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Vol. 2, Issue 33 August 26, 2011

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Part II of our interview with Mayor Kilger - page 6

See Page 5 for full story

Locals will remember Jack Layton!

REGISTRATION 2011 at 8 - 2nd Street W. Friday: 26 August from 10am to 1pm Saturday 27 August from 10am to 1pm Thursday 1 Sept from 4pm to 7pm Friday 2 Sept from 10am to 2pm CLASSES START Tuesday, September 6th

Chat with Nat - page 4

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SUMMER READING SALE in the Friends Shop inside the Cornwall Public Library. All Danielle Steele books on sale for $1.00 and Children's books still 1/2 price. The Shop is open Mon. to Sat 10-4. Come and browse the shelves, Many bargains to be had.

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In Lamoureux Park SUMMER HOURS The Cornwall Community Museum

is now open Wednesday to Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm. Admission is free, info. 613 936-0842 Here are some of our most recent Mayors - faces you may recognize.

Former businessman Ed Lumley receives a congratulatory kiss from his wife Pat on learning that he had been elected mayor in 1972. He served until he was elected to the House of Commons in 1974.

Mayor Lloyd George "Archie" Lavigne wearing the Mayor's chain of office. A former councillor, Lavigne served as mayor from 1957 to 1960, he first assumed the role on the sudden death of Mayor Emile Menard.

These photographs and postcards are from the collection of more than 10,000 local photos and postcards, donated to the Museum by hundreds of local people.

If you are interested in learning more about our history the museum has a wide selection of old and modern local history books for sale.

Left: A 1985 campaign flyer asking people to vote for businessmen Phil Poirier.

Poirier served as mayor from 1989 to 1991 and again from 2004 to 2006.

Right: A campaign flyer for former radio broadcaster Brian Sylvester, who served as mayor from 1997 to 2003. Upon leaving politics Sylvester left Cornwall and resumed his career in radio.

Below: Mayor Ron Martelle dressed as the "sheriff".

Martelle made Cornwall infamous as Canada's "Dodge City" during the 1990 smuggling crisis. He served as mayor from 1992 until 1997 when he retired to work on law enforcement. He was replaced by long-time councillor Dick Aubry in 1997.

Mayor Gerry Parisien and his wife greet over 200 guests at the January 1, 1984 Bicentennial Levee held at the Cornwall Civic Complex. It was said that Parisien was very proud of the fact he was mayor of Cornwall and proud of his community. He served from 1975 to 1985.

Cornwall Mayor Nick Kaneb wearing the chain of office. Kaneb served as mayor between 1961 and 1964, and then again from 1967 to 1971. Dr. Elzear Emard was mayor between Kaneb's terms.

Teacher and former Councillor Brian Lynch receiving a gift from Santa Claus. Lynch served as mayor from 1986 until 1988.

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Chat with Nat by by Natalie Carroll

Coffee Grinds by Jason Setnyk

Cornwall is seeing stars! The Ottawa A Morning Show is going to broadcast in Cornwall on September 14th. If that doesn't have you seeing stars, maybe actor Ryan Gosling will! Gosling has been plugging his hometown of Cornwall Ontario on late night talk shows. The star of the movie Blue Valentine and the former Mickey Mouse Club cast member has talked about Cornwall on Jimmy Kimmel Live and on the Tonight Show with David Letterman.

Members of Team Cornwall, City Council, and the Mayor are very pleased with the promotion Gosling has been giving our city.

Interviewing Bob Kilger! Last week I sat with Mai-Liis and Julia at City Hall, and I interviewed our Mayor Bob Kilger. Kilger lives a truly extraordinary life. He played on the Oshawa Generals with Bobby Orr, he coached the Cornwall Royals to a championship, he was an NHL referee for ten years, he was an MMP and worked with Prime Minister Jean Chretien and Prime Minister Paul Martin. Take a moment and think about it. That is a huge list of accomplishments and life experiences. Read Part II of my interview with Mayor Bob Kilger in this issue of the Local Seeker, where we talk about hockey and Federal Politics. Last week we talked about municipal issues.

Events and activities create Civic Pride! The Cornwall Farmer's Market is going to open on Friday's for a test period of two weeks. I think all these efforts to draw people to our downtown are excellent! For a long time the only major event downtown was Canada Day. We have Lift-off, Winterfest, Waterfest, and Arts in the Park too. The Movie Under the Stars was fairly well attended despite the cloudy weather. The splash pad also draws lots of families each day in the summer. We have a beautiful park, and lots of local business downtown and in Le Village. Events and activities like these are vital to help create a sense of community, unity, and civic pride. I have a few other suggestions for Cornwall events: In Ottawa they have a Glebe garage sale. Maybe we could have a huge outdoor yard sale like that here in Cornwall! I think it would be a huge success! I would also love to see an annual Cornwall Boxcar Race, where companies, schools, and other organizations build boxcars and have a giant race. I think it would be fun and exciting!

Need for more subsidized childcare spaces! In 2010 when I ran for City Council, I was the only candidate that had increasing the number of subsidized child care spaces in his or her platform.

According to a recent report the waiting list for subsidized childcare has doubled in the past year.

Childcare is expensive, but in this economy is vital that both parents and single parents all have an opportunity to work and access to affordable childcare. It is a necessary and important service, and I hope this growing need will be addressed by the City at some point. I also hope this issue will be addressed Provincially.

Wrestling for Fire Victims! Wrestling promoter Joe Dunlap will be hosting a wrestling event and fundraiser beside the Alexandria Dairy Queen on Saturday August 27th at 2pm. Money raised will go towards the family of the fire victims in Alexandria. Losing a child or spouse is very difficult and painful, but to lose all three of your children and a spouse in a fire is truly tragic and heartbreaking.

The surviving spouse jumped out of a window to escape. He is still in the hospital, in an induced coma, unaware of the extent of his loss. According to the Ottawa Citizen the fire detector on the second floor of the house didn't have a battery in it. A working fire detector might have made no difference, but it could have made all the difference in the world. Please check the batteries and test your fire detectors at home every six months!

Tory's Homer Simpson Energy Policy! The Ontario Conservatives support nuclear energy, and they are very critical of the Liberal's deal with Samsung to invest in Wind Power. I support investing in Green Energy, and the only way to make Ontario a greener province is to invest in infrastructure.

