Cornwall Celebrates “Red Saturday”!
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Vol. 4 Issue 45 November 22, 2013
The Downtown Cornwall core was a busy place on Saturday as Pitt Street was closed to traffic.
Local downtown merchants helped welcome the holiday season by celebrating with Red Saturday. Santa Claus, seen here with Isabella Grant, was available for free photos and many of the downtown stores had special offers and discounts available which made it easy for people to get a head start on their Christmas shopping! It was great to see so many people out enjoying the warmer weather and showing their support to the many great businesses we have here in Cornwall." In good ol' Seeker Chicks fashion, Mai-Liis and Julia (far left) did things differently for the Santa Clause Parade this year, distributing candy to people marching IN the parade rather than to viewers on the streets. "Wow, that's a first!" said a woman walking with BCDC, "we never get any candy!"
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Presented by Jason Setnyk News & Politics CITY OF CORNWALL INVITES RESIDENTS TO WEIGH IN ON 2014 BUDGET - CIn an effort to engage Cornwallites in the City budget, the City of Cornwall is inviting residents to share their thoughts on how they would like to see their property tax dollars invested in community services. The City has launched an interactive online budget survey at www.Cornwall.ca which allows residents to build their own budget and show City officials how they would spend their tax dollars. Residents can also provide comments on various City services. “Community engagement is a strategic priority for the City and there is a strong desire to get our residents more involved in the budget planning process,” said CAO Norm Levac. “We want to hear from our residents on their priorities and concerns regarding the budget. It is one of the most important exercises the City undertakes each year and the decisions made during the budget planning process have a direct impact on taxes and levels of service.” The interactive budget survey allows residents to enter their own property assessment value to see how much they currently pay each year for a variety of services such as police, fire, EMS, roads and sidewalks, recreation programs, parks and landscaping, solid waste, Cornwall Transit, economic development and by-law enforcement. Through the easy-to-use online tool, residents can then elect to increase, decrease or maintain spending levels in each service area and see what potential impact it would have on their annual property taxes. Once satisfied with their choices, residents can submit their feedback and share it with family and friends on a variety of social networks. To access the online survey, please visit www.Cornwall.ca and click on the Budget 2014 Cornwall logo on the right side of the home page.
LABOUR AWARDS DINNER -The Cornwall and District Labour Council held its annual Labour Awards Dinner, Wednesday, November 20, at the Navy Veterans’ Club in Cornwall. Awards were given for Health and Safety Activism, Union Activism, ODRT (Occupational Disability Response Team, for assisting injured workers in reintegrating into the workplace) and finally Community Activism. The keynote speaker was Mark Evard, national president of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW). The labour council said it was proud to
present Mark Evard of CUPW. This union was legislated back to work after a series of rotating two years ago and only recently settled the contract that was in dispute in 2011. Mark Evard’s presentation was newsworthy because of the proposal the union has made in response to loss of snail mail to email, with the resulting loss of jobs.
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Arts & Culture PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION AT TAG - The Fourth Annual Juried Photography Exhibition takes place from November 23rd to December 20th 2013. The Awards Ceremony takes place on Saturday November 23rd at 2pm. Three top prizes and three honourable mentions will be revealed during the exhibitions awards ceremony. Photographers selected for this years show are Lynn Armstrong, Paul Bateman, Ellie Bergeron, Benard Carriere, Jane Cass, Rebecca Dixon, Dean Ducas, Lianne Gour, Odile Jalbert, Tammy Jette, Justin-Louis Labelle, Lee Ladoucer, Raymond Lalonde, John Lester, Jane MacMillian, Don Mitchell, Ryann O'Byrne, Jessie Parker, Johanne Pidgeon, Lynda Quesnel, Jason Setnyk, Jeanne Shankoff, Richard Standford, Sal Taylor, Terry Tinkess, Jason Toth, and Stephanie Wellman. The focus of this year's show is the quality and drama of light in photography. For more info on The Art Gallery visit: http://www.tagcornwall.ca/ GREAT BIG SEA IN CORNWALL ON NOVEMBER 29TH - Critically-acclaimed Canadian folk rock band Great Big Sea will be taking the stage at the Cornwall Civic Complex on Friday, November 29th. The highly-anticipated show is part of a cross-Canada tour in support of the band’s greatest hits and box set, XX, and in celebration of their 20th
anniversary.”Great Big Sea is one of Canada’s bestknown musical acts, and we’re thrilled to have them perform at the Civic Complex,” said Janice Robinson, Facilities Rental Coordinator. “There will be a high demand for this show, so fans should get their tickets early.” Tickets for the show go on sale on Saturday, September 14th from 10 am to 4 pm at the Civic Complex Box Office, either in person or by phone at (613) 938-9400. Tickets can also be obtained online at www.Admission.com or by calling 1-855-790-1245. Ticket prices are $87, $60 and $42 each. Doors for the show open at 7 pm. For more info, visit www.GreatBigSea.com
