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ELECTIONS 101by Seeker Chick Julia

Isn't it interesting how you can have people

sitting next to you at work, day in, day out,

yet feel so alone? Isn't it puzzling that

even when you have a house full of noise

and activity, you can feel so totally on

your own. As a matter of fact, it

sometimes seem that the more busy

your entourage is, the more isolated one

feels... Who hasn't felt at times that their

life-long journey is filled with solitary

confinement? This is particularly true for

politicians. And this is particularly true

during election season.

Politicians are ultimately only as good as the

people they surround themselves with.

And they have to delegate and trust these

people with their own future. I can't even

begin to imagine letting go of control to

that point. Control freaks need not apply.

Politics are definitely not for them. Being a good

team player, as well as having a well-planned and

well-organized political campaign are mandatory

items to achieve success. Even if the runner says all

the right things, has all the right answers and has the

right platform, none of it matters if there is not a

means for distributing the message. Media relations

become crucial, and hitting the pavement a must.

To make matters even more interesting, contrarily to

our Southern neighbours who's campaigns can last

up to a whopping 2 years depending on the money

they have, our politicians have merely a month--two if

they are lucky--to make themselves noticed,

regardless of their campaign funds. This is where

having good staff members, namely a campaign

manager, volunteer coordinator, finance manager,

scheduler and media director, take on a whole new

kind of importance.

Let us exemplify this with a concrete example:

Bernadette Clement. (Clarification: this is in no way

an endorsement. It is meant to point out what, in

our humble opinion, Mrs. Clement is doing RIGHT.)

First and foremost, Mrs. Clement is ACCESSIBLE,

which makes a huge difference. She takes the time to talk and get the pulse of the

people. She is using SOCIAL MEDIA greatly to her advantage, keeping potential

voters posted on her whereabouts. She is VISIBLE, she is out there, she is knocking

on doors. She is LIKEABLE. Her demeanor is friendly, she has a great big smile and

she always seems to be genuinely concerned about the community. But is Mrs.

Clement lonely?

On Thursday, the Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a candidates' debate at the

Civic Complex. If you can't attend in person, watch live on

http://www.thelocalseeker.com. The Seeker Chicks will be reporting on all the

action to help you make your decision.

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Two pre World War I Easter Postcards.

St. Raphael's 1950. The first Roman Catholic Church was built in

St. Raphael's around 1790. Work on this structure began in

1821 under the direction of the future Bishop, Alexander

Macdonnell, the first Roman Catholic Bishop of Upper Canada

(Ontario, 1826 - 1840.) The church was destroyed by fire

August 11, 1970, leaving the present stone shell.

An extremely rare

photograph of the

interior of St.

Raphael's by

photographer Marcel

Quenneville, 1950.

The church was

constructed with

wooden rafters in

place of pillars and

wooden pins instead

of nails. Naturally

there were no steel

beams.

Cornerstone laying of the present St. Columban's

church, the third, in 1894.

A postcard

from the 1940's

showing St.

Columban's

Church. The

Parish began as

a mission

church of

St. Andrew's in

1829.

Trinity (Bishop

Strachan Memorial),

Church. While the

United Empire

Loyalists undoubtedly

brought their religion

with them, the first

parish of the Church of

England (Anglican),

was not tentatively

established until three

years after their arrival,

in 1787. The church's most famous pastor was the Rev. John Strachan, future

Bishop of Toronto and founder of the Eastern District (Cornwall) Grammar School,

the forerunner of today's CCVS. Work on the present church started in 1869. The

builder's originally wanted a steeple, but the ground proved to be too unstable, and

the steeple had to wait until the later part of the 20th century when lighter building

materials made it feasible.

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to make maple syrup from their heritage farm. We have sold their syrup in our storefor many , many years. Our customers have brought it to their families and friendsaround the world. It has travelled to Japan, China, South America and many states inthe U.S.

Here are some delicious recipes using this national delicacy. I hope you enjoy them.

