Issue 33, Local Seeker, Cornwall Ontario

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Vol. 3, Issue 33 September 7, 2012

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Friday, September 28 - 9am to 11am - $20 per person

MAKING A LIVING FROM MAKING ART We will cover a variety of topics including copyrights, marketing, royalties, book keeping and insurance.

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AN INTRODUCTION to PIERRE OUELLETTE Pierre is a graduate of Brock University (Hon. B. A. in Politics and Sociology) and McGill University (LL.B. in Common Law). His extensive business experience ranges from having acted as Corporate Counsel for an international trading company (Triskelion Trading Co.) to acting as Director of Operations for an internet based franchise development firm (Madison Monarch Corporation).

He is currently the Corporate Counsel and Director of Franchise Operations for a newly launched North American franchise network (Natural Way Plant Products Ltd.).

Pierre prides himself on his research and presentation skills. He is a frequent lecturer on Business and Management topics. His most recent lecture series has been for Brock University’s International Entrepreneurial Program. He has also taught at Niagara College and led numerous conference workshops.

Born and raised in Cornwall, Ontario, Pierre now resides in St. Catharines with his wife of 34 years (Karen) and their 3 children.

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FOR SALE: Miniature villages Department 56 pieces (high end product). You may have seen them at Rob McIntosh in Lancaster.

Many retired items, some boxes have never been opened. No more room to keep them. Various prices, too many to list. Some from the Alpine and New England Villages, Dickens, North Pole and Halloween. Please call 613-936-6873

FOR SALE: Chevy Citation Motor Home, Class A, 454 engine, runs well, 68,000 kms, asking $10,900 OBO. Telephone Alan MacDonald at 613-935-8014.

FOR SALE: Utility Trailer, 6ft 5” wide x 12ft, 4,000 ib axle, 14” 12 ply tires with spare, asking $1,100 OBO. Call 613-932-1606.

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Sunshine and lollipops and other ways to water plants

could not A fellow writer once warned me that I live in a only report the “good news” and ing up fantasyland where everything is com roses.

In the A journalist’s job is to report the facts. rting repo for ues aven y journalism field, however, there are man to ose cho can publications you the facts and loads of different types of write for. rtainment, children and family I chose to pursue working with ente us decision. It was not because lifestyles publications. This was a conscio rter. It isn’t because I wanted I couldn’t “hack it” as an investigative repo s that exists in the world. I to turn a blind eye on the uglines before graduating and chose to experienced many types of reporting reasons. pursue a career writing “fluff” for my own evil, hear no evil type.

Don’t get me wrong. I am not the see no of humanity exists. I am all I am well aware that a not-so-pretty side ple are capable of possessing. too familiar with the darkness that peo ivor and daughter of police As a divorcee, a two-time cancer surv all sunshine and lollipops. Just officer parents, I recognize that life isn’t nced fear, heartache, jealousy, like everyone, I have seen and experie rage and disillusionment. w physical anguish and the I know loss and disappointment. I kno the back. Yet, somehow, I am wrenching pain of a cold steel knife in babies and music. drawn to writing about pies, puppies, my share of rainbow Skittles? n, however, Am I in denial? Have I eaten more than of society. I have chosen another directio ors horr the on s focu and s stice inju ld could use a little more balance.

Sure, I could dig deep, expose the negativity in the media and I felt the wor of unt amo ing elm rwh ove an with y dail because I felt called. We are bombarded t. I am a realist. Idealistically.

I am neither an optimist nor a pessimis ing on my needs. the potential to be empty or full, depend both has s glas the me, To e. spac ty water in it and also some emp I look at the glass and I see a glass. I see a plant. e with it, I would most likely empty it. On If I was thirsty, I would fill it. If I was don half full and overlook reality and l. You could persist in viewing the glass ntia pote ter grea its k rloo ove and ty the glass half emp You could choose to continuously see . could take a more balanced perspective you Or . risks, seeing only on the positive rs, based on new life experiences. and you have the freedom to change you own r thei to tled enti is e ryon eve is The wonderful thing about perspective and mom. cer survivor, community cheerleader can n, icia mus st, nali jour e lanc free a Sara Murphy is m ts, email saramurphymedia@gmail.co To reach Sara for questions or commen ramurphymedia.com w.saramurphymusic.com or www.sa You can also visit her websites at ww

Introduces MONTHLY CASH MOB! Here is what happened Sept 5, 2012 at Fused Elements

In an effort to support our local businesses, CBN will be visiting one establishment a month and encourages each member to spend between $5 and $10 at the location. This event is open to the public.

Cornwall Business Network is a not-for-profit corporation that offers a forum for local business owners and self-employed individuals to share their products and services and to engage with like-minded people.

Next CBN Event: Regular Breakfast Meeting - Wednesday, September 19 - 8:00am to 9:15am - Ramada Inn Open to the Public and New Members - $15 includes your breakfast

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things like vending machines and raising, fees, corporate donations, and ario has seen the biggest jump of cafeterias. University tuition in Ont s & e student activity fee has increased Registration deadline for Art anywhere in the country. The averag ay, ating in athletics costs even more.

Culture Summit is this Saturd by 55 per cent since 2001. Particip y h schools charge fees for athletics and September 8th! As of Tuesda Nearly three quarters of Ontario hig red since 2002. Exercise is important to afternoon, 111 people have registe the top amount charged has doubled e y uld not be a barrier to deter som for the Arts & Culture Summit. The a healthy lifestyle, and income sho have more seats, so register ASAP. The children from participating. ay, final deadline is this Saturd of anywhere in the Ontario are the most expensive e in voic fees r ion you e Tuit Hav .

8th ber Septem ion fees have Statistics Canada. Increases in tuit to ing ord mit acc , Sum ntry ture cou Cul & Arts 2 of heard by attending the 201 s with larger debt-loads. The cost esasne Arts & outpaced inflation leaving student Akw and ll rs, nwa yea Cor , nty SDG twe t the pas on and by VOTING markedly over the undergraduate tuition has grown s. The Summit is open to t. Over the same period, the cost of Culture Council's 1st Board of Director cen more than 200 per or ll by ing nwa eas Cor , incr SDG of t den resi a be costs grew the everyone but you need to eased by only 41 per cent. Tuition incr n) to t latio wan (inf g you If . livin ncil Cou ture Cul slowest at Akwesasne to vote for the Arts & 47 per cent in 2010-2011) and the (+2 ario via Ont r in iste est reg fast nt, eve nt 0 per cent). Between 2010 and attend this exciting and importa orial University in Newfoundland (+7 sdgcfdc.on.ca Mem vis@ bda il: ema an is Dav ce Bru d ty tuition fees of anywhere FACEBOOK or sen ario had the largest jump in universi Ont 2, 201 E. FRE is Remember, admission in Canada. eption is Friday, Rec a Gal ion ibit Exh ry rsa ive ts are making 30th Ann ty, but by choice that our governmen anniversary, the essi h nec 30t by its te not is bra It cele To 2!

