Street Mural Painting at the “Five Corners” Intersection

The voice of the community for more than 60 years • May 2017 • Vol. 68, No. 5 Street mural painting at the “ﬁve corners” intersection By John Forsey

Mark your calendars! On Sunday June 4, 2017, starting at 10 a.m., families are invited to participate in the painting of the street mural at the “five corners” intersection (Ava/Eastbourne/Braemar). The Man- or Park Community Association has been working with Rideau-Rockcliffe Councillor Tobi Nussbaum on this initiative aimed at slowing traffic and beautifying the neighbourhood. The street mural is to be implemented in accordance with the City of Ottawa’s Street Mural program. In the event of inclement 57 Ride team pumped and ready-to-go during the June 2016 ride. Ryan McCrickard; Mark Smith (back row); John Gomes; weather or other unforeseen events, it may be Jonathan Hoffman, Norm Milley and Tim Burston. Photo: Courtesy of John Gomes necessary to postpone the event, likely to June 11. Any postponement will be announced on the MPCA Facebook page and on Councillor 57 Ride team to ride for Roger Neilson House Nussbaum’s website. (inspired by the lives of Phoebe Rose progressive, life-limiting illnesses. as well as fund the first-ever, summer Come and meet our contest winners, and Jonah) Travelling the back roads and accom- day camp at the house. Manor Park residents and twin sisters Shan- panied by the ‘Blister Bus’ driven by “This ride is all about being part non and Cailie McClement. The sisters have By Sharleen Tattersfield Tim Burston and Ryan McCrickard, of a team that’s dedicated to giving created a beautiful and original design that, the ride will end at the RNH finish back to the community by raising once painted on the street, will have a lasting Four local cyclists will soon gear up line on Smyth Rd. in Ottawa. funds for Roger Neilson House,” for the fourth annual 57 Ride. Travel- Ties to Roger Neilson House are says John Gomes, a founding 57 Ride impact on our neighbourhood. ling 450 km from Toronto to Ottawa, close with the riders and their sup- partner along with his riding partner, Children will be invited to participate in the June 22 to 25 event marks the sec- port team inspired by the lives of two Norm Milley. “I now have my own the painting. The principle is similar to a giant ond year 57 Ride has raised funds and young children, with links to Manor young family and appreciate just how paint-by-number kit. This is an opportunity awareness in support of Roger Neil- Park, who recently passed away. healthy my girls are. It’s rewarding to not to be missed if you want your children to son House (RNH) — a unique Ottawa Jonathan Hoffman and Mark Smith give back and help raise awareness.” enjoy a unique experience. facility providing paediatric palliative will ride in memory of their children, Throughout the year, John, who Although the intersection will be closed care for children and their families. Phoebe Rose and Jonah, respective- also volunteers with the Chronicle to vehicles on this occasion, please ensure The riders — Jonathan Hoffman, ly ... both families having received delivery team, organizes community that children under 12 are accompanied by John Gomes, Norm Milley and Mark timely, supportive care and services events to raise money and awareness an adult. We hope you take the opportunity Smith — have set as their goal to raise from RHN. Funds raised this June for 57 Ride ... now linked to the Ot- to meet some neighbours, help beautify our $17,500 and, in the process, to build will help establish a music therapy tawa Senators Foundation. neighbourhood and have some fun. awareness of this special place that program; support bereavement coun- “I’m very grateful to John for ap- helps children and families facing selling; provide playroom materials >>CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

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Manor Park Plant Sale Columns Etiquette Matters 20 Saturday, May 20, 2017 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Business Buzz 12 Meet Your Neighbour 41 Corner of Braemar Street and Hemlock Road (near the front of Manor Park Public School) Canine Chronicles 34 MPCC Programs 21 • Annual Flowers • Hanging Baskets Community Bulletin Board 44 Chronicle Essay 8 • Herbs & Veggies! Dogs in the ’Hood 35 Sports 32-33 Proceeds support the Manor Park Public School Home and School Association for student activities. Cash/Cheque only. Page 2 • Manor Park Chronicle May 2017 May 2017 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 3 Sugar Festival: celebrating spring at Richelieu Park

By Sharleen Tattersfi eld

The 2017 Sugar Festival weekend, held April 1 and 2, was a great success. Festival go- ers enjoyed hearty lumberjack breakfasts and a Sunday brunch; taffy on snow at the Sugar Shack; listening to folk and Cajun-style music; meeting close-up with sled dogs and petting-zoo animals; partaking in the delights of horse-drawn carriage rides and the thrills of the lumberjack contest, the bouncy castle inﬂ atable and the Taking in the sights and delights, were antics of the many, animated two Manor Park families: Renee, son The line-ups were long for ‘Taffy on Snow’ at the Sugar Shack served up by students from the UOttawa’s Centre for Global street performers. Spirits were Rowan (left) and husband Matt (far and Community Engagement. Photos: Sharleen Tattersfi eld high ... pleasing both the young right) and Christine, son Julian and and the young-at-heart! husband Johnny.

It was standing room only at the petting zoo display. The llama, with his long neck, got fi rst dibs on the kibble-fi lled, sugar cone treats. After fi nishing their taffy-on-snow treats, these little ones headed off to check for more sap.

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Publishers Jennifer Elder & Jennifer Morin Manor Park Community Association (Meet Your Neighbour Columnists) Manor Park Community Council Cecilia Pita (Etiquette Matters) Denise Rackus Board (What your neighbours are reading) Catherine Bourque (MPCA) Sharleen Tattersfi eld (Photographer, Erin Yoshida (MPCC) Dogs in the Hood) Jim Kenward Robert Todd (Writer) Evelyn Kidd Andrea Poole (Treasurer) Advertising Team David Bruce Managing Editor John Graham Allison Delaney Robert Todd (Ad Accounts) [email protected] Distribution Advertising Manager Colin Chalk Sharleen Tattersfi eld 613-744-1427 [email protected] 613-749-9922 Mailings Jim Kenward “REALLY? A garage is supposed to be for cars?” Production Manager Patti Moran Submission Guidelines: SUBMISSIONS Please submit articles, letters to Editorial Team the editor, notices and photos to The Chronicle welcomes for consideration MANOR PARK NOTABLES: Jane Buckley (Copy Editor) [email protected] Jennifer Cook (Writer) information on community news, profi les, Submit names to [email protected] Advertising Inquiries: Ewen Cornish (MP Notables) opinion pieces, essays, letters, photographs and For deadlines and advertising book- PHOTOS: Danna Farhang (Business Buzz) art work but does not guarantee publication. ing, contact our advertising manager. John Graham We reserve the right to edit for length, clarity, The Chronicle is always interested in receiving Please submit advertising (Editorial Cartoonist, Writer) grammar and legal considerations. photos. Consider sharing your photos with our copy by email to Christiane Kirkland (Writer) We take care to preserve the writer’s position readers. Digital images (high resolution, please) [email protected] and to retain the writer’s “voice”. can be sent by email to the editor. Sandie McArdle (Alternative Medicine) Chantal Mills (Canine Chronicles) Printed by Winchester Print Send submissions to BULLETIN BOARD NOTICES: [email protected] Submit notices for community events to the editor. LETTER TO THE EDITOR Please ensure that: • articles do not exceed 800 words; NEXT ISSUE • letters do not exceed 300 words; September 2017 Dear Editor • event listings do not exceed 50 words; Charlie, the young orange cat with white tipped-tail, went • submission is in by deadline, or earlier; Deadline for booking advertising: missing in Manor Park on February 8. It is with real sadness • electronic fi les [.doc or .rtf] are sent to: August 4, 2017 that he was discovered in our neighbour’s yard. We can’t know [email protected] Submission deadline for ad creative: what happened, but he didn’t make it, and has been buried in • photos [high-resolution: 300 dpi un- August 22, 2017 our garden. cropped] are submitted with articles as [email protected] He was a charming animal: contented, tremendous tree- separate email attachments and accom- 613-749-9922 climber, and a buddy of local cats. panied by a caption and photo credit. The Burpees would like to thank our community who ral- Deadline for articles and photos: lied to search for him in the snow, put out food, called, texted Letters to the Editor: August 18, 2017 and emailed regardless of the hour of the night. The care you Senders must include complete address and a have shown in Manor Park, Lindenlea, Rockcliffe, New Edin- contact phone number. Addresses and phone Send submissions to burgh and Vanier is very touching. Thank you. numbers will not be published. We reserve the [email protected] Lana Burpee right to edit for space and content. Ava Road

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In addition to home delivery to Manor Park, Manor Park East, Manor Park Hill and Cardi- nal Glen, here’s where you can fi nd copies of our community paper: The Chronicle Beechwood Ave.: Art House Custom Framing; Arturo’s Market; Beechwood Auto Service; Beechwood Village Chiropractic Centre; Books on Beechwood; Bridgehead; Clocktower Brew Pub; Da Bombe; Edward Jones; Fresh; Imperial Barber wishes our readers, Shop; Kavanaugh Garage; Kelly’s Barber & Beauty; Metro; Monson Deluxe Cleaner; Nature’s Buzz; New Edin- burgh Pharmacy; Ola Cocina; Red Door Provisions; Rockcliffe Park Branch; Ottawa Public Library; Second Cup; Scone Witch; Sushi Me; Tea Tyme and Your Pet Palace. contributors and St. Laurent Blvd.: Bread & Roses Bakery; Celadon Salon & Spa; Dairy Queen; Edward Jones; Encounters with Canada; Epicuria; advertisers a Golden Crust Pizzeria; Kalyana Yoga Shala; Koffee Korner; Lebrun Service Centre; Mac’s Milk; Nick’s Manor Park Grocery; Pro-fi t Tailoring; RCMP Curling Club; St. Laurent Branch, Ottawa Public Library; St. Laurent Community Centre and Time Sharpening; wonderful summer. Montreal Rd.: Elegant Hair & Skin Care; Halley’s Service Centre; Maison Baguettes; Paris Shoe Repair; Quartier Vanier BIA; See you in September! Quelque Chose Pâtisserie; Steadfast Dental; The UPS Store; Vanier Branch, Ottawa Public Library and Vanier Community Service Centre. May 2017 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 5 Beechwood Market – going online and making a move By Chris Penton fiesta. Some of your favourite vendors year for this service, we didn’t want to Making a move are back: bite off too much and get into delivery. On Labour Day, the Beechwood Mar- The Beechwood Market will kick into Foster’s Family Farm, Proulx Maple That will come in due course. ket will make an all-out relocation to gear on June 10 on Saturdays 9 a.m. to and Berry Farm, Hall’s Apple Market, Optimiste Park. The park, located three 2 p.m. for 18 weeks until Thanksgiving, Beking’s Eggs, Harvest Honey, On the Going online blocks to the east, has been revamped to October 7. Still on the front lawn of the Bend Maple and Sugar Shack, Jargon The only market to put up a truly virtual the tune of $1 million. Complete with old St Charles Church, 135 Barrette St., Preserves, Maison Baguettes, Barking version of itself, we think it will give play structures, spinny ride (regulated but there is a move in the works. Barista (starts July 8) individuals and businesses an attractive for speed, of course), swimming pool, This year’s Beechwood Breakfast We have two new farms joining us: second option. It should also tap into the wading pool, basketball/ball hockey duties will be shared between the Beech- a local soap maker; some unique, new- further reaches of the East End, increas- rink, workout area, picnic tables and wood Gastropub, the boys at Jargon and prepped food options and more. ing traffic in Beechwood Village. heaps of green space, the park is the Los Tamalitos. Live music will contin- To tackle a growing market, the Please stay tuned to social media, closest thing you’ll find to an Ikea play- ue and the kids’ craft table will be well Beechwood Market will go online this cards in the mail or sign up at beech- room in this end of town. Tucked in stocked. year. You can shop online and pick your woodmarket.ca to stay informed about behind the fire station on Beechwood, Look for special programming on items up on-site, aggregated and placed this new option and all other things Optimiste Park is going to make a great Opening Day, Canada Day and a Fall ever so gently in your trunk. A ‘pilot’ Beechwood Market. new home for the Beechwood Market. GST/HST tax rebate on substantially renovated homes By Andrea Poole, CPA, CA cantly renovated homes. What construction is eligible? the living area of the house. into GST and PST with sepa- In Manor Park, as the Construction may be done by the In all circumstances, ALL rate forms for each. The GST Prior to the creation of the HST, houses age, there has been owner, by somebody engaged by owners of the home must move rebate is limited to house and most home construction had a lot of either tear down and the owner or the new home may into the home and consider the land with a value of less than GST charged but was free of rebuild or significant renova- be purchased from a builder. home to be their principle resi- $450,000, which means that PST. Since the HST was imple- tions. In either scenario the • Newly built homes dence. If you purchase a home Manor Park renovations/builds mented, the cost of building or home owner may be entitled • Substantially renovated jointly with the assistance of will generally not qualify. The renovating in Ontario increased to a partial rebate of the GST homes: substantial gener- your parents, for example, and PST portion, however, is not by the 8 per cent of Ontario’s and/or PST. I would encour- ally means at least 90 per their names are on the title, even limited by a land/value cap so provincial sales tax. To offset age you to research this sub- cent of the interior of the though you are living in the homeowners are entitled to this additional expense the Ex- ject independently (CRA existing house is removed home, if your parents are not also claim up to $16,080 in PST cise Tax Act was amended to guide RC4028) or to seek as- and/or replaced. living with you then the CRA has rebate. The rebate application provide for an HST rebate on sistance from an accountant • Major addition: a major addi- deemed that none of you are eli- must be completed and submit- the purchase of new homes or but, as a starting point, here is tion is added to the home that gible to claim the rebate. ted to the CRA within two years on the money spent on signifi- the basic framework: at least doubles the size of The HST rebate is divided of the end of the construction.

FROM PAGE 1 >> nancial support for our programs House was among the first to of giving back and gaining the end-of-ride celebration! and services ... we rely on this for reach out to us after Phoebe’s awareness of the palliative ser- “There is no time limit on proaching me last year about 30 per cent of our overall fund- passing,” says Phoebe’s mom, vices provided by our facility,” grief ... Roger Neilson House honouring little Jonah and ing.” Last year, 57 Ride monies Jenny Doull. “They provided says Megan. continues to provide support to Phoebe Rose through 57 Ride,” helped purchase toys for RNH’s counselling for us, Phoebe’s And, that support is mu- our family as we painfully nav- says Mark Smith. “Because I outdoor patio and for its family sister and grandparents, and, tual. Last year, RNH held a fin- igate the world without Phoe- met Phoebe’s parents Jonathan support group, which provides through this, we were able to ish-line reception where chil- be,” says Jenny Doull. “We are and Jenny through the bereave- bereavement services not only make invaluable connections dren and families at the house, so grateful to have them in our ment support group, it seemed to Ottawa families, but also to with other families like ours.” along with riders’ family and community.” fitting to ride in support of those in the Champlain LHIN “When a community like friends, gathered to cheer on For further information on RNH ... an incredible resource area and Western Quebec. Manor Park suffers a loss, it’s the bicyclists with noise mak- the ride or to make a donation, in our community ... so deserv- “Staff at Roger Neilson important to know about ways ers and balloons. It was quite please visit www.57ride.ca . ing of our support.” “This is our 11th year of operation,” says Megan Wright, RNH Executive Director. “We’re @ most grateful for community fi- Summer Only a few spots left!

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to help, do not hesitate to send with the potential domino ef- Manor Park one. Over the next Manor Park FROM THE DESK OF: us an email (mpca@manor- fects of OCDSB’s short-sighted few days, MPCA will try to get park.ca). Please follow our decision to close Rideau HS. more information from the lo- Facebook page for the updates. Many questions remain un- cal MPP and from provincial Community Lately, difficult news answered. What will become officials. It is also certainly an reached the neighbourhood of Queen Elizabeth Public issue that you, as citizens, can Association when the Ottawa-Carleton Dis- School? What will be the long- raise with elected officials. We trict School Board (OCDSB) term impacts on our respective will keep you posted of the de- decided to vote against a motion communities, particularly stu- velopments. Contact us at presented by OCDSB trustee dents from vulnerable groups Manor Park has survived [email protected] Chris Ellis that, if successful, such as Aboriginal peoples or other challenges in the past. would have changed school refugees? What will be the fu- I am by nature an optimis- EXECUTIVE boundaries so that Manor Park ture vocation of the large piece tic person and I am happy to Manor Park Community and Overbrook students would of real estate presently occu- meet the challenge of making President: Association President have been redirected to Lisgar pied by Rideau HS? What kind this extraordinary neighbour- Sébastien LaRochelle-Côté (following the closure of Ride- of message does this send about hood a better place to live for SÉBASTIEN au High School). In support raising a family in the city? And everyone, together with other Vice-president: LAROCHELLE-CÔTÉ and in collaboration with some perhaps more importantly, what communities of Ottawa’s urban Adam Robb Manor Park parents, MPCA vision does the OCDSB have core. But the bottom line is that An exciting initiative spon- sent a delegation to argue in fa- for a community with various we should be entitled to our Treasurer: sored by the Manor Park Com- vour of the motion, which was needs such as ours? schools and our services. Pat Dunphy munity Association (MPCA) unfortunately voted down after Furthermore, on April 13, As a community associa- Secretary: will soon become a reality! On long hours of debate. I was disappointed to learn that tion, we need to address the is- Debra Sharpe the morning of Sunday, June As a result OCDSB stu- another long-standing institu- sues that are putting pressure on 4, Manor Parkers are invited dents in Manor Park will be tion in Manor Park —Service our community creatively and to the five-corner intersection directed to Gloucester High Ontario in Manor Park Plaza — collectively. But to do this, we Directors (Ava/Braemar/Eastbourne) School. Many parents and suddenly closed. In Manor Park, need all the help that we can get. Natalie Belovic to assist or participate in the students in Manor Park, un- Service Ontario was convenient Do not hesitate to join us if you painting of the first street mural derstandably, have difficulty not only to local residents but share the view that more needs Catherine Bourque in the history of Manor Park. It to swallow the notion that far- also to residents of Vanier, to be done to make sure that John Forsey has been designed by long-time away Gloucester HS will be Overbrook and elsewhere who Manor Park remains one of the Manor Park residents and twin their community school. As we could easily get there by bus. best places to live in all of Otta- Don Lishman sisters Shannon and Cailie Mc- repeatedly told the OCDSB, In replacement, Service Ontario wa, if not the country. Over the Sandie McArdle Clement. Children should be parents will now contemplate said that they would open a new next few months, MPCA will especially thrilled to participate other options, such as going service centre in May, to be lo- work with stakeholders and resi- John Pallascio in this giant “painting by num- with other boards (including cated in Beacon Hill North. But dents to develop a vision for the Marc Patry ber” event. But we need a few the French Catholic or public). for many, that location is going future. We owe this to the next volunteers! If you are interested We all should be concerned to be far less accessible than the generation of Manor Parkers. Martha Patterson