MAVIS' MAPLE SYRUP PIEMy friend Mavis Wert wrote a cookbook in 1987 with her family recipes called

Country Fare. I am lucky to have a copy of it and often use her recipes with great

results. Here's her recipe for maple syrup pie:

1 baked pie crust

1 cup pure maple syrup

1/2 cup water

METHOD;• Heat the maple syrup in the top of a double boiler.

• Make a thin paste of the flour and the water and stir this in to the maple syrup.

• Stir some of the hot mixture into the beaten egg yolks and return this to the

hot maple mixture in the double boiler.

• Cook this until thickened, stirring frequently.

• Add the butter and beat well.

• Pour the mixture into the baked pie crust and cover with a meringue. Carefully

spread the meringue to touch the pasty so the meringue won't shrink while it

bakes. Flip it up to form peaks.

• Bake in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes , or until the meringue is lightly

browned.

MERINGUE;2 to 3 egg whites, at room temperature

4 tbsp. fruit sugar or white sugar

a pinch of cream of tartar

1/2 tsp. vanilla

TIPS FOR A PERFECT MERINGUE;

• Always have your egg whites at room temperature to whip them. (NOTE: it

is easier

to separate cold eggs, then allow the egg whites to come to room temperture befor

beating)

• Make sure when you are cracking the eggs to separate them , that no egg yolk gets

in to the egg whites or the meringue will not whip.

• Your mixer beaters and mixing bowl must be perfectly clean and free from any

grease or the meringue won't whip properly.

METHOD;

• Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites until foamy, then gradually add the

cream of tartar.

• Continue beating on high speed and slowly add the sugar.

• Lastly add the vanilla.

• Beat the meringue until stiff peaks form. My Mum always said that it isn't beaten

properly until you can rub a little meringue between your thumb and index finger

and feel no grains of sugar.

• Be sure to spread the meringue to completely cover the top of the pie and touch all

the edge of pastry so it won't shrink while browning in the oven.

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MAPLE SQUARESYou use maple syrup in the actual square as well as in the frosting.

1/3 cup butter

2 eggs, at room temperature

1 cup maple syrup

1 -1/4 cups all purpose flour

2 tsp. baking powder

a pinch of salt

1 cup walnuts, chopped

METHOD;

• In a bowl, mix together the butter, eggs and 1 cup of maple syrup.

• Whisk together in a separate bowl, the flour, baking powder and salt.

• Gradually add the dry ingredients into the butter, eggs and maple syrup.

• Lastly, add the chopped walnuts. Mix well.

• Grease an 8" square pan.

• Spread the batter evenly in the pan.

• Bake the squares in a 350 degree oven for 25 minutes. Allow the squares to

cool before spreading on the frosting.

THE FROSTING;

-In a saucepan, boil the 1 cup of maple syrup, 1/4 cup of milk and the 4 tbsp.

butter together for 3 minutes. Allow this to come to room temperature.

-Stir in enough icing sugar to thicken the frosting and be a spreading

consistency.

-Spread the frosting over the cooled squares. ENJOY!

MAPLE BUTTER TARTSUse homemade tart shells or buy our easy, frozen tart shells. This recipe will make

18 medium- sized tarts.

1/2 cup brown sugar, lightly packed

1- 1/2 cups maple syrup

1 cup raisins (I like Thompson raisins)

1/4 tsp, fine salt

1 tbsp. butter

METHOD;

• Preheat oven to 450degrees F. Prepare pastry for tart shells or thaw the frozen

prepared tart shells.

• In a saucepan, bring to a boil, the brown sugar, maple syrup, raisins, salt and

butter.

• Cook this for about 10 to 15 minutes or until the raisins are cooked.

• Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow to cool.

• When the filling is cool, add the beaten eggs, vanilla and chopped nuts.

• Pour the filling into the unbaked tart shells.

• Bake in a 450 degree F. oven for 8 minutes, then lower the oven temperature

to 350 degrees F. and bake until done. ENJOY!

