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Your Weekly CORNWALL EVENTS & COMMUNITY NewspaperTAKE ONE - IT’S FREE!
There’s a new taxi company
in town this week!Cornwall’s Tip Top Taxi is open for
business and they want YOUR business.
Tip Top Taxi is locally owned, operated
and managed and the manager is no
stranger to these parts.
Linda MacInnes has been driving taxi in
and around Cornwall for over 25 years.
She grew up as the daughter of a taxi
owner/operator. Mousie Laframboise
was a well- known, loved and respected
cabbie for 50 years in our city. Linda remembers her dad teaching
her how to determine the exact block where a specific address
would be in the original 10 by 10 block grid of centre town, as a
game, when she was a young girl fascinated with numbers. He
taught her to drive, too. Even made her parallel park around Pitt
and Second in afternoon traffic in that big old ’62 Olds!
Linda first worked at Co-op Taxi in the late 80’s. She joined her Dad
at Veteran’s Modern Cab in the 90’s. In 2003, she opened the much-
celebrated Choice Taxi. After eight years, she feels that it’s just not
fun anymore.
When companies get too large they lose the familiarity, the spirit,
the heart that made them popular and effective.
Tip Top Taxi is starting out as a small company. We will see our regular customers more often. Our customers will see us more often.
Cornwall taxi passengers are like an extended family to us. Recently I learned that a baby girl I drove home from the hospital when
she was born just graduated from an Ottawa University in criminology and may go on to be a lawyer!
The other reason for starting anew is to escape the constraints of rules that no longer seem to put CUSTOMER SERVICE FIRST, LAST
AND ALWAYS. Tip Top Taxi is going to go the distance to better serve the public. A customer can even request their favourite driver
if he or she is available!
Linda invites all of her family, friends and passengers to call her and her co-workers at Tip Top Taxi for truly user-friendly
service! Call 613-932-2727 - AND REMEMBER THIS NUMBER !!! We know where you are, where you’re going AND how to get you there!
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Linda Macinnes
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The Local 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 Local Seeker.
The Local Seeker, Cornwall EditionVolume 2, Number 48, December 16, 2011Founded by Julia Lucio and Mai-Liis Renaud 2010Published by Local Seeker Media Group, Cornwall, Ontario
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Consumed by Consumerism:
Corporations from
Cradle to GraveChristmas is the perfect time to
reflect about our consumer
culture. We live in a society
where we are totally immersed
in technology and completely
segregated from nature. We
seldom reflect on how our
lifestyle choices impact the
physical environment or our mental landscape. We
associate food, clothing, and all material comforts with
shopping and capitalism. We are constantly being
bombarded with images and stimuli from television,
video games, the internet, and other forms of mass
media. Our mental environment is being filled with
advertisements and our homes are being filled with
material objects. What impact does greed and want have
on us as people and as a society?
Well we are quite literally becoming consumed by
consumerism, and in the process we are losing ourselves.
In a fast paced world we are being bombarded with
commercial messages, and our mental landscape has
become polluted, and we are losing our identities. How
are we supposed to know who we are in a world of
superficial images, materialism, and instant gratification?
Sometimes we might associate who we are with our job,
our car, our clothing, our home, the songs on our Mp3
player, or the amount of contacts we have on social media
websites or on our cell phones. There is a clear distinction
between who we are and what we own. However the
things we own end up owning us if they define who we are as a
person.
We are more than a status on Facebook or Twitter, and how we
communicate in person is much more important and meaningful
than an instant text sent over a cell phone. There is a real world
filled with wonderful people, and we would all be better off
spending a little less time on the Internet, and engaging people in
person more often. It's not that technology or material possessions
are necessary bad, but it's how our society is being conditioned to
use them and worship them that is negative.
It seems the more we become immersed in technology, the harder
it is to find ourselves, and to find time for those around us.
Authenticity comes from knowing who we are, but in a world of
images and brands and labels, many of us don’t know who we are
anymore, and that is unfortunate. If we can't figure out who we are,
a corporation will gladly sell us images, brands, and an identity to
fill that void. Without taking the time to self reflect and ponder
about our true selves; we are nothing but consumers being
consumed by consumerism and commercialism.
This change in society is reflected in the behaviour of children
today. Unlike the hippies of the 60s or the punks of the 80s, children
today respect the establishment (more or less), but they do not
respect nature. They will litter in a public park or school yard, but
not in a shopping mall or fast food restaurant. We shop at a grocery
store, and we seldom think where our food actual comes from. In
many respects our children are being raised by corporation from
cradle to grave. Corporations provide fast food, service sector work,
products, and entertainment to teenagers. Youth are dependent on
technology much the same way previous generations of kids were
addicted to alcohol or tobacco.
Every generation has rebellious youth and conformist, but now
there seems to be more conformity than ever before. Hippies,
Punks, Feminist, what ever they were labeled, they were young and
they were rebellious and they did things DIY (do it yourself ). Some
of these young people were posers; they dressed the part because
they thought it was cool or because they wanted to express angst,
but others really believed in an ideology and a sense of
responsibility to themselves and their community. They were
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young, inexperienced, and idealistic - young thoughtful critical thinkers who
questioned the status-quo and wanted to evoke positive change.
