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Vol. 2, Issue 48 Dec.16, 2011

Your Weekly CORNWALL EVENTS & COMMUNITY NewspaperTAKE ONE - IT’S FREE!

There’s a new taxi company

in town this week!Cornwall’s Tip Top Taxi is open for

business and they want YOUR business.

Tip Top Taxi is locally owned, operated

and managed and the manager is no

stranger to these parts.

Linda MacInnes has been driving taxi in

and around Cornwall for over 25 years.

She grew up as the daughter of a taxi

owner/operator. Mousie Laframboise

was a well- known, loved and respected

cabbie for 50 years in our city. Linda remembers her dad teaching

her how to determine the exact block where a specific address

would be in the original 10 by 10 block grid of centre town, as a

game, when she was a young girl fascinated with numbers. He

taught her to drive, too. Even made her parallel park around Pitt

and Second in afternoon traffic in that big old ’62 Olds!

Linda first worked at Co-op Taxi in the late 80’s. She joined her Dad

at Veteran’s Modern Cab in the 90’s. In 2003, she opened the much-

celebrated Choice Taxi. After eight years, she feels that it’s just not

fun anymore.

When companies get too large they lose the familiarity, the spirit,

the heart that made them popular and effective.

Tip Top Taxi is starting out as a small company. We will see our regular customers more often. Our customers will see us more often.

Cornwall taxi passengers are like an extended family to us. Recently I learned that a baby girl I drove home from the hospital when

she was born just graduated from an Ottawa University in criminology and may go on to be a lawyer!

The other reason for starting anew is to escape the constraints of rules that no longer seem to put CUSTOMER SERVICE FIRST, LAST

AND ALWAYS. Tip Top Taxi is going to go the distance to better serve the public. A customer can even request their favourite driver

if he or she is available!

Linda invites all of her family, friends and passengers to call her and her co-workers at Tip Top Taxi for truly user-friendly

service! Call 613-932-2727 - AND REMEMBER THIS NUMBER !!! We know where you are, where you’re going AND how to get you there!

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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 48, December 16, 2011Founded by Julia Lucio and Mai-Liis Renaud 2010Published by Local Seeker Media Group, Cornwall, Ontario

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Consumed by Consumerism:

Corporations from

Cradle to GraveChristmas is the perfect time to

reflect about our consumer

culture. We live in a society

where we are totally immersed

in technology and completely

segregated from nature. We

seldom reflect on how our

lifestyle choices impact the

physical environment or our mental landscape. We

associate food, clothing, and all material comforts with

shopping and capitalism. We are constantly being

bombarded with images and stimuli from television,

video games, the internet, and other forms of mass

media. Our mental environment is being filled with

advertisements and our homes are being filled with

material objects. What impact does greed and want have

on us as people and as a society?

Well we are quite literally becoming consumed by

consumerism, and in the process we are losing ourselves.

In a fast paced world we are being bombarded with

commercial messages, and our mental landscape has

become polluted, and we are losing our identities. How

are we supposed to know who we are in a world of

superficial images, materialism, and instant gratification?

Sometimes we might associate who we are with our job,

our car, our clothing, our home, the songs on our Mp3

player, or the amount of contacts we have on social media

websites or on our cell phones. There is a clear distinction

between who we are and what we own. However the

things we own end up owning us if they define who we are as a

person.

We are more than a status on Facebook or Twitter, and how we

communicate in person is much more important and meaningful

than an instant text sent over a cell phone. There is a real world

filled with wonderful people, and we would all be better off

spending a little less time on the Internet, and engaging people in

person more often. It's not that technology or material possessions

are necessary bad, but it's how our society is being conditioned to

use them and worship them that is negative.

It seems the more we become immersed in technology, the harder

it is to find ourselves, and to find time for those around us.

Authenticity comes from knowing who we are, but in a world of

images and brands and labels, many of us don’t know who we are

anymore, and that is unfortunate. If we can't figure out who we are,

a corporation will gladly sell us images, brands, and an identity to

fill that void. Without taking the time to self reflect and ponder

about our true selves; we are nothing but consumers being

consumed by consumerism and commercialism.

This change in society is reflected in the behaviour of children

today. Unlike the hippies of the 60s or the punks of the 80s, children

today respect the establishment (more or less), but they do not

respect nature. They will litter in a public park or school yard, but

not in a shopping mall or fast food restaurant. We shop at a grocery

store, and we seldom think where our food actual comes from. In

many respects our children are being raised by corporation from

cradle to grave. Corporations provide fast food, service sector work,

products, and entertainment to teenagers. Youth are dependent on

technology much the same way previous generations of kids were

addicted to alcohol or tobacco.

Every generation has rebellious youth and conformist, but now

there seems to be more conformity than ever before. Hippies,

Punks, Feminist, what ever they were labeled, they were young and

they were rebellious and they did things DIY (do it yourself ). Some

of these young people were posers; they dressed the part because

they thought it was cool or because they wanted to express angst,

but others really believed in an ideology and a sense of

responsibility to themselves and their community. They were

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young, inexperienced, and idealistic - young thoughtful critical thinkers who

questioned the status-quo and wanted to evoke positive change.

Today’s youth seem to welcome materialism and fashion with open arms, perhaps

even more so than the teens of the materialistic 1980s. A decade ago some teenagers

embraced "Woodstock" values, and found their identities by walking against the grain.

