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Pre se nte d NEWS & POLITICS Col dest Night of t he Year 2016 Agape Fundraiser On February 20th, The Agape Centre is hosting the Coldest Night of the Year, a 2km, 5km, and 10 km winter walk hosted in 80+ cities across Canada in support of our work here in Cornwall with the hungry, homeless, and hurting. The goal is to raise $25,000 by February 20th, 2016! To accomplish this goal, the Agape is looking for 20 team captains (of all shapes, sizes and ages) who will recruit 7-8 friends to their team, with a goal of raising $2000 per team. Of course, the Agape also looking for a whole pile of walkers to join each of the teams and help raise the funds. Every walker who raises either $75 (youth 17 and under) or $150 (for adults) gets our famous Coldest Night toque.

MPP Jim McDonel l Request s Local Input f or 2016 Ont ario Budget - The 2016 round of Pre-Budget Consultations by the Government of Ontario will not hold an official hearing in Cornwall as it did in 2015, however MPP Jim McDonell is determined to ensure local concerns are heard by the Ministers and departments drafting the budget documents and accompanying legislation. This is an opportunity to voice your concerns outlining how Ontario should reform its regulatory and economic policies. ?Households, community groups and businesses face daily challenges linked to Provincial policies such as rising hydro bills, reduced access to OHIP-covered health services, lengthy paperwork, compliance fees, lack of funding, regulatory bottlenecks and the proposed Carbon Tax,? MPP Jim McDonell commented.

Green Food Box avail abl e across f ive count ies - The Green Food Box is a non-profit program that makes it easier to get your hands on affordable fresh fruits and vegetables. The program offers clients quality produce at an affordable price by bringing together neighbouring communities to purchase it in bulk from trustworthy and mostly local suppliers at a wholesale price. While the produce found in the Green Food Box varies from month to month, it usually includes staples such as lettuce, potatoes, carrots and apples, as well as seasonal favourites like oranges, kiwis, cucumbers and squash. The regular Green Food Box costs $10 and offers clients seasonal fruits and vegetables with an emphasis on staples like potatoes and apples, while the ?Variety? Green Food Box, which costs $15, contains a greater variety of seasonal and unique fruits and vegetables. The ?Variety?

Green Food Box is only available at Cornwall and Hawkesbury locations. You can order and pick up a Green Food Box at one of the locations listed on the program?s website at www.greenfoodbox.ca

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SPORTS & RECREATION 2015-2016 NHL Al umni Tour coming t o Cornwal l - Hockey fans rejoice as your favorite former NHLers skate into the Cornwall Civic Complex for Hockey Night in Cornwall on February 6th, 2016!

Scotiabank proudly presents the 2015-2016 NHL Alumni Benefit Tour featuring NHL legends from Stanley Cup winning teams, classic original 6 hockey teams and local former NHLers representing your hometown all in support of Special Olympics Ontario and the Law Enforcement Torch Run! The Scotiabank NHL Alumni Benefit Tour supports the Special Olympics and Law Enforcement Torch Run?s mission ?To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities.? Doors open at 5:00PM, game starts at 6:00pm at the Cornwall Civic Complex, 100 Water Street East, Cornwall, ON. NHL Alumni line-up to be announced.

SLC Sharks Cornwal l men?s hockey compet ed at t he Schooners Invit at ional - The SLC Sharks opened 2016 at the 13th Annual Schooners Invitational at the Brockville Memorial Centre.

The game was still tied until Christian Leger sent an innocent shot on net that handcuffed the Schooners goalie with just three-minutes remaining in the game. SLC-Brockville brought lots of pressure in the dying minutes but Justin Rutley would score on the empty net with seven seconds left that sealed the victory for the Sharks. ?This was a really important performance for our club? said Sharks coaches Sean Boulerice and Mike Pettinella. ?This tournament is very hard to win. It?s right after the holiday break and the teams are keen to get the new year started with a strong performance? said Pettinella. The Sharks now have an impressive 13-1-1 record and are back on the ice February 5th at the Conestoga College Invitational in Kitchener Ontario.

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Cornwal l Col t s Upset Ot t awa 2-1 - Grant Cooper scored with six minutes left in the 3rd period to lift the Cornwall Colts to a 2-1 upset over the Ottawa Jr. Senators on Grant Cooper Autograph Night (Thursday night) at the Ed Lumley Arena. It was Cooper?s 16th goal of the season. Cooper, the most recent Captain of Team Canada East at the World Jr A Hockey Challenge, spent close to 30 minutes signing autographs and meeting fans following the game.

Brennan Markell (9) also scored for the Cornwall Colts as they extend their home ice winning streak to four games. Brett Nichol made 30 saves for the victory as Cornwall outshot Ottawa 36-30. The Cornwall Colts record improves to 24-19-2-1 for 51 points.

