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... AND WHO SAYS NOTHING HAPPENS IN CORNWALL !!!check out our Weekly Community Event Seeker Section

Where in

Cornwall can

you find

WALL TO WALL

Comics and

more ...

Fantasy Realm

of course ...

Fantasy Realm hasbeen in business for25 years and sells avariety of hobbyoriented items such ascomic books, tradingcards, action figuresand memorabilia.

and this

Saturday,

November 19

from 10am-5pm

Fantasy Realm will host

the book signing of

Brad Pennell’s first

book, Demongelic.

Fantasy Realm will also carryDemongelic at the store.

Pictured here is Randy Sauve,owner of Fantasy Realm

... see page 5for full story of Fantasy Realm

The Local Seeker does not accept responsibility for errors, misprints or inaccuraciespublished within. The opinions and statements of our columnists are not to bepresumed as the statements and opinions of The Local Seeker.

The Local Seeker, Cornwall EditionVolume 2, Number 44, November 18, 2011Founded by Julia Lucio and Mai-Liis Renaud 2010Published by Local Seeker Media Group, Cornwall, Ontario

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Rock for Charity XVII is on

Friday November 25th

at La Maison.It's a fundraiser for the Cornwall

Winterfest Carnaval. The event is 19+,

starts at 9pm, and there is a minimum

$5 donation at the door for admission.

The show features the music of

Rodney Rivette, Joel Sauve, Sara

Murphy, Joel Ouellette and more TBA.

There will be both acoustic and

band sets.

Cornwall's Rock for Charity, created

and hosted by Jason Setnyk, has

raised over $7000 for different charity

or non profit organizations that make

Cornwall and SD&G

a better community.

Visit Corwnall Winterfest Carnaval:

www.cornwallwinterfest.com/

Visit the Cornwall Underground

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A B L A S T F R O M P A S T

C O R N WA L L ' S C H R I S T M A S PA R A D E SBROUGHT TO YOU BY:

There are more than 10,000 images at the

Cornwall Community Museum. If you are

interested in learning more about our

history, the museum has a wide selection

old and modern local histories for sale, .

In Lamoureux Park FALL HOURSThe Cornwall Community Museum

is now open Wednesday to Sunday

from 11 am to 4 pm.

Admission is free, info. 613 936-0842

The Mother Goose float heads down Montreal Road during the 1968 edition of the local

Christmas Parade.

The Mother Goose float being prepared by members of the Cornwall Fire Department,

1968.

The Nativity Guards marching in one of Cornwall's Christmas Parades.

What is a Christmas Parade without a pipe band?

Cornwall Shriners prepare for the Christmas Parade.

Santa Claus in a 1980s edition of the Cornwall Christmas Parade.

This year’s Santa Parade - Sat. Nov. 19


City reviews their ad policy!The City of Cornwall is

considering a review of their ad

policy, to not buy advertisement

space from websites that allow

anonymous comments, because

these comments are sometimes

malicious in nature. Council has

deferred this topic, but I agree

with Elaine MacDonald's

position to move on this based on

Bob Peter's report. Anonymous comments allow for

things to be said that would not otherwise be said in

civilized discourse. An opinion posted anonymously has

no real value in my opinion, however these anonymous

and malicious comments can still be unfair and hurtful to

some people, organizations, and to the image of our City

and community. Advertisement dollars should not

support that! I much prefer writing letters to the editor,

and reading letters to the editor. When people have to

post their name with their opinions, the debate that

follows tends to be more intelligent and more fair. A

letter to the editor is one appropriate way of holding

people accountable for their comments, another is to

make users register and include their real name with

their post. With online comments, there is a lot of trolling.

Certain people who have too much time on their hands

will write rude and controversial comments just to create

drama and trouble, I assume just for the fun of it, but it's

not fun for their victims. I recall an incident a few years

ago when a Federal SDSG candidate was the victim of

anonymous comments that put his character and integrity into

question in an unfair way. I can also think of another incident

where a community volunteer of a major festival was the victim of

malicious online comments on another website, but at least that

particular site issued an apology for the profanities that were

initially allowed to be posted. In my opinion anonymous

comments have no value on media websites, it is simply a forum

for the lowest common denominator. Good journalism is based on

fairness, integrity, context and accuracy. Real journalism is

balanced, ethical, professional, objective and not self-serving.

