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SOUTH GLENGARRY, Ontario - South Glengarry Mayor Frank Prevost has resigned his position effective immediately according to a statement sent to media by the township on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021.

In June, Prevost was charged by the OPP with three counts of Child Luring and one count of Sexual Assault against and adult.

On June 11, Prevost requested and was granted a six month unpaid leave of absence by South Glengarry Township Council, which also resulted in him being removed as Warden of the United Counties of SD&G. Council will meet at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 9 to declare the Mayor’s seat vacant and choose how and if they want to fill that vacancy.

Their meeting will be streamed live on the

South Glengarry YouTube channel.

Municipal councils can choose to fill vacancies either through a by-election, or through appointing an eligible individual. If the vacancy occurs 90 days before a municipal election, then council does not have to fill the vacancy.

The next municipal election will be in October of 2022.

Lawyer for Prevost, Mark Ertel of Bayne, Seller, Ertel, Carter stated that Prevost made the decision to resign due to both his legal and health situation.

Prevost’s trial is scheduled for 2023, after the next municipal election.

“He won’t continue with that sort of cloud over council,” Ertel said. “He did not want to do that to his colleagues or the community.”

Ertel also said that Prevost was battling a serious medical issue as well, but did not elaborate.

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3 benefits of online dating

As you get older, it can become more challenging to meet new people, and the likelihood of encountering your soul mate in the park or at the grocery store is low. Online dating, however, is a great way to meet someone special. Here are a few of its benefits.

You’ll clarify your priorities: Online dating sites allow you to filter potential partners using specific criteria. You can search for people who live near you or have similar hobbies and interests. This is a great way to discover what you’re looking for in a future relationship.

It’s easy to break the ice: Online dating allows you to talk over the phone, online or through a video chat. It’s a great way to break the ice and get a feel for someone before you meet them in person.

You can build your confidence slowly: It’s normal to feel a little wary after coming out of a divorce or long-term relationship. Online dating can be less nerve-racking than meeting someone in person. Plus, it can help you

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Pack an emergency kit Tim Houle Auto Talk

A well-packed emergency kit ensures you have the tools on-hand to assist you in getting help, alerts other drivers to the presence of your vehicle and enables you to cope with basic challenges when stuck on the side of the road.

First aid kit – Keep a first aid kit in your car at all times.

Prepared kits are sold – be sure to familiarize yourself with the contents and replace any items you may use.

Blanket – With variant temperatures and four seasons, having a blanket in your vehicle year-round is a must. If you break down, a blanket can help to keep you warm without having to run your engine (which puts you at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning).

Flares – Flares can help to attract attention, identify your location to roadside assistance operators, and warn other drivers of the location of your vehicle.

Flashlight – A waterproof flashlight (in case of

inclement weather) can help you see and be seen in the dark.

Jumper cables – Jumper cables can help you start your car if you’re experiencing trouble with your battery or charging system. If you are unsure how to use them, call for roadside assistance.

Winter: Add the following items to your emergency kit: a candle in a deep can and matches for light and warmth, road salt and/or kitty litter, a small shovel, a snow brush or ice scraper, extra windshield washer fluid.

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Eckel Noise Technologies, a major South Dundas employer, is raising concerns around a proposed development of a property neighbouring their production facility.

Consulting firm ZanderPlan has submitted a proposal to South Dundas Township Council to rezone the property at 45 Allison Ave. to allow the construction of a cannabis production facility.

Eckel is raising concerns that this facility could release noxious odours that would not only affect the quality of the products that they produce, but also the quality of life in that part of the Village of Morrisburg.

Eckel produces high quality noise cancellation technology and are credited with building the room for Microsoft that holds the Guiness Book of World Records title of being the “Quietest Room in the World.”

They are the biggest supplier for audio metric rooms in North America, and ship 80 per cent of their product internationally with 90 per cent of that going to the United States.

Eckel Chief Operating Officer Brian Harris said that he is concerned that if the odour of cannabis comes into contact with his company’s product that they could lose their ability to ship the product to the United States and lose business overall.

“If the product can absorb sound, it can absorb smells,” Harris explained.

Eckel has submitted a petition with 200 signatures to South Dundas Council opposing the proposed re-zoning and states that local businesses such as the Upper Canada Golf Course and the MacIntosh Inn have also filed letters of protest.

Harris said that if Township Council approves the rezoning of the property to allow for the creation of a cannabis production facility that it would leave Eckel’s future in the municipality in an uncer tain position.

“We would have to completely re-assess or position in Morrisburg, which is something we don’t want to do,” he said.

Eckel has been in Morrisburg since the

opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway in 1959 and currently employ 90 people and are still looking to expand on that number.

The new facility at Allison Ave., if approved, could employ over 20 workers.

While ZanderPlan is the one petitioning Council for the rezoning of the property, they are doing it on behalf of a client, who is not publicly known at this time. Requests to ZanderPlan for information about the identity of their client went unanswered as of time of publication.

In the submission to Council, ZanderPlan stated that the owners of the property would take steps to reduce odours. “(T)he proposed development will include an approved Air Treatment Control system to ensure the usage does not emit any noxious odours,” the application reads.

South Dundas Mayor Steven Byvelds stated that he would withhold comment on the project until the proposal came to a vote in Council.

“When the bylaw comes to council, we will listen to staff’s recommendations along with what responses the proponents have to the public concerns. We will then have an opportunity to speak our thoughts and then vote on it. For me, as mayor, to speak prior to having all the information and prior to council voicing their concerns is not the way I operate,” said Byvelds in a statement to local media.

Byvelds went further and pointed out that if Council rejected the application for rezoning without a solid reason, that it could be appealed.

“You must recognize this public process for rezoning has an appeal process as well where if we vote against it, the proponent can ask the Land Planning Appeal Tribunal to overrule the bylaw; if we vote for it, then those who have spoke at the public meeting and/or have handed in comments will have the option to appeal,” he said.

Council is likely to vote on the rezoning application in the new year.

Celebrating the holidays

3 MINUTES WITH THE MAYOR

GLEN GRANT CITY OF CORNWALL

After eighteen plus months of dealing with Covid 19 and social restrictions, we, the

residents of Cornwall and area, were recently treated with to event that allowed us to gather, the Santa Claus parade. On very short notice, Terry Muir, with the assistance of a large number of volunteers, businesses and groups, decided that the residents needed an event that got us out of the house and allowed us to celebrate together. The result was one of the best attended parades in recent memory. It was especially refreshing to see the excitement of the young children shouting out “Merry Christmas” to all the parade participants. Thank you Terry, and all

‘Tis the Season to say thank you!

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AMY GILLESPIE CORNWALL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

On behalf of CCHF, we’d like to express our gratitude to donors across SDG & Akwesasne for your kindness and philanthropy in support of local healthcare this year. Thanks to your donations, the following medical equipment will benefit local patients: •Breast seed localization surgical technology •Cardiac ultrasound unit •Chair for chemotherapy patients •New furniture for in-patient mental health

•Safety equipment for in-patient mental health •Infant warmer •Bone mineral densitometer •Anesthesia equipment •Patient stretchers •Echocardiograph technology •Portable ECG machine Because you care, our Hospital Foundation exists today. Because you give, we can purchase essential medical equipment that isn’t covered by government funds.

A free festive treat – CCHF’s Virtual Holiday Home Tour is back!

Thanks to program sponsors Bell Canada, Rozon Insurance, and Century 21, CCHF will once again offer a free sneak-peek behind the doors of our community’s best-decorated homes, just in time for Christmas.

C C H F ’s Fa c e b o o k page (@ CornwallHospitalFoundation) will release one

the participants, for volunteering your time and efforts to bring a much needed event to our community.

The holiday celebrations continue with the Holiday Sparkle event that will be held on December 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. in Lamoureux Park. Kelly Bergeron, Cornwall Tourism, volunteers, and Cornwall businesses have worked hard to give Cornwall and area residents an opportunity to celebrate the Christmas season.

Enjoy a walk through a winter village setting, with children’s activities, hot chocolate,

music, and beautiful lights. Tickets (pay what you can) can be obtained at www.holidaysparkle.ca.

PLEASE SUPPORT THIS EVENT AND TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY TO THANK THE VOLUNTEERS AND BUSINESSES THAT WORKED HARD TO GIVE US A SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SEASON. ON BEHALF OF CITY COUNCIL AND CITY ADMINISTRATION HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR.

new home tour video each day from December 13 – December 18. Décor participants for 2021 include Lydia and Thor Grant; Nancy and Barry Grant; Leesa and Brent Lauzon; Martine Pilon; Heather Petrie; and Jennifer and Dan Roy. Every share of our holiday home tour video on Facebook will earn an entry into CCHF’s draw for a festive basket valued at $500!

Double your donation with Your Credit Union Thanks to our partners at Your Credit Union (YCU), donor dollars will go further this holiday.

Back by popular demand, YCU’s “double your donation” program will apply to gifts received

by CCHF until December 31st. Fundraising from our holiday campaign will support urgent equipment needs across our hospital. To participate, please call (613) 930-4508 or give online at www.cornwallhospitalfoundation.ca.

The perfect stocking stuffer – for a good cause!

From now until December 17, gift cards are available to purchase for CCHF’s Power Payday 50/50 Lottery. With an average prize of $2,500 biweekly (and a cost of $3/ticket), this gift could bring its recipient lots of cheer! For more information, please contact Kelsey Lindsay for details: 613-930-4508 or kelsey.lindsay@cornwallhospital.ca.

And finally, CCHF’s new website makes giving easy.

Thanks to our local partners at Nimble Web Co., we’ve proudly relaunched our website at www.cornwallhospitalfoundation.ca. CCHF’s new site is mobile-friendly, it’s easier to donate online, and community members can sign-up for our quarterly newsletter electronically. If you’re considering a gift to our Hospital Foundation this holiday, please visit our website to donate today!