FORMER MONTREAL CANADIEN DONALD BRASHEAR A CORNWALL RIVER KING - Former Montreal Canadiens enforcer Donald Brashear is now a Cornwall River King according to the LNAH website. He enjoyed a 15 year career playing over 1000 games in the NHL. He played for five NHL teams including Vancouver, Philadelphia, Washington, and the New York Rangers. In January of this year Brashear made hockey news getting suspended from LNAH action for delivering a dangerous head shot. CORBEIL FIRST STAR OF WEEK - For the second consecutive week, a Cornwall River King has captured top honours in the LNAH.Nicolas Corbeil has been named the LNAH’s first star of the week. It was River Kings goaltender Loic Lacasse who received the award last week. In two games last weekend, Corbeil had two goals and two assists for Cornwall. Francis Charette (Jonquiere) and Maxime Gravel (Trois-Rivieres) were the second and third star, respectively. SHARKS HAVE 5-2 RECORD FOR 2013-14 SEASON THUS FAR -The St. Lawrence College-Cornwall men’s hockey team opened the 2013-14 season with tournaments at Sheridan and Georgian-Orillia College last week. The Sharks made it to the semifinals at Sheridan, but were sent home early at the Georgian Invitational, despite going 2-1 in the round robin. The Sharks goalie Ryan was named Athlete of the Week. Ryan posted two shutouts last week at the Sheridan College & Georgian-Orillia Invitationals for the St. Lawrence College-Cornwall Sharks men’s hockey team. Ryan made a number of timely saves for the Sharks to preserve his team’s lead and to keep the game within reach. “There was a few times when we were under serious pressure, and Ryan never panicked, he was calm in the net and made some big saves for us” said Sharks co-head coach, Sean Boulerice.
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MARK A MACDONALD SAYS 8 COUNCILLORS WOULD BE A GOOD PLACE TO START FOR SAVINGS
If this City Council was serious about saving money they could start by looking at their own spending. There is no way that we need 10 councillors, we could easily get by with 8. They must set an example for the rest of the city departments and operate more efficiently. I urge them to take steps now and reduce the number of councillors for the next election. Enough is enough!
WE LOVE CORNWALL!
Respectfully yours, Mark A. MacDonald.
To: City of Cornwall Diane Brown & Bob Kilger
CITY COUNCILLOR GERALD SAMSON FLABERGASTED OVER TOLL TO ACCESS CORNWALL ISLAND
Letters & Opinion
October 28, 2013
One year ago we moved to Cornwall from the Toronto area where we had lived for 25 years with a short stint in London. Originally we were from Montreal and had all intentions of retiring there but Montreal is no longer the same and after much discussion and several visits we chose Cornwall, a town where we knew absolutely no one. This was the best decision we could have made – we absolutely love Cornwall and appreciate it more each day, especially when we return from trips into Toronto and Montreal. There are so many of the obvious benefits such as the beautiful views of the St. Lawrence, the great parks, bike trails, lower housing prices, lack of traffic, proximity to Montreal, Ottawa, the US and the many other small towns in the area that add to the charm of Cornwall.
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In comparison to where we have lived before we think Cornwall stands far ahead. Cornwall has great facilities with more parks, indoor and outdoor pools and rinks than anywhere else we have
I am still puzzled why this council and the federal government wont get involved in changing the location of the toll booth to the southern portion of Cornwall Island allowing free access to Cornwall Island for people of Cornwall and Canada. Our president of the Chamber of Commerce has clearly stated that are businesses have decreased their sales by at least 25%. I have approached our federal member to no avail, he claims that it is not his responsibility. I truly believe that the bridge federation is a federal responsibility. I believe that all citizens including our neighbours on the Island should also become involved. Mohawk children are attending American schools due to long wait times on the bridge. Our native friends are also purchasing appliances in the USA as they cannot get these appliances serviced due to long waits on the bridge. Cab drivers don't want to attend on the Island as they loose one hour of cab fair. Citizens of Cornwall cannot attend sports events and visitations to museum s or Nursing homes on the Island without paying a toll of $6.50 to attend events on Cornwa ll Island which is part of Canada. Where is the justice? Thank you, Councillor Gerald E. Samson.
lived. The downtown and surrounding area is very clean and well kept. The parks, walkways, culverts, roadways and any other area requiring cutting/maintenance are really well tended. Work on the roads seems to be conducted very efficiently with a minimum of disruption and mess. Snow removal was fast and efficient, bus service is great and we could go on. Congratulations to Cornwall City staff. Whether they be put on by the town or local service clubs, the numerous activities throughout the year with lift-off, art in the park, Santa Claus parade, rib fest, fallfest, waterfest, winterfest, the car show, etc are fantastic – Lamoureux Park is a great facility to hold many of these events and we are amazed to see how quickly and well the park is cleaned up afterwards. The people in town have been incredibly friendly and helpful, whether they be neighbours, store/restaurant personnel, service providers, town employees etc. – We are not blind to some less than positive aspects but these are trivial compared to all the truly positive aspects of living in Cornwall. Cornwall is a great place to live, we could not be happier with our decision to move here– keep up the great work. Kathleen and Peter McArthur P.S. If you ever want to ask us anything that may help in getting people interested in moving to Cornwall we would be happy to provide input.
