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Okay. I can tell you right away that this editorial will not win me any new friends. As a matter of fact, it might even get me a few enemies, but I want to address the elephant in the room and discuss why, at last Monday's budget meeting, YAC was not only reconsidered, but granted the extra $23,365 of funding it requested while TAG wasn't remotely on the radar.

Yes, I have spoken at lengths about where I think TAG is headed. I think it's living on life support, on borrowed time and unless it gets a heart transplant very soon, I don't anticipate it to live much longer. I do , however, really like the direction they are taking. We are seeing positive changes happening within TAG. Artists are getting involved and that's encouraging.

I did say I thought council's decision to cut funding was justified and although I hadn't voiced an opinion on YAC, I agreed with that cut too. TAG, in the state it was, didn't deserve tax payers's money and quite honestly, I'm still unsure of what YAC's purpose is.

Apparently, I'm not the only one. Even some councillors I talked to have no idea what YAC is, or does.

YAC's website, which is very out-dated, claims them to be "a hub to nurture and support an inclusive environment where creativity has a voice." But besides the constant emails keeping us informed of what's going on with their members--mostly the same few members-- I haven't seen much of anything that would make me proud of giving YAC my precious tax dollars. At least not anything concrete. I'm sure YAC has wonderful people behind it, and they all mean well, but are they doing more than any other artists organizations not funded by city dollars? I'm not convinced.

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As an advocate for the Arts and for its members, Shouldn't YAC (10 month membership yearly $95) have stood up for TAG, regardless of who's behind it? When they visit www.theseeker.ca for details requested reconsideration, shouldn't they also have spoke up in support of TAG as well. I understand that they were fighting for their own survival, but here is their mission statement: "Working with strategic partnerships, to connect resources and create opportunities for continuous improvement and mutual financial sustainability, within the arts & culture sector and the region." Shouldn't YAC be working with TAG, right now, knocking on doors to help find available alternate funding sources? Isn't that their mission? Isn't that what they get money for?

I believe council's decision to further fund YAC sends the wrong message to the Arts community. How do you choose to kill one organization and save the other? How do you justify who gets a salary and who doens't? Why is YAC more deserving than TAG? Looking at track records, TAG seems more active. TAG is an entity that you can see, YAC is intangible. In the news, I couldn't find anything of substance about YAC's activities of late. A search for TAG returned plenty. Granted, not all stories were positive, but the vast majority focused on events and happenings that brought something vibrant and different to our downtown core. TAG is an institution in this town, YAC is still in its infancy. So why YAC and not TAG? If YAC got its funding, so should TAG. I feel the sum given to YAC could have been better spent reconsidering hiring an Arts Coordinator, as proposed earlier this year by Councilor Brock Frost. This person could have done something that YAC is failing to do and which is much needed in this town: rally all artists, of all disciplines, under one umbrella, united for the same goal.

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The Wait is over Mike Scott, a previously healthy 37 year old man had a massive heart attack on Sunday January 18th, 2015. He was immediately put on the transplant list for a new heart, then was removed, then placed on it again, but all indicated he would probably haveto wait a while to receive one.

However, the call so hoped for came in Tuesday.

Amy Alguire, who started the ?Hugs for Mike and Tia? facebook group and who has been very active in her fundraising efforts in support of the Scott family posted this on facebook: It is with tears of joy that I post this update to you all! The gift of life has arrived for Mike and he is presently on his way to Ottawa to get his new heart with Tia Scott by his side! Please continue to send positive vibes and thoughts to Mike Scott and his family as they work through the latest part of their journey. Please pray for the family whose loss has given the gift of life to Mike and for the hands of the surgeons to be steady. Mike we are all with you in thought. You got this!

Xo Mike is now recovering.

The Seeker wishes the Scotts all the best.

March went out like a lion for the St. Lawrence College Green Team?s e-waste recycling drive. Members of the Green Team were on site at the college on Saturday, March 28 to accept donations from the general public.

After a winter of bitter cold temperatures, it seems Cornwall residents were anxious to purge the e-waste collecting in garages, attics and basements. The Green Team filled the bin. The students worked hard to ensure the success of the project and did an excellent job balancing their studies with the project demands. The weight has been recorded at 4.39 tonnes of electronic waste collected and properly disposed of. ?I think we?ve done really well,? says outgoing Green Team President Mesha Boyer. Drop-offs on Saturday exceeded the capacity of the bin and required that Lafleche Environmental Inc. deliver a second bin on Monday morning to accommodate the overflow. While March 28 marked the official end to the e-waste campaign, the graduating students have passed the baton on to a group of dedicated Environmental Technician students who are returning in September. The Green Team is still accepting e-waste until April 17 with a few changes. Most important to note: there is no weekend collection. Any e-waste can be left by the big, blue bin at the rear of the college, west parking lot, weekdays from 8am to 4pm. For more information, or to arrange a drop off, email greenteam@sl.on.ca, or like us on Facebook and send us a message.

