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My "Al l American Week" t rip A few weeks ago, I told you about my upcoming trip to North Carolina and how I would get to play army wife as I accompanied my husband to his military reunion.

Now, I am sitting right in the middle of it.

I met a lot of people on this trip, some decent, other not so much, and I heard stories that you would not believe even if I told you.

There is something profound about history in general, but there is something even more profound about American Military History.

It's a strange story and a somewhat paradoxical one.

It's a story where the heroes go abroad to defend and liberate the oppressed, while persecuting and oppressing the poor on their own turf. Americans are always ready to stand up against any injustice they feel is happening in the world. Yet racism is witnessed at home on the streets every day.

The military is inclusive of all, welcomes and accepts all men and women alike while at the same time treating people differently based on their skin colour, gender or sexual orientation.

As I sat and participated in countless mundane discussions, hearing stories of the past, I witnessed old timers telling black jokes in front of a non-white audience and military people totally disrespecting their commander in chief, comparing him to an ape. I was taken aback. I thought: "It's one thing to make fun of the President if you are a civilian,

but doesn't military personnel, past and present, have a duty to show him respect no matter what?"

But like in Bizarro World, all these troops, females and males, straights and gays, black and whites, Democrats and Republicans live together in harmony, regardless of their affiliations, and work together towards the same goal: keeping America safe.

And as I sat in front of the massive memorial display, a football field filled with the combat boots and ID badges of fallen soldiers, It sunk in. While in uniform, a soldier is a soldier first and foremost. A white supremacist will die for his black brother in arms. A Christian who condemns homosexuality will overlook his comrade's sexual preference. A Democrat will ignore the Republican's ignorance.

Say what you will, American Soldiers have a bond that defies comprehension. Once a soldier, always a soldier.

The mystical bond of brotherhood makes all men brothers -Thomas Carlyle

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Const ruct ion t ender approved f or spl ashpad in Riverdal e Park Pl ans are beginning t o t ake shape f or t he new spl ashpad in Riverdal e Park.

The splashpad ? the third such facility in Cornwall ? will be located east of the existing playground structure.

It is hoped the facility will be operational by the middle of August.

At the May 24th City Council meeting, Council awarded the splashpad construction tender to Grant Marion Construction of Cornwall. Work is expected to begin on site as soon as this week.

Construction fencing will likely be installed this week. In addition, work on the electrical components of the project will likely begin this week. This will

cause temporary disruptions to the lighting for the nearby tennis court. The tennis court lights will be out of service during the construction of the splashpad and they will be returned to service as soon as possible. ?We know residents are excited to see this new addition to Riverdale Park,? said James Fawthrop, Division Manger of Parks and Recreation. ?We have worked hard to accelerate the tendering process in order to get the splashpad operational for a portion of this summer.?

Funds for the new splashpad in Riverdale Park were incorporated into the 2016 City budget.

Regist rat ion underway f or 2016 Act ive Transport at ion Chal l enge It?s time to take the challenge - the Cornwall & Area ActiveTransportation Challenge that is!

From June 5th to 11th, residents and workplaces are invited to participate in the 3rd annual Cornwall & Area Active Transportation Challenge (part of the national Commuter Challenge).

The weeklong event encourages residents and workplaces from Cornwall and area to use active and sustainable forms of transportation to get where they need to be. Active and sustainable forms of transportation include things like walking, cycling, rollerblading, jogging, using a scooter, taking transit, carpooling or telecommuting. ?This year, we?re shaking things up a bit ? we?re challenging participants to log more active and sustainable trips and we?re getting workplaces more involved with the creation of the recognition award,? says Challenge coordinator Chantal Lalonde, Health Promotion Specialist at the Eastern Ontario Health Unit.

With both an Individual and a Workplace Challenge, participants can either register as part of a workplace team or on their own. Either way, they?ll be helping to keep the Cornwall and Area in first place!

Cornwall Public Library. Attendees can find out more about the Challenge and the prizes that will be available!

Bikes & Badges Event The Cornwall Community Police Bike Patrol Unit is offering a road safety course at St-Lawrence College on Saturday, June 4th from 10am to 1pm. This event is recommended for children between the ages of 6 and 11 but all are welcome. Registration forms can be picked up at 340 Pitt Cornwall Community Police or 330 Montreal rd. East End Station as well as on our site: www.cornwallpolice.ca/ en/ in-the-community/ bikes-badges.html For more information please contact Cst. Casey MacGregor by email at macgregor.c@cornwallpolice.ca

Cl ean Air Day - Free Cornwal l Transit rides Cornwall Transit will be making

At press time, 11 teams and over 50 individuals are registered and the numbers keep growing. Organizers are hoping to get at least 23 teams and over 200 individuals registered.

it easy for residents to participate in the Active Transportation Challenge.

Cornwall Transit will be offering free rides all day long on Wednesday, June 8th as part of its annual Clean Air Day promotion. Residents will be able to ride the bus for free all day long, and the trips can count towards participation in the Commuter Challenge.

The new Workplace Challenge invites workplaces in the Cornwall and area to register a team and encourage their colleagues to be part of it. Teams will be divided into three categories: Small (less than 10 employees), Medium (11 to 99 employees) and Large (more than 100 employees).

Group Bike Ride on t he Recreat ional Pat h As part of the Active

Once registered (either as an Individual or as part of a Workplace Team), participants are asked to log each active and/ or sustainable trip made during the week ? be it for work or leisure purposes.

Residents who register and take part by logging at least three (3) active and/ or sustainable trips during the Challenge will have a chance to win some great prizes, including a 3-month swim pass to the Aquatic Centre, a gift card from Play it Again Sports, Cornwall Transit goodies and more. Plus, the top Workplace Team in each category will be rewarded with a plaque, photo opportunity and bragging rights!

Transportation Challenge the Cornwall Outdoor Club de Plein Air (www.cornwalloutdoorclub.ca) is hosting a fun cycling event for the community.

Participants will cycle to and from Lamoureux Park to Archie?s Golf Course along the City of Cornwall?s beautiful recreation path. Decorate your ride!

