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Early Saturday Morning, I was woken up by my 14 year old son. He had been awoken by the loud sirens and lights of the 4 or 5 fire trucks who had taken over Second Street when a fire erupted in a fourplex on the corner of Adolphus, just houses away.

I opened the door and peeked. I couldn?t see much, but I immediately said a prayer for John Earle and Alyssa Blais, whose house I knew to be in the close vicinity of where the activity appeared to be. The cops wouldn?t let me walk to the scene. I took a short video from afar, posted it on facebook, then went back to bed.

When I got up again, I saw John?s post stating it had been the neighbour?s house that had caught fire. He even joked that Alyssa had baked cookies and made a pot of coffee for the firemen. I couldn?t help but think what a close call this had been for them and how life can be so fragile. I checked my fire alarms.

I can't say that I knew John Earle very well, even though he was briefly a contributor to this paper. But the news of his death hit me like a brick.

Maybe it?s because of the way the news spread out on social media? Maybe it?s because he practically was my neighbour?

Maybe it?s because of the dramatic way he left this world, or perhaps it is simply because he was such a young, vibrant, adventurous, creative, ambitious, talented, knowledgeable, family orientated man. Whatever the reason, it hit hard.

I read Todd Lihou?s editorial and was in tears. You only had to meet John Earle once to remember him forever. I could see from the many posts that he touched many lives and was a friend to many. Cornwall will miss him.

I do find it sad that news travel so fast nowadays, sad that dramatic events cannot be kept private longer, at least long enough for the families to hear tragic news from something other than facebook or twitter. I hope and pray his family didn?t learn about his passing that way. We all mean well, but let?s respect their need for privacy. Let us not tag, let us not post. Let us hold silent in memory of a true community man.

A little bit of Downtown Cornwall died with John. There is now a hole in the very fabric of this community, where his soul once shined. It is a hole that can't be fixed, but that hopefully, in time, can be patched with memories of him.

Today, take time to live well, laugh often, love much, hug the ones you love and tell them they are loved and appreciated. All we have is today.

Tomorrow is not guaranteed for any of us.

To Alyssa, Joan Levy Earle and all the family members, the most sincere condolences from everyone here at the Seeker.

Drawing Courtesy of Cornwall artist, Justin Juice Labelle

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Antony Courcelles, the team?s leading scorer last season, will return to Cornwall. After a season overseas in France, the 23-year-old rookie from Laval led the Kings in goals (21) and points (34) in 2014-15.

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?He?s an exciting player to watch and has found a home in the LNAH,? said Lalonde. ?We expect big things from Antony now that he knows the league.?

Cornwall has also agreed to terms with local defenceman Ryan Sullivan. The 6-foot-4, 210 lb. defenceman from Cardinal, ON, appeared in 23 games with the River Kings last season.

CORNWALL ? The River Kings have filled two leadership roles from within.

Brennan Barker, the 30-year-old defenceman from Long Sault, has been named the team?s captain.

?Brennan has been with this team since Day 1 and he?s a great leader on and off the ice? said Rick Lalonde, general manager of the River Kings. ?He?s a good community guy and well respected in the dressing room.?

Barker replaces Steve Simoes, who retired at the conclusion of the 2014-15 campaign. ?I?m very honoured to be named captain and I know I have big shoes to fill,? said Barker, who was fortunate to have Simoes as his stall mate in the locker room the last three years. ?I can use him as a blue print because he did such an amazing job.?

Dog Saves The Day during apart ment f ire Article by Jason Setnyk.

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Cornwall Ontario ? There was a fire at an apartment building on 240-242 Second Street on the corner of Adolphus at around 4am this morning.

It is being reported that a little cocker spaniel named Jake woke residents up and saved the day when a fire alarm failed to wake anyone up. ?We all made it out okay. Only one apartment was fire damaged I think?, said apartment resident Amber Hagey.

The hard-hitting, stay-at-home defenceman had three points and 90 penalty minutes in 31 games for the River Kings last season. He also chipped in three points in Cornwall?s seven-game series with Sorel.

?It?s very exciting going forward with the stability in place to build on what we did last year in the playoffs,? said the captain. ?We will have a new swagger and confidence that is only going to help us starting the season.?

Lalonde himself will step behind the bench this season; he will serve as the team?s GM and head coach. ?I?ve been around this league a few years now and I?m ready for the challenge,? said Lalonde. ?I understand the differences between junior and senior Quebec hockey and I?m looking forward to moving this program in the right direction.?

Lalonde resigned from his head coaching duties with St. Jerome (Jr. AAA) and will focus solely on the River Kings in 2015-16.

SIGNINGS Meanwhile,Lalonde has come to terms with two key players.

Ajax Ontario -- Canada Women's National Baseball team are now 3-0 at the PanAm games winning their third preliminary game in a row. Canada who were losing 2-1, made a come back in the sixth inning and edged Puerto Rico 3-2. Canada also has victories against Cuba and Venezuela.

Cornwall's Jenna Flannigan contributed to Team Canada's offence once again getting a hit. Nicole Luchanski, who plays second base for Team Canada, had two hits and 2 RBIs. Last week the Women's National Baseball team visited Cornwall and defeated the Cornwall River Rats Men?s Senior Team in an exciting exhibition game.

Flannigan, an athletic ambassador for Cornwall and women's baseball, had carried the Pan Am torch at an Ottawa Championship Professional Baseball Game last month.

Barker believes the potential the team showed in its post-season play is just the beginning.

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Neighbours were woken up and evacuated the building. No one was injured.

The fire department was called and the fire was put out.

Jenna Flannigan and Team Canada will be back on the diamond Friday when they face the United States in another preliminary round match.

Go Canada Go!

It is being reported by people at the scene that this fire was started in the kitchen, but this has not been confirmed by the Fire Department yet.

Residents were allowed back into the building at approximately 8:30am to retrieve their belongings.