Today’s youth seem to welcome materialism and fashion with open arms, perhaps
even more so than the teens of the materialistic 1980s. A decade ago some teenagers
embraced "Woodstock" values, and found their identities by walking against the grain.
They embraced counter-culture and valued authenticity. Today’s young people seem
to embrace corporate produced hip-hop, metal, and pop music over that of
independent bands and independent record labels. The consumption of mass
produced music, mass produced fashion, and mass produced technology has created
homogeneity amongst young people.
Politicians like Steven Harper represent a very conservative agenda, and it is
astounding just how many young people proudly list themselves as conservative on
popular social media websites like Facebook and Twitter. Winston Churchill once said,
“If a man is not a socialist by the time he is 20, he has no heart”. What happened to the
idealistic youth who were perhaps self-righteous, but nonetheless caring? There is an
entire generation of people who seem to be only looking after their own self interest,
and they have no sense of community or responsibility.
There is an entire generation of people who have grown up in a society that worships
materialism. Corporations through media and commercialism are socializing people to
become conspicuous consumers. Nowadays children ask what a toy does instead of
using their imagination to play with it. Young people would rather watch a one minute
clip on Youtube than watch a movie like V For Vendetta. They would rather eat at
McDonalds than go skateboarding. They would rather shop at Abercrombie and Fitch
than read No Logo. They would rather play Guitar Hero than start a band or go see their
friends band play.
This must be every corporations dream come true, to make an entire generation
sedate, passive, and obedient. A generation not concerned about community or the
environment, but instead only concerned with themselves. This is the very foundation
of conservatism. Of course raising people to be apathetic consumerism instead of
engaged citizens has dangerous consequences to freedom and democracy.
But it's never too late to question authority, to rebel, to be a conscientious consumer,
to buy locally, to stand up, to protest, to write, to sing, to dance, to vote, to get
involved. Don’t despair! Instead be loving, hopeful, and optimistic. One day the
pendulum will swing back. Follow the words of Gandhi and be the change you want
to see in the world. The most important things about Christmas are not the presents
under a tree; it is about spending time with family and donating to charity and helping
those in need.
My name is Jason Setnyk, and I would like to wish everyone a happy and safe
holiday season.
Jason Setnyk is a local high school teacher, journalist, published and award winning
author, photographer, arts and culture event coordinator, and a community volunteer
sitting on numerous boards and committees.
Conspicuous ConsumptionLyrics by Jason Setnyk (C) 1999.
Life without LibertyIs no life at allShop, consume, and slaveIn the shopping mallConspicuous ConsumptionThe invisible hand stranglesAllowing for greed and slaveryNo time to breathe or thinkJust buy to obeyBecause the commercials command you toIf capitalism is something the masses stop rooting forThen the government will have to start another warTo get the wheels of this cyclical effectTurning round and round againIt will never endBecause there will always be poorAnd the rich will take moreAll revolution will be crushedBy the hands of greedIgnoring real social needMore capitalist corruptionWith Conspicuous Consumption
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FriendswithBenefitsYou can never have
enough friends
with benefits,
sometimes I wish I
had more… I am
grateful for the
guys and gals in my
life. It is great
knowing they will
not get upset with
me, when I do not
call them, a simple
e-mail suffices, we
meet up once,
sometimes twice a
week depending
on our schedules,
we usually start
with small talk,
normally discussing our
partners and what we have
been up to, before we get
down to business….
The three of us, a meeting
of the minds, throwing
ideas back and forth,
feeding off each others
ideas and getting ready to
put on what is going to be
the event of the year in
Cornwall for Cornwall and
surrounding area….it is the
I AM WOMAN Conference
and Trade show coming up
March 4th, 2012.
Mai Liis, Julia and myself are
planning and organizing what we know is long overdue …
an all day event just for women. This event is for women of
all ages and life styles to come out and have fun, learn, ask
questions, be inspired and take a much needed break from
your busy everyday life. And it gets better; all net proceeds
are being donated to SASS for Women, Sexual Assault
Support Services.
We are friends with benefits, it is truly wonderful to have
three women with different talents and skills working
together to make this event possible for Cornwall.
So get ready ladies, and mark March 4th, 2012 on your
calendar, you won’t want to miss it!!
Until next time…Who are your friends with benefits?
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will be held Sunday March 4th, 2012
at the Cornwall Civic Complex, Salons A,B&C.
TO PROVIDE WOMEN OF ALL AGES AND LIFE STYLES, with valuable information, insight and
services available to them within our community.
TOPICS INCLUDE: Health and Wellness, Fashion/Lifestyle, Business/Finance/Marketing, Social Media,
Education/Careers/Personal Development, Home and Auto basics, Travel, Home & Garden,
Arts & Culture, Family/Parenting.
ALL NET PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED to SASS for Women, Sexual Assault Support Services.
BOOTHS: We are very excited as we gear up for our first annual event, if you are a woman in
business and would like to promote your product and / service, you can book a booth for $95.00.
Spaces are limited for each category, so don’t delay.
GUEST SPEAKER: If you are interested in being a guest speaker on one of the topics we would like
to hear from you.
