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LETTERS nseebruch@seawaynews.media I hear you and I see you makers regarding community safety.

Recently, the OACP released a statement authored by OACP President, Chief Paul Pedersen of the Greater Sudbury Police, on racism. I fully endorse Chief Pedersen’s thoughtful and timely articulation of the times we live in. Chief Pedersen’s entire statement is available at oacp.ca and I want to highlight some of its themes.

Racism has no place in policing. The recent Black Lives Matter protest in Cornwall demonstrated that our community is demanding that racism not only be acknowledged, but that police professionals must recognize that racism creates a divide between the police and the community. This divide must change.

Simply posting a statement condemning racism is not enough. We must first listen to our communities that are in pain and we must learn from those communities.

Our communities must speak first and we must listen before we, too, speak.

Gray’s Creek bridge to close in July NICK SEEBRUCH

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SOUTH GLENGARRY, Ontario – Starting in early July, the Gray’s Creek bridge will be closed for about four months while the United Counties of SD&G complete upgrades and repairs.

County Rd. 2 will be closed, with a detour in place at Purcell Rd. diverting people to Tyotown Rd. and back at Boundary Rd. “The work we will be completing at the bridge is the replacement of all of the railings.

The railings are deficient, they don’t meet current code for accident protection,” said Ben

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communities. The Cornwall Police Service is committed to fulfilling its role in implementing this Plan.

Finally, as a police professional committed to serving my community it pains me to hear that some in our community fear the police or fear calling the police when they are in trouble. This must change. The Cornwall Police Service must work to earn your trust each and every day.

On a personal note, as your Chief of Police, I re-affirm my commitment to eliminating racial profiling and pledge to eradicate racism in terms of how the Cornwall Police Service and its professionals work with the community. This begins by acknowledging systemic racism exists and committing to work with the community on meaningful change. The community expects and deserves real change from its police professionals. I hear you and I see you.

Danny Aikman, Chief of Police

de Haan the United Counties of SD&G Director of Transportation and Planning Services.

They also will be replacing leaking expansion joints, repairing the deck of the bridge, and adding new asphalt amongst other work.

“We’re actually going to have concrete bike lanes to delineate the bike path that goes

over top of the bridge,” de Haan said.

The United Counties of SD&G has contracted Willis Kerr Contracting Ltd. to complete the work by Nov. 15.

The Gray’s Creek bridge is 55-years-old with the work being done on it designed to extend its life another 50 years.

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While there have been advancements when it comes to the relationships between police services and racialized communities, the events of this week highlight just how much work has yet to be done.

So what is next?

Our listening is not done. We will continue to listen and learn. Addressing our relationship with our community and engaging in the necessary difficult conversations will be our top priority as we move forward.

The Cornwall Police Service recently worked collaboratively with Community partners to develop “Vibrant Communities, Our Safety and Well Being Plan” which focuses on four key pillars to improve the quality of life locally: Mental Health, Health Services, Poverty and Community Safety. This Plan, which has been endorsed by Cornwall City Council and our neighboring communities of SD&G as well as the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is a roadmap to future quality of life in our

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Recently an opinion letter authored by Dave MacLean, President of the Cornwall Police Association, was published in local media.

Mr. MacLean’s letter focused on his own reaction to the tragic death of George Floyd and the events that followed throughout the United States.

I want to make it clear that Mr. MacLean’s letter is from a police union perspective and many of the opinions expressed do not represent the position of the Cornwall Police Service. In particular, they do not reflect our core values of professionalism, integrity, respect and empathy.

I am saddened to learn that this opinion piece has created or worsened fear of the police for some in our community.

As a Chief of Police, I am a proud member of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police which is made up of the police leaders in Ontario. The purpose of the OACP is to provide advocacy to governments and decision

Seaway News General Manager Rick Shaver, Big Brothers/ Big Sisters Cornwall Executive Director Ron Graham, Nolan Quinn of Dairy Queen Cornwall, Fundraising Coordinator for Big Brothers/ Big Sisters Cornwall Dave Murphy and Cornwall Golf and Country Club General Manager Sylvain Lacelle in advance of last years 25th annual DQ Golf for Kids Sake.

Firefighters paddle towards Montreal Pictured L-R are Dominic Cote, Brent MacNab, Cole Peragine and Steve Febrile.

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CORNWALL, Ontario – Early morning on June 12, four Cornwall Fire Services (CFS) firefighters left the boat launch in Cornwall at the RCAF Wing and headed east towards Lancaster in their kayaks.

Their ultimate goal, was the Old Port of Montreal, with stops in Summerstown, Lancaster, Alfred and Hawkesbury. Teams switched along the way in a relay. Firefighters between Cornwall and the goal of the Old Port of Montreal paddled, biked and ran.

The Cornwall firefighters were be joined by members of the South Glengarry Fire Service in Summerstown before continuing to paddle towards Lancaster.

Sponsor support has meant that the firefighters had food and drinks along the way.

Any money raised above their expenses will be donated to Muscular Dystrophy Canada.

“The plan is to have fun and stay fit,” said Dominic Cote, one of the Cornwall firefighters.

Cote hopes that the firefighters will reach their goal by Monday evening.

(Nick Seebruch/ Seaway News)

DQ Golf for Kids Sake returning this summer

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CORNWALL, Ontario – The Big Brothers/ Big Sisters Cornwall DQ Golf for Kids Sake tournament is returning on Wednesday, July 15 at the Cornwall Golf and Country Club.

This is the 26th anniversary of this important fundraiser in support of Big Brothers/ Big Sisters Cornwall.

