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Snippets of News - Presented by Jason Setnyk News & Politics CONFIRMED HUMAN CASE OF WEST NILE VIRUS IN OUR AREA -The Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) is confirming the summer’s first human case of West Nile Virus in the region. Mosquitoes in the area served by the Health Unit tested positive for the virus in August, but human cases had only occurred in other regions of the province. "This finding shows that West Nile virus remains a concern in our area, even towards the end of the summer” says Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, Medical Officer of Health. “I urge all residents to keep on taking preventive measures to protect themselves and their families as mosquitoes will still be active until the first frost.”

GLEN STOR DUN LODGE HOSTING DAY AWAY PROGRAM 25TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT - The Day Away Program at the Glen Stor Dun Lodge is celebrating its 25th anniversary. To celebrate the occasion, a Formal Tea will be held along with tours of the Glen Stor Dun Lodge's Outreach Department on Thursday, September 26th beginning at 2 pm. Members of the public are welcome to take in the tours, which will begin at 3 pm. "The Day Away program is an integral part of the operation at the Glen Stor Dun Lodge," said Norm Quenneville, Administrator of the Glen Stor Dun Lodge.

"This event will give us a chance to reflect on the success of the program and the many clients who have benefited from it over the past 25 years." The Glen Stor Dun Lodge Senior Day Away and Special Day Away provide a therapeutic program of social contact, meaningful activities, stimulation and support for the elderly, adults with physical disabilities or persons with Alzheimer's or a related dementia who are living independently or with assistance in the community.

TRANSIT BACK TO SCHOOL PROMO Students can save big by riding Cornwall Transit this fall!

Cornwall Transit is offering students a discount on monthly passes and 10-ride tickets during the months of October and November.

During these two months, students can purchase a monthly pass for just $40 (as opposed to the regular price of $52), while 10-ride tickets will cost $12 compared to the regular price of $20. The goal of the promotion is to encourage more high school and college students to use public transit on a regular basis as they continue to settle into a new school year. "A monthly bus pass allows for unlimited rides throughout the city," said Len Tapp, Transit Division Manager.

RAISIN REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF CONSERVATION - The Raisin Region Conservation Authority is celebrating 50 years of conservation and would like you to help celebrate by attending their “Fall Into Nature” event

scheduled for Saturday, October 5, 2013, at the Gray’s Creek Conservation Area, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Enjoy the scenery of fall foliage while trekking through the nature trails, during one of their guided hikes.

Heard of “geocaching”? Get an introduction to what has become a very popular outdoor activity. They will have GPS units on hand, or you can download an app for your Smartphone. The event will also have hands-on fish and wildlife demonstrations, a tree identification hike and a BBQ. Bring your sneakers, your enthusiasm and your appetite on October 5.

CDSBEO STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT CONTINUES TO OUTPERFORM PROVINCIAL RESULTS - The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario student achievement on the 2012-2013 EQAO reading, writing and mathematics provincial assessments continue the trend of surpassing provincial results. From being able to make connections between what they read and their own personal knowledge and experience, to organizing main ideas and supporting details in their writing, our students continue to develop fundamental literacy skills with great success. Director of Education, Wm. J. Gartland, stated, “Our continued success is a direct result of our Board’s focus on achieving literacy for all.

By working collaboratively, educators continue to respond to the diverse needs of our students, through the use of technology, inquiry learning, differentiated instruction and listening to student voice.” Our school communities continue to engage all partners in collaborative and shared relationships for the purpose of intentionally improving student achievement.

Arts & Culture CONCERTS Last week Elly May had their CD Release Party at La Maison. The new album is titled “A Better Place Than Here” and features 11 well-crafted rock songs, with all band members sharing song-writing credits. This Seeker Snapshot was taken by Jason Setnyk. Here are some more upcoming concerts this weekend: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 28TH - Tribute to Bob Gill as Waylon Jennings @ the Port Theatre, Cornwall.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 28TH - Bonfire Party @ Mocktails in Cornwall.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 28TH - Boozehound and Coldrift @ Lola's in Cornwall.

FOURTH ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST - The Art Gallery in Cornwall is having their Fourth Annual Photo Contest. The Art Gallery is receiving entries November 6th to November 9th, 2013. The event takes place November 23rd to December 28th, 2013.

QUILT OF BELONGING LAUNCHES NEW EDUCATION RESOURCES - September 21st was 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 newlycompleted 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.

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by Jason Setnyk of the Corwnall Riverkings blue vs. white inter squad game last Saturday.

The Riverkings have now commenced their pre-season.

COLTS LOSE AT HOME IN OT - Despite taking a 4-1 lead early into the second period the Cornwall Colts lost 5-4 to Carleton Place in overtime Thursday night at the Ed Lumley Arena. The Cornwall Colts opened the scoring with a powerplay goal by Sean King, followed by goals from Billy Ulrick, Kevin Hope, and Antonios Roumeliotis who had a two point night. Carleton Place exploded in the third period with 15 shots and three goals including a pair of quick back-to-back goals by Vinny Post. Kelly Summers played spoiler for the Colts by netting the game winner for Carleton Place just 18 seconds into over time.

UNDERWATER HOCKEY -The Cornwall Aquatic Centre will play host to the 4th annual Seaway Valley Fall Classic Underwater Hockey Tournament on Saturday, September 28th, with participants coming from across Ontario and Quebec. The one-day tournament, organized by the Cornwall Underwater Hockey Club, will feature players of all ages, gender and skill levels. A total of 8 teams will compete in the event, including one from Cornwall and others from Montreal, Quebec City, Toronto, York and Ottawa. In a few short years, the tournament has already established itself amongst teams and players as a fun and well-organized event.

“We’ve actually had to turn a team away this year,” said Sophie Gosse, a long-time member of the Cornwall Underwater Hockey Club. “It’s getting more and more popular.”

Letter to the Editor MARK MACDONALD WANTS PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING GENERAL HOSPITAL -The number of people over the age of 75 will double in the next few years and the General Hospital could be used to deal with the issues we will face.

According to the Direct Democracy Municipal Referendum Act, our City Council would have to hold a public meeting to discuss the future use of the hospital before even voting on the issue. There has not been one public meeting on this issue and it’s a shame if the Hospital Board proceeds with this sale and not allow the public to have a say. It is my intent to make a presentation to Council on this very important issue. This hospital must be used for the common good and social benefit of the community and not the financial benefit of a few. -Mark A. MacDonald (Concerned Citizens Coalition).

