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EMC news – Bridge Street will see flowing traffic and safe pedestrian crossings if a plan devised by Manotick residents and Princiotta Developments is approved by the city. Developer Joe Princiotta has embraced a traffic management plan developed by the Manotick Village Community Association, city traffic planners and Princiotta’s contractors which will keep both lanes open during construction of the new seniors’ residence in downtown Manotick. Community association president Klaus Beltzner worked closely with the developer to avoid reducing Bridge Street to one lane to accommodate trucks during the 18month construction period. He also wanted to make sure pedestrians would have safe crosswalks. “The interest of the community association was to achieve two objectives: continuous free-flowing traffic on Bridge Street, and also safe pedestrian crossings because the sidewalk will no longer be on the north side,” Beltzner said. The traffic management plan, which has yet to be officially approved by the city’s traffic department, calls for Bridge Street’s east- and westbound lanes to shift slightly south and be repainted, leaving room on the street’s north side for construction vehicles to park. The road is technically three lanes wide, Beltzner said, but is currently only painted for

two lanes. By shifting both lanes south, drivers and the construction workers can use the road without having to resort to flagging and lane closures. On either end of the construction zone, Beltzner’s plan also includes temporary island refuges between the lanes, to help pedestrians cross to the southern sidewalk. Beltzner said this crosswalk method has only recently been added into the Ontario Traffic Manual and, as far as he knows, is the first time it’s being tried in the city. “(The city is) doing it as a pilot,” he said. The plan has the approval of Princiotta, Rideau-Goulbourn Coun. Scott Moffatt and area police and fire representatives. An application has been submitted to the city for formal approval. Princiotta said he was pleased with the plan, and is willing to do anything that will make life easier for residents during the construction. “We want them to look favourably upon us because we’ll be neighbours for a long time,” he said. “We want to do everything we can to make it easier.” Princiotta is waiting for the project’s site plan approval to go through before he can get a building permit, which he hopes to have in hand midJuly. The three-storey, 120-unit seniors’ residence will be located just east of Manotick Main and Bridge Streets, and will take approximately 18 months to compete.

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Sir William Stalker dons his armour to protect the citizens of the Kingdom of Osgoode on Friday, June 6. The fifth annual Osgoode Medieval festival attracted thousands of people to the village over the weekend. For more photos, turn to page 15.

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EMC news – Manotick transit users can now enjoy lower fares after OC Transpo’s new fare schedule came into effect July 1. Manotick’s Route 245 now operates at a 40 per cent cost reduction because it has been joined with regular fare Route 99 that runs through Riverside South. In April, city council abolished the rural express routes, which served the villages of Manotick, Richmond, Mun-

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ster, Cumberland, Sarsfield, Navan, Vars and Carlsbad Springs. The rural express pass was the highest fare in the city’s transit system at $5.25 per cash trip or $145 per month. Now Route 245 riders will only pay $3.30 per cash trip or $96.25 per month. Unlike Manotick, the other rural express routes will also be reduced, but only to the regular express route fare. A staff report stated that the changes are expected to encourage ridership in the

rural areas without increasing operating costs, because many rural buses are currently under capacity and can handle more ridership without needing more buses. Manotick Village Community Association president Klaus Beltzner said that many Manotick commuters are currently driving to the Riverview park and ride in Riverside South to catch the 99 so they don’t have to pay nearly twice as much for that extra eight- kilometre part of the route. See LOWER page 3

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EMC sports – NHL defenceman Matt Carkner may have left the Ottawa Senators, but he’s still a team player when it comes to his hometown hospital. For the past two years, Carkner has been the face of the Winchester District Memorial Hospital’s annual Carkinator Car Rally, which has raised nearly $100,000 in its first two years. Just weeks after the second annual rally wrapped up, he signed a three-year contract with the New York Islanders on July 1. Leaving the Sens, however, doesn’t mean he’s leaving his commitment to the hospital. Hospital foundation executive director Troy Cross said he fully expects Carkner to continue participating. “We don’t anticipate any changes. Matt has strong connections to this community and certainly has every intention of continuing his support in this community,” Cross said. The entire Carkner family has strong connec-

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Defenceman Matt Carkner has left the Sens but will still participate in Winchester Hospital’s fundraiser. tions to the Winchester area, as Carkner’s father owns D’s Collision Centre in the town. Cross said it was always known that Carkner could leave the Ottawa area to play for another team, but it was never considered an issue. “It’s one of the things we had chatted about from the very beginning. We designed the event so that Matt had the flexibility to be in the area in support of the event or to be across North America and still be able to contribute,” Cross said.

They are still working out minor details such as next year’s date. This year’s car rally raised $40,000, which fell short of last year’s $57,000 total. Cross, however, said the hospital was pleased with the results. “You can never be disappointed. The community does a great job of supporting. We’re already busy planning for next year,” he said. As for Carkner’s involvement, “New York’s not that far away,” Cross said.

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The change is a benefit to them, because now commuters “have the choice of paying the lower fare straight from Manotick,” he said. “The intention is to encourage people to use that leg of the route to get to the park and ride” and downtown, “thereby saving gas and maintenance for the roughly eight km trip between Manotick and Riverview Park and Ride.” While this has been touted as good news, it’s still not a perfect system, Beltzner said, because the 245 leg of the route only runs twice in the morning and twice in the evening. “The reality is...those with cars will likely continue to drive until such time as the frequency increases,” Beltzner said. Despite his wish for more frequent trips, Beltzner said this is a step forward for the community – and encourages those who have given up on transit to give it another try. “I would ask them to try that bus again. Its a move in the right direction,” he said. The new fare schedule could have implications for Manotick taxpayers, although it remains to be seen whether that would be good or bad for

the pocketbook. The staff report states that “any change in total fare revenue would affect the property taxes collected in Rural Transit Area A in 2013, and would be included in the 2013 budget.” If revenue goes down from decreased ridership, then Manotick’s transit levy could increase. If ridership increases, the levy could go down – although other factors will also play into the city’s calculation come budget time. Beltzner was hopeful that ridership would indeed increase with the lower fare and

more convenient route. “If this works as planned, then transit commuters will benefit, we will have some fewer cars on the roads in Manotick and our OC Transpo levy in Manotick will not increase and may actually decrease slightly,” he wrote on the website. “This then is a good deal for Manotick and one that is aimed at encouraging increased use of our transit system by Manotick residents.” For more information about fare changes and Route 245’s map and schedule, visit www. octranspo.com.

