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It’s that time again - leading up to the elections ...

THE FIVE QUESTIONS SECTION Today, Culturescape is complete. The City of Cornwall has approved a $20,000.00 expenditure in its 2014 budget to undertake a Feasibility Study for an Arts & Culture Centre. The terms of reference for that work are well underway.

Five Questions with Cornwall Mayoral Candidate

BOB KILGER

2 – In what ways could we improve Economic Development and how can we make Cornwall a more friendly city for small businesses?

In the end, I look forward to the findings and recommendations of the Feasibility Study and I will support finding “a home” for the arts in our community.

4 – Do you support freezing or lowering taxes? If so, where would the savings come from, and would you support reducing some services? If you do not support freezing or lowering taxes explain why.

I do not support freezing or lowering taxes. We need to ensure that our municipal services are sustainable.

During my tenure as Mayor during these past eight years, we have maintained increases in property taxes within the rate of inflation.

During the next term of Council, I would like to have a full debate on “development charges”. Those charges, common in most urban communities, help cover the cost of new infrastructure and services such as roads and sewers.

We need to continue to provide economic development with a suitable inventory of fully serviced industrial lands. Furthermore, we need to update our Economic Development Strategic Plan.

5 – What has been the biggest accomplishment at City Hall over the past four years OR what has been the biggest issue of concern at City Hall over the past four years?

The Cornwall Enterprise Centre plays a major role within the small business sector. It is a provincial program that is administered by the City where potential investors/entrepreneurs can access a great deal of important information, including coaching, assistance in finding the necessary start-up financing, and much more.

Small grants can also be made available.

I want to highlight four significant projects that were completed during this term of Council. They are:

1 – Tell the voters a bit about yourself. What skills and experience would make you a good candidate for Council?

I am a lifelong resident of Cornwall. I have enjoyed a variety of careers beginning at Domtar Fine Papers, 10 years as N.H.L. Linesman/Referee, Coach of the Cornwall Royals, and manager of St. Hubert Bar-B-Q. Then I started my political career first as Member of Parliament for our region; and I am presently concluding my second term (8 years) as Mayor of the City of Cornwall.

All the skills and experiences accumulated over my working adult life, in addition to my passion for public life to serve, is what I offer to the residents of Cornwall as a candidate for Mayor.

3 – What is your vision for arts and culture? Would you support the building of an Arts and Culture Centre in Cornwall?

The Arts Centre is a cornerstone of my strategy! I look forward, in partnership with the Arts community, to bring the Arts Centre vision/dream to a reality.

In June 2011, the City of Cornwall participated with local regional partners to develop a regional culture plan now referred to as “Culturescape”.

Five Questions with City Council Candidate

ELAINE MACDONALD

1 – Tell the voters a bit about yourself. What skills and experience would make you a good candidate for Council?

I’ve been an effective leader and a team player all my life, as a classroom teacher, department head and union leader. I’ve given freely of my time in extra-curriculars, as a founding member of the Social Justice Coalition and a longtime member of the Ontario Health Coalition, which is a network of community groups that is committed to protecting the public healthcare. I’ve served two terms on city council and am eager to continue. We have achieved much but there’s more to be one and I want to be a part of it.

i) The Benson Centre ii) The Wastewater Treatment Plant iii) EMS Headquarters iv) The Cornwall Blueprint/Flood Reduction One big issue of concern at City Hall over the past four years has been related to personnel matters. These have taken up a great deal of our time and effort, and particularly on those most affected, and I look forward to their conclusion. of the Collective for the Arts/Collectif pour les arts. Our slogan is “We have the arts. Now let’s build them a home. I can’t think of a better way for the city to mark Canada’s sesquicentennial in 2017.

4 – Do you support freezing or lowering taxes? If so, where would the savings come from, and would you support reducing some services? If you do not support freezing or lowering taxes explain why.

The short answer is no, I would not support freezing or lowering taxes because we would have to cut services or programs to pay for the cut.

Taxes are a shared resource, a community resource. They are the means whereby we build the infrastructure and sustain the programs people rely on. People depend on the services taxes provide. An alternative to taxes that is frequently suggested is user fees but for some families

2 – In what ways could we improve Economic Development and how can we make Cornwall a more friendly city for small businesses?

Economic development has done a phenomenal job in diversifying our economy from the dark days of 2006 to the present. Given their track record, which includes the almost total development of the industrial park, we need to support their efforts and then stay out of their way. They have been very proactive on the small business file too, maintaining the business enterprise centre and cooperating with the Chamber of Commerce and Team Cornwall to attract people to invest and businesses to set up shop in Cornwall. They are an energetic and innovative team that serves the city we

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3 – What is your vision for arts and culture? Would you support the building of an Arts and Culture Centre in Cornwall?

Yes! I absolutely support building an arts centre, or better yet, refurbishing an old existing building for that refurbishing an old existing building for that purpose. There is an incredible amount of artistic activity in Cornwall and the city must recognize the positive role the creative sector plays in the economy and support it accordingly. I am a proud and active member

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continued they are already prohibitive. Shared programs and services that are accessible to all are the ties that make and bind a community.

5 – What has been the biggest accomplishment at City Hall over the past four years OR what has been the biggest issue of concern at City Hall over the past four years?

The really big concerns and accomplishments span decades. It’s unfortunate that the practical reality of elections every four years tends to make us think in the short term, in segments in which we are directly involved. Earlier on, in my first term, we discussed and debated sustainability explicitly, and considered the practicalities of evaluating our programs, bylaws and policies against the triple bottom line of social, environmental and financial effects. I think we lost sight of the concept in later years but we need to bring it back, in an effort to achieve sustainability. The future depends on it.

