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Nov. 11, 2011

about CORNWALL PEOPLE for CORNWALL PEOPLE by CORNWALL PEOPLE Could this be the next Canadian Harry Potter Series?

Back in April of this year we featured a young cartoonist with the start of his creative career.

Now, 17 year old Bradley Pennell, is on the cusp of realizing his dream.

He completed his first of a series of five novels - the urban fantasy series, Demongelic. Brad has combined his love of illustration with his imaginative writing skills and has brought to life the heroes and villains of Demongelic. It is surprising that someone so young has successfully completed this venture; now tack on the fact that he has also illustrated all the characters in the book including the cover.

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Eye on Society by Jason Setnyk

POLITICS Don't forget! I was at Bobby's Place last week and the cook, who is huge fan of the Local Seeker, reminded me to pay tribute to the troops and Remembrance Day in my column. Of course I was already planning to do just that! I already bought my poppy at a local Tim Hortons, and I have been wearing it most of the time. It is important to record the history and stories of our veterans, as they will not be around for ever.

According to the CBC, "The Canadian Legion's membership has declined steadily in recent years, as the population of veterans from the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War has dropped by more than half. It's estimated there were close to 400,000 veterans in 2001; today that number is 176,000". On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month Canadians pause to reflect and remember those people who sacrificed their lives in military service. This is the first Remembrance day, this November 11th, that occurs in a year that ends in eleven. I would like to say thank you to the veterans who fought for our freedoms against tyranny.

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ARTS AND CULTURE

ARTpreneur is November 24th! From their website: The 2011 ARTpreneur Conference will take place in Cornwall, Ontario on November 24th, 2011. The conference program will focus on the business needs of the artistic entrepreneur and teach creative people how to succeed at their business endeavours. This event is open to all local artists, artisans, performers or anyone who has a passion for entrepreneurship. ARTpreneur provides an opportunity where you can network, learn and develop new skills and gain insight on how to successfully maintain a creative business. This year ARTpreneur includes two great speakers who will enlighten everyone with the trials and tribulations of their artistic careers. Breakout sessions will include information from the Ontario Art Council, Marketing through Social Media, working with the media and more. The conference is designed for today's professional artist in all domains: painter, musician, writer, dancer, actor, designer, photographer, and talks will be given by experts in the art and business world from both Canada and the United States. ARTpreneur will provide an inside look into what it takes to make it in the "ART biz" world. http://www.artpreneur.ca Goodbye Andy! A childhood hero of mine passed away. When I was a kid I use to watch 60 minutes with my dad, and I always looked forward to Andy Rooney. He was the first person who piqued my interest in journalism, dry humour, and witty editorials. There were many others who inspired me after that, but it all started with him. Thank you Andy.

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Culture Committee missing representation from both Literary Arts and Theatre! If you think the Culture Committee should have representation from the Literary Arts community and the Theatre community, email or call your City Councillors today! Here is their contact information: http://www.cornwall.ca/en/cao/councilprofiles.asp

THE ENVIRONMENT City Holding Three Hazardous Waste Days in November! From the City of Cornwall website: The City of Cornwall will be holding three hazardous waste collection days in November for residents who are looking to dispose of hazardous items. Materials will be accepted at the Hazardous Waste Depot at the City Landfill (2590 Cornwall Centre Road West) on the following dates: Wednesday, November 2 from 7:30am to 4pm, Saturday, November 5 from 8am to 12pm, and Wednesday, November 9 from 7:30am to 4pm. Residents are encouraged to take advantage of these collection days as they will be the last ones until the Hazardous Waste Depot reopens in April. Accepted materials include prescription medications, used oil, propane tanks, latex and oil base paints, car batteries and electronic items such as old computers, TVs and fluorescent light bulbs. All materials must be identified and no unknown substances will be accepted. For more information, please call (613) 936-6072.

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SOCIAL JUSTICE New Men's Group Formed To Address Violence Against Women And Children! From the City of Cornwall website: A group of men from Cornwall have joined together to work towards eliminating violence against women and children in the community. The Building Better Men Group was officially unveiled on Friday, November 4th during a gathering at City Hall. Among other things, the new Group will work to raise awareness of violence against women and children in collaboration with other community partners.

"Building Better Men is all about men taking a leadership role in eliminating violence against women and children," said Protius Grant, the Chair of the new Group. "By working together, there's a lot we can accomplish." Some of the Group's initial goals are to recruit additional members, establish partnerships and raise its profile in the community. Those interested in getting involved with the Building Better Men Group are asked to communicate with Mr. Grant via email at grant.protius@gmail.com.

My name is Jason Setnyk, and this is my eye on society.

Jason Setnyk is a local high school teacher, journalist, published and award winning author, photographer, arts and culture event coordinator, and a community volunteer sitting on numerous boards and committees.

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The next “Harry Potter” Series??

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He has successfully weaved the story of young Christopher Skye, a 16 year old that, after discovering he is half-angel, quickly learns that his paranoid feelings about being followed and watched are actually true. Beings thought to be myths are real and have evolved and adapted into our society. They can be anyone or anything and are blending in our world giving a whole new meaning to the saying Urban Legends. Along the way he meets other Halflings that help in his quest to discover his origins and help keep him safe from the barrage of attacks at the hands of the Unlucky XIII. Paige who is also a half-angel, Damon the jokester Leprechaun, Holly the loveable mysterious stalker and Darren a half-demon who defies his evil heritage; take a protective approach towards Chris.

