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We can also TRANSFER your VHS HOME MOVIES to DVD - 613-932-4812 Wednesday night, I sat in at the first candidates discussion of the political season. The event, put up by L’Association Focus Art Association, a group I am a board member of, had a main topic of interest : Arts.

Every election, the arts and culture--and more specifically the need for an Art Center--are brought to the forefront of election topics. But are we any closer to getting an art center today than we were four years ago?

Yes, important steps have been taken, but they have been taken towards the idea of such a facility, not towards the facility itself. An art council is now in place, but the city still doesn't have an art department of its own. In other words, we are no closer to breaking grounds.

Kudos of the week

This past Sunday morning, I visited “Get Cracking” for the first time since it changed hands a year a some months ago. I have to say that I was served one of the best, if not the best, breakfasts here in Cornwall.

Breakfast is breakfast, but everything was especially fresh, portions were more than generous and service was quick and friendly and for that, I give “Get Cracking” my kudos of the week.

“Kudonts” of the week

Not impressed with the level of service at our local Bonnie Togs/Osh Kosh store. I Visited on a Tuesday night, when practically nobody was there, with 2 cashiers tending to the store and had to wait quite a bit before being served.

Julia Lucio, Editor in chief

I understand that council wants to do this and do it right. Any time the topic is brought up, ramblings of millions of dollars in investment float in the air. We see money as the main stumbling block with having an Art Centre. We keep comparing the creation of an Art Center to that of the Benson Center, but I never heard any artist asking for anything even remotely as elaborate as the Benson Center. They simply want a place, any place, to do what they do best and call their own. They are artists, I'm sure they can spruce up an old place! I may be dreaming, but couldn't we just rent an existing building for a few thousand dollars a month, even if it’s a temporary solution, and get assistance from the city for rent?

Artists could sell their wares and a percentage of the sales could go towards funding this venture. It could be a Co-Op or sorts, partly financed by patrons of the arts, by business owners and by the city, where artists of all disciplines can come together under one roof. I tell you what… Give us $20,000 a year and we'll make it happen.

At the debate, many of the people running for council pointed fingers at artists and said that in order for the city to listen, all artists have to come together with one voice.

Unfortunately, many of us are of the opinion that only an Art Center can rally us all and accomplish such unification. Seems like we are caught up in a vicious circle…

We don't have to get it perfect. We just need to GET IT DONE.

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Asian Grocery - Cornwall’s Premier South Asian Destina attion Story & Photos: Julia Lucio

b a l a n c e b e t we e n t h e s we e t and savoury tastes that are so emblematic to dishes from that part of the world.

Never cooked any of these exotic meals? No problem!

The store off ffe ers a huge selection of pre -packaged s p i ce b l e n d s t h a t m a k e s creating an Indian delight just as easy as making hamburger helper. Butter chicken, Veal Tika, Fish Biryani or any curry you can think of can be on your next dinner plate. Simply add your choice of meat and perhaps some tomatoes and you’re set.

When we speak of “Asia”, most people would picture China or Japan, but Asian doesn’t necessarily mean East Asian. India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka are also Asian--South Asian to be precise. Those countries have a very unique cultural i d e n t i t y t h a t yo u c a n experience here in Cornwall. Meet the the Asian Grocers.

Naveed Akhtar, Muhammad Usman and Muhammad Raffi are the three par tners b e h i n d t h e s u cce s s f u l business stor y. To say that the store, located at 812 Pitt Street, carries a wide selection of product would be an understatement. Nothing is missing from the shelves of the tightly packed warehouse. From exotic spices to unusual cooking tools, Asian Grocers has been tending to the needs of Cornwall’s South Asian population for over 22 years and, as that population grows, more and more Canadians are g e t t i n g t u r n e d o n to t h e l o a d s o f flavours South Asian cuisine has to off ffe ers.

Speaking of meat, Asian Grocers carries 100% Halal Meats. Veal, lamb, beef, goat, chicken, sometimes quails and king fish imported mainly from Ottawa and Montreal are regularly available.

The gluten intolerant will find many variety of alternative flours to choose from such as rice, ragi, urid or chick pea flour.

O ther interesting options are also available.

Amongst the many hygienic i m p o r te d products that you can find at the Asian Grocers are exotic soaps, Henna for tattoos or for hair dying a n d a f a i r l y u n i q u e te e t h c l e a n i n g t w i g called Miswak. Coming from the Salvadora persica tree, it is a traditional alternative to the modern toothbrush and is reputed for its medicinal benefits. If brushing your teeth with a branch doesn't appeal to you, Meskwak is also av a i l a b l e i n t o o t h p a s t e form.

Stuff you’ve probably never heard of such as jackfruit, fox nuts and jaggery are just waiting to be tried and tasted. “Jaggery is pure sugar”, politely explains one of the store’s employees. ”It comes directly from boiling the sugar cane juice”. I later learn that it is used in pretty much ever y dish imaginable to create

Naveed’s wife, Tanzeela u s e d t o a l s o wo r k a t the store, but she is n ow te n d i n g f u l l t i m e to t h e i r a d o ra b l e 5 month old daughter.