SPONSOR OPPORTUNITY: Last but not least, this is a great opportunity to get your company name
out there in the community. We have 3 levels of sponsorship: YOUNG WOMEN - $250,
GROWING WOMEN - $500 and MATURE WOMEN - $1,000 OR donations to our Silent Auction and Goody
Bags would be appreciated.
We are local business women having fun and working together to give women of all ages in this
community and surrounding areas the information they want and need, in a fun filled day, while
supporting a much needed local charity.
For more information, please contact: Janet St-Pierre, Tickle Your Fancy at [email protected]
or call 613•360•7933
We look forward to hearing from you.
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Do you want clarity in your life? Do you
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Call Janet today. 613-360-7933 and
start your Journey!!!
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Smells, Smells, Smells. I remember those
smells of yesteryear so well. You could walk
along the streets and the winds would send
the smells to you. The cupboard today
seemed to be filled with those smells of long
ago days.
Here in the city of Cornwall, you to can
gently smell the smells of the holidays that
are around the corner when you step inside
the various cafes and restaurants that are
abundant in the city. Now if you just take
the blocks from third street to first street on Pitt Street, and the
establishments on either of the side streets, one block east or west,
your senses will be flooded with various smells that people tend to
associate with the holidays. These streets have all together fifteen
places where food, drink, or food and drink are served. Three are
not restaurants or cafes, but still they serve the public. Everyone
that frequents these businesses are quite happy that Cornwall has
them to serve the people.
Starting from Third St. West –you have –“Island Ink-Jet and Lazar
Toners”—this place looks after your computer needs while you the
customer rests in comfy chairs sipping coffee.
Next on Pitt St.—“Riley’s Bakery”—where Rob and Anna make a complete
meal out of one sandwich, and you can buy soups if you like, and then to
satisfy your taste for sweets pick from an array of goodies.
Across the street on the eastside –“Gemini Café” serves a delicious lunch
inside in winter, and both inside and outside in the summer, in a very relaxed
way.
Further down on the same side of the street is –“Pat’s Home Cookin’”---
good food for the working folk in the neighbourhood. It is a must to try the
pies, yummy in the tummy, sums it up perfectly.
Next on second St. E. the new restaurant“MOON”---where one can taste Thai
and Japanese foods. The theme of this restaurant is clean simple lines, where
the presentation is on the food, delicate and yet classic in design. Simply a
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The “GRIND’” a capital city classic design coffee shop. Take a break with good
coffee, and some lunch. Bring your computer for there is internet service and
rest your weary bones in stuffed chairs or sit by the window and watch the
Christmas rush.
“Kazoolies”---one of two places that have the best French fries, freshly
cooked. Very handy for those traveling on our city buses.
“Panda”—you will be served Chinese cuisine. Many seniors in the area like
this restaurant.
Panda, Kazoolies, are on the west side and the Grind,Moon, are on the east
side of Second Street. The others that I have named are on Pitt Street except
for the first one.
“Schnitzels”---excellent goulash, served with hot bread, baked in the brick
oven in the centre of the room. Party time can be fun here with the bar
attached to dinning room.
“Jack Lees”— a favourite restaurant, which has been here for many years. It
gives very good reasonable lunches and dinners. Everyone can enjoy a meal
here today and tomorrow.
“Spinners”---This seems to be the place to have that very good breakfast
and have your morning chat.
“Memory Lane Sweets” –Luscious ice cream of many varieties and all with
there own unique flavours. Go in and try some –DELICOUS!
“Moustache Joe’s”—serves to the clientele who enjoy Italian cuisine. It
seems to be the place to go and eat.
“Fusion Grill”---cozy place for lunch and dinner. The food is delicious and
the presentation well done. You know your in the right place for that
intimate meal. The ambiance gives it away.
“Ye Old English Fish & Chip Shop”—on First Street East, this shop has the
best English style fish and chips in town. There is a kitchen coziness when
eating here.
This year the citizens of Cornwall will I hope enjoy these establishments and
the cuisine.
Do have a good Christmas and enjoy the New Year, and have a happy
holiday.---Carson’s Cupboard.
P.S. “Dish”--- one more that has just opened up on Second St. E.
Dish... Real Food, the latest addition
to Downtown Cornwall
by Julia Lucio - I was walking downtown
with my son after a trip to the bank and
decided to stop by the newest addition to
the downtown panoply of lunch venues;
Dish... Real Food.
I noticed the latest sign at 15 1/2 Second
street and the smell of yummy pork roast
(I think it was pork roast--in any case, it
smelled delectable!) dragged me right in.
Inside--the scents of coffee and cinnamon
swirls.
Simple yet homey in a country kitchen sort
of way, Dish... Real Food is inviting not only
by its warm Christmassy decor, but also by
the bouquet of aromas and by the
conviviality of the owners, Monique
Vermeulen (left) and Keitha Fisher (right). As
you open the door, you'll surely feel
welcome.
Soup, sandwiches, pastries and coffee will all
be part of the regular menu. The coffee,
from a local roaster is Fair-Trade Certified
Organic. We did sample a latte and it was rich
in aroma and bold in taste. It reminded me that of "La Brûlerie St-Denis", My favorite Montreal coffee
place, where coffee beans are roasted right there onsite, filling the place with all sorts of amazing scents.
I left there wanting more and envisioning the bright future ahead of Dish...Real Food. Promising.
