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News & Politics MPP JIM MCDONELL APPOINTED PC CRITIC FOR MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS & HOUSING The Eastern Ontario MPP Jim McDonell is pleased to be appointed as Ontario PC Critic for Municipal Affairs and Housing in the recent shuffle. “I am excited to take on this new role in Tim Hudak’s Caucus” – said MPP Jim McDonell. “Ontario’s municipalities need a Government that will work with them as partners. They are also the level of government that constituents come into contact with most often. When Governments listen to municipalities, they can access a wealth of feedback on local issues across the Province. My experiences as Councillor and Mayor will help me in my efforts to bring the voice of Ontario’s municipal stakeholders to Queen’s Park.” Municipalities across Ontario are feeling the impact of increasing financial pressure on budgets. Sources include arbitration settlements that do not take into account a municipality’s ability to pay, the constant need to maintain infrastructure and, often, a declining tax base. DECEASED MALE FOUND IN FIRE - An investigation is still under way by the Cornwall Community Police in relation to a house fire that occurred at 77 11th St. East on the 30th of September, 2013 where the body of a deceased male was located. A post mortem was ordered for the 1st of October, 2013 to assist with the investigation.
CORNWALL FIRE DEPARTMENT MARKS 2013 FIRE PREVENTION WEEK -The best way to prevent kitchen fires is to never leave cooking unattended, says Cornwall Fire Chief Richard McCullough. The Fire Chief’s advice comes as part of the upcoming Fire Prevention Week (from October 6th to 12th) and its theme to ‘Prevent Kitchen Fires.’ Unattended cooking is the leading cause of home fires and injuries in the province. “Often when we’re called to a fire that started in the kitchen, the residents tell us that they only left the kitchen for a few minutes,” said Fire Chief McCullough. “Sadly, that’s all it takes for a dangerous fire to start. Help keep our community safe by taking responsibility to prevent fires from starting in the first place.” BOSTON PIZZA TO OPEN NEW RESTAURANT IN CORNWALL (ChooseCornwall.ca) The Harden Group will soon begin construction on a Boston Pizza restaurant at their Plaza Cornwall
property on Brookdale Road. Paul Toor, the owner of the new restaurant, said recently that the restaurant could employ as many as 30 full-time staff, in addition to part-time staff. “We are excited to bring the Boston Pizza brand to Cornwall, and at the same time be one of the first locations to unveil our new look,” said Mr. Toor. “The Cornwall restaurant will include amenities found at no other Boston Pizza restaurant in the country.” MPP JOHN VANTHOF SPOKE AT NDP BREAKFAST IN CHESTERVILLE - The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario student achievement on the 20122013 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. INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ERADICATION OF POVERTY On October 17th, the 2013 International Day for the Eradication of Poverty will be observed around the world. Poverty is a multi-dimensional social problem that often includes issues concerning income, cost-of-living, health and social cohesion. Not having enough to eat or money to pay the rent touches many people in the Cornwall community and no one is immune to its consequences. “The biggest affect that poverty has on individuals is being excluded from community life”, says Alyssa Blais, Executive Director of the Agapè Centre. “On this International Day, we must break the silence of poverty through our actions,” she adds. “This summer, we saw a huge increase in the number of people who eat in our soup kitchen and received groceries from our food bank,” says Alyssa. “It seems as a society we are moving backwards, isolating more and more people, creating a bigger divide between the rich and the poor.” HUGETTE BURROUGHS HONOURED AT FRANCO ONTARIO EVENT - Green and white flags were seen last week for Franco Ontario celebrations. Former City Councillor and journalist Hugette Burroughs was honoured at the event. Photo by Dianne Poirier. CAS PURPLE RIBBON LAUNCH Team Cornwall made a presence at the CAS Purple Ribbon Campaign launch at Lamoureux last on Saturday. Submitted Photo.
HEADLOCKS FOR HOSPICE Cornwall Ontario – A cheque for $1020.20 was presented to CareFor Hospice Cornwall. In this photo: Randy Berry, Chantal Page, Annette Ladouceur and Joe Dunlap. Photo by Sandy Collette.