D e s p i te b e i n g a t home, she continue to c a te r s o m e d e l e c t a b l e dishes to the store for c u s to m e r s to s a t i s f y

their cravings. Homemade Samosas and chicken Biryani are almost always available on site, warm and ready to go.

For the Sweet Tooth, traditional desser ts such as Laddu and Rasmali will end your meal nicely. Just make sure you have that meswak handy to clean your teeth after!

Asian Grocery is definitely a hidden gem in the heart of Cornwall. It’s a must see.

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Our kayaks really zipped along from the starting point on the Tay River and within minutes we had left the campground behind, and were treated to a feast for the eyes: unspoiled nature with massive trees and greenery hanging over the banks of river, some logs, branches and rocks for sunning turtles (none today) and swampy areas to support a variety of bird and other aquatic life. We paddled, stopped and listened, paddled again, and just enjoyed everything around us. We had a very good view of an osprey, which landed in a large tree right on the shoreline. Further down, we found an enormous bull frog sitting majestically on a log, with a beautiful lemon yellow throat.

The river widens into a very large swamp. I could hear the loud call of a bird I could not identify, one we had previously heard in a reed bed on the St. Lawrence River. At this point, it started raining very hard, but with rain jackets and quick dry pants we just continued on our way as if it was a hot sunny day. We

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Even more Arts in the Park, that’s what!

August 13, 2014 - ALISON WONDERLAND ( 5 PIECE SOFT ROCK BAND), I’d say, but I’m no expert, although I know the “5” part is right!) Sylvain Sound on the job…it’s all good.

This band is just so darn entertaining!

The time just flew by, and we were so sorry when it ended. Talent and energy and fun the entire time. I’d go again in a heartbeat to see and hear them perform!! Members of the band are:

Alison Hudson, lead vocalist Andre Piette, rhythm guitar Jason Gravely, bass guitar Daryl McGillvary, guitar Clark Werely, drums I think I loved every piece they played, and they did them so well. It was a concert and a house party all rolled into one. Not a big crowd, but let’s all work on that for next summer. Right? Right! We hunkered down and stayed ‘til the last song. I didn’t likely get them all, but these are some of the gems. I imagine most are familiar to you:

A little treat when a very young, very loyal fan, Candace, joined the band to help with “Shake It For Me, Girls” and “ Love Shack”. She came prepared with her own tambourine, but then got promoted to Alison’s Lead Tambourine with lovely ribbons trailing right to the floor. The crowd did a stellar job shouting out the very important BANG, BANG, on cue. We were really, really good.

These Boots Are Made For Walking (The most fun splitting up song ever …Jane Fonda’s, I think) Listen To The Music Take It Easy It’s All Been Done Before I’m A Red-Neck Woman (Can you shout “Hell, Yeah!”?)

More great songs, then these talented folks ended with Welcome to the Hotel California which was almost eerie! If you were not among the lucky ones who were in attendance you will be happy to know they will be performing Saturday, September 6 at the Knights of Columbus on Amelia Street for a spaghetti dinner. Ya snooze, ya lose!

Check out their website: alisonwonderlandband.com

Raise Your Glass Video Killed the Radio Star Man, I Feel Like A Woman ( lots of singeralongers) Roxy Roller ( so true to the way we’ve heard it!)

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Day Tripper (The Beatles would have approved) I Don’t Want to Lose Your Love Mama Mia (Abba, Abba) Gitchez, Gitchez (Y?)…Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir? ( very energetic and a tad naughty!)

Billie Jean then Beat It (thank you, Michael J)

by Patrick Guindon The kids are back in school and this month is busy. It’s a transitional month, and during these kinds of fast and flying-by weeks it can be hard to find time to be creative.

In order to help stay creative while re-establishing the school routine, try to integrate some creation into homework. As a teacher, I don’t give much homework, but I do always expect and require my students (no matter whether they are in Gr. 2 or Gr. 6) to read out loud, to themselves or with someone for 10-20 minutes a day. This supports what we do in class, but as an artist I can also see some artistic opportunity here.

With your daily sketchbook, read the storybook and then sketch out a new illustration for one of the pages. Set a time limit, so that you can stick to your school routine.

Maybe this means that tomorrow night it will need to be coloured instead of tonight, or perhaps an unfinished piece is perfectly fine. This may even hook your young Creative into reading and support their work in every other subject. Now that is exciting, folks!

One other option is to make a daily Art Journal part of the nightly routine. An Art Journal is a reflection on your day, an event or an internal struggle or success, reflected on through rule-free sketching, with or without words. As time goes on, the journal will become more telling, and is helpful in dealing with difficult moments, problems and challenges.

Don’t give up on creativity because the schedule is full again – creative literacy is just as important as every other kind!

