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Arts and Culture News for Cornwall and SDSG!

Intimate Acoustics on December 15th! The St. Lawrence Stage in Morrisburg will finish up the Fall portion of their 2012/13 series with a spectacular show featuring six emerging artist performances. Awardwinning Binaeshee-Quae is a singer songwriter from Pic River First Nation. Her musical style is a jazzy alterna-folk mix that has been described as haunting and unconventional. Binaeshee-Quae’s first album, Ooof will be released in Winter 2012.

Gen Lacroix (a.k.a. Georgia) was born and raised in Ottawa and moved to the outskirts of Cornwall in her early teens. She is inspired by jazz and folk roots in her songwriting, she plays guitar and piano, and is known locally for the poetic grace she brings to her lyrics. Alex Boyd and Ian Sabourin have a variety of musical commitments, not least to the wildly popular Ottawa-based band Riot Police. In their show with us we get a stripped-down acoustic version of some of their tunes from two young men who are known for thoughtful songwriting and stunning harmonies. Cornwall native Douglas Poirier will be bringing his unique blend of folk, rock and Celtic flavours to the St. Lawrence Stage and will be in 'The Douglas Poirier Trio' mode for this show, accompanied by Jamie McKiver on drums and Matthew Atchison on bass. Also joining the lineup for this show will be Kingston-based Christina Tracy, who has been described as Kingston's 'folk-siren'. She has opened for the likes of Garnet Rogers, Lynn Miles, Stephen Fearing, and her recently released CD Days in Dreamland has drawn comparisons to Joan Baez.

Rounding out the evening will be the Ottawa-based hand-drumming ensemble Kunundrum. Formed in 2006, Kunundrum's current members include Bridget Grounds, Ken Walker, Sheila Smail, Lori Waller, Sharen Bowen, Conrad Pereira and two of our own: Jeanne Ward and Tony McCadden. It's going to be a full evening of music in Morrisburg! This show will also feature a number of local visual artists who will be displaying their work in the cafeteria before the show and during our intermission.

Come check out the work of Frank Burelle, Jacqueline Milner, Cheryl Langford, Kimberly Cameron, Anna Wylemans and more to be confirmed soon! Tickets are $10 (all tickets general admission). Tickets are on sale at Basket Case in Morrisburg and Strung Out Guitars in Cornwall. For more info on this and all upcoming shows at the St. Lawrence stage visit this website: http://www.st-lawrencestage.com/shows.html

The Barra MacNeils at Aultsville Theatre December 11! See The Barra MacNeils at Aultsville Theatre on Tuesday, December 11. 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!

12th Annual Alight at Night Festival at Upper Canada Village! Close to a million lights adorn the heritage buildings, trees and fences of Upper Canada Village, creating a one-of-a-kind magical backdrop for its annual Alight at Night Festival, a true winter wonderland! Bundle up for an evening stroll through this picture-perfect postcard setting! Come experience the enchantment of horse-drawn wagons and romantic carriage rides for two, and hop on board a life-size toy train. Holiday music, festive dining, shopping and other seasonal surprises all add to the ambiance of the event. Now in its 12th year, the Alight at Night Festival has become a favourite family tradition, and one of the region's main attractions in a variety of fun-filled Overnight Getaway Packages.

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Tickets for Chicago on sale now! Starting Monday of this week, advance tickets for the Seaway Valley Theatre Company's production of Chicago are available at the Cornwall Square administration office on the second floor. All performances will be staged at the Aultsville Theatre, St. Lawrence College. Show dates, curtain times, and ticket prices are as follows: Friday, February 8, 7:30 pm; Saturday, February 9, 7:30 pm; Sunday, February 10, 1:30 pm; Friday, February 15, 7:30 pm; Saturday, February 16, 7:30 pm. Ticket prices for adults are $20, seniors (60+) and students are $18, and children 12 and under are $16. Group rates are also available.

Theatre tickets make fantastic stocking stuffers for Christmas, so be sure to get yours now. For more information, visit the show's event page on Facebook or visit: http://svtc.ca/ Teddy Bear Fundraiser! Kevin Lajoie reports on the City of Cornwall Facebook page: The City of Cornwall is supporting the Rachel's Kids' Teddy Bear Fundraiser in support of the renovation of the Pediatrics Ward at the Let Chris help you choose that Special Cornwall Community Christmas Gift from Hospital. Cornwall SD & Canadian Designer Jewellery G Emergency Medical h Blankets • Ground Soap Woolric Services will have the Christmas Decor & Napkins teddy bears in its Stocking Stuffer Ideas ambulances and EMS personnel will provide them to Crabtree & Evelyn Collections young patients in traumatic situations. Pictured (from left) are EMS Chief Myles Designer Womens Fashions & more Cassidy, Rachel's Kids founder and Chair Dr. RacheNavaneelan, Rachel's Kids 108 Pitt St, Centretown, Cornwall Board Member and City Clerk Denise Labelle-Gélinas and EMS Acting Captain 613-933-8595 - visit on facebook Brian Dufresne.The white teddy bears are being sold for $20 each and they are www.lifeslittlepleasures.ca available by calling Dr. Navaneelan's office at (613) 933-7528.

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kriscrossroads by Kris Ward

My Christmas Miracle Just a few hours after I submitted my last column only six hours after the fire in my new building - I experienced an even scarier situation. One of my worst fears was realized, and on a clear and sunny day, traveling down the 401, a transport that was passing me lost a wheel. In a matter of seconds everything changed.

It is ironic that just a few minutes before that I had thought about the frequent trips I make and will continue to make, and realized it was not so bad, especially for the woman who had to learn to drive on the highway to take a position in Alexandria as the millennium approached. Yes, I have come a long way and actually don’t mind the drive. I was about 15 minutes away from my destination in Cornwall when a truck passed me, I had the radio on and was happy to hear the local stations again, but a noise made me realize this truck could be in trouble. I looked behind me and knew I could slow down so he could pass me with ease, when all of a sudden debris hit my driver side window.

Knowing this could get serious fast, I pulled onto the shoulder and realized I’d been hit. As I was on the shoulder, I saw the wheel coming at me and for a second thought, "Well this is it, my son will be a rich boy." Relief struck me as I watched the wheel miss the front window and land in the ditch beside me.

I’d been spared, and although I knew I’d been hit, I also knew I was alive and it could be so much worse. Seeing the truck without a wheel, and feeling the impact and the utter joy that it had not crushed the front of my car was unbelievable. I tried to call 911 but could not get access, so I called friends in the emergency services. A police friend was able to call it in, and between texts from him, and calls to and from family and friends, I sat in my car waiting for help.

