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Vol. 4 Issue 8 March 1, 2013
Cornwall & Area's 11th Annual BRIDAL SHOW will be held on Sunday, March 10th, 2013 at the Cornwall Civic Complex. The show, now entering its 11th year has established itself in the Cornwall area as a one-stop shop for all of your wedding planning needs. It has grown substantially since its inception in 2002. What started out as a 16 exhibitor show held at a local hotel has now grown to showcase more than 40 exhibitors taking up Salons ABC and often spilling out into the concourse of the Civic Complex. Carol Grant, (photo left) the show's organizer, began the show along with her close friend, Jocelyne Tremblay with the idea of giving all local wedding-related businesses the opportunity to exhibit their products and services. Some Bridal Shows only allow for one vendor in a particular area of service and this Show was created to allow competitors to participate in their own show, all under one roof. Brides-to-be can view many exhibitors in the same category of service all at once which makes it not only convenient but a fact they very much appreciate.
Past shows have seen more than 100 brides consistently and this year's Show can expect the same. Vendors will get the chance to talk to the brides oneon-one and answer any questions the future brides have. The Show features exhibitors representing all aspects of wedding planning including photography, flowers, DJ, limousine, hall rental, esthetics, invitations, decorations, wedding gowns and all of the necessary services/products a bride will need to plan the wedding of her dreams. Carol Grant, also a photographer/DJ will also have a Photo Booth on display where brides can be photographed and take a photo keepsake home that day. There are many prizes and gift certificates for the bride to be won including the Grand Prize which consists of a Photo Booth Rental for one lucky bride.
Brides can pre-register for their FREE invitation by calling Carol at 613-932-0935 or by visiting the show's website at www.carolgrantproductions.com/Bridal_Show.php and filling out the Registration form online.
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… And The Award Goes To Article and photos by Grant Reso It wasn’t the Oscars, but the award was just as prestige, if not more. The two thousand and thirteen Cornwall Chamber Business Excellence Awards was yet another successful event celebrating it’s twenty-five year anniversary. Sue Stewart, tested the waters co-hosting the event with Jamie Carr (who literally tested the waters). Jamie Carr proves Cornwall has the best drinking eater (stemming from the recent test results of our city water) as co-host Sue Stewart looks on. Their opening monologue was entertaining with solid jokes and truthful statements about our beautiful city of Cornwall, Ontario. Oh yes, the presentations were well received, and I was there on a different journalistic adventure. TVCOGECO Producer, Bill Makinson invited me to take the reigns of the microphone and conduct interviews with the likes of Executive Director Leslie Strasser and Citizen of the Year award winner Milton Ellis. I’ve done on-air interviews before, but nothing quite like this. I was filled with excitement, as I would be afforded the opportunity to ask these great Cornwall boosters why they contribute to the city as much as they do—suffice to say, I was satisfied with the answers. Visit www.tvcogeco.com/Cornwall where you can watch courtesy of TVCOGECO, highlights of the Cornwall Business Excellence Awards along with other community stories produced for The Source.
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR Dave Petrynka, Eight Zero Zero restaurant
SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Cornwall Tire
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD Medical Arts Pharmacy
ECONOMIC IMPACT AWARD Target
ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD Andre Pommier
BREAKTHROUGH AWARD the Cornwall Community Hospital Fundraising team
FIRST EVER TEAM CORNWALL AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR AWARD Gilles Latour
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Joe Aiello of Mustache Joe’s
HUMANITARIAN OF THE YEAR Award Dr. Nat Shah
About TVCOGECO: TVCOGECO provides exposure to local organizations, groups and individuals to promote their activities in return for promotional Milton Ellis considerations, media partnerships and services inkind. TVCOGECO produces a wide variety of programming. Staff producers direct the activities of many highly trained community volunteers who commit their time to bring you stories, people, places and events of our community. At TVCOGECO, we enjoy being a part of your community. That's why all of our cable services include a local community channel devoted to covering and discussing those events and issues that matter most to you and your neighbours. Besides a more reliable signal and more convenient service, another reason people prefer cable over satellite is local community programming. Satellite doesn't offer any, while cable devotes an entire channel to it. If it's happening in your community, it's probably on TVCOGECO.
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“Healthy Living Wellness Fair” When: Saturday, April 6th, 2013 Time: 1pm to 4 pm Where: Harvest Christian Fellowship Church 847 York St, near 9th St. (used to be St John Bosco Church) this will take place in the church hall in the basement...centrally located and lots of FREE Parking.... Cost; FREE , however, donations would be appreciated to donate to The Baldwin House.
FOOD INTOLERANCES With all of the special events that I do in the community....I have realized that there is a growing problem affecting many people. Food intolerances have become a very common thing; gluten, dairy, eggs, spices, vanilla just to mention a few. Once diagnosed, this means that to feel better one must find other alternatives. This is where the challenge comes in, first accepting that changes in the diet need to occur quickly and not really knowing what is out there to help make this transition easier. Where to turn for answers and support? Celiac disease (a condition that damages the lining of the small intestine and prevents it from absorbing parts of food that are important for staying healthy). The damage is due to a reaction to eating gluten (this gives elasticity to dough, helping it rise and keep its shape and gives the final product its chewy texture), which is found in wheat, barley, rye, and possibly oats. Are you aware that there is a local Celiac support group right here in Cornwall?? For more information e-mail Mary Brink at brinks@sympatico.ca
organic and wholesome life should attend this Healthy Living Wellness Fair. This is a great way to come and support local businesses that are there for you to come and discover what they have to offer. Expect cooking demos, taste testing, great natural/organic health products, gluten free/ food intolerance homemade goods, local natural farms, amazing health fitness options….this promises to be the first of many. We believe that quality is the key and this is what you will feel when you walk into the hall. This promises to be a great interactive event …don’t miss out!!! Please, spread the word any way that you can, if you know someone living with intolerances or just looking for great natural, local, organic goods…this will be the place to be….. Come live and see what we are all about…I promise that you will not regret it….hope to see many of you at this one of a kind event! In health… Sylvie Thibert (The Health Nut) thehealthnut@cogeco.ca, www.thehealthnut.ca, 613-931-3119
Congratulations Michela DiStefano!
Michela DiStefano, a 16 year old grade 11 La Citadelle student, has recently been awarded not a first, but a second dance scholarship to a school in located in Los Angeles. She was first there in July 2012 and performed at the Carnival Ball where the choreographers were so impressed by the promising dancer that they offered her to return. Candy and Alanna Pollard from Studio C Dance School have been key instruments in helping Michela grow into the person and dancer she has become. Congratulations to Michela and kudos to Studio C!
