Local Seeker Issue 42

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Vol. 2, Issue 42

Nov. 4, 2011

about CORNWALL PEOPLE for CORNWALL PEOPLE by CORNWALL PEOPLE

"The man of steel" . . . and his team

Pictured here: Dr. Paul Poirier, Registered Massage Therapist Megan Crossthwaite and Denise March

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On August 25, 1939, guards were placed along the St. Lawrence Canal and at the Cornwall Armoury. Six days later Nazi Germany attacked Poland.

Immediately, the Canadian government authorized the formation of the 1st and 2nd Canadian Divisions and called an emergency session of Parliament. On Sept. 10, 1939, Canada declared war, ushering in six years of world conflict.

Cornwall a town of 14,000, was immediately united in its response. Contributing over 4,000 men and women to the war effort, equally represented by English and French speaking citizens, the town boasted one of the highest per capita volunteer rates in Canada.

Locally, the SD & G Highlanders were mobilized on June 18, 1940, as an infantry unit of the 3rd Canadian Division under the command of Lt.-Col. Franklin. The next year, now under the command of Lt.-Col. Hicks-Lyne, the Glens were sent to Britain and were subsequently some of the first troops to land on the beaches of Normandy, on D-Day, June 6, 1944.

Of the 3,342 officers and men of the 1st Battalion who fought their way from Normandy to Germany, 278 were killed and 781 wounded. Of the 4,000 Cornwallites who served throughout the war, 183 were killed in action: ten sailors; 109 soldiers and 64 airmen.

Above: On August 24, 1916, the St. Lawrence Chapter of The Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire, presented the 154th Battalion with their Colours at the Cornwall Athletic Grounds (now Joe St. Denis Field.)

The Home Guard. With the outbreak of war in 1939, 150 officers and men were called out to guard the Cornwall Canal. This contingent was stationed at the head of Sheek Island. Front row from left to right: Patty Walsh, Jim Robinson, Doug Eastwood. Back row from left to right: John Steer, Bill Barker, C. Holden, J. Caley, Wilf Fagan.

To the Right: The unveiling of the Cornwall Centoph, June 5, 1925. The memorial was unveiled in front of a crowd of thousand by Baron Byng of Vimy. The monument is inscribed "Erected by the citizens of Cornwall and suburbs in sacred memory of those who gave their lives in the Great War for Liberty and Justice, 1914 - 1918." In this postcard the 21st Battalion Canadian Expedionary Force is being honoured it along with the 154th CEF, perpetuated by the SD & G Highlanders, the 2nd, and 38th Battalions saw numerous men from the United Counties serve under their banners.

Soldier's Homecoming celebration, Massena, July 31, 1919.

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COFFEE GRINDS by Jason Setnyk

Literary Arts and Theatre not represented on Culture Committee!

Does City Council have the political will to add a representative from Literary Arts and from Theatre to the Culture Committee?

Probably not, however if enough people speak up maybe we can create a healthy debate about this important topic. I support the Culture Plan, and I think the choice of lay members is excellent, however the absence of someone from Literary Arts and someone from Theatre is mind boggling. The time to fix the Culture Committee and make things right is now, before the Culture Committee gets to work. If you agree this is an important issue, please email or call your City Councillors like I did, and let them know!

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City slapped with $15,000 fine! It was a sad day at City Hall last week, as the City was fined $15,000 over retaliations against a whistle blower employee who reported a possible case of elder abuse to a provincial inspector. Who is going to really pay that $15,000 fine? We as taxpayers will foot the bill of course. However my biggest concern is for the safety of seniors in our community. Kudos to the 'whistle blower' for speaking up, it's always better to be safe than sorry. The article in the local newspaper has made many people I know concerned about seniors safety and rightfully so. It might be appropriate for the City to release a statement to reassure the public of it's continuing commitment to the safety of our seniors in publicly run institutions.

Eliminating the per-vote subsidy is anti-democratic! Mario

Leclerc thinks the move by Steven Harper and the Conservatives to eliminate the per-vote subsidy is anti-democratic and self serving, and he is absolutely right! The Conservatives with 39% of the popular vote and a majority of seats in the House of Commons are going to eliminate the pervote subsidy which evened the playing field amongst all political parties. This move by the Conservatives will marginalize lower income voters, and it will only benefit political parties whose base of support are financially wealthy and affluent. Hence the elimination of the per-vote subsidy will benefit the Conservative Party of Canada at the expense of lower income Canadians and political parties that serve their interests. This is not the first time the Conservatives have spit in the face of democracy and fairness, and it won't be the last as long as Steven Harper is our Prime Minister.

New Ontario Liberal Cabinet same as the old one! Brian Lynch says McGuinty's new cabinet is a disappointment. Lynch hoped for new faces and a sense of renewal at Queens Park, and he feels that is not reflective in McGuinty's choice of Cabinet Ministers. McGuinty who lost a majority government, is staying the course, and sticking with experienced MPPs instead of new faces. I think the real test for these Cabinet veterans is their ability to be pragmatic and make a minority government function and work for the people of Ontario. This is new territory for the Ontario Premier and his 'same old' cabinet. If McGuinty can't find a way to make a minority government work, he and his fellow Cabinet Ministers might be out of a job come next election. However they can look forward to a great severance package!

Severance package for retiring? Chris Savard recently asked, “why does SOLUTION next week Jim Brownell get a severance package for retiring?”The cost of over two dozen outgoing Members of Provincial Parliament will cost Ontario tax payers $5 million dollars! I strongly suspect Jim Brownell and the other 28 exiting MPPs will not refuse their severance packages. My question instead is what will current MPPs do to change this from happening in the future? Do the Provincial NDP and Conservatives have the political will to change retirement packages for future outgoing MPPs? In the climate of a 3 - 613-933-233 t e minority government, this seems like the perfect time to change things. e tr S t it P 4 22 ”?

