The Local Seeker Cornwall Issue 38

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Vol. 2, Issue 38 October 7, 2011

about CORNWALL PEOPLE for CORNWALL PEOPLE by CORNWALL PEOPLE Mark Larin Piano Tuning and Ser vicing

MUSIC IS ALIVE AND WELL IN THE CORNWALL AREA! Some of the music is played in performance halls, schools, homes and, most recently, even on the streets of downtown Cornwall during Artfest!

Mark Larin has been tuning and servicing pianos in the Cornwall area for about ten years and has been able to help artists, and parents of young artists, to experience the full spectrum of beauty that is possible through a well tuned and serviced piano.

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Pictured here: Seeker Chick Julia Lucio, Mark Larin and Seeker Chick Mai-Liis Renaud

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Wooden wall unit $40. Standing mirror $25. Brass vanity set $30 613-933-0345 FOR SALE : Pellet stove/ drolet / 45000 btu, plus 8 foot pipe and remote thermostat $1500. Call 613-347-7700

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FOR SALE: Back end of chevy pickup turned into a trailer, $475. Front and rear bumpers for chevy pickup 88 to 2004 also good trio 5 engine and tranny. More truck parts. 613-932-5197 FOR SALE: Baby stroller $25. Winnie the pooh playpen $35. 613-932-7054

Call in your CLASSIFIEDS NOW 613-362-2354 The Local Seeker, Cornwall Edition Volume 2, Number 38, October 7, 2011 Founded by Julia Lucio and Mai-Liis Renaud 2010 Published by Local Seeker Media Group, Cornwall, Ontario The Local Seeker does not accept responsibility for errors, misprints or inaccuracies published within. The opinions and statements of our columnists are not to be presumed as the statements and opinions of The Local Seeker.

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Lost Cornwall Landmarks BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

In Lamoureux Park SUMMER HOURS The Cornwall Community Museum

is now open Wednesday to Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm. Admission is free, info. 613 936-0842

These photographs and postcards are from the collection of more than 10,000 local photos and postcards, donated to the Museum by hundreds of local people.

If you are interested in learning more about our history the museum has a wide selection of old and modern local history books for sale.

Cornwall's two hundred year plus history has witnessed numerous buildings of architectural significance that for one reason or another have been demolished. Sadly most of this destruction has been undertaken either in the name of progress or government inaction or even hostility.

The Windmill Fort aka Fort Augustus Cornwall. This stone structure was originally a windmill and converted into a fort as a result of the Rebellions of 1837. It housed a small garrison, but never saw action. It was torn down in the 1940s by Cornwall Township who let it deteriorate rather than save it.

"IV" Hall, the Water Street residence of John Sandfield Macdonald, Prime Minister of the United Candas, and first premier of Ontario. This building became of the site of Cornwall's first hospital the Hotel Dieu. It was eventually torn down due to fire damage. It was named "IV" or Ivy due to the Roman numerals "IV" being carved into the door frame by members of a Regiment of this numerical designation.

The Cornwall Post Office and the King George Hotel. The Cornwall Post Office was opened in 1885 and torn down in the name of progress to make way for the Headquarters for the St. Lawrence Seaway Corp. in 1955. The King George Hotel was originally built as a house in 1825, but was not occupied and was used as a court house, barracks, and hotel. Over the years it was known as the Dominion House, American House, Balmoral and finally the King George. It was destroyed by fire on Valentine's Day 1997.

The Palace Theatre, opened in 1910 with 340 seats. This photograph shows children lining-up along Pitt Street for the Santa Claus parade.

Children lining-up outside of the Palace Theatre during the 1940s for the Saturday afternoon matinee. The tower to Cornwall's first town hall is seen in the distance. The Palace closed in the early 1980s and became Maximum Fitness Health Club, when this business closed the building fell into disrepair and the City had to eventually tear it down.

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The Capitol Theatre being demolished July 1991.

The Capitol opened in 1928 to a capacity crow of 1,321. It was originally designed at an "atmospheric" theatre, in the form of a Spanish Courtyard.

When it closed in 1977, it was only one of four atmospheric theatres left in Canada (the others were in Port Hope, Sherbrooke, Quebec and Halifax). Saving the Capitol became a political football as the site was designated first for a hotel and then the court house. Despite a long battle to save it, the City had it torn down in 1991.

LEFT: The marquee is removed from the Capitol Theatre July 12, 10:45 am, 1991.

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Coffee Grinds by Jason Setnyk

Congratulations to OurHometown!

Ourhometown ranks number one in Canada for Cornwall Media News websites according to Alexa.

Ourhometown is an outstanding media website, with a positive attitude, and it has an easy to read interface. Chris Savard has done an excellent job with it, and it is continuing to grow! I am happy to contribute articles and photos to OurHomeTown and the Local Seeker.

In regards to this publication, I love the graphic design work that goes behind the Local Seeker each and every single week. It is artistic, visually appealing, and easy to read. I enjoy the diverse group of writers we have at the Local Seeker. This newspaper shows the spirit and heart of our community. The Local Seeker website is fantastic also, and it ranks in the Top 5 in Canada for Cornwallmedia websites. Kudos to Mai-Liis and Julia!

A great week in sports for Cornwall! The undefeated Cornwall Colts sit on top of Canadian Junior Hockey League rankings, and Cornwall's Tony Luis wins the WBC Intercontinental Boxing Title with a first round K.O. at a Montreal boxing event.

Congratulations to the Colts and Luis, both of whom are making our community very proud with their recent achievements.

Provincial Elections! I am writing this column the day before Ontario hits the election polls. I would like to extend congratulations to the Manitoba NDP who won their fourth consecutive majority government, and to the P.E.I Liberals who won another election over there. I would also like to congratulate all the local candidates! Running for an election is not easy, and it takes a thick skin.