The drivers made their way to see me and I advised them that the police had been notified. I have to give a shout out to Jeff and Andrew from Herb’s Towing who were on the scene and checked to make sure I was okay. They informed me of my options, and I arranged for them to tow my car to town once the police report was completed.

while we are travelling on the highway? Well, I found out. With time the pain will subside, and I hope it does not turn into a recurring issue, but I also found out that even in a time of panic, I can handle things. If I would have accelerated I could have gone into the ditch, if I had panicked I could have swerved and made it worse, but I remained calm and the adrenalin, the durable car and my angels protected me. I felt like I had a few with me that day, and I had a few on the ground too.

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The impact of the tire hitting my car buckled my driver’s door so I couldn’t get out, until they were able to release the door which was bent in. Overall the tire hit the side of my door, my back hatch, my front fender, a headlight and some debris hit my hood. When in shock, my defence mechanism is humour, and so I was as giddy as a schoolgirl throughout the process. The irony was that the car was to be paid on Friday when my house closed.

Looking at the car, I am proud at how durable my Vibe is, and it looks like it will be fully repaired before Christmas. As for me, a few bruises, and some body pain remain. Since the accident happened two hours from where I now live, I did have to drive back in a rental, and held my breath as I passed the area where it happened.

It still feels a little unreal to me, as I look out my patio and see the rental sitting in my parking space, a magic bag resting on my shoulders to help ease some of the pain I am left with - but it could have been so much worse.

To see the damage on the car, my mom summarized it best: it looks like the impact hit all around the car and then an angel swept it away so it did not crush me. That is how I feel. That day was like something out of a bad movie, with a fire in the building waking me in the morning, and a car accident later the same morning. Brad asked if I was in a plot from Final Destination. So a month before Christmas, I got a Christmas miracle. I also once again realized how many special people I have in my life. My phone was bombarded with calls and texts, and my page lit up with comments from people. Even my sister’s page where she had posted that it was a Christmas Miracle, was filled with comments and well wishes from people I don’t know.

It is a fear many of us have. What if that transport on the road loses something

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Cover story...

Saturday Night’s Alright…For Wrestling!

MPW Article by Grant Reso

CWA Article by Julia Lucio

This is a bar and it’s a Saturday night, yet, the usual crowd that occupies this space does not surround me. No. This is a different crowd—it’s an audience and the loud chants can be heard from beyond the encasing walls. This is Mecca Pro Wrestling and the audience is hot.

It is a dreary Sunday afternoon. It is wet, dark, generally boring and from the looks of the parking lot at Murphy's Inn, one would never guess a world of entertainment, excitement and rivalry is happening inside.

We are living in dangerously weird times now. Smart people just shrug and admit they're dazed and confused.

No sir, not a chance. With this crowd, there’s nothing to pretend; they are loving every moment of this wrestling extravaganza. Why shouldn’t they?

The action here is incomparable to some of the other fly by night organizations we’ve seen in the past.

There is no need to write a treatise on the meaning of wrestling. The world of wrestling has always been plagued with negative reviews from people who have never given the product a true opportunity. One thing that you can be guaranteed by sitting front row center of a Mecca Pro Wrestling event is excitement.

The reason being: Conviviality. Mirthful—A brotherhood.

I’ve been to these types of shows many of times. I’ve been in the locker rooms and the back stage areas all across this great province, but not one has ever been like this group.

The perception, here, is that none of these performers have an agenda to out there to make another wrestler, dare I say worker, look bad nor are they there to make the fans look like fools. In fact, this particular group of athletes cares about the fans reaction just as much as they do their own craft. As long as everyone goes happy, that’s the true payoff.

The audience truly loved it.

What man would, let alone two men would voluntarily wrestle in front of crowd (well over sixty-five) in a dress that would be even too risqué for Lindsay Lohan? Knowing that the audience would eat it up, The Rage Randy Berry and his tag partner, Joey Valentine, did just that!

CWA--Cornwall Wrestling Association--has put up many of these events in the area over the years, but this is my first. I was dispatched here to cover the affair for the newspaper and wasn't expecting much, but I quickly find myself enjoying the show and really getting into the scenery. Yes, the that half fact naked men are parading in the ring definitely helps retain my attention, but it's the characters that draw me in.

The level of tension can be cut with a knife. The drama can be felt deep within.

Children's eyes are riveted to the large platform where one after another, strong men stand tall only to get decimated.

There will be winners and losers, but today, it does not matter. Today, they are fighting for a cause. Today, they are putting up a show so children can eat. Today, they are wrestling for Agape.

The audience interjects every time one of the wrestlers say something, as if they too were part of the show. They throw insults and hurrahs.

It's a small, but active crowd. It almost feels like family.

The event is long enough that there is an intermission, yet I don't get fed up. I anxiously await the c u l m i n a t i n g competition of the day: a four on four tag match. Long standing champion, The Prophet, carefully assembled his team for this match, but alas, leaves the ring with his tail between his legs. The Rage is crowned winner.

—It’s a true unfortunate shame that you, as a fan of the genre, missed this show. Oh yes, it was a stellar performance by all involved, Mecca Pro Wrestling returns February 2nd, 2013 as they present “No Love Lost.” With am event name like that, surely there’s bound to be quite story filled with action, drama, and most importantly, action!

Editor’s note: For information on events, tickets and updates follow Mecca Pro Wrestling on Twitter (@mpwnation) and find them on facebook (facebook.com/meccapro)

The next match is happening January 5th, 2013. Don't miss it.

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Naturally Delicious ... with the Health Nut

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This week I thought I would let you know how this whole “Health Nut” thing became a reality.

This will explain my personal story and how, by making great positive changes to my life and meeting awesome people along the way, helped me to live my greatest life ever. After 5 years, I can honestly say that I love me.

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I have been married for almost 20 years and have a soon-tobe-15-year-old son. My favorite motto is “You are what you eat!”

Background: September 2007, I was at my highest weight ever (almost 200lbs), suffered from daily acid reflux, joint pain, lack of energy, mood swings and lack of sleep. I was only 42 years old and had finally decided to do something to change my life for the better. Feeling like I was at the end of my rope and having struggled with weight issues most of my life , I took a very deep breath and decided that I would join the Revolution Weight Loss Clinic here in Cornwall at Physical Limits Fitness Club (Jason Christoff, founder of weight loss program), I joined the 30lb program.

I lost 35lbs in 2 months and another 20lbs with the guidance of an amazing physical trainer at the gym, Adam Leroux. Cathy Bourgon leads the weight loss class with her amazing knowledge, dedication and motivation. With her guidance, I was able to build up my strength and core at my own pace, which in turn helped me tremendously with my self-esteem and confidence. Cathy has truly been a great addition to my personal life. She is a true , genuine person and I cherish her friendship.

Through attending many seminars, and self-education, I have maintained my weight loss of 55lbs for the last 5 years - I feel so energized and full of life. Choosing to make a difference in my life has helped me and my family make better, healthier choices to live the best life ever!

