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The attack on Paris was the most violent attack on France since WWII and included simultaneous incidents in various locations. There were suicide bombings, explosions, shootings and hostage taking. Friday the 13. It was carefully planned and executed. Just like 9-1-1 had been.

In the wake of the event, I want to take this moment to urge my fellow man to be careful about how they treat one another. Fear is one of the strongest motivators and what the Militants are trying to do is just that: make us afraid of one another.

Already, Saturday, shortly after the news broke, I could see it happen. The hate is growing. Like a silent killer, like a cancer, it's eating us up, making us paranoid, dividing us.

Immediately, the retaliation ensued. I saw it first hand, while at Walmart on Saturday. A Muslim woman was walking in the food isle, looking for Halal meat. She was wearing a Hijab. People were looking at her wrong, giving her suspicious looks, as if she was somehow connected to what had happened. I felt so very sorry for her.

The entire Muslim community is now looked down upon, targeted by intolerant people who don't know the difference between Muslim and radical Islamic / Jihadist or ISIS. A Peterborough Mosque was set on fire. Videos vowing to kill Muslims, recorded by Canadians, are being circulated over the internet. Everywhere in Ontario, incidents of bullying, beatings even, are being reported.

Women were told to not walk alone at night in the streets of Toronto. Such hatred coming from Canadians, who are known around the world for their compassion and tolerance, is shameful. Just. Plain. Shameful.

Isn't it ironic that the very people who oppose Islam, the ones who deem it to be an archaic religion that oppresses women, the ones who vowed to stand up for Muslim women's rights, end up being the ones terrorizing them?

WE are becoming the terrorists proving that terrorism has no religion. Shame on us!

Many are calling for Prime Minister Trudeau to close our door to Syrian Refugees. 30 American Senators have closed their borders to future intake. They somehow think that the refugees are responsible for the attacks in Paris when in fact, these attackers, these terrorists are the reason the refugees are running in the first place. These people are men, women, children just l ike you, whose lives have been completely destroyed by ISIS. They held jobs, went to school, had families, drove cars, socialized, just like you. Now, they are separated. Torn apart.

Children sleep in the streets, being cared for by relatives or even sometimes strangers as their parents are gone.

How can we NOT open our doors!

Yes, it is undeniable that there is a risk associated with letting them in, just as there is a risk with every single immigrant we welcome. The UN has done some initial vetting, by using biometrics, including retinal screening, of those it registers, to check if anyone has fought in the Syrian civil war or has ties with extremist groups , which would exclude them from consideration. It's doing a good job.

Out of the four million who have been placed in communities around the world, one may (or may not) have been proven to be one of the terrorists in the Paris attacks. He also may just have had a forged Syrian passport. To my knowledge, and I've tried and tried to find another instance, this is the only record or a known terrorist injected from the Syrian refugee base. One out of four million.

Isn't it worth the risk?

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The Syrian crisis is the worst humanitarian crisis the world has ever seen. This is World War II, only on a much bigger scale and with potential for much more damage. And again, the world is watching and letting it happen. What is wrong with us? Open your hearts , people!

ISIS is accomplishing exactly what it set out to. The attack on Paris was but a means to an end. Our country was already divided on the topics of refugees, Islam, Muslims, Isis, the QUR'AN. Now, the division grows bigger. The attacks solidified our positions, separating us from one another a little bit more. We don't understand how Canadians, our very people, can possibly have such a different view from the one we hold. We think each other crazy or stupid. We dislike our fellow neighbor a little more, placing them on "the other side" of the argument. If they are not for us, surely they are against us, therefore, for the enemy. We start seeing them as such, hate them a little, even. Given enough time, this hate will grow.

Psychological warfare at its best; Isis is using us as their weapon of choice. And from looking at my newsfeed as of late, it's working. Very. Very. Well.

Before you say something ignorant or do something stupid, remember. Making the wrong group accountable for something they didn't do is not a solution. It's actually the main part of the problem. Nobody despises ISIS more than Muslims.

Now more than ever, we need to coexist. We need to be tolerant, compassionate, loving and understanding. Have we already forgotten the image of the dead child on the shores of Europe? ?How do you defeat terrorism? Don?t be terrorized.?

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MPP Jim McDonel l st eamed over Hydro sal aries - Today in the Legislature, Leader of the Official Opposition Patrick Brown questioned why the Wynne Liberals are prioritizing lavish paycheques for Hydro One executives, while the province?s skyrocketing hydro rates are making life more and more unaffordable for Ontarians. ?Unaffordable hydro rates have been driving many of my constituents into financial ruin, forcing them to choose between heating and feeding their families? MPP Jim McDonell added. ?Just as Hydro One?s utter contempt for its captive customers was exposed by the Ombudsman, the Liberals quickly changed the law to stop public oversight and sell off Hydro One at a net long-term budget loss for the province. Make no mistake ? gold-plated executive pay at Hydro One will be funded by more rate increases heaped upon Ontarians who can?t afford them. By dismissing these concerns and turning a blind eye to unjustifiable compensation at Hydro One, the Premier is demonstrating that she is not interested in governing for the benefit of Ontarians.?

