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Vol. 4 Issue 47 December 6, 2013

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GREAT BIG CONCERT in Cornwall

Article and Photos by Jason Setnyk

It was a full house at the Civic Complex on Friday night as over 2500 people were in attendance to watch critically-acclaimed folk rock band Great Big Sea take the stage. It was an enchanting and exciting evening for those in attendance. Audience members energetically clapped and sang along to their favourite songs.

This concert is a part of the Newfoundland band’s 20th anniversary tour which coincides with the release of their new two-disc album set. This tour is also noteworthy because it is the last time Sean McCann (left) will be playing with the band.

Earlier in the day lead singer Alan Doyle (above) surprised participants of a swim competition at the Aquatic Centre by singing the national anthem O Canada before the event commenced.

View more photos of the concert by Jason Setnyk and a review of the concert by April Lea Chaffee on page 4.

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Presented by Jason Setnyk News & Politics ANNUAL YEAR IN REVIEW MEETING SET FOR DECEMBER 18TH INPUT - The date has been set for the annual Year in Review meeting, hosted by Team Cornwall.

The meeting on December 18th will be the fifteenth consecutive year that a recap of the year’s economic activity has been compiled by the City’s Economic Development Department.

Doors will be open at 7:00 a.m. and the meeting will begin at 7:30 a.m. sharp at the Galaxy Cinemas on Second Street East. “Throughout the year companies and individuals invest in our City – leading to new jobs and new assessment,” said Mark Boileau, Manager of Cornwall Economic Development.

“Some development projects are well known, while other investments are less visible. All of the economic activity is important and every dollar invested goes towards helping Cornwall grow and prosper.” The meeting always attracts a full house of community and business leaders, and Mayor Bob Kilger is expected to welcome a number of out-of-town guests as well. “Cornwall has increasingly been a topic of interest in corporate boardrooms across Canada,” said Mayor Kilger. “That interest leads to investment which generates more interest and investment.”

The meeting is open to all – regardless of Team Cornwall membership. A light breakfast will be served at 7am, followed by the regular meeting.

TODD LALONDE ACCLAIMED VICE-CHAIR AT CDSBEO ANNUAL MEETING Grenville County and ElizabethtownKitley Township Trustee Brent Laton has begun his third term as Chair of the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario.

Mr. Laton was acclaimed to the position during the Inaugural Meeting of the Board on December 3, 2013. Entering his twelfth year as a school board trustee, Mr. Laton thanked his fellow trustees for their ongoing confidence in his leadership. Mr. Laton said he welcomed the opportunity to continue to represent the Board. “I would like to thank my fellow trustees for the opportunity to return to this position as chair. I will honour the confidence that you’ve placed in me. I would also like to thank Director Gartland and Executive Council for their leadership. As we move forward, we will remain dedicated to achieving excellence in Catholic education.” Cornwall Trustee Todd Lalonde was also acclaimed during the annual meeting,

returning as Vice-Chair of the Board for the coming year. Mr. Lalonde is now in his eighth year of service as a trustee. “Seven year ago I was so fortunate to be elected as trustee. Thank you for the support you’ve given me, to help me understand this role, and its significance. We are all excited by what goes on in our schools. We are all partners working together toward a common goal. I am very proud to be part of this Board, and to have the opportunity to continue on in the role of Vice-Chair.”

SUMMER COMPANY 2014 - The Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre (CBEC) is now accepting applications for Summer Company 2014. The program is open to students between the ages of 15 and 29 who will be returning to school in the fall and who live in Cornwall, SD&G and Akwesasne.

Summer Company is a program funded by the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Employment (MEDTE) and administered by the Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre, which assists students in starting and running their own business through the summer months. Participants receive hands on business training and are matched to mentors who help guide them through the business stages, and assist with questions they may have.

Each Summer Company participant can receive up to $3,000 to start their own business. “Summer Company is an exciting opportunity for students to do something they love, and learn about the business world first hand,” said Business Consultant Candy Pollard. “Not only does the student get to be their own boss, and receive start-up funding, they also gain valuable entrepreneurial skills as they turn their business idea into a reality.” The Summer Company Program has seen a great deal of success in the region. In the past 7 years, 42 students have opened and successfully run their own businesses, and each has received the maximum grant of $3,000.

Spaces for Summer Company 2014 have been increased with funding for almost 200 additional participants province wide. Interested students are encouraged to contact the Enterprise Centre for more information regarding eligibility and program requirements. Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre staff are available for assistance in completing applications and answering enquiries. Contact the Centre by calling 613-930-2787 ext. #2277 or email cpollard@cornwall.ca

Arts & Culture TRIBUTE TO THE EVERLY BROTHERS - On Saturday, December 14, 2013 from 7:00pm until 11:00pm you can see Jeff Scott and Bernie Jessome perform a tribute to the Everly Brothers. Bernie Jessome who did the Roy Orbison Tribute Back In June comes backs to The Port Theater with this great tribute to The Everly Brothers. With Very Special Guest TJ Jackson. Tickets are available at

Melody Music, the Lottery Kiosk at the Cornwall Square, and the Port Theater from 1pm to 4pm on weekdays, and at St. Lawrence Appliance Service.

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Sports & Lifestyle BOW TO THE KINGS – Alex Bourret scored twice as the Cornwall River Kings climbed back to .500 with a 5-2 victory over the Laval Braves on Saturday night in front of 1,365 fans at the Civic Complex. With the victory, Cornwall’s third in its last four games, the River Kings moved to 6-6-2 on the season. Cornwall outshot Laval 43-28. Lacasse earned the victory in goal with 26 stops. This weekend, Cornwall visits Thetford-Mines on Friday night and is back in action on Saturday at home when Sorel-Tracy comes to town. Press Release by Rodney Wilson. Photo by Allison Papineau.

NEWEST KING HONOURED The newest member of the River Kings is the latest player from Cornwall to be honoured by the LNAH. Julien Corriveau, acquired last week in a threeway transaction, has been named the league’s top offensive rookie for the month of November. In eight games last month, the shifty forward from Beauharnois, QC had 4 goals and 7 assists. Last Saturday, in his River Kings home debut, Corriveau had two helpers in Cornwall’s 5-2 victory over the Laval Braves. Press Release by Rodney Wilson. Photo by Allison Papineau.

