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Your Weekly CORNWALL EVENTS & COMMUNITY Newspaper
Vol. 3, Issue 17
May 4, 2012
about CORNWALL PEOPLE for CORNWALL PEOPLE by CORNWALL PEOPLE
Did you know there is a Shaman in the City? What is shamanism? Shamanism is an ancient spiritual practice that combines meditation with focused intention to heal and grow. Shamanism is a way of life that may utterly transform the one who practices it. In shamanic cultures, the word "Shaman" means "the one who sees in the dark "or "the one who knows. Through processes such as soul retrieval, hypnotic past life regression, ceremony and rites of passage the Shaman works directly with Spirit in the healing process – as indigenous healers have done for centuries.
What are the Shamanic students saying? “Shamanism to me is a gift ... the gift of Freedom, the gift of Love, the gift of finding Oneself...and more… while experiencing the true magic in life.” Lorraine “Shamanism to me is the path home. Being a Shaman is being in hyper-awareness mode – the knowledge and trust that what comes is.” Claudine “Being a Shaman allows me to connect with my inner guide, with nature and with spirit to shed the past, be in the present and be the bridge for others. It’s allowing what is.” Rosanne
Who is the Shaman in the City? Josée Larski is the Shaman in our city. Josée is a Doctor Of Homeopathy, Hypnotherapist, Yoga Teacher and an Ordained Minister. She has been guiding group workshops and individual sessions for over 15 years. Her gift is to give you a strong sense of presence. Once you experience being fully in the moment, you have the potential to see and to change. Create the life you want and experience the magic of life every day!
Photo by: Sylvie Rozon , Green Valley
www.4karma.on.ca 4karma@sympatico.ca Contact Josée at 613-930-9121 or 613-662-7770
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FOR SALE: white oak dining room set, one leaf, 6 chairs and 2 captain chairs, buffet with light inside, paid $6,000, asking $2,000. Telephone 613-932-8696. FOR SALE: 2004 Victory Vegas motorcycle. Too much to list - asking $14,000. Telephone 613-571-4595.
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RIVERDALE COMMUNITY Garage Sale
Saturday May 5th 8am - 3pm at the Benson Centre
FOR SALE: Must be seen, 2 piece long pale blue gown. Size 10/12. Regular 325, worn once, like new, asking $65. 613-938-6149.
FOR SALE: Set of left handed golf clubs. 135 Woods, Islands 3456789, Pitching Web, Sandwich and a putter. $35 for all 613-931-3477 FOR SALE: Canvas for oil painting. 1 - 24”x36”, 9 - 8”x10”, 24 - 5x7”, also 20 - 4”x5” frames and 44 assorted frames. Package deal $150 Telephone 613-346-5583. FOR SALE: Steel cushioned padded patop chairs. Never been used. Set of 4 - $125, 613-933-2852
FOR SALE: 8ft 1992 Chevy truck box, (fits from 1988 to 1998) $600. Also new 2012 Polaris clutch drive pulley and belt. Call 613-330-5856.
FOR SALE: Folding bicycle. Call 613-936-9924.
FOR SALE: 1988 Z24 Cavalier Convertible, black and white with greay trim. $1,800 of work done on it, needs floor patched and drivers seat fixed to pass safety. $1,500 OBO - still driving it. Telephone 613-330-5856.
FOR SALE: Wine making equipment, asking $125 Call 613-534-3840.
FOR SALE: TV stereo stand for a 32” TV with a Panasonic system inside. Asking $800 OBO call 613-534-3840.
FOR SALE: Reclining love seat. Good condition. $100 firm. Call 613-933-9261.
SMART CITY TOASTMASTERS CLUB invites you to overcome your fears of public speaking and encourge you to learn speaking skills in a positive environment. Having fun is included! Meeting are on 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month at St. Lawrence Secondary School @ 1450 2nd St. East, from 6:45pm to 8:45pm. Everyone welcome; bring a friend! Info: Brad LeClair (613-330-1488/613-543-3831) or Tom Gosling (613-361-2004)
NEXT WEEKEND Mark your Calendars! **MEGA HUGE YARD SALE** at St Andrews School on Saturday, May 12th - 8:00am to 3pm (rain date the following Sat. May 19)
25 Families donating lots of great items To Benefit the Grade 8 Students Year-End School Trip! Something for Everyone!
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In photo - LtoR Bob Sloan, Cyndi Brunelle w/Maddie, Alex McPhee – Cornwall Dog Park Association Executive
MORRISBURG GOES LEASH FREE by Bob Sloan Recently the Cornwall Dog Park Association committee visited Morrisburg’s “off-leash” dog park to see how they have been making out since their opening last August. We had a chance to speak to a few of its patrons, while allowing our own dogs to try out the new digs. The park officially opened last August, and after speaking with several of the dog owners present, it seems to be unanimous that the park has become the hub that it was meant to be. Everyone we spoke to is quite pleased with the facility, and frequents it on a regular basis. Obviously it’s been so busy that organizers have sectioned off a large area to regain worn-out grass, and give it a chance to grow. The temporary fencing does not impede your park visit – it just guides you to a different area. Our team sees this as an important finding, and we have some idea of how to prevent over usage once we build our park.
On Sunday, April 22, at the Benson Centre The Parade of Nations for the Developmentally challenged presented Gerard Piette, kite master extraordinaire, pictured above with Elaine MacDonald. The presentation was an appropriate event to celebrate Earth Day. Gerard gave all kinds of information on what can be used to make kites as well as introducing the participants to the tricks and secrets of the game. Hopefully, it will move Cornwall's burgeoning kite movement forward. If you are interested to be part of a Kite Club please e-mail elainemacdonald@cogeco.ca or info@paradeofnations.com
“We see visitors from all the surrounding communities including Cornwall, and when you build one there, we will visit you too”, says one local patron. “There is very little that could be done to improve the well-thought-out park, except maybe some benches inside the park for dog owners”, mentioned another dog patron. There appears to be quite a bit of interest from Cornwall, especially when you notice all the local sponsorship stones purchased from our city businesses. These stones are handsomely engraved and are offered in several sizes depending on your donation. The smaller bricks appear to be of more interest to private donors. Since these parks operate year round, and offer great exposure to tourists, it makes good advertising sense to invest this way. We found their community board current, as it mentioned many activities and promoted local service groups too, which is a great way to keep a community connected. The rules were clearly posted, and even the reminder bags to pick up after your dog were well stocked. I saw several people drop change in the donation box, which helps cover the ongoing expenses for the park.
Tabuns was keynote speaker at Tommy Douglas Dinner Photo and Article by Jason Setnyk The 2012 Tommy Douglas Dinner was well attended Friday night. Keynote speaker Peter Tabuns, M.P.P of Toronto Danforth, addressed the enthusiastic crowd. Riding association President Brian Lynch, and former Provincial Candidate Elaine MacDonald both spoke as well. Tabuns is a former Toronto City Councillor and a former executive director of Greenpeace. Environmental issues are close to his heart. He spok e about the need for affordable energy, and the need for Ontario to become a world leader in green energy.
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Because they have established two separate “off-leash” areas, there was no known confrontation yet between dogs, which is always a concern when socializing our canine friends. This is the main purpose of an off-leash park: it creates an opportunity for a dog to learn how to be with other dogs, and humans. The end result is a much calmer and obedient dog. A good park should offer this option to separate smaller dogs to avoid squabbles between the extreme sizes. Failing to have this could increase the risk of serious injury to your dog, simply by playing too rough or predatory drift (which is where the pack gives chase to a target dog). Morrisburg has provided this service with signage that is clearly posted for dogs under 30 pounds to use the small dog area. Now the big questions are: Do dog owners forget to pick up after their dog? Are they not buying their dog tags, or getting the appropriate vaccinations? Are there issues of irresponsible owners? I would tend to think the answer is yes. However, I would bet my money on the fact that these issues are slowly being corrected now that the park is in place where owners can network with one another to improve the understanding of the responsibilities that come with owning a dog. Congratulations to all of those who were involved in setting up a terrific leash-free park. Well done so far with how you are running it, as we learned from those who are using it.
