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EMC news - Thirty-three community associations from across Ottawa are calling for reforms to the city’s planning department. Led by the Hintonburg Community Association, the groups are calling for four changes to the way the planning department, city councillors and the development industry interact. The suggestions include banning the city from hiring private consultants to process development applications, preventing city planners from making rezoning promises during pre-consultation meetings, banning campaign contributions and gifts from the development industry to councillors and updating the city’s comprehensive zoning bylaw so that it’s in line with the Official Plan. But planning committee chairman Coun. Peter Hume said the city and the community groups are on the same page and the city is already working towards the changes being requested. “I think that they’re reinforcing exactly what we said we were going to do at the planning summit,” Hume said. See COMMUNITY, page 4

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hectares of the Kanata Town Centre lands during a public meeting held at the Mlacak Centre on Dec. 13. More than 100 people attended the meeting hosted by Kanata North Coun. Marianne Wilkinson and Marc

Magierowicz, the city planner working on the project. The developer is looking for a mixture of residential, mixed-use and open space on currently undeveloped land. The construction company submitted its proposal in August. The submission is scheduled to go before the city’s planning committee on Jan. 14.

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EMC news - Children got an early jump on their Christmas Shopping at Stephen Leacock Public School last week. Now in its sixth year, the Holiday Gift Shop was held in the school’s library from Dec. 11 to 14, allowing students in grades 1 to 3 to buy gifts supplied at cost by Stephen Leacock’s school council. “The Holiday Gift Shop is an opportunity for students to

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fers to fund learning tools on the school’s wish list. “We price to try and break even.” The items on sale at the Holiday Gift Shop included glow in the dark slime, teddy bears, coffee mugs, toy jewelry, ornaments, picture frames and Hello Kitty stuffed toys. The young shoppers were escorted around the tables by their fellow students in grades 7 and 8. “It also provides an opportunity for the intermediate students in grades 7 and 8 leadership opportunities,” said Roberts. 1025.R0011697930

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EMC news - Elementary schools across Ottawa were shut down on Dec. 12 as thousands of teachers with the English public school board held a one-day strike to protest Bill 115. The legislation gives the education minister the power to impose a contract on thousands of workers if unions and school boards can’t reach local agreements before Dec. 31. Modelled on an agreement the province reached with the unions representing Catholic teachers, the bill freezes wages, ends the banking of sick days and cuts other benefits. The unions say it strips members of their democratic right to collectively bargain a new contract. Teachers picketed outside 63 Ottawa elementary schools as well as outside the public board office and the offices of six area MPPs. The walkout of teachers from 117 schools in the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board was one of several rotating strikes held across the province last week. PICKET LINE

At Stephen Leacock Public School in Beaverbrook, a group of 19 full- and parttime teachers carried handmade signs protesting Bill 115, legislation they say takes away their collective bargaining rights. Money was never an issue, said Sue Bingham, the picket captain for teachers at Stephen Leacock. “We had already agreed to a pay freeze,” she said. “It was never about a pay freeze.” Sick leave was another sore point. “We have sick children coming to school,” said Bingham. “Teachers get sick. Some of them have already used up a lot of their sick days for the year because they only have 10.” Picketers drank hot coffee

and paced in front of their schools, trying to keep warm with temperatures hovering around -10 C. At W. Erskine Johnston, teachers gauged their support by the number of honks from passing motorists. “Twenty nine,” said one picketer after a car passed by Wednesday morning. “Thirty one,” corrected another picketer walking beside her. But while the teachers are out on the picket lines, the education minister is being urged by her colleagues to use the legislation affords her. “I feel obligated as official Opposition critic to remind you of your responsibilities as minister and the tools that you have at your disposal within Bill 115 to re-impose some semblance of order in our schools,” Nepean-Carleton MPP MacLeod wrote in an open letter to Education Minister Laurel Broten. DEADLINE

In a statement released by the education minister’s office, Premier Dalton McGuinty said a legal one-day strike action didn’t warrant the government’s intervention. “It is worth noting that while students will miss an entire day of class, and teachers will spend one entire day on the picket line and lawyers will spend weeks preparing their case, (teachers union) leadership have spent less than an hour in the last 10 months at the negotiating table, which I continue to believe is the best place to resolve the issue,” McGuinty said. Broten has said the provincial government will impose a new contract on thousands of teachers and support staff if their unions don’t negotiate deals by the end of the month. Ottawa-Carleton Elementary Teachers’ Federation president Peter Giuliani scoffed at the deadline. “Apparently we all turn into pumpkins on Dec. 31,”

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Castlefrank Elementary School teachers take to the streets to protest Bill 115. Elementary schools across Ottawa shut down on Dec. 12 as thousands of teachers with the English public school board hold a one-day strike in protest of Bill 115. he said. “That is a completely artificial deadline. She made it up because her first deadline, which was Aug. 31, was so laughable that she had to step back from it. “She’s going to do what she’s going to do,” said Giuliani, speaking outside W.Erskine Johnston Public School, where he made a brief stop to talk to picketers. But the union leader said the deadline won’t deter teachers’ work action. “If she does it we’ll deal with it next, because this is not going away.” Teachers say their biggest issue is that Bill 115 takes away their collective bargaining rights. “It’s about democracy,” said Giuliani. “It’s not about money.”

been a volunteer in the community for 10 years and you suddenly stopped doing it and said ‘Thank you very much.’ Wouldn’t you normally get a plaque and a gift certificate to Denny’s? “These are teachers who’ve been doing this for 10 years for free,” he said. “Have you ever called and said, ‘Thank you?’” Teachers have been volunteering their spare time to supervise extracurricular activities, said Giuliani. “So show some understanding,” he said. “Show some ap-

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“We’re pretty pleased with it,” said Jim Taggart, a member of the Kanata Town Centre Action Group. “But the big day is going to be Jan. 14, with the planning committee, where they will make the decisions.” Urbandale plans to develop seven blocks of land located on Canadian Shield Avenue and Maritime Way, an area bounded by Highway 417, Campeau Drive, Gray Crescent and lands owned by the city.

Shield Avenue with a six-metre setback from Campeau. • Several six storey buildings on a block of land on the corner of Great Lakes Avenue and Canadian Shield Avenue. Within 25 metres of Campeau Drive the buildings would be a maximum of three storeys, with a six-metre setback. • Office-type buildings between three and 10 storeys high on a block of land near Highway 417 and a block located on the corner of Great Lakes Avenue and Canadian Shield Avenue.

The company is asking the city to zone the land as a mixed-use centre, which would allow medium-density residential, office and commercial use. The developer is looking to build: • Two 120-unit apartment buildings between four and six storeys high. • 111,500 square-metres of office and commercial space, which is expected to create 850 new jobs. • A hotel on a block of land located on the corner of Cordillera Street and Canadian

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Tim Chadder, a senior planner with J.L. Richards, a consultant hired by Urbandale, said the idea is to avoid constructing a six-storey building right up against single-storey townhouses in existing neighbourhoods. “We try to stagger the setback so it gives … more of a separation and more of an open feeling.” Urbandale is looking to put the taller buildings on Canadian Shield Avenue and Maritime Way, the blocks of land closest to the highway, he said. “It also allows us to implement the true intention of the

Official Plan where the Canadian Shield is really seen as the heart of the community,” he said. “So we want to try and get that more urban feeling to the buildings that are right on that street front.” He said varying heights can provide an “old school downtown main street feel.” Wilkinson said she was pleased the developer agreed to residents’ request for a terraced approach to building sizes located near existing townhomes. “The developer actually has been very positive in how its dealt with this with the community,” he said. “If anything the city was more stringent than the developer.”

Several people at the meeting said they were worried the surrounding roads wouldn’t be able to handle additional traffic. Magierowicz said the city will start work on expanding Campeau Drive to four lanes from Kanata Avenue to Didsbury Road starting in 2014. “That will alleviate some of the traffic concerns,” he said. Wilkinson said expanding the rest of Campeau to four lanes between Kanata Avenue and March Road probably won’t start until after 2017. The Kanata Town Centre lands are fully serviced, including trees, sidewalks and utilities.

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our views, a little lower down the evolutionary ladder than sheep. In general, the widespread use of these “surveys” (and Mr. O’Connor’s party seems especially addicted to them) surely deepens cynicism towards public engagement and democracy. This is the more important story behind the Manning Centre findings. In making cynical appeals to phony consultations, such surveys actually help increase public disengagement. Only remember that nearly half of people 18-24 years old did not vote in the last federal election. Phony “consultations” in themselves might seem small stuff. But they are just one element of a broader approach, used today by many parties in power, whereby party and government forces are being combined in comprehensive propaganda campaigns. Mr. O’Connor’s own government is this year spending what is reported to be more than $14 million in public funds – that is: our tax money which we contribute towards needed public services – in an advertising campaign to sell its Economic Action Plan to us, a plan which Mr. O’Connor’s “survey” also goads us into endorsing. While important social, research and environmental programs are being cut, the federal Conservatives in 2010-11 spent a record $83 million (of public money) on advertising campaigns, and are on their way to spending a comparable amount this year. This annual amount has doubled since they came to power. It hardly needs saying that pretty well none of this money is being spent on genuinely needed public education. Instead it is almost all about the governing political party using our money to sell itself to us! We might associate this kind of political stage managing of public opinion with “oppressive” regimes, not with “democracy.” We might also resent messengers who suggest our public representatives treat us like sheep. But this new politics is fast reveal-

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recently revealed plan to turn green space in Old Ottawa East into a parking lot has shocked many in the community and rightly leaves residents across the city concerned about how the upcoming light-rail project will be managed. Residents of Ottawa deserve to be kept in the loop when it comes to how the city is proceeding with the single biggest construction project in the capital since the Rideau

Canal was built nearly two centuries ago. City staff involved in the plan to construct a 362-space parking area on green space located at 160 Lees Ave. waited so long to release information about the project that even the area’s councillor, David Chernushenko, was caught off guard when he was informed on Dec. 5 The open area is used as green space by the Archville neighbourhood and the 3,000 residents of neighbouring

highrise buildings. A parking area is needed to fulfill the city’s legal obligation to replace parking that will be lost at the University of Ottawa campus when the city takes over two areas to stage construction for the light-rail system. But members of the Old Ottawa East community were left scratching their heads wondering why the Lees green space was selected. Were any other sites considered?

The plans for the new parking area are dated August 2012, so why wasn’t the ward councillor and the community notified sooner? Good questions, but we’re still waiting for answers. After he was told about the project, Chernushenko waited two days hoping to receive more details before telling his constituents. But no information was forthcoming from the city. When approached for information by this newspaper,

city staff failed to respond to requests for further details. There might be a very good reason why the green space is the only logical location for the parking lot. And by no means do we expect the city to consult with the public regarding every detail of work associated with the $2-billionplus light-rail mega project. But this isn’t a last-minute work order. Staff made their decision last summer and the project takes away a treasured green space from thousands of

residents in Old Ottawa East. Surely that merits a little public consultation? Staff should have known the project would raise concerns in the community. The way this project has been communicated – or rather not communicated – raises a disturbing precedent for how the city handles future impacts of the light-rail project. It’s difficult to judge the city’s rationale for approving projects when staff refuse to talk to either the councillor or the community. We all need to be in the loop when it comes to such a pivotal period in the city’s history.

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t’s not the most wonderful time of year for TV movie-watchers. For the past several weeks every movie has been about Christmas. The Man Who Saved Christmas and The Dog Who Saved Christmas and Crazy for Christmas and The Christmas Miracle and The Christmas Choir and The Christmas This and The Christmas That. Try to find a cowboy or a bank robber and you’re just out of luck. And it’s not as they’re being bumped out by the great Christmas movies – A Christmas Carol, It’s A Wonderful Life and Bad Santa. Today’s Christmas movies aren’t really about Christmas. They’re mostly about people falling in and/or out of love under coloured lights. The list of Christmas movies, usually small-budget productions with small-name casts, grows. They’re eventually going to run out of plots involving misunderstantings and mistletoe. New plots need to reflect the concerns of moviegoers today, show an awareness of current tastes. The Christmas movie needs to be brought up to date. Fortunately, new movie production facilities are being brought to our city. So Ottawa can be at the forefront of this new Christmas movie wave. Here we are then, about to produce the first contemporary Christmas movie with an Ottawa theme. If you’ve been following current cultural trends, you know what it is has to be called. Right: The Christmas Zombie. Now, if you’re writing the script, you know certain things have to happen. First, there have

to be small-name stars who think they hate each other, but we know they don’t. They probably shouldn’t be zombies, because there’s a certain ewwwww factor in zombies under the mistletoe, what with the way parts of them are always falling off. OK, if zombies aren’t under the mistletoe where will they be? An obvious answer is that they are in Parliament, perhaps the Senate. But that wouldn’t work. Senators have to retire at 75 and many zombies are hundreds of years older than that. Also zombies don’t have a principal residence. Well then, the zombies could be in a shopping mall. People are at their most zombie-like there. But this has already been done in Dawn of the Dead. Granted, originality is not something that is particularly prized in the movie world, but let’s look for zombies elsewhere. City hall, for example. Zombies could be occupying the council seats, grunting appreciatively at every mention of a new casino, raising their hands to vote yes, the hands sometimes falling off. Is this too political? Perhaps. Anyway, it doesn’t really cover the Christmas angle, which is important because without a Christmas tree there is nothing for our small-name stars to embrace in front of. We know zombies would probably eat reindeer, so we’ll keep those out of the script. Same with mamma in her kerchief. How about the attacking zombies get frightened by the Christmas tree lights and run away, leaving everybody to be happy, try on sweaters and get married? Or maybe it’s The Little Drummer Boy that drives the zombies away. There are any number of ways you can play this. Christmas songs (not the carols but the kind Michael Bublé sings) could bring inner peace to the zombies, much as they did to The Grinch, and turn them into likeable characters from High School Musical. The most likely scenario is that the zombies simply decide to leave so they can line up for the Boxing Day sales.

