontario). Back Queen Elizabeth (who very then, as they do now, people much like her ancestor is highly “cheered their queen” with pic- duty-bound and also favours Bal- nics, music, athletics, parades and moral Castle) has thus far reigned fireworks. Following her death in for 62 years (1952-present). 1901, Canadian federal law made Neither queen is the world re- it known officially as Victoria cord holder though. The longest Day. A majority of our provinces serving Head of State/reigning and all 3 of our territories now monarch is Bhumibol Adulyadej, also mark Victoria Day as a holi- the King of Thailand. He has day. (Quebec commemorates the reigned for almost 68 years! (from same date, but as “National Patri- June 9, 1946 to the present) ots’ Day” instead.) APRIL 2014 Riverview Park Review Page 49 Scots wha hae wi Wallace bled Dr. Bell’s anti-cancer fight was the Robbie Burns anthem rewarded with $1.2m grant fighting the north over oil near the by Bill Fairbairn by Bill Fairbairn leagues who have found a way to new border. ou would think that after r. John Bell of Riverview access cells from tumours at an The United Kingdom is a union 25 years of membership in Park, who for years has early stage of the disease and to freely agreed on as was its pound the Ottawa Fitness Club I been developing cancer- implant those tumour cells in im- sterling controlled by the Bank of Ywould still be able to use its tread- fighting viruses for pancreatic mune-suppressed mice to create England. Scotland doesn’t want to D mills, bikes and attend classes free drop its somewhat separate pound cancer treatment, has received a whenever I want despite having $1.2-million grant from the Can- cancelled my membership. sterling and other vital connections if it gains independence in the au- adian Cancer Society. I contributed to that club and The society’s Impact Grant to because I decided to leave shouldn’t tumn because the Scots might be Dr. Bell, senior scientist at the Ot- mean I lose my right to go in there in real financial trouble perhaps as tawa Hospital Research Institute and put my sweaty paws all over an independent Quebec might be. and a professor with the Univer- their equipment. After all, I even The Scots want to have their pound met my wife on one of its rowing and eat it as English Welsh and sity Ottawa Hospital Research machines. Northern Irishmen of the United Institute, will be used for further I can’t believe that they called Kingdom might tell the Scots. Or- research on his cancer treatment the police when I tried to take that ganizing a separate Scottish curren- mission. romantically historic machine back cy would be rather difficult. Trying It was one of three grants for to my native Scotland with me in to get by adopting the Euro might cancer research in Ottawa total- time for the independence referen- not be acceptable either. The par- ling $1.7 million. ents might not agree. The announcement of the tumours in the mice that match The Scots do not seek to drop grants came when Pancreatic Can- pancreatic cancer. That allows European Union membership de- cer Canada was rolling out a spring Bell’s lab to isolate viruses that spite the threat Spain will try to campaign to raise money and have specific properties to fight stop their country entering Europe awareness about the deadly form pancreatic cancer. as an independent country. Oth- of cancer that has a survival rate in Bell told The Ottawa Citizen erwise the precedence of a Cata- the low single digits. that if treatments for this cancer lonian state independence refer- An estimated 4,700 people were could be improved his team would endum might be on the cards for diagnosed with pancreatic cancer be really excited. Spain. The Scots were quite coy in 2013 in Canada and 4,300 died The other grants were to two about that when they declined to of the disease. other Ottawa researchers who are play the Catolonians in a friendly Pancreatic cancer is both dif- focused on breast and gynecologi- international rugby match last year. ficult to diagnose and difficult to cal cancer. Bit tricky getting into Europe when dum. Such arrogance, and the peo- treat. Bell is working with col- ple of an independent Scotland will all member countries including presumably the United Kingdom back me up I am quite sure. Good Day Workshop Certainly, other club members have to agree on acceptance even if acted with surprise at the sight of the Scots argue that they have been “Today I have a chance to give back, to feel valued” me trying to unscrew equipment European members for a wee while from the floor when I did not wish within the United Kingdom. by Denise Kennedy back, to feel valued. This is more to me a member any more. ince its inception in 1996 the than just a place for me and the Long time member Joe Smith is Good Day Workshop has other participants to go to every said to have commented: “Let’s be been located at the Bronson day. This place saves lives!” – An- honest, he was never that enthusi- SCentre. This program was created dré Parent, Finisher astic a member anyway so I’m not by Sister Marilyn McGrath g.s.i.c. Some participants start with a surprised he left. He wasn’t even with the support of her commun- one-day per week commitment. fun at social events. If he insists on ity, the Grey Sister of the Immacu- Soon it evolves into more frequent leaving then maybe he should think Then there is North Sea oil. Is it late Conception. Persons with dis- participation as they soon discov- about heading to Footloose in Ed- Scotland’s oil because the oil is in abilities, addictions and mental er the merits of being part of this inburgh to get one of those cheap the sea off Scotland? But didn’t Brit- illnesses, have found their niche community! When he was asked Scottish exercise bikes and pedal ish Petrolium develop the oilfields in restoring wood furniture. It has if he could come more frequently for independence. I hear they are in the same way that the British never been only about the furni- Jimmy Smith was overjoyed. At popular in European clubs.” developed other shared assets like ture, the program helps people re- last he felt wanted and appreci- Were Scotland to achieve in- currency and curling in the Olym- store their lives! ated! He has since progressed to pic Games. Well, maybe not curling dependence amicably from the The Good Day Workshop is a assisting in the kitchen where which, in Britain and even to some United Kingdom after more than very successful social enterprise lunch is served to a number of par- extent in Canada, is acknowledged 400 years of union it is likely the of the Shepherds of Good Hope. ticipants daily, and he has assumed to be a Scottish game with Scottish event would encourage separatists It provides participants with a more responsibilities in assisting in Italy, Spain and Quebec. Pauline Olympians playing it in the name of Britain. Just as ice hockey is a Ca- safe community where they can the Manager, Liz Gauthier. Marois might take what little ad- trust, laugh, work, build friend- The clients who have furniture vantage there might be. I wonder if nadian game. Only rub here is that Canada wins at curling as well as ships and become team players in to be repaired should call 613-236- the Canadian dollar and Quebec’s the maintenance of this wonderful 4979 and describe the work to be membership of a Canadian club of hockey! environment. Many of the partici- done. Supervisors provide esti- provinces would play a part there. So I say as a Scottish-Canadian pants have experienced barriers mates and follow the order. Word What would she want? to my English relatives and friends to employment due to living with of mouth advertising and the sup- One country that did separate that we both own the United King- their respective disabilities. This port of returning customers are was South Sudan after years of its dom, its currency, oil and curlers black African people being badly and that possessing them means program provides skills training in testimonials no business can buy! treated by their Arab north rulers keeping them together even if en- the repair and refinishing of wood There is a waiting list for furniture for decades in one united country. voking the name of Robbie Burns furniture to over 400 participants to be repaired, and true to form, South Sudan is embroiled in war as a patriot is the separatist strat- per year! good things come to those who right now within its borders and egy. “Today I have a chance to give wait! Page 50 Riverview Park Review APRIL 2014 The last days of snow

Not on my watch... Photo credit: Tanya Fraser

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The Parks, Recreation and Environment Committee of the Riverview Park Community Association

wishes to give a special Thank you to Kevin Leduc of KLPS in acknowledgement of all his great assistance keeping the ice rink cleared Photo credit: Trevor Denis for the skaters of Balena Park. Thank You Photo credit: Nicholas Swandel APRIL 2014 Riverview Park Review Page 51 ...right?

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