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SeawaY communitY eventS

NEED A CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEA? Suppor t Pro-Life Cornwall Pro-Vie CHRISTMAS RAFFLE! 1-4 organic beef & 5 cu.ft. freezer. Tickets are $5 or 5 for $20. Draw is December 15, 2021. To purchase tickets contact Darlene at 613-935-5828.

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: Louise 613-932-7557 to learn more.

IS SOMEONE’S DRINKING BOTHERING YOU? You are not alone. There is help and hope. Call 613-937-4880 or visit www.al-anon.org CORNWALL COMFORT QUILTS are handmade for and given to Cancer patients. If you or someone you know is in need of a quilt, please contact: Nicole 613 935-5593, Janice 613 936-1951 or Laura 613 936-2179. Curb side pick up with the use of a mask is in place. Email: Mcintyren58@hotmail.com.

LADIES AUXILIARY LEGION BRANCH 297 – general meetings will be held at 7 pm every first Wednesday of the month.

President Ann Primeau.

WEDNESDAY LUNCHES: by the members of the Knights of Columbus “Seniors & Friends”, 205 Amelia St. (downstairs) will be held on Wednesdays from 11:30am-1pm.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 297 Mon. 5 pm - 9 pm, Tues. 12-9 pm, Wed. 12-6 Thurs. 12-9, Fri. 12-7 and Sat. 12-6 Closed Sundays. Limited seating, first come first serve. Friday night dinner 4:30-6:30 Fish and chips $12.00 or Poutine $8.00. Call ahead to order 613933-2362 or online: https://www. legion-cornwall.com/online-store ST. LAWRENCE SENIORS at ANAF Bingo on Mondays & Thursdays at 12 noon. Doors open at 10 am. Covid rules will apply. Face mask mandatory. First come first serve (70 people max). No reservations.

THE SEAWAY SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB, 506 Pitt St.: On-site Exercise (Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs); Zoom Exercise (Tues, Thurs), Bid Euchre (Mon, Fri); Art Group (Tues); Knit Wits (Wed), Swedish Weaving (Fri) and Darts (Fri). Pre-registration (613) 932-4969 between 9 and 11:30 am. ÊTES-VOUS À LA RECHERCHE D’ARTICLES ou de livres religieux? Le « Centre d’information catholique » est à votre service du lundi au vendredi de 10h à 16h au 146B ave Chevrier, local 124 (ancienne école Nativité).

(613) 933-5099.

CORNWALL TOWNSHIP LIONS CLUB in Bonville is now open for breakfast every Sunday from 8am – noon. Covid 19 proof of vaccine required. Info: Roly 613-932-9396.

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CORNWALL WESLEYAN CHURCH Sunday Morning Worship Service at 10:00 a.m. both in person and Virtual.

Konnect Kids and Nursery available.

Etudes bibliques en francais “ Actes des Apotres “ . Les Mardis @18hr30 Zoom .

Upcoming Events, Fri. Dec. 24 at 6:30 p.m. Candlelight Service. Dece. 26th at 10:00 Guest Speaker : John Lounsberry.

ALPHA starting Jan. 6th at 6:30 p.m. both in person and Virtual, come discover more about Jesus. Masks are required for all indoor events. Info 613-936-9166 or cornwallwesleyan@gmail.com K. OF C. ST. JOSEPH COUNCIL FOOD DRIVE LANCASTER FOOD BANK. Due to COVID-19, we will NOT be accepting canned food and non-perishable items this year. The Knights will NOT do their door to door canvass as in the past.

Cash donations only will be accepted until December 15, 2021. Collection jars have been placed in 13 business locations around the community or e-transfers can be forwarded to: kofc8715@ gmail.com. Info: Andre Poirier at 613551-3770, ajpoirierent@bell. net, Denis Poirier, at 613-930-3027, denispoirier6@ gmail.com, or Michel Bourdeau at 613347-3281: michelbourdeau@sympatico. ca IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR BOOKS AND ITEMS of a religious nature, the “Catholic Information Centre” is at your service from Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 146B, Chevrier Ave, room 124 (former Nativity School). (613) 933-5099 ALZHEIMER SOCIETY – HELP FOR HOPE LOTTERY. Buy your tickets for a chance to win $5,000. Call (613) 932-4914.

MULTIPLE MYELOMA SUPPORT: If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with myeloma and would like to connect with others for support, please contact Mary at brinks@sympatico.ca or 613-360-7591. Let’s encourage each other in this season of our lives!

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, 205 Amelia St. (downstairs). Wings & Things every Thursday from 4:30 – 8 pm. Take-out available.

Year In Review Featuring The Editors: Hugo Rodirgues (Standard Freeholder), Nick Seebruch (Seaway News) and Bill Kingston (Cornwall Newswatch) Mon – Fri 5:30pm & 10pm

GLENGARRY HAPPENINGS - A CHRISTMAS MARKET in the countryside. Saturday December 11 from 10-3 pm. You’re invited - fundraiser for St. Mary’s Centre at 19641 County Road 19, Williamstown. Local vendors & artisans.

Honey, Maple Syrup, Jams, Jellies & lots of gift ideas! Bin at entrance for food bank donations.

FOCUS ART ASSOCIATION: members will hold their monthly meeting on December 16, 6:30 at the RCAF building on Water Street. New members welcome.

Info: Claudine 613-662-3730.

CORNWALL SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB, 119 Pitt St. Christmas Party, Sun., Dec. 19 Legion Main Hall. Cocktail: 5 to 6 pm.

Supper: 6 pm. Music: Brian Graham 5 to 10 pm. For tickets please contact: Members of the Board .

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA with Santa’s helpers put on by Ingleside Long Sault Lost Villages Lion’s Club on Sat. Dec. 11 from 9 am til noon. Menu: Pancakes, Scrambled eggs, sausage, baked beans, coffee, tea and juice. At South Stormont Community Hall, 2 Milles Roches Rd, Long Sault.

THE BAMBOO DUDES will be holding a craft and vendor show on Dec. 11 & 18 at Blessed Sacrament Church, 321 Tollgate East from 9am- 3pm.Double vaccine proof required. Mask is mandatory.

We ask that you bring an item of non-perishable goods for the food collection at the church. Info: 514-701-1307 BINGO AU CCÉC ! Le dernier Bingo 2021 aura lieu le 20 décembre à 18h15. Portes ouvertes à 16h30. Le premier Bingo de 2022 aura lieu le 10 janvier à 18h15.Masque et preuve de vaccination obligatoires. PAS DE RÉSERVATION. Règles de Covid-19 encore en vigueur. Rendez-vous au CCÉC 146b avenue Chevrier.

BINGO AT THE CCÉC! The last Bingo of 2021 wil be on December 20th at 6:15.

Door opens at 4:30. The first Bingo of 2022 will take place on January 10th at 6:15. Mask and proof of both vaccines required. NO RESERVATIONS. Covid-19 guidelines still in place. Place : CCÉC 146b Chevrier Ave.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS CORNWALL TOWNSHIP LIONS CLUB in Bonville – Let’s Play Euchre.

Join us Jan. 12 & 26 at 7 pm. Covid restrictions apply. Must have proof of double vaccination to attend. Info: Roly 613-932-9396 or Helene 613-931-3076.

VAGABOND THEATRE is holding auditions for Whimsy State on Dec 14th and 16th from 7pm to 9 pm at the ANAF 14 Marlborough St. N. The play will be performed at the beginning of March. Info: 613-938-1930.

CORNWALL SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB INC, 119 Pitt St.: Bid Euchre: Mon., Wed. & Fri. at 1 pm. Fast Cribbage: Tues. 1 pm. Breakfast every Tues., 8:45-9:30 am. Lunches every Fri. from 11:30-12:15 pm. Use of masks applies to all and proof of full vaccination with proper ID is mandatory. Info 613-861-2573.

CORNWALL, Ontario – The Cornwall Square’s annual Photos with Santa event was met with a surprise visit from his colleague the Easter Bunny on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021.

The Cornwall Square Santa booth has made its return, as last year’s booth was cancelled due to COVID-19. Children and parents were lined up as they awaited Santa’s arrival and were met with the unexpected visit of the Easter bunny.

“We received a letter via express post earlier this week from the Easter Bunny, usually at Easter time the Easter Bunny’s first stop is the North Pole to visit his good friend Santa, but this year he couldn’t because of COVID-19, so Santa and the Easter Bunny (Connor McLaughlin/ Seaway News). he thought, I’ll pay a surprise visit to his Santa The Santa booth has been running since Wednesday to Sunday with varying times and booth at the mall,” said Laurie St. Pierre, Administrative assistant for the Cornwall Santa’s visit at the Cornwall Christmas parade runs until Christmas Eve, before Santa makes on Nov. 21. The booth runs in the morning from his return to the North Pole.

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Cornwall Community Hospital Seeking Input on Strategic Plan PROVIDED BY CCH December 6, 2021 - Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is embarking on the development of its 2022-2027.

Strategic Plan and will be spending the next several weeks gathering input from various stakeholders including staff, physicians, patients, family caregivers, community service and healthcare providers, governments, and members of the community.

Interested individuals can provide input on

the next Strategic Plan by completing an online survey on the hospital’s website at www.cornwallhospital.ca/en/strategic-plan.

“Building on our commitment to engagement and patient-inspired care, we hope to hear from all stakeholders. It is critical that our Strategic Plan is aligned with the needs

of our population,” says Jeanette Despatie, CCH President and CEO. The hospital’s previous 2016-2021 Strategic Plan saw CCH identify and make strides in areas of health informatics and technologies; community programs; patient, family and caregiver engagement; and nationally recognized health quality initiatives.

“We look forward to creating a strategic plan that incorporates the voices of our staff, community and various stakeholders,” added Despatie.

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$10,000 DONATION

Bill & Darlene McGimpsey of The Co-operators made a donation of $10,000.00 to the Children’s Treatment Centre. Seen accepting the cheque on behalf of the Centre is Don Fairweather, President and Bill and Darlene McGimpsey of The Co-operators.

Holiday Sparkle kickoff this Thursday!

