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The Local Seeker, Cornwall EditionVolume 2, Number 18, May 6, 2011Founded by Julia Lucio and Mai-Liis Renaud 2010Published by Local Seeker Media Group, Cornwall, Ontario

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by Seeker Chick Julia

Proud Canadian that I am, I sat and thought

long and hard about who I would be voting

for on election day. It was a tough political

decision this time around. I believed in the

ideas of a certain party, but had no faith in

the individuals steering the wheel. I

didn't like the other party's platform, but

love the dreams and ambitious speech its

people held. I also pondered with the

notion that maybe, just maybe, it was time

for a major shift in power in this country and

considered the NDP.

Who did I vote for? It doesn't matter. But

here is something that does.

I am not a very political person, but I do think

that it's not only my duty, but my

responsibility to vote. On election day

asked a 19 year old if she was planning to go

exercise her right to vote. You know what

she answered me? "Not today," she said, "

I might do it next month." Oh boy! What is

this society we live in where young people

don't even know that they get to vote only

when there is an election? How can we

expect our youth to take a stand when

nobody even takes the time to explain to

them the election process? How can they

be passionate about a country that doesn't

show them how important they are! In my

opinion, everybody who ran during this

election campaign should have paid a visit to

the high schools of this nation--they are

tomorrow's voters, and tomorrow is coming

fast. I'm sure one can take some sort of

basic political class in high school, but I think

it's time Canada makes this class mandatory.

Nobody should enter the work force without

passing "politics 101".

I guess I was right and it was time for a

change. A change in opposition, that is.

And although it wasn't a great turnout, we

at least didn't get the lowest turnout in

Canadian history this time. Canadians

spoke loud and clear. Quebec's political arena did a 360, leaving the Bloq,

who once had the province painted blue, with a mere 4 seats. Does that

mean the threat of separation is officially gone? Does that say that

Quebec is now ready to bury the hatchet and move forward, into the

future, hand in hand with the rest of the nation? The NDP got a record

high this time, jumping to 103 seats from the 37 they held, mainly because

of Quebec. And the Liberals, well, let's just say it was a sad, sad day for

them. To me, Bernadette Clement still was the right person, only she

wasn't for the right party.

It will be interesting to see where things go from thereon. What do YOU

think, Cornwall?

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A B L A S T F R O M T H E P A S T

MONTREAL ROAD - historic LE VILLAGE - Part 1BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

In Lamoureux Park SPRING HOURSThe Cornwall Community Museum

is now open Wednesday to Sunday

from noon to 4 pm.

Admission is free,

info. 613 936-0842

Plans to build a road from Cornwall to Montreal were first formulated in 1806, but were slow to be

implemented with the road largely impassible most of the time 14 years later.

The had to wait nearly another half century to come into its own when the water power provided by

the Cornwall Canal gave rise to the cotton mills.

The first mill operated by the Cornwall Manufacturing Company arrived in the East End in 1868 under

the direction of Montreal entrepreneurs. Destroyed by fire three years later it was replaced by the

Dundas Mill, famous for its tweeds, blankets and rugs. Encouraged by their success, these same

Montreal businessmen created the Canadian Cotton Manufacturing Company and constructed the

Canada Mill, which was not destroyed by fire until 2010.

Starting at Brennan's Corners, (Montreal Road and Marlborough Street), the Mills and Montreal Road

east of Marlborough were outside of old Cornwall. To remedy this problem, the town annexed the

land south of Montreal Road to the River in 1873. While Scots originally worked in the mills, it wasn't

long before French-Canadians settled here to work, more than tripling the town's population from

2,033 in 1871 to 6,890 in 1891, and increasing the French presence from 323 to 2,319 laying the basis

four our present day bilingual community.

To serve the educational as well as the spiritual needs of the newly arrived French speaking Roamn

Catholic population, Nativity Parish was formed in 1887 snd the church was completed under the

direction of the Rev. Raul De Saunhac in 1892.

The photographs and postcards are

from the collection of more than 10,000

images at the Cornwall Community

Museum. If you are interested in

learning more about our history, the

museum has a wide selection old and

modern local histories for sale, .

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A wedding party on the

steps of Nativity

Cathedral, built in 1892

as the spiritual home for

the East End's

burgeoning French

Catholic population.

The Canada Mill,

Cornwall's

industrial engine.

Closed in the late

1950s, it became

the home for

Cornwall

Industrial

Development,

which saw

numerous

industries such as

Chalet Glass

occupy the facility.

The century old

plus building was

destroyed by fire

in 2010.

The Maple Leaf Hotel, Montreal Road before World War I. This

became Le Village Donuts and has subsequently been torn

down and replaced by a dentist's office.

Montreal Road looking east, February, 1953.

Roy's Studio, Montreal Road, acquired from Andre's Studio by Yugoslavian

immigrant Roy Corbic in 1960.

