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Sporting Your True Colors—Team Cornwall Hockey Jerseys Are Here ...
Article by Grant Reso Going to Facebook for relevant news feeds is a dangerous source for most people, under any circumstances. Between useless memes and false celebrity death reports or even the trite “share this post to save Tiny Todd”, we’re often trolled along by Facebook feeds in a sea of strange posts and meaningless stories. It was Tuesday morning where my usual routine occurs. The details of this routine contribute nothing to this story except for one little thing—a visit to Facebook. The first thing to appear in my news feed: The Team Cornwall hockey jerseys are hitting the streets... and stores! Here's the Pommier team showing off their new look! The Pommier team (pictured above) consisted of Andre Pommier, his wife France, and his wonderful father Georges.
Oh yes, I was caught by surprise—these jerseys look great. More importantly, they would look perfect on our front cover of The Seeker and one would also stand out in glory amongst Thom Racine’s collection of jerseys. If you see Thom, ask him about his sports cave. If you do ask, don’t tell him I had anything to do with it! The jerseys! The story! I immediately got on the horn with whatever name came to mind. In this case it was Bob Peters. In my excitement I failed to think I should reach out to Team Cornwall Chair, Gilles Latour or Team/Teen Cornwall Communications and Development Coordinator, Amanda Asselin. It’s okay, Mr. Peters was kind enough to snowball the idea, and I would soon find myself conversing with Gilles and Amanda. continued on page 8
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LA CABANE A SUCRE 2013 – FRANCOPHONE FAMILY FESTIVAL TAKES PLACE MARCH 15TH & 16TH
The City of Cornwall website reports that spring is in the air, and residents are invited to usher in the new season at the annual Cabane à sucre on Friday, March 15th and Saturday, March 16th. The annual celebration is taking place at the Army Navy Air Force (ANAF) Club at the corner of Marlborough Street and Montreal Road and organizers are promising a good time for both children and adults alike. “It’s two days of great fun for everyone,” said Jacques Campeau, President of the Centre culturel de Cornwall. The fun kicks off on Friday, March 15th with the opening of the Cabane à sucre at 11 am, followed by children’s performances, face painting, balloons, a demonstration by Bouncing Beans, karaoke and more. That will be followed by the Cabane à sucre dinner from 4:15 pm to 7 pm (cost is $7 and free for children under 5). Beginning at 7 pm, the crowd will be entertained by the sounds of French Canadian performer Pourquoi pas. The festivities continue on Saturday, March 16th with a Cabane à sucre breakfast featuring real maple syrup (cost is $5 and free for children under 5). Other planned events for Saturday include treasure hunt, young artist displays, crafts and other children performances from 12 pm to 3 pm. From 4 pm to 6 pm, there will be a supper at the ANAF Club (cost is $7 and free for children under 5), and that will be followed by a 7 pm performance by Top Secret at the Port Theatre ($10 admission). Everyone is welcome to attend the events.
MORE GREAT FOOD AND MUSIC ON THE MENU FOR THE SECOND ANNUAL CORNWALL RIBFEST! JULY 26TH, 27TH, 28TH 2013 Get your bibs tied up and your dancing shoes on! Cornwall Seaway Lions Club has announced the date and line for this years Ribfest. The second annual Cornwall Ribfest takes place Friday July 26th, Saturday July 27th, and Sunday July 28th at Lamoureux Park. Once again there is a stellar line up of music. It kicks off Friday night with an Eagles Tribute band. Pauly and the Good Fellows will do four sets on Saturday night – covering the Village People, the Blues Brothers, Jersey Nights, and Gangsters of Soul. The headliner Sunday night is country music recording artist Greg Hanna, originally from the Finch area and now from Nashville Tennessee. Opening for Hanna is Cornwall’s own Switchgear. More local bands and
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According to a statement on the Emailing a letter/opinion piece is giving us consent to Lions Club Facebook publication. Email your letters here: letters@theseeker.ca page, “We are hoping Thank you -The Seeker Staff to have a prominent CMTV host, singer attend. It is still in the works.” An estimated 15,000 Springsteen are utterly surprising. Spearheaded people attended the first ever Ribfest, and there by lead singer and fiddle player John Showman will likely be large numbers in attendance again and joined by Champagne James Robertson on this year. According to the official Ribfest website, guitar, Ben Whiteley on double bass and Roman “The people that attended our First Annual Tome on drums and backing vocals, this Toronto Ribfest has proven something, they love ribs and based collective is ”poised to be the next big thing they love to have a party. Thank you to all who in Canadian music” according to the CBC’s Tom attended or helped in any way to make it a Power. They will be bringing their infectious love success.” Visit the Ribfest website for all the latest and enthusiasm for the music they are playing to our fabulous Stage in Morrisburg. Get to this show http://www.cornwallseawaylionsclub.ca/ribfest.htm and see what the buzz is all about. The show which takes place at St. Lawrence Acoustic Stage CALL TO ARTISTS – TAG’S ANNUAL in Morrisburg starts at 7pm. Tickets are $15 in JURIED EXHIBITION advance or $18 at the door (all tickets general The Art Gallery (TAG) Cornwall invites all Artists to admission). Tickets are on sale at Basket Case in submit work to participate in its Annual Juried Morrisburg; Strung Out Guitars in Cornwall and Exhibition. The Juried Show is a celebration of the Compact Music in Ottawa. visual arts. Visual Artists from Cornwall, Montreal, Ottawa and SD&G compete to share the same THE SEAWAY VALLEY THEATRE exhibition space providing the viewer with an exciting visual treat. Professional jurors will be COMPANY ANNOUNCES THE CAST selecting the work for the show and awarding the FOR THEIR SPRING PRODUCTION, top 3 cash prizes to recognize the most talented “NO SEX PLEASE, WE’RE BRITISH” and creative artists. The competition is open to all The Seaway Valley Theatre Company has Artists in any medium, except for photography announced the cast for their spring 2013 which will have their own competition at a later production, “No Sex Please, We’re British”: Michael date. The Annual Juried Exhibition takes place Petrynka as Peter Hunter, Krystal Taillon as Frances April 2nd to May 10th 2013. The Awards Hunter, Marion Barnes as Eleanor Hunter, Grant Ceremony is Saturday April 6th at 2pm. TAG is Reso as Brian Runnicles, Jean-Guy Quesnel as accepting entries from Tuesday March 19th to Leslie Bromhead, Andy Davidson as Saturday March 23rd, 10am to 5pm each day. Superintendent Vernon Paul, Mike Galt as Arnold Download the 2013 Juried Show Application at Needham, Alison Latimer as Barbara, Frances http://www.tagcornwall.ca/wpColette as Susan, Michael DeWolfe as the delivery content/uploads/2013/01/2013-Juried-Showman. All performances will be staged at Dream Application.pdf Builder Studios, 2107 Second Street West. Dates and curtain times are as follows: Friday, May 17, NEW COUNTRY REHAB’S HIGH 7:30 pm; Saturday, May 18, 7:30 pm; Sunday, May 19, 1:30 pm; Thursday, May 23, 7:30 pm; Friday, VOLTAGE SOUND IN MORRISBURG May 24, 7:30 pm; Saturday, May 25, 7:30 pm. ON APRIL 6TH Advance tickets are $20.00 each and will be On April 6th we have a band that has been available at the Cornwall Square admin office tearing up the Canadian, US and European from Monday, March 11. Seating is limited so get festival and folk scene with their high voltage altyours early. Advance tickets for “Cakewalk”, the country sound for the past couple of years: New SVTC’s summer production (playing July 18 to 27, Country Rehab. If you are a fan of country music, seats $20.00 each), will also be available. This play be prepared to have your socks blown off. If you’re is produced by Jennifer Bellemore and directed by not a fan of country be prepared to reassess that David Barnes. Produced by special arrangement view. Their originals are spectacular and their with Samuel French, Inc. covers of artists like Hank Williams or Bruce Continued on page 13
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Stompin Tom has Connection to Cornwall Resident Smokey Leger
Cornwall Ontario — The recent passing of Stompin’ Tom Connors will solidify his place in Canadian history as a true patriot and music legend. Connors sang about all things Canadiana, and was a national treasure, whose songs have made him a Canadian icon.
