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Volume 6 Issue 8 February 27, 2015

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In January, the Seeker lost a big player. Our news editor, Jason Setnyk, took a leave of absence because of new demands from his real job. See here, at the Seeker, despite the fact we have been your main source of art, culture and alternative news for 5 years now, it is still just a full time gig with a part time salary.

We devote much of our time and energy helping, supporting and promoting small businesses, artists, volunteer and not for profit organizations, all of which return the love as much as they can, but these people are the same ones struggling. They are the same ones who can't really spend money on advertising, be it here, at the Seeker, or elsewhere.

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The other businesses, the ones with the big budgets, the car dealers, the restaurant chains, the big-box furniture stores, the major grocers and yes, government agencies including the city, well, they don't really give us the time of day. And despite the fact that we spearhead several fundraising initiatives for various organization, we get very little coverage from other media in town.

I don't mean to whine. I understand we are all fighting for the same ad dollars and that makes us unattractive to the competition. But when I hear criticism about our limited coverage of city hall, or when a mistake is deliberately pointed out publicly for the sole purpose of making us look bad, I tend to get defensive.

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Pre se nt e d by The Se e ke r New Blackbelts at Freedom Taekwon-Do!

Ms. Villeneuve from Freedom Taekwon-Do is pleased to present three young ladies who have successfully achieved their next level? Miss Laine Larkin age 14 is now a Second Degree Black Belt, Miss Ashley Fortier age 14 and Miss Maylee Larkin age 11 are now First Degree Black belts. While the testing itself took place over two days, their achievement actually took many years. Their dedication to their art and their hard work have made this accomplishment possible.

During the two days of testing the applicants must demonstrate a proficiency (min of 70% ) in all levels such as: Theory, Physical Fitness, Fundamental Moves, Patterns, Step Sparring, Sparring, Self Defense, and Board Breaking. During board breaking they were tested on power board breaking (up to 3 one inch boards) and special techniques board breaking. Students are also graded on how they behave with those around them; do they follow the tenents of Taekwon-Do? As their instructor, I could not be more proud of these three young ladies.

St-Hubert Foundation donates to United Way

Seedy Sunday Helping things to grow, one tiny seed at a time!

Whether you are a home-owner with a yard and perennial border, an apartment dweller with a balcony box or two or an urban farmer growing edibles for yourself and others; every garden, no matter the size and scope, starts with the planting of seed.

Starting with the right seed can help ensure that the garden is a healthy and bounteous one.

Seedy Sunday can help gardeners get off to a good start.

For the first time, the Agapè Centre with Transition Cornwall Plus, will host a Seedy Sunday at the Agapè Centre, 40 Fifth Street West, Cornwall on Sunday, March 01st from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m free of charge. Everyone welcome.

The first 25 visitors will receive a package of free seeds.In addition to exhibitors and seed-sellers, Seedy Sunday will include information sessions from three different speakers. Featured speakers include: Brenda Norman, an organic garlic and herb farmer in North Stormont (Koz Roots), Alain D?Aoust, S,D&G Regional Coordinator for Growing Up Organic, and Daniel Brisebois from Ferme Coopérative Tourne-Sol.In addition to seeds, you can also obtain food-related plant materials such as fruit trees and shrubs suitable for urban

More than 250 students tested their skills Tuesday in a range of events from carpentry to hairstyling at the 7th Annual Eastern Ontario Skills Competition in Cornwall.The event, held at St. Lawrence College and two other venues, was designed to give students a flavour of the trades in hopes they will consider them as a career choice, said Dan Lortie, Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Coordinator for the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario (CDSBEO). The competition brought together entrants from both the CDSBEO and UCDSB to rebuild small engines, build boot benches, create unique hairstyles, build cabinets and even test their skills with a flight simulator ? all in a bid to inspire entry into the trades.First-place winners at the event included: Bobby Walker, North Dundas District High School, small engine repair; Kody Johnston, Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School, cabinet making; Monica Oshker, Russell High School, photography; Finn Hogue, St. John Catholic High School, journalism; Seth Willard and Sam Poole, St. John Catholic High School, two-person carpentry; Andre Houde, Jeremy Forget, Brandon Lepage, and Derek Lister, La Citadelle Secondary School, 4-person house building; and Nick Burns, Thousand Islands Secondary School, welding.

The Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre (CBEC) is now accepting applications for Summer Company 2015.

Take something you have a passion for and create an idea for a business, obtain a $3,000 grant and be your own boss for the summer.

Sounds pretty good doesn?t it? That is exactly what ?Summer Company? is all about.

Any student who lives in Cornwall, S.D. & G. or Akwesasne is eligible, provided that you are between the ages of 15 and 29, and will be returning to school in the fall.

Again this year, the St-Hubert Foundation, with the support of its St-Hubert Group employees and franchisees, is proud to donate $695.65 to United Way/ Centraide of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry. The St-Hubert Foundation has been supporting United Way/ Centraide for the past 5 years. ?Thank you very much to the St-Hubert Foundation and St-Hubert Cornwall! Their continued support is greatly appreciated? stated Lori Greer, United Way/ Centraide Executive Director.

Presenting the donation to United Way/ Centraide is Lloyd Lalonde and Karen MacMillan, Franchisee of the Cornwall St-Hubert.

Students Show Their Talent in the Tradesat the 7th Annual Eastern Ontario Skills Competition

Summer Company is a program sponsored by the Ministry of Research and Innovation (MRI) and administered by the CBEC, which assists students in starting and running your own business through the summer months. Participants receive hands on business training and are matched to mentors who help guide you through the business stages, and assist with questions you may have. Each Summer Company participant can receive up to $3,000 to start your own business. ?Summer Company is an exciting opportunity for students to do something they love, learn about the business world first hand, and make money,? said Business Consultant Candy Pollard. ?Not only does the student get to be their own boss, and

receive start-up funding, they also gain valuable entrepreneurial skills as they turn their business idea into a reality.?

