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“We know that medical supplies are limited and this is a way to help,” she said.

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CORNWALL, Ontario – Linda Phillips is doing her best to self-isolate and social distance, but she could not help but try to do something to support healthcare workers on the frontline of the pandemic.

Phillips began making face masks in early March.

“I believe that we should each be wearing masks to protect ourselves and each other,” she said. “I believe and I still do that some protection is better than none.”

Dr. Paul Roumeliotis of the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) has explained that if you have symptoms of COVID-19, or if you are asymptomatic and do not know that you are infected, a mask will help prevent you from spreading the virus.

Linda and her husband were advised by their doctor that because they are seniors, they should avoid going out as much as possible.

“I’m not the type of person who would sit around and worry,” said Phillips.

Linda estimates that she has made over 200 masks since she’s started and has given out about a dozen a day to workers at long term care facilities, grocery store workers and other healthcare workers.

She explained that the masks, while not medical masks, are triple layered just like a medical mask and are made out of woven cotton.

The cotton is washed and dried in a dryer before she uses them so they are cleaned and pre-shrunk. Linda then irons the masks with a hot iron and gives them out in plastic bags.

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Restaurants coping with the change NICK SEEBRUCH

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CORNWALL, Ontario - The restaurant business is not an easy one. According to Canadian Industry Statistics, the average net profits for a mid-sized restaurant business in 2019 was just $22,000 for the year.

For lower-mid sized to small restaurants, their net profits were even lower at $4,200 and negative $5,400 respectively.

These are stark numbers and they become even starker when you take into account that they are from 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic lead to dining rooms

being shut across the province.

Now, an industry which was already not for the faint of heart, now has to come up with new and creative ways to survive the ongoing crisis.

They have had a little help from the province, which has allowed them to sell takeout and delivery orders, and for the first time, to deliver alcohol with those orders.

Pick-up and delivery in the age of COVID is not as easy as it sounds.

Schnitzels European Flavours in Cornwall started offering curbside pick-up last week.

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MOVEMENT MATTERS The past few weeks have been trying times.

I for one understand how stressful, confusing and frightening this can all be. Some of you may have had a significant part of your lives disrupted - whether that’s your job, your daily routine, or not being able to see a loved one.

Many of us have been adapting to being home and working all day. Now more than ever, the lines between home and work have blurred together. If you are just settling into your home office or if you have been trying to adapt, I would like to share some helpful ergonomic tips to optimize your home workspace and decrease your risk of physical and mental harm.

1. Make sure to find an area with proper lighting - preferably natural light as it improves mood, focus and sleep; 2. Plants can boost productivity by as much as 15%; 3. Adjust your chair and desk height so your arms and thighs are roughly parallel to the floor, and feet are flat on the floor. Make sure your chair has a stable base and backrest, or

SNC issues flood watch for St. Lawrence River NICK SEEBRUCH

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ONTARIO – The South Nation Conservation Authority (SNC) has issued a Flood Watch for the St. Lawrence River.

The SNC explained that they were issuing the watch due to the coming rain and wind, forecasted to begin Sunday evening, on top of the unusually high water levels for this time of year.

“According to the International Lake Ontario – St. Lawrence River Board, Lake Ontario’s water levels are above average for this time of year and will continue to rise this week as a result of the weather forecast,” the SNC statement reads. “Continuing high inflows from Lake Erie into Lake Ontario means that Lake Ontario will continue its seasonal rise and may remain near seasonal highs for the next several weeks. Outflows from Lake Ontario continue to be maximized to the extent possible.”

Water levels along the St. Lawrence River are at the same point where they were in 2017 at this time of year. The 2017 season saw widespread flooding along the St. Lawrence River west of Cornwall and SD&G. Current water levels are 47 cm above the seasonal average.

The SNC has issued the following guidelines for the duration of the Flood Watch.

Ensuring sump pump is clear, in good working condition and has a backwater valve on it.

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Ensuring downspouts are clear and the outlet is at least 3 m from the dwelling.

Removing or securing items that might float away as flows increase.

Removing valuable items from basements or lower floors that could be subject to flooding.

Keep emergency phone numbers handy.

Familiarize yourself with your municipality’s emergency preparedness plan.

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“Everyone, as soon as they walk-in the door, we sanitize our hands and everyone is in masks and gloves,” she said. “We are taking every precaution and doing our due diligence.”

Viray-Levac explained that regulations from the government seem to change weekto-week and that there has been a steep learning curve.

“We are usually so busy and very hyper and social people, so it has been a big adjustment,” she said.

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add a pillow to your back for added support; 4. If using a laptop, be aware of your neck posture and limit the amount of neck flexion or hunching over you are doing - instead try to only look down with your eyes; 5. If using a monitor, place it 20-40” from your eyes and away from glare. The top of the monitor should be level with or below your eyes; 6. Type with wrists flat or angled downwards; 7. A warmer environment (68-77deg F) could improve your accuracy and productivity; 8. Keep only items you need daily on your desk. Consider a left-to-right workflow.

9. Take breaks every 25 minutes to increase productivity and efficiency.

10. Last but not least, if you are able, try to alternate your posture between sitting and standing while maintaining the above principles. For those of you who have tried these tips and are still uncomfortable in your home workspace, please feel free to email me at Natasha@movetherapeutics.ca for more ways to prevent or manage your discomfort/pain.

