Issue 18 Local Seeker Cornwall Ontario

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Your Weekly CORNWALL EVENTS & COMMUNITY Newspaper

Vol. 3, Issue 18

May 11, 2012

about CORNWALL PEOPLE for CORNWALL PEOPLE by CORNWALL PEOPLE

COMING SOON ...

A few lakeview lots are still available for 2012 Season. Other lots available.

Lakeview Lots with trailers for sale.

Call 613-931-1516 for information

TO A YARD SALE near you!

The Yard Sale Seeker

The Local Seeker, in collaboration with Penny Rudderham of Royal Lepage, are proud to bring you a new and interactive way to plan and hold your yard sales this summer.

Place YOUR sale in the Yard Sale Seeker and you will get 2 lawn signs to advertise your sale, a yard sale startup kit filled with the necessities, courtesy of Penny Rudderham, plus a classified ad in the Local Seeker, ALL FOR FREE! Flip to the Yard Sale Seeker page every week to quickly plan your yard sale route with our visual guide! All sales are posted on maps and divided in 5 subsectors for quick access. The Yard Sale Seeker...

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SEEK AND YOU WILL FIND ... IN OUR CLASSIFIEDS and much more ...

LOOKING FOR a Regal Representative?

Call Tammy.613-935-7318 www.cornwall.shopregal.ca

FOR SALE: white oak dining room set, one leaf, 6 chairs and 2 captain chairs, buffet with light inside, paid $6,000, asking $2,000. Telephone 613-932-8696.

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FOR SALE: 2 Ford Edzel hub caps, 31.2&7* 1 electric base, 1 Techno box guitar, 2 exercise bikes. Call 613-932-7045 <385 +&935.7*

FOR SALE: Homemade trailer &57.676 32 4x8, 3500 pounds Axel / $1,000 firm 385 :*'6.7* 613-938-6152.

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FOR SALE: 1963 Pontiac Parisien Convertible, 350 V8, power steering and power brakes. Blue, enquire at 613-932-0428.

FOR SALE: Black leather jacket, Winston Cup 7 time Championship Dale Earnhardt special edition, GM Goodwrench service plus. Size 2XL. Call 613-932-0428.

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FOR SALE: Euro Pro Serger sewing machine, all attachments and carry case included. $250 please call 613-933-5022.

FOR SALE: White fridge, asking $100, call 613-932-7845.

FOR SALE: FOR SALE: Oriental 4 Panel Screen or room divider with beautifully coloured figures. Each panel measures 18” x 69”. Excellent condition $400, Call 613-528-4533.

FOR SALE: 1988 Z24 Cavalier Convertible, black and white with gray trim. $1,800 of work done on it, needs floor patched and drivers seat fixed to pass safety. $1,500 OBO still driving it. Call 613-330-5856.

FOR SALE: Reclining love seat.

Good condition. $100 firm.

Telephone 613-933-9261.

FOR SALE: Folding bicycle. Call 613-936-9924.

SMART CITY TOASTMASTERS CLUB invites you to overcome your fears of public speaking and encourage you to learn speaking skills in a positive environment. Having fun is included!

Meeting are on 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month at St. Lawrence Secondary School @ 1450 2nd St. East, from 6:45pm to 8:45pm. Everyone welcome; bring a friend!

Info: Brad LeClair (613-330-1488 or 613-543-3831) or Tom Gosling

YARD SALE Saturday, May 12 8am-noon 282 Valerie Elizabeth Crt off Blessed Sacrement

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May Exhibit: St. Lawrence Riverboats.

Admission to your museum is free, open Wed. to Sun., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Running the St. Lawrence Rapids before the digging of the St. Lawrence Seaway was one of the region's top tourist attractions. One of the most famous steamers to sail the river was the Rapids Prince. The ship was constructed in 1910 by the Richelieu and Ottawa Navigation Co. expressly for the purpose of running the River's rapids. They advertised that the vessel "...is provided with the highest type of modern machinery and all improvements for the safety and comfort of passengers. The deck arrangement is similar to that of the Rapids King, with the dining-room situated on the main deck aft, surrounded with large observation windows and having a seating capacity for a large number of passengers.

Above the deck is the promenade deck with a commodious saloon and a number of staterooms so arranged that there are no inside rooms, and providing for ample forward deck space."

ABOVE: A postcard showing the Rapids Prince running the Long Sault Rapids. The vessel ran the rapids for the last time on September 19th, 1949.

LEFT: The Rapids Prince docked in the Cornwall Canal. The boat became part of Canada Steamship Lines' fleet in 1913.

LEFT: Captain Stevenson of Avonmore skippered the Rapids Prince.

A man is seen here lighting a woman's cigarette on the promenade deck of the Rapids Prince.

Courtauld's Canada employees enjoying a meal on the Rapids Prince.

The boat was often used for company outings. A group of Courtauld's Canada Ltd. employees are seen here climbing down from the promenade deck.

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THE LOCAL SEEKER (May 11 - pg. 5)

SEEKERS CHOICE, VISUAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR AWARD Jay Schwartz Jason MacNamara Carole Jeghers John Lister, Photographer Candace Nixon Tracy Lynn Chisholm Frank Burelle Kevin Lamoureux KAV Productions Bradley Pennell Rose Desnoyers SEEKERS CHOICE, MUSICAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR AWARD Sean Michael Paul, SMP Graham Greer Tracey Lalonde GODI, www.g-o-d-i.com from Cornwall Chad Coleman Sara Murphy Joel Sauve Joe Hehir - Hit Mark Records The Shiners Melanie Brulee Winston marley EWA Elite World Artist Rebecca Runions Jamie Heath - the Blues guy Rodney Rivette SEEKERS CHOICE, LITERARY ARTIST OF THE YEAR OF THE YEAR AWARD Jaymie Thurler Bradley Pennell Pat Jamieson John Lister, www.angelofthedawn.com Thom Racine Mike Bedard Ryan Douglas Jamie Gilcig SEEKERS CHOICE, CONTRIBUTOR OF THE YEAR OF THE YEAR AWARD Jason Setnyk Sara Murphy Sharyn Thompson Derrick Cracknell Lisa Blanchard Sylvie Thibert Janet St. Pierre Kris Ward Jennifer Christoff Sandra Taylor Hedges Betty Healey John Parsons Please mail in your choices to: Rodney Wilson The Local Seeker Craig Revelle 327 2nd. Street E. Jeremy Barnoff Cornwall, Ontario Tia Latour K6H 1Y8 Dr. Paul Poirier or drop off Brian Seguin at The Local Seeker Office Joe Adams Brent Harpur Thank You! Other (please specify)

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by Jason Setnyk

EYE ON SOCIETY

Arts, Culture, and Politics

ESTHETICS BY LINDA

Rock the Vote will Rock! Cornwall's Rock the Vote 2012 will be hosted by Jason Setnyk at "The Church on Sydney" on Saturday, June 16th from 1pm to 10pm. The event will feature seventeen acoustic acts; an art show; an author's corner; and guest speakers that represent politics, charities, and non-profit groups. From the musical talents of Graham Greer to our keynote guest speaker MPP Jim McDonell, this year's Rock the Vote is going to be fantastic! Thank you to the Local Seeker for being our first committed media sponsor!

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IN CORNWALL JUNE 2012

A Night at The Church....with Tracy, Stephanie and Sara! Check out an evening of beautiful acoustic music by some of the area’s most talented singer-songwriters at a truly inspiring and artistic downtown space. This is the first show of the 'A Night at The Church' concert series. I have been invited by Sara Murphy to recite poetry at this event, and I have accepted her gracious invitation.

WE ARE PRESENTLY RECRUITING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

Another Downtown Wine Down! The Church on Sydney is excited to announce that they will be hosting another Downtown Wine Down on Thursday, May 24th. This is a winding down social event after a long week of work. Members pay $5 admission, non-members pay $10 admission. I missed the first one due to other commitments, but I am hoping to attend this one.

CD Release Party this weekend! Jeanne Ward and Sandra Whitworth are both launching their new CDs Saturday, May 12th at the Morrisburg Meeting Centre, located at 12580 County Road 2 in Morrisburg, Ontario. Also playing on the bill is Stephanie Coleman.

2 HAIR STYLISTS (with 5 or more years experience)

3 REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPISTS We are looking for passionate people with outgoing personalities who are responsible, positive, motivated, stylish, energetic and customer service driven who can work well independently, but most of all…a team player!

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU? Bring in your resume with a recent picture of yourself to 501 Montreal Rd., Cornwall ON. No phone calls please. We thank all applicants for their response, but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

The Environment

PROUDLY MANAGED BY LINDA ARSENAULT-GRAHAM Tree planting at former City Landfill site! The former City Landfill site is being ‘regreened’ through a unique partnership that will generate long-term benefits for the environment – and for taxpayers. Roughly 22,000 tree seedlings are being planted on the 27.5-acre site – located north of the existing City Landfill – over the next two years through the Ontario Government’s 50 Million Tree Program.

Social Justice M&M Meat Shops Charity BBQ for Crohn’s And Colitis!

