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about CORNWALL PEOPLE for CORNWALL PEOPLE by CORNWALL PEOPLE What’s A Grey Cup? Reporting for The Local Seeker, Bob Sloan If you are a football fan - rather a CFL fan - then you will know exactly what I mean when I say, what is a Grey Cup? It’s rather embarrassing to think how our generation is about to witness the 100th anniversary of a great Canadian tradition, our national sport – Canadian Football, and our youth are unaware of the significance of this event! When you study the history of the CFL it’s incredible that it has survived for so long, while delivering years and years of exciting entertainment that has produced hundreds of heroes whom we enjoy reminiscing about when we gather with our sports chums. Even Cornwall boasts one of those heroes, Moe Racine, who played with the Ottawa Rough Riders in the 70s and was involved in four winning Grey Cups. Then I ask you again, what’s a Grey Cup? Monday, I visited a local barber shop, and took the first available chair. When the scissors started clipping the usual conversation ensued. “Hey, are you watching the Grey Cup this weekend?” I said to the young lady cutting my hair. “What’s a Grey Cup?” she replied. I decided to hold her in suspense a little while longer in order to prove to myself my other theory I have about the younger generation not knowing much about Canadian sports, and I asked her another skill-testing sports question – who is Tim Horton? Yup, not a clue, never realized it was the name of someone, and not just a place to get coffee and donuts. So I shrugged and reluctantly told her that the Grey Cup was the championship trophy awarded to the top CFL team to be decided in Toronto this Sunday, November 25th.

Toronto Argonauts and the Calgary Stampeders are the competing teams.

We chatted further, and I seemed to catch her attention when I told her Justin Bieber would be playing at half time. Bingo! I believe she just might watch some of the game now.

Yesss….there is hope for the CFL after all.

Good Luck

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The Local Seeker, Cornwall Edition Volume 3, Issue 44, November 23, 2012 Founded by Julia Lucio and Mai-Liis Renaud 2010

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Arts and Culture News for Cornwall and SD&G

Seeker Spotlight -The Local Portrait-

Barstool Prophets set to play La Maison Presents End of Days Party 2012 Fundraiser for Cornwall Hosptal Foundation! This is the party of all parties for Cornwall. La Maison Tavern Presents "Apocalypse 2012 End of Days Party" featuring a reunion by local heroes the Barstool Prophets, also playing are the Flowdroidz and The Dead Zone. Also co-hosting the evening will be local celebrities variety 104.5's own Jimmy and Sue. Profits will benefit The Cornwall Hospital Foundation. This event is sponsored in part by Budweiser. Sound equipment will be provided by Jarvo Entertainment.

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 $15.00 per person and includes admission and copy of the new CD. Roxane Delage and her band will perform the ten original songs from my 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.

Upcoming Concerts for the Cornwall Centennial Choir! The Centennial Choir of Cornwall is delighted to bring you JOY at their greatly anticipated and appreciated Christmas Concerts. Faithful audiences look forward to a wide variety of presentations, from the traditional pleasures of childrens’ dreams at this special time of year, to the more spiritual and deeper understanding of this holy season. Their interpretation of Kingston’s Mark Sirett’s ‘Jesus, Your Boundless Love’ is certain to lift your spirits heavenward. Other selections include a calypso carol, a contemporary spiritual, traditional pieces with lovely new arrangements, a simply silly song by the ladies and renditions with wishes for the coming year. Please join us at one of our concerts, held on Friday December 7th at 8 pm or Sunday December 9th at 2 pm at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 28 Second Street East. Tickets are available at Cornwall Square or from one of our members and are priced at $12. for Adults and children under 12- $6. You will hear many mentions of peace, love, hope and happiness- our wishes for you at this magical time of year!

Cornwall River Kings Presents New Years Eve with Winston Marley and SwitchGear! Come join the River Kings hockey team New Years Eve in Salon B at the Civic Complex. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Doors Open at 8PM casual dress. Entertainment with Dj Mitch Gagne followed by Winston Marley and Headliners SwitchGear!! Don't want to go to a bar and want something a little more higher end well this is the place for it come join 400 of your friends New Years Eve!! There will be tons of prizes given away all night! Tickets can be purchased at the River Kings office or from band members in Winston Marley or SwitchGear. I was at La Maison on Friday night to take some photographs, and Winston Marley played a terrific set. See a snapshot I took of Winston Marley in this weeks Local Seeker!

OBO studios Sparks Creativity in Downtown Cornwall! Bob Peters reported that on Choose Cornwall.

Two entrepreneurial women, TracyLynn Chisholm and Emily MacLeod, opened OBO studios in Downtown Cornwall.

On Sunday November 18th, the studio which has been open since May, hosted its first show - a holiday gift show! According to Choose Cornwall, "Don’t look for OBO studios to become home to regular public events – at least not yet. The Holiday gift show is just the second event held at the studio, and the two women are taking things one step at a time. “OBO studios is not a typical business, maybe not really a business at all,” says Emily. “It is our joint workspace where sometimes we like to have other people come in and create with us. We are growing slowly and figuring out how much and how big we want to do things.” It is important distinction that the studio workspace is much different than their individual efforts to create and sell their art. Their paintings are popular and much sought after, and each has an online presence. OBO studios is truly centred on the act of creating the art.

Both women are collaborative by nature, and it’s not surprising that they often share their workspace with other local artists. They are mentoring artists to help them achieve their individual creative goals in their own medium." You can follow OBO studios on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/OBOstudios/339005506178483

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Financially Speaking with Brian Seguin

Battle Those Low Rates - with Three Types of Income If you depend on fixed-income investments for at least part of your income, you probably haven’t been too happy in recent years, as interest rates have hit historic lows.

Nonetheless, even in a low-rate environment, you can broaden the income-producing potential of your investment portfolio.

However, before taking action, it’s helpful to know what the direction of interest rates may look like. The Bank of Canada has kept its shortterm target interest rate at low levels, and the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank has pledged to keep short-term interest rates near zero until 2015.

However, this doesn’t mean that other interest rates can’t rise sooner.

The Bank of Canada and the U.S. Fed’s actions play a key role in determining interest rates – but ultimately, rates should begin to go up if market participants believe the economy is on the right path and economic growth accelerates.

In any case, rather than worry about something you can’t control – that is, interest rate movements – try to focus on those things you can accomplish. And one achievable goal is to create an investment mix that includes three types of income: variable, reliable and rising.

Variable income investments – short-term GICs can be considered variable because they will mature relatively quickly and thus must be reinvested at current market rates. GICs, offer significant protection of principal, and the value of your investment won’t change with fluctuating interest rates, provided you hold your GIC until maturity. Of course, current rates are quite low, which means GICs provide you with little income today, but their rates have the potential to rise along with short-term interest rates.

Reliable income investments – When you purchase reliable income investments, which can include individual bonds, you have the opportunity to earn more income today, and more consistent income over time, than you’d typically get from variable income investments. However, you will likely also experience greater price fluctuations as interest rates change. Specifically, as interest rates rise, the price of your existing bonds typically will fall.