There is an abundance of evidence-based research to back up the following methods to stop the recurring discomfort/pain cycle: education, meditation, journaling, yoga, visualizing and calling a friend. We are strongest when we work together, so please continue to encourage one another and help each other during this unprecedented time. Stay healthy and stay safe!

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“The main reason we are back now is to make sure all of the staff were off for a good 14 days to make sure no one was sick,” said Justine Viray-Levac of Schnitzels.

Their team and menu have both been reduced at this time, with five staff members and two cooks. Viray-Levac said that for the most part, the staff travels from home

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Cornwall Police lay one charge, issue fine, under Emergency Order NICK SEEBRUCH

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CORNWALL, Ontario – During a Special Meeting of Cornwall City Council, Cornwall Police Services (CPS) Chief Danny Aikman told council that his service had responded to 56 calls under the provincial COVID-19 Emergency Order.

Chief Aikman told Council that his service had responded to 56 calls for service related to violations of the Emergency Order.

“One business was charged under the act over the weekend and was issued a “significant” fine,” said Aikman.

CPS does not disclose the identities of those charged under provincial emergency orders.

Chiek Aikman said that his service was consulting with the local attorney’s office to determine if a second local business which violated the Emergency Order in March was liable to be charged.

On March 17, Ontario Premier Doug Ford issued an Emergency Order restricting public

gatherings and closing non-essential businesses. The order empowers municipal police services and by-law officials to enforce the restrictions.

Currently, gatherings of more than five people are prohibited, excluding businesses deemed essential.

Grocery stores have been directed by the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) to limit the number of people in their stores and enforce social distancing.

Public recreation areas such as parks are also closed, and residents are not permitted to use play equipment in public parks.

Aikman explained that currently CPS was focusing on educating the public about the Emergency Order and their restrictions, but that as the weather gets warmer, and it becomes more tempting to go outside, he expects CPS to shift towards enforcement.

“We are fortunate in the community that we have not had widespread COVID-19. And I think that leaves a false sense of security in our community,” he said. “It is in our community,

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HARASSING COMMUNICATION, THREATS

THEFT UNDER $5,000, FRAUD, UNAUTHORIZED USE OF A CREDIT Cornwall, ON – A 14-year-old Cornwall youth CARD

was arrested on April 8th, 2020 and charged with harassing communication and threats. It is alleged during the month of April 2020, the man repeatedly communicated with his ex-girlfriend despite being warned not to and made threats to harm her. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. On April 8th, 2020 the youth attended police headquarters to deal with the matter. He was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court at a later date. His name was not released as per provision of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

Cornwall, ON – Frank Benedict, 37 of Cornwall was arrested on April 8th, 2020 and charged with theft under $5000, fraud under $5000 x2 and unauthorized use of a credit card x2. It is alleged during the months of January and February, 2020 the man used a stolen credit card to make purchases within the city of Cornwall. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. The man was located on April 8th, 2020, taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on June 25th, 2020.

CPS Chief Danny Aikman at a CPS Board Meeting on Thursday, November 7, 2019 (Nick Seebruch/ Seaway News).

and it will spread in our community, unless we stay at home.”

CPS has also been patrolling areas where stores are closed more frequently, and where stores are open, as essential businesses, CPS officers have gone into the stores to ensure they are following the provincial restrictions.

Aikman also updated council with measures CPS had taken to continue to work safely dur-

ing the pandemic.

CPS staff have been directed to use Ontario’s online COVID-19 assessment tool daily, and if they fail the assessment, they are to inform their supervisor and stay at home.

CPS is also using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and is screening those who make emergency calls for COVID-19 like symptoms.

POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY

ASSAULT WITH A WEAPON, POSSESSION OF A WEAPON FOR A DANGEROUS PURPOSE, BREACH

Cornwall, ON – A 21-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on April 7th, 2020 and charged with possession of property obtained by crime.

It is alleged DNA was left behind in a stolen vehicle that was located on April 24th, 2015 and an investigation ensued. On April 7th, 2020 the man was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court at a later date. His name was not released as the incident occurred when the man was a youth.

Cornwall, ON – A 26-year-old Cornwall woman was arrested on April 3rd, 2020 and charged with assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and breach of a release order for possessing a weapon. It is alleged on April 2nd, 2020 the woman brandished a knife during an argument with her ex-boyfriend and police were contacted to investigate. The woman was taken into custody during the investigation, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing. Her name was not released as it would identify the victim in the matter.

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CORNWALL WESLEYAN CHURCH invites you to our Sunday Morning Worship Service at 10:00 a.m. Kids Konnect Church for children ages 4 – 12 years.

Nursery is also available. Bible Study Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Men’s Fellowship Meeting at 8:30 a.m. the first Saturday of the Month. For further activities refer to www.cornwallwesleyanchurch.on.ca or call 613-936-9166.

DOES FOOD CONTROL YOUR LIFE? Do you constantly diet, starve, binge or purge? Do you hate your body? Do you eat and feel guilty? STOP hurting yourself with food. There is a place for you! We meet every Monday evening at 6:30pm at Wesleyan Church, 780 Sydney, Cornwall.

You are not alone. Contact 613 6629979 or oa.cornwall@gmail.com FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH SERVICE Sunday 10:30 am Pastor Jim Drennan streaming live from First Baptist Church facebook page.

