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Vol. 4 Issue 29 August 1, 2013

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On behalf of the Games organizing committee, it is a great honour to welcome you to the 66th edition of the Glengarry Highland Games. First organized in 1948 as a celebration of the sporting and cultural traditions of our Scottish ancestors, Glengarry Highland Games is now one of the largest Highland Games in the world, filled with piping, drumming, sports and dancing competitions, as well as fiddling and harp workshops, Clan events and an array of Celtic entertainment.

Ceud Mìle Fàilte! A Hundred Thousand Welcomes!

Jack Yourt, President, Glengarry Highland Games

See Games Schedule on page 6

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M&L SUPPLY GRAND OPENING IN INGLESIDE Members of South Stormont Council were on hand July 24, 2013 to celebrate the Grand Opening of the M&L Retail Supply store located at 14935 County Road 2, Ingleside.

On behalf of Council, Mayor M c G i l l i s expressed best wishes and great success for many years in the Township of South Stormont. Pictured from left are Councillor Richard Waldroff, Dylan Prendergast, M&L Supply, Retail Manager and Mayor Bryan McGillis.

Arts & Culture couples in mind, Dominion Place at One Second Street East downtown will combine location, convenience, luxury and comfort in a new class of real estate previously not available in Cornwall.

“It’s about maintaining a lifestyle,” commented Ron Chenier, President. “For people now living in larger homes, moving into a small condo can be a challenge,” commented Dick Markell, also a partner in the project. “These suites will provide generous living space as well as exclusive parking, storage and outdoor space – and the ability to simply walk out of the lobby for an evening of fine dining, a bit of shopping, or a walk along the waterfront,” added Markell. With only 13 Suites available (2 are already sold), expressions of interest should be directed to Reina Leroux Sales Representative, Re / Max Cornwall Realty Inc. (613) 938-8100. Limited professional office space is also still available on the main floor along Pitt and Second Street. The project is now out to tender with final pricing expected in August. Based on successful presales, occupancy is expected late 2014 or early 2015. Plans and renderings can be viewed at www.dominionplace.ca

TEAM CORNWALL'S 2013 SUMMER STUDENT COORDINATOR -This summer, Team Cornwall has the privilege of working with a local youth thanks to the “Summer Jobs For Youth” program offered through Cornwall’s Job Zone d’emploi.

Justin Lalancette joins Team Cornwall this month as our first Summer Student Coordinator, and will work closely with both Team Cornwall and Teen Cornwall’s communications, events, and membership committees. “The position I acquired at Team Cornwall has helped me with new skills such as public relations and communication plus leadership that will help me in the future to get a business-related job,” says Justin.

“Someday I hope to work in that domain and/or the marketing field. I believe it’s important to have a job you like. It improves your chances of acquiring new skills and becoming more successful.” For six weeks, Justin will gain professional skills through the writing of articles and media releases, through social media and database management, and through public relations and community outreach. Justin is no stranger to involvement in the local community. An avid athlete, Justin now focuses his attention on race car driving at the local Cornwall Motor Speedway.

LOCAL VIDEOGRAPHER SUBMITS DOCUMENTARY TO FILM FESTIVALS -The power of the mind is often considered as one of the most important aspects in fighting an illness.

Local videographer Shaun Savard, owner of Playmaker Studios, firmly believes this. So much so that he has worked for over a year and half in creating a documentary titled “The Test Of A Man”. “The film chronicles the life experiences of our own Dr. Paul Poirier as he deals with brain cancer”, said Mr. Savard.

“Dr. Poirier has been fighting cancer for 15 years, which is a true testament to his strength.” The documentary is approximately 24 minutes long which was carved out of some 35 hours of footage.

Every aspect of Dr. Poirier’s battle is explored – chemo treatments, seizures, physical recovery from the operations and even family life. The film also has a few special touches with a celebrity shot featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger, while narration is handled

by Ian Anderson of the well known band Jethro Tull.

“It has been quite an experience working with Dr. Poirier to tell his story”, said Mr. Savard. “I have so much respect for this man and the journey he has been on for the past 15 years. We have now submitted the film to the Toronto International Film Festival as well as the Sundance Film Festival, and sincerely hope that it will be accepted – it is an amazing story.”

ENTERTAINMENT AT THE HIGHLAND GAMES - It’s the middle of a grand summer and what could be better than being outdoors taking in some great music at the many festivals and events throughout the region. One of the best places to be totally entertained is the Glengarry Highland Games August 2nd and 3rd in Maxville, Ontario. The Games bring together the best in local celtic bands along with popular headliners from across North America and Scotland. This year’s lineup is one of the best. The Elders from Kansas City, Missouri is a top American Celtic-rock bands that headlines the biggest Celtic festivals in North America & Europe. Their skillful blend of American roots rock and amped-up Celtic folk combines for a performance that is high-octane and progressive, yet rooted in tradition. The Elders will be the 2013 Games Tattoo and Concert

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headliners on Friday, August 2nd and will also be performing in the Tents on Saturday afternoon. From Scotland, the George Watson’s College Pipes and Drums will also be part of the impressive line-up for the Friday Night Tattoo and Concert. A newcomer to the Games, Charlie Zahm is one of the most popular soloists at Celtic music festivals and events anywhere east of the Mississippi. Zahm is a talented musician and an exceptional vocalist with an unforgettable baritone. His songs will provide magical moments as he relates Irish and Scottish history through his music.

See page 6 for full schedule.

COMEDY TO BENEFIT HANDI SOCIAL CLUB - A Yuk Yuks fundraiser is being held on Friday, September 13th at the Royal Canada Legion Branch 297 to benefit the Cornwall Handi Social Club. Scheduled performers include Darren Frost, Mark Walker & Ted Morris. Tickets are $20/person and can be picked up at Scotiabank on Brookdale Avenue. Doors open at 6 pm and there will be a silent auction as well (results from silent auction will be revealed immediately after the show).

