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YOU WANT GUIDANCE AT CITY COUNCIL? DON'T ASK GOD FOR IT! Wednesday, the supreme court ruled to eradicate a long standing tradition, something that we had been doing for decades, from our city council meetings. The prayer, which had been put under fire when a Quebec unbeliever from the city of Saguenay complained that the practice was violating his freedom of conscience, will no longer have its place in council chambers across Canada. The Supreme Court decision calls for ?A neutral public space free from coercion, pressure and judgment on the part of public authorities in matters of spirituality... intended to protect every person?s freedom and dignity, and... help preserve and promote the multicultural nature of Canadian society.? Equality and justice for all: what a noble concept... Yes, Canada was build on Christianity. For years, it seems like there was no distinction between Church and State; Church WAS State. This was especially prominent in Quebec where religion was widely used to control the masses, keep people ignorant and get them to reproduce, despite risks, health or financial situation. Many will remember the classic " Heaven is blue (UN); Hell is red (Liberal)" slogan the UN party utilized back in the day. With time, people became aware of Maurice Duplessis' manipulations and thus, the Quiet Revolution began.

Canada being built on Christianity doesn't justify impeding on other people's rights and freedoms. Canada grew, it evolved and so did its ethnic population. Different ethnic groups mean different religions. And each religion has many denominations. Christianity alone is comprised of over 41,000 of them! All these religions and denominations have a right to be represented equality and in an unbiased manner by the city council they helped in electing. However, when elected officials pray to a God that is not theirs, it may give them the impression Christian needs will always supersede their own, if conflict ever arose. I believe in a clear separation between Church and State. That is why, even though I am Christian, I am also pro-choice. I believe that my rights end where another human being's rights begin. As a society, we have a responsibility to accept and respect all the different points of view. We also have a responsibility not to impose our own beliefs onto others. How can we do that when reciting a prayer that is clearly Catholic in nature before council meetings? I like what our mayor suggested-- to replace this prayer time with a moment of reflection. That way, everybody can go silently to their own greater power, or to themselves, for guidance and enlightment. Can I get an Amen?

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Pre se nt e d by The Se e ke r Celebrating 125 years as a Diocese (1890 ? 2015)

Congratulations ?Mike Proulxand your Team for anothersuccessfulCHEOVolleyballTournament

Article and Picture by Don Smith, special to the Seeker This Saturday marks the start of a two-week anniversary Open House exhibit in the chapel of Nativity Church on Montreal Road near McConnell Avenue. Treasures of the Diocese presents more than 100 artifacts providing a visual history of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Alexandria-Cornwall. Most of the artifacts have not been seen in public in decades.

Event Coordinators Thom Racine and Kim Walsh have been collecting old artifacts from basements, attics and archives. Thom has been busy creating attractive displays to showcase the artifacts. Monsignor Rejean Lebrun and other clergy have been contributing the interesting stories behind the various items. The exhibition includes portraits, historic photos and documents, vestments, church vessels, and relics. The pieces include: -The crozier belonging to the diocese's first bishop, Alexander Macdonell. -A garnet episcopal ring, a gift from King-George IV toBishop Alexander Macdonell, the first bishop of Upper Canada. -A set of fiddleback chasubles that date back to the 1800s. -Relics of Canadian Saint Brother Andre. Every church in the diocese stems either from St. Andrews Parish (those in Stormont) or St. Raphaels Parish (those in Glengarry). Both were founded in 1802. Formed in 1829, St. Columban is considered to be the ?mother church? of all Cornwall Catholic churches and is one of the parishes which pre-dates the diocese and also pre-dates Canada's Confederation. Pictured here are various chalices and the tabernacle that formed part of the altar of the former St. Andrews Church. That "round church" is east of today's church and functions as the parish hall. The old altar had been on loan to Upper Canada Village for several years prior to being returned to the parish without ever having been displayed at the Village. That altar now graces the sacristy/ pastor's office connected to and west of the current church.

(Childrens Hospital of Eastern Ontario) "I have friends and family members who use ?CHEO ?, so l would like to keep this fun day going to help the families of kids in our community as much as possible." said Proulx.

Last Saturday, April 11th saw Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational school buzzing with activity as Volleyball players attended the 11th Annual "Mike Proulx Cheo Spring Open Volleyball Tournament". Mike's friends and family get together each year, a total of 12 teams with 7 players on each team, to raise funds for CHEO.

Thanks to all sponsors, players and Volunteers, $2564.00 was raised and funds raised for the last 4 years total an impressive amount of $10,119.00! A total of 73 sponsors donated prizes to this event, which were much appreciated by everyone. The CHEO Bear cake seen here was made by Ediblesins weighed 25lbs and measured 25" high and was extreemely delicious! See you all next year!

We Rise Again ?TheCentennial ChoirofCornwall isprepared toliftyourspirits withourannualSpringConcert The Centennial Choir of Cornwall is prepared to lift your spirits with our annual Spring Concert to be held Fri. May 1st at 8pm at St. John?s Presbyterian Church, 28 Second St. E., Cornwall. As always, we have a great diversity of musical selections including familiar songs ranging from Broadway tunes to Canadian Folk songs. You will hear everything from beautiful inspirational lyrics to some silly renditions! Added to this wonderful program, we are most pleased to host two performing choirs. We are thrilled to welcome The Village Voyces. This 18 member, mostly a cappella choir, explores the polyphonic music of madrigals and will also perform some contemporary pieces. An interesting highlight will be?To Young Canadians?, a musical rendition of the letter of hope and promise written by the late politician Jack Layton.