Our team may not have a park yet, but we are well on our way in setting one up for our community, and your effort is an important model for us to present to our city.
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SEEKERS CHOICE, VISUAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR AWARD Jay Schwartz Jason MacNamara Carole Jeghers John Lister, Photographer Candace Nixon Tracy Lynn Chisholm Frank Burelle Kevin Lamoureux KAV Productions Bradley Pennell Rose Desnoyers SEEKERS CHOICE, MUSICAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR AWARD Sean Michael Paul, SMP Graham Greer Tracey Lalonde GODI, www.g-o-d-i.com from Cornwall Chad Coleman Sara Murphy Joel Sauve Joe Hehir - Hit Mark Records The Shiners Melanie Brulee Winston marley EWA Elite World Artist Rebecca Runions Jamie Heath - the Blues guy Rodney Rivette SEEKERS CHOICE, LITERARY ARTIST OF THE YEAR OF THE YEAR AWARD Jaymie Thurler Bradley Pennell Pat Jamieson John Lister, www.angelofthedawn.com Thom Racine Mike Bedard Ryan Douglas Jamie Gilcig SEEKERS CHOICE, CONTRIBUTOR OF THE YEAR OF THE YEAR AWARD Jason Setnyk Sara Murphy Sharyn Thompson Derrick Cracknell Lisa Blanchard Sylvie Thibert Janet St. Pierre Kris Ward Jennifer Christoff Sandra Taylor Hedges Betty Healey John Parsons Please mail in your choices to: Rodney Wilson The Local Seeker Craig Revelle 327 2nd. Street E. Jeremy Barnoff Cornwall, Ontario Tia Latour K6H 1Y8 Dr. Paul Poirier or drop off Brian Seguin at The Local Seeker Office Joe Adams Brent Harpur Thank You! Other (please specify)
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COFFEE GRINDS
More Coffee Grinds Free lifetime Bus Pass to Veterans! I am proud to Chair the Cornwall Transit Committee, and I am proud of the work our committee does. Cornwall Transit and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 297 in Cornwall are pleased to present free, unlimited lifetime transit service to veterans. The free lifetime bus pass is open to Canadians and Allied Veterans who participated in active service during World War II, the Korean and Vietnam Wars, or were Peacekeepers in areas of conflict that reside in the City of Cornwall. Check out the website for more info:
LIVE AUCTION The Silent Auction runs for 2 weeks, and on Thursday May 10th at 6:00pm it
becomes a Live Auction.
Come in and check out a great selection of collector items (Retro items, antiques, jewelry, glassware, collectible cards etc)
http://www.cornwall.ca/en/transit/veterantransitpass.asp
We have up to 40 items for every auction
Team Cornwall AGM May 10th! Team Cornwall is having their annual general meeting and breakfast on Thursday, May 10th at the Ramada Inn Conference Centre. The start time is 7:30am, and admission is only $10. Call Julie at Economic Development (613933-0074) to purchase your tickets, and call soon because only 200 are available. The keynote guest speaker is former CFL football player and TSN broadcaster, Matt Dunigan.
It is a fun, enjoyable experience. We have something for everyone!
Ontario By-Election! Dalton McGuinty and the Liberals will try to get a majority government thanks to an Ontario PC MPP retiring. Elizabeth Witmer of Kitchener-Waterloo is stepping down, and depending on the outcome, this could change the balance of power at Queen's Park. The recent budget was made more fair, because McGuinty had to negotiate with the NDP. A minority government and NDP vision helped ODSP recipients and helped protect thousands of day care spaces. If it wasn't for a minority government and the NDP, these improvements to the budget never would have happened. A majority Liberal government would be detrimental to many in the province. There is still much work that needs to be done with the budget. For example, Ontario is dead last in wage growth, and we still need a job creation tax credit!
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Lauzon claims he is undecided on motion that could re-open the abortion debate! Lauzon says he wants to talk with constituents before making a decision to vote in favour of a motion that would likely re-open the abortion debate. Of course this is a decisive issue, some people are in favour of it, and some people are not. This is a cop-out on Lauzon's part. Methinks it likely Lauzon will vote in favour of this motion.
Setnyk turns down Literary Artist of the Year nomination! Thank you to the person(s) who nominated me Literary Artist of 2012. It was truly an honour to win the award last year, and an honour to be considered again. However, this year I nominated someone for Literary Artist, and they are on the ballot. For that reason, I will not be accepting the nomination. Once again, thank you. Congratulations to all the Literary Artist of the Year Award Nominees: Thom Racine, Mike Bedard, Lisa Blanchard, Ryan Douglas, Jamie Gilcig, and Bradley Pennell. Also, congratulations to all the other nominees for all the other artist and business awards.
My name is Jason Setnyk, and these are my coffe grinds! 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.
THE LOCAL SEEKER (May 4 - pg. 6)
CAN’T REMEMBER where you put this or that ?
FRUSTRATED with CHAOS & CLUTTER ?
National Day of Mourning! The annual National Day of Mourning took place, hosted by the Cornwall and District Labour Council, on April 27th at Lamoureux Park. This is a day of remembrance for workers who died in the workplace, and the event promotes workers’ safety. This same week Dalton McGuinty metaphorically spit in the face of injured workers by appointing Tory MPP, Elizabeth Witmer, to be head of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). Witmer has been nothing short of a hostile opponent of the WSIB and its objectives. This calculated decision by McGuinty to achieve a majority government comes at the expense of workers who need the WSIB.
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Quite a few life changing experiences this week. Lisa Blanchard (owner of Spirit Tree Yoga Studio) and myself co-hosted the health documentary screening of the film Hungry for Change on Friday , April 27th. Over 30 participants were welcomed with awesome-smelling, organic/natural treat samples. The freshness of “real food” filled the air. They even got to bring some home to their loved ones. This is a monthly FREE OF CHARGE event, and thanks to this amazing community gathering, non-perishable food items were collected and $100
was raised for The Baldwin House. BRAVO!!! This film deals with everything that I have learned during my weight loss journey. From visualizing to loving oneself (not easy to do). I can say proudly today that I do love myself. I am willing to do whatever it takes to make mine and my family’s life the best that it can be. I will never go back to the way I was - over 200lbs, chronic acid reflux, joint pain, mood swings - I am a new woman and I will live my best life ever!!!
After recently viewing the health documentary Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead, my husband and I are going to give juicing a try. I am launching a 10 day juicing challenge to all interested. This will probably begin mid-May and there are already a handful of people willing to hop on the health train and give this a try. Juicing is what your cells have been waiting for, you respect your body and it will pay you back like you cannot imagine. You want to detoxify and feel like a million bucks? This is the way to go. I am looking to purchase a Breville juicer; very good quality and reasonably priced! You can check out their website at http://www.breville.ca/beverages/juicers.html Just finished filming 6 new gluten-free recipe videos to add to my You Tube collection. The final product will be awesome! I will be posting them one at a time for all to view, on my Facebook Fan Page. All you need to do is visit my official website www.thehealthnut.ca , click on the Facebook icon at the bottom of my main page, and you will be able to view them as they unveil, one by one. I’m very excited!!!
SPINAL COLUMN with Dr. Paul Poirier
Naturally Delicious ... with the Health Nut
Hello everyone… hoping you had an amazing week!!!
