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CREATIVE DESIGN: Mai-Liis Renaud

Bylaws are bylaws. They need to be enforced. I understand that. Without rules and regulations, this city would be in total chaos. But I do believe that with the power of enforcing those bylaws, should come the right to evaluate each case on its own merit and use judgment to either make an exception or find a happy medium.

The Cadieux kids were doing something good. They were showing the qualities it will require to be the leaders of the future. Initiative, hard work, entrepreneurship, they had it all. To have city officials come and threaten them with hefty fines could have resulted in killing those qualities. It's a block on creativity.

It's a limitation on potential. It's a suppression of free market.

Now to be fair, I have to divulge that I have not spoken to either the bylaw enforcement officer or the Cadieux Family, so I'm running on what I've heard.

The Cadieux boys had been running the business for a couple of years.

Unlike a pop up lemonade stand, which is a one day type of thing, this was a little more stable. Their signs were professionally made and permanently placed on the lawn.

A neighbour apparently complained--beats me why!--leaving the city no choice but to address the situation. Phone calls were made, notices were served and here we are again, on national news, for the wrong reasons.

Bylaws are bylaws. They need to be enforced. But perhaps the bylaws should be revised. I understand the need for residential sectors to keep a certain standard, but with so many people operating small businesses from home nowadays, retail commercial activity, including small, non-invasive signage, should be allowed on personal property.

Really, when you think about it, what harm does it do? What is the argument here? That It makes our city looks more trashy? Really?

Trash left on street corners, never being picked up makes our city look more trashy, not professionally-made signs on a lawn. Yard sales happening every week, in the same driveway, from people trying to get rid of old, dirty, useless stuff makes our city look trashy, not a small clean cooler, in a staircase, on a private property. Teenagers smoking weed at the skate park without the cops ever intervening makes our city look trashy, not kids selling worms from their front porch.

We need to make it easier for people to fend for themselves, not harder. We need to help small businesses, not kill them. On a larger scale, we need to cut down the red tape to the bare minimum and put our focus where it matters.

Just because something has been done a certain way for years doesn't mean it's the right way. There is enough misery in our city. City council makes the rules. Time for this council to change them.

I am glad to see Councillor Towndale is on the job.

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Speaking of discont ent ment As the media coordinator for Ribfest 2015, one of my jobs was to make sure our media sponsors were duly acknowledged. I failed with one of them.

Know Brockville had contacted us to exchange in kind advertising and in all the chaos of overseeing the ads everywhere, I forgot to place their logo on the Ribfest website listing them as a sponsor. It was a bad oversight and I wish to publicly apologize to Mr. Tim Sharpe. I tried to contact Know Brockville to rectify the situation and make my wrong right, but alas, as of press time, I did not receive a response. Nonetheless, I do sincerely apologize.

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CORNWALL ? With training camp less than six weeks away, the River Kings roster is taking shape, particularly on the blue line. The team has come to terms with three more defenceman for the 2015-16 season. Jason Lepine, Sasha Pokulok and Nicolas Therrien have been inked by general manager Rick Lalonde. ?We?ve got plenty of depth on the blue line, there?s no doubt about that,? said Lalonde. After stops in the SPHL, IHL, AHL and ECHL, Lepine spent three seasons overseas before joining the hometown River Kings last season. He had seven points in 22 games for Cornwall in 2014-15; he missed several games due to injury. The 29-year-old Pokulok, the River Kings first pick at the 2012 LNAH draft, will return to Cornwall for a fourth season. In 104 career games with the River Kings, the 6-foot-5 defenceman from Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC, has 99 points. Therrien, who as acquired from Saint-Georges last se ason, had a combined eight points in 18 games with the two teams in 2014-15.

The 25-year-old from Chateauguay, QC, is a QMJHL graduate, who captained the Chicoutimi Sagueneens in 2010-11. That season, he had 44 points in 68 games.Season tickets are now on sale: Adults $250; Students/ Seniors $200; Children under 12 $140. Contact the River Kings office at 613-933-9797 or email info@cornwallriverkings.ca.

SIGNINGS TO DATE G Pete Karvouniaris, 25, Laval, QC D Brennan Barker, 30, Long Sault, ON D Jonathan Jasper, 23, Williamstown, ON D Jason Lepine, 30, Cornwall, ON D Sasha Pokulok, 29, Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC D Ryan Sullivan, 26, Cardinal, ON D Nicolas Therrien, 25, Chateauguay, QC F J.P. Caron, 23, Shawinigan, QC F Antony Courcelles, 23, Laval, QC F Pierre-Luc Faubert, 29, Levis, QC F Nicolas Larocque-Marcoux, 23, Gatineau, QC F Francois Ouimet, 28, Lorraine, QC F Guillaume Parenteau, 28, Longueuil, QC F Michael Stinziani, 26, Montreal, QC F Robbie Thomson, 26, Prescott, ON

BBQ SATURDAY: The River Kings will host a BBQ on Saturday afternoon at Jean Coutu in Cornwall.

Swing by for lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Raffle tickets will be sold at the BBQ for the chance to win a game worn River Kings jersey from 2014-15.

Ticket prices are $2 each or three for $5. The winner will be selected randomly on Monday.

