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Pictured at the Team Cornwall Year in Review meeting, this morning, Mayor Leslie O’Shaughnessy presents a memento to Don Fairweather, former Dean at St Lawrence College, who retired earlier this year. and 2.6 million respectively.

Other major changes in the city’s landscape took place with the lowering of the main span of the international bridge and the maintenance and facelift to our water tank.

“You can see it from miles away, said Peters of the water tank. It’s a great calling card for the city.

Seaway News was also singled out for the success of its most popular edition ever of Cornwall Living Magazine, with local blues

guitarist, Paul Deslauriers on the cover.

“We can’t keep it on the newsstands.”

The mention of our friendly city on the iconic Saturday Night Live, hosted by Cornwall native, Ryan Gosling, was certainly not missed.

The 90-minute presentation was followed by a vendor market featuring local artisans.

Full details of the meeting can be found on the Choose Cornwall website at www.choosecornwall.ca.

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CORNWALL, Ontario - From the top of the world podium in athletics to the bright lights of the Saturday Night Live studio, in New York City, Cornwall’s international profile, among other successes for the past year, were highlighted at the annual Team Cornwall Year in Review, held at the Galaxy Cinemas, on Wednesday.

It was a full house as members of the business community attended the early morning breakfast and meeting, presented by Bob Peters of Cornwall Economic Development, who led the presentation with over 200 good news stories.

“It was another busy year with the value of building permits expected to top 55 million, and an anticipated busy start to 2016,” said Peters.

On the residential front, among many, at the Cotton Mill District, the new Edison building opened, with occupancy by residents and businesses already taking place.

Other changes to city scape took shape in the form of the Knox City Centre, 36 unit apartment building, downtown, as well as various subdivisions around the city.

As far as special events, last year, according to Cornwall Tourism, their impact for 2015 topped 221 million dollars.

These included the International Plowing Match with an estimated attendance of 83,000, the effects of which were felt here in Cornwall.

The event drew visitors from across Ontario, Quebec and the States.

Others included The Shorty Jenkins classic

which brought world class curlers to Cornwall including some of the biggest names in the sport.

“Beerfest was a knock out success,” said Peters. Held at NAV Centre, it attracted over 1200 people, showcasing local vendors and restaurants. It will return in 2016.

Cornwall Foodfest was another new event, held downtown, which featured a number of food trucks with specialty food and local restaurants. The event drew more than 5000 people.

Cornwall and Area Pop Expo’s inaugural event attracted 3500 people at the Benson Centre, and be back in 2016 as a two-day event.

Peters highlighted some of the amazing success stories, from community members, including Emily Vallance, 14, world kick boxing champion, who will defend her title in China, next year, as well as high school students, Samantha Peetes and Jeremy Mallette, who won gold at the Canada-wide science fair.

“We may have the athletic excellence but we also have the academic excellence, as well. They are role models for the rest of our students, throughout the school system, of what you can achieve,” said Peters.

Celebrating milestones, the Cornwall Public Library, which opened its doors in 1895, celebrated 120 and Cornwall Chamber of commerce, its 125th.

As far as the institutional sector, the Agape Centre completed a major renovation of one million dollars, and the Cornwall Community Hospital broke ground on its new additions and mental health services centre, as well as the development of a new chemotherapy suite to be operational in 2016.

“This is great for our needs and attracting new residents and businesses,” said Peters.

On the educational side, construction on Bridgewood Elementary, at Marleau and Nick Kaneb Drive, began in the spring, and Central Public and Eamer’s Corners schools each received expansions to the tune of 2.3 million

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City provides nearly $11k The City of Cornwall is a proud supporter of the United Way of SDG. This year, a contribution of $10,901.98 is being made to the United Way by way of payroll deductions from City employees (including Cornwall Police). From left are Mayor Leslie O’Shaughnessy, Administrative Assistant Diane Brown, Alan Armstrong, President of CUPE 3251, United Way Executive Director Lori Greer, and Deputy Police Chief and United Way President Danny Aikman.

Movie time!

More than 1,000 students from all six French Schools (Rose des vents, L’Héritage, Marie-Tanguay, Sainte-Lucie, Notre-Dame & Le Pavillon La Citadelle) in Cornwall went to the movies at Galaxy Cinema to view the remake of a classic movie called «La guerre des tuques». This group of youngsters had a blast.

Carleton U and SLC band together to offer transfer pathways for students CORNWALL, Ontario - Carleton University and St. Lawrence College announced Wednesday they are making it easier for students to transfer between institutions with new agreements that will apply to all college graduates.

