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CORNWALL, Ontario – Choose Cornwall is reporting that Cornwall’s Olymel plant is welcoming 24 foreign workers to their team.

Last week on Wednesday, March 10, Olymel welcomed nine workers from the island nation of Mauritius, and on Friday, March 12 they welcomed an additional 15 workers from the Philippines. All of these workers will be quarantining for 14 days prior to beginning their new jobs at Olymel.

As Olymel has grown, it has worked hard to expand its roster of employees, which has included recruiting workers from other countries to come to Canada to be a part of their

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Olymel’s growing roster is another sign of continued expansion at the company. In 2018, Olymel announced that it had added 200 jobs

and invested $1 million in two new production lines. In 2019, Olymel’s workforce in Cornwall had grown by 24 per cent and at the end of that year their total employee roster numbered 668 individuals.

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“It has been a lengthy and tremendous undertaking, but we are pleased to finally be able to welcome them to our city, community, and workplace,” said Heather Jiujias, Human Resources Manager with Olymel Cornwall.

“This has been a community effort to ensure that these people will be able to settle comfortably in Cornwall,” Jiujias added. “Each person will receive a welcome kit from Cornwall Economic Development and the team at Newcomer Employment Welcome Services has been a great help, along with others.”

The new employees have committed to two year contracts with Olymel, and the compeny hopes that they will consider permanent residency in Canada and Cornwall when their contract period comes to an end.

“I am delighted to welcome these newcomers to our community,” said Mayor Bernadette Clement. “Cornwall is renowned for its friendly,

CORNWALL, Ontario – The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario (CDSBEO) is holding their first Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) – Elementary Race Car Challenge to support interest and participation in skilled trades.

Over 1,300 car building kits have been sent to CDSBEO elementary schools.

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The planned event would have been done in partnership with Corey Wheeler, who is currently a service manager with the Seaway Automotive Group and a graduate of St. Joseph’s Catholic Secondary School.

Wheeler, a graduate of OYAP is challenging elementary schools to design a race car, and get the largest social media footprint that they can with their car. The winning school will host Fat Les Chip Stand at their school and will also possibly get passes to Cornwall Motor Speedway.

“I’m a huge fan of OYAP,” said Wheeler.

“Over the years, our dealership has hired apprentices directly through cooperative education, and these students have developed into some of our best technicians.”

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“This initiative will be a lot of fun,” Wheeler added. “Hopefully COVID will not interfere with our plans, or with the upcoming racing season.”

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3 MINUTES WITH THE MAYOR

BRYAN McGILLIS SOUTH STORMONT

The Township of South Stormont is underway with 2021 budget deliberations and are working towards a well-balanced budget with sensible spending of tax dollars to provide the best services to our residents as possible.

After a truly unprecedented year, the 2021 budget has presented even more challenges than before. Your Township Council and Staff work hard to ensure your tax dollars are spent wisely and help to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the services we provide. We also are aware of the challenges that 2020 has presented and the effects of the pandemic are being carefully considered during the 2021 budget process.

As we approach the finish line for the 2021 budget, be sure to stay tuned to our website and social media accounts for

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detailed breakdowns and announcements regarding the use of your tax dollars.

Another announcement to watch out for over the coming weeks will be the launch of a new online public engagement tool, “Speak Up South Stormont.” This tool will allow us to share more information about Township business and projects, and to collect the feedback and input from our residents more effectively.

Council has made the promise to residents to increase transparency and further engage the public, and this new online tool will allow us to do more to interact with our residents and allow you to provide input on projects, be a part of the conversation and decision-making process, or even follow the progress of ongoing projects.

We want to make sure our residents are informed and engaged in Township business, and this tool is going to allow us to get to that point.

Stay tuned for more details about how you can stay in the loop, be a part of the conversation, and make sure your voice is heard by registering for Speak Up South Stormont in the coming weeks.

Sincerely, Bryan McGillis, Mayor of South Stormont

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UNITED COUNTIES of SD&G, Ontario – The United Counties of SD&G are inviting applications for their 2021 Regional Tourism Grant.

The grant is designed for existing businesses and organizations in the United Counties to help them launch new ideas, or enhance existing ones, to help bring more tourism activity to the region.

“Those interested are asked to complete a detailed application that includes a brief history of the organization, a list board of members if applicable, details of your event or program and an outline of where the funds requested will be used,” said SDG Tourism coordinator Karina Belanger. “With COVID-19 set to dominate the tourism landscape again this summer we realize that aiding operators and organizations in our region is integral to their success.”

The United Counties offered the following details on the grant and the application process:

• One-time annual intake.

• Applications must be received by March 30, 2021 – 12:00 p.m.

• A panel of two Counties Councillors, Tourism Coordinator and an SDG staff member will review each application.

• Only one application per organization per year. Applicants are welcome to apply in subsequent years however funding would still be subject to panel approval.

• The minimum grant request is $2,500 per application.

• The maximum grant request be an upset of $5,000.

• Total grant program would have an annual budget of $25,000 The Counties state that successful applicants will be notified in mid-April once the budget for the program is approved.

The application is available at sdgcounties.ca/tourism/grant Questions can be directed to SDG Tourism Coordinator Karina Belanger at 613-932-1515 x1331 or email tourism@ sdgcounties.ca

TOWNSHIP OFFICE EASTER CLOSURE The Township Office will be closed on Friday, April 2 for Good Friday and Monday, April 5 for Easter Monday.

Garbage and recycling collection on Friday, April 2 will be delayed until Saturday, April 3. There will be no change to collection due to the Easter Monday holiday.

Responsible Pet Ownership – Get Involved!

Staff are now looking for feedback on the draft Responsible Pet Ownership By-law. A copy of the by-law along with more information on this project can be found on the Township website at southstormont.ca/ResponsiblePetOwnership. Comments and feedback can be submitted until April 2, 2021.

This project is intended to replace the current Dog Licensing and Control By-law and the Cat limit By-law. The intention is to develop a Responsible Pet Ownership Program that focuses on providing guidelines and requirements that will help ensure the health and safety of residents and animals in the Township.

2021 Half-Load Restrictions Half-load restrictions on Township and County roads are now in effect. A maximum of five tonnes per axle are permitted on the weaker roads throughout SDG, which are identified by roadside signage. Permits to Move Loads in Excess are available on the Township website.

For more information, visit southstormont.ca.

RECREATION

Virtual April Break - April 12 to April 16 Video tutorials for baking, crafting and science experiments will be posted on South Stormont’s YouTube Channel for you to follow along at home!

Visit southstormont.ca/activities for all Virtual April Break details.

Township Minor Sport Programs Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, there has been a delay in information regarding Township Minor Sports. Staff is currently working with the EOHU to ensure that the programming the Township offers is safe and follows all Public Health guidelines. All minor sport programming updates will be posted at southstormont. ca/YouthRec.

FINANCE

Seasonal Employment Administration - Corporate Services - Administrative Assistant - Finance - Accounting Assistant - Urban Planner – Building/Planning Parks and Recreation - Lifeguard Supervisor - Lifeguards - Parks and Recreation Labourers - Summer Event Coordinators - Summer Event Assistant Coordinator - Historical Site Coordinators (Lost Villages) - Minor Sports Referees (email sherry-lynn@southstormont.ca) 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.

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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Property Tax Billing Interim tax bills were mailed in early March, there are two (2) installments due March 31 and May 31 respectively. For your information, please be advised of the following methods of payment available: • If you would like to pay your taxes by pre-authorized payments, visit southstormont. ca/PAP to submit your application form • Telephone/internet banking • Mail cheque or money order to P.O. Box 84, Long Sault, ON K0C 1P0 • After hours, access the drop off box beside the front entrance of the Town Hall • At ABMs (automated bank machines) and at most financial institutions • In person at the Town Hall, cash, cheque, debit, post-dated cheques Please note that any outstanding balance in your water account has been transferred to your tax account and appears as “past due” on the interim tax bill.

Please ensure that your method of payment allows sufficient time for processing; payments must be received at the office by the due date. For your information a penalty of 1.25% is added to all outstanding tax accounts the day after the payment due date and continues to be added on the first day of each month until the account is paid in full. Thank you for your cooperation. Should you have any questions, please contact the Town Hall.

