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Vol. 3, Issue 39 October 19, 2012
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Last Tuesday, BizFest, an annual affair taking place during Small Business Week in October, featuring events, presentations and social functions all focused to bring the business community together to grow and celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit, kicked off this year's festivities with none other than Dianne Buckner, host of CBC Television’s hit reality program “Dragons’ Den” pictured here with Seeker Chicks Julia Lucio and Mai-Liis Renaud. Wednesday, a series of workshops and 2 fabulous guest speakers (Tyler Murree and Denis Carr, who both grew up here) educated the attendees on topics such as social media, public speaking and financial tips. Dr. Thorin Gault presented at Thursday's Luncheon and spoke about resourcefulness. Closing ceremonies took place at Schnitzels. Joey Gault, event chair, seemed very happy with the turnout. "The energy in the room was unparalleled compared to other local events for entrepreneurs. The excitement and insight delivered by our presenters were amazing and early feedback we're receiving is very positive. Our goal was to fill a room with this city's entrepreneurs and let the energy take over - we're very motivated and encouraged by the attendance and participation from this community and our members." Amy Malyon, Assistant Executive Manager of the Chamber of Commerce echoed. "We heard a great deal of positive feedback from attendees, including sparks of innovation and 'aw-ha' moments. I really have to thank the sponsors for allowing us to provide such an enlightening and quality event." Kudos to the Cornwall and Area Chamber of Commerce for this fabulous event and see you next year!
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FOR SALE: Rogers cutlery service. Complete set for 12. $200. Telephone 613-933-6822. FOR SALE: 2006 PONTIAC WAVE, aut., sunroof, 80,000 kms, new brakes. Past safety test in May. One owner. $ 5200. Call 613-347-9027 NEXT WEEK: Annual Yard Sale (Indoors) Saturday October 27th - 8 AM – 12:00 NOON Seaway Senior Citizens’ Club, 1010 Guy Street (at 11th St. East)
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EYE ON SOCIETY by Jason Setnyk
Arts and Culture News! Former Cornwall Mayor supports a new arts and cultural centre! Former Cornwall Mayor Brian Lynch wrote the following: "I wish to congratulate the Cornwall Regional Art Gallery on its 30th anniversary in our community. The Art Gallery has been a tremendous asset for the City of Cornwall. The Art Gallery, through its exhibitions and educational programs improves the quality of life in our community by making art accessible to everyone. It also enhances the City’s image and promotes tourism and economic development. At the present time, the Art Gallery has outgrown its present location. As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Art Gallery, it is time for the City of Cornwall to bring back the position of arts and culture co-ordinator and to begin working with the Art Gallery and other local arts organizations to develop plans for a new community arts and cultural centre. We badly need an arts and cultural centre to house the Art Gallery with a studio theatre to accommodate the city’s theatre groups, dance troupes, and local musicians. A new arts and cultural centre will make Cornwall’s arts and cultural scene more vibrant, make Cornwall a better place in which to live, and attract new businesses and jobs." Very well written Brian, and you bring up some excellent points! 30th Anniversary Art Gallery exhibit runs October 19th to November 30th! Tickets for the 30th anniversary Gala reception on Friday, October 19th are on sale at the Gallery for $25. When you buy a ticket you will also be able to choose an original piece of art to bring home with you. The evening will also feature refreshments, red carpet photographs by Jason McNamara, and a screening of a short documentary on the history of the Gallery and entertainment by C-Way Sounds and Rebecca Runions. To celebrate its 30th anniversary, the Cornwall Regional Art Gallery has invited all artists to help in the creation of a mosaic of art by submitting up to three original pieces on canvases or frames of square dimensions. Three-dimensional pieces are also accepted. Seaway Valley Theatre Company presents NUNSENSATIONS! The Nunsense Vegas Revue takes the sisters on a brand new adventure. When a parishioner volunteers to donate $10,000 to the sisters' school if they will perform in a club in Las Vegas, Mother Superior is hesitant to accept. However, after being convinced by the other sisters that "what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas" Reverend Mother agrees. What follows is the most feather-filled, sequin-studded, fan dancing Nunsense show ever! See this play live on the evenings of October 19, 20, 26, 27 at 7:30pm, and a matinée on October 28 at 1:30pm. All showings take place at Dream Builder's Studios and the price of admission is $20. Comedian Steve Patterson at Aultsville Theatre November 4th! See Comedian Steve Patterson on Thursday, November 4th at the Aultsville Theatre. The show starts at 8:00pm. Arguably most recognizable as host of CBC Radio’s "The Debaters", it is as an international headline stand-up comedian that Steve Patterson truly shines. His hallmark gift for capturing a funny turn of phrase and reputation for turning a crowd of strangers into a guffawing community has brought Patterson to stages around the world, but also to perform regularly with the Just For Laughs organization, both as a host of their most recent cross-Canada tour and as a feature performer at their prestigious televised festival galas. Patterson’s 2010 performance prompted the legendary comedy icon and gala host, Steve Martin, to proclaim:"If I’d known he was going to be THAT good, I would have cancelled him." This fall Canada’s Stand-Up Comedian of the Year, Steve