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Give t he guy a chance!

8 years ago, when Obama won the presidency, right wing extremists got all hot and bothered thinking this was a sign of the times. The end of the world was near! He was the Antichrist, the one the bible warned us about! They foretold that he would bring the world to complete annihilation, launching us into the post rapture era. Yet, here we are, still standing, and the US is in much better shape now than it was then.

Now it 's our t urn...

Today, we have a new Prime Minister. A young Prime Minister. It didn't take very long for the naysayers to start prophesying about the end of Canada as we know it. As a matter of fact, they started the fear mongering tactics way before the elections. Talks of Trudeau actually having strong ties to Islamic groups, including Isis and Al-Qaeda, spread out on the internet like wild fires. Much similarly to when Republicans accused Obama of being a closeted Islamic and asked to see his birth certificate, some Conservatives went on a Witch Hunt, using half truths and out of context information to try to somehow scare Canadians into voting submissively.

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didn't work .

Canada voted for freedom. Freedom to use alternative medicine instead of big chained to big pharmaceuticals, freedom to choose to die with dignity instead of suffering endlessly, freedom to believe in whichever God you want without being persecuted.

Canada voted to protect equality and justice for all. We voted for a platform which encompasses every Canadian, regardless of their sexual orientation, their race, their religion. We voted for a government that will look after ALL of its people's best interest, no matter their class or beliefs. We voted for a ruler who will respect people's differences, not fear them. Today, "We beat fear with hope".

Sadly, negativity is pouring. The discourse coming from the right is not pretty. They are judging. They have nothing kind to say about Trudeau, although he hasn't

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They choose to condemn and attack on things that have been propagated through numerous advertisements during a vicious campaign that came out of opposing camps. "But, nice hair though!"

Justin clearly feels the heartbeat of Canada and Canada, well for the majority, has embraced him. He is young, vibrant, yet humble. Like his father, he shows finesse and a deep love for the people. He comes from the right cloth. He is not and will not be a perfect leader, nobody is. He has big shoes to fill and he is ready to work with the people, for the people. "The Conservatives are not our enemies, they are our neighbours."

Now, our job is to be encouraging. We need to stand behind him and cheer him on. And I bet you anything, he will surprise all of us.

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NEWS & POLITICS Carl et on U Aerospace Engineering program coming t o Nav Canada - Carleton University and NAV CANADA have signed an agreement to work toward establishing an Aerospace Centre of Excellence in Cornwall, Ont. that would offer a variety of pioneering programs to students. The undertaking will integrate the expertise of NAV CANADA, the country?s Air Navigation Services Provider, and Carleton, home of Canada?s first Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering program in the research-intensive Faculty of Engineering and Design. One of Carleton?s central goals is to work with neighbouring communities,? said Carleton President Roseann O?Reilly Runte. ?This entrepreneurial initiative brings together the knowledge and skills of those working at NAV CANADA and Carleton University in support of economic development. Together we will foster regional and international growth through education.? Potential programs will include professional certification courses in the areas of pilot training, air traffic management and airport management. It is expected that additional programs will be offered in the near future.

ARTS & CULTURE Local Cospl ay Geek wins Ot t awa Art Schol arship - Local cosplay artist Annie DeRochie won in the category of costuming as Twinrova at the Ottawa Geek Market Arts Scholarship program. Who is Twinrova? Twinrova is the evil sorceress in the Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time video game. By now, you are saying this is a geek thing and yes, you are right. The Ottawa Geek Market Arts Scholarship program was initiated in 2015 which seeks to recognize geeky artists who show great promise in the field and who share our passion for comic books, science-fiction, fantasy, gaming, anime, or horror. Annie, a resident of Summerstown, Ontario (near Cornwall) is presently attending her first year in fashion design at Fanshawe College. Miss DeRochie is a graduate of Char-Lan. Annie is the founder of CoTiCon, Cornwall?s Tiny Convention for geek, anime and pop culture enthusiasts. It will take place for it?s third year on August 20th, 2016 and Annie is organizing a Super Smash Bros. Tournament on Sunday, December 27th ? check out www.coticon.com for details. ?I really enjoy costuming and have been participating in various conventions since I?m 12. I am very grateful for the scholarship which will enable me to complete my formal education.? says Annie. ?The two other finalists in my category are highly respected in the cosplay world and I was so honoured to be a finalist with them.?Niq van der Aaa, Jessica Rousseau & Richard Wong who are highly respected and knowledgeable in the cosplay scene were the judges for this division. ?All entries were wonderful and finalists are truly creative and excellent costumers which made our job difficult.? said Jessica Rousseau. ?We are pleased to announce Twinrova as our first scholarship recipient.?

