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Making music translates into happiness for studentBy Zack Yassin who is just glad to see you,euphoria, it is my world. You can take away every-Just like you cantGRADE 12, T. A. BLAKELOCK H.S.either way it will make youNot just listening to it,thing I own, all the materialchange a stubborn kid likehappy, it is such an empower-but creating it. When I writethings I have, but you cantme, you cant change thesmile hanging on theing thing. music, it is not mechanicaltake music away from me. way music affects people. wall staring at me, IHappiness ... what bringsand theory-based. I am notI may be ticked off thatIt is the drive and confi-Adont know why itme happiness? thinking of the logical chordall my things are gone, but Idence that I thrive on. makes me smile too. A smile gives you a shortto play next. know I will still be happyHave you ever heard aIts strange how some-sense of the word, but ImI am not thinking, I amwith music with me. song that made you shiver?thing as simple as a smiletalking about true happi-feeling; and the things IveI heard once that youA song that made youcan change someones day,ness, the thing that no mat-been through rush throughhave to be satisfied withstop in your tracks and lis-something so basic andter what, you can retreat tomy hands to the keys of thewhat you have to be trulyten. My iPod is filled withcommon like a smile couldit and smile. piano to create somethinghappy, but lets be honestmore than 6,000 songs thatchange someones world. Music, yes music makesbeautiful. we always want moregave me shivers, no overIt could be a glancepretty much everyone in theI cant explain what I gothings, and Ill admit toexaggeration either. between guys and girls, or itworld happy, sad, or mad.through as I write, but I canthat. Just a smile can changecould be a smile from a friendBut music to me istell you it is one of the bestBut everyone has thatsomeones day, someonesone thing that they cherishworld. It is the reasonthe most, yes I want a newbehind the smile that bringsfeelings in the world. iPod and the newthem happiness, and theYogathon at The Meeting HouseAnd when I play forBlackberry, but like mostsmile on the wall alwaysother people and they likeA Feb. 12 Yogathon atattend all day and experiencefor $5 per child. things we have they arebrings me happiness. the song and feel what I feltOakvilles The Meetingdifferent styles of yoga forSome of the yoga flowsreplaceable, but you cantIt is the reflection of myas I was writing it, well thatHouse will help those affect-$100. being offered are Kripalu,replace music. own piano as I create music. is true happiness.ed by schizophrenia by help-Participating localVinyasa, Power, Esprit,ing to provide a reason toOakville studios are Kula,Meditative and Relaxation.hope and a means to cope.Some Like It Hot, PranaClasses are open to all levelsThats the motto of theWellness, Flying Monkey andof ability. Those participatingThe RegionalSchizophrenia Society ofSharma-Bhakti. are asked to register onlineMunicipality of HaltonOntario, Halton/Peel, whoseThe yogathon is a day-at www.yogathon.ca or justmembers will benefit fromlong event that will run fromdrop in. For further detailswww.halton.cathe fundraiser.8 a.m. to 4:20 p.m.call Marina Sue-Ping at 905-Yogathon participants canThis year, a childrens338-2112 or email msue-attend one class for $25 oryoga class has been includedping@schizophrenia.on.ca. PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTREDundas Street (Regional Road 5) Widening and Reconstruction 4 to 6 Lanes from Oak Park Boulevard to Hwy. 403 Town of Oakville PR-2045BHalton Region, following the completion of the Environmental Assessment Report, has completed the preliminary design for the widening and reconstruction of undas treet from to lanes between Oak Park Boulevard and Hwy. .A Public Information Centre will be held to provide residents with an opportunity to review design details and to discuss any potential concerns that may result from the proposed works. Representatives from Halton will be in attendance to answer any questions. The Public Information Centre is scheduled for:Date:Thursday, January 27, 2011Time:6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.Location:Oakville Police Station, District #2 (Community Room) 95 Oak Walk Drive OakvilleIf you are unable to attend this Public Information Centre and wish to obtain more information or provide written comment, please contact:Mr. Anthony . inelli, C.E.T.Project Manager Halton Region Telephone: 5 5 , E t. 15 acsimile: 5 1 E mail: tony. nelli halton.caPlease let us know as soon as possible if you will have an accessibility or accommodation need at a Halton Region hosted event or meeting.1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario M 1 ial 11 or 5 5 Toll ree 1 5 TT 5 www.halton.ca21011121 Friday, January 21, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER www.oakvillebeaver.com