Wind power has the potential of being a viable, clean, and important source of energy in the 21st Century. This deal will establish Ontario as the leader of Wind Energy in North America. However, I am very concerned about Tim Hudak and the Conservatives vow to kill the deal if elected into power.

What would the penalties be for walking away from this agreement? A conservative minded Mayor in Ottawa named Larry O Brien killed a light rail project. The City of Ottawa was sued by Siemens, and eventually the City settled out of court for $37 million (and remember the Samsung deal is much larger than light-rial). Reneging on a deal could cost taxpayers a lot of money with absolutely no return. Hudak must be cautious of this Too many elections? We just had a Federal election, and a Municipal election before that, but despite what some people say, I don’t think that will have an impact on the upcoming Provincial election. It’s summer time, people are going away on Vacation, enjoying the outdoors and the hot sun. Summer is the most difficult season to campaign in because people overwhelmingly are not thinking about politics. I believe voters interest in the upcoming Provincial election will be piqued after Labour Day. In September a lot more people will be tuned in, paying attention to Provincial issues.

My name is Jason Setnyk, and these are my coffee grinds.

Jason Setnyk is a local school teacher, journalist, artist, and community volunteer. Setnyk runs the Cornwall Underground blog, and is the founder and host of Cornwall's Rock for Charity and Rock the Vote. www.cornwallunderground.blogspot.com

THE LOCAL SEEKER (August 26 - pg. 4)

Back to school soon We all now summer will soon come to an end.

From hitting the beach, to hitting the books. There are definitely negatives but there are positives too. Like, you get to see your friends daily and there is always some fun stuff going on at school. My point is I know we will all miss summer, but going back to school will be great too!

School It's that time of year again . . . back to school shopping time! The time when kids get to go out and buy back to school clothes, bookbags, lunchboxes, binders, pencil cases, notebooks, paper, markers, pencil sharpeners, pencils, sticky notes, pens and whatever else they need for back to school time to last them the year! So, for the school year ahead, enjoy shopping ! ! !

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Week two of my contest! Send me in your favorite sporty summer memory with some pictures if you would like. Then if your story is chosen you will receive a $10 gift card courtesy of cornwall's Sears! So, send me your favorite sporty summer memory and be sure to include your name and phone number. (Send in your entry by Monday, September 19th 2011 at the latest)

Entertainment My top ten picks for the latest albums and movies!

ALBUMS: 1. Kids Bop 20 (Deluxe Edition) by the Kids Bop Kids 2. When The Sun Goes Down by Selena Gomez and The Scene 3. Phineas and Ferb: Across the 1st and 2nd Demention 4. Now! 18 by Various Artists 5. Shake It Up: Break It Down (Soundtrack from the TV Series) MOVIES: 6. Tangled (2010) 7. Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil 8. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 9. Toy Story 3 10. Despicable Me

It's You Now it's your turn! Send me in drawings, photos, stories, and anything else you want to send me. Then every week I'll pack this section with tons of stuff from kids like you, and remember to include your first and last name. Thanks!

Email me at chatwithnat@thelocalseeker.com and stay tuned for the next edition of . . . Chat with Nat!

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Arty O’Reilly . . .

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kriscrossroads by Kris Ward

is Strung-Out on Guitars Arty O'Reilly who has lived in Cornwall since 1997 has been the owner of Strung Out Guitars on 601 Montreal Road for the past five years. O'Reilly previously owned Arty's House of Music in Montreal and Guitarman in Westbank Britsh Columbia. Strung Out Guitars in Cornwall is O'Reilly's third music store.

"I like working on guitars, playing them, and I am a people guy. My long term goal is to keep doing this".

O'Reilly is a big supporter of Cornwall's local musicians, and not just with great customer service. He gives musicians a place to play!

"A few years ago I hosted 'Sunday in the Parking Lot' in the parking lot behind the store, and I want to do it again this year".

O'Reilly also knows his music history. He takes a lot of pride in the collectible guitars that his store carries, such as a Gibson Lap Steel once owned by John Fogerty of CCR, and an acoustic guitar signed by David Bowie. There is however one collectible O'Reilly has no intention of selling. "They are all for sale except my Les Paul autographed guitar".

Over the years O'Reilly has had a few famous customers including Joe Perry of Aerosmith. "Joe Perry bought thirteen guitars and twelve amps when they were recording 'Get a Grip' in Vancouver at Little Mountain Studio". O'Reilly has also sold guitars to Steve Segal of April Wine. According to O'Reilly, "April Wine comes into the shop once a month, and they are one of the bands who played Lift-Off this year".

Although Strung Out Guitars carries a lot of high end stuff, "We also have a wall of guitars under a hundred bucks". Services at Strung Out Guitars range from selling new and used guitars, consignments, trades, repairs, and music lessons.

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Don’t You Forget About Me Oh, the end of August is nearing and signals that it is time to say goodbye to the carefree days of Summer, vacation time and many people that we hold dear. Sitting by the fire last night, watching the last embers slowly flicker away, a flutter of emotions and images flashed through me. For a few moments, I quietly reviewed the past summer with all of its ups and downs. In my case, it signals a change of pace, a frightening yet exciting blank canvas, and a new attitude. There was a crispness in the air, and as we looked at each other, we knew, it wouldn t be long before the warm and comforting temperature would drop and we would need to bundle up.

For some of my friends and family, it is a time when their children are moving away, making connections and embarking on new adventures. My son is preparing for his final year of high school, and already I see the change.

My sister Lisa and brother-in-law Paul, is only one example of a family who will see a shift in their home life. Not one but their two daughters are leaving town. One left for an exciting new career in Nursing and the other is off to college. I m sure many of you are feeling the sudden shift too. As you see the empty rooms, the scattered remaining items left behind, and mark the calendar for Thanksgiving and other key events that will bring them home again.

It is natural to be excited and a little nervous about a new adventure.

It is visible in their faces. Even with the excitement, they can t help but wonder, will they remember me when I come back? Will I come back? Did I leave a lasting and favourable impression? Do I have good memories of the home and life I am leaving behind?

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Don t You Forget About Me is a song that was recorded by Simple Minds, that first became popular in the 80 2s with the release of the movie The Breakfast Club . It resulted in many covers with the latest recording by David Cook.

Whether you like the original or the new version, the message is simple; like it or not, we all want to be remembered.

To all who are saying goodbye to someone this fall, remember the good times, wish them well , give them space to grow and keep in touch as much as possible. To those who are staying in town but embarking on new journeys, embrace what was, and welcome what will be.

