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A multi-faceted talent, MICHAEL ELLEY is a Musician, Singer, Song Writer, Actor, Playwright, and Producer. His career in the entertainment field began at an early age and spans a life-time of activities. His long list of credits include Film, TV, Stage, Night Clubs, TV Commercials, Soundtracks, Composing, and Script Writing.

Michael has written and recorded for Millennium International Records, Warner Brothers Records, Filmways Records, Crescendo Records, and Air International Record Group. He has appeared on numerous National and International Network Television Shows; as well as Regional and Local Television.

His film credits include appearances with Elvis Presley in “EASY COME, EASY GO” for Paramount Pictures, Brian Keith in “THOSE CALLOWAYS” for Disney studios, and Charlton Heston in “THE SAVAGE” for Paramount Pictures. (Michael is a member of Screen Actors Guild – SAG.)

Michael has appeared in numerous National TV Commercials including LOWES, DODGE, FORD, KOOL-AID, and McDONALD’S HAMBURGERS.

His personal appearances range from National and International Tours, as well as, College Concert Tours. He was a featured performer at Disneyland, Universal City Studio Tours, Magic Mountain, and Knott’s Berry Farm. He has performed in numerous Night Clubs and Concert Facilities throughout the United States; and was chosen to sing with the Central City Opera (Colorado), “PUCCINI SERIES,” as well as Lead Roles in numerous productions of Broadway Musicals.

As a Citizen-Diplomat Entertainer in the Soviet Union (1986-89), Michael performed major concerts in Leningrad and Moscow, Russia; and appeared on three Soviet National Television Specials. He has also appeared on Radio, Television and in Concert in East Berlin and Dresden, East Germany.

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 Christie Marie performs and shares her talents with the world community.

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We took a 90-minute Westjet flight from New York to Toronto’s Billy Bishop Airport and then a small Air Canada plane to Sault Ste. Marie. The Quality Inn Bay Front Hotel located in the downtown city center would be our hotel for the next three nights.  Our well-furnished room including a bay window gave us a magnificent view of the International Bridge linking Lake Superior to Sault Ste Marie, Ontario and Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. The Quality Inn Bay Front Hotel ideally located near the Agawa Canyon Tour Train Stationoffered many full-service amenities including free wireless high-speed Internet access and a free breakfast.  Guests can also enjoy relaxing in the indoor pool, hot tub, sauna and exercise rooms.

Our morning tour followed the coastline of Lake Superior on Highway 17 with breathtaking views of crystal clear waters to the Lake Superior Provincial Park.  Historically, man hunted, canoed and fished this land for survival.  Our first stop in the Park was the Agawa Bay Interpretative Center, a state of the art facility highlighting the history and geography of Lake Superior, with a selection of videos, painting, photographs and sculptures.

Continuing in the Park a sign showed us the way to the Agawa Rock Pictographs, the sacred site of ancient paintings of Ojibwe natives.  For centuries Ojibwe artists painted spiritual images on the face of the cliffs at Agawa Rock which rises 98 ft above Lake Superior.  ereHeWe walked the 400 meter trail to the Pictograph Rock formation watching our steps as the trail got a little rocky with massive split boulders. At the bottom were thirty-five pictographs on the cliffs of Lake Superior.  The pictographs allowed us a glimpse into traditional Ojibwe life along this rugged coast.

Afterwards, we followed the Coast Line of Lake Superior and stopped at a Lookout Point where many objects symbolizing “safe travel” were made by Ojibwe natives.  On our way back to the city, we visited Bachawana Bay and continued to the Frontiers Village.  Entering the Village was like stepping back in time to the beginning of the 19^th century. There were multiple towering life-size woodcarvings depicting scenes from the old West as well as animals in a natural setting surrounded by pioneers.  This Village also featured a collection of unique shops and restaurants.

Located near Pancake Bay Provincial Park 46 miles north of Sault Ste Marie on Highway 17 were the Agawa Crafts and the Canadian Carver.   This unique retail outfit featured woodcarvings and sculptures of more than 250 carvers from across Canada plus a wide variety of gifts, hand-made blankets, quilts, moccasins and other Indian crafts.