Patterson, hits the road with his 90-minute one-man show "This Is Not Debatable!" Stefanie True performs with Chorus Novus on November 10th! Award-Winning Soprano Stefanie True performs with Chorus Novus on Saturday, November 10th at 7:30pm at Trinity Anglican Church in Cornwall. Stefanie True, recent winner of the prestigious London (UK) Handel Competition, will perform for a hometown audience as guest soloist in the upcoming CHORUS NOVUS concert In Flanders Fields. The 40-voice Cantabile Chorale of York Region will join CHORUS NOVUS in a performance of Howard Goodall’s new requiem Eternal Light and selections from the Karl Jenkins mass, The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace. Soloist Stefanie True, who grew up in St. Andrews West, is now an accomplished professional on the international music scene. She performs in operas, oratorios, festivals and solo recitals, throughout Europe and as far away as Mexico and South Korea. Her opera experience includes roles such as Euridice (Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice), Cephise (L’Europe Gallante), Poppea (Agrippina), Adelaide (Lotario), Serpina (La Serva Padrona) and Belinda (Dido and Aneas). Here in Cornwall, Stefanie attended CCVS and studied music with Rosemonde Laberge, Deborah Laundrie, and Carol Millar-Hague. She was a member of various performing
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Seeker Spotlight -The Local Portrait-
This is the tenth edition of outdoor summer photo shoots being featured in the Local Seeker. This photo of Natalie was taken by Jason Setnyk Photography. Natalie graduated as a PSW in 2010. She enjoys sports and outdoor activities. Her interest include spending time with family and friends. Jason Setnyk Photography is located in Cornwall, Ontario. Contact Jason Setnyk for photography services including shoots for weddings, engagements, family, modeling and fashion, sports, arts and culture, band/musician photo shoots, events, commercial photography, and more. Visit Jason Setnyk's new website: www.jasonsetnykphotography.com groups, including the CCVS Vocal Ensemble, Glen Productions (The Mystery of Edwin Drood, The Music Man, Carousel, and Sweet Charity), Dream Maker Productions (The Wizard of Oz, Charlotte's Web, and Grease), as well as the Celtic band Haggis. She was also a singer/musician at Upper Canada Village. This concert is sponsored by Scotiabank. Tickets, $15 will be available from Scotiabank Brookdale from Friday October 12th, Monday to Wednesday between 9:30am and 4:00pm, Thursday and Friday from 9:30am to 7:00pm. Tickets will also be available from Seaway Valley Tourism and at the door. The concert is free for those 16 years and under. Roxane Delage The Way I Am CD Release Concert is November 24th! The start time is 7:30pm on Saturday, November 24th at the St. Lawrence Power Development Visitor Centre on 2500B Second Street West (at the Power Dam). The cost is $15 per person and includes admission and copy of the new CD. Roxane Delage and her band will perform the ten original songs from her CD, The Way I Am. The concert will take place in the auditorium at the St. Lawrence Power Development Visitor Centre (at the Power Dam), overlooking the beautiful, inspiring, and powerful river. There will be a reception to follow, at Katerina's Restaurant, just down the road at 1195 Second Street West.
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
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More and more I realize how great it feels to give back to my community. It is important to get involved, and be sure to bring our kids along - our future generation needs to learn this important life value at a young age: being a kind, giving person is priceless! We don’t always need to be rewarded or have a $ sign at the end of it, just the satisfaction that you are a good person with a great heart should be enough. A huge reminder to everyone to come and live this amazing event on Sunday, November 4th, 11:00am to 4:00pm at Marlin’s Orchards. The 3rd annual Trunk Sale and Pamper Me Party - a fundraiser in support of MS - costs $5 at the door per person, what a great day it will be! The organizers would love to exceed the $11,000 that was given to the cause last year, as well as the 2000 people that walked through the doors. This is becoming a must-see yearly event and people are attending from near and far. Please make sure to bring cash! There will be over 50 original vendors, you will be able to purchase gift certificates for loved ones or buy that special something for yourself as well. I am so excited to be a part of this for the second year in a row, I feel privileged to be among so many talented, local people. Help us raise funds in order to give back to an awesome cause. I hope to see you there, please stop by and say hello! I was thrilled to find myself one more time in The Boys and Girls Club kitchen with the Teens on Friday, October 12th. We prepared a great Italian meal together consisting of spaghetti , salad, garlic bread and homemade cookies. It was a great experience and really nice to see everyone enjoying it. I will be volunteering two hours a week one Friday a month. Next month will be “Mexican Night”, OLE! I had a great time joining in the Walk for Health (organized weekly by Dr. Marie-Josee Cardinal along with The Biggest Loser participants and members of the community) on Saturday , October 13th. We enjoyed a 3.5km walk from Quest gym to Nav Canada and back on a beautiful Fall morning. Many people showed up to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis. The event raised over $400 in memory of Marc Belanger. Congrats to Dr. MJ and Tom Irvine (Quest gym) for helping so many live their best lives ever from the inside out.
There is always something amazing going on around us, the key is to get involved. You get out of life what you put into it, right? Nothing like taking a great walk, being part of a group and just doing it!!! Try it, you might like it!