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CORNWALL, Ontario - Cornwall’s Lamoureux Park will sparkle this Thursday, Dec. 9 as the Holiday Sparkle event kicks off.

The popular event saw more than 5,000 cars visit Gray’s Creek during last year’s drive through experience.

The 2021 edition of Holiday Sparkle will be

different, but will still have that same holiday magic with plenty to do for all ages.

Lamoureux Park will shine with hundreds of Christmas lights decorating the picturesque Cornwall waterfront.

There will be food, snacks and hot chocolate generously provided by our sponsor Farm Boy, and delicious drinks from Champagne & Co. The event will feature six decorated domes

that can be rented for an hour for families and friends to enjoy and take in the ambiance of Holiday Sparkle.

For those with mobility issues, there will be a complimentary ride service to take them around the park so that they do not miss out on any of the experience of Holiday Sparkle.

The last evening of Holiday Sparkle is Dec. 18, which promises to be a unique experience

in itself, with live music from local band The Chesterfields, and a presentation for those local businesses and individuals that make Cornwall Sparkle all year-round, and of course, a visit from Santa who will be on-site from 5:45 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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Big Brothers/Big Sisters looks back on 2021

BIGS BLOG KELSEY JEAUROND BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS

It has come to that time of year again where we look like back at our year and our community and just revel in all that has

happened. This year more than ever we are grateful for this community and the support you have given to both the agency and the youth in all of our programs. Because of your continued support we have been able to resume some group outings in a COVID safe manner, we were able to continue to run our community based programs as well as resume some of our school based programming as well – essentially we were able to continue to serve the youth in our community because of YOU. We would like to take this time to thank all

new volunteers who joined our agency this year to mentor a youth through what was a challenging time, thank our volunteers who have been a constant friend to their little’s during such an unprecedented time and remained a support when it was needed most. Another BIG thank you to all community partners with whom we don’t know where we would be without them.

If you are looking for a great New Year’s resolution and would love to give back to your community we are always looking for volunteers and mentors for the over 150+ youth

on our waiting lists just hoping for their match. If any of our programs interest you please reach out to our Caseworker Kelsey Jeaurond at kelsey.jeaurond@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca or call the office at 613-933-8035 and star the process today. To end out our year from the staff and board of directors here at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cornwall we want to wish you a Happy Holiday season and all the best for a Happy New Year! See you in 2022!

they need to register.

That’s what I’m asking you to do now: visit Cornwall.ca/register to add your cell phone number to our database.

You can choose whether you prefer a call, text, or email. You can sign up for emergency notifications only – or also for messages about winter parking/snow removal, waste management, road closures, and water main breaks.

Registration isn’t mandatory, but it’s important to consider. If there’s a long-term power outage and you don’t have access to the Internet – how will the City reach you?

Now to circle back to that other thing… this is my last column for the Seaway News.

It’s been an honour to use this space to con-

No landline? No emergency call

IT’S A FACT! EMMA MELDRUM CITY OF CORNWALL

That’s the message behind my last big campaign with the City.

For many years, we’ve sent automated calls to homes in Cornwall when major incidents happen: if there’s a water main break that disrupts water service, if waste

collection is going to be delayed – that kind of thing.

Social media, news outlets, and Cornwall. ca are great tools, but there’s no guarantee we’ll reach everyone we need to with essential messages. The phone system we use is excellent, because we can reach folks living in specific areas.

It has only one major drawback: we can only call landlines.

Like many other emergency notification systems, our provider pulls landline information for our community and stores it securely.

Cell phone numbers aren’t shared with us for privacy reasons. So, if a cell phone user wants to receive emergency notifications,

nect with you. It’s been a privilege to serve this community for the past three and a half years. The City is now accepting applications for my replacement at Cornwall.ca/careers.

I hope that you welcome the new Communications Officer with the same kindness as you welcomed me.

If I could ask one favour before I go – please add your cell phone number to our database so that we can reach you in case of emergency.

Take care!

Bereaved Families after Memory Tree returns a hiatus of about two years.

NICK SEEBRUCH

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CORNWALL, Ontario – Bereaved Families of Ontario (BFO), South East region, has revived an old Christmas tradition in Cornwall, the Bereaved Families Memory Tree.

For a donation, members of the public can buy a transparent Christmas bauble holding the name of a loved one who has passed on, which is then added to the Christmas tree at the entrance of the Benson Centre in Cornwall.

Donation can be made in the memory of a friend, family member, or pet.

All of the donations will go to support the operations of BFO. The Bereaved Families Memory Tree is a local tradition going back to the 1980s. The tree this year was put up in the Benson Centre on Nov. 20 and donations will be accepted until Dec. 19. So far, there have been 26 names added to the tree.

BFO recently resumed operations in Cornwall

On Nov. 25, BFO held their first open support and share group event, which had eight participants. The theme for the first group event was how to cope with loss during the holidays.

Important coping tools discussed including things like a person who has experienced a loss deciding what they can handle comfortably and letting their friends and families know, such as perhaps not feeling up to a group familiy dinner if it reminds them of their lost loved one.

BFO is a volunteer supported organization which provides peer-to-peer grief support. All of their facilitators are volunteers who have received facilitator training.

“What we do is peer-to-peer support. It is about sharing lived experiences and the comfort in sharing,” said Pauline Lariviere, a facilitator with BFO South East region.

BFO plans on holding more peer support group meetings on Dec. 16 and on Jan. 6.

BFO is also in the process of launching a help

Pauline Lariviere and Melissa Winchester of Bereaved Families of Ontario, Southeast region with the Memory Tree at the Benson Centre (Nick Seebruch/ Seaway News). line. This is not a crisis line, but a line where someone who has experienced a loss can call to speak to a peer about what they are feeling and get connected to other resources.

For more information about Bereaved Families services or about the Memory Tree, visit their Facebook page at Bereaved Families of Ontario – South Eastern Region.

Demonstration calls for justice for Ashley Thompson MARC BENOIT

Ashley Thompsons family were joined by a large crowd of supporters on Sat., Dec. 4, 2022, in a rally calling for harsher sentencing for her abuser, Colton Delorme. Loraine Thompson, and Ashley’s children were joined by Rebecca Sorrell-Forrester and Calysta Sorrell, Georgina Lazore and Sarah Wolf. Cornwall, ON (Marc Benoit/ Seaway News).

“Domestic violence is rampant…it affects the whole family,” said organizer, Georgina Lazore. “We are here today to demand justice for Ashley…she’s spending the rest of her life in long-term care.”

Violent crimes against Indigenous victims occur at a higher rate than amongst the

general population. A startling number of Indigenous women, roughly 60 per cent, have reported partner violence. For children who victims of abuse, the trend is similar with 40 per cent of Indigenous youth reporting to be the victim of some form of childhood mistreatment.

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CORNWALL, Ontario – On the weekend before Judge Lafrance-Cardinal hands down her ruling following the brutal attack on a young mother, Supporters of Ashley Thompson gathered in Cornwall on Saturday, December 5, 2021. Thompson was the victim of a brutal attack by her partner, Clayton Delorme, nearly two years ago. The incident of aggravated assault left Thompson in longterm care, and her two children impacted for life.

In a massive display of support for the victim and her family, supporters packed the entranceway and parking lot of the Ontario Court of Justice on Second Street. The rally in support of Thompson was organized on behalf of the victim’s mother, Loraine.

Sentencing for Delorme is expected later this week, prompting the community to demand more of the justice system.

“We do not feel that the suggest sentencing is strong enough for the damage that was done. Ashley can’t speak, she’s paralyzed, she’s confined to her bed and in long

term care,” said organizer Rebecca SorrelForrester. “She can’t communicate with her children, she can’t take care of her children.

She’ll likely be there for the rest of her life, but he’s only looking at a 15 year sentence.”

Delorme has pleaded guilty for this horrific incident of aggravated assault, which took place Dec. 5, 2019. Delorme stomped on Thompson’s head and threw a television on top of her. He also assaulted her son and a police officer on the night of the incident. He is expected to be sentenced to 14 years for aggravated assault, with additional time served for assaulting the minor and a police officer for a total of 15 years.

Members of Thompson’s family and close allies addressed the crowd before supporters joined the family for a march through the city.

“She is the funniest person I ever met, that’s why she is the perfect mom for me,” said Thompson’s young daughter, while addressing the crowd of supporters. “I just want to say that my biggest fear is losing my family, many have already passed away…I just want to see them one more time”

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I want to take a moment to thank reader Mike Long, for his Letter to the Editor that appeared in the Nov. 28 edition of Seaway News. In his letter, Mike brought to our attention an issue that I think has been a bit overlooked, the location of Cornwall City Council.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Cornwall City Council has not been holding its meetings in the Council Chambers of City Hall, but instead has been meeting in two of the salons in the Cornwall Civic Complex. They have been there for well over a year now.

When Council chose to move its meetings to the Complex salons it made sense. The pandemic meant that there were no events happening, and therefore no demand to rent out the salons.

Also, Council needed a larger room to accommodate the need for social distancing.

Now, over a year later, I think it is time for Council to start thinking about returning to City Hall.

While the future with the pandemic is far from certain, it does feel that slowly we are emerging from the worst of it.

Events are happening again, and

Cornwall taxpayers might be losing out on revenue by not having these venues available for rent.

Additionally, I believe that Council can meet safely in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

There is enough space in that room for all of the council members to be able to safely socially distance. While it is true that there are many members of city administration who are often present for these meetings, they can call in via digital conferencing platforms such as Zoom if there is not enough space to accommodate them in the Chambers.

Taxpayer money is always an important issue for our readers. I understand that. I think that it is incumbent on Council to ensure that taxpayer money is saved where possible and revenue generated where possible to fund municipal services.

This now feels like a case where money can be made, but that is an opportunity that continues to be missed as long as Council remains at the Complex.

According to the City, they made approximately $18,500 in revenue in 2019 renting out the salon where

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Council is now located.