Rising income investments – When investing for income, you’ll want to keep at least one eye on inflation – because if the interest rates paid on your GICs and individual bonds are lower than the annual inflation rate, you may lose purchasing power. If this gap persists over time, it could grow into a real problem for you. Consequently, you’ll want at least some of your investment income to come from rising income investments, such as dividend-paying stocks. Of course, not all stocks pay dividends, but with the help of your financial advisor, you can find companies that have paid – and even increased – their dividends for many years running. And if you don’t actually need the dividends to supplement your cash flow, you can reinvest them to build your ownership stake in these stocks.

Keep in mind, though, that companies can increase, decrease or eliminate dividends at any time without notice. Also, remember that stock prices will constantly rise and fall, so the value of your principal could decline.

As you can see, all three types of income-producing investments – variable, reliable and rising – offer some benefits, along with some risks of which you need to be aware. But putting together a mix of these investments that’s appropriate for your individual needs, goals and risk tolerance may help you boost the productivity of the “income” portion of your portfolio – no matter what’s happening with interest rates.

Bonds may be subject to certain risks, including interest rate risk, credit risk, reinvestment risk, market and currency risk. The values of bonds fluctuate, and you may lose some, or all of your principal.

Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss.

Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Advisor.

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Nathan Rogers at Aultsville Theatre November 29th! See Nathan Rogers at Aultsville Theatre on Thursday November 29th! A critically acclaimed singer/songwriter, Nathan Rogers pays homage to his father Stan’s work with a one-time-only cross-Canada tour Nathan Sings Stan – The Rogers Legacy Continues. Nathan explains, "These are great songs – well-written, well-crafted songs. The way we do them sounds a lot like the live recordings we have of Stan, a lot like the studio recordings we have of Stan, and that level of authenticity is really exciting, not just to hear it, but to be in the middle of it." Song of the Candle, Barrett's Privateers, Northwest Passage, Mary Ellen Carter, 45 Years, Fogarty's Cove ... There is no one better to bring these much-loved treasures to audiences with new life and voice than Stan's son, Nathan. Joining Nathan for this tour is Andrew Bryan on fiddle, JD Edwards on guitars and harmonicas with David Woodhead or Trevor Mills (depending on the city) on bass. Both David & Trevor have an association with Stan. David toured and recorded with Stan in the early years and Trevor is the son of Stan’s long-time record producer Paul Mills (Curly Boy Stubbs).

Nathan will anchor the works on 6- and 12-string Laskin guitars, the same type his father favoured, and of course that incredibly resonant Rogers voice.

2013 Manly Men of Movember Calendar to fight prostate cancer! The official Manly Men of Movember Fundraiser/Calendar Launch Party takes place Friday December 14th from 7:00pm until 11:00pm at Vu Night Spot in Cornwall (113 Pitt Street). Moustaches come in all shapes, colours, and sizes - from Jack Layton to Tom Selleck to Hulk Hogan. Now moustaches have become a symbol of hope. Many guys grow moustaches in November to raise money for prostate cancer. Locally, Jason McNamara is famous for both his top-notch photography and his facial hair, so perhaps he was the perfect photographer for a new project. Marc Bray approached McNamara about doing a Movember calendar, and he liked the idea a lot. The sequel of the popular calendar will be available at the event release.

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Edward Jones, Member Canadian Investor Protection Fund. lLocal 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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Hamming it up for The Local Seeker, Angela Latreille, manager of He & She, says get your game ball ready, it's Grey Cup time!

CFL commissioner Mark Cohen said in a release, after announcing the half time lineup - Justin Bieber, Gordon Lightfoot, Marianas Trench, and Carly Rae Jepsen - “This array of stars will command a huge and diverse audience, entertaining our most loyal fans and attracting new ones to our game’s greatest showcase. It spans genres and generations. And it’s quintessentially Canadian and undoubtedly world class, at the same time.”

Now that was Monday, and I seemed to turn this into a personal mission to promote the event and invite as many people as I could to at least watch the game for a few minutes so they could say they witnessed this incredible Canadian milestone. I even called Mai-Liis, an owner of The Local Seeker, only to discover that she was unaware of this historic game, or “who is the CFL for that matter?” Okay, she’s off the hook because she’s British, but I felt it was time we educated her…lol. I invited her over to our celebration on Sunday, and immediately sensed the apprehension in her voice, only to comfort her by explaining how the guys are glued to the TV, and the gals are gathered in the kitchen. So if you don’t know football that’s okay – it’s what we do on Grey Cup day – get together for fellowship and a good time! My plea to her led to a decision to dedicate this week’s Local Seeker cover to the 100th Anniversary of the Grey Cup game!

Okay, now I’m on a roll, and it’s only Tuesday!

Did I mention that I am hosting my annual Grey Cup celebration with neighbours and friends? It’s a tradition left from my youth where Mom and Dad always had a gathering which never disappointed those who came by.

This year our menu is baby back ribs with chili burritos, and lots of good stuff to snack on as well. We’ll probably do a football pool of some sort just to add drama and create some excitement and rivalry. What’s a Grey Cup party without some healthy bantering?

So my challenge is to you: if you’ve not planned your Sunday yet, host your own Grey Cup party!

In fact take a couple pictures of your group, and email them to me at bobsloan@cogeco.ca, where I just might use them for a follow-up story. Don’t forget, call some friends, knock on your neighbours’ doors, and invite them over for the game. Share the costs with a potluck dinner, suggest that everyone BYOB, and don’t forget to take a cab! I suggest you gather around 5:00pm, and munch while you watch the pre-game show to be ready for kickoff around 7:00pm. What are you waiting for? It’s Grey Cup time!

The Citizens for the Port and Alkaline Entertainment are partnering to present several live performances at the Port Theatre!

IGHT N O T Revolution A Beatles Revival on November 23rd They include:

Sharon & Bram on November 24th (shows at 1 pm and 4 pm) The Kings of Vegas (A tribute to The Rat Pack) on December 7th The Helix Heavy Mental Christmas Show on December 16th Tickets are available at Remingtons, Melody Music and the Port Theatre.

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Naturally Delicious ... with the Health Nut

It’s getting closer to that wonderful, busy time of the year again. I truly love this time of the year; the Christmas parade, local businesses dressing up for the Festive Season…I encourage you to please buy local this season and support our very own!

On this note, please make sure to join myself and Lisa Blanchard (Spirit Tree Yoga Studio), at 117 Eleventh Street West, between Cumberland and Pitt, behind Spine Care Plus (door on side of building, towards the back) on Saturday, November 24th, 1:00 to 4:00pm. Give the gift of health this Christmas! Gift certificates will be available as well as great homemade goods, prAna yoga wear, and so much more! Come in and try some delicious homemade samples, Christmas is in the air!

On Friday, November 16th I had an awesome time volunteering a couple of hours at the Boys and Girls Club, the theme was Mexican Night. The teens prepared delicious nachos, tacos , salsa and fruit salad …so much fun!

Our 4th amazing group of individuals started their 10 Day Juicing Challenge this week. Their new journey has begun, and I can’t wait to hear all about the great success stories. It’s such an amazing feeling to be a part of this great health revolution.

The following testimonial is from a former juicing participant; an incredible story - enjoy!