Trolling and anonymous comments degrade the principles of

good journalism.

City discriminated against an employee with a

disability! According to the Ontario Human Rights tribunal, the

City of Cornwall discriminated against one of their employees who

had a disability. The person in question has colitis and needs

frequent bathroom breaks. Her condition worsened, and she could

no longer work in that department. Despite a doctor's note, the

City did not accommodate for her disability. Should the human

resources manager be fired or is that extreme? We in the public do

not know all the facts, but the City should definitely probe and

look into this further. This incident is an embarrassment to our City,

and we as taxpayers must demand the highest standards from our

public officials. It is our tax dollars that pay for their salaries, and it

will be our tax dollars that pay for an legal fees and/or fines. I am

disgusted at the thought that someone with a disability would be

treated this way, but admittedly we don't know all the facts. It

seems some on City Council disagree with the tribunal ruling. I

really hope an employee of the City with a disability was not

mistreated, but the ruling seems to suggest that she was

mistreated.

Kudos to City Transit! I would like to congratulate Cornwall

Transit for their policy of offering veterans free bus rides, not just

on Remembrance Day, but all year round! It's the least we can do

to thank our veterans for their sacrifices to our great country.

My name is Jason Setnyk, and these are my coffee grinds.

Jason Setnyk is a local high school teacher, journalist, published

and award winning author, photographer, arts and culture event

coordinator, and a community volunteer sitting on numerous

boards and committees.

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10. Estimated time of arrival

11. Salaries12. Be inclined14. Encounter15. A stringed

instrument of India16. Cobras18. Prig21. Malice23. Relative of an ostrich24. Loss of the ability

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Hey there everyone, Randy Sauve here owner of FANTASY REALM.

While sitting at the kitchen table with my 3

boys (pictured here - from left to right:

Evan age 10, Tanner age 7 and Connor

age 12), they decided to interview me

about the store...

Tanner: Is it fun running FANTASY

REALM? Randy: Probably the most fun

I've had than any job I worked at.

Connor: As a teenager, where did you

work? Randy: When I was 16 my first job

was at Carl's Smoke Shop, it was there

that I learned how to serve the public at

a retail level, and it was Carl McLaughlin

who gave me the opportunity to

eventually open my own store.

Evan: Did you read comics during your

childhood? Randy: I read and loved collecting comic books, I couldn't get

enough of them.

Connor: How much were comic books when you were a teenager?

Randy: The earliest cover price I can remember buying comics new off the spinner rack

is 25 cents.

Tanner: Why did you open the store? Randy: I enjoyed comic books so much that I

thought opening a store would be a great way to meet other comic collectors.

Evan: How long has FANTASY REALM been around for?

Randy: The store opened on February 4th, 1985 so that would be 26 years and 9 months.

Tanner: Are you the boss at the store?

Randy: I'm the only one there, that makes me the boss.

Evan: How did you come up with the name FANTASY REALM?

Randy: Well I wanted something unique that would cover a wide range of interest that could be contained

within an "Imaginary Kingdom" or a FANTASY REALM.

Connor: What is your favorite comic book series?

Randy: The Amazing Spider-Man, I loved this character from the first issue I picked up. I could relate to him

because although he was a superhero, he still had to deal with everyday things like school and work.

Tanner: Why is it a comic store?

Randy: Well the majority of the product is comic book related but It's not just a comic store, there are also

action figures, trading cards, models, statues and supplies for everything.

Evan: What is the number one thing that you sell? Randy: Comic books are the top selling product.

Tanner: Why do you have a store? Randy: It started as a hobby, and then it just got so busy that I didn't want

to do anything else.

Evan: What do you find better, DC or Marvel? Randy: I have always been a bigger fan of Marvel Comics.

Connor: Even though you are not a DC fan, who is your favorite DC character? Randy: Batman.

Connor: How many times have you met a comic book artist or publisher?

Randy: Hundreds of times, especially after attending Fan Expo in Toronto for the past 3 years.

I would like to thank my 3 young interviewers for the chance to reminisce, and don't forget to "Like" FANTASY REALM

on facebook or visit us at www.fantasyrealm.ca 227 Pitt St Cornwall, ON K6J 3P8 Phone: 613-933-7997.