Cornwall Mayor Glen Grant told Seaway News that Council would continue to meet at the Complex for the foreseeable future, citing public health concerns. I would say that I think that even if the answer is to keep the status quo, that Council should instruct administration to write a report on whether or not returning to City Hall is feasible.

If it is not feasible to return to City Hall, then I go back to another topic I discussed a few months back, office

consolidation and possibly selling City Hall. This is another possibility that Council should ask administration for a report on.

Whether it is bringing in revenue from the Complex, or economizing on space, I feel that if this topic is not looked into at all then taxpayer money is being wasted somewhere.

What do you think readers?

Email me a Letter to the Editor at nseebruch@seawaynews.media

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Dear Editor, Claude McIntosh’s remarks about police presence during a COVID 19 vaccine clinic event that was held in the Montreal Rd.’s Community Police station’s parking lot were bang on.

I was present during part of this event as I was coordinating the fall neighborhood cleanup that took place in the renaissance district that morning.

Special arrangements for the cleanup were made well in advance by the Renaissance Association’s Chair, Mark MacDonald and Sgt. Scott Coulter in order

to secure some space in the parking lot for a drop off site.The tidy up crew consisted of local residents and two amazing auxiliary police who spent the morning collecting litter in the neighborhood.

The police officer who I observed standing near the clinic was friendly. It is unlikely local residents avoided the opportunity to get vaccinated simply because the clinic was located in the Community Police Station’s parking lot. In any case, other vaccination sites, including one held at the Cornwall Square, were open to one and all so there was little cause for

concern.

Mr. McIntosh also observed a ‘high-profile group had been calling for greater police presence’.This is indeed true.

L‘Association Renaissance Association, a grassroots organization, barely a year old, has been working diligently with police to achieve a more secure and safer neighborhood, through ongoing communication with personnel at the Community Police Station as well as other stakeholders.

Indeed, in April the Association provided a detailed report to the Police Department that contains 14 recommendations. Its

top priority calls for a dramatic increase in police visibility in the district which we believe is achievable through the addition of foot and bike patrols and more patrolling in vehicles than usual.

In short, we need many “boots on the ground” in the renaissance district to ensure the safety and security of its residents and businesses. We are therefore grateful to have a Community Police Station on Montreal Rd. Pam Carson, L’Association Renaissance Association, executive member

Dear Editor, Ontario optometrists have resumed performing eye exams for children and seniors as a good will gesture aimed at restarting negotiations to achieve fair compensation for these provincially funded services. Optometrists, most of whom are small businesspersons, earn

approximately $40.00 per exam. They estimate the actual cost to be at least $75.00.

These days, car mechanics earn about $85.00 per hour. Last month, a plumber charged $60.00 to give an estimate of the cost of any work. A shave and a haircut add up to $50.00.

The Ford government has proposed an 8.48 per cent increase which adds up to only $48.00 -still far from the actual cost.

We urge the Ford government to make a realistic offer to optometrists to continue these essential services to the children and seniors of Ontario.

Please consider emailing Ontario Health

Minister Christine Elliott at at Christine. elliott@pc.ola.org or calling (905) 8539889to let her know how important eye exams are to your family.

Louise Lanctot Co-chair Cornwall Chapter of the Ontario Health Coalition

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Kilger was epitome of dignity and courage Claude McIntosh Mac’s Musings

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I’m sure if Bob Kilger had taken up mountain climbing he would have conquered Mount Everest.

Because when it came to beating the odds and riding over life’s speed bumps, Bob had a proven track record.

Like, going from playing with the hometown Cornwall Gordon Refrigeration Royals to being the handpicked Oshawa Generals defence partner of future hockey legend Bobby Orr. He spent two seasons as the young Orr’s guardian angel.

Or going from an unpaid volunteer referee with the Cornwall Minor Hockey Association house league program to calling penalties in the National Hockey League.

And how about going from helping out with the Cornwall Royals training camp scrimmages in 1980 to being named head coach of the defending Memorial Cup champions, in a two-week span after Doug Carpenter resigned to become an American Hockey League coach.

This was followed up with a seat in the House of Commons as Liberal member for Stormont-Dundas, the 16-year run included a stint as deputy House Speaker. He lost a close vote to become Speaker.

When kicked to the curb by voters, he didn’t leave politics. He ran for mayor in 2006, got elected, then re-elected. He failed in a bid for a third term, despite leading the city through some of its best times.

As former Standard-Freeholder colleague Steve Dryden, now senior managing editor

of The Sports Network (TSN), reflected the other day, “Bob lived a big life. I was lucky to cover him and luckier to call him a friend.”

Politics has been described as a blood sport.

Bob Kilger became a victim of character assassination in his second term as mayor.

He became the first Cornwall mayoral candidate to be targeted by a social media smear campaign. He watched as some members of his council drank the Kool-aid and turned on him.

CAO Paul Fitzpatrick also became a target of the social media madness.

As Michelle Obama said, “When they go low, we go high.”

Never did he lash out at the key board warriors and hate-mongering merchants who peddled cruel innuendo, lies and wild conspiracy theories. He had too much class to play their game.

Dignity and class served as his fire wall.

During the campaign for a third mayoral term, he was told that his stomach cancer had spread to his colon. He didn’t go public until after the election. He had been diagnosed with stomach cancer in 2011.

During his 10-year battle with the disease that included complicated surgery and never-ending chemo treatments – at one time the count was at 75 – Bob never sought sympathy on social media or elsewhere. He waged a quiet, courageous battle. It was always, “I’m doing okay ... and how are you?” even though most of us knew it was not looking good the second time around.

Back in 1988 the Hockey News hired me to write a cover story for their Hockey Magazine that told of Bob’s unique path to the halls of power in Ottawa.

It was called “One More Hill to Climb” with a colour photo of Bob outside the Parliament Building.

The closing chapter came last week when Bob took his last breath and left this Earth.

No more mountains to climb, Robert.

Your work here on Earth is done.

Rest in Peace my friend.

THIS MONTH IN 1953 – A survey by the Canadian Consumer Association showed that only four per cent of Cornwall households had a television set, while 20% of Ontario households had at least one television set. Smoking rates in Cornwall were higher than the rest of the province: 74% men were smokers, while 51% of women smoked. ... A freak accident on Highway 2 at Parco Village buried a car with two occupants under 12 tones of hay. The hay fell off a truck that had swerved to avoid a collision with another car. It took rescuers half an hour to pull the men from the car. One was taken to hospital by Miller’s Ambulance with minor injuries. ... Cardinal voted not to allow Sunday sports in the community. ...

Construction of a new high school in Williamstown was under way. It would have 12 classrooms for 300 students. ... The Northway Hotel was being built on Pitt Street. Owners Lloyd Gallinger and Geoge Bringlow said it would be the finest of its kind in Eastern Ontario. ... Thomas Villeneuve was ordained at St. Columban’s Church. It was the church’s first ordination in 50 years. ... The annual Howard Smith Paper Mill Christmas Party entertained 1,800 children. ... Two 24-year-old men who busted up the New York Cafe on Pitt Street and assaulted the two owners, sending one to hospital for two weeks, were handed jail sentences. One received

12 months, while the other, described as the ring leader, was given two years. ... For not providing his wife and two children with financial support, a city man was sent to jail for three months. ... A Harrison’s Corners man who didn’t pay city cab driver John Neron the $25 fare for a ride to Montreal was sentence to six months in jail. ... Canadian Cottons announced that it was closing the Stormont Mill. It was built in 1878. ... In his annual magistrate’s court report, Mag. P. C. Bergeron expressed concern with the huge increase in impaired driving charges. The year finished with 106 impaired driving convictions, compared to 68 the previous year.

He also noted that when he first came to the bench 19 years earlier, his court was dealing with three and four criminal cases a day. The number had grown to 40 a day.

He praised the work of Crown attorney R. P. Milligan for handling the large workload in Cornwall, Morrisburg, Alexandria and Winchester.

TRIVIA ANSWER Barney Fife kept a bullet in his shirt pocket.

TRIVIA In the 1981 NHL draft, the Winnipeg Jets made Dale Hawerchuk of the Cornwall Royals the first overall pick. In the 1982 draft the Jets made another member of the Royals their first-round pick (12th overall). Who was that player?

QUOTED – “The Supreme Court has ruled that they cannot have a Nativity scene in Washington, D.C. This wasn’t for any religious reasons. They couldn’t find three wise Men and a virgin.” - Jay Leno ONE FINAL THING – At this writing (Tuesday) Cornwall Police Service Board has made its choice for a new deputy police chief. He comes from another force and has a Cornwall connection.

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There are all sorts of elements related to navigation. In alphabetical order: astrolabe; atlas; compass; GPS; inuksuit; landmarks; maps; moss; Polaris; road maps; road signs; sounds; strip maps; wrist watch; topographic maps; trip odometers; water current; winds…

Some are basic, others are ephemeral, but all play a part in the history, current practice and future of navigating.

Today’s story is about one not in the above list. It’s about Keesha, a 17-pound American Eskimo miniature dog who came into my life in 1998. I eventually discovered she was a navigator par excellence.

When we’d hike together in the Adirondacks, she’d take the lead. No matter how obscured the trail was, she’d be able to find it and follow it. When she’d

come to a fork in the trail, she followed Yogi Berra’s advice, “If you come to a fork in the road, take it.” However, she’d always wait for me to catch up, until I was there to tell her which fork to take.

When she was still a pup, I built an 8’ x 8’ chicken wire enclosure for her to be out of doors when I was away. One day I came home, but she wasn’t there! She’d burrowed out. My Williamstown Aunt Emily told me this, “She found her way, the five kilometers to my house. I heard some scratching at the front door, but there was nobody there. Then, a howling on the deck, at the side door. It was Keesha!

Smart dog!”

I constructed a windowsill-level platform behind the seats of my pickup so she had an unobstructed view of the road. It amazed me that she somehow sensed we were within a few minutes of an airport, or a familiar friend’s home. She’d excitedly scratch at my shoulder to tell me what I already knew.

One summer day we were approaching

the Ottawa River, near Aylmer, Quebec.

