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Three Cornwall officers nominated for Police Services Hero of the Year Awards

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CORNWALL, Ontario – The Police Association of Ontario (PAO) has released its list of nominees for the 2021 Police Services Hero of the Year Awards, and three Cornwall Police Service (CPS) officers are among the 18 names in this year’s nominations.

Officers Casey MacGregor, Austin Clark, and

Travis Bergeron are all up for the prestigious award that recognizes community involvement and going above and beyond the call of duty.

“As principal of a Secondary School, I have had the pleasure of working closely with Cornwall’s Constable Casey MacGregor these past several years, and the photo included with this submission speaks volumes to Casey’s true character. Casey is a cheerleader and champion for our community youth! As

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principal, I have witnessed Constable MacGregor go above and beyond his role as a police officer, to become a mentor, positive role model and caregiver to some of our neediest and most vulnerable students,” reads a statement from an unnamed Cornwall high school principal.

“Cornwall Cst. Austin Clark always goes above and beyond to make civilians feel comfortable with law enforcement, which in today’s world has become increasingly difficult. A true hero doesn’t always need to do something extraordinary like save someone’s life. But being a caring, respectful voice regardless of the circumstances is also heroic and is why Cst. Austin Clark deserves this award,” reads a statement about Officer Clark’s nomination.

“Constable Travis Bergeron is an exemplary display of what a police officer should be. He is respectful, professional and amazing at what he does. He adjusts his level when speaking to different audiences. He is a great ambassador for the City of Cornwall and my family feel safe when he’s on duty. Thanks for ALL that you do to protect the citizens of this city,” Officer Bergeron’s nomination statement reads.

Nominations for Police Services Hero of the Year Awards remain open until March 15 with winners being announced in June.

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Council passes budget with an average tax increase of $72.78 per household nseebruch@seawaynews.media

CORNWALL, Ontario – In the waning minutes of Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, Cornwall City Council passed this year’s municipal budget, resulting in an average increase of 2.83 per cent or $72.78 per household.

Council reviewed the budget for three days, and a total of roughly 20 hours for one of the more challenging budgets the council has faced.

“This is the first Zoom budget meeting I’ve ever gone through and I hope I never go through another one,” said Councillor Glen Grant. “I think the residents will accept this budget, and if they don’t they can call us and we will explain to the best of our abilities.”

This was the first budget process to be conducted entirely virtually.

“This was a very difficult budget,” said

Councillor Claude McIntosh. “I didn’t support most of Eric’s motions or Justin’s but I appreciate the work they did they clearly did their homework.”

Both councillors Eric Bergeron and Justin Towndale put forward a series of motions to defund or fund in different ways, a series of capital projects in the budget, most of which did not pass.

For the second year in a row, Councillor Bergeron voted against supporting the budget.

At issue was how information on the operating budget was provided to Council.

At the council meeting on Jan. 25, Bergeron had put forward a motion asking that the city’s operating budget be presented line-by-line in the same way as the capital budget.

Council narrowly rejected the motion, with those opposed stating that any information that council could want about that budget was

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the sacrifices that residents have made during the pandemic. “To you, this is why we are here. This is why we do the work we do.

Because of you. I’m very proud of the City of Cornwall employees as well who have stepped up during this year of the pandemic. It is remarkable in the sense that it is not a COVID budget, it is not a COVID budget, but it was conceived with COVID in mind. It has never been done before. We lose sight of that.”

The final vote on the budget saw councillors Claude McIntosh, Glen Grant, Todd Bennett, Syd Gardiner, Carilyne Hébert, Elaine MacDonald and Mayor Bernadette Clement voting in favour and councillors Eric Bergeron, Dean Hollingsworth, Justin Towndale and Maurice Dupelle voting against.

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Councillor Bergeron was not alone in his opposition, councillors Dean Hollingsworth, Maurice Dupelle and Towndale joined him in voting against the budget.

“In this case, I feel that most of my motions were rejected in the most part. I have troubles with this budget in much in the way as councillors Bergeron and Hollingsworth,” said Towndale.

Councillor Dupelle opposed the average 2.83 per cent increase per household.

That being said, Council debated removing various items from the budget in excess of five hours and found a whopping 0.06 per cent in savings.

“My first message is to residents of Cornwall. I’ve never been more proud to be a member of council or Mayor than this past year,” said Mayor Bernadette Clement, citing

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Active time of year for coyotes in region NICK SEEBRUCH

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CORNWALL, Ontario – You may have seen posts on social media from residents claiming to have seen coyotes in the City of Cornwall.

The Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) told Seaway News that this is an active time of the year for this larger member of the Canis genus.

“Coyotes are very adaptable. Individuals, pairs, or families may be observed living within or on the boarders of urban/suburban areas,” reads a statement from the RRCA. “Coyotes are generalists by nature, meaning that they can utilize and thrive in multiple habitats and have a varied diet. Natural or naturalized landscapes within an urban setting (such as wooded areas, parks, and ravines) can provide coyotes with the shelter, food and other resources they require.”

As recently as Feb. 6, a resident wrote on Facebook that they witness what they described as a “large wolf” in the area of Walton and Louisa St. On Feb. 2 someone on Facebook stated that they witnessed two coyotes near Seguin Patate around the Marlborough and Tenth St. area.

