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... AND WHO SAYS NOTHING HAPPENS IN CORNWALL !!!check out our Weekly Community Event Seeker Section
about CORNWALL PEOPLE for CORNWALL PEOPLE by CORNWALL PEOPLE
Vol. 2, Issue 46 Dec. 2, 2011
Your Weekly CORNWALL EVENTS & COMMUNITY NewspaperTAKE ONE - IT’S FREE!
Kevin was born in 1963, in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada. He was raised as
a dairy farmer and farmed until 18 years of age. He then attended St.
Lawrence College at the Cornwall Campus. Kevin graduated, in
1982, with a diploma in Fine Arts and Graphic Design with a
Certificate in Photography.
Later Kevin went to Sheridan College, in Oakville. and received a
certificate in Modeling & Related Careers. He graduated top of his
class and was scouted by International Top Model Agency from
Toronto.
In 1987, Kevin modeled in Milan, Italy than moved to Paris, France and
worked as a male model for eight years in Europe. He worked for fashion
designers such as Christian Dior, Paco Robanne and Hermes as Runway
Model. He also modeled for fashion magazines such as Vogue and
G.Q. In the 1990’s, he moved to New York City to model for the
Ford Model Agency. While in New York City, Kevin began
studying Tai Chi Chuan with Grand Master William C.C.
Chen for three years and also studied Shaolin with Sifu
Tai for 3 years.
In 1998, Kevin moved back to Cornwall, Ontario. Here,
he began teaching Tai Chi Chuan for seniors citizens
at St Lawrence College for the Encore Senior
Program for three semesters. Next Kevin taught
Tai Chi Chuan at the Sat Nam Yoga Centre in
Cornwall and participated in various
demonstrations and interviews with Cogeco,
Foundation of the Parade of Nations, Café
Connectionz.
Kevin is also a fine artist.
If people are interested to take Tai Chi Chuan
classes or purchase his paintings, he can be
reached at 613-932-5242.
Kevin Jude MacDonald
The Local Seeker does not accept responsibility for errors, misprints or inaccuraciespublished within. The opinions and statements of our columnists are not to bepresumed as the statements and opinions of The Local Seeker.
The Local Seeker, Cornwall EditionVolume 2, Number 46, December 2, 2011Founded by Julia Lucio and Mai-Liis Renaud 2010Published by Local Seeker Media Group, Cornwall, Ontario
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Friends Place open Monday to Saturday 10 AM- 4PM
located inside the library in front of the stairs.
CHRISTMAS EVENT- ALL COLLECTOR
AND GIFT BOOKS PRICED TO SELL UNTIL DEC. 23
Local Author's books available for Christmas giving!
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This cupboard is full of
junk and also some
useful things. Mostly
piles of paper stacked,
just shoved in any old
place with messages
from friends, or people
that just drop in to say
"hello". They know
that this is the place to
leave reminders or
messages for me to follow up.
One of those slips of paper was a reminder
and it said --- remember a little happiness.
Now to get to explain that message, I would
first like to say that Cornwall is a great city for
walking. If you live downtown or close to the
downtown, you can find all kinds of
interesting things to look at, and stores that
are one of kind in the downtown area. I like
walking Pitt St. in the morning when it is quiet and I
can take my time to browse. There's a wee store on
the west side of street very near to First street that is
just chock full of treasures. It’s the kind of store that
you want to take the time to explore, for it has
products for both men and women. It’s a store, that
if your’e looking for a gift, or something to give a
friend, neighbour up the road, or tradesperson, there
is sure to be something, and what I like best, it
doesn't drain your pocket book. When you enter the
store on the right side and left side are treasures,
your eyes hit, a riot of colour. The left side has
candles and ornaments for the tree, while the right
side has colourful accessories for outerwear. Now
travel slowly, further into the store and you find
jewellery unique enough for the wearer to receive
compliments at any party. The men in your life are
not left out either. There are products for cleansing,
and local people make many. Also for your stomach,
food such as cookies, chocolate drinks, and fondues
and all the. Trimmings. There is a special selection of
clothing for the discerning woman, and at the back
of the store you can find a card to go with your gift
for that someone special.
“The little happiness” is really all about this wee store
that has perhaps the right little gift for that someone
special that you wish to say thank you to.
The sign above the door of this store -- says it all.
There is no need to explain further, I think. ”LIFE’S
LITTLE PLEASURES.”
P.S. Enjoy, browse, be happy.
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presents its Annual
YEAR-IN-REVIEW Meeting
It's December, which means it's time once again
for the ever-popular Team Cornwall annual Year-
in-Review meeting.
The meeting will be held on Friday, December
16, 2011 at 7:00 am, at Galaxy Cinemas on
Second Street East. The highlight of the
meeting will be a presentation by Mark Boileau,
Manager of Cornwall Economic Development.
Mr. Boileau will review the economic activity in
the City that has occurred over the past 12
months. This year's presentation marks the 13th
straight year that the City's Economic
Development Department has delivered its
report.
"It is always important to pause and recognize
the hard work of so many of our corporate
citizens," said Mark Boileau. "2011 has turned
out to be a record year in several ways, with
significant activity across the industrial,
commercial and residential sectors."
Mayor Bob Kilger is expected to welcome a
number of out-of-town guests to the meeting.
"Cornwall's success is turning heads in
boardrooms across Canada," said Mayor Kilger.
"There are a number of people from other parts of Canada and the USA who will be visiting
Cornwall and taking this opportunity to get a closer look at what is happening here."