Taking Back It has been a whirlwind year, and now as the winter season approaches, I realize it is time to take stock and take back what I have given up or lost control of, and also decide what to let go of. This is a time of year when I reflect on the year that was. In some ways, I made great strides, in others I have faltered, but instead of holding a pity party, I am moving forward in what I hope will be a defining year.
I also assessed my spending and where I can cut. This means picking priorities, saying no more often and enjoying what I have. It is also time to say goodbye to what isn’t working. After work last night I headed over to see my friend Kim and we discussed everything. We are both making changes, and while talking to her I could visualize the changes I wanted. I voiced them and gave her encouragement made me realize it is time to let go in some ways and take back in others. Keep smiling and moving forward no matter what!
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Being someone who makes decisions based on my heart, I have reexamined what this means. Sure, I still want to keep what makes me who I am, but I also know that I have often caved when I really wanted to stay strong. I made some holiday plans, I’m reducing my traveling and also learning to plan ahead more. In my writing course I realize that I am not the best planner or plotter, and this is something I want to work on. After the Open House at the college last weekend, I picked up what I needed and went home and made a delicious chili which simmered throughout the day. I had dinner ready and enough to freeze and eat the next day. The following day I made a hearty potato soup and again planned ahead. It was nice this week not having to worry about meals and I wasn’t doing the end of the week, didn’t eat it so have to toss it dance. With a little preplanning, some list making, I can enjoy time and ensure I eat properly. I also was asked to continue in the Fitness Program at work and training with one of our students. This will help keep me on target and helps me to centre and balance my life. I achieved personal goals and now I can continue and maybe achieve a few more.
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Each apprentice left the workshop with at least six completed projects. It is a strong indication that an advance course will be a possibility in the spring noted organizer Elaine Arkwright. The workshop was held at 124 Anthony. Members of Focus Art wish to thank the staff of Options jeunesses for their generous hospitality. Louise Lauzon summed it up very well as she spoke to visitors to the class: "I'm having a great time. A lot of fun. It's intense, interesting and eye-opening". Rose Desnoyers, President of Association FOCUS ART Association www.focusartonline.org info@focusartonline.com rosedesn@cogeco.ca
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Twinkling blue and silver lights danced through out the elegantly decorate salons of the Civic Complex Monday night. The sponsors of the Welcome Wagon Bridal Showcase out did themselves again, putting on an impressive display of their talents as well as their specialized services. Brides, as well as their guests, had many questions for the sponsors of the show.
The Fashion Show orchestrated by Jocelyn Tremblay of Bridal's Dream, started with a wide variety of attendants dresses, as well as many of the accessories that go with them, to make each outfit truly unique. They were followed by the very important fashions for the Mothers of the Brides / Grooms and family members. And of course, men in their tuxedos were seen, here and there. Be still my beating heart! The Best was saved for last! The Bridal Gowns!. Jocelyn had an amazing display of gowns in styles from Antique Lace to Nouveau, in all sizes and designs. Something for everyone.
of the runway to assist her down the stairs. She must have wondered why he was coming up the aisle, until he went down on one knee and asked "Chantal, will you marry me?" A lot of cheers and a few tears were shed through out the Salons. AND yes! Chantal said She would!
As the final model walked down the runway, she was concentrating on showing off her dress. As she turned to come back, she looked up and saw the male model, in his white tuxedo, waiting at the end
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With my personal goal of raising $500 for Agape Centre before the end of December and keeping “HEALTH” in mind, I have asked local business owners to donate a gift towards a group “Health Basket”. Their generosity is so AMAZING that I have decided to create two themed baskets. For the minimum donation of $2 you will have the chance to win one of these amazing baskets the week before Christmas.
Here is a list of the great local businesses participating in this group effort to help the less fortunate in our community;
- The Health Nut (gift certificate and dry goods mixes+ Inspirational Chicken Soup for the Soul book) - Lisa Blanchard (4 guest passes to Spirit Tree Yoga Studio) - Marie-Andree Ouimet Photographe (30 minute photo session) - Noah Morin (Serenity Massage and Wellness gift certificate) - Shannon Champagne (6 guest passes at A Lil’ Pole Fitness) - Judy Kerr (Steeped Tea product) - Julia Beshara (Organics by Julia products) - Zumba with Jasmine (gift cert. for 5 mixed classes (Zumba fitness, toning and sentao) as well as Zumba kids gift certificate for a session (5 classes). - Caitlyn Richer (Young Living Essential oils product samples and Ningxia Red sample (goji berry juice infused with essential oils )
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I am thrilled to welcome my friend Julia Beshara (Organics by Julia) to my shop. “My organic beauty products are handcrafted with organic oils, therapeutic grade essential oils, and organic raw butters. I will give you helpful tips on skincare and why to use organic!” Julia also carries a line of baby products “Fifty Toes”(inspired by her 5 beautiful children). So stop by and see all that she has to offer, great Christmas gifts and stocking stuffer ideas.
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things are Exciting happening this Saturday, November 23rd at The Health Nut’s shop. Located at 812 Pitt Street, unit 40 (just passed Earthway Chiropractic Clinic, on the left side, small restaurant with black railing around the patio) …9am to 4pm… don’t miss out!!