Upcoming Requests for Quotation The following Request for quotations will be available as of March 17th, 2021: • 01-2021 – Surface Treatment • 02-2021 – Supply of Granular Material • 03-2021 – Grass Mowing and Trimming • 07-2021 – Miscellaneous Concrete and Sidewalk Replacement & Repair For more information, visit southstormont.ca

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COUNCIL Mayor Bryan McGillis 613-937-3116 bmcgillis@southstormont.ca Deputy Mayor David Smith 613-577-2081 dsmith@southstormont.ca Councillor Andrew Guindon 613-330-1935 aguindon@southstormont.ca Councillor Jennifer MacIsaac 613-537-2555 jmacisaac@southstormont.ca Councillor Cindy Woods 613-930-5381 cwoods@southstormont.ca

SeawaY communitY eventS STORYWALK® at Summerstown Trails: Take the family for a walk on the Summerstown Trails and enjoy a story along the way. The story pages will be on display from Saturday, March 20 at 10:00 am until Sunday, March 21 at 2:00 pm. The trails are located on Summerstown Road, 1.6 km north of exit 804 of the 401.

Seaway Senior Citizens Club

MARCH 2021 VIRTUAL EVENTS Tuesday March 16 at 1:00 p.m.

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Tuesday March 23 at 1:00 pm ZOOM PRESENTATION

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Monday, March 29th at 10:00 a.m.

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SPAGHETTI FUNDRAISER sponsored by the Knights of Columbus 755 on Friday, March 26th. Lunch served from 11:30am to 1pm and Supper served from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. (205 Amelia St. downstairs hall).

Info: 613-932-7600.

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If interested, please call the club at (613) 932-4969 or send an email to seawayseniorsvirtual@gmail.com with the following information: • Which event(s) you would like to attend • Your name, phone number and/or email address If you wish to attend a Zoom event, you will receive instructions by email. If you wish to attend a phone event, we will call you with the phone number and with instructions on how to join in.

These events are free of charge and open to the public as well as club members

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RADIO BINGO!

THE SEAWAY SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB is now partially open to our members with social distancing and mandatory adherence to EOHU guidelines. We offer knitting, art group, and swedish weaving. Exercise, guitar jamming and choir will continue on Zoom.

Preregistration is required at 613-932-4969.

TRI-COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL is pleased to offer a FREE Online Training: Health Care Support Worker. This training will run Monday to Thursday, 1-2 pm on Zoom for 4 weeks. Students will benefit from guest speakers and working through a workbook.

To register, please call 613-932-7161.

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MATTERS

As YourTV strives to bring you the latest on the COVID-19 crisis, tune into Community Matters Monday to Friday for updated news and local impact of the pandemic.

ST. LAWRENCE SENIORS at ANAF welcome you back to Bingo on Mondays starting at 12:15. Covid rules will apply to everyone.

Face mask mandatory. First come first serve (50 people max). No reservations accepted.

SEAWAY VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE workshops: IBS NUTRITION 101: a 2-hour virtual workshop by a Registered Dietitian, on IBS and how to manage symptoms through food and nutrition. Tuesday, March 30 at 2:30 p.m. on the Zoom platform. COOKING FOR ONE: 4-week virtual cooking demonstrations by a Registered Dietitian, showing you simple recipes you can prepare from the comfort of your home!

Wednesdays, March 31 -April 21 from 10-11 a.m. on the Zoom platform. Info or to register: seawayvalleychc.ca/program-registration/ or call 1-888-936-0306 ext. 229.

VIRTUAL ROTARY TRIVIA NIGHT. Prizes will be awarded. Mark your calendar for April 23, at 7:00 pm. Questions start at 7:30 pm.

A donation of $10 per person is suggested for the link to play…. Proceeds and donations are directed to projects that benefit mental health and food distribution. To register online or for information www.cornwallsunriserotary.com or email rotaryclubofcornwallsunrise@gmail.com K of C SENIORS & FRIENDS WEDNESDAY LUNCH March 17th at the Knights of Columbus, 205 Amelia St. (downstairs hall) from 11:30am to 1pm. “Irish Stew”. Info: 613-932-7600.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 297 Smoked Meat, March 18th. Take out Only.

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IS SOMEONE’S DRINKING BOTHERING YOU? You are not alone. There is help and hope. Call 613-937-4880 or visit www. al-anon.org LADIES AUXILIARY LEGION BRANCH 297 - General meetings are cancelled until further notice.

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The Arts and Culture Centre idea needs to be sold to the public NICK SEEBRUCH

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The City of Cornwall got an update on Monday, March 8 on the status of the future Arts and Culture Centre.

The previous Cornwall City Council bought the former Bank of Montreal at 159 Pitt St. in 2018 for $450,000. The City received an estimate a few months later from a consulting firm who estimated that to renovate and redesign the building would cost between $4 million to $6 million.

Since that time, costs have grown. The city learned that due to the quality of the soil under the building, renovations will cost an additional $180,000. On top of the soil issues, construction costs have ballooned by nearly 10 per cent in the past three years raising the estimated cost to over $7 million.

On top of the rising costs, Council also received a business plan from city administration. According to administration, the Arts Centre would run an operating deficit of nearly $170,000 annually.

I believe that the city does need a venue like an Arts and Culture centre.

Art, music, drama. These are some of the things that make life worth living.

Cornwall is changing, rapidly. A new arts centre is a part of that change. We have to stop thinking of Cornwall as a place that doesn’t have things. We should start thinking of Cornwall that has its own art and culture, like Montreal, maybe not on the same scale, but definitely in the same spirit.

Like I said, I am convinced that Cornwall does need a venue like an arts and culture centre, what I’m not convinced of however is that Council and administration are presenting this idea in the best possible way.

Have all avenues been explored in terms of ways of generating revenue from this building? Where is the City’s public engagement campaign to sell this idea? Does this new amenity need to be owned and run by the City? Or could this centre be run by a non-profit that receives support from the city as a portion of their overall budget?

No matter what the City decides to do with the arts and culture centre and no matter who winds up running it, the City

must sell the idea to the public.

Without a sustained public relations campaign, I feel that this new arts and culture centre will become a source of resentment.

It is always easier to be against something than for it and negative comments are always louder than those who are in favour of something, especially on social media, but the City and even the arts and culture centre fundraising committee need to convince the public that this is something that they want. While I am in favour of having an arts and culture centre in the city, the idea that the facility will operate at a loss of nearly $170,000 perpetually it seems, is hard to comprehend and swallow.

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All that being said, I also feel like an arts centre is a harder sell to the public than say the Benson Centre was.

The Benson Centre had a bigger budget at over $32 million. The Benson Centre was built before my time at Seaway News, but I feel that in our community, sports are more accepted and valued than arts. I think that’s wrong and that’s a shame. Sports are great, but we need arts and culture too to have a well-rounded community and one should not be valued over the other.

What do you think of the arts and culture centre project?

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

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Opening and closing Dear Editor, My opinion is that the government has missed their chance to slow this pandemic down. I have spoken to many people in all walks of life and 90 per cent have agreed, including small businesses, that we should have closed down completely in January and February because business is slow and

people have spent their money at Christmas and restaurants have their worst months of the year except for Valentine’s Day. I called Premier Ford and our MPP’s office and received only their party lines. Opening and closing when they try this and that before changing every couple of weeks, hoping that the vaccine will come out and

save them. Had they closed everything except curbside pick-up in January and Feburary and statrted opening in March and April with the vaccine we could slowly re-open in June when we could enjoy the summer, but now we won’t be spending the summer outside and travelling to visit family and friends who have haven’t seen in

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over a year while businesses will continue to struggle.

The government is using us as guinea pigs with all their opening and closing and the bumbers still go up. Good luck Mr. Ford.

Paul Newsome Cornwall, Ontario

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Millionaire athletes shouldn’t have to be motivated Claude McIntosh Mac’s Musings

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Well, it has happened again with the same old spin from management.

An NHL coach fired because, according to the general manager, trying to save his own job, the coach couldn’t motivate all that high-priced, and in some cases overpaid, talent he assembled.

This begs the question why a coach, or anyone else, would have to motivate a roomful of millionaires to give it their best every night. These are players who make more in one game than many of the oldtimers, pre-expansion era, earned in an entire season.

Nobody had to motivate Rocket Richard, Phil Esposito, Gordie Howe, Bobby Hull or Jean Beliveau. There’s the story that Howe demanded and received a team jacket as a signing bonus from the Red Wings. For fringe players, the motivation was a pending bus ticket to hockey’s version of purgatory ... the minors.

It doesn’t happen in the real world. Ever hear of a chief of medical staff being fired because he couldn’t motivate the hospital’s team of surgeons? ************ There has been chatter that the Trudeau Liberals might decide to go to the polls in June.

The thinking might be that it would be better to call Canadians to the polls before they start to figure out who is going to pay the humongous debt piled up over the last 12 months. Or worse, how it is going to be paid down.

Besides, eight out of 10 Canadians who don’t have a Conservative membership card have no idea who leads the Conservative party.

No, Stephen Harper is long gone. ************ Cornwall Police Service Chief Danny Aikman’s contract is up at the end of the year and no official word on if he will stay for at least one more year.

The police service board, more than satisfied with the job he has done, has left the door open for an extension.

