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Volume 2, Issue 13 April 1, 2011 613-362-2354

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Inside This Issue: • WEEKLY EVENTS SEEKER (Centre Spread)

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BRADLEY PENNELL...“Who is this youngTALENTED individual?”ask the Seeker Chicks

Black eye event: L-R: Damon,

Ali, Chris (Brad Pennell),

Holly, Howie.

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The Local Seeker, Cornwall EditionVolume 2, Number 13, April 1, 2011Founded by Julia Lucio and Mai-Liis Renaud 2010Published by Local Seeker Media Group, Cornwall, Ontario

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A sad, sad dayby Seeker Chick Julia

This week, Chris Weidner and his wifeCristina, owners of Cafe Connectionz onMontreal Road, announced that theestablishment was to close its doors asof April 1st.

Over the last few months, I had heardrumors from people about the closure butdidn't want to believe. Then, when Chrisapproached me to see if I would beinterested in investing or helping in findinga solution to save the Café, I knew that itwas more than a rumor.

Since its opening in April of 2007, CafeConnectionz has been one of the coziestplaces to "chillax" in town. The food andpastries were scrumptious, the coffee was

bold and flavourful. The premises possessed theflair of a big city joint with small town friendlyservice. It was a gem! Problem is that a lot ofpeople didn't even know it was there.

Was it a marketing issue? Perhaps. After all, howcan you support something you don't even knowexists? But perhaps it also has to do with the factthat our society is so darn quick and busy that theconcept of sitting down and savouring a coffee doesnot even enter our collective mind very often. Wemuch rather take a 30-second hop to the nearestTimmies' drive through and gulp a coffee on the runwhile driving from or to our next meeting, event orappointment. Café Connectionz was an enjoyable,relaxing experience, one that required more than 30seconds, one that left you at peace ready to take onthe world. But not everyone wants to take on theworld...

As small business owners, we do understand thatwhen one starts their own business, one has to giveit their all... and more! You can spend countless hours nurturing that new born,feeding it love, money, efforts, in the hopes that it will become a big and mightygiant that will soon stand on its own. And you do it because you believe in it.You KNOW it has that potential.

As small business owners, it is also very scary to see all the time, all the effort, allthe passion that Chris and Cristina have put into growing their venue go to waste.We stand here, helpless, thinking that we should have visited more often.

We wish Chris and Cristina all the best in their new lifepath.

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SD&G’s LITERARY TRADITIONS - celebrating WRITERSFESTBROUGHT TO YOU BY: In Lamoureux Park SPRING HOURS

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From April 1st to the 10th the Cornwall Public Library is holding a Writer's Festcelebrating our writing heritage. As one of the first places in Ontario to besettled by Europeans, Cornwall and SD & G can boast numerous writers of bothlocal and international appeal. Here is just a very small offering of some of ourliterary lights.

Of all of our authors, the Presbyterian Minister Charles William Gordon, aka RalphConnor, (1860 - 1930), who penned such enduring Canadian classics as The ManFrom Glengarry and Glengarry School Days, was according to many "one of thebest known Canadians at the height of his career." Born on Indian Lands, inGlengarry County and educated in a one room school in Athol, Gordon authoredmore than 50 books and essays, Gordon was a missionary, soldier, writer anddiplomatic envoy. Gordon's literary tradition which highlighted Glengarry life wasfollowed by novelist Carrie Holmes MacGillivray, who is best known for her 1927historic novel The Shadow of Tradition: a Tale of Old Glengarry.

The photographs and postcards are from the collection of more than 10,000

images at the Cornwall Community Museum. If you are interested in learning

more about our history, the museum has a wide selection old and modern local

histories for sale, .

Glengarry born Carrie Holmes MacGillivray, 1871 - 1949.

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The cover from Braggart In My Step - MoreStories of Glengarry, published in 1956 byDorothy Drumbrille (aka Mrs. J.T. Smith.)Dumbrille was born in Crysler and moved toAlexandria in 1924. Originally writing poetry,she branched into novels and eventually startedwriting historic novels about Glengarry pioneerlife. Her first book about Glengarry was Up andDown the Glens, printed in 1954.

Grace MacLennan nee Grant Campbell,1895 - 1963.

