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Vol. 5 Issue 17 May 2, 2014
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“Your Downtown Escape”
This Week in THE SEEKER Above the Violet and Mad Summer
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No Service Ontario Last Thursday, I had one of my recurring dreams where I find myself at the airport only to realise, once at the boarding gate, that I do not have a passport. I then proceed to jump through numerous hoops to try and find a way to get on that plane, at all but no avail. I awoke in a frenzy and remembered that my own passport is just about to expire. I travel to the States regularly. I needed a solution quick. I opted for an enhanced driver’s license instead of a passport. I visited Service Ontario’s website in the hopes of setting up an appointment for that very day. I browsed through the suggested times and dates, but didn’t see anything to my liking. At the bottom of the page, I saw a note that read “If you do not see a time that is convenient for you, you may use the modify appointment search section” , which I proceeded to doing. The next set of suggested appointments included a couple of times for that day. I selected one, gathered all my documentation, filled out the appropriate forms and off I went. Arriving at the Service Ontario Office, it was bad enough there were NO instructions for Scheduled Appointments, only signs to Take A Number. Worse, however, was being told to sit and wait. “We know you are here. You’ll be called when it’s time" they said, as if they were on the ball. So, I waited. And waited...for over 20 minutes past my scheduled appointment. Facing ambivalence about getting in line to ask if I'd be interviewed, I could wait no more. The clerk disparagingly said "It’s impossible to be interviewed today!" and asked when I made my appointment. She then said I couldn’t possibly have made that appointment since they don’t do same day appointments. I argued that neither I nor their website lies and that I’ve been waiting over 30 minutes, and why was I even told to wait for it in the first place?! "So, can you please just process me?"“Well we don’t do same day appointments! You’ll just have to reschedule. ” She rudely replied, never making eye contact with me. I am in business. When I make a mistake, I go out of my way to fix it. I wouldn’t have any clients if I didn’t. I am the government’s “Client”. You’d think they’d do the same? No. Apparently not at 'No Service Ontario'. Being served would have made a huge difference to me. I guess I’ll just get a passport and hope for better luck with Service Canada.
Julia Lucio, Editor in chief
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Jason Setnyk is a local high school teacher, journalist, community volunteer, a published author, and an award winning photographer.
New ws & Politics Labour Council focuses on Workers Safety On Monday, April 28, the Cornwall & District Labour Council held its annual ceremony in Lamoureux Park to commemorate workers killed or injured on the job. The day is a national day of mourning, obser ved in Canada since with the emphasis on safety practices in the workplace, especially on safety education, and ensuring companies held responsible for conditions in the workplace. 4 2 n d An n u a l R a i s i n River Canoe Race - The 42nd Annual Raisin River Ca n o e R a c e w a s h e l d o n S u n d ay A p r i l 2 7 t h a n d h o s t e d by t h e R a i s i n R e gi o n Conser vation Authority. The fastest time went to Corey Van Loon of St. Andrews West who scored an impressive time of 2 hours 46 minutes and 23 seconds. Read the full stor y on page 16. The following snapshot was taken by Allison Papineau.