Once diagnosed it can become stressful, depressing and overwhelming to try figuring out what their new diet will be. It is a very scary and lonely feeling all of a sudden being told that all that you were doing up to this moment can no longer be.
After a quick e-mail to Mary Brink a couple of weeks ago, this event was born. It has all fallen into place in a very short time. We truly believe that it is time for all of you to see what is offered to you, here locally. We approached an amazing group of local and surrounding area businesses, very unique, original and enthusiastic individuals, that we feel will surely help you feel like there is a light at the end of the tunnel. It will surely bring a smile to your face. This event is open to everyone. Anyone wanting to live a natural,
SNIPPETS OF NEWS THIS WEEK from www.theseeker.ca International Women’s Day breakfast on Saturday March 2nd
The Cornwall and District Labour Council formally invite you to attend our annual International Women’s Day breakfast on Saturday, March 2nd, at 8:30 a.m., in Cornwall at the Best Western on Vincent Masse Drive. March 8th marks women’s efforts over the years to attain justice and equality for themselves and their children. International Women’s Day is a time for women and men around the world to commemorate women’s struggles and celebrate their achievements. The United Nations formally proclaimed March 8 International Women’s Day in 1975. Individual tickets are $15.00. Reserve a table (of 8) for $115.00. To reserve, please contact Elaine MacDonald at 938-7763, or elainemacdonald@cogeco.ca. Please make cheques payable to the Cornwall & District Labour Council and mail with list of participant names to P.O. Box 295, Cornwall, ON K6H 5T1. Elaine MacDonald President of the Cornwall & District Labour Council.
Guest Speaker: Jill O’Reilly, head organizer of Acorn, Ottawa With Michelle Walrond, Living Wage Campaign
The breakfast promises to be a very positive and energizing event. Bring your family, your partners, your friends, workmates and neighbors. All ages welcome. -Elaine MacDonald President of the Cornwall & District Labour Council
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by Kris Ward
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Being on the Other Side This week, I feel more like myself than I have in a long time. It may seem like a strange statement, but it is true. I realize that since the move, I have not been as outgoing, and that dreaded shell that I sometimes retreat to, was so inviting especially with the cold weather. I stay at my desk and eat lunch; I work long hours and then head home. This has been my routine. With a temporary life, it may be the safe bet. Fortunately, this past week, I was invited to attend two business functions; one in Kingston and one in Cornwall. Both were shortnotice and I jumped at the chance. First on deck was the Kingston Chamber of Commerce mixer. This would be an excellent opportunity to meet some of the Kingston business people, learn more about the businesses and services offered in my new city. It felt a little odd since I worked for the Cornwall one for years and used to organize the mixers, so walking in I couldn’t help but draw comparisons. It reminded me of the Business to Business showcases. Booths lined the hotel and large section of food was presented with servers mingling throughout offering hors d’oeuvres.
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When I first arrived with a colleague, I heard my name in the parking lot, I figured it was just a coincidence, since I am a newcomer, but no, it was a former client of mine that has also recently relocated here and we were able to catch up.
My colleague introduced me to some of the attendees and then I broke off on my own and explored. I passed by each booth, introduced myself, picked up materials and cards to learn more about them. This was a midweek event and set the tone for the rest of the week. I thanked my colleague for the invitation and shared that I felt like my old self and appreciated the gesture. A few days later another invitation was extended by the same colleague and this time it was for a Cornwall event that I used to be a part of, the Chamber Business Excellence Awards and Citizen of the Year Dinner; the 25th anniversary. First stop, get a new dress, since I know this is one event where people go full out and after the move, I gave away most of my glamour dresses feeling like there was no need for them and if an occasion came up, it was an opportunity to buy one. After trying on over 20 dresses, I found the one I had envisioned. It was a flattering black dress, not too décolleté, it grazed the knee and was a silky dress that gathered in sections. It was the one for me. I had a bolero jacket at home that I could wear with it. It was sleeveless and past experience showed me that with temperature fluctuations, it is good to bring a cover just in case. I finished the outfit with a nice pair of heels and a statement necklace that garnered attention.
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with; by the warm greeting I received it was evident this was a big part of my life. We left early to make it back at a decent hour, so we said our goodbyes and as I glanced back at the world I was such a big part of, I didn’t feel remorse or disappointment, it was a great chapter and one I am proud of. I touched many lives and will always have memories and friendships that are not hindered by distance. I was back home by 11:40pm. Quite appropriate that this Cinderella made it back before twelve. Yes, being on the other side brings a different perspective and a refreshed attitude. Now it is time for me to carve out a new life and enjoy my new adventures with wonderful memories to guide my way.
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My colleagues and I headed out on Saturday late afternoon and would be back the same evening. Travelling with colleagues is a great way to get to know them. When we arrived, I wasn’t sure how I would feel, going from host to guest is quite a transition, but the welcoming faces, the hugs and kisses I received from attendees made me realize how lucky I am. I only shared my attendance with my best friend, to everyone else, my attendance was a surprise. I didn’t get a chance to say goodbye to a lot of people before I officially moved, so in a lot of cases, this is the first time I have seen them in 6 months plus. It was a spectacular evening, and I was pleased with the selections of the awards. I was choked up by David Petrynka’s speech and the evident love that is shared in their family, Andre Pommier receiving the BreakOut award was fitting, he is a kind hearted man and his speech that included the street he grew up on Yates, which was also mine, took me back to that time when I first met him as a school age girl, Gilles Latour’s obvious surprise at his award for Ambassador; can’t think of a more deserving first recipient, Milton Ellis as Citizen of the Year, and all the recipients. I was a little choked up at the montage celebrating 25 years, most of those photos I saw live and seeing Doug Randlett sent a sharp pain to my chest, since he is no longer with us.
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Eagles’ Nest Grand Finale gives away $6,000 to 3 local businesses “The Eagles asked some really difficult questions,” said contestant and third place winner Megan Crossthwaite RMT. “It caused me to really think about my business goals.” You owners are cordialy invited 5 local business walked into to a nest of Business Eagles
on Wednesday evening, FinaleOf The Grand hoping to win some of the the Eagle’s Nest $6,000 prize moneyPlan that Competition Business was being offered. Join panelists Julia Lucio, Brock Frost and
Francois Desormaux as they evaluate and crown The top winner was Brett winner Thompsonthe owner of of the competition on February Cracked Up, a foundation27th at 7pm LIVE at the Cornwall Civic Complex repair business.
