We should make our greetings meaningful when we meet people

ster Al Capone.

The feature placed second in the province for Best Heritage Story.

Chris Clegg, editor of the South Peace News in High Prairie, Alberta, judged the category. Clegg said he “could not pull himself away from this story. A terrific read, well done!”

Ashley Kulp of the Carleton Place/Almonte Canadian Gazette placed first in the category, while Cory Bilyea of the Wingham Advance Times was third.

The Al Capone feature placed third in the Best Feature Story category.

“The many stories which centered around the Manotick Tea Room were given a full airing in this very interesting feature,” said category judge Frank Bucholtz, a retired editor from Black Media and the Langley Times in BC. “Figures such as Al Capone, J. Edgar Hoover and Gene Krupa make this story a fascinating read.”

We often begin a conversation with “Hi, how are you?” without any interest in an answer. Sometimes, we are shocked when the person responds with honesty and being willing to express the truth of the time or situation.

The “National Canadian” greeting challenges our desire to be self-sufficient individuals. We are reminded that we become our best in a community, a community created by the people we meet along our path, a community of our friends, family, and neighbours.

We must “work together” should run through our minds every time we shake hands, fist bump, or smile at someone. We should look for the joy in every relationship. Every relationship is a partnership. Together, we can partner to do things we are powerless to do alone.

We share our towns and cities with people who have different con-

by Larry Ellis Manotick

victions than we do. Even when people are different from us, we can work together gladly. No matter what our background or beliefs, we all share in the same human condition. People and partnerships should always spark joy as we work together to build a community where everyone can flourish.

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