Comedy show f eat uring Sebast ien Bourgaul t t o support Snowsuit Fund - Going cold in the winter is no laughing matter. A couple of comedians hope to raise funds and keep people warm this winter with their comedy event. Montreal comedian Sebastien Bourgault will be headlining November 6th at Deke and Squeaks. The show is 19+ and starts at 8pm. Admission is $20 and proceeds go to the ?Dave Paupst Snowsuit fund? which is affiliated with CAS. ?The first show I ever hosted a few years back was for the Snowsuit fund, it?s a small local charity helping local families. I was very inexperienced back then so this show I feel I have something to prove?, explains event promoter Mark Vincent.

Bourgault is an expereinced French speaking comedian who recently started his

English comedy career. ?My big dream is to star in Hollywood movies, and you kinda need to speak English for that?, explains Bourgault With more than 1500 performances, including Just for Laughs, Sebastien?s humorous background allows him to make a real connection with the audience. ?I?m excited to work with Sebastien again. I?ve shared a stage with him many times, and it?s always an amazing show. He brings so much energy into the room, it?s so much fun to watch him work?, says Vincent. Bourgault was also a columnist for Radio-Canada, in addition to shooting for TV commercials and being a spokesperson. Let yourself be transported into the energetic world of SĂŠbastien Bourgault and help out a fantastic cause! The show also features Cornwall born comedian Courtney Evelynn. Tickets are available at Floral Expressions and Melody Music.

DeBruin Book Launch - On Wednesday, November 4th, 2015 from 7pm to 8pm, Author, Jennifer DeBruin will be launching her third novel, Daughter of Conflict, at the Cornwall Public Library. A native of Cornwall, Ontario, DeBruin follows up her first two popular novels, A Walk with Mary (2012) and Shadows in the Tree (2013) with another heart-wrenching story inspired by true events.

Based on a famous attack known as the ?1704 Raid on Deerfield,? American colonists were carried off to Canada, including Sarah Allen, who was taken to the shores of the mighty St. Lawrence River. Riveting, complex and heartbreaking, the captive story is one of tragedy and triumph. As the battle for supremacy of the North American colonies raged over generations, people were swept up in its wake. Inspired by her own ancestor?s experience, DeBruin explores the many complexities of life in ancient lands, and the result of the French and English claims to its riches. The book launch event will feature a short presentation: Forged in the Flames of War: Captive Ancestors of North America ? The truth behind the story, a book signing of DeBruin?s novels, and light refreshments. All are welcome.

SPORTS & RECREATION Cornwal l Col t s pl ay l ike superheroes - The Cornwall Colts needed a shootout to beat the Hawkesbury Hawks 4-3 on Cornwall & Area Pop Event Night at the Ed Lumley Arena Thursday night. Lawson MacDonald scored the winning goal in the shootout as the Colts record improved to 8-5-2 for 18 points. That tied the Colts for fourth in the Robinson Division. icul t ural SocietElie y beaut LawsonHort MacDougall (6), Tristen (3) andif ies ent rance t o Cit y Landf il sit eColts.

MacDonald (1) scored in regulation forl the Liam Lascelle made 45 saves to improve his goaltending record to 4-1. Lascelle owns a sparkling .924 save percentage. The Colts have won 6 of their last 7 games. The Colts next home game is a matinee on Sunday, October 25th against the Smiths Falls Bears. Game time is 3pm.

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Cornwal l River Kings winl ess - Marco Charpentier scored four goals to lead the Sorel-Tracy Eperviers to an 8-1 victory over the River Kings on Saturday night at the Civic Complex in front of 917 fans. On Friday night, the River Kings dropped their second contest of the early season at Thetford, 5-4. Cornwall trailed the Assurancia 5-2 after 40 minutes but rallied in the third period on goals by Sasha Pokulok and Nutkevitch. Nicolas D?Aoust and Frederick Cote also scored for the River Kings. The game marked the 2015-16 debut of former NHL enforcer Donald Brashear for Thetford. Cornwall travels to Trois-Rivieres next Friday night (8 p.m.). The River Kings next home game is Sunday, Nov. 1 when the Eperviers visit the Civic Complex (4 p.m.).

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Liberal s win majorit y and Just in Trudeau is el ect ed Prime Minist er

Guy Lauzon wins SDSG but Harper and t he Conservat ives l ose Article and Photos by Jason Setnyk Cornwall Ontario ? In the riding of Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry incumbent Conservative MP Guy Lauzon retains his seat winning by about 7000 votes, but Stephen Harper and the Conservatives have lost the election.

It is a huge victory for the Liberal Party of Canada who are now forming the 42nd Parliament. The keys at 24 Sussex Drive are changing hands because Justin Trudeau is now the 23rd Prime Minister of Canada. ?I am so proud of what Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party have accomplished in this election.

