The Seeker Issue 11 Cornwall Ontario

Vol. 4 Issue 11 March 22, 2013

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Saturday, April 6 - 10am to 4pm Ontario Power Generation Visitor Centre (Power Dam) Karen Boots, Seaside Escapes - Palm Wax Candles by Karen Frank Burelle - Kate Dwyer - Carole Jeghers, Artist Kimberley Cameron, Breathe through my eyes Marc Carriere, Stained Glass - Roxanne Delage, She Sells Sea Glass Julia Lucio, Webinista and Visual Dazzler Jacqueline Milner, Photographer & Visual Artist Mai-Liis Renaud, Custom Invitations Kimberley Thompson, Right in my own backyard

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FOR SALE: Queen size dark FOR SALE: High Chair, needs to brown solid wood headboard, beautiful.

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FOR SALE: Yard work snowthrower, 5hp, oil and gas. Briggs and FOR SALE: sectional StrattonBrown motor. $400.

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SEEKER SNIPPETS

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Jason Setnyk presents snippets of news that appeared on theseeker.ca Arts & Culture

had high praises for CRUED. “Great job with the band Ziggy , you guys sound great”, said John Corabi. CRUED and their Saints of Los Angeles show have the more current look and sound of Motley Crue with a three foot bass drum , multiple backdrops and amazing costumes!

News & Politics

Sports & Lifestyle CHILD HAVEN FUNDRAISER Each

SEEKING NOMINEE'S FOR PRIME MINISTER'S VOLUNTEERISM AWARD - The Prime Minister recently

announced that he was looking for outstanding individuals, groups, businesses or not for profit organizations to receive one of 17 awards to be presented by him at both the regional and national level.

Recipients of the Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards will be recognized at a ceremony and can name a not for profit organization to receive a grant of $5,000 (regional award) or $10,000 (national award). MP Guy Lauzon says, "I encourage all of the constituents of SD&SG to nominate a group or individual in your community worthy of recognition for their volunteerism. I would love to have one or more of the Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards presented to constituents right here in SD&SG." If you know of an individual or group worthy to be nominated please visit www.pm.gc.ca/awards, or call 1-877825-0434 for more information.

CITY RESPONDS TO ALLEGED CONFLICT OF INTEREST - The City of Cornwall responded to some matters that have recently appeared in the media regarding a personnel issue and an alleged conflict of interest. The City has received a number of letters containing various assertions from a lawyer acting for a City manager who made an internal complaint. The City is following the prescribed process to address that matter which Council has directed be completed in due course. The Mayor has his own advisor and has previously issued a statement addressing the allegation of a conflict. The Corporation will continue to follow its internal process to completion without public comment.

INTERNATIONAL

year Child Haven International has a Cornwall dinner to raise funds for the Child Haven homes in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Tibet in China. The dinner takes place Friday, April 5th at the Ramada Inn. Doors open at 6 pm and tickets are $60 each. To purchase a ticket, contact Child Haven at 613-527-2829 or fred@childhaven.ca or Elaine MacDonald elainemacdonald@cogeco.ca or 613-938-7763.

The occasion will be a memorable event, in honour of a worthy cause, and featuring great food and entertainment.

FUNDRAISER DINNER FOR VETS DOCUMENTARY - In support of the long anticipated release of the Friends of Vets Documentary “Breaking the Silence”, the group is hosting a roast beef dinner with all the trimmings on Saturday, April 6th, 2013 to cover the associated costs with the making of the film. The event takes place at the R.C.A.F. Association Wing 424 located on 240 Water Street West in Cornwall Ontario. Doors are at 4:30pm, and the dinner will be served at 6pm. Tickets are $20 dollars each, and must be purchased in advance. The deadline to purchase advanced tickets is April 2nd to ensure that all guests can be catered. Tickets are limited, so buy your tickets soon! To purchase or reserve tickets, please contact Mr. Steven Forrest (vice president of the Friends of Vets) at 613-9374474, Mr Denis Labbe (president of the Friends of Vets) at 613-931-1892 or the R.C.A.F. Association.

Y O U T H SYMPOSIUM DECLARED A SUCCESS - The

BEST MOTLEY CRUE TRIBUTE BAND IN THE WORLD IS COMING TO CORNWALL -

C o r n w a l l Community Police Service successfully wrapped up their 2013 Youth Symposium. The 9th annual Youth Symposium was very well received and sent out powerful messages for youths and adults alike. The Youth Symposium was packed with antibullying preventions tips and suggestions on making the right choices, being yourself and treating others with respect.

There is going to be sweet melodies and rocking rifts at La Maison on Friday April 12th. Rockstar Party Promotions is proud to present the best Motley Crue Tribute band in the world – CRUED! Vince Neil, singer of Motley Crue once played a show with this amazing Toronto based cover band. “These guys Kick Ass”, said Vince Neil. John Corabi, a former member of Motley Crue who played a show in Cornwall about a year ago also

The Sharks take home the silver at the Challenge Cup Championship - The Fanshawe Falcons defeated Cornwall’s St. Lawrence Sharks in the gold medal game to become the 2012-2013 Challenge Cup Champions. The St. Lawrence Sharks settled for silver Friday evening. Although a heartbreaking lost, making it to the finals, and finishing with Silver medals around your neck is still an amazing accomplishment. The Seeker would like to extend their congratulations to the St. Lawrence Sharks who had an amazing season!

COLTS PONTARELLI NAMED LEAGUE MVP The Central Canada Hockey League announced their 2012-13 award winners. Michael Pontarelli of the Cornwall Colts picked up the league MVP and the Sportsmanship award! The Seeker would like to congratulate Michael Pontarelli of the Cornwall Colts on his amazing season. We would like to wish the Cornwall Colts the best of success during the playoffs too! Go Colts Go! GET ROLLER DISCO FEVER - The Seaway Roller Derby Girls are starting off their second season with their 2nd annual Spring Fever Roller Disco at the St. Lawrence College gym on Saturday, March 23rd from 7pm to 10pm. Tickets are $7 each or $25 for a family of four. Limited skate rentals are available so come early or bring your own quads or inline skates.

HEALTH FAIR ON MARCH 22ND - Are you looking for traditional and alternative health care choices? Are you finding it hard to find the time to research answers to questions you have about your health? If so, then the Ontario Early Years Centre Health Fair may be of interest to you. The free annual event gives residents a chance to gather information from a variety of health and wellness organizations that can have a positive impact on your lifestyle and well-being. The fair is being held on March 22nd from 10 am to 2pm at the Ontario Early Years Centre at 550 Ninth Street East. The event will also feature a marketplace and a healthy light lunch from 11:30am to 1pm.

My name is Jason Setnyk, and these are the Seeker Snippets for this week!

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

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Is it time for an inquiry at Cornwall City Hall?

Letter by Jason Setnyk The following letter is not intended to add fuel to an ever growing fire, but instead to propose a possible pragmatic solution. There is a growing perception that there is something wrong at City Hall, from closed door meetings to human resources fiasco’s, this Municipal Council has faced many challenges and difficulties. Bits of information are coming out, however we are only getting pieces of the proverbial puzzle and not seeing the whole picture.

An open letter by a lawyer a few weeks ago and now the open letter of a former City Councillor earlier this week have created new questions in the public discourse: Is there a conflict of interest? Is proper process and procedure not being correctly followed in Council Chambers? The perception of corruption and/or a lack of transparency is a detrimental one that can create mistrust of our public institutions.