In health….Sylvie Thibert (The Health Nut) thehealthnut@cogeco.ca www.thehealthnut.ca
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Molson wins barking rights at the
second annual Pet Idol at Cornwall’s Woofest 2012. This brindle boxer owned by Nicolas Bornais and Amanda Martelle stole the show with his charm and good looks! There was plenty of competition, but in the end the judges declared Molson top dog for the day. Molson wins the coveted Pet Idol Bowl, and will be munching on the many treats he won in a basket of goodies that came with the prize. Cornwall Woofest is already planning next year’s Pet Idol to be held August 17th, 2013, where we will be looking for more talented canines from the neighbourhood. The Woofest committee wishes to extend a big thank you to Sylvia Hanton (owner of Pawsitively Fit) for offering a series of free classes that helped our contestants prepare for the competition, and for organizing the show for us. Sylvia will be back again next year, and there is plenty of time now to prepare your furry friend to become top dog. The Cornwall Dog Park Association formed in June 2008, and has been working hard behind the scenes to bring a public off-leash park for Cornwall. Cornwall Woofest is our highlight of the year, which brings awareness to our association while providing the social aspect that comes when we assemble such an event. There is no doubt that our festival has been welcomed by our community, especially by those who participated this year, and from those who’ve committed to return again next year. Association Chair, Bob Sloan.
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In the photo: Presenting the Pet Idol Bowl, is Cornwall Dog Park Association Chair, Bob Sloan. Nicolas Bornais Amanda Martelle, and their dog Molson.
Thursday October 25th Ramada Inn, Dinner at 6:30pm AN INTE RACTIVE EVEN ING "Celebrate Your Strengths" with Betty Healey Come early and get a massage with Julie Collin Network and promote your business, or just enjoy an evening with great ladies!
Fixed Rate or Variable Rate The decision to choose a fixed or variable rate is not always an easy one. It should depend on your tolerance for risk as well as your ability to withstand increases in mortgage payments. You can sometimes expect a financial reward for going with the variable rate, although the precise magnitude will ebb and flow depending on the economic environment. Fixed rate mortgages often appeal to clients who want stability in their payments, manage a tight monthly budget, or are generally more conservative. For example, young couples with large mortgages relative to their income might be better off opting for the peace of mind that a fixed-rate brings. A variable rate mortgage often allows the borrower to take advantage of lower rates -- the interest rate is calculated on an ongoing basis at a lenders’ prime rate minus a set percentage. For example, if the prime mortgage rate is 5.5 percent, the holder of a prime minus 0.5 percent mortgage would pay a 5.00 percent variable interest rate. As a consumer, the best option is to have a candid discussion with your mortgage professional to ensure you have a full understanding of the risks and rewards of each type of mortgage.money, pay less interest and pay off your mortgage years earlier!
Derrick Cracknell is a licensed mortgage agent with Mortgage Man Dominion Lending Centres based in Cornwall. He can be reached at: 613-662-2377; dcracknell@dominionlending.ca; www.derrickcracknell.com.
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roadSIGNS by Betty Healey
Surrender Surrender is not necessarily one of my favorite words. Despite this it keeps coming up in conversation and is evidently a SIGN. I think my resistance to the word is that old visual from cowboy or war movies where surrendering involves sticking your hands high into the air and offering yourself up to another person, potentially the enemy. Okay, I know this is not what it really means and that to surrender does not mean giving up or giving in. Nor does surrender imply weakness or loss. According to the dictionary to surrender means to relinquish control, and detach from results. Darn – there’s that control thing again. I turned back to one of my favorite all time books, Return to Love by Marianne Williamson, seeking some solace and clarity on this subject. She suggests that surrender is powerful nonresistance, being open and receptive to allowing our lives to be guided by a higher power. In this state of nonresistance you allow ‘spirit to infuse your life and to offer you meaning and direction’.
I have to say that I am all for that. It simply gets confusing when I try to figure everything out for myself not to mention that I also step back into being a control freak. When you stop trying to control all the events in your life, you notice that things fall into place anyway and that there is a natural order to them. So how do you surrender? Now that is the $20,000,000 question. Even as I say to myself all I have to do is surrender I feel the trepidation and wonder how do you so this. I can only share what I am learning at the moment and to suggest to you, that although surrender seems unfamiliar and uncomfortable, I suspect we are all in this boat together. It is a new experience. Re-Connect with your Heart The starting point for me is to forge a new relationship with my heart. This begins by putting aside 10 to 15 minutes of quiet ME FIRST time, sitting or lying comfortably, away from all distractions. Place your hand on your heart and feel it beating under your hand. With each breath in imagine that your heart is expanding. Infuse your heart with love on each in-breath and on the out-breath imagine this love extending you your entire self. As you continue, notice any stress in your body, and then release it on each out-breath. Consider an issue which has been troublesome for you and perhaps what actions you have been taking to control it. On the next outbreath release these actions and ask your heart the question, “what would be in my highest good?” Don’t expect an immediate answer; simply rest with the question for a few moments, then ask again, “what would be in my highest good?” Your heart is the seat of amazing wisdom and knowledge. Unfortunately it is overruled by your head and buried under worry, anxiety, frustration and impatience. Impatience by the way is the highest form of resistance, like pushing at something. When you push there is an equal and opposite force in return. As you continue your heart ‘meditation’, imagine yourself floating in a sea of light. The water sparkles, infused with hues of purple, turquoise and yellow. These colours dance around you. You feel all the resistance you have been experiencing begin to float away and as you drift, your heart opens even further. You begin to appreciate that all you need to know is there, you need only to relax and allow it to come to you. Back to Reality I hear you, REALLY! Can this possibly work? YES! And it takes time. As with any new habit it must be practiced. I wish there were a simple switch you could turn on and off, to step from control freak into control free and to experience complete surrender. Wouldn’t that be blissful. The thing is, and you know this as well as I do, you are simply getting in your own way when it comes to moving forward in life. Everything you want is waiting for you. Your work is to conceive it (ask for what you want), believe it (imagine that what you want is already a reality) and receive it (get out of the way and allow it).
