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VOL.
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e 14
Zebra Crossing
A small town had a long-running contest to find the strongest man around. In order to win the $500 prize, a contender had to prove his strength. First, they would squeeze a lemon until all the juice was removed. Anyone who could get one more drop from the lemon would win. Many people had tried, but no one had ever done it.
One summer day, a small, skinny man walked into the fair and said, “I’d like to try the bet.” Everyone laughed at first, then fell completely silent as the man clenched his fist around the lemon and four drops fell out.
As the banker counted out five hundred dollars, he asked, “So what do you do for a living? Are you a lumberjack or a weight lifter or what?”
No,” the man replied, “I work for the Tax Department.”
Feat of Strength
The policeman spotted a jay walker and decided to challenge him : “Why are you trying to cross here when there’s a zebra crossing only fifty feet away?”
“Well” replied the jay walker, “I hope it’s having better luck than me.”
Empowering Thoughts
Qui
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Joke
He has achieved success who has worked well, laughed often, and loved much. ~ Elbert Hubbard
The world is moved along, not only by the mighty shoves of its heroes, but also by the aggregate of tiny pushes of each honest worker. ~ Helen Keller
And finally I twist my heart round again, so that the bad is on the outside and the good is on the inside, and keep on trying to find a way of becoming what I would so like to be, and could be, if there weren’t any other people liv-ing in the world. ~ Anne Frank
I look to a day when people will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character. ~ Martin Luther King, Jr
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Music Notes• Katy Perry holds the same record as Michael Jackson for most number
one singles from an album
• Barbra Streisand has sold more records (140 million) than Pearl Jam, Johnny Cash, and Tom Petty combined
• People actually bought Billy Ray Cyrus’ album “Some Gave All…” — 20 million people. More than any Bob Marley album
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April 6 Blues HighwayApril 13 BacklashApril 14 Gypsy Moon 3-7pm
April 20 Jack Daniels BandApril 27 - Little California
Sam’s April & May Line-Up:
April 28 - Gypsy Moon 3-7pm
May 4 Real DealMay 11 BacklashMay 12 Blues Daddy 3-7pm
Guess The Slogan
"Don’t leave home without it.®"
American Express credit cardAnswer:
Fulfilling Your Own Dreams
Don't You Hate...
Square One
Spring Has Sprung
Marveling At The Moon
Silly
Q
uote A professor is someone who talks in someone else’s sleep.
~ W.H.Auden (1907 - 1973)
The dark spots on the moon are caused by basins on the moon filled with basalt.
The moon reaches a temperature of 243 degrees F at midday on the lunar equator. At night, the temperature drops to -261 degrees.
The Sea of Tranquility is on the moon, but is not a real sea. It is a “maria,” one of the regions that ap-pear dark when looking at it.
Spring in the world! And all things are made new! ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
If I had my life to live over, I would start barefoot earlier in the spring and stay that way later in the fall. I would go to more dances. I would ride more merry-go-rounds, I would pick more daisies. ~ Nadine Stair
Everything holds its breath except spring. She bursts through as strong as ever. ~ Emily Carr
To leave a legacy behind - isn't that what we all wish for? When you actively work on your own happiness and role in this world, people will remember you as one who led a good life, and will use you as an example. By fulfilling your own dreams you have not only taken - you have given back. Terry Fox, Rick Hanson, Mother Teresa are all well-known public figures. But the people who made the greatest impact in your life are likely not well known. A teacher who believed in you, a grandparent who always had time for you, a friend who spurred on your best efforts when you were discouraged. These are the people who leave a legacy behind. Whose impact do your remember? People remember those who make them feel good. And not only make them feel good- but also teach them how they can make themselves feel good. If we all try to leave a legacy behind in little ways every day, our community will not only be a happier place, but one which produces people of worth.
Seamus was trimming a hedge when a big car drew up beside him. An Englishman leaned out the window and said, “Can you tell me way to Balbriggan, please?”
