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44th Year, Issue 45 November 18, 2010

We remember: Hundreds honour veterans at Cenotaph. P10

Legion laurels: Veteran wins lifetime achievement award. P5

Bike ban: City prohibits cyclocross events after park mess up. P11

Transit czar hears Kanata’s bus woes Bigger buses on the way: Alain Mercier BLAIR EDWARDS KOURIER-STANDARD Don’t expect any more buses to improve the transit situation in Kanata, said Pat Scrimgeour, manager of transit services at OC Transpo.

“We can’t run any more buses downtown,” he said during a public meeting at the Mlacak Centre on Nov. 8. “All we can do is run bigger buses downtown.”

The bus company must wait until the city completes construction of a downtown tunnel before it can increase the number of buses running on Albert and Slater streets, said Scrimgeour.

In the meantime, OC Transpo is adding 80 articulated buses to its fleet and retiring some of its smaller older buses.

Last summer the company took 138 of the Orion-class buses out of service for maintenance after two vehicles had engine fires.

“We didn’t want to risk any more fires,” said Mercier.

OC Transpo is also looking at

building a park and ride in Kanata and revamping routes to improve service in Morgan’s Grant and Briarbrook.

KANATA NORTH Kanata commuters brought a long list of complaints to the head of OC Transpo at the transit meeting.

The meeting was hosted by Kanata North Coun. Marianne Wilkinson.

Wilkinson organized the meeting after hearing complaints on the campaign trail from residents about chronic problems with late buses and slow express routes.

“What I’d really like to come out of this meeting is concrete solutions to improve the system,” said Wilkinson.

Tony Soulis, co-chair of the Kanata transit and transportation advisory committee, a citizen’s group formed last summer, said his group has several concerns with OC Transpo’s service.

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The annual Kanata Santa Claus Parade passed through Glen Cairn on Saturday, Nov. 13. The event featured dozens of floats, people collecting donations for the Kanata Food Cupboard, and, of course, Santa Claus himself. For more photographs, see 15.

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More than 200 people packed Carp Agricultural Hall to show their support for Brodie Rafter, on Saturday, Nov. 13.

The 14-year-old Kanata boy was diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma in October 2009.

He has just completed his second round of chemotherapy, radiation treatment and a stem-cell infusion after learning his cancer, an aggressive form of Hodgkin’s, had returned last spring.

When Brodie entered the room during the fundraiser, the crowd gave a standing ovation for the Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Warrior. Brodie declined an invitation to join Rob Rathwell, a family friend, on stage, but stood before his family (mother, father, brother, uncle, both sets of grandparents), friends and many supporters ... gave a wave, smiled and appeared humbled by all the generosity.

Over 20 businesses donated items of significant value for the silent auction and raffle tables and the bar staff donated all of their tip money from the night: $400.

Representatives from the Kanata Sports Club were on-hand to present a cheque for $3,000. (They conducted a raffle of their own a few days prior to generate this money).

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“With the opening of the transitway through Bayshore, there really is no longer express service from, or to Kanata,” he said. “Express buses make the same stops as regular bus stops (such as Route 96),” said Soulis, in a submission to a city transit budget committee.

Commuters who pay a premium for express service should receive faster and better service, he said.

Another problem is a disparity of bus service between the morning and afternoon rush hours, he said.

Afternoon service to the Eagleson Park and Ride is only 70 per cent of morning capacity, he said, and 50 per cent for express buses.

“This may explain why it’s so difficult to get a seat leaving downtown – going to the park and ride,” he said.

Most of the complaints at the transit meeting centred around morning express service in Morgan’s Grant, Briarbrook and Kanata

Lakes.

One woman said it takes nearly an hour to travel from Morgan’s Grant to Tunney’s Pasture, near where she works, on the express Route 60.

Another woman who takes express route 65 complained about the number of stops her bus makes every morning.

SPECIAL STOP “The minute we hit Lincoln Fields we stop at every bus stop. Why are we paying extra money?” she asked. “I resent paying extra money for the express and not getting express service.”

Mercier said OC Transpo routes are getting longer every year and the city is continuing to grow larger.

Scrimgeouer said OC Transpo is looking at setting up a special route serving Lincoln Fields that should help address the problem.

A Kanata Lakes man complained he had to walk nearly two kilometres to reach his bus stop on Goldridge Drive.

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gested OC Transpo introduce a route from Campeau Drive to the Eagleson Park and Ride and speed up development of the western portion of the city’s transitway.

Several people at the meeting complained about unreliable express buses serving Morgan’s Grant and Briarbrook – either showing up early, late and sometimes not at all.

“I have my schedule right here and it’s not useful,” said a Kanata man. “Buses run late, early, you never know when it will be there.”

Mercier said OC Transpo has invested in a global positioning system that will keep the buses running on time.

“We have changed our schedules to no longer allow any bus to be early,” he said.

“We’re really trying to push that – no bus is early.”

Many of the people at the transit meeting complained about overloaded buses.

OC Transpo is working to correct transit problems across the city, said Scrimgeour.

“The things that you are saying are not different from what the people in Orleans and

Barrhaven are saying,” he said.

The only way to add more buses to serve the public is to build the downtown transit tunnel, said Scrimgeour.

“The underground tunnel is really essential to get us past the year 2020,” said Scrimgeour.

EAGLESON PARK AND RIDE Chris Busby, who regularly takes the bus to work in Gatineau, said the city should crack down on illegal parking and dangerous driving at the Eagleson Park and Ride.

People regularly illegally park in the east section of the park and ride, said Busby, who holds a gold card parking permit.

“It’s really the Wild West,” he said. “People are going to come to blows pretty soon.”

Part of the problem is to encourage more commuters to use the Terry Fox Park and Ride instead of Eagleson, said Scrimgeour.

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Sixty-five years ago this past May Canadian soldiers liberated the Netherlands from German occupation during the Second World War. Since then, the relationship between the two countries has been described as one of the closest international relationships in the world.

“Sixty-five years is a long time but our gratitude for those Canadian soldiers will never be forgotten,” said Wilhelmus Geerts, ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Canada, during a presentation at the Probus Club of Western Ottawa at the Kanata United Church on Nov. 9.

“Your veterans are responsible for my presence here this morning.”

Geerts spoke to around 80 members of the Probus Club about the significance of Canada’s role in Remembrance Day and how the two countries are closely linked.

“I thought it was very, very timely,” said Nepean resident Jack Fraser. “(He was) enthusiastic, inspiring to all of us.”

SHARED HISTORY “We have a shared history, shared value,” said Geerts, who has held his po-

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Wilhelmus Geerts ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Canada, gave a presentation to the Probus Club of Western Ottawa about the significance of Canada’s role in Remembrance Day on Nov. 9.

sition as ambassador to Canada for the past two years.

In 1940 after the Germans stormed the Netherlands, the Dutch royal family left their country for England seeking refuge.

“It wasn’t safe enough for them so they came to Canada instead,” said Geerts.

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then made their way to Ottawa where they took up residence.

In 1943, Princess Margriet was born at the Ottawa Civic Hospital. The ward was temporarily declared Dutch territory so as to avoid duel citizenship.

“We gave it back after though,” said the ambassador.

“It’s an endearing story,” said Geerts, who came to Kanata with the princess in May of this year to commemorate the liberation of the Netherlands.“It laid a foundation for the bonds of friendship between our two countries.”

The day Princess Margriet was born the Dutch flag was flown from the Peace Tower.

“It’s the only foreign flag ever flown on the Peace Tower,” said Geerts.

In appreciation for the hospitality the Dutch sent thousands of tulips, the country’s official flower, to Ottawa as a thank you, which today is known as the Ottawa Tulip Festival.

“Princess Margriet considers Canada her second home,” he said. “She has a very strong bond with our Canadian liberators.”

‘TIES THAT BIND’ German forces occupied the Netherlands for “five long and dark years,” said Geerts, whose parents were teenagers during the war.