Overlooking Batchawana Bay was the Voyager’s Lodge and Cookhouse. Originally a trading post, today it is noted for home-cooked meals. On the menu were fresh whitefish, trout, bison burgers, crispy chicken, salads and garlic buttered bannock bread.  Bannock is a Scottish word meaning scone.  It was a staple of the First Nations People traditionally made with root flours and natural sweeteners.  From the Cookhouse we walked over the bridge along Highway 17 to view Chippewa Falls, the midpoint of the Trans Canada Highway.

On Bay Street in a 1940’s waterfront hanger is the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre, a museum dedicated to preserving the history of bush flying and forest protection in Canada.  This 64,000 square foot hanger holds over thirty aviation and forestry-themed displays. Our tour guide, Edie Suriano, provided us with an exciting interactive hands-on experience where we were able to take a ride in a flight stimulator choosing three different 4-minute flights, each highlighting a different aspect of northern Ontario.  Interesting displays were the Turbo Beaver, Grumman Tracker, deHavilland Otter, Canadair CL-215 and the Bell Helicopter used in the Mash movies. Another hands-on experience was climbing into a Beech 18 cockpit – planes which carried passengers, freight and aerial photo surveyors.

In the Bushplane Heritage Centre is a fire-fighter’s camp where you can climb a 30-foot high fire tower.  The Ranger Theatre showed a film Wildfires! A Fire Fighting Adventure in 3-D, which tells the story of how the Aviation Forest Fire Fighters and Emergency Service Branch battle forest fires in the air and on the ground.  This Museum also accommodates group visits, motorcoach tours, family reunions and weddings. Children play and learn in a hands-on interactive Children’s Flight Centre where they experience the science of flight and test out a flight simulator to find out what it takes to be a pilot.

The following day our excursion began 8:00am at the Algoma Central Railway depot where we boarded the train for a day-long rail adventure through the wilderness of Northern Ontario.  As the train starts a flat screen monitor commentary tells us about the upcoming points of interest and the rich history of this region with stories of the Ojibwe fur traders and explorers that opened up this vast wilderness.  It took us on a 228-mile round trip and transported us over towering trestles through the granite rock formation descending into the Canyon. The train began its descent into the Canyon at Mile 102 travelling down 500 feet over 12 miles to the floor of the Agawa Canyon.  At Mile 114 the train stops in the Wilderness Park for an hour and half.  We decided not to climb the 300 stairs to the lookout platform 250 feet above the Canyon, but took a scenic walk on graveled trails to the viewing platforms of the Bridal Veil Falls and Black Beaver Falls.  Our trip back took us to the Algoma Central Railway on Bay Street.

A hot and cold breakfast, plus lunch or picnic box lunch with assorted hot and cold beverages is available in the dining car from time of boarding until 4:00PM.  This one-day wilderness Algoma Country excursion departs daily from late June to mid-October.

Dinner was at Giovanni’s Italian Restaurant, serving “The Soo” since 1978.  We experienced a touch of Italy with homemade sauces, pastas, steaks, ribs, chicken and seafood.  Their Italian bread with butter and a chunk of garlic on the side surrounded by mozzarella cheese was exceptional.

Before leaving for our trip home we made stops at the Ermatinger-Clerque National Historic Site, the Sault Ste. Marie Museum and the Art Gallery of Algoma.  The Ermatinger-Clerque National Historic Site was built in1812 by Charles Oakes Ermatinger and became the center of the business and social life. It is the oldest surviving house in Northern Ontario consisting of two stone buildings – the Ermatinger Old Stone House and the Clergue Blockhouse.

In the Old Stone House we gained insight into the pioneer lifestyle in the 19^th century with a knowledgeable guide dressed in clothing of that era.  On the main floor the Victorian Parlor was a gentlemen’s sitting room along with a Clerk’s office and a tavern. Women were only allowed in the room to serve refreshments or clean-up after the gentlemen.  Other interesting rooms were the dining room and a bedroom with a four poster canapé bed.  Behind the Main House on Queen Street is the Summer Kitchen – the original kitchen was destroyed in a fire in 1840.  A demonstration on making cupcakes showed us how food was churned in the oven.  In winter the heat from the crackling fire made this room the warmest in the house.

The Clergue Blockhouse, located to the east of the Ermatinger Old Stone House, depicts the life of Francis Hector Clergue through the use of interpretive panels and interactive displays. Each section of the heritage landscape represented the cultural and historic way of life for the early settlers and First Nation people.