Dr. Joel Leger and Dr. Kylie Draper, owners of Cornwall Spine Care Plus+ and winners of the $2,000 second place prize, agreed that entering the competition was worth the effort. “We would definitely recommend this competition to other business owners.” The 3 Business Eagles were quite interested in the potential viability of the contestant businesses asking each what their vision was for the future, and how they planned to make that happen. This was all taken into consideration when choosing the winners.
“The $3,000 will certainly go a long way to bump up our marketing,” said Mr. Thompson. “I definitely would like to expand my activity in google If you can’t make it, watch on TV COGECO! adwords advertising, and I will consider other advertising options as well.”
The Grand Finale of the Eagles’ Nest Business Competition – Cornwall’s version of the popular Dragon’s Den TV show – was held on Wednesday evening with 5 local businesses making their “pitch” to the Eagles panel. Demonstrations featured one of the Eagles’ enjoying a massage, furniture refinishing and a polyurethane crack filler reacting inside a plastic bottle.
The 3 Eagles (pictured above L to R) included Francois Desormeaux the Executive Director of the SD&G Community Futures Development Corporation, Julia Lucio owner of Versa Core Tech Services and co-owner of The Seeker Newspaper and Brock Frost owner of The Frost Group. Each of these 3 sponsoring businesses are credited with providing the $6,000 cash that was given away to the winners.
“Choosing the winners was not an easy task for our 3 Eagles to make,” said Candy Pollard of the Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre. “There was a lively discussion for close to 15 minutes before they were able to come to a consensus. Participants included above from left to right: Brett Thompson – Cracked Up Dr. Joel Leger – Cornwall Spine Care Plus+ Tracey Doogan – Red Wind Studio Megan Crossthwaite – Registered Massage Therapist John Lister – Fashionography www.EaglesNestBPC.com
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The Agapè Centre received rolls and rolls of pennies daily during their penny drive which recently ended with a draw for an IPOD. ComputerSense Cornwall graciously donated an 8GB Ipod Touch and the lucky winner Amanda Chaulk-Hicks was overjoyed with her prize.
Amanda Chaulk-Hicks won an Ipod Touch thanks to sponsor ComputerSense.
“With pennies on their way out, this was a good way to get everyone in the community who had pennies lying around to donate them to the Agapè Centre. This snippet was from the Seeker Every little bit helps us feed website www.theseeker.ca families in need.” said Alyssa Blais, Executive Director of the Agapè Visit often as community news Centre
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The pennies collected will provide more than 300 children with healthy school snacks from Agapè’s food bank. The Agapè Centre and its clients appreciate the community’s generous support of the penny drive.
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SEEKERS PEOPLE IN THE “LOUPE” some early campaigning going on between Great Scott!! Mayor Kilger with Albert, as some cash
was flashed by Bob, but was quickly put away (not to be accused of influencing the vote!!!), as we all chuckled at the friendship between these two.
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Albert turns 100 years old! Article and photos by Bob Sloan
On Tuesday February 25th Albert Scott of Cornwall reached an incredible personal milestone by celebrating his 100th birthday! Albert may not be Cornwall’s only centenarian, but when you meet him, you will be amazed at his youthfulness and gusto. In fact his doctor predicts he is headed to be a supercentenarian of 110 and maybe even 120 years old!
After learning about his special party held at Bruyere’s last Saturday, I contacted Kathryn Dubé, his daughter, for permission to cover their story. I explained that I had never met a centenarian and would love the chance to meet him, and scratch that off of my bucket list. In fact I was preparing for my own dad’s 90th birthday this September, and with my dad being so healthy maybe Albert could share a few tips for him. Without hesitation, I was more than welcomed to attend and see what turning 100 was all about! My expectations of Albert’s arrival were pretty much stereotypical, with thoughts of seeing a frail old man hobbling in, escorted by a nurse, with tubes attached to an oxygen tank, and either sitting in a wheel chair or using a walker. Boy, I could not have been more wrong! I was absolutely dumbfounded when he arrived unescorted with only a cane that seemed to be nothing more than a prop. When he saw my camera, he stopped and started to do a jig, and said “I’m here for my party – I’m ready to have fun – which way do I go!” He was so excited to be here. It was incredible.
He continues to live on his own, and is quite a witty and friendly approachable guy. I asked him what he thinks helped him to reach this special age while remaining so healthy? Here is what 5 Generations Albert had to say. “I never smoked, or Carson, Chelsea Back Row: L – R Bailey Marsolas, Vicki drank. I exercised lots, mostly Marsolas, Christine Marsolas n Carso n Sharo , Scott rt Albe R biking and walking. I always ate – L Front Row: well including a healthy diet of meat, fruit and vegetables. I believe that someone above is looking after me.” Albert came to Cornwall when he was ten from Northern Ontario, and remained here ever since. He worked many jobs, and eventually was employed at Courtalds where he worked for thirty years until he retired. He and his wife volunteered countless hours with the church where Albert would sing and his wife would play the 5 Generations guitar. He Back Row: L- R Sharon Carson, was a lay Alima Owana Front Row: L-R Albe rt minister Scott, Mameeka Owana (on his knee ), Debbie Lamberger and even belonged to a Barbershop Quartet. Although he may be fully retired, he still has a healthy Albert’s Children: Scott network of Grant Back Row: L – R Virginia Meyer, Judith Ganeau, Front Row: L – R Sharon Carson, Albert Scott, Kathryn Dubé friends in his apartment building where he resides, and he is surrounded with family who keep in touch with him frequently. When weather permits he can be seen out for his daily walks.
The dining room was filled with family members beaming affection. Many had traveled thousands of miles just to share Albert’s moment in the spotlight. One distant traveller from Chilliwack, BC was the youngest of all, Mameeka Owana, who is the great, great granddaughter, merely 97 years younger than Albert. Displayed were numerous family photos, memories and mementos, including a family tree that listed all the clan’s connections. As an outsider, it was wonderful to observe the reunion amongst the Scott’s as the room had an unusual energy. There was a buzz of pride amongst them at having a family member turning 100 years old! Before long I was accepted as the official family photographer and was kept busy snapping shots with multiple cameras so everyone could be in the picture.
