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CCVS holds annual holiday breakfast CAROL GODDARD, SPECIAL TO SEAWAY NEWS

Alexandra Page, 6 years of age, from South Glengarry, with her father Norman Page receiving a COVID-19 vaccine from Scott Halliday in Alexandria on December 1, 2021 Stationed at the corner of Sydney and Fourth Streets in Cornwall, Betty Carter-Edwards braved the wintery weather Saturday morning to let people know a warm breakfast awaited them a few meters ahead as CCVS held their community breakfast. Goddard photo. community”, with Dena Robertson mentioning this is her first CCVS community breakfast, noting the school is very committed to serving the families in the area.

On behalf of the CCVS staff, Principal Wagensvelt wished to thank the businesses and community members whose donations enabled the free breakfast to occur. He noted donations included food and money, with $4,500 in gift cards able to be purchased to be distributed to students both before and after the holiday.

EOHU To help clinics operate smoothly, and reduce wait times at clinics, the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) is no longer accepting walk-in clients at its COVID-19 clinics. This new process will help decrease wait times by ensuring everyone has a scheduled time to arrive to receive their vaccine. It will also support COVID-19 prevention efforts such as physical distancing are maintained by reducing crowds and line-ups “We are working to increase the capacity at our clinics and are continually adding appointments.” says Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, Medical Officer of Health at the EOHU. “By

appointment clinics will help us vaccinate as many people as possible in an organized manner, while cutting down on the time people are waiting in lines.”

Appointments are added to the Provincial Booking System as more vaccines become available, and eligible clients who are looking to receive their first, second, or third doses of a COVID-19 vaccine are encouraged to check the system often. Appointments can be booked through the Provincial Booking System at https://covid-19.ontario.ca/ book-vaccine/ or by calling 1‑833‑943‑3900.

Participating pharmacies and healthcare practitioners are also offering COVID-19 vaccination.

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How to celebrate Christmas alone

Are you spending Christmas alone this year? While some people enjoy celebrating the holidays on their own, others find it quite lonely. Here are a few ways you can make the most of celebrating Christmas alone.

• Join a virtual Christmas party. Use technology to stay connected with your loved ones this holiday season. Set up a virtual party with your friends or relatives.

You can get together online to have dinner, sing songs or play games.

• Spend time volunteering. Donating your time to a worthy cause is a great way to evoke the holiday spirit. There are plenty of organizations that rely on the support of volunteers to make it through the season.

Spend some time at a local hospital or homeless shelter with people who might also be alone on Christmas.

• Curl up with a good book. You might like the idea of spending the holidays alone. It can be peaceful. If you’re looking for ways to pass the time, consider getting lost in a good book.

• Pamper yourself. Visit a spa, get a mas­ sage or go on a wellness retreat. Or, stay

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CORNWALL, Ontario - With a warm welcome on a cold, wintery day, staff members at CCVS thanked their community for the support shown to them and their students over the past year on Saturday December 18. CCVS, which continues a legacy of education in Cornwall began in 1806, is located on Sydney Street in Cornwall.

Inside CCVS staff members created a delicious breakfast to go while outside Cornwall Family of Schools Superintendent Chad Brownlee joined Principal Jason Wagensvelt, Vice Principals Dena Robertson and Marty Dettman joined Santa in providing the breakfast on the go to community members.

Wagensvelt explained the community breakfast began four years ago and described it as “an act of service and a thank you to our community for supporting our students and staff.” He continued the event was originally held inside the school, but due to the pandemic it became a drive thru breakfast.

“The school’s commitment to the community is above and beyond, and the community’s commitment to the school is unparalleled” said Superintendent Brownlee. This echoes Wagensvelt’s comment on the goal of the event, which he described as having “as many community members join us as possible and feel supported by CCVS.” Vice Principal Marty Dettman commented “we’re happy to serve this wonderful

CDSBEO Ontario Youth Apprenticeship and Skilled Trade Programs EDUCATION MATTERS TODD LALONDE

In September & October this year, five CDSBEO secondary schools took part in an exciting pilot project created by our partners at St. Lawrence College.

SLC created two mobile labs/tech trailers

that were booked for a week at a time at our schools. Over 170 students had the opportunity to earn micro-credentials related to Welding & Carpentry. The activities in the tech trailers were a combination of virtual reality simulations and hands-on activities and were led by two facilitators from St. Lawrence College, as well as an SLC Welding instructor and an SLC Carpentry instructor.

Students used a welding simulator to try their hand at stick and MIG welding, and they were also given the opportunity to complete a live weld.

In the construction component, participants did a chair building project and were able to take the finished projects home.

Like all other facets of education in a Covid 19 era, the CDSBEO OYAP program has weathered the challenges and continues to provide students with excellent opportunities. After the April 16th pause, many of the students who were involved in skilled trade cooperative education placements where able to transition to full time employment, as area employers scrambled to meet the demand for new workers.

As in-person programing began this fall, CDSBEO OYAP students, after a one-year hiatus, returned to partnering colleges and training delivery agents to complete OYAP level one training.

A total of twenty-nine students attended

apprenticeship training programs as automotive service technicians, welders, general carpenters and industrial millwrights at both St Lawrence College campuses in Cornwall and Kingston, retail meat cutters at the Seaway Valley Meat Cutting School and commercial vehicle technicians at the new, four board partnership program at Kemptville Campus, the former Kemptville College.

The board’s focus on Women in Trades is paying dividends as more and more young women are looking at apprenticeship as their preferred post-secondary destination and are being registered as apprentices.

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The Township of South Glengarry is a vibrant rural municipality boasting beautiful parks and natural areas, family-friendly events, rich heritage and strong Celtic traditions. Ontario’s easternmost municipality, South Glengarry is close to major highways and is within commuting distance to Ottawa and Montreal. With over 13,000 residents, South Glengarry’s agricultural roots are highlighted annually in Canada’s oldest annual fair. Spanning an impressive 45 kilometers along the St. Lawrence River, residents and tourists alike enjoy our waterfront vistas and activities.

A full job description can be found on the Township’s website:

www.southglengarry.com Salary range based on the Non-Union Salary Grid - Level 6: $97,500 - $114,705 Interested applicants are invited to submit a covering letter and resume addressing their qualifications and work experiences, marked confidential, no later than 4:00 p.m. on January 4, 2022 to:

Cyndi DeVries H.R. Advisor, Email: cdevries@southglengarry.com We thank all those applicants who apply and advise that acknowledgement will only be forwarded to those applicants who are invited for an interview. Personal information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, if you require this document or any additional documents in an alternative format, please contact our office at 613-347-1166. Please know that should you require any special accommodations in order to apply for a position or interview for a position with the Township of South Glengarry, we will endeavour to make such accommodations.

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CORNWALL, Ontario - You could feel the Christmas cheer at Kid’s Korner in Cornwall on Saturday, December 18, 2021 as owners Leslie and Kevin Ouderkirk welcomed Christal Bowen from Zumba with Christal teamed to spread the joy to every child this holiday season.

Matching donations from their ‘Zumba family’, Christal and Val Bowen donated the proceeds to Sparky’s Toy Drive Cornwall, through Kid’s Korner where a mountain of toys met volunteers on the toy store’s second

level.

Zumba With Christal has been operating with a digital only format since public health measures came into effect nearly two years ago. To make sure that every kid in Cornwall has something to wake up to come Christmas morning, they decided to match their supporter’s donations up to a thousand dollars.

“My Zumba family has been so generous, and the support has been really amazing,” said Christal Bowen. “We wanted to make sure the money we raised stayed here in Cornwall so we’re giving to Sparky’s Toy Drive to keep it local.”

