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Take advantage of this opportunity to combine a spectacular autumnal drive through the scenic Seaway Valley while you visit 22 artists and craftspeople located in their home or studios, at the Lost Villages Museum and The Art Gallery (TAG) Cornwall. Enjoy the apple fare provided as you talk to the artists, see them at work and learn about their respective disciplines. All participants have been juried independently. Works may be purchased and/or commissioned from any participating artist or artisan. ENJOY THE TOUR!
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Snippets of News - Presented by Jason Setnyk News & Politics COULD CORNWALL TRANSIT BE GOING ON STRIKE? The Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 946, which is responsible for conventional transit and paratransit for Cornwall Transit, announced on Sunday, September 8th, its members voted overwhelmingly in favor to take job action up to and including a legal strike. The smaller local is receiving full support from Bob Kinnear, who is president of ATU Local 113 and ATU Ontario. On Monday, September 9th, Larry Kinnear, Vice President of ATU International, informed the Conciliation Officer to call a no board report that will allow the union to take job action as of Monday, September 30th; however, said Mr. Kinnear, “our members are hoping we can enter into mediation with the City of Cornwall prior to that day.” “The only step taken by City Council so far has been to issue a mandate, which has not been enough to be considered at the bargaining table. We simply want to make City Council aware of the challenges we are facing, and provide a platform for communication between the bargaining committee and City Council,” said Mr. Kinnear. “One problem preventing this is that the current negotiator for the city is based in Ottawa and is not well informed of issues in the city, including issues surrounding transit,” Mr. Kinnear pointed out. Such challenges, according to Mr. Kinnear include, “unpaid sick absences until the fifth day of an illness whereas other city employees are compensated from the first day, and not being reasonably compensated for paid work intervals like other city employees. Cornwall Transit alone receives a ridership of 1700 – 2000 a day, so it is important that these points of contention are addressed so that our members can continue to provide the best service possible for our riders,” Mr. Kinnear added. CONCERNED
CITIZENS MET LAST MONDAY CONCERNING HOSPITAL SALE - Mark A MacDonald had issued the following statement: Our elected official’s are completely lacking vision if they allow the General Hospital to be sold to a private group. There is no way that a private group should benefit from this sale, especially if it involves any former hospital board members. Politicians will always have lots of things to consider and caring for our seniors must be at the top of the priority list. It’s a fact that dealing with the aging population over the next few decades is going to put a huge strain on tax dollars. Here we are in Cornwall, selling a building that would not only generate revenue, it would help take the pressure off of our waiting lists for LTC beds and other housing and health issues that seniors are facing.
THE CORNWALL & DISTRICT LABOUR COUNCIL SUPPORT $14 MINIMUM WAGE The Cornwall & District Labour Council lead a “raise the wage” rally in Cornwall on Saturday, September 14, in support of raising minimum wage to $14 an hour. It’s been frozen at $10.25 for 3 years. The event took place along Second Street and Glengarry Blvd., facing the McDonalds and Tim Hortons parking lots. Armed with picket signs, leaflets, postcards for the Premier, and petitions for people to sign. According to Labour Council President Elaine MacDonald, “We support these corporations and we want them to support their workers. Currently, these companies are lobbying the government to keep the wage down. We want it raised.” Similar events took place in fourteen cities across Ontario. COMMUNITY ALCOHOL SAFETY AND ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM -The Cornwall Community Police Service today announced that it will be taking part in a provincewide liquor licence inspection/enforcement program aimed at creating heightened public awareness of Liquor Licence Act (LLA) inspections/enforcement and increasing licensee awareness about the responsible sale, service, and consumption of alcohol in licensed establishments. Developed by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), the Community Alcohol Safety and Enforcement program (C.A.S.E.) will augment Cornwall Community Police Service ongoing inspection/enforcement efforts. “The fall weather invites citizens to enjoy the many great licensed establishments in our community. Ensuring licensed establishments operate in a legal and safe manner creates safe environments and promotes community safety. Our police service already works closely with the AGCO year round. Throughout the fall we will be looking for such infractions as serving minors and permitting disorderly behavior – things that put public safety at risk in licensed establishments.”
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FOCUS ART 9TH ANNUAL JURIED SHOW - The Focus Art Juried Show takes place at the Cornwall Public Library from October 8th to October 25th 2013. The opening ceremony takes place October 10th from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Submissions must be original works, and they must be clean, dry, and wired ready for hanging. This is open to all artists 18 years and older with a 100 km radius of Cornwall Ontario. There is a maximum of 3 pieces submission. There is a non refundable entry fee for artwork. $20 for members, and $30 for non-members. Sales will be handled by the artist with a 10% commission payable to Focus Art. There are also over $500 in prizes. “PERCEPTIONS” AN ART EXHIBITION BY ROGER LEVAC “Perceptions” an art exhibition by Roger
Levac will have it's opening reception at TAG on Thursday, September 19th at 7 pm. the exhibit runs from September 19th to November 1st, 2013. Roger Levac was born in Cornwall in 1946. Following his education at the Collège classique, he obtained a Masters degree from McGill. He has published an essay, short stories, and novels. In 1998, he received two literary awards: The Trillium Book Award and LeDroit’s. After 30 years teaching, he is now retired and enjoying his life-long hobbies. “As a writer, I try to experience a deepening of life’s turmoil, and as a painter, its excitement. Self-taught artist, I started working in a figurative style, doing landscapes, still lifes, human figures, mainly in oil. Working primarily in acrylic, I grew to appreciate abstract art which I found liberated colour and form. My interest in art comes from brother Paul Beaupré, who was influenced by the Refus Global movement.” SEEKER SNAPSHOT FROM BOOZEHOUND CD RELEASE - Last Friday was the CD Release of Boozehound at La Maison. Opening the show was a Cornwall band called The Walking Dead who cover Misfits songs. The show also featured the band Winston Marley. This snapshot was taken by Jason Setnyk.
