Cornwall Seaway News October 12, 2022 Edition

Royal LePage Performance Realty Prepares for 9th Annual Peanut Butter Challenge

the foodbank for the very first time thanks to the rising costs of housing and food.  The Agapè Centre is now supporting over 2000 people monthly through the foodbank, 600 of

November.

November 2021 Challenge saw a record number of 1,537+ jars collected for the food bank, inspired by some friendly competition between Royal LePage Performance Realty, St. Columban`s Church, St. Andrew’s Fire Department - South Stormont Station #4 and the South Stormont Selects U18 Men’s hockey team.  St. Andrews Fire Department (Station 4) walked away with the coveted PB Trophy for hav ing collected a whopping 638 jars of peanut

food bank with this particular item that is always in demand.  They are inviting the com munity to join the challenge or start one of your own with your co-workers, patrons, friends and family. Let Royal LePage Performance Realty know and your name will be put in the pool of challengers vying to win the coveted PB Trophy!

Royal LePage Performance Realty will also advertise all challengers on their Facebook page! These are difficult times for far too many families in our community. Some are visiting

tious options like peanut butter available, is an ongoing challenge when the need is so high.  An average month will see 1500 jars of peanut butter being distributed to families. For an organization with no sustainable funding, meet ing this need consistently is sometimes just not possible.

Who will be the winner of the Royal LePage Performance Realty Peanut Butter Challenge for 2022?  Join the challenge today, it could be you!

Pictured left to right: Daniel Liao, Dean, Applied Science, Technology and Trades, St. Lawrence College; Richard Wiggers, Dean, Cornwall Campus and Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies and Pathways, St. Lawrence College; Glenn Vollebregt, President and CEO, St. Lawrence College; Massimo Miucci, Witron; Glen Grant, Mayor of Cornwall; Kenny Arruda, National Maintenance Leader for Canada, Witron; Aidan Wornes, Professor, Mechanical Technician Program, St. Lawrence College; Adam Cameron, Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Developmen. Submitted photo.

SLC Receives Large Donation

St. Lawrence College (SLC) received a donation of equipment valued at $150,000 to be used in several skilled trades pro grams to prepare students for careers in automated logistics and manufacturing. The donation was made by Witron, a worldwide leader in the design of warehouse and logis tics systems. An announcement was made at its Cornwall operations site on Monday, October 3, 2022, and marks the first time that Witron has entered a partnership of this kind in Canada.

The equipment will support experiential learning in programs including Mechanical

Technician, Industrial Mechanic Millwright, Industrial Electrician, and General Machinist on SLC’s Kingston campus. Also, SLC plans to launch a new Mechatronics program in fall 2023, whose students will also benefit from this state-of-the-art equipment. The special ized equipment includes turntables, chain conveyors, barcode scanners, sensors, reflectors, brackets, wiring, frequency con trollers, control panels, safety components, and more.

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Why you should care about your Pelvic Health

Natasha Ingram Movement Matters

MOVE THERAPEUTICS

All women and men have a pelvic floor and can suffer from pelvic floor disorders. First of all, do you know where your pelvis is located?

Yes, it’s between your tummy and legs and has prominent bones that we sit on. Your pelvic floor is a group of muscles and tissues that form a bowl on the bottom of your pelvis. They physically support pelvis organs like your blad der, bowel, and sexual organs. They are responsible for supporting the function of urin ation, bowel movements, intercourse and preg nancy and delivery. Your pelvic floor works with your hip muscles, lower back muscles and your diaphragm to stabilize your trunk and hips helping you stand upright and walk. They are also the same muscles used to increase sex ual sensation. In case you haven’t gotten the hint, your pelvic floor muscles are SUPER important.

Certain problems can happen when your pel vic floor muscles are too weak or too tight. If the muscles are too weak, it can cause urine and/or bowel leakage, reduced sexual sensa tion and pelvic organ prolapse. If the muscles are too tight, it can cause pain while having sex, constipation, incomplete bladder empty ing and burning with urination. In order to avoid these things and improve your pelvic health, the goal is to have a functional pelvic floor.

What this means is that you don’t only want it to be strong, you also want it to be responsive to pressure and load. Anything that puts pres sure on your pelvis such as during pregnancy and delivery, chronic constipation, constant straining while on the toilet, or a chronic cough can lead to the aforementioned issues. Here are some tips to get you started on your pelvic health journey:

1. Strengthen your pelvic floor. Think about incorporating kegels into your daily routine

2. Just as important as strengthening your pelvic floor, think about relaxing your pelvic floor. Bring awareness to these muscles and reduce tension through guided relaxation and meditation

3. Avoid any prolonged sitting on the toilet (this helps with hemorrhoids too!)

4. Avoid straining on the toilet in any case

5. Maintain a healthy weight, decrease your caffeine, alcohol and artificial sweetener intake, and don’t smoke

6. Change your diet (increase fiber and water) to improve your stool consistency and bowel health

Pelvic floor disorders should not be accepted as normal parts of aging. They are common medical problems that can be treated suc cessfully and conservatively at any age. If you feel like you need a little help or a push to get started, book an appointment with a pelvic floor physiotherapist, such as myself, to learn more. Contact us @ Info@movetherapeutics. ca for more information.

2022 Inductees to the Cornwall & Area Arts Hall of Fame

The 2022 slate of Inductees to the Cornwall & Area Arts hall of Fame has been selected and is presented here. The new members cover the entire spectrum of arts and culture and their achievements span generations and great distances but all spring from the area.

Kate Ashby, Improv Queen, is a double nominated Gemini actor and renowned teacher at the Canadian Film Center and the Shaw Festival and a Guest Director at Ryerson University’s Theatre School.

Rose Desnoyers is recognized as a build er, a painter and an ambassador for the arts. An accomplished painter of watercolours and acrylic, Rose is a natural leader.

Nicolas Doyon is a professional musician who has made a big mark on the FrenchCanadian scene.

Lorna Foreman is a visual artist, a media personality, a writer and catalyst for com munity cultural activities.

Mario Gagnon is a force in French lan guage theater and letters. He managed and directed performances with Les gens d’ici and Theatre de l’Amalgame.

Syd Gardiner is inducted for his dec ades-long art advocacy. Syd campaigned tirelessly to save Aultsville Theatre as it faced many funding challenges over the years.

The era of the Glen Theatre and Glen Productions was a seminal period for theatre arts, especially musical theatre, in Cornwall

The 2022 Inductees to the Cornwall & Area Hall of Fame for the Arts

Top from left to right: Brenda Quesnel, Kate Ashby, Luc Groulx, Nicolas Doyon

Middle: Ben Benedict, Indian time Mast head above Syd Gardiner and Rose Des noyers Bottom: Mario Gagnon, James Peachey’s “Encampment of Loyalists” and Lorna Foreman

and Luc Groulx was the consummate music al director during its entire history.

Indian time is a weekly newspaper that grew out of the late 20th Century movement to reclaim Native language and culture.

From 1993 to 2018, Brenda Quesnel amassed over 20 production credits for pro duction, direction and performance, effect ively ruling the stage.

The last inductee of 2022 was the first to engage in art in the area. In fact, with his induction, the hall of Fame for the Arts cre ated a special historical category. James Peachey was a British soldier about whose life we know little, but with whose work as an artist we are very familiar.

The inductees will enter the Cornwall & Area Arts hall of Fame at a gala evening on October 29, at the Ramada Inn and Conference Centre, Cornwall. Tickets to the event which includes entertainment and din ner, are $75 and are available at the Civic Complex box office and online at TicketPro.

For more info, contact Elaine MacDonald, elainemacdonald11@gmail.com or 613 330 3117

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Mary Jane Proulx running for City Councillor

Mary Jane Proulx who was born and raised in Cornwall has decided to run for City Councillor again. Her only platform is a aware ness campaign for the feral cats.

Her organization is Cattrap and she has trapped, neutered, returned or rehomed 300 feral cats from Cornwall

She wants to show City Hall that this is still a problem, and she wants to get people talking

She would like to see the spay and neuter clinics come to Cornwall once every 3 months until the problem is better. She would also like to see the people of Cornwall get involved with

a rescue by fostering, transporting or donating.

She wants people to know that feral cats aren’t just in the east end anymore. They have been found on 13th St West and Wellington St W. She also did a documentary on the feral cats 4 years ago which was a real eye opener for Cornwall

Mary Jane also wants everyone to know that she fully supports Calico House Cat Rescue. For a rescue to spend thousands of dollars of her own money is unacceptable. Let’s all come together A Vote for Mary Jane Proulx is a Vote for the feral cats!

Akwesasne celebrates opening of New Skatepark

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The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne thrilled to announce the opening of the Akwesasne Skatepark. Located at the A’nowara’kowa Arena on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island), the park is now open to serve the skateboarding, rollerblad ing, biking, scooter-riding, and wheel chair users from in and around the community.

“I would like to first acknowledge the team at the Department of Economic Development for their commitment and dedication for bringing this concept to reality,” said Kawehno:ke District Chief Edward Roundpoint, speaking at the event on behalf of Grand Chief Abram Benedict. “Through numerous corpor ate and private donations, this was all

In addition, a great deal of site prepar ation went into this project.

We would like to acknowledge SIBC, the City of Cornwall, and Top of the World Skateshop for their support and assist ance. Vans has also shown a great deal of support to the Akwesasne Skatepark, and they invited pro skaters to come to Akwesasne.

On Sunday October 9th, female skater Annie Guglia who is also an Olympian, was in Akwesasne representing Vans to do demos and promo giveaways!

We wish to welcome all of our com munity members and neighbours to enjoy the Akwesasne Skatepark.

Please be safe and have fun!

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Char-Lan Recreation Centre – Ice Surface Re-Opening

tive Colin Munro and MPP Quinn, passed through the doors of the Char-Lan Recreation Centre on October 7th for its grand reopening celebrations. Sherry-Lynn Servage, General Manager of Parks, Recreation and Culture provided an overview of the project and gave a tour of the facility to showcase the upgrades and changes. The project was funded by the 2019 Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, through the Provincial and Federal Government. The project began just over one year ago with procurement and the facility officially opened its door for ice rentals on October 6, 2022. The major upgrades to the arena include a new dasher board system, glass, safety netting, player benches,

refrigerated concrete pad system.