Our own Julie Villeneuve directs a children?s choir from St.-Felix-de-Valois Church, Le Choeur des Anges. They will join us in the theme title- We Rise Again- and will also perform some traditional hymns. You will be inspired and entertained on this evening in May. Tickets may be purchased at St. John?s Church, Home Hardware, 10 Thirteenth St. E., The Lottery Kiosk, 2nd floor Cornwall Square or from choir members and are $15. for Adults and $7. for children 12 and under.

2nd Annual ?This Ability of Mine? Showcase ? The Arts of Special People

Treasures of the Diocese Sat April 18, 2015 to Thurs April 30, 2015 ? Free admission ? all welcome Daily 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Extended Hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 pm to 8:00 p.m. Chapel of Nativity Church ? use East side entrance.

CORNWALL, ONTARIO, April 18, 2015: The Include Program?s 2nd Annual Showcase of the Arts of Special People will be making a milestone in their development as an incorporated organization. The Include Me Inn & Activity Center site will be announced as our future home for our Special Needs People who will be showcasing their amazing arts. The announcement will be made at 1:30 pm at the RCAF Association Wing 424 on 240 Water Street West, Cornwall, Ontario at the Showcase Event on April 18th, 2015.

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THIBERT Spring has sprung and what a beautiful time of the year it is!! After a long winter, we are all itching to open windows, get outdoors, take long walks and soak in some natural vitamin D. This is also the time of the year that we are all thinking about our summer wardrobe and crossing our fingers that everything fit us perfectly. During winter with trips to warmer parts of the world and over indulging in food and drinks, many fall off the health train. No worries, by choosing foods that your body will recognize (veggies, fruits, nuts etc? ) and avoiding the middle aisles that usually have all the processed foods, loaded with hidden sugars and fats, you will quickly feel much better (less bloating and less sugar spikes throughout the day). Avoid the white menace (sugar, flour, salt, pasta, rice, dairy etc? ). Our bodies are not made to recognize ingredients that are not from a natural state. Processed food manufacturers want you to keep purchasing their non-food items.

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SAUVE DIRECT DEPOSIT NIGHTMARE!! A word of caution to all. I just received a call from a client who had her refund direct deposited into her Ex-husband?s bank account. She has been receiving refund cheques in the mail for a number of years. This came to light when I checked her online account and told her that her refund had been deposited last week into her bank account but she said the money was not there. She telephoned the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to enquire where exactly, had her money been deposited. It turns out that CRA is so hard-up with doing away with processing paper cheques that they are looking back through taxpayer?s previous year?s tax returns (as far back as 6 years) for any bank account on file and updating taxpayer?s files without their knowledge to THAT bank account. CRA told her to contact her Ex-husband and ask him for the money ? that was their easy solution. The other solution involves her having to wait another 2 weeks and then contacting them again which will start an investigation at their end ? but bottom line ? the delay will be about 10 weeks before she gets her refund. So, word of caution ? if you have not already done so (especially if you are still receiving cheques), make sure CRA has your latest banking information on file as soon as possible ? otherwise your refund could be going to a bank account you closed years ago or to someone else?s account! For more information on my services, please visit my website at www.sauvetaxservice.ca

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Winter Lean-to Camping There are over 200 lean-tos in the Adirondacks, either moved, removed, restored or new. Our destination for this weekend is Paul Smith, New York, an hour?s drive from Cornwall to visit some of them. Just before reaching Barnum Pond, we turn left down a snow-covered gravel road to a parking lot. Out come the snowshoes, day packs and poles. We don more clothing as the air is crisp and cold. We head two miles down the trail towards our first lean-to. The trail is shared with cross-country skiers during the winter. This beautiful lean-to sits on a little hill facing Grass Pond, and underneath its floor are branches and kindling for the fire pit. Its walls are sealed from wind drafts making it cozy for the night. By noon, we arrive back to the cars and decide to drive to the trailhead parking lot for St. Regis Mountain, about 10 minutes away. From there, we walk across Marvin Pond to our next lean-to named ?Honeymooners.? This one is small,

haul our gear on a toboggan in addition to our backpacks with all the essentials: food, water, warm clothing, a good sleeping bag, and the reliable tarp, much like the duct tape, a must-have item in your camping kit. The temperature is about -17C. Once snuggled in our sleeping bags, we let go of the day?s events and drift away.

