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Proud Canadian that I am, I sat and thought long and hard about who I would be voting for on election day. It was a tough political decision this time around. I believed in the ideas of a certain party, but had no faith in the individuals steering the wheel.

I didn't like the other party's platform, but love the dreams and ambitious speech its people held. I also pondered with the notion that maybe, just maybe, it was time for a major shift in power in this country and considered the NDP. Who did I vote for? It doesn't matter. But here is something that does.

I am not a very political person, but I do think that it's not only my duty, but my responsibility to vote. On election day asked a 19 year old if she was planning to go exercise her right to vote. You know what she answered me? "Not today," she said, " I might do it next month." Oh boy! What is this society we live in where young people don't even know that they get to vote only when there is an election? How can we expect our youth to take a stand when nobody even takes the time to explain to them the election process? How can they be passionate about a country that doesn't show them how important they are! In my opinion, everybody who ran during this election campaign should have paid a visit to the high schools of this nation--they are tomorrow's voters, and tomorrow is coming fast. I'm sure one can take some sort of basic political class in high school, but I think it's time Canada makes this class mandatory.

Nobody should enter the work force without passing "politics 101".

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I guess I was right and it was time for a change. A change in opposition, that is.

And although it wasn't a great turnout, we at least didn't get the lowest turnout in Canadian history this time. Canadians spoke loud and clear. Quebec's political arena did a 360, leaving the Bloq, who once had the province painted blue, with a mere 4 seats. Does that mean the threat of separation is officially gone? Does that say that Quebec is now ready to bury the hatchet and move forward, into the future, hand in hand with the rest of the nation? The NDP got a record high this time, jumping to 103 seats from the 37 they held, mainly because of Quebec. And the Liberals, well, let's just say it was a sad, sad day for them. To me, Bernadette Clement still was the right person, only she wasn't for the right party.

It will be interesting to see where things go from thereon. What do YOU think, Cornwall?

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The photographs and postcards are from the collection of more than 10,000 images at the Cornwall Community Museum. If you are interested in learning more about our history, the museum has a wide selection old and modern local histories for sale, .

Plans to build a road from Cornwall to Montreal were first formulated in 1806, but were slow to be implemented with the road largely impassible most of the time 14 years later.

The had to wait nearly another half century to come into its own when the water power provided by the Cornwall Canal gave rise to the cotton mills.

The first mill operated by the Cornwall Manufacturing Company arrived in the East End in 1868 under the direction of Montreal entrepreneurs. Destroyed by fire three years later it was replaced by the Dundas Mill, famous for its tweeds, blankets and rugs. Encouraged by their success, these same Montreal businessmen created the Canadian Cotton Manufacturing Company and constructed the Canada Mill, which was not destroyed by fire until 2010.

Starting at Brennan's Corners, (Montreal Road and Marlborough Street), the Mills and Montreal Road east of Marlborough were outside of old Cornwall. To remedy this problem, the town annexed the land south of Montreal Road to the River in 1873. While Scots originally worked in the mills, it wasn't long before French-Canadians settled here to work, more than tripling the town's population from 2,033 in 1871 to 6,890 in 1891, and increasing the French presence from 323 to 2,319 laying the basis four our present day bilingual community.

To serve the educational as well as the spiritual needs of the newly arrived French speaking Roamn Catholic population, Nativity Parish was formed in 1887 snd the church was completed under the direction of the Rev. Raul De Saunhac in 1892.

The Maple Leaf Hotel, Montreal Road before World War I. This became Le Village Donuts and has subsequently been torn down and replaced by a dentist's office.

A wedding party on the steps of Nativity Cathedral, built in 1892 as the spiritual home for the East End's burgeoning French Catholic population.

Montreal Road looking east, February, 1953.

The Canada Mill, Cornwall's industrial engine.

Closed in the late 1950s, it became the home for Cornwall Industrial Development, which saw numerous industries such as Chalet Glass occupy the facility.

The century old plus building was destroyed by fire in 2010.

Bishop Brodeur opens the bowling lanes at Nativity Hall.

BELOW Courtaulds and St. Lawrence Park, in the foreground made Montreal Road Cornwall's business and leisure destination for the first half of the 20th century.

Roy's Studio, Montreal Road, acquired from Andre's Studio by Yugoslavian immigrant Roy Corbic in 1960.