From 10am ‘til 4pm at the corner of 9th and Sydney Street, there will be live music performed by Xtreme Soundzz DJ. Plus, there will be plenty of food and drinks to purchase from M&M Meat shop.

Let's CAN Hunger TOGETHER! Every day a child goes hungry in Cornwall. YOU can make a difference. From May 3rd to May 25th, the Agapè Centre invites YOU to the CANNED Food Drive challenge. Drop your cans off at the LCBO on Brookdale Avenue, Cornwall.

SDSG Social Justice Coalition AGM! The Social Justice Coalition AGM is on Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012 at 7:00 pm.

More information to be announced.

My name is Jason Setnyk, and this is my eye on society.

Jason Setnyk is a local high school teacher, journalist, published and award winning author, photographer, arts and culture event coordinator, and a community volunteer sitting on numerous boards and committees. http: //jason-setnyk.blogspot.ca

THE LOCAL SEEKER (May 11 - pg. 6)

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Attention bike riders! Starting on May 25th, the section of the pathway around the low-level bridge construction site on Water Street will be opened from 5pm to 7am on weekdays, as well as on weekends and statutory holidays. A section of the pathway will remain closed during CAN’T REMEMBER where you put this or that ? working hours (7am to 5pm) on weekdays, and users will be detoured to Second Street West due to current construction Then let Marie Morrell activities.

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by Jason Setnyk

The Cornwall Lions Club Annual Sports Award Dinner at the Best Western was a well attended gala event. City Councillor and former sports broadcaster David Murphy was the MC Wednesday night. There was a loud ovation when he introduced Rodney Simpson, founder of the Cornwall Minor Football Association, as the recipient of the Jacques Richard award for top sports personality of the year.

Former CFL football player and two-time Grey Cup winner and current TSN broadcaster Matt Dunigan was the keynote speaker. He was introduced by Team Cornwall member Scott Lecky who was team mates with Dunigan when they played together for the B.C. Lions. "His passion for the game is unmatched", explains Lecky.

Dunigan congratulated Cornwall on its commitment to sports. "Cornwall, my hat off to you, for bringing passion to sports. I see it here". Dunigan also tackled some serious issues like concussions. "In 1996 I suffered my twelfth concussion, and it ended my career.... It's good to see Syd Crosby stand up and talk about it".

Dunigan scored a touchdown giving some great advice to the young athletes in attendance. "There is a rule in Texas. If you don't pass (your classes), you don't play. That is how I was brought up". He also explained the importance of having a goal. "Effort and passion is important, but everyone has to have a goal. I wanted to get a free education through athletics. I had a few choices out of high school".

He thanked the audience and he received a standing ovation. "My time here in Cornwall has been outstanding", says Dunigan.

Dunigan Believes in Cornwall

By David Murphy The City of Cornwall is leaving as good an impression on CFL Hall of Famer Matt Dunigan as he left on Team Cornwall and the City.

Dunigan was the guest speaker in front of 200 people at the Ramada Inn Thursday (May 10th) Morning. Dunigan spoke about how successful communities are that way because of the effort of its residents. "I've been all over Canada and I can't get over how much this City has got it together," said the TSN analyst. Team Cornwall chairman Gilles Latour and Team Captain Joey Gault (pictured below with microphone) highlighted the group's revamped website. The new design is more user friendly and allows Team Members to update their own profiles. Team Cornwall's next major event is the annual golf tournament in September.

kriscrossroads by Kris Ward

Matt Dunigan scores a touchdown at the Cornwall Lions Club Annual Sports Award Dinner

Giving Thanks to Moms!

This Sunday marks Mother’s Day; a time to celebrate our moms and give thanks for all they do. It is also a time for me to reflect on the wonderful joy that comes from being a mom. Being a mom is something I am proud of, and I give thanks every day for the blessing I received when I gave birth to my son. The road is not always easy, but as Mother’s Day approaches, I want to give thanks to all the moms.

If you read my column you know I am a mom. I have a teenage son whom I love and cherish. I can’t imagine what life would have been like without him. The day I became a mom, my life changed. I read that when you are a mom you wear your heart on the outside of your body, and that is a good explanation. It does feel that way.

I am fortunate and blessed that I had Brad, that my mom is still with us and that my two sisters also have beautiful children to enhance their lives. Most of my friends are also mothers and we share a bond because of it. When you are a mom, you understand that life as you knew it changes.

Things will be broken, left out or spilled. Your days of sleeping in are over, and late night worrying comes with the territory. You will nurse injuries and broken hearts, you will be driven to the point of insanity - but love them just the same. They are part of you and you would do anything for them. You wonder about them and are ready to drop everything to help them out, pick them up, take care of them. They are your children. It is seeing them grow before your very eyes and knowing that you have to let go and let them find their own way.

Mother’s Day can also be a sad time for those whose moms have passed; for the missing grandmothers and aunts and significant role models. I want to give special mention to those whose moms have left us, as this day of celebration is shared by families, some are left with a void. That same sense of loss may be felt by women who do not have children and wish they did or could. Like Valentine’s Day is hard for singles, Mother’s Day can be heartwrenching for those who do not have someone to celebrate with - or for.

This year Brad and I are not breaking our tradition, but we invited someone to join us for our mini celebration. One of my best friends lost her mom a few years ago, and she misses her every day, though holidays and special occasions are the worst. She is an amazing giving person who has never had children either, so we invited her to come along with us. Our tradition since Brad was about five, is to go to dinner and a movie. Although he is getting older, he does want to continue this tradition, so we are off to see The Avengers on Mother’s Day. The tradition of a school-made gift also continues. Brad gave me a beautiful painting for Mother’s Day. He is an artist, but working with canvases and paints are not his strengths. So for him to create this beautiful painting was impressive; the lighthouse waterway scenery and the lost-love couple depicted in the painting are haunting. I will treasure it.

For the moms-to-be, it will be an amazing journey. For the moms and grandmothers, know that you made an impact. For the wonderful aunts, step-moms, and inspirational role models, know that you are special and appreciated.

Being a mom can be difficult at times. You don’t have the luxuries that you may want, finances can be tight, you may have earned some stretch marks, a few stubborn pounds, some extra grey hairs and a wrinkle or two; but you have brought love and laughter in this world. Happy Mother’s Day!

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A huge thank you to Mary Brink, of the local celiac support group, who invited me to be a guest speaker last month at one of their meetings. This gave me an opportunity to meet with amazing people who live with daily food intolerances, and helped me better understand their continuous challenges. I hope that the quick and easy demos were an inspiration to many of you; now you can make your own amazing recipes in minutes...enjoy!

Thanks also for the gift of Kathy Smart’s newest gluten-free recipe book, it was very much appreciated.

6th Annual Frontline FYI information exchange event! This event will showcase a variety of area agencies and programs offered to all residents of the community, while also providing resources to support and strengthen frontline workers. I will be there, giving free food demos in the “Health Zone” on Thursday, May 24th, 1:30pm-7:30pm at SLHS (1450, 2nd Street East). This will be an amazing free event; food, entertainment and a chance to win great raffle prizes. For more information contact Michelle Gratton at 613-930-0211. This will be an awesome day! I look forward to seeing you there!

I thought that I would share with you some heart-felt cooking seminar testimonials from individuals who are truly making an effort to make amazing, healthy changes in their daily lives.

“What a great way to spend an afternoon! The seminar was very informative, with a lot of great tips to follow in your everyday diet. I received great recipes from Sylvie, and have found a new appreciation for cooking. A true inspiration! Who knew that squash could substitute noodles?! I haven't eaten pasta since the seminar! Great work Sylvie. I will be attending Part 2 of your cooking seminar.”

Thanks for all that you do, Chelsea Malyon Sheconnex BookClub Leader “I'm a foodie! But I made a promise to myself that I would try and eat more healthy foods and lead a more active lifestyle. Bit by bit, it's all coming together. Then I had the pleasure of meeting Sylvie at her Health Nut booth set up at a trunk show at Marlin's Orchard a while back. She inspired me, with her encouraging words and utter enthusiasm about clean foods and back to basics organic gardening...and her homemade Nutella had me sold!!!

I attended both of Sylvie's cooking seminars and would do it again! As I told her, each bite is like an explosion of flavour!!! She teaches how to prepare simple and truly delicious meals and snacks you can feel proud and confident serving your family and friends, knowing you're supporting local growers and that the ingredients are uncontaminated.

She really gave me a lot to think about: how to make more mindful choices in my general purchases, its impact on my health, my environment and our planet. Her approach is holistic, using all the senses with the added benefit of the latest research and links to her multiple recipes. I tell all my friends about the Health Nut and am very proud to see one of our own take a stand and create positive change.”

Merci, Sylvie! Félicitations!”

Raquel Beauvais-Godard My next cooking seminars will start again in October 2012, please email me to reserve your spot at thehealthnut@cogeco.ca or call me at 613-931-3119. In health …

Sylvie Thibert (The Health Nut)

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THE LOCAL SEEKER (May 11 - pg. 8)

A bicycle built for 6 by Lianne Bergeron

Naturally Delicious ... with the Health Nut

This week I added some new recipe videos to my You Tube channel.