FROSTING;1 cup maple syrup

1/4 cup milk

4 tbsp. butter

enough icing sugar to thicken

2 eggs, beaten

1 tsp. pure vanilla

1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

18 or so medium-sized unbaked tart

shells

1/4 cup flour

2 eggs

1/4 cup butter


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Well, Marie Morrell has definitely done it again!Anyone who knows Marie knows of her extraordinary organizational skills. Sunday, April 10th, 2011, we engaged in a march from the Civic Complex

to City Hall to bring awareness to the cultural aspects of Cornwall. Bernadette Clement,

Maurice Dupelle and Guy Lauzon are just a few of the supporters for this worthy cause.

The weather was in our favour and Marie used all the attending experts, in this area, to

speak out and tell a little of their own stories. Marie is the one who will continue to pull

together the fight for this cause and bring awareness to the citizens of Cornwall, who

may not realize, as yet, that a Cultural Centre is worth fighting for. Hope to see more of

you at the next walk. by Patricia Acker

MARCH FOR CULTURE By Marie Morrell

The March for culture's purpose was to bring together representatives and members of

the various groups representing the Cornwall’s Culture. Even if at this time, as a

community we are concentrating on the art culture, let’s not forget that culture

encompasses every aspect of our daily life. Culture is the evolution of our world through

all its challenges and trends. On April 10th, 15 groups’ representatives, in turn, were

invited to make a speech for the following cultural communities: art (painters,

photographers, artisans, singers, dancers), language as a form of expression (writers

and media), faith depicting our beliefs, science, education, Pride Cornwall, blind and

deaf (showing sign language below right,) poverty, governmental (federal and

municipal), countries of the world cultures and traditions (Estonian, Netherlands,

Trinidad Tobago and Jamaican), youth, seniors and businesses.

As you can see, the first march featured many various cultural sectors and the

organizer was extremely grateful for the representatives’ attendance and to the

Creator for the beautiful weather. While chatting, the representative from the

Parade of Nations for the Developmentally Challenged and those with special

needs, collected over 30 new names of groups and individuals to be added to

www.paradeofnations.com website, under artists/artisans, performers and

writers. If you did not have an opportunity to attend and provide your name for

the art culture category, please send your name, a biography, a picture and a link

or e-mail/ address and telephone number at [email protected] send a

letter to Parade of Nations, 1621 Joyce Street, Cornwall, on K6J 1Y6 or call Marie

Morrell at 6143-936-6873. Your text will also be translated in either official

language.

In addition, the art culture of our community wants to show the City Council of Cornwall that

this group is getting organized to provide them with a directory of the people composing

this art culture of our area. We want to do our part to get things going. The City's website

promotes "Choose Cornwall, a place where you can succeed - and where your family will

thrive". As per the law of attraction, we already saw the change in our dreams, felt it, wanted

and imagined it. This is time to face this change and let it happen; and all of this along the St Lawrence. How could we ask for anything better?

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MISUNDERSTANDING THE DEFINITION

OF CULTUREThe definition of culture is highly misunderstood and

misused.by Marie Morrell

Many people confuse “culture” with “multiculturalism”, a term

which means the appreciation, acceptance or promotion of

multiple cultures, applied to the demographic make-up of a

specific place. Canada is the most multi-cultural country in the

world, and the home of immigrants of every ethnic and religious

group from every country in the world. Five hundred years ago

only the Aboriginal people lived on this land called “Canada”, in

1535, by explorer Jacques Cartier. Cartier misunderstood the

word "kanata" the Huron-Iroquois word for village and used it to

refer to both the settlement of Stadacona and the land

surrounding it.CONTINUED ON PAGE 6


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I did not enjoy or appreciate Facebook, until I

started a fan page for my business, Snow

Angels Sanctuary. It is a great way to connect

with people and a fun way to promote what

you do. I have been having lots of fun doing

some serious and some silly things on my page.

My “Worst Joke of All Time” countdown, is a

small sample of the silly. Inspired by the

thoughts of April fool’s day, these groaners

naturally unfolded. In our hectic day to day

lives, we often forget how the simple act of

laughter or just being downright silly, is a great stress reducer and helps rid

our anxiety. Laugher can truly be the best medicine. Never mind the all the

biological proof of how it physiologically helps our body, it just makes things

seem better somehow.