They embraced counter-culture and valued authenticity. Today’s young people seem

to embrace corporate produced hip-hop, metal, and pop music over that of

independent bands and independent record labels. The consumption of mass

produced music, mass produced fashion, and mass produced technology has created

homogeneity amongst young people.

Politicians like Steven Harper represent a very conservative agenda, and it is

astounding just how many young people proudly list themselves as conservative on

popular social media websites like Facebook and Twitter. Winston Churchill once said,

“If a man is not a socialist by the time he is 20, he has no heart”. What happened to the

idealistic youth who were perhaps self-righteous, but nonetheless caring? There is an

entire generation of people who seem to be only looking after their own self interest,

and they have no sense of community or responsibility.

There is an entire generation of people who have grown up in a society that worships

materialism. Corporations through media and commercialism are socializing people to

become conspicuous consumers. Nowadays children ask what a toy does instead of

using their imagination to play with it. Young people would rather watch a one minute

clip on Youtube than watch a movie like V For Vendetta. They would rather eat at

McDonalds than go skateboarding. They would rather shop at Abercrombie and Fitch

than read No Logo. They would rather play Guitar Hero than start a band or go see their

friends band play.

This must be every corporations dream come true, to make an entire generation

sedate, passive, and obedient. A generation not concerned about community or the

environment, but instead only concerned with themselves. This is the very foundation

of conservatism. Of course raising people to be apathetic consumerism instead of

engaged citizens has dangerous consequences to freedom and democracy.

But it's never too late to question authority, to rebel, to be a conscientious consumer,

to buy locally, to stand up, to protest, to write, to sing, to dance, to vote, to get

involved. Don’t despair! Instead be loving, hopeful, and optimistic. One day the

pendulum will swing back. Follow the words of Gandhi and be the change you want

to see in the world. The most important things about Christmas are not the presents

under a tree; it is about spending time with family and donating to charity and helping

those in need.

My name is Jason Setnyk, and I would like to wish everyone a happy and safe

holiday season.

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.

Conspicuous ConsumptionLyrics by Jason Setnyk (C) 1999.

Life without LibertyIs no life at allShop, consume, and slaveIn the shopping mallConspicuous ConsumptionThe invisible hand stranglesAllowing for greed and slaveryNo time to breathe or thinkJust buy to obeyBecause the commercials command you toIf capitalism is something the masses stop rooting forThen the government will have to start another warTo get the wheels of this cyclical effectTurning round and round againIt will never endBecause there will always be poorAnd the rich will take moreAll revolution will be crushedBy the hands of greedIgnoring real social needMore capitalist corruptionWith Conspicuous Consumption


FriendswithBenefitsYou can never have

enough friends

with benefits,

sometimes I wish I

had more… I am

grateful for the

guys and gals in my

life. It is great

knowing they will

not get upset with

me, when I do not

call them, a simple

e-mail suffices, we

meet up once,

sometimes twice a

week depending

on our schedules,

we usually start

with small talk,

normally discussing our

partners and what we have

been up to, before we get

down to business….

The three of us, a meeting

of the minds, throwing

ideas back and forth,

feeding off each others

ideas and getting ready to

put on what is going to be

the event of the year in

Cornwall for Cornwall and

surrounding area….it is the

I AM WOMAN Conference

and Trade show coming up

March 4th, 2012.

Mai Liis, Julia and myself are

planning and organizing what we know is long overdue …

an all day event just for women. This event is for women of

all ages and life styles to come out and have fun, learn, ask

questions, be inspired and take a much needed break from

your busy everyday life. And it gets better; all net proceeds

are being donated to SASS for Women, Sexual Assault

Support Services.

We are friends with benefits, it is truly wonderful to have

three women with different talents and skills working

together to make this event possible for Cornwall.

So get ready ladies, and mark March 4th, 2012 on your

calendar, you won’t want to miss it!!

Until next time…Who are your friends with benefits?

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presented by

will be held Sunday March 4th, 2012

at the Cornwall Civic Complex, Salons A,B&C.

TO PROVIDE WOMEN OF ALL AGES AND LIFE STYLES, with valuable information, insight and

services available to them within our community.

TOPICS INCLUDE: Health and Wellness, Fashion/Lifestyle, Business/Finance/Marketing, Social Media,

Education/Careers/Personal Development, Home and Auto basics, Travel, Home & Garden,

Arts & Culture, Family/Parenting.

ALL NET PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED to SASS for Women, Sexual Assault Support Services.

BOOTHS: We are very excited as we gear up for our first annual event, if you are a woman in

business and would like to promote your product and / service, you can book a booth for $95.00.

Spaces are limited for each category, so don’t delay.

GUEST SPEAKER: If you are interested in being a guest speaker on one of the topics we would like

to hear from you.

SPONSOR OPPORTUNITY: Last but not least, this is a great opportunity to get your company name

out there in the community. We have 3 levels of sponsorship: YOUNG WOMEN - $250,

GROWING WOMEN - $500 and MATURE WOMEN - $1,000 OR donations to our Silent Auction and Goody

Bags would be appreciated.

We are local business women having fun and working together to give women of all ages in this

community and surrounding areas the information they want and need, in a fun filled day, while

supporting a much needed local charity.