CHOOSE A SAFE SUNSCREEN When shopping for sunscreen, the myriad of bottles and tubes jamming store shelves can leave even the savviest consumer puzzled. What's the difference between UVA and UVB radiation? What's behind those long, unpronounceable ingredient names? And does it really matter which sunscreen you buy? In a word, yes! Some products do work better than others. What's more, even some sunscreens claiming to be "natural" may contain toxic, possibly disease-causing ingredients.
UVA and UVB: Are You Protected? Two types of ultraviolet radiation from the sun affect our skin: UVA and UVB rays. UVB rays are important for their role in helping the skin produce immunity-protecting vitamin D, but overexposure causes sunburn. According to the American Cancer Society, a sunscreen labeled Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 55, is less than two percent more effective than one labeled SPF 30. Higher SPF varieties may also contain more possibly harmful chemicals. While all commercial sunscreens protect against UVB, not all block UVA rays. This form of radiation causes tanning more than burning and is linked to premature aging of the skin and skin cancer (J invest Dermatol 2010; Epub). Sunscreens that offer UVA protection are often labeled "broad-spectrum", although the level of protection is difficult for the consumer to determine since it is not reflected by the SPF value.
To further complicate matters, the testing used to determine SPF values is imperfect. According to researchers, the instruments used in the process have limited precision (Skin Pharmacol Physiol 2010,23:201-12). Even when ratings are accurate, the average user applies sunscreen at a quarter of the concentration used in lab testing, hence making it less effective than the number on the bottle implies (J Am Acad Dermatol 2010;62;218-22).
Oxybenzone Oxybenzone is readily absorbed into the skin, in fact, one of its roles in sunscreen is to enhance penetration of other ingredients. Center for Disease Control studies found Oxybenzone in the urine of 97% of people who used it topically. Oxybenzone is an endocrine disrupter, a chemical that acts like a hormone and disrupts normal hormonal functions (Environ Health Perspect 2008;16:893-7). One recent study showed that fish exposed to oxybenzone had decreased reproductive ability (Aquat Toxicol 2008;90:182-7). This ingredient can also cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
Zinc Oxide And Titanium Dioxide Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are minerals that act as blockers as they reflect UV rays away from the skin, unlike chemical blockers that absorb UV rays. They are touted as safe sunscreen options because they are not absorbed into the skin, and they very effectively protect against both UVA and UVB rays. Dr. Paul Poirier www.drpaulpoirier.com
If any of you are interested in attending my cooking seminars, they will start up again in October, 2012. With the nice weather around the corner, it’s hard for people to commit, which is completely understandable. After my season with the Seaway Valley Growers’ Farmers’ Market (held in The Brick parking lot) wraps up on Thanksgiving week-end, I will have more time to dedicate to this. Write to me anytime to place your name for the Fall seminars. Thanks! In health, Sylvie Thibert (The Health Nut) thehealthnut@cogeco.ca
THE LOCAL SEEKER (May 4 - pg. 7)
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I was driving through Martintown and Williamstown the other weekend, and noticed how most of the farmers are expanding their fields and cutting down all the trees and shrubs that used to separate them. What is now visible is acre after acre of clear-cut fields; not a tree in sight. I wondered why this was happening and why the beautiful farmland and trees were being destroyed in this manner. A local bee keeper informed me that since these farmers grow nothing but geneticallymodified (GMO) corn or soy beans, they have increased the size of the fields to maximize their yield.
You see, in the old days, farmers would rotate their fields, grow many different varieties of vegetables, and have livestock that would roam the fields. They needed the division between these fields. This division of tress and streams also allowed the honeybee (the bee that pollinates all our food) to have a place to rest and drink. Now, the large mono-culture farms have taken over. There are no divisions, no natural rest-stop for the bees, for our eyes, or for the animals. These farms have become factories that just grow GMO Corn and/or GMO Soy. Most of this “product” is grown to make High Fructose Corn Syrup - a manipulated sugar in the lab that makes us crave it more. It is put in every processed food in North America! In Canada, it is labeled as “fructose-sucrose”, sneaky eh?! Why is this so bad, you may ask? GMO means that the seed has been manipulated by scientists to resist pesticides (which the farmers will spray to kill bugs and pests). This makes sense in theory, but this seed cannot reproduce, therefore, is it really alive? In turn, the bugs and pests are becoming resistant. As a result, the scientists have really only created superbugs instead of good corn. This got me thinking; this so-called food made with all these manipulated food chemicals and preservatives (like McDonalds, Burger King, frozen pizza, etc...), is it really food? When a burger can sit on a shelf for months without rotting, is that really food? I spoke with a bunch of college students the other day and they admitted that the majority of their daily diet includes pizza, McDonalds and fast-food. This generation thinks this is ‘food’. If they continue to eat like this for the next 20-30 years, how many of them will still be alive? The movie Forks Over Knives chronicles the lives of two medical doctors in the US. Research proved that a high-animal protein diet paired with a lot of processed food not only leads to, but creates cancer, diabetes and heart-disease. I am very worried about our future generations.
OUT & ABOUT with Julia Lucio
OFF THE MAT with Lisa Blanchard
Let’s Get Real!
The arts is something that we, at the Local Seeker, dearly promote and support. Sports have a tremendous amount of visibility in this city, it seems. Arts on the other hand, are often overlooked. Our calendar of events tries to include as many arts related venues as possible, and there are many priceless finds in it! This was the case with St.Joseph's Secondary School's interpretation of "West Side Story" being performed now through May 5th at the old General Vanier auditorium. I was expecting a high school musical. I was expecting an amateurish rendition of a famous play, sung over pre-recorded tracks and barely bearable. I was expecting the room to be filled with bias parents who have no clue about real talent since they see their kids as being the next Canadian Idol. Instead, I was amazed. In retrospect, I had prejudged the whole thing. What I witnessed was a nearly professional play, performed by teens that should all be on the next Canadian Idol, and over music performed by a live orchestra, just like on Broadway. It was uplifting to see so many youngsters being given the opportunity to showcase their talent in front of an audience. Speaking with Mr. Levac, the man behind it all, I found out that a musical is being produced each year at St.Jos. Everything, even the orchestra, is run by students or former students. And the play is put in place rather quickly; the cast and crew started rehearsal on February 6 this year, and they were ready for opening night on April 27. That's a mere 12 weeks of rehearsal. Participating in a play is a wonderful way to partake in a collaborative creative process and experience the true meaning of team work. All it takes is one teacher willing to go the extra mile. I am sure these youths will take away fond memories of their experience. Memories that they will reminisce about, long after graduation.
All in all, it was a wonderful evening of entertainment and pure enjoyment. I even shed a few tears.
Julia, Out and About!
Who bounces, laughs and loves to move?
Someone said to me, “I can’t believe that more people don’t know about how bad the state of our food is, and now that I know, I can’t go back to eating like that anymore!” The answer to all of this is very obvious; we need to eat simple, real, live food. It will not only save our lives, but will also send a clear message to the megacorporations - who are altering our food for greed and profit - that we don’t want their cheap, so-called food anymore. Isn’t your health and the health of your children worth spending a few more dollars at the Farmer’s Market, or buying from a local, organic farm? I bet if we all stopped buying coffee every single day at Tim Horton’s and put that extra money into the “Real Food Budget”, we would all be healthier and happier. My daily practice of Yoga has helped me to become unified and whole. What I mean by that, is I don’t see myself as a separate mind and a separate body. I think this separation is important in making us feel disconnected and not in tune with what is happening inside. In Yoga, we become one with ourselves and feel ourselves so that we want to nourish our being and not just feed our bodies. This distinction is quite powerful. Choose wisely in nourishing your being, practice yoga on a daily basis so you can be connected and feel your best. Don’t you deserve it?! Go to www.spirittreeyoga.net for more information. Namaste, Lisa
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 9 LE MERCREDI 9 MAI BABY TALES - 10:00 to 10:45 am YAC Picture Book Area STORYTIME - 10:00 am to 10:45 am Program room 3 BRIDGE CLUB - 6:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m Open to all interested in friendly challenges DROP IN CHESS FOR ADULTS with CLIFFORD LABRE 6:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. - YAC services area
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SATURDAY, MAY 5 LE SAMEDI 5 MAI DROP IN FAMILY STORYTIME HEURE DU CONTE FAMILIALE 10:00am to 11:00 am R.E.A.D. WITH DOGS - 11:00 am to 12 noon YAC PICTURE BOOK AREA CHECK-MATES WITH AU DIAPASON 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
SUNDAY, MAY 6 LE DIMANCHE 6 MAI TRANSITION CORNWALL PRESENTS EAT YOUR YARD with guest speaker PAT LUCEY 1:00 to 3:30pm
PETSMART - 501 tollgate Road W. Cornwall has their pet adoption this weekend, Saturday May 5 and Sunday May 6 from 9am - 5pm. They partner with our local OSPCA. Go to Petsmart either day and adopt a cat/dog, kitten or puppy (depending on what there is currently up for adoption). All the proceeds go to our local, Cornwall OSPCA.
Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers Motorcycle Club - Ride to Bikers Church swap meet in Ottawa, leaving Tim Hortons in Long Sault at 8:00am sharp stopping in Limoge for coffee.Then on to the swap meet.There will be live music, BBQ, free coffee, 50/50 draw [2;00pm] and Door Prizes. Come on out and have some fun. Swap meet is open from 10:00am to 3:00.pm.
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FRIDAY, MAY 4 St. Joseph's Catholic Secondary School presents: West Side Story 8pm. 10$ St. Joseph's Catholic Secondary School Auditorium Fish & Chips RCAFA Wing 424 / 240 Water St. West from 4:30 PM Spring Camping weekend.Contact: 613 534-8855. www.cornwalloutdoorclub.ca The Centennial Choir Concert: "A Song of Spring" 8 pm. St. John's Presbyterian Church, 28 2nd St. E. Admission Adults: 12$, children under 12: 6$
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SATURDAY, MAY 5 Leading Ladies" Live Amateur Theatre Dream Builder Studios (Cornwall) 613938-4748 or 1-800-937-4748 St. Joseph's Catholic Secondary School presents: West Side Story 8pm. 10$ St. Joseph's Catholic Secondary School Auditorium Garage & Bake Sale 8 am to 1 pm. St Therese Church Hall, 1304 Lisieux St. Proceeds to the Auxiliary to St. Joseph's Continuing Care Center.
Charlie's Angels Relay for Life Silent Auction - United Church, Maple St, Ingleside - from 12 noon- last bid 8pm. CWA presents REVAMPED - Live Pro Wrestling at Murphys Inn 917 Second St. W. Doors open at 7pm - show starts 7:30pm Tickets $12 advance - $15 at the door. Pennies for Puppies Garage Sale, 8 am to 4 pm. 17340 Headline Rd. E. Funds assist breast cancer survivors not within their means to purchase prosthesis
Environmental Workshop with St. Lawrence River Institute - Wildflowers OPG Visitor Centre (Cornwall) 613-932-4563 ext 3520 Dance to Mike Leger Band at the Loyal Order of Moose. 443 Eleventh St. West.
SUNDAY, MAY 6 "Leading Ladies" Live Amateur Theatre Dream Builder Studios (Cornwall) 613-9384748 or 1-800-937-4748 Patrons Of St. Columban Foundation Chicken Dinner from 4:30 pm to 7 pm. Royal Canadian Legion, 415 2nd St. W. Advance 10$ tickets on sale by calling 613.937.3621 Eat your Yard With Organic Gardener Pat Lucey 1 pm. Cornwall Public Library, 45 2nd St. E. A Transition Cornwall+ presentation. Long Sault Pentecostal Church Hosts Evangelist Chuck Price 10 am & 6:30 pm. 9 Bethune Ave. Everyone is invited. Worship and the word.10:30. Fountaingate Christian Assembly. 949 Mohawk Drive.
Relay for Life Scrapbooking & Card Making Event noon to 9 pm. Trinity United Church, Maple Street, Ingleside. Entry fee: 25$. E-mail: ZAFCreations@gmail.com to reserve.
Hike for Hospice 1 pm to 2:30 pm. Walk begins at Hospice Cornwall, 1507 2nd St. W. at Riverdale. Call 613.932.3451 for pledge sheets or more information.
St.Columban's Catholic Women's League Rummage & Bake Sale from 8 am to 12 noon. St. Columban's School, 323 Augustus St.
Pennies for Puppies Garage Sale, 8 am to 4 pm. 17340 Headline Rd. E. Funds assist breast cancer survivors not within their means to purchase prosthesis
Une première célébration religieuse en français aura lieu le samedi, 5 mai, à 19h,
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TUESDAY, MAY 8 Seaway Senior Citizens Club Bus Tour to See "Into the Arctic” at the Imax Theater & Ottawa Tulip Festival. Non-Members; 80$ Call: 613.932.4969 for more info or to book. ABC's to Heart Healthy Eating LIVE VideoCast from Ottawa 10:15 a.m. Seaway Valley Community Health Centre, 353 Pitt St. Call Nancy Herrington 613.936.0306 x 151 to register OFFICERS ELECTION DAY 7 - 9pm at the Loyal Order of Moose, 443 Eleventh St. West.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9 Aultsville Wednesday Night Movie Series Contact: 613.938.9400 for tickets or visit the website. $15 at Galaxy Cinemas Bullying: What It Is And What It Is Not from 6 pm to 8 pm. Bishop MacDonnell School, 300 Adolphus St. An evening of information & networking. Bereaved Families Support and Share Night 7 pm to 9 pm. 216 Montreal Rd. Topic: Loss of a Parent with facilitator Ron Branchaud Call: 613.936.1455 for more information Cornwall Lions Sports Awards Banquet held at Best Western. Guest Speaker former CFL Quarterback Matt Dunnigan
THURSDAY, MAY 10 Bridge Euchre Luncheon from 1:30 pm - 4 pm. Blessed Sacrament Parish Hall, 321 Tollgate Rd. E. Admission: 10$ Legion Over '60' Seniors Club Bid Euchre at 1:30 pm. Royal Canadian Legion, 415 2nd St. W. Light snacks will be served.Open to the public.
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FRIDAY, MAY 11 Maxville Music Fest All 4 historic churches in Maxville will feature celtic music www.maxvillemusicfest.ca Woodstock Gay Flashback Pride Dance 9 pm to 1 am. Army, Navy Club, 14 Marlborough N. Midnite munchies, best hippie costume contest & raffles. NonMembers:$10, Members: 8$
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Charlie's Angels Relay for Life Silent Auction Saturday May 5th United Church, Maple St, Ingleside from 12 noon - last bid 8pm.
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Stokefire, ZAF Creations, Stampin Up, Dave Duprau (Coldwell Banker), Home Hardware, Showcase Video, Josie Leeman Photography, Oasis Hair & Day Spa, Shirley Levine, The Nail Room, Jimmy's Restaurant, Arbone, Aunty Em's and more....
Plus Uppercase Living, Honey Boo, Avon, Close to My Heart, Sunset Gourmet, Just Jewellery , Gold Canyon, Signature Homestyles, will beshowing casing their products which will be available for purchase. Door prize - Gift Certificate valued at $160.00 from Josie Leeman Photography Refreshments available.
All proceeds to Relay for Life Ingleside - Charlie's Angels. For further information please contact Karen or Kylie 613-537-8482 / 613-537-8835 or e.mail: ZAFCreations@gmail.com
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Saturday, May 12, 2012 From 8pm – Midnight Music with Fergus
Contests for: Rock and roll dance, bubble gum chewing etc. Prizes for best dress of the era Proceeds to Hospice / Carefor Cornwall All you can eat diner style food served from 10:30 – 1am Tickets $12.00 per person
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A Leap of Faith
Writing the story of YOU
Over the years I have discovered that every so often we are required to take a leap of faith. It could be a small one - like going to a new restaurant someone has recommended - to something much bigger, like leaving your current job for the life of being an artist. Of course there are many kinds of leaps that happen, but one thing they all have in common is that they require moving outside of your comfort zone.