W h a t 's Up !

By Heather Robertson

Excitement, anticipation, energy, and all those other emotions connected to a great event you?ve been looking forward to for a while! Saturday, July 25 was the Second Annual Fishing for Special Needs 2015 event at Gray?s Creek Marina. It would take forever to name and thank everyone who contributed to making this a stellar event. Proceeds from the event will go toward fulfilling a dream? to acquire a clubhouse for special needs people in the area, to be named the Include Me Inn Activity Centre.

A lot like an old-fashioned fair, there was meeting and greeting of friends old and new, an amazing BBQ lunch, dozens of fishing rods prepared and lined up on a hillside, tents, picnic tables, coolers of water everywhere, a raffle of amazing items donated for the fundraiser. Art Levert, founder of the Include Program Team of employees and volunteers, all in colourful Include T-shirts could be spotted everywhere seeing that everyone was enjoying the event. A team of city firefighters and two trucks added to the excitement, and photographers took aerial shots of the crowd from the raised bucket.

Fourteen boats and their captains were available to take out the fishing folks and some family members and volunteers. Teams in different coloured ball caps got a brief talk on safety on the water, tips on how to unsnag the hook, and lots of encouragement about catching ?the Big One?. It was so much fun to watch the exchanging of life jackets to get just the right fit, shuffling to decide who sits where, and the cheers when the various watercraft left the Marina. Cameras everywhere, and folks didn?t say ?cheese?, they shouted ?Fishing!?

Mid-afternoon the boats returned to shore, with lots of teasing, fishing tales of the one that got away, slightly exaggerated stories of fish size, friendly rivalry. Medals were given to participants, photos taken, and talk of getting together again soon. It was a day of friendship, families, encouragement, enjoying the beautiful Gray?s Creek Conservation Park, shared memories and stories. To see more photos of the event, check it out at www.includeprogram.org or call the office at 613- 935 5888 to learn more about the Include Program and its great team.

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By Emma Mel drum, special t o t he Seeker Have you walked by the corner of Pitt and First Streets recently?

Were you a little surprised, pleased, and impressed by the little park? I certainly was!

The ?pop-up park? is the product of efforts by Heart of the City, which ?tries to make the downtown an attractive place to live and work while attracting visitors to our community?, explained Denis Carr, an executive at Heart of the City.

The park is just one project of many. Carr says it was a great idea with a fairly small pricetag. ?We wanted to take an important corner of downtown and dress it up a little to show what can be done with a few tables and umbrellas. It looks sharp!?

Organizers aren?t the only ones pleased with the results - pedestrians are happy too! ?People have said it?s a welcome addition to the corner. It?s a bright, good place to sit down and have lunch. It brightens up that corner,? said Carr of the positive feedback received so far.

Everyone is welcome to have a seat, eat, drink, and enjoy the sunny weather. The park is equipped with umbrellas that provide plenty of shade, and potted plants add colour to the area.

When asked if Cornwall can expect to see the park back again this summer, Carr replied: ?Maybe we?ll even have more than one!?

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Cornwal l Downt own Summer Cel ebrat ion coincides wit h Ribf est Article and Photo by Jason Setnyk Cornwall Ontario ? Ribfest wasn?t the only thing happening in downtown Cornwall this weekend. It was also a chance to go shopping during the sidewalk sale that began last Friday. ?Downtown Cornwall has never been more vibrant and we want to give back to the community,? said organizer Chris Munro (top left) of Life?s Little Pleasures in a quote to Choose Cornwall. Chris is seen here with Joey Gault and Rachel Roy, owners of Mindful Cookery & Food Market.

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?Summer is a busy time in the city, and the last weekend in July is a great time to celebrate.?

Ribfest drew over 80,000 people this weekend, so it was a perfect opportunity for people and families to take a stroll downtown for the side walk sale to or from Ribfest.

There were tables outside with special items for sale, and there was also specials in-store.

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M O RRELL ORGANIZING A BAR AND WINE CELLAR part 2 or 2 Organizing A Wine Cel l ar If you buy wine by the case, you need to store your wine.

If you do it right you'll have fine tasting wines to enjoy for years to come. Many whit e wines can be stored for two to five years. Red wines will last and generally improve for five to 20 years, sometimes longer.

- Use unt reat ed redwood as storage bins or racks. It won't deteriorate in cool, humid wine-cellar conditions. Don't store wines in a cabinet above the stove; the heat will deteriorate them in no time. Maintain a relative humidity in your cellar or storage area of about 70 percent for cork health.

- For red wines, keep the temperature of your wine closet, refrigerator or cellar between 50 and 65 degrees F (10 and 18 C).

- For whit e wine, 45 to 60 degrees F (7 to 15 C) or as directed by a vintner or wine merchant. Store your white wines closer to the floor and reds higher up. Cooler temperatures generally won't harm wines, but can delay their development.

- Store bottles on their sides to ensure the corks stay in contact with the wine. Keep the more frequently used wines by the door, and the long-term investments in the cooler and darker corners.

- Keep the area dark, if possible, but definitely out of direct sunlight. Use incandescent lights; fluorescent bulbs give off more ultraviolet light, which can penetrate bottles.