Sports & Lifestyle DON CHERRY GUEST AT THE CHILDREN’S TREATMENT CENTRE ROAST OF JOHN WENSINK -Don Cherry made a special appearance at the Children’s Treatment Centre Roast of John Wensink in Cornwall Ontario. The roast took place last night at the Best Western. Also in attendance for the roast were former NHL’ers like Terry O’Reilly, Gerry Cheevers, Brad Park, and Rick Middleton. John Wensink who was born in Cornwall Ontario on April 1st 1953 was best known for sporting an afro and being an enforcer in the NHL playing for the Boston Bruins in the 1970s. His best season was in 1978/79 when he had 46 points playing for the Bruins. he live auction alone raised over $15,000 for the Children’s Treatment Centre. Congratulations and kudos to organizers and participants! This photo was taken by David Murphy and used with permission.
POLE FITNESS SUPPORT BBBS - On September 15th, Polers from A Lil’Pole Fitness, Ottawa Pole Fitness, and Bourbon & Spice Burlesque, came together to do a free showcase for Cornwall to help raise funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters. With a steady stream of curious minds, men, woman, and children came by from 1pm to 3pm to see what all the excitement for Pole Fitness was about. Even local firemen (as they are known to use poles as well) showed their support by stopping by.
My name is Jason Setnyk, and these are the Seeker Snippets for this week! Jason Setnyk is a local high school teacher, journalist, published and award winning author, photographer, arts and culture event coordinator, and a community volunteer sitting on numerous boards and committees. http: //jason-setnyk.blogspot.ca
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by Kris Ward
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The physical baggage can be heavy and cumbersome, but the emotional is even more so. We all have baggage of some sort; it could be from a fractured relationship, some open wound, an armful of regrets or a multitude of worries, in essence it weighs us down and makes us cautious with every step. Sometimes it feels like it is more visible than an oversized bag and can be just as overwhelming. The best way is to claim it and move forward and minimize its impact.
I am very happy to see that so many of my Cornwall friends have recently taken a chance on love again, several have even walked down the aisle and cemented their belief in their new beginning, and I am impressed by them. I salute their courage and hope they find the true happiness and a real lifelong partner. I personally am on hiatus. I have not embarked on a new relationship since moving, not returning to the past and looking at ways to claim my baggage and reduce it. My recent return to fitness has sprawled out to other changes, and I am forwardthinking. Since I have started my new regime, I removed the diamond ring that has graced my right hand for many years. It is not that I don’t want to wear it, but with gym workouts I fear it will get damaged or lost and so it is stored away for a while. At first, I seemed so bare without it, I usually wear at least one or two and now there is no sparkling reminders of the past. In a way it is freeing although I do miss how it looked on my hand. It is hard to believe it is one year since I moved to Kingston, and I’m a little embarrassed to say I still have some things in boxes. More baggage from the past that I haven’t let go of but not quite sure where it fits in my new life. With time and one box at a time, I will unload and decide what stays and what goes. Yes, I do have some baggage, every so often it hits me, but I also know that I have strength and I have overcome some tough times, so I claim what I have, embrace the journey and I let go of what I no longer need. I look forward to the present and each new opportunity I encounter.
FOCUS ART ON LINE NEWS by Rose Desnoyers
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Artist from the area are excited. The 9th Annual Juried Show at the Cornwall Public library, is approaching and eager participants anxiously await to submit up to 3 pieces of work in the visual arts to attempt to impress judges and the public. They come with paintings in the traditional oils, acrylics, watercolour and pen and ink; sometimes mediums are mixed. Photography is becoming a very popular category. Some styles are realistic while others venture into the challenging world of abstract. There is something for every taste. If extremely fortunate there are enough sculptures to consider it a category (there must be at least 5 entries to consider a category) . What makes the Focus Art Juried Art special is the juried process. Artists are invited to assist while the jurors critique the art work on Saturday afternoon October 5. Artists find out if their work makes it into the show and often understand why. Many remember the rich learning process enjoyed last year with Ottawa artist Bernard Poulin. The winners however are announced on Thursday October 10 at the Vernissage at 6:30 Cornwall Public Library. 9th Annual Juried Show Cornwall Public Library 45 Second St. East, Cornwall, Ont.
Over $500.00 in prizes Winners in each category Exhibition: Oct. 8 to Oct. 25 2013
INSTRUCTIONS: • Submissions must be original works by the artist (no copies or prints). • Must be clean, dry and wired for hanging.
• Open to artists 18 years or older within an area of 100 km of Cornwall. • Maximum of 3 pieces.
• An entry may not be withdrawn once it has been accepted. • Non-refundable entry fee for artwork Members
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• Sales will be handled by the artist with 10% commission payable to Focus Art.
• Although the library is supervised, entries are at your risk for loss or damage. DROP OFF DATES: Oct. 4 3 to 5pm (Friday) Oct. 5 opening until 12 sharp (Saturday) Oct. 5 1pm Juried selection is open to public
Rose Desnoyers, President of Association FOCUS ART Association www.focusartonline.org info@focusartonline.com rosedesn@cogeco.ca
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As I struggled to get out of my car, armed with a tote filled with fitness clothes, a bag for lunch and snacks, my Ipad bag, my purse and water bottle, it makes me think of all the baggage we go around with. It is never more noticeable than when you travel. You have to be careful of the weight, the contents and how many you are bringing with you. I look around the parking lot and see the assorted students, staff and faculty, with backpacks, totes, sports bags, the occasional briefcase and suitcase, and it is evident we are all bogged down by what we have to bring with us.
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As luck might have it, we were treated to a little recital by Adriana over at Tiny Table restaurant, where a small group of friends gathered to hear her play. She played several songs including a Spanish favourite of hers, along with Bach, Neil Young, The Beatles, and Lenard Cohen’s, “Halleluiah” – wow! We were all very impressed by this talented young woman who obviously has worked hard to be able to perform at this level. However, it hasn’t been all work since she arrived in Canada. She has had time to venture out in the community to experience more about our Canada. Adriana admits to having had a second poutine, and plans to have at least one more before she leaves! She chuckles at herself, when she was startled by the sighting of her first squirrel. She didn’t know what it was at first as she had never seen one before. She shared other first impressions of Canada: she has found Canadians, in general, to be very friendly and open. Unlike other experiences, she finds us to be calmer overall, and less angry than what she is accustomed. She feels we have a more affluent lifestyle than the average Spaniard, which is evident when she sees us living in single homes rather than apartments like the majority back home. She has enjoyed her visit so far, and definitely would love to return someday… maybe even to experience a Canadian winter!
