Trades In - Ville de Châteauguay
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Trades In - Ville de Châteauguay
e e ne! FTarke o Trades In Spensir Roy A brilliant idea was formed. That idea was to create a program that would allow children to view possible job opportunities for the future and the type of involvement each one would require. This idea involves the Trades in Motion program, freely providing a mini-class on each of the trades for which programs are offered in our area. This event is hosted by two local school boards, namely New Frontiers and Grandes Seigneuries, which provide post secondary education in a wide variety of trades. What is best of all about the program is how students react to the opportunity. As they enter the tents that are set up, they are given an introduction about what each program comprises and how they will go about visiting the trades. Each student has a chance to visit two kiosks (the area where the trade is being taught) for twenty minutes and participate while assisted by the teachers on hand. Each kiosk will cover certain areas of the trade and give future information on what would be required before the students move on. After the forty minutes are over the students can roam freely around the tents and pick up facts on specific interests that they can try when they return the following year. The program targets June 2013 Motion Introducing students to the trades at a young age was the goal of the Trades In Motion event hosted under the big top in the St. Willibrord Elementary parking lot April 9-11. Hundreds of students from two school boards attended the show. (photo: Brendan O’Brien) students in elementary and early high school students, to maximize its effect on the future. The students participating Hands-on education = also pay close attention as no time is to be wasted. As Mr. Muirhead, an organizer for the event, stated, “They arrive, they do their thing and they go, no time is to be wasted”. The reason for this is to hold students’ attention and to allow as many students as possible from both school boards to participate. Knowing that CEGEP is not suited to everyone, Trades In Motion aims to help students who don’t want to go onto CEGEP find interests elsewhere. It was an excellent experience and the program plans to continue for many years to come. minds on the future Middle school and high school students got to try their hand at trades such as carpentry, horticulture, auto mechanics, RV repair, hairdressing, accounting,computer technologies, and more to get them thinking about their future careers. New Frontiers and Grandes Seigneuries school boards jointly hosted the event. (photos: Brendan O’Brien & Kirk Elsmore) 2 community update June 2013 Vision Newspaper Espace: keeping children safe Jessica Thauvette Espace Chateauguay is an organization devoted to preventing violence against children. They believe that the best way to achieve that is by giving children the means, resources and education they need to protect themselves. Espace Chateauguay also believes that adults play an essential role in preventing violence. At Espace, adults receive support and discover how they can get prevent violence as well as deal with it. CAP-ESPACE utilizes a program in elementary schools that works with children from kindergarten to grade six and uses unique methods to have a larger and longer lasting impact. In a 75-minute workshop adapted for each age group the ESPACE employees Mireille Poirier, Stephanie Rioux, Julie Mailhot, Nathalie Lafleur, and Anne-Marie Newcombe (not pictured) plan workshops and skits that teach children to stand up to abuse and bullying. (photo: Anna Yates Potier) kids participate in a role-playing exercise where a situation portraying different forms of violence is acted out. The children then have to decide if the person in the situation was safe, strong, and free. The workshops aim at improving selfesteem and problem solving abilities, as well as learning to communicate and cooperate. The objective of CAPESPACE is to reduce the vulnerability of children to violence, to teach children strategies to help prevent situations, to offer help to children in need, to sensitize adults to violence against children, and to make child abuse prevention a public issue. The main tool Espace Chateauguay uses is education; they offer useful information for children’s benefit, such as The Door That’s Not Locked, an information guide for parents of children ages 10-12. The guide suggests balancing the amount of time the youth spend online, using filtering software, and supervising their activities and many other useful tips. It also explains the risks in allowing your kids online and the things you should talk to your child about. For more information, visit www.thedoorthatsnotlocked.ca. Senior safety program in full swing Amanda Bennett It has already been three months since the official launch of “Seniors’ Safety Matters”, a project aimed at creating awareness about elder abuse and mistreatment. This vast information campaign began in March with the distribution of lanyard money-holders for seniors residing in Châteauguay, Mercier, Léry, St-Isidore, St-Urbain-Premier and Ste-Martine. Amanda Bennett, project coordinator, Agent Nathalie Langevin, the Châteauguay Police Department’s Community Relations Officer and Danielle Wolfe, Director of the Centre d’action bénévole du grand Châteauguay volunteer bureau, visited a number of places frequented by seniors, for example the Châteauguay and St-UrbainPremier Offices municipaux d’habitation residences, the Civitan Club, the 55+ Center and Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish, to name but a few. Officer Langevin underscored the importance of this initiative by choosing to hold information kiosks on seniors’ safety at the Châteauguay Shopping Center and Anna Laberge Hospital during Police Week from May 13-17. Approximately 600 lanyard money holders were distributed via the kiosks and close to 1500 have been handed out to date. Visits to locations frequented by seniors will continue throughout the summer and fall of 2013. The “Seniors’ Safety Matters” implementation committee also unveiled the second phase of the project; a theatre production called “Wake Up Arthur”. The script was written by two police officers and will be presented by the Troupe Poivre et Sel, a professional theatre group from Gatineau. The play, created for audiences of individuals aged 65 years and up, will be offered free of charge on numerous occasions in both English and French throughout the greater Châteauguay area. “Wake Up Arthur” is both entertaining and informative, and aims to create awareness about the types of fraud, abuse and isolation which can and do regularly befall senior citizens. “Wake Up Arthur” will be presented in French (under the name Réveille-toi Arthur) for seniors in Châteauguay on June 6, September 4, and October 16, as well as in English on June 13 and October 2, at the Châteauguay Cultural Center located at 15 Maple Boulevard. All shows begin at 2 pm. The play will also be presented in French at 2 pm on September 12 at the StJean-Baptiste & Desjardins Community Center in Ste-Martine at 13, RonaldoBélanger Street. Finally, the play will be presented in French for seniors from Mercier and St-Isidore on September 19 at 2 pm at the Maurice Perron Community Center which is located at 730, St-JeanBaptiste Boulevard in Mercier. For more information or if you would like to reserve a free ticket for one of the theatre productions, please call the Centre d’action bénévole at 450.699.6289. Check out Vision online Thanks to our community partners, The City of Chateauguay and Le Soleil newspaper, we are pleased to offer you online access to Vision. Add the following sites to your bookmarks and stay up to date with community news in English! virtual paper City of Chateauguay website http://www.ville.chateauguay.qc.ca/en/publications-reports/233 Le Soleil newspaper website http://virtuel.canoe.ca (under Éditeurs choose ‘Le Soleil de Chateauguay - Vision’) blog http://blogues.hebdosregionaux.ca/vision/ Vision C h â t e a u g u a y c/o Billings High School 210 McLeod, Châteauguay, QC J6J 2H4 450-691-3230 ext. 355 [email protected] Project Manager & Editor Mary Leblanc Layout Editor Mary Leblanc Journalism Teacher David Neudorfer Copy Editors Val Allen, Geza Burai, Angela Croteau, Shirley Donohue, Judy Markhauser, Paula Monette-Bennett, Kelsey Powell, Jill Smeall, Mary Verelli Advertising Mary Leblanc Contributing writers & photographers Sabrina De Rosa, Chloe Emond-Lane, Shandy Massicotte, Brendan O’Brien, Kirk Elsmore, Tyrone Freeman, Shannon Gillette, Ryan Holowaty, Corey Janisse, Ryan Moulton, Spensir Roy, Lissa Simoneau, Samantha Stevens, Anna Yates-Potier, Jessica Thauvette, Natacha Veilleux --------------------------------------- See Vision online at: www.hsbillings.qc.ca/pages/links. html and click on ‘current edition’ --------------------------------------We acknowledge the financial support of the Forum Jeunesse de la Vallée-duHaut-Saint-Laurent 2012-2013 Provisional member of: --------------------------------------- Vision would like to thank the following citizens and businesses for their generous support. Although space does not allow to list all donors, Vision also thanks those who donate under $100. Your combined donations help us greatly! ------------ Sponsors ($1,000 & +) Forum Jeunesse McDonald’s Restaurant La table de concertation jeunesse de Châteauguay Chateauguay Civitan Club PIerre Moreau, MNA ----------- Patrons ($100 & +) Chateauguay Seniors Catherine Hooper Alish O’Keeffe Debbie Hofer 55+ Centre Ed Colton 3 community update June 2013 Vision Newspaper More than ‘Magic’ needed to restore the hobby shop the way to the ice cream parlour, the businesses were burnt to the ground, including the infamous hobby shop. It seems that customers, friends, and family members of the memorable hobby shop, Sous Sol Hobby, will surely miss the store. However, collectors don’t wish to give up so easily on the store’s rebirth. The owners of the store, Norm and Val Brodati, used to hold weekly tournaments of the card game ‘Magic the Gathering’, considered to be a very collectable game. In fact, the week before the fire, Sous Sol was readying its’ store for an upcoming prerelease of a new set of cards for the ‘Magic’ card game. Unfortunately, due to what happened, the tournament was The terrible fire that destroyed half the Maple Shopping cancelled, leaving loyal gamers Centre on April 19 impacted several small businesses. and the shop’s faithful owners (photos: Kirk Elsmore) very upset. These pre-release events were very important for Kirk Elsmore the shop, not only in increasing revenue What a disaster! On April 19, a Friday but in introducing more people to the afternoon, the Maple Shopping Centre game of ‘Magic’; that is what Sous Sol caught fire, taking down many businesses really loved to do. Although some players showed their and setting a record in Chateauguay for the largest fire. From the bowling alley all respect by still attending the pre-release Boxer event, they simply chatted with the owners around what is left of Sous Sol Hobby at the Maple shopping centre. Long running ‘Magic’player Francois Allard, along with other clients from Sous Sol, are battling with insurance claims, since the shop rented out lockers where players could