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SEEKER Vol. 5 Issue 9 March 7, 2014

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Recently, a somewhat silly movement has been spreading like a virus on social media sites: Neknominations.

What is a neknomination? It is a pointless random action which basically requires individuals to film themselves while "necking" (quickly ingesting) a rather large quantity of alcohol, then nominate another person to do the same within 24 hours. In other words, it's a dare.

The online drinking game which allegedly originated with a video Ross Samson, a London Rugby star, posted on Facebook, has been vastly criticized because of its possible lethal consequences. So far, 5 deaths have been attributed to the game.

Like everything else, it has made its way to our town.

About 4 weeks ago, I started seeing the hashtag #Neknomination on my facebook stream. For about a week, notifications were popping everywhere.

Curious, I got to see a few of my friends drinking bottles of beer in the snow or while doing cartwheels. I watched one or two videos, then stopped even paying attention because of how silly, not to mention dangerous, I thought it was.

Then, something magical happened.

After the Bowl For Kids event held by Big Brothers and Big Sisters, something new started popping out on my stream: Donation Nominations. This version of the game turns drinking into random acts of kindness, a much better take on the whole concept if you ask me.

The originator of the movement in the region was apparently Mr. Patrick Larose, who started it all with the Agape Centre and moved on from there. With the hashtag #donationnomination, the city of Cornwall has been swept by good deeds ranging from supporting a favourite charity financially to donating time to a valuable cause. We, the Seeker Chicks, were tagged in a nomination ourselves, and chose to support the Boys and Girls club by buying 10 pink shirts for pink shirt day, that we in turn donated to our readers. You can see the video on our website.

I love it when people turn negative into positive. If more people were like that, can you imagine all the good that could be done? And that's my challenge for you this week. I nominate every living soul in Cornwall to do a random act of kindness. #DonationNominationCornwall.

Julia Lucio Editor in chief

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Presented by Jason Setnyk News & Politics 2010 Mayoral Candidate now running for City Council seat Congratulations and kudos to Cornwall and In 2014 Mark A MacDonald will not be running for Mayor, but instead the former City Councillor will be eyeing a seat on Council again. In 2010 Mark A MacDonald ran for Mayor of Cornwall against incumbent Bob Kilger and lost. In 2011 MacDonald ran for MPP, this time falling short against Jim McDonell.

Since that time Mark A MacDonald has been vocal on several key issues, and he has become a grass roots leader in the community. Most notably with the closure of the Cornwall General Hospital, he was instrumental in organizing concerned citizens to try and save the hospital for future public benefit and use. Now Mark A MacDonald has been a strong voice in the movement to stop the building of tanks on the City’s water front. He has been writing a series of short and clear letters to the editor critical of Council on key issues that resonate well with voters.

City officials participate in meeting to discuss port divestiture Officials from the City of Cornwall met with officials from the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and Transport Canada on Friday, February 28th to discuss the divestiture of the Port of Cornwall.

Earlier this week, Cornwall City Council agreed to file a joint letter of intent with the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne to begin negotiations with Transport Canada on the divestiture of the Port of Cornwall. Transport Canada received the documents during today’s meeting for their signature. Meetings will be established in the near future to initiate the formal divestiture talks.

Meanwhile, City Council held a special in-camera meeting on Thursday, February 27th to receive an update on the situation surrounding the storage tanks development site in the harbour area of Cornwall. StormontDundas-South Glengarry MP Guy Lauzon and Transport Canada representative Doug Smith, Chief of Staff to the Federal Minister of Transport, were also in attendance. $1200 was raised at the Mental Health Awareness Fundraiser in Memory of Monique Rozon - A Lil’ Pole Fitness and Om Satya Yoga celebrated their One Year Studio Anniversary Party with a Mental Health Awareness Fundraiser last Friday. “This event helped us raise funds to bring awareness to our Community in regards to the severity of Mental Health”, says Shannon (Fourney) Champagne. There were contests, yoga demos, pole demos, Indian Head Massages by Sandy, Massages, a Silent Auction, snacks, and of course prizes. Brock Frost was the MC of the event.

Smiles for Seniors Fundraiser on March 22nd There is a fundraiser being hosted by SSW's from St. Lawrence College to help out local seniors. "This event will help us to raise awareness about the importance of elder health in the SDG area. We are a group of 2nd year SSWs trying to better the life of our seniors", explains event co-organzier Jenn Gravel. The spaghetti dinner is being held at the Knights of Columbus on March 22nd from 6pm to 11pm. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children.

The money raised is in support of the Glen Stor Dun Lodge, The Parisien Manor, St. Joesph's Continuing Care, and the Recreation Departments of SDG.