For information, call Lisa Steer 613-932-3451 x 232.

Sports & Lifestyle ALEXANDRIA SKATE FEST IS CELEBRATING 10 YEARS -This year the Alexandria Sk8Fest is celebrating 10 years. Started in 2004 by Natalie St-Denis and the (AST) Alexandria Skate Team this event is still a fundraiser for the local skate park and has grown in proportions and quality of entertainment. The event features a diverse set of performing artists and a new revamped mobile skate park. Skateboarders will find a plethora of creative and innovative ramp designs mostly created by Justin Sauvé, Matthew Savard and Chris Lefebvre. Festival attendees need not to partake in skateboarding to enjoy a phenomenal lineup from Cornwall, Hawkesbury, Ottawa and Montreal. This year the event will have dubsteb, hip-hop, grunge, pop/punk and rock. Bands booked so far are ‘Coldrift’, ‘Markian’, ‘Loren D. Whittingham’, ‘In Bright Lights’ and featuring ‘Hey Sugar’. Festival organizer Alain Lauzon says, “this is by far the best and most diverse lineup that has played this event and will hopefully attract many folks just for the musical performances”. This one day festival will be held at the Glengarry Sports Palace in Alexandria on August 10th from 10 AM to 9 PM. This is an all ages event and the entertainment from both the skateboarders and the groups there will make it worth the day. Admission is $15 for the entire day and tickets will be sold at the door and at Raage Skateshop (title sponsor of the event), 57 Kenyon St. W. Alexandria. All proceeds will be going to the next phase of the Alexandria Skate Park. For more information or if you wish to volunteer please contact us at info@sk8fest.com or visit us online at sk8fest.com or on Facebook at facebook.com/sk8fest.

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-Live foods. Heating food over 118 degrees Fahrenheit destroys much of the nutrients in your food. Cooking food also diminishes the natural life energy. I’d rather put living food in my body.

-Enzymes. Cooking food destroys much of the natural enzymes (your body can also create enzymes, but can only do so much) in your food that are needed to break down nutrients. Eating raw eliminates this problem.

-Energy. Eating raw gives you an amazing boost in energy.

-Better sleep and less sleep needed. Wake up feeling full of energy.

-Increased mental clarity. You will feel like a wall of fog has been lifted from your mind. It’s easier to think clearly and focus for long periods of time.

-Eat as much as you want. You never get that uncomfortable full feeling eating raw.

-Less cleanup. Simply put, there aren’t many dishes to wash when you eat fruit and vegetables.

-No packaging. Eating raw means less packaging all around. This means less trash in a landfill and more room in your cupboards. Win/win for everyone.

-More regularity. You should naturally have around two to three bowel movements a day. If you’re going less than that, it probably means your intestines are unhealthily clogged. A raw diet gives you more than enough fiber to keep you regular.

-Connection with the earth. Eating food that’s been freshly picked just feels different. You feel more connected to the earth and more grounded.

Here are a few of the raw products that I create …. All delicious and so good for you!! No baking or heating, just natural goodness!

Health Nut’s fresh fruit jams…. All natural…no preservatives and delicious…a huge hit….so great and refreshing during the summer months….come on by and check it out...taste test and see what everyone is talking about…

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The following are great benefits of eating a raw diet… I find it so easy to eat this way during the s u m m e r months…everything is so fresh and locally available.

The Long Weekend August is here, and so we get to enjoy another long weekend! There is something about the upcoming long weekend, the extra day off, the midpoint of summer vacation for the students; it is a time of rejuvenation, a popular getaway time, continued festivals and a great time to enjoy the outdoors.

August has been one of my favourite months, it is an opportune time to enjoy fresh vegetables and fruit, check out farmers market and soak up some sun, and start planning for the fall. I made plans several weeks ago and will not be traveling this long weekend, but will be enjoying time with friends, seeing a concert in the park and attending a friend's gathering. Las year I spent the long weekend prepping for my relocation and Brad leaving home, so this year I am going to enjoy my simplified life and celebrating this time.

I spent last weekend copying my vast CD collection onto the cloud so I can enjoy songs from all of my computers and devices. It has meant rediscovering some old favourites, even heard songs I never really listened to. It is an eclectic mix of rock, country, pop, soundtracks, 80's classics, summer loving tunes, and everything in between all meshed with new music . It reflects all the aspects of musical interest I have. At some point I will make playlist, although on my IPad, it did break them down into lists for me, so I can pick a certain genre and mix it.

So wherever you are, enjoy the long weekend, play the radio, turn on your Ipod, Ipad, CD player or listen to live music. Throw on some summer clothes while we still can. Whatever you are doing, music enhances the experience, and when you when you hear it again years later, you will reflect on the time spent with loved ones and carefree times. This is the soundtrack of our lives!

Follow Kris Ward’s Blog at: www.kriscrossroads.wordpress.com I have been attempting to make organic maple spread for the longest time...just not wanting to cook it…I wanted a raw version.

Finally managed to create it…. So great to hear the response of those that were lucky enough to grab one last weekend…. It is truly delicious on Ezekiel English Muffins (Baxtrom’s freezer in the organic section) …they are the best!!

These Raw Quinoa/Almond/Goji berry energy bars are packed with amazing ingredients just waiting to treat your taste buds. This is a very tasty, grab-andgo kind of snack... gives you energy in a delicious way.

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The Seekers Choice Awards, which were held on June 28th, raised a whopping $1500 for the Children’s Aid Society. Thanks to the proceeds of this event, 3 more children will be able to attend summer camp.

