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Chief among their concerns is the “dysfunction” with how the department has been run in recent years, said Cornwall Professional Firefighters Association president Jason Crites, in large part because of a revolving number of managers, an inability of city council to understand how the service should operate and ineffective fire prevenRIVETTE tion measures.

A “damning” report from August, 2013, authored by the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office, points to widespread issues within the fire service, Crites added.

“The City of Cornwall is not meeting minimum legislated requirements,” reads the report. “(A review) identifies inconsistencies and deficiencies in the delivery of fire protection services in the City of Cornwall.”

And while the report is more than a year old, Crites suggests very little has been done at the fire service to reverse the issues.

It appears clear, according to the report, that there was confusion among top brass at the fire service about just who is responsible for what,

specifically when it comes to high-profile issues like fire prevention and efforts to reduce response calls.

“Interviews with the fire chief and deputy fire chief indicated that each believes that oversight of the fire prevention bureau is the other person’s responsibility,” reads the report. “The lack of oversight has resulted in systematic failure of this division of the department.”

The fire prevention bureau’s job is to educate the public on practices to prevent homes and property from going up in flames.

Perhaps as a result, Cornwall tops the Ontario list of fires per 10,000 structures with 32 - more than communities like Toronto (19), Ottawa (16) and Waterloo (15).

Firefighters are fed up, and are going public with their concerns.

“We’re trying to work with them…but this is telling them ‘You’ve got gross errors that need to be fixed.’ But they’re having silly conversations about... things that don’t even matter and it’s extraordinarily frustrating for the membership,” said Crites.

And that’s not all.

An Ontario Fire Marshal review team tasked with cataloguing fire safety inspections within the Cornwall department came up empty.

“The review team experienced difficulty determining the degree to which fire code compliance is achieved and enforced (in Cornwall),” reads a portion of its 2013 report. “There is currently no measure of results for the impact or effectiveness of fire prevention activities provided to the residents of the municipality.”

Firefighters are particularly frustrated that it is budget time, and city council appears intent on making changes to the policies within the department when it comes to staffing levels, in hopes of corralling the skyrocketing costs of salaries.

In particular, city council is taking issue with a unique, and some say expensive, policy that requires a particular fire platoon to be staffed with 14 people, to ensure there is a minimum of 10 available to fight a fire.

The balance of the individuals can often be found on vacation, long-term leave or training.

But the firefighters point to the fact that even 10 is not enough to fight a typical structure fire, and that overtime is almost always required when a household blaze is being doused.

“You run into overtime pretty quick. If it’s a structure fire we’re looking for help right away,” said Crites, suggesting if more was done to prevent fires, the cost of the department would decrease. “Fires are expensive when you have them, but they cause a lot of problems. Some of these streets…I can’t walk down Louisa Street without throwing a baseball and hitting a house that’s been on fire. It’s pretty hard to have decent property values when half the street has been boarded up or been hit by fire at some time.”

The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) recommends that 15 firefighters combat a typical single-family home fire.

Cornwall gets close if all 14 are available for a shift, but the minimum is often 10.

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(structural fires don’t happen) very often, but it’s a hell of a lot more often than it should be,” said Bruce Donig, a member of the Cornwall firefighters association as well as the district two vice-president for the Ontario Professional Firefighters Association. “God forbid there’s ever an inquest.”

City councillors, though, were having none of it.

Coun. Andre Rivette defended the fire service , and suggested union members are using the 2013 fire marshal’s report to advance a political agenda.

The veteran city councillor suggested it’s time for a fire service board, not unlike the police service board that Rivette chairs, to be created.

“It’s time to go in to make sure what’s being done is supposed to be done,” said Rivette.

Donig points out that during inquests local fire service numbers are often contrasted against NFPA standards.

Problems are compounded at the department, said Crites and Donig, because of changes at the management level.

Since 2009 there have been two fire chiefs and four deputies, with more changes on the way.

The fire service is currently without a deputy chief, and chief Rick McCullough is retiring in a matter of weeks. Interviews have already begun for his replacement.

“We view some of this as the root cause for a whole bunch of what’s going on within our department,” said Donig. “We get that costs are of a concern to the council and the community at large, but the reality is we’re here to do a job.

We want to do that job, we just wish the council would engage and start to address some of our concerns.”

Once again Rivette was emphatic.

“I think they hung the chief out to dry,” Rivette said.

Coun. David Murphy suggested while the fire association members have concerns about service, community safety is not being impeded.

“The firefighters have concerns and I don’t have an issue with them expressing those concerns,” he said. “Are the residents of Cornwall safe? Of course they are.”

Crites is frustrated that many incumbents who retained their seats at the table are not addressing issues that are on the record, and significantly impeding the success of the service.

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Council shelves plan to cap tax increases over the next four years CORNWALL, Ontario – City council turned down a plan Monday to set a threshold to mitigate potential tax increases over the next four years.

Councillors said Monday it is too early, and not enough material has been digested, to agree to a plan set forward by councillors Elaine MacDonald and Claude McIntosh to cap tax hikes at no more than 10 percentage points over the term of council. The plan called for cost of living increases only, with no service cuts.

But a majority of councillors said the plan

didn’t do enough to address water and sewer rates, another bill for taxpayers, and likewise did not address the skyrocketing costs of emergency services.

“If we’re going to do something let’s make sure we’re transparent and we (establish) the bottom line for the taxpayer,” said Coun. Andre Rivette.

His colleague Coun. Mark MacDonald sounded alarm bells concerning the city budget, and said the plan was not strong enough.

“I have to say very strongly, it’s the opposite of what we should be doing,” he said. “What we’ve been handed is a stack of material this high.”

MacDonald gestured to a stack a couple of

feet high.

“We are on the verge - do not take my word for it, ask the treasurer - of financial collapse,” he continued. “The course that we’re on cannot be sustained.”

While finance manager Maureen Adams agreed the city cannot sustain the amount it spends on emergency services without tax hikes or service cuts, she stopped short of calling it a “collapse.”

MacDonald conceded overstepped with that language.

Mayor Leslie O’Shaughnessy said the city’s tax rate is indeed too much for many, and said more work needs to be done to plan long-term to miti-

gate that.

“This is an issue this council will have to address. I agree if we cut costs, there will be an impact on services in some place,” he said. “We better be cautious though, we’re sticking (in) a percentage…we haven’t had an opportunity to sit down as a council in a strategic planning session. Those priorities will lay the basis for a financial plan.”

McIntosh said the city would be getting a deal if it voted for the plan.

“I think 2.5 per cent average per year is pretty good,” he said, and McIntosh suggested the city will at some point go with water meters, which could result in savings for some homeowners.

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‘Magic and Misdirection’ is no trick Adam Brazeau adam.brazeau@tc.tc

CORNWALL, Ontario - Homegrown talent Ryan Lalonde will take centre stage at Aultsville Theatre next Saturday.

Cornwall’s Lalonde, 36, employs a no smoke, no mirrors style to engage his audience, whether he’s performing to one person or a packed crowd.

So don’t expect wands, top hats, or a rabbitin-a-hat at ‘Magic and Misdirection,’ a show for all ages, aimed at adults. The event takes place in Cornwall at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 7.

“It’s a show filled with magic, comedy, fun interaction, and a great night of entertainment,” said Lalonde.

His numerous sold-out performances at Eight Zero Zero, popular private party

appearances, and crash courses in magic for beginners over the last several years have garnered local buzz. Seeing David Copperfield live in Ottawa in 1994 sparked his passion for illusions, and he has delighted in entertaining others with sleight-of-hand tricks since.

“Inspiration comes to me in different ways - sometimes listening to a certain song on the radio will give me an idea for magic,” he said.

Lalonde doesn’t try to convince people that he has special powers, because he doesn’t have to - his act is like witnessing actual wizardry.

Tickets ($21.50 each/plus applicable fees if ordered online) can be purchased at the Cornwall Civic Complex box office from Mon. to Fri. or printed online at www.admission.com.

For more information, contact the box office at 613-938-9400 or click here.

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Overwhelming support pours in for Scott family Adam Brazeau

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CORNWALL, Ontario - There was no disputing that Cornwall takes care of its own at a spaghetti supper fundraiser for 37-year-old Mike Scott and his family Sunday night.

Over 325 community members rallied at the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch #297) for a hot meal and silent auction to support Scott and his wife Tia in the aftermath of his medical crisis.