Millions of Canadians tonight have shown that they want real change in Ottawa. After 10 long years of Stephen Harper, it was clearly time for a new leader with a bold and optimistic vision for our country?s future. Mr. Trudeau and the party ran a great campaign based on smart policies and a message of hope, and clearly this resonated with Canadians from coast to coast to coast?, says SDSG Liberal Candidate Bernadette Clement.

In a statement posted to social media Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says, ?Real change has come to Canada, and it?s because of you. Your knocks and calls. Your donations. Your support on social media. And most importantly, your votes. From every last candidate, to every last volunteer, donor and supporter, remember: I didn?t make history. You did. For three years, we had a very old-fashioned strategy. We met and talked with as many Canadians as we could. And we listened. We beat fear with hope. We beat cynicism with hard work. We beat negative, divisive politics with a positive vision that brings Canadians together. Most of all, we defeated the idea that Canadians should be satisfied with less. That good enough is good enough, and that better just isn?t possible.

Fol l owing in his dads f oot st eps: Pierre Elliott Trudeau was Prime Minister of Canada from April 1968 to June 1979, and again from March 1980 to June 1984. This is the first time in Canadian history that the son of a Prime Minister has become Prime Minister.

Justin Trudeau is also the second youngest Prime Minister in Canadian history at 43 years of age. The title of youngest Prime Minister still belongs to former Progressive Conservative leader Joe Clark, who defeated Justin Trudeau?s dad in 1979, only to lose to Pierre Trudeau the following year.

Seat Tot al s: The Liberals finished with 184 seats. The Conservatives are now the official opposition with 99 seats, and the New Democratic Party has been bumped down to third spot with 44 seats. The Bloc now have ten seats in Quebec despite Gilles Duceppe losing his riding, and leader Elizabeth May won the Green Party?s only seat.

SDSG Resul t s: Locally in SDSG Conservative Guy Lauzon finished with 51% of the vote, Liberal Bernadette Clement had 39% of the vote, NDP Patrick Burger had 8% of the vote, and Green candidate Elaine Kennedy had 2% of the vote.

Vot er Turnout : It was the biggest voter turnout in decades reaching 1993 numbers with approximately 70% of eligible voters casting a ballot.

Harper st epping down: It was announced that Stephen Harper is stepping down as leader of the Conservative Party.

Well my friends. This is Canada. And in Canada?

Better is always possible. You built this platform. You built this movement. You told us what you need to be successful. You told us what kind of government you want, and we built the plan to make it happen. Now, we start on our next challenge: achieving real change for the middle class. And Canadians are counting on us to deliver. Thank you again for all your hope and hard work?.

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OHA Tr i ck o r Tr eat fo r Ag ap e o n No vem b er 2 n d Article and Photo by Jason Setnyk Cornwall Ontario ? Hockey players wearing the colours maroon, gold, and white will be knocking door to door canvasing several neighbourhoods on Monday, November 2nd, 2015 starting at 6pm.

?HALLOWEEN? IS SHORT FOR ?Hallows?Eve? or ?Hallows?Evening,? which was the evening before All Hallows?(sanctified or holy) Day or Hallowmas on November 1. In an effort to convert pagans, the Christian church decided that Hallowmas or All Saints?Day (November 1) and All Souls?Day (November 2) should assimilate sacred pagan holidays that fell on or around October 31.

BLACK AND ORANGE are typically associated with Halloween. Orange is a symbol of strength and endurance and, along with brown and gold, stands for the harvest and autumn. Black is typically a symbol of death and darkness and acts as a reminder that Halloween once was a festival that marked the boundaries between life and death.

Halloween originated in Ireland over 2,000 years ago IRELAND is typically believed to be the birthplace of Halloween.

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Students from the Ontario Hockey Academy, including Taylor Davis and Samantha Kawejsza pictured here, will be collecting food for the Agape Food Bank this Halloween season for a fourth year in a row.

This year the canvassing will take place after Halloween due to hockey scheduling.

Teams will be visiting several different neighbourhoods including Riverdale, Center-town, around Home Depot, Sunrise Acres, and around Vincent Massey. ?It?s for a good cause, and it is the least we can do,? says Taylor Davis who is a member of the Social Committee at the Ontario Hockey Academy.

Student Athletes engaged in this food collecting activity will have the opportunity to volunteer and learn more about civic responsibility. The Agape Centre relies 100% on the donations of time, food, money, clothing, and other household items from the community to help families that access the services. ?The Agape Centre plays such an important role in providing support in the Cornwall community. We are truly happy that we can play a role in ensuring the center is able to continue to meet our city?s needs?, says Principal Jesse Ferguson.

"The Ontario Hockey Academy is pleased to go door to door this Halloween season to collect food for such an important charity in our community".