The Summer Company Program has seen a great deal of success in Cornwall and S.D. & G. In the past 7 years, 50 students have opened and successfully run their own businesses, and each has received the maximum grant of $3,000.

Summer Company 2015 has capacity for approximately 10 participants, therefore interested students are encouraged to visit www.ontario.ca/ summercompany for more information regarding eligibility and program requirements and/ or to fill out an initial application. Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre staff are available to assist in completing applications and answering questions. Contact the Centre by calling 613-930-2787 ext. # 2276

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TRILLI'ARTS: A NEW SUMMER ART FESTIVAL COMING TO TOWN...

SD&G and the community of Cornwall is an untouched peninsula of the arts. It offers an unexplored, untapped reservoir of talent, and two area women, who have strong ties to our community, plan to shine a light on all this talent by creating a festival that will become the most sought out summer event to attend.

Louise-Andrée Baril , Artistic Producer and Danielle Vaillancourt, Executive Producer envision something that both young and old will enjoy and that will showcase the Arts in Eastern Ontario. Primarily geared to be a musical celebration that will bring classical music to a broad public, the week-end happening will also promote music in all of its forms as well as the association of music with other art forms such as theatre, dance, and visual arts. It will present the finest local and international renowned artists as well as young up-and-coming future stars, who will oftentimes perform together. It vows to favour innovation while promoting the full cultural richness and superb heritage of the St. Lawrence River Valley, the counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, as well as the area's Franco-Ontarian ancestry.

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SAUVE Filing too early can be a big problem for a lot of people. The deadline for receiving your tax slips varies.

T4s are due Feb 28th but other tax slips have different due dates. For example, T5 (interest), T2202 (Tuition Receipts) and RRSP Contribution Receipts for contributions made Jan-Feb 2015 (which should be claimed on your 2014 tax return) are only due March 15th. T3 (Dividends and Capital Gains) are only due by March 31st. Some slips are only available online such as Employment Insurance. If you were on EI in 2014 and did all your filings online, make sure you download your slip!

When you file early and slips come in after filing, you are subject to filing an adjustment which costs you money and a hassle. So waiting to make sure you have all your slips is a good idea! And remember, Revenue Canada does not process 2014 tax returns until Feb 9, 2015. So whether you file on Jan 4th or Feb 8th, you will not see a refund until the end of February either way!

Note: There is no enforcement for employers, banks and investment companies to file their slips. If they are late with their slips, it is up to you to contact them and demand your slips!

For more information on this topic, visit my website http:/ / sauvetaxservices.ca/ faq/ Josée Sauvé Sauve Tax Services

In a presentation done in front of City council on Monday, the two ladies cited that the event will certainly stimulate the economy and could become a potential fundraiser towards the development of a potential concert hall / cultural space for artistic endeavours and community events.

Trilli'Arts, named after the Ontario Flower combined with arts and culture and the Franco-Ontarian population, is set for August 7 to August 9 and is forecasted to take place at three main venues: the Nativity Parish, the St. Lawrence College Waterfront (behind college) and St. Raphael?s Ruins in Lancaster. The proposed schedule is as follows.

Friday Evening: St. Raphael?s Ruins Myths & Legends with story-teller and bon fire Saturday afternoon: Cornwall Waterfront Children?s show The Ugly Duckling (in English) Babar the Elephant (en francais) Saturday Evening: Cornwall Celebration Concert for the 400th Anniversary of French Sunday Morning: Mass with the Archbishop accompanied by the Trilli?Arts Orchestra Ensemble with local soloists Sunday Afternoon: From Beethoven to Beatles The project is still in its infancy, but looks very promising for the area. More information about the festival and its fundraising initiatives will be divulged in the upcoming months and the Seeker will keep you informed of the updates as they become available.

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G RANT SPAMALOT The Seeker featured Seaway Valley Theatre Company's production "Spamalot" in last week's issue and I must say, this was the most entertaining show I have seen in a long time. Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," "Spamalot" retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features a bevy of beautiful show girls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French people. The original 2005 Broadway production was nominated for fourteen Tony Awards and won three, including "Best Musical." After seeing this local production, it is well-worthy of nomination as well! The cast and crew had excellent reviews and rightfully - it was nothing short of amazing!

Bravo to all of the cast and crew (both onstage and behind the scenes) including Jamie Carr as King Arthur, Lacie Petrynka as Lady of the Lake, Thomas Mooney as Patsy, Paul Aubin as Sir Robin, Ray Nevill as Lancelot, Michael Douglas DeWolfe as Sir Bedevere, Nathaniel Millward as Sir Galahad and many more!

Here are just a few reviews as taken from SVTC's Facebook comments: "Jamie, you inhabited that part with such truth. Like Will Ferrell, you believe you are the character. Arthur had so much happening in you: always in control, always engaging."

"What an absolute hoot! So many genuine belly laughs!"

"Wow such great talent in our little town. A great show !!! Laughed until i cried."

"What a blast! Had the honor of watching your performance last night and was most certainly impressed. From the ease of getting tickets, the coat check the welcoming staff to your fantastic cast... absolutely Wonderful! well done!" And I will share this last quote from the Facebook page as it sums up the entire show completely: "Our quest is at an end. ... cold enough to freeze a monkey's bum, then being attacked by African & European Swallows armed with coconuts, in an attempt to cut down the mightiest tree in the forest wiiiiith: A HERRING! Visiting the castle Anthrax (where i highly recommend you go :p) Finding a shrubbery (one that's nice, and not too expensive) for the Knights who say, er, until recently said "NI!" + crossing the Bridge of Death, after answering 5!, sorry, 3 questions! ... BRAVO! on opening night, very nicely done indeed. " For those who have seen it, remember to "Always look on the bright side of life".