The RRCA stated that when confronted with a coyote that a person should stay calm, and not approach.

“The resident should keep their distance and stay calm,” the RRCA states. “They should not approach or feed the animal and secure any unleashed pets. In general, coyotes will be more afraid of you than you should be of them and they will run away. If the coyote appears to be overly curious or aggressive, it is best to back away calmly and slowly, not turn your back, and make yourself appear bigger and more aggressive by waving your arms and making noises.”

The RRCA encourages people who see coyotes within the city limits to report them to the municipality or the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF).

“Municipalities are responsible for deciding on and taking appropriate actions when human-wildlife encounters create ongoing conflict situations on municipal property, and can also take action on private property with the permission of the landowner,” the RRCA statement goes on to read.

For more information on reporting coyotes, please visit the MNRF website.

As of Monday, Feb. 8 neither the RRCA, the City of

Cornwall By-Law office, or the Cornwall Police Service have received reports of coyote sightings.

The RRCA offered the following advice to keep pets and property safe from coyotes: 1. Supervise your pet while it is outside on your property.

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Take a look at the budget NICK SEEBRUCH

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Cornwall City Council passed the 2021 budget after three days and roughly 20 hours of deliberation. This year, both councillors and the general public alike had more information than ever at their disposal on this budget, but there are still some areas of improvement.

The draft budget document was available for the public to view on the city website and the full three days of budget deliberations was broadcast by YourTV on YouTube.

I think however that the City needs to spend more time talking about the Operating Budget during the year.

The Operating Budget is where you find items like salaries, purchase of goods, rent, debt, insurance, etc. The Capital Budget covers items like roads and other building projects and the purchasing of big-ticket items, like a Zamboni.

One week prior to the beginning of budget deliberations, Councillor Eric Bergeron put forward a motion asking that the Operating Budget be presented line-by-line, like the Capital Budget, but this was narrowly defeated.

Those who voted against the motion stated that it was too short notice to have administration prepare such a lengthy presentation, and that councillors have all of the information they need about the Operating Budget at their fingertips, which is correct on both

counts.

What I think councillors need to consider however, is how this information is presented to the public. Yes, all of this information is available online and a summary was presented to council during budget deliberations, but I feel like not many members of the public watch budget meetings, and there is some key information in there that I think people need to understand.

For example, did you know that City administration cut over 22,000 paid part-time hours in the 2021 budget in response to the COVID19 pandemic? At the same time, they added 12 full-time employees and one contract worker.

Additionally, while staffing makes up 46 per cent of the Operating Budget, the area that saw the biggest increase was insurance expenses, which rose by 25 per cent this year.

The City of Cornwall has come a long way in terms of transparency and presentation of their finances in recent years, but I think bi-annual, or quarterly presentations by the Chief Financial Officer into the Operating Budget might help to further connect taxpayers with where their money is going.

There were four councillors who voted against the 2021 budget, two because they felt they didn’t have a deep enough dive into the Operating Budget, which I don’t feel is fair.

Chief Financial Officer Tracey Bailey did go over in detail the city staffing compliment, the

rising insurance costs, and the municipal debt at the first budget meeting last Monday.

My concern however is that this information is not reaching the vast majority of taxpayers.

After Seaway News published its story on the 2021 average residential tax increase, there were still residents who left comments stating that they believed that all city administration and council did was raise their salaries and that they don’t provide any services, which completely misses the picture.

The 2021 budget overall, was a good one.

There may have been a few things that I would have voted to cut here or there from the Capital Budget, but nothing that would have saved a huge amount of dollars. The budget is not the problem though, it is the public’s perception of the budget and perception matters.

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Even if the budget was the best dollar-forvalue budget the city had in its history, there still would be councillors who would vote against it if it was perceived as being unpopular so they can claim the title of “Crusader” for the Cornwall taxpayer. The taxpayer, as the bankrollers of council and city administration should understand for themselves where their money is going. Believing that their tax dollars are going to waste is a shame and incorrect, but it is the city’s responsibility to correct that perception. As long as there is a sizeable chunk of the public who believes that their money is being wasted, than there is still work to be done on how the municipal budget is perceived.

What did you think of this year’s budget?

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

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Why should anyone volunteer to preserve our heritage?

City Councils budget meeting (on February 3rd) left me extremely disappointed.

Locomotive #17 will be moved to Smith Falls at the cost of $50,000 (which the City of Cornwall will be paying — instead of using these funds to refurbish and move the locomotive within our own city.)

Councillor MacDonald made some comments suggesting that no volunteers or groups came forward to fundraise for the Locomotive, and I would like to respond to her claims. How in the world could anyone be expected to come forward to help, when our own council did not know the fate of the locomotive. I would also like to note that a local business who can and was willing to refurbish the train within the original estimated budget came forward to help, and that was quickly

dismissed by those who were not in favour of keeping the locomotive.