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October 19, the few at the expense of the to help in the efit sts ben arti t all tha s tes icie invi pol lery Gal Art l Cornwall Regiona ents for Canada's economic future. mitting up to three original Investments in education are investm creation of a mosaic of art by sub ms including athletics, and y believe access for school progra square dimensions. Threengl of es stro I fram in or es vas can on es piec should be affordable. I y education at public institutions dar con ed. t-se ept pos acc also are es piec l should be free. I dimensiona n further and say this: I believe it eve go to like ld as wou y eas (as ok education a s on Facebo t at Queens Park to listen! Make 'Like' local artists and businesse men ern gov the lore imp read I t wha was inspired by everyone. pressing a button)! The following priority, make it truly affordable for not getting a lot of likes is e pag se who n sicia mu l loca a about from the Falling Behind Report er you are in a band or second point I would like to discuss The on Facebook. I wrote this: Wheth disability support programs. My whatever else, if you are cuts to social assistance and the are promoting your small business or scular dystrophy and she was ething, the very least I can r received Ontario Works, she had mu the mo putting your heart and soul into som ed after her. The cost of living Facebook page. That takes ill. My father stayed home and look very do is click the 'like' button of your ris did not. It saddens me that a place to be elitist. I would t up, and benefits under Mike Har wen two seconds. Cornwall is too small have empathy growing up in that endeavours of my friends and gs are actually getting worse, and I thin much rather be suppor tive of the ings in this report: interested in what you are doing, I am ment. I would like to share a few find iron env acquaintances. Even if I am not that rt and passion, and I really do want terms, social assistance and income proud that you are following your hea In real (inflation-adjusted) dollar have declined significantly over the to see you succeed. support for persons with disabilities t and ODSP [Ontario Disability Suppor last generation. Both Ontario Works ibility test wherein “no person is ing gram] use a negative financial elig Fall Pro the to ly rep A : ario Ont in y meet a long and complex Addressing Tuition and Disability for income assistance unless” the G ible SD& elig the of ir Cha as ke spo I ay both OW and ODSP to Behind Report of 2012! Last Frid ditions. This requires recipients of con of ll ber nwa num Cor the at held nce all conditions of ss confere an ongoing basis that they meet Coalition for Social Justice at a pre on fy veri and n ve litio pro Coa G SD& The erstood by Behind report. conditions is often inadequately und of e Public Library concerning the Falling maz This ty. this ibili in elig lved invo many organizations s is on recipients to meet them for Social Justice is just one of rs workers themselves, and yet the onu ake case Spe . get bud ario Ont 3 201 the conditions, recipients can common front - looking ahead to they fail to meet even one of these uld ort Sho rep all.

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I thought that I would share some of my favorite life quotes that always keep my life in perspective and remind me how far I have come and where I want to go:

Once you feel good about yourself again, self-confidence your comes shining through and you find your worth.

You must first be at peace with yourself from the inside out, and only then will you be able to maintain your weight loss.

In health, Celebrate your greatness, Sylvie Thibert

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it is difficult to After being in one place for 23 years, , but it also a move to a new location. It’s exciting est challenges little nerve-wrecking. One of the bigg t stays. You wha and s for me is deciding what goe e until you hav don’t realize how much you really start packing. cardboard As I place treasured possessions in signify, they t wha gave them to me, boxes, I can’t help but remember who t I was wha e to stop and wonder where they came from etc. I also hav hey, didn’t I give that to charity two thinking when I see some things, and . years ago? There is an awful lot of that fits in a box if I don’t want it to weigh Another thing I discovered is not a lot boxes packed well than jam-packed more than me. I am trying to use more family offer to help me pack, but it is and heavy. I had several friends and often comes down to a last minute something I have to do on my own. It and will travel with me to my new decision to see if it makes the cut destination. ion, my son is now happily off at Now as my renovations near complet I prepare for a new address and the college adjusting to residence life, and elmed at the process. To see my life joys of starting over, I still am overwh boxes and totes, it makes me realize compartmentalized in these assorted l things. Did it over compensate for how much emphasis I put on materia I just found comfort in stuff. what was missing? Maybe, or maybe

gs I will keep, but I don’t want to I decided that there are many thin idea of space. I will leave here with overcrowd myself anymore. I like the is a good thing. The process of less than half of what I had and that pick n you lack the time to do it right. As cars downsizing is not easy especially whe and ds frien to n online and as gifts are give up some of the bigger items I posted are gs thin nt realizing that these once importa family and donations are made, I am else. now going to be enjoyed by someone d old is replaced with new, I feel really goo As the last phase of renos take place and Not ugly old carpet was finally torn away. about it. I did a happy dance when the s. orie mem y it was associated with unhapp only was it esthetically displeasing but the e my house in its best condition yet. Who I am proud of the new look and will leav d with time. I hope my old home will be fille new owners will be is unknown at this k the pac I’ll me, for As owners fully enjoy it. laughter and love and that the new ect exp I ple. peo place in a new city and new remaining boxes and prepare for a new are e ther , when I move to my new destination to see many of my family and friends of my and for me to see them. A big piece plans for frequent visits both to see me ories, really sever ties. You can’t box up mem heart will remain here and I will never es box ous vari the me wherever I go and like but lucky for me they are carried with . home, I will handle them with care that wait to be delivered to their new Follow Kris Ward’s Blog at: www.kriscrossroads.wordpress.com

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Come and live a juicing challenge or healthy eating cooking seminar life will change, you will learn this Fall, you will not regret it! Your ize that you matter. You only new things and best of all you will real to you on how you want to have one life to live, the choice is up ision, it is all up to YOU! live it…only you can make the dec me at For more information please email cial website offi my t thehealthnut@cogeco.ca, visi -931-3119.

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Naturally Delicious ... with the Health Nut

Celebrating my 47th birthday last week allowed me to look at how far I have come myself in the mirror and really see in the last few years of my health journey.

Sylvie Thibert, a woman that battled with weight issues for a good part of her life, has - over the last 5 years - managed to maintain a 55lb weight loss and is now living her best life ever!