Ms. Servage thanked Bradley Contracting, the general contractor on the project as well as EVB Engineering, who walked them through every step of the project. Many different user groups were present for the celebration including Jr.B, Minor Hockey and Char-Lan Skating club. Ms. Servage thanked the user groups for their patience as they worked through the project and made positive chan ges to the facility.

The Char-Lan Recreational Centre is now re-opened the public and they look forward to welcoming everyone back! Township skating programs have resumed and schedules can be found at southglengarry.com.

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PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE

To return to city hall – or not?

City council has been meeting in the sal ons at the Cornwall Civic Complex since the scourge of COVID-19 descended upon our planet. Council, like most others, met virtual ly for a time to conduct the political business of the City of Cornwall at the beginning of the pandemic.

Then came the pivot to meet in-person, but with much more space for physical distan cing, by way of the larger venue at the com plex. In the months that have followed the city has been loathe to return to the more intim ate setting at city hall for two reasons – one official, and the other not so much.

Officially council meetings appear to be destined to continue to take place at the complex for the reasons cited above.

Unofficially there’s always been some back room talk about moving city hall out of Pitt Street and consolidating administrative space at the civic complex. It says here that

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Every time I listen to the news, I give thanks for where I live.

Let me explain. I live in a 75-km semi-circle centered on the village of Ingleside. The diameter of that semi-circle rests upon the St. Lawrence River. To the east is Montreal and the province of Quebec. Across the river is the state of New York. To the northwest is Ottawa.

Living in this location, I give thanks just about every day. On the Thanksgiving Day that just passed I was especially grateful.

Here’s my gratitude list: There is no major tectonic plate fault line that threatens to top ple my house into a gaping chasm. (The same cannot be said for the west coast of North America and many other regions of the world).

Our climate provides adequate precipita tion, but partly as snow in the winter. Winds

those conversation have picked up speed since the pandemic, and we support such a move.

City hall has been a fixture on Pitt Street for decades. Council chambers, as well as offices for the mayor, CAO, tax department and clerk can be found at 360 Pitt Street. At city hall you can request a marriage license, change your address for property tax pur poses and make general inquiries.

In short – it’s just a small part of what the city does. If you have questions about build ing permits (ha!) or economic development or tourism, those offices are housed at the civic complex. The aquatic centre is there too, as well as the Ed Lumley Arena. And Lamoureux Park. And plenty of parking. And the water front. And the marina. And. And. And.

City hall is shoehorned between the Justice Building (police station) and the fire hall.

Parking is a treat. City councillors typically get all the good spots before the rest of us show up and don’t even think about parking in the

blessings?

are only occasionally strong enough to tip over garbage cans. To my memory, only ‘The Ice Storm of 1998’ was a severe problem. (In comparison, parts of Atlantic Canada are still reeling from the damage caused by the latest hurricane, Fiona. Puerto Rico, Cuba and parts of Florida have not yet recovered from Ian. Pakistan is still one-third under water thanks to their annual monsoon.)

“Peace on earth…”, especially in my 75-km semi-circle. Yes, we have occasional reckless driving on our side streets and some roadside littering. (However, what peace is now in Thailand’s day care? What about the endless conflict between Israel and Palestine, and how much suffering and destruction has been inflicted by the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine by Putin? Who would like to have North Korea on the other side of your 38th parallel? The local skirmishes of the War of 1812 were like a schoolyard squabble com pared to what Europe experienced during the two World Wars.)

As my wife says, “We have to be thankful to be living in an area where others take their vacation.” My recent two-month stay in

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nearby municipal lot which is typically filled with police cruisers or vehicles that belong to officers/civilians who are at work.

The council chambers at city hall, while offering nostalgia you can find in few other municipal buildings in Cornwall, has little to no space available for meetings. In the past, contentious municipal issues that drew a crowd typically resulted in an overflow of people into the hallway. Standing-room only signs should have been hung.

By the time one adds desk space for

council, the CAO, clerk, administrators, not to mention chairs for the gallery, a media table and the TV infrastructure, the chambers become full. Really full.

Which is why the civic complex, and its cav ernous salons, are the solution. In fact, it’s time to consider moving the entire city hall operation to the complex. A consolidation of municipal space with create efficiencies and ultimately save the taxpayers money.

Let’s begin to have those conversations.

SEASONAL

Ottawa and Cornwall reminded me that we have access to quality medical care without using a credit card or putting a mortgage on our home. (If I needed that hospitalization on the other side of the river, it would have bank rupted me.)

Try to count the pumpkins on the farm cart. That’s the number of blessings you and I have been given. Unless you are a refugee from a war-torn or impoverished Third World country, we were blessed from the day we were born.

The pool hall and a guy called Satch

To most us who camped out at Central Billiards after school and on Saturdays (and the odd time during school), he was Satch, the kind soul who worked the counter for a buckan-hour and no benefits.

Years later I was surprised to find out his given name was Ronald, as in Ronald Herrington

When he died in July 2020 at age 85, his brother Brian (aka Rookie) shared a snapshot of Satch’s life.

Brian recalled that times were tough, so to help support the family, Satch quit school half way through Grade 9 to spot pins at Central Bowling Alley. He earned two cents a string. Later he worked at Canada Cottons and when it closed he got a job as a bell hop at the Cornwallis Hotel, and when it closed he was hired by Joe Miller and Doug Knight to work the counter at Central Billiards, the former bowling alley, on Pitt Street, next to the liquor outlet.

He spent 20 years at the pool hall, never missing a day and always on time. He was the consummate loyal, dedicated, underappreci ated employee.

How did he acquire the handle Satch?

You might recall Huntz Hall who played Satch in the slapstick Bowery Boys. Ron had the same prominent protruding nose as the movie character, thus Satch.

Ron was a big fan of the Bowery Boys char acter who once spent a night at the Cornwallis while doing a promo event at the Roxy Theatre. This was while Ron was bell hopping.

So what was it like to meet the real Satch?

He didn’t get to meet him that day. It was his day off and he didn’t know he (Hall) was booked into the Cornwallis, recalled Brian.

“I missed my big opportunity,” Satch (aka Ron) would say.

Retired secondary school music director Brian McCartney was a gifted – make that extraordinary – musician who co-founded and directed the Cornwall Centennial Choir.

Legend is a pretty strong word but Brian was right up there on the local music landscape.

Along with being a high school music class mate of his and neighbourhood chum, I remember Brian as a great Sunday afternoon Monopoly player at the resplendent McCartney Manor on Second Street West. Years ago it was torn down to build an apartment building.

This scribbler, Mark Timpany and Ray Barnes would truck over to the Manor for a spirited game of Monopoly in the huge parlour (I think it was bigger than the entire house I lived in) with his mother serving us freshly baked cookies and juice.

Fews years back bumped into Brian in the Ottawa Market area. He recalled the Monopoly games and suggested we get together for a re-union game for old-time.sake.

Of course, we never did. Never will.

Brian passed away on Sept. 16.

THIS AND THAT Police across the province are reporting record car thefts, mostly of the high-end persuasion, and the thieves are so sophisticated it is almost impossible to stop them. Unless of course, you park your car on the roof of the carport. ... Talk about a para dox: High unemployment and jobs that can’t be filled. ... In a documentary on the 72 Summit Series, Bobby Clarke noted that the last team to win the Stanley Cup with a line-up made up entirely of Canadian-born players was the 1974-75 Flyers. ... We know our values are out of whack when a baseball (Aaron Judge’s record-breaker) can fetch $2 million. ... Talk about a useless organization, look no further than the United Nations. ... Add this scribbler to this fall’s growing list of COVID sufferers. Day 9 and counting.

BACK IN 1970 – A group of St. Lawrence High School students studying the effects of pollution on the environment bicycled from the city to Martintown and back to promote pedalpower. The environmental science course was aimed at making students more sensitive to the problems confronting their environment. ... One of Cornwall’s oldest businesses – Prince Clothing and Cornwall Plants Ltd. - was sold to a Montreal company headed by Syd Lovell The company was established on Marlborough Street South by the Horovitz brothers in 1912.

... Queen’s University alumni member Nick Battista (chemical engineering class of 1933) was appointed by the Kingston university as regional capital fund-raising campaign chair. An estimated 240 Queen’s grads were living in Cornwall and the United Counties. ... Courtaulds held its annual long-service dinner with watches and certificates given to new members of the 30-year club. The new mem bers included Lawrence Bergeron, Leland Arbuthnot, William Hood, Gerald Samson, John Linnett, Alison Prosser and Theodore Laperle

Pitt St., unveiled the new line of 1971 vehicles.

Herrington Lacrosse Association “Mr. Lacrosse Award” given to the person who does the most to pro mote the sport. ... Cornwall Minor Lacrosse Association held its annual awards day at Nativity Hall with 700 parents and players attending. The association had 591 players registered with 30 teams in five divisions.

Most valuable player award winners were Jeff Carter , mosquito; Rick Lalonde , novice; Jimmy Burns, peewee; Mike Lloyd, bantam; Gary Brisson, midget. ... Bruce Lauzon scored a pair of touchdowns as St. Lawrence High School Saints downed North Dundas 34-7.

Gerry Lemire, Wally Baker and Jacques Bertrand also scored touchdowns. .... Tim Bertrand had two touchdowns and Dave Denneny one as Cornwall Collegiate lost a 21-20 squeaker to South Grenville. ... After starting the Quebec Major Junior Hockey

CRUICKSHANK WINNING SKIP

Congratulations to our Baker Family Opening Bonspiel Champs! What a fantastic week of laughter and fun back on the ice doing what we all enjoy. We were treated to a fabulous meal made by our famous Chef Ricardo and a great party with performance by Plan B. Thank you to all the volunteers who made this week possible. Cindy Charlebois representing The Baker Family (far right) was presenting trophy to left to right, are (Second) Robert Boileau, (Lead) Stephanie Nesbitt, (Third) Janice Sobering, and (Skip) David Cruickshank. Submitted photo.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Celebrating New Business Launch in Martintown Dish Wish Catering and Comfort Food

MARTINTOWN, Ontario, October 1, 2022

– The Township of South Glengarry hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony in Martintown on Saturday to mark the grand opening of Dish Wish, a catering company and store offering fresh and frozen gourmet prepared meals for busy families and individuals.