City Celebrates Earth Day - Parks Horticulturist Subforeman Wayne Lauzon and M a yo r B o b K i l g e r p l a n t e d a h a w t h o r n t re e n e x t t o t h e Bandshell in Lamoureux Park on Tuesday in recognition of Earth Day. Cornwall’s Earth Day spirit will kick into high gear on Saturday, May 3rd when the annual Spr ing Clean-Up Week is launched. During the weeklong event, residents are encouraged to gather a group of friends, family or coworkers and help clean a park, boulevard or other public space. Groups who register in advance at www.Cornwall.ca can win some great prizes! To date, nine teams have already registered to participate in Spring Clean-Up Week. Transit Announcement - Cornwall Transit would like to inform passengers that it will be using a temporar y drop-off point at the Cornwall Square while the work to re p l a c e t h e p e d e s t r i a n b r i d g e s between the mall and the parking garage is completed. The temporar y drop-off stop will be in place at the Sears doors along Pitt Street. Cornwall Square and the parking garage will remain open during the entire project. During the project, the roadway between the parking garage and Cornwall Square will be closed, however vehicles can access the parking garage and the outs de park ng area at Cornwa Square v a Water Street and Sydney Street The work s expected to be comp eted n the summer CCH Puts Mammography on the MAP - Cornwa Commun ty Hosp ta CCH s mapp ng the way or hea thy breasts Mammograph c mag ng ser v ces current y
housed within the sparkling confines of the new d i a gn o s t i c i m a gi n g d e p a r t m e n t , h a s o n ce a g a i n been accredited by the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) for its ability to meet the highest standards in image quality, staff qualifications, equipment per formance, quality control and quality assurance. The Mammography Accreditation Program (MAP) is an assessment t h a t o c c u r s o n c e e ve r y t h r e e y e a r s a n d w i t h i t co m e s an increased d e m a n d i n c r i t e r i a . Th e d i gi t a l mammography u n i t , h e a d e d u p by J o s e e Whitty, C h a rg e Technologist, and Amy Paré, Technologist, was p r i m e d to a cce p t t h e designation. “ We were definitely confident we would receive the nod,” said Whitty, the 10 year radiology/mammography veteran. “We adhere to t h e h i g h e s t p o s s i b l e q u a l i t y s t a n d a rd s a n d wouldn’t want to accept anything less.” Kenney to Headline Conservative Fundraiser - Th e S t o r m o n t - D u n d a s S outh Glengar r y Conser vative Association a n n o u n c e d t h a t Th e Honourable Jason Kenney will be the guest speaker for their upcoming Annual Spring Dinner at the Chester ville Legion on Tuesday, May 27th. “Jason is one of the hardest working MPs and Cabinet Ministers in all of Canada,” said MP Guy Lauzon. “We are grateful that he has made time in his busy schedule to join us. He`s a bright star in the Conservative Party and has done a great job reaching out to Canadians about our government`s successes.” The festivities kick off with a cash bar at 6:30PM with a roast beef dinner being ser ved at 7:00PM. Tickets are available now for $35 per person and can be purchased by contacting Jane Cox at (613) 543-3567.
Arts & Culture Above the Violet and Mad Summer in Concert It was triple threat Saturday night for music fans o f H a rd R o c k a n d Alternative. Mosely, Above the Violet, and M a d S u m m e r p l a ye d at La Maison Tavern Saturday night. See p h o t o s o A b o ve t h e V o et and M ad S u m m e r by J a s o n Setnyk Photography on page 6
Sports & Lifestyle C h r i s N i l a n t o s p e a k at Boxing Fundraiser - Chris Nilan, who grew up in the to u g h a n d gr i t t y I r i s h e n c l a ve i n B o s t o n , w a s a feared enforcer for the M o n t re a l Canadiens, B o s to n B r u i n s a n d N e w York Rangers, and a Stanley Cup champion never afraid to go into the corners or take off his gloves. This legend will be the special guest this year at Agapè’s Charity Boxing Event June 14th. This hard hitting fundraiser held at the NAV Centre will benefit the Agapè Centre to help knock out the eff ffe ects of hunger for the families and children of Cornwall. An interesting twist, Quebec boxers will be duking it out against Ontario boxers in the ring on Saturday, June 14th. Cornwall’s own Tony Luis, Quebec Boxing Council Lightweight Champion will provide commentary d u r i n g t h i s h i g h e n e r g y c h a r i t y e ve n t a n d Councillor Dave Murphy will lend his voice as emcee. For more information on the event benefitting families in Cornwall or tickets, please call Alyssa Blais at the Agapè Centre at 613.361.0332.