40th Annual United Counties Science Fair is April 11

Allinotte Law office acquires Don White?s Law Practice

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the United Counties Science Fair, which is a non-profit charitable organization run by a team of volunteer teachers and parents. The organization?s goals are to encourage students to explore some of the many fields of science and to help students develop creative critical thinking and deductive reasoning skills.If you are the parent or grandparent of a child attending any of the schools in the three United Counties or the district of Akwesasne then this fair is of interest to you. The ?Science on the Wall? category will showcase the efforts of over 200 projects by grade 1 to 5 students from 18 area schools and the ?Science Fair? category will feature over 110 grade 6 to 12 students from 19 area schools displaying their 75 projects. This is an excellent opportunity for you and your family to see our budding scientists, engineers, and researchers of the future!Public viewing will take place in the gymnasium from 8:30am to 2:00pm, followed by a Science Spectacular show from 2:30pm to 3:40pm, then the awards presentation in the cafeteria from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. We will be awarding approximately $10,000 in prizes, awards, scholarships, and trips, including the opportunity to represent our regional fair at the Canada Wide Science Fair in Fredericton New Brunswick in May! Come out and enjoy the science and technology on display! Everyone is welcome!

Cornwall lawyer Michele R. J. Allinotte, owner of Allinotte Law Office Professional Corporation(www.yourcornwalllawyer.com) has purchased Don White?s highly-respected, local law practice.

Her thriving and expanding practice will continue providing exceptional service and legal counsel for Cornwall?s families and business owners, including bilingual services offered by Natalie Trottier, an associate lawyer with the firm.Since 1978, Don White has operated a well-regarded general law practice in French and English, specializing in family law, civil litigation, estates and real estate. Don will remain on as counsel with Allinotte Law Office Professional Corporation.?I have a tremendous amount of respect for Don White, who has practiced law in Cornwall for decades. I?m honoured that he would choose to transition his practice to my office upon his retirement, and my team and I are committed to serving our combined clients well,? said Michele R.J. Allinotte, founder of Allinotte Law Office. ?I?m thrilled that Don has agreed to stay on as counsel, as his considerable expertise will benefit our clients and our team.??It?s an exciting time of growth at Allinotte Law Office, and we?re energized about these positive changes.

We look forward to serving the citizens of Cornwall and area, helping them with their personal and professional legal needs,?

1,400 UCDSB Students Attend We Day, Two Receive Governor General?s Caring Awards including a CCVS Student Zier Zhou, a Grade 11 student at Vankleek Hill Collegiate Institute (VCI), and Lauren Thomas, a Grade 9 student at Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational School (CCVS), will receive their award from the Right Honourable David Johnston on stage in front of over 16,000 attendees.

Thomas is being recognized for her involvement in many initiatives including her work as vice-president of the CCVS Interact Club, her role in Student Council, as well as being the founding member of the CCVS Free the Children Club. She also launched the school?s recycling program with the company Terrecycle, and is involved in many other extra-curricular activities.Also recognized are the five students who participated in Hockey Hair for Cancer for their part in raising cancer awareness in their The Seeker would like to thank schools and communities.National We Day ? Canada is an invitation-only event with tickets awarded to youth our sponsor of honour, for their continued support! who have made a positive local and You can reach Fairy Sweet at (613) 933-7040 global impact.

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By Emma M eldr um, specia l to the Seeker Wr iter s in Stor m ont, Dundas, and Glengar r y, put on your cr eative thinking caps! The Cor nw all Public Libr ar y is hosting its annual w r iting com petition for the 8th year in a r ow. All am ateur w r iter s over the age of 13 ar e w elcom e to subm it w or ks of fiction and poetr y. ?The m ain goal is to continue to im pr ove liter acy in Cor nw all and give people a chance to expr ess them selves thr ough w r iting and have a chance to do so locally,? says Pier r e Dufour, the contest?s or ganizer.

Indeed, the contest dr aw s in par ticipants of all ages and w alks of life. At the cur r ent tim e, only English subm issions ar e accepted, but Dufour says that ther e m ay be an oppor tunity for a Fr ench com petition in the futur e.