Bishop Brodeur

opens the bowling

lanes at Nativity

Hall.

BELOW Courtaulds

and St. Lawrence

Park, in the

foreground made

Montreal Road

Cornwall's business

and leisure

destination for the

first half of the 20th

century.

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On May 2nd Canadians exercised their democratic right and

voted. Congratulations Canada, history was made! Steven

Harper wins his first majority, as he and the Conservatives win

almost 40% of the popular vote. The NDP and Jack Layton are the

official opposition for the first time in Canadian History! While

Elizabeth May is the first Green candidate to ever win a seat in

the House of Commons. The Liberals and Bloc both had their

worst showings ever, and Michael Ignatieff and Gilles Duceppe

both lost their respective seats.

Here are the unofficial results from late Monday night: Conservatives - 166 seats, New

Democrats - 104, Liberals - 34, Bloc - 3, and Greens - 1.

In SDSG it was a landslide victory, with Guy Lauzon winning over 60% of the popular

vote. While Bernadette Clement just squeaked into second place a few hundred votes

ahead of Mario Leclerc. The Conservative strategy of attack ads, and cutting off the

Liberal leaders head worked brilliantly. Michael Ignatieff's poor showing nationally

directly impacted Bernadette Clement's campaign locally.

Here are the unofficial election results for SDSG: Guy Lauzon - 29,438 votes, Bernadette

Clement - 8,508, Mario Leclerc - 8,313,

Wyatt Walsh - 1,040, and Darcy Donnelly - 161.

Bob Rae was interviewed on CBC and asked about the idea of a merger between the NDP

and Liberals. If NDP, Liberals, and even Greens merged, imagine the dream team of Jack

Layton, Justin Trudeau, and Elizabath May. Despite their differences, orange, red, and

green have a lot of common ground. Hopefully ego's and power will not get in the way

of these progressive parties one day uniting and working together.

It's funny how we can't get the Auditor General's report about the G8 before the election,

but we can get reports and innuendo about Jack Layton from fifteen years ago! Instead

of Taliban Jack, the right wing pundits might start calling him Kinky Jack! Mudslinging

and attack ads hurt our democracy. Shame!

It's all over the headlines, Osama Bin Laden is

dead. The longest political game of hide and seek

is over. Unfortunately, this doesn't bring back the

3000 lives that were lost on 9/11. My thoughts go

out to the victims and their families. I hope this

brings some closure for all the people who lost

loved ones on September 11th.

Vancouver and Montreal both went to Game 7

overtime. Chicago was a goal away from winning

four straight and mounting one of the greatest

come backs in NHL history. However Vancouver

prevailed and won it! The same can't be said for

Montreal. However Habs fans should not feel any

shame. Despite the fact that Montreal had

several key players out of the line-up, the only

way Boston managed to win the series was with

three over time victories. Montreal was literally a goal a

way from winning the series. PK Subban and Carey Price

played some great hockey for Montreal. However no-goal-

Gomez, the seven million dollar man, doesn't score again!

My name is Jason Setnyk, and these are my coffee grinds.

The Cornwall Underground has been online serving the local music community since August 1999. This

blog is run by music promoter and photographer Jason Setnyk who also organizes local Rock for Charity

and Rock the Vote events.

www.cornwallunderground.blogspot.com

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Jason Setnyk and Jack Layton at the

first Cornwall Rock the Vote in 2003

Seaway Valley Theatre Company is

presenting the comedy musical “Jasper

Station” Norm Foster’s first musical play.

Jasper Station tells the story of five travelers each

looking to redirect their lives. There is an eager young

reporter who hopes to right a Pulitzer Prize winning

article as well as a hopeful NHL player, a scatterbrained

accountant wanting to be a country and western song

writer, a rebellious young lady heading to meet the

mother ship in Kitimat to take her 60 million light years

away and a bored housewife who wants to rekindle the

passion in her life. Add to this mix a somewhat

cantankerous stationmaster who thinks he has seen

everything until now. Norm Foster ties the story

together with lots of comedy, original music and a twist

in the storyline.

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. . .A Great Stress Reliever

The all local cast, Sarah Newton, Ray Nevill, Mike DeWolf, Alicja Francis,

Gaby Leroux and Jeff Tessier, will be presenting the play at

CCVS auditorium on May 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m. with a

special Mother’s Day presentation on Sunday, May 8 at 2 p.m.

complete with desserts, tea, coffee, etc.


LOCALLY FOR CHEOFor the past 11 years, First

Student Canada has been a great

supporter of The Childrens

Hospital of Eastern Ontario .

Various activities throughout the

year are organized by

Fundraising Committee

members Carol Rouleau and

Helene Gilmore with all of the

proceeds going to CHEO

Every year outside of Walmart,

First Student drivers take part in

a “Survivor” weekend where they

spend 48 hours holding there

buckets and collecting donations

from the public. Catch phrase of

the weekend is……..Change for

CHEO!!!!