Recipients of three-year advanced diplomas at St. Lawrence will be eligible to receive up to seven credits in a Carleton Bachelor of Arts program, while two-year diploma holders who gain admission to Carleton will get five credits.

Fourteen specific programs at St. Lawrence

have also been assigned a minimum of five credits at Carleton in the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Social Work programs.

Five credits represent one year of full-time study.

Students must complete their programs with an overall average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 GPA scale to be considered for admission.

The programs include social service worker, police foundations, law clerk environmental technician, early childhood education and veterinary technician, among others.

“We are pleased to be working in partnership

with Carleton on this agreement, which will allow our students to earn a degree following completion of their diploma studies,” said Glenn Vollebregt, president and CEO, St. Lawrence College. “This agreement will provide our students with additional opportunities to assist them in achieving their career aspirations.”

“This model of strong collaboration is built on mutual understanding and appreciation for a shared commitment to quality and service to our students and the community,” said Carleton President Roseann O’Reilly Runte. “I cannot

think of a better way to start 2016 than with the announcement of this pathway to academic success.”

Last year, Carleton and St. Lawrence signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate in program delivery, credit transfer, applied research, entrepreneurship and other activities.

Fast-tracked pathways for Carleton grads to access St. Lawrence programs are also being identified. The two institutions plan to explore other collaborative programs in the future.

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CORNWALL, Ontario - Darlene Walsh and “I’m a nurse and I see a lot of people lonely Bernadette Blakely are making sure no one around this time – and that’s a terrible thing, spends Christmas alone. because it takes its toll on people,” said Walsh, Come and enjoy the magic of the holidays at who founded the local tradition with Blakely, adam.brazeau@tc.tc

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“So we’re reaching out to our familiy, which is our community, to let people know we’re all cared about.”

The free event is open to the public and offers a festive dinner with turkey, dressing, and all the fixings as well as live music, gift draws, and crafts for children. Guests are invited to share their skills, such as singing and dancing.

Walsh and Blakely have been busy preparing the event, with the help of a committee of local church-goers, including members of St. Peter’s Parish and St. Columban Church.

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Volunteers are still needed on Christmas Eve to help prepare the meal and during the day of event.

“We’re doing this out of the true spirit of Christmas,” said Blakely.

The Agora Centre is located at 301 McConnell Avenue in Cornwall. The venue is equipped with an elevator, for those who have difficulty climbing stairs.

For more information, including transportation arrangements, contact Darlene (613) 7037696 or Bernadette (613) 935-4568.

During the holidays we virtually drown in paper, packaging and party waste – and there’s no holiday magic to make it disappear. Remember to use your blue box throughout the holidays so that recyclable waste doesn’t end up in a landfill. Visit www.southglengarry.com for information on our recycling program.

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Pictured from left are Cornwall Community Christmas Dinner co-organizers Bernadette Blakely and Darlene Walsh. Adam Brazeau

Bishop Macdonell Catholic School hosted its annual Christmas Concert with donations of non-perishable food items collected for the St. Vincent do Paul Society. Mrs. Wheeler’s JK/SK class performed “Good Things Come in Little Packages.” Over 500 items were collected at the Christmas Concert and donated to St. Vincent de Paul representative, Clem Baker, with students Jaxson Berniquer, Heidi Gravelle, Jericho Cox, and Lilah Newton representing the Bishop Macdonell Catholic School family.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR ASSIST IN BRINGING IMPROVED medical programs to the area. Sign PETITION at MPP’s office, Times Square, 120 Second St. Details 613-936-8784.

BEREAVED FAMILIES OF ONTARIO Cornwall and Area Adult Afternoon Support is open to anyone who is struggling with the loss of a loved one.

Next support meeting is Tuesday, Dec. 29 from 1-3pm at 216 Montreal Road. No cost to attend.

Info: 613-936-1455 or visit the Drop-In Centre at 216 Montreal Road.

Holiday HealtH care options Hospitals experience the hustle and bustle of the holiday season too - most notably in our Emergency Department (ED). Last year through the holidays, Cornwall Hospital’s ED saw as many as 220 people per day. We have strategies to deal with higher than normal volumes, but here’s what you can do to help!

Know your family doctor’s office holiday hours or closure.

Know the hours of our local walk in clinics. Pitt Street Clinic is closed on December 24, 25, 26, 27, and at noon on the 31st. They are also closed on January 1st 2nd and 3rd. The McConnell avenue clinic is closed on December 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th 29th and January 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

Have plans to renew your prescriptions before pharmacies close for the holidays.

