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WHEN MY WEBSITE WAS HACKED? agonizing experience of a poet and novelist Sept ember 30, 2016 It was the first and most agonizing experience when my site (st ephengil l crit icism.inf o) was compromised or hacked weeks ago. It was more agonizing when the five assistants of my host could not resolve the issue, even after taking from thirty to sixty minutes each on different days. Twice, they referred the problem to their special technicians.

My relentless efforts to put my site back as soon as possible began to show results when I phoned the sixth time and remained on the phone with the assistant for more than an hour. Assistant, from Philippine, pointing

to the possible source of problem, suggested to replace my password as soon as possible. He put my site back manually, but the problem came back. I uploaded my files again, and again the problem came back. He referred the riddle to a senior supervisor. After studying the analysis of other assistants and qualified technicians, he came to know the root cause. He was clear that my site was hacked and it needed hours to fix the riddle. Readers may wonder why to hack the website of a creative writer who writes about peace that is the child of the peaceful means. My simple answer is that for anti-peace cultures, this proper way is improper to seize the crown of their peace. In my case, the maniac messiahs wanted to convey that they have tools to destroy anything that stands in the way of their ideology.

These days it is not difficult to hack an account. For some, hacking is a casual hobby for personal gratification or addiction to make the life of others miserable. Hacking is mostly to steal valuable information or money. It is wrong to assume that there is nothing for the hackers to gain from the site of a poet and novelist. These days, there is a steady increase in hacking to steal intellectual properties and also to repace material to damage reputation.

One good that has come out of this evil is that my site has been resurrected in a more vibrant and healthy shape, though it was costly and time-consuming. The malicious minds did not know that the material of this site is available also on several search engines, including Google, though not at a single spot. In my case, it is not difficult to imagine the possible camp, where the cocktail of a twisted creed is prepared.

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VAGABOND THEATRE ?NIGHT AT THE CABARET? DATES IN NOVEMBER The Vagabond Theatre of Cornwall presents a ?Night at the Cabaret? featuring the one act romantic comedy ?My Narrator? by Norm Foster on November 4th & 5th at 7:30 p.m. and on November 6th at 1:30 p.m. at the Nav Centre in the Noorduyn room, 1950 Montreal Rd., Cornwall. The play is directed by Jenny Dagenais and produced by Dan Youmelle. Cast members include Nancy GagnĂŠ, Cameron MacPhee, Alison Latimer, and Matt Latimer. Dagenais stated: ?Norm Foster?s bright, fast paced romantic comedy will delight local audiences.? Dagenais said that Foster, who has written over 50 plays, has been the most produced playwright in Canada every year for the past twenty years. Also performing at the ?Night at the Cabaret? are comedians Stuart Asselstine and Scott Beaudoin on November 4th and 5th and Mark Vincent and Scott Beaudoin on November 6th. Tickets at $20 are available at Scotiabank Cornwall, 960 Brookdale Ave. Youmelle said: ?Vagabond Theatre will be entering ?My Narrator? in the 2016 Eastern Ontario Drama League One Act Play Festival in Perth on November

11-13.? He indicated that since its inception in 1983, Vagabond Theatre has participated at various times in the Eastern Ontario Drama League festivals and has received awards. For further information, contact Dan Youmelle at 613-938-1930.

STOMPING GROUNDS BISTRO ADDS FLAVOUR TO COTTON MILLS Warm. Humble.

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These three words are the slogan of the Stomping Grounds Bistro in the Cotton Mill district, yet they are equally descriptive of the staff who serve the patrons. Stomping Grounds is situated in a heritage cotton mill that was built in 1873 and served as the source of income for many Cornwall families at the turn of the century. The bistro features exposed brick walls, wood beams and a restored wood floor that still bears the marks of the old steel carts that used to transport bales of raw cotton throughout the mill. Large windows bathe the entire interior with natural light. ?We see the excitement that is building with the development of the Cotton Mill district, and how people are returning to the riverside,? says the cafĂŠ?s owner, Phil Gilmour. ?We are proud to contribute to the revitalization that is not only helping the immediate area, but will hopefully benefit the city as a whole.? The bistro currently offers a lunch and

dinner menu that chef Troy Paquette describes as ?rustic and unpretentious.? Food offerings are complemented with a choice of quality beer and wine, including locally brewed Rurban beer. Credit: Choose Cornwall.

CRAFTBREW WASTE WATER - The St. Lawrence River Institute of Environmental Sciences has partnered with Canadian water purification company, ECONSE, on a new program to measure and analyze the wastewater that craft breweries in Ontario produce. The Craft Beer Waterprints project will launch at the Ontario Craft Brewers Conference on October 13th in Toronto. Like a footprint or fingerprint that represents the unique impact a business has on its local water system, Beer Waterprints will measure and analyze the wastewater that craft breweries produce to improve their water quality and make it easier to meet local wastewater targets. ?We?ve been focused on practical research initiatives that can be used by industry quickly and easily," says Louis Savard, Program Leader of Applied Research and Technical Services with the River Institute. "Our goal from the year-long project is to give craft brewers results within a month that they can apply right away in a step-wise approach to wastewater management.? Craft brewers will be able to register for the program at the Ontario Craft Brewers Conference. Credit: Choose Cornwall.

WALMART ANNOUNCES 200 NEW DISTRIBUTION CENTRE JOBS - Walmart Canada Logistics, Cornwall?s largest private sector employer, is hiring.The company has announced it will be hiring over 200 associates in Cornwall for its distribution centre campus. The company will be holding a job fair from October 19 ? 22 at the Cornwall Civic Complex, located at 100 Water Street East to meet prospective candidates for 200 positions at its Cornwall Distribution Hub. ?Walmart Canada is proud to be Cornwall?s largest private sector employer. As we expand our distribution hub in Cornwall and prepare to open a new Perishable Distribution Centre next year, we are looking for new associates to join our growing logistics team,? said Drew Robertson, Senior Director Logistics, Walmart Canada. "Through our job fair, we look forward to meeting with candidates who embody the Walmart Canada values of hard work and delivering on our commitment to help our customers save money so they can live better. If you?re someone who shares these values and wants the opportunity to work with a great organization that offers flexibility and stability, we want to meet you."