Food is brought to them by their

co-workers, families and friends.

The drivers taking part in the

event, eat, sleep and live on the

school bus in the parking lot for

48 hours.

For the past 11 years , the drivers of First Student have

been collecting soda cans and bottles from co-

workers, family, friends, neighbours and even

students on the buses and sending the money made

from these to CHEO. This was originally organized by

Helene Gilmore and Carol Rouleau and later joined by

Rodney Pilgrim and Geraldine Hardiment.

In 2010 two students, Rebecca Hardiment and

Michaela Toy approached First Student with the idea

to expand the recycling program to a wider scale to

get more money for CHEO. Once approved they

began canvassing neighbourhoods to ask people to

donate their empty cans, wine bottles, beer bottles, beer cans, soda bottles and any plastic bottle caps.

The response was tremendous and inspired the drivers to continue with the aptly named CC4C program

for the summer of 2011.

The areas being canvassed for 2011 are Wellington East, Sunset Blvd. and Heritage Place. Anyone interested

in participating in this program or for more information is urged to contact First

Student Canada at 613-938-8000. Anyone wishing to drop off their cans, bottles and

plastic caps are more than welcome to drop them off at First Student located at 120

Tollgate Rd W. Please leave the bags along side the shed in the back yard.

The program is a great way for students to earn their community hours for their

diplomas. First student also offers opportunities to students to earn their hours by

helping with the Christmas Float, Christmas party, Bbq/Car washes or anything that

requires assistance.

Carol and Helene organize many other events during the year that include Survivor

Weekend for CHEO 11 years running, Rock N Bowl/Silent Auction 4 years, Fall Casino

Run 3 years , YukYuks Comedy Night 2 years…This is an upcoming event being

held on Saturday May 28th at The Royal Canadian Legion. Tickets are $25.00 per

person and that includes a dinner/show. Please call First Student for more

information. - 613-938-8000 BBQ/Car Wash end of Spring.

Along with raising funds for CHEO, raising funds for Breast Cancer Research is

another cause important to First Student. In October, bake sales are held and in

2010 Convoy For The Cure let First Student place a bus in the Convoy.

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Why the “PLUS”?‘Cause we are more than just a pawn shop!

We buy, sell and trade antiques, fine china,gold, collectibles, as well as CDs, VCRs,

movies, video games & musical equipment.Just about anything of value!

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This year Mike Proulx assisted the committee

with a volleyball tournament that had a great

turn out and fun was had by all.

Also for sale are bracelets and 50/50 tickets.

We are very proud of our First Student family who

don’t just “drive children”. We also raise money to

keep children safe and healthy.

A BIG THANK YOU also goes out to the public, stores

and businesses for their generous support over the

years. All is greatly appreciated and could not be

done without you!

By the end of the fundraiser 48 hours, the bus is totally

decorated with names of supporters. Laidlaw Transit Ltd.held its 1st AnnualMiracle Bus in front ofWal-Mart on May 13th,2000. Sue Menard, oneof the coordinators said,“The total proceedsfrom this event and thecar wash being held onJune 3rd, will be goingto the Children’sHospital of EasternOntario in Ottawa.

Laidlaw cares aboutchildren we transport,so this fundraiser wasa perfect vehicle todemonstrate that.”

A total of $2,000 wasraised. Seen here (leftto right) are DavidGoddard, LaidlawTransit Manager,CHEO Bear and SueMenard.

Laidlaw’s 1st Annual Miracle Bus

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Developing A Business Concept

The starting point in developing a new business idea should lie within

you, rather than in a laboratory or on the street. You are the critical

component as it is your strengths and weaknesses which should

create the concept and determine the size of your business. At the

end of the day, support for your business, whether it be from a

financier, a supplier, or your customers, will be a vote of confidence in

your ability to make it successful.

While it is important to build your business idea around the skills you

possess, your experience and your talents, it is also important to

consider the overall economic climate of your community and region.

You must also take into account the larger economic climate by

learning about the trends and changes that occur over time. This will

help you to determine whether your business idea will be able to

survive the future twists and turns in the economy.

Research your market. This is key to determining the potential and

future success of your business. This will enable you to identify your

potential customer, their buying habits, their expectations of price,

quality and service. You may believe that you already know who your

customers will be, but things keep changing and you must be

informed to succeed.

Research your competition. Never assume that you will not have

competition – everyone has competition! Make sure you know how

many other businesses offer the same product and/or service that

your business will offer. Find out what their strengths and weaknesses

are, what opportunities exist and what threats exist – a SWOT analysis.

Be a “Mystery Shopper” and the information that you gather will assist

you in developing your business concept. Remember one important

rule – NEVER underestimate the competition. If you analyze and research your customers and your competition, you will be

able to determine if your business can compete with existing businesses, and

if your community will be able to support another business in the same

market.