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Last week-end I was thrilled to meet my hero….Joe Cross , star of the health documentary “Fat , Sick and Nearly Dead”. He is the best, so down to earth and makes everyone around him matter. He really took his time talking to all of us, I just felt so connected to him after seeing his movie. I can truly relate to all of his struggles and challenges along the way to live his best life ever!! He is a true gentleman and I have just learned so much from this man, it felt so good to be close to him and feel his great positive vibes!!!

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HERE IS HIS AMAZING RECIPE TO HIS MEAN GREEN JUICE Ingredients; 1 cucumber, 4 celery stalks, 2 granny smith apples, 6 to 8 kale leaves (I remove the stem), ½ lemon (Joe leaves the rind on it…I personally remove all citrus rind), 1 inch ginger.

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A couple of years ago I had the pleasure of meeting a local woman Kathy (Burgess)Smart (Living the Smart way) at a Health Expo in Orleans. She gave a talk that day and just had such amazing things to say. She is such an amazing lady, turning an intolerance to gluten (at the age of 12) into such a positive part of her life. She is a true expert in her field and is going places with her passion for sure. She was even a guest on The Dr. Oz Show…now that is an accomplishment in itself! Her mentor is Martha Stewart, ….she is definitely a great source of inspiration to me and meeting her in person was such a highlight on my personal journey.

Tip: With this cooler weather, you have to think of dressing warmer in the mornings. Bring along a sweater, light jacket or coat to keep you from getting the chills. A hat keeps in your body's warmth - so toss a hat on and not only are you looking good and keeping warm, your stylin' with the best of us.

I have had the pleasure of eating at Cornwall BBQ, a very affordable restaurant, located on 2nd Street (off of Brookdale).

It has been around for decades and is very well known by just about everyone that lives here, young and old. A full "meal deal" is $10, which includes a soup, your choice of drink, a quarter chicken, fries, rice or mashed potatoes and not to forget, dessert!!! The service is stupendous.You feel like you’re at home at Cornwall BBQ. It also gives me yet another chance to Dress Up! I just love to dress up for any and every occasion - even to go grocery shopping or to go to the Dollar Store. Why? Why NOT??? :D Makes a body feel good!!!

Now, I hope you are still thinking of someone who would love to have a Make Over. Please send in their photos and reasons for wanting to WIN this Contest.

Until next week...If you have the Power to make someone Happy - Do It!!!

The world needs more of that Marlene Baker of www.fashionography.ca

Directions; Wash all produce well. Peel the lemon (optional). Juice. Pour over ice. Enjoy! *If you drink 1 Litre of this juice every morning for 30 days and eat well the remainder of the day, you should see a big difference in how you feel. He states that you can make this juice ahead of time and it will be good refrigerated for up to 3 days (fill it to the top in the Masson jar).

So what are you thankful for? What has inspired you to live your best life ever??

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I had an amazing group of participants for my healthy eating cooking seminar, last Sunday at my shop. Everyone was so kind and eager to try all of the amazing, quick and delicious recipes. After the 3 hour session, they were all surprised to realize how full they were from just taste testing these recipes. If ever you are interested in attending the next one, come into the shop to sign up or email me at thehealthnut@cogeco.ca

I do hope you are getting your Fall wardrobe together. The Thrift stores are filled with all your Fall/Winter needs and wants. From sassy and sturdy shoes and boots, to long and short skirts, all kinds of colourful sweaters, pants, coats and tops to choose from. Remember by helping these Organizations (Agape Center, Salvation Army & Value Village) you are helping others right here in your own community, who are less fortunate than yourselves.

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With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I thought that I would devote this week’s column to things that inspire me and help me continue on my health journey…..live my best life ever!!

Hey Everyone, Marlene here for another week of Tips & Ideas on how to make you look fashionable and feel your finest at an affordable price. I hope you have been enjoying these sunny days that we are experiencing. I got to go out kayaking last Friday (the full last day of summer) with my partner, John. Mz. Autumn sure came in with a roar this year - she didn't let Mz. Summer go out with a BANG, as in past years.

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An aerial view of the new Ninth & McConnel Shopping Plaza construction.

Photo and article by Gerald A. Joanisse, CD

The new shopping plaza is located on the former Bell Canada property and Canadian Pacific Rail Line. The construction of the buildings is doing well as is the work on the access points and parking areas. The photo was taken during a flight with Cornwall Flying Club President, Barry Franklin as he was flying his personal aircraft, a "Mooney 210" on a flight to check the weather conditions, prior to the flying club's COPA For Kids, Junior Aviators event which took place a couple of weeks ago.

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Rays of the sun shine down on the Parade.

Photo by Julia Lucio

it was a beautiful sunny day in Cornwall last Friday as the Franco-Ontarien Day parade made it’s way through Cornwall with everyone dressed in red and green.

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by Betty Healey

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Over the years I have found myself reflecting on my higher purpose in life. While I have found many ways to express this, it always comes back to one theme – world peace. As I write this, part of me thinks how ridiculous, you sound like one of the contestants from Miss Congeniality, that wonderful movie with Sandra Bullock where all contestants ended their personal presentations with “And I want world peace”. It smacks of sugar and honey. Then there is the other part of me, my personal and devoted self-critic who says to me, “Who do you think YOU are to have such a lofty purpose? Really!” And there you have.

Undeterred I forge forward and, despite my personal naysayer, it keeps coming up. I refuse to feel too small to contribute to such a large vision. As I result this is what I have learned: • I have come to understand that world peace begins with me and my capacity to make peace with myself • I have learned that when I make peace with me, I am far less judgmental of others • I have learned that when I set an intention of peace, within me and around me, life is a heck of a lot easier • I have learned that infusing peace into our property, Tigh Shee (Celtic for House of Peace), that people actually experience it while they are here and carry a little of it away with them.

Peace is an Attitude Peace is an attitude as well as an action. It is easy to look at the many troubled places on our planet today, and the world leaders who are tasked with ‘solving’ the crises, and not see our part in it. Our media focuses on the action of peace as the antidote for war. As a result, it is easy to see the seeking of peace as someone else’s issue because we happen to live in a country where peace is our way and where war typically does not touch our shores.

But what if we have the capacity to influence peace everywhere? What if individually and collectively we have this power?

I am suggesting you do, and it begins inside you, in your relationship with yourself. You may be thinking that I am crazy (some do!) but before you leap to this conclusion, stop for a moment and consider what I am saying. Check in with your relationship with yourself for a moment. What is the content of your self-talk? Does your inner critic reign? And what vitriol is she feeding you? How many ways does she make you less than perfect; does she put you down, criticize you, or fill your head with all the ‘shoulds’ she can conjure up? If this is the dominant conversation you are having with YOU, then you are at war with yourself.