She scratched at my shoulder, excitedly whining in anticipation. “Silly dog!” I protested. “You’ve never been here before!”

But she persisted, “Bark, bark, bark!”

Aha! I finally remembered we had been here almost two years earlier, in the winter. She had been enthralled watching a man flying aerobatic kites over the frozen river. What a memory!

Keesha recognized the sounds of the vowels A, E and I, and knew they were not consonants. I had not taught her that.

That became part of our schtick. I’d leave her at the far corner of a classroom, a treat temptingly at her feet. I’d carefully instruct her: “You can have it, but only when you hear a vowel.” From across the room I’d call out, “B, R, T, L, S…, E.” Instantly, she’d wolf her treat.

I never had the chance to see if she was any good at long-distance trip planning.

Sadly, she left me in 2010.

TRAVEL PARTNERS – Keesha had the innate skill of knowing where she was. She couldn’t read a map, but she sure knew how to read the land. She was an explorer. (Photo by John Ward)

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Once again, Cornwall Economic Development has partnered with dozens of local businesses to offer the Jingle Box program, an easy way to shop and give local this holiday season. Customers will be able to purchase Jingle Boxes in store on Saturday, December 4th, with pre-orders accepted by participating merchants starting today.

“Picking up a Jingle Box is a great way to shop local and support our smaller independent merchants,” says Bob Peters, Division Manager of Cornwall Economic Development.

“We are very happy to welcome over 10 new merchants to this year’s program. Together with the merchants returning from last year, shoppers will have a Jingle Box gift option for everyone on their list.”

The Jingle Box is a decorated box filled with items to meet the fondest dreams of that special person on your shopping list. As a special Merry Cornwall surprise, each

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Last year over 325 Jingle Boxes were sold, generating nearly $22,000 in sales and driving hundreds of shoppers to local businesses.

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ue to restrictions imposed throughout the pandemic, we were unable to plan large events to celebrate the impressive achievement of a 50th anniversary. We chose instead to plan a year of giving back, celebrating our community and recognizing the continuous support we receive to keep our shelves stocked and our doors open. The Agapè Centre team has delivered cupcakes, organized the donation of lunch at a vaccine clinic, hosted four pop up vaccine clinics open to the community, donated books to a lending library, distributed 100 garden boxes and plants to people using our services, partnered with Ecole secondaire catholique La Citadelle students to build garden boxes that will provide fresh produce to our community and hosted a drive through Christmas event for children. We have thoroughly enjoyed reaching out, giving back and showing our gratitude for the generosity shown to us for the past 50 years.

The Agapè Centre now supports over 1600 people monthly in our food bank, 500 of which are children. Our numbers have risen approximately 33% over the past 18 months. The soup kitchen provides an average of 1500 take-out meals each month. New referrals for service are processed on a daily basis as food insecure households struggle to make ends meet, despite many families being employed. Rising food and housing costs and low wages combine to make life challenging for many people in our community.

Essential partnerships have been formed with the Agapè Centre throughout the years to keep our shelves stocked with nutritious food.

Our local grocery stores are true heroes for all they do to feed our community. We are truly grateful for Walmart, Freshco, Baxtrom’s Your Independent Grocer, No Frills, Food Basics and National Grocers. Thank you.

As a non-profit organization that receives no sustainable funding, we are fortunate to be part of this generous and supportive community. Our hearts go out to every monthly donor, every business or individual that has held a food drive, every phone call received asking, “how can I help?”, every customer in the New For You thrift shoppe and every person that donates clothing and household items. All these acts of kindness and support ensure that our most vulnerable citizens are not hungry.

EOHU slightly behind provincial vaccination average

Legion pays tribute to long-time member and dear friend Elsie Kyer NICK SEEBRUCH

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Alexandra Page, 6 years of age, from South Glengarry, with her father Norman Page receiving a COVID-19 vaccine from Scott Halliday in Alexandria on December 1, 2021

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NICHOLAS LAURIN CORNWALL, Ontario – Today, Solicitor General Sylvia Jones and Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Christine Elliot, recognized a significant milestone in Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout.

“We are delighted to announce that as of today, 90 percent of Ontarians aged 12 and over have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, providing greater protection from the virus and its variants…In addition to today’s milestone, more than 87 percent of Ontarians aged 12 and over have received their second dose; the vaccination of children aged 5 to 11 is well underway and booster shots are being administered across the province to those who are eligible.” said Solicitor General Sylvia Jones.

In the Eastern Ontario Health Unit Area (EOHU), 85.26 percent of Ontarians aged 12 and over have received the second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and 88.21 percent of Ontarians aged 12 and over have received one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, sitting 1.79 percent under the milestone achieved. The age group with the highest number of people with a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in the EOHU Area are between 70-79, sitting at 99 percent, and the age group with the lowest number of vaccinated people are between 18-29,

sitting at 74.6 percent.

The Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) is pleased to announce that it will be holding walkin COVID-19 vaccination clinics for children aged 5 to 11 and their household members, including children aged 12 to 17 who have not yet been vaccinated or need a second dose.

The walk-in clinics will take place on weekends from December 4 to 18 in six schools across the region. The schedule and clinic locations are available at www.EOHU.ca/ vaccines5to11.

Parents can also book a vaccination appointment for their children at a community-based clinic though Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccination portal at www.covid19.ontariohealth.ca or by calling the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900. For children who have barriers preventing them from physically going to a vaccination clinic, parents/guardians can call the EOHU at 1-800-267-7120.

The Eastern Ontario Health Unit is providing additional support to workplaces who recognize the importance of a COVID-19 vaccination. To support these employers and employees, the EOHU has developed the COVID-19 Vaccination: Making an Informed Decision education course.

This course examines all the questions, benefits and risks surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine so that participants can make an informed decision.

CORNWALL, Ontario – On Tuesday, Nov. 30, Cornwall Legion Branch 297 announced that long-time member and dear friend Elsie Kyer had passed away on Sunday, Nov. 28 at the Cornwall Community Hospital. She was 103.

“How do you find the words to properly describe someone who could light up an entire room just by walking in? Elsie Kyer was easily the life of the party. At 103, she truly lived life to the fullest and inspired so many around her,” reads a statement on the Legion’s Facebook page.

Kyer had volunteered at the Legion for 55 years and was Second Vice for the Ladies Auxiliary.

“Elsie loved to play darts, and was never seen in front of a dart board without a quart of Coors Light closely behind her! She had a heart of gold, and was always good at making those around her laugh,” the Legion statement goes on to read.

Born in Longueuil, QC, in 1918, Kyer moved to Cornwall in 1945. For most of her life in Cornwall she lived in one of the first houses built in the Riverdale neighbourhood which was constructed by her husband and father-in-law in 1948.

When interviewed by Seaway News on the occasion of her 102nd birthday in 2020, Kyer said that the secret to a long life was drinking beer and staying active.

Kyer was the wife of the late Francis Edward Kyer, and long-time friend of Ray Bray. Mother of Brian (Elizabeth) of Lunenburg, Wayne (Vivianne) of North Carolina, Kenneth (Bonnie) of Cornwall, Gary (Caron) of Hamilton and Heather (Peter) MacDonald of Cornwall. Loving grandmother of Alice-Anne Kyer Wilson (Rodney), Gary Kyer (Cecilia), Eddie Kyer, Janet Eakes (Mark), Melissa Kyer-Gardiner (Ryan), Meghan Seguin (Rob), Sarah Lepage (Joshua), Kendra MacDonald, Sonja

Elsie Kyer.

McMorland (Michael), Neil Kyer (Candace), Breanna Chisholm (Brennan) and Adeline Urban.

Precious great-grandmother of Taylor Kyer, Chandler Eakes, Cameron Eakes, Kendra Kyer, Hannah Gardiner, Kale Kyer, Alivia Kyer, Maddyson Kyer, Adasyn Gardiner, Isabelle Kyer, Noah Lepage, Isla-Ann McMorland, MacKenna Lepage, Callum McMorland and Carter Wilson.

An attendance-controlled visitation will be held at Lahaie & Sullivan Cornwall Funeral Homes West Branch, 20 Seventh Street West (613-932-8482). on Thursday December 2, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm and from 9:30 am until service. A Memorial Mass in Elsie’s honour will be held on Friday December 3, 2021at 11:00am at the Trinity Anglican Church.

In keeping with capacity restrictions, the family welcomes all who knew Elsie to view her Mass live or on demand at https:// funeraweb.tv/diffusions/41702 As expressions of sympathy donations to Cystic Fibrosis, would be appreciated by the family. Messages of condolence may be left at www.lahaiesullivan.ca

Enbridge donates smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to North Stormont Fire Department NICK SEEBRUCH

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NORTH STORMONT, Ontario – The North Stormont Fire Department received 126 combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms from Enbridge Gas through the Safe Community Project Zero.

“The smoke and carbon monoxide alarms donated by Enbridge Gas will be distributed through North Stormont Fire Department and community outreach partners,” said North Stormont Fire Chief Nancy-Ann Gauthier.

“Thanks to Enbridge’s generosity, vulnerable residents of North Stormont can access vital safety equipment in the form of Kidde combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.”

Enbridge has donated over 68,000 alarms over the past 13 years.

“Carbon monoxide is known as the ‘silent killer’ for a reason, and we have proof that prevention saves lives. We know that the best way to avoid carbon monoxide exposure is to

eliminate it at the source by properly maintaining fuel-burning equipment, and that the alarms are a critical second line of defense to protect against carbon monoxide poisoning,” said Jean-Benoit Trahan, Director, Eastern Region Operations & Gazifere Operations, Enbridge Gas. Carbon monoxide is a tasteless and odorless invisible gas which can cause headache, dizziness, weakness, upset stomach, vomiting, chest pain, confusion, and death.

“The objective of Safe Community Project Zero is to deliver combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to Ontario communities who need them the most,” said Jon Pegg, Ontario Fire Marshal and Chair of the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council. “It’s a program that fire departments can adopt to help educate their communities about the requirement for all Ontario homes to have a CO alarm if they have a fuel-burning appliance Pictured from left-to-right: Chief Nancy-Ann Gauthier, Public Education Officer Darren Lische, and Public Education Officer Alain Aubin. Submitted photo. or an attached garage.”