When you turn 100, governments take notice! Of the 7 citations that he will receive, Mayor Bob Kilger, MP Guy Lauzon, and Executive Secretary Marilyn McMahon representing Jim MacDonnell were on hand to present and congratulate. There seemed to be
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Albert has an impressive following with 5 children, 12 grand children, 17 greatgrand children and 7 great-great grand children. He boasts 5 generations 3 times over – wow! Albert had celebrated marriage for 63 years and lost the love of his life, Myrla (Pyke) back in 2001.
Is longevity an inherited coincidence or are there really things you can do to increase your chances of living a longer fuller life? After being with Albert and researching the internet for centenarians, there was certainly strong evidence that suggests this to be true. One Canadian Government site that discusses aged Canadians suggests there are 7 distinct attributes inherent to longevity. “eat well; keep physically active; use sun protection; limit alcohol; avoid tobacco use; stay socially connected; and get regular medical exams”
Another good site to visit to learn more is www.everythingzoomer.com which charts the number of centenarians in Canada from 2001 to 2061. Albert is one of about 6,000 Canadians who are currently 100 years old, and by the time the bulge of the baby boomers peaks around 2056 there will exponentially be close to 64,000.
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With John Fogerty in mind, we’re not too late to beat the drum and hold the phone because the sun came out today. We will soon be born again with new grass on fields all over Cornwall and area. The song Centerfield plays a lot on my ipod these days as I get ramped up about Spring. Because with Spring comes spring training for Major League Baseball. There’s a buzz around the Toronto Blue Jays that hasn’t been around since the early 90’s and their World Series Championship teams. The influx of new, proven, quality pitching (see Dickey, Johnson, Buerhle) as well as bats and defense (see Cabrera, Reyes and Bonifacio) means the AL East will continue to be the premier division in all of baseball. Round out the pitching staff with an ace in the making (Brendan Morrow) as well Ricky Romero hopefully having a rebound season and that’s a formidable top five rotation. With the emergence of Brett Lawrie, Colby Rasmus and Edwin Encarnacion the Blue Jays have a formidable line up that’s headed by Jose Bautista. If JP Arencibia and Adam Lind have average seasons, that’d be more than good enough support for the main players. With a bench that includes the up and coming Anthony Gose as well as Maicer Izturis and Raja Davis, my prediction is that Toronto won’t have to turn the standings upside down to find themselves in first place.
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World Day of Prayer Ecumenical Worship Service at 2 pm. Salvation Army Cornwall Community Church,500 York St. Singles 55+ Meetup & Activity Night from 7 pm to 10:30 pm. The Seaway Center, 1010 Guy St. Email: singles55PlusGroup@yahoo.ca for more information Réunion spéciale à 15h30 Centre Charles-Émile-Claude, 146-B rue chevrier. Plus d’info: 613.932.1035 Tricot Treat Imports will be opening their new boutique on Friday, March 1, 2013. The boutique features exquisite Turkish and European-style fashion accessories, gifts and home decor. Visit them at 17½ Second St. East in Cornwall. Business hours are 9:30 am – 6:00 pm, Mon. – Sat. Cornwall Budget Steering Committee Broadcasting live from City Hall, TVCOGECO presents coverage of the Cornwall City Council budget steering committee proceedings. Next broadcast: Friday, March 1st at 9 am Dinner Out At RCAFA Wing 424 from 4:30 pm. Music after 5 pm. 240 Water St. W. Features: chowder, fish & chips, pork scallopini with white wine garlic cream sauce, mashed potatoes & veggies. Growing together art exhibition opening reception- OBO STudio 7pm to 9pm – 44 Pitt Street
SATURDAY March 2 Vagina Monologues 15th Anniversary Presentation March 2, 2013 Saturday, March 2nd at 6:30 pm. Ramada Inn, 805 Brookdale Ave. Tickets on sale at Scotia Bank, Brookdale Center & benefit Sexual Assault Support Services for Women
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Soup & Sandwich Lunch from 11:30 am to 1 pm. St. Andrew’s-St.Mark’s United Church, Johnson Cr., Long Sault. Cost:6$ with take out available
SUNDAY March 3
Air, Army & Sea Cadets Zone Shoot Air Rifle Competition Sunday, March 3rd at 8 am. Cornwall Armoury, 505 4th St. W. Winning team moves on to the provincial competition. St. Peter’s Parish CWL Share the Wealth Card Party 7:30 pm. 2900 2nd St. E. Cash & door prizes. Light lunch & coffee served. Admission: 5$ Encore Seniors Barbeque Chicken Dinner from 4:30 pm to 6 pm. Cornwall Legion, 415 2nd W. Tickets: 12$ available by calling 613.937.1525 or at the Legion. I AM WOMAN Conference & Trade Show from 10am to 4pm. Cornwall Civic Complex, 100 Water St. E. Admission: 10$. Net proceeds benefit Sexual Assault Support Services for Women Pro-Life Cornwall Annual Spaghetti Supper – K of C Hall corner Amelia and 2nd St. E. $8.00 for adults, Free for children 12 and under Take-outs available 7pm
WED March 6
Ladies Auxiliary Euchre Party at 1:30 pm. Blessed Sacrament Church Hall, 321 Tollgate Rd. E. Prizes & lunch served. Moccasin Model Railroad Club Meeting at 7:30 pm. St. Mathews Lutheran Church, 1509 2nd St. W. CareFor Health & Wellness Clinic 9 am to 12 noon, Centre Charles Emile Claude, 146 Chevrier St. Registered nurse on site for general health checks. No appointment necessary. SMART CITY TOASTMASTERS CLUB- offers you the opportunity to learn communication skills and gives you the practical leadership experience in a positive environment. Meetings are on the 1st&3rd Wednesdays of each month@ St. Lawrence Secondary School (library), 1450 2nd St. East. 6:45 to 8:45 pm. Info: Bob LeBrun(613)932-4792 or Claudette Pilon(613)938-2394.
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Worship and the word. 10:30 at Fountaingate Christian Assembly. 949 Mohawk Drive
Venir célébrer la Journée de la femme de 13h30 à 16h. Centre Charles-Émile-Claude, 146-B rue Chevrier. Les billets seront en vente au bureau.
Akwesasnro:non Potluck social Mohawk Nation Longhouse to plan for the March 23rd Move the Border People’s Fire. 7pm
SLC STUDENT UNION OPEN MIC from 6-9pm In the Shark Tank, go Sharks!
