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Vol. 3, Issue 23
June 15, 2012
about CORNWALL PEOPLE for CORNWALL PEOPLE by CORNWALL PEOPLE
BIKERS against BRAIN CANCER Devon Payette - Quite the entertainer at the Pre-Ride Fundraiser Supper held at Vieux Duluth on Wednesday, June 13th. Extraordinary NF2er — Devon Payette
By: Kim Gillet (Devon’s mother)
Devon, seen here in his new leather vest, bought as a gift from Kinsmen member Jody Archambault, was 5 years old in 2007 when he developed pneumonia and was admitted to our local hospital. During that time, he developed a staggering gait and a kinked neck, which no one seemed too concerned about. I thought that maybe he had an ear infection, but several days after leaving hospital this had not resolved and he was falling for no apparent reason. A CAT scan revealed a large tumour in the posterior fossa of his brain. We were quickly transferred to the regional children’s hospital and after a battery of tests it was revealed that he actually had 4 other tumours in his little body, including one on the (R) optic nerve that had already rendered him blind in that eye (no one knew). Hindsight is 20/20 and looking back there were several symptoms that we now knew were a result of that tumour. He had two surgeries in 3 weeks and they removed about 80% of the tumour that had compressed his brainstem to the point that it was no thicker than a sheet of paper. After the first surgery, they told us it was a benign meningioma . The topic of NF2 was not brought up until after his second surgery. He had genetic testing but that came back negative so he was diagnosed by the traditional criteria. Within 9 months, that tumour had grown back to its original size and he was referred to a larger center in the city of Toronto. He had his third surgery just over a year after the first two. Again, they were unable to remove his entire tumour. Because it graded as an aggressive tumour, the opinion of two teams was to radiate, so with great trepidation we traveled 2 hours daily for six weeks for radiation therapy. Each surgery left Devon having to relearn to walk and use his right arm and hand. He has (r) sided hemiparesis and his (r) vocal cord is paralyzed so he does have episodes of choking. He has always persevered to do everything everyone else is doing. He would tell his father “Never give up, right Dad?” before we even knew about the NF2 motto! Since 2008, Devon’s MRIs have always been “no growth” until this October when we were advised that his (R) VS and a tumour at L3 in his spine have grown. Thankfully, he is not experiencing any symptoms at this time . Devon, now 10, likes to run; a sport he can participate in alone as his doctors have banned contact sports. He continues to exhibit his fighting spirit and never gives up. He inspires me and many other people in his life. He never worries about winning the race. Just to participate and finish gives him a tremendous amount of joy and a feeling of accomplishment. He has an old soul and a sunny spirit and I feel truly blessed by God to be his mother.
Devon, this year’s poster child, will be at the Bikers against Brain Cancer Fundraiser ride tomorrow, Saturday June 16th, hosted by Earthway Family Chiropractic (812 Pitt Street, Cornwall) Registration 911 am with a Pancake Breakfast, Ride 11am-2pm and a BBQ with A few lakeview lots are still available for 2012 Season. Other lots available. Door prizes 2-4pm. Lakeview Lots with trailers for sale.
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FOR SALE: white oak dining room set, one leaf, 6 chairs and 2 captain chairs, buffet with light inside, paid $6,000, asking $2,000. Telephone 613-932-8696.
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FOR SALE: 1980 - 280ZX Datsun, asking $15,000. Call 613-932-1875 for more info. FOR SALE: 1 wooden outside door and 1 aluminum screen door. Both 34” x 81 1/4”. $20 each, very good condition, plus a TV stand $10. Call 613-932-1781.
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July 30 to August 3, 10 a.m. to noon, or 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. BOOK EARLY AS SPACE IS LIMITED FOR THIS FREE PROGRAMME. The chorus from the Cornwall Operatic Society's March 1954 production of Gilbert and Sullivan's operetta "Patience." The Society was founded in 1948. "Patience" was its sixth production. The male chorus included Ernie Irwin, Bill McLean, Ron Sullivan, Robert Braut, Hubert Lalande, Russ Bailey, H.O. Hodder, Harold Gunther, John Dobbie, Gerry Forget, Steven Hill, Robert Jeaurond, Gabriel Ethier, Albert Morin, Raymond Besner and Robert Disotell.
The Cornwall Operatic Society presented Gilbert and Sullivan's "Iolanthe" in 1951. Four of the principal characters were Mrs. Cyril Watson, as Queen of Fairies; Dr. A.B. Peachey, as the shepherd; Mrs. A.B. Peachey, an Arcadian shepherdess, and Mrs. W.J. Thomas as Iolanthe, a fairy.
The Cornwall Operatic Society's 1950 edition of "The Mikado." Jack Walker plays the role of Pooh-Bah. Back row from left, Mrs. Murdie Stewart, Mrs. W.J. Thomas, Miss Louise MacArthur, Miss Grace Griffith, Mrs. G.H. Tomlinson, Mrs. H.O. Hodder. In front, seated Mrs. Wm. Castle, Miss Gladys Ford, Mrs Bruce Secord and Mrs. B. Brindley. Courtaulds Canada provided financial support for the production while Mrs. Gunther designed, sewed and fitted many of the costumes. The play "The White Haired Boy," was performe d St. Patrick's Day, 1948.
The Crystal Palace in the Yates Block, Pitt Street, just south of 2nd (now Schnitzels). In 1913 the owners of the theatre boasted "We don't claim that we have the best but we do claim that we have one of the best among the best. We get the best pictures to be obtained irrespective of cost. We try to get pictures that will please everybody, men, women and children of all classes and we usually succeed. Its no accident that makes our pictures so steady, clear and free of eyestrain. Its simply because we have the most modern machinery and have a curtain made by ourselves after weeks of experimenting, and which we know shows a better picture than the most expensive curtain made. Then again, we have one of the best pianists in the city who knows how to play the pictures, and our drummer is as good as the best. We have a theatre that could not be more sanitary and better ventilation, kept cool at all times with large electric fans. Our projection machine is absolutely fire proof, having an automatic fireshutter, thus making you perfectly safe from that standpoint." In 1920 the theatre was renamed the Imperial under the management of Messrs. St. Armand and Charlebois.
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A postcard image from the Archives of Ontario showing the interior of the Wonderland Moving Picture Theatre on Pitt St., probably before World War I.