Arrive early to sign in. Wear reflective clothing, and bring lights for the ride back in the dark. The group will be leaving from the Bandshell at 8 pm.

Addit ional Inf ormat ion To find out more about Active Transportation Challenge, please visit www.Cornwall.ca/ ATC.

The Challenge is hosted by Active Transportation Group (an Action Group of Transition Cornwall+) with the support of an always growing number of community partners and organizations including the City of Cornwall and the Eastern Ontario Health Unit.

Event s Act ive Transport at ion Chal l enge Kick Of f event Residents and members of the media are invited to join us for the Active Transportation Challenge kick-off on Friday, June 3rd at 12:15 pm on the front terrace of the

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STARTING TOM ORROW - SATU RDAY M AY 2 8 t h - Th r o u g h t o SATU RDAY, JU NE 4 t h The Centr e cultur el de Cor nw all is r eady to star t the Sem aine fr ançaise 2016 to be held fr om M ay 28 to June 4, 2016. Ever yone is w elcom ed to join us for a fun-filled w eek .

It?s a gr eat w ay to celebr ate the Fr ancophones of Cor nw all. Ever yday w ill br ing a new event. Fr om M ay 28 to June 2nd, ever ything w ill be at 510 Second St. East and June 3 and 4, it?s back to Lam our eux Par k .

On M ay 28 at 6:00 pm , a w ine and cheese par ty w ith tw o show s (Les Br issons et le Pèr e Gar neau et les r ats d?sw ope) that w ill br ing you back to the good old Fr ench Canadian Par ties ($25). Then, on Sunday m or ning, M ay 29 star ting at 9:30 am it?s a Pancake and M aple Syr up br eakfast for $5 follow ed by M ission Pyr am id w ith Estelle Far fadelle, a show for childr en follow ed by Andr é Ther iault singing the folk songs. M onday, it?s an after noon of Boar d & Car d Gam es and desser ts. Tuesday an opening r eception for the ar t exposition and on Thur sday: M eet youth gr oups.

Wednesday, its A M eal and a M aster piece at the King Geor ge. You w ill have a gr eat m eal and ar tists to show you how to paint an ar tw or k . ($25).

June 3r d and 4th, Vive Cor nw all is happening at Lam our eux Par k .

Infatables, Little Far m , Childr en?s Cor ner and a show about insects w ill captivate the w hole fam ily and in the evening a show w ith young singer s on m usic fr om the 70s. Ever ything is fr ee. Enjoy!

Satur day, you com e again to Lam our eux Par k and at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm it?s Sam ajam , an inter active m usic show for the w hole fam ily. In the evening Shauit w ill sing fr om his M etis and Fr ancophone?s hear t and soul. Don?t m iss it!

The Sema ine fr a nça ise 2016 is a ha ppening like no other . Ar ts a nd Cultur e, Fr ench?s way to enjoy life, a festiva l ma de for ever yone. Come a nd Have fun with us. You don?t need to spea k Fr ench to enjoy the Fr ench cultur e a nd way of life.

For m or e infor m ation: call 613-932-9106

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Samedi 28 mai: 18h-22h: Gala d?ouverture - Vins & Fromage (billets: 25$) 18h45: Les Frères Brisson 20h: Le Père Garneau et Les Rats d?Swampe

Saturday May 28th: 6pm-10pm: Opening Gala - Wine & Cheese(tickets: $25) 6:45pm: Brisson Brothers 8pm: Père Garneau et les Rats d?Swampe

Dimanche 29 mai: 9h30-13h: Déjeuner crêpes & sirop d?érable (billets: 5$) 12h: Estelle Farfadelle : Mission Pyramide 13h30: André Thériault Lundi 30 mai: 13h30-17h: Jeux de société divers

Sunday May 29th: 9:30am?1pm: Pancake & Maple Syrup Breakfast (tickets: $5) 12pm: Estelle Farfadelle : Mission Pyramid 1:30pm: André Thériault

Mardi 31 mai: 16h?19h: Vernissage Corrid?Art (510 rue Second est) Mercredi 1 juin: 16h30?21h: Repas et chef d?oeuvre (Rest. King George) Billets 25$ Jeudi 2 juin: 16h?19h: Venez rencontrer les groupes pour les jeunes (Scouts, Cadets, etc)Musique par la Garde de la Nativité Vendredi 3 juin: Vive Cornwall 10h-18h: Jeux Gonflables, Petite Ferme, Coin des petits 10h30: Bill Bestiole 13h-13h50: Natation gratuite au Centre aquatique 20h: Raton Lover Samedi 4 juin: Vive Cornwall 9h-12h: Foire des petits Francos (École Marie Tanguay) 10h?18h: Jeux Gonflables, Petite Ferme, Coin des petits 13h-13h50 & 17h-17h50:Natation gratuite Centre aquatique 13 & 15h: Samajam 20h: Shauit

Monday May 30th: 1:30pm-5pm: Board & Card Games Tuesday May 31st: 4pm?7pm: Opening reception for Exposition (510 Second Street East) Wednesday June 1st: 4:30pm?9pm: A meal and a masterpiece (King George Restaurant) Tickets $25 Thursday June 2nd: 4pm ? 7pm: Come meet the following groups:(Boy Scouts, Cadets, etc.) Music by: Garde de la Nativité Friday June 3rd: Vive Cornwall 10am-6pm: Inflatables, Little Farm, Children?s Corner 10:30am: Bill Bestiole 1pm-1:50pm: Free swim at the Aquatic Centre 8pm: Raton Lover Saturday June 4th: Vive Cornwall 9am-12pm: Foire des petits Francos (École Marie Tanguay) 10am-6pm: Inflatables, Little Farm, Children?s Corner 1pm-1:50pm: Free swim at the Aquatic Centre 1 & 3pm: Samajam 8pm: Shauit

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Int erview wit h CJ Ramone of t he RAMONES Live in Ot t awa on June 9t h

Int erview and art icl e by Jason Set nyk Phot o court esy of Fat Wreck Chords.