Walmart Logistics Job Fair takes place over 4 days at the Cornwall Civic Complex, located at 100 Water Street East. Schedule as follows: Wednesday, October 19 - 2 p.m. ? 9 p.m, Thursday, October 20 - 11 a.m. ? 7 p.m, -Friday, October 21 - 11 a.m. ? 7 p.m, and Saturday, October 22 - 9 a.m. ? 5 p.m. Credit: Choose Cornwall.

CORNWALL COLTS WIN 5-4 - CORNWALL ? Nick Lalonde?s four points paced the Cornwall Colts to a 5-2 victory over the Rangers Friday night in Gloucester.

Lalonde scored his 8th and 9th goals of the season and added two assists as the Colts improved to 8-5-0-1.

Cornwall is now 2nd overall in the CCHL standings.

Ethan Mulhearn scored his first two goals of the season while adding an assist while Tanner Spink (6) also scored.

Grant Cooper chipped in with two assists.

Matt Efros made 25 saves for his 2nd victory of the season.

Lalonde is tied for the CCHL scoring title with 22 points while Cooper continues toRabeneck, Vice-President, Prevention and Cancer Control at Cancer Care Ontario. ?In 2015, an estimated 9800 Ontario women were diagnosed with breast cancer and approximately 1900 women died of the disease. That?s why we are inviting eligible women to start screening sooner rather than later.? ?Breast cancer occurs primarily in women 50 to 74 years of age, so now is the time for women on the younger end of this age range, from 50 to 54, to not only start thinking about pace the league in goals with 10.

OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU), in partnership with Cancer Care Ontario, is inviting eligible women to ?Just Book It? by scheduling their mammogram appointments. The Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) found that women aged 50 to 54 make up the largest number of screen-eligible women who have not yet had a mammogram. ?Early detection of breast cancer through mammogram screenings means there?s a better chance of treating it successfully,? said Dr. Linda screening for breast cancer, but to start booking their regular mammograms,? says Lysanne Trudeau, Program Manager, Early Detection of Cancer at the EOHU.

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Cor nw all Ontar io ? Shannon Cham pagne, ow ner of A Lil?Pole Fitness, has or ganized a calendar fundr aiser for the OSPCA. ?We have seen other calendar s that have been put out to help r aise m oney for the OSPCA and thought that it w as an am azing idea and w anted to do our par t as w ell for it,? Shannon Cham pagne explained.

Shannon Cham pagne, w ho is a dog ow ner , knew the OSPCA w as the r ight choice for the ver y fir st A Lil?Pole Fitness calendar. ?We chose the OSPCA as the anim als ther e all deser ve a loving hom e and som e ar e in need of desper ate car e to becom e healthy. I know for myself that my anim als ar e just as m uch par t of my fam ily as w e all ar e and w e love them . W hy not help other s find that sam e type of love as w ell?, Shannon Cham pagne stated.

The photogr aphy for the calendar w as done by local photogr apher Jason Setnyk . ?Jason Setnyk volunteer ed his tim e to help us m ake this idea r eality and spent

his tim e m aking the pr oject a lot of fun for the m em ber s and putting them at ease in fr ont of the cam er a,?said Shannon Cham pagne.

A gr oup pictur e fr om the photoshoot w as published ear lier this year in Cor nw all Living M agazine.

The calendar featur es both pole fitness instr uctor s and par ticipants, m ale and fem ale, fr om the local gr oup.

The 2017 calendar s, hot off the pr ess, ar e now for sale. The pr ice is $20 each. ?You can pur chase them dir ectly at the OSPCA or at A Lil?Pole Fitness. You can also m essage m e dir ectly. We even had r equests as far aw ay as M ichigan for the calendar ,?Shannon Cham pagne exclaim ed.

A Lil?Pole Fitness, located at 101 Ninth Str eet West in Cor nw all, is a business that is gr ow ing. They ar e planning to offer classes in pole, aer ial silks, and aer ial hoops next year.

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In July, I told him to wait, since the video card he wanted had just been released and was very expensive. For that matter, it had limited availability. The situation didn't change much in August and the price decreased slightly in September. Still, last week I told him to wait. Why? Well, Black Friday is a little over a month away and some companies

Although the Black Friday event started in the USA, Canadian retailers have followed the trend and it seems that electronics is one of the areas where great deals can be had. So, if you can wait a few more weeks, you might save yourself more than just a few dollars when it comes to purchasing computers and related equipment like video cards.

I know that it is two weeks before Halloween, and many people probably have not yet purchased pumpkins or picked a costume, but Black Friday may also be an excellent time to start, or finish, your Christmas shopping. Yes, I did mention Christmas shopping - apologies to those who don't want to hear about snow and ice and cold before all the trees have shed their leaves, but I would be remiss if I didn't point out the opportunity to save on purchases that you would probably make in the near future. Start collecting the wish lists now so you will be well prepared!

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 SINGING BOWLS - 2 p.m.

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 17 CORNWALL & REGION WRITERS SOCIETY Enjoy writing? This is for you. Free to join. 6:15 p.m.

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UNITED COUNTIES SCIENCES FAIR - how to start a science fair project.

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BOOK LAUNCH One cup at a time by author Debra-Lynn Bellefeuille -7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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School studentsw ill be tr ansfor m edinto spooky cr eatur es thr oughout the 18-hole m ini-golf cour se. You can also go thr ough it w ithout playing if you pr efer. In the par king lot ther e w ill be Hallow een activitiesbefor e you enter the cour se and after com pletinga r ound of m ini-putt.

Adm ission is $6 for adults and $5 for childr en. The United Way of SD&G is par tner ed w ith Ar chie'sFam ily Golf for this fundr aising event. Ar chie'sFam ily Golf is located at 1719 Vincent M assey Dr. Th e Royal Can adi an Legi on 'san n u al Ok t ober f est di n n er an d dan ce w i l l be h el d on Fr i day Oct ober 21st . Ther e w ill be a Ger m an buffet ser ved fr om 4:30 pm until 6:30 pm and m usic by Edelw eissfr om 7pm until 11pm . The Ger m an buffet w ill consist of Oktober fest sausage, schnitzel,cabbage r olls, Ger m an potato salad, chef salad, bun, apple cr isp, coffee and tea. Tickets ar e $20 per per son and ar e availableat the Royal Canadian Legion'sbar. The Royal Canadian Legion is located at 415 Second St. W. Han ds Up! Let 's see you j u m p w i t h Tr eeh ou seTV's Spl ash 'N Boot s!