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Here is a Seeker Snapshot of Dylan Groulx and Nicholas Seguin playing a live acoustic set at Boston Pizza. It was a fanstic show.

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Ian Ander son str ongly suppor ts br ain cancer char ities, par ticular ly of the pediatr ic kind. Ian has been kind enough to sign Dr. Poir ier ?s V M ax gas tank w ith one the m ost fam ous lyr ics in r ock histor y? . ?Sitting on a par k bench ? accom panied by his signatur e w hich has then been clear coated to pr eser ve this unique and valuable addition to the V M ax.

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2015 Seaway Train Show

By Marie Morrell

The Seaway Lighthouse 3rd Rail modular Club in partnership with Parade of Nations for the Developmentally Challenged (PONDC) organized the show scheduled for 10: 00 am but by 9:00 am, people were waiting in line to come in. By 12:30 pm Saturday July 18th, close to a 1000 visitors already been welcomed and 2419 recorded. This fourth year offered new surprises. The first, an official opening with Jim Bancroft Mayor of South Stormont, Jim McDonell MPP and Mr Guy Lauzon MP for Stormont Dundas and South Glengarry. The second, an event program advertising the purpose of the show and listing sponsors exhibitors and vendors.

After taking care of all invoices, club owner Rudy Tabak gave

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over $2900 to PONDC. This money will pay for the yearly liability insurance, a train trip for two children and their parents - from the Long Sault area - to go to Toronto and for ''The Light In The Tunnel Program '' which offers activities for people all ages with special needs artistically inclined. Most of the sponsors' donations were gifts-in-kind except for one, from owner Thawid Rhaman of UPI Gas Bar on Brookdale, Cornwall, who donated $300 cash.

Additional funds were raised from the raffle of a Via Rail train trip ticket for two people from Cornwall to Halifax, which was won by Holly Nichol of Cornwall and a Santa Fe Train Toy set won by Mrs. Masulka of Brantford, Ontario to be advertised on the Seaway Train show and Parade of nations' websites and some local newspapers.

TO DONATE OR BECOME A SPONSOR send a cheque to Parade of Nations For The Developmentally Challenged, 1621 Joyce Street Cornwall, On K6J 1Y8. Donations above $10.00 are eligible for an income tax receipts.

We would also like to thank all sponsors, volunteers and attendees to make a difference in the life of our community special need people.

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Int erview wit h WWE wrest l er Jake t he Snake Robert s Int erview by Jason Set nyk, submit t ed phot o Cornwall Ontario ? WWE Hall of Fame wrestler Jake ?The Snake? Roberts is coming to La Maison as a part of his spoken word tour on Tuesday August 4th 2015. Opening the show for him is former WWE wrestler Hacksaw Jim Duggan.

Jake ?The Snake? Roberts used physical force including his brutal DDT finishing move to win matches, but he also used psychology and fear bringing his pet python snake Damien to ring side to help throw his opponents off balance.

alcohol are an ugly road. Diamond Dallas Page reached out when no one else would. It was a magical moment. At a time when I didn?t want help, he slivered in when I wasn?t expecting it. So I made the decision to try one last time. Where I was at, there were too many bad memories. It helps to change the things around you to change your life. He took me to his place.

I went from Texas to Georgia, to a beautiful home, surrounded with positive energy. You got to surround yourself with the right people that will be supportive. I got my family back. I was a lousy father, but I?m a good grand father?.

One of his biggest victories in the ring was at WrestleMania VII defeating Rick ?The Model?

Martel in a blindfold match.

4- What advice would you give to the many other people who also struggle with addition?

Jake Roberts had memorable rivalries against Andre the Giant, the Million Dollar Man, and the Honky Tonk Man, and as a villain he had memorable bouts against the Macho Man and the Undertaker.

?My advice is to get help. Good help is hard to find. Try to get yourself in a good situation with positive reinforcement, with people who know what they are talking about. No one dreams of becoming an addict.

You don?t decide to become an addict one day and get better the next. But it happens. Never give up. If you don?t succeed the first time, try again. If anyone at the show need to talk, I will talk. I want to reach out to as many people as I can with the positive message of sobriety. It?s a beautiful life, and you should enjoy it?.

In 1992 Jake ?The Snake? Roberts left the WWE, but would return in 1996 to face Stone Cold Steve Austin at the 1996 King of the Ring. Stone Cold Steve Austin coined the ?Austin 3:16? catch phrase after defeating Roberts and mocking his quote of the Bible verse ?John 3:16?.

Jake the Snake faced the biggest and the baddest in the wrestling ring, from Andre the Giant to the Undertaker, but his great villain was his addition to drugs and alcohol.

5 ? What can wrestling fans expect from your spoken word show?

In 2012, Roberts moved in with former wrestler Diamond Dallas Page, with the focus of getting clean, sober, and back in shape.

Earlier this year a new documentary came out entitled he Resurrection of Jake the Snake Roberts, which chronicles Roberts road to sobriety and healthy living.

?It?s going to be about everything.

There will be a Q and A (question and answer) with fans and what they want to hear. There will be road stories, stories in the locker room, and lots of laughs and giggles. There will be serious moments too about drugs and addition. It will be a mixed bag. There are lots of stories after 40 years of being on the road. Like the one night the snake bit Andre the Giant. Andre said ?I guess the snake was hungry?, and he giggled and laughed. I?m looking forward to visiting Cornwall and sharing some stories?.

Here is Jason Set nyk?s int erview wit h Jake t he Snake Robert s:

1- Did your character of Jake the Snake make for a better hero or heel? What is your most rememberable match? ?Personally I prefer being a heel. You can go in any direction. When you?re a baby face or good guy you are limited and have to stick with your character. As a heel you can go any way you want. In regards to my favourite match, it is too difficult to say, there are too many. I?ve worked with a lot of great guys like (Ricky) Steamboat, (Ted) DiBiase, and Andre (the Giant). Probably the most rememberable moment was when the snake bit (the Macho Man Randy) Savage?.