These are all gluten-free; everyone can enjoy them! If you want to view these step-by-step videos, all you need to do is go to my official website at www.thehealthnut.ca , click on the You Tube TV icon at the bottom of the main page, and you will find my collection there. I hope you enjoy viewing them as much as I enjoyed creating them. You will also find two gluten-free flour mix recipe videos; gluten-free bread and gluten/dairy/butter/egg-free chocolate chip cookies. I will be selling these on a regular basis at the Seaway Valley Growers’ Farmers’ Market (The Brick) starting Saturday, June 2nd through Thanksgiving week-end, 7am to noon, rain or shine. Come and sample great, natural food!

The Weather I heard that you have had some crazy weather these last weeks. Bathing suit weather one week, snow suits the next. I’m actually kinda jealous!

Here in Holland it’s gray. It’s gray with wind… a lot of wind. It’s gray with rain, and it’s gray with a peek of sunshine. Sometimes it’s just gray. The clouds are low, the temperature, predictably not warm.

Today there is so much wind that I had to get off of my bike just to get up the 1-meter slope on the small bridge. Yesterday there was so much rain that I had my full rain suit on - pants, coat, baseball hat, boots - with the kids covered in plastic, sitting in my bike on their way to swimming lessons. Really, I tried to keep them dry just so they could get wet. Then I dried them off, just so they could get wet again.

I’m going to tell you a bit about the weather here.

First, I’ll tell you about the good things before I start on the bad. Hmm… I’m thinking. Still thinking. Well, it’s very green. Droughts are uncommon here. No chance of blowing out the background in a picture due to the sun shining.

The car gets a regular clean, and in the spring and summer months, it’s light until very late at night, giving you the feeling of having a really long day.

The other side? Well I’m sitting here looking outside and I just feel tired. So tired. No sunshine to give me the shot of energy and vitamin D that I need. All of my beautiful summer shoes and dresses get worn about twice each if I’m lucky, in a year. Motivating myself to go out and have a run has been very difficult this week. A bit of rain OK – but rain and a lot of wind and cold? No thanks. This gray can last for months, in fact, it does last for months and months. I did not move here for the weather but it may end up being the reason I move away.

We had ten days (yes I counted) of proper Canadian winter in February. I loved it. I wasn’t even cold. I had my good warm gear on and was fine. Most days, the dampness level is so high here, that no matter what I wear, I’m cold. As I sit here right now, I have a hot water bottle in my lap to keep me warm, despite having a sweater and jeans on.

I crave the summer. No, I will re-phrase that… I crave the sun. Warm sunshine on my face. Feeling too hot or hot enough to want to have a swim or an ice cream cone.

These days are few and far between. I charge back up when I am in Canada – Cornwall to be specific. Hot summers are almost guaranteed.

What I’m trying to say, is that despite the fact that you all just had snow at the end of April, you don’t have it all that bad! At least your weather is making a statement and keeping you sharp. Enjoy it!

I know I’m planning to enjoy the summer in Cornwall again this year.

I’ll be the woman wearing a different summer dress every day…

About Lianne Born and raised in Cornwall. Lives just outside of Amsterdam,NL. Mom of 4. Published Lianne’s Quick Guide for the Busy Woman – about Babies 0-6 months, which is for sale at KidsKorner and at www.liannesquickguide.com.

My columns will be about life as a Canadian in The Netherlands.

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Character Education at Eamer’s Corners Public School Recently, staff and students at Eamer's Corners Public School were visited by Mr. T.R. Pillay and Mr. Lad from the Canadian Institute of Sathya Sai Education in Toronto.

Pillay and Lad spent the day visiting students in their classrooms and celebrating their efforts to make a difference in this world.

Pillay and Lad are Directors of the Sathya Sai Education Human Values Program (SSEHV), a universal, values-based program that aims to help children and young people develop human character along with academic excellence.

The objective of the SSEHV program is to develop human values in young people so that they can live life to their fullest potential and share and contribute to the general welfare of the local and global community. The goal is to develop character in all aspects of thought, word, and deed, following the five basic values of truth, right conduct, peace, non-violence, and love.

This program was founded and inspired by Sri Sathya Sai Baba, a renowned educationalist, humanitarian, and world teacher.

Staff and students at Eamer's Corners have been participating in this program under the guidance of Usha and Paul Kapoor, who have been volunteering at the school for the past six years.

Usha Kapoor states: "To be an example is the best service one can do. I was seeking ways to grow spiritually and I found that the easiest path is to render selfless service saturated with love. At Eamer's Corners Public School, under Cynthia Seguin's leadership, I was able to do this. I am very grateful to everyone involved in this process."

With the encouragement of the Kapoors, the students take part in weekly sessions of silent sitting, group singing, storytelling, and dynamic thinking, all focused on developing character education. We believe that this program has helped the students to grow and develop positive character traits, and is helping them to become contributing citizens. Values education is increasingly being adopted in various parts of the world.

Pillay and Lad were so inspired by the work of the Kapoors, and the staff and students, that they have adopted Eamer's Corners as one of their model schools, with plans to continue working together to inspire others.

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For Whom Are You Investing?

You may, on occasion, ask yourself why you are investing.

Why go through the fluctuations of the financial markets, the worry over interest rate movements, the fears of today and the uncertainties of tomorrow?

To answer this question, you may need to ask yourself one more: For whom am I investing? Consider the following: You’re investing for yourself. It sounds selfish, but it’s not. You may be investing in your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and other investment accounts so you can enjoy a comfortable retirement lifestyle after working your entire adult life. But you’re also investing so you can become financially independent — free of worries that you’ll become a burden to your grown children or other family members. And given the real possibility of spending two, or even three, decades in an active retirement, it’s imperative that you put as much as you can possibly afford into investment vehicles that can help you pursue your financial independence.

You’re investing for your family. If you have children or grandchildren, you may well want to help them pay for college or university. And, as you know, postsecondary education has gotten much more expensive in recent years, so you’ll need to save and invest from the time your children are very young, and you’ll need to choose the right investment accounts. But you’ll also need to think about other family members, too. Have you built up enough in your retirement accounts so that the money would be sufficient to support your surviving spouse should anything happen to you? Will you have enough financial resources to help support your elderly parents should they require assistance? And will you be able to leave the type of legacy you desire? As you can see, when you’re investing for your family, you’ve got a lot to consider.

You’re investing for your beliefs. Throughout your working years, you may try to give as much money as you can to charitable organizations whose work you support. Yet you may wish you could do even more. And eventually, you may be able to do more.

For example, if you sell an asset that has appreciated in value, there will be tax implications. But if you were to give securities that have appreciated in value to a charitable organization, you could avoid taxes on the appreciated amount, and you may even get a current income tax break for your contribution. You might also want to include charitable organizations in your estate plans, after consulting with your attorney or other estate tax advisor.

As you can see, you’ve got some “key constituencies” counting on you. By keeping them in mind, you should have the motivation you need to overlook the day-to-day ups and downs of investing — while you keep your focus on your important long-term goals.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Advisor.

Edward Jones, its employees and Edward Jones advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice. Please consult your lawyer or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation.

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HEADING For HAPPY with Sara Murphy

How having cancer taught me to breathe Throughout my cancer journey, I felt like I was being repeatedly tested.

First, a miscommunication between two doctor’s offices led to waiting seven weeks for my primary diagnosis. I endured almost two months of whatif’s, not being able to concentrate or sleep, and toying with worse-case scenarios. My parents, siblings, friends and co-workers were all left hanging as well. = I was on the phone a lot with the physician’s receptionists, calling regularly to see if there was any news and pleading for my surgery date to be moved up.

I had no patience. I felt like I had no control over the situation and I was freaking out.

Then, my healthcare team neglected to refer me for cancer crisis counseling.

St. Andrew’s Church Hall, St. Andrews West – This building was used as a hospital during the War of 1812.

When cancer patients initially see their oncologist, they are usually referred to a social worker or psychologist, who then recommends they either attend individual or group therapy, or both. Thyroid cancer patients do not see an oncologist. We are followed by an endocrinologist, an ENT specialist and a radiologist, who work together to formulate and implement a treatment plan.

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None of my doctors referred me to cancer counseling. I believe that they each assumed the other one had already done it. During a complete emotional meltdown, I called the hospital and spoke to a very compassionate psychologist who was mortified that I had gone over six months without having someone to speak to about my diagnosis.

2012 marks the beginning of commemorative events to mark the Bicentennial of the War of 1812. While the war was fought between the American and British nations, many of the battles were fought in the waters and lands that now make up Canada.

Next, my patience was tested following my second surgery.

A very expensive drug named Thyrogen allows me to receive the radioactive iodine I need for my scans without going hypothyroid. Without it, I become severely ill and lethargic from thyroid medication withdrawal.

After my surgery in May of 2011, I was informed that there was a worldwide shortage of Thyrogen. A laboratory batch was found to be contaminated and the Canadian government shut down all production until it could deem the drug safe. The Canadian supplier was the only supplier…in the world.

It took ten months to eventually receive my Thyrogen injections and get a diagnosis on my second recurrence of cancer. Over 100 medical appointments and four years later, I finally got to hear the words ‘cancer-free.’

