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WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 2021 | VOL. 35, ISS. 47 | SERVING CORNWALL & AREA SINCE 1985 | WWW.CORNWALLSEAWAYNEWS.COM

NICK SEEBRUCH

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CORNWALL, Ontario - Riverfront Retirement Residence helped celebrate a very special occasion for one of their residents. Rene Proulx turned 100 on Monday, July 19.

Born on that day in 1921, Proulx was raised on a farm in Lochiel, Glengarry, Ontario and was the son of John Proulx and Yvonne (Lefevbre) Proulx.

Rene worked on the farm throughout World War II, as farmers were considered an essential trade to help feed the nation during the war.

Later on, he found himself working in Montreal for Procter & Gamble after earning a degree in Power Engineering. Proulx retired from Procter & Gamble in 1984.

Rene said that he feels fine at 100 years of age, and credits his longevity to not smoking or drinking.

He does also come from some seemingly strong genes.

Proulx had an older brother and sister who both reached 100-years-old and has a brother who is 96.

“I don’t think I did anything super to keep me up there,” Proulx said.

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Local mental health advocates recognized CAROL GODDARD, SPECIAL TO SEAWAY NEWS CORNWALL, Ontario – During the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Champlain East Branch AGM, held virtually on June 21,2021, Melanie Brulée received the 2021 Earl Eaton Distinction Award, with Stephen Douris and Ivan Labelle receiving the Annual Mental Health Service Award.

Angele D’Alessio, Mental Health Promoter with CMHA Champlain East, nominated these two gentlemen for the award in recognition of “their outstanding commitment and significant contribution to the mental health movement in our community and across the province”.

Recently, Labelle spoke to the Seaway News about the award and the support group he and Douris founded. He explained Mentalk /K’hommeunique, established in 2019, is a support group for men which provides “a safe and confidential space for men to speak about life’s challenges”. During the COVID-19

pandemic the group continued to meet virtually on Wednesday evening but now are able to meet outside at Gray’s Creek. Labelle mentioned attendance at the meetings average approximately 10 people, with close to 50 registered in the program.

Both men expressed they felt honoured to be nominated for the award and when asked about receiving it, Ivan commented it was “very touching to receive the award”. Stephen mentioned he was “thrilled and overwhelmed by the recognition of the community and our members” upon receiving the award before thanking CSCE and the Cornwall Salvation Army for their support of Mentalk /K’hommeunique. More information on this program is available on its Facebook page or by contacting Stephen Labelle at 613-9373132 extension 232.

Melanie Brulée, singer-songwriter and graduate of St. Joseph’s Catholic Secondary School in Cornwall, was awarded the 2021

Earl Eaton Distinction Award for her “outstanding dedication in the field of mental health”, with her nomination submitted by D’Alessio.

Brulée organized the United Youth Mental Health Concert which she describes as “the culmination of a month of weekly workshops” she had facilitated with “16 talented youth in the Cornwall, SD&G, and Prescott/Russell area”.

During the workshop participants were able to write on subjects such as “vulnerability, self-esteem and self confidence” followed by the recording of a performance from home which resulted in a “bilingual concert to showcase their talent to the community”. Feed back from participants described “a lifechanging experience” and Brulée looks forward to running the program in 2022. Brulée suggests students in Grade 7-12 who “are interested in the possibility of participating next year” should send an email to mentalhealthconcert@gmail.com.

Melanie Brulée with her award.

Mass vaccination clinics ending, appointments must be moved up nseebruch@seawaynews.media

CORNWALL, Ontario – The Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) has announced that it will no longer hold mass COVID-19 vaccination clinics after Aug. 27 and that anyone with an appointment at a mass vaccination clinic after that date will have to move their appointment up.

“Thanks to ample vaccine supply and accelerated second dose appointments for all

individuals aged 12 years and older, there will no longer be a need for mass clinics beyond Aug. 27,” reads a statement from the EOHU. “Mass clinics scheduled on or after Aug. 28 will be cancelled. Individuals booked for a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at a mass clinic on or after August 28th must re-book to an earlier date, on or prior to Aug. 27, 2021.”

The EOHU estimates that there are around 16,000 individuals in the region who will need

to re-book their appointments. Vaccination appointments can be re-booked on the provincial vaccination website https://covid-19. ontario.ca/book-vaccine/ Those who need assistance with the online booking system are asked to call 1-833-9433900; for other COVID-19 vaccination related questions please call 1-888-999-6488.

Those who have received the Pfizer or Moderna versions of the vaccine for their first dose must wait a minimum of 28 days before receiving their second dose; those who received the AstraZeneca version must wait eight days. The National Advisory Committee

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Shoe shopping: factors to consider

As you get older, your body changes. Conse­ quently, the skin on your feet is likely to lose elasticity and your toenails will probably thicken. In some cases, the toes can become deformed. To help avoid discomfort, falls and injuries, it’s important to choose well­made shoes that provide optimal comfort and support. Here are a few criteria to keep in mind the next time you go shoe shopping.

• The size. Shoes that are too big for your feet increase your risk of tripping. If your shoes are too small, they’ll cause pain and discomfort. To find the perfect size, slide your toes to the front of the shoe and make sure you can fit one finger behind your heel.

• The fastenings. While laces can be adjusted to provide a secure fit, they should be avoided if you have trouble bending over.

For people who have mobility issues, footwear with Velcro or similar fastenings is preferable.

• The soles. Wearing shoes with flat, supportive soles can make it easier to feel uneven ground, adapt your gait and maintain your balance. You can also reduce your risk of falling by opting for a pair with non­slip soles.

• The toe box. Shoes with a rounded toe box will provide sufficient space for your toes to spread out, which can help you keep your balance. Additionally, check to make sure

on Immunization (NACI) has stated that it is safe to mix vaccine versions.

As of Thursday, July 15 the EOHU has administered 230,645 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

The EOHU is accepting walk-ins for two upcoming mass vaccination clinics held on the following days and at the following locations: Saturday July 17, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Cornwall Benson Centre. No walk-ins from noon to 1 p.m.

Sunday July 18, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Casselman JR Brisson Arena. No walk-ins from noon to 1 p.m.

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A look into the region’s homeless problem nseebruch@seawaynews.media

CORNWALL, Ontario – The Cornwall and Area Housing Corporation are assisting roughly 1,500 individuals or families who have experienced homelessness or are at risk of homelessness with another 582 households on their wait list to receive rent geared to income housing.