Visit Dish Real Food virtually at http://dishrealfood.com/ or in person at 15 1/2 Second Street E.
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We buy, sell and trade antiques, fine china,gold, collectibles, as well as CDs, VCRs,
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For The Love of FOOD.
As of now, you have probably
guessed I’m a little bit passionate
about food, and of course the Paleo
lifestyle. Like everyone else at this
time of year, I do like to indulge in
some comfort foods, I mean, I would
lying if I said I didn’t nibble on some
not so Paleo treats.
In every lifestyle, there should be some room for those
‘cheats’, especially during the holiday season.
Personally, I associate this season with spending quality
time with family, friends, and of course with good FOOD.
This week I would like to share with you a great recipe that
can be brought to any pot luck or holiday gathering!
Amaz-balls With Crunchy Sweet Potato ChipsThese are a must try, and yes, I made them in the crock pot
but you can also bake these in the oven as well.
Here’s the recipe:
Ingredients:
Mix together (use your hands)
2lbs grassfed ground beef (or extra lean beef )
1lb of pork sausage
chopped celery, onions, and carrots
3 eggs
1/2 cup almond meal
lots of dried oregano, garlic powder, cracked black pepper,
and a little cayenne
small drizzle of raw honey
Form into large meatballs and cover bottom of crock pot.
(you might have to stack them depending on the size of
your crock pot).
For the sauce mix:
1 16 oz can of diced tomatoes
1 can of tomato paste
a large handful of torn fresh basil
5-6 coarsely chopped garlic cloves
a couple pinches of sea salt
cracked black pepper to taste.
Cover meatballs with tomato sauce and cook all day on low.
Sweet Potato ChipsMeanwhile, heat enough oil in a frying pan for deep frying.
Peel sweet potato then slice into ribbons using a vegetable peeler.
Place a small handful of sweet potato ribbons in frying pan and fry for
2-3 minutes, or until slightly browned.
Remove from frying pan and place on a plate lined with paper towel
to drain.
Repeat with remaining sweet potato.
To serve, place sweet potato ribbons on a plate and top with
meatballs.
I hope you enjoy this as much as I did!
Enjoy!
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JennFit HEALTHY TIP:WORK UP A SWEAT.
Practice balance exercises to helpprevent falls and injuries. Balancetechniques are used frequently asexercises in yoga or more simple formsof balancing exercises such as walkingheal-to-toe, standing on one foot, orstanding up and sitting down withoutusing your hands.
JennFit HEALTHY RECIPE:THE BEST PALEO SNACK BAR
Ingredients:
• 3 Tbs organic coconut oil
• 1/4 cup carob powder or organic
cocoa
• 1/2 cup raw organic ground nuts
(almonds, cashews or walnuts)
• 3/4 cup unsweetened shredded organic coconut
• 1 Tbs raw organic honey (optional, add more to taste)
• parchment paper
• paper muffin liners
Instructions:1. Melt the honey and coconut oil in a saucepan over medium
heat.
2. Once combined, add the carob, ground nuts and coconut
and mix together.
3. Pour mixture onto a small baking sheet or square pan
covered in parchment paper. Form into a square when cool
enough to touch.
4. Refrigerate until hardened. Cut into bars. Enjoy!
JennFit Workout:
LYING SIDE QUAD STRETCHBring leg back but keep
leg parallel to hip. Repeat
on opposite side.
Hold for 10 seconds.
LYING QUAD STRETCH Try both legs, lying on your
stomach for a deeper stretch.
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Chamber Announces 2012 Executive
Pictured from left to right: Jeff Bethune, Kevin Hargreaves, Lezlie Strasser,
Michael Galvin, Paul Lefebvre and Rick Shaver.
The Cornwall & Area Chamber of Commerce has announced its
Executive Committee for its 2012 Board Of Directors. The appointments
were made at the Chamber’s transitional Board meeting held December
13 by Rick Shaver who was re-elected for a second term as President.
Members of the Executive Committee are appointed from the Board of
Directors and selected by secret ballot. Appointed to the 2012
Committee are 1st Vice President Paul Lefebvre; 2nd Vice President,
Michael Galvin; and Treasurer, Kevin Hargreaves.
“The combination of our Executive Committee and Directors brings a
cross section of professional expertise to the Board,” declares Shaver. “It
will give the Chamber a strong voice as it advocates on the issues and
opportunities facing Cornwall over the next year.”
The Executive Committee is joined by incumbents Joey Gault, Frank
Holiday and Derek Proulx. They are joined by re-elected Director,
Jacques Perreault and newly elected Directors include Paul Desnoyer,
Eric McDonell, Nada Kovinich and Mai Liis Renaud. Jeff Bethune remains
as Past President and Chair of the Board.
Cornwall Business
NetworkHere are the members of a new
networking group who
meet twice a month at Ramada
Inn for breakfast and networking.
For more information please call:
Peter Dugdale at 613-362-0336
or Brock Frost at 613-362-2461
Jesse Ferguson
released his second
CD, The Parting
Glass, in October and
will be performing a
gig and launching the
CD at Schnitzels
European Flavours,
December 23rd,
9pm-1am.
Hope to see you all
there!
(here's a link where you can hear samples:
www.cdbaby.com/cd/jesseferguson ).