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fitting at most four people. It has lots of wood for a fire, a couple of cut logs for stools and a broken camping chair. This lean-to has only a sand bottom for a floor. Others in the area are of similar cost-saving style, and surprisingly very dry despite all the snow and ice around them. It is tempting to settle in for the night, but we decide to extend our search of other lean-tos to Osgoode and Church Ponds. It feels like house shopping and it certainly is invigorating to break trail and traverse frozen ponds. The floor of the lean-to facing Osgoode Pond is covered with snow telling us the wind is going right in. Like Goldilocks, we feel that this one is not quite right for us. The next one on Church Pond, however, is just right. It is close to our cars and, in the winter, an easy walk across the water. We set up camp, starting a fire to heat water on the little stove in preparation for a meal and a hot beverage. The simple pleasures of camping! Although it is only for one night, we

In the morning, we awake to a cool temperature which soon warms to just below 0C. After a good breakfast, it is time to pack up and head back to the car. As the day is too beautiful to bid farewell just yet, we set off to break trail with our snowshoes. The birds are chirping and the sun is poking through the trees, warming up the day. As the crunchy snow becomes adhesive snowballs under our snowshoes, we head for home. For more information about the Outdoor Club visit our website at www.cornwalloutdoorclub.ca or like us on Facebook. Th is ar t ic le sp onsor ed b y

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Grant CAPE host s Carol e ar e uv Sa y and Rand e you m co el w to d te exci nd. ke ee w to CAPE this ! DO D AN E SE LOTS TO CELEBRITY GUESTS: Amber Dawn Fox Anderson Bradshaw Ash Catherwood Anthony D.P. Mann COMIC BOOK MEN - Ming Chen COMIC BOOK MEN - Mike Zapcic Christan Viel (Movie Seals) Jamie Elizabeth Sampson John Stocker Mike Donis Pat Mastroianni - "Joey Jeremiah" Sandra DaCosta Shawn Devlin Sylvain Grenier OTHER INVITED GUESTS: Arctic K9 Arctic R2

Capital City Garrison 501st Legion Dalek Harper Dalek Ironside Dalek Souffle Dave Michaels Doctor Who Society of Canada - Ottawa Chapter Dr. Stevil Ghostbusters Montreal (Jonathan Dion, CEO and founder) Graham Greer Heroes of the North Jamie Carr Lance Morin Mandee Woods Ottawa Tardis Pete Winning and the Pirates Rudekaiser SV Bell (Black Flag TV)

GUEST ARTISTS & AUTHORS Bertrand Hebert Dale Eaglesham Dan Day Donald Caron Kelly Tindall Mark Shainblum Pat Laprade Richard Comely Tom Fowler

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ARTISTS & AUTHORS: Amy Karelse (Originals by Amy) Angie Dilaj Bailey Laurin Benoit Chartier Bradley Pennell Cosplay Cartoons Country Rune

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Col l ege stu den ts fr om Social Ser vice W or k er Pr ogr am get in vol ved in com m u n ity again ! Ku dos! Recen tl y a gr ou p of SSW stu den ts decided to assist a l ocal gr ou p, th e In cl u de Pr ogr am to l au n ch th eir fu n dr aisin g en deavou r s by h ostin g a ter r ific bak e sal e in th e l obby at M ou l in ette H al l . Th er e wer e decaden t cak e pops decor ated to l ook l ik e Easter eggs, car toon r abbits on a stick , cook ies , cu pcak es, squ ar es, an d in tr icate edibl e bask ets with Easter goodies in side. Th ese stu den ts ar e so im pr essed with th e wor k of Ar t Lever t an d h is team , an d th e gr eat pl an s to en h an ce th e l ives of special n eeds peopl e of Cor n wal l an d th e su r r ou n din g ar ea. Th ese civic-m in ded stu den ts wan t to be par t of th is pr oject. Th e fu n dr aisin g an d awar en ess con tin u es on th is Satu r day, Apr il 18, 2015, at th e RCAF Association Cor n wal l W in g 424 l ocated at 240 W ater Str eet W est, Cor n wal l , ON.(l ook for th e beau tifu l l y-l an ded pl an e in th e fr on t yar d). Th e even t is th e Secon d An n u al ?Th is Abil ity of M in e? fr om 11 am to 4 pm , sh owcasin g ?Th e Ar ts of Special Peopl e?. M an y item s wil l be for sal e. An adm ission fee of $5.00 wil l be accepted at th e door. Food, m u sic, l au gh ter an d en cou r agem en t wil l al l be th er e. Com e an d m eet th e fr ien dl iest fol k s ever ! M on ies r aised wil l go towar ds th e goal of secu r in g a Cl u bh ou se for th e par ticipan ts wh er e th ey can m eet, pl ay car ds, an d car r y ou t oth er activities togeth er. H ope to see you th er e. PS Th e m ar vel l ou s bak er s fr om th e SSW Pr ogr am wil l be th er e again . Tu r n off you r oven s, an d com e an d br owse.

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I am quite sure most of you have heard about the Cornwall and Area Pop Event (CAPE) coming up tomorrow, (Saturday, April 18, from 10am to 6pm) Children under 12 get in FREE, and everyone else pays $18.00 at the door, or $15 for an advanced ticket, available at Fantasy Realm. John Lister and I

