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OPINION Leslie Thompson

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My first day

My first day working for the City of Cornwall was a whirlwind of faces and names.

It actually took more than one business day for me to meet the majority of the staff I’d be working with as public information coordinator. This means I didn’t even say hello to lifeguards at the Aquatic Centre, staff at the library, or the many people creating a healthy and safe living space at Glen Stor Dun Lodge.

I wasn’t prepared for the sheer volume of people who work across eight divisions. And as I spent more time working at City Hall, I learned something else: I was blessed with wonderful colleagues.

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their best, and want our community to thrive: customer service representatives, financial analysts, paramedics, security clerks, project managers, firefighters, case managers, maintenance technicians, crossing guards, and more.

We don’t do everything perfectly – we’re human, after all. But the fact is, we’re all working towards the same goal of building and maintaining a safe, sustainable, and vibrant place to live.

My goal with this column space is to help you meet the people behind your municipality. If you can’t wait until next month’s edition, pop by City Hall. We’ve covered the first floor hallway with photos of City staff at work.

They’re just a sample of the fine folks I’m lucky to work with every day.

Lately in various media outlets, coffee shop conversations and community events, the idea of increasing the area’s population has become a major talking point. But how do we do it?

Truth is, there is no simple answer. What it takes to get all the ingredients together for a recipe of that size is the collective work of many. In our area there are a group of organizations, that work on collaborative projects behind the scenes to assist the communities in achieving their goals. We ask the questions, we challenge the status quo, we source the funding, we liase with governments and most importantly we do our best to act in the interest of the region. As any good baker will tell you, throwing a myriad of ingredients in a bowl and stirring it around doesn’t make a cake. Regional development is the same.

What we can do is ask the questions, engage the politicians, residents and businesses to find the needs and identify how we can best balance and mix the ingredients to create a cake that we can be proud to serve to the community. The objective of this column is to promote a better understanding of what regional development is and why it’s so

important for our collective future. On a monthly basis over the next year, you will hear about some of the organizations that make things happen.

Each month we are going to share answers to the questions we often get asked: Why is population growth the key to prosperity in our region?

What exactly does CREATE, the CFDC and the EOTB do?

How are we working with our partners in education?

How do we collaborate with other organizations to help small businesses?

How are we helping people upskill or reskill to obtain the jobs or the future?

How are we retaining our youth?

How are we attracting new residents and how are we ensuring they stay?

How are we supporting existing residents?

Why is the new co-location space so important and what’s next?

The goal of this column is to get you, the reader, engaged and to encourage you to be a part of the conversation and the solution.

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SIU ends investigation of Cornwall Police NICK SEEBRUCH

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CORNWALL, Ontario – The Ontario Special Investigations Unit (SIU), has ended a recent investigation into the Cornwall Police Service (CPS).

On Nov. 21, 2019, CPS officers attended the Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) to

deal with an unwanted person. The individual in question was a 62-year-old male who refused to leave the hospital.

On Nov. 25, CPS reported to SIU that in the course of the arrest of the man, that he sustained a fracture to his ribs.

SIU explained that after examining the man’s medical records, it found that he had not in fact had fractured ribs, therefore

without a serious injury, SIU no longer had jurisdiction to investigate and ended their case.

“Based on the SIU’s preliminary inquiries, which included a review of the man’s medical records, it is apparent that the man did not, in fact, sustain broken ribs as had been reported. Consequently, as there is no “serious injury” for purposes of the SIU’s

mandate, the SIU is without jurisdiction to investigate the matter. The investigation is therefore discontinued and the file, closed,” said Interim SIU Director Joseph Martino.

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Vehicles stolen in Cornwall recovered in Montreal NICK SEEBRUCH

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CORNWALL, Ontario – The Cornwall Police Service (CPS) is celebrating a successful partnership with the Service de Police de la Ville de Montreal (SPVM).

On Dec. 29 at around 8 p.m. three vehicles, a 2020 and a 2017 Toyota Tacoma, and another unidentified vehicle, were stolen from a residence in Cornwall. Three hours later, the vehicles were recovered by the SPVM from an underground parking garage on St. Catherines St. in Montreal.

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No arrests have been made as of Jan. 3, and no clear connection has been made to the car theft ring that was disrupted by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), in late 2019.

CPS shared a Facebook post from Josiane Duguay, one of the owners of the stolen vehicles. “*UPDATE* Todd and I just got back from downtown Montreal; 3 stolen trucks were found in an underground parking garage. No damage to any of the vehicles. Thank you to #CornwallPoliceService for their quick response and action. “A great outcome!,” Duguay wrote on Facebook.

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Big’s Blogs Kelsey Jeaurond Big’s Blogs

My name is Kelsey Jeaurond and I am the Caseworker at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cornwall & District. If you are not aware of what we do here I’ll give you a brief synopsis,

here we create individual and group mentoring relationships between adults and youth, our goal is to provide every child who needs a mentor with a mentor either with a traditional one-on-one match or in our in school mentorships. You’ll be hearing from me monthly, highlighting some of our amazing matches, programs or about some of our events in the community.

This month I’d like to highlight a traditional one-on-one match, Big Brother Blake and Little Brother Hudsyn. Blake and Hudysn

have been matched now for a little over two years and are absolutely two peas in a pod.

These two do everything together, from coaching and playing sports, weekly dinners at Boston Pizza after skating, swimming, to attending our monthly outings – I think Hudsyn has the lead in connect four; these two really are happy doing whatever as long as they’re together. This year we were lucky enough to be able to announce Blake as Big Brother of the Year with Hudsyn alongside him as Little Brother of the Year, just showing

how amazing these two really are. We know that we can count on Blake and Hudsyn to welcome any new matches joining us on our outings and to always make them feel at home and comfortable. They bring out the best in each other.

If BBBS seems like a place you would like to volunteer please send me an email at kelsey.jeaurond@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca or call our office at 613-933-8035. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Cornwall and Area Chamber Awards take new spin SHAWNA O’NEILL

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CORNWALL, Ontario – In an effort to include more amazing community members, the Cornwall and Area Chamber of Commerce is making public the finalists from each 10 categories recognized at the Business Excellence Awards ceremony, held on Feb. 22, 2020 at the Cornwall Civic Complex.

“This will be fantastic because we will know who has been nominated for a particular award before the event and then everyone will find out the winner at the same time that night,” said Chamber President, Shannon

Lebrun, in a press release. “This will add a great deal of excitement to our event and will really add a sense of drama.”