Newingt on Wat er Emergency - On November 17th the Township of South Stormont declared an emergency for the Village of Newington over potential unsafe water conditions. These conditions have appeared as a result of an oil spill and subsequent structure fire in close proximity to the main well. For the protection of the approximate 100 homes in Newington, there has been a ?Precautionary Do Not Use Water Advisory? imposed under the guidance of the Eastern Ontario Health Unit. The Township is delivering information door to door explaining that the water is safe for lavatory use, however should not be used for drinking or bathing.

Bottled water is also being delivered door to door to ensure that their families have safe drinking water. Mayor Bancroft stated, ?Our thoughts are with the family who has lost their home and secondly, with the residents of Newington. The Township is working with local agencies to ensure safe water is available for drinking and that the most efficient and economical methods are being used to have Township water restored as quickly as possible.? Please refer to the Township website for updates as they are received.

ARTS & CULTURE Sebast ien Bourgaul t ret urns t o Cornwal l on November 21st - Montreal comedian Sebastien Bourgault is returning to Cornwall on November 21st at The Cornwall Golf & Country Club. The show is 19+ and starts at 8pm. Admission is $20 per ticket (or $40 per ticket with dinner).

Bourgault is an experienced French speaking comedian who recently started his English comedy career. ?My big dream is to star in Hollywood movies, and you

kinda need to speak English for that?, explains Bourgault. With more than 1500 performances, including Just for Laughs, Sebastien?s humorous background allows him to make a real connection with the audience.

Reserve your tickets by calling 613-931-1122.

Jamming f or Hospice - Jamming for Hospice 4 took place last weekend at the Agora Centre in Cornwall. Live entertainment included Paul DesLaurier and Trevor Walsh. It was an evening of music, fun, and food benefiting The Carefor Hospice in Cornwall. Other musicians included: Nicholas M Seguin, Chuck Leclair, Subtle, Tommy Heatley, Peter John Fortin, Randy Toupin, The Guys, Plan B, and Rock Bottom. The show was organzied by Patti Edwards.

SPORTS & RECREATION Tony Luis bat t l es f or Lat ino Light Weight Tit l e - It?s Fight Night in the Capital for ?Lights Out? on Saturday, January 30th, 2016 at the Ernst & Young Centre (EY) Centre. January 30th is a special date for Cornwall boxer Tony Luis, because one year ago to that date he defeated odds on favourite Karl Dargan for the vacant WBC Continental Americas lightweight title.

Cornwall?s Tony Luis will face off against Edvardo Montoya for the WBC Latino Light Weight Title. The match which was set to take place earlier this year was postponed till January 30th. ?Im not happy about the postponement. I was looking to put on a performance sooner rather than later. But all I can do is train and fight, and I cant wait to get back in the ring?, said Luis in an interview with The Seeker. Tickets start at $50. To purchase tickets visit nap Up Tickets.

Cornwal l Col t s edge Gl oucest er Rangers Sunday Af t ernoon - The Cornwall Colts downed the Gloucester Rangers 3-2 in a Sunday matinee at the Ed Lumley Arena. Brennan Markell kick started the offence 20 seconds into the game with his 6th goal of the season. Nick Lalonde scored his team leading 12th goal of the season while Tristan Conrad picked up his 3rd of the campaign. The Colts outshot the Rangers 53-28 with James Edwardson earning his 6th victory of the season in goal. The Colts record improves to 15-9-2 (32 points). The Cornwall Toyota Hardest Working Colts Player of the Game was Tanner Spink. The Wendy?s Restaurant 3 Stars were 1st Star, Brennan Markell (Cornwall) 2nd Star, Nick Lalonde (Cornwall) and 3rd Star Doug Johnston (Gloucester).

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Open letter to Julia Lucio,

Julia

I read the "Agree to Disagree" column in the November 13, 2015 issue and I totally "disagree" with this column.

It was too critical of the woman who was deceived into going to Pakistan with her husband and being forced to convert to Islam.

Unless this has actually happened to you, it is impossible to know how one would ultimately react to such a trauma.

I can fully understand and sympathize with the woman's reaction. Shame on those who think that they might do better !

Furthermore, unless one has actually read the Qur'an,they speak from ignorance !

Verses can be found in the Qur'an to legitimize every foul treatment of women and "non believers".

Many Muslims are calling for reform of Islam and Sharia law. Until those radical passages are expunged, and Sharia law becomes subservient to civil law, women and "non believers" will continue to be targets for radical Islamists.

I urge you and all your readers to read the Qur'an, to learn the REAL reason radicals justify their actions. Wake up and READ THE QUR'AN !