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OPEN MIC MONDAYS @ THE GLEN Monday, March 4th, starts at 8:00pm
TUESDAY March 5
Cornwall Newcomers Club Meeting Welcoming women new to the area in the last 3 years on Tuesday, March
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March 9 Final Farewell for Zellers Employees Past & Present – Cornwall Legion – $20 Buffet Supper: 7 – 8:30 p.m. Dance / DJ: 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. March 9 THE NORMANS KITCHEN PARTY 3:30pm At the Glengarrian Pub
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You are invited to a viewing of Miss Representation, a 90-minute documentary film. The viewing is scheduled for March 10th at 1:00 pm in the Program Room at the Cornwall Public Library. Written and directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the film exposes how mainstream U.S. media contribute to the limited and often disparaging portrayals of women and girls. In a society where media is a major force shaping cultural norms, the collective message that our young women and men overwhelmingly receive is that a woman’s value and power lie in her youth, beauty, and sexuality.
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Stories from teenage girls and interviews with politicians, journalists, entertainers, activists and academics, like Condoleezza Rice, Nancy Pelosi, Katie Couric, Rachel Maddow, Margaret Cho, Rosario Dawson and Gloria Steinem build momentum as Miss Representation accumulates startling facts and statistics that will give the audience new perspectives and insights.
This event is sponsored by the Canadian Federation of University Women Cornwall & Area. We look forward to seeing you at the viewing. Price of admission is free and donations of a jar of peanut butter to support the local food bank are welcome. Thank you. For further information on this media release, please contact: Alyssa Blais, CFUW Member 613.361.0332 alyssa@politigal.ca
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The Written word VS The Visual Image Being both a writer and a visual artist I often wonder to myself which, if I had to choose, would I be willing to give up in order to focus on the other? I hope that I never find myself in this position but if I did what would I do. The beauty of Art in general is that every form tells a story, sometimes that story is sad, sometimes it’s happy and sometimes it is thought provoking. Whatever it is, it’s there to share something or some part of the artist with the world. Most art forms are visual in some respect and although music or even a book for that matter could be shared by listening, their enjoyment is enhanced by using our visual senses. Reading a book as opposed to listening to it allows the viewer to create the visual imagery at a speed comfortable to the individual. Seeing your favorite band perform is always more exciting and personal than just hearing the music. Visual Art and dancing do not require anything more than your visual senses in order to enjoy. This allows for a greater audience to share the experience without the need for interpretation or even hearing for that matter. So does any art form have an advantage over others? The written word can be shared with the visual and hearing impaired; dance can be enjoyed by the hearing impaired as could Visual Art but would be a challenge for the visually impaired to appreciate; music can be enjoyed by hearing (sound vibrations) and visually impaired. On the other hand for a visually impaired person the written word can be shared verbally and music can be appreciated anytime. It would seem that the written word is the most versatile of all the artistic disciplines as even someone with both visual and hearing impairment can read a book through the use of braille. If your impairment is being unable to appreciate art, well, sorry there is little to no hope for you.
Even knowing this I think that if the choice had to be made I personally would choose Visual Art. Visual Art is in my soul and I think if every artist that had multiple talents were faced with the same choice there would be one out of the many talents they had that would be as hard to give up as volunteering to chop off their right (or left for that matter) foot. This is because Art comes from the heart and soul. There is no logic to it nor is there any right or wrong, it just is. Unlike other businesses we rarely choose to create our art based on more people can be exposed to this other than that. A fact many writers are glad of. Thank goodness most of us will never have to worry about choosing one or another. I am also grateful that there are so many ways for us to both share and enjoy our art.
PULLING STRINGS by Chuck Leclair
POSTCARDS FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY BRAIN by Sandra Taylor Hedges
SEEKING THE ARTS . SEEKING THE ARTS Let’s all have a piece of pie Hey Cornwall Folk,
In the past, I have never really liked musicals…….don’t know why, but it is true. With that said and in my defense, my experience concerning the concept of a musical was limited to only watching the odd one on the infamous television, usually on a Sunday afternoon, usually The Sound of Music, cue orchestra……Dually noted, I never actually had the experience of viewing a live musical, nor had an inclination to seek one out. That all changed a few Fridays ago! Of course I mean Chicago! My “Cornwall Chicago” story starts when I was anxiously waiting in the lobby at Aultsville Hall prior to the second Friday night soiree. Ticket in hand, a few of us tardy folk had to wait to shuffle in, as the first act was winding down. The usher had mentioned that she didn’t want to open the door due to the fact that the commotion may disturb the actors and musicians. Rightfully so, we were all waiting in anticipation for the doors of culture to be opened. Despite being visually challenged, the small group of latecomers were still able to hear what was going on behind those doors. The sound of singing, the sound of an orchestra, the sound of laughing and the sound of clapping......Act 1 done, cue usher to open the door, we’re in!
In addition to my urge to seek out a live musical, I was also in attendance to support a good friend of mine, who was playing the title character of Amos. For readers who aren’t familiar with this character, Amos is constantly being dumped on in life. In my own thought and as a compliment to my friend’s performance, I believe a link could be made to the woes of Amos and the perception of culture in our fair city. With that said, there is so much local talent in Cornwall and Area and we should continue to support all local cultural activities. Personally, I view SVTC’s version of Chicago as a catalyst of what can be accomplished using the medium of community. I was both amazed and inspired at all the hard work that went into putting on such a musical production. Consequently to this praise, I overheard some people talk to the tune that most people involved in the musical did not receive compensation. My buddy “Amos Hart Aubin” would righteously reply to this by saying something like…..we do it for the love of the stage! If anybody sees my pal “Amos Heart Aubin”, for points of compensation, tell him I would have gladly paid $40 for my ticket. “It is not necessary to understand music; it is only necessary that one enjoy it” Leopold Stokowski “As our heart beats, the music is playing” Chuck Leclair
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As a final thought, I just realized that I can put the words I write into my visual art and in a way keep both! Problem solved. 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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SEEKING THE ARTS . SEEKING THE ARTS THE SEEKER TO PUBLISH LOCAL THROUGH THE LENS PHOTOGRAPHERS Article by Jason Setnyk 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. “I discovered a passion for photography with a particular interest in natural landscapes”, says Bissonnette who actively participates and shares photos and resources on the page.