River Kings win OT t hril l er - With the victory, Cornwall improved to 5-7-2 on home ice this season. The hard-hitting contest was played in front of a gathering of 702 fans. With Cornwall trailing 5-4 in the third, Francois Ouimet scored his second of the contest with 8:42 to play to level the score. After Charles Lavigne made a huge save in the 3-on-3 extra session, Fazekas took off with the rebound and buried his first goal of the season for the game winner. Cornwall outshot St-Georges 3-1 in overtime and 32-28 overall. Nutkevitch (first), Fazekas (second) and Cloutier were the announced stars. Photo by Ice Level Photography.

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I hope everyone is having a happy new year so far. The busy Spring season is right around the corner and along with the warmer weather we can expect, it also means that social activities will occur a little more frequently as the snow melts. Wedding planning is in full swing for all those recently engaged over the holidays and with that comes Cornwall & Area's 14th Annual Bridal Show. If you know anyone planning their wedding, make sure they register for their FREE invitation by phone at 613-861-9036 or by email at cornwal l bridal show@hot mail .com

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It's hockey season right now and The Cornwall Colts held the Grant Cooper Autograph Night recently. This local athlete has been making headlines for his recent role as Captain of the Canada East hockey team which competed in the World Junior A Challenge in Cobourg/ Whitby. Cooper recently announced that he will play with Clarkson University in Fall 2017 for the NCAA Division.

Shown here is Cooper signing autographs and greeting fans young and old alike. Make sure to check out local hockey with the Cornwall Colts and see this young superstar (who boasts 32 points in 24 games) during the one more season he will be playing right here in Cornwall.

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TRO TTIER/TRO TZIER THE ART OF RELAXING Since four years there has been a new trend in the 'spa world' and that is based on helping the clients to: r-e-l-a-x! Actually, the profit-making spas are geared towards doing just that. What can we learn from these professionals whohelp people to relax?

First and foremost, the spa environment is designed to immediately lift off the weight of the day. And what is done at the spa can also be done in your own home. These special relaxing techniques are yours to try: NATURAL SCENT/ FRAGRANCE/ AROMA: When walking into one of these top-rated spas, the aroma of peppermint essential oil welcomes you.PEPPERMINT ESSENTIAL OIL is the foremost scent to trigger away any feelings of tiredness, tensions, any form of stress. Peppermint has an invigoratingscent because it is able to surround your aura with its protective essence.

Personal proof of peppermint essential oil and its power of protection and ability to provide feelings of good cheer:- I had to pay a fine for having driven my car with one light ... naturellement it is not the thing to do! However, I also

had problems with my headlights which needed to be fixed. For some reason, the police who had given me a ticket failed to notice that secondary problem. When I went to pay my fine, I sensed that the policeman who checked my driving lights would definitelynotice the non-functioning head lightsand have me pay another fine. Money was tight! And my knowledge of cars was at that time nil...as I soon found out that it is avery inexpensiveoperation.

Being a herbalist I knew the power of peppermint essential oil! It being summer ... I was able to "massage" the whole front part of my car with this oil and its strong aroma! The unsmiling policeman noted I had fixed my lights in question, but also ... that the headlights weren't working ... and ... yes he was so taken by the pleasant, invigorating peppermint scent that he gently said, "Go and pay your fine," with a most reassuring look. I immediately hopped off to do so, then proceeded to go to the nearest garage and have my headlights fixed!

While the right fragrance is important, the right sounds are just as important. It has been proven that spas which play harmonious metaphysical music such as the singing of birds in a forest, the Native American flute, and other gentle music tend to attract customers who keep returning and also send their friends.

For those of you who are stressed, nervous, forgetful, chronic munchers, can't stand silence: the kind of music and sounds in your home should be examined. Some people have become so television-addicted that they not only need that constant babbling but also keep raising the sound. They don't realize that these voicestake over the creative, thinking mind. They also don't realizethat they arebombarded by high deafening decibels which cause lots of stress and eventual health problems. In these types of homes I always feel so bad for the young children and thepets. Dogs, cats, bunnies and birds, especially, and babies, are very sensitive to high-decibel noises such asheavy-metal music or loud ongoing chatter on television, including screeching of fast-driven cars chasing or escaping demonic killers.

While the spas who practise using the right natural aromatic essential oils, and gentle music endears people to them, we who have the need to relax can put in practice these special ways by experts. Children are also going to relax as well, and in an environment of calm, along will follow: A calmer, more relaxed and healthier-happier You!

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I?m convinced that most people in the world have never experienced true love. I am certain that many people are very well loved and care deeply for those in their lives but what I?m talking about is that soul mate kind of stuff. That fire. That passion.