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hat Christmas I was a year older and a lot wiser. I tried not to think of the past Christmas, when I found out there really wasn’t a Santa Claus. I had heard rustling in the middle of the night on Christmas Eve and crept down the stairs to see my sister Audrey eating the cookies I had left out for Santa, the kitchen table covered with tissue paper and gifts being wrapped not by Santa, but by Father. It was the year Mother had to spend the holiday in the Renfrew hospital and it was sad enough for me without discovering there was no Santa after all. I told no one what I had seen and kept the secret locked in my heart for the entire year. So that Christmas I tried to act excited -- it would spoil it for everyone if they thought I no longer believed in Santa Claus. I was told to be good or Santa would pass by our old log house in Northcote. Eat everything on your plate -you know Santa doesn’t like little girls who waste food. So it went all those days before Christmas and I kept the secret buried deep in my heart. Time and again Mother said money was scarcer than ever that year. Turkey Fair day hadn’t been as good as other years with the Depression at its worst. But nonetheless I was told to write my letter to Santa. Audrey told me not to ask for anything that would be considered frivolous. “Remember, it isn’t only our family that is poor. Everyone in the entire world is poor,” Audrey said with conviction. “Santa won’t be able to bring everything you ask for, so be careful what you put in your letter.” Little did my sister know that my belief in Santa had come to an end a year ago, so pretending to be in deep concentration, I sat at the old pine table early in December

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As Christmas day drew near, I didn’t know the excitement of previous years. Knowing what I did took a lot of the joy out of the holiday for me. Of course no one knew my feelings, having kept my secret for a year. Christmas morning chores had to be done, breakfasts eaten and we had to be dressed for church before we could go to the tree. As had been the custom for the past few years, the tree was in the kitchen rather than in the small parlour that was as cold as an ice house in the winter. Under the tree was an array of presents wrapped in green or red tissue paper and as usual Father took on the job of handing them out. There was a book for each of us. I have no idea where Mother got the money, but every Christmas and every birthday, we five children could count on getting a book. There was also a new bright red ball for my game of Jacks. But then, wrapped in red paper, was my first pair of long white stockings. I was so thrilled, I paid no attention to the box Father put at my knee. I had never had white stockings before and I couldn’t wait until I could rip off the beige ribbed ones I had put on when I got dressed, because I would be wearing the white ones to church. Father nudged the box towards me, but I was too excited about the white stockings to pay it much heed. Imagine – white stockings! Finally, I opened the box beside me and there inside was a brand new pair of store-bought shoes. See MARY, page 12

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Mary gets her first pair of store bought shoes Continued from page 10

Black leather with no laces! Audrey said they were called pumps, but I didn’t care what they were called. I had my very first pair of store bought shoes. Mother looked as pleased as I felt, almost as if she were looking at them for the very first time. I didn’t stop admiring my Christmas gifts long enough to wonder where the money came from for new stockings and new shoes. I rubbed my hands over

the soft leather of the pumps and put the stockings up to my nose to smell their newness. Lost in the joy of these new treasures, treasures I had never owned before, I wondered, maybe I was wrong. Maybe there was a Santa Claus after all. May I take this opportunity to wish everyone the most wonderful of Christmases. May all of you remember its true meaning, and rejoice with loved ones around you. Mary Cook

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EMC news - In the spirit of giving, students, staff, and families at Katimavik Elementary School united and collected large amounts of non-perishable food and toys, which they donated to the Kanata Food Cupboard on Dec. 14. In addition to food and toys collected, the school council with the help of the Katimavik school community also raised $4,000 to donate to the food cupboard. “It feels great to help the community and the less fortunate. Everybody desires a little something for the holidays,” said Alex MacDonald, a Grade 7 student and chair of the Katimavik student council. Since 1983, the school has given back to the Ottawa community through its Holiday Elves campaign. This year was the first time they collected food and raised money for the Kanata Food Cupboard. “Because of the (National Hockey League) lockout, the Ottawa Senators didn’t contribute to the cupboard the way it is used to do, so we decided we would help out our own organization in our community,” said Alex. Usually the teachers champion the initiative, but with ongoing labour disruptions, the school and student councils took the lead on it. “We always try to teach our students that helping is extremely important and ask them to lead by examples and that is what they exactly did,” said Chantal Haires, a Grade 3 teacher. In 2011, the Kanata Food Cupboard delivered 300 Christmas baskets to families in the area. “We raised and collected more than we expected. It’s been a great year. We would have raised even more if it wasn’t for the bad weather,” said Haires. Teri MacDonald, chair of the Katimavik school council, said the holiday season is a time of giving. “I am so proud of our school for supporting kids to become great leaders. It is inspiring seeing young kids doing great things,” said MacDonald. “This is an indication of a great partnership between students, parents and staff.”

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EMC news - Students will roll out the red carpet for All Saints Catholic High School’s first ever Oscars Night on Dec. 20, a semi-formal event honouring the best and brightest. “We don’t have many semiformal events so we thought this would be a great event to show students we appreciate them and just have a good night of fun,” said Emily Davies, a member of the student council. Awards will be presented in 15 categories – one for each grade, from 9 to 12, including: • Most likely to win a Nobel Peace Prize. • Next iron chef. • Next Canadian idol. • Next prime minister. • Most likely to write a bestseller. • Most school spirit. The event will also offer many fun awards including: • Messiest locker. • Best hair. • Loudest voice. • Most likely to become a farmer. • Always online. • Weirdest talent. • Most likely to win a lottery but lose the ticket. “Everyone knows who all the nominees are,” said Aaron Doucet, a member of the student council, adding the names have all been posted on the student council Facebook page. “There’s just a big anticipation to see who wins the Oscars,” he said. Students at the high school have been creating a flurry of Twitter activity centred

around the upcoming awards night, said Aaron. “It’s been kind of getting very hyped up. The students are excited,” he said. One night last week, while surfing the web, Aaron said he typed in the words Oscars Night and saw 15 tweets from students excited about the awards show. “A couple of girls are like, ‘Oh, we already got our dress to go to the Oscars Night,’ and a couple of guys are like, ‘I can’t wait to see it.’” The school’s photography class will take photos of students throughout the evening. “There has been a backdrop made for students to pose in front of the red carpet just like the Oscars,” said Emily. Members of the student council will announce the three nominees for each award, selected by students who voted last month, as well as the winner during the awards night. More than 1,000 students voted in the contest. Sponsors have donated door prizes for the event including Ottawa 67’s tickets, a cake, ice cream treats as well as gift cards. Napoli’s Italian Café will to cater the event. Tickets for the event are $15, which pays for the dinner and decorations, with a portion of the proceeds going to fund future student council events. As of last week, 200 tickets had been sold. Students have also been asked to bring non-perishable

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Members of the student council at All Saints Catholic High School sell tickets last week for Oscars Night, which will be held in the school’s cafeteria on Dec. 20. Council members are, front, from left, Emily Davies, Jennifer Ham, Victoria Mederios and back, from left, Aaron Doucet, Geoffrey Devaney, Connor Price-Kelleher, food items for donation to the local food bank. “This is a time where we have a lot of students coming together and we feel we can give a good contribution to the Kanata Food Cupboard,” said Connor Price-Kelleher, a member of the student coun-

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giant gingerbread hotel Ottawa, ON - What do you get when you put a fourdiamond hotel’s Executive Chef, thousands of Rice Krispies, a ridiculous amount of gingerbread and fondant in a room? A giant gingerbread hotel, of course. For the past couple weeks, Brookstreet Hotel’s Executive Chef Clifford Lyness has been working away at a nearly five foot gingerbread replica of the hotel, complete with individual balconies, windows, pool, and detailed landscape. Executive Chef Lyness comes with years of experience in the field of gingerbread-housemaking. In the past, he has competed in four competitions hosted by the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto where he won three out of the four. The one he did not win was his first and he still managed to come in a close second. The Brookstreet gingerbread hotel is currently on display in the main lobby and available for all to see and enjoy.

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Menorah lighting in Kanata Rabbi Michoel Gershzon of the Jewish Russian Educational Centre of Ottawa is helped by Kanata North Coun. Marianne Wilkinson as he lights a menorah outside the Beaverbrook mall on Dec. 12, to mark Hanukkah, a Jewish holiday referred to as the festival of lights.

Pull over for emergency vehicles: city EMC news - Ottawa’s police, fire department and paramedic service are reminding motorists that, when in the presence of an emergency service vehicle with its siren and lights activated, drivers must slow down and safely pull over to the closest curb to ensure safe passage of the emergency vehicle. It is paramount that motorists always be on the lookout for approaching emergency vehicles that are responding to an emergency call and abide by the law, as their compliance can make a difference between life and death. Motorists who do not abide by the law will result in a slower response time for emergency personnel and are subject to a fine of $490 and three demerit points under the Highway Traffic Act. The Safer Roads Ottawa Program is a leading community partnership between the city’s police, paramedics, fire department, Ottawa Public

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City Councillor, Kanata North WINTER IS HERE The first major storm this winter, bringing snow and freezing rain, came on December 10. Clean up cost the City $1.1 million, with 200 ploughs to clear roads and 85 to clear sidewalks. The City used 2200 tonnes of salt for our 5650 km of paved roads, 640 km of gravel roads, 2095 km of sidewalks, 15 Park & Ride lots with 7965 spaces and more than 6000 bus stops, and a special salt solution on 211 km of Transitway & Highway 174. We often forget the size of the City and magnitude of the job required to clear our streets and sidewalks. I applaud the staff in Surface Operations who, despite challenging weather conditions, keep our City moving no matter the weather.

PLANNING AND ZONING ISSUES Thank you to the residents who have come out to the meetings on various zoning and planning issues in Kanata North. Your questions, comments and suggestions have an impact and are resulting in better decisions for development in your communities. Determined efforts by residents of Beaverbrook have resulted in the developer submitting a revised zoning for 2 The Parkway that will limit the building height to seven storeys. The report to Planning Committee is now scheduled for January 14. The efforts of a resident group on the zoning in the Kanata Central Business District south of Campeau Drive have resulted in a setback and a three storey limit along Campeau Drive. That zoning will be on the Planning Committee agenda for the January 14 meeting or in February. Residents of the Marsh Village are working to minimize the impact of construction of Farrar Road and a large business development. The contribution of the community in dealing with such issues is very important and it does make a difference.

HAPPY AND SAFE CHRISTMAS TIME Enjoying time with family and friends at Christmas time gives all of us an opportunity to take a break from our busy lives and focus on what really matters – our families. I’ll be spending time with my children and grandchildren, relaxing and recharging my batteries to deal with issues in Kanata North for the upcoming New Year.

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AROUND THE COMMUNITY It has been a pleasure to visit local businesses and take part is the many special events at this time of year. When I attended March Spa’s Open House, I was impressed with the way in which the business has been incorporated into the historic March House. On December 11, I attended a consultation with Para Transpo riders and heard many suggestions to improve both service and vehicles. On December 13, as one of the “Old Grey Mayors” from the former municipalities that became part of the City of Ottawa, I sang carols at the Beacon Heights Retirement Residence. The Kanata Seniors’ Christmas lunch also included singing (better than the Old Grey Mayors) and tasty food. On December 12, I was honoured to meet with local Jewish residents and to light the first lamp in their menorah. At the Open House at Exploriem, I met some of the entrepreneurs who have their start-ups located there. On December 15, I was grateful to receive your empties at the Signature Centre Beer Store in support of the Christmas Exchange. I also provided a filled stocking to the Kanata Food Cupboard and assisted in their distribution to families. This week, I am judging residents’ Christmas lights in Morgan’s Grant, attending a tea at Walden Village, a party with Chinese Seniors and a Kanata Chamber of Commerce event. These activities are enjoyable and a way to connect with members of the community. I am so privileged to have an opportunity to spend time with so many wonderful people.

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The program will ensure the appropriate services are offered directly to teens in crisis, instead of the current process, which leaves families in crisis searching for the right way to access services, said Kanata South Coun. Allan Hubley. Hubley’s son Jamie took his own life in the fall of 2011. For the councillor, this shift in the relationship between families and service

providers is huge. “It changes the dynamic around,” Hubley said. “We were out there running around trying to find help. Now what’s going to happen is all the agencies are going to come to the families and say, “This is the kind of help you need to get and we can refer you.” The program is geared towards the most vulnerable youth from ages 12 to 18. The target group represents the most repeat visits to the hospital emergency room and community-based mental health crisis services. They have the most complex needs and the most complicated admissions to mentalhealth units. “At the time, when you’re in a crisis like that, all your worried about is your child’s health,” Hubley said. “The reality is, before this program people would have to be trying to think of where they are going to go to try and get help and what kind of help you need.” Alex Munter, president and chief executive officer of CHEO, stated in a press

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EMC news - Ottawa architect Ritchard Brisbin’s dream of designing light-rail terminals that feel like part of their neighbourhoods enthralled city councillors at a recent council meeting. Brisbin captured the imagination of councillors before they voted to recommend Rideau Transit Group’s light-rail plan during a Dec. 12 meeting of council as committee-of-the whole. After the meeting, only one hurdle remained: the final city council vote scheduled for Dec. 19, after this newspaper’s deadline. The “gorgeous” design is what will cinch community’s support for the LRT system, said Kitchissippi Coun. Katherine Hobbs. Most of the councillors applauded the architect’s vision, which is also on display in the city at the new downtown convention centre. “(I wanted to) design for riders to take ownership of the stations, to feel comfortable and feel like it’s part of their neighbourhood,” Brisbin told councillors. “Urban design is absolutely essential… (we) resolved (the urban design) before we did any of the architecture.” Art will be an important part of the stations and it will be used to tell stories about the city’s history, Brisbin said. The city has a large collection of archival art that can be used in LRT stations to tell the capital’s story, Brisbin said. The materials and colours used in the stations are

meant to reflect the area, too. A colour scheme of “Gatineau in the fall” and ice was part if his inspiration. Brisbin said he took those colours and wrapped them into a concept based on Japanese paper folding. “The Japanese can make paper tell you just about anything they want it to,” Brisbin said. The flat, folded and angled station roofs deliver a message that’s consistent from station to station about where the entrance is and the passenger flow direction inside the terminal.