Meena Mullur, the City of Cornwall’s Housing Program Supervisor, acknowledged that the issue of homelessness in the region may have gotten worse during the pandemic.

“Our most recent data on homelessness is from 2018 which may not be reflective of the current homelessness issues and factors in our area,” said Mullur in an email to Seaway News. “Due to the pandemic, we have seen huge increase in the market rent for rental properties along with house prices in our area. This poses added challenge for individuals with low to moderate income to obtain and maintain affordable housing options. In terms of temporary shelter solutions, we have had to extend the length of crisis bed stays to ensure health and safety of individuals in need during the pandemic.”

A community group has formed to help support those who are finding themselves struggling with homelessness. Unity Street Help Cornwall is a non-profit organization registered with the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) that provides resources to those experiencing homelessness like food and clothing.

Tina Point of Unity said that their volunteers

go out twice a week to provide support to their clients.

Point said that some of their clients struggle with opioids, while others have simply been priced out of the rental market.

“We found out that a lot of our clients have no place to go,” Point said. “We suggested that they go camp out.”

For the past few weeks, Unity Street Help has been supporting a small, but growing community of individuals who have been camping near the Seaway International Bridge on the Cornwall side of the St. Lawrence River.

Seaway News visited the campsite on Tuesday, July 13, at that time there were five individuals living there, and two dogs, but more were expected to arrive that day, with One of the tents setup at the homeless camp on the Cornwall side of the St. Lawrence River Unity Street Help providing a new tent.

(Nick Seebruch/ Seaway News).

Two women living at the camp, who wished to be known as Diane and Susan, explained place to stay. “Just be truthful, and respectful their situation. and if you’re here to recover and be clean, Susan explained that she was asked to don’t use here.” move out by her landlord who wanted to renoIn addition to tents for shelter, there was vate her apartment, but that when she tried also an outdoor shower that had been setup to return she found that the apartment had as well as a small area where canned food been rented to someone else, with an donations had been kept. A small bass fish increase in rent of about $150 a month from had been caught for dinner for Tuesday night. $750 to $900 a month.

Members of the camp hoped to move to a Diane explained that those staying at the camp were just looking for a place to live, and new more permanent site later in the summer that some were trying to get clean from season on Yellow Island on Akwesasne.

In the meantime, the MCA has also been opioids.

“We are trying to be as respectful as we working at opening a homeless shelter and can,” said Diane, who explained that they recovery centre at the former Cornwall were welcoming of others coming who need a General Hospital in Cornwall.

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South Glengarry and RRCA can’t stop Marsh development even if they want to NICK SEEBRUCH

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This week there was a protest planned to take place in front of the South Glengarry Township Hall in Lancaster.

The event was organized to protest a recent decision by South Glengarry Council to approve a zoning amendment of land adjacent to Cooper Marsh. This zoning amendment will pave the way for a future development of 25 campsites directly east of Cooper Marsh.

First, let me start by saying, I’m not crazy about the idea of developing greenspace so close to a protected wetland. If I could wave a magic wand and say that this land should be left untouched and that the habitats of wildlife living there remain protected I would, but to do that I would have to by-pass laws and processes and that’s really what is at issue here.

Cooper Marsh and the Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA), which manages Cooper Marsh, does not own the land in question. The owners of the land are allowed to request a rezoning

of their property to develop it within the bounds of the law and that’s what they are doing.

Run Guo Investments Canada Ltd./ Fotenn Planning + Design followed the process to apply for the rezoning amendment. The RRCA reviewed the proposal and found no grounds on which to object, as did the Township of South Glengarry.

Over a year ago, I spoke with Deputy Mayor Lyle Warden about this issue and he told me at that time, that the property owners were following the process to get their land rezoned, and that if they followed the process to the letter, and Council still voted down their request, they likely would be taken to a Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) and the decision would be overturned anyway.

We can’t stop someone from using their property in a lawful way just because we don’t personally like the way they plan on using it. In situations like these, the problem is with the process, and with the law, not with the

decision of South Glengarry Council or the RRCA. Personally, I don’t think that South Glengarry needs more campsites. I think that green space and wildlife habitats should be protected. We keep on losing these beautiful places and the species that live there, and once they are gone, they are impossible to get back, but, how I personally feel does not, and should not have an impact on a legal or administrative proceeding.

Joanne Haley, the Township’s General Manager of Planning, Building & Enforcement told Council that their vote to allow the rezoning was not the last hurdle the property owners would have to overcome to begin building on the land. Haley explained that they also

have to undergo the process of a site plan control, which would review the status of any at-risk species in the area.

We know of at least two at-risk species in the area the Least Bittern and Blandings Turtle.

I hope that these processes run as they should. The protection of wild habitats should be paramount.

If the landowners insist on going forward with this development, I hope that they work with the RRCA and genuinely do all they can to protect this unique environment.

What do you think readers of the proposed campsites next to Cooper Marsh?

Email me a Letter to the Editor at nseebruch@seawaynews.media

LETTERTOTHE EDITOR: HFR not a threat to Cornwall’s VIA Rail services Dear Editor, Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry MP Eric Duncan is right to worry about future of VIA Rail services to Cornwall, but he is worrying for all the wrong reasons. If the High Frequency Rail project goes ahead according to VIA Rail’s vision, Cornwall’s currently rather sparse train service would improve dramatically.

VIA Rail have stated that once the new line for express trains between Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal is opened it would also allow more of their trains on the existing route through Kingston and Brockville to make stops at intermediate stations like Cornwall.

This should provide increased service, including earlier morning departures toward Montreal, together with options for a later

return in the evening after a full day in the metropolis.

The reason that VIA Rail’s management team can’t give Cornwall the kind of unequivocal assurances that the city really has the right to expect is because the Crown Corporation has existed for the past forty years entirely at the mercy of the federal cabinet. VIA Rail management would certainly like to implement their vision of enhanced service and will do their best, but they can’t make promises on behalf of a future federal cabinet that might or might not decide to allow them to.

Sweeping cuts to VIA Rail services were made in 1981 and 1990, and further cuts in 2012, without any public consultation and with no regard for the wider consequences.

It would be ludicrous for a future government to cut Cornwall’s service and waste the billion-dollar investment that was just made in new trains for the route, but Canadian governments have sad a history of making ludicrous cuts to passenger rail. This is the real reason that Cornwall, Brockville, and other cities must remain vigilant and vocal.

