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HAPPY NURSES WEEK! Raesma Adulovic, Student Registered Nurse and Phil Charlebois, owner of PC Landscapes and Designs who planted the tree.

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CORNWALL, Ontario – From May 11 to May 17 is National Nurses Week in Canada. This year, because of the global COVID-19 pandemic, nurses and recognizing their work seems even more important.

To recognize Nurses Week, the staff at

Heritage Heights and Heritage Manor planted two trees, one at each site.

The trees are eight-foot-tall White Spruce donated by Villeneuve Creations and planted

by PC Landscapes and Design.

At Heritage Heights, the tree was planted just off of the dining room area, for the enjoyment of the residents, and at Heritage Manor,

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the tree was planted near the road so it can be viewed by passersby.

“The tree was decided on as a tree is a symbol of Beauty, Growth and Strength, much like Nurses, White Spruce in particular (like other evergreens) are associated with Peace and Protection,” said Sue Crepeau of Heritage CONTINUED ON P2 Heights.

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CORNWALL, Ontario – A haircut is something many have been doing without since hair salons have been closed because of the pandemic.

Last Wednesday, May 6, Thom Racine was able to enjoy a haircut and support a good cause at the same time, with the help of his wife, Karen TorrieRacine who wielded the trimmers. Racine decided to shave his head in support of the St. Vincent de Paul Society after his friend Dave Kalil suggested the idea, telling Racine he was tired of hearing him go on about needing a trim.

Racine had gone without a haircut since December, when he had his last haircut for his son’s wedding. He explained that supporting the St. Vincent de Paul food bank was a no brainer in pandemic times.

“My wife Karen and I have been fundraising for years. St. Vincent de Paul is our Bishop Cup recipient and we felt that in these COVID19 times, and since food is essential to surviving. It was an easy choice,” he told Seaway News.

In addition to planning this fundraiser with his wife Karen, Thom Racine, a retired Cornwall Police Service officer, is also considering future projects.

“As many people know, I had an operation in early January. The result of the operation has me taking vitamins for the first time in my life, daily cocktails of vitamins,” Racine explained. “One morning shortly after this isolation began, I looked at the vitamins and made the pills into a little sombre face and posted it. I altered the face the next day and have been doing it ever since.

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CORNWALL, Ontario – Often buying or selling a home is one of the most important days in the lives of young couples, families, and seniors and for 44 years Michael DeBoer had the privilege of being a part of those special and emotional moments. Michael DeBoer passed away on Tuesday, May 5. He was 74.

For most of his career, Mike was marked with gold as a part of Century 21. For 42 years, Mike dedicated his life to that company and right up until the end, he served as B r o ke r of Record and Manager of the company here, in Cornwall.

“He was loving, gentle, Mike DeBoer well respected, and very soft spoken,” said his wife of 12 years, Doris DeBoer. “He was compassionate, kind, and very ethical.”

Doris explained that Mike got into the real estate business when buying his first home.

“He just loved it. Within five years, he was an owner,” she said. “He loved everything about his work. He lived his work. It was his life, and he was so passionate about it.”

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the owners of Century 21 alongside Bill MacDonald, Frank Prevost and Troy Vaillancourt remembered Mike DeBoer fondly as a mentor and friend.

“He was one of my best friends,” said Vander Meer. “He was my influence to get into real-estate. I always looked up to him.”

Vander Meer explained that Mike DeBoer’s likable attitude, honest reputation, and industry knowledge lead to many new realtors to look up to him, even those from other companies.

“Other brokers would call him for advice all of the time,” Vander Meer said. “He was so well respected in the industry.”

“Mike was more than just a Broker of Record to me,” reads a post on Vander Meer’s social media. “He started out as my uncle and influenced my decision to become a Realtor. He then became my boss but more importantly he became one of my best friends. His wife (and my friend) Doris always said we were like two peas in a pod. In later years we became partners and a couple of years ago he decided to sell his shares but stayed on as Broker of Record.”

Mike DeBoer’s prolific work in his profession of choice lead to Century 21 recognizing him with the Masters Emerald Award in 2008 and with a Long Time Service Award in 2006.

His wife Doris remembers him as a loving family man, with some of her fondest memories being of the times they spent travelling together.

Seaway News sends its condolences to Mike DeBoer’s family and friends.

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“It will continue to grow and be enjoyed by employees, families, and residents residing in both our homes for years to come. A plaque will be mounted at the tree that reads “NURSES IT’S IN OUR NATURE TO CARE DEDICATED TO OUR NURSES. HAPPY NURSES WEEK MAY 11-17 2020.””

Heritage Heights employs 17 nurses, with another 15 employed at Heritage Manor.

“It is a division, you see people on their worst and best days.,” said Student Registered Nurse (S/RN) Rasema Adulovic.

“You get to rejoice when good things happen and feel the pain when the opposite occurs.

You are the light people have when at their most vulnerable. You are responsible for advocating and helping those who cannot help themselves, A modern day superhero.”

Adulovic explained that growing up she

idolized these modern day superheroes, the men and women in the nursing profession.