Letters & Opinions MARK A MACDONALD: AGAPE VS WALMART SHOWS COUNCIL LACKS VISION - Dear Seeker, Talk about a lack of priorities.

Council allowed a $4 million dollar boost to Walmart to move across the street and then they denied a $50,000.00 grant to Agape for wheelchair access to their building. This Council lacks a real sense of vision and it’s no wonder, they had a strategic planning session so late in their term, what can you expect. -Mark A. MacDonald of Cornwall Ontario.

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by April Lea Chaffee

Wherever I may roam

With the Band I went to see Great Big Sea (GBS) on Friday night. All I really have to say on it is ‘WOW’!

They have spent 20 years doing that; singing in front of crowds. They were energetic and enthusiastic. All around, it was a very entertaining event.

I will start from the beginning. We showed up a little early so that we wouldn’t have to wait in line for our hot chocolate and candy bars. My son asked again and again if they were going to play his favorite song. There was no way for me to know, but seeing as this was his birthday gift, I sincerely had hoped they would. GBS is the only band my child really likes, and in comparison to some of the music out there now, I’m very pleased with that.

Then the band started. The music was blaring; everyone on the main floor was on their feet, screaming and cheering. I had to hold my boy up so he could see, over the heads of those in front of us.

The third song played was the one Daryon had been begging and pleading for. I think he screamed louder than everyone else. At about midway through the concert I brought Daryon back home and put him to bed. Being, almost five years, and awake until 9 was too much for the little guy.

Then, I made my way back to the concert. I was impressed with the enigmatic presence that these men had on stage. They seemed perfectly at home and quite comfortable there. I couldn’t help but laugh as they sometimes horsed around on stage, they would even read notes out to the audience that fans passed them.

The music was great, the songs well delivered and the crowd seemed drawn to them like a fly to a flame.

GBS did two sets, which took a surprising amount of time, though the party in Cornwall had not ended when the band did. After the concert the bars were packed with enthusiastic and excited concert goers.

After the concert, I however, made a speedy detour for my vehicle to fetch my camera, because unless you had pre-registered them, they were forbidden. I then made my way in through a back entrance I knew all too well from my days spent cleaning the arena after hockey games. And there he stood; the lead singer. I waited patiently in

line for my moment with him, so I could ask for a photo. I got two.

One of Doyle posing, and the other of both of us.

Even as the security guard lead him off toward his trailer, a few fans followed. Myself, included, walking directly behind him as I made my way back to my truck.

Even now, he was calling out to the people behind him to watch their step, that it was icy. Most people would have said nothing. I was really impressed with his caring about those out on the icy path leading to the parking lot.

All in all, it was a great concert and fantastic event. I will cherish this memory for many years to come.

April Lea Chaffee-Wall First Year Journalism Student at St. Lawrence College, Cornwall Campus

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But He's an A**hole!

We’ve all been there before. A good friend falls for a guy who seems to be somewhat decent but then somewhere along the line he turns into Lucifer and all hell breaks loose.

It’s safe to say that most of us have watched a good friend fall for a complete asshole. It’s an awful situation really, because you constantly feel like you’re stuck between a rock and hard place; stuck between your morals and trying to be a supportive friend. You start out truly caring about your friend’s situation; listening to her cry when he bails on her again, pouring her a tall drink after another tall fight, telling her she deserves to be treated better, but somewhere along the line you get fed up and you just want to punch your friend back into reality and tell her to break up with the moron.

Unfortunately, punching friends is never good for anyone. The fact that she’s staying with him may seem overwhelming. You may get really angry with her for not taking your advice and leaving him that instant, but the truth of the matter is that she really needs you right now. It’s more than likely she knows she’s being stupid. She knows he’s not good for her and that she deserves better.

She misses how it was between them at the beginning, and whenever he shows her the slightest ounce of respect she gets her hopes up and thinks that things may start improving. She wants to BELIEVE he will get better. She wants to BELIEVE that he loves her (even though she knows in her heart he never will). She wants to be the girl he can’t live without. And even if you don’t believe any of that bullshit, you need to be her shoulder when she realizes not only can he live without her but he wants to live without her.

She needs you now more than ever. She’s a ball of emotions, entangled in a mess too big for her to clean up by herself. She’s probably lying to everyone she knows, defending his “honour”, and sneaking around but don’t hate her for it. She knows she’s all screwed up and in over her head but she doesn’t need to be scolded for it. The fact that she knows is enough. Be there for her and let her know that even though you think it’s a bad idea for them to stay together, you’ll be there by her side whenever she needs you.

This is not about you. It’s not about YOUR morals or YOUR integrity.

Since you’re seeing it up close and personal, it may be easy to get caught up in it but you need to remember that this is her life. She’s learning valuable life lessons and becoming a better person through this all. Her tears are not making her weaker, they are making her stronger and you need to have faith that one day, she’ll be able to walk away.

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Until then, keep pouring her drinks, keep your shoulder cozy, and keep your angry opinions to yourself. Be her support system and her confidante because that’s all she needs right now. On a side note: if the asshole is physically abusing her, forget all that I just said and get a third party involved right away. If the circumstance is less harsh and he’s not not violent just vile, well you just gotta truck through this with her and hold her hand. She needs you a lot more than you need to judge her. Trust me, I’ve been the girl who dated Lucifer and it’s the friends who stuck by me that hold a special place in my heart now. Be that kind of friend.

Lucifer’s Ex-Girlfriend, 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

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UPDATE TO THE PARKING GARAGE AT CORNWALL SQUARE

At Cornwall Square, one of our top priorities is the safety and well-being of our patrons, tenants and the broader community we serve.

This holds true for both the owner and Triovest who is the manager of Cornwall Square. Being responsible for our facility and to the people we do business with is a key principle for both companies and it underlies everything we’re doing at Cornwall Square.

Currently there are two complex engineering projects that will be undertaken in 2014. The first project is the more significant of the two as it entails the replacement of the pedestrian bridges which connect the parking garage to the shopping centre. The second project is the ongoing maintenance and repair of the parking garage. A reputable national engineering firm has been retained for design services and review of construction activities associated with both projects. The entire team is committed to the success of these projects.