IS SOMEONE’S DRINKING BOTHERING YOU? You are not alone. There is help and hope. Call 613-937-4880 or visit www. al-anon.org

CASH RAFFLE DRAW for Blessed Sacrament Parish – The date of the draw has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Date for the draw is to be determined by the parish once this crisis is over. Keep your tickets.

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDEDCANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY needed in Cornwall & district to provide cancer patients transportation to their medical appointments. The Wheels of Hope program ensures that volunteer drivers are trained and supported in addition to reimbursing them for mileage. Volunteer drivers would not need to own or use their personal vehicles as we now have access to a new van for the program. Interested in becoming a volunteer driver? Please contact Linda Rodgers Email: linda.rodge r s @ o n t a r i o . c a n c e r. c a or call 613-932-1283.

CORNWALL NEWCOMERS CLUB welcomes women who have moved in the last 4 years to Cornwall and the surrounding areas within the SD&G Counties. Info: Deborah 613-360-4628 to learn more about the club and its activities.

CONTRIBUEZ À RÉDUIRE LA PROPAGATION DE LA COVID-19 PRENEZ CES MESURES POUR RÉDUIRE LA PROPAGATION DE LA MALADIE À CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) :

Suivez les conseils de votre autorité locale de santé publique.

Évitez de vous toucher les yeux, le nez ou la bouche.

Lavez vos mains fréquemment avec de l’eau et du savon pendant au moins 20 secondes.

Évitez les contacts rapprochés avec des personnes malades.

Toussez et éternuez dans le creux de votre bras et non dans vos mains.

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Utilisez un désinfectant pour les mains à base d’alcool lorsqu’il n’y a pas d’eau et de savon sur place.

Restez à la maison autant que possible et si vous devez sortir, assurez-vous de respecter les consignes d’éloignement physique (environ 2 mètres).

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COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE DE LA CNS NATION SUD, Ontario - La Conservation de la Nation Sud (CNS) a reclassé la déclaration de prévision de crue publiée le 13 mars 2020 à une veille de crue pour le fleuve Saint-Laurent.

Prévisions météorologiques : Un système de basse pression se déplace dans l’Est de l’Ontario, avec des précipitations de 10 à 30 mm débutant ce soir, se poursuivant demain le 13 avril 2020. Des rafales de vent de plus de 115 km/h sont possibles.

Conditions environnementales : Selon le Conseil international du lac Ontario et du fleuve Saint-Laurent, les niveaux d’eau du lac Ontario sont supérieurs à la moyenne pour ce temps de l’année et continueront d’augmenter cette semaine en raison des prévisions météorologiques.

En raison de la persistance de débits élevés du lac Érié dans le lac Ontario, ce dernier poursuivra son élévation saisonnière et pourrait rester proche des sommets saisonniers pendant les prochaines semaines. Les débits sortants du lac Ontario continuent à être maximisés dans la mesure du possible.

Le lac Ontario est maintenant à peu près au même niveau qu’il l’était à cette époque en 2017. Son niveau est passé à 75,28 m cette semaine, soit 47 cm au-dessus de la moyenne et 36 cm en dessous d’un record pour cette période de l’année, établi en 1973.

Risques : Les niveaux du lac Ontario influencent les niveaux du cours supérieur du fleuve SaintLaurent, en particulier de Kingston à Iroquois, en incluant Maitland, Johnstown et Cardinal.

Alors que les niveaux du lac Ontario continuent de dépasser 75,30 m, les risques d’inondations des berges dans les basses terres, les sous-sols, les fosses septiques ainsi que l’érosion causée par les vagues sont à un potentiel élevé.

Les résidents sont également informés que des vents forts peuvent provoquer de grosses vagues, aggravant encore le niveau de l’eau, ce

qui peut affecter les structures proches du rivage.

ACTION : Il est conseillé aux résidents de demeurer à l’écart des rivières car les prévisions météorologiques peuvent augmenter rapidement de débit de celles-ci et les berges peuvent devenir instables et glissantes. Les parents sont encouragés à expliquer ces dangers à leurs enfants.

Les résidents des zones inondables ou des zones basses, historiquement sujettes aux inondations, sont encouragés à suivre de près l’évolution des conditions et à prendre les précautions nécessaires pour protéger leurs biens, comme : • S’assurer que la pompe de puisard est nettoyée, en bon état de fonctionnement et qu’elle est munie d’un clapet anti-retour.

• Utiliser un générateur portable et une pompe de secours.

• S’assurer que les tuyaux de descente pluviale sont dégagés et que la sortie est à au moins 3 m du logement.

• Enlever ou fixer les objets qui pourraient dériver au fur et à mesure que le débit augmente.

• Enlever les objets de valeur des sous-sols ou des étages inférieurs qui pourraient être sujets à des inondations.

• Gardez les numéros de téléphone d’urgence à portée de main.

• Se familiariser avec le plan de préparation aux situations d’urgence de sa municipalité.

Durée : Ce communiqué est en vigueur jusqu’au vendredi 17 avril 2020.

La CNS surveille les niveaux d’eau et les prévisions météorologiques dans le cadre du Programme de prévision et d’alerte des crues.

Des mises à jour sont émises à mesure que

Le centre d’évaluation de COVID-19 ouvre à Rockland COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE DE LE BSEO ROCKLAND, Ontario - Le Bureau de santé de l’est de l’Ontario (BSEO), en partenariat avec l’Hôpital général de Hawkesbury et district ainsi que l’Équipe de santé familiale de Clarence-Rockland, ouvre un centre d’évaluation du COVID-19 à Rockland, le 7 avril 2020.