Nominees will be featured in short video vignettes that will play at the awards banquet, produced by YourTV. “We’re taking our event to the next level,” said Lynn Chauvin, Chairperson of the event.

“We’re creating a buzz and we know friends of nominees will be attending the event to cheer on their favourites.”

Nominations can be filed online and more information can be found at cornwallchamber.com. Nominees for the Citizen of the Year, Above and Beyond and Garth Taylor

awards are not subject to these changes.

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by Caroline Inman The winter months are usually when we move indoors, avoiding bitter temperatures and the risks that come with snow and ice.

But for seniors, this is often the time that being inside leads to loneliness, poor nutrition, health issues and social isolation.

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Motion is lotion Natasha Ingram Movement Matters A new year calls for a new challenge! Daily and purposeful activity is vital in achieving your best health and improving your longevity. The current guidelines recommend that adults should engage in 30 minutes of physical activity every day, or 150 minutes per week.

Getting in 30 minutes of activity daily can improve your health and is a great place to

start. However, being inactive or sedentary for the other 15 and a half hours of the day leads to detrimental health side effects.

Decrease your risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke, depression and cancer by challenging yourself to be more active throughout your day. Do what moves you, and do it daily.

Placing one foot in front of the other has so many mental, emotional and physical benefits. Something we take for granted every day is walking. Walking clears your mind and literally allows you to step away from the constant stimuli of screens, technology and a busy lifestyle. It is among the best ways to manage your stress and spark

small things you can do that your future self will thank you for. Find your keystone movement habits and do them daily. Sedentary lifestyles and static positions are the enemy so get up, walk around, and oxygenate your tissues!

Don’t know where to start? Need help developing active habits? Physiotherapists are specialists in exercise and movement therapy and will help you achieve your physical activity goals safely. If you like what you see here and have topics that you want to see covered relating to physical health and wellness, feel free to email us at admin@ movetherapeutics.ca

new ideas. Don’t like walking? Consider engaging in a regular stretching or walking routine, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, standing while talking on the phone, standing at your desk instead of sitting, having a small water bottle at your desk to allow more frequent fill-ups or squats in between TV episodes on Netflix. Movement lubricates your joints, brings blood flow to your muscles and joint spaces, improves your overall mood, boosts your energy, enhances your focus and productivity, promotes better sleep and manages your pain.

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Lake Ontario sets new outflow record in 2019

ONTARIO – Lake Ontario saw record breaking outflows this year with an average outflow from June through December of 9,560 m3/s (337,600 cfs), the highest flow ever released over this period of time since the start of records in 1900.

Beginning Tuesday, Dec. 31, outflows will be increased as much as possible until ice formation resumes on the St. Lawrence River, according to a press release from the International Lake Ontario – St. Lawrence River Board. Rates of flow are expected to increase in the New Year.

“A flow increase from 8,850 m3/s (312,500 cfs) to over 10,000 m3/s (353,000 cfs) may be possible in the coming days, with the exact amount depending on ice and water level conditions in the St. Lawrence River. Water levels downstream of the Moses-Saunders Dam, including around the Montreal area, are expected to rise, but will be monitored closely to ensure they are maintained below flood levels,” read a statement in the press release.

Lake Ontario outflows first set record rates in June as water levels of Lake Ontario reached a new daily record high following immense water levels and flows occurring across the Great Lakes and Ottawa River

basins during the spring.

“High outflows from Lake Ontario continued through the summer, fall and early winter, resulting in more water released from Lake Ontario during the last seven months of 2019 than in any year since the start of records in 1900,” read a statement in the press release.

Inflows to Lake Ontario have also remained high, recorded at 75.00 m (246.06 ft.) on Sunday, Dec. 29, which is well above the seasonal average. High inflows are expected to continue into 2020.

Over the past several weeks, outflows were set at 200 m3/s (7,100 cfs) above the Plan 2014 maximum L-limit, which is the

highest outflow that can be released from Lake Ontario. Safe navigation standards were maintained and the constraint outlined will no longer apply as of Tuesday, Dec. 31.

“The International Lake Ontario – St. Lawrence River Board, under authority granted to it by the International Joint Commission, will continue to deviate from Plan 2014 and will look for any and all opportunities to remove additional water from Lake Ontario prior to the spring,” read a statement in the press release, maintaining that staff monitor conditions on an ongoing basis.

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a statement from owner Beth Morris.

“It was my plan to give the staff eight weeks notice that we would be closing down in an orderly manner,” the statement reads.

“That would have given time for us to find someone to take over publishing the Press.

Unfortunately, rumours spread quickly, and the staff published a statement that the Winchester Press was officially closed. This inaccurate and false statement may force us into bankruptcy. That statement did not come from me, and those who posted it did not call me to confirm that it was true. In fact, what the staff was told was that we would not be printing an issue on Jan. 8.”

Morris states that over the 39 years that she and her late husband have owned the

paper, that they have spent a lot of money to keep it, and their other publication the Prescott Journal running.

“I have used all of my savings, plus a full year of my pension income just to meet payroll and other expenses. There are those on staff who believe it was my responsibility to invest more money to take the business in a different direction, even though at age 81, all I have left is my pension fund,” Morris claims in the statement on social media.

Morris said that the office would stay open while she sought a new owner to keep the Press alive.

“The office is not “closed”. Staff will be working, contacting customers, collecting receivables, etc. The office will be open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings,” Morris stated. “I am working on getting a

new owner for the company to continue publishing the newspaper. That takes a bit of time, and details will have to be worked out.

Please be patient while we try and make this happen. I believe there is still a need for community newspapers. Years ago, with the advent of television, everyone thought that radio would disappear. It didn’t disappear, it just changed. Newspapers are an important part of any community. If I didn’t believe that, I would not have invested my life’s savings in both the Prescott Journal and the Winchester Press.”

The Prescott Journal announced, also on Jan. 3, that it would be cutting both its Jan. 8 and Jan. 15 editions.

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Winchester Press seeks new owners, faces closure NICK SEEBRUCH

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WINCHESTER, Ontario – On Friday, Jan. 3 the Winchester Press published on their social media that they would not be publishing further issues and that they would be closing their doors after 131 years.

“January 1, 2020 was the last issue of the Winchester Press,” reads a statement on their Facebook page. “Due to circumstances beyond the control of the staff, the Press is officially closed. We would like to thank our loyal customers for their support over the more than 131 years this publication was printed.”