TEAM CORNWALL ACHIEVEMENTS Along with the presentation from Cornwall Economic
Development, Team Cornwall will also be highlighting its members' efforts and accomplishments
over the past year.
"Team Cornwall works to support Cornwall Economic Development and its efforts to attract new
investment to Cornwall," said Gilles Latour, Chair of Team Cornwall. "We always look forward to this
meeting as a way of seeing exactly how we are doing and to hopefully get a glimpse of what is
down the road."
OPEN TO ALL The meeting is open to all – regardless of Team Cornwall membership. A light
breakfast will be served at 7am, followed by the regular meeting. Local band The Shiners will
entertain the early morning crowd with songs from their newly released album, Not Alone.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT! Tickets for the Team Cornwall Year-In-Review meeting are $10 each and
they can be purchased through Cornwall and Seaway Valley Tourism at 613-938-4748. People are
strongly encouraged to pick up their tickets in advance as the event typically sells out.
ABOUT TEAM CORNWALL Team Cornwall is a group of businesspeople who have banded
together to promote Cornwall to their business contacts around the world. Working closely with
Cornwall Economic Development, the Cornwall & Area Chamber of Commerce and other local
organizations, Team Cornwall members help spread the word about the considerable advantages
of living and doing business in our hometown.
ABOUT CORNWALL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Cornwall Economic Development is the City
department responsible for marketing the City and is the primary contact point for people and
businesses looking to invest in Cornwall. More information about Cornwall
can be found at www.ChooseCornwall.ca.
More information about the meeting and Team Cornwall can be found on
the Team Cornwall website at www.TeamCornwall.com
REGISTER NOW!FOR SALE: Ladies Dakota safety boots, Size 8, waterproof, slip resistant $75 -Ladies long coat with hood, Caramel in colour, machine washable, from Lindor, SizePetite-medium. $85 also a Deluxe foot spa with heat $40 Telephone: 613-933-0127
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THE LOCAL SEEKER (December 2 - pg. 4) FREE CLASSIFIED ADS: 613-362-2354 www.thelocalseeker.com
What did the Mayor know, and
when did he know it? Does
anyone recall Bob Kilger being
interviewed by CJOH just prior
to the Fall 2010 municipal
election? Wasn’t Kilger asked
about the Shay case, and didn’t
the Mayor say he knew nothing
about it and he would need to
ask CAO Paul Fitzpatrick about
it? I find it shocking the Mayor
knew nothing about this case just prior to the election!
According to the Standard Freeholder, "The provincial
ministry laid the charge of "doing anything in retaliation
for another person making a disclosure to an inspector"
against the city and Menagh on Jan. 15, 2010, under the
Homes for the Aged and Rest Homes Act." Was the Mayor
playing politics before the Municipal Election or was he
truly ignorant of a serious case dating back to January of
that year? When did Patsy Fitzpatrick tell the mayor
about this case? I think we as voters and tax payers
deserve to know the real answers. Also in regards to the
Shay case, I believe those in City management
responsible for retaliating against the whistle blower
should pay the legal bills and the fine, and not us the
taxpayers.
Canada under Stephen Harper plans to pull out of
the Kyoto Protocol! Perhaps that makes sense for
Harper, because this is the same government that tried to
green-wash the dirty truth about Alberta's tar sands,
when Canada had the audacity to hide a 20% increase in
annual pollution from Alberta's tar sand industry in a
2009 report to the United Nations. The tar sands industry
accounts for 6.5% of Canada's annual green house gas emissions.
Crude Oil from tar sands will create more carbon emissions than
conventional oil. A report from the Guardian in the UK this week
says environmentalist are concerned new oil routes from Alberta's
tar sands being loaded onto supertankers for Asia could lead to a
catastrophe. However Harper is not concerned, Harper has friends
in the Oil Industry, and he supports a particular ideology. Instead
of critically studying the science behind global warming, he has
instead appointed climate skeptics to various government groups
to try and undermine the issue of global warming.
Jobs for Skeptics! In 2009 the government of Stephen Harper
appointed two climate skeptics with connections to the oil
industry on important federal scientific bodies. Mark Mullins,
Executive Director of the Fraser Institute was installed on the board
of Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
which funds university research on climate change. The Fraser
Institute had received $120,000 in funding from ExxonMobil to try
and discredit the climate change issue. One of Harper's close
friends is climate change denier John Weissenberger. He was
appointed to the board of the Canada Foundation for Innovation.
Weissenberger was Harper's former campaign manager, and he
worked as a geologist for Husky Oil, and he is an open skeptic
about global warming. Canada's environmental record at the
United Nations is becoming disgraceful! The Harper government
unilaterally stonewalled efforts to list chrysotile asbestos as a
hazardous chemical at a United Nations conference in Switzerland.
For over 100 years scientific evidence has shown the dangers of
asbestos as a potent carcinogen and cause of cancer. However a
new asbestos mine in Quebec would export 5 million pounds of
the dangerous substance to Asia, so of course out of economic
interests, Canada under Harper has derailed a global effort to ban
the dangerous substance. Harper has an agenda, and he planned
to pull Canada out of the Kyoto Protocal a long time ago. Canada is
becoming a disgrace to the international community, but this is
the government we voted for, and in Canada 39% is a majority.
My name is Jason Setnyk, and these are my coffee grinds.Jason Setnyk is a local high school teacher, journalist, published
and award winning author, photographer, arts and culture event
coordinator, and a community volunteer sitting on numerous
boards and committees.