During this health journey, I realized that families do not take the time to sit together, talk and enjoy a great homemade meal. We are not preparing good homemade meals in our kitchen anymore. How many times a week do your kids eat in front of the tv? What do you send as a parent in their lunch boxes?

This photo of Maureen was taken by Jason Setnyk Photography.

I work full-time and now make the effort to take the time to prepare good wholesome meals. This is a choice that I have made; it is a priority in my life.

Maureen works as a waitress. Her hobbies include camping, kareoke, going to concerts, and spending time with family.

The most important thing that I have learned with my weight loss journey and how to maintain it, is to prepare my meals on the weekend, then freeze them for the week. This allows me the luxury of always knowing that I have great food in my kitchen for my family at all times. There are always fresh, healthy choices available. Just the fact of knowing that I recognize the fresh ingredients that go into my meals, gives me peace of mind. I can control the salt and sugar levels that go into each recipe, which is very important to me.

It is very easy to buy prepared foods, but most of the time we cannot pronounce the ingredients and we just go ahead and consume them anyhow. We have to ask ourselves the question, “Would our ancestors recognize these ingredients? Are we eating to live or living to eat?” We are living in a society where the plates have gotten bigger - square and oval, no edges - which gives us no boundaries.

Everything is becoming Supersized and so is our waistline. We are living in the largest childhood obesity epidemic…together we can change this.

With all of the positive changes in my life, I wanted to share this information by having healthy eating cooking seminars. The seminars are 3 hours, you receive all of the recipes, information and my personal diet plan, via email. You can visit my website anytime at www.thehealthnut.ca . For more information, please call me at 613-931-3119 or email me at thehealthnut@cogeco.ca .

On my website’s main page, you will also find 20 healthy Health Nut recipe videos (youtube icon, bottom left of the screen). I also sell homemade, natural/organic goods as well as gluten-free goods at local craft shows, fairs and fundraisers!

In health…Sylvie Thibert

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by Jeannie Gagnon

WHEN YOU’VE GOT TO GO...

Illegal Alien?

Dear Seeker Chicks Only in Canada, Eh!!

Travelling alone to a different country can be a daunting task. What if I get lost? What if they don’t understand me?

What if I get on the wrong bus or train? There are so many “what if?” scenarios that it can make you turn around and crawl back in to bed.

I would like Cornwallites and the new immigrants in town to know about this wonderful FREE service. We had our passports expired and were finding it hard to go to Ottawa office in a hurry to drop off and then go again to receive the new passport, but our MP good guy Guy came to our rescue. We brought the forms to his office where these were checked professionally for mistakes and corrected at places with a smile. When we thanked the young lady, she politely said “this is what we are here for, to serve you”. Amazing: she did not even ask about what party you belong to or you voted for Guy or not? Wow, our application will be taken to Ottawa, collected from passport office and returned to us at home, FREE of charge with a smile!!

This is only possible in Canada Eh !!

I travelled recently on my own to a country in Europe. It was the first time I had travelled solo outside of North America. Plus, my Danish was not great. Okay, my Danish was non-existent.

It’s not a language you need all that often outside of Denmark.

So, I bought a language dictionary, grabbed my Lonely Planet book and booked my trip. I figured out that “tuk” was “thank you,” “hi” was “hello,” and a smile meant the world. I boarded my plane and headed to Copenhagen with a quick stopover in the Netherlands.

In many south-east Asian nations it is impossible to go even close to an MP’s office let alone asking them to do some service for you without going through five officials asking for something to warm up their palms; and here she did all this with a smile!

In the Amsterdam airport, you must go through customs. They ask you questions, stamp your passport and send you on your way. After the line ups, I made my connecting flight just in time. I was on my way to Copenhagen, with butterflies in the stomach and millions of “what ifs” floating around in my head. I just hoped to arrive at my hotel without incident.

This is Only in Canada! In fact it is only in Cornwall where MPs and MPPs like our Guy, Ed Lumley, Norm Warner, Jim Brownell, and Jim McDonell are elected by the people and they serve the people with pride and pleasure.

Thank you our MP Guy Lauzon, for keeping up the tradition of Cornwall.

Most major European cities are connected by a fabulous train system that can take you to towns, cities and other countries for a nominal fee. We really could learn a thing or two from Europe in our public transportation methods. My goal, at the time, was to make it through Denmark customs and onto the efficient train to Copenhagen city centre.

Merry Christmas from Madans Uma and Virender Paul Madan

The plane landed and the butterflies burst in to flight again.

“Okay. I can do this. I can do this” was my new mantra. I would just follow the crowd and/or the luggage signs.

Travelling along, it seemed pretty easy, just taking one step at a time. I thought, “Wow, I did it. There’s the train entrance!” Then, “Oh no, what did I do? I didn’t go through customs. I am in Denmark but I didn’t go through customs!

Can I go to jail for this?” There I was, steps away from freedom in Denmark, but no official stamp in my passport Photos by Jeannie Gagnon allowing me to be there. What to do? I turned around and went 1. Every one is fashionable in directly back to the tourism information booth I had just passed.

Copenhagen even the deer.

I figured they are always nicest when you admit to the crime 2. Royal Copenhagen store, before they catch you. where the royals get their dishes.

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Who is this man with the Stache?

3. Self-portrait at the castle.

I approached the lady in the booth and introduced myself. She was very friendly and laughed when I told her what I had done. Apparently, because of the European Union agreement, visitors only need to pass customs once when entering the EU, and not while travelling between member countries. Since I had passed through customs in Amsterdam, I did not need to go through again to enter Denmark. On the plus side, it lessens your time in lineups, but on the negative side, you don’t get a stamp in your passport for each country you visit. Once she explained it, I laughed at myself, too. One of my fears already happened, but it wasn’t as bad as I imagined it would be. So, I thanked her, threw my backpack over my shoulder and I set off to enjoy my time in this wondrous new country I had just arrived in... legally, no longer need to go through customs once they have already gone through customs in a European country.

Bio: Jeannie Gagnon is a former National Parks Warden who traded in her gun for a pen and plane ticket. Follow her adventures here.

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Movember Stache

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by Sharyn Thompson

DELICIOUS APPLE DUMPLINGS

When I was a kid, my Mum, who was a wonderful cook and the BEST Mum ever, made these apple dumplings.

She used her own pastry, wrapped around crisp fall apples. Her little trick was to add some cinnamon heart 613-936-1998 812 Pitt Street, Unit 6 candies into the sauce you spoon over the dumplings as they bake.The sauce turned into rosy cinnamon colour and flavour, simply delicious! Here's to you, my beloved Mum!

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I USED 9 APPLES TO MAKE 9 DUMPLINGS. -Place the apple on the pastry square.

-I used a tsp. of my homemade red currant jelly in the hole formed from coring the apple.