Did you know that Adrianna is one of hundreds of international students who come through Cornwall every year? It is the perfect location for them to be immersed into English or French language programs. In larger city centres, there is a greater chance that they spend all of their time with peers from the same linguistic group, hindering their language learning. As well, tourism is available to them as we are close to major Canadian hubs like Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Toronto, and Niagara Falls.
Anyone can host students, either for a short period of time, a semester, an entire school year, or even longer. After you contact Canada Homestay International Host “mom” Linzi Leclerc, with www.canadahomestayinternational.com, Adriana Hernandez you first fill out an application, require a home visit from Homestay International, where you are matched with students that the facilitators feel will be a good fit with your family.
Linzi and Alex love the new adventures and experiences. While they are not in a position to travel, hosting international students is a small way to bring a little bit of the world into their home. With Adriana alone, there is so much to be learned about Spanish culture. For example, the other night they all shared cooking a popular Spanish dish called “tortilla de patata” (Spanish omelet).
Before Adriana heads home, they are planning on a pre – Thanksgiving dinner, with a visit to Ottawa, a tour of the parliament buildings, sample a beaver tail (...we still haven’t told her that they aren’t real beaver!) and take in a hockey game.
Yellow school buses are also a big deal (like squirrels.) They only see yellow buses in the movies…!!
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FIRST ANNUAL KICK-A-THON in support of BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS of Cornwall and District
Come and support Big Brothers Big Sisters and help KICK their sponsor month SEPTEMBER into gear! Kick-a-thon will work as follows: GET A TEAM of 10 people (if unable to get a group of 10, smaller teams will be placed at same time slots) SIGN UP FOR A TIME SLOT (1.5 hours, giving time to have a fun and safe warm up) Every participant is asked to raise a minimum of $20 donating more is definitely encouraged. All funds are being given to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cornwall and District. Still in the works, but prizes will be awarded for team with most kicks, best yells (Gi Haps), multiple kicks in the air, ect.
Martial Art Skills NOT REQUIRED!!!! Expect to get a workout and have fun helping give kids a chance
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If you were hosting an exchange student from a foreign country, what would you introduce first about our Canadian culture? The history of our aboriginal people? The topography of our vast expanses? The makeup of our people? No! Poutine of course! Leave it to Linzi Leclerc and Alex Powell to do just that with Adriana Hernandez, their 16 year old Spanish exchange student. Barely off the plane and stuffed with curds, gravy and fries! Adriana arrived in Cornwall on August 31st for a month long educational stay, thanks to a scholarship program back home in Spain. Linzi and Alex have provided her with a sense of home, while she attends St. Lawrence High School. She’s quickly making friends here, as you would expect of any teenager on an adventure. Yet, there Adriana Hernandez is something special and unique about her. She is a master at classical Guitar, which - Exchange student from Spain she has been studying since age six. She’s well versed in just about any song you might want to hear but her talent really excels when it’s a classical piece.
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ANTIQUE EVALUATION CLINIC @ THE LIBRARY Saturday, October 5, 2013 with antiques valuer and appraiser, Janet Carlile. Limited space available $5 fee per item, limit of 3 items per person. Registration ends Friday, October 4, 2013 or when all spots have been filled, whichever comes first.
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CareFor Walk-In Nursing Clinc from 11 am to 3 pm, 205 Amelia St. Registered nurse on site for health counselling, blood pressure checks, diabetes & cholesterol checks etc.
Le Club Octogone and Le Club Optimiste de Cornwall is holding their monthly dance for Grade 7 and 8 students from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm at Ecole Secondaire La Citadelle. Price is only $5.00 per student and will have turntables, an electrifying lights system as well as a professional DJ: DJ Shellshock!
Learn Modern Square Dancing With The Swinging B's at 8 pm. Knox St Paul's Hall, 800 12th St. E. Singles welcome. Info: 613.937.3455
SAT SEPT 21 Elly May’s “A better Place Than Here” CD Release Party with special guests Winston Marley to be held at La Maison Tavern, starting at 10pm. Come support your local music. Walk for OSPCA Quest PTS, Montreal Road, Cornwall, ON, Canada Cardinal Chiro Clinic is hosting a Walk for Health to promote physical activity!
Fall Yard Sale Baldwin House, 1829 Cumberland St. 7am-1pm, Baldwin House, 1829 Cumberland St. Bereaved Families Annual Gala Dinner Best Western Parkway Inn. Featuring comedian Roman Danylo. For tickets visit Scotia Bank, Brookdale Center. Proceeds to children & youth bereavement services.
CMC Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers Ride - Leaving Cornwall 12 Flags Tim Hortons near 401Kickstands up at 9:00 am Real nice ride, about 2 hours from Cornwall the town of Hemmingford Que Along #2 highway by water then through Apple country to a town which is having town wide yard sale. Could have lunch and wander around town then head back. ALL WELCOME Bring friends! Weather Permitting
SUNDAY SEPT 22
Worship and the word. Fountaingate Christian Assembly. With Pastor Brad Montsion. 949 Mohawk Drive, Cornwall
Creation Science Centre located at the back of the Cornwall Wesleyan Church, is open every Sunday. Come and see what we’re all about...