I ll miss my nieces, but thanks to technology and family ties, we will stay connected. I am not there yet, but I am using this year to prepare. Letting go is never easy, but it is part of life. There is a reason Toy Story 3 struck a chord with adults, teens and children alike. is such a surreal experience to see your words in print.

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Morrisburg Waterfront Off Leash Dog Park now open

by Bob Sloan, The Cornwall Dog Park Association- Chair www.cornwalldogpark.ca The Cornwall Dog Park Association applauds the wonderful design and location of the new waterfront off leash dog park that has recently opened in Morrisburg.

We had heard it had opened and members of our association visited their park Saturday morning.

Not only were we met with a first class off leash dog park, but were welcomed by many local users and their dogs. Mike who moved from Montreal had chosen Morrisburg for the wonderful on leash waterfront park. He is in a dream now that the new off – leash dog park has opened.

The park has two components; one to separate the smaller dogs under 30 lbs. and the other reserved for larger and more energetic dogs. Central to both these round shaped fenced areas lies between an interlocked stone patio style area equipped with park benches, a canine water fountain, a tri-sided weatherized sign tower, to name a few of the amenities.

Very close by are the public washrooms, and although the park is not directly on the water, the view is breathtaking. Meanwhile, the existing waterfront park still allows dogs on leash, so dog owners have the best of both worlds.

During my 45 minute visit, a steady stream of dog owners came and left, and conversations were the norm. Owners are very pleased with their park, and everyone is complying with the rules. However, they do cringe at the thought of an incident related to their park, as bad press is something they don’t wish to have. I assured them when it comes to dog attacks in our communities we never hear about those, and that socializing our dogs in a controlled setting is by far a better choice than not having any. With everything comes the negativity, but remember, there are thousands of successfully run dog parks across the country – why not Morrisburg too.

Added to the beauty of the park is the colour of the fencing. The completely black look allows it to blend nicely into the surroundings. The park is properly equipped with poop bag stations, refuse containers, and double gated entrances – a must for a properly functioning dog park. Both contained areas are generous, and there are several large trees that are providing shade with some strategically placed rocks big enough to sit on.

There are no set hours, so technically you could drop in on the park in the wee hours of the morning. Some dog owner’s intend to use the park year around – long after the regular park season ends – so the land continues to provide a service to its citizens.

There is a committee that has overseen the project, and I have messages out to them to find out more.

The citizens of Morrisburg should be proud of their off leash park, and from the many that I have visited in my travels, this park has got to be close to the top spot for the best off leash park in it’s category. I am sure this park will serve it’s canine community well, and will certainly promote local tourism, as the word gets out that this is the place to stop when travelling with your dog.

Congratulations to the team who put this all together for the canine community in Morrisburg!

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Chatting with Mayor Bob Kilger

Article & Front Cover Photo by Jason Setnyk Last week Part One of our interview with Mayor Bob Kilger focused on on municipal issues like arts and culture, taxes, and the local economy. In Part Two of our interview with the Mayor we will focus on sports and on Federal Politics. Cornwall Mayor Bob Kilger is a successful politician, but he was also successful as a professional athlete. Kilger lives an extraordinary life and he has worked with some extraordinary Canadians.

Kilger's athletic passion has always been hockey. Kilger played with the OHL Oshawa Generals in 1963-64 and 1964-65 with team mate Bobby Orr. Between 1970 and 1980 Kilger was a referee in the NHL sharing the ice with the likes of Gordie Howe and Bobby Hull. In 1981 Kilger was the head coach of the Memorial Cup Championship Cornwall Royals, coaching future Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Dale Hawerchuk. If being on the same team as Bobby Orr or coaching a championship team was not extraordinary enough, in 1988 he would be elected our local Member of Parliament. He was a part of the Jean Chretien and Paul Martin governments, serving as Chief Government Whip, and later as Deputy Speaker. In 2006 he successfully ran and was elected Mayor of Cornwall with almost 50% of the popular vote. In 2010 he was re-elected Mayor.

Jason Setnyk: Earlier this year you had a press conference and announced that you had cancer. May I please ask, how are your treatments going?

Bob Kilger: My treatments are going extremely well. I think I've been very fortunate that the side effects in my case have been somewhat minimal.

Jason Setnyk: I would like to ask you some questions about your professional career in hockey. After your time in the OHL, you earned an opportunity to be a referee in the NHL. What is your fondest memory of being an NHL referee?

Bob Kilger: My fondest memory being an NHL referee was simply being on the ice with the best hockey players in the world, and having an opportunity to continue what was my favourite sport. My first ambition was hockey. As I jokingly said to my former team mates who were then members of the Boston Bruins, Bobby Orr and Wayne Cashman, I wasn't able to walk through the front door of the National Hockey League, but I found an opening in a side door as an official. I took great pride in my association with them personally, but particularly with the league. Because in 1970, when I broke in as a lines-man, the likes of Jean Beliveau, Gordie Howe, Bobby Hull were still playing, so it was a pretty exciting time. I was a referee for ten years. From 1970 to 1980. They didn’t have air miles back then, if they did, I would still be traveling free and in first class.

Jason Setnyk: You then became Coach of the Cornwall Royals, please tell us about that.

Bob Kilger: When I finished my career in the National Hockey League in 1980, an opportunity arose right here in Cornwall. Doug Carpenter, who just came off a Memorial Cup championship with the Royals in 1980, accepted a position with the farm team of the Toronto Maple Leafs. I was approached by the ownership of the Royals. I accepted the challenge and I was awarded with an excellent team of hockey players, and we subsequently repeated the feat as Memorial Cup Champions in 1981.

Jason Setnyk: What does it take to win a championship?

Bob Kilger: It takes great players with skill and determination, with commitment, who believe in themselves and believe in each other. I was very fortunate to have such a group of young men who were committed and dedicated to their own personal development and the success of the Cornwall Royals. Dale Hawerchuk was a stand-out, followed by people like Marc Crawford, and Doug Gilmour to name a few.

Jason Setnyk: Are there parallels that can be made between coaching a team and being a Mayor and taking on a leadership role at City Council?

Bob Kilger: There are a lot of parallels that can be applied to any facet of our professional lives. In my case, first and foremost is respect for one another. Building the common traits that go into team building. Respect, trust, and loyalty. Basically I see my role like that of a coach, creating an environment in which people can succeed, and giving them the tools to be the best that they can be.