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Inside, the stations will be warm and comfortable, filled with ash wood and lots of “lantern”-type lighting. Brisbin likened the atmosphere to being inside a cabin. “We want the design to have cachet, to encourage people to make transit a lifestyle choice,” he said. The “vast majority” of additional public art that will be commissioned for the stations will be fo-

cused on functionality, said deputy city manager Nancy Schepers. The art should be dual purpose: it can provide lighting, seating areas or other functions in addition to beautifying the stations, she said. CYCLING

Encouraging cyclists to use the light-rail system was a key point of discussion and most councillors weren’t very happy with the answers they were getting. While a report from the city’s recommended rail builder, Rideau Transit Group, states that bicycles can be brought aboard the trains, Schepers said bikes won’t be permitted on the trains in their busy morning and afternoon commuter peak hours. That disappointed local advocacy group Citizens for Safe Cycling. Vice president Alex deVries said the move would be a step backwards. “Today, any bus that has rack-and-roll will take your bike,” deVries said. “That service on the Transitway is being replaced with a service that doesn’t offer this.” The issue of bike parking was also a hot topic for councillors. Even Barrhaven Coun. Jan Harder, who isn’t very vocal on the topic of cycling, said the 300 bike parking spaces planned for the 13 stations won’t be enough. Schepers agreed that 300 spaces is a “very conservative number.” The plans will identify space that can be used to expand bike parking in the future, she said. “I hope that demand will

continue to grow and they will have to expand bike parking quickly,” she said. DeVries said it’s encouraging to hear that even suburban councillors are pushing for more bike parking. “It’s hard to believe that 300 spots are going to be enough for 13 stations,” he said. DeVries said Citizens for Safe Cycling has also been pushing for secure bicycle lockers that frequent cyclists could rent, but so far, that’s not part of the plan. The stations will also feature “runnels”: troughs along staircases that allow cyclists to wheel their bikes up and down stairs. Elevators are “full-sized” and will be large enough to hold bikes, confirmed rail office manager John Jensen.

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City staff came under fire from the audience on Oct. 4 for exempting veterinarians from the kennel rules. Patrick Hunt, who breeds Irish setters in North Gower, received applause at that meeting when he said the vet exemption needs to be changed. Many veterinary clinics operate a boarding kennel as a side business, but they are not required to get a licence or pay a fee for that kennel and the new rules would continue that exemption. “They shouldn’t be exempt because they’re professionals,” Hunt said. City bylaw chief Linda Anderson said boarding operations at vet clinics are “traditionally” used to house animals after operations, or for temporary care of animal patients. That declaration elicited a loud boo from the crowd and with direction from the committee, Anderson said she would take another look at that aspect of the rules.

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Ottawa architect Ritchard Brisbin of BBB Architects said he wants the light-rail stations he has designed to be welcoming, comfortable places that feel like part of their surrounding neighbourhoods. Pictured above is the rendering for the Tunney’s Pasture station.

EMC news - The city’s rural councillors are telling staff to go back to the drawing board again because a proposed kennel bylaw still isn’t up to snuff. West Carleton-March Coun. Eli El-Chantiry called for the delay on Dec. 6, when the city’s agriculture and rural affairs committee was set to receive a revised version of the policy, which is intended to harmonize the amalgamated city’s rules regulating the boarding and breeding of dogs and cats. El-Chantiry still wasn’t happy with the amount of consultation with people who would be affected by the rules. “It seems more and more we’re learning different things from different stakeholders, so I want to make sure we have time to catch up with most of the folks we need to discuss (it) with,” ElChantiry said. “(The delay is) to give them a little bit more time and do it right.” Staff already had two additional months to work on the policy. El-Chantiry asked for it to be delayed in October, when almost 200 people packed the Greely Community Centre and more than 20 people spoke to tell councillors about all the problems with the policy as it was proposed. For one thing, the city would be asking many rural dog owners to fly under the radar if it passes new kennel and breeding rules, Kinburn resident Tim Pychyl told councillors on Oct. 4. Pychyl, who owns eight sled dogs, pleaded with the committee to include people like him – recreational pet owners who have more than three dogs. Under the rules staff

drafted on Oct. 4, people who have more than three dogs or five cats for breeding or showing must apply for a new permit: an in-home breeding licence. There is a separate licence proposed for commercial kennels or boarding operations. On Oct. 4, a last-minute change was proposed to address Pychyl’s concern and allow people who own a larger number of pets for recreational reasons – including sledding or agility – to apply for an in-home breeding licence, but Pychyl said that’s not good enough. “It’s a principle thing,” he said. “It’s about being part of a city that understands what we’re doing.” “I can assure you one size does not fit all,” El-Chantiry said. “If you live in an apartment in the Glebe or if you live on 150 acres in West Carleton, I think we have to see there is a little bit of difference in the process.”

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Club fights Inside stigma of Profile mental illness Cecylia Lee

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Julia Toscano, a Grade 12 student and president of All Saint Catholic High School’s mental health committee, is passionate about informing today’s youth about mental illnesses. “The mental health committee is a good way for me to be involved with the school community while spreading awareness on something I am passionate about,” said Toscano. “I’m all about going against the negative stigma surrounding mental illnesses.” She said her community needs to become more educated about mental health. As a part of the committee, Toscano said she feels a sense of belonging and that her voice was being heard. The group of students is committed to raising awareness about mental health and educating people on how to deal with mental health issues. “Kids help phone and the Youth Resource Centre are always places you can go to,” advises Toscano. Her peers have responded positively. “My peers have felt more comfortable in approaching me and (about) feeling comfortable with their mental illness.” Toscano is an inspiring young woman who has been close to people with illnesses and understands on a personal level what it is like to struggle in silence. Her goal is to help people to be comfortable with expressing how they feel without being ashamed of being different. She said education and information will help remove the stigma of mental health issues. It’s not surprising she plans on becoming a child and youth psychologist. Toscano said that one person can make the world change.

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Manny Nolan, performs a self-composed song at Aiden’s Audio Extravaganza, a fundraiser for a student at All Saints Catholic High School who has been diagnosed with cancer.

Friends hold benefit concert for Grade 12 student with cancer Rene Fortier

When Aiden Mikuta was diagnosed with cancer, grade 12 students Matt Box, Jennifer Ham, and Jarrett Jacklin decided to help out. Ham suggested they organize a concert featuring All Saints musicians in order to raise funds. The idea came after a candle lighting ceremony in which All Saints prayed and showed their support for Mikuta. Ham, Box, and Jacklin were in guitar class at the time, and pitched the idea to their teacher, who liked it. Next they approached the principal, who also approved the idea. Later Mrs. Hay’s music class took over the project and held auditions.

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They called the show “Aiden’s Audio Extravaganza.” “We added more (auditions) because more people were signing up than we anticipated,” says Box. “In total 17 or 18 people showed up.” Ten talented musicians were picked from the volunteers for the final line up. The show took place on Dec. 11, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., using the stage in the school gym. On the big night the platform glowed with soft lights, and was decorated with a backdrop that pulsed in time to the music. Using an assortment of instruments, a variety of styles were performed – from country to rock and roll. Acts included

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Happily Ever After by He Is We, performed by Ham; Adele’s Hometown Glory, performed by Janelle De Castro; and a self-composed song by Manny Nowlan, Ian Hobson, and Matt Box about Manny’s cat. In addition to ticket sales, money was raised through a bake sale and silent auction. Bets were placed on various items from signed hockey equipment to the video game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II. The proceeds will be used to help Mikuta’s family purchase equipment needed to allow him to stay at home instead of the hospital. See MAKING, page 38

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Multicultural Group a diverse, accepting community Arielle Follett

Sri Lankan, Chaldean, even Irish – this is just a taste of the cultural richness you will find in All Saints Multicultural Group. Mariann Jajo-Yacoub, a graduating student, started the club this year, all thanks to her own interest in culture. “I’m really passionate about where people come from because there’s so much history that takes place in our world and a lot of that comes from different backgrounds.” The group has drawn in a large amount of people. Jajo-Yacoub tacks this up to a thirst for knowledge among students. “It really proves how inquisitive they are,” she says of the club’s success. “I really feel like I’m doing a good thing.” Of course, this success would not be possible without a little help. Jajo-Yacoub gives credit to Ms. Chisholm and Mr. Mastersmith, the teachers who supervise the group, and Jen Paul, a classmate and co-head of the group. Paul wishes to one day travel the world and learn about other cultures and this seemed to be a clear first step. Jajo-Yacoub, being of Middle Eastern origin, is a visible minority. “You don’t have to be a

visible minority or know the language or anything like that,” said the red-headed Paul. “You can just be generic North American and still find a place.” Paul feels that this group “will show how open-minded this school actually is and what we really have inside of us.” Both girls are graduating at the end of the year, but the group will not be left without a leader. Anoli Fernando, a Grade 11 student, has already played a huge role in the group and in helping Jajo-Yacoub plan for events coming up this year such as food fairs, fashion shows and the big end-of-year extravaganza. all opinions

“I like sharing and taking other people’s idea and opinions into consideration,” Fernando said. This is a skill Jajo-Yacoub highly values and feels will help Fernando when she takes over running the club next year. Fernando has already begun to prepare. She plans to continue the legacy of the very first multicultural group at All Saints, redoing the culture map with a pin for every student, marked into their country of origin. She also plans to continue what the current group has already done and do some

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Mariann Jajo-Yacoub is the leader and founder of the All Saints Multicultural Group. charity work as well. “I’m from another country and I like being able to express myself through the group and proudly show everyone where I’m from and talk about it,” Fernando said with a smile. “When you graduate from high school, not everyone is going

to be the same and you’re going to meet new people from all around the world. It’s good to have a better perspective now.” Jajo-Yacoub has no fears for the club after her own graduation. “I just want to see it thrive,”

she said with a laugh. “If you like to have a good time, dancing and singing, you can totally be embraced by another culture when you’re a part of this group. I think that’s really great.” Jajo-Yacoub said this group is an important part of the

school now and that the mark it has left is irreplaceable. “Canada is a diverse country and I believe our school should celebrate its diversity,” she said. “I feel like this is one way to really celebrate our differences and we can come together as one community.”

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Talented student Rap music’s bad rep redesigns board’s web page Anna Bullock

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Some students only have one dream job. But not Brandi Bronkhorst. “I have two options,” she said, “Two different dreams.” Bronkhorst wants to be a photographer for National Geographic or a graphic designer for a magazine. These dreams started when she took the focus program with Mr. Brooks. The focus program takes up two periods a day. Students learn about different programs such as, Photoshop, Catalyst, and Dreamweaver. Bronkhorst enjoys designing a wet lay out, making posters and videos even in her

spare time. “She is hard worker,” said Brooks, “and has a good eye for colour.” This year, Bronkhorst won first place in a contest to design the wallpaper for the Ottawa Catholic school board’s new home web page, using the theme: “By our works, we show our faith.” Now students and teachers in every Catholic school see Bronkhorst’s artwork whenever they log into a computer. Next semester, she is doing a co-op at Lee Valley Tools, helping the main designer create flyers and a catalogue. Her love of photography and her skill, makes Bronkhorst a sought after photographer for weddings and portraits.

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Some day she will decide whether she wants to travel the world and take photos or stay at home creating designs for magazines. A tough choice -- but both sound like a win-win. For now, Bronkhorst is eager to take it to the next step and attend Algonquin College’s graphic design program.

Angry men yelling about their problems. That’s how my mother defines rap music. Ask any adult their opinion of rap music and you’ll get relatively the same answer. “Rap is evil, meaningless noise all about drugs and violence,” they’ll say, or “It’s corrupting our kids and society – I mean come on, anyone could do it. They’re just shouting in the microphone.” Whenever I hear that opinion, I have to put all my energy into restraining myself from shoving my headphones over their ears and blasting Macklemore because those adults are so, so wrong. Sure, I know it’s not for everyone. Not everybody likes the sound of someone yelling over a catchy beat.

But that’s not the issue. The issue is that it seems like the minute my iPod switches to the next song and the telling thumping beat and inaudible mumbling blasts out of the speakers, they tell me to turn it off before they have to rip out their ears. Why the automatic, blatant hatred? I get the answer when I ask what rappers they know. The answer is always Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, 50 Cent or Snoop Dogg. These are mainstream “artists” whose most played songs are about drugs, violence, and generally how fantastic they are. When people hear rap these are the messages they immediately associate it with, and when you try to tell them otherwise they cover their ears and shout, “Nanananana!” until you go away.

That mindset is what I want to change. All it takes is a search on YouTube and a quick listen to Macklemore’s The End, or Wings. Maybe some of Kendrick Lamar’s Keisha’s Song or Put You on Game by Lupe Fiasco. Listen to the lyrics, listen to the beat, or just plain listen. Listen to that and tell me it’s not poetry. Maybe you’re thinking, “but any song in any genre could have lyricism like that.” But with rap there is something so striking about such beautiful rhymes. There’s no complex guitar chords or flashy over-the top chorus. Just pure, raw emotion; and sometimes that’s all you need. I’m not asking anyone to love it. I’m just asking for people to give it a chance. You might be surprised by what you hear.

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Venezuelan native experiences first Canadian snowfall Marisha Boyd and Dorothy Babikova

Most Canadians can already predict a cold Canadian winter, full of holiday cheer and snowy landscapes. But to 13-year-old Sebastian Chavirez, snow is anything but predictable. Chavirez, a Grade 8 student at All Saints Catholic High School, had recently moved to Ottawa from Caracas, Venezuela. Surrounded by popular travel destinations, such as Brazil and Colombia, that city’s coldest temperature on average is 17 C-plus, a paradise for Canadians who are prepared for extreme weather conditions. The average annual temperature is 22 C and it only varies by about 4 C over the year! For Chavirez, moving overseas to Ottawa, the second coldest capital in the world, was the surprise of a lifetime. Though leaving his birthplace in Caracas was difficult, he and his family were ready for a new adventure in Canada. They definitely expected different people, lifestyle, and climate.

But as we know, nothing can really prepare you for your first temperature dive, especially below 25 degrees Celsius. Our first snowfall of the year was pleasant for most of us, but we dismissed it as just another day in the life of a Canadian. For Chavirez, it was like something out of a dream. He’d only ever seen it on television. When he woke one chilly morning to see it covering his front lawn, his neighbour’s roofs, and the treetops like a blanket, he ran to wake up his older brother right away. “I expected snow to look like sugar,” Chavirez explains. “I didn’t think it would be so cold.” Chavirez’s large group of friends were exploding with excitement at the idea that of helping him build his first snowman and have his first snowball fight. This winter, he plans to try a few new winter activities like snowboarding. We wish Sebastian Chavirez the best of luck with making it through his very first Canadian winter. The best of our chilly Canadian winters is yet to come.

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Those wishing to assist may do so by cash or check payable to All Saints Catholic High School. Write “Aiden” in the memo and “Attention: Lindsay Moore, chaplaincy leader” on the envelope, and bring it to the school’s main office. Serious illnesses are a difficult part of life – not only for those suffering from them, but also for those who may want to help but don’t know how. Thankfully it seems that many students and staff at All Saints have nevertheless been willing to take action in order to make this hard time a little bit easier for Mikuta and his family.