-IN A BOWL, COMBINE: 4 tbsp. soft butter 1/2 cup of dark brown sugar 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 3/4 tsp. each of ground nutmeg and allspice 1/4 tsp. ground cloves -Spoon some of the spice mixture over the top of each apple on the square of pastry.

-Bring the points of pastry together, forming an X, press together to seal the pastry edges.

-Place each pastry wrapped apple into a greased baking dish. I used a 9" x 13" pan.

-Bake this for 30 minutes in a 375 degree F oven.

MEANWHILE, IN A SAUCEPAN COMBINE: -Bring this to a boil and stir occasionally until the candies are all dissolved.

1 - 1/2 cups boiling water -After the dumplings have baked for the 30 minutes, pour this hot cinnamon mixture 1 - 1/2 cups white sugar over the dumplings in the baking dish. Continue to bake for an additional 20 minutes.

3 tablespoons of apple juice (or water) -During this time, baste frequently.

1/3 cup of cinnamon heart candies (we sell these) -Serve the dumplings warm from the oven.

EYE ON SOCIETY Continued from page 3 Without Exception: Exceptional Art from Beautiful Minds! This is the new exhibit coming to the Cornwall Regional Art Gallery from December 11, 2012 to January 25, 2013. Without Exception: Exceptional Art from Beautiful Minds is an ongoing arts initiative for special needs students in the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario. Without Exception: Exceptional Art from Beautiful Minds seeks to increase the visibility of artists with special needs. The name was chosen o highlight the fact that individuals with special needs are not exceptions, they are exceptional.

Inspired by three special needs artists in her classroom at Notre Dame Catholic High School in Carleton Place, art teacher Sarah Jaynes founded Without Exception in 2008 in order to highlight and share the talents of special needs artists within the CDSBEO. Today, in it’s fifth year, the program celebrates the artistic efforts of 36 artists with special needs from all over Eastern Ontario.

Cornwall River Kings Presents New Years Eve with Winston Marley and SwitchGear! Come join the River Kings hockey team New Years Eve (December 31st) in Salon B at the Civic Complex. Tickets are $15 in advance

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2013 Manly Men of Movember Calendar to fight prostate cancer! The official Manly Men of Movember Fundraiser/Calendar Launch Party takes place Friday, December 14 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.

or $20 at the door. Doors open at 8:00pm, 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 high 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.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 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

LE MARDI 11 DÉCEMBRE L'HISTOIRE DE L'ÉGYPTE ANCIENNE Invité spécial : M. Maged Botros présenter en partenariat avec le club de lecture LES MILLE-FEUILLES 17 h 00

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12 ADULT FRIENDLY BRIDGE CLUB - 6:15 pm ADULT TRI-COUNTY CHESS CLUB - 6:15 pm

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13 SCRABBLE TOURNAMENT - 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm ADULT EVENING BOOK CLUB - 5:00 pm Offsite at the Grind Coffee Shop MOVIES @ CPL Miracle on 34th Street - 6:30 pm (1994 version) repeat on Friday, Dec. 14 @ 2pm

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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kids to the community centre for a visit

Knox-St. Paul’s United Church in

Street in Moose Creek then bring the with Santa, hot-dogs and hot chocolate

Fish & Chips Night, Also serving clam

will be available free of charge. Floats

RCAFA Wing 424, 240 Water St. W.

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chowder & fish rolls from 4:30 pm.

Karoake begins at 7 pm.

Le Club Octogone and Le Club

Optimiste de Cornwall are having a grade 7 and 8 dance on Friday,

December 7, 2012 from 6:30 pm to

9:30 pm at Ecole Secondaire La

Citadelle. There will be an electrifying light show along with a professional DJ.

SATURDAY DEC 8 FBC YOUTH HOST: CORNWALL

KIDS COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARTY Fun, Games, Music, Crafts,

and donations are welcome. Hope to

Christmas and a Happy New Year.

SUNDAY DEC 9

Christmas Carols with Men's Choir

Free will offering for house of Lazarus 7 pm Trinity United Church

Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee

medals will be awarded to prominent

members of the community at St.Andrews

Church

Monday, December 10th, 7:30 p.m.

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WING NIGHT at Envy Night Spot.

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Don't miss "Disney's Aladdin Jr." - In

Bereaved Families Candlelight Service

Congratulations to all recipients.

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Siblling Gift Shop and more! For kids

Agrabah, City of Enchantment, every

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Christmas Tea and Bake Sale

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With a little help from a wacky genie,

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THURSDAY DEC 13 IN CORNWALL - We will be meeting at

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Aladdin will duke it out with the evil

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MONDAY DEC 10 Human Rights Day Commemoration

Presentations, open microphone

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Meetups are held on Thursdays 7pm. We welcome you from surrounding areas.

Please join us. For more info e-mail: singles55plusgroup@yahoo.ca

Carols & Brass Enjoy the sounds of

the Christmas season when the

Salvation Army presents "Carols & Brass: A Community Carol Sing" featuring

performances by the Ottawa Citadel Brass Band - Cornwall Community Church Timbrels, the First Baptist

Church Male Quartet and soloist Glenda

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RCAFA Wing 424, 240 Water St. W. Karoake begins at 7 pm.

Volunteer at Seaway Valley Community Health Center If you enjoy interacting with people & helping them stay well there are opportunities available in various programs. For more information call Corrie: 613.936.0306 ext.153

ONGOING Everything I Love About Christmas Morrisburg, South Dundas, Ontario The Upper Canada Playhouse 12320 County Rd. 2 K0C 1X0

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OPEN YOUR HEART'S DOOR TO FRIENDS & STRANGERS CROSSING THE THRESHOLD A Season of Wonder Text: Luke 1:39-45, 56

Key Words: Homes, Heart, Hand

Key Thought: We Cross the Threshold to a Season of Wonder When We Open Our Hearts to Friends and Strangers. at Fountaingate Christian Assembly 949, Mohawk Drive Cornwall, Ontario

Grief Facilitator Training May 3rd, 10th, 17th, 2013

looking Bereaved Families of Ontario is providing for individuals to help continue reaved with support and education to the be r Training their upcoming Grief Facilitato e. It is also Workshop which is free of charg hers who are available to professionals and ot on grief and interested in gaining knowledge 50 who are facilitation skills for a fee of $2 th BFO. not interested in volunteering wi e 10th and The leader for the training on th B.A., B.Sc., 17th will be Devorah Belinsky, ks Suicide M.Sc., and a Master Living Wor limited.

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KINSMEN CORNWALL LIFT-OFF 2013 PRESENTS “CHRISTMAS LIFT-OFF”

FRIDAY DECEMBER 7TH THE KINGS OF VEGAS @ The Port Theatre in Cornwall.

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JASON & ANDRE @ La Maison in Cor SATURDAY DECEMBER 8TH all.