Keep in mind that the birth of a new business can easily take several months.

Don’t rush into the first idea you have without letting it “incubate” and develop

in your mind. We sometimes have the tendency to get all fired up and

enthusiastic and begin allowing our heart to rule our minds. Instead, take a

step back, do the research and think it through!

Starting a new business has been compared to giving birth … it does not

happen overnight!

Candy Pollard, Business Consultant

CORNWALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTRE

100 Water Street East, Suite 104, P.O. Box 877, Cornwall, ON K6H 5T9

Direct Line 613-933-0074

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Seeker Chick Mai-Liisvisits a NEW BUSINESS CONCEPT

141 MONTREAL ROAD - A Unique Auction Experience!A new store where you can bring in your unwanted treasures for Claudia and

Peter Bobka to sell for you during the month - a real Treasure Chest of items to buy

and then attend their AUCTIONS ON THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY

MONTH when they clear the store so that they can bring in new merchandise.

Store open: Monday to Friday. 10am to 6pm, Saturday: 10am to 5 pm and Sunday:

NOON to 4 pm (May & June ONLY) For more information telephone 613-361-

2002 or email: [email protected].

Above- Claudia recording the sales

and Peter auctioning off an

O’Doul’s sign with an assortment of

items to be auctioned to the right

and a buyer anxiously waiting for

her lot to come up.

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NEWS FROM

Bruyere’s Restaurant donates

to The Cornwall Dog Park Association The Cornwall Dog Park Association received a generous $500.00 donation

from a Spaghetti Night hosted by Bruyere’s Restaurant which was held on

April 13th, 2011. These are much needed funds that will go towards the

purchase of fencing for the new Off-Leash Dog Park to be located north of

Optimist Park on CRT Property.

Pictured are CDPA Committee Members Tyler McPhee, Alex McPhee,

Bruyere’s Owner Charlotte Bruyere and CDPA Chair Bob Sloan

Just imagine the ‘Paws’ibilities.

The Cornwall Dog Park Committee invited citizens to join us on the

inaugural dog walk in Lamoureux Park on Sunday May 1st. The City of

Cornwall recently amended their bylaws to allow dogs on leash.

Although this was not a CDPA initiative it certainly was welcome news says

chair Bob Sloan. Meanwhile, we are busy fundraising for the public off-

leash park to be built at the north side of Optimist Park on CRT property,

and

is projected to open this fall. The group met at the clock tower, and

together enjoyed a wonderful stroll along the St Lawrence River that lasted

for about an hour. Some of our canine friends, most just meeting for the

first time,

were breeds such as Great Danes, Dobermans, Chihuahuas, Labradors,

Cocker Spaniels, Schnauzers, and many more.

for more information www.cornwalldogpark.ca


Seeker Chick Mai-Liis visited theSouth Stormont Chamber of Commerce

HOME & TRADE SHOW

Friday, April 29 & Saturday, April 30Lots of great exhibitors ...

Join Nancy Galway ForYOGA AND MEDITATION CLASSES Tuesday nights at 7 pm - 8:15 pmat the Cover Page Studio on 4th and York, Cornwall

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The Parable of the Administrator and the Flag

by Ludwik Piotrowski

For a long time I was very confused by those small

clusters of pipes sticking out above the doors of

almost all Canadian buildings. At first I thought they

might be tiny mortars for dispensing smoke bombs

to make up for the lack of fog in this country, and

then I guessed they might be devices for measuring

rainfall. It was only when the beginning of May

came round that I discovered they were flag holders.

It was very thrilling for me to discover that Canadian buildings actually have

patriotism built into them. In Europe, we have very little to do with flags of

any kind, but in Canada every home, office, school and hospital has been

designed with the expectation that its occupants will inevitably and

frequently adorn it with the national colors. This is like a Canadian person

going to England and discovering that we have special places to keep our

umbrellas, which we do.

Flags are a big deal here. Almost nobody in the EU has a flag, unless they are

a football hooligan or a member of the British Royal Family. In Canada they

seem to be distributed to all citizens along with their birth certificate. I

admire the simplicity of the Canada flag’s design, but I think it was a mistake

to make half of it white: this just encourages people to write slogans on it. It

is impossible to write political slogans on the US or UK flags unless you use

very small letters, which only makes it insulting to people with good

eyesight who happen to be standing nearby.

Near where I live, a righteous patriot spent some considerable time last

Canadian Day going round to every building that wasn't flying a flag and

writing "No flag! Shame on you" on its door. I know this is true because there

was no flag on my building, though I feel unfairly persecuted because it isn't

my responsibility to put it there. Flag raising is the job of building

administrators. These are a mysterious form of human beings who are only

ever seen at the top of ladders – they are either changing light bulbs or

putting up flags. Here is a tale I like to call the Parable of the Administrator

and the Flag.