The difference waiting for my diagnosis this last time compared to the first, was significant. My faith had grown to quite powerful proportions. I told fear to take a backseat. I let the doctors and staff do what they had to do, while I sat back and prayed that they would do their best work. I meditated. I relaxed. I waited…and I breathed.

The waiting part of my cancer journey forced me to learn some valuable new skills- to have faith, let go and just breathe.

Sara Murphy is a freelance journalist, musician, cancer survivor, community cheerleader and mom.

To reach Sara for questions or comments, email saramurphymedia@gmail.com You can also visit her websites at www.saramurphymusic.com or www.saramurphymedia.com www.cleanwaterguy.com

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On June 16, 2012 the Cornwall Township Historical Society, working collaboratively with the Lost Villages Historical Society and the Chesterville and District Historical Society, will be presenting a War of 1812 Arts n’ Artifact Show in the Church Hall of St. Andrew’s Church, located at the junction of Highway 138 and King’s Road (County Road 18) in St. Andrews West. Admission to this historic event is a good will donation to the Cornwall Township Historical Society. Once inside, one is sure to experience many aspects of this most important era in our local and national history.

Among the artifacts on display: musket balls that were recovered from the St. Lawrence River near the Crysler Farm battlefield; a Brown Bess Rifle; a painting of Bishop Macdonell; various Crysler memorabilia and other historically important items. Also included will be works of art that depict this period of history; a local quilt which was a competitor in the War of 1812 Quilt Challenge, sponsored by the Great Lakes Seaway Trail in Sackets Harbour, New York State; and a demonstration of the almost lost art of lace making.

Also on display will be art work entered in the Cornwall Township Historical Society’s “War of 1812 Art Challenge”; the Educational Trunk from the St. Lawrence War of 1812 Bicentennial Alliance; and recreated uniforms for the young (and young at heart) to try on for size. Ron Doering, author of the newly released book Defending our Home, will be on hand for readings from this most interesting depiction of the Battle of Crysler’s Farm. The story is told from the viewpoint of the people whose homes were the location of the battlefield.

Throughout the day there will be entertainment to enjoy. Carson Elliot will be on hand to do some War of 1812 story telling; Sine McKenna will be presenting some Gaelic singing; The Stang Family will perform on the fiddle; and perhaps there will be a bit of Scottish Dancing to enjoy while perusing the art and artifacts.

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Blessed Sacrament Parish Hall, 321 Tollgate Rd. E. Prizes and lunch served.

Cornwall & District Veterans & Family Support Group 6:30 pm. Cornwall Public Library, 45 2nd St. E. An apporunity to find out more and offer your input and expectations.

Take a Break, Connect, Share & Learn At Breakfast Connections 7:30 am. Ramada Inn, 805 Brookdale Ave. Topic: Put the Spring back in your Business with Karen McDonald-Hurley RSVP:613.930.2787 x 22

Summer Fun Darts 7pm at the Loyal Order of Moose, 443 Eleventh St. W. 613938-0666

Mother's Day Supper and Dance with Gilles Boudrias. 7 to 11pm at the Loyal Order of Moose, 443 Eleventh St. W. 613938-0666

Singer/Songwriters in the Round St. Lawrence Acoustic Stage Performance (Morrisburg) 613-543-2514

Trinity Anglican Church Spring Luncheon 11 am to 1 pm. 105 2nd St. W. Craft, bake & book tables on site. Adults: 8$, children under 12: 3$.

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MONDAY, MAY 14 Seaway Senior Citizens Club would like to invite anyone who is interested in Music Theory and Guitar Lassons to join us Mondays from 1:00 - 3:00 beginning May 14 to June 25 inclusive. Prerequisite is that you have a keen interest and are able to bring your own guitar to class. Instruction will be provided by retired teacher Ed O'Brien. Call the centre at 613-4969 for more information or to register.

TUESDAY, MAY 15 Cornwall Horticultural Club Plant Auction 7 pm. Navy Club, 30 6th St. E. Annual, perennials & items of garden interest will be sold to the highest bidders

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Firehouse for Youth @ Cornwall Pentacostal Church.

FRIDAY, MAY 18 Diamond Jubilee Get 2 Gether Contact: 613.932.2720 1:30 - 3:30 at CCVS Agape Center/Carefor Walk-In Nursing Clinic 11 am to 3 pm, 40 5th St. W. Registered nurse on site for general health counselling such as blood pressure, diabetes, checks and more Miracle Healing Service - Christ is the answer Ministry 7pm at Fountaingate Christian Assembly. 949 Mohawk Drive. For more info, call Walter at 613-932-0427.

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Local singer-songwriters perform showcase at new city venue Local singer-songwriters Tracy Lalonde, Stephanie Coleman and Sara Murphy will perform in the first of a series of local talent showcases at the newly-launched ‘The Church on Sydney”.

The ‘A Night at The Church” concert series will offer local musicians and artists an opportunity to perform and showcase their art in a creative, inspiring space to audiences of all ages.

“There is an increasing demand for this type of venue for those looking for a change from the usual club scene,” said coordinator Sara Murphy.

The collaborative workspace at 130 Sydney Street features vaulted ceilings, picturesque stained glass windows and gleaming hardwood floors.

Local entrepreneur and “The Church on Sydney” founder Brock Frost is excited about the event and hopes to see the arts community make use of the space for creative pursuits such as concerts.

“We would love to see events like this happen in here on a regular basis,” said Frost.“ We have this beautiful space here right downtown. It would be great to see people take in a show, dinner, go for a walk down to the park and spend some time downtown in the evening.”

Emerging singer-songwriter Tracy Lalonde has literally blown away audiences with her unique vocal stylings.

Already a local favourite, this 23 year-old’s career is quickly on the rise.

Stephanie Coleman has been a regular performer at the St. Lawrence Acoustic Stage and was a featured artist on the Spirit of a City Compilation CD. Coleman is getting set to release her debut CD of heartfelt songs about love and life.

Singer-songwriter Sara Murphy has been a regular performer on the Cornwall music scene and is coming off the heels of her 2011 EP ‘Bites’. Murphy has performed at the St. Lawrence Acoustic Stage, Liberalpalooza, The Mayor’s Celebration for the Arts and has opened for bands such as The Barstool Prophets and Twilight Hotel.. ‘

A Night at The Church’ will take place on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 7pm.

Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.

The night will also feature special guest ‘2011 Literary Artist of the Year’ Jason Setnyk.

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ART SEEKERS by Sandra Taylor Hedges

SEEKING THE ARTS . SEEKING THE ARTS The Artist and the Law When it comes to Right Brain thinking, we are the best! Need a slogan? Jingle? Musical score? Book on any subject or painting of aunt Mabel? We are your go-to person.

The thing we are not good at, is the Left Brain stuff.

Start talking bookkeeping or legal mumbo jumbo, and you will see our eyes glaze over; if you blink we are gone, hiding under the bed somewhere waiting for the person talking Left ‘Brainese’ to just go away.

It’s not that this left brain stuff isn’t important to us, on some level we know it is at times critical to manage. But going to the left brain for an artistic person is a little like going to the dentist. You know it’s necessary, but if you can put it off for a day or two - or a year - why not?! Eventually though, we have to come out from under the bed and take care of business...or at least know what we need to do in order to avoid the one person scarier to an artist than a tax accountant: a lawyer.

Actually, lawyers like artists! For them they are the Alice to our Mad Hatter, when they are around us they get a little taste of what wonderland is like. Lawyers, for the most part, are people who love to help others in trouble; legal trouble that is.

They spend a lot of time and energy studying the law to protect the rights of the people they represent. They are often willing to give advice before they take you on as a client, but most of them would prefer that you were educated in knowing how to avoid needing them in the first place. I have a good friend in Toronto who is a lawyer. He has been there many times when I’ve needed him to get my legal problems handled, and I am sure his fee was never as high as it could have been; he knew my financial situation and adjusted it accordingly. In return, I introduced him to the wacky wonderful world and mind of an artist.

Why would you need a lawyer? If you are arranging for a gallery show outside of the local scene; signing a record deal; making a film you will eventually distribute; having a book published or protecting your intellectual property in whatever you are creating, you may need the services of a lawyer. If someone is charging you with copyright violation, you will definitely need to talk to a lawyer.

The good news is that there is an organization newly-formed and growing in the city of Ottawa that is here to help artists of all disciplines with legal questions. This organization is called Artists' Legal Services Ottawa (www.alsottawa.ca). I attended the kick-off seminar which spoke of the top ten reasons artists may require the service of a lawyer. In attendance were many young lawyers and representatives from CARFAC (Canadian Artist Representation) and le Font des Artists Canadiens (http://www.carfac.ca/ ). Both organizations should be in your favorites files if you are an artist, as they are there to help protect and advise you of your rights as an artist. The clinic services of ALS OTTAWA are free, as far as you will be given a half-hour consultation meeting to determine your options, understand where you need to go, and to give you an idea of the legal costs involved.

LOCAL RESIDENT GRADUATES FROM KRIPALU’S YOGA TEACHER TRAINING February 3rd, 2012—Josée Larski of Cornwall, was awarded a 200-hour yoga teacher certification from Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Stockbridge, Mass.