Personally I never liked the fact that the politicians at any level could vote hy the “PLUS W ! for their salaries or retirement packages. If you could vote yourself a raise a pawn shop t s ju n a th re or a retirement package, how responsible would you be with that kind of ‘Cause we are mo es, fine china, u tiq n a e d a tr d n power? Will Jim McDonell write a private members bill to eliminate future Rs, We buy, sell a ell as CDs, VC w s a s, retirement packages for current MPPs, and will that get support in the le ib ct nt. gold, colle usical equipme Ontario Legislature? I suspect the answer is no. eo games & m 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

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Cover Story

"The man of steel"

Article by: Ginny Pereira ADVERSITY...a term that defines something most of us eventually encounter have to overcome at some point...be it, for example, the loss of a loved one or being diagnosed with a terminal condition. There are two ways that one can handle adversity...stare it down and be in charge of it or curl up & let it define you.

There's an expression often used in French..."un mal pour un bien".

This expression, loosely translated, means sometimes what we perceive at 1st as a bad thing might actually in the long run be a good thing!

So has it been for Dr. Poirier. He moved back to his hometown of Cornwall from Montreal over 3 years ago and shortly thereafter was re-diagnosed (for the third time no less) with a malignant brain tumour. Despite having already had 4 brain surgeries (2 of which he underwent awake) his condition is no longer operable and so he's been undergoing chemotherapy for nearly a year now!

He's taken the lemons that life dealt him and has converted them into lemonade.Last year he founded www.bikersagainstbraincancer.org, a motorcycle fundraiser dedicated to brain tumour awareness that nearly quintupled in growth from 2010 to 2011. This new "movement" expanded to 4 rides this year (Cornwall, Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto) and has received much recognition both at the local level but also nationally this year as it made the front page of the Toronto Globe and Mail's LIFE section and it also just made the cover of an American motorcycle magazine this month! (as seen above left) Now despite being on chemo all this time he has nonetheless continued to go about his life of raising a family, practicing his profession and in fact expanding it!

Earthway Family Chiropractic now also has a satellite clinic in Akwesasne on Saturdays open to one and all.

In addition, Dr. Poirier is pleased to announce the services of newly graduated registered massage therapist Megan Crossthwaite who presently works the same hours as the clinic. In addition, in order to remove any financial barriers, Megan has created a special introductory price for you to sample her therapy.

The clinic is also pleased to introduce Denise March as the health team's newest member.

Finally, Dr. Poirier has set aside a limited number of dates and times for YOU to take advantage of a special introductory offer to get an opinion (not necessarily start care) on your own health status. This opinion is formed from the results of an examination which includes the relevant orthopedic and neurological tests as well as x-rays (if deemed necessary) for the low price of just $57. This evaluation is normally priced at $150. In addition, if you have extended health insurance through your work or spouse, you'll likely get the $57 reimbursed. But act quickly as this low price is for a limited time.

People often think "their problem will go away" yet did you ever hear of someone getting a headache because of a tylenol deficiency? Many times, the problem is a PHYSICAL one in nature and yet we're given a CHEMICAL solution by our so called experts. If your oil light goes on in your car...you're left with one of two choices...either take it in to a mechanic or unscrew the light bulb. Many medications work initially but not unlike the engine that seizes due to low oil, down the road your body could breakdown sooner than expected (in the form of arthritis or other health issues).

Earthway's client base ranges from the ages of 1 month to some being in their 90s & their goal is to attend to the specific wants and needs of the individual. Their therapies include the use of certain physiotherapy modalities (ie TENS, cryotherapy, traction, etc) when deemed appropriate.

Their address is 812 Pitt street (in the same complex as Sharyn's pantry) and their hours are very flexible....8:30-noon and 3-7 Mondays, 7-noon and 3-6 Tuesdays and 7-noon and 3-7 on Thursdays!

So, if you're in pain, be it neck pain, arm pain, sciatica or perhaps you're just sick and tired of being sick and tired then don't you owe it to yourself to at least get an opinion? Their number is 613-936-1386 or visit them online at www.cornwallbackdoctor.com a website with a plethora of information including what to expect during your initial visit! Make the call, you'll be happy you did!

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Jennfit by Jennifer Christoff

JENNFIT HEALTHY TIP: It’s best to take a protein/carb shake just before your workout and then just after.

Taking it before your workout increases the flow of amino acids to your muscles during training, giving them the building blocks they need.

After the workout, the shake stimulates muscle growth.

Also, it is important to have a small protein/carb meal 60-90 minutes after a workout.

JENNFIT RECIPE Organic Butternut Squash Soup

Cornwall Scrabble

which was founded in Sept. 2010, held a special meeting on Thursday, Sept. 22nd.to commemorate the anniversary of its first year.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED: 1 - 3 lb. organic butternut squash - cut - take seeds out, peel with a vegetable peeler or knife - cut into 1" chunks 1 large organic sweet onion - chopped 2 cloves organic garlic - chopped 3 tablespoons organic butter 4 cups organic chicken or vegetable broth 1 teaspoon organic cinnamon 2 tablespoon organic maple syrup Sea salt & fresh ground pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS: Over medium heat, in a large sauce pan, melt 3 tablespoons organic butter.

Add onions - cook for 5 minutes.

Stir in garlic and 1 teaspoon cinnamon, cook for 30 seconds.

Add squash. Add chicken or vegetable broth to cover completely.

Heat on high and cover, bring to boil.

Turn heat to low, for 25 minutes until squash is cooked.

Ladle vegetables in batches into blender and push 3 to 4 times and puree. Put in separate bowl and do next batch, etc.

If too thin, add more of the vegetable stock from the sauce pan.

Add 2 tablespoons maple syrup.

Add sea salt and pepper to taste.

Serve with fresh chopped parsley and organic creme fraiche.

Enjoy!

