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Cornwall offers beauty in all seasons, including winter. That is the theme of the new ‘Explore Cornwall’ winter guide which some Cornwall households will receive in this week’s Ad Bag. Clearly, this is not the time to be encouraging travel, but it can be a time to plan for the future. Cornwall Tourism fully supports the ongoing public health measures to combat COVID-19 and encourages everyone to continue following public health precautions such as masking, washing your hands regularly, maintaining physical distancing of 6 feet, limiting trips outside your home and staying home if you aren’t feeling well. CON’T ON PG. 2
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The new winter guide is not encouraging you to gather or travel in the present however, it does offer a change of scenery and a dose of optimism for the future. We hope local residents will use the guide to become more familiar with all of the great things we have right here in our own backyard. Use it to plan a local excursion once the time is right or – better yet – share it with out-of-town family and
Lisa Duprau, Executive Director of the Agapè Centre delivers cupcakes to the front line staff at Glen Stor Dun Lodge. Duprau is pictured here with Glen Stor Dun Lodge Administrator Steven Golden. Submitted photo.
Agapè Centre celebrates 50 years by giving back NICK SEEBRUCH
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CORNWALL, Ontario – The Agapè Centre is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and plans to give back to the community throughout the year as thanks for the decades of support. For their first act of kindness, Lisa Duprau delivered eight dozen cupcakes from the Agapè Centre to front line staff at the Glen Stor Dun Lodge longterm care facility. “The Agapè Centre is celebrating a milestone in 2021,” reads a statement from the Agapè Centre. “For 50 years, the Agapè Centre has been providing services for our most vulnerable citizens. This achievement would not have been possible
without the continued generosity of our community. In recognition of this ongoing support, 2021 will be a year of giving back and expressing our gratitude to our community with acts of kindness.” Duprau delivered the cupcakes to the Lodge on Thursday, Feb. 11. “Today, the Agapè Centre would like to recognize the essential front-line workers at Glen Stor Dun Lodge. Their dedication and commitment to the residents is to be admired. Thank you for all that you do,” the Agapè Centre statement goes on to read. The Agapè Centre is a non-profit organization and currently serves 1,400 people on a monthly basis through their food bank.
internal moving parts clean. Cheap oil will work for any vehicle but your vehicle can really benefit from the good stuff. Because engine oil is in constant contact with the many moving parts it can start to collect minor pieces of debris. An oil filter will sift these fine particles of debris out and collect them in its catch. If debris is left to build up the filter can become clogged The benefits of regular oil changes are many. In order to keep and the entire system can suffer. Changing the engine oil filter your vehicle performing optimally and to get the maximum life at least every other oil change is recommended to ensure safe from your engine, your vehicle ABSOLUTELY needs an oil and filter operation. change regularly. Why does your engine need a regular oil change? Let’s keep it simple and highlight some key facts about oil. Engine oil is a: • Lubricant – Oil, whether it is synthetic or natural is first and - Air Conditioning foremost a lubricant. After a while the oil will break down and - Exhausts lose its lubricating properties, this is natural and with almost any vehicle this will occur every 3 months of solid driving or 3,500- - Brakes - Suspensions 5,000 miles. • Coolant – Oil’s lubricating properties reduce friction and pulls - Tires heat away from the moving parts of the engine. Also most newer - Tune-ups cars have an oil cooler that pumps cooled oil back through the engine to reduce overall temperature. Ron • Cleaner – Engine oil will filter debris from the crank case and oil galleys. Most oil is also built with detergent packs which keep all 1520 Vincent Massey Dr.,Cornwall 613-932-3111
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friends and encourage them to make a plan to visit in the future once it is safe to do so. We simply ask that you enjoy the guide for what it is – a beautiful collage of all the things we have to be proud of and grateful for. Even in a lockdown, we have access to fresh air, open spaces, delicious food and unique shopping. The guide was designed in partnership with Seaway News and features a beautiful collage of images from local photographers including Lee Ladouceur, Jason McNamara, Chelsea Jodoin, Gina Dragone and Ange Waterton. An electronic version of the guide is also available (in English and French) at www. CornwallTourism.com. If you didn’t receive a copy of the guide but would like one please contact Amy Malyon, Tourism Coordinator, at amalyon@cornwall.ca to arrange delivery.
March Break to be postponed NICK SEEBRUCH
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ONTARIO – At a news conference on Thursday, Feb. 11, Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced that March Break would be postponed this year to the week of April 12 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Postponing March Break, not cancelling it, is an important way that schools can help fight community transmission,” Lecce said, connecting the cancelling of March Break with fighting community spread through holiday travel. “It is of the upmost importance that we do not travel at this time. As our chief medical officer of health, schools have been safe for kids and this will keep them that way.” Lecce also stated that there was concern around new strains of the COVID-19 virus and that the decision to postpone March Break
was made with stopping the spread of these variants in mind. New, more contagious strains of the virus that were first detected in the United Kingdom, South Africa, and Brazil have been detected this month in both Toronto and Montreal. “The decision to postpone March Break, has not been an easy one, but is the best decision to protect them from this strain,” Lecce said. This is the second year that March Break has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year, the Doug Ford government announced that March Break would be extended as the province entered its first pandemic lockdown. “I recognize that this is one more change in a year that has been so challenging for students and education staff who have worked so
Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce during a press conference on Thursday, February 11, 2021. hard. It is one made on the best advice of our to keep our schools open in our province,” public health officials to keep them safe and Lecce said.
Bowl for Kid’s Sake! Next week! NICK SEEBRUCH
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CORNWALL, Ontario – The 43rd annual Tim Hortons Bowl for Kid’s Sake kicksoff on Monday, Feb. 22, but it is a little different this year. Due to the pandemic, there will not be the annual in-person tournament, but there are still plenty of fun ways to participate and support Big Brothers/ Big Sisters Cornwall (BBBS). The fundraiser this year will run from Feb. 22 to March 8 with participants encouraged
to find creative ways to bowl at home. This year, instead of pins, how about empty water bottles? Instead of bowling with bowling balls this year, how about try snowballs? Or rolled up socks! BBBS Executive Director Ron Graham took up the challenge and got creative, bowling with a ball and chain and wooden logs as pins. This year’s honourary chair of the event is Cornwall Mayor Bernadette Clement. This year, instead of pins, how about empty water bottles? Instead of bowling with bowling
balls this year, how about try snowballs? Or rolled up socks!“I’m honoured to be chosen as honourary chair of Tim Hortons Bowl for Kids’ Sake. For the first time in 43 years, this event is going virtual,” Clement said. “Big Brothers and Big Sisters support the youth in our community through their mentorship programs. The impact that Big Brothers/ Big Sisters has on our community youth is incredible. Join me in getting the ball rolling and finding creative ways to bowl from home.” There will be prizes for the most creative bowlers, as well as prizes for the person who
raises the most money and the team that raises the most money. This year, because the event is being held virtually, there are no limits on team sizes. Big Brothers/ Big Sisters Cornwall has a few ways to facilitate virtual bowling from home, including four Wii gaming consoles that can be borrowed for bowling and an online bowling game that will be available on the Big Brothers/ Big Sisters Cornwall website. For more information, or to register, visit https://cornwall.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/ and click on “Events.”
Finding work on the frontlines pass the exam with 80% will receive a cer tificate from Ontario Healthcare Housekeeping Association. Alongside the Environmental Service training, participants will also TAL HAMBLETON receive employment support training including experience in writing resumés, job interview preparation, self-management, conflict resolution and more. Participants who complete all aspects of the program will receive an Acknowledgement of Participation from St. Lawrence College. Those who qualify for the program will be Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Refugees who are legally allowed to work in Canada, and are between 15 to 30 years of age; OR are of any age and have a self-identified disability and are not currently receiving employment insurance. Applicants must not currently be engaged in full-time educational studies or employment. Successful applicants will have paid tuition with support available for those who may need laptops, daycare or work-related attire. The EOTB will assist participants who successfully complete the training find a job and will offer employers a wage subsidy of $10 to $11 an hour for 30 to 35 hours a week for 12 weeks. Throughout those 12 weeks the EOTB will remain involved as a mentor and
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coach for the participant as they transition into their new role. Places of employment that an Environmental Service Aide can find themselves working include hospitals, long-term care facilities, schools, hotels and more. Cornwall resident Tal Hambleton found work through the EOTB as an Environmental Services Aide at the Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH). “This is the best employment experience that I’ve ever had,” Tal said. “The EOTB helped
me out big time and I feel like I’m on the right track for a successful career.” “Working at the CCH is great,” Tal added. “There have been more opportunities due to the pandemic – the scope of the department has expanded. I’m now working full-time hours and some of my co-workers have been moved into positions at long-term care facilities.” Those interested in applying to the program are asked to go to Job Zone d’Emploi or the Glengarry Inter-Agency Group for a referral to the EOTB.