However, few people are aware of his connection to local Cornwall resident, Smokey Leger. Smokey, whose born name is Lucien Leger, has used the stage name “Smokey Martin” throughout his musical career which spans back to the 1940s. Around 1947, at the young age of eighteen, Leger wrote a song titled “Waltz of the Bride” which Connors went on to record in the early 1970s, and included on his Pistol Packin’ Mama LP, released in 1971. He also included the song on the Stompin’ Tom Connors Sings 60 More Old Time Favourites LP in 1976.
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Connors was an early fan of Smokey’s band and used to watch them perform live shows as a youngster, when Leger was part of the Hal Lone Pine group in Eastern Canada. Connors was a mere eight or nine years old when he used to see them play.
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Leger’s band at the time, Hal Lone Pine, was signed to RCA Victor Records and released numerous 78 rpm and LPs throughout the late 1940s and 1950s. Leger, a prolific songwriter, wrote many of the songs for the group for which he is accredited. The Lone Pine group was fronted by husband-wife singing team, Harold and Betty Breau – parents of the late guitar sensation, Lenny Breau, who is disputedly one of Canada’s, and the world’s greatest guitarists of all-time. Coincidentally, Leger showed Lenny some of his first chords on the guitar.
It was not till the early seventies when Leger and Connors actually met, when Leger knocked on Connors’ dressing room door, during a stop at the Water Street Arena while touring with Wilf Carter. Leger remembers the bass player opening the door, and then asking if he could speak with Connors. The bass player invited him in and told Connors there was someone here to see him. Leger told Connors he wanted to thank him for recently recording his song, “Waltz of the Bride.” Connors offered Leger a seat and the two chatted for awhile over a beer. Connors explained that as a child, he used to go watch Leger perform with the Hal Lone Pine group in Prince Edward Island. At the time, Connors was living in Skinners Pond, and Leger’s group would do a live, weekly radio show for CJRW in nearby Summerside, PEI. Leger remembers Connors as “a good songwriter, a good businessman, and a heck of a nice guy.” In fact, he claims that it was no secret that Connors was known to cover the mortgage payments of some of his fishermen friends when times got tough. “He was a very good-hearted man,” recalls Leger. After returning to Cornwall in the early 1950s, Leger went on to release a solo record, titled Love at First Sight, also under the RCA Victor label. Leger received a card from Connors a few years ago for his 80th birthday, which he keeps in his archive of personal musical memorabilia.
HEADING FOR HAPPY with Sara Murphy
Stompin’ Tom Connors is survived by his wife Lena, four children, several grand children, and generations of fans.
The HERO is you.
and two children, you are not truly a family (if you look around at all the blended and single parent homes, you’ll see this is so far from the truth).
Blame it on Cinderella and the old Disney stories. So many little girls, like me, grew up believing, wishing and waiting….that we were going to be rescued. Forget about designing the life YOU desired and later fitting the man of your dreams into it. Society, schools, television and family- so many western world influences - lead us down a treacherous road of ‘needing another half’ to complete us. You are not whole without, we were fed. Something must be wrong with the ones that choose to be alone, or worse, were left behind. This emphasis on the love relationship has been particularly strong in North American culture. Look at the songs on the top 100 charts. You would be hard pressed to find a song that is not about romantic love or loss. If you look at many eastern cultures, there is a greater emphasis on family, friendship and the relationship with one’s SELF and community. And maybe this issue isn’t gender-specific. I know of so many men AND women that have moved from one relationship right into another, without any time to breathe in between. Most of these folks have not spent any time alone. No time to heal their emotional wounds or gain enough strength to feel confident standing on their own. Why are some people so afraid to be alone? Perhaps some feel that being alone makes them deficient. After all, our society has taught us that if your family does not consist of two adults
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Could it be that the quiet alone time would force them to face their inner demons and they are not prepared to deal? Moving into another relationship immediately with unresolved issues facilitates denial. All this does, however, is carry garbage over into a new relationship. Same old you, brand new pile of you-know-what. Maybe it is money. Security. Sake of the children. How easy does it become to accept a half-love relationship and tolerable misery in order to avoid upsetting the order of things? The truth is, however, often two poorer, happy homes are a much better trade-off than one utterly miserable one. It took me over 30 years to realize that a knight-in-shining-armour was not coming to sweep me off my feet and take me to his castle where his servants would wait on me while I sat and ate bonbons. No wise man is going to knock on your door and give you the answers to your burning life’s purpose questions. No magician will turn your life into the one you had always imagined. The rescue party is NOT on the way. Like the Paperbag Princess, Mulan and the brave Disney heroines of today, if you look closely, you already have your knight. Because, the HERO is you.
Sara Murphy is a freelance journalist, musician, cancer survivor, community cheerleader and mom. To reach Sara for questions or comments, email saramurphymedia@gmail.com You can also visit her websites at www.saramurphymusic.com or www.saramurphymedia.com
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5 Questions with North Dundas Mayor ERIC DUNCAN – 2014 Election, Arts & Culture and more
North Dundas — In October 2010 Eric Duncan became one of the youngest Mayors in Canadian history. At the age of 22 Duncan defeated the two-time incumbent North Dundas Mayor in a landslide victory getting a whopping 72% of the vote. He was previously elected as a Councillor at the age of 19. He also worked as Executive Assistant to SDSG Member of Parliament Guy Lauzon, and worked for Jim Flaherty at his Queens Park constituency office. Duncan graduated Carleton University in 2010 with a BA in Political Science. He also volunteers in his community and he was Chair of the Winchester District Memorial Hospital Foundation Gala. Mayor Eric Duncan answers five questions for the Seeker. This interview was conducted by Jason Setnyk.
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1. You were one of the youngest Mayor’s ever elected in Canada, and you started volunteering at a young age. This summer you spoke to youth at Cornwall’s Rock the Vote, an event that promotes voting and volunteering amongst a younger demographic. When you speak to young people what specific message about civic involvement do you want to get across to them? I have been fortunate to speak to many younger audiences in the past few yearshigh schools, universities, and even
2. In your first term as Mayor what has been the biggest accomplishment for the North Dundas municipal government? Furthermore what is the biggest challenge facing North Dundas right now and what needs to be done to address the issue? I am really proud of our Council and staff and what we have been able to accomplish in the past two years. A key aspect of leadership for me is consensus building and working together, and we have been able to move a lot of projects and initiatives forward because of that. At the same time, we have kept our tax increases to below the cost of living, and we are in a good shape for the future. We are getting a lot of interest from developers as a growing bedroom community of Ottawa, which is proof we are moving in the right direction. At the same time, it is our biggest challenges. It requires a lot of new infrastructure and services, which will strain our upcoming budgets. 3. Do you as Mayor of North Dundas support the Cornwall and the Counties Arts and Culture Council? How would this Arts Council be a benefit to the artists living in North Dundas? Do you foresee economic opportunities and benefits for the towns of North Dundas as a result of the services this Arts Council will provide? Our geographic situation is unique in North Dundas because our residents often direct their energies to Ottawa when shopping, working, and for their larger arts and culture experience. I am always supportive of groups working together to be more effective and share resources and marketing. We have recently formed a local tourism, arts and culture working group in North Dundas to tackle some of local, specific issues in North Dundas as well, so I see the future being
It’s beginning! The lakes, rivers, and ponds are thawing! Soon we will hear one of my favourite sounds- spring peepers! Even at the edge of the city I can hear them. Soon, all kinds of creatures will come to life, like Frog and Toad in their story, “Just Around the Corner”. If you think I am a nut case about frogs and toads, then you’ll think I’ve gone around the bend when it comes to turtles. I will start by telling you the first of a few stories about these fascinating creatures. This one occurred when I was about 7 years old, and I can easily relate this story as if it happened yesterday. I was in the motor boat with my family, heading out from Potter’s Landing to our family cottage. We were crossing the wide part of the lake when my mother shouted over the sound of the motor, to my Dad, “Go over there, there’s something funny happening.” Us kids could tell that she did not mean the “ha ha” kind of funny . Dad swerved the boat towards the shore, and cut the motor. There we saw three men with large club like sticks hitting at something on the shoreline. To our horror, we saw that it was a large turtle. My normally quiet, soft spoken and polite mother stood up in the rocking boat, and I remember to this day hearing her words which came out as :”how dare you….stop this right now…..you ought to be ashamed of
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positive and progressive in our community.