When I was young, I dreamed of being a teacher. I also dreamed of performing on the stage. I aspired to be a writer. I knew that someday I wanted to help people.
There is a science around this that many gurus of self-help have developed, it’s called Psycho Cybernetics. One type of cybernetic device is most commonly used in your home to regulate your thermostat controls on your furnace. Set it at a temperature, and if it gets too warm it shuts off the furnace; when it gets too cold it turns it back on. We also have a built in cybernetic device that wants to keep us in familiar territory as far as work, food and relationships go. Ancient man needed this in order to help him survive. Whether you like it or not, this comfort thermostat controls the choices you make constantly throughout your day. Where you like to eat, shop, the music you listen to, the friends you hang out with and even the type of art you make. The problem with this built in control system, is unlike your plants in the living room, the constant sameness of the day to day comfort zone is not a good place for creativity to develop. It is when we take a step outside this zone that our brain comes alive! What dangers or wonders are we going to find around that unknown corner? What will happen if I turn left instead of right on my otherwise familiar road? This, my friends, is the place where stuff happens! Stuff that may end up being the best - or the worst - decision you ever made. One thing is for sure: you are finding out you are alive.
It is important to push yourself a little to take a chance on something new in order to bring new opportunities your way. It is way too easy to say “No, not today”, and let the opportunity pass by. It is also tough to give up something that is like an old shoe to give yourself a chance to see what else there is for you out there. If we become stuck in our comfortable place for too long, soon it will no longer be fun or profitable, but we are so used to it that change becomes a little too scary and so we stay put. Unhappy yet comfy; that’s us. Most importantly remember, if it doesn’t work out, you can change it again, because nothing should be the same forever. I know about this because I have done it before and that is where I am right now. I have decided to take a leap into the unknown and change things up a bit. My first shake-up is to leave my comfy, cozy studio with all its glorious space and lots of teaching room to a smaller spot in my home. I have been too focused on teaching and have let my exhibiting of my work slide way down in my list of priorities. I also want to finish my book, and that too seems to take a back seat to the needs of a rented studio space. This winter I wrote and produced more work in my little sea-side condo than I have in my studio during the past three years! That was my, AHA! moment, as Oprah would say. So wish me well as I remove my slippers and housecoat, get out of the Lazyboy chair and leap feet-first into the unknown. PS You are welcome to join me!
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SEEKING THE ARTS . SEEKING THE ARTS
All of these dreams have come true for me, in some form or another. They haven’t happened in the order I would have liked them to. They also didn’t happen anything like how I had pictured they would. My life’s events certainly did not unfold according to my childhood plans, yet the basic needs behind what had me chasing those goals were still met. I have learned to accept that my current life situation contains certain limitations, and in order to reach my goals I need to be flexible, patient, and learn to work within my limitations. Fighting my restrictions and limitations would only lead to frustration and discouragement. Perhaps right now you are in the place I was not that long ago. You might be looking at your present situation with a great deal of discouragement and frustration. You might have projects that have never come into fruition and life-long goals that have been sitting on the shelf. You might feel as though your best days are behind you and that there is no way, in your current situation, your dreams can ever come true. I was in such a state of fear years ago that I was afraid to even say my dreams out loud, they seemed so unattainable. The saddest part is that I was my own worst critic. Eventually, I came to the fortunate realization that my future was a blank page to be written upon. I was the author. I felt empowered. I became very encouraged with the idea that I could influence the entire course of my life.
I began to feel confident enough to go forward with the decision to follow my own path, and not where others felt I should go. I left others’ expectations behind and began to write my own truth. Self-doubt and fear did their best to talk me out of every single decision. For every negative belief, I fired back at them with an arsenal of facts. I rhymed off stories of people who had gone before me and succeeded. I showed them my past history of successes as proof that I could and would make it all happen. As the author of my story, I thought How do I want this all to end? If my life was a book and people were to read it, what do I want to see happen? Is it time to begin writing on your life’s blank page? When people read the story of YOU, what will it say? Sara Murphy is a freelance journalist, musician, cancer survivor, community cheerleader and mom. To reach Sara for questions or comments, email saramurphymedia@gmail.com You can also visit her websites at www.saramurphymusic.com or www.saramurphymedia.com
Studio One Cat Squared CENTRE CHARLES EMILE CLAUDE CHEVRIER AVE, ROOM 122 Cornwall, Ontario Artist Sandra Taylor Hedges DFA
Now offering Art Courses for all Ages Drawing, Acrylic Painting, Mixed Media, Oil Painting Classes, Weekend Workshops, Children’s Classes, PRIVATE CLASSES ALSO AVAILABLE
Tuesday & Thursday afternoon Class Adult Painting Class For information and prices call and ask for Sandra
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EMPLOYMENT SEEKER Bending the truth on your résumé Bruce Lee once said; “If you don’t want to slip up tomorrow, speak the truth today.” We might accomplish short term objectives by distorting the truth or fabricating a fact or two, but undoubtedly, at some point, misrepresentations or outright false declarations on a résumé will be uncovered.
You’re probably familiar with an example or two of a con-man who falsified school records to show he had a medical degree or was the recipient of a medal or award – extreme cases where there were potentially serious if not life-threatening consequences. But what about little ‘white lies’ and minor exaggerations? There are no hard and fast statistics on the subject (after all, how many people would actually admit to lying on a résumé), but estimates suggest that between 20% and 40% of all résumés contain at least one embellishment or stretch the truth a little! The areas of a résumé, observers note, most prone to some degree of falsification are: Education; Previous job title or responsibilities; Pay; Reasons for leaving and Accomplishments. Recently I reviewed a résumé for a position I was filling, in which the applicant stated he had worked at a certain company as a supervisor for a number of years. The HR manager at the company was given as a reference. During my call to the manager I asked specifically about the scope of supervisory responsibilities the candidate had. After a few seconds of silence the manager asked me if we were talking about the same candidate, as the one I was calling about had never been a supervisor! Clearly this was cause for some concern. The candidate may have been able to fill the role of supervisor and might have been technically qualified for the position I was hiring for, but what does this say about his integrity? If he is willing to misrepresent himself on his résumé to such a degree, what might he be capable of later: Falsifying health and safety records; productivity reports; expense sheets; invoices? This is where the concern lies (no pun intended). What does employing such tactics say about the candidate in general? As mentioned in a previous article, employers will conduct a reference check. Not only do they want to know whether or not an applicant was punctual and a good team player, but they are also checking what has been given as verifiable fact. More and more, employers – and again this is largely affected by the level of the position – will ask for college and university transcripts or copies of certificates relating to courses and accomplishments. Be prepared to provide them if asked. Why a candidate left a previous employer is of particular interest to a hiring manager. This will always be asked – of the candidate and again during the reference checking process. It can be a tough question to answer, especially when the reasons are not the best. Even if the previous employer does not answer explicitly, much can be learned from a brief silence or a refusal to answer at all. It is best to be honest and get everything out there and on the table. Honesty will be appreciated. Hiring managers will always dig into a résumé if they feel it is worthy of a more detailed look. They might outsource this process or do it themselves. They want to match what you are listing with what they are looking for. A job description or list of requirements is a wish list pointing to the ideal candidate. Some elements are absolutely essential while others are ‘nice’ to have. If ever you feel you are qualified for the job but lacking a certain skill set, don’t avoid applying, or worse; apply and be creative with the facts about your work or school history! Your cover letter is the perfect opportunity to state you are lacking certain experiences or qualifications but would be more than happy to upgrade and take further training. You can over-emphasize qualifications you do have. Everything on a résumé is verifiable and subject to scrutiny. It is tempting to ‘stretch’ the truth in the hopes we’ll land our dream job or any position for that matter, but be sure that whatever you are stating does not come back to bite you tomorrow. Quick Bio John has been involved in recruiting in the Cornwall and SD&G area for the past several years having interviewed, selected and onboarded hundreds of employees for some of the area’s biggest companies. He has lived and worked as far afield as the UK and Hong Kong in a variety of fields. Before becoming a Logistics and Warehouse Sector Staffing and Talent Acquisition Specialist, he was in private practice as an Inward Investment Economic Development consultant in Montreal after having lived an exciting period as a Canadian Forces Intelligence Officer. With a Masters degree in Public Policy and Public Administration from Concordia University he is a firm believer in the value of education and dedicates much of his time helping develop and coach new employees to assist them in achieving their professional and personal goals. He can be reached via email at johnparsons01@gmail.com or you can follow his Twitter feed: @johnaparsons
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Setting Goals Have you ever wanted to go bungee jumping? Ever want to go rock climbing, but you can’t seem to make the time? I’ve recently learned the importance of setting small, yearly goals that help me remember that it really is about the little things in life. Setting goals is not only about a sense of achievement; it’s about pushing yourself to be the best version of you, every day. In the past recent weeks, I felt like I was coasting in my day-to-day life. Don’t get me wrong, I am so very blessed to have all the opportunities that surround me, but I know that I am only the very best version of me when I take time out of my busy schedule to do something for me – something that ignites my fire and that helps me re-focus and re-energize myself. Recently, I’ve made a goal list that includes eleven things that I want to do this year, which are completely achievable and can be done alone and with family and friends. What good are goals if your loved ones can’t share in your success? GOAL LIST: 1- Eat lobster – I’m not a fan of fish, but I’m willing to try it! 2- Drive a standard car – Lord, give the passenger strength to put up with me during this time!