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which is The Sint's departure back to Spain. But let me
rewind a bit. Santa does not exist for Dutch kids. The
Sint does. It's almost the same with a couple of major
differences.
The big guy arrives about 3 weeks before December
5th by boat from Spain (a huge production in every
village and city in the country). He looks a lot like Santa
only a bit skinnier and has a horse. He is accompanied
by a large number of Piets (the elves) who happen to
be black (the modern reason for their color is from the
soot in the chimneys…). The Piets and the Sint tour
the country for those weeks leaving small presents in
the kids’ stinky shoes. The kids leave letters, carrots
and apples (for his horse Amerigo) in a shoe and hope
for a good score. There is a daily national TV news
channel about The Sint that the kids all watch. There is
always a theme: this year he lost his book with the
names of the kids in it. Stress. The kids couldn’t take it.
All sport groups as well as most stores, the swimming
pool, dance lessons etc. get a visit from The Sint. There
are small presents every day for literally 3 weeks. It’s a
little much and a lot of work for us – ah I mean the
helpers.
Then the big day arrives.
If the kids were good (Santa idea), The Sint leaves them
a bag of presents outside their front door during the day. He
knocks then “runs” as he has to get to the next house. It’s his
birthday, so he gives presents away. Logical right? The next day
he returns to Spain and is not heard from again until mid
November of the next year.
Once he leaves, the Christmas trees go up, some lights come out,
the school window paintings are changed and everyone moves
onto the next holiday. But Christmas here is more about a diner
with family. No presents, No ho ho ho. No snow. Many go to
church; the songs are the same as ours only in Dutch. Last year,
after a children’s Christmas mass, we headed to the local bar
(with the kids… that’s another article) and had a glass of wine
while the kids enjoyed some hot chocolate.
Joyeux Noel everyone!
About Lianne Born and raised in Cornwall. Lives just outside of
Amsterdam,NL. Mom of 4. Published Lianne’s Quick Guide for the
Busy Woman – about Babies 0-6 months, which is for sale at
KidsKorner and at www.liannesquickguide.com.
My columns will be about life as a Canadian in The Netherlands.
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This Year, Try Making and Sticking
to a Financial New Year’s
Resolution
This year, for a resolution with real significance, why don’t you try
committing to improving your personal finances? It might help
you stay on target toward key goals, such as a comfortable
retirement. Here are four ideas you might want to consider:
1. Understand your full financial picture – It’s important to
know where you stand today in terms of your assets and debts, as well as your
goals for the future – particularly as they relate to your retirement – so you can come up
with an appropriate plan to help you get you where you want to go.
2. Take full advantage of your RRSP, TFSA and RESP – As part of your retirement and
children's education planning, don’t miss out on the chance to utilize these valuable
savings vehicles the government has put in place for you. As early as possible in 2012 –
and every year after that – make sure you contribute the maximum amounts you can. All
three programs have the enticement of key tax advantages.
With the Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), you have an attractive structure for
housing a portfolio of investments such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds and more. Your
contributions can be deducted from your income, which will help reduce the amount of
income tax you pay. In addition, any growth earned in your RRSP is not taxed as income
until funds are withdrawn, meaning your RRSP investments grow tax-deferred so the
total value may grow more quickly.
You can also save and invest up to $5,000 per year in a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA).
You can take the money out whenever you desire, no tax is paid on that withdrawal, and
whatever growth occurs within the account does so tax-free. That means the TFSA can be
a great supplement to your RRSP.
The Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) allows you to save and benefit from tax-
deferred growth until the accumulated amount is used for financing your children’s
education. Although you are not able to deduct your contributions from your income,
the money you contribute can generate additional funds through the Canada Education
Savings Grant (CESG), a program that adds government-sponsored contributions to your
RESP.
3. Build an emergency fund – You should have some easily accessible cash kept aside
specifically for emergencies. If something unforeseen happens, you want enough in your
emergency fund to avoid relying on your credit cards for the necessities of life. And it’s just as
important that you not tap into your retirement savings, or you could put your retirement plans
in jeopardy. So you might find it’s a prudent goal in 2012 to get the equivalent of three to six
months’ worth of living expenses into an emergency fund.
4. Cut your debts – It sounds simple, but it’s difficult to achieve. Remember that every dollar
that doesn’t go toward a debt payment can be applied toward your retirement savings. So in
2012, you might want to commit to borrowing only when necessary, shopping around for
competitive rates, paying off credit card balances every month, consolidating your investing or
banking in one place, and generally looking for ways to cut whatever costs you can while living
within your means.
Here’s one other commitment that might be the most valuable of all: If you don’t already have a
financial advisor, make 2012 the year you get one. A qualified financial advisor can objectively
evaluate your situation, suggest appropriate financial strategies for helping you achieve your
long-term objectives, and maybe even help you stick to your financial New Year’s resolution.
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
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SEEKING THE ARTS . SEEKING THE ARTS
Knowledge doesn’t
guarantee resultsJust imagine for a moment that
you have just read through the
most interesting (if that is
possible) book on Brain Surgery.
You were fascinated by all the
forms of probing and repairing
the human brain and for the most
part felt that you could recall most of the many
details the book provided, would you then believe for
even a moment you could now perform delicate brain
surgery? No, you would think anyone who said yes was
delusional.