4. A part of being Mayor means being a leader, and when people vote for Mayor they are essentially choosing the leader of their community. Now that you have several years of experience as Mayor, explain what have you learned about leadership that you did not know before being elected? I have truly enjoyed the experience and I have been grateful to work with great people. You always learn a lot in a new position, regardless of your age. There are two things that I would say have stood out for me: - Surround yourself with great people. I realized that in order to be successful, teamwork, trust, and loyalty are key traits of your colleagues. I cannot do everything myself, you need a solid group to help you out in all aspects of your life. - Attitude is a small thing that makes a big difference. For those who work around me, having a sense of humour and not taking yourself too seriously is something that makes your work and stress level manageable. There are times to be blunt and tough, but I am firm believer that you attract a lot more bees with honey than you do vinegar.
5. You are currently Mayor, however you have been active with the Conservative Party. Do you have any aspirations or have you ever considered the possibility of running Provincially or Federally in the future as MP or MPP for SDSG? I am always honest when asked the question about my aspirations. I see myself running for a higher level of office at some point in the future. It has been a childhood dream of mine since I can remember and I am very thankful to have an amazing network of supporters. However, I never plan too far ahead as circumstances always change. I am focused on my upcoming term as Warden of the United Counties of SD&G and running for re-election as Mayor in 2014.
Thank you Mayor Eric Duncan for this interview and we here at the Seeker wish you all the best!
yourselves…..that poor animal…..”. Before our eyes, our mother had been transformed into an environmentalist, a turtle lover, a heroine! Of course this pause gave Mr. (or Mrs.) Turt the chance to slither into the depths of the lake. The men sheepishly got into their boat and took off, to the sound of us all cheering and praising Mum’s success at saving this magnificent creature! Dad, although not as vocal as us, was pleased, if not High School Diploma? surprized at his spouses outburst Prior Learning Assessment and gave her a look & Recognition of understanding and pride.
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This past weekend I got to experience just how talented our St. Lawrence College Music Theatre Performance students are. The first year, triple-threat program; meaning they can sing, dance and act, entertained a packed Brockville Arts Centre crowd. I wasn't sure what to the evening would be like, I knew the students would provide a spectacular array of performances and include the entire 1st year class; but it was beyond my expectations. First off, as part of my tri-campus position, I spend time at all three campuses and have met many of the MTP students in those visits and couldn't help feeling like I was watching an episode of "Fame". They work long hours and study dance, theatre and music. The live, breathe and sleep for their passion and it shows.
This first year, first rate presentation showcased all of their talents. There is almost an equal amount of male and female students and numbers that were performed ranged from "Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" to ""Phantom to the Opera, to ""Rent to "Footloose" and so much more. In all the show was about two and a half hours of pure entertainment, 23 performances, a full orchestra and choreography numbers that blew the audience away. The capacity crowd was enraptured in their spectacular performance, and it was hard to believe that this was a first year class and in most cases their first time performing on stage for front of a large audience. The choreography was awe-inspiring and I am so glad I was able to attend and soak it all in. The show is called "New Faces" and I must say, I can't wait to see them grow and develop over the course of their 3 year program. In a few short weeks, the 2nd and 3rd year students will be performing 42nd Street, and I am looking forward to making my way back to Brockville for this exciting show. This show reminded me of the special feeling you get when you attend a live event. the energy of the crowd, the live action on the stage is very moving. Many families traveled a far distance to see the performance and I can just imagine the pride they felt. In the foyer they lined up waiting for them, flowers in hand, pride evident and it was beautiful to witness. Some performances brought tears, some fits of laughter and in all it was mesmerizing. Kudos to the "New Faces" of the MTP program and the incredible professional team that guides them along the way.
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“Healthy Living Wellness Fair” Saturday, April 6th, 1 to 4 pm, 847 York St (Harvest Christian Fellowship Church)….. $2 donation at the door to be offered to Maison Baldwin House. This one of a kind event is geared towards individuals living with celiac, gluten/food intolerances as well as anyone just wanting to live a more natural, organic lifestyle. There will be a variety of local vendors dealing with health, fitness, organic and natural beauty products, local farmers and producers as well as vendors specializing in gluten free and organic homemade goods. Here are more of the amazing businesses that will be attending our Fair…. Lisa Blanchard (Spirit Tree Yoga Studio) Cornwall’s only Yoga Studio! Lisa offers a beautiful and serene studio space where everyone is welcome to enjoy and discover Yoga and all of its benefits. Due to her first year’s success, the Yoga studio is moving to a larger location April 1st, in the downtown core (above Echo Trends). *Lisa will be giving a great juicing demo during our event. Laurie Harnden (Lancaster Massage Therapy) offers relaxation massage, deep tissue, hot stone, thermal palms, body wraps & scrubs, bamboo fusion and pregnancy & chair massage. Laurie is very knowledgeable and truly loves what she does. Cindy Pare Leger (Registered Massage Therapist) Cornwall This lady has a great smile, energetic personality and will take very good care of you. Stop by for a quick trial massage at our event, you will see what you have been missing all of these years.
Anne Lalonde (Ayurvedic (Indian) Head Massage Therapist) Cornwall This approach is a form of relaxation massage that focuses on the face, head, neck, shoulders, upper back and upper arms which are important energy centers within the body. This has a balancing effect on the recipient as it helps them to release stress and tension creating a sense of peace and well-being. Caitlyn Richer (Young Living Essential Oils) Cornwall Young Living offers the highest quality therapeutic-grade essential oils and essential oil-enhanced natural products available today in the world's market. Come and listen to all that Caitlyn wants to share with you, it will change your life! Make sure to ask her about the raindrop technique…something new to Cornwall…very interesting. Liane Lascelle (Epicure Spices) Epicure products will help you become the cook that you have always dreamed of being and your cooking will get rave reviews from family and friends. You will also find a gluten-free selection; spices, dressing mixes and bbq rubs are gluten and soy free as well. Liane will tell you all about it….add some spice to your life!! Julia Beshara (Organics by Julia) She is a mother of 5 and is a true natural beauty! Her organic beauty products are handcrafted with organic oils, therapeutic grade essential oils, and organic raw butters. She will give you helpful tips on skincare and why you should use organic! Her products will be used and sold at a new Spa here in Cornwall “Advanced Laser Spa”. Ashley Moore (Laser Advance Spa) Cornwall Ashley is an esthetician, she provides a number of organic treatments and services, as well as carries the Organics by Julia Skin care line. Ashley has a great personality and will make you feel young and rejuvenated with her skilled hands. Sarah McCullough (Bright Green Dreams) After attending one of our juicing challenge this past year, Sarah was so impressed that it influenced her to start her own small business. She offers a green smoothie service, delivered to your home. How unique and original is that? I am very anxious to learn about this myself, very neat concept. *Sarah will be giving a quick green smoothie demo at our event. As promised this Healthy Living Wellness Fair will be a one of a kind event, not to be missed. Spread the word, help us show everyone what is being offered right here in Cornwall and our surrounding area. Time to invest in yourself and your health…..