Now 's your chance to sur pr iseyour kids w ith tickets to see the SPLASH 'N BOOTS' BIG YELLOW BOOT TOUR at AultsvilleTheatr e on October 23r d at 1pm . This show is full of hilar ity and infectiousm usic and just the r ight am ount of r idiculous. These thr ee-tim eJUNO Nom ineesar e taking their high-ener gyBig Yellow Boot dance par ty to the stage. For the FIRST tim e ever they ar e br ingingtheir Big Yellow Boot Fr iends Char lie, Keys and Jum pingJack Gr anny m aking this tour the fir st of its kind for Splash 'N Boots. Get r eady for the biggest and m ost highly anticipated yellow and blue dance par ty to date! Gener al adm ission tickets ar e $24.50 plus applicablesur char gesand VIP tickets ar e $39.50 plus applicable sur char ges. the VIP tickets include seating in the fir st 4 r ow s of the or chestr asection (gener al adm ission),a m eet & gr eet after the show AND a special gift. Childr en 12 m onthsand older w ill r equir e a pur chased ticket for the show. Tickets can be pur chased at the Cor nw all Civic Com plex located at 100 Water Str eet East fr om M onday to Fr iday 8:30 am to 4:30pm . For m or e infor m ation please call 613=938-9400 Feed you r cr eat i ve si de w i t h Fal l Pai n t Ni gh t w i t h Ai n 't Ju st Pai n t at Capt ai n Geor ge'sFi sh & Ch i ps f r om 7pm u n t i l 9:30 pm on Oct ober 17t h . Get your tickets for this Social Painting night and put som e spr ing into your br ush. M ar y-Louisew ill be shar ing her talent and techniques inspir ingever yoneto paint. No exper iencenecessar y and all ar t supplies ar e pr ovided.Lim ited tickets ar e availablefor $40 a per son at Captain Geor ge's. Captain Geor ge'sFish & Chips is located at 1195 Second St. West.

On ce agai n t h e Ch i l dr en 'sTr eat m en t Cen t r e h as ch osen a pow er f u l speak er t o be f eat u r ed at t h e an n u al Cel ebr i t y Wal k an d Br eak f ast on Oct . 19. Sue M ontgom er yw as a victim of sexual abuse at a ver y young age. And r ather than shutting dow n after such a tr aum aticexper ience, M ontgom er yinstead channeled her tr aum a into a 30-year new spaper car eer focusingon social justice and sexual violence. In 2015, M ontgom er yw as listed as one of 15 M ontr ealer scr edited for changing the w or ld. This year she w as honour ed w ith a Wom an of Distinction aw ar d fr om the M ontr eal YWCA. The Celebr ity Walk and Br eakfast w ill be held in Salons A, B & C at the Cor nw all Civic Com plex on Wednesday, Oct. 19. Br eakfast w ill be ser ved fr om 6 a.m . until 7 a.m . and M ontgom er yis expected to begin her speech at 7:15 a.m . For infor m ation and tickets please contact the Childr en'sTr eatm ent Centr e at 613-933-4400.Encor e?s2nd annual fall dance w ill be held at the Royal Canadian Legion again this year on Satur day,October 22nd fr om 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm . Due to popular dem and ?The Foxx Boys?w ill be back .

Tickets ar e $12:50 each and ar e availableat the Legion bar or fr om Gor d or Nicole at the Encor e office located at 1500 Cum ber landSt. r oom 206.

The Royal Canadian Legion is located at 415 Second Str eet West. For m or e infor m ation please call 613-937-1525.

Weddi n gEx po-Cor n w al l2016 is on Sunday,October 23r d, 11:30 am to 3:30 pm at the Ram ada Inn. Br ides to be - you don't w ant to m iss this event and book ever ythingfor your special day in one place! Call 613-932-4812to r egister for your FREE INVITATIONToday!

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They w ill be having a ver nissageon Fr iday October 21st fr om 6:30 pm until 8:30 pm . The exhibition is open for public view ing fr om October 20th until October 30 . Stop by and m eet som e of our ar ea's talented local ar tists. A w or k of ar t also m akes a gr eat Chr istm asgift.

Af t er 16 w on der f u l season s M cM aze h as m ade t h e di f f i cu l t deci si on t h at t h i s w i l l be t h ei r f i n al season open . They w ill be open 7 days a w eek until Hallow een (w eather per m itting).

This is your last chance to take in this w onder ful fam ily adventur eso m ake sur e to take in one last tr ip to M cM aze w hile it is still open. M cM azeis open fr om M onday to Satur day 11am to 5pm and on Sundaysfr om 11am to 4pm .

Get lost in their cor n m aze and have tons of fun w hile you still can. M cM azeis located at 17049 W illy Allan Rd, St Andr ew s West.

Oct ober i s Ch i l d Abu se Pr even t i on M on t h an d an oppor t u n i t yt o sh ow you r su ppor t by at t en di n gt h e Ch i l d an d You t h Di n n er of t h e Ar t s at Au Vi eu x Du l u t h on Oct ober 19t h f r om 11am u n t i l 8:30pm . For a donation you can enjoy lunch or dinner ser ved by local youth. If you can m ake it for lunch par ticipatein The Br eak the Silence Bag Pop at 1:15 p.m . or tune into Fr esh Radio 104.5 to listen to it live!

Dur ing dinner you w ill be enter tainedby childr en and youth at the open m ic. The silent auction table w ill be open all thr oughout the event. Ther e ar e som e r eally gr eat item s this year includinga fam ily tr ip to an ur ban Ontar io destination!

