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Cornwall’s collectible aficionado
Chris Leger has been collecting various things since his early childhood. His hobby has culminated into a full-time job, for he now owns and operates The Vintage Toy Man, a company that sells various collectibles.
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a lot to do with it. It can represent around 60 per cent of the item’s value.” He then points to the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) near him. “I sell them individually for $40 to $50,” he says. “But if I have the original box, I can sell it from $250 to $300.” It seems buyers want everything to be complete, just like it would’ve been if they had unwrapped it fromunder the Christmas tree many years ago. Rarity therefore plays an important factor.Theman highlights that collectors crave rare things and will spend a good amount of money on them. Consequently, the collector and his friends will often travel to many different areas of the province, looking for empty boxes. “One time we came across a box for an NES at a garage sale,” he recalls. “It was full of Christmas decorations.Theman selling it toldme that I could have everything for $10, so I bought it. I then emptied the whole box. He starred at me with a weird look.” So what is The Vintage Toy Man’s most
Man, still in its original packaging, can fetch upwards to 250 to 300 dollars. In addition, Leger owns several accessories that can be added to the figure. Yet he’s quick to point out that a similar toy, devout of its original packaging, can be bought for under $40. The Mego figures he owns are also quite rare, worth 1500 to 2000 dollars. “They are very sought after,” says Leger. A hobby that became a business Many are the people who hope someday to transform their hobby into a full-fledged, full-time career. For Leger, however, this dream recently became a reality. “I used to work for Canada Post,” he says, lying back in his chair. “But then I got hurt and couldn’t work.” The man then turned to his lifelong pas- sion. He launched a website that quickly went mainstreamandmade his name quite well known throughout the collecting com- munity. “I have several regular customers,” he explains. “Cornwall is home to several specific collectors.” From Transformers to X-men and from
“Vintage video games are very hot right now,” he says. “I’ve sold for over $1000 in video games.” As for comic books, Leger admits that he only sells the kinds he likes. “I usually sell Marvel, I can’t sell what I don’t like. My rule is also that I usually buy comics that were printed before 1983.” Some of his older comic books pre-date Marvel altogether. To reachmore customers, theman relies not on eBay, like many other sellers, but on a hands-on, face-to-face approach. “Comic conventions are my bread and butter,” he says jokingly. “I go to comic book shows, record shows and toy shows. I meet a lot of different people.” The beardedman admits that hemakes a decent living, beingThe Vintage ToyMan. “I never thought I’d be doing this,” he acknow- ledges. “I hope to open up a shop sometime in the future, but right now, it’s only an idea.” So what does the collectible aficionado think of the Cornwall and Area Pop Event (CAPE) that made its debut last year? “It
Chris Leger’s house could very well be a museum. Upon entering its front door, one is taken aback by the amount of highly collectible and valuable items the one they call The Vintage Toy Man has amassed. His living room, neatly organised, holds some of his treasures such as several hun- dred vinyls, video game consoles and vintage toys. Before taking a seat on his red chair, the bearded man reaches into a milk crate containing several records before retrieving something he recently acquired. “I had been looking for Nirvana records for a while,” he says, pulling out the round black disc from the pocket of the albumand putting it gently on one of themany record players he owns. Following some light scratching noises, drumsticks can be heard before some of grunge’s most well-known musicians start to perform. It certainlywill be an interesting interview. “My love of collecting started when I was
young,” admits Leger, stroking his beard and staring around the room. “When I was younger, I had plenty of toys I would get at yard sales.” Therefore, much of the items collected by the man are from the 1970’s to 1980’s era. “I’d rather collect things from my youth, but here and there, some things from the 1990’s show up.” To amass such an im- mense and impressive collection, Leger, along with some friends, go hunting at yard sales and flea markets. The interesting man recalls two important house sales he attended here in Cornwall. “They were organ- ized when someone either died or was going to a nursing home,” he explains, a smile ap- pearing at the corner of his mouth. “The person who was in charge of them didn’t really pay attention to what was being sold.” In other words, $10,000 worth of toys was purchased by Leger, for about $100.
Chris Leger, also known as The Vintage Toy Man, has turned his hobby of collecting into a full-fledged business. His house is now home to hundreds of toys, records, video games, and comic books.
prized possession? He ponders for some seconds before smiling once more and ut- tering, “The Six Million Dollar Man and my Mego figures.” The mint condition Six Million Dollar
vintage video games to records, Leger sells them all. But although it may seem a tad hectic, theman points out that his business consists of four pillars: comic books, vinyls, toys, and video games.
truly was great,” Leger says. “There was so much traffic there. I sold more at the event than I’ve sold in Ottawa over the past couple of years. It’s a great initiative!”