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The past year has seen a growing appreciation of frontline workers. Our paramedics, Personal Support Workers, nurses, and doctors have gone above and beyond the call of duty to help keep their communities safe and healthy. The work these heroes do would not be possible however without the help they get from their fellow frontline workers in Environmental Services. Indeed, now more than ever, sanitization has become key to fighting the spread of not just the current pandemic, but other diseases as well. Whether it be in a school classroom, at a long-term care facility, or in a hospital stopping the spread of COVID-19 would not be possible without the work of Environmental Service Aides who help to keep these areas clean. The Eastern Ontario Training Board (EOTB) is now offering a four-week Environmental Service Aide training course specifically for those who want to work in the healthcare sector. The course runs from March 8 to April 5 at St. Lawrence College in Cornwall. “The course will address all aspects of the healthcare cleaning profession, the importance of proper techniques and practices to reduce the risk of infection,” reads a statement from the EOTB. The course will cover the following: housekeeping, laundry, washroom care, floor care, equipment maintenance, health and safety, infection control and professionalism. Participants who complete this content and
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RERC announces new round of hampers for those in need NICK SEEBRUCH
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CORNWALL, Ontario – The Regional Emergency Response Council (RERC) has announced a fourth round of food hampers for those in need. “Many of our referrals are coming from community agencies who have vulnerable clients in need of assistance. However, we want to ensure everyone in need has access to this support. Too many families in our region were already struggling with food insecurity and the pandemic has certainly made situations worse for many.” Carilyne Hébert, Executive Director of the Social Development Council of Cornwall and Area. Made possible by the Social Services Relief Fund, the food hampers are available to support the most vulnerable residents in Cornwall, the United Counties of SD&G and
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The old saying goes, “if you fail to plan, you are planning to fail,” and your Township Council and Staff have no intention of failing our community. The previous Strategic Plan for the Township
Akwesasne. “As this crisis drags on, and as so many in our community still struggle to make ends meet, we at the United Way/Centraide of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry are proud to be able to work with the members of the Regional Emergency Response Council and offer another round of emergency hampers to those that could use a helping hand” Juliette Labossière, Executive Director, United Way/Centraide SD&G If an individual is in need of a food hamper, they should call 613-936-0306 ext. 253 and leave a detailed message that includes their name, phone number, address and the number of people living in the household. Registration is scheduled to close at 4 p.m. on Feb. 26, but may close sooner if the demand is high. The hampers will be handed out on March 8 at the Cornwall Civic Complex. Those interested in volunteering are asked to concluded in 2020, and we must now take the time to strategize for the future! The Township of South Stormont has enlisted the help of MDB Insight to help develop a new Community Strategic Plan to provide Council with a roadmap and guide the responsible use of resources, effectiveness and efficiency in municipal service delivery and accountability. This planning process cannot be done without the valuable input from our residents and business owners, and we are eager to hear from you! The Township has developed a Community Strategic Plan Survey to obtain the input and feedback from the members of our community, and we are encouraging everyone
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SDG Warden Frank Prevost, with his daughters (from left), Kaitlyn, Samantha and Brianna, packed food for the first set of hampers that were distributed last spring. Submitted photo. contact Stephanie at the Social Development Council (SDC) at stephanie@sdccornwall.ca or call 613-936-0306 ext. 253. The RERC is a collaboration that includes over 20 local
agencies and is designed to support the community during a crisis. The RERC is co-chaired by the United Way/Centraide SDG and the SDC of Cornwall and Area.
to take the time to submit their responses. With the expected continued growth of the Township in both residential and commercial development, a strategic planning process that includes input based on Council priorities, available resources, and of course, the wants and needs of the community is critical. The Community Strategic Plan Survey is not only integral to the planning process, it is also an opportunity for the residents and business owners of South Stormont to meaningfully contribute to the process and take ownership in
how the community progresses into the future. Please, visit southstormont.ca and take the 10-minute survey to ensure your voice is heard. The survey closes Monday, February 22, 2021. Your members of Council and Staff are excited to collaboratively strategize the future of our growing community, ensuring South Stormont remains an excellent place to live, work and play. Thank you, Bryan McGillis, Mayor of South Stormont
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• Trucks with flashing blue lights are performing winter maintenance. Please give them room to work and pass with caution as visibility may be compromised with blowing snow. • Park your vehicle in your driveway, well off the road, until street and sidewalk cleaning operations are complete. This allows our crews to do their job and make the streets and sidewalks safe for everyone. Current policy states that the Public Works Department will only replace a mailbox if the post, or box has a direct hit from the Township’s snowplow. Avoid installing mailboxes where they can be damaged by plowing. Winter Parking Restrictions in Effect The snow has arrived! Please remember that no person shall park a vehicle or permit a vehicle to remain parked on any highway so as to interfere with the clearing of snow or ice from the highway at any time; or between the hours of 12:00 a.m. of one day and 7:00 a.m. of the same day between November 1 and April 1. Enforcement Action will be taken if vehicles interfere with snow removal. Winter Sidewalk Closures The Township of South Stormont would like to remind residents that only the sidewalks identified in By-law No. 2020-011 are maintained throughout the winter. All other sidewalks are considered closed from November 1, 2020 – April 1, 2021. To view the list of sidewalks that are maintained, please visit southstormont.ca/wintermaintenance or contact the Township Office at 613-534-8889 or info@southstormont.ca Seasonal Employment Administration - Corporate Services - Administrative Assistant - Finance - Accounting Assistant - Urban Planner – Building/Planning
Public Works - Public Works Engineering Intern - Public Works Labourer We thank all applicants for their submissions but only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. The Township of South Stormont is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment and will accommodate the needs of qualified applicants during the hiring process. A full list of job titles and descriptions are available by visiting our website at www.southstormont.ca/employment. Applications for these positions are now being accepted by email at jobs@southstormont.ca indicating the job title(s) of interest in the subject line, and attaching a current resume.
We want to hear from our reside nts and business owners to help guide the development of a new Community Strategic Plan! Take a few moments to provide you r input by completing the Strategic Plan Survey, which can be found at www.southstormont.ca. Survey closes Monday, February 22, 2021, so be sure to have your voice heard during the planning process!