For more information, please contact: Janet St-Pierre, Tickle Your Fancy at [email protected]

or call 613•360•7933

We look forward to hearing from you.

Janet (Tickle Your Fancy) , Julia and Mai-Liis (The Seeker Chicks)Ca

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change it! Are you hesitant or curious?

Do you want clarity in your life? Do you

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Call Janet today. 613-360-7933 and

start your Journey!!!


Smells, Smells, Smells. I remember those

smells of yesteryear so well. You could walk

along the streets and the winds would send

the smells to you. The cupboard today

seemed to be filled with those smells of long

ago days.

Here in the city of Cornwall, you to can

gently smell the smells of the holidays that

are around the corner when you step inside

the various cafes and restaurants that are

abundant in the city. Now if you just take

the blocks from third street to first street on Pitt Street, and the

establishments on either of the side streets, one block east or west,

your senses will be flooded with various smells that people tend to

associate with the holidays. These streets have all together fifteen

places where food, drink, or food and drink are served. Three are

not restaurants or cafes, but still they serve the public. Everyone

that frequents these businesses are quite happy that Cornwall has

them to serve the people.

Starting from Third St. West –you have –“Island Ink-Jet and Lazar

Toners”—this place looks after your computer needs while you the

customer rests in comfy chairs sipping coffee.

Next on Pitt St.—“Riley’s Bakery”—where Rob and Anna make a complete

meal out of one sandwich, and you can buy soups if you like, and then to

satisfy your taste for sweets pick from an array of goodies.

Across the street on the eastside –“Gemini Café” serves a delicious lunch

inside in winter, and both inside and outside in the summer, in a very relaxed

way.

Further down on the same side of the street is –“Pat’s Home Cookin’”---

good food for the working folk in the neighbourhood. It is a must to try the

pies, yummy in the tummy, sums it up perfectly.

Next on second St. E. the new restaurant“MOON”---where one can taste Thai

and Japanese foods. The theme of this restaurant is clean simple lines, where

the presentation is on the food, delicate and yet classic in design. Simply a

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The “GRIND’” a capital city classic design coffee shop. Take a break with good

coffee, and some lunch. Bring your computer for there is internet service and

rest your weary bones in stuffed chairs or sit by the window and watch the

Christmas rush.

“Kazoolies”---one of two places that have the best French fries, freshly

cooked. Very handy for those traveling on our city buses.

“Panda”—you will be served Chinese cuisine. Many seniors in the area like

this restaurant.

Panda, Kazoolies, are on the west side and the Grind,Moon, are on the east

side of Second Street. The others that I have named are on Pitt Street except

for the first one.

“Schnitzels”---excellent goulash, served with hot bread, baked in the brick

oven in the centre of the room. Party time can be fun here with the bar

attached to dinning room.

“Jack Lees”— a favourite restaurant, which has been here for many years. It

gives very good reasonable lunches and dinners. Everyone can enjoy a meal

here today and tomorrow.

“Spinners”---This seems to be the place to have that very good breakfast

and have your morning chat.

“Memory Lane Sweets” –Luscious ice cream of many varieties and all with

there own unique flavours. Go in and try some –DELICOUS!

“Moustache Joe’s”—serves to the clientele who enjoy Italian cuisine. It

seems to be the place to go and eat.

“Fusion Grill”---cozy place for lunch and dinner. The food is delicious and

the presentation well done. You know your in the right place for that

intimate meal. The ambiance gives it away.

“Ye Old English Fish & Chip Shop”—on First Street East, this shop has the

best English style fish and chips in town. There is a kitchen coziness when

eating here.

This year the citizens of Cornwall will I hope enjoy these establishments and

the cuisine.

Do have a good Christmas and enjoy the New Year, and have a happy

holiday.---Carson’s Cupboard.

P.S. “Dish”--- one more that has just opened up on Second St. E.

Dish... Real Food, the latest addition

to Downtown Cornwall

by Julia Lucio - I was walking downtown

with my son after a trip to the bank and

decided to stop by the newest addition to

the downtown panoply of lunch venues;

Dish... Real Food.

I noticed the latest sign at 15 1/2 Second

street and the smell of yummy pork roast

(I think it was pork roast--in any case, it

smelled delectable!) dragged me right in.

Inside--the scents of coffee and cinnamon

swirls.

Simple yet homey in a country kitchen sort

of way, Dish... Real Food is inviting not only

by its warm Christmassy decor, but also by

the bouquet of aromas and by the

conviviality of the owners, Monique

Vermeulen (left) and Keitha Fisher (right). As

you open the door, you'll surely feel

welcome.

Soup, sandwiches, pastries and coffee will all

be part of the regular menu. The coffee,

from a local roaster is Fair-Trade Certified

Organic. We did sample a latte and it was rich

in aroma and bold in taste. It reminded me that of "La Brûlerie St-Denis", My favorite Montreal coffee

place, where coffee beans are roasted right there onsite, filling the place with all sorts of amazing scents.

I left there wanting more and envisioning the bright future ahead of Dish...Real Food. Promising.

Visit Dish Real Food virtually at http://dishrealfood.com/ or in person at 15 1/2 Second Street E.

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

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

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

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

at incredibly low prices!