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Here’s the challenge: changing any habit takes 21 days. My invitation to you is to take the time each day for the next 3 weeks to re-connect with your heart. Follow the instructions I have offered and see what happens. You never know, new doors may open and something you never expected may arrive on your doorstep! Until next time, 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. Season three of the roadSIGNS TV Show begins the week of October 1st on TV Cogeco, Tuesday at 8 pm. The show is repeated Thursday at 6:30 pm and Sunday at 5 pm. For information regarding Betty’s coaching and upcoming retreats or to subscribe to her monthly e-newsletter, contact Betty at betty@roadSIGNS.ca or visit her website at www.roadSIGNS.ca.
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Chantal Pilon-Dupuis, 35 (256.8) Last week: 237.2 lbs This week: 240.4
Kim Terhorst, 46 (249.6) Last week: 235.4 lbs. This week: 229.4 TE BO AM WE DY IG L O HT 0.8%SS
Rod Wilson, 31(241.6) Last week: 213.6 lbs This week: 212.2
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Stephanie McDonald, 27 (245.8) Last week: 229.8 lbs.This week: 226.4 Stephanie Lalonde, 41 (204.2) Last week: 193.6 lbs.This week: 191
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Suzanne Ménard, 49 (246.8) Last week: 218.2 lbs.This week: 215.8
Roxane Villeneuve, 38 (177.8) Last week: 164.8 lbs.This week: 164.8 TE BO AM WE DY IG L O HT S 0% S
Andgela Pilon (201.2) Last week: 184.2 lbs.This week: 183.8 Danielle Lebrun, 17 (210.4) Last week: 196.8 lbs.This week: 197.2
WINNERS THIS WEEK
Julie Lascelle, 30 (210) Last week: 191.8 lbs.This week: 189
Chantal Kaddie, 27(208.4) Last week: 188.6 lbs.This week: 183.8
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Lauree Carrière, 37 (277.4) Last week: 260.2 lbs.This week: 258.8
Jennifer Quenneville, 33 (271.6) Last week: 243.6 lbs.This week: 241
Martine Quenneville, 55 (263.2) Last week: 245.4 lbs.This week: 240.4
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Michael Rowan, 46 (410.6) Last week: 370 lbs.This week: 366.4
Mitchell Zappitelli, 30(398) Last week: 350.2 lbs.This week: 349.6
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Only 5 weeks to go! Hang in there, 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 BODY TEAM T LOSS H “At Home Challenge” of Cornwall’s Biggest WEIG .00% 0 Weight Loser. Follow their progress in the pages of the Local Seeker, every Friday.
Julia Lucio, 41, Seeker Chick Last week: 148 lbs.This week: 148 Thoughts: This week was hard. Lots of eating out but got some good tips from Dan Allaire at BizFest this week... Mai-Liis Renaud, 51, Seeker Chick Last week: 138 lbs.This week: 138 Thoughts: Hard Week.
The organizers of Cornwall’s Biggest Weight Loser are encouraging anyone at home looking to shed some weight to attend the weekly weigh-ins and to take up the challenge from home. Anyone who is weighed will have their weight recorded weekly and the Biggest-WeightLoser- from-home by the end of the 14 weeks is eligible to win $500.
Good Luck to all the at-home teams!
Rebecca Matte, 25 (226.4) Last week: 208 lbs.This week: 203.4
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Micheline Sabourin, 46 (263.6) Last week: 250.2 lbs.This week: 248.2
The 20 participants lost a total of 41.6 pounds in week 7 of the Challenge.
Dr. Cardinal and Tom Irvine are very proud of the contestants.
Steven St-Pierre, 37 (242) Last week: 216 lbs.This week: 214.8
MacEwen Petroleum
The winning team this week is FARM BOY. They lost a total of 7.6 pounds and 4% loss of their body weight.
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Adèle Wilson, 31(242.4) Last week: 220.6 lbs.This week: 220.2
Everyone participating in The Cornwall Biggest Weight Loser Challenge gathered for their sixth weigh-in on Monday.
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FROM MY PANTRY by Sharyn Thompson
OVEN ROASTED CHICKEN WITH POTATOES AND HERBS
It must be the Irish in me, I just love potatoes! baked, mashed,scalloped, hash browns, any way at all! This evening, I was out in my vegetable garden digging up potatoes until it got so dark I couldn't tell potatoes from rocks. It was time to go in the house. I thought I would give you this lovely roasted chicken and potato recipe. It 613-936-1998 812 Pitt Street, Unit 6 also uses fresh herbs which you may still have in your garden. My sage and thyme in my herb garden can be picked throughout the winter. They give such a tremendous flavour in many dishes. With the cooler %$".weather,"it is a pleasure to have the oven on.