Subm issions ar e judged by secr et volunteer s w ho follow set cr iter ia. The top thr ee w inner s in each categor y w ill be aw ar ded w ith gift car ds of $150, $75, and $50. But m ater ial pr izes ar e not the only r ew ar ds at stake. M elissa Yuan-Innes w on second place for her poem The Skin of a Leopar d in last year ?s contest. She says her success in pr evious year s has cr eated a dom ino effect of positive publicity. Her subm issions and success in the contest caught the eye of the Libr ar y?s CEO, w ho encour aged her to do a book launch.

Ontar io M or ning pr oducer, and their inter view helped [my book] Ter minally Ill hit the Kobo Top 50 bestseller last M ar ch?

So you never know w her e an oppor tunity m ight lead!?

Fir st-tim e w r iter s ar e also w elcom e to par ticipate. ?We accept all subm issions, it?s m eant for people to expr ess them selves no m atter their skill level. Don?t be afr aid! If you don?t m ake it this tim e, tr y again next year,? says Dufour.

Yuan-Innes agr ees: ?I tr y to enter ever y year. Even if you don?t w in, it?s good pr actice. Seize the day!?

All par ticipants ar e invited to join the Big Reveal. The Fr iends of the Cor nw all Public Libr ar y ar e sponsor ing the contest?s pr izes, including a gift for all those w ho enter the com petition.

The contest closes M ay 1st, so don?t delay, cr eative wr iter s! For mor einfor mation,visit libr a r y.cor nwa ll.on.ca .

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SAUVE So you may have heard that there is a $250 SUPER credit for Charitable donations.

Yes there is. However, you must not have claimed any charitable donations on your 2007 to 2013 tax returns and the donations must have been made after March 20, 2013 to qualify. You would have to donate $1,000 to get the entire $250 credit. You may also have heard that if you save your charitable donation receipts over the years, it will earn you a bigger return. THIS IS 100% TRUE!!

You are refunded 15% of donations $200 and under but are refunded 29% for anything over $200.

For instance, if you claimed $100 in charitable donation receipts every year for 5 years, the total it would give you in a return of $15 a year for a total of $75.00 over 5 years. You received 15% of the first $200 you contributed to charities each year.

If you had saved those receipts and claimed $500 all in one taxation year (instead of each year), you would have received 15% for the first $200, which is $30 and you would have received 29% for the other $300, which is$87.00. So that is a total of $117 instead of the $75.

If you want to accumulate your receipts for 5 years, you may do so and hand them all in to your tax preparer at once. A tax preparer can enter charitable donations on your tax return each year but not claim them. HOWEVER, if CRA asks to see your receipts, and you had them entered each year, it means digging through 5 years of tax paperwork to find all the receipts. If you accumulate them and claim them every 5 years, it will be much easier!

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What started out as a dream will finally materialize in two short weeks. CORNWALL & AREA POP EVENT - CAPE WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, APRIL 18TH RIGHT HERE IN CORNWALL AT THE BENSON CENTRE. If you haven't yet heard of this event by now, you will likely be a little overwhelmed by the stream of media that will be covering it this month leading up to April 18th.

If you have never been to a comic convention, this is a great opportunity to test the waters!

CAPE will have many of the features of the larger shows held in cities such as Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto and expects to attract a couple thousand people through the doors.

Some of the major guest announcements include: AMC's Comic Book Men Ming Chen and Mike Zapcic, Degrassi's Pat Mastroianni (Joey Jeremiah), Voice Actor John Stocker and The Walking Dead's Amber Dawn Fox (Officer Bello from Season 5). The show will also feature many other attractions and guests such as the Doctor Who Society of Canada (with Ottawa Tardis, daleks and more!), Capital City Garrison 501st Legion (film-authentic Star Wars characters), the League of Superheroes (cosplayers in superhero costumes), Montreal Ghostbusters, Toronto Batman, most of the cast of the Pete Winning and the Pirates webseries, Heroes of the North webseries and many others! And if that wasn't enough, there is a commemorative special limited edition # 1 issue of the Ninth Doctor Who comic for sale ONLY at the show.

Hosted by Carol Grant and Randy Sauve, two local business people born and raised right here in Cornwall, the show will feature artists, authors, musicians (not performing), athletes, celebrity guests, exhibitors, panels, cosplay (people in costume), special displays and more. Both Grant and Sauve stress that the show wanted to feature many of the talented people from our own backyard and they actively sought out many of the area's artists, authors, artisans and crafters for the event. Says Grant, "The local arts community right here in Cornwall has TREMENDOUS talent!

