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An Industrial Furniture RevolutionHave you ever walked into someone’s home and your

eyes instantly go to a unique repurposed coffee table? Orperhaps you have been heartbroken to hear that your

neighbour’s beautiful mid-century industrial writing deskwas a one-of-a-kind treasure found at an estate sale?

Cornwall’s newest furniture shop, Neo VintageFurniture, is having its grand-opening Monday,February 11 to help make finding that unique

conversation piece for your home easier than ever to find.

Guy St-Jean, owner of Neo Vintage Furniture, (picturedabove left with his partner Charlie) has travelled from the

ancient “blue city” of Jodhpur, India to the jungles ofbeautiful Costa Rica to find furniture

that is as unique as you are.

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FOR SALE: 245 records - country and western - in A1 condition. In thesleeves. Call 613-931-3190.FOR SALE: Mixed dry wood. $60 a cord. 849 Alexander Avenue,Telephone 613-938-6152.FOR SALE: Toy trains "O" gauge all kinds (engines, freight cars,accessories and much more) from an estate. Hundreds items to choosefrom. Call 613-360-0504.SMART CITY TOASTERS CLUB - We meet at St. LawrenceSecondary School (library). 1450 second St. East- 6:45 pm to 8:45 pm.Everyone welcome! Info: Bob LeBrun ( 613-932-4792) or Claudette Pilon (613-938-2394).

FOR SALE: Table and 4 chairs, hutch and buffet in pine. All original,nice appearance. $595. Call 613-933-1083.

FOR SALE: Remington Express 410 guage pump action shot gun, 25”barrel, full choke, brand new $500 - call 613-347-3091.FOR SALE: Lare Airens snow blower, 9hp, very good condition.Asking $500 OBO. Call 613-577-0329.Please be advised that BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OFCORNWALL AND DISTRICT will be holding their AnnualGeneral Meeting on Tuesday, February 19th, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. at St. Lawrence College in the River RoomBoardroom on the third floor.

The Seeker does not accept responsibility for errors, misprints or inaccuraciespublished within. The opinions and statements of our columnists are not to bepresumed as the statements and opinions of The Seeker.

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the SD&G Woodturners Club?if so … come and meet us on Saturday Feb 9 - 11:30 am

at Jack's Pub in Williamstown. For info call Brian at 613-528-1305

Arts and Culture News forCornwall and SDSG!Liberal leadership candidate M.P. JustinTrudeau will visit Cornwall on February12th! The Stormont Dundas SouthGlengarry Liberal Federal riding associationannounced that National Liberal leadershipcandidate M.P. Justin Trudeau will visitCornwall on Tuesday, February 12, 2013.The event which runs from 4pm to 5:30pm

is hosted at the Best Western Parkway InnCabaret Room at 1515 Vincent Massey Drive in Cornwall. This is an openevent, anyone from the public that would like to hear Mr. Trudeauspeak or meet him is welcome to attend, there is no admittance charge,and the event is open to the public.

“Losing Jovie” at the Art Gallery brings tears to audience! There is anew exhibit at the The Art Gallery in Cornwall from February 6th toMarch 15th 2013. The artist featured in the exhibit is Renee Lalande. Thishigh school art teacher was born and raised in Cornwall Ontario, and shestudied Visual Arts at the University of Ottawa. The inspiration for thisexhibit was the lost of her only child, Jovie Denise Butcher who passedaway in February of 2012 due to a genetic disorder. The artist has usedher artistic talents and creativity to express the grief of losing herdaughter. According to Renee, “the inspiration for my series entitled‘Losing Jovie' stems from my impressions and reflections of losing mydaughter… the paintings reflect my emotional journey as I experiencedthe different stages of the grieving process. Art became a therapy forself-exploration and understanding as I questioned my my future, myspirituality and my life. Painting became my refuge. My art was an outletwhere I felt safe to release my pain and my sorrow”. Sylvie Lizotte said,"The opening reception was a great success! Over 150 guests gathered

at the Art Gallery to celebrate the talent of the very gifted local artist RenéeLalande. A very emotional exhibition and a must see! The show will be ongoinguntil March 15th. Take a moment to view and if you can to drop-off a donation forRoger's house". http://www.rogershouse.ca/en/aboutus/visionmission/

Seaway Valley Theatre Company presents Chicago starting this Friday! TheSeaway Valley Theatre Company presents Chicago from February 8th to February16th 2013. Tickets for SVTCs Musical Production “Chicago” are now on sale.You can purchase tickets at: Cornwall Square Administration Office (1 WaterStreet East Cornwall, Ontario). Phone: 613-938-2118. Cash or cheque only.Tickets: $20 – Adults, $18 – Student/Senior 60+, and $16 – Children 12 andunder Show dates: Evenings: February 8, 9, 15 & 16, 2013 at 7:30 pm andMatinée: February 10, 2013, at 1:30 pm Location: Aultsville Theatre (2 St.Lawrence Drive in Cornwall Ontario).

The Heritage Fair takes place this Saturday at the Cornwall Square!Cornwall and The Counties Tourism announced that the Heritage Fair is takingplace this Saturday February 9th from 9am to 4pm at the Cornwall Square.Local History buffs can get their fix at the Heritage Fair with exhibits fromHeritage Cornwall, South Dundas Historical Society, the Lost Villages HistoricalSociety, and many more. Learn all about the history of this great region whileyou break from the great shopping of the Cornwall Square Shopping Centre.