To recognize and adhere to COVID-19 regulations, the fundraiser has gone under a few changes for this year’s edition. Instead of the traditional shotgun start, each foursome will be given a tee time to limit the number of people gathered at the same time. Each foursome will have their own golf carts as well. There will be a break for lunch and snacks after nine holes,

and this year’s dinner is being sponsored by Scotiabank. After a long day of golfing, participants will be able to treat themselves to a delicious rack & wing combo from Shoeless Joes, available for curbside pick-up or patio dining.

“We are look forward to reconnecting with our generous supporters,” said Big Brothers Big Sisters Executive Director Ron Graham.

Golfers from previous years will be contacted about the 26th annual DQ Golf for Kids Sake in the coming days.

Anyone interested in golfing, sponsoring or volunteering for the event can contact Big Brothers Big Sisters office – 613-933-8035 or by e-mail david.murphy@bigbrothersbigsisters. ca.

Seaway News is a media sponsor of this event.

use a wheelbarrow. If you need to turn with it, turn your whole body at once and not just your upper body to avoid increased pressure on the discs in your spine.

3. When weeding, wear knee pads or use a stool/bucket to sit instead of repetitively stooping over which strains the ligaments and muscles of your back.

4. Take breaks every 5 minutes to bend backwards in the opposite direction for 5 seconds, 3 times, to avoid sustained forward pressure on your spine.

5. When dumping dirt from a shovel or wheelbarrow, use your body weight as leverage and momentum instead of only using your arms to prevent shoulder and upper back strain.

You might find that even while following the aforementioned rules, you still end up with aches and pains. This is normal! Know that your body is robust and adaptable and can recover with proper hydration, stretches, and self care. If during or after a day of gardening you feel tingling or numbness in your buttock or into your leg, stop immediately - this could lead to further irritation and sciatic pain. It would be wise at this time to consult with your favorite physiotherapist. Please feel free to drop me a line if you have concerns related to health and wellness.

For more information about how physiotherapy can help you and your injury, please feel free contacting me at Natasha@movetherapeutics.ca to discuss further. Stay safe and healthy!

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Gardening is a wonderful and low impact way to stay active while soaking in some vitamin D. In Canada, we only have a few months to relish the beauty of our gardens and flower beds. This makes it pretty easy to carelessly rush through our preparatory gardening chores in order to

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finally relax and enjoy our backyards. This rushing unfortunately and inevitably leads to several aches and pains that could be prevented or eased with a few simple gardening rules. I want to share these tips and tricks so that you can garden smarter and help protect your body from injury: 1. Before starting your gardening tasks, consider going for a brisk walk with a water bottle.

This will help your muscles warm-up and lubricates your joints for the day ahead.

2. If you need to pick up something heavy (2040lbs bag of mulch or soil) - squat down with a wide base, grab it on both sides, and keep it close to you. Push up through your heels to come into standing. If you need to carry it somewhere,

SOUTH STORMONT NEWS

Parks and Rec/Waterfront Plan – Next Steps eat, shop and play local as much as possible. As more businesses begin to re-open, many of our local restaurants and shops need your help and support more than ever. Visit that patio for lunch or dinner, buy your Father’s Day gift from one of our great retails shops, and help our business people get back on their feet!

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concepts and the public input received.

As these discussions progress, final recommendations will be developed and presented to Council for consideration in the summer of 2020. These recommendations will provide framework to future plans for both the development of South Stormont’s waterfront, as well as our parkland and facilities throughout the Township.

While the opportunity for public feedback on the concepts presented has passed, I encourage all our residents to view the video presentation and follow the progression of these two plans that are going to be so important to the future of our community. Visit our website at southstormont.ca/WaterfrontPlan and southstormont.ca/RecreationPlan for the latest developments.

Thank you, and stay safe!

Mayor Bryan McGillis car wash using only water spray, without brushes). This step will remove the bulk of the grime. Nevertheless, such an operation always leaves behind a film of dirt or some light deposits behind the trim. That is where a manual wash comes in handy. Only the human eye can detect hidden dirt and give the vehicle the tender loving care it needs to stay nice and shiny for years. And only the human hand can give a car the super detailing touch it deserves for longer years of reliable use. Remember that next Saturday morning — if Mother Nature cooperates

No matter where you live in Canada, winter can be rough on your car, even if it was stored in a nice, dry place. Indeed, any vehicle that has been kept unused or, worse, one that has been run during the harshest season of the year needs to be carefully detailed before we hit the warm days of summer.

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They, too, need to see their drive train maintained, but more - Suspensions time must be spent cleaning and detailing the body. Even - Tires unseen parts of the car might be covered with salt, sand, and - Tune-ups road dirt that have accumulated in the undercarriage and the trims.

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As regulations surrounding Covid-19 continue to evolve, in conjunction with Cornwall Golf and Country Club, we’re evolving too.

Instead of a shotgun start, there will be tee times from 7:30am-3:00pm (to limit the number of people gathering).

Members of each foursome will have their own cart to participate in the best ball format.

There will be a lunch/snack after 9 holes and a dinner (sponsored by Scotiabank) once you’ve finished your round.

Golfers will be able to pick up a delicious rib & wings combo at Shoeless Joe’s (curbside pickup or patio dining).

Anyone insterest in golfing, sponsoring or volunteering for the event can contact Big Brothers Big Sisters office - 613-933-8035 or email david.murphy@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca

Now, to the good news! As many residents will recall, the Township had begun preparations for an updated Parks and Recreation Master Plan and a Waterfront Development Plan with an initial Introductory Public Consultation, followed by an online survey in August/ September 2019. Sierra Planning and Management and MBTW Group, the consultants hired to produce the plans, have accumulated all the public feedback from those engagement efforts and have put together some stunning concepts for the Township and its stakeholders to consider.