If he decides to pull the plug on a long career, Deputy Chief Shawna Spowart is expect to become the force’s first female chief.

It would be a quantum leap for the force which told a bold step in the 1970s and hired its first female officer.

THIS WEEK IN 1969 - Cornwall Optimist Club unveiled a plan for a large multi-sports complex north of the public works facility on Ontario Street to be built over several years. The plan called for a 17-acre site (former landfill) that would house a 4,500seat youth arena, ball diamonds, football field, lacrosse box, outdoor pool, soccer fields and tennis courts. ... A five-year-old Glen Walter boy fell through the ice at the foot of Alice Street and drowned. He was playing on the river ice with a four-year-old friend. ... A coroner’s jury found a faulty space heater caused a Williamstown house fire that claimed a woman and her eightyear-old son. ... Canada’s population reached 21 million. ... Ontario Education Minister William Davis said it was time to scrap Grade 13 in the province’s high schools. The fifth year of high school dragged on for another 19 years until the Mike Harris government got the job done.

... The Red & White Food Store at 1203 Pitt St. held its grand opening. It was owned and operated by Raoul Moise.

(Part two) Anti-pollution committee member Ald. Ralph Carrara told his colleagues that it was time for the city to start thinking about collaborating with neighbouring municipalities to build a regional dump (aka landfill site). ... After being charged by police with a third attempt at suicide, a city man was given a two-year sentence to be served at Kingston Penitentiary. The man requested the federal prison so he could receive psychiatric help. Court was told the man was charged after cutting his wrists with a pen knife while being held in a city police cell. He had been arrested for causing a disturbance. ... In an editorial, the Standard-Freeholder said Ald. Roy Brunet’s idea of a volunteer branch of the city fire department was worth examining. It noted that “experts” had forecast a population of 70,000 by 1980 and that a volunteer component would reduce the cost of adding fulltime fire fighters.

(Par t three) Cornwall Chamber of Commerce endorsed a plan to change the part of Nine Mile Road in Cornwall Township to Power Dam Drive. The change had been made in the city. ... Domtar opened its new cafeteria. Built at a cost of $100,000, the cafeteria had seating for 160 mill workers. .... The Pet Kingdom opened at 318 Pitt St. ... Tip Top Sound, 263 Pitt St., held its grand opening. Long playing (LP) records were marked down to $2.99. The owners were Dave Davidson, former Eaton’s outlet manager, and Sandy Lawrence of Melody Music. ... Honky tonk piano player Maggie Terrance was playing at the Crooked Stove Pipe in the Cornwallis Hotel. ... Le Petit Zappia, 147 Montreal Rd., had free delivery

on orders of $1 or more. .. Tex-made defeated Ingleside 5-3 in a Long Sault Senior Hockey League playoff game. Warren Haworth, Bernie Proulx, Barry Fenton, Gilles Lortie and Roma Labrecque scored for Tex-made. Clarence Adams, two, and Benny Legue had the Ingleside goals.

TRIVIA ANSWER Larry Robinson didn’t make the cut in the Cornwall Royals’ training camp in 1969. Actually, it was a case of Robinson refusing to make the cut ... cut as in haircut. He left camp when team management demanded that he cut his long locks.

A barber was summoned to the Water Street Arena locker room and Robinson was seated in a chair. But before the clipping could star, Robinson got up and walked out.

Few days later the Brockville Braves of the Central Junior Hockey League signed the native of Mavelville, near Winchester. After one season with the Braves he was drafted

by Kitchener Rangers of the Ontario Hockey League. Two years later, after starting his second season with the AHL Halifax Voyageurs, he was promoted to the Canadiens. Robinson was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1995. In 2017 he was named one of the 100 greatest NHL players. Robinson has 10 Stanley Cup rings.

TRIVIA In March 1969, Eastside Dairy offered this new product to its customers: 1) Half-gallon jugs of milk, 2) Pitcher-pak bags of milk, 3) Two-percent milk, 4) Halfand-half coffee cream, 5) Cottage cheese.

QUOTED “When you are in jail, a good friend will be trying to bail you out. A best friend will be in the overnight cell next to you saying, ‘Damn, that was fun.’

- Groucho Marx

Queen’s Park Update – March 12, 2021

JIM MCDONELL MPP STORMONT-DUNDAS-SOUTH GLENGARRY

As our province-wide vaccination program surpasses 1 million doses, the Federal Government now forecasts a substantial increase in deliveries. New sectors, such as 80 and over seniors, and those receiving home care, and others, will now be eligible for their vaccinations sooner. The new accelerated program will require more health practitioners and the engagement of local government, not-for-profit organizations, and private businesses to inoculate our residents with the new vaccines.

Automated robocalls are being sent out by the vaccination team, led by Medical Officer of Health Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, to provide detailed appointment booking instructions.

The provincial online booking portal is scheduled to go live on Monday, March 15,

deficit.

The triple threat has hit Ontario’s tourism sector as COVID-19 created a health, economic and social crisis. Throughout the pandemic, Minister Lisa MacLeod has remained committed to engaging with stakeholders, partners and agencies to fully understand the economic impacts on the heritage, sport, tourism and culture sectors. This week, Minister MacLeod announced a Tourism Economic Recovery Ministerial Task Force to give expert advice and recommendations on helping the province’s $36 billion tourism industry recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Its mandate includes providing strategies and advice that help position Ontario and its local communities as destinations of choice for travel, and identify travel and tourism incentives, products, and experiences that enhance destination development. The tourism sector suppor ts more than 400,000 jobs province-wide. The task force, chaired by former Minister of Tourism Tim Hudak, will report back by late spring.

Ontario launched the Social Services Relief Fund in March 2020 to help protect the health and safety of the province’s most

vulnerable people during COVID-19. As part of its Community Housing Renewal Strategy and response to COVID-19, Ontario is investing approximately $1.75 billion in 2020-2021 to help sustain, repair and grow community housing to address homelessness. This week we announced $3,521,944 to help the City of Cornwall Social Services respond to an increase in COVID-19 cases in some emergency shelters and help keep vulnerable people safe throughout our region. The COVID-19 pandemic has placed extra demands on shelters to provide a safe place for people in need, and this funding will give these shelters the additional support they need to stop the spread of COVID-19 as they work to ensure everyone can find and keep a safe and secure roof over their head.

As always, remember to stay home, stay safe and save lives. Your health and that of your loved ones may depend on it.

Regards, Jim McDonell MPP for Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry

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for those 80 years old and older. Additional Phase 2 groups will be added to the portal as more vaccine deliveries are received. A new helpline will be established to answer questions and help those having trouble registering. Residents unable to attend in person may be able to receive their shot at home. Please check the Eastern Ontario Health Unit for the latest information at www.eohu.ca.

This week, I had the privilege of speaking to several legislature bills, including Bill 257, Suppor ting Broadband and Infrastructure Expansion Act. This legislation aims to remove barriers to help ensure timely deployment of reliable, highspeed broadband infrastructure in unserved and underserved areas throughout the province. Studies show that Ontario has become the most expensive jurisdiction in North America to place fibre cable facilities, considered the best solution in providing highspeed broadband service. This bill will make a measurable impact on the 700,000 Ontario households that lack reliable highspeed broadband. Since 2019, our government has committed nearly $1 billion over six years to address this technology

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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‘Active Transportation’ Dear Editor, I would like to clarify and perhaps challenge the term ‘Active Transportation’ as used in the ‘Draft Plan for Recreation’.

The summary of what the authors of this report mean by Active Transportation can be found on page 14 (actual) of the report.

There are other references to Active Transportation but they all are used in the same way. We both agree that ‘Active’ means that the mode of movement is human powered, not a motor of any kind.

The use of the word ‘transportation’ to include recreation is objectionable.

If one is doing BMX the ‘active’ component is present, but we don’t refer to this activity as ‘transportation’. If one is skateboarding in a skateboard park, then once again the ‘active’ component is present, but this is not transportation.

The same principle applies to walking.

Transportation implies that there is purpose to the activity that is not recreational but is intended for some functional purpose (I.e. – shopping, commuting to work,

visiting friends, attending events, etc.).

Some people think of Active Transportation as a blanket term for ‘utilitarian’ as well as ‘recreational’ walking and/or cycling. It is important that there be a clear distinction between Active Transportation and recreational walking/ cycling even if the same infrastructure can be used at times for both purposes. For the rest of this article, I am going to emphasize this distinction by using AT (underlined) to indicate that I am not referring to the ‘recreational’ component of cycling/walking.

The wonderful recreational trail system of Cornwall and SDG is used for active recreation, but it is rarely used for AT. AT overwhelming uses the infrastructure within the city such as sidewalks, bike lanes and the roads themselves.