JennFit Workout: CARDIO STRENGTH WORKOUT

Scrabble members from Left to right: Kimberley Thompson, Dave Dolan, Gisèle Currier, Carol Murdock, Norma O'Collin, Mary Geoffrion, Suzanne Hirst, Vivianne Panizzon

Scrabble Results for

October / octobre 2011 Highest Average/Plus haute moyenne Carol Murdock 329 pts.

Highest Score/le plus haut score Shirley Schade 391 pts.

Most Improved Player/Joueur le plus amélioré Mary Geoffrion +35 Number of Bingos (Player uses all 7 letters in one play) Nombre de Scrabbles (Un joueur joue les 7 lettres de son chevalet) Norma Forsyth 3 Gisèle Currier 1

30 Jumping Jacks 5 Push Ups 25 High Knees 7 Burpees 10 Crunches 7 Squats 5 Push Ups 10 Crunches 5 Push Ups 7 Squats 30 Jumping Jacks 1 Minute Wall Sit

Carol Murdock 2 Dave Dolan 1

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COMFORT IN CONVERSATION WITH V.

Live and Love!

I always find it interesting when we talk about personal ‘Stress’ , that people still haven’t figured out that its usually, in most instances, self inflicted.

Think about it, we stress out about work, life, health, our loved ones and of course money. We spend SO much time in our everyday lives just STRESSING that we actually forget that while were STRESSING were not actually LIVING. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve done it and still do it, but I’ve come to realize that living life is SO much more important than stressing over the little things... and we all know, they’re ALL mostly little things.

We all have so many blessings, big or small and we always seem to forget how really precious life is. ‘Life is so short’, we’ve all heard it, and most of us have said it more than a dozen times, but yet we still don’t realize how quickly time and life really passes us by.

How often do you hear “If I was 20 years younger, I would...?” I’ve never understood this ‘age’ thing, why at a certain age do people stop living the life they love and stop doing things that make them happy because they think ‘I’m too old’ or ‘I’ve done my time’, why can’t you just live the life you love and be done with it? I truly believe that this is something that we CHOOSE to do, not something that NEEDS to be done, something that is called.... a choice.

In my short life, I’ve learned a few things, and one that will always resonate with me is do what you love and love what you do, but always remember that you have today but tomorrow is not a guarantee. Let’s keep this short and sweet, tell the ones you love, that you love them and cherish every minute and make every moment count. I know, you’ve heard this a million times, but a gentle reminder is always friendlier then a tragedy to help us remember the important things in life.

I’ll leave with one of my favorite quotes that sums it up nicelyLive with intention.

Walk the edge.

Listen hard.

Practice wellness.

Play with abandon.

Choose with no regret.

Continue to learn.

Appreciate your friends.

Do what you love.

Live as if this is all there is.

-Unknown

This will be my 5th annual send Christmas letters to the troops campaign. It started out as just signatures of Cornwall citizens wishing our troops a merry Christmas.

Then my son who was in Afghanistan told me how he liked receiving letters from back home. So that is where the idea came from. “Write a Christmas letter to a Canadian troop. “ My goal was to get a letter for every soldier in Afghanistan. I was able to achieve that goal, and this year it will be easy because there are only about a thousand soldiers there from Canada.

So since it should be easy enough to reach my goal this year, why not write a letter to any soldier, Canadian or not.

The first year a small group of people also brought me some treats for the soldier and asked if I could send that also. I went from 3 boxes the first year to 22 boxes of treats and letters last year.

The kinds of things that are good to send are: playing cards, candy and chocolate , crystal light singles, as they can only drink bottled water and this makes it more interesting for them. Tim Horton Gift cards, puzzle books, and pocket games.writing paper and pens, Easy Kraft Dinner ( the one you add water to and eat.) and small pocket treats.

The drop off is at the Pop Shoppe at the corner of Pitt and Emma. There will be a box just inside the door for the Christmas letters and they can also drop off the treats and gifts there.

Some soldiers do respond to the letters so please put a return address on them.

Keep living, V.

Thank you, Joy.

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Like everyone, you hope for a comfortable retirement. That’s why you should put money away for your retirement. But once you reach retirement, which financial and investment strategies should you follow to help yourself enjoy the lifestyle you’ve envisioned?

You may want to consider these 10 principles to serve as a roadmap on your journey toward retirement: 1. Map out your goals. Although the word “retirement” means something different to each person, everyone shares the need to enter retirement with a strategy in place. Accordingly, you’ll find it helpful to write down what you want to do in retirement. Then you can determine how you’ll pay for it. As a starting point, list all your income sources (such as your RRSP and other savings) and your expenses (such as mortgage, utilities, food and travel).

2. Plan for a long and fulfilling retirement. You could spend decades in retirement. Keep this type of longevity in mind when you create investment strategies for your retirement.

3. Start smart with your spending. Obviously, you don’t want to outlive your resources, but withdrawing too much in the early years or retirement could put you in a difficult position down the road.

4. Inflation doesn’t retire. If you spend 25 years in retirement, prices could more than double, assuming a three percent annual inflation rate.

Investments with growth potential can help fight inflation. That’s why you might find it’s important to own equity investments, even in retirement.

5. Prepare for the unexpected. Unexpected financial issues relating to your family or health can crop up during your retirement years. To prepare for them, make sure you have set aside adequate “cash” reserves.

If the market has a few bad years early in retirement, you can withdraw money from cash and short-term securities rather than your investment principal.

6. Don't “reach” for yield. To boost your cash flow, you might think about investing in high-yield bonds or in stocks that promise abnormally high dividends. Try to resist this temptation – you can find other, more prudent investment strategies for adding to your income during your retirement years.

7. Maintain a healthy portfolio. Health-care costs are a major concern for retirees. Take steps, such as exercising and maintaining a healthy diet, to keep yourself in good shape. At the same time, strive to maintain adequate health insurance.