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EMC news – The campaign to add fallen soldiers’ names to the Osgoode Township cenotaph got a big boost on Thursday, July 5 when Scotiabank’s Findlay Creek branch donated $2,000 to the cause. The Fallen But Not Forgotten initiative began in June and aims to raise $3,000 from the community so that Veterans Affairs will cover the other half of the $6,000 project. As many as 14 men killed in action in the first and second world wars are missing from the cenotaph outside Metcalfe’s old town hall, despite their connections to Osgoode Township. Several residents along with Nepean-Carleton MP Pierre Poilievre are hoping to add those names to the memorials, clean the stones and fix their damaged bases, for

a total cost of about $6,000. Poilievre has already submitted an application to Veterans Affairs to cover one half of the restoration and engraving costs. The new Scotiabank branch in Findlay Creek donated $2,000 – two thirds of the campaign goal – as part of its regular efforts to give back to the community it serves. “We have a branch in Osgoode and a branch in Russell, and this is a new branch. It’s part of the community and we want to support the community,” said Carla McVeigh, branch manager in Findlay Creek and a Metcalfe resident. An account has been opened at the Osgoode branch so residents can donate to the cause. Already donations have been received from community groups such as the Met-

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From left: Coreen Atkins-Sheldrick, Osgoode Village Community Association member Rob Brewster, Findlay Creek Scotiabank manager Carla McVeigh, Nepean-Carleton MP Pierre Poilievre, and Legionnaires Joyce LeBeau, Paul B. Allen and Margery Toner came together on Thursday, July 5 to celebrate a $2,000 donation from Scotiabank. calfe Lions, Osgoode Legion and the Vernon Women’s Institute. Amateur historian Coreen Atkins-Sheldrick spearheaded the cenotaph project several years ago when she realized that several names of local

fallen World War I soldiers were missing from the memorial. As she delved further into local records, she found seven names from the first war and seven more from World War II who potentially should be

included. She is now in the process of proving which ones have legitimate ties to the area. Scotiabank’s donation was made in memory of Private Ernest Bonsall, one of the men from World War I that At-

kins-Sheldrick is sure should be included on the cenotaph. Bonsall’s family farmed in Osgoode Township between 1902 and 1915. Bonsall and his brother Walter both served overseas but Ernest never made it home.

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and plants growing behind the heritage home. According to organizer Jane Anderson, some of the herbs were used for cooking and healing, while others are simply aesthetic – they smell good. “In the old days smell was sometimes an issue so they took that into consideration,” Anderson said.

She explained that pioneers in the area depended on the plants they could grow in their garden to survive, and there was little time or money for planting flowers without any use. “For them (gardening) was much more serious. They didn’t have much time for gardening for aesthetic purposes, they were too busy keeping

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life and limb together,” she said. Costumed members of the historical society as well as members of the horticultural society will take visitors through the gardens for a brief history of herbs and their uses. Mint, parsley, lavender, horseradish and rue are just a few examples. Anderson said the horticultural society has tried hard to stick to plants that would have been available at the time of Manotick’s founding in the 1860s, but it’s not entirely authentic. “We don’t know if the Dickinson House ever had an herb garden,” she admitted. The house itself was one of the first homes in Manotick, built by village founder Moss Kent Dickinson himself. Throughout the years it served as a post office, general store, telegraph office and there is even eveidence it was the campaign headquarters for Sir John A. MacDonald during the 1887 general election. It was also Dickinson’s family home beginning in 1870. The herb garden was started by Manotick residents in 1970 and has been maintained by the horticultural cociety. Dickinson House is located at 1127 Mill Street.

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sings across Ottawa and even once at Disney World and Sea World in Florida, and later with the Greely Players. Her involvement with the local theatre group has ranged from playing the lead in Anne of Green Gables to recently joining the hallowed harmonies of the nun choir in The Sound of Music. With or without the role of Dorothy sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s planning for a future of performance as well. She has applied to Sheridan Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performing arts program, and her start time will depend on how far she gets in her quest for Emerald City this fall. According to the Over the Rainbow website, the judges are looking for a young actress who can â&#x20AC;&#x153;redeďŹ ne the role and make it their own.â&#x20AC;? The Dorothy theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for is someone â&#x20AC;&#x153;who wants to break free from her life and see the world. She needs to be feisty, spirited and funny,â&#x20AC;? the website says. In that way, La Rochelle has all the requirements. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can kind of connect to

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Stephanie La Rochelle is one of 20 young girls vying for the role of Dorothy in the Mirvish production of Wizard of Oz this fall. Dorothy, in that sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s out there and wants to explore the world. I want to go out there and chase my dreams,â&#x20AC;? she said. The chase will begin August 13 at the ďŹ rst day of training camp, where the 20

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Autism charity puts focus on early intervention Michelle Nash