The yearly event, which was put in place to honour small business owners and artists in the community, also doubles as a fundraiser for various organizations. “Every year, we select a cause that is dear to us”, said co-owner and event organizer Julia Lucio. “The amount raised is increasing each time. We went from $300 to $1000 last year, and $1500 this year. The true heroes are all the wonderful sponsors who get behind us and help raise the money. Without them, this donation would not be possible. We are hoping the event will grow bigger and better every year and will become one of the main fundraisers to attend. One not to be missed.”

To: The Children’s Aid Society One Thousand and Five Hundred Dollars

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Glengarry Highland Games Fri. August 2 & Sat. August 3 TIME 8:00 am Throughout the day Throughout the day

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Friday, August 2, 2013-Schedule EVENT/ACTIVITY Gates Open 78th Fraser Highlanders 18th Century Musket Review South Glengarry Pipes & Drums and the Quigley Highlanders Pipes & Drums

8:00 am The Piobaireachd Society Gold Medal Anglican and United Churches, (Canada) Competition Main Street 8:30 am Amateur Heavyweight Competition South Infield 8:30 am Grades 1, 2,3,4,& 5 Solo Piping & See map at PPBSO Tents Drumming Competitions 8:30 am Pre- Premier Highland Dancing Competition Large Tent & Premier National Highland Dancing North Grandstand Infield Throughout Exhibits and Demonstrations Infield and Grade One Circle the day 10:00 am-4:00 pm Ottawa MG Club – British Car Display Eastside Mounds 10:30 am Sheep Dog Demonstration Infield Werner Reitboeck- Navall Farm 10:30 am Clan Displays Open Clan Buildings 11:00 am Women’s Professional South Infield Heavyweights Championship 11:00 am Harp Workshop Metcalfe Centre 11:10 am-11:30 am Quigley Highlanders Pipes & Drums Main Gate Memorial Garden Memorial Garden in front of Sports Hall of Fame 11:30 am Memorial Garden Ceremony 12:15 pm Entertainment – dancers, fiddlers, singers, Metcalfe Centre 12:30 pm Harp Workshop Metcalfe Centre 12:40 pm-1:00 pm South Glengarry Pipes & Drums PARADE Circle One 78th Fraser Highlanders 18th Century Musket Review & Quigley Highlanders Pipes & Drums Restricted Premier Highland Dancing Competition North Grandstand Infield 1:00 pm 1:00 pm Masters Heavyweight Competition Southeast Infield 2:00 pm Sheep Dog Demonstration Infield Werner Reitboeck - Navall Farm 2:00 pm-5:30 pm Young Fiddler’s Showcase Arena Hall 2:40 pm-3:00 pm South Glengarry Pipes & Drums PARADE Circle One 78th Fraser Highlanders 18th Century Musket Review & Quigley Highlanders Pipes & Drums 4:00 pm-7:00 pm Lasagna Buffet Adult - $12 Children 12 & under - $6 Sports Complex Arena surface 5:00 pm Farmers Walk South Infield 5:30 pm Glengarry Massed Fiddlers’ Warm-up Arena Hall 6:30 pm Pre Concert entertainment - Massed Fiddlers Infield Stage 7:00 pm Infield CONCERT AND TATTOO Featuring The Elders – along with The MacCulloch Dancers, Massed Pipe Bands and Military Bands - A CEILIDH LIKE NO OTHER 10:00 pm - 1:00 am The Best in Celtic Entertainment Metcalfe Centre & The Tents

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Scottish Fiddle Workshop Arena Hall Junior Heavyweights Competition Behind Sports Hall of Fame Intermediate Heavyweight Competition Soccer fields behind Clan Building (ages 13 – 17) Track and Field Infield Tug of War Preliminaries - Highland Regiments Infield Scottish Fiddle Workshop 2 Arena Hall Tents, Metcalfe Centre, Pipers’ Pub Hospitality Venues Open Cold Buffet Arena surface Clans Parade Infield OFFICIAL OPENING Infield Massed Highland Fling and Massed Pipe Bands North American Pipe Band Championships™ Infield and Piping Circles Massed Pipe Bands Infield Track and Field In front of grandstand Between track and fence on East side Tug of War - 2nd Round Whiskey Tasting Metcalfe Centre upstairs Fiddlers’ Ceilidh with Guest Fiddler Arena Hall Great Celtic Entertainment Tents, Metcalfe Centre and Arena Whisky Tasting Metcalfe Centre upstairs MASSED FIDDLERS Arena Hall Tenor & Bass Drum Competition East End of Infield Drum Major Competition East End of Infield Tug of War Cup Final Infield Highland Dancing Trophy Presentation Front of Grandstand Entertainment Venues Closed for Massed Bands Tents and Metcalfe MASSED BANDS Infield Massed Bands Awards Presentation Front of Grandstand The Best in Celtic Entertainment Metcalfe Centre and The Tents

World’s Invitational and Canadian Scottish Infield Professional Heavyweights Championship Junior Heavyweights Registration Behind Sports Hall of Fame Clan Venue Open - Search your History Clan Buildings also displays and workshops

Glengarry Highland Games Open Highland Dancing Championship

EVENT/ACTIVITY Professional Solo Piping and Drumming Competition

Saturday, August 3, 2013-Schedule

9:30 am 10:00 am 10:30 am 11:00 am 11:00 am - 6 pm 12:00 noon 12:30 pm 12:30 pm 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:00 - 5:00 pm 2:00 – 6:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:30 pm 5:15 pm 5:30 pm 5:30 pm 5:45 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:30 pm 7-30 – 10:00 pm

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SCRABBLE CLINIC Learn how to play Scrabble or improve your game with free Scrabble tutorial sessions every Thursday at 1:30 pm in August for adults (16+). Teaching, coaching and encouragement. For details or to sign up, call club director, Vivianne Panizzon at 613-931-1792 or email at vpanizzon@cogeco.ca

CHALLENGING & FUN GAMES CHECK MATES FOR KIDS AND TEENS Saturdays - 2:00 pm ADULT FRIENDLY BRIDGE CLUB & ADULT CHESS CLUB - Wednesdays - 6:30 pm SCRABBLE - Thursdays - 1:30 pm

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3 QUEST FOR THE CACHE: THE GEOCACHING WAY For the budding explorer in you.

