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Vol. 3, Issue 43 November 16, 2012
about CORNWALL PEOPLE for CORNWALL PEOPLE by CORNWALL PEOPLE
SEEK and Discover
... your inner talent with a master artist.
“Art is fun! Art is exciting! Children have fun. So can you. Abstract or realism, it’s your choice. You can also choose the medium, if you like. I have painted successfully in watercolour, oils, acrylics, pastels and gouache. Or, if you want to learn to draw, that I can teach also. My students have been successful in whatever medium they choose.” Gilbert Strudwick, an artist from the area, has been teaching privately for twenty-five years. He has educated adults in most levels as well as children. He has instructed at Haliburton College, an extension of Sir Sanford Fleming University in Toronto and has demonstrated in High schools, Elementary schools and for private art clubs. Gil, who received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from York University in Toronto, is a member of the Society of Canadian Artists and was also a director of SCA in 2008 as well as being a member of the Portrait Society of Canada. His artwork can be seen in private collections, in corporate offices and in galleries and he had a solo exhibition in Greece in 2006 and has also painted in Scotland, England, Portugal and Germany. The Old Canoe, his art studio/gallery, where he teaches, is located in Maxville, 46 Main Street. Seeker Chick Mai-Liis went to visit and felt so relaxed as she followed the sign and entered the studio nestled amongst the trees. “What a great location - a pleasure to visit, away from the hustle and bustle of our busy world!” Call Gil at 514-323-4475 or 613-930-6716 to book your classes. GROUP FEE: $15 per hour, two hours per week for two months, pay monthly. PRIVATE FEE: $25 per hour, two hours per week for two months, pay monthly. “If you are still having fun you can continue indefinitely. It’s up to you.”
"Gil's patience and willingness to share his unique artistic skills gave me confidence to go forward in a new medium and enjoy it. Thanks, Gil." Mary Cartwright, Williamstown, Ont.
Cover photo by: Mai-Liis Renaud
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EYE ON SOCIETY by Jason Setnyk
Arts and Culture News for Cornwall and SD&G
Seeker Spotlight
The Barra MacNeils at Aultsville Theatre December 11th! The Barra MacNeils - An East Coast Christmas is a musical potpourri of traditional MacNeil family favourites gleaned from Christmas ceilidhs, midnight masses and the general festive frolic that accompanies each holiday season. With their captivating vocals, distinctive harmonies and extraordinary musicianship, The Barra MacNeils inject new life and energy into the sights and sounds of Christmas - one moment a rousing chorus, then a hauntingly beautiful Gaelic ballad, the next a flurry of foot-stomping instrumentals, which of course pulls one then another into a step-dancing revelry. Join The Barra MacNeils as they mark their 25th Anniversary with this delightful seasonal celebration, An East Coast Christmas! For more info: www.barramacneils.com or www.shantero.com
-The Local Portraitwith Megan Renee
Aladdin Jr. Tickets Available Now! Seaway Valley Theatre Company announced: If it's anything like Nunsensations or Leading Ladies, I would inform all of our loyal customers to buy your tickets as soon as possible if you want to see the show. There are ONLY two performances, so don't miss out! December 8th and 9th at 1:30 pm. Location: St. Joe's Auditorium. Admission: $10. CHICAGO tickets on Sale December 3rd!
Mecca Pro Wrestling presents "Give And Take"! This wrestling event takes place Saturday, December 1st at Vu Night Spot (113 1/2 Pitt St.) in Cornwall, Ontario. Doors open 6:00pm and bell time is 7:00pm. Admission is $12 in advance and $15 at the door. For advance tickets visit Poppy's Pawns Plus (224 Pitt St.). For ticket reservations, please call 613-936-1551. The official card is as follows: MAIN EVENT V:I:P MUST COMPETE IN DRESSES! TAG TEAM MATCH w/MPW WORLD TITLE ON THE LINE: The American Barbarian & Shocker VS. Randy Berry & Joey Valentyne. *If either member of V:I:P beat either Barbarian or Shocker, one of them will become the new MPW Champion. MPW General Manager Joe Dunlap is also forcing Berry and Valentyne to each wear a dress while competing in this match-up to serve as a punishment for their defiant behaviour at last month's event. TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP w/TORNADO RULES: The Maltese Falcons VS. The Incredible Hunks. LAST WOMAN STANDING MATCH: Persephone Vice VS. Jodi D'Milo. 4 WAY ELIMINATION / #1 CONTENDER'S MATCH: Dave Titan VS. Derric Hamilton VS. Damian Styles VS. "Magic" Mario Bryant and Winner will receive an MPW World Title shot. BATTLE OF THE BRAWLERS: Canadian Justice VS. Harley Davison - If Canadian Justice is victorious, he will have 5 minutes in the ring with Eddie Weiss, who will be handcuffed at ringside during the entire match. SUBMISSION MATCH: Jae Rukin VS. Jeff Fury. HARDCORE MATCH: Fatal X VS. CJ Felony. Follow MPW on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mpwnation The Collective Experience! Unique and creative offerings such as paintings, photographs, and sculptures, original works from Tracy Lynn Davies, Patricia Campbell, Bev Leroux, and Sandra Taylor Hedges on December 7th (noon to 8:00pm) and December 8th (10:00am to 4:00pm) at the Christ Church (3 Mille Roches Street) in Long Sault, Ontario. 10% of all sales will be donated to the Madagascar School Project! 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
EODP Continues to Assist SD&G and Cornwall The Eastern Ontario Development Program (EODP) has been very successful since last year. EODP has assisted 19 clients and created 32 jobs in the communities of Stormont Dundas & Glengarry. Within the Cornwall area $347,725.00has been dispersed to grow small businesses and create jobs. Yesterday, the Stormont Dundas & Glengarry Community Futures Development Corporation is please to announce the 2013 funding phase for the region of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry is open with $884,800. of EODP funding available to eligible projects. “The investment in our region is a continuation of our government’s promise to focus on the economy and jobs” said MP Guy Lauzon. “I believe that our region is the most attractive area in the country for the public and private sectors to do business in. The Eastern Ontario Development Program helps to attract and enhance private sector businesses in our communities.” Any municipality, not-for-profit corporation, first nation or business based within Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, including the City of Cornwall, is eligible to apply for funding from any of the three streams: Business Development, Community Innovation or Collaborative Projects. The maximum contribution to any specific project is capped at $100,000 per year. If the recipient is a for profit business the contribution cannot exceed more than 50% of the eligible costs. The Program is managed by FedDev Ontario and local funding will be delivered by the SD&G Community Futures Development Corporation. To find out more about the Eastern Ontario Development Program, please visit the SD&G Community Futures Development Corporation web site at www.sdgcfdc.on.ca
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These photos of Megan was taken by Jason Setnyk Photography. Megan who previously worked in retail and in waitressing, attended Standford Fleming College, and graduated from the massage therapy program. She now works at Cornwall Spine Care Plus. Her hobbies include yoga, painting, and her interests are health, wellness and literature. 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
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Financially Speaking with Brian Seguin
Even with Low Rates, You Can Invest for Income With interest rates holding steady at an all time low, many investors feel complacent about investing for a return. Clearly, low interest rates have a wide-ranging impact — but what effect will they have on you, as an individual investor? If you need income from your investments, then the continuation of ultra-low interest rates may be a matter of some concern, particularly if you own certain types of fixed-income investments, such as term deposits or Guaranteed Income Certificates (GICs). While GICs guarantee to protect principal and offer flexible interest payment frequency, they are not risk-free. With low interest rates, you risk losing purchasing power. Still, fixed-rate vehicles may well have a place in your portfolio. If you’re even somewhat dependent on your investments for income, you may need to broaden your search. Here are a few ideas to consider:
Build a bond ladder. Long-term bonds, by their nature, are more subject to interest rate risk than shorter-term vehicles. In other words, interest rates are more likely to rise during the life span of a longer-term bond — and when rates go up, the prices of existing bonds will fall. To help lower this risk, you may want to build a “ladder” of bonds of varying maturities. Then, if market interest rates are low, you’ll still have your long-term bonds earning higher rates, but if rates rise, you can take advantage of them by reinvesting the proceeds of your maturing short-term bonds. But remember to work with your financial advisor to evaluate whether a bond ladder and the securities held within it are consistent with your investment objectives, risk tolerance and financial circumstances. Consider dividend-paying stocks. You can find companies that have paid dividends for many consecutive years — and in some cases, increased their dividend payout each year. In the past year, companies in the S&P/TSX Composite have paid $43 billion in dividends, and expected to pay out a record amount in 2013, according to Bloomberg data. (Keep in mind that the S&P/TSX Composite is an unmanaged index and is not available for direct investment.) Of course, stock prices will fluctuate in value, and you may receive more or less than your original investment when you sell. Historically, dividend-paying stocks have been less volatile than nondividend-paying stocks. Be aware, though, that companies can lower or discontinue dividend payments at any time without notice. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Refinance your mortgage. Today’s low rates are good news for borrowers. With tougher standards in place, it may not be as easy to refinance a mortgage as it once was, but if you qualify, you may want to think about refinancing. You may be able to save quite a bit of money on your monthly payments — and lower payments can translate into a greater cash flow. Plus, if you don’t need all the savings, you can put some of the money into a Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) or another retirement savings vehicle. Ultimately, an extended period of low interest rates is just one more factor to consider in creating and adjusting your investment strategy. Work with your financial advisor to help ensure low rates won’t affect your income needs. Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Advisor. Edward Jones, Member Canadian Investor Protection Fund.
local Edward Jones advisor, BRIAN SEGUIN , (613) 932-6161 89 Tollgate Road West, Unit 2 , Cornwall, ON K6J 5L5 www.edwardjones.com
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Ah, ah, ah, ah…Stayin’ Alive Bob Sloan, reporting for The Local Seeker It’s all about “staying alive” – the perfect beat to remember from that famous Bee Gees song to help keep the proper rhythm while administering compressions while performing CPR – said one of the volunteers from EMS services. I was among the 162 participants who responded to the free CPR training workshop two Friday evenings ago at the Benson centre. Although I have taken a few CPR courses in the past, I jumped at the chance to have a free refresher course. Not only were we versed in the proper technique of CPR, we also covered the Heimlich maneuver for choking, and were introduced to AED’s – automated external defibrillator.
Statistics are showing that AED’s have more than proved their worth when trying to keep someone alive while waiting for emergency services. When bystanders are familiar with CPR, and have quick access to AED’s the success rate in helping a victim survive is enormous according to EMS of Cornwall! It’s no wonder that it was strategically announced at this event that another 83 units have been placed in and around Cornwall, which now brings our total to almost 200 units reaching a $500,000 investment of infrastructure. This event combined basic training with the average general public intended to give us enough skills and knowledge that one day could make us a potential “Good Samaritan”, and save a life. With the multiple placements of these AED’s, a new service has been added when you call 911 for heart attack emergencies. The operator’s board is flagged and they will be able to tell you where the closest AED is located. Wow - imagine if we can now train everyone these simple life saving steps then quite simply the chances of success of saving lives will be exponential – maybe even yours!
The Heart and Stroke Foundation hosted the event, and was attended by Mayor Brian Kilger, MPP Stormont-Dundass-Glengarry Jim McDonell, and MP Guy Lauzon. They were there to encourage the hard work of EMS & the Heart & Stroke Foundation, along with thanking these specialized volunteers, and to all of us for taking the time from our busy schedules to support the program and learn these life saving techniques. Even MP Guy Lauzon admitted he never learned CPR, and he remained to be sure he was properly trained.
If your heart stops then you are dead, and if you are fortunate enough to have a bystander knowledgeable in CPR techniques, and an AED nearby then count yourself lucky! We had a very emotional recount from a resident of Alexandria, who took a heart attack with his running buddies, and because of the immediate attention he had from them with their knowledge of what to do, and an AED in the park, he survived with a full recovery. He could not stress enough the importance of this program and he wishes that everyone get trained in CPR.
The Heart and Stroke website is certainly a must save on your computer and is full of important information for you to review regularly. It covers everything from health information for the entire family, news, health tips and e-tools, to how to volunteer and donate. Oh yes, and you can find out more about how to become CPR certified.
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Packrat Organization 101 with Marie Morrell
Reclaim your life and space
M ark Reilly, Mortgage Agent With M artel Mortgagesis proud to support the C BWL
“I keep meaning to reorganize, but I’m too busy putting out fires.” How often have you told yourself this? Without organization and order you find yourself bombarded by the urgent matters of the day, putting off prevention to catch up with the urgent. We have all heard the saying “You have to spend money to make money”. Well, to save time you have to spend time. Studies have shown that organized people average 20 days of free time per year. Imagine what you could do with 20 free days! Organization has both immediate and long-term practical advantages. It changes the energy in your home and improves your well-being. Rather than being bogged down by life’s demands, organized people feel the freedom to live it. Breaking away for chaos Being organized is truly the best and easiest way out. Unfortunately, some people seem to have great difficulty to grasp this concept. Sometimes because of mental health problems a state of organization cannot be achieve. Some people with this type of illness are called hoarders and require help from medical professionals and extremely patient professional organizers. To break away from chaos, you must make the decision to make changes in your personal life. Each person, situation and circumstance is unique; therefore, your method of approaching each challenge has its very own solution. Your determination and creativity will help you handle these situations by choosing the appropriate organizational process. Clearing clutter can mend relationships, relieve stress, and increase personal and financial abundance. You’ve got nothing to lose but the clutter that robs you of your freedom. Individuals who are organized in their personal lives are efficient and organized employees, successful in their personal endeavors, and normally financially secure. The way you handle your life and household responsibilities generally translates in the productivity you bring to the work place and in society. Being organized will give you the possibility to do what you want to do and when you want to do it, since you will no longer be running in circles looking for what you need. Marie can be reached at 613-936-6873 www.workeasysolution.com or check out her ad on page 15 of this issue.