On Sunday, Jan. 5, the Winchester Press Facebook page shared an update said to be

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The Cornwall Storage Box, owned and operated by Ray Brunet and Gary Jans, is addressing the shortage of available storage facilities in the Seaway City – part of a trend towards offering more options for baby boomers and others who are downsizing their homes and accommodations.

“The demand is there and it is not only growing – its evolving,” said Jans. “We wanted to create a more urban experience that is different from the outdoor storage units you might see in remote locations.”

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Cornwall Storage Box is the first storage service in our downtown. It offers well-lit indoor heated units with 24-hour keypad access in a secure environment. CCTV coverage is in place throughout the building, which also has a manager living onsite in a second-floor apartment. An online portal allows tenants to reserve a unit, make payments and manage their unit 24 hours a day.

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The building, which also houses Studio 101 Hair Salon, is being renovated with the assistance of the Heart of the City Community Improvement Plan.

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Budget season is once again upon us in the City of Cornwall, and I wanted to outline a few items that we can expect from this year’s process.

Budgets are usually hotly contested, and it is often hard to predict exactly what will happen, but is however, your money.

Here are my predictions: 1. A longer budget season Last year, I could have hardly predicted that not only would the budget process take only two days, but that the annual tax increase would be lower than many expected.

The two budget seasons preceding the 2019 budget both took roughly six months for council to agree upon and finalize.

The 2019 council was blessed with one the first take of Development Charges, which lowered the projected tax increase significantly, and secondly, the current council seems to work together more harmoniously than the 2014-2018 edition.

While this council does still work well together, I think that the projected tax increase will probably be higher, and that council will want to review budget items more closely than a mere two days will allow.

2. Train time Budget after budget, the issue of the old Locomotive #17 comes up. Every year council is told that the train, which is located on the corner of Brookdale Ave. and Ninth St., is deteriorating. Every year at least one councillor pledges to fund its repair, and every year, the train sits and

deteriorates some more.

Last year there seemed to be a real push from community members in Cornwall and train aficionados to save this piece of Cornwall’s transit history.

I think that this will be the year when something is actually done. I believe that council will vote to find new owners of Locomotive #17 and might put some money towards its maintenance or removal.

3. Big issues at Big Ben Cornwall’s landfill and recreation site, the Big Ben ski hill is opening this month for those who want to take to its slopes.

Over the past several years, management of the ski hill was contracted out, however for the current ski season, Cornwall will be managing the site itself after being unable to find a new contractor that met their specifications.

Council actually voted to defund and effectively close Big Ben in the 2018 budget, but a community outcry lead to council at the time reconsidering.

I expect that once again, Big Ben’s future will be on shaky ground as council evaluates whether or not it wants to continue to spend money on operating costs.

4. The Arts Centre While the community fundraising for the Arts Centre did not take off in 2019 in the way that many had hoped, I still think that they will reach their community fundraising goal of $1 million before the end of 2020.

The total price tag to renovate the Arts Centre is roughly $5 million and I can guarantee that there will be at least one lengthy discussion during this budget

season on how much this council is willing to spend on the centre and when they want to spend it.

I know of at least two councillors, Eric Bergeron and Dean Hollingsworth, who have publicly stated that they are skeptical of the purpose of the Arts Centre and are unwilling to commit municipal funds until a clear business plan has been presented.

Other councillors will counter this argument by pointing out that there was no specific business plan for the Benson Centre when the City contributed money to its construction.

Council has had this conversation before, and they will have it again.

5. And finally . . .

And finally, the residential tax rate increase itself. Like I said, last time around the budget was passed very quickly and the residential tax rate increase was surprisingly low compared

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to what was expected.

Is it possible that this might happen again? Yes, but it isn’t likely.

For 2020, Council will take a longer time haggling over the final number for the residential tax increase. They will weigh what residents can bare over investing in services and growth.

Will Council land on the side of shortterm pain for long-term gain, or will they gamble everything on keeping the tax rate low. South Glengarry gambled for years on keeping their water tax rate low, now they are facing serious infrastructure funding challenges, particularly for Glen Walter and their aging waterwaste water treatment facility.

My guidance would be that council should budget for the worst possible scenario. Invest in infrastructure, invest in services, invest in growth, and invest in reserves for a rainy day and then reap the benefits that the future will bring.

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Excellent care Dear Editor, 18 years ago I wrote to Seaway News to thank my long time Chiropractor, Doctor Steve Lassner for the many years of excellent care he provided to me and my family and to wish him well in his retirement. Although I was totally

devastated to hear of his retirement, he assured me that Young Chiropractor Doctor Chris Fullarton would care for my family as he did. Trusting Doctor Lassner, my family and I decided to give Doctor Fullarton a try. Today I write you once again, however, this time to thank

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Major-Gen. Qassem Soleimani wasn’t a candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize.

THIS WEEK IN 1975: Newly elected mayor Gerald Parisien in his inaugural speech before council said because of inflation city taxpayers could expect a property tax increase in the new year, the first since 1971.

His list of priorities included a decision on the Capitol Theatre, start of a new civic complex, redevelopment of Lamoureux Park and more gear-to-income and senior housing. ... Four non-union members of the Charlottenburgh Township office asked council for a 5% pay increase. Reeve Adrian Gadbois said he was not in favour of across-the-board increases because those at the top of the pay scale benefited more than those at the bottom, who needed it more than higher paid employees.

The starting salary for non-union staffers was $95 a week. ... Ray Jette, manager of the Cornwall Bell office, said the exchange had 10,256 direct dial calls on Christmas Day and another 1,350 operated handled calls. There were 1,028 calls for information. The office had 23 operators working the Christmas Day shift. ... Gilles Metivier was named chair of the SD and G Roman Catholic Separate School Board. ... The board was told that administration was struggling to fill seven vacant teaching positions. The shortage was created by the ministry of education’s new regulation that required new hires to have a university degree. ... A new self-serve Ontario liquor store was set to open in the Brookdale Plaze. ... The YM-YWCA took over operation of the Domtar ski hill. ... In a 9-7 vote, SD and G County Board of Education voted to increase the monthly honourarium for trustees to $300 a month. ... City CEO Maurice Engels said firefighters were seeking a “substantial” salary increase and improved pension benefits that would “cost taxpayers an enormous amount of money.”

TRIVIA”: What was built in Central Park (renamed Horovitz Park) in the early 1900s, near the band shell, with money provided by the Women’s Christian Temperance Union (WCTU)?

TRIVIA ANSWER: Dalton McGuinty was just the second Roman Catholic to serve as premier of Ontario. The first was John Sandfield Macdonald, born in 1812 at St. Raphael’s West, Glengarry County. He was

sworn in as Ontario’s first premier in 1867.