Awards to the Ontario Provincial Party Leaders! I heard Dalton McGuinty, Andrea Horwath, and Tim Hudak speak at Cornwall rallies in recent weeks. I would live to give each leader a special award. First I would like to give Dalton McGuinty the award for being the best public speaker, he really is a great speaker! Second I would like to give Andrea Horwath an award for being the most genuine, honest, and trustworthy. Third I would like to give Tim Hudak an award for most resembling a used car sales man.

My apologies to used car sales men everywhere for that analogy.

My question to Dalton McGuinty! I was at the SDSG Liberal Rally last week covering and I asked the Premier of our Province a question about Library Funding. Unfortunately his 'answer' didn't have any specifics on how the Ontario Liberals would offer more support to libraries. I gave McGuinty a softball, and instead of hitting a home run, he tried to bunt to first base.

Mayor Bob Kilger at the Liberal Rally! It would be a hyperbole to say Kilger and MacDonald are friends, however Bob showed his true party colours by supporting Mark when the Premier visited. Absent was current MPP Jim Brownell who is on a well deserved vacation. However the timing of his vacation has some people in political circles puzzled. The Liberal Rally was a huge boost for Mark MacDonald who was having a bad week.

The Cornwall Firefighters are supporting another candidate, and since Mark use to work for the local Fire Department, I can only imagine that he would find that hurtful and insulting.

Elaine MacDonald got many endorsements! I would like to congratulate Elaine who was recently endorsed by the Ottawa Citizen for her clarity and understanding of local issues, and endorsed by the Cornwall Firefighters for her commitment to public safety. Elaine also got an endorsement from the Amalgamated Transit Union, which makes sense, as the Ontario NDP have a plan to better fund public transit and freeze transit fees across the Province to promote more affordable and more green communities.

Too Many Debates? I take no issue with the local candidates debating each other seven times. It may seem excessive, however we live in a large and diverse riding. I like that there are different rural debates throughout SDSG, plus a Labour Council run debate and a Chamber of Commerce debate here in Cornwall. It gives voters numerous opportunities to hear the candidates speak, to ask questions, and to make a more informed decision. Debate is healthy in a democracy, and I think this is all very positive! However para-shoot candidate Justin Reist couldn't even make it to one of the seven debates.

My name is Jason Setnyk, and these are my Coffee Grinds!

Jason Setnyk is a local school teacher, journalist, artist, and community volunteer. Setnyk runs the Cornwall Underground blog, and is the founder and host of Cornwall's Rock for Charity and Rock the Vote. www.cornwallunderground.blogspot.com

THE LOCAL SEEKER (October 7 - pg. 4)

Dalton McGuinty says Hudak was against Eastern Ontario Development Fund Article and Photo by Jason Setnyk

Cornwall Ontario -- Ontario Liberal Premier Dalton McGuinty spoke at a rally in Cornwall Ontario on Saturday October 1st in front of well over 200 supporters. McGuinty's campaign stop was in support of SDSG Liberal Provincial Candidate Mark A MacDonald. McGuinty got off the campaign bus and was greeted by MacDonald. The two shook hands and entered Mark's campaign headquarters.

In attendance was former Federal Liberal MP and current Cornwall Mayor Bob Kilger, as well as former Liberal candidates Bernadette Clement, Tom Manley, and Denis Sabourin. City Councillor Andre Rivette was also in attendance.

Kilger spoke favourably about MacDonald, despite the fact they were political opponents just a year ago when the two had a heated race for Mayor.

McGuinty's speech focused on infrastructure, a green economy, and health care. "We will invest in infrastructure. That's roads, bridges, schools, hospitals, public transit, and we're also re-building our electricity system. It improves our quality of life, and creates tens of thousands of jobs."

McGuinty has a vision of making Ontario a leader in green energy and technology. "Are we going to follow or are we going to lead? We are going to lead! We're going to make Ontario the best place in the world to build renewable technologies, solar panels, wind turbines, electric cars, and all the jobs, and job opportunities, for our children and our grand children".

McGuinty also told the crowd that Ontario voters want someone who will stand-up for them. "Remember when we set up our Eastern Ontario Development Fund, to bring money into this region to attract new jobs and investment? Tim Hudak said to these families that are a part of this province, you're on your own". The red crowd in attendance shouted, "shame!".

McGuinty also said he is the only one who can stand-up to Prime Minister Stephen Harper over the renewal of Federal-Provincial transfers for health care. "The problem that they have with me, is I don’t fit that job description," McGuinty say's he will speak-up and fight for Ontarians.

"It’s no secret, if they have their choice, they’d like to have an Ontario premier who will do as he’s told." According to McGuinty that is why Conservative Finance Minister Jim Flaherty supports PC leader Tim Hudak, because he would do what he is told.

Dalton McGuinty also answered questions from the local press. McGuinty said is not worried about a popular NDP candidate in SDSG, and he is confident Mark MacDonald will be victories. The Premier is also confident the Liberals will form government again. He would not speculate on whether it would be a majority or minority government, however he stated he is always ready to work with other people to get the job done.

Local reporter Jason Setnyk asked Premier McGuinty, “In the mid 90s provincial funding to libraries was cut by 40%. Libraries support many of the aims of the current government such as economic development and education. What would your government due to better financially support our libraries?”

In response McGuinty's discussed growing up in a house with over a thousand books, the growing use of technology in libraries, and he concluded with, “We will continue to support libraries in Ontario”, but he gave no specifics on how his government would do so.