Ex Officio Additional traffic calming measures coming in Manor Park Allan Martel (President, Cardinal Glenn As spring weather returns and Manor of flexiposts on Hemlock Rd., the addi- Sandridge Rd. much safer for pedestrians, Community Assoc.) Park families enjoy local streets, MPCA tion of flexiposts on St. Laurent Blvd., cyclists and children. In the near future, new measures will Allison Delaney has been working with the office of Coun- and pavement markings on London Ter- (Editor, Manor Park Chronicle) cillor Nussbaum to ensure that seasonal race, Merriman Ave. and at the path- be proposed for Brittany Dr. and some ad- measures to slow automobile speed and way crossings between Eastbourne and jacent streets in Manor Park Hill. These reduce the risk of accidents will be re- Arundel avenues. A planter box will be proposals follow several rounds of con- Life Members introduced this year. The signage, paint installed at the corner of Arundel Ave. sultations that were held by the City. markings and flexiposts introduced last and Dunvegan Rd. MPCA will continue to work with the Loie Macdougall year on Hemlock Rd., Birch Ave. and In addition, two permanent speed City and the office of the councillor on the Peter Macdougall Braemar St. will return. humps will be constructed on Sandridge proposed measures. We will also continue I am also pleased to report that some Rd., one at Merriman Ave. and the other to provide information via our Facebook additional measures will be implement- at Kilbarry Cres. Speed humps are effec- page. MPCA would like to thank Council- ed by the City this spring. These mea- tive speed reduction measures and will, lor Nussbaum for his ongoing collabora- sures include an increase in the number therefore, make that particular area of tion on this important file. May 2017 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 7 Creating a lasting green legacy for future generations FROM THE DESK OF: Canada 150 Maple Groves team scores at TD Place Sta- project dium this year, a tree will be This year marks Canada’s planted at the OC Transpo 150th anniversary and, in Trim Park and Ride in recog- addition to the many excit- nition of the thousands of foot- ing events and celebrations ball fans who use transit ser- planned for our nation’s ses- vices to get to the games. quicentennial, special proj- Ottawa football fans who ects are being implemented to cheered the REDBLACKS leave a legacy for future gen- can now also celebrate the erations. One legacy project is addition of green space. The the Canada 150 Maple Groves new green space, the RED- Ottawa Mayor project. The City of Ottawa BLACKS Forest, will be JIM WATSON will plant a grove of 150 native planted in June and will be Canadian maple trees in each a mix of 26 trees of differ- One of Ottawa’s most unique of our 23 wards. These groves, ent species—the number of characteristic is its particu- which may take the form of a home touchdowns made by larly large geographical formal cluster of trees, linear the REDBLACKS in 2016. scale. Its total land surface groupings, or maples planted Photo: City of Ottawa The REDBLACKS Forest is of 2,758 square kilometres is within a reforestation site or a great example of the City’s large enough to encompass natural area, will consist of na- er to plant one million trees in town. Last season, Ottawa’s commitment to support an the cities of Calgary, Ed- tive Canadian sugar, red and the City of Ottawa. Canadian Football League and environmentally sustainable monton, Montreal, Toronto silver maples. The sites within Just last month, Ottawa 2016 Grey Cup Champions Ottawa, while leaving a last- and Vancouver. Much of our each ward have already been 2017 announced that the Red the REDBLACKS, announced ing green legacy for future City’s land surface is made selected, and tree planting will Bull Global Rallycross cham- that for each touchdown the generations. up of rural and farming ar- start this month. You can fi nd pionship event will head to Ot- eas, which boast a rich and more information on the City’s tawa for the fi rst time. In sup- diverse green space and tree trees and community forests at port of the One Million Trees canopies. www.Ottawa.ca/en/residents/ project and to further support As our City’s population water-and-environment/trees- this important legacy of the ses- grows, so do our family-cen- and-community-forests. quicentennial year, the series’ tric suburbs and vibrant ur- organizers have committed to Presenting the Classic Hits of Broadway ban neighbourhoods. To keep One Million Trees legacy project planting 3,000 trees to off-set and the London Stage in Heritage Perth our urban core green and Canada’s 150th birthday has the event’s carbon footprint. our neighbourhoods beauti- also inspired Ecology Ottawa’s Visit www.TreeOttawa.org and June 23 to July 16 ful, Ottawa is working with and Tree Ottawa’s One Mil- fi nd out how you can also get numerous partners and or- lion Trees legacy project. This involved! ganizations on tree-planting ambitious project is a great initiatives that will see thou- example of collaboration, as REDBLACKS Forest sands, if not millions, of trees local schools, community asso- The legacy would not be com- July 21 to Aug. 13 planted in our city this year ciations, corporations, charities plete without honouring Ot- alone. and residents will work togeth- tawa’s history as a lumber

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Interior Design • Custom Furniture • Re nishing 47 Main Street, Ottawa 613-563-1046 www.eEmporium.com Page 8 • Manor Park Chronicle May 2017 THE CHRONICLE ESSAY When neighbourhoods change, either up or down, is it inevitable? By Douglas Cornish particularly older, established These older, established no garage at all. There is the ones. And, they either change neighbourhoods suddenly be- odd swimming pool now in the Recently I sent a birthday card up or change down. Westboro came desirable and nostalgic to Park. to one of my brothers. The card has gone through this. It was a live in. The only problem was Manor Park has definitely had a picture of Charles Dar- simple working/middle class that they became so trendy to changed. Some houses now sell win on the front and beneath area. New Edinburgh has gone live in that the prices rose to for more than a million dollars! Darwin it read: You don't age, through this. It was working the point where some who ac- Some houses are merely pur- you evolve. class and then went through the tually grew up in these areas chased just to fix them up and Neighbourhoods are a lot “yuppified”, gentrification stage. could not afford to move back then flip them to make money like that. They change. It hap- The Glebe has done the same, so into them. Manor Park has to buy another one. There are pens to most neighbourhoods, has Sandy Hill in places. been ‘yuppified’ and gentri- more diplomatic license plates fied — the Rockcliffe-ization, now — diplomats used to if you will. In the early days mostly live or rent in Rock- it took one income to run a Many Manor Park parents cliffe, but many can't afford Manor Park household of four don't send their kids to Manor to do so these days. There are or five kids. Now it takes two Park School. They go to the more moneyed professionals incomes to run a household of private schools of Ashbury now in the Park. There always two or perhaps three kids. or Elmwood, or to the popu- were lawyers, doctors, dentists, My family has been in lar independent day schools, engineers, etc., in the Park, but Manor Park Hill for 60 years; which have spring up all over. the two-couple professional I'm a second-generation owner. Alvin Heights, which used to team is now quite common. I went to Manor Park School. be a low-rent area, has been On the dead-end street I was a Cub and Boy Scout in replaced with popular condos where I grew up, none of the Manor Park, participated in and a new name: Manor Park original mothers worked. hockey, Little League Baseball, East. Once-popular confec- Motherhood was a profession the May Fair, the Winter Carni- tioneries are now marijuana in those days. Childhood was val, paper drives, bottle drives dispensaries, or cuisine-type unstructured: the one cardinal and so forth. Manor Park has restaurants. There is no longer rule was that you had to be changed since my day. There a Hardware store, a Pharma- home for supper. are many high-end foreign cy, a grocery store, or a Bank Manor Park, these days, (or status symbol) German right in the area. Probably the has become a desirable place to cars now in Manor Park (and only commercial enterprise left live (and rightly so), and it has sometimes two per household). from my childhood is the Dairy almost become some sort of a Nothing against high-end cars, Queen, or Nick’s (in my day status to live in the Park. One mind you, my father owned a was Joe’s). could argue either way that the Jaguar at one point. The houses have changed Park is much better today, or When I was growing up, as well. Some have been torn perhaps worse. It's definitely the house across the street from down completely and replaced good for high-salary earners us, and also a house around by something that doesn't al- who are probably the only ones the corner, had four girls — ways legitimately honour the that can afford to live in the and one bathroom! En-suites traditional neighbourhood ar- Park today. were non existent. Show-off chitectural integrity, or they’ve Is this change good and/ kitchens didn't exist. I chuckle been renovated top to bottom, or was it just inevitable? Has sometimes when someone has where some come now with a Manor Park aged well and spent 30- or more-thousand wine cellar or a sauna. Many changed well as a middle-class dollars on a kitchen, and then of the newly renovated hous- community? Who am I to say? there's a takeout on the granite es now have garages whereas If you asked me, I think counter top (because many are most of the early Manor Park probably that it has just merely too busy to cook these days). houses had merely carports, or evolved. May 2017 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 9 Experiencing Pura Vida! in Costa Rica en español

By Alexandra Wood and Sophia Wood Mas- ing so closely with our clients; from the sicotte moment they express an interest in coming to learn Spanish at ILISA, to the mo- This winter I finally decided to spend a ment they arrive, until they leave. week in Costa Rica, just like so many of Should you be interested in learn- my neighbours who have already been ing Spanish, improving your Spanish, there often more than once, and loved it. or looking for an exciting language I had a great excuse, which was to visit learning adventure for your family, my daughter Sophia who was working here are a few reasons why I would in the capital, San José. She obtained a recommend you consider ILISA as paid internship placement through AI- your language school of choice in SEC (a youth-led network) with a Span- Latin America: ILISA has an outstand- ish language school where she could ing reputation among our clients and apply her business skills while perfect- alumni; it’s a family run school that ing her Spanish. I was most impressed was established more than 30 years to see how fluent she had become and ago; its teachers are highly qualified how comfortable she was in her new and experienced professionals with de- environment. As a mother I felt reas- grees in their field; class sizes always sured finally seeing where she lived and have a maximum of four students; it worked and proud to see how appreci- is well located in the quiet, yet lively, ated she seemed to be by her colleagues neighbourhood of San Pedro, a short and new friends. distance from downtown San José; it I knew I wasn’t going to be able to offers competitive prices for packages spend that much time with Sophia given including: homestay, tuition, cultural her work commitments, so I headed on activities as well as airport pick up and my own for a couple of days to Manuel drop off; and you can get University Antonio to discover its natural beauty credits and the opportunity to take the as well as the wealth of flora and fau- SIELE exam to gain an international na of its famous National Park. Then certificate of Spanish proficiency. I made my way to a small town called We, at ILISA, look forward to re- Playa Montezuma, on the Nicoya Pen- sponding to your queries and to ensur- insula, where Sophia joined me for a ing that you get to live a unique and rich long weekend. It was incredibly relax- language learning experience in Costa ing and I finally started to experience Sophia Wood Massicotte at ILISA Language Institute. Photo: Alexandra Wood Rica and, hopefully, discover your own what the locals, also known as the Ti- personal Pura Vida! en español. cos, call Pura Vida! (Pure Life!) Costa Sophia’s greetings from the this country and am working with talent- For more information about the Rica’s unofficial national slogan, which land of Pura Vida! ed colleagues. I can safely say that this various program offerings for all ages, symbolizes the easy-going nature of the It’s already been a few months that I’ve adventure is meeting my expectations. check out our user friendly website at il- country’s people. I have no doubt that I been living in Costa Rica doing an in- Here at ILISA, I work as a sales and en- isa.com and follow us on Facebook. You will be returning to Costa Rica to con- ternship at ILISA Language Institute. I rolment coordinator with a touch of mar- can also call me at +1 727 230 0563 or tinue to discover its rich biodiversity have met wonderful people, discovered keting. The best part about my job, so send me an email directly at sophia@ while practicing my Spanish. many of the great natural wonders of far, is the direct contact I get from work- ilisa.com. Page 10 • Manor Park Chronicle May 2017 Now is the time to get to work FROM THE DESK OF: nity groups across the riding to à ceux qui ont pris une affiche get a deeper understanding of pour leur pelouse. what their priorities are. I am Après avoir cogné à des looking forward to helping fos- milliers de portes et fait des ter a collaborative relationship dizaines de milliers between our communities to d’appels avec l’aide d’une ensure all voices are represent- équipe de bénévoles dévouées, ed at the table when decisions j’ai hâte de commencer are made for our riding. à travailler fort pour Ottawa- It is important to me that Vanier. Déjà, j’ai entendu parler we all work together to ensure de plusieurs d’entre vous à pro- that we all share in the prosper- pos de moyens pour continuer à Member of Parliament / ity of our economy and that our améliorer nos quartiers. Ottawa-Vanier community services are robust Au cours des prochaines député d’Ottawa-Vanier and supported to help those semaines et mois, je rencontre- in need. We must continue to rai des individus et des groupes MONA FORTIER work together to achieve con- communautaires à travers la After a long hard-fought cam- sensus on issues important not circonscription afin de mieux paign this spring, I was very only to our communities but for comprendre leurs priorités. Je proud that the electors in Ot- our country. suis impatiente d’aider à fa- tawa-Vanier selected me to be If you have any questions voriser une relation de collabo- their next Member of Parlia- or ideas for our riding I encour- ration entre nos communautés ment. Thank you to everyone age you to reach out to me by afin d’assurer que toutes les who took the time to visit their emailing: voix soient représentées à la local polling stations and cast [email protected] . table lorsque des décisions a ballot in this by-election on sont prises pour notre circon- April 3. I would also like to ••• scription. send a special thank you to Il est important pour moi those who helped volunteer on que nous travaillions tous en- the campaign and those who C’est maintenant le semble pour nous assurer que took a lawn sign. temps de commencer nous partageons tous la pros- After knocking at thou- périté de notre économie et que sands of doors and making tens à travailler pour les services communautaires The Manor Park Chronicle is of thousands of calls with the Ottawa-Vanier soient solides et soutenus pour supported entirely by paid advertising. help of a great team of dedi- aider ceux qui en ont besoin. Do let our advertisers know that you cated volunteers, I am excited Après une longue et dure Nous devons continuer à tra- saw their ad in the Chronicle. to get to work. Already, I have campagne, ce printemps. J’ai vailler ensemble pour parvenir heard from many of you on été très fière que les électeurs à un consensus sur des ques- We value their ongoing support and ways we can continue to im- d’Ottawa-Vanier m’aient choisi tions importantes non seule- they will appreciate hearing from you. prove our neighbourhoods. pour être leur prochaine dépu- ment dans nos communautés, Over the next few weeks tée. Merci à tous ceux qui ont mais aussi dans notre pays. Thanks! and months I will be meeting pris le temps de visiter leurs with individuals and commu- bureaux de vote pour voter Si vous avez des questions lors de cette élection partielle ou des idées pour notre cir- du 3 avril. Je voudrais égale- conscription, je vous encour- ment remercier ceux et celles age à m’envoyer un courriel à qui ont contribué en faisant du l’adresse suivante bénévolat sur la campagne et [email protected] .

Please recycle this paper May 2017 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 11 Hearty congratulations: Jim Kenward inducted into the Ontario Squash Hall of Fame By Sharleen Tattersfield

On March 30, 2017, Manor Park resi- dent Jim Kenward was honoured for his extraordinary volunteer contribution to the sport of squash in Canada. At a ceremony held at the Toronto Cricket Skat- ing and Curling Club, he was formally inducted into the Ontario Squash Hall of Fame in the “Builder” category. Through his meticulous research, detailed statistical compilation and thorough archiving of national and provincial records, facts and memories, Jim has helped to change the face of squash, not just in Ontario, but in Canada and beyond its borders. Jim’s 2017 “Build- er” award recognizes this exemplary voluntary, administrative contribution to the sport. Respected by fellow squash enthu- siasts, Jim was introduced at the ceremony as ‘the best and only Canadian squash historian’. His love of the sport traces back to his youth in England where he started playing the game in 1941, finding success in the British Ju- nior Nationals and later at the British Army Championship in 1952. He has played squash on three continents, the most memorable of which was in Libya where the sun made the court unplay- able after 7:30 a.m. in the morning! Jan Lardner, award nominator, with Jim Kenward at the Squash Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Jim’s volunteer work for the sport in March 2017. The award was presented by Dr. Anne Smith, Chair, Ontario Squash Hall of Fame Board Canada dates back to 1978 when he was of Governors. Photo: Karen Galati, Crazy K Photography asked to collaborate on a Squash Guide for the Canadian Squash Racquets As- sociation (CSRA) — a 24-page, bilin- “I was in constant contact with people in every province gual publication. The following year this guide became the CSRA Annual and, out of all racquet sports, I have always enjoyed Handbook of which Jim was the found- squash the most.” er and sole editor from 1979 to 1985. Through his painstaking efforts, this publication – an important promo- scrap books and foreign publications.” the history section of Squash Canada’s tional and historical vehicle for Cana- As an active member of the Ot- website with new features such as the dian squash associations – expanded to tawa & District Squash Association international Lapham, Grant, Crawford an eventual 205 pages in 1984/1985 to (ODSA), he was editor of the associa- and Lawrence-Wilkins matches record- include not only organizational details, tion’s ‘Squash Review’ newsletter (1978 ing the score of every single match but also lists of all coaches and officials to 1980) and the Ottawa Junior Squash played since 1922! Officially posted on from across Canada as well as national News (1981 to 1986). Squash Canada’s website in 2011, this and provincial player results and rank- “It was fun!” says Jim. “I was in voluntary project took over three years ings for youth, men and women. constant contact with people in every to complete. In 2013, The Jesters Club “Researching and compiling squash province and, out of all racquet sports, honoured Jim as Archivist for this work. records and statistics intrigues me,” I have always enjoyed squash the most.” Jim continues to assist the World says Jim. “When I was working on the In 2009, Jim recognized a critical Squash Federation, Squash Canada, handbook, I had to go to odd places: opportunity to update historical infor- Squash Ontario, ODSA and Jesters Jim Kenward (third from left) with members of fact-checking through archival copies mation about the sport — retrieving Canada by updating historical and cur- the Winchester string, Public Schools Rackets, at of newspapers and library records, ex- missing data and digitizing previous rent information, and by reporting on The Queen’s Club, London in 1949. Photo courtesy amining trophies, club records, personal information to revamp and enhance tournament results. of Jim Kenward Page 12 • Manor Park Chronicle May 2017 BUSINESS BUZZ