Letters & Opinions MPP Jim McDonell says $2 M illion funding for Kemptville College falls shor t - On Tuesday, the O nt a r i o Government a n n o u n ce d $ 2 m i l l i o n i n funding for Kemptville College in order to prevent its closure. “I welcome this first step, but the proposed a r r a n g e m e n t m a k e s t h e d e ve l o p m e n t o f a sustainable long term plan very difficult and will damage Kemptville’s ability to deliver agricultural education in our region” – MPP Jim McDonell commented. “Under the terms of this funding, the Agriculture diploma programs are not continuing a n d i m p o r t a nt a s s e t s s u c h a s a n i m a l s a n d t h e associated quotas are being moved to Guelph N o t o n l y i s t h i s a w a s te o f t h e n e w co m m u n i t y funded barns on the site, but it also negative y impacts Kemptville’s inventory of teaching too s and experience.” Trades programs will continue to b e t a u g h t a n d to t a k e o n s t u d e n t s d u r i n g t h s transition year. The Kemptville alumni association is organizing a rally at noon this Sunday, April 27 at the Nor th Grenville Municipal Centre (285 County Rd 44, Kemptville). It’s a chance for our commun ty to show support or the co ege and the mpor tant ro e t ser ves or our youth our agr cu tura commun ty and or Eastern Ontar o My name s Jason Setnyk and these are the Seeker Sn ppets
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Above the Violet and Mad Summer at La Maison Tavern Article and Photos by Jason Setnyk
Have a voice. Participate. Invitation ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING To all members of L’ASSOCIATION FOCUS ART ASSOCIATION You are cordially invited to the Annual General Meeting to be held on Wednesday the 7th of May, at 7:00 p.m., at the Centre Charles Emile Claude, 146 Chevrier, Cornwall
Cornwall Ontario — It was triple threat Saturday night for music fans of Hard Rock and Alternative. Mosely, Above the Violet, and Mad Summer played at La Maison Tavern Saturday night. Here are photo of Above the Violet and Mad Summer by Jason Setnyk Photography. Above the Violet features Marielle Michaud on vocals, Stevil Jeffrey on bass, Cory Mitchell on guitar, and Will Jacobs on drums. Mad Summer features Alex Mora on drums, Jon James on guitar and vocals, Cory Mitchell on bass guitar, and Michael C Schaub on guitar and backing vocals. For all the latest arts and culture news read The Seeker online daily and in print weekly! Also download our App on the Google Play store for Android on your phone or tablet!
AGENDA 1. Call to order and welcome 2. Approval of the Agenda for the 2014 Annual General Meeting 3. Approval of Minutes of May 1, 2013 Annual General Meeting 4. President’s Annual Report 5. Treasurer’s Report 6. Nomination of president of elections / Election of the Board of Directors 2014-2015 7. Short presentations by invited artists COFFEE BREAK
4 photos above are Above the Violet 4 photos below are Mad Summer
8. Recognition of volunteers 9. Presentation of the new Board of directors 10. Other business from the floor 11. Adjournment
INVITATION - ASSEMBLÉE GÉNÉRALE ANNUELLE Vous êtes cordialement invités à l’assemblée générale annuelle de l’Association Focus Art Association qui aura lieu mercredi le 7 mai à 19 h au Centre Charles-Émile-Claude (CCEC), au 146 Chevrier. ORDRE DU JOUR 1. Bienvenue 2. L’approbation de l’ordre du jour de l’AGA de 2014 3. L’approbation des minutes de l’AGA du 1 mai 2013 4. Rapport de la présidence 5. Rapport de la trésorière 6. Nomination de la présidence des élections / Élection du comité d'administration 2014-2015 7. Courte présentation par quelques artistes
CALLING ALL ARTISTS a message from Artist Jacqueline Milner -
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Reconnaissance des bénévoles Présentation du nouveau conseil Autres affaires venant de la salle Levée de la séance
Rose Desnoyers, President of Association FOCUS ART Association www.focusartonline.org info@focusartonline.com rosedesn@cogeco.ca
Exhibition Opportunities at The Grind, 35 Second St. E., Cornwall, ON. I am assisting The Grind by accepting applications by Visual Artists interested in taking advantage of this opportunity. We are now accepting applications for the June/July exhibition period. If anyone is interested, they can send along 2 - 4 jpegs of the work they are interested in showing, along with the size and selling price of the work. I must receive the submissions by May 14th. The Artists will be notified by the 21st of the status of their submission. Kindly send submission or further questions to jacqueline@jmilner.com
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This Month’s Featured Artist
popular book from the Artist’s Way to Drawing from the Right Side of the Brain, old favourites like Bob Ross and everything the Library had to offer. Then I discovered the Internet. Endless learning.
Rose Desnoyers
This is how I rapidly embraced art. Painting came in manic waves and equally varied styles. My most popular painting is the Three O’clock Shift in which workers are leaving the Courtaulds factory; it is realism and tells a story. Many of my paintings tell a story or when I paint people, they have a story. I’ve taught watercolour and I am proud of the many talented people I have discovered and encouraged through these courses. I also enjoy organizing activities around art and culture, for example Focus Art, because for me it is important to move out of the studio. Art is a spirit best shared.