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Kid’s Korner owners Leslie and Kevin Ouderkirk teamed up with Christal and Val Bowen of ‘Zumba with Christal,’and the Cornwall Fire Department’s Sparky Toy Drive to generously donate $1000 in toys to local families in need this Christmas season (Marc Benoit/ Seaway News).

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CORNWALL NEWCOMERS CLUB welcomes women who have moved in the last 4 years to Cornwall and the surrounding areas within the SD&G Counties. Info: Louise 613-932-7557 to learn more.

IS SOMEONE’S DRINKING BOTHERING YOU? You are not alone.

There is help and hope. Call 613-9374880 or visit www.al-anon.org CORNWALL COMFORT QUILTS are handmade for and given to Cancer patients. If you or someone you know is in need of a quilt, please contact: Nicole 613 935-5593, Janice 613 936-1951 or Laura 613 936-2179.

Curb side pick up with the use of a mask is in place. Email: Mcintyren58@ hotmail.com. ÊTES-VOUS À LA RECHERCHE D’ARTICLES ou de livres religieux? Le « Centre d’information catholique » est à votre service du lundi au vendredi de 10h à 16h au 146B ave Chevrier, local 124 (ancienne école Nativité). (613) 933-5099.

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LADIES AUXILIARY LEGION BRANCH 297 – general meetings will be held at 7 pm every first Wednesday of the month. President Ann Primeau.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 297 Mon. 5 pm - 9 pm, Tues. 12-9 pm, Wed. 12-6 Thurs. 12-9, Fri. 12-7 and Sat. 12-6 Closed Sundays. Limited seating, first come first serve. Friday night dinner 4:30-6:30 Fish and chips $12.00 or Poutine $8.00. Call ahead to order 613-933-2362 or online: https://www.legion-cornwall.com/ online-store ST. LAWRENCE SENIORS at ANAF Bingo returns on Mon., Jan. 3rd.

Doors open at 10 am. Covid rules will apply. Face mask mandatory. First come first serve (70 people max). No reservations.

THE SEAWAY SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB, 506 Pitt St.: On-site Exercise (Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs); Zoom Exercise (Tues, Thurs), Bid Euchre (Mon, Fri); Art Group (Tues); Knit Wits (Wed), Swedish Weaving (Fri) and Darts (Fri). Pre-registration (613) 9324969 between 9 and 11:30 am.

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR BOOKS AND ITEMS of a religious nature, the “Catholic Information Centre” is at your service from Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 146B, Chevrier Ave, room 124 (former Nativity School).

(THE CORNWALL NEW HORIZONS BAND is starting its second semester (2021-22). Classes are held at St-Felix-de-Valois Church. Monday (intermediate), Tuesday (advanced), Thursday (band). We are looking for new members who are retired and want to get back to playing a band instrument they have played in high school. Info: Raymond Lacroix 613-360-1817.

Chris Fullarton, Ian McCabe and Sean Graham at the Grey Cup in Hamilton …their 18th straight grey cup game.

CORNWALL WESLEYAN CHURCH invites to you to a Candlelight Service Fri. Dec. 24th at 6:30 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service at 10:00 a.m. both in person and Virtual . Alpha Course starting January 6th at 6:30 p.m. in person or Virtual. French Bible Study starting January 11th at 6:30 p.m. Info: 613-936-9166 or cornwallwesleyan@gmail.com CORNWALL SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB INC, 119 Pitt St.: Bid Euchre: Mon., Wed. & Fri. at 1 pm. Fast Cribbage: Tues. 1 pm. Breakfast every Tues., 8:45-9:30 am. Lunches every Fri. from 11:30-12:15 pm. Use of masks applies to all and proof of full vaccination with proper ID is mandatory. Info 613-861-2573.

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MULTIPLE MYELOMA SUPPORT: If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with myeloma and would like to connect with others for support, please contact Mary at brinks@sympatico.ca or 613-360-7591. Let’s encourage each other in this season of our lives!

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Join us Jan. 12 & 26 at 7 pm. Covid restrictions apply. Must have proof of double vaccination to attend. Info: Roly 613-932-9396 or Helene 613-931-3076.

CORNWALL TOWNSHIP LIONS CLUB in Bonville is now open for breakfast every Sunday from 8am – noon. Covid 19 proof of vaccine required. Info: Roly 613-932-9396.

BINGO AU CCÉC ! Le premier Bingo de 2022 aura lieu le 10 janvier à 18h15.Masque et preuve de vaccination obligatoires. Règles de Covid-19 encore en vigueur. Rendez-vous au CCÉC 146b avenue Chevrier.

BINGO AT THE CCÉC! The first Bingo of 2022 will take place on January 10th at 6:15. Mask and proof of both vaccines required. Covid-19 guidelines still in place. Place : CCÉC 146b Chevrier ave.

TRI-COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL offering local seniors a free hands-on course called Mental Gymnastics intended to help improve cognitive functions. This is a 6 week course on Wednesdays from Jan. 26- March 2.

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CORNWALL, Ontario - For most businesses, especially local ones, the holiday season is the most important time of the year.

Holiday shopping is when most businesses have a chance to get out of the red, and into the black.

It’s important for communities to recognize the efforts of local businesses, and continue to support them. Barbra Leduc, from Mrs.B’s gives us insight on the importance of shopping locally.

“Entrepreneurs are inspired to try their hand in a business. It’s a great way to help support your family, and to be part of your community,” said Barbra Leduc. “Shopping locally supports the economy, local businesses usually employ local people, and those people spend their money locally” added Barbra.

It’s common for businesses to have promotions, and special sales during the holiday season. This season, Mrs. B’s will focus on customer service, providing free gift bagging for customers, and extending boxing day sales.

Other businesses are doing holiday season campaigns, like Pommier Jewellers offering up to 60% off retail items, Harvest Garden Center is offering Christmas decorations for only $10, Life’s Little Pleasures is selling a limited quantity of Jingle Boxes ($70), filled with ground soaps, soy candles, essential oils, and more.

“With boxing day falling on a Sunday this year and the staff having worked so hard, the decision was made early on to have boxing day sales on Dec. 23rd and 24th, and close the store on Dec.26th. Sales will continue on the 27th through to New Years eve.”

Shopping locally does not just benefit business owners, it benefits our community.

“It’s a win-win all around. Support for minor sports, donations for local charities, and a first job for students are further reasons to support local,” said Barbra Leduc.

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Your Credit Union donates over 200 toys to Sparky’s Toy Drive NICK SEEBRUCH

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CORNWALL, Ontario - The Cornwall branches of Your Credit Union (YCU) have donated more than 200 toys to this year’s Sparky’s Toy Drive.

“The generosity of our YCU members plays a huge role in this each year. YCU staff contribute as well. We had our annual bake sale to raise funds, donations from staff, members and YCU itself made this year possible,” reads a statement from YCU staff member Stephanie Coleman.

The toys were collected by both Cornwall branch offices under their Angel Trees. For the last several years, YCU has setup a Christmas tree in their offices to serve as an Angel Tree, under which toys can be left which are donat-

ed to Sparky’s Toy Drive.

“YCU is dedicated to serving its community. Our cooperative principals are rooted in community and helping others. This particular drive is near and dear to my heart. No child should have to feel the financial hardships at Christmas time. Their innocence should be protected. If YCU, and its members can play a part in that, then we have done something to help others in our community,” said Coleman.

The toys were collected by members of the Cornwall Optimists Club, who are giving Sparky a hand to collect all those toys and make sure they go to kids in need.