3Get family portraits done – Family means the world to me and I’ve noticed that I have no recent family portraits; time to make this happen! 4-
Go to a Drive–In – Summer 2012 will change this!
5Spend a night out on a beach - I’m not a big fan of camping, but there’s something that speaks to me about lying under the stars and taking in all of that beauty! 6 - Take a spa day - It’s important to take time for you, so I’m making a day of it and you should too! 7 - Run 5K -This is a personal goal that I’ve been putting off for the last year, no more excuses! (Yes I will be wearing running shoes!) 8 - Go Snowshoeing - Anyone that knows me, knows how much snow and I do not get along, but I’ve recently seen some pretty cool ads and read some interesting articles on this. I think it would be something that I could be proud to say “I did that!” 9 - Read a book - I haven’t read a book in over a year. Articles and magazines are great, but I miss a good read. I think the Happiness Project is going to be my pick! 10 - See a musical play – Music is such a big part of my life, and theatre was one of my passions when I was a teenager. It’s one of those things that I’m not sure why I let it go, but I’m thrilled to rekindle my love for Musical Theatre. 11 - German Hang -This is a gymnastic movement that I have been trying to do for three months at the gym, this year will be the year! Take those little things that you’ve always wanted to do, write them down and make them your reality. Life is just too short to wait for something to happen, you have to make things happen!
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CHEWY OATMEAL COOKIES with the brown sugar and the egg and vanilla in a large bowl, using an INGREDIENTS; electric mixer, set on medium speed, 1 cup butter flavour Crisco for 2 minutes, until creamy and well 1- 1/2 cups firmly packed brown blended. sugar -Combine the rolled oats, flour salt, baking soda and cinnamon together. 1 egg Add this to the creamed mixture. 1/2 cup milk Using your electric mixer, set on low 2 tsp. vanilla 3- 3/4 cups quick-cooking rolled oats speed, mix until well blended. -Gently stir in the raisins and 1- 1/4 cups all-purpose flour chopped nuts. 1 tsp. fine salt -Drop cookie dough by heaping 1 level tsp. baking sopda spoonfuls OR use our handy cookie 1/2 tsp. cinnamon scoop to quickly form each cookie 1- 1/4 cups sultana or Thompson ball. Allow 2" of space between each raisins cookie. 1- 1/4 cups chopped walnuts or -Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 pecans minutes in a 375 degree F. oven, or until they are lightly browned. Cool METHOD; 2 minutes on the cookie pans, then -Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. remove to a wire cooling rack to Line your baking sheets with finish cooling completely. parchment paper OR grease them. -This recipe will make about 3 to 4 -Cream the butter flavour Crisco dozen cookies. ENJOY!
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Dear Joe, I have a small porch on the side of my house that was built some time ago. It has quite a significant lean to it that seems to be getting worse, not quickly, but gradually sinking along the outside. I would like to know if there is a way to fix this or if I need to replace the porch. Thank you for your help. I love reading your piece each week, Regards, Bill. Bill, Thank you so much for the great question. And thank you for being a loyal follower of my little piece. There could be a couple of reasons for the sinking feeling you are having about your deck. The root of the problem will be under; either under the deck or underground. If the deck is truly sinking, then the footings on which it was built will be sinking into the earth. Now unless you have tons of weight constantly on your deck, which I am sure you don’t, this is probably not the case. Brand new footings may sink a bit over the first few years as the soil beneath them recompacts after excavation. This is why it is eminently important when excavating for any concrete work - post, piers, floors or foundations - that the soil at the bottom of the excavation remains undisturbed, and all loose fill be cleaned from the bottom of the hole before aggregate or concrete is poured. So if your deck is older, this won’t be the case as the settling process is long since complete.
I think the better bet is that the posts which rest upon the footings have begun to rot. If the footings are very close to the earth, and were of untreated lumber, then chances are water has wicked up through the end grain of the post and it has been gradually deteriorating and sinking, year after year. To fix this you have a couple of options. Both will require jacking up and leveling of the deck. One option is to unbolt and replace the existing posts, and then rest them back on the piers. If you can’t remove the posts because of the deck’s construction, then you should cut off the bottom foot of the post (or until you find solid wood) and replace this with a
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INGREDIENTS; Enjoy these tender scones for a leisurely breakfast some weekend. The recipe makes 8 scones and is completed in less than an hour. Toasting the oats first imparts a wonderful flavour in the scones.
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats 1/2 cup half and half cream 1 egg 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup sugar to go in the scones and also 1 tbsp. sugar to sprinkle over top before baking them 2 level tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. fine salt 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 10 tbsp. cold butter cut into small cubes (this is 1/2 cup of butter + 2 tbsp. butter) 1/2 cup raisins
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-Adjust the oven rack to the middle position. Pre-heat the oven to 375 degree F. Spread the rolled oats on a cookie sheet with sides. Toast them in the oven for 8 minutes, until lightly browned. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet on a wire cooling rack . Line another baking sheet with parchment paper. When the oats are cooled sufficiently, set aside 2 tbsp. of them for dusting the counter. -Now increase the oven temperature to 450 degree F. -Whisk the half and half cream and
egg together in a large measuring cup. Remove 1 tbsp. of this to a small dish for glazing the scones before baking them. -Using a food processor, add the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Pulse until combined. Sprinkle the cold butter cubes over the dry ingredients in the food processor. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. (About 12 to 14 pulses.) -Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and stir in the cooled, toasted rolled oats. -Fold in the half and half cream and egg mixture using a rubber spatula. Mix until large clumps form. Stir in the raisins. -Gently knead the mixture in the mixing bowl until the dough comes together. -Dust the counter top with 1 tbsp. of the reserved cooled toasted oats. Turn the dough out onto them and dust the top of the dough with the remaining tbsp. of toasted oats. -Pat out the dough in a 7" circle about 1" thick. -Cut the scones into 8 wedges. Place them on the parchment lined baking sheet. Brush the tops with the reserved cream and egg mixture. Sprinkle with the reserved sugar. -Bake them in the pre-heated 450 degree F. oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until they turn a golden brown. Put on the tea kettle and ENJOY!
pressure treated piece of the required length to repair the damaged post. Pressure treated or metal splints on all four sides will ensure that the repair will be strong enough to support the deck and its occupants. A couple hours after work should be enough to knock off this little repair and have your deck sitting pretty for years to come. Best of luck Bill, and have a great summer, Joe Keep watching here each week for more household tips and renovation advice.It's FREE to submit a question and you can email them to: Aboutthehouse@adamshomeservices.ca. or Text them to 613-551-5932. For additional information about me and what's going on in your community, please visit our website: www.adamshomeservices.ca. Don't forget to 'Like' us on Facebook and read past letters on our blog: adamshomeservices.blogspot.ca. And remember, whatever you do, do it well, because a job well done stays well done forever.