Worth much more than you think But what makes a toy, video game or rec- ord so valuable? “There are several different factors,” explains Leger. “The packaging has
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La musique dans le sang
Le chanteur Kevin Rivette, originaire de Cornwall, fait progressivement son chemin à travers l’Est du pays.
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Kevin Rivette est né et a grandi à Cornwall. Né d’une grande famille canadienne fran- çaise du côté paternel et ayant une famille maternelle anglophone, Kevin Rivette a pour ainsi dire pu bénéficier dumeilleur des deux mondes. Mais c’est surtout la culture et les valeurs ainsi que, bien entendu, lamusique francophone canadienne qui ont été ancrées en lui, dès son enfance. C’est après avoir quitté Cornwall pour al- ler étudier à Ottawa, puis en allant travailler pour un bout de temps à Sherbrooke, au Québec, qu’il a découvert plus en profon- deur la culturemusicale québécoise à travers l’écoute des palmarès radiophoniques. « J’ai vite appris qu’il y avait une culture vibrante et artistique au Québec dont je souhaitais faire partie un jour », a-t-il expliqué au Journal de Cornwall. Ce qui différencie Kevin Rivette des autres chanteurs c’est surtout le plaisir de partager avec le public. « Tout lemonde a la capacité de chanter. Il faut se laisser la permission de la partager avec les autres, qu’on ait la confiance, la volonté et le courage de la laisser sortir de nous » a-t-il expliqué. Pour lui, interpréter des chansons qui « frappent le cœur » est sa raison de vivre. « Il y a tel- lement de belles mélodies et de chansons
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concours Trois Pistoles en chansons, en 2013. En 2014, j’ai été invité par le Gouvernement canadien afin de chanter au jour du Souvenir. J’y ai interprété Adieu , avec les 78meilleurs musiciens militaires au pays, s’est-il sou- venu. Lors du téléthon du CHEO, un enfant m’a fait perdre mes mots à la télévision. Je l’ai trouvé courageux de se présenter suite à ses traitements de chimiothérapie. Ça remet les choses en perspective. » Il a récemment participé au spectacle régional du concours Fais-moi ta toune , qui s’adresse à tous les auteurs, compositeurs et interprètes au Canada, âgés entre 7 et 77 ans, dont la finale se tiendra le 28 mai prochain, à Asbestos au Québec. « Brian Tyler (concurrent à la première édition de La Voix, originaire de Lachute, QC) que j’ai eu la chance de rencontrer m’a dit: Tu as un choix mon ami. Tu as une voix excel- lente, mais c’est ta confiance qui t’arrête. J’avais pris un certain recul par rapport à la musique. Je me suis lancé ce défi… et me voilà. Je continue ce beau projet à Asbestos, où il y a plusieurs des meilleurs chanteurs, interprètes et compositeurs au pays et je suis ému de faire partie de cette aventure. C’est vraiment un défi personnel, pour me permettre d’aller au-delà de moi-même », a-t-il expliqué. Plaire au public et lui transmettre des émotions n’est qu’une petite partie du grand tout qui lui fait apprécier ce métier. « J’ai eu la chance de rencontrer plusieurs musiciens et d’être accepté parmi mes pairs, c’est très valorisant. Ce sont les affinités, les amitiés et les liens que nous créons qui me touchent le plus profondément », a-t-il raconté. À propos de la communauté francophone de Cornwall, Kevin Rivette révèle faire de son mieux pour s’impliquer. « Je tente de faire la différence et de représenterma communauté francophone, mais nous avons tous un rôle à jouer pour garder la francophonie vivante, ici à Cornwall. En me présentant dans des concours comme ceux-là, c’est ma petite contribution pour faire connaître la Ville de Cornwall et sa communauté bilingue. Et surtout, en n’oubliant pas de garder dans mes bagages, les gens de la région qui ont contribué à paver le chemin pour les artistes de la région », a-t-il précisé. En dehors du milieumusical, il souhaite venir en aide aux jeunes de sa communauté. « Disons que je travaille fort avec certains organismes pour apporter des programmes d’aide pour les soins de santé mentale pour les jeunes de Cornwall, ayant moi-même souffert de ces troubles», a-t-il affirmé. Kevin Rivette invite les amateurs demu- sique à suivre le concours Fais-moi ta toune sur Facebook et sur le site faismoitatoune. comet ainsi encourager les interprètes par- ticipants à travers tout le pays. « Pour mes projets futurs, je laisse le bon Dieu faire ce chemin pour moi. Je désire faire un disque de reprises bilingues. Qui sait, si ça doit arriver, ça arrivera », a-t-il conclu.