On January 18, the father of two collapsed in his home following a “puzzling” heart attack and was rushed to the ICU at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. Nine days later, Scott awoke from a medically induced coma. (Read our previous coverage here).

Event organizers told Seaway News that $8,305 was raised to help cover the cost of any health-related expenses.

“It’s really overwhelming to see how compassionate everybody is towards Mike and his family right now,” said co-organizer Amy Alguire.

“I was speaking with them last night, and his wife said when this all started Mike couldn’t understand why everyone was being so nice and going out of their way. But it’s because Mike’s a nice guy, and his girls and Tia are active in the community, and everybody’s just pulling together for them.”

Scott, a custodian at Central Public School in Cornwall, has been placed on a heart trans-

plant waiting list.

Scott’s parents, Harvey and Diane, were awestruck as they watched the lineup for salad, spaghetti, and dessert continue to grow rather than thin out after two straight hours.

“It’s overwhelming,” said Diane. “We can’t describe how wonderful the people in Cornwall are.”

Harvey added: “It gives us a push to keep going, and hope knowing that there are so many people out there that care.”

He described Mike as a fighter, and that health-wise he’s going strong despite having a hard day on Sunday.

“He gets tired easily, but you know what... he’s at home with Tia,” said Diane.

The Scott connection runs deep in the Cornwall area.

Alguire used to work with Tia – when she found out what happened, she started collecting small e-mail money transfers to help.

Then, event co-organizer Angèle Thompson started crowd-funding for the cause. So far she has raised over $2,500.

Thompson has been friends with the Scotts since the 90s. Find out more about her efforts by clicking here.

Andrée Naud organized the dinner aspect of the fundraiser. She also worked with Tia. Naud noted that every business and individual she asked to help support the event offered a resounding ‘yes,’ especially Baxtrom’s YIG. After only living in Cornwall for four years,

Organizers Amy Alguire (left), Angèle Thompson, and Andrée Naud (right) at the spaghetti supper and auction fundraiser in support of the Scott family at the Royal Canadian Legion in Cornwall on Sunday, Mar. 1, 2015.Adam Brazeau Naud said: “I chose the right community I guess.”

Zumba instructors Jasmine Delage and Adele Wilson, who were also in attendance, are hosting a fitness fundraiser with Big J’s DJ Service for the Scotts at the Central Public

School gym on Tuesday, Mar. 3 from 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Admission is a minimum donation of $10.

To show your support and get updates on fundraisers, join the Hugs for Mike & Tia Scott Facebook page.

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‘Seedy Sunday’ roots itself in Cornwall

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CORNWALL, Ontario - The Agape Centre said goodbye to winter and welcomed in a new season at the first edition of an urban agriculturethemed event.

Over 75 people visited Seedy Sunday on March 1, the seed sale and swap event hosted by the food bank/soup kitchen/thrift store in collaboration with Transition Cornwall+.

The crowd boasted a mix of dedicated farmers, gardeners, environmentalists, as well as homeowners and apartment dwellers interested in growing their own food.

“We’re really pleased with the turnout,” said co-organizer Kendra Smith, volunteer coordinator for the Agape Centre.

She noted that the event was a great opportunity to promote the ‘Plant a Row Grow a Row’ program that encourages gardeners to grow a row of fresh produce to donate to a local food

bank.

“We love donations of fresh produce - and as quickly as it comes through our doors, we’re giving it away in our food bank,” said Smith.

Vendors sold a wide variety of locally grown heirloom and heritage seeds, as well as foodrelated plant materials like fruit trees and shrubs suitable for urban environments and catalogues from local seed companies.

Sylvie Paquette, coordinator of the Eastern Ontario Agri-Food Network, and her infant daughter Emoke purchased some seeds for their farm in Alexandria.

Paquette was also there to scope out the reaction to Cornwall’s inaugural Seedy Sunday.

“It’s fantastic to see all these vendors representing farms in the area, and their different focuses,” said Paquette.

She added: “The location for this event is great. I love the work Agape does with its community garden and its other activities.”

Paquette said using these seeds for growing food in an urban setting is an ideal way for Cornwall area residents to try and learn something new without the commitment of planting an entire garden.

Kat Rendek, coordinator of All Things Food - an SDG-based food security network - handed out the Agri-Food Network’s regional Farm Fresh Local Food map to visitors. A new edition is set to surface this spring.

Local gardening and environmental groups offered resources and advice on planting and harvesting. Exhibitors included Seeds of Diversity, Tourne-SOL, Koz Roots Garlic and Herb Farm, and Growing Up Organic, among others.

Seedy Sunday, also known as Seedy Saturday, is a series of annual events across the country where people exchange and purchase seeds and plants in a social setting with expert gardeners ready to give advice.

Sylvie Paquette, coordinator of the Eastern Ontario Agri-Food Network, and her 20-month-old daughter Emoke visited the Transition Cornwall+ booth at the Agape Centre’s Seedy Sunday on March 1, 2015. Environmentalist Elaine Kennedy handed the Paquettes a free bag of snapdragon seeds for their home garden in Alexandria. Adam Brazeau

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complaints coming to the city about snowbanks at many Cornwall intersections and along boulevards.

Some intersections in the city, and along many driveways, have become problematic as motorists find it difficult to see oncoming traffic.

De Wit said city officials are making decisions about specific areas of concern within the traffic network based on community feedback, but there is no generalized plan to branch out into

residential neighbourhoods once snowbank work is completed in downtown areas.

“We are doing as best we can with the siteline issues,” said de Wit. “ Snowbanks could grow even larger if more snow is dumped on the area - a distinct possibility that spring is still weeks away.

The city is trying to balance the costs of sending out more crews to remove snow versus the traffic issues that have been created by Cornwall snowbanks.

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CORNWALL, Ontario - If you live in a residential neighbourhood in Cornwall, you may be stuck with Everest-like snowbanks until spring.

The city is in the midst of removing as many of the towering mammoths as possible, but so far has restricted its work to downtown areas, bus routes, busy city streets and very narrow roads.

Neighbourhoods like Sunrise Acres, Riverdale and other residential sectors of the city have had their mountainous snowbanks left relatively untouched - and that could persist until Mother Nature takes care of things herself.

“The primary concerns are the (busy) streets and the bus routes,” said Bill de Wit, the city’s infrastructure manager. “We want to make sure they are safe.”

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CORNWALL, Ontario - Wizard of Oz characters followed the yellow brick road into Cornwall, as part of an audience participation screening at Galaxy Cinema in support of Habitat for Humanity Seaway Valley. More than 100 moviegoers helped raised well over $1,000 for the non-profit, communitybased organization on Saturday, Feb. 28.

“We wanted to put the fun in fundraiser,” said Charles Leclair, special events/marketing coordinator for Habitat for Humanity.

Dozens of youth dressed as their favourite Oz characters: cue the Fourkiotis siblings, who came as Dorothy (complete with Toto), Cowardly Lion, Scarecrow, and Tin Man. Their mother, Angela Matthews, said the 1939 classic was by far her favourite childhood movie, and jumped at the chance to share it with a new generation.

Matthews said: “I loved the title of the event. The whole thing was really well done. I wish more people came, but I think if they continue it will grow bigger.”

To add to the festivities, Jennifer MacDonald, a volunteer for Habitat, mingled with audience mem-

bers dressed as Glinda, the Good Witch.

It wasn’t your typical movie screening either.

Guests were encouraged to bring five simple props from home - keys, flashlights, lollipops, bubbles, and a hat – to interact with the movie on cue. For example, when a character said the words ‘house’ and ‘home,’ the crowd would jingle their keys.

The Children’s Aid Society of SDG coordinated a face painting area manned by four staff members.

The Seaway Valley Theatre Company donated props and costumes for the photo booth that was on site to help collect additional donations. To date, 11 homes have been built for low-income families throughout SDG. Well, minus the ‘G’ that is. Only Stormont and Dundas residents have been the lucky recipients of the Habitat’s generosity. The next ‘home build’ is targeted for Glengarry, but it won’t be anytime soon. Leclair told Seaway News Habitat is taking a step back.

“We’re not building for 2015,” said Leclair. “We’re taking a year off to build a bank account.”

He added: “Typically what has happened in the past is we will have money to start building a home and half-way through we’re relying on our Re-store sales for funding to pay for the balance.”