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Weekly Weigh-In
Chantal Pilon-Dupuis, 35 (256.8) Last week: 232.6 lbs This week: 231.4
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Kim Terhorst, 46 (249.6) Last week: 220.2 lbs. This week: 218.4
Adèle Wilson, 31(242.4) Last week: 207.8 lbs.This week: 205.6
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Rod Wilson, 31(241.6) Last week: 201.2 lbs This week: 196.6
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Stephanie McDonald, 27 (245.8) Last week: 224.4 lbs.This week: 221.8
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Stephanie Lalonde, 41 (204.2) Last week: 185.6 lbs.This week: 183.6
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Steven St-Pierre, 37 (242) Last week: 204.2 lbs.This week: 204.8 Suzanne Ménard, 49 (246.8) Last week: 207.6 lbs.This week: 201.8
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Micheline Sabourin, 46 (263.6) Last week: 238 lbs.This week: 235.2
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Roxane Villeneuve, 38 (177.8) Last week: 160.2.This week: 157.8
Angela Pilon Last week: 176.6 lbs.This week: 176.2 Danielle Lebrun, 17 (210.4) Last week: 185 lbs.This week: 181.6
Julie Lascelle, 30 (210) Last week: 176.2 lbs.This week: 174.8
WINNERS THIS WEEK
Chantal Kaddie, 27(208.4) Last week: 173.4 lbs.This week: 168.8
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Lauree Carrière, 37 (277.4) Last week: 252.4 lbs.This week: 247 Rebecca Matte, 25 (226.4) Last week: 195.6 lbs.This week: 192
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Jennifer Quenneville, 33 (271.6) Last week: 225.6 lbs.This week: 221.6
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Martine Quenneville, 55 (263.2) Last week: 228.8 lbs.This week: 226.2
BODY TEAM T LOSS H WEIG .9% 2
Malyon Excavation
Michael Rowan, 46 (410.6) Last week: 352.8 lbs.This week: 347.4 Mitchell Zappitelli, 30(398) Last week: 336.8 lbs.This week: 336.2
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Naturally Delicious ... with the Health Nut
On Saturday, November 10th, I held my last healthy eating cooking seminar of the year. It was a full house, with an amazing group of individuals! There were people that came from as far as Montreal to come and learn about healthy eating, recipes and lifestyle. What a great afternoon shared with many people that really want to make a difference in their lives! My next session will start up again at the end of January 2013. Our 4th juicing challenge is being held Sunday, November 18th, 9:00am to noon. There will be lots of info, demos, and taste-testing. Recipes and info will be sent to you via email after the seminar. We’ve had awesome success stories, so come learn the basics to living your best life ever! If interested, please e-mail me for more details at thehealthnut@cogeco.ca The Health Nut and Lisa Blanchard (owner of Spirit Tree Yoga Studio) are teaming up to bring you a very unique health sale on Saturday, November 24th, 1:00 to 4:00 pm at 117 Eleventh Street West (entrance to the right of the building…last door). There will be a selection of my homemade goods available as well as cooking seminar gift certificates for that special person on your list (the gift of health). Lisa will be selling her beautiful Prana yoga clothing, class and spa packages as well as gift certificates. It will be a very nice, relaxing Christmas atmosphere. Come sample great snacks and enjoy a cinnamon tea! I hope to see many of you there, a portion of the sales will be donated to the Cornwall Hospice!
In health…. Sylvie Thibert (The Health Nut) Thehealthnut@cogeco.ca www.thehealthnut.ca 613-931-3119
On Monday, November 12th the Seaway Senior Citizens Club members had the opportunity to view the amazing health documentary Hungry for Change. It was an awesome turnout, many thanks to Mrs. Els Cordell (executive director) for bringing this great event to the Club. The participants were invited to enjoy Health Nut homemade goods after the movie.
Now , you can’t say that nothing goes on in Cornwall! Here are many examples of all that goes on in a very short period of time. It is all there for you to enjoy, all you need to do is make the first move, getting involved is the best investment one can make in their life.
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Cornwall Concert Series presents
Alexander Sevastian in concert
Saturday, November 17 Aultsville Theatre - 8pm Alexander Sevastian is the three-time first prize winner of the International Accordion Competition. He won Norway’s Oslofjord Accordion Competition (1988), The Cup of the North in Russia (2000) and the Anthony Galla-Rini Accordion Competition in the US (2001). Alex was born in Minsk, Belarus and began his accordion studies at the age of seven. In 1991 he attended the Glinka Musical College in Minsk. His advanced studies took him to the Gnessin Academy of Music in Moscow where he received his Masters degree (performance), studying with renowned performer and pedagogue, Friedrich Lips. While at the Academy, Alex also studied piano, conducting, and philosophy. He began his professional career in Moscow in 1996, performing with the Russian Radio Orchestra with which he toured as a soloist throughout Russia, Ukraine, Germany, Italy, and Japan. Alex is also a very active recitalist and chamber musician. Highlights of his career include appearances in the Tchaikovsky Concert Hall, The Great Hall of Moscow Conservatory ( Moscow), Glinka Capella Hall ( St. Petersburg), Suntory Hall ( Tokyo), and Minato Mirai Hall ( Yokohama). Alex and his family moved to Canada in April 2001. In 2002 he joined the internationally recognized Quartetto Gelato and in 2003 he completed an Advanced Certificate in Performance at the University of Toronto where he studied with Joseph Macerollo. Over the past five years Alex has extensively toured Canada, the US, Italy, Japan, Korea, Sweden, Estonia, and Guatemala. Recent solo and orchestral engagements include recitals in Canada, the US, Mexico, and Italy. Alex lives in Toronto with his wife Anna and son Vladimir. In the fall of 2005 he became a Canadian Citizen.
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MORTGAGE MATTERS with Derrick Cracknell
Examining revenue property options Given the current national credit-crunched lending environment and the slowing real estate market – which has shifted to a buyers’ market – coupled with lower interest rates, now is an ideal time to invest in the purchase of revenue property. After all, although the real estate market slowdown has seen prices drop and interest rates dip, rental income has not wavered – making now an optimal time to start building your revenue property portfolio or continue adding to your existing list of properties. In order to take advantage of this opportunity, the key is to work with a mortgage professional who is an expert in this niche and can provide you with a wealth of knowledge and ongoing information that will help you make informed investment decisions and feel at ease throughout each purchase. Mortgage professionals offer an invaluable service to real estate investors because, if the mortgages on your investment properties are not set up properly from the onset of each venture, you will not be able to get future financing – a necessity for continuing to build your portfolio of revenue properties. Mortgage professionals who are experts in dealing with real estate investors know that a portfolio approach must be taken to ensure future financing for those looking to purchase revenue properties. An experienced mortgage professional will ask you in detail about your specific property investment goals and develop a game plan for the next five or ten years based on these goals. Your mortgage professional can work with you in order to determine where you currently stand in terms of your real estate goals, where you need to be to meet those goals and the steps involved to get you there.
Keep in mind, however, that your plan should be revisited with your mortgage professional at least annually to ensure you’re still on track. A team of experts A mortgage professional who specializes in helping clients acquire revenue property is also likely to partner with other investment property experts, including real estate agents, lawyers, accountants, insurance agents and contractors (to name a few), which enables your mortgage professional to provide you with valuable information through this knowledge network they have created. By forming ties with other trusted experts, your mortgage professional is able to provide you with a one-stop shop for meeting all of your real estate investment needs. Your mortgage professional can also help direct you to other organizations that will offer you further insight into your real estate investment needs. If you join groups such as the Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) or even a local Rental Owners and Managers Society (ROMS), for instance, you can receive a wealth of added knowledge catered to your revenue property needs. While REIN can provide market insight and investing tips through years of experience, ROMS helps with credit checks for potential tenants, keeps you abreast of changes to the Residential Tenancy Act and other topics/concerns often faced by landlords. So before you begin building your revenue property portfolio, ask a Dominion Lending Centres mortgage professional what they can do to cater to all your real estate investment needs.
