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First Baptist Church in Cornwall organizing shoebox campaign

NICK SEEBRUCH

nseebruch@seawaynews.media

CORNWALL, Ontario – The First Baptist Church in Cornwall is organizing the annual Operation Christmas Child shoebox campaign effort.

The public is invited to pack shoeboxes with toys, school supplies, hygiene items, personal notes and photos for children to receive at Christmas around the world.

Drop offs will be accepted at 310 York St. at the following dates and times:

November 15-19, 9:00am – noon & 5:00pm – 7:00pm

November 20 10:00am – 2:00pm

November 21 9:00am – noon

“We know what the pandemic has done to our country; now consider children around the world,” said Randy Crosson, director of Operation Christmas Child. “Simple gifts, offered with God’s love, can change lives forever. Please be part of the journey young ones will experience starting the day they receive your gift.”

Operation Christmas Child is an annual initiative organized by the Samaritan’s Purse international Christian relief organization.

Last year, Canadians filled over 373,000 shoeboxes that were delivered to children in need in West Africa and Central America.

Over 187 million shoeboxes have been delivered since 1993. Children receiving shoeboxes from Operation Christmas Child. Submitted photo.

Cornwall Remembers

NICK SEEBRUCH

nseebruch@seawaynews.media

CORNWALL, Ontario – The City of Cornwall held their traditional Remembrance Day ceremony at the Cenotaph on Nov. 11.

Ceremonies began shortly before 11 a.m. with the marching in of the colours, followed by the playing of the last post, and a moment of silence.

Father Kevin Maloney of St. Frances de Sales Church shared a brief prayer in both French and English.

“On this day of Remembrance, let us also remember to pray for peace,” he said.

Cornwall Legion Branch 297 First Vice President Dona McNish reminded those gathered at the Cenotaph that this year marked the 100th anniversary of the introduction of the poppy as a symbol of remembrance.

“It reminds everyone of the sacrifice our veterans made for our peace and freedom,” she said.

Cornwall Legion Branch 297 Poppy Campaign Chair Kerry Patterson then recited the poem In Flanders Fields written by Canadian Col. John MacRae, who served on the Western Front during World War I.

Wreaths were then laid by local dignitaries including Cornwall Mayor Glen Grant, MP Eric Duncan, MPP Jim McDonell and Senator Bernadette Clement. Local organizations and other veteran representatives such as Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Control Operations (CFSACO), the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Cornwall Legion Women’s Auxiliaries, Richard Vinet on behalf of Canadian Vietnam War Veterans, and others.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there was no parade this year, and despite the restrictions, there was still a sizeable crowd of over 100 people who viewed the ceremony from the street outside of the grounds of the cenotaph. SD&G Highlander Keith Dwyer plays the bagpipes at the Remembrance Day ceremony at the Cornwall Cenotaph on Thursday, November 11, 2021.

(Nick Seebruch Seaway News).

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