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I’m Natalie Carroll, I’m 11 years old (12 in November), and I’m writing an article for kids called Chat with Nat. There are new articles every week and they are always packed with tons of cool stuff that hopefully everyone, including you, will enjoy!

. . . and now for the “IT’S YOU SECTION” where my readers submit articles. This week we have Megan Lozo - Thank you Megan!

FALCON FEVER!!!!!!

By: Megan Lozo, Grade 7 student at Holy Trinity

Chat with Nat by Natalie Carroll

SCHOOL Last week on wednesday 16 students from grade 7 and 8 all got up in front of the school and said a speech on why they shoud be part of student council, one of those students was me. Everyone had fantastic speeches but only 6 of us would get to be a part of the student council. Unfortunately I did not get in but those who did will be great for our school with all of their ideas and enthusiasm. For me, even though I'm not part of student council it was a great experience trying.

SPORTS Week 8 of my contest! Send me in your favorite sporty summer memory with some pictures if you would like. Then if your story is chosen you will receive a $10 gift card courtesy of Cornwall’s Sears!

Be sure to include your name and phone number. (Send in your entry by Friday, October 21st 2011 at the latest)

ENTERTAINMENT Has anyone see the movie The Lion King before?

It’s such a great movie and it’s in theaters right now.

Did you know that the actual movie came out in 1994 and it hit the movie theaters twice! So now it's in 3D and I am so excited to see it. The worst part is it will already be out of theaters when you are reading this. But make sure to pick up a blue-ray or DVD copy of this great movie this October.

We have spirit at Holy Trinty. Why... because we are a loving and caring school. We know what Hope, Faith, Justice and Courage means. That’s right; we got everything from school spirit to the Falcon beat. Teachers to students to parents, all have spirit at Holy Trinty. At the Charity bowl we lost but in our spirit we won.

All I can say is that we are going to win the Bishop cup. Last but not lest we do not have Bieber fever we got Falcon Fever. Drop by Holy Trinity and take in one of our sports events and you too will have FALCON FEVER!!!!!!

NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! Send me in drawings, photos, stories, and anything else you want to send me. Then every week I'll pack this section with tons of stuff from kids like you, and remember to include your first and last name.

Thanks!

Email me at chatwithnat@thelocalseeker.com, check out my website www.chatwithnat.weebly.com, and stay tuned for the next edition of . . . Chat with Nat!

Cornwall Fire Fighters canvass for Elaine MacDonald

by Jason Setnyk

Firefighters went door to door for Elaine MacDonald on Saturday October 1st dropping off NDP pamphlets to houses near downtown Cornwall. Cornwall Professional Fire Fighters Association Treasurer Jason Crities cites the reasons why fire fighters support Elaine MacDonald. “The NDP has a long history of fighting on behalf of workers and working families, and we share that vision,” said Cornwall Professional Fire Fighters Association Treasurer Jason Crites. “We believe this candidate and the NDP are the best choice for us and for all voters on October 6.” The Firefighters wore yellow tshirts that said "Professional Firefighters" on the front, and "We support those who support Public Safety" on the back.

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“About The House”

Dear Mr Adams, The weather is turning colder pretty quickly and I am already dreading another winter of back breaking shoveling and slippery driveway. I have seen on tv that you can have a snow free driveway without any shoveling. How does this system work and how expensive is it to have installed?

Thank you and I love your column, James Dear Joe, In one of my rental apartment buildings, I have a unit which recently became vacant. The previous tenants left the place a mess. Worst of all, one room, which I guess is where they kept their pets locked up, smells so strongly of urine and such, that I am afraid I will have to gut the room. Or worse,if the smell has gotten into the walls and floor then I don't know what I can do to get rid of it except knock the house down.

I know I have a lot of work to do but I would love to know if you have any suggestions to help get rid of the smell so I can one day rent this place again.

Yours truly, Frustrated Landlord.

Awesome question James, There are many chores that make us wonder 'isn't there an easier way?' And for myself, like you and thousands of other Canadians, shoveling snow is high on that list.

Well, you're right there is a system to do just that, there is two actually. They do the same thing but operate in different ways. One is suitable to homes that have hydronic heating, or water heating, that will be either radiators or in-floor tubes that warm the house. There will be a dedicated loop on the system that will be run outside and pass through it warm water to heat the areas that are to be kept snow free.

Dear Frustrated, I have seed this exact same situation with a few of my clients over the years. I don't envy the position you are in because you are right, you are in for a lot of work. It's situations like this that make us question our desire to become landlords. But there are some things you can do.

The other is electric. So this one will be suitable for any home with any heating system as it works independently of the house heating. It is a mat or series of cables that carry electricity and warm the areas to be kept free of ice and snow.

First of all, remove the carpet or floor covering; this is what is holding most of the odour, guaranteed. Once you remove that you should be able to identify the areas that are most concentrated. If it appears that the liquid has soaked through the flooring and into the wood underneath, you have two choices; either contain it or remove it. The removal could be the simpler of the two if it is localized in an area less than 10 square feet. Its as simple as cutting out the subfloor and replacing it with a new piece of plywood. If the area is larger and perhaps the odour has permeated most surfaces in the room, it may be easier and more effective to cover it up.

Both systems work equally well, but both systems have a certain cost to operate as you are essentially adding hundreds of square feet of unconditioned area to your home heating costs. This could be fairly costly to run but you will be able to operate it as needed or by the snow load controller supplied with the system. The other caveat to this is that both systems are best installed in new construction before the paving material is install on drives and walking paths.