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METHOD: -This serves 6 nicely. -Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. -Rinse and thoroughly pat dry the chicken, inside and out. -Rub the cut lemon over the outside of the chicken, then squeeze the juice over the chicken and into the cavity. -Place the lemon quarters, garlic cloves and the quartered onion into the cavity of the chicken. Give the cavity a little shake of salt and pepper. -Rub the softened butter over the skin of the chicken. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. -Place the chicken in a large open roasting pan, breast side down. -Peel and cut up the potatoes, toss them with the oil, and season them with salt and pepper, oregano and thyme. -Add the seasoned potatoes along with any oil, around the chicken in the roasting pan. Carefully pour 2/3 cup of water into one end of the pan, not over the potatoes. -Roast the chicken and potatoes for 25 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees F. and now turn the chicken over to be breast side up. Turn the potatoes and sprinkle them with half of the combined sage and thyme leaves chopped. -Baste the chicken and potatoes with the juices forming in the pan. -Continue to roast the chicken and potatoes for one hour, or until the chicken is cooked. To test, pierce the chicken with a sharp knife, if the juices run clear, the chicken is done. -If the liquid in the pan evaporates, add a little more water. -Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes, then carve. Meanwhile,keep the potaoes warm in the oven. -Serve the potatoes and chicken on a pretty platter and garnish with the remaining chopped thyme and sage leaves. Enjoy!
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SATURDAY, OCT 20 Cineplex community day. See ad for details. Galaxy 2pm Speaker Series. This month’s topic is “The St. Lawrence Seaway - An Essential Transportation System in the 21st Century”Explore the history of the St. Lawrence Seaway and learn about its current operations with guest speakers Peter Burgess and Andrew Bogora from the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation. Friends of the Cornwall Public Library Giant Book Sale from 9 am to 5 pm. Cornwall Public Library, 45 2nd St. E. Fill a bag of books for a toony! The Family Expo At The Cornwall Civic Center Friday, October 19th from 10 am to 6 pm & Saturday, October 20th from 10 am to 4 pm. Clown Frisotine, Friday at 4:30 pm & Vogel Joy, Saturday at 10:30 am, 12 noon
St. Andrews CWL Church Bazaar from 11 am to 2 pm, St. Andrew's Parish Hall. Soup & sandwich lunch: 6$. Craft and bake sale and a quilt raffle. Electronics Recycling Day from 9 am to 4 pm. St John Ambulance, 1001 Sydney St. Bring your old computer, tv, cell phone & portable phones, printers, etc. Candle light walk/Pumkinfest U.C.V.
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What’s happening Smart City Toastmasters Clubinvites you to overcome fears of public speaking skills in a positive environment. Having fun is included! Meetings are on 1st&3rd Wednesdays of each month at St. Lawrence Secondary School cornwall, @ 1450 2nd St. East. From 6:45pm to 8:45pm. Everyone welcome, bring a friend! Info: Bob LeBrun(613-932-4792) or Claudette Pilon(613-938-2394) FALL RUMMAGE SALE @ Knox-St. Paul’s United Church 800 -12th St. East (Off McConnell North), McConnell #1 Bus 9AM to 12Noon Great Bargains – Clothes, Books, Household Articles
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POSTCARDS FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY BRAIN by Sandra Taylor Hedges
SEEKING THE ARTS . SEEKING THE ARTS Focus Art Juried Art Show This past weekend Focus Art hosted for the 8th year running it’s Juried Art exhibition open to all area artist whether you are a member of Focus Art or not. This is a great opportunity for the artists to show off their stuff and have a chance to win a little prize money. It is a scary process entering into a juried show as the one factor that is unknown is “How do I measure up to the competition?”. For the most part the area talent pool is a good one and the toughest part of the Juror’s job is to eliminate several of the entries as we always have more entries than we have places to hang them. Each artist must look at this as a unique opportunity to see where exactly the bar is set and where they need to go to move themselves up the ladder to the winners circle. Of course this is only as valuable as the knowledge the juror of the show has on what constitutes good or bad art. For the most part the people who jury art exhibitions are educators and artists themselves who understand what is required to be first show worthy and secondly a prize winner. Sometimes this is not the case and this can lead to a show that lacks continuity on the part of the viewer and the artists themselves whether this is real or imagined. It was for this reason I encouraged the Board of Directors of Focus Art several years back to adopt a method of Jury process that I was able to see in action while showing down in the USA. The concept is a bit radical for some but it is the best thing that can happen for the artist and that is the Open Jury Process. This simply means the artists are present while the Juror goes through the artwork and speaks to the audience as he/she critiques the work. Through this process the artist learn that technical skill is only one part and not the most important if all the other elements of design are strong enough to hold it together. I would also like to explain what a critique is. A critique is not a criticism. A critique is an overview of what is and what is not working to satisfy the elements of design. These elements are what makes a strong painting, photograph or sculpture and thankfully has nothing to do with beauty or subject. Over the past several years Focus Art has been able to benefit from this unique form of Jurying, I can see it every year as the work of the members becomes stronger and more dynamic that the year before.