Support you one hundred percent on your comments on Syria. All people will have been vetted first by the UN and the majority will be family members of Canadians they will be widows with kids and there will be no single men in the line up the Canadian government will be doing a very thorough investigation of each person by one of the busiest most experienced people who already vetted 10 of thousand of people every year. I viewed a interview with a former high official who job was to over see the arrival of the boat people and several other refugees over the years most people complaining I think are bitter over a conservative defeat .

Hang tough as you usually do.

Bill Cornwall

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Juli a I hav e Jew is h relati v es that are op p ose d to all ow in g Syri an refu gees across the b order and it comp lete ly b low s my m ind. I just n eeded to share tha t w it h some one.

We seem to b e on the s ame p age w it h th is one and I' m so thankful fo r that your art icles hav e b een ama zing as of late! S o much p as sion!

I' v e nev er a ctuall y w ait ed for a journali st' s art icle! Alw ays w ait ing to s ee w hat yo u'l l w ri te next .

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__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The first annual Wedding Expo-Cornwall was held at the Ramada Hotel last Sunday from 11:30 am to 3:30pm with over a hundred brides-to-be and their guests checking out information and services from over thirty exhibitors showcasing their Wedding Related items.

Show organizers, Mai-Liis Renaud and Sheldon Grant (photo # 1) were very happy with the outcome of their first show and look forward to next year when the show will be bigger and better! "We thank all of our exhibitors, our volunteers, Katrina Renaud, Richelle Cheeseman and Sean Ropchan, and the guests who attended the show" said Mai-liis and Sheldon added, "We also congratulate the winners of our draws. Looking forward to our show next year"

If you missed the show you can contact Mai-Liis and Sheldon at 613-932-4812, for the Exhibitor Show Specials.

Seeyou all next year!

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WHAT are t he component s f or The Down Town Abbey Christmas Special?

Our ?Dow n Tow n Abbey? is pr esently located in Glen Nor m an. The Abbey w ill be r em oved and r e-located to the NAV Centr e Theatr e in Cor nw all in tim e for the 26th Novem ber extr avaganza (and r etur ned after the show ).

The cast of Par t i ci pat i on 's M u si c Hal l Th eat r e Pr odu ct i on s w ill per for m in fr ont of a hum ungous fir eplace 16 feet w ide and 8 feet high. It w ill be ador ned w ith a lar ge Chr istm as tr ee and pr esents fr om the past. The fir eplace w ill be r em oved fr om Auber ge Gallant for the occasion and w ill be installed in tim e for the show. The or iginal, sm aller fir eplace w ill be r etur ned after the show.

For the final touch, pieces of stone fr om St Raphael's w ill be used to for m the backdr op for the photo booth.

This is an oppor tunity for our patr ons to take aw ay a special souvenir fr om The Down Town Abbey Chr istma s Specia l. Due to the histor ical value of the stones, all per sons w ill be pr ohibited fr om taking pieces. The stones w ill be r etur ned to St Raphaels' the follow ing day.

The piano in the cocktail lounge has been r epair ed and tuned for the cocktail hour. M usic w ill be pr ovided by Participation's Sweet?n?Sa ssy and featur es the golden voice of Katie Ditschun.

The elves at Par ticipation's Chr istm as M usic Factor y ar e in the pr ocess of m anufactur ing another alm ost solid gold souvenir Kazoo. At the conclusion of A Down Town Abbey Chr istma s Specia l, a Golden Kazoo w ill be pr esented to one of our m ost pr om inent pr oponents.

And in the tr ue spir it of Chr istm as, our pr om inent pr oponent w ill also be pr esented w ith, not one, but tw o Spotted Dick Puddings.

Hugo M obility, in association w ith La Plum e M oder ne, is pr oud to pr esent A Down Town Abbey Chr istma s Specia l on Th u r sday, Novem ber 26, 2015. Join us at the NAV Centr e in Cor nw all, for a m ĂŠlange of m usical m adness w her e Louis Ar m str ong and Bessie Sm ith m eet M r. Bean and M onty Python for a fun-filled, celebr ator y evening.

For mor e infor mation, ca ll the NAV Centr e at 613.936.5800, or Rober t Ha r dy at 613.525.9943. Deta ils ca n a lso be found at w w w.pa r ticipationthemusic.com

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The breakf ast wit h Sant a will be Saturday from 8:30 to 10:30 in Salons A-B-C at the Civic Complex. Due to the support of Dr. Rachel Navaneelan and Kim Ariagno from CIBC we will be able to provide breakfast for 600. Tickets are available at the door. There is no charge for children but adults are asked to make a donation if they join them.

You are invit ed t o an OPEN HOUSE at the Cornwall Community Museum in the Wood House on Saturday from 1 pm to 3 pm. The OPEN HOUSE is being

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BUBBLE SOCCER | CORNWALL Want to try this crazy new sport? | 6-9 PM Benson Center Fieldhouse REGISTRATIONS: https:/ / foobz.ca/ openevents/ Single or multiple player registrations is permitted. Make a game private by reserving all 16 tickets. First come first serve!Music With Anne Marie, Norm & Denis from 3 pm to 7 pm. Royal Canadian Legion, 415 2nd St. W. MSP is host ing t heir annual f undraising Tea on Saturday Nov 21, 2pm at St. John's church in Lancaster.