Arts & Culture NEW ART PROGRAM FOR YOUTH KICKS OFF AT BENSON CENTRE - The arts are coming to life at the Benson Centre this fall and winter with the introduction of a new program geared to assist young budding artists. The Buzzing Bees Art Club will give participants a chance to explore and build on their talents by creating unique threedimensional paintings as well as clay sculptures. The program will run every second Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm at the Benson Centre under the direction of Paula Beauregard, an art teacher at Bishop Macdonell Catholic School. Mrs. Beauregard started an art club at her school during the winter months to give budding artists a chance to build their skills and create more detailed pieces of art. “I wanted to do something besides the art that ends up on the fridge,” she said. “I wanted something that was going to go from the craft room to the wall.” The Buzzing Bees Art Club is being offered in two sessions – fall/Halloween and winter/holidays – and the first session kicks off this Saturday, October 5th. The cost is $70 per session. Participants will get 12 hours of class time during each session. PATRONS OF ST.COLUMBAN FOUNDATION PRESENTS CELTIC CONCERT WITH THE BRIGADOONS ON OCTOBER 6TH 2013 - The Patrons of St. Columban Foundation is presenting a fundraising Celtic concert on Sunday October 6 at 2 p.m. in St. Columban’s Church to raise funds for the restoration work at the historic St. Columban’s Church in Cornwall. The musical entertainment will feature the well known local band The Brigadoons performing the songs of Scotland, Ireland, and Glengarry County. Brian Lynch, President of the Patrons of St. Columban Foundation has indicated that during the past 7 years the Foundation has been able to raise over $480,000 for the stabilization and restoration of St. Columban’s Church as a result of the generosity of the parishioners of St. Columban’s and the community at large. Lynch stated: “While much work has been done on major capital repairs in recent years, there is still more work to be done. Funds raised at the concert will be directed to the major repair work being done on the church.” The Celtic concert is one of the several ways that the Foundation raises money for the major capital repairs at St. Columban’s Church. The Foundation also receives donations throughout the year, holds dinners, receives bequests, and sponsors a “Remembering our Loved Ones at Christmas” program. Tickets for the concert cost $10 and are available at the St. Columban’s parish office during office hours, by calling Brian Lynch at 613-933-8353, and at the door on October 6. Everyone is welcome to attend. Continued on next page
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Sports & Lifestyle This week I would like to take the time to thank the young families that come into my shop regularly. These parents actually take the time to show their children how much fun and rewarding good healthy food choices can be. When these kids walk into my shop, they instantly become the center of attention, they are so funny, run to my counter, like to pretend that they are the sales person behind the counter, pull up a chair and have a chat about their week or just play in the toy box that I have there for them to enjoy…. when kids feel loved and understood and they are free to express themselves, then they will discover that they are amazing individuals and nothing is impossible. Thanks to their amazing families, I truly appreciate all that you do to give them their best lives ever!!
CORNWALL RIVER KINGS NEWS - The River Kings young defence has been bolstered with the addition of a pair of seasoned veterans. Two 34-year-old rearguards, Doug Andress and Dave Reid, have come to terms with the team. Andress, from Iroquois Falls, ON, has spent the last six seasons playing overseas in Germany. Previously, he had stops in the ECHL and AHL after completing his studies at Ohio State University. Last season with the Bietigheim-Bissingen SC, Andress had six goals and 26 assists in 46 games. Reid has had a similar path that has ultimately led him to the LNAH. The Brockville native spent four seasons at Clarkson University before playing in the ECHL. He spent the last eight seasons in Germany. Last year, in 48 games with the Hannover Indians, Reid had six goals and 14 assists. Newly acquired enforcer Chris Cloutier has also come to terms with the River Kings, as has veteran forward Nick Romano. You can add three more names to the everexpanding Cornwall River Kings roster. Newly acquired centre Bobby Mazerolle, forward Patrick Lapostolle and goaltender Matthew Murphy have all come to terms with the team.
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For those of you that have been supporting my homemade take out space since the beginning…I wish to thank you for your weekly support. You have truly confirmed that I have made the right decision to invest time and energy into my passion… This did not become a reality overnight, it has taken many years of fairs, events, markets etc… for people to realize that I was there in their community. Dreams do come true thanks to all of you!! *My shop is located at 812 Pitt Street, unit 40 (between 9th & 8th Street) just passed Earthway Family Chiropractic Clinic, on the left side…small restaurant with a black railing around it. Sylvie Thibert (The Health Nut) thehealthnut@cogeco.ca www.thehealthnut.ca 613-931-3119 or 613-662-3834
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PASSION for FASHION by Marlene Baker
The results are amazing (as you can see in the photos.) I am one, very happy Lady Thank you kindly, Angela for giving me a NEW FALL LOOK!!! TIP of the Week: "Freshen up" & "Air out" your Fall coats and sweaters after taking them from your closets and storage boxes. To save dry cleaning costs, I put mine into the dryer for about 10 to 15 minutes with a freshly, dampened, clean towel and a fabric sheet... VIOLA!!! Fresh & Oh, So Sweet Smelling! Why don't you go Out & About to enjoy the beautiful Fall colours or change your "LOOK" this season. It does a body good! Until next week...If you have the Power to make someone Happy... DO IT!!! The world needs more of that! Keep Smiling! Marlene Baker of www.fashionography.ca
Seaway Winds Concert Band, directed by Barb Hunter, opens its 13th Annual Concert Series on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at 8:00 PM at Aultsville Theatre with guest performers: George Lloyd (French Horn) and Janet Harris Timms (vocalist.) in “Masterful Music Makers”, which offers a variety of music from Bach to Bacharach with a little Offenbach in between. Beethoven’s “ Scherzo” and medleys by Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and Leroy Anderson will be performed. George Lloyd, will play Haydn’s Horn Concerto and vocalist, Janet Harris Timms will sing George Gershwin favourites and Gilbert and Sullivan medleys. Concert Series tickets are $30 for adults (children under the age of 10 free with an adult) or tickets for individual concerts are $15, and available at Cornwall and Seaway Valley Tourism, 11 Water St, and the Cornwall Square 2nd floor Administration Office. For more information and to hear various Seaway Winds’ performances, check out : www.seawaywinds.ca Submitted by : Barb Hunter, Founding Director Seaway Winds Concert Band, Cornwall, ON
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With the changing of the season, I too wanted/needed a change, so I had me, a Major CHANGE!!! Last Friday, John & I had to do a Google, business panarama (www.360virtual.net) at ABOVE & BEYOND located on 28 First St.W. It is a OneStop-Shop for "Pampering Oneself." I asked the hair stylist, Angela Freeland, if she was available to cut my hair ? She was, so the "BIG Change," began. First, she asked me some pertinent questions to what I was looking for in a cut? What shampoo and conditioner I was using? etc.. I then asked her about perhaps doing a different hair colour. Yes, to that. So on went the colour along with many, many foils (my first foiling, ever.) and then to sit back and wait. I sat comfortably with a magazine in one hand and a freshlymade, gourmet coffee, (made by Amy with Italian cream, A & B spare no expense for all of your comfort needs.) After the wash/rinse/& deep conditioning, Angela perceded to cut my hair and cut and cut and cut my hair.Then some blow drying and flat ironing. VIOLA!!!
