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Community care during COVID A desire to show community spirit during a difficult time has morphed into a new collaborative t-shirt fundraiser initiative. Cornwall Mayor Bernadette Clement sporting one of the t-shirts. See P2 for full story.

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MAXVILLE, Ontario – The Glengarry Highland Games have been postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“As upsetting as cancelling this year’s Glengarry Highland Games is…..it is very much the right thing to do,” reads a statement from Games President Eric Metcalfe. “I also want to assure you that all the directors and committees will be working hard to produce a spectacular 2021 Games. We look forward to welcoming you back on July 30 and 31, 2021. Please keep checking out our website for updates.”

Metcalfe is asking anyone with any questions to contact the Games Secretary at 613‐527‐2876 or 1‐888‐ 298‐1666 or secretary@glengarryhighlandgames.com.

“While we know this is a huge disappointment for everyone involved with the Games,

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our primary responsibility is the health and safety of the competitors, entertainers, volunteers, and the thousands of supporters who contribute to the success of our festival,” reads a statement from the Glengarry Highland Games. “Since its beginning in 1948, the Games have been held continuously in spite of sweltering heat and pouring rain and other difficult conditions, so this unprecedented cancellation reflects the gravity of the world’s situation right now.”

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CORNWALL, Ontario – A desire to show community spirit during a difficult time has morphed into a new collaborative t-shirt fundraiser initiative.

A new series of ‘Together we Stand Apart’ t-shirts are being produced to foster a sense of community while also raising funds for the local front-line workers, volunteers and non-profits battling the Covid-19 pandemic.

“Our community has done a tremendous job in adhering to public safety measures and supporting one another during this extremely challenging time,” said Mayor Bernadette Clement.

“The t-shirts are a great symbol of our terrific community spirit and they’re also helping to support our local heroes.”

The grey and yellow shirts feature original

artwork by Cornwall native Robbie Lariviere of Fall Down Gallery, whose work can also be seen in a number of Downtown Cornwall storefront windows.

“It sends a message that even though we can’t gather at this time, we’re still connected because we’re all in the same boat and we’re staying apart for each other,” said City of Cornwall Tourism Coordinator Amy Malyon, who helped bring the concept to life.

Mike Petrynka of Mike’s Printing & Apparel has stepped forward to print the shirts and he has prepared a distribution plan to ensure safe and effective delivery. The t-shirts can be purchased at the Mike’s Printing & Apparel Facebook Shop (https://www.facebook.com/ MikesPrinting/) for $20 all-inclusive and $5 from each t-shirt sale will be donated to the Local Covid Relief Fund.

Estate planning is key Get your estate planning done. This will ease a lot of your immediate concerns. The pandemic is overwhelming. You no longer control your schedule. You work from home, stay inside and homeschool your children.

What if something happens to you? Will your children be fine?

Don’t let the pandemic control your last wishes. Even if the pandemic puts the world on hold, everyone can take charge of their estate planning. If anything, this gives you the opportunity to be proactive. This gives you the time to put the necessary thought and discussion into these important documents.

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First, you need powers of attorney for health and property. Powers of attorney allow someone of your choosing to makes decisions for you while you are alive, but are unable to do so.

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“I’m happy to be able to provide these shirts and hopefully help people feel a little more together in this time of isolation,” said Mr. Petrynka.

The Fund is overseen by a council of 20 different local not-for-profit organizations including the hospital, the food banks and other organizations providing or supporting front-line workers. The fund will be distributed to organizations and individuals who are in immediate need because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The United Way/Centraide of SDG is incredibly humbled by the decision made by Mike’s Printing and Apparel to donate 5$ from each t-shirt to the Local Covid Relief Fund,” shares Juliette Labossière, Executive Director of United Way/Centraide SD&G “I can’t imagine a better way to give back to our community in a time of need then to buy a t-shirt and show

documents, there is even a new way to sign them over videoconference. You will not have to meet your lawyer in person.

Your lawyer will have questions for you.

Perhaps bringing up ideas and issues that you weren’t aware of. Get this process started. The first step to dealing with this unpleasant necessity is the easiest, call your lawyer.

Take this time with your spouse. Have a real and honest conversation about who you want to raise your children if you cannot. Who will be their guardian? Who will be in charge of their inheritance?

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our solidarity as a community while making a donation to a great initiative at the same time.

Thank you to the partners behind this initiative, and thank you to the community for their ongoing and relentless support.”

The Local Covid Relief Fund The Local Covid Relief Fund is being managed by the United Way and the members of the Regional Emergency Response Council (SDGCA). This Council is comprised of over 20 individuals representing a variety of sectors within the region and has representatives from the Counties, Cornwall and Akwesasne. This Council works collaboratively to identify the growing needs emerging during the crisis and outline clear actionable items to assist the frontline workers, the tireless volunteers, and the amazing nonprofits who are fearlessly fighting for our community.

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provisions in place due to the coronavirus pandemic,” Lihou said. “You’ve likely noticed that we have not created and staffed an emergency information centre as is usually the case when an emergency is declared. I take part in weekly updates with the EOHU to ensure we have up-to-date information concerning the pandemic’s impact in our region. We’re working closely with our municipal partners in Cornwall and Prescott-Russell, as well as the EOHU to ensure we are being consistent with our messaging, which continues to be that physical distancing is paramount to limiting the spread of the virus.”

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SOUTH GLENGARRY, Ontario – Less than a week after partially lifting their burn ban for agricultural fires, the Township of South Glengarry fully lifted the ban on Monday, April 27.

The Township originally implemented the total burn ban as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the goal of keeping fire crews ready for any high priority emergencies.

“The agricultural community has expressed interest in having limited burning events to clear brush. We all know that that is very important this time of year,” said South Glengarry Fire Chief David Robertson in advance of lifting the agricultural portion of the burn ban.