Williamsburg resident displeased with Library closure Dear Editor, The Williamsburg Library is scheduled to close it’s doors. As a resident of the small town I feel the need to voice my opinion.

One of the assets this community had to offer was the library. As a mother of two who does not drive we have relied on this resource while my oldest learnt to read. It is devastating that my youngest will not have this vital service. I cannot comprehend how “consolidating” the Morrisburg and Williamsburg branches has been justified. I believe if anything, more small villages should have access to libraries. I have signed the petition at the township office, joined the Facebook page (Save the Williamsburg Library Branch) and I will be attending the library board meeting this Thursday at the Chesterville library. Please help support our town, our library and our families. Children are the future and literacy is vital.

Sincerely, Kharla Ward

The public does not know all the facts, and information in closed door meetings may have to remain confidential, however the citizens of our community deserve to know if our City Council is conducting business in a lawfully and honest manner. We can’t simply take City Council at their word because trust has been compromised, and due to the confidential nature of in-camera meetings it is difficult to uncover the whole truth.

A storm has been brewing along the Seaway. Some journalist have become protesters, while other journalists criticize and scrutinize protesters more than they do our elected officials. In a sea of rumours, opinions, spin, innuendo, and sometimes even apathy, swims a shiny beacon called the truth! But how can the public find the truth in the depths of such murky waters? The trust of the people in it’s municipal government has been like a rocky boat on a stormy sea. So what is the best course of action needed to move forward and to sail to calmer waters?

The citizens of this community deserve to know the truth, and I think there is only one fair way to get to the bottom of all this – an inquiry. The creation of an independent body such as a commission could successfully inquire into the allegations of a conflict of interest and other issues of concern at City Hall. The commission which would be impartial would need to investigate the allegations, and if the allegations are true, that body would then make recommendations to prevent such an occurrence from happening again in the future.

An inquiry would be in the public interest, however there are disadvantages and limitations to what an inquiry can actually do. They are generally very expensive to run and although they can identify problems and uncover facts they are not a court of law. Perhaps it is premature to recommend an inquiry, but if there is no resolution soon, an inquiry might be the best way to uncover the truth. The citizens of this community deserve clear and honest answers about what is actually happening at City Hall and an inquiry would serve to create some much needed accountability.

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Brian Lynch advocates the abolition of the Canadian Senate Dear Seeker: The current controversy over the travel and living expenses and residency qualifications of several Canadian Senators is further evidence that the unaccountable Senate of Canada should be abolished.

An appointment to the Canadian Senate is like winning the cash for life lottery. Senators earn $132,300 a year as a base salary, serve until age 75, and sit in the Senate for an average of 56 days a year. The total cost for Canadian taxpayers to maintain the Senate is over $90 million.

Conservative and Liberal Governments have made appointments to the Senate as rewards for past support and to further the interests of their party and Government. As a result, the Senate is primarily made up of party bag men, organizers, hacks, and supporters.

The Senate is useless, undemocratic, unaccountable, and costly. The Senate is not needed to protect provincial interests which is done by the elected M.P.s and the provincial governments. Nor do we need an elected Senate in competition with the elected House of Commons. An elected Senate would be a recipe for political gridlock as they have in the United States.

The Government of Canada, in consultation with the provinces and territories, should hold a national referendum on the abolition of the Senate. If the majority of Canadians voted to abolish the Senate, then it would be up to the federal and provincial governments to amend the It’s time for the outdated, Canadian constitution accordingly. unaccountable, patronage filled Senate to go.

Yours truly, Brian Lynch, President, SDSG Federal NDP riding association

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SEEKERS PEOPLE IN THE “LOUPE”

Elaine MacDonald to seek SDSG Provincial NDP nomination!

5 questions with The Seeker

Elaine MacDonald is a Cornwall City Councillor, Chair of the Cornwall & District Labour Council, Chair of the Cornwall Health Coalition, a former school teacher, and a community volunteer. She has previously run in this riding as the NDP candidate, and she will seek the provincial nomination again on March 27th 2013.

Elaine MacDonald answers five questions for the Seeker. This interview was conducted by Jason Setnyk.

1. You are currently a City Councillor and represent the municipal government of Cornwall. Why do you want to run again provincially in hopes of becoming MPP of the SDSG riding? Why should the voters of SDSG consider voting for you? Municipalities constitute the level of government with the most severe limitations. We are creatures of the provinces rather than of the BNA Act. One hundred and forty-six years later, cities and towns are still struggling for recognition of the roles we’ve acquired or inherited and for the resources and support to carry out the responsibilities that go with them. As a municipal politician, I am acutely aware that the balance of resources and responsibilities between the province or Queen’s Park and the municipalities is seriously skewed. The province constrains us, sometimes downloads its responsibilities to us and leaves people falling through the cracks. I want to fix that. The province needs to do better and I’m running for a chance to make that happen.

I will work with other parties to advance the well-being of people across the province, but my first responsibility will be to the people in SDSG. We need good-paying jobs, youth employment, access to higher education, healthcare we can count on, greater affordability for everyday people and a fairer tax system, one that will pay for essential services and help the province balance its books. I’m running for the opportunity to work for these conditions.

2. During the last provincial election you had the best showing of any provincial NDP candidate in this riding since George Samis, and almost finished in second. What would an NDP campaign in SDSG need to do to fair better, especially in the Counties where the Conservative Party is popular? As a party we

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have realized that we need to spend more time in the rural areas of the province, to get to know the people and their concerns. We also have to let more people get to know us and see what the NDP stands for. At the end of the day, the things the province delivers, like healthcare, education, social services to which we are committed are as important in the counties as they are in the cities and towns, maybe even more so because of distance challenges and isolation. Rural communities struggle to sustain their schools, their hospitals or health clinics and we have policies to facilitate that process.

Geography aside, showing oneself to be a responsible and consistently responsive politician, whether in an urban or rural municipality is the best way to gain people’s confidence in one’s ability to serve at the provincial level. Building a relationship based on knowledge and trust is key.

3. A hot topic lately has been the issue of long term health care in this community. There has been debates about what to do with the General Hospital site, and concerned citizens have been emailing and communicating with Long Term Health Care Minister Deb Matthews. First what is your opinion on the long term health care needs of SDSG and how can they be best addressed?

Secondly what could a provincial NDP government offer in regards to long term health care that the other parties do not? I commend the citizen’s group that is pressing the provincial government for information and support. Your question points to a real lack of ready information on current and projected needs and appropriately allocated resources that we’re all struggling with. The longterm care needs of any part of Ontario are not and cannot ever be a matter of opinion; except insofar as that opinion is informed and based on information. We need that information from the province, we’ve asked for that information, and adopting a position before we get it could be counter-productive.

Current evidence coming from the Ontario Health Coalition, though, which has a reputation for solid fact-finding and of which I am an active member, points to an urgent, immediate and overdue need for expansion of homecare availability. The NDP has made that our priority. Sufficient capacity of longterm care facilities is important, but the ideal longterm care facility is one’s own home, and sadly, unless the critical shortage of homecare staff and systems is addressed that ideal will remain beyond the reach of most people. Most people would rather age and die at home with the appropriate support, than in an institution. We want to make that choice possible for Ontarians.

The NDP has a position on record regarding homecare, and that is that no one should have to wait longer than 5 days for prescribed homecare. And we’re not waiting to be government to advance this policy; in fact, it’s one of the conditions Andrea Horwath has made for supporting the spring budget in 2013. The most desirable form of longterm care is what’s delivered in the home and we’re committed to making it a reality. The second priority is increasing the availability of longterm care beds for those who can no longer stay at home and we are committed to expanding capacity in this area too.