In contrast, you also have a self-coach, who appreciates you, who understands and supports the difference you make to your community every day, who sees you through the lens of your strengths. She is there to lift you up. She is your voice of peace.

You have the power of choice, deciding which of the two sides of you will speak louder and occupy your emotional/spiritual space. You have the choice to fuel yourself with negative or positive self-talk. Here is what you must realize: if peace is important to you, and it is to most of us, you cannot be a voice for peace in the world unless you are a voice of peace for yourself.

You cannot create a peaceful life for yourself in your outer world unless the inner world of selftalk is a match.

Final Word I do pray these days for the troubled areas of the world and the leaders who sit in the hot seat of decision making. And with these prayers/intentions, I take the time to look inward and check in on myself, making sure that peace lives within me. There are great days, good days and crappy days – I am human!

Being aware is the first step. Shifting your relationship with yourself is the second. Choosing to consciously communicate in peaceful ways with yourself and others is the third. Radiating peace is the result.

This past Saturday, September 21st, was World Peace Day as declared by the United Nations.

Here at Tigh Shee we celebrated this with our fall equinox labyrinth walk. With almost 40 people in attendance, we began our walk by greeting one another in the following way, “Peace be with Me, peace be with You.’ Peace BE with ME. Peace BE with YOU!

Betty Healey Betty Healey is an award winning author, coach and inspiring speaker. Join Betty and Jim this fall for the ME FIRST Retreat, running October 19-20th, 2013. Details available on our website at www.roadSIGNS.ca or contact Betty at betty@roadsigns.ca.

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.

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Something new for Cornwall in the virtual world!

Our own columnist Marlene Baker interviews John Lister of 360virtual.net regarding Google Business Photos.

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is the Google Business Photos program?

follow up with a visit in person.

John: Google Business Photos is the way to bring a business to life by showing it off with a 360degree, interactive tour.

Why take the car when a virtual tour is only a click away? Customers can walk around, explore, and truly experience the business like never before - just like being there. Typically, once a potential customer tours around a business and likes what they see, they

the images to be converted into high resolution panoramic views. I also position this set of panoramas on Google Maps so that it aligns with the building. If possible, I will also link the virtual tour to Google Street View. All this takes several more hours. As for my affiliation, I am an independent local business, contracted with, and certified by Google to provide the service in this area.

Marlene: Are there any observations you can share as to the

effectiveness of the program?

John: One local boutique employee told me about a week after their tour went live, that a customer had been searching for their competitor and came upon their virtual tour and chose to shop there instead. Other clients have seen an increase in traffic to their websites as a result of having the Google Tour. I shot a banquet room at Upper

Har vest Barn, Upper Canada Village

Marlene: I've never seen this. Is it something new?

John: Yes, in fact it has only been available in Cornwall for a few months. Google has rolled the program out gradually, adding more countries a little at a time. As of January of this year, they had reached 100,000 virtual tours, but the number has grown a lot since then. As most people know, Google Street View has been around for a few years, allowing people to virtually walk down a street and view the outside of homes and businesses, but now we are going indoors, showcasing individual businesses who choose to take part in the program.

Marlene: So a business can have a cute virtual tour on Google. But how easy is it to find the tour once you have completed the process, and how long does it take for Google to actually show the tour in search results?

John: The tour will be active within days, appearing not only on Google searches, but also on Google Maps, and Google+ Local. The search results stand out from the rest, with a box that shows a preview of the interior with the words 'See Inside' which brings up the virtual tour. Furthermore, it is very easy for any business owner to embed the tour in their own website, or on their social media pages.

Marlene: This sounds like a good deal for businesses wanting a stronger Google presence and wishing to attract customers visually. How has the response been in Cornwall so far?

John: I just joined the program a few months ago and so far have found that a lot of businesses here tend to do the traditional marketing - yellow page advertising and traditional print being the standard favorites. But we are all aware that things have already changed drastically, as most people use smartphones or other devices to search for products and services online. Some research has shown that 92% of searches are done online, leaving just 8% using traditional methods. Once people understand the advantages of the Google Business Photos program, they are usually quick to come onboard.

Marlene: And how are you affiliated with Google? Do they send

in the Street View people to photograph the business?

John: No, Google uses a network of Google-trained and certified 'Trusted Photographers'. I have been trained and certified by Google to provide this service right here in Cornwall. This means the business has a local contact (me) between themselves and Google for this program. I will arrange a convenient time with the business owner, and using specialized equipment, shoot 360 degree, high resolution panoramic images of their business. The shoot itself only takes about an hour. Then, at my office, I upload these images to Google, and by using specialized software, ingest

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Marlene: Lastly, how much does the service cost, and will Google allow the business owner to use any of the photos you take?

John: The cost depends upon the number of 'panos', or panoramic locations I shoot from. For example, I shoot from just outside and inside of the entrance, but from there on, I can shoot one or two more areas, or many more areas, all depending on the size of the business, and the amount the owner wishes to invest in the virtual tour. Generally a shoot may cost anywhere from three to six hundred dollars for a medium sized business. These are lower prices than what the average Google photographer is charging, based on a recent Canadian pricing survey. What is important to know, is that this is a one-time fee, not a yearly fee such as with Yellow Page advertising. As for the legal ownership of the images, they actually belong to the business, with Google having clauses that permit them (and myself) to use the images. In addition to the virtual tour photography, I also shoot a number of 'Point of Interest' shots which also belong to the business owner.

Marlene: Do you have any final words for the business owners of Cornwall regarding the program.

John: I would say that this is a program to get onboard with. It has worked well for hundreds of businesses in other cities, bring more traffic and sales through the door, and boosting Google visibility and therefore increasing traffic to their websites or other online presence. If you have an advertising budget, cutting a bit of money from traditional advertising and putting it here will attract more people, as we know most people are using Google to search these days. Finally, I am offering a fifteen percent discount to any business who tells me they saw this article in the Seeker and arrange a Google photo shoot with me for this month.

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Realty Check with Troy Vaillancourt

Things to be aware of when buying a country home.

Q . "Is buying a country home the same as buying a house in the city?" - Lori P. Cornwall Country living is fantastic. Lots of land, quiet peaceful living and no hustle and bustle of city life.

There are however things that you should be aware of and take under consideration before you purchase that wonderful piece of property.

Here are 4 things to keep in mind when buying a country home.

1. Septic systems Septic systems are a regular part of owning a country home. The average lifespan of a septic system is anywhere from 25 to 40 years old and it's not uncommon to see them even older then that. It is important to have a certified septic inspection of the tank itself as well as the septic bed to ensure it and it's components are operating correctly.