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TUESDAY SEPT 24 September Chamber Pub Nite at Katerina's Restaurant & Catering, Second Street West, Cornwall, ON, Canada
Bereaved Families Adult Afternoon Support Group Meeting from 1 pm to 3 pm, 216 Montreal Rd. Topic: When mourning dawns. Call 613.936.1455 for more information Cornwall Business Network Kick-Off Breakfast. 8am at the Ramada Inn. RSVP to Board@cornwallbusinessnetwork.com
WED SEPT 25 Cornwall Columbus Club Members General Meeting at 7 pm. 205 Amelia St. A spaghetti dinner will be held at 6 pm. Cost of dinner is 5$
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FRI SEPT 27 27Rideau Carleton Raceway Bus Trip departing at 4:30 pm. For info or reserve call 613.932.6534. Proceeds to the Auxiliary to St Joseph's Continuing Care Center
The Dirty ChiXXX @ City Limits Bar and Grill. Yuk Yuk's Comedy Show Presents Jen Grant and Shannon Laverty...The two female comedians are hilarious, with their raunchy jokes!!!
7:30 PM - GERMAN LUTHERAN BRASS CHOIR -A group from Germany is touring our area and is delighted to share their musical abilities with us. St Matthew’s Lutheran Church 1509 2nd St. West Cornwall
Dan & Lou 27th September 2013 at 8:00 PM. at Centre Charles-ÉmileClaude, 146B Chevrier. 20 $. Tickets available at the door.
SAT SEPT 28 Maxville United Church Turkey Supper is on Sat. Sept.28. Adults $13 Children 6 – 12 yrs. $6 Maxville Sports Complex. Everyone welcome!
Knights of Columbus 755 Weekly Seniors Lunch 11 am to 1 pm. Located at 205 Amelia Street. Hearty homemade lunches include soup, hot meal, sides, dessert, coffee or tea. Cost: 7$
THU SEPT 26 The Story of the Cornwall's Irish Population 7 pm. Cornwall Community Museum, 160 Water St. W. Part of the SD&G Historical Society fall lecture series
Thursday is Wing Night at The Cornwall Columbus Club Served from 5 pm to 10 pm. 205 Amelia St. $7 dozens, fish & chips for $8. Women Entrepreneurs of Cornwall & Area Dinner Meeting at 6 pm. Ramada Inn, 800 Brookdale Ave. Guest Speaker: Bob Peters, Cornwall Economic Development.
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If it ain’t in here, it ain’t happening! SDG Taekwondo and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cornwall and District are hosting their First Annual KICK A THON in support of Big Brothers and Big Sisters on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at 251 Pitt Street (above Alpins). Get a team of 10 people ( if unable to get a group of 10 – smaller teams will be placed at same time slots). You are able to sign up for a specific 1.5 hour time slot which will give teams time to have fun and a safe warm up. Every participant is asked to raise a minimum of $20.00 or more if you are up to the challenge and all fund raised will go back to BBBS. Prizes will be awarded for teams with the most kicks, best yells , multiple kicks in the air and martial arts skills are not required but having fun is. For more information, please call Brent at 613-362-9445 or 613-935-3505 or email sdgtaekwondo@cogeco.net Family Freedom Run For Diabetes Research Gray’s Creek Conservation Area, Boundary Rd. 3K family fun walk and a 5K run or walk. Register at TheFreedomRun.ca or volunteer, call: 613.688.5928
Paté Chinois Dîner 28th of September 2013 at 5 :00 PM. at Centre Charles-Émile-Claude, 146 B Chevrier. Purchase tickets in advance. 10 $
Quilt of Belonging Launches New Education Resources
Saturday, September 21st, is the International Day of Peace and this year’s theme is, “Education for Peace”. It proclaims education is an important path toward a more peaceful world and states there is a crucial need for educational programs related to peace. It is therefore especially meaningful that this week Quilt of Belonging proudly delivered its newly-completed education kits to the Upper Canada District School Board’s Resource Centres. These resources are designed to teach the board’s 36,000 students the importance of belonging, inclusion, acceptance, and diversity – the critical elements of peace. The new resources will provide teachers in the board’s 103 schools with books, lesson plans, classroom activities, games and research projects. Of special interest in the kits are the “touchable blocks” that feature authentic fabrics and techniques from cultures around the world-- from beading on smoked caribou hide, to African mud cloth, from the handmade felt for yurts in the Steppes of Central Asia to the shishadar of India and Pakistan. All the activities have been developed in compliance with the Ontario School Curriculum, for every grade level from Kindergarten through Grade 12 and in subjects ranging from social studies to literacy, arts to Canadian and world studies.
These education resources were developed at the request of principals and teachers following the highly successful Youth Quilt Pilot Project exhibited at NAV Centre this past April. Also, as Quilt of Belonging is included in textbooks across Canada, requests for teaching tools have been received from a wide range of locations. Now, the new education materials, which can easily be adapted for educators anywhere in the world, will further the teaching and sharing of Quilt of Belonging’s message of belonging, with the hope of peace for all. In photo above: Volunteers and staff gather to assemble Quilt of Belonging’s new education kits. Left to right are Carmen Romo, Helja Thomson, Elena Mirga, Delande Anderson,Lorna McKendry, Lydia Bryan and Marylyn Baker . Absent from the photo are Penny Bateman, Theres Speck and Esther Bryan.
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A NEW RECIPE FOR JAM & DON'T FORGET THE HUMMINGBIRDS! are part of my family!
THE RECIPE FOR HUMMINGBIRD SYRUP:
Boil 1/2 a cup of granulated sugar with 2 cups of water, just for a few minutes to dissolve the sugar. Cool to room temperature and fill you hummingbird feeder with this.
I have been making jam all of my married life. My first jam was a three fruit marmalade using oranges, lemons and grapefruit. Then I made raspberry and strawberry jam and blackcurrant jam and apple jelly. My Mum, bless her dear heart, taught me the old fashioned way of making jam with only the fruit, lemon juice and white sugar. I have a brass and cast iron jam kettle that was my great-grandmothers. She worked in a bakery in England when whe was only seven years of age. She had to stand on a stool to reach the countertop. Can you just imagine that? The family story goes that she made better apple jelly using only the discarded skins and cores of apples while the baker used only the peeled and cored apples. My greatgrandma's apple jelly was more flavourful and deeper in colour than the bakers jelly. She lived to be 96 years of age, a real sweetie! I make my apple jelly the very same way!