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EYE ON SOCIETY
ARTS, CULTURE AND POLITICS Rock the Vote is this weekend! Come one and come all, this Saturday, June 16th at the Church on Sydney. Rock the Vote is a free all-ages event that runs from 1 pm to 10 pm. It features 17 acoustic sets including Graham Greer, and guest speakers like MPP Jim McDonell, plus an art show in the lobby and an author's corner. Rock the Vote is sponsored by Ourhometown.ca, The Local Seeker, the Fox 101.5, and Mix 96.1 FM. This event is being hosted by Jason Setnyk. 2012 Finalists for the Seekers Choice Awards! Contributor of the year presented by The Local Seeker: Sylvie Thibert, Jason Setnyk, and Sara Murphy. Literary artist of the year presented by The Cornwall Public Library: Bradley Pennel, Thom Racine, and Jaymie Thurler. Musical artist of the year presented by Mix 96.1: Mélanie Brûlée, Rodney Rivette, and Graham Greer. Visual artist of the year presented by Jet Set Pub and Tanya Flaro with Royal Lepage: Tracy Lynn Chisholm, Jason McNamara, and Kevin Lamoureux (KAV Productions). New Business of the year presented by Cornwall Business Enterprise Center: Wiggles and Giggles Kingdom, Dish - Real Food, and tie between Spirit Tree Yoga and the Church on Sydney. Existing Business of the year presented by Systèmes O.R.O Systems: The Health Nut, Riley's Bakery, and The Grind. Home-based business of the year presented by Earthway Family Chiropractic: Ground Soap, The Rhythm Room, and Dandoo's Hair Salon. Congratulations and good luck to all! Buy your tickets now: http://thelocalseeker.com/awards/store/products/seekerschoice-awards-ticket/ Photography Exhibit 2012 Call for Submissions: The Cornwall Regional Art Gallery is looking for submissions to its third annual juried photography exhibition, taking place August 23rd to October 5th, 2012. The competition is open to all photographers using any kind of photographic process. The Gallery will be accepting entries from August 7th to 11th, 2012. The show’s awards night will take place Thursday, August 23rd at 7 pm. For more info or to download the entry form: http://www.cornwallregionalartgallery.ca/comingsoon/call-forsubmissions-photography-exhibit2012/
to include November 16th and 17th. All performances will be at Dream Builders Studios, 2107 Second Street West. For more information, please phone 613-3611429. Visit the event page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/391178174261845/
THE ENVIRONMENT Cornwall Transit’s Clean Air Day promotion a huge success! Cornwall Transit enjoyed a big boost in ridership on Wednesday, June 6th as thousands of residents took advantage of the free rides being offered in celebration of Clean Air Day. The transit service recorded a total of 6,045 passenger boardings on Clean Air Day, making it the most successful day yet in the six-year history of the annual event. In 2011, Cornwall Transit offered 5,333 free rides on Clean Air Day. By comparison, the average passenger boardings on Cornwall Transit for the three previous weekdays was 2,834. “The response to our Clean Air Day promotion exceeded our expectations,” said Transit Manager Len Tapp. “We received alot of positive comments from the public, including many first-time riders. We’re hoping this event will encourage them to ride Cornwall Transit on a regular basis.” City Councilor Elaine MacDonald, Cornwall Transit Committee Chair Jason Setnyk and Pat Baranowski of Corus Entertainment served as Mystery Riders for the event, and they rode the bus throughout the day, randomly handing out monthly bus pass prizes to riders. This marked the sixth year that Cornwall Transit has offered free rides in celebration of Clean Air Day.
SOCIAL JUSTICE Tri-County Literacy Council offers tutor training! Tri-County Literacy Council is planning a Tutor Training Workshop on Monday, June 18th, 2012 and Tuesday, June 19th, 2012 from 10 am to 4 pm. This two-day workshop will train volunteers in how to tutor adults with basic literacy needs. Topics to be discussed include the characteristics of the adult learner; assessing the learner’s needs and understanding the learner’s plan. The skills you learn will lead your student to develop a portfolio of accomplishments. The workshop is interactive and open to persons with the skills necessary to train others. To register call 613-932-7161 or email at volunteers@tricountyliteracycouncil.ca . A $35 charge (tax-deductible) applies for training materials.
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
James Hrkach Solo Exhibition at Cornwall Regional Art Gallery! Nearly three decades of Eastern Ontario artist James Hrkach's work will be on display at the Cornwall Regional Art Gallery later this month. The works in this exhibition - largely oil paintings - are explorations into figurative composition. The few abstracts, still life’s and landscapes included in the show are additional studies that, according to Hrkach "yet again serve to confirm the importance of thoughtful composition." "His style...you can feel the subject's presence communicating with you," said Sylvie Lizotte, executive director at the Cornwall Regional Art Gallery.To the left is his work titled "Self on Caramel". The Hrkach exhibition will be on display from June 19th to August 3rd, 2012. Meet the artist at the opening reception on Tuesday, June 26th, from 7 to 9 pm. Gallery hours are from Tuesday to Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm. Visit www.cornwallregionalartgallery.ca for more information. Theatre hosting auditions! The Seaway Valley Theatre Company will be hosting auditions for their Autumn 2012 production, Nunsensations! The Vegas Revue, on Monday, June 18th and Tuesday, June 19th. The tryouts will be at the Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational School, 437 Sydney Street, beginning at 7 pm. Five women of various ages are required. As this is a musical cabaret, singing ability is also necessary. Rehearsals will start in late August and the show dates are as follows: Friday, November 2nd; Saturday, November 3rd; Sunday, November 4th (matinée); Friday, November 9th; and Saturday, November 10th. Depending on demand, the run may be extended
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MORTGAGE MATTERS with Derrick Cracknell
Remaining proactive in trying times With the uncertainty of job loss racing through many people’s minds these days, taking a proactive approach to this issue by putting mortgage payments aside while you’re still actively employed can help set your mind at ease. Planning for the future and potential job loss is one of the most important undertakings you can make to ensure you can pay your mortgage in an uncertain economy. Dominion Lending Centres Mortgage Professionals often suggest you put money aside each pay period so you can place six to twelve months’ worth of mortgage payments into a short-term GIC as security for a possible job loss. And, best of all, if your job remains secure, you can take the money out of your GIC and make a pre-payment back on your mortgage on your anniversary date, which can end up saving you thousands of dollars in interest payments. Refinancing to access your home’s equity If it’s not plausible to save money each pay period, refinancing to access the equity you’ve already built up in your home is another valid option for planning ahead in uncertain times. In addition to freeing up money to store future mortgage payments in a GIC, some of the money can also be used to pay off high-interest debt – such as credit cards – and get you and your family off to a fresh financial start. You will find that taking equity out of your home to pay off high-interest debt can put more money in your bank account each month. And since interest rates are at historic lows, switching to a lower rate may save you alot of money – possibly thousands of dollars per year. There are penalties for paying your mortgage loan out prior to renewal, but these could be offset by the extra money you acquire through a refinance. With access to more money, you will be better able to manage your debt. Refinancing your first mortgage and taking some existing equity out could also enable you to make other investments, go on vacation, do some renovations or even invest in your children’s education. Keep in mind, however, that by refinancing you may extend the time it will take to pay off your mortgage. Options for paying your mortgage down quicker There are many ways to pay down your mortgage sooner that could save you thousands of dollars in interest payments throughout the term of your mortgage.
Most mortgage products, for instance, include prepayment privileges that enable you to pay up to 20% of the principal (the true value of your mortgage minus the interest payments) per calendar year. This will also help reduce your amortization period (the length of your mortgage), which, in turn, saves you money. Another way to lower the time it takes to pay off your mortgage involves changing the way you make your payments by opting for accelerated bi-weekly mortgage payments. Not to be confused with semi-monthly mortgage payments (24 payments per year), accelerated bi-weekly mortgage payments (26 payments per year) will not only pay your mortgage off quicker, but it’s guaranteed to save you a significant amount of money over the term of your mortgage. If, for instance, you have a $100,000 mortgage, an interest rate of 5% and an amortization period of 25 years, your monthly mortgage payment would be $581.60 and your total payments for a year would be $6,979.20 ($581.60 x 12). To understand the savings accelerated bi-weekly mortgage payments can make, take the monthly mortgage payment of $581.60 and divide it by two ($581.60 ÷ 2 = $290.80). Next, take that payment and multiply it by 26 to arrive at your total payments for the year ($290.80 x 26 = $7,560.80). As you can see, by using the monthly mortgage payment plan, you’ve made payments totalling $6,979.20 for the year, while using the accelerated bi-weekly mortgage plan you’ve made payments totalling $7,560.80 – a difference of $581.60. Basically, with accelerated bi-weekly mortgage payments, you’re making one additional monthly payment per year. Using this example, you would reduce the amortization on your $100,000 mortgage from 25 years to just over 21 years, and your total savings on interest over the life of the mortgage would be just over $12,000. By refinancing now and paying off your debt or putting money aside for future mortgage payments, you can put yourself and your family in a better financial position.