Seaway Valley Theatre Company's next production will be "Maggie's Getting Married" by Norm Foster with showdates in May. Please visit www.svtc.ca for more information.

COLDEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR The Coldest Night of the Year is a fantastically fun, family-friendly walking fundraiser (2/ 5/ 10 km) that raises money for the hungry, homeless and hurting in 65 communities across Canada. The Cornwall walk supports the Agapè Centre.

This year's event took place on February 21st with a walk followed by a warm chili meal and hot chocolate served to all walkers and volunteers.

Hurting. Without a home. At risk. On the margins. The the Agapè Centre serves are more than a list of statistics, problems, symptoms and circumstances. The ?hungry, homeless and hurting? is a wide brush stroke they use to represent the individuals who benefit from the money raised through the Coldest Night of the Year.

The people who receive assistance through the funds raised through the WALK, include those struggling with: - living at or below the poverty line - addictions or substance abuse - community and social support

The Seaway Roller Derby Girls hosted their annual Mixed Black and White Scrimmage on February 21st.

A fantastic day of roller derby was had at St. Lawrence College as many players from outlying areas competed.

Players from Quebec's Les Buches, Montreal Roller Derby, Kahnawake Roller Derby, Ottawa Roller Derby, Renfrew County Roller Derby, Belleville Roller Derby as well as Zebra's(Ref's) from Kingston, Belleville and Ottawa were on hand despite some bad weather.

Upon witnessing the scrimmage in person, it was confirmed that "this is not your grandma's roller derby!" The games feature full contact and there were a few tumbles in the short time I watched.

Think there might be a derby girl inside you fighting to get out but she might need some help?? Then you may want to visit Seaway Roller Derby Girls on their website at www.seawayrollerderbygirls.com/ to contact them to find out more. Their first official home game of the season is booked for Saturday, May 2nd at the A'Nowara'Ko Wa Arena in Akwesasne (Cornwall Island) (time to be announced) as SRDG's Power Dames take on Renfrew County Roller Derby's Valley Valkyries!!! GAME ON!!!!!!!

SEAWAY HOBBY ARTS& CRAFTS AND COLLECTORS SHOW On February 21st at the Royal Canadian Legion, Ray Savard, owner of the Seaway Slotracing held a fundraiser for Parade of Nations For The Developmentally Challenged (PNDC). The purpose of the event was also to promote various hobbies, arts and crafts and collectibles activities found in the community. The main sponsor was Olymel.

The money collected during the show will be used to purchase items and material for artistically inclined people with special needs and to pay for art classes or devices individuals may need to improve their daily life.

PNDC also teaches integration with all people, of all backgrounds, within our regional community through the learning of culture and multiculture, as well as life skills through organizing and implementing various events. Some people would like to form a Collectors' Club in the area.; for information call Marie Morrell at 613-936-6873 or e-mail collectors@cogeco.ca The organizers would like to thank the sponsors, volunteers, exhibitors, vendors and visitors to the show for their participation.

- race or gender discrimination - access to adequate housing - access to adequate food - access to employment - mental health issues - Community Commitment Each local charity that hosts the WALK in their community is known for their commitment to prudently serving people in need. The Coldest Night of the Year partners with these selected organizations to support the work they do to bring hope, help and compassion to those on the margins in their town or city, in the cold winter months when giving is scarce and resources are dwindling. And these people are in your community. Neighbours down your street. Kids you see every day. A family member you love. Maybe you?

Thank you to the Agapè Centre and for all the volunteers and walkers who braved the cold and collected pledges and money for this worthy cause. For more info about The Coldest Night of the Year visit: https:/ / coldestnightoftheyear.org/

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FIRE & RESCUE Sunday, March 1 @ 1:00 pm Dusty learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, and is launched into the world of aerial firefighting. He joins forces with veteran fire and rescue helicopter Blade Ranger, and together, the fearless team battles a massive wildfire. Audience: G - Free admission NIGHTCRAWLER Thursday, March 5 @ 6:30 pm. and Friday, March 6 @ 2:00 pm.

When Lou Bloom, a driven man desperate for work, muscles into the world of L.A. crime journalism, he blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story. Aiding him in his effort is Nina, a TV-news veteran Audience: 14A - Free admission.

MARCH BREAK AT THE LIBRARY - YOUR KIDS WILL LOVE IT AND SO WILL YOU! 2015 THEME: DINOSAURS @ THE LIBRARY - LES DINOSAURES @ LA BIBLIOTHÈQUE. March 16 to 20, 2015 Du 16 au 20 mars 2015 Embark on a ride of prehistoric proportions during March Break 2015 as we offer fun programs for the whole family! From dinosaur movies to the future paleontologist program, we have lots of great activities. Chess camp, chess tournament, crafts, stories and song are among the programmes offered all week. You won't want to miss out. Check our website for details.

GAME ON We are now lending videogames to use with your XBOX and PS3 & 4 systems. The family friendly games are available with your membership card at the library or a seven day lending period.

Call us for more information on titles and availability.

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD LOOKING FOR MEMBERS Teens, join our new Teen Advisory Board (TAB) and get involved in your community. It?s a great community volunteering opportunity in a safe environment. Call Josée or Sonja at the library for more details or to sign up. 613.932.4796

LOOKING FOR A DVD THAT THE CORNWALL PUBLIC LIBRARY DOESN'T HAVE? Cornwall Public Library has a reciprocal borrowing agreement with 185 public libraries across Ontario, and while not all libraries loan out their DVDs we are often able find what you are looking for. Please ask the information services staff for assistance.

YES WE LEND LAPTOPS! We have laptops that you can borrow for in-library use. Whether it's to browse the Internet or use the available computer programs, you can borrow a laptop. Simply go to the circulation desk with your library membership card and ask how you can borrow one.

ARE YOU AN ARTIST OR NON-PROFIT ORGANISATION? Display your works of art at the library in one of our display windows. It's free. Non-profit organizations can promote their services as well. Give us a call.