Placing AT within the category of recreation and the recreational trail system is problematic for two reasons.

Firstly, it leads to confusion about how AT is to use the streets of Cornwall.

Where exactly do bicycles belong when they are using AT? Where exactly do pedestrians belong on streets that do not have sidewalks or when sidewalks are unusable as they often are in the winter?

AT means that pedestrians and cyclists have access to the same shops and services that cars do and can access these in safety.

There are car drivers who believe that bicycles should only be on the recreational trails or in designated bike lanes, yet I have not met a single cyclist who considers the current bike lanes in Cornwall to be safe. None of them are separated, there are gaps through the busiest parts of the city, parked cars are often on the right of bike lane increasing the chances of being ‘doored’ and the proximity of loud, speeding vehicles right beside you as you cycle or walk is unnerving and prohibitive for many would-be users of AT. Secondly, by making AT a recreational activity it permits our municipal and provincial governments to avoid prioritizing AT.

Planners can point to the extensive recreational trail system and feel that AT has been more than adequately addressed.

AT very effectively addresses many of our urban problems (healthy living, congestion, over dependence on carbon, etc.) but the impediments to AT are quite different than those confronted by strictly recreational programs.

Cornwall is a city where AT could flourish. Unfortunately, the major impediment to AT is how we handle the obvious necessity for vehicular traffic. Oddly, the report mentions the need to escape our urban environment – to find peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle of our streets. For AT to succeed, the ‘hustle and bustle’ problem can and ought to be addressed. Rather than driving to all our recreational activities, some of our recreation could be accommodated through AT. Warren Brownlee, Cornwall, Ontario

the demand.

When you start talking to people, you realize that you are not alone. Household appliances of all kinds are manufactured to give you service for just a few years, and ‘planned absolescence’ is now so obvious that it has become a joke.

These appliances are so cheaply made that they do not last. The appliance companies operate in collusion; they charge very similar prices but the quality of the goods is about the samevery poor. On major appliances you get a full one-year warranty on parts and labour, and after that you’re on your own.

The irony of these poor quality

machines is that unnecessary technology and bells and whistles have been added at an additional cost, but do people really need these ‘enhancements?’ For example, do we really need a nursery rhyme tune to tell us the cycle is over, or do I really need a WI-Fi enhanced dishwasher so I can send a signal to start the washing cycle while I am at the office or lying in bed? This is just absurd.

The big corporations are obsessed with the ‘Internet of Things’ as they call it, and the priority seems to be to have everything ‘connected’- the quality of the item(or of its life) doesn’t seem to matter! Hence, the big push for 5G

everywhere to get risky wireless devices of all kinds throughout the house, the schools and the workplaces that are still left standing. That’s another story waiting to be told.

The design and production of household appliances can no longer be left to the whims and ideology of the big corporations. Perhaps the federal government of Canada needs to establish some recommendations for minimum standards of excellence in production, so that our household goods are reliable, have a proper warranty, and a shelf life of 15 years or more.

Kevin Parkinson Cornwall, ON

Dear Editor, Back in the day some of you will remember when you bought a household appliance, you had quite a few years of reliable usage. In fact, appliances such as washers, dryers, stoves etc. would routinely last 15 to 20 years and longer.

The old Maytag washer at our cottage has endured all kinds of weather and is still functioning perfectly after 35 years!

So what went wrong? Why, after only about 8 months, am I having to get a service call to get the squeaky bearings checked and possibly replaced on my GE dryer ? Why, according to a Cornwall appliance repair shop, are they extremely busy? They simply can’t keep up with

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Beyond 21 growing into new space NICK SEEBRUCH

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CORNWALL, Ontario – Beyond 21 is growing into their new home at 1924 Pitt St. Since opening their new facility in November of 2020, Beyond 21 has slowly begun bringing in their participants and enjoying all of the activities that the new space has to offer.

The new 8,000 sq. ft. facility features a fully stocked kitchen with multiple stoves and fridges, a large brightly lit welcome area

and activity space, a larger activity room where participants can enjoy movies and practice Zumba, as well as a future greenspace at the back of the building where Beyond 21 hopes to have a garden in the Spring.

“The participants love it and there is a lot more room for activities,” said Lise Fortin, a Beyond 21 Facilitator.

Beyond 21 only recently began to bring their participants into the new facility after COVID-19 restrictions began to ease.

During the COVID-19 lockdown, Beyond 21 staff were only able to maintain contact with their participants through Zoom calls and the occasional porch visit.

Currently, Beyond 21 are bringing their participants to the facility in groups of eight to help reduce chances of exposure and spread of COVID-19.

“That first week back here I don’t think there was a dry eye among us,” said Beyond 21 Programming Director Donna MacGillivary who explained that staff and

participants alike were relieved to be back together again.

Beyond 21 plans on continuing to grow into their new space and adding to their future greenspace outside by building as stated above gardens, as well as adding a barbecue and a gazebo.

Beyond 21 is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping adults with disabilities living connected and active lives after they have aged out of the school system.

Chateau Cornwall sends love and support to McConnell Manor NICK SEEBRUCH

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CORNWALL, Ontario – Chartwell Retirement Residences Chateau Cornwall is sending expressions of encouragement and support to their fellow Chartwell property in the city, McConnell Manor.

Residents of Chateau Cornwall have created and sent colourful signs to their fellow residents at McConnell Manor, which is currently experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak.

The Manor was declared to have been experiencing an outbreak of the virus on March 5.

“The residents wanted to show their support for our sister home. It was a very emotional activity, but it was so positive,” said Sabrina McTaggart, Lifestyle & Programs Manager at Chartwell Cornwall. “Our hearts go out to all staff and residents at Chartwell

McConnell. Our residents wanted to give back, so we decorated Bristol boards with motivational messages, blue butterflies and flowers and donated them to McConnell.”

Chateau residents like retired kindergarten teacher Cathy Walsh and Jeanine Lortie helped make the signs while Chartwell Cornwall General Manager Jasmin Parker organized a car parade around McConnell Manor to show support to their residents and deliver the signs. “It was amazing, just amazing. It brought so much,” said Chartwell McConnell General Manager Shelley Hamilton. “You could just feel it as they were driving by, blowing kisses, honking their horns. It just came over us like, ‘They’re all here for us.’ The residents loved it. Something so simple and so wonderful, Chateau Cornwall resident Jeannine Lortie with her sign for McConnell Manor residents.

Submitted photo. it was just what we needed.”

Seaway Winds keeping the music alive SEAWAY NEWS STAFF

The Seaway Winds together pre-COVID. Submitted photo.

their Spooktacular concert from October 2018, or their2012 Colourama concert that featured classics like “ Somewhere over the Rainbow.”

In addition to their staple concert series at Aultsville Theatre, Seaway Winds also performs a Christmas concert every December at a local church, where they share their favourite festive seasonal pieces and give a monetary donation to a different local charity every year.

In addition to these annual concerts, Seaway Winds has also performed on Canada Day at the Lost Villages Museum

and at the Glen-Stor-Dun Lodge and at St. Matthew’s Church in Ingleside, and on Wednesdays in July for Arts in the Park at Lamoureux Park.

Several local artists who are now well -known in their own right havebeen featured soloists with Seaway Winds, including Graham Greer, Therese Motard, Lacie Petrynka, Raymond Lacroix and Katie Ditschun. Seaway Winds concerts have also had specialguest performers including the flute and trumpet professors from the State University of New York (SUNY) Potsdam, and members of the NAC in

Ottawa and the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, and composer, Howard Cable.

Seaway Winds currently hasmore than 30 players. During the COVID-19 pandemic they rehearseda few times in person outdoors in August with social distancing, but they are eager to return to the stage and perform musical favourites again.

If anyone plays a concert band instrument at least at the intermediate level and would like to participate in Seaway Winds, please contact Barb Hunter at bbhunter2008@hotmail.com. Also visit our website: www.seawaywinds.ca

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CORNWALL, Ontario - Since 2001, Seaway Winds Concert Band has been bringing music to the City of Cornwall and the surroundingSD&G counties.

The COVID -19 pandemic has put the group in hiatus since March 2020. but they planto return as soon as restrictions are lifted.

Barb Hunter, founder and conductor of the group, moved to the Cornwall area from Montreal in 1999. In Montreal, Hunter was the conductor of a community band and taught music and played professional trumpet with numerous ensembles, including the Montreal Symphony Orchestra.

After arriving in this region, Hunter began to connect with local musicians, whether they be members or former members of school bands or anyone who played a concert band instrument, and Seaway Winds Concert Band was established.

For nearly 20 years now, Seaway Winds has been presenting annual concerts performing a variety of instrumental pieces across different genres.

In 2002, Seaway Winds began their annual Aultsville Theatre concert series.