Chef Robbie Laroche, his wife Angela and adult children returned to Robbie’s home town in April 2022, to open a catering busi ness featuring homemade healthy foods.

Robbie began taking weekly orders for fresh meals prepared in the onsite commer cial kitchen, to be pick-up each Friday.

Robbie and Angela worked together to ready the storefront portion of their prop erty, preparing to expand their business to offer fresh and frozen meals, with an assortment of homemade jams, jellies, and pickles to walk-in customers.

The newly opened store stocks a variety of locally made goods such as honey, des serts, cheeses and offers hot soup and coffee.

Additional foods, drinks and a section of non-food locally made items are also available.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony was

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(L-R front row) Councillor Sam McDonell, Mayor Lyle Warden, Owners Robbie Laroche and Angela Labelle-Laroche, Councillor Martin Lang. (L-R back row) Councillor Rebecca Luck and Deputy Mayor Stephanie Jaworski at 18550 Dundas Street, Martintown ON Saturday, October 1st, to commemorate Dish Wish’s grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony. (JENNIFER TREVERTON PHOTO) presided over by Mayor Lyle Warden, joined by Deputy Mayor Stephanie Jaworski, Councillors Martin Lang, Sam McDonell and Rebecca Luck, in front of Dish Wish

premises located at 18550 Dundas Street, Martintown. Initial store hours are Fridays 1-6:00 pm, Saturdays 11:00 am – 6:00 pm and Sunday 11:00 am – 4:00 pm.

Abid Hussain running for City Councillor

I raised my children in Cornwall and am cur rently working with Royal Lepage Performance as a Realtor. Throughout my life I have been involved in politics and volunteer work. I was a volunteer with the Catholic Immigrant servi ces of Ottawa. In May 2019 I was Fundraiser and Coordinator of the Walk to Support for Children Treatment Centre in Cornwall and I have been donating funds to a shelter home in Cornwall. I am also a poet and writer and I have three books published in the Urdu language.

As city councilor I will get the job done! I will prove that I’m more than ready for the job. I will work hard for the people of Cornwall.

Cornwall is currently facing high cost of liv ing and other major issues surrounding afford ability. The people of Cornwall need affordable housing. The rents have gone up and the housing prices have as well therefore I will help build more affordable housing.

McConnell Walk-In Clinic has permanently closed its doors. Hospital emergency depart ments are overloaded. There is also a short age of (local) family doctors. We need to solve this problem.

Other issues include:

Cornwall needs to develop a homeless shelter.

The Waterfront Trail is a true gem. However we need more development at the water front.

I support helping seniors to stay in their homes longer by increasing independence and promoting health and safety.

I Support Cornwall Art Centre.

In order for our economy to recover and

grow we need to make sure that we support our existing businesses.

I strongly believe that there should be some solution to reopen a walk-in clinic in Cornwall as soon as possible. We need to create more education supplements for doctors and nurses and ask that they commit to practice in the community for at least five years.

Climate change is a global concern. The city of Cornwall’s waste management division made various plans but there is still no imple mentation of these plans. We need to think of innovative ways to recycle and manage our waste. In addition we can invest more in renewable energies such as wind and solar power.

I support keeping the Cornwall Transit ser vice open on Sundays as this will help a lot of people and also help local businesses.

Cornwall is a city that is growing but also has an aging population; therefore we have to look at increasing child care spaces for our young families and also look at increasing facilities that will support our seniors.

At this time inflation is at a historic high, therefore to help support families I would sug gest keeping tax increases to a minimum. As inflation decreases and families are under less stress we can reconsider tax increases with input from the community.

Photo (L-R) Claude Legault (President- Kinsmen Club), Dona Cruickshank (SD & G Historical Society) Neil Butters (SD&G Historical Society), Bill Beattie (SD & G Historical Society), Rick Shaver (Life Member- Kinsmen Club), Wes Libbey (President- SD&G Historical Society). Submitted photo.

SD&G Historical Society Donation

Since 1933, the Cornwall Kinsmen Club has raised funds through a range of activities and invested these funds in order to meet the Community’s Greatest Needs. These needs change from year to year and thus we adjust the flow of funds accordingly. To assist us in our strategic process we have identified 7 broad categories:

• Relief of Poverty;

• Advancement of Education;

• Culture and the Arts;

• Health and Welfare;

• Enhancement of Youth;

• Enhancement of Public Security and;

• Community Service.

Over the last year, a strategic planning pro cess was undertaken internally to determine the levels of funding that would be allocated to each of these broad categories. Today’s donation falls under Culture and the Arts thrust of our strategy. All community appli cations received were reviewed by members of the Cornwall Kinsmen Club and a budget for the year was established. Groups may still submit requests during the year for con sideration – application form is available on our web site.

Today we are pleased to announce the 2022/2023 donation of $2,500 to the SD&G Historical Society to help out with their Research & Digitization Centre.

The Kinsmen Club wishes to thank all our

community supporters that make these dona tions possible. TV Bingo players & mer chants, participants at some of our events (Kinsmen Farmers Market, Pizza Party) and our other fundraising events.

Transition Cornwall+

The City of Cornwall is promoting a circular economy through out the month of October. Circular Economy Month is an initiative by the Circular Innovation Council, a resource organ ization, that helps municipalities share the social, environmental, and economic benefits of a circular economy.

What is a circular economy? A circular economy is when existing materials once sourced from natural resources are reused, recycled, and recovered to reduce waste.

How is a circular economy different from the current linear economy? Presently, produ cing, and consuming goods and services is a single-track process. In other words, we take materials from nature, make products with them, use these goods once or multiple times, then throw them away. This way of liv ing is harmful to the environment because it involves extracting non-renewable resources unsustainably. The materials that could be recirculated are instead destined for landfill.

Why is this a problem? City populations are rising, which means more waste. Improper waste disposal can pollute land, water, and air that we need to survive. Landfill waste is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions like carbon dioxide and methane. Greenhouse gases are the culprit for climate change and extreme weather events we are experiencing today.

Where does a circular economy fit into Cornwall? You might not realize that Cornwall has local business and community partners that practice circularity. For example, busi nesses that offer repair services or to buy second-hand are circular!

Each week in October, the City will feature a new theme of a circular economy:

Week 1 (October 1-9): An Introduction to a Circular Economy

Week 2 (October 10-16): The Environmental Benefits of a Circular Economy

Week 3 (October 17-23): Waste Reduction and Recycling in a Circular Economy

Week 4 (October 24-31): The Social and Economic Benefits of a Circular Economy

There will be educational social media con tent, opportunities to get involved. Follow the City of Cornwall on Facebook or the River Institute on Instagram to see what happens next.

Who can participate in circular economy month? Anyone can participate in a circular economy because it benefits all. Here are some advantages to being circular:

- Regenerates natural systems

- Mitigates climate change

- Supports local communities

- Saves money and create value

Join Cornwall as it embraces October as a Circular Economy Month to raise awareness for global challenges such as waste, pollu tion, biodiversity loss, and climate change.

For more information on Circular Economy Month: Circular Economy Month | Waste Reduction Week in Canada | Join us October 2022 (wrwcanada.com)

Comment se préparer à emménager dans une résidence pour aînés?

Vous irez bientôt vivre en résidence pour aînés? Voici quelques conseils pour vous assurer que ce changement important se déroule le plus sereinement possible.

Planifiez votre déménagement

Limitez le stress et réduisez vos préoccupations en organisant soigneusement cette étape cruciale. Déterminez à quel moment vous déménagerez et si vos proches vous aideront ou si vous confierez la tâche à des professionnels. Dans ce dernier cas, vous pourrez contacter quelques entreprises pour comparer leurs prix et poser toutes vos questions.

Faites le tri de vos possessions

Votre futur logement étant probablement plus petit que celui que vous occupez actuellement, il est essentiel que vous preniez le temps nécessaire pour faire du ménage dans vos possessions (objets, meubles, etc.). Si possible, demandez un plan de votre appartement en résidence comprenant les dimensions des pièces afin que vous puissiez évaluer si votre mobilier peut y tenir et comment l’y placer.

Gardez l’esprit ouvert

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Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Courts Unveils New Logo

AKWESASNE -- The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Courts unveiled a new logo that better reflects the Tribe’s judicial branch of the tribal government. The winning design and artist were introduced during an afternoon unveiling event that was held at the Tribal Court Building located at 882 State Route 37 on Thursday, Kenténha/October 6, 2022.

The selection committee is proud to announce that Mohawk artist Brue Boots pro vided the winning logo design, which earned him a monetary prize of $1,000 (U.S.). Judge Lois Terrance, the longest serving judge of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court

expressed that, “the logo is very clean and professional and beautiful in appearance.” The winning design includes the scales of jus tice to represent the fairness provided to all court cases. There are two sides to every story and each side of the case must be heard.

The new logo will be used on the Tribal Court’s website, social media platforms, busi ness cards, letterhead, posters, advertise ments, and for other purposes to represent the tribe’s judicial system.

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Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court Chief Judge Carrie Garrow was joined by Akwesasne artist Bruce Boots in unveiling the winning design for the Tribal Court’s new logo during an event held on Thursday, Kenténha/October 6, 2022. Submitted photo.

Two contend for South Stormont mayor’s chair

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LONG SAULT – As the August 19 nomina tion deadline neared, it looked like incumbent South Stormont Mayor Bryan McGillis was going to remain unchallenged for another term at the top spot. Two days before the close of nominations, that changed when cur rent Deputy Mayor David Smith refiled his nomination papers to challenge McGillis for mayor.

The Leader interviewed both candidates as the municipal campaign reaches its official mid-point.

Bryan McGillis – If re-elected this will be his fourth term on council, his third as mayor. He said he was surprised with the last-minute nomination change for the mayor’s position.

“That’s politics. What really took me by sur prise with the change was he signed my nom ination papers,” McGillis said of Smith refil ing. “That’s the way it goes.”

He said that there are still things he wants to accomplish on council.

“Because of the challenging term with the pandemic there is a lot of things I wanted to do this term that took longer,” McGillis explained.

He said that among the biggest issues facing South Stormont is the Ingleside Wastewater Plant, which is at capacity.

“That will hold us back if we can’t get that expanded.”

South Stormont is seeing large-scale growth and leads the six municipalities in SDG Counties in residential and industrial

“We’re going to create 1,500 to 2,000 new jobs with the logistics centre as it moves to fruition, we need to keep moving forward,” he said.