Leclair said Habitat is looking at building a semidetached in Glengarry in 2016 to potentially house

Pictured from left are Tin Man - Eleni Fourkiotis, Cowardly Lion - Antonios Fourkiotis, Dorothy and Toto - Georgie Fourkiotis, Scarecrow - Nico Fourkiotis, and Charles Leclair, special events/marketing coordinator for Habitat for Humanity Seaway Valley. Adam Brazeau event was launched in 2013 when Warner Bros. and two families to make up for the missed year.

Since the Re-store in Bonville’s sales support the Habitat for Humanity formed a partnership in celemajority of the home build, Leclair is working close- bration of the film’s 75th anniversary to help the ly with executive director Leigh Taggart to help non-profit create decent, safe and affordable housbring extra funds. The ‘There’s No Place Like Home’ ing for low-income families.

Downtown business challenges ‘A Better Vu of Cornwall’ CORNWALL, Ontario - Two proud Cornwallites have started a campaign to create a chain reaction of good deeds. Jamie Maracle and Matthew Girgis, owners of Vu NightSpot, posted a video challenge

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“We hope to give the citizens of Cornwall a little The humourous short clip shows the pair com- kick in the butt in the right direction,” said Girgis. mitting various acts of kindness for unsuspecting “Take a little pride in your city. Help clean it up. strangers. From a simple gesture like holding a door Lend a neighbour a hand. Or help out the needy.” open for a shopper to raising money for a local Anyone can participate in the initiative. Post

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news CORNWALL, Ontario - It was a bright day in Cornwall, but it had little to do with the sunshine. It was Pink Shirt Day and thousands of individuals were wearing colourful shirts, pants and even shoes to mark the occasion that draws awareness to a growing anti-bullying message last Wednesday.

Students at Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School were decked out in their best pink outfits - and for good reason. The all-boys Grade 7-8 class was named winner of the Boys and Girls Club of Cornwall/SDG PSA Contest. The class put together a public service announcement with a theme of ‘Belonging’ to capture the award.

Jacquie Richards, the club’s executive director, said all 2,000 of the $10 pink T-shirts sold

out. The funds will assist the non-profit agency deliver after-school programs at eight various locations. But the clothes don’t make the cause.

Richards said the level of awareness raised has been extraordinary. In honour of Pink Shirt Day, members of the Cornwall Community Police Service made a change to their uniforms.

Cornwall Police Chief Dan Parkinson said the fashion statement sends a message, loud and clear: “we are not going to put up with bullying anymore.” Meanwhile, at the BGC 506 Clubhouse, dozens of students gathered for pink cupcakes and lessons on bullying from city cops. With a feather boa wrapped around his neck, David Pecore, 11, said everyone should have the right to wear the colours they want.

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OPEN HANDS: New program a ‘win-win situation’ CORNWALL, Ontario - After 32 years, Jeff Wright finally has a place to call home and a family to share it with.

Wright was welcomed into the Bojarski family as part of the Open Hands’ Home Share program.

The 48-year-old was diagnosed with Down syndrome at an early age and has lived in a group residence since his teens.

“He makes you appreciate the little things in life, ‘cause he does, and he let’s you know,” said Beverly Bojarski.

Open Hands is looking for more community members to open their doors.

The Cornwall-based government-funded organization is a division of Ottawa- Carleton Association for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (OCAPDD). It specializes in housing

and residential care for people with intellectual disabilities.

Andrew Kennedy, program manager for both SIL (Supported Independent Living) and Home Share, said there are at least half a dozen matches waiting to be made. “If we could get more people to fit into a loving family it would be a win-win situation for everybody,” added Kennedy.

Joseph Geneau, a quality assurance manager with Open Hands, is working with Kennedy to build the program into a solid support system that integrates people with disabilities into the community.

Before any individual is paired up, there’s a nearly four-month process to make sure that the home share provider understands their role. A potential match has their background,

references, and medical history checked as well as fire and safety issues at the house.

“That’s the thing, it’s finding the people who have the qualities the Bojarskis have,” said Geneau. “Because we need people who are dedicated to improving the life of another person.”

Since Oct. 2014 the program’s first match has been inseparable.

“He became family,” said Beverly.

Meanwhile, Wright hung on her every word.

His sister resides in Ottawa and was involved in the selection process.

Open Hands-operated group homes range from three individuals that live together up to eight in some of the settings.

For more information, e-mail akennedy@ open-hands.ca or call (613) 933-0012.

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Producers in the area have begun tapping trees and while the sap isn’t quite flowing yet, by this time next week production should begin ramping up.

Angela Coleman, owner of the Sand Road Sugar Camp in Moose Creek, said in an interview her operation has begun tapping the more than 2,700 trees they use to produce the sweettasting treat Canada is famous for.

“It looks like the time for us is now,” she said.

“We would say things look very promising.”

Last year was terrible for maple producers. A winter that wouldn’t quit, combined with a spring that seemed to show up out of nowhere, led to a very short production season.

Coleman said the transition to spring from winter this year appears to be more gradual, considering the temperatures in the long-range weather forecast.

And that bodes well for syrup producers.

“The sun is pretty warm, so that’s a good sign,” she said. “You can see it with some of the melt on the driveways.

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South Nation Conservation, in partnership with Sand Road Maple Farm, is once again offering its popular Maple Education Program, which provides a unique, hands-on history of the production of maple syrup.

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Tours are also available for adult groups. The Sand Road log cabin remains open to all visitors even while tours are being conducted.

The two-hour tours, which follow the K-12 science curriculum, start at 9:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. To offset expenses, the cost per participant is $6, which includes the tour and a maple treat The best part of winter’s end happens and must be paid in advance. Pancake meals are soon - maple sugar production. also available starting at $4.50 per person. The minimum number per group is 15. To help make Additionally, SNC is offering Maple Education the program more accessible, SNC offers a buss- Lesson Kits to be loaned to schools and groups ing subsidy of up to $150 per eligible school. who aren’t able to visit the programming site.

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The event is being held at the Social – Conference & Event Centre at 130 Sydney Street.

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Young women wondering what to do from Monday, Mar. 16 to Friday, Mar. 20, might want to consider the SASS ‘I Am an Emotional Creature’ camp, titled after the Eve Ensler book of the same name.

“We’re doing this to unite and empower teen girls to talk about the issues they’re facing,” said Jessika Thompson, SASS public education coordinator.

The camp is geared for female youth who want to talk about issues like body image, bullying, consent, and violence against women around the globe.

“We’re looking for girls, not specific to them, who may be struggling with their own identity, or involved with ‘sexting’ and may not be aware

of the repercussions,” said Vinet.

She added: “It’s also for the girls who want to make a difference – interested in social growth and political change. The theatrical component is the activist part.”

The camp will end with a performance of Ensler’s ‘I Am an Emotional Creature’ by the group of March breakers.

SASS limited the amount of spots to create a tight-knit group. Already, only eight are left.

Corporate sponsors, including Dr. Rachel Navaneelan and Michele Allinotte of Allinotte Law Office, have rallied to ensure there is no cost for any of the participants.

“All we ask is they bring their own lunch snacks will be provided,” said Thompson.

Cornwall Transit vouchers will be provided, and SASS is also working with local taxis to help transport anyone from the Stormont-DundasGlengarry area.

Special guests will discuss health and nutrition, teen pregnancy, texting and the law, and politics.

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BEREAVED FAMILIES OF ONTARIO Cornwall and Area Support and Share Night is open to anyone who has lost a loved one through death. Next support group meeting is Wednesday, Mar. 11 from 7-9pm at 216 Montreal Road. No cost to attend. Info: 613936-1455 or visit the Drop-In Centre at 216 Montreal Road.

BAKE SALE The ladies’ from the Greek Community would like to invite everyone Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Mar. 26, 27 & 28 for a fundraiser bake sale inside the Giant Tiger (609 Pitt St, Cornwall) from 9am until closing time. All money will go towards the Cornwall Community Hospital. Everyone Welcome!

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WOODSMOKE BLUEGRASS JAMBOREE Weekend of fantastic live music, March 27 & 28, NAV CENTRE Theatre, Cornwall, 7pm. Details: www.sites.google.com/site/ woodsmokebluegrass TRICOUNTY COUNTRY MUSIC JAM Saturday, March 7 at the IOOF Hall in Williamsburg-7:30 p.m.