2- How did the ?snake?become a part of your wrestling persona? Do you currently own any snakes? ?I don?t own any snakes. I don?t like snakes, I?m terrified of them. But if they pay enough, I guess I?ll do it. The name came about from Kenny Stabler of the Oakland Raiders who was nicknamed the snake. I thought it was a good idea. Most people are terrified of snakes, and Jake and Snake sort of rhyme?.

3 ? What does Diamond Dallas Page mean to you? ?Diamond Dallas Page is the guy who saved my life. There was a time in my life where I didn?t see any hope of happiness. I was trying to die and I didn?t want any help. I was disgusted at what I had become. Drugs and

Thank you for the interview Jake the Snake Roberts.

The promoter of this event is Mark Vincent, of Off Your Rocker, who brought Mick Fol ey to Cornwall last October. ?Anyone who followed the world of wrestling in the 80?s (and early 90s) will be excited. He?s an icon in pro wrestling, but he also has such an interesting story than even a non wrestling fan can enjoy it too. Having hacksaw Jim Duggan with Jake just makes this show epic! I?m excited for it?, said Mark Vincent. see WWE LEGENDS JAKE THE SNAKE ROBERTS and HACKSAW JIM DUGGAN on Tuesday August 4th at La Maison for a spoken word event. Tickets are available now at La Maison and Floral Expressions. This event is 19+.

Admission is $20 per ticket or $40 VIP that includes a meet and greet after the show. Doors open at 8:30pm.

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Upper Canada Village Livestock specialist Kevin Robertson with mare Misty and her Foal.

Open to everyone. WE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGE YOUTH 18-YEARS-OLD OR YOUNGER to submit names suggestions.

This is to honour the 350th anniversary of the arrival of the Canadian horse in Canada. Now officially recognized as Canada?s National Breed, the Canadian horse played a key role in the settlement of early Canada. Canadians are on full display at Upper Canada Village where they are used to pull the Tow Scow along the canal, carry-alls and other carriages, work in the fields and bring the 1860s to life. For many families seeing our Canadian horses on site is a highlight of their visit.

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Our new colt, born in June and now one month old, standing approximately 44 inches tall and still figuring out how to use his long legs IS LOOKING FOR A NAME and we are hoping that horse lovers and visitors to Upper Canada Village can help us Contest will celebrate the 350th Anniversary of Canadian Horse in Canada Until he has his permanent name, the colt is known around Upper Canada Village as ?C Foal? due to the Canadian Livestock registry stipulation that all names for Canadian horses born in 2015 must start with the letter ?C?. the colt?s parents are Misty and Rhett, both horses who were born, raised, trained and work at Upper Canada Village. Entries to the ?Name t he Canadian Foal ? contest can be made by filling out a form in the Discovery Centre at Upper Canada Village or by completing the form online www.uppercanadavil l age.com (1.800.437.2233 or 613.543.4328 for more info.) The contest closes at 5:00 p.m. (et) on Sunday, August 23, 2015.

Consideration will be given to various criteria in selecting the name including:

Visitors are encouraged to visit Upper Canada Village to see ?C foal? to get a sense of his personality and dashing good looks before entering the contest.

THE WINNER OF THE CONTEST wil l be invit ed t o part icipat e as Grand Marshal l of t he Canadian Horse Parade on Sat urday, Sept ember 5 at t he horse l overs weekend. The winner and t heir f amil y wil l al so be provided wit h compl iment ary admission

The program includes swimming, canoeing, sports, crafts and campfire fellowship. Staff includes director, cabin leaders, qualified waterfront staff and first aid. Camp Kagama is located on Morrison Island, west of Ingleside, Ont. www.CampKagama.ca for more info.

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- The name must be practical for the use of the horse handlers and horse drivers at Upper Canada Village;

- Appropriateness for the Upper Canada Village setting; and

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SOME INTERESTING FACTS The Canadian horse played a significant role in the settlement of early Canada. Known as the ?Little Iron Horse? they arrived long before other working breeds and made it possible for early settlers to clear a sufficient area of land to grow crops and generate food. these horses provided transportation of various forms ? stagecoach delivery of passengers and mail, transportation of critical resources from the shoreline of the St. Lawrence River inland, ability

transport agricultural goods to the local mill (logs, grain) and the local market. The Canadian Horse was vital for ensuring access to medical care and attending church, weddings and funerals. They were also central to many social and recreational activities (e.g. work bees, races, picnics, dances and other social and family gatherings). These horses were used year-round to pull wagons, buggies, sleighs and machinery. They were versatile! and at Upper Canada Village they continue to demonstrate their versatility every day. In recognition of its diverse contributions and historical significance, the Canadian Horse was declared Canada?s National Horse in 2002.

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With one parent gone, the financial burden of raising these children fall on the surviving parent, which can be hard on everyone.

Thankfully, oftentimes, the people left behind help alleviate this burden by becoming involved in the lives of the surviving family members. They help raise and support the children in any way they can.

John Earle had such friends ...

In memory of him, and in an effort to help secure his children?s future, Michele Allinotte, Bob Peters, Tracey Quiring, Jamie Carr and Frank Burelle have established a trust fund. Anybody who finds it in their heart to contribute to the fund for the children of John Earle can do one of the following four things: 1. send email transfers to inmemoryofjohnearle@gmail.com; 2. send or drop off cheques to ?Michele Allinotte in trust? with the re: line on the cheque as ?in memory of John Earle? to Allinotte Law Office , 160 Pitt Street, Suite 202, Cornwall, ON K6J 3P4; 3. email inmemoryofjohnearle@gmail.com for the bank account number and deposit at any Bank of Montreal location; or, 4. Via the fundly page https:/ / fundly.com/ in-memory-of-john-earle

Also, as expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or The Agape Centre would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be left at www.mjohnsullivanfuneralhome.com

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Music Mat inee wit h Mike & Gil l es from 3 pm to 7 pm. Royal Canadian Legion, 415 2nd St. W. 2nd Annual Fishing For Special Needs from 10 am to 2 pm at Gray's Creek Marina, 18045 County Road 2.