Low water levels on Lake St. Lawrence is another large issue that he is working on.

“We have to keep the pressure on the International Joint Commission to see that there are safety and use issues with the low water levels,” McGillis explained. “There are environmental impacts. The damage to the shoreline in South Stormont and to aquatic life is a lot.”

Among his priorities is continuing to address the doctor and nurse practitioner shortage in the region. McGillis served on the joint South Stormont/South Dundas Doctor Recruitment Committee.

“We were able to recruit two doctors but we still have a lot of work to do to attract more to the area,” he said.

Continuing to lobby for safety improve ments to Highway 138 is also an important issue for McGillis.

“We’ve advocated for upgrades like pass ing lanes,” he said. “There will be a round about at Headline Road, but we’re not on the [Ministry of Transportation’s] five year plan for passing lanes. But the squeaky wheel gets the grease so we need to keep pushing for this.”

He said increased enforcement is also needed to deal with unsafe driving on the road.

“Things are moving along well and the township is in a good financial standing,”

McGillis said. “I’ve dedicated my time to the municipality and I want to continue to do that. We have a lot of irons in the fire and I want to see things through.”

David Smith – Running for his third con secutive council term, South Stormont’s cur rent deputy mayor was first elected in 2014 as a councillor.

“This will be my last chance to climb up the ladder,” he explained. “I started eight years ago as a councillor, then four years ago I ran for deputy mayor.”

He said running for mayor means Smith have more ability to help others, but that is not his sole motivation for seeking the may or’s chair.

“Recently I started getting upset with the fact that we’re not moving forward as fast as we need to be,” he explained. “With all the municipalities reaching out to upper levels of government for grants and help for infra structure – we’ve been asking for this help for years with the same approach – it’s not get ting us anywhere.”

Smith said that a new approach or thinking is needed to address some of the issues in the municipality – especially infrastructure.

“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again expecting a different outcome. That’s what we’ve been doing.”

Smith said he believed he has a “more dip lomatic” approach partnering with govern ment, either in funding or land use.

He said while South Stormont is progress ing in expanding use of its waterfront which is owned by the St. Lawrence Parks Commission,

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but more work needs to be done.

“We keep handing them the same things, and it’s not moving the ball forward.”

Smith explained that taking an incremental approach to expanding the Ingleside Wastewater Treatment Plant, instead of replacing it.

“If we’re going to wait until we get $45 mil lion to get a new plant, then we’re going to have too much capacity for the growth we’re going to get. Why not look at adding on to it?”

Smith identified communication between staff, council, the current mayor, and the pub lic is “poor” which he wants to improve on.

To attract new doctors, Smith explained he supported offering a five-year financial incen tive to draw in young doctors to the community.

“If we offer them say $50,000 per year for five years to attract a doctor and after that time they don’t want to stay, that’s on us,” he said. “We have to do more to have things in the community for the families to stay.”

Taking an incremental approach is Smith’s plan for handling most issues that are top of mind for South Stormont residents.

“I think I can get more things done if I am mayor, and I want to see things move forward in steps. We can’t just start things and put them on the wood pile unfinished.”

Next week, The Leader profiles South Stormont’s Deputy Mayor and Councillor candidates.

This article was originally written for The Morrisburg Leader.

The Enbridge Gas Home Winterproofing Program provides free energyefficient upgrades, including wall, basement and attic insulation, draft proofing and a smart thermostat, to help income-qualified customers save on home heating and cooling.

Brampton homeowner Rosemary explains how she qualified for free attic insulation and draft proofing from Enbridge Gas.

Q: How did you hear about the program?

A: I watch CTV News every day and Pat Foran mentioned an Enbridge Gas Winterproofing Program. And I thought, well, that sounds like a good idea.

Q: Why did you decide to participate?

A: My house was built back in 1972, so it’s nearly fifty years old. I wanted to reduce my heating costs and I knew that the roof could use more insulation after so many years.

Q: After the free upgrades were installed, what difference did you notice?

A: I noticed that my bills are much better. I noticed a big difference in the comfort.

Q: How important is saving energy to you?

A: It’s very important because I’m a pensioner and so I budget very carefully.

Q: What would you tell others about the program?

A: I would really recommend the Enbridge Winterproofing Program. I think it’s really great. You’ve got nothing to lose. It’s free.

Q: Did you have any concerns about the program?

A: One of my friends said she’d heard about it, but she thought it was a scam. And so I told her no. I said, I’ve been in touch and they’ve done it for me.

To learn more about the program and see if you qualify, visit enbridgegas.com/winterproofing or apply by phone in minutes at 1-844-770-3148. Whether you rent or own, you may qualify.

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The ReMove Project

– a turn key solution when moving or downsizing

STORY PROVIDED BY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY CORNWALL

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce a new project from Habitat for Humanity Cornwall & The Counties – The ReMove Project – a turn key solution when moving or downsizing. Habitat Cornwall has launched this new project to meet a growing need in our community. We often receive calls from people as they are downsizing or moving as well as from executors of estates. They have household items to be moved to new locations but are unsure what to do with the rest of the ‘stuff’. In 2020, in a 10-day period, we received 3 requests for assistance in clearing out homes due to major down sizing or estate closure. At the time, we did not have the project, funding or other resources in place. However, we have since secured funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation and the City of Cornwall to pilot the ReMove Project.

Shortly after the initial launch, it was

identified that the project should be adjusted to allow for more modified and tailorable options. This led to the adapted ReMove Express; for families with shorter timelines, fewer items or in need of assistance in taking unsalvageable items to the landfill –all extremely. This has increased the potential number of families to be served.

The ReMove Project is a fee-based service. Habitat Cornwall staff and vol unteers will assist in sorting, packing, transporting, and reselling items instead of mass disposal of unwanted estate items. We will work with com munity members to divert useable items from landfills and promote prop er stewardship. Items will be able to be resold in the Cornwall ReStore, which will assist other community members in purchasing items second hand in place of purchasing new items which will only continue to add to land fill waste. The family no longer has to worry about the burden of the

ReMove Contact:

If you or someone you know is interested in more information – or wants to schedule an assessment –we invite you to contact our ReMove Project Coordinator, Sondra, via email at remove@habitatcornwall.org or via phone at 613-979-MOVE.

unwanted material. Habitat will even offer a basic clean (consisting of pass ing a vacuum and wiping counters) to ensure the home is ready for its new owners.

We will also be able to issue a tax receipt to the donor or estate for the resalable value of the donated items in the ReStore.

The project has helped build strong er relationships and forge new part nerships with other local organiza tions, thereby helping more families through their programming and user groups. When completing a ReMove Project, items which can not be sold in the ReStore are transported to other non-profit organizations; linens are taken to the OSPCA animal shelter helping families find lost pets or add new pets to their home; food is taken to a local food bank helping families facing food insecurity; clothing is donated to the local women’s shelter

helping families fleeing domestic vio lence or to the Agape Centre or Salvation army helping families when they are most vulnerable.

Benefits to families exceed project services. These families have the relief of having trusted assistance dur ing an extremely stressful and sensi tive time with support from trained and empathetic Habitat staff and volunteers.

Our mission is to provide affordable home ownership opportunities to local, working, lowincome families to help build strength, stability and self-reliance.

Humanity

About Habitat for Humanity Cornwall & The Counties

STORY PROVIDED BY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY CORNWALL

Habitat for Humanity Cornwall & The Counties has been operating in our community since 1998. Together with community partners, we build safe, affordable home for local, low-income, working families. To date, we have proudly built 16 homes meaning 43

The affordability of a Habitat for Humanity home isn’t the house itself; it’s the mortgage model!

children have a safe roof over their heads. We are also currently complet ing our 17th home build in South Dundas on a building lot generously donated by the Municipality of South Dundas.

Once homes are completed, they are appraised and sold to local families at fair market value. Habitat Cornwall holds the mortgages and amortizes it over 20 years.

Two major barriers to homeowner ship are the down payment and obvious monthly mortgage payments – and that’s exactly where Habitat’s across Canada help. We offer our partner families an interest-free mortgage

which never exceeds 30% of the total household income. Instead of a finan cial down payment, partner families dedicate 500 of volunteer service.

Partner Family mortgage payments are deposited into a specific account which is only used to build more local homes.

We also fundraise within our com munity and operate our best fundraiser – the Cornwall ReStore. Nationally, the Habitat for Humanity ReStores have been operating for 30 years.

Through donations of furniture, appli ances, building supplies and more, The ReStore assists with waste diversion from our already taxed landfill system.

Partnership with Habitat Cornwall doesn’t end when the house is complete. Our Partner

Families’ willingness to partner is for the life of their affordable mortgage.

This also provides an economical shopping option and a great resource for thrift shoppers and treasure hunters.

ANNUAL HARVEST SUPPER IN MARTINTOWN. Rev. Ian MacMillan and the congregation of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Martintown invite you to their Annual Harvest Supper, by advanced ticket sales, at 4866 County Rd 20 (Apple Hill Rd) on Saturday, October 22, 2022. Tickets are on sale now for 3 sittings, 50 seats each at 4 pm, 5 pm and 6 pm. Price is $15.00 for Adults and $6.00 for Children 6 – 12 years. (5 and under are free). Your deli cious supper includes tender oven baked ham, seasoned meatballs, homemade scalloped & mashed potatoes, salads, rolls, tea, coffee PLUS the best home made pies in South Glengarry! Contact Sharon MacGregor soon at 613-3473250 to book your tickets as this supper sells out fast.

CORNWALL NEWCOMERS CLUB wel comes women who have moved in the last 4 years to Cornwall and the SD&G Counties. Info: Louise 613-932-7557.

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

CORNWALL COMFORT QUILTS are handmade for and given to Cancer patients. If you or someone you know is in need of a quilt, contact: Nicole 613 935-5593, Janice 613 936-1951. Email: Mcintyren58@hotmail.com.

SPAGHETTI FUNDRAISER: will be held on the last Friday of the month October 28th at Knights of Columbus, 205 Amelia St. (downstairs) from 11:30am-1 pm and 4-6:30 pm.