FINANCE Water and Sewer Bills Residents are advised that Water & Sewer bills have been mailed and are due on February 22nd, 2021. Please contact Bailey McBride, Public Works Coordinator, 613-534-8889, ext. 212, bailey@ southstormont.ca if you have not received your bill. Any balance that has not been paid by the due date will be transferred to property taxes and will appear as past due on your interim Tax Bill. Paying Your Bill Through Online/Telephone Banking If you pay your Property Tax or Utility (water/sewer) bills through on-line/telephone banking, please be aware that there are two separate accounts for these payments. In order to avoid penalties, please ensure you select the correct payee when making your payment so that it is applied to the correct account. Help the township reduce costs and improve energy usage! Each paper utility bill printed and mailed costs the Township $1.50 – utility billings are sent out four (4) times per year making these costs add up fast. Help the Township reduce costs and improve energy usage by signing up for electronic billing to receive your quarterly utility bills through email. For details and to register for this free service, please visit the Township website or contact Bailey McBride at bailey@southstormont.ca e-Billing Did you know that residents of South Stormont who are on Water/Sewer have the opportunity to register for eBilling? eBilling is when you receive an electronic version of your bill directly to your email inbox instead of a paper bill through traditional mail. The convenient features and benefits of registering for eBilling are: • Receiving your Water/Sewer bill fast and securely • Being able to save or print a PDF version of your bill • Reducing clutter by having less mail to sort through • Saving trees and the energy required to print, handle and deliver paper invoices To register for e-billing, visit southstormont.ca and complete an application form. Pet Licensing The Township is currently reviewing its pet licensing program. As a result, the 2021 pet licensing program be suspended for 4 months to allow staff the time to implement a new pet licensing system. Residents will not be required to renew their dog tag until May 1, 2021. Please visit our website at southstormont.ca/responsiblepetownership for more information
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ACROSS 1. “My ____ Flame” 4. Light beams 8. On the summit of 12. Buck’s mate 13. On the sheltered side 14. Fast-food order: 2 wds. 15. “____ to Joy” 16. Social meeting 17. Raced 18. Fix 20. Car-parker 21. Humorous 24. Aerosol spray 27. More dangerous 31. European mountain 32. TV show for Valerie Harper 34. Thumbs-down vote 35. Lumber sheets 37. Contribution to the pot 38. Made changes 41. Dish 44. Weirdest
48. Sour green fruit 49. Clog 51. Heckler’s cry 52. Concluded 53. Give an R to 54. Pocketbook 55. Claim to be untrue 56. Watched carefully 57. Health facility
DOWN 1.Air freshener’s target 2. Mineral deposit 3. Low in pitch 4. Marconi’s invention 5. Warning signal 6. Nonetheless 7. Admit as a visitor 8. Invade 9. Hammer or drill 10. Fairy-tale beast 11. Robert Frost, e.g. 19. Perform 20. Traveler’s permit 22. Wear away
23. Achieved 24. Street guide 25. Unhealthy 26. Enemy agent 28. Roadside lodging 29. Wolf down 30. Deli loaf 32. Play part 33. Sizzling 36. Wet 37. Total
39. Highway 40. Moved gradually 41. Proceed slowly 42. In person 43. Sermon response 45. Fades away 46. Suds maker 47. Caesar’s garb 49. Heat or school 50. ____ an egg
Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: you must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3x3 box.
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No payments for 90 days (payment deferral) offer is available on any new and unregistered Honda vehicle financed through Honda Financial Services (on approved credit), and delivered at a participating Honda dealer, between February 2 to March 1, 2021. Monthly payments are deferred for 90 days from the start of the finance contract, and the term of the contract will be extended accordingly. Applicable interest charges will not accrue during the first 60 days of the contract. After 60 days applicable interest will start to accrue, and no later than 90 days from the start of the contract the purchaser will begin to repay principal and applicable interest over the scheduled term of the contract. Offer ends March 1, 2021 and is subject to change or cancellation without notice. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Dealer may sell for less. Visit Honda.ca or your Honda dealer for details. ◊Ask your dealer for details. Limited time lease offers available through Honda Financial Services Inc. (HFS), to qualified retail customers on approved credit. Weekly payments include freight and PDI (ranges from $1,670 to $1,840 depending on model), tire & environmental fee ($21) [This fee covers the cost to Honda Canada of collecting and recycling tires], A/C charge ($100), and OMVIC fee ($10). Taxes, licence, insurance and registration are extra. ΩRepresentative weekly lease example: 2020 Civic LX Sedan MT (Model FC2E5LEX) // 2021 CR-V LX 2WD (Model RW1H2MES) on a 60-month term with 260 weekly payments at 1.99% // 2.99% lease APR. Weekly payment is $59.20 // $81.66 with $0 down or equivalent trade-in and $0 total lease incentive included. Civic LX Sedan MT // CR-V LX 2WD lease offers include the $1,250 // $500 Honda Bonus. Down payments, $0 security deposit and first weekly payment due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $15,392.12 // $21,230.37. 100,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres. PPSA lien registration fee of $40.00 and lien registering agent’s fee of $6.50, due at time of delivery are not included. 2020 Civic LX Sedan MT // 2021 CR-V LX 2WD shown in Platinum White Pearl. Additional charge of $300.00 applies for premium paint colour. ^Must be leased/financed through Honda Financial Services (HFS), on approved credit, and delivered by March 1, 2021. Honda Bonus: (i) will be deducted from the negotiated vehicle price after taxes; (ii) can be combined with lease or finance rates advertised by HFS; and (iii) cannot be applied to past transactions. No cash surrender or other value. Offer subject to change or cancellation without notice. Dealer order/trade may be necessary (but may not be available in all cases). See your participating Honda dealer for details. ˇ $4,000 total customer cash purchase incentive is valid on any new 2021 Pilot models when registered and delivered between February 2nd, 2021 and March 1st, 2021. Cash incentive is available for Honda retail customers except customers who lease or finance through HFS at a subvented rate of interest offered by Honda as part of a low rate interest program. All advertised lease and finance rates are special rates. Customer cash purchase incentive will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. *None of the features we describe are intended to replace the driver’s responsibility to exercise due care while driving. Drivers should not use handheld devices or operate certain vehicle features unless it is safe and legal to do so. Some features have technological limitations. For additional feature information, limitations and restrictions, please visit www.honda.ca/disclaimers and refer to the vehicle’s Owner’s Manual. ∆Only compatible with certain devices and operating systems. Operation may be dependent upon GPS satellite signal reception and available cellular data and/or voice connection. Associated charges (incl. data plans, roaming charges or other amounts charged by your wireless carrier) may apply. For Android Auto™ data use and privacy policy, see Terms and Privacy Policy for Android Auto™ app or contact Google Inc. at www.google.com. Android Auto is a trademark of Google Inc. For Apple CarPlay™ data use and privacy policy, see Terms and Privacy Policy for Apple CarPlay™ or contact Apple Inc. at www.apple.com. Apple CarPlay, Siri and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. For all offers: licence, insurance, PPSA, other taxes (including HST) and excess wear and tear are extra. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price. Offers only valid for Ontario residents at participating Ontario Honda Dealers. Dealer may lease for less. Dealer order/trade may be necessary (but may not be available in all cases). Colour availability may vary by dealer. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. Offers, prices and features subject to change without notice. See your Ontario Honda Dealer or visit HondaOntario.com for full details.
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CORNWALL, Ontario – Unity Street Help Cornwall, a community support group founded by indigenous woman Tina Point, and Andrea Wheeler were planning on promoting a day to remember missing and murdered aboriginal women, girls, trans, two-spirited persons (MMAWGT2) and their families on Sunday, Feb. 14. Unity Street Help Cornwall planned to put up red dresses and signs advocating the cause and remembering those who have been murdered or are still missing along Montreal Rd. in Cornwall. According to Wheeler, the Akwesasne Family Wellness Program has chronicled over 30 cases of missing or murdered aboriginal women from the Akwesasne community. Unity Street Help Cornwall encouraged residents to participate by hanging a red dress or sign of their own in their window, or by learning more about the topic through reading information like such as the Ontario Native Women’s Associations ‘Reconciliation With Indigenous Women’ Report (2020). There was also a virtual Strawberry Ceremony on Feb. 14 in honour of missing and murdered indigenous women, girls, trans, and two-spirited people. Unity Street Help Cornwall is an organization dedicated to helping those in need in Cornwall and Akwesasne. They regularly provide food and blankets to residents who need them, and connect people with support services. Wheeler also called on residents to lobby their local MP to push the Trudeau government to follow through on the 94 Calls to Action, and 234 Calls for Justice in the Truth and Reconcilliation Commission’s national inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women, girls, trans, and twospirited persons.