En retour, nous donnons aux communautés locales.

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Retour de l’arbre Bereaved Families of Ontario

BY NICK SEEBRUCH, TRADUIT PAR NICK LAURIN nseebruch@seawaynews.media

CORNWALL, Ontario - L’organisme Bereaved Families of Ontario (BFO), région du sud-est, a fait revivre une vieille tradition de Noël à Cornwall, l’arbre de mémoire des familles endeuillées.

Moyennant un don, les membres du public peuvent acheter une boule de Noël transparente portant le nom d’un être cher décédé, qui est ensuite ajoutée à l’arbre de Noël à l’entrée du Centre Benson à Cornwall.

Les dons peuvent être faits à la mémoire d’un ami, d’un membre de la famille ou d’un animal de compagnie.

Tous les dons serviront à soutenir les activités de la BFO L’arbre de la mémoire des familles endeuillées est une tradition locale qui remonte aux années 1980. Cette année, l’arbre a été installé au Centre Benson le 20 novembre et les dons seront acceptés jusqu’au 19 décembre. Jusqu’à présent, 26 noms ont été ajoutés à l’arbre.

La BFO a récemment repris ses activités à Cornwall après une interruption d’environ deux ans.

Le 25 novembre, la BFO a organisé son premier événement de groupe ouvert de soutien et de partage, qui comptait huit participants.

Le thème de ce premier événement de groupe était comment faire face à la perte pendant les vacances.

Les participants ont discuté d’outils d’adaptation important, comme le fait pour une personne ayant subi une perte de décider de ce qu’elle peut supporter confortablement et de le faire savoir à ses amis et à sa famille, par exemple on ne sentant pas prête à participer à un dîner de famille si cela lui rappelle l’être cher qu’elle a perdu.

BFO est un organisme soutenu par des bénévoles qui offrent un soutien au deuil de pair à pair. Tous ses animateurs sont des bénévoles qui ont reçu une formation d’animateur. « Ce que nous faisons, c’est du soutien entre pairs. Il s’agit de partager des expériences vécues et le confort du partage », a déclaré

Pauline Lariviere et Melissa Winchester de Bereved Families of Ontario, région du Sud-Est avec l’arbre de la mémoire au Benson Centre (Nick Seebruch/ Seaway News).

Pauline Lariviere, une animatrice de la région sud-est de la BFO. La BFO prévoit d’organiser d’autres réunions de groupe de soutien par les pairs le 16 décembre et le 6 janvier La BFO est également en train de lancer une ligne d’assistance téléphonique. Il ne s’agit pas d’une ligne de crise, mais d’une ligne où une personne ayant subi une perte peut

appeler pour parler avec un pair de ce qu’elle ressent et être mise en relation avec d’autres ressources.

Pour plus d’informations sur les services des familles endeuillées ou sur l’arbre de mémoire, visitez leur page Facebook à l’adresse Bereaved Families of Ontario – South Eastern Region.

Le maire de South Glengarry, Frank Prevost, démissionne

BY NICK SEEBRUCH, TRADUIT PAR NICK LAURIN nseebruch@seawaynews.media

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GLENGARRY SUD, Ontario - Le maire de Glengarry Sud, Frank Prevost, a démissionné de son poste avec effet immédiat, selon une déclaration envoyée aux médias par le conseil municipal le mardi 7 décembre 2021.

En juin, M. Prevost a été accusé par la Police provinciale de l’Ontario de trois chefs de leurre d’enfants et d’un chef d’agression sexuelle

contre un adulte.

Le 11 juin, M. Prevost a demandé et obtenu du conseil municipal de South Glengarry un congé sans solde de six mois, ce qui lui a également valu d’être démis de ses fonctions de Directeur du United Counties of SD&G. Le conseil municipal se réunira à 16h30 le jeudi 9 décembre pour déclarer le siège de maire vacant et choisir comment et s’il veut combler cette absence. La réunion sera diffusée en direct sur la chaîne YouTube de

Glengarry Sud. Les conseils municipaux peuvent choisir de combler les postes absents soit par une élection partielle, soit en nommant une personne admissible. Si le poste est absent 90 jours avant une élection municipale, le conseil n’a pas à le combler. La prochaine élection municipale aura lieu en octobre 2022.

L’avocat de M. Prevost, Mark Ertel du cabinet Bayne, Seller, Ertel, Carter, a déclaré que M. Prevost a pris la décision de démissionner

en raison de sa situation juridique et de sa santé.

Le procès de M. Prevost est prévu pour 2023, après la prochaine élection municipale.

“Il ne veut pas continuer avec ce genre de nuage au-dessus du conseil”, a déclaré Ertel.

“Il ne voulait pas faire cela à ses collègues ou à la communauté”.

M. Ertel a également déclaré que M. Prevost luttait contre un problème médical grave, mais n’a pas donné de détails.

Enbridge fait don d’avertisseurs de fumée et de monoxyde de carbone au service d’incendie de North Stormont

BY NICK SEEBRUCH, TRADUIT PAR NICK LAURIN nseebruch@seawaynews.media

STORMONT NORD, Ontario - Le service d’incendie de Stormont Nord a reçu 126 avertisseurs combinés de fumée et de monoxyde de carbone de la part d’Enbridge Gas dans le cadre du Projet Zéro de la communauté sécuritaire.

«Les avertisseurs de fumée et de monoxyde de carbone donnés par Enbridge Gas seront distribués par l’entremise du service d’incendie de Stormont Nord et des partenaires des sensibilisation communautaire», a déclaré NancyAnn Gauthier, chef des pompiers de Stormont Nord. «Grâce à la générosité d’Enbridge, les résidents vulnérables de Stormont Nord peuvent avoir accès à un équipement de sécurité essentiel sous la forme d’avertisseurs combinés de fumée et de monoxyde de carbone Kidde.»

Enbridge a fait don de plus de 68 000 alarmes au cours des 13 dernières années.

«Le monoxyde de carbone est connu comme

le ``tueur silencieux`` pour une raison et nous avons la preuve que la prévention sauve des vies. Nous savons que la meilleure façon d’éviter l’exposition au monoxyde de carbone est de l’éliminer à la source en entraînant correctement les appareils de combustion et que les avertisseurs constituent une deuxième ligne de défense essentielle pour se protéger contre l’empoisonnement au monoxyde de carbone», a déclaré Jean-Benoit Trahan, directeur des opérations de la région de l’est et des opérations Gazifère, Enbridge Gas. Le monoxyde de carbone est un gaz invisible, insipide et inodore qui peut causer des maux de tête, des étourdissements, une faiblesse, des maux d’estomac, des vomissements, des douleurs thoraciques, de la confusion de la mort.

«L’objectif du Projet Zéro pour des collectivités sûres est de fournir des avertisseurs combinés de fumée et de monoxyde de carbone aux collectivités ontariennes qui en ont le plus besoin», a déclaré Jon Pegg, commissaire des incendies de l’Ontario et président du

Photographiés de gauche à droite : La chef Nancy-Ann Gauthier, l’agent d’éducation publique Darren Lische et l’agent d’éducation publique Alain Aubin. Photo soumise.

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Le BSEO est à peine derrière la moyenne provinciale en fait de vaccination NICK LAURIN

CORNWALL, Ontario - Aujourd’hui, la solliciteuse générale Sylvia Jones, et la vicepremière ministre et ministre de la Santé Christine Elliot onts souligné une étape importante dans le déploiement de la vaccination contre la COVID-19 en Ontario. « Nous sommes heureux d’annoncer qu’en date d’aujourd’hui, 90 pour cent des Ontariens âgés de 12 ans et plus ont reçu au moins une dose du vaccin COVID-19, ce qui leur assure une meilleure protection contre le virus et ses variantes… En plus de l’étape d’aujourd’hui, plus de 87 pour cent des Ontariens âgés de 12 ans et plus on reçu leur deuxième dose; la vaccination des enfants âgés de 5 à 11 ans va est en cours et des injections de rappel sont administrées dans toute la province aux personnes », a déclaré la solliciteuse générale Sylvia Jones.

Dans le secteur du Bureau de santé de l’est de l’Ontario (BSEO), 85,26 pour cent des Ontariens âgés de 12 ans et plus ont reçu la deuxième dose du vaccin COVID-19, et 88,21 pour cent des Ontariens âgés de 12 ans et plus ont reçu une dose du vaccin COVID-19, ce qui représente 1,79 pour cent de moins

que le pourcentage atteint. Le groupe d’âge comptant le plus grand nombre de personnes ayant reçu une deuxième dose du vaccin COVID-19 dans le BSEO est celui des 70-79 ans, soit 99 pour cent, et le group d’âge comptant le plus petit nombre de personnes vaccinées est celui des 18-29 ans, soit 74,6 pour cent.

Le Bureau de santé de l’est de l’Ontario (BSEO) est heureux d’annoncer qu’il tiendra des cliniques sans rendez-vous de vaccination contre la COVID-19 pour les enfants âgés de 5 à 11 ans et les membres de leur famille, y compris les enfants âgés de 12 à 17 ans qui n’ont pas encore été vaccinés ou qui ont besoin d’une deuxième dose. Les cliniques sans rendez-vous auront lieu les fin de semaine du 4 au 18 décembre dans six écoles de la région. Le calendrier et les lieux des cliniques sont disponibles sur www.

EOHU.ca/vaccines5to11.

Les parents peuvent également prendre un rendez-vous pour faire vacciner leurs enfants dans une clinique communautaire par le biais du portail de vaccination COVID-19 de l’Ontario, à l’adresse www.covid19.ontariohealth. ca, ou en appelant le Centre provincial de

Alexandra Page, 6 ans, de South Glengarry, avec son père Norman Page recevant un vaccin COVID-19 de Scott Halliday à Alexandria le 1er décembre 2021 vaccination au 1-833-943-3900. Pour les enfants qui ont des obstacles les empêchant de se rendre physiquement à une clinique de vaccination, les parents/tuteurs peuvent appeler le BSEO au 1-800-267-7120.