Anyone can do this, you just need to start believing that it is and possible achievable. One baby step at a time, with lthy living is not a hard work and determination! Hea discipline, and the quick fix;, it is a balance of inner commitment. It is understanding that this is a lifetime not a diet, it is a way of life.

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After a successful first year, the Cor nwall Seaway Lions are hosting their 2nd Annual Poker Run in support of The Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada as well as the Cornwall Children’s Chr istmas Fund.

Rain or shine, this is an event you do NOT want to miss!

Saturday September 8, 201 2 at Air Force Wing # 424 240 Water Street W, Cornwall Registration from 8:00 am until 10: 00 am Breakfast from 8:00 am until 10:00 am $25.00/person (min. donation, breakf ast incl.)

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Weekly Weigh-In

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Chantal Pilon-Dupuis, 35, CSO, 256.8 lbs Quote:The secret to success is having the courage to begin in the first place.

Kim Terhorst, 46, Medical Secretary,249.6 lbs Quote: I’m so anxious to finally get to meet the person I’ve never known, a healthy me!... I hope we like each other.

Adèle Wilson, 31,Teacher, 242.4 lbs Quote: If you aren`t going all the way, why go at all?

River Kings

Rod Wilson, 31, Works in sales for MJM, 241.6 lbs Quote: When you`ve got something to prove, there`s nothing greater than a challenge.

Variety 104 Stephanie McDonald, 27, Social worker, 245.8 lbs

Quote: I want to be the healthy and happy person I know I can be, I want to love me.

Stephanie Lalonde, 41, Marketing Consultant, 204.2 Quote: I`m tired of feeling tired. With this great opportunity

Grant-Marion Construction

Steven St-Pierre, 37, Sales and Leasing Rep, 242.0 lbs Suzanne Ménard, 49, Administrative Assistant, 246.8 Quote: I am in it to get healthy, lose weight and finally feel good.

MacEwen Petroleum

Micheline Sabourin, 46, Accountant, 263.6 lbs Quote: Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels.

Roxane Villeneuve, 38, Manager, 177.8 Quote: The secret of success is having the courage to enter this race in the first place and never, ever give up.

Place St-Laurent Developments

Everyone participating in The Cornwall Biggest Weight Loser Challenge gathered for their first weigh-in on Monday.

20 ambitious Cornwallites take on a 14-week journey toward a new lifestyle as the first annual Cornwall's Biggest Weight Loser (CBWL) begins. After being overwhelmed by nearly 200 applications, the competition organizers Dr. Marie-Josée (MJ) Cardinal, a local chiropractor and the CBWL Health coach along with strength coach and Quest Gym owner Tom Irvine are ramping up for what is promising to be an intensive “quest” to December 14th. Each week, participants will be required to attend four work-outs at Quest Gym as well as meet with Dr. MJ to discuss meal plans and body goals.The two members of the winning team will each receive either an all-inclusive trip to a tropical paradise or $1000 cash.

Good Luck to all the teams!

At Home Challenge - Seeker Team Seeker Chicks Julia and Mai-Liis are taking on the challenge! Every week, they will try to make healthy food choices and get out and exercise. They are joining the hundreds of people who are taking on the “At Home Challenge” of Cornwall’s Biggest Weight Loser. Follow their progress in the pages of the Local Seeker, every Friday.

Julia Lucio, 41, Seeker Chick, 149.5 lbs Quote: I want to get healthy to be able to be there for my kids when they need me and live a long life, minimizing my chances of getting sick.

Caitlin Mingo-Loucks,16, Student, 219.6 lbs Quote: If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.

Danielle Lebrun, 17, Student, 210.4 Quote: I`m here to just give it my all, shed some pounds and kick some butt.

Farm Boy

Julie Lascelle, 30, Advertising Manager, 210.0 lbs Quote: Don`t wish for it! Work for it!

Chantal Kaddie, 27, Program Assistant, 208.4 Quote: If you doubt me, I will prove you wrong, if you have no faith in me, I will fight until the end, but if you encourage me I will make you proud.

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Lauree Carrière, 37, Production Supervisor, 277.4 lbs Quote: My determination to win is fueled by my desire to live life… MY WAY!

Jennifer Quenneville, 33, 271.6 lbs Quote: Believe!

Martine Quenneville, 55, 263.2 lbs Quote: There is nothing permanent except change.

Malyon Excavation

Michael Rowan, 46, Placement Worker, 410.6 lbs Quote: It is time to embrace change, live healthier and enjoy life. Besides I am tired of avoiding or replacing plastic furniture.

Mitchell Zappitelli, 30, High School Teacher, 398.0 lbs Quote: I`m dedicating this weight loss to all of those cheese lovers out there and my family.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 CHESS CLUB FOR ADULTS - 6:30 pm.

Every Wednesday evening at the library - DROP IN BRIDGE CLUB - You like a challenge?

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 SUMMER MOVIE FESTIVAL - FREE "THERE BE DRAGONS" Rated: PG - 2:00 pm & 6:30 pm SCRABBLE - 1:00 pm - FUN & CHALLENGING ADULT EVENING BOOK CLUB - 5:00 to 6:00pm Off-site at The Grind

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Also as a Claivoyant, she will use Tarot, Runes, Crystal Ball and Palmistry, according to your needs and choices.

Come a long with a friend or family member. CD is included plus a gift for you.

Aura Cleansing is available, it erases the fatigue and negativity all around you. This is an experience to have at least once in life time.

Date: Friday Sept. 7th - 4pm to 10pm Sat. Sept. 8th - 11am to 10pm Sunday Sept. 9th - 11am to 6pm Psychic Fair Cornwall Complex Civic Center 100 Water Street East Cornwall (Ontario) K6H 6G4

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FRIDAY, SEPT 7 TEAM Madison Fundraiser a 4pm to 1am at Army Navy Airforce - 14 Marlborough St. N., Cornwall, ON (613) 938-5020 Shelley Primeau, has recently undergone brain surgery and is recuperating at CHEO. Her family needs the community's love and support. Come and join us for this wonderful event. Your heart will thank you!!!! Prayers Welcome!!!

Jerry's Karaoke from 4:30 pm. RCAFA Wing 424, 240 Water St. W. Also MISCELLANEOUS serving clam chowder, fish rolls, fish & chips & more!

