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Making life a little bit sweeter FRANCIS RACINE francis.racine@eap.on.ca proach us to make chocolate cockroaches,” said Martin.“Although we ended up not do- ing them, we surely could’ve. We can make pretty much any shape.”
“We also serve several businesses here in Cornwall,” said Derouchie. “We do wed- dings, birthdays, catering and specialty treats.” Reaching for her iPad, Atkins shows a photograph of what appears to be a gen- uine, well-built picture frame. In it, a smiling child looks at the camera. “You wouldn’t be-
CORNWALL | Whether it is white, dark, made of milk or even gluten free, choco- late is one of the most-enjoyed delica- cies on earth. It is consumed year long and comes in many different shapes and forms. Some are real masterpieces, pre-
pared with passion by people like Corn- wall residents Lionel Derouchie, Suzanne Martin and Sue- Anne Atkins. The trio owns and operates Fairy Sweets , Cornwall’s only cus- tom and gourmet chocolate shop. “We started this officially
lieve it, but it’s all edible,” she admits. “Right down to the picture. We also specialize in edible images. The frame, the stand and the picture are made of chocolate. It’s very popular right now.” Other than choco-
“We just started giving our chocolate away and word of mouth took care of the rest. People were constantly asking for some. It just snowballed.”
last Christmas,” explained Martin. “We used to only do it for fun. It was always a hobby.” Added Atkins: “We just started giving our chocolate away and word of mouth took care of the rest. People were constantly asking for some. It just snowballed.” Now, nearly a year later, demands are pouring into the Gardner street resi- dence, where the sweets are created. “We’re opening our own little shop very soon,” explained Derouchie. “We hope to have it running by Easter.” Together, the three hard-working family members participate in the chocolate-making process, while maintaining their full time jobs. Fairy Sweets also makes its own custom molds. And the possibilities are endless. “We recently had someone ap- CORNWALL | Adventure seeking residents of Cornwall don’t have to go far in order to discover something magical in their city. Tucked away in the middle of Lamoureux Park lies an environmental oasis where a small creek runs with Chinook salmon and rare cutlip minnows. The Rotary Eco-Gardens and Creek de- velopment was launched in 1997 with joint funding from the City of Cornwall, Rotary Club, and Environment Canada. This area not only brings a natural element to Lamoureux Park, but it has also evolved into a unique ecosystem that has attracted a variety of fish, birds, reptiles, and amphib- ian species. On January 14 at 7 p.m. at local restaurant Schnitzels, the St. Lawrence River
late, Fairy Sweet also makes custom freehand art confections, fudge, bark and candy bars. “We even do
our own little miniature sculptures,” exclaimed Martin.
Hidden treasure in Lamoureux Park : Rotary Creek
Institute’s Science and Nature on Tap series will highlight this extraordinary urban na- ture reserve. This environmental success story did not develop on its own nor did it happen over- night. Rotary Creek and its surroundings have been years in the making and have involved the talents and hard work of dedi- cated individuals from the City of Cornwall, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, as well as Raisin Region Conservation Au- thority. Over the course of the Rotary Creek project, wildlife biologist Dr. Brian Hickey has played a key role as an environmen- tal architect. Currently a research scientist and lead educator with the St. Lawrence
River Institute of Environmental Sciences, Dr. Hickey originally began his journey on Rotary Creek two decades ago when he served with the team at Raisin Region Con- servation Authority. At that time, they were working with the community to address some of the environmental clean-up goals recommended in the Remedial Action Plan (RAP). This Plan was created over 30 years ago when the St. Lawrence River at Corn- wall was identified as an international Area of Concern for industrial pollution. Some worries at the time included the declining health of fish and wildlife populations and their need for suitable habitats. These con- cerns as well as the problem of excess algae and bacteria were factored into the creation
of a repair strategy that scientists hoped would improve the environmental network along the river at Cornwall. Rotary Creek is a prime example of their success. “With all of the doom and gloom these days with respect to the environment, Ro- tary Creek is a good news story. It demon- strates what can happen when we combine community effort, time, and some well- placed funding,” said Dr. Hickey. “Today, we can see real positive change.” Dr. Hickey will chronicle the Rotary Creek journey during his presentation at Schnit- zels. Although the event is free to attend, space is limited. To reserve a seat: 613-936- 6620 or kcooper@riverinstitute.ca.
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