Upcoming “Christmas Market” There will be a Christmas fundraiser held at Holy Trinity Secondary Catholic School on December 5th from 5- 9 pm. The event was organized by Angela Pilon & Renée Carrière. The fundraiser is to send students from local catholic high schools for the Dominican Republic Mission Trip where the students will be working in an orphanage helping the less fortunate. There are five from St. Joseph's C.S.S., four from Holy Trinity C.S.S. and two students St. Matthew's C.S.S. These youths were specially selected for the mission, and have worked very hard for this opportunity. The amount per person which must be raised is $2500.00. There have been many community and individual school events in order to raise the funds for the mission, though this past year.
Several events that will take place at the market include; Zumba with Jasmine who will be doing demos at 6pm & 8pm, Santa will be there for pictures from 5-7 for only 5$ (50% of sales goes directly to the mission team), and there will be several amazing raffle baskets at the door 10$ for ten tickets. The first 50 people to arrive will receive a goodie-bag filled with amazing giveaways!!!
There will be many vendors’ present, great for doing some of your Christmas shopping. Tables sales & raffles ticket proceeds will be going to the Mission Team. There were many sponsors for this event, which include; SC Vinyals, Kia of Cornwall-Todd Sullivan, Button Up Jewelry, SDG Taekwondo, Creative Treasures, Jasmine-Zumba, Tot Spot. Those were only a few of the many sponsors. To see the full list of sponsors and activities available, please go online and check out their webpage at http://missionteamchristmasmarket.weebly.com/ or just come on down and check it out in person! April Lea Chaffee-Wall First Year Journalism Student at St. Lawrence College, Cornwall Campus
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My NEW raw chocolate protein balls are a huge hit!! They are amazingly nutritious and delicious. They were literally gone within minutes, which is a great sign of appreciation. I am presently working on creating many more recipes to give you a nice variety of flavours. Sweet success!!! Comments from my regular clients concerning this treat ; “Sweet goodness”, “OMG heavenly bites”, “Ok, I’m keeping all of these for myself”, “Now, I have to figure out how to walk in the house without anyone finding out?”, “Rawsome Goodness!”…….. I will always try to find a way to create a recipe if you have special food intolerances. I make it my personal mission to help everyone enjoy life the natural way. My “Tea for charity” is always an ongoing way to raise funds for local charities as well. For the minimum donation of $1 you can enjoy a green or cinnamon tea. In health….. Sylvie Thibert (The Health Nut) thehealthnut@cogeco.ca 931-3119 or 662-3834
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Vagabond Theater Presents Rob Bundy's Guys In A Garage November 14,15,16,21,22,23 at 8 pm. Dream Builders Studio 2107 2nd St. W. Tickets 15$ on sale at Scotiabank,Cornwall & Seaway Valley Tourism 11 Water St.W. Celebrate Recovery " A ChristCentered Recovery Program" find freedom from you hurts, habits, and hang ups through God's Healing power. We meet every Friday night at 7:30 pm at Fountaingate Christian Assembly 949 Mohawk Drive Cornwall, Ontario (613 932-0685) or fountaingate.org
SAT NOV 23 Bowl For St. John Ambulance at Nativity Lanes. Contact Valerie, 613.933.8257 to register your 6 player team and get a pledge form. Vagabond Theater Presents Rob Bundy's Guys In A Garage November 14,15,16,21,22,23 at 8 pm. Dream Builders Studio 2107 2nd St. W. Tickets 15$ on sale at Scotiabank,Cornwall & Seaway Valley Tourism 11 Water St.W. C-Way Sound Barbershop Chorus An Evening Of Song at 8 pm. Trinity Church, 105 2nd St. W. Tickets: Adults: 15$ Students: 10$ on sale at TD Canada Trust, Cornwall Square. Harvest Roast Beef Dinner Hosted by: Knox - St. Paul’s United Church 800 12th St. East, Cornwall, ON 6:00 pm Local Entertainment Price: Adults $20.00 Children under 10 Free Bake & Craft Sale from 9 am to 12 noon. Chateau Gardens Activity Room, 105 Military Rd., Lancaster Crime Stoppers "Bowser and Blue" Aultsville Theatre, Cornwall
SUNDAY NOV 24
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. 10:30 am, 949 Mohawk Drive, Cornwall
Please join the Cornwall Interfaith Partnership for good food, including halal, kosher and vegetarian options, suitable to all cultural traditions, good discussion and fellowship at 1:30 pm at Knox St. Paul's United Church. This will be an opportunity to gather for lunch and learn from each other about what we need to do to cultivate mutual respect in our diverse community.