Five Questions with City Council Candidate

GERRY SAMSON

2 – In what ways could we improve Economic Development and how can we make Cornwall a more friendly city for small businesses?

Economic Development by continuing to expand and develop our Industrial lands like Walmart, Target and Loblaws which will create many newer higher paying jobs for our citizens.

By continuing to promote safe and affordable emergency services for the safety of our citizens.

Providing the necessary funding for municipal infrastructure, and affordable transit services for all.

Continue to ensure social assistance, and housing for low income families and help these citizens find better jobs.

Support educational opportunities by creation of our university to help foster our youth with better educational opportunities!

Continuing to develop our waterfront, bicycle trails, and recreational facilities like the Benson Centre and Arts in the Park, Theatrical development at Autsville Theatre.

3 – What is your vision for arts and culture? Would you support the building of an Arts and Culture Centre in Cornwall?

Arts and Cultural Activities have to be incorporated in one centre such as Port Theatre or Aultsville Hall. I will support fundraising for this centre however all the artists have to culminate together and stand together, in this fundraising activities.

4 – Do you support freezing or lowering taxes? If so, where would the savings come from, and would you support reducing some services? If you do not support freezing or lowering taxes explain why.

I support freezing or lowering taxes,and reducing some services,such as headhunters, and consultants, except when absolutely necessary, to obtain provincial or federal funding, in this manner, we reduce the cost of government.

By treating the dignity and respect of all of our employees and promoting from within we foster promise for all and avoid civil litigation!

Supporting expansion of a new University, to promote educational activities for our youth, and all citizens, which in itself creates new jobs,and keeps our sons and daughters in our City.

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In this capacity, I served on many committees, including chairman of Finance, and Special Education committee.

I also have graduated, from a three course from Queens University, in Micro and Macro Economics, and Real Estate Appraisal. Also many courses from Ontario Police College, as well as a 28 year veteran of Cornwall Police Services,in which I received The Merital Services metal, from The Honorable Attorney General of Canada,Romeo Leblanc, in 1994, for outstanding service to the citizens of Cornwall.

Development of smart centres which foster more employment and a greater variety of choice for new merchandise for our citizens!

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1 – Tell the voters a bit about yourself. What skills and experience would make you a good candidate for Council?

I am Cornwall City Councillor Gerald Edward Samson, for approximately three years and as the former Vice Chairman, 21 year of the Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry, and Catholic County School Board of Eastern Ontario.

5 – What has been the biggest accomplishment at City Hall over the past four years OR what has been the biggest issue of concern at City Hall over the past four years?

Biggest accomplishment by this council in past four years, to continue to support industrial development of Industrial land to attract new industries such as Target, Walmart, Loblaws, with new better paying jobs for our citizens.

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ELAINE MACDONALD

Continue to support safe and affordable emergency services, as well as the necessary infrastructure needed to keep our sidewalks and roadways feasible for our residents.

Supporting development of our waterfront, and construction services!

Keep Music in Your Soul!

Five Questions with City Council Candidate

MAURICE DUPELLE 1 – Tell the voters a bit about yourself. What skills and experience would make you a good candidate for Council?

My name is Maurice Dupelle I am 42 years old married to Karen Taillon and Father of 3 Noah who is 12 and twin girls Paige and Hannah who are 7. I am currently a manager with Community Living Glengarry. I am currently involved as a member of the boards for 8 different committees. I feel that my commitment to our community and my experience over the past 4 years as a city councilor and my dedication to you the resident gives me the skills to represent Cornwall as a well rounded councilor.

2 – In what ways could we improve Economic Development and how can we make Cornwall a more friendly city for small businesses?

We need to continue to attract and sell our community to large firms willing to set up business in Cornwall. We must ensure that we continue to build business up towards the corridor of the 401 area that would encourage people to stop and shop Cornwall. We must continue to encourage and provide incentives to our local small business that are the foundation of the business community.

3 – What is your vision for arts and culture? Would you support the building of an Arts and Culture Centre in Cornwall?

I would most certainly support building an Arts and Culture Center in

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MAURICE DUPELLE continued Cornwall. I truly believe that we must have an active working Arts and Culture committee made up of the Arts community. The Arts and Culture community must create a fundraising committee with a vision of “build it they will come” and the city council must support and stand behind this initiative.

4 – Do you support freezing or lowering taxes? If so, where would the savings come from, and would you support reducing some services? If you do not support freezing or lowering taxes explain why.

For the past 4 years as a city councilor I have always advocated for keeping taxes down. I do not support reducing services, however I believe that we must perform detailed audits of each department and service to ensure we are operating as an effective and efficient department that is providing services to our community.

5 – What has been the biggest accomplishment at City Hall over the past four years OR what has been the biggest issue of concern at City Hall over the past four years?

The biggest accomplishment over the past 4 years would have to be Community growth in the business sector attracting firms to come to Cornwall to do business while creating employment for the residents of Cornwall. The biggest issue facing this past 4 years is accountability and transparency of administration and city council.

Five Questions with City Council Candidate

HEATHER MEGILL 1 – Tell the voters a bit about yourself. What skills and experience would make you a good candidate for Council?

My name is Heather Megill. I am 54 years old and the mother of two adult children. I am a teacher currently on leave serving as Union Vice President with the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario – Upper Canada Local. I have lived in Cornwall for 24 years. I am active in the community through membership in Kiwanis and with Service Club Council, in my church, Trinity Anglican, through United Way and in the past in a variety of Community organizations. My experience as a teacher has given me connections with a wide range of students and families in the city and surrounding communities. I have a good understanding of the needs of Seniors and families in our community and would advocate for an expansion of services in Community housing and support initiatives.

2 – In what ways could we improve Economic Development and how can we make Cornwall a more friendly city for small businesses?