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR BOOKS AND ITEMS of a religious nature, the “Catholic Information Centre” is at your service from Monday to Friday 10am-4pm at 146B, Chevrier Ave, room 124 (former Nativity School). (613) 933-5099

MULTIPLE MYELOMA SUPPORT: If you or someone you know has been diag nosed with Myeloma and would like to connect with others, join us on Facebook, and email at cornwallareasupport@myel oma.ca. We plan to hold virtual support meetings every second month.

ST. LAWRENCE SENIORS AT ANAF –Bingo on Mondays & Thursday at 12 Noon. Doors open at 10am. Next Euchre on Wed., Nov. 2. Please call on Monday to reserve your spot.

WEDNESDAY LUNCHES: by the mem bers of the Knights of Columbus “Seniors & Friends”, 205 Amelia St. (downstairs) Wednesdays from 11:30am-1pm.

CORNWALL LEGION BRANCH 297 SENIORS OVER 60 CLUB Bid Euchre will be held in the Glen Lounge. The dates for October are as follows: Thurs., Oct. 13 and 27 in the main hall. Starting time 1 pm

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, 205 Amelia St. (downstairs). Wings & Things every Thursday from 4:30 – 8 pm. Take-out available.

SEAWAY SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB , 506 Pitt St is now open for all activities. Full vaccination required. For a full list of activities or to register call: (613) 932-4969.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Fish and Chips. Every Friday from 4:30-6:30. Take out or eat in. Order in advance 613-933-2362.

CORNWALL TOWNSHIP LIONS CLUB Bonville. Breakfast every Sunday 8-noon. Contact Roly for info: 613-932-9396.

SEAWAY WINDS CONCERT BAND invites musicians who play an instru ment at an intermediate level to join us. Rehearsals every Wednesday, 6:45pm to 8:45pm at The Salvation Army Community Church, 500 York Street. Info: Barb Hunter at 613-534-2111.

Bingo at the CCÉC ! Come play every Monday at 6:00pm. Doors open at 4:00pm. NO RESERVATION. Meet us at CCÉC 146b avenue Chevrier, Cornwall.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION LADIES AUXILIARY Executive meeting on Wed., Nov 2. at the Legion on Second St. Executive at 6:30 pm and General at 7 pm. Meetings are first Wednesday of the month.

SALEM UNITED CHURCH FALL FAIR, 19041 County Rd 2 Summerstown on Sat. Oct. 22, 10 am-2 pm. Home Baking (including frozen fruit and meat pies), Plants, Attic Treasures, Preserves, and Local Vendors. Lunch, featuring Lancaster perch roll, chili, hotdogs desserts, and refreshments. Free admission. Info: Barb at 613-360-8079

THE FRIENDLY CIRCLE SENIORS CLUB is holding their 2nd Annual Health and Wellness 50+ Fair at the South Stormont Town Hall, 2 Mille Roches Road, Long Sault on Friday October 29 from 10am until 2pm – admission is free.

MONKLAND & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTER Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser, Oct 23 from 3-7 pm at 17337 County Road 43, Monkland. Dine in or Take out. Donations of non-perishable food accepted for Community Food Share. Info: monklandreccenter@gmail.com or call 613-209-9170.

MONKLAND & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTER Halloween party on Oct. 28th .Free for kids from 6-9 pm. Haunted house, candy, pin the tail on the werewolf. Adult dance party from 9:30pm-1 am. Costume contest. Info or tickets: monklandreccenter@gmail.com or 613-209-9170

THE ALZHEIMER SOCIETY Help for Hope Lottery gives you a chance to win $5,000! Draw date is November 19, 2022! Call (613) 932-4914 to buy your tickets today!

BEREAVED FAMILIES of ONTARIOSOUTH EASTERN REGION - Need help with the loss of a loved one? Open Support and Share Adult group sessions held monthly every 3rd Thursday at the Starbrite center located at 343 Pitt St. Register at https://bfoser.ca/supportand-share/ or email bfo.enquiries@bfos er.ca or call 613-936-7470.

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ALL CANDIDATES MEETING, for South Glengarry Township Municipal and School Trustee positions on Oct. 14 at 7 pm (doors open 6:30 pm) at Char-Lan Recreation Centre, 19740 John St, Williamstown. Organized by the Lancaster Optimist Club and the Martintown and District Goodtimers.

SEAWAY COMMUNITY EVENTS

SQUARE DANCE LESSONS. Every Friday nights (except holidays) from 7-9 pm at Knox-St. Paul’s United Church, 800 12th St. East. Teens 12-18 accom panied by an adult dance fore free. Info: Linda 613-360-5216 or 613-936-2563.

SEAWAY STRINGS is a group of fid dlers who meet every Wednesday after noon from 1 - 3 pm at the Seaway Senior Citizens Club at 506 Pitt St. Newcomers are welcome to join us in playing Celtic, Old Time and various styles of fiddle tunes. Info: Rick 613 932 2872.

CORNWALL TOWNSHIP LIONS CLUB

– Let’s Play Euchre on October 19 at 7 pm. Info: Roly 613-932-9396 or Helen 613-931-3076.

HIGHLAND QUILTER GUILD is holding a Quilt Show on Fri. Nov. 4 & Sat. Nov 5, 10-4pm at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church - 21 Main St., Maxville. Vendors, tea, quilt demonstrations & quilt talk. Admission is $5. For info call Cheryl 613-534-2342.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION LADIES AUXILIARY Annual Fall Tea Luncheon on Wed., Oct 26th from 11am – 1 pm. Soup, sandwiches, bake & book table, basket draws.

HALLOWEEN TRUNK OR TREAT on Mon. Oct 31 starting at 4:30 pm at Lamoureux Park. Free family friendly walk-through event sponsored by the Optimist Club of Cornwall.

MEMBERS OF THE CORNWALL LEGION BRANCH 297 SENIORS OVER 60 CLUB - The next monthly activity for the month of October is “Fun Day” with the visit from the Brockville Legion. Signed in members ONLY report by 11 am for the greeting of our guests on Thurs., Oct. 20 for lunch and registered games.

FALL MOOD WALKS. Join Seaway Valley Community Health Centre and CMHA as they partner to offer themed Mood Walks in October 18, 25 at 8:30am Lamoureux Park. Meet at the stairs. Register: 1-888-936-0306 ext 229 (English Program)

Marche d’automne- Morale en marche. Regoignez- nous pour marches thematiques le 14, 21 et 28 octobre. Profiter de strategie de bien etre pour la sante mentale. Contactez 613-9373132 poste 234 (French Program)

ST PETER’S CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE ROSARY RALLY taking place at St Peter’s grotto on Oct. 15th at 12 noon...bring your rosary and a chair as we pray to our lady to help us make a difference in the world.

INGLESIDE LONG SAULT LOST VILLAGES LION’S CLUB is having their annual pumpkin hunt on Oct. 30 from 11am to 3pm at 2 Milles Roches Rd, Long Sault at the South Stormont com munity Hall. We will be serving lunch.

TRINITY FALL MARKET at Trinity Church Hall on Sat. Nov 5th from 10am-2pm. Come to buy or rent a table. Crafts, jewellery, Christmas décor, books, plants and so much more. Bake table with coffee or tea. Info: Keith 613-9333991 ext 25.

ENCORE EDUCATION CENTRE day time sessions for adults 50+. No exams or grades. New courses and workshops starting weekly through October and November. Info: www.encorecornwall. com or call 613-937-1525.

ROAST BEEF DINNER - Sat Oct 15th at 7 pm at North Stormont Place in Avonmore, Dinner followed by Speaker: Fahd Alhattab- speaking on Community Development Social Innovation and Leadership. Hosted by Roxborough Agricultural Society and Stormont County 4-H. Tickets available on-line at www. avonmorefair.ca or 613-363-1458.

NEED TO BUILD CONFIDENCE? Want to set goals for the future? Tri-County Literacy is offering a FREE 4-week train ing titled “Choices” starting Monday, November 7, 2022. Classes run Monday to Thursday, 1-3:30. Discover your potential. Register by calling 613-932-7161.

50CC HOSTING MONTHLY EUCHRE in Ingleside at St. Matthews Presbyterian Church on Sat., Oct. 22 at noon. Bigger Cash Prizes. Info: Jack 613-537-2295.

ST. FRANCIS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

COUNCIL 11531 Community Roast Beef Dinner is returning on Thurs., Oct 13 in the St. Francis de Sales Parish Hall (434 Second St. W.) from 4:30 - to 6:00 PM. Complete dinner including coleslaw, roll, roast beef entre, dessert and beverage. All are welcome. Fully accessible hall with elevator service provided.

SEAWAY INTERNATIONAL STAMP

CLUB will be meeting Oct. 18th between 6:30 & 8:30 pm at the Cornwall Public Library. Learn about stamp collecting. Trade, sell or buy. Info: Mark 613-932-0924.

Make sure you get your photo this election day. Submitted photo.

HOROSCOPE

ARIES: You’ll buy yourself new clothes and accessories to boost your self-esteem and reflect your new position at work. Self-confidence is the secret to your success.

TAURUS: You’ll feel the need to clean your home from top to bottom. Cleaning your living space and getting rid of unnecessary belongings will help you clear your mind.

GEMINI: Travel and communication will be complicated or confusing. After leaving several messages, you’ll still have to wait for someone to call you back. You may find yourself going in circles when driving this week.

CANCER: You’ll have to work a few extra hours this week. Your loved ones may not like that you’re always at work, but the bonus on your next paycheck will help you pay off a debt.

LEO: You may be confused about starting a new job or

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CORNWALL COMMUNITY MUSEUM MUSÉE COMMUNAUTAIRE DE CORNWALL

Named After the Big Bishop

were conducted outdoors and not every area of the school was accessible right away.

Over time, the school expanded into the south portion of the adjacent St. Columban’s East School. St. Columban’s East School was built as St. Columban’s Boys’ School in 1947/48, opening in February of 1949 with students transferred from the Third Street West Gonzaga (Catholic Boys’ High School turned elementary school) as well as from the Centre Ward Separate School.

Named after Alexander Macdonell, the first Bishop of the then new Roman Catholic diocese of Kingston, back in the late 1960s to mid-1970s, Bishop Macdonell School located at 300 Adolphus Street (n.w. corner of Adolphus and Third Street East) was a senior school, housing just 7th and 8th graders, unlike today. It was created as a potential model geared to transitioning youth from elementary to a more mature high school style model. The concept was abandoned a short time later.

houses and the former Daisy Dairy along Third Street East were purchased and demolished to create space for the school and its yard. Construction began in 1966, with the official opening taking place on May 30 of 1968. In the early years, assemblies

When the former St. Columban’s East School next door (then operating as a day care facility) was demolished, ‘Bishop’ took over the cleared property to accommodate better parking facilities, etc.