Macdonald had a law practice in Cornwall and resided on York Street at Ivy Hall. In 1840 he married Marie-Christine Waggaman , daughter of a United States Senator from Louisiana. Macdonald died at age 59. His funeral was the largest ever held in Cornwall.

It was reported that the procession from Cornwall to St. Andrew’s West Cemetery included 2,000 carriages and hundreds of people on foot.

SPORTS STUFF: Gotta feel good for Leafs’ back-up goaltender Michael Hutchinson who registered a quality 3-0 shutout Saturday against the New York Islanders. It was his third straight win, a steak that has put the hunt for a backup puck stopper on hold. ... Marc Crawford’s one-month suspension by the Chicago Black Hawks while allegations of past physical and verbal abuse were investigated is over and he is back behind the team’s bench. Team captain Jonathon Toews said Crawford has a positive influence on young and veteran players who were happy to have him back in the fold.

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In an online poll last week 70% of respondents said they never attend church and 15% put themselves in the “special occasions” category: folks who show up a few times a year, such as Christmas, Easter along with weddings and funerals, at least for weddings and funerals still held in churches.

Translated: only 15% said they attend church on a regular basis. When you check out the pews in most mainline Protestant and Roman Catholic churches the big decline in church attendance, especially among young people, is visible. The decline started in the 1970s and had its biggest impact in Quebec, a province where the Catholic Church held sway and the most powerful person was the cardinal of the day, not the premier. The quiet revolution changed all that.

Pre-1970s religion played a much bigger role in family life, especially when it came to Roman Catholic and evangelical Protestant households.

The first thing a father wanted to know about a teen-age daughter’s new boyfriend was not if he had a criminal record, was a fugitive or used drugs. It was ‘What church does he go to?’ “ Most often the wrong answer spelled the end of a relationship.

It even happened in the Royal Family.

In the early 1950s the Queen’s sister, Princess Margaret, was “forced” by the Church of England to dump the love of her life, Group Capt. Peter Townsend, a handsome decorated RAF pilot, because he was divorced.

Instead, she married photographer Anthony Armstrong on the rebound. Sadly, the marriage blessed by the church in favour of a divorced man itself ended in divorce.

Today we have a divorced Charles, heir apparent to the throne, married to a divorced Camilla, their civil marriage blessed by the Church of England.

As Dylan wailed in 1964, “The times they are a-changin’ .”

HIS AND THAT: One of the great teen bands in Cornwall during the Sixties was the Ambassadors. It was made up of Cornwall Collegiate students Harry Young (singer), Paul Boosamra (sax), Henry Nizman (accordion) and John Aubin (drums). The original group broke up after graduating from high school. Several years ago Young, who continued with a singing career, died of cancer. Another of the original group, Nizman, three weeks ago lost his battle with brain cancer. ... Former Royals’ trainer Steve Ouderkirk (Cornwall Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2010) sent along season’s greetings and said he is on the mend after suffering a heart attack. ... The Snowbirds Association is fighting the provincial government’s decision to stop out-of-country emergency health care coverage that paid a maximum $400. Look, that $400 doesn’t get you past the front door of a United States hospital. That is why most people who travel outside Canada buy private health care coverage.

HERE AND THERE: Knowing he had days to live, retired Brockville dentist Dr. Steve Zajacz donated $1 million to Brockville General Hospital received to help buy a CT scanner. The generous benefactor succumbed to cancer on Dec. 30. ... Kudos to the Brantford judge who gave a man 90 days in the slammer for assaulting a pedestrian and stealing his sneakers. He also ordered him to pay $1,200 to the victim for damages and cost of a new pair of sneakers. ... Why do we have so many able-bodied unattached single members of the community collecting social assistance while so many businesses are begging for help. ... I will start believing in the equality of universal health care when I hear that Justin and Sophie Trudeau spent 10 hours waiting in a hospital emergency room with one of the sick kids to be seen by a doctor. ... The United States eliminated Iran’s chief terrorism architect whose goal was to turn Israel into an ash heap, kill every Jew in the Middle East and destroy the U.S. and its allies (that’s us). And on the weekend we had two members of the NDP provincial caucus front and centre at an anti-U.S. rally in Toronto protesting the killing. The NDP leader said the two were doing so because they want peace in the world. Gimme a break.

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BINGO : Prenez note que le Bingo qui se joue au Centre Charles-Émile-Claude aura lieu le lundi 13 janvier 2020. ”THE NEED TO GROW” FILM SCREENING with Director in attendance!

Feb. 22, 2020 from 6pm to 9pm at The Port Theatre, 132 Montreal Rd, Cornwall.

Please purchase your ticket through our eventbrite page: Join us for the Canadian premiere of the new documentary “The Need to Grow”. The film asks the question: can we feed the world without destroying the planet? The Need To GROW takes you inside the hearts and innovations of three very different leaders.

Narrated by Rosario Dawson (Marvel’s The Defenders, The Lego Batman Movie).

Join us starting at 6:30pm for free organic, local refreshments including popcorn, kombucha, and beer. The film will be followed by a short Q&A with the Director.

FR: Veuillez noter que le film sera sous-titré en français. *Please note: A ticket to The Need to Grow is included in the purchase of your Eco Farm Day Registration.

To purchase a ticket to Eco Farm Day, visit: ecofarmday.ca BINGO Tous les lundis soirs au Centre Charles-Émile-Claude situé au 146b avenue Chevrier. Les parties « lève-tôt » débute à 18 : 15 ; parties régulières à 19 h 00. Une valeur de 1290 $ incluant un progressif de 600 $, et en plus les 50/50.

Bienvenue à tous !

TRI-COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL is offering a free introductory program. Learn about popular, free Social Media websites and applications, to promote yourself for employment or your business for self-employment. This new program starts Jan. 13, 2020. Class runs Monday to Thursday 9am to 12pm for 6 weeks. For more information or to register, call 613-932-7161.

Please note that previous basic computer experience such as using a mouse/touchpad and keyboard would be helpful.

CORNWALL WESLEYAN CHURCH invites you to our Sunday Morning Worship Service at 10:00 a.m. Kids Konnect Church for children ages 4 – 12 years.

Nursery is also available. Bible Study Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Men’s Fellowship Meeting at 8:30 a.m. the first Saturday of the Month. For further activities refer to www.cornwallwesleyanchurch.on.ca or call 613-936-9166.