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Rideau Carleton Slots Bus Trip departing at 4:30 pm. For info or reserve call 613.932.6534. Proceeds to the Auxiliary to St Joseph?s Continuing Care Center

Mike Scott Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction Fundraiser 4 pm to 8 pm. Dinner served from 4 pm to 7 pm. Silent auction closed at 7:30 pm. Royal Canadian Legion, 415 2nd St. W.

Celebrate Recovery Fountaingate Christian Assembly Cornwall (A christian centered recovery program through twelve steps and 8 biblical principles, and the 3 door program ) Find freedom from your Hurts,Habits, and Hang-ups through God?s Healing power. We meet every Friday at 7:30pm 949 Mohawk Drive Cornwall Ontario in the church sanctuary. Everyone is welcom (free coffee, live worship and fellowship) for more information (613 932-0685 or www.fountaingate .or

Worship and the work at 10:30 at Fountaingate Christian Assembly, 949 Mohawk Drive, Cornwall.

BUSINESS SEEKERS MONTHLY Meet, Greet and Eat Breakfast at the Best Western Parkway Inn. RSVP to info@theseeker.ca. This month, we?ll have a round table discussion on Social Media.

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Habitat Seaway Valley Presents There's No Place Like Home at 10 am. Galaxy Cinemas, 1325 2nd St. E. Tickets: 10$ in advance, 12$ at the door. For more information visit: HabitatSeawayValley.org Wanted - Cornwall's Meanest Chili! Chili Cook Off at Lola's Pub and Grub, Cornwall from 2PM - 6PM - $5 for all you can eat Chili! Door Prizes, 50/ 50 draw To benefit Beyond 21 Lunafest is a film festival that works to simultaneous promote women filmmakers, raise awareness for women's issues and supports non-profit organizations.

Proceeds of this event will benefit Breast Cancer and SASS for Women.Tickets can be purchased at SASS for Women at 123 Amelia Street in Cornwall for 15$. Tickets can also be purchased at the door on the night of the event for 20$.Light refreshments are included with price of the ticket.Alcohol will be available for purchase!

Grand opening of Disaster relief shelter (Wesleyan Refuge) Ribbon Cutting Saturday Feb 28th 1pm followed by open house from 1-4pm , hope you can join us.

March 1st ? The Awakening Angels School For Healing, Enlightenment and Ascension Mastery will be holding a charity event called ?Healing Hearts For Hospice? at The Best Western Parkway Inn in Cornwall. All proceeds for the day will go directly to Cornwall Hospice.

Limited tickets will be sold for 2 time slots that day- one at 10:30am and one at 2:00pm at a cost of $45 each.

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Women's World Day of Prayer at 2 pm. St Matthews Lutheran Church 1509 2nd St. W. Celebrate Recovery Fountaingate Christian Assembly Cornwall (A christian centered recovery program through twelve steps and 8 biblical principles, and the 3 door program ) Find freedom from your Hurts,Habits, and Hang-ups through God?s Healing power. We meet every Friday at 7:30pm 949 Mohawk Drive Cornwall Ontario in the church sanctuary. Everyone is welcom (free coffee, live worship and fellowship) for more information (613 932-0685 or www.fountaingate .or

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Your event could be here had you called it in. Next time, don't miss it! Call 613-935-3763 or email info@theseeker.ca

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Soup & Sandwich Lunch from 11:30 am to 1 pm. St.Andrew's St.Mark's United Church, Johnson Cr., Long Sault. Includes dessert & beverage: 6$ with take-out available Blood Donor Clinic from 12 pm to 3:30 pm & 5 pm to 7:30 pm. Cornwall Civic Complex.

Book your appointment to save a life: 1.888.2.DONATE

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Moccasin Model Railroad Club Meeting at 7:30 pm. St. Mathews Lutheran Church, 1509 2nd St. W. All model railroad enthusiasts are welcome to attend. ?Smart City Toastmasters is holding a special meeting , 6.30pm, at St. Lawrence College in room 3520. We are hosting an area speech contest involving 5 Toastmaster clubs.

Everyone is welcome to attend. All regular meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month.?

The Magic of David Jans present MIND It's time for the ILLUSIONS This will be David's last public show of the year! Come out and enjoy an evening of mind blowing magic & mentalism that will leave you incredibly stunned and amazed! Award winning MAR magician, mentalist & illusionist David Jans will perform incredible ?Pixels & Pigments?, Meet & demonstrations that you will not see Nominate your favourite businesses, Greet the Artists. 6:30 to 9:00 anywhere else.You will not want to miss artists, athletes and volunteers pm at the Grind. Stop in during this performance from Cornwall's best today! They could win the magician!Tickets are 20$ each and are this special evening to Meet Regional available at Schnitzel's in Cornwall and coveted SEEKERS CHOICE! Artists Hennie Marsh & Jacqueline Milner. online at the following link: Additionally, local musician Robert CotĂŠ will https:/ / www.eventbrite.ca/ e/ the-magic-of-david-jans-presents-mind-illusions-tickets-15021134618 Visit www.theseeker.ca and click be lending his live, cool, jazz stylings to this on the award to nominate!

The Von Rebels at Lolas - Rock 'n Roll wonderful warm venue and event. We look Night Saturday at 9:00pm forward to your visit.

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"Get W.I.Th.H. it!" (Walking In The Halls) "Get W.I.T.H. it!" began as a grassroots initiative in Deep River, ON in 2007. The mission was to provide community members a warm, safe place to stay active during the winter months. This was achieved by establishing a walking program in the halls of a local High School. The program was so successful that it became organized by the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) as an official Heart Wise Exercise Program!

Since that successful launch, the UOHI has partnered with organizations in many communities to establish "Get W.I.T.H. it!" walking programs.

