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Vol. 4 Issue 3 January 25, 2013
“ Everyone is a capable leader! � Mayor Bob Kilger
Club President, Erin Robertson speaking.
Article by Bob Sloan
What is more feared than dying itself? Did you guess? - Public Speaking. It is a proven fact that people would rather die than speak in public according to findings at Toastmasters International. This week Smart City Toastmasters celebrated a milestone with its 10th anniversary, and it was quite apparent from their performance that this club is quite active and very much alive! Bravo to all the members past and present who have persevered all these years! Continued on page 6
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Arts and Culture News for Cornwall and SDSG! Science & Nature Speaker Series! Presented by the St. Lawrence River Institute of Environmental Sciences at the Cornwall Public Library on Wednesday, January 30th, 2013 from 7pm to 9pm: Explore the mysteries of the universe with Dr. Tom Olien and answer the age old question “Are we Alone?” with a talk on Astrobiology - A Quest for Life Beyond Earth. For the love of Music in Winchester! Join in for a fun filled night for guitar kickin', banjo pickin', easy listenin' music, good for all ages. All the while opening your eyes to the work of local artists. Admission is $5. You can pick up tickets by visiting select locations in the area with the sign in the window. Location: The Old Town Hall in Winchester across from the Royal Bank - 478 Main St., Winchester, Ontario. The event runs 6:00pm until Midnight.
are general admission). Tickets are available at Basket Case, Morrisburg; Strung Out Guitars, Cornwall and Compact Music, Ottawa or online. For more info on shows: www.st-lawrencestage.com/shows.html More SD&G Coalition of Social Justice Meetings Announced! The following are dates booked at the Library (second floor conference room) for The SD&G Coalition for Social Justice meetings: Wed. Jan 30th @ 6:30pm Wed. Feb. 20th @ 6:30pm Wed. Mar. 20th @ 6:30pm Wed. Apr. 17th @ 6:30pm Wed. May 15th @ 6:30pm Wed. June 19th @ 6:30pm Meetings are open to the public, and new participants are always welcomed. Thank you.
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CHICAGO! This play is being presented by the Seaway Valley Theatre Company. The event runs from February 8, 2013 - February 16, 2013. Evenings: February 8, 9, 15, 16 2013 at 7:30pm, and a Matinee: February 10 - 2013 at 1:30pm. Tickets on sale at Cornwall Square Admin Office, 1 Water St. East, Cornwall, ON 613-938-2118. Adults $20.00, Seniors & Students $18.00, Children 12 and under $16.00 or at the door one hour prior to curtain. CHICAGO will take you back to the roaring 20's. Meet Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly - murderesses trying to capitalize on their crimes. Enter Matron Mama Morton, slick lawyer Billy Flynn and innocent Amos Hart. With a host of crazy characters, the action is non-stop, the costumes spectacular and the music... contagious - Be prepared to be Razzle-Dazzled! Visit Seaway Valley's web site: http://www.svtc.ca/ Valentines Murder Mystery Dinner Show! This event takes place Friday, February 8, 2013 at the Ramada Inn. The show starts at 6:30pm. Murder at the Comedy House is a hilarious play within a murder mystery, and no one is above suspicion. So join in on the fun, put your best CSI face on and help us to find out Whodunut! It won't kill you! Feb 8th, 9th and Feb 10th Sunday brunch at 11:30 am (613) 932-3510. For more info: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stage-FrightShows/403079969772098 River Kings Fundraiser for United Way! This event takes place at Shoeless Joes on February 10th at 11am. The Cornwall River Kings will have a fun day at Shoeless Joes on Sunday February 10th to raise money for the UNITED WAY. There will be many items up for grabs via silent auctions, a BIG main prize to be raffled off, the spin to win wheel will be set up and of course some of your River Kings Staff and Players there to meet and get autographs. Come grab a bite to eat at Shoeless Joes as they will Donate 10% of ALL food sales that day from 11am to 8pm. Prizes include two tickets to a Sens game, and two floor tickets to a Lady Gaga concert. Benefit for Julie! This is a two day event at La Maison on February 15th and 16th from 9:00pm to 2:00 am both nights, tickets are $10 per person per night, and advance tickets are available at La Maison. This event features eight bands: On Friday: Shake The Tree, Whiskey Sour, Heatley and Freakboy, and on Saturday: Lovesick Mistress, Switchgear and headlining will be Heroes Fall. Details on what the benefit is for you can go to help-ms.com for more information. There will also be 50/50 draws, raffles and calendars for sale to help with donations. Donations can also be made online at help-ms.com Amelia Curran in Morrisburg! East Coast Juno-award winning singer songwriter Amelia Curran visits the St. Lawrence Acoustic Stage in Morrisburg on March 2nd. She has been described by Liverpool's Seven Streets as "that rare thing: the real deal. A singer-songwriter with no agenda, no social media creation myth, just a guitar, a voice and that unswerving attention to detail that separates out the very best folk singers from the hype. Her honesty and purity might win her kudos on the acoustic circuit, but its the beauty of her compositions (some reminiscent of early Paul Simon, others as rootsy as Emmylou’s finest) that linger longest." As much a poet as she is a songwriter, Amelia is an artist who has charted a course through longing and loss with lyrics that face life’s beauties and terrors with disconsolate urgency. Tickets are $18 in advance or $20 at the door (all tickets
CHAMBER ALERT - ELECTRIC RETAILERS The Cornwall & Area Chamber has received reports of two electrical retailers soliciting consumers in the Cornwall region. It is possible they may imply they represent your energy company. In addition, they may ask to see your energy bill and, to see your hot water tank. The Chamber contacted Hydro I and was advised that these door-todoor salespeople are active in various parts of the province. Consumers should be aware these firms may not represent their current energy supplier and before making any commitments, should contact their supplier for verification.
