Issue 4 of Volume 2

At the Cornwall Motor Speedway Press Conference on March 8at Au Vieux Duluth Restaurant, I had the privilege and honorof meeting several race car drivers. But the highest honor came

in meeting a couple of exceptional individuals from right herein Massena, a father and son racing legacy: Kevin Fetterly Sr. and

Kevin Fetterly Jr. Wow, I thought, getting to know theseawesome guys. I felt proud, knowing these two real-life

champions are from Massena. Hey, that’s where I live!Incredible. And you can tell that, these twoadrenaline-charged competitive men, they

represent. In the paradox of pride and humility, Ifelt that strong presence of the American spirit weall know that represents. (You know, that feelingyou get whenever you hear our national

anthem). A great feeling. You get really pumped.

Kevin Fetterly Sr. started racing at age 16, in 1974.Today he works as tech-inspector at the PlattsburgAirborne Speedway, and is planning on getting back

into racing this year.

Kevin Fetterly Jr. started out racing in Rookie (‘Bandit’)class in 1999, his first year after Massena High School,

in a 1991 Dodge Omni, 4 cylinder engine. He raced thatcar for 2 years. In 2001 he won championship. Thefollowing year he moved up to street stock (Semi-Pro)level racing. His wife, Darci, bought him his first Street

Stock car. Last year in Cornwall, he took the Championship.This year will be his 15th year in car racing. He and his teamare the 57K Race Team...

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But what I really want to say is that:These words are made for seeking, and that’s just whatthey’re gonna do. One of these days these words are gonnaspell the truth right out of you. That’s right, my friend.Seeker Dude John Lucio here in your house. A TruthSeeker: Seeking truth and spelling it out through theinner beauty, or lack thereof, of one’s own inherent truenature. That’s how I write: dispelling myth, removing BS,and making manifest one’s true desire, intent, andresolve. Why? Because it is in that very manifestationwhere fundamental truth resides, awaiting discovery.No, not in the information placed before an individualto see with his/her eyes and/or to hear with his/her ears.Nor in the transformation of data from the instant itreaches one’s eyes and/or ears until it arrives at alocation in one’s mind for final processing a second later.

What’s placed before you is just information—abstract,concrete, and/or illusion—that plain & simple. Read this:The sky is green and the grass is blue. Just because thatinformation is there doesn’t make it true. Either theauthor intentionally sought to deceive you, or is dyslexic,or is trying to make a point, for instance. Nonetheless,it’s all just information getting assimilated. Data.

Fundamental truth, on the other hand, resides in you (inyour perceptions of that data) awaiting to connect withthe data and merge with the fundamental truth of theauthor, and ultimately make manifest the meaning ofthe information for your acknowledgement. It’s howone applies one’s inherent, fundamental truth, to thedata, that determines if the processed information isaccurate or not. And that, my friend, is what theMassena News is here for: Not simply to present thenews, but to get readers to actually look at what theysee in the news and in the world around them, andmake the connection. (Read: The Connection on page 5)

You see, my friend, a magician (an illusionist) can showpeople things that are not there—solely becauseattitudes are so biased that a mind can besubconsciously convinced to dismiss fact fromobservation, and replace it with a lie. A sexy pickpocketcan easily take a person’s billfold. Next, with priorknowledge of numbers such as PIN, SSN, etc., thatpickpocket is in a position to steal a significant amountof tangible value from one’s life. A presidentialcandidate, capable of seducing opinion, can hijackdemocracy and steal an election, and ultimately stealthe livelihood from millions for the betterment of a few.

Let’s face it: Too many people don’t think! They simply takethe information presented to them, and accept it as gospel.They believe what they are informed to believe, becauseit’s what their friends believe, and what people whoseopinions of them matter most, believe. Millions of sheeprelying on others to think. But most thinking are wolves.

Mmmnnnn...in my mind I see that sweet born & bredTexas girl, Jessica Simpson, in her red boots and skimpycowgirl attire. The words coming out of her mouth areentirely different than the message I’m actually getting.

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The 57K Race Team, wiTh Race caR dRiveR Kevin FeTTeRly JR.

http://57kRaceTeam.comIt was a great honor getting to know Kevin Fetterly Jr., race car driver ofthe 57K Race Team, and speaking with him about his great team. “Lastyear we raced every race at both Cornwall Speedway and BrockvilleSpeedway,” Mr. Fetterly said, “in the Semi-Pro level”. He said that his team“won track champion at both tracks. We had a great year!”

The year before that, they placed 2nd in Cornwall, and Championshipin Brockville. Wow...they represent! I don’t know about you, but I loveseeing Americans in other countries ranking high and taking titles!

He is very thankful of his team and all his supporters, especially to hisloving wife, Darci. “My wife is my greatest supporter!” He talked to meabout the amounts of time he has to spend on his car “10-15 hours on aon a good week when there’s nothing wrong with the car, and 30 hourson a bad week.” All that on top of the already 60 hours/week he putsinto work at his regular job at Alcoa, so all the support from the teamand others really means a lot. It’s an extremely demanding sport, notonly physically but also in time and money. Presently, they have only 2sponsors: Jock Pest Control and Everett & Debbie Yaddow, to whom heis extremely grateful, sustaining them through their present level.

Money is mainly what the 57K Race Team needs right now in order to moveup a level—to Pro-Stock. Yeah! They need around $10,000 to be able tomove up to that level. If they could get at least $5,000 from new sponsors,they could manage with that to meet all their demands and make the leap.There’s a significant amount of modifications that need to be made ontheir existing race car in order for it to qualify to enter and commenceracing at Pro-Stock level. They can use the same car, but it needs an entirelydifferent engine, whole new kind of tires, a whole different rear-end; it’s awhole different setup. Indeed, the team is in dire need of Sponsors.

But you can help! Head on over to their website and become asponsor today. Get the name of your business stamped ontheir race car and seen by all the Canadians cheering in thestands! Hey, money’s money!—you are interested in Canadianconsumers, aren’t you? Then show them that you considertheir attention worthy of captivating.