If you are unsure about a medical condition, please feel free to call Telehealth Ontario at 1866-797-0000. A Registered Nurse will take your call 24hrs a day, seven days a week and is a confidential service to get health advice or information.

Cornwall Hospital wishes you all a safe and happy holiday season!

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Please bring any leftover Christmas baking to share. Jan. 3 Second Sunday of Christmas at 10am Holy Communion, “Our True Identity”. Jan. 10 Festival of the Baptism of Jesus at 10am “I Hear God in Thunder”. Vision Related: Jan. 6 Wednesday at 7pm Epiphany “Come, Lord Jesus”. Jan. 13 Wednesday at 7pm Muslim/non-Muslim Dialogue.

Discussing our approaches to law-religious and secular. Jan. 25 Monday at 6:30pm Commemoration of St. Paul, Potluck and Spirituality.

FINCH ~ The Christmas Eve Candlelight Service for the Avonmore Finch & Gravel Hill Presbyterian Pastoral Charge will be held in St. Luke’s-Knox Presbyterian Church, County Road 43 in Finch at 7:30pm, an evening of carols and readings.

Everyone is most welcome to attend. The offering will be given to “Canadian Foodgrains Bank”.

CASINO TRIP to Casino de Montreal on Wednesday, Dec. 30, bus departs at 9:30am. For more info, call 613-932-6534. “Bring a friend or two”. Proceeds toward St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre.

THE CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY is recruiting organizing volunteers for our three 2016 Relay for Life events. If you can help us plan for Morrisburg, Maxville or Plantagenet, please give Lois a call at 613-932-1283 ext 3673. Don’t be shy.

Many hands make light work.

THE HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION is looking for volunteers to canvass this February, if interested please contact Ashley at 613-938-8933.

DO YOU LIKE VISITING YOUR NEIGHBOURS? Why not become a residential canvasser in April to help us raise money for cancer research. We also need team captains to help us distribute the kits.

Call Lois 613-932-1283 ext 3673.

ARE YOU COMFORTABLE SPEAKING IN FRONT OF A SMALL GROUP? The Canadian Cancer Society is recruiting a few new presentation volunteers and Public Issues volunteers to help us educate on such things as screening, environmental protections (Radon) and cancer prevention in general. If you would like to become part of this team, please contact Lois ASAP at 613932-1283 ext 3673.

NEW YEAR’S EVE BALL ~ at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 205 Amelia Street (upstairs hall), on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015 from 8pm to 1am. Buffet (hot & cold) served at midnight. Music by: Crazy Dave. Door prizes & spot dances. Call for tickets 613-932-7600. Sponsored by Wilson Funeral Home.

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This amendment is intended to correct the Schedules to By law No. 2011-100 to reflect five (5) zoning amendments that were granted earlier in 2015. In addition, the amendment will also reconfigure the developable area of Lot 13, Registered Plan 52M-36, being an irregularly shaped lot in a new subdivision. The new setbacks will reflect where the principal access to the property would be located.

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Since I wrote my first Christmas-themed column in 1994, that means I’ve written at least 20 so far. The settings of some have included my Christmases in Toronto, Florida, Williamstown and Spain.

The slants have been food, friends, gifts, traditions and weather. The Christmas influences have involved my Catholic roots, my Ukrainian heritage and the sea of commercialism that surrounds us all.

So what’s the slant going to be this year? It’s about my determination to attend midnight mass at Toronto’s St. Vincent de Paul church. “No,

you can’t come to midnight mass with us.” “But why?” “Because children aren’t allowed. It’s too crowded.” My persistence shifted into high gear.

An idea popped into my head.

“They have mass, don’t they?”

“Of course they do. It’s midnight mass.”

“Well, if they have mass, they must have altar boys, right?”

“Of course they have altar boys. It’s mass.”

That’s why, at the age of ten I signed up to be an altar boy, a title I held for the next ten years.

Altar boys are guaranteed to have the best seat in the Lord’s house. Five years earlier I had made the difficult transition from my mother tongue of Ukrainian to English. In 1949, Latin was the lingua franca of mass. It was Greek to me, but with

patient coaching from a kindly and enthusiastic young parish priest, I made the cut. In exchange, I taught him how to fly gliders in the schoolyard next to the church. Fortunately, the curmudgeonly monsignor of the parish had nothing to do with the rigors of altar boy boot camp.