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McSheffrey juggles teaching with extracurricular activities Rene Fortier

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Being a teenager is hard as it is. Add in being a rising star on a junior hockey team and the life of a certain teen just got harder and a lot busier. Seventeen-year-old Jacob Blair plays as the back-up goalie in the Ontario Hockey League for his hometown team, the Ottawa 67’s. At school he’s an honour roll student with a high 80’s average. Balancing hockey with school can be a real challenge, said Blair. Late hours, road trips and daily practices keep him on his feet constantly. Time management becomes key to make sure that along with his hockey schedule, Blair keeps up his grades. He said education is the most important thing. “Hockey isn’t a job. I play hockey for the love of the sport,” Blair said. “My education comes first; it’s my responsibility. It’s also really important that I focus on it because if hockey doesn’t work out then I’ll have some-

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Jacob Blair is gaining recognition as a rising star in the Ontario Hockey League. thing to fall back on.” When he was in Grade 7, Blair played for All Saints’ competitive hockey team before he moved on to playing AAA hockey in Grade 9. Having played this sport since he was a kid is what helped him get to where he is now. Although Blair doesn’t know where exactly where he

will be in five years, he does hope it’s playing professional hockey. On the ice at Scotiabank Place he may be an upcoming superstar but, to his friends at school and family at home, he’s Jacob; a normal guy, doing what a normal teenager does and that’s something that will always keep him grounded.

Teaching can be stressful. This makes Michael McSheffrey’s schedule all the more impressive. An intermediate teacher at All Saints Catholic High School, McSheffrey has worked with students in grades 7 and 8. On top of teaching drama, English, and history, McSheffrey also runs the ultimate frisbee team, the chess club, the juggling club, and is directing the upcoming grades 7 and 8 play. How does he find the time? He follows his passions. “You have to do those things that you like to do,” said McSheffrey. He admits it can be difficult, but enjoys the challenge. On running the juggling club he said, “For me it’s very interesting to see how many different ways can I take the same skills and the same tricks and present them differently to an audience … the creativity is what I really like about it, and how everyone is able to work together and come up with different ideas.” The stage certainly seems to be a passion of McSheffrey’s, whose motive for starting the juggling club came from when he was a student in high

school. He decided to learn how to juggle in his spare time, joined his school’s club, and performed at local shows and events. After school, he continued down this path, teaching drama skills to kids at summer camp, performing street shows, and acting in local venues like the Ottawa Little Theater. Recently he has acted in Neighbors, a play about schoolyard bullying. McSheffrey is also bringing his showbiz skills to All Saints, and is enthusiastic about an

upcoming grades 7 and 8 play he’s directing called The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. It’s open to the public and will run on March 6 and 7. The students from All Saints are better off thanks to McSheffrey’s talents and commitment. His level of school involvement gives students opportunities to express themselves in all sorts of different creative outlets. Hopefully they will be inspired by his example and learn to juggle the stresses of life with an enthusiasm driven by their own passions.

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areas such as reading and writing to come and seek help with their school work. A Grade 12 named Cole has been accessing the resource room since Grade 7 and said he appreciates the assistive technology that helps those with reading and writing disabilities. A Grade 10 student, fairly new to the room agreed that, like Cole, she finds it a great place to study and a good place to relax and de-stress. “The resource room is an amazing place for kids who need help and a great place to socialize,” said MacPhee, “It is a place of community, caring and dynamic students.” R0011802921/1213

At All Saints Catholic High School there is a place where students gather to get help on their studies and organization and social skills. A place where students can develop a better understanding of one another and their strengths and weaknesses; a room where they can discuss their IEP with resource teachers and get the help they need. That place is the resource room, also known as Room 318. In it you’ll find Wendy MacPhee, Theresa Wood and Amy Talarico, the resource room teachers, who are com-

mitted to instilling a sense of self-worth, promoting advocacy, and assisting students in any way they can. Beginning in the 1980s as a movement called “mainstream” now known as “inclusion” it exists to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to education. Today more than 250 students have access to the resource room through a transition program that invites them in and informs them of their policies as well as the various tech and materials that they can use to help with their studies. It is a great place for those with learning disabilities in

Grade 10 course selection can be a stressful and confusing time for Grade 9 students. Which courses should they take? What do they like? However, when Martina Babiakova looked at her option sheet in Grade 10, one subject stuck out in particular: journalism. “I’ve always wanted to be a part of a school newspaper,” said Babiakova “The journalism course was the closest thing to it.” Little did Babiakova know that in Grade 12 she would be selected to be the co-editor of the yearbook. “Being the coeditor is a lot of work, but I enjoy it,” said Babiakova “It’s a great way to get involved with the school community.” Whether it’s planning layouts, taking pictures, or covering events, there’s never a dull moment for Babiakova. She spends on average one and a half hours during school and two to three hours outside of school on the yearbook. Some days, she can spend up to seven hours working on the yearbook.

Of course, Babiakova cannot create the entire yearbook by herself. It’s her collaboration with the yearbook team and her coeditor Cheyenne Jenkins that creates the finished product. “The yearbook requires a lot of team work. It can’t make itself,” said Babiakova. “It’s just difficult formulating ideas that everyone can agree on.” Martina admires journalists who take risks and go beyond the purpose of journalism.

“I love Judith Miller. She tries new approaches to give herself an edge in her craft. She has the guts to take risks to get the stories she wants.” Babiakova plans to attend either Carleton University or Ryerson University to study journalism or communications. Like the journalists she admires, she too is an inspiration to other aspiring writers. She goes for what she wants, works hard and keeps calm while doing it.

Sadly Ever After Rene Fortier

Let me tell you about something I love: reading a great book. Let me tell you about something I don’t love: English class. Contradiction? I don’t think so. My main gripe here isn’t with the teachers. Nor the students. It’s not even with the writelike-mad essays where your muscles spasm and your hand contracts around the pencil in a death grip. It’s with the books. Most are so depressing! After reading one you may get a hollow feeling in your gut, similar to when you discover your cat has slowly been run over by a bulldozer, or your mom has just decided to cook artichokes instead of pizza for supper. Case in point: Romeo and Juliet. “But that’s a soppy love story!” you say. “How can you find that depressing?” Well, obviously you haven’t read it. Emotional Romeo commits suicide when he thinks Juliet has died. When Juliet wakes up and sees Romeo dead she follows suit. Second example: Of Mice 40 Kanata Kourier-Standard EMC - Thursday, December 20, 2012

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Martina Babiakova, co-editor of the All Saints Yearbook, aspires to a career in journalism.

and Men. Mentally challenged main character Lenny is killed after he accidentally breaks a woman’s neck. Third: Macbeth. We get to follow the actions of Macbeth the murderer, as he slays good King Duncan, Banquo and his family, and a bunch of soldiers before finally kicking the bucket himself. Fourth: The Book Thief. This one’s the clincher. Narrated by Death himself, it follows the life of one lovable but ill-fated orphaned girl who lives in Nazi Germany. Shall I spoil the ending? Many of her loved ones die. Now, I know what you’re thinking. The point of good literature is to explore reality, with all of its wrinkles and warts. People get sick. Horrible tragedies happen. Like one of my classmates says, “Good literature reflects life. And if you haven’t noticed, life kinda sucks.” OK, so you have a point. We shouldn’t just read The Hardy Boys and The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. But that’s not what I’m complaining about. I’m commenting on the pervading assumption that

good literature equals sad endings. So here’s what I’m suggesting: take out a couple of those depressing classics. Maybe just one or two. I know, the English professor in you is scowling. But while those classics may be masterpieces of writing, they’re turning off a new generation of students from reading. Next, replace those classics with a couple of really positive stories. They can still have good writing – they can maybe even still be classics. My suggestions include the Lord of the Rings, Airborn, Starclimber, or Skybreaker (the last three are in a trilogy written by Kenneth Oppel). The latter trilogy isn’t extremely deep. You might not be able to draw conclusions about human nature (or maybe you could). It’s just a fun adventure story, albeit a well written one. Still, I’d argue that it would help students get excited about reading. And even if the books aren’t Shakespearian, they are well written enough to impart better writing skills. Maybe that would leave us with a happy ending all around.

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There’s nothing like a hot cup of coffee with a side of good music. When you’re tired from a long stressful day at school or work all you want to do is sit back and relax worry free, and when you can’t do that at home, All Saint’s Coffee House is the place to be. All Saints Catholic High School holds the event twice a year during the months of November and March.

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No auditions are required to participate; you just need to have a passion for music and be willing to share your talent with an audience. Kayla Murphy is a Grade 12 student who regularly attends Coffee House. “It’s phenomenal, and really cool to see the talent in our school that we don’t see on a daily basis.”

Melissa Sanfacon and Alec Edwards perform at the Coffee House. She loves the how the crowd is always receptive and supportive, no matter what the act. “The vibe is just so positive you can’t help getting into the music.” Not that it’s hard to get into the music. All Saints has always been chock full of talented individuals, and Coffee House is the perfect opportunity to get together and showcase that talent. Alec Edwards, a Grade 12

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student and a guitar player, often plays as musical accompaniment to the singers. He says all types of music are played. “Bluesy rock, indie rock, but you can play virtually anything and get the same encouragement from everyone,” he said. There’s no negativity or prejudice. Connor Price Kelleher, who emcees the event, puts it wonderfully. “It’s an open and sharing

All Saints is privileged to have many clubs to help, encourage and better their student body. These clubs shape young people into the adults that will shape our tomorrow. Hope Team is a fantastic outlet for kids trying to make a difference and better themselves. This was how students Sydney Dowd and Melissa Sanfacon stumbled upon this inspirational club. After attending a church retreat together, they “didn’t want to forget all the lessons the retreat taught us” said

Dowd. They both called it a very rewarding experience that really connects them with the community. There are so many teams offered at our school that it can be difficult to really see the distinguishing factors when they all have the goal of bettering our community. “You never feel like the work you’re doing is cliché, because nothing we do is typical; we help less known charities with powerful stories,” said Sanfacon. The charities have powerful stories to say the least. One of the organizations, the North South Partnership,

environment, even if you went up and totally messed up, no one would really care because everyone’s just there to enjoy the music.” And not just the music, the food is great too. Hot chilli, baked treats, tea and coffee are sold throughout the night. If you have a craving for a brownie, a hot cup of coffee, and some great music – try a visit to the All Saints Coffee House this March.

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The rink has always been a second home for Taylor Thurston, who grew up playing hockey. “As soon as I saw my older sister play I knew right away I wanted to also. I was so young too,” said Thurston. Most senior students are focusing on grades for postsecondary education. Thurston is maintaining her 86 per cent average while also trying to pursue her dream. “I have a lot on my plate and sometimes I can’t help but get overwhelmed but it really helped me stay organized with school,” said Thurston. “I kind of have to in order to continue to play hockey.” Thurston played for intermediate Ladies Sens team last year and started to play for the Nepean Wildcats intermediate team this year. The 17 year-old defensemen plays in the Provincial Women’s Hockey League.

Her older sister, Mackenzie, plays hockey for a team at Bemidji State University in Minnesota, a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division 1 school. But having such a successful sister isn’t intimidating, she said. “At first it was scary trying to follow in her footsteps,” said Thurston, “But as I get older, I see her more as an inspiration and she helps me achieve many goals.” This year was very exciting and life changing for Thurston who continues to make her family, friends and community proud as she committed to playing for a Division 1 school at the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, N.Y. for hockey next year. She was also picked to play on the U18 Team Ontario Blue this November when her team won the national championship. “I couldn’t have asked for a better year, I’m living my dream that’s for sure.”

helps those who struggle with addiction and high suicide rates in secluded communities up in northern Canada. From a video students were able to see the exact families they were helping. Mrs. Moore is always looking for new ways to inspire the kids, finding charities like Chalice, an organization mainly run by volunteers where 90 per cent of the funds it raises directly supports the charity. Mrs. Moore makes the crucial point that some large charities like to “put out the glossy magazines and TV advertising, and that eats up revenue.”

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A few steps in a dancer’s shoes Howard has been dancing since she was five years old and instantly fell in love with Everyone has different talit. ents and they’re not always in She has been taking the sports or drama. class each year since Grade 9 and is continuing for her last year at All Saints. Howard has lots of experience in dance and is able to help out others in the class. She said being in a class with all different levels of dancers gives her “the chance to take a lead and help others that have difficulties with the moves.” Although Howard is used to competing in front of judges, she still gets nervous, especially performing in front of her friends. Not only does the class allow Howard to work more at her passion, but it also teaches her how to be a leader, a valuable experience since she plans on becoming a teacher. “ I really do love the class because it gives me a chance to have a break during the school day to do what I love,” said Howard. Everyone has their own interests and passions, and dance is Howard’s. She has progressed significantly and reached many of the goals that she worked hard to achieve. Being able to take part in the dance program gives her yet another chance to shine SUBMITTED and share her talent to help out others. Kayla Howard is well known for her love of dance. Christina Hewitt

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Melissa Sanfacon, Grade 12, takes a love for music and singing to a whole new level.

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Anyone can say they are a musician. Maybe they played the recorder in Grade 6 or sing in the shower. But Melissa Sanfacon, a Grade 12 student at All Saints Catholic High School doesn’t just talk the talk, she walks the walk. Music has been a long time passion for Sanfacon, ever since she was eight years old. She’d always sung and played guitar, but coming to All Saints in Grade 7 really got the ball rolling. “(I) became more involved in their music department, that’s when I really became more confident in my music,” Sanfacon said. Name any club, event or class involving music and you can bet Sanfacon is in it, whether it’s music class, the Battle of The Bands competition, concert band or per-

forming at the biannual Coffee House. In Grade 10, she competed against many other talented performers during the annual Battle of the Bands and came in third place. If that’s not enough, the school glee club that she’s a part of, called Bluesettes, won the Wish Upon the Gleek Competition. “The trophy’s in the music room,” she said with a laugh. “It’s taller than me.” Sanfacon also teaches guitar lessons outside of school. Sanfacon said she is very grateful for the awesome musical opportunities she has been given. “In Bluesettes and any music class, everyone is so accepting and no one will ever judge you, so you always feel really comfortable. Everyone offers advice and wants you to succeed.” Feeling comfortable is important especially in front of an audience, because it’s so

easy to let your nerves get the better of you, she said. Sanfacon said she used to be extremely nervous performing in front of people. “The first time I performed ever, I was so nervous, even though I was playing a simple walking bass line in a jazz band,” she said. “I was so shaky.” Once she gets into the music though, the stage fright disappears. Maintaining a connection with the audience is one of the ways she fights back the nerves. “I like to make eye contact with the audience or smile at them. Just communicating with the crowd helps calm me down. If you can’t connect with you audience, they can’t connect with you.” Even though Melissa doesn’t plan on pursuing music as a career, she won’t be giving it up any time soon. For her, music isn’t just a hobby. It’s her passion.