Ottawa Ontario ? In 1976 the Ramones released their debut album, and one of the songs was entitled ?I don?t wanna go down to the basement?. Punk fans however will want to go down to the basement, chanting ?Gabba Gabba Hey?, to see CJ Ramone live at the House of TARG in Ottawa on Thursday, June 9th, 2016.

Bass player Christopher Joseph Ward, aka CJ Ramone (pictured on the left), joined the Ramones in 1989 filling in after Dee Dee left the band. He remained their bass player until the band called it quits in 1996. The former US Marine, who was already a fan of the Ramones, quickly made his mark on punk rock.

Which was more challenging: Going through boot camp as a United States Marine or replacing Dee Dee on bass as a Ramone? ?Ha! Good question. They were both tough. With the Marine Corps it was physically and mentally challenging. With the Ramones it was more of an internal struggle. I was a huge fan of the Ramones and of Dee Dee, so it was a strange thing to come to terms with replacing him. Eventually he wanted back in the band which made it pretty tough?, CJ recounted.

CJ Ramone appeared on the last three studio albums of The Ramones: Mondo Bizarro (1992), Acid Eaters (1993), and Adios Amigos (1995). He also appeared on three of their live albums: Loco Live (1991), Greatest Hits Live (1996), and We?re Outta Here! (1997).

In addition to playing bass for the Ramones, he was also a vocalist. He sang lead vocals for the Ramones on songs like ?Cretin Family?, ?The Crusher?, ?Strength to Endure?, and a handful of others.

Sadly lead singer Joey Ramone (2001), original bassist Dee Dee Ramone (2002), guitarist Johnny Ramone (2004), and original drummer Tommy Ramone (2014) have all passed away. In 2012, before the death of Tommy, CJ Ramone wrote a beautiful song entitled ?Three Angels? commemorating and paying tribute to Joey, Johnny, and Dee Dee Ramone. It was a challenging subject and something close to CJ?s heart. ?It was actually difficult to write. I was trying for a while. They all had a huge impact on my life, including Tommy who was still alive at the time I wrote the song. I just wanted to say thank you to those guys with a song and explain my relationship with each one. To do that in just one verse each was complicated. It wasn?t a small feat. One day when dropping my daughter off at school the melody and lyrics came to mind. It was the first time I experienced something like that. It was like it was brewing in my self-conscious and it popped out. It is an important song for me and closed a chapter of my life?, CJ divulged.

CJ Ramone, who played in Los Cusanos and in Bad Chopper, keeps the spirit of the Ramones alive by playing under the name CJ Ramone. He hopes playing under the name CJ Ramone will bring positive attention to the Ramones. ?Los Cusanos started while the Ramones were still together. I didn?t want it to be a distraction to the band so I used the stage name of CJ Ward. Bad Chopper was a project to keep me busy doing music. I didn?t feel the songs were good enough yet to live up to the Ramones name. Also at that point in time there was a lot of

attention on the Ramones private lives like Johnny stealing Joey?s girlfriend (which allegedly inspired Joey Ramone to write the song ?The KKK took my baby away?according to a documentary). I am really happy with the songs recorded now. I think touring under the name CJ Ramone will bring positive attention and remind people what made the Ramones great. That is why I?m using the name?, CJ explained.

Backing CJ Ramone on the west coast is guitarist Steve Soto who?s resume includes Agent Orange and the Adolescents, Dan Root who was a guitarist for the Adolescents, and drummer Joe Rizzo who has worked along side Todd Youth (a guitarist for Agnostic Front, Murphy?s Law, Danzig, and Motorhead). Social Distortion drummer David Hidalgo Jr., who is not touring with the band, played the drums in studio for the last album. ?The guys who recorded with me have punk rock history. They are all west coast based. Working with Steve, Dan, and Joe is awesome. We just finished a new record (not titled yet, and no official release date yet). It was completed last Friday (May 13th), and it should be out by years end. There is a different backing band I tour with on the East coast and they?re great too.?

CJ Ramone is signed to Fat Wreck Chords, the record label run by Fat Mike of Nofx. ?It was really a relief to get signed. Since the Ramones retired I didn?t have a record Label. Fat Mike is dedicated to punk rock. Although I haven?t met him or talked to him in person, he signed me. I am a fan of the bands on the label. I look forward to being able to tour with some of them. It?s a good home for me?, asserted CJ. CJ Ramone is looking forward to playing the Ottawa show and he is also looking forward to interacting with fans. ?I played with the Ramones and I was also a fan of the band. I?m still excited to talk about them. So my approach is to be as accessible as possible. I hang out, and I sign autographs. Every show is a celebration of the Ramones. The reason I came back is to rekindle that flame. It feels great?, CJ concluded.

Opening the concert are Broken Gold (featuring members of The Riverboat Gamblers and who are touring with CJ Ramone) and Ottawa punk band GOAT. Sarah Destruction who is a rhythm guitarist and one of the vocalist for GOAT is really looking forward to the concert and sharing the stage with a beloved member of the legendary punk band the Ramones. ?I?ve been a huge fan of the Ramones since I was a kid. It?s a huge honour to share the stage and open up the show for CJ with the band GOAT. Ohio, Paulie, Mikey, and I are all really excited?, says Destruction who spent her teenage years growing up in near by Cornwall Ontario.

The concert takes place at Ottawa?s House of TARG, famous for it?s perogies, pinball, and punk rock. It is located at 1077 Bank Street. Tickets, which are $16 in advance, are available at Vertigo Records, online, or through the band Goat via their Facebook. Doors open at 9pm and the event is 19+. The show is being promoted by Spectrasonic.

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Gi v i n g back ...

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by Sha nnon Fer guson Giving Back . It's w hat w e should all do m or e of but so often, in our hectic lives, w e for get how im por tant it is.

Thankfully, Cor nw all is an am azing com m unity w ho m akes giving back and helping each other so easy. This sum m er , The 1st Annual Alice Fer guson M em or ial Golf Tour nam ent is set to take place Sunday, July 10th at the Cor nw all Golf & Countr y Club and w ith suppor t over w helm ingly pour ing in I couldn?t be m or e gr ateful.