“I suffer from many digestive difficulties and have for over two decades. Doctors have tried many a course of treatment to no avail and testing with inconclusive results. Enter juicing: with my naturopath's approval, I began the 10 Day Juicing Challenge with The Health Nut (Sylvie Thibert) and Spirit Tree Yoga studio (Lisa Blanchard) - which turned into a 12-day experience that changed my life and gave me hope that maybe I can successfully manage pain and other symptoms without surgery or medication.

It was very challenging for the first five days, as the detoxification process was painful and at times debilitating. I expected some discomfort and persevered as I knew that I likely could not heal my stomach and digestive system overnight. So I continued drinking organic green juice made fresh from the produce I bought from local farmers. I noticed that although I was not consuming solid foods, I was ingesting more nutrients than my family members by juicing great quantities of organic fruit and veggies, and I was not hungry. That surprised me. The bloating and cramping subsided, I was sleeping more soundly, and I was in a better mood and seemed to have more clarity in my thoughts. Bonus: I lost 12 pounds. I am not trying to convert anyone, just wanting to share this experience with those who may be apprehensive about trying this option of optimal nutrition. It worked for me in the sense that it is helping to heal my digestive system for the first time. It takes a little effort to prepare - as any homemade meal would - but the benefits are worth the investment! I plan on juicing one week per month from now until Christmas to promote continued healing following years of stomach pain and other unpleasant symptoms, as well as to reach my goal weight. I will continue to consult my naturopath and keep in touch with The Health Nut, who has been a great support to me. Best of luck to all and here's to your good health!”

Raquel Thanks Raquel for sharing your story, I’m sure that it will inspire many to jump on the health train and live their best life ever. You are a true inspiration!

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MORTGAGE MATTERS with Derrick Cracknell

The Trouble with Debit Cards We live in a society of instant gratification. Unlike our parents or grandparents – who saved up for larger purchases – we are often tempted to splurge on bigger-ticket items simply because we have a debit card in hand when we head out “window shopping”.

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Aside from overspending thanks to the advent of debit cards, consumers are also more likely to dip into overdraft, which ends up costing more thanks to fees and interest that banks charge whenever you spend more than you have in your account.

Basically, a debit card works like a cheque. The only difference is that every time you use it, you’re immediately taking money out of your account.

That’s why when you overdraw it’s like bouncing a cheque – only worse because, unlike cheques, you probably don’t keep a record of every debit card purchase you make.

You may even make a bunch of small purchases before you realize you’ve spent more than you have. So before you pay for that coffee or lunch purchase with your debit card, make sure you have enough money in your account to cover it.

Revert to using cash for daily expenses Cash controls spending, plain and simple. Using cash to pay for everyday purchases such as coffee, transit, lunch and magazines alerts you to the idea that you’re actually spending real money. You just don’t get the same cautionary sense when you haul out plastic, be it a debit or credit card.

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There’s a distinct cognitive event that happens when you handle money – it’s called awareness. Over the counter goes the five dollar bill and back comes a loonie, a dime, two nickels and four pennies.

Did you just add up the change above to determine how much money you have left? Did you think about what that purchase could have been? You see, you are much more conscious of this imaginary purchase than if you had paid with plastic.

Now, add in the awareness of the bills left in your wallet and you become attuned to your temporary wealth, or lack thereof. At the end of the day, what encourages or cautions many consumers about spending is knowing where you stand from a financial perspective. That’s why cash can help control spending.

Using cash to pay for everyday purchases alerts you to the idea that you’re actually spending real money.

By allotting yourself a weekly cash allowance for entertainment and everyday expenses – such as that daily morning coffee or weekly movie – you are building a budget around what you can spend on these purchases. And once the money in your wallet has been spent, you have to ensure you fight the urge to withdraw more cash or resort back to using your debit card.

Be realistic about what you typically spend on these items in a week. If you routinely eat out for lunch or stop at Tim Hortons for coffee, count that as well. If you think you’re spending too much on these items, you can then decide to find a less expensive alternative, such as brown-bagging your lunch or making your own coffee.

Let’s say, for instance, that you start the week off with $50 in your wallet and you begin to spend it on your purchases. You will see $50 turn into $40, $40 turn into $25, $25 turn into $15 and so on. Every time you look into your wallet, you will see what’s left over from your original $50 and be aware of how quickly your money is being spent. This alone can make you think twice before making a purchase.

Derrick Cracknell is a licensed mortgage agent with Mortgage Man Dominion Lending Centres based in Cornwall.

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NICOLE'S CURRIED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND APPLE SOUP I was so glad when Nicole gave me her recipe for this wonderful soup. This summer I grew Butternut squash in my garden. The soup was a perfect way to use some of these squash. Nicole makes the soup in her slow-cooker.

I made it in a large stockpot on top of my stove. I will give you the directions for both cooking methods. In the end, the soup was a great success. It was silky smooth, with a hint of ginger and curry for flavour. The apples impart a natural sweetness. This soup would be a hit at any dinner party you plan over the Christmas holiday season, or a great way to warm up, after a day outside " in the crisp winter air, from skiing or skating. I thank Nicole for caring and sharing and being a good friend too! ( The recipe makes 16 cups of soup and can be frozen.

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2 tbsp. butter 2 cups of chopped onions 1/2 cup of thinly sliced celery 1 tbsp. Madras curry powder (we sell this at my store, Sharyn's Pantry) 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 3 lb. of diced Butternut squash (the weight after peeling, seeding and cubing) You need 18 cups of cubed up squash.

(I weighed the squash and found that 6 cups of cubed squash = 1 pound.)

1 lb. of apples (weigh after peeling, removing the cores and cut into 1/2 " dice or cut into wedges) I found that 1 pound of peeled, cored and chopped apples = 4 cups. I used Cortland apples from Marlins Orchards.

1/4 cup regular white rice (raw) 6 cups chicken stock 1 tsp. Kosher salt 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

SLOW- COOKER COOKING INSTRUCTIONS:

-In a skillet, melt the butter over MEDIUM heat. Add the diced onions and sliced celery and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the vegetables are translucent.

-Add the curry powder and ground ginger. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes longer over LOW heat, until the vegetables are softened and the spices are fragrant.

-Place the onion and celery mixture in the bottom of a slow cooker. Add the cubed squash and sliced apples next. To this, add the white rice, chicken stock, Kosher salt and ground black pepper. Stir the soup occasionally during the cooking process.

-Cover with lid and cook on HIGH heat for 1 hour, then reduce the temperature to LOW and continue to cook for 5 hours. You can keep it on WARM now until you puree it.

-Ladle about 4 cups of hot soup solids and broth into your blender. Puree until very silky smooth. Pour this into a clean soup pot or large bowl. Continue to puree batches of soup until you have it all pureed.

-Serve in soup bowls, pass the crackers or crusty bread and enjoy a wonderful bowl of soup. This recipe would be a fine addition to the menu of the best restaurant anywhere. ENJOY!

THIS SOUP MADE IN YOUR STOCK POT, ON TOP OF THE STOVE:

-I made it this way because I only had a couple of hours before supper, and hadn't read Nicole's instructions using a slow cooker. It turned out fine. Either way will work for you.

-In a large stock pot, melt the butter. Add the diced onions and sliced celery.