“Terry Muir and his crew at The Optimist club are wonderful volunteers and we are proud to be helping them reach their goal this year,” Coleman said.

SOUTH STORMONT, Ontario - South Stormont Councillor Andrew Guindon has announced his intention to seek the Progressive Conservative (PC) nomination for the riding of Stormont, Dundas, South Glengarry in the 2022 provincial election.

Incumbent PC MPP Jim McDonell had announced last month his intention not to seek re-election after serving in his role since 2011.

Guindon feels that his experience in municipal government will be an asset for him at the Ontario legislature in Queen’s Park. He has served on South Stormont Township Council since 2018.

“I think municipal government is the level that has the biggest impact on people’s dayto-day lives,” he said. “We need a strong representative at Queen’s Park who will help our municipalities.”

In addition to his time on municipal council, Guindon is also a lawyer with the office of McDonald, Duncan, Doré LLP and has volunteered with the Children’s Treatment Centre and the Agapè Centre.

Guindon, 27, says that despite his young age, he is passionate and excited for the challenge.

“It is a big responsibility and I am ready for it,” he said. “There has been a lot of positive

Andrew Guindon. Submitted photo. reaction so far. I have had a lot of people reach out to me who are excited.”

Guindon sees a lot of potential in the riding and says that he believes the next few years can be transformative.

“The region has a lot of potential and the next few years will be huge,” he said citing regional projects like the Port Lands in Cornwall. “I want to be at the forefront of that.”

As a part of his quest to secure his party’s nomination, he needs more people to sign up as members with the local riding association and support him in the upcoming nomination vote coming in February or March.

Quinn seeks provincial Conservative nomination

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CORNWALL, Ontario - Cornwall entrepreneur Nolan Quinn has announced his intention to seek the nomination of the Progressive Conservative party for the riding of StormontDundas-South Glengarry in the 2022 provincial election.

Quinn, the owner of Dairy Queen Cornwall was born and raised in Cornwall, and is emphasizing his community volunteering and philanthropy in his quest to become the nominee for the Conservatives in the riding.

“I have always believed that community matters, and that giving back where we can is what makes our home one of the greatest places to live in Ontario. I have seen firsthand the caring nature of our community and what we can accomplish when we work together for the good of all. I want to bring that spirit to Queen’s Park in Toronto,” Quinn said. “I can’t wait to speak with you all over the coming months and I look forward to sharing my vision for Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry with you. We live in the greatest province in Canada, but there is much more to do to make sure our children and grandchildren can boast in the same manner.”

For many years Quinn has been a supporter

Planning for lighting up Memorial Square in 2022 is in the works.

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Nolan Quinn. Submitted photo. of the United Way of SD&G, the Cornwall Community Hospital Foundation, the Children’s Treatment Centre, and Big Brothers/ Big Sisters Cornwall.

The nomination for the Progressive Conservatives in Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry became open when long time MPP Jim McDonell announced his intention to retire earlier this year.

In addition to Quinn, South Stormont Councillor Andrew Guindon also announced this past week that he too would be vying for the Progressive Conservative nomination.

CORNWALL, Ontario - On Nov 1st, 2021, a handful of Ingleside residents banded together and lit up the trees in Memorial Square in Ingleside.

The initial goal was to light 10-12 trees in Memorial Square, but after word got out of what they were doing, people wanted to get involved.

“To our surprise, not 10 minutes from the first post, my iPad lit up with replies, people were replying with ‘what a wonderful idea. I would love to sponsor a tree. I have lights I’m not using, where can I drop them off?”, said Richard Waldroff.

Richard and his team of Ingleside residents were not prepared for this feedback, and were running out of supplies. They handled this, by pricing a sponsored tree at $100, to cover the estimated costs of lighting it, and by including

a sign on the tree with a sponsor message of choice.

After a week, they decorated 17 trees that were dedicated in memory of loved ones, exceeding their goal of 10-12 trees. They were able to accomplish this with the $2633.43 they received in donations from the community, for lights, timers, extension cords, and more.

After a few nights of trial runs setting up the projectors and flood lights for their ceremony, they were able to celebrate.

“Hot chocolate and cookies were offered for our ceremonies. Then a call came in from one of Santa’s Elves that the big guy would like to drop by after the parade to visit the children before heading back to the North Pole. What a wonderful way to kick off the holidays,” said Waldroff.

On behalf of Council and staff of the Township of South Stormont, we want to wish everyone a very

TOWNSHIP OFFICE HOLIDAY CLOSURE

The Township Office will be closed from Christmas Eve at noon until Tuesday, January 4th, 2022.

Please note that there will be NO CHANGE to garbage and recycling collection due to this holiday.

• 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.

• 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 www.southstormont. and complete an application form on the Living Here / Water and Sewer page

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.

Anonymous Complaints It is the Township Policy that the By-law Department we will not investigate anonymous complaints. It is also the Township practice that the name of the complainant won’t be disclosed unless absolutely required. The name of the complainant is required to make sure that complaints are legitimate and to find out how they know about the offence reported.

RECREATION

PUBLIC SKATING AND STICK AND PUCK – Holiday Times Added!

In addition to our regular schedule, there are more public skate times available from December 19 – January 2! Check them out at southstormont.ca/ skating OUTDOOR RINK LOCATIONS The following outdoor rink locations will be open this winter pending volunteer availability and weather conditions: • Newington (Fairground Dr.) • Ingleside (Hoople St.) • Moulinette Island (Lakeside Dr.) • Long Sault (Johnson Cres.)

• Lakeview Heights (Columbia Ave.) • Rosedale Terrace (Marydale Ave.) • St. Andrews W. (Highway 138) LANCER CENTRE PROGRAMS Winter Programs that will begin in the new year are open for early registration. You can find more details and register by visiting the southstormont. ca/RecPrograms Badminton – Thursday evenings Walking Club - Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings Pickleball - Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays U14 Co-ed Basketball – Monday evenings Highschool Co-ed Basketball – Tuesday evenings

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CHRISTMAS TREE COLLECTION Christmas Tree curbside collection is scheduled to take place from January 3 – January 14, 2022.

Remember, trees may not necessarily be collected on your regular collection day. Please remove all tinsel, decorations and plastic bags prior to collection and ensure your tree does not become stuck or WINTER MAINTAINED SIDEWALKS The Township of South Stormont would like to frozen in snowbanks remind residents that only the sidewalks identified in By-law No. 2020-011 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY are maintained throughout the winter. All other FINANCE CLERK (PART-TIME) The Township is currently seeking applicants for a Part-Time Finance sidewalks are considered closed from November 1, 2021 – April 1, 2022.

Clerk to join our team.

For full job description and application instructions, please visit To view the list of sidewalks that are maintained, please visit southstormont.ca/WinterMaintenance southstormont.ca/careers. or contact the Township Office at 613-534-8889 Deadline to apply is December 31, 2021 or info@southstormont.ca COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT POSITION The Township of South Stormont is seeking to fill a vacancy on the WATER AND SEWER BILLS Committee of Adjustment for the remainder of this Council term, Utility bills will be mailed out the last week of December, 2021. If you have any questions, please ending November 14, 2022. contact the Public Works Coordinator at 613-534How to Apply?

Those interested in becoming a member of the South Stormont 8889, ext. 212, bailey@southstormont.ca.

Committee of Adjustment are invited to complete the application form available at southstormont.ca/careers on or before Friday, January 14, EBILLING Did you know that residents of South Stormont 2022.