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Sandf iel d Pl ace Craf t & Bake Sal e from 10 am to 12 noon. 220 Emma Ave. via the Cumberland St. entrance. Proceeds to the residents council Women Ent repreneurs Dinner Meet ing from 6 pm to 9 pm. Ramada Inn, 805 Brookdale Ave. Guest Speaker: Meagan MacDonald, insurance & your Business..

Members:22$, non-members:25$. wecornwallarea.ca Cornwal l Int erf ait h Part nership present s "Moving Forward Af t er Paris; Addressing fear, Avoiding hate.

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OLG Sl ot s at Rideau Carl et on Raceway Bus Trip departing at 4:30 pm. For info or reserve call: 613.932.6534.

Proceeds to the Auxliary to St Joseph's Continuing Care Center Fish & Chips & Karaoke from 5 pm.

RCAFA Wing 424, 240 Water St. W. Varied items on the menu.

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Everyone is welcom (free coffee, live worship and fellowship) for more information (613 932-0685 or www.fountaingate .org

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CHRISTMAS FRUIT DROP COOKIES

METHOD:

This recipe is so easy to make. The cookies store well, actually improving with storing. They freeze well too.

Use Sharyn Pantry's cookie scoop for the quickest way to drop the cookie batter onto the cookie sheets. This would make a perfect little gift for your cookie baking friends.

-I used my Kitchen Aid electric mixer to make my life easy. With the paddle attachment, cream the shortening and brown sugar until nice and fluffy.

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1 cup of Crisco shortening (at room temperature) 2 cups of light brown sugar, packed 2 eggs 1- 1/ 2 tsp. pure vanilla 1/ 2 cup of buttermilk (You can use Sharyn's Pantry buttermilk powder, just use 2 tbsp. with enough water to measure 1/ 2 a cup. Mix well with a whisk.)

3- 1/ 2 cups unbleached all purpose flour 1 level tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. fine salt 1- 1/ 2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/ 2 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/ 2 tsp. ground cloves 2 cups glace red cherries, cut in half 2 cups chopped pitted dates (The easiest way to chop dates is by cutting them with a pair of kitchen scissors.)

1 cup walnut pieces (or pecans)

-To this, add the eggs, vanilla and buttermilk.

-Sift or whisk the dry ingredients together. (The flour, baking soda, salt and spices.)

-On low speed, slowly add this into the creamed mixture.

-By hand, stir in the halved cherries, chopped dates and walnut pieces. -Chill the dough for at least one hour. Don't skip this step. The chilled cookie dough will hold its rounded shape as the cookies bake instead of spreading all over and flattening.

-Use your cookie scoop or a rounded teaspoon to drop the cookie dough onto parchment lined cookie sheets. -In a pre-heated 350 degree F. (I used my convection bake at 325 degrees F.) for 8 to 10 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on wire cooling racks.

-To freeze, layer the cookies in a cookie tin with parchment or waxed paper between the layers of cookies.

-This recipe makes about 8 dozen cookies. ENJOY! SHARYNTHOMPSON, Owner of SHARYN'SPANTRY - a family-runbusinessfor 35 years.

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Smart Greens Wins Premier?s Award ?Ther e is nothing quite like the taste of fr esh pr oduce that is gr ow n locally,? says Alison St. Louis. ?We offer the fr eshest of solutions ? all year r ound!?

Ch oosecor n w al l .ca ? One of Cor nw all?s m ost innovative young com panies has been for m ally r ecognized by the Pr ovince of Ontar io.

Sm ar t Gr eens w as w on a Pr em ier ?s Aw ar d for Agr i-Food Innovation Excellence. The aw ar d w as pr esented r ecently at a cer em ony in w hich thr ee other innovative agr i-businesses in Easter n Ontar io w er e also r ecognized.

Sm ar t Gr eens is cur r ently w or king w ith M aRS Centr e for Social Im pact Investing to help r aise funds for expansion. The goal is to have 50 Sm ar t Gr eens locations gr ow ing food acr oss Canada in the next few year s, cr eating a

This is the fir st tim e a Cor nw all com pany has been r ecognized w ith a Pr em ier ?s Aw ar d for Agr i-Food Innovation Excellence. ?We ar e ver y pleased that the Pr em ier is r ecognizing the value of innovation in agr icultur e,? said Er ic Ber ger on. ?The Ear th has finite r esour ces, and as the w or ld?s population gr ow s, w e need to be sm ar ter in our appr oach to feeding our selves.?

Sm ar t Gr eens gr ow s fr esh gr eens in a box ? a 320 squar e-foot box, to be pr ecise. It is a fully-functioning hydr oponic far m inside a shipping container, com plete w ith LED lights, a closed-cycle ir r igation system and a m obile app that allow s for m onitor ing their cr ops r em otely.