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EMC news - An organization that provides help to autistic children received a funding boost recently thanks to a charity golf tournament run by an east-end law firm. QuickStart - Early Intervention for Autism was founded in 2008 by Suzanne Jacobson to offer potentially autistic children a head start. On July 3, the law firm of Bertschi Orth Smith handed over a cheque for $14,500 to help the organization run its programs. “We are very grateful for this donation,” Jacobson said. “We are a complete volunteer organization and without this support we would not be able to do what we do.” Jacobson learned first hand about the long waits that can be involved with an autism diagnosis when her first grandson, Alexander, began showing signs of delayed development. Inspired by her grandson and determined to not leave any child behind, Jacobson contacted the Ottawa Children’s Treatment Centre and within 13 months, QuickStart’s Getting Started Services Clinic was born. One of the law firm’s partners, David Bertschi, said it was an important cause to support. “It is a pleasure for our staff and firm and partners to raise money for a really important cause and a program with direct results,” Bertschi said. “(Hearing about) the wait times and the treatment times, it was quite obvious that there was a need to detect and treat children in the National Capital Region who have a diagnosis.

“These kids are getting diagnosed sooner.” When a child’s development begins to slow or change, Jacobson said, parents rightfully become concerned. The programs offered through QuickStart don’t offer a diagnosis, but begin bringing out a child’s potential. “When a child is showing signs of a developmental delay, it is very important to get in the help right way. “It becomes detrimental, becomes ingrained,” Jacobson said. “Because most of the children are male, doctors say, ‘Well, boys develop slower.’ You are scrambling, worrying, and your doctor says ‘Let’s wait and see.’” In four years since QuickStart began, the volunteer organization has raised more than $200,000 for the Getting Started Services Clinic. The clinic has seen over 800 children to date, all at no cost to the families. Overall, 75 to 80 per cent of the children who attend the clinic end up being diagnosed with autism. Jacobson’s second grandson, Nathan was also diagnosed with autism, but unlike his older brother, Nathan received help right away. “There are differences, it is not fair to compare, but I always wonder, in my heart, had we known what we knew to do for Nathan, would it have been different for Alex?” Jacobson said. “And that is hard. “And I don’t want any other child to have that. And that is the essence (of QuickStart): get them in early, give them the opportunities.” At age five, Nathan is no longer in therapy and just

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Suzanne Jacobson, centre, the founder of QuickStart - Early Intervention for Autism accepted a cheque of $14,500 from Debbie Orth and David Bertschi of Bertschi Orth Smith LLP on July 3. completed kindergarten. Jacobson said he is considered a high functioning autistic boy. At the age of eight, Alexander is doing well and is definitely making great gains, she added. Bertschi said the law firm made the choice to donate to the charity because beyond the help it offers the children, the organization also offers support and programs for the parents to take advantage of. A respite program for parents of children diagnosed with autism allows parents to take a small getaway at a local hotel. “Parents are just so grateful,” Jacobson said. “The ho-

tel just treats them so well, it gives them time for one another and as much as one could, forget about their troubles for one day, but remain close enough if they need to go home, they can.” The respite program offers daycare while the parents are away.

Jacobson said donations such as the one provided by the law firm are instrumental in helping the small organization grow and build programming such as the respite program. Over the past two years, the firm has raised $24,800 for the charity through their golf

tournament. A retired civil servant, Jacobson works day and night for the organization and says she has little time to reflect about how far their charity has come. “I am always thinking about what we need to do next,” Jacobson said.

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Bike helmet debate requires us to use our heads

ules, rules, rules. The government always seems to be coming up with laws telling us what to do. Have a life-jacket handy when you’re travelling in a boat, buckle up when you’re in a car, don’t drink and drive. Now, Ontario’s chief coroner is recommending the provincial government make it illegal to bike without wearing a helmet. Well, come on.

Just think of the arguments against such an absurd suggestion. First, people would have to spend upwards of $20 to buy a helmet. Twenty dollars that would be better spent on important items such as racing stripes to decorate bicycles or a new set of iPod headphones for those long cycling trips. Another argument against forcing people to buy bike helmets is the cool factor – or

rather lack thereof. Bike helmets put a dent in whatever type of fashion statement you’re going for and prevent people from allowing their long Fabio-esque hair from flowing in the wind. And if that isn’t enough, helmets sometimes feel hot while cycling on warm summer days. OK, OK, yes a bike-helmet law will save people’s lives. Recently, an 18-year-old who wasn’t wearing a helmet

died after crashing into a post in Kanata. Every single one of the cycling deaths in the province between 2006 and 2010 was preventable, according a report from the office of the chief coroner. According to the report only 27 per cent of the 129 people killed while cycling were wearing helmets. Only four provinces in Canada have cycling helmet safety laws for people of all

ages. Ontario and Alberta require people under the age of 18 to wear helmets. When the question of a bike-helmet law hits Queen’s Park, MPPs will have to balance two arguments; voters distaste for the “nanny state” and the need to introduce legislation that could potential save lives. If you accept the argument that helmets will save people’s lives, then maybe we

should move on to the next question: how do we encourage people to obey such a law. Promotional campaigns, such as Ottawa Public Health’s Adopt a Helmet contest which offers prizes to youth ages 13 to 24 who are photographed wearing a helmet, are a good start. Education will be the cornerstone of any intelligent campaign aimed at getting people to wear bike helmets.

