Local Seeker, Cornwall Ontario, Issue 49

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Vol. 2, Issue 49 Dec. 23, 2011

about CORNWALL PEOPLE for CORNWALL PEOPLE by CORNWALL PEOPLE

a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year ...

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the Seeker Team Santa’s Helper - Julia, Santa Jason and Santa’s Helper Mai-Liis

See you all next year Friday, January 13th, 2012

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LOOKING FOR a Regal Representative?

Call Tammy.613-935-7318 www.cornwall.shopregal.ca FOR SALE: white oak dining room set, one leaf, 6 chairs and 2 captain chairs, buffet with light inside, paid $6,000, asking $2,000. 613-932-8696 FOR SALE: Black figure skates, Size 10, made in Germany.Lico boots, Stohl blades 30cm. Very good condition. Only $45 OBO Telephone: 613-528-4533

DRIPLESS UNDERCOATING $60 cars $70 Trucks & Vans 5450 Richmond Rd. @ Post Road

613-534-2299 FOR SALE: Oriental Screen and room divider - 4 panel screen with beautifully coloured figures. Each panel 18” x 69”. Excellent condition $400 613-528-4533 FOR SALE: Guitar, Epophone Jumbo by Gibson. Brand new - never used - 1/2 price $300 firm Telephone 613-933-4437 FOR SALE: Medium-Large mink fur coat. Mint condition, golden light colour with a matching hat. $190 call 613-933-4489.

FOR SALE: Icefishing Auger 8” manual $40. Tree stand hang-on style $130. Car cover - cotton $45, call Brian 613-347-3091.

FOR SALE: Mixed hardwood delivered $70 a cord - Cornwall area.

Telephone: 613-330-5856.

FOR SALE: Dinette set, Duncan Fife table and 6 chairs. Asking $300.

Telephone 613-931-2324.

FOR SALE: Dinette set, Duncan Fife table and 6 chairs. Asking $300.

Telephone 613-931-2324.

FOR SALE: 2004 Victory Vegas “Arlen Ness” Edition. One of a kind Custom Factory built. Too much to list. Call for more info. Over $30,000 invested. 1507 cc, Freedom Engine, 7,000 km only Hardly driven, like new. Tel: 613-571-4595 anytime. $12,000 firm.

FOR SALE: Sklar Pepplar Chesterfield, - very good condition. $75. Desk with hutch and chair $100. (moving) Telephone: 613-936-7497

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The Seeker Chicks would like to take this opportunity TO THANK all of our Regular Columnists, as they are all a huge part of the Seeker Family and make this paper so important to our Community with their personal touches.

JASON SETNYK

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BETTY HEALEY

BRIAN SEGUIN

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Coffee Grind, Eye on Society, business and artist profiler

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JANET ST.PIERRE

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In Carson's Cupboard

From the desk of Candy Pollard

from The Sizzle Coach

Real Estate in the City

Kriscrossroads

NATALIE CARROLL

VANESSA REGNIER

JENNIFER CHRISTOFF

SANDRA TAYLOR HEDGES

AMANDA MARINI-ROHDE

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Comfort in Conversation with V.

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Art Seekers

Shifting Forward

JOE ADAMS

JULIA LUCIO

LIANNE BERGERON

DAVID MURPHY

JEANNIE GAGNON

About the House

Business Banter

A bicycle built for 6

Eye on Sports

When You’ve Got To Go

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Wishing you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

See you all on Friday, January 13th, 2012 THE LOCAL SEEKER (December 23 - pg. 3)

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MY HOLIDAY REFLECTION by Jason Setnyk

What I learned from my mother: My mom's greatest gifts to me were not found under a Christmas tree Christmas was always my mom's favourite time of year. The first Christmas without my mother (in 2009) was a very difficult one. I recall the quality time spent with my family on Christmas morning and opening presents; later the whole family met at my grandmothers where we shared good food and had festive happy times. My grandmother passed away this year, and this will be the first Christmas with out her, and once again, that will be very difficult for me. For me Christmas has become a reflection about the meaning of family, and remembering those who are not here anymore. When I have children of my own, I suspect Christmas will once again become a happy time in my life. Until that time, I will reflect, and I will remember. The greatest gifts my mom gave to me were not found under a Christmas tree, instead they were the values and life lessons she taught me, and which I hold dear to my heart.

I grew up in a family where my mother had a disability. She had a horrific disease called Muscular Dystrophy. I learned at a young age that not everyone is born equal, and not everyone has the same opportunities, but in a just and fair society, we help those who are disadvantaged. Jerry Lewis had a television marathon every Labour Day weekend raising money for muscular dystrophy research. The disease affected his family, like it affected my family. I also have an aunt (now deceased) and a cousin who has that disease. When I was a child growing up in Cornwall, the local TV station Cable 11 use to air local coverage of Cornwall’s fund-raising efforts for the Muscular Dystrophy marathon. I was about twelve years old the first time I would help raise and collect money myself. My mother had love, hope, and optimism, and because of her, so did I.

I’ve worked on many fundraisers and political campaigns in my young adult life, but the first time I ventured door to door to collect money, I was still in grade school. When the announcer on Cable 11 said donation tins could be picked up at the local fire stations, I knew exactly what I had to do. I went there, signed up, and got a collection tin. I went door to door for five hours in the summer heat, and I raised about $100. I brought the money I raised to the Cable 11 station. I told someone working at the station about how my mother had the disease, and how I wanted to do what I could to help find a cure for my mom and everyone else who had to suffer from this affliction.

The station manager asked if they could interview me on TV. I thought to myself as a young kid, that it would be cool to be on Cable 11, because I could help solicit more donations. In all likelihood only a few hundred people would see me on the Cornwall TV station, but maybe I could encourage a few more Cornwall folks to donate to this important cause. I was also young, and being on television was exciting and nerve racking. I was interviewed, and I explained how my mother, aunt, and cousin had the disease. I talked about what it was like growing up with a mother who had a disability, and how I was fund-raising, and trying to do my part to help scientist and doctors find a cure. I spoke right in to the camera, I spoke from the heart, and told everyone know how much I loved my mother.

What I didn’t know when I was being interviewed, but I would find out later, is that Canadian children television network station YTV who was also covering the marathon, was getting feeds from local cable stations across Canada. YTV got the television feed for my interview, and it was broadcast across the country. Considering I was only in grade school, I’m glad I didn’t know the interview was being heard across Canada.