CHURCH ALIVE SERIESBlessed Sacrament Parish will be hosting a series of talks on Monday evening during Lent. The evening will start at 6:30pm and end at 7:30pm. Everyone is invited to attend and share. We will end our Lenten CHURCH ALIVE SERIES with THE FRANCIS EFFECT. Please join us on the following dates… March 9th - Social Justice, March 23rd - The Consecrated Life, March 30th - The Francis Effect.

CASINO TRIP to Rideau Carleton on Friday, Mar. 27, bus departs at 4:30pm. For more info, call 613-932-6534. “Bring a friend or two”. Proceeds toward St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre.

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Tough talk last week from Cornwall’s firefighters.

Reps from the Cornwall Professional Firefighters Association, in an interview with yours truly, listed a litany of problems within the department, contained in a fire marshal’s report that dates back more than a year and a half.

The problems, according to the report, centre on leadership and fire prevention but the message from the union is clear: there is dysfunction within the department.

The problem for the association might be that their message is falling on deaf ears.

And I don’t mean city councillors, some of whom were more than a bit peeved that the union would go as far as it did with some of the comments.

No…it would be average taxpayers, some of whom are ignoring the message being offered by the union.

The problem, as it almost always is, is optics.

The firefighters association is the only municipal union that has parked itself within council chambers to listen in on the budget talks.

Proponents say this is because they are taking an active interest in the debates taking place among their bosses – a valid point, I would say.

I think every municipal union in the city should have a rep at the budget meetings.

But critics are lambasting the union for ONLY taking an interest in the budget talks because they could end up losing members – and others have gone a step further and consider their growing numbers in the council

chambers to be a form of intimidation.

Not sure I’d go that far…but some are.

The big issue headed into the fire budget talks centres on replacing four empty spots (one per platoon) within the department – city council is considering leaving the spots empty and rolling the dice that overtime costs won’t skyrocket as some suggest.

While the union may be scoring points when it comes to shining a light on areas within the fire service that need improvement, they are losing the PR war.

Ask anyone on the street about being a Cornwall firefighter and the answers are pretty telling when it comes to the public opinion: “They only fight about four fires a year.”

“Nearly all of them have part-time jobs because their full-time job is so easy.”

“They only work about six shifts a month.”

“They sleep all night.”

Of course most of those sentiments aren’t steeped in reality – but the problem for the firefighters association is they exist, and not much is being done to counter those arguments.

Let’s be honest, being a firefighter in Cornwall is a pretty sweet gig.

First of all…you’re a firefighter. Name one little boy that at one point in time didn’t have a fantasy about roaring out of the station in a fire truck. In many cases these guys are, quite literally, living the dream.

Firefighters are also paid pretty well – and rightly so…if my house is on fire I want a guy manning the hose who is paid well, not some guy looking to do something else with his life.

And finally, it would appear as though the firefighters association is a union I wouldn’t want to mess with. They are passionate, knowledgeable and aren’t afraid to mix it

up if challenged (see Mark MacDonald’s ‘pig’ comment for evidence of that). If I’m a firefighter, I’m glad they’ve got my back.

Life, in a city where jobs are scarce and minimum wage is a constant theme, could be a lot worse than being a full-time firefighter.

So…if it is to have any success convincing the public it deserves the people it wants, the firefighters association has to do a better job when it comes to public relations.

I put that point to association leaders Jason Crites and Bruce Doing, when we spoke last week. They agreed, with some convincing, that more work in educating the public of their point of view is required.

But Doing did suggest: “It shouldn’t be incumbent on the association to address these issues.”

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In a perfect world, he is right.

But city council continues to stare down a budget with a tax increase that hovers north of three per cent, combined with a challenging jobs market and a local economy that is very much middle-of-the-road. It’s no wonder that there are grasps somewhere, anywhere, to save some money.

I agree there are issues to be addressed with the Cornwall Fire Department. It would appear many of those issues will be put to rest when this much-ballyhooed Fire Master Plan finally sees the light of day in a few weeks.

The challenge I put to the fire association is this – you make some good points…now you have to convince the naysayers those points are valid in the current economic climate.

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It’s time to think long-term, says writer with high paying jobs within next few years.

Zero tax increases cannot be achieved for this year. It may be possible in the next five to ten years. Every year the cost of running the City will keep going up and the city will need more revenues. However one could work towards increasing the tax base (the number of taxpayers and businesses) over a period of time so that the tax load will be shared by more taxpayers, thus reducing the need of a tax increase. Our stagnant population of 47,000 for over 50 years does not help in increasing the tax base to generate more funds to run the city.

I know this easier said than done. But do we have a choice ? We have to think outside the box of ways to make this happen and not just give up and hope time will change or a miracle will happen.

Another point, I would like to raise: Why does the city wait for fall or winter to start thinking what increase will be required in the taxes? Why not do a budget for two years so that we know what is likely to happen next year. This will give council a full year to debate and see if the city can reduce the expenses anywhere. Successful businesses do a oneyear budget with a 3-5 year projection to realize what they will face ahead.

I support Mark McDonald’s idea of a 20-year plan for the city.

Mayor and Councillors received the mandate from the people to help move our City forward. Lets support them in their efforts for a long term plan.

Naresh Bhargava, Cornwall, Ont.

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Ald. Brunet, who labelled firefighters as labourers, said: “For the 32 first-class firefighters their education ranges from Grade 7 to Grade 12 with the average formal education for the group being Grade 10.”

In another shot at the firefighters, Brunet said they were given a liberal clothing allowance, 18 paid sick days each year, were provided sleeping quarters along with the “opportunity for all the moonlighting that can be obtained.”

Brunet also called for a composite force made up of volunteers and full-time firefighters.

The firefighters prez fired back:“In Cornwall you have people like Ald. Brunet, people who have never done a physical day’s work in their lives.”

What is that line about the more things change, the more they stay the same?

TRIVIA ANSWER The New York Cafe was destroyed in an August 1972 fire. It was opened in 1913 at 129 Pitt St. by Peter Wong. The Cafe was Cornwall’s first Chinese restaurant. Also destroyed in the fire was the next door building housing Ford’s Jewellers. Snetsinger’s Hardware, Miller’s Men’s Wear and Marilyn’s Dress Shop received extensive water damage. Six firefighters were injured while fighting the fire: Capt. Clarence Snider, Lt. Ed Stewart, George Clarke, Bill Hope, Ray Campeau and Lt. Roy Riviere. A big danger was dynamite stored in a building behind the hardware store.

TRIVIA This Pitt Street stationary store was owned and operated by Harry and Thelma Sliter.

It closed in 1987. The original store opened in 1882.

HITTING THE RECALL BUTTON On March 5, 1971 Cornwall and area residents woke to news that the night before, in British Columbia, Prime

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Minister Pierre Trudeau and Margaret Sinclair had married. But a bigger story, at least for Cornwall and area, was unfolding. A raging blizzard swept into the area overnight and before it moved out a total of 52 centimeters of snow, fueled by strong winds, had been dumped in a 29-hour period. It was the worst snowstorm in our history. Life in the city and counties came to a standstill. On a clogged Highway 401 an estimated 500 transports were stranded between Ingleside and Lancaster. Teams of snowmobilers rescued the drivers. It took two days to clear Highway 401 and longer for many rural roads. Seven bulldozers were used to clear city streets.

AROUND AND ABOUT Harry Valentine reminds us that bicycle lanes for Second Street were first discussed by city council back in 1973, when Ed Lumley was mayor. ... Coldest February in recent memory kind of takes the chill off global warming. ... Not much doubt that Christine Elliott will become the new leader of the Ontario Conservatives which will put women in charge of all three parties in the legislature, a first for Canadian provincial politics. ... Last Thursday, Whitehorse was seven degrees warmer than Cornwall.

ACROSS THE POND Cost of getting an education at St. Lawrence University in Canton, N.Y., about 30 miles south of here, is going up. New annual fee schedule (tuition, room and board) is $62,150. Over at Clarkson University in Potsdam, the annual cost is $56,250. ... Tale of two systems: fewer hospital stays and visits to ER on this side of the border cuts costs. The opposite is the case in the U.S. where the goal of hospitals is to increase the number of patiens. A drop in admissions and

ER visits is the reason Massena Memorial Hospital posted a $65,778 net loss in January. ... The St. Lawrence County district attorney’s office has been given the go-ahead to hire two assistant district attorneys. The salary - $57,336. On this side of the border some court security guards make more. ... Thirty miles up river a multi-million dollar expansion of the Ogdensburg port is under way.