That moment when you look at someone and you are positive your heart will absolutely burst. I don?t mean the love that parents have for children or best friends have together or even the love you have for your pets. This is the feeling between two people that gives both of them butterflies and makes them goofy smile like children. They smile because they know. They know that they both feel exactly the same way about each other and the only way to describe it is real love. They know they?re the lucky ones.

It?s a touchy subject this love thing. Everyone wants it so bad that many people convince themselves and those around them that they actually feel it. They believe that caring and loving are interchangeable words but don?t be fooled. Caring about someone is great and you can definitely argue that the more you care about someone the more you love them but that?s almost like learning to love, isn?t it? Like, the more time you spend together and get to know each other the more you care so the next step obviously means you both will fall in love, right?

Wrong. You can?t force it. You can?t make this up people. Love exists but it can never be faked. You can keep telling your mind that your heart is in love but the truth is your heart never has to ask when it really knows. You can find a person who meets every criterion on your checklist, someone who looks great and makes you laugh, someone who buys you flowers and romances you and you can most definitely start to develop feelings. You can really start to care. You care and your lives begin to blend. You see more of each other and things naturally progress. You feel like you really get each other so that must mean you?re in love.

So you ?fall in love? and shout it from the rooftops.

You merge your lives and become one entity. It?s all so great that life is coming together so well for you and you look forward to the future because this person

Wake up. Love is not about getting what you asked for. Love is not about flowers or some stupid checklist. Love is not about being comfortable. Love is not about settling for just okay because that?s all you ever seem to find. No wonder this world is piled high with divorce. People settle just so they can settle down and then they are confused when everything breaks down and they realize maybe caring for someone really isn?t enough.

Can you only imagine a world in which people built relationships on love instead of need? Imagine if everyone stopped needing a partner, if everyone stopped needing a confidante, if everyone stopped needing to settle down so they don?t fall behind. Need has become commonplace these days and it almost seems more popular than real, heart-filled love.

True love exists. It is not common but it is real. People say love is hard but real love is easy. It?s the easiest thing you will ever do. Life?s circumstances are what is hard and if things don?t work out between people who love each other they will always know, without a doubt, that what they shared was magic and will never ever go away. Relationships can end but true love never does. It stays with you and you might start to forget about it as time passes but don?t be foolish enough to think it will ever disappear completely. It won?t.

So if you are one of the lucky ones I urge you to be thankful for what you have found, even if it has since been lost. If not, I urge you to ask yourself why you are settling on something other than a connection you know is deeper than anything else you will ever find.

Remember that relationships end everyday but true love, well that is something that never really goes away.

Shannon Ferguson is a writer who recently returned to her roots in Cornwall. With degrees in Communications, Psychology, and Broadcast Journalism, Shannon created her successful blog, The Love Hawk, and is a contributing writer for many websites including The Huffington Post and Elite Daily. View her blog at www.thelovehawk.com, like her page on Facebook and follow her on Twitter @TheLoveHawk. and be sure to listen to my online radio show "The Love Hawk" every Tuesday at 6pm at www.dunet.ca

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This is a first for me! I have been making homemade bread ever since I got married nearl y 5o years ago! I have made all sorts of buns and breads but never any pumpernickel. Gary and I just love pumpernickel bread sliced and toasted. I found the recipe in a Kitchen Aid cookbook 'Best Loved Recipes' written especially for INGREDIENTS: (we sel l al l of t he ingrediet ns needed at my st ore, Sharyn's Pant ry) 1 cup of cold strong coffee (I used 3 tsp. of instant coffee in a mugful of boiling water to make the 'strong' coffee 1/ 2 cup molasses

2 tbsp. butter 1 tbsp. fine salt 2 tbsp. dry active yeast (Always keep your yeast refrigerated. Sharyn's Pantry yeast is about 1/ 2 the price of supermarket yeast and is ALWAYS refrigerated for freshness.)

1/ 2 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees F.) 2- 1/ 2 cups of unbleached bread flour, divided into 2 cups and 1/ 2 a cup 1 cup whole wheat flour 1/ 4 cup Dutch process cocoa 1 tbsp. carraway seeds (optional, I didn't use them) 2 cups dark rye flour METHOD: -This recipe makes 2 round loaves, each about 9" in diameter.

-In a small saucepan, heat the coffee, molasses, butter and salt until they reach about 115 to 120 degrees F. (Just warm to the touch.)

-Meanwhile, dissolve the dry active yeast in the warm water in the bowl of your Kitchen Aid mixer. Allow this to stand for about 5 to 10 minutes.

-Stir in the coffee mixture and add 2 cups of the unbleached bread flour and the whole wheat flour, cocoa powder and carraway seeds if you are adding them.

using the Kitchen Aid mixer. Yes, the dough can be mixed in your Kitchen Aid mixer, but if you don't have one, use your God-given hands to mix and knead the dough. No problem. Bread has been made for centuries without the aid of mixers. This recipe makes 2 round loaves and is quite dense but chockful of flavour. I just love it! I hope you will try this too.