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Calling All Sharks & RoadrunnersSLC CornwallAlumni-Hockey Weekend I am a hockey fan. I admit I was a little torn with the NHL lockout and when all hope seem to be lost for the return in time for a season; we received news that a deal had been struck and an abbreviated season would happen. During the negotiations, there was no lack of hockey activity and some would argue that hockey game attendance increased for other leagues. Hockey is alive and well in rinks across the nation. Spend time with anyone who’s played hockey and it is evident what a big part of their life it is and was. Although I have never been a player, I have known quite a few and was excited to find out that in my Alumni role at St. Lawrence College, we are participating in the inaugural Alumni Hockey Weekend Tournament that will feature over 150 current and past Sharks hockey players in a two day event, from Friday April 5th to Saturday April 6th. Invitations will be sent this week to current and former players and we are looking for all and Sharks as well as the Roadrunners, the forerunners to the Sharks. It is a jam-packed weekend not to be missed. A Meet ‘n Greet will be held on Friday April 5th at the College and registered participants can pick up their ‘swag bag” commemorating the event.
The weekend will feature a player’s lounge (Shark Lounge) where all players will get a chance to socialize, share stories and make some new friends as well as reacquaint with their old classmates and teammates. Players can also take part in a silent auction where Sharks memorabilia will be auctioned off. Games will take place at the spectacular Benson Centre in Cornwall with an ice-view hospitality suite open all day. The weekend caps off with a PubNight at the campus Shark Tank on Saturday night. We heard that former players are travelling back for the weekend to take part in this exciting weekend. Kudos to Sean Boulerice and Michael Pettinella the Sharks hockey coaches who not only have fantastic current teams, but keep in touch with former players and after hearing from them about their interest in coming back to be part of the team, the tournament was created, and the buzz is undeniable. How do you participate? Will you get an invitation? Can you watch the games? To make sure you are on the guest list and receive the latest updates update your alumni record at www.slcalumni.com/update/ or telephone the Alumni Office at 1-800-228-4664 and don’t forget to let us know if you are a Shark or Roadrunner Alumni. The Online Registration for Sharks Alumni Tournament is now open, so don’t delay. As a last note, we do want to hear from our lost alumni, so please take a few minutes to send us your updated information. If you are on Facebook or Linked IN join our groups. We add content daily and you can connect with other alumni. We are proud of our students and alumni and want to keep in touch. Now SLC Cornwall Alumni… remember to mark your calendar for the SLC Sharks Alumni Hockey Tournament. Games are open to the public and it will be a great weekend. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Continued from cover Smart City Toastmasters celebrate 10 Years ... Toastmasters is a worldwide organization that operates non-profit, while offering an intimate atmosphere that fosters the skills needed for a better understanding of communication and leadership. Do you want to build a better community, prepare for a job interview, get ready for a wedding speech, or organize an event? Then Toastmasters is a perfect place to learn these skills. Healthy eating…the colors of the rainbow…so important for a balanced , healthy diet. The different colors represent a vast variety of minerals, vitamins and awesome energy for our body and cells. Lets face it, it also makes any recipe very appetizing. I make it a conscious effort to always purchase all colors of fruits and vegetables to eat throughout the
week…the possibilities are endless!! This week I had the amazing privilege to host a FREE healthy eating cooking seminar for the awesome Cornwall’s Biggest Weight Lost participants. What a great afternoon filled with so much hope and determination to live their best life ever!!! I was so happy to welcome them into my world of healthy recipes and lifestyle. These individuals all have their own personal success stories and now they have more great tools to continue on their journey. Best of luck to all of them!!! My main goal with these seminars is to show people how easy and important it is to get back into your kitchen and prepare great recipes made with love. The best part for the participants during the seminar is certainly the recipe demos and taste testing. My favorite part is the sharing that goes on throughout the afternoon. There are
always individuals that have interesting health stories or recipes to share and that just makes it so much more interesting. I love to learn from others as well, we can always expand our minds…that’s for sure. It is always nice when the participants taste or hear something new for the first time.