All of the pr oceeds r aised w ill be going to the Tr illium Gift of Life Netw or k . I?m sur e m any people ar en?t fam iliar w ith this or ganization and w hat it is or does and to be honest, I had no clue either until a few year s ago. Until my M om w as suddenly diagnosed w ith a disease called Pulm onar y Fibr osis r equir ing her to get a double lung tr ansplant. The disease isn?t her editar y, ther e ar e no pr e-cur sor s, and doctor s ar e still stum ped as to w hat causes it. Ther e w er en?t m any answ er s for our fam ily w hen my M om found out how ser ious this disease is but w hat w e did lear n a lot about w as or gan donation.

The Tr illium Gift of Life Netw or k educates the public about or gan donation and suppor ts those people and their fam ily m em ber s w ho ar e w aiting on the tr ansplant list. In light of being honest, I can tell you that befor e my M om got sick, I never thought m uch about or gan donation. It kind of w eir ded m e out and I didn?t like to think about it. I w asn?t educated enough about it to r eally feel like it w ould affect m e and the thought of my or gans in som eone else w as too m or bid for m e to open up to. But then, I w as for ced to see the w or ld in a w hole new light and I began to under stand how im por tant being an or gan donor is. I began to lear n than one per son can save up to 8 lives and my M om w as one of them .

In M ay of 2014, my M om under w ent a successful double lung tr ansplant at The Tor onto Gener al Hospital. She w or ked har d to be accepted onto the tr ansplant list and w aited for a year befor e a healthy m atch saved her life. She loved her new lungs so m uch and our fam ily w as so gr ateful to the anonym ous donor w ho blessed my M om w ith the ability to br eathe again. W ithout that donor , I m ay not have gotten the extr a 17 m onths I did w ith my w onder ful m other.

Sadly, my M om passed aw ay at the end of October 2015. Her lungs becam e infected w hile in the hospital and her body w asn?t able to fight it any longer. She w as a fighter and she w as alw ays so kind. She also loved to golf and w as a pillar in the Cor nw all com m unity for m any year s. So, this tour nam ent w ill take place to

honour her life and to r aise m oney for an am azing cause that she suppor ted so m uch. It is taking place on w hat w ould have been her 65th bir thday and I cannot think of a better w ay to celebr ate her life than w ith a city com ing together in her honour.

Ther e ar e alr eady so m any am azing sponsor s on boar d including Boston Pizza, Dair y Queen, Nautica Gr ill & W ine, Best Wester n, Spinal Car e Plus, The Cor nw all Squar e, Seaw ay GM , Hyundai, VitalGlow M edical Aesthetics, Pom m ier Jew eller s, Deke and Squeaks, Rur ban, Beau?s, M olson, 8th on Second, and Scotiabank . As w e w or k together tow ar ds r aising m oney for or gan donation suppor t, I invite you to play in the tour nam ent as w ell.

W ith Door Pr izes, a Silent Auction, Dinner , Enter tainm ent, and so m uch m or e you can be sur e you?ll be having fun know ing you?r e suppor ting a w or thw hile cause.

We ar e still accepting player s (singles, doubles, and four som es) and tickets ar e $100 for golf and dinner , or $40 for dinner only. Hole sponsor s ar e also still w elcom e and only r equir e a pr ize donation. Also, if you or som eone you know w ould like to volunteer on the day of, please r each out. For tickets, sponsor ship inquir ies, or volunteer oppor tunities you can em ail r h oi cem ar k et i n g@h ot m ai l .com or call 613-361-1229. Ther e is also a Facebook event pages and tickets available online at Eventbr ite.

Ther e is no other place in the w or ld I w ould r ather hold this Golf Tour nam ent than r ight her e in Cor nw all, w her e the com m unity tr uly r allies ar ound their ow n and w her e a har d-w or king, single m other can be r em em ber ed for all that she did and all that she w as w hile w e suppor t an or ganization that w as so close to her hear t.

I am sincer ely looking for w ar d to this tour nam ent and even if you cannot attend, please consider becom ing a donor and extending a life at w w w.beadon or .ca Giving back is so im por tant w ithin our com m unity and or gan donation allow s us to give back even after w e ar e gone. Ther e is tr uly nothing better than the Gift of Life.

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TUESDAY, MAY 31 Learn how t o pl ay Mah-jongg - 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The Fl ying Needl es - Knitting for fun. - 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Teen Tuesdays - Join our teens for games & play If you are a young teen, this is for you. - 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1 Apprendre en jouant (0 à 5 ans) - 10 h 30 à 12 h Heure du cont e - Earl y Years Cent re - 10 h à 12 h Bridge - Like to play? - Join us at 6:15 p.m.

THURSDAY, JUNE 2 St oryt ime (f or 3 t o 5 year ol ds) - 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Baby Tal es - 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

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Cornwal l Scrabbl e Are you up to the challenge? - 1:30 pm. to 3:30 p.m.

Dungeons and Dragons For teens and young at heart - 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

Summer Movie Fest ival ?The Longest Ride?

Drama, Musical - Audience: PG Show times: 2 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. & Friday, June 3 @ 2 p.m.

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Cel ebrat e Recovery Fount aingat e Christ ian Assembl y Cornwal l (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 welcome (free coffee, live worship and fellowship) for more information (613 932-0685 or www.f ount aingat e .org Music Wit h Count ry Links From 7 pm to 11 pm. Royal Canadian Legion, 415 2nd St. W. Fish and chips served from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm.

York Cent er Juke Box Mania Music Trivia Night From 6 pm to 11 pm. Agora Canter, 301 McConnell Ave. Tickets: 45$ includes dinner, entertainment, silent auction & prizes. Deadline May 16th. Call: 613.932.4610 ext 12 Fort McMurray Fire Vict im's Spaghet t i Fund Raiser From 11 am to 8 pm. Knights of Columbus downstairs hall, 205 Amelia St. Adults: 10$, children under 10: 5$.

Karaoke wit h Mike Rivet t e - Everyone Welcome-Navy Vets 30 Sixth St. E.