- As much as possible, keep bottles of the same vintage together. Use many small bins rather than a few large ones. Racks that hold individual bottles are ideal.

- Hang ident if ying t ags on t he necks so t he bot t l es don't need t o be dist urbed when you want t o know what bot t l e is what .

- Keep an inventory of what you own to find quickly what you are looking for.

Keep it outside the cellar so you don't have to disturb the bottles to check.

- Give each wine a location number and listing, e.g., 3rd row2nd bottle (R2- B2), - wine's name, - vintage, - producer, - appellation, - vineyard name, - region, - county, - type (red, white, rosé, sparkling), - quantity owned, - price paid per bottle, - value (at latest estimate), and size of bottle (half-bottle, magnum).

- Record tasting and comparing notes.

- Record foods it accompanies best; ask the recipe if you can.

- When you buy wine (especially reds), ask the wine shop or winery how long it should age before consuming it. Make a note in your inventory to drink wines before they start to go downhill.

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If you have a l arge or val uabl e col l ect ion and don't require daily access to it, inquire with a wine collection storage service, which will store your wine off site in perfect conditions.

- If you do not have a wine cellar and live in an area where it does not get to hot in the summer, store wine in the garage. Garages tend to be cool, dark and free of ultraviolet light which is ideal for wine.

- If your house doesn't have an appropriate cellar, basement, or garage, get a freestanding wine refrigerator. There are all sizes of wine refrigerator which will hold between 24 and 200 bottles under ideal conditions. If you don't have an area with ideal conditions for wine storage, choose a location that isn't subject to dramatic changes in temperature.

- For a complete listing of wines and how long to store each type, consult Internet sites such as CellarNotes.net or Wine.com.

If you have any questions, please call Marie Morrell at 613-936-6873 or email: office@workeasysolutions.com or visit: www.workeasysolutions.com

A Hist orical Wal king Tour of Sydney St reet Article and Photo by Jason Setnyk Cornwall Ontario ? Cornwall?s Little Historian doesn?t just research or post historical photos on Facebook. She reminds us that history is a living entity and that it is all around us. She brings Cornwall?s history to life.

Sara Lauzon has organized a series of Historical Walking Tours. ?I do these walks for several reasons. It helps raise money for a great cause, and it teaches people about the history of their hometown at the same time?, explains Lauzon.

The walking tours are helping to raise money for the House of Refuge monument. $175 was raised today putting the grand total at about $1600. The goal is to raise $5000 for the monument.

People who go on these tours can actively participate and share their knowledge of Cornwall. ?I guide people along the street, and while I share the information I know about these historic homes and the people who had them built, some people share information of personal stories. We teach each other, and it brings such a strong sense of pride. I?m so proud to be from Cornwall, and I?m proud of my town?s history, which is why I love sharing it?, says Lauzon.

Gabriel Rivière-Reid was one of about two dozen people who participated in today?s walk on Sydney Street. He shared his reflections on the experience. ?It?s wonderful to see a different side of an area we are so familiar with. I learned a lot about a street I?ve often walked down without knowing the history. Sara is informative and her personality shines throughout the tour?, said Rivière-Reid.

Sara Lauzon will be organizing three Historical Walking Tours of Pitt Street on Saturday, August 15th, 2015 at 1pm, 3pm, and 7pm. People who wish to attend can meet Sara in front of the Clock Tower at Pitt and Water street.

To learn more about Sara Lauzon?s work visit: http:/ / www.saraloveshistory.com/

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THE ENGLISH CORNER Practice speaking English in a warm and friendly way, where mistakes are part of the way we learn to improve. 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 KID?S PROGRAM - LET?S PLAY! - 2:30 pm to 3:15 pm TEEN ADVISORY BOARD (TAB) - Summer Meeting - 4:30 to 6:30

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LE JEUDI 06 AOÛT @ 18 h & LE VENDREDI 07AOÛT @ 14 h À 15 ans, Steve vit dans un centre pour jeunes présentant de graves troubles de comportement. Lorsque l?adolescent déclenche un incendie dans l?établissement, il en est expulsé. Sa mère le recueille pour lui faire l?école à la maison. Son fils est cependant difficile à contrôler.

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FREE...Coaching and individual l essons f or al l l evel s of Scrabbl e wil l be avail abl e at t he Cornwal l Publ ic Library during t he mont h of August 2015. Aspiring players will be guided into playing Scrabble according to the NASPA (North American Scrabble Players Association) rules, rules to which adhere 25 other similar clubs in Canada and many more in the United States. To join t he Cornwal l Scrabbl e Cl ub or t o book an appoint ment f or l essons, communicat e wit h Cl ub Direct or, Vivianne Panizzon 613 931 1792 vpanizzon@cogeco.ca

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Cel ebrat e Recovery Fountaingate Christian Assembly Cornwall (A christian centered recovery program through twelve steps and 8 biblical principles, and the 3 door program ) Find freedom from your Hurts,Habits, and Hang-ups through God's Healing power. We meet every Friday at 7:30pm 949 Mohawk Drive Cornwall Ontario in the church sanctuary. Everyone is welcom (free coffee, live worship and fellowship) for more information (613 932-0685 or www.fountaingate .org Cornwal l Newcomers Cl ub We welcome women new to Cornwall in the last 4 years & help them make friends & get settled in a new community.