It is the intention to make this appointment at the regular Council who are on Water/Sewer have the opportunity to register for eBilling? eBilling is when you meeting in February 2022. receive an electronic version of your bill directly to your email inbox instead of a paper bill through PUBLIC WORKS traditional mail. The convenient features and WINTER MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Your assistance during the winter season will help the Township of benefits of registering for eBilling are: South Stormont Public Works Department provide efficient and • Receiving your Water/Sewer bill fast and securely effective winter maintenance. Your cooperation with snow removal is • Being able to save or print a PDF version of your very much appreciated. bill • 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.

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Looking back on 2021

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The year 2021 was quite tumultuous and transformative for Cornwall and the surrounding area, far more so than I think anyone could have expected.

I’m going to use this week’s column to look back on the year that was and highlight some of those transformative changes that took place this past year.

This is list in no particular order of chronology or significance.

Clement to Senate By far I think one of if not the most important change this past year took place in the realm of local politics, and you will see that most of the items on this list are politics related.

When Cornwall Mayor Bernadette Clement announced in June that she was resigning her position to take a seat in the Senate of Canada the political landscape of the region was dramatically changed.

In her three short years as Mayor, Clement had guided the City of Cornwall through much of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Black Lives Matter movement of the summer of 2020, and the beginning of the turmoil around Indian Residential schools.

She helped to build stronger ties with our neighbouring municipalities, particularly Akwesasne, and lead the charge in tackling the lack of housing in the city.

If she had wanted to, I think Clement could have won another two or three terms as Mayor of Cornwall.

Prior to becoming Mayor, Clement had been a City Councillor for 12 years. Her removal from the local political scene presented a challenge for Council to fill her vacant seat, and while current Mayor Glen Grant is an able caretaker, he is not running for re-election leaving a void that will need to be filled and an opportunity for anyone who thinks they can rise to the challenge.

South Glengarry Mayor’s legal troubles For the second half of 2021 the Township of South Glengarry and the greater region was rocked by the news that South Glengarry Mayor Frank Prevost was facing criminal charges of Child Luring and Sexual Assault.

I’m not going to rehash here the specifics of that case as they’ve been thoroughly covered in news stories and columns that we’ve done, but I still feel I needed to mention this story as it had a major impact on the local political scene.

Prevost was also Warden of the United Counties of SD&G, and was a representative of all six of its constituent regional municipalities.

He also seemed to be a likely candidate to succeed MPP Jim McDonell, who announced his retirement earlier this year.

Prevost’s removal from the local political scene was very different than the way that Bernadette Clement left local politics, but had an equally great impact, if not greater.

After Prevost resigned earlier this month,

Holidays are for the Kids THIS IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE

JODIE REYNOLDS PARTNER AT GRENKIE & REYNOLDS LLP

The Christmas holidays are fast approaching and there is no busier time for family lawyers. Every parent wants to spend as much time as possible with their children, with the biggest issue being where will the

children spend Christmas Eve and Christmas morning. Do we schedule an exchange mid day? Will one family celebrate on Boxing Day instead?

Sometimes in all the commotion parents lose track of the fact that the holidays are really for the children. It’s a magical time for them! Letters to Santa, visits with family and all the other family holiday traditions that they share with both sides of their family. Parents need to remember that their ‘wants and needs’ are truly secondary to what the best scenario is for the children.

We always recommend to our clients to try and work out something that is fair to

Deputy Mayor Lyle Warden stepped up to fill that void. Unlike his counterpart in Cornwall, I wouldn’t be surprised if Warden does run for Mayor in 2022 and I think he stands a good shot of winning. He acquitted himself well in an extreme situation.

COVID-19 still with us Much like 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic was ever with us over this past year, although I feel like it wasn’t as much at the forefront of every discussion, but instead something that was ever present in the background.

Advances were made in the fight against the virus with vaccines becoming available for all adults, and later children aged five to 11, but there were setbacks as well.

Most recently, a surge in the Omicron variant of the virus has lead to new restrictions being introduced on a weary population.

With third shot boosters now being

available, this is still the best way to save our healthcare system. The booster shot will reduce illness in those who do get infected and prevent them from needing in-patient hospital care.

This is still crucial as an overwhelmed hospital system cannot effectively treat patients with heart disease, cancer, and car crash victims if they are dealing with a flood of unvaccinated COVID-19 patients.

As more time passes, I still believe that COVID-19 will fade. It will fade slowly, but fade nonetheless. There will come a time where restrictions on travel, business and event capacity, and proof of vaccination requirements will no longer be necessary, but that time isn’t here just yet.

What do you think of this past year readers? What were some moments that stuck out to you?

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each side of the family, while still keeping the children’s comfort in mind. The usual schedule would include one parent having the children on Christmas Eve overnight to noon on Christmas Day. The other parent would then have the children overnight into Boxing Day. The reverse would happen the next year.

When the parties agree to rotate the schedule on a yearly basis, it reminds the parents to be reasonable because whatever you insist on this year, it will be your turn to do the same next year. Sometimes families are fortunate in that they each have separate traditions that do not interfere with each

other.

The main goal is to make it as much of a joyous experience for the children as possible without mentioning the scheduling issues to them. It is not their job to coordinate exchanges or to watch the clock to ensure the schedule is followed. Be the parent and let the children enjoy their Christmas. *Only my clients get my legal advice. This is strictly general legal information. If you think you have a legal issue, please, hire a lawyer. It can even be me. I can be reached via email at jodie@yourlawfirm.ca

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Born on Christmas Day - W. C. Fields (1880), who had a strong dislike for kids and animals, hotel owner Conrad Hilton (1887), actor Humphrey Bogart (1899), actors Dean Martin (1995), Charlie Chaplin (1977) and explorer Samuel de Champlain (1635) died on Christmas Day. On Dec. 25, 1914, just months into the First World War, an impromptu truce broke out on the Western Front when German, French and English combatants put down their weapons and emerged from the trenches to wish each other Merry Christmas. The bizarre event became known as the (one-day) Christmas Truce.

TRIVIA ANSWERS 1) A hula-hoop, which was the rage the year before the song was released in 1958, 2) It doesn’t say, 3) On Mount Crumpit, 4) “I’ll be back again someday.”, 5) Bing Crosby’s White Christmas which has sold more than 30 million copies, 6) Dasher, Dancer and Donner, 7) Cabbage Patch dolls which were the craze of the 1980s.

MOVIE QUIZ 1) It’s a Wonderful Life, 2) A Christmas Story, 3) Miracle on 34th Street, 4) Will Ferrell in Elf, 5) Scrooge (1951 version), 6) Macaulay Culkin’s prayer in Home Alone. ************* Couple of weeks back we responded to an opinion piece in the Standard-Freeholder, penned by local lawyer, that railed against the use of a uniformed police officer at an east Cornwall mobile vaccination clinic. The argument was that the presence of a uniformed police officer might have scared off some folks.

We now learn that the off duty uniformed officer was hired by the Eastern Ontario Health Unit to provide security. It is called paid duty.

The decision to use a uniformed officer was made after a threat, linked to the vaccine roll out, against a health unit staff member.

The op ed piece also pointed out that school boards in Toronto and Ottawa have stopped inviting uniformed officers into

schools.

Well, not quite.

In Ottawa last week, one of the school boards said in a press release that it responded to a threat made against one of its schools by “reaching out to police.” In other words, it called in police.

Guess they didn’t read the memo: Don’t call the police, call a social worker. ************* THIS MONTH IN 1938 – A crowd of 1,500 children filled the Capitol Theatre for the annual Kinsmen Christmas Party for needy children. Each child was given a toy and stocking filled with candy. ... Santa also made a stop at the Nazareth Orphanage at Sydney and Second streets where he visited with 50 boys and girls. On Christmas Day, the residents were treated to a turkey dinner. ...