Arts & Culture Tracy Lalonde's EP hits #39 for Alternative on Itunes - March 4th marked the release of Tracy Lalonde’s highly anticipated debut EP, Little Letters. Working closely with producer and engineer, Graham Greer (of Barstool Prophets), Tracy Lalonde has brought her five song debut brilliantly to life, eclectically balancing delicate yet eager folk-pop sounds while exploring, with a certain introspection, everyday experiences as inspired by love, literature, and legend. Kittle Letters is available for sale digitally via iTunes for $4.95 and physical CD copies will be available at the Grind and online through www.tracylalonde.com priced at $7.00. To purchase and download it online visit: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/little-lettersep/id813620228 Social Media for Artists Workshop: Don’t be Anti-Social Your Arts Council, Cornwall & The Counties has teamed up with their friends at CARFAC Ontario to bring an exciting social media workshop for all SDG and Cornwall artists and arts organizations on March 15th, titled: Don’t be Anti-Social! A Marketing Workshop. The Presenter for the work shop is James Flower. Mr. Flower was the Social Media Director at Akimbo Art Promotions from 2009 to 2013 and is a regular contributor to the city of Toronto’s discourse on the arts. James writes a weekly blog about new developments at the nexus of art and technology and current trends in contemporary landscape painting. He has hosted a monthly TweetChat with topics important to Canadian artists, public and private galleries, arts workers and art schools. He has co-hosted online discussions with some of Canada largest establishments including the Art Gallery of Ontario, The National Gallery of Canada and the Canada Council for the Arts. Tickets are $15.00 for YAC members and $20.00 to non-members. If you would like to become a YAC member today for $25.00/year contact bruce@yourartscouncil.ca

Sports & Lifestyle Cornwall River Kings Meet and Greet The playoffs are right around the corner and the River Kings are hoping for another large crowd this Saturday night when the Laval Braves come to town.

And for the second straight Saturday night, tickets are available for only $5. Children under the age of 12 (and accompanied by an adult) who wear any hockey jersey will get in for $3. The club is also organizing a Meet and Greet with its players after the LNAH game in Salon B at the Civic Complex. The cost for the party is $3. Season ticket holders will be admitted at no charge. There will be music and munchies. The main door prize will be a season ticket pass for next year as well as post-season tickets for this year’s playoffs.

There will also be several great auction prizes; featuring game-worn jerseys of fan favourites Francis Lessard and Chris Cloutier. Cash, debit and credit cards will be accepted. Fans are invited to bring cameras and get autographs from their favourite players. Saturday’s contest promises to be an interesting one – it’s the second half of a home-andhome series with the Braves. Cornwall visits Laval on Friday night. Last Saturday a total of 3,215 fans took advantage of $5 tickets and watched the Cornwall River Kings skate to a 6-2 win over Saint-Georges in LNAH action. Nicolas Corbeil led the offensive attack with 2 goals and an assist. River Kings photo by Allison Papineau.

Letters & Opinions Jason Setnyk asks should Le Village be reb r a n d e d Cornwall’s Art District? Jason Setnyk writes a reply to a message Todd Bennett posted on social media about reviving Le Village through Arts and Culture. Here is the response: In many ways Le Village and area is already the hub of arts and culture in Cornwall – from the Port Movie Theatre, to a photography studio, to La Maison, to a bilingual newspaper, to Aultsville Theatre, Strung Out Guitars, tattoo shops and more. It was also the home of Cafe Connectionz and some independently owned book stores too. Le Village Business Improvement Area had created a Strategic Plan in 2011. The plan outlined the need for beautification of the commercial district, improved parking, communications, and community partnerships. Heart of the City also has programs to help landowners in upgrading and renovating commercial properties.

There have been a few improvements to the beautification of the district, however over the past few years more businesses have also had to close their doors.

I don’t think businesses in Le Village receive the same support or get the same visibility as down town businesses. Perhaps the downtown Cornwall BIA is better organized, or perhaps there is a stigma that effects the east-end of Cornwall, or a mix of both. It is a complex issue.

Moving forward one strategy to better improve Le Village could be to promote it as the ‘arts district of Cornwall’. With the building of condos the demographic is slowly changing. With a possible University coming to Nav Canada the demographic of the east end could drastically change. A re-branding exercise would be a sound marketing move at this time. This alone will not revitalize the area, but it would be an important step for a long term strategy.

Thank you for reading.

My name is Jason Setnyk, and these are the Seeker Snippets.

Jason Setnyk is a local high school teacher, journalist, published and award winning author, photographer, arts and culture event coordinator, and a community volunteer sitting on numerous boards and committees. http: //jason-setnyk.blogspot.ca

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FOCUS ON THE GOOD with Carol Grant

This week's spotlight will be on

THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICES' DAY AWAY PROGRAMS AND TELEPHONE ASSURANCE PROGRAM.

Our WEEKLY LOOK at CHARITIES & ORGANIZATIONS in our COMMUNITY!