Amongst the attendees were Councillors Glen Grant, Elaine MacDonald, and Mayor Bob Kilger who was the main speaker for the evening. Mayor Kilger was a Toastmaster himself many years ago, and is an avid supporter of these clubs as he knows firsthand the value they bring to our community. “Not only do they build communications skills, but they develop the leader within us”, said Mayor Bob as he addressed the audience of about thirty-five well wishers. It is his belief that we all are capable leaders, and anyone can be learning this skill with the help of programs like Toastmasters. For me it was a special moment with the memories of being the founder of this club sparked by a vision to host a Toastmaster Conference in 2001. I remember the hard work and dedication of the many Toastmasters involved who volunteered countless hours to assist in this mammoth task of hosting a major event in our city. Our efforts attracted over 325 delegates from Quebec, Eastern Ontario, and Upper New York State who were awed at the hospitality of our city early November 2001 at the Best Western – you may recall that 911 had just happened less than two months before, and the emotions were still very raw – since our district involves our American friends from upper New York State your could imagine the somber mood at our event. Our hard work paid off, and in the wake of this spectacular district event, emerged enough members that helped charter a new club what is now called Smart City Toastmasters. To be an invited guest for this very special occasion, and to be publically recognized as a founding member was truly an honour for me, especially to see many of the other founding members still playing an active role in something we started ten years ago. I wish to applaud Bob Lebrun and Claudette Pilon for their incredible dedication to our community by remaining at Smart City Toastmasters all these years. It’s their watchful eye that keeps this club solid, and continues to serve the needs of our community. Every Toastmaster meeting follows a protocol, with something educational, something from a speaking manual, and of course the ever dreaded Table Topics (an impromptu speech), where at meetings end all the components are evaluated to offer insight on how to do better next time, and of course offer a healthy dose of praise to keep you motivated to do more. I am sure that the City of Cornwall will continue to embrace this special club, and I am hoping to be invited back in about 15 years for their 25th anniversary. Until then, I wish to congratulate Smart City Toastmasters on a brilliant and successful anniversary evening.
Club President, Erin Robertson displays the 10th Anniversary Recognition Certificate from Toastmasters International and below Members of Smart City Toastmasters Celebrate their 10th Anniversary,
This is what you call making great health choices for your life…learning how to prepare quick, healthy and delicious recipes that are amazing for your body. It is not a quick fix, a magic pill or a fad, it truly is taking the responsibility upon yourself to get motivated and inspired to live your life the healthiest way possible. Learning a few important tips and information along the way to open our eyes and really see what is out there as far as the food that is offered to us on a daily basis. We need to ask ourselves are we living to eat or eating to live? Just remember this “You are what you eat!” In health…. Sylvie Thibert (The Health Nut) thehealthnut@cogeco.ca www.thehealthnut.ca
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THE DRESS - It’s possible to save big on your dress by choosing poly satin instead of silk fabric. Another option is to buy a discontinued design, rather than the latest one. These are usually less expensive and can be found at smaller dress shops or consignment shops. FLOWERS - Do you really need fresh flowers blanketing everything? Many couples opt for fresh flowers for the bridal party and silk arrangements as decoration for the ceremony and reception. Look into candles, ribbons, shells and decorative stones as alternatives.
FOOD - Save serious money by planning the reception for a time when guests will not need a full, seated meal. If your ceremony is between one and three in the afternoon, you can have a tea reception. Serve tea, finger sandwiches, scones and mini pastries. For a reception starting at four or five p.m., have a cocktail reception. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres are all you need. Make it clear on your invitation – “Tea (or cocktail) reception to follow.” DECORATIONS AND FAVORS - Take inventory of what you already have – and what friends and family have. Borrowing is cheaper than buying or renting, so ask around. Doit-yourself favors are a great way to personalize your wedding for less. If you do need to buy supplies in large quantities, don’t be afraid to talk to the store manager about a bulk discount. The average wedding in America costs around $29,000, according to The Wedding Report, Inc., a wedding industry research company. Not surprisingly, couples are looking for ways to save money on their special day. Here are some ideas to help you have a wonderful wedding on a budget.
You can have a fabulous wedding for less with some planning and elbow grease. But the best advice for saving money is to make a budget and stick to it. You’ll be tempted to upgrade just a little here and there – but pretty soon your bargain wedding is no bargain at all.
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THE DATE - Having a wedding on off-peak months and days can be a bargain. November through April are slower months for weddings, so many halls, caterers and other service providers give discounts because they have fewer bookings. Some will also have discounts for weddings held on any day other than Saturday.
THE VENUE - If you know anyone with a beautiful home or a large garden, consider having the wedding there. Be sure to factor in the cost of renting tables and chairs. Holding the reception at a private place lets you buy your own alcohol and hire your own bartenders, both of which can save you money. Another option is to negotiate a package deal on an allinclusive venue such as a hotel. The wedding and reception are all in one place, and out of town guests won’t have far to go when the party’s over. (Negotiate a good deal on a block of rooms for guests.)
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2 tins of canned tuna packed in water (drain off the water) 6 green onions, using the green ends, sliced finely 1/3 cup old cheddar cheese cut into small dice 1 celery rib, diced fine 4 hamburger buns, split and buttered a spoonful of Hellmann's mayonnaise (about 1/4 cup)
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-Turn on your oven broiler to HIGHEST heat. -Line a baking sheet with tin foil. Place the split and buttered hamburger buns on the baking sheet. -Place the tray with the buns under the hot broiler, on the second rack from the top. Just leave them in the oven under the broiler until the buns begin to brown slightly. Keep the oven door open slightly as you are broiling. Watch carefully or they can burn. Once lightly browned, set aside on your counter and make the tuna filling.