SMART CITY TOASTMASTERS If you want to become a better communicator then join Smart City Toastmasters. We are a small welcoming group, so you can get comfortable and grow your confidence.

We look forward in seeing you the first and third Wednesdays, at St. Lawrence College, room M3520 at 7pm.

ALZHEIMER SOCIETY SOUP’S ON 2020 Tuesday, January 21, 2020 from 11:30am-2:00pm at the Civic Complex Salons ABC.

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Dick Aubry has donated a $13,000 cheque to the Cornwall Arts Centre fund. “The whole spectrum of the Arts is very important to the fiber of a community, and this project will enhance the quality of life in the City of Cornwall,” he said. Pictured from left-to-right are Dick Aubry and Brian Lynch. Submitted photo.

ALZHEIMER SOCIETY Monthly support group meetings for Care Givers and for People living with dementia. Call 613 9324914 ext. 202 for times and locations (English and French).

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LE CENTRE CHARLES-ÉMILE-CLAUDE compte plus de 300 membres à son actif il est donc très facile d’y devenir membre et profiter des rabais sur les activités régulières ainsi que les sorties planifiées à l’extérieur de Cornwall et même plus loin. Pour de plus amples renseignements sur l’adhésion au Centre, veuillez communiquer au 613-932-1035.

SPAGHETTI FEED FUNDRAISER - Friday, Jan. 31 brought to you by the members of the Knights of Columbus Council 755, 205 Amelia St. (downstairs) from 11:30am-1pm and 4pm-6:30pm.

Everyone welcome.

LE CLUB DES AÎNÉ(E)S DE STETHÉRÈSE-DE-LISIEUX vous invite à nous joindre, pour jouer aux cartes et fléchettes (dards) les mercredis après midi à 1.30.

Un souper chaud gratuit le dernier mercredi du mois. Les membres assidus sont éligibles pour un voyage gratuit de fin de saison. Contactez; Denise Vice-présidente au 613-932-1805.

A Change of shoes can change a child’s life

It’s that time of year again. That’s right, it’s bowling season.

And what better reason to get out and knock a few down than to raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cornwall and District and help more youth in the community.

42ND TIM HORTONS BOWL FOR KIDS SAKE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST (CORNWALL) & SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND (CHESTERVILLE) Start the ball rolling by contacting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cornwall and District.

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bigbrothersbigsisters.ca which will provide participants added flexibility and convenience for collecting pledges.

This should make it easier to collect pledges both near and far away.

It’s easy. Grab a friend, family member, co-worker or neighbour and come bowl for an hour.

Deadline is January 17, 2019.

City Cup Challenge is on February 1, 2020 and Counties Challenge Cup in Chesterville on February 2, 2020.

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NEWS DANCE THE WINTER AWAY! With the Glengarry Tartans Alexandria Easy Modern Square Dancing Fun,Wellness & Fitness.

No cost/no obligation Open House, January 12 or 19, 2020 – 2:00-3:30pm Beginners. Followed by low cost drop in Sundays till May. 49 St. Paul St., Alexandria. Casual attire. Couples & Singles welcomed! Info: 613-931-1783. clauzon55@sympatico.ca CHOSEN IS A NEW JUNIOR HIGH GROUP ages 12-15 years meeting the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month from 6:30pm to 8pm at Cornwall Wesleyan Church , 780 Sydney St. Info: 613-936-9166.

LE CENTRE CHARLES-ÉMILE-CLAUDE Avis aux retraités qui aiment les danses en ligne car le Centre Charles-ÉmileClaude organisera 1 soirée dansante à un prix très raisonnable. La prochaine soirée dansante sera le 31 janvier 2020 à partir de 19 h 00.

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

CASINO TRIP to Lac Leamy (Hull) on Friday, Jan. 31, bus departs at 4:30pm.

Info: 613-932-6534. Bring a friend or two.

Proceeds to St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre.

TAI CHI OPEN HOUSE being held Wednesday, Jan. 15 and Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. A chance to try out this adaptable, gentle and relaxing exercise at the Benson Centre, 800 Seventh St. W., from 8:30 to 10am. Info: www.taoist.org

THE PATRONS OF ST. COLUMBAN FOUNDATION presents an afternoon of Songs of Inspiration at 2pm on Sunday, Feb. 23 at St. Columban Church. The musical entertainment will feature Richard Valdez, Tenor and Joanne Moorcroft on the piano.

Richard Valdez, an accomplished Concert & Opera Singer for the past 40 years, performs at concert venues in Europe, Canada, United States, and the Caribbean.

Admission: Freewill Donation. Contact Brian Lynch at 613-933-8353 or brijo@pppoe.ca

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VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDEDCANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY needed in Cornwall & district to provide cancer patients transportation to their medical appointments. The Wheels of Hope program ensures that volunteer drivers are trained and supported in addition to reimbursing them for mileage. Interested in becoming a volunteer driver? Please contact Linda Rodgers Email: linda.rodgers@ ontario.cancer.ca or call 613-932-1283 DOES FOOD CONTROL YOUR LIFE? Do you constantly diet, starve, binge or purge? Do you hate your body? Do you eat and feel guilty? STOP hurting yourself with food. There is a place for you! We meet every Monday evening at 6:30pm at Wesleyan Church, 780 Sydney, Cornwall.

You are not alone. Contact 613 6629979 or oa.cornwall@gmail.com BINGO: Please note that the Bingo played at the Centre Charles-Émile-Claude will reopen on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020.

THE MOCCASIN RAILROAD CLUB OF CORNWALL will hold its next meeting Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, at St. Matthews Lutheran Church Hall, 1509 Second St. W., Cornwall. The meeting starts at 7:30pm. Guests are welcome.

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

THE CENTRE CHARLES-ÉMILE-CLAUDE has more than 300 members. It is very easy to become a member at the CCEC and take advantage of numerous discounts to all activities at the Center and different events held out-of-town and even farther. For more information on how to become a member, please call 613-932-1035.

THE CENTRE CHARLES-ÉMILE-CLAUDE a French non-profit organization will be holding an evening of line dancing for all retirees at a very reasonable cost. The next dance will be January 31st, 2020 at 7 pm.

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COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE DE LE CSCE CORNWALL, Ontario - Le Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie (CSCE) est fier d’annoncer que l’atelier « Outils puissants à l’intention des proches aidants » sera offert à Cornwall pour la première fois en français à compter du 28 janvier 2020. S’adressant aux proches aidants, le programme a pour but de leur fournir des outils et stratégies afin de mieux relever les défis auxquels ils sont confrontés.