4. You are currently on your second term as a Cornwall City Councillor. What has been your biggest accomplishment as a Councillor, and in your opinion what has been the toughest issue for this Municipal Council and what does it need to address this challenge? How would your experiences as a City Councillor prepare you for the challenges of being MPP? I think our greatest ongoing success is Cornwall Transit, a program that is frequently under fire from those who would see property taxes frozen or reduced. The council before our first term cut staff and service and moved to a 40-minute schedule. It all but destroyed the system. We reinvested, rebuilt the service to a 30-minute schedule and continue to monitor it closely.

Transit serves the community environmentally, socially and economically, quietly running in the background, like our drinking water system which for the fifth straight year has earned a perfect rating from the Ministry of the Environment. Some accomplishments like the hugely popular Benson Centre garner more attention but systems like transit and water and our new wastewater treatment plant, soon to come online,provide the services that enable us to achieve sustainability into the future.

Our toughest challenge is training our focus on long term vs short term goals. Our budget constraints and current immediate needs don’t provide us the resources to invest adequately in a sustainable future and this is a challenge and a worry. For example, in budget talks this year, we balked at taking the next step toward increasing our waste diversion rate. Last year, we went to weekly blue box pickup with good results, but to move the file forward now we have to increase staff at the landfill site by one person. We failed to, so our abysmally inadequate ratio of waste to recycled material won’t improve in the near future. This failure is a short term saving but a long term loss. Environmental degradation isn’t the sole purview of unregulated industry; municipalities have a responsibility too.

Municipal government is a classroom or laboratory for collaboration, networking, cooperation and getting things done. Every day brings opportunities and exercises in compromise and outreach that move all our communities forward. Municipal politics is a great training ground. You put your ideas forward, you listen to others’ views and together you hammer out a middle way. We might espouse different political principles but we work outside of party structures so we are freer to improvise and compromise.

5. Ontario has its first woman Premier when Dalton McGuinty stepped down and Kathleen Wynne became the new leader of the Provincial Liberal Party. What are your impressions of Wynne versus the NDP leader Andrea Horwath?

Furthermore how important is it to have more female politicians in any level of government? Is there a pragmatic and realistic way to get more women involved in politics? Leadership gets a lot of press when leaders change but before, during, and after the change of leaders, party members line up along the enduring fault lines of party values and policies.

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NATURALLY DELICIOUS ... with the Health Nut

“Healthy Living Wellness Fair” Saturday, April 6th, 1 to 4 pm, 847 York St (Harvest Christian Fellowship Church) ….. $2 donation at the door to be offered to Maison Baldwin House.

This week I continue highlighting more of our amazing vendors that will be attending our Healthy Living Wellness Fair, Saturday April 6th, 1 to 4 pm, 847 York St (formerly St-John Bosco Church). A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Maison Baldwin House (local womens’ shelter).

Cornwall Spine Care Plus: Dr. Joel Leger & Dr. Kylie Draper will be sharing their knowledge in the chiropractic, acupuncture and rehabilitation side of their practice. Their mission is to provide innovative and individualized musculoskeletal care for physical injuries, performance enhancement, and overall wellbeing to patients of all ages in SD&G. Their goal is provide all their patients with a better quality of life.

and shares her passion with everyone that she meets. She will be happy to tell you all about Burlesque, Nia and many more original dances that will change your life forever!!

Zumba/Zumbatomics: Jasmine Delage & Adele Campeau-Wilson…Are you ready to party yourself into shape? It’s an exhilarating, effective, easyto-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party! You don't even have to know how to dance. It's easy! Zumbatomics is the same idea but geared towards children, this really helps with self-confidence, a great work out!

Gayle’s Avon; Gayle will be happy to show you an amazing mineral based make-up line by Avon. Stop by her table and see all that she has to offer.

Cornwall Chiropractic Clinic: Dr. Marie-Josee Cardinal (chiropractor/ health coach) will be part of our amazing day as well, focussing on CBWL (Cornwall Biggest Weight Loser challenge), group nutrition sessions, cellular detox, as well as natural supplements/vitamins.

Julie Latour: Silpada Design’s jewellery offers only the highest-quality products. This handcrafted .925 sterling silver jewelry comes with a lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects. Julie will have many pieces on hand for you to try and for sure you will fall in love with it! Live life in style!!

Cornwall Public Library: Will be on hand with many informative books that deal with health and nutrition. If you have an active library card you will be able to borrow whatever you wish on the day of the Fair.

RBG Counseling & Wellness: Raquel offers a wide variety of individual and family counseling services. She uses an ecological approach, which is holistic, allowing the person to make their own life choices and become empowered, as opposed to being medicated. It's normal to face challenges in life…she believes it is important to not only take care of our bodies and spirits, but of equal importance are our minds!

A lil’ pole fitness: Shannon (Fourney) Champagne hopes that the classes will strip away some of the negativity and stigma that goes along with pole dancing and realize that it’s all innocent fun and a great way to increase upper body strength. It’s a great way to have fun exercising and toning up. Who knows there may even be a pole there for you to try it out for yourself??

Dish Café and Food Shop: Keitha Fisher offers a variety of freshly-made lunch items such as sandwiches, soups and salads for those on the go.

Located at 15 1/2 Second Street East, this café is part of a growing restaurant scene that is transforming Downtown Cornwall into a dining destination. She also offers a selection of gluten-free soups and desserts.

Anytime Fitness: Kirk Tyo (personal trainer) will explain how this is a fitness center that fits your on-the-go lifestyle. You can exercise anytime using your own security-access key. For a low monthly fee, you get far more than you expect. This health club has a friendly and supportive atmosphere.

In health ...

Creative Movement Therapy: Amanda Marini is a dance instructor and a performer. She has studied many different forms of movement

Sylvie Thibert (The Health Nut) thehealthnut@cogeco.ca www.thehealthnut.ca 613-931-3119

This will be a one of a kind event…spread the word…there is something for everyone wanting to live a healthy lifestyle.

5 questions with Elaine MacDonald Cont.

I was NDP before Andrea Horwath and Kathleen Wynne were elected leaders and expect to continue to be after they are replaced by their successors. Leaders are temporary but party values and priorities are constant. That being said, I celebrate Kathleen Wynne’s election as good news for us all. Kathleen Wynne and Andrea Horwath are dynamic, forceful, courageous and committed women. That’s cause for celebration for everyone. Furthermore, with Wynne’s election we have effectively reached gender parity at the provincial and territorial premiership level, with 6 out of 13 premierships held by women. We have had women as party leaders and as premiers before, but what we see now is different. It’s a groundswell, with an accelerated pace of change. We have a long way to go still though; women hold very few seats on the boards of FP500 companies and when we go beyond gender to race and culture, we see we’ve barely begun to achieve diversity at the leadership level in Canada. An equitable society is diverse and inclusive and open to everyone. Having role models we can identify with and emulate is essential to diversifying our power structures. We have work to do and we won’t have real responsible government until we succeed in diversifying government, corporate Canada and all the other sectors of Canadian society.