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Best Motley Crue cover band in the world CRUED booked to play Cornwall gig April 12th! Cornwall Ontario — There is going to be sweet melodies and rocking rifts at La Maison on Friday April 12th. Rockstar Party Promotions is proud to present the best Motley Crue Tribute band in the world – CRUED! Vince Neil, singer of Motley Crue once played a show with this amazing Toronto based cover band. “These guys Kick Ass”, said Vince Neil. John Corabi, a former member of Motley Crue who played a show in Cornwall about a year ago also had high parise for CRUED. “Great job with the band Ziggy , you guys sound great”, said John Corabi. CRUED and their Saints of Los Angeles show have the more current look and sound of Motley Crue with a three foot bass drum, multiple backdrops and amazing costumes! Show promoter Rodney Rivette explains, “Rockstar Party has been dormant for a little while and I felt it was time to get back on the map with this Concert Series at La Maison. We are also very proud to announce that the Local Seeker have become media sponsors for our Concert Series. Look to the Seeker to find out about all our Rockstar Party Events. I am very proud to bring Crued to Cornwall. These guys really rock and will put on one heck of a show! I invite you all to join our Rockstar Party Group on Facebook to take advantage of all our giveaways and front of the line services for tickets”. Rockstar Party Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2244363646/
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BEER-BRAISED CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE
This serves 10 to 12.
INGREDIENTS:
4 lb. corned beef brisket (YIG sells this) 2 tbsp. grainy mustard or plain Dijon mustard 2 tbsp. whole pickling spice (we carry this year-round at Sharyn's Pantry) 2 carrots 2 leeks 2 parsnips 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 tsp. salt and pepper 4 cups low-sodium beef broth 1 bottle of dark beer (or use 2 cups more beef broth) 1/2 a cabbage, thinly sliced
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METHOD:
-Rinse off the beef brisket and pat it dry. Place it in your slow cooker. -Spread the mustard over top of it and sprinkle the whole pickling spice on top evenly to cover. -Cut the leeks, carrots and parsnips in half lengthwise and then into 4 inch lengths. -In a skillet, over medium-high heat, saute the leeks, carrots, parsnips and garlic with a pinch of the salt and pepper in the vegetable oil. Stirring occasionally for about 6 minutes, until the veggies are carmelized and softened. Place them on top of the brisket in the slow cooker. -Add the beef broth and beer and remaining salt and pepper. Add enough water to cover the brisket by 1". Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 5 hours. -Then add the sliced cabbage, cover and continue to cook on LOW for 3 hours longer. Cook until the beef is nice and tender. -Remove the veg to a serving platter and keep warm. Place the beef brisket on a cutting board and tent loosely with a sheet of aluminum foil. Allow the meat to rest for 5 minutes. Then, slice it thinly across the grain of the meat for optimum tenderness. -Arrange the slices of meat over top of the vegetables. Strain the cooking liquid and drizzle it over top of the meat and veg. ENJOY!
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shown their support by wearing the Team Cornwall Hockey Jersey. It’s a great piece that can be worn both on and off the ice”.
If you don’t know Gilles Latour, make an effort to meet him. He’s a very laid back guy and quite likeable. He was more than enthusiastic about promoting the glorious jerseys. “The Team Cornwall Hockey Jersey highlights Cornwall’s achievements in both business and athletics,” he says. “Team Cornwall succeeds through the incredible teamwork of its members (ambassadors). The jersey symbolizes our teamwork, and fits in nicely with Cornwall’s status as a hockey town.”
In a conversation with my good friend Andre Pommier, we discussed how attractive the jerseys were and how it’s a great piece of apparel to show our Cornwall pride. The call is about to end when he added “We should get together sometime soon when the weather is nice and have a drink”. Oh Andre! Yes we should. But that’s another story for another issue.
The Team Cornwall Hockey Jersey, first unveiled at the December 2012 Year-In-Review, is available for purchase by anyone, regardless of membership with Team Cornwall. Amanda adds, “Members of our community – including our Mayor – have
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-Pre-heat your oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a small baking sheet with a chunk of solid vegetable shortening. Set this aside for now. -Assemble all of the ingredients for your bread. -Place the Graham flour, sugar, baking powder and soda and salt in a bowl and whisk to lighten it. -Cut the butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry blender or a fork, until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add in the raisins and toss to blend. -Pour in the buttermilk all at once. Gently combine using a fork until just moistened. Don't overmix. Now, using your hands, gently gather up the dough and form it into a ball. -Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured board and knead it gently for about a minute with the palms of your hands. Shape the dough into a smooth round ball. Place it on the greased baking sheet. -With your hands, flatten out the ball of dough into a 7" circle. It will be about 1-1/2" thick. Using a long bladed knife, cut a cross into the dough about halfway through it's thickness. -Bake the bread for 30 to 40 minutes, until it is golden in colour and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom and sides using a wooden spoon. -Place the baked bread on a wire cooling rack and brush over the top and sides with the melted butter. Before serving, you can very lightly dust the top of the bread with just a tiny bit of flour. Slice and ENJOY!
To order your own personalized Team Cornwall Hockey Jersey, contact Team Cornwall through e-mail (apparel@teamcornwall.com), their Facebook page, or by phone (613-932-9000).
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CLARA'S RIB – BOOK TALK AND SIGNING. Anne Raina, author and keynote speaker to standing room only crowds in Toronto speaks about her book and true story of a young girl coming of age in a tuberculosis hospital in the 1940s and 1950s. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17 - 7:00 PM AT THE LIBRARY FREE PROGRAM. CALL THE LIBRARY TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT. 613-932-4796.
LEARN HOW TO PERFORM CPR at the library AND RECEIVE YOUR CERTIFICATION. Choose one of two sessions being offered on MONDAY, APRIL 22 OR MONDAY, APRIL 29 - 6:00 PM 16 years of age or older. Limited spots. Call the library to reserve your spot. 613-932-4796.
CORNWALL AND THE WAR OF 1812,
a full colour pictorial history of the Cornwall’s role in the War of 1812 will be released on Thursday March 28th, at 7 pm at the Cornwall Community Museum. The booklet covers the occupation of Cornwall, weapons used during the war, famous local personalities and much more. Everyone is welcome to this free event, for information call 613 936-0842.
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SAT March 16
St.Columban's Catholic Women's League St.Patrick's Day Tea from 1:30 to 3 pm. Agape Center, Room 201, 40 5th St. W. Admission: 6$
SUNDAY March 17 Worship and the word Pastor Brad Montsion at Foutaingate Christian Assembly 10:30am 949 Mohawk drive
Sunday service 10:00am at Harvest Christian Fellowship on York and 9th. St. Patrick`s Day Dance Party at 2 pm. RCAFA Wing 424, 240 Water St. W. Irish stew & homemade fruit pies. Music by Standing Room Only Band St. Patrick's Day Party from 4 pm to 8 pm. Army Navy Air Force Club, 14 Marlborough St. N. Music by Rick Filion. Bowl of Irish stew: 4$ Celebrtate St. Patrick's Day At The Royal Canadian Legion Mail hall, 415 2nd St. W. Featuring entertainment with Fridge Full of Empties & Brian Graham. Admission for non-members: 3$ St. Patrick’s Day Irish Stew Supper 6 pm. Knox-St. Paul’s United Church, 800 12th St. E. Featuring live entertainment. Tickets: 10$ by calling: 613.938.3704 Navy Club St.Patrick's Day Dance 30 6th St E. Irish stew & crusty bread until the pot runs dry. Music by Leprechaun: Georgie.
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Cornwall Quilters Guild Monthly Meeting 7 pm. St. Matthews Lutheran Church Hall, 1509 2nd St. W. Livin' It Up! Seniors Wellness 6 Week Program Seaway Valley Community Health Center, 353 Pitt St. Call: Nancy Herrington, Health Educator/Promoter: 613.930.4892 x 151 to register.
TUESDAY March 19 Women's Peer Cancer Support Group Meeting 7 pm to 9 pm. Carefor, 205 Amelia St. Topic: bladder cancer. Call 613.932.3451, ext 225 for more information.