ing, the business is now owned FROM THE DESK OF: and operated by his son, Mal- colm Harding. John, however, remains involved in the business, from bookkeeping to writing for local newspapers on things computer-related. Although he can provide backup, he jokes that he is “frantically trying to retire”. Malcolm and employee Dan- iel McIntyre are usually on the road, while Cory Fraser is the ‘workshop guru’. Business Buzz Compu-Home offers many DANNA services for anyone needing help with their home computer. FARHANG The list is long: from setting After 15 issues and well over up software, to debugging, 150 interviews, this Busi- clearing viruses, making rec- ness Buzz is my last column ommendations or optimizing a for Manor Park Chronicle. home system and much more. Fiona Williams will replace Compu-Home is always evolv- me and bring her unique style ing to ensure they are informed and perspective to the column. and up to date. Personally, it’s been a plea- Problems that people ensure to listen and learn from counter are often web-based all the advertisers featured in and can be as scary as “ran- Buzz. Over the last 3 years, som ware”, where their data is I’ve worked with a wonderful compromised and they must team that includes Allison, our pay a “ransom” for a pass- great Managing Editor, Patti word that unlocks their infor- who makes the paper sing and mation. John advises people Jane, whose editing is akin to to back up their data in the a really good haircut. Finally, event that a hard disk must be Sharleen Tattersfield has been wiped; while web-based prob- my favourite coffee date and a lems are always evolving, Giti Mirshahi and Bernie Coughlin from Elegant Hair and Skin Care. Photo: Danna Farhang joy to work with. Her love of other things stay the same. this community is truly inspir- “We still provide advice re- working internet connection) Elegant Hair and Skin Care sa- removal, while ultrasonic lipo- ing. Thank you everyone and garding computer hardware . . to resolve issues in less time lon expands services with new suction is the perfect solution all the best. . there’s quite a tendency for and often at less cost to their team member for getting rid of last stubborn people to spend considerably clients. This commitment to Bernie Coughlin moved recent- fats; “I love to help people and Compu-Home: the family-run more on their equipment than value extends to replacing ly from Prince Edward Island give back a bit of self-esteem,” business for all your computer is necessary.” Compu-Home and purchasing new computer to work with salon owner Giti says Bernie. According to him, needs often saves clients hundreds parts for their clients at no ad- Mirshahi and her team. Elegant results are seen right away and Compu-Home has a simple of dollars by recommending, ditional markup. Hair and Skin Care, located at only improve with each addi- mission to help people choose for example, a $500 system Compu-Home serves se- 631 Montreal Rd. at Brittany tional treatment. Though new and use their computers. They rather than the $1800 clients niors, families and to a lesser Dr. can now offer laser and ul- to the salon, his experience and are proudly independent, unaf- might otherwise spend. extent, home-based businesses, trasonic liposuction services. enthusiasm for the treatments is filiated with any business, prod- Compu-Home charges $75 many of whom live in Manor With seven years of expe- obvious and his enjoyment of uct or brand. When they give per hour and will either go to Park and the Beechwood area. rience in providing laser and the job is clear. He looks for- advice, suggest a fix or make a client’s house or do repairs John appreciates the commu- body contouring, Bernie is ward to establishing his reputa- a recommendation, clients can in their workshop. They also nity support. prepared with the newest tech- tion in the community. rest assured they have their best use remote assistance as a tool, For more information on nologies to help every man The salon’s team includes: interests in mind. which means that a Compu- the services offered, visit com- and woman achieve their best Bernie providing the body and Founded by self-taught Home technician can connect pu-home.com or call 613-731- selves. The laser treatments laser treatments; Giti and Peri computer teacher John Hard- to a client’s computer (with a 5954. are ideal for permanent hair are hair stylists both with a great May 2017 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 13 BUSINESS BUZZ

the clinic’s commitment to best can restaurant, literally fell into practices to ensure individual- her lap. In an uncanny twist of ized care for each patient. The fate, the very Mexican takeout office uses a paperless system, that Donna frequented on a making it easy to update health, once, weekly basis to get her insurance or medical informa- fix of huevos rancheros, was up tion. This ensures that everyone for sale. She decided to buy the is working from the same set of establishment and keep it as a facts, which is important for Mexican restaurant and from patients who have upcoming her extraordinary imagination, surgeries, allergies or who rely Ola Cocina was born. In her on medical devices because first five weeks of opening, a this may impact how treatment friend with a knowledge of is provided. Mexican cuisine, volunteered The office is very care- to help her out with prepar- ful in the type of technology ing items for the menu. Being it uses. “If a technician or me- a foodie renegade, Donna has chanic has lot of tools in the created a unique variety of ta- tool box, it doesn’t mean that cos (hand-made from pressed any tool can do anything. The corn) with interesting and best dentist can choose the delicious combinations (tan- proper procedure for a specific doori chicken, duck confit, and patient in a specific case,” says smoked meat). Howard. “We treat the patient Donna is a self-described, the way we want our family to risk taker and it is no easy task be treated. Whenever we dis- to open any new establish- cuss a treatment or suggestion ment, but as I look around, I [for a patient] we ask the ques- see a risk that was worth tak- tion: “If this was your mother, ing. She exclaims that one of father or child in the chair, her customers describes it well would this be the best treat- by saying, “coming in here ment? It’s a simple but efficient is like walking onto a pirate way of ensuring that everyone ship!” Not having much mon- [at Steadfast Dental] is on the ey to start, Donna’s labour of same page.” love evolved and it’s evident For an appointment or throughout her restaurant. Donna Chevrier seated at one of her hand-crafted tables in her small Mexican Taqueria. Photo: Fiona Williams more information, visit stead- The walls are adorned with fastdental.com or call 613-746- numerous photos of her cus- understanding of what flatters understand their clients and years ago. 3999. tomers (Prime Minister, Justin women. Giti, in business since pride themselves on the im- Taking responsibility for Trudeau is one such fan) and 1998, also provides esthetic portant social role that the sa- oral health is a team effort, Ola Cocina – a labour of love there are pictures of her staff, services. The team is rounded lon may have for some of their which message Dr. Wu tries for owner, Donna Chevrier who have become like family out by Anna, who has gained a older clientele. “With so many to convey to her patients. The By Fiona Williams to her. There is an eclectic ar- great reputation for understand- services to offer in this little teeth are sensitive organs that I couldn’t have selected a nicer ray of memorabilia to which ing skin types and providing building,” says Bernie, “We are prone to damage by acids day to visit with the proprietor Donna describes, “every little excellent skincare services that want this to be a fun and pleas- and sugars commonly found of Ola Cocina, Donna Chevrier. piece on the wall is a reason… compliment Bernie’s body and ant environment.” in foods and Dr. Wu and her It’s a balmy 28 C day at the end a piece of history that has facial treatments. Call 613-746-0262 for an team provide helpful, sensible of April and as I sit with Donna meaning.” Even the name, Bernie and Giti are long- appointment or visit elegan- advice that anyone can follow. outside on the patio, I hear the “Ola Cocina” has its own story time friends with a fun chemis- thair.ca for a list of services. In addition to careful brushing, story of a unique Taqueria that with a familial sentiment. She try and slight vibe of “opposites 40 per cent of a tooth’s surface has become the gem of Beech- tells me that her parents often attract”. While Giti has a calm Steadfast Dental cares for is accessible through flossing wood. Even as we are sitting travelled to Spain and they had and relaxed energy and is a big each patient like family only and Dr. Wu stresses the outside, a dad and his young many fond memories of their adventurer who is preparing to Steadfast Dental (637 Montreal importance of proper flossing children cycle past and call out visits. When they were home, travel with her kids to Macchu Rd.) is a thriving dental prac- techniques, rinsing with water a friendly “hello.” Donna is Donna’s mother got in the hab- Picchu, Bernie is outgoing and tice that is committed to help- after coffee, juice or soft drinks well known to the locals; they it of calling out “Ola” when- animated preferring to vaca- ing patients maintain their well- and enjoying treats and candy have become not only her cus- ever she was about to enter a tion by the beach with a drink ness through good oral health. only after meals to reduce the tomers, but her friends too. room so as not to startle her in hand. Dr. Hilary Wu started her prac- frequency of ‘attacks’ on tooth With a fascinating, 30- husband. Before long, Donna’s “My clients are like family tice on Beechwood Ave. with enamel. year culinary history, Donna father’s nickname became Ola to me,” says Giti, and Bernie three employees; her team has Howard Wu, Office Man- seemed ready for a new adven- and in Donna’s heart; “it’s re- contributes to the happy vibe of grown to eight since she took ager at Steadfast Dental and ture in her life and the fateful ally for my Dad.” the place. The team intuitively over Steadfast Dental three husband of the dentist, points to opportunity of owning a Mexi- >>CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Page 14 • Manor Park Chronicle May 2017 BUSINESS BUZZ

FROM PAGE 13 >> tawa. Manor Park residents can take an easy drive and be en- Larrimac Golf & Tennis Club joying the facilities in less than course: small yet mighty 30 minutes. Larrimac is a semi- Set against a stunning backdrop private club open to the public in the Gatineau Hills, Larrimac and tee times can be booked Golf & Tennis is a nine-hole at any time but members can golf course that has many fans enjoy protected tee times on who rave about this compact weekends and holidays. Mem- but challenging course. Despite bers can also book one week its smaller size, its slope rating in advance as opposed to five (refers to level of difficulty) is days in advance for the pub- an impressive 128. Most golf lic. The grounds are impec- courses have a slope rating of cable, owing to the skills of the about 113 to 118, with 155 be- club’s groundskeeper who has ing the highest. been maintaining the course for “It’s a real good nine holes more than 20 years. He is regu- of golf,” says Don Wismer, larly sought out by other clubs Marketing Manager. Larrimac for his skills. Golf & Tennis Club is located The club was established in on Highway 105, just 15 min- 1924 and has many traditions utes north of downtown Ot- on the course. Hall of Famer Alison Murdoch began golf- ing at Larrimac as a teenager and the club now has a female golf instructor, which makes it an ideal location for women to take up the game The course has also con- tributed to the development of many junior players, including one who went onto play at Louisiana State University, one of the top golf schools in the US. Under-18 players can enhance their game in the Ju- nior Program that is offered at An aerial view of Larrimac Golf & Tennis Club. Photo: Don Wismer Larrimac. When it’s time for a break staff expertise. moving to its permanent loca- from golf, members and the Before the first ride of tion at Optimiste Park just a public can enjoy a tennis match the season, Full Cycle is the few streets over from its current amidst the lovely scenery. spot for a full-bike inspection. spot at the Modbox St. Charles “We’re a club in the country, Meanwhile, Full Cycle contin- Church grounds. The City is in but not a country club. Our ues to offer at-home pick-up the process of rezoning the park clubhouse is more modest but and drop-off service for tune- and Chris has been working the vibe is more “summer cot- ups and repairs and every bike with City managers and City tage” than “hotel lobby”,” says purchased at the shop is eligible Councillor Mathieu Fleury, Don, who enjoys the fact that for a lifetime service warranty. who has been very supportive the Club’s name, Larrimac, is Parents can also take ad- of the Beechwood Market. not in fact, an Aboriginal or vantage of Full Cycle’s chil- Chris aspires to see the historical name derived from dren’s incentive program, Market become a community the region, but more like a play which allows them to buy a hub and a draw for people on one of the original founders bike for their child and use it as across Ottawa. With so much of the club, “Larri Mac”. long as it fits. They can return development along the street, The club, which offers bi- the outgrown bike to the store and the natural beauty of the lingual services, has a number and receive a 50 per cent credit area, Chris expects a lot more to of social events. This includes towards the next bike. come over the next few years. a Monday night mixed league: Finally, the shop is the only “The East end is a total desert part golf, part socializing, it’s a dealer in Eastern Canada for …. there’s nothing going on total opportunity to meet new Otso bikes, which are renowned and if we can make a weekend people, connect with friends for their innovative designs and visit necessary to the Beech- and enjoy a $20 barbecue-your- use of materials. Visit fullcycle. wood Market, let’s do that. own-steak dinner with all the ca for more information. Visit beechwoodmarket.ca fixings. for the latest news. With around 90 club mem- Another milestone year ahead bers, the club’s facilities are for Beechwood Market More about Marche normally open until the end This season will be eventful St. Charles Market of October when the Gatineau for Beechwood Market, which The grand opening of the Hills are in all their glory. For will reopen on June 10 from Marche St. Charles Market more information, visit larri- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. In its fourth presentation gallery will be mac.com. year, the Market is getting in- May 26 and 27 from 10 a.m. novative with the launch of its to 5 p.m. The Presentation Gal- Another busy season e-commerce platform that will lery is located inside the former at Full Cycle enable customers to shop from church at 135 Barrette St. Full Cycle, one of Ottawa’s home and pick up their produce The development will cre- leading bike shops, is gearing and goods onsite. A pilot proj- ate a new community hub for up for yet another busy season, ect, manager Chris Penton says the Beechwood area, which with the introduction of new that it represents a natural pro- will include a marketplace, products and services. Located gression for Beechwood Mar- restaurant and two additional at 401 St. Laurent Blvd., the ket and a unique service for the commercial spaces occupied by shop features top of the line Ottawa area. retailers, restaurants and cafes. bicycles and stands out for its The other big news is that In addition, 54 “horizon- strong customer service and Beechwood Market will be tal homes” will be built in a May 2017 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 15 BUSINESS BUZZ range of sizes. The developer, variety of materials for their Linebox Studio, is a local and texture, interest and perfor- award-winning architecture mance. Our goal is to build firm with a history of building something beautiful not only residential homes for high-end for our neighbourhood but for customers. Though technically all of Ottawa. a condo building, the units are Register at www.stcharlesmar- anything but typical, according ket.ca for more information. to Modbox Director of Market- ing, Melissa Reeves. Designed Foot-care specialist builds to be “homes”, each unit will be on nursing experience spacious, with plenty of stor- After 29 years as a nurse at the age, bedrooms that accommo- General Hospital, Lorraine De- date king-size beds, kitchens nis decided it was time to forge with lots of counter space and a new path by starting her own cabinets. “Very well thought- business of providing foot-care out floor plans by the expert services for an ageing popula- designers at Linebox studio; at- tion. An Ottawa native, Lor- tention to detail and spacious- raine has lived in Manor Park ness,” says Melissa: “People for 15 years. will feel as comfortable in She spent her entire medical these units as they would in a career at the Ottawa Hospital’s single-family house.” General Campus. She worked The new building, clad in for a decade on medical trials terracotta, will wrap around the and later, as a clinical nurse or back of the church and along providing inpatient care, mostly Barrette St. acting as a back- in the context of neurology and drop to the church. “The archi- specifically, multiple sclerosis tect’s goal has always been to in seniors. “I decided I wanted respect and celebrate the ex- to do something that was a new isting church. The new build- challenge that allowed me to ing will do this and also be a continue working with patients beautiful building in its own and spending more time with right,” says Melissa. An inter- patients. As a nurse, you’re esting architectural feature in rushed, but what I liked about the building will be the “Starry nursing was checking in with Lorraine Denis with Italian greyhound Mya. Photo: Danna Farhang Night Wall” which will face patients. the church and be punctuated Lorraine’s emphasis is by a series of seemingly ran- on getting to know a client’s see them at her clinic at 1655 to support changing gaits, says quickly - in some cases going dom back-lit windows. At the history and their first appoint- Montreal Rd. Lorraine. Dry, cracked skin is from completely mobile to im- centre of this design vision is ment is an overall assessment Lorraine assesses how cli- also normal and all these issues mobile and I have a greater ap- the church building, which, as of the health of their feet. ents walk and studies the soles can impede mobility and affect preciation for how unsettling a community gathering place, Consent must be provided of their shoe to understand quality of life. and scary that is. And now bears witness to the neighbour- and a treatment approach is pressure points on the foot. What she learned as a we are talking about people in hood’s history. outlined. “Somewhere along This often indicates if people nurse has shaped how she their 70s and 80s and I can ap- Says Melissa: “Our team the way, the client just relax- are walking in good alignment works with patients in her new preciate how frustrating it is to has worked closely with es and enjoys the potentially or putting undue strain on their role. “I think I have a good become less mobile.” many City officials for over new relationship and the care feet. The arch, nails and the sense of the human condi- “It is so amazing to watch two years and we are deliver- they receive,” says Lorraine. formation of corns and cal- tion. It is not uncommon for the smiles come to people’s ing on the City’s objectives The first visit is normally 45 louses are also important indi- clients to open up to me about faces when they put their slip- of densification. We are do- minutes to 1 hour and follow cators of overall foot health. As other issues they might have pers back on and walk around ing so in a way that breathes up visits are 30 to 40 minutes people age and face different because they understand that and . . . no longer have those new life into an iconic build- each. She is fully bilingual medical issues, nails can thick- I lend a perspective on their pains from callouses, they feel ing while maintaining the site and can issue receipts for in- en and callouses and corns can overall health,” she says. “Be- invigorated and they feel stress as a meeting place for the surance or tax purposes. She form as people get heavy on cause of my work on MS, I’ve pouring out of their feet and all community. We are using a will go to a client’s home or their feet and begin walking seen young adults decline very >>CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 Page 16 • Manor Park Chronicle May 2017 BUSINESS BUZZ

ter was born, Andre says he’s Laurie is also a vendor been looking “to make some at the event and her business, changes” in his life. “Obvi- Tanvi Silver and Stones, works ously restaurants are not great to open up markets for Nepal- for family life but I also wanted ese women and local artisans. to try something new,” he says. She works with Nepalese fe- Although he won’t go into de- male designers, women’s co- tails, Andre says his next ven- operatives, entrepreneurs and ture will differ totally from the fair trade-certiﬁ ed organiza- restaurant business. For now, tions. Although her focus is on he is getting back to basics: jewellery, Laurie also imports spending more time at home shawls and scarves. “I spent and catching up with family 20 years working on women’s and friends. To book a reserva- empowerment programming in tion at Clarkstown: www.clark- international development and stownkb.com decided to see if I could make a difference on my own through Empowering women through a private sector route,” says Ottawa’s Spring Fling Laurie, who works with her Artisans Fair Nepalese partner to develop her The beautiful allsaints com- business. munity gathering place (10 Blackburn Ave.) will host the Happy baby news for owners Spring Fling Artisans Fair of Mia’s Indian Cuisine that celebrates mom, women Many congratulations to the and girls. On May 13 and 14, owners of Mia’s Indian Cui- from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., fe- sine, Musharraf Miah and his male designers, entrepreneurs wife, Sonia Afroje Lopa, who and writers will showcase their recently gave birth to a healthy quality collections from Cana- baby girl. Her name is Mahdi- dian and South Asian artisans. sha Afroje Aritri, which means The products and merchandise “light from heaven to earth” will feature fair-trade products, and her parents are glowing silver, gemstones and beaded with joy. jewellery, summer fashion, eco Laurie Clifford in Nepal with her partner, Jaya Sharma. Photo: Laurie Clifford fabrics, story puzzles and much More inspiration for more. local artist The event is being orga- Local artist Catherine Wil- FROM PAGE 15 >> stown Kitchen and Wine Bar that private dining rooms have nized by Laurie Clifford who lis-O’Connor presently has of their troubles are momentari- will soon be able to enjoy the been a big hit and are the per- is deeply engaged in promoting her work at the local butcher ly squeezed right out of those renovated second-level patio, fect spot for small weddings, fair-trade principles and items Muckleston & Brockwell and feet,” says Lorraine. the perfect spot for a relax- work functions, birthdays and made locally or sustainably. As at Kavanaugh’s Garage (Marier To book an appointment, ing evening and a great meal. anniversaries. an entrepreneur, she is wholly Ave.). She recently designed a contact denis.lorraine@gmail. The restaurant’s specials have Having recently sold his committed to supporting the bilingual card commemorating com or call 613-875-0901. been popular: three-course other restaurant, Beechwood empowerment of women and the six Canadian Victoria Cross table d’hôte for $30 nightly Gastropub, Andre is now look- sought out for this event other recipients for their courage and Clarkstown Kitchen and Wine and $20 for a bottle of wine ing for a new challenge that small businesses owned and bravery at Hill 70, France. Bar prepares for patio season on Wednesdays. Clarkstown will enable him to enjoy his operated by women who shared For commissions, contact The summer crowd at Clark- owner Andre Cloutier says young family. Since his daugh- her philosophies. [email protected] .