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GOOD OLD MEATLOAF - WITH A TWIST

7 to 8 slices of thin-sliced white bread, torn into tiny pieces 3 eggs, lightly beaten 2 cups of shredded cheese (I used Italian 4-blend cheese) 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 3 shakes of Tabasco sauce 1- 1/2 tbsp. horseradish 2 tsp. Kosher salt 1 tsp. ground black pepper 1 large carrot (or 2 smaller ones) 1 spanish onion 3 lb. of our good local Stormont lean ground beef (sold at my store, Sharyn's Pantry

TOPPING:

1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup ketchup 2 tbsp. yellow (hot dog) mustard

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-Add the ground beef and mix well. I use my hands for best mixing.

-Spray a 9" X 13" baking pan with Pam no-stick spray.

-Place the meat mixture into the pan, patting down gently to even off the top.

-Bake the meatloaf, uncovered for 30 minutes in a 350 degree F. oven. Carefully, pour off any fat that forms.

-Mix the glaze together and spread this over the partially baked meatloaf. Continue to bake the meatloaf uncovered for about 1 hour longer. My meatloaf took exactly 1- 1/2 hours in total to cook perfectly.

-This recipe using a 9" X 13" baking pan will easily serve 12.

Remember that you will have leftovers for sandwiches. Extras may be frozen for another meal. ENJOY!

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The Corporation Is seeking action oriented individuals to serve on the Board of Directors who: - reside and/or own businesses in SD&G; - Are competent in business/financial/investment analysis Board members meet every 6-8 weeks for general oversight, policy development and financial review.

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45 Second Street E. 613-932.4796 www.library.cornwall.on.ca SPRING INTO GARDENING Wondering where to start in your yard and garden this spring?

JOIN DIANE LUNAN OF MARLIN ORCHARDS AND GARDEN CENTRE at the library on Thursday, April 4 @ 7:00 pm as she discusses all things garden.

Free program.

Call the library to reserve your spot. 613-932-4796.

CLARA'S RIB – BOOK TALK AND SIGNING. Anne Raina, author and keynote speaker to standing room only crowds in Toronto speaks about her book and true story of a young girl coming of age in a tuberculosis hospital in the 1940s and 1950s.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17 - 7:00 PM AT THE LIBRARY FREE PROGRAM. CALL THE LIBRARY TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT. 613-932-4796.

LEARN HOW TO PERFORM CPR at the library AND RECEIVE YOUR CERTIFICATION. Choose one of two sessions being offered on MONDAY, APRIL 22 OR MONDAY, APRIL 29 - 6:00 PM 16 years of age or older.

Limited spots.

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KID'S SPRING PROGRAMS ARE ABOUT TO BEGIN! If you have kids aged 0 to 13 or are one yourself, then check out our lineup of programmes on our website at www.library.cornwall.on.ca for all details or give us a call.

Easter Weekend Hours Good Friday - March 29 - Closed Saturday, March 30 - Open Easter Sunday - March 31 - Closed Easter Monday - April 01 - Closed

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Friday Night Out At The Wing 4:30 pm. 240 Water St. W.Special: Ham steak & scallop potatoes, fresh vegetables. Also chowder, fish & chips & munchies

Reverand And The Choir Boys Concert at 7 pm. St.Andrew's - St. Mark's United Church, Johnson Cr., Long Sault. Advance tickets: 10$, at the door : 12$. Call: 613.534.2150 or 613.534.2571

SAT March 23

Move the Border People’s Fire – Four Corners Cornwall Island All nations are welcome.

THE NORMANS KITCHEN PARTY 3:30pm At the Glengarrian Pub Casserole Luncheon from 11:30 am to 1 pm. Trinity United Church, Ingleside. Admission: 10$ for adults, children under 12: 5$ Rotary Pancake Day & Silent Auction from 7 am to 1 pm. St. John's Presbyterian Church Hall, 28 2nd St. E. Admission: 5$ for great food, entertainment & fun!'

Saturday Night Worship We meet every the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month beginning at 7:00 PM in the church sanctuary. We celebrate with contemporary music, testimony, and prayer about the awesome God that we serve.Come out for a good night of fellowship, encouragement, and friendship.Our goal is to worship and give Jesus our heart of praise through contemporary worship music.Fountaingate Christian Assembly 949 Mohawk Drive Cornwall, Ontario www.fountaingate.org Roller Disco - See add on next page for details

SUNDAY March 24 People’s Meeting – Kaniehkehaka Kaienerekowa Kanonsehsne

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(Longhouse) Next to Wild Bill’s. Everyone is welcome!

Fountaingate Christian Assembly BBQ Chicken Dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Royal Canadian Legion, 415 2nd St. W. Country music by Highway 2 Heaven. Admission: 12$ per person

MON March 25

OPEN MIC MONDAYS @ THE GLEN Monday, March 25th, starts at 8pm

TUESDAY March 26 Bereaved Families Adult Afternoon Support Group Meeting from 1 pm to 3 pm, 216 Montreal Rd. Topic: the journey of grief.

Call 613.936.1455 for more information

WED March 27

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Pitt. Proceeds benefit clients and families of ASEO

Friday Night Out At The Wing 4:30 pm. 240 Water St. W.Special: to be announced

COMING SOON Diabetes Self Management Workshop March 30, 2013 For individuals & caregivers living with diabetes. For more info visit LvingHealthyChamplain.ca or call 1.877.240.3941 Jive Bunny Easter Dance Party March 30, 2013 Saturday, March 30th at 8 pm. Navy Club, 30 Sixth Street E. Easter Egg Hunt, luncheon Served & door prizes. Admission: 5$ Engaging Young Women In Leadership Roles From April 4, 2013 to April 5, 2013 A program for young women ages 14 -16. Learn about your community and what it takes to be a leader. To apply click the link at eotbcfeo.on.ca Karaoke Pub Night April 4, 2013 Thursday evenings from 5:30 pm. Navy Club, 30 Sixth St. E.

General Rick Hillier Comes to Cornwall - presented by TD Bank Lunch and learn, NAV Canada $25 per person

THUR March 28

THE GRIND CAFE OPEN MIC Thursday, March 28th, starts at 6:30pm Special Olympics Ontario Sports demonstrations from 5 pm to 7:30 pm.

Jean XXIII, 610 McConnell Ave E. See how the program makes a difference for persons with intellectual disabilitiies.

FRI March 29

Nine Lives A Tribute to Aerosmith with Spare Partz. Port Theater, 132 Montreal Rd. Tickets on sale: Melody Music, 104 Pitt or Fantasy Realm, 227

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SATURDAY MARCH 23RD TURING CADENE CORNWALL CONCERT MUSIC SERIES FEA @ Aultsville Theatre in Cornwall.

- 3:30-7:30 pm SATURDAY MARCH 23RD, 2013, THE NORMANS KITCHEN PARTY @ The Glengarrian in Cornwall.

7:30 pm SATURDAY MARCH 23RD, 2013, CWA - LIVE PRO WRESTLING @ Murphy’s Inn in Cornwall.

MONDAY, MARCH 25TH, 2013 OPEN MIC MONDAYS, 8 pm @ The Glengarrian in Cornwall.

THURSDAY, MARCH 28TH, 2013 THE GRIND CAFE OPEN MIC, 6:30 pm @ The Grind Cafe in Cornwall.

FRIDAY MARCH 29TH H SPARE PARTZ NINE LIVES TRIBUTE TO AEROSMITH WIT @ The Port Theatre in Cornwall.