Finding Inspiration "When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all your thoughts break their bounds: Your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every direction and you find yourself in a new, great and wonderful world. Dormant forces, faculties and talents become alive, and you discover yourself to be a greater person by far than you ever dreamed yourself to be..." - Patanjali Dare to be different this year, step outside the box and onto the mat! Allow your mind to break free from the repetitive mindless chatter it is always circulating, and take control. By harnessing the power of the mind, you will be able to achieve greater peace and calm in your life, not to mention more happiness and joy. And isn’t that the state we want to be in; a state of Joy!! No other practice gives your mind, body and spirit the tools and techniques necessary to harness joy and happiness in your life, like Yoga. But unfortunately, you have to practice Yoga to see what I am talking about.
-Drain the water from both cans of tuna. Combine the tuna, onions, celery, and diced cheese. Stir in the mayonnaise. -Spread this evenly to cover the 4 split hamburger buns. -Place the baking sheet with the buttered buns under the broiler and broil until the tuna begins to bubble and the cheese begins to melt. -Serve the hot tuna melts as they are or alongside a steaming bowl of soup. ENJOY!
abundant. If you have not yet attended, take advantage of the New Student Intro Special of $50 for 30-days of unlimited Yoga (everyone is a “student” at a yoga studio, regardless of age). If you have attended before and want to come back, drop in for any class. Give yourself a gift this year of peace and love. You will meet a community of loving and supportive people who are all searching for the same thing: peace of mind. Of course, you will receive so many other benefits from practicing yoga, however, I feel the mind/spirit benefits are of the utmost value today. When you make yoga a consistent practice in your life, you will find inspiration that will allow you to grow in so many ways. You will receive the tools to live your best life and experience joy and happiness. Visit Spirit Tree Yoga to find out about the 12-20 classes being offered weekly. A wide range of classes exist so that everyone will find the best class for them. In addition to yoga, Spirit Tree Yoga offers Raw Food seminars, Learn-To-Run programs, and Juicing Challenges. Coming up in the next month, we have a Raw Food Seminar, a Juicing Challenge, a new Learn-To Run program, our monthly Health Movie Night and a brand new workshop on the Law of Attraction. Visit www.spirittreeyoga.net to confirm dates and times. If you have any questions regarding any of the events, please feel free to email me at Blanchard.lisa@yahoo.ca or call me at 613-330-4494. I hope to see you soon!
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When you come to a Yoga class, you enter another world where it is ok to slow down and breathe!! It is ok to lie down and relax and it is ok to say “I’m going to take it easy today”. Our world is so fast-paced that we truly do not know how to relax anymore. How are we to achieve balance in our lives if we are constantly rushing around and don’t know how to relax? This is why Yoga is so important in our day and age. We must make time to find balance and center ourselves. Our very lives and those of our families depend on it. Stress is the number 1 killer, so we need to take time to do things that feed our souls and make us happy. Yoga is like taking an hour holiday from the world. It will give you peace of mind and an avenue to Joy. Spirit Tree Yoga is a little haven in Cornwall away from the stress of the world. It is a space where you can really breathe and let go. The yoga instructors will take you on a journey of self-discovery so that you can connect with who you really are, not with who you or others think you should be. It is a space where acceptance is cultivated and valued, where judgement has no place and love is
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THURSDAY JAN 31 CELIAC/gluten-intolerant meeting Thursday, Jan. 31, 7:00 pm. at 847 York St. (Harvest Christian Fellowship Church). Our guest will be Margaret Benke, baker/vendor of her new business, “Farm House Baking”. Come hear her share what she has learned about baking without gluten, soy, and dairy, and enjoy a few samples from the large range of gluten-free
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SEEKING THE ARTS . SEEKING THE ARTS Give your Ego the day off – Part 3 As we have already discussed, we need our ego. It has a purpose when it comes to surviving in our world and in our art. We have seen that it can also give us false feedback; this happens when the Ego is in charge of things that it has no business being in control of. When it comes to making our art we must stay centered and in the now. We need to let go of our doubts and fears and stay in our heart. Our Ego will try to keep us in our head, the part that measures and grades our abilities and performance. This is an important survival tool but not needed when making our Art. In order to get the Ego out of the way we have to set a boundary that it cannot cross. The easiest way to do this is set an intention that will govern the allotted time that you have put aside to make your Art. The intention can be any positive statement that will help you to put the inner critic on hold for the day. An intention such as “I am grateful for the opportunity to create my art”, “I hold no critical expectations of how this day will turn out and will embrace the chance to learn and grow” or simply “I will relax and have fun”. Once the expectation is set repeat it to yourself a few times while you breathe deeply and organize the things you will need to free up your time to create. Use this like a mantra when your inner critic starts to babble in your ear.
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The most important thing you need to do is allow yourself to make mistakes today, allow yourself to fail and screw up because it doesn’t matter, it’s ok. Accept before the day starts that you will do exactly what you are capable of doing – today. This in no way dictates what you are or will be capable of tomorrow. Just let go of all expectations and free your mind from the pursuit of perfection. If you feel anxious take some time to settle your mind down. If you meditate spend 10 or 15 minutes doing so before you begin. If you exercise such as run, yoga or pump iron, take a minimum of 30 minutes to get your blood flowing, the natural high that exercise can give you will make you more receptive to letting your control go. If you haven’t begun a meditation and exercise routine I highly recommend that you start one, it is critical that we keep our bodies and mind working together in harmony.