Everyday many of us in the art world believe that just
because we read a book, watch a demo or a video on how
to paint, play guitar or sing opera we should be able to do
it, just like that; ta da! Even more amazing is we are
floored when we can’t; after all we already are fairly good
at what we can do. I know of many people learning to
paint or draw who become frustrated when they cannot
get even what appears to be a simple movement right
the first time. So why does this happen? Why can’t we
get it right the first time we try something?
The truth is that with very few exceptions part of how we
learn is by repeating the action with minute changes to
the movements required to adjust the outcome for a
better result. It is the way we learn everything we do
from the time we are infants trying to roll over in our crib.
The brain must develop new neural pathways to train the
eye, hand and any other muscles required to do the
movements necessary with the best result possible. This
requires a much neglected process called “Practice”. Practice is the
only way we will ever improve our artistic abilities, on this there are
no shortcuts. The amount of practice required may differ from
one person to another but it is still required.
In my private teaching classes the first thing I explain to the
students I have is that without practice you will not improve and
that the amount of time dedicated to practice will give the
proportionate amount of improvement. In short, the more you
practice the better you get. Even myself after 50 odd years of
making art, I practice my painting and drawing skills for an hour or
more several times a week. If I am learning a new style of painting
or how to use a certain product I will dedicate hours a day until I
am feeling comfortable with the process.
It’s much easier for someone who spends their day working at their
art to incorporate practice into the routine but if you are a
weekend artist it becomes even more critical that you spend time
each day with repetitive practice to help keep your skills at the
optimum. The important thing is that you don’t give up. It takes
time, practice and patience with yourself to learn and become
proficient at anything you may try that is outside of your comfort
zone.
My students watch me paint and draw with such ease of
movement they often expect from themselves to be able to do the
same in a few short weeks. To this I remind them that I have been
practicing what I do for my whole life, they need to give
themselves a few years to get the hang of it.
So remember knowledge isn’t enough; practice, practice, practice
and then go and practice some more!!
Sandra Taylor Hedges, Fine Artist,
Teacher and President of L’association Focus Art Association
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sUnknown GiftsChristmas is just a week away, and the festive activities
are in full swing. We may have to accept that it could be a
green Christmas, but I’ll take that over a blue one! If you
spend your time reflecting on what’s missing, you may
overlook what isn’t.
I was given a gift recently; the gift of time. My son was
away visiting family in Quebec, and I had an open house
and a Christmas potluck gathering to go to. A few days
before, it was cancelled and I thought about going out, or inviting
people over, but decided not to. It was good to have some alone time, a ME
day, as my sister calls it. So after the open house, where I picked up some
wonderful gifts for loved ones, and had a chance to catch up with friends, I
headed back home and took it all in.
This time alone gave me an opportunity to reflect on things, sort through gifts,
catch up on some laundry and housework, and then get comfy and watch the
sappy Christmas movies I have wanted to watch.
The tree at home is up and looks great. It was a struggle at first to help the
squished branches look attractive again, but once the lights, garland and
decorations were added, and of course my beautiful tree-top angel, it felt like
Christmas again. The twinkling lights & the fireplace cast a warm glow over the
room and the festive decorations, adds to the ambiance. Yes, being alone
occasionally is okay. I started to plan out the projects I want to work on, and it
was good preparation for when Brad leaves next year.
I was tempted to go the takeout route, but instead made some comforting spaghetti
and had leftovers for the next day. I poured through some cookbooks for ideas and
will begin baking this weekend.
I unplugged for the weekend and it felt good. So many things have been on my mind
and it is such a busy season, that it was a surprise gift to me. Sure I missed not getting
together with friends, but we will reschedule after the holidays when the pace slows
down. Sometimes you just need to catch your breath and relax.
I also heard from some old friends recently. It came about when I needed it most. I
needed to vent and laugh and remember all the good things in life. We did the
“remember when” and ‘can you believe” and caught up on all the things going on in
our lives. It felt good. I even received some surprise Christmas cards in the mail.
There is so many things that happen in life. You may not be where you want to be, or
may have lost someone you love, or had your heart-broken, missed out on a career
opportunity, didn’t get something you hoped for, and didn’t get the answer to your
prayers. But maybe you did and don’t know it yet.
Yes, sometimes life’s disappointments are really unknown gifts. Cherish the people
that matter, let go of the ones that hurt you, embrace change, make reasonable goals,
remember to laugh and smile and live. When you reach a crossroad in your life, take
time to decide what you really want and have the courage to go for it.
This column/blog, stemmed from a loss and it was a gift. I love to write and it has
reconnected me with my creative side. I love hearing from people who tell me they
read my column and enjoy it. Thank You. I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year!
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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!at The Grind - 35 Second St.
Friday, December 23
7:30 am - 5 pm
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SEEKING THE ARTS . SEEKING THE ARTS
Give yourself a gift too!As the holiday season quickly approaches, I am
feeling a little overwhelmed with much to do. I
imagine you might may too. There are many
tasks to be tended to and well, time is definitely
pushing on through. It is especially important in
this time of year to make sure you are taking care
of you. I find spending a little time on me always
helps.
Try to take time to do the activities that bring you
satisfaction and joy in these days to come. If you only have a moment
or two during these next few weeks use them to fullest advantage.