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I began painting when I retired in 2000, though art always played an important part in the way I filled my youth, taught school, sought entertainment and raised my family. When I was first free of the daily harness of a job I was addicted to drawing, painting, learning everything I could get my hands on. Bonnie Brunet introduced me to oils.
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Being an “artist” for me has been a lifelong journey of sharing ideas, learning skills and once in a while making that great sale.
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Inspired by Earth Day, a group of Viscount Alexander Public School Grade 3 students organized a school-wide fundraiser to raise donations for endangered species supported by the World Wildlife Fund. The students were assisted by the school’s student council and received guidance from teacher Andrea Hum.
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“The group of students came down to the office one day and asked if they could put on this fundraiser,” said Principal Darryl Beck. “We were happy to support it.”
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The WWF fundraiser raised $150 and with the amount raised, the school was able to “adopt” a cougar, which is the school’s mascot. The students sold raffle tickets to the student body for prize baskets, as well as the opportunity to name the “adopted” cougar and choose additional animal adoptees. The school raised more funds than expected and will now be able to adopt two animals in addition to the new Viscount cougar. As part of the endangered animal adoption package, the school will receive a certificate, photo and a plush animal version.
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Happy Mother’s Day - Sunday, May 11th
Article and photo by Sara Murphy
I’ve had a few exhibitions. Le Corrid’ART in Cornwall. Les Trois P’tits Points in Alexandria, Le Mifo in Orleans and I participate in most local exhibitions.
You are welcome to visit my studio: DESNOYERS CREATIONS during the Apples and Art Studio Tour September 27-28, 2014.
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Lately I’ve discovered Golden liquid acrylics, which have allowed me to go wild in the magic world of abstraction. This medium permits me to take chances and break away from the strong hold realism has on my means of expression.
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When my name was chosen to be artist of the month for Focus Art, I was thrilled. But then I realized how difficult a task it is to describe oneself as an “artist” and remain faithful to the definition of what is art today and then what is an artist. Though I loved art, it was not an option when I was choosing a career half a century ago.
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Vacation at Sea After a long winter and a slow move back to Cornwall, I had something to look forward to; a cruise. Growing up, one of my favourite shows was the Love Boat, and I always thought that was as close to a ship experience as I would have, but in February, I was invited to take a cruise, and after booking vacation time, the plan was in motion. This month, my long-routed dream became a reality, and I set off on a 6 night Western Caribbean cruise, with my boyfriend and his son, both well-seasoned travelers and cruise ship veterans.
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The next six days were spent relishing in food, fun, conversation and lots of sun. On the first day, I was oriented throughout the ship, and although it was raining, it didn't dampen our spirits, rain or shine, there was so much to do. The ship has multi decks, entertainment, bars, food stations, music, a theatre, shops and tons of activities. I was awe-struck with the selections and marveled at how many people were on the ship. It was spring break in the US and so families were there in droves. It wasn't just families, couples, friends and groups were among the passengers, and over the course of the next 6 days, I met and spoke to many.
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A big part of the cruise is the culinary experience, and the nightly dining, where you congregate and share a table with other passengers. We were very fortunate to have met some amazing people and dined with them each night. Michelle and her daughter Erica were traveling together, and in no time, we were discussing everything from schools, her Canadian family, although she lives in Connecticut and I was completely drawn to a special necklace she wore. She told me her personal story of what it signified and her personality sparkled as much as her dazzling pendant. On the second night, another family joined our group and the conversation bubbled as Mary, Brian and Kyle, also from Connecticut changed their time to our 6pm seating. On our first excursion day we visited Key West, we took part in a morning pub crawl, where we met another group of people and in no time, and with Pam’s urging, we were considered family. Over the course of the vacation, we visited Cayman Islands, where I snorkeled for the first time and marveled at the various fish, coral and underwater views. We also journeyed to the Seven Mile Beach and it was spectacular. The water was inviting and warm. On the beach we met a few more cruise mates and it was relaxing to be out there. One more stop along our journey was to Ocho Rios, Jamaica. The beaming sun, eager locals and the best coffee I ever tried, Jamaican Blue Mountain capped off our last excursion before we journeyed back. I really wanted a special reminder of the fantastic trip, but hadn’t seen anything that I was drawn to. Before we left Jamaica, I stopped in a little jewellery store and saw a beautiful dragonfly necklace on a silver chain. It was very similar to the special pendant Michelle wore at dinner, and after a little hesitation, I bought it. That night at dinner I wore it, and told them why I selected it. It will remind me of an amazing time with wonderful people. We exchanged contact info at our last night together. It was bittersweet leaving such an amazing, relaxing place, but one I will never forget. So the tanlines will fade, the return home means the time on deck and in the water is over, the phones are turned back on and it is now beautiful memories. To quote Rascal Flatts song “ This is a night I wish I could rewind” though in my case, let’s make it a week.