Proceeds to the Include Me Inn Activity Center.

RIBFEST CONTINUES Fundraiser for fire victimes Beth and AJ 8pm at the Navy Club. $5 per person. Light Lunch.

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Casino du Lac Leamy Casino Bus Tripdeparting 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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A Del i g h t f ul B ea n Sa l a d & so me i n t er est i n g t i ps...

My vegetable garden is just over-flowing with lovely crisp lettuce, kale, Swiss chard, beans and zucchini. I have been making many kinds of salads to enjoy during our HOT summer days. When I was a child, growing up in the fifties, there was no air conditioning. Mum's made cool lunches and suppers of different salads and cold leftover cooked meat, sliced.

CONFETTIBEANSALAD

METHOD: -In a saucepan: heat the white sugar, canola oil, apple cider vinegar, Kosher salt and ground black pepper. Heat this until the sugar is dissolved. Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the dressing to cool a bit.

You can use any kind of canned bean you like. What is so good about this salad is the dressing. The apple cider vinegar is very mild giving the salad a delicate flavour. This is an easy salad to prepare and a great addition to bring along to a summer BBQ get together.

-Drain the canned beans, rinse well to remove any salt, and drain them again. Place them in a large bowl.

-Core and seed the peppers and cut them into a small dice.

Chop the red onion and the celery into small pieces. Add them into the drained beans in the bowl.

INGREDIENTS:

-Pour the cooled dressing over the beans and vegetables. Toss to mix well. -Cover with plastic wrap and keep your salad refrigerated. It will keep for about 5 days easily. ENJOY!

2- 19 oz. cans mixed salad beans 1- 14 oz can green beans (or fresh garden beans, cooked) 1- 14 oz. can wax beans (or fresh garden beans, cooked) 1/ 2 cup white sugar 1/ 3 cup Crisco canola oil 1/ 3 cup Braggs organic apple cider vinegar (We carry this excellent vinegar at my store, Sharyn's Pantry.)

1 tsp. Kosher salt 1/ 2 tsp. ground black pepper 1 each: sweet red, yellow and orange pepper 1 large red onion 2 ribs of celery

Just practical meals, with salads, planning leftover meats, not heating up the house using the stove. The same applies now.

Make devilled eggs, potato salad, salad supreme linguini salad and this lovely bean salad. You can BBQ any meat or fish or chicken to your taste. Just try to keep cool and enjoy each beautiful summer day! Read these interesting tips to help you out in the future. Enjoy a great week!

SOM EINTERESTINGTIPSFOR YOU : -Freeze grapes and pl ace t hem in your wine gl ass al ong wit h your wine. They will keep your wine cool without watering down the wine. Then when your wine is gone, enjoy the nice cold grape.

-To st op pesky wasps f rom f l ying int o your beverage gl ass, just invert a cupcake paper over the top of your glass, make a small hole in it to insert a drinking straw. -Use a can opener to open those annoying blister packs

which seem to be around anything you purchase anymore. What a good Idea!

-Use a cut piece of a pot at o t o easil y and saf el y remove a broken l ight bul b. -Place rubber bands over the ends of a coat hanger, your blouse or dress won't slip off the hanger.

-Use whit e chal k t o remove grease st ains f rom cl ot hing. Simply rub white chalk over the affected area and wash the clothing as normal. The chalk will absorb the grease and be washed away during the wash cycle.

SHARYNTHOMPSON,Owner of SHARYN'SPANTRY- a family-runbusinessfor 34 years.

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Ri bf est i s once agai n t ak i ng ov er Lam our eux Par k t hi s Week -End Story by Julia Lucio

Cornwall, Ontario ? The Cornwall Seaway Lions are proud to announce their finalized entertainment line-up for Ribfest 2015.

The popular sizzling summer festival, sponsored once again by Ontarioeast.net, is happening this Friday at Lamoureux Park on Cornwall?s beautiful scenic waterfront.

The Seeker is the proud Media Sponsor of Ribfest and will be present on site. ?We?re happy to bring Rib Dinners to the public this year,? said Julia Lucio, Seeker Editor. ?Every day of Ribfest, we?ll be giving away 3 dinners. All you have to do is like our page on facebook, then fill the form on our website and you could win!?

Kicking off the festival on Friday is local singer and songwriter Grace Willison.

Headliners include AC/ DC Who Made Who on Friday, KISS Sonic Boom on Saturday and Ridin Shotgun on Sunday. ?We?re very excited with the bands we?ve booked this year,? said Phil Shorey, event chair. ?We?ll be rocking the park, no doubt!?

In addition to great entertainment, Award Winning Ribbers and a wide variety of other food vendors, sponsors, and exhibitors will be offering their goods and services for sale ?All of last year?s Ribbers are back for 2015,? added Shorey. ?Be prepared for the great smell of BBQ to take over the city once again!?

Here is your complete event lineup: Fr id ay Jul y 2

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Canada?s nast iest pol it ical cart oonist Aisl in visit s Cornwal l Art icl e / Int erview and Phot o by Jason Set nyk

Cornwall Ontario -- Terry Mosher, known by his pen name Aislin, has been a political cartoonist for the Montreal Gazette since 1972 and he is still published in that newspaper today.

He visited The Art Gallery in Cornwall in preparation for an exhibit that will take place from September 16, 2015 to October 3, 2015.

His prints, books, and t-shirts will be for sale.

Terry Mosher will be visiting the gallery on Saturday September 19, 2015 to meet and greet the public. The art show will also feature other local cartoonist from the area including Frank Burelle.