Language of texting blurry Geoffrey Devaney

Lol, OMG, swag, rofl, and of course hash tag. Today’s world is governed by the unseen laws of conformity. Conformity to what? Well conformity to stupidity of course. Today we have youth speaking as if concepts are too hard to put into words so they are required to use abbreviations or language that is not only repetitive but unintelligent. Last month, I was talking to this girl about the U.S.

elections and when I asked her “Who would you vote for?” She said, “Obama.” I of course followed up with, “Why?” She sadly answered, “Because, like, Obama has so much swag and Romney is weird. Lol.” I kid you not. This girl (who shall go unnamed) used this exact sentence. It was at that point I lost faith in humanity, as well as Romney winning the election. Don’t get me wrong, I use this language sometimes. In text messages when I was in a hurry. I may use swag or

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Ski club gears up for winter EMC sports - Ottawa is well-known for its NHL team, the Ottawa Senators, and for being the seat of Canada’s federal government. But did you know it’s also a hot-bed of cross country skiing? The National Capital Region is home to at least four full-service cross-country ski clubs, as well as many smaller ones, along with competitive cross-country ski school teams at every level from elementary school to university. Although not the largest club in town, Kanata Nordic is arguably one of the friendliest. Serving primarily the west end of Ottawa and surrounding communities, Kanata Nordic was established in 1979 and in recent years has grown to 500 members. And on any wintry Saturday afternoon you’re likely to meet many of them out on the trails of the Bonnenfant Y Outdoor Centre, a facility just north of suburban Kanata and the club’s home base. Kanata Nordic is dedicated to promoting life long activity, fitness and enjoyment of the outdoors through a variety of cross country ski programs offered in a family-friendly club setting. The core of the club’s activities is its learn-to-ski programs, most of which take place on those Saturday afternoons. Kanata Nordic follows Cross Country Canada’s stateof-the-art skill development program for children. The overall objective of the program is to assist children in achieving a love of the outdoors, a healthy lifestyle, excellent technical skills and a good level of physical fitness. Programs start with Bunnyrabbits, ages four to six, which gets the little ones comfortable on their skis and teaches basic skills through a variety of games. Following on that is the Jackrabbit program, for ages six to 11, which teaches both classic and skate techniques, again through a series of activities and games. Both programs fill up each season. A key to keeping the children engaged is to offer a chance to socialize, to meet and make friends their own age. The social element is strong at every activity, whether it’s an on-snow lesson with part-

nering games or a post-lesson barbecue. Socializing becomes even more important to tweens and teens, and Kanata Nordic has structured their youth programs to satisfy both ski skill development and the hankering to hang out with peers. There are a variety of fun and affordable youth programs, all based on Cross Country Canada’s long term athlete development principles: Dynarabbits, Racing Rabbits, Junior Racers, Senior Racers, High School Learn to Race and Track Attack. Dynarabbits is an extension of the Jackrabbit program and is intended for brand new skiers aged nine to 12 who want to learn to ski and gain some fitness. Racing Rabbits is designed for skiers up to age 13 who’ve completed Jackrabbit Level 4 or have equivalent experience. Racing Rabbits offers a fun social environment to continue to improving technique and fitness while learning about some aspects of racing. After Racing Rabbits skiers can move on to Track Attack or Junior or Senior Racers. The Track Attack program is geared toward 14-17 year olds with several years of ski experience who want to continue working on their technique, improve their fitness, participate in a couple local races and have the opportunity to ski with friends. Junior Racers is tailored to 13-14 year olds to continue developing their fitness and technique through training and racing. These skiers generally participate in local or regional races. Senior Racers targets skiers 15 years and older. It is intended for youth who wish to train regularly and compete in regional, provincial and possibly national level events. New to the club this year, Learn to Race introduces high school students (ages 13 to 17) with little or no experience to cross country ski racing. It’s a perfect entry point for athletes from other competitive sports

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The Kanata Nordic Ski Club’s children and adult learn to ski programs start on Jan. 5. Most of the club’s dry land training began in October. looking for a new challenge and for high school cross country ski team members wanting to supplement their training. There is flexibility at either end of the age ranges for all programs, since some skiers may be more or less advanced in their technique and fitness than their cohorts. For several of the youth programs no cross country ski experience is necessary. If the teens has been active in other sports, especially hockey or downhill skiing, they can pick up cross country ski skills quickly. Kanata Nordic also offers exciting opportunities for para-nordic athletes to train and compete as part of the Senior Racers program. And the club has had notable success in Para-Nordic: club member Margarita Gorbounova competed for Canada at the 2010 Vancouver Paralympics. The club’s racers regularly train in Gatineau Park, a world-class cross country ski facility located just across the river in Quebec. The park has more than 200 kilometres of trails and is one of the key reasons why the region is such a hub for the

sport. Rounding out the Kanata Nordic program offerings are the hugely popular adult learn-to-ski lessons, at the novice and intermediate levels. Most of these run concurrently with the children’s programs so parents can pick up some skills and have fun on the snow while their kids are doing the same. The children and adult learn-to-ski programs get underway on Jan. 5, 2013. Most of the youth programs include dry land training which started in October and continues until the snow arrives, when they switch to skiing. Even though the youth programs are already underway participants are welcome to join at any time until the programs fill up. On Feb. 24, Kanata Nordic hosts its annual sprint race, popularly known as The Pretzel for its twisting course and for the chocolate-covered treat that all participants receive. The Pretzel draws competitors from across the region and is a great introduction to racing for young skiers. Kanata Nordic is a nonprofit organization managed by volunteers. Almost every

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snack break during lessons. As a full service club, Kanata Nordic offers much more than just lessons. Members can use the trail network at no charge anytime throughout the ski season and participate in any of the club events, including potluck dinners, night skis, first aid training, coaching certification, the annual ski swap, outdoor fun days in the fall and winter, and the year-end banquet. Members also receive discounts at local retailers. While the NHL and federal government are indoor spectator sports, cross country skiing is a great way to get out and get active in the cold of Ottawa winters, and it’s a sport the whole family can enjoy together. Kanata Nordic’s programs fill up quickly, so don’t wait until there’s snow on the ground. Visit the web site, www.kanatanordic.ca for information on their programs and how to register.

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club activity, from grooming the trails, to maintaining the club’s web site and teaching kids to ski is handled by volunteers. The club offers certified coaching courses based on Canada’s national coaching certification program guidelines and covers the cost for its own volunteers. It also offers them free first aid training. Volunteering is a great way to meet other members, and the club especially encourages high school students needing to fulfill their community service hours to do so. Teens can earn some impressive qualifications on their resumes by being on-snow leaders for the younger ones. And if that’s not their interest, the club always needs computer skills (for the online registration or race timing systems, for example), mechanical skills (for equipment maintenance) and even smiling faces to serve the kids hot chocolate at their

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EMC sports – Despite the National Hockey League lockout, fans of the sport will have a chance to catch some top-level games thanks to the seventh-annual Central Canada Hockey League Holiday Showcase. The three-day competition will take place at the Bell Sensplex for the third consecutive year, from Dec. 21 to 23. “The showcase is fast becoming a tradition and represents a great way in which to kick off the holiday season in this region,” CCHL commissioner Kevin Abrams wrote in a press release. Each CCHL team, including the Kanata Stallions, will play two games over the course of the weekend. The games count towards the league standings.

The Stallions go up against the Hawkesbury Hawks on Dec. 21 at 7:45 p.m. and will battle the Cornwall Colts on Dec. 22 at 1 p.m.

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A third game will take place for the Hawks and Ottawa Jr. Senators due to a previously postponed contest. ‘STARS OF TOMORROW’

The Holiday Showcase is being held in partnership with

the Senators Sports and Entertainment organization. “We very much believe the showcase to be a great opportunity for hockey fans to see the stars of tomorrow,” said Ottawa Senators president Cyril Leeder. “A number of former Senators players, including Shean Donovan, Todd White and Jason York, and current members of the Binghamton Senators, including Mark Borowiecki and Corey Cowick, are graduates of the CCHL.” The Holiday Showcase begins on Friday with a game at 5 p.m. and concludes with a contest at 6:15 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets can be purchased at the Bell Sensplex and seating is limited. Fans will receive a $1 rebate with the donation of a non-perishable item for the Ottawa Food Bank. For more information, visit bellsensplex.ca.

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The Kanata Stallions play the Hawkesbury Hawks in the second matchup of the CCHL Holiday Showcase at the Bell Sensplex on Dec. 21. The event runs until Dec. 23.

Rhythmic gymnasts celebrate badge day Kanata Rhythmic Gymnastics Club

EMC sports - The Kanata Rhythmic Gymnastics Club held its badge day at Bridlewood Community Elementary School gym on Dec. 9. Gymnasts from across Kanata and Stittsville joined to perform their badge level skills for their family and friends and the club’s judges. Invitations were given to gymnasts who have achieved the necessary skills in their

classes, and once they were demonstrated gymnasts received their badges, which will then be sewn on to the arm of their club leotard to show the gymnasts’ progress. Gymnasts who have achieved badge 2 and are age 7 or older are also able to attend a performance class to work towards performing in the Kanata Showcase Competition. All gymnasts from the age of four up are eligible for the pre-acro class, which gives

them the chance to work on the body technique of rhythmic gymnastics, and participate in their favourite sport two or three times a week. BADGES

On Dec. 9, 128 badges were awarded: • Sixty-four gymnasts earned badge 1. • 30 gymnasts earned badge 2. • 15 gymnasts earned

badge 3. • 11 gymnasts earned badge 5. • Angela Zhao, Aarooshi Gulati and Lakshmi Bonnet earned badge 6. The gymnasts ranged in age from four to 14. In January. the gymnasts will continue to work towards gaining new skills for the next badge day in June, as well as begin work on their performance routine for the club’s Spring Gymnaestrada.

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Gymnasts showed off some of their skills during the Kanata Rhythmic Gymnastics Club’s badge day on Dec. 9.

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Silent night! Holy night! All is calm, all is bright; Round yon Virgin Mother and Child, Holy Infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace. Silent night! Holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight; Glories stream from heaven afar, heavenly hosts sing Hallelujah. Christ, the Saviour is born! Christ, the Saviour is born!

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Yuletide Greetings Straight from the hearth – our warmest wishes to you and yours this holiday season.

For Christ is born of Mary; And gathering all above, While mortals sleep, the angels keep Their watch of wondering love. O morning stars, together Proclaim the holy birth, And praises sing to God the King, And peace to men on earth.

Sing, choirs of angels Sing in exultation, Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above “Glory to God In the highest”; O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.

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O little town of Bethlehem, How still we see thee lie! Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by; Yet in the dark streets shineth The everlasting Light; The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee tonight.

O come, all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye, to Bethlehem Come and behold Him Born, the King of Angels; O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.

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Christ, by highest heaven adored, Christ, the everlasting Lord, Late in time behold Him Come, Offspring of a virgin’s womb, Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; Hail, the incarnate Deity, Pleased as Man with man to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel!

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English We wish you a merry Christmas, We wish you a merry Christmas, We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. (Refrain) Good tidings we bring to you and your kin; We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

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Then one foggy Christmas eve Santa came to say: “Rudolph with your nose so bright Won’t you drive my sleight tonight?” Then now the reindeer loved him As they shouted out with glee “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer You’ll go down in history.”

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Away in a manger, No crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus Laid down His sweet head. The stars in the bright sky Look down where He lay, The little Lord Jesus Asleep on the hay. The cattle are lowing The Baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus No crying He makes. I love Thee, Lord Jesus; Look down from the sky, And stay by my side Until morning is nigh. Be near me Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever, And love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children In Thy tender care, And fit us for Heaven, To live with Thee there.

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Now the ground is white, Go it while you’re young, Take the girls tonight, And sing the sleighing song. Just get a bob-tailed nag, Two forty for his speed, Then hitch him to an open sleigh, And crack! you’ll take the lead.

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A day or two ago I thought I’d take a ride, And soon Miss Fannie Bright Was seated by my side; The horse was lean and lank, Misfortune seem’d his lot He got into a drifted bank, And we, we got up-sot.

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Come, they told me, Pa-rum-pum-pum-pum, A new born King to see, Pa-rum-pum-pum-pum, Our finest gifts we bring, Pa-rum-pum-pum-pum, To lay before the King, Pa-rum-pum-pum-pum, Rum-pum-pum-pum, Rum-pum-pum-pum, So to honor Him, Pa-rum-pum-pum-pum, When we come.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Had a very shiny nose And if you ever saw it you would even say it glows. All of the other reindeer used to laugh and call him names, They never let poor Rudolph Join in any reindeer games.

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Dashing thro’ the snow In a one horse open sleigh, O’er the fields we go, Laughing all the way; Bells on bob-tail ring, Making spirits bright, What fun it is to ride and sing A sleighing song tonight! (Refrain) Jingle bells, Jingle bells! Jingle all the way! O what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh!

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It came upon a midnight clear, That glorious song of old, From angels bending near the earth To touch their harps of gold:“Peace on earth, goodwill to men, From heaven’s all-gracious King!” The world in solemn stillness lay To hear the angels sing. Still through the cloven skies they come With peaceful wings unfurled: And still their heavenly music floats O’er all the weary world; Above its sad and lowly plains They bend on hovering wing. And ever o’er its Babel Sounds The blessed angels sing. And ye, beneath life’s crushing load, Whose forms are bending low, Who toil along the climbing way With painful steps and slow, Look now! for glad and golden hours come swiftly on the wing; O rest beside the weary road, and hear the angels sing. For lo, the days are hastening on, By prophet bards foretold, When with the ever circling years Comes round the age of gold; When peace shall over all the earth Its ancient splendors fling, And the whole world give back the song Which now the angels sing.