There are many long-time clients as well as volunteers who have been with the program since it first opened in 1988. The volunteers and clients look forward to their weekly "Day Away" and enjoy the socialization with the other clients. Many have stated they have established a personal relationship with the other clients or volunteers and could not imagine a week without their day away.

The Telephone Assurance Program links a senior living alone with a volunteer who will make a friendly call to that isolated senior and determine that the individual is not in crisis or at risk of harm. This "checkup" greatly increases peace of mind and security and lessens the feeling of loneliness and isolation. This free program is offered Monday through Friday and hopes to reach out to other isolated seniors in need. For more information volunteering with or attending the Adult Day Program (either Senior or Special Day Away) or the Telephone Assurance Program (TAP), please contact 613-933-3384 ext 4234.

The Senior and Special Day Away Programs at the Glen Stor Dun Lodge exist to provide assistance to frail seniors and adults as well as those seniors and adults with physical disabilities. By attending the Day Away Programs, these individuals are able to live in their own home longer and prevent premature or inappropriate institutionalization.

Some of the volunteers at the program

Clients enjoying a St. Patrick's Day event

The staff and volunteers at the Day Away Programs assist in the care of a loved one by providing rest for caregivers. While at the program, the clients participate in social, intellectual and recreational activities such as crafts, an exercise program and games such as cards or bingo. Every week approximately 75 clients attend a weekly program which is offered from Monday to Friday. While there is a small cost associated with the program ($20 for those requiring transportation and $17 for those who provide their own transportation), the program itself is not-for-profit and not only offers the socialization, programming and transportation if needed but also a hot, nutritious meal and snacks.

Stay tuned for next weeks “Focus on the Good” feature!

Staff during the 25th Anniversary celebration in Sept 2013

KRISCROSSROADS by Kris Ward

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Moving Week After a month of back and forth between Kingston and Cornwall with frequent stops in Brockville, my dual city life is coming to a conclusion; and I can’t wait.

The slow move process that I employed to come back, worked, however now I am ready to fully migrate back to Cornwall. The first sign that this was over was that moment at midnight on Saturday when my Internet and cable came to a screeching halt as I cancelled my services for March 1st. In Cornwall, I have not connected any services yet, as TV’s and all supporting technology are still in Kingston.

Being split between two cities has been taxing as things are not where they belong in Cornwall and are packed in Kingston. This Saturday when we pick up the UHaul and load it up, it will be a relief. Friends have stepped up to help on both sides and I owe a major thanks to the special person who has kept me fed when I am in town. I am not in one place long enough to have proper groceries, my cupboards are bare in Cornwall and in Kingston, most things had to be thrown out, so having home cooked delicious meals is a blessing.

It is also a time where material things do not matter as much, although I truly am enjoying my new shower and bath at my Cornwall place. The little things are making this time that much better. A night of listening to music and living room dancing was a highlight for me this week.

I am also proud of how much I purged for this move. I have too many purses and shoes; my walk-in closet was one of the final area to be packed, I sorted two piles and without delay delivered the give-away items to charity, so no last minute cold feet could occur.

I look forward to settling in and making a fresh start in town. It won’t be long now…

Follow Kris Ward’s Blog at www.kriscrossroads.wordpress.com

City undertaking storm sewer improvements in Legion Park The City of Cornwall would like to advise residents that work is currently underway to improve a storm sewer drain in the area of Legion Park, near the baseball diamonds.

As part of the project, a storm sewer drain is being added to the ditch along Bergeron Drive. Improvements will also be made in the area of the parking lot south of the baseball diamonds.

The work is being completed by Malyon Excavation. It was originally scheduled to be completed last fall. The work is being done now to ensure the improvements are complete by the spring and the start of the baseball season.

The present pipe installation work will be complete by the end of the week, and the contractor will then return in May to complete sod restoration.

The work is not associated in any way to the nearby storage tanks site on the Cornwall Harbour.

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From the Desk of Candy Pollard NATURALLY DELICIOUS ... with the Health Nut

Our 2nd Annual Healthy Living Wellness Fair 2014 is just around the corner! This amazing event will be held on Saturday, April 5th, 11am to 3pm at the Agora Centre, 301 McConnell Avenue, just above Nativity Lanes bowling (formerly Nativity Church Hall). This year we will have close to 60 vendors, which is so exciting!!! Admission will be minimum $2 donation at the door……..

We have listened to you Cornwall, this year, our new venue has plenty of FREE parking as well it is wheelchair accessible and most importantly it is HUGE……so come on in and support us in this great day…all profits of the day going to Maison Baldwin House (shelter for women).

You will have the chance to meet many original and unique, LOCAL, health minded businesses and individuals. We will all be there to show you how our Cornwall and surrounding area has so much to offer to you, to live your best life ever! There will be gluten-free vendors for those living with celiac disease or food intolerances as well.

This year we have also added an artisan/ artist/ crafts /musician side to the fair, a great way to discover all that is in our community. There will also be the fun side to life, geared for adults and children……lots of great things happening ….