Robertson acknowledged that the land was particularly wet right now, and conditions were in general, safe. Robertson went on to state that South Glengarry would act in concert with neighbouring municipalities so that their burn bans would end at around the same time.

Last Wednesday, the Township of North Glengarry fully lifted their burn ban, followed shortly after by the Township of South Stormont.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are asking residents to use added caution when burning,” said Robertson in a statement. “This will assist us in lowering unnecessary responses and protect the safety of Fire Department staff.”

All those who wish to have a fire must have a burn permit from the Township, which can be applied for online at www.southglengarry.com

Lihou explained that when the virus begins to recede that his work related to COVID-19 will continue.

“Because of COVID-19 we have instituted some new provisions for maintaining links with our partners in the townships,” he said. “I host weekly comms meetings with my counterparts in the townships where we can share information and best practices. Our economic development department is working in much the same way with our regional partners, to ensure there are plans in place to begin the recovery work once the virus begins to subside.”

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CORNWALL, Ontario – The United Counties of SD&G has introduced a new position to help keep their residents informed. A good municipal Communications Coordinator is a blessing to news reporters, and luckily for Seaway News and other news outlets, the United Counties has hired someone with a lot of experience on both sides of the coin.

Todd Lihou, a former Seaway News Editor and a long-time journalist started on the job with the United Coutnies on Feb. 24.

The job of Corporate Communications Coordinator is brand new for the United Counties, but Lihou is already moving forward with plans to better communicate with media, residents and within the corporation itself.

“Improving communications is my primary goal,” he said. “As you know, this is a new position and we’re working hard to create an improved communications plan that allows us to broadcast our messaging in a more efficient manner. In the short-term we’ve been able to increase our digital footprint with more social media engagement, and increased communication with our media partners who are integral to the links we’re Todd Lihou, looking to create in in the county.”

Corporate In the long-term, Lihou hopes to help creCommunications ate a new website for the United Counties of Coordinator with the SD&G that incorporates interactivity for United Counties streamlined service. of SD&G. When Lihou began the job he did not know that the whole world was about to be upended by the COVID-19 pandemic and that the job of a Communications Coordinator would become much more rigorous and essential.

At their meeting on April 20, the United Counties Council of SD&G appointed Lihou Emergency Communications officer, a provincially mandated position that is required by municipalities during emergencies.

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Le BSEO encourage les résidents à : rester à la maison COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE DE LE BSEO CORNWALL, Ontario - Le Bureau de santé de l’est de l’Ontario (BSEO) rappelle aux gens que, pour continuer à ralentir la propagation du COVID-19, il est important de continuer à garder des distances physiques et à rester à la maison autant que possible. Le COVID-19 étant en circulation dans la communauté, cela signifie aussi l’auto-isolement pour les personnes qui ne se sentent pas bien. « Après un mois à rester à la maison et à pratiquer l’éloignement physique, il est presque normal de se sentir un peu impatient », reconnaît le Dr Roumeliotis, Médecin hygiéniste. « Je comprends que c’est difficile pour tout le monde – les enfants, les adultes, les entreprises et les communautés. Mais garder ses distances physiques et rester à la maison donne des résultats. La propagation du COVID-19 commence enfin à ralentir. » Parce que la plupart des Ontariens ont suivi les conseils de santé publique, les bénéfices des fermetures et des restrictions qui ont été instaurées dans la province sont peu à peu remarqués. Les signes que s’aplatit la courbe d’infection du COVID-19 en Ontario apparaissent. Il en est de même dans la région du BSEO. Mais pour que la tendance se poursuive et pour éviter une hausse de nouvelles infections, il est crucial de continuer à suivre les conseils de santé publique.

« On commence à voir la lumière au bout du tunnel. Mais ce qu’on fait aujourd’hui aura un impact sur la durée de la mise en place des mesures de santé publique, incluant devoir rester à la maison en plus des annulations d’événements, les fermetures d’écoles, d’établissements et d’entreprises », dit Dr Roumeliotis. « Chaque jour qui passe où ces mesures sont appliquées, nous rapproche du moment où les restrictions pourront être relâchées. » Il émet cependant une mise en garde : la levée trop tôt des restrictions causera probablement la progression du COVID19 et un retour aux mesures sévères pour en reprendre le contrôle.

Pour continuer à ralentir la propagation du COVID-19, le BSEO incite les résidents à : Rester à la maison autant que possible.

Chaque fois que vous quittez votre domicile, vous augmenter vos risques d’attraper et de propager le COVID-19.

Pratiquer une bonne prévention des infections : soit de se nettoyer les mains souvent à l’eau savonneuse ou un désinfectant pour les mains, et tousser ou éternuer dans le coude ou dans un mouchoir (au lieu de la main).

Ne pas inviter des gens chez vous ou sur votre propriété. Les ventes de garage ou de cour sont interdites.

Advenant le besoin de quitter votre domicile pour aller magasiner ou ramasser des articles essentiels, limiter vos sorties à une

fois par semaine ou moins, magasiner seul, éviter d’aller dans plusieurs magasins, et vous assurer de respecter les distances physiques et toute autre étiquette de magasinage.

Ne pas vous rassembler avec d’autres gens à l’extérieur des magasins ou des restaurants à service au volant, dans les stationnements ou ailleurs.

Ne pas quitter votre domicile à moins que ce soit pour des raisons médicales si vous ne vous sentez pas bien. N’allez pas magasiner ni travailler. Si vous croyez avoir des symptômes du COVID-19, avez été testés pour le COVID-19 et attendez les résultats, avez reçu un diagnostic de COVID-19 ou êtes un proche de quelqu’un qui a été diagnostiqué, vous devez vous isoler à la maison tel qu’exigé par l’ordre de santé publique.