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Hey there! Wasn’t that a Cornwall’s Programs continue crazy hail storm last week-end? I wasn’t sure so we what was are h a p p e n i n g… p r e t t y a exp nding scary stuff! My garden our team ! took a little beating and I’ll have to nurture it back Supplement your family income while serving your community. to health this week. I need Visit new families in your own community along with new parents. those amazing organic veggies! Part time-flexible hours. A car and computer are essential. They are such a big part of our life, there’s nothing like Serious inquiries only please. picking fresh produce right in your own back yard...what a treat!!! You will be contacted by email if you are considered for this position. Another sold-out success this week at the Seaway Valley Growers Farmers’ Market (The Brick, every Saturday, rain or shine, 7am to noon). It was nice Email resume to; gyork@welcomewagon.ca to see so many regulars and some new weekly clients line up for greathttp://www.welcomewagon.ca tasting, natural, organic homemade goods as well as gluten-free products. Many people sampled chickpea cake with chocolate ganache for the first time, and got to leave with the easy recipe and some interesting links and tips. It’s nice to see people taking the time to better their lives; everyone has a story, and I love listening to and meeting so many interesting individuals.
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It was very nice to see so many juicing challenge participants stopping in as well, giving their weekly update. Many of them are experiencing great positive changes in their lives: weight loss, gaining energy, better mood, less joint pain, more patience, feeling younger…now that has to count for something right?! Happy juicing to all of you, and keep up the great work!!! The following just puts so many daily things into perspective…. Affirmations for Life Purpose - The better I know myself, the clearer my purpose becomes. - My unique skills and talents can make a profound difference in the world. - Today I follow my heart and discover my destiny. - I am meant to do great things. - I am limited only by my vision of what is possible. - My purpose is to develop and share the best parts of myself with others. - Today I present my love, passion, talent and joy as a gift to the world. - I need not know the entire journey in order to take one step. - I fulfill my life purpose by starting here, right now. - My life purpose can be whatever I decide to make it. Have a great week! Always remember that you matter, so celebrate your greatness! We are all here for a reason, there is a plan lined out for us, we just need to open our eyes and hearts and make sure not to miss the opportunities when they are right in front of us. We only have one life to live, so live your best life ever! It’s never too late to let your little light shine, right?! In health… Sylvie Thibert (The Health Nut) thehealthnut@cogeco.ca www.thehealthnut.ca 613-931-3119
Scrabble Results for
May/mai 2012 Highest Average/Plus haute moyenne John Apissoghomian 392 pts. Highest Score/le plus haut score Carol Murdock 460 pts. Most Improved Player/Joueur le plus amélioré Mary Geoffrion +36 Number of Bingos (Player uses all 7 letters in one play) Nombre de Scrabbles (Un joueur joue les 7 lettres de son chevalet) John Apissoghomian 20 Dave Dolan 4 Gisèle Currier 2 Norma O’Collin 1 Norma Forsyth 2 Carol Murdock 3 Vivianne Panizzon 1
Mary Geoffrion 1
Lucille Fay 2
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Tempus fugit! How time flies! The Cornwall Scrabble Club, founded in 2010 will be marking its second year. To celebrate the occasion, a tournament (present members only), will be held on Thursday, June 21 2012 at the Cornwall Public Library. Recognition will be allotted in the following categories: Highest Score, Highest Average, Highest Cumulative Spread, Highest Bingo, Lowest Bingo and Most Bingos. Needless to say that during the regular June games, members will be ardent at refining their game skills so as to take some of the ”limelight” in this event. All in all, it will be a fun, lightly more competitive opportunity to socialize and to put into practice all the tricks and strategies acquired throughout these two years. Cornwall Scrabble will take a pause for the month of July, however a Scrabble Camp will be held on five consecutive Thursdays (1:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m.) during the month of August. All Adults (16 +) who have an interest in learning the game or/and those who want to improve their skills may enroll. Present members are welcome to meet for a friendly game; however, the camp will focus mainly on teaching, coaching and encouraging prospective players and according to the rules and regulations of the National Scrabble Association. Should the Scrabble Camp be of interest to you, communicate with the Library 613 932 4796 or Club Director, Vivianne Panizzon 613 931 1792 before July 15. Because of a limited amount of space, a limited amount of applicants will be accepted…. on a first come first served basis. After the summer pause, Cornwall Scrabble will resume its regular games on Thursday Sept. 6, 2012. Newcomers are welcome however it is strongly recommended to participate in the Summer Camp program in preparation to the official games.
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For my young daughter, utter happiness is as simple as a round of minigolf followed by a bubble-gum-flavoured ice cream cone. Do you know what makes YOU happy? When I made the decision to change careers, I put a lot of thought into what type of career would make me the happiest. I considered all of the things about my previous career that I was unsatisfied with. I narrowed my wish list down to: wanting to have some control over my schedule; having a wide variety of daily tasks; interacting with people and having an outlet for my creativity. I also wanted the flexibility to be able to work from home. All of these wishes for my new career were based on my values. I place a high value on spending time with my daughter, nurturing my artistic spirit, looking after my health and feeling connected with my community.
Other wishes on my career list - such as being able to engage in workrelated travel and doing more public speaking - had to be named longterm goals. They are something I still desire, but my other needs are higher on my list of priorities. With planning, small steps and hard work, I believe that in time I will manage to fulfill most of my career goals. Spending time practicing mindful meditation or even just sitting quietly in thought can help you figure out what you place a high value on. You can hone in on what it is that makes you truly happy. Jotting down ideas of what your values and “wishes” are is a very good way to start. When I was a dental hygienist, most of my free time went into creating literature, music, photography and art. Art has always pulsed through the veins of my life; I had just never given it priority. Spend time getting to know your values. Identify and discover what it is exactly that makes you happy. Look into that art class that you’ve toyed with taking or that writers’ group you’ve thought about joining. It’s time to step out of your comfort zone and give yourself the gift of happy. 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
Switchgear ready to rock the vote! Article and Photo by Jason Setnyk Switchgear are opening up for Burton Cummings, July 13th at Lift-Off, and they are playing Cornwall's first ever Ribfest on July 28th. However, if you would like to see a more intimate acoustic performance by this terrific southern rock band, be sure to check out Rock the Vote, Saturday, June 16th at the Church on Sydney in downtown Cornwall. The event runs from 1pm to 10pm, is all-ages, and free to the public. In addition to bands, there will be guest speakers between musical sets, and in the lobby there will be a community-themed art show and an author's corner.
Here is the timetable for bands at Rock the Vote 2012: 1pm - Jeremy Farkas 1:30 - Jody Marsolais drum circle 2pm - Chuck Leclair 2:30- Switchgear 3pm - Sean Harley 3:30 - Sara Murphy 4pm - Keegan Larose 4:30 - Bryden Avenue 5pm - Genevieve Lacroix 9:30 - Graham Greer www.cleanwaterguy.com
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Relay for Life Hosted by the Cancer Society to beat cancer. $10 from 7 pm - 7 am at Farran Park
MISCELLANEOUS Dinner & Theatre at Upper Canada Playhouse call Ross 613.821.2728 Sponsored by Stock Transport with all profits to benefit the Winchester District Memorial Hospital. $50 per person at Upper Canada Playhouse: " Hotbed Hotel" Cornwall General Hospital Nurses Alumnae Dinner Cocktails: 6 pm, Dinner: 7 pm. Royal Canadian Legion, 415 2nd St. W. Contact Catherine:613.932.9164 for reservations.