Author: Don Smith for the SD&G Historical Society

Photo attribution: Marcel Quenneville (1967 photo), Robert Lefebvre (demolition photo)

WEEK OF OCT. 16 - 22, 2022

major project. Be patient; you’ll gradually get into a groove.

VIRGO: After putting in long hours at work, a little rest is in order. It’s important to put yourself first. You’ll go on an outing or short trip alone, with friends or your significant other. This time away will make your feel rejuvenated.

LIBRA: You’ll suddenly be very popular. If you let yourself be guided by your intuition, you’ll be extremely creative. You may make a stunning piece of art.

SCORPIO: You won’t have much free time this week. Even if you manage your time well, you may be left waiting on someone. You’ll have to do your best and be patient with them.

SAGITTARIUS: As the weather cools down, you’ll start dreaming of a warm holiday. You must work hard to afford

a getaway. You’ll find that each deal is more enticing than the last.

CAPRICORN: If you’re an artist, you could finally make a living from your art. After making some big changes, your life will head in a new direction. In your love life, an im portant decision like a marriage proposal will strengthen your relationship.

AQUARIUS: You must maintain an active social life to build good relationships with your friends. You may con sider moving, if only for a change of scenery and more space.

PISCES: You’ll have to spend more time than expected on a particular project. However, your perseverance will fill you with pride. You’ll feel a deep sense of accomplish ment by finishing the tasks you’ve been putting off.

DAVID

MAYOR

SOUTH STORMONT

PROVEN COMMUNITY LEADER TOGETHER WE CAN PROSPER

60 Local Kids Took Flight

KRYSTINE THERRIAULT ktherriault@seawaynews.media

On Saturday, October 1, 2022, approximate ly 60 local children and their families were invited by the Cornwall Flying Club/COPA flt 59 to participate in COPA’s Discover Aviation Program. With the help of volunteers and four experienced pilots who donated their time and aircrafts, many kids got to experience what it’s like to fly in a small plane.

COPA is Canada’s largest aviation associ ation, with 200 chapters across Canada. Each chapter hosts their own Discover Aviation events where pilots introduce neigh bors, friends, and pilots-in-the-making to the adventures of aviation. The great thing about COPA is that they don’t just invite you to fly for the day – they help you become a pilot too.

“The intent is that we fly them, and we get them to think about flying in the future. Because we’re not going to be around to fly them all the time. We need pilots, so that’s why we do this; it’s our contribution to aviation in town,” explained Cornwall Flying Club

President, Earle DePasse.

Discover Aviation days are held twice a year locally, in the Fall and Spring, at the Cornwall Regional Airport in Summerstown. October’s event was the first in three years due to Covid.

When asked about advice for prospective pilots, one Flying Club volunteer said just do it.

“It seems like a lot to get into, but it’s not as difficult as it used to be because most kids have access to a computer. If they can get ahold of a flight simulator, they can figure out what it’s all about. Air cadets is as excel lent opportunity because they’ll pay for your license and all you have to do is put in the time and effort.”

As part of COPA’s programming, individuals who are interested in pursuing their private pilot’s license can get a free 1-year member ship that includes online ground school and 90 days access to a flight simulator app called Infinite Flight Pro that lets you fly any where in the world.

Q. Are you in favour of more Senior affordable housing in South Stormont?

A. Absolutely. I sat on the C.A.H.C. housing board during this term. I’ve seen the need of Senior affordable housing first hand. We have an excellent example of what could be. Dickinson Apts. in Ingleside is a good example. There is a long waiting list that needs to be shortened.

Q. You mentioned a need to replace of renovate the fire stations in South Stormont. What is the problems facing the Township?

A. The infrastructure is deteriorating or aging quickly. These vital pieces of our community should be looked after on a regular basis. We must act now. Our equipment is in good shape but our buildings are way outdated. In Long Sault, the station needs to be relocated. The station should be on a main artery. A good training area would be an asset also.

Q. The wastewater treatment plant seems to be a hot topic around South Stormont election. What’s your comment on that?

A. The wastewater treatment plant in Ingleside has been a hot topic long before this years election. This should have been resolved already. We need money to build. We’re not getting any closer to getting some from the province or the Feds so we have to shift gears. I have a different approach in place that can possibly get us moving but a different voice around the table with provincial ministers will also help in negotiations.

Q. The Waterfront development has become a major concern of interest and seems to be on all candidates agenda. What’s your take on this topic?

A. Recreation has always been on my radar. Slowly developing the waterfront hinges on a procurement agreement with SLPC. Until then, our hands are tied. However, being optimistic, the development will bring in a lot of tourists. New money coming into our municipality will not only be a shot in the arm to our commercial sector, but it will also help to offset costs that we will need to improve and enhance this project and other recreational expenses. The IJC needs to be continually reminded that we count on water levels to maintain waterfront for our residents and water levels for our recreational users.

Q. Rosedale Terrace residents have three main concerns. Can you speak of the speeding, road conditions, and a dog park?

A. That seems to be the general consensus. Speeding is the No. #1 complaint throughout the Township. In the case of Rosedale Terrace, it must be locals for the most part. Enforcement is the easy and most logical answer. Hit their pocket books and feel the embarrassment from their neighbours. Better road maintenance for some streets is a must. There are many dog owners walking their dogs on the streets, which is a good reason to slow traffic. A dog park at McLennon Park should be considered.

Q. Is there an area of concern in South Stormont that seems to be forgotten?

A. Yes, that would be all areas North of the 401. The road conditions are the poorest in the Township. Farmers have to use these roads to transport their crops and the wagons are bouncing around and losing valuable crops. This has also caused some broken axels and equipment.

Newington residents have the oldest and most outdated recreation facility in all the Township. Where we are building playground structures and pavilions in all corners of the municipality, Newington gets a coat of paint. Maybe!

All of these issues can be fixed but are sitting on the back burner. I am a man of action and can get started on these right away. My lines of communication will always be open.

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most recent job postings from Cornwall employers

Immigrants: transfer your skills to boost your career

If you’ve recently immigrated to Canada, you may not be able to practice the trade you did in your home country immediately. This is especially true for certain industries and positions with specific requirements. However, you can work on transferring your skills to launch a new career without starting from scratch.

LIST YOUR TRANSFERABLE SKILLS Analyze your past experiences and make a list of your skills and education. If a job posting catches your eye, read it carefully and determine how your experience matches what the company is looking for. Use this information to build a convincing application.

GET YOUR CREDENTIAL RECOGNIZED It’s good

to get an educational credential assessment (ECA) when coming to Canada. Choose a designated organization to assess your education and provide a report that tells you what your foreign degree, diploma or certificate is equal to in Canada. This’ll allow you to apply for jobs with specific education or skill requirements.

GO BACK TO SCHOOL TEMPORARILY Depending on what you want to do, you can register for a higher education course related to your field. You may also be able to obtain missing credits for a diploma in Canada or write an equivalency exam to validate your professional licence.

How to make your mark when you start a new job

If you recently landed a new job, congratulations! Now, you’ll need to show your employer why they made the right choice. Here’s how to make a good impression.

PREPARE A GAME PLAN Talk to your boss or immediate supervisor to determine how quickly you should be advancing in the first few weeks. This will prevent you from being blindsided and demonstrate your willingness to learn. Moreover, periodically keep your superiors updated on your

progress.

CONVERSE WITH YOUR COLLEAGUES Take advantage of opportunities to talk with other employees. This will help you get to know them. Whether it’s during lunch, on break or in the hallway, short conversations can build relationships and help you understand the company’s unwritten rules.

BE A TEAM PLAYER Show your colleagues that you’re useful and want to be an integral part of the

team by offering to help whenever possible. Moreover, familiarize yourself with the current work and communication methods and accept invitations to corporate events.

Your first few weeks at a new job are important. Be punctual, don’t be afraid to ask questions and demonstrate your strong work ethic. For more information plus additional web job postings visit Choosecornwall.ca or call 613-933-0074

On line and in Seaway News Postings Daily

MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST

The St. Lawrence Medical Clinic is seeking a Medical Receptionist. A team member who is energetic, has excellent communication and organizational skills and who enjoys a fast-paced environment.

Interested candidates should forward their cover letter and resume to officemanager@slmc-med.ca no later than noon Thursday October 20, 2022. We thank everyone for their interest in joining our team; only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Are you unsure where to start? Meet with a career counsellor or recruiter to discuss your situation. For more information plus additional web job postings visit Choosecornwall.ca or call 613-933-0074

Employment Opportunities

Temporary Equipment Operator/ Truck Driver/Labourer (Winter Maintenance)

The Temporary Equipment/Truck Driver/Labourer (Winter Maintenance) assists the department with snow/ice removal, maintenance to roads and adjacent public property for the safety and convenience of the public. This position requires being on standby to respond to winter weather situations and must be available to work overtime.

Hourly wage: $26.03 and the standby rate is $40.80 per day

Visit our website at www.southstormont.ca/careers to view the complete job description and apply online.

Deadline: Friday, October 14, 2022 at 4:00pm.

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350 GLOUCESTER STREET NORTH Being sold for land value. Are you looking for a building lot in the center of town? This center town property has potential to be rebuilt or can be taken down to build the house you want. Property has municipal services and a fenced yard. $149,900 MLS®1314538

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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Joan Masterman (née Laplante) at the age of 91 on Wednesday October 5, 2022 at Glen Stor Dun Lodge. Beloved wife of the late Roy Masterman. Loving mother of Michael Masterman (Heather) of Cornwall. Cherished grandmother of Ryan Masterman (Jenni) and Kyle Masterman (Lauren). Proud great Grandmother of Austin, Brody, Ella, Cooper and Harper. Joan will be sadly missed by her sisters Carol Delage (late Bernard) and Bonnie Lefebvre (Aurele). Predeceased by her parents Ed and Thoie Laplante (née Gilligan), and her brother Garnet Laplante (late Rita). Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home, 822 Pitt Street, Cornwall, ON (613) 938-3888. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Peters Catholic Church, Cornwall on Friday, October 14, 2022 at 11 am. As expressions of sympathy Memorial Donations to the Alzheimer Society of Canada would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be made online at www.wilsonfuneralhome.ca

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Cornwall Police Service and Eastern Ontario Health Unit Warn about Increase in Drug-Related Overdoses in Cornwall and Area

The Cornwall Police Service (CPS) and the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) are warn ing residents about an increase in drug-relat ed overdoses in and around the City of Cornwall. Many of the overdoses seem linked to opioids like “purple heroin” or “purple,” a substance that contains a dangerous mix of fentanyl, benzodiazepines and other substan ces. We are also receiving reports of various other substances which come in a variety of colours, beyond purple.