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Manage Your Money Carefully

This Season

As you know, the holiday season can be joyous, hectic, celebratory — and

expensive. And while you certainly enjoy hosting family gatherings and

giving presents to your loved ones, you’ll find these things even more

pleasurable if they don’t add a lot of weight to your debt load. And that’s

why you’ll want to follow some smart money management techniques

over the next few weeks.

To begin with, try to establish realistic budgets for both your entertaining and

your gift giving. When you host family and friends, don’t go overboard on your expenditures. Your

guests will still appreciate your efforts, which, with a little creativity, can create a welcoming and fun

experience for everyone. As a guiding principle, keep in mind these words attributed to Johann

Wolfgang von Goethe, the famous German poet and philosopher: “What you can do without, do

without.” Set a budget, and stick to it.

The same rule applies to your gifting. You don’t need to find the most expensive presents, or

overwhelm recipients with the sheer volume of your gifts. This is especially true if you, like so many

people, have been affected by the tough economy. Everyone you know will understand that gifts

don’t have to be lavish to be meaningful.

Furthermore, by sticking to a budget, you won’t be tempted to dip into your long-term investments

to pay for fabulous parties or mountains of gifts. It’s never a good idea to tap long-term investments

for short-term needs, but it can be especially bad when your investment prices are down, as they

may well be this year.

So, if you want to stick to a budget but don’t want to raid your investments, how can you pay for

your holiday season expenses? If you can spread out your purchases, you may be able to pay for

them from your normal cash flow. But if that’s not possible, you might want to consider “plastic” —

your credit card. Using your credit card does not, by itself, need to amount to a financial setback,

especially if you’ve chosen a card that offers favourable terms and you’ve already shown the

discipline not to overuse that card. Just try to minimize your credit card usage over the holidays and

pay off your card as soon as you can.

Of course, you can make your holiday season much easier, financially speaking, if you’ve set up a

holiday fund to cover your various expenses. While it’s too late to set up such a fund this year, why

not get an early start on the 2012 holiday season? All you need to do is put away some money each

month into an easily accessible account, separate from your everyday accounts. You don’t have to

put in a great deal, but you do need to be consistent, which is why you

may want to have the money moved automatically, once a month,

from your chequing or savings account to your holiday fund. When

next year’s holiday season rolls around, you might be pleasantly

surprised by how much you’ve accumulated.

But for now, following some common-sense money management

practices can help you get through the holiday season in good

financial shape — and that type of result can get your new year off to

a positive start.

Edward Jones, Member Canadian Investor Protection Fund.

local Edward Jones advisor,

BRIAN SEGUIN (613) 932-6161

89 Tollgate Road West, Unit 2 , Cornwall, ON K6J 5L5

www.edwardjones.com

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Why the “PLUS”?‘Cause we are more than just a pawn shop!

We buy, sell and trade antiques, fine china,gold, collectibles, as well as CDs, VCRs,

movies, video games & musical equipment.Just about anything of value!

TOP PRICES PAID - WE DO HOUSE CALLS!

COME SEE OUR HUGE COLLECTION of Gold Jewellery,Swarovski and Pinwheel Crystal, Royal Doulton and Hummels

at incredibly low prices!

The Benson 5 Ton Challenge presented by TV Cogeco in

support of Agape Centre is returning to Cornwall next month.

Benson Group and TV Cogeco are teaming up to fill a 5 Ton Benson truck with non

perishable food items for the Agape Centre on Saturday, December 10th.

Giant Tiger Cornwall as well as No Frills in Cornwall Square will be drop off locations for

the food items while Benson will host fundraising BBQs at both locations from 9am-3pm

that day.

Other locations for food drop offs will be announced closer to the event.

In photo L to R: Carilyne Hebert, Volunteer Co-Coordinator Agape Centre, Alyssa Blais

Executive Director Agape Centre, David Murphy, Marketing and Promotions Benson

Group, Marc Lauzon, Benson 5 ton truck driver, Dean McIntyre, Marketing and Promotions

Benson Group, Bill Makinson, TV Cogeco and Calvin Killoran, Programming Manager TV

Cogeco.