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Good-bye SEPTEMBER Hello OCTOBER - and Hi to everyone else who is reading Passion For Fashion this week. I hope you are able to get Out and About to enjoy the Rainbowic colours of Mother Nature's Fall Fashion Show. The sunny and warm Autumn weather has been most delightful to enables us to do so. I have had the opportunity to go kayaking with John, as well as walking down the many streets, taking in all the beautiful sights that surround us here in Cornwall. Please take some time out of your busy schedules and go, see through the "eyes of a child," the many miracles that surround us. (Take your children/grandchildren along with you) and.you will have a BLAST together!!!
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BROOKLYN, NY—Wednesday, July, 17th, 2013 I sat in the living room chair in Lisa’s living room. Lisa, a friend of mine residing in New York, had invited me to see the city we hear so much about. I finally decided to take the trip—The Big Apple—The city that hosts everything I aspire to be. Saturday Night Live, Late Show with David Letterman, and Caroline’s Comedy Club. It’s a far cry before I ever grace the stage of these places, but at heart, I’m an actor with a dream and performing in Community Theater, allows me to fulfill that dream. The Seaway Valley Theater Company… [Phone buzz]
The interruption was a message from the director, Michael Petrynka. Before my trip to New York, I had auditioned for a part in The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged). I was told about this script during the early rehearsals of SVTC’s production of No Sex Please, We’re British. I couldn’t find a script, but found a full-length production on YouTube, performed by the actual troupe that produced this play: The Reduced Shakespeare Company. I was immediately hooked—I could play any of these roles—Three roles that is. Yes, three actors with the ambition to cover all of Shakespeare’s plays in one single theatrical experience! Absolute comedy at it’s best.
Michael messaged me offering the role of “Daniel” (Daniel Singer who wrote the script along with Adam Long and Jess Winfield.) I would later find out—in the script—that the character’s names would be changed to own (the actor’s name). They’re willing to have me on stage again? Surely the producers (Andy and Nancy) knew they were going to be in for a treat. Kind of like that moment on Christmas day. You unwrap the paper only to find socks. What a treat! That’s me—the socks on Christmas day. “Yes”! One hundred times, yes! I accepted the role and for many reasons. I love the Seaway Valley Theater Company—They give it one hundred and 10 percent when it comes to performing. Secondly, Michael is just a great guy to work with. He’s an actor who directs, thus knowing the stage from all angles. Lastly, this is just a great play! It is a great script and it is absolute comedy gold—Gold, I say!
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Cornwall Business Network is a not-for-profit corporation. Membership is open to all types of business, however is limited to one member per any given industry- ie: one Realtor, one lawyer, one banker, one doctor, one chiropractor, one graphic designer, and so on. This ensures that each and every member benefits entirely from the referrals of the group and prevents any internal competition. After all, the goal is to help each other not compete with one another. Founder Brock Frost enjoys the face to face aspect of CBN. "With social media and internet marketing at an all-time high, we decided to create the Cornwall Business Network in the hopes of restoring a once well-practiced form of business networking – face to face interaction! Most business these days is conducted online and can become extremely impersonal and insincere. Our group focuses on strengthening personal relationships which in turn helps us all to improve our own businesses". The group has held 2 mini tradeshows in conjunction with their monthly meetings, but wanted to do more. They are now organizing a Business Tradeshow for October 30th from 4 to 9 pm at the Cornwall Civic Complex. "We are very excited about our tradeshow", commented Julia Lucio of VersaCore Tech Design, the current Chair of CBN. "Booth space is very affordable at $25 for CBN members and $75 for non-members. We also have a special offer for nonmembers - purchase your CBN membership for $99 and you get a booth for free - you can’t go wrong with that". Booth space is selling and membership is growing. For additional information, visit them on-line at www.CornwallBusinessNetwork.com and follow them on Facebook.
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A group of small and medium sized business owners, CBN members meet once per month at the Ramada Inn for breakfast and networking (next meeting is October 29th). The premise behind the group is to get to know other members, learn about their businesses and support each other through encouragement and referrals. The group has been in existence for only a year and already boasts over 150 recorded referrals. Members agree that there have been more referrals, but it is so easy to make these referrals that they sometimes forget to mention them at the meetings.