My question for the six councillors who voted in favour of this relocation, is why should historical groups like Heritage Cornwall bother volunteering their time? Why should these groups bother putting in the effort to research, designate, and present to council why they believe something is historically important, when it is so obvious that the majority of the people who sit around our council table clearly do not care about our heritage. Having been a member of Heritage Cornwall for several years, and having worked on a designation myself, I can tell you it is months of work and research. To hear the City of Cornwall’s Division Manager for Municipal Works state, “There’s a heritage designation

on the property where the locomotive sits that could probably be easily rescinded through a council resolution” is such an insult to those who dedicate their time and efforts into commemorating and preserving our history.

So my question once again to the six councillors who voted against keeping the locomotive in our city, is why should anyone bother volunteering in the name of heritage? Why should Heritage Cornwall ever consider designating something in our city again, when their efforts are so clearly unappreciated.

You insulted those who put forth the efforts to preserve the locomotive, and you stomped over the efforts of a previous council who unanimously voted in favour of protecting this piece of history. I sincerely cringe at the

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thought of having another piece of our heritage being in jeopardy, with the decision of its fate being at your mercy.

“Let’s face it, the old cliché was that if you wanted to get rid of a building in Cornwall, just put a heritage designation on it.” – Councillor Dean Hollingsworth.

I want to personally thank Mayor Bernadette, and councillors Carilyne Hébert, Justin Towndale, Dean Hollingsworth, and Maurice Dupelle for trying to salvage this important piece of Cornwall’s story. Thank you for all of your efforts.

Sara Racine, Cornwall’s Little Historian Cornwall, Ontario

Officer cheated death, not once but twice Claude McIntosh Mac’s Musings

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Street and Montreal Road.

One of the men said there was a blue flash and fire when he lit a match to start a fire in a stove.

It took five attempts by the two men to force open a basement door jammed shut by the explosion. They suffered burns to their face and hands. Seven other residents managed to flee the fire.

The building was levelled by the blaze.

Seven other tenants escaped unharmed.

Natural gas was ruled out as the cause.

Rheal Beauchemin, 12, of 40 Albert St., was walking past the building when it exploded. He was cut by flying glass.

ALSO IN FEBRUARY 1961 - The City Smoke Shop on Second Street East and upstairs apartments were heavily damaged by an early-morning fire on Feb 27.

Ten people were left homeless. On same day fire fighters battled a blaze at 127 Prince Albert St. that left two families homeless. An investigation was under way into a fire at the American Grill, 3 Montreal Rd., on Feb. 22 that damaged the restaurant and upstairs apartments. On Feb. 25 a two-storey home on Oliver Lane was destroyed by fire. In all, fire fighters battled five major fires in an eight-day period. ... Plans for the new YM-YWCA building on Fifth Street East called for a possible third floor (it was never added) for residences. ... Brian Francis of St. Lawence High School and Jean-Paul Marchand of Cornwall Classical College placed second and third in the regional secondary school public speaking finals. ...

Cornwall Ironmen downed Brockville Flyers 9-4 in a Cornwall Junior Hockey League game. Lionel Gosselin, Jacques Matte and Norm McMartin had two goal apiece. Ken Duffy, Gilles Leger and Elmer Cain had one each. ... Cornwall Collegiate Raiders won the EOSSA senior basketball title with a 27-26 win over

Queen Elizabeth Collegiate of Kingston.

John Morgan led the Raiders with 15 points. The win gave the Raiders the two-game, total-points final 93-70. ...

The “Tornados’ band was playing at Cap’s Inn in Massena.

SEEN AND HEARD This piece of financial advice from a retired accountant: The five members of council who voted to cancel the 2021 stipend increase and might be struggling with the horrible thought of having to take the increase can donate the money to the City of Cornwall (aka taxpayers). This will help drive down the 74 cents the pre-approved increase adds to the average 2021 property tax bill of about $2,800 to 35.8 cents, for which taxpayers will be forever grateful at election time.

Plus, the donors will get a tax receipt. ...

Strong, unflinching leadership comes to mind when I think of Pierre Trudeau.

When I think of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the opposite comes to mind.

In this case, the apple fell far from the tree. ... Oreste Aiello, better known as Mustache Joe, who died last week at age 74, was the face of the local restaurant industry.

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When Const. Ford McGillis of the Cornwall Police Department cheated death after being shot point-blank in the chest on Christmas Day 1962 it wasn’t his first brush with the grim reaper while on duty.

A year earlier, on Feb. 10, 1961, McGillis was in the passenger seat of a cruiser that was struck broadside by a speeding stolen vehicle pursued by the OPP in front of the Parkway Hotel on Vincent Massey Drive. Seconds before the stolen car slammed into the passenger side of the cruiser, which the driver Const. Yvon Cardinal had turned sideways in an attempt to stop the fleeing car, McGillis jumped from the vehicle.

The OPP cruiser, only yards behind the stolen car, plowed into the tangled wreckage.

Const. Cardinal was taken to hospital with a concussion. Nobody else was injured. The four youths in the stolen car were arrested.

Insp. Earl Landry told the StandardFreeholder that McGillis would have been killed if he had not been able to get out of the cruiser. *********** Two four-year-olds were pulled from the St. Lawrence River just west of Howard Smith Paper Mill on Feb. 12, 1961 after they fell through the ice several feet from shore.