We don't even have to leave Cornwall and could easily feature an entire ice pad of talent alone with the people right here in our city!"

Sauve added "Unfortunately many of our local talent is either apprehensive or not quite ready to take the leap and book a booth." Many of the confirmed LOCAL guests and exhibitors are shown here in this article and they are ready for the crowds and hope you will take the time to visit them at this year's inaugural event.

Grant & Sauve expect this to be a yearly event which will grow every year. Not only will local talent be featured but they have gathered exhibitors, talent and guests from outside the area to help Cornwall's economy. Grant states "These outside exhibitors, guests and the people that attend will all be spending their dollars right here in our city as well to some extent. They will eat here, stay here and hopefully shop here as well". Sauve, a local business man in Cornwall for the past 30 years is quick to point out, from a business perspective that Cornwall will greatly benefit from the show. "The benefits are many as many of the fans that already attend this type of show leave the city to attend the larger shows.

Cornwall deserves to have a show of its own and keep the tax dollars here in our city as much as possible which is why we tried to focus on many local exhibitors as much as we could".

Admission is only $15 in advance ($18 at the door) and children 12 & under will be admitted FREE. The show runs April 18th from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Benson Centre with free parking. Join the excitement and come out and be a part of this year's show!

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SPRING HOME & LEISURE SHOW Visit our booth in the City Central area at the Spring Home & Leisure Show April 10th, 11th & 12th 2015, Cornwall Civic Complex.

Participate in our "Why I Love My Library" contest at the show, in celebration of our 120th anniversary (1895-2015).

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Tuesday nights from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm beginning April 7.

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SHIFTING GEARS A series of workshop facilitated by David Rawnsley & Lorna Foreman Engage in a transformational process that draws from your own journey, our journey and the journey of others and have a positive effect on you and your community.

April 16, 23, 30 - 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Register for free now.

CHILDREN?S SPRING PROGRAMMES REGISTER NOW !!! Sign up your child for one of our amazing Spring programmes.

Call the library or visit our website for more details.

The programmes run from April 7 to June 13.

THE 8TH ANNUAL CORNWALL PUBLIC LIBRARY WRITING CONTEST Write! Submit! Win! Writers, warm up your keyboards. Enter this year's edition on or before May 1, 2015 for a chance to win in either poetry or fiction. Enter the teen or adult group. Prizes awarded for top spots. All participants receive a participatory prize when attending the Big Reveal held June 16, 2015 at 7:00 pm.

Adult Graphic Novel Book Club (18+) New club meeting every third Thursday of the month at the library at 7:00 pm beginning April 16.

CPR TRAINING

Bring one of your all-time favourite?s graphic novels to this inaugural meeting. New topic every meeting and individual picks for that topic to share with others.

Learn how to perform CPR on adults and receive your certification.

2-hour class provided by Cornwall EMS instructors. Monday, April 13 OR Monday, May 11, 2015 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. This training is provided free of charge for individuals only, no groups. You must be 16 years old or more. Registration is mandatory.

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Good Friday Fish & Chips Dinner the Royal Canadian Legion 415 2nd St. W. Music with Brian Graham from 4 pm to 10 pm. Serving Fish & Chips: 9.50$ & clam chowder: 5$.

Retro Dance Party La Maison Tavern Combined Good Friday, Worship and Communion Service 10:30am 7:00pm Aultsville Theatre COMMUNITY BOARD Celebrate 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 St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church Easter Celebrations 3 pm, Easter Sunday April 5th at 10:30 am. 1509 2nd St. W. Knights of Columbus Council 755 Fish & Chips Dinner from 4 pm to 7 pm. 205 Amelia St. Dinner includes coffee & dessert.

Kinsmen Concert Of The Stars Outstanding performances during the Kinsmen Music Festival perform on the Aultsville Hall stage during the Concert Of The Stars, Friday, April 3rd at 7 pm.

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Soup & Sandwich Lunch from 11:30 am to 1 pm.

St.Andrew's-St.Mark's United Church, Johnson Cr., Long Sault.

Includes dessert & beverage: 6$ with take-out available Blood Donor Clinic from 12 pm to 3:30 pm & 5 pm to 7:30 pm. Cornwall Civic Complex. Book your appointment to save a life: 1.888.2.DONATE Cornwall Newcomers Club Monthly Dinner Meeting - Welcoming women new to the area in last 4 years on Tuesday, April 7th. Call 613.935.4624 for more information Is food a problem for you? Do you eat when you?re not hungry? Do you binge, purge or restrict? Is your weight affecting your life? Contact Overeaters Anonymous - No dues - No fees - NO weigh-ins - No diets Meetings Tuesdays at 7 PM Cornwall Wesleyan Church ?