Every October and May Seaway Winds has performed concerts at Aultsville Theatre.

Fans of Seaway Winds may remember

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ACROSS 1. Electrical units 5. Happy 8. Mulligan or Irish 12. Enroll 13. Mineral-bearing rock 14. ____ over (study) 15. Choir member 16. Young louse 17. Enjoy a book 18. Back end 19. Milk factory 21. Pair 23. Marry secretly 27. Bat wood 30. The whole amount 32. Used a computer 33. Opponent 34. Elevate 36. Label 37. Alert 39. Angled addition 40. Messy place 41. Rent again 42. Broad-antlered deer

ARIES: If it’s time to renew your lease, you’ll start looking into the option of moving or even buying a property in the near future.

You’ll develop an increased sense of comfort.

TAURUS: You’ll need to watch what you say, as you’re likely to be misunderstood. At home, you’ll want to repaint or deep clean as a way to clear your mind.

GEMINI: Stores have already begun to advertise sales for their spring clothes, and you won’t be able to resist updating your wardrobe. You’ll be able to treat yourself.

CANCER: You’ll start the week convinced that you can conquer the world and go on an incredible adventure. You’ll have no shortage of ideas, and you’ll propose some great initiatives at work and at home.

LEO: After a period of confusion, sta­gnation and downright chaos, you’re ready for action. You need a change, and with better wea­ther on the horizon, you’ll pre­pare yourself for various outdoor activities.

VIRGO: Fatigue and stress might be buil­ding up, so let yourself be pam­pered by those close to you, es­ pecially your significant other. You have every right to be spoi­led by the people you love.

LIBRA: You’ll receive invitations to participate in a variety of activities. If you’re single, several admi­rers will get creative as they vie for your attention and try to im­press you.

SCORPIO: You’ll be enthusiastic about completing a new project. You have a rebellious streak, and you’re a person of action who likes to take on new challenges. Your whole family will support you.

SAGITTARIUS: You may very well start to feel some seasonal fatigue. Once you spot a discount, it won’t take much to convince you to plan a last-minute getaway.

CAPRICORN: Catching up with your friends is in order, but be sure to avoid crowds if the situation is unsafe. You’ll finally have the motivation to tackle tasks you’ve been putting off for a while.

AQUARIUS: A major promotion awaits you at work. However, you should expect to take on more responsibility right off the bat. In your love life, you’ll see clear signs of a commitment.

PISCES: Don’t be afraid to make a change in your professional life. Even if you need to sign up for a training course that’ll eat into your busy schedule, it’ll be well worth it in the end.

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Le budget 2021 de l’Ontario sera déposé le 24 mars ÉMILIE PELLETIER, JOURNALISTE, INITIATIVE DE JOURNALISME LOCAL

ONTARIO - Le troisième bilan annuel du gouvernement, qui aura été conçu par un troisième ministre des Finances, sera déposé le mercredi 24 mars.

L’Ontario aura vu trois budgets déposés par trois ministres différents depuis l’arrivée au pouvoir du gouvernement de Doug Ford, en 2018.

Le premier ministre des Finances de ce gouvernement, Vic Fedeli, avait été relayé au ministère du Développement économique, de la Création d’emplois et du Commerce, en 2019,

vernement Ford.

Le ministre Bethlenfalvy a fait savoir jeudi matin que son budget soutiendra le plan de distribution des vaccins de la province et comportera de nouvelles ressources pour le secteur de la santé.

Le budget annuel devrait aussi présenter de nouvelles initiatives pour « protéger le bien-être économique des familles, des travailleurs et des employeurs ».

Le Bureau de la responsabilité financière de l’Ontario (BRF) a révélé, dans son plus récent rapport publié jeudi matin, qu’il reste encore 4,5 milliards $ dans les coffres de l’Ontario que le gouvernement Ford n’a toujours pas

dépensés.

Le ministre Bethlenfalvy a assuré que tous les fonds qui n’ont pas encore été alloués le seront d’ici le 31 mars 2021.

Rappelons que le budget de 2020, déposé en novembre 2020, prévoyait un déficit de 28,5 milliards $ causé par les impacts économiques de la crise sanitaire.

En 2018, Doug Ford a principalement basé sa campagne électorale sur la quête vers l’équilibre budgétaire, mais la COVID-19 a bouleversé ces intentions.

Peter Bethlenfalvy n’a pas indiqué si le gouvernement prévoit un équilibre budgétaire.

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nouvelles infections ont été ajoutées au bilan tracté le virus s’en sont rétablies. total de 314 891 cas de COVID-19 en Ontario.

Jeudi, 64 611 tests de dépistage ont été Vendredi matin, la santé publique déplore 18 effectués. Depuis le début de la pandémie, la nouveaux décès causés par le coronavirus. province a complété plus de 11,5 millions de En tout, la COVID-19 a emporté 7 127 tests de dépistage de la COVID-19. En foyers de Ontariens. Jeudi, 676 personnes atteintes de soins de longue durée (FSLD), trois employés la COVID-19 étaient hospitalisées, dont 282 ont reçu un diagnostic positif au coronavirus, aux soins intensifs pour soigner des symptômes jeudi. Les autorités sanitaires n’ont répertorié plus graves. aucun nouveau cas du virus chez les résidents.

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En tout, l’Ontario a perdu 3750 résidents et 11 employés de FSLD aux mains du coronavirus. Jeudi, un nombre record de 43 503 personnes ont roulé leur manche en Ontario pour recevoir une dose du vaccin contre la COVID-19.

En tout, 1 062 910 doses avaient été administrées, en date de jeudi à 20h30.

En province, 94,65% de la population n’a toujours pas reçu une première dose du vaccin contre le virus.

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après avoir été vivement critiqué par la population en raison des nombreuses mesures austéritaires comprises dans son budget.

Pour son remplaçant Rod Phillips, ce n’est pas son travail de ministre des Finances qui lui a valu une rétrogradation, mais bien son voyage en catimini dans les Caraïbes, en décembre 2020, en pleine pandémie.

Le premier ministre Doug Ford avait choisi de le démettre de ses fonctions ministérielles, jugeant ce voyage comme un affront aux efforts de la province pour lutter contre la transmission de la COVID-19.

C’est donc Peter Bethlenfalvy qui aura le rôle de déposer le troisième budget annuel du gou-

COVID-19: plus de 1000 cas confirmés du variant britannique en Ontario ÉMILIE PELLETIER, JOURNALISTE, INITIATIVE DE JOURNALISME LOCAL

ONTARIO - L’Ontario compte 1005 cas confirmés du variant britannique de la COVID-19, une mutation plus contagieuse du virus, selon le plus récent bilan de la santé publique, publié vendredi matin.

La province a aussi répertorié 42 cas du variant de l’Afrique du Sud et 34 du variant du Brésil.

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LE MOIS DE LA FRANCOPHONIE Le drapeau franco-ontarien flottera en permanence à Queen’s Park PAR ÉMILIE PELLETIER, JOURNALISTE, INITIATIVE DE JOURNALISME LOCAL ONTARIO - L’histoire continue de s’écrire: les Franco-Ontariens verront dorénavant leur drapeau flotter en permanence devant l’Assemblée législative de l’Ontario, à Toronto.

Les élus ont adopté à l’unanimité la motion de la députée libérale d’Ottawa-Vanier Lucille Collard, mercredi matin.

Le drapeau franco-ontarien a été désigné en septembre 2020 comme un emblème officiel de la province, au même titre que le drapeau de l’Ontario.

«Les Franco-Ontariens font partie intégrante de l’histoire de notre province, et il est important que nous reconnaissions la contribution dynamique et continue des Franco-Ontariens dans toute la province», a lancé la députée Collard.

La porte-parole libérale en matière d’Affaires francophones Amanda Simard a quant à elle noté qu’en proposant cette motion, son équipe «a veillé à ce que les

Franco-Ontariens aient la place qu’ils méritent à Queens Park».

«Faire rayonner la francophonie» Dans un courriel, le bureau de la ministre des Affaires francophones Caroline Mulroney a indiqué que le gouvernement a l’intention de collaborer avec tous les partis de l’Assemblée législative «afin de faire rayonner la francophonie ontarienne à travers toute la province.»

«Notre gouvernement accueille chaleureusement cette occasion de célébrer à nouveau le drapeau franco-ontarien et nous remercions l’ensemble des députés de l’Assemblée législative pour leur appui unanime de cette initiative. C’est un rappel important des contributions et de la détermination de la communauté francophone.»

La cheffe de l’opposition officielle Andrea Horwath a partagé son enthousiasme face à cette nouvelle en affirmant que les Franco-Ontariens méritent de voir leur drapeau flotter à Queen’s Park 24/7.