Born near Williamstown, Campbell graduatedfrom Williamstown High School and attendedQueen's University with funds from theMacLennan Glengarry Scholarship. Shegraduated from Queen's in 1915 in educationand won the gold medal in English literature.She is best known for her first novel Thorn AppleTree, 1942, which sold a remarkable 40,000copies and documents early 19th century ruralGlengarry life. Her second work, The HigherHill, appeared two years later and examined therole Glengarrians played throughout the War of1812.

Judge Jacob F. Pringle, 1816 - 1901.Pringle wrote the first history ofEastern Ontario Lunenburg or theOld Eastern District, in 1890. Hewas not the first, however, tochronicle our early history. Pringlewas preceeded by James Croil whoprinted Croil's History of Dundasaround 1860, and he was followedby John Alexander Macdonell's 1893history of the settlement ofGlengarry. J. Smyth Cartercompleted Croil's work in 1905 withhis Story of Dundas.

Pringle's work was updated by thepublication of John GrahamHarkness' history of SD & G in 1946.Since then the history of the UnitedCounties has been updated twiceby Clive and Frances Marin, whilethe history of Glengarry andCornwall along with histories ofAlexandria, Apple Hill, Avonmore,Chesterville, Cornwall Township,Iroquois, Lancaster, Maxville,Martintown, Monkland,Morrisburg, Williamsburg,Williamstown and fishing andhunting on Lake St. Francis, toname a few have appearedregularly over the last 50 years.

Author and archivist Mabel TinkessGood was born in Lunenburg in1904 and lived until 2001.Fascinated by Canadian history shewrote CBC Dramas, Ontario PublicSchool Readers, and full-lengthbooks such as the officialbiography of Lionel Chevrier andMen of Valour, Canada's VictoriaCross Second World War Heroes, toname a few.

Novelists were not confined toGlengarry County. The late BessieBanfill of Avonmore, wrote severalbooks about her missionarynursing. Labrador Nurse was justone of her publications andDorothy Grant of Cornwall,published four novels and wroteshort stories for CBC. MaidaParlow French wrote about Loyalistlife in Dundas County and JeanGogo put together an anthology ofstories about the St. Lawrence inher book Lights on the St.Lawrence.

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ENJOY A NICE LIGHT SUPPERI like to make up a batch of pastry using a pound ofeither lard or shortening. I roll it out into pie crusts anda couple of quiche shells. Then just separate the pieshells with a piece of plastic wrap in between each oneand a large plastic bag to cover them all. Tightly sealthis and freeze for future use. When needed, just takeout a pie shell or quiche shell and start your recipe. Yourpie crusts will keep in your freezer for about about 12months. This is how I started my quiche, as well as

using up some leftover cooked vegetables for the filling. Your quiche will be readyto eat in less than an hour. You can freeze one for later use.

Try my simple recipe for your own salad dressing. Once you have made your ownfrom scratch, you won't think of ever buying a bottle of ready-made again. Itcosts onlypennies tomake a freshdressing foryour saladeach meal. Youcan vary theflavours eachtime.

K a t h y ' sa p p l e s a u c ecake isdelicious. Notethat there are no eggs in the recipe. The broiled -top icing makes it even better.

I hope you try my recipes and enjoy a great week!

MY BASIC QUICHEThe French had it right. A quiche is a fantastic way to use up any bits ofcooked vegetables and meat. Just search in your fridge to find anycombination you like. Other than some eggs, milk and cheese you are readyto go.

This recipe will make 2 quiches, either 9 or 10 inch in size. You can use aquiche shell or regular pie crust.

FIRST; Place the pie shells in a pre-heated 350 degree F. oven for 5 minutes.Then remove the pastry from the oven and gently pat down any air bubbleswhich may have puffed up. Brush the pastry with some dijon mustard. This

will give flavour and help the pastry to seal as well.

SECOND; See if you have any cooked veggies in your fridge. I like to use broccoli,mushrooms and onions in my quiche. You could also choose asparagus, leeks or anycombination you like. You will need about 2 or 3 cups of veggies for 2 quiches.If you have any cooked meat leftover, I like to use either chopped ham or crumbledItalian sausage for extra protein and flavour. I use about 1/4 to 1/2 cup per quiche.

THIRD; Choose some type of cheese, I like a sharp cheddar, Swiss or Gruyere which Igrate. Use about 1/4 to 1/2 cup per quiche.THE FILLING; In a bowl, beat together:6 or 7 large eggs2-1/2 to 3 cups light cream, whole milk or evaporated milk1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg1/2 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. ground black pepper. You can season the quiche with some fresh or driedtarragon leaves, about 1 tsp. per quiche

TO ASSEMBLE THE QUICHES; In your partially baked quiche shells, scatter theveggies, then chopped or crumbled meat, then sprinkle with grated cheese. Pour theegg mixture over this and place the quiche on the lower third rack of your oven. Bakethem for 30 to 40 minutes or until a knife tip inserted in the centre of the quiche willcome out clean. Serve for lunch, brunch or supper with a nice salad.