That probably would have made me much more nervous talking to the camera. Thanks to YTV, everyone in Canada who had tuned in heard exactly what I had to say.

solidarity, fund-raising, and what people can do if they work together. Despite the efforts of many, they still have not found a cure for Muscular Dystrophy. My mother and aunt passed away, and it is too late for them. There have been various news reports over the past few years, and it seems scientist are getting closer to finding a cure. So all our efforts still mean something. I pray they do find a cure, because watching a loved one die slowly over twenty some years is just terrible and sad, and no one should have to endure that.

I learned about social justice growing up at home with someone who had a disability. I became a progressive and a caring person. This is how it all began for me. She taught me so much more too. The phrase Carpi Diem comes to mind!

Carpi Diem is Latin for seize the day. My mother accomplished this, she seized the day many times in her life. She was a generous and caring person. She had a hard life, but she also had some amazing times. I learned a lot about life from my mother, I learned how to face and over come adversity, to give respect, and to demand respect from others. I learned about empathy and compassion. She was a Leo and taught me to be tough like a Leo too. My mom wanted me to get an education, and I took her advice. I learned about social justice from her, and the need for a fair society. She also had prepared me for her death since I was very young, and how to face death with dignity. I learned at a young age our time in this world is finite, and not to take anything for granted.

Thank you Mom for teaching me so much. I love you.

My name is Jason Setnyk, and this is my holiday reflection.

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.

The Songs We Sing

Lyrics by Jason Setnyk (C) 2009.

We sing of joy, we sing of tragedy An orchestra of drama unfolds Countless narratives and stories are told Yet we always sing with brevity Our memoirs like a faded old mu sic sheet Each character on stage has their own song An opera, gospel, or sing-along Words that can make you ecstati c or weep An amplitude of amiable harmo nies High tempo tunes about learnin g and the new Then the air of wisdom settles thro ugh A repertoire of sweet symphonie s Our parents hum hymns about wh ere we belong We grow up, find a partner, and duet Create a melody of offspring like a poet But our voices grow weary after so long One day we will join that muted choir Up in the heavens of infinite lore Where our songs and voices will be heard no more The curtain closes upon the silent choir

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I remember there was a new record for most money raised for muscular dystrophy that year. My efforts were only one drop in a sea of many people, but I learned a lot from that experience. I learned about

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ALIGHT AT NIGHT A magical festival that will amaze you, fill your heart with happiness, warm your soul and put you in the spirit of Christmas, all this and more, and only a few minutes from Cornwall.

Alight at Night Festival at Upper Canada Village in Morrisburg is a must holiday tradition. With over 500,000 colourful lights hung throughout the village, lighting up buildings, trees and fences, it is truly breath taking.

A spectacular light show, lights synchronized to Christmas music playing, children of all ages dancing as they watch in amazement.

The night air is crisp, folks bundled up sipping on hot chocolate to stay warm as they make their way through the village, and the fact that snow has not covered the ground does not put a damper on this event or take away from the beauty.

Taking a break from the chill of the outside air, making our way into Ginger Bread land…we were amazed once again, as we wondered through to view the display of Ginger Bread houses, themes and people….words cannot describe these creations, I cannot imagine

the hours that must have gone into making each and everyone of these works of art. The details incredible, all I know is being a judge had to be a very difficult; I think they were all winners!

The jingle and clatter of horse drawn wagons filled with people travel through the village, Christmas Carols being sung in the church, bread being made in the bread house, spirits being served in the lounge, delicious cinnamon buns served warm, and the Christmas store…what a wonderful way to spend the evening with family and friends.

Wait, I can not forget the life size Toy Train… choo…chooo…!! It really is worth the wait…that is all I am going to say, you will have to ride the train for yourself.

Until next time… wishing you peace, love and joy.

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Yes, away at the back of cupboard I pull out a scrap of paper with those words. It is so true.

Everyone managed to get through Christmas with all its noise, laughter, and disasters in the kitchen with something burnt, or not cooked enough. Crowds of friends and relatives wishing each one well phone calls to and from afar, and now the last DASH and RUSH to the finish line.

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Dear Seeker Chicks . . .

I'd like to take this opportunity to clarify City Council's recent decision regarding the establishment of an advertising policy.

There have been some misguided suggestions that this is an attempt to censor public discussion. This is simply not the case. The City of Cornwall enjoys a positive working relationship with the media, and it is one that we value and respect. Members of City Council and City Administration always make themselves available to the media and the public.

The City is also open and receptive to feedback and constructive criticism from members of the public. We welcome public input because it helps us to better understand residents' concerns and priorities surrounding municipal matters.

The motion debated and passed by Council dealt solely with advertising and was strictly about the City of Cornwall's right to choose where to advertise. City staff believe that advertising on web sites or publications with offensive content undermines the positive values of the City of Cornwall brand. This includes websites or publications outside of Cornwall. These guidelines have always been followed as an 'unwritten rule' – the Council report simply examined the issue in an open and transparent manner.

The City has not asked the media to do anything. In fact, local journalists already follow their own professional guidelines regarding what is acceptable commentary, and local media organizations already enact varying policies to remove what is perceived to be offensive commentary. The City of Cornwall's advertising guidelines simply mirror the same generally accepted guidelines in place in most media organizations.

Sincerely, Mayor Bob Kilger

Cornwall Transit Employees Recognized For Safety And Service

have driven transit buses in excess of 750,000 accident-free kilometres during their careers.

Like many other public transit operations, Cornwall Transit’s vehicle fleet has undergone some major safety improvements over the last three decades. Annette Piché knows that first-hand.

“The safety of our riders is very important and the enviable safe driving record of our employees is reflected through the dedication that our drivers have shown again this year,” said Len Tapp, Division Manager of Cornwall Transit.

When Mrs. Piché first started driving for Cornwall Transit 24 years ago, the buses weren’t equipped with power steering or power brakes, not to mention the numerous other safety mechanisms that can be found on today’s public transit vehicles.

On Wednesday, December 14th, Mrs. Piché and several dozen of her coworkers were honoured with long service and Safe Driving / Worker pins and certificates during the 16th annual Safe Driving / Safe Worker Awards Breakfast at the Cornwall Transit office.