“The invaders captured most of the cities.”

The First Canadian Army, the senior Canadian unit in Europe during the Second World War, was responsible for liberating the Dutch.

“Canadians were instrumental in our liberation and many paid the ultimate price,” said Geerts. “The sacrifice of veterans was a very important building block in our friendship. It’s the ties that bind Canada and the Netherlands.”

He said now, the older generation must pass on the stories of the war to the younger generation.

“The group of veterans who experienced that war is getting smaller,” said Geerts. “It’s our responsibility to pass the torch. We need to pass it on to the younger generation.” jessica.cunha@metroland.com

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A Kanata man was honoured last week by the Royal Canadian Legion for his tireless work on behalf of veterans.

The Kanata Legion presented a lifetime achievement award to John Gooch during its Remembrance Day dinner on Nov. 12.

“I’m thrilled,” said Gooch. “It’s really an honour to receive that.”

In 2006 Gooch was one of five recipients of the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation, presented in the Senate chamber. The City of Ottawa has named a park after him in Kanata Lakes near Goldridge Drive.

Gooch, a veteran of the British army and a member of the Kanata Legion, spearheaded the move to build the Kanata Cenotaph at Village Green Memorial Park in Colchester Square in 1998.

Every year hundreds of students, soldiers, veterans and residents gather at the square on Nov. 11 to honour Canadian soldiers who died in past wars and battles.

And every year, the 85-year-old Gooch maintains the park, cleaning up debris, weeding the flower beds surrounding the Cenotaph rock and tending the plants to ensure the park looks presentable on Remembrance Day. Gooch also organizes the annual Remembrance Day ceremony at the Cenotaph and has worked on the Kanata Legion’s poppy campaign for the past 12 years.

He distributes thousands of poppies every November at elementary and high schools throughout Kanata.

“What we’re trying to do is getting the children involved,” said Gooch. “We’d like every child to wear a poppy. That’s getting them to remember what’s happened in the past, the wars – we don’t want that to happen again.”

In addition, Gooch visits area long-term care homes in Kanata and holds services for the elderly residents who for health reasons might not be able to attend the Nov. 11 ceremony at the Cenotaph.

After three decades of volunteer service on behalf of veterans, Gooch is stepping down as the organizer of Remembrance Day at the Cenotaph. But Gooch said he will assist whoever takes over his job next year and he will continue to organize Remembrance Day services at long term care homes and distribute poppies at Kanata schools. blair.edwards@metroland.com

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EDITORIAL

It takes a village...

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board has announced plans to conduct a survey for all its students to help make better decisions about the programs offered.

The board says this survey is a significant undertaking and a critical component of its commitment to better understanding the needs of students.

The survey brings together the board’s commitments to student achievement, equity and inclusion and the need for data informed decision making.

In addition to addressing mandated requirements with respect to school climate and aboriginal self-identification surveys, this survey will provide data that will be useful in developing future board and school improvement plans.

They say they want to understand the unique and diverse characteristics of the students and

this in turn will allow the board to provide better instruction, programs and services to meet the needs of the diverse groups of students in the board.

A student’s sexual orientation or family make-up should not determine success or failure or board programming.

What should, are the ways in which that child is nurtured from the moment of birth. Children need love, support and strength, not only from their parents, but from their siblings, their extended family and their friends.

In a perfect world, children should be loved, welcomed and treasured.

Unfortunately, this is not always the case, but as outsiders, do we have a right to look inside?

Yes, if a child shows bruises or other signs of abuse, it is our responsibility.

We all know that today’s majority of families are blended;

that many don’t have exorbitant amounts of funds, so what will this survey accomplish?

Programs to help educate parents and guardians on the benefits of successful parenting, nutrition and healthy active lifestyles could be money more wisely spent.

This survey, some say, is way too personal.

Many won’t tell the truth, or will skew the results and that will throw everything off kilter anyway.

The board says that principals and school staff are very connected to their school communities.

However, there is a difference between what they know informally or anecdotally and what they know based on data.

“When we are data informed, we can make decisions based on needs rather than perceived needs,” says the board.

Time will tell…the survey is available Nov. 22 to Dec. 10.

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Eighteen years of an extra Saturday There was an interesting page in the Citizen recently, in which a number of religious leaders commented on the 18 years in which we have had Sunday shopping in the city.

Was it bad? Was it OK? Did the sky fall?

Understandably, those for whom Sunday was not a day of worship have had an easier time with Sunday shopping. Several made the point that the old Sunday closing laws had become less relevant in a society in which many non-Christian religions are now represented. Only the Roman Catholic priest was concerned about the effect of removing the Sunday closing laws: “For many,” he wrote, “Saturday and Sunday have become almost indistinguishable and so the idea of the latter being the day for going to church and spending time together as a family has been greatly diminished.”

Good point, although there may be an even scarier thought, which is that families are indeed spending time together, but they are doing it by shopping.

This leads to a point so obvious yet so ominous that no religious leader wants to state it: Shopping has become a religion.

That is not apparent at first. There are no smells of incense in the shopping centre, only

CHARLES GORDON Funny Town the sickly aroma of scented candles wafting over the populace. There are no songs of praise, except at Christmas time — and actually, come to think of it, White Christmas isn’t a hymn, is it?

No one is kneeling. No one seems to be praying, although something like that may be happening at the lottery counter. And in some of the department stores there can be detected a prayerful longing for a cashier station that is actually open, and in some big hardware stores parishioners search for any wise man who can explain about snowblowers.

There is more eating than in your normal place of worship and more talking on the telephone. But there is also a sense of seeking salvation in a bargain, which you see in

its most extreme form in the Boxing Day sales.

This, of course, is exactly what the opponents of Sunday shopping were worried about. Not that people wouldn’t go to church, but that even church-goers wouldn’t be invulnerable to seven-day consumerism once church let out.

That was one of the good arguments against Sunday shopping. At least, when the stores were closed, people would have to find something to do without using their money. And that might be good. It might just mean watching more TV, but it could also mean reading a book or going for a walk or talking to a parent or throwing a ball or going to a museum.

Ottawans being a bit slow to react — when is that voter rage thing going to hit us, by the way? — Sunday shopping took a while to catch on. In the early years, you could find merchants in shopping centres who were annoyed at being forced to stay open when there no customers. Some storekeepers gave it up and closed their doors anyway. Others, fighting the trend refused to open (I always had a soft spot for independent merchants like Bleeker Stereo because of that).

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But gradually, the patterns shifted, until we arrived at where we are now, with the shopping centres bustling and Sunday being Saturday. Some of that bustling is done by people who don’t have time to shop during the week, and more power to them. Some of it is done by people who have nothing better to do — but then, who are we to say what better for anyone to do? That’s why those laws were abolished in the first place. It’s worth mentioning that some of the people who are not in the shopping centres are at home sitting in front of their television sets worshipping the NationalFootball League.

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Christmas is a time for food drives

photo opportunity as we expect the press to be there.

The panel of judges has not yet been chosen. All entries must be received at the Kanata Food Cupboard office at 20 Young Rd. by Friday, Nov. 26. Please include the entrant’s name, school and class identifier. All entries become the property of the Kanata Food Cupboard to be used as they see fit.

Good luck to all the aspiring graphic artists out there, we hope to see you Dec. 4.

Tom Smellie,Chair Kanata Food Cupboard ***

Please no sacrifices to urban sprawl To the editor; Beverly Berry raises some interesting points in her letter on the South March Highlands.

I agree that much anti-development rhetoric is driven by NIMBYism.

But the SMH is a completely different situation.

Much more than “a few trees”, this old growth forest and wetland is an ecologicallypriceless part

of Ottawa, a unique feature of the National Capital Region, and home to at least 18 species at risk.

To sacrifice it to urban sprawl is an irreversible mistake for which our children will never forgive us.