From May 20 – June 5, residents were encouraged to view the concept video presentation on the Township website, as an in-person public meeting was not possible due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Residents were then asked to provide additional feedback through an online survey. We received an excellent response from our community and in the coming weeks discussions with the St. Lawrence Parks Commission, as well as other stakeholders, will take place to present these

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While the effects of the pandemic continue to be felt across the globe, and new information continues to come in, I wanted to shift gears and share some positive news that has absolutely nothing to do with the COVID-19 situation that has affected us for months. Before I do that, however, I want to encourage everyone to

COVID-19 NOTICES Please visit southstormont.ca/COVID-19 for the latest information regarding the impact of the virus to Township services, Provincial and Federal assistance programs,

TOWNSHIP OFFICES AND FACILITIES REMAIN CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

Due to concerns over the potential spread of COVID-19, the Township has closed offices and facilities, including Town Hall and the Long Sault Arena to the public. Staff remain available to assist, however residents must call (613) 534-8889 or email info@southstormont.ca to be served.

Town Hall Closure and Garbage Collection

Staff will be unavailable on Wednesday, July 1 due to the Canada Day holiday. Garbage and recycling collection will be delayed one day beginning July 1.

The next Leaf and Yard Waste collection will take place Monday, July 6.

Household Hazardous waste days at the City of Cornwall are expected to resume in July. Scheduled dates are: July 8, 11, 22 and 25

HYDRANT FLUSHING – EXTENDED TO JUNE 30

Hydrant flushing operations originally scheduled for from May 1 - 30, 2020 in the hamlets of Ingleside, Long Sault and St. Andrews West has been extended to June 30.

• During the flushing operation, poor water pressure and/or RED water may result • This situation is temporary and may last up to two hours • The coloured water is not hazardous • If coloured water is detected, the public is requested to open their COLD water taps in order to clear the system

By-Law 2005-60: Pool Fences Safety

• Propane and charcoal BBQ grills should only be used outdoors.

• The grill should be placed well away from the home, deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches.

• Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the grill area.

• Keep your grill clean by removing grease or fat buildup from the grills and in trays below the grill.

• Never leave your grill unattended.

• Always make sure your gas grill lid is open before lighting it

RECREATION BILLBOARD Virtual Activities

These weekly Virtual Activities are a fun way to stay connected with the Township, have fun with your family, and you can be entered to win some exciting prizes! Virtual Activities will continue throughout the month of June, ending with a Canada Day contest. Stay up-to-date with the latest activities on our Facebook page or at southstormont.ca/ VirtualActivities Virtual Summer Events will begin mid-July, more details to be announced.

South Stormont Parks and Recreation Facilities Update

Sports fields are now open for drop-in use with measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Users may access these facilities with members of their own household, or in small groups of 10 or less while using proper distancing and disinfection practices.

Organized sports will not be permitted at this time, however when distancing measures are lifted these outdoor facilities will be ready for traditional rental Please visit southstormont.ca for the latest update regarding facilities.

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The hot weather has arrived, and that means fun by the pool! BUT, did you know there are some important safety regulations surrounding fences required for your pool: • All fences or attachments must be constructed to a minimum height of 1.5 meters above ground level and locks at 1.4 meters attached to a self-closing gate.

• Wall or building may be considered part of the Property Tax Billing – DEADLINE fence provided it is 1.5 meters in height and any EXTENDED TO June 30, 2020; doors within the wall or building must have working Interest and Penalties Waived for locks that are installed 1.5 meters from the ground May, June, July or adjacent floor or step.

On Wednesday, April 29th, the Township of South • The pool ladder must not be easily accessible Stormont extended the second interim tax due date (removed when not in use or protected by a proper by 30 days, to June 30, 2020, and have also waived gate). interest and penalty charges for the months of May, If you have any questions or concerns with your pool June and July. safety, call the By-law Enforcement Officer at 613Pre-Authorized Tax Payment Accounts 534-8889 Ext. 232 Residents who pay their property taxes by preauthorized payments ON THE DUE DATE will have FIRE DEPARTMENT their interim property tax bill payment withdrawn There’s nothing like outdoor grilling. It’s one of the on June 30, 2020.

Residents who currently pay their property taxes most popular ways to cook food. But, a grill placed by pre-authorized payments or by post-dated too close to anything that can burn is a fire hazard. cheques IN MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS will have their They can be very hot, causing burn injuries. Follow payments withdrawn on the regularly scheduled these simple tips and you will be on the way to safe grilling. withdrawal dates.

If you are experiencing financial difficulties and cannot make your payment, you MUST contact the Township at accountsreceivable@southstormont.ca to request alternate payment options.

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LOOKING BACK ON 50 YEARS

The proudest moment in the careers of many teachers is the graduation of their students. Fifty years ago, in 1970, Jim Brownell got to experience that joyous moment for the first time.

Brownell first became a teacher in 1969 at Viscount Alexander in Cornwall.

“Graduations. I’d love to see students move on in in in their education. And there was nothing that I took greater satisfaction in,” he said. “And it was usually held on the hottest night of the year. But to see those kids walk across the stage and a big smile on their face to get their diploma. And while I had so many of them, it was so amazing to watch them and that’s something that’s memorable.”

His life as a teacher began while at teacher’s college and he first stepped into a classroom as a student teacher at Martintown Public School. Quickly though, he found himself a graduate, and teaching full-time at Viscount Alexander.

“I don’t have to say that, but I do say that that first class was memorable,” Brownell said. “We had such characters in that class. Take a look at Rick Shaver, for one. And who would ever imagine that Rick and Brenda Cullen would become husband and wife?”

Brownell explained that he always had a passion for learning, but that growing up in a family with 12 siblings, going to university right away was not an affordable option. Instead, Brownell entered teacher’s college, which at that time was a one-year program.

Brownell pointed to fond memories he had as a student with teachers such as Mrs. Lynch.

“I got her in Grade Three. The interesting thing, in Grade One, I had my dad’s “Jim Brownell was a great teacher but maybe he was so good because we were in his first class and his first year, says former student Brenda Shaver (Cullen), every day it seemed we had a new activity and we sure had fun.”