Les employeurs doivent protéger les clients et les employés en s’assurant de répondre aux exigences de prévention des infections indiquées dans l’ordre de santé publique visant les entreprises essentielles qui servent leur clientèle.

Le Dr Roumeliotis ajoute que tant les acheteurs que les détaillants ont la responsabilité de voir à ce que les magasins offrant des services essentiels (épiceries ou pharmacies) puissent être exploités en toute sécurité. Cela signifie que les acheteurs devraient limiter leur achalandage des magasins, respecter les distances physiques

et suivre les directives des magasins. Pour ce qui est des détaillants essentiels, cela signifie que l’administration de l’établissement et les employés doivent respecter les exigences en matière de prévention des infections, y compris le dépistage du personnel pour détecter la maladie et voir à ce que les employés malades restent à la maison. Les directives et les outils à l’intention des détaillants et des lieux de travail essentiels sont disponibles sur le site Web du BSEO. Pour consulter d’autres recommandations pour rester en sécurité et éviter d’attraper ou propager le COVID-19, visitez le site Web du BSEO à www.BSEO.ca/coronavirus. Des renseignements et un outil d’autoévaluation du COVID-19 sont aussi disponibles sur le site Web du gouvernement provincial à www.

Ontario.ca/coronavirus.

• Radio (à piles ou à manivelle) • Piles • Trousse de premiers secours • Bougies et allumettes/briquet • Désinfectant pour les mains ou lingettes • Documents importants (papiers d’identité, liste de contacts, copies de vos ordonnances, etc.)

• Clé de voiture supplémentaire et argent liquide • Sifflet (pour attirer l’attention au besoin) • Sacs Zip-lock (pour garder les choses au sec) • Sacs poubelle Articles dont vous pourriez avoir besoin • Articles pour bébés et jeunes enfants (couches, lait en poudre, biberons, nourriture pour bébé, objets réconfortants) • Médicaments sur ordonnance • Fournitures et équipements médicaux • Aliments et fournitures pour animaux de compagnie • Tout autre article pouvant être utile en fonction des besoins de votre famille Articles au cas où vous devriez quitter votre domicile • Vêtements, chaussures • Sacs de couchage ou couvertures • Trousse de toilette (savon, dentifrice, shampoing, peigne, etc.)

• Jeux de cartes, jeux de société format voyage, autres activités pour les enfants

CONSEILS SUPPLÉMENTAIRES • Emballez le contenu de votre trousse d’urgence dans un ou plusieurs sacs faciles à transporter ou dans une valise à roulettes.

• Rangez votre trousse dans un endroit facile d’accès et assurez-vous que tous les membres de votre famille sachent où elle se trouve.

• Pas besoin de créer votre trousse d’urgence… dans l’urgence. Répartissez vos achats sur plusieurs semaines. Achetez ce dont vous avez besoin au fur et à mesure de vos sorties au supermarché.

• Votre réserve d’eau doit être suffisante pour votre consommation personnelle, la préparation des aliments, l’hygiène et la vaisselle.

• Vérifiez et actualisez votre trousse deux fois par an, par exemple lors du changement d’heure. Vérifiez toutes les dates d’expiration et remplacez l’eau et la nourriture au besoin. Vérifiez les piles et remplacez-les si nécessaire.

• Gardez votre téléphone cellulaire ou votre appareil mobile entièrement chargé.

Ayez toujours une trousse d’urgence à portée de main – En cas d’urgence, il est essentiel d’avoir de quoi répondre à vos besoins de base. Il vous faudra peut-être vivre quelque temps sans eau courante ni électricité.

Vous devez

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ALEXANDRIA, Ontario - Ces derniers mois ont été parmi les plus difficiles auxquels notre pays ait jamais été confronté. L’isolement, la peur et cette nouvelle « normalité » ont touché de plein fouet chaque membre de notre communauté. Les situations d’urgence peuvent survenir à tout moment et la pandémie de COVID-19 nous a rappelé à tous qu’être prêt, en tant que société, que communauté et qu’individu, était essentiel pour notre santé et notre sécurité à tous.

Nous souhaitons encourager la population à se préparer, et à ne pas avoir peur.

Ensemble, nous allons passer au travers.

Lors de la Semaine de la sécurité civile, du 3 au 9 mai 2020, nous vous expliquerons tout ce que vous pouvez faire pour mieux vous préparer en cas d’urgence, en tant qu’individu et en tant que famille.

(1) Connaitre les risques – Bien que les conséquences des catastrophes puissent être similaires, connaitre les risques spécifiques à notre communauté et à notre région peut vous aider à mieux vous préparer.

(2) Établir un plan – Par définition, une urgence est un évènement qui survient quand on ne s’y attend pas, et souvent lorsque les familles sont séparées. Tout à

coup, il vous faut penser à vos enfants qui sont à l’école ou à vos parents âgés qui restent en ville. Si les téléphones ne fonctionnent pas ou si certains quartiers ne sont pas accessibles, qu’allez-vous faire? Avoir un plan d’urgence familial vous fera gagner du temps et fera baisser le stress lors de ces situations exceptionnelles.

(3) Être prêt Avoir une trousse d’urgence Votre trousse d’urgence devrait contenir tout ce dont vous et votre famille pourriez avoir besoin pour rester en santé et en sécurité pendant au moins trois jours en cas d’urgence La liste suivante est divisée en plusieurs parties : les éléments essentiels, les articles dont vous pourriez avoir besoin pour répondre à certains besoins propres à votre famille et les articles à préparer au cas où vous devriez quitter votre domicile.

QUOI METTRE DANS VOTRE TROUSSE D’URGENCE Éléments essentiels • Nourriture (non périssable et facile à préparer, en quantité suffisante pour trois jours) et un ouvre-boite manuel • Eau en bouteille (4 litres par personne et par jour) • Médicaments • Lampe de poche

Nouveau coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)

Vos efforts pour vaincre la COVID-19 marchent.