Mais il reste beaucoup de travail à accomplir, juge-t-elle. «J’étais contente de

voir la motion obtenir l’appui unanime, mais ce qu’il faut, c’est de s’assurer que les francophones reçoivent les services dans leur propre langue, qu’ils aient accès à la justice dans leur propre langue, et qu’on protège leur droit à une

éducation à tout niveau dans leur propre langue.»

Le drapeau sera hissé dans l’enceinte de la chambre législative et à l’extérieur du bâtiment de Queen’s Park.

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Fondée en 1990, l’Association canadienne-française de l’Ontario, Régionale de l’Estrie devient l’Association canadienne-française de l’Ontario — Stormont, Dundas et Glengarry en 2001. L’ACFOSDG est un organisme de l’Ontario au service des francophones et francophiles de notre région. Elle intervient dans cinq champs d’action principaux : Accueil des francophones, francophiles et nouveaux résidents Mobilisation des membres de la communauté Concertation avec les organismes de la communauté pour atteindre des cibles collectives

Développement économique communautaire Représentation de nos communautés auprès des élus locaux et régionaux En 2017, l’ACFO-SDG a reçu un mandat clair de la communauté pour mettre en place son plan communautaire Vision 2021 qui s’appuie sur les quatre piliers stratégiques suivants : Leadership et cohésion communautaire Représentation et collaboration avec les gouvernements Rayonnement et célébration Performance organisationnelle.

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LE MOIS DE LA FRANCOPHONIE Bon mois de la Francophonie!

COMMUNIQUÉ DE L’ACFO

CORNWALL, Ontario - Le mois de la Francophonie fait partie des moments importants de la programmation annuelle de l’ACFO SDG. Il s’agit pour l’organisation, pour ses membres et la communauté francophone et francophile dans son ensemble, de célébrer la langue et la culture tout en mettant en lumière les forces vives qui nous

unissent.

Nous avons débuté le mois de la francophonie avec la journée internationale des Femmes de SDG où nous avons célébré le leadership des femmes tant en politique, en entreprenariat, en artisanat et en arts.

La semaine dernière c’est avec Brian St-Pierre que nous avons poursuivi les célébrations du mois de la

Francophonie.

Durant l’atelier « Écrire pour exister, 14 patr ticipants ont bénéficié d’une formation à l’écriture.

Cet atelier s’est achevé vendredi avec une représentation pleine d’émotions lors d’un direct sur Facebook.

Ce vendredi 19 mars, nous continuerons les festivités avec un con-

cert virtuel exceptionnel.

L’ACFO SDG organise un concert avec Damien Robitaille en toute intimité.

Les billets sont offerts à tous les membres qui renouvelleront leur adhésion par téléphone (613-933 8104) ou par courriel (acfo.sdg@ gmail.com).

Les places sont limitées alors n’hésitez plus.

Vivre en français à Cornwall – Stormont-Dundas-Glengarry ! officielles, soyez les bienvenus !

Cette trousse d’accueil est mise à jour régulièrement et n’hésitez pas à nous faire part de vos suggestions, modifications et nouvelles

informations à immigration@acfosdg.ca Bienvenue à Cornwall – Stormont, Dundas et Glengarry ! Bienvenue chez vous !

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C’est pourquoi nous vous offrons ce répertoire qui présente différents services en français afin d’en profiter dès votre arrivée dans notre belle région.

Au niveau des arts et de la culture, les régions de Cornwall - SDG offrent une grande variété d’activités pour satisfaire vos besoins récréatifs et culturels.

De plus, de la garderie au postsecondaire, vous trouverez le service approprié qui conviendra à votre famille.

Si vous cherchez un emploi, vous recevrez de l’aide et des conseils de professionnels afin d’atteindre vos objectifs de carrière où vos forces et capacités seront mises en valeur.

Toutefois, si vous désirez démarrer votre entreprise, les ressources en entrepreneuriat de la région seront mises à contribution. Finalement, que ce soit pour vous loger, pour travailler, pour obtenir des services en français ou pour vous donner le droit de vivre dans les deux langues

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Centre Charles-Émile-Claude Cours offerts dans l’est ontarien Cornwall, Embrun, Orléans, Ottawa

20 MARS BONNE JOURNÉE DE LA FRANCOPHONIE !

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Cornwall est une ville dynamique, en plein coeur de la belle région de Stormont, Dundas, Glengarr y.

Offrant des services variés, des logements abordables, des possibilités d’emploi et d’affaires, c’est un endroit où vous pouvez réussir !

Situé entre Montréal et Ottawa, avec l’autoroute 401 à votre porte et le fleuve Saint-Laurent dans votre cour arrière, Cornwall offre les atouts d’une ville dans un cadre pittoresque.

C’est un endroit idéal pour élever une famille - une communauté accueillante, culturelle diversifiée et une francophonie bien vivante.

Tout ce dont vous avez besoin pour profiter d’une qualité de vie exceptionnelle à Cornwall.

Une francophonie rayonnante !

L’ A s s o c i a t i o n canadienne-française de l’Ontario-Stormont, Dundas et Glengarry est un organisme au service des francophones et francophiles.

Vous accueillir est au coeur de nos préoccupations.

Your United Counties Update

TODD LIHOU, C O R P O R AT E COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR tlihou@sdgcounties.ca

Every month the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry will use this space to provide information to residents on a variety of topics, including decisions of council, public service announcements and other important updates.

Thank you to the Seaway News for offering to provide these messages.

Counties Councillors agreed March 15 to hire a consultant to develop a report to propose solutions that will better facilitate the education of children within SDG. Horizon Educational Consulting was selected by SDG for this important undertaking.

As part of the development of a new strategic plan in late 2019, Counties Council determined that the current educational model within our region could be improved, as in its current form, many children are not educated in or near their home communities.

While education is not within the purview of municipal government in Ontario, Council believes that the Counties and its constituent local municipalities have a significant and vital role to play in ensuring that our children are educated as close to home as possible.

In late 2020, it was determined by County Council that the best way to advance this strategic priority was to engage a qualified consultant to review local conditions and develop a document that can be used by the County to advocate for change.

A total of $60,000 was allocated in the

2021 budget to complete this assignment.

The price put forward by the proponent to complete the work is $45,000. There may be some additional in-house costs associated with this work, including advertising, media releases, etc.

These costs can be absorbed within the current budget.

ALEXANDRIA EA Counties Council Monday received a status update on an Alexandria Environmental Assessment that will eventually lead to significant improvements for that community’s Main Street.

The assessment focuses on County Road 34 in Alexandria and includes Main Street from County Road 10 (Lochiel Street) northerly to Elgin Street, and Mill Square in downtown Alexandria.

The study has developed and evaluated alternatives for the roadway cross section, intersections, active transportation features, and drainage, and has determined the property requirements to implement the project.

A 30-day public review of theproject file will be completed later this spring.

The recommended plan includes the following improvements: • Narrow road cross section with 3.2 m lanes, 2.0 m sidewalk, parking pockets, and decorative lighting where space is available.

• Interim and ultimate truck bypass routes.

• Add pedestrian push button at Kenyon Street West/County Road 43.

• No Right on Red at County Road 34 and

County Road 43.

• New one-way road with parking from Main Street to Ottawa Street.

• New walkway from Main Street to parking lot off Centre Street.

• Mill Square improvements including a narrow roadway and space for a parkette/ farmers market.

• Improve parking lot directional signage.

• Designated No Truck Route (requires permanent upgrade to existing truck bypass).

• Bury utility poles on Main Street from Kenyon Street West/County Road 43 to Gernish Street East.

• New pedestrian crossing at Gernish Street East.

• New parking lot at Gernish Street East/ Main Street (property acquisition is required).

• Potential new sidewalk along Gernish Street and Derby Street East to link to Mill Pond/Alexandria Island Park.

DONATIONS APPROVED The United Counties of SDG finalized its list of donations for the coming year. These budgeted donations were approved by council during budget deliberations. The St. Lawrence River Institute ($10,000), county fairs ($9,000), Dundas Manor ($500,000), OPP RN Position ($120,000), Eastern Ontario AgriFood Network ($25,000), Chesterville & District Historical Society ($1,000), Royal Canadian Legion ($940), Police Services Board Community Initiatives ($5,000) were all ratified March 15.

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CORNWALL, Ontario – The Cornwall Arts and Culture Centre committee will be holding an online art auction sponsored by Scotiabank Cornwall at the Cornwall Square from April 9 to 22 in support of the future Cornwall Arts and Culture Centre.

The Committee has pledged to raise $1 million from the community to help pay for the over $7 million estimated cost of renovating 159 Pitt St. and turning it into a new Arts and Culture Centre to be run by the City of Cornwall.

They are nearing their goal. At last update, the Committee has raised over $875,000.