Special Thanks from Kevin Fetterly Jr.It takes so many people to make us as a driversuccessful. My wife Darci is my main supporter and isby my side at every race. She is most of the times myonly pit crew, taking care of my helmet, suit, andgetting me strapped in the car, and even changing a tireon a pit-stop when needed. My father is the one I go tofor advice on setup. He builds my motors. My fatherand I built the car I am driving now from frame up. Ialso had to call on my best friend Kevin Clement (also afellow race car driver in the same class) many timesover the past few years on the way home from a badSaturday night in Brockville to help me get startedfixing the car for Sunday. My great uncle Dave Lakins,a racer back in his day, which is in his mid 60’s now,spent many long days and nights helping get ready. Daveand my great Aunt and his wife go to every race in bothCornwall and Brockville to cheer me on. Dave is my crewchief. I also need to thank my brother Jason Fetterlyfor his help. He is there whenever I’m in a pinch. If itwasn’t for him, I wouldn’t have made the first race lastyear and never would have had a chance at winning thepoints championship. I also have many great fellow racecar drivers that help me out whenever needed. Thestreet stock class has a bunch of class act guys in itthat will help you out when you need it.

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As I looked out the back window on a beautifulsunny day this past winter break, I told my kidsthat the groundhog must have been mistaken.With another day of 40-plus-degree weather, Iwas sure that winter was nearly over. Boy was Iwrong! BOOM! We were hit with a niceweekend blizzard just to remind us what NorthCountry winters are all about. So here I was,once again, bundled up and shoveling. When Icame back in what did I find? My two (less than

motivated) kids plugged in and tuned out - completely obliviousto the world around them. In fact, they were still in their pajamasand it was nearly 1pm.

I remember back in my day, when cartoons were only availablebefore school and on Saturdays. Saturday cartoons were a luxuryto be enjoyed only after we did all our weekend chores. I hatedweekend chores. I suppose that is why I never imposed that ritualon my own children. But, having an all day pajama partycompletely glued to the television is not what I call a positivesolution to a snowy day.

Today, the average American youth spends more time watching TVthan any other activity except sleep. Researchers have linked toomuch screen time to a whole series of problems including poorperformance in school, loss of imagination and obesity. Buttelevision is not the only culprit. Screen time includes videos, DVDs,playing with video games and using the computer. Basically, theproblem is with anything sedentary. Screen time replaces physicalactivity with inactivity, and since so much of child developmentcomes through play these changes in development opportunitiesmay have life-long consequences.

Play allows children to use their creativity while developing theirimagination, dexterity and physical, emotional and cognitivestrength. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, playis important to healthy brain development since it is through playthat children engage and interact in the world around them. Thisprovides them an opportunity to create and explore a world theycan master - which leads to enhance confidence. Play with othersalso allows children to practice decision-making skills, sharing,leadership and group skills. These are all integral to them doingwell in school and, down the road, being successful in life.

As a parent, it is sometimes challenging to find time to redirect ourkids and get them motivated to make better choices. We are allrunning around trying to keep our own heads above water. But thefacts are, families that spend quality time together have lessbehavioral problems at home. Children learn behaviors fromtelevision characters and imitate what they have seen. Most of thetime, these behaviors are less than desirable. The AmericanAcademy of Pediatrics claims that children who spend more than2 hours a day of screen time are more likely to have increasedpsychological problems, as well as difficulties with peers. They alsostate, "Children who watch for 3 or more hours of television dailyare at especially high risk for poor homework completion, negativeattitudes toward school, poor grades and long-term academicfailure."

Our kids need us to set limits on sedentary pursuits, and we needto help them find physical activities they enjoy and feel successfuldoing. On nice days, that may be bringing them to the park,shooting some hoops or taking a nice hike along the river. On thesecolder days, it may take a bit more imagination. Snow provides anopportunity to build a snowman or a fort, go sledding orsnowmobile riding. You can take the kids ice skating or even icefishing. The library is always a great place togo, or just play some games at hometogether. Kids love a scavenger hunt, andyou can create one at home anytime. The


most important part is sharing time with them, and getting them awayfrom the screen.

You may be surprised how favorably kids respond to doing craftstogether at home. One of my daughter's favorite crafts is making "wishboards." We go through old magazines and cut out pictures andphrases that inspire us, or something we like and want. My daughter'shave always tended to be furry animals and fairy princesses. Then weglue those down creatively in a collage on poster board. These wishboards are then hung up in the house where we can see them everyday.The goal is to keep yourthoughts focused on the thingsyou want to attract into yourlife. It may not be a magical fixto what ails you, but it is a nicepositive lesson on the power ofpositive thinking. I like to savethem in a scrapbook, and mydaughter laughs to see howher interests have changedover the years.

Taking some time to play withand engage fully with yourchildren will prove beneficial inmany ways. We have the powerto encourage kids to step away from the screen and play. If we play withour kids, we can even strengthen our bond with them. Imagine yourchildren wanting to take a helpful role in the household, bringing inthose groceries, picking up, and possibly helping with the work load.It can all start through play. By being your child's role model, you cangive them the tools to become their very best, and take the power awayfrom those annoying and/or destructive television characters.

For more information on motivating kids to be active, check out theNemours Kids Health website at:

KaBOOM!, a national non-profit dedicated to saving play for America'schildren, has great articles for those interested, like: How much doparents need to play with their kids? (http://kaboom.org).

You can even download a "ClicKit!" teaching kit for free. This resourcewill help you to get your kids (and family) on board with the idea oftelevision reduction. Go to

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“America will never be destroyed from theoutside. If we falter and lose our freedoms,it will be because we destroyed ourselves.”—Abraham Lincoln


Has someone who youhaven’t thought of in a

long time suddenlypopped into your mind

and then seconds later youget a phone call from that

person? Has someonebeside you ever started talking about theexact same thing you were alreadythinking?—and you were mesmerizedbecause the subject was completely out of theblue, with nothing up to that point, externalto your thoughts, that could possibly hint to it.

You probably can think of many similarexamples exemplifying this phenomenalhuman connection. Perhaps you havenoticed a connection being made myriadtimes in your life. Well, I think we’re allconnected somehow. Perhaps you have losta loved one, and a heartache so intensebecame a constant reminder that a deepconnection has been severed. Obviously theconnection between some is stronger thanbetween others, such as with family. Perhapsthe bond grows stronger with love, or maybewe just pay closer attention to those we love,not just on a conscious level but also on asubconscious level, than to those we don’tlove or are not particularly in love with.