Nothing can teach you how to embrace your limitations like exercise, particularly Yoga or Tia Chi. Both these practices will help you to embrace yourself at where you are today at this moment because yesterday is over and tomorrow is another day away. Today we must focus on the now and enjoy every minute of it. Once you see the benefit of putting your Ego aside (when you are in the creative mode) you will be amazed at the leaps and bounds that your ability to move your talent forward will take. Free yourself from a well -meaning Ego and you will free yourself to reach beyond what ever limits you had previously set for yourself. Sandra Taylor Hedges, Fine Artist, Art Instructor, Lecturer, Writer and Creative Coach staylorhedgesart.com focusartonline.org studioonecatsquared.com rulesforpainting.blogspot.com Cat Scratches - Studio Blog
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Losing Jovie Artist: Renée Lalande February 6, to March 15th, 2013 OPENING RECEPTION: Wednesday February 6th at 6 pm! Artist Statement: The inspiration for my series entitled ‘Losing Jovie’ stems from my impressions and reflections of losing my daughter. Jovie Denise Butcher was born on September 15th, 2011. Five days after her birth, she was diagnosed with a fatal syndrome called Trisomy 18. Even though Jovie had some challenges, she excelled in many areas and reached many milestones. However, on February 6th, 2012 Jovie passed away in her parents’ arms.
Renée Lalande was born and raised in Cornwall, Ontario. She studied visual arts at the Université d’Ottawa. During her third year of study, she participated in an exchange program and studied at the Universidad de Granada in southern Spain. There, she studied art and traveled southern Europe. Renée graduated from the Université d’Ottawa in 2006 with a Baccalauréat Cum Laude in visual art. The next year, Renée attended the Université Laurentienne in Sudbury to study education. She has been an art and photography teacher at Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School in Cornwall since 2007. In 2008, Renée married Cornwall firefighter, Ian Butcher. In 2011 they had their first and only child, Jovie Denise Butcher. Sadly, Jovie passed away February 6th, 2012, due to a genetic disorder. Renée has now been taking the time to explore her artistic talents and create art to express her grief of the loss of her daughter.
The paintings reflect my emotional journey as I experienced the different stages of the grieving process. Art became a therapy for self-exploration and understanding as I questioned my future, my spirituality and my life. Painting became my refuge. My art was an outlet where I felt safe to release my pain and my sorrow.
When I first started painting, the colours that I subconsciously chose were dark and heavy. As time went by; however, my colours lightened as did my heart. Some symbols in my paintings do reoccur; such as an egg to represent rebirth and immortality, a nest to represent comfort, safety and protection and a bird to symbolize Jovie. I also often use newspaper in my paintings to represent the passing of time while my world stood still.
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I hope that my paintings can accurately portray the turmoil I have experienced during the first year of grieving my daughter. It is important that society understands the importance of grief after loss and to not pressure an individual to move on when all they want to do is stand still. To grieve is to love and honour the deceased, it is not to be rushed, but embraced.
FOCUS ART offers its members the opportunity to show their art in the community and allow the community to become aware of the talent available to them. S,D &G is rich in visual artists. Aside from the TAG and private studios, it is often difficult for artists to display their work. It is the mandate of FOCUS ART to partner-up with as many groups as possible to offer this service to its members. This we are doing with le Centre culturel de Cornwall in February when we exhibit in Le Corrid'ART. TO THE PUBLIC : acquiring local art as a choice to decorate your home often allows you to invest in a story that goes with that piece of art; it permits you to connect with a person who chooses to express his or her thoughts, observations or imagination in a visual way and share the story with you. You choose, not some large corporation who is setting a disposable trend. Who knows, if you are a sharp investor, the piece of art may someday acquire monetary,historical or sentimental value. The exhibition at Le Corrid'ART,124 Anthony , Cornwall, runs from February 1 to February 27, between 10 and 4 , Monday through Friday and Thursdays until 8pm. TO THE MEMBERS : It's our chance to show our talent at the Corrid'ART. Let us not disappoint the public who look forward to seeing the variety of art produced by the members of FOCUS ART.
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Each of us has one, two or three pieces of art that we should share. True it's cold out there; all the more reason to add colour to the community with your paintings and photographs. Many meetings, courses and activities are happening at the Centre giving our work plenty of exposure. You have all this week, Monday the 28th and Tuesday the 29th to drop off your work at the Centre culturel de Cornwall (124 Anthony - Phone 613-932-9106). Be part of the action. VERNISSAGE WILL BE ON FEBRUARY 1, 2013 Rose Desnoyers, President Visit: www.focusartonline.org Contact us at info@focusartonline.org
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SEEKING THE ARTS . SEEKING THE ARTS St. Lawrence students put on art exhibit By: Ashley Dufour
St. Lawrence secondary school students have set up a two week, though the items in the display cases are up for a month, art exhibit at the Cornwall public library. The destination shows a connection between the arts and the community and is a great way to get students interested in visiting their local library.
Students from grades nine to twelve have come together to showcase their artistic talents and put on an art exhibit for their culminating end of semester grades. While each of the students were told to submit their best work each grades art work had to fall into a specific category based on what they have been learning throughout the semester. Grade nines had to focus on the elements of art, grade ten was the principles of art. Grade elevens were learning art history and were told to focus on a specific period and artist, while the grade twelves were focusing on social issues...installations... a more contemporary approach to art.