WED March 20
The Bishop Cup: St. Joe's Panthers vs Holy Trinity Falcons 6 pm, Cornwall Civic Complex, 100 Water St. E. Admission: 2$ or 2 non perishable food items Ladies Auxiliary Euchre Party 1:30 pm. Blessed Sacrament Church Hall, 321 Tollgate Rd. E. Prizes & lunch served. SMART CITY TOASTMASTERS CLUB- offers you the opportunity to learn communication skills and gives you the practical leadership experience in a positive environment. Meetings are on the 1st&3rd Wednesdays of each month@ St. Lawrence Secondary School (library), 1450 2nd St. East. 6:45 to 8:45 pm. Info: Bob LeBrun(613)9324792 or Claudette Pilon(613)938-2394.
THUR March 21
Christians Listening to Muslims at 7:30 pm. Knox-St. Paul’s United Church, Lower Hall, 800 12th Street, E. Presentation: What It Is Like Being A Muslim In Canada Today
STEP INTO THE LIMELIGHT OPEN MIC Thursday, March 21st, from 7-9pm At Limelight Music Academy
FRI MARCH 22
Casino du Lac Leamy Bus Trip departing at 4:30 pm. For info or reserve call 613.932.6534. Proceeds to the Auxiliary to St. Joseph's Continuing Care Center Reverand And The Choir Boys Concert 7 pm. St.Andrew's - St. Mark's United Church, Johnson Cr., Long Sault. Advance tickets: 10$, at the door: 12$. Call: 613.534.2150 or 613.534.2571
COMING SOON Casserole Luncheon Saturday, March 23rd from 11:30 am to 1 pm. Trinity United Church, Ingleside. Admission: 10$ for adults, children under 12: 5$ Rotary Pancake Day & Silent Auction Saturday, March 23rd from 7 am to 1 pm. St. John's Presbyterian Church Hall, 28 2nd St. E. Admission: 5$ for great food, entertainment & fun! THE NORMANS KITCHEN PARTY Saturday, March 23rd 3:30pm At the Glengarrian Pub Move the Border People’s Fire – Four Corners Cornwall Island This will be a peaceful demonstration so please come on out with a good mind. All nations are welcome. Bereaved Families Adult Afternoon Support Group Meeting Tuesday, March 26th from 1 pm to 3 pm, 216 Montreal Rd. Topic: the journey of grief. Call 613.936.1455 for more information Jive Bunny Easter Dance Party Saturday, March 30th at 8 pm. Navy Club, 30 Sixth Street E. Easter Egg Hunt, luncheon Served & door prizes. Admission: 5$
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MONDAY, MARCH 18TH, 2013 OPEN MIC MONDAYS, 8 pm @ The Glengarrian in Cornwall.
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- 3:30-7:30 pm SATURDAY MARCH 23RD, 2013, THE NORMANS KITCHEN PARTY @ The Glengarrian in Cornwall. THURSDAY, MARCH 28TH, 2013 THE GRIND CAFE OPEN MIC, 6:30 pm @ The Grind Cafe in Cornwall.
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SNIPPETS OF NEWS THIS WEEK from www.theseeker.ca Gallery will survive – TAG Chair Carilyne Hebert’s reaction to 21% budget cut
Cornwall Ontario — The Art Gallery (TAG) of Cornwall was hit with a 21% budget cut in 2013. Some local artists have been publicly posting their opinions about this on TAG’s Facebook page in response to an initial posting made by TAG about the cuts. To summarize, a few have stated their disappointment with the cuts, however they are generally optimistic that other funds can be raised to make up the difference. Some are less sympathetic of The Art Gallery’s woes perceiving this as a punitive measure by the City because of issues The Art Gallery has had getting grant proposals in on time.
Of course these opinions are just speculation, so that is why I spoke with City Councillor Andre Rivette on the phone and asked him if he thought the budget cuts to The Art Gallery were a punitive measure or if there was another reason behind the cuts. Andre Rivette explains, “For two or three years the paper work hasn’t been sent in on time. They are lucky to get anything. We need a gallery, but we don’t need someone who can’t supply the proper documentation. It sends the wrong message to others who are seeking grants and need to do the same.”
City Councillor Andre Rivette says, “for two or three years the paper work hasn’t been sent in on time. They are lucky to get anything”. TAG Chair Carilyne Hébert says, “The Gallery will survive”.
Carilyne Hébert is the newly elected Chair of The Art Gallery Board, a board which faces some daunting challenges in the upcoming months. Carilyne Hébert answers three questions for the Seeker. This interview was conducted by Jason Setnyk.
1. What is your reaction to the 21% budget cut for The Art Gallery?
It is extremely unfortunately that The Art Gallery’s budget was so drastically cut. TAG is a crucial part of our community’s Culture and Art scene. The budget cut is going to significantly affect the day to day operations of The Art Gallery. This will be the first order of Business of the Board of Directors. We must be optimistic and find new potential funding opportunities that can assist us in this time of need. This snippet was from the Seeker
2. Why do you think The Art Gallery had their funding reduced, while some other Arts and Culture oriented institutions did not? Was this punitive or was there some other clear reason given for these specific cuts?
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Our budget may have been cut for a number of reasons but we do believe it was disciplinary. There will be hard times ahead for our Board of Director, our Executive Director and The Art Gallery. However, we cannot waste time reflecting on the negative. We must look forward, make changes and gain a status of importance to our Municipal Council. We are hopeful that our funding will return to its original amount in 2014.
3. What does a 21% budget cut mean to the Gallery? Will services be reduced? Are there other possible sources of funding? Can the Gallery survive this large of a cut?
We’ve recently elected a fantastic new Board of Directors. We will have to roll up our sleeves, get to work and put ourselves in fundraising mode. However, it will be extremely difficult to maintain the same level of service with such a blow to our budget. We may have to modify our programs to keep afloat. We will do everything in our power to avoid cutting major services but there is no guarantee. The Gallery will survive but there will be no room to thrive. It means we will have to tighten up our purse strings, be cautious with our spending and be creative with new funding.
The Riverside Artists Co-Op is a group of local artists and artisans who’ve joined forces to create a cooperative event which would give them a platform to exhibit their work. Presently the group consists of 15 “creators” of a variety of genres and medias, including visual arts, up-cycling, candle making, graphic design, furniture refurbishing, stained glass, jewelry, photography and more. “We wanted to organize an event that would give artists and artisans a forum to showcase their work and the opportunity to network with others and to introduce their creations to the public,” said Roxanne Delage, co-op member. “Most of us don’t have a studio or showroom, so it’s a great opportunity.” The group’s first show will take place on Saturday, April 6, from 10am to 4pm, at the St Lawrence Power Development Centre at the Ontario Power Generation station, better known as the Power Dam, at the end of Second Street West. Visit www.riversideartistscoop.com Pictured (in front from left) are Karen Boots and Mai Liis Renaud. In back from left are Marc Carrière, Roxanne Delage, Kimberly Cameron, and Julia Lucio.
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The Artistic Neighborhood The other day I took a road trip from Myrtle Beach to Charleston, South Carolina to do a gallery crawl. This was a wonderful experience from two points of view that of an Artist and that from the view of the visitor to a City interested in looking at Art. I saw the works of many local artists from the Artist’s Co-Op galleries, with the low and middle ground prices to the well-appointed more professionally run galleries with the big ticket paintings. The Artwork varied from extreme experimental to traditional representational and everything in between. One gallery housing the works of Watercolour Artist Mary White, ht t p : / / w w w. co l e m a n f i n e a r t. co m / 2 0 1 0 - mwpaint.asp?artID=7 ; showcased the painting “Graffiti” which was selling for healthy $90,000.00US and that’s no typo. The one thing I could appreciate as a Visual Artist was the level of ability and originality of the Art was generally as good as any I have seen in Cornwall. This makes me glad to see that on the bigger stage of the world we are true contenders. From the point of view of the Visitor, however, Cornwall is sadly lacking in the ambiance of the Arts.