That train cuts are a false economy that backstabs Canada’s smaller and medium sized cities, driving away young people and business investment, was lost on earlier generations of politicians. Thankfully, today’s MPs seem somewhat wiser, across party lines, to the economic and social value of rebuilding a world class public transport network. In recent years there have been several attempts to advance a VIA Rail Canada

Seaway News welcomes letters to the editor. Letters should be no longer than 300 words and may be edited fo clarity or length. Please send your letters by email to nseebruch@seawaynews.media or by mail to 501 Campbell Street, Unit 6, Cornwall, ON K6H 6X5. Include name, address and phone number.

Act through private member’s bills, including with the support of the Liberals when they were in opposition. Such legislation would mandate a core network of services, meaning any future cuts would at least have to face parliamentary scrutiny, and would help to improve on-time performance by clarifying the relationship between VIA Rail and the freight railways.

For such a bill to finally be adopted as government legislation would ensure that the 10% of the HFR route that will still share tracks with freight doesn’t become the project’s Achilles heel, and would send a strong signal of commitment about the future of passenger rail in Cornwall.

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Anti-vaxxers said to be no shows Claude McIntosh Mac’s Musings

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Syd Gardiner, chair of the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) board, won’t say publicly what he thinks of anti-vaxxers who, he says, have tried to throw a monkey wrench into the local COVID-19 vaccination program.

The veteran city councillor said tracking undertaken by the EOHU indicates that antivaxxers failed to show for 200 appointments they booked at health unit vaccination clinics. It was, in Gardiner’s estimation, a deliberate attempt by a small group to slow down the vaccination program that they oppose.

Anti-vaxxers, many of whom double as anti-maskers, believe that not just COVID-19 vaccines but all vaccines are a health threat, despite overwhelming science showing vaccines have saved millions of lives. On the extreme end, there are those who still claim COVID-19 is a hoax. They also believe that Bill Gates is behind the “hoax”, the moon landing was staged, 9/11 was an inside job and the G5 network is spreading the virus.

Oh yes. And Elvis is still alive.

Just a thought: If we had a vaccine to cure cancer would they be opposed to taking it?

It is interesting to note that Donald Trump and his family members were quietly vaccinated prior to leaving the White House. Antivaxxers worship at the Trump altar of untruths.

It is no coincidence that the number of active cases has plunged as vaccination rates in the EOHU region climbs. As of Monday, there were 241,000 first and second doses administered, a 110,000 increase from early June. Almost 98% of 60

and over residents have had at least one dose.

Cornwall has had one active case reported in the last month. The EOHU region was down to just four cases on Monday, three in the Alfred area. Cornwall has had 22 COVID19 related deaths, the last in April. Cornwall Community Hospital on the brink of being over-run in early May, doesn’t have a single patient with COVID-19.

The proverbial light at the end of the dark tunnel talked about in the spring is poking through the darkness. And its riding the vaccination rails.

LOOKING BACK - 1959 Seventy years after he was hired by the weekly Cornwall Standard, George Wilson in July 1959 was still on the job churning out his hand-written copy for the daily Standard-Freeholder.

He started on July 29, 1889.

It was believed that he was the longest-serving newsman in the country.

The 86-year-old Wilson served as district editor writting a popular “Down the Lane” column and overseeing a stable of 125 rural correspondents spread throughout the United Counties each mailing in hand-written social notes from their neck of the woods.

Wilson never mastered what he called “those machines.” Instead of using a typewriter, he wrote his stories – in clear, legible script – by hand.

The veteran newshound never drove a car.

He made his rounds around town on a bicycle.

To mark the anniversary, Wilson was presented with a gold watch by Ken Thomson, president of Thomson Newspapers Ltd. ************ The federal government announced in July 1959 that Cornwall would get a deep water

por t, something Stormont MP Grant Campbell had pursued with great vigour.

The feds said a site on Lake St. Lawrence just west of the dyke was preferred over two other proposed sites. A harbour near Grey’s Creek would require millions of dollars worth of dredging, while the river current was too swift for a site south of Pitt Street.

The harbour, the feds said, would be developed as demand for the port increased.

The Lake St. Lawrence harbour idea was abandoned the next year for the present east Cornwall site.

JULY 1959 – The first outdoor teen rock and roll dance was held at the Athletic Grounds. Those attending were required to wear the “appropiate” clothing – neatly pressed slacks and sports shirts for the boys and skirts and dresses for the girls. No blue jeans, black jackets or shorts. ... City council approved the licensing of private nursing homes to help ease the bed shortage at Cornwall General and Hotel Dieu hospitals. Persons not requiring hospital care would be moved to the nursing homes. ...

Council passed a bylaw that limited the number of gas stations in the city to 65. ...

Ontario beer prices increased to 15 cents for a glass of draught and $3.75 for a case of 24. ... Five local youths were fined $5 each after pleading guilty to theft of a Union Jack flag from a hotel lobby. They also were charged with desecreation of the flag. ...

Members of the Textile Workers Union of American (TWUA) were given an across-theboard increase of five cents an hour in a new one-year contract. The new basic hourly day rate was $1.66. The rate for tradesmen went to $2.16 an hour. ... The Jade Garden Restaurant on Second Street East was damaged by fire that started in an overheated stove pipe in the kitchen and spread to

upstrairs apartments. ... A consultant’s report said the city’s tax collection system improved with the decision to implement an instalment payment plan. Tax arrears had been reduced to 245 with 80 of them more than three years overdue. .... Cornwall Emards of the Quebec Rugy Football Union (QRFU) and Ottawa Rough Riders signed a working agreement. The Riders agreed to supply the football team with a full-time coach and some equipment. ... Patrol Sgt. Calvin Scott was tranferred to the Cornwall Police Department’s juvenile division as a detective sergeant. ... A gas war in the city saw pump prices drop to 29.9 cents a gallon from a high of 44.9 cents. (Note: that’s gallons not litres!)

AROUND AND ABOUT – In case you were wondering, pump prices shot up to $1.50 in July 2005. ... Freshly-minted mayor Glen Grant left town shortly after being sworn-in.

A 10-day vacation in British Columbia was booked before the mayor gig came up. ...

Interesting that there are full-time unionized fire fighters who moonlight as part-time rural fire fighters while opposing any suggestion that municipal departments cut costs by employing a mix of full-time and part-timers.

TRIVIA ANSWER The North End Social Club was formed in 1947.