I believe that the Economic Development Department has done a good job of attracting new businesses to our city. I would, however, propose that we focus in on bringing middle income and environmentally sustainable industry to our city.

In larger cities the time and stress involved in commuting has a very negative impact on individuals. Our location and slower pace of life are some of the wonderful aspects of life in Cornwall and would be marketable to a range of newer businesses. A more diversified tax base will lessen the tax burden on Small Business, which is backbone of the Canadian economy.

3 – What is your vision for arts and culture? Would you support the building of an Arts and Culture Centre in Cornwall?

I am a proponent of arts and culture. Arts and culture are the soul of any vibrant community. I would support an Arts and Culture centre but perhaps repurposing existing centres is more practical at this time. Expanding partnerships with St. Lawrence College and perhaps NavCentre might be useful in the short term.

4 – Do you support freezing or lowering taxes? If so, where would the savings come from, and would you support reducing some services? If you do not support freezing or lowering taxes explain why.

I am not in favour of freezing or lowering taxes, however, I support the building of our tax base through expansion of environmentally sustainable industries.

Deep cuts to city services have left us with services that are barely sustainable. We have lost good entry level mangers to outlying municipalities as opportunities for personal and professional growth are not available here. A huge range of city services are impacted by this policy of freezing or lowering taxes. Community housing for families and Seniors is in need of expansion and wide scale improvement. Infrastructure needs to be replaced in a planned manner. It is less expensive to repair than to completely replace.

5 – What has been the biggest accomplishment at City Hall over the past four years OR what has been the biggest issue of concern at City Hall over the past four years?

The biggest accomplishments at City Hall over the past 5 years have been the work of the Economic Development Department of the city to attract large scale Logistical distribution centres to Cornwall. The next step will be to improve the industrial sector to provide greater opportunity for better paying jobs. Good urban planning has led to the attraction of more upscale service centres. Many citizens are choosing to remain in Cornwall to do the majority of their shopping.

The future challenges include middle income industry and services for our aging population.

Five Questions with City Council Candidate

DENIS SABOURIN 1 – Tell the voters a bit about yourself. What skills and experience would make you a good candidate for Council?

I offer 17 plus years of working for Parliamentarians at the House of Commons in Ottawa. 11 of those years as the executive assistant to the then Stormont-DundasCharlottenburgh M.P. Bob Kilger. During those eleven years I was involved in a number of important files pertaining to infrastructure investment, job creation, economic development and advocacy for constituents to mention a few areas of responsibility. It gave a strong familiarization with many of the important issues that Cornwall City council has to deal with. I also served 15 years as a English Catholic School Board Trustee. I ‘m a paralegal licensed by the Law Society of Upper Canada.

A former national journalist and a community volunteer. I want to put my “common sense experience” to work for you.

2. In what ways could we improve Economic Development and how can we make Cornwall a more friendly city for small business?

I believe that there should be a greater emphasis on attracting small to medium size businesses. If there is a way that the city can offer initiatives to help these business, then we should be promoting it. There is also opportunities to assist start up companies, particularly those involved in green industry. Green industry is touted as the next industrial wave and Cornwall should certainly stake out a strong presence in this area.

3. What is your vision for arts and culture? Would you support the building of an Arts and Culture Centre in Cornwall?

Arts and culture is an equal partner in the development of any successful community. Yes, a business plan should be put in place and acted on to give Cornwall a stronger presence in the Arts and Culture community. We are well situated to benefit from the Ottawa and Montreal market Arts and Culture community and as a result this will generate economic spinoff that will help in the development of our local Arts and Culture base.

4. Do you support freezing or lowering taxes? If so, where would the savings come from, and would you support reducing some services? If you do not support freezing or lowering taxes explain why?

Last year Council in cooperation with administration developed a Strategic Plan which identifies priorities and action items. Ideally, the budget for the City should address, or at least make reference to, the priorities of the Plan. The City must properly fund the essential/mandatory programs and services they must provide (protection to persons/property, roads, water, sewer services, etc) and then the real task comes in addressing what to fund next and at what level. Infrastructure is also important; City has developed an asset management program which includes infrastructure with a schedule of what needs to be addressed when (life cycle of current infrastructure). While taxes have gone down over the past year, assessments have gone up. Politically when directing administration to develop a budget nothing above the inflation rate of the day would be well received.

5. What has been the biggest accomplishment at City Hall over the past four years OR what has been the biggest issue of concern at City Hall over the past four years?

The biggest accomplishment is the work underway at the Cornwall Water Treatment Plant. This is the largest infrastructure investment ever for the city.

The biggest disappointment is the way the Tank Farm situation at the Port of Cornwall has evolved.

Cornwall continues to grow in many ways and the next council will be challenged with continuing to steer Cornwall’s growth but must communicate with the citizens of the City their vision for their four year mandate and how they will attain those goals. That Is why I want to bring my experience with other senior levels of government to help define and achieve these goals.

Thank you for this opportunity to respond to these important questions.

Five Questions with City Council Candidate

CLAUDE MCINTOSH 1 – Tell the voters a bit about yourself. What skills and experience would make you a good candidate for Council?

I returned to the city in 1970 after passing up an opportunity to work in the United States. Have never regretted the choice. I retired from the Daily StandardFreeholder on Dec. 6, 2012. I worked as a general assignment reporter, sportswriter, sports editor, city editor, associate editor and columnist. My many years of covering municipal politics have provided me with a wealth of knowledge about how local governments work. My community involvement over the years includes coaching minor hockey and mini-basketball, volunteer work with the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Society, Bereaved Families, Children’s Treatment Centre, Knights of Columbus and Cornwall Sports Hall of Fame.

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2. In what ways could we improve Economic Development and how can we make Cornwall a more friendly city for small business?