Kinsmen Club Of Cornwall annoucnes it is Pizza Time again! The KinsmenClub of Cornwall will be hosting the 7th Annual pizza party again this year onMarch 22,at the Best Western Parkway Inn. Tickets will go on sale in a few weeksfor this great community fundraiser that supports Cystic Fibrosis plus othercommunity causes. Past chair Rick Shaver, Big brothers executive directorAmanda Brisson accepting a cheque for $2,000 from Pizza Party chair DanCarbonnell. This instalment from the Kinsmen fundraiser will support the"Game On" after school program supported by Big Brothers/Big Sisters.

Bloodshot Bill returns to Cornwall on February 22nd at Lola’s Pub!Blootshot Bill returns to Cornwall Ontario on Friday February 22nd at Lola’s Puband Grub in Cornwall Ontario. The event is 19+, starts at 9:30pm, and there is a$3 admission at the door. Rockabilly legend Bloodshot Bill is from Montreal. Heis a true performer, playing for approximately fifteen years, he has over 30releases throughout Europe, the USA, and Canada. His newest LP, “Thunder andLightning” is on Norton Records.

Last but not least! The Seeker would like to extend congratulations to TheCornwall Hospital Foundation and it's volunteers, donors, and supporters forreaching their goal of $3.5 million dollars! Absolutely Amazing!! Read the fullstory here: http://www.choosecornwall.ca/eng/news/563/57/Cornwall-Hospital-Foundation-Campaign-Reaches-Goal/

My name is Jason Setnyk, and this is my eye on society. Jason Setnyk is a local high school teacher, journalist, published andaward winning author, photographer, arts and culture eventcoordinator, and a community volunteer sitting on numerous boardsand committees. http: //jason-setnyk.blogspot.ca

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What’s MyRetirement"Number"?There’s been a lot of talk lately abouthow everyone needs to hit a certain“number” before they can retirecomfortably — a number that is,

frankly, intimidating to many Canadians. Is it true?

First of all, your so-called "number" or retirement savingsthreshold won’t come from a simple formula. Contrary to whatsome may think, the same number doesn’t apply to everyoneand will likely change as our lives evolve. Also, we all havedifferent lifestyle goals for our retirement years.

Some want to spend their later years travelling the world, otherswant to stay at home and tend the garden, and yet others planto work at a job they love indefinitely. In each case, differentsavings are required and a number of variables, ranging fromspousal contributions to your health status, can impact theamounts needed.

Advocates of the “number” often refer to a 2010 C.D. Howe studythat suggested most Canadians who want to retire at age 65and replace 70% of their working incomes, must save 10%-21%of pre-tax earnings every year for 35 years. That can be adaunting goal for many people who find it challenging to saveeven 10% of their paycheque each year. As others have sincepointed out, a 70% income replacement goal is a “goldstandard” and many can be quite comfortable having 50%-60%of their income in retirement.

That said, smart savings and investment choices today arecritical to ensuring you have access to a secure post-retirement

income. It is also true the longer you delay saving for retirement, the moremoney you will need to set aside in later years. So, how do you take thefirst step toward figuring out what your retirement savings goal shouldbe?

Working with an advisor can help. Rather than worry about achieving asingle large number, an advisor will take a structured approach to figuringout what you need to be comfortable at various points in your life. His orher questions will range from "How will I generate income in retirement?"to "How will inflation and taxes affect my lifestyle?"To figure out what you need to save now, an advisor will help create acustomized plan to reduce your risk for the years to come. For many, thesimplest step is to open an RRSP or TFSA, and apply a structured approachsaving a little each month.

Your advisor should also help educate you on managing money after or asyou near retirement. It is important, for example, to understand theimpact of inflation and identify safe withdrawal rates that account fortoday’s longer life-spans. As you age, your advisor should also help youavoid high risks, and keep investment costs and taxes low.

To create your own investment strategy, speak with an advisor to begintaking small steps toward your future retirement or other life goals.

Dodge, David A., Alexandre Laurin, and Colin Busby. "The Piggy BankIndex: Matching Canadians’ Saving Rates to Their Retirement Dreams." C.D.Howe Institute e-brief No. 95. March 2010.

Edward Jones, Member Canadian Investor Protection Fund.

Local Edward Jones advisor,BRIAN SEGUIN(613) 932-6161 89 Tollgate Road West, Unit 2 Cornwall, ON K6J 5L5 www.edwardjones.com

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Many of the handpicked items atNeo Vintage Furniture are 1920sand 30s industrial-inspireddesigns, such as the signaturemango wood and cast iron coffeetable that was at one time a realfactory cart used in factoriesworldwide.

“Our products are notreproductions per say,” explains Guy. “We have taken the conceptof working with metal and wood and have come up with newand creative ways to design quality products from that timeperiod.”

The showroom, which is located at 5-17305 Cornwall CenterRoad, includes tables, coffee tables, sideboards, lamps, screens,leather chairs, dining tables and chairs, as well as a variety ofdécor items to complement the design, including industrialwheels, wine racks, planters, and figurines.

All pieces are high-end in quality and sturdiness and becauseof its sustainability, mango is the wood of choice for giving thepieces a vintage look, says Guy. He adds that merchandise willbe refreshed on a regular basis. Visit their website to see alltheir exciting pieces at neovintagefurniture.ca

Or drop by onMonday, February11 from 4 p.m. to 7p.m. to join Guyand Charlie for thegrand openingparty. MoustacheJoe’s will beproviding cateringand one lucky guestwill win a grandprize.

For more informationcontact: owner Guy St-Jean

Email:[email protected]: 613-935-5558 or 1-800-935-06875-17305 Cornwall Center Rd

Open Tuesday andWednesday from 10-6,Thursday and Friday from 10-8, Saturday from 9-5.

Also available on Sunday andMonday by appointment orby chance.