Community Living Dundas Golf Tournament call Marlene Lewis 613.543.3737x221 $2500 Home Hardware "Hole in One" Entry fee includes $20 donation to Dundas Community Living, 18 holes of golf, plus steak dinner and prizes. $75 11AM at Morrisburg Golf Club
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Cornwall's Rock the Vote 2012 will be hosted by Jason Setnyk at "The Church on Sydney" on Saturday June 16th from 1pm to 10pm. The event will feature about 17 acoustic acts, an art show, an author's corner, and guest speakers that represent politics, charities, and non-profit groups. See you there! Cornwall Farmers Market. Downtown on George Assaly Lane 8am to 12pm
Bikers Against Brain Cancer Motorcycle Ride leaving from 812 Pitt Street. For information or to a download a pledge form visit BikersAgainstBrainCancer.org
Father's Day Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser from 11 am to 3 pm. Adult Community Healing Resource Center, 125 Amelia St. Adults: 7$, Children under 12: 5$
Chicken BBQ from 4 pm to 6 pm. Christ Church (Anglican) Long Sault. Adults: 15$, children under 12: 8$, children under 5: free Call 613.534.2338 for pre sold tickets.
Rachel's Kids 8th Annual Garden Party & Charity Auction from 1 pm to 6 pm. 1651 Blakely Dr. Tickets are 50$ and can be purchased by calling 613.933.3946
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Worship and the word @ Fountaingate Christian Assembly. 10:30 am with Pastor Brad Montsion. Come and spend time in His presence.
The Ian MacLeod Fiddlers: Summer Musical Concert Series call Gary Stokes 613.347.1363 $10 per person 7 pm at Salem United Church - 10941 County Road 2
Free Family Activities at the Cornwall Community Museum from 2 to 4 pm. Lamoureux Park, Water St. W. Make a special gift for dad or join the scavenger hunts, games & more! BBQ Chicken & Strawberry Social 613.543.0722- limited tickets available.
Call to order. $15 (Adults) $6 (6 - 12) $0 (5 & under ) 4:30 pm at St. James' Anglican Church
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“A Night at the Church” concert series. Chuck Leclair, Joe Hehir and Graham Greer. Sit back and enjoy another evening of outstanding performances in this inspiring and artistic downtown MISCELLANEOUS space. Tickets $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Please visit www.thechurchonsydney.com or call 613.932.2665
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Seekers Choice Awards. Come celebrate the best local entrepreneurs and artist of the year with the Seeker Chicks! Tickets $45 per person include Dinner, Wine, Entertainment and dancing. RSVP before June 19. 613-935-3763. Proceeds donated to Maison Baldwin House.
Knights of Columbus Annual Yard Sale 1 pm to 8 pm Also Saturday, June 23rd: 7 am to 3 pm & Sunday June 24th: 9 am to 12 noon. St. Joseph's Parish Hall, Oak & Maple St., Lancaster. Miracle Healing Service Christ is the answer Ministry. @ Fountaingate Christian Assembly, 949 Mohawk drive. Call Walter at 613-932-0427. Starts at 7pm, Everyone Welcome. We will have Don Edwards with one of the best violin player for Gospel Music plus a great testimony.
Worship & Praise Night SATURDAY PRAISE AND WORSHIP NIGHT" Fountaingate Christian Assembly church 942 Mohawk Drive. Take Brockdale North turn left at Toll Gate pass the train tracks to the right unto Mohawk Drive. We meet once a month on every 2nd Saturday at 7:00pm in the church sanctuary. We celebrate and offer praise to a mighty God that we serve. The night is filled with worship music, personal testimony, and co operate prayer. We want to invite believers and non believers for some good fellowship. Everyone is Welcome
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Cornwall Outdoor Club de Plein Air (CODPA) upcoming events June 16 Cycling 10000 Island Parkway. 7:30 am June 17 Horseback Riding. Ottawa. 10:00 am June 23 Strawberry Pic Nic. Charlottenburg Park 3:00 pm June 23 Camp Stove Cook Off. Charlotenburg Park 4:00 pm June 24 Hike & Supper.Colton NY 9:00 am Jume 29 Movie Night. Cornwall June 30- juLY 2. Camping & Canada Day Cel.ebration. Gatineau/ Ottawa
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FRIDAY JUNE 15TH @ The Grind in Cornwall. Jazz music with Candy Provost
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SATURDAY JUNE 16TH speakers @ The Church ROCK THE VOTE with 17 bands + guest to 10pm/FREE. on Sydney in Cornwall - All Ages/1pm
Our second show will feature some of the area’s most talented male singer-songwriters. Sit back and enjoy another evening of outstanding performances in this inspiring and artistic downtown space.
SATURDAY JUNE 16TH e Breakfast Bikers against Brain Cancer Pancak rnwall. @ Earthway Family Chiropractic in Co , BBQ 2-4pm & door prizes Registration 9-11am, Ride 11am-2pm
Chuck Leclair is a familiar face in the Cornwall and Ottawa live music scene. A big supporter of live local music, Chuck performs at numerous local events and organizes open mic acoustic shows. Chuck knows how to get the audience engaged and is a crowd favourite at Cornwall’s Buskerville. He has played onstage with many local acts such as Winston Marley and Sara Murphy.
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Singer songwriter Joe Hehir has been living a life of music. Whether it is trumpet, piano, guitar or singing, Joe has no problem expressing himself musically. A former jazz musician and Humber music student, Joe is back in the area and can be found writing, recording and licensing his original music. Graham Greer toured across Canada extensively as the former lead singer of the popular rock band The Barstool Prophets. Since venturing out as a solo artist after the disbanding of the Prophets, Graham has won several awards for his unique style of songwriting, including ‘Best Male’ at the 2009 Barrie New Music Awards. He has opened for many popular Canadian acts, including the Dave Matthews Band, David Lindley and Amanda Marshall. Lately, Graham has been playing the Toronto music scene and working in the studio as both a producer and musician. The ‘A Night at The Church’ concert series was created to offer local musicians and artists the opportunity to showcase their talent in a creative and inspiring space to audiences of all ages. Tickets $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Please visit our site at www.thechurchonsydney.com or call 613.932.2665 for more details.
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Finding or Being a Mentor No matter how much education you provide for yourself there is nothing that can replace the role of the Mentor. A Mentor for the layman out there is a person who is willing to share with another younger version of themselves everything that they have learned around the career or profession they specialize in with the goal of helping that person succeed. This relationship is not the same as a teacher who receives compensation for their effort by means of a fee or a salary. The Mentor teaches their protégé the tricks of the trade so to speak and guides them into the world of Art (at least in our case). I cannot think of this relationship without thinking of the Karate Kid movies where Mr. Miyagi says to Daniel “ We make a deal, I agree to teach you and you agree to learn, OK” because that is it in a nutshell. The Mentor is willing to share his time, energy and talent to help their protégé meet or exceed his abilities in the world. The protégé must be willing to follow the direction of their Mentor or they should not waste the Mentor’s time. It is for this reason that care should be taken to choose the right person to mentor; if this person is not committed to their dreams why should you be.