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COFFEE GRINDS by Jason Setnyk

On May 2nd Canadians exercised their democratic right and voted. Congratulations Canada, history was made! Steven Harper wins his first majority, as he and the Conservatives win almost 40% of the popular vote. The NDP and Jack Layton are the official opposition for the first time in Canadian History! While Elizabeth May is the first Green candidate to ever win a seat in the House of Commons. The Liberals and Bloc both had their worst showings ever, and Michael Ignatieff and Gilles Duceppe both lost their respective seats.

Here are the unofficial results from late Monday night: Conservatives - 166 seats, New Democrats - 104, Liberals - 34, Bloc - 3, and Greens - 1.

In SDSG it was a landslide victory, with Guy Lauzon winning over 60% of the popular vote. While Bernadette Clement just squeaked into second place a few hundred votes ahead of Mario Leclerc. The Conservative strategy of attack ads, and cutting off the Liberal leaders head worked brilliantly. Michael Ignatieff's poor showing nationally directly impacted Bernadette Clement's campaign locally.

Here are the unofficial election results for SDSG: Guy Lauzon - 29,438 votes, Bernadette Clement - 8,508, Mario Leclerc - 8,313, Wyatt Walsh - 1,040, and Darcy Donnelly - 161.

Bob Rae was interviewed on CBC and asked about the idea of a merger between the NDP and Liberals. If NDP, Liberals, and even Greens merged, imagine the dream team of Jack Layton, Justin Trudeau, and Elizabath May. Despite their differences, orange, red, and green have a lot of common ground. Hopefully ego's and power will not get in the way of these progressive parties one day uniting and working together.

It's funny how we can't get the Auditor General's report about the G8 before the election, but we can get reports and innuendo about Jack Layton from fifteen years ago! Instead of Taliban Jack, the right wing pundits might start calling him Kinky Jack! Mudslinging and attack ads hurt our democracy. Shame!

It's all over the headlines, Osama Bin Laden is dead. The longest political game of hide and seek is over. Unfortunately, this doesn't bring back the 3000 lives that were lost on 9/11. My thoughts go out to the victims and their families. I hope this brings some closure for all the people who lost loved ones on September 11th.

Vancouver and Montreal both went to Game 7 overtime. Chicago was a goal away from winning four straight and mounting one of the greatest come backs in NHL history. However Vancouver prevailed and won it! The same can't be said for Montreal. However Habs fans should not feel any shame. Despite the fact that Montreal had several key players out of the line-up, the only way Boston managed to win the series was with three over time victories. Montreal was literally a goal a way from winning the series. PK Subban and Carey Price played some great hockey for Montreal. However no-goalGomez, the seven million dollar man, doesn't score again!

Seaway Valley Theatre Company is presenting the comedy musical “Jasper Station” Norm Foster’s first musical play.

Jasper Station tells the story of five travelers each looking to redirect their lives. There is an eager young reporter who hopes to right a Pulitzer Prize winning article as well as a hopeful NHL player, a scatterbrained accountant wanting to be a country and western song writer, a rebellious young lady heading to meet the mother ship in Kitimat to take her 60 million light years away and a bored housewife who wants to rekindle the passion in her life. Add to this mix a somewhat cantankerous stationmaster who thinks he has seen everything until now. Norm Foster ties the story together with lots of comedy, original music and a twist in the storyline.

Jason Setnyk and Jack Layton at the first Cornwall Rock the Vote in 2003

My name is Jason Setnyk, and these are my coffee grinds.

The Cornwall Underground has been online serving the local music community since August 1999. This blog is run by music promoter and photographer Jason Setnyk who also organizes local Rock for Charity and Rock the Vote events. www.cornwallunderground.blogspot.com

The all local cast, Sarah Newton, Ray Nevill, Mike DeWolf, Alicja Francis, Gaby Leroux and Jeff Tessier, will be presenting the play at CCVS auditorium on May 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m. with a special Mother’s Day presentation on Sunday, May 8 at 2 p.m. complete with desserts, tea, coffee, etc.

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FUNDRAISING Cover story

LOCALLY FOR CHEO

Also for sale are bracelets and 50/50 tickets.

For the past 11 years, First Student Canada has been a great supporter of The Childrens Hospital of Eastern Ontario .

Various activities throughout the year are organized by Fundraising Committee members Carol Rouleau and Helene Gilmore with all of the proceeds going to CHEO Every year outside of Walmart, First Student drivers take part in a “Survivor” weekend where they spend 48 hours holding there buckets and collecting donations from the public. Catch phrase of the weekend is……..Change for CHEO!!!!

By the end of the fundraiser 48 hours, the bus is totally decorated with names of supporters.

Food is brought to them by their co-workers, families and friends.