780 Sydney Street, Cornwall, ON for info call 613-932-1510 "The Gathering Place" is at the Cornwall Wesleyan Church its a group for everyone who wants to make a friend be a friend and bring that friend to Christ!. We meet every Tuesday at 6:30 pm at the Wesleyan Church. Fellowship starts at 6:30 coffee and fellowship time and the gathering for 7:00pm. This is the place that encourages, worships and gives you the opportunity to express yourself with new and old friends. " EVERYONE IS WELCOME"

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Join the Canadian Cancer Society's Cancer Fighting Team Sign up as a volunteer for a 3 hour shift during Daffodil Month in April. Call Lois 613.932.1283 or visit:MyCcsSchedule.ca Creation Science Centre opened Saturdays from 1 - 5pm.

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Worship and the word, fountaingate Christian assembly, 949 Mohawk drive

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Bereaved Families Support and Share Night from 7 pm to 9 pm. 216 Montreal Rd. Presentation followed by small group support

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Spring Home & Leisure Show Be sure to visit the Cogeco Cable Events Team at the Cornwall Spring Home & Leisure Show, April 10th ? 12th inside the Cornwall Civic Complex.

Experience how much better TV entertainment can be with a demonstration of our new TIVO service or have your cable, internet or home phone inquiries answered.

Bus Trip to Cabane à sucre Constantin St. Eustache, QC Departing from Seaway Seniors Center, 1010 Guy St. at 10 am, return at 4 pm. Members: 50$, Guests:55$.

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SATURDAY Focus Art Spring show at the library

Cornwall Outdoor Club Photography Presentation 2:30 pm.

Cornwall Public Library, 45 2nd St. E. Visit: CrnwallOutdoorClub.ca for more information.

Small Business Spring Showcase Community Hall, Township of South Stormont PARADOX. Continuing his nation-wide tour, Ottawa born Mentalist, Jaymes White will be performing PARADOX at the Aultsville Theatre. A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Eastern Ontario. 7:30 pm Whist Militaire - Ste-Thérèse de Lisieux, Cornwall. 12$ par personne ou 48$ la table. Formez votre table et contactez Roger au 613-528-4025 ou Thérèse au 613-933-9617. Souper chaud inclus (poitrine de poulet) Soirée du Bon Vieux Temps Ste-Thérèse de Lisieux, Cornwall. - Danse, Chansons à répondre, guitaristes / chanteurs/ accordéoniste et d'autres surprises pour faire un belle soirée de plaisir à la Canadienne. Soirée à 19h au coût de 5$ par personne ou souper et soirée (poitrine de poulet) 12$. Soiré a lieu après notre Whist Militaire. Réservez avec Roger ou Thérèse 613-933-9617

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Our family always cooks a ham for Easter Sunday.

With all of the stores advertising great prices for ham, I know we won't be alone enjoying a lovely baked glazed ham. With leftovers, I make baked beans, pea soup, western omelette, quiche, the list

T ENDER BAKED HAM WIT H GLAZ E I disregard the note on a ham saying fully cooked. I always cook it again surrounded with water. This keeps the ham nice and moist and tender. Remove any netting that may be around your ham. Place your ham in a large roasting pan, sitting it on a roasting rack if you have one. Add enough water to come about 1/ 3 to 1/ 2 way up your ham.

Place the roasting pan lid on and cook the ham in a 350 degree F. oven for about 3 hours. Now lift the ham from the liquid. This liquid will be the start of your pea soup. Pour the liquid into a large pot, big enough to do your pea soup in.

My wish to you all is to enjoy a blessed and peaceful Easter with your families and friends.

OUR FAV OURIT E P EA SOUP My store, Sharyn's Pantry is known for the very best soup peas. They always cook up nice and soft and tender. Be sure to make a large potful of soup as it freezes beautifully.

I mix a combination of split and whole yellow soup peas for a nice textured soup. My Mum always made her soup with split yellow peas (the British way). And Gary's Mum made her soup with whole yellow peas (the French Canadian way). So when Gary and I got married, 49 years ago! I started my own way with both kinds of peas.