The expanded port will employ some 60 dock workers.

THIS AND THAT Shortly after an Ottawa area man was killed on July 2, 2010, a woman, described as his jilted ex-lover, was charged with murder. Last week she was found guilty of manslaughter. The case puts the spotlight on a plodding justice system. She spent 4 1/2 years in custody awaiting trial. What happens in such cases when an accused person is found innocent of all charges after spending years in custody? Getting a case to trial in a year is considered fast. Most take one to two years. ... Kudos to the Wesleyan Church congregation (Sydney Street) for opening a centre for fire victims. It is called the Wesleyan Refuge and provides accommodations for fire victims up to 30 days. The $30,000 needed to renovate part of the church (former school) for living quarters was raised by the congregation.

SPORTS STUFF Just in case you were wondering, the Leafs have a worse record under coach Peter Horachek than the fired Randy Caryle. The Laughs have won just four of 23 games with Horachek behind the bench. Yes, those coaching changes sure make a difference. ... Imagine paying $300 to watch the Sabres and Leafs go through the motions.

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As baseball legend Yogi Berra liked to say, “It is deja-vu, all over again.”

So it is with shots currently being fired across the bow over the cost of maintaining the Cornwall Fire Department and shift numbers.

Turn back the page to 1971.

Ald. Roy Brunet and Cornwall Professional Firefighters Association were locked in a war of words over salaries, manpower and the use of paid volunteers. A third fire station in the north end of the city was another issue.

Brunet lit the fuse when he told a local radio station that salary demands by the local firefighters were“ridiculous”and suggested that their base pay was too rich for the community to shoulder. In short, he alleged they were fat cats feeding at the public trough.

(Does this not sound familiar?)

Guy Lepage, firefighters association president, punched back, noting that the average annual salary for the 45 firefighters (down from 48) was $8,300, which placed Cornwall 58th out of 72 Ontario departments. The firefighters were seeking a $600 annual increase.

The union was pushing the city to return to a complement of 48 firefighters with 12 men on each of the four shifts. The decrease was the result of two resignations and one retirement, vacancies that the cost-conscious council was hesitant to fill.

Lepage said that one shift at No. 2 station was operating with three men and during one sevenday stretch had just two men.

How nasty did things get back in the 1971 verbal brawl?

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and complications arose. David Lascelle died on November 11th leaving his wife Beulah and seven children. Two men, connected by a love of sports and a minor traffic mishap, were both gone within a few short months of each other.

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on August 4th Ambrose Knight died. David Lascelle was kept in custody as police pondered manslaughter charges, but none were ever laid and he returned to his taxi, but suffered an attack of appendicitis in October 1937

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Recently, this picture arrived on my desk - it is thought to be a photo of Dr. William Knight. During the mid 20’s he donated a Cup to the local city hockey league which was appropriately called the Knight’s Cup. The first four seasons the Cup was awarded, it went to the Howard Smith Paper Mill team twice, followed by the Collegiate Institute and Mille Roches clubs. Does anyone know where this trophy may be today Is this even a photo of Dr. Knight and his trophy? I sure would like to know, because as you have just read, this simple photo spawned a look into some interesting local history.

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On December 6, 1929, Cornwall’s Dr. William Knight died after a brief illness. The son of former CCVS principal Adolphus G. Knight and son-in-law of former Cornwall Mayor Ambrose F. Mulhern, William Knight was a prominent dentist in town, partnering with Dr. R.S. Robertson for many years. He was involved in fraternal organizations and was an avid sportsman. The Knights had four children Katherine, Douglas, Elaine and Ambrose.

William was a member of the Cornwall Golf and Country Club.

His daughter Elaine would take up the sport and win three ladies championships at the Cornwall Club. Elaine would attend the University of Toronto and during WWII, she was most likely recruited by U of T law and engineering professor Benjamin deForest Bayly to work for (Sir) William ‘Intrepid’ Stephenson’s Top Secret WWII spy agency at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. Bayly was a mastermind in communication devices working as a buyer for the agency transferring secrets between Great Britain and the United States. Stephenson’s covert group also reacted to some of the Nazi enigma codes intercepted by the allies during

the war. Elaine would later work for the United Nations in Paris and London before returning to Toronto where she practiced law for 25 years.

Dr. Knight’s son Ambrose, must have followed his father around the old course too, as he became an outstanding golfer. Before the age of 21, Ambrose (Rarie) Knight claimed the club championship three consecutive years from 1932-1934, represented the Cornwall Club in the Ottawa District Championships winning the 1933 crown. Golf seemed to be the perfect sport for Ambrose Knight as he suffered from a serious heart condition that limited strenuous activity. He would attend the University of Toronto and his 1935 U of T golf team captured the Inter-Collegiate title. During the summer of 1937, Ambrose was in Cornwall after his second year at Osgoode Hall Law School. On June 26, as he watched, a taxi, driven by David Lascelle (a fine hockey player in town who toiled for the local Rough Riders and French Flyers) sideswiped Ambrose’s parked automobile on First Street. Knight gave chase in his car and as reported in the Standard-Freeholder, “Knight had overtaken the Lascelle machine on First east of Marlborough.” An altercation took place and Lascelle was charged with assault.

A few days later Ambrose was admitted to hospital, his heart was failing and a month later,

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CORNWALL, Ontario - Race car fanatics will have plenty to cheer for this summer with the addition of a new local series that attracts more competition to the Cornwall Motor Speedway.

The Bandit Motorsports Sportsman Challenge will join a full schedule with three events, including two 100-lap features, and on the final night of the series, two 50-lap features. “This series is a great addition for the summer,” said Martin Bélanger, communications director for the speedway. “And with an extended race format, great purse, and interesting points fund, the field of Sportsman coming from Ontario, Quebec, and northern United States should be really strong.”

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River Kings win! when Sandrzyk blasted a one-timer past Cesar.

Laval got the equalizer with a shorthanded marker at 11:23 of the first when Juraj Kolnik beat Karvouniaris with a nifty deke on a breakaway. The Predateurs took the lead on a tic-tactoe play finished off by David Masse at 9:03 of the second. Mathieu Brunelle also capitalized on a passing play with 4:12 to go in the middle frame to open up a two-goal lead for Laval.

Cue the comeback.

Stay-at-home defenceman Brennan Barker jumped into the play and beat Cesar with a wrist shot from the high slot 1:56 into the third to give the River Kings some life. Moment later, at 2:57, J.P. Caron one-timed a perfect pass from Antony Courcelles past Cesar to level the score.

Then, things got interesting. With a melee in front of the Laval bench, Karvouniaris and Cesar

met at centre ice for an entertaining scrap. The River Kings goaltender pinned the Laval netminder, much to the delight of Cornwall fans.

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CORNWALL, Ontario - The Cornwall River Kings snapped a 10-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory over the Laval Predateurs at the Ed Lumley Arena.

Cornwall rallied from a two-goal deficit in the final period to edge the Predateurs in front of 1,339 fans on Saturday, Feb. 28.

Andre Sandrzyk scored twice, including the game-winner, giving head coach Bob Desjardins his first victory behind the River Kings bench.

On a night when former River King Chris Cloutier made his return to town, it was goaltender Pete Karvouniaris who stole the show. In a wild third period, he dropped the trapper/ blocker with counterpart Stephane Cesar at centre ice.

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Students showcase their skills CORNWALL, Ontario - Thinking outside the recipe box kept students off the hot seat at the inaugural Master Chef skills competition at St. Matthew Catholic Secondary School.

Twelve students from the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario (CDSBEO) took part in the television-inspired event in Cornwall on Tuesday, February, 24.

Originally, organizers were hoping to have six participants, but demand was so strong that the competition was broken into two sessions.

“We had students from as far as Carleton Place and Perth,” said Dan Lortie, CDSBEO Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) coordinator.

The budding chefs were expected to create a meal with a mystery box, containing half a chicken, tarragon, frozen peas, basmati rice, and dried apricots. They were judged on industry standard components, including creativity, presentation skills, taste, flavour, texture, and sanitation.

“It’s the first time we do this,” said teacher Kelly McDermid. “We would love to make this an annual event and expand it if we could.”

Judges were Lucas McCabe, executive chef at the Nav Centre and a participant on Chopped Canada, Tony Koggel, food service manager for

Chateau Cornwall, and Michael Laurie, education officer for the Ministry of Education.