Bartering In Business ...

Bartering is when you swap or trade goods or services for those of another without exchanging money. We do it all the time with family and friends, so why not with other business owners? There are many different ways to barter that can be effective ways for small business owners to expand your businesses and/or reduce your costs.

Bartering has many benefits and there are a number of reasons why you may want to explore bartering.

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Often you can fill a need that you have without spending any money You may meet business owners from a different industry and create a relationship that provides various opportunities You can build a network of colleagues that may become a source of referrals

We are very fortunate to have Kathy Smart (diagnosed with Celiac disease at the age of 12), originally from our area, as our amazing speaker. She has become North America’s Gluten-Free Expert, has even appeared on the Dr. Oz Show.

She will be giving an amazing talk in a separate room, more intimate and cozy with about 100 participants. This will take place from noon until 1pm, first come first serve basis…$5 at the door. Kathy will be happy to take pictures with you and sign her award winning cookbook. She is very knowledgeable in this field and will have great tips and information for you. Don’t miss this great opportunity to get up close with such an amazing person!!

In the next weeks I will be highlighting the vendors that will be taking part in our great event, you won’t want to miss this, I promise you!

I realize that many of you will probably be gone on holidays next week due to it being March Break. I want to let you all know that I will be OPEN as usual for business…. So come on in and get all that you need to make your week a healthy one….

My shop is only open on Saturdays, 9am to 4pm. Located at 812 Pitt Street, unit 40 (just passed Earthway Chiropractic Clinic, small restaurant on the left hand side). *CASH ONLY* In health, Sylvie Thibert (The Health Nut) www.thehealthnut.ca thehealthnut@cogeco.ca 613-931-3119 or 613-662-3834

Before agreeing to a barter arrangement, measure what you will be giving and what you will be receiving in return - the two should be of relatively equal value. You should also verify that the other person is qualified to provide the product or service that they will be providing and that they have the authority to make the agreement. It is normally better to work out the particulars of a barter arrangement through the business owner or manager.

A written agreement should outline the terms of the bartering arrangement, and it can be the most important part of the relationship. Be sure to clearly outline what each party is providing as well as a timeline or deadline. You should also plan to communicate with the other party on a regular basis in order to continue to build the relationship.

Bartering is not always in the cards - do your homework and choose reputable businesses that you want to be associated with. Bartering is a give-and-take proposition that can be very valuable to both parties involved, but only if both parties understand the concept.

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ouT AND ArouND CorNWALL with Carol Grant Bacon & Beer Bonanza

Kinsmen Cornwall Lift-Off, proudly celebrating its 20th Year Anniversary in 2014, is a not-for-profit organization that is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors consisting of 18 community leaders who work 11 months of the year to bring this festival to life. Kinsmen Cornwall Lift-Off is currently the only Hot Air Balloon Festival in the province of Ontario. This year's festival will be held between July 10th to Juy 13th.

Eric Pidgeon, bacon eating champ

Grand Prize winner Scott Tackaberry

The festival relies on sponsorship and of course fundraising by holding various events throughout the year. This past weekend the community was treated to a Bacon & Beer Bonanza at the Agora Catholic Centre which was sponsored by Paul Desnoyers of CKDM. A big thank you goes out to all those who supported this event by participating in the evening, selling tickets (Scotia Bank and Cornwall Square), donating prizes to the silent auction or sponsoring the event.

Approximately 180 people attended the event which featured MC Dan Allaire (from Corus Entertainment's morning show "The Breakfast Buzz"), live entertainment by the band Buskers Dream, games, various caterers offering their bacon-themed delicaciea (such as Mama Sue's, The Glengarrian, Claude's Wedding Cakes, Émotions Catering, Prestige Catering, Schnitzel's and La Cuisine Volante), a photo booth (by Carol Grant Productions) and the first ever bacon eating contest!

Jason Jesmer, Lift-off Event Division Co-Chair with MC Dan Allaire Busker's Dream

Olymel (located here in Cornwall) was the bacon supplier for the night and congratulations goes out to Eric Pidgeon (seen top left) who beat out 11 other contestants and won the title of Bacon Eating Champ at this year's event (Pidgeon ate 262 grams of cooked bacon in 5 minutes). n addition to the title, he walked away with a Molson Prize Pack and four weekend passes to attend this year's Lift-Off Festival.

Emotions Catering with Business Division Co-Chair Mary-Anne Marleau and Event Division Co-Chair Jason Jesmer The Voter's Choice award for favourite caterer of the evening was awarded to Émotions Catering for their Gourmet Potato Cups with Swiss Cheese and Bacon.