TRIVIA Cornwall has several designated heritage properties with architectural or historical value or interest. Which of these five is not on the list: 1) Cline House, 208 Second St. E.; 2) Chesley’s Inn, 40 First St. W.; 3)Port Theatre, 132 Montreal Rd.; 4) House of Refuge, 201 Eleventh St. E.; 5) Old Baptist Church, 130 Sydney St. QUOTED – “Giving up smoking is the easiest thing to do. I know, because I’ve done it several times.” - Mark Twain

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7:35 pm Wednesday July 14, 2021: KaaaaBOOM! (That’s the best my limited onomatopoeic skills can muster.) I got off my big fat sofa and popped my head out the front door to see what had caused the bang. My wife thought it could have been a propane tank explosion. My first thought was some construction work.

A jogger loped by. I waved her down, “Did you just hear something?” While she pranced on the spot, I repeated my question a couple of times. It was only then I realized she was wearing ear buds. “No, didn’t hear a thing.” Puzzled at my question, off she went.

Further along, near the northwest corner of Ingleside, there was a circle of about half -dozen people. “Did you folks hear a bang about five minutes ago?” They had already decided it had been an earthquake. I agreed

and pushed on.

Continuing my poll, I stopped at the village’s outdoor pub. At the nearest table I asked, “You guys hear anything about fifteen minutes ago?”

The closest drinker put down his stein, looked rather vacantly at me, and replied, “What?” I repeated my question a bit louder. All I got was the same answer. One of his drinking buddies at the end of the table turned to him, looked directly at him and repeated my question, getting the same “Whaaat?” in response. Methinks he had a bit more than a hearing problem.

Ever since, several similar earlier KaaaaBOOM! experiences have come to mind.

In a late 50s air show an F-86 Sabre went into a dive to muster just enough speed to create the ‘bang-bang’ of a trans-sonic boom.

Agadir, Monday March 11, 1974. We were marvelling at the city’s unusually modern shopping centre. It was so out of character with Morocco’s ancient cities we had visited, such as Fez, Ksar el Kebir and

Marrakech. Missing was the labyrinth of alleyways of its Kasbah, so narrow that two laden donkeys could pass only with difficulty.

Suddenly, I felt the terrazzo floor tremble and heard a loud boom. I thought it was some blasting being done for a construction project. Instantly, everyone, especially the older Berbers, ran out into the open street, screaming, some shouting, “Allah!

Tremblement de terre!”

I eventually learned why they panicked so. On February 29, 1960, Taborjt (the old Agadir) was hit by a Richter 5.8 earthquake.

90 % of the buildings were destroyed or severely damaged. At least 12,000 people died. The original townsite was abandoned.

The epicentre of last Wednesday’s Richter 2.8 quake was 13 miles west of Cornwall.

That just about puts it in the back yard of our Ingleside, between the carrots and the tomatoes. No damage. They tell me Cornwall’s September 5, 1944 quake did more than rattle a few dishes.

NOT EARTHQUAKE TOLERANT – This traditional Moroccan village was similar to the original Agadir. It was made using an economical ‘rammed earth’ technique. Unfortunately, it has almost zero earthquake tolerance and does not withstand exposure to heavy rainfall.

(Photo by Nick Wolochatiuk)

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Five months and three goals - an interview with new SDG Warden Allan Armstrong

BY PHILLIP BLANCHER, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

UNITED COUNTIES of SD&G, Ontario SDG County Council held a special election at the end of its June 21 council meeting to replace the previous Warden who was deemed no longer eligible to serve in the position. Councillor Allan Armstrong (North Dundas) won the election and will serve as county Warden the remaining five months of the 2021 term.

Following his election as Warden, The Leader interviewed Armstrong about what he wants to achieve during his shortened term, what his priorities are, and why now was the right time for him to run for the top elected spot in SDG. Up until the June 21 special election, Armstrong said that putting his name forward was interesting but he did not have the time to dedicate to it due to his existing council commitments, and his career. Until June 30th, Armstrong worked as a transport driver for JED Express, a South Mountain-based company that closed at the end of last month after 32 years in business.

“That was a surprise,” Armstrong said of the closure.

He considers himself a no-frills politician, wanting to get to work rather than be the center of attention at a ceremony.

“I’ve been in municipal politics for 22 years and you don’t see my picture in too many places,” he said. “I just want to do the work. Get things done.”

Armstrong is currently serving his first term as Deputy Mayor of North Dundas, and prior to that served on that council as a councillor.

He recognized that the time constraints of a shorter term means he may not get as much completed as Warden as he would serving the traditional 12 month term. That said, there are some bigger issues he still wants to tackle, education being one of the biggest.

“The education issue is huge,” Armstrong explained. “I would like to see us finish with the education consultant and make sure that the [education] committee has the resources in place to begin lobbying the Education Minister.”

SDG County hired a consultant to develop a long-term strategy for improving rural education in the region. A draft report is due back at council in late-July.

Armstrong said he was unimpressed with presentations made to County Council with what school boards in the county are doing to support rural education.

“Rural schools should not have limitations on what is taught, or what programs are available,” he said. “Our kids should have every opportunity available. Why couldn’t North and South Dundas schools produce an astronaut?”

Continuing to grow closer ties between SDG and the City of Cornwall through the shared services agreement is another priority for Armstrong.

During this term of council, SDG and

Cornwall improved their shared services agreement, and county officials are now part of the budget review process. Cornwall provides land ambulance, social housing and other services through the SSA. “We are intertwined – SDG and Cornwall – we do need to reach across borders and continue to work together,” he said.

Recovering from the pandemic, is the last of the three goals Armstrong has.

“We need to embrace our county residents and small businesses and make them feel like they are important as the region recovers,” he said. “People are worried, they are stressed, and we have a role to play in helping them find a way to dig themselves out. We as council have to show some leadership in that.”

Although Armstrong is from Nor th Dundas, he reiterated that as warden, he represents all SDG. “As other wardens have done, I will treat every single person in SD&G with the same respect and care that they deserve,” he said.

That respect also goes towards his fellow County Council members. Armstrong said that one of the first things he did was contact each of the other 11 members of council to let them know he has no agendas.

“I want people to understand that I am there to guide the ship. To make sure that every person at the council has their voice heard and the opportunity to speak and have input,” he said. “If they want

ARMSTRONG

something put on the agenda at County Council, they have been told to call me and I will make sure it gets on there and we will have discussions for things all across the tri-counties to make sure the issues are spoken about.”