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Ninth annual Bark & Compost Day being held on Saturday, May 10th
The Cornwall & District Horticultural Society, in partnership with the City of Cornwall, will be hosting the 9th annual Bark & Compost Day at the Cornwall Landfill Site on Saturday, May 10th, 2014 from 9 am to 1 pm.
“This event benefits the entire community by raising funds for various beautification projects in the City,” said Mayor Bob Kilger.
Wood mulch and compost will be sold pre-bagged or by the scoop. With the environment in mind, you may also recycle your bags from last year or bring your blue boxes or similar containers for filling on-the-spot by Society volunteers.
Bags (or containers) of each product will be sold for $3 each, and residents who buy 10 will get one free! Scoops will be $25 for the first scoop and $15 for each additional scoop. Two scoops fill the average pick-up truck. One dollar from the sale of each bag/container of compost will be donated to the Children’s Christmas Fund for the purpose of cereal and/or milk.
The mulch, locally produced, is excellent for moisture retention and weed control when applied generously to flowerbeds and around newly planted trees and shrubs. It also helps maintain an even ground temperature so plant roots don't bake under the hot summer sun. All of this means your plants will thrive with less effort and watering.
Compost, produced at the landfill site, is a rich organic matter important for healthy soil. City residents' leaf and yard waste is collected at the curbside and then composted at the landfill site. Eighteen months later, the most wonderful compost is ready to use. A chemical analysis is conducted to ensure it is safe for public use. Users will be required to sign a waiver as mandated by the Ministry of the Environment. When worked into your garden earth the compost will help produce prolific plants and at the same time improve the structure of your soil. It is also an excellent natural fertilizer for your lawn.
“Both of these materials are produced at the Landfill site from leaf and yard waste that is collected at the curb and brought into the Landfill throughout the year,” said Nicole Robertson, the City’s Solid Waste Supervisor. “By doing this, we are diverting waste and reusing the material for beautification purposes.”
CORNWALL SCRABBLE RESULTS April 2014 By Vivianne Panizzon, Club Director
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Highest Score Lucille Fay 456 pts. Most Games Won Lucille Fay 8 games Highest Cumulative Spread Lucille Fay +54 Number of Bingos (Player uses all 7 letters in one play) Ted Emerton-Proulx 1 Norma Forsyth 2 Norma O’Collin 1 Lucille Fay 4 Vivianne Panizzon 1 Linda Poirier 4
Highest Bingo Linda Poirier mussing 98 pts
The CDHS, also known as Friends of the Garden, uses the monies raised on this day to not only fund its monthly meetings and special events, but also to give back to the community. Past and present projects include community gardening at a number of venues around the city, donations of tulip bulbs for the cenotaph and container gardens given to local senior residences, planting at Habitat for Humanity homes, Cornwall Hospice and monetary donations to the Living Wall at the Cornwall Public Library and The Children's Treatment Centre.
“The Bark & Compost Day fits perfectly with the CDHS’ mandate of promoting horticulture in the community and encouraging the use of friendly environmental practices,” said CDHS Co-President Lynn Blanchard.
Please join Friends on Saturday, May 10th, rain or shine, from 9 am to 1 pm for Bark and Compost Day. The City's Landfill Site is located at 2590 Cornwall Centre Road West. Please note that a portion of Cornwall Centre Road is closed to traffic. Residents can access the Landfill from Vincent Massey Drive or Power Dam Drive.
Murder Mystery Dinner Fundraiser to raise funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cornwall and District and the Optimist Club of Cornwall will be hosting a Murder Mystery Fundraising Dinner on Friday, May 30, 2014! The ‘Fare Thee Well Darby O’Shea’ murder mystery will feature a delicious spaghetti dinner, door prizes and entertaining performances by ‘Murder of the Funny Side’ Theatre Productions. Admission to the dinner and show is $33.00 or $250.00 for a table, with proceeds supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters seven free mentoring programs. The evening begins at 6pm at the Royal Canadian Legion, 415 Second Street West. Admission to the dinner and show is $33.00. Tickets are available at Scotiabank on Brookdale Avenue. For more information about the fundraiser, email amanda.brisson@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca or call 613-933-8035.