Aislin graduated from the École des Beaux-arts in 1967, and paid for art school by drawing caricatures and portraits on Rue du Trésor in Quebec City for tourist. Soon after he landed his first newspaper job as a political cartoonist for the Montreal Star before eventually joining the Gazette.

Aislin has an impressive portfolio of published work as a freelance cartoonist. His drawings and cartoons have appeared in Time Magazine, The New York Times, Canada's Reader's Digest, The Atlantic Monthly, Harper's, and Punch just to name a few.

Here is an interesting piece of trivia: Aislin created the original artwork for the board game Trivial Pursuit.

He was also the recipient of two National Newspaper Awards and he was also the youngest person to be inducted into Canada?s News Hall of Fame.

Aislin's pencil has also created some controversy. He was the first artist in Canadian history to have his work denounced by a Member of Parliament. In 1993 MP Robert Layton stated that his work was "a crime against fundamental Canadian values of decency and mutual respect" in the House of Commons.

Great art is often controversial.

FIVE QUESTIONS WITH AISLIN Here is Jason Setnyk's interview with Aislin (Terry Mosher):

1 - You are described as Canada's nastiest political cartoonist, why is that?

Those aren't my words. I don't know if it is nasty so much as I like to take chances. When I was younger I was a real rascal in terms of snubbing

my nose at the system. I don't know if I do it as much anymore but occasionally I do. It's very important I think that cartoons be a part of the public discussion, otherwise you are boring people, and that is not a good thing to do. So occasionally if you are a little bit controversial, or you're thumbing your nose at things, that is probably a good thing.

2 - Over the past forty years who has been your favourite politicians to cover?

It always depends on eras. In the beginning I was very fortunate starting out. I had Pierre Trudeau, Jean Drapeau who was Mayor of Montreal, René Lévesque who was Premier of Quebec, so they were tremendously interesting times especially with the development of the real Quebec debate. At that time I suppose my favourite politician to draw would have been René Lévesque with Jean Drapeau coming a close second. But then in the 80s came Brian Mulroney and he rapidly became a favourite target if you will. Especially with the controversy over a number of things such as free trade and so on. I knew Brian quite well so I felt like I almost owned him in terms of cartooning him and being an English Montrealer.

Then in the 90s it was more Jacques Parizeau, Lucien Bouchard, and my personal favourite Louise Beaudoin who was the Language Minister in Quebec. I began drawing her in leather outfits with whips and chains like a dominatrix. That was a hugely popular series for about five, six, seven years. More recently, of course, it has been Stephen Harper and a whole series of Liberal leaders. It's interesting how each era takes on different personalities and almost a different approach.

3 - What makes political cartoons so funny and entertaining. Why do people enjoy them so much?

I think a big part of it is how cartooning came about. It was the turn of the last century when political cartooning really began to thrive. They had these big boring editorial pages with nothing on them except rows and rows of print and no one was reading them. Someone decided in the 1890s, lets illustrate these editorials, perhaps draw the eye to the page a little bit more. Well it backfired on them because rapidly the cartoons became far more popular than the editorials and still are today. I think it is a focal point, a resting stop for the reader of a

newspaper. Now more so on the web where you expect a momentary hit of entertainment or amusement or anger or whatever it happens to be and people start to look forward to that particular spot. It can happen to anybody, Rob Rogers in Pittsburgh, or any number of other people. They have their audience as I do in Montreal, and people start to look forward to that particular point of view. That's why I'm saying you have to surprise them, and you have to refresh yourself all the time, and you can't bore people with that spot, that soapbox we have in the middle of the newspaper.

4 - Has Social Media changed how cartooning is being done?

Sure, dramatically. The internet itself has changed. I now draw cartoons more for how they appear on a computer screen or hand held device than how they appear in the printed newspaper. You have to have a lot less detail, it has to be very dramatic, it has to jump off the page, dramatic use of colour, minimum of words, another words 'boom'! People use to spend ten to twelve seconds looking at a political cartoon in the editorial pages of a newspaper, now it is two-three-four seconds, if even that on a hand-held device. You have to be quick, and you have to be eye catching, often it helps if you are absolutely brutal.

5- What are your thoughts on visiting Cornwall and displaying your work here?

I think it is fun. The thing is communities have satellites. Cornwall like it or not is very much a satellite of Montreal, Ottawa, and even as far away as Kingston and Toronto. So it is fun to reach out. I've done this in other communities, where I've gone out into the townships, where I've gone to Hudson, or far away as Ottawa, and spoken to people, and in fact had exhibitions. I think it is a good idea to reach out and see what is there. We're going to find out who is here in Cornwall.

Thank you for the interview Terry Mosher.

THE EXHIBIT WILL TAKE PLACE FROM September 16, 2015 to October 3, 2015 with Aislin (Terry Mosher) visiting the gallery on Saturday September 19, 2015.

More information about the exhibit will be announced at a later date.

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__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ there are a few very scenic areas, just tucked out of view from the main park area.

One of these is the Rotary Eco-Gardens.

This is a little oasis of nature, hidden for the most part by trees. It has been described as an environmental oasis where native plants grow in abundance and a small creek runs with Chinook salmon and rare cutlip minnows. You will find it at the West end of the park, just north of the Rotary gazebo. The creek that flows past also offers a number of scenic and fun locations, perfect for a picnic, or even a dip in the water on a hot day. Just beyond the gazebo is a small pond where the creek empties out, before flowing into the St. Lawrence, and this is also a natural area with native wild plants. Just over the footbridge, north of the gazebo, is a trail that follows the creek, and this trail offers picnic areas and a couple of spots where you can take a dip in the creek on a hot day.

All of this is basically hidden from view, but provides a fun and 'off-the-beaten-path' kind of feel. You're still right here in Cornwall, yet it feels as though you are at a swimming hole many miles away.

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Hey there to all of you Cornwallites reading the most positive and informative Seeker paper this week. Lately, we seem to be stuck in 'spring' mode, rather than summer, with lots of rainy days, but we do have some nice ones to enjoy between the cloudy ones.