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Casino du Lac Leamy Casino Bus Trip departing at 4:30 pm. For info or reserve call 613.932.6534. Proceeds to the Auxiliary to St Joseph's Continuing Care Center

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Bl ood Donor Cl inic from 12 pm to 3:30 pm & 5 pm to 7:30 pm. Cornwall Civic Complex, 100 Water St. E. Book your appointment by calling: 1.888.2.DONATE Long Saul t Pent ecost al Church Vacat ion Bibl e School August 4th to 8th from 9:30 am to 12 noon. 9 Bethune Ave. Registration & BBQ: Saturday August 1st at 10 am. Free admission for ages 4 to 12 yrs.

Do you or someone you l ove experience headaches? Come listen to Doctor Paul Poirier explain the causes and what you can do to prevent them! 7pm. Spaces are limited, call us to reserve your seat at 613-936-1386. Walk Ins are welcomed!

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CORNWALL WATERFEST have you signed up yet? We're still looking for paddlers to participate in Dragon Boat Racing, and Vendors for Artfest. Contact us for more info! http:/ / cornwallwaterfest.ca POUTINE FEST RUN TODAY! TICKET AND ENTRY PURCHASE $20.00 AT GORDON JEWELLERS, FENCE DEPOT, TRUFFLES BURGER BAR, LOOSE CABOOSE, SEGUIN PATATE, GAETAN'S CHIP STAN, PAPA JO'S, CHEF IN A BUN AND ROD'S CHIPS STAN. ALL PROCEEDS TO SUPPORT LOCAL PROJECTS AND WIN PRIZES.

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Quite a number of years ago, Maxine from Toronto shared this recipe with me.

It uses spelt flour. Spelt is an ancient grain, distantly related to wheat. First grown in Germany. You can easily substitute it from regular all purpose wheat flour in a ratio of 1 to 1. It has a nice nutty flavour.

We sell it in the whole kernel grain and in light or whole spelt flour at Sharyn's Pantry. Try these muffins for a change of pace. The recipe will make about 15 muffins. Great to take to work or enjoy for your breakfast. Thanks Maxine for caring and sharing.

I will have a few more helpful and interesting tips to share with you at the end of my column. making about 15 muffins.

-In a large bowl, sift or whisk together the spelt flour, sugar, baking powder and baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Add the grated carrot to the sifted dry ingredients.

-In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs with a whisk. Add the Crisco oil and the vanilla and mix well. To this add either the crushed pineapple or the applesauce. Mix well to combine.

-Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Stir only to combine. Don't overmix or your muffins will be tough not tender.

-Use a scoop or large spoon to fill the paper muffin cups. Bake the muffins in the pre-heated 350 degree F. oven for about 20 to 25 minutes, depending on your oven. Test for doneness with a toothpick inserted into the top of the muffin. If it comes out clean, the muffin is done. You can also test for doneness by gently touching the top of the muffin with your

MAXINE'S CARROT - PINEAPPLE AND SPELT MUFFINS INGREDIENTS: 2 cups light spelt flour 1/ 2 cup white sugar 1 rounded tsp. baking powder 1 level tsp. baking soda 1 rounded tsp. cinnamon 1/ 2 tsp. sea salt ( I use Kosher salt)

fingertip, if you leave no indentation if the muffin top, the muffin is done.

-The recipe makes about 15 muffins. ENJOY!

1 cup grated carrots 2 extra large eggs

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812 Pitt Street, Unit 6, Cornwall, Ont 613-936-1998 OPEN: Monday to Saturday - 9 to 5 Honoring the Sun is a practise which admits that the All Perfect of All Creation is Very Wise ... beyond the comprehension of any human being. The Sun is our closest star - one of billions of other stars in our Milky Way Galaxy. The Sun's diameter is 2,715,395 miles (4.730,005 Kilometres); and its distance from our Celestial Rainbow Planet Earth is nearly 93 million miles ... and it is one million times bigger than Earth!

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TRO TTIER/TRO TZIER HONORING THE SUN In the Spring time, latent seeds in the earth's soil, tiny buds on millions of trees, myriad different kinds of plants awakento a new life cycleas they feel the Sun's healthfull warmth. One by oneeach onebegins to change the landscape into a gloriousArcadia with vibrant colors, intoxicating scents of freshness and spectacular beauty! Sunny joy spreads to humans! to birds returning! to the wildlife! to the domesticated animals!

With the warmth of the beautyfull Sun, women, men, teenagers, children begin to want to reconnect with the Earth's soil, and with smiles and eagerness they kneel down with their garden tools and plant new seeds to sustain themselves during the summer, and for many, throughout the year.

In the Mayan world, as well as in the Germania and Celtic worlds, with all the Indigenous people, and on all continents, in the ancient past during the return of the Sun's warmth, our spiritually dedicated ancestors always took time to honor the Sun and theygave gratitude for its all-giving powers of life.