Al l day Spaghet t i f undraiser f or t he Red Cross in support of t he f amil ies impact ed by t he Al bert a Fires A Spaghetti lunch and supper fundraiser brought to you by Members of the Knights of Columbus Cost $10.00 Meals include: Spaghetti plate, coleslaw, coffee or tea All net profits from the meals will be donated to the Red Cross in support of the families impacted by the Alberta Fires. May 27th 2016- 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM At the Knights of Columbus Hall 205 Amelia Street (at the 2nd street intersection)

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MOHAWK INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY FRENCHIES CHEVROLET / FORD present s Modif ied Memorial Cup 50L plus regular show for, Sport sman, Novice Sport sman, Mod Lit es & Bandit s Ad m i ssi o n $2 : 0 Ki d s: $5

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Must ard Seed Garden Concert Hymns, carols performed by the Knox-St. Paul's Choir & friends on Sunday, May 29th at 7 pm.

Knox-St. Paul's Church, 800 12th St. E. Free will offering & refreshments served.

Knight s of Col umbus Famil y Breakf ast From 8:30 am to 12 noon, St. Francis De Sales Parish Hall, 434 2nd St. W. Adults: 7$, children: 3.50$ CORNWALL MOTOR SPEEDWAY - JIMS PERFORMANCE PLUS sponsor of the 25 lap Street Stock Invitational + Complete Program Ad m i ssi o n $1 : 3

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Cornwal l Dist rict Navy Vet s Spring Event s At 1 pm. Darts: May 27th & May 30th at 7:30 pm, Fees: 5$.

TV Bingo played on Tuesdays. 30 6th St. E. Yoga in t he Park Yoga in Menard Park (near Sunrise Acres, Cornwall) will be starting on Monday, May 30th, and will run for 8 weeks (weather permitting). For more info, contact JordanAnn at f it ness4everybody@cogeco.ca

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Encore Educat ion Cent er Spring Program For Adul t s 50+ Choose from 23 classes to enhance your skills or broaden your knowledge. For information, call: 613.937.1525 or visit EncoreSeniors.ca Bereaved Famil ies Adul t Support & Share Af t ernoon From 1 pm to 3 pm, 216 Montreal Rd. Open to anyone who is struggling with the loss of a loved one.

Men's Cancer Peer Support Group Carefor Health & Community Services Cancer Support Network offers a Mens Cancer Peer Support Group meeting every 2nd Tuesday of every 2nd Month beginning in September and ending in June. The time is from 06:30 p.m. - 08:00 p.m. location is 205 Amelia Street Cornwall Ontario. For further information call Carefor Health & Community Services 613-932-3451

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STROKE SURVIVOR SUPPORT GROUP June is Stroke Awareness Month. Meeting will be held at Riverdale Terrace Retirement Residence, 1200 Second St. West. Info: John 613-933-1151 or Deena 613-936-8784. Everyone Welcome!

Moccasin Model Rail road Cl ub Meet ing At 7:30 pm. St. Mathews Lutheran Church, 1509 2nd St. W. All model railroad enthusiasts are welcome to attend.

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Cel ebrat e Recovery Fount aingat e Christ ian Assembl y Cornwal l (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 welcome (free coffee, live worship and fellowship) for more information (613 932-0685 or www.f ount aingat e .org Karaoke wit h Mike Rivet t e - Everyone Welcome-Navy Vets 30 Sixth St. E.

Al -anon - an organizat ion t hat hel ps f amil ies & f riends of al cohol ics.

For meet ings in t he Cornwal l area, 613.937.4880

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Garage Sal e From 8 am to 12 noon. St. John's Presbyterian Church, 28 2nd St. E. Coffee & muffins from 8 am Cornwal l & Dist rict Navy Vet s Music & Dance With A.J. Villeneuve from 3 pm to 7 pm. 30 6th St. E. Vol unt eers Yard & Bake Sal e From 8 am to 12 noon. Chartwell Chateau Gardens, 105 Military Rd., Lancaster Al kal ine Ent ert ainment and The Royal Canadian Legion present A TRIBUTE TO ELVIS with Sylvain Leduc - the best of the 70s. at the Royal Canadian Legion. Doors open 6:30pm - show starts 7:30pm. Tickets $30 at the door. Full info on next page poster Incredibl e Edibl e Pl ant Fest ival 11am to 2pm in front of Justice Building on Pitt. See ad on previous page

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FOR BIGGER AND REDDER TOMATOES: Use 2 tbsp. of our specially priced skim milk powder in each deep hole as you plant your tomato plants. The milk powder acts as calcium to feed the tomato plants. Add a tbsp. of our natural wheat bran as well to prevent cutworms. When they eat the bran, they will explode! These little tricks will give you the best tomatoes ever! Even if you have already planted your tomatoes, do them a favour and add some of the milk powder and bran by just digging carefully down alongside the stem and sprinkling in some milk powder and bran.

MAKE SOME POTATO AND LEEK SOUP I know that I am not alone in this. Ladies shopping in my store tell me they do the same thing as me. Even with our children long gone from home, we still seem to cook as if they were still there. Making large potfuls of soup, stew, etc. This happened again to me. I wanted to make a batch of Blanche's potato leek soup. Except that I had more leeks than called for so I multiplied the recipe 12 times to use all of my leeks. I have laughingly said in the past that I could get hired by the Canadian Army as a cook as I already cook in very large quantities. haha. That being said, this soup is worth making in any quantity. You don't even need to use any cream, milk will do just fine.

I puree the cooked potatoes and leeks and freeze this mixture in ziploc bags. When I want some soup, I just thaw a bag and add milk to thin to the desired consistency. Blanche gave me her recipe many years ago and it is simply the best! Many thanks Blanche! Enjoy a great week!

BLANCHE'S POTATO AND LEEK SOUP INGREDIENTS: (This recipe makes 8 servings. In my pictures, I made 12x this quantity.)