WHISKEY SOUR @ La Maison in Cornw

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SWITCHGEAR @ Papa Gus in Chester MONDAY DECEMBER 10TH R OPEN MIC HOSTED BY CHUCK LECLAI @ The Glengarrian Pub in Cornwall.

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THURSDAY DECEMBER 13TH R OPEN MIC HOSTED BY CHUCK LECLAI @ The Grind in Cornwall.

FRIDAY DECEMBER 14TH MANLY MEN OF MOVEMBER PARTY FUNDRAISER/CALENDAR LAUNCH @ Vu Night Spot in Cornwall.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 15TH NTIMATE ACOUSTICS FEATURING SIX SINGER SONGWRITERS Morrisburg. @The St. Lawrence Acoustic Stage in

Counting the days down to Christmas Day, Kinsmen Cornwall Lift-Off is offering to help you with your Christmas shopping. Looking for that hard to buy for person in your life?

Kinsmen Cornwall Lift-Off will give you a head start by asking you to visit our two locations, Computer Sense in Le Village and Cornwall Square,, on the 2nd level near Virgin Mobile, during shopping hours, the weekend of Dec 15-16 and Dec. 22-23. You’ll be able to purchase your Kinsmen Cornwall Lift-off admission tickets for $ 30.00 an amazing deal for this summer’s event July 11-14 in Lamoureux Park.

What is shaping up to be a spectacular event, we offer a wonderful Christmas present for under the tree. Hot Air Balloon Rides for only $150 with no tax, regularly $ 175 dollars plus tax, a savings of almost $50 !

Stay tune for full details on the musical acts, events in the park, schedule and ticket pricing and outlets as they’re made available on our website at www.lift-off.ca. You can also find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter at @CornwallLiftOff

1st Annual snowsuits for warmth Penny Drive - keep collecting!

The Agapè Centre wants the community to continue donating their pennies to help keep area children warm this winter. Each penny raised will go towards the snowsuit fund to purchase snowsuits for children.

"We want to collect as many pennies as possible and this is the first year that the Agapè Centre is holding a penny drive. Anyone can donate a penny or two. We want students and children to get involved as giving builds great character" said executive director Alyssa Blais.

For each stack of pennies donated, the Agapè Centre and Computer Sense will provide an entry form for a chance to win an 8GB IPOD which has been graciously donated by Computer Sense.

With the penny about to go out of circulation, as it costs 1.6 cents to produce each penny, the Agapè Centre would like to help people "get rid of" their pennies.

The draw for the IPOD will be held January 7th, 2013. "It will be exciting to see how many pounds of pennies we can collect in the span of 7 weeks. Imagine one million pennies can purchase 250 snowsuits. So Cornwall start mining your pockets, purse bottoms and sofa cushions."

Bring your pennies to the Agape Centre, 40 Fifth St. W., Mon. - Sat. 9am to 4pm and Thurs. til 8pm. They can also be dropped off at ComputerSense - 121 Montreal Road.

SUNDAY DECEMBER 16TH SHOW HELIX - HEAVY MENTAL CHRISTMAS @ The Port Theatre in Cornwall.

SUNDAY DECEMBER 16TH CKEY GAME CORNWALL MUSICIAN'S ALL STAR HO in Cornwall.

FOR CHARITY @ The Benson Centre

MONDAY DECEMBER 17TH R OPEN MIC HOSTED BY CHUCK LECLAI @ The Glengarrian Pub in Cornwall.

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

SEEKING THE ARTS . SEEKING THE ARTS Postcard from the Beach Dec. 2012 It’s hard to believe that it has been a year since I sent my last Postcard from the beach in Dec of 2011, but here I am looking out over the beautiful ocean here in Myrtle Beach.

I close my eyes and listen to the rhythm of the waves. The sound is primal; a sound that is not unlike our heart beat or as my Yoga instructor pointed out the sound of our breathing in and out while holding our pose. I feel the warm sand between my toes and the sun on my face, even in December the sun feels warm like summer in Canada. The ocean breeze lifts my hair and my spirits as I breathe it deep into my lungs. At this moment I feel truly connected with the Universe.

As Artists we must all strive to find this connection daily whether through a walk in a park, exercise or sitting meditating in our room. This connection is what will help you to find your inner muse; the force that motivates you to create your art. How you find the connection is as personal as your finger print. What will work for me won’t always work for you so it is important that you experiment with different ways of finding that connection.

I am an advocate of Artists becoming in tuned with their body and their spirit; this awareness is important to fine tune our Right Brain to channel the energies around us, energies that the Creator gave us to draw from.

In her book “My Stroke of Insight” author Jill Bolte Taylor discovered the power of the Right side of the Brain to connect with the higher self when the Left side of her Brain was shut down by the stroke she was having.

Suddenly, without the Left Brain getting in the way, she was amazed at the colours she perceived and the way she seemed to have no

boundaries between herself and the energy that was surrounding her; she felt totally connected with everything and everything to her. It was only when, as she put it, her Left Brain came on line from time to time that feeling disappeared. Eventually at the height of the stroke only her Right Brain functioned and she felt truly one with the Universe. After this experience she was not able to function as a scientist any longer but was able to sing, play a guitar and write books something she was not able to focus her mind on long enough to learn it before the stroke.

I believe that Artists are born hard wired to push the Left Brain aside and draw from the workings of the Right side but a healthy body and mind is the key to a lifetime of creativity. When you abuse your body and cut your spirit off from the Universe the desire to create stays the same but the channel to a free flow of ideas is blocked. This blockage can lead to frustration and stress which will lead to looking for artificial ways of stimulating your creative energy such as alcohol or drugs. These will work in the short term but long term use of these will only compound the problem as you are moving further away from the creative connection.

Instead we should seek to find a way of becoming one with the Universe that is healthy and stress free. Find your connection and you will have a muse that will never fail you.

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SHARE YOUR IDEAS AND EXPERIENCES with your own journey as an Artist write to the Local Seeker or connect with me at Studio One Cat Squared on Facebook.

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

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Packrat Organization 101 with Marie Morrell

Profile of a Professional Organizer

Doreen brings over 40 years of discipline and experience in Spirit based work.

Her services are very specialized and are delivered with respect and kindness.

A professional organizer transforms and improves the life of their clients by designing organizational systems and processes tailored to their specific needs resulting in a clutter free home; and teaches individuals and businesses how to take control of their surroundings, time, and paperwork for life.

An organizer is non-judgmental, discreet, honest, reliable, caring, extremely patient, understanding, a good listener, resourceful; and preferably has a background in psychology.

A good professional organizer will learn to think like you to create systems that best suits your life style; will point out the discarding rules of thumb but not tell you what to throw away; teach you to categorize your filing system for easy retrieval of papers; and introduce options for organization without emptying your wallet.