So what drove Brad to take on such a major endeavour and where did the inspiration come from? Brad always had a vivid imagination, but after a dream where he saw these characters interacting, he started to write down his ideas. He shared his thoughts with his mom and his best friends, who encouraged him to continue writing. In no time, chapters were written and the characters were fleshed out, both on page and in sketch format. The characters evolved and the drawings improved over time. He developed a following at St. Joseph Catholic Secondary School, where he is now a grade 12 student, and it encouraged other students at this school to also start writing stories and develop characters.

These characters have been with Brad for some time. If you look back to his early drawings, you can see glints of the characters that now make up the world of Demongelic.

Brad was encouraged by several people to continue his venture, and if you take a look at his extensive credits page; he names them. A trip to Fan Expo in Toronto in 2010 firmly planted the seed to continue with this process. It was encouraging to get feedback from other artists, writers, celebrities and creative people who did not know Brad personally. He attended Artpreneur and further honed his talents and increased his self-confidence. He was featured on TV Cogeco’s ArtCurrent last November, and was on the cover of The Local Seeker as an up and coming cartoonist/illustrator in April 2011. This gave him the extra boost to pursue the dream.

Discussions were made to release Demongelic as a graphic novel, which may happen in the future; but the more Brad poured his ideas on the page, the more evident that this needed to be released as a novel. It is now completed, with 26 chapters and a sneak peak of book 2’s first chapter, where three very popular new characters are introduced. Since the drawings were so instrumental to his creation, Brad has included an illustration at the beginning of each chapter, so you get a good idea of who are key to that chapter, and what they look like in Brad’s imagination. He has developed rich descriptions and special abilities for each unique character he’s created. The story combines action, intrigue, mystery and camaraderie amongst the characters. There are humorous moments, touching scenes and well described action sequences. The villains are entertaining, sarcastic & vile. Some are extracted from real urban legends with a Brad twist, while others are purely the imagination of a young man who has always had an interest in fantasy, folklore, and the basic good vs. evil quandary. The main antagonist is Bloody Mary. Brad was terrified when he heard about this urban legend in elementary school and so, in a bid to accept that fear, he developed Mary in a unique way. She travels through mirrors and when she attacks and is retaliated against; her skin made of glass fractures, but can regenerate when she returns to her mirror world. She is just one of the many villains you meet in Demongelic. The book is geared for ages 13 and up. A good rule of thumb is if someone is familiar with or read series such as Harry Potter or Percy Jackson, it is in that kind of fantasy category.

Brad may look familiar to you, since he spent his summer at the downtown Cornwall Farmers’ Market & Waterfest/Artfest where he sold handmade bookmarks, (3 of which are shown above) key chains, t-shirts with Demongelic characters and a zodiac line he created. His entrepreneurial spirit was further developed when he was one of the successful Summer Company Business participants. Summer Company is a program through the Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation Ontario and the local program provider is the Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre; which gives students an opportunity to create their own business for the summer. Some students, like Brad, continue after the summer program ends. He received support and encouragement from the program operators, the Cornwall Economic development office, mentors and fellow participants.

Brad returned to FanExpo again in August 2011, and although the book was not ready, he had promotional material, drawings of all the main characters and a positive attitude. His business acumen, natural charisma and ability to speak in public, shined through, He showed wisdom beyond his 17 years, and proudly introduced himself to people from the industry, other artists and writers and explained his upcoming Demongelic series of novels.

He has stacks of cards to follow up with, and some key people that could propel him to the next novel.

The characters are well thought-out, are beautifully drawn and easily could be made into a graphic novel, comics, live feature or even a movie. The possibilities are endless. Brad has created theme videos for his book and his endless creative ideas are making his marketing and promotional ideas limitless.

Brad has already seen the support of our wonderful community and firmly believes in supporting local businesses as well. He has printed his book locally through Angel Printing, and his Demongelic t-shirts were made by Cornwall City Press/The Sign Factory. One of the main supporters is Randy Sauve owner of Fantasy Realm. He has known Brad for years since Brad frequents his store to buy comics, graphic novels and to just discuss some of the latest fantasy stories and shows and is the reason he first heard about FanExpo. Brad met with him to talk about Demongelic and Randy without hesitation; agreed to host THE FIRST BOOK SIGNING ON SATURDAY NOVEMBER 19TH FROM 10AM-5PM. Brad will be onsite to sell the first printing of his book and will sign copies.

Fantasy Realm will also carry Demongelic at the store. The book is available for $15.00.

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BRADLEY PENNELL - Continued from page 5 Susan and Kayla Martin of The Grind have also been big supporters of Brad. Their first encounter stemmed through a casual comment, when Brad met Kayla who looked like one of the characters he drew.

She is also an artist and they spoke frequently. THE GRIND HAS GENEROUSLY AGREED TO HOST A BOOK SIGNING FOR DEMONGELIC ON SATURDAY DECEMBER 3RD FROM 10AM-4PM. Brad believes in his hometown, and recently joined Team Cornwall to demonstrate his support of his hometown and act as a young ambassador. Brad already is showing his belief in helping out as he was a participant in the Trunk Sale and Pamper Me Party in support of MS; he created MS. Scarlet, a sassy fae, and Hope & Believe the Christmas Angels. Comments are told frequently when he is at events that he is a role model to youth today. He worked throughout the summer, and has dedicated his leisure time to writing and drawing. He encourages his friends and classmates to pursue their dreams too. He always likes to meet other young artists that share that passion for creativity.

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Since this is his last year of high school, Brad will probably leave to attend post-secondary education studying Art and Creative Writing.

Book 2 is deep into creation; he’s already completed nine chapters.