In Charleston you could park your car, get out and walk four square blocks around an area called the French Quarter and see 18 or more Art Galleries, some small, some larger, a few tucked down alley ways but all of them close together making it easy to look, compare and shop. Within those blocks are other small unique shops and some of the best restaurants in Charleston as well as a few pocket book friendly eateries. There are also two theatres and a couple of night clubs for after dinner music enjoyment. The point being that everything is there, together working to create a venue for the Arts, a sort of one-stop shopping experience. Just imagine if the town planners put that into their thinking boxes and imagined a Cornwall version of Charleston, Old Montreal or Yorkville, even Merrickville has more ambiance for the arts on their main street than Cornwall has. We are worried about saving one gallery from going out of business when we should be worried that there is ONLY ONE gallery. We all accept that making a living from the Arts is a tough business, but with the right incentives to property owners and potential businesses we could very easily transform our Pitt St & 2nd Street intersection into a hub of tourist trade. Imagine the already existing shops and restaurants benefiting from Artists using the empty store fronts during the summer months for selling and showing their art or how about the couple of small park-ettes between 1st and 3rd Street having summer stalls available for artists to rent to sell their work. Permanent shelters set up like a market place within Lamoureux Park for Visual Artists, Crafters and Musicians to entertain the masses. I hate to burst our Mayor and Council’s bubble but no one is clamoring to Cornwall to visit the Benson Center (which cost us a ton of tax money) nor are they crowding into town to visit our Cornwall Square Mall but maybe just maybe we could create an “Artists Quarter” full of colour, music, dance and good food or they could all go back to their little dream world of Hockey Arenas and big box stores just like every other small (and I mean small minded) City.
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POSTCARDS FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY BRAIN by Sandra Taylor Hedges
SEEKING THE ARTS . SEEKING THE ARTS Music is Food Hey Cornwall Folk,
Success can be measured in various manners. Some would say success comes in waves of money, landing that great corporate position, or even owning your company. own When I was a child growing up, my family was fairly frugal, so to me, money was very lucrative. As such, I always told myself I wanted to be my own boss and run my own company. When I was 20 years old I enrolled in the Business Administration Management program at St-Lawrence College, Cornwall Campus. It was to be the very building and halls to which my next journey was to take place; the SEB program, sponsored by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. But now I was 32! My work background leading up to taking the SEB program was mostly in sales and management. For almost 7 years, I was a mid-level manager working at a corporate video store. As local opportunities to move up the ladder were limited, one day I decided to resign my position…by that I mean quit. As I was a bit foolishly mannered back then; it was the second best thing I decided to do. After that, I gained a position with a local bread company and my interest in community grew. My job was to get up with the sun, load a truck full of bread and deliver these products to Cornwall and outlying area. As my duty was being faithfully fulfilled for almost 6 years, my position succumbed to the wavering economic woes of a local food provider…I got laid off. What was I to do?
As most would, I decided to lay low for a while as Uncle Beaver took care of me. At this point in my life I needed a change, something that would fuel my passion and creativity. The passion and creativity to which I speak of would be in the context of sound and music. With that said I immersed myself in sound and consequently began my grassroots research. I engaged in musical performances; both as a listener and a performer, musically volunteered my time to centres and food banks, practiced songs and wrote original content, and acquired a bunch of friends along the way…instruments and humans alike. Now let’s make a business! The business to which I operate is a mix of music motivation, called Sound to Stage. I host musical events and “open mic” nights, perform with groups of people, conduct musical workshops, and help other businesses grow through music. It must be noted at this exact moment that I would have never evolved my current business situation if it weren’t for the SEB program. The program makes you think about how to implement your ideas into reality. If I have one suggestion to the decision makers of the SEB program, I would immediately note that I believe this program should be offered not only to current and past EI recipients, but to all who decide they want a change and focus brought to their lives. I measure success by having the ability to be self-sufficient in doing what I love. “Imagination is more important than knowledge”----Albert Einstein “Knowing is a cup half filled, creativity is the other half” E-mail comments and musical quotes to chuckleclair@hotmail.com or add him to Facebook to follow his events and shows dates.
Chuck Leclair is a local musician, songwriter, musicpromoter/activist and small business owner. He also musically donates his time to the CMHA and the Agape Center and is a Board of Director/Treasurer for our beloved Cornwall & the Counties Arts and Culture Council. E-mail comments and musical quotes to chuckleclair@hotmail.com or add him to Facebook to follow his events and shows dates.
Sandra Taylor Hedges, Fine Artist, Art Instructor, Lecturer, Writer and Creative Coach staylorhedgesart.com focusartonline.org studioonecatsquared.com
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AKWESASNE ART SHOW AND SALE ON MARCH 15TH Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Community Support Program has sponsored an Akwesasne art show and sale open to the public March 15 from 9:00 AM until 6:00 PM at the Native North American Travelling College Gallery. The art presented at this exhibit are a small sample of works created by members of the newly formed Akwesasne Artists Guild who are currently volunteering to work toward building a globally recognized artists guild of First Nations Artists. Everyone is encouraged to come to view the show and sale of local artwork throughout the day. This exhibition will coincide with a free workshop to encourage artists and craft persons to learn valuable skills to promote their art. Charlotte King is assisting in the organizing as an artist on the Akwesasne Artist Guild. Corrine Johnson is collaborating with the Akwesasne Artist Guild to make this event happen. The sponsors of this event are the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Community Support Program and hosted by Native North American Travelling College. Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Community Support Program has scheduled presentations by several organizations and artists with expertise in art promotion. The presenters are: Canadian Artist Representation, MCA Economic Development, Native North American Travelling College, Thomas Deer (Illustrator), Dave Fadden (Artist),
Akwesasne Museum. To register for the workshop, search events on Facebook. All workshop participants must pre-register, the workshop is listed under “How to promote Yourself as an Artist”. Space is limited to 30 people for the workshop. It will take place from 9:00 AM until 6:00 PM on March 15, 2013 at the Native North American Travelling College located at 1 Ronathahonni Lane, Cornwall Island, Ontario.
THE CORNWALL AND THE COUNTIES ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL NEEDS YOUR INPUT The Cornwall & The Counties Arts and Culture Council which services Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SD&G) and the City of Cornwall is an independent not for profit organization that is publishing a free online survey. The objective of the survey is so the Arts and Culture council can begin to identify how it can best meet the needs of SD&G and the City of Cornwall. As an incentive for taking this survey the Arts and Culture Council is giving away two free Tickets to its partner, St. Lawrence Acoustic Stage’s presentation of Laurence Juber with Special Guest Brandon Roderick, scheduled for April 27th 2013. The Arts and Culture Council as an arts and culture leader will be offering services, activities and outreach not exclusively to the arts and culture sector but to the community as a whole. Its first step is this quick survey to help identify what services and activities best suit the needs of SD&G and Cornwall. “This survey is an important first step in identifying what proactive services and activities the Arts and
Culture Council can offer this community. The more people who take the survey the better we will be able to asses the needs of this community,” said Stephen Davies, Chair of the Arts & Culture Council. The outcome of the survey will lead to a series of information gathering sessions held in the Counties and the City of Cornwall in the summer months so that the Arts & Culture Council can meet its stakeholders and the community face to face and ask the important question, “What can we do for you?” “We need to understand that there is no one format for an Arts Council. For every community there is a unique arts council the services the unique needs of its community. We need to get out there and engage with everyone so that we can understand how best to meet the unique needs of this community.” said Bruce Davis Cultural Development Advisor of the SD&G Community Development Corporation who is the Arts Council’s acting manager. The survey can be found online at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BMZFL5Y If you would like a hard copy of the survey, please contact Bruce Davis at 613-703-1978.
My name is Jason Setnyk, and this is my eye on society. Jason Setnyk is a local high school teacher, journalist, published and award winning author, photographer, arts and culture event coordinator, and a community volunteer sitting on numerous boards and committees. http: //jason-setnyk.blogspot.ca
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YinYoga We are offering a new class at Spirit Tree Yoga, it is called Yin Yoga. I recently completed my 30-hr training in Yin Yoga offered at PranaShanti Yoga Centre in Ottawa, with Joe Barnett who is a Master Instructor of Yin Yoga under the lineage of Paul and Suzee Grilley. Yin Yoga is not a new form of Yoga; it has existed since the dawn of Yoga. It has, however, somewhat disappeared from the menu of Yoga offerings in recent decades as the focus has been on more Yang-style forms of yoga. If you are new to the terms of Yin and Yang, let me provide you with a little bit of background. Yin and Yang are terms used in Taoist Philosophy to describe the nature of the universe.