Further, this land will not even be easy to develop, for it will require blasting - after stripping away the forest - in order to install sewers and build basements. The only thing that makes it desirable for development is its proximity to previous development - location, location, location.

Mrs. Berry attributes the current public use of this private land to the goodwill of the developer that owns, and pays taxes on, this land.

Let us understand two things: the taxes paid on this land are minimal, for in city-speak it is ‘unimproved’, and will in no way offset the natural value that would be lost; and, the developers who purchased this land decades ago are speculators, waiting for the growing city to reach the SMH and make them valuable for development.

Berry also states that we improve the environment by cutting grass and pruning trees in a “fight ... to maintain our space and keep

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To the editor: Let me take this opportunity to thank everyone who was involved with the Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, Nov. 13.

Thank you to the organizers and sponsors, especially Hazeldean Mall. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped get our float together, the Kanata Blazers for collecting food along the way and the firefighters for collecting cash.

Thank you to all who donated food and money.

Over 4,000 pounds of food was collected (and thanks to the weatherman, it all made it safely to the sorting site this year!) A special thanks to Susan and Moe Vacheresse from REMAX who collected an additional 2,400 pounds of food and a sizable amount of money as well.

Many organizations support the Kanata Food Cupboard at this time of year by running food drives.

The parade is one of the bigger ones and the other very large one is the OC Transpo/Loblaw’s “Fill the Buses” campaign that will take place on Dec. 4. At the end of that day, around 6 p.m., we always hold an open house to unload the buses

and officially open our Christmas site, which is at 425 Legget Dr. this year.

All are welcome to attend and it is usually quite a festive and social event. We usually get enough volunteers to form a human chain from the buses to the bins where the food is stored until it is sorted.

As they say, many hands make light work.

There will be refreshments and entertainment following.

The Kanata Food Cupboard will be marking 25 years of service to the community at the beginning of December this year. We are going to use the OC Transpo “Fill The Buses” event on Dec. 4 as the occasion to recognize the anniversary , so the party will be a little bigger this year.

As part of the festivities, we are running a contest amongst the elementary and high school students of Kanata to redesign the Kanata Food Cupboard logo.

We will award a pizza lunch to the class of the high school student with the best entry and a pizza lunch to the class of the elementary student with the best entry.

The winners will be announced at the party on Dec. 4, after we have unloaded the buses. The winners do not have to be in attendance to claim the prize, but it is a good

Mother Nature at bay.” Surely we should be protecting Mother Nature. Much of what we do to the environment degrades or destroys habitat.

Obviously we cannot eliminate human impact on the environment, but we should protect the most sensitive regions of biodiversity, of which the SMH is one. This is simply the wrong place to develop.

Jason Scott Bridewood ***

Please save the Beaver Pond land To the editor; A justified controversy has been going on about allowing KNL (the merged Richcraft and Urbandale real estate developers) to build another development like the one they raised at Kizell Pond by clear cutting in the middle of Ottawa’s natural and cultural heritage site: the Beaver Pond forest.

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Letters LETTERS FROM 7 On the other hand, it is true that KNL has been patient with all the loud protests raised by their plans to `develop`, i.e. clear-cut and dynamite the land and Canadian Shield rocks; after all, the city has given them the right to build a few years ago.

I don`t believe that this unfortunate decision of selling this heritage land was well researched by the city and, as we see now, some of our politicians are trying to cor-

rect this former error right.

Marianne Wilkinson said in her continuing fierce struggle to protect this area: “This is not just a wood lot, it may be the only oldgrowth forest in any city of North America”. Our re-elected councillor proves to be worthy of our renewed votes of confidence and shows grit, determination and resourcefuless in joining her remarkable political expertise with the enormous efforts of the Coalition to Save the Beaver Pond Forest, led by Steve Hulaj.

We would like to thank everyone that participated in our food drive last Saturday, we collected over 2400 lbs of food for the Kanata Food Cupboard! A special thanks to Keith Harvey, Manager of Sobey’s grocery store and his wonderful staff, Penske Truck Leasing for the donation of the cube van and Susan’s mother Elisabeth Marcoux for her help in handing out flyers.

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We hope that common sense will prevail and the result will be favourable to future Canadians, future business, future science and future education. The Beaver Pond forest will be the site visited by ecotourists, researched by scientists, a center for children orienteering training and hands-on learning, an interesting archaeological site and

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Thank you Kanata To the editor: The Glen Cairn United Church would like to thank the residents of Kanata for stopping by last Saturday while waiting for the Santa Claus Parade. The tasty cookies and hot refreshments we provided were appreciated by all. The good will offering we received will go towards a local charity. Many thanks!

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A Bridlewood child care has sent seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greetings and the gift of coffee to soldiers serving overseas in Afghanistan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We took up donations to collect Tim cards for Christmas for the men and women of the armed forces,â&#x20AC;? said Christine Foley, a supervisor of the Stonehaven School Age Program, at St. James Elementary School.

The children, ages four to nine, collected donations and bought 45 $5 Tim cards for the service men and women at Kandahar Airfield.

Some of the children used their allowance to buy the coffee cards. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We made a banner saying, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Seasons Greetingsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and we had the children write inspirational messages on the banner,â&#x20AC;? said Foley.

The children spent the month of October doing good deeds at home and in Bridlewood, part of the day careâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s monthly community service project.

Each of the 50 children at the day care wrote what they did to help others on a piece of paper and then posted it on the wall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We filled up our wall,â&#x20AC;? Foley said.

The good deeds ranged from helping around the house to stuffing envelopes for a parent.

The children capped the month off by creating a special banner to send to soldiers serving overseas in Afghanistan, sent via the Department of National Defence. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our aim with this project was good deeds for peace,â&#x20AC;? said Judy Wright, a supervisor with the child care program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We talked about what a difference the soldiers have made for our country, and the sacrifices the soldiers have made in order for us to live in peace.â&#x20AC;?

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The children of a day care program at St. James Elementary School, ages four to nine, collected donations and bought 45 $5 Tim cards for the service men and women at Kandahar Airfield.

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Nearly 2,000 people showed up at the Kanata Cenotaph, located at Village Green Square, to honour our veterans and those who gave their lives for our freedom on Remembrance Day, Nov. 11.

Photo, left, Children from five schools attended this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event.

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Soldiers stand guard over the Kanata Cenotaph during the ceremony.

Veterans, and residents lay wreathes to honour those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Hundreds of veterans march past the crowd.

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The city has effectively put the brakes on a burgeoning 20year-old cycling series, organizers say.

The city yanked the three remaining permits for Eastern Ontario Cyclocross Series events in Ottawa parks after city staff observed damage to the ground at Walter Baker Park after an event last month.

Now, cycling enthusiasts are worried that the move equates to a de facto ban on cyclocross in city parks, and cyclists are wondering what will happen to the series next year.

The series has used the park â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and other city parks, including Mooneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bay â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for its events over the past five years. It also holds events outside the city, including Almonte, Renfrew, Perth and Kingston.

The city had warned the Ottawa Bicycle Club that wet conditions had left the ground susceptible to damage after the grass was muddied at Britannia Park during an Oct. 3 event. The club continued with its next event in Kanata as scheduled.

Shortly afterwards, Woods received a letter from the city that stated: â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;ŚYou assured staff that in the future you would adjust the course to avoid sensitive areas, avoid repetitive use of specific areas and pay particular attention to avoid wet areas. Unfortunately, none of these preventative measures were taken into account with your latest event at Walter Baker Parkâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;?

The move came as a surprise to Woods, who said he has never had any problems with the city in over the course of the two decades he has organized the series. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This issue has been completely out of the blue,â&#x20AC;? said Woods, adding that the group has always extended a standing offer to clean up the parks to the best of its ability after cyclocross events.

Woods claims that the city just needs to have more patience.

While the events do churn up some mud, especially when conditions are wet, he said the ground will go back to normal by spring. Parks are not heavily used in the late fall, so some lingering muddiness wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have much of an impact on peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

use of the park, he said.