One day last spring, I was walking along a city-centre street lined with grand,

old buildings. I could see two diminutive figures in the distance fighting with

a stepladder and a flag. First one climbed the ladder, slowly and unsteadily,

waved the flag around and then descended, and then the other did the

same. It was only as I drew closer that I could see the problem – even at the

top of their ancient ladder; the octogenarian building administrator and his

wife were just too short to reach the flag holder.

They saw me coming, appraised my height with a keen eye and very politely

asked if I could help. I am not a very patriotic person, but I immediately

wondered if this was the right thing to do. Does a Canada flag raised by a

Polish man in Canada count as a proper flag? Would I need to apologies to

the queen afterwards? Was it some obscure form of treason? I decided to

abandon caution.

It was only after I had the flag in place that they realized I was a foreigner.

Mrs. Administrator seemed to find the idea outrageously hilarious, but Mr.

Administrator wasn't so sure. He was polite in his thanks, but I felt sure I

detected a speck of wounded national pride. As I left, he was eyeing the flag

uncertainly and almost certainly wondering the same things that I had. I

have carefully avoided walking down the same street this year.


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SWEET TREATS FOR EASTERI have just a few simple meal additions for you to try thisweek. I had made a lovely prime rib roast a few days agoand I saved the bones and scraps of beef to make a big potof hearty tomato, beef and macaroni soup which I addedsome barley to as well. It's sitting on the stove right now,waiting for Gary to get home for our supper. To go alongwith it I made a batch of lovely whole wheat buns. They arejust out of the oven, sending such an enticing aroma offreshly baked bread all over the house. For dessert, you maylike to try a pan of apple butter bars. They make a 9 X 13"pan filled with rolled oats, chopped pecans or walnuts and

apple butter which is just made of cooked apples and cinnamon: no sugar added.

My Mum used to make a potful of tomato, beef and macaroni soup after we wouldhave a roast beef. Nothing ever went to waste when I was growing up. Always homecooked meals, no take out. Life was so simple then. Home cooking is the secret tostaying within your food budget and staying healthy. The nice thing about a pot ofhomemade soup is that it rarely is the same twice. Use up whatever veggies needusing. Just don't add salt until it is cooked. I find you hardly need to add any if youhave lots of herbs and veggies. Enjoy a great week!

HOMEMADE TOMATO, BEEF, MACARONI AND BARLEY SOUPbeef bones and scraps leftover from a roast of beef

1 onion, chopped

1 rib of celery, finely diced

2 bay leaves

2- 28 oz. cans of diced tomatoes

1/3 cup (or so ) Sharyn's Pantry no salt or MSG onion soup base

1 tsp. peppercorns

3 tbsp. Sharyn's Pantry spicy spaghetti seasoning

1/2 tsp. ground thyme

1 tbsp. beef bovril

I added 1/4 cup of leftover beef gravy from my roast

1 cup macaroni

1/3 cup pot or pearl barley

METHOD;

• Place the beef and bones in a large Dutch oven or stockpot. Cover them with

cold water to about 2" above the bones and bits of meat.

• Add the chopped onion and celery, bay leaves, canned tomatoes, onion soup

base, peppercorns, spaghetti seasoning, thyme and bovril.

• Bring this to a boil and turn down to a simmer. Allow this to cook for about 1-

1/2 hours, stirring every now and then.

• Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.

• Add in the macaroni and barley. Cook until they become tender.

• This filled my Dutch oven with delicious beef soup which we can enjoy for a few days at

lunch. ENJOY!

WONDERFUL WHOLE WHEAT BUNSI used my breadmachine to mix the dough. Once risen in the machine, just remove the

dough, shape into buns and allow to rise until double. Then bake them in your oven for

about 15 minutes. What a nice treat to go with your pot of soup.

In your breadmachine add:

7/8 cup of warm milk

1 /4 cup butter, at room temperature, cut up into small cubes

1 scant tsp. salt

1 egg, at room temperature, beaten well

2- 1/2 tbsp. brown sugar

2- 3/4 cups of Sharyn Pantry's hi rise whole wheat flour (This is a bakery quality flour and

you will have superb results with it for your bread.)

2 tsp. instant breadmachine yeast (always kept in your fridge of freezer)

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• Place them on parchment lined baking sheets and set them in a warm, draft-

free place to allow them to rise to double in size.

• Bake them in a 350 degree F. oven for 12 to 15 minutes.

• Serve them warm or cool on a wire cooling rack, then place in ziploc bags to

store for a day or two. ENJOY!

APPLE BUTTER BARSThis will make a 9" X 13" pan. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.

The apple butter will form the middle layer of the bars. ( Like date squares.)

Makes 3 dozen bars.