Make Your Life Easier - Get to Know Your Insurance Hi, I’m Debbie Villeneuve, your local AllstateCanada Insurance Agent here in Cornwall. Iregularly encounter people who havequestions or want to learn more about their

insurance and I’ll be using this space over the next few months todiscuss ways you can ensure your family, home, car, and belongingsare properly protected and to also talk about ways you can savemoney on your premiums.

We often purchase insurance because we’re told to, and we only thinkabout it when buying a car or moving into a new home. Then we fileit away and forget about it until the time comes to make a claim. But you should think of your insurance policy as a means to help getyou back to where you were prior to an unexpected event – whetherit’s a storm, car accident, or fire. It’s important to review it and knowyour coverage will properly protect you before the unexpectedhappens.

When you’re about to purchase your insurance, whether it’s for a car, ahome or a recreational vehicle, I advise everyone to sit down with aninsurance professional. Always be sure to give your agent a very clearpicture of what you’d like to have covered. Getting an assessmentdone prior to purchase will not only ensure you’re properly covered,but it will help you both figure out if you’re eligible for discounts, or ifthere are other ways to save money on your premiums.

After you’ve purchased your insurance- it’s also important to check inwith your agent when circumstances in your life change. If you havea teen that’s about to start driving or to move away to University, callyour agency to let them know. Altering the occupancy in your homeINSU

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installing a swimming pool can affect your insurance. If you’ve decidedto retire and will no longer be driving to work on a daily basis, a call toyour insurance agent could save you money on auto premiums sinceyou won’t be using your vehicle as much as you did while working.

An open dialogue between you and your insurance agent is a great wayto make sure your policy provides the proper coverage, and peace ofmind – which is something we all want from our insurance.

For more information and resources to help you get to know yourinsurance better, visit goodhandsadvice.ca/learnmore, or contact me at:

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Here are some of the stories thatappeared this past week ontheseeker.ca!Fire at Cheese Factory! Firefighters were on the scene at a fire that hasdestroyed the St. Albert cheese factory in St. Albert Ontario. The firebroke at about 9:45am Sunday morning. The OPP report no injuries. Thefire is now under investigation. Established in 1894, St. Albert’s cheese isvery popular in the area for a variety of its dairy products, especially it’scheese curds sold at many local stores in the Cornwall Ontario area.

Cornwall Zellers targeted to close this March 2013! Target Corp. whobought Zellers in 2011 is planning to close most of its stores includingthe one at the East Court Mall in Cornwall Ontario. The closure is set forthis March 2013.

StarTek's final voyage! StarTek, Inc. announced the closure of itscompany’s call centre in Cornwall Ontario. The closure is planend forApril 30th 2013. StarTek which laid off approximately 400 workers inApril 2011 and another 250 in March 2012 is now completely shuttingdown it’s Cornwall Ontario operation.

Atelka announces 300 new call centre jobs coming to Cornwall Ontario soon!Atelka announced a new call centre will be situated in the former Teleperformancebuilding on Tollgate Road in Cornwall. Teleperformance announced in Decemberthat they were closing their Cornwall call centre, resulting in the loss of 120 jobs.“Atelka’s announcement means that Teleperformance workers’s have anopportunity to remain in the call centre sector,” said Mayor Bob Kilger on theChoose Cornwall website. Atelka is seeking customer service agents in the Cornwallarea and has set up two job fairs at the Cornwall Civic Complex: Wednesday,February 6th 2013, 5PM to 9PM and on Wednesday, February 13th 2013, from 5PMto 9PM. Atelka has created a Facebook event page for the Job Fair-http://www.facebook.com/events/220846198040353/?ref=22

A penny for your thoughts? The days of the copper maple leaf have come to anend. The Royal Canadian Mint has officially ended its distribution of the penny. Themove makes a lot of sense because it actually costs the government 1.6 cents tomake each penny. Discontinuing the one cent piece will save the governmentapproximately 11 million of our tax dollars each year. The Federal Government hasalso sent instructions to store owners to start rounding prices up or down to thenearest nickel for cash transactions while electronic purchases (such as debit andcredit) will be billed to the nearest cent.

You are reading the Seeker, and this is our eye on the economy! Check out news on our website www.theseeker.caVisit often as community news is constantly being updated!

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Lead To HoardingThere comes a time when one must realizetheir living space may be an unhealthyenvironment, worse, and a hazard for thewhole family. This article may serve as thateye-opener; this could be your opportunityto change your life for the best.

What is clutter? Wikipedia's encyclopedia defines clutter (organizing) as: a confusing ordisorderly state or collection, and possible symptom of compulsivehoarding. Disorder and reduced effectiveness interfere with one’s life.Anything taking up space and disorganized in your home can causestress.

Causes of clutter• Lack of time• Mental exhaustion due to work or a social situation.• Physical health: An injury or chronic condition can make cleaning up or re-organizing difficult.

• Procrastination or lack of motivation: wanting the problem to disappear but choosing instead to do something enjoyable.

• Feeling overwhelmed: when a task becomes too great, tackling it might seem too difficult.

• Compulsive shopping: buying to relieve anxiety and over time the buying creates a dysfunctional lifestyle.

• Emotional avoidance: being afraid of the loss of memories from someone in your past if you discard a physical object.

• Denial: convincing you it’s not that bad.

How clutter affects you -You may genuinely believe your clutter to be an asset.Some items may indeed be worth something, practically, financially oremotionally but when it isn’t used it becomes useless. It is only when you startdecluttering that you will realize how much better you feel without it. Clutter canmake you feel tired and lethargic. It can keep you in an emotional past. It canaffect your body weight. The confusion it creates may cause you to wasteperishables, to lose things, to spend on things you already have. It will certainlyaffect the way people treat you. You may have reached a stage where your homeis so cluttered that it has become a mess. This can leave you too embarrassed toinvite people to your home. It can cause outright panic should people turn upunannounced. If the problem is serious enough, it can lead to costly repairs fromrot and mold, or worse, an eviction notice.