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Have you noticed it? Have you felt it? There has been a change in this city over the past 12 months. For a long-time, since Domtar closed in 2006, the City of Cornwall has been trying to slowly find its new identity. I think that the pandemic has rapidly changed our beloved city and in many ways for the better. We now have a new way of looking at our businesses for one, and not just restaurants. I feel a greater appreciation for all of our local businesses and this pandemic has shown that they should not be taken for granted. The pandemic also I believe will be a source of growth for Cornwall. I’ve reported a few times over the past 12 months how Cornwall’s housing market is red hot. We are seeing a lot of people move here with their families. The pandemic has put a greater emphasis on remote work. People who work for big companies, with good jobs now no longer have to live in bigger cities
like Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal. They are coming here and bringing their families and those jobs with them. For years, Cornwall was defined by its main industry, the paper mill, then that identity transitioned to being one defined by distribution centres. We still have our distribution centres. It is a growing sector, and one that will remain important in Cornwall into the future, but now we also have the opportunity to play up the qualities that makes this city attractive to remote workers. One thing that will make Cornwall more attractive to remote workers is place making. We have seen place making embraced by city administration and council and this is reflected in new guiding plans that the city has adopted. Over the past year we have seen the beginning of a new Waterfront Master Plan which will shape our community for the next 20 years, and an ambitious new Recreation Master Plan which will guide us for the next 10. These are both examples of placemaking and Cornwall
City Council acknowledged this in the recently approved budget, which kept in place making projects such as adding lights to Lamoureux Park. We have already seen how the pandemic has affected the shape of the new Recreation Master Plan. In the draft of the plan, the word “pandemic” is mentioned 31 times. The plan recognizes that the importance of outdoor recreation has grown because of the pandemic and that is reflected in the increased number of outdoor activities outlined in its pages,
such as more outdoor playgrounds as an example. Cornwall is not a mill town anymore and the past 12 months has rapidly changed the way we see ourselves, I think. Local business has become more greatly appreciated, while at the same time, we are finding new opportunities that are presenting themselves as we grow. How would you define Cornwall, readers? Email me a Letter to the Editor at nseebruch@seawaynews.media
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Through the ages, man has discovered, harnessed, created and adopted so many astonishing forces and technologies. However, introducing new technologies without restrictions has had catastrophic results. Fire has proven to be very useful, but unfortunately it is responsible for the introduction of cigarettes, cigars, pipes and marijuana. It was a mistake to allow wheel technology to develop without limit. If restrictive legislation had been imposed, we would have been saved the nonsense of the spinner fad (remember that one?). Enormous airliners such as the Boeing 747 and Airbus 380 would not have been necessary if passengers had not put wheels on their travel luggage. Tourists bound for foreign beaches and exotic castles now insist on wheeling enormous burdens of stuff when they go abroad. Without these wheeled suitcases, we’d be content to carry our toothbrush, suntan lotion, Michelin Guides and credit
card in nothing more than a shoulder bag. Sliced bread was another miracle of science. Unfortunately its introduction spawned white bread, that bland substance that has pushed real breads off supermarket shelves. Crisp crusts: gone. Robust flavours: absent. Nutritious only if buckets of chemicals are added. “Give us this day our daily bread…” did not include the term ‘sliced bread’. The trip that Wilbur and Orville made to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina ended in success. Henry Ford’s assembly lines brought horseless carriages rolling onto the streets of Dearborn, Michigan. Ever since those two breakthroughs, there’s been a band of devoted aviation and automotive enthusiasts who have been trying to perfect the flying car. Products with names such as Moller Skycar and Curtiss Autoplane have been developed. So far, all they’ve managed to produced is a very expensive mode of transportation that combines the worst features of a car with the worst vices of an aircraft. What’s the next gotta-have product going to be? I have no idea. Perhaps some camera designer and manufacturer will market a camera that will not have the
TODDLER TOURIST IN TRAINING – Those tiny wheels have caused airliners to become enormous and made baggage porters as redundant as shoe shine boys, newspaper deliverers and encyclopedia salesmen. (Photo by Nick Wolochatiuk)
shutter-button and most of the other controls on the right. Lefties will rejoice. Perhaps there’s a boffin who can develop the squirrel-proof bird feeder. So far, the so-called ‘squirrel-proof’ bird feeder would be more honestly be just sold as a squirrel feeder. … The elephant in the room: addressing the language tic that introduces ‘you know’ and
‘like’ into every conversation between those above puberty and below those born after the Korean Conflict. What I’m trying to say is this: be very careful of what you pray for. One day, scientists, entrepreneurs and advertisers will develop, manufacture it and entice you to buy it. Alexa and Hal may one day lock you out of your smart home.
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Arthur Wereley, celebrated his second birthday overseas. His wife Stella and young daughter Elizabeth lived in Cornwall. ... Pte. Laurence Prunner of Farran’s Point was killed in action. A paratrooper, he left behind a wife and three young daughters. ... Pte. David Monk, 21, son of Mrs. Eric Monk, 339 Fifth St. E, a member of the Black Watch, was killed in action in Italy. He left a wife and young daughter. ... Able Seaman Hercules Bazinet, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thedive Bazinet, 22 Millville Ave, was one of the few crewmen who survived after his ship was hit by two torpedoes in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The ship sank in less than two minutes. ... Chief Stoker John Rowe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rowe, 302 First St. E, was awarded the British Empire Medal for service at sea. He helped save his ship after it was hit by a 2,000-pound bomb that exploded in the engine room. Rowe spent a month recovering in a military hospital. ... The Cornwall Street Railway Light and Power Co. lost and found bin of items left on buses and street cars included a set of false teeth, a rosary, lunch pails (minus lunch), gloves, mittens and wallets. ... Stormont MP Lionel Chevrier was expected to be named to the Mackenzie King cabinet. He was parliamentar y secretar y to Munitions Minister S. D. Howe. HERE AND THERE A much respected educator once gave me this piece of advice: There is a thin line separating education and intelligence. ... There’s an Irish proverb that says, “A friend is like a four-leaf clover; hard to find and lucky to have.” That is unless you are on Facebook where friends are collected, not made. I know of somebody who claims hundreds (think the last announced count was 3,001) of friends on Facebook which has redefined the
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meaning of friendship. My idea of a friend is somebody who shows up at 2 a. m. with the bail money. ... One of the most dim-witted money-saving ideas proposed at a city budget meeting was several years ago when a councillor wanted to paint just half the water tower. Of course, the debate would have been which half? ... In its early days, the St. Columban’s parishioners’ list was made up of a large number of Irish immigrants, some of whom are buried in the old cemetery next to the church. So, it was some what fitting that in December past the Christmas Eve mass was celebrated by a bona fide Irish priest, Father Pat Donnelly who immigrated to Canada from Ireland. A second priest who celebrated Christmas mass at the church was Msgr. Sean Harty who was almost born in Ireland. He was born in Montreal two months after his mother arrived from Ireland. TRIVIA On March 1, 1991 this major change was made in Cornwall’s waste collection: 1) A 10-bag limit was introduced, 2) Residential collection was reduced to once-a-week from twice-aweek, 3) The blue box recycling program was launched, 4) Tipping fees were introduced at the landfill site, 5) Multiunit residences were required to use dumpsters. TRIVIA ANSWER The two Cornwall dairies were Maple Crest and Maple Leaf. QUOTED “A fanatic is one who can’t change his mind and won’t change the subject.” - Winston Churchill
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Province interfering with Conservation Authorities Dear Editor, I write with interest in regards to the our Conservation Authority, and the Ontario government’s plan to amend Bill 229. In a previous letter I supported the local Conservation Authority’s recommendation that the habitat of Cooper Marsh and its surroundings remain unchanged. Here is an example of the Ontario government giving with one hand and taking back with the other. The purpose of the
local Conservation Authorities is to protect the natural environments in communities across the province. However, it seems that the government has decided to tinker with the legislation and pull rank. The government wants to amend Bill 229 which will override the recommendations of the Authorities. This tactic is unacceptable and you have to wonder about the motivation to undo what has taken years to accomplish.