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SATURDAY, SEPT 8 Environmental Workshop with St. Lawrence River Institute – Invasive Species OPG Visitor Centre (Cornwall) 613-932-4563 ext 3520 Annual Doors Open Cornwall & the Seaway Valley Various sites throughout the area 613-938-4748 or 1-800-937-4748 Giant Yard Sale 8am to 12 noon. 114

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REUNION PARTY

Saturday Sept. 22, 2012 Royal Canadian Legion

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Smith Memorial Golf Barry Tournament at SummerHeights Golf Links. 100$ includes golf, power cart, & BBQ steak dinner. Call: Barry Brown, 613.361.7067 to register.

Salem United Church Summerstown Spaghetti Supper from 4 pm until the pot is dry. 19041 County Rd. 2. Adults: 12$, Child 6 -12 yrs: 8$, under 6: free.

Meat & meatless sauce, salads & desserts.

Legion Lotto Dance & Draw from 8 pm to mid-night. Light Lunch served at 11 pm. 415 2nd St. W.

Annual Akwesasne International Pow-Wow A'nowara'ko:wa Arena (Cornwall Island)

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SUNDAY, SEPT 9 Cooper Marsh Channel Paddle. For more information: 613 534 8855,cornwalloutdoorclub.ca

Parkinson SuperWalk Registration: 9am, Walk: 10:30 am followed by a celebration BBQ lunch in Lamoureux Park.

Register on-line at ParkinsonSuperWalk.ca

Annual Doors Open Cornwall & the Seaway Valley Various sites throughout the area 613-938-4748 or 1-800-937-4748

Research Your Family Tree During Doors Open from 1 pm to 4 pm.

Genenology & Archives St. Laurent, 124 Anthony St. See the War of 1812 exhibit.

72nd Commemoration Battle of Britain Ceremony at 2 pm. RCAFA Wing 424, 240 Water St. W. Light lunch and music will follow ceremony.

TV COGECO Doors Open Connect with your community TV station and see what goes on behind the scenes at our Open House during Doors Open Weekend, Saturday, September 8th. Tours take place from 10 am to 3 pm at our studio located at 517 Pitt St.

Research Your Family Tree During Doors Open from 1 pm to 4 pm.

Genenology & Archives St. Laurent, 124 Anthony St. See the War of 1812 exhibit.

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Worship & Praise Night We meet every 2nd Saturday at 7:00pm at Fountaingate Christian Assembly, 949 Mohawk Drive, Cornwall

Come and spend time in His presence!

125th ANNIVERSARY NATIVITY PARISH Come and participate in the solemn mass on Sunday September 9th at 2pm in honour of the 125th

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What’s happening Salem Church Concert Series-CWay Sound Barbershoppers 7 p.m.

19041 Cty Rd. 2,Summerstown.

Freewill offering. Singalong and Refreshments. Info: at 613-347-1363

Canadian Mental Health Association Suicide Awareness Talk 7 pm Bishop Macdonell School Gym, 300 Adolphus St. Must be 15 years or older. Info: 613.933.5845

Give the Gift of Life Walk 10am at the bandshell- Cornwall info Craig Duncar 613.7424.9953x4562 This walk is about providing a better future for kidney patients, one step at a time.

Friendly Circle Seniors Monthly Meeting at 10 am.

Stormont Community Hall, Sault. Highlights of the Convention will be discussed.

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Livin' It Up! Seniors' Wellness Program 6 week program begins September 10th at the Seaway Valley Community Health Centre, 353 Pitt St. Call Nancy Herrington 613 936 0306 x 151 to register.

TUESDAY, SEPT 11 Cornwall Horticultural Club Monthly Meeting 7 pm. Navy Club, 30 6th St. E. Presentation: Greta Kryger on saving seeds.

Cycling. Fest. of Flavours.Vankleek Hill. For more information: 613 534 8855,cornwalloutdoorclub.ca Learn to Line Dance 6:30 pm $5 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Amelia St. info 613.874.2356 or 613.347.1166 Email: gailsmart@sympatico.ca

WEDNESDAY, SEPT 12 Euchre Party 1:30pm. Blessed Sacramament Church Hall. Prizes.

Lunch. Sponsored by Ladies Auxilliary.

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Celebrity Walk & Breakfast 7am Elizabeth Smart shares her inspirational story of perseverance during her 9 month abduction at the age of 14 "From The Podium" at the Children's Treatment Center

Guest Speaker: Dr. Jacline Abray Nyman, CEO and President, United Way of Canada

Dare To Be Square With The Bereaved Families Support and B's Share Night from 7 pm to 9 pm. Swinging Dance 216 Montreal Rd. Video screening Square of When Mourning Dawns. Call: Club Free fun 613.936.1455 for more information nights.

Friday 7th & THURSDAY, SEPT 13 September 14th from 8 pm to Legion Over 60 Seniors Club Bid 10 pm. Knox St Euchre 1:30 pm. 415 2nd St. W Paul's United Light snacks will be served.

Church Hall, 800 12th E. Info FRIDAY, SEPT 14 contact Penny: 6th Annual Upper Canada 613.932.2495

Bluegrass Festival Upper Canada Campground (Morrisburg) 613-543-2201 Dinner & Theatre at Upper Canada Playhouse info 613.821.2728 Sponsored by Stock Transport with all profits to benefit the Winchester District Memorial Hospital. $50 United Way Kick Off Breakfast 7 am to 9 am. Marc Garneau Room at Nav Center, 1950 Montreal Rd.

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NEXT WEEKEND Save The Date KITE FESTIVAL PARADE OF NATIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY CHALLENGED

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 1ST ter Park in Lancaster.

Tribute to Shania Twain @ Lancas SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 8TH g - BRING THE NOISE @ CWA presents Live Pro Wrestlin all 7:30 pm - Murphy’s Inn in Cornw SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 15TH lly @ 7:30 pm Catherine MacLellan, Jadea Ke in Morrisburg.

- the St. Lawrence Acoustic Stage

Saturday, September 16th 10:30 am to 3:30 pm at the "Bowl" at the western end of Lamoureux Park, near the RCAFA building, on Water Street, in Cornwall.

Awards for: the best homemade decorated kite, most stunt kite (in flight), kite with best incorporation of national flag or other national symbols, most complex kite flying , best team kite flight, Biggest kite (in flight), youngest and oldest kite flyers.

For information call 613-936-6873, e-mail info@paradeofnations.com.

In photo from left to right: Alyssa Blais (Executive Director of The Agape Centre), Gerry Oszczakiewicz (Cornwall Giant Tiger), Justin Lesnick (Justin's No Frills), John Baxtrom (Baxtrom's YIG) and Kimly Thivierge (Children's Aid Society).