Meeting with an organizer for the first time includes a tour of your living environment and a discussion of your family dynamics to determine the best customized course of action. Then, the organizer will explain the importance of involving your family in the organizing process and the concept of respect about not discarding the personal effects of family members without their presence. You would not do to others what you would not want to be done to you.

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Depending on their expertise, a professional organizer can organize any room in your home or office; establish filing systems (manual and electronic); showcase your collectibles; provide staging strategies to sell your house at the highest price and tips on home downsizing; pack and unpack items for a move; perform home decorating using the maximum of your possessions in the most Certifi Certified ed Tradit Traditional ional Healer appealing way; do household inventories for insurance purposes; prepare yard and tag sales; provide reliable references for one stop shopping services, e.g., angelwhispersconsulting.com disposal of large items, cleaning, gardening, dog grooming and renovations of all kinds (electrical, plumbing, carpentry, installation of hardwood floors, etc.); set up store window displays; help prepare a budget and prioritize tasks; offer classes on organizational techniques and systems; and provide tips about relocation (home and people) .

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If you are on a tight budget, ask for gifts certificates to choose items which will help you get organized or for the services of an organizer one room at a time. It may not seem romantic but the time saved will give you time to do something you really enjoy. FREE TIME IS THE BEST PRESENT ANYONE CAN OFFER YOU.

MORTGAGE MATTERS with Derrick Cracknell

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10 Questions to Ask Your Home Inspector The purchase of a home is likely the largest financial expenditure you’ll ever make. And getting your home inspected is an essential step in the home-buying process. No one wants to buy a money pit – and once you have signed on the dotted line, there is no turning back.

The best way to ensure you use a professional home inspector is to seek referrals from your mortgage professional, real estate agent or friends.

Since you want to be able to trust your home inspector’s judgement, you have to ensure they’re not part-time home inspectors just trying to make some extra cash on the side, or they aren’t only home inspecting so they can also offer to complete any work for you that you need done on the home. To ensure the job’s done right, after all, the home inspection must not be biased.

The purpose of a home inspection is for the inspector to be able to tell you everything you need to know about the home you’re going to purchase so that you can make an informed decision.

Following are 10 key questions you can ask your home inspector before they’re hired to ensure the inspection will be completed professionally and thoroughly: 1.

Can I see your licence/professional credentials and proof of insurance?

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How many years’ experience do you have as a home inspector? (Make sure they’re talking specifically about home inspection and not just how much experience they have in a single trade.)

How many inspections have you personally completed?

What qualifications and training do you have? Are you a member of a professional organization? What’s your background – construction, engineering, plumbing, etc?

Can I see some references? (Make sure you also check the references.)

What kind of report do you provide? Do you take pictures of the house and add them to your report?

What kind of tools do you use during your inspection?

Can you give me an idea of what kind of repairs the house may need? (Be wary if they offer to fix the issues themselves or can recommend someone else to complete the job cheap.)

When do you do the inspection? (Let’s hope they don’t have a day job, and can only do them at night when it’s too dark to see the roof. It’s best to stay away from parttime inspectors.)

How long do your inspections usually take?

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

He can be reached at: 613-662-2377 dcracknell@dominionlending.ca; www.derrickcracknell.com

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“ About The House”

Hi Joe, I have a question regarding a door on the outside of my house.

Leading into my porch, I have a metal door with a window in it. There are 4 steps up to the door, and at the top of the steps this door opens outward onto the stairs. This is fine as you are walking out the door, but nearly impossible to navigate walking up the stairs and into the house. What is the best way to fix this issue? Can I save this door? Can I just flip it around? Thank you so much for your help, Dan Hey Dan, Thank you so much for the great question. I see this often enough. People have a door, or find a deal on a cheap one, and just put it in with no consideration as to the functionality of that door. A door like any device - has a purpose and an intended mode of operation. If you deviate from that, the door will either not work properly or you will hinder flow of traffic through the opening, thus impacting the enjoyment and usability of your home, not to mention the safety concerns of doors opening into high traffic areas or onto stairs…ever had a door opened into your face?

First, let’s understand the function of doors and why they operate the way they do. You will notice that most commercial doors open outwards.

This is to facilitate egress in times of panic, so large mobs of people no matter how distraught can find their way out. On residential doors of late, you will see that most open inwards. This is for several reasons.

Firstly for safety; if the hinges are mounted on the outside a thief need only pop out the hinge pins to remove your door and gain access to your house. If there is a fire, the firemen have a ram which will break in the door to allow access into your home - much easier to do if the door swings in. And, lastly, most homes since the seventies at least have aluminum storm doors mounted on the outside to allow a breeze through in the summer, and an extra measure of air tightness in the winter. Can’t mount a screen door on a door that swings out…

So now that we know the why, we can go about selecting a suitable door for your porch. When choosing a door, there are a couple things to keep in mind. We need to consider the flow of traffic, any obstructions in the immediate area, any other doorways immediately adjacent to the door, weather patterns, and do we want a screen door? Ideally you will want what is called an inswing: a door that opens in.

Whether it swings to the right or to the left will depend on the layout of the room inside the door. So if there is a wall to the left of the door, then the door should open to the left, against the wall - unless there is another doorway, or a light switch behind the door within its swing. In that case you will want it to open right.

If it opens onto a landing with stairs below, you will want to make sure you have at least 36 inches square for a landing at the top of the stairs. If you don’t, you will probably want to opt for an outswing, a door which opens outward, for safety’s sake. Now be aware that an outswing door is not the same as in inswing door.

There are several differences which make the distinction necessary. Firstly drainage; all doors are designed to drain outward, so if you turn an inswing outward, the out is now in, and any rain or snowmelt will drain into the house not what we want. Outswing doors have special hinges which, even with the pins removed, cannot be taken off without opening the door knob.

So in general terms you will want a door that opens in, into the closest wall provided it works with the traffic flow, not against it. It cannot block doorways, hallways or controls but can open into a closet as the closet only needs to be accessible whilst the door is closed. And if all else fails opt for an outswing as long as you have no desire to have a screen door on it in the future, and don’t have stairs to contend with. In your case Dan, I would choose a proper inswing as it will be safer than what you have now.

Hope this has been helpful, thanks for reading.

All the best, Joe Keep watching here each week for more household tips and renovation advice. It's FREE to submit a question and you can email them to: Aboutthehouse@adamshomeservices.ca, or Text them to 613-551-5932.

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Lacasse bros set to go head-to-head There will be an interesting matchup to keep an eye on when the red-hot Cornwall River Kings host the Riviere-du-Loup 3L on Saturday night at the Civic Complex.

River Kings goaltender Loic Lacasse will be playing against his older brother Chad – who happens to be one of Riviere-du-Loup’s top skaters. Chad, 29, is second among 3L scorers with 7 goals and 6 assists for 13 points in 10 games.

In fact, both were voted to play in Thursday’s LNAH All-Star Game.