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Effective April 22, 2014, the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario has started the replacement of the highway 401 overpass over Cornwall Centre Road. This will have an impact on race teams and fans from eastern Ontario, Quebec that are travelling westbound on the 401 and also everyone travelling from Cornwall. The construction will be done only at the end of October 2014. People that will take Brookdale Exit 789 on the 401 will need to follow signs leading to Vincent Massey Drive, then follow this route and then turn right on Power Dam Road that will lead up to the Speedway.
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Martintown Ontario — The 42nd Annual Raisin River Canoe Race was held on Sunday April 27th and hosted by the Raisin Region Conservation Authority. 167 boats entered the race, 160 boats started the race, and 136 boats finished the race. 51 of the 305 paddles were 18 or younger. It was a difficult race, and the water temperature at the Martintown Dam was a cool 7.5 degrees Celsius. The fastest time went to Corey Van Loon of St. Andrews West who scored an impressive time of 2 hours 46 minutes and 23 seconds. Crowds lined up near the Martintown Dam to watch racers attempt the challenging pass. Full results are posted on the RRCA’s website at: http://www.rrca.on.ca
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Corey Van Loon impressive at 42nd Annual Raisin River Canoe Race
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McLeod to chair 2015 Fred Page Cup in Cornwall
Article and Photo by Jason Setnyk. Left to right in photo… Dean McIntyre, Dan Allaire, Ian MacInnis, Steve Iwachniuk (Colts Alumni), Rod McLeod, David Murphy, Shawna Mecteau and Robert Lefebvre.
Cornwall Ontario -- There is a Charity Hockey Game for Salesian Camp that starts 2pm on Saturday May 3rd at the Benson Centre. Tickets are $7 or $25 for a family of four. For information or tickets call 613-933-8257. Some players from the Cornwall River Kings will be lacing up their skates for this good cause including Steve Simoes, Chris Cloutier, and Ryan Sullivan. Pictured here are Chris Cloutier of the Cornwall River Kings and Rodney Rivette.
Former Cornwall Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year and recipient of the Benson Cornwall Lions Club Sports Awards Lifetime Achievement Award Rod McLeod has agreed to act as Chairman for the 2015 Fred Page Cup hosted by the Cornwall Colts. “Our rich hockey history makes Cornwall a perfect location for the Jr. A Hockey Eastern Canadian Championships,” said McLeod as the Fred Page Cup Executive Committee was announced. “We’ve hit the ground running and have already started to contact community partners.” “The Colts Hockey Club is very excited to work with Rod to ensure a fun, family friendly experience for hockey fans young and old,” said Colts owner Ian MacInnis. The Honourary Chair for the event will be all Cornwall Colts Alumni. “With over 20 years of Colts hockey, we have an incredible list of Alumni to boast about,” said MacInnis. “Their participation only adds to the excitement surrounding the tournament.” Other Fred Page Cup Executive Committee members include Dan Allaire and David Murphy (Sponsorship and Promotion), Robert Lefebvre (Multi Media), Shawna Mecteau (Administration & Hosting), Dean McIntyre (Training & Equipment). The 2015 Fred Page Cup is scheduled for April 29th – May 3rd with all games to be played on the Colts’ home ice of the Ed Lumley Arena. The tournament will be made up of the Colts (hosts), the CCHL League Champion, QJAAHL (Quebec) Champion as well as the MHL (Maritimes) Champions. This year’s tournament is in St. Jerome, Quebec beginning Wednesday, April 30th – May 2nd.
Rivette, who works in the Cornwall River Kings organization, explains why he is so excited to play this Charity game. "There are two reasons why I am playing this charity game. The first and most important is to help some children go to camp. It is a great cause and I am happy to help. The second reason is to lace them up against my very good friend Chris Cloutier. It is going to be great to be back on the ice.". The puck drops 2pm this Saturday.
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Anyone interested in learning about Tai Chi or Qigong can contact the Canada Cornwall Tai Chi Club or the Centre Charles Emile Claude Seniors Tai Chi Group.