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2 tbsp. butter + 1 tbsp. olive oil 2 cups of sliced leeks, mostly the white part with just a couple of inches of the tender green 4 cups of peeled, diced potatoes 3 cups of chicken broth (use 2 of our organic no salt or MSG chicken bouillon cubes) milk or cream as needed when you are going to eat your soup OR you can use evaporated milk instead of cream for a rich creaminess

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1. Carefully rinse the leeks under cold running water. Leeks

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grow in sand and each layer in the leek plant will hold bits of grit and sand. You have to carefully separateeach layer to remove all of the sand. Once you rinse and slice the leeks, rinse them again to see that there is no sand remaining.You can use a salad spinner here if you wish. Pat the sliced leeks dry with a tea towel.

In a heavy bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven, melt the butter and oil. Add to this the rinsed and sliced leeks. Saute them for 5 minutes,stirring occasionally,until they are softened.

Add to them the peeled and diced potatoes.Stir to combine.

Add the chicken broth (If you are using the organic no salt or MSGbouillon cubes from Sharyn'sPantry,just add 3 cups of water with 2 of the bouillon cubes.) Stir well.

Bring this to a boil and then reduce the heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutesor until the potatoesand leeks are tender.

-Cool slightly.Add ladlefulsof the mixture to a food processor or blender and puree batchesuntil all mixture is smooth.

-If you are freezing any of this puree,cool it completelyand then ladle this into ziploc freezer bags. To do this, I use a 4 cup pyrex measuringcup and open the ziploc bag, fold down the top and place the bag in the measuringcup. The pyrex cup will safely hold the bag, fill to close to the top, lift the bag from the pyrex measuringcup and press the edges to seal completely,pressingout any air as you go along.

-If you plan to eat your soup now, just add the pureed potato and leek mixture to the saucepan and add milk, or cream or evaporated milk to the puree. Add enough milk to give you the desired thickness or thinnessyou like.

-You can season your soup now with salt and pepper to taste. To serve,you can add some chopped parsley or sliced chives sprinkled over top. ENJOY!

SHARYNTHOMPSON, Owner of SHARYN'SPANTRY - a family-runbusinessfor 35 years.

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The show's must go on!!! Last Thur sday night's hor r ible fir e that happened at the Bonnie Glen Pavilion touched the Com m unity of Nor th Glengar r y as w ell as the com m unity her e in Cor nw all. The building has been par t of Nor th Glengar r y for gener ations and as the ow ner of this histor ical place, it's not only m e and my fam ily that w er e hur t fr om the fir e but it's an entir e Com m unity that w as hur t. I saw it in peoples eyes w hen they stopped at the scene. I saw it in the fir e fighter s' eyes also and I'd like to thank all the fir efighter s w ho fought the fir e.

Especially the Nor th Glengar r y fir e depar tm ent.

They fought to keep that building alive. Now it's my job to br ing it back a life! M y pr om ise to the Com m unity is that I'll fight just like the Nor th Glengar r y fir e depar tm ent did. I don't know w hat the futur e w ill br ing but I'll fight! to br ing the Bonnie Glen Pavilion back to w hat it w as!!

For the ma ny people who a r e wor r ied - I wa nt to let you know that the June 10th, 18th a nd July 1st a nd 2nd events will still be ha ppening no matter what.

The Bonnie Glen as been par t of ever yone 's lives in this Com m unity. Now it's the Bonnie Glen that needs our help to br ing it back!

For infor mation you ca n ca ll 613-525-3076 or 613-316-1021 Tha nks for a ll your suppor t!

M ichel Diotte a nd fa mily

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M O RRELL PARTING WITH / SELLING YOUR COLLECTIBLES Part 2 of 2 Things t o Observe When Taking Your It em t o a Deal er If you come across an item that may be a collectible, the first step is to determine its value. Find a dealer that specializes in the item and see if he or she can appraise it for you. Do your homework, ask f or ref erences. Ask a friend or a family member to be present when you meet an appraiser and watch his/ her body language. In this day an age you can never be too careful.

With any items, quality is very important. Just because something is old does not necessarily makes it valuable. The better its condition, the more it is worth. Take a little bit of time to clean up the item; if it is worth something, you?ll get more money if they are more polished.

Col l ect ors.com is an invaluable resource when it comes to getting top dollar for your collectibles. For something worth $1000 or more, you should really get an appraisal.The American Society of Appraisers, the Appraisers Association of America, and the International Society of Appraisers can help you find qualified,l ocal professionals. In addition, you could check out www.statricks.com, a resource for blue book values and price trends for used goods.

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Your Options For Selling Collectibles Private sale Yard or garage sale Auction houses Consignment sales or Consignment stores Online Auctions Online antique stores (or whatever store would sell your collectibles)

Kathleen Morris, RMT 305 Baldwin Ave., Suite 5, Cornwall, On Email: kmkathleenmorris@gmail.com ( 613) 662-5549

Privat e sal e is when you negotiate a sell between you and other parties. This can be done by yourself or through a broker. Brokers usually have a network of buyers and they also know how to negotiate in these situations on your behalf. The more money they can get for your items, the more money for them, usually based on a percentage or on a flat rate.

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Yard sal e - If you are looking to get rid of items that you collected, and are not necessarily valuable. Price the items low enough that they will sell, but not so low that there is no room for haggling. You won?t make as much money as you would if you went through a broker, but the items will move quickly and you?ll have instant cash in your pocket.

Col l ect ibl es auct ions house - The buyers come prepared to buy. You will heave the assurance the items will be sold at true market value exposing them to a large number of pre-qualified prospects.

Auctions create competition among buyers. You know exactly when the auction is held, eliminating numerous and unscheduled showings. You do not have to go through the negotiation process. It ensures an aggressive marketing program that increases interest and visibility.

The Seeker is seen by thousands of people weekly? Our papers are so hot that you often can't find them past Sunday. Ask to see our demographic reach. You will realise that at the Seeker, we reach your TARGET MARKET! Ask our cl ient s! Call Jul ia at 613-935-3763 ext 101 or Mai-Liis at 613-935-3763 ext 102

Consignment st ores might be your next best bet. However, it could take the store a while to sell your items, if they sell, there might be as much as a 50% cut on your merchandise. Those stores might be able to sell your items for more than you would be able to sell them online, and it might be more convenient to let a consignment store sell them than going to the trouble of listing the items yourself.