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just a minute or two. The flavours can vary by using different vinegars, herbs andsweeteners. Here is the basic ratio you will use.1/2 cup olive oil (it can be regular or virgin or extra-virgin, the extra-virgin is stronger inflavour)1/4 cup lemon juice or vinegar (the vinegar can be white wine or red wine vinegar,tarragon, raspberry, sherry, apple cider or balsamic) I keep all in my pantry for a variety.I like the Maille brand which we sell. It is a very good quality for the money.1/4 cup honey or maple syrup ( if you wish to make an Italian salad dressing, omit thesweetener)1-1/2 tsp. dijon mustard1-1/2 tsp. chopped garlic1-1/2 tsp. fresh or dried chopped herbs: tarragon, flat leaf parsley, basil or oregano1/4 tsp. fine salt and 1/8 tsp.ground black pepper or to taste

METHOD; First, start with the dijon mustard in a small bowl, add the chopped garlic,then the olive oil, sweetener and vinegar or lemon juice. Season with the herbs, salt andpepper.When ready to serve the salad, toss the dressing with your salad greens and serveimmediately. Extra dressing will keep refrigerated for a few days.

KATHY'S APPLESAUCE CAKENote that there are no eggs in the recipe. This makes a 9" square cake.1/2 cup butter at room temperature3/4 cup liquid honey2 cups unbleached all purpose flour1 level tsp. baking soda1/4 tsp. fine salt1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg1/4 tsp. ground cloves1 cup applesauce1 cup Thompson raisins

METHOD;

• Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.• Grease and flour a 9" square pan.• Cream the butter until nice and fluffy. Add the honey gradually and beat well after each

addition.• Sift the flour, baking soda, salt and spices together.• Add the dry ingredients alternately with the applesauce into the butter and honey

mixture.• Stir in the raisins.• Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.• Bake the cake for 35 minutes or until the top springs back when lightly touched with

your fingertip.• Remove the cake from the oven .• Turn on the broiler element of your oven. While that is heating up, prepare the topping.• Cream the butter, honey and cinnamon together. • Stir in the coconut and walnuts.• Spread this over the hot cake.• Place the cake in the oven on the middle position of your oven racks under the hot

broiler.• Bake just until the topping bubbles up and browns slightly. Don't let it scorch. Stay

close by the oven. Don't answer the phone. haha.• Remove cake from the oven and cool right in the pan on a wire cooling rack. ENJOY!

BROILED TOP ICING;

1/4 cup soft butter1/3 cup liquid honey1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon1/2 cup angelflake coconut1/2 cup chopped walnuts

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...Local Up & Coming Illustrator ... Written by fellow student

Luc Richard Lefebvre, age16.

Bradley Pennell turned 17on March 22, but already isa star shining brightly withloads of possibilities.

Since he could hold apencil, he has beendoodling pictures; whether

it was on the walls inmarker, or on paper, made

little difference; he left his mark. His family still tells stories of hisconstant need to draw. His drawings started off mainly as creativecombinations of animals, or his own depiction of what monstersunder the bed or in closets from stories would look like, howeversince about the 8th grade, his drawings evolved into characters heimagined in his dreams and occasionally his nightmares.

Bradley intends to follow his passion for creative drawing andwriting by going to an art school, good news for schools though, aspecific one hasn’t been chosen so there is still time for them tofight over him. One of his many plans for the future is in graphic design or in cartoonanimation.

Along with being a highly skilled artist, Brad also has an amazing talent in writing and wants to be a bestselling author which is veryclose at hand. His artwork however will not take a back seat, His hopes for his art is right in front of him for he wishes to be a well known illustratorand cartoonist. The characters he draws are from his urban fantasy story “Demongelic”. He’s currently working onfinishing the final chapters of his book featuring an angelic

character named Chris, and one namedDarren who was co-created with good friendLuc Lefebvre.(Me)

The book shows these heroes fighting battlesbetween Angels and Demons as well asmythical creatures. Two of his favouritecharacters to draw are Damon a kick a!! neongreen haired Joker Leprechaun and Holly acrazy stalker who has a very bubblypersonality. “Their interesting party-goingattitudes are reflected through everypicture, in many ways they are the life of theparty,” states Pennell.