The Canada Cornwall Tai Chi Group's principal coach is Master Zhang. He holds a Wushu 5th Duan designation. Master Zhang is passionate about Tai Chi Chuan and believes in the health benefits of this graceful form of exercise. You can obtain more information from Ling Hong Zhao at 613-933-8118.
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Today, Tai Chi is primarily practiced for its health benefits. The prestigious Harvard Medical Institute has conducted research on the effects of Tai Chi on health and stated that Tai Chi "can prevent or ease many ills of aging and could be the perfect activity for the rest of your life.”
In recognition of its contribution to health and healing, the last Saturday of April each year has been designated as World Tai Chi and Qigong Day (WTCQD).
The Centre Charles Emile Claude Seniors Tai Chi group is led by Christian Saint-Pierre, a registered acupuncturist who has been practicing Tai Chi since 2002. He can be reached at 613-363-5784.
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The local Tai Chi Clubs took advantage of this special occasion and staged a joint event. The Canada Cornwall Tai Chi Club (613-933-8118) and the Centre Charles Emile Claude Seniors Tai Chi Group (613-3635784) met on Saturday April 26, 2014 at the Bishop Macdonell Catholic School to share styles, demonstrate techniques and cultivate new friendships. Following the demonstrations and workout, the participants enthusiastically looked forward to organizing similar events in the future.
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Contrary to what you might think, the origin of this special day did not hail from China, but rather, in Kansas City, Missouri in 1998. The Kansas City Tai Chi Club organized an exhibition in midtown involving almost two hundred people, which brought attention throughout US. In the following year, this special day was officially proclaimed as WTCQD by governors of twenty-five US states. The World Tai Chi and Qigong Day founded by Bill Douglas and Angela Wong Douglas, co-authors of "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Tai Chi and Qigong" became a global event in 1999. The event also inspired the establishment of the World Healing Day, which included other modalities such as Yoga, Prayer, Reiki, and other practices. Today, the event is celebrated in over seventy nations.
For the past 10 years, Mike Proulx has been organizing his “Mike Proulx CHEO Volleyball Tournament “ in Cornwall at Cornwall Collegiate Vocational School, to raise money for CHEO ( Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario) which is not funded by the government. This year he received a plaque from the Major Bob Kilger and the City of Cornwall “The City of Cornwall recognizes MIKE PROULX for 10 years of volunteering to raise funds for your community and for CHEO.”, Bill Kingston (Corus Entertainment) was on hand twittering to all and CHEO with pictures and play by play throughout the day . Mike would like to thank all sponsors Best Western, Dr. Rachel Navaneelan, Joeys’ Fish, Wendy’s, Cristill Rock Water, Sunnyside up, All museum in Ottawa, Neo Vintage Furniture, NAPA, Variety 104.5, Sun-Kiss Moments, Seaway GMC, Quinn’s Inn, Jiffy (Pitt & 2nd), Home Depot, Cornwall Motor Speedway, Colts Hockey Club, Cineplex, 138 Auto and Tire Sales, etc……………….. the long list goes on.
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Mike Proulx recognized for 10 years of volunteering for the Volleyball Tournament for CHEO - another great success this year!
Thanks also to all players and volunteers with to help raise $2123.00 . Mike says “We have a web site on Facebook now with pictures and updated information or to make donation “Facebook.com/Mike Proulx CHEO Volleyball Tournament”.
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Tai Chi Chuan is a traditional Chinese martial art that was originally practiced for self-defense. Unlike many martial arts, tai chi is characterized by soft, slow, flowing movements that emphasize using an opponent's force against them.
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LETTING GO OF ITEMS OF SENTIMENTAL VALUE WAYS TO BREAK FREE FROM THE SENTIMENTAL CLUTTER We all have boxes of pictures waiting to be organized. In the "Digital Age" it is easier to tackle. Photos can be scanned preserving them for ages on a DVD. Therefore, you can ditch the clunky, mismatched album, videotape and negatives.
Easter 20-04-2014 was a special day for the residents of Glen Stor Dun Lodge. A full house showed the importance of their faith! Father Gerald Poirier and Deacon Maurice Poirier residing.