Le centre est situé au bureau de l’Équipe de santé familiale de Clarence-Rockland, au 2741, rue Chamberland. Il est ouvert sur rendez-vous seulement, du lundi au samedi chaque semaine. Veuillez appeler au 613-9331375 ou 1 800 267-7120 pour y être référé.

Le but du centre d’évaluation est d’accroître l’accès au test de COVID-19 pour les résidents de la région du BSEO, et de diminuer la pression sur les services du 911, des SMU, des soins primaires et des salles d’urgence des

hôpitaux qui peuvent alors se concentrer sur les soins urgents. « On espère que l’ouverture du centre d’évaluation permettra aussi de réduire le risque de propager le virus dans les hôpitaux et les cabinets de médecin afin de protéger les travailleurs de la santé et les autres patients contre une infection de COVID19 », déclare Dr Paul Roumeliotis, Médecin hygiéniste.

Le centre d’évaluation est réservé aux personnes atteintes de symptômes moyens qui s’aggravent sans toutefois être sévères Le BSEO souligne qu’il n’est pas nécessaire que toutes les personnes inquiètes d’être atteintes de la maladie à COVID-19 appellent pour se faire référer au centre d’évaluation.

Seules celles dont les symptômes de COVID19 s’aggravent sans toutefois être devenus sévères, telle une fièvre et une toux qui

empirent, devraient se présenter au centre pour y recevoir un dépistage. Tout le monde ne recevra pas un test, la décision de l’administrer sera fondée sur les symptômes, les antécédents de voyage et l’historique des contacts. Pour de plus amples renseignements sur le test, veuillez consulter les lignes directrices sur la définition de cas du ministère de la Santé : http://www.health.gov.on.ca/fr/pro/ programs/publichealth/coronavirus/ docs/2019_testing_clearing_cases_guidance. pdf Les personnes atteintes de symptômes légers facilement pris en charge à la maison ne doivent pas se présenter au centre puisqu’un test ne leur sera pas administré.

Les personnes atteintes de symptômes légers devraient s’auto-isoler à la maison pendant 14 jours dès l’apparition de la maladie ainsi qu’en

les conditions changent.

Le Conseil international du lac Ontario et du fleuve Saint-Laurent continue de surveiller les conditions de façon continue. Des informations sur les conditions hydrologiques, les niveaux d’eau et les débits sortants, y compris des graphiques et des photos, sont disponibles sur le site Web du Conseil, à l’adresse www.ijc. org/en/loslrb.

Veuillez consulter le site www.nation.on.ca pour plus d’informations. Pour nous faire part de vos commentaires sur les changements des conditions relatives à l’eau, veuillez envoyer un courriel à waterwatch@nation.on.ca, ou bien poster sur notre Facebook (/ SouthNationConservation) ou Twitter (@ SouthNationCA).

POUR PLUS D’INFORMATIONS : Geoff Owens, responsable de la réglementation pour la CNS, 613-551-9170, gowens@nation.on.ca.

aviser ceux et celles avec qui elles ont eu des contacts étroits au cours des 2 jours précédant l’apparition des symptômes. Les personnes symptomatiques qui sont âgées de 70 ans ou plus, qui sont atteintes de maladie chronique ou dont le système immunitaire est compromis, devraient appeler le BSEO au 613-9331375 ou 1-800-267-7120. Les personnes atteintes de symptômes sévères telles que la difficulté à respirer devraient appeler le 911 ou se rendre à l’Urgence de l’hôpital.

Des centres d’évaluation supplémentaires peuvent aussi ouvrir ailleurs dans la région. Le BSEO en avisera le public dès qu’ils seront disponibles.

Pour en savoir plus sur le centre d’évaluation du COVID-19 à Rockland, ou sur le COVID-19 en général, consultez www.bseo.ca/ coronavirus.

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Since the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we live and changed the way we work, a multitude of initiatives have sprung up to support agencies and those in need.

United Way Canada is now collecting money for food banks, there are gift certificate and online tools to support businesses, a website called GoFeedMe.ca is helping Cornwall residents under the age of 55 who are struggling with access to food. All of these resources are great.

All of these resources also exist on top of our regular social support system in the region.

Meals on Wheels, The Agapè Centre food bank, the Salvation Army food bank, Centre 105, all of these, are still in operation to support vulnerable citizens who are experiencing difficulty with finding a regular healthy meal, and that’s just in the food department.

The giving attitude and support in this community has already been amazing. Both the Rotary Club and the Kinsmen Club of Cornwall have made significant donations to local food banks since the pandemic started.

A concern however, is an overlapping of resources and efforts. Especially in times of crisis, every little bit of effort and support counts and we cannot afford any of it to go to waste. There does not need to be too many cooks in the kitchen, metaphorically of course to respect social distancing. What is required is a one stop coordination centre for all of these efforts to ensure that there is minimal overlap, and maximized use of the community’s resources.