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Glengarry Highland Games 34 Fair Street, Maxville, Ontario Singles 55+ Meetup & Activity Night from 7 pm to 11:00 pm.

Knights of Columbus, 205 Amelia St. Email: singles55PlusGroup@yahoo.ca for more information

The Land of Canaan Ministries Gospel Camp Meeting August 2nd to 5th. Choirs from Montreal, Ottawa & local Performers perform at the Long Sault Parkway, Woodlands day use area. Info: 613.345.2901 Come visit the Long Sault Farmers Market every Friday from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm until Thanksgiving @ the Long Sault Plaza

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Glengarry Highland Games 34 Fair Street, Maxville, Ontario

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The Creation Science Centre is opened to the public, July 3rd to August 25th Wed to Sat from 9am to 4pm Please use the 8th street entrance. We are located behind the Wesleyan Church. 780 Sydney Street Cornwall Glengarry Highland Games 34 Fair Street, Maxville, Ontario

There will be a Grief Walking Group on Monday mornings at 10:00

MONDAY Aug 5

am at the Cornwall Civic Complex (southeast corner of the parking lot).

This is a walking group for individuals struggling with the death of a loved one. It provides time to walk and talk at a relaxed pace and support each other. There is no fee and you should wear comfortable footwear and dress for the weather.

Sirens For Life Blood Donor Clinic from 12 pm to 3:30 pm & 5 pm to 7:30 pm. Cornwall Civic

TUESDAY Aug 6

Complex. Book your appointment to save a life: 1.888.2.DONATE There will be a BBQ Fundraiser for the Children's

WED Aug 7

Treatment Center Celebrity Breakfast and Walk on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at Scotiabank on Brookdale Avenue.

7:00 PM. Come and learn all there is to know about home irrigation systems. Evan Blackburn from Lee Valley Tools will be in in attendance to discuss and explain irrigation systems, its variations, components and benefits for the home gardener. Attending your first meeting is free, come and make some new friends, see the benefits of joining.

For more information contact Ginny at 613-528-4679 or visit our web site http://www.gardenontario.org/site.ph p/martintown

SMART CITY TOASTMASTERS CLUB- offers you the opportunity to learn communication skills and gives you the practical leadership experience in a positive environment. Meetings are on the 1st&3rd Wednesdays of each month@ St. Lawrence Secondary School (library), 1450 2nd St. East.

6:45 to 8:45 pm. Info: Bob LeBrun(613)932-4792 or Claudette Pilon(613)938-2394.

Stroke for Stroke Golf Tournament at Summer Heights Golf Links. All proceeds benefit the Heart & Stroke Foundation. For Information and to register call 613.938.8933 CareFor Health & Wellness Clinic from 9 am to 12 noon, Centre Charles Emile Claude, 146 Chevrier St. Registered nurse on site for general health checks.

No appointment necessary.

Martintown Horticultural Society will be meeting on 7 August at the Martintown Community Center at

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Friends of Vets Support Group, meeting the first and third Thursday of every month at 7pm. 780 Sydney Street, parking in the back, free coffee.

FRIDAY Aug 9

Come visit the Long Sault Farmers Market every Friday from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm until Thanksgiving @ the Long Sault Plaza

UPCOMING Saturday August 10th at 2 pm. The grand opening of the CORNWALL HOUSE OF REFUGE EXHIBIT, Cornwall Community Museum. All welcome.

Sunday August 12th from 2 pm to 4 pm.

Edwardian Tea at the Cornwall Community Museum. For groups of four or more please reserve as seating is limited.

Suggested donation $2 per person. To reserve call 936-0280.

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FRIDAY AUGUST 6TH ARTS IN THE PARK WITH GYPSY shell in Cornwall.

7pm/Free @ the Lamoureux Park Band SATURDAY AUGUST 7TH ARTS IN THE PARK WITH REVIVAL shell in Cornwall.

7pm/Free @ the Lamoureux Park Band SUNDAY AUGUST 8TH EER ARTS IN THE PARK WITH GRAHAM GR shell in Cornwall.

7pm/Free @ the Lamoureux Park Band

SATURDAY AUGUST 10TH SWITCHGEAR @ Moose Creek Summerfest

MONDAY AUGUST 12TH DAY DIXIE BAND ARTS IN THE PARK WITH RUBY TUES shell in Cornwall.

7pm/Free @ the Lamoureux Park Band TUESDAY AUGUST 13TH ANT ARTS IN THE PARK WITH CAREY GR shell in Cornwall.

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Another Great Event For Cornwall!

About 60,000 people visited Ribfest last weekend.

The results are in and the winners from Cornwall Seaway Lions Club Ribfest are . . .

Best Ribs - Crabby's Best Pulled Pork - Crabby's Best Sauce - Crabby's Best Chicken - Fatboys People's Choice - Ribs Royale Best Overall - Ribs Royale

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Also, the winner of the diamond ring was Fenton Barlow. 50/50 winners were Marc Viau on Friday, Patrick Paquette on Saturday and Lorie Tyo on Sunday.

Photos by Michael Parks

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The dust has settled and we have succeeded...

Not in finding a cure for this form of Cancer but we brought awareness about what we are trying to accomplish and helping to one day cure this disease.