“Certainly,” said Seamus. “You take the first road to the right. No, that is not it. No, drive on for about three miles and then turn left at the crossroads. Wait, that will not do either.”
Seamus scratched his head thoughtfully. “You know, sir, if I was going to Balbriggan, I wouldn’t start from here at all.”
the awkward moment when people are singing “Happy Birthday” to you and you don’t know what to do?
Cranium Crackers
Yesterday Bob got caught in the rain. He had no hat, no umbrella to his name, his clothes were soaked yet not a single hair on his head got wet. How is this possible?
Bob is baldAnswer:
Not Learning EnoughA child comes home from his first day at school.
Mother asks, “What did you learn today?” The child replies, “Not enough. I have to go back tomorrow.”
Funny BunnyQ. How do bunnies stay healthy? A. Eggercise
Q. What do you get when you pour hot water down a rabbit hole? A. A Hot Cross bunny.
Q. What do you get when you cross a bunny with a spider?
A. A harenet.
Words In WordsYou can sometimes make words using the
letters in a larger word. For example, from the word "tube" you can make "be," "bet," "but," and "tub." Now onto a harder one: how many words can you make from the word "garden?" (Hint: we found 35.)
Ad, age, aged, an, and, anger, are, danger, dare, darn, dean, dear, den, drag, ear, earn, end, era, gander, gar, gear, grade, grand, nag, near, rag, rage, raged, ran, rang, range, ranged, read, red, rend.
Answers:
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VISIT
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R N
EW W
EBSITE W
WW
.MC
GU
FFYSNEW
SBROC
KV
ILLE.CA
!
“In �e Of Brockville”
What Do You Want
To Re�ect?
Guys & Gals Full Service SalonSteph Saunders Owner
[email protected] 165 King St W Brockville613-498-9898
“Good Bookkeeping Makes Good Cent$”
Little Bear Bookkeepingwww.littlebearbookkeeping.ca
Patricia Doucette Owner/Bookkeeper613-246-6482
Start UpBank ReconciliationGov’t Remittances
Payroll-ROE’s-T4’sSource DocumentationMonthly Financial Statements
613 - 498 - 23954014 Hwy 29, Brockville, ON
(Just north of Tincap’s only tra�c light)
Open: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm Sat 9am - 1pm
Gift Certi�catesMake Great
Gifts!
(Red or White)$89.99*30 Bottles of House Wine
(see store for details)
Experience the joy of wine making! Wine created by you!
Stump Grinding Free EstimatesTree Removal Fully Insured
Maple Heights Tree ServiceServing the Seaway and Ottawa Valley Professional...Yet Affordable
1-877-MAPLE-10(1-877-627-5310)[email protected]
DOUG CHAPMAN – PRESIDENT
www.dkl�ooring.com
For All Your Hardwood NeedsSpecializing in re�nishing Old Wood Floors
“Restore Your Floor and More”
Chris Plume 613-349-4500chris@dkl�ooring.com
Floor Refinishing Fully Licensed & InsuredOver
15 Years
Experience
Loving atmosphereTrims Baths Nails
Paula FairfieldOwner/operatorBrockville, On.
613-345-6220By appointment only
www.mydoggroomerpawla.com
The Road to Success
Call Jon
SAM’S BRASS RACKSSAM’S BRASS RACKSLive Entertainment ~ Billiards ~ Darts ~ Shu�eboard
Big Screen ~ NHL Package ~ NFL ~ Nascar Sundays AGE
OF
MAJORITY
Monday’s - Pool League 7pmThurdays - Karaoke
Fridays - Live Entertainment 8pm - 12pm
24 Perth St, Brockville, ON (613)498 1919
April 6 Blues HighwayApril 13 BacklashApril 14 Gypsy Moon 3-7pm
April 20 Jack Daniels BandApril 27 - Little California
Sam’s April & May Line-Up:
April 28 - Gypsy Moon 3-7pm
May 4 Real DealMay 11 BacklashMay 12 Blues Daddy 3-7pm
Guess The Slogan
"Don’t leave home without it.®"
American Express credit cardAnswer:
Fulfilling Your Own Dreams
Don't You Hate...