He was a cutie!

‘I always liked Jim” says Tom Duchene, former 2nd student “he was fare and made us like coming to class. We had some good people in that grade…

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elementary school teacher, Mrs. Mullen.

I would say she gave you a good, good grounding in phonics art. And she was a very good teacher. And she was she was a neighbor of ours,” he said.

Brownell went to Milles Roches Elementary School up until his 10th birthday. The day after his birthday he and the whole school moved into Longue Sault Public School, as Milles Roches Elementary had to be abandoned during the creation of the St. Lawrence Seaway.

Perhaps no other teacher had as great an influence on Brownell as one of his favourite teachers and friend, Fran Laflamme.

Brownell remembers Laflamme’s outdoor lessons, bringing items into the classroom for hands on learning, as well as encouraging students to take advantage of educational experiences outside of the classroom, such as visiting a travelling Royal Ontario Museum exhibit when it travelled through the area.

“Wow. What a what a teacher,” Brownell recalled. “And she became one of my dearest friends. In fact, I was a pallbearer at her funeral in 2000. Our friendship was that close. And I can tell you that as an adult, I cried like a baby that day. I was so sad that that she was gone and she died far too young.”

All of these teaching techniques, Brownell adopted himself as a teacher, with students vividly remembering him bringing in chickens to the classroom, and hatching their eggs.

It was from Laflamme that Brownell also developed his passion for social history.

“She told us the day that they were burning her family home in Wales,” Brownell recalled. “She said she had to stop the car. And she choked up and she told us about that. And you know that that for a young guy, for a young gal sitting in a grade four classroom, by God,

Heathcliff, the Bantam rooster, has been getting more than his share of attention at Viscount Alexander PUblic School, especially when he gets out of his box in Room 2. In the foreground from left are Marion Lewis, Heathcliff, James Brownell and Janice Chalk.

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JB first class at Viscount Alexander 1970 Front (Seated) Stephan Fyfe, David Secord, Dick Van Maanen, Michael Clifton, Huge Hale, Brent Hyatt. 2nd Row: Anne Rempel, Heather Stothart, Meagan Clarke, Janice Chalk, Marion Lewis, Rosemary O’Hara, Mary Beth Evason, Deta Clark, Brenda Cullen 3rd Row: Lorna Youngs, John MacMillan, Roy Clarke, Leif Frostad, Garry Delaney, Klaus Zorn, Bill Taylor, Brian Cameron, Rick Shaver, Susan Beach Back Row: Stephanie Hamilton, Jackie Rupert, Patricia Oxley, Karen Staunton, Nancy Harkness, Astrid Kamenz, Aubin Ardell, Patricia Smith, Ann Holtshausen.

that would have an impact. And it did.”

It was the sharing stories and social history that Brownell often would introduce into his own classroom.

“I know I’m not a historian, but I can tell you I love social history and I love talking to young people about social history,” he said. “And I can tell you, any young people, any young person that went through my classroom would say what they remember from me is would be the history classes that really weren’t formal history classes. They were just stories. I

could be teaching a math class and the kids would have me turned just like that into a history story just like that.”

For Brownell’s students, this approach to teaching worked and got them to engage in learning.

Perhaps it was Brownell’s love of stories that lead him to find another avenue in teaching that he really enjoyed, school trips. Brownell recalled taking students on trips to Niagara Falls, and Quebec City on a regular basis.

“Those trips were always memorable

Jackie and Theresa Rupert, both former students from year 1 and 2 commented, “All I can say is that we used to call him GWG Groovy because he wore jeans sometimes to class and that is when the girls couldn’t.

Also one day he was tucking his shirt in and his hand had a big ring on and it took him a bit to free himself. So the class had a bit of a chuckle. Also you guys should remember when the boys would be acting up...he would point his finger and in an elevated voice say GROW UP!!!! …You might have been one of them.” (referring to RS).

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because you always saw a different side of kids. They weren’t in the classroom,” he said. “You had got to the point that I had so many parents that wanted to come along because they had heard all about these trips and it was difficult to find the space, but there was never a want for parents to come along on those school trips.”

Brownell says that he has stayed in touch with many students over the years, and that when he hears of the influence and impact he made on their lives, it fills him with pride.

“I’ll never, ever, ever forget Ronnie,” Brownell said of one of his Shop Class students. “(He) has told me many times, ‘Jim, if it wasn’t for you, certainly my dad gave me a lot of encouragement, but if it wasn’t for you and not shop class, I wouldn’t be the carpenter I am today.’”

“In 2004, the Minister of Labour came to the riding when I was MPP and we had gone back to Guildcrest Homes in Morewood and we had gone for a tour of the plant,” he explained. “I had no idea that Ronnie was working there. All of a sudden I saw this guy up on the roof. He unbuckled himself and he came down the ladder and came over to me. He grabbed my hand and he said “J.B. I’m so glad you won that election.”

The Minister was impressed with the strong impression that Brownell had made on Ronnie.

“He said, “Oh my God, have you made an impact on that young man? And, you know, it was just wonderful for me to hear from the owner of the company that Ronnie was the best taper, putting the tape for dry wall,” Brownell explained.

Looking back on his career, Brownell remembers his students fondly, but remembers his fellow teaching colleagues fondly as well.

“I so miss staff members who have gone on,” he said. “I look back to Viscount Alexander in particular and the number of teachers that have passed on. It’s just unbelievable how so few of us are left.

And I guess that’s that part of life. But it

certainly gives you time to pause and think of the contributions that they made and how much fun it was to be with them.”

Brownell particularly remembers his first Principal at Viscount Alexandre, David Hickey, who Brownell remarked is still living in Cornwall.