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Jason Setnyk: What was it like being elected our Member of Parliament, and in 1993 being a part of the elected government in power?

Bob Kilger: It was a very challenging time. One of the principal issues and challenges met by our government at the time was the issue of fiscal policy as it was applied to the deficit. When you consider in a few short years, forty billion dollars of annual expenditure was trimmed from the Federal Government. That is quite a challenge, and recognizing the impact it created on provinces and municipalities. But it certainly put us on a path of strong budgets for a number of years. I am encouraged the present government is committed to returning to a balanced sheet with in a reasonable period of time. It can’t be done over night. If there was one lesson, like I suggested to a few of my Tory friends, we did it rather aggressively, in hindsight we could have done the same thing over a slightly longer period of time.

Jason Setnyk: What was your relationship like with Jean Chretien and Paul Martin? What was it like serving as Party Whip?

Bob Kilger: The Party Whip gave me an opportunity (to know the Prime Minister). I was the longest serving Chief Government Whip for Mr. (Jean) Chretien. It was a function that allowed me to work in a really close relationship with him, which I thoroughly enjoyed. My respect only grew in leaps and bounds, seeing how he dealt with issues, the experience he had, and how he lead the country for so many years. Subsequently I became a liaison after my defeat in 2004. I became the contact person for Mr. (Paul) Martin in the National Caucus. So I was the only unelected person who sat in the National Caucus, and liaised with Ministers, Senators, and Members of Parliament directly to intervene on their behalf with the Prime Minister. I didn’t have to go through anybody else, but I had direct access, unfettered access to Mr. Martin which allowed me to get to know him even better, although we were elected together in 1988 as first time members. It gave me a lot of insight to a man that was dedicated to issues of importance for Canadians.

Jason Setnyk: The Liberal Party of Canada is in the process of rebuilding. A lot of people are putting their faith in Justin Trudeau as the saviour of the Liberal Party. What are your thoughts on this?

Bob Kilger: The whole issue of re-building the Liberal Party is bigger than any one person including young Mr. Trudeau. He certainly has some strong assets and qualities that would probably allow him to continue his growth. Where it takes him with leadership in the party will be determined over the next several years. In the short term he has an opportunity to continue to grow and learn. The Liberal Party has a great more to do. There is no one miracle person that is going to save a historical party like the Liberal Party.

Jason Setnyk: What do you think the Liberal Party has to do to rebuild?

Bob Kilger: Anytime you have to face this challenge, which is rather historical (for the Liberals), but still not so long ago the Progressive Conservative Party went through something quite similar, and actually started from a much weaker base than the Liberal Party has presently. You have to take a good look in the mirror, evaluate your strengths and weaknesses, and draw on principals that have made you a political party of governance for so many years. The beauty now is that while the Conservative Party is a majority government, which I am pleased about in terms of stability, particularly in these times nationally and internationally, The Liberal Party finally has time to come up with a stronger rebuilding program that they might have otherwise had when the country was going through time and time again, minority governments. Minority governments, sometimes you have a tendency to be too short sited. You put a band-aid, and hope this just might do the trick, well in fact it is just a band-aid. Now they need to take the time, there is no panic to pick a leader. They have a couple of years to do that. There is not going to be an election for at least four years probably. So it’s time to have a good soul searching exercise and derive at the strengths and principals of the past with a vision for the future.

The Local Seeker and Jason Setnyk would like to thank Mayor Bob Kilger for his time granting this wonderful interview!

... and we wish Bob a speedy recovery from his recent surgery.

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SATURDAY AUGUST 27TH Duck Race / Paws in the Park @ Rotary Gardens (Lamoureaux Park) in Cornwall.

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 1ST ruce Ciccarelli @ Kelsey's Patio in Cor nwall FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 2ND EWA CD Release Tour Fundraiser @ Phatty Kats in Cornwall.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 9TH Longshot, Lifeboat, and moer @ Murphy's Inn in Cornwall FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 9TH Funks The Vague Abonds and the Monky @ Rangatangs in Cornwall.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31 - 6:30 PM PRAYERS FOR BOBBY - TV rating: Not rated A devoutly Christian wife and mother discovers that her son is gay and seeks to change him through prayer.

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Adult Tri-County Chess Club - 6:15 PM-8:15 PM.

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Adult Friendly Bridge Club - 6:15 PM-8:15 PM.

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Activities for SENIORS ...SEPTEMBER CALENDAR

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EL TORO TATTOO “We take pride in our hide” Must be 18 years of age or parent consent

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COACHING has its rewards.

I’ve been privileged the past two seasons to be able to coach my daughter in the Kinsmen Minor Soccer League. As this season wraps up (it was her first in U7 girls), I’m continually amazed, or better yet, pleasantly surprised at the number of players that continue to sign up for soccer. I’m talking six teams of at least 12 girls in the U7 group. Among the girls I was lucky enough to coach this season, some have the signs of possessing the talent that they will play this game for a long time and represent Cornwall via travelling teams for a number of years while some show they have the will to improve and have embraced soccer as a great sport.

My hat goes off to the parents who support their daughters by encouraging them, practicing with them away from the pitch and ensuring they have fun. I truly hope they enjoyed their season.

Cory Mason was listed as Assistant Coach but he often led me through the practices. Jason St. Denis didn’t even hesitate to offer his soccer expertise the couple of times neither Cory or I could make the game due to work commitments.

To all the other coaches who take time from their busy schedules to work with the girls on and off the field, you have my respect.

I’ve learned from other coaches, some of whom I grew up with or went to school with. It’s great to see them giving back to their community.

Two thumbs up to the entire Kinsmen Minor Soccer Association. Under Rob McDonald, the organization runs like a well oiled machine. They’re always available at the field or via e-mail to offer support and/or advice.

I realize this sounds like a farewell letter but it’s not. As long as the girls will allow it, I’d be honoured to be Coach Murph.

Doors Open – Free Admission Sept 10th &11th, 2011 The Cornwall and Seaway Valley Doors Open Organizing Committee is once again pleased to stage the ninth Doors Open event to be held in Cornwall and throughout S.D.&G.!

The concept of doors open is to welcome the general public into our historic and cultural locations, but with a bit of a difference. Some of the sites which will be open on Sept 10th and 11th are not normally open to the general public. Some sites are open on a regular basis, but with an entrance fee. For this particular weekend, that entrance fee will be waived. Many of our sites have planned special events or activities such as music, stories of the past from those who have lived through it and special displays - the list goes on and on. The list of sites is varied, with each site promising to provide a unique look into the past of the Cornwall and Seaway Valley Region.