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There must have been some magic in that old silk hat they found, For when they placed it on his head he began to dance around. Oh Frosty the Snowman was alive as he could be, and the children say he could laugh and play just the same as you and me. Thumpety thump thump, thumpety thump thump, look at Frosty go. Thumpety thump thump, thumpety thump thump, Over the hills and snow.

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The first Noel the angel did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields where they lay keeping their sheep On a cold winter’s night that was so deep. (Refrain) Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel.

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They looked up and saw a star Shining in the east, beyond them far, And to the earth it gave great light, And so it continued both day and night. And by the light of the same star, Three wisemen came from country far; To seek for a king was their intent, And to follow the star wherever it went. This star drew nigh to the north-west, O’er Bethlehem it took its rest, And there it did both stop and stay, Right over the place where Jesus lay.

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The rising of the sun, the running of the deer, The playing of the merry organ, Sweet singing in the choir. The holly bears a berry as red as any blood, And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ, To do poor sinners good. The holly bears a prickle as sharp as any thorn, And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ, On Christmas Day in the morn.

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Angels we have heard on high, Sweetly singing o’er the plains And the mountains in reply Echoing their joyous strains (Refrain) Gloria in excelsis Deo, Gloria in excelsis Deo.

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City’s clean water program celebrates 10 years Emma Jackson emma.jackson@metroland.com

EMC news - The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority is celebrating 10 years of partnership with rural landowners. The conservation authority and its many partners gathered at its headquarters in Manotick on Thursday, Dec. 13 to mark the 10th anniversary of the Rideau Valley rural clean water program and the city stream watch program. The authority administers two rural clean water grant programs, one inside the city of Ottawa and one in Rideau Valley. The city program, which is funded by the municipality, has been run by the RVCA since 2005. The Rideau Valley program has been running for 10 years. Both programs offer technical advice and financial support to rural landowners and farmers to help them protect surface and ground water quality on their properties. Program manager Derek

Matheson said the program was originally designed to help farmers who were implementing best practices on their land. It has since evolved to include grant opportunities for non-farming rural landowners, and the

It’s delightful to be part of a program that gets RVCA staff working closely with rural landowners. KEN GRAHAM CHAIRMAN, RVCA

city program also offers well decommissioning and support for urban farm projects. Both programs help build runoff buffers, livestock fencing to keep cows away from clean water, and proper septic systems. They also assist with nutrient management and erosion control. “It’s delightful to be part of a program that gets RVCA staff working closely with

rural landowners,” said Ken Graham, chairman of the authority’s board of directors, at the anniversary party. Between the two programs, $1.4 million in grant money has been distributed to 964 projects, with the total work valued at more than $7.8 million. RVCA staff also celebrated the 10th anniversary for the city stream watch program, which relies on volunteers to document habitat conditions and conduct shoreline cleanups along urban tributaries. “The city stream watch program and the rural clean water program are shining examples of grassroots stewardship, co-operation and community engagement in conservation,” Graham told the crowd. “It’s a great day to look back and reflect on 10 years of exceptional work.” Capital Coun. David Chernushenko, who sits on the authority’s board of directors, paid a visit to the celebration and congratulated the thousands of volunteers who have helped make the programs possible.

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Jack MacLaren speaks to media at the Terry Fox transit station on Dec. 14. He likens the Presto card system to eHealth and other costly Liberal initiatives. The Carleton-Mississippi Mills MPP wants the province’s auditor general to conduct an investigation into the possible link between gas tax money and the Presto card contract.

Abandon Presto for Quebec swipe-card system: MPP Jack MacLaren wants investigation into Ottawa sole-sourcing Derek Dunn derek.dunn@metroland.com

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City Streams Watch program manager Jennifer Lamoureux, left, joins Capital Coun. David Chernushenko and Rideau Valley Rural Clean Water program committee chair John Miller during the 10th anniversary celebrations.

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EMC news - the city should ditch the Presto smartcard system and go with Gatineau’s city-bus cards, MPP Jack MacLaren said during a press conference at the Terry Fox transit station on Dec. 14. Presto has ballooned into a multimillion-dollar boondoogle, MacLaren said, on par with other McGuinty Liberal initiatives such as eHealth and the closure of two gas plants in southern Ontario. Auditor general Jim McCarter’s report shows the costs of the intended system across the province could exceed $700 million. The Carleton-Mississippi Mills MPP added that no Presto system in the world is operational and he believes none will likely be operational. Why the government would “reinvent the wheel” is baffling to him. City councillors such as Eli El-Chantiry say they aren’t downplaying the problems with Presto. But the costs are on par with cards in other cities: London, England’s was $1.7 billion; Sydney, Australia’s was $1.23 billion; San Francisco’s in 1999 was $353 million; Chicago’s a year later was $505 million, according to figures published in the

Toronto Star last week. The city also has assurances that taxpayers won’t be on the hook for any costs if the technology doesn’t come together properly by April 2013. MacLaren still insists the city should cut its losses over the tap-and-go card system and start over. “City council should drop it,” MacLaren said. “It was sole-sourced, overpriced, didn’t work, never will – they’re better off going with the Gatineau system instead. “All transit commissions need a one-swipe system. You need something that will let you ride from one end of Toronto to another. There’s six other private companies out there that have the technology right now.” El-Chantiry questions MacLaren’s assertion that Presto cards will never work. “I don’t know what qualifications in technology he has to make that statement,” said the West Carleton-March councillor. INVESTIGATE SOLE-SOURCING

MacLaren is asking Ontario’s auditor general to investigate the Ottawa sole-source contract with Presto. He continues to insist the province

threatened to withhold $32.5 million in provincial gas tax funding if the city didn’t award the transit payment system contract to Presto. “I wonder why the province did this,” he a. “Is the Ottawa taxpayer getting the best value for money?” He bases his assertion on a May 2011 letter of agreement from Ontario Minister of Transportation Bob Chiarelli to Mayor Jim Watson detailing gas tax funds and guidelines for the public transportation program. “The guidelines stated that prior to the release of any dedicated gas tax funds, Ottawa was required to ‘participate in the Presto Fare System project and will be required to meet their financial obligations for that project,’” reads a press release from MacLaren. Watson has told media that MacLaren is barking up the wrong tree; that the city signed on with Presto four years ago – before it was tied to gas tax money. El-Chantiry agrees that MacLaren could be headed in the wrong direction. “If he’s aware of a backroom deal, I’m not aware of it.” MacLaren was among the first to tap into Presto problems in Ottawa, bringing his concerns to Chiarelli in November 2011. He said nothing was done. “Maybe instead of being part of the solution he is part of the problem,” MacLaren said.

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Ottawa’s #1 Ranked Soccer Club

OSU’s ‘Zoom’ Langwa Moving On To Toronto FC Academy Much like the club feels reciprocally, Ndzemdzela “Zoom” Langwa is sad to be leaving Ottawa South United, but can’t help but feel excited for what the future holds. The OSU Force player of eight years will be moving to Toronto over the winter break, where he’ll join the Toronto FC youth academy. “I’m excited. It’s a great opportunity and I hope I get a lot from it,” smiles Langwa, who admits he was surprised the pro club selected him after attending a trial this past summer. “I didn’t think they’d actually ask me.” One man who isn’t the slightest bit surprised is Abe Osman, his coach this past season with the Force U14 boys’ Ontario Youth Soccer League team. “He’s an outstanding player – one of the best I’ve seen in a long time,” Osman says. “We showed him a little bit, but he’s got a lot of natural talent. He’s blessed with a lot of skill.” Langwa sticks out on the pitch compared to others immediately simply due to his physique, and it surely only takes a moment longer before he makes a big impact on the game. The left-footed striker co-led the OYSL in scoring this season with 22 goals in 16 games. It didn’t hurt that four of those markers came in a game against Brampton East – who allowed more than one goal on just four other occasions all season – when a TFC scout was watching. “Some games against provincial players – we’re not talking just the average, regular defender – he man- handled them,” Osman highlights, praising Langwa’s relentless work ethic. “He was manhandling guys in our age group and he was manhandling guys when he got called up to the older age group.“Zoom had an incredible year.” Langwa will live with the family of a team- mate from Toronto once he moves there, and will train at TFC’s new $17.5 million facility in Downsview Park. “It’s a really big change. My parents didn’t really want me to move,” laughs Langwa, explaining that eventually they decided it was an opportunity he couldn’t pass up. “I’d like to play professional. That’s my life goal really.” The Grade 9 Sacred Heart Catholic High School student carries many great memories from his time with OSU, including his team’s undefeated campaign last year where they won the East Region Soccer League and the ER Cup. “If I didn’t play with TFC, I’d be playing with those guys,” he underlines. “They’re a great group of guys and a lot of fun to be around.” Langwa also feels thankful for the role OSU played in his development. “It’s a great club. There’s a lot of great coaches,” he says, signaling his appreciation to general manager Jim Lianos for helping to create the link to TFC. “Without them, I wouldn’t be where I am today.” OSU President Bill Michalopulos was pleased for both Langwa and the club as a whole to see his development into an elite talent. “Zoom is unique. He exemplifies a lot about what OSU is. He’s a competitor, he’s determined,” Michalopulos states. “This is also a testament of OSU’s hard work in showcasing our players and providing them the best possible technical programs to help Zoom and all our players reach their maximum potential. The club is very proud.”

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Grey Christmas The Grey Mayors, a group of former area mayors that served prior to amalgamation, perform a variety of Christmas carols at the Beacon Heights Retirement Residence on Dec. 13. From left, Marianne Wilkinson, Tim Tierney, Claudette Cain, Jim Watson and Guy Cousineau.

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•Leave room for snowplows •Remain a safe distance back •Never pass a snowplow •Be prepared for the unexpected this winter season, pack an emergency kit

GLEN CAIRN UNITED CHURCH 140Abbeyhill Abbeyhill Drive 140 Drive Christmas Eve Services Morning worship: 10:00 December 24th, 2012 We Invite You To Join Us In The 6:00 p.m. Family service will tell the Christmas Story Celebration in a style suitable for children of of allAdvent ages.

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Nov. 27 p.m. Community Advent Event – will celebrate Christ’s birth with traditional 8:00 Service readings and joyous carol singing. Intergenerational Activities and a potluck lunch follow the morning service. 11:00 p.m. Communion service with choir will provide a peaceful, reflective opportunity to in worship our Saviour’s coming. Celebrate 25 years our building

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EMC news - Driving during the winter months can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be. CAA is reminding drivers to check the forecast before heading out, dress for the weather and leave early to get to their destination safely. “Remember to remove all the snow and ice from your vehicle so you can see and others can see you,” said Silvana Aceto of CAA. “Be sure to slow down in the snow, leave extra space between vehicles and never pass a snowplow.”

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Bird count a holiday tradition EMC events - Following a century-long tradition, some 60,000 birders will venture out across North America to participate in the single longest-running and most popular wildlife census in the Americas between Dec. 14 and Jan. 5. Not only a great opportunity to get outside with friends, this volunteer initiative gathers indispensable data revealing trends in bird populations. “With the Christmas bird counts, citizen scientists

kilometre diameter circles in Ottawa, Thunder Bay, Point Pelee and other areas in between. The counts are conducted over a 24-hour period and volunteers are assigned specific routes. Christmas bird counts have always been open to birders of all levels and, starting this year, there is no fee to participate. The data collected allow researchers and conservation organizations to study the health of birds across North America.

are effectively tracking bird populations and ranges,” said John Urquhart, Ontario Nature’s conservation science manager. “This is a cost-effective way for conservation organizations to identify trends so we can undertake conservation work where it’s needed most.” In Ontario alone, there are more than 120 registered counts this year, with Ontario Nature member groups organizing nearly half of them. The hordes of citizen scientists will venture out to 24-

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Metroland East Distribution Centre is seeking an experienced warehouse supervisor to join our team. Reporting directly to the Production Manager, you will take full accountability for the management of day-to-day operations of the automated production of flyer inserting into newspapers, as well as ongoing development of a diverse team. This is a hands-on position, with an emphasis on attention to detail. You will be required to work a shift rotation. Key responsibilities will include: • Directing a warehouse team in daily work flow • Controlling and monitoring that all deliveries are in line with productivity and scheduling requirements • Organizing freight schedules through effective and fiscally responsible scheduling with freight companies This is an excellent opportunity to join a vibrant, dynamic and expanding company. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, possess sound time management abilities, superior communication skills, and the capacity to relate to people on all levels of the production process. Essential requirements: • Proven leadership skills, with a proactive attitude • Minimum 3 years’ warehouse/ logistics experience • Mechanically inclined • A keen eye for detail and safety To express your interest in this position please email your application to rconium@perfprint.ca by Jan 4, 2013. We thank everyone for your submissions but only those suitable candidates will be contacted. CL391747_1220

Responsible for Company’s computerized payroll system. Prepare employee’s payments, benefits, monthly Gov’t remittances and other accounting duties. Computer literacy is essential; experience with Accpac/ windows is an asset. Must be organized and able to multi -task in a fast pace environment. The position offers a pleasant, professional work environment, competitive salary, and group benefits. Please send your resume with cover letter to: Email: humres@htsc.ca

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What we do! A former Pfizer site with a 50 year foundation of excellence, Pillar5 Pharma provides high quality contract manufacturing services to Pharmaceutical and Consumer Health markets throughout the world. How we work! We believe that collaboration, trust and loyalty are the pillars of business and employee relationships. We take our corporate values seriously – quality, integrity, teamwork, respect, customer focus, leadership. We have an immediate opening for:

Manager, Quality Assurance (Permanent, Full-time Position) Reporting to the Director, Quality Operations, the Manager of Quality Assurance (QA) oversees the QA activities of the site to ensure compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices, Corporate Policies and Customer requirements. This opportunity is also responsible to ensure that all products released from the site meet customer and regulatory specifications.

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For complete job descriptions and qualifications, please see the County of Renfrew website at http://www.countyofrenfrew.on.ca/departments/human-resources/unionized-job-descriptions/ Please send your resume, stating applicable competition number, by 4:00 p.m., Thursday, January 3, 2013 to: Human Resources, County of Renfrew 9 International Drive, Pembroke, ON K8A 6W5 FAX: (613) 735-7590 EMAIL: hrinfo@countyofrenfrew.on.ca (in MS Word or pdf format) Thank you for your interest, however, only applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.