QUAND? Les mardis après-midis de 13 h 30 à 15 h 30 du 28 janvier au 3 mars 2020 OÙ? À la salle communautaire du CSCE de Cornwall (841, rue Sydney, Bureau 6) Au cours des séances réparties sur six semaines, les proches aidants pourront acquérir des trésors de savoir-faire afin de : réduire leur propre stress, modifier leur discours intérieur négatif, faire connaître leurs besoins aux membres de la famille et aux fournisseurs de soins ou de services, communiquer efficacement en situation difficile; déchiffrer leurs émotions, surmonter les sentiments difficiles et prendre de dures décisions en ce qui a trait aux soins.

Les participants recevront aussi un exemplaire du guide à l’intention des proches aidants intitulé The Caregiver Helpbook, Powerful Tools for Caregivers, lequel a été conçu expressément pour cette séance.

GRATUIT! PLACES LIMITÉES. Inscrivez-vous rapidement auprès de Stéphanie Hemmerick en téléphonant au 613 937-3132 poste 284.

Qu’est-ce qu’un proche aidant?

Un proche aidant est une personne qui prend soin, volontairement et sans

rémunération, d’une personne de son entourage ayant une ou des incapacités temporaires ou permanentes (handicap,

accident, maladie, etc.). Vous êtes un proche aidant si vous aidez une personne à faire des courses ou à préparer ses repas, si vous

l’accompagnez à des rendez-vous médicaux, si vous l’aidez avec ses finances, si vous l’aidez à se laver ou à se vêtir, etc. Vous n’avez pas à partager le même domicile pour être considéré comme un proche aidant. À propos du programme « Outils puissants à l’intention des proches aidants » Depuis les débuts du programme, une multitude de recherches, d’évaluations et de modifications ont eu lieu au fil des ans afin qu’il demeure pertinent et efficace. Il a été démontré que les six semaines de formation ont un effet positif sur la santé des proches aidants, et ce, tant pour des groupes en milieu rural, des minorités ethniques ou des adultes qui prennent soin d’un parent âgé, d’un conjoint ou d’un partenaire, ainsi que pour des proches aidants à différentes étapes de leur rôle ou dont les conditions de vie, la situation financière et le niveau de scolarité sont variés.

Les résultats des évaluations remplies par les participants indiquent que le programme a grandement contribué à améliorer : l’adoption de comportements qui contribuent à bien prendre soin de soi-même (faire plus d’exercice, avoir recours à des techniques de relaxation et subir des examens médicaux); la capacité de surmonter ses émotions (diminuer la culpabilité, la colère et la dépression); l’efficacité personnelle (se montrer plus sûr de soi face aux exigences des soins à prodiguer); le recours aux ressources communautaires (utiliser davantage les services mis à leur disposition dans la communauté).

Pour une description complète du programme, consultez le site Web suivant : www.livinghealthychamplain.ca/fr/ Outilspuissantspourlessoignants

Des véhicules volés à Cornwall récupérés à Montréal

Santé Canada rappelle 15 000 souffleuses à neige

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CORNWALL, Ontario - Le Cornwall Police Service (CPS) célèbre un partenariat fructueux avec le Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM).

Le 29 décembre vers 20 heures trois véhicules, un Toyota Tacoma 2020 et 2017, et un autre véhicule non identifié, ont été volés de une résidence de Cornwall.

Trois heures plus tard, les véhicules ont été récupérés par le SPVM dans un parking souterrain de la rue St. Catherines à Montréal.

Aucun des véhicules n’a été endommagé et a été restitué à ses propriétaires.

Aucune arrestation n’a été effectuée au 3 janvier et aucun lien clair n’a été établi avec l’anneau de vol de voitures qui a été perturbé par la Police provinciale de l’Ontario (OPP) à la fin de 2019.

CANADA - Santé Canada a annoncé qu’il rappelait 15 000 souffleuses à neige en raison du risque d’explosion des jantes.

Yardworks, Yard Machines, MTD Yard Machines et les souffleuses à neige TroyBilt Series 2 Stage vendues entre 2004 et 2006 sont rappelés car leurs jantes en plastique peuvent se briser si elles sont trop gonflées, ce qui entraîne un risque de lacération ou de fractures.

Santé Canada recommande à toute personne qui estime posséder une souffleuse rappelée de cesser de l’utiliser immédiatement et de

CPS a partagé une publication Facebook de Josiane Duguay, l’une des propriétaires des véhicules volés. “*UPDATE* Todd and I just got back from downtown Montreal; 3 stolen trucks were found in an underground parking garage.

No damage to any of the vehicles. Thank you to #CornwallPoliceService for their quick response and action. “A great outcome! ,” a écrit Duguay sur Facebook.

contacter MTD Yard Machines pour obtenir des jantes de remplacement gratuites.

Les numéros de modèle suivants sont affectés et ont été vendus chez Home Depot, Rona, Home Hardware et Canadian Tire: 31AS3BAD515, 31AS3CAD516, 31BS3AAE563, 31AS3BAD516, 31AS3BB2563, 31A-3DAD529 et 31A-3AAD500.

Le mois dernier, Santé Canada a reçu 36 rapports de blessures dues à l’utilisation du produit.

Les consommateurs peuvent communiquer sans frais avec MTD au 1 (800) 668-1238 entre 8 h et 17 h. HNE du lundi au vendredi.

Lots of winter fun to discover in Cornwall and SDG The Cornwall Civic Complex will look a little bit different this month. The faceoff circles and blue lines in the Ed Lumley Arena will be replaced by curling buttons and hacks as Cornwall plays host to the 2020 Ontario Curling Championships from January 27th to February 2nd.

It’s been several decades since the Civic Complex has hosted a major curling event, and it will be well worth the wait. Some of curling’s biggest names will be in attendance, including Olympic curler Rachel Homan, four-time world champ Glenn Howard, the No. 2 world-ranked John Epping rink (featuring Cornwall’s own Mat Camm) and dozens of others who have made a name for themselves on the provincial, national and world stage.

The dual championship – the men’s Tankard and women’s Scotties Tournament of Hearts – is sure to draw a lot of visitors.

And for locals, it’s a perfect chance to be a

tourist in your own hometown!

There’s no shortage of fun events and experiences to help beat the winter blues.

Beyond curling, sports fans can look forward to visits from the Montreal Canadiens Alumni in February and the Harlem Globetrotters in March. For arts and entertainment, there’s the Aultsville Filmfest later this month along with Seaway Valley Theatre’s presentation of Mamma Mia! in February and Ryan Lalonde’s magic show in March. If food and drink is your thing, you definitely won’t want to miss the Seaway International Wine Festival this month followed by the Suds & Sap Festival and Eco Farm Days in February and the Wonderful World of Whisky Show in March.