Pour freiner la propagation, nous comptons sur vous pour continuer de :

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Respecter l’écart sanitaire d’au moins 2 mètres

Vous laver les mains soigneusement et fréquemment

Nous comptons sur votre détermination et votre coopération pour freiner la propagation.

La COVID-19 peut être mortelle.

Ne mettez pas votre famille et vos amis en danger.

Restez chez vous. Tenez bon. Sauvez des vies.

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Province to give frontline workers pandemic pay NICK SEEBRUCH

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ONTARIO – The province of Ontario announced that it will be providing frontline workers with payment for working during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The province will be providing an extra $4 an hour to eligible frontline workers, furthermore, employees working more than 100 hours a month will receive lump sum payments of $250 per month for four months.

Employees in the following sectors will be eligible for the pandemic pay: Long term care workers, Retirement home workers, Emergency shelters, Supportive housing, Social services congregate care settings, Corrections institutions and youth justice facilities Home and community care workers Some hospital staff Frontline clinical care workers are eligible

for the pay, along with those providing support services such as meal preparation and cleaning will qualify for pandemic pay, which begins immediately and will continue for 16 weeks.

“During these dark days, the Ontario spirit continues to shine through with everyday acts of heroism, courage, and compassion by our frontline workers,” said Premier Ford. “These people put themselves in harm’s way to care for our sick and vulnerable citizens. I am truly grateful, as are the people of Ontario, for their service, and it’s time we give something back to those who sacrifice so much day in and day out.”

“It is vital that we retain our frontline health care workers as we continue our fight to stop the spread of COVID-19,” said Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health.

“We are taking further actions to continue to ensure that our healthcare workers are supported, and the health care sector maintains a safe staffing level, especially in places where it is needed the most.”

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Social distancing to continue six months to a year NICK SEEBRUCH

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CORNWALL, Ontario – On Monday, April 27, the government of Ontario unveiled their plan for the re-opening of Ontario after the COVID19 pandemic subsides. Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, Chief Medical Officer of Health called the plan “a very gradual approach.”

The province of Ontario has planned three phases to re-open Ontario and the economy.

Each phase will last two-to-four weeks and will be monitored by experts for any potential increase in COVID-19 cases.

The phases were generally outlined as follows: Stage 1: For businesses that were ordered to close or restrict operations, opening select workplaces that can immediately modify

operations to meet public health guidance.

Opening some outdoor spaces like parks and allowing for a greater number of individuals to attend some events. Hospitals would also begin to offer some non-urgent and scheduled surgeries, and other health care services.

Stage 2: Opening more workplaces, based on risk assessments, which may include some service industries and additional office and retail workplaces. Some larger public gatherings would be allowed, and more outdoor spaces would open.

Stage 3: Opening of all workplaces responsibly and further relaxing of restrictions on public gatherings.

“Our top priority remains protecting the health and safety of the people of Ontario and

supporting our frontline heroes as we do everything in our power to contain and defeat this deadly virus,” said Premier Ford. “At the same time, we are preparing for the responsible restart of our economy. This next phase of our response to COVID-19 is designed to help us map out what needs to be done, and when, to get us back on the road to recovery.”

In his review of these phases for re-opening Ontario, Dr. Roumeliotis told media that the process will likely last throughout the summer.

“No way we are going to have big concerts or gatherings in June or July,” he said. “For sure this process is not going to start likely before the end of the month.”

Dr. Roumeliotis said that measures such

Premier Doug Ford addressing the province on his plan to re-open the province. as social distancing and self-isolation will likely continue even after the three phases to re-open the province are completed.

“All we are doing now will still be there four six months to a year,” he said. “We do expect to have mini bumps in our curve.”

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When the Swiss Interior Minister Alain Berset was asked how his nation’s economy would re-open, he replied “we want to act as fast as possible but as slowly as necessary.”

There were two events that happened close to home, here in Ontario this past week that I think demonstrates why the Swiss Minister’s maxim is so important for us to follow as well.

On Saturday, there were roughly 200 protesters in front of Queen’s Park in Toronto demanding Premier Doug Ford end the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Ford, correctly, termed this group a bunch of “yahoos”, but it does underline frustration around the closures and self-isolation that we are all living in.

Items that are usually plentiful at the grocery store, are in limited supply, like eggs, toilet paper, and flour. Businesses that have been deemed “non-essential” have been closed creating hardships for entrepreneurs, and the people they employ who have either been furloughed or let go entirely.

Kids aren’t in school, construction work is on hold, loved ones living in group homes cannot be visited and residents are unable to enjoy their parks, but, there was a second event that happened last week that perfectly demonstrates the other side of the coin.

Last week, an employee the Pinecrest Nursing Home in Plantagenet, which is a part of our Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) region, tested positive for COVID-19. Within three hours, Prescott-Russell paramedics had tested all 114 residents of the long-term care facility.

When the first round of results came back, eight residents had tested positive for COVID-19 as well as two other employees, and none were showing any symptoms.

This underscores two things. One, that we need to continue testing, especially at nursing homes. The total number of deaths from COVID-19 in Canada is over 2,500 at the time of writing and nearly a majority of those deaths being cases in long-term care homes.

Secondly, we need to continue with our social distancing and self-isolation.

Dr. Paul of the EOHU has explained that everyday, in Ontario, the curve appears to be getting flatter, and flatter. Our efforts to flatten the curve are likely working.

Dr. Paul warned however that pandemics wax and wane, and that loosening our restrictions too soon, could lead to a spike in cases. Right now, our hospitals are not overwhelmed, unlike many places in the United States.

Despite this past weekend’s protests, and calls by others to end restrictions, I think the province is taking a sensible approach to slowly relaxing where it can.