The city disallowed that appeal, he said.

And as an environmental consultant, Woods said he is always conscious of the impact of the events he plans, and he is confident that cyclocross doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cause any lasting damage.

But Dan Chenier, the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s general manager of parks, recreation and cultural services disagrees. Two weeks later, Walter Baker Park is still crisscrossed with muddy trails, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unacceptable, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The damage is much more lasting and significant,â&#x20AC;? Chenier said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done such a bad job, where is all the permanent damage?â&#x20AC;? Woods said.

A SPORT ON THE MOVE Cyclocross has really picked up steam over the past couple of decades, with an average of 175 riders participating in each cyclocross series event, Woods said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There has been a lot of growth,â&#x20AC;? Woods said.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because the sport appeals to both recreational and competitive cyclists, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something that parents and their kids can do together, Woods said.

Imad El-Ghazal, an avid cyclist and general manager of the three Kunstadt Sports stores across the city, said the â&#x20AC;&#x153;de factoâ&#x20AC;? ban will be very detrimental to the cycling community.

Mounting biking was popular in the early 1990s, and then road cycling became popular. As cycling evolved, more and more people seemed to catch on to the idea of cyclocross as an off-season hybrid of those two forms of biking, El-Ghazal said.

Cyclocross is a family activity that actually brought people of all ages into their local community parks, making them more comfortable and likely to use the parks even when they werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t participating in a cyclocross event, he said.

The events also give cyclists an alternative to biking on the roads, providing a safe alternative for people on bikes. ElGhazal said.

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The city should be encouraging people to use its parks for a variety of recreational purposes, El-Ghazal said. Not only does it bring in revenue for the city and business for bike shops, it encourages people to get out and use the taxpayer-funded resource of public parks.

“The message that the city is sending is questionable,” he said.

But El-Ghazal was positive that cyclocross won’t go away, even if it’s not allowed back in city parks.

He estimated that interest in the sport would drop off by five to 10 per cent initially based on people not wanting to travel outside the city for events. It could also lead to about 30 to 40 per cent less business for shops such as his, ElGhazal said.

The next event in the series is set to take place on Nov. 21, but Woods has not yet se-

cured a location. The Nov. 28 race has been relocated to Lake Ontario Park in Kingston.

OPTIONS FOR 2011 The letter Woods received suggested planning the events in the Gatineau hills, which Woods said isn’t the right terrain for cyclocross, or holding the events in city parks during the summer when it is drier.

Woods said that isn’t an option because cyclocross is an off-season series. Most cyclists participate in road racing or mountain biking during the summer, and switch to the coldweather sport of cyclocross in the fall.

If the city won’t issue permits for cyclocross in its parks, the series will go where it is welcomed – in rural areas outside the city’s boundaries. That will make it less accessible to Ottawa residents who aren’t able to travel, Woods said.

The city’s businesses will also lose the re-

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Cyclists traverse the fields and hills at Gemmill Park in Almonte on Oct. 17 during the Eastern Ontario Cyclocross series. City staff pulled permits for similar events in Ottawa this fall.

sulting spinoff business, whether it is cycling shops, convenience stores or even gas stations, Woods said.

“So far, everyone except Ottawa is interested in us for those reasons,” he said.

Chenier said the city wants to discuss conditions with the cyclocross organizers before it considers issuing permits for next year.

“What we’re looking to discuss is an understanding of the conditions under which these events can go on,” he said.

Permits wouldn’t be issued until late summer, but Woods would prefer to wrap up discussions before the snow flies in December.

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Other sport groups voluntarily cancel their events when the weather is damp and it’s clear that going ahead with the event would damage the field, Chenier said. His department had suggested Woods and the cyclocross organizers to do the same, but that didn’t happen, Chenier said.

The city does have the ability to enforce a blanket cancellation of all permits issued on a certain day if the city determines the weather would have a negative impact on the park, Chenier said. That happens once of twice per season, but the city does not cancel individual permits due to weather, he said.

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Everyone carries it around in their pocket, wallet or purse, but many people don’t think about whether it’s real or not.

Louise Anne Laroche, coordinator for public research and evaluation at the Canadian Currency Museum, gave a presentation to the Canadian Federation of University Women/Kanata (CFUW) about how to recognize a fake bank note and at the Stonehaven Manor on Nov. 10.

“Next year we’ll have new money made out of polymer,” said Laroche. “There will be new security features.

We have to stay a step ahead of counterfeiters.”

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• Still holding the bill up to the light, the squiggle lines toward the bottom left will show the number of the currency.

Laroche said actually looking at the bill and feeling it for the tactile security features is a person’s best bet at preventing the use of counterfeit bank notes, since a black light is not fool proof.

The use and creation of counterfeit money is punishable by up to fourteen years in prison in Ontario.

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Resource centre helps schools tackle bullying BLAIR EDWARDS KOURIER-STANDARD The Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre is working with schools in Kanata to tackle the problem of bullying.

Many schools collect surveys from students to develop an anti-bullying plan, as mandated by the Ontario Safe School Act. Angela Lorusso Stewart, a children’s com-

munity developer at the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre works with schools, parents, children and community members to identify and combat bullying issues in schools.

The participating schools – from the French and English public and Catholic school boards – will offer anti-bullying activities, such as signing an anti-bullying pledge – created by the resource centre.

The issue is timely as this week is Bully Free Week, an international event observed from Nov. 15 to 19.

“Bullying exists everywhere and anywhere,” said Lorusso Stewart.

The resource centre is offering teacher training and assistance to develop a bully prevention plan for schools as well as antibullying workshops for parents and children.

The centre is asking children and adults at participating schools to wear pink or red on Nov. 19 to show their opposition to bullying.

Lorusso Stewart said the three key elements of bullying are: • An act repeated over time • The intent is to hurt someone emotionally, physically or verbally.

• The bully has power over a group or individual (peer status, size, age).

“Very often they have an over-inflated sense of self,” said Lorusso Stewart, adding that the theory bullies suffer from a low sense of self esteem has been debunked.

Bullying is a learned behaviour exhibited a young age, she said, which escalates over time – for instance a young child stealing a toy or hitting another child.

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bullying behaviour, she said.

“Very often kids think if they ignore it will stop,” said Lorusso Stewart.

But it typically only becomes worse over time, she said.

Bullying has kept in step with technology, said Lorusso Stewart.

“Cyber bullying is huge,” she said.

The modern bully creates hate web pages, writes nasty messages on Facebook walls and sends abusive text messages, said Lorusso Stewart.The resource centre is encouraging victims of bullying to tell their parents and teachers.

“When someone’s being hurt that’s not ratting,” said Lorusso Stewart. “That’s about keeping someone safe.”

If left unchecked, bullying can follow a child from grade to grade, she said.

Lorusso Stewart said parents should document incidents of bullying and report them to the school’s principal.

If their behaviour isn’t stopped, bullies can exhibit the same type of behaviour as adults, possibly resulting in incidents of workplace and elder abuse, said Lorusso Stewart.

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An unforgettable Grecian experience BY: LAURA WESTMAN BLUEPRINTS A trip to a country like Greece, with such a plethora of historical ties can only be described as an invaluable experience to anyone.

During March Break 2011,40 students and two teacher advisors will explore Greek visual art, Minoan history, and Greek mythology in a variety of authentic settings.

The students will benefit during this trip not only by fostering a deeper understanding of the curriculum by bringing their textbooks to life, but also because both teacher supervisors come from a Greek background.

“We are really excited to have the opportunity to share our Greek heritage with our students and give them a glimpse of Greece with our own personal insights into the culture,”

replied Mr. Vasiliou, one of the teacher advisors for the trip.

This nine-day “Grecian Odyssey” will include sightseeing of breathtaking locations such as Olympia, the venue of the ancient Olympics, and the site in Athens where in 1896 the modern Olympic movement came into existence. In addition, the group will spend time venturing through Cape Sounion, Delphi, and Athens, one of the oldest cities in the world.