One thing for sure about this young man is, that if he makes it big someday, he’ll never forget where he started and who supported him. As he so proudly told everyone at FanExpo; “I’m from Cornwall, Ontario”.

Letting GO! There comes a time in life when we have to let go of the people who bring us down, the people who are constantly negative and never have anything good to say about, well, anything.

This AHA moment came when I realized that when I surround yourself with negative people, I then focus on the negative, which then drives ‘energy’ to negative thoughts and actions.

Seems pretty logical not to do this right? Wrong. Most people, like myself, are not even aware that these people are throwing off this negative ‘vibe’ and it’s so easy to just get caught up in this ‘negativity’ because It's usually coming from within our inner circle of people that we surround ourselves with.

A couple months ago I made a decision, one of the hardest ones I’ve ever had to make, but I knew it had to be done. I decided to cut ties with people, some that were very close to me, that were constantly negative, people that for whatever reason, made me doubt my dreams, goals and ambitions in life. This is not to say that these people are bad people, it just means that their time in MY story had come to end. I realized that if I wanted to grow as a person, I had to let GO of the people that were bringing me down with them, that for some reason, loved to see failure in me, and disregarded any successes. When this happens, and if this is happening to you in your life..... Let GO. I’ve now made the choice to surround myself with positive, like minded people, who celebrate successes and learn from failures and continue to grow from these experiences. I’ve learned that you are who you surround yourself with and if you see yourself as a positive, energetic, goal oriented person, it’s important to have people in your life that have that same focus, to keep you focused.

Always remember that you are worth it and never sell yourself short, for anyone, not even yourself.

Stay true to you, V.

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Full House to Honour ODSP activist Denise Vernier Article and Photo by Jason Setnyk

On Friday October 28th, Denise Vernier, an advocate for ODSP recipients was honoured with a memorial dinner. Event organizer and SD&G Coalition of Social Justice Vice Chair Jason Setnyk was pleased with the success of the event. "We had a full hall on Friday night. It was truly a team effort, and I am very proud of the efforts of the entire coalition, to not only promote social justice, but to honour those like Denise who embody the spirit of this very important movement". The spaghetti dinner and silent auction raised funds to assist in building a permanent memorial in Lamoureux Park for the ODSP Action Coalition activist. Vernier collected over 3500 signatures for a petition she hoped to bring to Queens Park to advocate better conditions for those on disability pensions. There was also guest speakers including SD&G Coalition for Social Justice Chair Helene Paquin, Treasurer Elaine MacDonald, City Councillor Bernadette Clement, and keynote g u e s t speaker and co-chair of the ODSP A c t i o n Coalition of Toronto, Naomi Ives.

Ives said, "she worked to improve the lives of people on disabilit y".

There was live jazz music by the K e e g a n Larose band, (above) and that was followed by an open mic where family and friends shared memories and stories about Denise Vernier.

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kriscrossroads by Kris Ward

Raising a Creative Child I am so pleased to say that the teen featured on the cover of The Local Seeker, is my son. It has been an incredible journey since he first spoke about writing a book to these moments where we wait with bated breath to hold the finished product in our hands. Some may think this is an easy process but it wasn’t. Countless hours spent writing, drawing, proofing, editing and compiling, and for a boy that struggled in his early years; this is a real accomplishment.

When Brad was just a baby, I knew he was different. He had a keen memory for characters and played differently. He loved puzzles and building elaborate setups for his over abundant amount of toys.

I used to joke that I was raising the next Stephen Spielberg, wrong medium, at least at this time, but a creative mind none the less. I raised Brad on my own from the time he was 4 and a half and although we struggled at times, I ensured that he never missed out on any of the essentials, and some extras.

Although he had very little coordination, I enrolled him in t-ball, soccer, basketball, swimming and karate lessons, to at least give him a basic knowledge and understanding as well as a sense of teamwork. Athletics did not appeal to him and he continued what he did best, draw and develop creative play atmospheres.

I cannot recall a time where he didn’t have a paper and pencil in hand, or one of his beloved action figures. I’d often show up to meetings with one of his “Pokemon” or “Digimon” peeking out of my briefcase or find little pictures of his creations slipped into my purse or notepad. I held on to most of his artwork and it is wonderful to look back and see how creative he always has been. It wasn’t enough to draw them, he had to name them and provide back stories too.

went on to also be in Peter Pan as Schmee, Dracula as Edward a non speaking part with a creepy walk that rivaled the Ring, the Wizard of Oz as one of the Witch’s henchmen and helped for lighting on many other projects. He’s stepped away from acting, at least for now, but will always have fond memories of the theatre group that gave him a chance.

Finding art teachers is not easy, but he met Monica Piotrowski who did provide him with lessons and understood his passion. She taught him to improve on his dragon drawings, which he put to good use at the recent Waterfest where he created a special edition River Dragon. He also took part in an Arts Camp assembled by the City, where he met Frank Burelle who is a cartoonist and illustrator. Brad thoroughly enjoyed his classes, and as a young man, Brad frequently sees Frank and talks about his art and his book and future ideas. They recently were across from each other at the Trunk Sale and Pamper Me Party in Support of MS. How cool was that! Brad rose to the occasion and created MS. Scarlet a sassy faerie and Hope and Believe the Christmas Angels, male and female angels. The male one could be the new Clarence. He knew that MS has a carnation sale and used a carnation to create the very memorable dress for MS. Scarlet. He has a natural ability to come up with creative ideas and never seems to lack them.

He has turned his passion into a career and has written his first novel.