Square One
Spring Has Sprung
Marveling At The Moon
Silly
Q
uote A professor is someone who talks in someone else’s sleep.
~ W.H.Auden (1907 - 1973)
The dark spots on the moon are caused by basins on the moon filled with basalt.
The moon reaches a temperature of 243 degrees F at midday on the lunar equator. At night, the temperature drops to -261 degrees.
The Sea of Tranquility is on the moon, but is not a real sea. It is a “maria,” one of the regions that ap-pear dark when looking at it.
Spring in the world! And all things are made new! ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
If I had my life to live over, I would start barefoot earlier in the spring and stay that way later in the fall. I would go to more dances. I would ride more merry-go-rounds, I would pick more daisies. ~ Nadine Stair
Everything holds its breath except spring. She bursts through as strong as ever. ~ Emily Carr
To leave a legacy behind - isn't that what we all wish for? When you actively work on your own happiness and role in this world, people will remember you as one who led a good life, and will use you as an example. By fulfilling your own dreams you have not only taken - you have given back. Terry Fox, Rick Hanson, Mother Teresa are all well-known public figures. But the people who made the greatest impact in your life are likely not well known. A teacher who believed in you, a grandparent who always had time for you, a friend who spurred on your best efforts when you were discouraged. These are the people who leave a legacy behind. Whose impact do your remember? People remember those who make them feel good. And not only make them feel good- but also teach them how they can make themselves feel good. If we all try to leave a legacy behind in little ways every day, our community will not only be a happier place, but one which produces people of worth.
Seamus was trimming a hedge when a big car drew up beside him. An Englishman leaned out the window and said, “Can you tell me way to Balbriggan, please?”
“Certainly,” said Seamus. “You take the first road to the right. No, that is not it. No, drive on for about three miles and then turn left at the crossroads. Wait, that will not do either.”
Seamus scratched his head thoughtfully. “You know, sir, if I was going to Balbriggan, I wouldn’t start from here at all.”
the awkward moment when people are singing “Happy Birthday” to you and you don’t know what to do?
Cranium Crackers
Yesterday Bob got caught in the rain. He had no hat, no umbrella to his name, his clothes were soaked yet not a single hair on his head got wet. How is this possible?
Bob is baldAnswer:
Not Learning EnoughA child comes home from his first day at school.
Mother asks, “What did you learn today?” The child replies, “Not enough. I have to go back tomorrow.”
Funny BunnyQ. How do bunnies stay healthy? A. Eggercise
Q. What do you get when you pour hot water down a rabbit hole? A. A Hot Cross bunny.
Q. What do you get when you cross a bunny with a spider?
A. A harenet.
Words In WordsYou can sometimes make words using the
letters in a larger word. For example, from the word "tube" you can make "be," "bet," "but," and "tub." Now onto a harder one: how many words can you make from the word "garden?" (Hint: we found 35.)
Ad, age, aged, an, and, anger, are, danger, dare, darn, dean, dear, den, drag, ear, earn, end, era, gander, gar, gear, grade, grand, nag, near, rag, rage, raged, ran, rang, range, ranged, read, red, rend.
Answers:
bm
e
t
u
gar
VISIT
OU
R N
EW W
EBSITE W
WW
.MC
GU
FFYSNEW
SBROC
KV
ILLE.CA
!
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© Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, 2012.
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A Fresh Perspective
John G. Miller Author of ... ‘QBQ! The Question Behind the Question®’, ‘Flipping the Switch ... Unleash the Power of Personal Accountability’, ‘Outstanding! 47 Ways to Make Your Organization Exceptional’,
http://www.qbq.com/ Denver, Colorado, USA 303-286-9900 [email protected]
Does my organization have an accountability problem? The best way to answer this outstanding question is to take The QBQ!