Patrick Guindon is a local Creative. He is a primary school teacher, and has made lots of creative things. You can follow him on Facebook (www.facebook.com/patrickguindonart) and on Twitter @123patrickg

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Until next week...Please Keep on ~Paying It Forward~ in any small way that you can, even if it is only with a Smile. Remember to Walk, Run, Paddle or Pedal this Autumn - You'll feel a whole lot better and Live longer!!!

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Family News: Returning back to school this year is my oldest grandson Lincoln, entering grade 10, my one and only granddaughter, Abigail, going into grade 5, and Sampson, grade 1. Have yourselves a fun-filled and wonderful school year ahead grandkiddies!!!

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TIP OF THE WEEK: It's time to start putting away the backyard pools and toys, and bring out the bikes. It's a perfect time to explore the kilometers of bike paths we are blessed with here in and around Cornwall. It's a great way to get back in shape if needed, or just to cruise around enjoying the cooler weather. Once the leaves begin to change, there is no better way to see them than to go for a bike ride though our treed bike paths, especially to the west of Cornwall. If you don't have a bike, you can simply walk, as these paths are available for multi use, not only cycling. They are part of the 1400 kilometer long ~Waterfront Trail~ that runs from Lake St. Clair, through Windsor and all the way east to the Quebec border. Many thousands of dollars have been invested in this recreational trail system, so we might just as well get out there and enjoy it!

Perhaps I'll see you on one of the paths, and Yes, I'll be the one wearing heels!

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There have been some people who have recognized me from writing in the ~Seeker~, and have asked me what I do in life. I feel like a bit of a "Celebrity" here in Cornwall ever since I started writing my column last year. I tell them that I am part of the team of ~Fashionography~, assisting John and helping the people we photograph to be prepared. Johnny and I had an opportunity to photograph a new client who has M.S. this week. It was something she had always wanted to do, and her mother made this dream come true for her by coming to us. Michelle came with her mother, and brought a few outfits and accessories along with her. I was able to assist her in her looks with some of my accessories( hats and rings and things) and with different pose suggestions. I always try to get the ladies, girls, clients to smile, and this was No Exception. We shot both indoors and out, to achieve a great variety of different looks for Michelle. Although this was her first photo shoot, she was a natural, always at ease and a whole lot of fun to work with. By the way, our website at www.fashionography.ca was just revamped with a whole new look, and also offering some new services.

We cater mostly to women, and I am now providing fashion makeovers, not only for a photoshoot, but also to help when someone is looking for a new style or a new look. The process also builds self esteem, as most of the girls I've worked with have expressed this to me.

Michelle was no exception, and went away with a little more confidence and self-assurance than she had arrived with. You can see it in her photos.

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I had the opportunity to go to Pembroke, Ontario to attend the funeral of an aunt of whom I was not so close to, but knew that she was a lovely lady who had helped my uncle through a lot of tough times. I decided to take the Greyhound buslines to stay with family during this time, and to show support and love for my Uncle Basil. What struck me was that we never know when our time will come, and that we ought to make the most of every day we are given, appreciating every good thing that is given to us.

It also taught me to remember to stay in contact with loved ones who may not live geographically close to us. While dealing with the funeral and all the sadness, I also got to visit with another Aunt, Uncle and cousins, and discovered that we had all missed one another more than we had realized.

My Aunt Connie and Uncle Gary had provided me a loving home when my family had decided to move back to Ottawa, from Hamilton when I was taking a 2 year ~Fashion Arts~ course as a teenager.

Decades fly by in life, and not only are the aunts and uncles getting older, but I have also have aged along with them, with grown children and grandchildren of my own. A life can end in the blink of an eye, so I want to urge everyone to contact their loved ones, on Facebook, by phone, by email, or in person.

Surprises await us when we do so. For example, I got to go for a ride on a hundred year old carriage with my Uncle Gary, who was driving this older kind of vehicle, powered by a single horse. Not many lifetimes ago, this would have been considered modern transportation. The smart horse knew this beautiful country road very well, and even stopped at the stop signs without having to be told or instructed to. It was a delightful evening with my dear uncle and aunt, telling me old stories of family history, such as when I used to drink water from mud puddles. (I really have no memory of that! Thanks Uncle Pat for remembering this! . . . NOT!) I've learned that even the passing of a family member can be a way to bring new life and memories into old relationships. Please don't wait until a loved one of yours passes on to enjoy the "Good Times," Do it now, while they are still alive. Don't have the regrets of wanting or saying something when someone is gone... Do it NOW and Say it NOW!!! Time is of the essence.

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Positively Marlene

ONGOING REGI STRATION

Hi there to all you beautiful and happy people reading the ~Seeker~ this week. I know it's the time of year of changing from Summer to Autumn, but we still have plenty of Summer left!!!

Let's make the most out of every day that is available to us, while the summery weather lasts. We can already see the 'hints' of autumn, in leaves that have decided to change a little ahead of schedule. I am going to continue to enjoy the great outdoors with some kayaking, cycling and walking... Not only for the beauty around me, but also as a way to reflect on what life is all about, in an environment that resonates with the human soul. By spending time in Nature, we become more of a piece of this earth, and we pick up energies that we would not otherwise have felt had we remained indoors. So I urge each and every one of you to get outside, breathe, take in your surroundings with a family member, a good friend or your next door neighbor, and enjoy a "Sense of Peace," that you will be able to actually feel.