If you can't m ake it to Au Vieux Duluth but w ant to par ticipate in the bag pop contact M ar ia at m ar ia.dannibale@cw cas.ca M ar ia w ill get you your bags so you can par ticipateover Facebook .The bag pop w ill be str eam ed live over Fr esh Radio'sFacebook page. Pur ple, I Br eak the Silence, shir ts ar e availableat Baxtr om 'sYour Independent Gr ocer for $10 as w ell. All pr oceedsr aised go to the Send a Kid to Cam p Fund, w hich sends local vulner ablechildr en and youth to cam p for one w eek dur ing the sum m er. Au Vieux Duluth is located at 1140 Br ookdale Ave in Cor nw all.

Th e 4t h An n u al Ch ar i t y Fash i on Sh ow an d Au ct i on POSI NG FOR PAW Si n su ppor t of t h e On t ar i o SPCA of St or m on t ,Du n das & Gl en gar r y An i m al Cen t r e i s t ak i n g pl ace on Fr i day Oct ober 21st at t h e Best West er n I n n & Con f er en ceCen t r e. Pr esented by J&A Collision Centr e the fashion show w ill featur e item s fr om Echo Tr ends, Stella & Dot w ith Sar ah, TSC Stor es Cor nw all,Schulm an'sM en's & Ladies Clothingand The Squir e Shop. Ther e w ill be m usical enter tainm entbefor e the show and dur ing inter m ission by Tw o Dim ensions. The door s w ill open at 7pm and the show w ill be star ting at 8pm . Tickets ar e on sale now for $20 at Scotiabank in Alexandr iaand in Cor nw all at their custom er ser vice desks. Tickets w ill be $25 at the door if they ar e not sold out. The Best Wester n Par kw ay Inn and Confer enceCentr e is located at 1515 Vincent M assey Dr ive in Cor nw all. Com e on out and suppor t our local Anim al Centr e.

For som e w on der f u l l ycr eepy an d scar y Hal l ow een f u n h er e's you r ch an ce t o ESCAPE THE HALL, an escape r oom adventur eat the M oose Cr eek Recr eation Association on October 22nd fr om 6pm until 9pm . You and up to 5 fr iendshave 45 m inutesto escape the r oom . Ther e ar e 4 r oom s availableat 6pm , 7pm , 8pm and 9pm sessions. The four r oom s ar e: W itch'sLair , Haunted House, Ur ban Hunter and Wor st Nightm ar e.

The bar w ill be open. Please advise how m any in your par ty and note you m ay be pair ed w ith par ticipantsyou don't know if gr oup is sm aller than 6 total. The cost is $10 per per son and you m ust be 16 year s or older to attend. Please contact Robyn to r egister at 613-538-9355. If you need volunteer hour s, they ar e in need volunteer s! Contact Sylvie at 613-978-2465. The M oose Cr eek Recr eation Association is located at 4 St. Polycar p Str eet in M oose Cr eek .

For t h i s Hal l ow een season Ar ch i e'sFam i l y Gol f h as been t r an sf or m edi n t o Ar ch i e'sGr aveyar d Gol f ...dar eto join them for a haunted m ini-putt exper ienceon October 20th, 21st, 22nd and 27th, 28th and 29th. Spooky fun for the entir e fam ily. Hour s have been extended for this gr eat event. Ther e w ill be a slightly m ilder ver sion availableeach night fr om 6pm until 8pm . Live actor s star t fr om 8pm until 11pm . High

Li n k i n g Han ds Du n das Cou n t y i s par t n er i n gw i t h Nor Du n Sen i or s Su ppor t Cen t r e f or a f u n an d i n f or m at i veLu n ch & Lear n f r om t h e Nor Du n k i t ch en on u si n g t h ei r w on der f u l l ocal f al l veget abl e h ar vest . Join them on Tuesday,October 25 at 11:00 am until 1pm for infor m ation,lunch, conver sationand m or e. Linking Hands Lunch & Lear ns ar e for ever yonein Nor th and South Dundas. Ther e is no char ge but you m ust r egister by Thur sday,October 20th. You can r egister by e-m ailingLHlunchandlear n@gm ail.com, by calling The House of Lazar us at 613 989 3830 or by visiting online at w w w.l i n k i n gh an dsdu n das.ca Child car e is availableon r equest. The Nor Dun Senior sSuppor t Centr e is located at 517A Alber t Str eet in W inchester.

W ho sa id ther e's nothing to do in Cor nwa ll? For mor e infor mation on events a nd enter ta inment in the Cor nwa ll a nd sur r ounding a r ea , plea se visit us on Fa cebook at Things To Do I n Cor nwa ll Onta r io a nd SD&G .

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A CHA NGE FROM TURK EY THO M PSO N I don't know about you but I am all turkeyed out! My taste buds want something different to enjoy. I have been writing my recipes each week since 1993 in the Standard Freeholder, the Seaway News and the Local Seeker. For many years, I have kept food journals writing down each meal I make, judging it for taste, flavour and how easy it is to prepare. I came across this recipe I made way back in March of 2003. It is an invention using flour tortillas, leftover cooked chicken or turkey breast if you still have some turkey to use up, a can of mixed beans, cheese and salsa. Gary and I enjoyed it and I hope you will as well. Have a great week! A very happy 50th birthday to our eldest daughter Karen this coming Tuesday! We love you!

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(You can use leftover tur key if you like.)

-Rinse and dr ain and r inse again the can of m ixed or pinto beans.

I NGREDI ENTS:

-Chop the onions and gar lic and saute them in a fr ying pan w ith the olive oil.

-Add in the spices and the canned r insed beans. M ash dow n the beans w ith a 1 - 19 oz.can of m ixed beans or just canned pinto beans (Of cour se, you can use dr ied, soaked and cooked pinto or r om ano beans instead.) potato m asher or a heavy for k . Add a bit of w ater to loosen the m ixtur e. Allow this to sim m er for a few m inutes to develop the flavour.

2 lar ge onions 2 tbsp. m inced gar lic -Lay out the flour tor tillas on your counter and spr ead som e of the hot 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. or m or e M exican chili pow der m ixtur e dow n the centr e of each tor tilla.