There are over 20 different sites and tours throughout Cornwall, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry for you to enjoy. Many of the favourite sites from past events will participate again this year, and some new sites will be added to the mix. We encourage you to take advantage of this special weekend - some of these sites will not be open again until next year and ... the special events will be awesome!

For additional information, site locations and hours of operation visit the website at www.cornwalltourism.com/doorsopen or contact Cornwall & Seaway Valley Tourism at 613-938-4748

Participating Sites MORRISBURG • Aultsville Train Station LONG SAULT • Lost Villages Museum CORNWALL St. Lawrence Power Development Visitor Centre • • Cornwall Community Museum

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EYE ON SPORTS by David Murphy

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To Write A Business Plan or Not To Write A Business Plan – There Is No Question !

One of the first steps in planning and opening your business should be research and the writing of your Business Plan. For many people the thought of writing a Business Plan is overwhelming, and many feel that it is not necessary. Try not to look at it as a chore, but as a tool that will help your business to succeed. A Business Plan will help you to think long term. It will help you to look at the big picture, not just about starting your business, but staying in business.

Writing your Business Plan will help you to answer several questions that you should be asking yourself – Is your idea viable? Does it have the potential to be profitable? Does your community have the capacity to support your Business? Are there barriers to your success?

Can these barriers be overcome, and if so how long will it take? Writing a Business Plan is like creating your roadmap to success.

Gathering the information for your plan will increase your knowledge of the industry, which in turn will assist you in making informed decisions. It will help you to identify the strengths and weaknesses of your business idea and your own skills, and will help you to recognize the areas where you will need assistance.

There are many different aspects of business to be considered such as insurance, taxes, marketing, staffing, etc. Using a business plan template may be the best approach for some people. The templates assist by taking you through the process step by step. Some templates even have suggestions as to the type of information that is required for the particular sections. It will provide you with an organized way in which to put all of the research, ideas and information you have together and it will keep you motivated and focused so that you continue to make progress right into the start up phase.

In short, writing a Business Plan will help you to identify where you may run into problems so that you can find solutions before you end up in a crisis situation. Take the time to create a solid Business Plan … remember the old saying … “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail”.

Candy Pollard, Business Consultant Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre 100 Water Street East, Suite 104 P.O. Box 877, Cornwall, ON K6H 5T9 Direct Line 613-933-0074 - www.businessenterprisecentre.ca

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REFLECTIONS on a Dragonboat Race ...

by Linda Halliday, OPG Public Affairs Bob and I joined the Heart & Stroke Foundation’s “Pacemakers” team in the Cornwall Waterfest Dragon Boat races on August 13, 2011. We wore hearts on our sleeves and pacemakers attached to our team shirts. We’d seen the races in 2010 and decided to join in Bob Copeland because it looked like fun. We had ay and Linda Hallid never set foot in such a boat before and knew a few of our fellow team members, some of whom had raced before.

Saturday dawned bright, clear and hot – the Pacemakers’ first race was at 12:00 noon. We arrived at canal-side early to watch the races before ours and see teams much more experienced and practiced than us. What we lacked in expertise, though, we made up for in enthusiasm and we had a fantastic motivator in Emilie Brown, our Drummer, who kept us moving as fast as we could. Our times slowly improved, second by second.

In our first two races we fought hard to get our rhythm together and get it going. I never knew how long a minute could be and how challenging the races were until we were right in it. In our third race for the “F” division championship, after a poor start, something clicked and we were all together, battling for the finish line. You could feel the rush of energy go through the boat as we pulled together. We did win that race and the feeling of accomplishment was palpable.

The “Pacemakers” team was made up of terrific, enthusiastic people, all of whom were good sports and a lot of fun. We would race with them again in a heartbeat!

Now that the Heart and Stroke Foundation has its own boat, we can have a Dragon Boat Club in Cornwall so that teams can practice and improve. The overall winner of the race day was a team called “Catch 22” from Carleton Place.

From their race results, it was evident that they have been training and racing together for some time. However, the final race was too close to call and several of the Cornwall teams in Cornwall are very strong contenders.

The challenge is on for 2012…..

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SPIRITUAL SEEDLINGS

We were introduced to Dragon Boat racing on Friday August 12 at our one and only practice together. After basic instructions on land, we were placed in order and climbed into this long, narrow boat on the section of the Old Cornwall Canal under the bridge. We spent the next 45 minutes learning how to paddle properly, splashing each other, laughing a lot, commenting on our performance and finally paddling in unison enough to make the boat move forward. Sounds easy enough, but it takes a lot of practice to get 20 people paddling together using the proper technique and we didn’t have enough time for that.

THIS IS MY FATHER’S WORLD

by Adrienne Toews “Go to the ant, you sluggard, consider its ways and be wise” commands Proverbs 6:6. Well, wanting to be wise and, at times, definitely leaning toward sluggism, I did just that. It didn’t take much research to realize what a perfect example our Father had chosen for us to observe. In fact, we can’t help but see ants as they exist in every corner of the globe except for Greenland, Iceland and the Antarctic. If that isn’t enough to convince you of their numbers, consider the fact that if the body weight of all the ants was added up and compared to the body weight of all humans on this planet, the ants would outweigh us!

Some other interesting facts: the smallest ant is only one millimeter and the largest is about seven centimeters ( 2 ? inches); there are 11,000 species of ants; all ants on earth eat more meat per day than all the carnivores put together; Army ants when they are on the march in Africa in groups of 100,000, killing any animal that remains in their path, are more feared by the inhabitants than any wild animal; Farmer ants cultivate mushroom gardens within subterranean nests; Garden ants look after “herds” of aphids, milking them regularly for the sweet liquid they produce; some ants sting and some spray acid; some enslave smaller species and make them work for them.

Talk about diversity! Yet, there is a common denominator in all species. It is the fact that they are never still, and that no one has to tell them what to do. Prov. 6:7,8 continues “It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest”. Now we know that animals go by instinct, but we are still told that we can learn from watching them. Imagine what we could achieve for the Lord if we simply looked around to see what needed to be done, then did it? Let’s stop wasting time wondering “Am I good enough? Is someone else better qualified? Is this below my dignity or my training? What if I fail?

What will people think?” Instead, let’s just remember the ant, and do it!