2. Wells and water sources Any offer accepted on a country home should be conditional upon the quality and potability of the well water. A simple water test will show you the water is safe for consumption and cooking. If water does show signs of contamination the majority of the time the problem can be solved by a simple treatment however if the problem persists a UV system may be required to ensure safety.

3. Surrounding properties I'm sure some people enjoy the smell of a farm over the changing seasons and if you are one of those people then great. If you are not a fan of the aroma of manure you may want be aware of farms in the area. If there is a corn crop close by there is also potential of corn dryers running during certain times of the year that are known to be fairly noisy.

4. "Take me home, country roads" This is not a huge area for concern but depending on how isolated you are it is something you may need to be aware of. Although snowplows do there best to keep up with the demand and local municipalities tend to do a great job when it comes to clearing roads there are times when a significant amount of snow may keep you from getting where you need to be.

If you were born and raised in the country then the above is just part of everyday life but for the city folks out there this would be a new experience.

Research the ins and outs of owning country property and you will be just fine.

Best

Troy Vaillancourt | Sales Representative | O. (613) 938-8100 C. (613)362-8769 www.RealtorTroy.ca | www.Remax-Cornwall.ca www.RealtyCheckwithTroy.com

Sea Cadets benefit from 'Hero Bears' Program Report and photo: Don Smith

Monday evening the local Sea Cadet Corps received a visit from Cst Matthew Brush and Anna Joseph of the Cornwall Community Police Association. The pair did not arrive empty-handed, bringing with them a cheque in the amount of $800 to be used to help fund the Cadet program.

This was the single largest donation made by the local Hero Bear effort.

According to Anna Joseph who serves as Cornwall Police Association Director and is member of the Hero Bear committee, they seek out local organizations which don't receive much funding, especially youth organizations.

Photo (left to right): R.C.S.C.C. Commanding Officer Lt. (N) Wendy Bougie, Anna Joseph and Cst. Matthew Brush representing the Hero Bear Committee.

The Sea, Army and Airforce Cadet programs are completely free to participants and their families. Sea Cadets meet on Monday evenings and Saturday mornings at the Cornwall Armoury. Visit or call 613-932-8516 for details.

Since March of 2011, groups such as the Canadian Mental Health Association, Camp Kagama, St. John Ambulance, and various school Healthy Snack Programs have benefited from funds raised through Hero Bear sales. To date, some $7,000 has been donated, usually in the range of $250-$300 per contribution.

Hero Bears are available for just $10 each at: •Cornwall Community Police Service East End Station •Hair Secrets Salon •Joey's Only Seafood Restaurant

• McIntosh Massage Therapy • Sunnyside Up Restaurant • Local RBC and Scotia Banks branches

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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.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 MULTICULTURAL FASHION SHOW - 10:00 am CHECK MATES -2:00 pm

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 GROUPE RENAISSANCE GROUP – CORNWALL HARBOUR REVITALIZATION Project Viewing - 10am to 2pm - 4pm to 8pm

LE MARDI 1 OCTOBRE RENCONTRE DU CLUB LES MILLE-FEUILLES - 18 h 30

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3 BABY TALES - (Ages 0 to 2 yr) - 10:00 am STORYTIME - (Ages 3-5 yrs old) - 10:00 am

THE FORUM - Discussion - @ 9:30 am FACILITATOR: DAVID RAWNSLEY

CORNWALL SCRABBLE - (Ages 16 & up) - 1:00 pm

ADULT FRIENDLY BRIDGE CLUB - 6:15 pm

YU-GI-OH! CARD CLUB - (Ages 7 to 11 yrs) - 6:00 pm

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CMC - Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers ride

BIG DADDY'S COWPADDY FALL FOLIAGE & TOY RUN Saturday, September 28th Leaving Ingleside shopping centre weather permitting!!!

Kickstands up at 830 am sharp!!

Registration is from 9:00 to 10:30 am, at Charly's Place, 7780 MERLYN WILSON ROAD, Kemptville 613-258-0202. The ride will pull out as an all in one ride from Charly's Place once registration closes. We will stop approx every 100 Km to accommodate bikes with smaller tanks and less padding on their seats. The run will end at "The Farm" by the tower in Maitland where Door Prizes will be drawn and Pulled Pork sandwiches. and refreshments will be offered...Cost, $10 per person w/ 50% to Children’s Toy Fund.

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Rideau 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 Fall Frolic 50's Dance and Auction Agora Center (formerly Nativity Hall) In support of Community Living of S.D.&G

LAUNCH AND RECORD BREAKING EVENT 11 AM-3 PM AT LAMOUREUX PARK, ON SEPTEMBER 28TH! FREE EVENT. SIGNATURE RECORD BREAKING EVENT “POP A PAPER BAG AND THE SILENCE ON CHILD ABUSE”. NUMBER TO BEAT: 433 PEOPLE! PRIZES: PARTICIAPTE IN THE RECORD BREAK AND GET A BALLOT TO WIN TWO TICKETS TO SEE P!NK LOVE IN CONCERT – TRUTH ABOUT LOVE WORLD TOUR IN MONTREAL. PRIZE DRAW WILL BE AT THE END OF THE LAUNCH DAY.YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!

Sylvia Sabach at Katerina's Restaurant. Dinner Show with the voice of Argentina. $70 per person.

Parts of the proceeds will go to Hospice.

Maxville United Church Turkey Supper is on Sat. Sept.28. Adults $13 Children 6 – 12 yrs. $6 Maxville Sports Complex. Everyone welcome!

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 613362-9445 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 $ RCAFA Wing 424 Fall Jamboree from 2 pm, 240 Water St. W. Continuous music with Rolly & The Nighthawks, Tracey & Rick Ferguson. Beef on a bun, salad, dessert :8$.

SUNDAY SEPT 29 sunCreation Science Centre located at the back of the Cornwall Wesleyan Church, is open every Sunday. Come and see what we’re all about...

TUESDAY OCT 1 ueSoup & Sandwich Lunch from 11:30 am to 1 pm. St. Andrew's-St. Mark's United Church, Johnson Cr., Long Sault. Homemade soup, sandwich, dessert & beverage 6$. Take-out available Blood Donor Clinic from 12 pm to 3:30 pm & 5 pm to 7:30 pm. Cornwall Civic Complex, 100 Watter St. E. Book your appointment to save a life: 1.888.2.DONATE Cornwall Newcomers Club Monthly Dinner Meeting Welcoming women new to the area in last 3 years on Tuesday October 1st. Call 613.935.4624 for more information.