In total, a combined weight of 88 pounds of bacon was given away to three lucky winners which include Candace Buiting (11 lbs), MJ Menard (11 lbs) and Grand Prize Winner Scott Tackaberry (66 lbs). There were Photo booth participants also many more door prizes given away from the Molson beer partner Ashton. Stay tuned for more fundraising events that are being planned before this event and the entertainment line-up which will be announced at a later date. Mark your calendars for July 10th to July 13th to attend this amazing event!

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Vendredi 14 mars 2014/Friday March 14, 2014

11:00 : Ouverture de la Cabane à sucre / Opening of the Cabane à sucre 11:15 : Frizotine la coquine – Spectacle pour enfants / Clown – Children’s show 12:30 : Maquillage de visage / Face painting 13:30 : Bricot/ Arts and Crafts Michel Sonnel 14:30 : Musique pour enfants/ Children’s music 15:00 : Film pour enfants / Children’s movie 16:00 : Musique/music 17:00 – 19 h : Souper/Supper Cabane à sucre (8,00$) Musique/Music Roxanne Delage, Marc Carrière, Rod Robillard 19:30 : Top Secret (comédie et chansons) spectacle (15,00$) / French

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I made this delicious supper in my crockpot a couple of weeks ago. Ken Shaver gave me several recipes last fall, this being one of them. It is layers of ground beef, onions, potatoes, pinto and romano beans and seasoned tomatoes. Simply delicious and easy to get going before you head o to work.

Your supper wil be ready and waiting for you when you get in after a long day. I love this- at work all day and no stress wondering what you will make for supper. I hope you try this, I know your family will love it too! This would be a perfect meal to have after a day out on the ski slopes. Thanks again Ken for sharing and caring. I'm looking forward to trying the other recipes you gave me. Enjoy a great week!

You probably will get 6 to 8 servings from this recipe. Ken travels stateside to get the Mexican stewed tomatoes at the Aldi Store on your way into Massena. This is the kind of customer I have at my store, Sharyn's Pantry, Ken even went so far as to give me a can of the tomatoes he uses in his recipe. In anticipation of making this recipe, I picked up a few cans of these spicy stewed tomatoes. The brand is 'Casa Mamita diced tomatoes and green chillies - a 10 oz. can.'

You could use regular canned stewed tomatoes and add a bit of green chili pepper or dehydrated jalopeno pepper which we sell at Sharyn's Pantry.

Either will work fine. The nice thing is, you have all needed ingredients in your pantry. You just need the ground beef. I changed the recipe slightly, here is what I did:

KEN'S CROCKPOT SUPPER

INGREDIENTS: 2 or 3 onions, coarsely chopped (I used 3 large onions) 1- 1/2 to 2 lb. lean ground beef (use Sharyn's Pantry locally-raised lean ground beef - I used 2 lbs.)

5 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced about 1/4" thick 1- 19 oz. can of pinto beans, rinsed and drained (You can use any 2 - 19 oz. cans of beans you like: kidney, pinto, romano, cannelini, whatever.)(I used what I had in my pantry.)

1- 19 oz. can of romano beans, rinsed and drained 2- 10 oz. cans of the Casa Mamita stewed tomatoes from the Aldi Store OR use 1 - 19 oz. can of stewed or diced tomatoes with a little added kick of dried jalapeno peppers- use about 1 tsp.

1- 10 oz. can of Heinz or Aylmer tomato soup (Not Campbell's - it's not a sharp enough tomato flavour.)

2 heaping tsp. minced garlic in oil 1 tsp. dried rubbed basil 1 tsp. granulated sugar 1 tsp. dried rubbed Greek oregano

METHOD: -Chop up the onions and brown them along with the lean ground beef in a skillet. Cook until no pink colour remains in the beef. Season the meat with a little salt and pepper. Drain off any fat.

Place this mixture in your crockpot.

-Peel and slice up the potatoes. Cut them about 1/4" in thickness. Place a layer of them over the ground beef and onions. You can add a bit extra if necessary. You want a single layer of sliced potatoes to completely cover the meat layer.

-Next, drain the both cans of beans in a colander. Rinse off the beans and drain well. Sprinkle them over the layer of potatoes in your crockpot.

-Now, in a small saucepan, combine the stewed tomatoes and tomato soup. Use a whisk to mix thoroughly. Add the rubbed basil and oregano and the minced garlic in oil and sugar. Mix well.

Just heat up the mixture.

-Pour this in an even layer over the beans.

-Place the lid on your crockpot and set the heat to LOW. Cook this casserole undisturbed for 7 or 8 hours. No stirring during this time. It's not necessary. I found 7 hours was perfect. Don't worry if you go 8 hours of so, nothing will overcook , there is lots of liquid.

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A GREAT CROCKPOT SUPPER

Tax return choices -spend or invest?

Many Canadians look forward to an annual tax refund from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It's a miniwindfall-and it's tempting to spend the money on something frivolous.

But there are other uses for your refund. When you use the money you receive wisely, it can pay big dividends over time. Here are a few suggestions for making the most of your refund.