-Mix this on LOW speed using your paddle attachment. Once the dough thickens, change the paddle attachment to the dough hook. Mix this for 2 minutes.

-Gradually add in the rye flour, 1/ 2 a cup at a time and add in enough of the remaining unbleached bread flour until the dough begins to form a ball. Now, knead the dough using the dough hook for 7 to 10 minutes of until the dough is smooth and elastic.

-Place the dough in a greased bowl. I just wiped out my mixer bowl and buttered it well. Then I placed the bread dough in the bowl, turning it once to grease the top of the dough.

-Cover the dough with a sheet of plastic wrap. Place the bowl in a warm, draft-free place and allow the dough to double in volume. This will take about 2 hours.

-Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper or use 2 smaller cookie sheets. -Punch the doubled in volume dough down and divide it into 2 equal pieces.

Shape each half into a round, slightly flattened loaf.

-Place them on the parchment lined cookie sheets and cover them with clean dry tea towels.

-Allow the bread to rise in a warm, draft-free area. You want to let them rise to nearly double in volume.

-Have your oven pre-heated to 375 degrees F. Bake the bread loaves for 30 to 35 minutes or until they sound hollow when tapped on the bottom of the loaves.

-Remove the baked bread loaves onto a wire cooling rack to cool. You can brush the hot baked loaves with a bit of butter after taking them from the oven. I did this. ENJOY!

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Both Guindon and the children of the CHAP program are looking forward to this event as it represents Guindon?s first public read of his book, which has recently been awarded the silver medal for the 2015 Moonbeam Children?s Book Awards in the category of Reading/ Literacy Skills.

As a long time English teacher with the Upper Canada District School Board at Tagwi Secondary School, Guindon is certainly no stranger to promoting the importance of literacy amongst students. For this reason, the CHAP Program, which operates through Tri County Literacy Council and sponsored by RBC, is thrilled to have him on board with their Family Literacy Day initiatives which also include a ?What Literacy Means to Me? commercial created by the students at CHAP. Guindon will be sharing The Reading Promise with the CHAP Program at 4pm on Wednesday, January 27th at the Tri County Literacy Council at 101 Second Street West.

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Women Ent repreneurs Dinner Meet ing 6 pm to 9 pm. Ramada Inn, 805 Brookdale Ave. Guest Speaker: Lawyer Chadwick Boyd, business incorporation.

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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 welcom (free coffee, live worship and fellowship) for more information (613 932-0685 or www.fountaingate .org Aul t svil l e Theat er Fil mFest Friday, January 29th to Sunday, January 31st inside Aultsville Theater, 2 St. Lawrence Dr. Visit aultsvilletheatre.com for the line-up of titles & times.

Knight s of Col umbus Spaghet t i Lunch & Supper. Lunch: 11 am to 1 pm. Supper: 4:30 pm to 6 pm. 205 Amelia St. Served with coleslaw, bun, dessert, coffee & tea.

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Int erview wit h St ar Trek act or Michael Forest See him at t he Cornwal l & Area Pop Event Article and Interview by Jason Setnyk. Submitted Photo(s).

Cornwall Ontario ? The 2016 Cornwall & Area Pop Event is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Star Trek with five guest from the original series.

Michael Forest, BarBara Luna, Sally Kellerman, Louise Sorel, and Sean Kenney each appeared in the original Star Trek along side iconic characters like Captain Kirk (played by William Shatner) and Mr. Spock (played by Leonard Nimoy).

Each will be visiting Cornwall for the second annual CAPE that takes place April 23rd and April 24th at the Benson Centre.

Jason Setnyk had the opportunity to interview Star Trek actor and 2016 CAPE celebrity guest Michael Forest.

popular. It was suppose to be a five year show, and it only made it for three seasons.

It was well done, but it wasn't very popular in the United States, not at first", explains Forest.

Forest's first impression of Star Trek came from Lenoard Nimoy. The two were working on another film when Nimoy got the casting call for Star Trek.

"I knew Lenoard Nimoy before Star Trek. We

From Hollywood to Broadway, from Shakespeare festivals to radio, from dubbing in Europe to filming programs for the CBC in Toronto, Forest has had a diverse and interesting acting career.

However Michael Forest's most famous role was on Star Trek.

"Let me tell you something about Star Trek.

When Star Trek first came out it wasn't that

"I enjoyed working on Star Trek. I went from playing a bad guy in a Western to playing a Greek God in Star Trek. There is irony for an actor to do this role. I looked at the script and said to myself this is good stuff, it is well written. I kind of like it. I auditioned three times for the role. They asked me take my shirt off the first time to see my build. It must have been alright, because I got called into another audition. They asked if I could speak in a British accent. I asked if I could try a Mid-Atlantic accent instead.