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wonderful people reading ~The Seeker~ this week, the most positive and informative "REAL" paper in Cornwall and the S.D. & G. area. Mother Nature certainly is showing her Spring-like ways this week. The temperatures are in the teens and twenties and it feels more like Summer rather than Spring. Many of the crocuses and other Spring plants are pushing their faces up, up, up into the sunshine to be able to show their pretty little faces for yet another year. Many of the migratory birds are coming back from their Winter-getaways. (Lucky Ducks, Well, geese.) I have spotted many "V's" of our Canadian geese returning, as well as I have now seen two Robins and a couple of gold finches on the feeders in my front yard. Boy! I love that SPRING is finally here to stay!!! Don't you??? I have to share with you that I had another wonderful and fun-filled visit with my eldest daughter, Melinda and her four children (Lincoln, Abigail, Sampson and William.) You see it was wee William's birthday last Friday and we decided to go to a restaurant, ~Maggies~ in Alexandria, Ontario to celebrate his third birthday together. We all enjoyed a delicious meal of various choices... like perfectly cooked steaks & vegtables, delicious chicken wraps, a meat lover's pizza, and of course hotdogs & golden home cut fries for the two younger boys. We all were very happily stuffed from this smorgasborg of mouth savouring foods. After an hour or so at home we got to enjoy a Thomas, the train engine birthday cake with the # 3 candle for William to Blow Out! Happy 3rd Birthday William!!! With the weather being so sunny and warm last Sunday we decided to bring the three younger kiddies to the Sugar Bush, ~Sand Hill Maple Farm~ on Sand Rd. (located near Moose Creek, Ontario. off of Hwy 138) We got to enjoy a wagon ride that was being pulled by two beautiful and strong horses. The company is called ~Precious Moments Carriages~ that do carriage, wagon and sleigh rides. (www.preciousmomentscarriages.com) As we travelled along the country road (Sand Rd.) the driver explained to us what all happens with the sap coming from the hundred or so Maple trees in the forest. Can you believe that the ratio to make maple syrup is 40 to 1, and that it takes one and a half days from the trees to the finished product ??? That certainly is a lot of "maple sap" to make one container of sticky, tummylicious Maple syrup. Bring On The Pancakes Please!!! After our 20 minute wagon ride we all went into the cabin where there was an All-You-Can-Eat served breakfast. When we got to the long wooden tables there were bottles of "REAL" Maple syrup for us to enjoy on top of our delicious meals. This breakfast meal consisted of perfectly done crispy bacon, golden brown sausages, pieces of sliced ham, fluffy scrambled eggs, baked beans, pancakes, and toast if you were so inclined to have some. What a wonderful day had by all the family. TIP OF THE WEEK: Here are seven (7) tips to make your days more positive. 1. Be ever so GRATEFUL. 2. Be KIND. 3. Let GO of what you cannot Control or Change. 4. LISTEN to your Intuition. 5. Be

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are exhibiting as "photographic artists", featuring our fantasy art business, ~Photo Dreams~. We'll be photographing anyone in costume who would like to be featured in a full-sized custom movie poster. We take a green-screen photo at CAPE, then work on digitally editing it, and finally printing it and notifying the customer that it is ready for pick up. Even if you are not planning to be in costume, we hope to see you at CAPE. Please drop by our booth and let me know if you've been reading my column and to say "Hi". UNTIL NEXT WEEK: Remember...A "Good Life" is when you Assume Nothing, Do More, Smile Often, Dream BIG Laugh a Lot, and Realize How BLESSED You Are For What You Have. Marlene Baker of www.fashionography.ca and www.photodreams.ca

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CORNWALL & REGION WRITERS SOCIETY Monthly Meeting - Monday, April 20 @ 6:30 pm For the love of writing. Friendly writing exchanges. THE FORUM - Discussion - Wednesday, April 22 With David Rawnsley from 9:30am - 11:30 am

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The Patrons of St. Columban Foundation invites you to a chicken dinner fundraiser for the restoration of our historic St. Columban?s Church hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 297, 415 Second St.,West, Cornwall from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday April 19. Tickets $12 are available at St. Columban?s parish office during office hours, from Foundation members, by calling Brian Lynch at 613-933-8353 and at the Legion. Everyone is welcome. Participation Music Hall Production of Syllabification of a Sycophant starring April Showers and May Flowers. Ramada Inn. $35 includes High Brunch. Contact Robert Hardy at 613-525-9943 United Way Bus Trip To Yes Women Can In Vanleek Hill leaving at 9:30 am. Tickets: $30 including event admission. Email: events@unitedwaysdg.com Phone: 613.932.2051 for reservations

Preludes & Rhapsodies with Buzz 3 Brass Quintet Cornwall Concert Series presentation on Saturday, April 18th at 8 pm inside Aultsville Theater, 2 St. Lawrence Dr. Great Cloth Diaper Change 2015 from 10 am to 2 pm. Early Years Center, 550 McConnell Ave. A Guinness World Records recognized event. Cornwall Outdoor Club de Plein Air Cycling Ile Bizard, Montreal QC Cornwall Police Services Annual Auction at 1:00pm S.D. & G. Amoury, 505 Fourth St. E., Cornwall, Ont. Movie Night April 18th 7pm "In the Beginning" Saturday at 7:00pm Cornwall Wesleyan Church

Movie Night "Redeemed" 6:30 pm ,Fountaingate Christian Assembly.