The team prepared a plan which has served as a guideline to the repair and maintenance of the parking facility over the years. Over the past months, the engineering firm working with Cornwall Square designed and reviewed the installation of temporary shoring. They are currently working with Cornwall Square to design and review the implementation of the replacement of the pedestrian bridges and the ongoing repair of the parking garage. The future work will follow a strategic plan that adheres to municipal and provincial guidelines, prevailing codes, and standards.

The replacement of the pedestrian bridges is a big project. It will require some adjustments from everyone who accesses the mall and it will take some time to finish. Cornwall Square will try to minimize any disruptions but in the end it will all be worthwhile. The ongoing repair and maintenance of the parking garage will be less impactful than the replacement of the pedestrian bridges.

Cornwall Square will be undertaking a coordinated communications effort to inform everyone interested in these projects in 2014 and beyond. Below are questions and answers that may address some of your concerns. We encourage you to visit our website for more information at www.cornwallsquare.com.

What is happening with your parking garage and pedestrian bridges?

We are in the process of replacing the pedestrian bridges from the parking garage to the mall. Safety during this project is a top priority.

The work on the parking garage at Cornwall Square results from ongoing planning and management. Everything we are doing and everything we plan on doing will be guided by a reputable national engineering firm. The scope and requirements of the project requires that we work with our governmental partners.

Why is the replacement of the pedestrian bridges taking so long to get done?

This is a very significant project that requires substantial resources and planning prior to construction starting. For example, the bridges have a concrete “roof” which we intend to keep in place and this significantly impacts the physical construction process. The bridge replacement is a substantial long-term investment into Cornwall Square and will not be undertaken again for quite a long time. The old saying measure twice - cut once holds true here.

Why is the parking garage always under construction?

Part of the management of a parking garage requires ongoing reviews, repairs, and maintenance. The significance of the replacement of the pedestrian bridges makes it seem more drawn-out than usual.

So what is your timing for repairs of the parking garage and replacements of the pedestrian bridges?

At this time, we plan for the pedestrian bridge replacement project to be completed in spring 2014. The parking garage repairs are planned for fall of 2014. These dates should be considered estimates as there are external factors that impact timing. We will do our best to update the Cornwall community as to exact timing as the construction process draws nearer.

I heard that the Ministry of Labour and Municipality are involved?

At Cornwall Square, one of our priorities is the safety and well-being of our patrons, tenants and the broader community we serve. Being responsible for our facility and to the people we do business with is of key importance for all companies involved. As part of the management of the parking facility, we have met and will continue to meet with the representatives of the government. Given the complexity of the replacement of the bridges and temporary shoring, these communications have been more frequent as of late.

Should I be worried about using the parking facility in the meantime?

Absolutely not – safety is and will continue to be a top priority for Cornwall Square. The engineering firm is currently working with Cornwall Square to design and review the implementation of the replacement of the pedestrian bridges and the on-going repair of the parking garage.This takes time. The existing and ongoing work will follow a strategic plan that adheres to municipal and provincial guidelines, prevailing codes, and standards.

How do I find out what is going on?

We will continue to undertake a coordinated communications effort to inform everyone interested in Cornwall Square about what we are doing with the parking garage project and why. We intend to provide information throughout the project in 2014. That being said if you have any questions about the parking garage and pedestrian bridges please contact the Property Manager directly so we can share the facts with you.

What is being done to ensure the continued success at Cornwall Square?

We are proud to be the number one shopping destination for our customers for the past 34 years, and we expect to be number one, for many years to come! Cornwall Square employs over 700 people and we are proud to be part of the broader community. We believe our retailers, staff, and patrons recognize the value of maintaining the property and ensuring their safety. Recently we hosted our Santa arrival breakfast which was well received by the community with more than 750 people attending that event. We will continue to work with our tenant partners to ensure that Cornwall Square remains the shopping destination for the City of Cornwall and area. While the significant parking garage projects are being undertaken we know that there will be disruptions; we hope to minimize them, but in the end it will be extremely worthwhile for all of us.

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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 Ecole Secondaire La Citadelle Le Club Octogone and Le Club Optimiste de Cornwall are organizing their monthly dance Singles 55+ Meetup & Activity Night 7 pm to 11 pm. Knights of Columbus, 205 Amelia St. Seaway Winds Concert Band Presents Peace On Earth 7:30 pm.

St. Columban's Church, 36 4th St. W. Guest: Pierre Vaillancourt. Tickets: 15$. Children under 10: free. Visit: SeawayWinds.ca.

SAT DEC 7 CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR Gather your family, friends and neighbours for an enjoyable day touring in the country on Saturday, December 7, 2013 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. There are 5 homes decorated for Christmas by the owners themselves, so you will get a real feel for their "Touch of Christmas" The tour also includes 5 additional stops of interest.Tickets for this self guided tour are $20.00 each and available at participating Scotiabank branches in Avonmore, Chesterville, Maxville and Cornwall.

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This week follow the yellow brick road to OZ, in Dream Maker's Production of "THE WIZARD OF OZ" This fun-filled interactive show, ideal for the whole family, will surely be a hit for the young and young at heart. THE WIZARD OF OZ will be the ideal way to start your holiday season. Show dates are this Saturday and Sunday with show times at11:00 & 1:00 at St. Lawrence Secondary.

Tickets are available in advance at Cornwall and Seaway Valley Tourism, or by calling 613-932-3510. Tickets are only $ 5.00.This is sure to be a hit for the whole family.

5 Ton Challenge Food Drive Benson Auto Parts and TVCOGECO are working like Santa’s elves to make the holiday season brighter for those less fortunate in our community. Help us fill a 5 ton truck with non perishable food items for the St. Vincent de Paul Society at the 5 Ton Challenge Food Drive. Join us for fundraising barbeques and drop off your donation at Giant Tiger, 609 Pitt St. or James & Jenn’s No Frills Eastcourt Mall, Saturday, December 7th from 9:30 am to 3 pm.

Multicultural Bazaar & Fashion Show from 10 am to 4 pm, Cornwall Civic Complex, 100 Water St. Admission: 3$., children under 12: free.

Agora Christmas Market 1 pm to 5 pm, Sunday, December 8th from 1 pm to 4 pm. Agora Center, 301 McConnell Ave. Admission: nonperishable or 2$.