8. Keep retirement from being taxing. Many retirees have investments in both registered and non-registered accounts. There should be a strategy in place to withdraw from these accounts in a tax-efficient manner. To manage your tax situation effectively, consult with a tax advisor*.

9. Define your legacy. Work with a qualified legal advisor to make sure your estate plans and the appropriate documents and arrangements – beneficiaries, will, power of attorney, etc. – are up to date. A proper estate plan can help ensure your wishes are carried out exactly as you intended.

“About The House”

Financially Speaking with Brian Seguin

Ten Principles for Living in Retirement

Dear Joe, I have a lovely wooden banister that has become loose and shakey. It does not instill confidence as you are walking up and down the stairs.

My husband hasn't the foggiest idea what to do with it. Is there anyway to fix it? Thank you for your advice, sincerely, Weak and Wobbly Dear Weak and Wobbly, Thank you for your question. Once again we have hit upon another household problem that plagues countless homeowners.

Now depending on your home and the construction of the staircase, the method of repair will vary. In homes build prior to the 1970's when homes were well built, the newel post and balustrade were structural elements of a home and built as such. They were made of substantial pieces of wood and were pinned or bolted directly to the structural members of the house itself. If your home is built in this manner it would take significant force to damage it.

But if it is so, there are a couple things you can do to repair it. First, it you can locate in the basement the spot where the newel post attaches to the floor joists. Identify how it was fastened. It it is bolted, then it may be as simple as tightening up the bolts holding it together. If something is broken or split, you may find that drilling a couple holes and attaching a u-bolt is a useful fix. If the wood has been damaged, apply copious amounts of glue and clamp the broken parts together before rebolting this will hopefully bring your newel post back to its original strength.

Now if your home was build after that with less of an emphasis on quality materials and workmanship your newel was likely attached a different way.

Usually these less substantial newels are either through bolted into the side of the stairs or have a special newel post bolt that is a hidden fastener which screws into the stair tread and extends up into the base of the post where a nut is adjusted to give the appropriate tension. With either system you will be required to locate and access the heads of these bolts by removing the wooden plugs which disguise the holes. These will either need to be pried out or drilled out with new ones being installed after. Once you have located the bolts insert a wrench and torque the bolts to the required tension. If the newel post bolt will not tighten up, then chances are it has been pulled out of the wood into which it was threaded. If this is the case, you will have to remove the post, and what I like to do is drill straight through the stair, through the floor, through the floor joist and install a length of threaded rod straight through to the basement. Now you can install locknuts and washers top and bottom and be sure that your post will remain sturdy for a good long time.

Good Luck, 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.

10. Remember your annual check-up. Consult with your financial advisor at least once a year to make sure your investment strategies are still on track.

As you near retirement, or if you’ve just retired, put these principles to work. It will take some time – but it’s worth the effort.

Edward Jones, Member Canadian Investor Protection Fund.

local Edward Jones advisor, BRIAN SEGUIN (613) 932-6161 89 Tollgate Road West, Unit 2 , Cornwall, ON K6J 5L5 www.edwardjones.com

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DROP IN FAMILY STORYTIME 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (for parents and their children) Stories, games, everything for a fun filled Saturday.

R.E.A.D. WITH DOGS Offered with the help of St. John Ambulance.

CHECK MATES TOURNAMENT WITH AU DIAPASON - 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6 SINGING BOWLS 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

A fun new skill the whole family can participate in.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Annual Cenotaph Ceremony Friday, November 11th 10:55 am LIVE

TIME FOR TWOS their parent or caregiver) and old (2 yrs Great stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts for 2 year olds.

FRIENDS OF THE CORNWALL PUBLIC LIBRARY Monthly Meeting - 7:00 pm.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 BABY TALES - (Ages 1 to 2 yrs - 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Introduce your baby to books, words and songs.

You'll both have fun.

STORYTIME (Ages 3 to 5 yrs old) 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Stories, fingerplays, songs and crafts.

ADULT FRIENDLY BRIDGE CLUB 6:15 PM-8:15 PM. - Study Room ADULT TRI-COUNTY CHESS CLUB 6:15 PM-8:15 PM. - YAC Services

NEW MONTH, NEW ARTWORK in the Seaway Windows.

Featuring a special display for Remembrance Day

by Daniel MacDonald, until November 14th ... and a Woodwork display by Elegance in Wood until November 30th. Drop by 29 Second St. E., Cornwall, Ontario.

Work is viewable 24/7.

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Green Drinks Cornwall, chat about environmental sustainability issues. 7 pm, the Glengarrian Pub.

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FROM THE DESK of Candy Pollard

Customer Service As a new and/or small business owner, there are many issues that require your attention. One of the most important should be Customer Service. Marketing brings customers to you and great service will bring them back, often with additional customers in tow. Poor service will definitely put the brakes on their return and will not assist in generating new customers. Great Customer Service is often logical, simple kindness or appreciation, but it is definitely a big factor in the success or failure of your business.

There is nothing better than the personal touch – answer your phone and emails quickly and be sure to return all phone messages within 24 hours. Every customer wants to feel special, and the personal touch will do just that.

Meet and exceed customer expectations.

Have you ever heard the phrase “under promise, over deliver”? Keep this in mind.

Do not promise a delivery schedule you know you cannot meet or that you only hope you can meet. Give the customer the realistic date, and then surprise them by delivering early if possible. Your customer will appreciate the great surprise of an early delivery as opposed to the frustrating surprise of a late delivery. Always be sure to communicate with your customer and never leave them wondering.

Follow up with your customer. Service does not stop when the sale concludes.

Follow up to be certain that you have met their needs and ask for feedback. You will win respect and good will by making changes as necessary, and you will make them feel appreciated. Learn for the future and then adjust your service or sales pitch accordingly.

Refer potential clients to other businesses.