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Still more Arts in the Park, that’s what!

August 19, 2014 LES BONS VIVANTS ( Loosely translated to the fun-loving guys) This was an outdoor hootenanny from start to finish, mostly in French with a little “Frenglish” here and there! This band has a following and there was an excellent crowd, ready to party, ready to clap, ready and willing to sing along and act silly when invited. Families were gathered with chairs, cushions, blankets, babes in arms, toddlers in their PJ’s, several generations together, snacks ready!

This four member band were looking sharp in black shirts and pants with long sashes at their waists, three of them wearing cool caps. Right from the first, you were convinced how much they like entertaining together. The musicians were:

Benoit St Pierre on bass guitar Yvon Neveau on accordion and vocals Jocelyne Martin on spoons and vocals Brian St Pierre on guitar and vocals

Let me first explain that although I am almost bilingual ( I try) most of my training in the French language came from school. I never learned slang, don’t catch on to many jokes in French, never got into any mischief while speaking French, and never had relatives to teach me naughty stuff in anything but English ( I can however count to 10 in Italian, and a restauranteur friend taught me 2 or 3 sayings in Greek) So…I wasn’t always sure what the name of the song was, but I was definitely entertained and would love to hear this group again! Here goes!

The first song was “Savez-vous planter les chous, a la mode de chez nous?” which means “ Do you know how to plant cabbages the way we do at home?” This is an action song and adults and children gathered on the grass in front of the stage to practice planting with their feet (nos pieds), their hands, (nos mains) , their elbows, (les coudes…this was a riot!) their heads, ( nos tetes… which meant derrieres in the air) the nose ( le nez), our backsides and so on. The toddlers were so into it and I was impressed at how many parents were right in there with them.

There was a song about St Albert and other local places. There was a lovely lullabye, a lively song about the caps they wore “Dit moi donc comme c’est un bon casque” which says, sort of, “Tell me, that’s a good cap you’re wearing”. Hassle for the one band member without “un casque”.

Another song ( I’m convinced it must be local) full of English slang, as though the singer couldn’t remember the French word for something. It was all about misadventures and might have been called “etcetera”.

“Atchoo” might have been the title of a crowd favourite, where any time a sentence got a little risqué, one of the men blocked the words with a giant sneeze ATCHOO as often as was needed.

There was talk of an epidemic of flu (la grippe), going to Moose Creek, skiing at Mont Tremblant and so much more.

They sang the French version of “ There’s a Bump On the Log” ending with “the heart of the bird in the egg in the nest in the knot on the branch of the tree in the leaves”. Everyone sang along.

Miller, would you grind my grain?

Don’t drop the potatoe ( Lache pas la patate) Sail along my little boat (Vogue, vogue mon petit bateau) The life of a man ( La vie d’un homme)

My favourite, although I thoroughly enjoyed the whole evening, was an old party favourite I had heard before, likely at a wedding: Catherinette. This poor girl has a lot of flaws: hair like steel wool, a runny nose, a drooly mouth, and much worse, all with actions, and repeating the whole list each time.

There was much teasing and joking, and the men were determined to find a man for Jocelyne! I would dearly love a video of this band performing. It certainly helped to speak a bit of French, but they were so talented, you’d have enjoyed them in any case. Hope to see them again soon!

mentioned including organisations such as YAC (Your Art Council) and Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre.

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These are but a few statements I relate here. To have benefitted from the entire exchange you would have to have made the Focus Art meeting, the place to be.

FIRST MEMBERS’ MEETING

Wednesday September 3rd, members and the public shared their views on art and culture with 13 of the candidates for office in the up-coming elections on October 27. Participating candidates were: Jamie Gilcig and Leslie O’Shaughnessy (for mayor) Bob Kiger sent his regrets as well as his written answers to the questions, Brock Frost, Todd Bennett, Gary W. Samier, Alyssa Blais, Rony Macarone, Carilyne Hébert, Guy St-Jean, Glen Grant, Dave Murphy, Gerry Samson and Syd Gardiner. Maurice Dupelle , Elaine MacDonald and Ron Besner also expressed their regrets but had previous engagements. Several others have not as yet registered their candidacy.

To open the evening Natalie Desrosiers entertained the first to arrive. One of her songs: “Everyday it’s a getting closer, faster than a roller coaster...” seemed to set the stage for the feeling

that art and culture are on the move in the city. It was great to be greeted by her music.

In Cornwall and area, many groups are busy creating and producing; the challenge to our future leaders will be to bring all this talent and energy under one umbrella.

Ideas put forth ranged from an art and culture coordinator / department, a % set aside for arts and culture in the budget, using the feasibility study being done to prepare a project for 2017 (Canada’s 150th Anniversary), to innovating with existing infrastructures and events to further economic development.