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SUNDAY DEC 8 Snowflake Tea & Lunch from 11:30 am to 1 pm. Knox – St. Paul’s United Church, 800 12 St. E. Admission: 10$. Call: 613.938.3704

Christmas Ceilidh from 2 pm to 4 pm. Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame, 19687 William St., Williamstown. An afternoon of music and song.

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

MONDAY DEC 9

Your event would be here if you had called it in. Next time don’t forget: 613-9353763

TUESDAY DEC 10 Seaway Winds Peace On Earth Enjoy the sounds of the Christmas season when the Seaway Winds Concert Band presents "Peace on Earth" with a special performance by saxaphonist Pierre Vaillancourt.

Tuesday, December 10th at 8 pm.

WED DEC 11 BEREAVED FAMILIES OF ONTARIO – Cornwall & area invite you and your family to their C A N D L E L I G H T REMEMBRANCE SERVICE Wednesday, December 11th, 2013 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at Knox St. Paul’s United Church (800 12th Street East, Cornwall, ON) For many, the approaching Holiday Season is anything but Merry, especially if you’ve experienced the death of a loved one.Everyone is welcome!This is a non-denominational service.Together we can share and celebrate our loved ones.Together we can find Courage, Hope and

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THU DEC 12 Women Entrepreneurs of Cornwall & Area December Dinner Meeting 6 pm to 9 pm. Ramada Inn, 805 Brookdale Ave. Members: 22$, non-members: 25$. Music with Roxanne Delage & Santa will be there. info@WeCornwallArea.ca Royal Canadian Legion Seniors Club Bid Euchre 1:15 p.m. 415 2nd St. W. Snacks will be served.

Tri-County Literacy welcomes you to their Annual Christmas Potluck on Thursday, December 12, 2013 from 12:00 p.m. to 2 p.m. Come and join in the merriment!

FRI DEC 13 What images and delights does the word Christmas bring to mind? Families gathering, silent snowy scenes, carol singing, the good wishes of friends and neighbours, colourful light displays, expectations of the peace, hope and joy that a tiny child brings to our world.... These promises –and many more – will be rekindled at our annual Christmas Concerts. Our 50 voice choir is prepared to bring memories flooding to mind, providing many enjoyable moments in the midst of this busy season. St. John’s Presbyterian Church, the Lottery Kiosk at the Cornwall Square and at Home Hardware and also from Choir members. Come celebrate the wonder and love of this magical season with us.

Centennial Choir of Cornwall Christmas Concerts 8 pm & Sunday December 15th at 2 pm. St. John's Church, 28 Second St. E. Adults: 15$. children: 7$. on sale at Home Hardware & Cornwall Square Lottery Kiosk

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ONCE UPON A PAINTBRUSH by Patrick Guindon

SEEKING THE ARTS . SEEKING THE ARTS Children create some of the most incredibly simple, telling drawings. My favourite picture books are the ones inspired by the raw simplicity of how children draw. Oliver Jeffers and David Shannon are two of the most popular (with reason) author/illustrators who create works of art based on the artistic styles of children. Their images are straightforward, lack extreme detail, and convey emotion within seconds. (Check them out – do a quick Google search.)

Borrow your kid’s (or any kid’s) artwork, and render it as your own. No rules – just use the same proportional shapes, until your own drawings morph into their sort of raw, energetically drawn artwork.

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.

If you’re feeling stuck, borrow from your kids. Don’t have kids? Ask your friends to post pictures that their kids have drawn on Facebook! I was sitting in my classroom the other day, after the kids had gone home, looking at their self-portraits on the wall. Immediate smiling was all I could do. Even the boy who out of protest coloured his face red, blue, brown and orange, had created a very telling piece of art. Simple, with unbalanced shapes, misplaced eyes, and intriguingly different interpretations of body parts like hands, legs, and noses, the art of these 7 and 8 year olds just spoke to me.

Later that night as I was checking Facebook, I found an article that showed how an artist had taken kid’s artwork and then painted them realistically. The results are stunning.

It got me thinking – this would be the perfect exercise for adults who don’t feel confident as artists, or for adults who need a shake-up with their art.

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God save the Snow Queen! Great Britain’s world famous Royal Ballet pirouettes into Canadian cinemas this December for a limited two-night engagement, just in time for the holidays. Visions of sugar plum fairies and tin soldiers will soon be dancing in the heads of many Canadians as the UK’s premier ballet, in collaboration with Arts Alliance Media, broadcasts its world-renowned production of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Ballet from the Royal Opera House stage to cinemas across the country.

Tickets are on sale now for the two-night engagement, which will hit the big screen on Thursday, December 12, 2013. An encore performance will be presented on Sunday, December 22, 2013.

“The development of the technology to do this has been fantastic and means that people wherever they live can enjoy ballet from the Royal Opera House in London. It has been great to see the interest and demand for ballet on the big screen.” – Kevin O’Hare, Director, The Royal Ballet.

Audiences will be transported from their cinema seats to the front row of the famed Royal Opera House where they will be immersed in a quintessential British holiday experience live from the Covent Garden Stage.

The series is a must-see event for fans of the ballet, and a wonderful introduction to those who’ve always wanted attend—all for the price of a movie ticket and some popcorn.

About the Nutcracker Ballet

Glittering with Christmas sparkle, The Nutcracker is a firm family favourite and is classical ballet at its most approachable. It features a mesmerizing score by Tchaikovsky, a Christmas tree that magically seems to grow, a fierce battle between the toy soldiers and the army of Mice led by the Mouse King, and the famous dance of The Sugar Plum Fairy danced by Royal Ballet Principal dancer Laura Morera, with Federico Bonelli as the Prince.

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Great Britain’s famed Royal Opera House brought its Live Cinema Series to Canada starting in October with the much-anticipated Royal Ballet performance of Don Quixote, and the beloved Nutcracker Ballet is sure to delight both seasoned ballet aficionados and brand new audiences of all ages. Last year’s UK-exclusive The Nutcracker broadcast was the second highest grossing film in the UK that night, sitting neatly between The Hobbit and Skyfall in the Box Office charts. The Royal Ballet hopes to see similar enthusiasm from Canadian audiences who otherwise would not have the chance to see the beloved British production.