“Ad Deum qui laetificat juventutem meam…”

By learning how to respond with that, I earned my ticket to midnight mass, 1950. I was a regular on the altar until that fateful day when I failed to show up for an altar boys’ meeting in 1959. The same monsignor was still in charge.

“Wolochatiuk! Why weren’t you at the meeting?” he stormed.

“I had to go to a parent-teacher meeting.”

“Impossible! You’re not a parent. You’re not

even married!”

“Yes, monsignor, but I am a teacher, a full-time first-year teacher.”

“No excuse! You are no longer an altar boy in this parish.”

I was thus served my papers, my pink slip. I was sacked, dismissed. My desirable position was no longer available. From then on I had to find a seat with all the others, those who weren’t altar boys.

Ah, midnight mass, 1959! At Our Lady of Peace in Etobicoke everyone was lamenting that it was a green Christmas, dark and dreary, the ground frozen hard. However, as we stepped out of the church, magical Hollywood flakes of snow swirled about us.

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My wife and I like to play this stupid game, where we add things to our ‘fake resume.’ Maybe you have done this before, where you list little things you do well that don’t really have any relevance, like counting backwards from 100 really quickly, standing on your head, or burping the alphabet.

My ‘fake resume’ includes an entry concerning my memory of childhood events. I can recall - sometimes with specific detail - vacations, holidays and family gatherings almost down to the wallpaper on the wall.

Christmas is my most favourite of those memories. Most of the time.

Growing up on Yates Avenue we rarely wanted for much, because I was fortunate enough to have parents that worked hard and were generous when it came to their children. We always got a ‘big’ gift for Christmas (the one you can’t do without) followed by a myriad of other smaller gifts.

We lived in the shadow of Domtar, in a neighbourhood where there were other children less fortunate than my brother and I. Maybe that’s why Christmas memories are as important now, as reality was back then.

Claude McIntosh penned a column this week that implores people to remember the gift of good health this season, whilst diving into the cornucopia of holiday delights.

He makes a solid point. If you’ve got your health, you’ve got it all. Just ask people like Shawna Savard and Britney Truelove.

Poor Shawna lost her son Cameron just

weeks ago to a heart ailment. He was only 17.

And Britney stood post at CHEO and a myriad of other hospitals in recent month while her son Alexander Lazore fought against brain cancer.

Alexander was dubbed ‘The Warrior’ and pushed back against the disease with all the strength he could muster, but tragically passed away Dec. 18.

I’ve heard people whisper countless times: “What a tragedy…and right before Christmas.”

The truth is, there’s no good time to be faced with the news that a loved one, especially a child, has passed away. All too often, though, it happens at this time of year…ruining what is supposed to be a happy occasion for years to come. Sometimes forever.

My photographic Christmas memory includes a decidedly somber holiday time from 1991, when my grandfather passed away. It was the first time I had been faced with the death of a prominent member of my family. While some people are born without grandparents, and others loose them at a young age, I was 17 when the first of my grandparents passed away.

Old enough to remember everything in stark detail.

His death was not a jarring episode like a heart attack or a stroke. Instead it was one of those agonizingly long events that started in early December and ended just a couple of days after Christmas when he finally let go.

I can remember leaving CCVS on the last day of school with plenty of classmates whooping and cheering the start to two weeks of bliss.

There was no joy in our house that year.

I often refer to it, silently to myself, as the

year without a Christmas. We jumped through all the holiday hoops but it wasn’t the same. We opened gifts in the morning and rushed through a Christmas meal, but it was all for show.

No one was interested in Christmas gifts or turkey. Everyone had one foot at home, and another in a hospital room blocks away.

That was 24 years ago. In the two decades that have passed life has gone on. Our Christmases have returned to being the fivealarm holiday bonanzas I remember the most.

And in that time we have lost more members of our family.

Time marches on, they say, and our family is

no different than any other – we all lose people close to us, and it’s typically at Christmas when it hurts the most.

But we should take solace in the fact that we had some time with those people we have lost.

I know it will come as cold comfort to moms like Shawna and Britney. When I lost my grandfather you could map out his life in decades. They will forever measure the lives of their children with a much shorter yard stick.

In time they will come to remember the ‘good’ Christmases and other times they had with their children – just like I remember my grandfather baking cakes and watching hockey games.

why they are worth less than these new arrivals.

When you receive strangers into your home, do you feel you must treat them better than you treat family and friends? I don’t!