Yin represents the female aspect and is the stable, unmoving, hidden aspect of something:
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Hidden Dark Cold Still Downward Earth Calm
Yang, on the other hand, represents the male aspect and is the changing, moving, revealing aspect of something:
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Exposed light Hot Moving Upward Heaven Excited
As the symbol demonstrates, Yin moves in to Yang, Yang moves into Yin. The two co-exist; meaning that one could not exist without the other, such as night/day, light/dark, winter/summer, etc… This is a holistic way of looking at life wherein each aspect is just as important as the other. Qualities may be different but both and all play a very important role in the creation and maintenance of the universe. Now with that understanding in mind, you may be able to see that our world is very yang. It is fast-paced and stressful, there is a focus on the outward appearance of things and people. Yang yoga is a style that is very fast, powerful and focused on muscular strength building. Our lives are predominantly filled with Yang. This is the reason that it is important to start a practice of Yin Yoga. As we observed above in the Yin/Yang symbol, both aspects are essential and important but are also equally distributed. If we look at our lives, we will probably notice that we do not have a balance of Yin and Yang activities or lifestyle. Most people sense this and will say that they are out of balance or their lives feel out of balance. Practicing Yin Yoga can help to restore some of the balance and provide you with the opposite feelings of a Yang lifestyle. Yin Yoga is a meditative, introspective form of yoga that focuses on only a short number of asanas (poses) held for longer periods of time to allow the connective tissue (ligaments and fascia) of our joints to unbind and become freer. Asana is completed on the floor, allowing time to become more introspective, focusing on releasing and relaxing. A Yin Yoga class is very relaxing and meditative, and also very freeing on all levels; physically, emotionally and spiritually. Spirit Tree Yoga offers 3 Yin Yoga classes a week. Feel free to dropin for a class anytime. We are offering a great New Introductory
Special for those who have never attended Spirit Tree Yoga. You can receive 30 days of unlimited yoga for only $50. This offer is a great way to finally make yoga a daily or weekly practice so that you may start experience the myriad of benefits almost immediately. As I have stated, yoga is a practice that we commit to on a daily or weekly basis. The benefits of yoga are cumulative so that the more you practice, the better you feel. Drop by before or after class to discuss with me your needs and goals, and I can set you on a path to better health and vitality. Check out and bookmark our webpage at www.spirittreeyoga.net. Look for our upcoming workshops for Introductions to Yoga, Yin Yoga and Nia, Yoga and Creative Journalling, or take one of our Health workshops in Raw Food or our 3 or 10-day Juice Challenges. I look forward to meeting you!
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March Break saw lots of activity at Eastcourt Mall and kids got to visit the Easter Bunny and check out Ray’s Reptiles.
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Estate planning can seem like a daunting task, but you’ll find it easier to handle if you break it down into three key areas: distributing your assets, protecting your family and reducing taxes. Let’s look at each of these topics: Distributing your assets - It is essential that you let your family know just how you’d like to see your assets distributed, and to whom. At the very least, you’ll need a will. If you were to die without one, your province of residence could end up distributing your resources; and it might do so in a way you wouldn’t have wanted. Simply having a will may not be sufficient. Many people make use of testamentary trusts, which provide them with more flexibility in distributing assets — for example, you could direct your trust to disperse assets to children or grandchildren at specific ages — these trusts may also be able to reduce the overall taxes paid by heirs.
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Protecting your family - Estate planning isn’t just about dollars and cents — it also involves taking the necessary steps to preserve the welfare of your family if you are not around or become incapacitated. Consequently, you’ll need to name a guardian for your minor children - someone who can step in and raise them should anything happen to you and your spouse. And when your children are adults, you’ll want to help them with decisions that could prove agonizing. For example, by creating a living will, you can state whether you want your life prolonged if you ever face a terminal illness or catastrophic brain injury and are no longer able to make decisions for yourself. Please note, the
Tradeshow Season! It is tradeshow season! A wonderful time of year for some, not so much for others. Having done many, many tradeshows over the past 22 years I have personally developed a love for certain parts of the tradeshow experience, and almost a hatred for other parts! Observing what others create for their booth space and how they interact with others (fellow booth members and potential customers) has certainly given me many ideas of the good and bad.
GREAT IDEAS Do you really need “giveaway swag”? Think about it ... do people really need another pen, mouse pad, coffee mug or reusable water bottle? If you are going to spend good money on this, choose something unique and different that will appeal to a wide range of people and that identifies with your business. Or, consider a really unique item that interested parties can put in a free ballot to win. It will likely draw attention to your booth (good for you!), it will likely give you information to create a targeted database (good for you again!) and you won’t find your “giveaway swag” tossed somewhere later on. Many booths have themes and this is a great way to attract visitors to your booth. Expand this attraction by customizing booth staff attire to align with the booth theme. This will help to break the ice with tradeshow attendees and make it easier and faster to engage into conversation. Be careful here though, a little humour
Reducing taxes - Subject to certain exceptions, individuals are deemed to have disposed of all of their assets in the moment before death. This can trigger unrealized capital gains or losses. Depending on the assets in your estate, your heirs may never have to worry about taxes payable on your death. However, if you have assets in a registered account, such as an RRSP or RRIF, there is a very good chance that there will be taxes payable on your death. You may want to look for ways to reduce these taxes. You could, for instance, make charitable gifts, creating deductions to offset taxes due. You may also want to consider permanent life insurance. By purchasing sufficient insurance, you can have the death benefit from the policy cover the tax payable on death. This is especially helpful if there are illiquid or sentimental assets that will have a significant that your heirs can't or won't sell to cover the tax bill. Estate planning can be a complex process, so you’ll want to consult with your financial, tax and legal advisors. It will take time and effort, but it’s worth it to leave the type of legacy you desire. Edward Jones, its associates and financial advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice. Please consult your attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation. 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
can go a long way but avoid going overboard and embarrassing yourself and your staff with over the top costumes and/or accessories. Many visitors will stop by your booth to “chat” – you can spend a great deal of time with someone only to find out 20 minutes later that they are not your targeted customer, or would be interested in a different product you might have, other than the one you are discussing. One way to “qualify” a booth visitor is to pleasantly introduce yourself and ask the visitor to do the same. This will give you the opportunity to move the conversation in the right direction, or to shorten it providing more time for you to engage with others. BAD IDEAS Embarrassing costumes and outfits. There is a line between looking professional and looking ridiculous. Follow your booth theme, but if your staff begin a conversation by apologizing for their appearance, you should re-think it. Putting a smile on someone’s face is fun, but not at the expense of your public image.
with potential customers. Being vague regarding product availability, delivery time and price, is a quick way to turn off a potential customer. Typically, if a visitor asks about price it is a buying signal. If you are unwilling to provide this information up front, it sends a negative message. Providing a basic price gives the potential customer a way to gauge if they are able to consider your service or product.
LEARNING FROM OTHERS You can learn a great deal by observing what other businesses create for their displays and how they interact with booth visitors. Before the show opens in the morning take a few minutes and walk around the tradeshow floor and chat with other exhibitors about their booth. Enjoy ! Candy Pollard, Business Consultant Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre 100 Water Street East, Suite 104, P.O. Box 877, Cornwall, ON K6H 5T9 Direct Line 613-933-0074 www.businessenterprisecentre.ca
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When people hear the words “estate planning,” they often assume it’s an activity only for retirees or near-retirees, but if you have a family, it’s never too soon to create your estate plan.