“My father spent many years of my childhood in and out of hospitals. My mother worked three jobs and I had to go with my dad to all his dialysis sessions and appointments the nurses would help me with my homework and kept me busy and safe at all times. If I can help one patient or one family the way the nurses helped me that will fulfill my reason for becoming a nurse,” she said.

Despite the hardships that come with the profession, some of the strongest memories are joyful ones, as Personal Support Worker (PSW) Ana Cerritos explained.

“The strongest memory that I will always remember and keep close to my heart was being able to assist in the delivery of a baby for a woman in her own home,” she said.

Cut for a cause I add what I hope is a whimsical statement with each posting, thus my daily vitamins have turned into a must see morning smile.”

Racine hopes that he can take this daily bit of joy and use it to make a difference in these difficult times.

“Several of my Facebook friends have suggested a coffee table book when this is over,” Racine said. “If that happens it would be another fundraiser of sorts. Like most people

during this isolation, I feel useless. In my former profession, I would be doing something to assist this effort, so if cutting my hair to raise money and posting a humorous Vitamins collage every morning is helping, then that’s a good thing.”

Racine’s haircut raised $5,500 as of Saturday, May 9 for St. Vincent de Paul and he said that despite his head being a little chilly, it was well worth it.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has turned many compost pile. of us into bakers, at-home exercisers, and The compost pile is the result of the City’s vegetable growers. leaf and yard waste program. Bags of this waste are placed in a huge pile, which is turned until the waste decomposes into rich, fertile compost.

The fact is, compost is great for your garden, and not useful for our landfill. The leaf, branch and yard waste program is an excellent opportunity to keep re-usable material out of our landfill.

EMMA MELDRUM I’m asked this question a lot: Isn’t compost CITY OF CORNWALL good for the landfill? Don’t we need it to help waste decompose?

The City of Cornwall is supporting many The short answer is no. Here’s the long residents’ newfound passion for growing their answer, too: own food with two free resources: compost Placing organics in a landfill creates polluand mulch. tion in the form of methane. Methane is a Mulch is available in large piles at Guindon greenhouse gas, which has a global warming Park and Optimist Park. Visit www.Cornwall. potential 104 times greater than CO2 (carbon ca/garden to check out the map.

Cornwall residents are welcome to pick up dioxide). Plus, when organics are placed in compost at no cost, anytime the landfill is plastic bags, the bags take hundreds of years open: Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 to break down. Finally, separating organics p.m., and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Be from waste creates the opportunity to make sure to keep your distance from other new resources like fertilizer.

You can learn all about the City of Cornwall’s residents, and bring a shovel and containers!

Drive through the scalehouse to access the waste programs at www.Cornwall.ca/waste.

I would like to use this space this burn ban to allow for controlled burning month to recognize the light at the end of for our recreational and agricultural the tunnel while encouraging you all to users. We have also delayed tax interest continue with the procedures outlined by payments to offer some relief to our residents. Now, in May we have opened the Matilda Landfill to the public.

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Over these last months we have faced an unprecedented time in our community.

The effects of the COVID-19 virus have been felt in every corner of South Dundas.

Be it the struggles faced in our local economy, the challenges of social isolation or the virus itself.

The Council and staff at the Municipality of South Dundas are continuously working to find ways to ease the burdens of the ‘Stay at Home’ order while keeping the community safe. In April, we lifted the

tions imposed in March. The curve is flattening but that does not mean the risks spread, so it is important to listen to the advice of our health officials. While we venture out into the community as more services open, remember to practice social distancing, wash your hands often and consider wearing a mask. It is not only necessary to protect ourselves, but also to protect those we love.

To each of you doing your part and all of our frontline workers, I thank you. Stay strong and stay safe.

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Your vehicle’s most critical system is its brakes. Many people never look at the master cylinder until they have brake failure. In late-model vehicles, the master cylinders are often made of semi-opaque plastic that allows inspecting the fluid level without taking off the cover, as is the case with cast-iron master cylinders.

In addition to checking fluid level, look for leaks where the brake lines attach to the master cylinder and where the master cylinder bolts to the power booster. If you see signs of brake fluid, tighten the fittings using a line wrench on brake-line nuts to prevent against rounding off their shoulders.

If the master cylinder is leaking at the rear, replace it. In the interest of safety, periodically get under the vehicle and inspect the rubber hoses that go to the wheels for excessive

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IS SOMEONE’S DRINKING BOTHERING YOU? You are not alone.

There is help and hope. Call 613-9374880 or visit www.al-anon.org 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 613 662-9979 or oa.cornwall@gmail.com FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH SERVICE Sunday 10:30 am Pastor Jim Drennan streaming live from First Baptist Church facebook page.

As YourTV strives to bring you the latest on the COVID-19 crisis, tune into Community Matters Monday to Friday for updated news and local impact of the pandemic.

ALZHEIMER SOCIETY VIRTUAL WALK to be held on Sunday, May 31st. To register or for more info.; 613-932-4914 or visit www.walkforalzheimer.ca ALZHEIMER SOCIETY Monthly support group meetings for Care Givers and for People living with dementia.

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CORNWALL, Ontario - Les Snowbirds des Forces canadiennes ont survolé Cornwall le jeudi après-midi du 7 mai vers 16 h 30.