“Stronger opioids are more likely to cause overdose, and we are seeing an alarming rise in overdose events in our region,” shares Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, Medical Officer of Health at the EOHU. “Safety precautions such as nalox one kits can be lifesaving in these situations, but it’s also important to call 911 even before administering it, as naloxone is not effective in overdoses from benzodiazepines. If you or someone you know is using street drugs, I implore you to take advantage of the free naloxone kits and training in our area. They may very well save a life.”

“The prevalence of opioids and concerning rise in overdoses in our community has

greatly impacted vulnerable residents and their loved ones,” said Inspector of Field Operations, Chad Maxwell of the CPS. “Our officers continue to be called to perform life-saving measures in these situations, indi cating to us the need to urge the public to perform the necessary prevention steps to avoid an overdose. While police would like to warn the public to avoid the use of unknown illicit drugs altogether, it is critical that emer gency services are contacted in the event of an overdose to help prevent unnecessary deaths.”

To learn more about naloxone overdose prevention kits and where you can find them, visit the Fentanyl page of the EOHU’s website at www.EOHU.ca, or visit www.ontario.ca/ naloxone

As part of its public health mandate, the EOHU monitors the local situation regarding opioids and other drugs in the region in col laboration with a number of community part ners. The EOHU thanks its community part ners, such as CPS, for their actions and efforts in working to keep residents and com munity members safe.

Three “Every Child Matters” Benches Unveiled at Orange Shirt Day in Lamoureux Park

KRYSTINE THERRIAULT

On Friday, September 30th, members of our community and Akwesasne gathered at Lamoureux Park to recognize Orange Shirt Day and the 2nd annual National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.

MPP Nolan Quinn also took the stage to say a few words, along with Senator Bernadette Clement, who shared that the plaque on her door on Parliament Hill will not only have French and English on it but will also be the first to include Mohawk.

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The event was co-organized by The Akwesasne Representative & Advocacy Program, Akwesasne Child & Family Services, the Children’s Aid Society of the United Counties of Stormont Dundas & Glengarry, and the City of Cornwall.

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Several speakers took the stage to share the history behind Orange Shirt Day and the traumas that residential schools caused indigenous children and their families –traumas that many are still grappling with to this day.

“You’ve heard some stories about chil dren going off to school and just thinking for a moment, that that child was placed in an institution that was supposed to be better for them and they never returned.

September 30th is about those children, but it’s also about those who did return, who are now elders in our community,” said Grand Chief Abram Benedict.

Mayor Glen Grant, MP Eric Duncan, and

Three orange “Every Child Matters” benches donated by the Akwesasne Representative & Advocacy Program were unveiled and installed at Lamoureux Park. One bench is near children’s play structure and the other two are closer to the Civic Complex. The benches feature QR codes that direct people to information about the significance of “Every Child Matters”.

After the benches were presented, every one shared a meal of traditional Haudenosaunee corn soup, fried bread, and strawberry drink.

Akwesasne Ratirennenhawi later per formed Haudenosaunee social singing as many in the community joined hands and danced together.

Some ways we can continue the conver sation and act in reconciliation include donating to indigenous organizations and supporting indigenous businesses, as well as learning more about residential schools and Canada’s colonial history.

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Free Training: Choices

Need to build confidence? Want to set goals for the future? Tri-County Literacy Council is offering a new 4-week training titled “Choices” starting on Monday, November 7, 2022. In this program, students will focus on the essential skills needed to succeed at work and at home. Topics include:

• Attitude/Motivation

• Budgeting

• Oral communication

• Assertiveness

• Goal setting

• Career exploration.

• Guest Speakers

The curriculum was developed by Tri-County

NEWS FROM THE SQUARE

Did you know that the GIANT PUMPKIN has landed at Cornwall Square? Landed is not the exact word to be used since the GIANT PUMPKIN got tangled up and is hanging above the mall on the upper level under the skylight. A custom creation by Balloon Babes especially for the Square, two smaller pumpkins decided to join in the fun. What a great photo op. as a keep sake. Only around for the next 18 days, the GIANT PUMPKIN will ultimately end up in a mega pumpkin balloon pie.

Did you know that Urban Wear will move in this week and start to merchandise their store for an anticipated week of November 1st store opening. We welcome Kara and T.J. to Cornwall Square.

Did you know that The Ghost Walk for Charity 2022 kicks off tomorrow evening October 13th from 5:00pm until 9:00pm followed by the same hours on Friday October 14th and Saturday October 15th of this week and the same hours for next Thursday October 20th, Friday October 21st and Saturday October 22nd. The Ghost

Check Your Fluids Before Winter

Tim Houle Auto Talk

The fluids in your car help ensure that its various components can operate at their peak. Before winter arrives, it’s essential to ensure

MOTOR OIL: Motor oil lubricates and cleans the engine, thereby reducing friction between its moving parts. Wait about 15 minutes after turning your car off to check the oil level. When refilling the oil, gradually add small quantities until the maximum level has been reached.

BRAKE FLUID: When the brake fluid is running low, the brake warning light on your dashboard should light up. The brake fluid reservoir is located at the rear of the engine compartment on the driver’s side.

TRANSMISSION FLUID: Transmission fluid lubricates moving parts, facilitates gear shifts and cools the transmission. To check how much of this fluid your car has, start the engine and inspect

Literacy Council. The training is suit able for various learners, includ ing those plan ning to enter the school environment after a prolonged absence and people changing careers. Strengthen your Essential Skills of working with others and oral communication. Classes will run Monday to Thursday from 1 to 3:30 p.m., starting Monday, November 7, 2022. To register call Tri-County Literacy Council at 613-932-7161.

Walk for Charity 2022 will close out its per formance here at Cornwall Square the fol lowing week on Thursday October 28th, Friday October 29th and the final day on October 30th from 5:00pm until 10:00pm.

Come and have fun while getting a good scare and helping charities in your community.

Just a reminder, this coming weekend the Cornwall ROAD WARRIORS Car Club will pay a return visit to Cornwall Square. Come and see the cars and talk to the owners. As in the case of the previous car show in June of this year, the club’s vehicles will occupy the common area on the main floor of the mall.

Did you know that with Halloween now a little over 2 weeks away, it means that Veterans Week at Cornwall Square will start 5 days after the GIANT PUMPKIN dis appears into a mega pie and then, lo’ and behold Santa is only a couple of weeks after that. Santa has sent us another email let ting us know that after taking part in the City of Cornwall Santa Claus Parade on Saturday November 19th , SANTA will be here in the house at Cornwall Square starting on Sunday November 20th at 11:00am.

Remember, shop indoors, shop The Square, and support your local merchants that make up Cornwall’s retail sector.

the transmission dipstick, typically located on the driver’s side of the engine compartment.

COOLANT: Coolant is responsible for heat transfer in the engine and prevents damage caused by boiling or freezing. The coolant reservoir is transparent and found near the radiator. It should never be opened while the radiator is still hot

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID LEVEL: Winter road conditions can quickly cause a mess and being able to see clearly will keep you, your passengers and other road users safe.

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Christmas Lunch For the Lonely on Christmas Day is Back!! To Volunteer call Darlene 613 9355828 and leave a message. If you want a flyer to put up let us know

Great Movie — War Room, for those going through marriage difficulties can be seen on YouTube

Please join the St. Peter’s Catholic Women’s League for our Rosary Rally that will be taking place across the country on the same day! It will take place at St Peter’s grotto on OCTOBER 15th at 12 noon...bring your rosary and a chair as we pray to our lady to help us make a difference in the world

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Did you know that you can board a Cornwall Transit bus for FREE to go vote?

able to travel to and from the four vot ing locations, for free: -Benson Centre, 800 Seventh Street West

-Cornwall SDG Paramedic Services Building, 601 Campbell Street

-Cornwall Square Shopping Centre, 1 Water Street East

-St. Felix Church Hall, 620 Glengarry Boulevard

Advance Voting Days:

October 6, 7 and 8, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. October 11, 12 and 13, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Voting Day: October 24, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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Brodie Campeau sure loved all the race cars last week on display at Lamoureux Park.

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Apple picking is always a family outing. Mandy and Madden MacDonald O’Byrne. Submitted photo.

Ski Walking Offered at Summerstown Trails

Kids, Cops and Fishing

The annual Kids, Cops and Fishing event, organized by the Cornwall Police Association (CPA), was held on Saturday, October 1st. Approximately 30 local youth were invited to come down to the St. Lawrence River and learn how to fish alongside members of the CPS and take a ride on the RCMP boat.

Participants had an opportunity to fish alongside Bob Izumi, a pro fisherman associ ated to the provincial Kids, Cops and Fishing event.

The organizers of the event would like to

send a big thank you to the following partners who helped make the event a success: - Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Canada Border Services Agency - Optimist Club of Cornwall - Cornwall Lunker Club - Fence Depot - Relic Outfitters

-Cornwall Police Services Board - Competitive Sports Fishing League and all participants of the 2022 Franny Cup who pro vided fishing-related donations.

apply to all others. The only requirement is that participants need to bring their walking poles or ski poles. Disinfected ski poles will be available for those who don’t have any. For more information and to register, visit the FOTST website at www.summerstowntrail.com.

Home Depot Donates to Inspire Community Support Services Project

On Wednesday, September 28, 2022, our local Home Depot donated supplies and vol unteered employees to do some backyard updates at Inspire Community Support Services’ respite house in Cornwall.

“We would like to thank Home Depot for installing and donating the swing set, sand box and toy box. Also, for fixing our gate,” said Ron Graham, Program Manager-Residential and Respite Developmental Services at Inspire Community Support Services, “We would like to thank Behr paint for donating

the paint, they will be back shortly to paint the shed and gate. Thank you so much to the wonderful team of Home Depot volunteers.”