One of the mothers, Mrs. Richard Silmser, rushed to the bank from her nearby home after a neighbour spotted the children, Gail Granger and Richard Silmser Jr., playing on the ice just before the ice broke under them. Crawling

across the ice on her stomach, she managed to reach the children who were clinging to the edge of the ice and pulled one of them free.

A neighbour, George Granger, uncle of one of the children, also crawled out on the ice and managed to help an exhausted Mrs. Silmser pull the other child out.

Miraculously, neither child was injured.

Firefighters called to the scene said the heavy overcoats the children were wearing probably saved them by creating enough boyancy to keep them afloat. *********** A few days later, on Feb. 16 , a city police officer and Cornwall Island teen-ager took part in a dramatic rescue of three young Cornwall men who fell through the ice on the St. Lawrence River behind Cornwall Classical College.

They were crossing, at night, from Cornwall Island.

When Mike Benedict, 15, of Cornwall Island heard the screams for help from Andre Lemire, Robin Williams and Robert “Butch” Bouchard, he rushed to the river bank. Taking off his coat, he crawled out to them as they floundered in the water, clinging to the ice. Benedict used his coat to pull first Williams then Bouchard to safety. However, he struggled to pull the much bigger Lemire, who weighed 220 pounds. from the water.

Sgt. Claude Snider of Cornwall Police Department crawled from the Cornwall side of the river out to the youth, who had been in the frigid water for about 30 minutes. Using a large tree limb, he managed to pull the youth up on the ice. *********** Brothers Alexander and Eugene Cayer managed to flee their residence after the house was rocked by an explosion on Feb. 19, 1961 and engulfed in flames. The two were in the basement of the two-storey, brick tenement at Guy

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4 at-home Valentine’s Day date ideas 3. THE SPA DATE Pamper each other with massages, then share a scented bubble bath. Wear fluffy bath­robes and slippers while giving each other facials and manicures. Indulge in these luxuries while sipping on champagne, eating strawberries and listening to relaxing music.

Would you rather spend Valentine’s Day at home this year? If so, there are many ways to make the occasion memorable. Here are a few ideas.

1. THE DINNER DATE Cook a meal together or order food for pick-up or delivery. Though a traditional sit-down dinner by candlelight can be nice, consider something more frivolous like sharing fondue, making heart-shaped pizzas or having a living room picnic.

4. THE GAMING DATE Put the emphasis on fun by spending the evening playing chess, checkers, cards and other tabletop games. Alternatively, plug in your console of choice and have a video game marathon. For dinner, order pizza and pair it with beer, wine or pop.

No matter how you choose to celebrate Valentine’s Day, make sure to set aside your phone and other distractions while you’re with your sweetheart.

This will allow you to make a deeper connection and more thoroughly enjoy the moment.

2. THE MOVIE DATE Set it apart from a regular night in front of the TV by lighting candles and laying out extra blankets and pillows. Serve popcorn topped with fine herbs and cheeses, upscale chocolates and candies as well as chilled champagne or cocktails. Watch a romantic flick or the first movie you saw together as a couple.

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Kinsmen Club of Cornwall held there monthly Kinsmen meeting on Zoom Monday night while supporting area local business, pictured are Kinsmen enjoying a slice of piazza from one of 24 local restaurants used by members. restaurants at our meeting plus members who could not make it are ordering in a pizza this week .

Since 1933, the Cornwall Kinsmen Club has raised funds through a range of activities and invested these funds in order to meet the Community’s Greatest Needs. These needs change from year to year and thus we adjust

the flow of funds accordingly. Regular events like Pizza Party and Kinsmen TV Bingo help us support our community.

Kinsmen enjoyed pizza from East Side Mario, Cornwall BBQ, Olympia, Napoleon, Philos, Lancaster Pizza, Pizza Hut, Schnitzel, Northend, Riverside, King George, Pizza Pizza, Domino’s, 2for1,Ruddy’s, and Little Caesars.

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Isn’t winter the best? Walking to work in the snow, with my glasses fogged up by my mask, has made for some interesting frosty mornings.

Winter is a tricky time for snow removal, waste collection, and overnight parking. So let’s try to make this fun – in between each rule reminder, I’ll offer a suggestion for some fun you can have this season.

1. Parking your car on or across sidewalks is a no. It blocks sidewalk plows, and more

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importantly, it gets in the way of pedestrians who want to travel safely off the road.

2. Take a walk in Lamoureux Park this winter! We’re keeping the paths there regularly salted and plowed.

3. Parking your car on-street overnight is also a no. From 1 a.m. to 7 a.m., park it in the driveway or a rented lot.

4. Take a drive to Guindon Park! There’s plenty of parking, and plenty to explore, including trails for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and fatbiking.

5. Everyone deserves a safe work environment, right? The contractor cannot collect garbage and recycling placed on a snowbank.

It’s a hazard for the crew. Set your waste in a shovelled-out area of your driveway.

6. Thanks to the watering and shovelling efforts of our volunteers, there are outdoor rinks across the City for you to enjoy! Visit www.Cornwall.ca/winter for locations and

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7. The waste collection contractor also cannot dig around in the snowbank for your waste. If it snows overnight, be sure to pull your bags and bins up and out of the snow so they’re clearly visible.