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JACK LAYTON: THE GREATEST PRIME MINISTER CANADA NEVER HAD ...

Locals pay homage to Jack Layton Article by Jason Setnyk, Submitted Photos On Monday August 22nd the Honourable Jack Layton, who was battling cancer, passed away at the age of 61. He was a professor at Ryerson, an author, a Toronto City Councillor, and leader of the official opposition. In 2011 he helped the NDP achieve a historic victory winning 103 seats.

Jack Layton visited Cornwall Ontario on several occasions including at Rock the Vote in 2003 where he talked to hundreds of local youth. Sara Baker says, “Jack Layton, I would have no interest in politics if it wasn't for you at Rock the Vote when I was a teen. We'll miss you deeply”. Geoff Clarke a local musician recollects, “I was there (at Rock the Vote) and Jack Layton's speech that day was memorable, one of the reasons I ended up getting interested in politics.” The following are statements are from local citizens and politicians paying homage to Jack Layton.

“I am saddened by Jack Layton's death. He has been an exceptional leader who fought with hope and optimism to make life better for all Canadians. He has made a tremendous contribution to the NDP and to Canada. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Olivia and Jack’s family. Jack Layton has been an inspiration to all of us. In fact, he was one of the reasons that I joined the NDP in 2004. Jack Layton leaves a strong NDP team serving as the official opposition in the House of Commons who are determined to carry on his work to build a better Canada where no one is left behind. We are all inspired by his optimism, courage, and determination to make Parliament work for all Canadians and to improve the lives of everyday people. He leaves a great legacy for us to build on.”

- Brian Lynch, President, Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry Federal NDP riding association “Jack Layton was a forceful personality who touched people wherever he went. I remember him at the leadership convention in 2003. He took the leadership on the first ballot, shattering expectations of a multi-ballot victory, given the strength of the other candidates in the field. And he did it in his own way. In order of presentation, I recall he followed the great parliamentarian, Bill Blaikie and the francophone favorite, Pierre Ducasse but when his turn came up, he and his nominator, Ed Broadbent, took us by surprise. They eschewed the podium and stage and addressed us directly from the convention floor. It was like a spontaneous exercise in popular democracy. The nomination speech was classic of course, vintage Broadbent, and Jack’s response was equally electrifying and after they finished, the vote was just a formality.

We knew that we had a new leader, with a new style and a new approach to politics. Jack reinvigorated Canadian politics. He was a great man who never lost the common touch.”

“Jack Layton is a Canadian Hero. His values, ideals, and tenacity to create a more fair and just Canada shows real vision and leadership.

He fought to make Canada a better place for all of us. Jack was loved by his family and friends, and respected by millions of Canadians. God bless Jack Layton. I first met Jack when I coorganized Cornwall's first ever Rock the Vote. I met Jack several more times, including at an Ottawa U NDP Pub night, where we clinked glasses and had a cheers! Jack Layton was a remarkable, genuine, and charismatic man.

What makes him truly exceptional is that despite all the adversity he faced with illness, he was still hopefully, optimistic, and loving. Thank you for everything Jack.”

- Jason Setnyk, former SDSG NDP Executive Member from 2005 to 2010.

“The first time I met Jack Layton it felt like I was meeting a rock star. He walked into the room with this glow of energy around him. As he spoke to the few hundred people there not one single person moved. We were all enraptured by his words, we hung off of his every breath. I was a 22 year old single mother and for the first time in my life I truly believed change was a possibility. He made me proud to be a Canadian. When it was my turn to get a few words with him it took everything I had not to burst into tears. I had so many things in my head I wanted to say to this man, smart things, impressive things. I pictured him and I carrying on this lengthy social discussion and exchanging emails at the end because he was so moved by what I had to say. Instead, I took one look at him, grabbed his face and planted the biggest kiss I could on his cheek. It was one of the greatest moments in my life. He was an amazing man. He was the best man for this country. We will never be the same without him. I will remember that kiss as fondly as I remember my first one.

I loved him like a father and I hope he can rest peacefully now that the pain is gone.”

- Rebecca Sorrell, NDP supporter.

A state funeral will be held for Jack Layton in Toronto on Saturday August 27th. It's the first time in Canadian History an opposition leader has been granted this honour. This article will end with a quote from a letter Jack Layton wrote to all Canadians two days before he passed away.

My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we'll change the world!

- Jack Layton, Leader of the NDP 2003-2011.

Thousands ascend Parliament Hill to pay respects to Jack Layton

- Elaine MacDonald, SDSG Provincial NDP Candidate 2011.

“This is a sad and difficult week for all Canadians in our nation. My sincere condolences to his lovely wife Olivia, his family and his friends. He brought the NDP from a marginal political party of 19 MP's to 103.”

- Mario Leclerc, SDSG Federal NDP Candidate in 2011.

“In Jack’s letter to Canadians he tells us "Young people have been a great source of inspiration for me" He told me this personally once. Every time I had the pleasure of speaking to him he would always say how happy he was to see young people like me being so involved in politics. I hope he knew just how much hope he gave us young Canadians. He was the reason I became interested in politics. He was my inspiration, my roll model, my hero. But now is not a time to be discouraged. Yesterday we mourned and we will always miss our dear Jack but now we must keep fighting for the Canada that Jack envisioned where no one is left behind. We will do it in his honour. I will miss you Jack! xox”.

-Carilyne Hebert, SDSG NDP Youth Representative

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The Canadian flag on the Peace Tower was at half-mast today (Wednesday August 24th) as thousands ascended Parliament Hill to pay their respects to Jack Layton.

I saw Olivia Chow, and she is holding up as best as any one can expect during this very difficult time.

Canadians have found many creative ways to express their feelings towards Jack Layton. A makeshift memorial of orange balloons, orange crush soda cans, flowers, s i g n s , t e d d y bears, chalk writing, a n d candles w a s organized near the Eternal Flame.

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Zombies Walking for OSPCA took place on Wednesday August 24th, 4pm at the Cornwall Civic Complex east parking lot. The undead were not out eating brains, instead they raised money for charity. People who attended and participated were encouraged to dress up as zombies, and to bring at least a two dollar donation for the OSPCA.

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- The Glengarrian Pub & Restauran t, Sydney Street, is the new hos t for Green Drinks Cornwall. which will take place at 7pm on the 2nd Tuesday of every month . Green Drinks is an informal night out for anyone who cares about the environment and a transition to a mo re sustainable way of living. It’s a chance to share in interesting convers ation, make new friends and re-conn ect with others.