The drivers taking part in the event, eat, sleep and live on the school bus in the parking lot for 48 hours.

For the past 11 years , the drivers of First Student have been collecting soda cans and bottles from coworkers, family, friends, neighbours and even students on the buses and sending the money made from these to CHEO. This was originally organized by Helene Gilmore and Carol Rouleau and later joined by Rodney Pilgrim and Geraldine Hardiment.

In 2010 two students, Rebecca Hardiment and Michaela Toy approached First Student with the idea to expand the recycling program to a wider scale to get more money for CHEO. Once approved they began canvassing neighbourhoods to ask people to donate their empty cans, wine bottles, beer bottles, beer cans, soda bottles and any plastic bottle caps.

The response was tremendous and inspired the drivers to continue with the aptly named CC4C program for the summer of 2011.

We are very proud of our First Student family who don’t just “drive children”. We also raise money to keep children safe and healthy.

A BIG THANK YOU also goes out to the public, stores and businesses for their generous support over the years. All is greatly appreciated and could not be done without you!

Laidlaw’s 1st Annual Miracle Bus

Laidlaw Transit Ltd. held its 1st Annual Miracle Bus in front of Wal-Mart on May 13th, 2000. Sue Menard, one of the coordinators said, “The total proceeds from this event and the car wash being held on June 3rd, will be going to the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario in Ottawa.

The areas being canvassed for 2011 are Wellington East, Sunset Blvd. and Heritage Place. Anyone interested in participating in this program or for more information is urged to contact First Student Canada at 613-938-8000. Anyone wishing to drop off their cans, bottles and plastic caps are more than welcome to drop them off at First Student located at 120 Tollgate Rd W. Please leave the bags along side the shed in the back yard.

Laidlaw cares about children we transport, so this fundraiser was a perfect vehicle to demonstrate that.”

A total of $2,000 was raised. Seen here (left to right) are David Goddard, Laidlaw Transit Manager, CHEO Bear and Sue Menard.

This year Mike Proulx assisted the committee with a volleyball tournament that had a great turn out and fun was had by all.

The program is a great way for students to earn their community hours for their diplomas. First student also offers opportunities to students to earn their hours by helping with the Christmas Float, Christmas party, Bbq/Car washes or anything that requires assistance.

Carol and Helene organize many other events during the year that include Survivor Weekend for CHEO 11 years running, Rock N Bowl/Silent Auction 4 years, Fall Casino Run 3 years , YukYuks Comedy Night 2 years…This is an upcoming event being held on Saturday May 28th at The Royal Canadian Legion. Tickets are $25.00 per person and that includes a dinner/show. Please call First Student for more information. - 613-938-8000 BBQ/Car Wash end of Spring.

Along with raising funds for CHEO, raising funds for Breast Cancer Research is another cause important to First Student. In October, bake sales are held and in 2010 Convoy For The Cure let First Student place a bus in the Convoy.

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From The Desk of Candy Pollard

Developing A Business Concept The starting point in developing a new business idea should lie within you, rather than in a laboratory or on the street. You are the critical component as it is your strengths and weaknesses which should create the concept and determine the size of your business. At the end of the day, support for your business, whether it be from a financier, a supplier, or your customers, will be a vote of confidence in your ability to make it successful.

While it is important to build your business idea around the skills you possess, your experience and your talents, it is also important to consider the overall economic climate of your community and region.

You must also take into account the larger economic climate by learning about the trends and changes that occur over time. This will help you to determine whether your business idea will be able to survive the future twists and turns in the economy.

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A new store where you can bring in your unwanted treasures for Claudia and Peter Bobka to sell for you during the month - a real Treasure Chest of items to buy and then attend their AUCTIONS ON THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH when they clear the store so that they can bring in new merchandise.

Store open: Monday to Friday. 10am to 6pm, Saturday: 10am to 5 pm and Sunday: NOON to 4 pm (May & June ONLY) For more information telephone 613-3612002 or email: petersbackhome@hotmail.com.

Research your market. This is key to determining the potential and future success of your business. This will enable you to identify your potential customer, their buying habits, their expectations of price, quality and service. You may believe that you already know who your customers will be, but things keep changing and you must be informed to succeed.

Research your competition. Never assume that you will not have competition – everyone has competition! Make sure you know how many other businesses offer the same product and/or service that your business will offer. Find out what their strengths and weaknesses are, what opportunities exist and what threats exist – a SWOT analysis.

Be a “Mystery Shopper” and the information that you gather will assist you in developing your business concept. Remember one important rule – NEVER underestimate the competition.