1 tsp. gr ound cum in 1 tsp. gr ound cor iander -Top this w ith som e chopped cooked or shr edded chicken or tur key. Then 1 tsp. of m or e cilantr o

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spr inkle this w ith som e of the shr edded cheese and salsa to taste.

salt and pepper to taste

shr edded or chopped leftover cooked chicken or tur key br east m eat (as m uch as you like)

-Roll the tor tillas up and place them in a gr eased lasagna pan seam side dow n.

shr edded Tex M ex cheese (as m uch as you like)

-Ladle a little salsa and a bit of cheese over the tops of the enchiladas and cover them loosely w ith foil.

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salsa

flour tor tillas (as m any as you need to have filled)

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-Ser ve w ith extr a salsa for dipping. ENJOY! -Extr as m ay be fr ozen.

starting to bring some great entertainment to Cornwall's Civic Complex ... keep your eyes and ears peeled for future shows!!!

On Saturday, October 8th, I ventured over to the Cornwall Civic Complex (with aircast still on) to check out the latest event "Powered up by" Alkaline Entertainment (Jeff Brunet) and LCVEvents.com (James Morris) namely the Electric Tramp Orchestra "A Night of ELO and Supertramp".

When I walked in I was greeted by a salon full of music lovers and a stage set with a great sound system and light show by 3D Creations, Sheldon Grant (my life partner) who has started to do quite a lot of

-Bake the casser ole for 15 m inutes in a 350 degr ee F. oven or until ever ything is hot and the cheese has m elted.

Well the music started and the band did their first set titled "Dreamer - A Supertramp Experience".I have to admit that I am not a huge fan of Supertramp but seriously if you closed your eyes and listened to the tunes you would have thought that Supertramp themselveswere on the stage. I was pretty impressed as obviously were the music fans in attendance,many of who found their dancing shoes and made their way to the dance floor.

The Seeker gave away some tickets and I wasn't joking when I told the winner - Tammy McKee to make sure she wore her dancing shoes and of course she did and found herself on the dance floor with her partner enjoying the dancing tunes played by the band.

Al l I can say i s ...

Jeffan dJam es, yo ud i di t ag ai n ....

sound for local events especially Arts in the Park this past Summer as well as DJing and doing Videography (something that he has been doing now for over 25 years -I now work with him on weekends).

But I digress ...

I was led backstage to meet the band.

The lead singer, Phil Naro, seemed like such a quiet guy when he spoke but as Sheldon said, wait til you hear him perform. Got my photo taken with him to show that yes I am again out and about after spending the best part of the Summer in a cast and on crutches.

Then came the intro to the band by the promoters Jeff and James (who are

But then after their break they came back on stage as "Strange Magic" the ELO Experience" and believe me it really was an ELO Experience! The outfits were great and the music was even greater and once again you'd think that ELO was actually on the stage. They certainly were a wonderful Supertramp and ELO Tribute Band and I thoroughly enjoyed my evening out and look forward to what entertainment is in store for us from Jeff and James - they certainly make an awesome team and partial proceeds from their concerts will be going to the NEW ARTS CENTRE!

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Hi There, to all of you ~Seeker~ readers this week. Fall is now in full swing, with plenty of beautiful colors out there on the trees and on the ground, and Thanksgiving is now behind us. The temperatures have become clillier and we get to wear jackets and hats, which makes this one of my favorite times of the year. But speaking of Thanksgiving, I wish to write a bit about two very different aspects of the holiday. One is the idea that we all ought to be thankful for the bountiful things in our lives, whether it is a wonderful home, a new car, or simply that we are content with little and appreciate everything we have. You don't have the newest and biggest TV? Be thankful anyways, because someone else may have just lost their sight.

You can't afford that tropical vacation this winter? Be thankful anyways, because others have never been able to take a vacation. Your car died, and you have to walk blocks to get to a bus stop? Be thankful, because others have lost their ability to walk. No matter what state we may find ourselves in, some will have more than us, while others will have less. As the singer Sheryl Crow once wrote, 'It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got'. Yes, appreciation goes a long way. I am thankful to you, my readers, and to the Seeker Chicks for believing in me, and for many others in this world who have helped me along the way, especially my Johnny. I am also thankful that I got over a cold in just a couple of days, and now feel fine again.

This gratitude is the aspect of Thanksgiving that I try to hang onto all year long. But the other side of Thanksgiving is a very different story.

diuretics, such as coffee, tea and hot chocolate. A recent Australian study shows that we get a little smarter when the weather cools down.

Perhaps the sunny and warm days make us a tad lazy, but for whatever reason, our brains operate a little better in cooler weather. So stock up on those vitamin C tablets, and enjoy some nice refreshing water!

Your body will thank you!

FAMILY NEWS: I got to enjoy Thanksgiving at my eldest daughter's home in Alexandria, and was happy to see six of my eight grandchildren, and four of my own seven kids, along with their sigificant others. I hope you were also able to visit with some of your own family members during the Thanksgiving weekend.

ITEM OF THE WEEK: These little black booties with the metal studs were another great find, discovered at Value Village. They are most comfortable and quite stylish. Best of all, they were fairly new, and very affordable at just $9.99. If you haven't shopped the thrift stores yet, what are you waiting for? You never know what you might find, and you are supporting worthy causes by shopping at any of our local thrift shops.

UNTIL NEXT WEEK: Remember to be thankful for the little things in life, because every moment brings us some small pleasure, if we open our eyes to see them. Thank those you love, and be sure to thank youself too. We often forget to be good to ourselves, but it's only out of our own abundance that we can give to others.

Marl ene Baker of www.f ashionography.ca www.l ist erphot os.ca

It began in the year 1620 when the Pilgrims landed and encountered the Wampanoag Indians, who helped the Pilgrims to have a successful first growing season and harvest. Shortly afterwards, more British ships arrived, and the fittest young natives were seized as slaves, and thousands of others were murdered. "Thanksgiving" began to become a celebration of victory over the "heathen savages", as this left more land available for settlers. Celebrating such horrific events included feasts where the produce of the land was gathered and enjoyed. This aspect of Thanksgiving, I choose to do without. I have met many native people in Cornwall who are the kindest, most giving people I have ever met. I believe the fairy-tale story of Thanksgiving ought to be replaced with the truth, no matter how difficult it may be to admit. We have all done wrong in our lives, and admitting wrong is a very positive step towards change. It's high time that we humans begin to realize we are one race, and we are all we have to support one another. I am very thankful for the wonderful people I have met and continue to meet, and will always remain open to any person of any race, religion or color, as there is some good and some bad in each and every one of us.