“It would lift you right off the seat,” she recalled of navigating turns in those older model buses.

Mr. Tapp was joined by Councillor Andre Rivette, the City Council representative on the Transit Committee, CAO Paul Fitzpatrick and Norm Levac, General Manager of Infrastructure & Municipal Works, as the awards were handed out to the employees.

Mrs. Piché started out driving school buses before deciding to put her application in with Cornwall Transit.

Within six months, Mrs. Piché was wearing the familiar blue and white uniform of the City of Cornwall’s public transit system.

“The Awards Breakfast is a way to recognize the pride and professionalism within Cornwall Transit ranks,” said Councillor Rivette.

The veteran bus driver works on both the Conventional bus service as well as Handi-Transit, and she enjoys every minute of it. Her favourite route is the Brookdale / Montreal service.

“It’s a very challenging route and it’s also very busy,” she said. “You get to meet a lot of people.”

"I would like to congratulate those who have been acknowledged today for their achievements in safety. You deserve it! Driving a bus and being on the road all the time is a huge responsibility, and I thank you for your contributions to City Transit", said Transit Committee Chair Jason Setnyk.

Thanks to her years of driving, Mrs. Piché has become an expert on the City’s street network, and there aren’t many streets that she isn’t familiar with.

The criteria used by Cornwall Transit to administer its safe driving program, complies with the standards established by the Ontario Safety League and the Canadian Urban Transit Association.

“I know it inside out,” she said with a laugh.

The Cornwall Transit Operators receiving recognition December 14, 2011, would be eligible for the same safe driving recognition from any Urban Transit System in Canada.

Mrs. Piché has been accident-free for 20 years and counting. That’s no small feat considering she navigates a 30,000 pound vehicle through City traffic, travelling thousands of kilometres each year.

And Mrs. Piché isn’t alone. Of Cornwall Transit’s 29 operators, 10 have a record of 20 years or more of accident-free driving. Each of these operators

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This means they have driven for 9 to 12 months or a minimum of 1,500 hours but more likely over 2,000 hours every calendar year. The average Operator drives over 37,000 km per year.

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Chat with Nat by Natalie Carroll

Ahhhhhhhhhhh! Christmas is here and I’m so excited!!! I’ve waited all year for this one day. It’s going to be so great! I’ve put up and decorated the Christmas tree. I’ve done all my Christmas shopping and I’m so ready! I’m in a holiday mood and I’m sure you are too!

Merry Christmas!!!

SCHOOL School is done for me for two weeks now but the week that just passed was full of fun holiday stuff! We had a holiday hat day and I went to school with a Santa Claus hat and a pj day. We also had a bake sale to raise money for the end of the year grade 8 trip. My class even a secret Santa and I was my friend’s secret Santa. The week was great and full of fun at my school and now no more school for 2 weeks!

SPORTS There are lots of ways to stay fit and active in the winter with winter sports.

There are like 200 winter sports like hockey, or curling, or skating, skiing and snowboarding, and even ice fishing. So, don’t just stay home eating turkey and sipping hot cocoa over the holidays, get out and get active!!!

ENTERTAINMENT Christmas movies and songs are the best! There are new and old Christmas movies and specials, and all Christmas song are so great! There is frosty the snow man and Rudolph the red nose reindeer and then there’s new movies like Good luck Charlie it’s Christmas and Arthur Christmas. Finally there are great holiday songs, there are a lot of Christmas songs but some of the good ones are jingle bell rock, rocking around the Christmas tree, and I’m getting nothing for Christmas

IT' YOU Send me a story about your Christmas and you could win a $10 gift card and get your story in my article.

Now it's your turn! Send me in drawings, photos, stories, and anything else you want to send me and remember to include your first and last name. Thanks!

Email me at chatwithnat@thelocalseeker.com check out my website http://chatwithnat.weebly.com have a Merry Christmas and stay tuned for the next edition of . . . Chat with Nat!

CITY ADMINISTRATION OFFICES TO CLOSE FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SEASON Special skating and swimming schedules being offered over Christmas holidays City Administration offices will be closed for the holiday season starting at 12 pm on December 23rd and will reopen at 8:30 am on January 3rd.

Other City services and Facilities will be affected as follows: GARBAGE & RECYCLING There will be no garbage and recycling collection on December 26th. Regular collection for the week will be delayed by one day with Friday’s collection taking place on December 31st.

There will be no garbage and recycling collection on January 2nd. Regular collection for the week will be delayed by one day with Friday’s collection taking place on January 7th.

CORNWALL TRANSIT There will be no bus service on December 25th, 26th and January 1st. The last bus will leave Pitt & Second Streets at 5:45 pm on both December 24th and 31st. The Cornwall Transit Office will close at 12 pm on December 23rd and re-open on December 28th. The Office will close again at 12 pm on December 30th and re-open on January 2nd.

CORNWALL AQUATIC CENTRE, BENSON CENTRE, CIVIC COMPLEX The Aquatic Centre, Benson Centre and Cornwall Civic Complex will be closed December 24th (at 12 pm), December 25th, December 31st (at 12 pm) and January 1st.

The City of Cornwall is offering special public swimming and skating schedules over the Christmas break at the Aquatic Centre and Benson Centre. For a full list of dates and times, please visit the Recreation section of the City website (www.Cornwall.ca).

CORNWALL PUBLIC LIBRARY The Cornwall Public Library will be closed on December 24th, 25th, 26th and January 1st.

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Financially Speaking with Brian Seguin

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

Talk to Elderly Parents about Their Financial Situation If things are going well in your life, you probably have many things for which to be thankful. And you are particularly fortunate if you have elderly parents who are still in good physical and mental condition. While your parents are healthy, you should take the opportunity to discuss matters of significance - such as their financial situation.

There are probably many things you'd rather do than talk about finances with your parents -but it's a conversation you need to have, because there is a lot that you need to discover.

So, find a comfortable time in which to talk to your parents, approach the subject in as unemotional a manner as possible, and try to elicit the following pieces of information: Location of investments - It isn't necessarily essential that you know precisely which investments and life insurance policies your parents own. But it is important that you know some things. Do they work with a financial advisor? If so, whom? Are their investments and life insurance policies spread out among a variety of financial institutions? You'll need to be familiar with these things in case your parents become incapacitated or die unexpectedly. You can avoid "unclaimed" property, including investments, from slipping through the cracks if you are aware of these details.