You will never remove the smell with cleaners and disinfectants so you must put a layer of something between you and the smell to prevent it seeping back out after you have done all the work to make the room pretty again. What I have used with the most success is a stain and odour blocking primer. It is available at most paint retailers. It is a shellac based primer, very watery so it penetrates uncoated wood and bonds well to previously finished surfaces. It creates a barrier that contains whatever odours you are trying to block, be it urine, smoke, mould, etc.

Once you have this, you will have to coat the entire area inside the room ( walls, ceiling and especially the floor) with 2 coats. And then, if it's accessible, coat the underside of the floor too. This will effectively trap the odours inside the wood and prevent them from fouling the apartment.

If you are unsure of the extent of the damage, before you remove anything, a black light will reveal any organic stains that are present on wood or carpet such as urine and vomit. This may help you to get an idea of the scope of the project before you begin.

Best of luck, Joe

So, in summary, whereas this is every Canadian homeowners dream and, if you are building a new home, should definitely be considered as part of the construction plan, it is a very costly venture for owners of existing homes, unless you are in the market for a new driveway anyway. My sources say the system will cost anywhere from $15-25/sq.ft to install plus the cost of the new paving. I guess I'll just keep paying the kid next door to shovel mine for a few more winters.

Thanks for your question James, Sincerely, 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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Jennfit by Jennifer Christoff

HEALTH AND FITNESS TIP: Do both standing and seated calf raises. You'll get better results. Your calves are made up of two different muscles, so you have to do the straight-leg and the bent-leg versions of the exercise to hit them both.

Organic Mashed Fauxtatoes If you have a craving for mashed potatoes, but want to continue on your way to weight loss or lean muscle success, then this recipe is just for you.

Cauliflower, when steamed until slightly soft and blended, actually has the texture and taste of mashed potatoes. You won’t be able to tell the difference…and you are not getting the extra starchy carbs you would have with regular white mashed potatoes.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED: • • • • •

1 head of organic cauliflower 2 tablespoons of organic butter 1-2 teaspoons organic coconut oil 1 small red or yellow organic onion 1 clove of organic garlic (crushed with a bit of sea salt and fresh ground pepper using a mortar and pestle)

DIRECTIONS: 1. Wash the cauliflower, and chop into small pieces. Place cauliflower in a large pot with a few inches of water in it.

2. Cover the pot and turn the heat up to high. Steam the cauliflower until tender and soft, usually between 5- 8 minutes.

3. As the cauliflower steams, chop your onion (by hand or in a small food processor) and then saute it in the healthy fat of your choice: 1 tablespoon organic butter, or 2 teaspoons organic coconut oil.

4. After 5 minutes, when the cauliflower is ready, drain the left over water from the pot and place the steamed cauliflower into the stainless steel frying pan with the onions and saute together for another 5 minutes.

5. Place the cauliflower and onion mixture in a food processor or blender. Add another tablespoon of butter and pulse until blended.

6. Take the mashed garlic, sea salt and pepper mixture and add it to the onion/cauliflower blend and stir.

Top with fresh organic chopped parsley or fresh chopped chives.

Serve warm with an organic BBQ'd chicken breast or wild grilled fish, and include more organic vegetables like broccoli, asparagus or brussel sprouts.

JennFit Workout: 10 Minute Exercise Challenge Perform this exercise challenge for 10 minutes – 1 minute per exercise without rest.

It should look like this: 1 Minute Prisoner Jump Diagonal Lunges 1 Minute Pushups (on knees) 1 Minute Squats 1 Minute Prisoner Jump Diagonal Lunges 1 Minute Pushups (on knees) 1 Minute Squats 1 Minute Prisoner Jump Diagonal Lunges 1 Minute Pushups (on knees) 1 Minute Squats 1 Minute Prisoner Jump Diagonal Lunges For more healthy recipes, workouts and health and fitness tips visit www.jennfit.ca.

What’s In A Name?

Some believe that the actual name of your business is not important, but it has been proven that it is extremely important. You want your business name to draw potential customers and to build the image of your business. The right name will ensure that your future customers and/or clients will identify with, and remember your business.

Don’t underestimate the persuasive power in a name. Be sure that the name you choose says something about your business and gives your potential customer an idea of what your product or service is. Case in point; chances are parents looking for day care services would not consider using “Cruella’s Day Care” but would be more inclined to consider “Angels Child Care”. Obviously here, the cruel in Cruella would be a huge stumbling block for parents even though that may be the owners name, whereas the word Angel sounds like someone you would want to take care of your children.

Another consideration is that your name can either clearly define itself or leave potential customers puzzled regarding what you offer.

For example; “Fred’s Outdoor Home Maintenance” would lead you to understand that grass cutting, snow removal, fence painting, etc. would be the type of service offered. Whereas, “Maintenance By Fred”would not be quite so clear.

One other consideration should be the ease with which the business name will be remembered by the general public. A name that is hard to pronounce or too long might not be the best choice. Sometimes a play on words or with a specific letter of the alphabet can keep your new business quickly and easily in mind.

In this digital age, you should also do some research to determine if there is a URL available for the name you choose. You will also want your website to come up fairly high on the search engines and this could be a challenge if there are many other businesses with a similar name.

So many things to consider – try bouncing some names off of family and friends to get their reaction to a few different options. You might be surprised at what they say and, you just might find the greatest business name ever!

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You could spill hot soup on their baby or go to the other extreme and treat them like the Queen of England, but THE FLAT TIPPER will always leave 15 percent.

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TIPPING, A TYPOGRAPHY One thing’s always been true, waitresses (and waiters) get screwed on the tip (gratuity) for their services.

In chatting with various servers around town, I've come up with a pattern that's far from exhaustive, but that roughly describes the situation as it relates to tipping. Patrons can be classified into several categories in this area and I’ve broken them down as follows for your perusal: THE VERBAL TIPPER is heavy on praise, but cheap with the cash.