Les Snowbirds ont effectué le survol dans le cadre de l’opération INSPIRATION, une tournée pancanadienne pour remonter le moral des Canadiens pendant la pandémie de COVID-19.

«La formation à neuf jets de l’équipe, avec une fumée blanche traînante, survolera les villes du pays à partir de la Nouvelle-Écosse ce week-end et travaillera vers l’ouest tout au long de la semaine», lit-on dans une déclaration du ministère de la Défense nationale publiée avant la prise des Snowbirds. de.

«L’équipe publiera chaque jour les emplacements, itinéraires et heures prévus sur leurs plateformes de médias sociaux. Les survols se produiront à une altitude d’au moins 500 pieds au-dessus de tous les obstacles. » Les Snowbirds ont volé le long du fleuve Saint-Laurent avant de se diriger vers le nord en direction d’Ottawa après avoir atteint Cornwall.

«Nous encourageons les Canadiens à

observer les survols depuis la sécurité de leur maison et à ne pas voyager pour voir les survols. Veuillez maintenir des pratiques physiques de distance qui nous gardent tous en sécurité », poursuit le communiqué du ministère de la Défense nationale.»

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CORNWALL (Ontario) - Le Service de police de Cornwall (SPC) compte un nouveau membre à fourrure parmi ses employés. Joy est une femelle chocolat-Labrador / bernois âgée de cinq ans et un chien accrédité par National Service Dogs.

La SPC a trouvé Joy grâce à un partenariat entre eux, Victim Services of SDG & A et Koala Place. Joy a suivi une formation approfondie pour fournir un soutien physique, social et émotionnel à ceux avec qui elle interagit, en particulier ceux qui ont subi un stress ou un traumatisme.

Danielle Lauzon, gestionnaire des expositions / quartier-maître et quartier-maître du CPS, est le gestionnaire de Joy depuis 2019 et prépare Joy pour les interactions avec les enfants, les victimes ou les témoins qui peuvent avoir subi un traumatisme.

«Joy est utilisée pour apporter un sentiment de calme et de réconfort aux victimes ou aux témoins d’actes criminels», a déclaré Lauzon. «Elle aide à atténuer une partie de l’inconfort dû à parler à un agent de police d’une circonstance traumatisante ou

malheureuse.»

Pour célébrer Joy et son travail, la SCP met les enfants de la région au défi d’expliquer comment ils répandraient la joie dans la communauté.

«Ils peuvent soumettre leur idée sous forme de photo, vidéo, poème, etc. et la soumettre sur notre site Internet. Les participants peuvent également publier leurs entrées sur Facebook, Twitter et Instagram, en utilisant le hashtag #CPSJoy. La date limite pour les soumissions est le mercredi 20 mai 2020 à 23 h 59 HNE », lit-on dans une déclaration de la SCP. Les candidatures seront jugées par le chef de la SCP, Danny Aikman, et le chef adjoint Shawna Spowart.

Les critères d’inscription sont les suivants: - Les participants doivent être âgés de 12 ans ou moins et avoir la permission de leurs parents ou tuteurs légaux - Une seule inscription par enfant sera éligible - Les candidats doivent être résidents de Cornwall, ON - Toutes les soumissions doivent être reçues au plus tard le 20 mai 2020 à 23 h 59 HNE

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The ongoing global pandemic has temporarily disrupted the economy. All of the local municipalities in SD&G and the City of Cornwall have chosen to defer property tax payments to take some pressure off of their rate payers.

This was the right choice for municipalities to make and it puts their local businesses and residents first, as they should be. There is a trade off for this decision that municipalities and residents will have to come to terms with.

With less money coming in, budgets are having to be adjusted. The Township of North Glengarry has already chosen to defer over $400,000 in capital projects for 2020. This will mean no waterline for Kincardine St. in Alexandria, no new amenities that were planned for Island Park, and no electric ice edger for the Glengarry Sports Palace.

Similarly, Cornwall too will have to make some tough decisions on what capital projects will move forward, and what the city will have to do without for the time being.

Council was impressed with a report from administration in late April that showed that the city was weathering the economic storm fairly well. It seems like Cornwall will not have to layoff any full-time municipal employees, but, like in North Glengarry, some capital projects will have to be deferred.

During budget deliberations this past January, Councillor Eric Bergeron had a list of nearly a dozen items he wanted to see pulled from the 2020 budget as things that were “nice to have” but not necessary. Bergeron was often the only one in favour of pulling items like the new snow machine for Big Ben, an laser level for ice at the Complex, and a new HVAC system for the police headquarters.

Where Bergeron once faced a wall of resistance in pulling these items from the budget, there might now be a very real possibility that these projects do not go ahead as planned.

What should be deferred to the future and what should be done this year in the now more limited 2020 budget?

I think that the planned new fire hall on Brookdale Ave. should still go ahead because it is a matter of safety for the city.

When shaping the 2020 budget, Council did set aside $60,000 in salary to create a new position for someone to help execute the 2020-2022 Strategic Plan, I think that this is something that should be deferred. Due to the pandemic, many of the items in the Strategic Plan will have to be delayed anyway, so it is unlikely that a new employee will be needed to execute them.