Our Mayan Wise Elders knew this and so did our own Ancient Wise Elders on different continents. They also understood the Sun to be a symbol of the All Perfect One the Source of All Perfect Motion, All Perfect Designs, All Perfect Creations and of Infinity. They also knew that it was impossible to comprehend such A Great Most Brillant Being but they came to accept that the Sun is its Symbol since the Sun shines its loving, nurturing rays to each and everycreation. There is no favoritism!

Yes, I proudly open up my arms and welcome the Sun rising again as it has done so steadfastly over the easterly horizon for billions of years! It also amazes me that its motion is so perfectly regular and we depend onthe Sun'sdaily regularity to live our days and our life on Celestial Rainbow Planet Earth! And...as We The Peopl e are Ascending int o a Higher Consciousness maybe it is t ime t o put aside any prejudices and t o Honor t he Wondrous Lif e-Giving Sun wit h open arms!

With our special Earth-Loving Ancestors, praying and singing to the Sun was a very intimate ritual which took place every day. As the Sun first appeared in the East, for a few moments they would face this Divine Miraculous Creation and with outstretched arms say, "Thank You! You are welcome into our life and on Earth!"

When I first started to also do this spiritual ritual, I froze with self-apprehension when someone would look at me. "They'll think I'msuch and such and such ... ."

But I came to the conclusion that if they lacked my gratefullness for the welcome Sun which is nurturing my life, my plant foods, nature's creations, and all Individuals, then it is for them to shy away and not say or think anything disparaging. It took a few times before my courage set me free. Now, I stand with open arms, face the East, welcome the Sun and vibrate with joy all day long!

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Cornwall, Ontario ? There were over 80,000 visitors over three days at Cornwall Seaway Lions Ribfest 2015. It was sizzling summer fun for families - from award winning ribs, to live music, to a carnival, and arts and culture too.

This event was sponsored by Ontarioeast.net. The Seeker was a proud sponsor of Ribfest once again this year.

And here are more shots from Julia Lucio and Sarah Beach

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__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Melinda asked me to come and live with me the opportunity to write a column, ~Passion For her and her family as she was about to Fashion~ for about six months. After that short have her third child, Sampson. I did do just period of time I was called to come into the office to that... and within a few months, I met the discuss my column. I was so afraid that my writing man of my dreams (John Lister) through a days were over... but low and behold... ~Positively dating service that was suggested to me to Marlene~ was born that very day. I was to write and join by my son, Luke. John gave me the mention the different activities that were going on in Hey There To Everybody guidance, encouragement and the love and support my life. I was to spread the positiveness that I have that I needed to get my life up and running once to others that read ~The Seeker~ each week. I also who is reading the most again. get to write about the things that make me happy and Positive and Informative make me feel good... like talking about my family and "REAL" paper in the Tip of t he Week: TEN WAYS TO L O V E : 1. LISTEN friends lives and activities...like talking about the Cornwall & the S.D. & G. area this week. I without interrupting. 2. SPEAK without accusing. 3. many different kinds of restaurants or businesses, or do hope that you are enjoying these GIVE without sparing. 4. PRAY without ceasing. 5. writing about seeing different shows or about lovely ~HOT~ days of Summer doing lots ANSWER without arguing. 6. SHARE without listening to a tribute band at ~The Port Theatre~. I of FUN activities and eating a lot of pretending. 7. ENJOY without complaining. 8. TRUST give "Tips of the Week" to help those that read my scrumptious food with your loving family without waivering. 9. FORGIVE without punishing. column to help them out with their busy day to day members and cherished friends. I am 10.

PROMISE lives. These are to name but a few things I get to certainly doing all of that without mention in my weekly column. Ultimately I was and more with my family forgetting. LOVE given the award for ~Contributor of the Year~ at the and friends this year. I IS THE ULTIMATE 5th Annual ~Seeker's Choice Awards~ that was held at can hardly get over the JOY OF LIVING ON the ~Golf & Country Club~ after writing for only two fact that last week I THIS EARTH!!! short years!!! Thank you for recognizing my work and travelled all the way to for believing in me... a lonely lady that had no home, Niagra Falls to After a couple of no work or no one to love. That has all changed... ~Marineland~ with my eldest years of living in Thank you to all of you Wonderful & Unique people daughter, Melinda and three of her Cornwall I became for giving me the chance to start my life over in a four children (Abigail, Sampson, & a part of a local new city. THANK YOU for making me feel so wee William.) We all had such a business group Wonderfully Wonderful that I am able to hold my Marvellous time together enjoying (~CBN~) which head up high in a quaint and quiet city that I now call all of the sights, the sounds and yes, gave me the HOME! THANK YOU CORNWALL!! I feel like I am on even the smells of Marineland. We encouragement I the Top of the World!!! even got to go on lots of exciting, needed to start and sometimes scary rides together. my "Business Life" Until next time.... We here at ~The Seeker~ are All in all it was a fun time had by all taking a two week, well deserved Summer Break. of us. Thank you so very much Have yourselves a whole lot of FUN & ENJOYMENT Melinda for taking me along for the EVERYBODY!!! ride...literally!!!