In the first week of April, the Social Development Council (SDC) and the United Way of SD&G announced that they had teamed up to create just that, the Emergency Response Council for Cornwall, Akwesasne, and SD&G. “So many great initiatives are popping up daily in our community. It is our responsibility to take the time to ensure we are putting our time, energy and money into the right investments. It is only logical that we ensure that our community’s most vulnerable population is being served in an efficient and organized manner even during a time of crisis” said Juliette Labossière, Executive Director for the United Way/Centraide of S.D.&G. This is what I think the community needs the most right now, a quarterback calling the plays and bringing all of these initiatives together into one team.

When it comes to food, this is one sector where the Regional Emergency Council already has a strong quarterback in the Service Clubs. The Service Club Council has a lot of experience in collecting donations and getting it to those who need it the most.

I know that service clubs have been invited to participate with the emergency council.

That being the case, it is valuable that they are at the table and they should be the ones to head the food collection and distribution efforts. An important part of not wasting or overlapping resources is to use the experience that you have at the table.

So far, there are 20 local agencies and service clubs who are a part of this council, and they have identified maintaining current programs and supporting vulnerable individuals as their top priority right now.

I think that those who want to help out, should contact this council either through the United Way of SD&G or SDC. Hopefully, this council can direct our community volunteers and gear local support initiatives to where they are needed the most; and if they find that one or more programs are already covered by a particular program or agency, then they can redirect those resources to where they are really needed. Any COVID-19 related support program that isn’t already a part of this council should be.

What do you think readers? Are there any areas of support that are being overlooked? Any areas that are flooded with support? Email me your Letter to the Editor at nseebruch@seawaynews.media Seaway News welcomes letters to the editor. Letters should be no longer than 300 words and may be edited for 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. Please include your name, address and phone number.

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Cornwall should know COVID-19 results

Premier Ford correctly expressed his frustration with Ontario public health officials about the very slow pace of Covid-19 testing in our province, even though we have a great capacity for testing.

If our Premier has good reason to be frustrated, so do we as citizens of Cornwall.

Dr. Roumeliotis may mean well with his approach to testing and disclosing test results but these hide and go seek methods cannot continue for the sake of our community.

To begin with, setting up appropriate testing facilities in Cornwall took far too long, much longer than for other communities. Since then, it would appear from the Premier’s comments that we have been far too choosy in allowing people to be tested, even though testing capability had been ramped up.

The refusal to disclose test results for Cornwall goes against every established principle of crisis management. There is no room for peek a boo at a time like this.

Trust in our officials is key, but it must be earned. A key way to nourish that trust is to tell us the truth, and especially the whole truth.

We can take it. Such truth about the real numbers in Cornwall would go a long way towards getting all of us to follow the rules and to end this crisis sooner.

Public health – please Doctor, remember that “public” part.

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Celebrating Easter

Dear Editor, As a practicing Catholic, it gives me great hope and encouragement to see the efforts of Father Kevin Maloney and Deacon Lalonde at St-Francis-De-Sales Parish as well as several other parishes who are using this time of social distancing to still bring our masses into our homes.

The recent usage of social media has allowed us to pray as a community of faith, where for many of us (including myself) our faith has been shaken. While personally, fear should never be the only reason to pray. My grandfather always instilled to us: “A family that prays together-Stays together!” And for those who practice that same belief, now more than ever has families are limited to their homes , closer to their children and grandchildren , siblings , to parents now more than ever its to connect to your: “higher power”, no matter what religion or creed that you may be practicing. Embrace that moment!

Easter in our faith is a time of Resurrection! Let’s take this time to resurrection our family units, our self -worth , and our community of believers!

Happy Easter to all the community from my house to yours!

Joyeuses Pâques. De notre famille à la vôtre!

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As they say in Texas, “Who would have thunk it.”

Premier Doug Ford, labelled, mostly on the left, as Canada’s version of Donald Trump, is showing Winston Churchill qualities as he leads Ontario in the battle against the killer COVID-19.

He has united the province.

NDP leader Andrea Horwath applauded Ford for his decision to level with Ontario residents on the grim forecast and former premier Kathleen Wynne offered Ford a bouquet for “trying to calm the waters ... out of the goodness of his heart.”

In turn, Ford has praised the efforts of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the federal government and Queen’s Park opposition parties. He called Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson“ a great mayor.”

My how times have changed from a few months ago!

But don’t count on this mutual admiration society continuing through to the 2022 provincial election. Nevertheless, this show of unity is refreshing compared to the political muck raking and infighting south of the border.

THIS AND THAT How’s this for a switch.

Now it is the casinos losing money. ... When it comes to hunkering down in our homes to wait out the storm, somebody said it was like Groundhog Day, without Bill Murray, every day. ... If the moved and shaken who run the National Hockey League were working out of an office building in some remote part of the Excited States of America, one could understand their clinging to hope that the paused 2019-2020 season can resume.

But the NHL big shots work in a building at the of epicentre of the U.S. COVID-19 epidemic. New York City hospital morgues are full. Refrigerated trailers are used to store bodies. Unclaimed bodies are being buried in mass graves. People are warned to stay indoors. Schools have been shutdown until September. Yet, the moved and shaken at NHL headquarters in Manhatten continue to leave the door open to finishing the season and awarding the Stanley Cup. BACK IN TIME - THIS WEEK 1971 With his 18-year-old client facing some serious jail time on a drug trafficking charge, city defence lawyer B. J. (Bernie) Shields argued that the RCMP had greatly inflated the street value of the hashish - $7,190 seized during the arrest at Cornwall train station.