B eauty in yourN eighbourhood FIND COMFORT IN THE BEAUTY OF BEECHWOOD – While people appreciate Beechwood’s full range of bereavement services, many visit for other reasons: to enjoy our botanical gardens, including our annual spring display of 35,000 tulips and our spectacular fall colours. Others come for historic tours or to pay tribute in our sections designated as Canada’s National Military Cemetery and The RCMP National Memorial Cemetery. School groups visit Macoun Marsh, our unique urban wetland. Concerts are hosted in our architecturally-acclaimed Sacred Space. Please join us for the many special events that take place throughout the year and discover the beauty of Beechwood, right in your neighbourhood!

WHATEVER YOUR WISHES – visitation, informal gathering, life celebration, memorial service, funeral, catered reception, cremation, burial, monument or other memorialization – Beechwood has everything you want in one beautiful location. You can choose all of our services or only those that you want. Meet with our certiﬁed pre-planning specialists to create the plan that’s right for you.

BEECHWOOD OPERATES ON A NOT-FOR-PROFIT BASIS and is not publicly funded. In choosing Beechwood, you can take comfort in knowing that all funds are used for the maintenance, enhancement and preservation of this national historic site. That’s a beautiful thing to be a part of and comforting to many.

Life Celebrations Memorials Catered Receptions Funerals Cremations Burials

24-HOUR ASSISTANCE Serving all cultural, ethnic and For no-obligation inquiries BY PHONE faith groups. 613-741-9530 Owned by e Beechwood Cemetery www.beechwoodottawa.ca Foundation and operated by Brochures for a self-guided tour e Beechwood Cemetery Company are available at reception. 280 Beechwood Ave., Ottawa May 2017 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 17 O is for Ottawa. A is for Author By Barbara Clubb photographer and writer, Julie To make An ABC of Ottawa knew that cityscapes could in- more available to youngsters in Ottawa now has its very own spire a children’s alphabet book. our community Miriam is col- children’s alphabet book. Miri- Miriam and Julie believed that laborating with Twice Upon a am Bloom, a long-time Ottawa children and families really en- Time, a local volunteer char- graphic and book designer has joy learning by seeing recogniz- ity that encourages children to just published An ABC of Ottawa able sites and local activities. read by providing them with (2017) with her friend and collab- “It’s fun for young readers to books for free to own and keep orator the late Julie Mason. Mir- open a colourful book and rec- in their homes. Two of “Twice” iam will be at Books on Beech- ognize places where they live operations are at the Overbrook wood on Saturday June 17 from 1 and play,” says Miriam. Community Centre, 33 Quill St. to 3 p.m. to meet the community Julie Mason was a writer, and the Boys and Girls Club at and sign copies of her book. journalist and an advocate for the Don McGahan Clubhouse, In 2009, realizing that there the rights of women and chil- 430 McArthur Ave. An ABC was no children’s alphabet book dren. Sadly, in 2010 Julie died of of Ottawa will soon be part of set in Ottawa, Miriam and Julie cancer and the project went on their book give-away program. decided to feature the capital hold. “But I couldn’t let it go,” An ABC of Ottawa was in an imaginative learn-to-read said Miriam. Julie’s husband, conceived, designed, written ABC book that is full of fun and Don McGregor, felt the same and printed right here in Ot- whimsy. As the designer, Miri- way and now the project is fin- tawa. It is available at Books am wanted to put polka-dots ished. “Don and I both think that on Beechwood and many other on the snowscapes and stripes Julie would be delighted,” adds locations listed at miriam- The author, Miriam Bloom, with her book An ABC of Ottawa. Photo: Kevin Burns on the local chip wagon. As the Miriam and “for us it’s a perfect bloomart.ca. A French version Canada 150 celebration.” is under development. Better Beechwood 2017 placed along the street. planned for the coming months. FROM THE DESK OF: Artists were invited to sub- The playground in New Edin- mit proposals for temporary or burgh Park will be renewed permanent art installation(s) for this summer — you can view consideration by a jury of local the final concept plan on my artists and citizens. The select- website, tobinussbaum.ca. The ed project will be announced project will also involve soil re- and implemented later this year. mediation work, which will be outlined in a public information EquiPass session being scheduled this Eligible residents can now ap- month. Check my website or ply for OC Transpo’s EquiPass, email tobi.nussbaum@ottawa. a new, affordable, monthly transit ca for the meeting details. pass that provides a reduced-price Construction in St. Paul’s Councillor for transit option for low-income in- Park will resume in late April dividuals or families. The pass is with the installation of concrete Rideau-Rockcliffe priced at $57 per month, provid- entrance features, park furni- TOBI NUSSBAUM ing a 50 per cent discount on a ture, fencing and signage. The monthly adult transit pass. A sin- construction in Trojan Park will I am pleased to announce that gle adult using the EquiPass will resume by early May, with the Brighten up Beechwood was the save $56.75 each month, or $681 installation of the splash pad, winner among the three public each year. Please visit octranspo. benches, picnic table and path- art concepts up for consideration com for information about eligi- ways. Both projects are expect- for Better Beechwood! This con- bility and how to apply. ed to be completed in June, in cept will create an opportunity time for summer enjoyment! to explore the impact of colour Playground improvements Upgrades to Cardinal Glen Park manipulation on the Beechwood With the arrival of spring, there will also be moving forward streetscape through a single art will be lots of exciting park this year — watch my website installation or multiple pieces and playground rejuvenation tobinussbaum.ca for updates. Page 18 • Manor Park Chronicle May 2017 A new twist on an old vista 56th Annual IODE House and Garden Tour Saturday May 27, 2017: The second home is and gardens be sure to visit locally at Celadon Salon & Spa, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. “Living inside out” Rideau Park United Church, Mood Moss Flowers, Books This year’s tour concentrates This award-winning design which will be a central hub of on Beechwood and Jacobson’s on the post-war suburb of Alta by Wheeler and Associates in our tour. There you will find Gourmet Concepts. They are Vista, where four houses will be 1994 has it all, inside and out, our Bake Sale where you can also available on our website showcased, and on Rockcliffe, including an attached “granny enjoy free lemonade or water, laurentian.iode.ca through our where two fabulous gardens flat” and a recently enlarged buy home-made baking and PayPal link. The proceeds from will be featured. front porch. In the back garden purchase ticket booklets. Here, this year’s tour will go to the is a hot tub, protected by an you may also be able to en- Diane Morrison Hospice at the The first home is “French overhang, where the family can joy the music of the Kiwanis Ottawa Mission. Antiques in a Modern Setting” enjoy a soak, rain or shine. IODE prize winner in the Se- For more information, visit This new-build, designed by bungalow from the outside, but nior Violin category. laurentian.iode.ca or call Jo at Gord Weima in 1999, sits on The third home is a it has been completely renovat- Tickets at $35 are available 613-842-5304. a one-acre lot with many ma- “Dazzling Reno” ed within. The tiling in the two ture trees, an in-ground pool A few years ago, Cada Con- bathrooms is up-to-the-minute and adjoining pergola. Winding struction took over a problem- and is matched in quality by the stone pathways showcase ma- atic renovation and transformed detailing of the open-concept An IODE member’s ture and colourful plants, with a vintage dwelling into a light kitchen and living room. a small waterfall trickling into and airy home with all the bells rewarding experience a koi pond. The house has two and whistles, including a mag- Our tour’s two gardens storeys, four bedrooms and a nificent wine-room in the base- in Rockcliffe feature two gar- By Jeannette Maule curved staircase leading off a ment. The treed lot changes den designers/landscapers — majestic entry hall. The house over the seasons to provide an Afsoon Kayvani and Robert Almost 30 years ago, a friend asked me to assist her with a also boasts a large, step-down ever-delightful setting. Miller — who worked on these charitable event at IODE Laurentian Chapter as I was a newly living room, a dining room that beautiful gardens and will be minted empty-nester. Well, this has become a life-altering ex- can seat 12 at an antique table The fourth home is a present to answer questions and perience! and a family room with adjoin- “Bungalow transformed” to explain their designs. Laurentian Chapter was founded more than 100 years ago ing book-lined study. This house looks like a 1960’s Along with the houses by the daughter of the then Governor General of Canada, Lady Sybil Grey. She was only 24 years old at that time. Our mandate generally focuses on helping women and children, but we adapt our efforts yearly according to need. At the present time, our causes are Ottawa women’s shelters, a local community house, a class in a remote indigenous school in Northern Ontario (Cat Lake) and linguistic programs for new Canadians. We also continue the tradition of supporting scholarships and bursaries at both the university and the com- Loyalty Program(me) Loyauté munity college levels. We have even funded the training of a friendsbingo.ca tel. 613-747-6878 guide dog! Our fund-raisers this past year were a successful House and Garden Tour (now in its 56th year). We held a garage and 70 ch. Montréal Rd. ever-popular bake sale as part of the New Edinburgh Garage 3 parties gratuites par semaine Sale in September. We took a trip to the Gananoque Playhouse Vanier, ON 10 000$, 10 000$ et 15 000$ and enjoyed luncheon. And, finally, we sponsored one night of 1 prix consolations de 1000$ par partie Linden House Theatre’s annual play and reception. (One of our members is the leading light in this popular endeavour). When we roll up our sleeves, the pennies come in! In the time since I joined, almost one million dollars has 3 free games weekly been raised by IODE Laurentian Chapter. This all means a $10,000, $10,000 & $15,000 great deal of hard work by our members but it also means, 1 consolation prize of $1,000 per game along the way, that we have a lot of fun and make many new friends. As with any organization, renewal is most necessary especially in this busy high tech world we live in. There are Subject to change without notice. Sujet à changement sans prévais. always new challenges. We meet at St. Bartholomew’s Church Hall on the first Wednesday of most months to plan our activities. Those we attract are newcomers to Ottawa, retirees, new Canadians and like-minded neighbours and friends. While many of our members come from Manor Park, New Edinburgh and Rockcliffe, many come from other parts of the city. We all have different backgrounds and skills to bring to the table, which certainly makes us interesting. Everyone is welcome! Please come and meet our little band of needed warriors. We would love to have you and your friends join us. For more information visit laurentian.iode.ca NEW FERN HILL SCHO OL Intermediate Program NURTURING CONFIDENCE BUILDING A FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE Grades 7 & 8 Preschool * Kindergarten * Elementary Grades beginning September 2017 Independent, non-prot, co-ed school 613•746•0255 Extended French & Gym programs [email protected] Enriched curriculum www.fernhillottawa.com Preschool to Grade 8 Now accepting applications 50 Vaughan Street for the 2017-2018 school year Ottawa, ON K1M 1X1 May 2017 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 19

The cast of Beauty and the Beast. Photo submitted by MPPS Great things happening at Manor Park Public School By Marie-France Jeaurond assembly. As part of the Day since October on the songs, Grade 5/6 French of Pink assembly students lis- dances and theatrical numbers. Immersion Teacher tened to songs and messages We have had exceptional actors to unify the school community and actresses that participated Great things are happening and to send the message that in this year’s play. Thank you at Manor Park Public School bullying stops here and that at to the community for the sup- (MPPS) this year. All students MPPS diversity is accepted. port with this year’s musical. in grades 5 and 6 immersion No matter who you are you are participated in a Canadian po- welcome at MPPS. Thank you etry contest that had for its to Mrs. Joanna Harvey who or- theme Canada 150 years. Three ganized the assembly and who of Mme Jeaurond’s students shared her powerful testimony won 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for with our school community. their French poetry. Congratu- lations to Victoria Trang (1st), Beauty and the Beast Chloe Ouellet (2nd) and Saha- For the third year in a row na Asokan (3rd) who represent- MPPS presented an outstand- ed Manor Park at the poetry ing musical with a cast of more reading at St. Andrew’s church. than 80 students from grades 2 to 6. After the tremendous Day of Pink success of Peter Pan (2015) On April 12, students from and Aladdin (2016), Manor Kindergarten to Grade 6 par- Park presented Beauty and the ticipated in the Day of Pink Beast. Students have worked Page 20 • Manor Park Chronicle May 2017

The bottom line fect. If you have a negative ex- business assumes, often incor- ETIQUETTE MATTERS perience at a store, you might rectly, that you’ll just see the make the decision to never give other dentist, hair stylist or vet- them your business again and erinarian on staff. Businesses even vent to a few friends who need to stop assuming and start then might also make the same working harder on client reten- decision, because they don’t tion. want to take the chance of be- So, the following are some ing similarly mistreated. of my tips for keeping the cus- With so many businesses tomer coming back. fighting to stay open, refreshing our customer service mat- 1. Acknowledge the custom- ters. er and set the stage for a CECILIA PITA Furthermore, businesses positive exchange; smile www.ceciliapita.com need to treat every single cli- and be polite even if you’re ent or customer as if he or she having a bad day. Have you ever had an employ- were their only one. They just 2. Take your time and be ee make you feel like you, the cannot afford to have any- thorough and solution-ori- customer, were an annoyance? one leave the premises with a ented; no-one likes to feel I have. There I was, shopping negative experience. Getting a rushed. in a big box store, looking for customer through the door is 3. Be honest; if you can’t help something I’d seen in a flyer. easy, but ensuring the custom- the customer, let her know When I couldn’t find it, I asked er comes back requires a little or find someone who can. one of the uniformed staff. As I more work. 4. Leave your phone alone The Manor Park Chronicle is supported pointed to the flyer, I said, “Ex- Many of us enjoy building and give the customer your entirely by paid advertising. Do let our ad- cuse, me, can you help me find a rapport with a business or per- undivided attention. this?” He pushed passed me, haps even a specific individual. vertisers know that you saw their ad in the muttered something about just Growing up, I remem- Businesses and customers Chronicle. stocking shelves and not know- ber shopping at one particular have a symbiotic relationship ing where anything was. I was bakery. Did they have better of sorts. For instance, I need We value their dumbfounded. bread? I don’t know. What I do to buy groceries and the store Would I go back? Probably recall with fondness, however, needs to sell them. We work September 2014 • The voice of the community for more than 60 years • Vol. 66, No. 1 ongoing sup- not. Unfortunately, this isn’t an is the owner always taking the together and mutually benefit. Road stories and port and they isolated incident. Many busi- time to chat with me and giving For all intents and purposes, the travellers’ tales partnership is balanced and, as nesses are so confident in their me a complimentary cookie. By Robert Todd will appreciate You could be excused for think- ing that the City had it in for long as both parties are happy, folks living east of the Rideau product, their service or their However, it’s not always about River this summer because every single nearby route to Cen- tertown was under reconstruc- tion. Many STILL are! After hearing from buying merchandise. everything is good. However, consulting with several City monopoly, that good customer officials, here is where things stand. Beechwood Ave.-St Patrick We’re creatures of habit, it’s when the relationship be- The work on St Patrick St is service becomes secondary. expected to be finished by Sept 30, with a new road surface and you. repaired curbs in various locations. Repaving will ease much They become complacent and, and sometimes cringe at the comes unbalanced, or unhappy of the summer’s pain when we had to weave through single lanes while work went on outside rush hours. This route, including repairs to St Patrick consequently for some, poor thought of losing our favou- because of impoliteness, that Bridge approaches at both ends, will not affect east-west vehicle traffic but should make life safer and easier for cyclists and pedestrians, particularly at the customer service begins to af- rite service provider like our one party might seek out an- intersection of the bridge with the Vanier Parkway. There the turn lane (bridge to parkway) has been realigned to make Thanks! turning easier, but more impor- fect their bottom line. dentist, hair stylist or veterinar- other partner. There’s no deny- tantly to give a wider cycle lane and an improved crossing path for pedestrian and cyclists. East-West Bikeway: The math is quite simple ian. What if they were to move ing that good customer service St. Laurent Blvd. to Marier sec- Another successful Rock the Block party in support of the Manor Park Outdoor Rink. Despite an earlier thunderstorm and clouds still threatening rain, Manor tion of this project is completed. Park families attended the annual Rock the Block party in the sports fields next to the Manor Park Community Centre on Sept 5. Glitter tattoos were just one Travel along the painted ‘shar- of the many attractions. Jennifer Sweeney (left), who works with the MPCC After-Care program, was busy the entire evening decorating children with sparkles row’ (traffic planner talk for a and glitter. Please see the MPCC pages for more Rock the Block photos. Photo: Allison Delaney ‘marked shared lane’ in a road) and can have an exponential ef- without telling you? Maybe the matters. >>Continued on PAGe 10