MONDAY NOV 25
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TUESDAY NOV 26 Cornwall Business Network Breakfast meeting, 7:45 am at Ramada Inn. BUSINESS BINGO! Many Prizes to be won. RSVP to rsvp@cornwallbusinessnetwork.com - Everyone in Business Welcome, $15 members $20 non-members. Bereaved Families Adult Afternoon Support Group Meeting from 1 pm to 3 pm, 216 Montreal Rd. Topic: Ray of hop. Call 613.936.1455 for more information Chamber Pub Nite 5pm to 7pm at Table 21: Steakhouse & Oyster Bar, 157 Pitt Street, Cornwall
WED NOV 27 St. Lawrence Secondary School Hospitality program invites you to a Community Supper on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at the school. This dinner will feature community partners who will be in attendance offering door prizes and information. $10.00/Adults, $5.00/Students
THU NOV 28 Seaway Toastmasters and Riverdale Terrace Retirement Residence present “An Evening of Storytelling” from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm in the Social Hall, Lower Level, Riverdale Terrace Retirement Residence, 1200 Second Street West, Cornwall. The evening will feature members of the Seaway Toastmaster Club, including keynote storyteller Francis Rounding on “The History of St. Lawrence River Rafting” and "Blind Trust”. Admission is free. Refreshments provided. Everyone welcome. For more information, call Riverdale Terrace at 613-932-3707. SD&G Historical Society Fall Lecture Series 7 pm. Cornwall Community Museum, 160 Water St. W. Topic: Old St. Columban`s Cemetery with Marjorie Vallée & Rick Larin Women Entrepreneurs of Cornwall & Area Dinner Meeting 6 pm. Ramada Inn, 805 Brookdale Ave. Guest Speaker: Lara Wellman, Social Media Strategist. Members: 22$, non-members: 25$
FRI NOV 29 Celebrate Recovery " A ChristCentered Recovery Program" find freedom from you hurts, habits, and hang ups through God's Healing power. We meet every Friday night
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at 7:30 pm at Fountaingate Christian Assembly 949 Mohawk Drive Cornwall, Ontario (613 932-0685) or fountaingate.org Open Mic @ the Grind The Brawl At Nativity Hall Get your fix of 8 hard hitting & intense action packed matches featuring all your favourite prowrestling superstars when TVCOGECO & Mecca Pro Wrestling present “The Brawl At Nativity Hall” - at 8:30 pm Fundraiser at the Fashion Hanger - 6 pm children will arrive & Mrs. Claus will come in around 6:30 pm. There will be gifts for all the kids during the story time. Kids should wear their pj’s and they will get milk & cookies. Proceeds to go to an area family who has lost everything. The Fashion Hanger is located at: 127 Augustus St, Cornwall, Ontario (613) 363-9446 for more info.
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TRY SOME WARM FUDGE BATTER PUDDING
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FOR THE PUDDING: 2 tbsp. melted butter 1/2 cup white sugar 1 tsp. pure vanilla 1 cup unbleached allpurpose flour 1 rounded tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. fine salt
Hi there to everyone sitting back relaxing and reading Cornwall's friendliest and most informative newspaper this week. I do hope that you are getting yourselves ready for brrrrrr the colder weather that is slowly creeping into the cracks and crannies of our households. The thrift stores are stocked up with all of your Wintery needs and wants at affordable prices. There are Christmas decorations and cards, as well as many choices of hats, boots, scarves and coats to choose from. When you purchase any item from the Agape Center, Salvation Army and or Value Village, please note that you are helping many others that are less fortunate than yourselves in our community.
I had a most wonderful time spent with my newest grandson, Odin this week. He was one week old last Thursday and had gained 7 ozs. since his birth. Odin and Mom (Tonya) are doing really well, and Daddy, Luke is better than well and went back to work this week. I stayed at their home to help with my newest, little man, Odin. By help, I mean I took over in hugging, holding and babysitting when Mom went out for a few things. My! My! My! I really do love Being a Grandmother!!! Grandmothers and Grandfathers have the best positions in life. We can love, teach and spoil our grandchildren all that we want and then when it is time for mom and dad to take over, all we have to do is give a call.
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Optimism Opens Doors So, you’re down in the dumps and you’re thinking why me?! Why does everything suck? You can’t get a good guy and when you do, it doesn’t work out. Maybe you’re having trouble finding a job or your money situation is garbage. I’m sure you find yourself looking around wondering why everyone else’s lives are coming together great and you’re stuck in one spot–with reverse as your only option. Well, the truth is, if you believe nothing will get better, you’re right. If you believe you don’t deserve the good things you’ll never get them. BUT if you start understanding the reason why you aren’t getting the things you want, you can make it better. So, now that all that negativity is out of the way, let’s bring in my friend Optimism. People aren’t lying when they say positivity is the key to life. Humans create their own realities so you need to start living an optimistic life and I can promise you, things will turn around. If you’ve been having trouble with relationships, consider this: you’re negative attitude is not attractive. People don’t want to get to know a Debbie Downer and even if you draw on a nice smile and fake an impressive laugh on your first dates, you will still be giving off an energy that others around you can feel. Positive people are happy people and happy people are pretty people. So many people think that being a positive person means only SAYING optimistic things. This is untrue. You can go around saying you’re happy, you’re great, you’re dandy but unless you start truly feeling that energy, nothing will change. Don’t get me wrong, you’re heading in the right direction because saying positive things is a perfect start, but now you have to start BELIEVING them.