Le Bureau de santé de l’est de l’Ontario offre un soutien supplémentaire aux milieux de travail qui reconnaissent l’importance de

la vaccination COVID-19. Pour soutenir ces employeurs et ces employés, le BSEO a élaboré le cours COVID-19 Vaccination: Making an Informed Decision. Ce cours examine toutes les questions, les avantages et les risques entourant le vaccin COVID-19 afin que les participants puissent prendre une décision éclairée.

L’Hôpital communautaire de Cornwall sollicite des commentaires au sujet de son plan stratégique Le 6 décembre 2021 - L’Hôpital communautaire de Cornwall (HCC) entreprend le développement de son plan stratégique 2022-2027. Au cours des prochaines semaines, il recueillera les observations d’intervenants dont le personnel, les médecins, les patients, les proches aidants, les fournisseurs de services communautaires et les fournisseurs de soins

de santé, les gouvernements et les membres de la communauté.

Les personnes intéressées peuvent transmettre leurs observations sur le prochain plan stratégique en répondant à un sondage en ligne sur le site de l’hôpital au www.cornwallhospital.ca/fr/ plan-strategique. « En nous appuyant sur notre volonté à faire participer les gens et à fournir des soins centrés sur le patient, nous espérons

recevoir les commentaires de tous les intervenants, dit la présidente et directrice générale de l’HCC, Jeanette Despatie. Il est essentiel que notre plan stratégique concorde avec les besoins de notre population. » Le plan stratégique précédent de l’établissement (2016-2021) dressait la liste des domaines suivants et y faisait des progrès, à savoir l’informatique et les technologies de la santé, les programmes

communautaires, la participation des patients, des familles et des fournisseurs de soins, de même que les initiatives ayant trait à la qualité des services de santé reconnues à l’échelle nationale. « Nous sommes impatients d’élaborer un plan stratégique englobant les voix de notre personnel, de la communauté et d’intervenants variés », ajoute Despatie.

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Peacefully at Riverdale Terrace on November 23, 2021. Bob Gravelle of Cornwall; age 77. Formerly married to the late Lise (Bourget) Gravelle.

Loving father of Alain Gravelle (Stefanie) of Cornwall and Stéphane Gravelle (Nancy Morin-Gravelle) of Kingston. Cherished grand-papa of Jordan Kennedy (Brian), Taylor Brown, Dayton Gravelle, Jessalyn Morin, Emma Morin-Gravelle and great grand-papa of Quinn and Jamie Kennedy.

Dear brother of Marcel Gravelle (Ann) of Cornwall and Roger Gravelle (Ginette) of Martintown. Dear son of the late Leo Gravelle and Rose (née Quenneville) Gravelle. Predeceased by his siblings Paul, Raymond, Bernard, Leonia and Rita Levac. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Francis de Sales Church, on Saturday, December 11th at 11 am. In keeping with capacity restrictions, the family welcomes all who knew Bob, who cannot attend, to view his Celebration of Life live or on demand at (https://funeraweb.tv/en/ diffusions/41753). Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of LAHAIE & SULIVAN CORNWALL FUNERAL HOMES WEST BRANCH 20 Seventh Street West, (613-932-8482). As expressions of sympathy memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be left at www.lahaiesullivan.ca.

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David passed on November 16, 2021 at home in Kingston. Sadly missed by dad Jim Oliver, stepmom Judy, sisters Joanne, Debbie (Bob McDonald) and Lynn Oliver and 1 niece and 2 nephews. Sadly missed by aunts, uncles and cousins. There was no funeral, he has been cremated and buried at Notre Dame Cemetery.

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BLACKADDER, William “Bill” James- At the Cornwall Community Hospital on Thursday, December 2, 2021. He was 78. Passionate husband of 54 years, Carol (Marks) Blackadder. Supportive father of 3, Troy (Joani), Kim (Barry) and Sean (Caroline). Loving grandfather of 6, Meaghan, Kasey, Jarred, Devon, Spencer, and James. Proud greatgrandfather of 3, Landon, Aria and Eli. Survived by his sister Madeline Bateman (Charlie). Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by his parents, James and Louise (Jarvo) Blackadder and his brothers Earl (Gail), Ernest “Pat” (late Joan) (Helene) and Jimmy.

Bill was very active within the community as a life member of the Knights of Columbus Council 755, member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 544, dedicated Domtar employee for 37 years, Life Master Bridge player-member of the Cornwall Bridge Club, Coach with YBC for 15 years, founded, organized and participated in the annual Blackadder Dart tournament for over 30 years. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and golfer. Bill loved spending time with his family.

Family and friends will be received at the M. John Sullivan Funeral Home, 341 Pitt Street (across from city hall) Cornwall on Sunday December 12, 2021 from 7-9pm and Monday December 13, 2021 from 9:30am-10:45 am. A private Funeral Liturgy will be held. Attendance will be controlled and those attending are required to wear a face mask.

As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be left at www.mjohnsullivanfuneralhome.com

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It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert U. Lamb (Bob) on November 29th, 2021.

Bob passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones from complications during his battle with lymphoma, which he had already overcome once before, 12 years ago.

Loving and devoted husband of the late Mary Ciarallo-Lamb (2009), Bob is survived by his caring and inspiring life partner, Marlene Perks; beloved and admiring daughters Melissa Marie (Adam) and Jessica Robin (Christian); cherished grandson, Leo Di Stefano; his brave and kind parents, Shirley Nolan and Robert U. Lamb; his dearest siblings, Julie Anne (Richard Hughes), Graham (Linda Williams), and Brenda. Uncle Bobby to David, Vanessa, Derek, Carolyn, Allison, and Michael. He is also survived by his aunt and godmother Dolores McIntyre and many dear cousins.

Bob touched so many lives, including his Concordia classmates, his golf buddies who played at Whitlock and Summerheights, his bandmates, so many great friends and neighbours, as well as Marlene’s family and friends.

Bob will be remembered for his love of life, his constant optimism, and his wisdom. He was committed to lifelong learning. In recent years, he took up playing the bass guitar, ballroom dancing, boating, kayaking, travelling abroad and even learning Spanish.

He displayed his competitive spirit as an avid golfer, hockey player and was a passionate Montreal Canadiens fan. He was playful, and loved music. Everyone who knew him felt his magnetic personality.

He graduated with a BSc in 1975 as part of the first ever class of Computer Science at Concordia University. Bob spent the majority of his 30+ year career at Nortel, in senior management, where he influenced the introduction of leading-edge technologies.

He was always community spirited. He coached youth soccer for the Lakeshore Soccer Club and spearheaded multiple projects where he always advocated for the “little guy.” In recent years, enjoying living in Summerstown, Ontario, his advocacy and community spirit continued towards improving the services in his neighbourhood.

We would like to thank Dr. April Shamy and the dedicated team of doctors, nurses and staff of the Oncology and ICU departments at the Jewish General Hospital, who gave Bob the best, most empathetic and compassionate care.

Friends and family are invited to pay their respects from 1 pm to 4 pm on Saturday, December 11th at Voluntas Funeral Home, 4695 St-Jean Blvd, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC, H9H 2A7.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a private service will follow with a small number of invited family and friends. However, the service will be live streamed for all. Refer to www.voluntas.ca for more details.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bob’s memory to one of the charities he supported and have helped our family: Hope & Cope through the JGH foundation and the MS Society of Canada.

Forever in our hearts, until we meet again.

And as this wise man always said, remember to enjoy the journey.

Season of Hope CAROL GODDARD CORNWALL, Ontario – Over thirty people attended the Lights of Hope campaign kickoff ceremony on Dec. 1 at St. Josephs Continuing Care Centre (SJCCC). The chilly wintery weather didn’t stop people attending the event to enjoy an opportunity to visit, enjoy some hot chocolate and cookies while listening to Christmas Carols sung by Heather Mahone, Heather Donihee and Pam Lalonde.

Michelle Gosselin, president of the RHSJ Health Care Fund, explained the campaign will focus on purchasing therapeutic equipment for patients and residents. A portion of the funds raised will be used to purchase a new hot water tank and items such as blanket warmers, heated towel bars and hot therapy packs. She was pleased to announce the

campaign had already raised $10,000 dollars.

After a countdown by those in attendance, the lights were lit at 7 p.m. by Scott MacIntyre, president of the Residence Council.

Immediately they shone through the darkness of a winter night bringing with them a sense of wonderment and joy.Gosselin mentioned how the lights were positioned on the Centre’s patios, three main courtyards, trees along the front and the York Street entrance, continuing the lights were positioned such they are visible to residents from most locations.

SJCC is a 208-bed health care facility located on York Street in Cornwall Ontario. People are invited to drive by to see and enjoy the Lights of Hope. Gosselin mentioned the lights will be lit each night between 4 p.m.

Michelle Gosselin, President of the RHSJ Health Centre Fund, joins carolers Heather Mahone, Heather Donihee and Pam Lalonde during the Lights of Hope ceremony held at SJCCC in Cornwall on December 1, 2021. Carol Goddard photo. and 11 p.m. until early January. their website at www.sjcc.ca or their Facebook More information on SJCC can be found on page.

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HOW TO PLAY:

ARIES: You’ll regain your vitality as the shor­ test day of the year approaches. You’ll think up plenty of ways to break up your routine. You might even be able to arrange a short trip somewhere.

TAURUS: You want to live in harmony with the world. To do so, it may help to avoid checking the news or social media for a while, and in­ stead let yourself be transported to a better world with a good book or TV show.

GEMINI: Your presence will be required to keep several people on task. You might also need to be in the middle of a crowd, which will make you un­com­fortable. Cleaning up your so­ cial cir­cle could be in order.

CANCER: You’ll find yourself doing all the plan­ning for the holidays. At work, time is in short supply, and there are nume­rous tasks to complete before the end of the year. Some friendships will re­quire a lot more energy than others.