The Sault Ste. Marie Museum, originally the Old Post Office Building, preserves the local heritage of Sault Ste. Marie by photo displays.  Interesting exhibits included a pictorial display of early Great Lakes cruise ships with a brief history of the Locks, the history of Francis Hector Clergue and his involvement in the early industrial development of Sault Ste. Marie and a Discovery Gallery for children of all ages.

The Art Gallery of Algoma (AGA) is the only collecting public art gallery located between Thunder Bay and Sudbury, Ontario. It consists of an impressive collection of over 5,000 artworks includes paintings, sculptures, photographs and decorative arts by artists of the City of Sault Ste. Marie and surrounding area. This Art Gallery is surrounded by a beautiful Sculpture Garden on the banks of the St. Mary’s River.  Jasmina Jovanovic, Director of AGA, introduced us to an exquisite exhibition by renowned contemporary Inuit sculptor, Abraham Anghik Ruben. The exhibition entitled “Arctic Journeys Ancient Memories” gave us a rare opportunity to view 20 carved sculptures in bone, stone, ivory and bronze.

A Partnership of Four of Sault Ste. Marie Favorite Attractions provides admission to four sites for one low price and saves approximately one-half of admission fees.  There is no expiration date and can be used at any time between May and November:

Sault Ste. Marie Museum
Art Gallery of Algoma
Ermatinger • Clergue National Historic Site
Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre

For more information visit:  http://www.saulttourism.com

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Heidi was heartbroken. Time after time it was the same. She’d visit and get no sign of recognition whatsoever, so finally she made the painful decision to stop visiting.

It only upset her and she believed her mother felt no pleasure during her visits.

Marie Marley, PhD, is the award award winning author of, Come Back Early Today: A Story of Love, Alzheimer’s and Joy. You can visit Marie’s website at ComeBackEarlyToday.
They May Recognize You but Not Be Able to Express It

It’s always possible, however, that your loved ones do recognize you but are just not be able to show it.

I had a personal experience which I believe demonstrates this. I volunteer to visit three ladies with dementia at a local memory care facility. One of the ladies I was assigned to visit was named Doris.

Doris was so frail that just about the most I could do with her was sit and hold her hand. I also talked to her a little but she rarely said anything in response. In fact she rarely said anything to anyone. She showed no sign of recognizing me from my previous visits.

Then one day – during my sixth visit – as I was holding her hand she put her other hand on my arm and began caressing it. I had the distinct feeling that she remembered me. I don’t think she would have been so openly affectionate to a total stranger.

I wasn’t really surprised when I found out that Doris passed away just a few days after that visit. I was so happy I’d gone all those times and that she’d been so responsive during my final visit.

They May Remember How Often You Visit Even if They no Longer Remember Their Relationship with You

I was speaking at an Alzheimer’s family support group recently. A man there told me that he visited his wife, who had advanced-stage dementia, nearly every day even though she didn’t recognize him as her husband.

He learned early on, however, that she knew when he’d missed a day. She’d always say, “You didn’t come yesterday.”

Once he realized that she did remember if he’d been there, he tried even harder to never miss a day.

They May Enjoy Being Visited, Even if They Don’t Know Who You Are

I had another personal experience which led me to this conclusion.

Although I was fortunate enough that my Romanian life partner, Ed, always recognized me, he had many visitors he didn’t remember. I was present during some of these visits and it was always perfectly obvious that he enjoyed spending time with them.

When these people were there he’d often hold hands with one of them – female or male – the whole time. And he’d have a long, pleasant talk with them. It was perfectly obvious he was enjoying himself.

You May Feel Gratified That You’ve Given Them Pleasure

Although the main focus of your visits is your loved ones, you might find there’s an unexpected benefit for you, too.

You may initially feel hurt or frustrated that they don’t recognize you, but if you can get over that hurdle and if it was clear that they enjoy the visit, you will probably feel gratified that you gave them that pleasure.

You may remain in a good mood afterward, too.

Can anyone think of other reasons you should visit loved ones who don’t recognize you? 

Has anyone experienced any of the issues above?

A slightly different version of this article was published on the Huffington Post.