Challenge. At my organization ... •Whenmistakesaremade,dopeopleask,"Whodroppedtheball?"•Whenuncertaintyreigns,dopeopleask,"Whenarethey gonna tell us what's going on?"•Whenchangehappens,dopeopleask,"Whydowehavetogo through all this change?"•Whenexecsdisseminatetheguidingvaluesforall,dopeopleask, "Why don't they walk their talk?"•Whenothersdon'tfollowthrough,dopeopleask,"Whenwill that department do its job right?"•Whenthereismuchtodo,dopeopleask,"Whydon'totherspull their own weight?"•Whentheteamisstruggling,domanagersask,"Whyaren'tmy people motivated?"•Whenresourcesaretight,dopeopleask,"Whenwillwegetmore tools?"•Whenthejobisdifficult,dopeopleask,"Who'sgoingtotrainme?"•Whencompetitorssurpassusintechnology,dopeopleask,"Why
don't we have better systems?"•Whencommunicationsuffers,dopeopleask,"Whydon'ttheycom-
municate better?"•Whenbudgetsandbenefitsarecut,dopeopleask,"Whyaretheydo-
ing this to us?"•Whenrecruiting,domanagersask,"Whenarewegoingtofind
better people?"Now, since this isn't a science, I would just say if you answered YES to
even a few of these questions, there is a most likely a need for making PER-SONAL ACCOUNTABILITY a core value.
But what does that mean? People speak often about organizational "culture." A working defini-
tion of this well-worn term might be: Shared values and acceptable norms
of behavior. It's the way we as individuals—collectively comprising the organization—think, feel, and act. Culture is about how we treat each other, respond to each other, and support each other—or how we don't. It's characterized by behaviors that are allowed and considered normal and those that aren't.
If we pass The QBQ! Challenge above, then we've already made Personal Accountability (PA) a cultural core value. This means we've embraced PA as an idea or principle to the extent that we utilize it to shape our behavior and thinking. Organizations that pass The QBQ! Challenge are outstand-ing because they're made up of individuals that have decided to exhibit PA in all they do. People working together as teams, departments, branch offices,districts,andorganizationshaveconsciouslycommittedtothees-sential discipline of PA. Said differently, during those precious times they interact with colleagues, staff, and superiors, as well as the paying custom-ers—we call them moments—they think and act accountably. When the ball is dropped, a peer commits an error, a random event blocks a goal, miscommunication takes place, and change happens, accountable people pause and ask The Question Behind the Question (QBQ), "What can I do to contribute?" and "How can I make a difference?"
If your culture is like this, I say outstanding! When we each choose to ask questions like the two above—over time—we create a culture where personal accountability is valued, honored, and practiced. That is when PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY has become a core value.
However, organizations that fail The QBQ! Challenge have a culture characterized by Blame, Victim Thinking, Entitlement, Complaining, and Procrastination—but probably don't even know it. And that lack of awareness is a costly problem. But unawareness can be penetrated simply by taking The QBQ! Challenge.
So bring The QBQ! Challenge to your team. Work through it and decide where your organization stands. Don't worry if your organizational culture fails today. That's okay, there's always tomorrow. With the right tools and training—and time—any organization can make personal ac-countability a core value!
Good QuestionsAre you telling the truth if you lie in bed?
Before they invented drawing boards, what did they go back to?
Can you buy an entire chess set in a pawnshop?
Can you get cavities in your dentures if you use too much artificial sweetener?
Could crop-circles be the work of a cereal killer?
Statistics
Smoking is one of the leading causes of all statistics.
~ Liza Minnelli
Christie Aluminum Products
Custom windows that are a perfect �t!An air tight investment!High quality, energy e�cient vinyl windows and doors!
900 Industrial Rd, Prescott Ontario613-925-5374 (cell) 613-802-2874
613-345-2110Brad Sharron, DD65 George St.Brockville, ON Excellent Service for over 14 Years!
Dentures made on site = Time+Cost E�ectiveMaximum bene�ts from the most advanced denture technology
“Smile WITH CONFIDENCE!”
• Complete - partial dentures• Relines • Repairs • Soft Liners• Implant denturesNo Referrals Necessary!