I don’t know how many times I’ve seen people go to bars and say “Man, I never get the good guys” or “I won’t meet anyone tonight, I never do”. That’s when I look them in the eye and tell them they aren’t getting what they want because they don’t believe they can! They go out and automatically shoot off negative energy that keeps guys away…. the sleazy guys might be too drunk to see it so these girls often still find someone to go home with, but in the end they aren’t meeting the “right” guy because they aren’t using positive energy to attract him. The honest truth is: If you want something you can get it. Yes, we’ve heard our parents tell us this since Kindergarten but they were right! You should never go to a bar thinking you CAN’T pick up that hot guy in the corner. You need to go to that bar and KNOW that you’ll get him (providing he’s single). When you let go of your insecurities and start going after you want, believing you will get it…you’ll see the world is within your grasp. This goes for anything: friends, job, money. If you’re down about life and can’t get out of the hole you’re in, fashion a rope full of REAL optimism and crawl out of the shit you’re stuck in. It’s really not that hard and you may get knocked down a few times, but life throws even the most positive person a knuckle punch sometimes. The difference between that person and you, is that she understands things will get better. She knows that being positive will attract good energy and her attitude will attract good things. So keep a smile on your face, start small. Go out and unlock that confidence within you because you deserve good things and your life can get better. Just remember, if you will it to happen–good or bad–the results will be in your favour. So stop being a Negative Nancy and start opening doors with your optimism.
Your Eternal Optimist, The Love Hawk Shannon loves love. She has a passion for people and understanding the little things that make everyone unique and similar, all at the same time. She has degrees in Communication Studies, Psychology, and Broadcast Journalism but it’s the school of life that taught Shannon most of what she knows about love and relationships. Visit her blog at: thelovehawk.com
LE COIN FRANCO
Que mijote L’Amalgame?
Au retour d’un saut dimanche à Ottawa au cercle communautaire des auteurs de théâtre de l’Est, animé par la dramaturge Annick Léger, notre trio discute de l’article hebdomadaire au journal The Seeker.
Ce lundi la troupe de théâtre de L’Amalgame enchaînait déjà les dix scènes du premier acte de la pièce Le Gars de Québec, qui sera présentée en février 2014.
Les jeudis soirs le Chœur en fête perfectionne son répertoire du temps des fêtes en prévision de ses présentations semi-annuelles en décembre dans quelques résidences et centres de services aux aînés. Réunion du conseil d’administration lundi prochain, avant la prochaine répétition, pour planifier le meilleur soutien aux nombreuses activités de 2014 qui soulignera le double anniversaire de notre jeune organisme.
La Bibliothèque publique de Cornwall (BPC) accueillera de nouveau les Écrilibristes à compter de 16h le mardi 26 novembre 2013 : bienvenue aux intéressé.e.s désirant se joindre à notre hommage aux Catherines.
Toujours à la BPC, le club de lecture les Mille Feuilles recevra un invité spécial à compter de 18h30 le mardi 3 décembre 2013 : M. Magreb Botros partagera alors avec nous sa vision personnelle de l’Égypte actuelle.
Bienvenue à tou.te.s !
Robert Perron 613-936-2051 perron.robert@sympatico.ca
CHAP PROGRAM participates in Operation Christmas Child
The Tri-County Literacy Council’s Community Homework and After School Program got into the holiday spirit early this season, as they participated in Operation Christmas Child. The program’s 22 children filled up 12 shoeboxes, mostly with donations they brought in themselves.
“The entire purpose of the project was for them to understand the importance of giving.” says Sayqa Akhtar, CHAP Coordinator. “And to have a little bit of the feeling of it’s not just receiving, Christmas is not just about getting presents and all the fun stuff.”
Operation Christmas Child is run through Samaritan’s Purse. Shoeboxes are filled with toys, school supplies, hygienic items and candy and are then distributed to children throughout 14 third-world countries.
Donna Riviere, a Literacy Worker for CHAP, says that they were amazed at how fast the boxes were filled. “The children really had fun going with their parents to buy things to donate.” She says, “They were really excited to take part in this.”
“We had to tell one child to stop bringing things in” adds Ahktar, “They were coming in with new things every day; We didn’t have any more room in the boxes!”
CHAP is an after school program for children ranging from Kindergarden through Grade 8. It is funded by the Royal Bank of Canada, and administered through the Tri-County Literacy Council.
For more information, please contact Sayqa Ahktar at 613-932-7161 or hwkcentre@tricountyliteracycouncil.ca
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Packrat Organization 101
Dinner Table Etiquette for Special Occasions
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My definition of being organized includes knowing what to do and when do to it. With the holiday season approaching, you may be meeting new people and be invited to new places. You can avoid potentially awkward or embarrassing situations if you know a bit of social etiquette. It is considered good manners to respond to an invitation within a week of receiving it. Depending on the occasion, there might be a dress code, so dress accordingly and NEVER attempt to "out dress" the hostess. Be punctual never arrive more than 10 minutes late. If you wish to bring a guest as your partner, always check with the host first. If you are the host and a guest arrives with an unexpected friend, be polite and courteous, and speak with your inconsiderate guest at another time. This unexpected occurrence could result in not enough room at the dinner table and making your partner feel unwelcome. Always take along a small gift for your host and hostess. Flowers, chocolates, or wine are always appreciated.