Here is my theory…the reason our governments (federal and provincial) are welcoming these refugees like long-lost relatives is 1% compassion and 99% political gain. Does any other explanation make sense?

Since this pledge to accept all these

refugees is irrevocable because governments always honor their promises, there is only one way for our premiers to regain a modicum of respectability. Fork out as much money per capita to help our own needy people as they will eventually spend on each of the 25,000 refugees. They can borrow more billions to do this because, after all, governments don’t have to pay back their debts.

Jacques Matte Cornwall Ontario

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Editor: I have heard rumours suggesting that the newly arrived refugees to Canada and those who will come later are going to live rather high on the hog: hotel rooms with generous allowances for meals, dental work, new eyeglasses, immediate medical attention, and numerous other perks, all paid for by our tax dollars.

I have not heard any rumours to the effect that our own needy citizens of Cornwall and

other Canadian cities will start getting those same benefits in order to raise their standard of living to the level anticipated by these refugees. That’s right, we have no more neglected people in this countryso we have to import them.

Why such generosity towards perfect strangers from distant countries and such disdain for long-standing Canadian citizens who cry out for help? I suspect there will be many poor people, sick people, young and old, who will wonder

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The circulation manager, a free spirit called Joe Menard, was dispatched to the home with the tale that he was going to buy the accordion and her husband said he could try it out during the holidays. Minutes later Joe was back at the office with the accordion. ... Loud speakers outside some of the downtown stores blasting out Christmas music. ... The Andy Williams, Lawrence Welk, Perry Como (one featured Roy Rogers, Dale Evans and seven of their children), and Bob Hope Christmas specials watched on a black and white 21-inch Philco television. Hope was at his best in the specials from Vietnam. In 1967 the curvaceous bombshell Raquel Welch, resplendent in white boots, sweater and mini skirt, was part of the tour of 21 bases. ... The Amos and Andy Christmas show on radio. ... The Lucky Strike “Your Hit Parade” Christmas Eve special. ... Santa Claus reading letters, sent to the North Pole from Cornwall and area kids, on CKSF radio. I think WMSA in Massena still soldiers on with the tradition. ... The Christmas Day family movie at the Capitol Theatre. There were four showings starting at 1 p.m.

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When the public school system embraced Christmas and government buildings called the tree in the foyer a Christmas tree. They even put an angel on the top. ... School Christmas concerts in the old CCVS auditorium. Janitor Alfie Tabram playing Santa. ... The Simpson-Sears and Eaton’s mail order Christmas catalogues with one-third of its 600 pages devoted to toys.

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It is the gift that far too many of us pay little, if any, heed until it is snatched away.

So at this time of year, when gift-giving is in full flight, perhaps it is a good time to reflect, once again, on the gift that matters most, regardless which floor of the food chain life’s elevator stops at, basement or penthouse.

It is the gift of good health. As the credit card commercial says ... priceless.

A friend in California told the story of a family next door - dad, mom and two teenagers - that spent most Sunday mornings washing and polishing their price and joy, a spanking new Lincoln.

Several weeks later he noticed that the routine had changed; they were no longer spending Sunday mornings, or any morning for that matter, doting over the luxurious beast.

Later, from another neighbour, he learned that the mother had been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Suddenly, that expensive material possession didn’t matter.

And so it is with most of us.

We overlook the greatest gift we can have at this time of year, when commercialism hijacks the true meaning of Christmas.

Anybody who has faced a serious illness knows the feeling.

Suddenly, all those worldly possessions mean little, if anything. We grasp a new perspective on the game of life.

A cancer survivor will say he or she now lives each day as a precious gift.

Another will say he or she has come to appreciate all the small things in life, many things thought

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After I had noticed a television story about my oncologist being an avid motorcyclist I asked him if he thought, given his profession, that riding a Kawasaki on the Queensway was taking a huge risk.

What he told me stuck like a bug to fly paper.

One of his goals was to become a motorcyclist, so a couple of years earlier he bought a motorcycle and learned how to drive it.

He explained: “In my business, sadly, I must tell some patients that there is nothing I can do for them and too many times I hear them say that if they knew their fate years earlier, they would have done this or that which they had been putting off.

Now it was too late.”

His advice: Take advantage of the gift of good health and start doing today what you have been putting off until tomorrow.

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Vibrant musical made the season for SVTC Roxanne Delage CORNWALL, Ontario - The Seaway Valley Theatre Company continued its 10th anniversary season with the musical, Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr..