que nous n’écoutons plus. Et, pour moi, c’est important de reconnaître les œuvres de ces auteurs-compositeurs. Nous avons la responsabilité, en tant que musiciens et musiciennes, de garder ces paroles et ces airs vivants pour ceux qui sauront l’apprécier », a poursuivi l’artiste. Pour M. Rivette, l’interprétation d’une mélodie se livre en trois temps. Il faut d’abord sélectionner unmorceau de choix, qui saura faire battre le cœur des auditeurs. Ensuite, il faut prendre le temps de comprendre la chanson pour finalement être capable de livrer toutes les émotions sur scène afin de les transmettre au public. Venant d’une famille nombreuse où la musique a toujours été à l’avant-plan, Kevin Rivette a vite fait ses armes dans le domaine. « Jeme rappelle des célébrations musicales durant le temps des Fêtes. Mes oncles et mes tantes jouaient tous d’un instrument et chantaient aussi, s’est-il souvenu. Pour ma part, j’ai commencé à l’âge de cinq ans lorsque l’American Musicians’ Guild de Cornwall m’a offert de participer à un sou- per de reconnaissance. Le maestro Tony Esposita et son orchestre de 50 musiciens m’ont demandé de chanter Blue Suede Shoes d’Elvis Presley. J’étais trop jeune pour m’en souvenir. On s’entend qu’à 44 ans… on ne se souvient pas toujours des choses », a plaisanté M. Rivette. Les compositions de Jean-Pierre Ferland, Luc Plamondon, Ginette Reno, Lara Fabian, Garou, Marjo, Marie-Denise Pelletier, Gerry Boulet, Patrick Normand, Rock Voisine, pour n’en nommer que quelques-uns, ont su l’ins- pirer à différents niveaux tant dans sa vie professionnelle, que personnelle. « Je partage avec vous que j’ai vécu de l’intimidation, de l’écolematernelle jusqu’au secondaire. Les bullies te suivent. L’école pour moi a toujours été difficile », a-t-il ra- conté. Mais, c’est grâce à sa professeure de musique, Raymonde Samson, qu’il a persé- véré. « Elleme disait : chante Kevin, tu as une belle voix, laisse-la sortir. C’est elle qui savait que lamusiquem’aiderait àm’en sortir et me donnerait la confiance qu’il me fallait pour avancer. Ellem’a également transmis l’amour de la chanson francophone », a poursuivi Rivette, reconnaissant. Il a poursuivi son parcours en partici- pant à des compétitions pendant plusieurs années, tel le festival demusique Kinsmen, où il a remporté des victoires durant sept années consécutives. « La musique c’était mon ressort, mon mur de protection, mais aussi la seule chose qui m’apportait toujours la reconnaissance et une appréciation de mes talents par les autres », a reconnu Kevin Rivette. Interrogé à savoir quels étaient les mo- ments les plus marquants de sa carrière jusqu’à présent, M. Rivette a insisté sur quel- ques-uns. « Il y a d’abord eu mon passage à l’émission Homegrown Café , au réseau CTV. Ça remonte en 1996. Ensuite, j’ai gagné le
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Mrs. Denise Levac is the fourth winner of a touch tablet that was drawn on December 7. She correctly answered the question: “Quel était le nom du père de Tina Charlebois?”. The answer was André Charlebois. C’est Mme Denise Levac qui est l’heureuse gagnante du quatrième tirage d’une tablette tenu le 7 décembre dernier, alors qu’elle a correctement répondu à la question : « Quel était le nom du père de Tina Charlebois? ». La réponse était André Charlebois.