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Weathering Market
Conditions
Quickest Route Isn't Always Best
We all want our investments to go up,
and preferably immediately. But we
believe patience is an important
attribute of a long-term investor, and
our research supports this. In fact,
studies show that most people who
constantly buy and sell have historically had lower returns over
time.*
The most noticeable short-term investment risk is volatility, or
the variations in investment value. If you sell out or vary from
your plan, your investments won’t have the potential to grow.
And then you may find yourself facing other risks. One common
risk for long-term investors is having too much in short-term
investments or cash, especially with today’s low interest rates.
There are many paths to successfully making money. Some
strategies get you to your financial goals faster – if they work.
But, like driving on ice, they could result in disaster. Other
strategies are like driving cautiously with snow tires. Know how
you’ll react to market volatility, so that you don’t have to change
your overall strategy when hazards arise.
Don’t Predict. Prepare.
Since road conditions are difficult to anticipate, many savvy
drivers prepare for hazardous conditions. In much the same way,
long-term investment success relies on preparation: selecting a
strategy taking you through good and bad highways.
Quality Helps You Stay on Track
Owning a diversified portfolio of quality investments can give
you greater confidence that your investments can rebound
when stocks have dropped and headlines are bleak.
This is especially important for many investors who rely on their portfolios
for income and tend to be more concerned about short-term drops in
portfolio values.
Road Conditions Change Quickly
Successful investors don’t make money on every investment. In fact,
success doesn’t mean making money each year, and few investments
perform well all the time. While this may seem obvious, consider your
reaction to your last portfolio statement. Were you unhappy if
investments dropped in value? And while it doesn't guarantee a profit or
protection from loss, owning a well-diversified portfolio means you’ll
typically own investments performing differently over time – the main
goal of diversification.
It’s not always a smooth road. When road conditions test your resolve,
remember your goals and why you’re investing. A long-term approach
based on time-tested investment principles can help you achieve your
financial objectives.
Edward Jones, Member Canadian Investor Protection Fund.
local Edward Jones advisor, BRIAN SEGUIN (613) 932-6161
89 Tollgate Road West, Unit 2 , Cornwall, ON K6J 5L5
www.edwardjones.com
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The Seeker Chicks love good news stories like this one and we look forward to our readers sending these to us.Also we have some beautiful poems for you on page 15.
Please keep sending these in to:info@thelocalseeker.com
they add to “Your Weekly Dose of Good News”
Have you ever seen a
WHITE SPARROW ?
story by JoAnna Gadbois
I started my day , as usual with
my cup of tea and looked out my
front window towards the
sparrows that normally come
and enjoyed the bird seed which
I put out daily.
I suddenly marvelled at the sight
of one sparrow which appeared
to be very pure white but with a
light yellow beak. I certainly had
never seen this little fellow
before. I went about my weekly
Saturday routine - groceries.
Upon returning, I notice my little
white bird friend was still there.
I pointed out to my better half
and said " Check out this bird, I
think it's a white sparrow." We
then googled the phrase " white
sparrow " and found out that he
is quite a find.
The Indians believe it's a " Wish
Bird". The Russians believe that
you only see this bird every 150
years. Posts by others said they often don't see this bird a second time.
With that in mind, I immediately made sure the bird feeder was full for the next
morning ( I don't normally get out of bed early)
I have been very thankful to see my little " Wish Bird" return everyday. I have sent
out wishes to and from all of my friends. A girlfriend asked if my little friend was
still around? I replied " Yes". She in return said " Because you haven't made the
right " Wish ". With that in mind I started re-think my future wishes .
You should know that my little happy bird is still in sight .
THE LOCAL SEEKER (December 2 - pg. 6) FREE CLASSIFIED ADS: 613-362-2354 www.thelocalseeker.com
“Bootstrapping” To
Start Your BusinessIt has been said that the odds of raising
capital to begin a business is similar to
the odds of getting struck by lightning
while standing on the bottom of a
swimming pool on a sunny day.
Many entrepreneurs have difficulty
accessing financing to begin their business, or do not feel
comfortable starting out with a loan. A strategy called
“bootstrapping” has much more appeal. “Bootstrapping”
consists of a common sense approach to building a
business by spending as frugally as possible at the launch,
and using the business’ assets and your own personal assets
to fund the early stages.
Experts say that a significant majority of start-ups (75% to
85%) use some form of bootstrapping to help finance their
business. With planning, bootstrapping will be only one
stage in the development of your business.
A business starting out by using this method typically has
relatively low upfront capital requirements, has a short sales
cycle, short or immediate payment terms on sales, and
longer payable terms for stock or other expenses. Word of
mouth advertising will normally effectively generate sales.
Typical methods of starting your business by
“bootstrapping”are to start out part-time and either share office space
or establish a space within your home. Many successful
“bootstrapping” start-ups purchase used, inexpensive equipment, use
personal credit cards or lines of credit for the business, and invest a lot
of “sweat equity” into the business by handling all tasks themselves,
until the business can afford to hire additional staff.
To succeed at “bootstrapping”, it is imperative to develop and execute
a plan, and to re-set goals regularly. This strategy often yields slower
growth for a business due to the “low-cash diet.” Entrepreneurs can
find it difficult and frustrating, and it takes discipline to ensure that the
business keeps sufficient cash flow, particularly in tough economic
times. Eventually though, you may find it easier to raise capital once
your business has further developed and has a sales track record. With
no outside debt or equity investment, the clean capitalization
structure may appeal to potential investors and/or loan agencies.
This method does not suit the faint-hearted, as it involves some risk-
taking on the part of the entrepreneur. It is, however, a method that
has started many successful businesses, and is one to be considered.