A Little Positive ReinforcementWhat motivates people? Some think it is a heavy-handed approach

that includes intimidation and belittlement, with just a little fear, while

others know that providing effective communication and positive

encouragement and cooperative behaviour actually works best; most

fall somewhere in between. So many of us are really lacking positive

reinforcement, that sincere compliment, a feeling of being

appreciated and part of a team. When positive factors are in play, it

makes for a better environment, when it is lacking, everyone suffers.

Years ago I added a daily quote of the day to a community website.

It wasn’t a random choice. I researched and selected quotes and accompanying photos.

The public appreciated it and we felt it was a welcomed addition to our site.

Lately on social media, I have seen a trend to share quotes with positive messages, or funny

sayings and noticed how often friends post and share them. It is something that reaches

the core of us. Sometimes when you are down, or starting to lose hope, it could be the

pick-me-up that makes the difference.

I didn’t realize something was missing, until it was slowly integrated into my life on a daily

basis. A positive word, encouragement, praise and genuine interest. Those little things can

make a difference. It may sound a little cheesy, but it is true. Yes, you can get the outcome

you desire by making someone feel bad or yelling or showing stern eyes; hurling insults

instead of offering support and encouragement. But at what price? I know when someone

challenges me and basically thinks I can’t do something, I will work very hard to prove I can.

Afterwards though, I am not exactly feeling warm fuzzy feelings for the one who made me

feel that way.

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will

never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou

Yes, feelings make the difference . It’s the battle of head or heart. I recently attended a seminar where

the speaker asked us to stand up, close our eyes and point to ourselves. After a few moments he

asked us to open our eyes. Gazing across the room, I could see those that pointed to their head, and

those like me, who pointed to their hearts. He told us, that is where we live, and it is true.

We are bombarded with negative messages. We hear unhappy news, or constant complaining, it can

be very disheartening A friend of mine recently made some big changes in her life. She looked tired

and drained, she was stressed to the point of tears and felt she was undervalued and unappreciated

and it was affecting all aspects of her life. Lately some positive encouragement, some praise and

some inspiration transformed her, and now she is like a new person. She is glowing with possibilities,

sincerely happy and slowly releasing the toxic feelings of negativity. When we are surrounded by

negative, it oozes from every pore, it erodes our smile, it stifles creativity and it breaks us down.

Communication breakdown severs more ties than anything. With the Christmas festivities are

coming soon, it is even more important to really reflect on how you treat others. Are you taking out

your frustrations on them? Are you offering words of encouragement? Have you given a sincere

compliment? Do you smile and show you care? Presents are nice to give and receive, but what about

sharing your presence. Actually taking time to connect and be there for family, friends, coworkers

and community.

There is beauty in all of us. We all have so much more to offer than is often visible. Sometimes it takes

a little coaxing, occasionally it takes a powerful event or action to see the potential. As a mom, I

always try to encourage my son to do his best

and listen to what he has to say. I recently heard

comments that we make a good team and we

do. That doesn’t mean we don’t argue

sometimes but I try to foster honest discussions.

This is a high stress time for him with this being

his last year of high school and his book debut.

I am being supportive and boosting his

confidence. It is a little surreal, but he’s taking it

in stride.

We all have different roles and sometimes we

have to vent, sometimes we are the sounding

board for others and no matter how busy our

lives get, we have to take time for others.

Don’t wait until someone walks out the door

and wonder why? Maybe all they want is for

you to have a sincere conversation. Find out

what their goals, and dreams are? Maybe

they are not that far off from your own.

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The Seeker Chicks are happy to

introduce a new column from Lianne,a mom of 4, who was born and raised in

Cornwall and now lives just outside of

Amsterdam, NL. Her columns will be about

life as a Canadian in The Netherlands. Enjoy! .

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I have a magnificent bike –there is room for 6:

Five kids and myself. I have 4 kids but it’s

great to have a bit of extra room for school

bags, groceries, a friend etc. And yes, I

power it with my own legs. I use it every day

– rain or shine, snow and ice.

I love my bike. Custom made for me though

based on a format that many Dutch with kids

are now using. A box built big enough for 4

kids. It’s grey on the outside, orange on the

inside. The box is made of wood. Black leather

seat, silver frame and a recent addition of an

extra seat on the back makes it complete.