Competing schools included St. Joseph’s, St. Matthew, St. John, Notre Dame, and St. Michael.

For results, check this article online at www. cornwallseawaynews.com.

Meanwhile in Cornwall, more than 250 students took part in a range of events from carpentry to hairstyling at the 7th annual Eastern Ontario Skills Competition.

Lortie said the event, held at St. Lawrence College and two other venues, was designed to give students a flavour of the trades in hopes they will consider them as a career choice.

The competition brought together CDSBEO and UCDSB pupils to rebuild small engines, build boot benches, create unique hairstyles, build cabinets, and even test their skills with a flight simulator.

First-place winners at the event included: Bobby Walker, North Dundas District High School, small engine repair; Kody Johnston, Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School, cabinet making; Monica Oshker, Russell High School, photography; Finn Hogue, St. John Catholic High School, journalism; Seth Willard and Sam Poole, St. John Catholic High School, two-person carpentry; Andre Houde, Jeremy Forget, Brandon Lepage, and Derek Lister, La Citadelle Secondary School,

Students cook up a storm at the inaugural Master Chef skills competition at St. Matthew Catholic Secondary School on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015. Submitted photo 4-person house building; and Nick Burns, Thousand Islands Secondary School, welding.

UCDSB students will have their chance to impress in the kitchen at an upcoming culinary skills competition in Gananoque.

More than 250 students tested their skills Tuesday in a range of events from carpentry to hairstyling at the 7th Annual Eastern Ontario Skills Competition in Cornwall.

The event, held at St. Lawrence College and two other venues, was designed to give students a flavour of the trades in hopes they will consider them as a career choice, said Dan Lortie, Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Coordinator for the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario (CDSBEO).

“There is a projected shortage of tradespeople throughout Canada,” added Alex MacDougall, Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program Facilitator for the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB). “This day provides an opportunity for students to be exposed to the trades. They get a trades experience as well as the opportunity to compete against other students.”

The competition brought together entrants from both the CDSBEO and UCDSB to rebuild small engines, build boot benches, create unique hairstyles, build cabinets and even test their skills with a flight simulator – all in a bid to inspire entry into the trades.

First-place winners at the event included: Bobby Walker, North Dundas District High School, small engine repair; Kody Johnston, Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School, cabinet making; Monica Oshker, Russell High School, photography; Finn Hogue, St. John Catholic High School, journalism; Seth Willard and Sam Poole, St. John Catholic High School, two-person carpentry; Andre Houde, Jeremy Forget, Brandon Lepage, and Derek Lister, La Citadelle Secondary School, 4-person house building; and Nick Burns, Thousand Islands Secondary School, welding.

Students from both boards say they

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enjoyed the event.

“I think it’s really fun to come out and challenge myself against others and see how fast they can work because I can learn how well I can do compared with others,” said Walker, the Grade 10 winner in small engine repair.

“This contest can also show students that maybe they’re better off in the trades for a career.”

Seth Willard, a Grade 12 student at St. John Catholic High School in Perth, added that the

competitive atmosphere allows students to step up their game.

“You look a lot more at the details because you have someone to compete against so you work to do your best,” said Willard, who was entered in the two-person carpentry event with partner Sam Poole.

Organizers of this year’s event are already looking at ways to improve the 2016 competition, which may include a more concerted effort to publicize it in the preceding weeks.

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1 shed provided for each unit. MLS# M0405 $179,900. TRACEy vEINoTTE 613-363-9496

440 NINTh ST E., CoRNwALL Centrally located to schools, hospital, shopping and transit, your family can be a part of the action in this 4 bedroom home, in a growing part of the city. Enjoy summer nights in your backyard with a beautiful inground pool with fountain, patio’s and landscaping. This home is also tastefully decorated with a modern touch, has a finished rec room and single detached garage. Heck!

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Immediate possession available. Call today for total details. MLS# L3613. hILDA BUITING 613-913-0891

5601 hIGhwAy 138, ST. ANDREwS wEST Don`t miss this cozy home with a great size private yard. This home offers a large living room and a dining room off the kitchen. Lots of updates, newer gas furnace and on municipal water!

Potential to add main level third bedroom. $139,900 L3454

4863 2ND LINE RD. LANCASTER Spacious 3 bedroom home, tastefully renovated, 1 ½ bath, natural gas heat, AC, attached garage, large corner lot, close to the Quebec border. MLS# M0566 $185,000.

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JOURNÉE DE LA FEMME À ALEXANDRIA

C’est devant une salle comble, le vendredi 27 février 2015 au Théâtre Aultsville à Cornwall, qu’a été présenté le Gala Juste pour rire dans le cadre des Rendez-vous de la francophonie (RVF). Le gala, qui est une présentation de l’ACFO-SDG et de ses nombreux collaborateurs dont Juste pour rire et la Fondation canadienne pour le dialogue des cultures, a créé tout un engouement chez les francophones et francophiles de la région de Cornwall en vendant dans un temps record les 600 billets disponibles. L’ACFO-SDG a déjà annoncé la vente des billets pour le Gala Juste pour rire du 28 mai prochain présentant les 12 finalistes du Concours LOL. Vous pouvez vous procurer vos billets au coût de 15 $ à toutes les Caisses Desjardins de Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry, Prescott et Russell. Vous pouvez aussi communiquer avec l’ACFO-SDG au 613-933-8104 ou par courriel au acfo.sdg@gmail.com.

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Les membres de l’équipe masculine sont : Finley Flemming, Phillipe Laurin, Vincent Blais, Théodore Lacroix, Alexandre Tremblay, Philip Bédard, Élexis Bourget, Ashton Trépanier, Antoine Lafrance Jack Verville, Les membres de l’équipe féminine sont : Makayla Bergeron, Audrey Millellette, Mégane Tremblay, Charlotte Haley, Jodiane Villeneuve-Beaudette, Alexa Villeneuve, Emma Scott, Teya Knight, Ashleigh Hayes Mélika Marleau,

Les garçons et les filles de l`école Rose des Vents ont eu la chance de pratiquer, pour la première fois cette année, le volleyball atomique.

C’est un nouveau sport qui prépare nos élèves pour le volleyball qui sera joué au niveau intermédiaire à l’école publique L’Héritage. L’école Rose des Vents avait une équipe de filles et une équipe de garçons qui sont allées en tournoi le 4 et le 17 février 2015.

Les joueurs ont démontré un bel esprit sportif et de l’entraide. M. Stéphane Paradis et Mme Mélanie

Félicitations à tous pour votre super performance!

Fiona Labonté et Abby Dazé 5e année

Depuis 1937 vos rêves deviennent réalités 6 Second Street East, Downtown Cornwall

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thank you

A huge thank you to the following people and businesses that contributed to the success of our Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction Fundraiser for Mike Scott and his family.

Mike is the 37 years old local man awaiting a heart transplant and this event raised a total of $8,305 to help with the financial aspect of this medical emergency.

thank you for your compassion and love Alex Mac Dougall Astro Printing Au Vieux Duluth Baxtrom Independent Grocer Benson Group Best Western Buyer’s Choice Home Inspections Casa Paolo City Press Printing Cracked Up Foundation Repair Cornwall Spine Care Plus Earthway Chiropractics Eight Zero Zero

Epicure - Angie Boisvenue Event Volunteers Fantasia - Carolyn Cox Floral Expressions Gibbs Family Jesse Winchester Knot by Design Kristen Leroux - RN Laura’s Flowers Life’s Little Pleasures Little Miss Headbands McIntosh Massage Therapy Mrs B’s Gifts and Home Décor

Moustache Joe’s No Frills Paolo De Marchi Photography Paul Bowen Pommier Jewelers PURE esthetics R Bazinet Ramada Rodney Rivette RONA Home Center Royal Lepage Sapphire Spa Sherry McCullough

South Glengarry Pet Accommodations Summit Fitness and Health Taylor Made Cards Teresa Thomas Tim Francis The Brick The Village Diner Travel Quest Vikings Volleyball Vitalglow Zumba with Jasmine

thanks from the family & organizers: mike & tia scott, amy alguire, andrée naud, angèle thompson For Further information: Follow us on Facebook at: Hugs for Mike & Tia Scott E-mail: hugsformikeandtia@gmail.com Donations: https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/5vpSb/ab/94ROW7

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Le comité organisateur de la Journée de la Femme est fier d’annoncer sa septième édition le dimanche 29 mars 2014 à l’École secondaire catholique LE RELAIS : 100 rue McNab, Alexandria. Ouverture à 10h, entrée gratuite.