This will be an opportunity of a lifetime for the students of A.Y. Jackson, giving them the chance to experience the history and culture of Greece personally.

Travel is necessity if we are to become global citizens, and a journey through this stunning country to visit the origins of western civilization is a perfect destination.

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BY JODI SLOAN BLUEPRINTS Does anybody really know what a principal does?

We’ve all had to deal with them since kindergarten, but all we really know is that they are above vice principals, who are above teachers, who are above students, who are at the bottom of the chain.

However, most people have no clue what the role of the principal is, and one’s mental image of a principal consists of an authoritative figure sitting behind a desk.

Students at A.Y. Jackson Secondary School seem to have a better idea of what the roles of the principal are than the average student body. These roles are crucial to A.Y. Jackson with the many events happening throughout the school, ranging from athletic teams to student exchanges to humanitarian efforts.

This year, A.Y. Jackson welcomes new principal Mark Harris. Not only is he new to A.Y., but he is also still learning the ropes of being a principal. His career in education started at Bell High School, where he taught English and Canadian World Studies for six years. Since then, he’s taught at various schools over six more years before becoming vice principal of Merivale High School for four years, followed by two years at Glebe Collegiate Institute. His vast experience with

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the high school curriculum is an asset to his profession.

One thing students at A.Y. Jackson have noticed is his optimism and enthusiasm for

school spirit. Nearly every morning he can be heard commending students who have set a good name for our school, including good conduct at sporting events and school trips.

Recently, the school fell victim to vandalism by former students. The same day this occurred, Harris stepped into action to ensure current students

would not take this act negatively and put out an inspiring announcement urging students to make the right choices in the future, and advising them against allowing these disgraceful moments to define them. One student described this speech as “the nicest thing anybody’s ever said to us...[it] shows he really cares.”

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ing the students, he also allows the students to motivate him. Many students have remarked how involved he is in school activities, notably in “Movember”- a month-long fund-raising event in which men at A.Y. Jackson do not shave during November to raise awareness for prostate cancer.

It’s not an easy task for

a principal to be involved in school activities. “It’s ideal for a principal to be able to participate,” Harris says. However, Harris remarks that this is made difficult by the frequent demands of the job. The principal may meet with 4 or 5 different groups of people a day, including students, parents, staff, school board members, and community members. Along with these meetings, he is in the process of developing different curriculum strategies, raising the school’s profile in the community, and improving the school’s physical appearance.

“It’s a ‘good busy’,” Harris says. “I get a chance to make an impact and to create an environment where staff and students want to come, wherein everyone feels safe and accepted.”

Harris describes a successful principal as one who “creates that culture that has high expectations for everyone and sustains itself after the principal has left, where the focal point is not the principal, but rather the students.”

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BY CHAD MCCULLOUGH BLUEPRINTS Walking up the Great Wall will be just one of the many memorable experiences that that a lucky few of A.Y Jackson’s students will be having. The China trip is without a doubt one of the most ambitious trips that the school takes.

During their trip to China the students will some of the amazing sights that the country has to offer.

They will see some of the greatest places of the ancient world such as the Forbidden City of the first emperor to some of the most mod-

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The students will live in the homes of Chinese students for close to a week truly absorbing not just the culture but the way that the people of China live.

Teacher Sandy Wynne said “a small group of A.Y. Jackson Secondary School students and teachers experienced elements of China’s past and present through exposure to Chinese history, culture, and food.”

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The students will be shown the sights of Suzhou by the Chinese students they are living with. The Chinese students will show our students the best that there city has to offer such high tech playhouses, movie theaters, and significant local sites.

The students of A.Y are without a doubt in for one of the most amazing trip of their lives and will hopefully make some new friends on the other side of the world.

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Monday, Oct. 18, was a special day for five very ambitious women who were awarded The Governor General’s award in commemoration of The Persons Case at Rideau Hall. This award has been given annually for the past 31 years, to five spectacular women who have worked hard to help advance equality for women in Canada.

These award recipients proudly carry on the legacy of Emily Murphy, Louise McKinney, Irene Parlby, Nellie McClung and Henrietta Muir Edwards and are therefore recognized for their dedication to women’s rights.

One of these outstanding woman is Marie Louise Fish, of Elgin, Ontario.

“We want women leaders today as never before. Leaders who are not afraid to be called names and who are willing to go out and fight. I think women can save civilization. Women are persons.”

This famous quote by Emily Murphy accurately describes Ms. Fish.

This deeply ambitious woman not only fights for women’s rights, but also fought for her country in The Canadian Forces starting in 1974. She served at sea as the first naval officer in the Canadian Navy where she went through strenuous training, alongside her male colleagues. She was

also the first woman to qualify and serve as a ship’s diving officer and the first woman to participate in the Canadian contingent in the rigorous annual 160-kilometre, four-day Nijmegen March, in commemoration of the liberation of the Netherlands.

Upon retiring from the Canadian forces, Ms. Fish became a part of the security administration where she created policies and practices that improve women’s safety and enhance the representation of security staff that are women.

Along with her many firsts in the military, Marie Louise Fish became the first woman to serve as president of the Ontario Association of College and University Security Administrators.

Along with her many accomplishments, came many struggles.

Fish went through a great deal of teasing and degrading comments in the Canadian Forces since she was one of the few women to serve.

She got through the tough times by keeping her head high and remembering her sense of humour.

Ms. Fish encourages women to remember who they are, to stand tall and to take the plunge.

Always remember the famous words of Nellie McClung “Never retract, never explain, never apologize - get things done and let them howl.”

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Congratulations Black Belts!

Congratulations to the following students for achieving Black Belt Excellence – Setting goals for yourselves, overcoming obstacles on the way, and experiencing the exhilaration of success and achievement. Your Taekwon-Do family and friends are proud of you!

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Cell phones should be allowed in schools Over the past few years, technology has become increasingly prevalent tin our lives.

The cell phone is no exception. In the pockets of teenagers all across North America, the cellular phone has generated quite a bit of controversy in high schools across the nation, but is it truly as bad as its made out to be?

Many argue that cell phones are a distraction and the short forms of words teenagers use are killing the English language.

However, many researchers today say that this generation is writing more than the previous generations largely due to the use of cell phones and applications such as Facebook and Twitter.

Young people are using more of their time outside of school hours (and during school hours for the truly rebellious) writing for enjoyment, and writing about things that they feel are interesting.

Teens who are texting are thinking about what they are writing and literally writing pages and pages of information to each other without even noticing.

Though it may be a distraction at times, it must be considered that the brains of these kids are still being stimulated and they are interacting with their peers in a less disruptive way than passing notes or whispering to each other.

Cell phones really have revolutionized the world or communication for this generation, and in most ways it really does seem for the better.

Teens are communicating better now than ever before, is that such a bad thing?

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BY NATALIE LAWRENSON BLUEPRINTS

BY KATHY FARROKHI BLUEPRINTS Food is a universal thing that connects people together socially and culturally. It also is very important in providing people with energy that will help them be alert, and deliver the tasks that their everyday lives require.

This is seen at AY Jackson Secondary School, where most students suffering from poor nutrition don’t perform as well compared to the students who are well fed. An appealing solution to this: the school cafeteria.

Oh, the cafeteria. Where the food’s captivating aroma fills the halls, where the students rush out of their classrooms to fight the long line-ups, where the rushed teachers butt-in the lines and snatch up some of the delicious foods, where the people are hand in hand with self-indulgence and nutrition.

Yes, my favourite thing about school. Little do the students know, the cafeteria ensures them a new healthy alternative menu that touches on all the essential food groups AND appeals to their taste buds!

This is a big contrast to a few years back, when I was a freshman in high school. The foods served at the cafeteria were, although delicious, very fattening as they were drenched in butter, cheese, and sauces. I remember when the cafeteria used to have gigantic cookies that were a hit in the school.