Next regular municipal INSIDE elections to elect a Mayor, MPCC Programs 21 Meet Your Neighbour 33 City councillors The Chronicle Essay 13 Columns and school board trustees Business Buzz 26 FEATURES Community Bulletin Board 43 Getting to know our Monday Dogs in the ’Hood 35 historical neighbours 5 Etiquette Matters 38 Election coverage 16 October 27 In & Around 44 Celtic Capers 36 Don’t forget to vote! Manor Park Notables 6 Weight Loss and Fitness Coaching for Men and Women Over 50 Get Fit For Summer! Contact Us Today for More Details Special Spring Offer [email protected] 3 Private Training Sessions 613-295-8080 $155 ww.evertrainlifestyles.com May 2017 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 21 MANOR PARK COMMUNITY COUNCIL MANOR PARK COMMUNITY COUNCIL Providing recreational activities for Manor Park and its neighbours

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Board of Directors FROM THE DESK OF: sen whose term ended at our Officers Annual General Meeting last Co-Chairs: Allison Seymour, month. We’d like to take this Tom Golem opportunity to thank Jen for Treasurer: Paula Kirton her dedication and contribu- Secretary: Elizabeth Ainslie tions to the MPCC and the Directors Manor Park community and Marianne Blais, Maureen are happy that she will contin- Rivoche, Allison Seymour ue to serve on the Board. We’d Erin Yoshida also like to welcome Mike Kremmel to the Board, as well EMPLOYEES as thank Maureen Rivoche, Paula Kirton (Treasurer), Erin Lana Burpee MPCC Co-Chairs Executive Director Yoshida, Marianne Blais and ALLISON SEYMOUR Elizabeth Ainslie (Secretary) Manor Park Playschool & TOM GOLEM for their continued service. It Christine Poirier, Supervisor is through the enthusiasm and MPCC BOARD OF DIRECTOR (2017-2018):Tom Golem (left to right), Mike Krem- and Head Instructor commitment of our volunteers mel, Allison Seymour, Jennifer Thiessen, Paula Kirton, Maureen Rivoche, Erin Jennifer Coulas Hello Manor Park neighbours. combined with the expertise Yoshida and Elizabeth Ainslie. Absent from photo: Marianne Blais. My name is Allison Seymour and devotion of the talented Photo: Sharleen Tattersfield Before- and After-School and I was recently elected to the staff at MPCC that we con- in Manor Park Manor Park Community Coun- tinue to evolve and strengthen “field house”, as some of you newly renovated space we shall Nancy Carisse, cil’s (MPCC) Board of Direc- our programming to meet the may refer to the Manor Park have more options in terms of Program Supervisor tors as Co-Chair. I have lived in needs of the Manor Park com- Community Centre, and for activities we can offer to all age Stephanie Sears Manor Park for four years with munity. the tennis courts. You can read groups. We welcome your ideas Assistant Supervisor my husband, Pat, our sons Cam- Now that spring is truly about these changes in this issue and feedback and encourage Pamela Bridgeo eron and Ryan and our puppy, here, our spring programs kick of the Chronicle. you to stay plugged in through Aimee Dequoy Skyla. My family home was in off so, if you haven’t already, As we head into the next our social sites including Face- Katie Dodsworth New Edinburgh so it was like be sure to check out all that the year we will be refreshing our book and Twitter. Celeste Gibson coming home when we found MPCC has to offer on our web- strategic plan and challenging With this being the last is- Amang Hansawk our “project” on Kilbarry Cres., site (manorpark.ca). We are also ourselves to think about what sue before the summer break, Zakia Kaddir and we love Manor Park and all in full swing for summer camp the future programming needs on behalf of the staff and Board Monika Koppert it has to offer. registrations. of Manor Park and our neigh- at MPCC, please enjoy a won- Dolly Kwan There is also exciting news bouring communities will be. derful and safe summer season. Andréanne Lachapelle I join my friend and neigh- Duncan Miller bour Tom Golem as Co-Chair to share with regards to reno- We are committed to staying See you at Rock the Block if Emma Miyazaki and replace Jennifer Thies- vations being planned for the relevant and vibrant. With a not before! Kelsey Munro Muna Nur Jenny Ou Aleksandra Pietrasz ‘Before- & After-School in Manor Park’: Felix Policarpio Mehrnaz Riazi Sara Batra-Trincao Lindsay Watson registration is open! Other Programs The Manor Park Community Council Darren Fournier (MPCC) is happy to announce that registra- Community Program tion is now open for the 2017/2018 school Director year for the ‘Before- & After-School in Sara Batra-Trincao, Science Manor Park’ program. Club, Make It! in Code On each school day, more than 130 Stuart Bowden, Baseball children join 'Before- and After-School in Cameron Buck, Floorball Manor Park', a licensed child-care program Innes Buck, Baseball for sports and games with the benefits of Liam Buck, Baseball a dedicated arts specialist. Growing each Laura Goyos Amargos, Zumba year under the leadership of the Program Louise Hannant, Totally Toned Supervisor and Early Childhood Educa- / Stay Strong and Stable/ tors, this program shines! Mens’ Fitness We pride ourselves on serving our Laurie Hemmings, Watercolor families with flexible registration options, Painting low fees, quality programming and licens- Dylan Jones, Baseball ing compliance. The MPCC offers this li- Tony Liu, Tennis censed child-care program under contract Jakob Lyall, Soccer to the Ottawa-Carleton District School Michael Markov, Party HEARTy Board (OCDSB). Julie McInnes, Cooking 'Before- and After-School in Manor Park’ your child (or children). Spaces fill up quickly! a photo of your child as well! Matt McKechnie, Gardening serves children in JK through Grade 6. Pro- All necessary forms to complete your If you have a child returning to the Christina Pizana-Fraser, Viva gramming takes place in Manor Park Public child’s registration can be found on our program in September or are registering Yoga School. Before-school programming hours website at manorpark.ca . A spot is secured a child for the first time, a new completed Jaeden Regglar, Soccer are 7:15 to 8:30 a.m.; after-school program- and your registration is complete only once copy of each applicable document is re- Alex Robb, Soccer ming hours are 3 to 6 p.m., all on school days the MPCC has received the completed reg- quired. Please drop off completed regis- Stephanie Sears, Chess of the OCDSB calendar. Parents have the op- istration form and either a signed and com- tration packages at the MPCC office, lo- Jennifer Sweeney, Soccer tion of registering for mornings, afternoons or pleted Pre-Authorized Debit Agreement or cated at the entrance of Manor Park Public Vuk Vkajlovic, Soccer both! Fees are prepaid to the MPCC monthly. post-dated cheques for the full balance of School (100 Braemar St.) on school days. Lindsay Watson, Art Be sure to register early to secure a spot for the academic year. Don’t forget to include Call 613-741-4776 to arrange your visit. Page 22 • Manor Park Chronicle May 2017 MANOR PARK COMMUNITY COUNCIL Adult Fitness Pass Visit manorpark.ca to purchase a pass. One pass gets you into any of our adult fitness classes! Bring a friend and share your pass. All classes are co-ed except where stated. Pick and choose classes to match your schedule. Try something new. Please note that lost passes cannot be replaced. Passes will not be redeemed for cash or credit. Passes purchased online at manorpark.ca will be available from the instructor if purchased in advance. 10-visit pass - $100 • 5-visit pass - $50

Zumba coordination, balance, posture Mondays, ongoing to May 29 and agility. We prepare the body (except May 22) for every day, real-life movements. www.manorpark.ca 7 to 8 p.m. A fusion of Pilates, yoga postures, Manor Park Public School strength and balance exercises. Meet the Board (Small Gym) We use balls, toning bands, mats Zumba is a unique dance program and gliders and practice a variety of Directors set to fun, upbeat Latin music and is of breathing techniques. Each a great aerobic workout. The chore- class finishes with an extended Allison Seymour ography is lively and easy to follow. stretch and deep relaxation for the Co-Chair It is the ideal way to stay motivated tranquility of the soul. Tom Golem while achieving your fitness goals. Instructor: Louise Hannant, CanF- Co-Chair NEW! Instructor: itPro Certified Personal Trainer Paula Kirton Laura Goyos Amargos Treasurer support and protect your body dur- Cards will be available from the in- Stay Strong and Stable Elizabeth Ainslie Core & Upper Body Class ing physical activities. Proper train- structor for $15 for 5 classes. Thursdays, ongoing to June 22 Secretary (for Men) ing of the core provides better pos- 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Marianne Blais Tuesdays, ongoing to May 23 ture and balance, while supporting Totally Toned Manor Park Community Centre Maureen Rivoche 7 to 8 p.m. our joints and spine. Wednesdays, Ongoing to May 31 100 Thornwood Rd. Allison Seymour Manor Park Public School Instructor: Louise Hannant, CanF- 7 to 8 p.m. This class for older adults focuses Erin Yoshida (Small Gym) itPro Certified Personal Trainer Manor Park Public School on strength and stability training This class is about having fun (Small Gym) in a fun atmosphere. It provides Party HEARTy Come and get a challenging, ef- Associate Members while working hard! It starts with a great introduction to exercises a 15-minute warm up with high- Tuesdays, ongoing to June 20 fective, and fun full-body workout. that strengthen the legs and work Kamal El-cheikh 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. This program is all about creating Michael Kremmel intensity intervals (HIIT) followed on balance and co-ordination. This by balance and strength exercises Manor Park Community Centre a strong and toned body in the training can add years of indepen- for arms and shoulders. You’ll do 100 Thornwood Rd. shortest time possible. It includes dent living while in good health, and Meeting Schedule squats, push-ups, planks, side Combination aerobics for older a 20-minute dynamic cardiovas- the opportunity to manage chronic The Board of Directors planks and much more. The hour adults includes a fun-filled class of cular warm up with (HIIT) high- conditions. We work to music and of the Manor Park Commu- ends with a thorough stretch aerobic dancing, toning, stretching intensity, cardio, interval training: use balls, Thera bands and gliders nity Council (MPCC) meets and time for mindful relaxation. and core exercises. Keeping with bursts of 30-sec high-intensity for an extra challenge, learning how every 4th Wednesday (Sep- Mats, gliders, Thera bands, small the party atmosphere Latin music cardio alternated with periods of to stay safe by preventing falls. tember to June) at 7 p.m. balls, stability balls and music sets the tone, making each class lower intensity. We use functional Instructor: Louise Hannant, CanF- in the Manor Park Com- are provided. By focusing on the exciting and fun while working all exercises that simultaneously use itPro Certified Personal Trainer munity Centre, 100 Thorn- deep-core muscles, you gain the major muscle groups and joints. multiple muscles and joints to im- Cards will be available from the in- wood Road. strength and stability needed to Instructor: Michael Markov prove endurance, overall strength, structor for $15 for 5 classes.

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Children in the Manor Park After-School program decorated Easter eggs using flowers to create the patterns and dyes from beets, turmeric, onion skins and purple cabbage. Photo submitted by MPCC May 2017 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 23 MANOR PARK COMMUNITY COUNCIL Refreshing the Community Centre and revitalizing the tennis courts

By Erin Yoshida es brought by full-day kindergarten has munity in this exciting next phase to wel- meant that there is less demand for daytime come your ideas on how this important The Manor Park Community Centre cel- programming for young children and more community venue can best meet the needs ebrated its 40th anniversary in 2008. Next demand from youth, adult and seniors age of Manor Park. Stay tuned for more details. year marks the 50th birthday of our com- groups. The current interior design makes munity gathering place, and this milestone it diffi cult to evolve the programming to New Tennis Courts coming soon presents an ideal opportunity to refresh meet current and future needs. More exciting news from the MPCC! the building to ensure it continues to meet As a result, in partnership with City The Manor Park tennis courts are being re- the needs of Manor Park’s community for of Ottawa, Councillor Tobi Nussbaum vitalized. This work was made possible due www.manorpark.ca many years to come. and staff, the MPCC was successful in to a generous donation from the Smith-Ka- The Community Centre was originally obtaining a City of Ottawa Major Capi- michaitis family, sponsorship from Tom- named the Manor Park Fieldhouse. This tal Partnership grant. This grant will al- linson Group, the Tomlinson Family Foun- utilitarian structure was meant to support low us to renovate the Community Centre dation and in partnership with the City of the activities on the adjacent sports fi elds. and reconfi gure the programming space, Ottawa. The work will involve re-grading In 1988, it was fully renovated to create upgrade the facilities and improve acces- the courts to make them more level, as well BABYSITTING WORKSHOP programming space, including a service sibility — to reenergize the “vibe” of the as installing new asphalt and fencing. We centre. Designs are now being developed This is a one-day workshop intro- kitchen and accessible washrooms. The expect the courts to be closed for several ducing responsibilities of child fi eldhouse became home for the highly and we will showcase the fi nal plans at an weeks during construction starting towards care, preparing nutritious snacks, successful Manor Park Playschool, after- Open House in late June. Watch manor- the end of May or beginning of June. We maintaining safety and dealing school programs and camps. In 2008, cel- park.ca and Facebook for further details. will advise the community as soon as we with emergencies. The package is ebrating the 20th anniversary of its renova- If all goes as planned, construction should have specifi c timelines. prepared by St. John Ambulance tion, the Fieldhouse’s name was changed to start in mid-September, following our Stay up to date on this work by follow- – reputed for its delivery of fi rst the Manor Park Community Centre, which busy summer season. ing the Manor Park Community Council on aid training – and taught by an better refl ected the variety of activities and We look forward to engaging the com- Twitter. experienced instructor. Lots of op- programs that were based out of the facili- portunities to role play and discuss ty. Today these activities include preschool babysitting scenarios. and school-aged programming, summer Student successfully completing camps, recreational sports, art classes, fi t- SAVE THE DATE: Friday the test at the end of the day re- ness classes, Scouts and Guide gatherings, ROCK THE ceive a certifi cate. Oh, did we men- community meetings and, of course, warm September 8, 2017 tion the pizza lunch?! (Yes, it’s all facilities for lacing up skates in winter. BLOCK Manor Park’s favourite community event will have included in the price.) Workshop The Manor Park Community Council your favourite food vendors (yum), pie baking takes place in the Manor Park (MPCC), in its role as provider of recre- Community Centre. ational programs to the community, has contest (extra yum), activities for kids and adults Instructor: Christine Poirier been considering the evolution of this space (fun), and screening of an outdoor movie. Food Ages 10-14 years for several years. In 2011 it conducted a and activities begin 6 p.m. Movie starts at 8 p.m. Friday, June 9 , 2017(It's a PA Day!) public survey to solicit ideas for how the 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Contact the MPCC to volunteer at the event or if you neighbourhood would like to use this facil- have a local business interested in participating: $80 ity. The most cited response was for multi- purpose space that can be used for a wider [email protected] range of programming. Also, recent chang-

With Claymation, children prepare a story for which they build characters from plasticine and then animate these for the production of a brief video. On April 14, ‘Before- and After-School in Manor Park’ hosted the 3rd Annual Clayma- tion Film Fest. More than 70 families attended! Photo submitted by MPCC Page 24 • Manor Park Chronicle May 2017 MANOR PARK COMMUNITY COUNCIL

OUTDOOR FLOORBALL

We’re taking one of our tradition- Thursdays, May 4 to Jun. 22 ally indoor sports outside! Players Ages 5 to 8 yrs. from 6 to 7 p.m. will enjoy a mini-league of games Ages 9 to 12 yrs. from 7 to 8 p.m. and the size of the courts will be adjusted just for them! Location: adjacent to Manor Park Floorball is a fast-paced, exciting, Community Centre safe and low-cost type of ball hock- 100 Thornwood Rd. ey but is played with advanced lightweight sticks. A great cross Register: at manorpark.ca $75 training alternative to hockey! Get outside -- and improve fitness and www.manorpark.ca stick handling. Co-ed. Sticks are provided.