Call to The Hall The Cornwall Sports Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the Call to The Hall for 2016. Nominations for the next set of inductees begin now and run until February 26. Submissions after that date will not be considered for 2016. Various sports are represented from the more than 300 CSHOF members. There are also a number of inductees under the Builder category. The selection committee requests a list of awards or accomplishments accompanied by media clippings or a scrapbook outlining the person being nominated. For more information on the induction process and a list of past inductees, visit www.cornwallsportshalloffame.com. Inductees will be announced in April. – Francis Racine La foire Mon trésor pour ton trésor s’est déroulée le 9 décembre dernier, à l’École élémentaire publique Rose-des-Vents. Chaque élève qui avait apporté un livre ou un jouet pouvait l’échanger lors de l’événement qui a eu lieu au gymnase. En lien avec le programme ISO-École, les élèves ont réalisé qu’il n’est pas nécessaire d’acheter du neuf quand on peut réutiliser. Ils ont ainsi vécu une expérience authentique qui les a conscientisés à la surconsommation. Les jouets et les livres supplémentaires ont été donnés au centre Agapè et à la maison Baldwin.
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Fairweather bids farewell to St. Lawrence College
Don Fairweather, sitting in his office, overlooking the St. Lawrence River.
FRANCIS RACINE francis.racine@eap.on.ca
A native of Cornwall, the blue-eyed man boasts quite an impressive resume. He attended the Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational School (CCVS) before studying at McMaster’s University and Queen’s. “My education did serve me quite well,” he ad- mits, a smile in the corners of his mouth. Fairweather started his teaching career as a high-school teacher, before climbing the echelons and becoming a high-school vice-principal. Then, he became a prin- cipal before being named an executive
superintendent for the Upper Canada District School Board. He then became dean of the college, in October of 2007. “I had always worked in smaller schools, where the educative institution was the very hub of the community.” He then concedes that the very workings of the college are practically the same. “I started working at the college close to Thanksgiving day,” he says from his of- fice overlooking the beautiful St. Lawrence River. “But after 40 years of full-time work,
I’ve decided to retire. My wife and I want to travel more.” The man hopes to see Ireland, Italy, the AmericanWest Coast, all the while spending more time in Florida. Under his leadership, the once small col- lege has seen a rapid increase in studentship. “We’vemanaged to increase the attendance of students by about 25 per cent,” he says proudly. “But it wasn’t my own doing. We were able to achieve such a goal because of our great team. We have very dedicated
St. Lawrence College deanDon Fairweather is easily recognizable.That’s because the tall man prides himself in meeting face to face with students. In other words, Fairweather isn’t scared of donning on the occasional clown or prisoner outfit, in the hopes of raising awareness for an array of causes.The imposing man is set to retire in the coming weeks.
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teachers and staffmembers and we all work for a common purpose, the students.” When he initially arrived, the college’s doors welcomed on average 950 full-time students, whereas now, around 1200 call the St. Lawrence College their own. “I simply love being here,” maintains Fairweather. “It was a joy to come in to work every day.” In addition, the dean takes pride in the fact that 30 per cent of people studying at the college are first generation students. “They are the first in their family to pursue a post-secondary education,” he says. “That means that they will probably be able to get a better paying job than their parents and will therefore be able to get a better pay, resulting in a better life and a better community.” After being asked what his biggest accom- plishment was, the dean ponders for several seconds before admitting that he simply can’t put his finger on it. “We’ve had somany great things happen in this college,” he says. “But I’mvery proud of our capital campaign,
where we were able to collect $4.5 million from the community and $10 million from the provincial and federal governments, in order to transform the building.” The biggest challenge Fairweather ever faced during his tenure was teamwork. “I came from a high school background. I wasn’t used to the college environment,” he remembers. “I had to get to know our team and learn the processes.” Looking back on his eight-year experi- ence, the dean can do nothing but smile. “It’s very gratifying to know that we did strengthen the Cornwall Campus,” he says. “It’s much stronger than when I first got here.” A new dean on January 4 th Hailing from Manitoba but residing in Terrace, British Columbia, Debra Stava will succeed Fairweather as dean of the college on January 4 th . Currently associate vice-president for special projects at the Northwest Community College, Stava has several
years of volunteering and was president of the Prince Rupert Chamber of Commerce, director for Community Futures of the Pacific Northwest and director for North Coast Community Assets. “Tome, the dean’s role is extremely important,” she expressed. “You get to work with the community, the institution and with students.” Stava was selected amongst several other candidates via a process that was organ- ized earlier last year. It’s also not the first time a woman is named dean of the college. According to Fairweather, several others have graced the dean’s office in the past years. From private Catholic school to college Prior to the formation of Ontario’s college system in 1967, some trade schools existed in the province. Many of those schools were established in the post-war years primarily to help veterans reintegrate into civilian life. By the late 1950s, tech wings were added to Ontario high schools to assist young people. A decade later, Premier WilliamDavis—now
regarded as the “father of the Ontario College System”—responded to an increasing need for technical education by creating colleges of applied arts and technology to train indi- viduals for jobs. Originally, Brockville was suggested for themain campus of a proposed St. Lawrence College, but after much debate, during often “standing room only” meetings held at Brockville TownHall, it was decided the local population wasn’t large enough to support one campus. Cornwall and Kingston were chosen to serve six counties in the Eastern Ontario region: Frontenac, Leeds, Grenville, Dundas, Stormont and Glengarry. In 1968, Cornwall Classical College, a private Catholic school, was purchased and later renamed Moulinette Hall. In 1970, a new building, Wales Hall, was built by the federal government for the retraining programs. In 1976, Aultsville Hall was con- structed as the hub with a library, cafeteria, theatre and student services.