Artists were challenged to perfect what they love, to share their passion with the community and approach restaurants and stores to perform their talent or leave their work on consignment. Artists have a duty to participate in the planning, invest and communicate stated several of the candidates.

It was also stated that art is way of being, of communicating ones values and should not become entwined with capitalistic values.

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Congratulations to the participating candidates.

Sheldon Grant of 3D Creations filmed the exchange and will be posting clips on our website in a week from now.

Our thanks to Linda Newman, director of le Centre Charles-Émile Claude for the welcome we received at the centre. Kudos to the organizing team of the Forum. Well-done.

EXHIBITION Sandra Taylor-Hedges presents “Still Lives” at the YAC Gallery, Aultsville Hall from Saturday, September 2 to September 30. Sandra is a pastpresident of Focus Art. The Vernissage is Saturday, September 6 from 2 to 4:30. See you there.

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with Brian Seguin Socially Responsible Investing And Your Portfolio If you're concerned about social and ethical issues, why not speak out with your investment portfolio?

Through socially responsible investing, your portfolio can reflect your values.

As an investor, you can support businesses that are doing their part to make the world a better place. Socially responsible investing-also known as ethical investing-is a good way to invest in companies with social, ethical or environmental policies you support.

For example, you can invest in businesses that have good environmental track records, or that make environmentally friendly products. You can choose companies that refuse to do business with oppressive governments, and avoid those that do. Or you can steer clear of companies whose products pose health threats. Everybody has their own definition of "socially responsible," and your take on the subject will guide your strategy.

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You should think of socially responsible investments as one part of a portfolio that includes a balance of different investment types. Because the universe of socially responsible investing is still relatively small, focussing exclusively on these types of investments is too limiting for most investors. A narrowly focused portfolio can leave you vulnerable to the ups and downs of one investment group, while you miss out on investment opportunities elsewhere.

A much easier route is through mutual funds. Canada has a growing selection of funds that seek out socially responsible, ethical and environmental investments. These funds do the screening for you, by picking investments that meet their criteria. Plus, you'll get the typical benefits of mutual funds-such as ease of investing, professional management and diversification through the selection of individual investments held by each fund.

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FROM MY PANTRY

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by Sharyn Thompson

GET YOURSELF IN A PICKLE Rejeanne and Jean, two of my dear customers, gave me a bagful of their lovely garden cucumbers. With them, I made a batch of my friend Brenda's Bread and Butter Pickles and a batch of Hilda's Freezer Pickles. Both of these recipes are really delicious and easy! I am giving those recipes for you to try yourself in my column this week. To Brenda's recipe, I added a head of cauliflower broken into small florets. I was given this suggestion from another customer who said that the pickles were even better this way!

So, of course, I had to try it. Over the years, I have given these recipes to my customers looking for a good pickle recipe that is delicious and easy as well. Thanks to Brenda and Hilda for sharing with us.

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INGREDIENTS: 2 quarts (8 cups) thinly sliced cucumbers with the skin on.

1 large onion, peeled and sliced thinly 2 tsp. coarse pickling salt 1 cup regular white vinegar 3 cups white sugar

INGREDIENTS: ( I guess you know, we sell all ingredients needed at my store, Sharyn's Pantry.)

BRENDA'S BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES

STEP ONE: 16 cups (4 quarts or litres) of cucumbers sliced 1/15" thick -- leave the skins on the cucumbers 6 medium yellow onions, peeled and thinly sliced 1/3 cup coarse pickling salt 3 trays, or more of ice cubes STEP TWO: 3 cups regular white vinegar 5 cups white sugar 1- 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric 1 tsp. celery seed

METHOD: -Rinse the cucumbers well and slice them thinly along with the onions. (To this I added a head of cauliflower broken up into tiny florets.)

-Place them in a large stainless steel bowl.

Sprinkle them with the coarse pickling salt.

1- 1/2 tsp. yellow mustard seed 1/4 cup whole mixed pickling spice (Tie only this spice up in a piece of cheesecloth or a J-Cloth. All of the other spices stay loose.)

-Toss the ice cubes in layers over the sliced cucumbers and onions (and cauliflower).

-Allow this to sit for 3 hours undisturbed.

Then place the cucumbers and onions (and cauliflower) in a large colander and press out all of the water that formed from the coarse salt.

-Have your mason jars sterilized. (To do this, I wash and rinse my jars and place them on a cookie sheet with sides, standing upright. Place them in a 250 degree F. oven for 15 minutes.

Keep warm until you are ready to fill them.

-Place the mason jar lids and rings in a saucepan with water to cover. When your pickles are nearly all cooked, Bring the water to a boil in the saucepan and allow the lids and rings to boil for 5 minutes. These will be now ready to seal your filled jars of pickles.

-In a large Dutch oven or saucepan, bring to a boil: the vinegar, sugar, turmeric, mustard and celery seed and the whole pickling spice which you have tied up securely in several layers of cheesecloth or use a handy J-Cloth or even a NEW kneehigh nylon. Note I am stressing the word NEW for the kneehigh nylon.

-To the boiling mixture, add the drained cucumbers and onions (and cauliflower).