Don't let the darkness from your PAST block the As I write my 113th column on the light of your JOY in your PRESENT!!! WHAT week that I turn the BIG 55 (July HAPPENED IS DONE!!! STOP giving time to things 30)... I have to sit back and reflect which no longer Exist, when there is so much JOY on what this all means to me. I feel very honored and to be found HERE & NOW!!! If you too are trapped privileged to write for ~The Seeker~ each and every in a dead end relationship, or alone, never give up week. It gives me a feeling of well being and sense hope, become the person you deserve to be for of pride to do so. You see I have come such a long yourself, and others will be drawn to you like way since I left my 28 year marriage nearly 8 years bees to honey. I'm "Living Proof" that Anyone at ago. I had to leave behind the home, the church and Any Age Can Blossom into the Best they Can Be. the Life I once knew (of being a wife, a mother of I'm Fifty Five, and I'm Truly seven children and an active school and church Alive!!! member) to start all over. I had tried my very best Happy Birthday to my twin living on my own in Ottawa for about a year, as a sister, Darlene. May you have courier driver, picking up bank bags (full of cancelled a Marvellous kind of Birthday cheques and receipts.. NOT MONEY!) and picking up doing the many things that and delivering for dentists to go to different labs of being recognized as a makes and keeps you ever so throughout the Ottawa/ Hull area. The job paid well photographer that specialized in happy. Love Always from me. at $20 per hour, but the stress of driving up to 12 taking beautiful photos of women. hours a day took it's toll on me. I was suffering very Marlene Baker of You see Julia Lucio and Mai-Liis badly from anxiety and I wasn't very healthy or www.fashionography.ca & Renaud (~The Seeker Chicks~) gave happy at this time in my life. My eldest daughter, www.photodreams.ca

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By Heather Robertson

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Energy was high at the Bandshell! A nice moon, a beautiful sunset (at the same time!), lots of folks in the park. Everyone was hunkered down for a great 2 hours of country entertainment. Some of us even had umbrellas to keep the hot sun off our heads and shoulders. One can only imagine the temperature in the bandshell, but for sure, THOSE MUSICIANS WERE HOT! Switchgear was back after a 10 ? month hiatus, and we were the lucky ones to hear them!

After ten months off, they realized they missed playing together and have made a comeback,

with gigs lined up in the near future in Port Hope, Metcalfe, Brockville, and Ottawa. The five-man band is made up of the following ( all from Cornwall): Jamie Jarvo, vocals and song writer Scott McNish, drums (actually living in Casselman now) Scott Reasbeck, lead guitar

steadily. They played a nice mix of well-known songs , and several of their own. They commented: ?It?s nice to play the ones you know, but it?s also nice to play the ones you OWN!?

Frankly, I enjoyed every minute, and probably have some song titles incorrect, but this is a partial list: Crazy Town Country in the City Fishing in the Dark ( lots of singing along for that one!)

Jason Sauve, acoustic guitar, rhythm, banjo, and song writer

That?s How We Do It ?Round Here I Want to Love Somebody Like You I?ve Got A Rough Side

Tim Laframboise, bass guitar

I Like It, I Love It, I Want Some More of It Baton Rouge (We did a fine job with the?

Operator ? part of that one) Hurts So Good (John Cougar would have been proud) Dance the Night Away ( Switchgear?s own? will be on next album) Roll My Window Down

Jamie and Jason spent the 10 months composing songs for the upcoming second album, to be released in October, hopefully. Lots of good natured ribbing went on, especially targeting the drummer. ?Who decided he was the only one allowed to wear shorts, and go barefoot on stage? He just sits there and doesn?t do a darn thing!? Stage crew tossed fresh towels to that roasting drummer

One More Kiss ( from first album) and last song? Switchgear?s Nowhere to Run The audience stayed ?til the very end, some asked for autographs, lots of photos with fans were taken. What an accommodating, talented band! Learn more at www.switchgearband.com

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FO CUS ART

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ We would not have been able to do this without literally dozens of dedicated and artistically bent (or just ?bent?) volunteers and ?the volunteered? (spouses).

By Louise Mignaul t Leo Tolstoy, in his essay ?What is Art?? said that art is: ?a means of union among men, joining them together in the same feelings, and indispensable for the life and progress towards the well-being of individuals and of humanity.?

In the 3 days of Ribfest, over 2500 people visited our tent to gaze at the artwork and engage in our activities. Literally thousands of man-hours were invested to make this event a reality. As we conclude the experiment I am left with a deep feeling of gratitude for all of those who have helped. We are all richer for the experience. Working together towards a goal, we have deepened existing bonds and created new ones with people in the community.

Inspired by Elizabeth Barret Browning: ?Who do I thank? Let me count the names?...

We would not have been able to even consider participating in an event like Ribfest without the support of our generous 2015 Calendar Sponsors: - Principal Sponsors: Dubuc Optical and Choose Cornwall - Major Sponsors: Brock Frost, No Frills East Court Mall, Truffles Burger Bar & Table 21, Harvest Garden Center, Studio Phase 2, The Seeker, Mai-Liis & Sheldon, YAC, Carolyn Davies, Elaine Arkwright, Louise Mignault, TAG, Desjardins La Caisse Populaire de Cornwall.