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Organizing A Bedroom - All Ages Part 3 of 5 - Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers and
Grade Schoolers Rooms Babies' Room Store extra items like surplus diapers and clothes that don't fit yet in a clear plastic container on casters under the crib. Hang a mesh storage hammock in a corner from the ceiling to store stuffed animals. Use a change table and wall shelving with lots of built-in storage for baby supplies. Use shelves and a few portable baskets or bins for storing toys and books. Label the containers with pictures so that little ones can know what’s inside.
Toddlers’ And Preschoolers' Room Add a low bookcase or shelving unit (anchored to the wall for safety) where children can put away books and toys. Use wicker baskets and containers that fit in the bookcase shelf. Place larger toys on the lower shelves for easy access. Label containers with a picture. Buy clear plastic bins on casters for dividing smaller toys into categories (e.g., blocks, cars, drawing material, etc.), and label them with pictures so the child sees where to put them away. Turn toy clean-up into a game and reward the child when they do a great job. Mount shelves near the ceiling around the room to store and display fragile mementoes and collectible toys. If you have space, add a crafts table. Even for a child, low plastic bins can be hard on their back. Keep supplies for supervised activities (i.e. markers, glue and Plasticine) out of reach of the children on a nearby shelf.
Grade Schoolers' Room Purchase the children in this age group their first proper desk and chair. Mount a shelf above the desk to keep it clutter- free, and use pencil holders and see through plastic containers to ensure things are put away properly and label the container with pictures as required. Purchase a loft style bed with a built-in desk or space below for play instead of a lower bunk. Store props and costumes for dress-up games in a special section of the closet or in a large wicker trunk. Stack board games on lower bookshelves. When the boxes get worn, replace them with colourfully labelled bins/boxes and put the pieces and instructions in labelled resalable bags inside the bins. Add a shelf or night table beside the bed for a lamp and bedtime book reading.
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Cornwall 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 eMail: singles55plusgroup@yahoo.ca Grade 7 and 8 Dance @ La Citadelle with DJ Shellshock. Le Club Octogone and Le Club Optimiste de Cornwall are organizing their monthly dance. $5 6pm to 9:30pm
SAT OCT 5 All are welcome to a Celiac/glutenfree meeting on Saturday, October 5, 2013 at 7:00 pm at 847 York St. (Harvest Christian Fellowship Church).
"Wild About Scrapbooking" - All Day Scrapbooking Event at the Benson Centre on Saturday, October 5th, 2013 from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. The event is a double fundraiser for Breast Cancer and Fibromyalgia. Participants will be encouraged to complete pledge sheets prior to the event. There will also be a Chinese Auction on the day from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm that will be open to the public. Please call Theresa at 315 842 2921 or email crowdpleazers@yahoo.com for more information.
live opera at the Met at the Galaxy Theatre. The full schedule is found at www.metopera.org. Health, Holistic and Lifestyle Expo 10 to 5 at the Sports Palace in Alexandria!The Expo will provide visitors the opportunity to explore the many local wellness and lifestyle businesses and practitioners available, all under one roof! St.Columban's CWL. Fall Garage & Bake Sale from 8 am to 12 noon. St. Columban's School, 323 Augustus St. Large variety of items and baked goods.
Focus Art 9th Annual Juried Show, Over 500$ In Prizes 12 noon, judging at 1 pm. Cornwall Library, 29 2nd St. E. Limit 3 in all mediums. Members: 20$, non-members: 30$
Armouries Building upstairs @ 505 Fourth Street east, Cornwall Contact: Brigitte Walker 613.360.3701 Everyone is welcome to attend the meetings at no cost!
over nighter!!! Leave Saturday Oct 5th in WEATHER PERMITTING !! the morning come home on Sunday Oct Leaving Tim Horton's at 6th in thefrom afternoon. WEATHER Walmart on Brookdale Ave. PERMITTING !!!!Leaving from Tim 5th Horton's atSaturday WalmartOct on Brookdale Ave. Kickstands up at 8 am Sharp!! Kickstands up at 8 am Sharp!!Come early if you or breakfast Come earlywant if youcoffee want coffee or before the ride leaves. DON'T FORGET breakfast before the ride leaves. YOUR OR American DON'T PASSPORTS!!! FORGET YOUR PASSPORTS!!! Money. OR American Money
Cornwall and District Horticultural Society meeting Tuesday, October 8th - 7p.m. at the Navy Club, 30 Sixth StreetEast, Cornwall. Presentation: Winterscaping by Sigrun Schroeter. Join us!
A CMC- (Canadian CMC CanadianMotorcycle Motorcycle Cruisers) Ride to Lake Placid NY will Cruisers ride to Lake George NY leave Saturday Oct 5th returning plannedback for Saturday Oct 5th. This is an Saturday evening...
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Creation Science Centre located at the back of the Cornwall Wesleyan Church, is open every Sunday. Come and see what we’re all about... Worship and the word. Fountaingate Christian Assembly. With Pastor Brad Montsion. 949 Mohawk Drive, Cornwall 10:30am Come to the Royal Canadian Legion on Sunday, October 6th at 4:30 pm to enjoy the 5th Annual Harvest Dinner in support of the Children's Christmas Fund. Enjoy a roast turkey dinner with all the trimmings for only $12.00 per person. Everyone Welcome.