Come and visit the Cat Show. CORNWALL CIVIC COMPLEX, 100 Water StreetEast, Cornwall K6H 6G4 Watch various pedigreed cats and kittens, aswell as household pets compete in judging rings. Visit with thebreeders and learn about the breeds that our competing at the show.There will also be vendors to buy merchandise for your pampered catand cat lovers. Adults $8, Seniors & Children $5, Family (2 adults and2 children) $20 Vist the Show Website for an admission DISCOUNTCoupon! www.catshow.ca

THIS ABILITY OF MINE - ?The Arts Of Special People? Come see what our ?artistically talented? folks can do. ?One-Of-A-Kind? Arts, Craft & Music APR Showcase in which the ?star attraction? are the ?special? people themselves! 11 am to 4pm https:/ / www.facebook.com/ IncludeProgram?fref=ts Luncheon BRIDGE / EUCHRE - at St-John's Presbyterian Hall, 11:30 lunch, Bridge/ Euchre 12:30. Sandwich, Dessert, Coffee will be served. Tickets available from auxiliary members & Hospital Gift Shop

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The Catholic Women's League Spring Tea from 1 pm. to 3 pm. St. Peter's Parish, 2900 2nd St. E. Menu: sandwiches, desserts & beverages. White elephant & bake table. Admission: 6$

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Rummage Sale from 9 am to 12 noon. Knox St. Paul's United Church, 800 12th St. E. Clothes, books & household articles. Women Entrepreneurs Dinner Meeting from 6 pm to 9 pm. Ramada Inn, 805 Brookdale Ave. Guest Speaker: Doris Belland, Real Estate Investor. Members:22$,

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Every year for Easter, I make some sort of filled chocolate eggs or bunnies for all of my family. This year, instead of this, I invented such an easily made treat, absolutely delicious and yet hardly any work. I used our stores' Merckens milk chocolate discs, toasted pecans, Dulce de Leche and Nutella hazelnut spread. I just spread each in a layer over the melted chocolate on my largest

baking pan with sides. Topping all of this with another layer of the melted Merkens chocolate. I cut 20 squares from this pan, just enough for our family. Everyone loved the taste, totally finger licking good! You have to make this at some point for your family! Don't be hard on yourself, this is a treat, not something you will eat daily. ENJOY!

in your fridge to allow the chocolate to harden. This will take about 15 minutes.

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-To toast your pecan pieces, sprinkle a single layer of them on a baking sheet in a 350 degree F. oven. Bake the pecans for 5 to 7 minutes, just long enough for them to brown slightly. You will smell them roasting, once you can smell the aroma of pecans toasting, they are ready to remove from the oven. Allow them to cool to room temperature.

about 4 to 5 cups of Merckens light milk chocolate discs 1 jar of Dulce de Leche caramel spread 1 jar of Nutella hazelnut spread 1 cup of pecan pieces, toasted

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-Now spread a thick layer of the Dulce de Leche over the hardened chocolate. Be generous, this is your delicious flavour. Sprinkle the toasted pecan pieces over the Dulce de Leche. Refrigerate or freeze for 20 minutes or so, giving the Dulce de Leche a bit of time to firm up.

-You can use any of the folowing methods to melt the chocolate. I don't advise using a microwave. Try one of the following methods: -Use a double boiler or if you don't have a double boiler, use a pot with 2" of water and a bowl resting over top of the saucepan. Place the Mercken's chocolate in the top of the double boiler or in the bowl resting over top of the pot of water. I use an electric frying pan with 1" of water, set at 200 degrees F. Place a bowl with the chocolate resting in the warm water, the chocolate will gently melt to perfection. -Lay a sheet of parchment paper over the pan you plan to use. My baking sheet was about 20" x 15" in size. You need to use a pan with sides so the chocolate won't run off the edges. -Once the chocolate is melted, spread a thin layer over the parchment paper to completely cover the surface. Place the pan

-Next, spread a thick layer of the Nutella hazelnut spread over top of the pecans and Dulce de Leche. -Immediately, top with the remaining melted Merckens chocolate and spread this evenly over all to cover the surface. Place the pan in your fridge or freezer. Once hardened, use a chef's knife to cut the chocolate into squares. -Wrap each square and keep chilled. Give a smile to friends or family with this delicious treat. ENJOY!

SHARYN THOMPSON, Owner of SHARYN'S PANTRY - a family-run business for 34 years. OPEN: Monday to Saturday - 9 to 5 812 Pitt Street, Unit 6, Cornwall, Ont 613-936-1998

S ud ok u 43r d Annual Raisin River Canoe Race happening Sunday By Emma M eldr um, special to the Seeker

Looking for a w ay to take advantage of the w ar m er w eather ? Look no fur ther. This Sunday the 19th, gr ab a fr iend and a paddle for the 43r d Annual Raisin River Canoe Race! ?Conditions ar e looking good for this year ?s r ace. It w ill cer tainly be w ar m er than year s past, the for ecast is for 12 degr ees and sunny. The w ater levels ar e still pr etty good,? says Phil Bar nes, Water Resour ces Engineer for the Raisin River Conser vation Author ity and co-or ganizer of the r ace. Par ticipants star t the r ace in Saint Andr ew s and paddle their canoe or kayak 30 kilom etr es to W illiam stow n. Ther e ar e thr ee sets of r apids to challenge contender s, as w ell as possibility to shoot the dam in M ar tintow n.