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St. John's Presbyterian Church Honouring Seniors Service at 10 am. 28 2nd St. E. Music by the Riverdale String Ensemble, coffee reception follows the service St. Peter's Parish CWL Share the Wealth Card Party 7:30 pm.

2900 2nd St. E. Cash & door prizes.

Light lunch & coffee served.

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Worship and the Word with pastor Brad Montsion. 10:30am.

Fountaingate Christian Assembly 949 Mohawk Drive

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FRI OCTOBER 4 Community Hospital Auxiliary Luncheon from 11 am to 1 pm. St. John's Church Hall, 28 2nd St. E. Soup, sandwiches, dessert & bake Table. Admission: 8$ Tickets at door or hospital tuck shops

SINGLES 55 PLUS CORNWALL - Our next Meetup/Activity night will be on Friday, October 4, 2013, 7:00pm - 11:00pm at the Knights of Columbus, 205 Amelia Street. We welcome singles from surrounding areas. For more info e-Mail: singles55plusgroup@yahoo.ca

SAT OCTOBER 5 St.Columban's CWL. Fall Garage & Bake Sale from 8 am to 12 noon. St. Columban's School, 323 Augustus St. Large variety of items and baked goods.

Focus Art 9th Annual Juried Show, Over 500$ In Prizes 12 noon, judging at 1 pm.

Cornwall Library, 29 2nd St. E. Limit 3 in all mediums. Members: 20$, non-members: 30$

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INGREDIENTS: 6 ripe pears 6 ripe peaches 6 apples 30 medium ripe tomatoes (NOTE: I used 78 roma tomatoes) 6 medium yellow onions 3 sweet green bell peppers 2 sweet red bell peppers 1 hot red pepper 1 large bunch of celery 1/2 cup mixed pickling spice (of course, we sell this at my store, Sharyn's Pantry) 4 cups to 5 cups of granulated sugar 2 to 2- 1/2 tbsp. coarse pickling salt (yes, we carry this as well) 2 cups distilled white vinegar (ordinary vinegar)

by Sharyn Thompson

METHOD: -Wash all fruits and vegetables. Pat them dry.

-Peel, core and chop the pears, peaches and apples. Place them in a very large canning pot.

I used a heavy-bottomed stainless steel pot which is enormous. It is large enough to hold everything.

-Place the tomatoes in your sink and cover them with boiling water. Allow them to sit for 15 minutes or so, until the water has cooled enough to reach in a take out each tomato. Remove the skin and core from each tomato. Chop them up. Place them in the THEATRE COMPANY large pot with the fruit.

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-Once it begins to boil, reduce the heat and cook this, stirring often for 1 to 1- 1/2 hours. You want to see the mixture reduce in volume and begin to thicken a bit. It took me the 1- 1/2 hours to get the right consistency.

-Now, tie up the mixed pickling spice in several layers of cheescloth, or place the spice in a large tea ball.

-Add the sugar, the mixed pickling spice and pickling salt and vinegar to the simmering mixture.

-Continue to cook, stirring constantly, for about one hour, until the mixture becomes the consistency of ketchup. While this is cooking, taste it and see if you need to add more sugar or salt.

(I used the 5 cups of sugar and the 2- 1/2 tbsp. of pickling salt.)

-While this is cooking, I sit on my kitchen stool beside the stove and read my book as I keep stirring. It helps to pass the hour of stirring.

-As this mixture is boiling, sterilize your jars and for the last 5 minutes, boil the new snap lids and rings for the mason jars.

-Use a canning funnel and ladle in the hot chili sauce to fill the mason jars, allowing a 1/2" headspace from the rim of the jar.

-With a clean, damp cloth or paper towel, wipe away any chili sauce from the mason jars. Then apply the snap lids and rings, tightening the rings to "Finger Tight".

-Place the filled, sealed jars in a boiling water bath, making sure that each jar is completely immersed in the boiling water.

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As an investor, how much risk can you tolerate?

It’s an important question — because the answer can help you make the right investment choices.

Before you know your risk tolerance, you’ll want to make sure you first understand the nature of investment risk — the risk of losing principal.

This risk is especially prevalent when you invest in stocks, because stock prices will always fluctuate — and there are never any guarantees about performance. Of course, a decline in value does not mean you need to sell; you can always hold on to the stock with the hope that its value will bounce back. And this can certainly happen, but again — no guarantees.

How you respond to this type of investment risk will tell you a great deal about your own risk tolerance. Of course, no one, whether he or she has a high tolerance for risk or a low one, particularly likes to see declines. But people do react differently. If you’re the sort of person who can retain your confidence in your investment mix and can focus on the long term and the potential for a recovery, you may well have a higher tolerance for risk.

But if you find yourself losing sleep over your losses (even if, at this point, they’re just “paper” losses), becoming despondent about reaching your goals, and questioning whether you should be investing at all, then you may have a low tolerance for risk.

This self-knowledge of your own risk tolerance should help inform your investment decisions — to a point.

Even if you determine you have a high tolerance for risk, you almost certainly should not load up your portfolio exclusively with stocks. If the stock market enters a prolonged slump, you could face heavy losses that may take many years to overcome, causing you to lose significant ground in the pursuit of your financial goals. Conversely, even if you discover you don’t have much tolerance for risk, you may not want to invest only in supposedly “safe” vehicles, such as Guaranteed Income Certificates (GICs). During those periods when rates on GICs and similar instruments are low, as has been the case in recent years, your interest payments from these investments may not even keep up with inflation — meaning that, over time, you could end up losing purchasing power, which, over the long term, can be just as big a risk as market declines.

Ultimately, then, you’ll probably want to let your risk tolerance guide your investment choices — but not dictate them with an “iron hand.” So, if you believe you are highly tolerant of risk, you might have a somewhat higher percentage of stocks in your portfolio than if you felt yourself to be highly risk-averse — but in any case, you’ll likely benefit from building a diversified portfolio containing stocks, bonds, government securities, GICs and other investments. While this type of diversification can’t guarantee profits or protect against loss, it can help reduce the effects of volatility on your portfolio.

By knowing your own risk tolerance, and the role it can play in your choices, you can help yourself create an effective, suitable investment strategy — one that you can live with for a long time and that can help you avoid the biggest risk of all: not reaching your long-term goals.

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

Edward Jones, Member Canadian Investor Protection Fund.

Local Edward Jones advisor, BRIAN SEGUIN (613) 932-6161 89 Tollgate Road West, Unit 2 , Cornwall, ON K6J 5L5 www.edwardjones.com

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How Should Your Risk Tolerance Influence Investment Decisions?