Bot t om l ine, you just have to decide what works the best for you.

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

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THO M PSO N The Seeker is happy to welcome a new contributor, Craig Thompson, to our team!

Honest , genuine and experienced. I have recently started a Life Coach practice in this area. I am committed to help people of all ages transform their lives. I have extensive training and experience in the human services. I will help you set goals, hold you accountable, and positively encourage you all to move forward in your lives. This service can be offered in person, Facetime or on the phone, or any combination of the three.

Please email me for further details: craig.t hompy17@gmail .com or call (613) 363-3411. FREE First Phone Call consultation.

The Bat t l e Bet ween Guil t and Sel f compassion

I see and hear people every day battling this debilitating feeling.

The best example I can offer is with parental guilt. This modern day affliction can take over any of us parents and caregivers at anytime. My wife and I have experienced it often and work hard at communicating to one another when we feel this way. What we have found to be most successful is allowing ourselves to feel it and then to open a window and release it, metaphorically speaking of course. It can eat you up inside if it isn?t recognized and validated, and released like a balloon sailing off into the sky. And not in the way when your kid accidentally lets go of a balloon and cries, and then you end up buying him/ her another one. Talk about guilt!

It often seems to me that the people who regularly battle feelings of guilt need to be kinder to themselves and the ones who should feel guilt never do. Talk about being ass-backwards, as my Grandfather used to say.

With guilt or any other negative feeling it is so important to not allow it to take you over and become that feeling. I know. I know. Easier said than done. Emotion regulation is such a common challenge with so many people. Once parents and caregivers become able to manage these feelings then we can model and demonstrate for our children effective ways to do so.

My wife and I discussed, debated, and googled what the antidote of guilt was, as it pertains to parenting. The best one we could come up with is self-compassion. Something most, if not all of us need to do each and every day. I have worked with so many children, adolescents, and adults over the years who destroy themselves internally. Be kind to yourselves everyone!

It takes effort and practice.

Please message me with any questions that you would like answered in future columns.

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M ACDO NALD Woul dn?t It Be Great To Pay Of f Your Mort gage Fast er? Part 2 Do you remember the day your parents burned their mortgage documents because it was paid in full and discharged? It was a celebration that few of us expect to experience in our own lives. For many, this isn?t even a realistic goal anymore? but can it be? Here are some more tips that may help you get close to being mortgage free!

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Swit ch your mort gage t o a bet t er rat e. This may or not fit with your situation. A Mortgage Broker can compare the current mortgage rate you qualify for with the rate you are currently paying. There are situations where, even after paying a penalty to get out of your current mortgage, the savings on the rate difference will help you pay your mortgage faster. I would even recommend keeping the same monthly payments you are used to so that you are getting a better rate but paying extra every month. Please consult with a Mortgage Broker before venturing down this path!

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know increasing your mortgage does not sound like a fast way to pay it off but, with discipline, it can be a great idea. The trick is to pay ALL other debts in full with a new mortgage but set the payment amount at the total you are currently paying on all those high interest cards. The extra amount goes directly against principal and your mortgage gets paid faster. Again, this step comes with a warning to consult a Mortgage Broker to make sure the numbers are in your favour. Also, if you choose to follow this step (here?s where the discipline comes), you cannot, under any circumstance, run up the credit cards, loans and lines of credits that you just cleared! That would completely demolish the reason for increasing your mortgage in the first place!! Discipline is required!

6. RRSP cont ribut ion. If you make an RRSP contribution as part of your Retirement Saving plan, use the tax refund to put directly against your mortgage as part of your pre-payment. That is a win-win!

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Make an ext ra mort gage payment . If you put aside a little money from each pay cheque, you can make an extra payment on your mortgage if you haven?t used up your full pre-payment privilege for that year.

Jenni MacDonald (www.jmacdonald.ca) is a Mortgage Broker with Dominion Lending Centres The Mortgage Source (Lic.# 10145). She has over 5 years of experience in the Mortgage Industry and works with at least 40 lenders including banks, credit unions, and private lenders to find the best mortgage for each client. You can contact her by phone or text at 613-551-0639 or via email at jmacdonald@dominionlending.ca

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Laser Cutters/ Engrav ers

In keeping with the MakerSpace theme this month, today's installment is about laser cutters. A laser cutter or laser engraver is a machine that that can cut or etch a wide variety of materials (typically wood, plastic, glass, metal and leather) by using a high power laser beam under the control of a computer program. A laser cutter/ engraver would be used instead of a jigsaw or mechanical etching tool. It can be considerably more precise than a mechanical saw, the only limiting factors being the size of the object to be worked on and the type of material. A typical laser cutter/ engraver has a work area that can accommodate materials that are 24" x 12" and are capable of cutting through acrylic or wood of up to 1/ 2" inch

thick.

In a MakerSpace, the laser cutter/ engraver is typically used to cut material that will be used to make housings, frames, jigs, or boxes. It can also be used to make signs, stencils, artwork, and other items typically made from wood or plastic. Its ability to engrave on glass and metal make it a great tool for personalizing electronic gadgets (cell phones, tablets), awards, name plaques, and novelty items. Laser

cutters/ engravers can cost between $10,000 and $15,000 for a good quality, hobby level device. Due to their nature of operation, the MakerSpace has to be well ventilated and fire-proofed.

The software that many people use to design projects for a laser cutter/ engraver is either Corel Draw or Inkscape. Inkscape is free, open source software, so it is usually the choice of MakerSpaces. The program is easy to learn and there are videos on YouTube that can help a novice. There are also a lot of projects available on-line (Instructables, Thingiverse) for laser cutting and etching. Many of these projects can be modified by using the Inkscape program, helping to eliminate the need to design a project from scratch. A laser cutter/ engraver is often the most used piece of equipment in a MakerSpace because it is considerably faster than a 3D printer and projects are generally very easy to make.