Additionally, some portions of the Waterfront Plan will likely need to be delayed, however, I would caution Council against cutting too much from the Tourism or Economic Development budgets.

Truthfully, as long as social distancing is in place, there will not be a lot of tourism related events, at least not in the way we usually know them to be.

This year, there will be no Canada Day celebrations, no Ribfest, no major sports events like the Shorty Jenkins Classic. However, some deficit spending in the Tourism and Economic Development departments I think will help bolster the economy when things inevitably go back to normal.

Plans like Councillor Todd Bennett’s pop-up shops should still be wholeheartedly pursued. Pop-up shops a long the waterfront now, will still attract people to the city, and to our beautiful waterfront while at the same time, allowing for social distancing.

What do you think readers? What do you think should stay, and what projects should be deferred? Email me a Letter to the Editor at nseebruch@seawaynews.media.

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“Woe is me! There’s nothing to do. I’m bored. There’s nothing on TV.” Nothing to do? Here’s some good advice: if you’re confined to barracks, even if you’re alone, strap one of those N-95 masks over your face.

“Why? I live alone. Who am I going to infect?” That mask on your face will act as a reminder that there’s more to life than eating. One of the worst things you can do for the well-being of your lungs, knees and heart is to get the middle number of your figure’s stats to be greater than the upper and lower ones.

As a starter exercise, when you’re at the dinner table, bend your elbows so that your thumbs are at your chest. Then, straighten your elbows so that both of your palms are against the edge of the table and give a really hard push, almost hard enough to cause you to bounce off the wall behind you.

Next exercise: take a walk past the refrigerator. After that there are some useful forms of exercise to be done: clean out what’s accumulated under and behind the refrigerator, stove, freezer and bed.

That will involve more pushing, stooping and getting on your knees.

While you’re on your knees, you might try a few moments of prayer.

Now that the last vestige of snow is off the lawn, there’s a competitive game young and old can play together – but still remaining two metres apart. It’s called ‘Pick-Up-Sticks’. Those recent high winds are Nature’s way of pruning dead limbs off trees. Place the sticks in a neat pile.

Next physical activity is done to the

tune of, ‘Row, row, row your boat...’ Fan rake in hand, remove all the winter debris to allow the grass to access the sunshine. Those useful tasks being accomplished, it’s time to go up the creek or down the river in the canoe. Its 16-foot length allows social distancing to be maintained.

Until that need for separation is lifted, that’s where our canoeing routine will have to change. During the past fifty years, most of my canoeing day-trips have been one-way, with the wind and/or with the current. When we arrive at wherever we choose to end our day’s paddling, Juliet hangs out in the pub near the beached canoe. I trudge up to the shoulder of the road. Thumb out, sign and paddle in the other hand, I smile at each passing vehicle.

I can imagine what each driver is thinking: “Oh look, a hitchhiker. He must have been canoeing and is trying to get back to where he started. His sign says ‘ROCKPORT’. That must be where he’s trying to get back to. Let’s give him a lift.”

Somehow I’ve always been able to get to where my boldly lettered sign indicates.

That even includes a Vancouver to St. John’s sea-to-sea hitchhiking adventure with a dog and a bicycle. If done properly, hitchhiking can be done legally and safely.

But not just yet.

So it is in our battle with COVID-19. The battle has to be fought with imagination, social distancing and patience. There is an element of fun to be had too.

Remember the accumulation created by the ‘Pick-Up-Sticks’ game? Some evening in the future, the time will return to light a bonfire and gather round the dancing, crackling flames. It’ll be time for young and old to bring out the ‘remember when’ stories. They’re much better than what’s on TV.

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Cornwall has had one police officer killed in the line of duty. Special Const.

Robert Davey, 47, was shot to death on Sept. 6, 1892, his first day on the job.

A preliminary hearing on May 6, 1963 for a 31-year-old city resident charged with causing bodily harm (an attempted murder charge was dropped) was told how on Christmas morning 1962 the city came close to having a second officer killed in the line of duty.

Const. Ford McGillis, 28, married with a young child and his wife pregnant, took a shotgun blast in the chest during an early-morning call to a city home. He did not have a pulse or blood pressure when wheeled into the Hotel Dieu Hospital emergency department.

He was revived and for the next few hours his life was in the hands of city surgeon Dr. Ralph Randlett who removed 64 pellets from two chest wounds. He was assisted by four other city doctors who responded to a call for help at about 4 a.m..

One of the doctors, Zbigniew Gorecki, a talented and respected chest specialist in charge of the St. Lawrence Sanatorum which treated tuberculosis patients, told the hearing that the officer cheated death.

“It was a Christmas miracle,” he said.

“He cheated death. If not for an exceptionally good constitution (and physical condition), he would not have survived.”

In 1973, Gorecki, involved in a nasty custody battle, would be convicted of shooting to death his estranged wife and

given a life sentence.

Police said some of the pellets from the blast were deflected by McGillis’ badge, which might have help save his life.

McGillis was back to work several months later, serving out his career as a dispatcher and court officer. ______________________________ While the dusting of snow on the weekend didn’t have weather watchers poring over the record book, it was unusual.