Patrons of St. Columban Foundation Celtic Concert at 2 pm. St. Columban’s Church, 36 4th St. W. Featuring The Brigadoons. Tickets: 10$ available at Rectory or contact Brian Lynch: 613.933.8353.
Trinity Anglican Church Blessing of the Pets at 4 pm. 105 2nd St. W.
Knights of Columbus Buffet Breakfast from 9 am to 1 pm. 205 Amelia St. Admission: 7$
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TUESDAY OCT 8 Seaway Toastmasters Public Speaking Group Meeting days: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month Time: 7pm to 9pm Location: Cornwall
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Free Cornwall Seniors Health Fair from 9 am to 3 pm, 353 Pitt St. Learn about community-based services for seniors & caregivers.
Transition Cornwall+ Presentation at 7 pm. Cornwall Library, 45 2nd St. E. Guest Speaker: Erin Chaurette of Inter Pares on building a sustainable food system.
WED OCT 9 Dinner Meetings, Seaway Lions Club, every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 5:45. Everyone welcome. We meet at the Navy Club, 6th Street. Fashion for Hospice is happening from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the Ramada Inn in support of Hospice Operational funds presented by Schulman's Men's and Ladies Clothing. Come and enjoy a fashion show, dinner, door prizes and a silent auction. Tickets are only $50.00 (with a $20.00 tax receipt) and are available at Scotiabank, Carefor and Schulmans. Breakfast Connections! Best Western Parkway Inn, 7:30am-9:00am. Networking for Your Business. The October edition of Breakfast Connections will focus on Networking for your business. City of Cornwall Senior Development Officer, Bob Peters will share his best practices for sucsessful networking. Bereaved Families Support and Share Night from 7 pm to 9 pm. 216 Montreal Rd. Call: 613.936.1455 for more information
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If it ain’t in here, it ain’t happening! THU OCT 10 Save the Date for The City of Cornwall Upper Canada Bowl on Thursday, October 10, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the Joe St. Denis Field where Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational School "Raiders" Football Team plays the St. Lawrence High School "Saints" Football Team. Winner will take home the "Barry Smith Cup" in honour of the long-time coach who passed away in '05. Game will be played under the lights!!
Royal Canadian Legion Seniors Club Bid Euchre at 1:15 pm. 415 2nd St. W. Light snacks will be served.
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“A Night of Live Music for the Animals” fundraiser, Saturday October 19 5:30. Live bands, including The Goodluck Assembly (Maxville’s Bruce and Mike Libbos), as well as Glengarry’s popular celtic rock band, Bang on the Ear, and Cornwall’s Heatley, as well as karaoke by Jukebox Pete. all ages, hosted by Kim Sullivan.There will be free snacks, a cash bar, used book sale, door prizes and a silent auction. The Legion kitchen will be open selling pub-style finger foods. Proceeds from the fundraiser go towards assisting and providing comfortable homes for neglected, abused and abandoned animals. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. $10 for kids 5 – 12. Free for kids under 5. Every ticket purchased is entered into the grand prize draw. Tickets are available at Berrigan’s Pub in Lancaster, or email RoyNCherRescueFarm@gmail.com or call Angie at 613-662-7162 for tickets. More information at royncherrescuefarm.weebly.com.
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INGREDIENTS: THE SALAD AND DRESSING: 2/3 cup chopped fresh coriander leaves 1/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 cloves of garlic 4 green onions, coarsely chopped 1/2 tsp. salt
1 small Jalapeno pepper, seeded 1/2 cup of olive oil 8 cups torn Romaine lettuce leaves (about 1 head of Romaine) 1 sweet red bell pepper, diced 3 cobs of corn 1 tbsp. vegetable oil about 24 Tortilla chips
THE STEAK: 1 lb. of 3/4" thick top sirloin steak 2 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. ground coriander 1/2 tsp. each of salt, pepper and granulated sugar
METHOD: FOR THE DRESSING: -In a blender, combine the coriander leaves, sour cream, lime juice, Parmesan cheese, garlic, green onions, salt and Jalapeno pepper. Process this until the mixture becomes finely chopped. -With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil and blend this until the dressing becomes smooth. Set this aside for now.
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FOR THE SALAD: -In a large bowl, toss the torn pieces of lettuce, diced red bell pepper, the corn niblets and enough of the dressing to coat everything well. -Divide the salad among 4 dinner plates. -Slice the cooked steak thinly into strips, cutting on thte bias. -Arrange the steak slices on top of the salad on the plates. -Drizzle some of the dressing over the steak slices. -Serve the steak and salad with some Tortilla chips on the side. ENJOY! NUTRITIONAL INFO PER SERVING: calories: 454 protein: 35 grams fat: 23 grams carbs: 27 grams fibre: 4 grams sodium: 555mg. Preparation time: 25 minutes Grilling time: 13 to 20 minutes Standing time: 5 to 10 minutes. ENJOY!