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Hi There to all of you Cornwallites reading the most positive paper in the land this week, (our land, anyway) in the Cornwall and the S.D.&.G. areas. Oh! What a week of "Weather Changes" we have been experiencing by the awesome hand of Mother Nature herself. She sure is putting the point across to we humans to get our acts in gear!!! Time for the Summer things to be put away and for all of the fun Autumn and Winter stuff to be taken out for another New Season ahead of us. I am truly enjoying Mother Nature's Fall Fashion Show this year. The Maples are all ablazened with their hot reds and pumpkin oranges, and the Elm trees all in their bright yellow jackets. This is the last colourful HURRAH before the Winter Whites are here to stay. Tis time for the boots, mitts, hats, scarves and all of the other warmer things to come out of their hiding places for yet another Winter season. Tis time for my lovely "furries" to come out to keep me warm and fashionable, too!!!

I have a few corrections to share about some of the facts of my good friend, Robert Boulderice, that passed away a few weeks ago. They were brought to my attention in a private letter from his good friend, Gary of 40 years. Hi Marlene, After reading subject article in the paper on Bob's passing this week I am writing to advise that there are many errors in this story. I knew Bob over 40 years and I knew him better than anyone else I know. Your contact for this story was evidently wrong on the following facts. The errors I noticed listed are: 1.) He was in the military 5 years not 7. 2.) He attended General Vanier High School not CCVS. 3.) Karen was his 3rd wife not second. He first married Debbie Elliot (Martintown) and to Christine Davidson (Cornwall) before meeting Karen Marion. Just letting you know these facts about Bob in case you hear from others on this. FYI. Gary W. Samler.

May his 3rd wife, my dear friend, Karen Marion have the strength and courage to

carry on without her loving husband, her best friend and caring companion. My thoughts and prayers go out to you today and every day my friend.

TIP OF THE WEEK: With the passing of my good friend, Bob... it makes me a little worried that one day I will have to live without my mother, perhaps my brothers or my sisters and mayhaps without my loving aunts, uncles and many, many cousins. God forbid that even one day, I will have to walk this earth without my loving John by my side, or him, or them, without me. So I have come to realize and learn to appreciate all of my loved ones while I can. You should do the same. So Please VISIT, CALL, WRITE, or even TEXT your loved ones, TODAY!!! Don't Wait Until Tomorrow... Because TOMORROW May Be TOO LATE!!! Regrets can never be remedied, but if we try to do what we can each day, we won't need to have any regrets. What better motivation for communicating with those you love.

ITEM OF THE WEEK: I had the privelege to go to Merrickville, Ontario last week with John on a real estate photography assignment. We took in all of the lovely sights of the many old buildings, which included some old ruins that were near the locks that were merely yards away from the hotel that we were staying in. John and I got to do some shopping that was literally available... right outside our hotel's door.

We did some window shopping the night before. Then, the following morning, we entered into the many different, quaint shops to do a little souvenir shopping. During our explorations, we came across a lovely shop, ~Rideau Creek Landing~ owned and run

by Lynda Robeson. John and I perused through the many unique items and came across this lovely, little red rose purse. What a little gem to add to my ever growing purse collection. Of course I will have to get some outfits ready to show off my newest purse purchase. May you get Out and About to find some unique treasures along your Cornwall shopping paths today...or tomorrow...Happy Shopping Everyone!!!

Until Next Week: As we watch the muli-coloured leaves fluttering to the ground in this time of Fall... We are reminded that "Nature's Cycles" are mirrored in our own lives. Autumn is a time for LETTING GO and for RELEASING things that have been a burden to us during the past year. Do like the Leaves & Let Go!!!

TRADE SHOW >>> Sat. October 24th. Come down to see>>> John and I at our booths at the Civic Complex tomorrow from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Enjoy the many other businesses that will be set up there as well. Bring along a friend, your neighbour or maybe even your mother or father. Drop by to say, "Hi". John and I look forward to seeing you ALL there.

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equal part of the sea of humanity all riding our mother Earth through the cosmos, together. We all come into this world the same way; we all claim our citizenship and our place in the human race with that same first breath. Every singl e one of us, regardless of race, creed, faith, or disability, each of us is due an equal stake in and responsibility for the planet that bares us, each deserving of an equal share of our resources, each due the same human rights and consideration.

2015 Mul t icul t ural Fest ival & Art s and Craf t s Show Article By Marie Morrell , Photo by Carol Grant On October 17th and 18th, at the Cornwall Civic Complex, Parade of nations for the Developmentally Challenged held its 8th Multicultural Festival (3rd year inside the Complex). Hundred of years ago, people from various nations immigrated to what we know now as ''Canada''.

Every singl e one of our ancest ors came f rom somewhere el se. Today, Canada is still welcoming immigrants wanting a better life for themselves and their family - just l ike our ancest ors did.