Preserving Your Youthful Appearance

There comes a time in all of our lives that we begin to notice that we are aging. Fine lines start to appear around the eyes, mouth and forehead, skin becomes less resilient and thinner, and we lack a certain youthful glow. Many of us turn to expensive cosmetics and lotions to turn back the clock, and others will take more extreme measures by using surgery or Botox and fillers to appear younger.

Regardless of the techniques, the quest is the same; to look radiant and youthful.

There are many natural ways to retain our youth and our complexion.

Drinking 6-8 glasses of water a day helps to keep our cells healthy and functioning optimally, and also keeps our skin hydrated and resilient.

A known fact is: dry skin ages quicker and faster. Eating a rainbow of colours in your produce also guards against developing premature fine lines and aging. Staying active, like doing yoga, is another natural way to keep looking and feeling younger. And regular skin care and facials also improve the health and look of our skin. All of these guidelines are great preventative measures to ensure that you will age gracefully. But I have a new one for you: regular Face Toning Massage.

Face Toning Massage is a technique I learned leaving in Texas that produced great results on all of my clients. Face Toning is a massage that is designed to lift and tone the muscles of the face, neck and décolleté (upper chest). You see the skin is not the only part of the face that starts to slacken and lose resiliency as we age. The muscles as well, lose their tone and become stretched and flaccid, leaving the face looking saggy and loose. Face Toning massage specifically targets the common saggy muscles of the face and through a variety of techniques, improves the tonicity of these muscles.

Another benefit of the Face Toning massage is improved circulation to the face, neck and chest. When there is more blood flow to the skin and muscles, your appearance improves. There is more oxygen and nutrients available for the cells of the skin and muscles, thereby creating healthier, glowing skin.

Some other benefits include: stimulation of collagen and elastin fibers, diminishment of fine lines, and, improvements in skin tone and complexion.

In addition, most of my clients suffered less sinus headaches and pain due to the elimination of congestion in the sinuses from the Face Toning Massage.

This is a wonderful treatment that will leave you feeling refreshed.

The treatment begins with hot towels placed on the face and chest to help warm and relax the associated muscles. Next, a refreshing mix of toner and lotion is applied to the face. The Face Toning Massage is approximately 30 minutes in length and utilizes a variety of techniques that will lift and tone the face. After the massage, a masque is applied to the face to hydrate the skin. During this time, hot towels are placed around the feet to help create a warm and relaxing feeling while the arms and hands are massaged, followed by the lower leg and feet. After this, the masque is removed with more hot towels and a hydrating skin lotion is applied to the face. This is an absolutely heavenly treatment that will surely improve and preserve a youthful appearance. For optimal results, appointments should be made every two weeks for 4 -6 months, and then followed by monthly treatments. This also makes a unique gift for someone special.

This Face Toning Massage is only available in Cornwall at Spirit Tree Yoga. I am currently accepting new clients for this amazing treatment. Individual treatments are $70 for the 60-minute or $40 for the 30-minute. I also have packages available: 12 treatments for $600 or 6 treatments for $360. If you are the type of person who wants to keep your natural glow and youthfulness naturally, then this is the treatment for you. Please visit www.spirittreeyoga.net for more information. Or you can contact me directly at 613-330-4494 and by email at Blanchard.lisa@yahoo.ca.

Namaste, Lisa Blanchard

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Packrat Organization 101

by Kris Ward

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Closet Infestation First, on a cautionary note, when buying clothes, bedding, towels, or any dry goods, be wary of the potential for hitchhiking bed bugs! Don’t risk hanging your new clothes in the closet before treating them! This is definitely a case of ‘Better to be safe than sorry’.

Much of our dry goods (clothing, sheets, towels, etc.) now come from overseas. Even the most expensive stores sell clothing made in China, Indonesia, etc. There have been incidences of bed bugs being packed into the shipping containers along with the new textiles because there just isn’t the infrastructure or impetus to take the necessary steps to stop the problem.

We highly recommend that you wash any new clothing, sheets, towels, etc. as soon as you bring them into your home, assuming they’re not labelled ‘hand wash or dry clean only’. In either case, putting them in the dryer for at least 20 minutes will kill any bugs and their eggs. For the clothes you can wash, you will also remove any industrial chemical residue left over from the dying or manufacturing process.

It doesn’t matter what you paid for it or where it was bought, the potential that your purchase harbours bed bugs is real. Whether you bought bedding or a boxed scarf, whether you bought it at the dollar store or at a Holt Renfrew, pitch it (in the dryer for at least 20 minutes), or itch it (your new bed bug bites).

Physical Organization Are your clothes scattered all over your closet? Do your clothes fall off the hangers and onto the floor? Are your hangers tangled and sagging under the weight of your clothes? A solution may be to use the space in your closet more efficiently. For example, if your closet has a hanger rod spanning it (most do), you may have unused space under the hanging clothes. To take full advantage of the vertical space available under there, you may be able to use cascading attachable hangers. These types of hangers have hooks in the center which hold other hangers in a chain, allowing you to hang several garments vertically in the same horizontal space, one below the other. Also, you may be able to use your horizontal space more efficiently with an open-ended hanger, which avoids having to take the hanger out of the closet when adding and removing clothes.

Spoiler Alert Fall Season is back and as an avid fan of serialized TV, I for one am excited. It is a time when having a DVR is really a good idea, as I aim to watch at least the first episode of new shows, and catch up on my returning favourites.

Avoiding the spoilers is harder to do these days. I realize I do not want to be on social media, especially Twitter, if I am not watching at the same time. It is great for the interactive aspect, but if I am running behind or watching something else, I have to watch those tweets as the show progresses. I voraciously read through my recent Entertainment Weekly Fall Preview guide from cover to cover, carefully avoiding the articles about shows that I haven’t finished watching last season yet.

What shows will make it through and which ones will be pulled for low ratings. Show promoters have to walk a fine line between attracting us with the preview, but not divulging too much. Actors are cagey with their answers as to entice without spilling too many details. It is a careful balance.

My first experience with a major spoiler was when I was in high school and we were reading a book for English class. My friend sped past us and finished the book taunting us with the big reveal. We managed to avoid her little hints and that night, I answered the phone, as I said hello, she revealed the killer. This was before caller ID, and I was furious. Then, because the book took on so many twists, I thought she was trying to trick me, but in the end, her reveal was correct. Foiled by a spoiler.

With the current trend of binge watching, DVR, Netflicks and TV shows on DVD, it is hard to have that cone of silence. It is actually a little unrealistic, but I try to avoid it. At FanExpo, my desire to see the

Shoes Use a traditional shoe rack, which can be tailored to fit the size of your closet, or an over the door shoe rack.