Take five minutes to stretch, to sit up straight, to practice deep breathing
or even to move freely to some of your favourite music. I find even a few
minutes of ‘me time’ helps oodles in keeping things in check and
grounding myself before taking on my tasks for the day.
As the New Year dawns, make a choices to find time for yourself and
what you need to do to improve your livelihood. Whatever your choice
is listen to your body and what it is telling you it needs now. Let your
decision reflect what your body needs. If your body is tight and lacking
mobility perhaps a yoga or dance class, if it is calling for more stability
and strength perhaps some resistance training, if you just need to get
moving go for a walk or take up a physical practice that has always
intrigued you at a beginner level. Whatever you do, don’t stop moving!
The body needs stimulation through movement to stay mobile, strong,
stable, agile, and flexible.
Start from a realistic standpoint. What are your goals? How can you
achieve them without causing too much stress all at once? All too often
the New Year’s Resolutions ideals fade quickly, because we set ourselves
up for failure. And yes, history repeats itself. Well, instead of simply
relying on good intentions and, desire utilize a plan. Ask yourself, “What can I do right now in my life realistically to help me achieve to my goals?”
Leave a little room for error...”to error is human.” Remember that, but get back on board and if what you were doing didn’t work, try something else.
You will do well. I welcome your comments and feedback on my column. Please contact me via: [email protected]
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Top Ten Tips For
First-Time Home BuyersBuying your first home can be a very
scary process. Choosing a
neighbourhood, building up a down
payment, finding the right home, all
these things take time. Here are the top
ten tips for first-time home buyers.
1. Check Your Credit Score: Lenders base your pre-
approval on your credit score. It is best to check your credit score
to ensure there aren’t any discrepancies.
2. Set Your Housing Budget: When going for a pre-
approval a Lender will tell you what you are allowed to borrow.
Financial experts recommend that homeowners spend no more
than 30% of their gross monthly income.
3. Start Saving And Stop Spending: Once you have
figured out how much the bank is willing to lend you begin
saving the difference each month between what your mortgage
payment would be at your current rent. This will allow you to get
comfortable with the payment.
4. Meet With A Lender: Sit down with a Lender you are
most comfortable with to see what you could be pre-qualified for,
for a mortgage. Don’t be afraid to shop around at different banks
for best interest rates.
5. Find A Reputable Realtor: All first-time home buyers
should have a Realtor to work with them during the buying process. There are many steps in
purchasing a home and they will be able to help you along the way. Ensure your realtor is
someone you trust, this is very important when buying a home.
6. Narrow Your Priorities: Decide what you are looking for in a home. Would you like
a garage, would you prefer 3 bedrooms or 2, etc. This will make your search much easier. Your
priorities may change as the process goes on.
7. Choose A Neighbourhood: Make the decision on which neighbourhood best suits
you. This will give you a better idea on where to begin your search.
8. Make A Reasonable Offer: You will know when you have walked into the home you
are looking for. At this point, with the help of your Realtor, make a offer.
9. Have A Home Inspection: Purchasing a home is the largest purchase you will have
ever made in your life. A home inspection will ensure there aren’t any serious flaws with your
home.
10. Finalize The Details: Once your conditions have been waiver in the offer, your Realtor
will send off all forms to the bank and lawyer. Ensure prior to closing you have insurance on
the property.
Buying a home is the largest purchase you will make in your lifetime. Having a Realtor to help
you through these steps can make this a more comfortable and enjoyable process.
Each week I will be answering a common question in real estate. If you have a questions which
you would like to have answered you can e-mail it to me at [email protected]
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Cornwall Electric and EmployeesExceed Goal!
Once again Cornwall Electric Employees exceeded their goal
and raised $8,845.00 with a match by the company to bring the
total to an amazing $17,690.00. United Way was there to accept
the cheque and thank them for the many years of support to the
campaign. From Left to right Ralph Dixon, Lynn Kenney, Della
MacDonald, with Cornwall Electric, Karen Turchetto,executive
director United Way, Peggy Haramis, camapaign chair and
Michael Pescod, Cornwall Electric.
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$5000 raised at NHL alumni game forthe Ontario Special OlympicsArticle and Photo by Jason Setnyk
Former NHL hockey players laced up their skates in Cornwall on the
afternoon of Sunday December 6th. The NHL Alumni faced the
Cornwall Law Enforcement All-Stars at the Civic Complex to help
raise money for the Ontario Special Olympics. Over $5000 was
raised for this great cause! Some of the stars playing for the NHL
Alumni Team included Rick Vaive, Gary Leeman, and pictured
above (with some young Cornwall hockey players) Marty McSorley!
Tough guy McSorley was a two time Stanley Cup winner with the
Edmonton Oilers and he is famous for his role of being "Wayne
Gretzky's bodyguard". McSorley also appeared in movies including
Bad Boys alongside actor Will Smith.
Viscount Alexander Public School Hosts “Caring Hands Make Happy Feet” Campaign
The students and staff at Viscount Alexander Public School (VAPS) have been focusing
on the character virtue of caring by starting a holiday initiative that helps keep the feet
of those in need toasty and warm throughout the holiday season.