Waitresses don’t want hugs. Show them the money.

Usually a wealthy Neanderthal, THE COMPENSATOR heaps abuse on the waitstaff. Compensators, almost exclusively men, tip lavishly as a way to apologize for their boorish behaviour.

Family and friends who have experienced the loss of a loved one at the Carefor Hospice are welcome to come walk, talk and share ideas and support one another while benefiting form fresh air. A trained volunteer will lead the group. We will stroll together every Wednesday from 10:30-11:30 a. m.

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Usually rich and afflicted with bourgeoisie guilt, THE INGRATIATOR wants to demonstrate to themself and to everybody else that they’re “in solidarity with the workers”. They give nice tips, encourage servers to call them by their first names, and sing your praises to the owner. But if you start dating their son, they’ll freak out.

THE 10 PERCENTER still think it’s the 1950’s and, in some cases, are senior citizens who are in a time warp.

THE CHEAPSKATE is incapable of generosity. End of story.

THE NICE CUSTOMER is a patron who respects the server as a professional and treats them like one. These valued customers tip over 20 percent and there just aren’t enough of them.

THE FORMER WAITRESS leaves a good tip. Or not. Former waitresses who leave bad tips are doomed to repeat working as waitstaff in all their subsequent reincarnations until they get their karmic baggage together.

I welcome your comments at gary.friedman@cornwallgroove.ca

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Read, Learn & Grow by the Cornwall Public Library - www.library.cornwall.on.ca 45 Second Street E. Cornwall tel: 613-932.4796 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11 MARDI 11 OCTOBRE BABY TALES (Ages 0 to 1 yr) - 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. - In partnership with the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU). - Introduce your baby to books, words and songs. You’ll both have fun.

DREAMS AND THE SECOND HALF OF YOUR LIFE - 6:15 PM-8:15 PM. A philosophy course with Bernie Carrière SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 SAMEDI 8 OCTOBRE STORYTIME YOGA YOUTH 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. DROP IN FAMILY a.m.

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Satur filled fun a Stories, games, everything for experience R.E.A.D. WITH DOGS. 11:00 a.m. – 12 noon - A “Pawsitive” lance. for all. Offered with the help of St. John Ambu CHECK MATES WITH AU DIAPASON 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

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RED RIDING HOOD - 6:30 p.m. - Rated 14A Set in a medieval village that is haunted by a werewolf, a young girl falls for an orphaned woodcutter, much to her family's displeasure.

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Planting Seeds Not in the earth, but in our teenager’s head…YES, planting seeds!

Do you ever wonder when you talk to your teen if they hear you?

Are they actually listening or are you being tuned out?

The truth is sometimes we just don’t know if those seeds we are planting will take root and grow, much like the seeds we plant in the ground, we must wait and see.

Don’t get discouraged, sometimes we have to plant the same seeds over and over before we see the fruits of our labour.

Repeat…repeat…repeat, sure you will get the roll of the eyes, the sighs, comments being mumbled, maybe no reaction. Our job as parents is to keep planting the seeds, having conversations about their decisions and the outcome of these decisions, respect for themselves and others, integrity, responsibility, relationships, money and any other seed that you have planted in your teens head, hoping to see growth.

One day when you least expect it, you will see a break through, the seeds you planted and nourished will break ground, all your efforts have paid off. The time, patience, support and understanding you have given your teen was all worth it…You will be acknowledged for the seeds you planted, the guidance and love you have given them over the teen years.

Parents stay positive, stay strong, you are the fertilizer your teens need, whether they see it or not, you are what they need right now in their lives. What we plant today will help them grow tomorrow.

I am The Sizzle Coach; I am here to assist you with The Journey to Self-Discovery. You are worth it! And only you can change it! Are you hesitant or curious? Do you want clarity in your life? Do you want to make positive changes in your life? Do you want to discover who you are? Have more questions?

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kriscrossroads by Kris Ward

FROM The Sizzle Coach ... Janet St.Pierre

SEEKING THE ARTS . SEEKING THE ARTS Reflections It’s Thanksgiving! An opportune time to reflect on the past year, the people who have been in our lives, the paths we have taken and the gratefulness we feel at this joyous time.

Thanksgiving is a time for family and friends to gather. It will be a time when many will travel home either from school or their new lives in other cities, and they will reunite and share stories. Most of my family still lives in Cornwall, and I see them regularly, but the absence of my two nieces will resonate this weekend as our family gathers.

It is a bittersweet time for me, Brad and my Cornwall Farmers’ Market extended family, because this is the last weekend for us. The weather is getting colder and so Thanksgiving weekend signifies the last market of the year. We grew closer to our fellow vendors over the summer, and the familiar faces that make their way downtown each week. The fresh treats, the new jam and jelly flavours, the goodies, the smiles and the overall atmosphere of our Saturday morning ritual. We will keep in touch, and many of us will reunite at the Trunk Sale and Pamper Me Party for MS Society in November. Two of the three founders are part of the market, and several of us have signed up to participate.

I am continuing my path to a simpler life,taking a bit of time each day to work in a room, clear out things. This past weekend, I tackled my room and reorganized my closets and dressers and have multiple bags of clothes and boxes of items to give away. I’m proud that with just a few inexpensive accents and the removal of the clutter, it is looking better and I actually think I sleep better at night.

I am working on my to do list which is growing exponentially, but by breaking it down into smaller portions, it is not overwhelming. It is important when I take on a major task that I look at the big picture, and then determine my plan of action to make it happen. It is a process. Change is good but not always easily accomplished. I’m looking forward to the rewards I will reap as a result of this new project.