For The Love of FOOD.

As of now, you have probably

guessed I’m a little bit passionate

about food, and of course the Paleo

lifestyle. Like everyone else at this

time of year, I do like to indulge in

some comfort foods, I mean, I would

lying if I said I didn’t nibble on some

not so Paleo treats.

In every lifestyle, there should be some room for those

‘cheats’, especially during the holiday season.

Personally, I associate this season with spending quality

time with family, friends, and of course with good FOOD.

This week I would like to share with you a great recipe that

can be brought to any pot luck or holiday gathering!

Amaz-balls With Crunchy Sweet Potato ChipsThese are a must try, and yes, I made them in the crock pot

but you can also bake these in the oven as well.

Here’s the recipe:

Ingredients:

Mix together (use your hands)

2lbs grassfed ground beef (or extra lean beef )

1lb of pork sausage

chopped celery, onions, and carrots

3 eggs

1/2 cup almond meal

lots of dried oregano, garlic powder, cracked black pepper,

and a little cayenne

small drizzle of raw honey

Form into large meatballs and cover bottom of crock pot.

(you might have to stack them depending on the size of

your crock pot).

For the sauce mix:

1 16 oz can of diced tomatoes

1 can of tomato paste

a large handful of torn fresh basil

5-6 coarsely chopped garlic cloves

a couple pinches of sea salt

cracked black pepper to taste.

Cover meatballs with tomato sauce and cook all day on low.

Sweet Potato ChipsMeanwhile, heat enough oil in a frying pan for deep frying.

Peel sweet potato then slice into ribbons using a vegetable peeler.

Place a small handful of sweet potato ribbons in frying pan and fry for

2-3 minutes, or until slightly browned.

Remove from frying pan and place on a plate lined with paper towel

to drain.

Repeat with remaining sweet potato.

To serve, place sweet potato ribbons on a plate and top with

meatballs.

I hope you enjoy this as much as I did!

Enjoy!

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JennFit HEALTHY TIP:WORK UP A SWEAT.

Practice balance exercises to helpprevent falls and injuries. Balancetechniques are used frequently asexercises in yoga or more simple formsof balancing exercises such as walkingheal-to-toe, standing on one foot, orstanding up and sitting down withoutusing your hands.

JennFit HEALTHY RECIPE:THE BEST PALEO SNACK BAR

Ingredients:

• 3 Tbs organic coconut oil

• 1/4 cup carob powder or organic

cocoa

• 1/2 cup raw organic ground nuts

(almonds, cashews or walnuts)

• 3/4 cup unsweetened shredded organic coconut

• 1 Tbs raw organic honey (optional, add more to taste)

• parchment paper

• paper muffin liners

Instructions:1. Melt the honey and coconut oil in a saucepan over medium

heat.

2. Once combined, add the carob, ground nuts and coconut

and mix together.

3. Pour mixture onto a small baking sheet or square pan

covered in parchment paper. Form into a square when cool

enough to touch.

4. Refrigerate until hardened. Cut into bars. Enjoy!

JennFit Workout:

LYING SIDE QUAD STRETCHBring leg back but keep

leg parallel to hip. Repeat

on opposite side.

Hold for 10 seconds.

LYING QUAD STRETCH Try both legs, lying on your

stomach for a deeper stretch.

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Chamber Announces 2012 Executive

Pictured from left to right: Jeff Bethune, Kevin Hargreaves, Lezlie Strasser,

Michael Galvin, Paul Lefebvre and Rick Shaver.

The Cornwall & Area Chamber of Commerce has announced its

Executive Committee for its 2012 Board Of Directors. The appointments

were made at the Chamber’s transitional Board meeting held December

13 by Rick Shaver who was re-elected for a second term as President.

Members of the Executive Committee are appointed from the Board of

Directors and selected by secret ballot. Appointed to the 2012

Committee are 1st Vice President Paul Lefebvre; 2nd Vice President,

Michael Galvin; and Treasurer, Kevin Hargreaves.

“The combination of our Executive Committee and Directors brings a

cross section of professional expertise to the Board,” declares Shaver. “It

will give the Chamber a strong voice as it advocates on the issues and

opportunities facing Cornwall over the next year.”

The Executive Committee is joined by incumbents Joey Gault, Frank

Holiday and Derek Proulx. They are joined by re-elected Director,

Jacques Perreault and newly elected Directors include Paul Desnoyer,

Eric McDonell, Nada Kovinich and Mai Liis Renaud. Jeff Bethune remains

as Past President and Chair of the Board.

Cornwall Business

NetworkHere are the members of a new

networking group who

meet twice a month at Ramada

Inn for breakfast and networking.

For more information please call:

Peter Dugdale at 613-362-0336

or Brock Frost at 613-362-2461

Jesse Ferguson

released his second

CD, The Parting

Glass, in October and

will be performing a

gig and launching the

CD at Schnitzels

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December 23rd,

9pm-1am.

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there!

(here's a link where you can hear samples:

www.cdbaby.com/cd/jesseferguson ).


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rewind a bit. Santa does not exist for Dutch kids. The

Sint does. It's almost the same with a couple of major

differences.