This project has been going on for several years now. The location differs year to year which gives students a chance to have their art work shown throughout different Cornwall
locations. The past two years the library has hosted this exhibit but the school will continue to exhibit art work like this and will always be looking for different location opportunities. The school also participates in a UCDSB art exhibit at the Cornwall square where all schools participate which has been going on for four years. This art show has given students the chance to have their art displayed in a public place and they have got a lot out of the situation.
"It inspires me to keep producing art work" said Brandon St-Jacques.
"They show was very well presented and organized and give me experience in putting up an art show” said Josh Lascelle. "It is an inspiration to other schools in the community to become more involved in the arts” says Rebecca Lascelle
"It provided me with experience on exhibiting my art as an artist” said Courtney Bears.
Vivan Yang says that in China students do not always have the opportunity to display their work. "I want to apply to a University in Visual Arts, this is very good for my portfolio and for experience”.
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TIME MANAGEMENT People are always asking me how I’m able to accomplish so much. My secret is simple: my day begins and ends with organization, discipline and determination. And the more organized you are, the more time you will have to enjoy the things you love.
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Purchase a spiral (coil) notebook and an agenda to be used daily. Note: The purpose of the note book is to list any entries or tasks so you do not forget about them. Some entries in your notebook will eventually make it your agenda. By using a spiral notebook, you can remove pages without damaging the book. The agenda contains your daily schedule (e.g., doctor's appointment, meetings, etc.). Before going to bed set a few minutes aside to plan your next day using your notebook and agenda. Scan entries made in your notebook and determine which tasks you want to add to your agenda. Then select a specific time to complete them. When you go out, carry your agenda to add you appointments and a small pad to write down things you want to remember. As soon as you return home, transfer your reminders to your notebook. Keep your notebook where you spend the most time in the house; this makes it easier for you to jot down right away tasks or notes you just though about. Take your note book to your bedroom; you might wake up in the middle of the night with an idea or remember something important. Establish a routine and stick to it.
more concrete when the steps are itemized and written in your notebook. Note 2: If you need information on something that happened weeks ago, having only one book and a system will allow you to easily retrieve the information. Using your agenda • Always write in pencil in your agenda. Unexpected appointments will come up. Also have an eraser and pencil sharpener on hand. Your agenda will be much easier to read if you can erase the information and reschedule for another time or day, rather than having crossed it out in ink. •
Write appointments in your agenda as soon as you find out about them. • Always check your agenda before committing to new activities since you may be double booking. • Don't keep your daily schedule in your head, even if you think you know it by heart, put it in your agenda. • Stick to your schedule. If you plan a task to organize a room, stick to the specific time the same as you would for a doctor's appointment. Note: Schedules can only be helpful if you follow them. Doing things randomly results in stress, loss of productivity and interest, and eventually leads to procrastination. If you don’t take your agenda seriously, you will stop using it. • When you start a task, concentrate on that task and finish what you started, before starting something new. • Schedule similar tasks together. If you have to go to the grocery store, the post office and the dry cleaner and these places are all within close proximity of each other, schedule them back-to-back on the same day. This saves time and gas, and makes planning your day more efficient.
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Finding Inspiration Finding inspiration can, at times be challenging. It may require that you pause and look a little more deeply into a situation. When identified, that which inspires you is worth it. It lifts you up and in the true definition of what inspiration means, gives you breath. This has been a week of inspiration for me. I took time yesterday from my work schedule to watch the Inauguration of President Barak Obama as he begins his second term in office. Yes, he is an inspirational presence in world leadership. More than that, the circumstances inspire me. I am old enough to remember that time 50 years ago when thousands gathered for the march on Washington, and I remember with great clarity Martin Luther King’s I Have a Dream speech. I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: 'We hold these truths to be self-evident; that all men are created equal." I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit together at the table of brotherhood.
I have a dream that one day even the state of Mississippi, a state sweltering with the heat of injustice, sweltering with the heat of oppression, will be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice. I have a dream that little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.
them in. Limit your exposure to CNN – Constantly Negative News. When you nourish your spirit with the inspirational people and events that are happening, you become inspiring, and isn’t that what we really want?