Bikers Against Brain Cancer held its annual ride on July 27th, we had 150 bikers participate, we raised over 15,000$. The memories we created for all was well worth the long days and nights. Thank you to all the participants without you we would not have a ride.

This year was more about getting our message out to the masses, informing people about Brain Cancer, we ended the ride at Rib Fest and the Seaway Lions where gracious enough to accommodate us.

The impact that had for our Ride and cause was wonderful, Event chair and Vp of the Cornwall Kinsmen Club Jody Archambault stated.

Madison Primeau was the guest rider, Madison and her dad participated in the poker run in a Convertible Camaro the Kinsmen club arranged for them. Big Thank you to all our Sponsors, and a special note to Napa Auto parts Cornwall for the donation and use of the parts cars used for card pickup points. MacEwen Petroleum for their continued support.

We are looking forward to the 2014 ride. We are working on some new fun stuff to keep everyone interested.

You can get more information at www.bikersagainstbraincancer.org and look us up on Facebook Photos by Claude Bissonnette and Dian Lucille Ledoux

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-Mix the butter and sugar together. Joseph uses an electric mixer and beats this for 10 minutes, until the mixture is light and fluffy.

-Then add the flour, one cup at a time. Mixing well after each addition.

-Turn out the dough on to your countertop and knead the dough for 20 minutes, or until it doesn't stick to your hands.

-Roll out the dough to about 1/3" thickness. Joseph uses Sharyn's Pantry shortbread cookie cutter. It leaves no wasted rolled out cookie dough.

-Using a fork, prick the top of the cookies . Place the cookies on a parchment lined baking sheet .

-Bake the cookies in a 300 degree F. oven for 50 to 55 minutes. Don't allow them to get too brown. ENJOY! NOTE: IN THE PICTURE, THE OATCAKES ARE ROUND AND THE SHORTBREAD IS RECTANGULAR.

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Packrat Organization 101 with Marie Morrell

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PLANNING A PERSONAL BUDGET - Part 3 of 3 WAYS TO STAY ON BUDGET Once you have determined which types of spending can and should be cut from your life style, concentrate on those. If you remain diligent, it will become second nature.

If your income doesn't cover your expense costs, then some of your spending is probably for things you really don’t need, even if you might feel they are. Do not hesitate to ask the help of a financial advisor. The longer you wait the worse your debt will get.

Withdraw your week’s spending money only once. If you only want to spend $150 each week, withdraw it on Monday, and once you run out of the money for the week, that's it. This will also help reduce ATM and bank user fees. If you find yourself returning to the ATM more than once a week or so, you need to examine where that cash is going. Spending beyond your limits is dangerous.

Leave your debit/credit card at home; only bring the cash you want to spend.

Don't ever count on windfalls, such as year-end bonuses, tax refunds, investment gains or gambling winnings to pay bills.

If you are running a small business, do not spend or commit your earnings

before you have the money in your hand. Customers may cancel your services, whether for emergencies or lack of funds. Sometimes it can be an ordeal to get the money owed to you, even through small claims court, and having emergency savings is ideal in such a case, as well as store break-ins and other unforeseen situations.

As your annual income climbs from raises, promotions and smart investing don't start spending on luxuries until you're sure you're staying ahead of inflation. It's better to use those income increases as an excuse to save more for the future, especially if you are not getting a pension from work.

To get back on track with you budget, • if you take an annual vacation, consider staying home this year; • look at your habits like smoking, drinking, and gambling. All of these things can become harmful addictions, and guarantee that you’ll be spending your hardearned money.

Plan your budget by having a family meeting to discuss strategies and goals. For example, if you are saving for a trip this winter, save the money you would normally use to go to the restaurant by putting it in an envelope each time. It’s encouraging to see the money add up.

Evaluate your current spending and set goals taking into account your long-term financial objectives. This is the recipe to ensure a happy and save retirement and be ready for unexpectancies.

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time. The idea of three feet is to break down the whole into chewable chunks, those bits which you know you can take on now and which when added together, lead you to accomplishing the whole. Along the way you get to experience a whole bunch of little successes, points in time where you can derive a sense of satisfaction for accomplishing the first steps of the whole. And this builds your sense of accomplishment and your self-esteem.

Three Feet at a Time I am a Gardener. For some people that may not seem significant that is unless you look at the size of our gardens. A large amount of summertime energy is dedicated to trimming, planting, weeding, grooming and creating, so much so that we rarely choose to travel in this season. Those who visit our home frequently ask us for the name of our gardeners at which point Jim and I simply share that they are looking at them and no, we don’t want any gardening contracts.

Despite the work involved in this rather large project, the garden is a source of many lessons. The most significant of these lessons is what I call, ‘three feet at a time’. This lesson first appeared in 2002 when Jim and I began construction of the Garden Labyrinth.

A labyrinth, in case you are wondering, is in the ‘maze’ family however, designed to lead you in and out without getting lost. It has been used by different cultures to represent a pilgrimage, for walking meditation and for community building. Our labyrinth is 40 feet in diameter, a gravel path separated by gardens filled with thyme and lavender.

Back to the building process; on day one I walked into the back yard where Jim had marked the pathway in the lawn. As I examined the size and the scope of my work for the week, creating the border garden, I felt myself in a state of overwhelm. A few unmentionable expletives erupted from my lips.

Panic set in. Where upon Jim appeared with a yard stick, set it down in front of me and gave me the following instruction, “Place the yard stick down, mark off the first three feet, dig up the grass, till and add fresh soil. Pick up the yard stick, mark off the next three feet, repeat. Do not look up; keep moving forward three feet at a time until you are finished.” Four days later I looked up and realized I had completed my assignment.