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Why city beats cottage, and vice versa CHARLES GORDON Funny Town

side from it being too hot most of the time, we have it pretty good in the summer, not having to worry about grammar or dressing up for work. There are great things going on in the city and the usual bounty of natural wonders out by the lakes. The pressure to indulge in cottaging is intense. More and more we are hearing that the cottage is what defines us as Canadians. This makes it tough on people who worry about poison ivy, swimmer’s ear, raccoons and all the other side-effects of lakeside living. What people like this would really like to do is stay home in the air conditioning and let someone else worry about the mosquitos. And who’s to say that they should not have the opportunity? Every Canadian has the right to a guilt-free summer of their choosing. In that spirit, here, as a public service, is a summary of the pros and cons of summer in the city and summer at the lake. Pros of staying in the city: You don’t have to fight the traffic getting out. You have the place pretty much to yourself. There are seats on the buses and at restaurants. Except for kids soccer night, your street is quiet. There are festivals of all sorts, which you can really enjoy as long as you are adaptable. For example, you should be adaptable enough not to expect blues at the blues festival. The city has air conditioning. The country just has air. The city has restaurants, where you can go if you feel like eating something that hasn’t been

on a barbecue. You don’t have to drive back to the city. The Internet. Cons of staying in the city: If you don’t leave town, you will have to listen to friends telling you how great it was at the cottage. And look at photographs of fish. On their phones. In the city you will have newspapers – in other words, unrelenting gloom. You will have to do something about the part of the garden that hasn’t been eaten by squirrels. All your friends are gone and the only thing on television is reruns. Work. Construction. The Internet. Pros of heading to the country: The joy of the open road. Sunset and the sound of loons. The sounds of splashing and children’s laughter. A moratorium on the need to improve yourself, the freedom to read a mystery, to take a nap and eat stuff that isn’t strictly healthy. Rustic bliss and losing track of what’s going on in the world. Seeing real animals. If the roof doesn’t leak, a good storm. The cons of visiting the country: A truck ahead of you on the open road, passing another truck, which is behind a trailer. Construction. Sunrise and the sound of crows. The sounds of personal watercraft and somebody’s sound system across the lake. Trying to smile and pretend you are not sick of corn on the cob. Things that might be bears that make a loud noise just when you’re trying to go to sleep. Where can you find a sudoku in this rustic bliss? No matter where you are, you will, unless you are a very secure sort of person, be nagged by the suspicion that others, elsewhere, are having a better time than you. Just remember that they’re thinking the same thing.

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Which acts are you most looking forward to seeing at Bluesfest this year?

A) Close the blinds and crank up the air conditioning.

A) I mostly enjoy the headliners, like Iron Maiden, John Mellencamp and City and Colour.

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B) I’m excited to see some of the electronic artists on the bill this year.

C) I’ll stick to the blues on the Black Sheep stage, thank you very much.

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D) I never go to Bluesfest, so I don’t care who will be playing.

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Guide Dog puppies have family time before starting work Brier Dodge

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From left, James Gagnon, his dog Mack, Dominique Gagnon-Mosco, John Gagnon, guide dog in training Natalie and pet Shadow. tact information if desired. They still keep in touch with several of the new owners and have seen many of the dogs they’ve raised after graduation. Natalie is the sixth puppy that has come into the home, and goes along with Dominique on occasional office trips and on errands while wearing a special guide dogin-training bib. “Every day she goes somewhere,” Dominique said. “They have to get used to everything gradually.” The family is responsible for teaching the puppy basic commands, up to more advanced training needed to be guide dogs. Natalie has to learn that

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even though Natalie has become a part of the family, they know that they will eventually give her up so she can help a visually-impaired person do so much more independently. “We’re proud that we’ve done our part to help someone,” said James. The Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind is currently looking for new volunteer foster families to make the 12-to-18 month commitment, which requires access to a vehicle. All veterinary and food costs are paid by the organization. Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind can be reached at 613-692-7777 or at info@ guidedogs.ca.

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when her bib is on, it’s not playtime, and she has to work. Once she leaves the home, the family is able to take on the next puppy. The Gagnon-Mosco family underwent a screening process to become part of the program, which included making sure they had enough time, fenced-in outdoor space and experience with dogs. It was a good change when Dominique began working part time and mostly from home, and was able to bring home the first puppy. “It’s a nice thing to give time and it’s a great combination for us because we love the puppies,” she said. And

The sun protection factor (SPF) in sunscreens gives a general indication of how long we can expect to be exposed to the sun before burning, but very high SPF ratings of 80, 90 or even 100 are only marginally more protective. The protection is not linear. For example, an SPF of 60 does not offer double the protection of an SPF of 30. In fact, an SPF of 15 offers 93 per cent protection while an SPF of 30 offers 96.7 per cent protection, and an SPF off 60 offers 97.7 per cent Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide, and rates

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EMC news - It’s like seeing a child off to university, and later watching them graduate with a degree and head off into the working world. Orleans’ Gagnon-Mosco family has experienced it several times, as they bring a tiny puppy home to train before he or she goes on to training at the Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind’s centre in Manotick. The adult dog then goes home with his or her new owner. “It’s sad because every puppy that leaves, they’re a part of the family,” said Dominique Gagnon-Mosco. “But it’s happy when we get to see the puppy matched up,” said her husband, John Gagnon. Currently, a nine-monthold black lab named Natalie lives with the family, along with permanent pets dogs Mack and Shadow. Shadow, also a black lab, has been part of the family since before the first guide dog puppy came – and Mack came back to the family on a permanent basis after a month at guide dog training, where he was found unsuitable to move on. Natalie is unusual because she was born in England and brought over to help expand the gene pool of guide dogs in Canada. Once she’s about 14 months, depending on her development, she’ll leave the family to go through training at the guide dog centre. The family gets to see the progress at the end, during the puppy graduation tea, where each guide dog’s new owner is able to meet the family that raised them and exchange con-

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Bushpilots bringing a ‘stripped down’ sound to Bluesfest Emma Jackson

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Ottawa author pays homage to his Newfoundland culture Novel explores small-town Newfoundland Michelle Nash