Letting go is never easy, but when I look at everything and write my goals down, unfortunately some things do have to go to either make way for others, or just so I can achieve the end result I desire.

Focus Art Juried Event Successful!

by Jason Setnyk

Focus Art had their Juried Art Show at the Cornwall Public Library on the evening of Wednesday October 5th. The event was well attended and successful. In the photo are artist and présidente du Centre culturel de Cornwall Rose Desnoyers, City Councillor Bernadette Clement, and President of Focus Art Sandra Taylor-Hedges.

On this Thanksgiving weekend, I am reflecting on all the things from life and all the people who have made it memorable.

Some are now in the past; they have moved on without me, and others have come back or were always there. I also met some wonderful new people who I now call friends.

I am thankful for all the good people and positive things that have been in my life so far. There were so many upheavals this year. Hopefully some of these new changes will last. It’s true we never know what the future holds, however it is nice to know that certain important people will remain in your life, no matter what.

Yes, the rug has been pulled out from under me so many times this year. Although I have struggled to stay on my feet, through it all, I did. What is this new path ahead? I really don’t know.

What I do know is I will move forward. I will persevere, I will keep believing and I will remain strong and independent.

When I look around me, I know who are the ones who will be there for me. The ones who make me smile and laugh and look at the big picture, encouraging me to keep setting goals and remind me of all the positive things to be grateful for.

Yes, life throws us curve balls now and then. How we react to them, determines the outcome. If I had to summarize my life so far this year it is the transformative year, the clean slate and starting over phase. Everything I thought I was part of as we rang in the new year, has changed. It is new career, new goals and new beginnings.

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Financially Speaking with Brian Seguin

How to Get Started on an Investment Plan A successful financial life is like taking a road trip: unless you know where you want to go, you're not going to get there.

Just like you would plan a trip, you should map out your finances. Realizing your financial dreams requires goals and a strategy for reaching them. No matter what you want from your financial life, a good plan will get you there faster.

Get started by setting clearly defined long-term goals and time frames for reaching them. For example, do you want to save and invest for retirement, buy a home, put money aside for your children's education?

Artfest rocks at Moustache Joe's Raven Obyrne Lapensee, Keegan Larose, and Dan Martin were just some of the many musicians booked by Jason Setnyk to play the first ever Pitt Street Artfest 'MusicFest' in front of Moustache Joe's in downtown Cornwall on Saturday October 1st. Despite the cold and rainy weather, some people still attended to enjoy the live music and art. Some of the musicians originally booked to play outside, came inside and treated patrons to live music during the rainy parts of the afternoon. The Cornwall Regional Art Gallery hosted, booked and coordinated Artfest. There were also musicians who played at Schnitzels, and other artists had displays under tents outside. Events and activities for Artfest included art, music, dance, photography, and story telling. You can learn more about Culture Days on the web site: CultureDays.ca

Your objectives must be realistic. If you set lofty goals that are unattainable, you'll end up frustrated-and perhaps give up on financial planning altogether. Don't expect to retire in luxury if you live a modest lifestyle, or buy a mansion on an average salary. And keep in mind that it will take many years to reach some of your goals-including saving for retirement and financing your children's post-secondary education.

You can ensure objectives are realistic by assigning them a dollar value. Once you know exactly how much money is required, you can determine how much to save and invest, and the level of annual investment returns required to meet your targets. The wealth you accumulate will be a function of the amounts you regularly set aside and the returns that money earns.

You'll be able to execute an effective savings and investment strategy only after you establish a firm foundation for your financial life. This foundation is the money you need for basic necessities such as food, shelter, insurance coverage and a cash fund for emergencies. What you have left over after your day-to-day needs are met is your potential investment pool. In other words, it's the cash that you can put toward long-term goals.

Not only must you determine how much to invest, you should have a strategy for ensuring cash gets into your investment account. One of the best ways is to set up a preauthorized contribution (PAC) plan. With a PAC, you invest regularly during the year through automatic withdrawals from an account at a bank or other financial institution.

The money goes into your RRSP or other investments.

You also need to structure an investment portfolio so it is capable of meeting your objectives. Choose investments that will generate the returns you require, at a risk level you're comfortable with.

Your portfolio should be diversified among the basic asset classes-cash and cash-equivalent investments, fixed-income and equities. This will provide exposure to greater returns potential and protect against the frequent ups and downs typical of a narrow range of investments.

A financial advisor can help you define your goals and strategy, as well as choose appropriate investments. A professional can also help you regularly review your strategy and investment performance to ensure you're on track to reaching your goals.

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On Monday, we attended the BizFest Kick-Off event and heard keynote speaker Gerry Visca speak about a variety of interesting things. But two main topics stood out.

The first statement Gerry made that really spoke to us was: "When everybody does color, do black and white". This was not literally driven from the newspaper industry's perspective, of course, but as you can imagine, it resonated with us.

The Local Seeker has been black and white from the get go and always wanted to remain that way. Over the past few weeks, however, you might have noticed a dash of colour here and there. We slightly lost track of who we are.

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470. That's our number. That's our goal. And we are well on our way to achieving that goal.

The logic behind our decision to go grayscale initially was that every day, people are bombarded with too much stimuli. Look anywhere. You will see that it's a colour craze out there.

Be it on TV, on the internet or in print, It seems that everybody is trying to impress you with their wonderful colourful schemes and grab your attention by throwing a rainbow of visual imagery at you. Marketing people seem to think that their audience is very shallow minded and won't see anything beyond the pretty pictures.