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SEEKING SPORTS NEWS I had my first two day race weekend of the season planned for this past weekend, but once again Mother Nature played a role in deciding my plans. First up was a return trip to Brewerton Speedway on Friday night, and then Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park as they made a second attempt to start their 2012 season. We had a little bit of everything weather-wise last week; a little sun, a little snow, and a lot of rain. The wet weather forced track officials at Brewerton to cancel their racing program. They made the call Thursday afternoon, giving everyone lots of notice that the track was just not going to be in sufficient shape come race time. Other tracks in the area that race on Friday nights soon followed suit, so it was a quiet night at home instead of an exciting night at the track. Saturday was a much different story. With an extra day of nice weather to dry the area, Can Am Motorsports Park was in great shape to get the 2012 season underway. It was a cold night at the track, but that didn’t stop over 100 race teams from filling the Can Am pit area…forcing some competitors to park outside the pit gates, and on the adjacent Go Kart track. A healthy field of 35 Empire Super Sprints, 21 Sportsman, 20 Pro/Street Stocks, 20 Modifieds, and 12 Late Models were on hand for competition.
It was a great night for Sammy Reakes IV as he won his first ever Sprint Car feature. This was only his fourth ever start in a Sprint car, and he had to fight for it, holding off 2011 Empire Super Sprint champion Chuck Hebing at the finish. Hebing was second, followed by Shawn Donath, Steve Poirier, and Justin Barger. Chris Raabe took home the win in the Modified dash, he finished ahead of rookies Tom Conklin and Shane Pecore. Raabe started from deep in the field, and took advantage of a late race restart to collect the win. Dylan Evoy won more features then anyone in the Sportsman class in 2011, and he continued his winning ways with an opening night victory. He held off 2011 Can Am Sportsman champion Josh VanBrocklin, Brandon Hagan, Anthony Stockman and Ryan Poole. Jordan Keruskie was the Late Model winner, over Tim Sears Jr. and Alan Fink, while Joey Ladouceur survived a late race restart to capture his first win of 2012 over Roch Aubin and Sid Harmer Sr. Adrian Bigelow won the 30 lap Enduro at the end of the evening. As a fan of Can Am Motorsports Park, it was nice to see such a great turnout of cars. They had a good crowd considering the cold temperatures, and it really was a good start to the season for them. The true test will come after the other tracks in the area open up, but I think Can Am has a lot of great things going on this year, and they will be just fine. They have some great incentives in all classes to help support the weekly racers, and a lucrative point fund in all classes, and they are working hard at getting the track in the right direction. Evans Mills Speedway is another track that is working hard to better their program for 2012. They are offering a bigger purse, and have really improved in a lot of areas. I hope to make it over there at some point this year, but with them racing on Saturday nights, it will make it tough. Judging by the pre-season banter, Brockville Speedway and Mohawk Speedway will have the highest car counts of my weekly tracks. Brockville averaged 18-20 Modifieds on a given night in 2011, and with the addition of Pat O’Brien, Lee Gill, Dale Planck, Carey Terrance - amongst others - it will make for some exciting racing in an already stellar field of cars. Mohawk Raceway had good car counts as well last year, and will bolster that this year with Stephane Lafrance and Danny O’Brien adding to their field. I can’t wait to get started! Cornwall Speedway has the most exciting schedule of 2012, with both the World of Outlaw Late Models and World of Outlaw Sprint Cars coming to the track this year. They will also have a Big Block Modified Super DIRTcar Series race, a Sportsman DIRTcar Series race, Pro Stock DIRTcar Series race, as well as three 100 lap Small Block Modified Canadian National Series races, with two of them also counting towards the 358 Modified DIRTcar Series. This coming weekend, I will be back at Brewerton Speedway on Friday night for their full racing program of Modifieds, IMCA Modifieds, Mod Lites and 4 cylinder Super Stocks. On Saturday afternoon I will head to Brockville Speedway for their practice session from 1pm to 4pm, before heading back over to Can Am for their regular racing program. Mohawk Raceway will open for the 2012 season on Friday, May 11th, with Brockville hosting their first race on Saturday, May 12th. Cornwall Speedway opens the following weekend with a 100 lap Mr. DIRTcar Series/Canadian Nationals Series event on May 20th. I look forward to seeing everyone at the track. I hope you continue to enjoy my weekly column. As always, any comments or suggestions can be sent to crevelle@ripnet.com or you can visit my website at www.finishlinewebdesign.ca or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/finishlineweb17. You can also follow my raceday twitter updates at www.twitter.com/finishlineweb17.
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Preds not afraid to make bold moves Heading into the playoffs, the Nashville Predators were the NHL’s most improved team – at least on paper. At the trade deadline, the Preds seemed to be the big winners; adding Andrei Kostistyn and Hal Gill from Montreal, and Paul Gaustad from Buffalo. Then, just before the playoffs began, they welcomed back Alexander Radulov from the KHL. But after Kostistyn and Radulov were suspended by the team this week, you have to wonder if GM David Poile did more harm than good with some of those moves. Every year, NHL teams take some risks at the trade deadline, adding players for a stretch run. Sometimes, those moves make general managers look like geniuses. But many GM’s will take a pass on a player, because of the fear he could mess with team chemistry. The Preds were already a playoff team, and with four good players added to their roster, they were set for quite possibly a long run, deep into spring. But we don’t always know what’s going on in the dressing room and behind the scenes. This week, when the duo reportedly missed curfew, Poile was forced to make a difficult decision in sitting the star players. It was a risky call, especially considering his team was trailing the Phoenix Coyotes 2-0 in the Western Conference semi-final. Nashville responded with a win over Phoenix in Game 3, to get back into the series. Poile and the Predators meanwhile, proved once again that they’re not afraid to make a bold move.