“It’s based upon the 1950s Disney cartoon,” said director, Michael DeWolfe, “with all the songs (I’m Late, The Un-birthday Song and ZipA-Dee-Doo-Dah) and story of Alice in Wonderland, we all know and love, including the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter and the Queen of Hearts.

Featuring a cast of 40 young performers, ages 5 to 16, this production was very funny and entertaining, said DeWolfe, with a lot of dancing, music, colour and really great sets and costumes.

“The kids have really risen to the challenge and the show is really professional looking. It’s not your average children’s show.”

This was the third time, DeWolfe, a local veteran of the theatre, both on and off stage, has directed the children’s show. He said that working with young people gives him a great deal of satisfaction.

“It’s really fun; they are a lot more open to being silly. It’s a great learning experience for them, and for me it’s really nice to impart that knowledge and to help create a show, and watch them grow as actors. I’m having a great time.”

As a director, DeWolfe says that he also enjoys getting to put his mark on all aspects of the show.

“I get to put my hand in every single pot costumes, the set design, lighting. You’re in charge of everything, all the weight is on your shoulders, but I get a lot of help, of course.”

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therefore bring out old quarrels or push some people to say things they wouldn’t say if they were sober. Try to limit the amount of alcohol available if you feel others may not choose to exercise This year, you couldn’t escape it — self-control. you’ve been put in charge of organizing the traditional family gift exchange. You Find a place where you can be alone don’t know where to start? Here are some If you have difficulty controlling your ideas to help you plan everything and emotions, retire to a secluded place to turn this tradition into a huge success! give yourself a bit of time to recover your composure and regain a healthy The first thing to do is find out who is perspective. going to participate. Once that’s done, it’s Lastly, if you’re the host, be sure to plan time to do some planning. everything in advance to avoid adding stress to the emotional mix. Fatigue The budget ma­kes people more vulnerable to critiIt’s always best to set a budget; your cism, so give yourself plenty of time to niece might be disappointed to receive a rest be­fore the festivities. gift worth $15, while her sister’s is worth $40. Think of an amount that everyone can afford.

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Keep matches and lighters out of the sight and reach of children: People often keep matches and lighters handy to light holiday candles.

But matches and lighters can be deadly in the hands of children. If you smoke, have only one lighter or book of matches and keep it with you at all times.

Watch what you heat! The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year, which means it’s easy to get distracted from what we are doing. Cooking fires most commonly occur when cooking is left unattended. Always stay in the kitchen when cooking, especially if using oil or high temperatures. If a pot catches fire, carefully slide a tight-fitting lid over the pot to smother the flames and then turn off the heat.

Encourage smokers t o smoke outside: Careless smoking is the leading cause of fatal home fires. If you do allow smoking indoors use large, deep ashtrays that can’t be knocked over and make sure cigarette butts are properly extinguished.

There’s more to responsible drinking than taking a cab home: With all the festive cheer this time of year, keep a close eye on anyone attempting to cook or smoke while under the influence of alcohol.

Alcohol is an all-too-common factor in many fatal fires.

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South Glengarry Fire Services took the plunge for ice water rescue training.

Fire chief Vic Leroux said the township’s CORNWALL, Ontario - SUMMERSTOWN, five fire sations, located in Glen Walter, Ont. - On a sunny December morning, Lancaster, Martintown, North Lancaster and

Pictured below: South Glengarry Fire Williamstown, will be providing the new Services held its first ice water rescue service in 2016.

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Joyeux Noël Nos Dragons ont porté leur “petite laine” de Noël dans le but d’être festifs mais aussi dans le but de démontrer leur éco-responsabilité! En effet, nous avons baissé le chauffage de 1 degré Celsius pour conscientiser nos élèves à leur impact sur l’environnement! L’Héritage est accrédité ISO 14000 et ISO 14 001!

Marijuana: la fille du militant Raymond Turmel à ses côtés

Voici ce que nous avons fait à l’école Rose des Vents pour nous mettre dans l’esprit du temps des fêtes qui est un temps de partage et d’amitié.

Nous travaillons à être altruistes. Les familles de notre école sont venues en grand nombre choisir une étoile dans notre sapin pour aider la Société de l’aide à l’enfance. Nous avons recueilli environ 200 cadeaux pour la Société de l’aide à l’enfance. Cela rendra plusieurs enfants très heureux!

Les classes de 3e et de 5e année ont aussi pris soin d’organiser et de faire la cueillette de denrées alimentaires pour le centre Agapè et nous avons organisé une foire de livres et de jouets usagés également!