I can get a week’s worth of groceries in the

bike + 2 small kids (Ok, they are a bit squished)

- Below is a photo of Julia with the groceries. I can put

my neighbor’s table and chairs in my bike to borrow for

a party rather then

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throw all of

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kids in there

to get to

school in a

hurry. I can put my youngest’s bike in my bike if she has

got tired.

In total, I have 5 bikes… one bike is in Amsterdam so

that when I take the bus in (20 minutes), I have a bike

to use in the city. It has 2 kid’s seats on it – one of the

front that I use for my bag and one of the back that I

use when my youngest is with me. I have 2 other

“normal” bikes… one I share with my husband which

he uses to get to the bus stop, bring the kids to school

etc. It has one seat on the back. I use it when I’m on my

own. The other bike doesn’t have any extra seats on

it… it’s used for guests and I use it if we are going out

for diner in the village so I don’t have to use my big box

bike (which makes a lot of noise if it’s not full!). Then

in the garage I have my good old 20 year old LL Bean

cross bike. I use that in the summer time when I feel

like more biking. Mostly it’s in the garage…

We also have a ton of bikes by our doorway. Friends

always bring their used bikes here since we “must”

always have “use” for them but recently I’ve had to give

some away. Now we have about 2,2 bikes per person

living here…

CHECK OUT: Lianne’s Quick Guide for the Busy

Woman – about Babies 0-6 months, which is for sale

at KidsKorner and at www.liannesquickguide.com.

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Energize Yourself.

Two years ago I made a life

changing decision that was

going to impact my life on

every level. I made the

decision to get healthy. This

goes without saying, but

good things DO take time

and this was no exception.

At the very young age of 22 I had many MANY health

problems due to the fact that I was simply

overweight. I knew something had to be done as I

was slowly killing myself and I knew I wasn’t living life

at its full potential.

In September 2009 I embarked on my journey and

have not looked back since. Following a strict

program of low cardio, strength training and a very

Paleo-ish lifestyle for the first 5 months I lost 50lbs

and maintained that weight loss for over a year. At

this point, working out wasn’t a pain but contrary, my

body craved it, and those healthy foods that were a

chore to eat became a part of my everyday life, it now

had become my lifestyle.

My CrossFit journey...In the last nine months I have joined the world of

CrossFit at Cavemanstrong, but I have to admit, when

I first walked in I was scared, nervous, excited but

most of all I thought to myself “I’m ready to make some more

changes”. After my first class, I was hooked and new this was

exactly what I needed to make those next positive changes.

The atmosphere, energy and dedication of everyone at

Cavemanstrong plays a major part, to me, of its success. We all

have personal goals, and together we achieve them. The

coaches notice the slightest changes in your lifts, squats,

speed and are always so encouraging and always support you.

This is what makes Cavemanstrong stand out from other gyms.

My Paleo-ish Lifestyle...WOW! I’m not going to lie, at first, it was hard! I had led a semi-

healthy lifestyle until then, well what I thought was healthy but

I was having cheats more then I should off because I thought I

‘deserved’ them but I made the necessary adjustments to

make my diet more “Paleo-ish” and have never felt more

energized in my life and love the feeling of waking up rested

and ready to take on my day with a positive outlook!

I have now adapted an 80/20 Paleo lifestyle and also take fish

oil and D3 every day.

My reality….When people ask me ‘what diet are you on’ and I always tell

them “It’s not a diet, it’s a lifestyle”.

Crossfit and Paleo are now a huge part of my life, I’m getting

stronger each and every day and I’m constantly working to

better myself and always making new personal goals.

In total I’ve lost 67lbs, and countless inches and I ALWAYS tell

people it’s not about being ‘skinny’ it’s about being healthy

and strong and it’s about progress.

I made a life changing decision to change my life, to ENERGIZE

myself, and to do something positive in my life. Someone

recently told me that “energy goes, where energy flows” and

when we set our minds on positivity and growth, we will

attract it and change will happen, IF you let it.

Being HEALTHY plays a huge part of LIVING a well balanced

life, simple changes can make a world of a difference, don’t fear

change, change is good, change is GROWTH.

Take the leap to a better you,

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Use a bench to squat with perfect form. That is, standin front of the bench when you squat. Lower yourselfas if you were sitting down. When your butt touchesthe bench, push yourself back up.