The style of art used by this promisingyoung artist is a perfect mix of Anime,Manga and Realism; it is already starting tobe recognized and has developed afollowing on Facebook and in the schoolhalls. This style proves most effective withhis drawings of man and monsters. It givesnightmarish evil creatures in the pictures an

edge of softness, while holding onto a terrifying realism. The style which Bradleywrites is heavily inspired by Joss Whedon. A hail of inspiration fell on him while he attended Fan Expo in Toronto this

past summer, where he met fellow artists as well as some of his favourite actors. A return again thissummer is already planned.

On top of all this, Bradley is a student at St. Joseph’s Catholic Secondary School and works to maintaina certain level of grades and hopes to keep his honour role status of last semester, while juggling his

drawing and writing through all the school year. “The sad part is most of my best work comes whenI am supposed to be paying attention or sleeping,”

laughed Pennell.

The skill in art helps him in other classes as well, and has resulted in outrageously high grades formany of his projects.

One of the highlights of last year was being interviewed on TV Cogeco’s ArtCurrent with Amanda.The interview was blended with samples of Brad’s art and showed that this young artist was

talented and well spoken.

In the end Bradley Pennell’s art work is limited only by the 2D effects of the paper. The road aheadshines brightly with worlds of possibilities for this outstanding young artist.

If you are in the Arts and would like to to be promoted on this page, contact us at 613-935-8101 or email: [email protected]

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Art in the City

Now that the snow is melting and thesidewalks are clear thoughts of taking anafternoon stroll down Pitt Street fill my head.I think about the past summer and all theactivities that the City brings for the Arts suchas The Market on Saturday mornings, Art inthe Park in the afternoons and evenings atLamoureux Park. I loved seeing the Artistswork on display in the windows of the

Seaway News office and in local cafés but wouldn’t it be great to have anArts District where Artists of all disciplines set up shop and invite thepeople passing by to drop in. Music shops for budding rock bands, giftshops along side Artist run studios and galleries. Coffee shops to sit andwatch the world pass by as you chat about the day’s events.

The next best thing to an Arts Center, in my opinion, is an Arts district andCornwall could benefit from such a place. The role of Artists in thegentrification of areas of cities that need to be revitalized has long beenknown and used to its best advantage. It goes like this, the City will eitherbuy up local buildings along one street and rent these buildings out tolocal Artists for very little money with the understanding that they may “FixUp”the place and the Artists get busy doing what they do best, creating artor an alternative would be to give incentives to private buyers to do thesame.

Now these Artists get hungry and thirsty so little cafés and bistros springup around them and these businesses get busy doing what they do best,feeding and serving drinks to the Artists and anyone else dropping by.Now it only stands to reason that a café could use a little music so the localtalent who hang out there anyway start to play and sing. Otherbusinesses that could service the Artists and their clients start to pop upalong the street. A gift shop here, a trendy clothing store there and beforeyou know it an Artist’s District is born. A district that is the place to gobecomes the place to live and young couples buy or rent in the area sothey can stroll down the street to look at the art to decorate their homes,then they stop to get a bite to eat or a glass of wine to drink while theylisten to a local band and unwind from their busy day.

This is not pie in the sky. This is what happened to some pretty famousplaces like SoHo in New York City; Yorkville in Toronto; in some small townssuch as Collingwood, Streetsville and Niagara on the Lake and many failingtowns throughout the United States and Europe. This is definitely

something that the city of Cornwall needs to help perhaps revitalize the downtownarea or Le Village on Montreal Road and all it will take is a City Council that does a littlecreative thinking outside of the box. I know we have a few of those sitting at thecouncil table.

Yes, I can see it now! SoHo move over Cornwall is the new place to be!!