Have you ever felt like someone is watchingyou? Maybe you’re just paranoid. Prolongedperiods of caution can do that to you. On theother hand, maybe you have a heightenedsense of awareness. Frequent exposure todanger may cause one’s mind to increaseone’s sense of awareness to a desired highthat is at par with the highest previouslyexperienced adrenaline rush. Or maybe onebecomes so in tune to this connectingphenomenon, that one becomes intrinsicallyaware whenever a connection is beingestablished. Or maybe it’s all imagination. Idon’t know, but it can probably become veryconfusing, very frustrating even, leading oneto think one is paranoid or has reached thebrink of insanity, and others to think he’s justa weirdo. Some silly dude from some sillyplace that exists solely in his mind.

Well, let’s leave that up to poets, scholars,priests, and philosophers to decide. Let’skeep it simple. Simply conduct a test. Try thistest in a populated area to humor yourself:Fixate your eyes on someone withoutdirectly facing him/her, and fixate yourattention on that individual. Notice if he/shefaces you to make eye contact. The results ofthis test will be either fascinating or just plainsilly or both. Whatever you conclude,remember that it’s all in your head to humoryourself, and don’t waste any more of yourtime with it. Just imagine: What if there issuch a phenomenal human connection?

I would like you to take your eyes and earsoff the surface for a moment, and justimagine. Try to see life without fixating youreyes on the surface. The surface is the outerwall. You can touch it. It’s solid. But the realsubstance is deep on the other side. That’swhere real insight should focus. When yourunderstanding is limited to what someone istelling you or showing you, you might aswell be a deer with your eyes fixated on the

upcoming headlights and ears on the roarof the engine. Blam! See you on the otherside, pal. You lived your life fixated on thesurface, not unlike one who lived by thesword solely to die by the sword. But there’smore to life than the sword, and certainlymore to life than as alluded to by thosewielding swords. Triumph, my friend,comes not from the sword.

“Eternal truth, eternal righteousness, eternallove; these only can triumph, for these onlycan endure."—Joseph Barber Lightfoot

In the movie Life is Beautiful, Guido’s at anopera, looking at a woman, Dora, who’salso in the audience, in a box. Waving hisfingers like a magician casting a spell,Guido say’s "Look at me, princess...look atme, look at me." And it works—she lookedat him! Dora falls in love with Guido soonafter that initial eye contact, and theymarry. Love endures all pain and suffering.And although Guido never seemed tocomprehended that the SchopenhauerMethod is a state of mind, and not a magictrick one could use to turn one’s will intoreality, it never really mattered. The lovenever accepted defeat. In fact, Guidoremained resolute with love despite all thehatred of unimaginable proportion formingthe world enclosing him and his son, whoseinnocence he manages to shield from theevil realization manifesting reality akin tohell. Still, Guido relentlessly makes living ina concentration camp an exciting experiencefor his son. Neither the Nazi rhetoric northeir BS coupled with their brutal acts ofhatred breaks Guido’s spirit or resolve.Misrepresenting all evidence of evil, Guidoturns outward appearances into a funexperience for his son filled with love andlaughter. The way love triumphs hate goesfar beyond human comprehension, as thetears stream down your face from the mixedfeelings in the paradox of deriving pleasurethrough pain, happiness through sadness,and experiencing love oppressed by hate.

Perhaps human comprehension of how theuniverse works is of less importance thanthe human ability to work with it. Onedoesn’t put comprehension into how tomove one leg forward to take a step, andthen the next leg. One just does it withoutapplying mental energy into it.

What if human kind connects to oneanother on a level that is beyond physicalawareness? Maybe Dora heard Guido callingher from beyond physical awareness, and adeep connection was established betweenthem. Hence, if two people can connect,we can all connect, without necessarilyfalling in love, but in respect with love. Ifconnections like that can be made, then(regarding the message conveyed in myEditorial about one’s inherent true nature),one would be able to discern deceptivemaneuvers prevalent in every scenario andin every campaign that is intent onoutwitting public opinion and forming ageneral consensus. Truth is positive. (Thinkmath) Positive + Positive always = Positive.

Math never lies. All one would have to do isestablish the connection, find the truth, and,

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(If you haven’t read the Editorial yet. Go read that first, on page 2, then come read this.)with little effort, do the math. Hence, onecould gain understanding as to what is real,what is imagined, and what is fabrication.

Sounds so simple. Ahhhh…but what if itwas? Hmmnnnn…well, let’s see. Get a wall.On one side write Truth, on the other, Lie.Split each column in two. On the top roll ofeach, write Source. Fill those source fieldswith the names of every voice out theredisseminating information. Now, let’s eliminateevery voice who cannot make a case withoutvillainizing another. What do we have left?Hmmnnn…here’s where one must be honestwith oneself. Sadly, many Americans can’t.

Far too many citizens take politics like it’ssome kind of game—like a super bowl.There are 2 teams. Many Americans who viewthemselves as being on either one or theother team continually engage in pettyrivalries without any sportsmanship in theirdemeanor towards one another. Childish.Well, Flash Alert: It’s not a game. You are onthe American team. Moreover, one’s loyaltyshould be to one’s nation; not to that littlecircle of friends recognized as one’s sphereof influence. What is this—High School?And what are we, a bunch of mean girls? No!

We’re all just under a lot of tension. Whattension, you ask? The tension from thatphenomenal human connection—that’swhat we’re talking about here! Or theimagined connection; whatever the casemay be. Imagine yourself a white kid in ablack neighborhood, or vice-versa. Feel thetension? Or maybe you don’t agree withsome of the conservative dogma of theday; thus, you’re marginalized by words like‘Liberal’. Ewwwww…what does that meananyway?—that you’re a bad person? That’sthe way they make it sound. It sounds likeyou’re being villainized. Oh my goodness,you’re a bad person! Can you feel the tensionnow? No, you’re not a bad person. Thosewho are working for the enemy are the badguys. And those who are working for the badguys just don’t have a mind of their own orthe strength to stand on their own 2 feet likea real-life trooper, and face the opposition.

That’s where the real problem is—not in theconnection, but in how people who areunaware of its presence in them react to thethoughts emanating from it and to the ideasdeveloping from those thoughts. Imagine thenervousness escalating in millions of citizenswho habitually assume the beliefs, values,opinions, principles, fears, likes and dislikes ofthose continually dictating their dogma.

The Soviet bloc collapsed from within withouta single shot being fired. Wow...now that’show to take down a nation! Who the hell istrying to take down America? Follow theconnection, not the puppets dangling from it.