Denture Specialist TODAY IS A GOOD DAYTO mAke ThInGS SImplerInsurance and investment solutions that fit your life. I can help.
© Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, 2012.
Anna Trakas613-545-9660 ext [email protected]/anna.trakas
Aqua Plus Pools
Adam FishOwner
“Your Bridge Over Troubled Water”
613-340-9556 adam�[email protected]
Book Your Pool OpeningBefore May 18th, 2012
& Save 10% O�Have The Professionals Provide
Quality Pool Service For You Today!
Don’t Wait! Call Today!
COMPETITION ROOFINGAND RENOVATIONS
“Over 20 years experience”Neil Black
Owner 613-348-3993New Installation or Re-shingle
General Repairs and RenovationsSatisfaction Guaranteed - Fully Insured
PO Box 94 Maitland, Ontario. K0E 1P0
Call Jonfor details.
(613) 342-0428
Advertise Your Spa Specialties.
Canadian Hearing SocietyFree home or o�ce visits• improve communication
• improve safety in your home• assistive listening devices • hearing aid batteries
Please call us to �nd out more about our programs and servicesPhone 613-498-3933 TTY 1-877-817-8209
Or visit us at 68 William Street, Suite 205 Brockville, Ontario K6V 0A7
Itrix
51 King St. West, Brockville, ON613 - 498 - 2200
Fax 613 - 498 - 2205
• Quality Eyewear• Contact Lenses• Eye Exams Arranged• 24 Years of ExperienceRosemary
ColemanOwner
ROSEMARY’S OPTICAL SHOP
Need anelectrifying ad?
Call Jon(613) 342-0428
Golden Soles
Gift CertificatesAvailable 46 King Street East Brockville, ON
613-342-7111 Cell: 613-340-6330
Comfort Diabetic Socks
End Of Season Sale
Up To 70% O�
Your Business Should STAND OUT!and it will in your LOCAL McGu�y`s!
Call to place YOUR ad TODAY! 613.342.0428
Residential & Commercial
Gas ~ Oil ~ Propane FurnacesHeat Pumps ~ Boiler Service ~ Ventilation
Repairs & Service to Farm EquipmentJoe Cooke
Owner24 Hour Emergency Service
613-802-0384
Put Your Info
HERE!
Advertisein McGu�y’s
Great Results!613 342 0428
jon@mcgu�ysnews.com
A Fresh Perspective
John G. Miller Author of ... ‘QBQ! The Question Behind the Question®’, ‘Flipping the Switch ... Unleash the Power of Personal Accountability’, ‘Outstanding! 47 Ways to Make Your Organization Exceptional’,
http://www.qbq.com/ Denver, Colorado, USA 303-286-9900 [email protected]
Does my organization have an accountability problem? The best way to answer this outstanding question is to take The QBQ!
Challenge. At my organization ... •Whenmistakesaremade,dopeopleask,"Whodroppedtheball?"•Whenuncertaintyreigns,dopeopleask,"Whenarethey gonna tell us what's going on?"•Whenchangehappens,dopeopleask,"Whydowehavetogo through all this change?"•Whenexecsdisseminatetheguidingvaluesforall,dopeopleask, "Why don't they walk their talk?"•Whenothersdon'tfollowthrough,dopeopleask,"Whenwill that department do its job right?"•Whenthereismuchtodo,dopeopleask,"Whydon'totherspull their own weight?"•Whentheteamisstruggling,domanagersask,"Whyaren'tmy people motivated?"•Whenresourcesaretight,dopeopleask,"Whenwillwegetmore tools?"•Whenthejobisdifficult,dopeopleask,"Who'sgoingtotrainme?"•Whencompetitorssurpassusintechnology,dopeopleask,"Why
don't we have better systems?"•Whencommunicationsuffers,dopeopleask,"Whydon'ttheycom-
municate better?"•Whenbudgetsandbenefitsarecut,dopeopleask,"Whyaretheydo-
ing this to us?"•Whenrecruiting,domanagersask,"Whenarewegoingtofind
better people?"Now, since this isn't a science, I would just say if you answered YES to
even a few of these questions, there is a most likely a need for making PER-SONAL ACCOUNTABILITY a core value.