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?We alw ays have a discussion w ith safety officials the m or ning of the r ace to see if it safe to have the dam open. It w as open last year, and I suspect w e w ill have it open again this year. The por tage w ill alw ays be an option, if paddler s don?t feel com for table shooting the dam .? ?Shooting the dam ?is indeed one of the highlights of the r ace ? but it is not for the faint of hear t. ?Per haps the m ost im por tant thing is to be safe? no one has ever spilled their canoe using the por tage r oute ar ound the dam !? Spectator s w ill have plenty of enter tainm ent thr oughout the day, star ting w ith a 6 dollar br eakfast (3 dollar s for kids) hosted at St. Andr ew s Par ish Hall fr om 8 to noon. Ever yone is w elcom e to cheer on paddler s fr om the banks of the Raisin River. The day w ill finish at the Char lan Recr eation Centr e in W illiam stow n, w her e spaghetti and desser t w ill be ser ved for 10 dollar s. W hile Bar nes has never per sonally par ticipated in the r ace, he says spectating is just as fun: ?Ever yone says that cheer ing cr ow ds on the br idges is a huge thr ill. Having been at the finish line m any year s ? it?s am azing to see how over joyed and r elieved people ar e w hen they finish.? Those looking to join this year ?s Raisin River Race can r egister in per son on the day of the r ace. Bar nes?w or ds of advice for new par ticipants? ?Have fun! And m ake sur e you have a good bailer : you w ill get w ater in your canoe, and having a good bailing system w ill keep you upr ight and steady.? The r ace star ts at 10:30 in Saint Andr ew ?s. W ill you join the r ace, or w atch fr om the r iver banks?

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2015 Quilts on the Seaway event begins Friday Article and pictures by Don Smith

This Friday and Saturday (April 17 and 18) area residents are in for a treat as the Cornwall Quilters Guild hosts its bi-annual show and sale. Two years ago the guild re-located the event from the Nav Centre to Cornwall's Trinity Church. Inspired by the beauty of handmade quilts displayed on church pews amid stained glass windows in another community, they knew they had to give this a try themselves. The event was a complete success, drawing some 700 plus attendees and a great many compliments. If you were unable to attend the 2013 event, you owe it to yourself to check this out, especially since it's likely that a different venue will be lined up for the 2017 show.

Trinity's church and large hall house the quilt exhibits. Local and out of town retail vendors will offer a variety of supplies and equipment for sale. Items created by some guild members are offered for sale in the boutique room. Yet another room houses various items including an exhibit of quilted items donated to the

World War I heritage quilt shown here with guild member Denise Besner. After the show the quilt will be offered to the War Museum. Each of the images bears a unique symbolism, a written description of which will accompany the display.

Cornwall Hospice, Habitat for Humanity and St. Joseph's Continuing Care Centre. The church itself operates a tea room with a light lunch and homemade treats for sale.

In addition to bedding, quilted items include wearables, wall hangings, cushion covers, Christmas, kitchen and baby items. One of the attractions this year is a handmade

Attendees are encouraged to vote for their favourite quilt; the winner will receive a Viewer's Choice show ribbon. Guild members have created gifts for the first 900 attendees. It's a different item than at the 2013 event; we're sworn to secrecy. Hours of operation and admission are shown in the event ad on this page. The advertisers sponsoring this page are among the vendors you'll meet at the show. The 65 (active) member guild is in its 23rd year, meeting at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of each month (except for June August) at St. Matthew's Church hall on Second St W. Visitors and new members are welcome to call Sharon Maggee at 613-936-1976 for more info. Like the guild on Facebook where you'll find more photos and coming events. )

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TRO TTIER/TRO TZIER COMPOSTING: EASY AND QUICK You: theEarth Steward Organic Gardener ...a shovel ...and Earthworms are the essentials for making compost: easy and quick. As mentioned in my last article, "Organic Gardeners Are Eco-conscious Earth Stewards", I discovered a way to compost in harmony with Planet Earth who is the greatest chemist of all. Yes, all your compost material goes 'directly' into the earth instead of in compost bins. Try this method of making great humus for your garden and you can decide whether it works well. First, as a newcomer to composting, it is important to place a gallon-size container preferably stainless steel, but a plastic one can do, with a lid, under the sink in the kitchen. On a daily basis, dispose all kitchen wastes that can be composted in your container. The kitchen wastes are: vegetable & fruit scraps,herbs, egg shells, coffee grounds, tea leaves, old bread. It is important that cheese, vegetable oils, meat, fish, newspapers NEVER BE COMPOSTED. (Newspapers contain GMO soy ink and other toxic material).

Yard waste is also important when you are feeding the hungry soil with compost, and this includes: leaves, some pine needles, grass clippings, herbal weeds that have not formed any seeds.What are herbal weeds? While many people grudge dandelions and plantain ... what a pity that they are not better informed ... both of these wonderful herbal 'weeds' are full of nutrients to nourish your growing plants and to enrich the soil ... also to feed your most sacred Earthworms! You might also purchase from organic farmers some fresh alfalfa hay, straw and old manure. These can be added into your earth- compost hole. To begin making new soil ... since that is basically what composting is all about ...select areas that receive sunlight most of the day, then proceed to dig a hole about 10 - 12 inches deep and wide enough to drop your kitchen waste matter into it. Once covered with the earth, leave the compost waste for at least between three weeks to a month. During that time the earth's microorganisms, bacteria and earthworms will have chemically produced their "divine alchemy" and converted the waste material into great humus! This humus can then be spread around in the garden. Another tip: for great tomatoes ... prepare holes that are at least 20 inches deep and in the bottom place some dried corn cobs, and kitchen wastes. Once you have about 8 to 10 inches of this waste matter, spread some earth over it - approximately 6 inches - water the holes then placeindividual tomato plant seedlings in them, whilecovering the root with earth,and water lightly on a daily basis.It is amazing how well your tomatoes are going to taste! And, if you have planted heirloom tomato seedlings,be wary of tellingyour friends where you haveplanted your tomatoes! While this is not part of the compost procedure, it is also wise to spread grass clippings along the rows, whichallows you to walkand pull weedswithout injuring your growing plants. This basic information about composting is to show you that gardening is working in harmony with Earth; and the next step is becomingaware that plants can actually help make your garden grow without the need of pesticides or store bought mulch. In my next article, I am going to share with you the power of companion planting!