“He was an amazing principal, a strong disciplinarian,” said Brownell. “And I know that in my teaching, I was firm but fair. The kids would tell you he didn’t put up with any nonsense. But I would say that I hopefully was on the most part firm but fair and Dave Hickey was as well.”

Throughout his career, Brownell was always expanding his horizons. He continued his post-secondary studies after becoming a teacher including taking the principal qualifications exam at Queen’s University, but instead of becoming an administrator, Brownell chose to stay in the classroom until his retirement in December of 2000.

Brownell also had pursuits outside of the field of education. As mentioned Brownell was elected as an MPP in the region, serving as MPP first for the riding of Stormont, Dundas, Charlottenburg from 2003-2007, and then for the new riding of Stormont, Dundas, South Glengarry from 2007-2011.

Prior to that, Brownell also had a long involvement with regional municipal politics. Brownell served as an Alderman in Cornwall Township before becoming the last Reeve of Cornwall. Brownell then pursued municipal posts in his home township of South Stormont, where he became the last Reeve of that Township as well in 1998, after which, both posts would be re-titled as Mayors.

After all of these many years in teaching, and in politics, Brownell still remembers the pride and satisfaction of putting a child on a pedestal and encouraging them to reach new heights.

“I’d love to see kids learn to even those students who had difficulties,” he said.

“As I matured as a teacher, it even became stronger in that when I saw the slightest little opportunity to hold them on a pedestal, it was such a boost, but was such a boost to their education and their desire to try and learn a little bit more.”

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“His style of teaching got you involved in the topic,” former student Rick Shaver remembers.

“We had a chicken, a rooster, plus other animals in the classroom one week, then we planted a garden another week, a road trip or class excursion”. We were always up to something but Mr. B always knew what we were up to (probably because we realized later that he came from a big family). “Over the years he continued to serve the students in Cornwall and Long Sault in top notch education and that showed later in life when he left teaching for politics, where he had support of many former students working and believing in him.”

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The City of Cornwall, United Counties of SD&G and the province of Ontario have officially entered Stage 2 of the provincial re-opening plan.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Cornwall Seaway News did its part to keep our community safe and informed every week in our paper, and every day on our website and social media.

Now that our health systems and our economy begin to recover, Cornwall Seaway News continues to be there for our readers and local businesses in a way that only a community newspaper can.

As businesses and services re-open, we will be there to make sure that the community continues to remain safe by questioning our elected representatives and health officials.

For businesses, we will continue to offer the best platform for them to reach their clients and customers and help them accelerate their recovery.

There are many ways for businesses to promote themselves, with almost every business having their own social media accounts and strategies.

However, few local businesses can boast having over 13,000 followers on Facebook, with weekly clicks to the Cornwall Seaway News website in the hundreds of thousands. Let’s not forget as well, that every single week, our print edition is delivered to more than 35,000 homes in Cornwall and SD&G. A few weeks ago, readers would have seen my column in our print edition describing my experience in getting a COVID-19 test. One small detail I left out of that column was that I was asked if I was an essential worker. I didn’t know how to answer that right away. I told the nurse on the phone that I am a journalist and her response was, “well I think journalists are even more essential right now.”

I’m not trying to pat myself or Seaway News on the back, but simply trying to explain our role in the community and the role that we will play in our recovery from COVID-19.

I am an Editor. I don’t sell ads to businesses. I work for Cornwall Seaway News because I believe we offer an essential service for the entire community, businesses included.

I have received dozens of press

releases and have seen hundreds of promotional social media posts from non-profits, for-profits, politicians and everything in between.

What I endeavour to offer as a journalist is an impartial filter for all of that noise.

Politicians send out tweets and press releases about all of the good things that they do. It is my job to show the whole picture, or as much of it as is possible.

Why is this an important service? The University of Notre Dame conducted a study a few years ago on the state of community news in the United States.

The United States has seen their local news industries decimated, with some small towns having no local newspaper at all.

The University of Notre Dame found that in those municipalities, taxes went up and more taxpayer money was wasted because there were no journalists there to hold the local government accountable.

This is just one way that community newspapers serve their readers and the businesses that advertise between their pages.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Cornwall Seaway News put questions to the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) about the information that they were sharing, the testing they were conducting, and their approach to re-opening.

Our questions and the questions of other journalists lead to the EOHU sharing specific information about how many cases were in each municipality, answers about why the Cornwall COVID-19 testing centre was the last to open in the region, and the reasoning behind why certain businesses remained closed.

Cornwall Seaway News will continue to provide our readers with the information they need to keep themselves and their families safe, while holding elected officials to account. Seaway News will also provide local businesses with a strong and far reaching platform for them to reach their clients, both online and in print.

We will be a part of the COVID-19 recovery, and by having a quality local news service our community already is at an advantage.

As always, we like to hear your feedback. For editorial submission or to send a Letter to the Editor please email me at nseebruch@seawaynews.com

Bad Data = Poor Decisions so right away you have a biased sample.

SHORT & SWEET DICK AUBRY

The current city council is in the process of seeking your opinion on the size and how the council is elected. The survey of opinion is being carried out through an ad in the Standard Freeholder and on-line.

Generally it’s a good thing when politicians seek out the views of their constituents. However, the way and method in which the opinions are gathered is extremely important … if one wants to use this data for reliable decision making.

The gold standard for obtaining accurate info from the public is a “simple random sample”. Sampling, if done properly, can reflect accurately the whole population’s views. A simple random sample is when each and every person in the universe to be sampled, has a known and equal chance of being selected. When it’s done in this manner, conclusions can be drawn with specific accuracy. For example, surveys or polls for political parties are published all the time. They will say something like this: LIB 38%; CONS 37%; NDP 15%; OTHERS 11%. The sample was 1025 Canadians over 18, and the results have an accuracy of 95% +/- 3%; 19 times out of 20.