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EMC entertainment - A new mystery novel from an Ottawa author takes the reader to a small-town in Newfoundland where local culture and community play a significant role in solving the caper. Author Mike Martin grew up in St. John’s, N.L., and moved to Ottawa in 1985 to work. The Old Ottawa East resident is currently a labour relations consultant by day,

but has written a number of short stories and done freelance writing over the years. Referring to writing as his escape and true passion, The Walker on the Cape is Martin’s second book and first novel. It pays homage to his home province by setting the scene in the fishing community of Grand Bank. “Every year we spend a lot of time in Grand Bank and the truth is not a lot of people know anything about the

town,” Martin said of annual trips he takes to Newfoundland with his partner. “It was an opportunity to tell a bit of the history of Grand Bank and write a good mystery.” The book’s main character is RCMP Sgt. Winston Windflower, a Cree from northern Alberta. Windflower finds himself stationed in Grand Bank and at first, Martin explains, is very much out of his element. Windflower is thrust into a

case involving the body of a man found on the cape, which is a trail overlooking the town. At first, Martin said, the townspeople believe the man had a heart attack, but it is soon discovered that the cause of death was poisoning. “The novel has other criminal activities happening and there are secrets that no one is talking about and corruption with some of the officials from the town,” Martin said. The author said he had fun

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playing with small-town mystery story conventions, but his familiarity with this particular town allowed Martin to add a great deal of local colour to the novel. Readers are taken through the winding, narrow streets of a town that hugs the northern coast of the Burin Peninsula and are exposed to the town’s gossip mill situated at the local cafe and wharf-side benches full of old timers, affectionately known in the town as the “Liar’s Club.” “There are pieces in the book that people from Grand Bank will love,” Martin said. “It is a story about a crime, a mystery, but it also is about Newfoundland culture, the food and customs.” The idea, Martin explained was to recreate the town’s atmosphere for the reader. “It is a view from the town from a person from the outside.” This is the first in a series

of stories that will feature Windflower, the author said, adding that he could easily see the stories being adapted for television, an idea he is shopping around. Martin published his first book, a work of non-fiction, through a company in the United States and said he found it much harder to publish his fiction novel. “Fiction is much more difficult, mostly because there are more people writing and less people publishing,” he said. Martin ended up working with a local publishing company, Baico Books, which is located in Centretown. The store offers authors like Martin the option of splitting the costs of publishing to help get their books on the shelves. The book is available at Baico Books at 294 Albert St., online at Chapters, on the book’s website at www.walkeronthecape.com.

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Kris Schulz and Marguerite Rogers were volunteers at last year’s beer tasting event at Watson’s Mill. This year, at least 10 breweries will pass out samples for thirsty beer enthusiasts to try.

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EMC news – For local beer enthusiasts, Friday, July 13 is their lucky day as Watson’s Mill gathers a dozen local breweries for its annual beer tasting event inside the historic building. Beginning at 7 p.m., visitors can sample as many as 13 micro-breweries from around Ottawa and the province. Breweries confirmed for the popular event include Ottawa breweries Kitchesippi Beer Co, Hogsback Brewing Co and the Clock Tower Brew Pub. Nearby Vankleek Hill’s organic Beaus Brewery will also be there, along with Picton-based Barley Days Brewery. Breweries from father afield include Mill Street and Great

Lakes Brewery from Toronto, Creemore Springs from near Barrie, Orangeville-based Hockley Valley Brewery and McAuslan Brewery which makes St. Ambroise beer from Montreal. More will likely be confirmed before the event takes place. Admission is $30, which entitles ticket holders aged 19 years or older to six tasting vouchers. Extra vouchers will be available at the door for $2 each. Tickets are available both at the door and in advance at Watson’s Mill or Manotick Office Pro. Special events co-ordinator Ashley McAllister said the tasting has ties to the mill simply because beer has been a beverage of choice for so

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long, and the mill’s mandate is to bring the community together. “The tasting brings people together and that’s really important to us. It’s the history and the sense of gathering,” she said. The Swamp Water Jazz Band will offer some cool entertainment as visitors – as many as 150 – visit the various tasting stations set up by the breweries. “This event is a wonderful opportunity to try new and interesting brews, socialize with friends and neighbours, see our historic building lit up at night, and get those feet warmed up on the dance floor,” McAllister said. For more information visit www.watsonsmill.com or call 613-692-6455.

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Emmet Stalker, 3, tries on a helmet during Eduation Day of the Osgoode Medieval Festival over the July 7-8 weekend. Emma Jackson

Lily Drever, 10, and Gwen Richards, 5, fight it out at the Osgoode Medieval Festival which took place July 6 to 8 across from the Osgoode Community Centre. The weekend was expected to draw 4,000 people.

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Willem, middle, from Wakefield practices his catapault skills during the Medieval Festival’s Education Day.

ABOVE: Six-year-old Michael Pereira tries on a very heavy helmet at the Osgoode Medieval Festival on Friday, June 6. RIGHT: A medieval servant shows off a knight’s coats of arms.

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PET OF THE WEEK Hello, my name is Shadow. I am a 2 year old Poodle-Terrier mix who loves running in the backyard, going camping, playing with my master Ariane and stealing her toys. My pet-parents take good care of me; I was pretty shy at first when they got me but, after taking some training classes, I listen well and am now a good dog.