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And ... with Earth Day coming up on Wednesday, April 22, what a wonderful moment to show your love for our Planet Earth and dig in your first kitchen waste matter into its soil!

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Art Am idst Horrific Cruelty As Seen Thr ough These Eyes - r em em ber ing the Holocaust thr ough inm ate ar t. Sunday, Apr il 19 fr om 1:30 to 4 p.m. Knox ? St. Paul?s United Chur ch, 800 12th Str eet East, Cor nwall, Ontar io This year ?s Holocaust Rem em br ance event, or ganized by the Cor nw all Inter faith Par tner ship, consists of a scr eening of Hilar y Helstein?s aw ar d-w inning docum entar y As Seen Thr ough These Eyes w hich depicts the var ious r oles played by ar t (especially the visual ar ts and m usic) am idst the oppr essive cir cum stances of the cam ps, pr isons and ghettoes in Nazi-dom inated Eur ope. The scr eening will be followed by r efr eshments and gr oup discussion. One of the visual ar tists featur ed in the film is Dina (Gottliebova) Babbit w ho w as for ced by the

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infam ous Dr. M engele to dr aw por tr aits of Rom ani (gypsy) inm ates. M engele w ished to captur e the Rom anis' skin color ation better than he could do w ith cam er a and film at that tim e, and Gottliebova agr eed if her ow n m other 's life w er e spar ed as w ell. As of 2009, seven w ater color s sur vive, all located in the Auschw itz-Bir kenau State M useum . How ever, this is only one of m any poignant and m oving episodes featur ed in the film w hich opens up m any per spectives on the r ole of ar t ?for better or for w or se? in hum an life The film As Seen Thr ough These Eyes can be bor r ow ed for pr ivate use fr om the Cor nw all Public Libr ar y, and a public view ing licence has also been pur chased fr om the film ?s distr ibutor, M enem sha Film s in Califor nia. For fur ther infor mation on the public viewing this Sunday or on other occasions, please contact Neil M acmillan at 613-938-3875.

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Employment Opportunity Cornwall Public Library is seeking a creative, service oriented professional to fill the role of Digital Services Coordinator. The successful candidate understands the future of technology in public libraries and is passionate about sharing this knowledge. This position offers an exciting

opportunity to help plan and coordinate the library?s existing and future digital services. Responsibilities include implementing a Creative Maker Space, coordinating digital archiving projects, and providing training on new and emerging technologies. This is a one year contract position, 35 hours per week, with a salary of $25.07 per hour plus 13% which includes vacation pay and benefits. Must be available for daytime, evening and weekend shifts. Requirements are an ALA accredited Master of Library / Information Science degree OR Library and Information Technician diploma OR Information Technology diploma, Two years proven

experience with online and digital technology, Experience with the design and delivery of technology training programs and project management. Bilingual, English and French and experience with web based applications and design are assets. Please submit a cover letter and resume highlighting relevant experience, education and enthusiasm to: Dawn Kiddell, CEO and Chief Librarian, Cornwall Public Library by 5 pm April 24, 2015. dkiddell@library.cornwall.on.ca Cornwall Public Library, PO Box 929, Cornwall, ON K6H 5V1

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Brat Attack invade Cornwall Article and Photos by Jason Setnyk Cornwall Ontario -- It was a night of loud sweaty and fun punk rock Saturday night at Lola's Pub. The concert featured Brat Attack, the Dead Peasants, and the debut of Cornwall grunge band Doctor Mom.

John McIntosh Video Shoot Article and Photo by Jason Setnyk

Cornwall Ontario -- John McIntosh had a video shoot at La Maison Tavern on Thursday August 9th. McIntosh is a singer/ songwriter based out of Toronto, but originally from the Cornwall area.

The Brat Attack are a political punk band originally based out of Winnipeg Manitoba but are now located in Ottawa Ontario. The band had several albums released on Underground Operations (same label as Protest the Hero) and the band has also played Warped Tour (playing the same festival as Nofx and Bad Religion

He finished recording his album "I Stand Alone" with Jeff "Diesel Dalziel of Sony Music. Be sure to checkout his latest music video on Youtube when it is complete: www.youtube.com/ johnmcintoshmusic

Seeker Chicks donate $ 1 ,8 0 0 to SASS and Baldw in House

The Seeker donated $1,800 to Sexual Assault Support Services and Maison Baldwin House last Tuesday. The money was collected at the International Women's Day show which took place on March 8. Three "Booths of Honor" were auctioned off with full proceeds given to the cause. The Seeker also gave a dollar for each person who visited the show. In the picture, from left to right: Mai-Liis Renaud-Seeker Chick, Jeannette Martin-Beauticontrol, Jessica Wyatt-Baldwin House, Lionel Durochi-Fairy Sweet, Angela Binet-SASS, Melanie Malette-Beauticontrol, Julia Lucio-Seeker Chick.