So here is Koodo’s to you Focus Art and it’s members for being willing to break away from the pack in this exciting way to Jury Artwork and especially to the Members and all those that entered the show whether they made the cut or not as it takes a brave soul to show the world your heart and soul and risk it all to be seen. The current show is now on at the Cornwall regional Library until November 9th, 2012 please take the time to come and see the world as the local and regional artists of our area see it. Sandra Taylor Hedges, Fine Artist, Teacher and Past President of Focus Art staylorhedgesart.com focusartonline.org studioonecatsquared.com rulesforpainting.blogspot.com Cat Scratches - Studio Blog
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This year’s juror Bernard Poulin specializes in internationally, in corporate and private portraiture as well as commissioned exhibitions; is the author of 9 books on drawing and creativity; he is an educator and is a recognized international juror. Mr. Poulin was through his professional relationship with President of Focus Art asked to serve as our juror this year which he accepted with enthusiasm. Helping artists discover their full potential is one of his personal passions. This was truly evident as we watched how excited he was over the artwork and eager to share his wealth of knowledge. The room was alive with energy as the artists focused all their attention on the information with regard to the various pieces submitted and what was both successful and not so successful about their offerings. The time passed all too quickly and we were left with wishing we had more time to ask questions to help us understand more fully what was being shared with us.
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The Winners of this year’s Juried Show are as follows:
Focus Art 8th Annual Juried Awards - October 17th, 2012 OIL PAINTING
First Place – Sandra Taylor Hedges – Abstract in Black & Brown Second Place – Rose Desnoyers – Poppies
Honourable Mention – Bernice Sleno – Promise of Tomorrow
ACRYLIC PAINTING
First Place – Sandra Taylor Hedges – Waiting for the 6:15 Train Second Place – Alex Abugov – The Mummy
Honourable Mention – Hennie Marsh – Coastal View
Honourable Mention – Micheline Tanguay – Belle Table
WATERCOLOUR PAINTINGS First Place – Anita Huygen – Never Empty
Second Place – Barbara Darling – Reflections
Honourary Mention – Simone Best – Weather Beaten Birdhouse
MIXED MEDIA
First Place – Tracy Davies – In the Beginning
Second Place – Tracy Davies – Magnolia
Honourable Mention – Carole Jeghers – Spectators in the Window
PHOTOGRAPHY
First Place – Bernie Carriere – Remains of the Day
SECOND PLACE – Don Mitchell – Luminoti
HONOURABLE MENTION – Jacqueline Milner – Remains of the Day OTHER
First Place – Elizabeth Cameron – Lunch Break Honourable Mention – Elizabeth Rerrie – The Goddess Congratulations to all the winners as well as to the show participants.
ONCE UPON A PAINTBRUSH by Patrick Guindon
SEEKING THE ARTS . SEEKING THE ARTS The Language of Art The language of art is tricky. It’s terrifying to even think about when there are trained experts everywhere. But don’t you ever just look at something and feel its beauty? To talk about it should be as easy as the feeling you get when you see it. I think I first learned to talk about art through doing it; but not everyone is able to do that. My brain is very language-based. I write and that’s my comfort zone. It may not be yours. So is it possible to develop the ability to explain what you like and dislike about art, if it doesn’t come naturally? The real question is – do we need to? From an educator’s perspective, I really believe that we do. The 21st Century is what I think of as the Critical Thinking Century. It’s all about deciphering the hidden messages encoded in advertising, films and movies, music and in how people talk around us. The Internet is full of hidden and incorrect messages. Learning - especially at a young age - to talk about what you see, and to think out loud about what you see, really is an important part of the world. To help foster a language for arts, don’t worry about technical terms. It really doesn’t matter if you can label what you see as “balance” or as “negative and positive space.” That will come later, but really isn’t necessary in talking about what you like and what you think is no good. You see, it’s fine to say that something is great or that something sucks, but it’s worthless without a reason. Even at very young ages, kids can start to form opinions. Ask them to tell you about the art they see, rather than if they like it, or why. That’s too narrow. “What do you see?” will open up a whole other narrative. This is where discussion happens. And if they don’t see what you do, especially in the beginning, bite your tongue. Ask them to tell you more, instead of correcting them to your own version.
Take them places where there is art. Locally, you could visit CRAG, or the Cornwall Public Library where art is displayed in the entrance hallway. Take a trip to Ottawa to the National Gallery once a year. Visit local events where artists might be showing their work. Explore a range of arts at Le Tot Spot & Little Shop (on 2nd Street), where kids 0-5 are exposed to creativity and arts with amazing art leaders! If you can’t get out of the house, go online – visit the websites of your favourite illustrators, or do a Google search for famous artists. You probably have an impressive gallery in front of you already – your child’s book collection. Most kid’s books are about 32 pages long, with almost that many pieces of art. Look at just one page and focus on it as art, rather than as “just an illustration" (as we so often overlook them). Pick a painting a week to look at and talk about. It doesn’t need to be exhaustive – just get the conversation going. If your child is too young to talk, it’s okay! They can still look – and are most receptive and open to art now. All they want to do is take it in. If your child likes tractors, find paintings and drawings of tractors, and point out the colours. If your child likes fairies, find fairy artwork and explore it together, pointing out how small or big they are. Act out the art. The language of art doesn’t need to be tricky. Make it a conversation, not an essay or a college dissertation, and you’ll find that through looking closely at art, and talking about the possible stories inside of each piece, you’ll end up looking more closely at everything.