The 16 prisoners at Cornwall Jail on Christmas Day had a special meal with the Salvation Army conducting a Christmas Day service. ... The general store operated by Aeneas McDonald at Grant’s Corners was broken into overnight. Along with $20 in cash, mittens, cigarettes and groceries were stolen. ... The La Guignolee Society of Cornwall revived the custom of collecting money and food for the poor on New Year’s Eve. ... A man wanted for the murder of Capt.

James Cameron of Cameron’s Island was fighting extradition to Canada. He was held in a Franklin County jail cell in Malone. ... A Floyd’s Meat Market delivery boy was robbed of $11 when accosted by a masked man in an isolated spot on Third Street west of Cumberland Street.

TRIVIA ANSWER As the World Turns was the first soap opera to air on television. It first appear on CBS in 1956.

TRIVIA What do singers Barbara Mandrell, Jimmy Buffet, Annie Lennox and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have in common?

QUOTED - “Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.” - Calvin Coolidge

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It’s time to take a break from your lastminute gift shopping, perk a pot of coffee or brew a cup of tea and relax for a while. I’ve prepared a rather colourful Christmas quiz for you and yours. The answers and colourful photo are to be found further back in the paper, on page X. No peeking!

Red and white are the colours that dominate Christmas stories and decorations. Grab a pencil and a sheet of paper. Away we go!

1) What Canadian government agency and American government agency vessels have red and white hulls? How are their colour schemes opposite?

2) Red and white is used by A] a popular soft drink B] a Canadian bank C] two maritime signal flags; state their message D] a mandatory sign in any indoor gathering place E] two

emergency services that perform the same role. F] uniform of former volunteer hospital helpers G] a national flag that depicts a daytime astronomical feature.

3) A service that advertises using a red and white striped pole. During some COVID periods, this useful service was not allowed to operate.

4) The name of an albino ruminant which could become the navigator for a Yule-time wheel-less non-motorized package delivery vehicle.

5) Any three common names of the Christmas Eve ho, ho ho’ing deliverer of coal and gifts.

6) The ‘as the crow flies distance’ between the normal residence of Joseph and Mary and the town in which their son was born.

7) Two European countries: one has two horizontal red stripes, white in middle; the other had two horizontal white stripes, with red in the middle, now a symbol of the opposition party. ANSWERS to be found on page 18.

OPPOSITES, BUT THE SAME – Depicted is the Pierre Radisson, breaking ice at Beauharnois, Quebec. Canadian Coast Guard vessels have a red hull with a white diagonal. United States Coast Guard vessels are just the opposite. (Photo by Nick Wolochatiuk)

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As usual , we’re leading off the pre-Christmas column with something in tune with the season.

NAME THE CHRISTMAS MOVIE “Every time a bell rings an angel gets his wings.”

“You’ll shoot your eye out kid.”

“Uh, since the United States Government declares this man to be Santa Claus, this court will not dispute it. Case dismissed!”

“We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns and syrup.”

“It’s all humbug, I tell you. Humbug!”

“Okay, this is extremely important. Will you please tell Santa that instead of presents this I year, I just want my family back.” **** Alvin the Chipmunk wants this for Christmas?

According to the Bible, how many Wise Men brought gifts to Baby Jesus?

Where does the Grinch live?

What were Frosty’s last words?

What is the biggest selling Christmas single of all time?

Name the reindeer whose names begin with “D”?

The most popular toy of 1984 was named after this vegetable.

YULETIDE THOUGHTS Remember the good old days when people would stop Christmas shopping when they ran out of money.

There is nothing like a traditional North American Christmas: an artificial tree made in Thailand, ornaments from China and lights from Japan.

You start getting clothes for Christmas when you stop believing in Santa.

Some “Dear Santa” letters scribbled by urchins and published by wishlist.com:

“Please text my dad. He wrote the whole list.”

“Can you please get me a camera because I want one.” “ Please bring me a big fat bank account and a slim body. Don’t mix them up like you did last Christmas.”

“Its Claire again. but I’m writing for my 9 yeard old brother named Mitch. He wants a binder, binder hole pucher (I want a hole pucher, too) and sakeboard (but don’t give the saket bord to him. Mitch is very kindhearted but has a bad temper. He also writes messy and doesn’t like to read.”

“Dear Santa, if you bring presents bring batteries.”

“I’m worried my mumys house doesn’t have a big enuf chimnee.”

“Hi I’m Deaven. I would like to know are you reel. I belive ,,,,but my Friends don’t so can you give me a sighed picture of you and Ms Clause or something else. Are you relly fat!”

YULE TIDBITS On Christmas Eve 1968, Apollo 8 carrying Frank Borman, Jim Lovell and William Anders orbited the moon. They sent greetings to Earth: “Merry Christmas and God bless all of you, all of you on the good Earth.”

According to the Pew Research Centre, only 5l% of Americans who celebrate Christmas attend church as part of the celebration.

Author Washington Irving (1783-1859) came up with the eight reindeer to pull Santa’s sleigh.

Gen. George Washington led his 2,400 soldiers across the Delaware River on Christmas Eve in 1776.

St. Francis of Assisi introduced Christmas Carols to formal church services.

We have Santa Claus in Canada (and the U.S.), Germany has Christkind, Holland has St. Nicholas, Russia has Grandfather Frost, France has Pere Noel, England has Father Christmas, Brazil has Papa Noel, Italy has La Bafana and Belgium has Pere Noel for those who speak French while the Walloon language has St. Nicholas.

SEASON GREETINGS The Christmas ball

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Capella was so excited she could hardly sit still during dinner, which went on a little too long for her liking. As for Orion, he was quietly relishing the last few bites of his meal, eager to find out what was in store for dessert.

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“What do you think the others are doing?”

Orion asked.

“I don’t know, but we’re going to find out,” his sister replied.

Without another thought, the twins stealthily snuck backstage into the dressing room where they found the rest of the orchestra looking distraught. Orion questioned one of the violinists and quickly learned that Naomi, the singer, would be making her first appearance in front of a large audience. She had stage fright and had locked herself in the bathroom.

“We’ll go talk to her,” Orion said.

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thanked the event’s organizers and introduced the band that would soon kick off the next portion of the evening.

More than ready to get on the dance floor, Capella leapt to her feet. However, as the waiters “Wonderful!” the twins exclaimed in unison. continued to clear the tables, only a few of the musicians made their way to the stage, clearly As the guests finished eating, Mayor Isla taking their time.

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Just then, the waiters carried out a huge chocolate fountain and trays piled high with an assortment of fresh fruit, along with a stack of aprons for anyone worried about spilling on their fancy attire.

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“Good luck,” a saxophonist replied. “If she’s not out here in two minutes, we’re going on without her.”

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SEASON GREETINGS Despite their words of encouragement, the twins before they headed off stage. “Now I singer refused to come out of the bathroom. know I can do it.”

Suddenly, Capella had a brilliant idea.

The singing and dancing went on for hours, “We could sing with you to break the ice,” she much to everyone’s delight. When the orchessuggested. “We’ve been re­ hearsing Jingle tra finally paused for a break, it was time for Bells at school, and several of our classmates the youngest partygoers to head off to bed. are here.”

Although they were disappointed the night “Um… sure, I guess,” the young woman was coming to an end, Orion and Capella had stammered. “So long as I’m not alone, I think thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

I’ll be alright.”