SATURDAY APRIL 6TH RIVERSIDE ARTISTS CO-OP or Centre in Cornwall. @ the St. Lawrence Power Development Visit SATURDAY APRIL 6TH HEALTHY LIVING WELLNESS FAIR Cornwall. @ the Harvest Christian Fellowship in

SATURDAY APRIL 6TH ANNUAL JURIED EXHIBITION @ The Art Gallery in Cornwall.

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by Keitha Fisher

The DISH

We had friends over for supper during the March Break. You may recall that I was planning to do some cooking with my seven year olds while we were off and we definitely did. We baked both for fun and to practice some extremely questionable math. (It is safe to say that measurements like ¼ cup were more of a suggestion than a rule but we definitely had fun.) However, when I told the kids we were going to have Mexican food for supper, they decided we were having a fiesta and asked to join in the food prep for that as well.

Now… Even though I don’t really use a recipe, I take my guacamole pretty seriously. I didn’t know if I was ready to let the kids experiment with the process. However, I decided it would be fun to see if the guests would notice the difference – and the Mexican fiesta prep began! Other than the “sharp knife” stuff (like mincing onions and cutting open the avocadoes), I let them make both the guacamole and the partnering Seven Layer Dip. It was great to see everyone eat everything and comment on how awesome it was - knowing the kids had done it all!

Here’s the Guacamole recipe the kids made.

3 avocadoes ¼ Spanish onion, minced 1 clove garlic, crushed ½ lime, juiced 4 or 5 splashes Jalapeno Tabasco Salt and pepper to taste

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I would also like to take the final lines of this column to acknowledge the passing of Cassey Obyrne, mother of Daylon and Shayleen Ezard. It is never easy to lose a loved one, at such a young age, or ever. I truly hope that this weekend’s show will help ease some of the tragic feelings and provide a momentary escape for all those affected by her passing. Though I did not know her well, I can honestly say that she raised two of the greatest children I have ever seen, and that I sincerely believe by the grace of God, that they will see their mother again someday.

RAISING THE BAR

I look at the entire locker room of CWA and see a sea of mediocrity, I see wrestlers who are just happy to be on the show and could care less about giving the fans something to remember. I see shades of gray, who do nothing but blend into the background and fade into obscurity. Amidst all this, I stand head and shoulders above the rest and have defeated all challengers…but how many have really been a challenge? I once beat 4 men consecutively in a gauntlet match, as well as outlasting 5 others in a 6-way scramble match, I’ve gone toe to toe with men twice my size, and even had the WWE’s Paul London turn tail and run from having to

So if you happen to be reading this, and are part of the CWA roster, understand that I want someone to step up and show me that you want to challenge me for the top prize in all of Cornwall. Furthermore I want the fans to speak up and say who they feel should get the shot at my title. No one has been able to achieve my level of success and it’s clearly only because they do not want to. Well let it be known that from this point on, once I again defeat the lackluster, uninspiring Rob Rage, a man who only received a title shot because of circumstance and physique enhancing chemical shortcuts , I will be expecting a new challenger that can actually give me a run for my money, and the fans their money’s worth.

Tickets: $10 Advance $12 at the door

This Saturday at Murphy’s Inn, CWA presents an event entitled Raising The Bar. Now before all you drunks out there get too excited, understand that the name of the event is not a reference to the choices of beverages served at the show, but rather the initiative of the talent to perform at the highest level possible. At least that’s the way I see it. For me, I always seek to have the best fight and make sure I walk away victorious with my title in toe.

However after holding said championship for 3 years, I now begin to wonder to myself if it is because of my skills and talent, or more due to the lack of talent in CWA in general.

fight me. Hell, I even write this column because I’m so dedicated.

CANADIAN WRESTLING ACTION

Yes, that’s right, it is I, the reigning and defending Canadian Wrestling Action heavyweight champion The Prophet, back again to give you an insightful preview to this Saturday’s wrestling show. This show, much like every other show put on by CWA, guarantees action, excitement, and controversy, in addition to fun for the whole family.

Now that I am done shilling our product allow me to move onto more pressing matters.

Doors Open 7:00 pm - Show Starts @ 7:30 pm

Wrestling Uncensored with Jeremy Barnoff

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How to Train your Elephant Every Artist has an Elephant, like it or not it’s there following you around everywhere you go. It’s there in the studio, at home, at the concert, dance competition and art show. It follows us to workshops and sits behind us while we write. As a matter of fact it shows up whenever we are being creative. The problem with Elephants is it’s really hard to ignore them. Unlike a little bird on your shoulder or monkeys in your head, Elephants are quietly there tapping you on the shoulder and pointing to the big sign draped across their back that has your personal sign hanging off it. Even if you try to move this way or that direction the Elephant keeps getting in your way, pointing to that stupid sign.

What does that sign say, well, that depends on you the Artist. You are the creator of that sign and whether you like it or not you hung the sign across your Elephant’s back and allowed him (or her) to show you that sign exactly when you don’t want to see it. Your sign usually has a negative statement on it such as: I am not as good as the other Artists in the room; I really don’t know what I am doing; someone is going to watch me and see that I am really not an Artist; I am not ready to compete with other Artists yet; Everyone sings, paints, dances, plays this instrument and writes (insert one or more) better than me, why are you doing that style of work, that’s not what you do….I could go on and on but I think you are getting the idea.

Every time you put yourself into a stressful situation like getting up on stage, entering an art exhibition, asking people to buy your book you will have your Elephant walking in front of you and stopping and pointing to your sign.

“Just in case you forgot read the sign” the Elephant will say.

Well it’s time to train that Elephant to only accept positive signage on its body or stay outside in the field with all the other Elephants. It would be better to have the positive sign on the Elephant and let him follow you around reminding you how brilliant you really are, but until you are ready to make that sign whenever you start to see your Elephant mentally send him outside to wait. Be firm, Elephants can be stubborn. Just grab it by the trunk and gently lead him to the door if he won’t go then push him firmly out and mentally close the door so he won’t get back in.

Recently at a workshop I gave on painting the figure we did this exercise of putting our Elephants out in the field, it worked wonderfully as they let their fear of using a new method of painting or even drawing the figure or portrait go out with the Elephants. As the day wore on and the challenges became more difficult I could hear the Elephants (literally) stampeding back in the room. After firmly sending them out again they all got back on track. The work that was produced surprised and delighted them as they gave themselves the freedom to work without fear.

In case you haven’t guessed the Elephant is your fear; fear of competition; fear of going outside your comfort zone; fear of making a mistake.

Let’s transform our Elephants from representing our fears to being our banner of confidence. You are on a journey so ride high on your Elephant instead of spending all day reading that stupid sign.

Sandra Taylor Hedges, Fine Artist, Art Instructor, Lecturer, Writer and Creative Coach staylorhedgesart.com focusartonline.org studioonecatsquared.com Cat Scratches - Studio Blog

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POSTCARDS FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY BRAIN by Sandra Taylor Hedges

SEEKING THE ARTS . SEEKING THE ARTS GROWING and MOVING!!!

It has been a little over a year that I opened my yoga studio, Spirit Tree Yoga. I took a chance on a dream to live my life sharing a discipline that has changed my life. As you have been reading in my column, yoga is a very powerful and effective discipline that can completely change how you live your life. It is a system of life that teaches us how to breathe, how to relax, how to get strong and fit, and how to live our lives ethically and morally. I have met so many wonderful people who have come to the studio to learn about yoga and to take some of the d i f f e r e n t we workshops offered this past year. So many of you are now regular members, keeping Spirit Tree Yoga growing and alive, and I thank all of you who have shown their support and commitment to the studio. Because of this growing support, Spirit Tree Yoga has grown too big for its current location.