Saute this for several minutes, over MEDIUM heat, until the veggies are translucent.

-Add to them, the curry powder and ground ginger. Stir to mix and continue to cook 5 - 7 minutes longer over LOW heat until the spices become fragrant and the veggies soften. Your kitchen will smell exotically divine.

-To this, add all of the cubed Butternut squash and sliced apples. Next, the white rice, chicken broth, Kosher salt and ground black pepper.

-The raw rice , as it cooks, will help thicken the soup and turn it creamy, once pureed without the addition of any heavy cream. Do this in any cream soup, without the addition of any cream.

-Allow the soup to simmer for about 1 hour or until all the vegetables and apples are very soft and tender. Cook it over MEDIUM or MEDIUM-LOW heat. Stirring often.

-Ladle some hot soup and broth into a blender and puree til silky smooth. Pour the pureed mixture into a clean bowl and continue to puree the soup in batches in your blender. ENJOY!

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24 DROP IN FAMILY STORYTIME / HEURE DU CONTE FAMILIALE PORTE-OUVERTE English and French stories - 10 am to 11 am YOGA YOUTH - 10:00 am to 11:00 am R.E.A.D. WITH DOGS - 11:00 am to 12 noon CHECK MATES - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm STUFFED DOG SHOW - 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm - Ages 5-12

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25 WINTRY AMUSEMENTS - 1:00 pm An afternoon looking back at simpler times

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26 CANADA'S NEW POLYMER NOTES - 6:30 pm IS THAT A NEW $20 NOTE IN YOUR WALLET? Attend a free information session as a Bank of Canada representative will explain the new security features found in the just recently released $20 polymer notes.

They look and feel distinctly different, are highly secure, durable, and innovative and they’re out there. The most prolific denomination of paper money, the twenty, will carry a more current likeness of Queen Elizabeth II on the front, and on its back an image of the Vimy Ridge Memorial in France. Currently, the $20 notes comprise about half of all $1.6 billion Canadian bills in currency. Find out more at the free presentation.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 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 ADULT FRIENDLY BRIDGE CLUB - 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

ADULT TRI-COUNTY CHESS CLUB - 6:15 pm

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 LES BAMBINS À LA BIBLIO (0 à 2 ans) - 10 h à 10h 45 BROWN BAG BOOK CLUB - 12 noon

The City of Cornwall’s Youth Advisory Committee (CYAC), is hosting a

SCRABBLE - 1:30 pm - Friendly and Challenging

FREE TEEN SKATE

SCIENCE AND SPIRITUALITY - 6:30 pm

on Saturday, December 1, 2012, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Benson Centre.

There is no cost to access this event and the canteen will be open and offering its regular menu with its usual prices.

Get Creative - Get Writing The library's 6th Annual Writing Contest is underway. details at www.library.cornwall.on.ca - 613-932-4796

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SATURDAY, NOV 24

FRIDAY, NOV 23 Catholic High Schools Shopping Fundraiser from 6 pm to 9 pm.

Blessed Sacrament Parish Hall, 321 Tollgate Rd. E. Proceeds to Dominican Republic school build trip.

Black Friday Reflective Gathering 7:30 pm. Knox-St. Paul's United Church, 800 12th St.E. No charge and no lineups.

African Children's Choir Concert at 7 pm. First Baptist Church, 310 York St. MISCELLANEOUS Free with free will collections Fish & Chips & Live Music 4:30 pm.

RCAFA Wing 424, 240 Water St. W. Firehouse Teen Centre will be holding the 3rd Annual Spaghetti Fundraiser Dinner followed by a Silent/Live Auction. The event will be held at the Teen Centre 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.Tickets are $7.00 for individuals or $25.00 for a family.

Country Holiday Home Tour Contact:Arlene 613.931.1468 Gary 613.347.1363 or Marlin Orchards 613.931.1213 for tickes until Nov. 19.

Lunch is included in the tour. Homes to visit:Barb McLean (Summerstown) Aitken/Kentell Home (Airport Road) Juvenat de Sacre Coeur ( Summerstown)& Ponderosa ( South Lancaster) Evalyn Parry's SPIN Part musical performance, part spoken word, part theatre. Innovative and entertaining. $18 (advance) $20 (at the door) 7 pm at St. Lawrence Acoustic Stage, 12580 Cty Rd 2 Antique and Collectible Auction Sat. 9:30 am at Trinity Church Hall, 105 Second Street West, Cornwall, Ont K6J 1G4 Army Navy Airforce Rendez-Vous 14 Marlborough St. N. Members pick-up tickets for chicken & ribs meal, Guests: 8$.

Music by Rick Filion Roxanne Delage “The Way I Am” Cd Release.

St Lawrence Power Development Visitor Centre2500B Second Street West (at the Power Dam) The cost is $15.00 per person - includes admission and copy of CD

SUNDAY, NOV 25

2nd Annual Health, Holistic and Lifestyle Expo Some 40 local practitioners and creators of wellness and lifestyle products will share information about their services and products. At Ramada Hotel and Conference Centre.

Cornwall Gymnastics Club Spaghetti Supper from 5 pm to 8 pm. Knight's of Columbus, 205 Amelia St. Tickets adults: 10$, 12 & under: 6$ on sale at Scotiabank Brookdale Center or at the door Olde Tyme Luncheon from 11 am to 1:30 pm. 124 Anthony St. Featuring tourtières. Adults: 8$, ages 6-12: 6$.

Followed by an arts & gift auction.

Brunch D'antan de 11-13:30h dans la cafétéria au 124 Anthony. En vedette la tourtière. Adultes: 8$, agés 6-12: 6$.

Suivi de l'encan art+ Knights of Columbus Family Breakfast from 8:45 am to 12:30 pm, St. Francis De Sales Parish Hall, 434 2nd St. W.

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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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What’s happening Cornwall Navy Club Wing Night from 5 pm. 30 Sixth St. E. Bereaved Families Adult Afternoon Support Group Meeting 1 pm to 3 pm, 216 Montreal Rd. Topic: a ray of hope during days of remembrance. Call 613.936.1455 for more information

WEDNESDAY, NOV 28 Euchre Party at 7 pm. Lions Hall, Bonville. Bring a friend, meet new people. Light lunch served. For more info contact: Roly 613.932.9396 Christmas Soup Luncheon and Bazaar 9:30 am to 2:30 pm.

Heartwood, formerly Versa Care, 201 11th St. E. Soup & lncheon: $4.50$

THURSDAY, NOV 29 New Singles 55+ Meetup Group meets Thursday evenings in November at 7 pm. Ramada Inn dining room, 805 Brookdale Ave. Email: Singles55PlusGroup@yahoo.ca for more information.

Dealing with Bullying & Other Discipline Challenges Seminar with Ronald Morrish at 6:30 pm. Sacred Heart Catholic School, 1424 Aubin St. RSVP: 613.933.3337

FRIDAY, NOV 30 Cornwall Senior Citizens Club Fall & Winter Schedule 119 Pitt St. Lunches served Monday to Friday from 11:30 am to 12:45 pm. Hot meals on Tuesday, homemade soup on Thursday. Games & events at 1:15 pm Glen Stor Dun Lodge Christmas Craft & Bake Sale from 10 am to 3 pm in the tea room. 1900 Montreal Rd. Girl Guide Chocolate Mint Cookies On Sale Now!5$ per box. Call Audrey 613.938.4774 to order or delivery.