Candy Pollard, Business Consultant
Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre
100 Water Street East, Suite 104
P.O. Box 877, Cornwall, ON K6H 5T9
Direct Line 613-933-0074
www.businessenterprisecentre.ca
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Holiday Joy
Ah, the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it
is a magical time of year, so much to do, in so little
time, before we know it, Christmas Day will arrive.
We want the day to be perfect in everyway, the
perfect gifts ready to wrap, the house has been
decorated inside and out, our tree in our
favourite room for all to see, food planning and
baking is underway, the smell of fresh baked
goodies fill the house with an aroma that lifts our spirits and tickles our
noses, scented holiday candles flicker and glow, our favourite Christmas
tunes rock the house.
The spirit of Christmas goes beyond our immediate family; it reaches
out to those around us in our communities those less fortunate and
those who may be alone over the holiday season. We become more
giving to people we don’t know, and it brings us joy to do this for those
in need, and for those receiving our gifts of kindness, it brings them
much joy knowing they live in a community that is so giving and caring.
I am so proud to be a part of this community, we are giving and we
should be very proud that we as a community join together to make a
difference in other peoples lives.
On this note I have to share with you, an event that is coming to
Cornwall March 4th, 2012, it is Cornwall’s First Annual I AM WOMAN
Conference and Trade Show. Over the past several months, The Local
Seeker Newspaper and The Sizzle Coach (that’s me) have been planning
for this event, to bring to our community and surrounding areas. It has
given us much joy and laughter, working on this event which will consist
of booths and speakers representing local business women. Topics of
interest will be for women of all ages and lifestyles.
What does this event have to do with Holiday Joy you ask? All net proceeds
from this event are being donated to SASS for women, Sexual Assault Support
Services. We are so excited, we are jumping with JOY!! Not only is Cornwall and
surrounding area going to have a fantastic event to look forward to in
February, SASS for women will receive funds for programs and other projects,
which will allow them to give back to our community, now that Cornwall is
something to smile about.
Until next time, may the JOY of the holiday season be with you and your family.
I am The Sizzle Coach; I am here to assist you with The Journey to Self-
Discovery.
You are worth it! And only you can change it! Are you hesitant or curious? Do
you want clarity in your life? Do you want to make positive changes in your life?
Do you want to discover who you are? Have more questions?
Call Janet today. 613-360-7933 and start your Journey!!!
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EXTRA! EXTRA! FILMMAKERS OPPORTUNITY!
This is an official call to all you amateur, intermediate and advanced
filmmakers, screenwriters, producers, etc… to join us on the evening of
December 15th at the Cornwall Regional Art Gallery to share your short films
with an audience and those of like mind and creative intent.
The objective is for the group to meet monthly to share their works in
progress, give constructive feedback (both verbal and written) in a friendly
and open atmosphere. This is a unique opportunity to refine and develop
your film making skills and also give something rare and beautiful to the
community.
If you are interested in participating please send me an email to register your
film(s) for the event. Thank you for your continued support for the arts.
That’s a wrap!
Amanda Marini-Rohde. 613-938-7387
amanda@cornwallregionalartgallery.ca
Inspite of the bad weather Minute Auto Wash and
the community stepped up and raised $400.00 for the
2011 United Way Campaign. Left to right is Peggy
Haramis, campaign chair and Ron Kuipers, Owner of
Minute Auto Wash.
THE LOCAL SEEKER (December 2 - pg. 7) BUSINESS ADS: 613-935-3763 www.thelocalseeker.com
The Ties That Bind
There is something about connecting or
reconnecting with people who knew you in
your formative years, that is undeniably
important. Call it nostalgia, call it true
friendship and call it part of life; but some of
the people who know us
best, are those that knew us before we grew
up. The time rooted in teenage angst or young
adulthood wonder, is a special time.
There is a natural curiosity about the past and that instinct to relive
the glory days. Social media has been a haven to reconnect. A quick
scan through my list shows that approximately 20% of my Facebook
friends are from my high school days. I love hearing from past
classmates and friends. It is great to find out how they are, if they
have kids, what career paths they have taken, did they fulfill their
dreams and how did their lives turn out. They support your
accomplishments, send condolences, and messages of
encouragement. I always enjoy hearing from them. A friend I lost
touch with years ago contacted me. She married after school and I
did not know her new name. She found me and I was so pleased to
see her again after trying to find out where she was.
I had an unofficial reunion with some of my closest friends from high
school. We try to keep in touch and occasionally gather and catch
up. It was nice to see them all again and without any major
occurrence such as a wedding, birth or funeral. We got together to
reminisce and find out what is happening in their lives now. Some
are still in the area,
while others live several hours away and in one case, in another
country. I left feeling good about seeing them again. They are all
happy, well-adjusted, and although life throws them curves, they
stay motivated and positive. We toasted those that couldn't be there
and a special toast to the one who passed on recently. It is too bad
that more couldn't have joined us, and after posting about it, I could
tell that there were many others that would have liked to have been there.
I also was involved with the recent Alumni Day at St. Lawrence College
in Cornwall. I witnessed the awe in their eyes as they discovered the
many changes at our school, and how they immediately started to
think back to what it was like when they were there. Some have
returned after graduation, some have children or siblings at the
school and others had not been back since they attended. It was an
awesome opportunity to update records, and help find the missing
alumni, and revisit old stomping grounds.
I am surprised how many of my friends' children have become friends
with my son. They met in their teen years and have formed
friendships separate and apart from my connection to their parent(s).