They said oh. I did it, and they cast me me, I got the role. I worked along side the lovely Leslie Parrish, a beautiful girl, and wonderful person to work with. The episode was shot in five days. The Six-Day War in Israel was on going during the filming. Everyone had portable radios listening to the crisis in the Middle East. I couldn't, I was memorizing my line. It was surreal working on a film while a war was going on. It was a pleasure to work on Star Trek. It was a great deal of fun", says Forest.

Micheal Forest has done a lot of conventions and enjoys meeting the fans.

"I've done a lot of these conventions. Star Trek has definitely given me my 15 minutes of fame. I've also participated in Western Conventions, Sci-Fi Conventions, I enjoy all of them. I try to interact with all the people who spend their money to attend and give them my time.

Sometimes you meet wonderful people, children, sometimes handicapped ones, who know who I am.

Talking with them is heart warming".

In addition to Michael Forest, BarBara Luna, Sally Kellerman, Louise Sorel, and Sean Kenney, another Star Trek alumni will be in attendance at the Cornwall & Area Pop Event. Star Trek and Buffy the Vampire actress Noelle Hannibal will be beaming up to the Benson Centre.

Forest has an impressive Hollywood resume including the role of Pilot Jack in the movie Cast Away with Tom Hanks and Helen Hunt.

Also on his resume: Alias, Cold Case, Scooby-Doo, Power Rangers, Who's the Boss?, As the World Turns, The Young and the Restless, Get Smart, Gilligan's Island, Bonanza, Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color, Mission: Impossible, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Perry Mason, The Twilight Zone, The Dick Van Dyke Show, The Outer Limits, The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin, King Kong Lives and much more.

Apollo in the iconic Star Trek episode "Who Mourns for Adonais?"

Other celebrity guest include Brian O?Halloran, Marilyn Ghigliotti, and Scott Schiaffo, who each appeared in the Kevin Smith movie Clerks.

were working on a low budget film called Death Watch (1966) with Paul Mazursky and director Vic Morrow. One day, when we stopped shooting, Leonard said he had an audition for a science fiction show. When he came back I asked him how the audition went. He said it was terrible, that they made him wear these funny rubber ears. He said it'll never go anywhere. The rest is history.

He would become a multi-millionaire actor and the show eventually became a huge success", Forest reminisces.

A few years later Michael Forest played

Walking Dead, Furious 7, and Hunger Games actor Steve Coulter is a featured guest too, along with Walking Dead zombies Jeremy Ambler, Chris Harrelson, and Coleman Youmanswill.

Award winning comic book artist Dan Parent, best known for his work in Archie Comics, will be in attendance. So will artist Geof Isherwood, who has done work for Marvel Comics including such titles as Silver Surfer, Conan the Barbarian, Daredevil, and Doctor Strange.

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The Tommy Chretien Memorial Award was initiated by Cornwall Outdoor Club de Plein Air?s founder, Rose -Marie Chretien, to commemorate her brother who passed away from cancer at a young age. Since 2001 this award has been presented yearly to the person who best exemplifies the spirit of the club. The recipients are chosen by their peers and are presented with a plaque to recognize their contribution to this non-profit organization.

whose optimism is infectious, has been volunteering her services in trail maintenance locally and in the United States. She also volunteered as a high peak summit steward in the Adirondacks this past summer and recently shared her winter camping knowledge in an evening seminar for the club.

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Past winners include among others, Denis Bush, Gordon Heward, Kathy Maguire, and Christianne Dagenais.

Denis, a former athlete who excelled in such sports as sailing and downhill skiing, built his own kayak out of cedar strips and, at the age of 89, could still out-cycle and out-ski most members.

While in his eighties, he spent a week cycling the Waterfront Trail from Niagara on the Lake to the Quebec border. Gord, a fellow with a big heart was once known as the club?s handy-man. He is a canoe and camping enthusiast who completed portions of the northern canoe route and routinely paddles in the Raisin River race. Kathy and Chrissy, together probably hold the club records for the most hiking achievements. Kathy has extended her hiking internationally to such places as Nepal and Peru. She has shared her experiences in presentations and on club events. Chrissy,

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The 2015 Tommy Chretien award recipient is just as deserving of this award. Meet Sylvie Sabourin, an outdoor enthusiast who has been a member for at least a decade. Sylvie has been very active taking part in outings running the gamut from canoeing to skating, and from climbing mountains to cycling on the Soulange Canal.

In 2014 she completed the Saranac 6er Challenge and then took the lead in encouraging members to start hiking the Fire Tower Challenge, a series of 23 mountains.