The government announced on Saturday that community gardens will be named as essential sources of food, meaning that they will be able to be opened in time for the planting season. This is sensible. I live right near a community garden in Cornwall, and it is hardly a social hotspot, but I do believe it helps residents who want to grow their own vegetables, and perhaps save a bit of money on groceries.

What would not be sensible is opening up large active areas including arenas, concert venues, and beaches, even through the weather is getting warmer.

I think that there could be accommodations made for most small main street businesses. If the social distancing restrictions and precautions in place at grocery stores are working, then I think that they would also work, and be even more effective, in small stores.

Steps like this I think will help begin the economic recovery, or at least mitigate the economic hardship I believe will follow the end of the pandemic.

What do you think readers? What side of the argument are you on? Do you think some things can be opened? Or should caution be the guide? Email me your Letter to the Editor at nseebruch@seawaynews.media

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What will be the cost of this lockdown?

Dear Editor Experts tell us that Covid-19 is highly contagious, and that there are many more cases of infection than we have detected. They told us that the lockdown would save countless lives. Scientists from Taiwan who went to Wuhan told the world in December that Covid-19 was transmitted from person to person. The New York Times reports that random testing for antibodies has demonstrated that 2.7 million people in New York State have been infected. New York Governor Cuomo says that this means the death rate there is only 1/2 of 1 %. Recent autopsies revealed the first death in the U.S. occurred a month earlier than thought, and imply that Covid-19 had been spreading rapidly in the U.S. two months earlier than we had realized. The New York Times reported the results of computer modelling from Northwestern University in Boston that estimated that on March 1, when New York City, Boston, San Francisco, Chicago and Seattle were reporting 23 cases, there may have been 28,000 cases. Testing for antibodies in northern California has revealed that there are probably between 50 and 85 times more cases there than they thought. This implies that the death rate for Covid-19 is 1/10, to 1/5, of 1% (somewhat more than the death rate for seasonal flu, which is 1/10 of 1%). This is far less than the rate of 3% stated by the WHO. How many lives have been saved by the measures Canada has taken? Using the lower estimate of 50 times the number of confirmed infections (which is more than 30,000), we might reasonably expect that Canada actually has 1.5 million cases.

There have been only 2,500 deaths in Canada, which implies a death rate of less than 1/5 of 1%. If all 38 million Canadians were infected, this would imply a maximum possible death count of 76,000. Therefore, all the measures taken could save no more than 76,000 lives.

What will be the final cost of the lockdown (not the virus itself)? In terms of money, 200 billion dollars from the federal government alone could save at most 76,000 lives at a cost of 2.5 million for each of those lives. In terms of lives lost, experts say that an additional 135 million people in the world are at grave risk of dying from starvation as a result of the lockdown (not the virus itself). All this to deal with a virus with a death rate that is comparable to seasonal flu (which Donald Trump was ridiculed for suggesting). In terms of suffering due to social distancing, there have been many stories in the media of great emotional distress. Perhaps the expert advice we were given was wrong.

Roderick McRae Cornwall, Ontario

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Let’s share what my European friends are seeing in France, Germany, and Switzerland.

Businesses are currently improving as they reopen. Following their health authorities’ guidelines, they’re all in to restart on cleaner and greener strategy. Putting a stronger halt to single use plastic and packaging, they are rethinking the ‘in person’ experience. So far, businesses have made their due diligence to enhance their online presence. Lots of them have started and amplified home deliveries (by car or bicycle in large downtowns). The next steps are aimed to drive customers back to the shop. Keep them there safe, surprised and satisfied. #1: Washing station welcome. Usually close to the shop doors. Portable or not.

There, clients wash their hands and dry them with paper. The paper cloth is directly discarded in a container without a garbage bag.

The other benefit of the washing station: it encourages customers to bring their own glass or stainless-steel dishes, drastically reducing disposable take away containers. #2: Educational station blooms. Beyond health safety measures, these stations now picture natural ingredients that are grown locally or nationally. The most advanced stores showcase them via video. One scree per educational station. Bold shop keepers encourage interaction under the rigorous and fun guidance of a staff member. Who then, clean and sanitize after each person. The other benefit of the educational station: it engages clients in store-specific way. #3: Amazing maze grows. In order to manage a limited yet regular number of clients, creative shop owners designed a fun, purposeful path in their store – or several, depending on the square feet. Arrows and clues entice the browsing customer to take a look at the store assortment. The other benefit of being on the path is that you don’t mind the time as you maintain the now normal distance with others.

Take away: Get ready for your clean, green recovery journey! Good for your employees, clients, and bottom line. Send your sustainable growth-related question to laurapeck@ lapublishers.ca.

City seeks feedback on Council size NICK SEEBRUCH

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CORNWALL, Ontario – City of Cornwall administration has been directed by Cornwall City Council to seek feedback on the size of council, as well as whether or not council elections should return to a ward system.

Currently, there are 10 councillors plus the Mayor. All councillors are elected “at-large” meaning that councillors can live in any part of the city and run. Under a ward system, councillors would be elected by, and would represent, those in their own neighbourhoods.

Several councillors including Elaine MacDonald and Claude McIntosh have stated their skepticism at a ward system, with

McIntosh characterizing it as leading to a lot of “horse trading” amongst councillors and neighbourhoods withing the city.

As for the size of council, this is something that councillors seem more willing to explore, with some around the table openly stating that 10 councillors seems like too many for a city the size of Cornwall.

City administration has posted a four question survey about council size and electoral reform on the City of Cornwall website.

They have also mailed out copies of the survey to 2,000 random residences within Cornwall.

The survey will be open until June 15, 2020.

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Remember back in the dark ages before the internet and Facebook, when a friend was a friend. Somebody you actually knew as well as a family member. Somebody you liked better than your younger brother. Somebody you hung out with. Somebody with whom you shared deep secrets. Someone who walked in when the rest of the world walked out. Somebody you could call at 2 a.m. to bring the bail money.