I f you analyze and research your customers and your competition, you will be able to determine if your business can compete with existing businesses, and if your community will be able to support another business in the same market.

Keep in mind that the birth of a new business can easily take several months.

Don’t rush into the first idea you have without letting it “incubate” and develop in your mind. We sometimes have the tendency to get all fired up and enthusiastic and begin allowing our heart to rule our minds. Instead, take a step back, do the research and think it through!

Starting a new business has been compared to giving birth … it does not happen overnight!

Cornwall Dog Park ... What’s Happening?

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Above- Claudia recording the sales and Peter auctioning off an O’Doul’s sign with an assortment of items to be auctioned to the right and a buyer anxiously waiting for her lot to come up.

NEWS FROM Bruyere’s Restaurant donates to The Cornwall Dog Park Association The Cornwall Dog Park Association received a generous $500.00 donation from a Spaghetti Night hosted by Bruyere’s Restaurant which was held on April 13th, 2011. These are much needed funds that will go towards the purchase of fencing for the new Off-Leash Dog Park to be located north of Optimist Park on CRT Property.

The Cornwall Dog Park Committee invited citizens to join us on the inaugural dog walk in Lamoureux Park on Sunday May 1st. The City of Cornwall recently amended their bylaws to allow dogs on leash.

Although this was not a CDPA initiative it certainly was welcome news says chair Bob Sloan. Meanwhile, we are busy fundraising for the public offleash park to be built at the north side of Optimist Park on CRT property, and is projected to open this fall. The group met at the clock tower, and together enjoyed a wonderful stroll along the St Lawrence River that lasted for about an hour. Some of our canine friends, most just meeting for the first time, were breeds such as Great Danes, Dobermans, Chihuahuas, Labradors, Cocker Spaniels, Schnauzers, and many more.

Pictured are CDPA Committee Members Tyler McPhee, Alex McPhee, Bruyere’s Owner Charlotte Bruyere and CDPA Chair Bob Sloan

Just imagine the ‘Paws’ibilities.

for more information www.cornwalldogpark.ca

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Seeker Chick Mai-Liis visited the South Stormont Chamber of Commerce

HOME & TRADE SHOW Friday, April 29 & Saturday, April 30 Lots of great exhibitors ...

Join Nancy Galway For YOGA AND MEDITATION CLASSES Tuesday nights at 7 pm - 8:15 pm at the Cover Page Studio on 4th and York, Cornwall For more info. 514-826-6365 or visit snowangelssanctuary.com The Parable of the Administrator and the Flag

by Ludwik Piotrowski For a long time I was very confused by those small clusters of pipes sticking out above the doors of almost all Canadian buildings. At first I thought they might be tiny mortars for dispensing smoke bombs to make up for the lack of fog in this country, and then I guessed they might be devices for measuring rainfall. It was only when the beginning of May came round that I discovered they were flag holders.

It was very thrilling for me to discover that Canadian buildings actually have patriotism built into them. In Europe, we have very little to do with flags of any kind, but in Canada every home, office, school and hospital has been designed with the expectation that its occupants will inevitably and frequently adorn it with the national colors. This is like a Canadian person going to England and discovering that we have special places to keep our umbrellas, which we do.

Flags are a big deal here. Almost nobody in the EU has a flag, unless they are a football hooligan or a member of the British Royal Family. In Canada they seem to be distributed to all citizens along with their birth certificate. I admire the simplicity of the Canada flag’s design, but I think it was a mistake to make half of it white: this just encourages people to write slogans on it. It is impossible to write political slogans on the US or UK flags unless you use very small letters, which only makes it insulting to people with good eyesight who happen to be standing nearby.

Near where I live, a righteous patriot spent some considerable time last Canadian Day going round to every building that wasn't flying a flag and writing "No flag! Shame on you" on its door. I know this is true because there was no flag on my building, though I feel unfairly persecuted because it isn't my responsibility to put it there. Flag raising is the job of building administrators. These are a mysterious form of human beings who are only ever seen at the top of ladders – they are either changing light bulbs or putting up flags. Here is a tale I like to call the Parable of the Administrator and the Flag.

One day last spring, I was walking along a city-centre street lined with grand, old buildings. I could see two diminutive figures in the distance fighting with a stepladder and a flag. First one climbed the ladder, slowly and unsteadily, waved the flag around and then descended, and then the other did the same. It was only as I drew closer that I could see the problem – even at the top of their ancient ladder; the octogenarian building administrator and his wife were just too short to reach the flag holder.