Thank you for supporting the 17th Cornwall Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders & Rangers.

Casino Lac Leamy Bus Trip departing at 4:30 pm. For information or to reserve call: 613.932.6534.

Proceeds to St. Joseph's Continuing Care Center

V o l MISCELLANEOUS u n t e e r Responders Needed Victim Services of SDG&A is now offering on-line training.

Contact: 613.938.8900 or info@vsv-sdga.ca for more information.

St. Nicolas Tea St. Matthew's Lutheran Church 1509 Second St. West Dec. 1st 11am-3pm Coffee, tea, sandwiches, sweets Adults $7.00 Children under 10 $3.50 Craft table & bake table Matching Grant from Faith Life Financial

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Nov. 12, 2012 Dear Doreen, Thirty-one years ago my husband passed away. At this time I was heavy with my third child. As creator would have it, my son was born at the same time. I am wondering if his father was present and if my son is a reincarnation of him?

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SATURDAY NOVEMBER 24TH CD RELEASE ROXANNE CARRIÈRE-DELAGE n in Cornwall.

PARTY @ Ontario Power Generatio SUNDAY NOVEMBER 25TH AND 2ND ANNUAL HEALTH HOLISTIC in Cornwall.

LIFESTYLE EXPO @ Ramada Inn THURSDAY NOVEMBER 29TH LECLAIR OPEN MIC HOSTED BY CHUCK @ The Grind in Cornwall.

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 29TH GS STAN NATHAN ROGERS "NATHAN SIN ES!" - THE ROGERS LEGACY CONTINU @ Aultsville Theatre in Cornwall.

Thank you, Always Wondering Dear Always Wondering, During the birth of your son, you felt two strong energies within you.

One was a feeling of dread…something was wrong. The other feeling was one of deep peace and reassurance. In our conversation, you agreed that this is true.

The feeling of dread came to your spirit because on that level of Being, you became aware that something had happened.

The feeling of peace and reassurance came to you because the spirit of your Husband was there during the birth of the baby boy the two of you created together. The reassurance was his message to you that he will be watching over his son.

Your son is not a reincarnation of your husband. As we proceeded into our short consultation, he gave evidence - like tugging on your toes - the way he did when he lived in the Earth World.

Thank you for allowing the Angel Helpers to bring you answers and resolution.

Peace and blessings, The Angel Whisperer

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About 15 years ago while traveling up North with a Mohawk friend and spiritual/cultural mentor, our conversation became centered on the concept of reincarnation. What caused this shift in our discussion?

During the long drive along Hwy 69, past Barrie and Perry Sound, I began to see Native Ancestors and Spirit Animals in the now-exposed rocks that at times towered high along the sides of the road. Tears filled my eyes and an inexplicable feeling of ‘returning home’ flowed through my Spirit. This was the first of many trips up North.

This is what prompted her question. Staunchly, I said that there is no such thing as reincarnation. That it was a limiting concept and did not allow for Creator’s infinite ability. My mentor and friend paused, thinking, and then asked me one more question. “Do you believe that in Creator, all things are possible?” I felt stunned as energies of rejection shifted to energies of acceptance.

“Yes”, I replied and then the understanding flowed from my Spirit into my mind! I know now why I am seeing the Native Ancestors in the rocks. I feel happy to be coming home. I choose to believe.

Reincarnation is a personal experience.

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POSTCARDS FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY BRAIN by Sandra Taylor Hedges

SEEKING THE ARTS . SEEKING THE ARTS Discovering your Creative Chi (Life Energy) Inside you, infused into every cell, muscle and hair follicle is another body, your life energy force. We look at this as the spiritual self, energy self, your aura or as Asian medicine teaches your Chi. Your Chi energy travels through the network of nerves from the brain through to the floor and back again giving you the needed feedback of the world around you. The basic stuff it feeds back is; am I cold or hot; am I on solid ground or soft; am I wet or dry but there is more information being sent to us much more that for the most part we have lost the ability to understand. Your Chi will tell you if something is wrong with the physical body’s health and it will also tell you if the person you are talking to is a friend or an enemy. By learning to direct the Chi energy we are capable of defending ourselves or feeling the pain that someone else is experiencing as well as the Love.

Recently while taking Tai Chi with my instructor and fellow Artist Kevin Jude MacDonald I am reminded about the importance of not only developing the ability to direct the flow of Chi Energy for exercise or self defense but in all things including our Art. In Tai Chi the goal is to have the body move and stretch in harmony as a continuous series of movement that flow one into the other.

All is in harmony; pushing and pulling the hands, legs and feet together as one in order for the Chi Energy to flow throughout your body.

So what does this mean to the Artist? We must look at ways to connect our hands, eyes and entire body to become one in the production of our Art. By doing this we allow the higher energy of the Universe to flow through us; a conduit as it were between our Creator and our final product.

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If you read my column you already know that I believe that Artistic Souls are special, we are wired a little differently than the average person you may meet. This difference is the way we are able to connect with the Universal Energy and allow it to transform into dance, song, stories and pictures. When we understand how to manage that energy we can do amazing things, when we can’t we are in trouble. I don’t want to dwell on the negative side of this problem instead let’s look at how to direct the Chi Energy that is flowing through you in order to feel whole and productive.

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Exercise your Body – whether it’s Tai Chi, Yoga or taking a long run find a non stressful way to exercise your body that will give you a chance to connect with yourself.

2. Feed your Body – Get rid of extra fat by developing good eating habits. Eat fresh fruit and vegetables and stay away from processed packaged food. Lots of water and green tea are better than too much soft drinks and coffee. Don’t merely go on a diet instead create a positive attitude toward food and what it’s purpose is which is to run a very important biological machine that you just happen to live in.

3. Meditate – take time each day to connect with the Universe through Prayer, Transcendental Meditation or just quiet time smelling the roses. Take 20 minutes a day to calm your mind, it will be time well spent.

4. Practice – Do what you do every day in some fashion or another and spend time practicing with other like minded Creative Souls too.

These four things will help you to connect your mind and body to let the Creative Chi flow through you and out into the world.

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The first Psychic Walk In Clinic was a success!

A good number of people utilized the services with a wide range of questions.

Thank you Local Seeker for sponsoring this event and opening your doors to helping others.

Doreen South is seen here with the Seeker Chicks - her last consultation of the evening.

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SEEKING THE ARTS . SEEKING THE ARTS Mélanie Brulée EP release at The Social, Cornwall, Ontario.

Article and photos by: Jacqueline Milner

Mélanie Brulée ‘à la full band’ heated up the Cornwall Ontario Downtown this past Thursday, November 15th evening at ‘The Social’ (formerly known as The Church on Sydney) This musical event marked the official release of Melanie’s new EP: Sucré/Salé.