So why would you want to mentor anyone anyway, what’s in it for you? Not a whole lot if you are expecting kudos and accolades for a start but what you will get is the satisfaction of knowing you have passed on your legacy to someone who will hopefully do the same one day. This is a time honoured tradition that the Arts have embraced as well as Artisans as a way of passing on what the Master Artist knew to the next generation. In the past the apprentice artist would learn everything from the ground up for example a painter would learn how to build and prepare the canvases for the Master painter eventually reaching the point where he would be able to paint his own commissioned work with his own protégé or apprentice assisting him. Today things are a little different in how we do our business but one thing hasn’t changed young or young at heart emerging artists need guidance from someone who knows the ropes and that may be where you come in by being a mentor. Imagine helping to mould the next generation of Artists to be the very best they are capable of just because you are willing to give a little of your time and experience. When I look back on my career as a visual artist I know that without my Mentor I would have never had the confidence to go back to college, enter Art Shows or even show my work to anyone. My Mentor gave me the confidence to face the world and be the best I could be; she also kicked my butt on occasion when I needed it. Now 22 years later we are still as close as sisters even though we are 1800km apart geographically. If you don’t have a Mentor and feel you could benefit from one I will speak about find your Mentor in my next column Sandra Taylor Hedges, Fine Artist, Teacher and Past President of Focus Art 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 Summer Sizzle Ah...summer has finally arrived, and for most of us we welcome summer after a long Canadian winter, and an unpredictable spring. The various flowers are blooming in your gardens - well, the flowers you didn’t pull out thinking they were weeds! I’m hoping I am the only one who made this mistake during my ambitious spring garden clean-up. If you are a gardener, you are out there every day checking on those veggies to see how they are coming along. You may have already sampled some of those fresh-from-your-garden veggies. It really is exciting to see those seeds you’ve buried in the ground grow into a plant that produces mouth-watering side-dishes or preserves. When you are not tending to your gardens, you are mowing and trimming your grass. After all, having a lawn that looks like a golf course is every homeowners’ dream. If you own a pool, you have spent countless hours adding chemicals, backwashing, cleaning the filter and vacuuming the leaves that have settled at the bottom of the pool over the winter. Now you have managed to get the water from green to clean. Congrats! You can now enjoy relaxing and cooling off in your pool. Or can you? As you look around the outside of your house, you see all the things you would like to get done before fall rolls around, and we know all too well, summer is short-lived. Time is of the essence if we are going to get all of our outdoor projects done, and not put them back on the list for next summer. For the past three years, I have made a list of all the things I want to get done around my house, and I am sure you make a list as well; it keeps us on track and focused in order to accomplish some - if not all - of these projects.
For those of you with young children, summer can be more stressful than the school year. We go to work wondering what they are up to all day, and we are pretty much guaranteed the house will not be in the same condition as we left it, despite our plea to keep the house clean; put dirty dishes in the sink; if it belongs in the garbage, put it in the garbage; and hang up those wet pool towels! I have given up on all those requests a long time ago, now I am just grateful if my house is still standing when I get home. I can deal with the cleanup myself much easier than giving a lecture on what I know will repeat itself the next day. I have shared this conversation with other parents, and it seems I am not alone. We have come to the same conclusion: save our breath and just clean up. Of course there are always the days you come home and all has been done; you are amazed. What a great feeling! You can take a few minutes and breathe before firing up the BBQ for supper. The funny thing is…we have a sneaking suspicion there is a reason for everything being in order, and we get prepared to find out what that reason might be. We hurry to get supper on the table and throw on a change of clothes so we can get to the sporting event we signed our kids up for earlier in the season. Despite our desire to be able to enjoy the summer evenings at home, we want our kids to be in sports during the summer for so many reasons. You sit through the game, cheering and supporting the team, looking forward to going home and sitting on your back deck before those nasty mosquitoes come out. Before you can get up off the bench, your son or daughter approaches you…ah, here comes the reason everything was done before you got home: you are asked in front of the friend and the friend’s parent if they can have a sleepover. I remember those days only so well, the first thought that entered my mind, I knew it. Then my strong desire to say “No, not tonight”, and give multiple reasons as to why it was not a good night. It always somehow came out of my mouth as “I don’t care”, and then I’m suddenly having a conversation with myself, I do care! I just wanted to come home and relax, not sit here and serve snacks and drinks and watch kids swim in the pool! Do you do this to yourself? Now we get one or two weeks vacation from our work outside the home, which doesn’t mean we get a vacation from the work at home...unless you are the family that takes your kids to all the fun-yet-exhausting theme parks in order to give your kids a fun and adventurous experience. Yes, we enjoy these vacations also, even though we have not taken any time to rest our minds and bodies before we go back to our jobs. Before we know it, September rolls around and we are saying, “Where did the summer go?” Yep, summer has rolled into fall, and we have been so busy doing we have forgotten to just be. We are human beings, and we very seldom take the time to just be. I encourage you to start your day enjoying the morning sun with a cup of coffee, or your favourite beverage while you listen to the birds, wandering through your garden and enjoying the fruits of your labour. Until next time, take a few minutes daily to get your sizzle back, while you enjoy what seems like the shortest season: SUMMER. You deserve ‘me’ time, so start your day by taking care of your families’ most important asset…..YOU!!! Enjoy your summer!!! http://thesizzlecoach.wordpress.com
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METHOD; -Cut the angel food cake into bite-sized pieces. -Prepare the box of lemon Jello according to package directions. Allow it to partially set, then with an electric mixer, whip it until fluffy. -Whip the cream until stiff, then combine the whipped cream and the whipped Jello. -Add to them the marsmallows and well-drained canned crushed pineapple. -Pour this mixture over the cake pieces, making sure that they are all covered. -Pour this in a trifle dish. Top with some maraschino cherries. -Cover with a piece of plastic wrap and refrigerate. This can be made 2 days ahead. ENJOY!
thought out. If I choose path A, it could go this way. If I choose path B it could veer in this direction, and path C could mean a whole different outcome. I am at the crossroads again. No matter which direction I choose, I have to make some big changes and adjustments.