Since our family has owned a small business for 28 years, I have first-hand experience with the challenges and frustrations. The Heart of City funding program has helped small businesses and should be expanded. City departments, especially the bylaw and permit office, need to become more client-friendly. Cornwall took a big hit with the demise of its manufacturing sector but is bouncing back. The city is slowly carving out a more positive image to outsiders. We need to do more to promote Cornwall’s advantages such as clean air, easy access to Ottawa and Montreal, low crime rate and cheaper housing prices. Many outsiders still think of Cornwall as a “smelly mill town.” We need to get out the word. A university campus would enhance our image and be an economic bonanza.

5. What has been the biggest accomplishment at City Hall over the past four years OR what has been the biggest issue of concern at City Hall over the past four years?

For decades it was said that if “The Mill” closed Cornwall would become a ghost town. It didn’t happen. No question the economy took a hit when Domtar closed, but other economic doors have opened over the last four years. The city has experienced robust residential and commercial growth. I’m bullish on Cornwall’s future and hope to be part of the decision-making process.

with Marie Morrell BEST FRIENDS: COMMON SENSE AND ORGANIZATION

The more knowledge you have about things, the more decisions become a matter of common sense; for example, you do not put your hand in the fire because it hurts.

Elly May and Sounds of Stories collect food for Agape Article and Photos by Jason Setnyk

Cornwall Ontario — It was a packed house Saturday night at La Maison for Elly May and Sounds of Stories. Ottawa’s Sounds of Stories played a mostly acoustic set last night. The full band has an upcoming gig in Ottawa at Zaphods, the same stage that once hosted the Rolling Stones and Alanis Morissette.

Also playing last night was Elly May who once again returned to La Maison.

This time they were helping to collect food for the Agape Centre. It was about one year ago they released their album. They were offering Mp3’s from their CD to anyone who brought canned food items to the show.

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Instead of renting a storage locker, some of these people may ask friends and acquaintances to keep a few things for them. Imagine when these same people visit, looking for something they may have left at your house, but not certain if they left it with you in the first place. Some store things at their workplace, which can be quite unprofessional, or even their vehicle(s) as storage areas. In many cases, there is a possibility that their problem requires the help of mental professionals in cases of hoarding.

Remember you need to see everything in your living space. "Out of sight, out of mind" is very much true with our belongings. Actually, none of us really need most of the things we do not readily see in our house. If you have lived a normal life for one year without missing a particular item, you can likely discard it.

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Allocate a space for everything, according to the size of the room or area.

Both bands were well received by the younger crowd in attendance.

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Such a uncommon sense approach results in a frustrating, cluttered space. Going home to such a living environment can aggravate tension at the end of a busy work day, and turn your home into a place of stress rather than a refuge.

Taking Control Of A Cluttered Lifestyle and Space: One can take control of a cluttered living space by making changes and evaluate their belongings, priorities and habits. The following tips can be helpful in getting a more organized life and environment using common sense.

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Using Common Sense in Your Living Space: Let's pretend you were to rent one bedroom in someone's home, had access to one third of the refrigerator and some space in the kitchen's cupboards. Would you try fitting "in this one room" the content of a small house? I know people who have, believe me!

If you have other questions you would like answered please call Marie Morrell at 613-936-6873 or email office@workeasysolution.com All feedbacks welcome.

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It is hard to admit, but many of us have found ourselves among the ranks of the organizationally challenged. We just cannot seem to "get it together," no matter how many calendars we buy or systems we try.

We all know how difficult it can be to balance work, kids, family, friends and responsibilities while still squeezing in some time for ourselves. More than ever, many people feel stretched beyond the limits of their physical and emotional endurance. Why the struggle? In "Common Sense Organizing", we need to customize our home and life management to meet our needs, instead of trying to change ourselves to conform to a system that is not intuitive. Or if this seems to be an insurmountable task, consider hiring a professional organizer to reclaim your life and space. Your wellbeing, as well as the wellbeing of your family, is worth finding a work easy solution to your problems.

Depending on the current state of your home environment, getting everything arranged may not get done overnight. However, by taking small steps in managing clutter, you will eventually achieve a cleaner and more organized home. You can also get things done much faster if you consider hiring a professional organiser. Do it once, do it right.

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However, to have common sense, you need to know things and be able to make deductions. For example, people telling you "Do not go out with your head wet when it is chilly, or you will catch a cold!

This may seem like common sense, but we all know that colds are caused by germs, not the weather.

Sort through your belongings, separating those you do not use so they can be thrown away, sold in a garage sale, or donated. For everything else you decide to keep, allocate a visible, designated space.

• Once you have a place for everything, get in the habit of putting something back where it belongs immediately after you're finished using it. Never put things on the countertop or on the coffee table, thinking you will clean it up later.

• Keep your everyday essentials such as keys, purse wallet, and cell phone, in the same place every day.

• Make use of compartment organizers. Storing items in plastic recloseable bags keeps belongings compact and dust-free. The use of plastic basket separators in clothing or kitchen drawers, keeps similar items together. Such organizing tools are convenient to use and are affordable; so make good use of them.

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Reflecting On Common Sense Common sense is defined as sound and prudent judgment based on a simple perception of the situation or facts. It is reasonably expected of nearly all people without any need for debate. Common sense is meant to keep us safe and living "a reasonable way,"

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Packrat Organization 101

4. Do you support freezing or lowering taxes? If so, where would the savings come from, and would you support reducing some services? If you do not support freezing or lowering taxes explain why?