Patrick Guindon is a freelance artist and art teacher, who also teaches “regular subjects” full time. He is an author and illustrator and has created the Cornwall & Area Artist’s Network at www.cornwallartistnetwork.wordpress.com. Visit him online at www.patrickg.ca on Twitter @123patrickg or likehim at www.facebook.com/studio22art
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River Kings preview Many Cornwall hockey fans were cautiously curious about the River Kings this fall, as the team prepared for its first season in the LNAH. Locals wondered what type of hockey to expect and so far, after two exhibition home games, a total of more than 3,500 fans have come to the Ed Lumley Arena. Now, the home opener is finally here. After a 2-3-0 preseason, Cornwall plays host to Trois-Rivieres this Saturday night at the Civic Complex. Game time is 7:30 p.m.
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As someone who has watched the summer skates, training camp and the exhibition games, it’s already quite clear to me that this circuit is a big step up from the old Quebec AA league the Comets took part in. In fact, after this weekend, I think the Comets references will finally stop. This isn’t a circus act; there’s quite a bit of talent in this league. To me, the beauty about this product and particularly this team is that there really is something for everyone here. You want to see speed and talent? Check out linemates Pierre-Luc Faubert and Shawn Collymore up front. Faubert, who scored 19 goals and added 25 assists last year for Chicago in the ECHL, led the River Kings with five points in the pre-season. The talented Collymore, who spent last season in The Netherlands, was a 5th round draft pick of the New York Rangers and will be a part of many highlight reel goals this season.
If you like to watch high-end talent put their skills on display, watch out for defenceman Sasha Pokulok, a former NHL first round draft pick. You’ll love how easy Pokulok makes the game look with his quiet confidence and patience on the blueline. And in the crease is Loic Lacasse, a character off the ice, who was a draft pick of the Montreal Canadiens. The big goaltender has played in the IHL, ECHL and AHL. In fact, he was 6-1-0 with a 2.07 GAA with the Hamilton Bulldogs in 2008-09.
Do you enjoy a hard-hitting affair? You’ll love veteran Steve Simoes and gritty newcomer Anthony Pittarelli. These two role players won’t take a shift off and will always finished their checks. And as the showcased in pre-season action, they can put the puck in the net, too. Enjoy a good scrap do you? Well that’ll be covered too, although not to the extent of what locals saw last time senior Quebec hockey was in town. But with Francis Lessard and Dannick Lessard up front, as well as Mario Joly on defence, Cornwall won’t be pushed around by any means.
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Francis Lessard hasn’t played in any pro league other than the NHL or AHL. In 115 games with the Ottawa Senators and Atlanta Thrashers, Lessard picked up 346 penalty minutes. Dannick Lessard (no relation) is a veteran of the LNAH and is approaching 500 career fights. Joly, is a big tough defenceman who will also chip in on the score sheet. Last season with the Windsor Wild, he had 149 penalty minutes in 44 games, while chipping in 28 points. Not bad from the blueline.
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There are even a few Colts connections for local junior fans. Of course, you’ll remember coach Al Wagar and his style of hockey, which promises a hard-working club and usually a winning one at that. To his right on the bench will be long-time assistant Mike Ruest. Then there’s former Colts sniper Eric Meloche, who led Cornwall to CJHL titles in 1995 and 1996. And former captain Darcy Findlay will make his semi-pro debut, fresh off his four-year stint at Bemidji State University. As far as local talent goes, there’s a good mix of that as well. Long Sault’s Brennan Barker, Williamstown’s Jonathan Jasper and Cardinal’s Ryan Sullivan will all patrol the River Kings blueline. All three have local junior ties: Barker played for the Brockville Braves; Jasper for the Cornwall Colts and Sullivan for the Pembroke Lumber Kings. The wait is finally over, the LNAH has arrived and beginning this weekend, Cornwall will be treated to a great product on the ice.
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NOTES: The River Kings have added another offensive weapon up front, coming to terms with Alex Bourret, a 26-year-old In the photo are River Kings forward who split time last season in the CHL and AHL. forward Eric Meloche (left) and Bourret was drafted 16th overall by Atlanta in the 2005 goaltender Loic Lacasse (right). NHL entry draft (only two positions after Pokulok was PHOTO CREDIT: selected by Washington). In 176 career AHL games with Allison Papineau Chicago, Hartford, San Antonio and Worcester, Bourret scored 28 goals and 72 assists for 100 points. He also added 184 penalty minutes. Follow me on Twitter: @piperspoints rodwilson@gmail.com
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Dear Joe, I have stair problems. I have two sets of stairs on my house, one on the front porch and one to the back deck. The ones on the front porch are rotting and are quickly becoming dangerous, and the ones on the back were replaced a couple years ago by my brother-in-law. A handyman he is not, and I nearly break my neck every time I walk down them. I need to have both of these issues fixed before someone (ie. Me), gets hurt. My husband and I have very limited knowledge of carpentry and only basic tools. Can you give me some pointers on how to properly build a set of stairs? Thank you, we love to read your column every week. Cheryl
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Thank you so much Cheryl for your question and for reading every week. Honestly, you couldn’t have chosen a more advanced project for you first foray into the world of home renovations. Stairs - though they do not require a whole truckload of tools to build - do require a couple of specialized hand tools and a strong understanding of geometry, math, and building codes which will give you the threshold of acceptable dimensions for your finished project. To build a set of stairs you will require a circular saw, jigsaw or handsaw, 48-inch level, tape measure, a 24-inch framing square, stair gauges (optional, but very handy if you’re doing lots of stairs), and a hammer and nails, or screws and driver.