He described his client as a pawn in the lucrative local drug trade, lured into becoming a courier with the chance to make “easy” money. He said the teen was given $600 by local drug dealers to travel to Toronto to buy the drugs. The lawyer told Judge Michael Fitzpatrick that society would be better served if the federal police force went after the people operating the drug trade in the city rather than teen-age runners who were easy pickings.

Federal prosecutor Pat Rudden agreed that the accused was a runner, not a dealer.

But, said Rudden, for whom was he running.

The accused wasn’t saying.

In a stroke of leniency, the judge gave the youth the minimum sentence of 12 months on the trafficking charge and a charge of possession of marijuana (street value of $10). *********** Perhaps it was a slow week for the neanderthals in the Vatican’s department for divine worship who called for a ban on “profane” non-sacred music played at weddings

in Roman Catholic churches.

The department singled out “Here Comes the Bride” among the tunes that it said didn’t conform to the spirit of the liturgy.

Priests in Alexandria Diocese were staying tuned; they would wait for an official decree from the Vatican before enforcing a ban.

Meanwhile, an Italian expert on sacred music, Msgr. Lavinio Virgilio agreed “Here Comes the Bride” was not a sacred piece of music but said, “At least it is real music compared to some of the things heard in churches nowadays.”

ALSO THIS WEEK IN 1971 - Fire on Notre Dame Street claimed the life of an 11-yearold girl who went back into the home to save her brothers. She didn’t realize her brothers had made it out of the home. The Ontario Fire Marshal’s office said overloaded wiring caused the fire. ... Lucien Lamesse, an employee of the mill for 50 years, was among the Howard Smith Paper Mill long-service employees honoured at a dinner. Arnold Pitts and Bazil Taillon were presented with 45-year pins. .... Highway 31 at Cass Bridge north of Morrisburg was closed after the Nation River spilled over its banks and flooded the highway and left several farm houses stranded. ... Lan-Char Medical Clinic in the former OPP office at Lancaster was officially opened. Dr. Donal Conway joined the clinic.

He came from Esterhazy, Sask. ... Chemcell announced it was closing its Cornwall plant. ... A man found guilty of robbing The Fisherman’s Wharf on Montreal Road at knifepoint was given an 18-month jail sentence. He made off with $50. ... The United Counties Board of Education said it planned to lay off 50 teachers. ... Thieves stole $30,000 worth of clothing from The Squire Shop during an overnight break-in. ... The city was negotiating with the St. Lawrence Seaway Authority for 80-acres of Canal Lands. It also wanted the canal filled in. ...

The first phase of the Sydney Street extension, Ninth to Thirteenth, was put in place with the purchase of 3.2 acres that included 17 building lots owned by Dominion Stores. Second phase would extend Sydney to Fourteenth with the final phase through to Birmingham. ... St. Jean Bosco won the Cornwall schools hockey title. Team members were Jacques Lepage, Donnie Montroy, Peter Boucher, Brian Fontaine, Marc Julien, Mark Appleton, Rene Primeau, Jerry Ingram, Denis Julien, Danny Houle, Danny Simard and coach Gaetan Simard. ... Grade 8 student Michael Lalonde’s song “A Toast to Cornwall” won the “I Like Cornwall” contest sponsored by a local business. First prize was $100. He was son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Lalonde.

TRIVIA ANSWER Norm MacMillan, recruited out of Buckingham, Que., played three seasons - 1966-68 - on defence for the Cornwall Royals. He returned to Buckingham and got into the insurance business and hotel business. In 2005 he was elected to the Quebec Assembly. He retired in 2012 after winning five elections. He served as the Liberal government’s chief whip from 2005-2012 and was junior transport minister and minister responsible for the Outaouais Region. After retiring he became a special adviser to the Liberal government.

TRIVIA Hall of Fame goaltender Billy Smith played the 1969-70 season for the Cornwall Royals in the Quebec Junior Hockey League. What Central Junior Hockey League team did he play for the previous season: 1) Brockville, 2) Hull, 3) Nepean, 4) Smiths Falls, 5) Pembroke.

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Great lawyers know the judge.

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Adopt-A-Street Dear Editor, We volunteers with the city’s Adopt-aStreet Program are already out on the streets and parks of our city trying to clean up the litter and detritus which has accumulated over last fall and winter. The amount of garbage is appalling and disheartening.

There aren’t enough of us to cover all the city streets especially major thoroughfares such as Pitt, McConnell, Ninth, Thirteenth, Cumberland and Brookdale to name a few.

I despair that these will soon look like the

streets and byways of some third world countries I have been to.

Whatever happened to the “Do not Litter” sensibility that many of us grew up with? We see so many fast food cups, paper, cans, bottles and cigarette packs thrown on the ground as if doing so is now an accepted practice. We clean up one week and it’s all back the next. We have to revisit the same areas over and over again which prevents us from tackling additional areas. We appreciate the “thank yous” we

get from people out walking but ask that those who are able join our ranks rather than complain how dirty their street or walking route is. At a minimum, if everyone just cleaned up the boulevard in front of their property, it would make our volunteers’ job less onerous and improve the look and property value of our neighbourhoods.

During the Covid-19 crisis we expect to see fewer fast food and other litter on the streets due to the reduction in foot and

vehicular traffic. Scientists are also noticing reductions in air pollution. It’s tragic that it is taking a global pandemic to improve our environment. However, let’s take advantage of this opportunity to do some spring cleaning where we live and, hopefully, start with a renewed environment when things return to normal.