Looking back, I could have done things differently, and maybe I should have instilled more rules, but I have a great relationship with my son. Like one of my favourite books, that was given to me as a shower gift, and then again when Brad was born, by Robert Munsch: “I will love you forever, I will love you for always, as long as I’m breathing, may baby you will be.” And you’ve come a long way baby, and the journey has just begun!

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School wasn’t always easy and he struggles in many subjects. He was picked on for being so tiny, had no athletic abilities but was amazing at dodge ball evasion, which was a good thing given his small size. His strongest asset was his ability to remember and when something means something to him, he locks it in his memory vault.

I gladly spent my weekends and weeknights with him watching countless movies and shows, reading books and always with the voices to add to the storyline delivery, and playing action figures with him. He was special, as it was often pointed out to me. He was described as a young child with an old soul; a crystal child, a child with a strong interest in folklore, fantasy and mythology.

When I couldn’t be with him due to work commitments, I was lucky that my parents could help out. They too recall that constant need to have something in his hands, which is still the case today. He has to have a pencil, paper, some of his drawings, and an Ipod in hand at all times.

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He may not have been athletic, but he did have a natural talent in acting as well. He was part of Dreammaker Productions, and I thank Dave and Lisa Runions for their encouragement of Brad. I still remember when he tried out for High School the Musical, he was 12 at the time and looked about 10, but they gave him a shot, saw how he interacted and once he got on stage, he was very comfortable. He got the part, and even got the chance to feel like a jock as the smallest basketball player in the play. He sang, danced and acted and formed great friendships with this group and signed his first autographs. He

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Spiritual Seedlings

The Squeaky Wheel Gets the Grease Soon after accepting the position of pastor at the Long Sault Pentecostal Church in 2006, one of my seniors asked me to consider opening up the church for a community hymn sing once a month. Well, I was busy and had a lot on my plate and put her off. A few months later, she asked again, and then again. It took me quite a while to accept the thought of taking on one more commitment.

Finally in September of 2009, we began a community hymn sing on the third Sunday evening of each month. We are now into our third year of hymn sings and they are going great and gaining popularity. The squeaky wheel does get the grease. I’m glad she kept at me.

I knew I would be heavily involved. I play the piano/keyboard. I cut my teeth as far as piano playing goes on many of these old hymns. I actually love getting on the keyboard and bringing the old hymns of the church to life.

Usually a drummer from another church shows up, plays the drums, and helps with the singing. A guitar player from another local church helps out by playing and singing whenever he is free. Singers from our church and other churches come to help lead the songs. We usually spend an evening practicing before the big event on the Sunday night.

On the evening of the sing, someone shares an appropriate poem – sometimes humorous, sometimes serious – but always exactly what we need. Another person will read a Scripture passage. Once in a while, we will have a special musical number. The vast majority of the time we sing.

And do we sing! I usually pick out 16 old hymns of the church and 99% of the time, we get through them all. We do it all in an hour! Can this group sing! The rafters of the church resound with praises. The messages of the hymns minister to our hearts about the greatness of our God and about His ability to speak to our hearts and make us more like Him. Johannes Sebastian Bach wrote, “Where there is devotional music, God is always at hand with His gracious presence.” That is true. God is present in these times.

We have fun. Who wouldn’t have fun singing, “There’s a church in the valley by the wildwood”, or “On the wings of a snow-white dove”, or “Because He Lives”, or any other of the old hymns and gospel songs of the last century.

One of my fun favorite ones from my early years is “This Ole House”. I remember going to the basement where there was an old gramophone. It was not electric and you had to crank it up so it would play a little 45-rpm record. These were leftovers from my grandmother’s furniture that were stored there. I’m sure my Dad became tired of hearing it as he did woodworking in his shop but he never complained. He knew his girls were having fun singing at the top of their lungs and laughing as they sang.

Surprisingly not all the people who come to these evenings are seniors. Certainly the majority of them are but I have discovered that people of all ages like hymns.

After the hour-long sing is over, we share light refreshments together in our fellowship room. Often people stay late to chat and just enjoy each other’s company.

I am just beginning to put together the hymn selection for this month.

November is “remembrance” month. I am sure that some of the songs will reflect a war theme, such as, “Onward Christian Soldiers” and “The Battle Hymn of the Republic”.

Quoting again from Bach, “The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul”. How true is that statement! We find that at the end of the evening, we are tired but we have glorified God and our souls have been refreshed.

Should you wish to join us, the next community hymn sing starts at 6:30 p.m. on November 20th. The sing in December will, of course, be set aside for Christmas carols.

Would you care to help me sing? “Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord…” Do you hear the sound of marching feet?

Rev. Lorna Casselman Long Sault Pentecostal Church 9 Bethune Avenue, Long Sault, ON K0C 1P0

Cornwall Transit Offers Free Rides For Veterans On the occasion of Remembrance Day, Cornwall Transit is reminding veterans that they can ride the bus free of charge at any time of the year.

The City of Cornwall enacted a new policy in 2011 that allows veterans to ride for free on the Conventional Bus and Handi-Transit bus service throughout the year upon presentation of their veteran’s card from a local service club.

In previous years, Cornwall Transit offered free rides for veterans on Remembrance Day, and the decision was made to expand the service to the full year.

"It is a small gesture of appreciation for all those who have served, and who continue to serve, our country," said Mayor Bob Kilger.

Transit Division Manager Len Tapp is encouraging all local veterans to take advantage of this free service, both on Remembrance Day and throughout the year.

"We would be honoured to have them on board," said Mr. Tapp.