Until Next time… Betty Healey Betty Healey is an award winning author, coach and inspiring speaker. Betty and Jim Healey will be starting a weekly coaching circle, late January, in Cornwall. To find out more about this opportunity, contact Betty at betty@roadSIGNS.ca or go to http://www.roadsigns.ca/programs/upcoming-events.html
I have a dream today. As Barak Obama delivered his inaugural address on Martin Luther King Day, what inspired me was the legacy Dr. King created with his dream. Like any intention, he set change in motion, without understanding how it would happen or what it would take, he shared his desires with the world. The power of intention is amazing. Would Dr. King have imagined that his words would open up the possibility for a black man to become president in such a short time? In 2008 Jim and I visited Washington for the first time. We walked up the stairs of the capital building and looked down the mall to the Monument. The view is breathtaking. When I looked down at my feet, I saw immediately in front of me a stone with the following inscription: I HAVE A DREAM – Martin Luther King, the March on Washington for jobs and freedom, August 28, 1963. This was the spot from where the speech had been delivered. History can inspire us; we simply need to focus on the right things. It is easy to get lost in a sea of negativity and all that is wrong with our world. And when we give this view our focus, we also energize it. By contrast, there are many events each day from which we can derive inspiration. In fact, if we were to pay close attention, we would find many more good deeds than negative ones. Again, when we bring our attention to the good deeds, we energize them. I once heard it said that the nightly news, which as you know is riddled with all the drama in the world, the bad and the ugly, represents less than 1% of what is actually happening in the world, the unreported events of everyday. These are typically buried as they provoke love and appreciation rather than fear. Our world is out of balance. Despite this, you and I get to choose, to be inspired or simply tired. Make a choice for your highest good – choose to breathe. Find people that inspire you and forge relationships with them. Notice that everyday miracles that are unfolding around you and breathe
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PIPERS POINT with Rodney Wilson
SEEKING SPORTS From lockout to blackout I'm not rushing to the rink to watch NHL action anytime soon, but it sure is nice to have hockey back on TV once again. There's quite a bit of excitement at my house; my 3 year old is thrilled to watch some puck on the tube. And SportsCentre is watchable once again in the a.m. with hockey highlights. For the first couple of weeks of the season, we’ve got free access to NHL Centre Ice, which shows every game, every night. I thought the NHL would extend this offer for the balance of the shortened season. But nope, you can subscribe for a special discounted price of $49.99. That’s Gary Bettman’s way of saying sorry, apparently. Why not extend that for the full 48-game season at no charge? I'd say hockey fans deserve it after having to endure the third lockout in 19 years. This one was particularly painful and unnecessary. In any event, I thought it would have been a classy move by the NHL to actually give back to the fans. More viewers on TV would also be good for the advertisers. Another TV issue I’d love to see resolved is blackouts. Cornwall hockey fans are particularly affected by this.
I'm a Habs fan, always have been. But first, I'm a hockey fan. I don't care that I'm in Ottawa Senators "territory". (It's actually quicker to get to the Bell Centre in Montreal truth be told). I'd like to watch as many games as possible, whether that’s the Jets, Leafs, Oilers, or whoever.
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RIVER KINGS: Last weekend's home-and-home series with Trois-Rivieres didn't go quite as planned for the River Kings, who were without four key veterans. Eric Meloche (work), Mario Joly (injured), Yves Sarault (work) and Steve Simoes (injured) were
missing in action on Saturday, when the Kings were trounced on home ice for the third straight home game. This weekend, Cornwall looks to get things back on track with another home-and-home, this time with Sorel-Tracy. TOUGH CROWD: Last Saturday's River Kings crowd was smaller than usual, as expected with the return of the NHL. Only 2,053 were in attendance to witness the Kings most embarrassing night of the season, both on and off the ice. TURMOIL: Cornwall’s Nicolas Corbeil and Chris Cloutier from Trois-Rivieres were each given a one-game suspension by the LNAH for their actions in the penalty box last Saturday that kickstarted a bizarre chain of events. From time to time, things get heated in the box and I’m okay with that. But it was the reaction from a few fans and even some River Kings staff that was baffling to me. It wasn’t enough that one staff member man-handled a River Kings player in the box, next thing you know the time keeper was trying to get into it with fans behind the box as well. Then several fans added to the madness by throwing beer in the box area and mini sticks on the ice. For the first time this year, it felt like the old Comets days at the Complex. I never missed a Comets game myself, but I don’t think this is the direction the team wants to go in. Let’s hope things get back to normal this Saturday at the Ed Dome. VEARY: After the game, general manager Wayne Veary had a fallout with the team, and after Tuesday’s trade deadline, he officially left the River Kings. Veary put a lot of work into this organization and should be credited for putting together a team that has been very competitive. PROVENCHER: The River Kings were quiet at the trade deadline, but did manage to sign feisty forward Jonathan Provencher, who is expected to be in the lineup this weekend. The 25-year-old is a small, gritty forward, who will hopefully add a bit of spark to the third or fourth line. MVP?: There's no question to me who the River Kings MVP is so far this season: D-man Sasha Pokulok, who leads the team in scoring with 29 points (9 goals, 20 assists) in 25 games. Pokulok, who is 14th in LNAH scoring, has some tough competition though for league’s best defenceman however. Matthew Medley (Thetford-Mines) has 30 points (4 goals, 26 assists) in only 22 games, while Bruno St-Jacques (Jonquiere) has 28 points (8 goals, 20 assists) in 22 games. Email Rodney at rodwilson@gmail.com or follow him on Twitter @piperspoints
Dear Joe, I have a grungy old cast iron tub in my small bathroom. It’s scratched and gross and I can’t get it clean. I want to replace it but I don’t have the money to redo my whole bathroom. Is it possible to replace it without going through the expense of redoing the whole room? Any advice you have would be great, and could you give me an idea as to how much it might cost? Thank you very much, Jen Jen, Thanks for the great question. The short answer is yes, it is possible. But you have multiple options when considering a bathtub retrofit and some of them may be possible, and some may not. It depends on the layout of your bathroom and your budget. As far as pricing goes, the cost of a new tub will range from $150 for an enamel steel model to over $2000 for a high end 3 piece acrylic built in unit. Labour rates are going to vary from contractor to contractor, as will the quality of the installation. For average priced material (say $1500) look to spend about the same on labour. Now the labour should be about the same across the board, unless you get into ceramic tile or something custom. Make sure you use a contractor you have experience working with. This will make the renovation process painless and stress free. If you don’t have a contractor you trust, get referrals from people you trust so you don’t venture blindly into a dirty, stressful, costly situation.