I would find myself eating at the cafeteria all the time and purchasing one of those enormous cookies every morning, which was my guilty pleasure. Luckily things have changed, including the cooking styles of the cafeteria ladies.

The newly displayed menu of the cafeteria won’t please the unhealthy food junkies. The menu displays balanced choice options that make sure to include the five essential food groups. In addition, whole wheat breads and dough are offered in appetizing disguises, which will definitely fool healthy food rebels!

Some students also participate in serving their fellow schoolmates their lunches. The benefits they get out of this: their volunteer hours, and free lunches –a good deal?

I think so!

But with healthier and well-balanced meals, comes a cost. Literally.

The pricing of the cafeteria has gone up, and quite frankly, some students can’t really afford to buy their lunches from the cafeteria everyday. I know I’m spending a good portion of my pay checks on the addictive cafeteria food.

“The high pricing of the foods is necessary, as healthier foods cost more.” The 24 year old Sarah MacIsaac, head of the cafeteria informs.

The young Ms.MacIsaac and her co-chef, Karen Dompierre, definitely wrap up a mean fish taco, which is exactly what the students need, a youthful spin on healthy foods that both look good and taste good. “We’re working towards giving the kids a healthier lifestyle at school!” Sarah concludes.

So if I ever hear people complain about the new cafeteria menu, I will most gladly turn around and ask them a simple question,” Do you want to be fat?”

The cafeteria’s decision on making the menu healthier will definitely keep the weight off of cafeteria addicts like me!

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A.Y. Jackson’s multiculturalism and global activism represents a large segment of the strong pride the overall student body holds.

The Ubuntu club, initiated by Mrs. Belanger, has helped over 77 students at Lwak Girl’s High School in Kenya.

All of the money earned from the club goes towards the girls’ tuition, providing school materials, hygienic materials, and even providing other resources towards the community.

A few years ago the funds earned were used to build a water well for the girls since they had to walk extremely far to get water. Most of the students who have been helped so far have been orphans; girls who have unfortunately lost their families to AIDS and other unfortunate occurrences.

Helping these girls is very important to the A.Y. Jackson community as we are striving for a powerful change to improve the quality of life.

Throughout the years, pen pal letters have been exchanged from A.Y. Jackson to the Lwak Girl’s school.

It is a very exciting experience when the letters are received from the girls. Some letters even include intricate origami and beautiful cursive writing. Their outstanding creativity and kindness is incredibly heartwarming.

The girls from Lwak put their heart and

soul into the letters, and it is clearly shown through their words.

Their touching stories allow us to see things from their perspectives and see how devastating their surrounding environment can be. It only motivates us to help them more and to continue doing our best for them.

As it first started in 2009, the annual Kenya Run has been a great success.

Two official runs have been held and have significantly impacted Lwak. Already, the 2011 run is being planned for late May or early June.

By registering for the event you get a specially designed T-shirt, snacks and drinks the day of the run, and the self-fulfillment of helping girls in a developing country. Each year one of these T-shirts is sent to the Lwak Girl’s High School to show them personally what we are doing for them.

At the last two Kenya Run’s, the High Commissioner from Kenya has even participated in the event. His enthusiastic personality and motivation is very inspiring to the other runners, as well as the volunteers and club members.

The Ubuntu club is a very important extracurricular activity held at A.Y. Jackson.

So many girls have been helped so far, and we will continue to help them.

We have so much love for these girls and love exchanging pen pal letters with them and holding these events for them. We have pride knowing that we help these girls every day.

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Students ready to fly Broadway, boulevards

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explains the plays or musical and how people can get involved.

The auditions are open to all students whether they take drama or not.

In addition to acting, students are recruited to build and paint the set and work in costuming, lighting, and on the stage crew.

Though the students have most of the responsibility of getting these tasks done, they need help. Along with the director, there are other members of the staff who give their time to support the students.

They are: Ms. Ball (costume design), Mr. Ashfield (set building), Ms. Peters (set design), Mr. Bradley (technical design) and Ms. Soucy (music director) along with many others.

A.Y has created an outstanding reputation for producing high quality and entertaining productions.

Sweeny Todd, a full length musical, won many awards in the Cappies festival last year such as stage crew, best leading actor and best musical.

This year A.Y is performing Plaza Suite as the full-length play and Along for the Ride as the one act play.

Plaza Suite, a comedy written by Neil Simon, is set in Suite 719 of New York City’s Plaza Hotel.

CARLEY HUTCHINSON BLUEPRINTS This May, A.Y. Jackson students will take a trip of lifetime to New York City.

New York, one of the worlds most famous and populated cities, exerts a powerful influence over, media, culture, art, fashion, global commerce, education, and entertainment. A small group of thirty students from the student body with 20 students from the drama program will experience the wonders of New York City.

The students will leave Ottawa Thursday May 5 and will return Sunday May 8.

The three days spent in the city will be jam packed with various activities that cov-

er the island. On their first day in the city, the students will be venturing to the Top of the Rock Observatory and will have dinner in the Rockefeller Center.

The following day, a walking tour of Central Park and Times Square and a Broadway show are on the agenda.

On their last night in the city, students will be experiencing dinner in the world famous Chinatown.

Students planning on taking the trip to New York have been looking forward to it ever since the trip was proposed last year.

This is a great opportunity for students to immerse themselves in a different culture during this May long weekend and will be an experience they will remember forever.

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You can hear the starter gates of the A.Y Jackson drama department fly open when Ms. Henkelman announces the new productions of the year.

Students of all grades gather to see what they can help with, from technical to costumes to acting.

A.Y puts on a one act play and a full length play, or musical, every year. The students pride themselves on creating the most professional production possible. But it’s no walk in the park for the students.

Depending on the production that they take part in, rehearsals can vary.

The one act play takes three months with one rehearsal a week, the full length play ranges from five to six months preparation time with two rehearsals a week. If there is a musical, it takes five to six months with a rehearsal twice a week as well as added lunch rehearsals.

When the plays and /or musical are starting to get underway, Ms. Henkelman will make an announcement and send out flyers around the school. This informs people when the meeting will be and that it will

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Teaching the arts in schools has been proven to further studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s education in a positive way. Students learn to use team work and problem solving skills, as well as having increased concentration and selfesteem.

The arts program at A.Y. Jackson is beyond any doubt, something to be celebrated. A.Y. has excellent facilities for those students interested in the arts. There is a drama program that has produced countless excellent school plays that have given A.Y. positive recognition in the community.

Students interested in visual arts have the opportunity to study visual arts throughout high school, whether it be drawing, painting, or, when in grade eleven or twelve, a course that focuses solely on ceramics.

A.Y. Jackson offers a wonderful music program, where students can focus on general music, during all four years of high school, focus on guitar lessons, or participate in the school band, which has been proven to keep students goal oriented and helped them develop strong friendships.

Students at A.Y. have so many ways of expressing themselves through art. But some-

thing appears to be missing. A way for students to combine two key things, the need for expression and the physical exercise lacking in a vast majority of students days.

A dance program at AY Jackson is a phenomenal opportunity for its students.

The benefits of teaching dance in high school are abundant. There are obvious physical benefits, of dance like enhancing posture, balance and concentration, heightened strength and agility, and improved brain activity. Dancing also helps you relax, as it reduces the stress and tension which every high school student is bound to feel. Taking daily dance classes will also keep students active, and fit. We are all well aware that obesity in teens is at an all time high.

As well as physical benefits teaching dance in schools will also give students the opportunity to meet and socialize with other students with similar interests to themselves. It will also give students a feeling of unity and being part of something they can work together on. Dancing also liberates endorphins, which give students a feeling of overall well-being and confidence.

Many students have expressed interest in a dance program at A.Y. Jackson and there has been talk about a program being established.

During previous years at A.Y. Jackson, dance, was offered to students as a class, but due to lack of faculty and student interest,

the program was terminated. But since interest has sprung up at A.Y. again, students may have the opportunity soon.