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The City contributed $10,901.98 to United Way by way of payroll deductions from City employees (including Cornwall Police). That’s in addition to other fundraiser events organized by employees throughout the year, including a summertime barbecue that raised $255, $468 in collections from dress down Fridays, $410 from the sale of old city street banners, $550 from a book sale and donation from CUPE 234 at the Local Government Week event in October. Pictured are mayor Leslie O’Shaughnessy; administrative assistant Diane Brown; Alan Armstrong, president of CUPE 3251; United Way executive director Lori Greer; deputy police chief and United Way president Danny Aikman.
Chef David Petrynka is trading in his tool belt for his chef’s uniform as he launches his new and improved restaurant Eight Zero Zero. “This has been a long time coming, and as much as I am happy to start cooking again, I know my customers are equally anxious to see the new restaurant,” he said. The new Eight Zero Zero is located on Brookdale Avenue Eight Zero Zero opens doors
One of Cornwall’s oldest buildings is looking a lot better these days, thanks to an extensive facelift. The 2-storey brownstone at 54 Pitt Street is better known to local shoppers as EchoTrends, a popular consignment store specializing in gently-used upscale clothing and fashion accessories. Spirit Tree Yoga, Cornwall’s first Yoga studio also makes the building its home, on the second floor. Although the two businesses are healthy, the building itself was showing signs of wear and tear, which is not surprising considering it was built over 100 years ago in 1894. “It is a beautiful old building, and from the moment I bought it I had plans to improve it,” says Colleen Campbell. “However, there was always something more pressing that kept delaying our plans to undertake the renovations.” Mrs. Campbell turned to Porter’s Historical Restoration of Cornwall to handle the delicate task of repointing and repairing the brick work on the building facade. A new steel beam and columns were added for structural support. New windows, and a hardy board finish were also added. The end result is a striking building that catches the eye of passers- by. Pictured is Colleen Campbell
Renos for historic building
in a building that once housed the Ontario Travel office. “We looked at a number of different locations, and this one offered us great exposure, and the opportunity to start from scratch,” said chef Petrynka. Building owners Scott and Jennifer Lecky have been involved in transforming the building into a state-of-the-art restaurant that will offer a modern, sophisticated dining experience. Jennifer Lecky is a designer by profession, and she worked closely with Chef Petrynka throughout the design stage. “Brookdale Avenue is the first image that many people have when they visit Cornwall, so we wanted the restaurant to reflect the very best of the community,” said Mrs. Lecky. “We wanted to create an experience that is both comforting and welcoming and at the same time a little bit exciting.” Pictured is chef Petrynka
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La campagne de denrées alimentaires de l’École secondaire publique L’Héritage a officiellement commencé le 11 décembre dernier. En effet, Marilyn McMahon-Ayerst, représentante du député provincial Jim McDonell, s’est jointe aux membres du personnel de l’école et aux élèves lors des festivités. «Vous êtes incroyables, a-t-elle expliqué. Nous sommes chanceux d’avoir une si bonne communauté.» De son coté, Tyanna Hunt, directrice-adjointe de L’Héritage, a remercié André Villeneuve et Cindy Trudelle, organisateurs de la collecte. De plus, des pompiers de Cornwall ainsi que la mascotte Sparky ont surpris les élèves. Les pompiers ont chanté plusieurs chansons de Noël devant les élèves éblouis, tout en expliquant que la collecte de jouets de Sparky commençait elle aussi. En photo, Cindy Trudelle, entourée de la mascotte de L’Héritage et de Sparky. Début de la collecte de denrées de L’Héritage
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Helping out in the Dominican Republic Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) caseworker Vanessa Rabideau and Little Sister Karine recently traveled to the Dominican Republic with an organization called ‘Live Different.’ The pair helped build houses for families in impoverished communities. BBBS of Canada organized the trip with the help of Invesco Canada and WestJet. The organisation’s mission is to assist children from primarily lone parent families in Cornwall and SD & G, to achieve their full potential through mentoring programs with caring, responsible adult volunteers.