Inside the clim ate-contr olled container, Sm ar t Gr eens can pr oduce m or e than 3,000 leafy gr eens, her bs and pepper s each w eek ? w ithout the use of pesticides. The technology w as developed in the United States and Sm ar t Gr eens ar e the fir st com pany to be gr ow ing in such a system her e in Canada.

The Sm ar t Gr eens container is located in a par king lot in dow ntow n Cor nw all. Local r estaur ants ar e able to ser ve basil, lettuce and kale that is liter ally har vested that m or ning.

national br and of local food pr oducer s. ?Ther e ar e m any innovative w ays people can gr ow food now,? says M r. Ber ger on. ?Sm ar t Gr eens w ill alw ays use the latest technologies available in or der to r educe food m iles, incr ease food secur ity and incr ease access to healthy fr esh foods.?

Sm ar t Gr eens w as r ecently featur ed in the M ade in Cor nw all video ser ies. You can w atch the video her e: ?Our goal is to give ur ban Canadians access to fr esh, local gr eens 12 m onths a year,? says M r. Ber ger on. ?We especially see a m ar ket in lar ge ur ban centr es as w ell as r em ote locations, such as Nor ther n com m unities.?

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Here I am, with my husband John, posing with our brand new Pre-Owed Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid.

Not only the price was amazing, but the vehicle was in out st anding condit ion!

Jason Varrin, sales manager, worked relentlessly to make sure we were completely satisfied with our purchase. And we were! So much that when came time for me to update my mini-van, I didn't even look elsewhere. I went straight to Fitzgerald's Motors!

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We?ve all had nights of laying in bed counting down the hours. For 1 in 7 Canadians, that is a frequent occurrence. 3.3 million people in Canada over the age of 15 have symptoms of insomnia (Statistics Canada Study [2002]: Insomnia).

These symptoms include difficulty falling asleep, waking frequently in the night, waking too early and not being able to fall back asleep, and waking tired and/ or unrested. In addition to insomnia, many people suffer from conditions such as restless legs and sleep apnea, symptoms such as an inability to handle stress, increased appetite, vision problems and an inability to focus, and in general, we can be hazardous to ourselves and those around us.

The nuclear explosion at Chernobyl is just one of many disasters that have occurred because of lack of sleep. Add to that list countless car

accidents, injuries, and even bad decisions that resulted in huge monetary loss, it is evident that we have an epidemic of sleep deprivation.

Sleep is as necessary for life just like air, water, and food. We can blame our societal habits for our sleep problems, but in reality it comes down to making time to take care of ourselves. When the majority of people are going through the motions of life like zombies instead of enjoying day to day living, it is an indication that we need a serious change.

There have been many articles written outlining the steps to better sleep; eating healthy, drinking plenty of water, limiting caffeine intake, putting away electronic devices and shutting off the TV at least an hour before bed, and getting plenty of exercise. Along with these suggestions, you could try taking a bath, practicing yoga and/ or meditation, practicing slow, deep breathing, and making time for a regular massage.

When we are sleep deprived, our bodies actually release pain inducing chemicals. While we sleep, our bodies release serotonin, a chemical that works as a natural pain reliever, and is a precursor to melatonin. Melatonin is a hormone our bodies release that calms us and resets our circadian rhythm. Studies done regarding the effect of massage therapy on these chemicals have shown that people receiving regular massage experience an increase in serotonin, which leads to better sleep and less pain and anxiety.

If you?re having a hard time sleeping, try a massage. What have you got to lose besides an hour of relaxing?

To book your massage cont act me: Kathleen Morris, RMT 305 Baldwin Ave., Suite 5, Cornwall, On K6H 4J6 Email: kmkathleenmorris@gmail.com (613) 662-5549

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for your decisions and life to others.

ORGANIZED MIND

- List en t o yoursel f when you speak. In your conversation, do you hear yourself blaming others for things that do not go exactly as you want? Do you find yourself pointing fingers at your coworkers, your upbringing, your parent?s influence, the amount of money that you make, or your spouse?

TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR OUR LIFE' DECISIONS AND ACTIONS

- Are you making excuses for goals unmet or tasks for which you missed deadlines? If you can hear your blaming patterns, you can stop them. That would be a great positive decision.

M O RRELL Part 2 of 2

How t o Take Responsibil it y For Your Lif e People who take complete responsibility for their lives experience happiness and control of their state of affairs.

They are able to make the right choices because they understand they are responsible for their choices.

Actually, even when events not under your control go awry, you can at least determine how you wil l react to the event. You can make it an event a disaster or you can use it as an opportunity to learn (l earning by experience). The more mistakes the more you learn. However, listening to people with experience can be extremely beneficial and give you f ree l essons about not making cert ain mist akes.