Natural Selection Process: Those followingthe connection must be able to rely onintuition (not technology) for direction, andinstinctively be able to remain 3 moves aheadof compromise at all times. Shall the newworld order gain momentum, the advantageover those aspiring for power is in theirinability to love. No love, no truth. Do themath, figure it out.


The mineral calcium is needed by everysystem of the body. It helps to keep bonesand teeth strong, aids with relaxing thenerves and helps with proper nervetransmission. Calcium also helps fightagainst cardiovascular disease. It isneeded for muscle contractions andpreventing osteoporosis and also helpsreduce PMS symptoms.

Foods high in calcium are: dark green leafy vegetables, asparagus,sesame seeds, yogurt, almonds, cheese, whey, dulse, figs, milletand brazil nuts.Sesame seeds contain the highest amount of calcium, 1404 mg inone cup. Herbs high in calcium: alfalfa, chamomile, nettles, oatstraw, kelp,yarrow, red raspberry, plantain, parsley, shepards purse, anddandelion.It is best to get as much calcium from the diet as possible, butsometimes we need extra help with a supplement.There are different kinds or sources of calcium to choose from,such as gluconate, phosphate, malate, carbonate, chelate ,andcitrate. Citrate being the most popular and the easiest to digest. A good calcium supplement will derive calcium from more thanone source, along with magnesium and VIT D.Magnesium is needed when taking calcium, as it transports thecalcium into the cells and is necessary for the calcium to functionproperly. Milligrams of magnesium should be half of what thecalcium is.

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Vitamin D helps the blood to maintain sufficient levels of calcium.Calcium is more effective taken in smaller doses throughoutthe day.Calcium supplements are available in powder, liquid, soft gel,and tablet form.The liquid and powder form is better absorbed, especially ifthe digestion is compromised. Often times taking calcium along with a probiotic about ahalf hour before bed, helps to calm the brain and the nervoussystem, helping one to sleep better.Taking 2 Tbsp of crushed sesame seeds along with aprobiotics has also been beneficial for sleeping.

Insufficient vit D, excessive amounts of phosphorus, (what is insoft drinks) or lack of magnesium will rob the body of calcium.

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Cornwall, Ont – Thursday March 8,2012 – Martin Bélanger – Ron Morinand his management teampresented the highlights of the2012 season in a special pressconference held at the Vieux-Duluth restaurant in Cornwall. A lotof effort during the off-season wasput towards the next summerevents and you can expect that2012 will be the best year ever atthe speedway.

The season will officially start onSunday, May 20th with first of threeevents of the Canadian Nationalsfor the 358-Modifieds. This race willalso be counting towards theMrDIRTcar 358-Modified Series.What a way to start the season witha 100-lap event of the headlineclass!

As previously announced, Cornwallwill host for the first time ever theWorld of Outlaws Sprint Car Series;the best in the business on DIRT willbe at the track on Sunday July 29thas this event will be presented inconjunction with LKQ HeadlineAutoparts and OshwekenSpeedway. Special cash awards willbe given to drivers who runregularly in 360-sprint associations.The top qualifier of the EmpireSuper Sprints (ESS), Patriot SprintGroup (PST) and Southern OntarioSprints (SOS), will receive a 500$

bonus. These drivers could double uptheir bonus as the top A Mainfinishers for one of these groups willget $500. The top 24 qualifiers for themain event will at least get 800$ fortaking the initial green. Along withthe WOO Sprints, the Lightning Mini-Sprints will also be on hand duringthat event. With that amount ofmoney on the line, expect to see ahuge turnout of sprint cars!

After a two-year absence the World ofOutlaws Late Models are making areturn at the speedway on Sunday,June 24th. The 2-time winner andseries champion Josh Richards will tryto win another $10,000 after thecompletion of the Nortrax 50. At thisdate, around 20 tour followers are inthe hunt of the coveted WOOchampionship with up to 6 new facesin the mix. The speedway is putting a$1,000 bonus amount to the highestWOO non-regular finisher in thefinale. We could easily see more than30 Late Models in the pits.

Along with the opening night, theMrDIRTcar 358-Modified series willalso make another appearance at thespeedway part of the final race of theCanadian Nationals Series on Sunday,September 2nd part of the Jiffy 200,again a 125-lap race including amandatory on track pit stop on lap 75.The second race of the CanadianNationals is scheduled for Sunday

August 5th. The first two editions of thisseries attracted nearly 40 cars pernight!

If you are looking for something to doon Canada Day, Cornwall Speedway isthe place as the Super DIRTcar Big-Block Series will be town for theirannual visit. The best NortheastModified drivers will be in the pits forthis Evans Bus Lines 100-lap event. Ahuge fireworks display will also occurto celebrate our country`s birthday.

The Sportsman and Pro-Stock ranks willalso have a busy summer with adoubleheader MrDIRTcar Series eventheld on June 3rd for both class. Also thereturn of the Mohawk Race Parts Pro-Stock Series involving 5 tracks and 6races, plus a new 3-track St.LawrenceSeaway Sportsman Championship.More details to follow shortly on bothseries.

Sprint Car fans will be served on July15th with the Patriot Sprint Tour intown for their lone visit of 2012. Also onthe card, the Eastern Ontario VintageStock Car club on August 26th. Thepopular Fireball Enduro will close out

the year on Sunday, September 9th.

After consultation with fans thestart time will be pushed back to7pm except on the Labour DayWeekend. Also they will be happyto hear that the general admissionfor regular show was cut to 10$, atwo-dollar decrease. To attract ayounger generation of fans andfamilies, everyone under 18 yearsold, will be admitted via generaladmission on regular night for only2$. So for under 25$ a family of 2adults and 2 children will be able tosee the best racing in EasternOntario.

More details to follow shortly on theupcoming Cornwall Square CarShow held from March 26th to April1st and also the annual champion’sbanquet scheduled on March 31st.Be sure to consult the speedway`swebsite at all the latest news for theupcoming season:

www.cornwallspeedway.com

Cornwall Motor Speedway: THE place to be in 2012!

“Allow the president to invade a neighboring nation,whenever he shall deem it necessary to repel an invasion,and you allow him to do so whenever he may choose tosay he deems it necessary for such a purpose - and youallow him to make war at pleasure.”—Abraham Lincoln

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Act of Valor is not your typical Hollywood action foolishness. It’s the real deal. Thecharacterization is right on. The action & intensity is right on. The spirit, morale, honor, passion,and purpose is right on. I thought it was an awesome movie and I give it a 5 out of 5 star rating.