I am a work in progress. Part of me feels I should have an ‘under construction’ sign on me. I know some exciting choices are in my future, but I am still unsure of which direction I want to go. I look around and know that some things have to go. I want to remove the excess, I want to get things in balance and I need to put things into perspective. Two of my closest friends recently moved to new homes and new areas in town. One upsized and one downsized due to changes in life. One of my best friends had been contemplating moving for some time, and one day, after a series of disappointments and changes, she decided to do it. She put her house up for sale, called a real estate agent and let her know what she was looking for. After only seeing a few houses, she found the one that she wanted, in the area of town she desired to live. Now as she packs up her residence and prepares for the move, I have to admire her. Unlike me, she is able to let go of things with ease. She is giving away what she doesn’t need, selling things that have outlasted her purpose, and planning her new place and her new life. She did it all in a relatively short amount of time. It’s time for her to rebuild and start anew. My other friend that recently moved, listed her home and it sold very quickly. She has moved to a new location as well, it is considerably smaller, but immaculate and a place she can call her own. Again, in a short period of time everything was packed up and moved. She is settling into her new residence in a new neighborhood and preparing for the next chapter of her life. Both of the friends I described are doing so without a husband or significant other in the picture. I admire them both for their strength and their ability to take these new chances. It is not easy to make these life-altering changes, but I am confident that for both of them, it will lead to a better and brighter future. Knowing that my son is leaving for college in the fall, I find myself re-evaluating everything. What is holding me back? What do I want?What can I do without? What am I afraid of? Is it time to take a leap of faith and do something completely unexpected? Maybe it is. The blank page can be petrifying. Seeing all the white with no plan or any direction mapped out, is daunting. But as any artist can tell you, start with the little things, give it a break for a while, then start with just a few words, or a title, a couple of lines and then all of a sudden, it starts to flow again. So, the future is unknown. Each day a new opportunity presents itself in the smallest way. By making those little changes and paying attention to all of the opportunities presented, you start to see the path in front of you. You make adjustments, you figure out what you want and find the courage to pursue your dreams. I may never find that elusive safe place to land, but by listening to my heart and being open to change, I may find a new destination and an array of opportunities that I can gleefully fill that blank page with. Follow Kris Ward’s Blog at: www.kriscrossroads.wordpress.com
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roadSIGNS by Betty Healey
In Spirit On June 9th, 2012, Jim and I celebrated the 10th anniversary of our Labyrinth and Healing Gardens. This has been a ‘spirit guided’ journey, one which began in 2000 just prior to our move to South Glengarry. In June of that year Jim and I attended a retreat called “Take Your Soul to Work”, a gift we gave to one another in celebration of our 27th anniversary. During one of several meditations we experienced, Jim received a message that he was to build a labyrinth. This was very exciting except that, he did not know what a labyrinth was and had little understanding of its purpose or its history. The journey continued. Jim researched the topic. He learned that a labyrinth is a ‘unicursal’ maze, meaning there is only one way in and one way out. Labyrinths date back to the beginnings of humankind and can be found in almost all cultures around the world. The ancient Greeks wrote about them in their myths. Some of the great cathedrals of the world have them imprinted in the floor, for example the Chartres Cathedral in France. Aboriginal peoples such as the Hopi used them for ceremony. Today, labyrinths are experiencing resurgence around the world, as a symbol of peace, for walking meditation, to build community and more. The ancient has found its way back to the present. Returning to Jim’s vision, once he learned more about what he was being asked to create, the next step was to identify a labyrinth pattern. There are many traditional patterns and the first winter at TighShee (the name of our home and property) we built the complicated Chartres pattern in the snow. It was clear that this was not perfect and far too intricate for us.
The following summer, as the exploration continued, a labyrinth pattern came to me in a meditation (this meditation stuff is powerful!). I drew it out and offered it to Jim. It was clearly atypical, totally unlike any labyrinth pattern Jim had seen in his research. The following winter, we tried again, this time building the new pattern in the snow. Intuitively we knew this was perfect. On June 8th 2002 building began and over the next week the labyrinth was built. What emerged after that has been an intuitive experience in which the surrounding gardens took form. As novices, we had a lot to learn about plants and creating gardens. Most of the design was left to Jim and as he tapped into the earth energies, a series of gardens emerged around the labyrinth and the many trees that are found on the property. The effect is rather magical as there are no corners, only curves. Plant choice was left to me and there have been a few plant mistakes along the way – all part of understanding light and shade, soil composition and simply said, energy. On the event of the 10th anniversary, 40 people joined us to walk. There have been many magical moments here at TighShee (House of Peace) and clearly this was one of them. With friends we have known for 20 years or more and friends who we met for the first time that day, we felt blessed. The blank canvas we were gifted when we purchased the property 12 years ago has come alive, not only with the gardens and the labyrinth, but with the community that is emerging as a result. Dreams do come true. When dreams are founded on intention, the desire to be of service and create a space where visitors realize that they are allowed to simply be who they are, the result is community. In the last ten years, we have hosted twenty or more labyrinth walks. Each one is unique. Sometimes there are five people and sometimes forty. We always know that whoever attends are the perfect people to be there and we never question what happens. This last event however, was undoubtedly the most special of the events, with drummers and singers and plenty of celebration. It was one of those moments when folks come together and connect ‘in spirit’ and this, in my experience, is the most powerful connection of all. Abundantly Yours, ...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-signs-show. 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.
Neighbourhood Watch arrives at Lynwood Forest! by Bob Sloan Recently about 30 residents of Lynnwood Forest gathered to learn how Neighbourhood Watch would be a benefit for their streets. With the help of Sgt Dan Maillé, of Cornwall Community Police Services, Dan Jeaurond, Block Captain, and Neighbourhood Watch spokesperson, Bob Sloan, the merits of the program were presented, and a new Watch was launched. “Neighbourhood Watch works”, commented Bob Sloan, “I have my own personal experiences over the past 20 years, and have been called upon many times to help start Watch areas throughout Cornwall.” “In fact the longest running Watch area is on Monaco Crescent, led by Block Captain Lucien Gauthier for more than 25 years. We can call upon Lucien anytime for help, and he will adamantly tell you the difference it has made on his street, and why he continues to keep it active!” “Neighbourhood Watch promotes how to deter a thief – think of what attracts a thief in the first place, and change the look to prevent your risk. When we network with our immediate neighbours, we improve our ability to reduce crime at home by essentially adding the eyes and ears of our neighbours to assist us in watching our property when we are away.” Says Sgt Dan Maillé. “When your neighbours are familiar with you, they can help keep your home looked lived in which will deter a prowler from targeting you. Neighbours are a valuable asset to you, and can offer to clear newspapers, shovel your driveway, or even park a car in your laneway to keep the look about your home that you are home. This is especially important if you are away for extended periods of time. Neighbours learn who belongs, and can challenge or identify suspicious persons on your property, and we know criminals do not want to be identified”, says Sgt Maillé. Contrary to misconceptions the program does not promote patrolling your street; however it does adopt a strategy of prevention. Lynnwood Forest Residences were given a Home Security Audit Guide to further enforce this point, which included some very good tips for home security. “We can’t stress enough the importance of knowing your neighbours on all sides of your property.” said Bob Sloan. Along with the pamphlet, a handy “Know Your Neighbour” tracking card was given out for residents to encourage them to visit their immediate neighbours and ask for their name, address and telephone numbers. Also discussed and encouraged was the program “Operation Identification”, and how this helps police with identifying stolen property, and is a major defense for home owners for potential break and enters, and loss of property. Whether you feel there may or may not be any issues L – R: Dan Jeaurond, Block Captain; on your Bob Sloan, NW; Sgt Dan Maillé, Cornwall street, when it comes to crime prevention a good Neighbourhood Watch is a must. If you are thinking of starting a Watch program, simply contact Cornwall Community Police Services for further information. Keep in mind it will take a little effort on your part to get it started, and will require you to canvass your street to generate enough interest. The good news is our experience over the years has shown us that your neighbours will respond positively to you, and will welcome your initiative by promising to attend a meeting. The reward is you will have made a difference in making your street safer for all your neighbours to enjoy, and you will be appreciated!
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SPINAL COLUMN with Dr. Paul Poirier
Since having started this new health column, I've had many people approach me and ask me to define what "health" is. So I thought I'd start by going back to the basics in what is known as the 33 principles that underline what "health" truly is! No. 1 THE MAJOR PREMISE The belief that a universal intelligence exists in all matter and continually gives to it all its properties and actions, thus maintaining it in existence. No. 2 THE CHIROPRACTIC MEANING OF LIFE The expression of this intelligence through matter is the Chiropractic meaning of life. No. 3 THE UNION OF INTELLIGENCE AND MATTER Life IS necessarily the union of intelligence and matter. No. 4 THE TRIUNE OF LIFE Life is triunity having three necessary united factors, namely Intelligence, Force and Matter. No. 5 THE PERFECTION OF THE TRIUNE In order to have 100% Life, there must be 100% Intelligence, 100% Force and 100% Matter. No. 6 THE PRINCIPLE OF TIME There is NO process that does not require time. No. 7 THE AMOUT OF INTELLIGENCE IN MATTER The amount of intelligence for any given amount of matter is 100%, and is ALWAYS proportional to its requirements. No. 8 THE FUNCTION OF INTELLIGENCE The function of intelligence is to create force.