8. Luckily, all this snow has created ideal conditions for our snowman challenge. Find us on Facebook to see the full album of photos. You can also check out a snow dragon named Myrtle in Lamoureux Park – she’s the creation of Akwesasne artist Ryan Hill.

9. One more health and safety note – give plows lots of space on the road. Don’t pass on the right, don’t tailgate, and do give them a wave when you see them working at all hours of the day and night!

Winter will be over before we know it. Soon, I’ll be reminding you about leaf and yard waste collection, grasscycling, and outdoor pools. Stay tuned!

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CORNWALL, Ontario - It is said that National Pizza Day seeks to appreciate the baked flatbread typically topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. Pizza is believed to have been invented in Naples, Italy around the 10th century. It has grown to become one of the most popular foods in America.

In Cornwall we have many pizzerias, local and family run and national brands, plus many restaurants and outlets that serve up great tasting “pie” , round and square, small to exlarge and several places you can buy by the piece.

The Kinsmen Club of Cornwall, who for the past 14 years has brought the community the annual “Pizza Party” to showcase usually 8 different pizzerias every year, held a community pizza “zoom meeting” on Monday night to help local business while celebrating National Pizza Day. “Kinsmen miss holding our annual Pizza Party as this will be year 2 we had to cancel due to covid-19 protocols , but we are not taking any risks by gathering people in any form says Kinsmen President JM LeMoeligou. “ we will wait until its safe then hold the biggest party yet”…we will celebrate together and let the pies roll”. In the meantime its lets help those who help us. The members all ordered from different outlets and we had over 20

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 14 TO 20, 2021 ARIES: You might be faced with unexpected expenses. Fortunately, you’ll get something worthwhile in return. And with the right negoti­ ations, you’ll come out on the other side in pretty good shape.

TAURUS: You might expect to have a very quiet week, but the opposite awaits. Things will get quite hectic, with plenty of unexpected twists along the way. Fortunately, you’ll also enjoy yourself.

GEMINI: Some big changes will start to take place in your personal and professional life.

You’ll need to learn how to relax under these new circumstances in order to lower your stress level.

CANCER: You’ll start to build a more active social life, perhaps online. You’ll have quite a few friends who’ll encourage you to sign up for an art class, yoga session or other type of well­ ness activity with them.

LEO: Your boss will hand you a promotion on a silver platter. Even if you’re short on time, you’ll be motivated to take on new personal and professional projects.

VIRGO: A getaway will likely be plan­ned soon.

You’ll finally be in the mood to celebrate, which will prompt you to organize a party. You’ll also discover a new spiritual approach to life.

LIBRA: A particular situation could up­set your peace of mind. All you need to do is trust those close to you in order to rediscover your love for life. It might be time to rein in your suspicion of others.

SCORPIO: You need to weigh the pros and cons before you make a decision. It’s possible you’ll be asked a lot of questions you can’t an­ swer. This will leave you fee­ling rather per­ plexed.

SAGITTARIUS: You’ll have a lot of little things to take care of at home and at work. Fortunately, you’ll feel a sense of ac­ complishment for having completed all the tasks you kept putting off.

CAPRICORN: There are some big projects co­ ming up at home. Your love life could take a whole new turn after an interesting conversa­ tion. A birth might soon be announced in the family.

AQUARIUS: This is sure to be an eventful week. You’ll have to work overtime and take care of some family responsibilities before you can even think about ha­ving fun.

PISCES: If you renovate or redecorate your home, you’ll manage to find some great deals and your pro­perty value will increase si­gni­ ficantly. Don’t hesitate to ask for a raise at work.

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Vers l’annulation de la semaine de relâche en Ontario?

ONTARIO - Le gouvernement ontarien évalue actuellement l’idée d’annuler la semaine de relâche pour les élèves d’Ottawa et du reste de la province.

Le ministre de l’Éducation Stephen Lecce a demandé au médecin hygiéniste en chef de la province, le Dr David Williams, d’étudier la possibilité de garder les élèves et les enseignants à l’école au cours de la semaine de relâche pour réduire le nombre de

déplacements et ainsi, la transmission de la COVID-19.

La semaine de relâche est prévue du 15 au 19 mars en Ontario.

Stephen Lecce attend les recommandations du Dr David Williams la semaine prochaine.

Le ministre a aussi noté que sa décision sera prise exclusivement en fonction des conseils des experts en santé publique.

«Le contraire à Noël» D’ailleurs, le médecin hygiéniste en chef de l’Est ontarien, le Dr Paul Roumeliotis, en a fait

la suggestion, la semaine dernière. la tranche d’âge entre 11 et 13 ans, par «À moins que les enfants restent à la mai- exemple.»

Les écoles du nord de l’Ontario sont son et que les parents les gardent à l’intérieur durant la semaine de relâche pour qu’ils ne ouvertes depuis le 11 janvier, et celles d’Otse mélangent pas avec d’autres enfants, ce tawa et de l’Est ontarien accueillent les élèves ne sera pas un problème, mais nous avons vu et les enseignants depuis lundi. le contraire à Noël. Les chiffres se sont vraiCet article a été initialement écrit et publié Equipe psychosocial 5-21.qxp_Layout 1 2021-02-02 10:24 AM Page 1 ment multipliés en termes de positivité pour dans Le Droit.