TENNIS

Learn the fundamentals of ten- Saturdays, May 6 to June 24 nis in a progressive, game-based Ages 6 to 8 yrs. from 10 to 11 environment. Adjusted court size a.m. and slower balls will make learn- Ages 9 to 11 yrs. from 11 to noon ing how to play tennis fun and successful from the beginning. Play- Location: tennis courts ers are encouraged to bring their Adjacent to the Manor Park Com- own racquets but we always have munity Centre some on hand. 100 Thornwood Rd. MANOR PARK SOCCER Tuesdays, May 2 to June 20 Register: at manorpark.ca $75 Teams will be established, a gram is open to boys and girls and ‘Learning the Game’ Ages 6 to 8 yrs. from 6 to 7 p.m. schedule set for friendly league- welcomes parents to volunteer Ages 8 to 9 years Ages 9 to 11 yrs. from 7 to 8 p.m. style games and a year-end festi- along with our experienced coach- Wednesdays, May 3 to June 21 val. Each player receives a T-shirt! ing staff. From 6 to 7 p.m. When registering your child for a soccer program, you are taking an ‘First Kicks’ ‘Fun for Life’ MANOR PARK BASEBALL important step towards the health Ages 4 to 5 years Ages 10 to 12 years and fitness of your child — for life! Saturdays, May 6 to June 24 Wednesdays, May 3 to June 21 Manor Park Baseball emphasizes game will help players put skills You also become a partner of the From 9 to 10 a.m. From 6 to 7 p.m. fun and team spirit. Smaller teams, learned into gameplay situations. Manor Park Community Council more game time, and experienced Smaller groups and two baseball (MPCC) in teaching your child the ‘Fun with the Ball’ Location: Manor Park sports fields coaches will help your child learn diamonds will maximize coach/ fundamental movements and Ages 6 to 7 years 100 Thornwood Rd. the basics incrementally through player interaction time. No prior skills — running, jumping, twisting, Saturdays, May 6 to June 24 game situations. Parents are en- baseball experience required. kicking, throwing and catching — From 10 to 11 a.m. Register: at manorpark.ca $75 couraged to become volunteer appropriate to their age. This pro- coaches. ‘Intro to Coach Pitch’ Co-ed. Each player receives a T- (Ages 8 to 11 yrs.) shirt. A glove is required. For players who know the basic techniques and rules of baseball, ‘Blastball’ (Ages 4 to 5 yrs.) ‘Intro to Coach’s Pitch’ is a great The perfect introduction! Designed way to fine tune hand-eye coordi- to introduce the basics of baseball nation. It will also help further de- (hitting, throwing, catching and velop game knowledge and strat- running), players hit a soft ball off egies through lots of gameplay a tee and run to a (squeaky!) first situations. base. As the players progress and learn the concept of safe or out Mondays, May 1 to June 26 after running, the second base is (except May 22) added and so on. Ages 4 to 5 yrs. from 6 to 7 p.m. Ages 6 to 7 yrs. from 6 to 7 p.m. ‘Intro to Tee Ball’ Ages 8 to 11 yrs. from 6 to 7:30 Saturday, June 3 2017 (Ages 6 to 7 yrs.) p.m. Players will practice various as- pects of baseball. Hitting, throw- Location: Manor Park diamonds ing, and catching techniques will 100 Thornwood Rd. be taught through a variety of drills at each session. After practice, a Register: at manorpark.ca $75

FLAG RUGBY SEVENS

NEW! basics and can put them into prac- Our new format will focus on the tice during game play. same game that the Canadian $115 — new players receive ball women’s team played at the re- and T-shirt cent Rio Games. This fast-paced, $ 85 — returning players. non-stop action game will be loved by all new and returning players. Fridays, May 5 to June 23 The program will still be about Ages 5 to 8 yrs. from 6 to 7 p.m. passing, running, kicking and scor- Ages 9 to13 yrs. from 6 to 7:30 ing through teamwork. Nothing — p.m. except the tackling — is missing from this introductory format of Location: Manor Park sports fields the game. Flags replace tackling 100 Thornwood Rd. so that players quickly learn the Register at manorpark.ca May 2017 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 25

DAY CAMPS

Ages 4-5 Ages 6-10 MESSY ART CANADA SUMMER GAMES Finger painting, tie dye and mosaics are some Soccer, tennis, volleyball, flag rugby sevens, of the activities that the campers will make. lacrosse, ultimate and the water splash pad…this Campers will discover and develop their creative Ages 6-10 camp has it all! Introducing a variety of summer passions–and get a little messy! sports that will be show cased in Winnipeg during MAKE IT! WITH WOOD the Canada Summer Games. Children of all Celebrate CANADA Campers will try hammering, drilling, sawing and abilities are welcomed to this co-ed camp where Celebrate Canada with the RCMP’s Musical Ride measuring to complete their own check list of how fun and friendship are emphasized. in our very own neighborhood. Kids will sing and to do’s. Kids will build projects such as a LEGOTM wave their homemade flags, while having fun. coat rack or a wooden flag. Teams of campers will ART IT UP! Interesting facts, landmarks and the history of build a major project together—a “Go Kart ”—that A time to imagine and create – and get a little wild! Canada will be explored. campers will be able to ride and enjoy at camp. Camp activities are ramped up with paint, dancing and plasticine. A time to imagine and create. CANADA SUMMER GAMES MAKE IT! IN THE KITCHEN The Canada Summer Games are in Winnipeg Discover the pleasure of food and cooking Celebrate CANADA —and Manor Park! Campers will run, throw and through taste, touch and smell. Locally grown Campers will celebrate the history, and jump in this active camp. Children will play soccer, produce might lead to fresh jam and other tasty accomplishments of Canadians, “visit” our natural track and field, along with traditional cooperative treats. Each camper should bring their own apron. landmarks and taste some of our unique flavours games and get wet in the splash pad. of Canada. MAKE IT! IN THE GARDEN PAWS AND CLAWS Get dirty and learn all about gardening. Planting, Fuzzy and cute…small and scaly…big and hairy! mapping the beds, weeding and watering will FREE! get the gardens growing. Looking at seeds from Animals of every kind set the theme for arts & Picnics in the park! Games, songs, activities! the inside out, by making art projects like ‘seedy crafts, dramatic play, stories, and games. Campers Supervised lunchtimes are available for children socks’ will round out the fun. will be invited to bring a pet for show and tell. registered in both the morning and afternoon camps. Meals are not provided. General Information

• Registration information is Jul 4-7* Jul 10-14 Jul 17-21 Jul 24-28 Jul 31- Aug 4 Aug 8-11* Aug 14-18 Aug 21-25 manorpark.ca CAMPS 2017 available at AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM • Register early! Ages 4-5 yrs • Camps take place in and around the Manor Park Community Centre, Celebrate Canada $80 $90 $90 $90 100 Thornwood Road, and will be Canada Summer Games $90 $80 $90 used as the home base. Campers Paws and Claws $90 $90 $90 will also use the water splash pad, $80 $90 $90 $90 $80 $90 sports fields and Manor Park Public Messy Art School, 100 Braemar Street. Ages 6-10 yrs • Campers receive a free souvenir Art it up! $80 $90 $80 $90 T-shirt! Canada Summer Games $90 $90 $80 $90 • Snacks and lunches from home must be ‘nut free’. Celebrate Canada $80 $90 $90 • All camps include use of the water Ages 6-10 yrs splash pad. Campers should bring Make It! with Wood $110 $110 a bathing suit and towel. Water shoes are recommended. Make It! in the Kitchen $110 $110 $110 • Campers should apply sunscreen Make It! in the Garden $110 $110 prior to arriving at camp. *Four day week Extended Care offered from 8-9am and 4-5pm, $30 (Four day weeks) and $35 (Five day weeks).

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Join the team Chronicle carriers needed! The Chronicle is proud of its circulation of some 4,950 copies This May we say goodbye and do not have to live on a spe- five times a year (September, thank you to retiring carriers cific block to deliver residential November, January, March and John Amyot, Chris Hudson and routes or to assist with com- May) delivered by a small army Joke Konningsten and welcome mercial deliveries (which re- of 70+ dedicated volunteers. Our new and returning carriers De- quire a car). carriers are the paper’s lifeblood nise Groleau, Marc Lajoie and If you have a little free time – delivering not only local news, Chelsey McLellan. during the day, evening or on but also spreading the word about weekends, please get in touch. our community far and wide. We Recruiting now for September Route bundles are pre-packaged look forward to welcoming you! Currently, several carriers are with block maps and arrange- doubling up or, in some cases, ments can be made to drop off Contact: Please call ...we’ll even tripling up on routes they bundles at your door. You will find a match for your availability deliver ... covering holiday ab- receive advance notice by email and interest: Colin Chalk, sences, sickness or departures followed by a phone call to con- Distribution Manager at of team members. We need firm that the papers are ready 613-744-1427 or email: help to balance the load! You for delivery. [email protected] . May 2017 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 27 WHAT YOUR NEIGHBOURS ARE READING

YOUNG READERS’ biographer “who believes that paging through issues of Na- SELECTIONS ARE the ideas and actions of indi- tional Geographic and imagin- ENCOURAGED AND viduals can shape larger social ing herself in its exotic locales. WELCOME changes, and those changes, in At the age of 19, working as Please submit titles to turn, mould national identity.” a cocktail waitress in Calgary, Denise Rackus at She has chosen eight Canadians Alberta, she began saving her [email protected] to probe the mythos of Canada. tips so she could travel the globe. It led her to the most The Fate of Ten beautiful and remote places, MANOR PARK by Pittacus Lore it’s most imperiled and peril- ECLECTIC BOOK CLUB Submitted by Hannah Zettel ous countries, and then into 15 The sixth book in the thrilling, months of harrowing captivity. Waiting for Snow in Havana action-packed, New York Times by Carlos Eire bestselling I Am Number Four Being Mortal As a boy in Cuba, Eire visited series! For years the Garde by Atul Gawand a mansion, stood at the edge of the Tiananmen Square protests. two, star-crossed sixteen-year- have fought the Mogadorians Submitted by Helen Zettel its kidney-shaped pool…and Ai-Ming tells Marie the story of olds—smart enough to know in secret. Now all of that has Being Mortal tackles one of the saw it was teeming with sharks. her family in Revolutionary Chi- that first love almost never changed. The invasion has be- hardest challenges: how medi- Castro’s compatriots had ap- na—from the crowded teahous- lasts, but brave and desperate gun. If the Garde can’t find a cine can not only improve life propriated the house and turned es in the first days of Chairman enough to try. way to stop the Mogs, human- but also the process of its end- it into the Aquarium of the Rev- Mao’s ascent to the Shanghai ity will suffer the same fate as ing. Medicine has triumphed olution. Such freaky, sun-daz- Conservatory in the 1960s and The Promise of Canada: the Lorien: annihilation. in modern times, transforming zled images crowd this memoir the events leading to the Beijing 150 Years—People and Ideas birth, injury and infectious dis- by Eire, who was packed off to demonstrations of 1989. That Have Changed Canada A House in the Sky ease from harrowing to man- Florida in 1961 at age 11. by Charlotte Gray by Amanda Lindhout ageable. But in the inevitable Submitted by Jackie MacDonald & Sara Corbett condition of aging and death, DUNBARTON COURT Charlotte Gray’s The Promise Submitted by Bob Zettel the goals of medicine seem too BOOKS ON BEECH- BOOK CLUB of Canada examines the idea of As a child, Amanda Lindhout frequently to run counter to the WOOD BOOK CLUB Canada from the position of a escaped a violent household by interest of the human spirit. Rosalind Franklin: Birdie The Dark Lady of DNA by Tracey Lindberg by Brenda Maddox Birdie is a darkly comic and In 1962, Maurice Wilkins, moving first novel about the Francis Crick and James Wat- universal experience of re- son received the Nobel Prize, covering from wounds of the but it was Rosalind Franklin’s past, informed by the lore and data and photographs of DNA knowledge of Cree traditions. that led to their discovery. Bernice Meetoos, a Cree wom- Brenda Maddox tells a power- an, leaves her home in North- ful story of a remarkably sin- ern Alberta following tragedy gle-minded, forthright and tem- and travels to Gibsons, BC. pestuous young woman who, at the age of 15, decided she was going to be a scientist, but who THE READERS OF was airbrushed out of the great- MANOR PARK BOOK est scientific discovery of the YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD ONESTOP GARAGE CLUB twentieth century. PERSONALIZED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE | COURTESY VEHICLE

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By Claire Schofield visitor turnout,” said Jane Do- bell, Spring Sale organizer Volunteers at the Rockcliffe and Rockcliffe Park Residents Park Spring Book Sale let out a Association (RPRA) Library loud cheer as it was announced Committee Chair. “Geographi- that this year’s sale had sur- cally we attracted a much passed all revenue records! The broader audience. One person sale has grown from humble be- even came in from Montreal!” ginnings to being ranked as one The volume of books do- of the top book sales in Ottawa. nated was also high, necessitat- The piercing chill on the ing the use of a larger tent. “Buy- opening morning of the sale ers need to be able to ﬁnd what (April 22) clearly did nothing to they’re looking for,” said Dobell. dampen the enthusiasm of hun- New this year was the ad- dreds of eager book buffs who dition of light classical music lined up along Springﬁeld Rd. played by a professional string and a good part of Buena Vista quartet. They created a conviv- Ave. for the 20th Rockcliffe ial atmosphere that was warm- Park Spring Book Sale. As the ly appreciated by shoppers and doors opened, people swarmed volunteers alike, who applaud- in, many with boxes and trol- ed at the end of each piece. leys ready for bulk buys. “It The Spring Book Sale was just keeps getting better,” said attended by Ottawa Mayor Jim a Spring Book Sale regular. “I Watson; Rideau-Rockcliffe really like the choice of genres, councillor, Tobi Nussbaum; how the books were organized Ottawa-Vanier Member of and their high quality.” Parliament, Mona Fortier; “We were thrilled with and Rockcliffe Park Residents Brian Montgomery of Montgomery Asset Management, RBC|Dominion Securities (left to right); Mona Fortier, Member this outcome and the high Association president, Peter of Parliament for Ottawa-Vanier; Tobi Nussbaum, City Councillor, Ward 13, Rideau-Rockcliffe; Jim Watson, City of Ottawa Mayor; Peter Lewis, President, Rockcliffe Park Residents Association; Jane Dobell, Chair of the Library Committee, Rock- cliffe Park Residents Association and Tim Miller of Dymon Storage. Photo: Jonathan Schofield