Insurance Coverage for Health and Medical Needs - Longterm care and health care expenses can be a major concern of the elderly. That's why you need to know who's insuring your parents and where your parents keep information related to their insurance policies. You should also have a basic understanding of any health insurance program they may have through a current or former employer for the payment of doctors' bills, some prescription drugs and related services.

And even so, your parents may need supplemental insurance policies. Of course, the chances are pretty good that your parents already know all these things; nevertheless, it doesn't hurt to make sure they're well informed and that their healthcare bills are under control.

Existence of a Will - If you don't know if your parents have a Will now is the time to find out. And if they don't have a Will, urge them to have one prepared. Your parents have worked hard all their lives and they undoubtedly want their assets distributed according to their wishes, and not according to a court's decree, which is what would happen if they die "intestate" (without a Will). Even if your parents have a simple Will, they may still need to take further action. If you believe they have a sizable estate or want to give significant gifts to charitable groups, encourage them to consult with a lawyer who specializes in estate planning.

Willingness to create power of attorney - By creating a durable power of attorney, your parents will name someone to make financial and/or health care decisions on their behalf should they become unable to do so. As you might suspect, this is a sensitive topic, so you'll want to approach it with great care. By bringing up these issues with your parents, you can gain some valuable knowledge of their financial situation today - and a clearer understanding of what you can do to help them in the future.

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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COMMUNITY EVENT SEEKER ... and who says nothing happens in Cornwall !!!

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Team Cornwall Year End Review

The Source Year In Review

The Source Year In Review

MPP Jim Brownell Roast

Upper Canada School Board Meeting of 21.12.11

The Source Year In Review

Central Canada All-Star Challenge Championship

Tribute To The Si Miller Arena

The Source Year In Review

TVC Today

Team Cornwall Year End Review

LIVE Canadian Grand Prix Wrestling Team Cornwall Year End Review

TVC Today

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All Star Classic Monday, December 26 th at 7 pm Live from Smiths Falls

www.cornwallunderground.blogspot.com for more events in the area

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

MUSIC & MORE ... What’s Happening?

our weekly pages of events n’ more...

FRIDAY DECEMBER 23RD an Flavours.

Jesse Ferguson @ Schnitzels Europe MONDAY DECEMBER 26TH re Keegan Larose, Sara Murphy and mo @ Krazy Amigos in Cornwall.

TUESDAY DECEMBER 27TH Kings Bishop, Jamie Jarvo and more @ Krazy Amigos in Cornwall.

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 28TH Open Mic @ The Grind in Cornwall.

THURSDAY DECEMBER 29TH all.

Fathom Ties @ Rangatangs in Cornw SATURDAY DECEMBER 31ST Trench Town Oddities and more @ Rangatangs in Cornwall.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 31ST all.

Maximum 80 @ La Maison in Cornw SATURDAY DECEMBER 31ST nwall.

Coming of Age @ Murphy's Inn in Cor SATURDAY JANUARY 7TH Soundcheck @ La Maison in Cornwall.

FRIDAY JANUARY 13TH all.

Jason & Andre @ La Maison in Cornw SATURDAY JANUARY 14TH nwall.

Playing with Diana @ La Maison in Cor

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CHRISTMAS

by Julia Lucio

Today, my 18 year old niece's facebook status read "? broke my phone again -_- # 7 in less than a year, God just does not want me to have the htc evo, fine God ill settle for the iphone 4s ;)". As I read it, it hit me! We really did create a generation of wastefull, careless, totally oblivious individuals.

I grew up being taught the value of a dollar. My parents did have money, but my father, coming from a poor hard working, partly Italian family, was very cautious with it. He piled it. Every penny was wisely spent and not a dime was wasted.

My mother was the complete opposite. She too, had come from a poor family, but she had a different reaction when put in front of some of her own: she wanted to enjoy it. And she wanted to give me all she didn't have. This created a very tense situation every Christmas as my mom wanted to buy, buy, buy and my dad wanted to limit, limit, limit. Christmas to my mom was about giving and to my dad, it was about damage control.

I am my father's daughter and every Christmas, the issue of money gets in between my husband and I. He is like my mother. He wants to give all he can to the kids, no matter what the price is. I want to be more, shall we say, conservative, especially when I see things like my what my niece posted on her facebook status today. Over the years, my husband and I have wasted thousands of dollars in trying to make the kids happy. And the fact of the matter is: material things do not make them happy.

I know, it's cliché, but kids today do not pay attention to their things. They do not care for their toys. They grew up in a world who tells them that everything is replaceable and that if it brakes, they will just get another one. And parents are partly the cause of this. If they brake their game boy, we buy them another one. If they brake their cell phone, we replace it. We do it because we do not want them to be singled out at school and not to have what every single one of their friends have. But I think we also do it to make up for all the time we do not spend with them.

Parents spoil their kids. I see it all around. It's not just my family. Every Christmas, the credit card companies make a killing. A lot of us get into debt to buy our kids toys that end up broken or discarded. And I'm not talking small five dollar gifts here. I'm talking big money. This is not only teaching them the wrong values, but also setting them up for failure.

We have to think about what's going to happen when they are out on their own and can't afford what they set their eyes on. Do we really want them to start their adult life with thousands of dollars in debt because we taught them that they need to have everything they want, the moment they want it?

I’m no expert, but hereís what I think. We need to teach them that they will not get an iphone 4 if they break their HTC phone. And we need to do it after one time, not 7. We also need to give them what they really want: our time. How to you spell LOVE to a child? Like this: T-I-M-E. Wife of editor John Lucio and mother of 5, Julia Lucio is also an Entrepreneur who owns and operates a web design business, VersaCore Tech Designs, and co-owns the Local Seeker Newspaper. Julia's main background in communications and design. Julia can be reached at jmlucio@versacore.info

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What to do for NEW YEARS Includes soup of the day, coffee, tea or herb tea

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roadSIGNS by Betty Healey

those less than perfect relationships that push their way into your space?