- If an individual you respect provides you with constructive criticisms by pointing out to you that you make excuses and blame others for your afflictions, take the feedback seriously. Cont rol your def ensive react ion and recall instances when it happened. Analyse those instances with the co-worker or a close friend.

Now enjoy the rest of your life by "YOU" making the right decisions by taking responsibilities for your actions.

If you have any questions, please call Marie Morrell at 613-936-6873 or email: office@workeasysolutions.com or visit: www.workeasysolutions.com

The most important aspect of taking responsibility for your life is to acknowledge that your l if e is your responsibil it y. No one can live your life for you. You are in charge. No matter how hard you try to blame others for the events of your life, each event is t he resul t of t he choices you made and cont inue t o make.

Become responsibl e: - List en t o t he l it t l e voice in your head and watch yourself talking with coworkers, family members, and friends. Do you hear yourself taking responsibility or placing blame on someone else?

A W O RLD IN BALANCE

- Make a decision and el iminat e t he bl ame; el iminat e t he excuses. If the excuse track plays repeatedly in your mind, you are shifting responsibility

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TRO TTIER/TRO TZIER ECO-LONG-LASTING CHRISTMAS GIFTS "What should I buy them this Christmas???" Instead of worrying ... which is very stressful ... why not begin a new eco-friendly trend and begin 'neo-thinking' about Christmas and the kinds of gifts to give. Due to our determination to end the 'throwaway culture' and the violence that jams the many media: hourly, daily, weekly, monthly - then We The Wise People can come up with serene, pacifist-types of Christmas gifts. We have the power to transform our world, our society, our community when we begin to focus on doing things that areeco-friendly and this means buying Christmas gifts that are eco-long-lasting.

I prepared a list of Gift Ideas that you can use to end both the throwaway culture and the violence that is engulfing the world.The magazines are great gift items and can be recycled. They can also be checked out on line and ordered directly from the publishing company.

Gif t s f or Young Chil dren: A subscription to: a.National Geographic Little Kids b. Highlight Magazine or c.Canadian Wildlife Federation WILD Magazine for youngsters of all ages.

COME JOIN US FOR BREAKFAST Friday, November 27t h Best West ern Parkway Inn! -7:45 - 9:00am Pl ease cal l t o regist er - 613-935-3763 Ext 101 Gif t s f or Teenagers: A subscription to: ETHE ENVIRONMENTAL MAGAZINE; a paid membership to: a.

Greenpeace Canada b. The Sierra Club or c. The Audubon Society.

Gif t s f or Adul t s: A subscription to:a. E THE ENVIRONMENTAL MAGAZINE b. NEXUS MAGAZINE (Both these magazines cover international, peaceful and informative stories written by independent researchers.

Gif t s f or Al l Ages: Plants that help to detoxifyone's home and office: a. Peace Lily b. Aloe c. Golden Pathos d. English Ivy e. Money Plant f. Spider Plant. P.S.: These plants are capable of purifying the home and office environment, however, they must be placed in areas where both babies/ children and pets cannot get to them as they can be toxic if ingested. Giving plants is important since it does demand the act of taking care of them and in turn it develops a desire to also take care of our Planet Earth.

Gif t s f or Nat ure: Each Individual should remember that we are all connected and that the wildlife needs to be fed during the winter since we have taken away so much of their natural habitats. My Parents always fed the birds in the winter time and it gave them so much joy to see the sparrows, pigeons, and other birds swarming in for their daily "bread". On behalf of the Wildlife, I say, "Thank You for Caring!"

May you find this list of Christmas gift ideas helpful, and if you have any suggestions, please share them. You may contact me at: 613.360.2376.

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PO SITIVELY M ARLENE

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BAKER Hi there to all of you wonderful people reading ~The Seeker~ this week in Cornwall and the S.D. & G. area. Mother Nature sure has been awfully kind to us, Cornwallites this year... What lovely Autumn weather we have had in the past couple of weeks. The parking restrictions are in effect on our streets this week, and we haven't even got one flake of snow...Yet. You must take advantage of this lovely weather... Get out and put up your Christmas lights and decorations whilst the days are fresh and sunny. Happy Decorating Everybody!!!

My! I had one very busy time with my Johnny last weekend. We first attended ~Jammin For Hospice Cornwall~ early Saturday evening at the ~Agora Centre~. John and I and everyone else that attended were serenaded and entertained by the sweet sounds of "LIVE MUSIC" from many local musicians who gave of their time and musical talents to attend this Fund Raiser. There was Paul DesLauriers/ Trevor Walsh Group, Peter John Fortin (Patti Edwards joined in for a few songs), Randy Toupin, Chuck Leclaire, ~The Guys~, ~Plan B~, and last, but not least, ~Rock Bottom~. The delicious food was cooked and served in a timely fashion

by Paul Leger and his many helpers from ~The Glengarrian Pub & Restaurant~. All of the fresh food was donated by ~Farm Boy~ and the donated ham and turkeys

by Patti Edwards' brother, Derek Edwards. BOOM 101 was there to emcee for this wonderful event and ~Digirolamo Drywall~ donated money to buy one of the hams. Patti's Uncle, Keith Edwards donated $500, along with a Dewalt tool for the auction.