Inspire Community Support Services’ res pite program provides out-of-home short-term respite to adults and children with develop mental disabilities. This gives caregivers a chance to engage in self-care, and provides clients with meaningful experiences such as recreation, socialization, and learning adapt ive daily living skills.

Sensibilisation aux maladies mentales

Mental Health Matters

Comment réagissez-vous lorsque vous apprenez que quelqu’un est atteint d’une maladie mentale? Certaines personnes ressentent de l’inquiétude, de la peur ou de la confusion. D’autres évitent même les personnes atteintes de maladies men tales. Mais ces maladies sont comme n’importe quelle autre maladie : tout le monde mérite des soins, de l’aide et des services.

Cette année, la Semaine de sensibilisa tion aux maladies mentales se déroule du 2 au 9 octobre. C’est une excellente occa sion d’en apprendre plus sur les maladies mentales, d’en parler davantage et d’es sayer de mettre fin à la stigmatisation qui y est associée.

Que sont les maladies mentales?

Les maladies mentales sont des problèmes de santé qui affectent notre image de soi, ainsi que notre façon d’avoir des rapports avec autrui et d’interagir avec le monde qui nous entoure. Elles influen cent nos pensées, nos sentiments et nos comportements. Elles peuvent perturber la vie d’une personne ou créer des défis mais, avec les services appropriés, il est possible de se rétablir et de recouvrer le bien-être.

Les différentes maladies mentales

Les professionnels et professionnelles de la santé répartissent les maladies men tales en plusieurs groupes différents, en fonction des signes ou des symptômes. En voici des groupes courants :

- Les troubles anxieux (par exemple, le trouble panique, les phobies).

- les troubles de l’humeur (par exemple, la dépression, les troubles bipolaires)

- Les troubles de l’alimentation (par exemple, l’anorexie nerveuse)

- Troubles psychotiques (par exemple, la schizophrénie)

- Troubles de la personnalité (par exemple, le trouble de la personnalité limite)

- Troubles de l’enfance (par exemple, le trouble d’hyperactivité avec déficit de l’attention)

- Démence (par exemple, l’Alzheimer)

Qu’est-ce que je peux faire?

Avoir une maladie mentale peut être très angoissant. Vous pourriez vous demander si vous redeviendrez vous-même un jour. Vous ne savez peut-être pas ce qui vous arrive, et vous pourriez craindre les réac tions d’autres personnes. Il est important de savoir que ce n’est pas de votre faute et que ce n’est pas un signe de faiblesse. Il importe de demander de l’aide dès le

début. Si vous le faites, vous vous rétab lirez plus rapidement et pourrez même réduire le risque de problèmes plus tard.

Le traitement comprend souvent quelques approches différentes, par exem ple, du counseling, des médicaments et une autogestion de la santé. Les groupes de soutien permettent à des personnes d’échanger leurs expériences. On peut essayer de nombreuses stratégies d’autothérapie.

Comment est-ce que je peux aider un proche?

Lorsqu’un proche est atteint d’une maladie mentale, vous pourriez éprouver des sentiments contradictoires. Son avenir peut vous inquiéter. Le fait de connaître le problème peut vous soulager. Vous pour riez même vous demander si vous avez fait quelque chose pour causer sa maladie. Ces sentiments, et bien d’autres, sont normaux.

Vous pouvez jouer un rôle important dans le rétablissement de votre proche. Demandez ce que vous pouvez faire pour l’aider. Le soutien affectif est important, mais n’oubliez pas l’aide pratique avec les tâches quotidiennes, au besoin. Rappelezvous de prendre soin de vous-même et de trouver du soutien également. Pour trouver des ressources dans votre communauté, communiquez avec votre filiale locale de l’ACSM (voir information ci-dessous).

Comment faire une différence dans ma communauté?

La maladie mentale touche tout le monde. Les personnes atteintes d’une maladie mentale peuvent faire face à des défis dans leur communauté. Les per sonnes aptes au travail peuvent ne pas trouver un bon emploi. Se loger peut s’ac compagner de restrictions ou être limité par un revenu insuffisant. Dans bien des cas, les difficultés découlent des attitudes injustes et de la discrimination. Vous pou vez faire une différence en défendant les droits des personnes atteintes de maladies mentales. Faites savoir aux décisionnaires et responsables des politiques que votre communauté inclut tout le monde, et appuyez les organismes qui s’efforcent de donner la parole à chacun.

BESOIN D’AIDE SUPPLÉMENTAIRE?

Pour en savoir plus sur les services d’aide et les ressources disponibles dans votre région, communiquez avec un organ isme communautaire comme l’Association canadienne pour la santé mentale (ACSM).

Les informations fournies ne remplacent pas les conseils d’un professionnel. Si vous avez besoin de conseils, veuillez con sulter un professionnel de la santé quali fié. Pour de plus amples informations ou si vous souhaitez accéder à nos services à l’ACSM, veuillez appeler le 1-800-4938271 ou consulter notre site web à l’adres se www.cmha-east.on.ca.

Une nouvelle expérience culinaire pour les patients à l’HCC

L’Hôpital communautaire de Cornwall (HCC) crée maintenant une toute nouvelle expérience culinaire qui est centrée sur les patients. Le menu Cuisine réconfortante, disponible depuis cette semaine en partenariat avec Compass One Healthcare, y offre aux patientes et aux patients des aliments réconfort afin de stimuler l’appétit, d’accroître l’apport alimentaire et de rehausser leur expérience globale pendant qu’ils sont à l’hôpital.

Le menu Cuisine réconfortante offre aux patientes et aux patients le choix de deux « spécialités quotidiennes du chef » à chaque repas ainsi qu’une section « toujours disponible ». Les gens peuvent consulter le menu, choisir leur plat et indiquer leurs choix au personnel des services alimentaires qui se rend à leur chevet avant l’heure des repas.

Les choix au menu sont entièrement préparés à partir d’ingrédients frais. D’ailleurs, la cuisine de l’hôpital a été expressément modifiée pour ce nouveau processus.

Parmi les choix au menu à l’HCC, on trouve les suivants : poulet au parmesan, poulet au beurre à l’indienne, rosbif avec sauce, soupe aux haricots noirs, quesadillas, sandwichs-dé jeuner aux oeufs et au fromage ainsi qu’un choix de viennoiseries fraîches.

De plus, l’établissement offre maintenant de

nouveaux régimes alimentaires conformes au menu Cuisine réconfortante pour divers patients ayant besoin d’aliments à la texture et à la con sistance variées, etc.

L’HCC est l’un des deux seuls hôpitaux de l’Ontario ayant mis en place le menu Cuisine réconfortante de Compass One Healthcare.

« Ce menu offre des saveurs réconfortantes et familières aux patients, de même qu’un plus grand choix et davantage de variété, a dit la présidente et directrice générale de l’HCC, Jeanette Despatie. Je suis fière de cette expéri ence culinaire centrée sur les patients qui est maintenant offerte à l’Hôpital de Cornwall, en partenariat avec Compass One Healthcare. »

« Par la cuisine réconfortante, nous voulons sans cesse rehausser la perception typique des aliments servis à l’hôpital, a dit Leta Hill, viceprésident directrice de Compass One Healthcare. Des saveurs réconfortantes et familières transportent les patientes et les patients là où ils peuvent trouver du réconfort, par exemple à la maison, à leur restaurant préféré ou attablés avec des amis. Faits d’in grédients sains et savoureux ayant de nombreux bienfaits nutritionnels, ces plats créeront une expérience repas plus réconfortante et nutritive pour les patientes et les patients de l’Hôpital de Cornwall », a-t-elle ajouté.

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Le Service de police de Cornwall (SPC) et le Bureau de santé de l’est de l’Ontario (BSEO) alertent les résidents à l’augmenta tion des surdoses liées aux drogues non seulement dans la ville de Cornwall mais aussi dans ses alentours. Bon nombre des surdoses semblent liées aux opioïdes comme « l’héroïne mauve » ou « purple », une substance qui contient un mélange danger eux de fentanyl, de benzodiazépines et d’au tres substances. On nous signale également la présence d’autres substances diverses qui sont présentées dans une variété de couleurs à plus du mauve ou du violet.

« Des opioïdes plus forts sont plus sus ceptibles de causer une surdose, et il se produit dans notre région une hausse alar mante de surdoses », fait savoir le Dr Paul Roumeliotis, Médecin hygiéniste au BSEO. « Des précautions de sécurité comme les trousses de naloxone peuvent sauver la vie dans de telles conditions, mais il est aussi important d’appeler le 911 même avant d’administrer la naloxone puisque ce produit n’est pas efficace contre les benzodi azépines. Si vous utilisez les drogues de rue ou connaissez quelqu’un qui en consomme, je vous implore de vous procurer une trousse de naloxone et la formation pour savoir l’utiliser, toutes deux gratuites dans notre région. Cela pourrait très bien sauver une vie. « La prévalence des opioïdes et la hausse inquiétante de surdoses dans notre

communauté ont fortement touché les résidents vulnérables et leurs proches », dit l’inspecteur des opérations sur le terrain, Chad Maxwell du SPC. « Nos agents sont constamment appelés à administrer les mesures pour sauver la vie dans ces situa tions. C’est pourquoi nous incitons le public à prendre les mesures de prévention néces saires pour éviter une surdose. Alors que la police incite le public d’éviter carrément l’usage de drogues illicites inconnues, il est crucial de contacter les services d’urgence advenant une surdose, pour éviter qu’un individu ne meure pour rien. »

Pour en savoir plus sur les trousses de naloxone pour la prévention de surdose et savoir où vous en procurer, visitez la page sur le fentanyl du site Web du BSEO à www. BSEO.ca ou consultez www.ontario.ca/ naloxone. Vous pouvez aussi appeler le BSEO au 613 933-1375 ou 1 800 267-7120

Dans le cadre de son mandat de santé publique, le BSEO surveille la situation locale concernant les opioïdes et les autres drogues dans la région en collaboration avec certains partenaires communautaires. Le BSEO remercie ses partenaires commun autaires tels que le SPC, de leurs actions et leurs efforts pour veiller à la sécurité des résidents et des membres de la commun auté. Pour l’histoire complète, visitez www. cornwallseawaynews.com

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