Lewis; as well as corporate their ages ranged from 14 to 90 running the sale for several sponsors Brian Montgomery years! Their dedication is re- years together with more than of Montgomery Asset Manage- markable,” continued Dobell, 100 volunteers. She is a former ment, RBC/Dominion Securi- “They work almost year round trustee and chair of the Ottawa ties and Tim Miller of Dymon to make the Spring Book Sale Board of Education and is cur- Storage. “We’re indebted to happen. It’s a real community rent chair of the RPRA Library both of these organizations event.” Committee. for their support,” said Jane The Rockcliffe Park Spring The Spring Book Sale Dobell. “And we’re also most Book Sale was started in 1997 attracts hundreds of buyers grateful to Tracey Black, own- by Barbara Mirsky, librarian of from across the National Capi- er of Epicuria, who generously the then newly built Rockcliffe tal Region and beyond. The provided delicious food for our Park Branch of the Ottawa Pub- sale’s proceeds contribute to hardworking helpers.” lic Library (OPL). Some of the enhanced services and pro- Volunteers at the Spring early volunteers, such as Sheila gramming at the Rockcliffe Book Sale now number more Nelles, Barbara Barker and Di Park Branch of the OPL. The than 120, many of whom come Bethune, are still actively in- balance supports literacy pro- from Manor Park. “This year, volved. Jane Dobell has been grams within the wider OPL. May 2017 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 29 Economic results for Ontario are encouraging most of which are full-time, versities or colleges. Additional that make certain jobs redun- competitiveness of our indus- FROM THE DESK OF: above-average wage and in the skills training will be part of the dant. Ontario’s economy is try will continue to require an private sector. Our City of Otta- way to ensure that young work- diversified and continue to be educated workforce that is in- wa has seen its share of growth: ers are hired. The new Anti- so: it has growing agriculture novative, entrepreneurial and 16,400 jobs were created in Racism Directorate will help and food sectors, an expanding technologically savvy. 2016. In March 2017, the un- support our commitment to a mining industry, an increas- The long-term investments employment rate fell again by fair society and a gender wage- ing technologically responsive in childcare, primary and sec- 0.1 per cent to reach 5 per cent. gap strategy is also part of the manufacturing sector as well ondary education systems, adult This economic growth will al- government’s agenda. as exciting developments in education, skills training, post- low the government to present Continued investments the arts, education, tourism and secondary education will con- a balanced budget this April will be required also in brick- service sectors. tinue to be needed. There are and it will permit additional in- and-mortar infrastructures: the Overall, its economy is still many challenges ahead but vestments in healthcare, educa- roads and bridges, the tran- well placed to pursue its posi- the recent economic results for Députée / Member of tion and housing. sit systems, the upgrading of tive course. However, we Ontario are very encouraging Provincial Parliament Nevertheless, there are still public buildings. A strategy of should not be complacent: and bode well for the future. NATHALIE DES ROSIERS many issues to confront: not ev- investment in infrastructure ery group of workers has bene- has helped the economy grow Ontario’s economy is going fited from the economic growth. and it also prepares us for our strong. The province’s growth Young workers are still not future needs. A more-efficient is outpacing that of the other getting work fast enough. Ra- transportation system reduces Canadian provinces and all cialized workers are often dis- time and costs for everyone. of the G7 countries. Its gross criminated against. On average, We know that the future of the domestic product (GDP) in- women make less than men. economy will be technology- creased by 2.7 per cent in 2016, The government is taking action based and that it will have according to the Ontario Eco- to confront and redress these to take into account climate nomic Accounts. This is good persistent unfair inequalities in change. We also know that news for everyone in Ontario. accessing the job market. Tu- there will be external pres- Since the recession of ition support and OSAP reform sures on our economy: Ameri- 2008/2009, the province has coming in September 2017 will can protectionist measures or added nearly 700,000 jobs, allow more people to go to uni- rapid technological changes Student activists participate in Dare to Dream By Joe Reilly Council Chambers and asked the about the legal system. Teacher councillor questions like why The students prepared for a there are no bike lanes west of case study and held a mock trial Concerned about traffic in your St. Laurent Blvd. on Montreal with the assistance of the legal neighbourhood? Students in Rd. and how to better enforce professionals. They role-played Amy Charlton’s Grade-7 class at speed limits around their school. participating in a sentencing cir- Queen Elizabeth Public School Students at QEPS also cle facilitated by a First Nations (QEPS) decided to do something tackled the challenges of Ab- elder. The case study focused about their concerns! Working original youth in Canada’s court on youth close to their ages, with Green Communities Cana- system by participating in Dare and as a result the law became da, they conducted a traffic study to Dream — a justice education more real to them. The students by gathering data on vehicle program coordinated by a so- were able to make cultural con- speeds, distracted driving and ve- cial justice organization called nections with the law through hicle occupancy rates. They also Level. The program is designed the case study, talking circles, looked at barriers to walking and to empower Indigenous youth smudging, the sentencing circle cycling in their neighbourhood. by instilling cultural pride and and the use of an eagle feather Jessica Sheridan of Green introducing them to the Cana- for swearing in during the trial. Communities Canada co-facili- dian justice system through In the culminating event, tated the study and provided the hands on, active engagement. students enjoyed a visit to the radar guns. She was impressed Four Indigenous students par- Supreme Court of Canada to by the data they collected and ticipated in the program along learn more about the highest says students really enjoyed the with students from York Street court in our country. Teachers experience. “It’s exciting because Public School. Throughout the Shaz Tyndale, Melissa Hennin, only police officers usually use year they met with legal pro- Megan Ducharme and David the radar. Since Queen Elizabeth fessionals and elders to honour Row appreciated joining the stu- is on such a busy street I thought Indigenous practices and learn dents on this learning journey. this might be an opportunity to engage students in a fun data collection and math exercise.” IS THIS YOUR Who would you trust The students used the data in persuasive letters they sent to Ot- HOUSE? to refinish your furniture? tawa City Councillor Tobi Nuss- baum outlining their concerns about accessibility and safety Catherine’s We have been designing, building, and yes – finishing furniture for more than 39 years. on their neighbourhood streets. WATERCOLOUR “Giving students an authentic Go to www.TheEmporium.com writing project like this is very PAINTINGS and click on refinishing. important,” notes Ms. Charlton. 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Why not volunteer and support Manor Park Public School? Contact [email protected] • FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.MPSC.INFO May 2017 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 31 Sake and the advancement of Canadian cultural diplomacy By John Graham where we were hoping to pro- essential part of our plan was position. It was a lovely din- fully now forgotten folksong: mote Canadian Studies in one to have three texts, one on the ner, but attempting to anaes- “When the ice-worm nests Anyone who thinks Canadian of Japan’s most prestigious uni- Canadian economy, a digest of thetize my legs, I drank more again”. The tune can charitably diplomats are a collection of versities. Graciously received, Canadian history and another sake. This did not prevent our be called insipid and it received nerds and dandies has never met we were invited to lunch at the on Canadian politics translated host from suggesting that we polite applause from surround- the late Dick Gorham. Of Dick’s university’s private restaurant. and published in Japanese. For should retire to his private bar ing tables. My turn! My reper- many strengths, several stand The dining room was tradi- this purpose we had invited a for more drink. This establish- toire was thin and I was deter- out. He was a superb diplomat, tional — the windows set low Kyoto publisher for tea. Be- ment turned out to be a karaoke mined not to sing “Alouette”. a delightful and considerate per- as everyone dined on cushions cause the inn was traditional, bar, but this was early karaoke, Gurgling with litres of sake, I son. He had the most extensive heard myself saying “No, I will repertoire of semi-obscene sto- not sing a Canadian song; I will ries of anyone I knew. He drank sing a Japanese song”. This was bigger and tougher characters translated by Jack and followed under the table. And he spoke by loud intakes of breath and idiomatic Japanese. Not under- people saying “Ohh! You sing standing a word, I observed this Japanese!” In high school I had last skill near the end of a pub been in the chorus of Gilbert crawl in Tokyo. and Sullivan’s Japanese spoof Dick was number two at the “the Mikado” and for some Canadian Embassy in Tokyo. I reason I could remember Gil- was in Tokyo with a modestly bert’s apparently faux Japanese funded plan to establish Cana- lyrics. With a moment of sober dian Studies in Japanese univer- thought I would have realized sities. Following a visit to a uni- that singing an elaborately pho- versity in Tokyo, Dick proposed ney Japanese song in a real Jap- an evening of carousing. Join- anese bar full of partially ine- ing us was Jack Dirksen, the briated Japanese citizens could embassy Third Secretary, as- result in my being torn to pieces signed to be my interpreter. Our or at the very least terminating final bar was Dick’s favourite any chance that our host would — a tiny place with paper walls publish the Canadian texts. In and Dick’s own bottle of Sun- the absence of sober thought I tory whiskey on the shelf. The belted out (twice): proprietor welcomed Dick and placed the Suntory on our table. Miya Sama, mia sama It was Dick’s because the bottle On n’m-ma no mayé ni bore his character in Japanese Pira-Pira suru no wa script on the label. By the time Nan gia na the Suntory was demolished Toko tonyaré tonjaré na. and a jug of sake emptied, an argument had erupted between What happened next? To Dick and Jack about an obscure my surprise and confusion, I point of Japanese grammar. The brought the house down and, argument in Japanese, with oc- incidentally, saved the publica- casional asides to me in Eng- tion of the Canadian texts. Why lish, grew in intensity. The bar’s was there such an undeserved literate clientele were fascinated happy ending? The answer ap- by the debate and not least that in the lotus (seiza) position. tea was served to us seated in which involved only a micro- peared nearly 40 years later it was being conducted in their Through the windows we could the lotus position. Unaccus- phone, which was passed from when doing research for this language by two gaijin (foreign- see beautifully manicured for- tomed to being folded under cubicle to cubicle, and a public chapter. Google informed me ers). Each one took sides and mal gardens complete with my knees, my leg muscles were address system. Mercifully, the that Gilbert had lifted the words joined the debate. By the time stone water basins and stone in rebellion. However, tea went seating was western and we from an ancient Japanese mili- we left no syntactic consensus lanterns. Lunch was served well — so well that the pub- settled in to enjoy the noises tary marching song. had been achieved. The debate by waitresses in geisha who lisher invited us to dine with from other cubicles and to ab- broke out again on the subway seemed to float in a perambu- him that evening in his private sorb more sake — not realizing This story is condensed from platform. To my astonishment, lating version of the lotus. Sake restaurant. that we would be expected to John Graham’s memoir two travellers caught the drift of was served. While not as posh as the perform. Shaken by the arrival “Whose Man in Havana? Ad- the argument and offered their Jack and I returned to our university restaurant, it was of the microphone, we decided ventures from the Far Side of points of view. hotel. Selected by Dick, it was elegant and totally Japanese, that Jack would start. Asked Diplomacy”, which is avail- Two days later Jack and I a traditional Japanese inn, fea- which meant, of course, that to sing something Canadian, able at Books on Beechwood took the bullet train to Kyoto turing thin reed mattresses. An dining was again in the lotus he sang an ancient and hope- and Amazon. Page 32 • Manor Park Chronicle May 2017 SPORTS RCMP Curling Club Ladies By Andrea Poole Club Ladies Invitational Bon- LCA events. Teams participated The RCMP Curling Club La- spiel was hosted in November; in the LCA Challenge as well as dies League has wrapped up curling, food, prizes and the the McCallum Filly (for curlers another successful year of curl- ever-popular “Miserable Ride with 7 years of experience or ing fun. Between the Tuesday Horse Races”. There was also a less). Two trophies were brought morning, Wednesday evening silent auction with proceeds for- back to the Club to be proudly and Thursday afternoon time warded to the Junior program. displayed for a year. In Febru- slots, 68 women curlers kept December saw the Christmas ary Team Higgs (Norma Higgs, the club hopping this season. Banquet — a not to be missed Véronique Gauthier, Hermance Among the regular curl- event where food and seasonal Blouin and Rita Code) won the ing season, the Ladies League merriment is topped off with a Bedoe Trophy. Team Poole (An- hosts bonspiels, forms teams silent auction. Tables were cov- drea Poole, Jean Lockett, Bar- to play at local and regional ered with donated gently loved bara Flynn and Rita Code) won bonspiels and keeps up a busy items found in our closets/cup- the Paterson Trophy in March. social calendar. Regular league boards/drawers. This year the The season closed a few play begins at the end of Sep- silent auction raised over $460, weeks ago with an end-of-sea- tember and finishes towards the which will be donated to a char- son Awards night, a potluck and end of March. The regular sea- ity yet to be chosen. Ladies League AGM. Thank son is interspersed with other During the year the RCMP you to all the volunteers who curling and non-curling events. CC ladies put together a handful made 2016/17 so much fun. The Annual RCMP Curling of teams to play at Interclub or My husband and I have been curling in the Friday/Sat- urday mixed league for many years and I only got involved with the Ladies League a few years ago when, after starting my own business, I had flex- Pictured (left to right): Andrea Poole, Jean Lockett, Barbara Flynn and Rita Code. ible daytime hours and started Photo submitted by Andrea Poole sparing as-needed on Tuesdays and Thursday. It has been a real pleasure getting to know this If you are interested to join there is enough interest from social group of women. Some, us next season (which begins new curlers the Ladies League like me, have the ability to insert the end of September), please will organize some specific daytime curling into a career, contact Paul Adam, manager learn to curl sessions, other- others are retired. All of us bene- of the RCMPCC at 613-749- wise new curlers can attend the fit from a community of women 7086 or Barbara Flynn, Ladies Club’s learn to curl before be- while keeping active playing League president at 613-830- ing slotted into existing teams Canada’s other national game. 7487 for more information. If to play and learn.

OTTAWA EAST ATOM B DESTRUCTORS: Mid front: Adam Allam ; Front row L to R: Ayden Frawley-Legendre, Tyler Lemieux (Assistant Capt. ), Gabriel Groulx , Adam Gallagher (Assistant Capt. ), Parker Talvitie , Louis Staudte; Back row L to R: Josh Bates (Head Coach), Henry Trevanion (Capt. ), Liam Gahan , William Bates, Nickolas Sieloff, Vanessa Reynolds (Assistant Coach, Trainer), Sam McKay, Oliver Reynolds , Rob Talvitie (Assistant Coach). Photo submitted by Ottawa East Destructors Absent from picutre: Rob Sieloff (Manager), Pat Gallagher (Trainer), Manon Desgroseilliers (Trainer). Ottawa East Atom B Destructors After a shaky start, the Ottawa East Atom B De- anion who earned an unprecedented 83 points structors went on to win the Ottawa District 6 during the entire season. With solid goaltending Atom B Division. It all started after the team won from Adam Allam preserving a low goal-against the Perth Atom B division tournament in January, average and assisted by almost impenetrable de- then finished a strong second in the Can-Am tour- fense, the team was destined for success. The nament in Montreal in February. The team was on forwards showed their depth and strength as they a roll and, showing their true character, finished persisted in scoring goals and never giving up the year with five straight regular-season wins, go- to ensure that the cup was delivered to Ottawa ing on to win 11 straight games, beating the top East Atom B Destructors. Congratulations to the teams in the 18-team league and capturing the cup. players, coaches and parents for a most success- The team was lead by captain Henry Trev- ful and fun season! May 2017 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 33 SPORTS OEMHA news: end of a hockey career By Andrea Poole

Early April saw my son Gra- ham play his last game of youth hockey. His team made it to the final playoff game of the Ottawa Year End Mi- nor Hockey Tournament — Midget B, B-side. While the tournament is open to teams from all over, by chance their opposition was another Ot- tawa East (OEMHA) team. It was a fitting end — his final game played with and against Andrea Poole, Graham Poole and Philip Poole. Photo: submitted by Andrea Poole friends. I do not know if he will pick up organised hockey year’s OEMHA highlights. everything except the helmets again as an adult, but I am sure The Atom B3 Destructors fin- and skates goes in the washing eventually the beer leagues ished the season as the BMHL machine without a problem. will be calling. With two boys Atom B Champions. The The lingering aroma is caused I have enjoyed 15 years of be- Atom B2 team was invited by bacteria so standard washing a hockey mother; and, I to watch the Florida Panthers ing will not do it; a generous am not sure about my kids (the practice at the Canadian Tire cup of Borax in the tub will kill actual players) but I will defi- Centre and NHL Hall-of-Fam- the bacteria and leave the gear nitely miss the hockey games. er Denis Potvin (whose mural smelling fine for a few weeks. Mixed organized league adorns the Franco-Ontario Eventually the hockey under- hockey for Manor Park resi- Centre) met with some of the garments hit the point where dents is played through the kids and had a photo taken washing (even with Borax) Ottawa East Minor Hockey with them. The OE Peewee will not remove the smell, so Association (OEMHA.CA). B1 Bombers finished the sea- I boil them on the stove for 20 The OEMHA is part of Ot- son by winning the Year End minutes or so. The helmet also tawa’s Bytown Minor Hock- Tournament, and the Midget takes on an odour of its own, ey League (BMHL) and our B2 won the Rogers House B- which can be dealt with, quite teams spend the season play- side final. effectively, by sponging down ing against the other Associa- As I bow out of hockey the inside with rubbing alcohol. tions within the League. The parenting I would like to share My final act as a hockey OEMHA had around 500 reg- a final, crucially important, mother was accomplished this istered players for the 2016/17 hockey tip: de-toxifying hockey past weekend, and a bag full of season, with about 10 per cent gear. When the kids were small fresh smelling hockey gear is moving upwards to play in Ot- and did not sweat the smell of now stored in my basement. I tawa’s organized competitive their kit was not a problem. am sure my boys will achieve leagues; the rest stayed and Age, however, brought the rank great things, but I wonder if I played with OEMHA. stink of the change room into will ever again have the joy of Here are some of this our home. I have found that cheering them on so loudly. Ottawa New Edinburgh Club ramps up for summer By Claire Schofield

The Ottawa New Edinburgh Club (ONEC) is swinging into high gear with its rowing, sailing and tennis programs and children’s Summer Day Camps. Learn more about this beautiful, water- front multi-sport centre at www.onec.ca or call 613-746-8540. Registration for single or multi sports is now open. Once again ONEC will participate in Doors Open Ottawa on June 3 and 4 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tour the historic boathouse and see the exciting new concepts for its possible future development — courtesy of Carleton University architecture students. Then visit the tennis pavil- ion and watch ONEC tennis members in action from the terrace. Also, ONEC will once again host a “Get out on the Water” program to coincide with Doors Open Ottawa on June 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This will allow you to sample sailing, rowing and brigade canoeing for yourself. Places are limited so book now at www.getoutonthewater. ca/events/get-out-on-the-water-rowing-and-sail- ONEC members enjoying an evening quad row on the Ot- ing-ottawa-new-edinburgh-club-2/ . tawa River. Photo submitted by ONEC Page 34 • Manor Park Chronicle May 2017 Puppy Biting Is it ever OK? CANINE CHRONICLES your puppy from making an biting should result in you im- unwanted choice, but it doesn’t mediately leaving the room. teach him what he should be The message should be clear: doing instead of biting. It is calmness is a good choice; bit- important for your puppy to ing is not. When Everest was a learn that the sharp teeth in his puppy, I wish I had spent more mouth can inflict harm. Teach time catching him being good your puppy the “gentle” cue as instead of focusing my training a way to control the pressure of on “correcting him”. his biting. If you have a puppy, you Don’t be afraid of playing may have noticed that he or a good game of tug! It’s a won- she gets a little burst of en- BY derful way to teach your dog ergy in the morning and again some self control. Before play- in the evening. These frenetic CHANTAL MILLS, CPDT-KA ing the game, teach your puppy random activity periods, oth- Owner/Head Trainer, the Take It and the Drop It cues. erwise known as dog zoomies, Ottawa Canine School Then, enjoy a good game of tug. are often characterized by an The end of play is the conse- increase in biting and nipping. Biting and mouthing is part of quence for biting too hard. The The wisest thing to do during normal puppy play, but when goal is to teach your puppy that these moments is to sit back puppies put their needle sharp hard bites end all fun; whether and enjoy the show. This is teeth on our skin… ouch! Must it is you who walks away or a NOT the time for training! we grin and bear it? Certainly toy that disappears, a hard bite This they will outgrow, so not. is a fun spoiler. enjoy the zoomies while they Stay away from outdated last. An ounce of prevention… and ineffective practices such For more bite-inhibition Management can go a long way as holding the puppy’s mouth tips and exercises, contact a in preventing a puppy from bit- closed, ignoring the biting and trainer or take your puppy to ing. A good selection of chew embracing the mentality that the school! If you are having dif- toys, interactive toys and well- puppy will just grow out of it. ficulty teaching your puppy to timed training sessions can help play-bite gently, or are con- redirect your dog’s energy (and The calm before the storm cerned that your puppy’s be- teeth!) to more appropriate vic- If we only focus on the dog haviour is more than normal tims. Everest as a puppy loved when he is biting, we are miss- exploratory biting, seek help chewing bones. ing a great training opportunity. immediately. Puppies must Throw a treat on the ground learn that biting causes pain Training tips when your puppy is calm. Wait before they become adult dogs Management can help prevent a few seconds and repeat. Any that missed the memo. Participate in Welcoming Week, June 20 to 29, 2017 Ottawa has a great reputation as being a city that tion spearheading WOW. “By hosting a WOW is hospitable to newcomers. It is one of six cities event and participating in WOW activities, you in the country receiving top marks for attracting can not only provide a warm welcome to new- newcomers, according to the Conference Board comers, you can meet people from all over the of Canada in a report released in 2014. The City world, learn about other cultures and have fun of Ottawa was also ranked the best place to live in the many learning, cultural, artistic and sports in Canada by MoneySense Magazine in 2016. events that have become a mainstay of Ottawa’s This reputation came summer calendar.” to life last year when the WOW is an annual, Ottawa community rallied week-long series of dia- together to welcome the logues, cultural and celebra- Syrian refugees. It has also tory events, sports activities, emerged every year since documentary screenings 2013 during Welcoming Ot- and other fun events held in tawa Week (WOW), when various locations of the city local civic and arts groups in the 10 days leading up to and organizations join ef- Canada Day. It is designed forts to showcase our genuine welcome and re- to convey the genuine welcome and hospitality spect to newcomers by hosting a week-long se- of Ottawa residents to newcomers, while pro- ries of fun and engaging events and activities. viding opportunities for quality interactions be- “Welcoming Ottawa Week is a wonderful tween residents, long-term and new. This year’s platform for us to reflect on Ottawa’s current and WOW has been expanded to 10 days. historic welcome to refugees and newcomers, This year, WOW will pay a special tribute to while showcasing our genuine respect for the Canada’s 150th Anniversary, by adding a Cele- courage and strength newcomers demonstrate bration of Canada’s 150th Anniversary category in overcoming tremendous obstacles to join our of events and by offering more WOW days. community,” says Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson. Since its inception, WOW has grown to 65 “Newcomers are attracted to diverse, vi- events hosted by 43 organizations in 2016. brant cities where their families can participate For more information on Welcoming Ottawa in city life, contribute economically and engage Week, visit www.welcomingottawaweek.ca or in civic development as new Canadians,” says call 613-232-9634 extension 385. You can also Hindia Mohamoud, Director of the Ottawa Lo- follow us on Twitter @OLIP-PLIO or Facebook cation Immigration Partnership, the organiza- at OttawaLIP. May 2017 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 35

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Dakota Oscar A brown lab, Dakota was rescued by his owner 3 years Oscar is a 1-year-old Portuguese water dog. He’s Mr. ago. With loving care and a home-made diet and cookie Personality as demonstrated by his enthusiastic greeting treats, Dakota is thriving ... his coat luxurious; his energy of anyone who crosses his path. His favourite activities boundless. He’s one lucky dog who enjoys the company of are chasing squirrels in Richelieu forest, racing Finn and his rescued feline companions. He loves the snow, daily Rocky on open fields ... but most anticipated is an open, outings and especially his eagerly anticipated long walks ice-free lake at the cottage. True to his breed, he loves with Bärbel, his best friend and neighbour. diving off of the dock with wild abandon.