LEO: You’ll want to trade the brutal winter weather for the feeling of warm sand beneath your feet and hot sun on your skin. Perhaps you’ll have the op­portunity to discover a new approach to spirituality, such as by going on a pilgrimage.

VIRGO: You’re sensitive, so it won’t take much to get the waterworks going. Change is needed to regain your zest for life. A few celebrations will bring that smile back to your face, so don’t re­fuse any invitations.

LIBRA: You can’t please everyone, despite your best efforts and any compro­mises you make. You’ll have to weigh the pros and cons, and you may need to roll out the red carpet in a few cases, at work or elsewhere.

SCORPIO: You’ll be efficient when it comes to fulfilling all your obligations, both at work and at home. You’ll be meti­cu­lous, which will en­ sure that your home is perfectly decorated for the holidays.

SAGITTARIUS: You’ll be placed on a pedestal after ha­­ving achieved something heroic and remarkable. You might get in­volved in volunteer work, which could be what garners you re­ wards and recognition.

CAPRICORN: You might have to change your holiday plans at the last minute. You may also need to rethink your decorations at home. A family member will require a bit of extra atten­ tion.

AQUARIUS: You might buy yourself a new car as a Christmas present. You have a lot of er­ rands to run and shopping to get done. There will be a many small details to consider.

PISCES: You’ll spoil yourself and the whole fa­mily for the holidays. There could also be a problem when it comes time to pay your bills. In your love life, you’ll find yourself in need of af­ fection and pampering from your partner.

Ron Graham, Executive Director of Big Brothers/ Big Sisters Cornwall will be leaving his post soon for new opportunities. Thank you Ron for your service to the community heading this important organization. You’ve always been great to work with.

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Seeing quite a few thefts this week posted on social media. All in Cornwall. Someone’s lost their furniture and appliances, another person a jeep, a third, their blow-up snowman decoration. Be careful everyone. Lock-up your cars and your homes and report suspicious activity to the Cornwall Police Service.

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Johanne A lack of doctors seems to be an ongoing problem in the Cornwall area. I know that a local clinic has had to close a few times in recent weeks due to no doctor being available and multiple people are struggling to find paediatricians.

From the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne: AKWESASNE TOY DRIVE 2021! Agencies across MCA are coming together to provide toys for families all across Akwesasne! The toy drive is open to all Akwesasronon families with children between the ages of 0-18 years old. Deadline to register: December 15, 2021 at 4 p.m. To register, please contact the Akwesasne Family Wellness Program by: • Messaging the Akwesasne Family Wellness Program Facebook Page; • Calling 613-9374322 ext. 1520; or • Emailing tekaronhiakwas.mcdonald@akwesasne.ca.

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I’ve heard that there might be an all-star candidate running for the Liberals in the provincial election who is a resident of South Dundas. Who could this be? A sitting member of Council maybe? Or perhaps a well known business owner? Sometimes politics is like sports, and you’ve got to watch a lot of tape to become that all-star candidate.

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In case you didn’t know, the 16 snow plows of the United Counties of SD&G were recently given names, as chosen by members of the public. They are: Plowy McPlowface For Your Ice Only, Clan MacPlowed, Truck Norris, Rhinestone Plowboy, Storm-ont, Glengarry Lochness, Dundas Demon, David Snowie, Snow Way Jose, Avonmore Ace, Glen Salter, Saltzing Matilda, Mountain Goat, Maiden o’Moulinette, and Stormin’ Glen Norman.

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From the Optimist Club of Cornwall: Have your kids go out to Leon’s to meet Santa on December 11th from 10am to 12 noon. There will be a small gift for each child attending along with Leon’s will donate $25 to the Optimist Toy Drive for each family that comes in to visit Santa. Hope you will support this event.

Seaway News General Manager Rick Shaver is grateful for the support former Mayor Bob Kilger always showed local media. Seaway News sends its condolences to Kilger’s friends and family. Shaver is pictured here with Kilger on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Seaway News in 2010.

Have a cute pet that just needs to be shared with the world? Email their picture and a short caption to nseebruch@seawaynews.media for them to appear in our Pet Corner.

JOKE OF THE WEEK How much does Santa pay to park his sleigh?

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From Roy and Cher’s Rescue Farm: Roy and Cher’s Rescue Farm not only supplies cat food to our fosters for the cats we currently have in care, but also to many feral cat colonies, barn cat colonies, and stray cat feeders across all of SD&G. We are in desperate need of bags of dry cat food as we have none left for our feral, stray, and barn cat friends who will be needing the nutrition now more than ever with the cold really starting to set in. Those who wish to donate are asked to email royandcher.tnr@gmail.com

From the United Counties of SD&G: The United Counties of Stormont-DundasGlengarry is imploring residents and visitors to the County to invest in locally-operated businesses this holiday season. And we’ve helped to kickstart the holiday shopping season by purchasing thousands of dollars in gift cards and prizes for businesses in SDG. Visit I saw that our MP Eric Duncan wished Ana sdgcounties.ca for more information. and Rob Curran a happy retirement in the Have a community comment you would House of Commons last week. Ana and Rob A certain long time Catholic School Board like to share? Email nseebruch@seaowned and operated Riley’s Bakery in Chairman once upon a time ran for the waynews.media for it to appear in Scuttlebutt.

Cornwall’s downtown for more than 30 years. Conservatives in Stormont, Dundas, South Their big bread and meat sandwiches were Glengarry. I wonder if he will be running again iconic. We wish them a well earned happy now that the nomination for the Conservatives retirement. in the provincial election is open in the riding.

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St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank is very thankful to Giant Tiger for their food drive to fill our cupboards. Thank you to Jason Fickes, Colin & employees who made this food drive so successful. We have had four pickups of 140 bags and today we picked up another 140 bags and a skid of canned goods totaling $6,000. Pictured are volunteers from St. Vincent de Paul food bank, Ken Hodgson(VP), Hubert Champagne, Clem Maker & Barry helping with delivery to food bank.

This is Stan Lee, a two-year-old sealed Boxer. He loves walks, pets and treats (like every other dog). But his absolute favourite thing ever is cuddles, with anyone willing to participate. Truly a Mommy’s boy, he is a beautiful soul.

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Dear Santa, Hi! My name is Gracie and I am 6 years old.

It has been a hard year but I’ve tried REALLY hard to be a nice, good girl...Mommy is helping me stay on the nice list! I would really love a Barbie, a Rainbow High Doll, and an acoustic guitar. Thank you for everything...we were so happy to see you at the parade and will come visit you at the mall soon!

Love you, Santa...thank you!

Sincerely, Gracie Charlebois Age 6 Dear Santa, Hey Santa, How are you? My name is Ava. I’m 8 years old and I have been a good girl again this year. I would really like a sewing machine to help make my fashion designs better...and maybe a Rainbow High Doll. We will leave out milk and cookies and food for the reindeer because we’re very excited for Christmas...my friends and I were THRILLED when you dabbed for us at the parade! Love you Santa! And thank you!

Sincerely, Ava Charlebois Age 8

Hi Santa, My name is Nicholas Binette and I am 10 months old. This is my first Christmas and mommy is helping me write this letter and introducing me to the magic of Christmas. I am so amazed by all the beautiful Christmas lights and trees.

This year for Christmas, I would like to meet some of my family I haven’t met yet. Also, I love anything to do with cars, trucks and music!

Mommy will bake some yummy cookies for you and treats for the reindeer! I’ll make sure daddy doesn’t eat them all lol Merry Christmas Santa! I sure am looking forward to celebrating my very first Christmas.

Nicholas Dear Santa, My name is Charley and I’ve been a really good girl this year. I would really like a BBQ. A pink Barbie car for my cousin Blade, a book for my cousin Murray, a toy for my cousin Logan, and a toy train for my sister Ryan.

I will leave you some milk and cookies and some carrots for your reindeer.

Love, Charley Collard Letter to Santa Dear Santa, My name is Jane Wells and I am 2 years old.

I have been a very good girl this year and a good little sister to my brother Rory. I also like to help clean up my toys. For Christmas, I would like a Minnie Mouse toy and crafts.

I will leave you some cookies!

Thank you, Jane Wells

Dear Santa, My name is Rory Wells and I am 4 years old.

I have been a very good boy this year and a good big brother to my sister Jane. I also work hard in school. For Christmas, I would like a light projector and Paw Patrol toys.

I will leave you treats when you visit!

Thank you, Rory Wells Dear Santa My name is Brooklyn McCallum and I am 7 yrs old..I’ve been a really good girl this year..For Christmas I would like #1 a flying drone #2 a basket-ball net + ball #3 art supplies + an art binder #4 jewelery #5 a slime kit #6 a magic kit #7 fidget toys #8 a new yo-yo #9 kinetic sand #10 Legos #12 some marbles #13 new earbuds And maybe a new bone for my dog Harley and a new toy for my cat Whiskers..

I will leave you some milk and cookies and some sugar for your reindeer...

Thank you, Love Brooklyn McCallum

Dear Santa, My name is Brooklynn Rouleau and I am 5 years old. My mommy is helping me write this Christmas letter to you. I have been a good girl this year and also very excited to tell you that I now have a new baby sister named Adelynn.

I try really hard to be a great big sister by helping mommy and daddy with her. Thank you for my Christmas gifts last year. This year for Christmas I would like a new doll, a stuffy doll, paint set, hot chocolate play set, headbands and anything else you think I would like. Santa could you also leave something for my baby sister who is 5 months old and for my dog Zeus? I will leave you some milk, cookies and also some carrots for the reindeers. Please say hello to Mrs.Claus from us.

Merry Christmas Santa!

Love, Brooklynn and Adelynn Dear Santa, Can I take a picutre with you? I miss you + I love you. Can I please have a basketball net with basketballs? Can you bring my sister a stuffed elephant? Please Santa can you bring my mom somehting and my dad a sweet stuffie?

Love, Tucker & Henley

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