I am so happy to share with you readers that Spirit Tree Yoga Studio is moving to a new larger location in downtown Cornwall at the beginning of April. The new address is 52 Pitt Street, located above Echo Trends. This is a beautiful, serene and modern space that is warm and inviting. It is much larger than the previous studio and will therefore, accommodate more yogis and yoginis. You won’t feel cramped at the new studio. It is so light and airy; everyone will find their own space.

We have many activities planned for April. On Sunday, April 7th, join us for an “Introduction to Yin Yoga” from 1-3:30pm (only $20). Find out what Yin is all about and participate in a Yin Yoga class. We have our Spring Learn-ToRun program starting Wednesday, April 10th at 6:45pm (to 7:30ish). The cost is only $30 for the 10-week program and we will run along the beautiful St-Lawrence River. On Sunday, April 21, we will be conducting an “Introduction to Yoga” workshop for all of you who still have not tried yoga and would like to. It will be from 1-4pm and is only $30. To attend any of these events, please email me at Blanchard.lisa@yahoo.ca or call me at 613330-4494. Be sure to check out the website at www.spirittreeyoga.net to find out more about the classes and workshops.

I look forward to meeting you at the new studio!!

Namaste, Lisa Blanchard

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NEWS FROM FOCUS ART by Rose Desnoyers

SEEKING THE ARTS . SEEKING THE ARTS In this day and age partnerships are the way to get things done. It unites energy, finances and expertise.

Focus Art Association is attempting to do so in every way possible.

Being a Community Partner

For the artist being a partner means leaving the comfort zone of the studio and venturing out onto committees, community activities, youth and senior groups, environmental movements or some social advocacy group.

Sounds interesting? Not your cup of tea?

Too often we hear : "I just want to do my thing. I don't want to get involved. I don't want to go to meetings..."

Being part of a community should mean being involved to a certain degree.

Being a member of the Focus Art Association or any association should also mean being involved in the community ......or should it?

Lately I have reflected on this matter. To what extent are we to expect members to participate in their clubs or associations?

Can we allow ourselves to join in name and be bystanders who watch as others do for us without being part of the creative process of our lives, of our community, of our environment and of our future.

Let me put this case before you and let you decide.

Our city is contemplating investing more in arts and culture. If you are reading this you are probably curious in this area of interest. What can we do to help this dossier along.

As I see it, being an artist is more than being a producer of art.. it is also being a communicator......artists have something to say.

Artists have a way of seeing life, of organizing space and time; this ability can often be helpful and should be shared.

Being king or queen of one's studio is great, but communicating to the wider audience is using one's talents to make the world a healthier place.

In the past members of Focus Art have partnered with youth to paint a mural at the Agape centre; they have partnered with Cornwall Square and high school students to offer free workshops during March break; they partnered with GlenStorDun Lodge to put on an exhibition for seniors; Focus Art has partnered with Le Centre culturel to purchase gallery lights for their gallery Le Corrid'ART and exhibitions there; they have worked with the City's Art in thePark as well as with the Cornwall public library. In a modest way Focus Art is trying....

However, too often we see the same volunteers. It is important for all of us to understand that if we want art and culture in our city we must stand up and make space for it. If we the artists do not care enough to do so who will?

We are at a point when artists in all domains need to seek a high profile so that citizens express their appreciation of the arts and culture to our city leaders. This means a concerted effort by all artists to be involved in someway.

Be active...

Rose Desnoyers President of Association FOCUS ART Association 2012-2013 www.focusartonline.org info@focusartonline.com rosedesn@cogeco.ca

FOCUS ART MEMBERS' SHOW April 9 to 26 Cornwall Public Library.

The theme: ANIMALS. Vernissage: April 10 at 7pm Our thanks to our Vice-president, Micheline Tanguay,whose task is to organize the Spring exhibition.

Her dedication is commendable.

Volunteers for set up are welcome.

Call Micheline.

THE SEEKER PUBLISHES LOCAL THROUGH THE LENS PHOTOGRAPHERS Cornwall Ontario — Photographer Claude Bissonnette created the “Through the Lens” page on Facebook as a place for local photographers to display their talents online, have discussions, network, and learn from each other.

Every week The Seeker will publish a photograph by a different local photographer from the Cornwall area (including the Counties of SDSG and Akwesasne).

Submission Guidelines: You must like

Through the Lens on Facebook to participate. Email up to three black and white photos to info@theseeker.ca.

Photos not submitted in black and white will be converted into black and white by us. You must include a short bio (up to 25 words) and you have the option to include a website URL for your photography website or page. If one of your photos does not get selected this week, one still may get published in a future week.

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My name is Richard Pilon and my interest in photography began at age 17 during a school trip to New York City in 1978.

Although I like experimenting with various styles, my main interest is street photography.

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Cornwall Concert Series Association L’association des concerts en série de Cornwall presents

CADENCEAssocthis Saturday, March 23 8pm at Aultsville Theatre

alongside such established musical mainstays as Diana Krall and Paul Anka.

Most recently, Cadence's 2010 release - Speak Easy - hit the Top Ten on the Jazz Radio charts in France.

“Like four thieves who've been stealing the show for years,” (Toronto Star) Cadence has played to sold-out concert halls and toured jazz festivals across the globe, sharing the stage along the way with artists such as Bobby McFerrin, Quincy Jones and Gordon Lightfoot. www.cadence_unplugged.com

Tickets will be available at the door on Saturday evening, $25. for adults, $10. for students. The Series will wind up with piano duo Bax & Chung on Saturday, April 13, 2013.

This is a concert for all.

Four men. Four microphones. No instruments. This is the formula for Canada’s celebrated vocal band, Cadence.

Instruments are for surgeons, they say.

This formidable foursome has been entertaining sold-out audiences of young and old for a decade and continue to thrill with their innovative arrangements of popular and original songs, their tight harmony and instrumental imitation! With infectious energy and a good measure of wild stage antics, this cool cat rat pack of musical misfits is guaranteed to leave the audience shouting out for more.

“One of the finest quartets to make an appearance in the a cappella scene,” Cadence continues to thrill its fans night after night by pushing a cappella music to new heights and demonstrating that the human voice has no limits. Cadence specializes in popular music from the 50s to the present, and also enjoys putting a new spin on songs in the classical, jazz, gospel, and doo-wop styles.

From the Beatles to Bobby McFerrin, Sting to Simon and Garfunkel, Miles Davis to Mozart...anything goes, and it goes places you wouldn't expect!

Cadence's three-time Juno-nominated albums have been met with wide critical acclaim, having received numerous awards and nominations including Best Jazz Song, Best Original Composition and Best Rock/Pop Album (CARA AWARDS.) Their 2005 release Twenty for One was nominated for the Juno Award for Best Vocal Jazz Album

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Stand Strong Most of my blogs are about life, love and things that I have gone through in my short adult life, and this one is no different.

I’d like to share with you an experience I’ve undergone this year. For the first time in a very long time, I found myself in an incredibly vulnerable position, in a situation that I truly hope none of you will ever have to be in.

At the age of 26 years old, for the first time since childhood, I was a victim of bullying, cyber bullying. My insecurities started to come forth and the walls that surrounded me started to build thicker and thicker until I found myself to be completely suffocated, without words. I felt as though it was best to stay quiet; like that silence was the best defense mechanism.

Wrong.