One of my dogs is actually called Silly.

(Silly in front and his brother Luca

behind.) Silly is visually impaired and

sticks very close to me and his dad,

Milo. Silly is named Silly, because he

is different. He is always barking,

talking, running around. He barks to

the beat of a different, but a very

special drum. He is a happy dog,

enjoys life, but most important,

enjoys himself. He and his dad are

always teasing each other and

playing the silliest games I have

ever witnessed two dogs playing.

He really has embraced the art of being silly,

never mind that he is a dog. I always say we can learn from the

animals.

WITHOUT FURTHER HESITATION HERE ARE THE WORST JOKES OF ALL TIME.

10. What do you call a flower under your nose? Tulips.

9. What did the mermaid do last Sunday night? She went to sea a movie.

8. Why was the chicken happy? Everything was eggcellent.

7. Knock, knock. Who's there? Hugh. Hugh who? Yoo hoo yourself

6. What is green and eats snow? Ski-weed.

5. Knock, knock. Who's there? Ben. Ben who?

Ben wondering what you have been up too.

4. What do termites eat for breakfast? Oakmeal.

3. What do you call a fish with no eyes? A fsh.

2. What did the mother buffalo say to her child as he left for school? Bison!

AND, FINALLY, HERE IT IS, THE WORST JOKE EVER....

1. What does an agnostic dyslexic do when experiencing insomnia?

Sit up all night wondering if there really is a dog.

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MISUNDERSTANDING THE DEFINITION

OF CULTURE

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Culture encompasses everything in one’s life. “Culture” exists since the

beginning of the world; it’s all about evolution, at every stage, of

civilization. It’s about shared beliefs, learned values and attitudes,

which influences our perception of things and form our behaviour. It’s

about the way particular groups of people carry out their day-to-day

activities, following a consistent systematic way (a routine).

According to “Culture “ experts, culture is about language (the most

sophisticated medium of expression), art and science (the most

advanced and refined forms of human expression), thoughts (the ways

in which people perceive, interpret, and understand the world around

them and why the whole world is in so much trouble because

misinterpretation and misunderstanding), spirituality (the value

system transmitted through generations for the inner well-being of

human beings, expressed through language and actions), social

activity (the shared pursuits within a cultural community,

demonstrated in a variety of festivities and life-celebrating events,

interaction in al its forms (the social aspects of human contact,

including the give-and-take of socialization, negotiation, protocol,

conventions, sports, etc.). All of the above collectively define the

meaning of “Culture”.

Culture takes into account trends, an inclination about following

certain general tendencies affecting societies, such as drug, violence,

poverty, criminal behaviour, fashion, music, dance, film making,

writing, etc.

Culture also refers to bias, a prejudice in favour of or against one thing,

person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered

to be unfair based on gossip or emotion instead of logic or reason.

Biases affect judgment and decision-making. In most instances, this

negativity, affecting culture, is the result of statistics bias (data

collection and analysis), which can take several forms and falls under

several definitions, but in each case, represents some sort of deviation

from the truth. There is also"media bias" which implies a pervasive or

widespread bias contravening the standards of journalism, rather than

the perspective of an individual journalist or article.

As you can see “Culture” has a complex definition. I hope this article

will help you get a clearer picture.


I want to RANT!I think I have been watching too much of Rick

Mercer lately as I find myself with RANT – envy. Why

do I want to rant – another federal election! More

importantly I want to rant because of how the campaign is being run, by all

parties. Do these politicians think we are so stupid that we can’t see through all

their negative politicking? Is it only me or are you also tired of our federal

politicians picking away at the flesh of their fellow political leaders like a bunch of

vultures at a road kill buffet. I am tired of it!

Negative politicking is, in my view, a way of telling us that they really either: a)

have no idea what their platform is or what they as leaders (I use the word lightly

here) stand for or b) they really have no idea what we as Canadians think is

important. No wonder the number of voters are declining - we are not clear about

what we are voting for, we can only decide which of the evil triplets (I don’t count

Duceppe) is the least harmful.