INGREDIENTS:

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup (or so) brown sugar - 2 tsp. dry mustard - 1 tsp. ground ginger - 1 tsp. ground cloves - 1/ 2 cup pure maple syrup - 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar or plain white vinegar

4 or 5 cups of a mixture of whole and split yellow soup peas and the ham water if not too salty 4 large carrots - 4 large onions, chopped a ham bone and scraps of ham meat, chopped into bite-sized pieces - 1 to 2 tsp. summer savory (we sell this locally grown herb) - 1/ 2 tsp. or so ground thyme - 1 tsp. ground black pepper

METHOD:

METHOD:

-Place your baked ham on a rack in your roasting pan. (If you don't have a rack, it's OK.)

-Rinse the peas and place them in a very large soup pot. If you have cooked your ham as I suggest in water, you can soak the dried peas in the ham water. Please taste the ham water first. If you find it too salty, discard the water and use only tap water to soak the peas.

Cover the peas at least 5 or 6" above the level of the peas. As they soak, they will swell in size. Allow the peas to soak for 8 to 12 hours -- just at room temperature.

HAM GLAZ E:

-In a bowl, combine all of the ingredietns for your glaze.

-With a sharp knife, score the top of the ham, cutting in about 1/ 3" in depth. If you wish, you can stick a whole clove in each corner of the scoring pattern in the ham.

-Gently brush over the ham, the glaze mixture. Place the roasting pan with the ham into a preheated 350 degree F. oven. You will bake the ham for about 30 minutes, brushing more glaze over the ham about every 5 or 10 minutes. You want the glaze to carmelize and brown a bit. This is where you will get a SHARYN THOMPSON, great flavour for Owner of SHARYN'S PANTRY your ham.

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-Once finished, remove the ham from the oven and allow it to rest for about 15 minutes befor you carve it.

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-Use the liquid the peas soaked in. Bring this to a boil (with the peas stil in the liquid).

-Allow this to simmer, it will form a scummy foam. Take a skimmer and lift the scum off and discard this.

-Now you can add the grated carrots and chopped onions and the ham bone and bits of ham meat. Add your herbrs and ground pepper.

Cook the soup for about 2 hours or until everything is nice and tender.

-Stir often, as the soup cooks it will thicken and it can scorch easily.

Cook your soup over medium to medium low heat.

-Taste and adjust your seasonings if necessary.

-If you plan to freeze some of your finished soup, cool completely, place the soup in containers or zip loc bags. Refrigerate overnight and freeze the next day. ENJOY!

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TRO TTIER/TRO TZIER LEARN TO RESPECT OUR FRIENDS THE CANADA GEESE At Lamoureux Park certain caring Individuals have witnessed the most inhumane action as certain walkers have actually set off their dogs after the Canada Geese! And with relish they witnessed their dogs catching some of the Canada Geese and simply leaving them IN PAIN and DYINGand... ... and it is very possible that one of these strong Canada Geese who had faced the oncoming attacker could have been the Elder Leader of their community and the one the geesedepended on to help them safely migrate over perilous areas as they headed again to the South of America. Who would replace the wisdom he held until others were properly taught? So much sadnessdue tothese merciless killings!

Yes, there are many Canada Geese in the area, who tend to wander about in the green park areas where probably their ancestors wandered many thousands of years ago.They know not that they are

They know by divine intuition that they have to be very caring about their young. They know by divine intuition that they are a true familial community who help one another.They know by divine intuition that they can find food substance from the earth and from the clean waters. They know that they have two cycles: the spring/ summer cycle is to bring forth another strong generation of Canada Geese goslingsand to care for them: both the female and male acting in cooperation together; they know that their future generations, if they are to survive,need parental guidance and protection; they know that the waters are very important and that it is necessary to keep clean so daily they bathe in the river; they know that when the autumn sun begins to be of shorter duration that it is time to prepare for the very long journey of many, many miles to the South; they know that after the cold winter season they are going to come back HOME!

Wise Teachers. Instead of stressing one self with anger and hate because of their droppings and encouraging dogs to go after them, wouldn't it be more dignified of every Individual to learn to give the Canada Geesetheir green space and clean waters?

They are a part of our own ancestral lineage, and that goes beyond ours: since it has been proven they were around dating back to eighty million years ago. These days many are concerned about what humans are doing to each other with all the pollution, poisons, the gmo foods and gmo seeds that have no life, the engineered storms, the vicious wars, the oil spills, the nuclear poisons in the air, the soil, the waters,the foods ...and too much to mention!

From observing the dignity and caring shown by the Canada Geese towards their community and family members We The People can learn to re-route our boxed in attitudes and begin to respect the Divine Designs, Divine Developments,the Divine Messengers:the Canada Geese!and usher in a Clean, Serene World in Balance for all Humans and for all in Nature.