I was taught at a very young age to speak up if something was wrong, or if something made me ‘sad’ or someone was ‘mean’ to me. I was told to not keep it ‘inside’ and to tell someone I trusted, in confidence, what was going on.

Now that I’m not 6 years old anymore, and consider myself to be a strong, intelligent and courageous women, I decided to speak up; to not back down, but to stand strong.

Let me teach you a little lesson about people who want to bring you down in this world. It comes down to two things- Jealousy and Insecurities. Never ever let someone make you feel inferior to you without your permission.

Never let people walk all over you. Never allow them to make comments about you that are unkind, malicious, childish and out of line. Nobody has to right, regardless of the situation, to make you feel unworthy and to put you in a vulnerable position because they want personal satisfaction and/or get a thrill out of it. That my dear friend, is not acceptable today, yesterday and nor will it be tomorrow.

In a world where we teach our children to stand up to bullies, it is so important that we as adults stand up and confront them as well, to make it loud and clear that this sort of behavior at any age will not be tolerated.

If you know of someone who is being bullied, please do not stand on the side lines to watch them fade. Stand beside them, not behind, lend an ear so you can listen to what’s happening and remember to not pass judgment.

We have all been in situations in our lives where the people who intend on helping you, put blame on us for what is happening. When someone is being bullied and is hurt, they do not need to be patronized by “I told you so” or “Well, you brought this on yourself”. In most cases, they will know what they did wrong, and at this time in their lives they need someone; they need a friend.

Remember that if you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for nothing.

Stay fabulous, V.

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Submitted by Iris Swerdfeger, Co-President, Swinging B’s Square and Round Dance Club The “Swinging B’s” Modern Square and Round Dancing Club, held their St. Patrick’s Dance on Sunday March 10 at Knox-St. Paul’s United Church and approximately 90 people danced and twirled the afternoon away, with their loved ones and friends, to International caller Don Moger and local cuer Bill Burton We welcomed 60 plus visitors from Eastern Ontario, Montreal and New York State to our Cornwall club to “DANCE” and enjoy an Irish Stew supper.

The wonderful thing about square dancing is it is practised and enjoyed by thousands of people all over North America and parts of Australia, Asia and Europe. It is like group exercise set to music and can give you one of the best cardio sessions ever. It keeps you equally mentally and physically fit and is friendship put to music. You know exercise is good for you but sometimes it looks and feels like work, square dancing is a form of low stress exercise which is fun and does not feel like work. It is also entertaining and makes you forget about the day’s worries as it uses different types of music which may be taken from country and western to rock and jazz or sing-along or gospel. No matter where you go in the world, square dancing is the same, always called in English and the movements have been standardized and regardless of your mother tongue, you can still dance in some other parts of the world. It is as easy as walking.

Check out “Swinging B’s” at www.svsrda.ca (Seaway Valley Square and Round Dancing Association, www.eosarda.ca (Eastern Ontario Square and round Dance Association) or www.borderboosters.qc.ca (Border Boosters Square and Round Dance Association). We regularly dance on Friday evenings and did you know an evening of dancing is the equivalent of walking over 3 km. Look for our ads in August and join us in September 2013 to “dance your heart healthy”

“ Dare to be Square”

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kriscrossroads by Kris Ward From the Desk of Candy Pollard

Avoid Tradeshow Invisibility Every business chooses to participate in a tradeshow to raise their profile in the community, launch a new product or service or to promote for the upcoming season. A lot of effort and money will go into exhibiting at a tradeshow.

Unfortunately, even though you may invest a great deal of time and money, your booth and your business may end up “invisible”.

How does this happen? It’s easier than you might think. But with a little preparation, you can avoid this scenario.

YOUR TRADESHOW DISPLAY Your display can become almost “invisible” if it does not stand out from the crowd. Basic things are important; sufficient lighting, good use of colour, images (not having too few or too many), text that is easy to read (not too small).

Typically, a display will end up “invisible” because there is too much on it. Providing too much information creates a muddled mess

that the tradeshow visitor will quickly disconnect with. The same goes for text that cannot be easily read. You have approximately 4-5 seconds to grab the attention of visitors before they move on to the next booth. Make your message or image dynamic to stop them in their tracks, then you and your staff have the opportunity to engage them into conversation.

Booth staff can, and should, work to attract visitors to your booth. Remember that you are only one of a hundred (or more) other booths at the show.

Your staff will also be “invisible” if they hide behind a table, a cell phone or laptop and avoid making eye contact with tradeshow visitors. Not everyone is comfortable in the tradeshow arena so choose who will staff your booth carefully. Look for those you know can engage in conversation with strangers as they walk by, and who are knowledgeable about your service and/or product. Be sure to provide them with your desired dress code and why you are participating in the show (promoting a specific product, show specials, etc).

CHOOSE YOUR SHOW CAREFULLY There are a multitude of tradeshows looking for your participation. It is imperative that you spend your money and time wisely by choosing the correct tradeshow for your purposes. Do some homework. Examine the list of participants from the previous year – does your business have a

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common thread or is it completely different.

This will help you to determine if the attendees at this show will have an interest in your offerings.

Determine what the attendance was for the previous few years. Does the number of attendees warrant the time and cost?

Your business might be too small to attend some shows, or too large for others. Ask your current customers which shows they attend in the area, and why. This will give you a great deal of insight as well.

FOLLOW-UP One of the most common complaints from tradeshow visitors is the lack of promised follow-up. Be sure to create a procedure for recording enquiries and promises made to booth visitors so that you can follow-up as promised. Sure, a potential client may have changed their mind by the time you re-connect with them, but do you really want to miss out on a potential sale? Following up will create a positive image for your business and THAT can go a long way !

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College campuses from 10-3 on Saturday March 23. It is a great time to visit the College, find out more about the programs, meet some of the staff and faculty, get tours, find out about financial services scholarships and bursaries.

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The first day of spring is finally here, of course the weather turns colder and a snowstorm ensues,but in all it does signal the start of possibilities. I for one am breathing a sigh of relief, since I now know I will be staying in the position as Alumni & Donor Relations Officer, so I will continue my tri-campus responsibilities; and we have many exciting things happening.

One of the events we are working on is the SLC Sharks Hockey Reunion.

We extended the registration and it will be a fun-filled event as former and current SLC Sharks converge for a weekend filled with get-togethers and of course, plenty of hockey; but time is running out to register for the first ever Sharks Hockey Alumni Reunion Weekend.

The festivities kick off Friday night, April 5, with the registration and meet-and-greet on campus, where participants will pick up their commemorative jersey, and a grab bag of gifts, along with the playing schedule for Saturday.

On Saturday, the party moves to the Benson Centre in Cornwall, where men’s and women’ teams will square off in some light-hearted fun games, while the hospitality suite that includes a beautiful view of the ice will be the headquarters for meeting up with old friends and teammates. At 3:30, there’s a special ‘shoot to win’ draw, followed by an SLC Alumni Skate. But it is not just for hockey players; the games are open for the public. So if you are an SLC Alumni from the Cornwall Campus, bring your family and join us for a spectacular free skate from 4-5pm at the Benson Centre. It is a great time to reconnect with former classmates, cheer on the hockey teams and enjoy a skating experience at the Benson Centre.

And what better way to cap off a great day than to revisit The Shark Tank pub?

Featuring a midnight Poutine Bar and a chance to win over 20 Sharks and Alumni gifts. Find out more about the weekend at the SLC Athletics Website http://www.slcathletics.com/. Hope to see you there!