Culture is the characteristics and knowledge of a particular group of people, country or nation, defined by everything from language, religion, cuisine, social habits, traditions, music and arts.

What we want to remember from this event begins with a fundamental truth: We are all family, all of us together, each of us a unique and

This Multicultural Festival is a celebration of our humanity in all its glorious global diversity. It is also a way to raise funds for the benefit of our special needs community members (wit h a l it t l e emphasis on t hose art ist ical l y incl ined) who need our help and acceptance, to tell them we love them, respect them, and want them to be included in all aspects of life within our community, just like everyone else. None of us can predict life and in a few minutes as the result of an accident or trauma, ''You'' could become developmentally challenged. So how woul d you l ike peopl e us t o t reat you?

This past weekend, the variety of products offered by vendors, the country's kiosks, performances, contests and attendees' participation in performing as well was quite amazing. It was all about discovering people who discovered Canada and our community and witnessing the traditions brought along.

Last year Parade of nations helped 68 people but unfortunately was not given permission yet to display their pictures on the website or mention their names. To donate send a cheque made to Parade of nations, 1621 Joyce Street, Cornwall, On K6J 1Y8. Donations above $10 are eligible for an income tax receipt.

Also, visit www.paradeofnations.com to view the 1100 artists, artisans, performers, writers, etc. \ of all ages from the area if the Akwesasne Territory, Cornwall and SD&G promoted permanently, and free of charge.

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Everyone is welcom (free coffee, live worship and fellowship) for more information (613 932-0685 or www.fountaingate .org Navy Cl ub "Bark Af t er Dark" Karaoke Night Starts at 7pmVagabond Theater presents "AN EVENING OF ONE ACT PLAYS" Come on out and support local theater! Tickets are available at Scotiabank or contact Dan @ 613-938-1930 to purchase tickets.

Sal em Count ry Fair from 9 am to 2 pm.

19041 County Rd. 2, Summerstown. Homemade baking, preserves & vendors tables. Perch roll, sandwiches & chili lunch. Free admission.

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St . Col umban Parish Chil i Supper, 4pm to 6:30 pm. Agora Center.

Adults $12, children 6-12 $5, under 6 is free.Harvest Supper in support of the Ingleside Volunteer Fire Department Knight s of Col umbus Brunch will take place at St-Anthony's Catholic Church. Free-will offering. Door prizes. Celtic Fiddle Mass at 10:30am. St-Anthony's Church, 3838 Old Orchard Road, Apple Hill Ont arioChil dren's Treat ment Cent er Spaghet t i Supper from 4 pm to 5 pm. Knights of Columbus Hall, 2015 Amelia St. Tickets: 10$ on sale at Scotia Bank, Brookdale Center Knight s of Col umbus Famil y Breakf ast from 8:30 am to 12 noon, St. Francis De Sales Parish Hall, 434 2nd St. W. Adults: 7$, with a non-perishable food item: 6$, children: 3.50$

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Ladies Auxil iary Rummage Sal e from 8 am - 12 noon. Blessed Sacrament Parish Hall. 321 Tollgate Rd. E.

Business Seekers Small Business Trade Show... Civic Complex from 10 am to 4pm. Visit and you could win A 32 inch TELEVISION! CINEPLEX COMMUNITY DAY - FREE FREE MOVIES at Galaxy Cinemas in Cornwall on the morning of October 24. Seating is limited and tickets are offered on a first come, first served basis. $2 concessions are only available until 12pm. Doors open at 8:30 AM. Proceeds go to WE FREE THE CHILDREN NEW: Fal l Day Trip t o McMaze Join South Dundas Recreation for an afternoon of fun at McMaze in St. Andrew's West! Wagon rides, Fun mazes and Farm friends await you, with a few spooky surprises in between!Date: Saturday, October 24, 2015 Cost: $15 Vagabond Theat er present s "AN EVENING OF ONE ACT PLAYS" Come on out and support local theater! Tickets are available at Scotiabank or contact Dan @ 613-938-1930 to purchase tickets.

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Bereaved Famil ies Support & Share Af t ernoon from 1 pm to 3 pm, 216 Montreal Rd. Open to anyone who is struggling with the loss of a loved one.

Is food a problem for you? Do you eat when you?re not hungry? Do you binge, purge or restrict? Is your weight affecting your life? Contact Overeaters Anonymous - No dues - No fees - NO weigh-ins - No diets Meetings Tuesdays at 7 PM Cornwall Wesleyan Church ? 780 Sydney Street, Cornwall, ON for info call 613-932-1510

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Trinity Church, 105 2nd St. W. Clothing, household items, toys, books and much more.

SAVE THE DATE! Friday October 30th: Join the Centre for the Arts Collective - Collectif pour le Centre des arts for another great fundraiser to get us closer to a multi-disciplinary arts center in Cornwall.