Josee is teaching workshops and offers One on One Yoga in Cornwall. She has a special interest in teaching Shamanic yoga and Restorative Yoga.

Kripalu Yoga is a conscious practice of physical yoga postures, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques for integrating body, mind, and spirit.

The 200-hour Kripalu Yoga teacher training, which conforms to the national standards of the Yoga Alliance, provides Josée with a solid foundation in the technical skills needed to teach yoga safely and effectively.

Devarshi Steven Hartman, Dean of the Kripalu School of Yoga, says, “Graduates of the program are in great demand for their in-depth knowledge, clear instruction, intuitive insights into each student’s needs, and ability to guide students to the experience of knowing the Self, which is the true essence of yoga.”

Kripalu, a nonprofit educational organization, is the largest yoga and holistic health retreat center in North America. Each year approximately 32,000 participants take part in more than 800 Kripalu programs on a wide range of topics related to health, personal growth and spirituality. Kripalu also graduates more than 500 yoga teachers from its renowned certification trainings each year, and has a professional association of 2,500 registered yoga teachers as well as more than 30 affiliated yoga studios.

For more information about Josée visit www.4karma.on.ca 702 Montreal road, Cornwall, ON K6H1C4 613-930-9121 or 613-662-7770 Email: 4karma@sympatico.ca For more information about Kripalu, visit www.kripalu.org.

So get out from under the bed and watch for upcoming seminars on various legal issues for artists on ALS OTTAWA’s web site, and make sure you are in the know.

Sandra Taylor Hedges, Fine Artist, Teacher and President of L’association Focus Art Association sandra-taylor-.artistwebsites.com studioonecatsquared.com Focusartonline.org rulesforpainting.blogspot.com Cat Scratches - Studio Blog

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SEEKING THE ARTS . SEEKING THE ARTS Rock the Vote 2012 Quick Summary: -Saturday June 16th @ The Church on Sydney, hosted by Jason Setnyk - 1pm to 10pm, all ages and free admission.

-17 musical acts including Graham Greer, Sean Harley of the Trench Town Oddities, and Sara Murphy.

-Guest speakers include MPP Jim McDonell, North Dundas Mayor Eric Duncan, City Councillors Elaine MacDonald and Andre Rivette For the latest info visit: http://www.cornwallunderground.com p.s. A full time table will be sent out about a week before the event. However Jim McDonell is scheduled to speak at about 3pm just before a set by Sean Harley

-Plus an art show and author's corner.

Cornwall's Rock the Vote 2012 will be hosted by Jason Setnyk at "The Church on Sydney" on Saturday June 16th from 1pm to 10pm. The event will feature 17 acoustic acts, an art show, an author's corner, and guest speakers that represent politics, charities, and non-profit groups. "We have the perfect venue for live music", says Setnyk. ‘The Church on Sydney” located at 130 Sydney Street in beautiful downtown Cornwall is a collaborative workspace that features vaulted ceilings, picturesque stained glass windows and gleaming hardwood floors. The venue was founded by local entrepreneur Brock Frost, and is the perfect place to host a show that promotes civic responsibility and participation.

"The purpose of Rock the Vote is to promote voting and volunteering amongst a younger demographic. Voting is like a muscle, the more we exercise it, the stronger our community becomes. Some young people are voting, and kudos to them, but many are not. An event like this is a good conversation piece to encourage and demonstrate why voting is important, and to celebrate the different ways people can participate and volunteer in their community. This kind of dialogue can start at an event like Rock the Vote, but it needs to continue at the dinner table and at school", explains Setnyk who is a high-school teacher, artist, and community volunteer.

The keynote speaker at this year's Rock the Vote is MPP Jim McDonell. The former mayor of South Glengarry was was elected MPP of Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry in 2011. His parliamentary roles at Queen's Park include being on the Standing Committee of Government Agencies, and he is the official opposition Critic of Consumer Services. There are many terrific speakers lined-up including Mayor of North Dundas Eric Duncan. At 22 years old Duncan was the youngest mayor elected in Ontario, and one of the youngest Mayor's elected in the history of Canada.

Duncan has political experience working for Ontario MPP Jim Flaherty, and working as MP Guy Lauzon's executive assistant. Other politicians speaking are Cornwall City Councillor's Elaine MacDonald and Andre Rivette. Alyssa Blais who is Executive Director of the Agape, Karine Parthenais who is the founder of Sheconnex, Rose Megill who is the Chair of the City's Youth Advisroy Committee, Sarah Smith who is the founder of community development project "Friends of Rodney", and Fred Cappuccino who is a founder of Child Haven International have also been scheduled to talk.

Playing at Rock the Vote are Graham Greer, Sean Harley of Trench Town Oddites, Rodney Rivette, Sara Murphy, Switchgear, Kings Bishop, Boozehound, Bryden Avenue, Administrator, Roxanne Delage with Marc Carriere, Sandra Whitworth, Tommy Heatley, Chuck Leclair, Elly May, Keegan Larose, Jeremy Farkas, and francophone singer-songwriter Geneviève Lacroix. Greer who use to be in the Barstool Prophets is headlining this special event. He is a professional musician who has toured North America and has played some very well established festivals. Greer works as the Communications Coordinator of Aultsville Theatre, and he is active in the community.

Graham Greer along with Rodney Rivette both serve on the City of Cornwall's Culture Committee.

This will be the first ever Rock the Vote that has an art show. When people enter the lobby of the venue they will be treated to an art show, and also have a chance to meet some local authors. Artists lined-up thus far are Focus Art President and art teacher Sandra Taylor-Hedges, and published cartoonist Jay Schwartz. The theme of this year's art show is community. There will also be an author's corner, where a couple of young authors will promote their books. Ryann O'Byrne will have copies of her book Monarch, and first time author 18-year old Jaymie M Thurler will have copies of her new book My Mother Nature as well. There are more authors and artists to be announced.

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Rock the Vote events have been well attended each year since its founding by Jason Setnyk and Elaine MacDonald in 2003. "In the past we have had Juno nominated musicians, and bands who have played Warped Tour, play at these Cornwall Rock the Vote concerts. We have had guest speakers including Jack Layton, MPP Jim Brownell, Mayor at-the-time Brian Sylvester, and various City Councillors speak as well", explains Setnyk. "This year's Rock the Vote is going to be fantastic again!".

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THE WATER GUY Brent Harper

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ENJOY!

At the time of writing this (my second column), I’m still waiting for my gilt-edged, vellum bound invitation to visit the Water Treatment centre in Cornwall. It must have gotten lost in the mail...

So, that being the case, I’m going to talk to you about what I have discovered on my own from details that I found online about Cornwall water (www.cornwall.ca/en/municipalworks/WaterPurification.asp). What is in it, how it gets to us, and what we can do about it.

(By the way, you can’t copy and paste the above link into your browser. You’ll make a big mess of your computer screen. Glue doesn’t come off easily...)

In 2011, the Cornwall Water Purification Plant treated and distributed over 11,690,000 cubic metres of water. As a comparison, the Aquatic Centre main pool holds 659 cubic metres (659, 000 litres). Math isn’t my strong point; water is, so I’ll let you pull your calculator out!

The water that we get from the City of Cornwall Waste Water Treatment plant goes through several stages: screening and pre-chlorination to control Zebra Mussels; treatment at the Water Purification Plant; and Distribution. The Water Purification Plant is where the water gets processed, screened, cleaned, and...well, purified.

Purification is done through several steps - chemical coagulation, flocculation, filtration and backwashing, UV (ultra violet) disinfection, and chemical disinfection - before being distributed throughout the city, or sent to holding areas (the Clearwell, and the Reservoir), or to waste.

Are you still awake?

The chemical that is used to sanitize the water and remove the bacteria in it is called Sodium Hypochlorite. It is used for primary and secondary disinfection, ensuring any remaining microorganisms after UV and filtration are killed, and providing a residual concentration of free chlorine. The levels of chlorine are all kept at the guidelines dictated by the Ministry of Environment.

The chlorine ‘smell’ in the water isn’t actually chlorine. It is the by-product of the additional compounds added to it that are required to make water clean and safe. The smell is actually an aesthetic concern, not one of safety.

But, who really wants to drink a glass of what smells like pool water?

There are many different ways to remove this smell and taste. You can invest in a whole-home filter that will make even your toilet water smell better, or go with a daily use filter that you fill and keep in your fridge.

Whatever choice you make, ensure it is of high quality and uses a carbon base for taste and odour removal.

I hope I haven’t bored you with the breakdown of how we get our water and the process that it goes through.

It may have been as exciting as watching paint dry, but I hope that it did provide some helpful information.

Feel free to send your comments and questions to brent@cleanwaterguy.com.

I’ll respond to them as quickly as I can.

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JOB TIPS with John

EMPLOYMENT SEEKER Making a Name for Yourself Over the last few weeks, I’ve covered the process and art of applying for a job and crafting resumes. So this week, I thought I would tackle carrying your great efforts thus far into the first few days and weeks on your new job. This is the time of year I start seeing a lot of applications from 'new' workers – those just graduating and summer students. If you fall into either of these categories, this is aimed largely at you.