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MOVING SALE Saturday, April 18 - 8:30 am til 3pm 1201 Princess Street Upright freezer, sofas, lazy boys, single beds, outdoor furniture and numerous household items.

FOR SALE: Canon por table electr ic and batter y oper ated typew r iter. M ust be seen. New batter ies and r ibbon included. $10. 613-938-6149

FOR SALE: Fr am ed Oil painting, lake and m ountain scener y, 21" x 17" $20. 613-938-6149

FOR SALE: Ingr ound sw im m ing pool item s: 1 ingr ound pool slide (also good for kids slide in a backyar d) ), 2 steps ladder s, 2 diving boar ds differ ent height. Would nor r nally cost $2700. Asking $700. 613-936-6873

FOR RENT: 1 bedr oom w ith separ ate bathr oom , bedr oom , kitchen and living r oom . Available M ay 1st. $550 plus utilities. Call 613-662-6633

FOR SALE: Light blue sw ivel living r oom chair, excellent condition $45. M atching blue footstool $15 613-938-6149 FOR SALE: Pink living r oom w ing back chair, $25 Call 613-932-3936 FOR SALE: FOR SALE: Ladies size lar ge black leather jacket, excellent $20. 613-938-6149 FOR SALE: Colonial fr am ed w all m ir r or, 26 1/2" x 33 1/2". Excellent condition, $20 613-938-6149 FOR SALE: 2 little gir ls long w hite dr esses size 6 and 7. One Osh Kosh little gir ls dr ess Scotch Plaid, size 5 - $20 each. Call 613-932-3936

FOR SALE: Tr ailer to go behind a van and a 1,000 btu air conditioner, ver y good condition. 613-933-7803 FOR SALE: Reusable filter for oil fur nace, 19x19 - $25. 613-932-3936 FOR SALE: 2005, 27ft Ter r y Fleetw ood Fifth W heel Tr ailer, ver y clean, a m ust see, $10,500 or best offer. 613-933-7803 FOR SALE: M ans double br easted suit, Black , Italian m ade, size 40, 33" w aistline, w or n once, $35 613-938-6149

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DESNO YERS ART FOR SALE: I hope this is being read by other than artists. My message is to remind you that giving a piece of art or purchasing artwork to please yourself is a lasting investment, which reflects your tastes and interests. There is nothing wrong with spoiling yourself by entertaining the desire to own something unique that cannot be purchased in the big box stores. However it is not always easy to buy local art in Cornwall. There is no permanent place to access area artists?work.

You might know a few artists, look on line at the Focus Art website where some artists have posted samples of their work, or visit OBO studios on Pitt Street where a few artists have opened a business. Certain restaurants plan to promote an artist but this is sporadic at best. Shopping for that special piece of original artwork to hang over the fireplace or in the dining room can be a challenge. This is not the case during the month of April. Shoppers are treated to the Focus Art exhibition of 60 pieces at the Cornwall Library, the TAG is holding an exhibition of local artists, YAC is sponsoring Virginia Lake at Aultsville Hall and Jacquie Milner and Hennie Marsh are showing at the Grind. So until we have a place where you can drop in, browse and shop, don?t miss this occasion to enhance your home with local art. Shop local and make an artist part of your life. CORNWALL PUBLIC LIBRARY VERNISSAGE: April 22 at 6:30 you are all invited to the library for the Vernissage of the exhibition hosted by Focus Art. You are welcome to celebrate the members of the association and meet and greet family and friends.

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Censored or not. Who decides? The discussion arose when a member submitted a nude for the spring exhibition at the Cornwall Library. Mangeet Shergill did the work in a lovely Modigliani style. It was decided by the Association to check with the library staff to see if they had a policy. It does not always please artists to encounter what seem to be extremely conservative attitudes. It is even perceived as censure. However, it is my experience with public places that they have policies that respect their clientele. Remember we are not talking about a gallery but a space that can have a certain traffic going through the establishment: children, different cultures and seniors... In showing my work in the past years as an artist, I have been warned by some to avoid political statements, provocative opinions or nudity. Whether I agree or not is not important if I want to show. If I want to express a marginal idea, I need to find a space and an audience. But when showing in an institution hosting the show, I feel it is important to respect their policies. A gallery on the other hand is usually open and invites controversy. Finally, the human body has long been a symbol in art, and understanding its use could be the object of another article. Kudos to the Cornwall Library Staff and the Board of Directors, who see in this piece of art a lovely artistic statement, expressed through nudity and allowed it in the Exhibition. You can see it if you visit the Spring Show before May 8.

PAINT-IN: This is a last reminder that there will be a paint-in at OPG on Saturday, April 25th between 10 and 2pm. The snow has disappeared; the area is beautiful. The river is magnificent. Join us with your paints, canvas, ideas and your lunch. The rest just happens when artists get together. OPG is at the end of Second Street. Just keep driving to the end.

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