I will take a deep breath at this point – I feel better. I am not however, changing

the subject. There is a saying that a country gets the government it deserves. I

really dislike this saying. As I survey the political landscape of Canada and the

paucity of true leadership that exists at the national level, I realize that somehow

we as Canadian citizens have attracted this. I know that as you read this, you are

probably throwing your hands in the air and saying not me! I know I have done so

and yet I acknowledge that I am partly responsible.

For years, like many of you, I have focused on what I dislike about our federal leaders. I have

complained and yes, as you know, I have ranted. Not once however have I come up for air and

stipulated what, in my view, would be more perfect for me. I have not focused on what I really

want from my political leaders, I have been too busy focusing on what I don’t want. The Law of

Attraction would tell me that by doing so, I am actually attracting more of what I don’t want.

So I suppose I should simply get off my high horse and get down to earth and become really

clear about what it is I really want. Here goes - my perfect political leader:

• has a compelling vision for our country which inspires me and my fellow Canadians

• has a political agenda which addresses the important issues our country faces

• clearly articulates their vision and their platform to me

• are values-centered and principled/ethical

• believe in and support the Canadian political system

• are honest

• communicate their views passionately, from both their head and their heart

• are environmentally conscious and forward thinking

• focus their attention on communicating who they are and what they stand for rather than criticizing their opponents

• are respectful of us, the Canadian voters

• are in touch with the reality of Canadian society and what our real needs are

I now hand this over to you with the following invitation – let’s stop complaining and start

acting. Your first action is to become clear on what you really want and expect from our

Canadian leaders. Use my list as a kick start if you want. Okay – you can rant too if you really

want to!

Until next time…Betty

Betty Healey is the roadSIGNS Coach, coaching people back to life! An award winning author oftwo books, roadSIGNS: Travel Tips for Authentic Living and roadSIGNS 2: Travel Tips to HigherGround, Betty has been sharing her learning with readers as an e-letter for the past ten years. Herlatest book, ME FIRST – If I Should Wake Before I Die, is available at Laura’s Gift Shop and CaféConnectionz. You can also watch the roadSIGNS TV Show on Cogeco:http://www.tvcogeco.com/cornwall/shows/1396-the-road-signs-show. You can communicatewith Betty at [email protected] and visit her website at www.roadSIGNS.ca

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CORNWALL DOG PARK

ASSOCIATIONS NEW LOOK!By Bob Sloan,

Cornwall Dog Park - Chair

Thanks to a generous donation from one of our local businessesVersacore, which specializes in intelligent functioning websitesand their design, the CDPA now has a brand new look!

The CDPA is a local volunteer organization made up of a group ofconcerned citizens who are looking out for the interests of ourcanine friends. Having a proper website such as this becomes apowerful tool when it comes to managing our group in allaspects. More importantly we will now be empowered with amore professional look that will deliver efficiently theinformation dog owners are looking for in our community.Along with the obvious info about park locations, services, rules,and upcoming events, the site will help us fundraise both now tobuild the park, and later for the maintenance and upkeep.

Other critical elements that will be added in our new site includePay Pal, with social media links to Facebook and Twitter. Ourcommittee members will discover the ease as to which we will beable to make changes to our site using a simple program such asword. We no longer have to study just to make a change.

Many precious volunteer hours are spent by our members onprojects, and if we can just make things a bit easier, we canredirect these energies elsewhere. To Julia Lucio (owner ofVersacore), on behalf of the CDPA committee I wish to extendyou a huge thank you for rescuing us with your generousdonation!

Julia has also offered free webhosting which is a further savingsto the CDPA, and added a booster to make us much easier to findon the world wide web!

Although Julia’s intention is to set us up and make us selfsufficient when it comes to managing the site, she will be just aphone call away if need be at no charge…wow!

Building an off-leash dog park takes a lot of commitment fromits volunteers and further requires generous donations from ourcommunity. If you wish to donate funds or ideas that wouldhelp us reach our goal, don’t hesitate to contact us through ourwebsite. www.cornwalldogpark.ca

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Those that can Do;

those that can’t

Teach??Did you ever ask yourself what

does that mean? I have.