Up until 1963 the May record snowfall for Cornwall and area was 2.2 inches, set in 1943.

But a freak snow storm which swept through Cornwall and the United Counties on May 10, 1963 didn’t just break the May record. It smashed it. There hasn’t been anything close since. It dumped seven inches of snow on the city and area.

Fanned by high winds, the storm toppled several trees and power was out for three in hours in rural parts of the counties.

The storm caught residents offguard.

Forcast was rain with a low of 35F and high of 55F. ALSO THIS WEEK 1963 - St. Columban’s Hall on Pitt Street, next to the Bell Telephone building, was torn down. The hall was purchased by the parish in 1922 and over the years was used by Cornwall Local 2307 United Brotherhood of Carpenters, the legion branch and Cornwall Labour Temple. The hall also played host to Saturday night teen dances in the late 1950s. ... Cornwall Police Commission passed a bylaw allowing members of the force to participate in the OMERS pension plan. ... The federal and provincial governments were pressuring the city to construct a new sewage treatment plant capable of serving 60,000 residents. The feds would pay two-thirds

of the cost while the province would provide an interest-free loan for the rest of the cost. ... Cadet Lt.-Col. Michael Lussier was appointed commanding officer of the St. Lawrence High School cadet corps. Cadet Major Richard Paulin was second-in-command. ... A survey carried out for Savemart Shopping Centre found 90% of 2,343 residents surveyed in favour of evening shopping. A city bylaw prohibited night-time shopping except on Fridays, until 9 o’clock. ... Rev. Evariste Martin was to be ordained at Nativity Church on May 23 while Rev. Kelvin Maloney was to be ordained at St. Andrew’s on June 2. ... At the SLHS athletic dinner, Ron Barrie was named recipient of the Jacques Richard Memorial Trophy as the athlete who best combined ability and sportsmanship. John Billing was named outstanding athlete, Les Newman most valuable junior basketball player and Wayne Lauber track and field MVP. ... Holy Cross was JOC Broomball League champions. Team members were Larry Bickerstaffe, Paul Longtin, Bill Degray, Claude Levac, Royal Lariviere, Jacque Pitre, Ray Lalonde, Laurier Leduc, Phillip Levac, Roger Lamoureux, Roger Gauthier and Gerry Trembaly. ________________________________ With Premier Doug Ford looking and sounding like the kind of leader a province needs during a crisis, and his approval rating on the rise, it has not been easy for the Official Opposition to throw any hard punches.

But NDP leader Andrea Horwath found a slight opening and came out swinging, finally getting some air time.

Ford’s folly? He drove to his cottage on Easter Sunday to check on the plumbing.

Spent two hours onsite before returning to

the Big Smoke. It was his first break in eight weeks. No question he should have arranged for a cottage country local to check on the property after asking other cottage owners to resist the urge to flee the city to God’s country (aka Muskoka).

However, listening to the Howarth rant, one would think that he broke all 10 Commandments.

HITS AND MISSES Nobody wanted a pandemic but the current crisis did pause annoying telemarketer calls. (Ops. Hold the phone. Just got a call from somebody wanting to know if I needed financial assistance?) ... Went to the bank the other day. Waited in the parking lot 45 minutes. With fewer people using hospital ERs, it now takes more time to see a bank teller than a doctor.

CAN’T MAKE THIS UP FILE - Disgraced/ ex-convict TV evangelist Jim Bakker, back on the tube after undergoing spiritual rehab, claims God told him on New Year’s Eve that in a few days the U.S. would be smitten by a deadly virus for its sinful ways. Apparently he forgot to pass along the message to his pal Donald Trump.

Just a thought: why didn’t God go right to the top?

TRIVIA ANSWER: Hollywood star Ryan Gosling was born in London, Ont. but moved to Cornwall with his parents when he was around two years old. He calls Cornwall his hometown.

TRIVIA: This Cornwall mayor christened the Super Seven fine paper machine installed at the Domtar Cornwall mill. 1) Nick Kaneb, 2) Elzear Emard, 3) L. G. “Archie” Lavigne, 4) Ed Lumley, 5) Emile Menard.

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Peacefully at the Cornwall Community Hospital surrounded by her family, on Monday, May 11, 2020. Georgette Brand (née Deneault) of Cornwall; age 96 years. Beloved wife of the late George Brand. Loving mother of Donald A Division of Munro & Morris Funeral Home Brand (Carol), Michael Brand, and Lynn Heatley (Frank) all of Cornwall. Cherished grandmother of Lisa Ruest (Chris), Ryan Brand (Sandra), Sara Brand, and Tom Heatley (Jody), and cherished great grandmother of Jacob and Isaac Brand, and Mia Heatley. Dear sister of Jacqueline Larkin (late Albert). Predeceased by brothers Fernand (late Irene), Albert, Gedeon (late Annemie), Alice Villeneuve (late Albert), Monique Champagne (late Archie), Berthe Seguin (late Wilfred “Red”), Gabrielle Elston (George), Leona Rose (Réné), Marcelle Regnier (Laurent), and Denise Moquin (late Henri). Dear daughter of the late Joseph and Léonie Deneault (née Menard). Due to the Covid-19 restrictions the Funeral and Interment will be private for family only. For those who wish to view the Funeral live may do so by visiting the following link https://youtu.be/rbnJ7w_rMxo on Friday, May 15, 2020 starting at 11 am. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Wilson Funeral Home (Centre Boulerice), 218 Montreal Rd., Cornwall (613-938-3888). As expressions of sympathy Memorial Donations to The Patron’s of St. Columban’s Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be made online at www.wilsonfuneralhome.ca 259020