JennFit HEALTHY RECIPE

POWERFUL GREEN LEMONADEIt’s a fact: nothing is more live-enzyme rich than

freshly extracted vegetable

juice. Ounce for ounce it is the most enzyme-loaded,

easily absorbable form of nutrition available on the

planet today!

~Makes 1 serving~

1/2 a head organic romaine lettuce

4 stalks organic celery

5 stalks organic kale

1 organic apple

1 whole organic lemon

1 inch of fresh organic ginger

~Process the vegetables in a juicer. Pour into a large glass, and drink!

You may use any organic greens in place of the romaine and kale – chard,

collards, spinach, cucumber, and so forth- as long as there are some dark leafy greens in

there!

*For best results, enjoy Green Lemonade on an empty stomach first thing in the

morning with a handful of raw, soaked and dehydrated nuts. Enjoy!

JennFit Workout:

MEDICINE BALL REACH- SIT ON THE EDGE of a stability ball holding

a medicine ball with both hands.

- ROLL BACK on stability ball while lifting

hips up and squeezing your glutes.

- REACH UP to the ceiling with medicine ball.

- ROLL BACK to starting position and repeat

15 times.

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Bowser and Blue @ Aultsville Theatre in Cornwall.

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Rub Salt @ La Maison in Cornwall.


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D.A.W.G @ Rangatangs in Cornwall.


"Teenz" Post Production Fundraiser

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SEEKING THE ARTS . SEEKING THE ARTS

If it doesn’t work Stop doing it!In my painting classes I will see people trying

over and over again to paint an area of their

canvas only to wipe it off in frustration to try

again. Often they will simply repeat the exact

same colour, brush movement and thickness

again hoping for a different result. A wise man

(or woman) once said the definition of insanity

was to do the same thing over and over and

expect a different result.

This is also the way many experienced artists approach not only their

craft but their careers as artists.

The goal of the individual should be one of constant experimentation

and trial. If this way doesn’t work then maybe with a slight

adjustment, that may work. All successful people are constantly in a

state of flux; never staying constant for very long; measuring the effect

of the slight change in their approach to see if this is better or worse

from a success point of view. This is critical thinking that we must

apply to our art. The artist who refuses to change will be soon left

behind. This is because even if you are the first to preform in a

particular way soon many more will be doing the same and then taking

this to the next level to pass you, please understand, if they can; they

will. Creative process has no copyright. Taking time to adjust your

creative approach will not only prime the creative juices to flow but it

can keep you one step ahead of the crowd.

Lets look at it from a business perspective, if the method of promoting

yourself is not working to get you noticed then you must change

something to see if you can a better result. If promoting yourself is

not the right answer perhaps you should look at managers; if your

website isn’t getting the attention you want perhaps revamping your

web presence or looking at ways to advertise with Google Ads to bring them in.

Simple things like searching for your website (and getting everyone you know

to do the same) can move you up the Google search line up.

I spent many years as a successful sales representative for companies such as

Ford Motors, London Life Insurance, Melody Homes just to mention a few; very

quickly I learned that when approaching a potential client it was important to

adjust your sales pitch to suit the individual. By this I mean don’t try to use the

same old line every time the rate of success is very low; think about the

proverbial guy at the bar striking out over and over using the same old line. The

same is true of who you approach about your art, be willing to change it up to

suit the individual and their needs.

Tony Robbins the guru of selling preaches mirroring a method of taking in the

attitude and mannerisms of your client and mirroring them back in order to

establish a bridge of communication. You can take this one to the bank by

applying this approach to mirroring an artist in your field that you admire.

Watch how they move, breathe, hold their mouth, hold the tools of their trade

and imitate it.

You have nothing to lose but a few bad habits.

Sandra Taylor Hedges, Fine Artist,

Teacher and President of L’association Focus Art Association

sandra-taylor-.artistwebsites.com studioonecatsquared.com

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Marcus Nance @ Aultsville Theatre in Cornwall.


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CBC Radio's dramatic reading of Charles Dickens' A Christmas

Carol, will be held Nov. 27 at St. John's Presbyterian Church, in

Cornwall. This year marks a "Decade of Dickens" for us as we'll be

celebrating our 10th year presenting it to the community and our CBC

Celebrity reader will be the one and only, Judy Maddren.