Olivia Zia Three-year-old Olivia Benson is a Treeing Walker Coon- Zia is a crazy, 8-month-old, chocolate Labrador puppy hound living in Manor Park. Energetic and keen to be out- with massive paws. Une quebécoise provenant de Mayo, doors, she loves running in the woods and taking walks in Zia meets everyone and everything at full speed! She can London Terrace Park. She enjoys showing off her seasonal clear a coffee table with one wag of her powerful tail wardrobe of outdoor coats to other dogs. Her best friend is and is already a champion stick retriever. Her best buds in a 20-lb. cat named Diablo. Follow Olivia’s adventures on Manor Park Hill are Phoebe, Barney, Ginger and Roxy (who Instagram at ‘Olivia beagle’. wishes Zia would chase her own ball). Page 36 • Manor Park Chronicle May 2017 MANOR PARK NOTABLE Douglas Barnett Wurtele (1919 – 2011) Pilot, Aeronautical Engineer, Furniture Craftsman

Douglas had three great passions in life: Roads Military College (1964 to 1968) his family; flying; and fine-furniture in Victoria, B.C., which at the time was making. Born outside of London, Eng- a training establishment for the Cana- land in 1919, he spent his early years dian Military and Naval Service. in the town of Croydon. At age 7, he After moving back to Ottawa, the moved with his family to Canada. family lived in Rockcliffe Park on Aca- Douglas came from a proud military cia Ave., purchasing the present Wurtele family. He, his father, and his grandfa- home on Lonsdale Ave. in Manor Park ther all attended the Royal Military Col- in 1979. Douglas’ post- military career lege (RMC) in Kingston, Ont. As a ca- included appointments as Commission- det, his grandfather was first in class and er of Community Development for the later taught mathematics there. City of Ottawa, and as Transport Cana- Douglas’ high school years were da’s liaison with industry. spent at Ashbury College in Ottawa, af- In retirement, Douglas pursued his ter which he went on to study as a ca- love of fine craftsmanship and cabi- det at RMC from 1936 to 1939. While net making, a hobby that evolved from at RMC, he became smitten with flying. the first piece of furniture that he made He had always loved flying following while a student at Ashbury College in his first flight in the early 1930s. the 1930s — he had come full circle. With the onset of WWII, he enlist- His grandfather was a craftsman, so it ed with the Royal Canadian Air Force, was definitely in his blood. His well- completing his service flying training on equipped workshop in his Manor Park Harvard JKls at Bordon Air Force Base, home basement enabled him to design, Ont. Advancing rapidly from student to construct and finish exquisite and intri- instructor; he was posted to Edmonton, cate pieces of furniture for family and Alta., where, given the need for flying friends. He also professionally restored instructors, he spent his early wartime pieces of fine furniture. years training other RCAF pilots. Douglas was a great supporter of Keen to join the action overseas, Ashbury College, speaking at some 11 Douglas landed in the UK in 1942 to fly Remembrance Day Services about his Hurricanes, which were being converted experiences as a World War II Spitfire to Spitfires in Scotland. As a Spitfire pi- pilot. He also loved spending time with lot he escorted bombers over France and his grandchildren and walking the fam- did fighter sweeps, searching for Ger- ily lab down to MacKay Pond. man aircraft. In late 1943, he was sent to Douglas died at the age of 91 hav- Biggin Hill, just outside London. From ing lived a full and accomplished life, here, Douglas escorted bombers and at- both in the skies and on the ground. tacked air raids on London. His overseas wartime service ended in early 1945. With kind appreciation to Julie Wurtele. Still in the RCAF and now back in on a flight to Norway, where he was at Rockcliffe Air Base testing CP 100 Canada, Douglas became involved in an going skiing and she was visiting dis- planes. Their first home in Manor Park Manor Park Notables are snapshots of experiment to test the versatility of gliders tant relatives and also skiing. While was purchased in 1957 on Eastbourne individuals (now deceased) who lived for Arctic warfare. He enrolled in the Uni- at the LSE, Douglas married Julie in Ave. Shortly after, Douglas was posted in Manor Park and who made a differ- versity of Toronto, graduating as an aero- October of 1952 in Essex. Their won- to the Canadian Air Division Headquar- ence either through their career or their nautical engineer. With the permission of derful marriage produced three daugh- ters in Metz, France for 4 years (1958 to Manor Park community involvement. the RCAF, Douglas went on to study in ters: Gillian, Gael and Chris, and eight 1962) where he served as Group Captain This year marks the 10th year of this the UK at the London School of Econom- grandchildren. and Senior Technical Officer. interesting column. If you have a candi- ics (LSE) where he completed a Masters Following his LSE graduation, Douglas eventually completed his date in mind, please send your submis- degree in aeronautical engineering. Douglas and Julie moved back to Ottawa, distinguished RCAF career as Com- sion or ideas to manorparknotables@ Douglas met his future wife, Julie, where Douglas worked with the RCAF mandant (Head of School) of the Royal gmail.com . May 2017 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 37 Classic Theatre Festival: Broadway hits, heritage shows The award-winning Classic to July 16). 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I T ’ S M O R E T H A N J U S T O I L . I T ’ S L I Q U I D E N G I N E E R I N G . T M May 2017 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 39 Cuppa anyone? do with the need to let go of ALTERNATIVE our emotions versus the desire By Sandie to cling to the past. For exam- MEDICINE McArdle ple, if you are afraid and acknowledge this to yourself, the My body has been talking to energy flows freely through me for some time and like most your body. If, however, you of us, I am still learning to tune are not aware of your fear, in and listen to what it’s trying then the fear may be released to tell me. And, at some level, as you suddenly need to go to and like most of us, I am afraid the bathroom or it may stag- of what I might hear. As I have nate in your body. Over time been crafting these articles, I this continual stagnation may decided that I ought to put my cause problems. money where my mouth is and Lately, what I have noticed try something I haven’t tried most with cupping is that I am in almost 10 years — cupping. expressing my emotions rather You might be familiar with than holding them in. This is this modality if you saw a pic- a good thing and in the long ture of Michael Phelps in the run will lower my stress level past summer Olympics –you The skin is pulled upward and and allow my body to become might remember the red rings reddens as a result. For me more harmonious and bal- on his skin. there was some discomfort but anced. Bring on more cupping! Cupping is similar to acu- it was minor. The cup is left on puncture. Toxins and other for anywhere between 5 and waste can stagnate in the mus- 15 minutes. The circular marks cles or joints and the body has a last about a week. difficult time with the disposal. Sounds safe and easy and Discomfort or pain in the body it is. However, there are some is the result of this stagnation. risks. The skin could have Cupping warms the meridians burns as a result of dripping (see article previous Alterna- alcohol (used to produce the tive Medicine column on Acu- flame); skin blisters could hap- puncture) allowing energy to pen if the cupping is too tight move. This begins to dissolve or if the cup is left on the body the swelling and pain. In my too long. Years ago, I experi- case, the energy is stagnant in enced a burn, but with a little my kidney and bladder. ointment it cleared up quickly. I reached out to a trusted Earlier on I suggested that friend who gave me the name I believed that there is a body/ of the practitioner she used. mind/emotional connection. I After I spoke with him and he looked into this. According to did a traditional Chinese medi- Debbie Shapiro, in her book cine diagnosis (placing fingers Your Body Speaks Your Mind, on my pulse, looking at my “the fluids in the body corre- tongue, etc.) he opened up my spond to the emotional aspect muscular structure by giving of our being, which give our me an awesome neck/shoul- lives direction, purpose and der/upper back massage. Then meaning. Just as the blood cor- the cupping started. A specially responds to love, so the urine made glass “cup” is used. This corresponds to emotions that cup is held in the practitioner’s are finished and are no longer hand; a flame is ignited. When needed…. Kidney and bladder the flame is withdrawn, the cup problems, therefore, tend to is immediately put rim side arise when we have difficulty down on the body. The flame letting go of emotions — par- heats the air in the cup thus ticularly negative ones — and producing low pressure inside the feelings become blocked enabling the cup to suck on the inside.” She further suggests skin increasing the blood flow. that bladder problems have to Page 40 • Manor Park Chronicle May 2017 Mona Fortier: a passion for people

By Christiane Kirkland

On April 3 the citizens of Ot- tawa-Vanier elected Liberal Mona Fortier to represent them on Parliament Hill. Fortier collected 15,190 votes representing 51.2 per cent of the popular vote. The Chronicle’s Christiane Kirkland spoke with Ms. Fortier to learn more about Ottawa-Vanier’s ﬁ rst female Member of Parliament. What makes the new Mem- ber of Parliament for Ottawa- Vanier, Mona Fortier, such a personable and devoted individual? This interview with Mona Fortier brings to light a determined woman ready for any challenge.

Ms. Mona Fortier (MF): “I am passionate about delivering results. My long-time involvement with different community organizations and all levels of government made me realize that. So being in a public of- ﬁ ce gives me the opportunity to deliver for our community and I am very excited to be in this position.”

Christiane Kirkland (CK): “What skills/ qualities does it their say in a situation. So I will CK: “What are your personal take to be a Member of Parlia- put my political and business and professional goals?” ment?” glasses on!” MF: “First, to be able to listen, MF: “I am at a discovery phase not only to residents but to com- CK: “What is your biggest ac- right now and fi nding how to munity leaders and other public complishment?” navigate in this new role and offi cials to provide the best for MF: “I am very proud to be a fi guring out what I want to ac- our community. Secondly, to mother of three and have a very complish.” be open and ready to collabo- supportive husband.” Mona’s fi rst goal would be rate with different stakeholders to move the constituency offi ce and thirdly, to be able to make On the professional side, Mona to a more visible and acces- decisions. I am not a person to had the opportunity to con- sible location where people can get things quickly done; it has tribute to different projects come in, ask questions and par- to be well thought of and done that were very successful and ticipate. Secondly, she wants in a way that will be a win-win she hopes that the recipe she to put her energy into social situation for everyone. The dif- learned from working with housing and job creation for ferent scenarios presented must those teams will guide her in Ottawa-Vanier. be evaluated to be able to make her new job. intelligent decisions.” CK: “What message do you CK: “How do you cope with want to convey to our readers?” CK: “What is your biggest per- pressure?” sonal challenge?” MF: “Knowing that some situa- MF: “I want to be the voice of MF: “I am a people person and tions could be emotional, I take the residents of Ottawa-Vanier. do not like to say no to people, time to breathe. I think posi- My door is open so people can but I know it comes with the tively. I do not react to every- feel comfortable sharing their job. I want everyone to fi nd thing that is said.” concerns and their ideas.” May 2017 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 41 MEET YOUR NEIGHBOURS

and flying to BC by myself when I was 11, to visit a friend. Also Cameron Buck our family road trips out East. If you could have dinner with any three people alive or dead, who would you choose? Cameron: Alex Ren (Insta- Innes Buck gram Model), Selena Gomez & and Emma Watson. Tell us about yourself: your Innes: I work out at school, Innes: Mom, Dad, Liam, but name, family, where you go to run, play floorball and hockey, not Cameron! school? bike to school and play a lot of I’m Cameron Buck and I’m 19. school sports. What would you eat at the This year I attended Carleton dinner? University part time, which al- You must be very busy; what do Cameron: Well it is a first date, lowed me to focus on my hock- you do in your down time? it couldn’t be messy, so no piz- ey (Ottawa Junior Canadians – Both: We like to hang out za… I think Alexa is a vegan so CCHL2) and floorball. with friends, watch Netflix and I’d probably make a nice veg- watch hockey. We are getting etarian pesto pasta dish. I’m Innes Buck. I’m 17 and ready to go to Vaxjo, Sweden currently in Grade 11 French to take part in the Men’s U19 Innes: Chinese food! Immersion at Immaculata High World Floorball Champion- School and I play hockey too ship! We are so excited to be My favourite thing about (Ottawa East Midget A). We representing Canada! There are Ottawa is...? live with our brother Liam (14) 20 players on the team, from Photo: Innes Buck (left) Cameron: It’s a city but has a and our parents Andra and Pe- all across Canada including and Cameron Buck small-town feel. ter on Kilbarry Cres. We have a several from the Ottawa Bliz- great dog called Jasper. zards and from Manor Park. Innes: It’s home – I can always We started with Manor Park What was the last book that If I won the lottery, I would come back. Where were you born? floorball several years ago and you read? spend my winnings on...? Both: We were both born in now we coach those kids. We Cameron: I don’t remember! Innes: I’d invest it after buying My least favourite thing about Ottawa. will be playing teams from a nice car, house, helicopter, Ottawa is....? Norway, Estonia and Japan in Innes: Lord of the Flies for plane… Cameron: The small-town feel What are you doing the round-robin portion of the school. I liked parts of it. can sometimes backfire it’s for the summer? tournament. The tournament Cameron: (looking over smil- sometimes good, and some- Cameron: I’m going to be includes teams from Sweden, What’s your favourite all-time ing at his Mom who was pres- times bad. working at the Sensplex hock- Finland, Denmark, Australia, movie? ent during the interview): I’d ey camps coaching kids. I am USA, and Germany to name Cameron: Harry Potter and give my mom and dad a trip of Innes: Too many Montreal and also applying to work at a bar a few. We will start our trip in the The Goblet of Fire with the a lifetime; then I’d take all my Toronto fans! Go Sens go! downtown. Copenhagen to practice and tri-wizard cup! closest friends travelling and play in exhibition games and start my own company. Where do you see yourself in Innes: I’ve applied to work at then travel to Vaxjo for the Innes: The James Bond Series 10 years? the Manor Park summer camps. tournament. It’s a great sport – Sean Connery! What is your favourite Cameron: Playing in the NHL and we encourage all Manor childhood memory? or working as a hand model! What is the most important Park youth, girls and boys to What’s one of the biggest chal- Cameron: Buying the cottage, thing in your life right now? come out to play! Our parents lenges you have ever faced? and family trips to Europe. Innes: In a big house overlook- Cameron: Girls, hockey and and Liam are travelling to Swe- Cameron: Waking up for ing the ocean in Hawaii, work- floorball and not necessarily in den as well for the tournament! school on time! Innes: Family trips to Europe ing as a super spy. that order!

Innes: Friends, hockey, ﬂoor- ball and good times.

What do you like about living in Manor Park? Both: There is so much to do here. We love the pond, May- fair, the Kilbarry street party, the outdoor rink and street hockey. We also enjoy the movie nights at the park. It’s like a small town, with its own community.

If you could live anywhere else in the world, where would you go and why? Cameron: It depends on the day. Today I’d like to live in Spain, because it’s raining here and I know it’s sunny there.

Innes: Italy because of the weather, girls, food, beaches and cars!

What do you do to stay healthy? Cameron: I work out a lot, run, play hockey and ﬂoorball, eat well and no caffeine.

Page 44 • Manor Park Chronicle May 2017 Community Bulletin Board

Canadian Sunset Ceremonies Manor Park Plant Sale homes and gardens to see and visit. Wales Dr., south of the Arboretum. Vol- June 23-25, 7 – 8:30 p.m. May 20, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tickets: $35. Proceeds from this year’s unteers on hand to assist with parking. Runs nightly at the RCMP Musical Ride On the corner of Braemar and Hemlock tour will go to the Diane Morrison Hos- Help pollinators and butterfl ies, while Centre, 1 Sandridge Rd. Bring a blanket streets. Come and fi nd your beauti- pice at the Ottawa Mission. For more attracting birds to your backyard. Learn or lawn chair. Admission and public park- ful annual fl owers and hanging baskets, information: visit www.laurentian.iode. which native plant species are favourites ing are free. The RCMP will be accepting and check out our new selection of herbs ca or call Jo at 613-842-5304. with wildlife and will do well in your donations on site in support of Canadian and veggies! Proceeds support the Man- growing conditions. For more informa- youth initiatives in communities across or Park Public School Home and School Bales to the North tion visit www.ofnc.ca/fl etcher . Canada. Kids Zone: 5-7 p.m. Pre-show: Association for student activities. Cash May 31, 9 a.m. – noon 6-6:45 p.m. Event: 7-8:30 p.m. or cheque only. Packing of cartons for northern commu- Curvy Girls 6th Annual Scoliosis nities at St. Columba Church, 24 San- Awareness Walk & Roll Aga Khan World Partnership OEMHA Parent Information Night dridge Rd. Carton assembly takes place June 10, 8:30 a.m. Golf Tournament May 24, 5:30 p.m. May 30, 7 p.m. Donations gratefully The Curvy Girls Scoliosis Support July 17 Ottawa East Minor Hockey Association received: household linens; clothing; Group of Ottawa (CGO) Sixth Annual Join us for golf and dinner at the beautiful (OEMHA) is holding a parent informa- fabrics; small light toys and fl at books; Scoliosis Awareness Walk & Roll at Camelot Golf Course. Everyone welcome! tion night at the St. Laurent Complex, light dry foods (no tins). Special needs Stanley Park in New Edinburgh. Join us World Partnership Golf tournaments sup- 525 Coté St. Interested kids and parents for 2017: layette items; men’s large for the 2k walk and other activities: face port The Aga Khan Foundation’s work are invited to come out and fi nd out jeans. New items only please, no liquids painting, hair coloring, zumba, silent toward alleviating global poverty. Contact more about the OEMHA’s recreational or sprays. Monetary donations toward auction, nordic walking. Registration Nimroz Thawer, World Partnership Golf hockey program. For more information shipping also welcomed. Please con- $30 at the event or @ chair at 613-314-7861 or chair.ottawa@ contact [email protected] . sider volunteering. Help is needed! For www.curvygirlsottawa.ca worldpartnershipgolf.com more information call 613-749-5103 or Contact us at 613-233-7182 or 65th Annual May Fair email [email protected] [email protected] for more Rock the Block May 27, 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. information. September 8, 6 p.m. Takes place Manor Park Public School. Manor Park Garage Sale Manor Park’s favourite community event Events include cake walk, carnival June 3, 8:30 a.m. – noon Beechwood Market opens will have your favourite food vendors games, silent auction, face painting and Scouts BBQ for hot dogs and burgers June 10, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (yum), pie baking contest (extra yum), BBQ lunch. Don’t miss this popular com- from 10 a.m. – noon at the Manor Park The Beechwood Market will kick into activities for kids and adults (fun), and munity event. All proceeds donated to Community Centre, 100 Thornwood gear on June 10 on Saturdays 9 a.m. to screening of an outdoor movie. Food and Manor Park Public School. Rain or shine! Road. 2 p.m. for 18 weeks until Thanksgiving, activities begin at 6 p.m. Movie starts at October 7. Still on the front lawn of the 8 p.m. Contact the MPCC to volunteer 56th Annual IODE House Annual Native Plant Sale old St. Charles Church, 135 Barrette St. at the event or if you have a local busi- and Garden Tour June 3, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m Moving to Optimiste Park on Labour ness interested in participating: mpcc@ May 27, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Lovely Fletcher Wildlife Garden, off Prince of Day. manorpark.ca Moments That Matter

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