The Canada Geese which are so dignified and family/ community oriented can be our

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DESNO YERS MOCK ART BATTLE APRIL 1.

The music was blaring, the artists were hyped and the timer set at 20 minutes. While six painters performed their skills under pressure others nibbled on goodies and watched little masterpieces explode before their eyes. ?What a terrific evening this was? remarked Manjeet Shergil, ?I truly enjoyed myself ?. Everyone had a chance to live the challenge at least twice. The association furnished all materials. Hopefully some of our artists will have found the appetite to move on to the Art Battles now being organized all over in the province. Best of luck to them. We know they can do it.

ARE WE THERE YET? A new organism is created when artists get together with people who want to be around art. This can happen anywhere, on any scale, but certain urban places feed the give-and-take with a special kind of magic. Population, amenities, collective energy and cash flow balance the living organism and support its survival. The

relationship is delicate and timeless.

I?ve taken this from a letter by Robert and Sara Genn March 13, 2015) and thought how this is what we want for our little community. A place where art and public can meet without fuss but within a certain climate, textured with novelty, history and warmth.

On a recent evening, I sat in a tiny, red velvet jewel-box theatre off off-Broadway, where some random superstars were putting on a play. There was singing, dancing and a 6-piece band rocking their scaffolding at the back of the stage. The local audience giggled, gasped and clapped together. It was a sell-out, without a lion king in sight.

Oh I thought , that?s it. After seeing a play by local theatre, a hot spot to digest entertainment by Seaway Valley, Amalgame, live entertainment at Aultsville, the Port, Lola?s or DreamWorks studios to name a few....

You know that spot where long into the evening surrounded by posters of past successes and art by local superstars we can listen to a lone guitar, sip Java or Vino and rehash the world through new eyes.

Last night, a handful of young urbanites came to my studio for a pre-arranged tour. Their social club describes itself as a collection of "thrill-seekers, hard-workers and go-getters" -clocking out nightly to suck the juices out of New York. I watched as they glided through the long box of my studio and pushed their noses deep into my brushwork. They brought their own wine. A few still lingered with the odoriferous skunk of the private upstate liberal arts college and came merely for the soft landing of my chesterfield.

I?d like that place where we could be on display, be real. Together something magical might happen and a new face of Cornwall would be unmasked. But as the letter by Robert and Sara said ?.

Population, amenities, collective energy and cash flow balance the living organism and support its survival. The relationship is delicate and timeless? Are we there yet? READERS?CORNER Read Robert and Sara Genn Twice Weekly Letter and be inspired. www.painterskeys.com READERS?CORNER

Post Holing

Sylvie O'Rourke

It is a cold yet sunny February morning and today we are venturing out to snowshoe in Grenville, Quebec where one of our members I will call ?Energizer Bunny? owns a cottage. We are nine members of the Cornwall Outdoor Club and we are prepared for a good workout with Energizer Bunny herself as our leader. The first part of the trail is well packed and we follow each other two by two to explore this terrain few of us have seen before. We are in good spirits and conversation is flowing. The landscape is beautiful and varied. There are wooded sections, hills, big rocks, and many twists and turns. We discover this when the well-travelled trail ends and we must

veer off the beaten path. Energizer Bunny has her work cut out for her because breaking the trail in deep snow is hard work. The best position in this line-up is to be at the back where the trail has been trampled by the others ahead. Sometimes it pays to be slow and right now I am the jackpot winner. It won?t last as we usually take turns leading to keep the adrenaline flowing. The difficulty in snowshoeing on virgin territory is the danger of post holing. For those of you not familiar with this term, ?post holing? is what happens when you hit a soft spot in the snow and sink down up to your knees or hips. There is less chance of this happening on snowshoes than in bare boots but it can happen in certain conditions. Post holing is not recommended and even Th is ar t ic le sp onsor ed b y frowned upon on public trails because it creates holes for other hikers to fall into and possibly get injured. Today, however, we are on private land and we are alone.

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We are snowshoeing on a deceptively solid crust so it is a surprise when one of us suddenly sinks. If you have

ever seen this happen you can understand that it is impossible to extract yourself from this situation gracefully and it is even more difficult to get up when you are bent over double from laughing. You are now at the mercy of camera-wielding friends who should beware of karma.

In fact, this hike turns into a game of Russian roulette. It is bizarre how four people will snowshoe through a section of the trail and the fifth will post hole. Then two more will go through without incident and the next one will go down. There seems to be no rhyme or reason and it has nothing to do with body weight.

Everyone is fair game and, in the end, I don?t think anyone is spared. Unlike the game or Russian roulette this game of chance is all in good fun.