Now, back to the present! My friend Morris actually invented this new jam combining fresh, ripe peaches and pears. He brought me a jar of it. What a delicious treat! Gary and I enjoyed it spread on our toast the next morning. It is a wonderful flavour combination. Of course, after tasting it, I had to make some too! Luckily, I had some ripe pears and peaches leftover from my chilisauce recipe I had made a few days previously. This is a truly delicious jam and would make perfect Christmas gifts to give to your loved ones at Christmas. Try this easy and fast recipe. You use liquid Certo to thicken the jam and the whole process will be completely done in less than one hour. Thanks Morris for caring and sharing, one more time!
PEACH AND PEAR JAM
The recipe will make 9 - 250 ml. jars.
INGREDIENTS: 4 cups of peeled and finely diced combination of ripe peaches and pears (I probably had closer to 5 cups of diced fruit. It worked out just fine.) I used 4 ripe pears and 6 or 7 ripe peaches (this amount will depend on the size of your peaches) 1/4 cup of lemon juice (I just used bottled RealLemon juice.) 7 - 1/2 cups of granulated sugar 1 box of liquid Certo pectin, use both pouches from the box.
METHOD: -Peel and core and stem the pears and cut them up into 1/4" dice. Place them in a 4 cup glass measuring cup. -Peel and remove the pit from the peaches. Once peeled, I cut the peaches from top to bottom about 1/4"
33rd CORNWALL TERRY FOX RUN THE 2ND HIGHEST ATTENDED RUN EVER!
PARTICIPANTS: MONEY RAISED:
364 (last year 312, 2011=315) $21,423 (last year $19,213, 2011=$19,021)
It is with great pride that Josée Sauvé announces yet another banner year for the Cornwall Terry Fox Run. “I never set a goal – I always just want the Community to do whatever they can do to support us. I always like to think that if we can beat last year’s total by ONE dollar – then in my mind, it’s an incredible success! So you can imagine what is going through my mind when we beat last year’s total by over $2,000!“ This year’s Run raised the most money only 2nd to the 30th Anniversary Run in 2010 when Cornwall raised $22,038 and attendance peaked at 374. “This is what we wanted to accomplish and WE DID IT! I am honoured and touched by the support, but not surprised – Cornwall is a generous community!”
generous 4 cups of fruit, probably closer to the 5 cup measure. -Wash and sterilize your mason jars. I ended up with 9 - 250 ml jelly jars. *But I always have a few extra jars washed and sterilized, just in case I need them. -To sterilize my jars, I wash and rinse them in hot water. stand the jars upright on a cookie tray with sides. Place the tray in a 250 degree F. oven for 15 minutes. Then, turn off the oven and keep them warm inside the oven as your jam is cooking. -You can also sterilize the glass mason jars by placing them in a large canning pot of boiling water for 5 or 10 minutes. If you don't own a canning pot with the metal insert to keep the jars off of the bottom of the pot, my Mum showed me that you lay a folded tea towel over the bottom the pot. That way, the jars are not directly over the heat of the element of the stove. -You must boil the snap lids and jar rings for 5 minutes just before your jam has finished cooking. Always use new snap lids. You can re-use the metal rings but never, ever the snap lids. -Now for the jam: -In a large pot, place the prepared chopped fruit, lemon juice and granulated sugar. Stir well. -Over HIGH heat, bring the mixture to a boil. Once at a full boil, boil hard for 1 minute. -Take the pot off the stove and stir in the 2 pouches of liquid Certo pectin. -Stir and skim off any foamy skum which floats to the surface of the jam. Stir the jam constantly for 5 minutes. By stirring for 5 minutes, this will prevent the fruit from floating to the top or your jar once the jam is ladled into the jelly jars. -Use a canning funnel, ladle the hot jam into the hot, sterilized jelly jars. Fill the jars to 1/4 " from the top rim of the jar. -Wipe the rims of each jar with a clean, damp paper towel or tea towel. -Place the boiled snap lids on each jar and screw on the metal ring tightly. -Wipe the glass jars using a damp clean cloth in case there are any drips of jam. Write the name of the jam on each snap lid and the date as well. -I turned the jelly jars upsidedown and right-side up every few minutes to have the fruit float evenly throughout the jar. After about 20 minutes, the jam was set enough to hold the fruit in place.
-Enjoy this fast and easily made jam! I know you will love it too!
Organizer Josée would like to thank the wonderful volunteers and every single participant and those who sponsored the participants for this wonderful achievement. “I would like to particularly thank my Terry Fox Family – a dedicated group of family & friends who have all shown tremendous support for my decision to organize the Run eight years ago. They have spent every Run Day by my side in the trenches and I couldn’t do it without them”.
Another big thanks goes out to Teams of participants that came out to support such as CFSACO, Team Locey’s, the NavCan Dragons and Team TomKat. “You can do a lot more fundraising as a group as opposed to an individual usually” said Sauvé “although it did not stop many of our long time participants from raising over $1,000 single-handedly!” One way or the other, whether a participant came in with $5 or $1000, when you add it all up – it still means that out of 33 Terry Fox Runs, 2013 was an incredible year filled with inspiration, generosity and hope. ‘I’m looking forward to the next Cornwall Terry Fox Run which will be held on Sunday September 14, 2014 – MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Let’s work together to beat the record again but better yet, beat Cancer!”