The big guy arrives about 3 weeks before December

5th by boat from Spain (a huge production in every

village and city in the country). He looks a lot like Santa

only a bit skinnier and has a horse. He is accompanied

by a large number of Piets (the elves) who happen to

be black (the modern reason for their color is from the

soot in the chimneys…). The Piets and the Sint tour

the country for those weeks leaving small presents in

the kids’ stinky shoes. The kids leave letters, carrots

and apples (for his horse Amerigo) in a shoe and hope

for a good score. There is a daily national TV news

channel about The Sint that the kids all watch. There is

always a theme: this year he lost his book with the

names of the kids in it. Stress. The kids couldn’t take it.

All sport groups as well as most stores, the swimming

pool, dance lessons etc. get a visit from The Sint. There

are small presents every day for literally 3 weeks. It’s a

little much and a lot of work for us – ah I mean the

helpers.

Then the big day arrives.

If the kids were good (Santa idea), The Sint leaves them

a bag of presents outside their front door during the day. He

knocks then “runs” as he has to get to the next house. It’s his

birthday, so he gives presents away. Logical right? The next day

he returns to Spain and is not heard from again until mid

November of the next year.

Once he leaves, the Christmas trees go up, some lights come out,

the school window paintings are changed and everyone moves

onto the next holiday. But Christmas here is more about a diner

with family. No presents, No ho ho ho. No snow. Many go to

church; the songs are the same as ours only in Dutch. Last year,

after a children’s Christmas mass, we headed to the local bar

(with the kids… that’s another article) and had a glass of wine

while the kids enjoyed some hot chocolate.

Joyeux Noel everyone!

About Lianne Born and raised in Cornwall. Lives just outside of

Amsterdam,NL. Mom of 4. Published Lianne’s Quick Guide for the

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

KidsKorner and at www.liannesquickguide.com.

My columns will be about life as a Canadian in The Netherlands.

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This Year, Try Making and Sticking

to a Financial New Year’s

Resolution

This year, for a resolution with real significance, why don’t you try

committing to improving your personal finances? It might help

you stay on target toward key goals, such as a comfortable

retirement. Here are four ideas you might want to consider:

1. Understand your full financial picture – It’s important to

know where you stand today in terms of your assets and debts, as well as your

goals for the future – particularly as they relate to your retirement – so you can come up

with an appropriate plan to help you get you where you want to go.

2. Take full advantage of your RRSP, TFSA and RESP – As part of your retirement and

children's education planning, don’t miss out on the chance to utilize these valuable

savings vehicles the government has put in place for you. As early as possible in 2012 –

and every year after that – make sure you contribute the maximum amounts you can. All

three programs have the enticement of key tax advantages.

With the Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), you have an attractive structure for

housing a portfolio of investments such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds and more. Your

contributions can be deducted from your income, which will help reduce the amount of

income tax you pay. In addition, any growth earned in your RRSP is not taxed as income

until funds are withdrawn, meaning your RRSP investments grow tax-deferred so the

total value may grow more quickly.

You can also save and invest up to $5,000 per year in a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA).

You can take the money out whenever you desire, no tax is paid on that withdrawal, and

whatever growth occurs within the account does so tax-free. That means the TFSA can be

a great supplement to your RRSP.

The Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) allows you to save and benefit from tax-

deferred growth until the accumulated amount is used for financing your children’s

education. Although you are not able to deduct your contributions from your income,

the money you contribute can generate additional funds through the Canada Education

Savings Grant (CESG), a program that adds government-sponsored contributions to your

RESP.

3. Build an emergency fund – You should have some easily accessible cash kept aside

specifically for emergencies. If something unforeseen happens, you want enough in your

emergency fund to avoid relying on your credit cards for the necessities of life. And it’s just as

important that you not tap into your retirement savings, or you could put your retirement plans

in jeopardy. So you might find it’s a prudent goal in 2012 to get the equivalent of three to six

months’ worth of living expenses into an emergency fund.

4. Cut your debts – It sounds simple, but it’s difficult to achieve. Remember that every dollar

that doesn’t go toward a debt payment can be applied toward your retirement savings. So in

2012, you might want to commit to borrowing only when necessary, shopping around for

competitive rates, paying off credit card balances every month, consolidating your investing or

banking in one place, and generally looking for ways to cut whatever costs you can while living

within your means.

Here’s one other commitment that might be the most valuable of all: If you don’t already have a

financial advisor, make 2012 the year you get one. A qualified financial advisor can objectively

evaluate your situation, suggest appropriate financial strategies for helping you achieve your

long-term objectives, and maybe even help you stick to your financial New Year’s resolution.

Edward Jones, Member Canadian Investor Protection Fund.

local Edward Jones advisor,

BRIAN SEGUIN (613) 932-6161

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SEEKING THE ARTS . SEEKING THE ARTS

Knowledge doesn’t

guarantee resultsJust imagine for a moment that

you have just read through the

most interesting (if that is

possible) book on Brain Surgery.

You were fascinated by all the

forms of probing and repairing

the human brain and for the most

part felt that you could recall most of the many

details the book provided, would you then believe for

even a moment you could now perform delicate brain

surgery? No, you would think anyone who said yes was

delusional.