store cards and other miscellaneous objects. “Trying to explain to the insurance guy on how much these cards are worth is near to impossible,” Francois explains. “I’ve lost over $4,000 in cards, but to tell them that a piece of paper is worth more than $20 is a joke.” It is hard to believe, but Sous Sol Hobby owners Norm & Val Brodati are struggling to many others also lost their recover losses, but plan to persevere. stuff. However, it is not the fault of the owners. “If I without the store. “We should be opened would have had a chance to take one thing just before the new set releases at the end out, it would have been all the binders of September,” said Val, who is eagerly and cards that belonged to other people,” looking forward to it. I think everyone Norm stated, feeling responsible. will surely enjoy the shops’ presence yet Will this be the end of Sous Sol Hobby? again, because not only was the place a It seems not. Norm and Val do have plans shop but a place where people would to restart their wonderful business again go just to hang out or say ‘hello’ to the if everything goes well. In fact, Val was owners. ready to have the pre-release event even A.M.R. pets of the month Hello, my name is Boxer, and I’m a... you guessed it...a Boxer! I was found stray on the streets of Chateauguay on May 4, 2013. I’m 4 years old and they say I’m nice and gentle. I love to play and I’m very sociable. They recommend that I take obedience courses and I also need house training. Come and visit me at AMR Refuge during adoption hours and check their website listed below for details. Cotonel Hi, my name is Cotonel. I’m a nice 4-year-old cat. My former owners had to leave me at the shelter because of illness. I’m affectionate and get along well with other cats. My nails are removed from my two front paws. You can visit me at the AMR Refuge during adoption hours. For more details, visit their website. For more details, visit AMR’s website: www.refugeamr.com or contact Refuge AMR at 47 St-Pierre, St-Constant, tel: 450-638-9698. Hours are Monday-Wednesday: noon-5:00 p.m.; Thursday-Friday: noon-8:00 p.m.; Saturday: noon – 2:00 p.m. community update Vision Newspaper Five easy ways to become more eco-friendly Ryan Holowaty With Earth Day just behind us, you may want to be a bit kinder to mother earth. These everyday tips and tricks will not only help the Earth, but may also help your wallet. 1. Time yourself while taking a shower It’s easy to get distracted while taking a shower, especially if you’re tired or in need of relaxation. Timing yourself will cause you to focus on the mission of getting clean. You can set goals for yourself and try to beat your previous time. It’s a fun way to wake up in the morning that will save some water. 2. Buy rechargeable batteries They might be a bit more expensive than the traditional one-use kind; however they’ll be worth it in the long run. You’ll save money by not having to restock and if you buy more than you need you can switch out dead ones with charged ones and go on your day. This will cut down on the harmful chemicals produced by throwing away one-use batteries. 3. Open the blinds and shut the light Natural light is a great source of vitamin D and as we spend more time in the office, at school or at home, it is a vitamin we can all use a bit more of. It will cut not only your usage but the electric bill too. To go the extra mile: shut lights when they’re not in use for even more earth/wallet savings! 4. Use less paper after washing your hands To do this: simply shake your hands in the sink about for about 5-10 seconds. Then tear a piece of paper about 15 cm (or 6 inches), or if the dispenser gives it to you pre-cut use only one. Fold it in half and wipe your hands. The rest of the moisture will air dry. To go the extra mile with this one: compete with yourself and try to see how small you can get the piece of paper while still getting dry hands. 5. Submit paperwork online Whether it is at school, at work, banking or filing taxes, save yourself the hassle of all the paper and submit your documents online. It’s a great way to save trees by cutting paper usage as well as to save money on printer ink and paper. Best of all most people already have an email address and most work happens on a computer, so it’s even easier than walking to the printer, loading it with paper and then stapling it together and hoping it won’t wrinkle between the house and where it needs to be. Today in history: May 15 In 1602, Cape Cod was discovered by English navigator, Bartholomew Gosnold. Cape Cod is one of the biggest barrier islands in the world, and found in Massachusetts. During the winter it is a few degrees warmer and a few degrees colder in the summer, it has a late spring and a mild fall than the mainland. Cape Cod is a major tourist attraction in the summer due to its beautiful beaches. Sabrina De Rosa In 1940, today’s largest fast food restaurant, McDonald’s, opened its first eatery in San Bernardino, California. McDonald’s now has more than 33,000 franchiseds in 118 countries around the world. This fast food restaurant was begun by Richard and Maurice McDonald with the headquarters in the United States. The original mascot was a chef’s hat placed on top of a hamburger-shaped head that was named Speeded, who was eventually replaced by Ronald McDonald in 1967. 4 June 2013 In 1928, the cartoon character Mickey Mouse appeared in his first test screening, Plane Crazy, but it did not impress the audience and failed to attract a distributor. Created by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks at a Walt Disney studio, Mickey Mouse finally caught on and found a distributor in November of 1928 for Steamboat Willie. Need a screen door? Contact PHANTOM & tell them you saw their ad in Vision! QCGN is looking for a few good men and women The Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN) is seeking nominations for its fifth annual Sheila and Victor Goldbloom Distinguished Community Service Award which celebrates individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Quebec’s English-speaking community. “Candidates for our distinguished community service award should have demonstrated leadership and commitment as a volunteer or as a professional in their chosen field of endeavour,” explained QCGN President Dan Lamoureux, noting that contributions can be in any and all regions of Quebec and in any field from business to academia; from youth to seniors; from health and social services to arts and culture; and any other area such as heritage, the environment and sports. “The Goldbloom Award was instituted during the 15th anniversary of the QCGN in 2009 to honour individuals who, like Dr. and Mrs. Goldbloom, have gone above and beyond in contributing to the vitality and understanding of our community and to building bridges of understanding between Quebecers of different backgrounds,” said Lamoureux, explaining the awards will be judged by a panel of outstanding Quebecers that will include past winners and past judges. The jury will consider a number of factors including the impact of the nominee’s contributions as well as the breadth and impact of their work. This year the QCGN will mark the fifth anniversary with a special ceremony that will include a performance by the comedic duo of Bowser and Blue who will entertain us with their original brand of satiric humour. The evening will be emceed by Richard Dagenais and Camille Ross, co-anchors of Global Montreal Morning News, will take place at Montreal’s St. James Club on Thursday, October 17. The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, July 31. More details on the award on how to nominate someone can be found on the QCGN website at www.qcgn.ca/nominate-a-candidate. The Quebec Community Groups Network (www.qcgn.ca) is a not-forprofit organization bringing together 41 English-language community organizations across Quebec. Its mission is to identify, explore and address strategic issues affecting the development and vitality of Englishspeaking Quebec and to encourage dialogue and collaboration among its member organizations, individuals, community groups, institutions and leaders. aboriginal pride Vision Newspaper Idle No More still a vital force Chloe Emond-Lane The Canadian government’s failure to meet the First Nations demands for protection of their waterways, territories and general protection of their rights has triggered protests across the country. Idle No More is inspired in part by the liquid diet hunger strike initiated by Chief Theresa Spence from Attawapiskat in response to alleged legislative abuses of indigenous treaty rights by the federal government. This movement mainly erupted because of Bill C-45 which modifies the Navigable Waters Protection Act (NWPA), now called the Navigation Protection Act. This act dictates and monitors the types of boats that are permitted to pass through certain waters. Many of these waterways run through Aboriginal territories. Previously the Bill was handled by the federal government, but it will now be run by individual provincial and municipal governments, which has caused concern to Native communities in Canada. Rusty Nolan, a security guard at Howard S. Billings, is an active contributor to the movement in Kahnawake. Rusty stated that this movement is not only for Native people. “This movement is an opportunity that everybody could use to fight injustice. We should work together toward maintaining our way of life as a people, as Canadians and as Natives to ensure that our Canadian government is making the right decisions for everybody.” When asked how the Idle No More movement plans on accomplishing their goals, Rusty stated, “Through educating people, protesting, and spreading awareness. We should talk to each other. Come sit with us to express our rights as humans.” Many people say this movement is also an opportunity to expose the injustices regarding other issues that concern Native The Idle No More movement was begun to fight injustice; not only injustice that affects First Nations peoples, but all Canadians if they wish to resist total government control of natural resources. Aboriginal culture soars at HSB Brendan, Tyrone, Ryan H, Chloe, & Kirk Mohawk and Kahnawake culture was presented at Howard S. Billings on April 30. The aim: to share and educate staff and students on an overlooked part of local Canadian history and culture. Trina Stacey hosted the event with help from HSB’s NEST (Native Education Support Team) students and staff members, along with members of the Kahnawake Cultural Center. The audience was exposed to recitations in the Mohawk language, traditional dances and songs accompanied by the drums. The auditorium was filled with enthusiasm when some students joined the traditional native dancing. An interesting focus point was that students were engaged with positive attitudes throughout the event, even though most spectators were not familiar with the Mohawk language. Ms. Stacey frequently resisted applause, although appreciated, and explained that it was not necessary. The true sign of appreciation is one’s participation and one’s enjoyment. She constantly reminded spectators that they weren’t watching a show and that they should be participating in a ceremony, in the spirit of sharing Mohawk culture and tradition. The event started off with a thanksgiving speech, paying tribute to the Creator for all the amenities provided on the earth, from the trees to the birds. In the Iroquoian culture, the Creator left behind “instructions”. These instructions are: 1) Give thanks. 