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Hockey News

Jeff Legue making hockey history in the UK What an illustrious career so far for Cornwall’s Jeff Legue. In his 7 seasons with the Sheffield Steelers of the Elite Ice Hockey League in the United Kingdom, Legue has become only the fifth player in Elite league history to reach 500 career points.

His time in Sheffield has made him a household name in the U.K. league.

Legue’s assist on the game winning goal against Hull on Saturday night locked him into the league’s VIP. Sheffield fans flocked to Ice Sheffield to see their franchise player in action and on Sunday night they paid tribute to Legue in fine fashion. At the 11th minute, (a tribute to number Legue has worn since his Cornwall Colts days), the entire arena stood on it’s feet and gave him a one minute salute. Securing the win against Fife and Hull the night before on Saturday gave Sheffield a big 4 point weekend that was much needed.

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Legue is an alumni of the Canadian Junior Hockey League, most notably the Central Canada Hockey League. He stuck out his Junior A career with the Tier II Cornwall Colts. From there he skated to an outstanding collegiate career with Ferris State University. After a quick stop in the East Coast league it was off to Europe for the man they call “Leggy”.

Legue is over a point a game player and is proving that once against this season with his current 30 points in 28 games. His speed, skill and hockey sense are a joy to watch for Steelers fans for many more years to come.

Here’s to you, Leggy, Cornwall’s still looking out for ya!

Ashley March, Owner, www.marchhockey.com New York Islanders writer, www.eyesonisles.com OHL Columnist, www.hometownhockey.ca CCHL writer, www.intheoradio.net www.ohlwriters.com

Get a chance to win 4 Colts Tickets Call in at 613-935-3763 and select “weekly contest”, then leave the name of the player of the week to enter the draw! If you win, the Seeker will send you and 3 of your friends to the next home Colts game!

MONTREAL CANADIENS sign ONTARIO HOCKEY ACADEMY ALUMNI JACK NEVINS to a THREE-YEAR CONTRACT This is an exciting week for a former Ontario Hockey Academy student. Jack Nevins, an alumni of the Cornwall Ontario based private hockey school, has just signed an NHL contract.

According to a press release Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin announced Tuesday the signing of free agent forward Jack Nevins to a three-year contract (2013-14 to 2015-16).

Nevins has suited up for the OHL’s Sarnia Sting, Kingston Frontenacs and London Knights, as well as for the QMJHL’s Prince Edward Island Rocket and Islanders. He also played with the Kemptville 73’s in the Central Canada Hockey League.

Congratulations to both Jack Nevins and the Ontario Hockey Academy.

This is an amazing accomplishment!

Read the press release about the signing of Jack Nevins on the Montreal Canadiens website: http://canadiens.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=694196

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Christmas Open House Saturday, December 7th from noon-4pm

All prAna yoga and outdoor wear is $25 a piece.

10-class passes only $100 (reg.$125) in-store and cash only GIVE YOURSELF THE GIFT OF YOGA THIS MONTH! All of December, Drop-in price only $10 (REG.$15)

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To all of my customers…I always appreciate your weekly visit, we are truly becoming a family and I love seeing all of you on a regular basis.

My “Special December Treats” will be available again this weekend (Raw Turtles, Raw Icy Squares, Raw Nut Butter Cups, Raw Reindeer Droppings, Raw Sugar cones) they were a hit last week-end and I sold out….

Awesome!!!

Gift certificates are always a great stocking stuffer…..my “Health Gift Certificates” are available all year. They have been a hot item this year, many of my regulars will be very happy to find these from Santa. They can be used towards my homemade goods or any of my seminars or workshops.

For every $25 that you spend at the shop…you have a chance to win a $50 Health Nut gift certificate. The winner will be announced on Saturday December 21st , best of luck to all of you!!

This will also be the date that we reveal the two lucky winners of the group “Health Baskets” as well (all proceeds going to Agape Centre). Many local, health related businesses generously donated to help create these 2 amazing baskets. Great time of the year to share all of these great gift certificates and gifts.

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Packrat Organization 101

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Thanks to all of you that shopped here in our community during the Black Friday week-end…nice to see so many of you encouraging our local businesses …much appreciated.

GETTING RID OF CLUTTER - WHAT TO DISCARD Part 2 of 3

Clothes, Shoes and Purses: Seldom worn clothing can accumulate over the years. There can be clothes overflowing from every closet, stacked in boxes and cartons, taking up more room in the garage than the car. Just for the space that they take that could be used to store more needed stuff, keeping seldom used clothes can lead to a lot of clutter around the home.

• Keep two weeks worth of clothes for each season. Most people wear the same clothes in spring and fall. Rotate them at the rate of one outfit everyday. That way, it’ll be two weeks before you wear the same thing twice. Discard or donate the rest.

• Discard damaged or stained clothes. Keep no more than three worn-out outfits for dirty work.

• Limit the number of winter coats each family member keeps and stores. Donate the rest to charity or women's shelter.

• Give your closet room to breathe and get rid of wire hangers you never use - take them back to the cleaner’s. Create a uniform look by having the same type of hangers for all your clothes.

• Discard uncomfortable, old, and damaged shoes. No one needs to compete with Imelda Marcos when it comes to shoes.

• Discard damaged purses and those you rarely use.

Toys And Games: If you have toys belonging to your children they have outgrown or don’t use, ask them to decide what they want to do with them. If your children don’t want them, give them to charity, or put them in the garage sale bin.

Paint And Chemicals: Paint and expired chemicals should never be stored in a non-climate controlled environment. For disposal information, check with your municipality’s local Sanitation Office. Tossing hazardous or environmentally sensitive items in the trash is illegal, and can seriously damage the environment.

Garden Tools: Discard broken or rusted lawn mowers, spades, leaf blowers, and any other lawn, gardening, or landscaping tools you don’t use or can’t be fixed.

Cardboard Boxes: Hanging on to empty boxes may seem like a good idea for shipping or storing items, but they do take up valuable space. Use common sense in the number you keep. You can always go to a grocery or liquor store and get them for free. The only boxes you must keep are for collectibles. The original box a collectible came in may significantly enhance its value.