Yes, it can be beneficial to send business away. Sometimes what you have to offer is not what the customer is looking for. It pays to recognize this and refer the individual to another business that will provide what the customer is looking for.

Remember to sell the customer what they want, not what you want to sell them.

Say thank you ! Say it everywhere … out loud, on your invoices, on your delivery notices, on your receipts, to your staff … never conclude a sale without a Thank You. It will put a smile on your customers face, and ultimately your own.

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Our Public Library is connected to Economic Development An Interview with CEO and Chief Cornwall Librarian Dawn Kiddell Article and Photo by Jason Setnyk Rows and rows of shelves are filled with amazing books, there are computer internet stations, audio visual stations, study facilities, newspapers and magazines, DVDs and Cds, a book store, a youth section upstairs, there are also microfilm readers, and the Cornwall Room too. These are just some of the many things you will find at the Cornwall Public Library. The library is located at what use to be the old Post Office on 45 Second Street East. The large grey two story building is a gem in the heart of our City, and it draws about five hundred people downtown each and every single day.

I interviewed Dawn Kiddell who is the CEO and Chief Librarian of the Cornwall Public Library. She has worked there for over fifteen years, and her responsibilities include organizing, directing and controlling all of the Library's operations, and managing the overall budget. Kiddell graduated McGill University with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Communications, and with a Master of Library and Information Studies. She also has a degree in Journalism from Concordia University. Kiddell is married and she has two children. In my interview with Kiddell we learn what kind of impact the library has on our community – from economic development, to arts and culture, and education.

Jason Setnyk: How does our Library help with Economic Development?

Dawn Kiddell: The library is an attraction for people looking to relocate. We get a lot of comments from people moving to Cornwall. We also attract 500 people a day to the downtown. We have membership from people in the Counties, and they may do their shopping after visiting the Library. We are a downtown destination! Library's directly contribute to the economic well being of a community. We are an employer, we employee people in the community, including students.

Jason Setnyk: How does our Library promote and/or support Arts and Culture?

Dawn Kiddell: We have a lot of partnerships and co-sponsored programs, for example Art displays, writer's workshops, contests, seminars, live music, and arts and crafts are included as a part of our children's programming. We were also the venue for the Eradication of Poverty event in Cornwall. We act as a cultural venue for as many agencies as we can accommodate.

Jason Setnyk: Does the Cornwall Public Library support the Culture Plan?

Dawn Kiddell: As the City's largest cultural institution the Library fully supports the City's pursuing a Culture plan and is ready to help in anyway.

Jason Setnyk: How does our Library help with literacy and education, and what age groups benefit from the Library?

Dawn Kiddell: There are literary challenges in the community. We provide free programs and resources for life long learning, from Age-O-Baby Tales to Senior's programs such as philosophy courses. We have school visits, they pick up books or do class assignments here. Literary tutors from Tri County Literacy meet students here at the library. We also have a special literary collection for new adult readers.

Jason Setnyk: What might people not know about Libraries?

Dawn Kiddell: We are more than books. We have many different formats. We have access to ebooks.

(Kiddell is holding an E-book reader in the photo). People can download books here or at home as long as they have membership here. We've had ebook access for about a year now.

Jason Setnyk: How are Libraries of the 21st Century changing?

Dawn Kiddell: Information is information. It comes in different formats. Our mission is to provide equitable access of information to everyone. It creates a level playing field for everyone, especially in a community that has economic challenges, you want a level playing field for everyone. Libraries promote education, literacy, and life long learning. We have free wireless information databases, and computer stations. Since Blockbuster has closed we are one of the only places to rent DVD's, and there is no charge to borrow them here. We have a licence and have feature films. Movie days and movie nights are very popular too.

Jason Setnyk: Tell me about 'Library Week in Ontario' that has just passed?

Dawn Kiddell: Library week started in 1985 by the Ministry of Culture in the Province of Ontario to promote Public Library service in Ontario. A strong library system is the cornerstone of a strong community. In celebration we have 24 activities occurring during Library Week including a book release, Friends of the Library book sale, the continuation of the Focus Art Juried Art Show, and various clubs that meet here as well. We also have a writer's group meeting, bridge, chess, yoga, and activities pretty much every single day. There has been a French Book Group that has been meeting here for over ten years.

Many of these type of activities occur year round not just during Library Week.

Jason Setnyk: Lets talking a bit about funding. Is provincial funding enough? Also this came up at City Council: Why was it so important to get the roof of the Library fixed?

Dawn Kiddell: The provincial funding model hasn't been changed since it was adjusted in 1997. It represents 5% of our budget. The rest of budget comes from the municipality, and from fundraisers which raise 6% of our budget. About the roof, it is a repair of the old section of the roof that was not done when the building was renovated in 1996. We don't want water coming in and causing more damage and disrupting services. It's necessary to fix it.

Jason Setnyk: Thank you Dawn Kiddell for your time. This has been a very enlightening and educating interview.

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ART SEEKERS by Sandra Taylor Hedges

SEEKING THE ARTS . SEEKING THE ARTS Sandra and Jacquie’s Excellent Adventure Ever wondered what is going on in the Art world outside of your community, province or country?

So do I and with that goal in mind myself and my good friend Jacqueline Milner (Artist and Photographer) hopped in the car and headed west to Toronto to attend the Art Toronto Exhibition. The event is a four day affair that happens every year in Toronto and also in several other major cities around the world, with 109 galleries in attendance from 13 countries. This exhibition is an opportunity for galleries around the world to come together and sell the works of some of the most sought after artists our generation has to offer. It was an opportunity for the two of us to see what the world is buying these days and where we fit into the scheme of things. The art starts with a price tag of $6,000.00 for the lowest I saw to $200,000.00 for one of the highest I noticed, most being in the $10,000.00 - $40,000.00 range.