2) Be loving to one another. 3) Make peace. These along with others are the basic guidelines to how the Iroquois are to live their lives. This puts each person on the same page by being humble and respectful. The thanksgiving speech was followed by dances including the popular Round Dance, which includes drums. The significance of the drums being a circle that connects to the circle of life and the circle of seasons. Students learned that all the dances have a specific meaning. In the Stomp Dance, the dancers feel the earth with their feet. Students were invited to participate in the dance on stage. Trina Stacey mentioned that the dancers reply to each other, kind of like an answer and call. For the Round Dance, the dancers stand in a circle, holding hands. They dance in a circular motion counterclockwise, then stop dancing and go clockwise. A special water-drum is played during this dance. It represents life. The water-drum is made up of water, air, earth (wood), fire, animal skin and anything else that relates to life. 5 June 2013 communities. The Canadian Center for Policy Alternatives reported a study made in 2006 regarding the income gap between the Native Canadians and the rest of Canada. The median income for Aboriginal peoples was 30% lower than for non-Native Canadians. Lack of proper education is another important issue in the Native community that is a contributing factor to increased poverty. According to the Center for Social Justice, 68% of Aboriginal youth graduated compared to 83% of non-Aboriginal youth. Many Native communities have a higher rate of substance abuse. A survey by the Nunavik Inuit Health Society in Nunavik reported an illegal substance abuse rate of 60% in the community, more than four times higher than that observed in Canada. The movement intends to keep Canadians focused on Native Canadian issues that need to be resolved. The movement is working hard to get the attention of the Canadian government with the goal of ultimately being able to be included in any decisions made by the government concerning Native issues. It is in the best interest of all Canadians to take note of their efforts and to work in solidarity with Native Canadians in achieving their goals for all people. After all the dancing, the crowd settled down and Trina Stacey gave a final closing, as she and the others on stage sang the Corn Bread song. It was a truly interesting experience of education and cultural sharing. A really enjoyable part was how the auditorium was transformed into an imaginary Long House where the rules and cultures thrive, influencing and broadening the sights of our students. Mohawk students from Billings teamed up with members from the Kahnawake Cultural Centre to share their culture with the rest of HSB staff & students during a special social filled with songs and dances on April 30. (photos: Brendan O’Brien) 6 entertainment June 2013 Vision Newspaper Did they really say that? Shannon Gillette In today’s society, we all communicate through language. Sometimes we don’t think before we speak and we say something silly. Everyone does it, and sometimes someone hears you say something stupid and uses it against you. For example, celebrities are constantly on camera and being followed around by paparazzi, who often switch things that celebrities say. Here are a few examples of silly things that some famous people have said and you just think to yourself, “Did they really just say that?” Justin Bieber, pop singer: V i s i te d Anne Frank’s house, the Amsterdam museum dedicated to p re s e r v i n g the memory of the young holocaust victim, and wrote this in the guest book; “Truly inspiring to be able to come here. Anne was a great girl. Hopefully she would have been a ‘Belieber’.” Mariah Carey, pop singer: Was on the red carpet for the TV show she is on, ‘American Idol’ and said, “Whenever I watch TV and see those poor starving kids all over the world, I can’t help but cry. I mean I’d love to be skinny like that but not with all those flies and death and stuff.” Snooki, actress: While pregnant, TMZ caught her saying this; “Pregnancy is HELL; the process of childbearing is much more disgusting than everyone makes it out to be.” Jessica Simpson, actress: “Is this chicken, what I have, or is this fish? I know its tuna, but it says ‘Chicken of the Sea.’” Lana Del Rey Sophie Neacsu Elizabeth Woolridge Grant also known by her stage name, Lana Del Rey, was born in New York on June 21, 1986. She grew up in Lake Placid with her two younger siblings and sang in her local church choir as a child. She later on in life attended Fordham University in New York and studied philosophy also known as metaphysics. Of this she said, “It bridged the gap between God and science. I was interested in God and how technology could bring us closer to finding out where we came from and why.” She also said that was when her musical experience truly began. Her uncle taught her how to play guitar which also opened her eyes and made her realize that she could write millions of songs with just six chords. She started performing in clubs around New York, playing under various names such as Sparkle Jump Rope Queen and Lizzy Grant but she never thought about taking her singing seriously and actually pursuing it. At the age of twenty, Lana signed a record contract for $10,000 and moved into a trailer park outside of her city. Instead of working on her music, she took part in community service and focused on helping the homeless, reaching out to people with drug and alcohol addiction because she was Music Commentary once herself an alcoholic. A few years later, she was signed by Stranger Records and released her debut single “Video Games” and also signed a joint deal with Interscope Records and Polydor and created her very first album “Born To Die”. Lana is not only a singer but a model as well; in January of 2012 she signed with NEXT Model Management and has also modeled for the clothing store H&M. Lana’s style can be described as a selfstyled gangsta Nancy Sinatra. Her music varies in very different aspects of pop culture but mostly reflects the 1950’s and 60’s. She has the persona of an Americana lounge singer. Despite the various stage names she’s had, she chose the name Lana Del Rey because she claims it’s beautiful and her Spanish-speaking Cuban friends helped her create it. It also reminds her of the glamorous seasides. Her songs vary from many different beats and also the way she sings. In some songs you can hear more of a rap tempo to her voice and in other songs she sings in an angelic and soft voice. Her voice has been described as unique, captivating and highly emotive. If you enjoy artists like Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra or for the younger generation, Eminem, you’re guaranteed to enjoy her music! The best new apps to check out for your cell phone. (photo: Anna Yates-Potier) Geeky garbage Anna Yates-Potier Things change. They evolve. They are reborn and recreated. And that’s what makes this world beautiful. From a seed in a Styrofoam cup growing and blooming into a bright flower or the glowing morning sun up high in the sky slowly lowering itself as the moon rises up beyond the stars; things change. That is what’s happening right now, as you read this article; the seconds are ticking by, planes are lifting off into the forbidden clouds, borders are being crossed. The question behind all of this madness is simple: why do you think I care? It is your future, your past and your present. Letters-calls-e-mails-texts. This is who we are, who we’ve become. Within the last six months there have been hundreds of thousands of millions of new pieces of technology created, bought, destroyed and replaced. It’s a cycle that humanity is addicted to; a cycle that society thrives on. Since the start of the 2013 year there have been so many new phones made to suit your habits, style and personality. You customize to the absolute max until your phone is as close to you as humanly possible. Apple I-Phones The Apple I-Phone 5 came out in Quebec on September 12, 2012, and raised a lot of publicity and curious eyes. It was rated a 4.5 star on 5 from TechRadar, an online site focused on technology, news and reviews of tech products, focusing mostly on cellphones, for its small mass, bigger screen, and amazing camera. All of the Apple I-Phones are able to download apps. The top 3 apps for the Apple I-Phone right now are: 1) Infinity Blade II. Infinity Blade II’s Vault of Tears is jam-packed with secrets and branching paths giving gamers plenty of reason to fight their way through every nook and cranny. Even after the hours-long campaign is complete players can still compete in largegroup “Clash Mob” challenges - the game truly is endless. (See review at https://play.google. com/store/apps/details?id=com.werinteractive. playr ) 2) Tiny Wings. While Tiny Wings may initially seem like a goofy excuse to launch a slippery, squealing bird through the sky, once you take the time to understand how chaining perfect slides boost your score and the best place to land on a slope to ensure you speed isn’t hindered. It’s an immensely replayable, endlessly charming and challenging experience. (http://ca.ign.com/articles/2013/02/07/the-top25-iphone-and-ipad-games?page=5) 3) Cut The Rope. Each level takes just a few seconds to solve, making it a perfect time-killer. But with much trickier three-star solutions and over 300 levels available in total, there is plenty of meaty brain-bending puzzles for gamers to sink their teeth into as well. Each set of stages introduces a new prop for gamers to play around with - steam vents, portals, gravity-swapping switches, trampolines and plenty more. (http:// ca.ign.com/articles/2013/02/07/the-top-25iphone-and-ipad-games?page=5). Samsung Galaxy S4 The world never ceases to amaze the human eye. The new Samsung Galaxy S4 has been known to be the most powerful and desirable device from Samsung yet, with its breath taking screen, 13 megapixel camera and much like the Apple I-Phone 5, small mass. TechRadar said “the screen on the S4 has been increased once more, to a whopping 5-inch display with Full HD resolution. This means the same amount of pixels you’d have seen on a TV that cost well over £1000 four years ago is now riding around in your pocket.” To think that things have escalated so quickly is crazy, but so fascinating. Like all technology, it has apps that improve its performance and attract more people. The top three apps are 1) I AM PLAYR is a companion to the smash web game that lets you play the life of a professional footballer. The Android version lets you hone your football skills on the go - anytime, anyplace, anywhere! (https://play.google.com/ store/apps/details?id=com.werinteractive.playr) 2) Tiny Legend : Heroes. A sinister shadow stretches over the land of Kromdor. The dark lord Necralis has imprisoned the continent’s greatest champions and unleashed hordes of murderous monsters on a reign of terror. But into the darkness step brave new adventurers! Do you have the courage to lead them into a new age of heroes? (https://play.google.com/ store/apps/details?id=com.trinitigame.android. tinylegendsheroes) 3) Hills of Glory 