Everyday many of us in the art world believe that just

because we read a book, watch a demo or a video on how

to paint, play guitar or sing opera we should be able to do

it, just like that; ta da! Even more amazing is we are

floored when we can’t; after all we already are fairly good

at what we can do. I know of many people learning to

paint or draw who become frustrated when they cannot

get even what appears to be a simple movement right

the first time. So why does this happen? Why can’t we

get it right the first time we try something?

The truth is that with very few exceptions part of how we

learn is by repeating the action with minute changes to

the movements required to adjust the outcome for a

better result. It is the way we learn everything we do

from the time we are infants trying to roll over in our crib.

The brain must develop new neural pathways to train the

eye, hand and any other muscles required to do the

movements necessary with the best result possible. This

requires a much neglected process called “Practice”. Practice is the

only way we will ever improve our artistic abilities, on this there are

no shortcuts. The amount of practice required may differ from

one person to another but it is still required.

In my private teaching classes the first thing I explain to the

students I have is that without practice you will not improve and

that the amount of time dedicated to practice will give the

proportionate amount of improvement. In short, the more you

practice the better you get. Even myself after 50 odd years of

making art, I practice my painting and drawing skills for an hour or

more several times a week. If I am learning a new style of painting

or how to use a certain product I will dedicate hours a day until I

am feeling comfortable with the process.

It’s much easier for someone who spends their day working at their

art to incorporate practice into the routine but if you are a

weekend artist it becomes even more critical that you spend time

each day with repetitive practice to help keep your skills at the

optimum. The important thing is that you don’t give up. It takes

time, practice and patience with yourself to learn and become

proficient at anything you may try that is outside of your comfort

zone.

My students watch me paint and draw with such ease of

movement they often expect from themselves to be able to do the

same in a few short weeks. To this I remind them that I have been

practicing what I do for my whole life, they need to give

themselves a few years to get the hang of it.

So remember knowledge isn’t enough; practice, practice, practice

and then go and practice some more!!

Sandra Taylor Hedges, Fine Artist,

Teacher and President of L’association Focus Art Association

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sUnknown GiftsChristmas is just a week away, and the festive activities

are in full swing. We may have to accept that it could be a

green Christmas, but I’ll take that over a blue one! If you

spend your time reflecting on what’s missing, you may

overlook what isn’t.

I was given a gift recently; the gift of time. My son was

away visiting family in Quebec, and I had an open house

and a Christmas potluck gathering to go to. A few days

before, it was cancelled and I thought about going out, or inviting

people over, but decided not to. It was good to have some alone time, a ME

day, as my sister calls it. So after the open house, where I picked up some

wonderful gifts for loved ones, and had a chance to catch up with friends, I

headed back home and took it all in.

This time alone gave me an opportunity to reflect on things, sort through gifts,

catch up on some laundry and housework, and then get comfy and watch the

sappy Christmas movies I have wanted to watch.

The tree at home is up and looks great. It was a struggle at first to help the

squished branches look attractive again, but once the lights, garland and

decorations were added, and of course my beautiful tree-top angel, it felt like

Christmas again. The twinkling lights & the fireplace cast a warm glow over the

room and the festive decorations, adds to the ambiance. Yes, being alone

occasionally is okay. I started to plan out the projects I want to work on, and it

was good preparation for when Brad leaves next year.

I was tempted to go the takeout route, but instead made some comforting spaghetti

and had leftovers for the next day. I poured through some cookbooks for ideas and

will begin baking this weekend.

I unplugged for the weekend and it felt good. So many things have been on my mind

and it is such a busy season, that it was a surprise gift to me. Sure I missed not getting

together with friends, but we will reschedule after the holidays when the pace slows

down. Sometimes you just need to catch your breath and relax.

I also heard from some old friends recently. It came about when I needed it most. I

needed to vent and laugh and remember all the good things in life. We did the

“remember when” and ‘can you believe” and caught up on all the things going on in

our lives. It felt good. I even received some surprise Christmas cards in the mail.

There is so many things that happen in life. You may not be where you want to be, or

may have lost someone you love, or had your heart-broken, missed out on a career

opportunity, didn’t get something you hoped for, and didn’t get the answer to your

prayers. But maybe you did and don’t know it yet.

Yes, sometimes life’s disappointments are really unknown gifts. Cherish the people

that matter, let go of the ones that hurt you, embrace change, make reasonable goals,

remember to laugh and smile and live. When you reach a crossroad in your life, take

time to decide what you really want and have the courage to go for it.

This column/blog, stemmed from a loss and it was a gift. I love to write and it has

reconnected me with my creative side. I love hearing from people who tell me they

read my column and enjoy it. Thank You. I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a

Happy New Year!

Follow Kris Ward’s blog at www: kriscrossroads.wordpress.com

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SEEKING THE ARTS . SEEKING THE ARTS

Give yourself a gift too!As the holiday season quickly approaches, I am

feeling a little overwhelmed with much to do. I

imagine you might may too. There are many

tasks to be tended to and well, time is definitely

pushing on through. It is especially important in

this time of year to make sure you are taking care

of you. I find spending a little time on me always

helps.

Try to take time to do the activities that bring you

satisfaction and joy in these days to come. If you only have a moment

or two during these next few weeks use them to fullest advantage.

Take five minutes to stretch, to sit up straight, to practice deep breathing

or even to move freely to some of your favourite music. I find even a few

minutes of ‘me time’ helps oodles in keeping things in check and

grounding myself before taking on my tasks for the day.