But what does that mean? People speak often about organizational "culture." A working defini-
tion of this well-worn term might be: Shared values and acceptable norms
of behavior. It's the way we as individuals—collectively comprising the organization—think, feel, and act. Culture is about how we treat each other, respond to each other, and support each other—or how we don't. It's characterized by behaviors that are allowed and considered normal and those that aren't.
If we pass The QBQ! Challenge above, then we've already made Personal Accountability (PA) a cultural core value. This means we've embraced PA as an idea or principle to the extent that we utilize it to shape our behavior and thinking. Organizations that pass The QBQ! Challenge are outstand-ing because they're made up of individuals that have decided to exhibit PA in all they do. People working together as teams, departments, branch offices,districts,andorganizationshaveconsciouslycommittedtothees-sential discipline of PA. Said differently, during those precious times they interact with colleagues, staff, and superiors, as well as the paying custom-ers—we call them moments—they think and act accountably. When the ball is dropped, a peer commits an error, a random event blocks a goal, miscommunication takes place, and change happens, accountable people pause and ask The Question Behind the Question (QBQ), "What can I do to contribute?" and "How can I make a difference?"
If your culture is like this, I say outstanding! When we each choose to ask questions like the two above—over time—we create a culture where personal accountability is valued, honored, and practiced. That is when PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY has become a core value.
However, organizations that fail The QBQ! Challenge have a culture characterized by Blame, Victim Thinking, Entitlement, Complaining, and Procrastination—but probably don't even know it. And that lack of awareness is a costly problem. But unawareness can be penetrated simply by taking The QBQ! Challenge.
So bring The QBQ! Challenge to your team. Work through it and decide where your organization stands. Don't worry if your organizational culture fails today. That's okay, there's always tomorrow. With the right tools and training—and time—any organization can make personal ac-countability a core value!
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Test how much you know about this chemical substance with this trivia quiz.
1. True or False: A strong cup of tea contains the same amount of caffeine as a cup of coffee.2. How long does it take the human body to clear itself of caffeine?3. What percentage of Americans consume caffeine every day?4. What percentage of sodas contain caffeine?5. True or False: Caffeine is on the International Olympic Committee's list of prohibited substances.
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1. Woken up in the morning and said, "Thank good-ness that was a dream..."
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All about pecans!Every pecan pie uses 1/2 to 3/4 pound of pecans. There are about 78 pecans used in every pecan pie.• The pecan tree is the state tree of Texas.• Pecans are the only tree nut that is truly native to the United States.• Pecan trees are alternate-bearing trees, meaning that they produce nuts
every second year.• Georgia is the state that produces the most pecans. • The United States produces about 85 percent of the world's pecan crop,
with an annual production of about 200 million pounds.• There are over 500 varieties of pecans today.• Okmulgee, Oklahoma, holds the world's records for the largest pecan
pie, pecan cookie, and pecan brownie.• In the 1970's, pecan halves were selected as the first and only fresh food
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Zebra Crossing
A small town had a long-running contest to find the strongest man around. In order to win the $500 prize, a contender had to prove his strength. First, they would squeeze a lemon until all the juice was removed. Anyone who could get one more drop from the lemon would win. Many people had tried, but no one had ever done it.
One summer day, a small, skinny man walked into the fair and said, “I’d like to try the bet.” Everyone laughed at first, then fell completely silent as the man clenched his fist around the lemon and four drops fell out.
As the banker counted out five hundred dollars, he asked, “So what do you do for a living? Are you a lumberjack or a weight lifter or what?”
No,” the man replied, “I work for the Tax Department.”
Feat of Strength
The policeman spotted a jay walker and decided to challenge him : “Why are you trying to cross here when there’s a zebra crossing only fifty feet away?”
“Well” replied the jay walker, “I hope it’s having better luck than me.”
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