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ONCE UPON A PAINTBRUSH by Patrick Guindon
SEEKING THE ARTS . SEEKING THE ARTS Being an artist can be difficult. There is a constant pressure – albeit, mostly it is pressure placed on yourself – to outdo the last piece, to produce more, to be more creative. But, creativity isn’t forced. Art is a weird combination of skill, creative sense, struggle, and risk. I’ve been down in the creative dumps for well over a few months. My brush isn’t working like it used to. Regardless of the skill I have, my ideas don’t seem to come out the way I want them to. So what do you do when this kind of “painter’s block” happens? And what if you’re a young artist, whose ideas won’t translate the way you want them to? This is where many incredible, would-be artists are stopped. It’s hard; it’s not working (yet); it’s not worth it – this is how they feel. I know, because a boy in my Gr. 2/3 class always tells me that he just can’t draw. Some days I feel like saying, “Yeah, I just can’t paint anymore, either.” But that wouldn’t be very encouraging, would it? And it’s not that I can’t paint, it’s that what I paint isn’t what I’m looking for. Practice, practice, practice – it can be … nay, it is discouraging.
This is why celebrating the small successes is so ridiculously important. If one of the eyeballs on his drawing is rounder than he’s ever drawn, I’m going to celebrate it. If the colours he picked for a painting are complimentary and just look great together, then I’m going to focus on that. I’m going to build a selfconfidence, based on true successes, regardless of how small they are (as in, a piece of the picture) or how large they are (as in, the whole thing is amazing). Explicitly focusing on how one piece of the artwork is strong may also help this creative youngster out when he or she is older. I tell myself I must keep creating, even though I’m not happy with what I’m producing. I know that if I can just pick one thing – the colour on the tree was bang-on, or the shape of the face was well proportioned – then eventually, it will all come back together, and I will be pleased with what I’m putting out. It’s easy to get lost in comparison. Everyone will always be a better artist than you are, because you will always be your biggest critic. If you have a young artist in your life (or heck, even if you have a full-grown, experienced, seasoned artist in your life), celebrate the things that are looking good. Make it known that you’re impressed.
Patrick Guindon is a local Creative. He is a primary school teacher, and has made lots of creative things. You can follow him on Facebook (www.facebook.com/patrickguindonart) and on Twitter @123patrickg.
The Art of Storytelling Since embarking on this creative writing course, it is helping me rediscover my love of reading and the whole creative process. My son is still actively writing, and calls me regularly with his latest chapter or creative endeavor and I enjoy hearing from me, with one exception; his delivery. Brad is blessed with the ability to change his voice in several ways, he can deliver character voices, creature voices and various sound effects, so when he calls me and reads in a monotone way, I can lose interest. This brought up a very interesting conversation as I told him he reminds me of the Charlie Brown teacher “Blah Blah Blah” and then he went on to deliver it in a pitch perfect English accent. It reminded both of us of how he became so enthralled with reading and storytelling, even as a young child I would read to him but not in the conventional way, I would voice each character and the narrator in a different voice. This is something I picked up from my mom and was the way I always chose to read. Brad called me later that night after my class finished and he had additional material to share. Without skipping a beat he read it in a riveting way with voices and reflected on my storytelling when he was younger. I knew he had a least one friend with him when he asked me to do some of the voices I read to him. My delivery of Voldemort from the Harry Potter series, the Snake and Moaning Mona were actually a little frightening when he was younger, that I had to dial it back a bit, but now that he’s older he asked me to do the voices again so his friends could hear it. Ah memories! In our creative writing class we have a lot of group participation activities, and it really does help us get out of our comfort zone and share ideas. I discovered some kindred spirits that also enjoyed fantasy, romance, action adventure, drama to name a few and I also explored other genres that although I appreciate are not my favourites, but this class is challenging us to look for ideas and key points of all genres. There is so much joy to behold in the art of storytelling, whether it is a book you are reading, a piece you are writing or a recount of something you watched; adding a lively delivery just adds to the entertainment. Happy reading!
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RESEARCH Remember to research the company, when considering where to apply. Ask yourself questions such as: Who is hiring right now? What do they do there? What is the application process? What is the management like? How many people work there? What type of company is it? What’s the environment like? Will you have to work weekends? Will you have to work shifts? Network: talk to people in your community, they may be able to help you find work. Researching will help determine where to apply and if you are a good fit with the company.
VOLUNTEER In addition to helping out your community and obtaining a sense of accomplishment, volunteer work can also help you get a job. Volunteering gets your foot in the door and is a great way to network, gain experience, obtain references and enhance your skills. Here are some volunteering opportunities listed on the Volunteer Cornwall http://www.volunteercornwall.ca), website (a website which provides awareness and opportunities for people who want to get more involved within the Cornwall community: Agape Centre, Boys and Girls Club of Cornwall and SDG, Canadian Cancer Society, GIAG-Glengarry InterAgency Group, Kinsmen Club of Cornwall, Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Manoir Parisien Manor- Long Term Care Facility, The Salvation Army, Tri County Literacy Council, Victim Services of SDG and Akwesasne, Aultsville Theatre, Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), Beyond 21. Remember to include your volunteer experience to your resume.