The opening Act for the evening began with the captivating musical stylings of Faye Blais and Tricia Foster. (right) This was followed by the sultry unique sound of Melanie accompanied by her talented band mates which included Raphael Roter on drums, Luke Stackhouse on upright bass and Kenneth Paul Kelley on lead guitar. The acoustics and electric energy in the building was greatly appreciated and fueled by the

packed house of attendees who were obviously thrilled to support the homegrown talent of one of their own…Melanie Brulée.

Interested in knowing where Mélanie’s sounds can be seen or purchased?

Visit http://www.melaniebrulee.com/ for more information.

Folk musician Jesse Ferguson’s YouTube Channel Reaches 3 Million Views

Cornwall folk musician Jesse Ferguson, a current resident of Cape Breton, has maintained a YouTube channel for over five years, and today it reached the impressive milestone of 3 million views from fans around the world. The channel’s address is www.youtube.com/bardofcornwall, and it now features over 200 videos of folk music from the Irish, Scottish, English, American and Canadian traditions, along with some original songs and covers of classic rock.

In celebration of his three million video views, Ferguson has recorded a full studio-quality single, the traditional Irish song, “The Irish Rover,” which he will give away as a free mp3 download on his website: www.jessefergusonmusic.com. Ferguson is an enthusiastic member of the YouTube community, believing that it is an indispensable tool for connecting independent musicians. He plans to continue building his channel and looks forward to the next 3 million views.

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kriscrossroads by Kris Ward

November Reflections After a whirlwind few months of continuous travel, packing and unpacking, planning and executing, I finally can see the light at the end of the tunnel. As November creeps to a close, I am getting closer to stability. I’ll have one location, a chance at new beginnings, and can breathe a sigh of relief as I start to enjoy my new surroundings.

The final Donor Night was last Thursday in Kingston, and then the Open House at the three campuses, as we greeted prospective students and their parents. I delivered presentations on the bursaries and scholarships that were available. This was my first Saturday that I was at the college, and it brought back memories to last year when Brad was deciding what post-secondary education and programs he wanted to explore.

I returned home later that day and had an opportunity to meet some of my new neighbours. We all rejoiced that the elevator was now functioning, and as the new build unfolds, new discoveries are made each day. For me, this is the first time I rent a property, and the first time I live in an apartment. It does take some adjusting to having people surrounding me. The biggest adjustment is to having someone on the floor above me. I lived in a raised bungalow before, so I am not used to the pitter-patter of the tenants above, but I am sure with time I will adapt.

apprehensive as I know I left behind a major part of my collection, but I already have the non-decorated tree in my new living room, overlooking the patio doors. A last minute decision meant I decided not to take my tree with me; instead I picked up a smaller one in my new town.

Soon Brad will be on Christmas break and making his way to stay with me. I remember last year at this time I was sadly lacking any Christmas spirit, but this year, I am looking forward to the time. I already watched my first sappy Christmas movie and that glimmer of hope is still there.

So, as I officially start living in one place and exploring a new city, I still have fond memories of where I am from. Two hours is not that far away…

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Cornwall Downtown Loves Art

I am finally starting to adjust to my new locale; the sea of strangers is now replaced with familiar faces. I am more outgoing and have made plans for December, which will be a nice change of pace. The frost I woke up to this morning reminds me that winter is coming soon, so I am relieved that the frequent travel will slow down. It will mean that when I do visit my hometown, I will be able to savour the experience instead of being so task-focused that I do not enjoy the time.

It is a great pleasure to see that the horticulturist for downtown Pitt street worked hard whole summer to trim the branches from reaching the Pitt street mural at the George Assaly street. My personal thanks, as an artist, for creating a good image for Downtown and Cornwall. With this attitude and respect for the Arts, we are closer to having The Art Centre. It will also help the newly formed The Art Council of Cornwall to meet their goal.

Now City Council should also decide soon, about the restoration or replacing the other degrading murals around the downtowns of Pitt street and Montreal road.

Thanks for showing to our visitors that Cornwall has some respect for the art.

Soon I will unpack the Christmas decorations at my new place.

Virender Paul Madan

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PIPERS POINT with Rodney Wilson

SEEKING SPORTS Jays are talk of town – in November As my group of beer-league hockey teammates were getting ready to hit the ice last week, something strange and out of the ordinary was going on.

It was mid-November and all the guys were talking about was baseball.

A bunch of Habs, Leafs and Sens fans, prepping their sticks and lacing up their skates, chatting about the Toronto Blue Jays. Go figure.

Well, there’s nothing to talk about on the NHL front, so why not talk about Major League Baseball’s newest contender? The Jays shocked the baseball world with a blockbuster 12-man deal (or steal) with the Miami Marlins. A couple of days later, they signed left-fielder Melky Cabrera to a 2-year, $16 million deal.

The revamped Blue Jays roster appears to have it all: speed, average and power.

The Jays outfield is so good with Cabrera, Jose Bautista and Colby Rasmus, that Rajai Davis (who was second in the AL last year with 46 stolen bases) is the team’s fourth outfielder right now. Oh, and 22-year-old Anthony Gose, who some figured would get a decent shot at a full-time position in spring training, will likely start the season in the minors.

More importantly, the Jays (for the first time in many years) have pitching. When last year’s ace Ricky Romero appears to be the No. 4 man heading into the 2013 season, you know you’re in good shape. And rumours persist the Jays are still not done yet. Because catcher John Buck was included in the Miami trade, J.P. Arencibia and Travis d’Arnaud’s names keep popping up as bait for one more solid arm.

For the first time since the Jays won back-to-back World Series titles in 1992 and 1993, there’s hope for Canada’s baseball team.

And it’s all us hockey fans have to talk about right now.

RIVER KINGS: The first-place Marquis (7-2-0-0) are back in town on Saturday night at the Civic Complex. Cornwall (5-3-0-1) will be looking to avenge a 4-1 loss to Jonquiere back on Oct. 27. It is the River Kings’ only game this weekend. Cornwall has averaged 3,277 fans through its first four home dates.

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PENALTIES: The River Kings got into some penalty trouble last Saturday at the Civic Complex – particularly in the second period when they gave up two 5-on-3 goals. While

there have been many questionable calls (and non-calls for that matter), you’d be surprised to know that Cornwall is the second-least penalized team in the league with 202 penalty minutes in its first nine games. The River Kings likely have the fewest major penalties so far this season, so that number is definitely skewed. I’d be willing to bet they’re near the top in minor penalties – anything to do with the fact that they’re the only Ontario team in the league? Or, is it because they’re a young team? Worth keeping an eye on.

LESSARD IN TOWN: Dannick Lessard was in town last Saturday night to take in the River Kings game, only three weeks after being shot several times at a Mirabel, Quebec bar. Lessard received a nice ovation from Cornwall fans when public address announcer Thom Racine drew attention to Lessard, who sat up in the press box. Both teams paused for a moment to acknowledge the River Kings enforcer.

ALL STARS: The LNAH has an interesting format for their All Star Game. The defending champion Thetford-Mines will take on the very best from the other six teams on Thursday, Dec. 6. Fans can select two players per team by heading over to www.lnah.com to cast your vote. The rest of the squad will be chosen by the league. On the ballot for the River Kings are: Eric Meloche, Loic Lacasse, Mathieu Curadeau, Nicolas Sigouin, Pierre-Luc Faubert and Sasha Pokulok. Teams had to submit six names with at least one being a defenceman and one being 26 years old or less. The age factor certainly isn’t an issue for Cornwall, which has one of the youngest teams in the league.