Local Grocers unite to fight Child Abuse and Child Hunger

by Jenna McDonald

The Children's Aid Society (CAS) together with the Agapè Centre and several of Cornwall's biggest grocers assembled this week in preparation for Child Abuse Prevention month. The campaign is marked by the purple ribbon and its focus is to foster awareness and public knowledge surrounding child abuse and neglect. Throughout the month of October, each participating grocery store will take their turn in bringing an end to child hunger here in Cornwall by offering a specific item available en masse for patrons to donate to the Agapè Centre.

"Be it peanut butter or pasta sauce, these items are crucial to the daily operation of our food bank," said Alyssa Blais, executive director of the Agapè Centre.

Because Child abuse prevention and child hunger are, unfortunately, so closely tied, The Children's Aid Society is partially focusing on food donations for The Agapè Centre throughout October. "It's our way of recognizing the good work of the Agapè Centre," said Kimly Thivierge of CAS. Thivierge says that the campaign provides a great opportunity for CAS to partner with like-minded organizations. " It is estimated that we will reach a minimum of 15 000 homes in our community during [the month of October]".

The campaign will draw to a close with a 3-show finale on October 27th featuring illusionist and motivational speaker Claude Haggerty. Having once been a child in care himself, Haggerty will surely inspire each person with his story of how he defeated seemingly hopeless odds. Tickets are $1 per child and $2 per adult when combined with a non-perishable food item.

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The Power of Possibility Thinking Many years ago a forward thinking preacher in the USA, Robert Schuller, wrote a book called “The Power of Possibility Thinking”.

He has had a lot of flak for this unorthodox approach to teaching the message of Jesus but he basically looked at his own way of ess approaching life and passed his personal succ and could do it too story on to others with the message that they for the Christian al radic very God was OK with that. This was be groveling for ld shou religion which generally preaches that you forgiveness for your sinful ways.

one and in my All religion aside the message is a positive ction at work.

Attra of experience a true picture of the Law your Brain kicks into gear and three the thing you want most in your life is possible, that ve belie to n begi you n Whe this. like s it is you are looking for Basically it work ity spotting program that is highly aware of what rtun oppo an ates activ Brain your is first The aps before you things begin to happen. heighten and you will notice things that perh Brain your in ors sens l smel and ur colo ds; in the way of opportunities. Soun ario after scenario of possible things that over-time at problem solving showing you scen work to s start Brain your time same the At ed. miss Brain that is released into your Finally a chemical reaction happens in your ess. succ for ities rtun oppo your ase incre to are moving toward your you could do energize you and make you feel good that you that mine dopa and nalin adre of tion bina com a bloodstream, sort of goals. le of important things to survive in then look at it this way; we must acquire a coup o” jumb bo mum Fairy , “Airy as this at ing look If you are still death. These days as long as we earth this was the difference between life and the ed walk man early n Whe er. shelt and for all the signs that this world like food sign to survive but then we had to be watchful ds onal McD a find to need only we et pock our have a couple of dollars in find, find food, find water, find somewhere ng us as food. Our Brain was geared to seek and ideri cons ators pred for out h watc or , near was food d we had to change that seek and find tive for thousands of years and as we progresse direc e prim the was This ise. exerc daily a as safe to sleep ess; seek and find a career opportunity. food to, seek and find a job; seek and find a busin t doing it. ival mechanism into gear without thinking abou surv that kick to y abilit the lost have we able Our problem is with everything so easily avail it will be a conscious effort to desire re your possibility thinking comes in. At first whe is that and tion direc for ing wait there to something big. For example This ability is still able to do it. Start small and work your way up be will and can you tice prac tant cons with something and find it but would like to own one day a feather or stone of a certain colour; a car you All the while keep in mind or even a friend you haven’t seen in a while. possible for you. In a short that if it is possible for someone else, then it is know it you will be finding while you will get the hang of it and before you Art and make money the opportunities to sell, play and work at your doing it. rtunities, the Brain, is Remember, it doesn’t matter if it’s food or oppo so start imagining the waiting for you to give it it’s Prime Directive possibilities!!!!

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st and art Patrick Guindon is a freelance arti subjects” full r teacher, who also teaches “regula tor and has time. He is an author and illustra Network at created the Cornwall & Area Artist’s ress.com.Visit www.cornwallartistnetwork.wordp tter Twi on him online at www.patrickg.ca, @123patrickg, or likehim at www.facebook.com/studio22art.

SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2012 Mark Your Calendars!!

Care for Hospice Cornwall is inviting you to join us again this year for our 3rd Annual

RIDE FOR HOSPICE!

The ride starts and ends at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 205 Amelia Street, Cornwall.

Register early and support end of life care!