This FREE program is now in its fourth year in Cornwall and is being led

by Seaway Valley Community Health Centre (SVCHC) in partnership with UOHI and Heart and Stroke Foundation and the City of Cornwall. The halls are the ones that exist right at the Cornwall Civic Complex. Being physically active can be challenging at the best of times but especially during the colder, darker days of winter. "Get W.I.T.H. it!" is for people of all ages to join their neighbours, friends and family for a good, old fashioned community event where their health is the focus.

This program is for everyone who is concerned about their heart health.

This season's program began on October 14/ 2014 and runs to March 26/ 2015 at the Cornwall Civic Complex. This free program runs every Tuesday and Thursday from 9-11 a.m. There is no pre-registration and it's run on a drop-in format. The group currently has a challenge going on to complete a "virtual" walk to New Brunswick and they are hoping more people will show up to show their support so they use their laps to count towards their goal.

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THO M PSO N There is nothing fancy about my two recipes I made this week, but they sure taste good! First I made a stove-top rice pudding.It's so nice and creamy. On a cold winter day it even seems to taste better! A nice hint of grated nutmeg makes it perfect. Last week, I made some porridge bread and had some left, becoming a bit dry, so I decided to make a panful of homemade stove top stuffing. It was done in less than 15 minutes and very tasty. If you have some bread that has seen better days, try this stuffing. It freezes up fine if you have more than you can use right away. See the picture of the wild turkeys CREAMY STOVE TOP RICE PUDDING INGREDIENTS: 4 cups homogenized milk (or use 2% with just a bit of table cream added into it) 3/ 4 cup white sugar 2 tsp. pure vanilla 1 tsp. grated nutmeg 1/ 2 cup + 2 tbsp. arborio or Italian short grain rice (We carry both rices at my store Sharyn's Pantry. This rice is a short grain, and becomes creamy when cooked. The arborio rice is used in making risotto.)

METHOD: -In a heavy bottomed saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, vanilla, nutmeg and rice.

-Over medium-low heat, heat the mixture until it comes to a boil.

Stirring constantly.

-Once a boil is reached, reduce the heat to the lowest setting on your stove. Continue to cook your pudding until the rice is tender and most of the milk has been absorbed. This will take about 50 to 60 minutes. Stir occasionally during this time.

-Serve as is or with a dollop of whipped cream. It's delicious warm or cold.

-You can double the recipe successfully if you wish. ENJOY!

TWO SI M PLE RECI PES TO TRY that come to our bird feeder every day. They are a real treat to watch. Enjoy a great week! F

EASY HOMEMADE STOVE TOP STUFFING INGREDIENTS: 4 tbsp. vegetable oil with 2 tbsp. butter 2 large onions chopped 4 ribs of celery, diced 1 apple, peeled, cored and diced 5 or 6 buns, or about 8 slices of bread, slightly stale is best: cut into 1/ 2 " cubes 3 tbsp. summer savory (We carry all the herbs at my store, Sharyn's Pantry.)

1 tsp. dried thyme 2 tsp. rubbed sage leaves 1/ 2 tsp. Kosher salt 1/ 4 tsp ground black pepper METHOD: -Dice the onions, celery and apple. Saute them in the vegetable oil and butter in a large deep frying pan. (I used my wok.)

-After a few minutes as the onion, celery and apple are beginning to soften, add the herbs.

-Cook this for several minutes longer. Now add the diced bread or buns. You may wish to add 1 or 2 tbsp. more butter at this point.

You decide. You could also use chicken broth.

-Stir to combine and continue to cook for 5 to 10 minutes longer. Try not to keep tasting as you cook or you will eat half of the stuffing as it cooks. It is really tasty. ENJOY!

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Hi there to all of you wonderful Cornwallites who are reading the most positive and informative paper in the Cornwall & S.D. & G. area this week. I hope that you have been keeping nice and warm with these frigid temperatures that we have been receiving from Old Man Winter. He sure is giving us a good taste of Winter this year. Hang in there everyone..

ONLY 21 Days Until Spring Arrives. Please don't leave your pets outside in this cold weather. They may have fur, but they get cold, too!!!

I want to share with you that I had lots of fun going out last Saturday evening with a bunch of ladies (Carol Grant, Lise Cooper, Wendy Sedgewick, Connie Augi, Amanda Bourassa, Melissa Sauve, Cher LaLonde and Sylvie.) to see the ~Fifty Shades of Grey~ movie. I was quite surprised to see that the actors (Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson) did a really good job in acting out their parts from the first novel. I feel that the "sex scenes" were tastefully and well done. I haven't read any of the three novels, but after seeing the movie, I sure will be taking a gander at what the movie had left out. (I hear that it is pretty sexy and steamy...to say

the least.) After the movie we headed over to ~Kelsey's~ to discuss the movie and to have something to eat and drink. The food was so delicious and the house wine for the evening was only a $1 an ounce. That made the ladies who like wine, very happy indeedy. I happen to be one of those happy ladies. We all had designated drivers so we were able to drink and enjoy ourselves for many hours on end. In fact they put up the lights and were telling us that it was our last chance to get some more wine by the oz. So we decided to enjoy ourselves a little bit more and had another glass.

Thank you to Lise Cooper for arranging this wonderful evening and to Carol Grant for being our D.D. for the evening. CHEERS TO ALL OF YOU LOVELY LADIES !!! I had a BLAST & A Half!!!

I also had a lovely visit last week with my eldest daughter, Melinda and her four children, Lincoln, Abigail, Sampson and wee William. I hadn't seen them in almost a year because they had moved away from Cornwall, but since then, they have moved to Alexandria and with them being so close, I was able to go and spend some "quality time" with them all. Especially with wee William. He was only one when they left and sadly he didn't know me any more. I fixed that quickly by interacting with him during the week. We played games and watched ~Thomas the train engine~, along with the movie ~Frozen~

(his favourite movie.) When it was time for me to leave last Friday he came running to hug and kiss me and said," Good bye Nana." My heart was happy once more and I certainly was smiling that day and night.