In addition, Sylvie has taken part in the Social Committee spending countless hours preparing unique decorations for our club parties such as beautiful fruit sculptures and outdoorsy wooden ornaments. She has also been a tireless Publicity Committee member organizing successful initiatives such as a booth at Marlin Orchard?s Trunk Sale last fall, displays at the Public Library, and the Cornwall Outdoor Amazing 8 challenge, designed to encourage physical activity in the great outdoors. To those who know Sylvie, it is no surprise that she was chosen to represent the club. She is clearly a shoe-in. Bravo!

FIRST STEP - A SINGLE SMALL SUCCESS At the beginning, adjust your vision from the big (cluttered) picture, to zero in on one small, solvable clutter problem. Choose an item or area that nags at you daily. It means clear one counter, de-clutter one shelf, or bring order to a single drawer keeping in mind if something does not belong in that specific spot move it where it bel ongs even if you add clutter to that other spot.

M O RRELL READY TO DECLUTTER AND NOT SURE WHERE TO START? ChangesBeginsWit hYou ...Part 1 of 2 In a family setting, clutter accumulates for several reasons. Adults shed newspapers and personal items with abandon. Children clutter with playthings, art materials, and school papers. Poor housekeeping routines results in clean clothing piled up on chairs, paperwork is stacks on a counter, and mail and bills left everywhere. Standing among the stacks and piles, it can be hard to find a good spot to dive in and begin.

This time, decide to succeed! To get you on the path to a good start, try these clutter-cutting start tricks. They will help your free your strangled household from the clutter monster. A successful attack on clutter requires time, energy and motivation. There is no such thing as a declutter fairy, who works while you sleep! - unless you hire a prof essional organizer that will work with you on decluttering, one room at a time, over a week or less depending on the size of your home and how quickly you can make up your mind on keep or let go of your belongings.

Beginning your war against clutter with a small success provides a welcome motivation for the long haul. When you feel you are starting to weaken returning to that one clear space, shelf or drawer will remind you of your goal and will give a new burst of energy for the next step. You can do it!

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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It 's a wonderf ul t hing t o be opt imist ic. It keeps you heal t hy and it keeps you resil ient . -Daniel Kahneman M a rle ne

BAKER Happy New Year Everyone. I think I can still safely say that to you wonderful ~Seeker Readers~ who are reading the "REAL DEAL" when it comes to a REAL Newspaper that you can still hold in your hands, whilst sipping on your coffees, or your cups of tea in the morning. Mother Nature and Old Man Winter have certainly been at odds of late. From beautiful, sunny, Spring-like days to much cooler, Winter nights and then to a full blown, deep freeze on some other days, like last Tuesday with temperatures of -28 with the wind chill. Brrrrr.

Now, That's COLD!!! Time to Dress up and Keep Warm. Where is my Skunk Onesey when I need it??? You know some people just see SNOW, some others just see COLD. But I, I See The Beauty Of WINTER!!! Winter Fun: Cross-country Skiing, Skating, Down hill skiing & Tobogganing,

TIP OF THE WEEK: Here are a few simple tips for a "Simple & Happy" Life.

Eat Less. Move More. Buy Less. Make More. Stress Less. Laugh More.

Feel Blessed. LOVE MORE. Find Yourself A Quiet Spot Every Day and Just BREATHE!!! Everyone should believe in something, they say. So I believe I should be on a beach in Cuba, drinking Mojitos!!! I also believe in the *Magic* of Kindness. How About YOU???

I would like to share with you that I had a marvelous time with some of my family members last weekend. I went to visit my eldest daughter, Melinda and her four children in Alexandria, along with getting to see my youngest son, Marcus and his lovely girlfriend, Kelsey from Ottawa. We didn't get the chance to see Marcus over the holidays so this was quite the surprise visit that we got to share together with him. Having such a large family as I do... We, (the family) have a tradition that we call "Time Shifting." This is when a specific Holiday or a Birthday comes up and for whatever reason that we cannot make it, ON THAT DAY.. We then choose "Another Day" in the near future, to do so. In Marcus's case, he was working and didn't have a Christmas dinner, so minus the turkey, my daughter Melinda and her husband Mike, created a Christmas feast. Marcus was quite pleased and very happy. The timeshift was magical, as it was snowing and Melinda's tree was still up and decorated. Throughout the year, we do the same for Thanksgiving, referring to it as 'Fakesgiving' since it will be held on a different day. This technique works quite well for when one has seven children and their significant others, plus eight grandchildren, none of whom live in Cornwall.

You should try it...It makes Everybody Rather Happy!!!Happy Holidays - for whatever day you choose to shift them to.

time and effort to make me this very, cute, Fox hat. If any of you have hats you aren't using, please be sure to donate them to a local charity in order to provide some warmth for a person in need. Brrrr... Where's My Hat At???