They saw me coming, appraised my height with a keen eye and very politely asked if I could help. I am not a very patriotic person, but I immediately wondered if this was the right thing to do. Does a Canada flag raised by a Polish man in Canada count as a proper flag? Would I need to apologies to the queen afterwards? Was it some obscure form of treason? I decided to abandon caution.

It was only after I had the flag in place that they realized I was a foreigner.

Mrs. Administrator seemed to find the idea outrageously hilarious, but Mr. Administrator wasn't so sure. He was polite in his thanks, but I felt sure I detected a speck of wounded national pride. As I left, he was eyeing the flag uncertainly and almost certainly wondering the same things that I had. I have carefully avoided walking down the same street this year.

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I have just a few simple meal additions for you to try this week. I had made a lovely prime rib roast a few days ago and I saved the bones and scraps of beef to make a big pot of hearty tomato, beef and macaroni soup which I added some barley to as well. It's sitting on the stove right now, waiting for Gary to get home for our supper. To go along with it I made a batch of lovely whole wheat buns. They are just out of the oven, sending such an enticing aroma of freshly baked bread all over the house. For dessert, you may like to try a pan of apple butter bars. They make a 9 X 13" pan filled with rolled oats, chopped pecans or walnuts and apple butter which is just made of cooked apples and cinnamon: no sugar added.

My Mum used to make a potful of tomato, beef and macaroni soup after we would have a roast beef. Nothing ever went to waste when I was growing up. Always home cooked meals, no take out. Life was so simple then. Home cooking is the secret to staying within your food budget and staying healthy. The nice thing about a pot of homemade soup is that it rarely is the same twice. Use up whatever veggies need using. Just don't add salt until it is cooked. I find you hardly need to add any if you have lots of herbs and veggies.

Enjoy a great week!

HOMEMADE TOMATO, BEEF, MACARONI AND BARLEY SOUP beef bones and scraps leftover from a roast of beef 1 onion, chopped 1 rib of celery, finely diced 2 bay leaves 2- 28 oz. cans of diced tomatoes 1/3 cup (or so ) Sharyn's Pantry no salt or MSG onion soup base 1 tsp. peppercorns 3 tbsp. Sharyn's Pantry spicy spaghetti seasoning 1/2 tsp. ground thyme 1 tbsp. beef bovril I added 1/4 cup of leftover beef gravy from my roast 1 cup macaroni 1/3 cup pot or pearl barley METHOD;

• Place the beef and bones in a large Dutch oven or stockpot. Cover them with cold water to about 2" above the bones and bits of meat.

• Add the chopped onion and celery, bay leaves, canned tomatoes, onion soup base, peppercorns, spaghetti seasoning, thyme and bovril.

• Bring this to a boil and turn down to a simmer. Allow this to cook for about 11/2 hours, stirring every now and then.

• Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.

• Add in the macaroni and barley. Cook until they become tender.

• This filled my Dutch oven with delicious beef soup which we can enjoy for a few days at lunch. ENJOY!

WONDERFUL WHOLE WHEAT BUNS I used my breadmachine to mix the dough. Once risen in the machine, just remove the dough, shape into buns and allow to rise until double. Then bake them in your oven for about 15 minutes. What a nice treat to go with your pot of soup.

In your breadmachine add: 7/8 cup of warm milk 1 /4 cup butter, at room temperature, cut up into small cubes 1 scant tsp. salt 1 egg, at room temperature, beaten well 2- 1/2 tbsp. brown sugar 2- 3/4 cups of Sharyn Pantry's hi rise whole wheat flour (This is a bakery quality flour and you will have superb results with it for your bread.)

2 tsp. instant breadmachine yeast (always kept in your fridge of freezer) METHOD; • Add ingredients to your breadmachine in the order to suit it.

• Set it on DOUGH CYCLE. • Once completed, remove the dough from the machine and shape it into 16 buns.

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812 Pitt St. Unit 6 - 613-936-1998 FEATURED ITEMS THIS WEEK NO SALT / NO MSG FRENCH ONION SOUP BASE only $6.49 / LB. PECAN PIECES only $8.99/ LB. PEARL OR POT BARLEY only $ .99/ LB. • Place them on parchment lined baking sheets and set them in a warm, draftfree place to allow them to rise to double in size.

• Bake them in a 350 degree F. oven for 12 to 15 minutes.

• Serve them warm or cool on a wire cooling rack, then place in ziploc bags to store for a day or two. ENJOY!