Armstrong is from North Dundas, married to Dawn, and has two adult children – Cameron, 29, and Blythe, 27.

He will chair his first SDG County Council meeting as Warden on July 19.

This story was originally written for and appeared in The Morrsiburg Leader.

Miss the Highland Games? Get a PiperGram NICK SEEBRUCH

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MAXVILLE, Ontario – While the Glengarry Highland Games will not be taking place again this year, those missing that authentic Scottish sound of bagpipes can still get the next best thing; a PiperGram.

“If you or someone you love is missing the sound and sight of the highland games, consider sending a PiperGram on July 31 2021,” reads a statement from the Glengarry Highland Games. “Reserve a Piper, Drummer or Highland Dancer for a friend, family member or neighbour and we will send out members from our band to their address and play a selection of tunes

and deliver a personal message from you!

Each PiperGram sent will support the Glengarry Pipe Band.”

PiperGrams are available to anyone in Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry and Cornwall, with the Glengarry Highland Games prepared to attempt to accommodate requests in Ottawa as well.

Additionally, if a loved one is not within the stated coverage area, the Glengarry Highland Games is prepared to send Virtual PiperGrams via YouTube with personalized messages.

To learn more about the PiperGrams, or to request one, please visit the Glengarry Highland Games website.

Jack and Rita Crans watch the traditional highland performance from Megan and Fiona Grant on Saturday, August 1, 2020 (Nick Seebruch/ Seaway News).

SDG education plan needs input from area families

BY PHILLIP BLANCHER, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

UNITED COUNTIES of SD&G, Ontario – Trying to take a new look at rural education and come up with innovative solutions has been the challenge of the education consultant hired by SDG Counties.

Since April 2021 that consultant, Monika Ferenczy with Horizon Educational Consulting, has been working with a County Council committee to create an SDG-made solution. Now the group needs input from families about what they see as issues and priorities for local education in the county.

“The goal is always public engagement,” said SDG County Councillor Kirsten Gardner, who heads up the education committee.

“The education of our children is always

something that people consider a given and something that most people don’t really think about until there is a threat of a school closure.”

The County faced several prospective school closures during the Upper Canada District School Board accommodation review process in the 2016-17 school year. As a result of that review, North Stormont Public School was consolidated into Roxmore Public School in 2021, and Grade 7-12 students were relocated from RothwellOsnabruck School in 2017.

Spurred by the threat of future school closures, SDG council made rural education a priority during this term of council. Warden Allan Armstrong highlighted that priority in a recent interview with The Leader.

“The education issue is huge,” Armstrong said. “Rural schools should not have limitations on what is taught, or what programs are available. Our kids should have every opportunity available.”

As COVID-19 restrictions limit public gatherings that would normally be part of the consultation process, two online surveys have been set up to get feedback from families.

The first focuses on parents, guardians, grandparents and community members. The second is for students currently attending Grade 7-12 schools in SDG County, or recent graduates of a secondary school in SDG. “This consultation is highlighting the inequities between rural and urban areas and the negative impacts on our children,”

Gardner explained. “How education is delivered and the full experience should be consistent across the province of Ontario regardless of where you choose to live.”

Ferenczy is due to deliver a draft plan to council at the end of July, with the final plan to be delivered in August. That plan, if endorsed by council, will be used to lobby upper levels of government about education in SDG. Adult survey: https://www.surveymonkey. com/r/9YD7JZ2 Student survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZD2WMN8 This article was originally written for, and appeared in The Morrisburg Leader.

CIVIC HOLIDAY CLOSURE

The Township Office will be closed and Staff will be unavailable on Monday, August 2nd due to the Civic Holiday. There will be no change to garbage and recycling collection due to the holiday.

The next Leaf and Yard Waste collection will take place Monday, August 9th.

Upcoming Household Hazardous waste days at the City of Cornwall depot are: July 21, 24 and August 11, 14, 25, and 28.

FINANCE Property Taxes

The final tax bill for 2021 has been mailed. If you have not received your copy, please contact our office. The due dates for the final tax bill are July 30, 2021 and September 30, 2021.

If you want to have online access to all your property tax information visit southstormont.ca/PropertyAccount – you will require your PIN which is indicated on your latest property tax bill. Payment of property taxes continues to be accepted through pre-authorized payments, most financial institutions, cheque and debit through our office.

Post-dated cheques are accepted and can be dropped off in our drop box outside our main entrance at 2 Mille Roches Road, Long Sault.

Water/Sewer Bills

e-Billing

Did you know that residents of South Stormont have the opportunity to register for eBilling for Water/Sewer AND Property Tax bills? eBilling is when you receive an electronic version of your bill directly to your email inbox instead of a paper bill through traditional mail.

The convenient features and benefits of registering for eBilling are: • Receiving your bills fast and securely • Being able to save or print a PDF version of your bills • Reducing clutter by having less mail to sort through • Saving trees and the energy required to print, handle and deliver paper invoices To register for e-billing, visit southstormont.ca and complete an application form.

Visit www.southstormont.ca to register and begin contributing your ideas, joining in the fun initiatives we have planned and engaging with your fellow community members.

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Visit southstormont.ca/subscribe to select the notifications you want to receive and never miss important Township news again!

WATER CONSERVATION NOTICE

The region’s two conservation authorities have declared a level one drought in SD&G. The Township of South Stormont encourages all residents to help conserve our precious water resources. Here are a few ways you can do your part: • Water wisely. Water your lawn and garden only every second day and do it early in the morning.

Avoid wasting water on sidewalks and other paved areas.

• Wash your car only if necessary.

• Wash only full loads of laundry. By washing full instead of partial loads, you could save up to 13,600 litres of water a year.

• Fix leaks. A leaking faucet can waste up to 11,000 litres a year and a leaking toilet can waste up to 275,000 litres a year. To check your toilet for leaks, add a few drops of food coloring or a dye tablet to the water in the tank, but do not flush the toilet. Watch to see if the coloring appears in the bowl within a few minutes. If it does, the toilet has a silent leak that needs to be repaired.

RECREATION Summer Events Summer is here!

Join us for some exciting FREE activities both in-person and virtually. These events will be available for South Stormont residents only and registration is required with limited capacities.

Check out southstormont.ca/summerevents for more details.

Public Swim St. Andrews West Pool

June 26 to August 29 As per the re-opening plan approved by the Eastern Ontario Health Unit, drop-in programming is not permitted during this time and online registration is required for all public swim sessions this summer.