Pokulok, 26, Faubert, 26, Lacasse, 26 and Sigouin, 23, all qualify in that 26 and under group.

THANKFUL: I’m proudly Canadian and I celebrate Turkey Day in October, but I do appreciate a full day of NFL football every American Thanksgiving.

So thanks Yanks.

GREY CUP: Even more exciting will be the 100th Grey Cup this weekend in Toronto. It’s the 46th time T.O. hosts the event. The Argonauts, who were only a .500 club this season, do have the best Grey Cup record at 15-6. The Calgary Stampeders are 6-6 in the big game. I’m going to go with the Argos this weekend. Last December, Toronto acquired veteran quarterback Ricky Ray from the Edmonton Eskimos. Ray, who won Grey Cups with the Eskies in 2003 and 2005, certainly is familiar with the Stamps and he could very well be the difference this Sunday. TORONTO 30, CALGARY 24

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Welcome one and all, to the most exciting and enlightening piece of writing you will read in this entire publication - by now you already know that, and already know who I am. In the event that you don't, let me inform you that I am the reigning Canadian Wrestling Action Heavyweight Champion, the champion of all of Canada for that matter, Jeremy Prophet. Yes, I am a rather arrogant individual who often comes across as having a chip on his shoulder and way too much to say, but at least I'm honest about it, and can back up all my proclamations. Continuing in my brutal honesty, allow me to inform you that the only reason I take the time out of my more-than-busy schedule to write these insightful words (free of charge I might add), is to inform you of the great sport of professional wrestling that takes place in your very city on a monthly basis. Whether you love or hate me, I want you all to come see the athleticism and entertainment that is professional wrestling. As such I take to the pages of this paper to go the extra mile and give you that reason.

As of late I've been rather silent. No columns, no Tweets, no Facebook messages, and that's for one big reason - I was pilfered of my CWA Championship. No I did not lose it in a sanctioned contest, but rather had it stolen from me at a past event. An imposter, an identity-less manikin who calls himself Rob Rage is the culprit. After having won a hard-fought battle with fellow fighter Tomer Shalom, I was confronted by Rage, who capitalized on my state of fatigue, overwhelmed me, and then stole the championship. Fast forward to the last CWA event which I was unable to attend, Rage won a tournament and carried my belt with him for the entire 3 rounds, believing himself to be champion. While this may come as a surprise to all of you who know me, I actually found this rather fitting...yes, that is correct. I approve of Rob Rage carrying around my belt, as that is where he belongs - carrying my belt, my bags, and maybe if he plays his cards right I might consider letting the overgrown bald-headed breast-feeder shine my shoes while he's at it.

I'm not upset by his actions, it's just the reaction of someone starving for the quick path to fame and success. Rob Rage will be the first person to tell you to pay attention to him...why? Because he is so very forgettable, that's why. Another issue I have to address beyond his many mental shortcomings, is the fact that some feel I am at a disadvantage going in against Rage, because he's 6 foot 5 and almost 300lbs of muscle. The fact of the matter is, yes, Rob Rage is a massively large individual who possesses remarkable physical strength, but his fighting skills are at best in an embryonic state. Rob Rage is an accomplished athlete having been a former CFL football player, thus he is no stranger to physicality...however we are not playing football, we are fighting - something I excel in. I have never played a game of football in my life and think the idea of grown men chasing pigskin is laughable...then again, seeing grown men chasing after women that closely resemble pigs at the CWA after-parties does make me rethink that statement, and it's cultural relevance. Nonetheless, I am a fighter first and foremost, trained in the arts of wrestling, boxing, and Jiu-Jitsu. I can knock a man out, I can beat a man into submission, and I can inflict irreparable damage on any adversary. Rob Rage got the best of me in a weakened condition, let us see what he can do when I'm 100%. I don't plan on waiting until the start of the show to settle this with Rage, but I don't want to cheat my fans from being close to the action when it happens, so here's the plan in plain English for all to see: I will arrive just before the start of the show so that all the fans are present, then I will proceed to walk right up to Rob Rage and get my championship back one way or another. If he wants to talk we can talk, if he wants to fight that's fine with me too. Get there early because this may start backstage and end up getting taken into the ring or the parking lot.

Saturday, December 1st, 7:00pm at Murphy's Inn, Rob Rage will find out just why no one has ever been able to beat me for the championship, and that if you take what's mine, I will make you pay for it one way or another!

CWA also has a FREE wrestling event - with a donation - food or toys - to the Agape Centre - on Sunday Dec. 2 at 2pm - Murphy’s Inn

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“If you were stranded on a desert island and could only watch one movie…”

Hmmmm….let’s see. If I was “stranded” on a desert island with electricity, a television and a DVD player, I think I would find a way to get off the island.

Instead, what about 10 movies I can’t live without? These aren’t the 10 greatest movies ever made, or even Academy Award winners. Just 10 movies I think are great.

The Wizard of Oz (1939): Amazing production and incredible effects so many years before CG. My kids just watched it for the first time, and even with all the amazing movies they’ve seen, this one from 73 years ago had them talking about it for days. Great songs, great cast and great visuals.

Star Wars Episode Four, A New Hope (1977): When you think of a film that has garnered so many faithful fans over multiple decades and created a universe like the one George Lucas created, it has to be on the list of all-time great movies. The effects that were created for this movie were 10 years ahead of its time. John Williams’ score set the bar for movies for the next 30 years of film scoring.

Reservoir Dogs (1992): “Toby Wong. Toby Chu.” It’s the movie that taught us what Madonna’s Like a Virgin was really about. It’s classic Tarantino, and the soundtrack is amazing. I don’t think there’s a bad actor among the cast, and Tim Roth gets two thumbs up for playing an American undercover cop.

Slumdog Millionaire (2008): Who out there wouldn’t love a film by Danny Boyle, shot in India, and completely retold by a poor young guy through his answers on Jeopardy. The camera work in and out of busy India streets and on trains actually makes you feel like you are in Mumbai.

Memento (2000): Directed by Chris Nolan, Guy Pearce is self-tattooed so he can remember longer than the last 20 minutes. I think that says enough. Oh and let’s tell the story backwards.

Lock, Stock, and Two Smokin’ Barrels (1998): The other Guy in my life. Guy Ritchie’s masterpiece in the underbelly of London. Some brilliant lines delivered by some young talented Brits. Fantastic! Guns, Ganja, and traffic wardens. And brilliant Guy Ritchie slow-mo!

Layer Cake (2004): Same guy who produced Lock Stock. Drugs, guns, mobsters and Daniel Craig getting his butt kicked all over London. And there’s actually some cake in it!

The Matrix (1999): Neo! Look out! An Agent….and he’s not selling insurance. The movie that taught us we could dodge bullets in slow motion. That taught us we should follow the white rabbit. The movie that gave us bullet-time! OK it didn’t, but it made it a household shot for the next 10 years! The Wachowski Brothers’ (or siblings now - don’t get me started) kick-off to the new Millennium.