Invest in an RRSP. Use your tax refund to get an early start on your annual Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) contribution. The sooner you get money into your RRSP, the sooner you take advantage of tax-deferred growth.

Make up for missed RRSP contributions. You're allowed to make up for missed contributions going back to 1991. Using your refund will increase your pool of tax-sheltered assets, potentially boost retirement wealth and create a larger tax deduction this year or in future years.

Pay down or eliminate high-interest debt. Use your refund to pay down credit card balances, personal loans or other expensive debt. You'll reduce interest costs.

Pay down your RRSP loan. If you borrowed money to make an RRSP contribution, pay down the loan as soon as your refund arrives.

Pay down the mortgage. Every dollar you put toward your mortgage principal is a dollar on which you won't pay interest for the next 5, 10 or even 25 years.

Contribute to an RESP. Put money into a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) for your children or grandchildren. An RESP is an excellent tax-deferred vehicle to save for post-secondary education.

Spend a bit on yourself. It won't hurt to spend a little of your refund on yourself. After all, you have to have some fun in your financial life. But try to limit it to 10% to 20%.

Now here's the bad news. You don't really want a refund. That money you get back from the CRA every year is like an interestfree loan to the government. By paying more in taxes throughout the year than you should, you've let Ottawa use your money. Plus, you loose out on potential investment returns until your overpaid taxes are returned.

If you regularly receive a refund, consider having the income tax deducted from your regular pay cheque reduced. Obtain a copy of Canada Revenue Agency Form T1213 (Request to Reduce Tax Deductions at Source) at your local tax office or on the CRA's Internet site. Submit the form to the CRA, which will send you a letter of authority allowing your employer to reduce deductions during the year.

Edward Jones, Member Canadian Investor Protection Fund.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor - Brian Seguin.

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ONCE UPON A PAINTBRUSH by Patrick Guindon

SEEKING THE ARTS . SEEKING THE ARTS This month, I want to throw some creative project ideas your way. They don’t have that much detail, because artists don’t follow steps anyway. In fact, that is the single contributing factor to loss of creativity (according to my own thoughts on the matter) – too many steps means that creativity is not at work, because everything has already been decided. So, this March Break if you are looking for art projects to do with your kids, stay off Pinterest and don’t waste money on “Craft Kits” – you aren’t doing your kids any favours. Instead, hit the Open Shelf (a phrase used by Early Childhood Educators, the unsung heroes of the kindergarten world, for art times where there are no rules – just materials and time).

Idea No. 1: Musically Driven – Some rules with this one. You need to set out some supplies, and have music. The goal is to create a piece of art in one song. Put on something amazing and let them go! But when the song is over, the art piece is done.

HANG IT UP! It’s a creative celebration. You can dig into this in different ways – limit the supplies to certain colours, or only paint, or only glue and “stuff”; create an entire album of artwork by listening to an entire CD, start to finish. Or, use different styles of music, different emotional levels of music, and so on, to create different pieces.

Idea No. 2: Stamping – Open the shelf with a variety of things from around the house, and a few trays of paints. You can use a cleaned up Styrofoam meat dish (the thing that your hamburg comes in) or a plate. Using the classic potato stamp to get started, see what else you can use. I’ve walked into kindergarten classes where the kids are rolling their toy cars through paint and onto paper (it is so cool). You can use cups, hands, beads, toy jewelery … it goes on and on. Try limiting the paint at first to one or two complementary colours, otherwise it may turn into a brown piece, but that’s what exploration is about. This is fun for anyone. You can create simple patterns (bam – that’s math, folks!), detailed compositions, or simply fun prints. This is so much fun to do and there are no mistakes.

Idea No. 3: All the Wrong Colours – Trace a photograph of yourself, and then colour or paint it.

Use all the wrong colours. Try a pattern – stripes, polka dots, etc. Do four of these (or more!) and frame it like a classic Andy Warhol Marilyn print.

Idea No. 4: Monsters – This is my favourite, and is the single most successful Arty Party I am asked to run. I am giving away my secret today so that you can have some fun. Monsters are rarely seen and never properly photographed, so we can use our imaginations to make monster compositions. Anything goes. Use a basic shape, add one, two, or more eyes (even more interesting if they are different sizes), add a horn or two. No rules. Just have fun! If this goes well, try making a sculpture of your monster!

By Tish Gibbs

Patrick Guindon is a local Creative. He is a primary school teacher, and has made lots of creative things. You can follow him on Facebook (www.facebook.com/patrickguindonart) and on Twitter @123patrickg.

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Well, it’s been quite the winter! There still is no let up from the snow and cold. Some of us like this weather. It’s been a wonderful year for cross country skiing and snowshoeing.