1 -1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour

1 level tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. fine salt

1- 1/2 cups quick cooking rolled oats

METHOD;

• Grease a 9"x13" pan. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.

• In a bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and salt together.

• Add the brown sugar and the rolled oats. Mix well.

• Pour over this, the melted butter and mix well.

• Press half of this into the bottom of the baking pan.

• Spread the apple butter over this layer and sprinkle the chopped nuts over

the apple butter.

• Top with the remaining oat mixture, using your fingers to evenly crumble

the mixture over the apple butter layer.

• Bake for about 50 minutes in the 350 degree F. oven or until lightly browned.

• Cool right in the pan on a wire cooling rack and cut up into squares.

• You can wrap up individual pieces and freeze them. They will be ready to

put in your lunch bags. ENJOY!

METHOD;

• Add ingredients to your breadmachine in the order to suit it.

• Set it on DOUGH CYCLE.

• Once completed, remove the dough from the machine and shape it into 16 buns.

1- 1/2 cups brown sugar

1 cup butter, melted

1- 1/2 cups apple butter

1 cup chopped walnuts of pecans

Friday May 6th

Winston Marley @ La Maison in Cornwall.

Saturday May 7th

Flipside @ La Maison in Cornwall.

Saturday May 7th

Bloodshot Bill @ Phatty Kats in Cornwall.

Saturday May 7th - Intimate Acoustics

@ The St. Lawrence Acoustic Stage in Morrisburg.

Saturday May 7th

Free Comic Book Day @ Fantasy Realm in Cornwall.

Saturday May 14th - Benefit Concert for Youth Challenge

International @ General Vanier in Cornwall.

Saturday May 14th - Rock the Playground Benefit @

Snails in Cornwall.MU

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What Can Investors Learn

from Maple Syrup

Producers?

Here’s a fun fact: Canada produces about 80% of

the world’s supply of maple syrup, according to

the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and

Rural Affairs. And we’ve just finished the big

production season, which runs from February

through April, so now it’s time to enjoy the fruits

of our labours. Even if you are not personally

involved in making maple syrup, you can apply

some of the lessons of its creation to other aspects of your life — such as

your investment strategy.

Here are a few suggestions:

• Be patient. There’s no such thing as “instant” maple syrup.

Generally, sugar maple trees require 20 years before reaching the size at

which they can be tapped. As an investor, you also need to be patient

before reaping the rewards of your efforts. In fact, many successful

investors hold quality investments for several decades, all the while

enjoying the potential benefits of growth, income or both. While there’s no

guarantee that the passage of time will turn all investments into winners —

and, as you’ve no doubt heard, “past performance can’t guarantee future

results” — it’s nonetheless true that the longer you hold quality

investments, the better your chances of overcoming short-term volatility

and achieving positive results.

• Provide the right environment. Basically, eastern Canada

and the northeastern and midwestern U.S. are the only areas on earth with

the geology, climate and soils necessary for a sap flow sufficient to produce

viable amounts of maple syrup. To achieve your financial goals, you also

need to ensure the right “environment” for your investments. That means

you must provide the right “nutrients” by staying invested through up and

down markets, and you need to avoid “toxins” such as chasing after hot

stocks or taking on excessive risk.

• Cultivate the right skills. Maple syrup producers must

know exactly what they’re doing, from boring holes, inserting taps and

collecting the sap to boiling it off and filtering and bottling the syrup. As an investor,

you, too, must know what you’re doing. You must choose a mix of investments

suitable for your risk tolerance, time horizon and long-term goals, and you must

adjust your investment mix over time to accommodate changes in your life. As the

investment world is not always easy to navigate, you may want to work with a

professional financial advisor to help ensure you make the right moves at the right

times.

• Don’t focus on just one area. Each year, when maple syrup

producers tap a tree, they drill a hole in a new location; the old hole will produce sap

for only one season, as the tree needs time to heal and recover. As an investor, you

can also face problems by focusing on just one area. For example, if you invest only

in aggressive-growth stocks, and a market downturn affects these stocks in

particular, your portfolio will likely take more of a hit than if you had also invested in

some less-aggressive stocks, bonds and other securities. Keep in mind that

diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss.

You may never tap a maple tree, but by tapping into some of the techniques used by

those who do, you can make progress toward “sweetening” your investment results

in the years to come.