For the most part we were impressed by the shear size of the exhibition and the diversity of work that was shown. And although there were a few pieces that captured our attention with a little bit of jaw dropping, for the most part the work was nothing fantastic to write home about.

I am a great supporter of the modern art movement and love abstract work but I only found that there were few artists breaking ground so to speak with regard to subject and execution. Other work left even me scratching my head and saying, Okay, so? I even saw a few really bad compositions that made me wonder why this painting should boast a $20,000.00 price tag. This brought me back to my thoughts on what is Art and who decides what it is worth. We came to the conclusion that Art is worth exactly what the buyer is willing to pay for it and the gallery believes they can sell it for. The galleries showing their stable of art were happily doing exactly that with their potential buyers and succeeding, for as the day progressed we saw many red dots going up on the art.

Maybe I’m predigest but I felt the work of the Canadian galleries was some of the best work there, perhaps because when looking at the artists names many ethnic origins were represented giving a unique perspective. Within Canada the Inuit artists work shone, particularly a video performance art piece called “Tungijuq” translated “ What we eat” you can view this video on the following link: http://www.isuma.tv/hi/en/tungijuq/tungijuq720p What We Eat: Inuit jazz throat-singer Tanya Tagaq, and Cannes-winning filmmaker Zacharias Kunuk.

Dear Seeker Chicks . . .

We are not ready yet.

After looking at this “The Capital Theatre” mural at the corner of Pitt Street and George Assaly Lane next to the weekly “Farmer’s Market”, I have come to the conclusion that we are not ready for the Cultural Arts Centre, not yet anyhow.

This is one of the nine murals painted as a gift by the Wall Dog artists in 2001. Thanks to Noella Cotnam and Nancy Beaudette who once again brought these artists to give us another mural at Second and Pitt Street. I am amazed that hundreds of people pass by this spot by driving, walking and shopping at the Pitt Street “Farmer’s Market” and no body complained about this insult to the work of art. City horticulturist should know this is happening year after year.

City was gently made aware of this mural problem in the Condition Report for Cornwall Murals submitted last year.

It is interesting to see downtown people asking for money to uplift the downtown businesses and yet they show no respect or interest in the art murals painted to improve their businesses.

Sandra looking at her reflection in the Mirrored Sculpture. Photo by: Jacqueline Milner , photographer

In my opinion downtown businesses, art community and general public has equal responsibility of up lifting the arts culture of Cornwall. Cornwall has always been known as a blue collar city and will be, unless we show some love and respect for the arts we have or the ones we are going to have, for an example new sculptures in the downtown park. At present we need cooperative efforts to educate the public to love and understand the value of a good work of art and try to washout our impression of a blue collar city. Art community, with the support of businesses who benefit, need to unite in educating the public about the financial and cultural benefits of having a good work of art in public places, before dreaming of the Cultural Art Centre paid for by the public money.

Virender Paul Madan B.Sc., B.Art, B.F.A. Fine Artist, Photographer and Art Restorer

All in all Jacquie and I had an excellent adventure to Toronto, with lots to discuss on the drive back. I recommend this event to anyone visiting Toronto next year while the show is on.

Sandra Taylor Hedges, Fine Artist, Teacher and President of L’association Focus Art Association sandra-taylor-.artistwebsites.com studioonecatsquared.com focusartonline.org rulesforpainting.blogspot.com

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Jacqueline Milner; Regional Photographer, Visual Artist and Environmentalist is pleased to announce that a display of some of her framed digital photography, silver halide prints and a couple of her "White Series" original Acrylic pieces are on display and available for purchase at Fused Elements.

Drop in to 110 Pitt St., Cornwall, ON 613-932-3466 during their business hours to see this and other works by local Regional Artists including that of Jewelery Designer Patricia Pichette. Right in the heart of Downtown Cornwall, Ontario.

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SHIFTING FORWARD with Amanda Marini-Rohde

Scintillate vs. Satiate Recently someone said to me, “Why do I always have to feel satiated?” Another someone said, “Why do I always have to feel scintillated?” They are two very different sensations that thrive on stimulation. Well what is it to feel scintillated? What is it to feel satiated?

Local author . . . an international success story Article and photo by Sara Murphy Journalist and author Shoaib Sadiq has spent countless years observing modern society.

“I see negative things in society and I feel bad,” said Sadiq. “I want to make a positive change and point out some things that bother me.”

Scintillate: 1. To throw off sparks; flash. 2. To sparkle or shine 3. To be animated and brilliant: Satiate: 1. To satisfy (an appetite or desire) fully. 2. To satisfy to excess.

Both feelings are desirable in their own right, and I often battle between the two in my everyday decision making. What are the things that make me feel satisfied? What has the potential to make me feel satisfied? What are the risks? What are the benefits? What makes me feel as though I am brilliant and animated? What has the potential to make me feel like I am throwing sparks off, or shining? What are the risks? What are the benefits?

So, what am I getting at? Well, for me my passion is movement itself. I say why over satiate when I can over scintillate! Every day I dance, and so do you. Everyone has incredible, ephemeral moments that occur in space and time which are true masterpieces. A simple passing on the sidewalk with another person can be seen as a well choreographed dance. Two energies shift passed each other and push into opposite directions. The crossing guard walks a group of children across the street as a strong wind lifts the leaves and dust sending them swirling up off the pavement. A good conversation between two people is also a dance, just with words, gestures and emotions. Perhaps the rituals that we partake in everyday, such as cooking a meal, driving to work, taking a nap, or brushing our teeth can also be perceived as refined pieces of choreography in our busy lives. Think about the art of taking a walk for instance. There is a creation that occurs from the moment we make the decision to go on that walk. I leave my house and my timing is rhythmic as I walk. There are moments of stillness along the way.

There are moments of chaos and colour as well. I arrive and settle.

Often we look to outside sources to provide us with the chance to feel satiated or satisfied to excess, rather than seeking or working towards feeling scintillated and brilliant. However, we all know too much of anything is not a good thing. Where are the opportunities to provoke a spark?