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WHY DO I EXIST?/ KUKI NDIHO RWANDA ORPHANS SUPPORT PROJECT

Founder: Marie Claudine Mukamabano 

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Why Do I Exist is an international Non Government Organization (NGO) that is focusing on helping orphans since the tragedy of 1994 of the Genocide against Tutsi in Rwanda. With an initiative of making a world with care and passion, Marie Claudine Mukamabano initiated this Foundation to help and rescue people that were living with no hope. Spoke out with compassion and a hearted spirit the founder advocated for peace and resilience for genocide survivor mainly looking at the Rwandan Orphans.

It is in this regard that, Why Do I Exist is organizing again UN’s International Day for Peace that will take place at Muhima Primary School, Kigali-Rwanda on 21st September 2013.

There will be more speakers from different corner of the society, government officials, and speeches from the Founder, high protocol that will be represented on that day such as different companies that deals with Human rights, Peace building, Peace education, conflict resolutions and social aspects of the society. There will be a great opportunity for the passionate people to offer their help as they support Orphans to get to the next step of their life.

Why Do I exist? Empowers and support the Orphans through different programs and it aims at helping the orphans let alone by the tragedy of 1994 genocide against Tutsi, the founder herself as an orphan survivor of genocide made and still makes possible effort to see Orphans problems, needs catered for.

The Kuki Ndiho Foundation helps rebuild the lives of orphans as well as other children and young adults who have been scarred by the tragic 1994 genocide and its aftermath. It creates within a unique educational and cultural framework, the opportunity to build individual and social developmental momentum and contribute resources, knowledge and support to the recovering communities. We are dedicated to the physical, emotional, Financial, psychological and spiritual healing and cultivation of the lives of the thousands who survived by producing a vastarray of projects which include creating and managing orphanages, education and training programs, social services, community centers, art therapy centers as well as numerous media activism campaigns, films and web sites. The initiative is continuous and works speaks for themselves, come and we celebrate together the UN’s International Day of Peace with The Why Do I exist? KUKI NDIHO RWANDA ORPHANS SUPPORT PROJECT and its partners will be offering support and help to empower orphans.

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Bennack served as Hearst’s CEO for more than 28 years. He directed the company through an unprecedented period of growth from when he began his first tenure as CEO in 1979 through June 2013 when he stepped down—increasing revenues 12 times and growing earnings more than 30 times what they had been, through investments, acquisitions and startups. Today, Hearst is comprised of some 200 businesses and 20,000 employees.

Under his leadership, the company launched three leading cable networks with ABC, A&E, HISTORY and Lifetime, and invested in the ESPN family of networks, now in 190 countries and territories. On Bennack’s watch, Hearst has marched toward diversification and global expansion, including its nearly $1 billion acquisition in 2011 of Lagardère’s 100 international titles outside of France, its purchase of healthcare information leader Milliman Care Guidelines LLC, its acquisition of a 50 percent interest in global ratings agency Fitch Group and its establishment of a joint venture with television producer Mark Burnett. Bennack was also instrumental in the decision to create what today is Hearst Television Inc., one of the nation’s largest non-network owned television station groups, which operates 29 television stations. During his tenure, Hearst has launched such magazines as Country Living, Food Network Magazine, HGTV Magazine, Marie Claire and O, The Oprah Magazine.

Prior to his first tenure as chief executive, Bennack served as executive vice president and chief operating officer of the Corporation and, prior to that, as vice president and general manager of the Hearst Newspaper Group. He also served in a variety of management posts, including a seven-year tenure (1967 to 1974) as publisher and editor of the San Antonio Light.

Bennack is a director of Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation. He is chairman of Hearst Magazines UK, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hearst Corporation. Bennack is also a governor and vice chairman of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and its Healthcare System, a managing director of the Metropolitan Opera of New York, chairman emeritis of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, and chairman of The Paley Center for Media (formerly The Museum of Television & Radio). He was the 1992-93 chairman of the Newspaper Association of America (formerly the American Newspaper Publishers Association).

As a teenager, the San Antonio native was host of both television and radio programs. He eventually entered publishing in his hometown, and rose from classified advertising salesman to newspaper publisher by the age of 34.

Bennack has received honors for his charitable work from such organizations as the American Heart Association, United Cerebral Palsy and the Inner City Scholarship Fund of New York. His industry awards include the Gold Medal from the International Radio & Television Society in 1991, the Trustees’ Award (Emmy) from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in 1993, the 1997 Center for Communication Award, the Distinguished Public Service Award from the Advertising Council in 1999, and the 1999 Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of Broadcasters. In 2007, he was elected into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

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