- Supporter Sponsors: Farm Boy, Tina Morin, Kathleen Morin, The Kab Gift Boutique, 8 on Second OptomĂŠtristes, Multi Doors, Seaway Family Dental, The Co-operators-Bill McGimpsey, Webseekers, Guy Lauzon MP.

The main tent/ gallery builder & designer was Norm Lauzon with much help from Doug Geisel, Marcel Quesnel, Christopher Landry, Khyle McMichael, Joshua McMichael, Nathan Linderman, Marc, Michel Bonneau, Moise Lasata. Our ?Hazmat? volunteers were Paige Corbiere, Jodie Locey, Autumn Campbell, Erin Sheedy Heenan and her son Baily.

Our plein air artists who demonstrated their artistic skills on site were Moise Lasata (soap stone carving), Peter Fortin (marionettes), Laura Leah Traverse (painting), Carolyn Davis (painting), Sylvie Labrecque (painting), Rose Desnoyers (painting with food) and Adele Constantineau (birch bark painting).

Our volunteers who bravely manned the tent, hung the artwork, helped with activities and loaned equipment: Marcel Quesnel, Linda Geisel, Louise Mignault, Claudine Trottier-Leblanc, Mary Ducross, Beatrice Dumbreck, Brunhild Schierding, Pat Campbell, John McMartin, Sylvie Labrecque, Betty Ann Bard, Bev Leroux, Marleene McWilliam, Betty Rerrie, Manjeet Shergill, Mai-Liis Renaud, Betty Anne Bard, Richard Salem, Elaine McDonald, Micheline Tanguay, James Gordon, Rebeka Elderbloom, Suzanne Villeneuve, Lucy Hart.

Our core volunteers deserve a pat on the back for all their hard work: Steering: Louise Mignault, Linda Geisel, Elaine Arkwright, Rose Desnoyers, Media: Julia Lucio.

Sponsorship: Adele Constantineau and Betty Anne Bard. Volunteer co-ordinators: Liane Geoffrion, Barbara Darling and Kathleen Morin (performance co-ordinator), Intake: Elaine Arkwright, Barbara Darling, Sylvie Labreque, and Claudette Pilon.

And last but not least: Phil Shorey & John Lucio, a couple of Seaway Lion sweethearts who guided us through the Ribfest experience with a sense of humour and much generosity.

We make a living by what we do. We make a life by what we give. -Winston Churchill

All our sponsors helped us defray the direct costs of our participation in Ribfest including registration fees, the materials used to build our tent and gallery, and the materials used in our activities.

Jenna Fl annigan and Team Canada win Sil ver at t he PanAm Games

Emard Bros. Lumber, No Frills East Court Mall and Elaine McDonald directly sponsored our tent, gallery, security box and some of our participation costs.

Walter Lighting and Grip (Montreal) provided our lights & gripping gear. Le Centre Culturel de Cornwall covered our insurance costs. The Seeker was our media sponsor. They got the word out and designed all of our signage.

Our activities would not have been possible without the following kind sponsorship: YAC sponsored our very popular large Graffiti chalkboards. Ready or Naught sponsored Draw the Dude where our Cornwall Firefighters showed up in their extremely hot gear to pose as our models. They were good sports and fun to draw. They are also models of community spirit that we can learn from. Cornwall Lighting & Home DĂŠcor and Home Depot sponsored Hazmat Painting that allowed people throughout the park to express themselves in paint on white ?hazmat? suits. Dr Kylie Draper at Spine Care sponsored the colourful Compressor Art Demo put on by Rose Desnoyers. Versacore Tech Designs and YAC sponsored Name That Picture for a painting done by artist Kathleen Morin. Cornwall Business Machines sponsored the popular children?s activity Paint Your Pig.

Article and Photo by Jason Setnyk Ajax Ontar io ? This w as the fir st tim e Wom en?s Baseball w as ever played at the PanAM gam es and Team Canada did not disappoint.

Jenna Flannigan and Team Canada w on silver at the 2015 PanAm gam es this after noon.

The Canadian Wom en?s baseball team loss to the USA in the Gold M edal gam e.

The United States squad w as the only team able to beat the Canadian Wom en?s Baseball Team .

The final scor e for Sunday?s gam e w as 11-3 for Team USA. The United States had a quick star t to the gam e getting four r uns in the fir st inning. Canada m anaged to get thr ee r uns in the four th inning, but w er e unable to r ally fr om the ear ly deficit. The USA quickly r esponded getting thr ee m or e r uns in the fifth inning and another thr ee r uns in the sixth inning.

Cor nw all?s Jenna Flannigan got one hit and one RBI in the Gold M edal m atch against the United States.

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Canada ear ned the oppor tunity to play for the Gold m edal w ith a victor y in the br onze m edal gam e. On Satur day Canada defeated Venezuela 6-1 in the Br onze m edal gam e. Canada?s offence exploded in the fifth inning on Satur day w ith five r uns.

Venezuela took the br onze m edal w ith the loss, and Canada advanced to the Gold M edal gam e against the United States.

Jenna Flannigan got one hit in the gam e against Venezuela.