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Qualifications: • Personal Support Worker Certificate or equivalent as per O. Reg. 79/10 of the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007 • Certificate – Food Safety Awareness Program recognized by a Public Health Unit • Must display departmental and position competencies of Personal Sensitivity/Empathy, Flexibility/Adaptability, Teamwork, Integrity, Communication, and Commitment & Perseverance • The ability to work any shifts, be available for short-notice call-ins and to maintain regular attendance is required Compensation: $22.87 - $23.19 per hour. No benefits.

QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent • 5 to 7 years supervisory/management experience, ideally in a Quality role in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment • In-depth knowledge of GMP guidelines, quality systems and current HPFBI GMP related policies and directives as well as demonstrated experience in quality investigations • Proven planning, organizational, and time management skills • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Training or experience in operational excellence programs such as Six Sigma or LEAN an asset

If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please submit a resume in person at 365 Madawaska Blvd, Arnprior, Ontario or by e-mail to: HR@pillar5pharma.com

Qualifications: • A Registered Nurse with a current certificate of competency from the College of Nurses of Ontario with annual mandatory licensing renewal • Must display departmental and position competencies of Personal Sensitivity/Empathy, Decisiveness, Flexibility/ Adaptability, Accuracy & Thoroughness, Teamwork, Development of Self & Others • The ability to work any shifts, be available for short-notice call-ins and to maintain regular attendance is required Compensation: $36.23 – $48.38 per hour. No benefits.

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Dennis Orville Clement May 4, 1942 – December 18, 2011 God saw you getting tired And a cure was not to be So He put His arms around you And He whispered “Come to Me”. With tearful eyes we watched you We watched you fade away Although we loved you dearly, We could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, Hard-working hands at rest God broke our hearts to prove to us, He chose to take the best. It’s lonesome here without you We miss you more each day Life doesn’t seem the same Since you have gone away. When days are sad and lonely And everything goes wrong, We seem to hear you whisper “Cheer Up and Carry On”. Each time we see your picture You seem to smile and say, “Don’t cry, I’m in God’s hands, We’ll meet again someday!” Love you, Sherri, Jay, Jesse and Brandy Varcoe DEATH NOTICE

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Full-Time Employment Opportunity OPIOID COMMUNITY TREATMENT CASE MANAGER The Renfrew Victoria Hospital Addictions Treatment Service has received new funding to establish and operate a Community Opioid Treatment Program. Individuals with a B.A., B.S.W., or S.S.W. and a minimum of two years related clinical experience are invited to apply. Demonstrated skills in addiction interventions with an emphasis on opioid speciﬁc treatment and methadone case management, knowledge of community health and social service resources, previous experience in program development, and an understanding of motivational interviewing techniques are required. Certiﬁcation as an Addiction Counsellor, bilingualism, and work experience partnering with aboriginal, youth and other underserved populations are employment assets.

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Julia Boudreau Vice President, Corporate Services Renfrew Victoria Hospital 499 Raglan Street North Renfrew, Ontario K7V 1P6

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The successful candidate needs to be a ﬂexible/creative team member who is able to work independently using a clientcentered, solution-focused approach. This position requires access to personal transportation and possession of a valid driver’s license.

Passed away suddenly at his home, Laval, Quebec on Tuesday, December 11th, 2012 in his 80th year. After retiring from the Military, John worked as a contractor for Canada Post in the Arnprior area. Special friend of Alice Batsford of Laval, Quebec who predeceased him December 8, 2011. Predeceased by his wife of 49 years, Yvette (nee Begin). Loved father of Norman Thomas of Ottawa; Marlene Jackson (Dixon) of Arnprior and Sharon Hamilton (Rick McCallum) of Arnprior. Dear grandfather of Angie Tyrrell, Mathew Tyrrell, Sterling and Nicole Thompson. Great-grandfather of Broady East. A private graveside service will be held at the family plot in the Malloch Road Cemetery, Arnprior in the spring of 2013. In the care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior.

Peacefully at Almonte Country Haven on Monday afternoon, December 10th, 2012. Helina Mary Dodge; formerly of Pakenham left us to join her beloved husband Peter who predeceased her August 17, 2012. Dearly loved and proud mother of Marc of Arnprior and Colleen Molson (David) of Petawawa. Cherished `Grandma`of Emily, Adam and Ashley. Loved sister of Isèle Duval (Bert), Marc (Zelma), Clem (Elzéa) and Dominique (Ginette), all of New Brunswick. Special sister-in-law of Ann Lacourse, Laureen Dodge, Donna Dodge, Joan Rich (late Ted), Shirley Dodge (Ted Hallman), Doreen Dodge (late Robert), Brian Markwick (late Bev) and Mike Dodge (Trish). Predeceased by a brother, Alphonse Martin and a sister, Madeleine Muise (Marcel). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends were invited to pay their respects at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Saturday morning, December 15th from 9 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. A Funeral Liturgy was conducted in the Pilon Family Chapel on Saturday at 12 o`clock noon. Cremation followed with interment at St. Peter Celestine Parish Cemetery, Indian Hill Road, Pakenham at a later date. In memory of Lina, a donation to Almonte Country Haven would be appreciated by her family. To share condolences, leave a tribute or light a memorial candle please visit www.pilonfamily.ca

Peacefully at The Grove Nursing Home, Arnprior on Tuesday morning. Marie Louise “Nanny” Neumann, a lifelong resident of Arnprior passed away only 18 days shy of her 110th birthday. Dear daughter of the late Xavier Lavertue and the late Delia Levesque. Beloved wife of the late Richard Neumann (February 22, 1980). Loved mother of Ab (and his wife, Coral) of Arnprior. Predeceased by 2 sons: Gerald (late Marion) and Roy (late Margaret); 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren and great-greatgrandchildren. Family and friends were invited to pay their respects at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Tuesday evening, December 18th from 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Wednesday from 10 until 10:45 a.m. and where a Funeral Liturgy was celebrated in the Pilon Family Chapel at 11 o’clock. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery. In memory of Nanny, a donation to The Grove Nursing Home would be appreciated by her family. To share condolences, leave a tribute or light a memorial candle please visit www.pilonfamily.ca CLR400090

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140 Abbeyhill Dr., Kanata Rev. Brian Copeland

10:00 am: Service of Worship and Sunday School 613-836-4756 www.gcuc.ca

St. Patrick’s Fallowﬁeld Roman Catholic Church

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Christmas Masses Dec. 24th: 5pm, 7pm, 9pm & Midnight Dec. 25th 12 noon 15 Steeple Hill Cres., Nepean, ON 613-591-1135 www.stpatricks.nepean.on.ca

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Christ Risen Lutheran Church

ST. ISIDORE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1135 March Rd., Kanata, ON. K2K 1X7 Pastor: Rev. M.M. Virgil Amirthakumar

ST. PAUL’S AND DUNROBIN UNITED CHURCHES

Nursery, Children & Youth Programs, Small Groups Ofﬁce: 613-836-2606 Web: www.cbcstittsville.com Email us at: cbcinfo@cbcstittsville.com Direction for life's crossroads

KANATA BAPTIST CHURCH

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SABBATH SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES 9:15AM WORSHIP SERVICE 11:00 AM SERVING KANATA AND STITTSVILLE PASTOR: LYLE NOTICE 85 LEACOCK DRIVE, KANATA (THE CHRIST RISEN LUTHERAN CHURCH) 613-899-9793

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Pastor: Keith MacAskill

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St. Paul’s United Church, 3760 Carp Rd., Carp Dunrobin United Church, 2701 Dunrobin Rd., Dunrobin Minister: The Reverend Karen Boivin For more information please call 613-839-2155 or email stpaulsunitedcarp@sympatico.ca www.stpauls-dunrobin.ca

Sunday Services at 9:00 & 10:45 am

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6:30 pm St Paul’s Family Candlelight Service 8:00 pm Dunrobin Candlelight Communion 9:30 pm St. Paul’s Candlelight Communion

1600 Stittsville Main Street, Stittsville

Sunday Sunday 9:00 am: Worship Service, Nursery, Sunday School 11:00 am: Worship Service, Nursery Pastor Shaun Seaman Minister of Discipleship & Youth: Meghan Brown Saavedra Pastor Shaun Seaman

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Church of Ottawa

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Christmas Eve Family Candlelight Service, 5pm Christmas Eve Communion Candlelight Service, 7:30pm Christmas Day Carol Service, 10:30am

Rev. Karen Boivin 613-839-2155 www.stpauls-dunrobin.ca stpaulsunitedcarp@sympatico.ca

Grace Baptist Preaching the Doctrines of Grace

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Service and Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

A New Testament Church 465 Eagleson Road (also entrance off Palomino) 11 am Family Bible Hour (Nursery Available) Sunday School 6:30 pm Evening Bible Hour www.bridlewoodbiblechapel.ca 613-591-8514

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1135 March Rd., Kanata, ON. K2K 1X7 Pastor: Rev. M.M. Virgil Amirthakumar Telephone: (613) 592-1961 E-mail: ofﬁce@stisidorekanata.com

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St Mary’s North March 2574 6th Line Road, Dunrobin Sunday School Pageant 9:00 am

Pastor: Ken Roth Chapel Ridge Free Methodist Church 5660 Flewellyn Road, Stittsville 613-831-1024 email: office@chapelridge.ca www.chapelridge.ca

St Paul’s Dunrobin 1118 Thomas Dolan Parkway Sunday Service 11:00 am

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LRT work forces parking lot in Lees Avenue ‘park’ Laura Mueller laura.mueller@metroland.com

EMC news - A plan to construct a temporary 362-space parking area in an Old Ottawa East green space has left residents reeling. The open space at 160 Lees Ave., which provides a recreational area for the 3,000 residents of neighbouring highrises and the Archville neighbourhood, is set to become both a staging area for construction of the city’s light-rail line and a temporary parking area for three to five years. The parking area is needed to fulfil the city’s legal obligation to replace parking that will be lost at the University of Ottawa campus when the city takes over two areas to stage construction for the light-rail system. Archville resident Christine Loth-Bown, who is leading the charge to have community input into the plan, said she and other neighbours are “quite shocked” at the increase in the number of spaces that will be provided in the temporary garage. “It’s a 30 per cent increase from what they’re taking away,” Loth-Bown said. Although plans for a parking area are dated August 2012, both the Old Ottawa East Community Association and Capital Coun. David Chernushenko were kept in the dark on the plans until the first week of December. The city’s planning committee will need to approve the temporary parking during a January meeting, since it requires a rezoning. Chernushenko is opposed to the idea, but if a parking area must be built, he is requesting that it be done in stages so the city can only build as much parking as is needed. “I think it’s inevitable that at least some of the staging area

would be there,” the councillor said. “But to lose pretty much the whole thing … would be a real tragedy.” Chernushenko was concerned at the precedent set by the city’s lack of communication with the community regarding light-rail impacts. “Unfortunately, at this point the message is ‘We’ll only tell you and your councillor what you need to know at the last minute,’” he said. “The reality of the construction of light rail (is that) everybody is going to have to put up with some inconvenience and disruption to get it done. This may have to be their sacrifice for a few years in order to end up with this great LRT service in the long run.” DE FACTO PARK

The fact that the existing play structure will remain is no small comfort to Loth-Bown, whose one-year-old son uses the park almost daily. “It’s a lot less appealing with a parking garage right beside it,” Loth-Bown said. “It’s quite a vibrant park and the heart of the community.” Although the lot at 160 Lees is used as a recreational area, it is not designated as a park. Rather, it is listed as “major open land.” The site has been in a holding pattern as it is slated to become part of the controversial Alta Vista transportation corridor. In addition to the play structure and open space, there is a nature trail running along the river at the back of the park, as well as a community garden that was just set up last year. Loth-Bown and other residents are convinced there must be a better spot for the parking area, but it’s unclear if any other locations were studied. The community was set to rally at a meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at the Old Town

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The city has plans to turn this green space at 160 Lees Ave. into a 362-space parking site and a construction staging area for the light-rail system. Hall community centre at Main Street and Hawthorne Avenue to discuss the issue. DETAILS SCARCE

Chernushenko found out about the project on Dec. 5 and waited for more information from city staff for two days before giving up and informing the community association with what little information he was provided. “It’s another example perhaps of fear of engaging with the community because perhaps you think it’s going to be unpopular,” Chernushenko said. “What people hate the most is being handed a plan that’s a done deal.”

It’s unclear what other options the city might have explored. Staff has not provided that information to Chernushenko’s office and staff failed to respond to repeated requests from the EMC for that information. A summary of the university’s memorandum of understanding with the city for the light-rail project indicates the city must compensate the University of Ottawa for the parking it will lose at Lot K, which will be reduced by 120 spaces and is located near the Campus Transitway stop. The lot has 177 spaces in total. A memo from city staff indicates the proposed parking area at 160 Lees Ave. would

also compensate for 110 spaces being lost at Lot G4, adjacent to Lees Transitway station. That site is also planned to be used as a staging area for LRT construction. Chernushenko is worried that the 160 Lees Ave. replacement parking would be located too far away from the main campus. Chernushenko said he has been told the university plans to offer a shuttle between the 160 Lees Ave. parking lot and the main campus, but a university spokesperson refused to confirm that or discuss the parking proposal until it’s finalized by the city. “We might just find out that we’ve built a parking lot … and it’s half or more empty,”

he said. Another issue is whether the parking area would be a parking lot or a garage. Chernushenko said he was told it would be a parking lot, but a memo from the city states: “The structure is still in conceptual design and we are consulting with the community, however the city is envisioning a parking structure capable of accommodate(ing) approximately 340 to 360 cars, similar in form to a park and ride.” The city has also agreed to provide daytime parking for university personnel at the Sandy Hill Arena for a year before the Lees lot is constructed.