Property taxes are the proverbial elephant in the room when it comes to municipal elections. Nobody runs on a promise to increase taxes. However, no one candidate can claim he or she will lower or freeze taxes. It takes a majority of council to pass a budget that will freeze or lower taxes. As a councillor, I would support starting from the bottom (zero decrease or less) rather than starting at the top and working down. Too many times “wish list” items taken out of the budget are disguised as “savings.” One thing I would never say is that a 2% tax increase is not enough. Cornwall has the ability to serve a population of 80,000 without any sizeable budget increase. We need to find more ways to grow out population to at least 55,000 in the next four years. This would help the bottom line.

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3. What is your vision for arts and culture? Would you support the building of an Arts and Culture Centre in Cornwall?

The next council needs to take the proverbial bull by the horns when it comes to establishing an arts and culture centre instead of kicking the can farther down the road. One of the drawbacks with building a centre would be the cost of of buying a suitable site, servicing it and constructing a physical building. If this route is to be taken, we should look at the not-forprofit option, using the Cornwall Curling Centre model. Another option

would be marrying an arts and culture centre to Aultsville Hall and St. Lawrence College.

The $80,000 the city spends on supporting the downtown art gallery could be shifted to the arts/culture centre.

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I am happy to report that….as of Monday I am 10 lbs lighter on the scale…taking care of myself from the inside/out…investing in my healthy lifestyle! We often forget that we need to take care of ourselves, to stop and actually realize it is a whole other thing. I am now working out on a regular basis, eating according to my metabolic typing and taking organic supplements to boost my body. All of this will surely only add cleansing and balance to my life.

You will have the opportunity to meet the amazing lady that is helping me change my life, at my shop tomorrow…Saturday, October 18th…Michelle Gauthier (Natural Balance Fitness). She is a holistic nutritionist, health coach, a personal trainer as well specializes in hormones, fungus, candida etc…lives here in our community…has a home based fitness studio for a more private, one on one feeling. I cannot say enough about her and how amazing and knowledgeable she truly is…you will love her!!

Our lovely Julia Beshara of Organics by Julia will be back as well tomorrow with all of her amazing organic body products. Come in and see all that she has to offer to you, you will love it all!! She is so devoted to making her product top of the line for all of us to enjoy! I use her products and feel amazing, so refreshing and the quality is incredible!! If she has time she will try to bring in some of her very popular maple/garlic dressings…they fly off the shelf…so delicious and fresh…..mmmmmm…

I managed to get a few nut cheeses ( brie, garlic and herb, sundried tomato and basil and the very popular Holiday brie with cranberries and pistachios) from Zengarry vegetarian cuisine last Sunday to offer to all of you tomorrow ….Lynda Turner is becoming more and more in demand all over Quebec and Ontario with these products. I love her amazing, delicious, raw cashew based gluten/dairy free cheeses…one of a kind….mmmmmmm….come on in and try to get one for yourself to enjoy!!

My shop is located at 812 Pitt Street, unit 40, between 8th and 9th street, at the back of the parking….small restaurant with the left side with the white railing around the patio..….ONLY OPEN SATURDAYS….cash only basis… 8AM TO 4PM….THANKS..

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with Marlene Baker Hi to all of you who are sitting, standing or lying down reading ~The Seeker~ this week. I hope that you all enjoyed the glorious, long Thanksgiving weekend with your family and many friends; The sharing of food & drink, the sharing of pleasant company and the sharing of "Making Memories." I hope that this past weekend has made you all realize on how fortunate we are as Canadians. To be able to live in a free country that allows us to pray to whomever we choose to pray to, or not to pray at all... Free to choose whatever we want to eat and to breathe healthy, clean, fresh air. A country that has welcomed the oppressed and homeless of the world with "Open Arms." I really love being a Canadian in this beautiful country of ours.

Although I wasn't able to be with my family this year for Thanksgiving, I had the pleasure of being in the company of many friends instead. I want to send out a BIG Thank you to Curtis Archer and his Mom, Maryanne and the rest of the Family for having us over on Sunday afternoon. All of the food that was prepared and served was so delicious, (especially the pumpkin pie with whipped cream.) The company we shared together was funderful and very memorable. Thank you ever so much for inviting John and I to join in with your family, Curtis.

Then on Monday I received a message from another friend (Karen Richardson) asking if John and I would like to join her and her family for Thanksgiving. I love turkey.... so I quickly replied, "YES, We would love to come and join Bob & You." Well, not only was the food delicious, but the conversations we shared were diverse and hilariously funny.

Johnny & I had a BLAST!!! Thank you ever so much Karen and Bob for inviting us over for a Fabulous Meal.

What Are You Thankful For Today??? Here is what I am THANKFUL for; I am very thankful for my healthy and happy family. I am truly Thankful for beautiful and loving friends. I am so thankful for the love and caring from my John. I am so thankful for the lovely and peaceful home that I live in.. I am very thankful for my health and for the New Life that I lead here in Cornwall, Ontario. I am thankful for being a part of the ~CBN Business Group~ and for my chance at writing a column in a very positive and informative paper ~The Seeker~ each week. I Am Thankful To Be Happy but, most of all, I Am Thankful To Be ALIVE!!! Thank you once again my dear friends for inviting John and I to share and to give thanks to friends, food, laughing, loving and everything in between. I just want EVERYONE to Be THANKFUL. This is a time of year that reminds us to Be Thankful. So why not continue for the rest of this year being thankful and into the New Year??? By being thankful it makes life more Positive, which in turn makes life a lot more Happier.

TIP OF THE WEEK: Be ever so THANKFUL this week for everything that is a part of your lives. Thank your significant others, your children, your parents. Thank the bus or taxi driver, the store clerk or cashier, or the person that smiled at you today. Be Thankful for all that you have because there are many people in this world who would be so Thankful for what YOU have.

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-Place the eggs, sugar, olive oil, vanilla and coffee granules in a bowl. Mix well. You can use a wire whisk or an electric mixer.