With the recent release of the movie, Happy Feet 2, students, staff, families and friends
of the school have spent the last two weeks collecting and donating new socks and
slippers for the school’s “Caring Hands Make Happy Feet” campaign.
Each class spends a few minutes each day collecting socks and slippers, and hanging
them on a clothesline outside their classrooms. Teacher Susan Brownlee says it’s
become somewhat of a friendly competition to see which class has the most pairs of
socks or slippers hanging from their clothesline.
“Right now we have about 100 pairs,” she said. “We started a similar campaign a few
years ago called ‘Warm Hands, Warm Hearts’ where we would collect mittens for those
in need. However, with the release of this new movie, we thought we’d try something
a little different.”
Brownlee said some teachers have even taken the initiative one step further, by using topics discussed
throughout the initiative in literacy lessons, or by teaching students about penguins.
“At the end of the week, we’re planning on donating our collection of socks and slippers to the Agape Centre, along with the non-perishable food items
we are also collecting,” Brownlee said.
Grade 4 student Garth Shephard said he’s learned a lot about caring for others by participating in this initiative.
“My mom told me that December is the season of giving,” he said. “She and I chose quite a few varieties of socks for kids, teenagers and grown-ups.
“I think this is important for people who don’t have as much, and feel that no one cares about them,” he added. “This shows that people care about
them.”
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As I was getting my morning dose of Facebook
while sipping my coffee, and navigating
through the diverse messages my friends
posted over the last 12 hours, a light bulb lit up
and I got to thinking that perhaps, we share
way too much information about ourselves on
there.
I mainly use Facebook for business purposes,
but like everyone, I do, once in a while, post
minute details of my life. And my husband
definitely posts pictures of me where that I find a little too risque.
But what is proper or not? Are we feeding people information that
could possibly harm us?
I know, you'll be saying, "Julia, that's why there are privacy settings!".
But quite honestly, do you know, I mean REALLY KNOW, all the people
that are on your friends list? I certainly don't. I don't know if there
are people who are only there to phish for information about my
whereabouts.
According to an article, published in the Global Post, police recently
raided the apartment of students who "had been using Facebook to
befriend classmates. They then used the information their new
“friends” posted on their profiles to find out where they lived, what they
owned and when they were not at home". How about that! According to
another article, 92% of the people sharing personal information on Facebook
do not really know who they are sharing it with.
Too much information can also lead to identity theft. Someone who posts
everything about himself, age, married or not, kids and other --and I am guilty
of this myself -- is litteraly cracking the door open to the possibility of identity
theft.
But it goes even beyond what you could imagine. How about this one?
People using facebook and other social medias, as well as cell phones, to find
pictures of keys and having doubles of the keys made from that picture.
Think that's far fetched? Think again! A program called “Skneakey”does just
that!
The internet is a fun place for adults to play, but if not cautious, it can become
a nightmare. So this holiday season, you can bet that my status update will
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CORNWALL COMMERCIAL COLLEGEBusiness pervades the very atmosphere of the place, proclaimed an editorial describing the
Cornwall Commercial College and Shorthand Institute.
Founded in 1896 by former cyclist George F. Smith, the college was located on the second
floor of the Snetsinger Block. (southeast corner 1st and Pitt, destroyed by fire in 1972, now a
parking lot.)
As Cornwall's second institution of higher learning, the college was able to claim: "In former
years young men and women in Cornwall and surrounding towns and villages were
compelled to travel many miles in order to gain such an education as is given at the Cornwall
Commercial College. Today, to do so would be following the example of a man who went to
the ends of the earch in search of gold, when all the time it was buried in the soil at his own
dooryard."
Students came from across Canada, the U.S., and Britain. In 1901, 30 male and 23 female
students were enrolled under the tutorship of five teachers.
The "Montreal Standard" of October 28, 1905 reported that the college was one of the "best
equipped, most influential, and widely-patronized business colleges in Canada." At the
time, the expert staff of seven included university and high school graduates, former nurses,
and teachers. The college now had 109 students - 62 two of them men - taught to use the
most up-to-date equipment, newest model typewriters, adding machines, computing
machines, card index and filing systems.
Advertising a business emporium and a model bank on the premises, the notice went on to
say, "the student must be dull indeed who does not, in the five or six months' course, acquire
business habits and hints which will stand him in good in any walk of life."
Apparently employers agreed, as Smith could assert in 1926 that "in the offices of Cornwall for the
past 30 years, practically 100 per cent of the calls for office assistances have been for Commercial
College graduates. More than 1,000 graduates have been sent to Montreal alone."
The faculty also excelled. Instructor Oscar F. Skelton left to become Secretary of State for External
Affairs.
As the largest business school east of Toronto, the college could eventually teach 300.
While the institution's reputation did not diminish, competition increased with the introduction of
commercial courses in the public education system. In 1962, ill health forced Smith to retire. The
next year the college closed having lost most of its reason for being. Smith died a short time later
at the age of 86.
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Principal George Smith in his office
just before retirement at the
Cornwall Commercial College, in
operation for 67 years.
Touch Typing.
Miss Mary Duffy, typist at the
Cornwall Commercial College, 1913.
Six months after the day of
registration, Miss Duffy wrote from
shorthand notes 3,690 words on the
Underwood typewriter by the C.C.C.
system of touch typing.
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