Edward Jones. Member Canadian Investor Protection Fund.

local Edward Jones advisor, BRIAN SEGUIN - (613) 932-6161

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WEDNESDAY MAY 11 - LE MERCREDI 11 MAI

BABY TALES - HEALTHY BABIES PROGRAM - 10:00 AM

KIDS' CORNER - 10:00 AM

STORIES, SONGS FINGEER PLAYS AND CRAFTS - 10:00 AM

ADULT CHESS - 6:15 - 8:15 PM

ADULT BRIDGE - 6:15 - 8:15 PM

THURSDAY MAY 12 - LE JEUDI 12 MAIBABY TALES - HEALTHY BABIES PROGRAM - 10:00 AM

CORNWALL SCRABBLE - 1:00 - 3:30 PMADULT EVENING BOOK CLUB -7:00 PM

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by Janet St. Pierre

Once a year we celebrate

Mother’s Day, that

special Sunday in May,

when Mothers are

recognized for who they

are….Mothers, Wow,

imagine such an

a m a z i n g

accomplishment and

Mothers only get one

date to celebrate on the

calendar.

The perfect card has

been selected for you, or

your little person has put

their best effort into

making the card to give

you. Either way, as the

card is passed from hand to hand, the feeling we get as

we receive our Mother’s Day card is the same feeling we

had when our child was born, and that is anticipation.

When our child was born, we couldn’t wait to see what

we created, hold our bundles of joy, and admire their

beauty. The card chosen for you is a reminder of your

child’s birth, it was created or purchased just for you,

and now the excitement is seeing Mom read the words

of love and affection, telling you how much you mean and how

important you are to them. As you read your perfectly fitting card,

you realize how precious the moment, how important you are

and your purpose in life.

This day is all about you as a “MOM” and so it should be. Whether

you receive flowers, have breakfast in bed, or taken out for

brunch, take it all in, enjoy your special day with the people in

your life that know just how important you are to them. And

when the day is over and a new day begins, remember, Mother’s

Day may only be on the Calendar once a year to celebrate, but you

are a Mother everyday, and you are entitled to celebrate this every

day. I encourage you to live each day as a mother/woman in the

joy, love and anticipation as you did when your child was born. Be

excited for each and every day, enjoy each and every moment of

being a mother, whether you are laughing, crying, cheering,

supporting, giving a hug, providing words of encouragement, or

shaking your head, this is the best job in the world and

celebrating it daily is what we need to do. There is no pay for this

position, the hours of work are endless, weekends are a must, and

this position comes with only one line on the job description “all

duties as required”. No training manual provided, it is you who

decides what your Mother role will look like and how it will roll

out. At the end of the day the benefits and rewards are all the pay

we require, knowing we make a difference everyday in our child’s

life, is better than any amount of money. Cheers!

To all the Mothers out there, you are so important, needed,

admired and loved. And remember to celebrate everyday….

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born April 1st 2011 at the Cornwall Community Hospital..

Proud parents Gail and Allan Archambault.

Proud Big Sister Topanga. Proud Grandparents:

Denise & Randy Shaver,Theresa and Rheal Archambault.

Proud Great-Granparents:Liana Julien,Lorette Lafave,and Rheal Archambault SR.

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Dear Joe,

During the last strong wind storm we had I found

several shingles littering my lawn and the next

door neighbours lawn as well. I am not sure if

they belong to me or not. What should I do? If

they are mine, can I patch my roof or do I need to

replace it? My roof is about 12 years old.

Thank you so much for your help.

Sincerely, Blown Away.

Dear Blown Away,

I too have lost some shingles in the last few

gales we have had and it is never a pleasant feeling to wake

up to find your roof lying on the ground beside your house.

Your primary concern regarding your home is having a

good weather tight roof over your head, everything else is

secondary.

It appears that our weather is not getting any easier on our

homes. The wind is getting windier, the sun, sunnier, the

rain, rainier, so maintenance is always going to be top of

mind.

Realistically, we have to appreciate that the manufacturers

rating on shingles is only a guideline. A 25 year shingle is

likely only going to have a service life of about 15 - 17 years

in our severe climate, and anything less than a 25 year

shingle is not worth wasting the time installing on your

home. There are now up to 35 year architectural shingles

which are twice the thickness and twice the weight of your

traditional asphalt shingle. That being said, we can only

expect a safe working lifespan of about 20 - 25 years. Just

like any asphalt shingle, after about ten years the

decorative part of the shingle that is exposed to the

elements starts to show its age and we become aware

again of the waning of our investment. So for the extra

50% in materials cost and 25% labour cost, I don't think you

are any further ahead. If you like the look and you can

afford it, you will get a few more years service out of these

products, but they aren't going to look new any longer

than the plain ones.

Regarding your particular roof, by what you have said I

would be inclined to recommend you start shopping

around for a new roof. Don't be in a rush. Do some

comparison shopping and get several quotes...and ASK

around. Talk to your friends and neighbours. They have all

had to have this done at some point so they will be able to

refer you to someone competent and competitive. I would

say that it would be safe to hire someone to mend your

roof for the time being but be shopping for a new one in

the short term (6-18 months). Once the shingles start to

break off that means that they are no longer bonded to one

another so the integrity of the assembly is failing. Shingles

will lose their flexibility after about 5 years so if they come

loose in a wind storm they will break instead of bend. Be

sure that the shingles used to mend your roof are nailed

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AND glued or else they will come loose too.