“The art works available include a collection of pieces donated by Suzanne Mayer which include a piece from Fernand Labelle and three pieces from Aline Lalancette, both well-known

Quebecois artists. Mr. Labelle was born in Cornwall and later moved to Montreal to pursue his art career. There will also be many works done by local artists and from local art collections for a total of 60 works up for auction,” said Katie Burke, Chair of the Committee.

The auction will be held online beginning at 8 a.m. on Friday, April 9 and will end at 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 22, with winners being invited to pick-up their art on April 24 at the Cornwall Square.

Information on how to bid on the auction will be made available at www.bethelink.net in early April.

“We greatly appreciate the support of the artists, the art donors, and Scotiabank Cornwall and Cornwall Square as we work to achieve our goal of $1 million,” said Burke. “In a pandemic and post-pandemic era, the Arts in many forms will be very important in restoring

A painting by Fernand Labelle that will be up for auction. Submitted photo. balance in our lives.”

Anyone wishing to donate art work may do so by contacting 613-933-8353 to make arrangements by March 27.

For further information contact Katie burke at 613-933-8353 or brkcornwall@gmail.com

Province invests $3.5 million in Cornwall Social Services NICK SEEBRUCH

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CORNWALL, Ontario – The province of Ontario has announced a $3,521,944 investment in the City of Cornwall’s Social & Housing Services Department.

City of Cornwall Manager for Social & Housing Services Melissa Morgan said that the funding would be used to support vulnerable populations in a variety of ways.

“This additional one-time investment, from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing,

will enable the Municipality to help fund a variety of initiatives and assist a diverse range of vulnerable people to meet their short-term critical needs, including people living in community housing, supportive housing, people with low incomes, social assistance recipients, or others who require social services support as well as those that are experiencing homelessness,” Morgan said.

Stormont, Dundas, South Glengarry MPP Jim McDonell applauded the investment in his region.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has placed extra

demands on shelters to provide a safe place for people in need and staff,” said McDonell.

“This funding will give these shelters the extra support they need to stop the spread of COVID19 as they work to ensure everyone can find, and keep, a safe and secure roof over their head.”

The funding, which was announced on March 10 is a part of a $255 million dollar investment on the part of the provincial government into homeless services and shelters to protect those who have been greatly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

An example of Pole Fitness. Submitted photo.

CORNWALL COACH SELECTED AS JUDGE FOR CANADIAN POLE FITNESS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP NICK SEEBRUCH

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CORNWALL, Ontario – For eight years Shannon Champagne has been teaching pole fitness at A Lil’ Pole Fitness in Cornwall. She has now been selected as one of four judges of the Canadian Pole Fitness National Championship for 2021.

“I am Super Excited and proud to be one of the Judges for the Canadian Pole Fitness National Championship 2021 which will be held on June 5 and 6, 2021,” said Champagne. “It is a great honor to be picked to be a judge! The judges hold such an amazing range of talent and crazy proud to be one of them.”

This is the second time that Champagne has been selected by the Canadian Pole Fitness Association to serve as a judge, having previously served in that role in 2019.

Due to restrictions around the COVID19 pandemic, the competition will be held and judged virtually this year. The competition is open to men and women from across Canada who are seeking to compete in pole fitness, aerial hoops, and aerial hammock.

Champagne will be judging all levels of competition from the entry level right up to Masters.

Champagne states that not just her, but her team of coaches will also be supporting the event. Her team includes Lindsay Diehl-Pole Coach, Melanie Miller Robinson-Pole Coach, Jessica SamsonLyra Coach, and Gabriel Martel- Dance Coach.

“Being one of 4 Master Trainers across Canada for the Canadian Pole Fitness Association, we are bringing attention to Cornwall and proud to be from here,” Champagne said.

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Cornwall Electric, a FortisOntario company, who provides electrical transmission and distribution to approximately 28,000 customers in and around the Cornwall/Gananoque areas, has an employment opportunity for a:

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CAREER OPPORTUNITY Cornwall Electric is a beautiful, safe and friendly growing community. Cornwall is located on the banks of the St. Lawrence River in Eastern Ontario, and has everything you need to enjoy an exceptional quality of life. Cornwall has a small-town feel, businesses and waterfront minutes away from your front door along with new opportunities awaiting around every corner. Cornwall is strategically situated between Kingston, the picturesque 1000 Islands and is a short drive from Ottawa/Montreal. Cornwall is an affordable place to live, and a great place to raise a family. Cornwall Electric is currently recruiting for a:

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We thank all respondents but we will only contact those selected for an interview.

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In order to be successful in this position the candidate will require a combination of solid inventory management and tracking experience, a maintenance background, technical knowledge, willingness to learn, excellent communication skills, problem solving capabilities, and the ability to develop and maintain relationships with all levels of the organization. Preference will be given to 4th Class Operating Engineers. If you happen to be seeking a rewarding career, opportunity to work both independently, be part of a collaborative and dynamic team with an attractive compensation package and more - we encourage you to apply!

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Our most heartfelt thanks to all of our Family, Friends, Neighbours, Caregivers, Bayshore Nurses, PSW’s, Grace, Steve, Medigas, Richard Thompson, Dr. Holla, Winchester Hospital, Dave McDougall and Brownlee Funeral Home. To anyone we may have forgotten, we thank you.

The prayers, flowers, cards, gifts, food, memorial donations and every other act of kindness throughout this very difficult time have all meant so very much to all of us.

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who are either experienced, or are willing to learn the insulation trade.

We provide training for inexperienced individuals who are willing to learn.

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As an essential service making packaging for the food industry, Hood Packaging is offering unionized steady employment with benefits including health, dental and vision care.

We offer competitive wages and night shift premium as night shift is a possibility. We’re looking for machine operators, and packers.

Apply at www.hoodpkg.com/careers or visit 1800 Vincent Massey Drive and become part of the Hood Packaging team today.

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Peacefully, at home surrounded by his family, on Friday, March 5, 2021. He was 83. He leaves his loving wife of 57 years, Lise (Jasmin) DiCola. Loving father of Brian (Hélène). Sadly missed by his grandchildren Martin and Mélanie Pageot.

Survived by his brother, Vincent “Chico” (Jean), and his sister, Virginia (Harry).

Squint is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, Peter and Theresa (Sullivan), his brothers, Louis (late Angie), Reginald (late Rolande), Arthur (Annette), and his sisters, Margot Mouncey, Josephine Desrosiers (late Omer), Betty Brisson (late Adelard), Yolanda Ouellette (late Rene) and Vivian Esper (late George). Squint was a long time welder with Bingley Steel and Bolger Steel and was a good hockey player playing in the senior city hockey league, also a good football player and played with the CCVS team. He followed that by coaching over 20 years in the local Optimist league.

He was also a real Toronto Argonaut Football fan attending numerous Grey Cups. Due to Covid-19 restrictions all services are private. Cremation services entrusted to the M. John Sullivan Funeral Home, 341 Pitt Street (across from city hall) Cornwall. Rite of Committal at Notre Dame Cemetery at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, the family would prefer that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Church of your choice for a mass, the Alzheimer’s Society- www. alzheimer.ca, Heart & Stroke Foundation -www.heartandstroke.ca or the RCAF Wing. Condolences may be left at www.mjohnsullivanfuneralhome.com

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At the Cornwall Community Hospital on Tuesday March 9, 2021. Bryan Beaudry in his 69th year. Loved father of Bruce (Bridget) and Todd (Erin). Dearly loved brother of Linda Evan. Will be sadly missed by his grandchildren T.J. and Annabelle, his nephews and his many friends. A private cremation has taken place.

Interment of the cremated remains will take place at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home 822 Pitt St. Cornwall (613) 938 – 3888. Online condolences at www.wilsonfuneralhome.ca

WDMH staff now fully vaccinated PROVIDED BY WDMH nseebruch@seawaynews.media

WINCHESTER, Ontario – March 11th was a special milestone at WDMH. All staff, physicians, midwives, and students have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine – close to 400 health care workers in total.

Over the past four weeks, vaccination clinics were held as each delivery of the vaccine arrived.

“It is comforting to know that our frontline workers are now protected,” noted Cholly Boland, CEO. “Now attention will turn to ensuring our local communities are protected too.”

The Eastern Ontario Health Unit is

leading the vaccination program and will be providing regular updates to local communities about the timing and location of vaccination clinics. For the latest updates, please visit www.eohu.ca/en .

All safety protocols remain in place at WDMH, including screening, wearing masks, the use of personal protective equipment, and visitor restrictions. For full details, please visit www.wdmh. on.ca.

If you would like to provide comments or suggestions about hospital services, please contact Cholly Boland, President and CEO, Winchester District Memorial Hospital at 613.774.1049 or by email at cboland@wdmh.on.ca.