APPLE BUTTER BARS This will make a 9" X 13" pan. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. The apple butter will form the middle layer of the bars. ( Like date squares.)

1- 1/2 cups brown sugar Makes 3 dozen bars.

1 cup butter, melted 1 -1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour 1- 1/2 cups apple butter 1 level tsp. baking soda 1 cup chopped walnuts of pecans 1 tsp. fine salt 1- 1/2 cups quick cooking rolled oats METHOD; • Grease a 9"x13" pan. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. • In a bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and salt together.

• Add the brown sugar and the rolled oats. Mix well.

• Pour over this, the melted butter and mix well.

• Press half of this into the bottom of the baking pan.

• Spread the apple butter over this layer and sprinkle the chopped nuts over the apple butter.

• Top with the remaining oat mixture, using your fingers to evenly crumble the mixture over the apple butter layer.

• Bake for about 50 minutes in the 350 degree F. oven or until lightly browned.

• Cool right in the pan on a wire cooling rack and cut up into squares.

• You can wrap up individual pieces and freeze them. They will be ready to put in your lunch bags. ENJOY!

MUSIC & MORE ... What’s Happening?

FROM SHARYN’S PANTRY by Sharyn Thompson

SWEET TREATS FOR EASTER

Friday May 6th Winston Marley @ La Maison in Cornwall.

Saturday May 7th Flipside @ La Maison in Cornwall.

Saturday May 7th Bloodshot Bill @ Phatty Kats in Cornwall.

Saturday May 7th - Intimate Acoustics @ The St. Lawrence Acoustic Stage in Morrisburg.

Saturday May 7th Free Comic Book Day @ Fantasy Realm in Cornwall.

Saturday May 14th - Benefit Concert for Youth Challenge International @ General Vanier in Cornwall.

Saturday May 14th - Rock the Playground Benefit @ Snails in Cornwall.

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• Provide the right environment. Basically, eastern Canada and the northeastern and midwestern U.S. are the only areas on earth with the geology, climate and soils necessary for a sap flow sufficient to produce viable amounts of maple syrup. To achieve your financial goals, you also need to ensure the right “environment” for your investments. That means you must provide the right “nutrients” by staying invested through up and down markets, and you need to avoid “toxins” such as chasing after hot stocks or taking on excessive risk.

• Cultivate the right skills. Maple syrup producers must know exactly what they’re doing, from boring holes, inserting taps and collecting the sap to boiling it off and filtering and bottling the syrup. As an investor, you, too, must know what you’re doing. You must choose a mix of investments suitable for your risk tolerance, time horizon and long-term goals, and you must adjust your investment mix over time to accommodate changes in your life. As the investment world is not always easy to navigate, you may want to work with a professional financial advisor to help ensure you make the right moves at the right times.

• Don’t focus on just one area. Each year, when maple syrup producers tap a tree, they drill a hole in a new location; the old hole will produce sap for only one season, as the tree needs time to heal and recover. As an investor, you can also face problems by focusing on just one area. For example, if you invest only in aggressive-growth stocks, and a market downturn affects these stocks in particular, your portfolio will likely take more of a hit than if you had also invested in some less-aggressive stocks, bonds and other securities. Keep in mind that diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss.

You may never tap a maple tree, but by tapping into some of the techniques used by those who do, you can make progress toward “sweetening” your investment results in the years to come.

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• Be patient. There’s no such thing as “instant” maple syrup.

Generally, sugar maple trees require 20 years before reaching the size at which they can be tapped. As an investor, you also need to be patient before reaping the rewards of your efforts. In fact, many successful investors hold quality investments for several decades, all the while enjoying the potential benefits of growth, income or both. While there’s no guarantee that the passage of time will turn all investments into winners — and, as you’ve no doubt heard, “past performance can’t guarantee future results” — it’s nonetheless true that the longer you hold quality investments, the better your chances of overcoming short-term volatility and achieving positive results.

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Here’s a fun fact: Canada produces about 80% of the world’s supply of maple syrup, according to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. And we’ve just finished the big production season, which runs from February through April, so now it’s time to enjoy the fruits of our labours. Even if you are not personally BRIAN SEGUIN involved in making maple syrup, you can apply some of the lessons of its creation to other aspects of your life — such as your investment strategy.

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HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!!

by Janet St. Pierre Once a year we celebrate Mother’s Day, that special Sunday in May, when Mothers are recognized for who they are….Mothers, Wow, imagine such an a m a z i n g accomplishment and Mothers only get one date to celebrate on the calendar.