It is a deliberate attempt to privatize our natural resources, something that governments are eager to do. Our provincial and federal governments are in an unprecedented deficit situation so you can bet they will look long and hard to find areas to trim spending, and to bring in new sources of revenue. What better way to bring in revenue than to sell off our natural resources to the highest bidder? At the moment, the outcomes don’t look very rosy. Let private enterprise take
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over, and all concern for the protection and care of natural environments will be lost. The main priority is profits- to the exclusion of all else! Perhaps our local MPP, Jim McDonell could respond to this letter and clarify why the Ontario government is keen to limit the authority of Conservation Authorities? If there are other reasons it would be nice to know what they are. Kevin Parkinson Cornwall, ON
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When it comes to passing a City of Cornwall budget expeditiously, sans discussion, nothing comes close to the 1993 budget that received city council’s stamp of approval. It came and went in record time. In fact, it could not have been given the proverbial bum’s rush any quicker. To this day, it has a firm grip on record budget passing, not just in Cornwall but any where in the province. The first budget meeting started with freshman Coun. Dean Hollingsworth’s motion that the document be approved. It was quickly seconded ... and passed. End of discussion. Well, really there was no discussion. A former MPP who worked at Queen’s Park called this scribbler the next morning to express his amazement. “No debate. Nothing! I have never heard of this happening ... any where,” he said. “I hope you guys (S-F) are going to nail them hard.” The next day The Standard-Freeholder and radio station tarred and feathered, editorially, council’s lack of transparency. Letters to the editor called it a sham. *********** LOOKING BACK AT 1945 Management of CKSF, which was about to make its debut on Feb. 15, 1945, assured city officials that the new radio station would have “suitable” Sunday programming “keeping with the nature of the Sabbath.” There was concern in some community circles that the “wrong” kind of music would be played on Sundays. A station official said that Sunday
programming would consist of symphony music, religious content and news casts. Programming would also include daily 15-minute morning devotions by local clergy and a time slot would be reserved on Saturdays for local musicians to perform live in the station studio. Comedy programs – along the lines of Amos and Andy - would embrace what the station management stressed as “good, clean family fun.” The station record library would have 4,500 selections with everything from hillbilly to opera. The station transmitter was on Tollgate Road. Staff included H. Harrison Flint, manager; Mahlon Clark, chief engineer; Lyal Nixon, operator; announcers Arthur L. Bonhomme (he would go on to become one of Montreal’s best-known announcers with the on-air name of Ar t Leonard), Phil Brooks and Russell Hawkshaw; Garfield Baker, sales; Floyd Baker, music librarian; and Mrs. Elsie Jasmin, secretary. ALSO THIS MONTH IN 1945 – Stormont, Dundas and Glengarr y Highlanders were par t of the 1st Canadian Army’s winter offensive in Germany. ... Mrs. Margaret Gauthier, 18 Louisa St. N., was notified that her eldest son, Cpl. Leo Gauthier, died of wounds during the Italian campaign. ... Mr. and Mrs. Louis Lebano, 106 Sixth St. W., were notified that there son, Flight Sgt. Vincent J. Lebano, missing during air operations over Germany, had died when his bomber was shot down. He was buried in a PoW grave in Germany. ... It was learned that Flying Officer Joseph Cartier, reported missing after his plane was shot down in April 1944, was a prisoner at Stalag Luft 1. ... Sgt. Sanford Wereley, son of Mr. and Mrs.
VIRTUAL BOWL FOR KID’S SAKE 2021 It’s time to STRIKE IT BIG! Bowl for Kids’ Sake… Virtual is here!
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Now you can decide WHEN, HOW and WHERE you bowl! Get a team together – or bowl solo. Bowl for Kids’ Sake is happening February 22nd until March 8th! This will be the first time in our 43 year history that we won’t lace up in an alley. But that doesn’t mean we won’t have fun playing the game virtually.
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So, get creative and show us what you got! You can still “lace up” at home, in your backyard, at work, at the cabin. 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! Anytime…anywhere. Get your team ready and start the ball rollin’ and show your support at time when it’s needed more than ever.
HOW TO CREATE OR JOIN A TEAM 1. Go to https://app.simplyk.io/en/peer-to-peer/40217bb8-19c9-4903-9163-6ee68d738000. 2. Once you arrive on the SIMPLYK ‘Tim Hortons Bowl for Kids’ Sake’ page, click the ‘Fundraise’ button. 3. Select ‘Create a Team’, ‘Individual Fundraising’ (for the single player team) or ‘Join a Team’. Note: If you are joining a team, select one of the teams from the drop down menu. 4. Input your information. Do not forget to set a fundraising goal and put in your target in the ‘Campaign Target’. Click create. 5. Share, Share, SHARE! Copy the link provided, make a social media post with the link or send it in an email to friends and family to start collecting towards your campaign target
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• Use household items like plastic water bottles or a toy plastic bowling set • Set up outside and use snowballs • Remember the ice bucket challenge? Encourage family and friends to donate to your team by completing a (safe) challenge • Don’t want to bowl? Choose any kind of physical activity. Run, walk, jog, jump rope, ski, go sledding, set up an obstacle course in the snow, go on a nature walk. Be CREATIVE.
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La région du BSEO sera dans la catégorie « Orange-Restreindre »
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COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE DE LE BSEO CORNWALL, Ontario - Le 12 février 2021, le gouvernement de l’Ontario a annoncé que le Bureau de santé de l’est de l’Ontario (BSEO) sera placé dans la catégorie « Orange-Restreindre » du Cadre d’intervention pour la COVID-19 provincial à partir du 16 février 2021 à 0h01, date à laquelle entrent en vigueur les mesures de santé publique et les restrictions indiquées à la zone Orange-Restreindre du cadre. Le retour au cadre d’intervention arrive alors que la Province met fin au confinement imposé le 26 décembre 2020 dans tout l’Ontario, ainsi qu’au décret de rester à la maison mis en œuvre le 14 janvier dernier. Cette décision aujourd’hui de placer la région du BSEO dans la catégorie « Orange-Restreindre » a été prise en fonction des plus récentes données locales sur la COVID-19 dans la région. « Je suis heureux de voir baisser le nombre de cas de COVID-19 dans notre région », dit le Dr Paul Roumeliotis, Médecin hygiéniste du BSEO. « Cependant, au fur et à mesure que les secteurs rouvriront en plus grand nombre, je demande aux résidents de demeurer vigilants et de continuer à prendre des mesures de santé publique puisque la pandémie n’est pas encore terminée et que les variants de la COVID-19 pourraient rapidement effacer tous nos progrès à ce jour. » Afin de continuer à protéger vos proches et la communauté contre la souche originale de la COVID-19 et ses variants plus contagieux, le BSEO incite les résidents à ne pas abandonner leurs précautions en matière de santé publique comme le port du masque, le lavage des mains régulier, la
Dr Paul Roumeliotis, Médecin hygiéniste du BSEO. distanciation sociale d’au moins 6 pieds (2 mètres) autour des gens à l’extérieur de votre ménage et, quand vous sortez en public, vous en tenir aux courses essentielles seulement ou rester à la maison si vous ne vous sentez pas bien.
Révision du Cadre d’intervention La Province a révisé le Cadre d’intervention pour la COVID-19 puisqu’il avait été élaboré à l’automne. Les changements que la Province a faits au niveau OrangeRestreindre visent le secteur de commerce au détail. En plus des exigences antérieures :
Les magasins doivent mettre en place un dépistage passif des clients (comme l’installation d’affiches à l’extérieur de la devanture de l’établissement demandant aux gens de ne pas entrer s’ils présentent des symptômes de la COVID-19). Les centres d’achat doivent dépister activement les visiteurs avant de leur permettre d’entrer. Tous les magasins et les organisations doivent élaborer un plan de sécurité lié à la COVID-19 à présenter sur demande. Chaque bureau de santé publique est classé selon les indicateurs du cadre d’inter vention. La décision finale
concernant le classement des régions des bureaux de santé est prise par le gouvernement qui se fonde sur les plus récentes données, ainsi qu’en consultation avec le Médecin hygiéniste en chef, les médecins hygiénistes locaux et les autres spécialistes de la santé. Pour en savoir plus sur le Cadre d’intervention pour la COVID-19 du gouvernement et des mesures de santé publique en vigueur dans la région du BSEO, consultez www.EOHU.ca/covidlevel.