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Meet Raphael, an unaltered male, orange and white American Shorthair guinea pig. He is about nine months old and was surrendered to the shelter by his owner on April 11. Raphael loves to speak and squeak his mind! Pay him a visit and he will charm you with his conversation skills. He’s a social butterfly who solicits attention from anyone willing to listen and give him some affection. Guinea pigs are talkative and entertaining creatures that enjoy a lot of fresh fruit and vegetables as treats. They love to be where the action is and become part of a routine in the home where they can join in the conversation and sing you a song or two. To find out more about owning a guinea pig, contact the Adoption Centre at 613-725-3166 ext. 258 or visit www.ottawahumane.ca

OPERATION: FOREVER HOME The Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) is urging people to consider adding to their family because the Adoption Centre is full of furry and feathered friends needing homes. With more animals than ever before in the shelter, and more arriving each day, there is no room in the Adoption Centre for new adoptable dogs and cats. Animals in the holding area can’t be moved into the more spacious Adoption Centre for the public to see until some of the current adoptables move out. 0712

The dog pods in the Adoption Centre are all occupied with dogs of all sizes, shapes and ages – with one thing in common – they’re all looking for a forever home! “The summer is a great time to

welcome a dog into the family,” said Bruce Roney, OHS Executive Director. “Everyone is outdoors biking, riding, hiking: all activities you can enjoy with your dog. The family is together and can take the time to welcome and bond with their new pet.” There are nearly 100 cats available for adoption at the West Hunt Club Facility as well as throughout the city at PAL (Pet store Adoption Location) partners. Through July, the OHS is actively promoting cat adoption. During this period, for people who adopt one adult cat (six months or older) from its 245 West Hunt Club Road location, the adoption fee will be waived on a second adult cat adopted. The OHS has cats available at several of its Pet store Adoption

Location (PAL) pet store partners throughout the city, although the special promotion does not apply to cats adopted from those locations. Anyone interested in adopting a cat can visit the OHS Adoption Centre, weekdays 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pictures and profiles of adoptable cats are also featured online at www.ottawahumane.ca. The OHS currently has about 40 small animals and birds looking for new homes. There is a pet for everyone at the OHS – large, small, furry or feathered. Please spread the word and tell your friends to take visit our Adoption Centre. You might meet your new best friend!

Please note: The Ottawa Humane Society has many other companion animals available for adoption. Featured animals are adopted quickly! To learn more about adopting an animal from the Ottawa Humane Society please contact us: Website: www.ottawahumane.ca Email: Adoptions@ottawahumane.ca Telephone: (613) 725-3166 x258 Manotick EMC - Thursday, July 12, 2012

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Ottawa firefighters competed for top honours in the southern and eastern Ontario Extrication Challenge held in Loyalist township at the end of June. The Ottawa team was able to succeed at each of the challenges presented to them for each extrication scenario. The competition pitted seven different groups of firefighters from across the area against each other.

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EMC news - The Ottawa fire department’s extrication team competed against seven other teams at the Vehicle Extrication Challenge for eastern and southern Ontario held in Loyalist township in late June. Every year since 1984 in Canada and the U.S., rescue personnel have assembled teams to compete in simulated road accidents that test their skills, experience and knowledge. The challenge sees firefighters from all around the globe compete, share knowledge and ideas about vehicle extrication techniques and procedures. The team, made up of seven rescuers, participated in three scenarios. Each scenario was set up with real vehicles being crushed together along with other props, such as fire hydrants, telephone poles, concrete barriers and any other object that could be involved in a real accident.

A live “patient” then climbed into the wreckage and awaited rescue. The team is then summoned to the area and the 20-minute timer started. The ultimate goal is to mitigate the hazards, stabilize the vehicle(s), stabilize the patient and safely extricate the patient from the vehicle, all in the 20-minute time frame. The Ottawa team  won the championship and was the only team to achieve an extrication in every event. The team is now preparing for the International competition in Halifax this fall.  The team members, as well as all Ottawa firefighters, are trained in extrication, a skill that is becoming more and more hazardous and complex every year as car manufacturers must meet new passenger safety standards to make their vehicles safer and more crash worthy.

MS Bike Tour on the road in Quebec for 23rd year

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weekends of August. Organized to support the Quebec Division of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, this year’s participants can choose between two new routes. The event will be held in the Quebec City region on Aug. 18 and 19, and in the Trois-Rivières region on Aug. 25 and 26. On each weekend, two routes will be available: a two-day, 150-kilometre route or a 75-kilometre route for the one-day package. If they choose, participants will also be able to enjoy longer or shorter routes. “To all of you who have decided to combine the joy of riding your bike with the pleasure of contributing to the cause: thank you,” MS Bike Tour spokeswoman Patricia Paquin said in an email. “Thank you for participating, thank you for giving and thank you for hoping.” Last year, 1,300 MS Bike Tour participants succeeded in raising more than $1.3 million. The money was used to fund multiple sclerosis research and services for people with MS and their families. To register, call 1 800 5678356. For more information, visit msbiketours.ca.

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Four easy ways to give fresh fruit flavour appeal

e all enjoy one of the biggest benefits of summer – the availability of a wide variety of seasonal fresh fruit. Fruit can be served as a snack, an appetizer, a salad or a dessert. It’s generally quick and easy to prepare and can be served at any time of the day. While we often eat fresh fruit just as is, sometimes a few extras can give it a whole new flavour. Here are some suggestions to try. With some, I’ve given only approximate amounts so vary them to your taste. WATERMELON WITH FRESH MINT & FETA

• 1/4 red seedless watermelon, cubed • 3-4 fresh mint leaves, minced • 2-3 tbsp. crumbled feta cheese This has to be tasted to believe, the flavour is amazing. In a serving bowl, gently toss the watermelon cubes with the mint. Top with the feta cheese. Serve as an appetizer or salad. Serves two to four. HONEYED CANTALOUPE WITH BLUEBERRIES