Au niveau des activités plus ludiques; tous les élèves de la 1ère jusqu’à la 6e année sont allés voir le film: La guerre des tuques au cinéma Galaxy. Wow! Quelle belle idée! Aussi, les élèves de la 4e à la 6e année se sont rendus au Centre Benson pour faire du patinage, pour jouer au hockey et/ ou au soccer intérieur avec les élèves de l’école secondaire publique L’Héritage.

Lors de la dernière journée, juste avant les vacances, toute l’école Rose des Vents se réunira par cycle pour chanter des chansons de Noël. Quelle belle tradition! On va aussi chanter en espagnol. Cette année, nous chanterons la version espagnole de Navidad Rock. Les élèves et les membres du personnel ont été invités à se vêtir en rouge, blanc et vert; de quoi mettre une touche de couleur festive et de l’ambiance dans notre belle école!

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cannabis à des fins récréatives. Elle entend s’appuyer sur des décisions rendues par la Cour suprême pour faire valoir son point.

«Si les accusations contre ma fille tombent, ça veut dire que les lois ne sont pas valides et que les accusations vont tomber pour tout le monde», a indiqué Raymond Turmel en entrevue.

Selon le coloré activiste de Grenville-sur-la-Rouge, sa fille «n’a pas le choix» de désormais suivre ses traces.

«Elle a été embarquée là-dedans», a-t-il souligné, faisant allusion à son arrestation.

Raymond Turmel a eu gain de cause au début des années 2000, lui qui demandait à ce qu’on l’autorise à consommer de la marijuana médicale.

Mme Turmel a refusé notre demande d’entrevue à sa sortie du tribunal.

Le militant Raymond Turmel compte un nouvel allié dans sa lutte visant à faire légaliser le cannabis: sa fille.

Marie-Eve Turmel était de passage mercredi matin au palais de justice de Gatineau. Son père, qui l’accompagnait, ne s’est d’ailleurs pas fait prier pour s’allumer un joint devant l’entrée donnant sur la rue de l’Hôtel-de-Ville.

Mme Turmel a été appréhendée par les policiers le 13 juin dernier, sur la rue Lamarche dans le secteur Gatineau, alors que se trouvaient dans le coffre du véhicule qu’elle conduisait, celui de son père, trois plants de marijuana.

La Gatinoise de 31 ans, qui n’est pas représentée par avocat, questionne la constitutionnalité de la loi rendant illégale la possession et la consommation de

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Place the potatoes in the oven; after 10 minutes, remove, and brush the potatoes with melted butter. Finish baking until the potatoes are golden brown and heated throughout; hold at 135°F (57°C).

Canadians and coffee: how we embrace our morning companion (NC) The more things change, the more they stay the same. Take our morning routines for example – we read our morning news on tablets and not just papers these days, and we also know how to do breakfast on the go. Yet, one thing hasn’t changed – Canadians love for their morning coffee. That’s why Folgers, in celebration of 165 years of helping to wake up coffee lovers, examined how Canadians continue to embrace our love for the fresh home brew: 1. Eyes open, cup poured: For nearly four in ten Canadian coffee drinkers, drinking a cup of coffee is the first thing they do when they wake up. The morning shower, getting dressed and looking at the phone can wait until after the cof-

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968 mCGill, hAwKesBUry Affordable 5 bed, 2 bath bungalow comes with a large shed and great yard. Nice deck off the french doors of the dining room. Located steps away from amenities and the golf course! $148,500 M3900 DereK Bissonnette 613-861-9107

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259 PArK st west, PresCott Great sturdy little 930 sq.ft house, built in 1881! Perfect for a first time homebuyer or someone looking to downsize. This 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom house has been mostly renovated. Windows (08), roof (10), floors (15), countertop, ceiling drywall & electrical, paint in most rooms. Washroom could use a facelift.

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‘BIG’ DAVE wishes a very ‘MERRY CHRISTMAS’ to ALL my clients, and Thank You for making 2015 a Great Success!

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It is with great pleasure that we announce the opening of our newest location in the heart of Vankleek Hill found at 108 Main Street East.