Depending on the size and layout of the bath, getting a new tub into position can be quite difficult as most old bathrooms where constructed only wide enough to accommodate a built in tub. The tub was installed prior to the plasterwork being installed, thus, you now have a room that is 2 inches too narrow to remove the old and install the new tub. Getting the old one out is the easy, if very noisy, part. Cast iron as strong and flexible as it is, is as brittle as glass. Pull out your sledge hammer and bust it up into manageable sized pieces, and haul it away. Now you have a hole fit for a tub The trick will be slipping the new tub in without damaging the walls, floor or other fixtures in the bathroom. With some strength, patience and a little bit o’lube, you
should be able to maneuver the new unit into place. If the bathroom is really small a new tub and an acrylic tub surround or ceramic tile surround may be your only option for replacement. If you have a bit more wiggle room then consider a built in tub-shower. They’re definitely more difficult to install but they are much easier to maintain. Whenever it’s reasonable, I always advocate for a more cost effective, ecologically sensitive and simpler solutions to problems like yours. There are a couple other options you may wish to explore. Firstly, cast iron tubs are the most durable and comfortable bathing implements ever made. When you can save one from the scrap yard you’re always doing yourself a service. These great old fixtures are candidates for refinishing. There are myriad companies out and about that do nothing but refinish old tubs and tiles. Consider having one of these guys come in and apply a new finish to your old faithful. Granted nothing will ever match the durability of the original enamel but you will have a tub that looks like new, performs better than anything that you’ll ever replace it with (except another cast iron tub) and at a fraction of the cost. Look to spend under $1000 to have this done. You can also find tub liner companies who will come to your home, install a custom fit acrylic liner and skirt to your existing tub complete with matching tub surround. Speaking from experience, this is a great affordable option and gets you a nice clean finish, comparable to a replacement acrylic tub at a fraction of the cost. Look to spend under $1000 for this service as well. I hope this helps get your tub replacement underway. All the best, Joe Keep watching here each week for more household tips and renovation advice. It's FREE to submit a question and you can email them to: Aboutthehouse@adamshomeservices.ca, or Text them to 613-551-5932. For additional information about me and what’s going on in your community, please visit our website: www.adamshomeservices.ca Don’t forget to Like us on Facebook and read past letters on our blog: adamshomeservices.blogspot.ca. And remember, whatever you do, do it well, because a job well done stays well done forever.
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SEEKER SNIPPETS Change of the Top Sea Cadet in Cornwall Recently our top sea cadet, Chief Petty Officer First class, Brooke Arthur has aged out. The youth of our community are eligible to participate in this free program from the age of twelve to nineteen. They work their way through the ranks starting off as a new entry, working their way up to Chief Petty Officer second Class with a select few that are chosen to be the top cadet which is the Corps. Coxswain, or Chief Petty Officer First Class.
Brooke started at the age of twelve, quickly making new friends and learning new things. She learned to play the clarinet and when the warm weather came around, learned how to sail at our local sail center in Long Sault. Her first summer, she was privileged to go to a training camp in Nova Scotia, and throughout her seven years went to camp in BC, sailed on a tall ship and a U.S. cadet training vessel in the Great Lakes, went to Boston and spent a week on a retired US Navy war ship and became staff at the cadet summer training camp in Kingston where she proved herself worthy of becoming chief of her department. She has served as Corps Coxswain for over two years now, passing her cutlass of to the next worthy cadet, Ryan Dean. Ryan has also worked his way through the ranks along side Brooke and many other cadets. He has participated in a lot of the things Brooke did, including drill competitions and also range, where cadets safely shoot pellet riffles and are scored on targets the size of Looney. Ryan's recent summers have been spent sailing tall ships where he has learned lots of naval traditions and how to navigate and rig a tall ship.
The cadet program is a great program design for our local youth to learn and grow together. Many of the pillars of our community grew up taking part in the cadet program. Although it looks like the end for Brooke's naval career, this is just the beginning. Brooke will be sworn in on Jan 22nd by The Canadian Armed Forces as a non commissioned member specializing in naval communications. She leaves for basic training on Jan 26. Congratulations Brooke! THANK YOU FOR SERVING OUR GREAT COUNTRY! CONGRATULATIONS Chief Petty Officer Ryan Dean (Corps Coxswain). You will do well.
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On Saturday January 26th 2012 The Cornwall Underground and Rockstar Productions proudly presents a Rock for Charity benefit concert for Cornwall's Winterfest 2013 Carnaval. Playing the show are SkyPeople, Rodney Rivette, The Normans, Heatley, and Rock N Roll Joel Ouellette. The event takes place at La Maison Tavern in Cornwall. Doors for the event are at 9pm, admission is $5, and the event is 19+. Come celebrate Rodney Rivette's birthday weekend, and support the best free festival in Cornwall and SDSG, because 100% of the door goes to Cornwall's Winterfest! For more info on this year's Winterfest Carnaval happening next month visit their official website: http://www.cornwallwinterfest.com/
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