3D. A WW2 reverse tower defense game with stunning 3D graphics. In this war game, defend your bunker against hordes of enemies with the military arsenal at your disposal. (https://play.google.com/store/apps/ details?id=com.mando.hog3dfree) The amazing thing about all of the new technology and the apps they offer is that you have a variety of apps to suit what you like. In my opinion, the best thing is being able to get all of these apps for free. For example, all of the ones I have named above are free and you are able to access them easily on your phone and other appliances. Even though the generations before us judge our dependence on the appliances we use, even though they don’t see what we see, and even though they constantly ask, “What did you do before you had that thing?” or “Can’t you put it down for five minutes?” we understand that this is our future. Technology is what we have become. entertainment Vision Newspaper What types of tv series endure? Lissa Simoneau Ryan Moulton The time when a TV show is considered to be a hit or miss is usually during the pilot episode. That is an incredibly short amount of time to make a judgment call, but producers don’t want to waste money on a flop. However, some series take a little while to catch on. Although many TV shows have bid their farewell early on or overstayed their welcome, some have stayed in our minds for generations. Some would argue that the most enduring shows are classics or underrated gems. Most of the longest running TV series are American-born and are news broadcasts that started as radio shows, while others are entertainment shows that started as radio shows. In Canada, the longest running program is Hockey Night in Canada, which started as a television show in 1952, but ran as a radio show long before. Others shows come from all around the world, such as Tagesschau from Germany, which is a newscast that started in 1952 and is still running today. Dr. Who, which hails from across the pond, is celebrating its 50th anniversary, the longest running science fiction television show in the world (see article below). TV shows can leave a legacy behind, such as M*A*S*H did, which, at one point in its 11-year run, was the most popular show in the world. Even though it ran so 7 June 2013 long, considering that most television shows today only last 5 years, it is relatively short compared to the longest running TV broadcasts on record, which include Gunsmoke, Lassie, The Simpsons, and Law And Order in the top six. Television has had momentous achievements and bestowed coveted awards. The longest running TV broadcasts leave impacts and impressions that will never be forgotten Do you still watch M*A*S*H* reruns or, need we ask, Hockey Night in Canada? and will be enjoyed for years to come. Which ones will you keep in your dvd library? Television The world’s longest running sci-fi television show Kirk Elsmore It’s been 50 years since Doctor Who appeared on the BBC network for the first time, and to this the day the program retains its fame. The show follows the adventures of a humanoid alien with two hearts, known as a “Time Lord,” who goes by the name of The Doctor. Travelling in his TARDIS, he travels throughout space and time battling countless foes and saving the universe. Since Doctor Who has been on the air for so long, various actors have played the role of the main character as Time Lords can regenerate upon death. Once a Time Lord regenerates, his face changes, and a new actor takes the role as the Doctor. Although the plot heavily follows the line of the Doctor in his TARDIS, one does not simply travel alone. From the beginning of travels the Doctor always fashioned himself a companion. Presently Matt Smith, the current Doctor, journeys with Clara, played by Jenna-Louise Coleman, and will be a part of the 50th Anniversary special airing on November 23, 2013. The world and Whovians alike will be tuning in to celebrate the show’s success. The episode will be featuring previous actors on Doctor Who, like David Tennant, the 10th Doctor, and Billie Piper, the companion of Timeless Classics the 9th and 10th doctor, along with famous British actor John Hurt, who is rumoured to have acted the part of the Doctor whose regeneration is unknown. lasted from 1963 with the appearance of the 1st Doctor played by William Hartnell until it’s cancellation in 1989, ending with Sylvester McCoy. Although While it is the longest running sci-fi television show, it’s difficult to say in complete honesty that it is celebrating its 50th anniversary, because Doctor Who has been cancelled in the past and was off air for several years. The first 26 series it’s popularity at the time might have been lacking, the TV series maintained an interested following and soon returned in the form of a film, which was released in 1996, featuring McCoy regenerating into the 8th Doctor, played by Paul McGann. The Wizard of Oz Sammii Stevens The Wizard of Oz is a widely famous movie and has been a favourite for many generations. The movie was filmed in 1939 and has been a hit ever since. It will be celebrating its 75th anniversary this upcoming year. It has been my favourite movie since I first viewed it; I absolutely love the story line and how easily each scene flows into the next. In my personal opinion, I wouldn’t change one thing about this movie because in my eyes, it’s perfect just the way it is. In general, all of the characters and the actors were really well developed. I believe the director made great choices in deciding which actors to hire. The entire cast is what truly brought the movie to life. I also enjoyed all of the music that they made for the movie. It was fun and easy to sing along to and, being a kid, that is something that most kids enjoy very much. I also enjoyed the uniqueness of the story and how it managed to include all of the parts from the original book. Today, this is hard to find in a book-to-movie transition. The Wizard of Oz is a very enjoyable, very likable movie for people of all ages. Unfortunately, the 1996 film, co-produced by American film industries in hopes of reviving the series in America, proved unsuccessful. It took another nine years for BBC studios to recover the series and bring it back to broadcasting in 2005. Ever since Doctor Who’s resurrection, it has gained substantial popularity as the series progressed with famous British actors like Alex Kingston, Sir Michael Gambon, Sir Ian McKellen, Bill Nighy and many more, including classical-crossover singer Katherine Jenkins. Officially, Doctor Who has been aired for 35 years instead of 50, as it claims. The 50th anniversary showing is targeting the true fans of Doctor Who, both old and new. BBC and other associate workers came together to support the great success for the 50th celebration. Time has been kind to this long running series, created by Canadian writer Sydney Newman who brought the program alive and to the air waves in 1963 through BBC Television in England. However you look at it, the show has experienced great success with a tally of nearly 35 seasons, 26 from 1963-1989 and 7 from 2005 to the present, with nearly 800 episodes. Here’s hoping that the myriad occurrences of the Doctor Who series will never reach its EX-TERM-I-NA-TION. “For... years this story has given faithful service to the Young at Heart; and Time has been powerless to put its kindly philosophy out of fashion. To those of you who have been faithful to it in return...and to the Young in Heart, we dedicate this picture.” - Quote from the beginning of the film 8 community update June 2013 Vision Newspaper Summer fun! Affordable things to do around town Tyrone Freeman Chloe Emond-Lane Summer is fast approaching and many of us like to get out of the house. For those who don’t want to spend a lot of money, here are some fun affordable activities to do in and around Châteauguay and Montreal. Montreal Dollar Cinema, 6900 Decarie Square. The Dollar Cinema airs films that are recent releases on DVD and provides a less expensive movie theatre experience. With an admission of $2.50 and all snacks at $1.00, this cinema offers an affordable entertainment. Yellow Door, 3625 Aylmer, Montreal. The Yellow Door is a coffee house situated in the McGill campus. With admission of $5 the Yellow Door features open mic shows and readings of story, poetry and prose. Châteauguay St-Timothy Beach, 240 rue SaintLaurent, Salaberry-de–Valleyfield. With a pleasant natural setting, enjoy a fun filled day in the great outdoors. SaintTimothy beach offers canoeing, kayaking, walking along the beach, picnics and enjoyable parks and of course swimming in quality waters. Les Glaceurs, 453 Rue Saint Sulpice Montreal, Phone: (514) 504-1469. If you are in the mood for a treat Les Glaceurs sells delicious cupcakes and ice cream. You will truly get your money’s worth. Fireworks, Old Port, Montreal Fireworks can usually be seen at the Old Port on Saturdays around 10:00 pm. They’re truly spectacular! facing Île Saint-Bernard. The loop is five kilometers long. Fireworks at the Old Port in Montreal Sidewalk sales, Saint Catherine Street, Montreal. Cool and interesting stuff can be bought at the many sidewalk sales held on Saint Catherine Street. Many stores also give out deals and promotional sales. Carifiesta, René Lévesque Boulevard Experience the Caribbean culture at Montreal’s annual Carifiesta. Held on René Lévesque Boulevard in July, it’s the second largest Caribbean festival in Canada. Enjoy festive music, detailed costumes and colorful floats. The Montreal Science Centre, 2 Rue de la Commune Ouest Montreal, Phone: (514) 496-4724. The Montréal Science Centre offers fun educational activities the whole family can enjoy. Open Monday to Friday from 9:00am 4:00pm, and Saturday to Sunday from 10:00am - 5:00pm. ***At the end of May Montreal hosts a FREE Museum Day. All entry to museums are free, as well as the buses running between museums that day.