When you are fixing the roof, remove the damaged shingles

and layer in replacements in the exact formation of the

original ones. Deviating from the pattern will almost

certainly leak. Tar down each new tab and affix with nails

underneath the next row of shingles. If you must face nail a

shingle be sure to tar over the nail heads to seal the

penetrations. DO NOT just tar over an area missing shingles;

When it dries, the tar will crack and allow water to enter.

When you are on the roof, be sure to check the entire

assembly: valleys, flashings, ridgecaps and all vents and

flanges. Inspect the chimney while you are up there...and

while you're at it clean the gutters, and toss down the frisbee

the kids lost last summer, might as well make the most of

your trip up on the roof.

Have your roof inspected and repaired as soon as possible,

you don't want to take chances with water entering your

home. The $200 repair could quickly turn into thousands of

dollars in insulation, drywall and mould remediation if you

don't take care of it.

Best of luck, Joe

PS. If it turns out to be your neighbours roof, just pass along

these tidbits and sit back and wait for it to be your

turn...mother nature won't let you wait too long.

Dear Joe,

This summer my friends and family are getting together to

help me build a deck in my back yard. What things should I

be thinking about as the weather gets nicer and I start

getting excited about my new deck?

Yours Truly, All Hands On Deck.

Dear Hands On Deck,

First, you'll want to have your building permit in place so that

you can go ahead and build it when your help is ready. Not

to mention verifying with the planning department that your

vision can in fact become a reality and doesn't contravene

any bylaws.

Check with your neighbours that what you want to do will

not inconvenience them in any way. Consider privacy

screens when you are designing your new deck.

Don't keep a whole stack of lumber piled up in the yard in

preparation for the construction project. Lumber left to the

elements will crack and twist in a matter of weeks making it

exceedingly difficult to do a nice job. Your local building

supply store will be happy to deliver the lumber you need

same day or next day and put it right where you need it.

If you get the concrete footings done ahead of time, you won't

have to wait a day when the help shows up and you can just

start building. If you are building a floating deck, this is not a

concern. Check you building codes and see which design

works for you.

Happy decking, Joe.

Thank you to everyone for your contributions this week. If I didn't

answer your question, keep watching here each week for more

household tips and renovation advice. You can email your

questions to: [email protected].

For additional information about me and what is going on in your

community, please visit our website:

www.adamshomeservices.ca.

And remember, Whatever you do, do it well, because a job

well done stays well done forever.

Itamar Danziger MSW, RSW

Individual, Couples and Family Counselling

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In last Monday's

Canadian Federal

Election, not

enough eligible

voters cast their

ballots to silence

the critics of voter

apathy. That said, these critics are

completely missing the point about the

size of voter turnout at the polls.

I'm in agreement with columnist George

Jonas who states that voter apathy is

the result of a sensible complacency

that flows from good times and good

government. Far from being alienation,

it’s the same kind of confidence that

allows us to put our money in chartered

banks and our bodies into scheduled

airliners as a matter of routine.

People vote when they worry. I take this

back. Some people vote all the time, but

all people vote when they worry. Not

voting isn’t a sign of bad, dysfunctional

democracy. On the contrary, democracy

feeling confident in its skin, comfortable

with its own institutions, and generally

expecting good times, is more likely to stay

home on election day.

Canadians went to the polls in this past

Monday's election in numbers that were

higher than expected. This is an indication

of democracy running a bit scared. A higher

voter turnout seems to be a sign of unease;

the unease that maybe comes from too

many successive minority governments,

the perception of a prime minister who

some see as too autocratic, and so on.

Voting is a paradox. People around the world

risk and sacrifice so much to have a say in

their own affairs — and then they say

nothing. They face persecution and torture

for the franchise — and then won’t exercise it.

I always vote because the process

stimulates me like a game of chance,

something understood by Ruth Ellen

Brosseau, the new NDP member for the

riding of Berthier-Maskinonge. In the

middle of campaigning, Ms. Brosseau went

on vacation to Las Vegas. She subsequently

came home to electoral victory on May

2nd. Poker anyone?

Professionally Chilling With ...

by Gary Friedman

We will be working on our 19TH ISSUE of Volume 2

and it will be out next week on Friday, May 13or read the paper online

www.thelocalseeker.com

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Many Cornwallites attended

what turned out to be a very successful

FIRST HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY

COMMEMORATION,at Knox St.Paul United Church on May 2nd.

The event started with an exhibit, followed by audio/visual

presentations and a handful of guest speakers. The organizers did

a wonderful job at finding relevant information and making that

information readily available to the public. The event celebrated

the not only the survivors of the holocaust, but also remembered

all the victims of all the genocides that took place in history.

Hopefully, this will become a yearly event and get anchored in

Cornwall's heritage.

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