Des sacs cadeaux seront offerts aux 400 premières dames qui achèteront un bracelet donnant droit aux tirages de prix de présence dont une paire de billets Via Rail d’une valeur de 1,071$.

Des activités pour toute la journée : plus

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Une chance de gagner une paire de billets d’Air Canada à destination de l’Amérique du Nord (incluant : Hawaï, le Mexique et les Caraïes). Les billets de tirage sont disponibles chez les marchands locaux d’Alexandria et seront aussi vendus sur place.

Les profits de la journée serviront à l’achat d’équipements pour les patients de l’Hôpital Glengarry Memorial.

actualités

Lord et Lady Baden-Powell Les Membres des unités francophones de Sparks, Brownies, Guides et Pathfinders ont porté leurs uniformes à l’école lundi en honneur de la fête des fondateurs des mouvements Guides et Scoutes, Lord et Lady Baden-Powell. Le 22 février, connu comme la Journé de la Pensée, est célébré autour du monde par des millions de Guides et Scoutes. Dans la photo: À l’école Marie-Tanguay, Chloe Paquette et Peyton Andre (Sparks), McKenna Quenneville (Guide), Izabelle Dignard, Brianna Atkins et Eleanor O’Shea (Brownies).

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2 BDRM HOUSE FOR RENT Located at 2 FenneLL crescent 6109479

Recently painted, new floors, windows.

Washer & dryer hookups. No appliances.

Pay own utilities (gas heat). asking $850/mth First and last months rent required. References.

Available immediately. caLL 613-932-3387 For appointment to view

Quality antiQue & ColleCtible auCtion Sale

SUPERIOR COURT OF JUSTICE IN BANKRUPTCY AND INSOLVENCY

SAtuRdAy, MARch 14 At 9:30 AM

IN THE MATTER OF THE BANKRUPTCY OF:

to be held at our facility 15093 cty Rd 18, east of Osnabruck centre. From hwy 401 take Ingleside Exit #770 dickinson dr., travel north approx. 1-1/2 km to Osnabruck centre, turn east onto cty. Rd 18, travel ½ km. Watch for signs.

Antique furnishings, apt. Size flat-top piano, outdoorsman collectibles incl. duck decoys & fishing related items, smalls & collectibles incl: approx.. 30 Beswick Farm Animal Figurines, coins & more.

Now booking Spring Outdoor On-Site Auctions.

Call for remaining dates.

Owner & Auctioneer Not Responsible for Loss or Accident We pay all consignors same day terms: Cash or Good Cheque with proper ID Prop: Ms. Eileen Mannion Auction Conducted by

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––––––––––––––––––––– COMMERCiAL ––––––––––––––––––– 133 SYDnEY ST, main floor, approx 900 sq ft $700+(GaS/ELECT)

OHWISTHA CAPITAL CORPORATION NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF FIRST MEETING Notice is hereby given that the above-mentioned company was deemed to have filed an assignment in bankruptcy on the 19th day of February, 2015 and that the first meeting of creditors will be held on the 12th day of March, 2015 at the hour of 10:00 A.M. at the office of Raymond, Chabot Inc., 2505 St. Laurent Blvd., Ottawa, Ontario.

DATED AT OTTAWA, THIS 24th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2015.

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––––– 245 YATES AvE & 440 CUMBERLAND AvE –––––– 2 BDRM UnITS, $735.00-$775.00 UnITS aVaILaBLE UTILITIES & aPPLIanCES InCLUDED COIn LaUnDRY On SITE One PARKInG sPOt Incl • nO Pets PRefeRRed CaLL FOR aVaILaBLITY 3 & 4 bedroom townhouses - $1000-$1200 incl.

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–––––––––––––– HAWKESBURY UNiTS ––––––––––––––––– 265 DUFFERIn, upst 1bdrm, f/s $625 InCL 749 REGEnT #4, main 1bdrm, f/s $600 InCL

–––––––––– 3 BEDROOMS / HOUSES / SEMi ––––––––––– 214 MCKEnzIE ST, 2+1bdrm bungalow, $1200+(GaS/ELECT) 636-a CHaMPLaIn, lower 3bdrm duplex, $695+(ELECT) 20 FREnCH ST, Long Sault, 3bdrm semi, no appl $975+(ELECT) 237 FIRST ST E, main 3bdrm, no appl $650+(ELECT) (MaR) 21 MILLVILLE, main 3bdrmm, f/s $875+(GaS/ELECT) (aPRIL) 18134 STREET RD, 2bdrm bungalow, f/s $1000+(PROPanE/ELECT) (aPRIL)

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New Detached Single Family Home 3213 Northdale Drive

––––––––––– BACHELOR / ONE BEDROOM ––––––––––––– 29-C FOURTH ST E, main 1bdrm, f/s $600 InCL (MaRCH) ––––––––––––––––––– TWO BEDROOM –––––––––––––––––– 905 MaRLEaU aVE, main 2bdrm, f/s $975 InCL 212-a GUY ST, upst 2bdrm, f/s $725 InCL 335-a PRInCE aRTHUR, upst 2bdrm, adult bldg $600+(GaS/ELECT) 411-a PRInCE aRTHUR, upst 2bdrm, no appl $595+(ELECT) OR $750 InCL 133-B SYDnEY ST, upst 2bdrm, no appl $950 InCL 11-a CHRISTY aVE, upst 2bdrm, f/s $900+(ELECT) 107 BEDFORD ST, 2bdrm 2 level, f/s $700 InCL 232 MCCOnnELL aVE, 2 bdrm main $795 InCL. 21-a aRTHUR ST, upst 2bdrm, f/s $625+(GaS/ELECT) OR $750 InCL 143 THIRD ST E, 2bdrm, no appl $650+(GaS/ELECT) 1311 CUMBERLanD, 2bdrm semi, no appl $675+(GaS/ELECT) (aPRIL) 338-a ST FELIX, upst 2bdrm, f/s $500+(GaS/ELECT) (MaY)

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In Memoriam

Passed away March 21, 2011 Nothing can ever take away The love a heart holds dear, Fond memories linger every day, Remembrance keeps him near.

NOW SERVING ALEXANDRIA & MORRISBURG 1 & 2 & 3 bedroom units available for rent Visit our website www.aplusmanagement.ca

NOTICE: It is our wish to serve you through the classifieds, however, Seaway News can’t possibly verify the legitimacy of all ads. DO NOT SEND MONEY OR GIVE YOUR CREDIT CARD NUMBER to any company offering employment. Legitimate firms do not charge potential employees for a job.

Opportunities to earn money at home by assembling products, etc. should be examined carefully. Check references of these companies. Do not send money or give your credit card number until you are satisfied you are going to get what you bargained for. LET THE BUYER BEWARE. The Publisher will not be responsible for any errors in any advertisement after one insertion. Advertising is accepted on the condition that in the event of a typographical error, that portion of the advertising space occupied by the erroneous item together

with reasonable allowance of signature will not be charged for but the balance of the advertisement will be paid for at the applicable rate. In the event of a typographical error advertising or services at the wrong price(s), goods or services need not be sold. Advertising is merely an offer to sell. The offer may be withdrawn at any time.

There shall be no liability for non-insertion of an advertisement beyond the amount paid for such advertisement. The Publisher reserves the right to edit, revise, classify or reject an advertisement.

The views of contributing writers are not necessarily the viewpoints of this newspaper or its publishers.

Serving: the City of Cornwall; Alexandria; Apple Hill; Avonmore; Bainsville; Berwick; Chesterville; Dunvegan; Finch; Green Valley; Ingleside; Lancaster; Long Sault; Lunenburg;

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Martintown; Maxville; Monkland; Moose Creek; Morrisburg; Newington; North Lancaster; South Lancaster; St. Andrew’s West; St. Isidore; Summerstown; Williamsburg; Williamstown; Glendale; Winchester; and Winchester Springs and Cornwall Island.

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TENDER CONTRACT NO. 05-2015 SURFACE TREATMENT Tenders, in sealed envelopes plainly marked as to contents, will be received at the South Stormont Town Hall, located at 2 Mille Roches Road, Long Sault, until 11:15 a.m. on March 18, 2015 for the following: APPROXIMATELY 103,600 SQUARE METERS

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Tender Opening: An official public opening of tenders will take place at 11:15 a.m., March 18, 2015, South Stormont Town Hall.