*** paddle boat and various other types of nautical experiences. Maison Lepailleur 54 Salaberry South, Phone: (450) 698-3193. Built in 1792, Maison Lepailleur is one of the oldest buildings in Chateauguay. Get a guided tour of the house and its gardens. Touring hours are Chateauguay Nautical Centre Saturday and Sunday from 12am - 5pm. From June 24 to August 30 guided tours are also made available at 9:30am - 4:30pm from Tuesday to Friday. Prices: Child $4, Seniors and students $5, Adults $6 and Family (2 adults and 2 children) $12. Nautical Center, 540 boulevard D’Youville. The nautical center offers a beautiful water front view of Lac SaintLouis. You can rent a kayak, a canoe, a Fernand Seguin Park Fernand-Seguin Park, Boulevard Brisebois. This beautiful site features an elevated walkway over a wetland and bird watching, a true delight for nature lovers. Accessible on foot or by bike, the walkway is connected to the Parc de la Commune multipurpose path Quillorama, 250 Boul Saint-Francis, Phone: (450) 692-4318. It’s Friday Maison Lepailleur night and you are bored out of your mind. What do you do? Why not go to Quillorama. Quillorama is family-friendly bowling alley. Ribbon Shirt Day kicks off cultural celebrations As part of Aboriginal Cultural celebrations, all Native students were allowed to wear authentic ribbon shirts on April 25. Shirts in all colors were seen throughout the hallways. Students above proudly wearing their shirts are Lester Whitebean-Cross, Paxton Phillips, Tekahawakwen Rice, Annie Marquis, Graysen Moses, Bryar Lawrence, Onerahtaken:ra RiceCommando, and Karhakaion Benwell Cross. In addition to the social on April 30 (see article on page 5), other activities included a maple taffy sale, strawberry juice & snack sale, Native artifacts and project displays, and a traditional lunch composed of chicken & dumplings, meat pie, cole slaw, strawberry salad, and pumpkin pie. Proceeds will go towards Native Education Support Team (NEST) student activities. (photos: M. Leblanc) billings billboard 9 June 2013 Vision Newspaper HSB grads experience the best of Europe On a 13-day trip to Europe, 42 grade 11 students visited four countries on a life changing trip. The 2013 Europe trip included visits to France, Germany, Austria and Italy. The Trevi Fountain in Rome France Ryan Holowaty Ahh, Paris: the city of love. It was our first stop and although jet lag had affected us, it was a very pleasurable experience. Our tour of Paris took us to see all the sights: from l’Arc de Triumph streets. Of course, when in Rome… many of us bought, shared and enjoyed the French baguettes. With so many bakeries around, finding a cheap delicious snack was never a hard task. All in all, Paris is a world class city, with a deep, rich history and culture. France is a clear example that no matter what happens, whether it be rebellions against kings, tyrannical dictatorships like Napoleon’s, or massive World Wars that happened right in their backyard, there is always a tomorrow and life goes on. Italy Lissa Simoneau Bridges in Florence, Italy I couldn’t wait for April 8 to come. The joys of packing my suit case knowing that I’d be on a plane leaving for Paris was exhilarating. The ride was a little nerve wracking, though, as it was my first time on a plane. However, moving our seats to sit with friends was well worth it. to the Eiffel Tower; from the Louvre to Les Invalides. We had the chance to absorb the beauty of the Notre Dame Cathedral, an old gothic church and in complete contrast, Sacré Cœur, which sits atop Mont Martre as a much newer but equally breath-taking church. However, Paris is much more than just landmarks. Their society is immersed in their history, which spans centuries. The Louvre was once home to kings, but is now turned into a museum featuring such aweinspiring works as the Mona Lisa. As much as one would think their kings, particularly Napoleon, have shaped their lives, there are still traces from both World Wars. The Franklin D. Roosevelt metro station and a Holocaust memorial sight are just two of the more prevalent examples. French cuisine was very unique. For a Euro, locals would buy baguettes, leave the shop with it under their arm, Allie Cavalieri and Wesley Hayman hone their cooking rip pieces off and eat it in the skills in Italy. Forty-two Billings grade 11 students visit the Eiffel Tower in France during the first part of their 13-day trip to Europe, which included stops in Italy, Germany and Austria as well. My favourite place had to be Italy, other than Austria, because the culture was so rich and the monuments jumped out at you. To see the Roman Coliseum up close was breath taking, but I adored standing on the grounds of the Vatican even more, knowing that I’d get to witness the glorious Sistine Chapel up close. Another thing I really enjoyed in Italy, which you could get in all of Europe, was the gelato. I’d give anything to go back to have another bowl! I really enjoyed the trip, and I’d love to do it all again. Except I’d stay in certain places a little longer. Austria Ryan Moulton schnitzel and spaetzle and apple strudel for desert. In Innsbruck the beautiful city was full of wonders and beautiful buildings. Afterwards we enjoyed gelato in a 17th century building and walking the narrow streets full of colourful window displays and characters. The individual groups were making their way to the canal and back to the bus when two young men rode up on a bicycle and began to sing O Canada, and the entire group proceeded to follow along and sing the national anthem. The hotels in Austria were beyond anything in anyone’s wildest dreams with views of the Austrian Alps and awe inspiring views of the cities. In Austria the group visited Salzburg for a wonderful evening in the beautiful Austrian city. The night spent there incorporated a fantastic show of ‘The Sound of Salzburg’, which was made up of traditional Austrian music, Mozart and The Sound of Music. The singers were all graduates of the Salzburg Music School. During the show the group had Ben Godbout and Jordan McMullan are on the attack at a a fantastic meal of gladiator school outside Rome. (photos: Ryan Moulton) 10 billings billboard June 2013 Vision Newspaper 5 study tips for June exams Ryan Holowaty The arrival of June exams is eminent; students will try to study more to ensure that they are one step closer to graduation. It’s a stressful time of the year where students try to cram everything acquired throughout the year in a couple of weeks or days. It doesn’t have to be like this! Use these study tips to boost your productivity while still taking time to relax and unwind. 1: Put away all electronic devices Simply put, electronic devices are a distraction! Turn off the phones, IPods, tablets, TV’s and computers so that you can really focus on the work and not what’s happening on social media. If you fully concentrate on your studies, you’ll absorb more, thus, using less time to review the material. 2: Work on the reward system The reward system helps motivate you to start and continue studying. No one really wants to study, so if you give yourself a little treat or a break you will more likely to enjoy it. For instance, “for this amount of studying, I will allow myself to watch this amount of TV.” Develop a plan and stick to it. Giving yourself time to unwind and de-stress will help you study better and retain more information. Pro tip: If something really frustrates you, leave it, distract yourself for a while and go back to it. In your calm state you can see mistakes or things you forgot the first time around. 3: Talk it out This works very well with history but can be applied to any other subject. Start at the beginning of the chapter in the textbook or notes. Look at the page and if you’re able to summarize the page verbally without reading too much off the page, continue on. Do this until you come across information you skipped on the page and that is the content you study. Next, go back and quiz yourself on the topics covered by the chapters. This can also be useful if you’re studying with a friend. Just remember not to get off topic too much, and to have all distractions removed. Then quiz each other and explain things to one another; essentially, tutor each other. than the people who taught you the content? Using these strategies and tips, exams shouldn’t be such a big worry. Just remember to stay focused, work hard and give 110% into all you do. Don’t forget, in very little time, you’ll be on summer break having a great time with friends and family! Is that a fact? Anna Yates-Potier Shannon Gillette 4: Rewrite the notes A lot of people do this. It’s pretty clear why. It helps them revise the material and retain information because they wrote it down. This can be combined with tip 2 and 3 for maximum effectiveness. Don’t be nervous, be prepared for upcoming exams by following these great tips. (photo: Ryan Holowaty) When glass breaks, the cracks move faster than 3,000 miles per hour. To photograph the event, a camera must shoot at a millionth of a second. 5: Go to tutorials HSB teachers are very dedicated to ensuring your success. Math teachers have tutorials and can be available after school and after exams. The best thing to do if you don’t understand something is to ask them. Most teachers will go the extra mile and help you until you understand. After all, who better to answer your questions The sentence “The quick brown fox jumps over a lazy dog.” uses every letter of the alphabet. You’re born with 300 bones, but when you get to be an adult, you only have 206! That’s because some of babies’ bones fuse together as they grow, resulting in only 206 once they reach adulthood, according to kidshealth.org. PLAN YOUR VACATION WITH DESJARDINS The best way to get away without any hassels ! The Caisse Desjardins de Châteauguay offers a variety of customized products and services that will meet your needs so you can enjoy a wonderful vacation. 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This year’s contestants were, Amberlyn Spremulli, Tiernan Cornford, Sierra BesserPaul, Sarah Lapointe, Hailey Pelland, Kawennitake Foote, Adam WintringhamNorrish, America Benitez, Kwahara:ni Jacobs, and Ariel Fitz-Patrick. First up to sing was Amberlyn, singing Someone Like You by Adele. The judges loved the way she preformed the song. Up next was Tiernan, who sang Brand New You from 13 The Musical. The judges loved how she used her upper register and loved how she chose songs that aren’t as popular as others every time she performed. Then it was Sierra’s turn. She sang If I Ain’t Got You by Alicia Keys. The judges had nothing but good comments for her. Afterwards, Sarah sang Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again from The Phantom of the Opera. Ryan Byrne was shocked and made a humorous comment, saying, “My dad is an opera singer and even I would never attempt singing opera.” Sarah got much kudos for doing so. Next up was Hailey. She sang a unique version of Complicated by Avril Lavigne. The judges like the individuality of Hailey’s song and loved how she made it her own. Ms. Morrison even added, “Every performer here knows how much I dislike Avril Lavigne, but I loved the way you sang it and I would rather listen to you sing it any day than listen to her.” Kawennitake sang A Little Bit Stronger by Sara Evans. The judges loved the quality and maturity of her voice. When it was Adam’s turn, he sang Adele’s song, Rolling In the Deep. The judges had nothing but good comments for him. America then sang an old song called Stompin’ at the Savoy composed by Edgar Sampson. The judges had never heard the song before, but they really enjoyed her performance. When Kwahara:ni sang One And Only by Adele, the judges were blown away by her performance. Ryan was astonished to find out that Kwahara:ni is only 14 years old and was glad he wasn’t competing this year. Last but not least was Ariel; she sang a gospel hymn called His Eye Is On The Sparrow composed by Charles H. Gabriel. The judges loved it. The audience never had a dull moment during the first half of the show. Now it was time for the judges to make their decision about who would be moving on to the finals to sing once more. During the finals the judges were not allowed to comment and the winner would be up to the audience. During the judge’s meeting Ryan sang Your Man by Josh Turner to pass the time. The finalists were Sierra Besser-Paul, Sarah Lapointe, Kawennitake Foote, Kwahara:ni Jacobs, and Ariel FitzPatrick. Sierra was first up yet again for the finals. She sang The Greatest Love Of All by Whitney Houston. Then Sarah sang a song called Fairytale by Sara Bareilles. Kawennitake sang the Disney song Colors Of The Wind from the movie, Pocahontas. Kwahara:ni Sang No One By Alicia Keys. And Ariel sang Still I Rise by Yolanda Adams. All the performances