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The opening line of the movie Act of Valor: “The worst thing about growing old is thatother men stop seeing you as dangerous.”

The movie doesn’t tell you where they go fromthere shall their duty to country not end on thefield of battle: The next phase of duty (whichwould be an entirely different movie; yet, stillof service to country, of course. Just different).Because one simply cannot continue jumpingout of airplanes and kicking a$$ forever.

Let’s face it: Everyone ages. But in the nextphase of service, one learns to appreciate thatweaknesses will be perceived, because that’sone’s most accurate & reliable indicator of thebad guys—better than technology. That is anyprofessional warrior’s greatest strength: not toexhibit strength but to purport weakness. Theperception of weakness draws the bad guystoward it, taking their eye off your strengths.Moreover, it also makes manifest every evilindividual around you. Evil people are drawnto weakness like nails to a magnet. Theycannot resist it. Bad people prey on the weakand find victory in defeating people incapableof making a stand against them; even thoughthere is no victory in a win not earned.

I love our country. Don't you? It’s a great nation in whichto live! Moreover, when your children and/or grandchildrenleave Massena to go work and establish roots in some othervillage, town, city, state in this great nation of ours, you can restassured that they will be accepted and respected like any otherAmerican citizen. God bless America, I tell you what (That’s theTexan way of adding exclamatory sense to a clause, I tell youwhat). That’s what’s really great about America the beautiful: Theprofound respect and appreciation for everyone of differentdialects in our truly great, diverse & pluralistic American culture.It is there in that respect where we experience unity and partakein being American. There is no one monolithic culture thatidentifies Americans, only a love that knows no boundaries.That’s the American culture. Maybe that’s why God has blessedAmerica. Amen? Amen.

Do you love America? Then spread the message of love andhope. But, most importantly: Live it. Set the example!

ATTENTION READER:Your Urgent Response is Requested!

I need to know if you want the Massena News to remain around indistribution. The lack of interest towards this newspaper from Massenabusinesses and civic leaders sends me a loud and clear message. Thatdisparaging message notwithstanding, my dedication is to you the reader,not to anyone who doesn’t consider your attention worthy of captivating.

There’s nothing distasteful about the Massena News; so it can’t be thisplatform that’s not worthy of standing on to grab your attention! Hey, C’mon,you are the epitome of the American consumer: You're not easy and youchoose wisely what to spend your money on. Your attention is worthcaptivating not just on other platforms where businesses are spending toreach you, but here as well!

Hence, I need to receive a message of reader appreciation louder thanhas transpired heretofore. A few hundred people saying ‘Yay’ all at onceis great, but it’s not very loud, quite frankly. I need to be astounded.

I need to hear enthusiasm the volume of a regiment (now that’s loud!), orat least a thousand people. That will sound a message loud enough toconfirm the volume at which reader interest should definitely be at thispoint. If your heart and interest are there, I’m asking you to show it. If youcan’t, then I’m gone. I need to be in this field performing, like a cowboyneeds to be performing in a rodeo, or a fighter in the ring. But if I don’thear the roar of the crowd, then, hey, so long, I’ll be seeing you, it’s time forme to go. And I will go. I need to feel appreciation for my labors, notdisdain. Your action (or inaction) will determine if the Massena News staysor goes, not advertiser reluctance. You! So, I’ll stay if you want me to, ifthe message I get is at least the volume of a thousand people. And thenI’ll look elsewhere for advertisers who will find captivating your attentionworthy of the meager dollars requird in exchange for it here in TheMassena News compared to the other advertising outlets in whichcompanies here have no problem paying to reach you. So , sound off.

Come to http://www.facebook.com/MassenaNews and click ‘Like’ if youhaven’t already. If that count reaches at least 1,000 before the end of April,I will be astounded. If it doesn’t, I will be gone, once whatever fewremaining advertisement commitments have been fulfilled. If you don’thave a Facebook account, then spend a mere 5 minutes of your time ittakes to get one, so you can show your moral support. Thank you!

“Always bear in mind that your own resolution tosucceed is more important than any other.”—AbrahamLincoln (dedicated to equal rights under the law and economic liberty.)

New time, day, and need for new

input and members!

Please join us on Tuesday, April 10,

2012, at 6:30 p.m. at the

Community Center on Beach Street.

All ages are invited to attend and

be a part of renewed community spirit!


1) Who do you think gets the Christian vote this coming presidential election?1. President Obama (a Christian)2. Senator Romney (a Mormon)

2) Who do you think Evangelical Christians will endorse?1. President Obama (a Christian)2. Senator Romney (a Mormon)

3) Which States have the highest percentage of racists?

4) In which States is the Christian Right strongest?

5) If your answers to questions 3 & 4 (above) are the same, why is that?1. Because it’s just a Coincidence2. The Christian Right is self-righteous & self-serving, and that promotes

.........discriminatory practices3. Some other reason

6) Was the rhetoric involving religious liberties over the contraception....mandate injected into the political sphere solely to inspire an anti-....Obama sentiment in Catholics?

1. Yes2. No3. Unable to form an opinion

7) With regard to question 6 (above), was that sentiment kept....percolating in order to align Catholics with Evangelicals and ....the Tea Party movement?

1. Yes2. No3. Unable to form an opinion

8) Do you believe that America is a Judeo-Christian Nation?1. Yes2. No3. Unable to form an opinion

9) If your answer to question 8 (above) is Yes, do you insist that ....our president be Christian or Jewish?

1. Yes. I insist on a Christian president2. Yes. I insist on either a Christian or Jewish president3. Yes. I insist on a Jewish president4. No. I believe the best person for the job should be president,

.........regardless of his/her race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, age, and/or

.........sexual orientation. I respect and accept whoever wins the election as

.........president, and firmly acknowledge the legitimacy.

10) If the Christian Right endorses Senator Romney.instead of President.....Obama, will you remember.or forget that their main premise.against.....Obama since the last election has always been that, since.his name is.....Arabic, many in the Christian Right movement have helped to foster a.....nationwide growth in the belief that Obama is Muslim?