At parent teacher interview, which is a little reunion of its own, I saw
several of my former classmates/friends and we were discussing this. I
guess there is
a similarity of personalities in us and our kids have gravitated toward
each other without our influence.
As I walk through the corridors of the College, I wonder do they realize
how important this time is in their lives? Not only are they receiving a
higher education, but they are forming lasting ties.
It's not all about the past, it is cathartic to find out where they are now,
and what they are doing. Life does not always turn out the way we
expect it. Careers veer in different directions, relationships fall apart,
financial situations fluctuate, family dynamics change and people
move and change cities. Someone may be looking for you. If you
haven't, update your alumni records, reach out to former classmates
and let them know how you are doing, you never know it could result
in a career contact, some new opportunities or the connecting piece
that is missing in your life.
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I’m Natalie Carroll, I’m 12 years old, and I’m writing an
article for kids called Chat with Nat. There are new
articles every week and they are always packed with
tons of cool stuff that hopefully everyone, including
you, will enjoy!
CHRISTMAS COUNT DOWNChristmas time is drawing near and it’s so exciting,
only 4 more weeks. I’ll keep you posted on all
things Christmas!!!
SCHOOLThe book fair has arrived!!! Twice a year my school has a book fair
and it’s always full of great books and cool school supplies. I can’t
wait to get some stuff from the scholastic book fair!
SPORTSCalling all sports players!!! Want to get some cool gear for
whatever sport it is you play? Well a new store called Sports
Check has arrived in Cornwall, along with Michael’s, Winners, and
Pet Smart. Sports Check has sports clothes, shoes, and apparel.
ENTERTAINMENTA new Diary of a Wimpy Kid Just came out on November 15th
and I got it!!! It’s called Cabin Fever and it was really good . . . Greg
is in big trouble and the authorities are closing in. A blizzard hits
just in time, but could anything be worse than being stuck inside
with his family . . . read the book to find out!!!
IT'S YOUNow it's your turn! Send me in drawings, photos, stories, and
anything else you want to send me and be a big part of my
column and remember to include your first and last name.
Thanks!
Email me at chatwithnat@thelocalseeker.com ,check out my
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Take Time
Do you ever feel like there’s never enough hrs in
a day to do everything you NEED to do? It
always makes me wonder when people say to
me “I don’t have time for that” or “At the end of
day, I’m SO tired”. In a world where were so
consumed in what we NEED to do every day,
we forget that taking at least 1 HOUR each and
every day, promotes balance in every aspect
of our lives and allows us to re focus.
This balance I speak of is no secret to most of you, and it’s also no
secret that to maintain a healthy lifestyle seems to be a challenge for
the major part of the society we live in. When I speak of “Healthy
Lifestyle” I don’t just mean eating well and finding time for physical
activity every day, although it is two of the most important
ingredients in the mix, It also means spending time with family and
friends, practicing a hobby that you love or merely enjoying what I like
to call “ME” time. Your mind and body will thank you!
With the holiday season in full spin, it’s a perfect time to put the every
day hustle and bustle aside and enjoy the festivities going on around
you. Take the time to enjoy your loved ones, to share laughter and joy
with each other, and most of all, practice the gift of GIVING.
A special message to all the fabulous woman out there:
Take time for you. It’s that simple. Nothing more, nothing less. We tend
to forget that we are human and have things that we WANT to do,
things that we sometimes put aside for the benefit of others. Our
caring and nurturing tendencies usually always takes over for the
needs of others, and we often forget our OWN. As woman we wear so
many hats: friend, mother, aunt, grand-mother, god mother etc... Which means
its no surprise that we are capable of adapting, but remember, the most
important hat that you wear is being YOU.
Take time out of your day to do ONE thing for you, only ONE.
“Remember this, that very little is needed to make a happy life.”
Taking the time,
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1/4 cup organic olive oil
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Chopped organic parsley and additional butter for garnish
Directions:In a bowl combine the brown rice, cheese, oregano, egg, salt and
pepper. Mix well and form rice mixture into 2 inch round cakes. Place
rice cakes on parchment paper on a tray and refrigerate for
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SEEKING THE ARTS . SEEKING THE ARTS
The Best thing
about being an ArtistThe other evening I hosted a small gathering
of lady artists where the wine and food was
plentiful as was the laughter. We spent a
great deal of time telling stories and being
silly. At one point in the evening after one
of us had told a story about something
particularly silly they had done, causing us
to roll on the floor (literally) laughing; some one said “isn’t it
great being an Artist, we get to do crazy and get away with it”.
This comment started me thinking about what the Artistic
Archetype looks like and why for the most part it is the way
everyone should be. So I compiled a list of why it is so great being
an Artist to help me through the trying times.
We get to behave strangely: Most of you cannot get away
with strange even odd behavior but when people know you are an
artist they actually expect it. This is great because whether you are
extroverted or introverted it’s alright. I get a kick out of my husband
explaining away some of my eccentric habits to people as “She’s an
Artist you know” and they nod knowingly, as if that would explain it.
We get to dress strangely: Remember when you were a kid and
you played dress up with your parent’s clothes or stuff you found in
the boxes in the basement. When you’re an Artist that day never
ends. It doesn’t matter how weird you dress or what colours you
put together. People think it’s strange but wonderful and other
artists wish they did it first.
We get to speak our mind, even if it isn’t the popular opinion:Along with the looking, behaving and dressing strangely we get to be
controversial. As a matter of fact we, the Artistic souls, are the ones who
pioneered progressive thinking. We accepted race, colour and sexual
orientation of individuals as a normal part of life before anyone else did. This
is because Artists come in all shapes, sizes and colours so why wouldn’t we
accept them as they are.