You know that it is so very imprtant to keep in touch with your family members. Time goes by so quickly and before you know it, the children have grown up and they are on to bigger and better things in their lives, leaving No Time for Nana or anyone else. So please give your family some of your TIME when you find the TIME to share "Good Times" with them, even, if it's a quick phone call. Why not give your mom, dad, sister, auntie, grandmother/ father or cousin a call just to say, "Hi." Tell them that you love them and that you appreciate them being in your life. It makes you and them feel so happy and it does a body good to do so.

They will really appreciate you taking the time to be in touch with them.

WHY NOT DO IT TODAY???

Pick Up The Phone and Dial A Dear One, Today, Tomorrow Even Next Week.. When You Have or Can Spare The TIME!!!

Family News: My youngest son, Marcus will be turning 23 years old this Sunday, February 28th. He is my youngest child of seven children. Marcus has certainly come a long way and I am so very proud of all of his accomplishments thus far. He is working hard as a cook in the kitchen of a reputable restaurant in Ottawa. He also has gone for his Private Investigators license and he plans to make a career of this some day. I am so happy and honored to be his mother. Happy Birthday Marcus. May you have an exciting and incredible year ahead of you my dear son.

Until Next Week: Did you know that being a "GOOD PERSON" does not depend on your Religion, Status in Life, Your Race, Skin Colour, Your Political Views or Your Culture. It Depends Entirely On How You Treat Others!!! PLEASE BE KIND TO ALL MANKIND!!!

(Especially to the UNKIND as they Need It The Most!!!)

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Girls Night Out 2 raises $5,613 Naomi Lamarche and Claudette Wanzer, organizers of Balwin House fundraiser "Girls Night Out 2 are happy to announce that a grand total of $5,613.13 was raised thanks to the generosity of the ladies of Cornwall and the donors of Cornwall and surrounding areas.

This was the 2nd event and they are already looking foward to the 2016 Girls Night Out.

March 5th - April 29th

A most heartfelt thank you to the volunteers!!!

Ticket Sellers - Roxanne, Patti, Cindy & Elaine Our Facebook Coordinator - Patti Edwards keeping everyone up to date on our event Our Singers - Jade, Patti, Rose, Lise, Carolyn, Yvie, Laura, Joanne, Cathy, Karen, Alison, and our DJ Shelley Harley-Green.

A special thank you to blooms flower shop for our amazing center pieces and value village who donated the shoes to make them.

To all the ladies in business who participated in our business card sponsorship.

Our vendors who helped make our shopping experience a success.

A special thank you to Rene St. John for his delicious spaghetti feed and sauce that crowned our event with his helpers Dorothy Lauzon and Courteney Kennedy who served the meals with a SMILE!

Swing into Spring with the Triple Swing and Cha Cha!

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FREE THROW COM PETI TI ON The Knights of Colum bus fr om the Diocesan Association of Alexandr ia-Cor nw all held their Regional and Distr ict com petitions on Febr uar y 7 and 21 r espectively, at La Citadelle High School.

The com petitions saw youngster s fr om the 19 councils par ticipate in events to see how m any baskets they could m ake. W inner s fr om the Febr uar y 7 Distr ict com petitions com peted against youngster s in their age categor ies today to deter m ine the w inner s of todays Regional com petition.

Pictur es: The w inner s fr om the Distr ict com petitions (Distr icts 32, 62, 75 and 81) on Feb. 7, 2015, The m em ber s fr om the Knights of Colum bus w ho helped on both days, The w inner s fr om the Regional com petition (Feb. 21, 2015). Special thanks to Dan Landr y fr om St. Law r ence (Council 5068) for hosting the com petitions.

PINK SHIRT DAY by Carol Grant Bullying is a problem at schools, workplaces, homes and over the Internet. Awareness is raised for Pink Shirt Day and for putting an end to bullying by wearing pink on February, 25, 2015. Each year thousands of people in Cornwall and S.D.&G. and many more across Canada show their support by donning pink on Pink Shirt Day. Pink Shirt Day is now an internationally celebrated day, but it's origins started right here in Canada.

David Shepherd and Travis Price, both of Berwick, Nova Scotia, started the movement, which is now known as Pink Shirt Day, back in 2007. The pair noticed a grade nine student at their school being bullied because he had chosen to wear a pink shirt to the first day of school. The boys decided to take a stand against bullying by going to local stores and purchasing 50 pink shirts to wear. The next day, Travis, David and 48 of their friends wore their pink shirts to school as a unified stance against bullying.

In 2009 many Boys & Girls Clubs across Canada began supporting this anti-bullying movement and have helped spread the word that bullying is NOT OK. The Boys & Girls Club of Cornwall/ SDG began their Pink Shirt Day campaign in 2011 when they decided that they wanted to "Paint Cornwall Pink."

(See more at: http:/ / www.bgccornwallsdg.com/ pink-shirt-day# sthash.l9hYwuUP.dpuf) Cornwall has such a generous community and you need only visit the Facebook Boys & Girls Club of Cornwall/ SDG site to see all of the wonderful organizations who wore pink and sponsored this year's event. A special thank you to ALL of you who wore pink this past Wednesday, as I did as well, and for not being afraid to stand up to bullying.

S o D um b , it 's f unny Where do you find a one legged dog? Wherever you left it.

What?s a bagel that can fly? A plain bagel What did zero say to 8? Nice belt!

I was a little taken aback when I got my receipt from the funeral parlor, on the bottom of the receipt, after the bill, it read, ?Thank you. Please come again.?

What did the big bucket say to the little bucket? You look a little pail!

How did Darth Vader know what Luke got him for Christmas? He felt his presents!

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KIELEC When experiencing cash-flow problems in business and industry, there are two solutions: Either cut costs or increase revenue.