were amazing. Then it was the audience’s time to make their decision. During the ballot collecting that would determine the winner, Ryan came up once again to sing the song, Follow Me by Uncle Kracker. Then the winners were revealed. The 3rd place winner was Sierra Besser-Paul, the 2nd place winner was Ariel Fitz-Patrick, and the winner was Kwahara:ni Jacobs. Kwahara:ni sang one final song, Chasing Pavements by Adele. After the show her family came up to take pictures. They were extremely proud of her. It turns out that almost all of Kwahara:ni’s family members are singers. When asked how they thought she did, her aunt, Donna Jacobs, replied, “We think she did an absolutely phenomenal job and were all very proud of her.” Ryan Byrne also gave his opinion of the show and the performers. “If the contestants 11 June 2013 The 2013 Billings Idol winner, grade 9 student Kwahara:ni Jacobs, with her trophy. (photo: Sammii Stevens) continue like this, Billings Idol could eventually become huge. I think there must be something in the water because the performances were amazing,” he stated. Everyone who participated in Billings Idol did a fantastic job and they all had a great time doing so. Autism run a worthwhile event Zoë Tremblay The crisp air and bright sunshine were the start of a great day on April 28 as runners and walkers laced up for the 5th annual Soutien Autism(e) Support (S.Au. S) Run/Walk for Autism in Candiac, and volunteers assumed positions. A bus full of HSB students showed up to the event to participate in the race. Some students also completed community and service hours in one of the many positions available. And help was definitely needed! More than 1500 participants and volunteers were on the site; the biggest outcome since the race’s beginning a few short years ago! The event has come a long way since it began in 2008. At the first race, organizer Audrey Burt simply wanted to raise awareness for autism, and there were 225 participants and 75 volunteers. But over the next few years, she began to develop ways that she could give back to her community; one of which is the gift of iPads and iPods to schools that help with the event. The aim of S.Au.S. has always been to enrich the lives of the families and children with autism. Having an autistic son herself, Audrey is personally connected to her goal and the organization she established and is deeply passionate about it. The run is the most important event for the organization each year, and it turned out great, thanks to organized plans and devoted volunteers. Students from our school contributed in all domains: tracking the times of the first five finishers in each category, cheering on participants, helping with the kiddie run, giving out medals, working security, and the list goes on. Their hard work contributed to the success of the race, including some amazing finishing times. The first place male runner clocked in at 18:10, and our own participant, grade seven student Celeste Groux, finished at 23:24, taking women’s third place and winning a $50 Running Room gift certificate. Besides the outstanding times and creation of lasting memories, $19,720 was raised, helping to fund the programs and activities of the organization and the gift of iPads to five schools who participated. Other highlights include Audrey’s tearful thank you to her daughter, who is her main cheerleader and puts countless hours into the organization, as well as the talented young runners who participated in the 1-km race. If you weren’t there, give this event a try next year. It wasn’t the first year that Billings students volunteered and it definitely won’t be the last either. The Run/Walk for Autism is a fun-filled day leaving all of its participants fulfilled and happy, whether they were a runner, a walker, or a volunteer. It’s an event worth participating in. Student Anthony Ojeda explains Spain’s many attractions to Vice Principals Ms. Lane and Ms. Claude. (photo: Ms. Smeall) Around the world in 40 ways HSB’s first ever Geo-Expo took place on May 9. A collaborative effort of HSB’s Pre-Work, DARE, and Learning Center programs, the exposition’s goal was to broaden students’ knowledge of places other than home. A total of 40 students were given the opportunity to learn about different countries around the world. After extensive research, each student set up a presentation – poster boards, pictures, native art forms, even local foods were displayed for all who wanted to come and experience the world. The event was a resounding success. From Argentina to North Korea to Papua New Guinea, students and staff alike enjoyed taking a trip around the world. To acknowledge the effort the students put into their work, at the end of the day winners were chosen by a panel of judges. Congratulations to first place winner - Rocco Gallo (Italy), second place - Bianca Gariepy (France), third place – Brook Borrello (Afghanistan) and fourth place – Lindsay Turk (Indonesia). Special mention was also given to Aidan McCambridge’s amazing project on Ireland. 12 commentary June 2013 Vision Newspaper To underclassmen: what you need to know Tyrone Freeman Natacha Veilleux We are Grade 11 students in our last year of high school. Having been here for five years, we know that problems may arise. Here are some tips that we find are important to know: Before school 1. Get LOTS of sleep at night. Make sure that you get enough rest so you’re ready to take on your day. Dozing off in class can make you miss important information. 2. Eat Breakfast. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so make sure you eat breakfast before going to school. Studies show that kids who eat breakfast are more likely to succeed in school. Plus, no one wants his/her stomach to growl in the middle of class (especially during a test!). At School 1. Make sure you’re on time. That goes for every period, not just in the morning. If not, make sure you have a note or something explaining your absence or you may face a lunch or after-school detention. 2. Do your work in class. There are days where you don’t feel like doing anything. However, if you don’t do your work in class, you’ll get stuck with it for homework and that may pile up 3. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Teachers won’t bite your head off if you do. Classmates are also good to ask. After School 1. Do your Homework. Do it even if it seems meaningless. Homework is important. It may cover things that the teacher did not go over. Homework is great practice, especially for tests. 2. Study! You may think you know Save the frogs! ! LP E H Brittney Martineau Too many schools throughout North America are killing frogs because they want to use them to dissect for school marks in science class, but not all students want to dissect frogs. Are there any alternatives? With today’s technology, there are several realistic simulation computer programs available. In fact, there is a movement in the U.S. to have frog dissections out of every public school in the USA by 2014. However, teachers’ groups in Canada say flesh-and-bones dissections offer a better learning tool than simulations. Many people say we shouldn’t test on animals, yet we are using them to ‘learn’ about how the body works and it’s just wrong. everything, but study to make sure. Always study for your end of year exams. General tips 1. It’s very important to pass your classes. Try hard to pass all of them. It’s essential to pass grades 10 and 11 because you earn credits in them that go towards your graduation and college prospects. If you fail a class and don’t get your credits, you may have to repeat an entire year and your college plans may be jeopardized. 2. Having friends is important. No man is an island! We all need people in our lives. Some classes will require group work. The easiest way to make friends is by joining a group, more specifically, an after school program such as sports or SWAT. Don’t wait for someone to come to you; take the initiative and go up to him/her first. 3. Monkey see, Monkey NOT do. Don’t follow the crowd. Be your only leader. Why should most students learn about dissection at all? Not all students are going into science technology when they reach university; most students will be picking other courses that don’t relate to science technology. Why would students want to dissect a frog when they aren’t even going to gain anything from it? I don’t believe in dissecting animals because I think it is cruel and animals shouldn’t be suffering like this. I think that students should have other choices available to them without penalty; instead of failing science, they should have something else to work on. Not all teachers agree on alternatives. We even found differences in policy among teachers within Billings. Why does one teacher say students can be given a different assignment if they don’t want to dissect a frog, while another teacher says students would fail? It doesn’t make sense that students from one class would get detentions or failed marks for something Don’t do something just because others are doing it. Education is very important. The things you learn in school will follow you all of your life; some more than others. Having a high school diploma gives you more opportunities. You’re more likely to get a better job with a high school diploma than without. Getting your diploma also gives you the chance to further your schooling, e.g CEGEP, University, etc. Think of the millions of kids who can’t go to school because they can’t afford it or it’s too far to travel; they would be thrilled to go to school. School can be dull and, at times, rough. So, the faster you get your diploma, the faster you can leave high school behind and move on to more fun things. A lot of people who dropout later regret it in life. For those who do go back, that’s time they could have spent doing something else. Hopefully you’ll take what we say to heart. Good Luck to you all! that they don’t want to do because they feel it is cruel and other students would not. In my opinion, I don’t think that any students should be penalized for doing something that is against their conscience. I don’t like dissecting because I feel it is wrong. I got in trouble both last year and this year for not doing a frog dissection. When students go home and tell their parents, some will get support and others won’t, but one fact is sure; no parent wants their child to fail science because of a dissection. Schools should ban the dissection of animals because few students like the fact that they have to dissect animals. With an estimated population of more than 350,000 grade 9 students in Canada alone, should we really be sacrificing as many frogs’ lives for students’ ‘education’ when they can learn just as well without the loss of life? Are you getting video or getting involved? Chloe Emond-Lane Hailley Fraser Danika Sierant-Stacey Social networking websites such as You Tube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Keek offer excellent communication services, media exchange and general entertainment when used responsibly. Used irresponsibly, they can invade people’s privacy. It is extremely harmful and degrading to the individual having their privacy infringed upon. Many of us will not consider this issue until it affects us personally, whether the victim is an adult or a child. Every country has laws protecting an individual’s