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Michael (Meindert) DeBoer born in The Netherlands November 1945 – May 2020

Forever young at heart with an enduring and occasionally inappropriate sense of humour; Michael de Boer was an entrepreneur, perpetual romantic, fiercely loyal friend and all ‘round snappy dresser (rest easy Mike - the hat collection lives on).

Mike went from this adventure to the next in the early hours of May 5th 2020 at the age of 74. He left this world as he lived, surrounded with mischief and joy in the company of those who love him dearly and will miss him daily.

Continuing on in his absence with heavy hearts: His beloved wife Doris DeBoer – twelve years ago Mike finally married his best friend and soul mate “Doe” on a beautiful beach in the Dominican. Her children became his children and they were by his side until the very last moment; their mutual love plain to all who knew them.

Children – John (Stacey) DeBoer, Shelly (Henry) Looyen, Pamela DeBoer, Julie DeBoer, Aryel DeBoer; Step children - Mathew (Katie) Bellsmith, Melaina (Adrian) Bellsmith-Brown, Melanie (John) Bellsmith, Melissa (Spencer) Bellsmith-Roberts, Adriano Pagnotta.

Best friend, business partner – and partner in crime - much loved nephew, Michael Vandermeer His grandchildren (in order of appearance) - Aaron, Darian, Lane, Hayden, Chloe, Mason, Joseph, Clara, Makenna, Elsie, Everley, Maddox, Linkoln, Oakley, Aria, Axel and baby Nylah His siblings - Kay (Jim) Vandermeer, Bonnie (Jim) Bailey and Susie DeBoer and his many nieces and nephews.

His Century 21 family - as the guiding hand of Century 21 Shield Realty for the last 40 years he was a strong leader, mentor, confidante and friend. Not to mention always handy with a can of Lysol.

Awaiting his arrival on the other side, no doubt with a glass of Grand Marnier, are co-conspirators brother and sister-in-law John and Sharon DeBoer; and dear eldest sister Anna (Harry) Bosch. Also predeceased by his parents Auke and Grietje DeBoer.

Mike’s family wishes to thank the many people who were there to make his last days both precious and bearable - you know who you are. Much love to every person who reached out to share your fondest memories and craziest stories – he was such a character. Our heartfelt gratitude to the personal support workers and nurses who literally put their own lives at risk during this pandemic to care for Mike in his home, as was his wish. A special thank you to Dr. Leigh who managed to provide incredible comfort and support in his last days under the most challenging of circumstances.

Lastly, thanks to Ruby, his faithful side kick and a channel for some final comic relief. Message received Mike.

As an expression of sympathy, donations in his memory may be made to the Parkinson’s Society or Hospice Cornwall. Both were causes near to his heart. Due to Covid19 a celebration of his life will sadly be postponed to a later date.

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TROOST, REINA (née Soetens) Mrs. Reina Troost at the Cornwall Community Hospital on Tuesday May 5, 2020 at the age of 89 years. Loving mother of Marjanne (Bruce Meyer), Robert (Ana Aronja Martin), Eileen (James Martin), and Rene (Heather Pert). Sadly missed by her grandchildren Stephanie (Heath A Division of Munro & Morris Funeral Home Houck), Ryan (Alexandra), Sylvia (Miguel Mariño), Maryssa (Jon Delorme), Erika, and Jayson, and great-grandchildren Blaine, Chance, and Jenkin. Predeceased by her husband John Troost, and her siblings Jans, Jo, Janny, Pieter, and an infant brother. Reina Troost was a very active member in her community until she was affected by a stroke in 2014. She was married to John whom she met in the Netherlands in a bike club. They were married in Brockville, Ontario, Canada and were married for 54 years before he passed in 2007. She was a member of the Cornwall CRC church, and prior to that the Montreal CRC. She was involved in many choirs over the years and in later years, senior clubs. Prior to her stroke she was involved in many different knitting and spinning guilds and the Women’s Institute in the Williamstown, Lancaster, Ontario area. She loved to entertain, tell good stories—and laugh. She had a quick wit. She will be missed by her family and many friends. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. If so desired contributions in her memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

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Last week when the Canadian Snowbirds were scheduled to fly over Cornwall, I went to Lamoureux park to watch the event. I found a good lookout at the top of the hill beside the RCAF patio. Below me, as far as the eye could see, there were many Cornwall residents in the park, all awaiting the flyover. The wonderful thing was that, despite the large number of people present, absolutely everyone I could see was following the physical distancing rules. Kudos Cornwall!!