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Claude Bissonnette will be the first of hopefully many photographers to have their work featured and published in the print edition of The Seeker newspaper. Two of Claude’s photos can be seen here to the right. “I was contacted by The Seeker to see if we would be interested to contribute photos to their newspaper. Special thanks to Jason Setnyk for arranging this”, explains Bissonnette. Every second week The Seeker hopes to publish a photograph by a different local photographer from the Cornwall area (including the Counties of SDSG and Akwesasne). According to Bissonnette, “It is great for a local newspaper, The Seeker, helping our local group of photographers and possibly in return you might consider using their services in the future.
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How Can I Stay on Track for Retirement? Living paycheque to paycheque? Unexpected expenses regularly throwing your retirement savings goals off-track? This is a good time to schedule a financial planning checkup with a financial advisor. The key to staying on track for retirement is having a plan. And, contrary to what you may think, developing a pro-active plan is just as important (perhaps more) when money is tight than when it's not. A good wealth-building plan is one that not only structures investments positioned for growth but also engages in sound financial planning that takes into account your current income and likely future needs. Whether you are just starting out in your career or nearing retirement age, a pro-active financial plan needs to be created, monitored and maintained to help you develop the consistency and discipline needed to achieve your financial goals. So, how can a plan get you back on-track?
• How much do I owe? • What are my current monthly expenses? • How much am I saving each month? • Do I have the appropriate amount of insurance? Next, your advisor and you will talk about your future financial needs, including how much money you may need in retirement. Your plan may also involve developing strategies to improve your savings outlook and uncover any untapped opportunities, such as: • Catching up on unused RRSP room • Taking advantage of income splitting with a lower-earning spouse • Maximizing TFSA contributions • Moving non-registered investments to a TFSA • Adjusting your asset allocation or investment mix in accordance with risk tolerance Most importantly, remember that a financial advisor is there to help you, and not to judge what you have or haven't accomplished financially. To create your own customized investment strategy, speak with a financial advisor and start taking some small steps to greater savings toward your retirement or other life goals. Edward Jones, Member Canadian Investor Protection Fund.
First, working with a professional financial advisor will enable you to assess where you are today, financially speaking. Many investors think they can do this on their own, but, unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Reviewing your current financial position with an advisor will help uncover any gaps and issues. Important questions include: What are my current assets, including my investments and home?
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SEEKERS SNIPPETS - SEEKERS SNIPPETS Over $3000 Raised at Agape Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser Article and Photo by Jason Setnyk Cornwall Ontario — Over $3000 was raised for the Agape Centre during a spaghetti dinner which featured country southern-rock band Switchgear. Alyssa Blais, Executive Director of the Agapè Centre, describes it as an “incredible night. Funtastic, let’s do it again!”. Congratulations to the Agape and everyone who participated in the fundraiser!
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SNIPPETS OF NEWS THIS WEEK from www.theseeker.ca General Rick Hillier Comes to Cornwall
The Cornwall & Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with TD Bank Group is pleased to announce that former Chief of Defence Staff General Rick Hillier, Senior Advisor TD Bank Group will be its special luncheon guest. The announcement was made by the association’s President, Kevin Hargreaves.
“We’re delighted to welcome General Rick Hillier to Cornwall and to the Chamber’s special luncheon,” states Hargreaves. “We are pleased to partner with one of Canada’s leading financial institutions and want to thank TD Bank Group for making this possible.” General Rick Hillier joined TD Bank Group in September 2008 as a Senior Advisor. He has gained an enviable reputation for his highly tuned leadership skills and is in demand across Canada as an outstanding and engaging speaker. His remarks as guest speaker at the Chamber luncheon will focus on leadership from his perspective and how it can be applied in the professional business world. He is highly respected as a consummate leader and is the author of the #1 National Best Seller A Soldier First as well as Leadership, 50 Points of Wisdom for Today’s Leaders, an inspirational collection of leadership principles. A 40 year veteran of the Canadian Forces, the highly decorated Hillier has had an illustrious and colourful career. He has held a number of postings in Petawawa, Montreal, Ottawa, Lahr, Germany and Fort Hood, Texas. In January 1998, he led Operation Recuperation, the Canadian Forces’ intervention in the paralyzing ice storm and went on to command the Multinational Division in Bosnia-Herzegovina. He was also selected as Commander of the NATO-led International Security Assistance force in Kabul, Afghanistan.
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In 2003, he was named Chief of the Land Staff, commanding the Canadian Army and in 2005, was named Chief of the Defence Staff, Canada’s most senior military officer. During his tenure in the Defence portfolio, he gained considerable notoriety for his straight talk and total commitment to the men and women under his command. The Chamber luncheon with its special guest will be presented at the NAV Centre on Wednesday, March 27. Tickets are $25.00 and are available at the Chamber office, www.cornwallchamber.com or by calling 613-933-4004.
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YIPPEE KI YAY MOTHER RUSSIA!!! Did you go see it? Did you see Die Hard 5? Did you see A Good Day to Die Hard? Well let me tell you….I did! Absolutely the worst. Can I go back and pretend that Die Hard ended with 3? Yes even worse than Bruce Willis listening to C.C.R. in the last one, and trying to explain to the younger generation what real music is. (I personally liked Die Hard 4 – Kevin Smith was in it!) So I owe you all $8. If you actually read this column, look me up. I’ll get you the cash. The big question is why didn’t they stop at 4? Four made sense. John McClane was relic. The beat cop, turned national hero, returns to face a cyber-terrorist who kidnaps McClane’s daughter Lucy (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), and who John rescues while also saving the US economy from collapsing. If only Obama had some of McClane in him. We now fast-forward to a few years later. John is older. He’s grumpier. And he’s searching for his son, who he thinks is selling drugs in Russia. He gets a lead from a cop who searches for Jack (Jai Courtney) and finds out he’s in prison in Russia. Of course Jack is CIA, and is deep, deep undercover.