“We are always looking for new ways to raise funds for and awareness of the United Way,” said Nolan Quinn, this year’s Campaign Chair. “The idea of the Martini League is fun and innovative.” The Ladies Martini Bowling League will bowl Wednesday evenings beginning October 2nd from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Quilles Nativité Bowl, located at 301 McConnell Ave in Cornwall. The league includes 6 teams consisting of 6 bowlers each. For $8 a week, the ladies will bowl 2 games. Each week will feature a new and different martini and once a month supper will be provided. A portion of the proceeds will go to the United Way. Janet Wheeler, Manager of the bowling alley, said, “This is a fun league and being an experienced bowler is not a requirement. We will teach you what you need to know.” The United Way is an autonomous non-profit organization governed by a volunteer-led local Board of Directors. Today, there are over 100 United Ways across the country. Each United Way raises money and allocates funds locally to support its community. To join the Ladies Martini League, contact Janet Wheeler of Quilles Nativité Bowl at 613-933-0590.
RESUME Ensure your resume is free of spelling and grammatical errors. Sell yourself well in your resume as it is your introduction to the employer. List all the skills, volunteer work and past experience that fit with the job you are applying for. If you are not sure how to write a proper resume, there are places you can go to get some help. Once your resume is ready, distribute it to all the staffing agencies in your area.
INTERVIEW Attend your interview alone – do not bring friends or family with you. Interview workshops can be very helpful for you to get tips on how to have a successful interview. Be aware of your strengths and the things you can improve on. Practice your English or take courses at every opportunity. Practice your responses at home. Dress to fit the job you are applying for.
WORKPLACE Now that you’ve RESEARCHED your options, VOLUNTEERED, written your RESUME, been on an INTERVIEW and landed that job, keep that job by following a few helpful hints: Get to know people in the workplace. Make sure you are aware of Health and Safety Guidelines. Be open to working different shifts. Have a strong work ethic, be punctual, be flexible and have a positive attitude. Stay focused and don’t be afraid to ask questions if there is something you don’t understand; it’s ok to ask for help you’re new, it’s expected. For more info, contact:Eastern Ontario Training Board 55 Water Street West, Suite 380, Cornwall ON K6J1A1 613-932-0210 (phone) 613-932-0212 (fax) www.eotb-cfeo.on.ca EOTB-CFEO Facebook page
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SARAULT, BOURRET BACK WITH KINGS The River Kings have added two very important pieces to the puzzle.
Veterans Yves Sarault and Alex Bourret have come to terms with the team.
Co-owner David Small couldn’t be happier with the new additions. “We are doing everything possible to go over and above the fan’s expectations,” said Small. “These guys will help guide some of the younger players in the right direction.”
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Sarault had four goals and 15 assists in 22 games for the River Kings in 2012-13. His leadership skills are undeniable, but Sarault’s calming presence on the blueline doesn’t hurt either – he is after all entering his 22nd year as a pro. The 40-year-old was a draft pick of the Montreal Canadiens back in 1991.
Sarault, who is a coach at the Ontario Hockey Academy in Cornwall, was also an assistant for Team Canada at the under-18 world championship in Sochi, Russia last year. Bourret suited up in 31 games for the River Kings last season, scoring 12 goals and 20 assists. The gritty forward also had 58 penalty minutes. Bourret, who turns 27 on Saturday, is a former first-round draft pick of the Atlanta Thrashers. Bourret was a sparkplug for Cornwall last season and he may be best remembered by local fans for his devastating hit on Saint-Georges defenceman Louis-Philippe Lachance in last year’s playoffs.
The River Kings’ pre-season wraps up this weekend with a home-andhome against the expansion Valleyfield Braves. Cornwall makes the short drive to Valleyfield on Friday night (8 p.m.) and the two teams meet again the following evening at the Ed Lumley Arena (7:30 p.m.).
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THESE THREE KINGS You can add three more names to the ever-expanding River Kings roster. Newly acquired centre Bobby Mazerolle, forward Patrick Lapostolle and goaltender Matthew Murphy have all come to terms with the team. Mazerolle was acquired during the off-season in a deal that sent goaltender Fred Piché to Jonquière. Last season with the Marquis, the 26-year-old Latvian had four goals and six assists in 20 games. Mazerolle had 43 points in 42 games in his last full LNAH season back in 2010-11 with Sherbrooke. Lapostolle was a depth player for the River Kings last season, appearing in 15 games for Cornwall. The 22-yearold had two assists. The 25-year-old Murphy will back up all-star Loic Lacasse in goal. The 6-foot-2 Murphy appeared in one game last season for Saint-Georges. He previously played four seasons in the QJAHL. Murphy took the loss in goal for Cornwall last Friday night in Trois-Rivières. He made 21 saves for the River Kings. The River Kings have a busy weekend ahead with a homeand-home versus the expansion Valleyfield Braves. The teams first meet Friday night in Valleyfield (8 p.m.) and the following evening, Mario Joly and the Braves visit Cornwall for a 7:30 p.m. start.
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CITY SNIPPETS Cornwall Fire Department marks 2013 Fire Prevention Week
Cornwall residents reminded of the importance of preventing kitchen fires The best way to prevent kitchen fires is to never leave cooking unattended, says Cornwall Fire Chief Richard McCullough. The Fire Chief's advice comes as part of the upcoming Fire Prevention Week (from October 6th to 12th) and its theme to 'Prevent Kitchen Fires.'