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Eric Bergeron had a lot of interesting ideas proposed at this week’s council meeting. The first term councillor seems very eager to get things done, which is a good quality in our politicians, but, I think he is going about it the wrong way. Putting forward five motions, asking for five reports in the next two weeks is no way to endear yourself to administration, and you need their help to get things done.

What do you think of temporarily closing Pitt St. in the downtown core? Cornwall would not be the first to do this. London and Ottawa already have main streets closed in their downtown, and Milan in Italy is thinking about doing the same after the COVID lockdown is lifted.

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Did you see the geese nesting in the parking lot at Walmart? I know many see them as pests, but we are the ones who invaded their land. That parking lot didn’t used to be there and I’m sure they’ve been nesting there for generations. That small fenced in box for That’s quite a victory you Eco warriors have them is a small sacrifice to help other living won for the environment! Instead of Alberta beings. oil flowing safely through a pipeline to the From St. Joseph’s School of Nursing Irving Refinery in NB we will have huge oil Alumnae: David Hart from Mississauga has laden tankers sailing down the Pacific through donated a bursary of $1,000 yearly for the the Panama Canal, through the Beautiful watnext five years to a local High School student ers of the South Atlantic, up the east coast to who will attend a nursing program in the fall. Irving! Burning fossil fuel all the way.

The Pommier family after David has awarded this bursary on behalf of Endangering the Eco system and ocean life skiing at Le Shack. for thousands of miles!

Some win for the his late wife Shirley Lauzon Hart, class of planet.

How some of you NDP and other anti 1969, who passed away in December, 2019.

I was in the Cornwall hospital for eight days This year’s recipient will be chosen once the piperliners can sleep at night is a wonder! starting April 27 for a procedure in the “ day schools reopen. This bursary is in addition to Thanks Lowell Green for your thoughts. surgery “ section. The care that I received the annual bursary awarded by the Alumnae The snowbirds flying over was pretty cool was way beyond my expectations. The staff Association. Our Alumnae would also like to recognize and support ALL NURSES who per- and a nice distraction from everything going from the surgeon, the nurses and even the form their Jeanne Mance pledge daily, who on with the pandemic, but I hear that most cleaners was excellent, the ones that I had so professionally and expertly care for the people in Riverdale missed it because they contact with were out of this world with kindturned north at Pitt St. ness and empathy towards me and other sick and all those in need. patients during my stay. A very big thank you Sad to hear about the barn that burned to... Dr.D.Tombler. Nurses... Tracy, Pauline, Have a message for the community you would like to share? Email it into Scuttlebutt down in South Glengarry last week on County Melanie and receptionist Louise and all the Rd. 27. Hope the family is okay. rest that I did not get your names. at nseebruch@seawaynews.media THANK YOU SO MUCH. Don.

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Hi this is Zeuss and he would like to give everyone a high paw.

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So I watched a zombie movie recently... The survivors boarded themselves in an old furniture store. They had a nice camp setup with beds, lounges, workbenches, and thrived for several years. At least until the virus mutated and jumped to inanimate objects. Then the tables turned...

Thank you to Chartwell and the residents at Chateau Cornwall for the beautiful hearts I’ve been seeing questions about this a lot. in windows on every floor. It is a beautiful No, open air fires are not allowed within City and heartwarming message. of Cornwall limits currently. The City is working on a new by-law, and until that is passed, It is a very fine type rope to walk to find a the provincial law, which doesn’t allow fires, balance between safety and the economy dur- stands. ing the COVID-19 pandemic, and I think that Premier Doug Ford is doing a good job of it.

He is slowly re-opening somethings, while also extending the provincial Emergency Orders for others.

I hear next week the province is going to decide what happens with the 2019-2020 school year. I really can’t see how they can say it isn’t cancelled and a do over for all the students what with the pandemic and the strikes.

The old Lowes parking lot has more than one use...a little testing/training by local fire department. Photo credit Carole Libbey

I know that many seem very eager to get their boats out on to the water, but boat launches are still closed.

Finding opportunities minute. How do you make sense of all the options and ensure that the right technology is selected for your business and your specific needs?

Many local small businesses have Facebook, but few have well functioning websites and even fewer have e-commerce capability. Businesses are fumbling through multiple social media platforms and taking phone calls to take orders for products. While we push the importance of shopping local, many of our local businesses do not have the ability to sell their product in anything other than rudimentary fashion. This pain point is being magnified right now. We have heard countless stories from consumers who want to shop local but the only way to order is to call their phone number, and no one is there to pick up the phone. Earning revenue, enough to keep the lights on, is critically important right now, so why are some businesses throwing money out the window?

If you are one of these businesses who have been a slow adopter of technology, consider using this time, not to re-coil inward in frustration and anxiety, but to build more resilient and technologically driven company.

Let us appreciate the time we now have to work “on” the business instead of just “in” the business. Small business owners, there are resources (and grants) out there to help you navigate your way through the technology maze. Not sure how to create a website? Do not know which CRM system is best for your business? Need help selecting a point of sale system? There are more resources than ever right now to help you get online and adopt technology. We and our partners are here to help. Reach out.