The Local Seeker wanted to give your eyes a break from the chaotic visuals, while opening your mind to all the beauty this community has to offer. We aimed at providing you with substance and with unconventional content that appeals to the intellect, as well as to the eye. We purposely chose the grayscale approach BECAUSE of its simplicity. Black and white is Classic. Black and white is artsy. black and white will never go out of style. We even made this our mission statement: "We're black and white, but we'll dazzle you with our content!"

Visca made us realize that we had somewhat conformed to what a newspaper is "supposed" to be and lost some of our essence in the process. That was a very valuable lesson.

The second thing we took away from Visca's chat was the concept that by changing the mindset of 1% of the people, you can change the entire population. That's it, Cornwall, 1%. The Local Seeker was founded upon the premise that it would always bring a positive spin on everything going on in the Community. We are the "good news" newspaper! Winston Churchill said "A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." That's who we are. Optimists. We are trying to change the negative outlook in every Cornwallite, young and old, and ignite their passion for this city. Incidentally, this is what BIZFEST is also all about, on a business front.

BizFest Kick-off promises to Ignite People's Passions

by Julia Lucio

BizFest. By now, you probably heard about it. But what you probably don't know is that it has the power to change the way you view and conduct business.

In a short but effective 2 hour affair, organizers Joey Gault and Amy Malyon introduced the main event speaker to members of the media and other BizFest associates. Gerry Visca, Canadian legendary Creative Coach, who ignites creativity and innovation with his business ‘Boot-Camp’, called on this small group of people to be the greatest ambassadors for BizFest and gave good pointers as to how to spark ideas, communicate the message and connect with the audience.

The topic is not unheard of, but it is packaged in a new originally dynamic way.

On top of the 'Boot-Camp' s e m i n a r s offered on Monday and Tu e s d ay, Bizfest offers a Wednesday filled with v a r i o u s Workshops and a Trade Show on Thursday.

The traditional chamber Tuesday "Pub Night" and Wednesday "Breakfast Connections" will also be taking place during this week-long Business event.

BizFest tickets can be purchased online at http://www.bizfest.ca

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This local office provides investment services, life insurance, mortgages and mortgage insurance as well as Estate and Financial Planning.

An open house took place on Wednesday September 28. . Mrs. Bernadette Clement had the honor doing the traditional ribbon-cut as the acting mayor.

In merely one hour, Gerry Visca, like a good shrink, pointed us on the right direction as to where the Local Seeker is going. Can you imagine what can be achieved in 2 days?

Cornwall has some 47000 people. 1%. 470. That's our number. That's our goal. Are we close? You let us know...

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roadSIGNS by Betty Healey

Local author Betty Healey launches he r new book ...

The M E FIR ST Playbook!

The Dance

You are invited to join Betty, along with co-author Jim Hea ley and Illustrator Tracy-Ly nn,

CBC is definitely my preference for radio listening. I especially enjoy the morning show with Jian Ghomeshi, although I don’t always appreciate his taste in music. In listening to radio shows like Jian’s Q, I frequently hear something that is a roadSIGN for me or something that triggers a train of thought or a new understanding. I love that roadSIGNS come in so many different forms.

On Tuesday of this past week, as I started the five hour drive to Toronto, Jian was interviewing well known Canadian dancer Margie Gillis. Many of you may not be familiar with her work – I was not until living in Montreal. She is not only a talented dancer – she choreographs dance works around the world and she is also a recipient of the Order of Canada. All that to say, she is an impressive figure.

At the age of 58 she continues to dance and perform. It was this aspect of the interview that intrigued me as I realized that, despite her age, despite having arthritis in her knees and the limitations this could bring to her dance, she continues. Certainly she has modified her approach and she admitted that she did not dance with the same vigor or style as she did in her twenties. What she does is she listens to her body, and the spirit housed within that body, and adapts her choreography accordingly. To quote Margie, “ Our bodies are a wonderful metaphor for our souls”.

This was the part that intrigued me. It was perfect contrast to a comment which arrived the other day on my blog (www.theroadsignscoach.wordpress.com) from someone who had just turned sixty. To quote her, “I just turned 60 too. It's so horrible because I am over the hill. I don't enjoyed the stuff I used to …” You can see where this was going. Obviously it is a point of view to which I do not subscribe, as I believe age is largely based on attitude and the choice you make every day for living your life. Hence my attraction to Margie Gillis’ vitality.

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Cornwall Farmer's Market wrapping up for the third season

by Jason Setnyk

The Cornwall Farmers' Market will be wrapping up their third season this Saturday October 8th 2011. Keitha Fisher reflects on the past year.

"The Cornwall Farmers' Market is wrapping up for the third season. In addition to the fantastic weather Mother Nature delivered each week, we were very fortunate to have a wide variety of vendors selling everything from meats like buffalo, pork and beef to artisan cheese, small batch jams and jellies, original art and more. Once again, we were thrilled to have many students from the Summer Company program join the list of vendors. Similarly, our Community Partners, The Agape Centre were a most welcome addition. We look forward to continuing this partnership in years to come."

In the photo are Debbie Burns and her daughter Kait Alguire selling baked goods at their Cornwall Farmers' Market booth.

Through these two sources what has become clear to me is that I do not want to make age an excuse for not doing things. I want to listen to my 61 year old body, ask what it is telling me and be guided by its wisdom. I want to be grateful for the road this body has travelled, the places it has taken me, and for standing up with me through all types of weather. I want to adapt my dancing, as Margie is doing, and learn the steps that serve me well at this point in my life. I want to refute the limitations and use them simply as a guide for moving forward and choosing a new choreography.