The brothers faced one another for the first time a couple of weeks ago in Riviere-du-Loup, a game the River Kings won 3-2 on a late goal from Sasha Pokulok. Loic was the contest’s first star with a 34-save performance. Chad collected an assist, but was -2 on the night.

Cornwall (8-3-0-1) certainly heads into this weekend’s play with plenty of confidence – and a four-game winning streak.

But it’ll be a tougher weekend for Cornwall (8-3-0-1), which sits second in the LNAH standings and only three points behind Jonquiere. The River Kings travel to Thetford-Mines (7-3-3-0) to take on the defending champs on Friday night before tangling with Riviere-du-Loup (6-2-1-1) on Saturday.

And all eyes will be on the Lacasse brothers; Round 1 went to the goaltender; we’ll see who wins the rematch.

With Christmas just around the corner, members of the Cornwall Scrabble Club have chosen to mark this Special Celebration in a most unique fashion. A

By Cornwall Scrabble Director, tournament will be Vivianne Panizzon held on Thursday, December 13th… not the usual type of tournament but a very distinctive event that will accentuate the message “that Christmas is not all about receiving but it is also a time for giving”. Participating members will not be receiving prizes but they will be donating prizes… in the form of non-perishable food items to the Agape Centre.

A more traditional Scrabble tournament will be held at the Cornwall Public Library on Saturday, January 26th 2013… a repeat of last year’s challenge between the Ottawa Scrabble Club and the Montreal Scrabble Club. This is a NASPA (North American Scrabble Players Association) rated event in which members of the Cornwall Scrabble Club are invited to join in. Last year, some forty players participated in this tournament; among these were North America and world famous Canadian champions: Adam Logan and Jeremy Hildebrand from Ottawa; Joel Wapnick from Montreal and David Boys from Dorval. What an honour to have these famous players in Cornwall!

The Cornwall Scrabble Club is open to new members who are up to a “friendly, lightly competitive challenge”. The Club adheres to rules and regulations of the NSA (National Scrabble Association). Members meet at 1:30 p.m., on Thursdays at the Cornwall Public Library.

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LESSARD WANTS TO PLAY AGAIN: It was nice to see Dannick Lessard back in attendance at the Civic Complex last Saturday, and I had the opportunity to interview the River Kings enforcer. Lessard, who was shot several times on Oct. 27, certainly has an uphill battle ahead of him, but his recovery is going well and unbelievably, he does plan to play hockey once again. And how could you ever bet against him? Lessard was especially moved by the ovation he got from both the fans and players when he attended his first River Kings game since the incident back on Nov. 17. You can view the entire interview shortly on my website at www.piperspoints.com STATS DU JOUR: Lacasse leads the LNAH with eight wins ... Corbeil is 7th in the league with eight goals ... Eric Meloche leads the league in shorthanded goals with two ... Brennan Barker leads the River Kings with 53 penalty minutes. F. Lessard (49) and Joly (46) aren't far behind … Cornwall is the second-least penalized team in the league with an average of 24.8 penalty minutes per game. Only Riviere-duLoup has spent fewer minutes in the box with an average of 21.0.

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OCTOBER 2012 RESULTS

BOURRET ON THE MOVE: Well, the rumours are true, River Kings forward Alex Bourret will be on the move to Kazakhstan, if and when his Visa paperwork goes through. Bourret, who had two goals in the River Kings’ win last Saturday, has been a sparkplug for Cornwall of late, playing on the top line with Shawn Collymore and Nicolas Corbeil.

HOWE DEAL PAYS OFF: Towering forward Tyler Howe made his River Kings debut last weekend and his presence was immediately felt. With Howe in the lineup, the pressure has been lifted off the shoulders of Francis Lessard and Mario Joly, a pair of key defencemen who have been carrying the enforcer load of late. Sure, those two defencemen can more than handle themselves, but they’re also regulars on the point. That is especially the case with Lessard, who is often a target by the league’s top enforcers. He logs a lot of minutes back on the blueline and opposing coaches don’t mind seeing him sit in the box for five minutes. Last weekend, Chris Cloutier of Trois-Rivieres kept going after Lessard, and when he did, Cornwall head coach Al Wagar would give Howe a tap on the shoulder. Lessard was then off the hook. Cloutier, who was knocked down by Howe the previous night in TroisRivieres, didn’t want a rematch of course. Nonetheless, Howe proved his value right then and there.

NOVEMBER 2012 RESULTS

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Highest Average Emilie Henkelman 387 pts.

Highest Score John Apissoghomian 515 pts.

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Highest Average John Apissoghomian 402 pts.

Highest Score John Apissoghomian 513 pts.

Highest Cumulative Spread Shirley Schade +13 Number of Bingos (Player uses all 7 letters in one play) John Apissoghomian 14 Shirley Schade 1 Norma O’Collin 2 Emilie Henkelman 3 Norma Forsyth 7 Lucille Fay 6 Linda Poirier 2 HIGHEST BINGO : Norma Forsyth, 97 pts LOWEST BINGO: Linda Poirier, John Apissoghomian 59 pts

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Anyway, on to this week’s review.

Go see Life of Pi. That’s it. Go see it. What do you want more? Don’t you trust me after all we’ve been through? Go see it. Not because the book was on Oprah’s list, or because your neighbor saw it and he only likes Sylvester Stallone movies. See it because it’s an amazing story that’s been transformed into a visually stunning movie. Ang Lee you didn’t let us down at all!

What? Want more?

The movie starts out in Montreal, where we learn that the main character, Pi, was named after a pool in France. With me so far? We then follow through the life of a young man in the French part of India called Pondicherry, which is located 160 KM from Chennai.

We follow Pi’s journey through school, his religious beliefs, and his falling in love with a young dancer. The story then leads us to a period of civil unrest in India’s history and Pi’s family’s decision to move their zoo from India to Canada.

The movie then continues back and forth between young Pi and the current Pi telling the story in Montreal. He’s telling the story to a young writer, who met Pi’s uncle in India, who said he needed to go see his nephew in Canada to hear an amazing story that would make him believe in God. I said go see Life of Pi right? (They could have also called it “227 days at sea in a lifeboat with a tiger named Richard”) What follows next is the amazing tale of survival, both mentally and physically as Pi finds himself shipwrecked at sea, on a lifeboat with a zebra, a hyena, an orangutan, and Richard Parker - the Bengal tiger.

The visuals at sea are magnificent. Stunning shots, both day and night.

Considering the dialogue is coming only from 16-year-old Pi, who reads and talks to Richard Parker, it’s fantastic that the movie carries your attention so well. It’s like a one person play with incredible dialogue, and revelations into the soul of the main character. Also there’s flying fish, a whale, jack fish, and more meerkats than you can shake a stick at. [Side note: that expression comes from an old method of counting farm animals] Did I mention the carnivorous island?