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.
Teen Cornwall and Kawartha Credit Union create Youth Volunteer Awards
Teen Cornwall and Kawartha Credit Union have partnered together to create the Youth Volunteer Awards, which will honour extraordinary highschool students of the Cornwall area whose outstanding volunteer achievements have contributed to the wellbeing of their community and fellow community members. “Kawartha Credit Union is very proud of its community involvement program and our new partnership with Teen Cornwall. The Youth Volunteer Awards are not about students’ marks, but about the mark they leave on the community,” said Jon Begg, Kawartha Credit Union’s Strategic Alliances Manager and Youth Volunteer Awards committee member. Joining Mr. Begg on the Awards committee board are Teen Cornwall Vice-Chairs Nada Kovinich and local boxing champion Tony Luis, Councillor David Murphy, and Andre Pommier.
About the Awards:
Three post-secondary bursaries of $1,500 will be presented annually to youth who will be nominated and selected based on their community involvement.
Photo by Mai-Liis Renaud Qualifying students will be those within the city district, attending either St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Holy Trinity, La Citadelle, l’Héritage, St. Lawrence Secondary School, or Cornwall Collegiate & Vocational School. He or she must be pursuing post-secondary education and demonstrate excellent community service.
AWARD CRITERIA:
Residents of the Cornwall area, who meet the following criteria, are eligible for a Youth Volunteer Award: • Exemplifies the spirit of community service; • Demonstrates exemplary initiative, leadership, and creativity in his/her service to others; • Serves as a role model for others in his/her community; • Inspires others to engage in volunteer service; and • Improves the overall quality of life of fellow Cornwall residents and the community as a whole.
Representatives from Teen Cornwall and Kawartha Credit Union will be visiting participating schools to provide information and nomination forms to interested students. Those interested in nominating a youth or learning more about this program are encouraged to visit www.teamcornwall.com.
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EASY FISH AND CHIPS
Here's an easy meal I made for Gary and I a couple of weeks ago. The fish and oven fries were finished in about half an hour. As they baked, I prepared the coleslaw. I'm 812 Pitt proud to say that all the vegetables I used, I grew organically in my own vegetable garden this summer. Our supper was nutritious and delicious and easy on the cook too! Have a great week!
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LOW-FAT OVEN FRIES
This method can be used to make a very tasty French fry without the frying. Increase amounts used to suit your family size. INGREDIENTS: 3 red skin potatoes, medium to large in size 1/4 cup no-salt and no-MSG French onion soup base (we sell this at Sharyn's Pantry) 1/3 cup water 2 to 3 tbsp. olive oil Salt and pepper to taste METHOD: -Scrub the potatoes. I left their skins on. Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise, then into half again. Cut each piece into 3 or 4 wedges, depending on the size of the potatoes used. -Place them in an oven-safe, low-sided baking dish. Toss the potato wedges with the olive oil, soup base and water. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. -Place this in the oven along with the fish and bake uncovered until the potatoes are tender. Turn once or twice during the baking time. As they bake the water will evaporate and the potato wedges will crisp up.
GARDEN COLESLAW
The addition of my garden kale increases the nutritive value of the coleslaw and tastes great too! Extras are delicious for next day's lunch. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 a small green cabbage, sliced thinly with a sharp knife 1 large carrot, grated 1 red onion, thinly sliced 3/4 cup kale leaves, chopped finely 1/4 cup (or so) store-bought coleslaw dressing (any brand) 2 tbsp. (or so) rice vinegar (this is a very mild-tasting vinegar, nicely used in a coleslaw dressing) salt and pepper to taste
METHOD: -Prepare the vegetables and place them in a bowl. -Mix the coleslaw dressing with the rice vinegar and toss this with the vegetables. Season to taste with salt and pepper. ENJOY!
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 SINGING BOWLS - 1:00 pm Experience their unique vibrations
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19 CORNWALL & REGION WRITERS SOCIETY - 6:30 pm Creative Writing
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 ST. LAWRENCE INTERNATIONAL STAMP CLUB - 7:00 pm
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 THE FORUM - Discussions - 9:30 am - 11:30 am STORYTIME (Ages 3 to 5 yrs) - 10:00 am to 10:45 am Stories, fingerplays, songs, and crafts. BABY TALES 10:00 am to 10:45 am - 1 to 2 year olds SCIENCE & NATURE SPEAKER SERIES - 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. "Alvars: You've Seen Them, But Do You Know What They Are?" - Dr. Andy Bramburger ADULT FRIENDLY BRIDGE CLUB - 6:15 pm ADULT TRI-COUNTY CHESS CLUB - 6:15 pm
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22 LES BAMBINS À LA BIBLIO (0 à 2 ans) - 10 h à 10h 45 BROWN BAG BOOK CLUB - 12 noon SCRABBLE - 1:30 pm Friendly and Challenging SCIENCE AND SPIRITUALITY - 6:30 pm
Get Creative - Get Writing The library's 6th Annual Writing Contest is underway. Details at www.library.cornwall.on.ca 613-932-4796 - 45 Second Street East
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FRIDAY, NOV 16 CareFor Walk-In Nursing Clinc 11 am to 3 pm, 205 Amelia St. Registered nurse on site for health counselling, blood pressure checks, diabetes & cholestoral checks etc. St. Lawrence Secondary Arts Group Spaghetti Dinner 6 pm to 8 pm. Knights of Columbus Hall, 205 Amelia St. Tickets: 8$, children under 5: free. Proceeds to British exchange trip. Sex Please We're Sixty Dan Youmelle MISCELLANEOUS 613.938.1930 Tickets at Scotiabank and Seaway Valley Tourism.$15 8 pm Dream Builder Studios
SATURDAY, NOV 17 Drag and Burlesque Show Saturday, November 17th. Doors open: 8 pm, Show: 9 pm to 11 pm, Dance: 11 pm to 2 am. Navy Club, 30 6th St. E. Admission: 10$ & one non-perishable food Item. Open House @ St.Lawrence College, 9am to 12pm. Santa Claus Parade - He's made a list, checked it twice, and he’s coming to town. Join us for a ho ho ho lot of
Christmas fun as TVCOGECO brings you the sights and sounds of the Santa Claus Parade, Saturday, November 17th at 5:30 pm
Community Health Center is offering free certification from November 16th to 19th. Call Corrie 613.936.0306 x 152 for details.