Larry Sylvain and his son Nick provided the sound system and reinforcement. It was a FUNTASTIC TIME well spent by all who attended last Saturday. Thank you to Steven White and John Lister for taking photos throughout the evening. Thanks Steven White for donating a ham as well. A BIG Thanks also goes out to all of the many volunteers, who helped to make this event a success. Pattie wrote, "... especially Claire Simard and Elizabeth Jean Olivia Gagnon, Peter John Fortin with his patience and Charles Beauchemin for the little things and patience with me at work, and my sister Cindy Lalonde for all her help also." This was such a Wonderful thing for her family and so many friends who came out to help and support Patti for ~Carefor Hospice Cornwall~. By the way... nearly $5,500 was raised for them this time around. The date has already been picked out by Patti for next year. It will be for November 26th at the ~Agora Centre~. I am so looking forward to attending and to seeing you, ALL there next year.

premature baby. To realize the value of one week, just ask an Editor of a famous weekly newspaper. To realize the value of one minute, ask a person who has missed the train, bus or plane. To realize the value of one second, ask a person Who has Survived an Accident...Time Waits For No One. Treasure Every Moment You Have. You will Treasure it even more when YOU can share it with Someone Special. To realize the value of a friend or family member, LOSE ONE. Remember To Hold On Tight To The Ones That You Love!!! Please tell them how you feel about them, Today, because Tomorrow May Be Too Late!!! REALIZE THE VALUE OF TIME!!!

My busy weekend continued early Sunday morning, when John, of ~John Lister Photography~ and I attended a ~Wedding Expo~ as one of the exhibitiors at the ~Ramada Inn~. It was hosted by Mai-Liis Renaud and Sheldon Grant of ~3D Creations~!!! There were over 100 brides who attended with their guests, and we, (the vendors) received lots of interest and leads to their future weddings that are set for the 2016 & 2017 wedding seasons. This was John's and my first Wedding Show and we were happily surprised to see on how well it was attended and how smoothly it all went. We are trying to offer something quite different to the brides and grooms by introducing "GREEN SCREEN PHOTOGRAPHY". This is where "the couple" goes in front of a green screen to have their photo taken.

Then John can add a *Magical* or Imaginative back ground to their photo. The newly married couple could be on top of the Empire State building, or beside Niagra Falls, or they could be standing on the moon... The Sky Is The Limit on where we can place you... You Dream It, We Do It!!! For more information, check out www.photodreams.ca. Mai-Liis did a wonderful job of putting this ~Wedding Expo~ together. Thank you once again Mai-Liis for asking John and I to attend as photographers. We certainly will be interested in exhibiting at another of your Wedding Shows in the future.

It em of t he Week: I bought this black, wool coat with a leopard print collar and matching cuffs at Value Village for $12.00!!! I have always loved animal prints and when I saw this lovely coat, I had to have it...

"Oh, Johnnykins!!!" With his senior's discount, I got it for ONLY $8.00!!!

You and your family and friends have to check out our thrift stores here in Cornwall because they are chock-full of beautiful items, such as this coat, along with all kinds of treasures to choose from. There are ONLY (35) DAYS Left Until Christmas Day... You had better get yourselves out there!!! Happy Shopping Readers!!!

Marlene Baker of www.fashionography.ca & www.photodreams.ca

Tip Of The Week: REALIZING THE VALUE OF TIME... To realize the value of a sister/ brother, ask someone who doesn't have one. To realize the value of ten years, ask a newly divorced couple. To realize the value of four years, ask a Graduate. To realize the value of one year, ask a student who has failed a final exam. To realize the value of nine months, ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn. To realize The value of one month, ask a mother who has given birth to a

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FO CUS ART

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DESNO YERS This week the subject of the column is that of Focus Art itself.

On December 2, there will be a Birthday party for this association.

Focus Art has reached a milestone: ten years, and still going strong.

The spirit of the artists helping artists in an ever-changing community remains its goal. So bear with me as I put my memory to the test.

Every group has a beginning. So it is for l?Association Focus Art Association.

First you might ask: Why have the words ?association? twice in the name? This is to emphasize its bilingual nature. Focus Art considers among its members nearly fifty percent are French speaking. It is FA?s policy to advertise in both languages and welcome members in both English and French as much as possible.

Now f or a l it t l e hist ory:

Atkins was determined to move the project ahead. Her Mom, owner of Sue?s art gallery encouraged the idea; Patricia Fish and I struggled to come up with Terms of Reference, which we adapted from the Ottawa East Art Association?s Constitution.

Shortly after, at a General meeting of 70 paid-up members, a Board was elected.

The first Juried show was held at Sue?s Art Gallery.