Doing polling like this can be an expensive matter, so often variations such as area sampling, or stratified random sampling is used.

The respondents to the Council survey are far from random. Something like 3,000 +/- subscribe to the Freeholder …

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

The survey’s main question: How many councillors should sit on council?

This is biased because your choices are 10-8-6 it shows a bias on the reduction side.

To be unbiased the choices should be 12-10-8.

The second question asks: I am in favour of a ward system. o o I am not in favour of a ward system.

So – a positive then a negative.

People generally like to be positive, or agree to things… so this question is loaded in favour of the first response.

The second option SHOULD BE o I am in favour of the at large system.

Even this improved question has significant weaknesses.

The last time Cornwall city had wards was 1971. That’s almost 50 years ago! So the only people with some actual knowledge of wards are what 70+ years old and they make up perhaps 15% of the population.

So a two sentence explanation on the survey form, is certainly inadequate to explain the ward system.

Finally, because the Standard Freeholder has taken a strong editorial position on these questions, that too would have a bias on a sur vey in that same newspaper.

So if you conclude that the survey was a very poor effort to get information, you would be right.

D. Aubry was a Professor of Business Admin. at St. Lawrence College for 26 years. Included in the subjects he taught was marketing research.

THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THIS ARTICLE ARE THOSE OF THE THE WRITER, THEY ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THIS NEWSPAPER.

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CORNWALL, Ontario – The Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) has stated that nothing is preventing residents from holding yard sales, there are however, a few pandemic restrictions that still must be observed.

According to Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, Medical Officer of Health with the EOHU, after consulting with EOHU lawyers, nothing is preventing home owners from holding yard sales, as they occur on private property.

Dr. Roumeliotis did add however, that it was the responsibility of the home owner to ensure that proper social distancing was being observed, and that there were no more than the allowed limit of people were on the property at the same time.

Under Ontario’s Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA), no more than five people are currently allowed to gather in a public setting. As of Friday, June 12, that number will be increased to 10.

City of Cornwall administration and the Cornwall Police Service (CPS) issued a notice on April 3 discouraging residents from holding yard sales due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“So as of today, they’re probably still not a great idea but they can legally be held as long as you adhere to physical distancing measures and also adhere to all other applicable bylaws, i.e. no more than 2 sales in a calendar year as per Second Hand Goods Bylaw,” reads an emailed statement from Raymonde McDonald of Cornwall’s Building and By-Law office

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VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDEDCANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY needed in Cornwall & district to provide cancer patients transportation to their medical appointments. The Wheels of Hope program ensures that volunteer drivers are trained and supported in addition to reimbursing them for mileage. Volunteer drivers would not need to own or use their personal vehicles as we now have access to a new van for the program. Interested in becoming a volunteer driver? Please

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PLEASANT VALLEY CEMETERY MEMORIAL. Due to current conditions out Annual Father’s Day Service is cancelled.

Board Members will be at the cemetery on June 21st from 2-3 pm to receive donations. For more info: 613-537-2030.

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

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.

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COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE DE LE BSEO CORNWALL, Ontario - La saison des tiques étant de retour, le Bureau de santé de l’est de l’Ontario (BSEO) offre à nouveau cette année des cartes d’extraction de tiques gratuites aux résidents de la région. Ces cartes à tiques que vous pouvez transporter dans votre portefeuille, peuvent faciliter l’extraction des tiques qui sont fixées à la peau. Vous pouvez vous les procurer (jusqu’à épuisement des stocks) dans les pharmacies participantes de la région du BSEO. La liste de ces pharmacies est disponible sur le site Web du BSEO à www.BSEO.ca/lyme.

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La maladie de Lyme est une maladie grave qui peut causer les symptômes suivants habituellement dans les trois à 30 jours suivant une morsure de tique : Fièvre, Mal de tête, Douleurs musculaires et articulaires, Torticolis, Appétit diminué, Fatigue, Enflure des glandes, Éruption cutanée (cependant, bien des gens n’ont pas ou ne voient pas d’éruption) Le risque de transmission de la maladie de Lyme d’une tique à un humain est très faible si

celle-ci reste agrippée pendant moins de 24 heures. Ce risque augmente toutefois, si la tique infectée est attachée pendant plus de 24 heures. « Il est important de contacter votre fournisseur de soins de santé si vous croyez qu’une tique était agrippée à vous pendant plus de 24 heures ou si vous développez des symptômes semblables à la grippe ou une éruption cutanée qui s’agrandit dans les semaines qui suivent une morsure de tique », déclare Dr Paul Roumeliotis, Médecin hygiéniste du BSEO. « Si l’infection qui cause la maladie de Lyme n’est pas dépistée et traitée, les symptômes peuvent durer pendant des mois ou des années et causer de graves problèmes de santé pouvant affecter le cœur, le système nerveux ou les joints. » La plupart des cas de la maladie de

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Lancement du nouveau programme de hockey de l’École secondaire catholique La Citadelle développement des habiletés, peu importe le niveau d’habiletés de l’élève. L’objectif du programme consiste à améliorer la confiance, les habiletés individuelles et l’estime de soi de l’élève-athlète, en plus de lui offrir des occasions de développement scolaire et sportif. « Les élèves ont des horaires adaptés qui leur permettent de s’entraîner pendant les heures de classe tout en assurant leur réussite scolaire. Il a été démontré que l’activité physique a

une influence positive sur la mémoire et la concentration. Nous sommes très heureux de ce nouveau programme de hockey, qui est unique dans la région. », de partager M. François Turpin, directeur de l’éducation et secrétaire Le Conseil scolaire de district catholique de l’Est ontarien (CSDCEO) est le plus grand réseau d’écoles de langue française dans les cinq comtés de Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry, Prescott et Russell. En plus d’avoir le plus haut

taux de diplomation de la région (93,9 %), le CSDCEO offre des programmes pour la réussite de tous les élèves, des valeurs catholiques, un français de qualité et un certificat de bilinguisme. Le CSDCEO assure l’éducation à plus de 10 100 élèves, répartis dans plusieurs centres de la petite enfance (garderies), 25 écoles élémentaires, 7 écoles secondaires et le Centre d’éducation et de formation de l’Est ontarien (CÉFEO).