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Last week-end I purchased a Starfrit apple peeler at Canadian Tire…on sale for $10…best investment ever!! So many kids that came into my shop (812 Pitt St. unit 40) were able to have fun using it and enjoying it after…I love the smiles it brought to their faces and their parents as well…. (Jasmine St-Pierre in photo). Here is a great autumn recipe for CINNAMON APPLE MUFFINS: Ingredients 2 cups organic flour 1/3 cup sucanat (organic brown sugar replacement) 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. Sea salt 1 1/4 cup peeled, chopped apple (I like Lobo or McIntosh) 1 egg, beaten 1 cup rice or almond milk, room temperature 3 Tbsp. organic butter, melted Directions -In a large bowl, use a whisk or fork to combine the flour, sucanat, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and Sea salt, until well mixed. -In another bowl, combine the beaten egg, the milk, and the melted butter. Stir in the chopped apples. -Add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture and gently stir, just until combined, do not over-mix. -Spoon the muffin batter into lightly greased muffin cups, filling almost to the top. -Bake at 400° F for about 15 minutes, or until golden and muffin tops are firm to the touch. -This recipe makes 12 medium-large apple cinnamon muffins. PUMPKIN CHIA SEED MUFFINS (preheat oven to 350) Ingredients 1 Tbsp chia seeds , ground (use a coffee or spice grinder) 1 ½ cups organic flour 2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon Sea salt 1 can (16 ounces) organic pumpkin (make sure there is only pumpkin listed on the ingredient list) 2 eggs 1/4 cup high-quality extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup pure maple syrup 1 tablespoon vanilla 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
PASSION for FASHION by Marlene Baker
NATURALLY DELICIOUS ... with the Health Nut
My two favorite things about this season….apples and pumpkins!!! These are available right now at Marlin Orchards, Avonmore Berry Farm and I believe that McMaze has a great selection as well…all local and fresh…mmmm…
Hi there everyone, Marlene here to help you with some Fun Tips & Ideas to help you look & feel your very best. Another week has come and gone... the days are getting shorter and the nights are getting colder. Brrrr. Time to get your warmer clothes out from their resting places or to go shopping for your new Fall wardrobe. Check out the Agape Center for their many great deals and to see their fresh "New Look." As well as you can go to the Salvation Army and to Value Villagefor many more items that you will be needing this Fall. Remember by shopping at these Thrift stores you are not only helping yourselves, but, you are helping many others here in our very own community that are less fortunate then ourselves. Thank you from me and the many hard workers and volunteers. HATS, HATS, HATS...I love HATS!!! I'm known as the "Hat Lady!" Any hat can add to your look, as well as keep you warm and most importantly, look very stylish and in with the Fall fashions.
Fashion Tip: I recommend that when you are going out to purchase a "HAT," that you bring a friend or a family member along. That way they can help you decide on what hat looks good on you. Also, you have to decide on why you want this hat. Is it for warmth or is it just for stylin'??? You have to try on a lot of them to get the one hat that looks great on you and that you feel really good in. When deciding on which looks good, first put the hat on and look at it from all sides. See if it suits your face shape and that it fits well. Good luck & happy hat hunting ladies & gents. I had the pleasure to attend Lil Pole Fitness's Open House this past Sunday and I had an eyeful!!! The Ottawa Pole Fitness Club came down with their many members to show off what they can do on a pole. Along with a lovely lady from Bourbon & Spice who put on a mini burlesque number. WOW!!! There are so many wonderful people involved with this newest craze in fitness!!! I'm one of them. I went to my second class on Monday night and I am loving every moment. If you are interested in joining or checking out what Pole Fitness is all about, please contact: Shannon Champagne (the owner and chief instructor) for more details alilpolefitness@gmail.com Bring your friend, sister or cousin along with you...the more the merrier I say. We at the Seeker still want you and your family and friends to send in your letters to tell us WHY, YOU or someone you know, should WIN our “Make Over Contest”. Until next week...Create a Life that "FEELS GOOD" on the INSIDE... NOT one that just "LOOKS GOOD" on the OUTSIDE!!! Until next time... Keep Smiling. Marlene Baker of www.fashionography.ca
Directions -Mix dry ingredients together in a bowl. In a separate bowl, mix all wet ingredients. -Fold the wet ingredients (fold in nuts now if you are using them) into the dry ingredients and spoon into greased muffin tins. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Store completely cooled muffins in sealable plastic bags in the freezer. Enjoy!! In health, Sylvie Thibert (The Health Nut) thehealthnut@cogeco.ca www.thehealthnut.ca 613-931-3119 or 613-662-3834
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Hockey News
by Ashley March
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River Kings deal Frederic Piche to Marquis de Jonquiere Earlier this afternoon, word sprang across social media that the Cornwall River Kings were in the midst of a trade. The fan page from the Marquis de Jonquiere let it slip that the River Kings were dealing goaltender Frederic Piche to the Marquis de Jonquiere in exchange for Bobby Mazerolle and Ahmed Mahfouz. After speaking with owner David Small and coach Steve Simoes, it did turn out there was truth to the rumor. When asked about the talent that Cornwall was getting back in return, Simoes had nothing but good things to say.
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“We are excited on having made this trade today. Bobby Mazerolle is a good gritty player that has a championship pedigree. He is a fierce competitor, team player and has good finish in the offensive zone. I’ve had the opportunity of playing with this guy and he fits into what we’re trying to build here. He has been integral parts of two winning franchises in the last few years. Ahmed Mahfouz doesn’t need any introduction. He is a complete player that is rough around the edges and will add a little spice to our line-up down the road. We would only hope to have him come to Cornwall and hopefully we can welcome him someday.” – Coach, Steve Simoes. On the other hand, owner David Small was sad to let Piche go as he was a fan favourite and a valuable part of the River Kings inaugural season. “We are excited for Fred Piche and thankful for his services with us. A great team player and helped us when we needed him. This move will allow him to get closer to home and play more. We wish him the best (just not against us!) He send everyone in Cornwall a special goodbye. The hockey staff is constantly working at trying to improve this team and this is the first step.”
The future is bright for the Cornwall River Kings as they finally head into training camp tomorrow, Sunday September 15th at the Cornwall Civic Complex. Camp will take place between 1 and 4pm.