Online registration will be open Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. to Friday at 12:00 p.m. for the upcoming week of sessions (Saturday to Friday).

For more information visit southstormont.ca/swimming.

Swimming Lessons St. Andrews West Pool

Online registration is now open for swimming lessons, registration will close the Friday before the session begins or once the lesson has reached capacity.

Visit southstormont.ca/swimming for more information and to register.

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Water/sewer bills have been mailed the week of July 12th and will be due August 16, 2021.

Important: Please make note of your NEW ACCOUNT NUMBER – if you make payments through your online banking, you are required to change your account number as per your latest bill.

If you want to have online access to all your water account information, visit southstormont.ca/PropertyAccount – you will require your PIN which is indicated on your recent water/sewer bill.

The Township has launched a new online public engagement portal to share your ideas with the Township, stay up-to-date on current initiatives, and be a part of the conversation.

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COUNCIL Mayor Bryan McGillis 613-937-3116 bmcgillis@southstormont.ca Deputy Mayor David Smith 613-577-2081 dsmith@southstormont.ca Councillor Andrew Guindon 613-330-1935 aguindon@southstormont.ca Councillor Jennifer MacIsaac 613-537-2555 jmacisaac@southstormont.ca Councillor Cindy Woods 613-930-5381 cwoods@southstormont.ca

Cornwall native ready to release innovative video game CAROL GODDARD, SPECIAL TO SEAWAY NEWS CORNWALL, Ontario – Carl Pilon, a graduate of St. Joseph’s Catholic Secondary School in Cornwall, is set to release his first computer game “Abomi Nation” on Thursday July 29 which will be available for purchase on Steam.

Pilon explained the game will is only able to be played on computers and not available for cell phone play, with a purchase price of $19.99 USD. Abomi Nation is a role-playing game, which allows gamers to follow the adventures of monster-like creatures called Abomis as they explore the island. As the characters evolve and gain skills, they experience battles, enjoy social events and interact with other Abomi teams. Pilon explained he became

interested in computer programming and game development as he completed his post secondary education. About four years ago he decided to work at creating a computer game with Abomi Nation being completed earlier this year and is currently undergoing final market research before its release at the end of July.

When asked about his favourite part of developing the video game, he mentioned creating the animation for the characters and the island was very enjoyable, commenting the sound design was very complicated.

For those who would like to have an advance look at the video game prior to being released, a trailer is available at www.youtube.com/ watch?v=CxoZlQiQH9A or visit the Steam website to view a demo of Abomi Nation.

Carl Pilon is shown with some of the graphics in the computer game Abomi Nation which he created and is set for release on July 29. Submitted photo.

HOROSCOPE

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PUZZLE NO. 828 | LEVEL: ADVANCED

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HOW TO PLAY:

PUZZLE NO. 83. Copyright © 2021, Penny Press. Crossword puzzle answers use American spelling

ACROSS 1. Expression of regret 5. Heidi’s mountain 8. Splendor 12. Harness piece 13. Gooey stuff 14. Object of adoration 15. Boring 17. Slangy no 18. Get a bead on 19. Divided equally 21. Office tables 24. Uproar 25. Applies frosting to 26. Secret place 30. Not he 31. Ran easily 32. Lumberjack’s tool 33. Mixed 35. Operatic melody 36. Fair 37. Not salty, as water 38. Football shirt 41. Disfigure 42. Rewrite text

43. Hair coloring 48. Decorate again 49. Wiggly creature 50. Saturate 51. Recognized 52. Christmas ____ 53. Sound pitch DOWN 1. Sculpture, e.g.

2. Orchid necklace 3. Breeze 4. Slinks 5. Part of a molecule 6. Felon’s flight 7. Acted as chairperson 8. Fiesta decor 9. Garlic feature 10. Sulk 11. Asked urgently 16. Female sib 20. Did farm work 21. Part of CD 22. Repeated sound 23. Look to be

24. Become ready to pick 26. Nectar gatherer 27. Silver follower 28. Center of rotation 29. Slangy affirmative 31. Inhabit 34. Give as a gift 35. Stop 37. Blower 38. Soda ____

39. Garden of Genesis 40. Take a bus 41. Stubborn beast 44. Gun a motor 45. Additionally 46. Sunbather’s color 47. ____ out (barely make)

Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once.

Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started.

Remember: you must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3x3 box.

Breaking news tip?

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NICK SEEBRUCH 613-363-4125 or nseebruch@seawaynews.media

ARIES: You’ll need to clean up your circle of friends. You’ll have a better perspective once you cut out emotionally draining people, and this will al­low you to have stronger con­nec­tions with your real friends. It may also lead to more enriching experiences.

TAURUS: Given the circumstances, your social life will be quite active. You’ll be responsible for organizing an event in ac­cor­dance with certain restrictions, and it’ll be a huge success. You might have to wait around for some people.

GEMINI: You’ll launch a new project, either alone or with a partner, colleagues or relatives. If you’re on vacation this week, don’t be surprised if you get a call from your boss. Things are practically falling apart without you.

CANCER: Even if you’re on vacation, you can still make plans for your next trip once the pandemic subsides. You might also make a last-minute decision to pursue further studies when the academic year begins.

LEO: Don’t be afraid of change; it’ll be good for you. A romantic getaway or an adventure with your family will allow you to wrap up your time off with a host of wonderful memories.

VIRGO: You’ll need a makeover to lift your spirits. New clothes will help you look your best, and they’ll come in handy when you’re given new responsibilities at work. You’ll be able to impress your clients with your new look.

LIBRA: You’ll get a promotion that helps pay off a good chunk of your debts. Se­veral hours of overtime will also improve your financial situation. Just avoid neglec­ting your health or being there for your partner.

SCORPIO: Feeling energized, you’ll drag a few people along for a crazy adventure. You’ll find yourself in the spotlight as people admire you for one reason or another. You’ll receive a round of ap­plause for an accomplishment.

SAGITTARIUS: You’ll greatly enjoy time spent with your family. You’ll be the one to help bury the hatchet with loved ones who’ve been but­ting heads for a long time. A family member will have your undivi­ded attention.

CAPRICORN: If you’ve recently moved, take some time to explore your surroundings, as this will lead to a few great discoveries. You’ll have a lot of errands to run and need to drive your kids around. Also, the phone will be ring­ing off the hook.