Don’t forget, this is the weekend for a Preview Day at all three St. Lawrence

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by Betty Healey

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Resilience In recent years much has been said about our ability to work under less than perfect conditions.

There are a variety of things that happen within the modern day workplace which continually attract attention these days, issues such as the ‘toxic boss or colleague’, bullying (yes! It’s not just an issue for kids!), feeling underemployed or underappreciated, and simply spinning from the many demands placed upon you.

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So how do you protect yourself? How do you remain resilient?

During the closing session of our most recent Coaching Circle in Cornwall, we all put our heads together and came up with the following strategies: 1. Practice Gratitude – In the day to day working of life and living, we humans have the habit of focusing on the negative events and happenings of life. When you switch gears and re-focus on those aspects for which you are grateful, it lifts your spirits. Having a gratitude practice where you do this on a daily basis, creates resilience.

2. Don’t Take It Personally – Create space between yourself and the negative nellies in your life. Their stuff is their stuff and always remember not to take what they have to say personally. It has nothing to do with you.

3. Speak UP – Learn to speak up for yourself and to speak from your authentic self. You cannot expect others to know what you want or what you are thinking.

4. Stay Positive – Appreciate that everything that happens in life is perfect; it is there for a reason and a lesson. Learn from mistakes or hiccups, laugh at yourself, and move on with this new lesson tucked under your arm.

5. Flip-It! – whenever you find yourself focusing on what you don’t want; flip it to what you do want. Remember you attract what you focus on.

6. Go Downstream – If you find yourself in a battle with yourself, your work or someone else, change directions. Recognize that you are swimming upstream and ask yourself what it would take to change directions to downstream.

7. Be clear on your ‘I AM” – Your I AM statement represents who you are choosing to be in any situation. It is your source of inner power and clarity. It begins by saying to yourself I AM ----, breathing it in, feeling it and radiating it.

16. Listen to Your Body – When you feel unwell or something hurts, turn inward and have a conversation with your body. Ask “what are you trying to communicate to me?” then listen. It’s better than anything a doctor can give you.

17. Laugh a Lot – Find ae friend to have fun with or watch some comedy, whatever it takes to bring laughter into your world. Laughter is a great healer.

18. Go with the Flow – Notice where the big rocks or obstacles in your life are and move around them versus pushing against them. As one member of our group shared, “It’s easier to ride the horse in the direction the horse is going!”

You will recognize that these suggestions really are just common sense and yet, common sense is not common! I encourage you to take this list and pin it up in a place where it is fully visible and then practice 1, 2 or more of these suggestions daily.

Until next time…Betty Healey

Betty Healey is an award winning author, coach and inspiring speaker. Betty and Jim Healey will be offering a one -day workshop, Tapping Into Your Intuition, on April 20th, 2013 where you can learn to access your intuition. A Community Labyrinth walk will be held Friday, March 29th, 2013 at the Tigh Shee Labyrinth Garden. To find out more about these gatherings, contact Betty at betty@roadSIGNS.ca or go to http://www.roadsigns.ca/upcomingretreats-events/

8. Attract your Perfect Tribe – Be clear on who you want to surround yourself with. Make sure these are people who lift you up and love you unconditionally.

9. Have ME FIRST time – Commit to a minimum of 15 minutes/day of ME FIRST time. This is time just for you, not to be shared, for breathing, meditation, setting your ‘I AM’ statements or for gratitude.

10. Space Management – It’s not really about time management, it’s about space management . Be clear about your ‘have to’s’ versus your ‘can do’s’. You can all do lots of things, the question is do you want to, is it necessary or does it belong to you or someone else.

11. Develop your NO-How – Be clear on your boundaries. Know what your priorities and t your responsibilities are. Develop your ability to say NO to what is not yours to own or take care of.

12. Single Task – Much attention has been given to our ability to multi-task.

The thing is it doesn’t really work. You find yourself with many balls in the air yet nothing ever really gets completed. Learn to set your priorities and take on one task at a time. When you bring tasks to completion, you will grow your self-esteem and confidence.

13. Affirm Yourself – Check in and make sure you are not diminishing yourself with negative inner talk. You are in charge of this. Become consciously aware of what you are saying to yourself and change the message to something uplifting.

14. Self-Acknowledgement – When you receive complements form others, accept them graciously and simply say ‘Thank-You’. Take it in like a sponge and acknowledge yourself for the complement you just received.

15. Choose Inspiring Messaging – Monitor what you choose to read or watch and choose that which inspires you. A highly recommend two sources

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BABY BOOMERS UNDECIDED – What’s Your Favourite Classic Rock Song! By Bob Sloan If I asked a Baby Boomer what their favourite song was, nine times out of ten it would be a “Classic Rock Song”. Perhaps an Eagles, Pink Floyd, Lynard Skinner, or even a Rolling Stones to name a few, but without any disrespect to current pop music, there is something about the music from that era that really stays in the forefront of our minds.

I’ve been a mobile disc jockey for over 20 years, and there is no better time at a party than when we go into classic rock mode!! Newer music has an expected limited younger audience, but just like magic, when we switch to classic rock, the dance floor is almost guaranteed to fill up.

Mysteriously, the appeal seems to be to all ages too. Maybe it’s because the Baby Boomer’s parents weaned their kids on a steady diet of rock classics, or perhaps it’s the exposure through commercials, YouTube or ring tones that has hooked everyone. Who knows? Whatever the reason, it’s definitely as popular now as it was back then.

So here is our question of what we'd like to find out? What is Seaway Valley’s favourite Classic Rock song? I’ve always had this

curiosity to definitively declare our region’s top song and with the help of The Local Seeker, we are determined to find out. To direct you to what we are looking for, we should define Classic Rock. There are many debates over this, but it is pretty much rock from 1964 – 1984, and these are the years from which we'd like you to choose your favourites.

We are launching this on Good Friday at our annual “Baby Boomer party” down at the Blue Anchor. At that time we will invite our readers to vote on their favourite Classic Rock song.

You can do this by visiting the website www.thelocalseeker.com and click on the banner "BABY BOOMER UNDECIDED". This

will take you to a voting area where you can choose up to 10 of your favourite songs. Why ten songs instead of one you might ask? It’s quite simple - there are just too many great songs for most fans to choose just one. There will only be one set of votes allowed per IP address where the host will electronically tally your stats.

Although voting will continue to year’s end, there is a greater incentive to vote early for more chance to win prizes.

Do you have an interesting story, or wish to share with our readers your memories of a rock concert that you attended? Just email these to the Local Seeker, and maybe your story will be published.

Of course you may wish to share your play list with us, so after you vote, send it in so we can share it with others.

Here are mine:

Bob’s play list of favourite Classic Rock Songs

1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10)

Baba O’Riley – Who Free Bird – Lynyrd Skynyrd Stairway to Heaven – Led Zeppelin Hotel California – Eagles Lucky Man – Emerson, Lake & Palmer Spirit in the Sky – Norman Greenbaum Rock and Roll Girls – John Fogerty Honky Tonk Women – The Rolling Stones Get a Hair Cut – George Thorogood Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Sknyrd

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CORNWALL AND THE WAR OF 1812,

a full colour pictorial history of the Cornwall’s role in the War of 1812 will be released on Thursday March 28th, at 7 pm at the Cornwall Community Museum.

The booklet covers the occupation of Cornwall, weapons used during the war, famous local personalities and much more.

Everyone is welcome to this free event, for information call 613 936-0842.

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