First thing is to rip out the old. Take out all your frustrations and let ‘em have it. Get it out of your system because the rest of this project will require concentration, patience and attention to detail. Once you have the old ones cleared out, cleaned up and the site levelled, you’ll want to sink some 18inch patio stones into the ground level and flush with the grade of the soil. Now, resting the level on the floor of the deck, hold it so it’s level, and measure from the patio stone base to the bottom of the level which represents the top of the floor. This is the total rise of the stair case. Now, here comes the math, are you ready? Take the total rise and divide it by seven. Seven is the median rise allowed by the building code and is the most comfortable rise for the average human stride. Now take that number and divide it into your total rise. This will generally give you a number that is accompanied by a fraction. If it is larger than a half, round up. Smaller, round down. This is the total number of steps. Now, take your new rounded number and divide it into your total rise. This will give you a new number that is also accompanied by a fraction. This is your stair rise. Now for the run or tread; for exterior stairs I typically allow ten inches. Two 2x6s work well for treads. This gives you eleven inches; ten inches of run plus one inch of stair nosing. So when we set up our stair gauges on our framing square, we set one at ten inches on the long leg of the square, and the other at the number and fraction that we calculated earlier. Lying flat a pressure-treated 2x12, lay your square on the board with the gauges tight against the edge of the board, this will triangulate the cut-out of the stringer. From the tip of one step, align your stair gauge with that point and mark your second step. Repeat for the total number of steps as you calculated earlier. Now cut out the marked stringer removing an additional amount from the bottom of the stringer equal to the thickness of the material you will use for the treads. Once you have cut one, test-fit it in the final location and if it checks out, trace it for as many stringers you need - no less than 32 inches apart - and cut them out as well. Now all you have to do is cut the treads to the desired width and assemble your new staircase. Now admittedly, this is an over-simplified explanation of a fairly complex procedure, and if you’ve never done anything like it before, probably a tad hard to follow. Don’t feel bad, there are a lot of “carpenters” - I mean people - who make a living building things for folks who don’t know how to properly lay out a stair stringer. If you have any doubts, look up a reputable carpenter or stair builder to give you a hand; a good guy won’t mind giving you some assistance even if you want to do most of the work yourself. Give him a coffee, or better yet a beer on a hot day and you’ve got a friend forever. Thanks for reading, Joe Keep watching here each week for more household tips and renovation advice. It's FREE to submit a question and you can email them to: Aboutthehouse@adamshomeservices.ca, or Text them to 613-551-5932. For additional information about me and what’s going on in your community, please visit our website: www.adamshomeservices.ca Don’t forget to Like us on Facebook and read past letters on our blog: adamshomeservices.blogspot.ca. And remember, whatever you do, do it well, because a job well done stays well done forever.
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A weekly look at racing from both sides of the 1000 Islands With the 1000 Islands RV DIRTcar Northeast Fall Nationals Weekend at Brockville Speedway now in the record books for another year, this signifies the end of the racing season in our area. It has been a fantastic season for many local tracks, with minimal rainouts at most area Speedways. The only blemish on an otherwise perfect season at Brockville came this past Sunday, as day three of the Fall Nationals had to be cancelled due to steady rainfall. Friday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s portion of the 1000 Islands RV DIRTcar Northeast Fall Nationals consisted of the final race in the Go Nuclear Late Model Challenge Series of 2012, as well as the final race in the DIRTcar Pro Stock Series. Dale Caswell entered the night with a comfortable lead in the Go Nuclear point standings and he solidified his championship with a feature win. Adam Turner, a former 358 Modified, Sportsman and Street Stock competitor at Brockville finished second, with AJ Kingsley, Mark Rayner and Matt Vanderlinden completing the top five. In the Pro Stock Series finale, it was Stephane Lebrun taking the feature win, with Joey Ladouceur claiming his second consecutive Mr. DIRTcar Pro Stock title with his second place finish. George Renaud finished third, with Dave Seguin and Richard Bertrand rounding out the top five positions on a very cold night at the BOS.
The action in the 1000 Islands RV DIRTcar Northeast Fall Nationals continued on Saturday afternoon with the 358 Modified Mr. DIRTcar Series race, and an open 360 Sprint Car event also on the schedule along with the TUSA Mod Lite Series. Danny Johnson came out on top of the 358 Modified Series race. Several laterace cautions slowed the field as tire wear played a major role in the outcome of the race. Johnson crossed the finish line ahead of Billy Dunn, who has had a phenomenal season in both the 358 Modified owned by Laurent Ladouceur, and his own Big Block Modified. Joel Doiron had nothing left on his right rear tire by the end of the race, but he drove a great race and finished with a solid third place run. Brockville Speedway regulars Kyle Dingwall and Dale Planck rounded out the top five positions. Steve Poirier had a slow start to his 2012 season after having knee surgery due to a snowmobile racing crash over the off-season, but he came back strong a few weeks ago, and ended his season with a win in the 360 Sprint Car Open. Bryan Howland, Jason Barney, Michel Parent and Justin Barger rounded out the top five of an impressive field of 31 sprint cars on hand. Derek Wagner won the Mod Lite main event over Josh Sliter and Bryan Green.
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