Personally I believe that this is a

rumour started by someone who

couldn’t teach the form of Art they

practice. The truth is that anyone

who is called to teach the Arts no

matter which of the disciplines, understands that this is one of

the most difficult challenges they face as an Artist.

The Artist must be able to remove him or herself from the

spontaneous action that they perform and break it down into

digestible pieces that the student can take in. This is of course

in addition to the basics of the craft such as theory, history of

and exorcizes to develop timing and hand eye coordination.

The real meat of the matter is could you, doing what you do,

explain the more intangible things such as, how do you get in

the zone? How do you make that brush stroke? How do I get

my voice to tremble without going off key? How can I get into

the mind of the character? My personal favourite, how long

until I can do that just like you? These are the challenges of a

teacher in the Arts.

Teaching the Arts is a way the Artist can make a living or at the

very least support their creative habit often sacrificing precious

personal creative time doing so. It’s for this reason it irks me to

hear anyone put these people down with a flip cliché.

Teaching is an Art in itself, a form of performance Art if you will.

One moment you are just an ordinary everyday person to your

friends and family and in an instant you must transform into the

most confident all knowing person in your field without a trace

of the insecurities you may feel inside.

Students are great for an Artists ego they admire our abilities

and want to be just like us. Most are full of raw talent that

needs a little time and guidance but the odd time you have

someone who wants to go from 0 to fame in one short lesson.

You know the one I’m talking about the “ Just show me the

short cut to doing that, I don’t have time to learn all that basic

stuff ” Imagine with all the talent you may have facing the

scrutiny of someone hoping that you may be the one that can

give them the ability to do something that you have been

working on since you were a child; something that comes as

easy to you as breathing and in 10 easy lessons, please.

So here is to you all you brave souls that face the world of education and

the Arts. Let’s change that cliché to - Those that can teach Do and those

that can’t are grateful for those that can.

Oh yes, did I mention I was an Art teacher?

Sandra Taylor Hedges

Fine Artist,

Teacher and President of L’association Focus Art Association

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The Mayor’s Spring Celebration of the Arts was held last weekend to raise funds for

Aultsville Theatre, but it also provided a unique and exciting showcase for local

artists and performers to share their talents with the community.

“It was a wonderful celebration of art in every form”, stated Pam Maloney, Aultsville

Theatre President, “Our community was treated to an amazing display of art work,

inspirational performances, and fun interactive demonstrations. The Silent Auction

offered all sorts of interesting items and experiences – there was truly something for

everyone!”

The evening started with a variety show in Aultsville Theatre. Hosted by well-known

musician Graham Greer, the show opened with a mock City Council meeting in

which City Councillors and Mayor Kilger played percussion instruments and danced

around the stage! Andrew MacNaughton gave a powerful voice to broadway, the

Riverdale String Ensemble was introduced by Therese Motard, and Danielle

Vaillancourt gave a beautiful and moving performance of classical songs. Comedy

sketches by Vagabond Theatre brought lots of laughs, and the Brigadoons ended the

show with an energetic set of Celtic favourites. Graham Greer kept the crowd

entertained between acts with crazy costume changes, antics, and jokes.

After the performance, a champagne reception included displays and exhibits of

artwork, pottery, wood sculpture, jewellery, floral art, photography, and live

painting. Guests could try ‘green screen’ technology and participate in live skits with

Dreambuilder Studios and FishRizzo productions. Lounge performances by Clarpian

Duo, the Roadhouse Dancers, Laudamus, and Roxanne Delage kept the reception

alive, and the evening was capped with an interactive drumming demonstration, led

by Jody Marsolais.

“It was a terrific assembly of local artists,”

stated Mayor Bob Kilger, “our community

has a lot to offer, and this evening’s

demonstrations prove that the arts

community is vibrant.”

A Silent Auction offered a wide variety of

items and experiences donated by local

artists. Approximately $7000 was raised

to support Aultsville Theatre operations

and refurbishment projects.

by Pam Maloney,

President, Aultsville Theatre

www.aultsvilletheatre.com

Emcee Graham Greer’s many

costume changes were a bit hit!