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If I had a nickel for every time someone asked me what my favorite movie was I would probably have enough money to build my own movie theatre. Trying to narrow all the movies I enjoy down to one would be an almost impossible task.

Reality Shows – love them or obliterate them?

Someone asked me recently how I felt about the reality show Toddlers and Tiaras. I had never heard of this show. “What is it?” I asked.

“Oh you know, it’s that reality show where families are followed across the country and we viewers get to see their young parade around on a stage in full makeup, false eyelashes, spray tans and fake hair.” Wide-eyed and suspicious, I quizzically pondered on what was just said to me. No way. Who would subject their toddler to eyebrow-waxing, high heel boots or the painstaking technique of hair foils?

Yet, this show, in its fifth season, showcases toddlers, ages 3 and up in full makeup and inappropriate clothes so they can be judged on their beauty to win a sparkly crown and lots of cash!

Although not a fan of beauty pageants in general, competitions 25 years ago really only required a party dress and a hair bow. Now, we see 4-year-olds with padded bras being given what is known as “pageant crack” - a concoction of Mountain Dew mixed with Red Bull - strutting down a stage and they call this “reality”? I kid you not.

I guess my concern is, what are these very young beings going to value when they grow up? How are they going to feel if they need braces or God forbid, develop acne? Being a girl should not be a competition.

It’s not just this reality show though. Although, I am not much of a reality show viewer since I don’t have cable and don’t believe these shows offer an authentic portrayal of real life - I am familiar with The Bachelor as some of my Twitter friends do tweet about it online. What is The Bachelor? It’s a reality show where one young single man has 25 bikini-clad women swarming around him for attention where he can kiss as many of them as he desires.

Men, don’t get excited now; the bachelor only gets to choose “The One” at the end of the season.

So, is this the everyday? I mean do women walk around in bathing suits or lowcut dresses just waiting around, trying to impress “The One” so that they can receive the ultimate prize: “marriage” in five dates or less? And this woman the woman lucky enough to be chosen at the end of the competition - must then wait and see if she will become his soul mate!!!

We are all different and true dignity comes from not from being better than everyone else (as these shows illustrate) but in being better than you used to be. Perhaps it would serve us to get over the need to attempt to be better than those around us, to be number one, as shows like America’s Top Model, Survivor, Top Chef, and American Idol demonstrate. By constantly comparing ourselves to others, you can no longer see the beauty that there is in you. So instead of needing to change your face, change your body, etc... take some time with yourself, get to know you, and appreciate the fact that you are the only “you” in this entire Universe. As Lao Tzu once said, “When you are content to be simply yourself and don’t compare or compete, everybody will respect you.”

Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975): I am a die-hard Python fan, and I saw this movie for the first time when I was 10. The story of the greatest quest of all time, as surreal as the Python’s can be. Chercher la vache! Must see!

North by North West (1959): What would a movie list be without at least one Hitchcock film? This is one of my all-time favorite Hitchcock movies. Mr. Caplan. The man who doesn’t exist, of course until Cary Grant steps into the role. Car chases, murder in the United Nations, espionage, and a cliffhanger chase across Mount Rushmore.

So that’s my list! Yes, there are probably 50 more movies I could have had there, but these are my picks! What would you pick? Hey, did you go see Sky Fall yet? What are you waiting for?!

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SEEKER SNIPPETS October’s Child Abuse Prevention campaign marked by the purple ribbon has ended with great success!

East Front Junior Students are Eating Their Homework at SLSS On Friday November 16, East Front Public School’s Grade 5 students travelled to St. Lawrence Secondary School to participate in Kelly Hutchingame’s foods class – where they were allowed to eat their homework!

The Children's Aid Society of SDG would like to thank the community for its incredible participation in helping us raise awareness about child abuse prevention.

“UNITED AGAINST CHILD ABUSE” is exactly what this community did in order to protect our kids/youth.

Although the campaign is now over, we must remember that child abuse prevention and our active work to keep kids safe continues all year long. Remember: BREAK THE SILENCE, USE YOUR VOICE!

Seen here is Claude Thibault of Cornwall – Family of 4 Disney Trip Vacation winner with Jodi Hawkshaw of Mix 96.1 and Kimly Thivierge of Children’s Aid.

The two schools have partnered with Healthy Eating for Better Learning (HEBL), and First Student Transportation, who have both contributed financially to make this initiative a reality.

The Immaculate Conception school community held its WITS/LEADS opening ceremony on Wednesday, November 14.

Working together with SLSS Principal Chris Boulay and East Front Principal Joe Harty, Jill Stewart, the regional coordinator for HEBL, wanted to go beyond filling bellies, and try to support an initiative that would help to teach our students about healthy food choices, food preparation, and expose them to what has become a very popular program at SLSS.

The school first implemented WITS last school year and it has proven extremely effective at decreasing instances of victimization and bullying. WITS stands for : walk away, ignore, talk it out, seek help. This school year Immaculate Conception will move forward with implementing LEADS. LEADS stands for: look and listen, explore points of view, act, seek help. LEADS involves the grades 4, 5, and 6 students taking the responsibility of "leading" the younger

First Student’s Lorraine Hollis, who has worked closely with both schools in the past, was happy to provide corporate sponsorship to help get the kids back and forth between the schools.

“Kelly’s Grade 12 students were excellent hosts and teachers, as they guided their guests through the various steps required in making healthy pizza from scratch,” said Harty.

The class had also pre-prepared pizza for the kids to enjoy during their visit, as well as provided each student with a “take-out” pizza box to carry home their creation.

“From the ‘Welcome East Front’ sign at the front door, to the smiles that filled the kitchen, the event was a great success, and both schools are looking forward to future visits,” said Harty.

Throughout the course of the school year, all Grades 46 students from East Front will have the chance to attend three different sessions at SLSS. “This is another positive opportunity for our students to gain valuable exposure to both the secondary environment, and a very engaging program being offered at St. Lawrence,” said Harty.

“It is a win-win,” agreed Boulay, “We get to welcome our future Saints, and these students get a chance for some hands-on, experiential-type learning”.

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students to use their WITS. Our community partners are committed to WITS and helped our students "kick-off" the WITS/LEADS year! We welcomed Mr. Todd Lalonde, CDSBEO Chair and Trustee, Constable Jeff Lalonde and five members of the Cornwall Colts. With so much support, bullying and victimization will continue to be "a thing of the past" at Immaculate. Bravo everyone!!

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In recognition of National Child Day Richelieu Day Care held a series of special events on Tuesday November 20th. From 10:30 am to 11 am, the Rythym Room was at the Centre for an interactive and hands-on performance with the children. The children experienced various instruments from around the world and participated in exciting games, songs and dance with Jody Marsolais, seen above..

Last Saturday was Cornwall’s Annual Santa Claus Parade and as always it was a great event. Here are some pics to prove it!

It’s Getting cold outside and local children are in need of warm snowsuits this winter. Bring your pennies to the Agape Centre, 40 Fifth Street W., Mon - Sat 9am to 4pm and Thurs. until 8pm. Pennies can also be dropped off at Computer Sense - 121 Montreal Rd.

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AND the best part is… @ 5:30 pm we'll be topping the tree with the 'Angel' where we'll have very special guests singing holiday favourites!

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