Gifts: Don’t keep gifts you do not like just because someone you know has given them to you, give them to charity or pass them on instead. Tell people the truth - you are making room in your house, and the rule is: "Anything you have not use for a year, you probably don’t need." You only live once, so live with the things you love, not the things someone else likes. Pass the message you prefer gift certificates, which, you could mention, are much cheaper and less time-consuming for the person giving the gift. Practice what you preach unless the person to whom you are giving the gift wants exactly that specific gift.

This week I would like to honor my special angel. My good friend Cathy Bourgon celebrated her 50th birthday on December 4th and I have to let her know what a special individual she truly is to me. I met Cathy in September 2007, when I began my weight loss journey. Cathy is a huge part of why this program worked for me, with her constant smile and encouragement I was able to stay focussed when challenges and hurdles were in my way.

We quickly developed a great friendship, teaming up to create group outings for the weight loss class and spending time together.

Cathy is one of the most giving, caring and loving person that I have ever met. She is so genuine and honest , Cathy would not ever hurt anyone intentionally and just sees the good in everyone that she meets. She is the true picture of health, runs marathons, swims, bikes and will soon be participating in her first Ironman event…she is such a great leader and I am so impressed with all that she has accomplished. She sees everyone on the same level no matter their weight, looks, beliefs, religion etc….she only sees the heart and good of everyone that walks into her classes. I am so blessed to have met Cathy, I am so fortunate to call her FRIEND… she truly is unique, one of a kind like a rose….Cathy you know that I love you so much as a friend and you will always have a special place in my heart my friend…. Happy Birthday sweet lady…xxoo In health….

Sylvie Thibert (The Health Nut) thehealthnut@cogeco.ca (email address) www.thehealthnut.ca (official website) 613-931-3119 or 613-662-3834

Holiday Decorations: If there are holiday decorations you don’t want anymore, or if you feel you have too many, give them to charity. Also, ask yourself how many times you have displayed certain items in the past years. Check lights - if they no longer work, discard them.

Marie can be reached at 613-936-6873 www.workeasysolution.com

Ontario Hockey Academy Boys Team Win New England Thanksgiving Tournament

Charlie Smart (pictured above) played nearly perfect making approximately 30 saves in a 4-1 win in the Championship game of the New England Thanksgiving Classic Tournament. The Ontario Hockey Academy U18 Prep Team went undefeated with a 4-0-1 record.

“This is the first tournament we won and that makes it extra special. It was a team effort. We played like a team, and we won as a team”, said Smart.

Although this is the first tournament the Boys U18 Prep Team won, they came close twice before, finishing second in two other tournaments earlier this season.

Congratulations to the U18 Prep Team.

Go Mavericks Go!

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Realty Check with Troy Vaillancourt

How to Ensure Your House Does NOT Sell When someone’s house sits for sale for a little while they start to question the strategy taken to get to this point. Is my home appealing to buyers? Did I hire the right agent? Did I over pay when I bought it? Should I have done reno’s in the kitchen instead of the basement?

I have written in the past on how to sell your home quickly and for top dollar and even how to accomplish a successful sale in the wintertime yet I still get questions asking what people can do differently. Today I am going to take a different approach and tell you ways to ensure your house does NOT sell.

1. DON’T LISTEN TO YOUR AGENT Okay so you did your homework on local Realtors, you asked friends and family for their opinion on who they would choose and you interviewed and hired the person who you believe is best to sell your home.

The agent is now sitting with you going through comparable properties to price your home competitively but the price they are suggesting is way too low. Even though the same model home as yours is currently for sale a few blocks over for $15,000 less then where you want to list, your property is worth much more.

So what do you do? List it for whatever you want that’s what! After all it’s your house and you did just paint the bathroom. Even if you are overpriced someone will bring you a lowball offer right? And 3 weeks down the road when your property has had a proper amount of exposure to the market and your agent is suggesting a $10,000 price reduction, stick by your guns, a $500 reduction should be just fine.

2. DON’T ADVERTISE (FOR SALE BY OWNER) If you’re selling your home privately what I am about to tell you could blow your mind.

This is an important one and a trade secret. Step 1 -Take $10 go to your local hardware store and buy a sign that says “House For Sale By Owner”. Step 2 – Put sign up in front of house. Step 3 – Sit back and watch the magic happen. That’s it have faith in the sign it’s a powerful tool. Newspaper and online advertising are far over rated and cost too much anyway.

3. DON’T CLEAN UP AND DON’T LEAVE DURING SHOWINGS I showed a house the other day that had melted cheese on the ceiling in the kitchen. It was fantastic, my clients loved it. If you have litter boxes in your house make sure you do not empty them, the more they smell the better. Keep in mind that even though your house is for sale you still have to live there. People will understand if the sink is full of

dishes or you have clothes all over your bedroom floor.

And make sure you stick around for showings because it’s not awkward or uncomfortable at all for the buyers. For extra points follow them around while they look over the house this way you can hear what they are saying about your property because they will tell you all the things they like about it and definitely all the things they do not like.

Not selling your home is easy to do and by following these simple tips you can master the art of a stagnate property. If for some reason you decide you DO want to sell I have some great tips for you at www.RealtorTroy.ca/blog Best, T Do you have real estate questions you would like me to answer?

Email your questions to troy@remax-cornwall.ca

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

LE COIN FRANCO

L’Égypte d’aujourd’hui avec Maged Botros

Mardi soir dernier, à la bibliothèque publique de Cornwall, une quinzaine de personnes accueillaient monsieur Maged Botros à la rencontre mensuelle du club de lecture les Mille Feuilles. Sa présentation portait sur la situation actuelle en Égypte trop souvent mal connue des occidentaux. La plupart d’entre nous connaissons davantage l’Égypte ancienne que les faits récents qui ont ébranlé le pays.

Open Saturdays from 9am to 4pm.

En à peine 45 minutes, monsieur Botros dépeignait les principaux événements qui ont déstabilisé son pays d’origine et en décrivait les enjeux majeurs : - le fameux printemps arabe de 2011 et la démission de Hosni Moubarak.

- Mohamed Morsi, son élection et sa destitution en juillet 2013 - la prise de pouvoir par l’armée.

-Workplace mini health seminars -3 day juicing cleanse workshops -10 day juicing challenges -Healthy eating cooking seminars

Je félicite monsieur Botros pour ce fameux tour de force si on tient compte de la complexité des faits, de leur interprétation et du niveau varié de connaissance des différents participants.