“I hope there’s a ball again next year,” CapelRelieved, Orion and Capella hurried back to la said, as she curled up in her sleeping bag. the ballroom and assembled a group of their friends while the orchestra finished taking their places. When it was their turn, the kids made their way on stage, standing on either side of the singer.

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The next day, the Snow Island Gazette reported that the ball had been a huge hit. They praised Naomi’s talent and described her as “an incredible up-and-comer.” After such a successful event, there was no doubt that the Christmas ball would once again become a beloved tradition on Snow Island.

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Together, they delivered a performance that brought everyone in the crowd to their feet — and gave Naomi the encouragement she needed.

“Thank you so much,” she whispered to the

“Mmm, me too,” her brother mumbled, already half asleep.

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ACSM Cornwall, 15 décembre 2021 – L’Association canadienne pour la santé mentale (ACSM) Champlain Est est heureuse de recevoir une subvention de 20 000 $ du Fonds communautaire Bell Cause pour la cause afin d’offrir une éducation sur la santé mentale dans les écoles et la communauté par l’entremise du programme de développement des compétences en huit sessions intitulé -Vivre sa vie, Pleinement.

Jusqu’à présent, l’ACSM Champlain Est a offert 8 sessions à plus de 135 personnes dans le cadre du programme fondé sur des données probantes pour les jeunes et les adultes “Vivre sa vie, Pleinement”, un cours interactif qui aide les participants à comprendre leurs sentiments, leurs pensées et leurs comportements, et ce qu’ils peuvent faire à ce sujet.

«Nous apprécions le soutien du Fonds communautaire Bell Cause pour la cause», a déclaré Joanne Ledoux-Moshonas, directrice générale de l’ACSM Champlain Est. «La pandémie a révélé plusieurs défis pour un certain nombre d’adultes et de jeunes de notre communauté. Les gens sont aux prises avec un stress et une anxiété accrus, ce qui signifie que le renforcement des compétences dans le domaine de la résilience est très demandé. Ce financement nous permettra d’offrir gratuitement le programme complet, y compris tout le matériel, aux participants dans les écoles et la communauté.»

«Bell Cause pour la cause est heureux d’appuyer l’ACSM Champlain Est en offrant une formation axée sur les compétences aux étudiants et aux adultes qui peuvent bénéficier du programme. Plus nous pouvons offrir

de groupes, plus nos communautés deviennent résilientes. Ce programme est basé sur la thérapie cognitivo-comportementale (TCC), qui permet à la personne de comprendre, de réfléchir et de faire des changements qui favorisent une santé et un bien-être optimaux,», a déclaré Mary Deacon, présidente de Bell Cause pour la cause. «Le Fonds communautaire Bell Cause pour la cause accorde des subventions à des organismes de santé mentale dans des communautés partout au pays, y compris ceux qui, comme l’ACSM Champlain Est, travaillent à élargir l’accès aux soins de santé mentale pour un plus grand nombre de personnes qui ont besoin de soutien près de chez elles.»

Le programme Bell Cause pour la cause fait la promotion de la santé mentale au Canada grâce à des campagnes nationales de sensibilisation et de lutte contre la stigmatisation, comme la Journée Bell Cause pour la cause, et grâce à un financement significatif de Bell pour les soins et l’accès communautaires, la recherche et les initiatives de leadership en milieu de travail dans tout le pays. Pour en savoir plus, visitez le site Bell. ca/LetsTalk.. À propos de l’ACSM Champlain Est Fondée en 1971, l’ACSM Champlain Est est un organisme à but non-lucratif dont le conseil d’administration est composé de bénévoles. La mission de la filiale est de promouvoir et d’améliorer la santé mentale dans la région de Champlain Est en offrant des programmes et des services communautaires aux personnes vivant avec une maladie mentale grave et persistante ou un trouble concomitant. Pour plus d’informations, visitez le site www.cmha-east.on.ca

CORNWALL – Le processus budgétaire 2022 est en cours pour les comtés unis de Stormont, Dundas et Glengarry. L’administration vise une augmentation d’impôt de moins de deux pour cent. Toutefois, ce chiffre pourrait changer en fonction des évaluations et des annonces de financements provinciaux de dernière minute.

Un air d’incertitude concernant les augmentations liées à la pandémie pour les matériaux de construction a également troublé les discussions budgétaires.

Le conseil s’est réuni le 8 décembre pour la première des deux réunions budgétaires prévues, mais une seule était nécessaire.

Le budget proposé, s’il est approuvé tel quel, se traduira par une facture d’impôt résidentiel de 589$ pour chaque tranche de 100 000$ de valeur d’évaluation, soit une augmentation de 1,86% par rapport en 2021.

Les propriétés résidentielles représentent 57% de l’évaluation totale dans les comtés de SDG, mais comptent pour 74% des revenus fiscaux. Les terres agricoles et les forêts gérées représentent 32% de l’évaluation totale, mais seulement 10% des revenus Le conseil a accepté de poursuivre le financement des priorités, notamment le programme pilote d’infirmières autorisées en santé mentale pour le OPP de SD&G (120,000$), le Eastern Ontario Agri-Food Network (25,000$) et St. Lawrence River Institute (10,000$).

Le conseil a examiné et approuvé un don de 50,000$ au Manoir Ronald McDonald d’Ottawa.

Le Manoir Ronald McDonald d’Ottawa a demandé un engagement de financement pluriannuel, SDG a opté pour un don d’un an et pour que le fonds soient à nouveau considéré pour de futurs dons au cours du prochain mandat du conseil.

Les autres fonds qui recevront des dons en 2022, une fois le budget approuvé, sont: 9,000$ pour soutenir les foires locales du comté, 1,000$ pour l’organisation locale Habitat for Humanity et 940$ pour la Légion royale canadienne.

Dans le budget, mais déjà financé, se trouvent des dons pour financer les coûts de construction d’immobilisations pour le Manoir Dundas à Winchester et le Manoir Maxville.

Quarante pour cent du budget de SDG finance des services partagés et des organismes extérieurs. Cela comprend la police (21%), l’ambulance terrestre (10%), le logement social (3%) et le GlenStorDun Lodge (2%). La plupart de ces services sont fournis dans le cadre de l’accord de services partagés avec la ville de Cornwall.

En réponse à la demande de SDG, les services partagés ont augmenté de près de 752,000$, car la ville de Cornwall a ajouté une ambulance terrestre en 2021 afin d’améliorer

le temps de réponse. Il s’agissait d’une demande de longue date des membres du conseil de comité des services partagés avec la ville. Dans l’ensemble, les services partagés ont augmenté d’un million de dollars de 2021 à 2022, y compris l’augmentation du nombre d’ambulances terrestres.

Le Conseil a accepté d’utiliser une partie de sa réserve de stabilisation du taux d’imposition pour couvrir l’augmentation du budget des services partagés.

Soixante pour cent du budget des comtés de SDG finance des services fournis en interne. Le service des transports de SDG représente 83% de ce budget.

Le service de transports a prévu plusieurs projets à Dundas sud cette année. Cela comprend le remplacement d’un ponceau sur Lakeshore Drive, juste au sud de l’intersection de la route de comté 2, près d’Iroquois. C’était un engagement pris par SDG lorsque la route a été téléchargée à Dundas sud en 2017. À proximité, le ponceau du ruisseau Doran qui passe sous la CR 2 doit également être remplacé en 2022.

Le pont du CR 18 au-dessus du ruisseau Hoasic, au nord-ouest de Froatburn, sera remplacé l’an prochain. Ce projet de 625 000$ prévoit le retrait du pont de l’installation d’un ponceau en caisson qui, selon Ben deHaan, directeur des transports, permettra aux comtés d’économiser de l’argent.