The closest laser cutter/ engraver equipment that is available for public use is probably located in Ottawa; there is one at the Nepean branch of the Ottawa Public Library and also one at My Urban Workshop. A successful MakerSpace will have at least one laser cutter/ engraver available to its members.

Next week: 3D Scanners

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w i th announcement of Cornw al l M usi cf est Article and Photo by Jason Setnyk.

Cornwal l Ont ario -- Local music fans can once again enjoy a large outdoor summer music event and party! Saturday August 20this the official dateof the first annual Cornwall Musicfest that is being hosted at the Nav Centre.

The festival is organized by Jason Mitchell and Davey Bedard of Limelight Entertainment. They have partnered up with the Nav Centre and Corus Entertainment.

"Cornwal l Musicf est is based on a vision of qual it y musical perf ormances, an awesome at mosphere, and f un and enjoyment appropriat e f or a big audience", says co-founder Davey Bedard.

The event is licensed and 19+, and alcoholic beverages will be permitted throughout the festival site.

"The event promises t o f eat ure some of Canada's t op recording art ist s. The of f icial l ine up wil l be announced on June 3rd at an of f icial announcement part y", explains co-founder Jason Mitchell.

The official announcement party takes place on Friday June 3rd at 8pm at the Nav Centre's Jet Set Pub. Admission to the announcement party is free and attendees could win a pair of Boom 101.9 Music Fest VIP Party Zone tickets.

Earlybird tickets can be purchased at the price of $25 each or 2 for $40, $30 in advance or $40 at the gate the day of the show. Earlybird tickets give attendees early access and preferred seating.

For t hose int erest ed in sponsoring t he event or vol unt eering, email cornwal l musicf est @gmail .com wit h submissions or quest ions.

For more inf ormat ion be sure t o l ike and f ol l ow Cornwal l Music Fest on Facebook.

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Circa 1939. Good condition.Asking $850 - negotiable.Cal l 931-2373

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DOWNSIZINGSALE: Coffee table and 2 matching end tables, portable fishing shack (Brand New), outboard motor propellor, 2 Sherwood speakers. push lawnmower - works perfect. Cal l 613-932-4954

FORSALE: Lazy Boy chair, 2 bicycles,a printer,Acer computer with speakers.

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DOWNSIZINGSALE: 7 piece sofa set $100, 1 double sized bed including headboard $40, 1 loungechair with pads $40, 6hp lawnmower $80, Electric grass trimmer $25, Cordless grass trimmer with 2 batteries $50, 1 large steel desk $25, 4 large speakers $25, 1 round lawn table with 4 chairs and an umbrella. Cal l 613-932-2557

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G e ise l PRINCIPAL SPONSORS 2016

PHOTO WALK DOWN THE PATH OF THE BIRD SANCTUARY

FO CUS

The FOCUS ART monthly photo walk is gaining in popularity.

This program began in the fall of 2015.

Interested members and their friends come together on a monthly basis to find inspiration with their cameras. It is usually followed by a social gathering. In April, a group of ten visited the Rotary Eco Gardens, an oasis for people and wildlife alike. Barbara Darling even brought along her pup, Buddy. She also opened her home and hosted an afternoon social.

This month, they visited the Upper Canada Bird Sanctuary. The weather was balmy and the trails were quiet. Not only can you enjoy the tweets and trills of bird songs, you can even attract them to come to you with a handful of bird seeds.Some of the participants seen in the photo are Adele Constantianeau, Libby Cameron, Rivka Waas, Norma O?Collin and Arthur Waas. A light lunch was served at Linda Geisel?s home.

These beaut if ul f ungi can be f ound al ong t he t rail

and they moved to their house in Rivière Beaudette. There they stayed until 1999 when they moved to Cornwall Ontario. It is in Cornwall that Norma and her husband have become active in many different activities.

They belong to the Seaway Seniors Center and have acted in many variety shows including the Glen Productions. Norma still pursues her painting and belongs to the St-Lawrence Group. She shows her work in galleries, craft shows and craft stores.

This l if e l ike ?Carrot s? was sol d minut es af t er t he paint ing was hung

Laundry Day (Sol d) This piece won an Honourable Mention at the 2015 FOCUS ART Juried Show.

WANT TO SHOW YOUR WORK AT THE LODGE? The Lodge welcome local artists to showcase their work. No cost, no commission.

Interested pl ease cont act Linda Geisel via email : l indageisel @gmail .com

NEXT PHOTO WALK If you want to take in some fresh air, enjoy nature and capture a moment in time with your camera, consider joining them on their next walk. They will be meeting on Wednesday June 15, 10:30 am at the St. Andrew Catholic Church parking lot. For more information, pl ease cont act Kat hl een Morin at 613-861-0514.

ART EXPRESSION D?ART PRESENTS

Norma O?Col l in

POTLUCK DINNER PLANNED FOR LAST MEETING OF THE YEAR FOCUS ART members will be concluding their year by enjoying an evening of socializing and sharing. A Trading Post will be set up for members to donate or trade art supplies. Location: Centre Charles Émile Claude, 146 Chevrier Ave., Cornwall, ON Dat e: June 1, 2016 Time: 6:30 pm t o 9:00 pm. (see invit e bel ow)

May 15 t o June 14 - Gl en St or Dun Lodge Glen Stor Dun Lodge has always been supportive of the arts. The facility has dedicated a wall titled ?Art Expression d?Art?, a mini gallery where local artists showcase their work on a monthly basis. Residents, Outreach clients, family and staff enjoy the exhibition brought to them. This month the feature artist is Norma O?Collin. Norma was born, Norma Ann Fisher, in Montreal, January 11, 1938. She grew up and went to school in Verdun, a suburb of Montreal. She met her husband, Ray, in 1958 and they were married in 1960. They had two children and five grandchildren.

Norma has always been interested in art. An uncle, who lived with her and her parents, was a commercial artist and inspired and encouraged Norma to pursue her love of painting. It wasn?t until 1967 that she joined the Versalle Group, under the direction of Hy Gallant, and started to paint seriously. An exhibition was held every year and Norma started to sell her paintings.

In 1986 her husband retired from the Montreal Urban Police Dept.

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