Despite the weather, I hope you are enjoying the summer, especially those who have time off to enjoy family outings. I was able to visit Marineland with one of my daughters and her children, as she decided to drive there for a holiday outing. Despite the distance, the drive went by quickly enough and we got to take in a lot of the scenery, as my daughter chose the scenic routes rather than the main highways for most of the trip.

Having said that, I want to emphasize that we have plenty of attractions closer to home.

Cornwall abounds with lovely and scenic locations, and a number of attractions that are not too far away. With a car and a bit of money, anyone can go to Upper Canada Village.

NO MONEY? How about the free beach at the end of Avonmore Road, just west of the city?

While you're there, don't forget to visit Ault Park, home of the Lost Villages Museum. The Lost Villages celebrate our own history of the Seaway, and is a mini version of Upper Canada Village. Best of all, it's FREE! (But please donate if you can) If you're short on gas money, you can plan a double outing, and visit both the Lost Villages and the beach on the same day. It's a great way to stretch your dollars and have a full day of summer vacation at the same time.

NO CAR? If you have a bike, you can travel along the waterfront trail, and perhaps pack a picnic lunch.

There are countless places to the west of Cornwall, and Grey's Creek to the east, where cyclists can rest and relax with good friends, or by themselves. Our Waterfront Trail extends all the way to Niagara-on-the-Lake, but if you're not up for such a ride, what about cycling to our own Power Visitor Center? It's full of interesting facts and displays, and you can lock your bike outside before heading home, or venture farther along the trail. The trail will take you past Guidon Park and on towards the West, with some challenging hills before you reach the Lost Villages.

NO BIKE? How about walking or taking the bus?

Cornwall has a beautiful waterfront, and a visit to Lamoureux Park can be a fun outing if you slow down and look around. Whether you are looking for a location to take photos, a spot for a picnic, a dip in the water, or a place to view wildlife, there is more to Lamoureux Park than meets the eye. Most of us know of the park as the location for the large events that have taken place, such as Ribfest, Lift-Off, annual Canada Day festivities, Arts in the Park and more. But

Whil e we're discussing summer, l et 's t al k about Photo by Jason Setnyk. sunscreen.

Did you know that Cornwall Ontario - Here is a long exposure of the sunscreen may War monument and water fountain at night. The not be as lights to this water fountain were installed at the effective as once start of summer. thought?

Most contain zinc oxide and/ or titanium dioxide, and these are carcinogenic. Also sunscreen prevents the body from producing Vitamin D, a known cancer-fighting natural substance. In fact, optimizing your vitamin D levels could help you to prevent at least 16 different types of cancer including pancreatic, lung, ovarian, prostate, and skin cancers. Am I asking you to stop using sunscreen, and go out and get a sunburn? Absolutely not! But a 'healthy tan' obtained gradually is the best defense against getting a sunburn, and also helps the body defend itself against many diseases, as the Vitamin D produced is very beneficial.

Sunscreen may block the sun, but it also blocks the greater benefit of enjoying a little and you'll become very attractive in the process! summer sunshine which your body uses to produce So get out there, enjoy the summer, be careful with Vitamin D. If you MUST be out in the blazing sun, the sunscreen, go on a picnic, ride your bike, or go for sunscreen is still a good idea, but if you can alternate a walk. Four months from now, you might be between sun and shade, and get a gradual amount of shoveling snow! It seems that most memories are sun over the course of the summer, I recommend not made in the good weather, so get outside and do using sunscreen, and soaking up the health benefits something memorable, even if it's a picnic by of the sun. yourself. Here are five words of advice that if TIP OF THE WEEK: Here are some rules to help you to followed, will make our short summer seem longer: make things happen: 1. If you don't think you can do Pack more fun into it! it, you cant. 2. If you don't believe you're worth it, Unt il Next Week: May you always have enough you aren't. 3. If you try to forget about your failures, SUNSHINE to keep you healthy, PLACES to go and you won't learn anything. 4. If you think you're visit, WORK to keep you grounded and FUN to keep unattractive, you are right. 5. And if you choose to you young. believe the OPPOSITE of these things, you will accomplish anything you put your mind to, you'll feel Marlene Baker of www.fashionography.ca & worthy, you'll grow and benefit from your mistakes www.photodreams.ca

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For more smart ideas and to follow the smart movement, follow Kathy on Twitter at Smart_Kitchen and her website www.livethesmartway.com and www.livethesmartwayexpo.com

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4 Foods you MUST Avoid at ALL cost s ? Gl ut en Free or Not # 1. A lcohol IN all f or ms .

The liver is your body?s BIGGEST fat burning organ. When you ingest alcohol, you liver stops metabolizing fat and works on filtering out the alcohol as alcohol is seen as a poison to the liver. So you not only get the extra liquid calories from alcohol, you ALSO lost precious fat burning time while the liver is busy filtering the alcohol out of the body. Then, when you do add it back in, stick to only 3 standard drinks PER WEEK. Optimally none at all.

# 2. Juice. In all f or ms.

H ere are 3 incredible g lut en f ree recipes t hat I want t o share wit h t he readers of "The Seek er." They ar e m ade w ith w hole foods and taste? delicious!

Li m e an d Sea Sal t Avocado Hu m m u s (I absolutely love avocados!)

Not onlyaretheyhearthealthydueto their healthy fat content,but they are also the perfectsolutionfor dry skin.

The combinationof lime zest, sea salt and the creaminessof the avocadopureedwith chickpeaswill makethisyour go to recipe!

I NGREDI ENTS 1 (15 oz.) can chick peas,w ell dr ained

I don?t care if it says ? 100% ? natural, pure or ? No Added Sugar.? It is straight liquid candy. Gluten free or not. We were never designed as humans to drink in one shot the juice of 10 oranges without the fibre from the whole fruit. Never ever.