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Lessons from the Road As I mentioned in my previous roadSIGNS Column, I have had the opportunity over the last six weeks to travel across Canada. I have learned that it takes a certain discipline to get up each morning, checkin at the airport, travel to a new city, arrive at a new hotel each night and remember what room I have been assigned and finally, show up every evening with and enthusiastic and engaging presentation. As a result of my observations of myself and others, I have learned many lessons which of course, not only apply to travelling but to life in general. It’s just that travelling puts everything under a microscope.

Lesson Number One: Stay in the Moment. As someone who is notorious for thinking about what’s next, or what is happening next week, I have learned that this is not an effective strategy when I am travelling. Staying grounded and living in the moment however, is. The routine of changing locations everyday has forced me to wake up, ask what city and hotel I am in, assess where I am travelling to that day and upon arrival, focus on that evening’s program. Thinking ahead too far only creates confusion and distraction.

Lesson Number Two: Be Patient and Smile a Lot When you have to go through airline security for several days in a row, it is very easy to become annoyed. I have never taken jackets, boots and belts off so many times in my life and I feel constantly embarrassed about undressing in public. The key to surviving this daily assault is to be patient, to joke with the security guards (imagine having their job!) and to smile a lot. That smile changes everything and lights people up along the way. I have learned that airport security is simply a job that has to be done and not to take it personally.

Lesson Number Three: Inspire Others As I travel through these airports, I hand out attractionCARDS, inspiring messages which we produce here at roadSIGNS. This may be the agent at the check-in desk, the server at Starbucks, the occasional flight attendant, waiters and waitresses or shop keepers. What I have noticed is how a small thing like offering someone a message for their day makes a difference. One server at the airport in Halifax shared with me that travelers are not nice people. They are always in a hurry and chronically grumpy. After offering her and her colleague an attractionCARD they lit up and stated that I had “made their day!” It’s not difficult to inspire others.

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Lesson Number Four: When I Inspire Others I am InspiredI have also noticed that when I take a moment to be pleasant, to smile, or to offer a message, the same energy returns to me. As I leave an interaction with another person, I frequently see them smiling and sharing the message I offered them with someone else. And that lights me up. I realize that if I stay lit up and inspired it has an impact on my being, my work and my relationships. Energy given; energy received.

Lesson Number Five: Stay Rested A constant change in time zones, a new hotel bed every night and evening programs which keep me awake thinking, make staying rested a real challenge. I developed the habit of meditating before each event, 15 to 30 minutes, of quiet reflection and breathing. It is interesting that I don’t afford myself that luxury when I am not travelling even though I know the benefits and how it allows me to be ‘on’ during my evening workshops. It is important ME FIRST time, that opportunity to serve myself first so that I can serve others well.

I am sure there have been other lessons as well – these are the principle ones.

They apply to all of our days not just the travelling ones. And so I invite you to join with me and practice being present, being patient and smiling a lot, inspiring others and as a result, being inspired and staying rested with a daily dose of ME FIRST time. These simple lessons can change your life in so many ways.

Until next time…Betty

Betty Healey is the roadSIGNS Coach, coaching people back to life!. Her most recent book, The ME FIRST Playbook is designed to help adults relax and be more playful as they learn about themselves. The ME FIRST Playbook is available from Betty’s website www.roadSIGNS.ca.

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ART SEEKERS by Sandra Taylor Hedges

SEEKING THE ARTS . SEEKING THE ARTS Don’t let the Winter Zap your Creative Spark I love the fall, its cool enough to wear your favorite sweaters and jacket but not so cold you look like a Michelin Tire man when you head outside. For many die hard outdoor painters this weather, as long as it isn’t raining, is the perfect time to head out. The temperature is tolerable, no bugs, no sunstroke, the water based paint won’t dry as fast and a thermos of hot tea or cocoa hits the spot. I’m sure this is the same for the other artistic disciplines a little music; dance or theatre in the park is still possible amid the backdrop of the fall colourscape.

Soon, unfortunately, the winter winds will blow and the temperature forces all inside where, if we are not careful, we will stay until the spring thaw. This can ultimately lead to isolation among creative souls.

Especially if you hate winter as much as I do. I am often found on the first really cold winter day in bed with the covers up over my head telling my husband to let me know when it’s spring again. If this is you then it is doubly important to prepare yourself now so that the winter doesn’t cut you off from some much needed time with other creative people.

Here are a few suggestions that you could work on to keep the creative energy flowing: 1.

Plan a regular painting, jamming, dancing, improv or reading recital day or evening with 3 – 8 other like minded creative people. Maybe this would be one evening a week or Sunday afternoons whatever you can all agree that your schedule allows and keep it! Take turns going to each others homes if there isn’t a central spot you can use to meet.

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Plan to take workshops either with some other Artists you know or alone if need be. Take a workshop that is something you have never tried before and just let go of being good at it for the time you are there and enjoy the process.

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Give a workshop. If you have a particular method of expression offer to teach some of your peers what you do.

You could decide how much you need to charge if anything to make this happen; base it on about 8 – 10 people attending and make it happen. Keep fun as the main objective and play away 4.

Have a Play day. If you don’t want to organize something as formal as a workshop then plan a play day with a few others where you try out together some technique or style of the art you do with 3 or more friends. Just make fun and play the goal.