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Food ‘n’ Stuff • 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice • 2 tbsp. liquid honey • a pinch of cinnamon • 1 cup fresh blueberries • 3 cups cantaloupe melon, cubed in bite-sized pieces, then measured In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, honey and cinnamon together. Place the blueberries and cantaloupe cubes in a serving bowl, and toss gently with the dressing. Serve as a dessert. Serves four. You can substitute fresh raspberries for the blueberries for variety. BLUEBERRIES WITH ORANGE SHERBET

• 1 litre orange sherbet • 1-2 cups fresh blueberries This is quick and easy to prepare and makes a refreshing dessert on a hot summer

night. When you’re ready to serve dessert, scoop the sherbet into individual serving bowls. Scatter fresh blueberries over the sherbet. Serves four. STRAWBERRIES WITH SOUR CREAM & BROWN SUGAR

• 3 cups fresh strawberries • 1/2 cup sour cream (reduced fat) or plain yogurt • 4 tbsp. brown sugar For this recipe, you can use either light sour cream or plain yogurt. Wash and pit the berries. If they are small, leave them whole. If they are large, slice them. Divide the prepared berries among individual serving bowls. Top each serving with some of the sour cream or yogurt. Sprinkle a tbsp. of brown sugar on top. Serves four.

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Renfrew Hydro Inc. maintains and distributes electrical power to approx. 4,200 residential and commercial customers within the Town of Renfrew. We are currently seeking a certified powerline maintainer or a 4th year Apprentice to assist our crew in their day to day operations. Under the direction of the Crew leader, the power line maintainer or 4th year apprentice will be responsible for all duties related to overhead, underground and distribution circuits, 44kV and below. Qualified applicants who meet the following criteria will be considered: • Grade 12 diploma • Journeyman Powerline Technician Certification licensed to work in Ontario or be a 4th year Apprentice • Valid Class “D” Drivers License with a Class “Z” Air Brake Endorsement with an excellent driving record • Competent in the construction, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of the electrical distribution, both overhead and underground. • Ability to read and interpret distribution system construction drawings and supporting documents. • Knowledge of E&USA Safety Rules, Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations and Reg.22/04, Utility Protection Code • Current certificate in CPR, First Aid and WHMIS would be considered an asset. • Must be physically able to perform the essential duties for year-round outdoor line work including regular standby duties and responding to emergency call-outs in all elements. • Must have strong written and oral communication skills • Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationship with internal/ external customers and electrical industry partners.

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July 13:

Watson’s Mill Annual Beer Tasting Event is here once again. Come on out on Friday, July 13 for a great evening of beer tasting, delicious appetizers, and upbeat tunes provided by the Swamp Water Jazz Band. Enjoy samples from a variety of different breweries and make sure to buy your raffle tickets for our exciting prizes! The event will be held from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission is $30; ticket holders must be 19 years or older. Tickets are available both at the door and in advance at the Mill or Office Pro. Tickets are limited, however, so get them early! Admission includes six beer

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Come to the Osgoode Township Museum for Kids Craft Day on Saturday, July 14 to make Under the Sea mobiles! From 1 to 3 p.m., children ages 6 to 12 will use various colourful craft materials to create beautiful sea creatures which they will assemble into a wonderful mobile to hang up at home. Parents are welcome to stay, and children under six years may participate if accompanied by an adult.  The cost for this fun activity is $5 per child.  Please call (613) 821-4062 to register. The North Gower Farmers’ Market will be holding its Annual Children’s Day on Saturday, July 14.  There will be many free activities including face painting, balloons, cotton candy and games along with a special appearance by Goopee The Clown from 10:30 until noon. Enter your child’s name in our free draw. The North Gower Farmers’ Market can be found in the Big Red Barn in the village of North Gower, at 2397 Roger Stevens Drive. It is open from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday until Thanksgiving.  For more information visit our website at www.ngfarmersmarket. com or call 613-489-9794.

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Come join us July 14 and 15 for Heritage Gardening at

Dickinson House. Members of the Manotick Horticultural Society have put together a genuine pioneer herb garden and will be available to talk about and explain the uses of herbs - culinary, medicinal & aesthetic from the 19th century to the present day on both Saturday and Sunday. Dickinson House is located at 1127 Mill Street in Dickinson Square, Manotick. We hope to see you there.

July 15:

The Osgoode Old Tyme Dancing Club’s country and western jamboree is on Sunday, July 15 at the Osgoode Community Centre Hall from 2 to 8 p.m. with all proceeds going to the Osgoode Care Centre.  Door prizes, spot dances and main draws will take place both afternoon and evening. A tasty BBQ will be available.  Country and Western bands will be on stage throughout the afternoon and evening for your entertainment. For further information, please call Barb at (613) 258-7679 or Bernice at (613) 224 9888.

July 16:

Osgoode Youth Association AGM, 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, July 16. All are welcome to come and hear about the great things O-YA has done this year, meet our staff and board of directors and learn about the fabulous plans we have for the coming year!  Refreshments will be served. If you have any questions about O-YA’s AGM, please contact Nichole, O-YA’s

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Manotick’s “Grass Roots Theatre” returns for another summer, offering outdoor entertainment for all ages. All shows start at 7p.m. on the green across from Watson’s Mill on Dickinson Street. Bring your blanket or lawn chair and a donation for the hardworking actors. On Tuesday, July 17 enjoy As You Like It by the Bear and Company, which brings one of Shakespeare’s most enduring comedies to Manotick. Banished from her uncle’s court, Rosalind seeks safety and her love in the Forest of Arden. Parenting teens and tweens can be tough, but there’s help! O-YA’s Parenting Teens & Tweens Workshop Series can guide you through some of the challenges. On Tuesday, July 17 join Jen Charbonneau for ‘Real & Gorgeous: The Truth About Your Teen’s Body’ at the Osgoode Youth Association from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Learn about body image, eating disorder awareness and fostering self-esteem in youth.