Kids' Rooms To organize a room for a child, you must take the child's-eye view. Get down to your child's eye level to make your plan so the room works best from the child’s perspective. Adult furniture and organizing systems don't usually suit children's needs.

Some of the issues a child faces are: Stiff or heavy dresser drawers that are difficult for small hands to manage; folding closet doors that can pinch little fingers; sliding closet doors that can come off their rails when operated from child height; hanger rods that are out of reach, and adult hangers that don't fit children’s clothing. There are other hurdles in the room, too. For example, traditional toy boxes store everything in one big pile, giving access only to the toys on the top of the pile.

Solutions can include, for younger children, removing closet doors entirely.

Lower the hanger rods, and get some child-sized hangers. Look for unused vertical space, for example, use the top of the closet to store seasonal clothing.

For the rest of the room, use floor-level open containers to hold toys, and leave plastic baskets open to store socks and underwear.

Write a simple daily checklist for room maintenance and put it on a board where your child can see it. Use pictures if necessary, but make sure you tailor the checklist to your child's age. Bring the child into the process. Treat the organization process as a learning activity, and put the focus on your child and their needs.

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panels before I was caught up, outweighed my dislike for spoiler alerts, after all, they were promoting their shows and the anticipated fall returns.

It is natural, as if you are a fan, you are overzealous and want to talk about what is happening, share your theories and commiserate with like-minded viewers. I have even on occasion blurted out a minor spoiler by accident, with my hands quickly covering my mouth, I try to correct it, but too late, so now I am extra careful.

This week I started my Creative Writing class at the Kingston campus, and was pleased with the turnout, the varied backgrounds, interest and age groups. We all have a common interest; writing, but our objectives and liked genres vary. The goal is to write a book. My son challenged me not to write my usual sappy style and stretch myself with maybe a fantasy effort. After all, this is one of my favourite genres, and so I am currently brainstorming, but haven’t conjured that idea yet that I want to fully develop. Our instructor gave us some great tools to harness that creative flow, and the class interaction on the first night, really gave us a chance to explore ideas. Got to love a class where homework includes watching Casablanca, Star Wars, Pride and Prejudice and The Hunger Games. Personally I have already watched them with two of them being in my top 10 all-time favourites; Star Wars and Casablanca. There is part of my issue, I love the romantic type and sci-fi genre, so I have my work cut out for me.

So I need to create a logline which is basically a synopsis of what I want to write about. It is interesting process and makes me think of those spoilers.

So enjoy the new fall line-up, get excited about what you watch and do talk about it, but do be careful that you don’t reveal too much; part of the appeal is forming your own opinions, theories, and getting caught up on the suspense. It is a great escape and good writing and acting can be memorable. If 10 years, 20 or even 50 we are still talking about it, then you know they created magic.

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A weekly look at racing from both sides of the 1000 Islands With the regular season over at local tracks, the 2013 fall schedule is filled with some big events. This past weekend was the annual Applefest Weekend at Brighton Speedway, which has become one of my favorite events of the season. The weekend started on Friday night with the DIRTcar Sportsman Series, along with the Ford Dingwall Vintage Modifieds, TUSA Mod Lite Series, plus the Brighton Pro Stocks, Comp 4 and Stingers. Saturday night was supposed to be the 358 Modified DIRTcar Series, along with the TUSA Mod Lites once again, plus the final points night of the season for the Late Models and Canadian Modifieds, and a Dual in the Dirt Series event for the Pro Stocks.

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The Friday evening portion of Applefest Weekend ended with Shane Pecore in victory lane in the 35 lap DIRTcar Series race. Pecore finished ahead of Cody McPherson, Jessica Power, Chris Herbison and Mathieu Desjardins. Jason Powers came out on top in the Ford Dingwall Vintage Modified Series, taking the checkered flag ahead of Pete Stapper, Steve Arbuthnot, Wayne Riddell and Steve Lackie. Josh Sliter took the Mod Lite Series victory, Mark Fawcett was the Pro Stock feature winner, Brandon Wilkie won the Comp 4 main event, and Arthur McCauley captured the Stinger feature win.

Saturday night’s program had the 358 Modified DIRTcar Series scheduled, but a heavy rain that lasted throughout the day forced track and series officials to cancel the event, and it will not be rescheduled.

This coming weekend, I have yet to make a choice on where I will be headed.

Brighton Speedway has their Great Crate Race scheduled, while Evans Mills Speedway also has a big event planned for the Modified division with a 75 lap, $1500 to win main event on the card. On Sunday afternoon, we will have the final race of the season with our Finish Line Web Design go-kart, as Brockville Speedway hosts their first annual Fall Classic event.

Brighton Speedway has an interesting situation that has developed in the Late Model Division. The final points night was just rained out, and Corey Earl and Charlie Sandercock are tied for the point lead in the battle for the coveted track championship.

The two drivers have agreed that the championship will be decided with a 10-lap shootout this coming Saturday night prior to the running of the 3rd annual Great Crate Race. I have never seen a championship decided in that fashion, and it will certainly be exciting to see who comes out on top in the 10-lap tiebreaker.

Plenty of big events remain before the 2013 season comes to and end. October 3rd and 4th will be the Outlaw 200 Weekend at Fulton Speedway, which leads directly into Super DIRT Week at the New York State Fairgrounds and area tracks from October 8th to October 13th. The 2013 season will come to an end for me the following week at Brockville Speedway for the 1000 Islands RV DIRTcar Northeast Fall Nationals from October 18th to 20th.

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Kings acquire CHIASSON

The River Kings made a splash on the trade front today.

General Manager Al Wagar has shipped centre Olivier Proulx to the expansion Valleyfield Braves for veteran forward Dominic Chiasson and Steve McJannett, a familiar face to local fans.

The 36-year-old Chiasson will be entering his 10th season in the LNAH. Last year, he suited up for Sorel-Tracy, scoring 17 goals and 17 assists in 39 games. Chiasson was a key player in the playoffs last season for Sorel, which ousted Cornwall in Round 2.

Head coach Steve Simoes is thrilled to add Chiasson to the mix. “Dominic has been around for a long time and his veteran presence would be an asset to any team,” said Simoes, who looks forward to having Chiasson quarterback the powerplay. “He’s got great skating ability and a rocket for a shot.”

McJannett, 31, was a versatile skater for the River Kings in their inaugural season. In 25 games, he scored five goals and seven assists. McJannett, a forward who also spent some time on the Cornwall blueline, was left unprotected this summer by the River Kings. Valleyfield claimed him at the dispersal draft. In McJannett, Simoes knows exactly what he’s getting. “He is just a constant, honest hard worker and a great guy in the room,” he said.