Space Management Throughout the fall Jim and I have been in the process of renovating the space above our garage to serve as a new office for roadSIGNS. The process has been a relatively painless one as we have had amazing builders and the project was not directly in the house. Everything was running smoothly until we actually began moving furniture, books and files. After almost 15 years in business there was a lot of stuff in our space.

I like to use the term space management instead of time management.

Space management is about assessing what takes up the space in your life.

This can be in your physical field, such as those cluttered closets, basements and garages that are difficult to navigate and in which you can be buried if you are not careful. Likewise, we need to assess our emotional - spiritual space and relationship space. Now what would these refer to?

Emotional – Spiritual Space: This is where I ask you to consider the movie that is playing in your head and/or the music playing in your ear. Without realizing it you may be filling your space with a spiritually depleting message about who you are. The script and the movie portrays you as less than perfect, in fact flawed, undeserving, unworthy – you get the picture.

With a new year approaching, I am suggesting that this movie needs rewriting. It is time for you to de-clutter those unwanted messages from your selfcritic and begin shaking hands with your coach. The script, in my view, should rave about who you are, your uniqueness and what amazing things you have achieved.

The script lifts you, makes you feel good and brings you into a joyful relationship with you.

Relationship Space: Just in time for the holiday season, it is time to ask yourself what relationships take up the space in your life? Oh those! Yep, who is it you truly love to spend time with?

I know, the holiday season is all about obligation and spending time with Uncle Joe and Aunt Molly who you really wish you weren’t related to. What do you do with

This is where the tough decisions lie and where your ‘no-how’comes in. First, decide who you really want to play with in this lifetime. Take the time to record the qualities and characteristics of your perfect friend/relative/colleague. Learn to say NO to those less than perfect people in your life or at least decide to put limitations on how much space they occupy. Believe it or not, you have the choice. And yes, you may offend a few folks along the way, and that is their stuff not yours. The thing is, wouldn’t you rather fill your relationship space with your favorite people?

As I was de-cluttering my physical space in preparation for the big move, I threw out boxes of paper, all of them meaningful at one point in my life and yet not important now. As humans we do tend to hold on too tightly at times. I find myself wondering about that and why that is so.

As you approach the holiday season, ask yourself what you want your holiday space filled with. My suggestions:- spend the time with the people you really love and who love you- spend less money on gifts and convert this into quality time with others- assess how much stuff is already in your space and wonder if you really need more- be generous with yourself and fill your emotional-spiritual space with your dreams, your visions, and the celebration for who you are.- this is a perfect time to de-clutter your physical space and share forward extra food, clothes, bedding, furniture, toys or books to those in need. Agape or Baldwin House would welcome your contributions.

Happy Holidays!

Until next time…Betty Betty Healey is the roadSIGNS Coach, coaching people back to life!. Her most recent book, The ME FIRST Playbook is designed to help adults relax and be more playful as they learn about themselves. The ME FIRST Playbook is available from Betty’s website www.roadSIGNS.ca. You can also watch the roadSIGNS TV Show on Cogeco: http://www.tvcogeco.com/cornwall/shows/1396-the-road-signs-show.

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Finding your Creative Ritual Since I have been down in Myrtle Beach I have been doing a lot of things but not a whole lot of painting. I allowed myself some slack the first week and a half but as I was moving into the second week and I still hadn’t gotten my brush wet I began to wonder. Finally over lunch with my friend and mentor Elaine Bigelow I mentioned my concerns, she thought for a moment and then said “You’re not following your Ritual that’s what’s going on. Every Artist has a ritual that gets them into the creative mode” This started me wondering, what is my Ritual? Do other artists become stuck in an uncreative place because they stopped following their personal ritual to move themselves into the “Creative Mode”?

The first thing that has changed is my routine. On a normal day I get up early, go to the studio, which is not in my home, this immediately puts me into a totally different mind frame.

After taking care of some tasky stuff like emails and phone calls I put on some music it could be heavy metal or classical violin depending on my mood that day make a cup of coffee and sit down at my easel to work. Everything I need is close by which unless the phone rings or a visitor drops by allows me to focus all my energy to the task at hand.

Now that I am in a different place without the usual routine it is easy to be distracted by things like a beautiful day, the beach, the television and my husband who I am not used to tripping over all day, you name it. Well that’s enough about me, what about you? Do you have a ritual to get you into creativity mode or do you just wait for the mood to strike you?

Waiting for the mood to strike is a dangerous habit, it’s a little like standing out in a thunderstorm waiting to be hit by lightning, it could happen but not very likely. Instead you need to look at yourself as an instrument that needs to be oiled, tuned and tightened frequently and used. Used often.

The best way to get the gears going is to create your personal ritual.

You may already have one but haven’t realized that is what it is. It may be a certain type of music you put on, a cup of coffee or glass of wine; it may even be the clothes that you wear. I definitely have my painting clothes, if I am wearing anything else it feels wrong if I try to paint or even draw. It could be early mornings or late nights that you feel are the best suited to creativity, whatever your gut is telling you that you need to feel creative, do it! Follow that instinct and create a ritual around it. If you are not able to find studio space outside of your home make sure you separate mentally your home life from the studio time. This is not easy so you need to have the total support of family members to respect that when you are in studio you are not available.

Dedicate a block of time to the studio and honour it, once you are there do not allow other tasks to take you away from the time there.

Do whatever it takes to spend time in studio even if you only end up organizing and tidying. The main thing is to start a ritual, come into the studio, turn on your music, have a beverage in your hand arrange your space and start singing, dancing, playing music, painting pictures, writing, scribbling, doodling, reciting or whatever it will take to take you into our magical world because once you get there you will wonder what took you so long.

kriscrossroads by Kris Ward

ART SEEKERS by Sandra Taylor Hedges

SEEKING THE ARTS . SEEKING THE ARTS Celebrating 50 Years of Love & Laughter I think it is fitting, that my final column/blog for the year is about an everlasting love, strong role models and two people with an abundance of faith. Not many can say they made it this far, but although we weren't rich in monetary ways; we were in family love. On December 26th, 1961 my parents Ernie & Lillian Ward wed. 50 years later, they are still together, and the proud parents of three girls, Lisa, Kristina, and Melanie. They have 5 grandchildren, Monika, Emily, Bradley, Joshua and Ella.