Do yourself a favor and go see Life of Pi. Some scenes are too frightening for young children, though I think once your kids are old enough it’s a great movie for them to see as well.

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So after I wrote what some of my favorite movies were, I got a slew of questions about why I didn’t include this one, or that one, and why I didn’t include any romantic comedies. Ummm….isn’t Reservoir Dogs a romantic comedy of sorts?

We tend to think “poor people” is something out there, something we talk about while sipping wine with our academic, professional friends, trying to strategize, empathize and describe what poverty means.

Yet we are forgetting that poverty is not something out there. It is alive, breathing, growing and happening right here, with our neighbors, children, and young and old community members alike. Poverty is not about what that “timeworn man” who looks like he hasn’t slept in months. Or that “inked up bad girl” who is skinny as a whip, not from drugs mind you, just from the stress of daily living and lack of food. There is a grave misperception and I now feel ready to talk about it. Ready because I believe strongly in one thing: if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem and something IS brewing in our neighborhood towards a solution and I want YOU to be a part of it. Keep reading!

Working poverty is a growing problem in Ontario and in Ontario’s low-income neighborhoods, as many as 68% of kids come to school hungry. The “new poverty” of today is the working poor. Working is no longer a guaranteed ticket out of poverty and the “new poor”, the working poor is on the rise. There has been a tremendous increase, over 20% in the last 8 years of working poor. Who are they? They are the people who are holding more sales and service jobs; people who are only slightly less educated than other working Ontarians; people who work as many hours as other working Ontarians but earn income below the poverty line; and young people, who are hugely represented in this category.

Can we even begin to imagine what it is like to go to bed hungry? Do you have to make decisions about choosing whether to go cold or hungry today? We know that with poverty, there is hunger. The fact is healthy food prices rise faster than inflation, while junk food gets more affordable. Last year, apples saw a 4% increase, bread 62% increase, orange juice 101% increase, eggs and chicken 15% increase whereas soda pop saw a 7% decrease, French fries 6%, hot dogs 13% and canned soup a 2% decrease. Incredible!

People approach me often asking “How do we solve poverty?”

“How can we tackle this momentous problem?”“Can we do anything?” Yes, yes we can! Right now, our local Social Development Council is working to put together several community engagement forums. These forums will be taking place in February to discuss the things that affect your health where you live, work and play. Discussions on food security, social inclusion and homelessness will be facilitated by our local experts in the community. This is a great opportunity for community members to get involved so that we can gather the much needed information to develop strategies and practices to reduce the levels of poverty in our City. We need your voice and your participation. Be part of the solution.

Why are you still reading? GO SEE THIS MOVIE!

THE BEST WAY TO SPREAD CHRISTMAS CHEER is singing loud for all to hear!

Pommier Jewellers, Vitalglow Medical Aesthetics and Sheconnex welcomed a great crowd to the very first Christmas for Kids, Downtown Cornwall on Saturday, December 1, 2012 - 1:00pm til 6:00pm at the new Pommier Corner.

Toys and cash donations were collected to make a child's Christmas that much brighter!

There was a visit and special gift from Santa! People enjoyed Hot Chocolate from Schnitzels European Flavours, Keitha's Famous Soup from DISH Cafe and Food Shop, warm coffee from our local friends at The Grind, face paining and Christmas Carolling with local choirs!

AND the best part of all was at 5:30 pm when André Pommier topped the Christmas tree with the special 'Angel'.

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Financially Speaking with Brian Seguin

Small Steps to Hidden Savings You want to save more for retirement, but life and its expenses show no sign of slowing down, and you’re not sure where you’ll find the extra cash. You may be surprised to learn how much “hidden” money is available once you begin tracking spending.

The next time you’re out with friends or travelling to work, look at the person on your left. Then, look at the person on your right. One of the three of you has absolutely no idea how much money he or she spends on a regular basis and is likely missing out on key opportunities to build-up retirement savings.

According to a 2012 national omnibus survey commissioned by Edward Jones about one-third of Canadians do not keep track of their spending. The survey found 38.5% of the remaining respondents track every penny and about 30% at least monitor fixed expenses, such as utilities, car payments, housing costs and similar essentials.

It’s no surprise young adults (ages 18-34) are least likely to track their spending, while those above age 65 are most likely. An interesting survey result, though, shows those earning below $40,000 annually and those making above $100,000 a year are both more likely to track expenses. This suggests good money management habits, such as tracking spending, are important regardless of wealth or income levels.

So, what difference does it really make to know how much you spend on discretionary items like lattes, clothing and vacations? If you add them up over the course of a year, you will see small choices you make with money can affect your ability to reach goals for later years.

Try tracking your spending for a while, but don’t stress about money mistakes that have already happened. Once you have a fix on your spending, focus your attention instead on how you will spend going forward.

For example, estimate every expense you expect over the next year, from your morning coffee to groceries to clothes to travel. Break those totals down to monthly amounts and start thinking about which expenses you can trim or eliminate.

For example:

• Buy online versions of magazines, which may be cheaper than print versions • Consider downgrading your cable subscription (do you really need all • Opt for a less-expensive cell phone package or get a family plan that those channels?)

• Switch to a slower Internet broadband speed at home • Bringing lunch to work vs. buying lunch each day • Choose the coffee over the latte shares minutes

Right away, you may see opportunities to save $50 or more per week. That’s at least $200 a month and, if you kick in a little more, you are well on your way to contributing sizeably toward that RRSP or TFSA. Worried you will forget to do it and fall out of the savings habit? Set up a pre-authorized payment into your RRSP and or TFSA on a weekly or monthly basis. You likely won’t even miss that $50 a week and will be surprised to see how quickly it may accumulate.

Armed with this knowledge of where your money is flowing, you can begin working with your Edward Jones advisor to take small steps to greater savings by identifying how you can redirect your discretionary cash to fund your future retirement or other life goals.

A systematic investment plan does not assure a profit or protect against loss. Such a plan involves continuous investment in securities regardless of fluctuating price levels. The investor should consider their financial ability to continue purchases through periods of low price levels.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Advisor.

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

Evolution Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Stephen Lefebvre opens new Cornwall business Photo by Jason Setnyk

Evolution Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Stephen Lefebvre, pictured here, opened up his new business in Cornwall about a month ago.

Evolution, which is located at 425 Fourth St. West, offers classes for all ages. According to their mission statement, "Evolution BJJ strives to provide its students with the highest quality training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and instill in our students: confidence, integrity and sportsmanship. We teach our students the core, fundamental techniques of modern self-defence and expose them to the rich philosophy that has become the hallmark of jiu-jitsu. Our welcoming family atmosphere and highly qualified instructors encourage everyone to reach their full potential and achieve their personal goal whether it is fitness, self-defence or sports competition." For more info on classes and prices visit their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/EvolutionBrazilian-Jiu-Jitsu-Cornwall/163715327098534

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