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techniques of infant massage to help babies with gas, colic, constipation, teething and soothing those “fussies.” Parents will be introduced to Baby Sign and will recieve information on their baby’s development from the Parents as Teachers program.

July 20:

Osgoode Ward Night At The Races! Join us and celebrate the Osgoode Ward community at the Rideau Carleton Raceway. Complimentary advertising is available to all local businesses. The all-you-can-eat buffet runs from 5 to 10 p.m. and the live racing begins at 6:30 p.m. and finishes at 11 p.m. For information or to make a reservation, please call Chantal at 613-822-2211 ext. 255 or Stephanie at ext. 235. A Fish Fry with all the trimmings will be held on Friday, July 20 at Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Metcalfe. From 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. you are able to “dine in” or “take out”.  Tickets are $15 and available by contacting Marjorie at 613-233-1556, Eveleen at 613-821-2873 or Myra at 613-821-2959.

July 21:

It’s time for the 36th Annual Pioneer Day & Strawberry Social! The Osgoode Township Museum is hosting its annual free event on Saturday, July 21 from 10 to 4 p.m. Join hundreds of local residents for an amazing summer day, filled with pioneer exhibits, antique machinery and antique cars. Also enjoy live music, pioneer games & contests, demonstrations by Little Ray’s Reptiles, a delicious strawberry social, BBQ and beer tent, Bouncy Castle, kids’ craft tent, and an amazing artisan village.

July 24:

Manotick’s “Grass Roots Theatre” presents Henry V. War is Heck! from the Company of Fools. “Why do we fight wars? What qualities make a good leader? And what are we going to do with all these tennis balls?” A Company of Fools mixes blood and battle, bravery and romance, all with the Fool-ish twists audiences have come to know and love. 7 p.m. in Dickinson Square.

Ongoing:

The Live and Learn Resource Centre in Metcalfe has organized a number of playgroups in the park throughout the rural Ottawa South area this summer. July 12: Vernon Park, 9 to 11 a.m. July 17: Kenmore Park, 1 to 3 p.m. July 19: Andy Shields Park in Greely, 1 to 3 p.m. August 14: Rowan Park, 9 to 11 a.m. August 16: Edwards Park, 9 to 11 a.m. August 21: Kenmore Park, 9 to 11 a.m. August 23: Rowan Park, 9 to 11 a.m. Watson’s Mill is proud to team up with local growers and producers to host a Farmers Market in Historic Dickinson Square. The Farmers Market is scheduled to run on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. until August 25th at the Carriage Shed, across the street from Watson’s Mill. Old Time Music and Country Dance, first Friday of each month at the Greely Community Centre, 1448 Meadow Drive. 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. $5/person at the door. Yearly memberships available. Free for musicians and singers. Come and have a good time with us.

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TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, a good night is in store this week. The night brings rewards you did not expect. Working hard yields more than financial success.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, there’s not much you can do about the current situation. Complaining about things won’t solve anything, so why waste the breath? Better news is on the horizon.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Trust your instincts, Gemini. Someone who seems like they have your best interests at heart really may have ulterior motives. Heed Capricorn’s sage advice. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you may feel like you’re the only one keeping the ship from sinking. However, this is not the case. Behindthe-scenes work is taking place, too. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, it seems as if drama is always following you. That’s because you tend to be the life of the party or prefer all eyes be on you. Think about being less conspicuous. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, it’s hard to keep friends if you are overly critical of the way they live their lives. Remember, no one is perfect — including you. Keep an open mind.

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Take inventory of your life this week, Taurus, and make the necessary tweaks to align you with your primary goals. Take a cue from someone organized. Gemini, you’re inspired to do something creative. Narrow down the possibilities. Maybe you want to paint indoors or take on a new craft hobby. Either way you’ll find success.

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Even the most organized people can get tripped up once in a while, Cancer. This week you may be unable to keep track of things. Keep your cool, and you will get it under control.

Once the excitement of an event wears off, Libra, you may be left floundering for a little while. Don’t wallow in boredom. Get started on a new project. Sometimes much more can be said by remaining quiet that actually speaking, Scorpio. Keep this in mind when you are socializing with new people. It can sometimes feel lonely at the top, Sagittarius. Now that you’ve acquired many of the things you wanted, the resulting feelings may not be what you thought. Now may be the time to get serious about your efforts to find a new job, Capricorn. Start doing the legwork and get your name out to new people as much as you can.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Take control of a situation that arises, Leo, because right now it seems no one else is capable of handling the situation. You may prove to be an excellent leader. Influential people will be moving in your social circles, Virgo. Failure to introduce yourself and network could lead to setbacks in your employment goals.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, the week may begin a little off-kilter, but you’ll find that by Wednesday or Thursday, things turn around significantly. A couple of opportunities for socialization arise.

Here’s How It Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

CLUES DOWN 1. Usually in the sun 2. Arm bones 3. Placed on a display stand 4. Repeat a poem aloud 5. Eyelid gland infections 6. Lubes 7. A contagious viral disease 8. Stormy & unpeaceful 9. Devastated & ruined 10. Put in advance 11. Pater’s partner 13. Exploiters 16. Meeting schedules 21. Intensely dislikes 23. “Tim McGraw” was her 1st hit 28. Fishing implement 29. Atomic #18

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Patience is a virtue, Aries. The best will be in store for you later in the week. There’s not much chance for adventure Monday or Tuesday, but things pick up on Wednesday.

Although you’re a do-it-yourself person by nature, Aquarius, sometimes letting someone get the job done frees you up for more important projects. You also get a needed break. Pisces, you can’t seem to keep your mind on the thing at hand. Your wandering thoughts may put you in tune with a better idea.

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