Not these days.

In the Facebook world the next friend is just a click away. You could never leave the house, ever, and lay claim to having hundreds of friends.

The loneliest person in the world can now have a slew of friends.

Facebook has redefined friend. With Facebook there are no casual acquaintances. Everybody is a friend. You actually ask people, sometimes strangers, to be a friend. You can ask somebody to be your friend and get turned down. And, you can defriend a friend.

Some people are on a mission when it comes to building a bank of friends. In one case, a Facebook junkie has accumulated 5,000 friends. That is a lot of friends. It must be some kind of record. Think about it. Just trying to remember all their names could drive you around the bend. Imagine meeting somebody you have never seen and they announce, “Hey, I’m one of your 5,000 friends.”

Like, you could run for office and have 5,000 votes coming out of the starting blocks.

You’d have to rent the Ed Lumley Arena for your milestone birthday party.

And, “Hey, honey. I have my friends coming over for a barbecue tomorrow night.”

“Really. How many?”

“Oh, about 5,000, give or take.”

I have some (about 200) Facebook friends but I can’t think of one who would want me calling at 2 a.m. expecting them to bring the bail money.

HERE AND THERE: If I’m the federal Liberals I’d be trying to bring former NDP federal leader Thomas Mulcair into the fold for the next election. He is more Liberal than socialist. He would be cabinet material. ... Be interesting to see how All in the Family writers would script the show during the current pandemic lock down. If anything, it would provide some comic relief. ...

Joe Biden says his first pick for a running mate would be Michelle Obama but she has no interest. “Take her in a heartbeat,” he told CNN. ...

The post-COVID-19 crisis governments will have to deal with: debtemic. ... Like to be the proverbial bug-on-the-wall at the Dr. Anthony Fauci household when he comes home from a day at the zoo (aka White House). “Honey, you won’t believe what he wants to do.” ... When a politician says “I’m no doctor, but...” folks should get worried.

HERE AND THERE (PART TWO): Here is a sample of what Trump media supporters were saying back in early March: Ultra-conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh, “This virus (COVID-19) is the common cold. They (viruses) are not that uncommon.” ... Fox News host and hyper-Trump supporter Sean Hannity, while accusing CNN of fear mongering, “Zero people in the United States of America have died from this coronavirus (so what’s the problem?).” ...

Jesse Watters of Fox News, “Nine people have died. That’s a tragedy but it’s teeny.” Just for the

record, the U. S. death toll on Monday was 58,000 and climbing. ... When this is over churches are going to have to take two collections. ... Nice touch. Got a call from my parish (Blessed Sacrament) asking how we were doing.

A committee was checking in with each parishioner. ... Another name for the virus lock down: COVID house arrest.

THIS WEEK IN 1958: Former U.S. President Harry “Give-em-hell” Truman had lunch and held a news conference at the Cornwallis Hotel after touring the Power Project. At the news conference, Truman described himself as “just a retired farmer from Missouri.” Truman was the president who signed the bill for the mammoth project. ... A Montreal Road man who claimed he couldn’t read or write was found guilty on seven charges of issuing forged cheques, two of which were used to buy used cars. In handing the man a one-year jail sentence, Judge Bergeron noted, “For somebody who can’t read or write it doesn’t seem you had a problem signing bad cheques.” .... Fred Cass, MPP for Grenville-Dundas, was named minister of highways by Premier Leslie Frost. ... Work on the St. Andrew’s Road (Pitt Street) overpass spanning the new CNR line was started. The city purchased property on each side of the overpass for possible future expansion. ... After 41 years with the city, Fire Chief Cory Moore was granted a paid six-month medical leave before retiring. ... The city’s second fire station in the former township office building on St. Felix Street was officially opened. Staffed by 12 fire fighters, it was under the command of Capt. Bernard Wood. It was expected to reduce east Cornwall response times to east Cornwall by 10 minutes. ... Hal Rogers, founder of Kinsmen International, turned the sod for the Memorial Park wading pool, the first of 10 to be funded by the local service club. ... Developer Hugh Fitzpatrick filed a $71,000 lawsuit ($642,000 in today’s money) against the city for expropriating a large parcel of property he owned for industrial expansion. The property was made up of the Copeland, Campbell and Hall farms (about 400 acres in all). Fitzpatrick had planned a subdivision on the site. He was represented by the prestigious Toronto law firm, Kimber and Dubin. The sole industry to build on the site was Chemcell which employed a handful of people and later closed. Part of the property is now a subdivision.

TRIVIA ANSWER: Woolworths, with its iconic lunch counter and soda fountains, occupied 160 Pitt St. (Yate’s Block) for almost 60 years.

Schnitzel’s Restaurant is now on the site.

TRIVIA: This landmark officially known as Pottery Point was bulldozed by the St. Lawrence Seaway Authority to help improve flow of the St. Lawrence River. A piece of it was known as: 1) River View, 2) Lover’s Lane, 3) Pointe Maligne, 4) The Lookout, 5) Col. Johnson Point.

SPORTS STUFF: Donnie Batten, who passed away last week at age 95, was not only a heck of a hockey player with local senior hockey teams back in the 1950s, but the quintessential nice guy. He played on Cornwall’s last great senior hockey team, the Chevies. ... Is there a dumber idea than finishing the NHL season with games played in four designated cities, sans fans, an idea the league is considering.

MEA CULPA: Last week I managed a geographical snafu. No, Leeds-Grenville is not east of SD and G. It is west. Ms. Kettles, my Grade 12 geography teacher, would not be impressed.