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We thought we would take this month to talk about two more of our programs that have been adapted to the current situation

and the virtual world! During the school year we have a our In-School Mentoring Program which is a one to one encouragement program offered to students in grades 1-8 that gives the children an opportunity to benefit from a relationship with a reliable adult for the duration of the school year. Our ISM program has been a challenge this year but we have started bridging the gap between youth and mentors with the launch of our Virtual Mentorship program. Students who have participated in our ISM program in the past have been offered an opportunity to connect with

one of our field placement student mentors.

We are thinking creatively about many ways to adapt our fun activities to remote connections. Another program that we needed to adapt this year was our GoGirls! program that is usually and afterschool program for girls ages 12-14 that encourages participation in physical activity, healthy eating choices, and the development of positive self image. Starting in January we were able to partner our two field placement students and a volunteer to facilitate our first Virtual Go Girls. Many changes have been inspired

by the current pandemic and not all of them are negative. We have moved some of our consent forms to a contactless, secure digital web form. We can now perform surveys, submit anonymous questions and have interactive quizzes for our group members. This gives our participants the anonymity needed to ask the embarrassing questions and have them answered by our trained facilitators.

We’d also like to remind the community of our upcoming virtual Tim Horton’s Bowl for Kid’s sake with information being found for that on our website. Stay safe everyone.

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3501 THOMAS ST Beautiful 3 bdrm, 2 bathroom bungalow in Rosedale Terrace. Large kitchen w/loads of cupboards, sunroom, main floor laundry, finished rec room and large detached garage.

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19159 HAY RD Lovely 3+1 bedroom bungalow on a 1/2 acre lot. This country home is serviced by Cornwall Electric. The main floor features gleaming hardwood floors, open concept living/dining room, eat-in kitchen, 3 good size bedrooms & 4 piece bathroom. $299,900 MLS®1223888 FAYE ALLOTT 613-571-9605

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NEW PRICE COUNTRY RETREAT, EAST HAWKESBURY

1925 COUNTY ROAD 18 4 bdrm home, 2 car garage, 40 acres. Beautiful views, heated pool.

Home features modern kitchen, sunroom, office, formal living & dining rms. Large bdrms including master bdrm, ensuite bath. Lower level has lg recreation rm, workshop.

Horse/storage barn. Very private. $1,095,000 MLS®1220862 HELEN MACLEOD 613-678-8260

ALL BRICK 4 BEDROOM BUNGALOW IN A QUIET NEIGHBOURHOOD

1324 NOTRE DAME ST, CORNWALL This 2 + 2 home is loaded with updates and offers an open concept spacious layout. Front foyer pillared entrance with coat closet. Plenty of kitchen cupboards and counter space that opens to the dining area. Great location. Schools, parks and other amenities close by. $319,000 MLS®1225195 JEN BLAIR MANLEY 613-551-4133

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1625 CHARLES ST, CORNWALL This move in ready, 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home is located in one of the city’s most desired and mature neighbourhoods. Close to schools and many amenities. $464,500 MLS®1222480 JEN BLAIR MANLEY 613-551-4133

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2305 WATSON CRES This up and coming stylish 2 +1 semi located in one of Cornwall’s most desirable neighbourhoods. Close to shopping, schools and recreation. Offers presented Monday Feb 8th 7pm. (Home not exactly as shown) $395,000 MLS®1224521

2307 WATSON CRES, CORNWALL This up and coming stylish 2 +1 semi located in one of Cornwall’s most desirable neighbourhoods. Close to shopping, schools and recreation. $395,000 MLS®1224522

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16426 CENTENNIAL DR, AVONMORE Great opportunity for a home based business. Open concept kitchen/ living space. Down a private hallway you’ll find three bedrooms with a possibility of a 4th bedroom or convert into one large bathroom. Easy commute to Cornwall and Ottawa. $238,500 MLS®1224618 JEN BLAIR MANLEY 613-551-4133

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5 PENNY LA, LONG SAULT This half acre lot is well manicured and waiting for your house plans to come to life! No rear neighbours. Treed lot at the back of property.

Municipal water service available. Only minutes to Long Sault and Cornwall. $115,000 MLS®1223995 JEN BLAIR MANLEY 613-551-4133

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Over the past week I’ve seen reports on Facebook of sightings of both coyotes and fishers. The coyotes seem to be in the northeast of Cornwall while the fishers seem to be in the western part of the city.

Reader says: We have many harmless critters roaming around the Innwood Avenue and Sugar Stick Drive area in Riverdale. However, over the past few months, I have witnessed many sightings of a fisher in our backyard and in the forest behind our house. And, recently I have seen a coyote roaming in that same forest, close to our backyard. Keep your pets safe.

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Large Heart Cake Serves 8-10 Pictured is Stormont, Dundas, South Glengarry MP Eric Duncan with Cornwall native and House of Common’s Page Nicholas Guindon on Parliament Hill. Guindon is a graduate of La Citadelle and is in his first year at Ottawa U. Keep up the great work Nick!