Over our 34 years of business, I have met many wonderful, caring people. They are not just any customer to us, they have become our friends. I believe in my heart that WE at Sharyn's Pantry have the world's BEST customer! Just an update on my recuperation of my total knee replacement, I am walking with a cane now and doing very well.

INGREDIENTS: 2 (organic eggs) (We have farm-fresh local eggs delivered every Saturday morning to Sharyn's Pantry. We also re-cycle the egg cartons.)

1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup unrefined sugar (use our organic or sucanat sugar) (John says he thinks that 1/3 cup is enough) 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 tsp. instant coffee granules (if you don't have this, we can grind you just a little in my store, Sharyn's Pantry) (John uses his coffee grinder to grind up 2 tsp. of coffee beans along with the brown rice flour until this becomes very fine) 6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate (this is 6- 1 oz. squares) 1/2 cup almond flour (we carry this at Sharyn's Pantry) 1/4 cup brown rice flour (we carry this at Sharyn's Pantry) 1/2 tsp. baking powder a pinch of salt 3 tbsp. dark chocolate chips 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

GLUTEN-FREE BROWNIES

-Add in the almond flour, brown rice flour, baking powder.

Mix well to combine.

-Spread the batter in the prepared pan. John sprinkles and then lightly presses the chocolate chips and walnuts lightly into the batter instead of stirring them in. They will be visible once baked.

-Bake the brownies in the pre-heated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Let the brownies cool in the pan on a wire cooling rack for at least 30 minutes before cutting and serving. If you try any sooner, they will crumble.

-Serve them as is, or with ice cream or strawberries and whipped cream. Enjoy!

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John Towndrow, just a few weeks ago, while shopping in my store, spoke of a new gluten-free brownie recipe which he and his wife Susan have now adopted as their new favourite brownie.

Here is their recipe. So many of you are now following a gluten-free diet, I thought this would be of interest for you. Thanks John for sharing it with us. Enjoy a great week!

-In a double boiler or a microwave, melt the chocolate.

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Balloons are up, banners are up, spirits are high at the HABITAT FOR HUMANITY VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION SPAGHETTI FEED held recently at the Lions’ Club Hall in Bonneville on a Saturday evening.

The wonderful aroma let me know I was in the right place!

Volunteers from the local Habitat had prepared an amazing meal: two kinds of sauce, pasta, wonderful rolls, salads, veggies with dips, great desserts, and a gorgeous cake. Many young adults were there to help as well, getting in their volunteer hours for school. What a good experience, to be with all these dedicated folks. Live music kept us entertained and everyone seemed to have several skills to help out.

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We were invited to get up by table number and we were sort of orderly, with lots of ribbing about who had connections, and got to go first! Our ticket to eat was a plastic spaghetti bib… now, how cool is that!!?? It was relaxed, casual, and so much fun. Folks moved to other tables to visit, and anyone alone was invited to join another group. I met my new friend, Tracy, in the food line. We reminisced about the afternoon we spent hours putting insulation into the attic on Maple Street. You should have seen us straddling the boards (struts?) up there, weaving and stretching, poking the insulation bats into tight spots with broom handles! Not many volunteers are as loyal to the organization as Habitat volunteers.

There were 12 lovely prizes to be won, and volunteers were given 10 tickets for every 100 hours they had volunteered. Some folks had miles of tickets, and needed help checking their tickets when a lucky number was announced. There are so many ways to help, and age, gender, building skills, experience don’t prevent you from helping. Patrick and Gaetan and the other super Supers were able to demonstrate what was needed, never making a person feel helpless or useless. I remember coming down from that attic and drooling over the wonderful iced chocolate cupcakes someone had dropped off. You don’t have to hold a hammer to help!!

Cake was cut and was magical…it disappeared in no time. Speeches were kept to a minimum, special folks were honoured, and everyone felt included. I was so delighted to be there, and hope to make it again next year. If you are not sure how you could contribute to a build or some other project, call Judi David at the ReStore in Bonneville, at 613-9380413, ext. 205.There’s a helmet and safety shoes waiting for you!!

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Business Directory MINI PROFILE FREEDOM TAEKWON-DO Freedom Taekwon-Do has been operating in Riverdale for nine years.

They first opened their doors on October 1st, 2005 and have provided training in the International Taekwon-Do (ITF) style to numerous people from the ages 4 and up ever since. Freedom TKD is not about learning to fight, it is about being a better citizen. The students at Freedom TKD are taught that it is far more important to use one’s head and heart then to use their hands and feet. The programs are set up so that the student learns in increments and does not advance until they have understood and become proficient within their ability at that level. This creates a sense of accomplishment for each individual which produces a more confident person.

Their Little Dragons Program is designed for students ages 4-6.The 30 minute class, taught by Miss Laine Larkin, focuses on having fun while encouraging courtesy and respect through games, improving listening skills by learning to follow instructions, enhancing memory and creating left/right awareness with patterns, and building large motor skills to increase coordination and balance.

Our Youth and Adult Classes are held 5 days a week to fit your busy lifestyle.

This one hour class offers traditional International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) style Taekwon-Do training geared towards children, teens and adults.

The student is pushed physically and mentally in order to inspire and foster personal growth, development and accomplishment regardless of age or ability. The Youth and Adult classes have a variety of instructors who provide

many skills to aid the student in achieving their goals.

Ms Betty Ann Villeneuve, 4th degree black belt, the head instructor, along with her children; Mr David Chaffee, 2nd degree black belt and Miss April Chaffee 1st degree black belt have been training since 1998. This all started because Ms. Villeneuve wanted an activity to do with her children. The other black belt instructors at Freedom TKD are Mrs Apryl Larkin and her daughter Miss Laine Larkin. Freedom TKD has certainly become a family affair, especially as 10 year old Maylee Larkin, who started as a Little Dragon when she was 4 years old, will be testing for her 1st degree black belt this year along with 13 year old Ashley Fortier.