Please check out the Adopt-a-Street Program on the city’s website and help us help the environment.

M. Waller

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Un autre ange est arrivé au paradis : Laurette Thibault est décédée le 3 avril 2020 à l’Hôpital communautaire de Cornwall. Âgée de 93 ans, elle a servi sa famille avec amour et retrouve enfin son époux Théodore Thibault (décédé en 2010). Leurs 7 enfants conservent son bel héritage de valeurs : Clément (Debbie, née Robidoux), Diane (Jerry Dumond), Monique (Paul Hurtubise), Ginette (Yvon Laflèche), Claude, Colette (David Merpaw) et Jocelyne (James Prevost). Laurette laisse également ses 14 précieux petits-enfants, 8 arrière-petits-enfants et un autre à naître.

Laurette laisse ses frères Aurèle (feu Yvette) et René (Marie-Jeanne), sa sœur Estelle (feu Charles Cooper), ses belles-sœurs Madeleine Pitre (feu Lionel) et Florence Pitre (feu Marcel), ainsi que ses beaux-frères et belles-sœurs de la famille Thibault : Lise (Claude Dubé), Hélène, Françoise (feu Henri-Paul Thibault) et Clément Lambert (feu Mariette Thibault), et plusieurs neveux et nièces des deux familles.

Précédée de ses chers parents Godfroy et Bertha Pitre et de son frère Gabriel, de même que plusieurs membres de la famille Thibault.

En raison de la pandémie, une messe commémorative aura lieu à une date ultérieure. Arrangements funéraires confiés au Salon funéraire M John Sullivan.

Merci au personnel des soins intensifs de l’Hôpital de Cornwall et des résidences Sandfield et Manoir McConnell.

Un don à une œuvre de votre choix ou à la Fondation de l’Hôpital communautaire de Cornwall (http:// cornwallhospitalfoundation.ca/fr/) serait apprécié par la famille. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paradise has just recruited a new angel: Laurette Thibault passed away on April 3, 2020, at the Cornwall Community Hospital. She was 93 years old, has lovingly served her family and now joins her husband Théodore Thibault (deceased 2010). Their seven children inherited her precious values: Clément (Debbie, née Robidoux), Diane (Jerry Dumond), Monique (Paul Hurtubise), Ginette (Yvon Laflèche), Claude, Colette (David Merpaw) and Jocelyne (James Prevost). Laurette also leaves behind 14 precious grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and another on the way.

Laurette leaves behind her brothers Aurèle (late Yvette) and René (Marie-Jeanne), her sister Estelle (late Charles Cooper), her sisters-in-law Madeleine Pitre (late Lionel) and Florence Pitre (late Marcel), as well as her brothers- and sisters-in-law of the Thibault family: Lise (Claude Dubé), Hélène, Françoise (late Henri-Paul Thibault) and Clément Lambert (late Mariette Thibault), and many nephews and nieces in both families.

Predeceased by her dear parents Godfroy and Bertha Pitre, and her brother Gabriel, as well as several members of the Thibault family.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, a memorial mass will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the M John Sullivan Funeral Home.

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First of all I would like to wish everyone a very Happy Easter 2020, and wish everyone to be safe while this Covid-19 is a pandemic to the world. Follow the guidelines and the Canadian Government has done a great job as this is all new to all of us, and medical experts. We are all human.

Ron Begg..the host with the most. 16 seasons on I Beg Your Pardon with co-host Bill “ l ov e the smile” Makinson. One thing about Ron’s reruns…they still make you laugh.

Seen on Facebook: As long as Donald Keep smiling Ron. Trump is President and has abandoned his role as the leader of the free world, we need Centre 105 is a drop-in breakfast day proto focus our attention on building Canadian gram offered three mornings a week, in factories with Canadian workers, selling Cornwall. We are looking for donations to congoods to Canadians. We should also remem- tinue to help the community! Contact Taylor ber the allies that have stood by Canadians in Seguin, Program Coordinator at Centre 105. the future.

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I saw that in Ottawa, a family didn’t tell a Bell internet installer that they had tested positive for COVID-19 until after he left their house. Be honest people. Everyone deserves honesty and a safe work environment.

Jackson Parsons, Roenick Jodoin, and Brayden Bowen of the Midget Cornwall Colts have all been drafted to the OHL. They will be playing for Kitchener, Barrie, and Oshawa respectively.

With summer coming, maybe it is time to think of some outdoor sports and activities that can be done from a safe social distance.

Golf maybe? If everyone used their own carts?

To the Cornwall retailers: please keep ADBAG active. Your flyers are important due to lack of computer and device ownership.

They are being used effectively. With thanks, A Concerned Citizen

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Johanne Everyday, Gabriel Riviere-Reid has been sharing the same message: “We are one day closer to everything being back to normal again.” That is a good thought to hold on to right now.

Seen on Facebook: Went to Freshco. I got to say when the restrictions are lifted, I will continue to shop there. The guy that lets people in the store is super awesome. The store is well marked with directional arrows.

Even the other shoppers are pleasant and wait for the person in front to continue on.

People smile at you which goes a long way at a time like this. And the cherry on top of all that goodness, the cashier was seeing I was getting a little frustrated because of my mobility issues as I have a hard time with packing and bending, (I usually in normal times have someone with me) and I was worried that the person behind me was going to get mad at me if I wasn’t fast enough. The cashier asked me if I needed help. I looked at her and nodded because I was about to start to cry. She helped pack my groceries, then asked if I needed help to my car. Never was I treated so good. They will have my money for now on.