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$195,000 15637 Dixon rD north lunenBurG k0c 1r0 With breathtaking surroundings located on a quiet road in North Lunenburg, this beautiful character home awaits the next family to make it their own. From every window in the house all you see is countryside, but still only 15 min to Cornwall, 45 min to Ottawa. Home features gleaming hardwood flooring, wood beam cathedral ceiling, pine cupboards. Barn and other outbuildings on almost 4 acres, possible use for horses, kennel, etc. Roof 2007, HWT and propane furnace 2013. Owners have relocated to larger farm. Come see for yourself! $195,000 M3298

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12 conner This custom built one year old, 1958 sq. ft. Mojave model Falcon Home, is top in its class. The Sellers spared no expense with upgrades and details ranging from floor to ceiling and landscaping. Prepare to be wowed as you enter into the main floor foyer, living room and custom additional bonus room. 3+2 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms inc. ensuite, gas fireplace, finished rec-room are just some of the many features of this beautiful property. You`ll love coming home to this hidden gem in Arrowhead Estates. $549,900 More info visit: www.12conner.info

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attention GroWinG faMilieS! 17237 cr 18 St. anDreWS 3+1, well maintained bungalow village of St. Andrews. 1.5 baths, large heated attached garage. Main floor laundry, finished rec room with gas fireplace. Large lot with fenced backyard, ATV and storage sheds, long paved driveway, walking distance to school, church, bike path and other amenities. 10 min to Cornwall. $220,000 M2791

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359 eMMa avenue, cornWall This beautiful 2+1 `like new` semi is located in the desirable north end of the city. Many features and upgrades, including attached single car garage, hardwood flooring, finished basement, fenced backyard, large deck, paved driveway.Nearby services and amenities. Bus stop, box stores within walking distance. Quick possession available. Don`t miss out! $224,900 M3990

15909 county rD 2 lonG Sault 1.12 acres, high exposure in desirable location. Excellent opportunity for investors/developers as population has grown demand for more services and amenities has increased many possibilities for uses. Direct entrance from County Rd 2, overlooking Long Sault Parkway, Tim Hortons/MacEwen gas is the next entrance east. Location!

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Wishing you and yours a safe and happy holiday season.

Thank you to our community for your support in 2015.

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TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the United Counties of Stormont Dundas and Glengarry will hold a Special Public meeting on Monday, January 25th, 2016, commencing at 9:00 A.M, in the Council Chambers at the County Administration Building, 26 Pitt Street, Cornwall, Ontario under Section 26 of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, as amended.

THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT – The purpose of the special meeting is to determine whether it is necessary or not to review the Official Plan of the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry.

ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to Council intention to revise or not the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Official Plan.

IF A PERSON or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry before the proposed Official Plan revisions are adopted, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry to the Ontario Municipal Board.

IF A PERSON or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry before the proposed Official Plan revisions are adopted, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there is reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.

IF YOU WISH TO BE NOTIFIED of the decision of the Council to review or not the Official Plan you must make a written request to the Director of Transportation and Planning Services for the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (see the address below).

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He put His arms around you, and lifted you to rest; God’s garden must be beautiful, for He only takes the best.

He saw the road was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb, He then closed your weary eyes and whispered, “Peace be thine.”

It broke out hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone.

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Christmas in France ~ In France, the Great Supper is a meal that is served after Midnight A very “Merry Christmas” and the very best for a “Happy New Year” to all our wonderful Mass in many areas of France. This meal consists Cornwall Transit drivers. Regardless of the of thirteen different foods that represent Jesus weather, they do a terrific job transporting their and His twelve disciples. In place of a Christmas passengers safely to their destinations all year. cake, a Bûche de Noël, or chocolate Christmas log is served in honour of the Yule log tradition. It is Keep up the good work! a light chocolate cake rolled with cream, liqueur Eric Bergeron and Eric Amyot were recog- and nuts. It is then covered with chocolate icing nized by city council Monday for winning the and powdered sugar and it is decorated with a Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation candle.

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Christmas Wishes to Joanne for all the great City council agreed to create a task force for “Avon” service all year. Enjoy the holidays! Di. helping the community accept Syrian refugees Mat Camm’s decision too join John Epping Big chamber dinner and awards night is was great news to Noorulabdeen Ahmad from Keeping it simple ~ As a child my family’s coming quickly...reserve your table for the rink was a wise one as they won the Grand Slam the Cornwall student Initiative. menu consisted of two choices: Take it or leave it. Business Excellence and Citizen of the Year of Curling Meridian Canadian Open in Yorkton , Sask., last week. event...call Lezlie, it’s on Jan. 20 at NAV.

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Our condolences to the family of Walter Wheeler who passed away last week. Kinsmen Please don’t drink and drive. Statistics show, more impaired driving accidents occur during life member Walt was a great community volunteer and will be missed by the Kinsmen Club of the holiday season!

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