So dad travels to Russia, gets there just in time for his son’s court date (literally just in time) and when the bombs go off and the bullets start flying, John McClane comes to the rescue again…although much to the chagrin of Jr. who smashes his fist on the van steering wheel yelling “Damn you McClane!” And John McClane yells “I’m on vacation!” while he fires off countless rounds with a machine gun. Which is an homage to Billy Crystal’s character in City Slickers I guess, or Richard Dreyfuss in What About Bob. Funny thing is McClane isn’t on vacation. Now the car chase on the freeway is awesome and I have to admit at that point I was writhing in my seat. This is gonna be awesome I thought to myself. Yeah, that was the best part of the movie. So essentially the next hour is filled with ridiculous events, (yes even for Die Hard) a lot of father-knows-best moments, and “I love you boy, let’s go kill some Russians” – What is this 1982? Are we still in the cold war with Russia? I have to admit I even fell asleep for part of it. Bruce Willis was much more believable in RED, which came out in 2010, where he plays a retired CIA assassin, who is labeled RED - Retired Extremely Dangerous. Yes, RED 2 comes out in August and looks really good in the trailer…of course so did Die Hard 5. Don’t go see DIE HARD 5. I know I told you to before it came out. I’m sorry. I don’t know what came over me. I expected something great. It’s really not a Good Day to Die Hard. It’s a good day to save your money…or go see Warm Bodies. Zombie Love! Until my next review, keep your popcorn salty! Peace out! See I’m still stuck in 1982….Damn you John McClane!
KNOW YOUR PLACE by Alyssa Blais
REEL FISH STORIES By John Earle
Is it raining bullets Reel Geeks?
I spent some time this week-end at Eco Farm Day at the Ramada Inn. The keynote speaker, Maude Barlow blew me away with some of her jawdropping statistics. I had no idea, to the extent that Maude indicated, that we were experiencing a world crisis water shortage, even in Canada. And as she strongly conveyed, we need to wrap our heads around our world running out of water. It's a human right and it is incredibly important that we recognize this. We need water for our everyday survival. We think we have loads of it as water covers 70 percent of the earth, however only 2.5 % is fresh and from that we only have access to about 0.006 %. Our Canadian water is a natural resource and although seemingly abundant, if we continue the way we are going, for example, our Great Lakes will be bone dry in 80 years. That seems implausible to me. However, in 2005, an agreement was signed among various US states, Quebec and Ontario that despite its intention to prevent the dispersing of water from the Great Lakes, this agreement allows bottling companies to take water out of the Great Lakes and at the same time, weaken the Canadian government to protect the Great Lakes.
Here is another distressing fact, although there are some water protection laws in place, shockingly these laws do not apply to metal mining companies. What this means is that those kinds of companies can have lakes and rivers reclassified to allow toxic waste dumped into the water which has already happened in British Columbia and Newfoundland! Noxious waste =poison water. Fixing the water crisis will take time and effort and we, as individuals may not want to join the “water-warrior” bandwagon. That’s ok, however I believe we can do something easy, immediate and save us a few dollars to lessen the loss of our precious resource water. It is as simple as this: STOP buying bottled water and drink tap water. Bottled water leads to water shortages and contributes to the growing threats of water scarcity. Canada is a net exporter of bottled water and bottling companies extract so much water from our springs and aquifers that whole watersheds are under threat. The manufacturing of bottled water also requires vast amounts of water, 3 to 5 liters of water as a matter of fact, to produce just one liter bottle! There are many more reasons; too many to mention in this article and you can find out more on this website: http://www.canadians.org/water/issues/Blue_Communities What’s amazing is that our Cornwall tap water is a clean, safe source of water to drink. I just recently read that for five years in a row, the City of Cornwall’s Drinking Water System scored a perfect inspection rating from the Ontario Ministry of Environment. As our Canadian’s water is vulnerable, supporting our publicly-owned local tap water is just one easy way to help with the water crisis. Drink from the tap and know that your efforts will help reduce waste in our landfills, lessen the global water crisis and decrease greenhouse gas emissions by making this one small change.
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HEADING FOR HAPPY with Sara Murphy
Stepping into the love you deserve So, you want to be happy. You want that great love relationship- the one with open communication and a solid, trustworthy partner. You see others around you moving forward and things in your neck of the woods seem to be stuck on rewind. Heartache after heartache. One failed relationship followed by another. When will it end? The truth is- it ends when YOU say it ends. Period. But first, how did you get in this mess? And how do you find the way to where you truly want to be? Many of us have journeyed through life trying to dodge a million negative external messages. We heard them from the media, classmates, even our friends and family. Sometimes it was implied. Sometimes it was thrown right into our faces. You’re not good enough. You aren’t pretty enough, young enough, thin enough, popular enough or rich enough. You are not worthy.
Certain family members, friends, teachers and love partners might have reinforced these negative messages. Some relationships may have been unavoidable, but others we chose. By choosing to surround ourselves with people who did not support us or accept us for who we were, we reinforced these hindering messages. Soon, we began to believe them and not ourselves. I repetitively allowed partners into my life that treated me badly. At one point, I assumed that if these intelligent, successful men didn’t believe I was worthy, then I couldn’t possibly be worthy. This cycle continued until I allowed my own inner voice to take the podium. Hey, you! Yeah, you. It’s me, your inner voice. What is wrong with you? Have you not had enough?! Are you done punishing yourself? Are you over it? Have you finally come to the conclusion that what’s-her-name-so-and-so is not more deserving of love and happiness than you? YOU are worthy. Your happiness is right in front of you….stop stepping over it and ignoring it and step into it! And there it was- the TRUTH. All these years of letting others tell me what I was worth and what I deserved! It made me so angry how I had given up my right to be well treated and cared for. I took that anger and used it to fuel a new passion- a quest to fill my life with all the goodness I deserve and all the wonderful experiences that God wants me to have. I swore I would spend the rest of this lifetime showing myself the love that others had neglected to. I embarked on a journey of self-love, self-care and healing…because deep down I KNEW that I deserved it. I had always known this. I had just ignored it. The only one standing between you and the love you deserve is YOU. Step out of your own way and into the love that YOU deserve. Sara Murphy is a freelance journalist, musician, cancer survivor, community cheerleader and mom. To reach Sara for questions or comments, email saramurphymedia@gmail.com You can also visit her websites at www.saramurphymusic.com or www.saramurphymedia.com
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Dear Sleepless, Thank you for the great question. Don’t be afraid of the things that go bump in the night. Irritating though they are, they are just an annoyance and will cause no damage to your home or furnace. But I understand your irritation especially in the middle of the night.