As the New Year dawns, make a choices to find time for yourself and

what you need to do to improve your livelihood. Whatever your choice

is listen to your body and what it is telling you it needs now. Let your

decision reflect what your body needs. If your body is tight and lacking

mobility perhaps a yoga or dance class, if it is calling for more stability

and strength perhaps some resistance training, if you just need to get

moving go for a walk or take up a physical practice that has always

intrigued you at a beginner level. Whatever you do, don’t stop moving!

The body needs stimulation through movement to stay mobile, strong,

stable, agile, and flexible.

Start from a realistic standpoint. What are your goals? How can you

achieve them without causing too much stress all at once? All too often

the New Year’s Resolutions ideals fade quickly, because we set ourselves

up for failure. And yes, history repeats itself. Well, instead of simply

relying on good intentions and, desire utilize a plan. Ask yourself, “What can I do right now in my life realistically to help me achieve to my goals?”

Leave a little room for error...”to error is human.” Remember that, but get back on board and if what you were doing didn’t work, try something else.

You will do well. I welcome your comments and feedback on my column. Please contact me via: [email protected]

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Top Ten Tips For

First-Time Home BuyersBuying your first home can be a very

scary process. Choosing a

neighbourhood, building up a down

payment, finding the right home, all

these things take time. Here are the top

ten tips for first-time home buyers.

1. Check Your Credit Score: Lenders base your pre-

approval on your credit score. It is best to check your credit score

to ensure there aren’t any discrepancies.

2. Set Your Housing Budget: When going for a pre-

approval a Lender will tell you what you are allowed to borrow.

Financial experts recommend that homeowners spend no more

than 30% of their gross monthly income.

3. Start Saving And Stop Spending: Once you have

figured out how much the bank is willing to lend you begin

saving the difference each month between what your mortgage

payment would be at your current rent. This will allow you to get

comfortable with the payment.

4. Meet With A Lender: Sit down with a Lender you are

most comfortable with to see what you could be pre-qualified for,

for a mortgage. Don’t be afraid to shop around at different banks

for best interest rates.

5. Find A Reputable Realtor: All first-time home buyers

should have a Realtor to work with them during the buying process. There are many steps in

purchasing a home and they will be able to help you along the way. Ensure your realtor is

someone you trust, this is very important when buying a home.

6. Narrow Your Priorities: Decide what you are looking for in a home. Would you like

a garage, would you prefer 3 bedrooms or 2, etc. This will make your search much easier. Your

priorities may change as the process goes on.

7. Choose A Neighbourhood: Make the decision on which neighbourhood best suits

you. This will give you a better idea on where to begin your search.

8. Make A Reasonable Offer: You will know when you have walked into the home you

are looking for. At this point, with the help of your Realtor, make a offer.

9. Have A Home Inspection: Purchasing a home is the largest purchase you will have

ever made in your life. A home inspection will ensure there aren’t any serious flaws with your

home.

10. Finalize The Details: Once your conditions have been waiver in the offer, your Realtor

will send off all forms to the bank and lawyer. Ensure prior to closing you have insurance on

the property.

Buying a home is the largest purchase you will make in your lifetime. Having a Realtor to help

you through these steps can make this a more comfortable and enjoyable process.

Each week I will be answering a common question in real estate. If you have a questions which

you would like to have answered you can e-mail it to me at [email protected]

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Cornwall Electric and EmployeesExceed Goal!

Once again Cornwall Electric Employees exceeded their goal

and raised $8,845.00 with a match by the company to bring the

total to an amazing $17,690.00. United Way was there to accept

the cheque and thank them for the many years of support to the

campaign. From Left to right Ralph Dixon, Lynn Kenney, Della

MacDonald, with Cornwall Electric, Karen Turchetto,executive

director United Way, Peggy Haramis, camapaign chair and

Michael Pescod, Cornwall Electric.


$5000 raised at NHL alumni game forthe Ontario Special OlympicsArticle and Photo by Jason Setnyk

Former NHL hockey players laced up their skates in Cornwall on the

afternoon of Sunday December 6th. The NHL Alumni faced the

Cornwall Law Enforcement All-Stars at the Civic Complex to help

raise money for the Ontario Special Olympics. Over $5000 was

raised for this great cause! Some of the stars playing for the NHL

Alumni Team included Rick Vaive, Gary Leeman, and pictured

above (with some young Cornwall hockey players) Marty McSorley!

Tough guy McSorley was a two time Stanley Cup winner with the

Edmonton Oilers and he is famous for his role of being "Wayne

Gretzky's bodyguard". McSorley also appeared in movies including

Bad Boys alongside actor Will Smith.

Viscount Alexander Public School Hosts “Caring Hands Make Happy Feet” Campaign

The students and staff at Viscount Alexander Public School (VAPS) have been focusing

on the character virtue of caring by starting a holiday initiative that helps keep the feet

of those in need toasty and warm throughout the holiday season.

With the recent release of the movie, Happy Feet 2, students, staff, families and friends

of the school have spent the last two weeks collecting and donating new socks and

slippers for the school’s “Caring Hands Make Happy Feet” campaign.

Each class spends a few minutes each day collecting socks and slippers, and hanging

them on a clothesline outside their classrooms. Teacher Susan Brownlee says it’s

become somewhat of a friendly competition to see which class has the most pairs of

socks or slippers hanging from their clothesline.