1. I will Remember 2. I will Forget (probably as soon as the endorsement comes)3. I believe this question is without merit

aTTenTion menToRS & angelS! - “A Truth Survey” - by John LucioPlease note the results of the survey

11) Has the premise behind every (or at least most)......issue of the Tea Party been projected by strong......Christian faith-based issues?

1. Yes2. No3. I believe this question is without merit

12) Do you believe that in the next Presidential......election, the Tea Party will endorse a Christian?

1. Yes2. No3. Not sure

13) Which of the following sentiments has the Tea Party......inspired in Christians towards President Obama?

1. That he is Muslim2. That he is Christian3. That he is a decent, upstanding American citizen4. Neither

14) Which statement(s) are true?1. The Tea Party is anti-government2. The Tea Party has trained and prepared militia for

....dd.anarchist missions 3. The Tea Party is intent on restoring our nation to a

.dd....perceived set of traditional values and principles as per

...dd..their interpretation of the will and intent of our

....dd.founding fathers4. The Tea Party’s loyalty & allegiance is to nation and not

...dd..necessarily to government. In other words, the Tea Party

...dd..may consider government an enemy of the State.5. The Tea Party should rebel against our present government6. The Tea Party respects their interpretation of the

....d...Constitution more than our laws dictate as the

....d....legislative interpretation of the Constitution and as

...d....government mandates7. The Tea Party’s interpretation of the Constitution is a fantasy8. The Tea Party has consistently demonized President Obama9. The Tea Party hates President Obama10. The Tea Party is a platform for an enemy of the State to

dd.........masquerade himself a true patriot.dd...11. None of the above are true statements.

15) (Please select all consistent with your feelings)I think President Obama is:

.........1. A N-word

.........2. A Muslim......... 3. Anti-American......... 4. Not American......... 5. A Christian......... 6. An American

16) I strongly distrust people of different skin color.........1. True 2. False

Some people sum up every tribulation with the platitude that “Everything happens for a reason.” Well, I don’t particularlycare for platitudes, since they’re always so vague and almost never convey any real explanation and/or answer to the

dilemma, and leave you with the attitude that, Yeah? Well, no kidding, Sherlock!

Our nation has been under great turmoil and tribulation for many yearsnow. Unlike Sherlock’s response, mentioned atop this page, I’ll articulate areal explanation for the turmoil and tribulation: As a result of our own freewill and self-proclamation of morality, we Americans are discovering a lotabout ourselves, and will continue discovering more about ourselves, untilwhich point we fully become the people we have been claiming to be allalong. Just as nature has a way of healing people, and how nature has away of turning one into what one inherently believes one is, our nation isin the process of self-cleansing and self-healing as rapidly as if approachingmetamorphosis. Liberty, Freedom, Equality are words that will no longerbe synonymous with platitudes and BS in America. Everything America hasclaimed to be to the world, we the people are in the process of ensuring ithappens, and we will exemplify the very spirit thereof. But first, the truthabout everyone masquerading around as the righteous voice of God willreveal their true nature before you by their own voice, by their own free will,and by their own actions—so that every American may come to know thedifference between the righteous and the self-righteous and the difference

between the will of God and the will of man, wherein each citizen must acceptor dismiss truth for oneself, and thereby resume his/her life in accordancewith that acceptance. Moreover, gone are the days of lip service & BS fromour chosen leaders—leaders who surreptitiously use our patriotism againstus for their own edification and profit, to our unawares, for trusting them.

No longer will hypocrisy rein in America! May every leader too morally weakto uphold the standards they claim to represent, fall by the wayside. Mayeveryone who joins a militia and rises up in arms against our nation, beslaughtered without sympathy for the patriotism absent in the heart of a traitor.May everyone come to know that: No one enters heaven save for of their ownchoice, free will and volition; The path of the self-righteous does not lead toheaven; the holy shall outshine the wicked and be an example to others. Lastly,under no circumstance shall the American government mandate who andwhich God people are to believe in and worship, nor shall the leadership thereofclaim to be the voice of God; but instead, foster an environment where citizensare free to discover God and the salvation He offers.

Reader, answer these questions online at http://www.Facebook.com/MassenaNews and let your truth be known:

John LucioThe Seeker DudeSpread the word!


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FRIDAY, MARCH 16FRIAR TUCK'S, 4 Main St., Massena, discjockey, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m.

RUSTY WHEEL, 32 Willow St., Massena,karaoke, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.

TUCK EVERLASTING, free showing with freepopcorn, Hawkins Point Visitors Centerauditorium, Massena, 1:30 p.m.; info: 764-0226 ext. 302.

FISH FRY, Massena American Legion Post79, every Friday through April 6, 4-7 p.m.;$8; haddock filet (broiled or fried), chunk orsandwich, French fries, mac & cheese,coleslaw, bread, coffee; takeouts: 769-6819.

TOPS, chapter 272 meets 8:10 a.m.,Massena Community Center, 61 Beach St..Fee. info: Robert Perrault, 322-5541.

DELMAR’S SPORTSMEN’S TAVERN, 20Andrews St., Massena, St. Patrick’s Day Bashwith J.R. Murray 4-8 p.m., Tweeter & theMonkey Man reunion and benefit for MDA9 p.m.-1 a.m.

ALE HOUSE, 193 North Main St., Massena,Ten Cent Green, 1-5 p.m.

FRIAR TUCK'S, 4 Main St., Massena, DJ, 9p.m. - 2 a.m.

RUSTY WHEEL, 32 Willow St., Massena,karaoke, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.

ST. PATTY’S DINNER/DANCE, for MassenaSenior Citizens members and guests,Massena Community Building, 61 BeachSt., 5 p.m. appetizers, sit-down full-coursemeal of stuffed chicken 6 p.m.; OshiersCountry Band 7 p.m.; reservations: 769-7810, 250-8703, or stop by center.

ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY FUNDRAISERAT BOBBI I’S, Main Street, Helena, after theparade, noon to 4 p.m. Benefits AmercanCancer Society Relay for Life of Massena,

SATURDAY, MARCH 17

sponsored by the River of Hope relay team.Live auction, 50/50 raffle.

MASSENA YU-GI-OH CARD CLUB, noon-4:30 p.m., Massena Public Library. Bringcards to play and trade. Info: 250-5947.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS, MassenaMemorial Hospital, community educationroom, 7 p.m., info: 769-4262.

DELMAR SPORTSMEN’S TAVERN, 20 AndrewsSt., Massena, JR Murray, 4 – 8 p.m.

EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS, MassenaMemorial Hospital, Community EducationRoom, 12-step program, 6 – 7 p.m., info: 769-9240, 769-4262.

DELMAR’S SPORTSMEN’S TAVERN, 20Andrews St., Massena, DJ Unyke, 9 p.m. -midnight.

FREE AARP TAX-AIDE PROGRAM, MassenaCommunity Center on Beach Street, 8:30a.m. to 12:30 p.m. No appointmentnecessary. Bring all documents showingincome for 2011 plus last year’s tax return.For more information, call 769-5736.

UNITED PARENT SUPPORT MEETING,support group for parents of a special needschild, New Testament Church, Massena, 6-8p.m., childcare available; social play groupfor children with disabilities and theirsiblings at same time.

SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL DINNER, MassenaRod and Gun Club, 4:30 to 8 p.m. $6.50;alternate entree offered for $7. Price includesdessert. Members and guests welcome. Call769-3205.

BIBLIOBABIES, for infants and toddlers up to24 months, Massena Public Library, 41 GlennSt., 10 a.m., lap-sit program with stories andsongs.

FREE SKIN TUMOR/LESION DETECTIONCLINIC, 9-11 a.m., office of Dr. RosalindMariano, 17 Hospital Drive, Suite 1, Massena,All ages welcome. Info: 769-4656.

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Silent House(R)

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Sat, Sun: 12:45, 3:00, 7:00, 9:15

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The Lorax(PG)

Fri: 7:05, 9:00

Sat, Sun: 1:00, 3:10, 7:05, 9:00

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Project X(R)

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TUESDAY, FEB 21

“I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to seea man live so that his place will be proud of him.” —Abraham Lincoln

(Family Features) Hosting a dinner party is one oflife's greatest pleasures, but choosing the menu canbe both exciting and intimidating. A dinner party isabout sharing good food and enjoying oneanother's company. So why not create somethingeasy, convenient and unique for your next party andindulge your friends in a dinner they won't soonforget?

party prep TipsGo for the wow factor. Look toa delicious and flavorful proteinfor your main dish, such aslobsters from Maine, which canbe delivered directly to yourdoor and are easy to prepare.

Keep things simple andorganized. Allow your guests topitch in and help create acommunal dinner party. Askyour guests to bring a side dishor their favorite dessert.

Stock up. Visit your local wineshop to purchase a few differentbottles that pair well with


Community Performance Series presents the Orchestra of Northern New York:

"My Many Colored Days"Friday, March 23, 2012

The Orchestra of Northern New York, Hosmer Hall Noon The Orchestraof Northern New York presents a kaleidoscope of music with two color

themed pieces: “The Purple Palace” and “My Many Colored Days,”

with narration from the best-selling book by Dr. Seuss. Exploring howeach color has its own distinct mood, the orchestra will paint rich

colors, diverse and mixed just as an artist would use. Blending story-telling with music and art, this concert will delight the child in all of us!

This concert will also feature the 1st place winner of the 2012 James &Katherine Andrews Young Artist Instrumental Competition playing a

solo concerto accompanied by the full orchestra.

lobster, such as a flavorful SauvignonBlanc, a crisp Chardonnay or a bubblybottle of Prosecco or Champagne.

Order Your Lobster OnlineTo begin planning your ultimate dinnerparty, order fresh live lobsters fromwww.GetMaineLobster.com and choosewhich day the delivery should arrive.There are several additional choices onthe website to accompany the main

course, including clamchowder, mussels andclassic New Englandwhoopee pies for dessertto get the full Maineexperience.

Plan one or two sidedishes, such as corn on thecob or an arugula saladwith a simple vinaigrette,and let the lobster shine asthe main act. Planning thiselegant and exciting dinnerparty is simple, andwhether you are a gourmetchef or an amateur, hosting

a lobster dinner creates a fun anddecadent evening for your guests.

For more recipes and ideas, and to save 30 percent offyour order, visit www.GetMaineLobster.com and enterthe code "dinnerparty."

How to prepare Fresh Lobster Recipe1 tablespoon salt for every quart of water?1 lemon, quartered?2-4 sprigs of fresh rosemary?2-4 sprigs of fresh thyme?3 tablespoons of bacon grease, hardened?5-8 fresh bay leaves

Boil bay leaves for 30 minutes before adding Mainelobsters.

Let Maine lobsters cook for about 9 minutes.

Immediately add cooked Maine lobsters to an ice bathbefore serving.

Savory Butter Recipe

1 stick unsalted butter?2 garlic cloves, finely chopped?1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped?1/2 teaspoon bacon grease, hardened?

Heat over low heat until melted and fragrant. Keepwarm until lobsters are served.

#10923_ARSource: GetMaineLobster.com

Help Knockout the effects of

hunger with GREAT MASSENA

NEIGHBOURS

Cornwall, Ontario – Cornwall amateur boxers and

some of Massena’s female boxers will duke it out

in the ring on Saturday, April 14th for Agapè’s

Amateur Boxing Fundraiser. Legendary Otis

“Magic” Grant will be the special guest and

Cornwall’s own Tony Luis, Quebec Boxing Council

Lightweight Champion will provide commentary

during this hard hitting charity event at the Best

Western Plus Parkway Inn, 1515 Vincent Massey

Drive at 6:00 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Agapè

Centre to help knock out the effects of hunger for

the families and children of Cornwall. Without the

wonderful patronage of BMO Nesbit Burns, this

event could not happen.

“This Amateur Boxing Fundraiser is proving to be

our signature annual benefit which funds key

programs like our food bank and soup kitchen,”

comments Alyssa Blais, Executive Director of the

Agapè Centre.

The high energy fundraiser will feature six bouts of

great Olympic Style Amateur Boxing in association

with CHAMPS Eastside Boxing Club.

For more information on the exciting event

benefitting families in Cornwall or tickets, please

call Alyssa Blais at the Agapè Centre

at 613.361.0332.

How to Throw an Elegant and Easy Dinner party

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According to Lord Byron (British, 1788-1824), "Wherethere is mystery, it is generally suspected there

must also be evil." This gets me thinking thatwhere there is smoke one may safely suspect

there is fire. Therefore, where there is mystery, mayone suspect the heat behind it akin to flames asdestructive as fire? What can be hot enough to emit

mystery? Hmmmmnnnnn…well, consistentlythroughout history, human rights violations have always been a sourceof mystery in the world. Think back through the history of human kind.Think of people in other civilizations the world over, past and present.Think of citizens in our own nation. Think right here in Massena.