I choose to look for the good.

TIP OF THE WEEK: This may be a good time to up your levels of vitamin C. The fluctuating temperatures can weaken our immune systems. Both vitamins C and D are known to strengthen the immune system, often enabling us to avoid colds or the flu. The fluctuating barometer may also cause migraines in some people, and drinking more water can alleviate that. Another reason to drink more water is because we tend to go for warm drinks now, including many

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Th e Si l ent Bel l cyclists and discover that they are a group from Vankleek Hill on their way to Martintown. The ruins are a result of a 1970 fire. I was a young child at the time and don?t recall this devastating event but I can imagine what a blow it must have been to the community. I admire the architecture of the rounded walls and try to picture it as it would have been in its prime bursting with parishioners. It must have been very beautiful. The bell, partly melted, has a place of honour just inside the entrance. It no longer tolls but its silence is palpable.

The sun is shining bright and it?s going to be a scorcher. Today we are on a journey, cycling from Williamstown to visit the ruins of the St Raphael` s Church. It is the weekend of the Williamstown Fair and the town will be thriving with people.

There are eight of us today. As we start off we see a lot of yards decorated for the fair. There are scarecrows having tea, a hay bale dressed up as a giant sunflower, and a variety of minions, all of them welcoming visitors to the annual fair.

We cycle mostly uphill going towards St Raphaels but there are enough interesting sights along County Road 19 to distract us.

Several antique cars drive by us all heading to the fair, each one with its own charm. One of them honks a greeting and we wave back.

Above, a hawk is swooping casting its shadow over us as we climb the seemingly endless hills. The St Raphaels sign appears and the majestic silhouette of the old church beckons to us in the distance. As we approach the ruins we see a crowd of cyclists already there. Some are stretching on the front lawn, others are chatting amongst themselves, while others are inspecting the site. It is a popular rest stop for cyclists and motorcyclists alike. I speak to one of the

We spend a good amount of time sitting and walking around this peaceful site. Rosie Glasizful (obviously not her real name) has never been here and is quite taken with the place. Despite the rise in temperature, the return trip is much easier as it is mostly downhill.

Trail Napper suggests that we take a little detour on the way back to visit the museum which is displaying photographs this weekend. Contest entries fill the room, some of them in imaginative categories such to ?happy feet?, and ?ebony and ivory? (a photo in colour paired with its twin in black and white). It is an unexpected but pleasant detour extending our ride just a little.

We are very warm as we end our trip and I suggest running through a nearby splash pad to cool off. Thus refreshed, we are ready for the drive back home.

What a lovely day full of fresh air and history!

For more information visit www.cornwalloutdoorclub.ca or like us on Facebook.

Jenni Mortgage Tips

MacDonald What Do Al l These Mort gage Changes Mean t o Me? With the sudden announcement on Monday, October 5, 2016, regarding the changes to mortgage qualification, came a flood of articles on the impact of the upcoming changes. In reality, this is just another major change in the mortgage landscape in Canada. While each change on its own is not completely overwhelming; the combined effect of these changes has significantly impacted the possibility of getting a mortgage in Canada.

The major changes that affected most of Cornwall area property owners in the last 8 years are:

Last week, changes to the qualifying rate on a 5 year fixed mortgage from the actual rate (around 2.49% ) to the qualifying posted rate (4.64% at this time) (2016) Changes to the maximum amortization for an insured mortgage from 40

BIG NEWS ... Fi n al l y ... A Cen t r e fo r Ar t s an d Cu l t u r e i s n o t j u st a Dr eam b u t wi l l Beco m e a Real i t y!

The Seeker Team , being avid suppor ter s of the Ar ts and Cultur e, w e w er e so excited to hear the new s that Cor nw all is one step closer to having a Centr e for the Ar ts and Cultur e, w ith the announcem ent that as funding becom es available the Cor nw all Civic Com plex w ill be tr ansfor m ed into a Centr e for Ar ts and Cultur e. Its a long r oad ahead and the public m ust get involved, ther e's a lot of fundr aising to be done but finally the Centr e w ill becom e a r eality! Also dur ing Tuesday's Council m eeting, five of the m ost pr om inent m em ber s of the Ar ts Com m unity w er e r ecognized. Andy Tr asuk, Edith H. Stiles, Lionel Tessier , Ron Sullivan and Tom Thom pson w ill be enshr ined in a pr oposed Hall of Fam e for the Ar ts, announced John M cM ar tin, co-chair of the Ar ts Collective, w ho together w ith ar tist Rose Desnoyer s, have w or ked har d to achieve this announcem ent about the Ar ts Centr e.

years to 35 years (2008), from 35 years to 30 years (2011) and from 30 years to 25 years (2012) Changes to the minimum down payment from 0 to 5% (2008) Changes to documentation and credit score requirements (2008) Changes to the maximum refinance percentage from 85% to 80% (2012) Changes to the qualifying payment amounts on unsecured lines of credit and credit cards to 3% of the balance owing instead of required minimum payment amounts on statements (2013) Over the next few weeks, we will go over each of these changes and their possible effect on your qualification for a mortgage. In the meantime, there is no need to panic but it may be time to evaluate. If you are in the middle of purchasing or refinancing your home, please contact me and we can go over your particular situation to see if the recent changes will affect your ability to get the mortgage you are looking for.

Jenni MacDonald (www.jmacdonald.ca) has been a Mortgage Broker with Dominion Lending Centres for over 5 years an has many years of experience in the banking world. She works with over 40 lenders including banks, credit unions, and rivate lenders to find the best mortgage for each client. You can contact her by phone or text at 613-551-0639 or via email at jmacdonald@dominionlending.ca

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In t er vi ew wi t h Qu eb ec p u n k b an d M U TE: New Al b u m "Rem em b er Deat h " o u t n o w!