Vagabond Theatre has the audience laughing with their ‘End

of the World’ sketch

Sandra Taylor-Hedges was painting in the lobby,

representing FocusArt

Cassandra and Michael Togneri got

involved in the drumming

demonstration, let by Jody Marsolais

over 150 artists and organizations

donated items to the Silent Auction


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Digital Photography Workshop - PROGRAM FULL

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 - MERCREDI 20 AVRIL

CORNWALL TRANSITIONS FILM PRESENTATIONA Film and Discussion Series aimed at raising awareness about the

twin challenges of climate change and peakoil and how we can

respond positively as a community.

A CRUDE AWAKENING - 2:00 PMAn award-winning film about peak oil, presenting a clear and

shocking argument that our

industrial society, built on cheap oil, must be completely re-imagined

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BABY TALES - 10:00 AM-10:45 AM

KIDS' CORNER - 10:00 - 10:45 AM

ADULT CHESS - 6:15 - 8:15 PM

ADULT BRIDGE - 6:15 - 8:15 PM

WE’VE GOT THE KEY !!

That was the exciting message that I was able to pass on to ourcongregation. After holding our services at the Best Western Parkway Innfor 19 years, the Lord has made it possible for us to purchase our ownbuilding at 949 Mohawk Dr. Now begins the work of doing the renovationsthat will be needed to turn this school into a church building.

This reminded me of what takes place in our life as well when wesurrender our lives to Jesus Christ. It is just like getting the key that is goingto open many new and exciting doors. It is what the Bible calls “salvation.”It begins an incredible journey of change.

Our lives begin to take a new shape. This is much like the renovations thatwe will be doing over the next few months. Some things will have to betorn down to make space for future growth. Some walls will have to bepainted and the floors will need to be cleaned and waxed. There will also

be a need for new wiring and plumbing as well as lighting fixtures.

This is just like the changes that take place in our lives after we get the key. TheBible would call this “sanctification.” This is the ongoing changes that take placeas we become fashioned into the image of Christ. Some of these changes take alittle longer than others and it’s important to make sure they’re done well. Itaffects the way we talk, what we enjoy, where we go, and the things we do. Infact, the Bible tells us that the things we used to love are no longer appealing tous.

We hope as a church to have a greater impact upon this city and area by thechanges that we are soon to experience. But we all know that it is not a buildingthat brings about these changes in our personal lives. That only happens as wesurrender our will to God and allow Him to guide our “personal renovations.”

You can find out more about our congregation by calling the office or searching

our web site.

Rev. Brad Montsion, (613) 932-0685

www.fountaingate.org

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Pianists, Kortgaard and Tiefenbach

present "One Piano, Four Hands".

(two pianists at one piano). Peter

and Robert create an entertaining

programme of compositions by well known composers such as Mozart and

Dvorak, plus delightful, lighthearted pieces by French composers Poulenc

and Satie. They include whimsical parlour pieces from 19th century, when

piano four hand music was all the rage as home entertainment. With typical,

topical humour, Peter and Robert prove once again that two pianists are

better than one!

Concert begins at 8pm at Aultsville Theatre. Tickets are

available at the door for $20.

MONDAY, APRIL 18 - MERCREDI 18 AVRIL

CORNWALL REGIONAL WRITERS SOCIETY

Monthly meeting - 6:15 - 8:15 PM

TIME FOR TWOS - 10:00 AM-10:30 AM

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Giant Book SaleHosted by the Friends of the

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Rock Junkies @ Snails, Cornwall

SATURDAY APRIL 16

The Butlers "Relay for Life Benefit Concert"

The Army Navy Club, Cornwall

SATURDAY APRIL 16

Playing with Diana @ La Maison, Cornwall

SATURDAY APRIL 16

Stars of Pop Tribute Show @ The Port Theatre Cornwall

SATURDAY APRIL 16

Graham Greer @ The Sign It Cafe, Williamstown

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Lost Boyz @ Snails II in Cornwall

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