Soon we will be planning our first hike of the season to the Adirondacks. I know lots of people in Cornwall who have never seen Adirondack Park. You don’t have to climb a mountain. You can go there and enjoy a swim on a hot day, or just relax on a shore. In about 1 ½ hours you can be in a beautiful location with a picnic, bathing suits, towels and sun screen. We took our kids to Meacham Lake many times and it remains one of my favourite places to visit today. Of course the best places became that way due to memories of various events and adventures that happened there.

I remember our kids and their cousins making a fort out of ferns in the forest near the tent. I remember our dog running off as we were halfway up a mountain and we found her waiting in the parking lot by our car after the hike. I remember eating delicious food cooked on the bar-b-que after a day of sailing and swimming. Most of all I remember an evening hike on a trail around the lake.

Picture this: A trail going through a mature hemlock forest with a mirror- like lake on your right. On the left there is a hill sloping up and up. The hemlocks are huge, with the undergrowth being sparse so that the light from the setting sun casts a glow on the trunks and ground cover of juniper, stunted deciduous trees and mosses. It was magical! With no wind, no human voices, and no sounds of motor boats, the forest was transformed into a cathedral. It did not last! As soon as the sun set a few minutes later, the effect was gone. Years later, I still have a vivid picture in my mind of that feat of nature . It’s no wonder that I love to return to this place every summer , and no wonder that I’m thinking about it right now.

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Le Soi et l’Autre dans la traduction théâtrale

L’acte de traduire peut être une expérience sublime. La traduction est un lieu de rencontre entre personnes, langues et cultures. Elle peut favoriser le dialogue interculturel, le rapprochement avec l’Autre et la transformation de Soi. Mais la traduction n’est jamais un simple reflet ou un miroir. Elle peut être sourciste ou cibliste : on peut essayer de transmettre la culture et la langue de l’Autre en essayant de capter les particularités de la langue source; ou, on peut se concentrer sur le sens en dépit de la langue de l’Autre de sorte que la traduction ait l’effet d’éclipser l’étrangeté et la différence et que le lecteur ait l’impression que le texte ait été conçu dans la langue cible, dans la langue de Soi.

Selon Annie Brisset, auteure de Sociocritique de la traduction :Théâtre et altérité au Québec (1968-1988), la traduction théâtrale au Québec favorise l’adaptation plutôt que la traduction.

Le théâtre québécois, au lendemain de la Révolution tranquille, accroît son répertoire en absorbant et en adaptant le théâtre étranger.

Le public québécois peut alors se reconnaître et retrouver le Soi dans le théâtre de l’Autre.

Hamlet devient Prince du Québec (Robert Gurik) et Le Revizor de Gogol devient Le gars de Québec (Michel Tremblay).

La troupe de théâtre de L’Amalgame a eu le plaisir de jouer Le gars de Québec à Cornwall entre le 21 février et le 2 mars 2014. J’ai eu l’honneur de participer à cette production et d’interpréter le rôle de la fille du maire, MarieAntoine, tel que conçu par Michel Tremblay, ou Marya Antonovna de Gogol. Jusqu’à février, j’avais oublié que je jouais dans une pièce russe adaptée… mais la Marya Antonovna de Gogol est bien plus naïve que Marie-Antoine. L’ironie culturelle que j’ai perçue était de jouer la pièce d’un dramaturge nationaliste en Ontario au sein d’une troupe franco-ontarienne.

Qui, alors, est le Soi, et qui est l’Autre?

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This young woman has surmounted challenges and met success over the past years that are truly inspiring.

Following a diagnosis of a malignant and aggressive cancer, her left arm, her shoulder and a section of the rib cage were amputated. Her courage knows no bounds. She then tells us of her discovery of Oscar, her invisible arm. He becomes an extraordinary ally for measuring her mental and physical status during the course of this emotional and painful journey.

While skiing in the Gatineau Park, she met two skiers from the 2010 Vancouver Paralympic Games who initiate her to the local competitions and thus a new passion is born. A couple of years later, Cross Country Canada invites her to participate in the Biathlon World Cup. And so begins the paralympic dream. Her exploits with cross-country sky and biathlon will be posted at: http://carolinebisson.ca/

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Online learning is becoming a far more popular option in recent years. For residents in the Cornwall area having the flexibility to save money and study at a distance means an educational goal can be achieved.

Doug Callaghan was able to take the Internet Applications and Web Development Fundamentals certificate from Loyalist College, over 250 km away, at the Contact North | Contact Nord online learning centre in Cornwall.

“The centre provides me with a quiet space to study with up-to-date computers and fast connections. I can work at home but I like being able to come into the centre because I find that it improves my concentration,” says Callaghan.

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The online learning centre in Cornwall provides work stations, video conferencing and support staff to navigate the registration process and encouragement.

“I am able to help find the right course or program, identify financial options and help to get registered,” says Carilyne Hebert, Cornwall centre coordinator.

For those who might want to determine if online learning and distance education is right for them, they can start by taking the free course, ‘Introduction to Online Learning’.