Des projets de resurfaçage sont également prévus sur la route de comté, 1 entre la CR 40 et la route Irena, la CR 7 d’Elma à la route Froats, la CR 16 (route Brinston) de l’autoroute 401 jusqu’à près de Dixon’s Corners et la CR 31 de la CR 7 (Route Elma) au nord de Winchester Springs à la CR 5.

Comme déjà approuvé pour faire avancer l’appel d’offres, un nouveau chasse-neige (285,000$) sera acheté en 2022. Deux camionnettes supplémentaires seront achetées à environ 40 000$ chacune, mais le financement COVID-19 sera utilisé pour couvrir le coût.

Lors d’une discussion sur les routes et les coûts de construction, plusieurs membres du conseil ont posé des questions sur le coût des matériaux et on demandé s’il y aurait des délais en raison de pénuries. Les travaux sur le rondpoint de Morrisburg se prolongeront jusqu’en 2022, car les pièces électriques n’étaient pas disponibles.

Le préfet Allan Armstrong a déclaré que «nous pourrions avoir des prises de conscience au printemps», en raison de l’augmentation des prix de l’asphalte et du béton en 2022.

Un projet de budget révisé sera présenté à la réunion du 15 janvier 2022 pour une discussion plus approfondie.

Cet article a été initialement écrit et publié dans The Morrisburg Leader.

Avis de début d’étude Amélioration de l’intersection de l’autoroute 138 au chemin Headline Étude de conception détaillée et d’évaluation environnementale de portée générale (G.W.P. 4004-21-00 | W.P. 4043-21-01)

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Le ministère des Transports de l’Ontario (MTO) a retenu les services de Morrison Hershfield Limited afin de réaliser l’avant-projet détaillé et de réaliser une évaluation environnementale de portée générale (EA) pour l’amélioration de l’intersection de l’autoroute 138 et du chemin Headline (route de comté 44). Le projet est situé dans le canton de South Stormont, au sein des comtés unis de Stormont, Dundas et Glengarry.

Ce projet prévoit la conversion de l’intersection de la route 138 et du chemin Headline en un carrefour giratoire à une seule voie. Le carrefour giratoire proposé permettra de réduire les vitesses et de diminuer les risques et la gravité des collisions. Un carrefour giratoire permettra également d’améliorer des activités relatives à la circulation routière, notamment en réduisant la durée des trajets et les longueurs des files d’attente.

LE PROCESSUS Ce projet a été classé comme projet de groupe B conformément à l’Évaluation environnementale de portée générale pour les routes provinciales (2000) et le public aura l’occasion de fournir des commentaires tout au long de l’étude. Le ministère a achevé un rapport d’étude environnementale sur les transports (TESR) pour l’étude de conception préliminaire et d’évaluation environnementale de portée générale pour le projet susmentionné (G.W.P. 4015-08-00) en juin 2017. À la fin de l’étude d’évaluation environnementale, un rapport de conception et de construction (RCC) sera préparé et rendu accessible au public pour une période d’examen d’au moins 30 jours. Un avis de soumission sera publié dans les journaux locaux à ce moment-là, annonçant la publication et le début de la période de 30 jours de commentaires publics pour le rapport RCC. CONSULTATION PUBLIQUE Vous êtes invités à consulter le site Web du carrefour giratoire de l’autoroute 138 relativement à cette étude de conception détaillée et d’évaluation environnementale. Le site Web a été créé pour permettre aux personnes intéressées d’accéder à l’information relative au projet, aux mises à jour de l’étude et aux documents disponibles. Le site Web contient déjà le contexte de l’étude, l’objectif et le processus de l’évaluation environnementale. Vous pouvez accéder au site Web à l’adresse suivante : www.highway138roundabout.ca COMMENTAIRES Vous êtes encouragés à participer à l’évaluation environnementale et à fournir des commentaires écrits à l’équipe de projet. Pour partager vos commentaires sur ce projet, ajoutez votre nom à la liste de distribution du projet, ou pour soumettre une question après avoir passé en revue la documentation fournie sur le site Web, veuillez prendre contact avec l’un des membres de l’équipe du projet indiqués ci-dessous : Brad Hewton, ing.

Chargé de projet de firme de conseils Morrison Hershfield Limited 200-2932, rue Baseline Ottawa (Ontario) K2H 1B1 tél : 613 739-2910 poste 1022292 courriel : bhewton@morrisonhershfield.com

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Ingénieur principal du projet Ministère des Transports 1355 John Counter Boulevard, CP 4000 Kingston (Ontario) K7L 5A3 tél : 613 449-7916 courriel : Dan.Brandao@ontario.ca

Si vous avez des exigences en matière d’accessibilité pour participer à cette évaluation environnementale, veuillez prendre contact avec l’un des membres de l’équipe du projet nommés ci-dessus.

Nous recueillons les commentaires relatifs à ce projet pour aider le ministère des Transports à respecter les exigences de la Loi sur les évaluations environnementales. Tous les renseignements reçus seront traités en vertu des dispositions et des exigences en matière de divulgation de la Loi sur l’accès à l’information et la protection de la vie privée, L.R.O. 1990, chap. F.31. Tous les commentaires, à l’exception des renseignements personnels, feront partie du dossier public.

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SUMMERSTOWN, Ontario - L’aéroport régional de Cornwall a contribué à sauver des vies après avoir facilité l’envoi de deux dons d’organes le mardi 14 décembre.

Des médecins se sont envolés de l’aéroport après avoir recueilli un cœur et un foie auprès d’un donneur décédé à Cornwall.

Pour être viable, un greffé du foie doit recevoir le nouvel organe dans les huit heures suivants le prélèvement sur son donneur.

Pour un cœur, ce délai n’est que de quatre à six heures.

Une équipe de médecins a été acheminée de Toronto à l’aéroport de Cornwall tôt mardi matin par SkyCare Air Ambulance. Entreprise Airlines a ensuite livré les médecins et leur précieuse cargaison à deux patients dans le besoin situés dans une autre partie de la province.

Steve Small, directeur de l’aéroport régional de Cornwall, a déclaré que l’aéroport voit ce genre de service quelques fois par an.

En plus de soutenir des services qui sauvent des vies, comme le don d’organes, l’aéroport régional de Cornwall accueille également l’école d’aviation de Cornwall, qui, selon Steve Small, compte environ 15 étudiants à tout moment et en diplôme plus de 100 chaque année.

Plus tôt cette année, l’aéroport régional de Cornwall a également soutenu les services de police locaux qui ont effectué une recherche dans le fleuve Saint-Laurent après avoir reçu un rapport sur un bateau abandonné dans le fleuve.

L’avenir de l’aéroport régional de Cornwall est un peu incertain, après que la ville de Cornwall a annoncé son intention de mettre fin à l’accord de gestion qu’elle avait avec le canton de Glengarry sud.

La ville et le canton financent et gèrent conjointement l’aéroport, mais en vertu de l’accord actuel, la ville de Cornwall paie 85% des coûts de l’aéroport, tandis que Glengarry sud en paie 15%.

Justin Towndale, conseiller de la ville de Cornwall, a déclaré que malgré le vote de ses collègues en faveur d’un avis de résiliation de l’entente, celle-ci resterait en vigueur pendant au moins deux ans.