I was a bit disappointed that I was unable to make it to the ~Drag Queen Show~ last Saturday, due to some Family Matters. But, what I have seen on facebook and heard from some friends, was that it was a Fun & Fabulous Show enjoyed by all who attended!!! I do look forward to their return in the months to come. Oh, and the outfit that I was going to wear... Oh, Well, There's Always Next Time!!!

Right Girlz & Boyz???

UNTIL NEXT WEEK: I choose to appreciate "My PAST" for it has made ME who I am Today. I choose to appreciate this "PRESENT Moment" because I am NOT Guaranteed Tomorrow. I Choose to appreciate "My FUTURE" as this is where all of my DREAMS will soon be Fulfilled!!!

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ITEM OF THE WEEK: This week I am choosing one of the cutest HATS, that I now own in my large collection!!! You know me by now... that I love things that are both unique and quite different!!! Well, this hat is certainly different from all the rest that I own and love. It was made and designed by my talented and crafty eldest daughter, Melinda. She decided to make me this hat whilst I was there visiting last weekend.

Thank you kindly, Melinda, for taking the

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DESNO YERS MEET THE BOARD: This week, I continue to introduce you to the Board of directors of Focus Art. I am pleased to say that this biography of Linda Geisel completes this series.

seniors at the Glen Stor Dun Lodge where she coordinates programming.

As her family became more independent, she found time for art and started painting at McCormick Studio (Pitt Street North). She eventually turned to watercolour with Kathi Legault at St-Laurence College. Linda never misses an opportunity to take workshops and courses. This way she assures herself to still practice her passion. She speaks highly of workshops taken at OBO studios (Pitt Street South) and Batik with Elaine Arkwright and Jennifer Raby.

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Linda Geisel has always appreciated the fine arts. She could spend hours in an art gallery marvelling at masterpieces. She has gone the extra mile and has involved herself in bringing art to our community.

Presently at GSD Lodge she organizes a mini-gallery for local artists. Many residents, family and staff appreciate the exhibitions and local artists enjoy showcasing their work.

Born in Hong Kong, Linda, the oldest of 6 children immigrated to Canada and settled in Lynn Lake, Manitoba where she worked as clerk at the Sherritt Gordon Mines. It is here she met her husband who was mechanical draftsman at the mine.

While living on the Prairies, she began to take art lessons. As proof that it does not take much to inspire, Linda, at the tender age of seven was assigned homework to draw a cow.

To help her, her aunt drew a cow for her. Linda was fascinated by the realistic representation and decided that someday she would learn this skill.

Aside from art, Linda is a member of the Outdoor Club, does Taichi chuan and is the dedicated president of Focus Art. A very democratic and organized leader, Linda is already leaving her mark on the association; we need only look at FA Facebook and the Newsletter she sends out to members every month.

To Linda, art is a means to self-discovery, therapy and spiritual expression.

When asked, how she would like to be remembered by her colleagues and friends, Linda humbly replies that she hopes to have made a difference in a small way. She wants to be seen as a positive force always building toward a better future and acknowledging the accomplishments of others who came before her.

Linda was privileged to study the basics and various techniques with Francis Pedley, a well-established mural painter (www.angelfire.com).

During this period she worked with pencil, charcoal and oils.

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Linda is the current president of the Board and with her Board creates and coordinates all activities in the Association.

Thank you Linda for accepting to be president of the Board of directors of Focus Art.

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Temporomandibul ar joint dysf unct ion.

It?s a mouthful and it can certainly be as painful as it sounds. The TMJ is a joint in the jaw that connects your mandible (lower jaw) to your skull. The joint is supported by muscles that are reportedly the strongest in the body, in comparison to the size and location. The masseters, the large muscles you feel in your cheeks, are major contributors to the TMJ. It is reported that the masseter can contribute to over 200 lbs of pressure! There are other muscles that can be felt from the inside of the cheeks that also help keep us talking and eating.

For some of us, these muscles can become shortened or ?tight?, causing an imbalance between the left and right sides. When this happens, we suffer from discomfort in the head and neck, even into the back. Sufferers of TMJ dysfunction will often report headaches, pain at the jaw, popping or clicking when eating or speaking, pain and/ or ringing in the ears, numbness in the face, and locking of the jaw.

These symptoms can make even the simplest tasks unbearable. Speaking, eating, smiling, all become chores.

Kathleen Morris, RMT 305 Baldwin Ave., Suite 5, Cornwall, On Email: kmkathleenmorris@gmail.com (613) 662-5549 Sometimes this can be a result of grinding the teeth or clenching the jaw, or from an accident or injury. Some people have had extensive dental work done, causing the jaw to become uneven from having the mouth open for so long.

Fortunately, massage therapy is extremely beneficial for TMJ dysfunction.