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Amidst COVID-19, take a stroll with us as we depart from our regularly scheduled programming for the month and discuss an opportunity that this pandemic is shining a light on…

This pandemic has taught us all a lot, but one of the most important things we are learning is that businesses who are online or who have already adopted modern technology are faring the COVID-19 storm better than those who have not. While 4 out of 5 consumers shop online, only about 1 out of 5 businesses are selling online.

If you can’t sell your product online or don’t have access to cloud based software; If you only have a desktop at the office and no scanner at your home; If you rely on checks and haven’t set yourself up for online payments; If you don’t have the ability to easily (and securely) share information, you may have found yourself clamoring for solutions or making due with a patch work of less than ideal “fixes”. You are in turn less productive, more frustrated and are earning less revenue than you could be.

New technology can be confusing and daunting. Consider that there are over 25 million software applications created every

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CORNWALL, Ontario – The Cornwall Police Service (CPS), has a furry new member on staff. Joy is a five-year-old female Chocolate Labrador/Bernese mix and an accredited Facility Dog through National Service Dogs.

CPS found Joy through a partnership between themselves, Victim Services of SDG&A and Koala Place. Joy has undergone extensive training to provide physical, social and emotional support for those she interacts with, particularly those who have undergone stress or trauma.

Proper ty/Exhibit Manager and Quartermaster for the CPS, Danielle Lauzon has been Joy’s handler since 2019 and prepares Joy for interactions with children, victims, or witnesses who may have experienced trauma.

“Joy is used to bring a sense of calmness and comfort to victims or witnesses of crime,” said Lauzon. “She helps alleviate some of the discomfort when having to speak to a police officer about a traumatic or unfortunate circumstance.”

To celebrate Joy and her work, CPS is challenging local children to explain how they would spread joy in the community.

“They can submit their idea in the form of a photo, video, poem, etc. and submit it on our website. Participants can also post their entries on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, using the hashtag #CPSJoy. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 11:59 pm EST,” reads a statement from CPS. Entries will be judged by CPS Chief

CPS’ National Service Dog Joy. Danny Aikman and Deputy Chief Shawna Spowart.

Criteria for entries are as follows: – Participants must be 12 years old or younger and have permission from their parent or legal guardian – Only one entry per child will be eligible – Contestants must be a resident of Cornwall, ON – All submissions must be received no later than May 20th, 2020 at 11:59 pm EST

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The Snowbirds flew along the St. Lawrence River before turning north towards Ottawa after they reached Cornwall.

“We encourage Canadians to observe the flyovers from the safety of their home and refrain from travelling to see the flyovers.

Please maintain physical distancing practices that are keeping us all safe,” the statement from the Department of National Defence goes on to read.”

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Celebrating May 18th 2020 Love you to the moon and back Mommy, Daddy and Joelle Big Hugs from Gammi and Grandpa G Bourdeau Grandma Linda and Grandpa Houle Kisses from your cousins Victoria , Jacob and Georgie

We had big plans to celebrate your birthday. Sorry the lawn won’t be covered in flamingos, and we won’t all be together.

We love you! Lisa, Monika, Emily and all your family.

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CORNWALL, Ontario – The Canadian Forces Snowbirds flew over Cornwall on Thursday afternoon, May 7 at around 4:30 p.m.

The Snowbirds did the flyover as a part of Operation INSPIRATION, a cross Canada tour to lift the spirits of Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The team’s signature nine-jet formation,

with trailing white smoke, will fly over cities across the country starting in Nova Scotia this weekend and working west throughout the week,” reads a statement from the Department of National Defence issued prior to the Snowbirds taking off. “The team will release anticipated locations, routes, and times on their social media platforms each day. Flyovers will occur at an elevation no lower than 500 feet above all obstacles.”

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The CKFM Board went on to explain that this was the best course of action they felt they could take to protect everyone involved.

“In fairness to our clients and vendors, we did not want to have rolling start dates that changed regularly as the situation evolved,” their statement goes on to say. “Any type of operation this year would have required onerous requirements on our vendors and volunteer KIN members with no assurance that risk to the public would have been eliminated.”

All vendors who were approved by the CKFM Board of Directors for the 2019 and 2020 seasons will be able to participate and

promote their products through the virtual market.

The market will open in late May 2020 and will be available at this website: https://www. cornwallkinsmenfarmersmarket.ca/ For more information, please contact that CKFM Board directly at info@cornwallkinsmenfarmersmarket.ca.

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CORNWALL, Ontario – Despite being only a few years old, the Kinsmen Farmer’s Market has become a Sunday favourite during the summers in Cornwall.

Usually open from May to October every Sunday in the parking lot at St. Lawrence College, this year, the Kinsmen are having to take a different approach to make sure the market still happens due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“In support of our vendors the Cornwall Kinsmen Farmers’ Market (CKFM) web site

and Facebook pages will be revamped to enable merchants to display their profiles, promote their service/products and provide contact information to enable client/vendor direct communications,” reads a statement from the CKFM Board of Directors. “We will also explore the possibility of linking video messages from vendors. Customers and vendors can then arrange payment, delivery/ pick up of items between themselves. The Cornwall Kinsmen Club is simply providing a forum that enables communication and does not assume any role or responsibility in the actual transactions or arrangements made between vendors and clients.”