HALLOWEENCOSTUME PARTY with all the fixing! Spooks, prizes, music, dancing and a Light and Lazer show by DJ Shellshock!Tickets are only $25 and are available at The Grind, at YAC or bycontacting us. We even deliver! Limited ticketsavailable.

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THO M PSO N Roasting a big turkey does require a bit of extra work but it has many benefits as well. Of course you have wonderful leftovers of the meat, stuffing and gravy. Then make a big potful of soup, chock full of turkey meat and all sorts of fall vegetables. That is just what I did a couple of days after our family Thanksgiving meal. Our Mums and Grandmas had it spot on when they would have a potful of soup simmering on the stove for our lunches or light suppers. Soup is a

great way to use up any leftovers in your fridge. Any soup is even better if you have a couple of homemade buns to go along with it.

By the way, I have some nice catnip mice toys made from my garden's catnip in my store. Your cat will just have a great time playing with them. They will last for years of play. While I was peeling the carrots for the soup, I had to share some with our dogs, Sam and Teddy who are crazy about carrots.See the pictures.

Enjoy a great week!

TURKEY VEGETABLE SOUP

Add any leftover pieces of turkey meat that you wish to use here.

INGREDIENTS:

-Prepare all of the vegetables you wish to add to the soup. Add any other kind you prefer here. Put the prepared sliced and diced vegetables into your soup pot.

- all of the turkey bones, wings, skin and bits of meat some leftover turkey stuffing, if you like (it will add great flavour) - 1 very large onion, diced (or 2 regular size) - 8 carrots, peeled and sliced thinly - 3 ribs of celery, sliced - 1 or 2 parsnips, peeled and sliced thinly - 1 small turnip, peeled and diced - I had some leftover cooked squash which had been glazed with brown sugar and butter and I added this as well (about 1- 1/ 2 cups) ----sweet potatoes would be nice as well - 2 organic chicken bouillon cubes - low sodium, no MSG (from Sharyn's Pantry) - sprigs of fresh thyme, parsley, rosemary and summer savory (or the dried herbs found at Sharyn's Pantry) - 2 large handfuls of dried broad egg noodles - Kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste (keep tasting as the soup simmers and adjust the seasoning as you like.)

-The organic chicken bouillon cubes will add a nice rich flavour to your broth, with no MSG and low sodium. I just love these little gems, full of flavour. Add them to the soup now.

-Add the sprigs of fresh or dried herbs now. Simmer the soup until all of the vegetables are tender- about 30 minutes.

-Add the broad egg noodles and continue to cook the soup until they are tender, about 10 minutes.

-Now, ladle the steaming hot soup into soup bowls and ENJOY! This probably made about 120 oz. of soup. It made great lunches for Gary and I. ENJOY!!!

METHOD: -Using a very large stock pot, place all of the turkey carcass, wings, skin and bones in it.

-Add cold water to just below the level of the bones. The secret to a rich and flavourful broth is to NOT drown the flavour forming in the broth with too much water.

-Bring this to a boil and allow this to simmer for 11/ 2 to 2 hours.Keep the water level to the same level as you started, while the soup is simmering for the 2 hours. Now strain this through a colander and place the broth back into your soup pot. Allow the bones and meat in your colander to cool. Then pick off any meat and add it back into your soup. Discard the bones.

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TRO TTIER/TRO TZIER THE TREE OF LIFE: A UNIVERSAL SYMBOL Every Nation throughout the World has a special tree which they honor and which for them symbolizes the miracle of life on Earth. Our ancestors who lived many thousands of centuries ago, discovered that they as humans are like trees with roots attaching them to this Earth, while the tree'strunk represented the human body, and the branches their experiences in life, while the leaves represented their ability to constantly be reborn such as the cells in their bodies.

They also understood the importance of trees in their lives which provided them with oxygen, shelter, food, clothing. They also revered the fact that the trees stretched their arms up towards the Universal Source and this became to them a symbol of a special power that resided intrees. Consequently because of spiritual, philosophical, biological reasonsthere was always onespecies of tree which theydecided to make: THEIR SPECIAL SACRED TREE OF LIFE. It was only a few years ago that I became awareof thesacredness of this concept "The Tree of Life" inpeople's lives and that it was a concept found in everyNation.

As I was studying the Mayan prophecies that were to begin on December 12, 2012, which declared that humanity was about to begin ascending towards a higher consciousness ... while there would be some turbulent times prior to its full human participation, I discovered information about the special Mayan Sacred Papaya Tree of Life.

I had a friend in Florida who could grow papaya trees with the greatest ease. Then I read how the MayanElders honored the Papaya Tree as their Sacred Tree of Life because like women - a birth takes 9 months, and for the papaya seed planted in the soil, it takes9 months to begin toprovide wonderful fruits. In addition to thisfruitful happening, papaya trees can supply such an abundance of fruits on one tree thus providing food for the people. For instance, one tree canproduceafter 9 months 20 large fruits, and continues to supply fruits at least every 9 months thereafter.