- Bring this back to a boil. Cook this until the vegetables turn a yellowy green in colour. This will take about 15 minutes. Stir often.

-Use a canning funnel for quick and efficient filling of the mason jars. Ladle the hot mixture into each jar. Leave 1/2" headspace.

-My Mum always taught me to take a silver knife and run it around the inside of the filled jar.

This released any air bubbles inside the mixture.

-Wipe off the glass rim on each jar and apply the hot snap lid and ring to each jar. Close fingertight.

-This recipe makes 8 or 9 pints (500 ml. jars) of lovely pickles. Label and date each jar.

ENJOY!!!

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METHOD: -Rinse the cucumbers and slice them thinly along with the onion.

-Sprinkle them with the coarse salt. Allow this to sit undisturbed for 2 hours. Then place them in a colander and drain well, pressing out any water.

-Bring to a boil the sugar and white vinegar. Allow this to boil until all of the sugar is melted. Add the drained cucumber and onion slices.

-Refrigerate this mixture overnight. (I used a picnic cooler with ice packs to set around the pot of cucumbers overnight.)

-In the morning, ladle out the cucumber and onion and vinegar mixture into 500 ml. (2 cup) size plastic containers. Allow 1/2" for expansion when the mixture freezes.

-Place the containers in the freezer. When needed, just allow one of the containers of pickles to thaw in your fridge overnight before serving. Store opened container of pickles in your fridge. Label and date each container. ENJOY!!!

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On August 29th, the Eastern Ontario Training Board held a luncheon to celebrate the completion of their Youth Skills Connection’s student’s in-class training, on-site at Trinity Anglican Church – where the training took place. For 16 weeks, our 11 students have been learning the fundamentals of working in a professional kitchen -as part of the Province’s Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Employment’s Youth Skills Connection initiative. This project’s goal is to provide youth between the ages of 18-25 with the opportunity to obtain hands-on skills and concrete experience as a kitchen helper, to improve opportunities in obtaining employment in the food preparation industry.

Keitha Fisher, an experienced instructor, has been applying the Cook Apprenticeship basic in-school curriculum created and endorsed

by Ontario employers to provide students with technical knowledge and skills. In addition, our students have obtained certificates is Safe Food Handling, WHMIS, First Aid, CPR and AED and Smart Serve. To ensure their success, a life coach - Kim Hickey - has been delivering workshops and meeting with the students on a regular basis, to develop strategies for success.

After completing 16 weeks of in-class and in-kitchen learning, our students are now ready to apply their newly acquired skills and training in a professional facility setting and starting September 2nd, to further their experience, will be participating in a 6 week placement at various local establishments such as the Cornwall Community Hospital, St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Facility, Schnitzel’s, NavCan, Love Love Food and the Ontario Hockey Academy. Each placement will provide our students with the opportunity to not only increase their knowledge of the industry, but to showcase their skills so that if conditions warrant it, be hired on.

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seem to figure out what to prepare or how to cook it properly. It is best to start making small changes that are not too harsh, without starving ourselves, finding a healthy balance in all of this is the key to a long successful weight loss journey.

Well…..I am now 1 year wiser……celebrated my 49th birthday last Sunday. Thanks to all of you for your well wishes…truly appreciated!! I feel very fortunate to say that I do not feel my age, very blessed to be able to say that I actually feel in my twenties…which is a great feeling!!

We have to ask ourselves “Are we living to eat or eating to live?”, this is one of the most important question that you will ever ask yourself.

As we get older, the numbers may or may not change on the scale but for sure weight shifts on our body, we tend to get rounder around the waistline area. Especially being a woman, premenopause, night sweats, hormone unbalances which in turn affects a deep night sleep has negative effects on our personalities and appetites.

Many unfortunately cannot say this due to sickness, poor health , accidents , disease etc…..we have to take every day as a gift because we never know what tomorrow will bring, live every day as our best day ever!! It is never too late to make great healthy changes that will in the long run benefit your body, mind and soul for a lifetime….

We have to realize that it is never too late to just say “Hey, today I will make small changes, take baby steps to change my pantry, slowly get rid of the less healthy choices in my refrigerator and freezer”. It only takes one day to change the rest of your life forever!!

Only you can make this decision, nobody else can do it for you!

This decision to live YOUR best life ever has to come from you. You are the only one that can actually take the necessary steps to change your life!

Go ahead and make the decision to slowly start introducing real live food to your daily diet, using ingredients that your body will recognize. Start cooking in your kitchen on the weekend to avoid fast food and processed junk food cravings for its convenience during the week.

In our society we tend to want the quick fix diet, the fad diets, liquids, powders, that will make us lose weight quickly for a wedding, anniversary, travel etc…….only to regain the weight loss quickly and in a unhealthy manner.

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Daily exercise is very important to balance everything out as well. The last year with my weekly schedule becoming so busy, with my full time job, family commitments and prepping my food for my shop, I am the first to admit that at this point in my life this is my biggest challenge. Thank goodness, I love biking, walking and swimming, these exercises all help to keep me happy and active.