In Chiasson and McJannett, the River Kings have added two key veterans who will provide invaluable leadership both on and off the ice. “We have solidified our team on many fronts today,” said Simoes.

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“About The House”

Dear Joe, I contacted several contractors in the spring to quote on a project around my house. It wasn’t a small project, at least in my opinion, and I ended up settling on the estimate that I found the fairest. It wasn’t the cheapest as you’ve advised against in the past, but instead I chose a contractor who treated me well and provided me with a competitive estimate in a timely fashion. So at the end of May I signed the forms and have since been awaiting his arrival to commence work. He gave me a July to August window of opportunity but here we are halfway through September and I haven’t seen him yet. I called two weeks ago and have yet to get a call back.

I fancy myself a patient person, but I fear there will soon be snow on the ground and I won’t have my project done until next year. What should I do at this point?

I look forward to your advice.

Regards, Richard Dear Richard, Thank you so much for your letter. You echo a sentiment shared by many a customer in our often busy, often seasonal industry.

If I could, I would like to take this occasion to talk about the importance of being a good customer. As businesses go, there are a broad spectrum ranging from the good to the bad and the ugly. I have no sympathy for the businesses that mistreat and take advantage of uneducated, unsuspecting clients giving those who are honest and hardworking an undeserved bad reputation. But like all things, that coin has a flip side as well. Many a good contractor/homeowner relationship has been ruined by customers with unrealistic, unfair expectations of what is owed to them as their lot in this relationship. We’ve all heard the iconic manta of small business: “the customer is always right”. Truth be told, the customer is right as often as the business owner is right, but the expectation is that the customer will be catered to regardless of their virtue. In many cases this leads to a mentality that grants permission to customers irrespective of the service they require, to act in ways that they themselves would not respond positively to. They demand immediate service, as though there are no others waiting in queue. When this doesn’t happen they see fit to spread the word amongst their friends, family and anyone who’ll listen about how poorly they were treated. When you go to buy a television or out to a restaurant, you expect to be served courteously and in a timely manner. The product should meet all your expectations of quality and price and even if you have no intention of patronizing the establishment again, you ought to leave with a positive opinion of your experience. The nature of the construction industry is much, much different. Schedules are affected by weather, delivery times, other project delays and overruns, staff illness and holidays. And because renovations and constructions take place over the course of days, weeks and months as opposed to minutes and hours, the impact of these delays can wreak havoc on a schedule especially that of a one or two man operation, thus pushing back every subsequent project. As a customer down the line, whose project is now two or three weeks off schedule, what should your expectations be?

Well, every person is different, but I think that everyone should expect a few basic things: Communication. The contractor should communicate any scheduling conflicts or delays honestly and promptly thus leaving the ultimate decision in the hands of the customer. You don’t have to wait for your handyman, but he’s not going to drop everything he’s doing to do what you want him to. Phone calls every day don’t get things accomplished, only increase anxiety and resentment. On the other hand poor communication is just as bad. A phone call every couple weeks is sufficient to stay top of mind. Conversely you should expect a call periodically, especially if he is experiencing significant delays and your project will be affected. Scheduling windows. Rather than giving a customer

Now it sounds to me like you’ve been reasonable and upheld your end of the bargain. I would make one more call and try to make contact. Failing that, re-evaluate your situation. Like all relationships, it goes both ways. If he doesn’t behave in a manner respectful of your schedule and expectations, you needn’t be concerned with upholding your end of the bargain.

Contact the other contractors who previously submitted quotes for you. If they’re not busy I’m sure they’d jump on the chance to get your business.

Joe Keep watching here each week for more household tips and renovation advice. It's FREE to submit a question and you can email them to: Aboutthehouse@adamshomeservices.ca. or, Text them to 613-551-5932. For additional information about me and what’s going on in your community, please visit our website: www.adamshomeservices.ca. Don’t forget to Like us on Facebook and read past letters on our blog: adamshomeservices.blogspot.ca. And remember, whatever you do, do it well, because a job well done stays well done forever.

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an exact week or day on which they plan to start, contractors should be expected to give a reasonable window of when they can begin. What is reasonable? Well that’s different for everyone. It will depend on the season, the amount of work he has lined up already, and scope of your project. I believe 2-3 weeks is reasonable under most circumstances. Believe me; it’s not hard to eat up 3 weeks with delays!! Honesty. Straight up, if he can’t do it he can’t do it. We only have 24 hours in a day and 7 days in a week. And we’re not getting any more any time soon. Don’t pressure someone into promising you a deadline that he can’t reasonably meet. Most contractors don’t want to lose you as a customer so they will tell you what you want to hear. Nobody wins when the inevitable happens.

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Fun and funky duo to open the local concert series season

“We have an absolutely stellar line-up of performers for this season,” says Scott Peterson, chairman. “We truly have something to tickle everyone’s musical taste buds, and our opening artists, the Fung-Chiu Duo, are a young, modern musical team who perform a standard classical repertoire, but who infuse it with their own panache.

Audiences come away having had a great time with these fun, funky and fantastic pianists.”

The young, articulate and stylish duo will perform piano fourhands when the curtain lifts at Cornwall’s Aultsville Theatre on Oct. 5 at 8 p.m.

Janelle Fung and Philip Chiu comprise the duo which was formed in 2007 under the auspices of Jeunesses Musicales Canada. With their unique programming and captivating stage presence they are one of Canada’s most sought-after piano duos as they combine forces to present concerts that challenge the traditional boundaries of four-hands piano-playing.

Blessed with quirky personalities, great senses of humour and the ability to poke fun at themselves, the duo are busy arranging music and working with composers for altruistic reasons like “expanding the duo piano repertoire” as well as for purely selfish reasons, i.e. “we love showing off.”

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“They are very popular and we’re delighted to launch our season with them.”

Peterson added that upcoming performances also include one of Canada’s most-recognized jazz pianists, Jesse Peters, on Nov. 16; Carnegie Hall alumni, Ken Lavigne, on April 5; and the phenomenal Quartetto Gelato on May 31.

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may have heard on CBC Radio or Radio Canada. Janelle is a prize winner in numerous national and international competitions, including the Marguerite Long-Jacques Thibaud Competition, the Joanna Hodges International Piano Competition, the Concours OSM-Standard Life, and the Canadian Music Competition. Philip regularly collaborates with other top-notch artists on projects, and is an invited professor-accompanist at the Conservatoire de musique de Montréal. He also accompanies regularly at l’Universite de Montréal, and is an accompanist-coach at McGill University.

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