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PUZZLE NO. 850 | LEVEL: ADVANCED

HOW TO PLAY:

PUZZLE NO. 105. Copyright © 2021, Penny Press. Crossword puzzle answers use American spelling

24. Shower off 25. Also 26. Spelling ____ 27. Bird of prey 28. Glazed ____ 30. Toward the back, matey 31. Brewery beverage 32. Coffee container 35. Fastened 38. Fan blade

40. Look (for) 42. Blockade 44. Gooey substance 45. Folk knowledge 46. Fairly matched 48. Shout 50. Hound’s quarry 51. Atop 52. Some evergreens 54. Mama pig

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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55. Great review 56. Lode yield 57. Peer 58. Personnel 59. Animal enclosure 60. Join by heat 61. Towel word

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ACROSS 1. Soup veggies 5. Grouch 9. Fool 12. Light fixture 13. Dilly 14. Hatchet 15. Computer operator 16. Excessive vanity 18. Mimicking bird 19. Burnt wood 20. Tree home 21. Finished first 23. Footballer Donovan 25. Do away with 29. Violinist Stern 33. Just released 34. Acquire knowledge 36. Common ailment 37. Investigate in depth 39. Slip 41. Radio spots 43. ____ neckline

Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once.

ARIES: It would be wise to steer clear of fa­ mily conflicts, especially if they don’t concern you. However, you might be able to save the day helping two re­latives bury the hatchet.

TAURUS: You won’t be able to sit back and re­lax at parties. You’ll be on your feet serving or otherwise helping out. When it comes to matters of the heart, the magic of the holidays will reignite passion in your relationship.

GEMINI: You’ll find yourself the focus of every­one’s attention. You can make people laugh with your sarcasm. You might even get a round of applause from time to time, which will give you an ego boost.

CANCER: You’ll spend the week with your fa­mily. You’ll enjoy lots of quality time with your children or elderly parents. You’ll also have the op­por­tunity to re­charge your bat­te­ ries. Some time alone at home will spark your imagination.

LEO: You’ll be outspoken and assertive, which will help make things run smoothly.

You’re always right, even if you’re not always tactful. The im­portant thing is to get results.

VIRGO: The parties you host are sure to be specta­cular despite your limited bud­get. Your ideas and determination are remar­ kable.

You’ll also receive a lot of affection from your partner.

LIBRA: You’ll be surprised by how many initia­tives you put forward. People will fol­low you without question, even when you’re act­ ing on impulse. You’ll orga­nize a unique event at the last minute.

SCORPIO: For some people, now is a good time for recollection. You’ll spend some time reflecting on the good and the bad. By taking stock, you’ll find that you have a particular openness to some form of spirituality.

SAGITTARIUS: You’ll pull off quite a feat, and it’ll be re­membered for a long time, espe­cially if it involves bringing together people who don’t get along very well. If you’re single, a co-worker will take advantage of a quiet mo­ ment to get to know you.

CAPRICORN: There’s lots to do. You’ll orga­ nize a marvelous event for the whole family, and it’ll be a success. Be careful, and make sure the end of the year doesn’t catch you off guard just because you didn’t prepare enough.

AQUARIUS: You’ll buy lottery tickets as a family, and it wouldn’t be surprising if you could afford to end the Christmas ho­lidays with a trip. At the very least, you’ll have a lot of fun and spoil your loved ones.

PISCES: A family secret will be revealed to you. You’re a sensitive soul, and you’ll de­liver a moving speech. An emer­gency at the of­fice will require your at­ten­tion while you’re in the middle of a celebration.

On Monday, Quebec announced that they were shutting down all bars, restaurants, gyms, and schools due to a spike in COVID-19 cases thanks to Omicron. Could Ontario be next? As a sidenote, we have to deal with Omicron because the COVID-19 virus was allowed to mutate in the unvaccinated. If you are vaccinated, you might still get Omicron, but it will be mild and you won’t need a hospital stay, which again, is the point of vaccines.

Congratulations to newly sworn in United Counties Warden Carma Williams. Carma is the second woman to hold the position of Warden in the 171 year history of the United Counties of SD&G.

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Seen on Facebook: Had to turn around going up McConnell tonight. The block of 5th St between McConnell and Marlborough, you’ve all out done yourselves! Both sides of the street are beautiful and festive! Haven’t been to other parts of town yet at night but I had to give a shout out! Well done!

Moving day last week at the Ernie McDonald Blacksmith Shop at the Lost Villages Museum and all artifacts have now been moved from the Gordon Construction bin to the restored Blacksmith Shop. Jim Morgan and Jay St. Thomas from the Township were joined by volunteers from the Lost Villages Historical Society. David Hill worked tirelessly on the project, and he was the photographer of this photo. From left to right are Paul Gunther, Axel Ravera, Ron Cooper, Jim Morgan, Jim Brownell, and Tim Gault. Thank you one and all for your work, today. We look forward to the opening of the Blacksmith Shop in late spring of 2022, following landscaping of the site.

Reader would like to thank Emma Meldrum for her excellent work these past years as City of Cornwall Public Information Coordinator.

Meldrum has been prompt, helpful and patient with the residents of this city that she has interacted with and it has not gone unnoticed.

From the City of Cornwall: Effective January 1, 16 new public parking spaces are now available in the Justice Building parking lot (corner of Third Street West and Augustus Street). Keep an eye out for signage - spaces outside the circled area are designated for staff.

A pet peeve of mine is being behind someone Checkout the City of Cornwall Facebook at the cash at a gas station or pharmacy who page to see a nice map they’ve put together of has a bunch of lotto tickets they want to many of the decorated homes in the city. check and buy (because they always want to buy more). If you want to throw away your money, that’s your business, but there has to be another way to keep everyone behind this person from having their time wasted. Can’t we automate this process already or move it online? Also, you picking which scratch ticket you want from the display has no impact on whether or not you win.

It looks like Eastern Ontario has been overlooked again. Ford said that there would be a flood of free COVID-19 testing kits available at select LCBOs around the province. Not one regional LCBO in Cornwall and SD&G received a single test kit.

I know it doesn’t really work this way, but I hope the new goods-to-persons system at the Walmart Logistics facility will help with our local supply chain issues. I know some people who are very nervous about their Christmas gifts showing up on time.

JOKE OF THE WEEK

I thought I won the argument with my wife as to Jackie Lalonde, Team Leader at the Carefor Glengarry Outreach Support Centre in Alexandria, how to arrange the dining room furniture but Marc R. the winner of the raffle, Celine Larocque, the Centre’s Program Coordinator, and Emilie when I got home... ...the tables were turned.

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Dances With Words Answers

1) Coast Guards: Canadian vessels have a E Candy Striper’s uniform. red hull with a white diagonal; American vesF Japan’s ‘rising sun’. sels have a while hull, red diagonal. (5 points) 3) Barber shops, temporarily closed due to 2) (1 point each) two meter spacing. (1 point) A Coca Cola.

4) If Rudolph were an albino deer, he could B Bank of Nova Scotia. guide Santa’s sled. (3 points) C Half red, half white: pilot on board. Red 5) Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas, Kris Kringle, field, white diagonal: diver below.

Father Christmas, Sinter Klaas... (3 points) D Red Cross and Red Crescent.

6) Distances given vary, depending on

source, between 90-110 km and 60-80 miles.

(4 points) 7) Austria’s flag has two horizontal red stripes, with white in the middle. Belorussia earlier flag had two horizontal white stripes, red in the middle. (3 points) Total of 25 points. How did you do? 25?

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great. 0-5: If you’re an American, I know who you voted for during the last federal election.

If you disagree with any of my answers, write your complaint on the back of a Canadian fifty-dollar (red and white) bill, then mail it to me.

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