Tartan & Tinsel Tea & Bake Sale from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, South Lancaster. Admission: 7$
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St. Laurent Shopping Center Bus Trip. Bus departs Knox-St.Paul's United Church, 800 12th St. E. at 8:30 am; returning at 5 pm. Fare: 20$
SUNDAY, NOV 18 Cornwall Community Hospital Auxiliary Chicken Dinner from 4:30 pm to 6 pm. Legion Hall, 415 2nd St. W. Tickets: 10$ available at both hospital tuck shops or call 613.936.0244 The War Amps - Since 1918, The War Amps has met the needs of war amputees. Today, the Association continues to serve them, and all Canadian amputees, including children. For more info visit waramps.ca
MONDAY, NOV 19 Cornwall Quilters Guild Monthly Meeting at 7 pm. St. Matthew's Lutheran Church Hall, 1509 2nd St. W. Theme: fiber art. Volunteer For The Exercise Fun for Seniors Program Seaway Valley
Women's Peer Cancer Support Group Meeting 7 pm to 9 pm. Carefor Health and Community Services, 205 Amelia St. For more information call: 613.932.3451 ext.225
WEDNESDAY, NOV 21 Ladies Auxiliary Euchre Party at 1:30 pm. Blessed Sacrament Church Hall, 321 Tollgate Rd. E. Prizes & lunch served.
THURSDAY, NOV 22 NEW SINGLES 55+ MEETUP GROUP IN CORNWALL AREA - We will meet every Thursday for the remainder of November at 7pm at the Ramada Inn in the St. Lawrence Room. Please join us. For more info, email: singles55plusgroup@yahoo.ca Sandfield Place Resident's Council Craft & Bake Sale from 10 am to 2 pm. 220 Emma St., Cumberland St. entrance. Crafts and homemade baked goods. Your event would be here if you had called it in. Next time don’t forget, call it in.
Worship & Praise Night We meet every 2nd and 4th Saturday at 7:00pm at Fountaingate Christian Assembly, 949 Mohawk Drive, Cornwall
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SATURDAY NOVEMBER 17TH CORNWALL PRIDE PRESENTS OTTAWA DRAG CONNECTION Veterans @ The Cornwall & District Navy Association in Cornwall.
Ramada Inn and Conference Center.
Thursday November 22nd, 6:00pm Networking, 6:30pm Speakers; JENNI MACDONALD from Dominion Lending, Credit Scores and Business and SUSAN SOWERBY from Cornwall Community Hospital, Employee Assistance Plans (EAP) for Small Business Owners
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UNDAY NOVEMBER 18TH GE 4TH ANNUAL JUICING CHALLEN @ Spirit Tree Yoga in Cornwall. SUNDAY NOVEMBER 18TH AK GIFT SHOW OBO STUDIOS FIRST EVER OO @ OBO Studios in Cornwall.
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POSTCARDS FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY BRAIN by Sandra Taylor Hedges
SEEKING THE ARTS . SEEKING THE ARTS Rule #3 - If it’s not working Stop doing it. Einstein was a pretty smart guy or so I am told. Having never met the man I will have to believe the press on Einstein and when I read some of his thoughts I am inclined to agree. Einstein being a mathematician and physicist worked with the absolutes of numbers and their relationship to science. One of the limitations of these two studies, unlike the Arts, is there is no grey areas. This lead Einstein to a couple of important observations such as "We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them." this, along with the following quote, "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result." set the tone for Rule #3 – If it’s not working Stop doing it! As an instructor in Art one of the frequent things I hear my students and other artists that I may spend time painting with say is “I keep trying to paint this (insert whatever) and I just can’t make it work.” Once I hear this I say well… did you try another colour, brush, approach or style? This is when I get that glazed over look and the answer is usually “ahhh…no.”. I can just see Einstein smacking his forehead and groaning. This is not a condition that is specific to Painters; all art disciplines suffer from this “Insanity”. The real problem is realizing the difference between a learning curve when trying out a new method of doing things and a constant bad habit. The first clue is, how long have you been doing this same thing and getting the same unsatisfactory result. A few tries is one thing but a few years or decades is another. If you have been trying to get something to work that isn’t and you aren’t just learning a new approach then the solution is to stop doing it that way.
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Feel the fear and try it anyway; you just never know! Sandra Taylor Hedges, Fine Artist, Art Instructor, Lecturer, Writer and Creative Coach staylorhedgesart.com focusartonline.org studioonecatsquared.com rulesforpainting.blogspot.com Cat Scratches - Studio Blog
Local Regional Artists Show their Stuff
Last weekend “A Collection of Colour and Creation Art Exhibition” hosted by Bee Tree Organic Kids Clothing, showed off works of local and regional artists. Seen here from left to right are Tracy Davies, Pat Campbell, Sandra Taylor Hedges and Jacqueline Milner.
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Art is so strange. What I love today I may despise tomorrow. I struggle over a piece for weeks and often come out disliking the end result, because I am hard on myself. Most artists are. I think the ones who strive to improve - the ones who take it seriously - are the ones who are hard on themselves. (READ: taking it seriously doesn't mean it's boring; it means we want to do well and be proud and make beauty). There is a fine balance here. My parents never expected me to paint beautiful pictures. They only wanted me to be happy, to love what I was doing and to come out with something I was proud of. A work ethic was instilled through other activities to teach me to work my hardest and to make sure that anything I put my name on was something worthy of my name. Because, you see, my name mattered. It matters to me and I matter to them. So this week's lesson on instilling creativity in your young one isn't really about art at all. It's about a work ethic. It's about instilling an expectation without overbearing yourself onto their art. An artist's desire to create comes from within, but is nurtured from the outside forces. In the same way, completing artwork that is the best representation of what they can do, to their skill level right now, must be nurtured slowly. It's a work ethic present in house work, homework and volunteering. When your artist signs their name on their masterpiece, it must be worth their name. Before you assume that my message is to bug them about whether or not it's good enough, read twice. That's not it. The message is: How are you preparing your artist to be proud of their best, and to be constructively critical of areas for improvement? It's a fine balance, and it comes from within. Nurture it. This piece was a custom order. I completed it and couldn't hand it over, because it wasn't right. If my name was on it, I had to work away a little longer, until it was just right. By playing with the solid yellow background and experimenting with orange strokes, I was able to come out with what seemed like a subtle change, but had a major impact. This was driven by my desire to be proud of my work, instilled by my parents when I was young.
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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ONCE UPON A PAINTBRUSH by Patrick Guindon
SEEKING THE ARTS . SEEKING THE ARTS Failure is NOT an Option None of us want to admit that we have failed at something, and yet, in my view, failure is not an option. It will happen at some point in your life. So perhaps the issue is not whether you fail or not but how you deal with failure when it happens. Let me propose an alternate thesis to what you can do when you fail versus what you most likely have been doing. Most of you will travel the path of self-recrimination coupled with ample doses of self-criticism. The option: treat failure as a time of celebration. Before you throw something at me, let me explain the process. Take a moment and turn back the hands of time. Remember the many great lessons you have learned from life. As you do a quick life review, recall the five to six greatest lessons you have learned from your life experience to date. Ask yourself this: ” Did I learn this from a great success or from a significant failure?” My guess is that if you are really honest with yourself, failure will be the word that comes up. Here are some of my examples: That time in university where partying and play overtook my desire to study and I almost failed my year. I had never faced the possibility of failure before –it shook me to the core when that ’D’ appeared on my transcript. Suddenly I had a newfound respect for the need to study and my desire to complete my degree.
Or that time not so long ago when I accepted a full time job even when my intuition was telling me not to go there. My intuition was right – the job was not a perfect fit. Giving it up after 9 months felt like failure (I don’t give up!) and I learned some very valuable lessons. I remembered why I had started my own business and that I did not want to work for anyone else any more. I gained some extraordinary business wisdom which I have since applied to my own organization.