CORNWALL CONCERT SERIES – Celebrating 25 Years of Beautiful Music Marcus Nance, Base Baritone Second concert in the 2011-2012 Season The Cornwall Concert Series began in 1986 and since that time has been bringing professional classical music entertainment to the residents of the city and surrounding area. In the twenty-five years since, audiences have enjoyed performances given by musicians from all over the world. That tradition continues this Saturday night, Nov. 12, at Aultsville Theatre-8 p.m. when Marcus Nance will charm and delight the audience with his rich baritone voice. Marcus Nance mesmerized audiences as Caiaphas in the Stratford Shakespeare Festival’s production of Jesus Christ Superstar which just ended this past weekend. Cornwall is fortunate that he was able to fit in this performance before he plays the same role at the La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego in November and December. He will appear on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre in New York starting March 2012, again in Jesus Christ Superstar.

Marcus Nance made his film debut as the Singing Accountant in Mel Brooke’s feature film The Producers starring Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick. He has also moved into cabaret with appearances at the Stratford Summer Music Cabarets, the Toronto Jazz Festival and as a regular guest with the Ottawa Jazz Orchestra. In 2009 he starred and hosted ‘Divos and Divas with Marcus Nance’ at Statlers Piano Lounge in Toronto performing with guest stars such as Tony Award Nominee Louise Pitre, David Rogers of Phantom of the Opera fame and the incomparable opera diva Measha Brueggergosman. And, if you look closely, you might also catch this versatile and talented artist in ads or on the runways of Toronto Fashion Week He has garnered glowing reviews from critics and audiences all across this country and the U.S. To quote: “His voice, a deep flexible instrument that can rumble in his chest or soar above an audience, literally speaks for itself. And it seems to adapt as easily to an opera house, as to a microphone.”

He has recently released a CD, Marcus Nance: The Voice Next Door about which FAB Magazine wrote: “Fans of cabaret jazz or musical theatre have hit the motherlode here; Nance’s deep bass brings a unique flavour to these oft-heard classics… His remarkable voice transports you to an elegant evening of cabaret and sophistication. This is a truly talented artist well worth hearing.”

Tickets will be available at the door this Saturday, November 12 ($25.). Box office opens at 7:30 p.m.

The 25th anniversary season continues with Jeunesses Musicales’ production of “Carmen”, Saturday, March 24, 2012 and the clarinet and piano duo of Kornel Wolak and Chris Donnelly, Saturday, April 28, 2012.

Series subscriptions are still available at Cornwall & Seaway Valley Tourism & Angels’s Gifts from the Heart (Adult $70, Student $60) For additional information contact Virginia Winn ginny.winn@gmail.com (613) 528-4379 or Mike Pearson mkylkst@bell.net (613) 933-0293

Creativity needs the company of creativity, it is the fundamental way we move ourselves and our talents forward.

The myth of the isolated, tortured artist is one that is not founded in truth; even Vincent Van Gogh shared space with Gauguin. Together they fought, got drunk and produced some of the great paintings of their time. Let’s not forget, out of many garage bands great rock groups were forged.

Sandra Taylor Hedges, Fine Artist, Teacher and President of L’association Focus Art Association sandra-taylor-.artistwebsites.com studioonecatsquared.com focusartonline.org rulesforpainting.blogspot.com

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FROM The Sizzle Coach ... Janet St.Pierre

SEEKING THE ARTS . SEEKING THE ARTS The Game of Life Have you ever thought about life as a game? What games are you playing in your business or personal life?

For the sake of keeping life simple, CHECKERS, what a simple game that all ages can learn and play together, and when the game ends, it doesn’t matter who wins, we just want to play with our partner again.

SNAKES and LADDERS, getting to the top of our game, having to cope and deal with the set backs along the way as we climb back up, sometimes starting back at the bottom and other times we manage to slip just far enough to regain our footing.

RISK what chances are you willing to take in life to reach your goals and to live your passion?

BARREL OF MONKEYS, the connections we make along the way, the people we hang on to and make a chain to continue with our growth, and to support others along the way. How strong is your chain?

CHESS, the game of strategy…do you have a strategic plan in your life?

SCRABBLE, if only we chose our words spoken as wisely as we do in the little wooden squares we place on a board to gain points.

TWISTER, as long as your feet are securely placed on the dots, no matter how stretched and twisted you become, it is so important to stay grounded, finding balance in your life is sometimes the hardest game to play.

YAHTZEE, we all want a full house in life, friends and family who support and love us.

MONOPOLY, are you playing for money, power and control? Who are you trading with along the way?

SORRY, the game of luck, strategy and determination, sometimes referred to as “sweet Revenge”, being first to get to where you are going, offering an apologetic sorry along the way.

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And last but not least, LIFE…an exciting journey through LIFE, a series of choices and chance, good deeds and surprises…that is LIFE!

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with Amanda Marini-Rohde Shifting Forward - "Everyday Movement"

How aware are you of your body as you move? Is it worth noting? Absolutely!!! Far too much do we allow immobility to set in to our everyday lives and forget to enjoy movement for movement’s sake.

Think of when you were a child. You were a master of movement! Graceful or not your movement was more raw and undefined. You responded to life in physical ways that you may not allow yourself to anymore. We all too often swallow our emotions, and force them to be quieted and forgotten as we move through the day. However, over time this has an impact on how we see ourselves and what potential we allow ourselves to reach as physical, emotional, spiritual human beings. Societal pressures of what is and is not acceptable behaviour heavily weigh on how we learn to be in the world. In contrast, once you have had a good cry, you may feel better or you might not. Or, when you jump for joy a sensation of release is present and when you embrace someone and allow yourself to be open to receive that embrace back a connection happens. It is more than just physical.