Movement itself is the most natural occurrence in life. Movement provokes change inside and out. We are natural born movers with many interests and facets to explore them. However, connecting with your innate desire to move is paramount in my view, especially in these times that we live. We should embrace our desires and move to find ways to ignite and satisfy them.

Take the time to move in new ways, shift your mindset, dance alone and with others, embrace and sense your body in the world. It is the only one you get.

Lately I have been dancing more and quite frankly enjoying my life more. I still have work to do and need to make more room to move and explore in my day to day life activities. However, I have been taking strides to take the time to enjoy and play in my daily activities. I have been lucky enough to share my passion for movement through several forms presently, such as jazz, broadway, ballet, burlesque and Nia™. All of these forms offer a wide range of movement qualities, elements and principles for instance showmanship, sassiness, drama, grace, power, control, conviction, playfulness and so much more.

Whatever the form of movement or physical practice you partake in, allow room for play. Stay curious within your physical actions and interactions to find new ways of moving and exploring. Before you know it you will be overwhelmed with scintillation. Whether it is singing in your car, playing ball hockey, raking leaves, making dinner, or taking a walk, make room to play, move and enjoy yourself. Pay attention to the parts of your body that ask for it. Take the time to scintillate and challenge the need to satiate.

In closing, how can I wash the dishes tonight and dance through it?

The former lawyer needed an outlet for his frustrations.

He began to use writing to express his dissatisfaction with some of the things he had observed.

The result is Sadiq’s new book “Chautha Aadmi” (Fourth Person).

The book is a collection of short stories, many of them relating to Sadiq’s experiences as a new immigrant to Canada. Sadiq uses humour and personal encounters to chronicle such stories as “Tim Horton’s”, “Second Language” and “The Cable Guy.” Up until he migrated from Pakistan seven years ago, Sadiq was the publisher and editor of a successful monthly literary magazine called “Adabi Chehra” (Literary Face). While living in Pakistan, Sadiq chose to leave his career as a lawyer to pursue his long-time passion of writing.

There, he became a well-known journalist and author, and regularly interviewed celebrities, political dignitaries and public figures.

Sadiq and his family now call Cornwall home.

“Canada is beautiful and so are the people here,” said Sadiq.

Sadiq does his best to stay connected with the literary world in Pakistan.

The busy author has continued working as a resident editor on other Pakistani literary magazines, while holding down a full-time job at a local factory.

His popularity in Pakistan has not waned since moving to Canada, as evidenced by “Chautha Aadmi” selling out there.

As he celebrates the addition of “Chautha Aadmi” to the shelves of the Cornwall Public Library, he awaits the printing of his anticipated second book.

“Mr. Sadiq’s story is a very interesting one,” said Pierre Dufour, of the Cornwall Public Library. “And the fact that it his book is written in Urdu is quite fascinating and great for our library.

We are pleased to have it here.”

The self-taught Sadiq tries to fit writing Shoaib Sadiq with Daph ne Morris in whenever he can. of the Cornwall Public Library He has been spending his few free hours away from his wife and children working on an upcoming fiction novel.

“Writing is such a stress reliever for me,” he said. “It gets things off my chest.”

Sadiq compared completing his book to the happiness the mind feels after a long awaited birth.

“I feel happy, relaxed,” said Sadiq.

Adding to his new found contentment is the bonus that a book that began as a soul-baring outlet for Sadiq, has turned out to be an international literary success.

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kriscrossroads by Kris Ward

SEEKING THE ARTS . SEEKING THE ARTS A Life In Flux What happens when a person that has been a rock to so many suddenly feels like a crumbling mess? I think I had a delayed reaction to some bad news recently. I guess it only figures, because you can only be tough for so long, and then you realize you are human, and sometimes you just need to scream about the injustices, let it out and then start the healing process.

Yes, change is good and it challenges you to stretch your wings and soar, but sometimes wouldn’t it be nice to stop and enjoy the view for a while, maybe plant your feet on the ground and feel a little safe?

It doesn’t sound unrealistic, but when your life is constantly in a state of flux, it just doesn’t seem feasible. Everything is so temporary, it is hard to just enjoy the simple things. It’s two months until Christmas, and the New Year, my new year resolution is to just sit still for a while, be able to make plans that span more than a month with a realistic outlook that it could happen.

If you have followed my blog/column you know that this year was rocked with changes. Some turned out great, some the outcome is pending and some, let’s just say I was not on board with, but will adjust. I envy people who can make plans more than 6 months away, because they anticipate that the people they make those plans with, will still be in the picture.

Two of my closest friends recently embarked in new relationships, and it is great to see. They are suddenly gushing, smiling and happy. Several months ago; this was not the situation, especially for one of them.

She was beside herself and rocked with the loss of self-confidence, mourning the end of a dream and feeling very lost. Now the situation is reversed, and she is the one who is checking on me regularly.

Chances are if my cell goes off, or I receive a text, or my home phone rings; it is her. It’s nice to have especially when that regular call I used to get every day, suddenly stopped. She gave me some very good advice which I am taking to heart. Sometimes things have to fall apart, for better things to come together. Wise words; but hard to swallow when you are the one that is living it and don’t know what the better things are.

I’ve always maintained the belief that everything happens for a reason, there are lessons to be learned from every experience, every disappointment and everything we do. True friendships outlast jobs, careers, heartbreak, losses, change in status, arguments and mistakes. The ones who are there when you are at wits’ end and can’t look people in the eye, for fear you will breakdown in tears, the ones that can make you laugh when you really feel like crying; they are the ones to hold onto. If anything, I know who are the ones I can rely on and who have my back and occasionally a shoulder, no matter what.