Or that time where Jim and I drifted too far apart in our relationship and almost lost our way. This may have been my strongest sense of failure ever. I really believe in us and our marriage. Facing this failure down taught me everything I needed to know about rebuilding our relationship to where we are today. There have also been numerous business failures – poor investments of money and time, bad decisions regarding training approaches – the list goes on. Failure makes us human. More importantly, other than offering us life’s most important lessons, it also offers contrast. In Me First, vocabulary contrast is what you need to have so you can decide what you really want. Failure represents what it is you don’t want to repeat or to attract on a regular basis. With the experience of failure you can turn things around and define what it is you want to fill your life with. I enjoy looking at my own life through the lens of, “Well that was less than perfect”, and then imagining what it is I would rather have. Failure is just like that – it shows you what you don’t want. Here’s the good news - you get to choose again!. That said, are you ready now to bless your failures? Okay, maybe that is going too far, so let me suggest a slight modification. Here it is: Everything you have experienced in life is perfect. Still a stretch? I’ll explain – you are the sum total of all of your life experiences. You are the person you are today because of what you have experienced which includes both successes and failures. If you agree that life’s’ great lessons stem from your failures, then they are perfect events in your life. They taught you what you needed to know. There no longer is any need to feel guilt or remorse over something that happened in the past. Simply chalk it up to experience and be grateful it happened. Here’s the deal. If you want to learn and grow and expand and reach for more, failure is NOT an option. If you can learn to bless the failures, see them as lessons and laugh at yourself a little more, you are going to be far healthier and happier. The thing is, you get to choose how you respond. Choose well for YOU! Until next time, Betty
Betty Healey is an award-winning author, coach and inspiring speaker. Her upcoming workshop Strategic Attraction Planning , to be held on December 1st, 2012, will help you prepare for 2013 in an attractive, intentional way. To find out more about this workshop and other opportunities, contact Betty at betty@roadSIGNS.ca or go to http://www.roadsigns.ca/programs/upcoming-events.html.
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Tucked away in the middle of Montreal Road, lies a treasure chest full of nifty finds. The place is called "Little Dave's Market" and although some of you may know this hidden gem, most of you probably don't. "Little Dave's Market" has been opened since June of this year. The store features gently used fabulous finds, carefully hand picked and selected according to the owner's high standards. But high standards, in this case, do not mean a high price tag. Items can be purchased at a very reasonable cost and quality will exceed your expectations. We found, amongst other things: A lovely antique mirror for $85, a mini fridge for $90, a gorgeous parloir chair for $55 (that was unfortunately sold) and some chalet glass for $12 a piece. All items were in mint condition and would have delighted any suiter or collector. And for this reason, "Little Dave's Market" is our first "Gem of the Week".
LITTLE DAVE'S MARKET 141 Montreal Road, Cornwall 613-360-8616 Mrs. Claus is seen here at Dave’s checking out some of the “Gems” in his store Photos by Mai-Liis Renaud
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River Kings on the offence When you’ve got arguably the best goaltender in the league, it’s easy to sit back and wait for your scoring chances. Up until last weekend, that seemed to be the case with the Cornwall River Kings, who were outshot in each of their first five games. Goaltender Loic Lacasse stood on his head early on, twice stealing wins for Cornwall with 40+ save performances. But Al Wagar’s troops went on the offence last weekend. They had no choice with a home-and-home against the LNAH’s first-place Thetford-Mines. Okay, shots on goal don’t always tell the full story. But last Sunday, the River Kings were a different team no matter which way you look at it. The home team took the play to the defending champs; they threw more pucks at the net and it resulted in their best effort of the season; a 4-3 win – which resulted in a weekend split with the Isothermic. The River Kings will be looking for a similar effort this weekend. Sorel (2-3-3) visits Cornwall (4-30) on Saturday night. On Sunday, the River Kings visit Riviere-du-Loup (4-1-1). CURADEAU: One of the quiet off-season moves by GM Wayne Veary was to bring back centre Mathieu Curadeau, who scored 44 points in 39 games last season with Windsor. The 27-year-old was the first star in last Sunday’s win; he had a shorthanded goal and later added an assist. If the River Kings are up by a goal late in the third period, you can bet your house that Curadeau will be taking the draw. No one has been better than he in the faceoff circle so far this season. JOLY: A key moment for me in the River Kings win last Sunday was late in the second period when defenceman Mario Joly made a heads up play at the blueline. The rugged blueliner had a lot of pressure on him at the point and instead of shooting the puck into the shin pads of the winger covering him, Joly calmly through the puck in the corner. Moments later, Pierre-Luc Faubert tied the game up at 2-2. Then, 90 seconds later, Nicolas Corbeil created a turnover at his own blueline and went in on a breakaway to give Cornwall the lead.
OUTSTANDING: River Kings owner Bernie Villeneuve has to be happy with the early response from Cornwall hockey fans. Through the team’s first three regular-season home dates, more than 10,000 fans have come out to support the River Kings. And that includes an afternoon crowd of 2,637 on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. LARIVIERE: With a new league in town and new teams/players visiting the Civic Complex, it was nice to see a familiar face in town last weekend. Super pest Martin Lariviere, the former St-Jean Aigles forward, now suits up for Thetford-Mines. Lariviere is one of those players Cornwall fans love to hate. He had some fierce battles back in the Comets days with Pat Allard, LP Charbonneau and Paul Shantz, among others. To see my interview with Lariviere, log on to www.piperspoints.com. There, you will also find interviews with Francis Lessard as well as Corbeil from Sunday. WINCHESTER: Congrats to Long Sault’s Jesse Winchester for signing a 30-day contract over in Finland. Winchester will be suiting up in the SM-liiga, the top league in Finland. Other NHLers in the league include: Jamie McBain (Carolina), Jussi Jokinen (Carolina), Stephane Robidas (Dallas), Valteri Filppula (Detroit), Mikko Koivu (Minnesota), Kyle Turris (Ottawa), Erik Karlsson (Ottawa), Maxime Talbot (Philadelphia), Antti Niemi (San Jose) LEPINE: Jason Lepine plays in the same Finnish league, for Jyp HT Jyvaskyla. Other NHLers on that squad include Rich Peverley (Boston) and Lars Eller (Montreal). WOLVES: What a great 48 hours for the Akwesasne Wolves on the Island this weekend. Akwesasne scored a 7-0 beating over Brockville on Saturday and skated to a 7-2 victory over Char-Lan on Sunday. It’s nice to see the Wolves with a .500 record in mid-November. Akwesasne (8-8-0-1) sits in third place in the EOJBHL’s St. Lawrence Division. Cam Turcotte (27 saves) got the shutout vs. Brockville, while Marc-Antoine Kamel tallied twice for Akwesasne. On Sunday, Oakley Thomas (2g, 1a), Alex Conroy-Terrance (2g, 1a) and Hiio Herne (3a) each had three-point nights for the Wolves. STATS: I’m a stats guy and truth is, actually miss my hockey pools more than I miss the NHL action. This lockout, like others in the past, will affect careers and hockey stats alike. Paul Kariya retired in 2010 with 989 career points. Of course, the entire 2004-05 season was whipped out; otherwise Kariya would have no doubt hit 1,000 points. And how about Glenn Anderson, who retired in 1996 with 498 goals. The 1994-95 season was cut to 48 games and Anderson only suited up in 36 himself. JAYS: Overnight, the Toronto Blue Jays have gone from 100-1 odds to win the World Series to 15-1. All it took was a blockbuster trade with the Florida Marlins. The Jays have unbelievably acquired a four-time All Star in SS Jose Reyes, a 29-year-old who is in the prime of his career. But more importantly to me is the acquisition of Josh Johnson and Mark Buehrle, a pair of stud pitchers. All of a sudden the Jays starting rotation consists of Brandon Morrow, Johnson, Buerhle and Ricky Romero. There’s no way any of these guys would have signed in Toronto via free agency so tons of credit has to go to general manager Alex Anthopoulos for getting this deal done. All the Jays need now is a decent bench boss to manage all of this talent. PIPER’S POINT: Imagine what could have been in Quebec/Colorado had Mats Sundin not been traded for Wendel Clark (there were others in the deal of course) back in 1994. Sundin was drafted first overall by the Nordiques in 1989, two years after Quebec selected Sakic 15th overall in 1987. The Swede would play four seasons in Quebec before being dealt to Toronto, where he was the franchise player until 2008. Sakic went on to win two Stanley Cups when Quebec moved to Colorado.