You can live in lonely isolation with your belongings, but wouldn’t you prefer todeclutter, repair your self-esteem and reclaim your social life with confidence?

Decluttering creates a sense of relief - Letting go of old and unused items canbe hard at first, but if done properly, it is completely freeing. If you are constantlybuying things you do not need, decluttering will definitely help you. You can alsoearn money by decluttering. Some of the things you no longer need, someoneelse might. Gifts you never liked can be appreciated by someone else.

What is a hoarder? A hoarder is a person who is unable to get rid of items eventhough they are useless, because doing so will cause anxiety. The result is acramped living condition where a home becomes filled to its capacity, with onlynarrow pathways winding through stacks of clutter. Some hoarders also collectanimals, keeping dozens of pets in unsanitary conditions.

Hoarders often don't see a problem, which makes things challenging. Intensivetreatment can help people who hoard understand their compulsions and live asafer, more enjoyable life. This behaviour can be a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder which is a distinct mental health problem.

The five levels of hoarding - Based on the condition of the home, there are fiveclassifications of hoarding to be introduced on February 22nd.

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St. Valentine's Day is all about love. Remember in gradeschool, opening the little heart- shaped cards, hoping tofind one from your favourite beau. Now, all grown up, setyour table with your finest linens and china and thegentle, flickering light of candles. Prepare a wonderful

meal complete with a decadent dessert for your very special someone. I have been saving this recipe for over a year to share it with you for this special day.Michael Herman, a great cook, won second prize preparing this recipe for a UnitedWay fundraising event. He wanted to share it with us. Thanks Michael and enjoy a romanticSt. Valentine's Day with your loved one.

TRIPLE -CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKEThis recipe was invented by Yvonne Ruperti, from Cook's Ilustrated. It looks so decadent. The recipeserves 12 to 16. The cake can be made up to one day ahead, keep refrigerated, covering it with plasticwrap. Allow it to sit at room temperatue 45 minutes before unmolding and serving. We sell allingredients, pans and spatulas at my store, Sharyn's Pantry.

METHOD:FOR THE BASE LAYER:-Adjust your oven rack to the middle position and heat your oven to 325 degrees F.-Grease the bottom and sides of a round 9-1/2" X 3" springform pan. (Note, I only carry 9" or 10"springform pans, I would probably choose a 10" one to use.)-Melt the chocolate, butter and espresso powder in a large, heatproof bowl set over a saucepan filledwith 1" of barely simmering water. Stir occasionally until smooth.-Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly, for about 5 minutes. Whisk in the egg yolks andvanilla and set aside.-Using a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites and salt on medium speeduntil frothy, for about 30 seconds. Add half of the brown sugar and whip until combined, about 15seconds. Add the remaining brown sugar and whip on high speed until soft peaks form, about 1minute longer, scraping down the sides of the bowl halfway through.-Using a whisk, fold 1/3 of the beaten egg whites into the chocolate mixture. Now, using a rubberspatula, fold in the remaining egg whites until no streaks remain. Transfer the batter to the greased

springform pan, gently smoothing the top with the spatula.-Bake until the cake's centre has set but is still soft. (it will spring back after pressing gently with your finger), for13 to 18 minutes. Transfer cake to a wire rack to cool completely for about 1 hour. (Note the cake will collapseas it cools. Do NOT remove the cake from the pan.)

FOR THE MIDDLE LAYER:-Combine the cocoa and hot water in a small bowl; set aside. Melt the chocolate in a large, heatproof bowl andset over a saucepan filled with 1" of barely simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove fromheat and allow to cool slightly, for about 2 to 5 minutes.-In a clean bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip the cream, sugar and salt at mediumspeed until it begins to thicken, about 30 seconds. Increase the speed to high and whip until soft peaks form, about15 to 60 seconds. -Whisk the cocoa mixture into the melted chocolate until smooth. Using a whisk, fold 1/3 of the whipped creaminto the chocolate mixture. Now, using a rubber spatula, fold in the remaining whipped cream until no streaksremain. Spoon the mousse over the cooled cake and gently tap the pan on the counter 3 times to remove any largeair bubbles. Gently smooth the top with an offset spatula. Wipe the inside edge of the springform pan with a dampcloth to remove any drips.-Refrigerate the cake for at least 15 minutes while preparing the white chocolate mousse.

FOR THE TOP LAYER:-In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatine over the water, allow to stand for at least 5 minutes.-Place the white chocolate in a medium bowl. Bring 1/2 cup of cream to a simmer in a small saucepan overmedium-high heat. Remove the pan from the heat and add the gelatine mixture, stirring until the gelatine is fullydissolved.-Pour the cream mixture ove the chocolate and whisk gently until the chocolate is melted and the mixture issmooth, about 30 seconds. Allow to cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 8 minutes untilthickened.