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UCDSB Students Compete in the Trades in Cornwall Students from across the Upper Canada District School Board tested their mettle in the trades February 26 at the Skills Canada Regional Competition at St. Lawrence College.

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Competitions at the event included: aesthetics, auto service technology, cabinet making, hairstyling, photography, small engines, journalism, photography, two-person carpentry, culinary, and welding.

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Winners included: Mitchell Ferguson, gold, culinary, Gananoque Secondary School; Megan Moreau, gold, job interview, Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute; Abigail Graves, gold, prepared speech, Russell High School; Rebecca Anderson, gold, hairstyling, Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational School; Tiffany Roskell and Ashley Smith, bronze, twoperson carpentry, Seaway District High School; Cody Edgley, silver, cabinet making, Athens District High School; Cole Tessier, gold, auto service technology, Glengarry District High School; and Will Freeland, silver, auto service technology, Tagwi Secondary School.

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“We’re introducing secondary students to the trades through these competitions,” said MacDougall. “We also feel it’s a good team-building exercise for these students as a lot of these competitions are done with partners.

“It also gives students an opportunity to meet kids from other schools.”

It’s important to expose students to the trades because there will be a growing number of jobs available in future as current tradespeople retire, he said. Four out of ten new jobs over the next twenty years will be in the trades. By the year 2020, Canada will be short one million tradespeople. In Ontario alone, 26 per cent of skilled workers will be retiring over the next 10 years.

Students said the competition provides a good snapshot of life in the trades, allowing them to decide if a trade is right for their future.

The colossal mistake of building chemical storage tanks on our waterfront is a prime example of a city council lacking clear direction, which I must take some responsibility for.

We desperately need a city council that can focus on an agenda that will bring some meaningful progress to our city.

Resignations, criminal charges, huge payoffs and secret meetings were just some of the issues that distracted this council from doing their job, and the tank farm is our result.

It's very encouraging to see some new, energetic people taking an interest in the municipal election.

All of the community groups in Cornwall are opposed to these chemical tanks because they know that the image of our city is taking a huge hit.

Let's not make the same mistake again, we need a big change and Cornwall needs a council that will work together as a team.

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Connor Findlay, a 16-year-old student at North Dundas District High School, competed in the auto service technician event.

Seaway District High School students Roskell and Smith returned to compete in twoperson carpentry for the third year in a row, taking the bronze medal.

“It’s hands-on and it’s fun,” Roskell said. “It’s also nice to have a partner to talk to and it works really well … We’ve learned how to do things faster and better (over the three years).”

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About 240 students participated in the Grades 7 and 8 CCVS Winter Olympics on February 20, battling their way to glory in events such as the ski toss, target shooting, the toboggan pull, and human curling. Students competed as various “countries” in nine fun events helping to beat the winter blues and celebrating the Olympic spirit.

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Umar Muhammad, of Team Switzerland, set a team record in the biathlon, which challenged students to run down a course in snowshoes and then knock down bowling pins.

Other fun events included human curling, in which students launched a teammate on a sliding saucer down a course and onto a make-shift curling button, the hockey shoot – played with a hockey net equipped with a practice target – and Frisbee target shooting.

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The overall winner of the Olympics was the Grade 8 mixed class – known as Team Switzerland. The class was later treated to a batch of cupcakes with “gold-medal” icing on top.

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The training is suitable for a variety of learners including those planning to enter the workforce for the first time, people changing careers, and individuals wishing to strengthen essential skills.

There are nine essential skills at differing levels, identified by the Government of Canada as necessary for success at home, work, and play. The skills are reading, writing, numeracy, document use, thinking, oral communication, working with others, digital technology, and continuous learning.

Classes will run Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., starting Monday, March 24, 2014. For more information or to register, please contact Tri-County Literacy Council at 613-932-7161.

St. Andrews Knights of Columbus are hosting their annual Irish Stew Supper on Saturday, March 15th from 5pm to 8pm at the St. Andrews Church Hall in St. Andrews West. The Supper includes salads, desserts, tea or coffee. Cost is $8 per adult, $5 for children 10 to 5, free under 5 years of age. Proceeds for the reconstruction of the Chapel at the Cornwall Community Hospital.

PUBLIC INFORMATION ON: The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP)

is a program organized by Revenue Canada and community organizations to provide income tax preparation services to low to middle income individuals and families. The income level cut off is $50,000. We DO NOT prepare taxes with business income, rental income, capital gains or interest over $1,000.

Taxes are prepared on a first come, first served basis OR clients can drop of their information and come back to pick it up when it is ready.

The program will operate Monday to Friday, March 3 to April 30th.

Location: Salvation Army 500 York Street, Cornwall Hours: 10am to 4pm We will also do prior years income taxes.

A $5 donation to the Salvation Army to offset the costs of operating the program would be appreciated.

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