Desjardins et le Centre d’éducation financière EBO sont fiers de lancer le Fonds d’entraide Desjardins – un programme de micro-prêt unique dans l’Est ontarien ! COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE DE L’EBO Ottawa, le 19 janvier 2021 – Desjardins et le Centre d’éducation financière EBO annoncent officiellement le lancement du Fonds d’entraide Desjardins, un programme communautaire de micro-prêt unique destiné à la population de l’Est ontarien. Le Fonds d’entraide Desjardins fait déjà ses preuves depuis une vingtaine d’années au Québec, et depuis maintenant plus de douze ans en Ontario à Ottawa. Il s’agit d’une première pour l’Est ontarien, qui reflète le désir constant de Desjardins d’étendre la portée du programme. Grâce à cet investissement de Desjardins, le programme est maintenant accessible dans le cadre du service de consultation
budgétaire du Centre EBO, un organisme communautaire à but non lucratif qui est lui-même établi dans la région de la capitale nationale depuis plus de 40 ans. Issu de ce partenariat de longue date entre Desjardins et le Centre d’éducation financière EBO, ce programme exprime la volonté des deux organismes de répondre aux besoins des collectivités de l’Est ontarien en venant en aide aux personnes et aux familles en difficulté, tout en visant la prévention par l’accès à des consultations budgétaires gratuites et offertes dans les deux langues officielles. Une conseillère budgétaire, Nathalie Lessard (www.centre-ebo.com), est maintenant en poste et désireuse de soutenir une tranche de la population placée en
situation de vulnérabilité financière, de façon impartiale et sans jugement. Elle pourra avant tout appuyer ceux et celles qui voudront prendre en main leur situation budgétaire. Ce soutien sera sans doute bienvenu en cette période de pandémie, où les finances d’un grand nombre de personnes et de familles ont été ébranlées. Pour le Centre EBO, qui coordonnera le programme, l’offre du Fonds d’entraide Desjardins dans l’Est ontarien est très significative. En effet, dans certains cas, un coup de pouce sous la forme d’un petit prêt sans intérêt et remboursable selon la capacité financière de la personne pourra faire toute la différence… et ainsi prévenir le recours à des ressources qui prêtent selon des conditions abusives à une population
vulnérable. Pour Desjardins, ce programme de microprêt et de consultation budgétaire représente un investissement dans la communauté et reflète les valeurs de Desjardins en matière de solidarité sociale, d’éducation financière et d’engagement dans le développement du milieu. Nathalie Lessard Conseillère budgétaire de l’Est ontarien 613-581-9682 nlessard@centre-ebo.com https://www.centre-ebo.com Centre d’éducation financière EBO 300 rue Olmstead, Ottawa (ON) K1L 7K1
Nouvelle conseillère scolaire à la table politique du CSDCEO NICK SEEBRUCH
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Après un processus d’appel de candidatures sur le territoire du CSDCEO, les conseillers et conseillère scolaires ont nommé, lors de la séance extraordinaire du 9 février 2021, madame Carole J. Larocque à titre de conseillère scolaire. Elle représentera les municipalités de Glengarry Sud, Glengarry Nord, Stormont Sud et Dundas Sud. Madame Carole J. Larocque débutera son mandat à compter du 23 février 2021. En rappel, la liste complète des membres de la table politique du CSDCEO est disponible sur notre site web. Résidente d’Alexandria, Carole J. Larocque a mené une carrière comme enseignante dans les écoles secondaires catholiques du CSDCEO. Après sa retraite en 2002, elle poursuit ses expériences en éducation en faisant de la suppléance à long terme et en s’engageant dans un projet pilote avec les élèves du pavillon à l’École secondaire catholique de Plantagenet. Madame Carole J. Larocque fut la récipiendaire du Prix de reconnaissance de la bénévole extraordinaire de l’ACFO régionale de Stormont, Dundas et Glengarry en septembre dernier. Elle a également été la récipiendaire du trophée dévouement et leadership communautaires présenté au Gala 2018 de la municipalité de Glengarry Nord. Femme très engagée, madame Larocque a plus de quarante années de bénévolat à son actif
dans les domaines de la santé, de l’éducation, au sein de sa paroisse et au sein d’organismes communautaires. M. Jonathan De Serres a quitté son poste de conseiller scolaire le 31 décembre dernier. M. De Serres s’était joint à la table politique du CSDCEO en 2010. M. De Serres a été très actif et a siégé sur plusieurs comités dont le Comité de vérification, le Comité consultatif en enfance en difficulté, le Comité pour étudier les lignes de conduite, le Comité participation de parents et le Comité de discipline. En plus de siéger à tous ces comités, M. De Serres a également été élu à la vice-présidence de notre conseil pour trois mandats, soit en 2013, en 2014 et en 2017. « Nous sommes très heureux d’accueillir Mme Larocque à la table politique du CSDCEO. Son exper tise et ses nombreuses années d’expérience viendront contribuer aux décisions prises à la table politique afin de prendre part à la réussite et au bien-être de nos élèves, des membres de notre personnel et de notre communauté scolaire. Au nom du CSDCEO, je Mme Carole J. Larocque, nouvelle conseillère scolaire des municipalités de Glengarry tiens à remercier M. De Serres. Sa partici- Sud, Glengarry Nord, Stormont Sud et Dundas Sud. pation active au sein du CSDCEO fait état grand réseau d’écoles de langue française français de qualité et un certificat de bilind’un dévouement et d’un engagement dans les cinq comtés de Stormont, guisme. Le CSDCEO assure l’éducation à hors du commun. Nous lui souhaitons du succès dans ses futurs projets. », de par- Dundas, Glengarry, Prescott et Russell. En plus de 10 100 élèves, répartis dans plutager M. François Bazinet, président du plus d’avoir le plus haut taux de diplomat- sieurs centres de la petite enfance (gardion de la région (93,9 %), le CSDCEO offre eries), 25 écoles élémentaires, 7 écoles CSDCEO. Le Conseil scolaire de district catholique des programmes pour la réussite de tous secondaires et le Centre d’éducation et de T:9.833" de l’Est ontarien (CSDCEO) est le plus les élèves, des valeurs catholiques, un formation de l’Est ontarien (CÉFEO).
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CORNWALL, Ontario – During the annual review presentation of the Cornwall Tourism Fund, made to City Council on Monday, Feb. 8, Tourism Fund Board Chair Etienne St. Aubin told council that the fund had started to set aside money to create an anchor tourism attraction in the city. “This is the story of good people, working together collectively, to do good things for their community,” St. Aubin told City Council at the beginning of his presentation. While there are yet to be any concrete ideas as to what a tourism anchor in Cornwall would be, St. Aubin acknowledged that the time was now to begin setting aside money. St. Aubin said that the Fund was setting aside on an annual basis a portion of its financing towards a tourism anchor project. The Cornwall Tourism Fund was created in 2019 after Cornwall City Council implemented a Municipal Accommodation Tax, which is a four per cent levy on stays at rented beds in
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the city at hotels, motels, conference centres, etc. Half of the proceeds from the tax goes towards Cornwall Tourism, with the other half going into the Cornwall Tourism Fund. The Fund is dedicated to supporting and promoting tourism in the city. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fund saw much lower revenue in 2020 than in 2019, with hotel occupancy down 17 per cent. The Fund still approved $121,270 in funding and supported 17 projects including the Art Walk, Perch Magazine, Holiday Sparkle, Ribfest and more. Council praised the work that St. Aubin and the rest of the Board and Advisory Committee of the Fund had accomplished in 2020. “I know it will take time to climb up to where we would be without COVID, but we would be a lot further behind without you and your committee,” said Councillor Elaine MacDonald. Councillors praised the support that the Fund had given to Holiday Sparkle, which collected over 15,000 lbs of food for the Agapè Centre and over $16,000 in donations for the
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The Children’s Aid Society of the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry is committed to becoming allies with First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities; those of African-Canadian/Black heritage; other racially marginalized and LGBTQ2S+ persons, through our Truth and Reconciliation commitments, our ongoing ‘Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity’ work and anti-racism/anti-oppression education.
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which wouldn’t have been possible without the Sparkle Tour,” said Councillor Maurice Dupelle who serves as Chair of the Board of the Agapè Centre.
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La Société de l’aide à l’enfance des comtés unis de Stormont, Dundas et Glengarry s’engage à s’allier aux communautés des Premières Nations, des Inuits et des Métis, aux communautés d’ascendance afro-canadienne et noire, aux autres personnes racialement marginalisées et aux personnes de la communauté LGBTQ2S+ au moyen de ses engagements liés à la vérité et à la réconciliation, de son travail continu en matière de diversité, d’équité et d’inclusion et de son éducation relative à la lutte contre le racisme et l’oppression.