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INGREDIENTS: THE BASE LAYER:7 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped fine6 tbsp. unsalted butter, cut up into 6 pieces3/4 tsp. instant espresso powder4 large eggs, separated1- 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extracta pinch of fine salt1/3 cup packed, light brown sugar

THE MIDDLE LAYER:2 tbsp. Dutch-process cocoa powder5 tbsp. hot water7 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped fine1- 1/2 cups heavy cream, chilled1 tbsp. granulated sugar1/8 tsp. fine salt

THE TOP LAYER:3/4 tsp. unflavoured gelatine1 tbsp. water6 oz. white chocolate, chopped fine1- 1/2 cups heavy cream, chilledshaved chocolate (optional, for garnish)

-In a clean bowl of your stand mixer, fitted with the whiskattachment, whip the remaining 1 cup of cream at mediumspeed until it begins to thicken, about 30 seconds. Increasethe speed to high and whip until soft peaks form, when thewhisk is lifted, 15 to 60 seconds.-Using a whisk, fold 1/3 of the whipped cream into the whitechocolate mixture to lighten. Using a rubber spatula, fold inthe remaining whipped cream into the white chocolate untilno white streaks remain.-Spoon the whitechocolate mousseover the bittersweetchocolate layer.Smooth the top withyour offset spatula.Return the cake tothe fridge and chillfor at least 2- 1/2hours.-Garnish the topwith chocolate curlsif desired. To serve,run a thin knife around the inside of the springform pan,remove the sides of the pan. Smooth the side of the cake witha clean knife. Cut into slices and serve. ENJOY!

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12pm to 4pm:Sunshine Rotary Club Chili Cook-Off

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The Cornwall Kite Clubinvites anyone andeveryone to come to theSalons in the CivicComplex on February 15,from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. to make a kite. All

materials will be supplied. From 5:00 until 6:00, we willhold a group kite fly during the opening ceremonies ofWinterfest. People are welcome to bring store-bought kitestoo. Kite Club organizer Elaine MacDonald says, “We’ll flyin the area between the Clock Tower and Bandshell inLamoureux Park. Weather permitting, of course.”

The kite club began in 2010 and is committed to promotingkite-making and kite-flying as a DIY (do-it-yourself) activity.Whenever possible, we combine workshops with flights. Wehave had some very successful festivals under the auspicesof The Parade of Nations every September. February 15 willbe our first group winter flight, to celebrate Winterfest.Newbies are welcome.

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SheConnex Sizzle Sale. Comeprepared to giggle and explore! A smallpresentation to share details of allproducts will take place followed by adiscreet and confidential shoppingexperience. SheConnex Studio, onCumberland.

Murder At The Comedy House6:30 pm. Ramada Inn, 805 BrookdaleAve. Tickets: 45$ & 35$, call:613.933.8000.

RCAFA Wing 424 Friday Night Outfrom 4:30 pm. Live music after 5 pm.240 Water St. W. Serving munchies androast beef dinner wtih garlic mashedpotatoes & fresh vegetables

Cornwall Budget Steeringcommittee at City Hall, or onTVCOGECO 9am

CHICAGO, at Aultsville Theater.Tickets at the door or at CornwallSquare

Saturday Worship and PraiseNight. This Saturday night we have anexciting young personal testimonyalong with a live worship band. Wemeet at 7:00pm at FountaingateChristian Assembly church 949 MohawkDrive. Cornwall, Ontario. Everyone iswelcome. No Charge to get in. This agreat opportunity to meet new and oldfriends. Free will offering.

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Murder At The Comedy House6:30 pm. Ramada Inn, 805 BrookdaleAve. Tickets: 45$ & 35$, call:613.933.8000.

Valentine Buffet Dinner & DanceWith The Butllers. Dinner music withRobert Cote. Dance from 9 pm to 1am. Army Navy Air Force Club, 14Marlborough St. N. Members: 15$, non-members:20$

Pride Cornwall Valentine'sDance. Cornwall Navy Club, 30 6th St.E. Admission: 5$ Donations for theOSPCA accepted.

The Normans Kitchen Party @The Glengarrian Pub, starts at 3:30pm

Murder At The Comedy House at11:30. Ramada Inn, 805 Brookdale Ave.Tickets: 45$ & 35$, call: 613.933.8000.

OPEN MIC MONDAYS @ THEGLEN hosted by Chuck Leclair, 8PMSTART

Bingo Fundraising for TAGcornwall. @ Cornwall Bingo Centre

Shrove Tuesday Supper will beprepared and served by the men of ourfaith community on Tuesday, February12th, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Themen will arrive at 3:00 p.m. to beginpreparations. Cost. $6.00.Knox-St. Paul'sUnited Church, 800 12th

Cornwall Horticultural ClubMonthly Meeting 7 pm. Navy Club, 306th St. E. Presentations: 2012 Year inReview and Agapé Gardens with AlyssaBlais.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dayfrom 7 am to 12 noon. Navy Club, 306th St. E. All proceeds to the SD&GOSPCA Shelter

Lorne Campbell MemorialPancake Supper 4:30 pm to 7 pm.Trinity Church Hall, 105 2nd St W.Adults: 8$, children under 10: 5$.Proceeds to Hospice Cornwall

Wednesday Wings & Things &Georgie's Karaoke RCAFA Wing 424

Bereaved Families Support andShare Night from 7 pm to 9 pm. 216Montreal Rd. Discussion: winter grief.Call: 613.936.1455 for more information

St. Valentine's Luncheon, Tea &Bake Sale from 11 am to 2 pm. RoyalCanadian Legion, 415 2nd St. W. Whiteelephant & book tables & draws.Admission: 5$

Knights of Columbus Roast BeefDinner 5 pm to 7 pm, St. Francis DeSales Parish Hall, 434 2nd St. W.Admission: 10$

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THE NORMANS KITCHEN PARTY

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MONDAY FEBRUARY 11TH

OPEN MIC HOSTED BY CHUCK LECLAIR

@ The Glengarrian Pub in Cornwall.


SWITCHGEAR @ La Maison in Cornwall.

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 8TH

VALENTINES MURDER MYSTERY DINNER SHOW

@ The Ramada Inn in Cornwall.