I’ll start by asking you a question or two. Does your duct work have a flexible fabric connector where it meets the furnace? Is this the original furnace to the house or has a newer model been retrofitted to previously existing ductwork? The flexible connection eliminates the transmission of any vibrations caused by the furnace blower down the length of the duct line. A modern system should have a flex connector on both the supply and return lines where they connect to the furnace plenum. The plenum is the large duct box which sits atop the furnace and houses the air conditioning coil and humidifier and feeds the ducts which distribute air throughout the house. If the furnace has been retrofitted and still uses the existing ductwork, it wouldn’t have been resized (if necessary) to accommodate the different airflow or output of the new furnace. So where if may not have made noise with the original furnace, if the new furnace has a stronger blower, the increased pressure inside the plenum may cause it to bellow out when the blower comes on. When this happens, typically the top of the plenum will pop outwards causing the gong like sound which then echoes down the length of the duct. Picture the lid of a pickle jar when you first break the seal. That satisfying pop is the same differential pressure acting on a slightly concave lid although on a much smaller scale. The same thing happens when the fan shuts off and the pressure equalizes in the duct, the lid pops back to its original state. Now you could hire an HVAC technician to come and diagnose the problem and spend a few hours refitting the plenum and adding flex connectors on the duct lines. But there are a couple simple fixes you can do yourself that will cost you nothing, or next to nothing anyway. First you could take a small brick or other relatively heavy object wrapped in a towel, and place it on the top of the plenum right in the middle. The towel will prevent the brick from vibrating all over and the brick will put downward pressure on the flat surface of the plenum to prevent it popping up and down thus eliminating your noise. For a more permanent fix you could have your local HVAC tech bend a piece of sheet metal in to a 1”x1”x24” angle and then with a half dozen sheet metal screws, screw it diagonally across the top of the plenum. This will give it a rigid brace to prevent any back and forth movement with the changes in air pressure. I hope this has been helpful and I hope you can now enjoy many restful nights of uninterrupted sleep. 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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Packrat Organization 101 with Marie Morrell
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Dear Joe, Last summer we purchased a home with a forced air gas heating system. Since it was in the warm part of the year we never heard the furnace run. The home inspector said everything was fine and the furnace worked well and wasn’t really that old. We trusted his judgement and he was correct; it does work fine and is actually quite efficient. The only problem is it makes some noises that are really quite irritating, disturbing, disconcerting, whatever you want to call it. It makes a rather loud ‘bong’ sound when the furnace comes on and a louder ‘bong’ when the furnace turns off among myriad other rattles that seem amplified at night. Is there any way to eliminate most if not all of these noises so that we might enjoy some quiet nights of sleep over the cold winter months? You’re help is greatly appreciated. Sleepless in St. Andrews
The Five Levels of Hoarding - and The Best and Easiest Way Out Continuation of February 07, 2012 article Based on the condition of the home, there are five classifications of hoarding based on the number of pets and how well they are being cared for; the presence of pests such as rodents or insects; whether or not the rooms of the residence are usable; the accessibility of doors, hallways and staircases; and the cleanliness and sanitation of the residence. Level I • Minor evidence of pet accidents • Mild evidence of the presence of insects or rodents • Some clutter restricting safe movement through areas Level II • A blocked exit or stairway • A major appliance that has not worked for more than six months • Evidence of pet odor and waste Limited care of animals • • Moderate evidence of insects and rodents • The use of more than two of the rooms is prevented by clutter • Garbage is evident, with noticeable odors • Food preparation surfaces are soiled Level III • Clutter can be seen outside the house • At least two non-functioning appliances • Safety concerns are evident, such as unsafe use of extension cords and disrepair • Slight structural damage to the house • One to three pets exceeding the limits set by the municipality and local Humane Societies • Unmaintained pet quarters • Audible evidence of vermin such as rodents and fleas • Hallways and stairs are unsafely constricted • One bedroom or bathroom is unusable due to clutter • Hazardous substances such as broken glass or spilled chemicals are present • Dirty laundry, filth and prevalence of garbage throughout the house Level IV • Structural damage caused by rot, mold and mildew. • Four pets exceeding the limits set by the municipality and local Humane Societies • Evidence of wild animals such as birds, squirrels and raccoons • An infestation of fleas and lice • Occupants are unable to use the bedrooms, and are sleeping on the couch or floor • Hazardous and flammable material in the living area • The kitchen is unusable with food rot and dirty dishes. Level V A home condemnable by municipal regulations taking into consideration: • severe structural damage to roof, foundation or walls, • no water or power • sewer overflow of human waste, standing water • excessive hazardous materials being stored in the home or yard.
THE BEST AND EASIEST WAY OUT IS TO BE ORGANIZED Being organized is having a system for everything. With a little planning and personal ingenuity, you can turn your life into a methodical system of well-orchestrated routines and will always be ready to meet the next challenge life has to offer. It sounds so simple because it is. Being organized is truly the best and easiest way out. Self-discipline is the only tool required to make any necessary changes in your life. The challenge is that self-discipline requires a personal effort; the more you develop selfdiscipline, the easier it becomes. Being organized means you: . decide to live in a clutter free environment; . exercise self-discipline; . regroup items serving the same purpose in the same area; . stick to your budget; and . use common sense. Above all it means the freedom to do the things you love because you will have the time.
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Let’s stop the bullying together
I’m Mai-Liis the Graphic Designer
By: Ashley Dufour
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On the afternoon of Sunday February 24th the Community Homework Afterschool Program (CHAP) held and anti-bullying carnival for children in the community at St. Lawrence high school gym. The carnival was made to raise awareness of bullying and find ways of helping kids deal with bullying.
There were a variety of booths and games set up for kids of all ages. They set up a three legged race and an egg and spoon race, they had blow up rock climbing and a slide. They also set up stations for bingo, face painting, henna tattoos, and pin the anti-bullying logo on the shirt (pin the tail on the donkey concept). There were prizes for the games as well as prizes for an adult and kids of different age groups draw. The CHAP as well as a few volunteers helped run the booths and made posters against bullying; they also presented their anti-bullying dance during the carnival which was well put together and was presented very well. The money that they raised through the anti-bullying carnival will be donated to CHEO. Along with the money the program will also be donating books to the sick children at CHEO. But not just ordinary books, these books were created by the kids in CHAP about a variety of subjects.
The carnival has been deemed a success. There were around 40-50 kids that showed up for the carnival throughout the day and a good amount of money made (the exact price cannot yet be disclosed). Due to the amount of kids and adults that did show up the program facilitators and volunteers would have to agree that they did in fact raise awareness for antibullying. “Bullying is a big issue for children,
and I am very happy that everyone came out to support us in making the issue known. Also a huge thank you to our volunteers for this event, without them we couldn’t have had as great a success” said CHAP facilitator Sarah Dufour.
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