They haven’t changed much in appearance over the years, but their love strengthened even during times of struggle. My dad was a hard working Domtar Employee until his retirement in the mid90’s, and mom was a dedicated stay-at-home

mother.

They are devout Catholics and still volunteer at our church St. Francis de Sales.

Ernie and Lil are a stellar example of what marriage should be; devotion, partnership, compromise, dedication and true love. Not many men count down the days to an anniversary, but my dad always has, and not just during milestone years either. They are well-matched and truly are soul mates.

Dad may not have any sons, but he has been an awesome grandfather and male role model for his two ‘boys’; Brad and Josh. It doesn’t matter how old his girls are, they know they can always rely on their dad/granddad/pappy.

Mom has devoted her life to making her family top priority. She will cancel her plans to help care for the grandkids if needed, or lend a hand to her family. It is a rare day that I don’t talk to her even for just a few minutes. Life may not have turned out as any of us had hoped, and maybe sometimes things seem unfair, but my parents carved out a life that can be envied. Not many can say they have experienced a love like theirs. On behalf of my sisters Melanie and Lisa, my brother-in-law Paul Latour, and all the grandchildren, we wish you Happy Anniversary! Your love and marriage is truly an inspiration. xo Follow Kris Ward’s blog at www: kriscrossroads.wordpress.com

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SHIFTING FORWARD with Amanda Marini-Rohde

SEEKING THE ARTS . SEEKING THE ARTS "Bedroom Dancers" Unite!

Fathom Ties will re-unite to play one last Cornwall show

Bedroom Dancing Definition www.urbandictionary.com 1. To dance in your bedroom as if no one was watching.

Jimmy: Man, I worked up such a sweat bedroom dancing last night!

Do you like to, "shake a leg," once in while? Or are you a closet dancer?

Perhaps another location in the house, such as the kitchen, living room or bedroom with the music cranked! Or do you wait until a social event requires such to let loose and dig into the floor? From whom I have known in my life, this type of behaviour is pretty common.

In fact it sums up dance quite well for most. Dancing for many is considered to be used to express excitement, desire, happiness, but there is so much more to discover.

Article and Photo by Jason Setnyk Fathom Ties were a very popular local metal band and they are re-uniting to play one last show. Their final performance is Thursday December 29th at Rangatangs in Cornwall.

You can get advanced tickets at the venue or from any of the band members.

Fathom Ties is famous for winning a $20,000 Battle of the Bands in Toronto.

Fathom Ties released a self-titled album in 2009, and you can listen to Mp3s from it on their Myspace. They have over 160,000 plays on Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/fathomties

Listening to music evokes emotion and memory. There may be times you have heard a song and you, "got lost in the music." Maybe you were alone, or with someone or running or lifting weights, etc... Something deeper happened then just you hearing the collection of sounds made. Your body absorbed the energy, the vibration, the volume, the tones, the resonance of the music. A flooding of feeling or memory fills you up. Your body is interpreting the music. Not just your hearing is activated. The mind, the soul, the body is stirring and responding simultaneously as the sounds shift and develop. Your nervous system is engaged!

Sometimes I find dancing alone, in solitude quite satisfying. It ends up being therapeutic mostly. Dancing with others is fun too! I prefer to think of it as sharing a space with others and finding my own timing, and pulse in the group. Sensing the energy through moving together I find truly delicious.

Yes, circle dancing or with a friend is great as well, but for me it's got nothing compared to dancing for myself, with myself, alone or in a group. Why? Well, I don't believe in competitive dancing or dancing to merely show off. It seems sort of extraneous and not organic. I prefer to move from the inside out.

Now, I am quite logical and do well with order and routine like most, but not when I am creating dance! No! No! If I allow the form or structure to take over the creative process all is lost. But, when given the chance to express, be curious and explore movement while moving, the block is gone.

"Dance like no one is watching!"

There is no right or wrong way to dance. There is one way. Your way. Have you every seen a simple gesture become the most beautiful you have ever seen? Maybe a passing glance, a smile, a wave, a bend, etc... It does not take complex choreography, or a stage, or a party or training to dance, and dance well. It takes an open mind and body to dance. Observe and will find many nuances, exchanges, fleeting and graceful moments in your day.

Take a minute to move a little more freely and with less judgement. You just might find some joy there.

This New Year, everyBODY make a choice and move the the beat of your own drum...everyday.

I welcome your comments and feedback.

Please feel free to email me at amanda.marini@gmail.com.

You can also check out my blog at amandamoves.wordpress.com for more articles on movement.

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Highest Average/Plus haute moyenne Lucille Fay 359 pts.

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who give freely, without expectations. They are the movers and shakers of this community. They are those who spend countless hours on boards of directors and committees, donating their precious time trying to improve our organizations. They raise thousands of dollars yearly to feed the needy, to fund the purchase of new hospital equipment or to make hospice a better place for our elderly. They are those who believe Cornwall is a great place for raising a family and who will do everything to get rid of the old stigma attached to the name. They are the ones who give back to a town that has given them so much, namely a place to grow and prosper on a personal, professional and business front.

Maybe it's pretentious of me, but I'd like to think that Mai-Liis and I are part of this first group.

Over the last year and a half, we have donated over $90,000 of work that helped promote small businesses, artists and events local to this city. Sure, the plan is to eventually make a living out of this little paper, but so far, we only have had the satisfaction of knowing we are helping our community as a return on our investment. We love our Cornwall and want to help bring its positive features to light, for the whole world to see. We believe that our geographical location, water and greenery included, is an asset that will propel us to a very strategic place over the next 15 years. We believe that spreading the word is the best way to accomplish just that. We are both members of Team Cornwall and true ambassadors of this area.

Selfish people are completely different. They suck the life out of everything. They take things and people, use and abuse them, then throw them to the curb. They thrive on drama. If there is no drama around, they'll create drama. These self-loathing individuals are not happy unless someone around them is crying.

They stop at nothing to lift themselves up, even if it means stepping on the back of others to do so. The very first question these people ask themselves when interacting with anyone is "What's in it for ME". Shall you happen to have nothing to bring these "sorry-excuse-for-a-human-being" folks, they will not only discard you, they will also try to crush you. The worst part is that they often appear, at first, to be selfless and have everybody's best interest at heart. They too, are into everything. They serve on boards of directors, they raise money, they donate their time, but with the wrong motivators in place. And without the right motivators, you can't achieve anything positively impacting.