Three feet at a time comes up every time we begin a new garden project, this year creating a shady glen at one corner of the property where scrappy grass, weeds, moss and wild violets needed to be cleared first. As I looked at the scope of the project, I reached for the yard stick and marked off the first three feet. It works everytime.

I actually use this lesson over and over again in all aspects of life. As someone who tends to see the big picture before the individual parts, I can easily get lost in overwhelm. You may notice yourself in this zone as well. Overwhelm can lead to procrastination, a sense of being stalled or send you off in a tail spin.

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Much of my coaching practice is dedicated to helping people break down the overwhelming into chewable chunks. For some people it comes naturally. Not so for others. Here are a few suggestions for applying the three feet at a time principle: 1) Name the project and the outcome you wish to achieve. Visualize it and make it as real as you can.

2) Work backwards and look at what steps you need to accomplish to get there.

3) Take each step and ask yourself what the first three feet are. Repeat until you have a sense of what needs to be completed.

4) Take on the first three feet. Don’t look up – keep repeating until the first chewable chunk is completed.

5) Celebrate and acknowledge yourself for what you have accomplished.

6) Take on the next chewable chunk and repeat the process.

7) Always remember to celebrate each step of the way. This builds you up and fuels the fire to continue.

Final Word I have been very grateful for the garden lessons I have learned and how they have leaked into other aspects of my life. I enjoy resting my head on the pillow at night and reviewing the day behind me and feeling grateful for each three foot section I have accomplished. While three feet at a time may seem simplistic, trust me, it is a valid and powerful strategy. Are you ready to tackle your life three feet at a time?

Betty Healey

Betty Healey is an award winning author, coach and inspiring speaker.

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Don't chase after "hot" investments. Many times, you will hear about a "hot" investment, usually a stock. However, by the time you hear about such an investment, it may already be cooling off. Even more importantly, it might not have been appropriate for your needs — and any investment that has either "flamed out" or wasn't right for you in the first place will not be a "hard worker" in your portfolio.

Monitor "lazy" investments. Under the right circumstances, just about any investment could be of value to you. However, under different scenarios, those same investments may not be doing as much for you. To cite one example, when interest rates are at historic lows, as has been the case recently, and your portfolio contains a relatively large amount of short-term fixed-rate vehicles whose interest payments don't even keep up with inflation, they could be considered "lazy" investments.

Look for the "multi-taskers." In most aspects of life, "multi-taskers" are valuable — and it's the same in the investment world. Can you find a particular type of investment that may be able to achieve multiple goals at the same time? Consider dividend-paying stocks. If you need the income to supplement your cash flow, you can cash the dividend checks. And since some companies tend to increase their dividends, your investment in these stocks can serve as a source of potential for rising income, helping keep you ahead of inflation. Furthermore, if you don't actually need the dividends to support your income stream, you can reinvest them to increase your ownership stake — a method of building your overall wealth. Finally, many dividend-paying stocks also offer significant growth potential. Keep in mind, though, that there are no guarantees, because companies can lower or discontinue their dividends at any time. And, as you know, stocks are subject to market risk, including the potential loss of principal invested.

Don't take a "time out" from investing. The financial markets regularly move up and down. During the down times, it's important not to get so discouraged that you decide to take a "time out" from investing until "things get better." No one can really predict when a downturn will end, but you don't want to be on the investment sidelines when the market turns around — because the biggest gains can occur in the early stages of a rally.

And in any case, if you're not constantly investing, or at least exploring new investment opportunities, your portfolio could begin to stagnate — or even become "unbalanced," in which case it may no longer fit your objectives or your risk tolerance.

By following the above suggestions, you can help keep your investments working for you this summer — as well as fall, winter and spring. The road toward achieving your financial goals is a long one — so try to keep moving.

Edward Jones, Member Canadian Investor Protection Fund.

BRIAN SEGUIN , Local Edward Jones advisor, (613) 932-6161 89 Tollgate Road West, Unit 2 , Cornwall, ON K6J 5L5 www.edwardjones.com

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by Debbie Villeneuve

At long last, summer is almost here — which may mean it's time to put together your traveling plans. Still, while you and your family may enjoy going a summertime trip, there's one part of your life that should not go on vacation — and that's your investment portfolio.

So, what can you do to help your investments keep on working all year long, year in and year out? Here are a few suggestions:

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Stay Safe on the Roads: 9 Easy Tips I’m Debbie Villeneuve, your local Allstate Insurance Agent here in Cornwall with some Good Hands Advice for everyday life.

At this time of year, many drivers enjoy the freedom of hitting the highway for road trips or leisurely weekend drives, but what they often don’t think about is that the roads can be pretty unpredictable.

Collisions can happen at any time of the year, not just in bad weather conditions. In fact, while most collisions occur during the winter, Allstate Canada statistics reveal that the most severe collisions reported take place during the summer months. It’s imperative that during the summer, drivers be attentive, sensible and patient behind the wheel to help keep our roads safer for drivers, passengers, pedestrians and cyclists.

Don’t let a collision or a break down ruin your fun, follow these 9 easy tips to stay safe on the roads for the rest of the summer: 1. Keep your eyes on the road. Distracted driving is the cause of eight out of every 10 collisions. Changing your music, fiddling with your GPS unit, talking to friends in the back seat, or using your cell phone behind the wheel could shorten your trip unexpectedly.

2. Check your tire pressure. Underinflated tires increase the risk of poor road performance or a blowout. Properly inflated tires will also help you save on gas.

3. Plan ahead. Plan when and where you will stop before a long road trip. Never continue to drive if you feel tired or unable to concentrate.

4. Beat the heat. Cars overheat in the summer because of the outside temperature or from the engine’s lack of coolant. Check your car’s fluids before you hit the road.