Green Drinks Cornwall was spearhead ed by Transition Cornwall+. Spokes person Susan Lilley acknowledges the support of Schnitzels restaurant in launching Green Drinks Cornwa ll last May. "Although it’s time to move on to a new location, we look forward to new opportunities to par tner with Schnitzels and other downtown businesses as we work tow ards increasing our community's cap acity to thrive in the face of peak oil, climate change and global eco nomic instability." Cornwall is one of nearly 800 cities worldwide with monthly Green Drinks night. For mo a re information go to www.greendr inks.org Transition Cornwall + is a community group created to build resilience and sustainability in Cornwall and the surrounding rural area, in preparatio n for the combined challenges of pea k oil, climate change and global economic instability. The group beli eves that with thoughtful and deliber ate planning, the transition to life without cheap fuel will be far gen tler, and our community can becom e an even more fulfilling, socially connected, sustainable and self-rel iant place to live.

Find Transition Cornwall + on Facebo ok Transition Cornwall + is part of an inte rnational Transition movement tha t began in the United Kingdom in 2005 and has since spread to hundre ds of communities around the wor ld.

It is one of 47 or more Canadian communities associated with the international Transition Network. Learn more at: www.transitionnetwork.org -Contact: Susan Lilley - susanalille y@gmail.com - (613) 933-1753

ECO FRIENDS

SUMMER DAY CAMP 20 the staff and participan 11 ts of an August session of the Eco Friends Summ program at Cooper Marsh er Day Camp thank OPG for its contrib ution to the Summer pr ograms.

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Local Youth Answer Questions About the 2011 Provincial Election Carilyne Hebert, Mike Bedard, Nathanael Newton, and Nazish Janjua are young and political! provide education. However the HST is a different story. It was the wrong kind of tax, at the wrong time, affecting the wrong people. The Ontario New Democrats have a plan to remove HST on daily essentials such as hydro, home heating and gasoline. As a youth recently graduating from college I was looking to really start my life, become independent, move out of my mother’s spare bedroom. I’ve come to realise that it is not a realistic goal. Sure with my new career I could find QUESTION #2: an affordable apartment but the utilities is what The HST has come under some criticism. will break me at the end of the month. Even filling Do you agree or disagree with the HST? my gas tank so that I can make it into work every Does it help or hurt our province, day has because a huge burden on my budget. The HST was a deal that was created behind closed businesses, and people? Explain. doors without asking the opinion of the people the most affected by it. The NDP’s plan will put some of that 6 Billion Dollars back in our pocket.

NAZISH JANJUA It’s time to take back our government and our Age: 25 money. Elaine MacDonald, Andrea Horwath and Ontario New Democrats will do just that!

Occupation: MIKE BEDARD Business Welcome to the second installment of asking youth questions about the upcoming provincial election.

Each week until the election, four local young people in their 20s (each of whom supports a different political party) answers some serious questions! Last week Jason Setnyk asked the participants about their overall satisfaction level with the McGuinty government. This week’s question is about HST.

Age: 29 years old Occupation: Business Owner Party he supports: Conservatives

Administrator Party she supports: The Liberals I agree with the M c G u i n t y government’s plan for the Harmonized Sales Tax. Since it was introduced in July 2010, the new tax system has already delivered results and will continue to benefit the people of Ontario. Many people do not understand why the HST is good, or how it can help, but that is because they have not taken the time to see what is has done for Ontario and what it will do. The corporate tax rate for small businesses was cut by 18% – from 5.5% to 4.5%.

Small businesses make Ontario. Cutting their tax rate significantly helps them, and helps Ontario at the same time. Also, the HST eliminated small business surtax. We are the only jurisdiction in Canada to remove this barrier to growth. The Conservatives voted against tax relief for people and voted against tax cuts for businesses. Many people do not know that the Conservatives supported the HST until the very day that it was introduced, but now that it is in place, they have not committed to repealing it if they are elected.

The NDP has also not committed to repealing the HST if they are elected. They also say they are worried about rising costs for families with a single sales tax, however the NDP still has a request in to the Premier asking to raise the PST by 1% - a $2 billion tax hike.

CARILYNE HEBERT

Age: 23 Occupation: Volunteer Coordinator at a local nonprofit organization Party she supports: NDP

Nathanael: One of the biggest claims by the government when introducing HST to Ontario was that it was to be revenue neutral. This, as far as I understand, means they claim the HST was not a “money grab,” yet Revenue Canada’s own report on the impact of HST claims that the after-tax average family cost of living in 2010 to have risen by $121, or about 0.24% with the remaining costs being shouldered by retailers. That might not sound like a lot, but it is a far cry from revenue neutral, and averages always make the worse side of things seem better, e.g. the cost of living for low-income individuals and families. You might not know them personally, but there are many older citizens, single parent families, etc here in Cornwall struggling to pay for basic things like keeping warm in the winter, having more than one small meal a day to eat.. With the HST the cost of electricity, natural gas, gasoline, and other fuels have all gone up by 8%, and has been dumped directly on the consumer--as if these necessities were not already expensive enough. Another increase was 8% on the cost of personal Internet connections. We already pay more for Internet services than many other countries, why is the province increasing this for us?

My wife and I both have accounting diplomas and I personally have received St. Lawrence College’s Presidents List for having the Highest GPA in my discipline! We have owned and operated our own business, since 2007, in Cornwall! The HST did not lower the cost to do business in Ontario! Actually, it raised the price of services to the end user (our clients)! However, I believe the HST was a good idea overall! I believe the HST should have been lowered from 13% and since our debt has doubled in the last eight years additional revenues are needed! However, additional cuts should be more heavily considered before raising taxes! Most companies in today’s society use some form of accounting software and the manual calculations to figure out how much PST or GST was paid vs. received are automatically calculated for you and can easily be calculated by any accounting professional! The HST is easy to use for remittance purposes but a business the same size as mine should only save about 10 minutes per month with most accounting software systems! The HST raised the cost of the majority of labour services charged to consumers in Ontario! Most labour charges were only required to charge GST prior to the HST and now most are required to pay both taxes with the HST! Driving up prices by instantly!

N AT H A N A E L NEWTON

Age: 23 Occupation: Freelance I must admit, taxes are not a bad thing at all. Taxes Computer Tech create infrastructure, hire nurses and doctors, and Party he supports: The Green Party

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If you’re a university or college student, you’re probably getting ready to head back to campus. This year, in addition to all the courses you may be taking, how about trying to master some financial lessons too.