We see the world through different eyes: We feel deeper; love
passionately; hurt deeply; play harder; laugh louder and never stop seeing
the hidden shapes in the clouds. We hear a distant drum and the voice of
the muse calling us; we give up comfort, security and money to follow that
voice. We then attempt to translate that message into a form that all can
see, hear and share.
The best thing about being an Artist is….
We get to play all day at the thing we love to do the most.
Sandra Taylor Hedges, Fine Artist,
Teacher and President of L’association Focus Art Association
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Jason and Andre @ La Maison in Cornwall.
FRIDAY DECEMBER 2ND
Community Discussion on the Social Assistance Review
@ Seaway Valley Community Health Centre in Cornwall
SATURDAY DECEMBER 3RD
Maximum 80 @ La Maison in Cornwall.
SATURDAY DECEMBER 3RD
Ben Henriques Quartet
@ the St. Lawrence Acoustic Stage in Morrisburg.
SATURDAY DECEMBER 3RD
Jason & Andre @ Rangatangs in Cornwall.
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Book Launch of "Constable Davey" by Thom Racine
@ Casa Paolo Restaurant in Cornwall.
FRIDAY DECEMBER 9TH
Bryden Avenue at more @ Murphy's Inn in Cornwall.
THURSDAY DECEMBER 15TH
Local Filmmakers Screening @ The Cornwall Regional
Art Gallery in Cornwall.
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@ Murphy’s Inn - 7pm
NEW MONTHNew Artwork
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Artwork is viewable 24/7
during the month of December.
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Dark Blue Skies...Is anyone feeling a little low on energy lately? It is no secret that
this time of year tends to take a toll on our sense of vitality and
aliveness as the days shorten, the sunlight diminishes and the
temperature drops. Yet, our responsibilities and daily routines still
remain and in response our immune systems struggle to stay
strong, and also our mood. I can definitely empathize with those
who are affected by seasonal disorder and find it something to
contend with myself.
However, there are strategies out there for you to access, and make the
most of. Perhaps it is time to try something new in this time of adjustment to the season.
It never fails for me when I get moving, my mood elevates and well life is just better. We
often forget the limitless joy the expression of the body can give and settle into bad
habits, old routines and mindsets. It could be a daily, weekly, monthly or even yearly
routine that hinders your ability to grow and experience life with true honesty and joy.
Now, I will not lie and say that I always feel like dancing, or that once I start dancing I feel
joy. Dance is a language that can express sorrow, anger, surprise and many more
emotions. However, to allow oneself to access those feelings and bring them out through
movement can be a challenge for many reasons. But, I must say if you dance anyways you
just might find something out about yourself, and maybe even others if you stick with it
and do what you can to find satisfaction in what you are doing and where you are in the
world...right now.
The other day I did not feel like dancing. In fact, it was a cold, wet, dark, intrusive day and
well I was feeling quite guarded and tense. But, who can I expect to be, but anyone else
but me. It took about ten minutes into the class and then the energy just became
succinct. The whole room of bodies shifted together in one unified energy. And, the real
beauty was everyone was moving in their own way
and in their own timing. It was a room full of moving souls and well I just think it doesn’t
get any better than that. Everyone in the class has something to give to the overall good
of what is being created at that moment. At the end of the day I love movement and if I
surrender myself to just being there and in the moment and allow the dance to take over
something incredible happens...healing. We can
transcend who we consider ourselves to be through movement, we can connect with
others through movement and we become something bigger than just me or you when
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at St. Lawrence Secondary School
The students at St. Lawrence Secondary School (SLSS) experienced an infusion of
dance today when Fit2Dance, a Toronto-based dance education company visited
the school to present a dance workshop called Groovin’ KIDS/Teen GROOVE to all
students.
Each grade was given 45 minutes of dance
training from Fit2Dance Creative Director
Michelle Hillier. Students had the opportunity to
learn about a variety of dancing styles including
hip hop, jazz, Bollywood, Latin, African,
contemporary, house, swing, disco and more.
“No one cares what you look like or sound like,”
Hillier told a group of grade 10 students. “Own it!”
Grade 10 student Jamie McEwen found his inner
groove learning the various dance moves.
“I think it’s really cool,” he said. “At first I thought,
‘oh, it’s another dance class,’ but it’s actually fun.
You’ve got to be random with what you’re doing.
“(I’ve learned that) being spontaneous is fun,” he
added.
After school, Hillier led a workshop for teachers
about how to integrate dance into their lessons.
You Who Dance
I am blessed by mad sightings
of you, minstrel art monks
tinsel wrapped and naked hearted
I see you and you are mine,
bereft homebound angels of love
embodied and glowing
in grief or hilarity
I am blessed by mad sightings
on Mondays or Thursdays
or any day, at dancers
who kneel down instantly
in front of mercy
and pray with abandon
sharing our relentless need for help among the ruins
then with a sly glance
poke at the seriousness
with a humour that heals
oh you who dance!
You dance and dance with me
into the wrinkles of time and non-time
I praise you and love you
and receive you as my greatest gift.
Joy in these days to come.
-- Cynthia Wynton Henry
WHO ARE YOU
Is it true your laughter and sense of
humour are contagious?
WHO ARE YOU?
By reacting to change can you adjust
and accept the views of others?
WHO ARE YOU?
Does your demeanor create a better
environment for others around you?
WHO ARE YOU?