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SEEKING SPORTS A weekly look at racing from both sides of the 1000 Islands The off-season is beginning to set in - as much as I don’t like to admit it. I had hopes of getting one last race in as Black Rock Speedway had their 2012 season finale this past Saturday, but I was unable to attend. I will have more on the Black Rock race later in this column. There was another key event taking place on the weekend as well, as DIRTcar honoured their champions and top finishers at their annual awards banquet. While I haven’t been at a track since Brockville Speedway closed out their season a month ago, I have still been busy with websites, and getting ready for the 33rd annual Parts Peddler Trade Show and Auction this coming weekend. Although it marks the end of the season, it is also the start of a new season in many respects, as manufacturers and suppliers unveil their new equipment and showcase what they have to offer for the 2013 season.
For the first time, Finish Line Web Design will be part of the show which starts on Friday, November 16th and runs through Sunday, November 18th. We will have Jessica Power’s DIRTcar Sportsman in our booth and Jessica and the Power team will be on hand throughout the weekend. We will be there to discuss website packages, hero cards, sponsorship proposals, and will also have t-shirts and decals of many top drivers from the Brockville Speedway area available for purchase. We will also be promoting our association with Arizona Sports Shirts. We will be offering a 10% discount on all of our services throughout the weekend, (excluding t-shirts). The National Parts Peddler Trade Show will have plenty to offer for everyone in the racing community. If you are a driver, crew member, work at a racetrack, are involved with the technical side of this sport, or just a fan with an interest in learning more about these cars, attending this show is a must. The Parts Peddler show opens up on Friday at noon. A special Johnny Cash tribute concert will set the tone with Terry Lee Goffey giving the ultimate Johnny Cash performance beginning at 6:30pm. Friday night’s show will end at 9:00pm before opening back up at 10:00am on Saturday morning until 8:00pm, and back on Sunday from 10:00am to 3:00pm. For more information on the Parts Peddler show, please visit their website, www.partspeddler.us. Admission prices for the show are $15 for one day, $25 for two days, or $30 for all three days. As mentioned earlier, Black Rock Speedway held their final race of the 2012 season. DIRTcar points champion Matt Sheppard completed his great season by winning the $6000 to win 77 lap Empire Finale. Stewart Friesen finished second, with Eldon Payne Jr., Tyler Siri and Alan Johnson rounding out the top five. It was a big night for all the champions on Saturday as they attended the annual DIRTcar Awards Banquet. Big Block Modified Champion Matt Sheppard, 358 Modified Champion Dale Planck, Sportsman Champion Cody McPherson, and Pro Stock Champion Joey Ladouceur were all recognized for their accomplishments along with other top finishers from each division. For the rest of the off-season, this column will be done on a monthly basis. We thank everyone for reading. For everyone who is going to the Parts Peddler show this weekend, stop by the Finish Line Web Design booth. We will see you at the show!
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OFF THE MAT with Lisa Blanchard
the energetic realm. This realm is what binds all things together. We are not alone or separate but interconnected and affect one another and this planet. If only we could all “see” that! The movie The Matrix did a great job of portraying the energetic dimension of life and tried to convey the message that we are powerful in our thoughts. Our thoughts create our world. This is no belief, this is a fact!
Living your Best Life - Powerful Thoughts Hello everyone! I apologize for being absent so long. Life became very busy and it seemed I had no time to write. You could say I was immersed in the everyday happenings of life and literally could not see the forest for the trees. I have been letting my day-to-day activities and happenings create my life instead of me taking control and creating my life. I needed time to sit back, relax and look at my life and its direction. And I realized, yet again, that the stresses I feel, I put on myself. And if I just change my perspective, I wouldn’t feel stressed or out of control. I say “yet again”, because I have realized this many times in my life but then I seem to forget, and then remember “yet again”. Have you experienced this?
I have been on a spiritual quest ever since I was a teenager. It started when I began to study the human mind and body and I came to the conclusion that we are much more than the sum of our biological parts - there is so much more that we are capable of. I could not believe that when our bodies die that we cease to exist. So I began a journey to pursue knowledge that would speak to this belief. I didn’t really find it in my Catholic upbringing, but I did find the information I was looking for in the spiritual teachings of the East and of the Native Indians. These writings and teachings brought me tremendous comfort and confirmed what I felt in my mind and soul. But the interesting thing is that they all seem to say the same thing. However, different words, expressions and analogies are used from culture to culture. I found out that this is called the “perennial philosophy”. It is the truth of the universe, but we (all of humanity) forget and we relearn it through the different generations and cultures. Unfortunately, we in the West (North America) are really lost. We are so consumed with materialism that we are skeptical about other dimensions and the interconnectivity of nature. What I mean when I say materialism is that we are so focused on the physical aspect of life (what we can sense with our five senses). Because we are so intent on one way of “seeing”, we miss other aspects of life, like
So how do we create our best life? The answer is simple, yet we forget all the time. We have the power every day to create our life the way we want to live it. All we have to do: is decide what we want! This is the hardest part. Ask yourself right now, “What do I want?” Most probably you will say, “I don’t know.” But take the time to really think about it. First, visualize the life you want, and I mean every aspect of it. Then write it down. Create a Vision Board. Cut out pictures of what you want your life to look like and put them on a board and look at it every day. Now, tell yourself that you have this life already. Repeat positive thoughts to yourself every day. “I am a successful and wealthy woman.” “I am healthy, wealthy, happy and wise.” “I am an A+ student!” “I can do anything I set my mind to.” These are just some examples, but if you continue every day to focus your energy (thoughts) on what you want to achieve instead of negative thoughts that put you down, you will achieve them. Guaranteed!!! It is simple, right? Yet we forget and we get lost in the day-to-day happenings of life. I know I forget too. But I am committed to 30 days of positive mindful action. I am creating my Vision Board, I am taking time daily to sit with my goals and dreams and project them outwards with positive affirmations (like the ones above) and visions. When negative thoughts creep in, I send them on their way and replace my thinking with positive thoughts. And you can do the same! Join me on the 30 Days of Positive Mindful Action. Choose a day to start and create your Vision Board. And join me on my Facebook page for daily inspirational positive thoughts to help you on your way to create ‘Your Best Life!’ Visit me at Spirit Tree Yoga Studio on Facebook, you can email me at Blanchard.lisa@yahoo.ca, or follow me on Twitter at Yogini_Lisa. Feel free to reach out and connect with like-minded people. We can create a better life, community and world, if we just take the time to think positively and believe. You can create miracles in your life every day! Namaste, Lisa Blanchard
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Firehouse Teen Centre shows support for Movember
Members of a local Teen Centre posed with drawn moustaches in solidarity of Movember last week."It was a nice way to stand together and show support for Movember and prostate cancer research", said Khyle McMichael, one of the teens who have been attending Firehouse since he was 13 years old. "Firehouse is a nice place to get to know new people. It's a place where teens stay out of trouble. It's something to look forward to every week."