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The "Do's" While Sitting At The Table
Once seated, unfold your napkin and use it occasionally to wipe your lips or fingers. At the end of dinner, leave the napkin tidily on the place setting. It is good dinner table etiquette to serve the lady sitting to the right of the host first, then the other ladies in a clockwise direction, and lastly the gentlemen. While eating, hold the knife and fork with the handles in the palm of the hand, forefinger on top, and thumb underneath. If you wish to rest while eating, put the knife and fork on either side of the plate between mouthfuls. When you have finished eating, place them side by side in the center of the plate. Never put the knife in your mouth. If you do not like the food presented to you, it is polite to make some attempt to eat a small amount, or at the very least cut it up in little pieces and move it around the plate. It is quite acceptable to leave some food to one side of your plate if you feel as though you have eaten enough. On the other hand, don't leave your plate so clean that it looks as though you haven't eaten in days. Desserts may be eaten with both a spoon and fork depending on what is served.
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During formal dinner, should a lady wish to be excused, it is polite for the gentlemen to stand up as she leaves the table, sit down once she is gone, and then stand once more when she returns. Always make a point of thanking the host and hostess for their hospitality before leaving. It is good dinner table etiquette to send a personal thank you note to the host and hostess shortly afterwards.
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The "Don'ts" NEVER start eating before a signal from the host to do so - wait until they are seated and start eating first. It is not good dinner table etiquette to use one's bread for dipping into soups or mopping up sauces. Slurping and burping are considered very impolite. Talking with one's mouth full is not only unpleasant to watch, it could also lead to choking. Don't stretch across the table over other guests to reach food, wine, or condiments. Instead, ask a guest sitting close to pass the item to you. Picking teeth or licking fingers are also considered very distasteful; the only exception being when eating meat on the bone (such as chicken legs or ribs). In this case, a finger bowl should be provided. Drinking too much wine can be very embarrassing. Where a different wine is served with each course, it is quite acceptable to not finish each glass. Good dinner table etiquette sometimes involves a degree of diplomacy when it comes to the host's choice of food and wine! Don't ever offer criticism; if you feel unable to pay any compliments, remain silent on the subject. Don't forget to make polite conversation with the guests around you. Dinner parties are not just about the food, they are intended to be a sociable occasion.
Marie can be reached at 613-936-6873 www.workeasysolution.com
The River Kings have pulled the trigger on a fiveplayer trade with the Valleyfield Braves.
Cornwall has acquired rugged defencemen Dominic D’Amour and Mario Larocque in exchange for Olivier Filion, Patrick Lapostolle and Danick Paquette. The 29-year-old D’Amour will add more size and grit to the River Kings blueline. The 6-foot-3 and 220 lb. D’Amour was a third-round draft pick of the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2002. He skated in 16 contests for the Jonquière Marquis last season, scoring 1 goal and 4 assists. He also chipped in 15 penalty minutes. Larocque, 35, suited up for the Arizona Sundogs of the CHL last season. In 49 games, he had 7 goals, 15 assists and 118 penalty minutes. The 6-foot-4, 220 lb. native of Montreal was selected 16th overall at the 1996 NHL Entry Draft.
In eight games with the River Kings this season, Filion had four assists. He was acquired in the off-season from Trois-Rivières. Lapostolle appeared in two games for Cornwall this season. Paquette is currently skating for the Utah Grizzlies of the ECHL.
Rodney Wilson, Media Relations, Cornwall River Kings
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roadSIGNS by Betty Healey
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Do No Harm There is an ethical code that guides most of our lives. You may refer to this code as your personal principles or perhaps your core values. For most of us, integrity, the importance of telling truth and keeping your promises, is central to a sense of Integrity. That said, there is another important aspect of integrity that sometimes is overlooked, that of do no harm.
How do we harm? Harming another is often unintentional. It can be as simple as an offhand comment to someone to as serious as gossip. Ah yes, gossip. A few years ago I heard the following story: A priest in his weekly sermon shared with his congregations the confession of one of his parishioners. In her confession she confided that she had sinned, for she had been gossiping about her neighbors. The priest, as her penance, told her to return to her home, cut open her feather pillows, go to the roof of her apartment building and release all the feathers over her neighborhood.
She did as he said, then returned to the confessional. “Father, I have done as you said”. “That is perfect my daughter. Now return to your neighborhood and retrieve all the feathers you released.” “That is impossible”, she responded. “Exactly”, he replied. “When you gossip, the words travel everywhere. You have no idea where they will fall or whose ears your words will reach. There is no way to control the harm that gossip creates and there is no way to retrieve it.”
You know the moral of the story. Not only is gossip harmful, it spreads, like a wildfire in dry bush. If you cannot speak of another with care and concern or in acknowledgement or singing their praises, don’t share.