The first few days at your new job is a critical period. You'll be learning new skills, getting to know the company you are working for, and meeting new people. It can be an overwhelming time. It is also the period in which your employer gets to know you and confirms the correctness of the decision in hiring you.

They will be asking themselves questions as to whether or not you will fit in, whether you're able to learn the job, and whether they can trust their business to you. In their minds they are taking a risk and - to a degree - a leap of faith. Make sure they know they have made the right decision and that you are indeed the person for the job.

Stand out from day one. Clearly, attendance and punctuality are key. Nothing sends up red flags more than a new employee who is late; especially during the first little while on the job. Of course dress and decorum is critical. How you present and conduct yourself during work time will reflect on how people view the company. Be open to learning. You should receive some kind of introductory training when starting a new job. If not; ask. Make sure your new boss knows you want to learn as much as you can and understand all aspects of the job. This is the period during which your employer will start making a decision about you being a long term employee. There is so much more to starting a job than the nuts and bolts of the work itself. I've heard people comment when discussing overall performance that as long as they do the basics then that's all that counts. Not true. Ultimately it is about building trust and confidence, and showing them that they’ve made the right choice in hiring you.

Avoid acting as if this is just something to do to earn a bit of extra money while you are waiting for school to start again, or until something better comes along.

People that do this don't last very long or are rarely invited to return next summer. I've hired students - both local or returning to town - for the summer who turned out to be some of my best employees. They act with utmost professionalism and treat the job with seriousness and dedication. In return they know that they never have to worry about applying for a summer or after-school job. Indeed, I start checking in with them around April to see when they are available, and keep a spot open for them. Others, still in high school, know that if they choose I would offer them a full time job as soon as they graduate. What they do that makes them stand out isn't necessarily based upon the metrics or empirical evaluations we use to see if they can do the job. It's their overall performance that makes them stand out.

They've branded themselves as people that can be depended on, who will do everything they can to make themselves and the company look good.

I f you are starting a new job or if this is your first job ever, there are certain things you must know and will want to make sure your employer is discussing with you from day one. First and most importantly, work - while a serious business - should not only be fun, but it should be safe. Make sure you receive training in what you are doing and that the actual work environment is safe. If you are using machines or tools of any kind, make sure they are in good condition and you have been trained on how to use them. Do the machines have guarding on them? Do they look as if they have been inspected or maintained on a regular basis? If not – or if you feel uncomfortable in operating a machine or tool of any kind - make sure you bring it to the attention of the supervisor immediately. Should you be wearing any particular safety equipment such a boots, gloves or safety glasses? If you think you might need something; ask. You cannot be faulted for asking. Indeed, it shows you take safety seriously. Most importantly, never do anything you think is dangerous or that you have not received training for. Employers are required to train you properly, and the vast majority of them will. Again, at any time, if you feel that you need to be shown something again to become more comfortable; ask.

You never know if you will need this summer job again, or, if for whatever reason you cross paths with a past employer (potentially reapplying for your old job back).

Let them know that you are the employee they want. Show that you're eager to learn and tell them you are indeed an asset to the company. Be safe at all times and if ever you don't know something or want to be trained; just ask.

Quick Bio John has been involved in recruiting in the Cornwall and SD&G area for the past several years having interviewed, selected and onboarded hundreds of employees for some of the area’s biggest companies. He has lived and worked as far afield as the UK and Hong Kong in a variety of fields. Before becoming a Logistics and Warehouse Sector Staffing and Talent Acquisition Specialist, he was in private practice as an Inward Investment Economic Development consultant in Montreal after having lived an exciting period as a Canadian Forces Intelligence Officer. With a Masters degree in Public Policy and Public . . . Your choice, choose Winmar High School Diploma? Administration from Concordia • STRUCTURAL DRYING University he is a firm believer in the • FIRE & FLOOD • ODOUR CONTROL • SEWER BACKUP Prior Learning Assessment value of education and dedicates • WATER EXTRACTION • MOULD DECONTAMINATION & Recognition much of his time helping develop and 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE coach new employees to assist them YOU MAY BE CLOSER TO A DIPLOMA in achieving their professional and Winmar Cornwall thaan you think th think! personal goals.

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So few people recognize the influence they actually have, whether that is among friends and family or where they work. You might be thinking to yourself, “Really. It doesn’t feel like that most of the time, in fact, I feel like I have no say what so ever.” And I understand that point of view as it is a view I once held.

My beliefs have however, shifted. The more I have studied the Law of Attraction, the more that I understand that what lives inside of me, my beliefs, my values, and my thoughts, are largely responsible for what I attract and experience in the world.

According to the Law of Attraction, like attracts like. It is magnetic in that sense.

Imagine that you are a magnet and that everything going on in your internal environment, your head and your heart, is exactly what you will draw into your life.

Like attracts like.

Now you may be concerned about this because you are suddenly aware that what you have been focused on is not exactly positive, in fact it may be downright ugly and spirit depleting. No need to worry. You can change this by shifting your focus.

To begin the process imaging that you are a pebble, a beautiful multi-colored and multi-faceted one filled with vibrant energy. You are now dropped into a smooth glassy surface of water by some great universal force. Are you with me so far? As you envision this, notice what happens the moment you as a pebble strike the surface of the water. The point of contact sends out a series of ripples.

The water represents the water line of life. With you as a pebble, recognize that you get to consciously choose what energy you infuse in that waterline. You can choose to fuel those ripples with kindness, love, respect and joy or, on by contrast, with meanness, fear, judgment and ‘ich’.

Knowledge of this important ‘Ripple Effect’ is critical in shifting your life and using that old phrase ‘turning your life around’. It asks you to become consciously aware, every day, of the influence you want to have in the world. This is where your power gets fueled, for once you decide, you begin to attract a different energy from the outside world as well.

Imagine this: you wake up in the morning. Before jumping into your day, you take a few precious moments to consider the day ahead of you. Review the landscape – – – –

who will you be with? what work will you be engaged in? what meetings will you be attending? what will you be doing?

Once you have a sense of what is before you, decide what your intention is for each situation. How do you want people to experience you? What do you want to add to any interaction at work? You might decide on something like: – – – –

I make heartfelt connections with everyone who crosses my path.

I make a positive contribution to any projects I take on.

I am open to new opportunities that come my way.

I am a source of inspiration and joy.

Once you have formulated your intentions and offered them to the Universe, begin your day. Watch for the roadSIGNS, the small yet significant clues that your intentions are making a difference. And, most importantly, notice how others respond to you and how the energy around you shifts.

None of YOU are small, in fact you are much larger than you imagine. As soon as you turn your attention to living consciously and intentionally, your life begins to shift and your influence magnifies. Remember, thoughts and beliefs are intentions and if your thoughts and beliefs are tainted with the negative, your life reflects the same energy. You get to choose which field you play in, to be a beneficial influence to the world or a detrimental one. It begins with you and your intentions.

Here is my challenge to you – begin each day with intentions which are positive. You can even use the ones written above – I offer these to you. Practice doing this for 21 days (it takes 21 days to embed a new habit) and see what happens. Why not – you have nothing to lose except to begin to shift your life to a new place. Let me know what happens!

WHEN YOU’ VE GOT TO GO... by Jeannie Gagnon

roadSIGNS by Betty Healey

The Ripple Effect

Stepping off the plane, the smell hits you first. It smells like a tropical rainforest – wet and earthy. You look around and feel as if you are in another country way south of the border. But, you’re not. You’ve traveled to Vancouver, BC, and it’s February. You feel like wearing shorts but you’re conflicted since it is still Canada in the winter.

Most people think Vancouver is a big city, but in actuality, Vancouver is a much smaller city than it seems, with fewer than 600,000 residents. It is surrounded by about twenty other municipalities that make the area swell to over 2 million people.

Vancouver is also known as the only place in Canada where you can go to the beach in the morning, downhill ski in the afternoon, and enjoy a culinary delight in the evening. It also has a huge temperate rainforest. Taking a walk in Stanley Park, you may catch a glimpse of a whale swimming by, a harbour seal popping its head up, or one of the resident raccoons. One thing is for sure, you can’t miss the trees, some the size of a small car in width. They are huge, ancient, and empowering.

While in Stanley Park, you must visit the world renowned Vancouver Aquarium. The programs, the animals, and the experience will blow you away. Admission price is $21 per adult, and $13 per child, students and seniors are $16 with valid id. Winter hours are 9:30 -5:00, seven days a week. Plan to spend the better part of the day there in order to fully appreciate all the programs and exhibits.

The natural areas around Vancouver are amazing. If you crave a taste of the coastal mountains, there is plenty to do at Grouse Mountain and North Seymour. If you want to get away from the city without actually leaving, you can head to English Bay and walk the beaches. Or, you can dash over to UBC and check out the Museum of Anthropology to see the magnificent collection of totem poles. Another neat area to visit is the Sunshine Coast, where you can visit Molly’s Reach from The Beachcombers, and maybe even catch a glimpse of Relic. If you are an avid fan of Superman, you can check out Cloverdale, which is the setting for the television show Smallville.