OPEN ‘TIL 9PM Pitt & 13th St., Cornwall 613-938-6772 Jane in Bonville says that getting Netflix and Prime movies, may not have been such a great idea. I started watching a show, at 1 and episodes just kept coming and coming. I watched till the end at 7 what a waste of time.

I no longer watch shows with episodes, movies only. I can’t wait till spring to get outside.

My son sent me a picture of daffodils in his yard in Victoria, B.C. I ran over mine with the mower a few years ago, have not seen them since....yikes

From the City of Cornwall: Consultants and City staff are looking for feedback on the draft Recreation Master Plan Update. For nearly a year, the project team has been meeting with key partners, engaging residents, and assessing current facilities and programs to develop a plan. This plan will help build a healthy community with a high quality of life for residents.

Visit cornwall.ca for more information.

Reader says: How can so many councillors and mayor forget what they were elected for?

Why does it take so many, just to hire others to do their work at the expense of the taxpayer? It is time for change. To many councillors can’t seem to make important decisions together. There is more to the job than raising taxes.

TAX RETURN AT HOME

Reader says: Many thanks to Dr. Bacher and his team who gave me an urgent appointment on Saturday morning. Dr. Bacher found the I will pick up your papers, print the copy of your Tax Return, bring it back to you and efile it. problem within minutes and the resolution Or you can see me in my office. gave me instant relief. Many he be showered AVERAGE $SINGLE SPOUSAL with hockey blessings and a Toronto maple RETURN 40+HST $60+HST Reader says: Councillors eliminate some of leafs cup win. their responsibility’s , find that the new CALL VOJTO: $450,000 Arts & Craft Centre needs another It is Valentine’s Day this coming Sunday! $250,000 to clean asbestos out of walls & What are you and your significant other doing dig out the low basement. Who was respon- to celebrate? Skating can always be romantic, sible for this? They gave away Locomotive 17 and if you both don’t skate, then you can hang My memory has gotten so bad it has actually along with $50,000 to move it. Spent millions on to each other. One way or the other, you’ll caused me to lose my job. I’m still employed. I on unchecked projects.They raised our taxes come closer together. just can’t remember where.

2.83 %. A pretty busy week. Then they voted to accept their raise even though there’s a pandemic going on. Time for change.

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JOKE OF THE WEEK

*It’s time to STRIKE IT BIG! Bowl for Kids’ Sake…

Virtual is here!

Now you can decide WHEN, HOW and WHERE you bowl!

Get a team together – or bowl solo.

There will be prizes for the team who raises the most money, prizes for the most creative way to bowl, prizes for the most creative way to exercise and much more to come!

NOT INTO BOWLING?

choose any kind of physical activity!

Take pictures, videos, screen shots, and send them to us!

VISIT WWW.CORNWALL.BIGBROTHERSBIGSISTERS.CA FOR DETAILS!

Gary McAlear, future oldtimer hockey hall of famer, is congratulated by Jean Béliveau, NHL Hall of Famer.

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Reader says: If the City of Cornwall wants to give Locomotive 17 away plus pay the shipping, they should set it up near our museum.

If they just want to get rid of it ,which would be a dam shame, it would be best to scrap it. With the high price of scrap now would be the time.

One thing for sure is you must do something.

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Reader says: Has anybody else noticed the plow wars between sidewalk plows and road plows? Sidewalk plows clear the walkways, Road plows go by and fill them up again. The only exercise some of us can get these days is to go for a walk. Might also explain the increase costs of “slip and fall claims” that the City staff were advising is the reason for an increase in insurance premiums

Love in all Sizes

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From the Seaway Valley Theatre Company: Here’s a reminder that you have until Thursday to enter into our Valentine’s Draw for $340.00 worth of locally sourced goodies to share with you and your beloved. One for $10.00, three for $25.00, and six for $40.00. Get yours now via this link: https://bit.ly/2K2oZnk. For a complete list of the the gift basket’s contents, visit www.svtc.ca/fundraising.

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Do you have a photo with a famous athlete you’d like to share?

Email it to nseebruch@seawaynews.media for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to Boston Pizza.

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Remembering Moustache Joe NICK SEEBRUCH

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CORNWALL, Ontario – On Tuesday, Feb. 2, Cornwall lost a very recognizable face from its community. Oreste “Moustache Joe” Aiello passed away at the Cornwall Community Hospital with his family by his side. He was 74-years-old. Moustache Joe was well known in the business community, having run different ventures throughout the years including

Café Italia in Ottawa, Porto Bello Fine Dining and Moustache Joe’s Deli in Cornwall.

In 2012, Moustache Joe was recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the City of Cornwall.

“It was sad to hear of Joe’s passing. He was an iconic and well respected member of Cornwall’s business community, and much loved,” said Bob Peters, the City of Cornwall’s Division Manager for Economic Development.

Tributes to Joe were made by many members of the Cornwall community on social media. Cornwall City Councillor Justin Towndale explained that Joe gave him his first job at Porto Bello’s which lead him to find a love of cooking.