During the past nine years, we've raised approximately $50,000 for non-

profit organizations. We're happy to state that thanks to support and

sponsorship, 100 per cent of our proceeds are donated to local causes.

This year that will be Maison Baldwin House, a women and children's

shelter, which is truly a worthy recipient.

With a tinge of sadness our committee has decided it is also an

appropriate time to bring the reading to a grande finale, at least for the

time being. So please come out and enjoy this Christmas event.

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No Time For Fooling Around ...If I had a dollar for every time my mother

said this to me growing up, well I wouldn’t

be rich, but I sure would have had a few

bucks.

Have you heard someone say or have you

said to your kids, “Come on, we have no

time for fooling around”?

I know I have said these words many times to my son when

growing up. He was all about having fun, acting silly and taking

what seemed like forever to get dressed and put his shoes on to go

somewhere. There was no sense of urgency in his world, being late

didn’t cross his mind, he was all about what was happening at that

moment in his world, and having a good time.

The more he fooled around, and took his time, the more I would

feel the pressure to get going. So many things to do and not

enough time, I felt the pressure of all the things I needed to get

done was causing me to feel stressed and overwhelmed. And

then the ball dropped on his fun…the words my mother so many

times said to me was now being said to him. History sure does

repeat itself sometimes.

The other day these words came to my mind, loud and clear, I was

going over in my mind all the things I needed to accomplish, just

like so many of you do on a daily basis, when I realized, I am so busy

trying to get things done, live up to my expectations and commitments to

others, I wasn’t taking time to have fun, play and be silly like kids do so easily

and without guilt. It was a light bulb moment to say the least…putting fun

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in every day is just as important, maybe even more important than filling our day

with work, meetings, committees, errands and the other things we manage to

pack in our day.

What can you do to make time to fool around more in your life? Can you put this

on the top of your must get done daily To Do list? Wouldn’t it be great if adults

took the time to live in the moment and fool around like kids do?

Until next time… I am off to fool around!

I am The Sizzle Coach; I am here to assist you with The Journey to Self-

Discovery. You are worth it! And only you can change it! Are you hesitant or

curious? Do you want clarity in your life? Do you want to make positive changes

in your life? Do you want to discover who you are? Have more questions?

Call Janet today. 613-360-7933 and start your Journey!!!



Every day we move.We move in set patterns and we also move in

unexpected and surprising ways. A few examples

of set patterns would be brushing your teeth,

sitting in a chair, walking down the stairs, and

putting on your clothes. These motions are

generally unnoticed and taken for granted. It is

apparent the body is often used as a means to an

end. But, there is something missing. A

disconnect occurs. In turn we afflict ourselves with

tightness in our upper and lower backs, and in our hamstrings and hips

ending up with lack of mobility and overuse injuries. A chronic pain will

settle into one area of the body or even several. Imagine if you were a

professional athlete! Talk about repetitive movement.

I wake up and bounce out of bed some days, other days honestly it is more

of a slow crawl, coming to awareness into my body and I shift out of bed

and into the day. Most often our movements are so deeply embedded

into our muscles, tissue and bones that we do not take notice of the

sensations that come with them. What is it to be kinaesthetically aware

of our body in space? How do we begin to examine our habitual

movements and allow room for observation and true sensation to be

present?

What is your body doing right now? What parts of your body are in

contact with the floor, the chair, and the objects that surround you? What

is your posture like? Close your eyes, and take notice. Check in. Feel

your weight shift from front to back and side to side. What are the

differences from your right side and left? Do not adjust or manipulate.

Just observe and accept your imbalances. Now, what is your breathing

like? Is it shallow? Is it deep? Is it through your nose or mouth or both?

Is the breath brought to your chest or tummy? Are you holding any

tension in your jaw? Relax and take notice.

Now that you have had this experience how can you apply it to your

everyday living and moving? Think about the possibilities.

Observation and awareness can assist you in times of stress,

anxiousness, boredom, etc...Even better, this skill can enrich your

physical, mental experiences in times of joy, playfulness, and

curiosity.

Movement itself is the most natural occurring force in life. Our understanding

of the world and people comes from experience and observation, not only in

our mind, but in our body.