“Right now we have about 100 pairs,” she said. “We started a similar campaign a few

years ago called ‘Warm Hands, Warm Hearts’ where we would collect mittens for those

in need. However, with the release of this new movie, we thought we’d try something

a little different.”

Brownlee said some teachers have even taken the initiative one step further, by using topics discussed

throughout the initiative in literacy lessons, or by teaching students about penguins.

“At the end of the week, we’re planning on donating our collection of socks and slippers to the Agape Centre, along with the non-perishable food items

we are also collecting,” Brownlee said.

Grade 4 student Garth Shephard said he’s learned a lot about caring for others by participating in this initiative.

“My mom told me that December is the season of giving,” he said. “She and I chose quite a few varieties of socks for kids, teenagers and grown-ups.

“I think this is important for people who don’t have as much, and feel that no one cares about them,” he added. “This shows that people care about

them.”

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As I was getting my morning dose of Facebook

while sipping my coffee, and navigating

through the diverse messages my friends

posted over the last 12 hours, a light bulb lit up

and I got to thinking that perhaps, we share

way too much information about ourselves on

there.

I mainly use Facebook for business purposes,

but like everyone, I do, once in a while, post

minute details of my life. And my husband

definitely posts pictures of me where that I find a little too risque.

But what is proper or not? Are we feeding people information that

could possibly harm us?

I know, you'll be saying, "Julia, that's why there are privacy settings!".

But quite honestly, do you know, I mean REALLY KNOW, all the people

that are on your friends list? I certainly don't. I don't know if there

are people who are only there to phish for information about my

whereabouts.

According to an article, published in the Global Post, police recently

raided the apartment of students who "had been using Facebook to

befriend classmates. They then used the information their new

“friends” posted on their profiles to find out where they lived, what they

owned and when they were not at home". How about that! According to

another article, 92% of the people sharing personal information on Facebook

do not really know who they are sharing it with.

Too much information can also lead to identity theft. Someone who posts

everything about himself, age, married or not, kids and other --and I am guilty

of this myself -- is litteraly cracking the door open to the possibility of identity

theft.

But it goes even beyond what you could imagine. How about this one?

People using facebook and other social medias, as well as cell phones, to find

pictures of keys and having doubles of the keys made from that picture.

Think that's far fetched? Think again! A program called “Skneakey”does just

that!

The internet is a fun place for adults to play, but if not cautious, it can become

a nightmare. So this holiday season, you can bet that my status update will

read "Julia, at home chilling", even if I’m not!.

Mother of 5, Julia Lucio is also an Entrepreneur who owns and operates a web

design business, VersaCore Tech Designs, and co-owns the Local Seeker

Newspaper. Julia's main background in communications and design. Julia

can be reached at [email protected]

CORNWALL COMMERCIAL COLLEGEBusiness pervades the very atmosphere of the place, proclaimed an editorial describing the

Cornwall Commercial College and Shorthand Institute.

Founded in 1896 by former cyclist George F. Smith, the college was located on the second

floor of the Snetsinger Block. (southeast corner 1st and Pitt, destroyed by fire in 1972, now a

parking lot.)

As Cornwall's second institution of higher learning, the college was able to claim: "In former

years young men and women in Cornwall and surrounding towns and villages were

compelled to travel many miles in order to gain such an education as is given at the Cornwall

Commercial College. Today, to do so would be following the example of a man who went to

the ends of the earch in search of gold, when all the time it was buried in the soil at his own

dooryard."

Students came from across Canada, the U.S., and Britain. In 1901, 30 male and 23 female

students were enrolled under the tutorship of five teachers.

The "Montreal Standard" of October 28, 1905 reported that the college was one of the "best

equipped, most influential, and widely-patronized business colleges in Canada." At the

time, the expert staff of seven included university and high school graduates, former nurses,

and teachers. The college now had 109 students - 62 two of them men - taught to use the

most up-to-date equipment, newest model typewriters, adding machines, computing

machines, card index and filing systems.

Advertising a business emporium and a model bank on the premises, the notice went on to

say, "the student must be dull indeed who does not, in the five or six months' course, acquire

business habits and hints which will stand him in good in any walk of life."

Apparently employers agreed, as Smith could assert in 1926 that "in the offices of Cornwall for the

past 30 years, practically 100 per cent of the calls for office assistances have been for Commercial

College graduates. More than 1,000 graduates have been sent to Montreal alone."

The faculty also excelled. Instructor Oscar F. Skelton left to become Secretary of State for External

Affairs.

As the largest business school east of Toronto, the college could eventually teach 300.

While the institution's reputation did not diminish, competition increased with the introduction of

commercial courses in the public education system. In 1962, ill health forced Smith to retire. The

next year the college closed having lost most of its reason for being. Smith died a short time later

at the age of 86.

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Principal George Smith in his office

just before retirement at the

Cornwall Commercial College, in

operation for 67 years.

Touch Typing.

Miss Mary Duffy, typist at the

Cornwall Commercial College, 1913.

Six months after the day of

registration, Miss Duffy wrote from

shorthand notes 3,690 words on the

Underwood typewriter by the C.C.C.

system of touch typing.


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