When a friend is hurting emotionally
do you offer a helping hand?
WHO ARE YOU?
Are you a giving person who commands
little in return?
WHO ARE YOU?
Can you willingly accept responsibility
for your behavior?
WHO ARE YOU?
Do you share items of great
value with others?
WHO ARE YOU?
Your balanced life style is the ideal
recipe for success?
WHO ARE YOU?
Are you the character er’re looking for?WHO ARE YOU?
Art Murphy, Nov. 2004
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Rock for Charity raises $490 for Cornwall's Winterfest Article and Photos by Jason Setnyk
Does Cornwall have talent? For those who went to La Maison on Friday November
25th, the answer is yes! Rodney Rivette, Joel Sauve, Sara Murphy, Joel Ouellette, and
Chuck Leclair played stellar sets. Rodney Rivette who headlined the show is a former
Chair and one of the founding members of Cornwall's Winterfest.
Also in attendance that night, the current Chair of Winterfest Jason Mitchell and
Carnaval mascot
Poppy the Peguin.
Rock for Charity
host Jason Setnyk
is also the Vice-
Chair of
Winterfest. The
show raised $490
for the Winter
Carnaval. To date
Rock for Charity
has raised over
$7500 for local
charities and
n o n - p r o f i t
groups.
Artist & Author Joan Levy Earle Mann
to Donate Book to CCVS Author’s Shelf
& offer Writing Workshop
Artist and author Joan Levy
Earle Mann visited Cornwall
Collegiate and Vocational
School (CCVS) yesterday to
offer a workshop called
“Birth of a Book,” to the
Writer’s Craft class, as well as
to donate her book Jack’s
Farm to the Author’s Shelf in
the Battista Library.
Levy Earle Mann talked to
students about how she has
dealt with the struggle of
rejection slips, as well as the
perseverance required to take a manuscript from the first blank
page to the final proofs.
She encouraged students to follow their dreams. She’s a firm
believer in writing about one's daily trek. She also believes that
her writing helped her thrive and perhaps survive. In her school
years, she lived in three provinces and attended fifteen
schools. Her father was a master at opening new stores and
the family went along.
Jack’s Farm recounts the story of her late husband, Jack Earle,
a CCVS graduate, and his trials and tribulations to revive an area
farm and farmhouse.
This is Levy Earle Mann’s tenth book. She is currently working
on a new book about Kyte's Stationers store, a 100-year-old Pitt
Street treasure.
The Battista Library Author’s Shelf was established at the 200th
CCVS Anniversary Celebration to display the works of CCVS
graduates or community members.
A former Cornwallite now living in Toronto, Levy Earle Mann
works as Associate Editor of The Messenger magazine.
Also, Levy Earle Mann is mostly a self-taught artist, but received
several years of guidance from former CCVS art teacher
Grace MacLeod.
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Mr Joe, I have afancy metal ceilingin the kitchen ofmy Victorian home.I would like to adda matching orsimilar ceiling inmy dining room aswell. Is itexpensive, difficult
or even possible? I have seen reproduction plastic panels but they don’thave the same detail as the original. Can you help me? Love your article,Mary.
Hi Mary, thank you for your question and your kind words. Embossed tinceilings add an elegant look to any room, especially in stately old homeswith high ceilings. Even newer contemporary homes can be embellishedwith dozens of different patterns of pressed metal tiles. So to answeryour question, yes, it is possible. And chances are you will be able tomatch exactly the pattern that you currently have in your kitchenbecause most companies still emboss on presses that are a hundredyears old so the dies that pressed your tiles are probably still in use today.
My best advice is to peruse the internet and compare prices and styles. You will findsomething you like and the prices are very reasonable. You should be able to buythe material for a 10 by 15 dining room for about 900 bucks. As far as ease ofinstallation, if you can swing a hammer and read a measuring tape you should beable to handle the installation yourself, but if you have an irregular room or acomplex pattern you may want to hire this one out as it can be a costly error if youmake a wrong cut.
Good luck with your project, make it beautiful, Yours truly, Joe
Joe, I've spent the last few weeks preparing my draughty old house for winter. I'veshrink wrapped all the windows, caulked around all the window frames and addedweather stripping where needed. Is there anything else I should be doing toprepare for winter because it seems no matter what I do every fall my house stillseems chilly, like the wind blows right through it. I welcome any information youhave on this subject, thank you for sharing your knowledge. Keep up the good work, Philip.
Thank you Philip,I don’t know if you have take care of it already, but the first thing you should takecare of when it comes to heat loss in your home is the attic. If the attic isn’t as tight
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Massive heat loss through the attic creates a chimney effect in your home.The warm air exiting through the top creates a vacuum in the bottom.This vacuum draws in outside air through every pore in the walls of yourhouse creating the draughts you feel creeping across the floors and downthe stairs.
The average home has the equivalent of a garbage can sized hole worthof tiny gaps that allow cold air in. And in older homes this can be up toten times greater because with old building techniques and materialsand cheap heating fuel back in the day this was acceptable. Nowadaysthis type of loss is seen as unacceptable so homeowners do everything intheir power to prevent these losses. My best advice is to is to mitigate thelosses by doing two things: eliminate the chimney effect and pressurebalance your home.