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The Mayan Elders also knew, as other peoples throughout the world, where the papaya trees have been growing for eons ... it seems ... that the leaves when made into a herbal tea can help heal people suffering from toxic growths such as cancers/ tumors.

While the seeds of this Sacred Tree of Life can be taken not more than 3 at a time, and well powdered, by young people and adults,to get rid of disease-causing internal parasites. The white liquid that appears when we cut into a green papaya is called latex.

This is specially helpful to dry up warts or small growths. There are so many beneficial gifts which the Papaya Tree of Life gives to both humans and Nature's creations that it is easy to understand why the Mayans have selected to honor it as their symbol in their spiritual prayers, their sacred rituals,their art works.

Today, with the autumn cold spreading over our land, the trees are becoming brilliant with glowing colors and I am joining my many Ancestors who havemade me recognize the fact that Trees Are Divine Givers of Lifeand we are ONE TOGETHER WITH EACH OTHER. I have not selected one species of tree as my Sacred Tree of Life symbol, but...all of them!

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An I nvitation Hugo M obility, in association w ith La Plum e M oder ne and NAV CENTRE, Cor nw all, cor dially invites you to Participation's M usic Hall Theatre Productions of A Down Town Abbey Chr istma s Specia l on Thur sday, Novem ber 26, 2015 at the NAV CENTRE, 1950 M ontr eal Road, Cor nw all, Ontar io.

At 6 o'clock in the evening, cocktail hour begins in the lounge. Attendees w ill be able to pose for photogr aphs w ith per iod costum e item s w hile enjoying cocktail m usic that show cases the golden voice of Katie Ditschun in "The Participation Jazz Trio The NAV CENTRE's Executive Chef Luc M cCabe, a r ecent com petitor on the Food Netw or k's Chopped Canada, w ill pr epar e the delectable, English-style Dow n Tow n Abbey Chr istm as Dinner. Follow ing the m eal, Participation's M usic Hall Theatre Productions w ill top off the evening w ith a unique show that includes m usic, theatr e, com edy, Glengar r y's ow n "Dow n Tow n Abbey," and som e splendid or iginal songs by Rober t Har dy and Katie Ditschun.

Par t i ci pat i on 's M u si c Hal l Th eat r e Pr odu ct i on s t r ou pe i n cl u de: Kat i e Di t sch u n : Vocals, Per cussion, Piano, and Kazoo Rober t Har dy: Clar inet I an M cI n t osh : Ukulele and Guitar Bi l l Ri l ey: Tuba, Euphonium , and Tr um pet Lau r i e M cRae-Bi n gl ey as Viola St. Jam es Jef f Poi ssan t , RGD: Visual pr esentation Dav i d Sau vé: Stage m anager

Th e M ENU Car r ot Ginger Cr eam Soup

Tickets, $65, w hich includes dinner and show, ar e available at the NAV CENTRE, 613.936.5800 or via Rober t Har dy at 613.525.9943 or w w w.par t i ci pat i on t h em u si c.com Those inter ested in staying the night can ask the NAV CENTRE about r oom availability w hen pur chasing tickets.

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GRAND OPENI NG Sat urday, Oct . 24t h This year, Santa brought SO MANY Christmas items for us to sell that we had to rent the store next door to hold them all!

Grand Opening is on Oct ober 24t h wit h hot chocol at e and cookies!

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like a pr incess, and these nur ses ALL w ent above and beyond to put a sm ile on my sister 's face. They all got together, and had "Elsa" fr om Fr ozen go into the hospital to see my sister.

I can not begin to explain how m uch this m eant to my sister. She absolutely ador es Fr ozen and these Nur ses did som ething am azing for my fam ily.

I am happy to shar e this "Good New s" stor y w ith you, the r eader s of the Seeker, because I w ould like to see all of them get r ecognized for how m uch w e appr eciate som ething that m ay seem so sm all to them , but is such a huge thing for our fam ily.

Recognizing t he Amazing St af f at t he Cornwal l Communit y Hospit al

Once again, thank you to the am azing staff at the Cor nw all Com m unity Hospital!

M y nam e is Stephanie Cor bett. I am the sister of Ver onica Duhem e and I w ould like to shar e her stor y w ith you.

PACKRAT ORGANIZATION 101

The Am azing staff at Cor nw all Com m unity Hospital (Cr itical Car e Unit) put together a life changing m om ent for my ador able older sister (Ver onica), w ho is disabled. Not m any people w ould take the tim e out of their day to tr eat my sister

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M O RRELL Organize Your Chores Many of us are on occasion inspired to take on new and exciting opportunities, or to change something that is not working for us and focus on something more satisfying and appealing. To ensure those wonderful new challenges, ideas and concepts become reality, for us to live this dream we have to find a way to turn our thoughts into feasible stepping-stones to success. Planning ahead is the key to that result.