You’re invited to share Kindness Week Caring and Sharing Exchange

EMC news - The Caring and Sharing Exchange will lead Kindness Week 2013. Together with the kindness committee, a group of community leaders and volunteers chaired by Rabbi Reuven Bulka, the Caring and Sharing Exchange will promote kindness and the benefits of a kinder community from Feb. 15-22. “Kindness Week has become a bright and joyous event in our city during the month of February and we are delighted to take the lead in organizing and promoting this year’s activities,” said Cindy Smith, executive director, the Caring and Sharing Exchange. “We have many exciting and special projects lined up for next year and we know that volunteers from across Ottawa will help ensure that our 2013 Kindness Week is a success.” This year, the Caring and

Sharing exchange is taking on the role as leader of Kindness Week from United Way Ottawa. In the last five years, United Way has organized and lead the initiative and will continue participate in activities and sit on the kindness committee. BE KIND

Kindness Week Ottawa is the brainchild of Bulka of Congregation Machzikei Hadas. Kindness Week is a city-wide initiative that encourages community members to choose to be kind and recognizes those who engage in everyday acts of kindness. Kindness Week is made possible through the dedication and commitment of an organizing committee of volunteers from the government, non-profit, corporate, education, and restaurant and hospitality sectors. “Kindness Week started with me pondering how we

could make Ottawa a better place. It then evolved into the notion of making our community better for people by making Ottawa a kinder place,” said Bulka. “Under United Way’s management, it has grown bigger than I ever anticipated. I thank United Way for their continued contributions and I am thrilled to be working with our new lead organization the Caring and Sharing Exchange to continue to build on the success of Kindness Week.” This year’s Kindness Week events include the Launch on Feb. 15, a blood donor clinic on the Monday, an Emergency Workers Recognition Day (Wednesday), a Welcome by multi-faith leaders at the Ot-

tawa airport, a Caring and Sharing Day and many more activities to be announced. Again this year, volunteer Sonya Kinkade will take the lead on the Extreme Makeover Kindness Edition, a project whereby the facilities of a community agency are redesigned and redecorated during Kindness Week. In 2013, Sonya Kinkade, her design team and volunteer trades-people will makeover the Youville Centre, which helps young single mothers provide a brighter future for themselves and their children. For more information about Kindness Week visit www.kindottawa.ca or follow updates on Twitter at @kindottawa. R0011819957

Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church Christmas Mass Schedule Christmas Eve 4:00 PM 6:00 PM 8:00 PM 10:00 PM Midnight

Christmas Day: Tuesday December 25, 2012 10:00 AM

New Year’s Eve: Monday December 31, 2012 5:00 PM

New Year’s Day Tuesday January 1, 2013 9:00AM & 11:00AM

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Local events and happenings over the coming weeks — free to non-profit organizations Fax: 613-224-3330, E-mail: news@yourkanata.com

Dec. 20

The next meeting of the Kanata and District Breast Cancer support group will be held at 7 p.m. in Hall D of the Mlacak Centre, 2500 Campeau Dr. For details, call Jan at 613-592-4793.

Until Dec. 24

The Kanata Seniors Council will conduct a Christmas wrapping service at the Hazeldean Mall. Each day the wrap will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. This is a major fundraiser for the seniors council and the profits go back to benefit seniors in our community. Co-ordinator Gail Jones has introduced an inter-generational element so that high school students will be assisting the seniors in this activity. The service is provided on a donation basis. Last year almost $2,000 was raised for the Seniors Council. The Royal’s 26th annual Christmas tree sale runs through to Dec. 24 or until the trees are all sold. The trees are Nova Scotia balsam firs, cut just before being shipped to Ottawa. All profits are used to provide activities and experiences for clients and families at the Royal. The lot is located

on the grounds of the Royal, 1145 Carling Ave. and will be open from 3 to 8 p.m., Monday to Friday and on weekends from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Dec. 27-30

Kanata Theatre’s Willy Wonka is a holiday production for the whole family. Showings will be held on Dec. 27 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.; Dec. 28 at 7 p.m., Dec. 29 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.; and Dec. 30 at 1 p.m. All tickets are $10. For tickets call the box office at 613-831-4435 or email BoxOffice@Kanatatheatre.com. For details, visit KanataTheatre.com.

Dec. 31

The Kanata Legion, 70 Hines Rd., hosts its New Year’s Eve Party. Reception starts at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7:30 p.m. Catered by Leatherworks, the dinner includes a roast beef buffet, southern fried chicken and much more. Music will be provided by DJ Bytown Boogie. Tickets are $35 and can be purchase at the branch. For details, call 613-591-5570. The Kanata Dance Club invites you to its annual New Year’s Eve Gala at the RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Dr. This is a non-profit community dance for singles and couples over 30. The gala

Kanata United Church invites you to Celebrate Christmas 33 Leacock Drive (beside Stephen Leacock School) 613-592-5834 www.kuc.ca Ministers: Rev. Stéphane Vermette & Bev Buckingham

Jan. 7

The Katimavik Hazeldean Community Association will be getting together on Jan. 7, to present its “Lighten the Night” Christmas Holiday Season Home Lights Contest awards including Home Depot Gift Cards to the winning homeowners, Hazeldean Mall sponsored cards to the special mention homeowners and to announce the winner of the Best Block designation. The gathering will be in the community room of Katimavik Elementary School, 64 Chimo Dr. at 7:30 p.m. All residents of Katimavik Hazeldean are welcome.

Jan. 8 to Feb. 26

The Kanata Art Club is sponsoring a series of eight classes in acrylics with instructor Paul Blair. Non-members wishing to participate in these classes are required to join the club by completing the membership form on our website at KAC1.ca. Membership is $30. There is also a registration fee for the classes. Call 613-599-4959 for more information.

Jan. 9

The Kanata Art Club is holding its first winter monthly meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. at 1030 Riddell Dr. A guest speaker is planned. Art enthusiasts are welcome to attend but are encouraged to join the club at some point by completing the membership form on our website at KAC1.ca. Membership is $30. Call Gail Brooker at 613-592-2904 for more information.

Christmas Eve Services 4:30 p.m. Joy-filled family service, with music led by the Kanata United Church Band & Children’s Choirs 8:30 p.m. Traditional service with reflections, carols & music led by violinist Janet Roy and the Adult Choir Dec. 25 10:30 a.m. Christmas Day One service - Communion KUC Kid’s Program will resume Jan. 6, 2013 Dec. 30 10:30 a.m. One service - Lessons and carols

Jan. 16

Heritage Ottawa offers a free public lecture on adding contemporary layers to historic districts. To be held at 7 p.m. at the Ottawa Public Library Auditorium, 120 Metcalfe St., corner of Laurier Ave. W. After years of discussions, the French proposed a means to regroup contemporary interventions in historic districts using seven categories: degree “0” of insertion, integration, contrast, from the laughable to the precarious (temporary), invisibility, analogy, and complex examples. Drawing on national and international experience and expertise in the heritage field, François LeBlanc will present and discuss examples from each category. This lecture will be in English. More information is available by email at info@heritageottawa.org, calling 613-230-8841 or online at heritageottawa.org

Jan. 27

Families are invited to celebrate Family Literacy Day at the Ottawa Public Library, Centrepointe branch at 101 Centrepointe Dr. from 2 to 3 p.m. Children’s entertainer, Tante Caroline, will share songs and stories in French and English for all the family to enjoy. This event is free and no registration is required.

Feb. 6

Heritage Ottawa offers a free public lecture on the eighth annual Bob and Mary Anne Phillips Memorial Lecture. Guest speaker is Charlotte Gray at 7 p.m. at the Ottawa Public Library auditorium, 120 Metcalfe St., corner of Laurier Ave. W. How can creative non-fiction writers bring new readers to history while staying within the bounds of creative nonfiction? Gray will discuss the different demands made on the past by historians and heritage activists. An author of eight best sellers, the Ottawa-based writer will explore the challenges she faces as she brings history to life in her work, including Gold Diggers: Striking It Rich in the Klondike, and her forthcoming true crime book, Carrie’s Case, which

Dr. Marc Glavin Dr. Catherine Oliarnyk Dr. Shelley Hutchings Dr. Tara Young Dr. Michelle Hansford Dr. Alison Seely OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

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evening starts with cocktails at 6:30 p.m., followed by a hot buffet dinner at 7:30 p.m. and dancing from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with DJing by Celebrity Entertainment. Complimentary champagne at midnight, party favors and door prizes will be handed out. Advance tickets are $70 until Dec. 15. For details visit kanatasinglesclub.net, email KSCDanceClub@hotmail.com, or call 613-860-1036. Find us on Facebook by searching Kanata Dance.

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March 20

Heritage Ottawa offers a free public lecture on Rediscovering Lowertown at 7 p.m. at the Ottawa Public Library Auditorium 120 Metcalfe St., corner of Laurier Ave. W. Built on a swamp between the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal and north of “Sandy Hill,” Lowertown and the Byward Market became a workers’ paradise as it matured in the 1920s, ‘30s and ‘40s. It was almost obliterated by ill-conceived urban renewal and transportation schemes in the ‘60s and early ‘70s, and continues to struggle to this day to survive despite being previously saved and designated as an important heritage area. Marc Aubin, a sixth generation resident of Lowertown and president of the Lowertown Community Association, along with fellow members, will share perspectives on the community’s successes and challenges in protecting and restoring the area’s heritage. Lecture will be in English. Questions are welcome in either official language. Details can be found by emailing info@ heritageottawa.org, calling 613-230-8841, or online at heritageottawa.org.

Ongoing

Children’s preschool programs are on at the Beaverbrook library. All programs are drop-in. Check the website biblioottawalibrary. ca for details. Make a difference in your community by joining the dynamic team of volunteers at the Ottawa Hospital. Please call volunteer services at 613-761-4279 for details. Waste Management has an approved Ontario Electronic Waste depot at 254 Westbrook Rd., open Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., to drop off electronic items for disposal at no charge. The Ottawa Good Food Box is a non-profit program to buy fresh fruits and vegetables once a month. The cost for a small box is $10, medium box $15, and $20 for a large box. Boxes also contain a newsletter with nutritional information, recipes and cooking tips. For details and to order please call the distribution site Kanata Community

Christian Reformed Church, 46 Castlefrank Rd. 613-8317458 or 613-860-6767 and check the website at ottawagoodfoodbox.ca.

Wednesdays

Does food rule your life? Tired of diets that don’t work? Give Overeaters Anonymous a try. Meetings every Wednesday, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the West Carleton Community Complex, 5670 Carp Rd. The Kanata Chess Club meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at St. Martin de Porres Catholic School at 20 McKitrick Dr. Players of all ages and playing abilities are welcome. Contact Jenny Belousov at 613-680-3572 for details.

Thursdays

Kanata Mixed Bowling League is looking for new members. We meet at 7 p.m. at the Merivale Bowling Lanes, 1916 Merivale Rd. Contact Sean Baizana at 613-680-4918 or email ronzert@hotmail.com for details. The Nepean-Kanata Rotary Club meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn & Suites in Kanata, 101 Kanata Ave. For details, visit nepeankanatarotary.com. The Toastmasters Club meets every Thursday at 6:45 p.m. at 4026 Richmond Rd., Bells Corners Legion. For details, visit toastmasters.ca.

Fridays

Ottawa English Country Dance Club meets from 7:30 to10 p.m. at the Mlacak Centre, 2500 Campeau Dr. The cost is $10 per evening which counts toward the yearly membership of $60. The first evening is free. For details, visit ottawaenglishdance.org or call Brenda at 613-839-0055.

Saturdays

The Kanata Youth Baskeball Association hosts Small Ball from 9 to 10:15 a.m. at Jack Donohue Public School, 101 Penrith St. The cost is $130 for boys and girls ages five and six. The KYBA will teach basic skills development, proper footwork, passing, catching, dribbling and shooting.

Sundays

Bingo at the Kanata Legion, 70 Hines Rd., every Sunday at 1 p.m. Win up to $1,500 weekly. Play all games for as little as $11. For details, call 613-591-5570.

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Both social and business communication require some tact this week, Aries. You can handle it, and you should be prepared to meet some interesting people. Taurus, your confidence and energy are strong, but you seem to be having difficulty sitting still for enough time to get a handle on other people’s opinions and viewpoints. New options present themselves that are excellent for educational pursuits, Gemini. Friends will be supportive of any ideas that you devise, even if they seem a little off-center.

Leo, this should be one of those glorious weeks when you have the feeling that everything is moving along smoothly and according to your master plan.

CLUES DOWN 1. Incredible edibles 2. About aviation 3. Small biting flies 4. Bulgarian monetary unit 5. Point midway between E and SE 6. Old CCCP or U___ 7. Rubber tree genus 8. Waterless 9. Female chicken 10. Relating to the Hebrews 11. Dig up 12. Diacritic caron 14. Capital of Sicily 17. Shock therapy 18. Cyto_____: surrounds the nucleus 20. Daughters of the Am. Revolution

23. Nincompoops 24. Great battle of 333 BC 25. Salt Lake state 26. Woman (French) 29. A public promotion 30. Social insect 31. Knifed 32. Formal association of people 35. Toff 36. Snaps up 38. Annona diversifolia 40. Opera vocal solo 41. Largest continent 42. Day (Latin) 43. Sole 44. Hit lightly 45. Guy (slang) 46. Black tropical Am. cuckoo 47. Screen Writers Guild

Broaden your social contacts, Aquarius, and this way you will extend your professional reach as well. There always are opportunities for networking. You may find that needs at home quickly drain you of any energy, Pisces. Simplify your routine to find some relief.

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28. Catholic holiday service 33. Canadian province 34. Capital of Alberta 36. Large African antelope 37. Mexican tortilla sandwich 38. Pigmented eye membrane 39. Baby’s food protector 40. Winglike structures 41. Sun-dried brick 44. Those dull in appearance 45. Basketlike baby’s bed 48. Purpose or intent 49. Difficult to carry 50. Cry made by sheep 51. More than one spouse

Capricorn, your feelings of restlessness might be because you’re not accustomed to sitting still for too long. You will think of ways to fill the time.

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Twos under par 7. Expresses surprise 10. Shows exceedingly great size 12. At this place 13. One who prints from a plate 14. ‘95 U.S. Open golf champ Corey 15. Stupefy with alcohol 16. Breezed through 17. A major division of geological time 18. Humble request for help 19. Part of a deck 21. Albanian monetary unit 22. Atomic #22 27. Atomic #18

Scorpio, indulge your curiosities, as your imagination and creativity are very high. Projects that require artistic work or writing should be the top priority on your list. Sagittarius, this is a good week to explore new business opportunities. Apply your efforts to solving some complex problems that others have shied away from.

Cancer, this week you could gain the attention of people in high positions. Use the opportunity to get your best points heard if you have the chance.

Virgo, your confidence is high and there is just about nothing that you fear or think you cannot handle this week. Float along on these feelings of euphoria for a while.

Libra, you will show leadership in your profession over the next several days. This also will extend into your personal life, where you may have more energy in home affairs.

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