Selfish people are pros at deceiving others and at one-sided relationships where they completely suck you dry, then leave you for dead. They are a block to progress. They are a ball and chain holding this community back from reaching its full potential.

Fortunately, I don't know too many of the latter here in town. In my 6 years as a Cornwallite, I've encountered only 2. And they were not even from here.

This holiday season, I want to wish all the selfless people in this town love, peace, health, happiness and prosperity. I want to give credit to all of you, who serve this community relentlessly, asking not even a thank you in return. We, at the Local Seeker, can't give you money for all your efforts, but we can give you this: RECOGNITION. Rest assured that your time, your actions and your devotion are not going unnoticed. We are a town made out of extraordinary individuals who work together for the greater good of society. Be proud!

To the self-serving, I'll simply say Merry Christmas!

"If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else."

-- Booker T. Washington

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Selfless people are the ones

WHEN YOU’VE GOT TO GO...

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In my book, there are only two kinds of individuals in this world: selfless and selfish.

The Seeker Chicks are happy to introduce our newest write, Jeannie Gagnon, who will be our Travel Writer, Enjoy!

WARNING: If sitting at home with the wind howling makes you long for a sunny beach in Mexico, then you should stop reading. This article is not for the faint of heart. I am about to recommend that you visit a Nordic Scandinavian country in the winter. Not in the hot summer days of Julybut in December. What a concept!

The summer crowds have all disappeared and the landscapes are immaculate.

The destination for this month is DENMARK more specifically the CHRISTMAS MARKET IN TIVOLI GARDENS IN COPENHAGEN. When you first arrive in Copenhagenyou are greeted by a cosmopolitan city with an efficient train service that travels anywhere you need to go. In December, Copenhagen is all dressed up for the holidays. The garlands have hearts, mushroom ornaments hint at an undeniable faery presence and the trees are decorated old school with apples both for decor and to feed the wildlife. It is a simple yet beautiful thing, typical of Danish design.

Walking down the streets smelling the chestnuts roasting, tasting the glog (traditional spiced mulled wine )and enjoying the Christmas themed decorated window displays, it only seems right that there are Christmas markets found on every other street corner. But the draw for all the European tourists to the area is the Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen.

Tivoli Gardens, the second oldest amusement park in the world, is open throughout the holiday season and it is completely transformed into a winter wonderland. (as seen below) It is filled with craft booths designed to look like they were plucked from the 1400s. Insideyou can purchase all kinds of crafts any type of mushroom decoration, figurines of a mischievous Danish elf called the Nisse and hats of all shapes and sizes to only name a few. There are food and beverage booths to satisfy all sorts of appetites. The ice carving competition is a cool display on its own. Both the Ferris wheel and pirate ship restaurant are decorated in bright colourful lights. Throw in some contemporary light shows and some modern decorations and you can safely say it has something for everyone. The Danes know a thing or two about good food and design. So putting them together is only natural. I can safely say you will not be disappointed.

Visiting these markets may make you rethink and revisit your own Christmas traditions. My visit to Denmark did exactly that. You only need to see the apples and hearts hanging on my Christmas tree to understand. But to experience this you have to go during the Christmas season.

Most Canadians like to travel in the winter as long as it involves lots of sun and sand. But if you want to save a little bit of money and experience something unique, go to offseason destinations. Few Canadians think of going to Denmark in the winter but it is full of stunning Christmas markets and winter activities. It is an incredible area filled with history and folklore. Where else in the world can you ride a Ferris wheel in the snow and then embark on a ride that retells the imaginative stories by Hans Christian Andersen? Sorry Disney but there is really only one Little Mermaid and she’s sitting on a rock in Copenhagen Harbour. (Seen to the right).

Bio: Jeannie Gagnon is a former National Parks Warden who traded in her gun for a pen and plane ticket. Follow her adventures monthly here.

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that we had only about six inches of dirty old insulation up there. What should we have up there, 12 inches? 20 inches? Can you recommend a contractor to install this for us? Do you do this type of work? Or can we do it ourselves? Thank you again for sharing your knowledge. I enjoy reading your column each week.

Yours truly, Jen & Peter M.

So, now you've chosen your door and hired a contractor. This is not going to be a simple door swap. You will have to enlarge the opening, this means removing the drywall (plaster) on the inside and replacing the existing header with one the width of the new opening. Enlarging the opening may require moving electrical switches, which can get complicated. You will have to do plaster repairs, siding repairs and install new casing ( the old wont fit anymore). Be sure that your contractor uses a window and door specific expanding foam insulation and insulates under the door as well.

Hi Jen, Thank you so much for your kind words. I am happy to know that I can help folks understand their renovation needs and help to care for their homes. I am glad you have taken it upon yourself to inspect your attic for insulatioin. This is an issue I believe very strongly in; in this climate of energy conservation, we must start from the top down.

Updating a front door adds alot of curb appeal not to mention increased efficiencies with low emittance glass and improved weather stripping.

Thanks for your question. Joe

Yes you are severely lacking in the insulation department. The ontario building code dictates that we have a minimum of r-40 in all newly constructed residential units. I personally believe r- 50 is much more logical as you see great returns up to r-50 and then a lesser return on the investment for anything after that. So while you are in your attic installing r-40 worth of insulation, why not add the couple extra inches and top it off at an r-50. For the minimal additional cost ( about $60-100 on an average sized attic), you will be better off in the long run. Depending on the product that you, or your contractor, use, 18 inches represents about an r-50. Now beware because some lesser products are prone to settling thus losing a portion of their r-value over time. So, like anything, do your research and install a quality product.

I would like to wish a merry christmas and a happy holiday season to all my customers past, customers present, and customers yet to be. All the best to you, your family and friends.

And thank you to everyone who contributed 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.

You can rent all the equipment you need from local rental stores to complete the installation yourself. It is not a job for the faint of heart. Attics are cold, hot, dirty, itchy places with no really accessible working room so it may not be a job you feel comfortable doing yourself. That being said any contractor, myself included, will be able to take care of this job for you in about a half a day. So get yourself a couple quotes and get it done ... the cold weather is upon us. thanks for your letter, Joe Joe, My old house, which is an upstairs downstairs apartment, I live on the bottom, has doors which are only 30 inches wide. I have had difficulty moving certain pieces of furniture, like couches, through the door, and whenever I have new tenants move in this is always a bone of contention. Is there anything I can do widen my doors. Thanks for your help. Karen.