Chores - Take the time to develop a chores' plan, using a calendar or spreadsheet program accommodating your lifestyle, to ensure all of the rooms and al l their content get cleaned on a regular basis.

- Do a l it t l e bit each day ensuring one day does not have more chores than the others.

- Put everything you need for the one-day chores/ for the one room in a basket or bucket and keep it in that room or a centralized location. In each room, save t he dirt iest areas f or l ast , i.e., when you clean the bathroom, do the toilet last.

- If you are on an extremely tight schedule, consider getting some help from the rest of the household, or hire a professional house cleaner.

General Organization Quick Steps - Examine what you have and how you store it.

- Throw out, sell or donate what you don't use.

- Keep things you use frequently in easily accessible places.

- Get t he right size see through plastic boxes to store seasonal items.

- Put items needing repair in a box and have them fixed as soon as you have the money.

- Keep important papers, e.g., birth and marriage certificates, insurance policies, social security, citizenship papers, real estate deeds, warranties in a filing cabinet and, as required, in a fire proof safe.

- Be f inancial l y responsibl e and prepare a personal budget t o ensure you put money away f or ret irement or emergencies.

- Put all your unpaid bills for the month together and ensure t o meet t he pay dat e deadl ine.

- Create a complete telephone/ address book and writ e in it in pencil and update it as soon as there is a change. A computer spreadsheet is also a great option since it will sort out everything alphabetically.

- Manage your time using an agenda, incl uding making appoint ment s wit h yoursel f t o accompl ish specif ic t asks.

- Record in a book, preferably a coil notebook, any t asks you may t hink of to ensure you will not forget anything; use post it notes to divide your book into different topics.

- Put things back in their proper place right away af t er you are done using t hem.

- Clean up after yourself immediat el y.

- When sorting through your mail, handle each item once only; throw away junk mail immediately and do not leave it to look at later.

If you have any questions, please call Marie Morrell at 613-936-6873 or email: office@workeasysolutions.com or visit: www.workeasysolutions.com

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DESNO YERS MEET THE BOARD You always need someone to plan, to pull out the cookies and drinks at meetings, send out messages on Facebook, keep the budget and keep the budget. These individuals meet every third week of the month to plan activities, meetings, exhibitions and interactions with the community on behalf of the members. They are the Board of directors you elect every year in May. During the next few weeks I?d like to introduce you to the artists that make up this year?s Board. On Friday, October 15, the Focus Art had reserved the Ontario Power Generating Visitors?Centre (OPG) as a site for a paint-in. I dropped in and was met by Betty-Ann Greenhalgh?Bard, one of our faithful Board members.

Betty-Ann waited patiently to welcome other members. I asked Betty-Ann to tell me about herself.

I discovered she was born in Montreal and lived there most of her life. Though she paints with ease, she received no formal education in art other than one course in high school. However her appetite for art was there from an early age.

Her path is one of inspiration. Although it is barely visible, she was born with a physical handicap that made life a challenge. Her family circumstances, though supportive did not recognize her full potential.

So Betty-Ann went on her own to get a degree and became a dietician. She is a determined and driven young lady overcoming illness and hardship.

She was always attracted to art galleries and the arts. Life went on and she continued to nourish this positive force.

camping and the love of painting, their friendship grew. Betty-Ann was hooked on watercolour though her first passion was oils. She enjoyed a summer workshop, painting on tiles, given by Carol Jegher as well as a brief study with a water-colourist in Montreal.

When she moved to Cornwall in 2006, she joined Focus Art and enjoyed the support of the group as she further explored the visual arts. She plans to further develop her skills in watercolour with Margot Boucher (OBO Studios) Her art reflects her love of nature; she captures wide landscapes, wind and dreamy flowers. She doesn?t have a preferred artist at this time though painters of the outdoors have captured her imagination.

Betty-Ann loves music, reading and keeping in shape through exercise. Because of her background, she is driven to master anything she attempts: oils or watercolour...Betty-Ann will make them hers.

How would she like to be remembered: able to overcome challenges, as a good friend and a good listener.

Thank you Betty-Ann for being a member of the Board of Focus Art.

COSTUME PARTY: COLLECTIVE FOR A CENTRE FOR THE ARTS Don?t forget to get your tickets and join us at the big Halloween party at the Cornwall Golf Club, October 30, 8pm.

Prizes, music, lunch and a lot of fun.

Your Board members will be there.

Proceeds will go toward a future Centre for the Arts.

Get your tickets ($25.00) at the Grind Restaurant (Second Street)

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