The perfect card has been selected for you, or your little person has put their best effort into making the card to give you. Either way, as the card is passed from hand to hand, the feeling we get as we receive our Mother’s Day card is the same feeling we had when our child was born, and that is anticipation.

When our child was born, we couldn’t wait to see what we created, hold our bundles of joy, and admire their beauty. The card chosen for you is a reminder of your child’s birth, it was created or purchased just for you, and now the excitement is seeing Mom read the words of love and affection, telling you how much you mean and how important you are to them. As you read your perfectly fitting card, you realize how precious the moment, how important you are and your purpose in life.

This day is all about you as a “MOM” and so it should be. Whether you receive flowers, have breakfast in bed, or taken out for brunch, take it all in, enjoy your special day with the people in your life that know just how important you are to them. And when the day is over and a new day begins, remember, Mother’s Day may only be on the Calendar once a year to celebrate, but you are a Mother everyday, and you are entitled to celebrate this every day. I encourage you to live each day as a mother/woman in the joy, love and anticipation as you did when your child was born. Be excited for each and every day, enjoy each and every moment of being a mother, whether you are laughing, crying, cheering, supporting, giving a hug, providing words of encouragement, or shaking your head, this is the best job in the world and celebrating it daily is what we need to do. There is no pay for this position, the hours of work are endless, weekends are a must, and this position comes with only one line on the job description “all duties as required”. No training manual provided, it is you who decides what your Mother role will look like and how it will roll out. At the end of the day the benefits and rewards are all the pay we require, knowing we make a difference everyday in our child’s life, is better than any amount of money. Cheers!

To all the Mothers out there, you are so important, needed, admired and loved. And remember to celebrate everyday….

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Proud parents Gail and Allan Archambault.

Proud Big Sister Topanga.

Proud Grandparents: Denise & Randy Shaver, Theresa and Rheal Archambault.

Proud Great-Granparents: Liana Julien,Lorette Lafave, and Rheal Archambault SR.

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AND glued or else they will come loose too.

Dear Joe, During the last strong wind storm we had I found several shingles littering my lawn and the next door neighbours lawn as well. I am not sure if they belong to me or not. What should I do? If they are mine, can I patch my roof or do I need to replace it? My roof is about 12 years old.

Thank you so much for your help.

Sincerely, Blown Away.

Dear Blown Away, I too have lost some shingles in the last few gales we have had and it is never a pleasant feeling to wake up to find your roof lying on the ground beside your house.

Your primary concern regarding your home is having a good weather tight roof over your head, everything else is secondary.

It appears that our weather is not getting any easier on our homes. The wind is getting windier, the sun, sunnier, the rain, rainier, so maintenance is always going to be top of mind.

Realistically, we have to appreciate that the manufacturers rating on shingles is only a guideline. A 25 year shingle is likely only going to have a service life of about 15 - 17 years in our severe climate, and anything less than a 25 year shingle is not worth wasting the time installing on your home. There are now up to 35 year architectural shingles which are twice the thickness and twice the weight of your traditional asphalt shingle. That being said, we can only expect a safe working lifespan of about 20 - 25 years. Just like any asphalt shingle, after about ten years the decorative part of the shingle that is exposed to the elements starts to show its age and we become aware again of the waning of our investment. So for the extra 50% in materials cost and 25% labour cost, I don't think you are any further ahead. If you like the look and you can afford it, you will get a few more years service out of these products, but they aren't going to look new any longer than the plain ones.

Regarding your particular roof, by what you have said I would be inclined to recommend you start shopping around for a new roof. Don't be in a rush. Do some comparison shopping and get several quotes...and ASK around. Talk to your friends and neighbours. They have all had to have this done at some point so they will be able to refer you to someone competent and competitive. I would say that it would be safe to hire someone to mend your roof for the time being but be shopping for a new one in the short term (6-18 months). Once the shingles start to break off that means that they are no longer bonded to one another so the integrity of the assembly is failing. Shingles will lose their flexibility after about 5 years so if they come loose in a wind storm they will break instead of bend. Be sure that the shingles used to mend your roof are nailed

When you are fixing the roof, remove the damaged shingles and layer in replacements in the exact formation of the original ones. Deviating from the pattern will almost certainly leak. Tar down each new tab and affix with nails underneath the next row of shingles. If you must face nail a shingle be sure to tar over the nail heads to seal the penetrations. DO NOT just tar over an area missing shingles; When it dries, the tar will crack and allow water to enter.