Paul-Emile Lacroix. “May the Easter and Christmas feeling always be with ALL”
• An artists' portfolio case is a great solution to store Children's artworks by date, then periodically sorting them and keeping the best. However, the best solution is taking a picture of your children holding their artworks and school presentations. The photo is a better memory and lasts much longer than glitter glue on a poster board. • The dolls and the trophies don't have to live in your home forever. Buy an appliance box at a moving-supplies store and make an agreement with your college-bound kids to store everything they want to keep that fits in the box until after college. In four years, your children will be in a better position to decide what is really important to them and which part of their history to keep in a way that will not clutter their future environment. • Memorabilia - By taking photos, you have the memory without having the three-dimensional object taking up space. • An idea to purge books could be by making shadow boxes from favourite textbook covers (the content being no longer applicable) and recycling the rest, donating those already read, or selling them in a garage sale or on Kijiji.
In support of Stephanie Grady.
Riverdale Terrace Retirement Residence recently presented the proceeds of a fundraising buffet lunch to the Grady Fund in support of Stephanie Grady. With all food donated by Riverdale Terrace, the event raised over $8000. Pictured L-R, Margo Schwerdtfeger, secretary for Our Lady of Grace, St. Pius X and St. Bernard’s parishes; Jenny Irvine, Riverdale Terrace Activities Director, and Heather Lisney and Jessica Dixie of the Grady Fund.
• Baby Boomers are struggling with the belongings of parents who have downsized, moved into an assisted-living home or passed away. A good idea is to discard some items before inconveniencing loved ones. Both generations (child & parents) should be aware the burden is not our parents, the burden is their stuff. Children don't know what parents' things are worth, what to keep or what to sell. Having an appraiser evaluate items before anything is distributed or sold is the best way to handle the situation. Capture the home and contents on camera or video camera, making memories while helping loved ones let go of all but a few cherished heirlooms making room for new memories. • Sometimes you may inherit family heirlooms/collections which are just not your thing at all. You can sell them and feel great seeing buyers fall in love with them. If having an heirloom around making you feel really happy, keep it. However, if you keep it packed in a box knowing someone else can use it, and then give it away or sell it. • Correspondence and documents -You cannot hang on to every Christmas card or letter treating them as kids' art; so keep only the best. You can also use them for scrapbooking. If you're cleaning years of confidential paperwork out of a den, shredding it is the best way to handle that task.
LESSONS LEARNED Of course it is difficult to let go, but you will soon realize quite a few things about your relationship between memories and possessions during the entire experience. Remember: • You are not your possessions; you are more than that.
EA Sports NHL 2014 Video Game Tournament and Draft Party Presented By: Calvin Morrow, Mobile Gamerz and Touch Bass Entertainment. Location: Nav Centre 1950 Montreal Road, Cornwall, Ontario K6H 6L2 Dates: Friday, May 9th, from 7:00-2:00am and Saturday, May 10th from 11:00am-TBD (all tournament brackets will be completed this day along with award ceremony.) Information: May 9th, Draft Party: The evening will consist of all teams registered entering into an NHL style draft scenario. This will be how it is decided on which registrants represent which NHL team. (1vs1 and 2vs2 tournaments) Draft will begin at 8:00pm. This is also the final deadline for any entry into the tournament.
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Wear your favorite NHL team swag and have a chance for some cool door prizes. May 10th, Tournament Day: All confirmed registrants into the tournament must be present to participate and be awarded after the tournament is completed. Sponsors, rules, registration process and all other details for the tournament can be found online at: www.hockeynightincornwall.com https://www.facebook.com/events/1490330894520327/ (More Tournament info) https://www.facebook.com/events/647348471979203/ (More Draft Party info)
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2014 Kinsmen Cornwall Lift-Off Entertainment Announcement Party Kinsmen Cornwall Lift-Off 2014 board of directors will announce the entertainment line-up for the 20th Anniversary of Ontario’s only Hot Air balloon festival.
Thursday May 8, 2014 – 7:00 P.M. – 11:00 P.M. Nav Centre - De-Havilland Room 1950 Montreal Road Cornwall, ON Free admission. Pre-announcement dinner inside in the Propeller Restaurant. Attendees receive a 10% meal discount FREE munchies at the Announcement Party PLUS a chance to win prizes, including a chance to win hot air balloon rides, VIP passes and Meet and greets! FREE entertainment by Lost Boyz with special guest Graham Greer!
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