And the effect on me was even greater. I believed that if I could be the center of attention by putting others down, I would elevate myself. My self-esteem would grow and I would feel better about me. It did not work. In fact the more I pursued this path, the worse I felt. I was not really being me; I was not authentic; I was playing a role I believed others would be attracted to. As time went on, I checked inI with my values and principles. My wonderful husband held my hand to the fire and pointed out that I was acting in a way that was very different from who he knew me to be. He wondered why? I am not sure what the wake-up call was exactly. Perhaps it was a realization that my tactics were backfiring. Not only was I offending others, I was on a selfdestructive path, doing more harm to me than anyone. I decided to simply stop using words as my weapon and attitude as my armor and start being me. It was difficult initially – I had some very well established habits. One day at a time, occasionally moment by moment, I changed, returning to my true roots. My colleagues and friends noticed. “What happened to Betty?” they would ask. “You are different”. I made no excuses and just thanked them for their feedback. Slowly I emerged, the authentic me. I became happier because others accepted me for who I was. I was honouring my values and using my principles to filter my actions. Slowly my self-esteem came out of the gutter. This was the first step in saving me.
Final Thoughts I am frequently alarmed at what I hear, see and read, the things that are being said about others - half-truths, innuendo, always with the suggestion that something else is amuck. I want to say to all of us let’s simply STOP IT! Let us all commit to do no harm and set the intention to lift others up.
Your principles and Values Whether it is gossip or some other harmful interaction with others, always remember that the person you harm the most is yourself. As a young professional in my early twenties I am sure I frequently harmed others. I had a ‘mouth’, a large one. I said things that in hindsight, were frequently harmful to others. It was a way of getting attention. I wanted to leave my wallflower roots behind and to be noticed. Well, I was in a most unbecoming way.
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Be aware of those who openly criticize others and spread gossip. They are not truthful. Understand that putting others down is simply a strategy to elevate oneself. When you experience these behaviors in others, bless them, for they cannot possibly feel good about themselves. If they did, they would not have to do harm . This is my invitation to you to choose the path to higher ground, to lift yourself up by lifting others. See you at the top! Betty Healey Betty Healey is an award winning author, coach and inspiring speaker. You can book Betty for a workshop or speaking engagement at www.roadSIGNS.ca or contact her at betty@roadSIGNS.ca
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The Downtown Cornwall core was a busy place on Saturday as Pitt Street was closed to traffic. Local downtown merchants helped welcome the holiday season by celebrating with Red Saturday. There were many activities planned such as face painting, treats and hot chocolate being served. A street hockey tournament for the children and demonstrations such as Zumba and Taekwondo outside Pommmier Court were also on the agenda - all offered for free courtesy of the wonderful local businesses here in the City of Cornwall.
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Centre culturel, Généalogie, Caisse Populaire A merr y fundraiser: F ood, musi c, song and dance and silent aucti on!
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The Nor’Westers PRESS and Loyalist Museum is pleased to RELEASE present a lecture by David Anderson on “The For immediate distr Maccacre Glencoe,”and to Loyalist be heldMuseum at the Museum The of Nor’Westers Presents on Monday November 25,by atDavid 7:00pm; Admission is $10 Lecture Anderson per person.
Williamstown, November 17, 2013 - The Nor’Westers and Loyalist Museum is pleased to of Maccacre Glencoe present a lecture byThe DavidMassacre Anderson on “The of Glencoe,” to be held at the Museum on Monday November 25, at 7:00pm; Admission is $10 per person.
The refrain of the well-known ballad reads "Cruel is the snow that sweeps Glencoe and covers the graves The Massacre of Glencoe o' Donald." The massacre of Glencoe was perpetrated on the MacIain during a Glencoe and cov The refrain of the well-known ballad reads "CruelMacDonalds is the snow that sweeps blizzard in the winter of 1692. The facts are stark & the graves o' Donald." The massacre of Glencoe was perpetrated on the MacIain MacDona simple: 38 men were murdered, either in their during a blizzard in homes the winter of 1692. The facts arethe stark & simple: or as they tried to flee glen, while 38 men were murdere either in their homesanother or as they tried to flee the glen, while another 40 women and children 40 women and children died of exposure of exposure after their homes were burned. This act of infamy can be viewed in many ways after their homes were burned. This act of infamy out of it one can tease diverse threads from the warp and woof of Scottish can be viewed in many ways and out of it one can history: William Orange, Sir John Dalrymple, and the Marquis of Breadalbane. explore tease diverse threads from the warp andWe woof of the fertile vecto this story in our talk.Scottish history: William of Orange, Sir John Dalrymple, and the Marquis of Breadalbane. We explore fertile vectors of this Museum’s story in our talk. Lecture Series This lecture will kick-off thethe Nor’Westers and Loyalist Winter
remaining three lectures will be held in the New Year. Check out our website for details This lecture will kick-off the Nor’Westers and www.norwestersandloyalistmuseum.ca. Loyalist Museum’s Winter Lecture Series. The remaining three lectures will be held in the New Admission to the Lecture is $10 per person. Year. Check out our website for details www.norwestersandloyalistmuseum.ca.
For more information contact: Nor’Westers and Loyalist Museum (613) 347-3547 or info@norwestersandloyalistmuseum Admission to the Lecture is $10 per person.
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