Ashley March Owner, www.marchhockey.com New York Islanders writer, www.eyesonisles.com OHL Columnist, www.hometownhockey.ca CCHL writer, www.intheoradio.net www.ohlwriters.com
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A weekly look at racing from both sides of the 1000 Islands This past weekend was the season finale at Mohawk International Raceway. They had a two day event planned, and with the assistance of Mother Nature, the weekend was extended to cover Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Friday night’s program ended up getting postponed despite a gallant effort by the MIR track crew to get the track back into shape after flooding from the previous couple days leading up to the race. A steady drizzle also hindered the progress, and the race was postponed until Sunday. Saturday night’s events consisted of the Big Block Modified Super DIRTcar Series, as well as the DIRTcar Sportsman Series and the Go Nuclear Late Model Series. Current Go Nuclear point leader Dale Caswell made a terrific last lap, last corner pass to take the win in their 40 lap main event, with Rick Miller coming home with a solid second place result. Jordan Peters, Dave McDonald and Billy Eisele rounded out the top five. The DIRTcar Sportsman Series was exciting as well. Dave Marcuccilli was a dominant car for much of the race, but Chris Herbison was the first to get up on the extreme outside of the track and he charged to the front. Herbison battled Marcuccilli for the lead for several laps, before losing grip. Steve Barber also battled Marcuccilli for the lead late in the race and Martin Pelletier also added to the mix, making for an exciting finish. Marcuccilli picked up the win over Barber, Pelletier, Corey Wheeler and Chris Herbison. The Big Block Modified Super DIRTcar Series was next, and Matt Sheppard and Billy Dunn were the cars to beat. Dunn was fast early, taking the lead from Brett Hearn near lap 25. Dunn led the next several laps, but a caution just past the halfway point of the race set up a great battle between Dunn and Matt Sheppard. Sheppard grabbed the lead on lap 57, and held that spot for the next several laps, but a slight miscue in turn 1 sent Dunn charging back to the lead at lap 70. As they hit lap 85, Dunn had a similar issue, and Sheppard regained the top spot. Sheppard would go on to win his third Super DIRTcar Series event of the season over Dunn, Brett Hearn, Mat Williamson and Matt Billings.
Due to the rain on Friday night, the scheduled events were moved to Sunday. The 358 Modified DIRTcar Series headlined the show along with the DIRTcar Pro Stock Series and the Go Nuclear Late Models once again. Pennsylvania racer Damian Bidwell had a fast car, and led early, but a late race tangle with a lapped car sent him off the track, causing some damage to the car. He restarted the race from the lead, but the damage hindered his performance, opening the door for Rick Miller to take the win. Greg Belyea finished the race in second, while Caley Weese, Ron Davis III and Brandon Ford rounded out the top five. The 358 Modified DIRTcar Series
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was up next. For the second night in a row it was Matt Sheppard in victory lane, taking the win over Carey Terrance, Danny Johnson, Erick Rudolph and Peter Britten. The final race of the night was the DIRTcar Pro Stocks, and Marc Lalonde captured his first career DIRTcar Series win over Stephane Lebrun, PJ Peters, Mike White and Alain Brochu. This wraps up the 2013 season at Mohawk International Raceway. This coming weekend, I will be at the annual Applefest Weekend at Brighton Speedway. Friday night will see the DIRTcar Sportsman Series on hand, while the 358 Modified DIRTcar Series highlights Saturday’s events along with the season finale for the Late Model division with Charlie Sandercock and Corey Earl tied for first place in the battle for the track championship. I will be at Evans Mills Speedway for their 75 lap $1500 to win Modified race on Saturday, September 28th, and the annual Outlaw 200 Weekend on October 4th and 5th, Super DIRT Week on October 8th to 13th and the 1000 Islands RV DIRTcar Northeast Fall Nationals at Brockville Speedway on October 18th to 20th. For those of you attending Applefest Weekend at Brighton Speedway this weekend, be sure to stop by the Finish Line Web Design tent that will be set up behind the main grandstand area. You can purchase Finish Line Web Design t-shirts and hats, Danny O’Brien t-shirts, Steve Barber “Saturday Night Sheriff” t-shirts, Kitley Motorsports tshirts, as well as t-shirts for Luke Stewart and Tabatha Murphy. We also have 1:16 scale Model cars of Jessica Power, Jon Mills and Chris Raabe, plus spectacular artwork prints from Donnie Dana’s Doodles, the latest edition of the Gater Racing News and window decals of many of your favorite BOS drivers. Before ending this column, I feel the need to address the latest NASCAR issues from the past week. I feel that NASCAR officials really dropped the ball on this. They opened up a huge can of worms with the major penalties assessed to Michael Waltrip Racing, which ultimately put Ryan Newman in the chase for the championship in favor of Ryan Newman. The penalty was not for the intentional spin by Clint Bowyer, but for other team communication that involved the Vickers and Bowyer teams. It later came to light mid week that Joey Logano’s team also had similar shenanigans through their radio communication, trying to manipulate the outcome of the race. In my opinion, the penalty’s that were given were far to harsh, as that type of stuff happens all the time, yet the intentional spin by Clint Bowyer goes without penalty. To make matters even worse, Jeff Gordon was added as a 13th driver to the chase prior for Friday’s qualifying at Chicago…a very unprecedented move by NASCAR.
As always, any comments or suggestions can be sent to crevelle@ripnet.com You can also visit me online at www.finishlinewebdesign.ca, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/crevelle, and on twitter at www.twitter.com/finishlineweb17.
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by David Murphy
EYE ON SPORTS
The former Memorial Cup winner with the ’72 Cornwall Royals, Wensink was in the spotlight as former Boston Bruins teammates along with two other NHL Alumni and even Don Cherry roasted the Maxville native known for big hair and a bruising style of play. Gerry Cheevers, Brad Park (who could be a relative of Sean Adams), Rick Middleton, Terry O’Reilly and Bob Plager took their turns taking shots at each other and the teammate they called Wire.