The same maxim can be applied to municipalities like the City of Cornwall, but there are also vast differences between the way businesses and municipal governments may operate.

Municipalities are blessed with one operational parameter of which most business owners can only dream -- an unlimited source of revenue.

When times get tough, the municipality goes hat in hand to the taxpayers; when a new sports facility is needed, taxpayers are again relied upon for their generosity.

the income of a majority of wage earners in Cornwall has declined in recent years, the city has been unable to reciprocate by lessening their tax burden.

The ever-increasing cost of emergency services is one of the reasons for the continually escalating spending of our city and municipalities across Ontario. Pay hikes to police and fire services, which now take up about 50 per cent of the city budget, are major contributors. What's more, the increases are generally handed down by an arbitrator based on pay increases given to services in larger municipalities without considering the ability to pay and general economic health of small cities.

That is not to say these pay hikes are not valid.

In fact, the argument for the increases has been that small city emergency services providers have historically been underpaid compared to their counterparts in larger services.

When one talks operating costs, one is almost always talking about salaries, the most significant cost of any business or municipality.

But while business and industry have slashed through personnel costs like a hot knife through butter the past decade or more, such has not been the case at city hall. So essentially, while

If city council doesn't have the political will to constrain its operating costs, then it is left with the same option taken by previous councils for as long as I can remember ? going back to the taxpayers with another increase on their tax bill.

And therein lay the problem. There are precious few other revenue sources upon which the city

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It means that municipalities -- Cornwall included -- never have to take a hard look at the expense side of the ledger, especially operating expenses. Capital expenses -- roads, sidewalks, sewers, etc. -- can always be slashed (it would be more accurate to say "deferred?), but operating costs are municipal sacred cows. Just the mere mention of such a thing around the council table is often taboo.

While council members have a valid point about the high cost of emergency services ? they essentially leave council working with only half of the city?s revenue right out of the gate -- their complaints would be a little easier to swallow if they were taking an equally critical look at the operating costs of all city departments. Name me one business that whose operators have no inkling how many people it employs and I will show you a business that does not last long in the cutthroat corporate world. But such is the case in Cornwall. There seems to be no clear consensus about how many people are on the city payroll and what they actually do.

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can draw, and most, if not all of those sources come in fees to defray the cost programs and services already being delivered. Squeezing more dollars out of already financially strapped taxpayers is the simplest solution. It is the perennial blank cheque, the magical balm to cure even the worst case of financial blues.

Probably the two best options to deal with this municipal cash crunch lie within the power of the province: It should either take control of emergency services and their funding or allow municipalities to develop new revenue streams to ease the burden on taxpayers being squeezed by higher taxes and an ever increasing cost of living while getting by on smaller incomes. Or the city could take a hard look creating greater efficiencies in its operations across the board.

But it is becoming increasingly clear that the status quo is no longer acceptable, nor is it sustainable. What remains to be seen is whether anyone at either political level ? provincial or municipal ? is willing to give city taxpayers the relief they so badly deserve. Just don?t hold your breath waiting.

Greg Kielec is an award-winning reporter and editor with 25 years of experience covering municipal government in Cornwall and the surrounding area.

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Meet Sylvie Labrecque who will demonstrate her skills at the Focus Art booth. Other volunteers will be there to greet you. Focus Art T-shirts will be on sale as well as memberships and a draw for wonderful art products.

MEMBERS?MEETING: March 4, at le Centre Charles-Émile Claude 7pm. Guest speaker: Mr Bernard Carrière, world traveller, philosophy teacher, artist-entrepreneur and award winning photographer. (First prize at the TAG and FOCUS ART: Racing the Storm).

Theme: What is art about? Is Art Dead?

Rediscover the strength in the community of artists, the sharing of creative ideas, the support of innovation and the friendship of generous souls enjoying the life.

Friendly critique: You are also invited to bring in an art piece in progress or finished which you would like to have critiqued by fellow artists.

PAINT-IN FOR WELLNESS: March 5, at the OPG (Ontario Power Generating) Visitor Centre, 2500 Second Street east. 10am to 2pm. Guest speaker Robert Menard will give a short talk on living with depression, winter blues, dependencies and suicide. Bring your lunch and materials. (Bring new work or unfinished work) A still life will be set up for those interested in using it.

All are welcome but spaces are limited. It would help us organize if you would register 613-931-1194 or rosedesn@cogeco.ca There is a $10.00 for

READER?S CORNER Last week I introduced you to an author and got quite a bit of feedback so I?m going to speak about The Artist?s Way by Julia Cameron once more with new details.

Have you ever faced the white canvas or a blank page, unable to start? So you begin to clean your studio, put in a batch of laundry, read the emails that you have neglected and before you know it the day has passed. This happens day after day, week after week and soon you feel you?ve lost the magic. Whatever made you able to come to your art with ideas and enthusiasm has left you. You avoid the studio. You stop going to art meetings.

Maybe you search in a bag of cookies, a glass of wine or new art materials but it sure escapes you and you begin to speak of yourself as an artist in the past tense. It happens to most of us at one time or another. The exercises offered in the Artist?s way may seem very basic but many actors, writers and artists have used the coaching of Julia Cameron and found the muse. It might work for you.

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Winter Wonderland In my opinion, there are few things prettier in the winter than snowshoeing through the woods the day after a major snow storm. This is exactly what I am doing with the Cornwall Outdoor Club de Plein Air today. Our destination is Owls Head Pinnacle in the Adirondacks. The trees are heavy with virgin snow, the sky is blue and the sun is shining. Sunglasses are a must because the glare from the glittering snow is blinding. We have a little difficulty finding the trailhead because it is not well marked and we are the first to arrive. It is a short hike and not a difficult one under normal circumstances but the snow is fresh and we are breaking trail. The climb is scenic with various look-outs along the ways and several rock outcroppings. I experience a moment of awe that comes from the realization that no one in the world has set foot here today.