Are you interested in being a member of our Board of Directors?
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The Children’s Aid Society of the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry provides child welfare services in Cornwall and SD&G and is governed by a Board of ten volunteers. Board members are expected to attend monthly meetings of the Board as well as regular committee meetings. Board meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Committee meetings are usually held over the lunch hour. All meetings are currently being held virtually. Board members are volunteers and are not paid for their services.
La Société de l’aide à l’enfance des comtés unis de Stormont, Dundas et Glengarry fournit des services de protection de l’enfance à Cornwall et Stormont, Dundas et Glengarry et est dirigée par un Conseil d’administration de dix bénévoles. Les membres du Conseil doivent assister aux réunions mensuelles du Conseil ainsi qu’aux réunions régulières des comités. Les réunions du Conseil ont lieu le deuxième mercredi de chaque mois de 11 h 30 à 13 h 30. Les réunions des comités ont généralement lieu pendant l’heure du dîner. Toutes les réunions se déroulent actuellement de façon virtuelle. Les membres du Conseil sont des bénévoles et ne sont pas rémunérés pour leurs services.
Preference will be given to applicants who identify as First Nations, Inuit and Métis; African Canadian/ Black heritage; or other racially marginalized persons. Furthermore, we encourage applications without regard to religion, sex, marital/family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (however, Board members must be at least 18 years of age) or disability. We are committed to providing a barrier-free environment and accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
La préférence sera accordée aux candidats qui s’identifient comme membres des Premières Nations, des Inuits et des Métis, aux communautés d’ascendance afro-canadienne et noire, aux autres personnes racialement marginalisées. De plus, nous encourageons les candidatures sans égard à la religion, au sexe, à l’état matrimonial/familial, à l’orientation sexuelle, à l’identité de genre, à l’âge (cependant, les membres du Conseil doivent être âgés d’au moins 18 ans) ou aux handicaps. Nous nous engageons à offrir un environnement sans obstacle et des mesures d’adaptation sont accordées sur demande aux candidats participant à tous les aspects du processus de sélection.
Board members will be selected according to their skill, experience and personal qualities. The Children’s Aid Society of SD&G is committed to building a diverse Board that is representative of the communities we serve.
Les membres du Conseil seront sélectionnés en fonction de leurs compétences, de leur expérience et de leurs qualités personnelles. La Société de l’aide à l’enfance de Stormont, Dundas et Glengarry s’est engagée à établir un Conseil d’administration diversifié et représentatif des communautés que nous servons.
Individuals interested in joining our Board of Directors are asked to submit an application and resumé to Lori Loseth at lori.loseth@cwcas.ca. An application form and information about the organization can be found on our website at https://www.cassdg.ca/en/the-society/who-we-are/the-team or by calling 613-938-5208. The deadline for applications is Friday, March 12, 2021.
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VIVARAIS, Mark – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mark Rene Vivarais at the age of 63, at home with his wife beside him on Friday February 5, 2021. He has gone fishing leaving behind his greatest love, his 3 children, 5 grandchildren, and his loving companion Slushie. He courageously battled ALS for 3 years. Married to Sandra (Mallette) Vivarais for 41 years. Loving father to Christopher (Shawna) Vivarais, Courtney (Brooks) Ayotte, Ashleigh Vivarais. Loving Poppy to Preston, Ryleigh, Chloe, Cohen, Keaten, and 2 angels that left too soon. Loving Godfather to Julie D’Aprile and Mikey Dion. Brother to Sharon (Joe) D’Aprile, Karen (Rick) Ferchette, Gary (Phylis) Vivarais, brother-in-law Bryan Goudie, Sisters-in-law Dale Vivarais and Islay Vivarais and many nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles. Loving mother-in-law Shirley Mallette-MacDonald. Brother-inlaw to Brenda (Nequib) Butt, Rob “Bro” (Mary) Mallette, Marilyn (Rick) Parisien, and Cathy (Milton) Winter. Predeceased by his parents Lawrence and May (née Ward) Vivarais, his sister Dawn Goudie, his father-in-law Gordie Mallette, and step father-in-law William MacDonald, and his niece Trina Lee Mallette. Special Thanks to Dr. Smar and all the staff at the ALS Clinic Ottawa and ALS Society Canada and the staff at homecare, Richard. Suzanne, Barb, Arlene, Mike, Shilpa, Brandi, Casey, Steve, Alisha, Katlyne, and Pierre. Donations to ALS Canada (www.als.ca) would be appreciated. Cremation has taken place. A funeral ceremony will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home 822 Pitt Street, Cornwall. Online condolences may be made at: www.wilsonfuneralhome.ca
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Gerard Marion February 19, 2020
Another limb had fallen from the Family Tree that said Grieve not for me, Remember the Best Times, the Laughter, the Song, The Good Life I lived when I was strong. Forever Loved and Remembered.
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C’est avec une grande tristesse que nous vous annonçons le décès de Madame Carole Séguin, décédée le mercredi 20 janvier 2021 à l’âge de 59 ans à la suite d’une longue maladie. Enseignante chevronnée et émérite, elle a été reconnue pour sa contribution dans le monde de l’éducation en Ontario. Au fil des années, elle a su gagner la confiance, l’admiration, l’affection de ses élèves et de ses collègues. Elle est née le 20 juillet 1961 dans le village Ontarien, de Saint-Eugène. Elle apprenait rapidement les rudiments de la ferme laitière paternelle exploitée par son père Raymond Séguin et sa mère de feu Marie-Marthe Ranger. Pendant son séjour, elle fut épaulée par son frère aîné Michel et sa sœur cadette Diane. C’est probablement grâce à ce travail ardu dès son jeune âge et les valeurs inculquées de ses parents, qu’elle développa une panoplie de qualités qui lui serviront à tracer les lignes directrices de sa vie. Fier de son origine, elle décida, en 1979, de poursuivre ses études post-secondaires en français à l’université d’Ottawa en sciences de la santé, puis en sciences pour finalement terminer en éducation. Elle obtient deux spécialisations une en éducation physique et l’autre en biologie. Elle a enseigné sept ans dans le nord de l’Ontario, à l’école secondaire catholique Jeunesse-Nord à Cochrane et vingt ans à l’école secondaire publique L’Héritage de Cornwall. On appréciait déjà ses qualités de leader alors qu’elle s’impliquait activement dans la vie scolaire et parascolaire en entraînant des équipes sportives de basket-ball, de volley-ball, de piste et pelouse. Elle fut également, responsable de la planification et d’organisations de divers tournois. Elle s’engageait à fond dans tout ce qu’elle entreprend même juge et coordonnatrice à la foire scientifique de SD&G. Elle a contribué au succès de deux élèves à la foire pancanadien en remportant une médaille d’or, d’argent et de bronze. Au fils des années, elle s’est impliquée activement dans l’élaboration d’esquisse de cours, dans l’évaluation de manuel, dans la conception de programme, dans l’enseignement des cours en ligne et ainsi, dans divers levés de fond. Tout au long de son acheminement, elle a su démontrer son savoir, savoir-faire et savoir-être. C’est en 2011 qu’elle s’est méritée la deuxième place d’un concours organisé par EF tour comme étant l’enseignante qui a le plus inspirée ses élèves au Canada. De plus, elle fut nommée au Temple de la renommée de Cornwall pour ses qualités de bâtisseur dans le domaine des sports. C’est une femme courageuse, généreuse, fonceuse, dynamique, tenace, qui aime la vie et les fameux copieux repas passés en famille. Les pensées positives de feu de sa petite maman adorée, vos encouragements et ses trésors, l’aida grandement à combattre se monstre coriace qui est le cancer. Elle laisse en plus de son frère Michel (Denyse) et de sa sœur Diane, ses neveux, Alexandre (Cynthia), Nicholas (Kathrine) et Mathieu (Chanelle), ses nièces, Caroline (Stevens) et Marie-Josée (Jason). Plusieurs neveux et nièces gardent d’elle, un précieux souvenir, de même que ses amis, ses anciens collègues et ses étudiants (es). Et que de dire de ses quatre petits neveux, Even et Hendrick, Rémi, Mickaël et de sa petite nièce Audrée. En plus, elle laisse également un beau-frère Noël, une belle-sœur Carole, oncles, tantes, cousins, cousines. Ceux qui ont eu la chance de la côtoyer, ont eu le plaisir d’apprendre d’une personne qui avait une intégrité, authenticité et une dévotion sans mesure. Ses grands amours et leitmotivs étaient pour elle, sa vie familiale, scolaire et communautaire. Les membres de la famille désirent remercier le club amitié sans frontière de Grenville pour la levée de fond pour la bourse d’étude Marie-Marthe Séguin, le père Richard pour ses mots d’encouragement, à toute l’équipe soignante des soins de l’Hôpital Général de Hawkesbury pour les excellents soins prodigués avec délicatesse, professionnalisme et empathie envers la famille et tout spécialement envers Carole. Nous souhaitons également remercier particulièrement ceux qui l’ont aidé pendant ses dernières années : le Dr Jacques Bender, Dr Vimoj Janardanan Nair, Dr Tina Yun-Chin Hsu et Dr Daniel Andrew. La famille est extrêmement reconnaissant pour la qualité des soins, pour votre dévouement et expertise. Pour ceux et celles qui le désirent, des dons peuvent être faits à la bourse d’étude Marie-Marthe Séguin, 1111 chemin Montréal, Cornwall, Ontario K6H 1E1 ou à la Fondation Hôpital Général de Hawkesbury et district, 1111, rue Ghislain, Hawkesbury. Ceux qui le souhaitent peuvent aussi faire un don à l’organisme de bienfaisance de leur choix à la mémoire de Carole. La direction des funérailles a été confiée à la Maison Funéraire Desforges, 188, rue Principale, Grenville, QC - (819) 242-2113. Pour offrir vos condoléances en ligne consultez: www.desforges.ca. Les funérailles auront lieu à une date ultérieure.