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 8THSVTC PRESENTS CHICAGO

@ Aultsville Theatre in Cornwall.

FEBRUARY 14TH TO 18TH

STORM REALTY WINTERFEST CARNAVAL

@ Lamoureux Park/Civc Complex in Cornwall.

FRIDAY FEB 15TH AND SATURDAY FEB 16TH

BENEFIT FOR JULIE WITH WHISKEY SOUR AND MORE

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KILLITOROUS, KILL FOR CHANGE, EQUALIZER & MORE

@ Murphy's Inn in Cornwall.


NATALIA ZUKERMAN WITH SPECIAL GUEST AWNA TEIXEIRA

@ the St. Lawrence Acoustic Stage in Morrisburg..


ELLY MAY @ La Maison in Cornwall.

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 17TH

BENEFIT SUPPER FOR CORNWALL HOSPICE FEATURING

THE MUSIC OF ROXANNE DELAGE AND BAND

@ The Royal Canadian Legion in Cornwall.

Next Show at The Art Gallery(TAG) Cornwall - 168 Pitt Street,

Cornwall 613-938-7387www.tagcornwall.ca

Losing JovieArtist: Renée Lalande

February 6, to March 15th, 2013Opening reception:

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Spaghetti Dinner and BINGO NightFebruary 17th, 2013

Location: Cornwall Armories 505 4th St East

Spaghetti DinnerTime: 4:00pm-6:30pm

Dinner Price: $8.00 per person

BINGOTime: 7:00pm-9:00pm

BINGO: $1.00 per card (prizes 50/50 to a Max), Kid activities: For all youths under 19

tickets in advance please call: Kathleen Dixon: 613-662-3183

Trade showFebruary 27th

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The Joys Of HibernationWhen the cold weather strikes, whentemperatures plummet and the road conditionsare treacherous, I hibernate. Since I am in a newtown and don’t know too many people yet, itcould be seen as an escape, but really, it is anecessity for me. When I go into hibernationmode, it gives me a chance to recharge my

batteries, catch up on some long overdue projects, reflect on thingsin general and plan for warmer weather activities.

I for one was happy when the NHL strike ended and the boys wereback on the ice. There has been some exciting games, some veryquestionable calls, a string of injuries taking favourite players out ofthe game and a barrage of games to occupy those blistering coldnights.

Last weekend I was homesick and seriously contemplated headingout to my hometown, but the weather forecast was not positive, snowsqualls were in my region and so I stayed home. My place is toastywarm and I made do with the provisions I had, as much as I wanted tohead out for groceries, my desire to stay warm fostered my creativeside and after pulling out everything in my pantry and organizing it, Ialso was able to assess what I had.

Concoctions of vast ingredients and staples were used to make somedishes. When I whip up concoctions it always makes me think back toold school computer games my son had when he was young, thek

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ard Reader Rabbit word game where you open cupboards and have to find

things that begin with the letter provided. Three ingredients werechosen and then strung together with the word “surprise” at the end.Brad would love it when I would make concoctions out of what we hadat the time; it was like the game he loved so much.

One of the words for q was quinoa and at the time, I didn’t know what itwas, but I tried it at the college during a health break this past summerand really enjoyed it. While out shopping earlier in the month, I pickedsome up and I have to say it was so easy to make and so tasty andapparently good for you too.

I unpacked a few more boxes and revisited my walk in closet. It is a greatspace, but I have to be creative to make it work efficiently. Of course myvast shoe collection is giving me headaches trying to fit them so I cansee them best. More things have been cast aside for donation and thenew pieces I purchased after the holidays are being worked in with myold wardrobe. With this cold weather, there are a lot of outfits waiting inthe wings for just that hint of warmth, some sun and dare I say it, thaw.

As I write this, I am looking out my patio window at the winterwonderland that I will journey out to meet shortly. It is a work day, andthe planned outfit will have to wait. It is still too cold. No, I am not oneof the brave that enjoys the outdoor winter. But thanks to my DVR,hockey, music and all those looming projects, I will enjoy thehibernation time.

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SEEKING THE ARTS . SEEKING THE ARTS

To Critique or not toCritique, that is thequestion?Whatever your particular Artistic Disciplineone tool that is invaluable to you is thecritique. The unfortunate thing is it is alsothe most misused and abused tool. In the

right hands this tool will help to zero in and assist theArtist who although talented is having difficulty moving their workto the next best level of their ability. In the wrong hands it can takean emerging artist’s confidence and leave it in an eviscerated heap.

I look at the Critique like a Cosmetic Surgeon at work; a skilledsurgeon will take a broken, damaged or even slightly off the markface and with grace and a fine hand make it better; a surgeon thatdoesn’t have a clue what they are doing will take a good face andwhen they are finished have it resemble something between a frogand a cat.

In visual art the only criteria for the critique is the “Elements ofDesign”. In other art disciplines there are a similar set of elementsthat over time have been proven criteria for a music and song writer;dancer; writer and movie maker. These elements are, theCommandments, so to speak of artistic discipline and when followedwill not only help you to produce a successful creative product butwill help you to see where your work is failing. Anyone who critiquesyour work without referring to these elements are “Blowing Air” don’tlisten to them.

Once we know these elements you would think that we would beable to be objective when it comes to our own work, unfortunatelythis is not always the case. You know something is off but you are notsure what it is. This is when you need the help of the second opinion.The critique is an important part of the creative process and onlyshould be done by someone who you feel safe with. Critiques thatdo not focus on the elements of design (or your disciplineselements) are injecting personal likes and dislikes. Avoid this person.