Sandra Taylor Hedges

Fine Artist, Teacher and President of L’association Focus Art Association

sandra-taylor-.artistwebsites.com focusartonline.orgstudioonecatsquared.com rulesforpainting.blogspot.com

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FRIDAY APRIL 8Freestyle Rap Battle

Hip Hop ShowPhatty Kats, Cornwall

SATURDAY APRIL 9Nancy Beaudette, Chris MacLeanand Peggy WhiteThe St. Lawrence Acoustic Stage Morrisburg

SATURDAY APRIL 2Lost Boyz

La Maison, Cornwall

SATURDAY APRIL 9Mayor's Spring Celebration of

the ArtsAultsville Theatre, Cornwall

FRIDAY APRIL 1

The Vague-Abonds

La Maison, Cornwall

SATURDAY APRIL 9

Bon Jovi Tribute Band BoJangles

Cornwall

SATURDAY APRIL 9

Spare Partz,

Snails II, Cornwall

MAYOR'S SPRING

CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS

April 9th

by Jason Setnyk (CornwallUnderground.blogspot.com)

Saturday April 9th is the Mayor's SpringCelebration of the Arts at AultsvilleTheatre. Tickets are $20.00 and areavailable at Scotiabank and SeawayValley Tourism. For more info telephone613-932-1661 or visitwww.aultsvilletheatre.com

Hosted by Graham Greer, and featuringlocal Celtic icons The Brigadoons, theconcert portion of the evening willshowcase performances by theRiverdale String Ensemble, comedysketches, Broadway and dancenumbers, and a surprise performanceby a number of community leaders.

The Arts Reception portion will featuredisplays and demonstrations bymembers of the Cornwall Regional ArtGallery, the Quilt of Belonging, Focus

Art, the Potters Guild and otherindependent artists andarts organizations. Thesilent auction will featurea wide array of art itemsand experiences uniqueto this area. Come and seewhat our community hasto offer!

A reception and silentauction will follow theperformances.

Host:Graham Greer

156 PITT STREET

"Musical Celebration Musicale" 4th annual Festival

“The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of Godand the refreshment of the soul.” J. S. Bach

April of 2011 will mark the third anniversary of the newly formed music festival.Started in 2007 by three area teachers, the sponsoring association "MusicalCelebration Musicale" has organized three successful music festivals. Our goal is stillto provide performance opportunities and adjudication for all students. We also areproud to be a part of the Ontario Music Festivals Association that has beeninstrumental in encouraging us along our way.

The MCM festival has prospered and been a place of inspiration and encouragementfor hundreds of students. Every year our festival has grown. Thanks to many generousdonors, we were able to award $9,000 last year to promising young musicians. As well,twelve area students were able to qualify for the prestigious Provincial level ofcompetition held in Waterloo Ontario. Our students were exposed to music made bythe very best young musicians of Ontario. They learned valuable lessons that willenrich their growing musical discernment. We also provided University entrancescholarships for three students. For information call Thérèse Motard 613-938-8948Rosemary Harden 613-678-2078 or Gabrielle Campbell - 613-525-0516.

Come enjoy MUSIC PERFORMANCES

Strings, winds, large choirs and ensembles

Friday April 8 – le vendredi 8 avril

Église St. John's Presbyterian Church, 28, rue Second St. E. Cornwall

Vocal, small choirs and piano

April 11,12,13,14,15 avril

The Abbey for the Arts, Glen Nevis21489 Butternut Lane RR#1 North Lancaster ON

Final CONCERT FinalSunday, April 17 - Le dimanche 17 avril, 2011

ÉGLISE ST JOHN’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH28, rue Second St. E. Cornwall

Come see the best of the best!

Tickets / billets $5Come show your support for those chosen by the adjudicators to

perform. All proceeds go to supporting scholarships.



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FOSTERING: WHAT DOES IT TAKE?

When you drive by a CAS billboard with the ducks andpenguins asking you to become a foster parent, have youever wondered what it would be like to welcome a childinto your heart and home? Some might believe that thereare too many requirements, or that they would not qualifyto become foster parents. Still others might imagine thatchildren in care are more difficult to love and to parent.Licensed foster parents had the same concerns when theyfirst considered fostering. However, once they receivedinformation and training, they began to have a morerealistic impression regarding children in care. It becomesclear that the Society’s expectation was simply that they begood parents, and to love the children as they would theirown child.

Currently, there are over three hundred children in care inS.D& G, cared for by over 130 foster families and the needfor loving families has never been more urgent. Thefoster community is made up of every possible familyconstellation, religion, and cultural background. Somechildren live with single parents – moms or dads, othersare placed with two parent families. Foster parents comefrom all walks of life, and from varying economic andcultural backgrounds.The Society has taken many steps forward in normalizingthe experience of both the foster parent and the child.Where previously, a foster family might foster severalchildren, this practice is now being discouraged in favor offostering one child, or one sibling group. This allows thefamily to blend the foster child/youth more easily into theirown if they have biological children. It also ensures thatthe family will have sufficient time to devote to their fosterchild without becoming overwhelmed.