Unattended cooking is the leading cause of home fires and injuries in the province.
"Often when we're called to a fire that started in the kitchen, the residents tell us that they only left the kitchen for a few minutes," said Fire Chief McCullough. "Sadly, that's all it takes for a dangerous fire to start. Help keep our community safe by taking responsibility to prevent fires from starting in the first place."
Important steps to prevent kitchen fires include: • Pay attention when cooking - especially if you are using oil or high temperatures. If you must leave for any reason, turn off the stove. • Wear tight-fitting or rolled up sleeves when using the stove. Loose, dangling clothing can easily catch fire. • Keep a proper fitting lid near the stove. If a pot catches fire, slide the lid over the pot and turn off the stove. • Never attempt to move a burning pot. • Keep a close eye on anyone in your household who is drinking and attempts to cook.
The Cornwall Fire Department will be holding a number of events throughout the week to raise awareness about Fire Prevention Week and the importance of preventing kitchen fires. These events will include hosting an information booth at Home Depot on Saturday, October 5th and at the Cornwall Square from Monday, October 7th to Friday, October 11th. Firefighters will also be visiting schools throughout the week to deliver fire prevention tips to youth. For additional fire prevention tips, please visit the Public Safety section of the City website (www.Cornwall.ca).
About the Cornwall Fire Department
The Cornwall Fire Department provides protection to life and property to local citizens through the coordination of education, prevention, training, rescue, emergency medical first response and suppression. In addition to its traditional fire fighting duties, the Department is trained to efficiently handle rescues at accident scenes, explosions, floods, hazardous material incidents and water and ice water rescue. In 2012, the department responded to 1,357 calls for service.
City hosting flood information session on October 9th The City of Cornwall's Infrastructure and Municipal Works Division will be holding an information session on Wednesday, October 9th to provide an update on the actions stemming from the September 2010 and July 2013 flooding events in the City. The information session will be held in Salon B of the Cornwall Civic Complex and all interested residents are welcome to attend. It will begin at 7 pm with a presentation by City Staff, followed by a period for questions and discussion. The Staff presentation will provide a brief review of the 2010 and 2013 flooding events, an overview of the City's sewer networks, preliminary findings of flooding causes and actions being planned and undertaken. "This matter is a priority for the Infrastructure and Municipal Works Division," said John St. Marseille, General Manager, Infrastructure & Municipal Works. "I would encourage all residents who have been affected by the 2010 and 2013 flooding events to attend the session and learn about the actions that are being carried out and planned for Council's consideration."
Cornwall playing host to 2014 Ontario Heritage Conference Over 200 heritage professionals and municipal and provincial administrators from across Ontario will gather in Cornwall over three days next May for the 2014 Ontario Heritage Conference. The 26th annual conference will feature a variety of guest speakers, seminars and workshops focusing on heritage conservation, heritage tourism and other related topics. In addition, conference participants will have a chance to discover the Cornwall area's rich heritage first-hand through tours of the Cotton Mills District, the Lost Villages Museum and a dinner at the Cornwall Armoury, among other events. "As one of Ontario's oldest communities, the City of Cornwall is very proud to host the Ontario Heritage Conference," said Mayor Bob Kilger. "In recent years, the City of Cornwall has established itself as a model for the adaptive re-use of historicallysignificant properties. From the restored Central Public School to the ongoing redevelopment of the Cotton Mills District, we are finding a way to support new uses for heritage sites while also maintaining the important links to our past." The theme of this year's conference is "Bridging The Past, Crossing Into The Future" – a reference to the new low-level bridge being built in Cornwall. "The committee feels the new bridge is a 'new beginning' for Cornwall and an attraction we can build upon, to further enhance the presence of our community," said Ginette Guy, Chair of the 2014 Ontario Heritage Conference Organizing Committee. "There will be something for everyone at this conference, giving attendees a chance to learn and gain valuable tools and ideas while discovering our region’s rich heritage." Confirmed speakers at the event include Dr. Avi Friedman of McGill University, Dr. Carol Payne of Carleton University and Mark Brandt, a Senior Conservation Architect with MTBA Associates Inc. The NAV CENTRE will serve as the main venue for the conference, which will run from May 23 to 25. The event is being supported by Heritage-Patrimoine Cornwall, Community Heritage Ontario and The Architectural Conservancy of Ontario. The City of Cornwall is a major sponsor of the conference. Registration for the conference will open in January. Additional information on the conference, including details on the full conference program and sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities, can be found at www.ontarioheritageconference.ca.
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FOR SALE: 2011 Buick Regal (black) 33600KM. No accidents, 5 extra winter tires & wheels $18500 firm. Call Gerry Grant at 613-938-1912. Bereaved Families of Ontario is looking for new gala committee members. Hourly meetings are held at noon once a month at 216 Montreal Road. Please call the centre at 936-1455 if interested. BFO’s annual gala is in support of the Children/Youth Bereavement Services. FOR SALE: Atlas Steel lathe with attatchments. Can be used for wood turning. Call 613-537-2088
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