“It was always a genuine pleasure to see him when I visited home. He was a kind man, and treated his employees well. I always felt like family with him. He was known for some

flare ups, but that was due to his passion for the industry. He will be sorely missed. And the restaurant and business scene locally will never be the same without him,” Towndale’s tribute reads in part.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there will be no visitation or service, but a celebration of Joe’s life will be held at a later date.

Donations in memory can be made to Carefor Hospice Cornwall.

Three Memorable Restaurant Experiences Nick Wolochatiuk Dances with Words

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We eat to live, but sometimes eating out can add even more to life. The ‘rest’ in the word ‘restaurant’ is for the deserving cook at home.

What makes a good restaurant? The menu is important. For some, the price is of no concern. To hungry bike trippers, their call is “Just bring it on!” You can’t eat ambiance, but if it’s special, the food tastes better. The attitude of the staff is important. The setting and the circumstances of a particular dining-out make for a very special experience, too. All work together to make a restaurant meal memorable.

Blackrock Castle, Kinsale, Ireland, a sweltering day in July 1972; part of a 45-day bike trip in the UK. The open door was inviting, so we peeked in. Wiping the sweat from my brow, my eyes adjusted to the dark interior. The

coolness within was inviting. Linen-covered tables were set with sparkling crystal, silverware and candles ready to be lit. Carefully setout goblets were ready for the sommelier.

“A big mug of water with lots of ice” would be my order. I would then gaze at the River Lee down below and browse the menu.

Then reality hit me. The sight of two sweaty cyclists dressed in shorts and flashy T-shirts would have made the maître d’ roll his eyes toward the vaulted ceiling with displeasure. He would then inform us of the dress code.

Regretfully we pushed off. We had a jar of peanut butter, some Irish soda bread and a bottle of water in our panniers.

A flashback to a more recent restaurant experience: Wednesday June 6, 2018, Icefield Parkway of Alberta’s Rocky Mountains. This was part of a 55-day loop drive in our VW Westfalia, that took us as far west as Port Alberni, B.C. We’re in no way destitute, but I’m always reluctant to indulge in anything extravagant. I

just wanted to use the washroom of the Columbia Icefield Altitude Restaurant. Passing by the glass door to the restaurant, I experienced a flashback to Blackrock Castle of 46 years ago.

The menu posted on the door included no prices. Bad sign. Dining room looked somewhat up-scale. A ma ‘n pa diner it was not. At first, I took the lack of customers inside to be a bad sign, but it was off-season and just the beginning of the day.

“C’mon! Let’s give it a try!” pleaded Juliet, tugging at my sleeve. I’m delighted to admit that my reluctance was mistaken. The waitress, Jay, from Chile, was out of a book titled “The Perfect Waitress”. She was attentive, efficient, cheerful, discreet and informative. From our window table, the knockout view of the Columbia Icefield across the road was straight out of a travel brochure.

Ah yes, the food! Generous portions, creative presentation, done to a turn; the accompanying fruit had never lived in a can. Beside

Tout compris! – The Columbia Icefield Altitude Restaurant provided fine food, generous proportions, stunning view and attentive service. (Photo: by Jay, the waitress) our mugs was a bottomless thermos of delicious coffee that had just arrived from Colombia.

Back to the waitress: she wasn’t hired just for her good looks and pleasant manner. She’s also an obliging and skilled photographer.

The third memorable restaurant experience?

So many to choose from! There’s already a crunch for space this week, so I’ll share with you later.

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Stay-at-home order extended one week NICK SEEBRUCH

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ONTARIO – Premier Doug Ford announced on Monday, Feb. 8 that most of the province will remain under a stay-at-home order for one more week until Feb. 16. The stayat-home order went into effect nearly one month ago on Jan. 13 to help fight the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ford also announced adjustments to restrictions placed on businesses. Many retail businesses in the province were forced to close when Ontario entered a lockdown on Boxing Day of 2020, Dec. 26.

“Our number one priority will always be protecting the health and safety of all

individuals,families and workers across the province,” said Ford. “But we must also consider the severe impact COVID-19 is having on our businesses. That’s why we have been listening to business owners, and we are strengthening and adjusting the Framework to allow more businesses to safely reopen and get people back to work.”

Under the adjusted framework, businesses that are in a health unit region that is in the “grey zone” of the COVID-19 management levels can re-open at 25 per cent capacity as well as wearing a facemask and maintaining physical distancing.

Additionally, regions in the grey zone can

have outdoor gatherings of up-to 10 people, with restrictions, such as masks and physical distancing.

Currently, the Eastern Ontario Health Unit region which covers Cornwall, the United Counties of SD&G and PrescottRussell is in the “red zone” of the COVID19 management levels. Health units in the “grey zone” are considered to be in lockdown.

The province is introducing a so-called “emergency break” that will allow Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health and the local medical officer of health to move a health unit into the grey zone immediately if cases begin to rise rapidly.

“While we have seen some progress in our fight against COVID-19, the situation in our hospitals remains precarious and the new variants pose a considerable threat to all of us,” said Minister of Health Christine Elliott.

“As we cautiously and gradually transition out of the provincewide shutdown, we have developed an emergency brake system giving us the flexibility to contain community spread quickly in a specific region, providing an extra layer of protection,” Minister Elliott concluded.

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