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Peacefully at the Cornwall Community Hospital, on Thursday, June 11, 2020. Paul Laframboise of Bainsville; age 57 years. Father of Darrel Bray. Dear brother of Pamela Bleasdale of B.C., Mary Ann Laframboise of Kirkfield, Judy Laframboise (Dan Tessier) of Cornwall. Predeceased by his parents Gerald Laframboise and Georgette Sauvé; and by one sister Suzanne Elderbroom. Funeral arrangements under the care and direction of the Munro & Morris Funeral Homes Ltd., 46 Oak St., Lancaster (613-347-3629). A private Mass of Christian Burial, which will be celebrated in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Cremation has taken place. Burial in St Joseph’s cemetery.

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Submit by emailing info@seawaynews.media or cornwallseawaynews.com/scuttlebutt Heads up South Glengarry commuters! If you travel west to Cornwall everyday, your trip will be a little tripped up this summer and fall. Starting in July County Rd. 2 will be closed for construction from Purcell Rd. to Boundary Rd. The work is expected to be completed by November.

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Sydney Street between Water St and Fourth St will be impacted this week while milling and paving operations take place; the section between Fourth Street to Fifth Street will remain closed until later in the season as the reconstruction work continues. Motorists are asked to avoid the intersection of Sydney St and Second St where possible, as significant traffic delays are expected.

A very big “thank-you” to kind woman in white Dodge Caravan, Monday June 1, at McDonalds Second St. drive-thru. I was in truck and trailer moving and my trailer too high to fit under drive-thru, after ordering at screen, pulled up beside window, got out of truck to pay at window. McDonalds said they couldn’t serve me as I’m not in a vehicle, this kind woman, saw-heard the situation and said With yard sales coming back, here is a she would order, and pay for my lunch!! reminder that property owners are allowed to Amazingly kind jesture in these crazy circumhost only two yard sales per-year according to stances!! Thank you. the City of Cornwall by-law.

I know life is full of stress and anger and confusion right now, and I wanted to be the total opposite. I want to give an absolute 2020 Super HUGE shout-out to an employee named Sue M at Walmart. She was working in the domesValue Card tics/housewares department and I was havis back for ing trouble locating an item. She dropped Father’s Day! what she was doing, listened to me and then Makes a went off on a mission to see if she could find it!!! Sue went up and down the aisles and great gift unfortunately it is not sold there, but we Only ended up having a wonderful conversation $ that turned into her sharing recipes with me.

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I’m seeing more and more photos of Gaetan’s trucks on the road in different neighbourhoods. Seeing food trucks on the road really brings a feeling of summer.

With the warmer weather, be sure to lock your car doors. Mosquitos aren’t the only pests outside at night during the summer.

Reminder! This weekend is Father’s Day. Be sure to get him a nice ugly tie or a round of golf at Summerheights Golf Links.

Splashpads are open, but jungle gyms and other outdoor play structures still are not.

I’m not sure if that makes much sense. Isn’t a splashpad just an outdoor play structure with water?

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A bit of applause for the City of Cornwall for quickly jumping on the idea of allowing Just a reminder that the Kinsmen Farmer’s the temporary extension of patios. This tem- Market is online this year. Find them here: porary measure will help these businesses https://www.cornwallkinsmenfarmersthat are so important to our tourism infra- market.ca/ structure until diners can eat indoors again.

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We’re looking for ideas and proposals to make our track look the best it can on a limited budget. If you have experience with mid-to-large scale projects we’d love to hear from you. We’re a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing BMX racing to our community. We would like you to visit the track to discuss ideas and solutions. Contact us by phone or text between 8:00am and 7:00 pm at 613-930-3168 to schedule a visit.

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Congratulations to Jenna Seguin and Colin Allaire, two area university students who Steven Lu shared with us some pictures of each won a $1,000 bursary from Desjardins baby robins near his home. To see video Ontario Credit Union. of the robins, visit the Cornwall Seaway News Facebook page.

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190 Days JOKE OF THE WEEK

The teacher asked little Johnny if he knew his numbers.

“Yes,” he said. “My father taught me.”

“Good. What comes after three?”

“Four,” answered the boy.

“What comes after six?”

“Seven.”

“Very good,” said the teacher. “Your dad did a good job. And what comes after 10?”

“Jack.”

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Standard-Freeholder employees’ picnic was held at Farran Park. Hugh Kyte was winner of two lawn chairs. ... Sod was turned for First Baptist Church at Third and York streets. Taking part in the ceremony were James Freeman, chair board of trustees; Stanley Castle, church school superintendent; Freeman Elliott, board of deacons chair; William Eaton, building committee chair; and Rev. Donald Timpany. ... Ald. Gerald Parisien called for the city to help transport 24 children disabled by the polio virus the previous summer to attend school. ... Gallinger Electric opened a branch store in the Royal Hotel Block on Montreal Road. ... Coca-Cola pitcher Bruno Lamarche collected his second no-hitter of the young Cornwall Junior Baseball League season, an 18-0 win over Pepsi-Cola Yankees. The only PepsiCola batter to reach base was Ed Mittlestead who walked in the first inning. Gary Barnett had three hits for Coca-Cola. Gilles Leger, Bear Lalonde and Wayne McGlynn each had two hits. ... In North End Fastball League play, Hodgin’s downed Diamond Paint 6-1. Marcel Leduc pitched a two-hitter. Connie Payment had two doubles and a single.