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KATIMAVIK-HAZELDEAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION. The Katimavik-Hazeldean Community Association is asking residents their opinion of the dogs in parks policy established in Kanata South in 2007.

The City of Ottawa allows for a review of the policy after three years.

The community association wants to ensure that any adjustment to the designation of dog owner use under the policy takes account of both those who are satisfied and dissatisfied with the current policy.

Residents of Katimavik-Hazeldean who are concerned about the current dogs in parks designations, or have any comments about the current designations are encouraged to contact the association by phone at 613-599-1634 or by email info@ khcsa.on.ca.

If there is any interest in reviewing the policy an application will be made by KHCA to the city.

The Katimavik-Hazeldean Community Association meets the first Monday of the month in the community Room at Katimavik Elementary /School on Chimo Drive.

All Katimavik-Hazeldean residents are welcome to attend the meeting.

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Details on all of these activities can be found on our website at http://872-squadronrcac.ca/.

The air cadet program offers youth opportunities to develop leadership and citizenship while promoting physical fitness with a focus on airplanes and flying.

If you are between the ages of 12 and 16, we invite you and your parents to join us on any Wednesday night from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. at A.Y. Jackson High School to find out more about this exciting, fun program.

Please watch for the cadets in your neighbourhood stores on the weekend of Nov. 19 and 20. They appreciate your support.

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The cadets are proud to have participated in the Battle of Britain parade, Fallen Firefighters parade, Kanata Santa Claus parade and Remembrance Day parade.

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Kanata’s Andrew Cleary was named to the Canadian National Bobsleigh team earlier this month.

Cleary placed fourth out of 12 sleds in the two-man bobsleigh and fifth in the fourman event during the Canadian National Championships, after spending a month training in Calgary.

Cleary, who will be racing as a brakeman, will represent Canada on the Americas Cup tour, along with races in Calgary, Park City, Utah, Whistler, BC, and Lake Placid, NY. “To be chosen to the Canadian National Bobsleigh team as a brakeman is a great honor and achievement,” wrote Cleary in an email. “I can

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not wait to begin the season, and slide on some amazing tracks.”

The 27-year-old is a former hockey player who only started participating in

bobsledding in March of this year.

“A lot of people come from other sports,” said the Earl of March Secondary School graduate. “They make the

BRAKEMAN Cleary only has 50 metres to push his bobsleigh into a competitive position at the start of each race and must break the sled at the end.

Breakers have about five seconds to get their sleigh going as fast possible.

“The runs are very fast – 120 to 130 kilometres per hour in Calgary – with a lot of Gforce pressure,” said Cleary.

“In the back of the sled I will experience four to five G’s in some corners. (It) takes some time to get used to the pressure, but it is not bad.”

Bobsleigh racing can be taxing on the body, so it’s important to take the proper precautions and care, he said. “(A) typical day involves some weight training and at least one sliding session, sometimes two,”said Cleary, who has a bachelor of arts from Carleton University.

“Other than that, many meals and lots of rest (are important). Bobsleigh really takes a toll on your body, so proper rest and nutrition are key.”

Cleary said he’s thankful for all the support he’s received from his family, friends and sponsors.

“Without the kind support of my family and sponsors, this journey would be a lot tougher.”

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ANDREW SNOOK KOURIER-STANDARD When most drivers see moose-warning signs on the road, then tend to wake up and keep their eyes on the road. That’s probably the case for the opponents of the Perth Jr. B Wings, when they see Adam ‘Moose’ Emmerton hit the ice for a shift.

The 21-year-old, defenceman is playing his final year in the EOJHL, and his first year as captain of the Blue Wings.

“It’s exciting,” Emmerton said. “I get more involved with the team, the younger guys look up to me for leadership.”

The hard-hitting, Kanata-native, was picked up by Perth after playing two years in the former CJHL (now CHL Tier 1) with the Kanata Stallions. Emmerton said that he decided to leave because he was no longer enjoying hockey the way he used to.

“It just got too be too much, too competitive every day,” he said. “I just like to have fun.”

Although Emmerton likes to have fun, that doesn’t mean he fools around on the ice.

He was awarded the Defenceman of the

Year award for the Valley Division in the 2009-10 season, and helped his team win the division that same year, Emmerton’s favourite hockey memory to date.

Steve Sundin, head coach and general manager for the Blue Wings, said that he will be a tough guy to replace next season.

“He’s a fantastic kid, a pleasure to coach,” he said. “Reminds me of a Daniel Alfredsson type of leader, says very little but goes out and leads by example on the ice.

“When the money is on the line, you can count on Emmerton.”

He may be an Alfredsson type of leader, but he grew up idolizing the hard-nosed, tough play of Philadelphia Flyers defenceman Chris Pronger.

“His nickname is ‘Moose’ and it’s appropriate,” Sundin said. “He always comes up with a big hit, or big goal when need it, I can’t say enough good things about him.”

Emmerton said that his goal is to lead the Blue Wings to another Valley Division championship this season, and win the EOJHL championship. Once the season is over, Emmerton plans to continue playing pick-up hockey for fun with friends.

He said that the best advice he can give young players moving up in the system is to not take the game too seriously.

“Just make sure you always have fun,” Emmerton said.

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Students build iPhone application CASSANDRA GALLO All Saints Catholic High School just recently began a high skills major in computer technology, commonly known as the focus program.

In order to qualify for the program, students must take a Grade 10 comm tech class.

Once the students enter Grade 11 they must take two periods of web production and one period of photography along with an elective of their choice; students must also have a co-op credit.

If the students meet these requirements by the time they graduate they will receive a certificate along with their diploma stating that they graduated with an ICTSHSM. One of the two major assignments the focus program students must work on is an educational video game designed for Georges Vanier Catholic School’s

Grade 3 class.

The video game will eventually be turned into an iPhone application.

The All Saints students are planning on meeting with the third graders three times throughout the semester.

They meet these students once to gain feedback on their game concept; another time to have the children test their game; and lastly to show the students their final product.

The second assignment the students must do is build a web page where they will upload the video game they created.

Along with being able to build a video game and web page the students of the All Saints focus program must be able to take apart a computer and put it back together. They learned how to do this when they went on a field trip to the IBM Company.

Kanata kids Melinda and Andrew Meng won the pre-novice dance champion at BMO Skate Canada Sectionals, Eastern Ontario held in Napanee this past weekend.

Andrew also won the championship for pre-novice men at the same event.

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KANATA BEAVERBROOK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Residents of the Beaverbrook Community and, especially, members of the Kanata Beaverbrook Community Association are invited to join their neighbours at a pre-Christmas reception being held Wednesday, Dec. 1.

Augmenting the ambience and refreshments will be displays of the history of Beaverbrook illustrating the many aspects of the community that make it distinctive.

Similar displays at the past two Christmas receptions proved very popular for long-time residents to reminisce and

for newer ones to see the origins of the community.

The recently elected members of the 2010-11executive will be on hand to greet those attending and to discuss the features of Beaverbrook that attracted them to the community.

A major focus of the community association is the retention and augmentation of those features that make Beaverbrook special.

Members of the executive are: Gary Sealey, president; Hugh Nelson, secretary; Jeff Bumstead, treasurer; Andrew Sinclair, web master. directors at large are: Gordon Henderson; Eileen Howell; Kevin Kelly; Mary Anne Marston; Dot

Smale; with former president Fred Boyd being named an honorary director.

Those attending are invited to bring non-perishable food items or to make a cash donation to the Kanata Food Cupboard.

So, Beaverbrook residents, mark your calendars for the KBCA pre-Christmas reception, Wednesday, Dec. 1, in the Beaverbrook Community Centre, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

For further information go to the KBCA website <beaverbrookcommunity.ca> or give Dot Smale a call at 613-5921897.