Article by Jason Setnyk | Submitted Photo Québec City ? M elodic punk band M ute announced that their 5th studio album ?Rem em ber Death? is com ing out on October 14th.

M ute featur es M ar c-Antoine Bastien (guitar ), Étienne Dionne (lead vocals/dr um s), Jean-Philippe Lam onde (lead vocals/bass), and Alexis Tr épanier (guitar ).

focused on playing show s. We didn?t spend one m inute w r iting new m usic. So w hen w e decided to m ake a new r ecor d, that w as som etim e in 2013.

So it r eally ?just? took thr ee year s. As for being back in the studio, it?s w her e the m agic happens, as they say. We get ther e w ith a blank slate and slow ly w atch it com e together. It?s alw ays ver y special to see the cr eatur e com e alive,?

Jean-Philippe Lam onde explained.

The m usic video ?Fill the Void? has funer al im ager y that r elates to the title of the album ?Rem em ber Death?. The new video can be w atched and hear d her e on Youtube.

Lam onde thinks that punk m usic has been on an upw ar d m om entum in r ecent year s. He has also noticed that a lot of pr om inent punk bands have been r eleasing album s in 2016, w hich m ay or m ay not be influenced by the political situation in the United States.

?The im ager y and gener al m ood of the video definitely r elate to the album title, to the lyr ics of the song in question and also to the ar tw or k of the album . Tw o of the people pictur ed in the ar tw or k appear in the video. In tur n, the title ?Rem em ber Death? is a kind of sum m ar ization of the lyr ics of sever al songs on the album .

Ever ything is connected. We alw ays pay ver y close attention to the im ager y of ever ything that is band r elated so that ther e is a consistency acr oss the boar d?, said lead vocalist and bass player Jean-Philippe Lam onde.

?For sur e ther e has been som e kind of upw ar d m om entum in the last few year s as far as this genr e of m usic is concer ned. We cer tainly hope to r ide a little bit of the w ave in the next year s. As for the m otivation behind all of these bands r eleasing new album s in 2016, I can?t r eally say.

Recor ds can take a long tim e to m ake, m aybe som e of these guys have been w or king at it for m any year s and politics have nothing to do w ith it. Then again som e other s m ight have been ver y inspir ed by the political situation?, Lam onde stated.

The new album featur es 11 fantastic songs that ar e fast, technical, m elodic, and catchy. The song Lam onde is m ost pr oud of is entitled ?Allies?. The five m inute song has an epic feel to it.

M ute have played over 600 concer ts in 25 countr ies, and tour ed w ith bands like Rise Against, Nofx, Lagw agon, and Bad Religion. One concer t that r eally stands out for Lam onde is the tim e they opened for Offspr ing on the m ain stage at the Québec City Sum m er Festival in 2012.

?I?m gonna say the song ?Allies?. It?s one of the fir st ones w e w r ote for this album and one of the m or e ?epic? ones. It goes thr ough a lot of differ ent m oods and tem po shifts. It displays all the best w e have to offer in a neat 5-m inute package. I think it w ill quickly becom e a fan favor ite?, Jean-Philippe Lam onde stated. ?Rem em ber Death? is M ute?s fir st studio album in five year s. In r eality the album took thr ee year s to w r ite and then r ecor d, because the fir st tw o year s the band w as tour ing. Lam onde w as happy to be back in the studio, because accor ding to him that is w her e the m agic of cr eating new m usic happens. ?We?r e a band that w or ks slow ly. We never r eally intend take that long of a tim e in betw een ever y album , it just happens that w ay. Ever y tim e. W hat people m ust under stand is that in r eality, it didn?t actually take us five year s to do this album . For the fir st tw o year s of the five-year gap, w e just

?After so m any concer ts, ther e ar e obviously a lot of am azing m em or ies. It?s har d to pick just one, but I w ill go w ith the tim e w hen w e opened for The Offspr ing on the m ain stage at the Québec City Sum m er Festival in 2012. Fir st of all, it w as the show w her e w e played to our biggest cr ow d ever. Ther e m ust have been 30,000 people ther e.

As it w as in our hom etow n, the r eaction w as exceptional. 30,000 people can m ake a lot of noise I can tell you that. M or eover , ver y few ?local? bands have the pr ivilege of playing on that stage.

It?s basically the biggest venue w e could possibly play in Québec City, so ther e is also a sense of accom plishm ent r elated to all that,? Jean-Philippe Lam onde r em inisced.

The band is cur r ently tour ing in Eur ope, but they w ill be r etur ning to Canada in m id-Novem ber.

They have four Quebec gigs booked at pr ess tim e.

M a rie

M O RR Wit hout Common Sense You Cannot Make t he Right Decision, Ensure Your Wel l Being Or Prosperit y Part 1 of 6 Common Sense

- You cannot succeed without it How many times have you heard, "What is the matter with him/ her? He/ She should know better,'' are saying people shaking their head in disbelief, walking away muttering, and ?If he/ she had a little common sense, he/ she would never have done that.''

The word 'sense' stands for understanding practical wisdom or judgement implying that a person has the ability to judge and decide with intelligence. Common sense evidently requires you to use thinking ability. Many people would rather let others do their thinking for them.

Some allow the media, their peers, or popular opinion to make decisions for them.

Smart people do not always do things in a smart way; sometimes they can do irrational things like gambling away all their money on the stock market.

And while it may seem provocative suggesting that smart people don't use common sense, this deliberate association is merely to highlight that everyone lapses in common sense.

In today?s world, common sense seems to be lacking so much , it has become almost uncommon.

Whatever your background, training, intellectual quotient (IQ), or experience, common sense can be learned and applied in everyday situations.

ACQUIRING COMMON SENSE It takes time and continued effort to develop good sense and fine judgment; two factors can help you to acquire common sense.

Learn from experience: Common sense may be developed through observation, training, and life experience. You can learn to do things better over a period of time. Learning from your mistakes, however, calls for humility. In these days, the overconfidence, arrogant and stubborn character of people is not a manifestation of common sense.