AQUARIUS: Even in the middle of your vacation, your boss won’t hesitate to offer you a promotion on a silver platter. Your client base could grow as well. You might have to deal with some unexpected expenses.

PISCES: There’s a lot of action ahead, and you’re in for a few surprises. Your lo­ved ones will suggest some exci­ting activities. Let yourself be caught up in the moment, and you’re sure to find happiness around the corner.

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3605 MARYDALE AVE, SOUTH STORMONT - This 3+1 bedroom home is boasting stylish finishings and is move in ready. Modern tiled main floor living area with spacious open concept layout. Close to park, schools and other amenities. $385,000 MLS®1251140 JEN BLAIR MANLEY 613-551-4133

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At the Cornwall Community Hospital on Tuesday, July 6, 2021.

She was 77. She leaves her loving husband of 7 years, Michel Lemire. Loving mother of Eric Brider (Caroline). Sadly missed by her grandchildren, Dillon Hynes, Melanie Brider and Chantale Brider. Survived by her sister Jeanne Veillette and her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, Gaston and Helene (Decoste) Veillette and her sister, Madeleine Veillette. Family and friends will be received at the M. John Sullivan Funeral Home, 341 Pitt Street (across from city hall) Cornwall on Thursday July 22, 2021 from 7-9pm. A private Funeral Mass will be held at Ste-Thérèse-de-Lisieux Church followed by cremation. Rite of Committal at Notre Dame Cemetery at a later date. Those attending are required to wear a mask or face covering and attendance will be controlled. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Lung Association of Canada would be appreciated by the family.

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Myth #1: Stay in a dark room with no light, no noise and no stimulation until your symptoms are gone.

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Myth #2: Computerized tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans show concussion injuries.

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Myth # 3: Concussions are caused by direct blows to the head.

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The temporary change in brain function causes symptoms that include but are not limited to headaches, dizziness, fatigue, trouble thinking, emotional changes, visual disturbances and sensitivity to noise and light.

Myth #4: Lingering symptoms for months or years after a concussion cannot be resolved.

There are a variety of treatment options available to address long lasting concussion symptoms. Health professionals trained in concussion management will complete a thorough evaluation of your neck, visual and vestibular function, balance, coordination, mental health,

cognition, exercise tolerance and aerobic capacity.. Your rehabilitation plan can involve multiple health professionals including physiotherapists, chiropractors, occupational therapists, optometrists, neurologists, neuro-optometrists, psychologists, psychiatrists, dieticians, speech language pathologists, endocrinologists and naturopaths. A great starting point for rehabilitation for many patients is with their family doctor, physiotherapist or chiropractor.

These health professionals can assist with referrals to the appropriate health care providers according to your symptoms and needs.

This myth busting information has been provided by the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation and Complete Concussion Management Inc. Please note that this information is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice. If you have any questions regarding concussion care and rehabilitation, please feel free to reach out to our physiotherapist Audrey De Jong by email at audrey@ movetherapeutics.ca.

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Grants last in municipal politics in Cornwall as he has no intention of running for re-election.

With his elevation to Mayor, there remains a vacancy on Council. Grant said that Council will officially declare the seat vacant before the end of the month and will decide how best to fill that seat. Council can hold a by-election, or appoint someone. Traditionally Council offers a vacant seat to the person who got the most next votes in an election. Grant said he has not yet decided how he would prefer seeing the seat filled, but was not entirely sold on sticking to tradition.

“The one bad thing about doing the same thing over and over again is you get caught in past practice,” he said.

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split in tourism and now I think it is coming together.”

“It is about expanding what is good for all of us,” he went on to say. “Living in silos is not a way to progress.”

As for Akwesasne, Grant said he saw opportunities to partner with the MCA on a number of active files.

“Homelessness is something that we should be looking at, and the waterfront is something we should be looking at,” he said.

“Akwesasne, the MCA, have an interest in the waterfront where can we work together and look at the waterfront like we did with the harbour. I had a good conversation with the Chief (Abram Benedict), and he knows where I’m coming from as far as our Council’s perspective and we have a good understanding.”

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Cornwall Seaway News sat down with Grant on Tuesday, July 13 to ask him about his goals as Mayor, his relationship with neighbouring municipalities, and more.

Grant started off by explaining that his goals for being Mayor largely aligned with those of his predecessor.

“When I first ran for Council, I had a goal in

mind, to replacing our aging rinks (hockey) and it took two terms, but we finally got it. We built The Benson Centre,” he said. “Then I was on the Waterfront Committee and our next goal was to acquire the waterfront from the federal government at no cost to the taxpayers and that is still a goal of mine. Our Strategic Plan talks about the waterfront and waterfront development.”

Seaway News asked Grant how he would handle the important relationship with Cornwall’s two neighbours, the United Counties of SD&G and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA).

“I don’t think we’ve met often enough with the Counties,” Grant said. “We have a joint liaison where we talk about what we manage collectively, but to go beyond that, I think we have to be looking at tourism. There was a

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Reader says: An awful lot of drivers in Cornwall must have gotten their drivers license out of a cereal box. They have very little understanding of how to drive or just don’t care. They do not follow the rules of the road, they make the stupidest maneuvers.

Speeding is all too common. Traffic lights and stops signs have little meaning and they have zero respect for other drivers on the road....... that’s a fact! The drivers that follow the rules of the road take their lives into their hands when they are out and about driving. I have lived in the GTA (greater Toronto area) and Montreal and have driven all over Ontario and Quebec and I must say without a doubt, the City of Cornwall has the worst drivers that I have ever witnessed. Somebody help us!!

Have a cute pet that just needs to be shared with the world? Email their picture and a short caption to nseebruch@seawaynews. media for them to appear in our Pet Corner.

Reader says: I would just like to say that since all that work was done in front of the Police station . I would have thought that it would look nicer .. It is such a huge disappointment . The plants they choose to go around the fountain looks like something they dug up from the roadway , the fountain is not visible ..

There is certainly no curb appeal at all.

Seen on Facebook: I was wondering if a City of Cornwall worker can take a look at a yellow post on the bike path bridge by l’Heritage High School. It needs to be re-painted due to a written slanderous remark that no child should read going by or anyone for that matter.

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WWW.SUMMERHEIGHTSGOLF.COM From the City of Cornwall: CN Rail is completing work at the Power Dam Drive crossing.

The road will be closed from July 20 to 22.

The road crossing is getting a full rehabilitation: replacement of panels, ties, joints, rails, and planks.