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Muslim woman builds bridges at Kanata church MARJORIE EDWARDS KANATA UNITED CHURCH

Raheel Raza, noted author, journalist and interfaith advocate, was welcomed to Kanata United Church on Nov. 5 and 6.

This event began a two-year interfaith program, Living Together – The Children of Abraham: Jews, Christians and Muslims.

Raheel first met with the youth of the Kanata United and Glen Cairn United churches. They asked her many provocative and thoughtful questions, showing an awareness of the Muslim faith and an interest in exploring current concerns.

She described the five pillars of the Muslim faith: declaration of the faith (there is no god but Allah and Muhammad is his messenger); prayer and conversation with God five times each day; charity to others; fasting (spiritual cleansing) during the month of Ramadan; a pilgrimage to Mecca (if possible).

Raheel then invited them and the adults of the two congregations to join in her evening prayers.

The Nov. 6 session was open to the public, with over 100

people in attendance to hear Raheel address the topic, “Muslims and Christians: We Have Much to Share”.

During her initial presentation, Raheel explored some of the difficulties experienced by people from many countries who immigrate to secular, multicultural Canada, where religious freedom is respected and where diversity is celebrated.

Raheel pointed out that there are Muslims in Canada from almost 60 countries of the world, the vast majority of whom are law-abiding citizens, devout Muslims, but that their religion has been “hijacked”.

Many of the ideas that extremists quote as religious law are, in fact, not part of the Muslim faith, she said.

The Koran speaks of war in terms of self defence, and stipulates the protection of non-combatants, women, children and the environment, she said. Suicide bombing is clearly identified as a major sin and is not justifiable under any circumstances, she said. Raheel explained the concept of jihad as a personal, spiritual struggle, and condemned the acceptance and marketing of armed jihad today.

The Koran teaches that Muslims, Jews and Christians have a common ancestor in Abraham; that we are all “people of

the book”, with much more in common than that which might divide us.

Raheel then asked for questions, saying that any question could be asked and that all questions would be answered.

Muhammad’s original message to the tribal societies living in Arabia was from one God, urging peace and cooperation among the tribes, and equality and respect among men and women.

Men, as well as women, should dress modestly in accord with local custom and personal preference.

An imam is chosen by a community and should be well informed religiously and culturally. Mosque and family are very important to Muslims.

Raheel stressed that change and healing must come from within. Fundamentalism is a reality in Christianity as well as in Islam; moderates must claim their faith, and condemn their own radicals.Christian and Muslim messages are much the same – we are to love God and serve others.

Kanata United plans to hold future public educational events aimed at exploring the diverse faiths around us, believing that by learning from others, we can learn more about ourselves.

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Nov. 21 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; St. Xenia Orthodox Cathedral is hosting the fundraiser, Siberian Pelmeni Festival at 2 Colchester Square (at Campeau Drive) in Kanata from noon to 3 p.m.

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Nov. 23 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kanata North ward council meeting, 7 p.m. at Stephen Leacock School Library, 25 Leacock Dr., Kanata.

Nov 27 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Christmas craft fair, over 30 vendors at St. Martin de Porres School, 20 McKitrick Dr., Kanata. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. free admission and parking.

Nov. 27 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Trinity Advent Celebration, Trinity Presbyterian Church, huge bazaar 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Bake sale with lots of Christmas baking, delectable luncheon of home made soups, specialty cakes, hot dogs for the kids and more. Craft table, silent auction, great bargains, great gifts and the special feature is an art sale of original works by talented artists. Come help support Trinity and the many mission projects they support. 110 McCurdy Dr. For more information call 613836-1429 or visit www. trinitykanata.ca.

Nov. 28 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:30 pm Advent lessons and carols concert at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Come and enjoy a great beginning to the Advent season with this special concert featuring the Trinity choir and guest soloist David Chin. Tickets $10 per adult and $20 for entire family. Refreshments.

Join us at 110 Mc Curdy Dr. Call 613-836-1429, www.trinitykanata.ca for more info.

Nov. 28 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The choirs of Glen Cairn United Church present â&#x20AC;&#x153;Comfort and Joy,â&#x20AC;? an evening of seasonal anthems, carols & songs. 7 p.m. at Glen Cairn United Church, 140 Abbeyhill Dr., Kanata. Proceeds from the free will offering to support the Friends of Hospice Ottawa. Refreshments following.

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Women of all ages are invited to attend and learn about volunteer work with IODE. For more information, please visit our website at www. iodewalterbaker.weebly. com or call Sue Ellwood at 613- 591-0136.

Nov. 19 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Annual festive dinner and dance evening hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #638 at 70 Hines Rd., Kanata. The dinner will be turkey with all the trimmings.

Dance and sing along to the music with Peter on the keyboard and Brian on the guitar. Prizes! $12 minimum donation per person. Guests are invited to bring a wrapped gift valued at $5 for distribution by a special guest. Also, the Auxiliary will receive non-perishable food and cash donations for the Kanata Food Cupboard.

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The art of a good cause Christmas Oratorio Trinity Presbyterian Church in Kanata has outgrown its current facilities. Meeting rooms for church and community groups are at a premium. Christian education facilities are limited. Two worship services are held each Sunday morning to accommodate growing numbers.

Land which has been a gift from a generous family in the congregation has been cleared, and the foundation is in!

They hope to continue the building process in the spring and to be moved in by next Christmas.

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On Saturday, Nov. 27, some local artists including Brian Kelly, Stephen Rothwell and Rosemary Randall to name a few, will be displaying their work for show and sale at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 110 McCurdy Dr., Kanata from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The gallery space will also be filled by the beautiful live music of musician friends of the congregation.

Also going on at this busy church on the same day is a Christmas craft and bake sale featuring all sorts of delicious food, and a cafe where you can sit, relax and enjoy some refreshments.

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When? November 23rd 7-9 pm Where? 245 Stafford Rd. West X Moodie Dr. (TD Canada Trust building) Contact Mie e for more info at 613.829.1818 or mdriver@kwvip.ca Open to all members of the public as well as sales representa ves from O awa area brokerages

comes to St. Paul’s KANATA CHORAL SOCIETY The Kanata Choral Society will perform Christmas Oratorio by Johann Sebastian Bach at St. Paul’s Anglican Church on Nov. 27.

Throughout December we hear in North America performances of Handel’s Messiah.

However in Europe the Messiah is sung during Lent and at Easter.

But at Christmas time one can hear and attend performances of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio.

This major work was intended to be performed over six major church days as it has six parts.

The first part describes the birth of Jesus and was intended for Christmas Day. The second and third parts deal with the announcements to the shepherds and their subsequent visit to the stable.

The fourth part is for New Year’s Day and describes the circumcision and naming of the Child while the fifth part is for the first Sunday after New Year and deals with the journey of the Magi and the subsequent flight into Egypt.

The final part describes the adoration of the Magi on Epiphany.

The chorales especially are well

known as Bach re-used the melody from the first part for the final part and he re-used this five times in the St. Matthew Passion.

Soloists will be: Tzeitel Abrego, soprano; Lisa Webber, mezzo-soprano; Tonatiuh Abrego, tenor and Kyle Merrithew, baritone.

Scott Auchinleck will conduct the choir.

In September, Auchinleck was appointed as the new music director, a post held by Gloria Jean Nagy for eight years.

Sara-Lynn Hutchison will be the accompanist.

The concert will end with some well known Christmas carols while the audience will get a chance to test their voices with a sing-along.

There will be a reception after the concert to which all audience members are invited.

The concert starts at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and children 13-plus, and admission is free for children 13 and younger.

Tickets are available at Domenic’s Music and CD Warehouse, all locations and at the door.

For more information, please visit www.kanatachoralsociety.ca or phone 613-592-1991.

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The award was presented during the club’s gymathon, attended by more than 100 young rhythmic gymnasts from Kanata. The athletes raised $3,464 for the not-forprofit club while participating in activities with ropes, hoops, balls and ribbons.

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