If that’s not your cup of tea and you would rather shop, there are a variety of places to spend your hard earned cash. Take a walk down Robson and visit the multitude of shops. If you’re feeling rich, stroll down West Georgia and you can visit Chanel, Hermes, and Prada. Plus, there are numerous malls to fit all your desires.

Granville Island is a neat area market where you can shop for delicious produce and look at amazing art; from pottery to fabric to paintings.

You might even find yourself shopping alongside movie stars on a break from set, or watching them drive a car in the area while filming the actual movie.

If you have a few days, you can take a ferry over to Victoria or any of the Gulf Islands, or go further afield to Whistler for some spring skiing - and marvel at what a $35 hamburger looks like. If you want to experience Whistler without breaking the bank, seek out the restaurants that the local workers visit.

Vancouver can be a great little getaway for a few days, or as a gateway to see some wonderful areas of coastal BC Who knows, you might find yourself spotting that elusive owl, wandering onto the set of a television show, or even purchasing that one of a kind piece of art. One way or another, you are sure to have a unique experience!

Bio: Jeannie Gagnon is a former National Parks Warden who traded in her gun for a pen and plane ticket. Follow her adventures monthly here.

Until next time….Betty

Betty Healey is an award winning author and inspiring speaker. Her new book, The ME FIRST Playbook, is now available in Cornwall at Laura’s Gift Shop or by ordering from the roadSIGNS website. You can join Betty and Jim for the roadSIGNS TV Show shown weekly on Cogeco: http://www.tvcogeco.com/cornwall/shows/1396-the-road-signsshow. For information regarding Betty’s coaching and upcoming retreats or to subscribe to her monthly e-newsletter, contact Betty at betty@roadSIGNS.ca or visit her website at www.roadSIGNS.ca.

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A weekly look at racing from both sides of the 1000 Islands

This past weekend was a busy time for racing, with events planned at Brewerton Speedway, Can Am Motorsports Park and Brockville Speedway. The weather was perfect all weekend long, the racing was excellent, and it was good to see some familiar faces back at the track that I had not seen over the off-season.

My weekend began with a trip to Brewerton Speedway on Friday night. This track is one of my favorites, as the Big Block Modifieds always put on a great show. They have a weekly driver lineup that is filled with future Hall of Fame racers, and it is an exciting place to be on Friday nights. The Modified feature was as good as any I have seen, with Jimmy Phelps coming from the 16th starting position to take the win in the 35 lap Modified feature. Almost equally impressive was the run that Matt Sheppard had, coming back from problems in his qualifying heat and a 22nd starting spot to battle through the field to finish second. Ryan Bartlett and Joe August Jr. had career best finishes at Brewerton with third and fourth respectively, while opening night winner Ryan Phelps rounded out the top five. Jerry Lobdell Jr. won the IMCA Modified feature, Joey Garafalo won the Mod Lite feature, while Zak Petrie won the 4 cylinder Super Stock feature for the second straight night.

Saturday was going to be a really busy day. Brockville Speedway had a practice scheduled from 1 to 4pm, and then I was going to leave there, and head to Can Am Motorsports Park. The rain that we’d had on Thursday night made the Brockville pit area a mess, and they decided to postpone the practice until Sunday. I did get over to Can Am though, and had a great night of racing. The Modified feature was won by Chris Raabe. The win was the 100th open wheel Modified victory of his career, dating back to his Sportsman debut in 2005. Brian McDonald finished second, Zach Aubertine was third, Danny O’Brien was fourth, and 358 Modified rookie Tom Conklin rounded out the top five. Brandon Hagan, Dylan Evoy and Dean Patterson finished on the Sportsman podium after a great battle in their 20 lap main event. Chris Thurston and Anthony Stockman rounded out the top five. Pete Stefanski was the Pro Street winner, Dale Caswell won the Late Model feature, Ray Bechler won the Thunder Car main event, and Tiger Chapman Jr. won the Mod Lite feature.

With Brockville practice getting postponed until Sunday, it set up for a full weekend of racing. There was a fantastic turnout of cars on hand as local race teams took advantage of a wonderful Spring day and shook their cars down before opening night. As much as I love racing at the other tracks, Brockville is home, and it was nice to get back to the track for the first time since the Fall Nationals last October.

This coming weekend is the season opening nights at Mohawk International Raceway and Brockville Speedway on Friday and Saturday night. Both tracks appear to have an incredible field of drivers lined up, and I am looking forward to seeing who will be on hand opening night at both tracks.

Cornwall Speedway will open the following week with a 100 lap Mr. DIRTcar 358 Modified/Canadian National Series event, along with a full racing program on Sunday, May 20th. The following day, the Mr. DIRTcar 358 Modified Series teams will then travel to the other end of the province for a race at Merrittville Speedway, in Thorold, Ontario.

I encourage everyone to get out this weekend and support your local racetrack. If you haven’t been to a race before and you are reading this, organize a trip to the track with your family. It is affordable family entertainment.

If you can’t make it to the track, you can always follow along at home with my live raceday reports from the track, follow Finish Line Web Design on Twitter @finishlineweb17, Facebook at facebook.com/finishlineweb17, or on our website, finishlinewebdesign.ca.

I look forward to seeing everyone at the track in just another week. I hope you continue to enjoy my weekly column. As always, any comments or suggestions can be sent to crevelle@ripnet.com

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Kings making history

Pipers Point with Rodney Wilson

Border Patrol with Craig Revelle

SEEKING SPORTS NEWS What the Los Angeles Kings are accomplishing in these NHL playoffs is simply amazing.

After taking out the No. 1 seeded Vancouver Canucks in five games, then sweeping the No. 2 ranked St. Louis Blues, Los Angeles now has the opportunity to eliminate the No. 3 seeded Phoenix Coyotes.

No team has ever done that.

The Kings run reminds of what the Montreal Canadiens did in the spring of 2010. The 8th seeded Habs upset the Presidents’ Trophy winning Washington Capitals in the first round (Washington had finished with 33 more points than Montreal), and then they shocked the defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins in Round 2. Montreal ran out of gas however and was ousted in five games by the Philadelphia Flyers in the conference final

But the big difference is that the Habs won both of those series in seven games. Los Angeles is an incredible 8-1 in these playoffs. They have barely broken a sweat yet so you’d have to say that Jonathan Quick and the Kings are the favourites vs. the Coyotes.

Then again they’re up against a Phoenix team that has a red-hot goaltender themselves in Mike Smith. And the Coyotes have ousted two 100-point teams in Chicago (101) and Nashville (104). For the third straight round in fact, I’m betting against Phoenix.

Remarkably, both the Kings and Coyotes were out of the playoff picture with only three weeks to go in the regular season. Either way, one of these two teams will compete for their very first Stanley Cup. COYOTES A HOWLIN’: Dave Tippett is doing an incredible job with what he has been given in Phoenix; mainly players that weren’t wanted elsewhere. GM Don Maloney has picked up pieces here and there: Antoine Vermette, Daymond Langkow, Gilbert Brule and Michal Rozsival to name a few. Of course the biggest move Maloney made was signing unrestricted free agent Mike Smith to a two-year deal last July 1. Through two rounds, Smith has a GAA of 1.77 and an out-of-this-world save percentage of .948.

ANOTHER VICTIM IN PHILLY: Do you think the Philadelphia Flyers are second-guessing their decision to sign goalie Ilya Bryzgalov to a nine-year deal last summer? No city, not even Toronto, is this hard on goaltenders. Bryzgalov, after two great seasons in Phoenix, seemed like a sure bet for Philly, but he was mediocre in the regular season and he had a 3.46 GAA in the playoffs.

That number is inflated because of the high-scoring series with Pittsburgh, but Bryzgalov never made the big save against the Devils in Round 2 and gave up far too many weak goals. Perhaps the Russian goalie should spend less time thinking about the universe.

ALFIE SHOULD RETIRE: I have to admit, I never was a big fan of Daniel Alfredsson. However, that all changed this season, which was a dream one for the Ottawa Senators captain. I admire what he accomplished as a 39-year-old. Not only did he score 27 goals and 32 assists, he led the rebuilding Sens to an unlikely spot in the playoffs. And he was a captain at the All Star Game, which was played in Ottawa. All too often, we see veterans play one or two years too many. Injury problems slowed Alfie down the year before; he scored 31 points in only 54 games. He redeemed himself this year but can he do it again as a 40-year-old? I don`t think so. It’s time for Alfredsson to retire, on a high note.

DOES AGE MATTER?: The Devils are the oldest team in the entire NHL with an average age of 29.9.

Goaltenders Martin Brodeur (40) and Johan Hedberg (39) certainly bring that number up. Phoenix is the 7th oldest team (28.6), Washington is 11th (28.1) and the Rangers are 21st (26.9). On the other end is Los Angeles, which is the fourth youngest team (26.6).

PUJOLS SNAPS SKID: Albert Pujols finally hit his first home run of the season last weekend against Toronto. Pujols hadn’t homered in 33 games, dating back to last year. It was the longest drought of his career. Pujols, who signed a 10-year $250 million deal in the off season, has struggled in his first year with the Los Angeles Angels. Through his first 31 games, the future hall of famer’s batting average is .198.