In the case of Visual Art if the person critiquing your work is nottalking about balance, value, focal point and unity they don't knowwhat they are talking about and you can basically ignore anythingthey are saying. These design basics are what make a weak painter'spainting great and a great painter's painting fail. This formula ringstrue in every artistic discipline; the elemental basics are the only truejudge of good or bad when it comes to Art.

Things like technique, control and subject are things that come withtime and practice but great technique and control of the tools willnot make up for a lousy overall production this is true for painters,musicians, dancers and writers. I have seen paintings that are so

technically realistic you have to look twice to see if it’s a photo but the designof the canvas is poor and the colour has no value changes (think about aphoto with a big tree stuck in the middle with the top and bottom exiting theimage). On the other side I have seen newbie painters create powerful imagesbecause although the brush strokes were not controlled their overall designwas impressive.

Design trumps ability every time, have both and you’re on your way!

All the great abstract painters knew this fact and used it, the great dancers andsong writers knew it, the writers of the best novels and plays used it to theenth degree. In my opinion, if it was good enough for Leonardo, Rembrandt,Shakespeare, Mozart and Spielberg then it is good enough for me.

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On February 6th, 2013 I had the pleasure to attend aphenomenal exhibition called, "Losing Jovie”, by a talentedlocal artist, Renée Lalande. The exhibit was attended bymany of the artist’s family, friends, colleagues, and aformer high school teacher along with the general public. Itwas a truly unique experience to live through a family'ssorrow and intense love for the loss of their child. Amongstthe beauty of the representation of different mediums suchas paintings and other multimedia, the intense feelings feltby the artist and portrayed in the pieces reflected back onthe viewer. Like many who attended, I succumbed to theintense emotion and wept and grieved for their loss. It ishard to imagine the courage it took for the artist tooutwardly present her grieving process for everyone toobserve. I really admire this about Renée. What I lovedmost about this exhibit was the beautiful footage thatRenée and her husband shared with us. They were so manyincredible and loving moments with their beautifuldaughter, Jovie. It was so touching. I encourage everyone togo and see this wonderful Exhibit. "The opening receptionwas a great success!

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Making the bestof Winter

For those of us who really enjoy the outdoors, thewinter can be long and dark when the weatherconditions are as cold and icy as they have been.Here are some tips to make the most out of thewinter:

• Find a new hobby or workout routine. Sincewe have so much time to spend indoors, winter is agreat opportunity to learn something new. You canlearn to knit, take a dance class, learn to run, and/ortake up Yoga and meditation. Spirit Tree Yoga offerssome very unique practices and workouts notfound anywhere else in the city. You can heat thingsup with our Hot Yoga classes, or slow things downwith our meditative Gentle and Yin Yoga classes.

• Get out of the house, away from the TV, andlearn something or see something new. The publiclibrary, The River Institute, Aultsville Hall, your localgyms and community centres, even Spirit Tree Yoga,all offer something interesting like workshops,plays, and musical events. There is so much goingon in Cornwall that no one should be saying “Thereis nothing to do here”. Stay connected with yourcommunity on Facebook, bookmark theirwebpages, read the local papers like The LocalSeeker, etc… to find out what is coming up, and

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make an effort to attend. These events are soenriching to the soul. It is so much betterfor you than sitting in front of the TV!

• Learn to cook. Since it is sodark so early, take this time tolearn how to cook. Why doesdinner need to be a rushedevent? Savour the time in thekitchen and cook with yourfamily or partner. Turn themusic on, have a glass of wineor sparkling water, andexperiment. It is so rewardingto create a meal for your familyand loved ones. Don’t knowhow? There are many placesthat offer nutritional andyummy cooking classes. TheHealth Nut-Sylvie Thibertoffers monthly HealthyCooking Seminars and is afeatured guest at Spirit Tree Yogaon March 6th. For $10, you canattend her mini-health seminar andlearn about cooking naturally.

Winter can be a time you take to get connectedwith yourself and find out what really makes you happy. Ingrid Goff-Maidoff, a poetand mystic, states “Open the inside door: touch the deep knowing within you”.Plotinus states “Happiness depends upon ourselves.” When we take the time to reallylisten to ourselves, we connect to a deeper sense of ourselves and realize that we don’tneed a lot of stuff to make us happy. Most of the time, listening to a good song, talkingto a good friend, enjoying a yoga class, is all it takes to be really happy and contented.It really is the small stuff that feeds our souls, not stuff we buy. So enjoy this season oflong good nights, become friends with yourself and do what makes you happy!

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Black Dots and Other DistractionsThere is an easy exercise I use when facilitating. Itake a black marker and draw a dot in the middleof a large piece of flip chart paper. Do this for

yourself. Take out a sheet of white paper and with a pen or markersimply place a dot in the middle of the page. Now, staring at the paper, askyourself, “What do I see?”

When I ask participants what they see, most people respond, ‘a black dot’. Isthat what you see?

Now look again. Notice that the dot takes up less than 1% of the entirepage. What is left is a whole lot of white space.

Apply this same principle to life. During any given day, there are black dotsthat occur. These dots come in many forms – a mistake you made at work, aconversation with a friend that disturbed you, an item of news on the radio,or any other potential distraction.

Unfortunately black dots are coated with Velcro – they seem to stick to you.They occupy your thoughts and dampen your emotions. They are usuallycharged with something that triggers you and because of that they grow insize and take up a lot of space. You forget about all the white space aroundthe dot.