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Mercier, Jean-Marc (Brenda) of Barrie, Julie (Steve) of Repentigny and Pierre of Montreal. Proud grandmother of 9 grandchildren James (Amanda), Chris (Meghan), Kimberly (Jake), Shawna, Alex (Monique), Nicolas (Sarah), Philip (Ainslie), Olivier (Patricia) and Mathieu (Gabrielle) and 6 great-grandchildren Andrew, Ava Rae, Landon, Paige, Hudson and Kennedy. She will be lovingly remembered by her sister Lorette (Lefebvre) Beauchemin, and her extended family and friends.

A special thanks to the staff of the nursing home for all their professional and companionate work under such trying circumstances. A celebration of her life and internment in Cornwall will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www. magnuspoirier.com.

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GWYNNE, LOIS (née Bryerton) On Saturday, April 18th, 2020, at the age of 88, Lois Mary Bryerton Gwynne passed away suddenly and peacefully at Woodland Villa, Long Sault, where she resided with her older sister Norma Cameron, (late Ivan). Lois is also survived by her youngest brother, Alan Bryerton (Frances) of Almonte. She was born in Carillion, Quebec, the second child to the late Mina (Anderson) Bryerton (1999) and the late Cecil Bryerton (1981). Predeceased by her brother Robert (Bob) Bryerton (2011) (late Doreen), her sister Phyllis Morin (1997) (late Laurent), and brother Grant Bryerton (1970) (Sally (Petepiece) St. Thomas (Jack) of Long Sault).

Also predeceased by her husband Robert Gwynne, and survived by Sanda and two grandchildren.

Lois was an avid golfer, curler and baker, and enjoyed music and dance of many genres, especially Scottish music.

She never missed an occasion to attend plays and concerts with her friends. She was very talented and artistic in everything she did, especially as a seamstress and in woodworking. Her presence at family gatherings will be greatly missed by her cousins, nieces and nephews and their families. After her retirement from the St Lawrence Seaway Authority she spent twenty years with Meals on Wheels, and also volunteered with numerous charities. She was a proud member of St. John’s Presbyterian Church. A special thank you to Woodland Villa staff members for making her feel at home. With social distancing in effect a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Cornwall. Charitable donations in memory of Lois to the Alzheimer’s Society, Cornwall or to Woodland Villa, Long Sault would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home, 822 Pitt Street, Cornwall. Online messages of condolence may be made in the obituary section of: www.wilsonfuneralhome.ca 257191

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Pictured are Gizanne Lafrance-Allaire, Executive Director of SJCCC and Jason Laplante, Food Services Manager. Submitted photo. in Cornwall.

NICK SEEBRUCH nseebruch@seawaynews.com “We are so humbled by their generosity. As frontline workers, we are all in this together CORNWALL, Ontario – The Cornwall and it’s so nice to see our local healthcare Community Hospital (CCH) provided a delipartners thinking of one another during these cious treat to the residents of St. Joseph uncertain times. Thank you to CCH for ‘paying Continuing Care Centre (SJCCC) yesterday, it forward’ to our team – and you can be sure April 22. we’ll be doing the same this week,” reads a CCH sent over 45 pizzas between 11 a.m. statement from SJCCC on their Facebook and 12 p.m. from Napoleon’s on Montreal Rd. page.

ONTARIO – The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) announced on Monday, April 20 that they had reached an agreement with the province and their employers.

OSSTF, and other teachers’ unions had been engaged in ongoing strike action since the later part of 2019.

“Our main priority has been to protect the education system by reaching a deal that respects our members and ensures students get the best education possible,” said OSSTF President Harvey Bishof. “We thank our members for their support, solidarity, and sacrifice during these many months of negotiations.

Our union remains stronger and more united because of their demonstrated commitment on the front lines across this province.”

“While this tentative agreement does not satisfy all of our concerns, we recognize the current environment we are in and the need for students to have stability once this emergency is over,” Bishof went on to say.

Education Minister Stephen Lecce said

that the province remained committed to providing virtual learning, which was a sticking point for the union.

“We will remain focused on the government’s dual priority of keeping students safe while ensuring the continuity of education,” Lecce said in a statement. “Moreover, we remain determined to continuously strengthen teacher-led learning and virtual learning for the benefit of our students, and we continue to look to our educators to rise to the challenge and deliver quality education to every child, wherever they may live.”

MP Eric Duncan challenges fellow CPC MP on Tam comments NICK SEEBRUCH

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CORNWALL, Ontario – Stormont, Dundas and South Glengarry Conservative MP Eric Duncan challenged a fellow party member MP Derek Sloan over his comments on Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Medical Officer of Health.

On Tuesday April 21, Sloan released a video on social media where he criticized Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for taking advice from Dr. Tam about the COVID-19 pandemic and asking if she “worked for Canada

or does she work for China?”

Sloan, who like Duncan is a rookie MP, is also running for the Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) leadership to replace Andrew Scheer.

Sloan was quickly condemned for his comments by MPs from both sides of the aisle, including, as stated, Eric Duncan.

“Just want to put myself on record very clearly to my constituents. I may have questions & constructive concerns at times about Dr. Tam & team during these evolving & challenging times. But I will never question her

loyalty to Canada & best interests of Canadians at heart,” Duncan tweeted.

In a virtual press conference with media outlets on Friday, April 24, Duncan gave more detail on his views on Sloan’s statement and on Dr. Tam, and Dr. Tam’s handling on Canada’s COVID-19 response so far.

“The situation is evolving on a day-by-day basis,” Duncan said. “There is a difference in questioning someone’s loyalty, and questioning someone’s decisions.”

“I do have questions when it comes to disposal of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

and on when travel restrictions should have been implemented,” Duncan went on to say.

Duncan asserted that questioning someone’s professional performance should not include personal attacks.

This is not the first time that the new MP for Stormont, Dundas, and South Glengarry has challenged one of his own party’s leadership candidates.

In January, Duncan criticized a statement from CPC leadership candidate Richard Décarie who made comments about LGBTQ rights and life choices.