Firehouse is a local organization dedicated to youth aged 13-19. Every Thursday from 7pm-9pm Firehouse hosts “The Centre” which is equipped with a FREE games room including billiards, air hockey, table hockey, video game systems and more. The lounge area which has comfy couches and chairs is a great “hang-out” area to chat with friends. The cafe is a great place to grab a bite while completing home-work at the tables or computer lab. All this while listening to the kick’n sound system.
Then, every Saturday evening, the doors for The Centre open at 6:00pm and then from 7:30pm to 9:00pm Firehouse hosts “The Gathering” where teens are taught about the Love of Jesus Christ and how He can impact their lives. The Gathering goes way beyond religion. The Gathering is the place where youth can learn how Christ relates to their own lives.
Firehouse Teen Center will be holding the 3rd Annual Spaghetti Fundraiser Dinner followed by a Silent/Live Auction. The event will be held at the Teen Center located at 208 Second Street East, Cornwall, ON on Friday November 23, 2012 at 5:30pm. The evening will start with a spaghetti fundraiser dinner followed by a silent/live auction at 6:30pm. Viewing of auction items will be available during the dinner period. "You won't want to miss this event" said Seeker Chick Julia. "Last year, I did a lot of my Christmas shopping at this. It makes for an affordable outing to take the whole family to, while supporting a great cause at the same time. And it's so very entertaining!" Tickets are $7.00 for individuals or $25.00 for a family. To purchase tickets see one of the Firehouse leaders today. Alternatively you can call 1-888-511-5874 to reserve tickets to be held at the door.
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SEEKER SNIPPETS ARTpreneur another success!
The Local Seeker was proud to be one of the partners for Cornwall's 5th annual ARTpreneur conference this year. On Tuesday, artists of all ages gathered at the Best Western Parkway Inn & Conference Centre to learn about turning their passions for art into successful businesses. ARTpreneur is a one-day conference that focuses on equipping musicians, actors, writers and artisans with the tools they need to know their niche market and to succeed in their line of business. Conference speakers included keynote speaker Steve Baker whose acting and magic has made him no stranger to the Canadian arts scene. Boasting of a career spanning nearly 25 years, Steve has worked for CityTV, the Harry Potter premiere and the Ontario Science Centre among many others. ARTpreneur also hosted a musicians panel and heard the success story of opera singer Stephanie True, a local girl who now lives and performs in the Netherlands. There was also a “local success stories” panel so that those young (and young at heart) aspiring artists could see that the impossible can become possible. “Never give up,” local author Thom Racine said, “if it's something you care about, you can't quit; you need to see it through.”
Photos by Mai-Liis Renaud In her talk, “The Changing Faces of Marketing”, Candy Pollard of the Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre gave practical tips on how to “market oneself and art” she also spoke of the various services provided by her organization that cater to getting entrepreneurs started. Other sponsors of the conference included Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation and Cornwall Economic Development.
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Ovation-Donor Night This November, I have an opportunity to do something that I love; event management. The past few months of planning comes to fruition, not once but three times. When I applied for and was selected as the Alumni and Donor Relations Officer for St. Lawrence College, one of the main roles was event planning and organizing. One of the primary events in my department is the Ovation Donor Night celebration where our donors are invited to meet our student bursary and scholarship recipients. We are 'tri-campus', this means three events at three campuses. I have done threeday events before, but to execute the same event three times and showcase the unique characteristics of each campus, was new to me. Still, I was up for the challenge.
We wanted to bring the donors to the college campuses, and that did mean some restrictions as our guest list tops over 200-300 at each campus. Gymnasiums have the space, but lack some of the aesthetics and logistics for an event. We decided to be different and erected a tent in the gym. We found a vendor who could deliver what we wanted and who traveled to Brockville and Cornwall to execute our idea. We solved the acoustic issue, provided an intimate setting, and after decorating the spacious tents, were able to deliver a wonderfully unique experience for both donors and students. When I am working on events I go into event mode; a strong focused mindset which means that I do not notice the time, and do not register the long hours. I am intense and driven. Although I have worked on many business and fundraising events before, this was different. I was impressed with the caliber of students, co-workers and vendors who helped deliver a wonderful night. Cocktails, a full sit-down dinner and tours capped off the evening. Our talented Music Theatre Performers entertained our guests with a few musical numbers from their upcoming performance The Makado. Art was on display in the Marianne van Silfhout Gallery in Brockville, and in Cornwall our journalism students displayed their beautiful photography. As I write this, I am preparing for the final event, at the Kingston Campus. In Kingston, we are using the dining area and so will not require the tent set up, but we will transform the cafeteria into a spectacular dining hall. I have met with students who have offered to volunteer and we are preparing for the largest turnout.
Happy Retirement Linda!
Linda Halliday has retired from OPG after more than 30 years in Public Affairs, based at the Robert H. Saunders Generating Station in Cornwall. Linda, pictured here to the right, is with Jennifer Gardiner who will be assuming her responsibilities.
Jennifer is a Corporate Relations and Communications Officer based in Photo by Mai-Liis Renaud Renfrew. She can be reached by email at: Jennifer.gardiner@opg.com and by phone at: 613-433-9673 ext. 3350.
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Brockville setup time will always be memorable for me, as it was at the setup the day before the event that I received the text that changed everything; the confirmation that I had sold my house in Cornwall. Even in event mode, I had to take a moment to celebrate (yes jump up and down), breathe a huge sigh of relief and hug my new boss as we had tulle and tape dripping off our arms while we were decorating the steel poles of the tent. Returning to Cornwall the following week meant returning home. The guest list was familiar, I was very knowledgeable of the surroundings and I was very pleased with the assistance we received and the overall event execution. I started my career at the College as the Campaign Assistant for the Difference We Make Campaign at the Cornwall Campus. A year later, we are celebrating those new donations and continued support as well as meeting the students that benefited. I am not only involved in the project, but as an employee, I am also a donor. I give a little of my paycheck every week to help our students. The skills I learned in business transfer well in this new position, and it leaves me feeling like I make a difference. Yes, sometimes I stay late at work because I want to get the bursaries posted to the students' accounts, or I want to ensure that the table settings are ready - these are choices I make. In the end, we get to offer our donors a standing ovation for all they contribute, and we can applaud our students for rising to the challenges they face at pursuing post-secondary education. Follow Kris Ward’s Blog at: www.kriscrossroads.wordpress.com
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