I tend to move in impulsive and random ways when I dance; even more so when I improvise movement. I am what you would call a physical, tactile learner with tendencies to respond to sound and music. Another aspect of my learning styles is that I am very in touch with my emotions and thoughts which means I often use my

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feelings and insert them into my movement. If you wanted to label it you could say I am a kinaesthetic, auditory/musical, intrapersonal learner. Now, we all have kinaesthetic sense and have the ability to tap into this very important tool. Yes, some of us are more inclined to be physically aware of our bodies, just as some are more inclined to understand the world through sight and observation or through reading and writing or through logistics and order. You can revitalize, improve and grow your sense of bodily awareness.

“There seems to be two extremes of people, I could describe them psychologically as those who are overwhelmed by the unconscious and those who are cut off from it.”

Mary Whitehouse., The Tao of the Body.

This quote spoke to me as I teach movement in many forms and feel it is important to address. The first person she describes is almost too open, and unstructured in their approach to movement. They seem to move in an unstructured fashion and the gestures are formless and undefined. They love to move freely and unboundedly. The latter is far too reliant on form and routine. A certain level of rigidness is applied as they attempt movement. Both are two extremes can quite easily lead to both acute and chronic injuries if not addressed consistently.

Balance is fundamental in learning how the body wants to move.

Form and execution are just as valuable as free play and experimentation. Do not judge the body as it moves. Witness it and be kind as it shifts through life.

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FROM THE DESK of Candy Pollard

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ARTpreneur Conference Returns For Its Fourth Year The Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre is pleased to once again host the annual ARTpreneur Conference on November 24th at the Ramada Inn and Conference Centre. Themed “Passion To Profit” the event is open to all artists and entrepreneurs who are interested in developing new skills and insights on how to maintain a creative business.

ARTpreneur brings together local artists with accomplished experts in the creative arts. We have received positive feedback from our previous conferences, and we are confident that this year’s edition will be enjoyable and beneficial for attendees.

The speakers for the 2011 conference include:

BETTINA FORGET Bettina Forget is a gallery owner, visual artist, and art critic living and working in Montreal. Mrs. Forget is also co-host of the one-hour contemporary dance talk show The Movement Museum on CKUT Radio.

Mrs. Forget combines her passion for science, astronomy and weather with her passion for art, to create exceptional pieces of work.

MERILYN SIMONDS An accomplished author based in Kingston, Merilyn Simonds broke onto the literary scene in 1996 with the release of The Convict Lover, which was nominated for the Governor General’s Literary Award. Her latest book, A New Leaf: Growing with my Garden, has received praise from the likes of author Margaret Atwood and singer Sarah Harmer.

MIKE LAKING A self-taught photographer with over 35 years of experience, Mike Laking has always felt that his photographs were technically very good, but he knew that there was a spark missing. Four years ago he took a course in Photoshop that ignited that spark and fanned it into a roaring flame, as he now creates unique digital photoart.

Mr. Laking is also a true businessman, successfully mixing both his artist talents and his entrepreneurship skills. He will share his insight into the mix of these two worlds.

As a Business Consultant at CBEC, I regularly meet individuals interested in pursuing creative businesses. ARTpreneur is the perfect opportunity to explore art, business and entrepreneurship, in an informative and fun setting, with others of the same mindset.

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Anyone wishing to attend should register early to reserve their place for the conference. Registrants can take advantage of early bird pricing by registering before November 10th to save on the conference fee. The early bird fee is $40, while the regular fee is $50. A special student rate is also being offered for $15 for a half day and $30 for the full day.

For more information, or to register for ARTpreneur, please visit www.ARTpreneur.ca Information can also be obtained by calling 613-933-0074 or e-mailing entrepreneurship@cornwall.ca Candy Pollard, Business Consultant Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre, 100 Water Street East, Suite 104 P.O. Box 877, Cornwall, ON K6H 5T9 Direct Line 613-933-0074

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MY FATHER’S WORLD SYMBOLS

By Adrienne Toews Ivan Pavlov, a Russian Physiologist (1849-1936) who won the Nobel prize in medicine is best known for his discovery of what he called “conditioned reflex”. To put it really simply, he proved that it is possible to “teach” a person to respond emotionally to a symbol which had ne meaning to him/her previously. He started working with dogs. Every time he fed a dog he rang a bell. Soon he found that as soon as he rang a bell, the dog would start to salivate, even though there was no food. The bell became a symbol for the pleasure of eating.

Symbols are very powerful in our lives as well, but we do have to be careful that we choose to respond to the right ones before they become an automatic, emotional “conditioned reflex”.

For example, take the red poppy. No problem there. We all respond with compassion and use that symbol to honor the dead who gave their lives in the fight for freedom. But what about Christmas? Which symbol brings out our strongest emotions? Is it the Christ child in whose honour the day is named and all it represents, or is it the jolly man in the red suit and the presents he brings?

Don’t get me wrong. Anyone who knows me knows I love Christmas and all the decorations, excitement, joy, bustle and even chaos the season brings, but my strongest emotions are connected to the baby Jesus in the manger and the message it brought and still brings – “Joy to the world”.

There are very subtle changes creeping into our society to train us to respond to the wrong symbols. I first noticed it when looking for Christmas cards (yes, I am one of the dinosaurs who still send out Christmas cards by snail mail – a great way to connect with friends around the world). There was now an abundance of “Holiday” cards. The Christmas tree is now advertised as a Holiday tree in some stores, and the greeting we are supposed to use is “Happy Holiday”. Well, not this dinosaur. I refuse to be forced to “salivate” at the sound of the wrong bell. People who want to celebrate a “holiday” are welcome to choose another date for theirs. This one is already taken.

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EYE ON SPORTS by David Murphy

SPORTS SEEKER I had an interesting conversation with a Cornwall resident last week about, pardon the pun, the growing problem of childhood obesity.