Reduce the heat lost by insulating the upper portion of your homebecause as I have said before, nearly 90% of heat loss is through the roofin poorly insulated homes, you have options, explore them. And pressurebalance your home by reducing the amount of extractor fans (iebathroom exhausts, kitchen exhausts, basement ventilators). Because byextracting the air from your house, these fans draw a vacuum on yourhome sucking in unconditioned air through all the tiny holes. Install an HRV to remove the stale air as these units intake the sameamount of air they remove and scavenge the heat that would otherwisebe lost. Weather stripping is fine and caulking is ok but these traditionalquick fixes don’t go very far to address the root of the problem. Most ofthe real air leaks you can’t see so deal with them with science - physics ison your side. Thanks for your contribution Philip.
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From Orphanage, to Post Office, to Library.
Cornwall's first orphanage was two frame homes on Mulberry Street and was operated
by the Sisters of the Religious Hospitallers of St. Joseph. The home's population grew
from three children to 26 in eight months, and to accommodate the growth the
orphanage moved to the Greenwood House on York St. Still too small it was evident
larger quarters were needed.
Mary McMartin, the widow of the late MP and gold mine owner John McMartin,
answered the need when she donated about $90,000 in maintenance money and
deeded her home Highland Manor, on the present site of today's library.
McMartin was able to build his home from the riches he earned from what would
become Timmin's Hollinger gold mine, one of the richest gold mines in Canadian history.
A multimillionaire, McMartin moved back to Cornwall in 1903 and purchased Big Rory
McLennan's home which he enlarged and named Highland Manor.
He ran for the federal Liberals for Glengarry-Stormont and was elected, even though he
moved to Montreal where he died.
As the house was no longer needed, it was turned into the Nazareth Orphanage in 1919.
Mrs. McMartin bequeathed the home "As a memorial to her late husband," and the
house was officially opened by Bishop W.A. Macdonell. The bishop said that Mrs.
McMartin's charitable generosity was in keeping with the tradition of early Christians,
"who gave all for the support of the infant Jesus Christ."
The home provided housing for children under 12 for the diocese of Alexandria with
"the ladies of the town" organizing The Nazareth Orphanage Society, to raise funds to
buy clothes to supplement the province's allowance of two cents per day for each child.
The facility was destroyed by fire on May 4, 1950. Over the years the orphanage cared
for 2,300 children.
The building was razed and in May 1953, Transport Minister Lionel Chevrier, laid the
cornerstone for the post office/federal building that operated on this site until 1995. On
Feb. 15, 1997 the retrofitted post office opened as Cornwall's new public library to "rave"
reviews of the more than 25,000 people who flocked to see it. A number far greater
than the infinitely more expense Benson Centre attracted at its official opening,
demonstrating that Cornwall is not "just a hockey town."
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located on the present site of the Cornwall Public Library.
A 1960's view of the Post Office, in operation
from 1953 to 1995. Now the Cornwall Public Library.
National Recognition for Chamber’s Executive Manager
The Cornwall & Area Chamber of Commerce’ Executive Manager has just beenawarded national recognition by the Chamber of Commerce Executives ofCanada (CCEC)
In 2011, the CCEC introduced its Milestone Service Program to recognizechamber staff who had reached various milestones in their careers. During itsrecent annual conference in St. John’s Newfoundland, the Cornwall Chamber’sLezlie Strasser was recognized for more 23 years of continual leadership as itsExecutive Manager.
“I am both flattered and honoured to be recognized in such a way by the CCEC,”states a clearly pleased Strasser. “Having dedicated so many years to a businessorganization I so strongly believe in, it is gratifying to be recognized in such amanner.”
Strasser assumed the Cornwall Chamber’s Executive Managers role in 1988 andsince then, has transformed the organization into a leading advocate for theCity’s business community. From barely 250 members in the late 1980's, today’sChamber boasts a membership roster of close to 700.
“Supported by this significant number of area firms, we’ve been able to presentan influential voice at all three levels of government,“ continues Strasser. “As aresult, the Chamber has played a role in the economic growth of the entirecommunity.”
One of Ontario’s oldest business organizations, the Chamber celebrates over121 years of service to the business community. Notable among itsachievements has been Heart of the City, an initiative that has seen millionsinvested in the City’s urban core. It also partnered with Cornwall EconomicDevelopment in the creation of the City’s award winning Team Cornwall and itwas instrumental in the establishment of both the Image EnhancementCommittee and Clean Air Cornwall.
Chamber President, Rick Shaver expressed his best wishes at the CCECannouncement. “As the voice of our business community, I’m pleased ourExecutive Manager has been recognized by the CCEC and proud of what shehas achieved over the past 23 years.”
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CCVS Students - Visit The Cave
Students from CCVS visited Caveman Strong last week (Nov. 22) to
challenge themselves on a more physical level.
The group of roughly 20 students come from the Living and Learning
classes as well as the Alternative Learning program. They went
through basic squat mechanics, proper pushup technique and were
introduced to the prowler which is a weighted sled.
Teacher Michelle Gauthier says ` as a teacher it was great to see the
students completely and totally engaged in what they were doing.
They were not only learning but also having fun while doing so.
Having them go to Caveman Strong means a lot the students'
teachers as a gym membership is not something that many of our
students could ever afford on their own. It made me very happy to see
my students having so much fun and challenging themselves, on so
many levels.
Gauthier says the kids were able to visit Caveman Strong thanks in
part to the generosity and funding from Denis Thibeault and The
Eastern Ontario Training Board. Gauthier adds school Principal,
Robert Currier, has also been incredibly supportive of this initiative.
The group is expected to visit the gym every couple of weeks.
Caveman Strong owner Tyler Touchette says `having the students in a
learning the benefits of fitness at a young age will help as they get
older. As the kids become stronger, their self-confidence grows as
well and increases their involvement at school and socially`.
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