Shifting Creations opens up Shifting Creations, a local dance studio, held its official opening on December 14. “So far, I have around 10 students, but I just got started,” said owner Amanda Marini-Rohde. “It’s all about the clients here.” The small studio is located above Fullerton Drugs on Pitt Street and is quite roomy for its size. “I’ve always loved to dance, it’s my passion,” explained Marini-Rohde. The passionate woman holds a bachelor of fine arts-dance and a bachelor of education. “I love to teach, to make people learn new things,” she said, smiling. The studio has been opened since August, but the initiative has been in the back of Marini-Rohde’s mind for quite some time. “I always wanted to own a dance studio!” Pictured are Jacynthe Villemaire, Cornwall mayor Leslie O’Shaughnessy, and owner Amanda Marini-Rohde.
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Les élèves du pavillon intermédiaire de l’École secondaire catholique La Citadelle ont affiché leurs couleurs en portant leur chandail de hockey à l’école, le 9 décembre dernier. Le blanc, noir, rouge et bleu était arboré fièrement par les élèves. Un chandail de hockey est porté par les joueurs et représente généralement le nom et le numéro de leur équipe ainsi que le logo de celle-ci ou leur commanditaire corporatif. Journée des chandails de hockey
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The Long Sault Fire and Rescue Department is continuing its long tradition of helping families in need during the Christmas season with their annual Food Basket Drive. MPP Jim McDonell, joined members of the Fire and Rescue Department going door-to- door in the community on December 6, encouraging residents to donate canned or other non-perishable food items. “Christmas is a time to celebrate the birth of Christ with our families and to assist those less fortunate” McDonell commented. “A food basket goes a long way in helping a family with their celebration. Each and every donation to the Food Basket Drive makes a great difference.” Pictured above is firefighter Bryan Samis; retired chief Lee Bethume; firefighters Ian Butcher; firefighter Dan Reginer; firefighter Mike Seguin; Guylene Killoran; firefighter Andrew Downing; Captain Tom Reed; Liam Killoran; Megan Meerburg; Jim McDonell and several of Santa’s helpers. A tradition of helping Friends of Vets The Friends of Vets support group meets on the 1 st and 3 rd Thursdays of every month at 7 p.m. at 780 Sydney Street. There is parking in the back of the building and the coffee is free.
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YOUR HOROSCOPE for the week of December 13 to 19, 2015
THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: ARIES, TAURUS AND GEMINI.
ARIES The great artist in you makes a fairly dramatic appearance. You accomplish something that gets noticed and that constitutes some sort of fresh start. TAURUS Your social life takes up all your time. You receive a constant stream of invitations that you accept with pleasure, even if you know you’re burning the candle at both ends sometimes. GEMINI You have a lot of work on your hands if you have big plans for the holidays this year. Time is a scarce commodity, but your parties are a real success in the end. CANCER You feel like getting out more and discov- ering lots of wonderful things. You decide to spend the holidays under a tropical sun or feature exotic avours on your holiday menu. LEO You’re deeply moved when you learn about a visit from a family member that you only see very rarely and who means a lot to you. You go all out in order to welcome this It’s very easy to get along with you. You’re not afraid of some hard work and you’re willing to start preparing a few recipes for the upcoming holiday parties. LIBRA You nd yourself taking over the boss’s chair while he or she goes on a well- deserved vacation. This could have an extremely positive long-term impact on your career. SCORPIO You’re the centre of attention for one reason or another. It’s possible that you could save someone, even if it’s only by being a good listener. SAGITTARIUS You go all out where gifts and parties with friends and family are concerned. You’re extremely generous and this gives you an extraordinary sense of well-being. CAPRICORN It’s not easy to coordinate a busy social life when your work is demanding. You need to take the decision to back off a bit, so don’t hesitate to accept invitations from your friends. AQUARIUS You may lay your hands on a nice sum of money and you’re sure to treat yourself. This situation shows you off to advantage and improves your self-esteem. PISCES You’re already planning some parties that will bring together your relatives. You have lots of inspiration to create your very own masterpiece. person. VIRGO
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