right to privacy, however they aren’t always enforced. Other issues that are becoming more frequent regarding irresponsible social Some people would rather record or watch an incident than get help for others. You should react the way you would want others to react if you needed help. (Vision archive photo) networking usage involve violence videotaped at schools and posted online. For example, a recent incident took place in Westwood Senior High School in Montreal. A17-year-old high school student in Hudson nearly lost an eye after he was badly beaten during a fight. The boy’s parents and school board staff said they were most disturbed by how many students witnessed the event, and did nothing to help. The video was posted on YouTube and later removed. It appears that almost 50 fellow students stood in a circle watching the fight, many taking videos with their cell phones. Many Billings students have witnessed or participated in this type of behavior themselves and not enough has been done to stop it. It is up to responsible Billings students themselves to report this activity when it occurs instead of participating as bystanders. Vice-principal Ms. Lane states, “I believe students should get an adult instead of video taping the fight. It feels good to help someone else.” Although social networking web services have brought us closer together, we must take a moral stand against people who abuse it. 13 nfsb news June 2013 Vision Newspaper CPS combats waste with recycle-upcycle program Brendan O’Brien Recycling is hardly a new concept—it is the process of converting or reconstructing materials into other products. The most common form of recycling today follows this process, but the materials involved are generally converted into products of lesser value. This concept is known as “downcycling”. It is not the most efficient practice, but it works well all the same. However, “upcycling” is exactly the opposite; it converts the materials into products of even greater value. And that is what a small program at Centennial Park Elementary School is demonstrating for its students. In November of 2012, Bonnie Whitehead, with the help of Mr. Serge Dubuc and Mrs. Cher, assembled a group of two student volunteers from each class of CPS between Grades 3-6, for a total of 16 students. They began the program by creating posters showcasing different items that they were planning on recycling and presenting these posters to each class. The posters were done by grade 5 and 6 students. They labeled different recycling/upcycling bins and made a bulletin board in their cafeteria that show which products that can be recycled or upcycled. Between November and December student volunteers stayed in the cafeteria during lunch to help other students sort out which bin they put their waste in. Their recycling portion of the project permits anything plastic, along with juice boxes and milk containers. Since the project’s inception, they’ve been collecting around 4 big garbage bags a week, which are then picked up by Melimax Company. In the upcycling portion of the project, they specifically collect Mr. Christie’s cookie and cracker wrappers, juice pouches and Schneider’s Lunchmate containers. These products are then sent to TerraCycle, a corporation specializing in repurposing materials into traditional consumer products. For example you can have a tote bag of your favorite brand, such as Kool-Aid, and the bag would be made out of the labels which that brand uses CVR’s We Day a hit! Daphne Brault On Thursday April 18, CVR hosted its very first We Day, a day of empowerment for youth, for grade five and six students from the New Frontiers School Board. Months of planning done by CVR’s Student Union and several teachers made the day a great success. The students heard from former CVR students such as Lexis Beattie, who has co-founded with three other friends an organization called “Heshima”, which is currently helping youth in Kenya to get an education. They also heard from former students Connor Stacey, Mark Tannahill, James Furey, and Jaëlle Marlier, who spoke CVR students motivate grade 5 and 6 students to pledge to make changes after an empowering We Day experience. (photo: Lexis Beattie) with its products. If that’s not your style, you could go with more traditional h o u s e h o l d appliances, such as watering cans and Adirondack chairs, made out of the same waste materials as other TerraCycle products. The partnership between the recycling/ upcycling project and TerraCycle has only strengthened the project’s CPS students led by Ms. Bonnie maintain an impressive recycle-upcyle efforts in making program that they hope will be adopted in other schools. (courtesy a difference. photo) TerraCycle rewards school. points for each item collected, and the Some students have gotten really sender can redeem those points for money. involved, and have decided to identify In the case of the CPS project they will use themselves with the recycling group, even the cash to donate to a non-profit group or coming up with logo ideas for the project. Ms. Bonnie is proud to see that the students involved have taken matters into their own hands and are becoming role models to about how they were empowered by their their peers, as well as making them more personal experiences to make a change. conscious of their environment. “I could In conjunction with the grade see this program being passed to all schools six orientation day, the event was a within the New Frontiers School Board,” motivating experience for all. Students she said. “I can also see it as a stepping got a glimpse of three acts from the stone for more recycling opportunities.” upcoming Talent Fest, which was held on April 19 and 20. CVR’s Student Council spoke to the students about different ways they can get involved within the school in different sports and committees. There were musical performances by a quartet of students: Rachel Patenaude, Morgan Faille, Callan Forrester and Serena Berthiaume, as well as Lynn Harper’s CVR choir and the Sullivan and White Band. The energy and excitement in the room could be compared to no other. Students who attended the event were motivated to make a change in the world, as the event’s theme, “You’ve Got The Power”, really hit home for most. The event was an enriching and empowering experience for all who attended and all are hopeful that it will become an annual event at CVR. Harmony & MGS prep students for rezoning Sabrina De Rosa Shandy Massicotte Rezoning is not new to Mary Gardner and Harmony elementary schools. There have been transfers for various reasons at one time or another for the past 15 years. The first one was 15 years ago when Harmony first opened. Mary Gardner was overcrowded and Harmony was empty so they transferred the first group of students. The MGS students who are transferring to Harmony Elementary next year got to visit their new school as part of a transition program to second time was a couple years after when Harmony help children readjust. (photo: Shandy Massicotte) became over crowded and transferred students who live in certain areas to either St. Willibrord or Mary Gardner. But the process is new to the group of students who will be transferring from MGS to Harmony next August. This year students from Mary Gardner will be sent to Harmony. MGS Principal Ms. Van Droffelaar explained why. “The school was overcrowded. We started having resource classes in the hallways.” Since Harmony has the most space available, it was the logical place to transfer the children. Most of the students being transferred are in grade 6, which gave the principals the idea of having a joint graduation ceremony. Grade 6 Harmony students gave a tour around the school to the transferring MGS Principal Ms. Van Droffelaar and Harmony Principal Mr. Seltmann reassure transferring students that Harmony is a great school too! (photo: Shandy Massicotte) students from MGS. While enjoying some cookies and milk in the cafeteria the students were given a chance to ask some questions about the school. Overall the rezoning and transfer of students was a smooth process with the help of the school board organizing help with the transfers, according to Ms. Van Droffelaar. Students and parents have been very positive and do not see the rezoning as bad thing. The parents were welcomed to an open house at Harmony if they had any concerns about the school for their children. Harmony students find it’s a good thing, and they don’t mind welcoming new students. Mary Gardner students have a positive attitude. “I think it’s a good school, and I’m excited to make new friends” said one transferring grade 5 student. 14 billings billboard June 2013 Vision Newspaper Yummy breakfast Sammii Stevens This is a yummy, nutritious breakfast of bacon, eggs & potatoes that is quick and very easy. It might come in handy for Father’s Day! Ingredients: 2-4 large eggs 1/2 a cup of milk 2 small potatoes, diced butter or margarine parsley sea salt black pepper 1 slice of onion bacon Start by taking out all the ingredients. Peel, dice, and rinse the potatoes and put them aside. Take out a medium sized pan and coat it evenly with a non stick spray, place the desired amount of bacon in the pan and put on low heat. Take the potatoes and season them with 1 tsp margarine or butter, parsley, a pinch of sea salt and a dash of black pepper. Take the onion slice, chop it very finely and add it to the potatoes. Put the potatoes into a pan that is also sprayed with a non stick spray and cook on low heat, turning when lightly browned. Take the 2 large eggs and crack them into a medium sized bowl and add the 1/2 cup of milk to it. Beat the eggs for 1 minute then pour into a small pan that has also been coated with the non stick spray. Evenly distribute a small amount of the sea salt and black pepper on top of the uncooked egg. Cook the eggs on medium for around 5 minutes. Turn up the bacon and potatoes to a medium-high heat and cook for 5-7 minutes. Toast your bread the last 2 minutes; butter when done. Place everything attractively on a plate. You can put out a few extra toppings for the breakfast onto the table like jam, peanut butter, ketchup, and anything you would like to go with your yummy breakfast. (Serves 2) Music Maynia madly moving Ryan Holowaty Vision distribution Châteauguay All English schools and churches Chateauguay Public Library Mini-General, St. Francis Maison des Jeunes Chateau Bagel Civitan Club Photolux City Hall CLSC 55+ Centre Pizza Maya Sous-Sol Hobby Chateauguay Legion Chateauguay Horizons Club Chateauguay Seniors (OLPH) Anna Laberge Hospital (CHAL) Kahnawake Kateri Hospital Maddie’s Place McComber’s Store Iron Horse Wear House Turtle Bay Elders’ Lodge Kahnawake Public Library Chateauguay Churches Welcome You! OLPH Catholic Church Howard S. Billings’s music and SWAT students performed their spring repertoire on May 8. The annual show, known as Music Maynia, was held in the Mosher Auditorium. Any community member could attend for one of the cheapest and best shows this spring. At only $7, tickets were a steal as students displayed their musical talents. The night showcased the enchanting music of the ensemble and Billing’s Idol competitors, who mixed their vocal talents with the melodies of magical music. Guests and former HSB students performed, which gave the night a different, more enriched sound. Notable moments of the night were the piano solos of Celeste Groux, Chloe Émond-Lane, Kirk Elsmore, and returning alumnus Gage Diabo. The first ever performance of grade 8 students and the ensemble’s tribute to Adele was as complex as it was well performed. All funds raised will go towards the music program to help students get musical instruments. 