LIND STRUGGLES CONTINUE: Speaking of struggling, you have to wonder how long before the Toronto Blue Jays give up on first baseman Adam Lind. After belting 35 homers and 114 RBI with a batting average of .305 in 2009, Lind has averaged 25 homers, 80 RBI and a .244 batting average in the two seasons since. This year, he’s off to a slow start again, batting .198 through his first 28 games with 3 HR and 10 RBI. If the Jays are to contend, they need more production from the first-base position.

NASH A CLASS ACT: Canadian basketball star Steve Nash accepted the general manager position with the national men’s senior team this week. Nash, who is a free agent this summer and will likely return for at least one more NBA season, is taking on this challenging role, which is a non-paying job.

The classy Canadian is a great leader and he will pour his heart and soul into a program that has given him so much. It sure would be nice to see Nash finish his career in Toronto with the Raptors, although he’d have to forget about his dream to win an NBA championship.

LNAH FINAL ALL SQUARE: The LNAH championship is down to a best-of-three and it will be decided this weekend. Windsor and Thetford are all square at 2-2. Game 5 went Thursday night in Thetford. Game 6 is in Windsor on Friday and a deciding seventh game, if necessary, would be played on Sunday back in Thetford.

PIPER’S POINT: Playoff poolies have been puzzled through two rounds. I’m running a playoff pool in which you choose any 16 players and I’ve never seen anything like this: There are 30 guys in this pool and the average remaining players per entry is incredibly 2.4! As far as predictions go, I’ll take Los Angeles over Phoenix and the winner of Washington/New York over New Jersey.

Email Rodney at rodwilson@gmail.com or follow him on Twitter @piperspoints

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SPINAL COLUMN with Dr. Paul Poirier

EAT RIGHT TO FIGHT INFLAMMATION Inflammation is your immune system's response to injury or infection. The inflammation process cleans out damaged tissue and sets the stage for healing to begin. But, if something interferes with the complex chemical balances of the immune system, the body fails to produce antiinflammatory responses. In this case, inflammation becomes chronic.

We doctors of chiropractic are concerned with the negative effects of chronic inflammation, which range from allergies to life threatening diseases. Headaches, back and neck pain may also be a sign of chronic inflammation (referred to as CI).

CI also often manifests as autoimmune conditions such as fibromyalgia, lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. The body reacts to a non-existent threat and attacks its own tissues. In other cases, CI can be mild enough to go unnoticed, yet cause cumulative damage over time to one or more organ systems. The possibilities can include cancer, heart disease, diabetes or osteoporosis.

THE FOOD FACTOR In addition to maintaining regular chiropractic care, one can reduce or prevent out-of-control inflammation with smart food choices. Research tells us that what we eat is directly associated with blood levels of C-reactive protein (CRP). This protein is a key marker for measuring inflammation. A typical modern diet - heavy in refined grains, sweets and other processed foods - correlates with high CRP levels. Obesity, also rampant today, leads to higher levels of chronic inflammation (Arch Intern Med 2007;167:31-9). Eating to prevent chronic inflammation is not complicated: an anti-inflammatory diet with smart foods such as what you'll find at Farmboy supermarkets.

DAIRY, EGGS & MEAT Several animal products contain anti-inflammatory compounds. One that is receiving a lot of attention lately is conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a fatty acid abundant in meat and milk from grass-fed animals (J Dairy Sci 2000;83:1016-27). CLA is also found in nature's most perfect food: the egg (particularly in free range birds). Research shows that CLA is a potent anti-oxidant with anti-cancer traits. In addition, CLA appears to combat inflammation and heart disease (Nutr Metab 2010;7:5).

FACTS ON ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS The essential fatty acids omega 3 and 6 are so named because they CANNOT be manufactured by the body. They must be obtained by food sources. Omega 6 functions to activate the immune system and trigger inflammation. On the other hand, omega 3 converts into powerful compounds that counteract the inflammatory response.

Many modern health problems are blamed on a disproportionate high ratio of omega 6 to omega 3 fatty acids in today's western diet.

The omega 3, known as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an important building block of the brain...something I'm all too personally familiar with. DHA consumption is critical to prevent inflammation of the brain, a precursor to many diseases of the central nervous system (J Neurochem 2007;101:577)

TRANS FATS AND SUGAR: TWO TO AVOID When it comes to preventing chronic inflammation, two foods are best avoided altogether: trans fats and sugar. Trans fats are already an infamous villain. They are synthetically produced by adding hydrogen atoms to certain unsaturated fat molecules, hence they are also known as "hydrogenated oils". A revealing study demonstrated up to 73% higher levels of the inflammation marker CRP in individuals in the top 25th percentile of trans fat consumption (J Nutr 2005;135:562-6).

ENTREPRENEURS in action

Dr. Paul Poirier

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New Business Using Innovative Approach To Treat Chronic Pain Glenn Cameron couldn’t have come up with a more suitable name for his new business in the Thirteenth Street Medical Centre.

The founder and CEO of Innovative Therapy Canada, Mr. Cameron is using cutting-edge approaches to treat conditions that cause chronic pain. In the process, he’s already starting to make a name for himself across the continent.

From his well-appointed clinic on Thirteenth Street East, Mr. Cameron has pioneered a new treatment approach for chronic pain conditions using a combination of shockwave therapy and deep Pictured here at the ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, tissue therapeutic massage therapy. The results to date have been impressive, and May 8th, Left to Right are: Tylor Spink, Lynn Sauve, his clients are leaving the clinic with a new lease on life after having gone through Glenn Cameron, Shannon Lapointe and Tyson Spink other treatments with little to no success. “There are a lot of people who were giving up, but we are now giving them hope to go on,” said Mr. Cameron.

Among other things, Mr. Cameron is using this new approach to treat a pelvic condition known as pudendal nerve neuralgia. He is the first of his kind in North America to do so, and word of his successful treatment approach is spreading fast. Mr. Cameron has treated patients from all over Ontario, Quebec and the U.S., with some from as far away as Wisconsin, Orlando and Chicago. Other clients will be arriving shortly from Minnesota, California and Texas.

“One by one, we’re fixing people,” said Mr. Cameron. “We’re also bringing people to Cornwall for treatment that they can’t get anywhere else. It’s a pretty neat thing for Cornwall.”

What makes Innovative Therapy even more unique is that Mr. Cameron has a visual impairment, however that is offset by a keen sense of touch.

“I use a hands-on approach to get to the source of the pain,” he said. In addition to treating chronic pain conditions, Innovative Therapy also treats a wide variety of ailments such as nerve entrapment, knee and pelvic dysfunctions, sports injuries, joint replacement trauma, scar tissue, surgical tissue damage, bladder infections, prostatitis, bunions and other foot problems.

“Mr. Cameron has created a highly-specialized business that is turning heads not only here in Cornwall, but in other parts of Canada and the United States,” said Candy Pollard, Business Consultant with the Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre. “We wish him and his staff the very best.”

The clinic is located at 30 Thirteenth Street East. Office hours are Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm by appointment only. You can find more information about Innovative Therapy Canada online at www.innovativetherapycanada.com or by calling Lynn at (613) 933-3400.

ENTREPRENEURS IN ACTION is a new initiative by the Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre to profile small to medium-sized businesses that have recently opened in Cornwall, S.D. & G. and Akwesasne. To see all of the current profiles, please visit the Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre website www.BusinessEnterpriseCentre.ca or contact Candy Pollard, Business Consultant at 613-933-0074 email: cpollard@cornwall.ca

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WRITERSFEST 2012 WRAPS UP AT THE LIBRARY WritersFest 2012 came to a successful end in late April as hundreds of people benefited from advice given by presenters who for the most part are writers and authors themselves. They gladly shared their knowledge ranging from how to put story ideas together to getting your book published. Pictured on the left is Chief Librarian Dawn Kiddell who presented a session on the library's extensive resources for writers and authors. She is congratulating aspiring writer Shannon Williams who won a KOBO EREADER, the WritersFest 2012 grand prize.

WritersFest 2012 was financially supported by the Friends of the Cornwall Public Library. The next WritersFest is being planned for 2013.

MORTGAGE MATTERS with Derrick Cracknell

JennFit by Jennifer Christoff

JennFit HEALTHY RECIPE:

Why Use a Mortgage Professional There are generally two ways to get a mortgage in Canada: From a bank, or from a licensed mortgage professional.

While a bank only offers the products from their particular institution, licensed mortgage professionals send millions of dollars in mortgage business each year to Canada’s largest banks, credit unions, and trust companies - offering their clients more choice, and access to hundreds of mortgage products!

As a result, clients benefit from the trust, confidence, and security of knowing they are getting the best mortgage for their needs.

Mortgage professionals work for you; not the banks.

Therefore, they work in your best interest. From the first consultation to the signing of your mortgage, their services are free. A fee is charged only for the most challenging credit solutions, and it’s especially under those circumstances that a mortgage professional can do for you what your bank cannot.

Whether you’re purchasing a home for the first time, taking out equity from your home for investment or pleasure, or your current mortgage is simply up for renewal, it’s important that you are making an educated buying decision with professional, unbiased advice.

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