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Opening the border right now would be an awful idea for the simple reason that the U.S. has been hit a lot harder than we have by COVID-19. I know as a border town, this causes us hardship, particularly for our neighbours in Akwesasne, but it just doesn’t seem like things in the U.S. are under control yet.

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The city miser was on his death bed, as his last request he asked to be alone with his lawyer, doctor, and priest. “I know I am going to die” he said ” and I would like to take my money with me, so I am going to give each of you $150,000 and I want you to each make sure the money gets in the coffin.” It was a few days after the funeral when the priest over flowing with guilt finally confided to the other two that he only put $100,000 back. “I’m glad you brought it up” said the doctor, “because I have also been feeling guilty, I only put $80,000 back.” “You people should be ashamed of yourselves” stormed the lawyer “stealing money like that, am I the only honest person here?

Here look at this” he said pulling out his check book, “look I wrote out a check for the full $150,000!”

Seen on Facebook: Just a shout out to the two paramedics who helped my mom yesterday morning. She took a fall and fractured her hip. The paramedics were awesome and very professional. We wouldn’t have been able to help her without worsening the damage and causing her more discomfort. Just know that what you are doing through this matters and keep up the great work.

From a reader: I just wanted to let you know about our hometown heros today. Last night we found our cat stuck on a 40ft hydro pole in the middle of our neighbour’s field with no way to get down. We called Cornwall Electric and the fire station and neither were able to help us. When we called Woodman’s Construction and Tree Service they came to our rescue and saved our cat Tiggy. We are super grateful!

From a reader: A mother who hasn’t seen her kids in 5 months coordinated a birthday Have a community comment you would like drive-by in Green Valley on Saturday from to share? Email it into Scuttlebutt at 1230-1pm. Fire trucks and many supporters drove by wishing her son a very happy 6th nseebruch@seawaynews.media. birthday. It was so emotional and touching that a community came together for this mother of two young children ages 6-3.

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I heard there was a protest along Hwy. 2 this past weekend of emergency workers, who were driving their vehicles in opposition of opening the Canada-U.S. border. I did not see this for myself, but have heard rumours. Can anyone verify?

Seen on Facebook (not sure if it is sarcastic): Nice job to who ever was playing the bag Cornwall’s neighbouring townships have lift- pipes in the north end around 8pm. Sounded ed their burn bans, so now we know at least like it was coming from Markell Crescent they will be able to enjoy a nice bonfire with area. I heard it on Northwoods. hotdogs and marshmallows this summer.

The province is giving $4 pandemic pay to frontline workers. They all more than deserve it, but, why are paramedics not included in this? Paramedics are interacting with COVID19 patients quite a lot, and in some cases, more than most. Paramedics transport patients to and from hospital and are even conducting at home testing for COVID. They deserve this pandemic pay too.

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Last Monday, Glen Stor Dun Lodge in Cornwall received a special surprise from Tim Hortons.

Tim Hortons has been wanting to show their love to employees at long-term care facilities, and so they made a delivery of coffee in donuts to Glen Stor Dun Lodge.

Sorry to hear about the passing of Stewart Kahan, owner of Satisfied Brakes. He will be dearly missed and our sympathies go out to the family.

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Seen on Facebook: I would like to thank the person in the orange SUV for paying for my order at Tim Hortons at the Brookdale Centre.

Thank You so much, your kindness was very appreciated so I paid it forward to the vehicle behind me. There truly is kindness at a stressful time like this. Once again thank you!

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Twelve reasons to not leave home without it!

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There are some who tout the Swiss Army knife as being the best ever invention. I would put the canoe in number one position, but would be willing to concede it might best be left as a tie. However, the umbrella deserves to be on the silver podium at the very least.

When I had almost reached the age of reason, I decided to jump from the garage roof, using an umbrella as a parachute. As a parachute it didn’t quite work. When I did make my first parachute jump (a couple of years ago) from a height of 10,500’, I’d grown wise

enough to not use an umbrella.

Since then I’ve discovered several practical uses for umbrellas.

When we’re off to do some sunny day canoeing, we take a large golf umbrella along.

Wherever possible we select an upwind point of departure. Juliet, my ‘bowman’, deploys the umbrella as a sail and I steer at the stern. If it’s a busy boating day on the St. Lawrence, our big umbrella shouts, “Heads up: we’re here!” If a shower develops, we hunker down under our umbrella. If we need some shade from the blazing sun, our umbrella becomes a parasol.

Canoeing without an umbrella is like going up the creek without a paddle.

Boaters sometimes use a sea anchor to keep their vessel headed downwind and perpendicular to the wave crests. I have it in the

back of my mind to secure our umbrella to the canoe’s stern rope and let it trail behind us as a sea anchor. A plan B, C, D... is always good to have in reserve.

Gazing at the screen of a laptop when basking in the sun is about as futile as searching for a golf ball in the snow. The sunshine in Portugal’s Algarve district in March can be as bright as it is here in July. I had a ‘Dances With Words’ submission deadline to meet, but I didn’t want to give up any beach time. I had brought along a black umbrella as a just in case provision for a holiday rainy day that did not come. It became a parasol to shield the screen from the bright sun. There was enough shade for me to see the screen yet enough light for my middle finger right hand to find each item of the keyboard.

I’ve heard of little old ladies dissuading a would-be attacker by suddenly thrusting the pointed end of their brollies into his private parts.

How can a tour guide working in a crowded area make her presence known to her scattered flock? By raising her unopened umbrella high in the air. If I ever become a tour guide, I’m going to bring along a helium-filled balloon attached to a 15’ string.

If I want to give the impression that I’m some sort of toff, I’ll remove my Tilley, don a top hat, dress in a coat with tails, trade my sandals for patent leathers and use my umbrella as a walking stick.

Finally, if I’m ever called up to play a key role in the musical “Singing in the rain”, my umbrella is at the ready.

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