HABS GET THEIR MAN: After a month-long search for their 17th general manager, the Montreal Canadiens hired Marc Bergevin this week. It was a circus season in Montreal to say the least, so it’s nice to see the Habs getting back to their classy ways. For the most part, the entire hiring process was kept confidential and low key. Now that the Habs have a GM, the focus will switch to the head coach position. Bergevin has already moved interim coach Randy Cunneyworth back to his original post as an assistant coach. Whether or not he will remain with the team would likely depend on who is named head coach. SUSPENDED SAINTS: Linebacker Jonathan Vilma is the latest New Orleans Saint to be suspended without pay, as he will miss the entire 2012 season for taking part in the team’s bounty system. I’m glad NFL commissioner Roger Goodell came down hard on the Saints as a team, but I don’t know if individual players should be singled out and penalized so harshly. It makes me think of when I hear someone get upset with a player who agrees to a 10-year $250 million contract. You can’t blame the player for taking the deal! But, this bounty system problem comes down to one thing that seems to be missing in pro sports nowadays: respect. And the NFL is doing what it can to protect its players right now. SEAU SUICIDE SHOCKING: Twelve-time Pro Bowler Junior Seau committed suicide this week, sadly adding his name to a long list of former athletes who have taken their own life in recent years. Seau was 43. Before anyone judges Seau, they should really try to put themselves in the shoes of a former pro athlete. Can you imagine being THE MAN throughout high school, then being THE MAN throughout college, then spending the next 20 years as THE MAN in the NFL? Then, all of a sudden, you are in your forties and it’s all over. You don’t know what to do anymore. You’re no longer THE MAN; the star. You can say all you want that these athletes are spoiled rotten, but they’re human beings who sacrifice their body for years and years. Then, when it’s all over, they have so many mental issues to deal with. Unfortunately, Seau is just the latest victim. While the NHL, MLB, NBA and NFL player unions do have programs in place to help retired athletes cope with change, the time is now for the leagues to come together and share ideas that could save lives in the future. WILD LOOKING FOR REPEAT: The Windsor Wild is only two wins away from repeating as LNAH champs. Windsor leads Thetford 2-0 in the best-of-seven final. Game 3 is Friday night in Thetford-Mines, QC. PIPER’S POINTS: My pick for the Habs GM position was Pierre McGuire, who was reportedly the runner-up for the job. As for the coaching position, you have to think that with a rookie general manager, the Habs will likely go with an experienced coach. Bob Hartley or Marc Crawford could likely be the next bench boss in Montreal
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Last Parent - Teacher Interview Parent -Teacher interviews are a time to hear from the school leaders who see your child in a different environment on a daily basis. It is a time to keep an open mind, ask questions and encourage your child to do their very best. Last week was my last parent-teacher interview. I have never missed any of them; since Brad was in junior kindergarten, right up to his final high-school semester. It was bittersweet, as I enjoy this twice a year excursion to my son’s school, where I have an opportunity to hear from his teachers, visit with faculty and catch up with other parents. Not everyone attends, and that is unfortunate. If nothing else, it gives you a chance to visit the school, find out the teachers’ opinions of your child’s strengths and weaknesses, and encourage that last dose of best efforts to raise their marks and focus on their goals. Even if you don’t agree with the assessment, it gives you a strong foundation to help them get back on track. It’s the mid-point where marks can either increase, plummet or remain the same.
As I walked through the hallowed halls of St. Joseph Catholic Secondary School, I was greeted by familiar faces. Some I have shared this journey with since elementary school and couldn’t help but feel nostalgic. Not only was this my last time to speak to his teachers, but it may be the last time I visit the school which holds so many memories for me. The school building was once my high-school, General Vanier Secondary School (GVSS). The current St. Joe’s principal attended high school with me, as did one of the guidance counselors, and a lot of the parents I met up with were former classmates. They have more than one child, and so as some near the end of their secondary school journey, their siblings have just begun a fresh new journey, as their parents prepare for round two or in some cases three. I chatted with parents whose children are also embarking on new journeys. Some are going off to college or university and others decided to take the extra year and work on improving marks or taking courses needed to achieve their career goals. It was different this time. I now work at St. Lawrence College, and as such, the educational
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Manage your credit score… and reap the financial rewards First, let me assure you that you’re never just a number when you deal with me. But the hard truth is – to most lenders – you actually are a number. It’s an important number: your credit score. Your credit score is your passport to financial opportunities. The higher the better. Known as a FICO score – with a possible range of 300 to 900 – your number tells lenders what kind of a risk you are likely to be as a borrower. With a credit score above 800, for example, the lenders are going to be very happy to see you at their door. You’ll also have a chance to save big on any borrowing you do. Why? That high of a credit score says you’re reliable and responsible with your debt; you should get fast approval at the best possible rates. But maybe you were late paying your credit cards a few years ago. Bad news: any history of late payments or a record of a debt being sent to a collection agency – and your credit score is going to take a serious hit. It doesn’t matter how much the debt was for. If your score tips below 600, you may pay a premium on your borrowing rate. Maybe you didn’t even know that someone – somewhere – was keeping track of how you handled your credit. But if you’ve ever had a credit card, borrowed money, or leased a car, the credit agencies probably know who you are. The good news is that you can manage your credit score to make the most of your financial opportunities. First of all, knowledge is power. It’s easy to find out your credit score, and to see your full report, which is everything that a lender would see. You can order your credit report free through the mail, or you can order it online and, for a small fee, you can download it immediately. To get started, contact Equifax at 1-800-465-7166 or www.equifax.ca. You can also contact Trans Union at 1-866-525-0262 or www.transunion.ca. As soon as you get your report, check closely for any errors in your file. If something is wrong, report it immediately, so that your file can be corrected. You should know that your credit score captures your perceived lending risk at a moment in time, so your score can change from month to month. The companies that hold your credit accounts and loans report transactions to credit bureaus regularly. That’s a great opportunity for you, because it means you can improve your score with the right credit “behaviours”. The basics are simple. You need to pay your bills on time – making at least the minimum payment. Using your credit card regularly and paying it off promptly is better than not using it at all, or carrying a big balance. Your score will be higher if you have a gap between your credit limit, and what you currently owe. Try not to let your balance run higher than one-third of your limit. The longer your history, the better. Don’t cancel your oldest credit card – even if you no longer use it. That good history can help you. Get advice before you cancel unused cards. And don’t regularly take out new credit accounts. Are there more strategies for credit score improvement? Sure. Start by talking to an experienced mortgage planner who can review your situation and help you determine how best to improve your credit. A mortgage planner deals with over 50 lenders and knows their qualifying criteria. They can also discuss special credit repair mortgages designed to get you back on track if you’ve had some past credit problems. These mortgages are designed to consolidate debt at today’s great mortgage rates, which will certainly help your credit score improve. Credit is part of the mortgage business and since mortgages are their only business, it’s a great place to start.
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JennFit HEALTHY TIP: Deep breathing. ~ When you’ve got time – at your desk, driving the car, cooking food – do some deep breathing. Inhale and count up to 5 seconds, hold it for a few seconds, and release slowly. Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide is one of the best things we can do for our blood and cells.
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Broadcaster Matt Dunigan to Speak at Team Cornwall AGM CFL football star-turned TSN broadcaster Matt Dunigan will deliver a speech at the Team Cornwall Annual General Meeting on Thursday May 10th at 7:30 am, at the Ramada Inn and Conference Centre. "Matt Dunigan is a familiar face to many Canadians, and we are fortunate to have such an accomplished athlete and influential broadcaster speak at our meeting," says Gilles Latour, Chair of Team Cornwall. "Mr. Dunigan has a connection to Cornwall - he is the former teammate of Ramada Inn owner and Team Cornwall member Scott Lecky. The two played together for the B.C. Lions."
ORGANIC CARROT FRENCH FRIES Ingredients: 6 large organic carrots 2 tablespoons organic olive oil ½ teaspoon sea salt
"Matt is somebody who has taken what life has given to him, set goals and reached those goals," says Scott Lecky. "He certainly was a motivational leader in the locker room. I am sure that he will have a lot of entertaining stories about learning from both success and failure."
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1. Cut each carrot into 2-inch long sections 2. Cut each section into thin sticks 3. In a large bowl toss carrot sticks with olive oil and salt 4. Spread out carrot sticks on a parchment paper baking sheet 5. Bake at 425° for 18-22 minutes until carrots are browned
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A three-time CFL All-Star and five-time divisional All-Star, Dunigan won two Grey Cups - 1987 with the Edmonton Eskimos and 1991 with the Toronto Argonauts. During his career, Dunigan passed for nearly 44,000 yards and rushed 850 times for 5,031 yards and 77 touchdowns. Dunigan still holds the CFL record for total yards in a single game with 713 yards.
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