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Once you truly recognize that this is the best way to change your habits, everything will then fall into place. Having everything prepped and ready to go for the week is the easiest way to make the change. When you are hungry, to have everything ready will make your life so much easier. Always remember that it is protein that will help keep you full between meals (nuts, lean meats, eggs, seeds, beans etc…) always include some of these in your daily meals and snacks.

In general, we have always been hard on ourselves as women, always trying to be perfect and multitask like Super Woman. In reality we have to get rid of this thought that we will save the world, put everyone else’s needs in front of ours.

We need to quickly realize that we are just as important as everyone else and we have needs as well, we matter and we also need to “celebrate our greatness!”

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Fall is upon us and with it comes the much cooler weather. I for one, enjoy these cooler temperatures for sleeping and outdoor activities. This is my favorite time of year! It even sounds like fall with the dry leaves rustling over the driveway.

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A vase filled with lights and dried accessories look great inside your home while providing a little bit of ambiance as it gets dark earlier now.

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CLASSIFIEDS ARE

FREE

FRAMED CLASSIFIED: Up to 25 words and a picture - $9.99 plus hst

To place your classified call 613-935-3763 ext. 2 Deadlines 5pm on Tuesdays

FOR SALE: Night stand, solid pine, 2 drawer $50. Computer storage stand, 3 level $40, Corner desk, white, 4 shelves, $120. Computer / laptop speakers (3) $25.

Call 613-936-8735.

Multi Family Garage Sale

FOR SALE: TOOLS - 40 years of collection. Cross country skis, mens and womens.

Camping equipment etc. Call 613-933-5626.

Saturday, September 6, 8am to 1pm 109 Kingslea Crescent

FOR SALE: 27ft Terryfleetwood 5th Wheel trailer with slide out. 2 year old canopy, very clean. Asking $11,000 OBO. Call 613-931-2098.

FOR SALE: Authentic Raleigh British made racing bike. High carbon tubing. Virman Veiker brakes. Perfect condition. $100. Call 613-931-9511.

FOR SALE: Wooden kitchen table set with 5 chairs and metal extension. $50. Coffee table and desk, $115. Corner storage chest $35, TV stand $10, 51 candles $10. Futon frame and cushion chair $55. Futon frame and cushion sofa $95. Call 613-932-9523.

FOR SALE: Camel colour soft sofa with reclining chairs at both ends plus a matching extra chair. Top condition, $1,500 Call 613-933-6822.

FOR SALE: Exercise bike, 1988 Oldsmobile asking $500. 1997 Chrysler Seabring convertible, asking $3,500. Plus a Univox electric base with a case $300. Call 613-932-7045.

FOR SALE: Campwood, fishing rods and a Franklin cast iron wood stove (Best offer) please call 613-931-2240.

FOR SALE: Large deck storage box $35. Maple dining room set with 6 chairs and extra leaves - best offer. Double bed and matress with box spring, $125. New patio umbrella, asking $50 obo. Call 613-936-9399.

FOR SALE: Double electric bed, very clean, used for 2 months with complete bedding, $2,000. Call 613-933-6822.

FOR SALE: Trailer with 2” ball, heavy duty leaf springs, box size 84” x 52”, removable railings. Good for lumber or firewood. Call 613-347-2832, N. Lancaster.

YARD SALE - Every Saturday - 8am to 3pm Weather permitting - 234 Yates Behind Crane - take 4th St. W from Cumberland - SOMETHING for EVERYONE To place your FREE YARD SALE call 613-935-3763 ext. 2

Deadlines 5pm on Tuesdays

FACING FORECLOSURE? Call us before they take your home & ruin your credit.

WE CAN HELP! Private & Confidential 613-930-3819

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Free computerized printout of distress sales & bank foreclosures e-mailed to you at no cost or obligaiton.

Please indicate price range, preferred area and email address 1-877-284-1601 #1042

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43 SPRUCE Street , INGLESIDE, $127,900 been This house has substantially upgraded. Feature 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, large living and dining rooms, ample storage in basement and natural gas heating. Call 613-

43 SPRUCE Street , INGLESIDE, $127,900 This house has been substantially upgraded. Feature 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, large rge living living and and dining rooms, ample storag age in basement and natural gas heat ating. Call 613-

43 SPRUCE Street , INGLESIDE, $127,900 This house has been substantially upgraded. Feature 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, large living and dining rooms, ample storag age in basement and natural gas heating. Call 613-

43 SPRUCE Street , INGLESIDE, $127,900 This house has been substantially upgraded. Feature 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathro bathrooms ooms, large living and dining rooms, ample storage in basement and natural gas heating. Call 613-

43 SPRUCE PRUCE St Street , INGLESIDE, $127,900 This house has been substantially upgraded. Feature 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, large living and dining rooms, ample storage in basement and natural gas heating. Call 613-

43 SPRUCE Street , INGLESIDE, $127,900 This house has been substantially upgraded. Feature 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, large living and dining rooms, ample storage in basement and natural gas heating. Call 613-

Buy 1, 2, 3 or as many as you want!