295 McLeod • 450-691-4430 Saturday Mass 5:15 pm Sunday Mass 10:30 am Maplewood Presbyterian 215 McLeod • 450-691-4560 Sunday Worship 9 am St. Andrew’s United 46 Dupont • 450-698-1050 Sunday Worship & Sunday School 10:30 am Calvary Baptist Church 215 McLeod • 450-691-7828 Summer Sunday Worship 11 am to 12:30 pm St. George’s Anglican 162 St-Francis 450-691-4970 Said Holy Eucharist 8 am Holy Eucharist 9:30 am Chateauguay Community Church 111 Lauzon Street 450-699-4673 Sunday Worship: 11 am The end-of-year dance recital at Billings put students’ hard work on display for parents and friends to see. There was a wide variety of dance numbers for all tastes. (photos: Jessica Thauvette) Beth-Rephael Ministries Church of God 68A boul. Salaberry Sud 514-777-9715 450-844-7771 Sunday School 10 am Worship 11 am We pray for the healing of the sick and afflicted 15 billings billboard Vision Newspaper Wham bam poetry slam Shandy Massicotte Tyrone Freedman Over the past few years, students from HSB have participated in a poetry slam. The slam is open to all grade levels, and encourages students to let loose, express themselves and have fun as they compete against each other to win a prize. Before the finals, students pformed their poems in front of their classmates. The Senior school poetry slam winners: Jessica Lapenna, 2nd place; Kristara Napier-Davies, 1st place; and Jon Bergeron, 3rd place. best were chosen by their (photo: Ronald Gutierez) peers to represent their class and their grade in the semi-finals. The semi-finals were held on April 29, and the chosen individuals recited their poems in front of the performance of Peter Pan and was crowned whole school. Teachers were asked to judge the winner for middle school students. the event and to choose the finalists. The Senior school student Kristara Napier event was opened by the school principal, Davies made students think as she performed Mr. Tennant, as he proudly announced, “I “Genetic Modification”. Jessica Lapenna was here when it started and I’m happy that it recited her touching poem “Gone”, while Jon still goes on today.” Bergeron performed a “Pre Game Speech”, Middle school student Celeste Groux that students were eager to join as they recited a poem called “Good Grammar”, shouted “I am the Champion”. All three won while her peer Sybelle Montes performed the senior division. “Pretty”. Jade Underwood gave a stirring ongoing Chateauguay CIVITAN Club BINGO is held every Saturday evening at 7:30 pm at the Bingo Hall at 305 Principale Street. Your bingo $$ is appreciated and helps several deserving community groups, including Vision Newspaper. For info call Anita at 450-692-9629. Chateauguay CIVITAN Club CRIB: next games are on September 14 and October 12.Team play and cash prizes; donation $7.00. For info call Henry: 450-692-8441. PAIR PROGRAM: A reassuring free program of prevention and safety at home for people living alone by the Greater Chateauguay Volunteer Center. You remain free to go about your activities, you notify us in case of absence. To register, contact us at 450-699-6289. MOMMY & ME PLAYGROUP: A free morning of activities and discussions await mothers who are home with their toddlers and looking for something fun to do. If you have children under 5 and live in the Chateauguay area, this playgroup is for you! For info call Frankie at ReNou-Vie: 450-692-9805. FRIENDLY VISITS: If you are 65 years of age and older, live alone, and would like to have some company, the Centre d’action bénévole du Grand Châteauguay (CABGC) has just the right service for you! One of our volunteers could visit you for 3 hours a week, to talk, play cards or do any other activities that may interest you. To register for this free service or to become a volunteer (we need you!), please call Lisa at 450-699-6289. HELP WITH WALKING: CABGC has a help with walking service. Aging individuals who are experiencing a loss of autonomy and cannot walk on their own due to health reasons or out of fear can sign-up for this free service. We accept those living in apartment buildings, houses, retirement homes, and long-term care facilities and those who use canes, walkers, or wheelchairs. To register or become a volunteer (we need you!), please call Lisa at 450-699-6289. june June 16, 9:30 am-1 pm: Civitan Club is hosting a Father’s Day Brunch at 3 rue Paul-Hallé in Chateauguay with scrambled eggs, sausages, bacon, home fries, toast, coffee, tea. Adults June 2013 Grade 11 wish list We asked journalism students if they could change anything at Billings, what would it be? Here are the responses of four grade 11 students who best articulated what’s at the top of their HSB wish list. “Next year, even though I will no longer be a student, I would love if there was more school spirit. I know the Prefects and Student Council do their very best to try and enforce it, but I'd really like to see students getting involved. Maybe pep rallies? Or more activities? I feel like the teachers show as little enthusiasm as the students, which is terribly sad. If the teachers, who are paid to be here, can't get excited about the things going on, then why should the students who are forced to be? School needs to be a place kids want to go; a home away from home, not a chore.” Anna Yates-Potier “I’ve been a student here for five years and now that I’m graduating I’ve taken a lot of time to reflect on how things were when I started. One of the most prominent changes is that students no longer take pride in our school. School, to our students, is merely a structure where one goes to get educated and hang with friends. What many seem to forget is that our school is really a community, one that will only be as successful as the people within make it. I understand with friends, a job, homework, sports, etc., there is a lot to keep up with, but the only way to make your high school life better is to be a part of it. Join Student Council and try to make a difference for the school. You can’t fully blame the school staff until you have tried to make a difference.” Ryan Holowaty “Things I would like to be changed or improved in Billings are few. Everything is flawed in the world; some things more than others, and HSB is no exception. In the school there are many things that need to be changed, such as the way students care for the school. Students always complain about the dilapidated state that the school is in, but overlook the reason that it is in such condition. The students must take much better care of it. Love it or hate it, we are all here so we need to have a higher level of respect for the school and environment that we spend so much time in. I find that the building could use a facelift. I know that because of budget problems or damages that happen mid-year, repairs must sometimes be delayed, but the building’s cosmetics make a huge impact on the people and presentation of the school.” Ryan Moulton “I would like to see the overall respect that students give to their teachers change. I find that kids nowadays have little or no respect for most teachers and are less willing to do the school work that is given to them. I see kids in younger grades calling their teachers names and giving them no respect and I disagree strongly with their actions.” Sammii Stevens $6, children 10 and under $3. For info Jessie (450) 692-2666. June 1, 9:30am to 2:00pm, St. George’s Church Garage Sale at 162 St. Francis Blvd. Contact person: Sue Ward 450-691-7532 or sue.ward@ videotron.ca. June 13, 2 pm. The Centre d’action bénévole du grand Châteauguay (CABGC) is inviting seniors to a free theatre production called ”Wake up Arthur!” at the Cultural Center (15, boul. Maple) by Poivre et Sel, a professional theatre troupe. Above and beyond entertaining, this comedy creates awareness about the abuse, violence and negligence that can befall senior citizens. Please call 450.699.6289 to reserve. Tell a friend, the more the merrier! June 15, 1 pm, Strawberry Social and Fun Fashion Show at St. George’s Church Garage Sale, 162 St. Francis Blvd. Contact person: Sylvia Williams at 450-698-2832. June 29, Civitan Club is holding a fundraiser selling hot dogs, etc. at WalMart in Chateauguay. Come out and see what’s happening! For info, call Louise at 450-699-1255. july July 29-August 2, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, St. George’s Day Camp, 162 St. Francis Blvd for children ages 4-12. Register now: $40; special rates for families. Call 450-6914970 or email rcamara@montreal. anglican.ca. august August, Watch for Civitan Club’s Bread Blitz. Don’t know what that is? Call Karen for info: 450-6922245. september September 7: Icing for Smiles at Civitan Hall, 3 rue Paul Halle. Cake Decorating Contest! For info call Karen at 450-692-2245. September 28, 9 am-2 pm, Maplewood Presbyterian Church Rummage Sale at 215 McLeod, Chateauguay. Clothing, books, and other small items for sale. community update Vision Newspaper Conserving water an important priority With summer approaching, the City of Châteauguay has created a new tab on its website at www.ville. chateauguay.qc.ca in order to better inform the citizens on watering conditions in force. This tab, which will be updated according to the weather conditions, will enable residents to be rapidly aware of the measures to adopt, as well as the rules to respect regarding outdoor watering. The tab system put in place relies on three (3) distinct colours: green, yellow and red. Each colour has its own special significance. PERMITTED – A GREEN tab indicates that it is permitted to water outside from 9 pm to midnight on even-numbered days for residences having an even-numbered address and on odd-numbered days for homes with an odd-numbered address. 16 June 2013 WITH A CONTAINER – A YELLOW tab indicates that only the use of drinking water for the purpose of food or human hygiene is permitted. Watering flowers, plants and vegetables must be done manually with the help of a container, without a hose or an automatic spray system. FORBIDDEN – A RED tab signifies that all forms of spraying are forbidden. The social networks (Facebook, Twitter) will be put into use to make known the watering policy in force. An information letter will also be sent to our subscribers following every change. You will also find on the City’s website advice and suggestions for conserving water. By taking concrete steps on a daily basis, we can all make a difference! Follow us on social media at: www.facebook.com/chateauguay and www.twitter.com/chateauguay. Many thanks to the 2012-2013 Vision team! Copy editors Ms. J. Smeall Ms. J. Markhauser Ms. P. Monette Ms. V. Allan Ms. S. Donahue Ms. M. Verelli The 2012-2013 grade 10 and 11 Vision journalism class: (back row) Project Manager Mary Leblanc, Anna Yates-Potier, Tyrone Freeman, Lissa Simoneau, Ryan Moulton, Sabrina De Rosa, Shandy Massicotte, Chloe Emond-Lane, Austin Robson, and Teacher Mr. Neudorfer; (front row) Shannon Gillette, Sammii Stevens, Natacha Veilleux, Brendan O’Brien, Jessica Thauvette, Sophie Neacsu, and Ryan Holowaty. 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