With indoor dining being permitted again, are you ready to dine back inside after almost a year? Which restaurant are you most looking forward to eating at?

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From the City of Cornwall: Congratulations The misspelled Cronwall signs on Hwy to Terry Lauzon and Lloyd Lalonde for their 417 are going to be fixed according to MTO. decades of service with the Cornwall Fire Service. Both retired on June 30 alongside Reader says: I would like to thank the John Vipond.

Cornwall Community Hospital, their Canada is easing border measures to allow Emergency Room, auditorium one, Dr. Miller, entry for fully vaccinated U.S. travellers as of everyone working under Dr. Miller and staff for August 9th, and all other fully vaccinated travtaking such good care of me. Thank you so so ellers as of September 7th. much. God Bless you and a heartfelt thank you. -From Micheline Major From the City of Cornwall: Benny Avenue will be closed until August 29 while the culvert is being replaced.

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Reader says: I wonder how many people are aware that the Balloonies store is now located I can’t take my dog to the pond anymore next to the Salvation Army store on Fourth St. because the ducks keep attacking him.

Knowing this would have saved me hours of That’s what I get for buying a pure bread dog. running around from store to store looking for decorations for a special event.

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Stormont will hold a Public Meeting on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at 6:30 PM in the Township Council Chambers located at 15 Union St., Berwick, to consider proposed amendments to Zoning By-law No. 08-2014. The Township is considering a number of updates through a “housekeeping” amendment and is seeking public input on the changes, including but not limited to: • Revisions to the definitions section to eliminate redundancies, improve clarity, and add previously undefined uses; • Addition of provisions to regulate secondary dwelling units as well as temporary farm worker housing, consistent with provincial policy; • Simplifying the general provisions applicable to home-based businesses; • Revisions to the list of permitted uses in all zones to reflect changes to the definitions section as well as to be consistent with the United Counties of SDG Official Plan; • Changes to the zoning schedules to address mapping errors and/or more appropriately reflect actual land uses on certain properties; • Various other technical changes and revisions to the by-law text to address errors and improve clarity.

The proposed By-Law affects lands throughout the entire Township; as such, no keymap is provided for the proposed by-law. Owners of lands that are subject to a mapping change will be provided individual notice.

Although an in-person meeting will be held, interested parties are encouraged to consider participating remotely to reduce person-to-person contact. For more information about the proposed amendments, appeal rights, and/or ways to participate, please contact the Township of North Stormont at 613-984-2821 ext.226 or mhammoud@northstormont. ca. Additional information and material about the proposed by-law will be available by request at the Township of North Stormont Office between 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM, 15 Union St., Berwick, K0C 1G0.

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The Coalition for Unity, Respect, Equality/ Equity for All (CUREA) is holding a discussion on July 28 at 6 p.m. to discuss Islamophobia in the community with Imam Abdollah Vakily. The event can be registered for online at the following link: https://lnkd. in/g6J_XB4 Seaway Valley Wrestling is returning for a How special is this to celebrate the same birthday as your great grandmother. Mom is live event on Aug. 28 in partnership with 96 and Sammy is 15. HBD Mrs Haramis and Cornwall Minor Baseball. Visit SVW’s Sammy.

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L’HCC reconnaît la contribution des bénévoles lors d’une activité d’appréciation en leur honneur COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE DE L’HCC CORNWALL, Ontario - Le 16 juillet, l’Hôpital communautaire de Cornwall (HCC) a tenu une célébration d’appréciation des bénévoles au volant pour souligner la contribution de ces personnes qui se surpassent afin de servir les patientes et les visiteurs ainsi que pour appuyer le personnel.

Au total, 47 bénévoles ont reçu une récompense pour états de service, notamment Claire Bonneville et Gisele Welch, à qui l’on a remis une plaque pour marquer 50 années de service, de même que Margaret Towndale qui en est à 45 années de service.

Les bénévoles pouvaient choisir un moment entre 10 h et 14 h pour prendre leur récompense en bordure du trottoir. « Nous remercions sincèrement notre merveilleuse équipe de bénévoles à l’hôpital pour tout ce qu’elle fait au nom de l’HCC », dit sa présidente et directrice générale, Jeanette Despatie.

L’an dernier, l’HCC a dû prendre la décision difficile de demander à ses bénévoles de

demeurer en sécurité chez eux durant toute la pandémie afin d’aider à atténuer la propagation de la COVID-19 à l’hôpital et dans la collectivité. Bien que les bénévoles n’aient pas été présents pendant pratiquement 16 mois, ils étaient tout de même présents à l’esprit. « Nous savons que ce fut difficile pour vous, nos bénévoles, mais sachez que nous reconnaissons vos efforts et votre contribution et que nous vous en remercions, a dit la viceprésidente des Programmes communautaires Christine Penney, en accueillant les bénévoles lors de cette activité au volant à leur intention.

Demeurer en sécurité est assurément la meilleure contribution que vous ayez pu faire à ce moment-ci. » L’HCC prévoit d’accueillir de nouveau ses bénévoles sur place cet automne, s’il est sécuritaire de le faire. On invite les personnes désireuses de faire du bénévole à l’HCC de communiquer avec la coordonnatrice des Ressources bénévoles, Judy Dancause, au Vice-présidente des programmes communautaires, Christine Penney (à droite) remet à Gisele Welch (à gauche) une plaque commémorant 50 ans de service bénévole. Photo Soumis.

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Harbour warehouse ready for demolition NICK SEEBRUCH

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CORNWALL, Ontario – The Port Lands Project has announced that the Akwesasne Harbour Development Corporation and the Cornwall Harbour Development Corporation have awarded a tender for the demolition of the former warehouse building at the Cornwall Harbour at 580 Harbour Rd. “The warehouse building itself is in a condition that does not lend itself to re-building or redevelopment and has recently become the site of multiple break ins, vandalism and disruption,” reads a statement from the Port Lands Project. “It was determined the best course of action would be to remove the

structure and alleviate these issues to enhance enjoyment for the community who access the area and the nearby residents.”

The demolition of the warehouse building, which has been vacant since March 2018, represents the first step in the development of the Port Lands which is being jointly undertaken between the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) and the City of Cornwall.

Earlier this summer, the Port Lands Project began engaging with the public about what the future site should look like and be used for.

The demolition of the warehouse building is expected to begin shortly with a completion date of Sept. 18, 2021.

The warehouse at the Cornwall Harbour (Nick Seebruch/ Seaway News).

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