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money. I was supply-teaching in Once upon a paintbrush, I had no I’d budgeted for, and was fresh out Kingston, working fewer days than le lot of student debt. I had no of university (two degrees!) with a who t kept breaking down, and was friends or family nearby, a car tha who must have inspired the Mr. living in an apartment over a lady a lot of time on my hands, but Heckles character on “Friends.” I had I didn’t even have a pencil was drained of cash and supplies. hen knife to whittle away when sharpener! So, I opted to use a kitc I had some paint still, but not my pencils needed sharpening. , textured acrylic colour, and toned down my chunky er wat in k wor to ided dec I ch. mu ply store. pt myself with a visit to the art sup tem to d nee t ldn’ wou I t tha so painting wn paper bags stion. I did, however, have some bro Canvases were simply out of the que here!), and found can find these in dumpsters everyw from grocery and liquor stores (you turn it into a ed seam, I could unfold the bag and glu the at ing tear fully care by t tha time in projects. The art I created during this ia med ed mix for vas can d ure text beautiful, my life was some of my best. e may shut creates. There is no way around it. Som The moral of the story is that a creator to be t, but in my experience it is impossible icul diff too es om bec it n whe it to s their eye t, draw, and doing what you love. I love to pain s are always the truest version of yourself without e, on a shelf or in the garden, my eye pag vas, on a sketchbook can a on it’s er eth hing, marking, planning, Wh gs. teac y thin bus nge I’m colour. I love to arra ing the school year dur s ting pain vas can y man as e s website. In I don’t complet the board; I maintain a beautiful clas o ont working as artist eyes. Even though ject pro to ons less ul utif bea tly creating. I create er an experience. On Saturdays helping and researching - I’m constan to draw in the eye and give the view den gar the in bs shru and ers flow walls, to ensure that they the spring, I create arrangements of ” the bookshelves and artwork on the sing ndi rcha “me and ng nizi rga reo A creator creates – stantly ers by using my creative artist eyes. when we clean the house, I am con view and sts gue my of s eye the g manipulatin are attractive and precise. I’m forever d. han on regardless of what materials are to look at the light and the be fostered. A child can be taught can it r, eve How ’t. can ply sim It done. his own unique way. A Teaching a child to create can’t be d will interpret and understand in chil t tha but , nce bala of ing and with practice innate underst medium that is best for her, in time, the shadows, or to acknowledge their ose cho will d chil t tha but try, to erent mediums child can be shown that there are diff in your child, try this: y and exposure. To encourage creativit t, some leaves, some hair m all in a box. Some ideas: a dog trea the Put art. te crea to d use be ht that mig Collect a bunch of objects and tools t, an old pain of urs gel, a few different colo anymore, l wel paintbrush that doesn’t brush very TRIO A PIACERE a water gun, a Saturday, October 20, 2012 some toothpicks or Popsicle sticks, er or an old Pianist Louise-Andrée Baril, with bottle of water, and throw in a pap re. It really deep Cornwall roots, Ramsey cardboard box for good measu Husser, violin, and Annie Gadbois, you r teve wha t is tha cello, form Trio a Piacere. Expect to doesn’t matter – what does matter d chil r You . se to you be enchanted by a programme choose, it shouldn’t make any sen to m the ask that and will include everything from box the m the will make sense of it. Give classical composers to Broadway ter, mat sn’t doe e mak y Cornwall Concert Series make something with it. What the highlights. lay; maybe disp a with out e com y’ll the Association be either! May ALEXANDER SEVASTIAN, ACCORDEMANIAC! ether. It could be L’association des concerts they’ll create a new form of art all tog Saturday, November 17, 2012 se tho bination of en série de Cornwall a sculpture, a painting, or any com Alexander Sevastian is considered ters is that there are presents things. It doesn’t matter. What mat one of the most exciting accordionte. crea to ged llen ists of our time. He will take the no rules, and that they are being cha 2012-2013 m. audience on an extraordinary Remember, a creator creates. Let the

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For other cultures, including our aborigin years searching for information from we need to it seems to me that much of what d, rde reco and ten writ n bee has all that and who itions of those who lived from the land know is embedded in the ancient trad walked this earth long before us. ine and Jim Goddess Camp two weeks ago, Den As we prepared for the fourth annual ly sensing, property. Both Denine and Jim are high our on tes che apa two d buil to ided dec land. Many of m and able to communicate with the in tune with the energy around the information take feel things more than others and you can probably relate to this as you more than ring, taste, smell, touch and intuition in through your senses of sight, hea rgy’ as well, it, for it allows you to tune into ‘ene rish che ity, abil this e hav you If ers. oth even realizing it. something you may be doing without apachete , it was like watching a dance. The first As I observed my two energy workers e of us thre ber of large rocks, our Zen garden. The was built where we already had a num urs, reaching er stones in assorted sizes and colo set about gathering a number of oth I have to be some fashion. Yes, I participated and only for those which spoke to us in engaged in be to but noted that Denine and Jim seemed sported honest, I was listening for messages tran was they chose. Once gathered, everything that es ston the with ns atio vers con real only one rock were placed in the pyramid. I placed es ston one by one n the and en, to the gard ices together. as both Jim and Denine wove their cho as I felt much more called to observe propped herself white tuxedo cat. She participated and And then there was Cleo, our black and t was being built. up on the stones, as if she knew wha en room located ntion turned to the Fairy Garden, a gard atte our ed, plet com te che apa first The and Jim felt back yard. It has a magical energy our in h rint laby the off just st in the fore second placed by He laid the first stone followed by a compelled to add a second apachete. on top of the first the garden and placed herself directly Denine. Immediately Cleo ran across ted. The rest of the w acknowledging what was being crea eho som and m experiencing through the sing bles s, rock two to imagine what she was seeing or d trie I ve. mo to ided dec lly fina she apachete was built around her until her cat’s intuition… e for you what that is. An apachete is without actually being able to describ able palp still is It lly. tica rge ene kend proceeded, I learned shifting can possibly understand. As the wee you There is no doubt that something was than ter grea ing eth som of t par cts placed together the earth and to be simply be a collection of special obje can y The e. simply a way for you to connect with ston of t buil be to d nee ether in a way t outside and they do not es, feathers, shells, hearts, objects tog ston the put ly that apachetes do not need to be buil tful ugh tho and fully become choose is intentional; you care - a place which you can visit, use to you for e plac ed sacr a by you. The placement of what you es om bec this point, supported by your intention, that is meaningful to you. From that more grounded, or meditate. e identified two or three n doing this for some time, and hav bee had we that ized real we e hom ient wisdom was perty and within our out knowing or understanding, anc with w, eho As Jim and I looked around our pro som that N SIG a ply sim ady existed. Interesting or ce and join in the ‘grid’. other locations where apachetes alre r own apachete, create your sacred spa you d buil to nity ortu opp this take : n to you channeling through to us. My invitatio ss.com/apachetes/ age’s work at http://evolutionaryproce You can read more about Denine Sav Until next time, Betty or and inspiring speaker. Her new Betty Healey is an award winning auth available in Cornwall at Laura’s Gift book, The ME FIRST Playbook, is now SIGNS website. Join Betty and Jim Shop or by ordering from the road rch on Sydney, for a taping of the Healey August 28th or 29th, at the Chu Cogeco. To reserve a spot contact roadSIGNS Show featured on TV regarding Betty’s coaching and info@roadSIGNS.ca. For information her monthly e-newsletter, contact upcoming retreats or to subscribe to her website at www.roadSIGNS.ca.

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t's right, Well well well, look who's back. Tha eight vyw Hea on Acti your Canadian Wrestling most the in here Champion is back at it again, the in ing critically acclaimed piece of writ the I am entire province of Ontario. Not only on of all CWA Champion, but also the champi in this of Canada. I have accomplished more active y entl curr country than any each that w kno I professional wrestler, and are ers read and every one of you my s basi thly in action on a mon overjoyed to know that you can see me right here in Cornwall. this Saturday, September 8th at As a matter of fact, you can see me best, and that is being the best.