2 m edium r ipe avocados, cor ed and peeled

The sugar causes a spike in your blood sugar and when it drops, you body stores more body fat and in turn craves more sugar. No more juice.

Period.

½ teaspoonof lim e zest (just take a lim e and gr atethe peel on a cheesegr ater )

3 Tbsp. each of olive oil, fr esh lim e juice and tahini

2 clovesgar lic,peeledand cr ushed

# 3 Fancy Cof f eeDr ink s,Pop ,Ener g yDr ink s.

A N YTH IN Gt hat isn?t w at er ,p laincof f ee,her balt eas or t eas.It blows my mind how many people drink their calories.

Many fancy coffee drinks will have as much fat, MORE sugar and calories than a whole Big Mac Meal from McDonalds!

BUT because it is in liquid form, you just don?t think of it like that.

These drinks do not provide you anything except with a false surge of energy that will only leave you depleted, cause hormonal imbalance and create more sugar cravings.

Instead? Drink water. You will save a whole pile of money too!

# 4. W hit e Flour , W hit e Rice Flour . A ny t hing !!

White flour, white rice flour or enriched wheat flour( white flour with synthetic vitamins sprayed on top) or enriched white rice flour will do one thing? . It will cause you to CRAVE more sugar.

This product is devoid of any nutrition, fiber, vitamins or minerals and will only cause you to CRAVE more sugar and will deposit belly fat. Pure and Simple.

Many gluten free processed foods are made with high amounts of white rice flour and sugar- avoid!

Instead choose whole grains like quinoa, teff, oats, sorghum and so many more!

½ teaspoon each of sea salt, cum in, cayenne pepper and fr eshly gr oundblack pepper DI RECTI ONS Pulse chickpeas, avocados, olive oil, tahini,lim e juice, lim e zest, gar lic and all spicesin a food pr ocessoruntil sm ooth.

Ser vew ith fr esh veggiesDi d you k n ow ?

Avocadosare actually a fruit! They are fibre rich providing10 grams of fibre in just one avocado!(2 slicesof wholewheat or gluten free bread only give 4 gramsof fibre)

Ch ocol at e Ch i p Zu cch i n i Br ow n i es Eat Vegetables Like it is your JOB is what I like to say!

Here is a fun way to use this season?s zucchini!

Delicious chocolate chip packed zucchini oat brownies made without flour and flavoured with chocolate and vanilla!

No one will ever know they are eating vegetables!:) M a kes 24 bite sized br ownies.

I NGREDI ENTS 1/2 cup all natur al alm ond butter / sunflow er seed butter or peanut butter 1/4 cup honey or pur e Canadian m aple syr up 1/2 cup applesauce

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2 teaspoonsof vanilla 1/2 cup unsw eetened cocoa pow der 3/4 cup gluten fr ee oats ( or r egular oats if not gluten intoler ant)

1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1 1/2 cups shr edded zucchini 3/4 cup dar k chocolate chips I NSTRUCTI ONS 1. Pr eheat oven to 350 degr ees F. Line a baking pan w ith par chm ent paper or coconut oil.

2. Place oats in blender or food pr ocessor and pr ocess until finely gr ound.( like a flour ) 3. In a lar ge bow l cr eam together nut butter, applesauce, honey/m aple syr up and vanilla until sm ooth. Add in zucchini, cocoa pow der, gr ound oats, baking soda, and sea salt; m ix .

Gently fold in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips. Pour batter into pr epar ed baking pan and spr inkle r em aining chocolate chips over the top. Bake for 30 m inutes. Enjoy!

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I absolutely adore this salad and make it at least once per week. A perfect option for any vegan guest you may have at a BBQ! SALAD 1 large bunch of coriander, chopped

DRESSI NG

1 sm all squar e container of cher r y tom atoes (halved or quar ter ed)

Zest of 1 lim e ( just gr ate the peeling of the lim e on a cheese gr ater )

1 m edium r ed onion, chopped

Juice of 1 gr een lim e

1 can of black beans ( 355 m l, dr ained)

1 tbsp of lim e or lem on juice

1 can of sw eet cor n 2 r ipe avocados (peeled, pitted and diced) M ix all of the above in a lar ge bow l. If you need to up the volum e a bit, you can easily add another can of black beans or cor n. If you have to double it though you w ill need to double the dr essing.

4 tbsp honey or agave nectar if vegan 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp pepper ? cup olive oil M ix the dr essing ingr edients together and add to the salad ingr edients and gently stir.

Optim al to allow to sit in fr idge for 1 hour.

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Photo by Jason Setnyk Photography Kinsmen Cornwall WaterFest will be making a big splash at the historic Cornwall Canal on Saturday, August 8th. This year marks the sixth year since the festival?s debut and it looks like we are in for another fun-filled day for SD&G residents, all in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation. This free event will offer something for the entire family: The popular Dragon Boat RacesThe NEW Dragon Boat Tug of WarLive EntertainmentArtFest featuring local artisansThe Kid?s Tent with entertainment and face paintingGreat food and much more!

Kinsmen Cornwall Waterfest is also offering a free Kinsmen pancake breakfast to all participants and attendants as well as a Kinsmen Corn Roast and BBQ. Kinsmen Cornwall Waterfest are still accepting Dragon Boat teams to join the races! All teams have a race complement of 20 paddlers plus 1 drummer. Challenge yourself by joining a team and taking part in the Dragon Boat Races or joining one of our community boats to represent Cornwall. ?This will be Desjardins Dragons 4th year participating in the races! It?s a great way for us to team build to better serve our members and clients? says team captain Shawn Filion of Caisse Populaire. Team captain of NAV CANADA Dragons, Joey Losier, says, ??The Kinsmen Cornwall Waterfest is awesome! We believe that this is a wonderful way to bring co-workers, family and friends together in a fun activity. We are able to enjoy the beautiful Cornwall waterfront while we get to compete in a friendly way with great dragon boat teams?.