W inning silver at the PanAm gam es is a significant accom plishm ent. Congr atulations to Cor nw all?s Jenna Flannigan and the r est of Team Canada. Baseball fans in Cor nw all Ontar io and all acr oss Canada ar e ver y pr oud of your effor t! Go Canada!

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Rainbow Way coming t o SLC Cornwal l Campus Article by Jason Setnyk. Submitted Photo.

Cornwall Ontario - The college recently completed a ?Rainbow Way? at its Brockville campus. Both the Kingston and Cornwall campus can expect a ?Rainbow Way? too as indicated in a statement on the SLC Facebook page: "The College is proud of its inclusive community. We recently completed a ?rainbow way?on the Brockville campus, a Pride rainbow which is one symbol of our inclusive environment. We will be expanding the ?rainbow way?to all three of our campuses in the near future."

Cornwall Ontario City Councillor Carilyne HĂŠbert who works in the field of online education and job training was in Brockville recently for a Pride Festival. ?Unfortunately I was not able to visit Rainbow Way while I was in Brockville to celebrate their 5th Pride Festival. I am thrilled to hear that St-Lawrence College is looking to add a Rainbow Way to both the Kingston and Cornwall College. I think it?s important for educational institutions, government offices, businesses, healthcare facilities and any other employer or service provider to show that they are a safe, inclusive space. I hope to see our municipality work with the college to see this important project come to fruition?, says HĂŠbert.

Brockville City Councillor Leigh Bursey explains the origins of the Rainbow Way in an interview to the Seeker. ?The Rainbow Way originated from my proposal, as both co-chair of this year?s Brockville Pride, and a proud member of the St. Lawrence College family. The walkway is actually the longest rainbow walkway in Canada, stretching 119 feet, and is a project I am remarkably proud of. we have also made it clear on a national stage that Brockville is a more inclusive and more credible supporter of social and cultural diversity. This walkway is a simple design, but is by and large, something I am very proud of. This new project has brought great joy to many and has become a unique tourist destination. I can also tell you with certainty that many people are interested in seeing those efforts duplicated in Cornwall, Kingston, and as far away as Ottawa?, says Bursey.

The paint for the Brockville Rainbow Way was donated, and volunteers did all the work. There was no cost to the college to make it.

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We have been waiting for this product since January and it is finally here! Scenterpiece Easy MeltCup Systemfrom Yankee candle!

Very stylish electric warmers and wax filled cups that allow you to change fragrances without touching the wax!No more mess, no scraping wax out of your dish; just swap one heat-resistant cup for a different one; so easy!Most of the warmers also come with a built-in timer that allows you to run it for 3, 6 or 9 hours! You don?t haveremember to shut it off.

The MeltCups come in over 40 different fragrances and there will be others available in the near future as well asseasonally appropriate scents!

This makes a great gift and we have already had to re-order just days after receiving our first supply.

Stop by to take a look at what else is new!

Just a little side note: we will be having an End of Summer Sale - August 19th to the 23rd to make room for all of the new products coming? don?t miss it!

Be safe.

Barbara Leduc, Mrs. B's Gifts & Home Decor 609 Pitt Street, Cornwall, ON K6J 3R8 613-937-0222 Facebook page www.facebook.com/ mrsbsgifts www.mrsbsgofts.com

The date of completion for a Cornwall Rainbow Way has not been announced yet.

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Cornwal l musician Nat han Da Sil va opens f or Kanye West at PanAm cl osing ceremony Article by Jason Setnyk. Submitted Photos.

Toronto Ontario ? A year and half ago musician Nathan Da Silva played a show in his home town of Cornwall at La Maison Tavern with the band Slyde. Sunday night he played a gig at the Rogers Centre with another band.

The Cornwall-born singer and guitarist played with the Franco-Ontarian band Swing when Team Canada entered the stadium at the closing ceremony of the PanAm Games. Kanye West, Pitbull, and Serena Ryder headlined the PanAm closing ceremonies, which was broadcast nationally across Canada on CBC Television.

It was a surreal experience for Da Silva. ?When we came out from backstage and were on standby to take the stage, just looking around at all the activity ? the athletes, the thousands of people in attendance, the flag bearers ? it was certainly a surreal sight to take in. Meeting Serena backstage briefly was awesome too! She?s a sweetheart?, says Da Silva.

Although Da Silva is a musician, it is his memories as a part of the Track and Field Club in highschool, that make participating in the PanAm closing ceremony extra special. ?It might be a once in a lifetime chance to play at the Pan Am closing ceremonies, so it?s an absolute honour to be a part of it. I used to train with the late Dave Dorman of the Cornwall Cougars Track and Field Club during my highschool years, so watching Canada?s Andre De Grasse make history on the track was very memorable for me?, said Da Silva before the event.

Nathan Da Silva will be back in Cornwall on Sunday August 9th to play an afternoon concert at Lola?s Pub. Da Silva and Slyde are also working on a new album.

Congratulations to both Nathan Da Silva and the band Swing for playing the PanAm closing ceremony tonight along with Kanye West, Pitbull, and Serena Ryder. Earlier on Sunday Cornwall Ontario baseball player Jenna Flannigan and the Canadian Women?s Baseball team won silver at the PanAm games.

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