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. WATFJKLDO CHIONICLE 'Wednesday. December 4, 2013 ' II A as .011 for he] 11. l i l . . . p 81 P g . . I C 0 Elaine Ormston honoured by City with 2013 Waterloo Award g . BYBOBVRMNAC o 0 WWW Rink in the square’s M__ laine ()rmston's assertion that you first Skate Dec. 6 ' need to know a little something . . . . . . I l - Waterloos free public skating rink 15 holding its l about the people vouie helping has - fi . . . â€" . . rst offiCial skate ofthe season on Dec. 6. fuelled h.” pfii’o‘nlfor_fiiri\nfd;a&:r;g;: ‘ Come out for the opening of the UpTown l W I . Waterloo Rink in the Square at noon. mrlmgfed . f ‘. . h Skating is a wonderful way to enjoy the winter ‘ ch an 3:; "Tm: kid‘slgalstafi 31:23: . together with family and friends. or just by getting 1 who . l at KidsAbility 17 years ago some exerctse. However you like to skate, you can and I by helping out the children _ do it for free at the Waterloo Public Square all Win» . . ° ‘g ter long. i ”All” clfassrjoorn-befm; gOInhg or; to :1 From Dec. 6, the rink will be open daily from ' : 'afllasausnmlllalllil:%o: (3:22;; (is 3' IO a.m. to 10 pm. through the middle of March, l D rt R l in Waterloo. 33:12:32: on the weather and maintenance of the , "When l come into the classroom in ' September l have no idea what they're ’ saying and it's so frustrating, and i cant The Sound of Christmas l imagine what the parents are going fundraiser Dec. 6 ‘ through But by the time lune rolls l 3’0“!“ they're in reallygood shape and The Sounds of Christmas is a heartwarming ‘ PKWY“? ready '0 8° bit“ to ““001. and musical celebration from Dec. 6 to Dec. 14. at Knox l "5 amazing {0 Wa‘Ch- . Presbyterian Church in Waterloo. in support of the That passion for helping was recog- Longtime may fundraiser Elaine Ormston receivedthewnerloo Award i‘ KjdsAbiljfy Foundation. nized last week when the (Iity ofWaterv from Mayor Brenda Halloran at a ceremony at city hall last week. imswtnou mom l Conceived and directed by Nicole (iuse. with l ‘00 honoured arm-“0” with "5 highest choreo ra h b Michelle Blac-Tracz and Cora civic honour _ the Waterloo Award â€" more than 5,000 children aided by ples to people and really warm their ‘ Black. (fie 511)]ng isya musical iourney through many l at a special ceremony at (‘lly hall, It KidsAbilityevery year. hean to it." ‘ styles of Christmas music from traditional and acknowledged the difference she’s ()rmston also takes every opportu- Lisa Talbot. executive director of the country to gospel featuring harmony singing ‘ made in the com munity. from her nity to highlight the more than 1.000 KidsAbility Foundation. said its great to l The show features multiple performers demonâ€" l efforts to ensure no kid gt‘lx left behind children who are still on a waiting list have such a passionate advocate for strating various styles of dance, and toe-tapping ‘ through the Kids ('an't Wail campaign for the specialized services at KidsAbili» children like Ormston. ‘ instrumental. at KidsAbiliiv, to the in wars she‘s iv with a growing region putting more “She's done an amazing job of There are shows daily starting at 7:30 p.m_ on l served as a member of the KWtiwettes pressure on the centre every year. inspiring people to get involved. to l “a: 6.. and meninges at'g pm. on Dec 7’ Dec. 8. raising funds for the (allidtlldn National “1 think when people hear about donate and to see the impan that we're ‘ “(it 13 and Dec. N. l lnstituieforthe Blind that they are absolutely shocked." said making at KidsAbility," said Talbot. ’ Tickets are $30 adults. SIB for students. and a She also volunteered wrih [ht' lung ()rmsion “Unfortunately those num “She's made a significant impact on our l group rate for 20 or more of $25 each. Tickets are - _ Association of Waterloo Region for l‘w bers are not going to slow down fundraising and on our organization.‘ available at Know Waterloo by calling 519-1386 years, even going into tlzissroonis to "It‘s frustrating because I am help ()rmston said the greatest reward is l “500, online atwwwticketscenceca. l demonstrate the effects of smoking on ing in the classroom and Iran see what to see a child thrive with the support . For more information Us” young lungs Her leadership was is going on. but it has made me a much they receive through KidsAbility. After . wwwgusepmductionscom. described as pivotal in making this the better fundraiser because I can speak 1? years she is now hearing the grateful l ' first smoke- free region in 1000 to what We seen." stories of parents whose kids have the . es cc But II x tht‘ work that she‘s done at And those who have been on the whole world open to them because of l Elv at Play D ' 7 at Kltlsr‘hllllv and redut trig tlii' WdIlllig other end of one tif()rmston's passion the opportunities afforded them by the Waterloo Town Square list at the ((-nire that helps thildren au- appeals. including local politicians. work done a! the centre l With physital and developmental (lldl have a hard time saying no to the “My philosophy is ill have expert r The annual Elves at Play event in support of lenges that she is most' l(l(‘llllfil‘(l with determined mother of three grown“ i wired the charity I can be much more . 9tufiin Stockin . is Dec. 7, l .m to 3 i m , ai ‘lht- l 8‘ P l these days lwo years ago the (enirt- daughters offer two and passmnate about the l Shops at Waterloo Town Square named a volunteer sewn :- eward in her “I did n‘t need this facility for my needs." said Ormston, while working at Bring a stocking or stocking sttifli-r for am agi- honour. the llaine ()riristori ()iiisiand ihildrr-ri, and it‘s not the same as hav the Kids/\hility Foundation last week. l group from newborns to seniors l riiov a lth‘ ‘ ing Supporter Award. but she still balks mg a child in need, but the fact that l'm 'Other organizations have asked me magic Show, activities for the kids and ti visit from l at the retognition and puts me for us in here and seeing them is really help to )(Hn them, but I feel so passionate ‘ Santa. 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