As for outdoor fun, there is so much to experience, from big thrills at Big Ben Ski Centre to a magical skate through the forest at Countryside Adventures or snowshoeing and cross country skiing at

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With so much on tap, there’s no greater time to be a tourist in your own town! Better yet, round up some out-of-town family and

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friends and show them some of what we have to offer here in Cornwall and SDG Counties.

For more info on upcoming events and tourism news, visit www.CornwallTourism.com

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Big Ben hopeful to open early 2020

60+ Cornwall Classics qualify for Canadian Championships

SHAWNA O’NEILL

soneill@seawaynews.media

Pictured from left-to-right: Front: Dave Higgins, Leo Seguin, Earl McBean, Chris Nichol, Luc Joly and, Pierre-Paul Lamarche.

Back: Gary Herrington (Coach), Alex Herrington, Randy Conners, Geoff Smith, Harold McBride, Paul Seguin, Rick Leduc, and Robbie Bingley (Al Wagar missing due to injury).

PROVIDED BY CORNWALL CLASSICS CORNWALL, Ontario – The 60+ Cornwall Classics, sponsored by Classic Care Pharmacy, competed in a qualifying OSGA tournament that was held in Georgetown, ON. The two top teams advance to the Canadian Championships

which will be held in Kamloops, BC in August 2020.

The Classics lost in the final game to Brampton 1-0 in a hard fought game. Both teams are advancing to Kamloops.

Chris Nichol was outstanding in nets and was the team MVP.

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CORNWALL, Ontario – Locals can look forward to snapping in their ski boots and speeding down the slopes of Big Ben Ski Centre in early January of 2020.

Gary Woods, Program Coordinator with the Centre, said that it is not uncommon to open up after the holiday season due to unfavourable weather conditions. He is looking forward to seeing participants of group lessons, which are set to begin as early as January 9, if possible.

“There’s colder weather and snow forecasted for next week,” said Woods hopefully.

Woods explained that this is the second year Paris Holdings is running the Centre after taking over from long-time operators Leader Sports.

“The hill has been in operation for close to 45 years now…there’s never been a year that it has been abandoned, so not opening for the season is not an option,” he added.

According to Woods, the hill relies on a lot of natural snow as well as snow that is created for the Centre. Making that snow requires temperatures colder than -5 Celsius. Enough snow is needed to properly groom the slopes, which entails stirring the snow mixture to ensure there are no ice chunks and then covering it over the grass with a machine that is pulled behind a snowmobile.

Although skiing and snowboarding lessons are mainly geared towards younger individuals, roughly between the ages of four and 10 according to Woods, anyone can indulge in some athletic fun.

“Once they learn on this hill, they’re good to go on any hill. The slope is actually pretty steep… you should have no problem on (other) beginner or intermediate slopes,” said Woods.

Woods thanked the hill’s owner and the City of Cornwall Parks and Recreation department for their continued efforts. For more information on Big Ben Ski Centre, call 613-933-6377.

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Harold Lalonde, (Knights of Columbus Council 755) Chairman of the New Year’s Eve Ball, would like to thank everyone who attended the Ball on Dec. 31, 2019. It was a great success! Good food, good music and a good time was had by all. See you next year!

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Seen on Facebook: My husband retired after serving 39 yrs with the airforce in June.

We chose cornwall as our retirement home to be closer to our children and grandchildren.

We found a beautiful home with great neighbours. We love this city. Sure it has its drawBeautiful little Lexi relaxing in her new bed. backs like any other place you live, and we have lived in a lot of places. The people we have encountered here have been nothing but friendly. We are very easy going people and take things in stride, we are polite and courteous of other people and have had the same with people we have met. Every place has problems, it’s how you handle them and how Getting Ahead! Many people look forward you choose to live your life and treat other to the New Year for a new start on old people. Thank you Cornwall! habits.

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Serendipity Boutique is needing to expand their Volunteer Base! Volunteering at Serendipity Boutique is a fabulous way to support Maison Baldwin House and your community! Email mbhpubvol@baldwinhouse.ca or call 613-938-3903 for more information.

Just three days after Christmas, Cornwall’s lacrosse star Jacob Ruest, who plays for the Colorado Mammoths in the National Lacrosse League, scored five times in his team’s 13-11 victory over the Atlanta Swarm.

A selfless act of kindness! He listened to many a child’s gift request this “Christmas Season”. Some of them chatted, while young ones glazed in his eyes or pulled his beard.

His reindeers landed on a school roof while he waved to the children with his Ho Ho Ho and shouting “Merry Christmas” while they boarded their bus. For your relentless service to our children “Santa Ron Graham” you made a believer to many of us all over again and new ones.

Sue Beaulieu Advice to a novice: “If you’re going to try cross-country skiing, start with a small country.”

The Seaway Valley Major AA Rapids are working hard on and off the ice. They’re raising awareness for kidney donation while aiming for the Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup.

FREELANCE REPORTERS IMMEDIATE OPENING

Reporting to the editor, the main responsibilities of the Reporter are to take photos, do interviews, write news stories for the newspaper and the websites and do advertorials.

We are looking for someone available for weekend and evening coverage. A successful candidate must have a diploma in journalism or communications or equivalent experience, knowledge of the region covered and an interest in local and regional issues; and possess excellent knowledge of the Web. Attention to detail, adherence to deadlines and an ability to work as a part of a team is also a must. Bilingualism is an asset.

Any combination of equivalent education and/or experience will be considered.

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Come and enjoy “The DION Ignite the Night Snowshoe Race,” which is the only night time race in the Dion Snowshoe Running Series.The race will be held at Upper Canada Village in Morrisburg on January 12th, starting at 6:00pm. The Dion Points Series Race is 10km long, and there is also a 5km Challenge. Both men and women can participate and the top three winners will take home a medal.​ There will also be door prizes and places to stay warm when there is no racing. For more information or to register, please visit: http://tiny.cc/v8c46y

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Saturday, January 18 at 6 pm at Ramada Cornwall. Enjoy amazing wines, beers and spirits from around the world, great food and live entertainment at the 17th annual Seaway International Wine Festival at Ramada Cornwall. Roughly 20 drink vendors will be on hand and the entertainment will be provided by Montreal’s Shaharah and Nicole Coco Thompson. It’s a perfect way to beat the winter blues and celebrate a new year with friends and family!