No. 19 ORGANIC MATTER The material of the body of a living thing is organized matter. No. 20 INNATE INTELLIGENCE A living thing has an inborn intelligence within its body, called Innate Intelligence. N0. 21 THE MISSION OF INNATE INTELLIGENCE The mission of Innate Intelligence is to maintain the material of the body of a living thing in active organization. No. 22 THE AMOUNT OF INNATE INTELLIGENCE There is 100% of Innate Intelligence in every "living thing", the requisite amount, proportional to it organization. No 23 THE FUNCTION OF INNATE INTELLIGENCE The function of Innate Intelligence is to adapt universal forces and matter for use in the body, so that all parts of the body will have coordinated action for mutual benefit. No. 24 THE LIMITS OF ADAPTATION Innate Intelligence adapts forces and matter for the body as long as it can do so without breaking a universal law, and is limited by the limitations of matter. No. 25 THE CHARACTER OF INNATE FORCES The forces of Innate Intelligence never injure or destroy the structure in which they work. No. 26 COMPARISON OF UNIVERSAL AND INNATE FORCES In order to carry on the universal cycle of life, universal forces are destructive and innate forces are constructive, with regard to structural matter. No. 27 THE NORMALITY OF INNATE INTELLIGENCE Innate Intelligence is ALWAYS normal and its function is always normal.
No. 9 THE AMOUT OF FORCE CREATED BY INTELLIGENCE The amount of intelligence is ALWAYS 100%.
No. 28 THE CONDUCTORS OF INNATE FORCES The forces of Innate Intelligence operate through or over the nervous system in all animal bodies.
No. 10 THE FUNCTION OF FORCE CREATED BY INTELLIGENCE The amount of force is to unite intelligence and matter.
No. 11 THE CHARACTER OF UNIVERSAL FORCES The forces of Universal Intelligence are manifested by physical laws, are unswerving and unadaptable, and have no solicitude for the structures in which they work. No. 12 THE INTERFERENCE WITH TRANSMISSION OF UNIVERSAL FORCES There can be interference with transmission of universal forces.
No. 29 INTERFERENCE WITH TRANSMISSION OF INNATE FORCES There can be interference with the transmission of innate forces. No. 30 THE CAUSE OF DIS-EASE Interference with the transmission of Innate forces causes incoordination of dis-ease. No. 31 SUBLUXATIONS Interference with transmission in the body is always directly or indirectly due to subluxations in the spinal column.
No. 13 THE FUNCTION OF MATTER The function of matter is to express force. No. 14 UNIVERSAL LIFE Force is manifested by motion in matter, all matter has motion, therefore there is universal life in all matter. No. 15 NO MOTION WITHOUT THE EFFORT OF FORCE Matter can have no motion without the application of force by intelligence.
No. 32 THE PRINCIPLE OF COORDINATION Coordination is the principle of harmonious action of all the parts of an organism, in fulfilling their officers and purposes. N0. 33 THE LAW OF DEMAND AND SUPPLY The law of Demand and Supply in the body in its ideal state wherein the "clearing house" is the brain, Innate the virtuous "banker", brain cells "clerks" and nerve cells "messengers".
No. 16 INTELLIGENCE IN BOTH ORGANIC AND INORGANIC MATTER Universal Intelligence gives force to both organic and inorganic matter. No. 17 CAUSE AND EFFECT Every effect has a cause and every cause has effects.
My next article will expand on defining medical terms (i.e. what is diverticul-ITIS versus diverticu-LOSIS, etc.)
No. 18 EVIDENCE OF LIFE The signs of life are evidence of the intelligence of life.
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A weekly look at racing from both sides of the 1000 Islands After being spoiled the first few weeks of the 2012 racing season with unseasonably warm temperatures and dry weather, the past couple of weeks have been quite the contrary as wet weekend weather has changed my racing plans. On the agenda for this weekend was a big show at Mohawk International Raceway on Friday night, Brockville Speedway on Saturday, and Cornwall Motor Speedway on Sunday. I also attended this week’s Kart racing at Brockville on Wednesday evening. Kart racing at Brockville is becoming extremely popular, and once again a total of 60 karts were in action on Wednesday night. Tye David, Matthew McIntosh, Madison Mulder, Gavin Riddell, Jarrett Herbison, Lane Dehaan and Aaron Pugh all took home feature wins in their respective divisions. Mohawk International Raceway was up next with a full show of Empire Super Sprints, Go Nuclear Late Models, a Mod Lite Series race, and a regular show for the Modifieds, Sportsman and Bandits. Although a forecast called for the possibility of thunderstorms, it remained dry throughout most of the day, with the exception of a passing shower on the way to the track. I continued my journey to Hogansburg, New York. I wasn’t there long though when the black clouds started coming towards the track, and before you knew it, rain began to fall, then a hailstorm developed and intensified as the storm progressed. Over the next 15 minutes or so, everyone expected that it was going to be an early night at Mohawk Raceway, but once the heavy rain and hail concluded, the sun was out, and a decision was made to work the track back into shape. It took awhile, and with the efforts of several race teams packing the track, they were almost ready to get the evening started when another shower passed over the track, ending what would have been a great night of racing. The Sprint Cars and Late Models were rescheduled to Friday, July 6th.
A few lingering showers remained in the area on Saturday, but Brockville Speedway remained dry and racing was on as scheduled. This week it was Pat O’Brien picking up his first win of the 2012 racing season, becoming the fifth different race winner in the Modified division at the BOS after five weeks of racing. The eldest O’Brien sibling pulled away from brother Danny O’Brien on the final restart to take the win. Danny finished second, Lee Gill had his best run of the season in third, while last week’s winner Bobby Herrington and Tim O’Brien rounded out the top five. The Modified division may have produced different winners each week, but the same can’t be said in Sportsman as Chris Herbison continues his dominating season with his fourth win of the year. Herbison made a late race pass on Steve Barber and cruised to the win. Barber had his best run of the season with an impressive second place finish. Dylan Evoy finished third, Tabatha Murphy had a great run with a fourth place finish, and Doug O’Blenis rounded out the top five. Bryan Green was the winner in the TUSA Mod Lite Series event, Danny Mocibob won his first ever Street Stock feature and Quincy Roberts captured his first ever BOS Rookie division main event. It was a beautiful Sunday for racing at Cornwall Motor Speedway and they had a regular racing program on tap with Modified, Sportsman, Pro Stocks, Semi Pro and Mini Stocks in action. After struggling the first couple weeks of the season, it was Stephane Lafrance picking up the win in the Modified division over Luke Whitteker, Joel Doiron, Brian McDonald and Tim O’Brien. In the Sportsman division, Chris Herbison once again proved that he is at the top of his game with a win on Sunday night after starting from 18th position. He grabbed the lead on lap 11 of the 20-lap event, and cruised to victory over Cory Winters, Corey Wheeler, Dan Jalbert and Tammy Jalbert. Joey Ladouceur worked his way from 12th position to earn his 96th career DIRTcar Pro Stock feature win, Andrew Giroux was the Semi-Pro winner and Mike Gaucher won the MiniStock main event. This coming week I will be at Brockville Speedway on Wednesday night for some Kart racing, and then back to Mohawk International Raceway on Friday night; Brockville Speedway on Saturday; and Cornwall Motor Speedway on Sunday. 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 at my 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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WRESTLING UNCENSORED with Jeremy Barnoff
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SEEKING SPORTS NEWS Once again I grace the pages of this fine publication to do as only I can do, and that is deliver the detailed and accurate information of the goings-on of professional wrestling in Cornwall. Now, if I haven't lost most of you with the eloquence of my opening statement, allow me to do as I always do and introduce myself. I am the Canadian Wrestling Action Heavyweight Champion, personal Saviour and anointed Prophet Jeremy Barnoff. At the most recent CWA event in Cornwall, fans were left shocked when the conspiracy came full circle and I proved that I am not only the greatest wrestler in all of Canada today, but the smartest as well. I did what no one in the wrestling industry short of Vince McMahon himself could do: I eliminated my own competition and worst enemy in one. Sexxxy Eddy was always a naive fool, more concerned with pleasing the people and courting obese women, rather than winning matches. So I took matters into my own hands and tried to show him that he need not worry about becoming champion, because beating me is a pipe dream in and of itself. However, the simpleton (Eddy) chose to follow his aspirations of gold and tried to beat me, but ultimately could not, as predicted.