I miss having a boring life. So for people who think that their mundane day-to-day existence lacks excitement, just know that some of us are craving it. So if you think that your life is about as exciting as watching paint dry, take heart; that is not a bad thing. I look forward to it, in fact I look forward to painting again soon; may not watch it dry, but that little enhancement is sought.

In my house we are going through the, are we going away for college, staying in school another year doing the “victory lap” and bumping up the marks, or

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remaining closer to home debate. At this time, it is very uncertain what Brad will do, though booklets for places like North Bay and London are being considered. I don’t want to influence his decision. I will encourage him to weigh his options, decide what he wants to do and then support his outcome. It means that both of us are preparing for big changes.

I was recently told that big things are ahead for both Brad and I and that great success is in our future. Well the reality is, we don’t know, and maybe it is. Success is great, but if you don’t have someone to share it with, it can be pretty empty and shallow.

I have great friends and family who never let me feel like I am alone. They are there when I need them and help keep me focused on the big picture.

For now I soar to new levels, and keep learning more about myself. Maybe someday I will find that elusive safe place to land I seek and finally rest for a little while.

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Monday November 14, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.

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MAYOR FOR THE DAY EVENT Katie Vandrish winner of the Mayor for the day event, put together by the Children's Aid Society, felt nervous and excited about the opportunity of a life time given to her last Monday. Katie, a St.Joseph Secondary School student, entered the "mayor for a day" contest by wearing purple on October 14th. As the winner, Katie received the honor of spending a whole day with Mayor Bob Kilger and experienced first hand what devotion is required to lead this great city of ours. Leah St John was the elementary school winner from Eamer's Corner. Lots of prizes from various sponsors were drawn. The large month-long event raising awarness about child abuse was truly a success.

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EYE ON SPORTS by David Murphy

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OHA Boys Gold Team still undefeated with 5-2 win Friday night

I realize it’s only been a few weeks since the return of the Winnipeg Jets but rest assured, the homecoming is a successful one. The addition of another Canadian team to the NHL has only boosted interest in the game that we Canadians have taken ownership to. Fans from coast-to-coast have embraced Winnipeg as either their first choice as a favourite team or their second choice after they allegiance to the Habs, Buds, Sens, ‘Nucks, Flames or Oilers.

Don’t think the NHL isn’t watching – or at the very least, they should be. If Gary Bettman hasn’t noticed “Jets fever” by now, then somebody needs to check his pulse. I’ve read some media reports from some so-called major US markets say the NHL is taking a step backwards and that the Jets are not sustainable because they have less than a million people.

Calgary and Edmonton don’t seem to be struggling at the gate and in merchandise and they’re in the same population boat – and that’s with their best years a generation ago!

Long live the Jets!

Winnipeg’s success only bodes well for the Quebec City bid to secure the next Southern U.S. NHL franchise that needs life support.

And why put off to tomorrow what could be done today?

Vive les Nordiques!

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Article and Photos by Jason Setnyk It was an exciting night Friday October 21st at the Civic Complex with hard hitting AAA Hockey action. The OHA Gold Mavericks (Major Midget team) defeated the Ottawa Senators (Major Midget team) 5-2 in an official OEMHL game.

The Ontario H o c k e y Academy Boys Gold team is still undefeated with a perfect 4-0 record.

Zach Pease had a four point night recording two goals and two assists. Jonathan Drolet scored two goals, and Josh Hickey had three assists. OHA Goalie Zach Fortin had a very strong performance stopping all but two shots.

CHAMPS BOXING CLUB welcomes home the CHAMP

Champs owner and operator Jorge Luis took time to answer questions and speak about the sport of boxing between handling the training session with Hoftyzer.

Close to 100 people attended an open house at Champs Eastside Boxing Club to meet and greet Cornwall’s own boxing champion Tony Luis.

Luis won the WBC Continental Americas Welterweight Championship earlier this month.

Local MMA Gym Manager Frank Marceau stopped by to show support for Champs. The younger Luis also headlines the boxing workout at the MMA gym.

Marceau and Luis constantly heap praise on one another for the work each club has done to promote and grow their respective sports in Cornwall and Eastern Ontario.

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He signed autographs and took photos with fans from 7 to 70, men and women too for four hours. Several local media attended the event which also featured a Benson BBQ and a chance to watch local amateur boxer Phil Hoftyzer go through a regular boxing workout.

All money raised through the BBQ and selling of promotional products went to the boxing club with close to $200 raised.

The Champs Boxing Club open house is just the beginning in the quest to showcase Tony Luis and his Championship Gold.

Future events are being planned.

Tony with Kristian Renaud - an old high school friend.

Check out future editions of the Local Seeker for details.

OHA Halloween Food Drive is a Success!

Article by Kris Rothley and Jason Setnyk - Photo by: Kris Rothley Student athletes from the Ontario Hockey Academy participated in a food drive on Halloween evening to benefit the Agapè Centre. It was a great success!

All six teams from the Ontario Hockey Academy loaded up in the team buses and headed out to various Cornwall neighbourhoods. The kids wore their team jerseys and did a very good job of representing the OHA. It was a beautiful, warm night to be walking door to door.

In total, approximately 2000 non-perishable food items were collected to help feed people in need in Cornwall. In the photo is just a fraction of the food that was collected.

Principal Dr. Kris Rothley says, “we are so proud to have our Mavericks support the local community in this way”.

The teams that collected the most food were the Girls Maroon team and the Boys White team.

All of the kids were very excited to participate, and the support of home owners who donated the food was excellent.

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CHRISTMAS BAZAAR & LUNCHEON

OF THE TEEN CENTRE at 208 Second Street East, Cornwall, ON (Corner of Second & Amelia)

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH , 2011

10:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. LUNCHEON SERVED 11:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M. (ham, baked beans, assorted salads, a variety of pies & desserts, tea and coffee) - Cost is $9.00

with a Fundraiser Spaghetti Dinner & Silent/Live Auction Friday, November 11, 2011 - 6pm

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