January 18, 2020 at 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm at the Nav Centre (1950 Montreal Rd). Come and witness a Super Fight presented by the Seaway Valley Wrestling and Destiny World Wrestling. On January 18th “The Villain” Marty Scurll will be defending his Destiny Championship here at the NAV CENTRE. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online via ticket zone.

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Enjoy classical organ music in a divine setting with Nativité Recitals. The performance will be held on Sunday, January 19th at 2:30 pm at Nativité Co-Cathedral (220 Montreal Road) featuring the talented Maria Gajraj.

Admission is free with a suggested donation of $10.

JOKE OF THE WEEK

A duck goes into a furniture store and says If you’d have told me that the New England Patriots would be out after the first round of ‘got any duck food?’

The guy at the counter says, ‘sorry, we don’t the playoffs, to the Tennessee Titans, I would have called you a liar. On the other hand, at sell duck food’.

The little duck walks out. least the Super Bowl will be a lot more interThe next day, same duck, same guy. ‘Got esting this year. any duck food?’

‘Sorry little duck, I told you yesterday, no Regarding the Scuttlebutt item “Anyone else getting these.....” It’s fairly easy to duck food here. ‘ The duck walks out. explain. By calling you at these times they are Next day, again, ‘got any duck food?’ hoping to get you when you are not 100% The guy says ‘No! we don’t sell duck food! awake and thus can make not so smart deciand if you come in here again I’m gonna nail sions like falling prey to scammers. your feet to the floor!’

The duck walks out. next day, duck walks in.

Quote of the Week - “Anger or hatred is like a fisherman’s hook. It is very important for us ‘Got any nails? ‘ The guy says ‘what?... no’. to ensure that we are not caught by it.” ‘...got any duck food?’

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Williamstown toasts 2020 with Hogmanay NICK SEEBRUCH

nseebruch@seawaynews.com

WILLIAMSTOWN, Ontario – For the sixth year, the Glengarry Nor’Westers and Loyalist Museum in Williamstown opened its doors in partnership with the Williamstown Fire Department for a traditional Scottish Hogmanay.

“New Year’s Eve or Hogmanay is the most popular holiday in Scotland,” said Joyce Lewis of the Glengarry Nor’Westers and Loyalist Museum. “There are many traditions associated with this mostly featuring fire, traditional music, special meals and first footing after the bells have rung in the new year. Because of the strong Scottish heritage we have here in

Glengarry, we decided that a party to celebrate Hogmanay would be a great community event and it has proved to be a very popular night out for the whole family.”

The Hogmanay featured wagon rides from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Music was provided by Rob Taylor on the accordion and David McPhee on the fiddle.

There was a delicious spread of food that included a Scotch Broth, cheese, oatcakes, sherry trifles and of cookies.

The evening was capped off by a fireworks display provided by the Williamstown Fire Department.

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South Stormont accepting nominations for volunteer awards SHAWNA O’NEILL

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SOUTH STORMONT, Ontario – The deadline to nominate a resident of South Stormont for the Fran Laflamme Volunteer of the Year Award, and the newly announced Youth Volunteer of the Year Award, is quickly coming up on Saturday, Feb. 1.

“In 2001, the Township of South Stormont created the annual (award)…to recognize exceptional individual volunteerism that supports the efforts of Council and also leaves a lasting impact on the lives of other Township residents,” read a statement about the award in an official Council document.

The coveted award is named after the first President of the Lost Villages Historical Society. Laflamme was also known as the first to coin the term ‘Lost Villages’ to describe the communities that were submerged during the implementation of the St. Lawrence Seaway.

“Fran LaFlamme is a former teacher, Township Councillor and the first President of the Lost Villages Historical Society,” said Kevin Amelotte, Director of Parks and Recreation. “She was widely recognized throughout the community for her volunteerism, as such the award was named in her honour.”

The application must detail what services

were provided by the volunteer to a non-profit, as well as how this individual acted without intent of personal gain and performed beyond expectation. The amount of service hours volunteered, as well as how the individual’s actions positively impacted the Township must also be specified.

This year will also see the first opportunity to recognize a youth in the community for their volunteer efforts.

“The recipient of the 2019 Fran LaFlamme Volunteer of the year, and also the newly created 2019 Youth Volunteer of the Year awards will be presented at the South Stormont Volunteer Appreciation Gala scheduled to take place at the South Stormont

Community Hall on Friday, April 17, 2020,” said Amelotte. The event coincides with National Volunteer Week.

Last year, Ken McDonald was the proud recipient of the 2018 Fran Laflamme Volunteer of the Year Award.

“Nominations received and reviewed, within a five-year window and not selected for the award, will also be considered as part of the annual selection process,” read a statement in a Council document.

Award nomination forms are available at the South Stormont Township office.

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Summerstown Trails celebrate 50th season

South Glengarry councillor Stephanie Jaworski, South Glengarry mayor and SDG warden Frank Prevost, MPP Jim McDonell, SDG Tourism Director Nick Seguin, Raisin Region Conservation GM Richard Pilon, current FOTST President Vic Leroux and First FOTST President Martin Bowman pose in front of the new banner commemorating the 50th Anniversry of activities at the Summerstown Trails. Submitted photo.

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trails, but also to ensure that the public had the chance to experience them for themselves.

“Current FOTST president Vic Leroux thanked the many partners and sponsors of the Summertown trails, noting recent initiatives including the adding of skate skiing and fat biking activities, the addition of new trails, new grooming equipment to better deal with the changing weather conditions, the construction of a new parking lot adjacent to

C.R. 27, etc.,” the FOTST press release went on to say.

The Summerstown Traisl consist of 18 km of groomed XC ski trails for both classic and skate skiing, and a separate network of 11 km of snowshoe and groomed fat bike trails.

The trails are open seven days a week free of charge.

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SUMMERSTOWN, Ontario – The Friends of the Summerstown Trails (FOTST) happily celebrated the 50th season of the trails on their 2020 opening day on Sunday, Jan. 5.

Sunday saw 150 people come out to enjoy the trails in mild weather, and to celebrate opening day and the anniversary, FOTST offered free equipment rentals.

“Martin Bowman, FOTST first president, recalled the work and community spirit of the many volunteers, mostly neighbours of the Summerstown Forest who kept the trails going for the better part of 35 years. With few resources and often using their own personal snowmobiles, these people groomed and maintained the trails, often facing much adversity,” said FOTST in a press release.

When FOTST formed 10 years ago, it did so not just with the goal of maintaining the