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Paul-Guy Brisson with Mark Recchi, during the time that he was playing for the Montreal Canadiens, circa 1995
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A seaman meets a pirate in a port, and talk turns to their adventures on the sea. The seaman notes that the pirate has a peg leg, a hook, and an eye patch. The seaman asks, “So, how did you end up with the peg leg?” The pirate replies, “Aye, matey, we was in a storm at sea, and I was swept overboard into a school of sharks. Just as me men were pulling me out, a shark bit me leg off.” “Wow!” said the seaman. “What about your hook?” “Well,” replied the pirate, “We were boarding an enemy ship and were battling the other sailors with swords. One of the enemy cut my hand off.” “Incredible!” remarked the seaman. “How did you get the eye patch?” “A sea-gull dropping fell into me eye,” replied the pirate. “You lost your eye to a sea-gull dropping?” the sailor asked incredulously. “Not exactly,” said the pirate. “It was me first day with the hook.”
The staff at the CIBC in Cornwall have put together a Valentine’s Basket & delivered it to the Cornwall Community Hospital. CIBC wants to give a Heartfelt Thank You to all the Front Line Workers and essential service employees at the CCH who work so hard to support our Community. In the photo are Kaitlin Blanchard CCH Administrative Support Specialist, Carolyn Lemire CIBC Community General Manager and Sheena Blaney CIBC Manager Client Advice. With us coming up on the anniversary of the first case of COVID-19 found in our community I wanted to thank you to all of our frontline workers who have kept us safe and healthy during this past year of the pandemic. This reader is very happy she did not move out of Cornwall after her husband passed away as she finds Cornwall is a city encircled with many caring earth angels. Thanks to the young man who called 911 for me on Dec. 23rd when I had slipped and fell in the parking lot. I didn’t get his name but I was grateful that the ambulance came and took me to ER. I had broken my shoulder and seriously bruised my hip and leg a few days later I went to Walmart and a young lady (Susan) saw my arm in a sling and helped me get a cart and offered to help me get my few groceries I needed. She left my side while I went to the cash and she reappeared to make sure I was okay and insisted I take the gift card she had taken time to buy. My purchases were exactly the amount of the card she had given me. Also thanks to Cornwall Handi-transit staff and the taxi drivers who kindly helped me into my apartment. I must also thank Dr. Menon who visits me weekly to make certain I am getting the help from the PSW’s. Again so many to thank, my parish priest Rev. Father Kevin who keeps in touch and Michel, as well as some kind parishioners. My precious friends El and hubby, who not only take me to doctor appointments and groceries but also call every evening to make sure I’m ok. I wish you all a happy Valentine’s Day and know that you may not realize it but Earth Angels are everywhere and they appear when you are in need of them (then again you may unknowingly be one yourself). Make sure your halo is polished daily! I thank God daily for his many blessings. - CL
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Alzheimer Society of Cornwall and District announce draw winner NICK SEEBRUCH
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CORNWALL, Ontario – The Alzheimer Society of Cornwall and District have announced Alain Gourgon as the big winner of their first ever Help for Hope draw. Gourgon’s name was drawn on Jan. 18 and took home the big prize of $10,000. “We are proud to help those living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias (Vascular, Frontal Temporal Dementia, Lewy Body, Parkinson’s and more) as well as their families and caregivers,” reads a statement from the Alzheimer Society. “This is done
through support, education and guidance within the health care system. The Alzheimer Society of Cornwall and District serve the counties of Prescott, Russell, Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry and Akwesasne.” Tickets for the draw were sold over the course of three months throughout Cornwall, SD&G, Prescott-Russell and Akwesasne with a total of $19,140 in funds collected. The Alzheimer Society also drew three early bird winners. Gail Flaro, Jacques Bellefeuille, and Marissa Quesnel, each won $500 in early bird prizes. “The money raised will stay in our
community and go towards helping fund our many essential programs,” explained Executive Director Caroline Guimond. For more information about the Alzheimer Society of Cornwall and District please call 1-888-222-1445, visit their website at https://alzheimer.ca/cornwall/en or email alzheimer.info@one-mail.on.ca Alzheimer Society of Cornwall and District Help for Hope draw winner Alain Gourgon. Submitted photo.
Monkland & District Community Center awarded $20K for upgrades NICK SEEBRUCH
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MONKLAND, Ontario – The Monkland & District Community Center has been awarded $20,000 from Farm Credit Canada (FCC) to be used for a series of upgrades and improvements to the building. In addition to the $20,000 from FCC, the Monkland & District Community Center contributed an additional $10,000 from money they raised from the community. The funding will be used to make energy efficient upgrades to the heating system of the building, along with adding central air, window upgrades and a fire door. “The Monkland & District Community Center is pleased to announce the completion of our heating/cooling upgrade, window replacement
and fire door upgrade,” reads a statement from the Monkland & District Community Centre. “The committee wishes to thank Farm Credit Canada for the generous grant of $20,000 toward these projects. We would further like to thank our community for all their support, donations and participation in our activities which allowed us to contribute an additional $10,000.00. These energy efficient upgrades will make the community center more comfortable and inviting for our community. The Township of North Stormont was instrumental in assisting us with completing these projects in a timely fashion. We wish to thank the following contractors for their professionalism and excellent service: Service de fournaise Fernand Denis Inc., RayJans Windows & Doors, Coleman Construction Ltd.,
and Delhey Electric LTD. Thanks to our volunteer Mike Lacelle for painting the fire door and all the minor repairs that he takes care of on an ongoing basis.” The Monkland & District Community Centre has listed the following goals for 2021: 1. Starting March 2, 2021 until October 31, 2021 there will be a bi-weekly flea market Sundays 9-3 featuring new and used products. 2. Starting June 6, 2021 until October 31, 2021 there will be a weekly farmers market featuring locally grown produce, handmade and handcrafted products!! We are very excited to revive the farmers market. 3. This year we will construct a full size skating rink behind the community center. 4. Upgrades will continue, hopefully our next
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At their meeting in December Councillor Allan Armstrong stated that he did not want to hire a consultation who was too closely tied to the political apparatus of local school boards. “It would be nice to consider someone as well who is not a former educator or someone who is not a former sitting member of one of the school boards,” Armstrong said. “It kind of skirts the fine line of repetition. We are looking for a bit of innovation here. We have all indicated we are not happy with the education system we have, without directing that at any particular school board.” The United Counties have issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) on their website for any
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