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An attic like yours, should see you recoup your investment in no more than two heating seasons regardless of how much you put in. It will also help with keeping your house cool in the summer as it provides a barrier between you and the soaring attic temperatures of the summer months.

Hi Karen, Thanks for your question. There's really nothing you can do to modify your existing doors that will make them accommodate larger articles of furniture. When houses like yours were built, furniture was different, wooden chairs, armoires and settees have be replaced by large puffy couches, recliners and big screen tv's. Needless to say your doors were never designed to see this size of furniture. So you have no choice but to replace your door(s) if you

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require a wider opening. What to upgrade to will be your big choice. 32 inches is pretty well the standard for exterior openings but I am personally fond of a 34 or even 36 on most houses. I have seen some houses with which a 40 inch door works quite well. You could also consider a door with an opening sidelite. This is a side window which is hinged and locked top and bottom but will open when required to offer an additional 12 to 16 inches of clearance. If you choose to change a back door instead of front, you could consider installing a garden door which has two full sized doors which, when opened offer a minimum of five feet of clearance. Visit your locally owned building centre for all your options.

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Giving back to the community Allan McGimpsey (left) from Bicycle World, downtown Cornwall, is playing Santa this year.

In a true charitable Christmas Spirit, Al will be making 10 lucky kids the happy winners of 10 gently used bicycles. The bikes range from 16 to 24 inches and are suitable for children between 7 and 12-14 years old. All you have to do to get a chance to win one of the coveted items is send an email to bicycle@cogeco.net stating why you think you or a kid you know should get the bicycle.

Thank you Bicycle World for knowing what the word "community" is all about.

Please join Bicycle World's facebook page and watch the video for more details.

What Shall We Give The Children Christmas is almost here Toys, games, sport things As we do every year?

Yes, for the magic of Toyland is part of Yuletide lore.

To gladden the heart of childhood, But we shall give something more ...

We shall give them patience., a more sympathetic ear, a little more time for laughter, or tenderly dry a tear.

We shall take time to teach them the joy of doing some task, We try to find time to answer more of the questions they ask...

Time to read books together, take long walks in the sun, Time for a bedtime story after the day is done...

We shall give these to our children Weaving a closer tie, Knitting our lives together with gifts that money can’t buy.

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CORNWALL’S PAST by Ian Bowering, g.g.g.

CORNWALL'S STATIONERS The arrival of big box stores for everything from computers to sports stores has struck at the livelihood of numerous small, local businesses. Nowhere is this more evident than in the demise of stationary stores.

The closure of The Sanctuary in the former Kytes Store in 2002 brought the history of these stores to an end in Cornwall. In an interesting twist of history, Chapter's is now taking some of this slack across Canada.

Along with Kyte's established in 1889 and Weber's (1874 - 1987), Cornwall was home to numerous stationers.

A little more than a century ago, R.M. Pitts and Company in Pitt Street's Miller Block was one of the leading book-sellers, stationers and periodical agents.

According to the 1906 "Old Boys' Reunion" R. Milton Pitts entered the business at age 15 in 1886 working for H.C. Patterson. In 1889, Stanley Pitts, Milton's brother, acquired "the large book, stationery, fancy-goods and wall-paper business." belonging to J.H.S. Parke, (formerly Alguire and Co.) Four years later Milton and Stanley "bought out" A.T. Porteous' business opened in 1870.

Operating the two stores until 1901, the brothers now merged them to create "a handsomely appointed store that would be a credit to a metropolitan city." Known as the Globe Book and Stationery House, the Pitts boasted that "The interior has been fitted with new hardwood shelving fixtures...The store has a depth of 80 feet and the basement running its full length is fitted up as a wall-paper department" and storage."

"Messrs. Pitt and Company's immense stock of books and periodicals is not only fresh in itself, but continually being replenished...Here may be found books of all kinds...One of their specialties is school-books and school-supplies, which they deal in to such an extent that their store is so well-known as the Educational Headquarters. The stationery department is well-known to the people of Cornwall, and we might say, Stormont and Glengarry, that we can hardly add to their knowledge."

This emporium's days were numbered and it closed sometime before World War I. A rare glimpse of one of Cornwall's 19th century stationers is given in the 1890 partnership dissolution between John C. Alguire and Hugh M. Watson.

Founded in 1889, the firm continued under the name Alguire and Co. Alguire paid $2,500 to Watson for 400 paper rolls, 930 leather and cloth bond books, 105 ledgers, 10 letter copying books, five gross of passbooks, four gross of letter pads, 55 dozen school books, 15 gross of lead pencils, seven gross of school exercise books, 25 M envelopes, five dozen rolls of toilet paper, games, fireworks, 10 dozen engravings, two reams of blotting paper, 140 purses, one dozen lunch baskets, music, 20 framed pictures, six dozen tubes of oil paints, 17 cans of enamel, three dozen boxes paints, 170 paint brushes, eight plaques, picture books, 22 plush leather boxes, 15 albums, six dozen ink bottles, 144 gross of pens, one iron revolving bookcase, five nickel and walnut show-cases, 240 rolls wallpaper border, 24 dozen dolls, 22 reams foolscap, 75 reams notepaper, 400 volume lending library, 100 boxes slate pencils, , 250 bottles ink, safe, 5,600 rolls of wallpaper, 3,500 rolls of wallpaper and border, 2,500 feet picture mouldings, framing, bench, and an iron mitre box and saw.

By 1927 these businesses had closed and were replaced by E.H. Brown and Son, Alfred Collins at 4 Montreal Road, L.M. Fetterley at 318 Pitt St., W.R. James at 447 Water St., Charles W. Kyte at 217 Pitt and Weber and Co., at 106 Pitt.

In 1959 Weber's and Kyte's were still in business.

This changed and within a year they were joined by Stormont Stationers, then Godard Stationery Ltd (East Valley Book Shop and A La Cart), Laing's on 2nd St. E., and Glenan Distributors, operated by Ed Katz from 1968 to 1989. above: Weber and Co., Pitt Street, early 20th century. The site is now occupied

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