One from our group I will refer to as Rusty Yogi, leads us up the mountain and we happily tag along. As the trail gets steeper snowdrifts obliterate the trail and before long someone comments about not having seen trail markers for a while. We are lost but not too concerned as we are heading in the right general

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direction. Bushwhacking open on an is unpacked trail summit has its the to the elements and much colder. hazards and footing can be unpredictable. Every Our fingers get cold as we assemble our lunches. once in a while one of us sinks down to one knee and Soon we are joined by a couple of locals who set us gets stuck. When it comes to good-natured ribbing, on the right path to return and give us directions to we are all fair game. As the Shutterbug Girl, I am an abandoned lead mine just a little off the trail. This quick to snap some photos to immortalize these mine is said to have been built with high hope but moments and share them with our friends. abandoned shortly thereafter. The entrance is Eventually, we reconnect to the trail and locate the partially blocked by icicles as big as trees which summit. On top we prevent us from seeing the inside. find the remains of However, the build-up of ice creates a snow fort and a a frozen waterfall effect. It has a Th is ar t ic le sp onsor ed b y spectacular view of blueish tinge and is quite beautiful. the Adirondack Except for a few noteworthy tumbles range. Below us the in the snow, the return trip is mostly snow covered uneventful. It?s been a fabulous day Indian and in the great outdoors and I know we Mountain View will all sleep well tonight. lakes are also To know more about the Cornwall visible. It is a Outdoor Club de Plein Air (COCDPA), perfect spot to sit Ser ving Cor nwall for mor e than 30 year s! visit our website at and enjoy our www.cornwalloutdoorclub.ca or like 150 Pitt Street, lunch. Although it us on Facebook. is a fairly mild day,

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a film by Maziar Bahari

By Kevin Lamoureux Filmmaker Maziar Bahari, in his powerful documentary ?To Light a Candle? exposes the atrocities suffered by a religious minority under a repressive government. The first half of the film serves to educate the viewer about the history of the religion and the persecution of its followers.

As far as religions go, the Baha?i faith is young. It ?In his powerful new documentary ?To Light a Candle,? filmmaker Maziar Bahari began with Baha'u'llah in 19th century Persia who exposes the atrocities suffered by a religious minority under a repressive professed that all major religions have the same government? The courageous individuals operating the minority?s underground spiritual source and that all humanity is equal. university in Iran are under constant threat from authorities. While the government Persecuted by the rulers of Persia for his teachings, has attempted to dismantle the university several times, the group?s determination Baha?u?llah was banished to the Ottoman Empire, for access to higher education has prevailed? Through touching interviews with where he died a prisoner. By the earlier 20th various family members we are enlightened about living with this type of century, there were almost one million followers in persecution and hardship.?

- Kevin Lamoureux, KAV Productions, Cornwall Persia and today there are about 7 million Baha?is in over 200 countries around the world. While the faith has its roots in what is present day Iran, the faithful there have faced relentless persecution.

The clash in ideology with the ruling class would only intensify after the Shah was ousted in 1979.

The screening will be complemented by participatory discussion and some first Under the Ayatollah Khomeini, a reign of terror hand testimony with input from three local professionals (lawyer Bernadette ensued as revolutionary guards systemically raided Clement, journalist Hugo Rodrigues and educator Paula Wheeler). The discussion Baha?i households and business. The attacks were will be moderated by Bernadette Clement. brutal, and included the seizure of property and massive arrests. The entire Baha?i leadership was Note: Approximately 12 of 45 places still available, please call arrested, tortured and executed. Under these unbearable conditions, many Baha?is left Iran and Jane or Neil Macmillan at 613-938-3875 to reserve a remaining spot. settled in the west. However, those like Kayvan Rahimian, rose to the challenge to right the United States who happily give their time to teach students in Iran injustice. Following his beliefs, Rahimian would take a non-violent through the BIHE. The courageous individuals operating the approach to improve his society so that Baha?is would no longer be university in Iran are under constant threat from authorities. While forced to live as second class citizens. the government has dismantled the underground university several times, the group?s determination for access to higher education has One of the cornerstones of the Baha?i faith, is education for both prevailed. While celebrated in this film for his role in the genders. Under Iran?s ruling class and its policies of religious underground university, Keyvan Rahimian is arrested by Iranian intolerance, admittance to university is denied to Baha?i children. authorities and charged with conspiring to promote moral The right to an education, which we in the west often take for corruption and for endangering the security of the nation. Through granted, is the focus of this documentary. The perseverance of the touching interviews of various family members we are enlightened Baha?i community led to the creation of an underground university about living with this type of persecution and hardship. It is hoped in the 1980s. Interviews with those who developed the system of that ?To Light a Candle? will spread the word about this issue and covert learning reveal a society that has taken extraordinary eventually end repression of these peaceful people in their measures against great peril to ensure that higher education would troubled homeland. always be an option. Before the internet era, students and teachers faced great challenges as access to libraries was denied and To create awareness about the conditions experienced by Baha?is in correspondence often took weeks. Once the internet became Iran a special website has been set up: available, lessons could be sent by email and resources could be http:/ / www.educationisnotacrime.me/ . accessed from around the world. The underground university came to be known as the Baha?i Institute of Higher Education (BIHE) The film trailer is available at: whose degrees are recognized by many universities around the https:/ / www.youtube.com/ watch?v=v7aE27GyMMo. world. We hear interviews from professors in Canada and the

When: Saturday, February 28th, 2-4:30 pm Where: Program Rooms 1 & 2 Cornwall Public Library, 45 Second Street East

?I myself have watched the film and relate this persecution of educated individuals to events that my parents have spoken about during the Second World War when as young children, with their parents, they had to escape from their homeland of Estonia. It is sad to see that this kind of thing is still going on in this day and age ".

Mai-Liis Renaud, The Seeker

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