Murphy's Inn. I plan on doing what I do of the finest, has with this show The only issue I, your hiness...the finest s a mediocre bunch of midget is the marquee of said event. It seem Dark Army Batiri have for some circus trapeze rejects known as The ng. This is a blatant slap in the unknown reason been given top billi bent over backwards for this face to one as talented as I. I have and tears to claw my way to the company, and sacrificed blood, sweat, odys steal top billing from me. top, only to have these fly-by-night nob but I have chosen to settle Now I could continue my complaints, challenging these clowns to a things another way, that being by care if it's 2 on 1, I am confident match, where all can be settled. I don't s that I could easily take both enough in my wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu skill . The last time I was in the ring full-grown midgets with relative ease mit in rather short order, and with a Batiri member I made him sub sad part about all this is that then went on to beat 4 other men. The at the wrong time. I can believe The Batiri are just in the wrong place are getting a top billing over they are oblivious to the fact that they e this Saturday they should do the champion of the people, therefor apology for their negligence. the right thing and issue me a public , and I only come to a small, Let's face it people, I'm a forgiving man and less as days go by, town like almost meaningless and meaning less 't want the fans to have to Cornwall because of the kids. So I don and intelligence. So Batiri, if you witness me destroy 2 men half my size I am just do the right thing and apologize. can read this(which I doubt you can), , CWA of fans t grea the support of all the the champion of all of Canada, I have a am I it to n y, and when it comes dow and am the eternal face of the compan ever could be. So do yourselves a you bigger, better, and badder man than to tails between your legs, and apologize favour, swallow your pride, tuck your care 't show up...I doubt anyone would your master and superior...or just don anyway. m TSN 990am radio Friday nights at 10p Now in other news, you can hear me on this and , and other mixed martial arts on Ringside Report discussing UFC Uncensored, the show I have hosted Saturday is the 100th episode of Wresling want your fix of the greatest man for close to 2 years now. But if you

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2 season Just a few short months ago, the 201 end of started, and now here we are at the ons mpi Cha ng. raci kly another season of wee and ks, trac area all have been crowned at r the now all that is left is the bigger races ove of time ting next few weeks. This is always an exci the that of racing, it’s sad to see the season, but after a great summer busy with events at the Brockville end is near. This past week was really t, a rare Thursday night show Speedway kart track on Wednesday nigh followed by a visit to Oswego at Mohawk International Raceway e Speedway on Saturday, and Speedway on Friday night, Brockvill day for their season finale. ending at Cornwall Speedway on Sun edway Wednesday night! The It was a fun night at Brockville Spe nephew Brandon Revelle behind Finish Line Web Design Kart with my a strong second place run in the wheel tied his career best finish with night included Tye David, Ethan the Rookie 2 division. Winners of the ntree, Jarrett Herbison, Breanna Bressard, Madison Mulder, Mitchell Roa Nathalie Castonguay won the Ladouceur, and Shelby Ladouceur. annual Mother’s Race, horizon, Mohawk Raceway With Labor Day Weekend on the w in favor of their usual Friday scheduled a rare Thursday night sho ers and fans as the track would night date. It was a big night for driv also the final points night for the crown their 2012 champions. It was Series and the Frenchie’s “Drive Frenchie’s “Chevy Runs Deep” Modified night, Chris Raabe had a slim twoOne” Sportsman Series. Entering the le for the track title, while Dunn point lead over Billy Dunn in the batt end chie’s title. When the dust settled at the and Matt Billing were tied for the Fren out ory lane, but it was Billy Dunn coming of the night, it was Carey Terrance in vict es seri ’s chie Fren the mpionship battle and on top in both the overall track cha the hed finis be Raa Matt Billings and Chris after a second place finish. Dale Planck, already locked up his second straight had y 50 lap race in the top five. Dylan Evo in the and was looking to do the same Mohawk Raceway Sportsman title race lap main event. Gilles Godard was the Frenchie’s series in the Sportsman 35 e Hagan, Josh VanBrocklin, Evoy and Mik winner, taking the top spot over Brandon the k feature winner with PJ Peters taking Arquiette. Allen Peters was the Pro Stoc a with style in on his championship seas championship. Bryan Green ended on t poin tion ama Aubin also put an excl feature win in the Mod Lites, and Mathieu k the regular season and the Bandit trac of his stellar season, winning the final race championship. ing ks on Friday, I decided to do someth With a night off from the weekly trac the for edway hosted a special event a little different, as Oswego Spe for nt on the dirt tracks. It was a fun eve Sportsman division that typically runs al something a little different than the norm everyone as it offered a chance to do win the e hom took ay lar at Fulton Speedw weekly grind. Jeremy Pitcher, a regu ff Garner and Dana Aikins.

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VS. SILVA?: UFC superstar Georges St. them for GSP ugh eno d goo er long no is 4-05 200 an ACL injury to his right knee. If November, after a year of recovery from fight could very sharing. You can argue for Pierre at UFC 154 in Montreal, his next nue St. for reve l is wel s nd goe arou all time this e issu n The mai what would be the biggest mixed uld get the bigger piece of the pie. well be against Anderson Silva – in either side when it comes to who sho this one, but I do agree with Gary martial arts fight of all time.

I’m not going to side with the NHL on long ing inat elim – ortant issue Blue Jays, Rajai Davis has Bettman when it comes to another imp RUN: In yet another lost season for the s.

RAJ year RUN six at ths leng t trac con off cap steals away from 50 term deals. The league wants to nce at a rare milestone. Davis is only 10 cha ida ide Flor outs the an s eve beli he said and r Blue Jays.

This week, Roberto Luongo, came out has only been accomplished by five othe that feat a is , year ngo the Luo on that et secr no it’s . Now, ls back in 1984 with 60. Roberto Panthers would be a perfect fit for him Dave Collins set the Jays record for stea ing his case in help isn’t th mou big his but ver, cou l 50 twice; 55 in 1993 and 53 in on the trade block in Van Alomar is the only Toronto player to stea n Stewart (51) are the other two getting out of town.

1991. Damaso Garcia (54) and Shanno that has really shot the NHL in the players to steal 50.

The big problem with Luongo – and one 12a ed sign he , ago s him over tract. Two year ds third-place finish last weekend put foot in recent years – is his lengthy con Woo r Tige N: MA M 0 of $10 task cult diffi couver has the er to ever hit that mark. Sam year deal with the Canucks. Now, Van million in career earnings, the first golf 0 $5.3 $10 of hit cap a with l dea his on ng which included a PGA Tour best 82 trading a player with 10 years remaini Snead won $620,126 over his career, r has averaged $362,276.89 per million. victories. In 277 career star ts, Tige FedEx Cup title twice for $10 million n argue a franchise goalie, but we tournament. Woods has also won the Even a No. 1 netminder – you could eve d in his $100 million total. uses each time – which isn’t even include impossible to trade with a silly to bon t nex is – now t righ that into get won’t Olympics, particularly the Summer contract like that.

