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May 24, 2012 | 80 Pages
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Inside Runner NEWS
NASCAR racer visits Roland Michener Public School for fundraiser. – Page 5
ARTS
Ottawa mayor looks to reduce number of seats on council. – Page 11
SPORTS
Local author publishes historical novel about Mi’kmaq people. – Page 21
has sight set on Olympics Bridlewood woman gives speech during True Sports Day Matt Shumsky
EMC news - To say Bridlewood resident Esther Akinsulie is a busy woman would be an understatement. The 28-year-old sprinter is in the midst of the most important few months of her life. Akinsulie is trying to qualify for the Canadian track-and-field team heading to the 2012 Olympic Summer Games in London this summer. “Most of my day is spent in the gym and on the track,” admitted Akinsulie. “I don’t have much time to relax.” Which makes Akinsulie’s appearance May 18 at the Eva James Memorial Community Centre in Kanata all the more impressive. The local track star thought it was important to come speak to over 500 local elementary school children on True Sports day which emphasizes the importance of staying active and working hard. “It’s great to do events like this. I think it’s important to teach kids that hard work and perserverance can pay off in whatever you do,” said Akinsulie. Akinsulie’s mother Daphne couldn’t be more proud of her daughter. See OLYMPICS, page 4
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A.Y. Jackson’s Brandon Howard finished arbout half a lap ahead of his nearest competitor in the junior boys’ 800 metre at the national capital west conference track-and-field championships on Wednesday, May 16, at Terry Fox Athletic Facility. For story, see page 23.
Centrum summerfest Mall’s fundraiser for Youth Services Bureau on June 2 Blair Edwards
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EMC news - An event aiming to assist the thousands of youth who seek help with mental health issues in Ottawa every month will be held at the Kanata Centrum on June 2. Sheila Greene, Centrum Summerfest’s
organizer, said the event was created in memory of Jamie Hubley, a 15-year-old Glen Cairn boy who took his own life last October, after struggling with depression following years of bullying in elementary school and high school. “It’s remembering the lives of our youngsters that are dealing with these mental health issues,” she said. One in five youth will suffer a mental health problem, with only a third of them receiving the services and help they need, according to the Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa. “There’s no one that doesn’t have someone that hasn’t been affected by mental health issues,” said Greene. “It’s
so sad. Greene said she remembers Jamie as a talented young singer, who performed twice at a youth-talent show at the Centrum in previous summers. “One year his voice was changing – he was becoming a young man,” said Greene. “He was unhappy his voice was changing, but he was singing beautifully.” Centrum Summerfest will offer Midway rides for children, games of chance, a 50/50 draw and musical entertainment throughout the day, including the performance of “On My Way to Finding You.” See Summerfest, page 3
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