The MC for the evening was Kelly Chase. If anybody wondered how Chase fit into the mix or questioned how the former St. Louis Blues forward would fare against some legendary colourful personalities from NHL past, they need not wonder anymore. Chase was quick, witty and had some of the best one liners of the night (most of which could be deemed between PG13 and 18A for mature content). Aside from being a top notch MC, Chase was a pretty good auctioneer too. He was able to raise almost $15,000 from the live auction with only a little more than a handful of items (although two sports fan fantasy trips to St. Louis sure helped). Of course the crowd was a little puzzled when Sean Adams jumped to the mic between Middleton’s roast and Chase’s introduction of the next roaster. Adams began to read “a letter from Don Cherry”. That’s when the bagpipes began and the man best known for his suits walked in and blew the roof of the dining hall. Adams didn’t even let the other roasters in on the fact Grapes was going to attend (details weren’t finalized until the day before). And once Wensink got the mic, the crowd was witness to the reason why the roasters cared so much for the guest of honour. Cherry’s attendance punctuated that point. Grapes does not attend these types of events but drove to Cornwall on his own because he had to be there for one of his all time favourites. Wensink was that humble farm boy from Maxville who earned his way into hockey lore the hard way, by scaring the tar of opponents. Plager pointed out that without Wensink, hockey in St. Louis wouldn’t exist as Moose was the originator of the minor hockey program more than a generation ago that continues to this day. It was night to remember. Thank you to the organizers of the Roast and to the NHL Alumni who proved, once again, why hockey is the greatest sport on the planet.
3rd Annual Kite Festival - a great success!
On September 15th, Parade of Nations for the developmentally challenged, an organization encouraging those with special needs of all ages who are artistically inclined, held its 3rd annual kite festival, at the Bowl - near the Woodhouse Museum, in collaboration with the Cornwall Kite Club and the Kinsmen during their Fall Fest festival in Lamoureux Park. The Kite Fest event sponsor was UPI Snack Shop on Brookdale Avenue.
In addition, the raffle for a 2013-2014 season pass for the Cornwall Colts, license No M724817, and was won by Raymond Lacroix of Cornwall. The ticket was drawn by Brenda Burnie, wife of Bob Burnie of the Cornwall Community Police Service.
Touching story - Kite rescue. Thanks to the flying kite skills of
Mahtabuddin Noori the kite rescue for a Barbie's kite stuck at the top of a tree ended up successfully. The little girl got her Barbie kite and her tears turned into a big grateful smile.
TROPHIES' WINNERS OF THE 2013 KITE FESTIVAL Pictures of winners will be posted in about a week on www.paradeofnations.com
The judges for the event were Safdar Chaudry and Mahtabuddin Noori
Winners
Most creative kite design Gérard Piette Best incorporation of national symbols - René Campeau Most complex stunts kite in flying Stéphane Laurin Most stunts in kite flying Dave Robinson Highest kite in flight age 8 to 12 Ruyaan Chaudry Highest kite in flight age 13 to 17 Osama Chaudry Best team in kite flying: Norman, Dominic Guimond, Jessica Lamarche and Benoit (from Montreal and Gatineau) Biggest kite in flight Ray Savard Best homemade kite up to 12 years old - Haneefa Noori Youngest Kite Flyer - Boy Hassan 3 and half years old Youngest Kite Flyer - Girl Haleema 8 years hold Oldest Kite flyer Bernie Martin
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On Sept 18th 2013, “Kool Skool Misfits N Music” event by 3Angels Power Film Production INC rocked the patio of “Lola’s Pub & Grub” with success. Rosco and sons dj and karaoke provided the audience with a remarkable collection of great music. Local artists such as; Big S, CMO, and Remi Beland including Ross and Bradley Markell (Father, and son) gathered to give Cornwall great performances celebrating the wrap up of filming of Franceska Finger NiailZ. This event was simply a fundraiser to help 3Angels reach one of their ultimate goals, and help in boosting the funds for the post production of their 2nd local movie as well as to interact with Cornwall’s community. At the same time “Kool Skool Misfits N Music” gave an extra spotlight to few more locals to sing, and show off their true talent via Karaoke. Many people came from different provinces/cities to attend, and encourage the local scene including Tony Stallone (An international Indy/professional wrestler/cast member) who signed autographs for his fans throughout the night. Everyone had a wonderful time participating and interacting with the cast, and crew. The audience were also amazed by the raffle gift baskets, and door prizes. As usual 3Angels Power will release a highlight reel online as a newsflash to share the news with the community. “Kool Skool Misfits N Music” was a night of pure fun for everyone. 3Angels Power Film Production INC is looking forward to seeing all family, friends, and fans at the premier. So, Cornwall stay tuned for more fun events coming your way. Tickets for “Franceska Finger NailZ” premier will be on sale soon.
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On Wednesday, September 25th at 7 pm the River Institute kicks off its Science & Nature Series for 2013-14 with “The Science & Nature of Water” led by River Institute scientist Dr. Andy Bramburger. He has travelled the world researching fresh water and will share his insights on the nature, science and politics of water. Some world leaders are saying that fresh water is the new oil. However, while there are substitutes for many resources, including oil, there are none for fresh water. We all require it for basic human survival. The paradox of water is that while it sustains life it can also cause illness or death when it becomes a carrier of disease. Nearly 800 million people on the planet live without access to safe water. But surely in Canada, clean fresh water is an unlimited natural resource that will last us all a life time. . . or will it? Dr. Bramburger says, “The Great Lakes contain ¼ of the world’s useable fresh water. As Canadians living on the shores of the Great Lakes, we have so much water and so much access to water, we tend to take it for granted.” Our environment is connected by lakes, rivers, streams, wetlands and groundwater that flow through our communities. Water is essential to all human activity. Taking care of our fresh water is an ever growing challenge locally and globally as pollution, water withdrawals and exports, climate change, and diverting water flows place stress on our supplies. Come out on Wednesday, September 25th @ 7 pm at the Cornwall Public Library to hear Dr. Andy Bramburger discuss Water (this most important resource) in all of its forms. A talk not to miss! To reserve your seat at the Library, please call the River Institute at 613-936-6620.
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Photos from top left: 1st : People who came from Montreal to join the party. The 2nd is Tony Stallone. The 3rd is local artists performing. The 4th is a group pic with some of the cast members, and the door prize winner. The 5th is with Tony Stallone(Our guest of honor)and Big.S (local artist)
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