Feature 1, 2, 3 proper ties or more...

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Packrat Organization 101

with Marie Morrell MERGING TWO HOUSEHOLDS Part 3 of 4 1.

When moving in with another person, you need to merge your tastes, furniture, and lifestyles.

2.

Be diplomatic and don't insist or demand what will stay and what will go.

3.

Set aside time to go through both homes to discuss must have items (sentimental value you simply cannot live without), the negotiable items, those you both dislike and what must go.

Note: Don't rush this merging process; it's a discussion and not a contract set in stone since the other person may have a change of mind about certain items.

4.

Start decluttering now; purge before you start packing for the move and merge.

5.

To ensure you will not lose track of your discussions, take notes of each other's decisions regarding the items to be kept for relocation.

6.

Keep newer items with warranties and those matching better together.

7.

Take inventory of the larger furniture and appliances first and take photos of big items, including their measurements, since they will be difficult to place.

8.

Make a list of smaller items to keep such as electronics, linen items, kitchen gadgets and tools, lawn and gardening care and holiday items to have the least duplication.

9.

Make an appointment, as soon as you can, to measure the rooms of where you will be living.

Note: That big piece of furniture may not fit and the walls or floor may clash with your decor.

10.

Take a sample of material from the underneath of couches, chairs and upholstered items to see if it will match or not before moving them.

11.

Get rid of things you decided to part with before you pack/move.

12.

If you have hand me downs or gifts from family you will no longer be able to use because of the lack of space, call siblings, parents, etc. to see if they want the items back. Don't assume its right for you to give away items meant to be kept in the family.

13.

Start mentally moving and deciding where things will go.

14.

Design a layout of the new home and furnishings to make it easier for the movers, which will save you time and money.

Note: Using digital photos of all the items, is a great way to place furniture on the layout before the move and use them even the day of the move.

15.

Think about your furniture pieces individually instead of using your current arrangement.

16.

Think quality and value before considering the color or finish of what you already own since it might be better to have the furniture recovered.

Note 1: You may end up with higher quality furniture that looks better than new furniture bough at a store.

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MERGING TWO HOUSEHOLDS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22.

HOPE PELL

Note 2: A good upholstery shop can change the fabric, add or remove padding to change the shape, or remove details to change the style of the furniture from traditional to contemporary or other style.

17.

Use your items in a different setting, when decorating, if they look out of place in your new place.

18.

Plan for the clothing space and personal items in your new location since you may need to store seasonal items to ensure everyone has space.

19.

Consider using boxes/containers to store things you don't wear often.

20.

When you merge, discard old papers to avoid confusion.

21.

Discard any items left behind by exes.

22.

Organize your files and records.

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23.

Determine what is safe to shred if you have multiple years of financial records. Check with an accountant personal/business.

24.

Discard or store, in a locked safe, any items you don't want to become common property.

Note: Since you're living with someone, you can't expect the same privacy and the ability to keep certain things secret. If you've got anything embarrassing think twice before keeping it.

25.

Have a yard sale to get rid of items no longer required and use your profits to buy new pieces to match your new decor.

26.

Donate unsold items to charity and obtain a receipt for tax deduction.

25 MARLBOROUGH ST. N., CORNWALL, ONT.

Call for an appointment today!

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Sale Continuing Through September

27.

Trade, sell or get a store credit for duplicate CD's, movies, books and other media at local music stores dealing with new and used.

28.

If you are moving into a new place, plan your move carefully since your will be moving twice (once for each person).

29.

Pack early enough to ensure to meet your moving deadline.

30.

Pack and clearly label the boxes' content for a smooth relocation.

If you have other questions you would like answered please call Marie Morrell at 613-936-6873 or email office@workeasysolution.com All feedbacks welcome.

We have merged both locations into one at 2747 Marleau Avenue 613-935-5200

Come and check out our Christmas room full of new décor, ornaments, tree tops and more.

Please also add to like us on Facebook

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Call to BOOK YOUR BOOTH TODAY - Spots are filling fast!

The First Annual

KIDS’ Expo

the everything related to kids 0-18 years event ...

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

Keep your kids in the know, on-the-go, dressed in style, educated and entertained!

CORNWALL CIVIC COMPLEX SALONS A, B & C 10 am - 4 pm Come find out FREE ADMISSION what “Kids Stuff” Donations accepted for the Jump Start Programme

WEAR PURPLE ... and Ride Cornwall Transit buses FREE from 10am to 5pm.

we have to offer in Cornwall & Area • Arts • Sports • Clubs • Dances plus more

Come join us and support the CHILDRENS AID SOCIETY at Lamoureux Park with their CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION CAMPAIGN LAUNCH. FREE BBQ and family related activites. POP a Paper Bag “Break the Silence, Use your voice”

QUESTIONS? or are you interested in taking part in this “awesome” event?

call Ginny @ 613-935-5584 or Mai-Liis @ 613-932-4812 Thank you to our sponsors:

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