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CORNWALL – Alexandre Imbeault and the Laval Predateurs spoiled the River Kings party on Friday night, skating to a 10-4 victory at the Civic Complex. Imbeault scored four times as Cornwall was badly outplayed in its home opener.

River Kings rookie forward Antony Courcelles, who recorded a hat trick, opened the scoring 1:11 into the contest, but it was all Laval the rest of the way.

David Masse beat Loic Lacasse top corner at 11:06 of the first before Alexandre Imbeault added two powerplay goals. Chris Doyle then scored from the hashmarks with 1:13 to play in the first to give the Predateurs a three-goal lead. Laval outshot Cornwall 18-6 in the opening frame.

Imbeault’s tap-in goal at 11:29 of the second completed the hat trick. With the River Kings trailing 5-1, Dylan Garrioch, Francis Lessard and Chris Cloutier tried to spark the Kings.

But Laval ended up on a lengthy powerplay and Juraj Kolnik chased Lacasse with a blast from the point at 14:13 of the second. Pete Karvouniaris took over in goal for the River Kings.

Imbeault added his fourth of the contest, on another powerplay, with 3:46 to play in the second. With 63 seconds left in the middle frame, Vincent Richer made it 8-1.

Courcelles scored his second of the night 1:58 into the third, perfectly placing a wrist shot past Lacerte. Then at 3:20, Nicolas Corbeil tipped home a Doug Andress shot from the point.

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Courcelles scored his third of the game with 4:36 to play, once again beating Lacerte with a clean wrist shot. Laval outshot Cornwall 41-31. Imbeault (first), Pierre-Luc O’Brien (second) and Courcelles were the announced three stars, as chosen by the fans.

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But Richer, with his second of the night, then quieted the crowd once again, beating Karvouniaris top corner at 6:33 of the third. Doyle added his second of the night with 5:47 to play.

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Cornwall Seaway Lions Club Invites Community to Join and Make a Difference The Cornwall Seaway Lions Club is seeking civic-minded men and women to join them in making a difference in the community. The club is hosting an information session on October 22nd for people who want to learn more about the club and its work.

“Our club gives members an opportunity to advance worthy causes, serve with friends, and become leaders in the community. This club means a lot to our Lions, but it means so much more to the people we serve,” said Phil Shorey.

The information session will be held on Oct 22, commencing at 6 pm, at the Comfort Inn. Club President, Marcel Ravary encourages the public to come out and learn more about the club’s work.

“We want to share the great things we’re doing in the community, and let others know how they can help,” said Ravary.

The Lions’ motto is “We Serve,” and the Cornwall Seaway Lions Club has lived up to it.

For 34 years, the clubs has an annual Fund Raiser Ribfest, as well as Fruitcake sales, involved with the Snow Suit Fund, AGAPE Center Food Drive, SPCA Donations, Baldwin House Donations, and Hospice financial assistance.

To learn more about the information session, the Cornwall Seaway Lions Club or its service projects, contact Phil Shorey, Membership Chair.

Lions Clubs International is the largest service club organization in the world. Its 1.35 million members in more than 46,000 clubs are serving communities in 207 countries and geographical areas around the globe.

Since 1917, Lions clubs have aided the blind and visually impaired, championed youth initiatives and strengthened local communities through hands-on service and humanitarian projects. For more

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St. Matthew Catholic Secondary School is preparing students toward the pathway areas of Hospitality, Construction and Hairstyling.

This past summer, the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario invested extensive time and resources to help create an authentic, hands-on learning environment for students in the Hairstyling and Hospitality programs. With significant renovations to the facilities, learner experience has been vastly enhanced at St. Matthew, which has led to increased enrollment at the school.

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The local community has also taken advantage of the new facilities; COGECO Cable has recently filmed a cooking show with St. Matthew Hospitality students, and Algonquin College’s Food Service Worker program. This experience has allowed students to see a direct correlation with what they are learning in school, and what is happening in their local community. A dual credit program with Algonquin College for Quantity Food Production was established last year, and a second program, Baking 101, will be hosted this coming year. The St. Matthew Construction Program is currently building its third camper cabin for the St. Lawrence Parks Commission, and is in the process of planning for dual credit programming with St. Lawrence College.

“We are very excited to see how engaged our students are in their learning,” noted Walter MacDonald, Vice-Principal at St. Matthew CSS. “We are looking forward to our dual credit programs, as they allow our students to reach ahead, while building relationships with our community colleges and local partners.”

As part of its mission towards student success, St. Matthew Catholic Secondary school focuses on preparing students for a trade through apprenticeships, for college, or for transitioning directly to the world of work. As important as the special programs are in offering these opportunities, so is the environment of support in which all students can learn, and graduate into the world as successful, productive citizens.

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FOR SALE: stove, Enviro EF3 FOR SALE:Wood Forpellet Sale: Cell Phone, 4 1/2 years old, comes with all pipes plus.

Blackberry Bold, case, charger $70; English Reason for selling - switched to Natural Gas. Riding Saddle plus halter, bridle, belly strap, 613-551-3883. saddle pad, made in England $325; Glass-top computer station $130;Citizens corner Band computer FOR SALE: Cobra CB station, $110; unit,red black, Radio withmobile built book in case, and Portablewhite 3-shelf 2-draweredition. pine unit/nightstand black $40; - limited Model 39 Call 613-936-8735. $50.

LTD0127650, asking $125. Can be moved from vehicle to vehicle. Ask for Ray, call SALE: Park Model Trailer - 1 FOR 613-938-3168. bedroom. Price reduced 613-933-7803 For FORinfo.