Alana Smith, a technician who sterilizes and prepares medical instruments at WDMH, received her shot yesterday from Joanne Blaszczyk, Employee Health Nurse. Submitted photo.

New initiative targets farmers struggling with stress, burnout, depression MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS ANGELE D’ALESSIO CMHA CHAMPLAIN EAST

Farmers could use help facing mental health challenges but rarely get it because resources are scarce and hard to access for those who work unpredictable hours in remote areas. To make matters worse, there is a lot of stigma surrounding mental health among farmers, who view themselves as stoic, independent and competent.

To help address the mental health crisis in the farming community, the University of Guelph’s Dr. Andria Jones-Bitton brought together a stakeholder working group for mental health in agriculture. That group developed an initiative called In the Know, which the Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division, will launch in the coming weeks.

It features evidence-based mental health literacy programming, which is designed to improve farmers’ knowledge and beliefs about mental disorders. Those

who participate in the four-hour sessions will be better able to recognize, manage and prevent mental health problems. The initiative will also help reduce the stigma associated with mental illness in the farming community.

Stanford’s experience illustrates the benefits of mental health support. After he was diagnosed with anxiety, he reached out to Do More Agriculture, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the mental health of those who work in agriculture. That set him on the path to recovery.

“Farmers are supposed to be the salt of the earth, strong people who don’t need help from anybody. They are supposed to carry on no matter what happens to them,” he told the CBC a year ago. “But I have come to realize that asking for help is not a bad thing.”

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Canadian grain farmer Sean Stanford hit a low point a few years ago. His crops were poor, bills were piling up and he was struggling to handle his workload. His situation worsened until it caused a health crisis.

While lying in bed one day, he felt a crushing weight on his chest and one of his arms. He was sure he was having a heart attack, but a doctor diagnosed him with extreme anxiety. Stanford’s experience is not uncommon among Canadian farmers.

Mental illness — stress, anxiety, depression, emotional exhaustion and burnout

— is more pervasive in farming than in other professions. A 2016 survey of more than 1,100 agricultural producers revealed that 45 percent of them were experiencing high stress, 58 percent of them were suffering from anxiety and 35 percent were depressed. Almost 68 percent of respondents scored lower than people in other industries in terms of resilience.

Experts say many factors contribute to the problem, including unfavourable weather and outbreaks of animal disease, which are more widespread now than in years past.

Farmers also face intense financial pressure, which often includes paying off debt incurred to purchase land and equipment.

In addition, they don’t have sick leave so they routinely work when they are sick, which leads to physical and mental strain.

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Jane in Bonville it is that MAC’Sis wondering why MOVEMENT MUSINGS MATTERS big grocery stores, no longer allow the taking Claude McIntosh Natasha Ingram of empty boxes. What do they expect people who are moving or folk like me who need a big low box to house new chicks in, till they can go outside, (got a rooster to wake my neighbor). What’s up with that??? Let’s all COMPLAIN next visit to buy expensive groceries. The squeaky chick gets the boxes!!!!!!

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The rabbit says “I dunno, I’m only here because Reader says: I am not appreciating the of autocorrect.” driver who hit my white Elantra on Sydney St. just above Ninth St. on March 10 and approximately 11:10 a.m. If anyone witnessed this incident, or the driver himself wants to fess up (Karma will get you) please contact the police department at 613-9307458 and refer to report #21002029.

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From the Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre: The Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre, is pleased to announce that the Starter Company PLUS program will once again open for applications March 17th, From Tri-County Literacy Council: FREE 42021. The application period will close on Week Health Care Support Worker Training March 31st at 4 pm. Students in SDG are star ting March 22, 2021 on Zoom. eligible for funds.

Participants will work through a workbook, Disappointed that Cornwall Electric didn’t and benefit from guest speakers. Some of give residents a heads up on Monday that the guest speakers to be included are a they would be cutting the power in the after- dietitian, elder abuse specialist, a health noon. That could cause residents some prob- care staff working in the field, a recreational lems if they were in the middle of cooking, co-ordinator, and an Alzheimer’s awareness cleaning, or on a web call. A lot of people work coordinator. To register call 613-932-7161.

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Saw a sight I haven’t seen in awhile on Tuesday, the Remax balloon flying over Cornwall’s downtown. Brings back memories of Lift Off!

Seen on Facebook: Just a little shoutout to the two angels that took care of me yesterday at the Cornwall Community Hospital.....Nurse Bonnie Poitras and Dr. The staff at Beyond 21 received new personalized aprons to go along with the brand new home Sarah Whynot. for the non-profit. Great work. (Nick Seebruch/ Seaway News).

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Have extra grocery bags you need to get rid of? The Agapé Centre will take them off Cornwall is still leading the way with new your hands and will use them to help distribCOVID-19 cases. Cornwall has half of all of ute food from their Food Bank. the COVID-19 cases in the EOHU region, that Good news on the vaccine front. Everyone covers Cornwall, SDG, part of Akwesasne, and all of Prescott-Russell. Please follow pub- should be able to receive at least their first lic health guidelines so you do not put vulner- dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by the end of May according to Dr. Paul Roumeliotis of the able lives at risk.

Marc Leduc, along with Maurice Richard, Gordie Howe, Jean Beliveau, Bobby Orr and EOHU. Bobby Hull. It was taken in 1988 during a skating fund raiser for the Quebec Society for From the City of Cornwall: Key dates to Disabled Children at the Montreal Forum.

Congratulations to CCVS student remember: April 5: bag limit changes to two Do you have a photo with a famous athlete you’d like to share? bags or one can per household per week; Kiawentiio Tarbell who just released her first Email it to nseebruch@seawaynews.media April 12: leaf and yard waste collection starts; EP. Some readers might remember this for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to Boston Pizza.

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What goes around comes around Nick Wolochatiuk Dances with Words

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Twelve-year-old Ricky Graham was delivering a stand-up routine in front of his classmates during lunch time. It was a merciless but accurate imitation of my mannerisms as a teacher. Unknown to him, I had just slipped into the unusually silent classroom. Several of his classmates were unsuccessfully trying to make him aware of my return. When he finally turned around, he gasped. To his surprise, I smiled, saying “That’s okay Ricky. Please continue.” I went to the back of the classroom to join his classmates and take in the rest of his schtick.

Why did I not throw a fit at his comic impertinence? About seven years earlier, an impertinent grade XI student (me) swaggered into the crowded ‘study hall’ (as the detention room was euphemistically called) of Toronto’s St. Michael’s College School. Usually, it was full of chatter and horseplay, but that day there was nothing but silence.

I had the stage all to myself. I promptly commenced my hilarious imitation of ‘Shaky’ (properly known as Father

Timmins, the school’s disciplinarian and vice-principal). Nobody laughed. It took me far too long to notice that you-knowwho was sitting at the back of the room, glaring at me. After several moments of silence, he thundered out, “WALL-ah-kahCHUKKK! Siddown!”

Taking the closest empty seat, “The quality of mercy is not strained.” was all that came to my mind. Seven years later, Ricky became the benefactor of the on-the-spot clemency granted by Shaky.

Part Three of this what goes around comes around trilogy: Larry and I were on the last day of a four-day canoe trip on a series of lakes and rivers north of Superior. It was cold, wet and windy. We were chilled, soaked, exhausted and down to the last of our supply of canned foods.

To our surprise, we came across two loggers who were using their workboat to corral stray logs that were cluttering up the river. They were more bedraggled than we were! Taking pity on their apparent plight, I shouted “We’re going to be setting up our tent nearby. Would you guys like share our hot beans and a canned ham with us?”

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THE CALM BEFORE… – As the sky began to darken, the wind came up. It was ominous. We were resigned to dining out of cans, then spending the night in an already wet hastily-erected tent. (Photo by Juliet Gill)

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TWO MEN ARRESTED AFTER BRAWL AT PITT ST. LAUNDROMAT Cornwall, ON – A 40-year-old Avonmore man and a 36-year-old Cornwall man were both arrested on March 10th, 2021 and charged with the following: 40-year-old Avonmore man: · Aggravated assault · Assault with a weapon · Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose 36-year-old Cornwall man: · Assault with a weapon · Possession of a weapon for a dangerous

purpose It is alleged on March 10th, 2021, an altercation ensued between the two men while at a Pitt Street business. During the altercation, the 40-year-old assaulted the 36-year-old man with an edged object and the 36-year-old assaulted the 40-year-old with a wooden object. The younger man was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

An investigation ensued, resulting in both men being taken into custody and each charged accordingly. The 40-year-old man was released to appear in court on May 13th, 2021, and the 36-year-old man was released to appear in court on May 4th, 2021. Their names were not released as it would identify both of the victims in the matter.

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