The white space, by the way, represents reality. For every black dot or similardistraction, there are many more events going on in your life that are positive.Unfortunately when your focus goes to the black dot, the white space is forgotten.There is an old adage that states, ‘where your attention goes, energy flows’. This isexactly what happens with the Black Dot Syndrome. That one less than perfect eventof your day is the event that consumes you. You dive into it again and again,examining it from all sides. As you do so it grows and grows. All the great things thathappened in your day are pushed aside and all but forgotten.

This, by the way, is a recipe for undermining yourself!

What is the alternative? Perspective. Black dots are small and deserve an equivalentamount of energy and attention. Your ability to contain them makes a difference.Begin by asking yourself the following:

roadSIGNSby Betty Healey

SEEKING THE ARTS . SEEKING THE ARTS• Is this a black dot, or simply a distraction?• Before you give your energy and attention to any black dot, ask

yourself what is in the white space. In other words, enumerate all the amazing things that happened in your day and give your energy and appreciation to these.

• When you return to the black dot, ask yourself how important the distraction is? Most times you will discover it is simply just an annoyance.

• Put the dot in perspective, don’t allow it to grow. Balance the dot withthe white space.

You might consider this conversation regarding black dots to be abstract ornot important. If that’s where you are, ask yourself how you feel at the endof every day. Are you exhausted? What consumed your energy?

Or

Are you uplifted? What fed this feeling?

You have choice to make every day, and believe me it is YOUR CHOICE. Youcan choose to let the black dots dominate your landscape or you can pullyou focus to the larger part of the canvas, the white space. Remember, thewhite space is filled with all the good and great things that happen to youin a day. Unfortunately they will slide by you unless you pull them intoconsciousness and examine them.

Begin making a choice today to choose thoughts and feelings which upliftyou rather than deplete you. As Mike Dooley says in his daily ‘message fromthe Universe’, thoughts become things, choose the good ones.

Choose to be conscious and aware of what is playing in the background.Bring your attention to what really matters – the white space. This is realitymore than any black dot you can identify, for in truth, it represents 99% ormore of what is in your life. Making this choice will allow you to live a moreauthentic and optimistic life for truth lies in the white space.

Until Next time… Betty Healey

Betty Healey is an award winning author, coach and inspiring speaker.Betty and Jim Healey will be starting a weekly coaching circle, lateJanuary, in Cornwall. To find out more about this opportunity, contactBetty at [email protected] or go tohttp://www.roadsigns.ca/programs/upcoming-events.html

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We all know that winter is the season of the “Cold” andperhaps you have been following news reports that thisyear we have been plagued with the flu virus in recordnumbers. There are many natural herbal remediesavailable that can help with symptoms and speedrecovery; some can even be used to prevent illness.

Before I begin it is important to note that if you have anyhealth concerns you should consult your heathpractitioner before taking any herbal medicine as herbscan interfere with medications, and may cause seriousand potentially fatal side effects.

As a qualified Herbalist I can help you to understand howherbs work. Many of us assumethat because herbs are naturalthat they are safe, but this isnot always the case. Herbs areoften powerful medicine in factmany of our currentpharmaceuticals are derivedfrom herbal medicine. I cananswer many questionsincluding what you should NOTbe taking if you are takingother medications.

In this issue I would like todiscuss the benefits of Elder (Sambucus Canadensis), oneof our oldest known medicinal herbs. This commonindigenous shrub has powerful properties that workwonders in fighting colds and flu as well as cold sorescaused by the herpes simplex virus. They have antiviraland antibacterial properties and will help to reduce feverand inflammation. Powerful antioxidants they will speedup the elimination of toxins from our bodies. The berriesare loaded with vitamin C as well as vitamins A and B.Elder has long been believed to be one of our mosttrusted immune boosting herbs. If I believe that I have beexposed to illness I drink a tea containing elder flowersor take some elderberry tincture at the first possibleopportunity, and I never travel without it. I keep an eyedropper bottle of tincture in my carry on and take itevery 4 hours as a preventative measure whenever I amin an enclosed environment such as a plane, train or bus.

Elder is also beneficial for treating bladder and urinarytract infections and it is believe to help lower cholesterol.I harvest elder from the wild throughout our region it isabundant near marshy areas. I do not harvest fromroadsides or near agricultural areas where pesticides areused. I use only the flowers and berries, in fact theremainder of the plant is poisonous as are the berries ifingested raw, uncooked. I dry the flowers and maketincture from the berries which also make wonderfulwines and preserves.

While we snuggle under blankets to keep warm duringthis deep freeze, why not imagine drinking a lovely cupof elder flower tea on a hot summer day. As it gentlylowers your body temperature you will feel coolcomfortable and invigorated.

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The Tim Hortons Big Brothers Big Sisters “Bowl for KidsSake” City Challenge took place on Sat. Feb. 2 at OlympiaBowl and Nativity Lanes in Cornwall. Over 1,000 bowlerstook part in the event, raising $56,000 for Big Brothers BigSisters of Cornwall and District.

“We so appreciate everyone in the community who cameforward, putting in new teams to help us make up the difference thisyear, and also to all our returning teams who, year after year, are therefor us,” said BBBS Executive Director Amanda Brisson.

The annual bowling event provides a very large portion of funding forBig Brothers Big Sisters of Cornwall and District, allowing theorganization to offer seven free mentoring programs to area youth.Without the community rallying together for events such as TimHortons Bowl for Kids Sake, the valuable programs that BBBS provideslocal children and youth would not be possible.

The Tim Hortons Bowl for Kids Sake event includes the City Challenge,the Counties Challenge Cup and an in-school Wii bowling activity. TheCounties Challenge Cup happens on Feb. 10 in Chesterville.

“We hope to raise over $5000 in Chesterville. We haven’t raised as muchas last year, but we will find ways to make up the difference,” saidBrisson. “The community always comes through for us.”


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