Everyone thought that "The Rage" Randy Berry and I were the most bitter of enemies, even this publication fell victim to it, posting pictures of us as supposed rivals. Well just like everyone else, I fooled you. Randy and I joined forces along with CWA Commissioner Eddie Weiss who saw the light and realized he could not contend with your royal flyness, a.k.a. the finest of the finest, a.k.a. I, The Prophet. Now united as one, we, The Center of Controversy, plan to exact our wrath upon all who oppose us in CWA. My words were not lies when I said a civil war was ahead, and at the next event July 21st at CWA Fair Game, all will be expected to fall in line, or fall by the wayside. That's correct, I am issuing an ultimatum to the entire roster of the CWA, I know you all hate me, but you only hate me ‘cause you ain't me. So I am making a promise, here in writing, to call out everyone; from that peasant Sexxxy Eddy to the wannabes like Joey Valentine to the "all-show but no-go" divas to the sound guy, the janitors, announcers, you name it. They will all be on notice that CWA is now The Center of Controversy and all will abide by what we decide. Stand against us, and you will not have a leg left to stand on. Your Anointed Saviour has spoken.
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Pipers Point with Rodney Wilson
SEEKING MORE SPORTS NEWS L.A. took a flyer; and it paid off Two springs ago, Mike Richards, Jeff Carter and Simon Gagne – then with the Philadelphia Flyers –watched the Chicago Blackhawks parade around their rink with the Stanley Cup. Through separate transactions – within the last 12 months – all three players ended up with the Los Angeles Kings, and now they are Stanley Cup champs. The Philly connection doesn’t end there. Former Flyers goaltender Ron Hextall (assistant general manager) and former Flyers coach John Stevens (assistant coach) will also have their names engraved on the Cup. Philadelphia GM Paul Holmgren might not come out and say it, but he sure has to be second-guessing himself after letting go of Carter and Richards in particular. Last June 23, the Flyers changed the entire face of their franchise, as they shipped the veteran Carter to Columbus for Jacob Voracek, a 1st round pick and a 3rd round pick, and their captain Richards to Los Angeles for Brayden Schenn, Wayne Simmonds and a 2nd round pick. Those deals were made to free up cash and sign goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov, who inked a 9-year $51-million deal. And we all know how that experiment is going so far in Philly. Holmgren obviously didn’t think he could win the Cup with Richards and Carter, but Kings GM Dean Lombardi was willing to take his chances. In February, Lombardi acquired Carter and his lengthy contract from the Blue Jackets. The move was risky because Carter was off to a horrible start with Columbus.
But in reuniting the former Flyer buddies, the Kings suddenly had very good depth and two motivated players who took being traded away from Philadelphia quite personal.
front that they added over the last couple of years, including: Richards, Carter, Gagne, Justin Williams and Dustin Penner (who easily wins for the biggest and ugliest beard of the post-season). MOVES LIKE JAGR: Jaromir Jagr is apparently considering at least one more season with the Flyers. The 40-year-old ranks 8th in all-time points with 1,653 (665 goals, 988 assists) in 1,346 games. He passed Joe Sakic (1,641 points) last season but would need to have a big year (and stay healthy) to catch the next guy on the list: former teammate Mario Lemieux, who sits at 1,723 points. NBA FINALS SET: So it’s the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Lebron James and the Miami Heat for the NBA title. Wait a minute; when did Oklahoma City get an NBA team? D-DAY FOR R-KINGS: The Cornwall River Kings will look to make some noise at their first LNAH Draft this Saturday. With the first overall pick at the draft, the River Kings have already committed to taking former NHL first-round pick Sasha Pokulok. After that selection, you can bet Cornwall will be looking to pick up some local talent. Follow me on Twitter (@piperspoints) for updates. PIPER’S POINT: Sure, the Kings have one of the youngest teams in the league and their key players are signed to long-term deals (Kopitar is signed through 2016, Doughty until 2019, Richards until 2020 and Carter until 2022). But, the reality of today’s NHL is that there are no more dynasties and the Stanley Cup is harder to win now than ever before. In fact, nine different teams have hoisted the Cup over the last nine seasons, which is an NHL record. SUPER SUNDAY: Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there on this U.S. Open weekend. Enjoy the golf! Email Rodney at rodwilson@gmail.com or follow him on Twitter @piperspoints
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The Flyers loss was the Kings gain. SUTTER REIGNS: When Darryl Sutter was named head coach of the Kings in December, many wondered how an Alberta farmer could possibly be a good fit in Hollywood. But Los Angeles would go on to win 41 of 69 games with the bluecollared Sutter behind the bench. The key to the clinching win vs. New Jersey was obviously the 5-minute power play. Sutter was quite animated on the bench before the PP started, making sure that his team would play with urgency – and not wait for the perfect opportunity. What resulted was an onslaught that produced three goals and ultimately won the Kings the Cup. CUP DROUGHTS: Now that the Kings have finally won the Cup after 44 seasons, the St. Louis Blues (44 seasons), Buffalo Sabres (41 seasons), Vancouver Canucks (41 seasons) and Washington Capitals (37 seasons) have gone the longest without ever winning hockey’s ultimate prize. Each of the mentioned teams has never sipped for Lord Stanley. And of course, the Maple Leafs are at the top of the Cup drought list: Toronto last won the Cup 45 years ago. DEVIL OF A DECISION: New Jersey goaltender Martin Brodeur appears to be set to return for at least one more season. I have loved watching Brodeur play over the past two decades, but just so I'm consistent and don’t annoy any more Sens fans, I really do hope Brodeur calls it a career – while he's at (or near) the top of his game. I said the same thing about Daniel Alfredsson recently; I’d rather remember Brodeur at the age of 40, taking his team to the Cup final – there’s no way the Devils will be back in this position next season. NEW JERSEY FOR PARISE?: The biggest question mark for the Devils isn’t Brodeur, but whether or not they can re-sign the heart and soul of their team in the coming weeks. Captain Zach Parise is set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1. The list of possible free agents available this summer is slim, especially up front and Parise will receive plenty of attention. At this stage of his career, the Minneapolis native would have to at least consider signing with the Minnesota Wild. OAKE MAKING FRIENDS: During a Game 6 interview with Matthew Perry, the CBC's Scott Oake noted that there were many celebs at the Staples Center, including David ‘Beckman’. Oops. Within minutes, both Scott Oake and David Beckman were both trending worldwide on Twitter. Later on, Oake came back on the air to clear up that he of course meant soccer superstar David Beckham. PRINCES OR KINGS?: A lot was made of how young the Kings are (Los Angeles has the fourth youngest team in the NHL). But they sure had some decent veterans up
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