NO BREAK FOR RAONIC: After every that captivate us for ise to pay more attention to the athletes the regular season this t prom I star s es, Colt Gam wall Corn The UP: IT G tennis, and it QUINCE STEPPIN out forward other night, I found myself watching with the l, be Wel will s ks.

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Kan in se weekend at the annual Fall Showca . Canadian Milos Raonic took on wasn’t even the final of a Grand Slam ed ways. A heart-and-soul player like part two the r afte on seas this eau came up short in the fourth Connor Prim ly Quince of Sioux Lockout, pic Gold Medallist Andy Murray, but Mar ard Olym forw g rnin retu But, ace. repl to them but he must Primeau is difficult Open. Raonic can serve with the best of proved last year that U.S. nce the of Qui d s.

Colt roun the for on seas e nsiv never had ON should have a solid offe e if he’ll ever get to the next level. Raonic can’t put too gam you rall le ove Whi his ie. rook rove a imp as ls goa 14 with he could puck the puck in the net prea break point in his match with Murray. does have an eye-catching 8 goals in 4 much stock into the pre-season, Quince ns heading into the NFL season, season games.

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Sep , at the Civic Complex on Monday chunks of the year, how will the entire season, and several players for big s will have strength and conditioning King r Rive the 15, t.

Sep , rday Satu y rookie quarterbacks will week. On Orleans Saints fare? 3. Which of the man p.m. Training camp resumes the New 7-10 from time ice by wed follo ., s) or Robert Griffin III testing at 2 p.m best; Andrew Luck (Indianapolis Colt . orm p.m perf 30 2-4: from ice the on is Rex Ryan turn to next day, when the team skins)? 4. Will New York Jets head coach Red gton shin (Wa old h will we notice the Colorado Avalanche naming 19-yearMark Sanchez falters early on? 5. How muc if ow Teb Tim QB CAPTAIN KID: I have no problem with e ’t think wearing the ‘C’ adds any mor the replacement officials on the field?

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When was the last time your dog took you for a walk? It sounds a little crazy, but recently I’ve seen dogs walking their handler – now that’s a switch! Actually, I am poking fun at an apparently odd sport called Canicross, or Joring. This very popular recreational sport in the UK has dog owners tethered behind their dogs who lead the way by pulling their handlers during their outdoor excursion! Curious to learn more, I was invited to try it out for myself with the help of a skilled local trainer, Kendra MacKinnon. In no time I was hitched up behind my two little dogs, Daisy and DJ (miniature Schnauzer and American Cocker Spaniel), and then skillfully coached by Kendra along the trails down at Gray’s Creek. “Oh my God, this is a blast!” Kendra heard me say. Even more to my surprise was how my dogs learned so quickly to lead, and kept an exact pace in front of me.

There is no question that the extra tug I felt on the tether line kept me motivated to do more! I must concede that my dogs were really walking me. In a very short time my brow was bursting with sweat, so I knew the cardio workout was just what I needed! I think I’ve become hooked, or should I say tethered!

Unless your dog is really trained, most of us know that simply taking your dog for a walk can be a chore. The competition between a nice pleasant walk, with the temptation of all those great smells that your furry friend wants to sniff is a lost battle before you even take the first step. Canicross eliminates the competition, and makes the entire experience comfortable, controlled, and inviting to do it again. If you are hoping for at least a good walk on leash once in a while, then I suggest you take a closer look at Joring.

Cornwall Woofest has invited Kendra to present demos of this fast-growing sport, and I am sure many of our local enthusiasts will embrace this activity once they experience what I felt. This technique can be applied to just about any sport you could imagine; the more common applications being with cyclists, joggers, Nordic and Urban Poling walkers, hikers, snowshoers, cross country skiers, and rollerbladers to name a few. When we look at the Cornwall region, with our extensive accessible waterfront, our bike trail system, and park infrastructure, we discover there could be endless opportunities to enjoy a great outdoor workout in any season, using Canicross with our dog. For myself, I am an avid Nordic hiker and snowshoer enthusiast, and just the thought of including my dogs with me on my weekly hikes is an exciting prospect – now I can’t wait for snow!

Canicross or Joring is very popular in European countries, with enthusiasts and clubs almost everywhere. This sport can be adopted by just about anyone, at any age or fitness level, even with special needs. It’s the added control of the tether between the master and pet that makes Canicross a safe choice as an attractive recreation suited to most breeds from big to small.

Kendra reminds us that this is still an obedience sport that uses cues to direct the dogs for safety while having fun. Dogs are trained to understand commands for pulling, turning, slowing and stopping. Investing the time to be coached on the proper techniques, and purchasing the right equipment, will only ensure a safe outing for you and your dog. Trainers would like to say that the ultimate goal is to nourish the canine/human bond through a fun sport.

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and together we are THE SEEKER CHICKS A very talented and generous group of artists are busy getting ready for a BIG event, unlike anything this area has ever seen.

The BIG House Hug event will see “walldog” mural artists from around the continent drawing and painting for five days straight to cover the entire Big Brothers Big Sisters “house” in colourful and whimsical artwork.

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Visual artist Noella Cotnam is spearheading the project and will be playing host to the 20 or more “walldog” artists that travel to events such as these to work together on murals.

“What I find most exciting about a project like this is watching the design go from a small concept to a large scale work of art in 4 or five short days!” said Cotnam.

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The massive artwork will be designed by talented local artist Tracy-Lynn Chisholm. On day one, the design will be projected and traced onto the building and then the “walldogs” get to work. The next four days will see the artists wrapping the entire building in an original painted mural “hug.”

“We would like to see people come out to support the artists, talk to them and watch the mural unfold,” said Brisson.

The celebration will take place in the parking lot on Third Street adjacent to the Big Brothers Big Sisters building and will feature musicians, entertainers and face painting.

The walldog artists love what they do, enjoy having an audience and are known for connecting with their host community. The BIG House Hug will give them plenty of opportunity for that.

“A mural lovingly wrapping its whimsical arms around a house that connects and affects so many young lives in our community,” said Cotnam.

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“This event is unlike anything this area has ever seen. We are so excited to be a part of something so unique,” said Brisson.

The drawing and painting will take place at 101 Third Street West from Sept. 12 -16. Big Brothers Big Sisters is planning an outdoor celebration on Sat. Sept. 15 and Sun. Sept.16. to accompany the muralling of the building.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Executive Director Amanda Brisson is excited to see the building transformed.

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