5. Be prepared. Keep an emergency kit in your car that includes water, food, a blanket, a flashlight, and a first aid kit. Also, make sure you have a spare tire in good condition.

6. Maintain your vehicle: Check to make sure all your lights are working, including turn signals and hazard signals. Also check your wiper blades and windshield washer fluid levels.

7. Never tailgate —The Ministry of Transportation recommends that drivers maintain at least two seconds between your vehicle and the one in front of you in good driving conditions. In wet or slippery conditions, you should leave more than two seconds.

8. Don’t give in to “road rage”— Aggressive driving behaviours can lead to serious collisions. Remember to drive considerately and remain calm while driving.

9. Don’t drive while under the influence — According to MADD Canada, every day, on average, four Canadians are killed and 174 are injured in impaired driving crashes. A recent Canadian study also shows that driving while under the influence of drugs is becoming more common than drinking and driving in some areas of the country. Research has found that teens that drive within three hours of smoking marijuana are twice as likely to be in a car collision.

Always plan ahead: designate a sober driver, take a taxi, walk with a friend or make arrangements to stay over or take local transit.

If you want to learn more about staying safe on the roads, visit www.goodhandsadvice.ca for more safety tips you can use, or contact me at 89 Tollgate Rd W, Cornwall, On, K6J5L5, (613) 9333512 X5050 or dvilleneuve@allstate.ca

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PASSION for FASHION by Marlene Baker

Well, Hello there to Everyone who is reading â&#x20AC;&#x153;Passion For Fashionâ&#x20AC;? this week.

Marlene here to givel you some tips and ideas to help you look your finest, at an affordable price. The Agape Center, the Salvation Army and Value Village are thrift stores, which are non - profit organizations helping out those in and around our community. The monies raised by these organizations go back into the community, by providing food, clothing and shelter to those less fortunate than ourselves. I'm trying to do my part in helping to promote these stores each week. I am a BIG believer in buying clothing, shoes and other items that brighten up my life and make me feel good, in the inside and out.

What a week I have had and totally enjoyed.You see it was my birthday on July 30th. So when you ladies get as old as me, you have to celebrate for more then just one day. It turns out it's been a week long of "Birthday Fun," for me.

Starting off with my friend, Isabelle Comeau, last Wednesday. We first met for coffee at her place, then we went shopping at one of our favvy places, the Sal. Army. Boy! or Girl! Did I score some nice little items. I actually had a "clothesasm," over what I purchased. A long, two-toned b&w skirt, with a matching, embroided, spaghetti-strap top, along with black 90's style, long dress coat with see through arms.

(All this for $9!) Then we shared a delicious, homemade meal together.

The next day I went shopping with my daughter, Melinda at the Agape.

She got me a pretty, summer dress and a lovely pink straw hat, with a matching satin flower ribbon on it. (Total Price $8.) I wore this dress out for my Friday Night, Birthday outing, at the Glengarrian, dancing the night away, with a bunch of my girlfriends.

On Saturday, John and I were given the opportunity to photograph all of the fun activities," at Ribfest, for the Lion's Club. (We even took some from the top of Sears roof, with permission of course.) Then off we went to Rang's for yet another Foam Party on Saturday evening. What a blast and a half!!! I had so much FOAMY FUN!!! Along with John & Alexandra and perhaps 2 or 300 others! I wore a black, cotton mini-skirt, with a red,

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bejeweled tank top, along with a red/white bikini top underneath. with a white flowered hat and the shoes of the evening were... drum roooooll ... a pair of red, leather strappy kneehigh boot-shoes!!! (Price in total $20, including the red boot-shoes from NY City.)

I had a most pleasing "Birthday Day". Out for breakfast, then another homemade Birthday dinner from Isabelle, with my John. I received over 60 Birthday Wishes from Family and lots from my awesome world wide friends. I sure am one very Happy Birthday Lady. and remember, when you are comfortable in your own skin, you are beautiful!

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when the biggest event of the year had to be cancelled last Sunday due to heavy rain. The World of Outlaw Sprint Cars were in town for the second of a three day tour of Canada. They had been at Autodrome Drummond on Saturday night and had already arriving in Cornwall , when at around 2-00 pm the heavens opened. Rain was to continue for much of the day , so the Speedway management and World of Outlaw officials had no choice but to make the difficult decision to cancel. Just two days later we were back to warm dry weather again, and the Tuesday night kart racing program at the Cornwall Dirt Raceway Park was able to carry on as normal. In Victory Lane for the first time was Joey Ladouceur's young son Tristam. Pictured top left in action and bottom right. Article and photos by Rick Young of www.rickattheraces.com

A weekly look at racing from both sides of the 1000 Islands With the month of July about to wrap up, the attention of many race teams and fans draws to the championship battles that will be settled at the end of August at all local tracks.

With championships on the line, the intensity is starting to pick up. This past weekend I was back at Mohawk International Raceway on Friday night, Brockville Speedway on Saturday night and planned to attend Cornwall Speedway on Sunday night as the World of Outlaw Sprint Cars were on the schedule.

I really enjoy my weekly trips to Mohawk International Raceway. It is tough sometimes, though, as I also like going to Can Am Motorsports Park, but I have always enjoyed watching the 358 Modified division, and will spend the extra time traveling the further distance to Mohawk to follow that division. I was back there on Friday night and once again it was Billy Dunn taking the win. He sure has that place figured out and has been the dominant car for almost two years now. Dunn crossed the finish line ahead of Chris Raabe, Carey Terrance, Tom Conklin and Mario Clair. The Empire Super Sprints were also on hand and Steve Poirier captured the win over Jason Barney, Corey Sparks, Michael Parent and Kevin Ward Jr. The 40 lap Sportsman Seaway Series/Frenchie’s “Go Further” Sportsman Series race went green to checkered without incident and when the dust settled it was Darryl Nutting in victory lane for the first time ever at Mohawk Raceway. Shane Pecore, Corey Wheeler, Marin Pelletier and Mathieu Desjardins rounded out the top five.