Thank you Freshco.

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I saw that Linda Marie Lascelle has been making headbands for workers at the Cornwall Community Hospital. This is a great help in keeping their hair out of their eyes during long shifts.

Okay, is there a By-Law in Cornwall Ontario about people either male / female wearing their pants down below their waist showing One day an employee sends a letter to his their underwear? boss to increase his salary!!! In thi$ life, we Tip Top Taxi car number 7 has plexi in his all need $ome thing mo$t de$perately. I think you $hould be under$tanding of the need$ of car to help limit contact and exposure. Was u$ worker$ who have given $o much $upport very nice to see. including $weat and $ervice to your company.

I am $ure you will gue$$ what I mean and re$pond $oon Your$ $incerely, Norman $oh The next day, the employee received this letter of reply: I kNOw you have been working very hard. NOwadays, NOthing much has changed. You must have NOticed that our company is NOt doing NOticeably well . NOw the newspaper are saying the world`s leading ecoNOmists are NOt sure if the United States may go into aNOther recession. After the NOvember presidential elections things may turn bad. I have NOthing more to add NOw You kNOw what I mean. Yours truly, Manager

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Rev. Erin McIntyre and Father Matthew Brunet have been sharing masses on Facebook. Faith is still accessible in these socially distant times. See the Knox St. Paul United Church YouTube Channel.

hitting a pothole, it’s junk and will need to be replaced, but the rim may still be in good condition. Most vehicles can be driven on a completely flat tire for a short period of time without Tim Houle destroying the rim. But, trying to make it to the next exit or side street may damage an expensive rim, so drivers should stop Auto Talk the vehicle as soon as it’s safe to do so.

Nasty potholes will be responsible this Don’t slam on your brakes when you hit a pothole because it spring for tire damage, rim damage, steering pushes your whole front suspension downward and into the and suspension damage, shocks, along with pothole and actually making the hit a lot harder. potential damage to If you’re on a road with many potholes, go slow if you can. struts, ball joints, rack and pinion steering to name just a few.

In a worst case scenario, the dreaded pothole can force you to have to call a tow truck.

Follow these tips for safer spring driving: If you hit a pothole and then immediately notice the car pulls - Air Conditioning to one side or the steering wheel is no longer straight, take your - Exhausts car to a reputable automotive service provider. This is because - Brakes there is a very good chance that your car has been knocked out of - Suspensions alignment and may have damaged front end components.

The next time you stop the car, inspected the tire and rim for - Tires any damage. If there is a bulge or visible cord material on either - Tune-ups sidewall of the tire, it must be replaced immediately. If the rim flange (edge of the rim) is damaged or bent, the best practice is Victor to purchase a new rim. If you hit a pothole and you get a flat, pull to the shoulder immediately, if possible. If a tire goes flat after 1520 Vincent Massey Dr.,Cornwall 613-932-3111

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CORNWALL, Ontario – MPP Jim McDonell announced on Tuesday, April 7 that École élémentaire catholique Marie-Tanguay had been selected as an Emergency Daycare site for frontline healthcare workers.

“We know that as healthcare and other frontline workers try to keep us safe, they could use help on the home front,” said Minister Lecce. “That is why we are teaming up with partners to deliver in unprecedented speed child care centres near hospitals and other health care facilities across Ontario.”

The centre will be operated by Centres éducatifs CRFE (Centre de ressources familiales de l’Estrie).

In their website CRFE state that details have yet to be worked out when exactly the centre will be opening.

“The CRFE was selected for the opening of a Frenchspeaking emergency daycare center at the MarieTanguay school site,” reads a translated statement on their website. “The start date is to be determined.

Registration will be via the City of Cornwall 613-9336282 ext. 3310. Details for registration are coming soon.”

If you do live in Cornwall or the United Counties of SD&G and want access to Emergency Childcare, those requests can also be made through the City.

“We appreciate all partnerships with child care operators and their staff, school boards, the Ministry of Education, and the Eastern Ontario Health Unit. Together we are supporting frontline staff in their essential work,” said Stacey Ferguson, Social and Housing Services administrator.

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ultrasound gel, peroxide and alcohol, based on a hand sanitzer recipe on the World Health Organization (WHO) website.

She has since provided her hand sanitizer to local pharmacies, restaurants, stores, and other essential businesses.

“It all starts with helping each other,” she said. “At least this way I could do something.”

She said that she also gave some of the hand sanitizer to a friend in Quebec, who has been distributing it on the street to the homeless.

Gendron hopes to make more hand sanitizer, and while she still has supplies on hand, it may be difficult to source more, as products like ultrasound gel and alcohol are seeing a large mark-up due to the pandemic.

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CORNWALL, Ontario – Local hairstylist Louise Gendron might not be able to keep her salon, Studio 101, open during the pandemic, but that does not mean that she has not been busy.

Gendron has used supplies that all barbershops and hairstylists have access to to make her own hand sanitzer that she has distributed in the community and amongst friends.

“This all started with a friend who couldn’t find Lysol wipes,” Gendron explained, saying that Lysol wipes can be easily made with the help of barbicide, which every barber would have, and diluted with baby wipes.

She then began making hand sanitizer using

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