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Son bref survol très bien illustré fut suivi d’une période de questions et d’un échange d’opinions intéressant.

Je remercie monsieur Botros personnellement et au nom de Mille Feuilles d’avoir réveillé ma curiosité sur l’Égypte d’aujourd’hui et mon intérêt pour ce pays de 83 millions d’habitants qui aspirent à la liberté. En plus de nous faire aimer ce pays et sa littérature.

Prochain rendez-vous des biblivores le 7 janvier, il sera alors question d’internet !

Nicole Labelle nicolerlabelle@sympatico.ca lesmillefeuilles.org

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Nouvelles CFEO-EOTB News

No Sign of Slowing Down Hello there, activity at The Eastern Ontario Training Board is constant!

With 40+ projects under our belt, you can imagine how busy we are and have tons of news to share. Though most of our news can be found on www.eotb-cfeo.on.ca and on Facebook, this particular article focuses on our highlights. So be sure to check out our website often and like us on Facebook! In addition to obtaining more information about the projects listed here, you’ll be privy to all kinds of current, significant labour market news. It’s your one stop source for updates on local businesses and service providers, current job opportunities, interesting labour market articles, events and valuable information provided by Municipal, Provincial and Federal levels of government.

EmployerOne Survey The EmployerOne Survey will provide employers in SDG-PR the opportunity to identify their occupational and skill requirements through an online survey. The results will improve the balance between labour market supply and demand, which in turn will support local economic and social development. Some 165 employers have taken part so far and our goal is to have 507 employers complete the survey before it closes on Jan. 31, 2014. To complete the survey, please visit: fluidsurveys.com/s/emloyeronesurvey2014/.

Local Immigration Partnership of SDG-PR For six months, The LIP of SDG-PR worked alongside Fishrizzo Productions, to create two four- to six-minute videos (one English, one French). They were created to promote SDG-PR to newcomers in order to attract them to our communities. Please post and share the YouTube links provided below so that they will be seen around the world.

Furthermore, we welcome the opportunity to visit your area and complete a presentation on the need to attract more newcomers to our region. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yb-XyVZE3Ao&feature=youtu.be http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=723VYVaTtDc

Young Women Are Leaders Over the past couple of months, our 29 young leaders have been making a difference, through the Young Women are Leaders project. So far our girls developed a young female-led action plan and fostered leadership values, volunteered at a local soup kitchen and participated in a food drive. They hosted guest speakers from Books with No Bounds, the Social Development Council of SDG, City Council and participated in group discussions focusing on topics such as stress management.

Upcoming events include a networking workshop and a workshop on self-esteem. The girls will also sit on various Boards of Directors as youth representatives.

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

Positively Marlene by Marlene Baker

Students from Bishop Macdonell Catholic School

recently participated in “Moustache Day” as part of the “Movember” campaign to support cancer research for men’s health. The school raised $127.00 which will be donated to the local chapter of the Canadian Cancer Society.

Hi to all of you Wonderful, Beautiful & Handsome citizens of Cornwall this week.

Marlene here to tell you of a most touching *Magical Day* that happened to me, last Monday. I just wanted to share it with you, my faithful readers.

It all started on Sunday evening when I happened to be on Facebook. A sweet young girlfriend of mine was going to be attending court the next morning. I volunteered to go with her if she needed someone there to help support her. She did, so I arranged to be there the next morning to pick her up. Not only was I there, but three other friends of hers showed up to help support their friend that morning. She was so very happy and was ready to face her ex and the judge. All went very well and she was ecstatic with the outcome. I had also had a "Note from the Universe" (that I subscribe to) that very Monday (Dec. 2nd) telling me this: You just never know, Marlene, who in the crowd, standing beside you in line or passing you in the street, might be raised in spirit, or even lifted from despair, by the kindness in your glance or the comfort of your smile. But they may never forget. Marlene, it takes so little. The Universe~

After court and the goodbyes were all over, I then decided to go with another girlfriend to help her find a job. We headed for the Cornwall Square Mall. She spoke to a couple of hopeful employers and gave them her resume. After having a coffee at the Food Court, we decided to leave by going out the Sears doorway. That is where I made a "strange lady" at Sears very happy by calling her "cute." All because of my friend pointing out a "cute top" on the wall. The lady thought she was referring to her. My friend said, "No, No, the shirt behind you!" I then said to her, "You're cute too. The lady then said to me, "You just made my day!" She went on to tell me and my friend that her husband had just passed away from cancer, (after 14 years of marriage) and that one of her sisters had died recently as well. Such a very sad story for my friend and me to hear. The lady happened to be there shopping for a bathing suit, because her other sister was taking her to Cuba, to get away from Canada to rest, relax and such. I had to STOP everything I was doing at that very moment as I was compelled to go over and Hug this lady because my heart was so saddened and breaking. I felt I had to reach out to her because of her sad story. I happened to have a sparkly, ladybug brooch on that I unpinned and pinned on her top. I said to her, "Everyone has to have a little *sparkle* in their lives!" I felt by giving her this brooch she could then feel that life isn't all over when you lose a loved one; that there is a "life-spark" or a "life-light" still burning to keep you and to help you to go on living. I also gave her my business card and told her she could phone me, if she ever needed someone to talk to. She walked away from us with a smile on her once saddened face and a much happier disposition.

This all made me feel like I was doing some of the angel's work last Monday. It also made me feel like a "Good Samaritan" as well. I felt so wonderful inside to have made these "Monday Ladies" so much more happier and to have made them all Smile that day. BTW,The friend who put in her resumes at the Mall had a call back the next day, not from just one, but two possible employers. YAAAY FOR HER!!!

I really hope you enjoyed my story this week and I hope that it will help inspire you to do something "Special" in your lives this Christmas Season and for every other kind of season, as well.

I AM GRATEFUL; IF IT WEREN'T FOR WHERE I'VE BEEN, I WOULDN'T BE WHERE I AM!!!

Paying It Forward.. In One Way.. One Day at a Time... Starting with a Smile... Please Pass One Along.

Thank you Marlene Baker of www.fashionography.ca

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The pressure is on, the Christmas rush has begun.