It was a wild night at Brockville Speedway on Saturday night as Napa Auto Parts sponsored a full program as well as the Napa Auto Parts/Finish Line Web Design Brockville Ontario Speedway Hall of Fame inductions at intermission. It was great seeing Bob McCreadie, Pat O’Brien Sr. and Mark Hitchcock get inducted into the Hall of Fame and it makes it even more special to them that they were selected through fan voting. Also inducted were Glen Gould and George Tackaberry who both have contributed a lot of time in helping to make Brockville Speedway what

it is today. The on track action started with Todd Raabe getting the win in the Street Stock feature. The Modifieds were up next, and it was a great race up until the white flag lap. Matt Billings, who was making a rare appearance at his hometown Brockville Speedway track after making the jump to Big Block Modified racing this season started from deep in the field and was battling with championship contender Bobby Herrington. As they entered turn one with one lap to go, contact was made between the two drivers and Herrington’s car turned sideways into oncoming traffic and collected Danny O’Brien in the process. Both cars received extensive damage. Matt Billings won the race, but the remaining positions are still under review, as the race never resumed after that incident due to rain. The Sportsman feature, as well as the Rookie Sportsman and 4 cylinder Rookies will all have double features to open this weekend’s program.

On Sunday night, my original plan was to head for Cornwall Speedway for the World of Outlaw Sprint Car Series. Like many Sundays this year, rain was in the forecast, and sure enough, track and series officials had no choice but to cancel the program after rain developed early on Sunday afternoon.

This coming weekend I will be back at Mohawk International Raceway on Friday night, Brockville Speedway on Saturday night for a full program plus the makeup features from last week. On Sunday I will be back at Cornwall Motor Speedway as Jiffy Auto Service sponsors the second round of the Canadian Nationals Series presented by Gaetan’s Chip Stand. They will also have a full program for the Sportsman, Pro Stocks and Mini Stocks.

For those of you attending Brockville Speedway on Saturday night, be sure to stop by the Finish Line Web Design merchandise trailer. We have new stock coming in regularly. You can purchase Finish Line Web Design t-shirts and hats, Danny O’Brien t-shirts, Steve Barber “Saturday Night Sheriff” t-shirts, Kitley Motorsports tshirts, Jessica Power t-shirts, as well as t-shirts for Luke Stewart and Luke Whitteker.

Tabatha Murphy t-shirts just arrived last week as well. We also have 1:16 scale Model cars including Danny O’Brien, Jessica Power, and Tabatha Murphy cars, spectacular artwork prints from Donnie Dana’s Doodles, the latest edition of the Gater Racing News and window decals of many of your favorite BOS drivers.

As always, any comments or suggestions can be sent to crevelle@ripnet.com You can also visit me online at www.finishlinewebdesign.ca, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/crevelle, and on twitter at www.twitter.com/finishlineweb17.

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4th Annual CORNWALL WATERFEST Healthy Fun For The Whole Family!

Saturday, August 17th

Waterfest Stage

Dragon Boat Races

11 am - 1 pm - Youth Open Mic Showcase Youth performers inspired by The Grind Cafe and Limelight Music

1st race 8:30am

Strongman - 9 am Artfest - 10 am Waterfest Stage - 11 am - 8 pm Dragon Egg Draw - 4 pm (approx)

1 pm - Keegan Larose 2 pm - Chris Benton 3 pm - Stephanie Coleman 4 pm - Subtle (Ryan O'Neil & Amanda Leger) 5 pm - Roxanne Carriere-Delage & Marc Carriere 6 pm - Tracy Lalonde 7 pm - The Normans (Jamie Heath & Chuck Leclair)

Sunday, August 18th

Waterfest Stage

Artfest - 10 am Water Run - 10 am Walk for Heart - Noon Waterfest Stage - 11 am - 5 pm

10 am - Candy Provost & Tammy McCrae Leading a mass audience singing of Amazing Grace & Hallelujah

11 am - Peter John Fortin With a live painting during his performance by daughter Laura Leah Fortin

12 pm - Pat Jamieson Children's perfomer, musician, and story teller

(Local Muscians)

Elegance in Wood Doug & Joanne MacKenzie

Celena Filteau Bath bombs, Cupcake bath bombs

Dean Swift, Stanley Brown, Pat Jamieson - Books for all ages

Les Girls Designs Ann Marie Myers & Margie SĂŠguin

Susan Couillard Jewlery, Swarovski crystals

Chad Coleman - Cut Paper

Tracy Davies - Acrylic Mixed Media

Linda James & Wally Ryan - Sewing

Patricia Campbell - Painting Bev Leroux - Painting, Watercolour

Margaret Young Whimsical garden flowers

Barbara Mallette Bracken One of a kind jewelry

Bee Real Products - Helen Bertrim Natural skincare products

Roxanne Delage Seaglass Jewelry & Music CD Mukadder Kirmizi - Painting

Kate Dwyer Designs Recycled & Repurposed Artwork Baubles and Bijoux Joe-Ann Hubert - Cutlery jewlery

Le Cossou - William Robbe & Josee Thomas Fused glass jewlery and decorative plates Dayne Henry - Oil paintings Line Labrecque - Polymer clay artist Cheryl Beasley *Sunday Only* Painting Richard Leroux Photography Nature Photographer Deedeebeads Diane Latour - Handmade original jewlery

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Artfest Exhibitors

1 - 4 pm - All ages acoustic open mic showcase