When you are on the roof, be sure to check the entire assembly: valleys, flashings, ridgecaps and all vents and flanges. Inspect the chimney while you are up there...and while you're at it clean the gutters, and toss down the frisbee the kids lost last summer, might as well make the most of your trip up on the roof.

Have your roof inspected and repaired as soon as possible, you don't want to take chances with water entering your home. The $200 repair could quickly turn into thousands of dollars in insulation, drywall and mould remediation if you don't take care of it.

Best of luck, Joe PS. If it turns out to be your neighbours roof, just pass along these tidbits and sit back and wait for it to be your turn...mother nature won't let you wait too long.

Dear Joe, This summer my friends and family are getting together to help me build a deck in my back yard. What things should I be thinking about as the weather gets nicer and I start getting excited about my new deck?

Yours Truly, All Hands On Deck.

Dear Hands On Deck, First, you'll want to have your building permit in place so that you can go ahead and build it when your help is ready. Not to mention verifying with the planning department that your vision can in fact become a reality and doesn't contravene any bylaws.

Check with your neighbours that what you want to do will not inconvenience them in any way. Consider privacy screens when you are designing your new deck.

Don't keep a whole stack of lumber piled up in the yard in preparation for the construction project. Lumber left to the elements will crack and twist in a matter of weeks making it exceedingly difficult to do a nice job. Your local building supply store will be happy to deliver the lumber you need same day or next day and put it right where you need it.

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If you get the concrete footings done ahead of time, you won't have to wait a day when the help shows up and you can just start building. If you are building a floating deck, this is not a concern. Check you building codes and see which design works for you.

Happy decking, Joe. Thank you to everyone for your contributions this week. If I didn't answer your question, keep watching here each week for more household tips and renovation advice. You can email your questions to: Aboutthehouse@adamshomeservices.ca.

For additional information about me and what is going on in your community, please visit our website: www.adamshomeservices.ca.

And remember, Whatever you do, do it well, because a job well done stays well done forever.

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GUITAR LESSONS 2o Minutes North of Cornwall Ph: 613 930 2499 FOR SALE: 1955 Plymouth Savoy. 2 door runs good, drives good, $4,500 OBO. Call Brent 613-932-5810 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR COOKBOOK to try at home, or just provide from countries of the world recipes (any kind including beverages) of the 350 groups and nations constituting the genetic make-up of Akwesasne, Cornwall and SD&G. Each person will have its picture beside the flag of the country recipe. For the listing of nations please visit www.paradeofnations.com under People’s Festival Fundraising, then under groups and nations or call Marie Morrell 613-936-6873. To submit your recipes send to info@opardeofnations.com or mail to 1621 Joyce St, Cornwall, On K6J 1Y8.

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In last Monday's Canadian Federal Election, not enough eligible voters cast their ballots to silence

by Gary Friedman the critics of voter apathy. That said, these critics are completely missing the point about the size of voter turnout at the polls.

I'm in agreement with columnist George Jonas who states that voter apathy is the result of a sensible complacency that flows from good times and good government. Far from being alienation, it’s the same kind of confidence that allows us to put our money in chartered banks and our bodies into scheduled airliners as a matter of routine.

People vote when they worry. I take this back. Some people vote all the time, but all people vote when they worry. Not voting isn’t a sign of bad, dysfunctional democracy. On the contrary, democracy feeling confident in its skin, comfortable with its own institutions, and generally

expecting good times, is more likely to stay home on election day.

Canadians went to the polls in this past Monday's election in numbers that were higher than expected. This is an indication of democracy running a bit scared. A higher voter turnout seems to be a sign of unease; the unease that maybe comes from too many successive minority governments, the perception of a prime minister who some see as too autocratic, and so on.

FIRST HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY COMMEMORATION, at Knox St.Paul United Church on May 2nd.

The event started with an exhibit, followed by audio/visual presentations and a handful of guest speakers. The organizers did a wonderful job at finding relevant information and making that information readily available to the public. The event celebrated the not only the survivors of the holocaust, but also remembered all the victims of all the genocides that took place in history.

Hopefully, this will become a yearly event and get anchored in Cornwall's heritage.

Voting is a paradox. People around the world risk and sacrifice so much to have a say in their own affairs — and then they say nothing. They face persecution and torture for the franchise — and then won’t exercise it.

I always vote because the process stimulates me like a game of chance, something understood by Ruth Ellen Brosseau, the new NDP member for the riding of Berthier-Maskinonge. In the middle of campaigning, Ms. Brosseau went on vacation to Las Vegas. She subsequently came home to electoral victory on May 2nd. Poker anyone?

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