Beginnings What was the visual art scene in 2005? A create energy group of watercolorists (The Cornwall Art and Association) painted with Teen Dancause at excitement CCVS and later at the Bob Turner; Kathi and those LeGault taught watercolor courses at first years St-Lawrence College. Alan Bain taught were very watercolor to a large group at the Navy much about Club. Oil painters took courses from Bonnie socializing Brunet at Sue?s Art Gallery on Sydney; the and meeting the art community. There Cornwall Regional Art Gallery on Pitt, were projects and workshops, and Sue?s Art directed by Sylvie Lizotte was open to local Gallery was the hub for visual artists. When and guest exhibitions and held a juried Sue was forced to give up her business, show once a year; Focus Art found a The Apples and new space at le Art Studio Tour Centre was in its14th Charles-Émile year. Rolande Claude, 146 Levac, Sue?s Chevrier. What has Gallery and Focus Art done for Joan-Levy Earle its members? Each provided Board has materials and contributed advice. Ann Marlin something new. and Ray Target However, gave pottery communication has courses at the Bob always been the Turner; Melting priority; whether by Pot studio taught (L-R) Lorna Forman Micheline Tanguay, Ginette Melon, D?Arcy a personal phone art with glass.

Thorpe, Sue-Ann Atkins (president), Patricia Fish, Pat Campbell and Rose Desnoyers accepted the different positions on the Board. call, the monthly Ester Bryan saw Missing, but part of the organizing committee is Charlene Bennett. newsletter, the her completed The logo is the creation of Tracy-Lynn Chisholm and Candice Nixon. eblasts, Facebook, a project, the Quilt The general assembly proposed the name. presence in the of Belonging, inaugurated at an exhibition on April 1st, 2005 at the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Gatineau. Schools had their art programs and galleries and the city?s art courses were available to adults and children.

I?ve probably forgotten many wonderful artists who were actively sharing their skills at that time and I hope they will forgive my lapses in memory.

How did Focus Art begin?

In 2004, artists frequently spoke of a need to get together and share ideas, critique and support each other.

Through serendipity, the right people met at Sue?s Art Gallery, 124 Sydney.

There were awkward moments at first, wondering how to go about it. Sue-Ann

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media, the monthly gatherings, members are always given opportunities to learn about art and each other?s practice.

Exhibitions are numerous and varied.

Newcomers to the area meet people and make friends through their membership.

Many become very active in the organization and contribute new ideas.

Workshops are offered according to the needs and interests expressed by the members.

Who have been t he l eaders during t he past t en years?

There have been six presidents and ten boards of dedicated volunteers offering their time and skills to make Focus Art work. The presidents: Sue-Ann Atkins set the stage, Pat Campbell?s presidency saw the increase in workshops, plein-air activities and communications; D?Arcy Thorpe?s presidency introduced the first long art calendar and a public exhibition at the Cornwall Square. Sandra Taylor experimented with a space for members to use, an art retreat weekend, Internet communications and many original workshops. During my years as president it was time to fine tune what was already in place: establish procures, document the past, become more political and begin to look for a permanent place for the association. Linda Geisel is our 6th president and leads a vibrant group of artists determined to increase the visibility of FA and establish the permanency of the association.

How would you describe Focus Art today?

In 2015, Focus Art has a voice. As a group the Association expresses the needs and interests of the visual arts community. It is at the table, planning for the arts and cultural scene of our city. The organization is strong because of the basic principle: artists helping other artists in an ever-changing community.

Membership is the backbone of the association. Every person has something to learn and something to give.

To the question: How does Focus Art want to be remembered by members and by the community...I?ll let YOU answer...

Alex Abugov, our oldest member today, was there at the beginning receiving an award from Mr. Guy Lauzon (2005 Juried Show)

Thank you Focus Art for being there when we need you.

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CHRISTM AS COM ES ?Tis the tim e of year to think of your gift list and shopping, holiday decor ating , food pr epar ation, tr avel to visit fam ily and fr iends and all the endless details that m ean Chr istm as. In our fr antic attention to this myr iad of pr epar ations, w e som etim es need r em inder s as to the r eason for the season.

Chr istm as com es- w ith its pr om ises of peace, joy, hope, love, r em em br ances and r eflection- even w hen w e ar e not deem ed r eady. The Centennial Choir of Cor nw all hopes to br ing these thoughts to m ind w ith its popular, annual Chr istm as Concer t.

Tw o Concer ts w ill be pr esented at St. John?s Pr esbyter ian Chur ch, 28 Second St. E., Cor nw all -on Fr i. Dec. 11th at 8pm and on Sunday Dec. 13th at 2 pm . Tickets m ay be pur chased at St. John?s Chur ch office, Hom e Har dw ar e at Pitt and 13th, The Lotter y Kiosk at Cor nw all Squar e and The Cr ossr oads Convenience Stor e, St. Andr ew s.

Adults $15. Childr en 12 and under $7.

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