For further inquiries, please contact: Ross Gellately, CET Director of Public Works P. O. Box 84 2 Mille Roches Road, Long Sault (613) 534-8889 Ext. 240 ross@southstormont.ca

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The Canadian Mental Health Association - Champlain East is a community-based agency dedicated to providing community support services to persons living with a mental illness and concurrent disorders. Our Branch has been designated under the French Language Services Act since 1991 and as such, is committed to providing services in both official languages (French and English).

Administrative Assistant, (1) Permanent Part-Time (21 to 35 hours per week) based out of Cornwall : Qualified candidates possess a Post-Secondary education in Office Administration with one year of general office experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced language skills in English and French are required.

The salary scale, subject to union contract, commences at $19.79 per hour depending on experience.

Current job vacancies are posted on our website and all applications must be received and submitted through our website by March 13, 2015. To access our job postings and application page go to cmha-east.on.ca, Careers tab, where you can view the job description and submission details.

We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those being considered for the position.

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Tender for the Provision of Audit Services

The Seaway Valley Community Health Centre (SVCHC) is a charitable, not-for-profit organization created to provide primary health care, health promotion and community development services to Cornwall and area residents. The Board of Directors of SVCHC invites tenders from qualified candidates to provide Audit Services.

This contract will be for a duration of 3 years beginning March 31st, 2015.

Interested parties can obtain tender documentation on the SVCHC in person at 353 Pitt Street or from the website at www.seawayvalleychc.ca. For further details, please contact D. St John-de Wit at 613-930-4892, ext 101.

Submit Sealed Tenders marked “Confidential: RFP-002� by 1:00 p.m. on March 27th, 2015 to the attention of: Debbie St John-de Wit, Executive Director, Seaway Valley Community Health Centre, 353 Pitt Street, Cornwall, ON K6J 3R1

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Ross Gellately, CET Director of Public Works P. O. Box 84 2 Mille Roches Road, Long Sault (613) 534-8889 Ext. 240 ross@southstormont.ca

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Tenders, in sealed envelopes plainly marked as to contents, will be received at the South Stormont Town Hall, located at 2 Mille Roches Road, Long Sault, until 11:00 a.m. on March 18, 2015 for the supply and delivery of approximately 41,265 tonnes of Granular Quarry Materials.

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Don’t leave your good manners at home NICK WOLOCHATIUK DANCES WITH WORDS NUTHILLTOOGMAIL.COM Holiday travel to lands of tropical warmth and sunshine is expensive, despite the so-called bargain package deals available. We yearn for our two weeks of indolence and cosseting by subservient locals. That’s why airline terminals and the Caribbean resort beaches have throngs of foreign tourists.

Cuba is a popular destination for many sun-seekers. Over 60% of Cubans work in the service industry, primarily tourism. Its exports are less than half of its imports. The literacy rate is higher than in Canada, but its professionals, such as doctors, earn

less than $50 a month. Many are farmed out to work abroad, but their foreign salary becomes a source of revenue for the government. Those doctors only keep their domestic pittance.

Despite the disparity between our wealth and the gnawing poverty of the street locals, tourists tend to mete out payment for services given that are more parsimonious than any P.O.W.’s ration.

During my recent visit to Havana, the streets were teeming with locals and tourists. We were constantly being offered tours of the city in pedal-powered carts and Chevrolets and Oldsmobiles of the same vintage that my dad used to drive. We were entreated to browse store-front racks that were sagging with Che

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As a tourist we cannot improve the lot of every needy person, or every one who offers to sell us some rum, cigars or recreational substance.

However, if we choose to photograph someone’s colourful costume, or their dog wearing sun glasses and a little sombrero, or take a ride on their pedi-cab, we can confer some dignity upon them by avoiding demeaning haggling and being generous in our compliments.

If we choose to not avail ourselves of what is being offered, we can still be polite and gracious when declining. Isn’t that what our parents and teachers taught us at the dinner table and in school?

A smile, a wave and a cheery ‘Hola!’ go a long way.

“Hola!” – I didn’t need any peanuts from this vendor, but his non-invasive sales approach and my courteous decline resulted in both of us enjoying a pleasant half-hour conversation. (Photo by Nick Wolochatiuk)

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Have you made your reservation to the From a reader: Sour grapes to neighbours Seaway Winter Food Festival yet? Kudos to who think it’s okay to use an east-end street as organizer Sebastien Manigat for putting the a snowmobile drag strip and, of course, their Cornwall area’s culinary scene in the spotlight. four-wheeler in the summertime. Where are the police when you need them?

The countdown is on for 1st annual Cornwall & Area Pop Event (CAPE) on Saturday, April 18 at The Martintown Mill is calling for artists and the Benson Centre. vendors for the third edition of its popular ‘Sundays at the Martintown Mill’ series from Congrats to Cornwall’s Olympia Bowl ban- June 7 to September 27. For further informatam girls team who dominated at the YBC prov- tion, contact Barb at 613-347-2540 or jbrackincial championship event! en81@gmail.com.

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PECANS IN THE CEMETERY

On the outskirts of a small town, there was a big, old pecan tree just inside the cemetery fence. One day, two boys filled up a bucketful of nuts and sat down by the tree, out of sight, and began dividing the nuts.

‘One for you, one for me. One for you, one for me,’ said one boy. Several dropped and rolled down toward the fence.

Another boy came riding along the road on his bicycle. As he passed, he thought he heard voices from inside the cemetery. He slowed down to investigate. Sure enough, he heard, ‘One for you, one for me. One for you, one for me.’

He just knew what it was. He jumped back on his bike and rode off.

Just around the bend he met an old man with a cane, hobbling along.

‘Come here quick,’ said the boy, ‘you won’t believe what I heard! Satan and the Lord are down at the cemetery dividing up the souls.’

The man said, ‘Beat it kid, can’t you see it’s hard for me to walk.’

When the boy insisted though, the man hobbled slowly to the cemetery.

Standing by the fence they heard, ‘One for you, one for me. One for you, one for me.’

The old man whispered, ‘Boy, you’ve been telling’ me the truth. Let’s see if we can see the Lord.’ Shaking with fear, they peered through the fence, yet were still unable to see anything.

The old man and the boy gripped the wrought iron bars of the fence tighter and tighter as they tried to get a glimpse of the Lord.

At last they heard, ‘One for you, one for me.

That’s all. Now let’s go get those nuts by the fence and we’ll be done.’

They say the old man made it back to town a full 5 minutes ahead of the kid on the bike.

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“soft kitty, warm kitty, little ball of fur... happy kitty, sleepy kitty, pur pur pur” this is kitty, a 2 year old tabby. she was adopted from the ospCa on Valentine’s Day. proud owners: Josée & matthew Veenstra Bring in or email your favourite pet photo along with a small caption and we’ll publish it so all our readers can enjoy it, too!

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Don’t forget to put your clocks ahead by 1 hour this Saturday evening before going to bed.

Annoying Relatives ~ Even though they knew it bothered me, my relatives would mercilessly tease me at weddings, telling me, “You’re next! You’re next!” They finally stopped after I started doing the same thing to them at funerals!

Pet Tip of the Week: March is Spay/Neuter Month. Tens of thousands of healthy, but unwanted pets are euthanized each year in Ontario. You can help by having your pet spayed or neutered and by raising awareness about this pet overpopulation crisis.

Lynne Menard like to give a huge “thank you” up to Greg Kitts (Owner of Dynamic Auto Service & Maintenance garage) for such fantastic service. I recommend everyone I know (family, friends, co-workers) to go see Greg for their automobile service.

There are only 23 days left until spring...the countdown is on!

Great finish Julia Vo is a Grade 5 student at Immaculate Conception who entered the Habitat for Humanity ‘Meaning of Home’ poetry national contest. Of the more than 7,000 entries, she placed third. She is seen with her teacher Kim Adams.

Giddy-up! The Cornwall Colts earned their first shootout victory of the season on March 1.

Transition Cornwall+ members turned a sweet tooth into a veggie lover with their squash soup at the Agape Centre for Seedy Sunday. Half-a-cup just wasn’t enough.

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Add a few drops of white vinegar to your mopping bucket to remove soap traces. If the floor is linoleum or vinyl, add a few drops of baby oil to bring a soft gleam to the surface - a mere 1 or 2 capful at most, or you’ll turn the floor into a skating rink.

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