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Cornwall Optimist Minor Softball League OUR FEATURE PLAYER -- JOHN BORDEN
EYE ON SPORTS by David Murphy
As one of our veteran players, John Borden has been playing softball since 2002, when, as a 5-year old, he played the game at St. Theresa’s Park. He had originally tried soccer at the age of 4, but after watching his older brother Joshua play softball for many years, John decided on softball as his game of preference. During his spare time, John plays other sports of interest such as basketball and street hockey.
In my brief involvement with Cornwall Girls Hockey Association, my eight year old daughter is about to wrap up her 2nd season with the organization, I’m constantly amazed at how it’s so much about the group and not the individual. The concept of “team” can sometimes be lost in sports but a recent fundraiser at the Benson Centre had the Typhoons coaches face off against the Fastbreakers (women’s team) combined with a CGHA Alumni game and raised more than $6500 for a very special member of the Association. Madison Primeau continues to battle brain cancer. Her goal is to return as a player and after watching the outpouring of support for her and her family from the CGHA, I have no doubt that goal will be reached. When Madison stepped onto the ice for the ceremonial drop of the puck to begin the event, there weren’t too many dry eyes on either bench or in the crowd. It’s always said that hockey is like one big family. After that fundraiser, I’m glad to be a part of such a great family. The strength and courage Madison and her family have shown in the toughest of times should be an inspiration for all of us.
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Anyone who knows John realizes first hand that he is very passionate about the game and gives it his all at every game. As a veteran player, John knows the game and he is an asset on any team he’s drafted on. Rarely does John miss a game showing true commitment to the summer sport in which he is involved. His team can always count on him ! He is also known as an awesome catcher and, somehow, always ends up playing in that position where he displays his leadership qualities by taking the time to help coach his team mates in positional play and responsive readiness to eventual defensive reactions.
As a recreational league, we like to recognize our veteran players like John who are ready to help out the new player or perhaps guide a player with less experience. Being around Bantam players all season as my own son plays at this level, I know how the players re-count the stories about softball to their friends and how they’re still laughing about it months and even years later. Of course, there’s lots of camaderie at the Bantam level as many of our players have known each other for over 5 years; in John’s case, over 10 years. There’s a common bond on the field and it’s evident at this level of play. We commend John for participating in our softball league and especially for making it so much fun for everyone around him.
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Can you believe I’ve gotten away with writing a dozen of these things and only a few death threats and house toilet paperings! Seriously I do get egged a lot! We recently brought my son to Jack the Giant Slayer in 3D. I was really excited to see it as well) Nicholas Hoult was a great Jack. Like the fairy tale versions, he runs off to sell his horse and cart (for his uncle), loses said horse and cart, gets beans…yadda, yadda, yadda… So that we know. The movie gives a twist, adds in a boy meets girl, defends pretty girl, girl ends up being the princess, who ends up in Jack’s house…you get the rest of the story.
All-star cast. Stanley Tucci is superb in his role as Roderick, the would-be next king and current advisor to the king. Ewan McGregor plays the head of the Princess’ protectors, Elmont, and really ties things together nicely. He even delivers some nice one-liners (great one at the end of the movie) and looks dashingly handsome as he survives near death experiences throughout the complete film. One of my all-time favorite English actors Bill Nighy voices the character of General Fallon the head of the giants, and delivers a very solid performance.
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Last week was the celebration of International Women’s Day. This special worldwide celebration arose out of a long-standing movement for women to participate equally in society, and we Canadians partake fully in this great day. Hurrah Canada! What concerns me though is the lack of women in Canadian politics. Canada is showing a huge gender gap on the political landscape ranking 45th for the number of women represented in Parliament compared to other countries. I know, I know, we have had one female prime minister, one in twenty-eight I might add since the year 1867! Not only do I think this is disappointing, it is downright blasphemy as women’s lives reflect a different set of experiences that requires appropriate representation and we represent 52% of the population. I think we don’t enter into the political arena for a variety of reasons. One, who has the time? If you are a typical career woman with kids and a house to maintain, we are busy. Busy with the childrearing, shopping, housecleaning and did I forget to mention pleasing your man and looking like a super model. Ok maybe not a super model, but like we just stepped out of a salon? We do it all. So, we should only enter into this arena when our husbands have moved onto their second “younger” wives, kids off to University and we have spent the last 20 years of our lives gaining the necessary experience of domesticity which also now includes pseudo stripper. Also, the political arena is tough, aggressive, intimidating and dominated by males. As we all know, most women really don’t like to get their hands dirty, nor fight as they fancy naughtiness, wink-wink, instead. They would prefer to spend their quiet time sitting in a salon getting their nails done and talking about the latest Brangelina saga, “Is that Angelina pregnant again?”, then take on the serious business of government.
Seriously! I think the reason why women don’t enter is because women haven’t been asked and our current political culture isn’t conducive to supporting women in politics in the first place. We have not prioritized, like other countries, the advancement of women in the political domain. We also trash and criticize harshly female leaders today. Who wants the constant barrage of extremely nasty, sexist and seriously inappropriate criticism. It’s not for the faint of heart. I don’t want to pit one gender over another and I believe in the “best human for the job”, not a leprechaun (Happy St. Paddy’s day by the way) however, we need a more balanced culture and the positive contribution that women can make in the political arena cannot be ignored. So to all you women out there, put down that frying pan, take off the apron, unplug the iron, and put your best leg, um your best self forward and give politics a try.
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The movie was very well done in my opinion. The CG was outstanding, and the arms in the big battle scene at the climax were spectacularly created. They even tie the ending to current times, which I thought was very creative and leave with the sense that the giants are still up there waiting to pounce the next time someone plants a magic bean and down the vine we go. So what was my problem with it? Well, out of all the giant’s treasures (golden harp, gold coins, golden cups, etc.) Jack only grabs a Faberge knock-off. If I was a poor peasant tenant farmer I would have grabbed at least 5 or 100 gold pieces. The Princess (Eleanor Tomlinson) I think for me was one of the weakest points. I’m sorry. She’s a lovely young woman (20 years old) however I just didn’t buy her “I need to be free and see the world” routine, as it’s her rebelliousness that gets her into the pickle she’s in. Some people I’ve talked to said the movie was predictable. Of course it is! The story is hundreds of years old! The greatness of the film is how they took that very old story and made it new! I would recommend you catching Jack on the big screen. The AVX 3D was crappy as usual, so if you can see it in 2D you’ll enjoy it a whole lot more! When’s G.I. Joe out again? Keep it reel my movie geeks!
I recently purchased a small telephone table from the very talented Tracey Doogan of Red Wind Studio.
Tracey takes tired furniture--and other items--and gives them new life by recycling, refinishing and repurposing them. That in itself is a very cool thing, but what's even cooler is discovering the history behind her pieces. Tracey doesn't tell people where the pieces they purchase came from, but Cornwall is a small town and sometimes, as in my case, the history just finds you. I was standing at the I am Woman show on March 3rd when Heather Robertson came walking by. This woman is a wonderful human being and a role model for many women in business in our community. She congratulated me on my participation in the Eagle's Nest Business Plan Competition and we started talking about Tracey and how wonderfully unique her art is. I mentioned having given some items to Tracey and Heather said likewise. She talked about an "old telephone table" that Tracey turned into a wonderful showpiece.
Heather's husband made this small table when he was in high school in wood shop class. He was 17 at the time. "If Tracey didn't sand it down too much, you probably still can see his initials underneath." Heather's husband died when her children were still very young, but the table stood in the house witnessing many of their milestones. Over the years, new furniture replaced the old and the table found its way to storage. With her kids all grown up, moved out and even grandchildren now, Heather simplified and uncluttered her space. Finding the table amongst the stored items, she felt it was the right time to part with it, leaving it to Tracey to give it a new life. That table ended up in my bedroom.
In its short stay at my house, It has already witnessed my kids fighting over toys, losing their baby teeth, running high fevers, making silly faces... It has seen hugs, kisses and a whole lot of love. Today, I moved it to the Seeker's office where it will stand proud, ready to help customers with papers, coffee cups or whatever else they may carry, adding a whole new chapter to its already long biography. Oh if tables could talk
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