Black Friday and now, Cyber Monday are behind you yet you still have a thousand things to do. There is baking and decorating and partying and…..OMG I am out of breath. The list of to do’s stretches for three pages and every other minute you are adding another item to the list. And you just noticed that as long as this list is YOU ARE NOT ON IT!

from CORNWALL November 2013 SCRABBLE RESULTS November 2013 ---------------------------------------------Highest Average Lucille Fay 342 pts.

STOP! Come up for air. I am giving you permission to make this season easier on you. By the way, this is not only a suggestion, I think you will find that it is a must do. Are you ready?

Highest Score Jen Frampton 430 pts.

The 1% Rule Here is my recommendation for you for this upcoming season – dedicate 1% of everyday to YOU. I will save you the trouble of calculating it: 1% of 24 hours equals 14.4 minutes. Oh go crazy, make it 15 minutes each day.

Most Games Won Lucille Fay & Mary Geoffrion

Here is how it works. This time slot of 15 minutes must be used for you and only you. It is a time for BEING not doing. That means it is not a time dedicated to lengthening the ’to do’ list, or shopping, or chatting with a friend. It is meant to renew you and re-energize you which means it is a 15 minute pause for no one but you. No friends are invited to share it unless you are being quiet together.

My final suggestion I refer to as Book Ends. This one I have to explain as it is a strategy I teach as part of our ME FIRST Program. First, split the time into two chunks of 7-8 minutes each.

Dedicate the first chunk to early morning. Before you jump out of bed in the morning, consider your day. Breathe into it. Before you review your ‘to do’ list for the day, check in with who you plan to BE that day. Example, “I am calm and energized.” Next set your intentions for the day. Example: My day will unfold easily and effortlessly. Everything on my ‘to do list’ will occur naturally.” This approach allows YOU to be clear on what you are attracting that day as well as influence the energy around you.

The second chunk of 7-8 minutes is for your evening. As you lay your head to rest, and before you go to sleep, take a moment to review your day and to express gratitude for how the day unfolded. Remember the intention you set in the morning and notice how this influenced the activities and interactions of your day. Should you fall asleep while doing this, consider this – you will fall asleep in gratitude.

The Book Ends are designed to lift your spirits. By being intentional in the morning, you have more influence regarding how things unfold in your life and by being grateful in the evening, you hold yourself in a positive energy field. Overtime this simple practice will keep you spiritually uplifted and feeling less exhausted by the pace of your life. And yes, it is a strategy for any season, not just this one.

What will this do for YOU? In times when expectations of self and others are high, the thing that suffers the most is making time for self. I recognize that placing yourself on your priority list at this time of year seems like an impossible task. Or is it? Can anyone not claim 15 minutes each day for oneself? In my view 15 minutes is a chewable chunk that anyone can bite off and dedicate daily to oneself.

The benefits are simple, a strategy for keeping yourself healthy and resilient during one of the busiest and most demanding seasons. Your health allows you to then be fully of service to others, just as you choose to be, and to land in the holidays with energy and an ability to actually enjoy the festivities. Unless I am wrong, many of those whom I see preparing for the season become so engrossed in getting ready that they are totally pooped when Xmas arrives. This year make a choice to change this.

Final Thoughts Here is my final challenge. For the next 21-days, dedicate 15 minutes each day for you.

Use any of the techniques listed above. It takes 21 days to establish a new habit and this is one habit I believe you will want to continue.

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

Number of Bingos (Player uses all 7 letters in one play) Norma Forsyth 1 Mary Geoffrion 1 Lucille Fay 3 Jen Frampton 2

Highest Bingo Norma Forsyth politest 83 pts

by Kris Ward

I hear your panic, how could you possibly fill 15 minutes if you are not allowed to DO anything! What a concept. Ready for some suggestions: 1. A 15 minute meditation 2. A massage 3. A warm bath to candlelight, eyes closed, soft music playing 4. Dancing by yourself around the living room 5. A nap 6. A 15 minute walk in nature 7. A break where you simply allow yourself to breathe and escape 8. A yoga class

8/9 games

Highest Cumulative Spread Marion Clement +59

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roadSIGNS by Betty Healey

RESULTS

The One Percent Rule

O’Christmas Tree In just a few short weeks, it will be Christmas again. A magical time of year where everything seems possible. Okay, maybe I am watching too many of my favourite holiday movies; but with the right attitude, it can seem better, no matter what the circumstances.

Last year, I made a monumental move to a new city, and let go of so many things. I knew I was missing some of my treasures and hoped they hadn’t been given away or tossed out during the move, but a friend who stored some boxes for my when I moved, had the missing pieces. As I unpack all of the decorations I held onto, I was able to set up my tree and decorate it.

This is the first step to embracing the season for me . I accomplished this last night, while watching some of my favourite Christmas movies. I realize I came up a bit short on my multi-coloured lights, and considered starting over again, but instead continued with the bright white ones on top. It wouldn't win and tree decorating contests, but it is a reflection of me. When combined with all of my treasured ornaments, I merge my Christmas past and present and maybe a touch of the future.

My biggest connection to home is my beloved Pommier angel ornaments that my father has picked up for his girls over the course of many years. They adorn the tree with their message of hope and peace.

Amongst the many angels are my Disney ornaments that I collected when Brad was very young. Characters from Gone with the Wind, Rudolf, Gremlins and even Spiderman makes an appearance. My tree is not aesthetically balanced, but it does show what matters to me and my family.

The best trees are the ones that are a reflection of the person or family that set it up. It doesn’t need expensive ornaments, or have be 7 feet tall, it can be a mishmash of handed down ornaments, home-made decorations, boxing day collectables, or whatever inspires you. I recently watched a Christmas movie called the Twelve Trees of Christmas. The library held a tree-decorating contest that was concocted to save a beloved library and the participants incorporated ideas that are a reflection of them and what is important to them.

Brad is away at college, and is unsure when he is returning, so I decorated without him, but every ornament on that tree has a piece of him in it, and the “Love you mom” ones are still very special. So whether your tree is real or artificial, pre-lit or meticulously placed, has an angel or star at the top, colour themed or a mismatched array of all that is you, enjoy it. There is nothing more appealing than sitting by the twinkling lights of a personalized tree. O Christmas Tree!

Follow Kris Ward’s Blog at: www.kriscrossroads.wordpress.com

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