When we return to our cars most of us are exhausted. Somehow I get a feeling that Energizer Bunny could still keep going. If you met her you would understand completely. To know more about the Cornwall Outdoor Club de Plein Air (COCDPA), visit our website at www.cornwalloutdoorclub.ca or like us on Facebook.

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Primary Batik Class: This class is for those that wish to take a journey with their heart, body and sense of wonder to experience firsthand the joy of making art and the excitement of watching it develop right before their very own eyes and by their very own hands. We will lead you and support you through this journey and provide all the materials you will need. Be prepared to wow yourself!

You will complete 4 to 6 pieces of art work.

Tuesday Apr. 14, Wednesday Apr.15 and Thursday Apr. 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at OPG Centre Costs: $230.00. (all materials included) A deposit is required of $50. by April 7 to hold your spot (maximum class size is 6.) Deposit is refundable if class is cancelled.For more info call: Elaine 613-938-8315 or Jenn 613-267-8752

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M O NTSIO N THE SOLUTION FOR SUFFERING I was reading in a copy of Reader?s Digest about the epidemic that our medical profession is facing because of the overuse of pain medications. It stated that a recent study found that 1/ 5th of our young people?s deaths are caused from overdosing on prescription pain killers such as oxycontin. Is there anything better we can do to reduce the pain we are experiencing?

The Bible tells us that there is.

Easter time once again unfolds a story that shows us just how much God loves us. He was willing to suffer a horrible death in order that we might truly live a life that is both pleasing to him and rewarding for us. ?He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three days rise again.? (Mark 8:31).

I find it interesting that His disciples found it very difficult to accept the fact that He had to suffer and die. Peter even rebuked Jesus because he couldn?t handle the thought that was plaguing his mind.

After all, why should the Son of God have to ?suffer many things? and be killed?

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The simple answer is that the suffering and death of Jesus took place in order that we might not just have life but ?have it to the full - or more abundantly.? (John 10:10). ?He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds (stripes) you have been healed.? (I Peter 2:24).

I?m not suggesting that you?ll never experience pain if you accept Christ as your Saviour, but I do believe that the daily problems of life are much more tolerable and many AREeliminated because of God?s act of love toward us.

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Service Sundays - 10:30 am It was a sold out concert even before the doors opened last Saturday night at La Maison Tavern. Forty Fingers played a fantastic set of blues and rock.

Pictured here are the ten fingers of Marc Muir strumming a lefty guitar.

The stage of La Maison was recently renovated with a new backdrop, sign, and lighting. It created a visually stunning ambiance to go with the fantastic sound.

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Triplex and fourplex properties (in which you will live in), requires at least 10% of the purchase price for the down payment. A property with more than four units is typically considered a Commercial property. If you have questions about Commercial properties, please feel free to contact me directly. When refinancing a property, lenders will usually ask for an appraisal to establish the current market value. If the requested mortgage amount is small, the MPAC evaluation can sometimes be used instead of an appraisal.

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Live Art Show at TAG Photo by Jason Setnyk

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Some City Councillors had a change of heart, and voted to give Your Arts Council it's full funding request this Monday at City Hall.

Not everyone around the Council supported giving more money to YAC, including Claude MacIntosh who seemed frustrated because the decision on their funding had already been decided.

Bernadette Clement voiced that she had time to reflect over the past few weeks about the decision Council made, and didn't feel it was the right decision, and wanted to correct that.

"I don't like the message we are sending to the art community", said Clement.

City Council had recently rolled back funding to The Art Gallery.

Cornwall Ontario's public gallery celebrates a LIVE ART show featuring local and regional artists who will be practicing their art in house during the month of April. Jane Macmillan, Jacqueline Milner, Jennifer Shearer, Marc Carierre, Kimberly Cameron and others will have their works on display. "We want to not only support established Artists of all mediums, but also discover and nurture new talent." stated Wyatt Walsh, President of TAG Cornwall . The Gallery is preparing a series of fund raisers after the City of Cornwall cut the Gallery, that recently celebrated over 30 years in the community, funding to zero. " Art is an economic driver and impacts tourism as well as nurtures a healthy community," said VP of Communications Jamie Gilcig. "The City of Cornwall's on strategic plan highlited that each dollar spent on the arts locally generates 7 dollars in the local economy. " The Gallery will be hosting a gala evening during the show which will be announced. To see which artists are in house, the public can visit www.tagcornwall.ca for daily updates or visit the Art Gallery of Cornwall Facebook page. https:/ / www.facebook.com/ tagcornwall

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