We began to discuss a good way to help our children, our future keep a balance that allows them to keep up with technology but not become couch potatoes at the same time. Meaning, they don’t have to sit in front of the computer or television 8 hours a day.

When it comes to my six year old daughter Julia, she’s currently a player in the Cornwall Girls Hockey Tykes program. They are on the ice one hour, twice a week.

We are also regular users of the Aquatic Centre, as she enjoys swimming and doesn’t yet realize it’s a great way to exercise (I’ll make sure we don’t read this article together).

In the summer, she enjoys playing in the Kinsmen Minor Soccer program. 2012 will be her fourth year with KMS. She’s also been involved with Tartan Flare School of Highland Dancing since she was four years old.

Julia is always more than willing to join a game of tag or street hockey and play on one of the two trampolines with the local kids in our neighbourhood.

Don’t get me wrong, it’s not all physical activity all the time.

Her favourite television shows are iCarly, Suite Life on Deck and Sponge Bob Square Pants. I can’t begin to count the number of times we’ve watched Shrek or the Lion King on DVD (other parents warned me about that happening). She also enjoys reading (Scaredy Cat is one of her favourite series).

The day is coming soon when she’ll be able to show me how to work certain things on our home computer, she already shows me the best way to get to the next level on Mario on her DS.

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Akwesasne Remains Perfect Against Visiting Danville Akwesasne, NY - In the Akwesasne Warriors first two meetings with the Danville Dashers, the Warriors overcame the Dashers in convincing victories and Wednesday (November 9) night’s game inside the Turtle Dome was no different with the Warriors overcoming the Dashers for the third straight time 8-4.

The Warriors opened the first period in a big way with six unanswered goals in the first fifteen minutes of play. Warriors leading scorer Pierre Dagenais would open for the Warriors with assist from Sylvain Deschatelets and Nicolas Corbeil early in the frame. The seemingly heated rivalry that has begun hit a boiling point in the middle of the period when Akwesasne's Paul Shantz and Danville's Colin Rice would meet for a tilt.

Nicolas Corbeil, Addison Pelkey, and Patrice Brunet would add four more goals only minutes apart to bring the Warriors lead to 50. Temper would flair for the second but not last time in the contest when Akwesasne's Kiawentonteh Swamp and Danville's Chris Affinati went toe-to-toe with five minutes remaining. Late in the period Akwesasne's Patrick Deraspe would net a shorthanded goal with a feed from Carter Trevisani and Danville would finally get on the board with a late goal by Jay McFadden.

Fisticuffs would highlight the second period as Kiawentonteh Swamp would go at it again, this time with Danville's Colin Rice. Pierre Dagenais and Carter Trevisani would net goals for the Warriors early in the period to extend the lead to 8-1 and that would end the Warriors offense for the reminder of the game. The second period would end with Akwesasne's Kris McCarthy and Danville's Robert Mazins exchanging blows and a late Danville goal by Jose Vazquez to end the period 8-2 Akwesasne.

With the game firmly in the Warriors hands and Dashers attempted to come back with two goals by Chris Affinati and Justin Barr but couldn't spur enough offensive firepower to lessen the deficit.

Nicolas Corbeil and Pierre Dagenais would highlight the Warriors efforts with two goals and two assists for the night. Akwesasne's David Plouffe made 50 saves to take the win.

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All that, and she’s a healthy eater, taking after her father.

But it comes down to moderation and routine. Sure she eats food that’s not the healthiest choice, but only once or twice a week. We’re lucky to have a daughter that actually prefers fruits and vegetables to candy but every once in a while, she craves cheesies or chips (so does mom and dad).

Her school has helped with that too with regularly scheduled eating times that she follows on weekends and holidays.

I’m not professing to having all the answers, but her eating habits are actually helping me keep mine in check. I actually felt guilty about a bowl of ice cream (two scoops) I offered to share with her recently and she said, “I don’t need that right now.”

That, combined with the pure joy of playing different sports and games with her is what my wife and I consider a balanced lifestyle – here’s hoping we’re on track.

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"BORROWING" YOUR WAY TO A POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION? This year student-loan debt surpassed credit-card debt for the first time.

Credit quality in other classes of consumer debt has been improving, but delinquency rates on student loans are rising as more students are borrowing more money than ever before.

The high cost of a university education has led to questions about the reliability of post-secondary studies as an investment. Higher education could be viewed as a commodity of

In the meantime, there needs to be a repricing of student debt. That would be a bad thing for taxpayers, but a good thing overall. Just as (student) borrowers need to understand the risks they are exposing themselves to by going to university, voters need to understand the liabilities that governments are taking on when they subsidise students. If information about government subsidies to students were made public, other useful data would follow - on the average financial returns to graduates of specific subjects, for example.

Those studying less lucrative subjects would have to pay more, or be subsidised more. It would be a controversial approach, but a more educated one.

have the highest employment rate in Canada and are much more likely to find full-time jobs. A degree is an insurance policy against the vagaries of the global economy. In the 2008 recession, says Statistics Canada, degree holders were less likely to be laid off, and more likely to be hired back promptly if they were laid off.

And finally I defer to the brilliant and frugal Ben Franklin (his raised eyebrows on the U.S. 100 dollar bill a steady rebuke to our spendthrift ways) who said a few hundred years ago: “If a man empties his purse into his head, no man can take it away from him. An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.” In the twenty-first century, however, Franklin's views on knowledge are becoming a tougher sell in a world where the love of knowledge is increasingly being reduced to an economic commodity.

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