The ME FIRST message that I embrace and teach specifies that whatever it is you want to change out there, in your life, begins on the inside, with ME first. As you read this, I encourage you to check in with yourself and wonder about your approach to life. Do you embrace everyday as a new opportunity or do you moan about growing older? Are you curious about life and what lies before you or do you focus on the things you can no longer do? Are you learning new dance steps or feeling badly that you can’t jive the way you did in your twenties?

Here is where I want to play and I am inviting you to join me. I plan to start playing my music again. My choices these days are different – I love the uplifting words of Karen Drucker and the jazzy tones of Diana Krall. I can dance to these songs, slow fluid steps around my living room. They are different from the upbeat choreography of the aerobic dance I once did, but they are in tune with my body, my spirit and my soul. Will you dance with me?

Until next time…

Betty Betty Healey is the roadSIGNS Coach, coaching people back to life! She will be launching her new book, The ME FIRST Playbook, on Sunday, October 16th, 2011 at the Cornwall Public Library, 1 P.M. Join Betty, co-author Jim and illustrator Tracy-Lynn for a ME FIRST conversation and celebration. Copies of the new book will be available for purchase. You can also watch the roadSIGNS TV Show on Cogeco: http://www.tvcogeco.com/cornwall/shows/1396-the-road-signsshow. For information regarding Betty’s coaching and upcoming retreats contact Betty at betty@roadSIGNS.ca or visit her website at www.roadSIGNS.ca.

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Local Youth Answer More Questions About the 2011 Provincial Election Carilyne Hebert, Mike Bedard, and Nazish Janjua are young and political!

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WELCOME TO THE EIGHTH AND FINAL INSTALLMENT OF ASKING YOUTH QUESTIONS ABOUT THE UPCOMING PROVINCIAL ELECTION. Each week we asked three local young people in their 20s (each of whom supports a different political party) some serious questions! Last week Jason Setnyk asked the participants about the local candidates. This week’s question is about

the provincial party leaders.

QUESTION #8: What party leader has impressed you the most during this campaign and why?

system has been degraded to the point that basic care such as family physicians have become scarce!

We need improvements to become the best province in the country, once again, and the best plan has been set forth by the Conservative Government! Raising taxes is not the answer to becoming efficient! Keeping expenses in line and maintaining a suitable tax base was the initial idea of our forefathers and today our provincial government is a Tax and Spend government that has loss its accountability and honesty! Voting for McGuinty is telling him that it was OK to be dishonest and keep doing it! I, for one, have no respect for those politicians and people who cannot live up to their promises!

CARILYNE HEBERT AGE: 23 OCCUPATION: Volunteer Coordinator at a local non-profit organization PARTY SHE SUPPORTS: NDP

NAZISH JANJUA AGE: 25 years old OCCUPATION: Business Administrator PARTY SHE SUPPORTS: The Liberals

Dalton McGuinty is a great leader, and has been since being elected. He has never had more people approving of him, than today. There is a reason for that. He has done so many good things for Ontario. He has made sure that health care, education, the environment, and the economy are top priorities. He and the Ontario Liberals have a strong team, plan and leadership to ensure that every Ontarian can succeed. He wants to win the future for Ontario families. McGuinty and the Ontario Liberals care about Ontarians. They have a plan for fighting crime and improving public safety by hiring 2,300 more police officers in our communities. Under the leadership of Dalton McGuinty, the Liberals are committed to making universal health care sustainable for the long term, so that parents, their children, and grandchildren can live healthy, happy lives. The Liberals have hired doctors and nurses, built hospitals and improved access to care for everyone. Only Dalton McGuinty and the Ontario Liberals can stand up for our province.

MIKE BEDARD AGE: 29 years old Occupation: Business Owner PARTY HE SUPPORTS: Conservatives

Tim Hudak has impressed me the most because he has developed a plan that has what I like to think of as having the best “Multiplier Affect”! What will be the affect of these changes?

Who will be affected by the changes? How long will it take to implement? How long will the affects of the change continue to help? Will the change spread in a positive manner outside of the affected target? There is no doubt that the hydro rates have risen above acceptable levels and the health care

Ever since winning the leadership of the Ontario New Democrats in March of 2009 Andrea Horwath continues to impress me more and more. This single mother from Hamilton is one of the hardest working women I’ve ever met. She has a strong back ground in politics starting back in 1997 when she was first elected to the Hamilton city council. She was re-elected again in 2000 and in 2003. It wasn’t until 2004 where she was elected to the Provincial Legislature with a landslide victory in a by-election. In 2009 she became the Ontario New Democrat’s first female leader! Raised in a working class family she learnt how hard it is to make ends meet with the continuously rising cost of living. Andrea has been dedicated to making life more affordable for each and every one of us in Ontario. She is determined to work towards a healthcare that works for us, to create jobs in a strong and sustainable Ontario economy and to get us all leaving within our means. She is passionate for change that that will make green choices more affordable for all of us and that will put farmers and their families first. During this campaign Andrea has been releasing a strong platform for change. Ontario is hungry for change!

We are tired of politics that leave us behind. We need a government that will actually represent us and tackle the issues that really matter to Ontarians and their families. Andrea Horwath and the entire Ontario NDP team are ready to do so.

They are all working towards “Change, that puts people first!”

young people. It may be cliche to say this, but young people are our future, and if these three are representative of all or most young people, I believe our future is bright and hopeful.

Remember, democracy is like a muscle, the more you exercise it, the stronger it is! Learn, get involved, participate, volunteer, and vote!

FINAL WORDS: My name is Jason Setnyk, and I am the host and founder of Cornwall's Rock the Vote. I am pleased to have organized this column during the 2011 Provincial Ontario Election. I would like to thank our participants for their participation. Carilyne Hebert, Mike Bedard, and Nazish Janjua are young, political, and excellent role models for all

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