Many people have experienced relief from their symptoms within the first treatment and have been able to manage their pain through regular maintenance and home care exercises. A thorough TMJ treatment will include massage to the face, neck, and shoulders, as well as addressing any trigger points that may exist within the facial muscles. For relief at home, try holding a warm washcloth to the side of your jaw.

If any of the symptoms listed above sound familiar, give me a call.

Kathleen Morris, RMT 305 Baldwin Ave., Suite 5, Cornwall, On K6H 4J6 Email: kmkathleenmorris@gmail.com (613) 662-5549

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Kings pul l of f bl ockbust er deal CORNWALL ? General manager Rick Lalonde and the River Kings pulled off a blockbuster deal on Tuesday afternoon, just hours before the LNAH trade deadline.

The River Kings acquired Keven Veilleux from Trois-Rivieres in exchange for J.P. Caron and a 3 rd round draft pick.

In 23 games with the Blizzard and Assurancia this season, Veilleux has 7 goals and 16 assists for 23 points. He also has 73 penalty minutes. ?He?s that big, skilled power forward that we?ve coveted for a long time,? said General Manager Rick Lalonde. The 6-foot-5, 215 lb. centre has 72 points in 59 career LNAH games.

Veilleux was a 2nd round draft pick of the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2007. He appeared in 95 AHL games, posting 42 points and 193 penalty minutes.

The River Kings have also acquired forward Alexandre Gauthier from the Jonquiere Marquis for future considerations. In 13 games with the Marquis this season, Gauthier has 66 penalty minutes. Gauthier, who has also suited up for St-Georges, has 168 penalty minutes in 35 career LNAH contests.

Finally, in a smaller deal, the River Kings have shipped defenceman Frederick Cote to St-Georges for a 6 th round pick.

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Preapproval s Whether you are getting ready to purchase your first home or considering a refinance of a property you already own, there are some basic steps that every borrower can follow in order to prepare for finding the perfect mortgage. Over the next few weeks, we will look at Pre-approvals, Down Payments, and Credit Scores.

You have probably heard the term ?pre-approval?. Real Estate Brokers will often ask home buyers if they are pre-approved. This term is deceiving. In most cases, a home buyer actually has a ?rate hold? instead of a ?pre-approval?.

The only way to be sure if you have a pre-approval is if your Mortgage Broker has collected, examined, and verified all of the required income and down payment documentation (and current mortgage information in the case of a refinance or renewal). Even with a pre-approval, a lender will have to approve the offer, MLS Listing, and documentation when the time comes.

It is wise to see a Mortgage Broker at l east 6 mont hs bef ore t he dat e that you would like your mortgage to close.

Usually, if there are any issues that need to be tidied up, 6 months will allow the time needed to collect the correct documentation and make a mortgage application stronger. Once all of your documentation is verified, a Mortgage Broker can advise you on the appropriate purchase price that you would realistically qualify for.

A good Mortgage advisor will make sure you understand the monthly mortgage payment amounts. You will be made aware of other monthly costs, such as Property taxes, Water taxes, Insurance, and Utilities, to get a more accurate picture of the true cost of owning a home. It?s better to be prepared than surprised when it comes to owning a home!!

Jenni MacDonald (www.jmacdonald.ca) has been a Mortgage Broker with Dominion Lending Centres for over 5 years and has many years of experience in the banking world. She works with over 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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Photo and article by Mai-Liis Renaud On Wednesday, January 20th the Cornwall and Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the inaugural Breakfast Connections Meeting of 2016 where the Mayors from Cornwall and S.D. & G., along with our MPP, MP and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne?s Grand Chief offer their outlook and economic development expectations for the year ahead.

Centre (was the introducer), Grand Chief Abraham Benedict, Akwesasne, Mayor Evonne Delegarde, South Dundas and Mayor Eric Duncan, North Dundas.

About 50 members of the Business Community attended this event and the message that came from all the leaders was "We must always work together and look at the region as a whole".

On the panel, from left to right were, Mayor Jim Bancroft , South Stormont, Warden Jamie McDonald of SD&G, MPP Jim MacDonell, Cornwall Mayor Leslie O'Shaughnessy, Candy Pollard of the Small Business Enterprise

The next Breakfast Connections takes place on February 17th. For more information, visit: www.cornwallchamber.com or call 613-933-4004.

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tickets: $15 single tickets (movie only) and $10 student tickets (movie only). Festival Passes & Individual Movie Tickets are on sale at the Civic Complex Box Office (100 Water St. East, Cornwall) Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. (613) 938-9400. Or at the Aultsville Theatre Box Office one hour prior to show time (subject to availability).

Aul t svil l e Fil mf est January 29t h t o 31st 2016 - The Aultsville Filmfest is an annual event that brings Independent Film to Cornwall. Purchase your full weekend Festival Pass for $125 (includes 8 movies plus social events, 5-Film Pass $90 (choose any 5 of the 8 featured films), or individual movie

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