All too often we form our judgements and summaries of people by how they

move independently and in reaction to the environment around them. For

example someone who averts their eyes, and is closed off in the upper body

translates as shyness, and awkwardness. Or slouching with a heavy head,

shoulders rolled forward and a sunken torso speaks of sadness or perhaps low

self esteem. These are just a few examples of how our bodies speak for us.

Words and gestures are another layer that add to the understanding of

another human being. The body is a vessel that communicates before we

even say a word. To truly understand ourselves we must start by

acknowledging and accepting that our mind and body are not two separate

pieces glued together. Also, they are even more than reflections of each

other. They are one entity shifting...forward.

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I have an ugly 80's kitchen, its in good shape but God is it ugly. I have got a couple of quotes to fix

it but I am a little confused. Reface or replace? What is the best way to go to make an old kitchen

nice again?

Tim.

Well Tim, It ultimately comes down to whats right for you, the customer who pays the bill.

I have heard a lot of stories, and replaced a lot of kitchens in my time and the one thing that

echoes time and time again is I can't afford to replace or reface my kitchen. Now I want to set a

couple things straight for the record: There are a lot of unscrupulous contractors out there who prey on the

unknowledgeable homeowner who is made to believe that replacing a kitchen is so prohibitively expensive that refacing is the only way. Meanwhile

they quote prices that would easily cover the complete replacement of the kitchen

material and labour included. Be advised that the cabinet doors and the labour are the

most expensive parts of a kitchen. Refacing cabinets is very very labour intensive

whereas replacing cabinets of identical size is not. You are paying

for the doors anyway so why not save on the labour and order the same kitchen that

you have in a more modern finish or better yet take the opportunity afforded to you by

repacking and make the changes you always wanted: put in a breakfast bar, a larger

opening for a larger fridge, an over the range microwave(or a place for a microwave

altogether). Obviously price will vary depending on many factors but refacing is only

practical in certain situations: like if you're adding on to an existing kitchen, or repairing areas

damaged by heat, smoke or water.

What about the waste of disposing of perfectly good cabinets even if they are hideously out of

date? Well, there is a wonderful organization called habitat for humanity who would love to take

that dated kitchen off your hands. Not only will they take it, they will come right to your door to

get it. And in some cases, even issue a tax receipt in your name for the value of the donation.

Hope this makes your renovation decision easier,

Joe

PS. Let me stress: Sometimes a couple quotes just isn't enough...it serves you to talk to as many

contractors as you can stand. The further you cast your net, the better your catch is sure to be.

Thank you to everyone for your contributions this week. If I didn't answer your question, keep

watching here each week for more household tips and renovation advice. You can email your

questions to: [email protected]. For additional information about me and

what is going on in your community, please visit our website: www.adamshomeservices.ca.And remember, Whatever you do, do it well, because a job well done stays well done forever.

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DEADLINES FOR NEXT ISSUE Tuesday at 5pm

The Social Development Council (SDC) of Cornwall &

area’s Project WARMTH is once again offering FREE

Energy Greenbox kits to anyone in the SDG area who would like to

be a little warmer this winter, and likely even save a little money. The Energy

Greenbox kits help stop cold drafts, stop heat loss and help you be a friend of

the earth. This year’s kit includes “shrink-to-fit” interior window insulation to

cover up to 10 windows, CFL light bulbs (which use about a quarter of the

power of a regular light bulb),

foam weather-stripping for

door and window frames, and

other useful energy

conservation tips.

The program is made possible

because of the ongoing

support and partnership with

Friends of the Earth (FoE)

Canada; a charitable non-

profit environmental

organization located in

Ottawa, who donated the

contents included in this year’s kit.

“The purpose of the program is really one of the ways we help address the

crisis of “energy poverty” that continues to persist in the community. With

our fourth winter of offering this program and usually approximately 500 kits

delivered each year, many community members have come forward with

identifying the improvements in costs and comfort these kits can really have

in the home.” says Michelle Gratton, the founder of the SDC’s Project

WARMTH.

There are only a limited number of kits available so residents are

encouraged to hurry and get one while supplies last. Interested

participants can simply call the SDC to make arrangements to pick up their

FREE kit or to find out about the nearest distribution site available

throughout the SDG area by calling 613-930-0211.

The Social Development Council of Cornwall & area is a local non-profit

organization committed to creating positive social change and building

stronger communities.

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