In no way am I suggesting that there presently are or have been in thepast, any human rights violations in Massena. But if there are and youhave knowledge of it, you must report it. Everyone aware of a leadershipestablishment imposing systematic marginalization of an individual orgroup of individuals is complicit in mandating discrimination. We allknow what is right and what is wrong, and we’ve all known it sincewe were children singing Rudolf The Red Nosed Reindeer who waslaughed at and excluded solely because he had a red nose. Silence ofinjustice is complicity in crime. There is no excuse! Anyone who helpsput an end to human rights violations is a hero to all humanity. TheMassena News makes it possible for citizens who can help locally.

I love human life, I love Massena, and I love helping community. Thus,I’ve created a section on our website to assist citizens who wish to revealunethical behavior in government, institutions, clubs, and businessorganizations. Inasmuch as WikiLeaks provides an anonymous way forwhistleblowers to leak information of significant global importance,the Massena News invites whistleblowers at a local level to share theirinformation anonymously. No need to fear being ostracized!

I understand one may have much to lose—one’s entire livelihood. Butyou can trust the Massena News. If you are aware of any human rightsviolations, or abuses of authority, or anything that is wrong, but havenot reported it for fear of social reprisal and marginalization, theMassena News is open to receiving your information via a safeanonymous connection. No one will know that you leaked theinformation! If there’s anything at all that is bothering yourconscience, do something about it!—come to our website and select‘Local Leaks’ from the menu bar. Getting recognition does not makeone a hero; taking the necessary action to do the right thing does.

"All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing"—Edmund Burke (often regarded as the father of modern conservatism)

Attention Prospective Whistleblowers:

is a new website dedicated to helping communities all across the nation and world. Because notall evils are on large-scale levels; some are rooted deeply at a local level stunning growth & development.

Just as some people choose to physically murder other people, somepeople choose to participate in character assassination and toprevent the livelihood of others. One may orchestrate the persecutionof another to avoid criminal prosecution as a perceived alternative to

murder, achieving a similar result (the destruction of human life).Some may choose to help marginalize the targeted victim, whileothers choose to look away and pretend not to know. Those are allconscious choices, and there are numerous ways in which peopleare marginalized and oppressed; and dissenters, permanentlysilenced. We live in a beautiful world, but human rights violationsstill plague it and make it an ugly place to live for many people.

There are 30 articles to The Universal Declaration of Human Rights.I’ve selected some information to share with you here, to captivateyour attention. Research it online and learn the rest yourself.

"Human rights are based on the principle of respect for the individual.Their fundamental assumption is that each person is a moral andrational being who deserves to be treated with dignity. They arecalled human rights because they are universal. Whereas nations orspecialized groups enjoy specific rights that apply only to them,human rights are the rights to which everyone is entitled—no matterwho they are or where they live—simply because they are alive."

ARTICLE 1 — EQUALITY"All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.They are endowed with reason and conscience and should acttowards one another in a spirit of brotherhood."

ARTICLE 2 — DO NOT DISCRIMINATEEveryone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in thisDeclaration, without distinction of any kind, such as race, color, sex,language, religion, political or other opinion, national or socialorigin, property, birth or other status.

Furthermore, no distinction shall be made on the basis of thepolitical, jurisdictional or international status of the country orterritory to which a person belongs, whether it be independent, trust,non-self-governing or under any other limitation of sovereignty.

ARTICLE 18 — FREEDOM OF THOUGHT“Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience andreligion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief,and freedom, either alone or in community with others and inpublic or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching,practice, worship and observance.”

ARTICLE 19 — FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION“Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; thisright includes freedom to hold opinions without interference andto seek, receive and impart information and ideas through anymedia and regardless of frontiers.”

ARTICLE 21 — RIGHT TO DEMOCRACY “1. Everyone has the right to take part in the government of hiscountry, directly or through freely chosen representatives. “2. Everyone has the right to equal access to public service in his country. “3. The will of the people shall be the basis of the authority ofgovernment; this will shall be expressed in periodic and genuineelections which shall be by universal and equal suffrage and shallbe held by secret vote or by equivalent free voting procedures.”

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“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but ifyou want to test a man's character, give

him power.”—Abraham Lincoln

* Passive* Aggressive* Passive-Aggressive* Assertive

The 4 Basic Styles ofCommunication

One cannot be assertive without self-esteemOne cannot have self-esteem without confidence

One cannot have confidence without feeling good in one’s own skin!

The only way to feel good in one’sown skin is by doing what’s right.

Now that’s the news one can use! Take it. Live it. Be it. Stand proud!

Massena Newsthe—

Lates!John

I hope you have enjoyedthis issue of the the

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The oath of office a president takes is to the Constitution of theUnited States; not to one’s interpretation of the will of the church.

Guitar Workshop & Concertwith Paul Meyers

Renowned guitarist Paul Meyers willbe hosting a guitar workshop andconcert this March at the St.Lawrence County Arts Council. PaulMeyers has recorded with an array ofjazz greats, toured with famous jazzsingers, and performedinternationally from Japan to theNetherlands. He currently lives inNew York City, but loves to visit theNorth Country!

Paul Meyers’ guitar workshop will offer four hours of instruction forbasic to intermediate level guitar players; reading music is notrequired. Students will meet Tuesday, March 20th from 6:00-8:00pmand Saturday, March 24th from 1:30-3:30pm. The workshop willfocus on the CAGED system (referring to the C, A, G, E, and D chordforms) and demonstrate how the five forms allow you to playchords, arpeggios, scales and melodies anywhere on thefingerboard. This system is especially applicable to studentsinterested in composing and arranging guitar music. The workshopis $40 per student, and pre-registration is required. Please contactthe SLC Arts Council at 315-265-6860 or www.slcartscouncil.org toregister.

Following the conclusion of Saturday’s workshop, Paul Meyers willpresent a concert of guitar music starting at 6:00pm. Admission is$15 per person. Both the workshop and the concert will be held inroom 230 of Downtown Snell Hall, 41 Elm Street, in Potsdam. Thesecond floor of the building is wheelchair accessible by elevator.You can learn more about Paul Meyers and his jazz career byvisiting www.paulmeyers.info.

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Issue 4 of Volume 2