Using wisdom and common sense: You are also helped or held back by your acquaintances so choose your acquaintances wisely. Developing common sense makes life more interesting and can save you time. Common sense may even reduce the frustration that often comes from doing things carelessly. Those lacking good judgment make life harder for themselves. Such individuals may tire themselves out while accomplishing virtually nothing truly worthwhile.

Common sense enables you to do more than simply follow a set of detailed instructions or rules. It helps you to fulfill your responsibilities. However, common sense is not a substitute for taking in knowledge. Modesty also goes hand in hand with common sense. Although you may want to care for many responsibilities, you need to use good judgment and stay within the limits of your strength. Common sense can help you to find a reasonable balance which allows you to get the necessary things accomplished without losing your happiness. Common sense brings unl imit ed

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Next week in part two: Acquiring Common Sense Step By Step I f you have a ny questions, plea se ca ll ma r ie M or r ell at 613-936-6873 or ema il: office@wor kea sysolutions.com or visit: w w w.wor kea sysolutions.com

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In last week's column we reminisced over the former Domtar steam whistle and the ways that it helped to meter the pace of daily life. Other related posts on the Museum blog include historic Smithville, the legend of the Mill totem pole, the Howard Smith Fish & Game Club, Labour Day parades and more.

After the ten year anniversary (of the mill closing) reunion a few weeks ago, enthusiasm remains high for renewed paper mill friendships and things pertaining to the history of the Toronto Paper/ Howard Smith/ Domtar paper mill at Cornwall. As such, the Cornwall Community Museum is pleased to offer a special exhibit covering diverse aspects of the mill's history as well as that of the former neighbourhood of Smithville with its 44 homes. Your Museum houses a number of artifacts including the top section of the totem pole, the mill cornerstone, the steam whistle, employee newsletters, many photos, souvenirs, books and documents. Just this week a donation arrived which includes a Domtar Oldtimers hockey jersey.

PHOTO: A sampl e of t he art if act s on displ ay in t he Paper Mil l Exhibit

So why not head over for the exhibit - it's free as always. While you're there perhaps also check out the temporary Viking artifact exhibit (most items 8th-10 century) in the Museum Archives - it's family priced. Please see the banner ad in this issue of The Seeker on page 11.

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G e ise l FOCUS ART JURIED EXHIBITION DATES AND HOURS Cornwal l Square Thursday October 20 - 11-7 Friday October 21 ? 11- 8:30 Saturday October 22 ? 10-5 Sunday October 23 ? 11-4 Thursday October 27 - 11-7 Friday October 28 ? 11- 7 Saturday October 29 ? 10-5 Sunday October 30 ? 11-4 FOCUS ART FINE ART RAFFLE Get your raffle tickets for a chance to win an original acrylic painting by Kathleen Morin. This painting measures 30? x 40?, valued at $850. Tickets are $10 each. You can purchase your tickets at our Annual Juried Exhibition from October 20 to 30 at the Cornwall Square. It is located on the Upper level near the Food Court. You can also contact the FOCUS ART Board by sending an email to board@f ocusart onl ine.org Draw dat e Wednesday December 7, 2016 Proceed t o promot e art s and cul t ure in Cornwal l and areas.

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Th e Dad Sh ow 12 Week Ch al l enge Welcome to The-Dad-Show 12 week health challenge!! Over the next 12 weeks, we'll be talking about the right kind of fuel we need to feed our bodies and how we can improve our overall health. Basically a kickstart to guide you in the right direction towards your own personal health goals. We all deserve a healthier lifestyle and hopefully we can achieve this together. **** We are not health professionals. We are individuals that want a healthier lifestyle and want to motivate others along the way.

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Wh y I'm doin g it Alrighty, so here it is! Having four kids in seven years has made maintaining a healthy weight quite difficult. When I actually have a moment to myself, I'm usually too tired to work out, and with fatigue and inactivity comes poor food choices- particularly in regards to snacking. I joined the 12 Week Challenge because I enjoyed the thought of coming together with local, like minded people, who will keep me motivated while we all try to become the healthiest, strongest versions of ourselves. The challenges themselves have been fun, and the members are friendly and inspirational. Slowly but surely, I'm discovering myself again.

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Use of Micr osoft applications a definite asset. If you ar e inter ested in volunteer ing for this position, please contact us at 613-932-0231 ext. 2240 or email atcor nwal l t r anspor t @r edcr oss.ca VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help plan and implement a new event in October to r aise money to suppor t r esear ch for women?s gynecological cancer s.

Please contact Lois at 613-32-1283 ext. 3673 It?s going to be a fun one!!

CORNWALL NEWCOMERS ALUMNAE CHAPTER (CNAC) wishes to extend an invitation to ladies of Cor nwall Newcomer s Club. If you joined Cor nwall Newcomer s Club (CNC) in 2012 you ar e eligible to join the Cor nwall Newcomer s ALUMNAE Chapter. Mor e info contact Liz at 613-932-8164.

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VHS TO DVD TRANSFERS - Cal l Sh el don at 613-932-4912 2 EVENTS NOT TO BE M I SSED: The Long Sault/Ingleside Lost Villages Lions Club w ill be holding their m onthly Roast Beef Dinner at the South Stor m ont Com m unity Hall, 2 M illes Roches in Long Sault, on Wednesday, Oct 19, 2016, fr om 4pm to 7:30pm . Tickets - $12 Adult, $6 child under 6 yr s. available at the door.

M eal includes r oast beef, vegetables, m ashed potatoes, gr avy, coleslaw , bun, desser t, coffee or tea. Par t of the pr oceeds in suppor t of the new Splash Pad in Ingleside. Call 613-577-0818 for info.

The St. Andr ew s Knights of Colum bus ar e hosting an October fest Supper on Fr i day, Oct ober 21st fr om 4pm to 7pm in the par ish hall in St. Andr ew s West. Cost is $10 per adult - $5 for childr en under 6. M enu: Oktober fest Sausage, bun, potato salad, vegetables, sauer kr aut, desser t, coffee or tea (cash bar available) ? Pr oceeds to Childr en?s Tr eatm ent Centr e Celebr ity Walk and Br eakfast. Reser vations 613-933-0971

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