Of course, many students already have at least one foot in the “real world” because they’re not just taking classes — they’re also working many hours a week to help pay for school, rent and living expenses.

But even if you’re a full-time student, living on campus and paying for school through a combination of grants, loans, savings and help from your parents, you can learn some financial basics that can help you throughout your adult life.

Here are a few suggestions you might want to consider: • Don’t overuse credit cards. Credit card marketers aggressively target students, so you’ll need to be vigilant about all the offers that will bombard you. While it might not be a bad idea to carry a single credit card for use in emergencies, it’s very easy to overuse the “plastic” and rack up big debts.

You’ll need to discipline yourself to save for the things you want, rather than charging them.

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• Shop around for financial services. You might find companies willing to give you a T-shirt or a frying pan for opening an account with them. But they may not be offering you the best deal on chequing or savings accounts or loans, so it pays to shop around.

• Keep track of your student loans. Make sure you understand all the terms of your student loans: how much you’re expected to pay each month, when payments are due, what interest rate you’re paying, what credits may be available for on-time repayment, etc. You might be able to achieve a more favourable repayment schedule by consolidating two or more loans.

Once you start repaying your loans, do whatever you can to stay on track with your payments.

• Never stop looking for financial aid. The aid package you may have received in your first year on campus doesn’t have to be the final word on financial assistance.

For example, some universities may offer scholarships based on post-secondary academic achievement and/or real-world experience. Study your institution’s scholarships and be aggressive in going after them.

• Estimate your future income. You may not know exactly what you want to do when you graduate, but if you have a career path in mind, try to learn what sort of salary you can expect during your first few years after your days as a student end.

Once you have a realistic idea of how much you’re going to earn, you may have the motivation you need to avoid bad financial practices, such as accumulating big debts.

Life after high school should be a learning experience — in many ways. And if some of the knowledge you obtain during your post-secondary years can help you develop sound financial habits, so much the better

NEWS with NADA Hello everyone, as some of you may know I am Nada Kovinich, Realtor with J.Cornett Real Estate, Brokerage. Every 2 weeks I will have a column here, in the Local Seeker, to provide you with advice on our local real estate market.

Lets start our first week off with a common question, “Why is my house not selling?” Now, this is always a difficult question to answer. The answers can vary from the decor to the location of the home.

You also, need to think about this fact, if 90% of comparable homes for sale on the market are not selling, you need your home to fit into the category of the 10% of the homes which are. How do you do that? Make your home stand out. Ways of doing this include: • Adding updates (Especially kitchens and bathrooms, this is the first place a women looks at in a home and we know women are the boss) • Doing last minute repairs which you've always planned to do, probably since you purchased the house.

• Paint neutral colours • Remove bulky furniture, it makes your rooms look smaller.

• Get rid of family photos. Potential buyers want to picture themselves in the home, not you.

• Remove your wood moldings and replace them with new white ones. (Definitely worth it) • Have great photos and lots of them. (Buyers overlook MLS listings with only one photo, thinking there must be something wrong with the property.)

• Always close your toilet lids. (Sounds silly, but true, no one likes to see inside your toilet.)

Kitchen and bathroom photos are the most important. (They are the most expensive to renovate)

The most important thing you can do is ask yourself one simple question, “Why would a buyer choose my home over the comparable homes on the market?” If you can't think of 5 good reasons then your homes is most likely overpriced. If so, the best thing you can do is REDUCE THE PRICE. As simple as this may sound, it is very difficult for many people to do. You have to remember when selling your home, it is not what YOU think your home is worth, but what potential buyers believe your home to be worth. For all you Sellers out there, here is a quote by Anderson Cooper, “Everyone says buying your first home makes you feel like an adult. What no one mentions is that selling it turns you right back into a child.” Keep that in mind.

Each week I will be answering a common question in real estate. If you have a questions which you would like to have answered you can e-mail it to me at nadakovinich@hotmail.com

Edward Jones. Member Canadian Investor Protection Fund. local Edward Jones advisor, BRIAN SEGUIN (613) 932-6161 89 Tollgate Road West, Unit 2 , Cornwall, ON K6J 5L5

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Professionally Chilling With ... fire in their Alexandria home. The only survivor of the blaze was the 26-yearold father who suffered severe burns.

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ALEXANDRIA BURNING A terrible tragedy took place in Eastern Ontario two weeks ago. A 22-year-old mother and her three children, ages three, 19 months, and 10 months died as a result of a

I believe that a more stringent fire code would probably have prevented the loss of life in this situation. The Ontario Fire Code does not require universal alternative fire exits, something that was critical in the Alexandria fire. A subsequent investigation of that fire determined that It started on the front porch, quickly blocking the only safe exit from the house.

When I lived for a year in Albany, New York back in 2000, I inhabited a second-floor apartment in an old house where a fire escape was connected to the outside of my bedroom window. The local fire code

required even old two story buildings like the one I was residing in to provide an external fire escape for each residential apartment unit.

And when it comes to celebrating external fire escapes, there's no better example than the one from the 1990 movie, PRETTY WOMAN. At the end of that film, the fire escape takes on a significant role, albeit a romantic one.

The character played by Richard Gere climbs up the outside of the building using the fire stairs leading to the waiting character played by Julia Roberts who is at the window entrance to her upstairs apartment. When he reaches Ms. Roberts, they embrace and Mr. Gere declares his undying love for her.

The key word here is "undying" and this principle is solidified by fact that what goes up, also comes down. Ms. Roberts's character was fortunate (not just because of its romantic possibilities) to have a legislated safe alternative fire exit from which she could scurry down to safety if need be. The kind of outdoor structure

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would typically have been added after her older building had been constructed, ensuring ongoing compliance with subsequent changing fire code legislation.

Unfortunately, it usually takes a very tragic event to improve health and safety legislation. I'm told that Quebec has progressively tightened its fire code in the aftermath, among other firerelated tragedies, of the 1979 New Year's Eve fire that destroyed a community hall, killing 48 people and injuring 50 others.

Have we reached our tipping point in Ontario to make all buildings and homes safer in case of fire? Having your best option for fire escape being a leap from an upstairs window while your body is being badly burned, as was the case in Alexandria, is not my idea of fire safety. Are we going to rectify this type of situation and, if not now, when?

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