TRIVIA ANSWER Albert Lavigne, who served as Member of Parliament for Stormont, in 1957, was brother of Cornwall Mayor L. G. “Archie” Lavigne.

TRIVIA What role did Canadian-born actor Jay Silverheels play in a long-running television western series.

QUOTED “The United States has been called the melting pot of the world. But it seems to me that the coloured man either missed getting into the pot or he got melted down.”

- African-American Supreme Court Justice Thurmond Marshall

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ANNIVERSARY They were married on June 20, 1970 Love your children, Allan & Karyn

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A sermon given by Dr. Martin Luther King is as relevant today as it was on March 31, 1968 when delivered before a mostly white congregation in the National Cathedral in Washington, D. C. It was King’s last sermon. Four days later, in Memphis, he was shot and killed. The non-violent movement he founded and nurtured was laid to rest with him.

Ten years earlier King was stabbed and nearly killed by a mentally ill woman. The knife lodged in King’s chest close to his aorta. Doctors said if he had sneezed, he would have died.

Among the get-well wishes he received while in hospital was from a nine-yearold girl who simple said, “I’m so happy you didn’t sneeze.”

In the 48-minute sermon, given without notes, King labelled racism a disease that permeates and poisons the whole body. He told his audience, “I see nothing more urgent for America than to work passionately and unrelentlessly to get rid of this disease.”

“We must all learn to live together as brothers or we will all perish together as fools,” he warned.

Pointing a finger at the ‘comfortable pews’ throughout the nation, he called 11 o’clock Sunday morning the most segregated hour in America.

King denounced violence. Today he would be calling out radical protesters who have hijacked so many of the peaceful demonstrations in recent days. Looting, throwing bricks at police, destruction of public property,

Dudney (52), Sophia Loren/Carlo Ponti (46), Sean Connery/Micheline Roquebrune (41), Merle Streep/Don Gummer (40), Denzel and Paulette Washington (41), Alan and Denise Jackson (40), Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne (39), Jay and Mavis Leno (39), Goldie Hawn/Kurt Russell (35), Jamie Curtis/Christopher Guest (36), Tom Hanks/Rita Wilson (30) and Rolling Stones singer Keith Richards and Patti Hansen, who are grandparents, have been married 39 years.

BACK IN TIME City council on June 17, 1960 threw aside sound legal advice from the city solicitor and took a walk on the wild side.

A week before at a special meeting, council with four members absent, gave city contractor Coleman-Munro a lucrative $250,000 contract ($2.2 million in today’s dollars) to pave parts of 14 city streets, despite the fact the company’s bid was the highest of five submitted.

At the regular council meeting a week later, a motion to rescind the decision and give the contract to McDonald and Joncas ,whose bid was $30,000 lower, was put to a vote.

Potential litigation was sidestepped when the motion was defeated, 7-4 and the contract stayed with Coleman-Munro.

ALSO THIS WEEK in 1960 – A group planning to invest $80,000 in a car wash asked city council to help protect their investment from competition. The group wanted a guarantee that the city would not allow a second car wash in the city. Council said no way. ... Winners at the Cornwall Township Public School field day include Ronnie Beaudette, Garry Lalonde, Eileen Denny, Linda Dawson, Ronnie Legue and Judy Lee. ... The

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ransacking police stations and burning down a fast-food restaurant had no place in his revolution that included the Poor People’s March on Washington, the Freedom Riders and the Selma to Montgomery marches.

His non-violent rallies and marches paved the way for the Voting Rights Act signed by President Lyndon Johnson.

Pity that at this critical time the black community cries out for the leadership of a King, John Lewis, Ralph Abernathy, Andrew Young and Jesse Jackson.

Al Sharpton just doesn’t cut it. ________________________________ Chicago’s mayor has jumped on the defund/dismantle police band wagon that has become so popular. She might want to check the police stats for her city.

In a 24-hour period, May 31, police in her city investigated 18 murders and 80 shootings, none involved police. In that time frame, Chicago police dispatch handled a staggering 65,000 calls, 50,000 more than on an average day. (It was the Memorial Day holiday weekend). All but a handful of the murders and shootings took place in a crime infested poor section of the city. In the last decade, there have been around 3,000 murders in this part of Chicago. Again, none involved police. Many of those killed and maimed have been young blacks killed and maimed by young blacks.

This isn’t a police problem. It is not about much-needed police reform. It is a social/economic issue that has been downloaded to the cops by the politicians who have ignored the problem for years. ________________________________ There are celebrity relationships that last more than a couple of years.

They include: Barbara Mandrell/ Ken

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ALS Walk goes online

NICK SEEBRUCH

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CORNWALL, Ontario – Every year in June, members of the Cornwall community and the surrounding area gather at St. Lawrence College to walk in remembrance of those lost to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and to raise money to fight the disease.

“The ALS community knows a thing or two about resilience, courage and adaptability – and they are coming together virtually to show it,” reads a statement from the ALS Society of Canada. “As Canada responds to the COVID-19 pandemic with physical distancing, they have turned all Walk to End ALS event across Ontario into a fully online event.”

Taking place on Global ALS Awareness Day, June 21, this year’s Walk to End ALS will be taking place

differently, with each registrant completing the walk on their own, but sharing their experience on social media through the hashtags #WalktoEndALS #strongertogether.

“We know how much people affected by ALS value the Walk. It’s more than a fundraiser, it builds community and connects people, demonstrating that we are all part of something bigger,” said Lianne Johnston, Regional Manager, Champlain Region at the ALS Society of Canada. “Now more than ever before, the Walk to End ALS will help raise much needed funds for research, community-based support and equipment for people, helping to alleviate the burden of this disease.”

To learn more, please visit www.walktoendals.ca/ cornwall