If you ask a foster mother or father how and why theyfoster, they will most likely tell you that fostering is notmuch different than other parenting, except that aresidential worker is assigned to support them, and offerguidance. Fostering for many is a rich experience thatoffers the opportunity to help a child return to theirbiological family or grow within their own family intocapable adults. Many foster parents eventually adopt thechild/youth they foster if he/she becomes eligible.

Foster parents might well tell you that they get enormous satisfaction from knowing that the child/youth will have a life with more purpose because theywere able to provide them with a nurturing environment. Without their involvement, the child/youth might never have experienced the sameopportunities. Without their involvement a youth may have been placed in group care instead of being given the chance to blossom within a familysetting. Foster parents help their child grow by advocating for them at school, insisting that they do their homework, encouraging them to audition forthe lead role in a play, and/or helping them write a job resume. Foster parents model dignity and courtesy for others which, in turn, the child reciprocatestowards others as they come to understands how to treat others with respect.

Fostering, at its core, is seeing the potential of the child/youth in the family and inspiring him/her to realize his/her life dreams. At the beginning of theplacement, you might have to dream for him/her, but with love and commitment, the child/youth will soon begin to believe that anything is possible.

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Married or Divorced?

As a coach and retreat facilitator, the nature ofmy work focuses on listening and askingquestions. I am frequently humbled by the

wisdom of others around me and like most who choose this line of work, findthat my students are my most significant teachers. There are many thoughtprovoking conversations that occur, and because I am required to be fullypresent, I gleen enormous benefits from what is discussed. In one suchconversation recently, the issue that emerged was “are we divorced from ormarried to ourselves?” An interesting question don’t you think, one whichcertainly served as a SIGN for me.

You might ask, how can you be divorced from yourself? Here are somepossibilities:- your inner-critic is very loud these days. He or she is filling yourhead with all your imperfections and reminding you that you are really lessthan perfect.- you are living by old belief systems that no longer support youand in fact, leave you feeling rather uninspired.- your self-worth and self-respect have bottomed out - you cannot see what makes you special - yourgifts and strengths and how you make a unique contribution to the world inwhich you liveAsk yourself, would I be this hard on others?

It is time to switch gears. You can choose to shift your relationship with you: -as you begin everyday, make a commitment to hold yourself in unconditional

love and high regard. - call in what I refer to as your inner coach, over-riding the inner-critic. The coach’s voice sings your praises! . - acknowledge yourself daily for thedifference you make in the lives of others- make space for yourself on a daily basis. Giveyourself 1% of everyday or 14.4 minutes for ‘being time’ allowing you to become re-acquainted with yourself.

Here is one final thought on marrying yourself, your wedding vows: I vow to hold myself in unconditional love and high regard. I vow to live by my values, my call to service and my passion.I vow to remember that I am the best ME I can be today. I vow to follow my intuition under all circumstances. I vow to listen to my Higher Power and walk hand in hand with her. I vow to be intentional and to believe that I am worthy of all that I intend.I vow to surrender my need for control and to trust that what my Higher Power offers meis in my highest good. I vow to be gentle and understanding of myself in all circumstances. I vow to forgive myself with grace and ease.I vow to wake up every morning, with gratitude in my heart for the day about to unfold.I vow to remember that I can't change the past or predetermine the future and toremember that everything that happens is perfect. I vow to be endlessly curious and joyful about life.I vow to take care of my health, body mind and spirit.

Until next time…Betty

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

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with such variety of colours andmoods.

My painting career began with a scholarship to Nova Scotia College of Art. Ihave also studied with a variety of artists, well known teachers from Quebec andOntario. In 1982 I graduated from St. Lawrence College, Cornwall, Fine ArtsProgram, with a Diploma in Visual and Creative Arts (With Distinction).

From 1982 to 1992 I served as Gallery Director for Cornwall Regional Art Gallery.My husband and I share the operation of Winddrift Studio and Gallery at ourhome in Ingleside. While I continue to develop my art I have also taught part-time classes in oil painting through St. Lawrence College.

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Please note that some of thecountries no longer exist but arepart of our genetic make up.There is a maximum of threeentries per person to give a chanceto everyone. For hard to findingredients, please provide thelocation where the ingredient canbe purchased. For informationsend an e-mail [email protected] or callMarie Morrell at 613-936-6873.

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