The proceeds raised from the event will go towards implementing Automated External Defibrillator (AEDs) throughout the area and life-saving Heart and Stroke research. There are over 200 AEDs located across Cornwall, Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry, as well as Prescott-Russell and Akwesasne. Last year, three local men were saved thanks the AEDs implemented in local public places. ?The nature of Waterfest blends wonderfully into what the Heart and Stroke Foundation is all about,? declares Cindy Rowe, area manager, ?Physical activity can be a lifesaver ?? literally. When you?re physically active, you can dramatically lower your risk of heart disease and stroke?.

For more information on this free family event please visit www.cornwallwaerfest.ca or call 613-938-8933

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M O RREL ORGANIZING A BAR AND WINE CELLAR Organizing A Bar Talk to bartenders and whoever plans to use the bar regularly to determine the most efficient placement of the alcohol bottles. Also visit bars and check their set up.

- Place the most popular alcohols on the most accessible shelves, e.g., rum, vodka, tequila and gin. Place rarely used spirits on higher shelves. Store on the same shelf/ drawer all drink mixers ingredients.

- Group different types of the same spirit together. Organize the bottles based on the list of drinks you serve to your guests.

- Ensure your bar looks attractive. For example, if you have a shelf with a light, place a clear-colored bottle over the light source. Display all bottles facing forward for your guest to read the labels and see what's available.

- Display your glassware, rim side down ensuring they are dust-free unless you have a closed shelf. Glasses normally used in a bar: highball, martini, brandy, liqueur, old-fashioned, red and white wine, beer pilsners or mugs.

- Keep bar equipment and accessories together in easy reach drawers or organize them in a bar caddy. The following list is the type of bar equipment normally used: blender, long-handled and measuring spoons, serving tray, mixing glass, shaker, strainer, jigger, ice bucket, tongs, bottle opener, corkscrew, paring knife, small cutting board, bar caddy, snack bowls, cocktail napkins, dish towels and coasters.

- Chill beer in the refrigerator or store beer mugs in a freezer for an extra frosty touch.

- Remember you are responsibl e f or your guest s if t hey are drinking at your house.

So ask f or t he keys of t hose guest s !

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GRANT A Guy Hair Pl ace

Kings and Little Ones("A Guy Hair Place") is set to open on August 1st and the name could not be more fitting. This is not your average barber shop and, as the name implies, each customer's experience can be compared to a "spa day" for men as the men will be treated like a King. Owner Josh Casselman (pictured right) has been hard at work behind the scenes preparing the shop which will feature hot towel shaves and quality haircuts in a guy environment. Not only is the business tastefully decorated with items related to sports, gaming sports, collectibles and vintage items but televisions adorn each station and plans are in the works to offer BBQ food and beverages on-site as well as live acoustic music. Many shaving products will also be available for purchase. The l ocal downt own shop l ocat ed at 231 Pit t St reet will feature 7 female barbers ready to provide men of all ages with a wonderful experience. Children are welcome and Josh has made sure they have a pleasant environment as the shop is equipped with tablets and television screens to keep them occupied as well. Staff are busy preparing and training in the next two weeks to officially open on August 1st. Dan Allaire, BOOM 101.9 radio host was in the shop recently and was a willing volunteer to offer up his beard for some training as shown here.

Shop hours are Monday to Friday 10 am to 8 pm and Saturday & Sunday 8 am to 5 pm. Visit www.KingsAndLittleOnes.ca for more information.

SOM ETHING DIFFERENT ...

By Emma Mel drum, special t o t he Seeker The Glengar r y Pioneer M useum in Dunvegan tr ied som ething differ ent on Sunday, July 19th.

For the fir st tim e, it r an a Celtic Fair. W ith over 300 people in attendance, the event could cer tainly be called a success.

Visitor s w er e tr eated to Celtic m usic thr oughout the day by per for m er s like Jesse Fer guson and Les M usiciens Celtiques. Vendor s set up shop under tents, selling item s like w oodw or k , m etalw or k , jew eller y, and soaps. Ther e w hiskey tastings, sam ples of haggis fr om the Glengar r y Highland Gam es Com m ittee, and infor m ation booths about genealogy and local ar chives.

Or ganizer s ar e not yet sur e w hether the event w ill be r epeated again next year. All those w ho w er e pr esent last Sunday w ill likely be hoping that it w ill!

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Focus Ar t Association is adding a cr eative dim ension to the popular Ribfest. The association is staging an outdoor galler y for show and sale, featur ing ar tw or k by their m em ber s.

Rose Desnoyer s, Past Pr esident of Focus Ar t stated, ?W hen the Boar d decided to pr om ote itself by being pr esent at the lar gest happening held in Lam our eux Par k , it w as in fact doing so to pr om ote the ar tists. The venue is not galler y quality yet it is an oppor tunity to show case som e of the finest local ar t to thousands of people.?

In addition, w e have or ganized an ar r ay of activities to engage Ribfest par ticipants. These a ctivities a r e fr ee a nd enjoya ble for a ll a ges.

- Tr y you r h an d at dr aw i n g t h e ?du de? ? a couple of Cor nw all ?finest? fir e fighter s w ill be on hand to m odel for the public - Cr eat e a gr af f i t i ? an oppor tunity to expr ess your self w ith chalk - Decor at e h azm at su i t ? yes, HAZM AT SUIT, and they have 10 of them for you to flex you ar tistic m uscles - Pai n t t h e pi gs ? colour ing fun for the w ee ones or the young at hear t

You will a lso find other a r tistic per for ma nces on site: - Outdoor painting dem onstr ation - Soap stone car ving - Com pr essor ar t - M ar ionette show If you should find your ar tistic soul inspir ed by all these activities, visit the tent and lear n m or e about becom ing a m em ber.

The Focus Ar t tent is located ea st of the Ba ndshell.

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