SALE: Park Model Trailer - 1 more bedroom. For more info. 613-933-7803.

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FOR SALE: 27ft TerryFleetwood 5th FOR mower - Yard WheelSALE: Trailer 21" with Lawn slideout - 2 year old Machine, 159CC, 3 in 1 mulch, canopy. Very clean, asking $11,000 side obo. discharge / wide mouth with bag collector.

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WE SALE: CAN TRANSFER FOR 1985 HondaYOUR Goldwing VHS HOME MOVIES TO DVD. 88,222km.

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FOR SALE: 2000 GMC Jimmy 4x4, fully FOR SALE: Ladies dress size 8, black and loaded, white, $1,650 as is or $1,950 white, Jones of New York - worn once, $10. safetied. 613-932-4812.

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FOR SALE: 21" Lawn mower - Yard FOR SALE: 19973 Chrysler Seabring Machine, 159CC, in 1 mulch, side convertible, asking $3,500.

Univox electric discharge / wide mouth with bag collector. base in a case, asking Bought $300 andnew an exercise Excellent condition. in June bikeCall 613-932-7045.

2014. Used only 6 times. Must sell as I need a sit down mower. $225. 613-528-4533.

FOR SALE: Hydraulic plow blade, 6 1/2 ft FOR SALE: 2000 Mazda 626, good x 18". Hubcadet 45" snowblower - 1997 condition, black 4 door, automatic. $1,650 as Toyota Takoma 4x4. 4ft long aquarium with is or $1,950 safetied. Call 613-932-4812.

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FOR SALE: Ladies dress size 8, black UPCOMING and white, Jones of New York - worn once, BIG $10. Call 613-933-4903.

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by Friends of the Cornwall heldSALE: FOR 1997 Chrysler Seabring Public Library asking at the Cornwall convertible, $3,500.Public Univox Library. electric baseFriday, in a case,October asking $300. Call 24th and Saturday, 613-932-7045.

October 25th YARD SALE: 213- 9:30am Carleton to Street, 5pm. $2 a bag.

Saturday, October 10 - Tools & other items.

Proceeds will go to the Library.

FOR SALE: Hydraulic plow blade, 6 1/2 ft x 18".

Hubcadet 45" snowblower SALE: Roller shade, BRAND FOR 1997 Toyota Takoma 4x4.

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Shade still HOME MOVIES DVD. 613-932-4812 wrapped up (never installed) $50 CORNWALL NEWCOMERS CLUB: worth over $90. Call 613-362-5700 welcomes women new to the area in the (Cornwall). last 4 years. For more info. call 613-9354624. The next monthly dinner meeting is FOR SALE: 8 hp Snow Blower, November 4. brand new, electric start, Sears model.

BIG BOOK UPCOMING been used.

A great dealSALE: at $675held Never by Friends of the Cornwall - with receipt - Regular $975. AlsoPublic a Library at thebed Cornwall Public Library.

39” adjustable with sheets - $600.

Friday,andOctober 24th4 chairs and Saturday, Hutch buffet with and a October 25th 9:30am to 5pm. $2 a bag. table with extensions. Maple, show Proceeds will go to the Library. room condition, all original - $395.

Call FOR613-933-1083.

SALE: Grinder belt + disc sander, recipricating saw, variable speed scrowl FOR SALE: fully saw, 16 speed KIA Drill Spectra, Press - Craftman loaded, veryplaner, clean, Router for more jointer and &info: table,613biscuit 935-6878. jointer. Call 613-932-4419 FOR SALE: Roller shade, BRAND FOR SALE: 2003 Chevrolet Ventura NEW, white embossed, high quality, 10 van, beautiful condition, 4 winter tires gauge, 4 ply vinyl with pull chain on rims come with it. $1,800. Call mechanism. Exact width: tip to tip 61”, 613-937-4900. exact width shade 59 3/4”. Length approx 66”. Shade still wrapped up (never FOR SALE: 3/4 roll of Grip Guard. installed) $50 - worth over Ice Water - $25 and 2 sheets of $90. Call 613-362-5700 plywood - 4ft x 6 ft - $25. Telephone (Cornwall).

613-932-5956.

FOR SALE: Electric piano and

CORNWALL harpsichord. 72 keys, full weight.

NEWCOMERS CLUB: Store at Perfect condition. $650 obo worth

welcomes women new to the area in the last 4 years.

For more info. call 613-935-4624.

812 Pitt Street, $1,300 new. Call 613-935-9943.

Unit 40

A Quick Note ...

by Carol Grant

As mentioned in an earlier article, Cornwall & Area Pop Event (CAPE) is being held on Saturday, April 18th, 2015 at the Benson Centre. This event will feature artists, cosplay, panels, special exhibits and celebrities.

The next monthly dinner Open Saturdays If you are an artist, musician or exhibitor and would like information on meeting is November 4. being a part of this show, please search for CAPE on Facebook or visit from 9am to 4pm. our website at www.cornwallpopevent.com. A complete list of the confirmed guests so far can be found online but stay tuned for next week's feature to see the -Gluten/yeast/dairy/wheat/soy free lineup so far! ALSO ... bagels and sliced bread (frozen) Landmark and special guest -Zengarry nut cheese selection Kevin Rivette performed at Boston Pizza last week. It was (gluten/dairy free) *cashew based a great treat to enjoy some i Standing S B BROKER R O K J Ji Jim m ta t tandi andi a n d i n ng g BR OK ER E R --Organic salad dressings F (maple FALL ALL S SPECIALS PECIALS * F FALL ALL S SPECIALS PECIALS * delicious supper and see some syrup/garlic, balsamic) old friends doing what they do best!

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