Cornwall Seaway News April 5, 2023 Edition

Easter-resurrection evidence!

Pastor Jim Drennan Pastor’s Desk

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

The apostle Paul wrote in the Bible in 1 Corinthians 15:17–21: “And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. Then those also who have died in Christ are lost. If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied. But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead!” Just as Jesus rose from the grave, all who believe in Him will be raised to new life as well.

Bible scholar, John S. Whale said, “Belief in the Resurrection is not an appendage to the Christian faith; it is the Christian faith.” Without the Resurrection, Jesus’s claim in John 14:6 “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me”– doesn’t make any sense. Several historical witnesses also show that Jesus’ earliest followers in the first and second centuries were extremely serious about their devotion to him, his teachings, and his resurrection.

For example, in Annals of Imperial Rome, written around 116 AD., the Roman senator and historian Tacitus wrote about how Emperor Nero burned Rome in 64 AD., then blamed it on, to quote, “the persons commonly called Christians, who were hated for their animosity. Christus, the founder of the name, was put to death by Pontius Pilate.”

Others, such as the Jewish historian Flavius Josephus (93 AD) wrote about Jesus and His

followers as well. Before Tacitus wrote his history, a Roman governor Pliny the Younger complained in a letter about how the early Christians he persecuted and punished would “sing hymns to Christ as to a god.” (c. 91 AD)

Dr. Paul Maier, the esteemed former professor of Ancient History at the University of Western Michigan calls this “positive evidence from a hostile source.” These and other ancient writers confirm that something huge and transformative took place in the followers of Jesus. Even the Roman rulers testified to the fact that the earliest followers of Jesus, who knew Jesus personally, did not consider Him to be just an ordinary man. Roman historian Suetonius also mentions ‘Christus’ by name. Some Jewish records of the era speak of ‘Yeshua Hannotzri’ which is Aramaic for Jesus of Nazareth.

We can never budge on the Resurrection. There’s significant evidence for the resurrection of Christ. Who rolled the stone away? We’d have a record. Who overcame the guards? Another story would have emerged just as the Pharisees would want. The ‘500 witnesses’ (1 Corinthians 15:6) would have needed to maintain a monumental lie until their deaths. And who then inspired those 11 weak disciples and transformed them? How then the world has been transformed in the past 2000 years without the resurrection of Christ.

So many willingly gave their lives for what they saw with their own eyes, rather than deny the Resurrection. What a transformation had come about in the hearts of the disciples! Now it’s our turn to experience transformed lives… He is Risen in deed!

Préserver son estime de soi à la retraite

Si la retraite présente de nombreux avantages, elle peut aussi entraîner une perte de confiance en soi. Ce changement peut être provoqué par une modification de votre statut social, une diminution de vos capacités physiques ou le sentiment de ne plus être utile à la société. Voici quatre moyens pour vous aider à retrouver votre estime de soi et à améliorer votre santé psychologique et physique.

1. Ayez une vision positive de la vieillesse. La société a tendance à donner une image négative de la vieillesse. Veillez à créer votre propre vision positive du vieillissement.

2. Essayez de nouvelles choses. Au lieu de vous plaindre de ce que vous ne pouvez plus faire, améliorez votre confiance en vous en essayant de nouvelles choses. Vous êtes encore capable de relever des défis passionnants.

3. Donnez en retour. Les recherches montrent que la participation sociale a un impact considérable sur l’estime de soi. Développer des relations avec les autres peut donner un sens à votre vie et vous permettre de vous sentir utile, reconnu et valorisé.

4. Bougez votre corps tous les jours. L’activité physique vous aide à conserver votre indépendance, ce qui favorise l’estime de soi. Ne cessez jamais d’apprendre et sortez de votre zone de confort chaque fois que c’est possible, tant que vous pouvez le faire

Mohawk Council of Akwesasne expresses sorrow for eight lives lost

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is devastated to share the update that a total of eight individuals including a toddler and infant have passed away in the waters of Akwesasne.

The eight individuals were from two families of Romanian and Indian descent, with the two children having Canadian citizenship. The tragic circumstances of their deaths remain under investigation by our police department. However, it is known that these families were attempting to enter the United States illegally from Canada.

Our hearts are with the families of these victims as we try to work through our own grief for precious lives lost in our territory. Our culture and traditions are based heavily around family and it is difficult for us all to

imagine the dreams these families had and the sadness of their deaths. This heart-wrenching event profoundly demonstrates the human qualities we all share.

“Securing our territory’s borders and ensuring Akwesasne is not exploited has been a priority heightened in recent years,” said Grand Chief Abram Benedict. “We are committed to understanding how this tragedy occurred and how we can work with our police department and partners to prevent it from ever happening again.”

We would like to extend our appreciation to our first responders, volunteers, community organizations, our Mohawk Council staff, mental health supporters, and those who have had any small part in assisting in this search or supporting those who need it.

Tribe taking safety precautions

The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, in conjunction with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Department is notifying the community of information provided regarding state-wide “swatting calls” that have occurred at both local and regional school districts. These unsolicited calls are often viewed as a form of harassment to invoke emergency response by local law enforcement under false pretenses.

The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police are taking safety precautions and have performed thorough sweeps though the schools and there does not appear to be a threat to our local schools. Community members should expect

to see an increase in police presence within the facilities. Our Tribal Police continues to monitor and are diligently communicating with school officials and other tribal programs to ensure the safety of our students within Akwesasne and affiliated school districts.

The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe puts the safety of the community first in any situations, especially our most valuable assets -- our children. All threats are taken seriously and will be investigated. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police at (518) 358-9200. Remember, if you see something, say something.

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RRCA and SNC offering 10,000 free trees to residents this Spring

PROVIDED BY RRCA

The Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) and South Nation Conservation (SNC) are once again partnering with local municipalities to distribute over 10,000 free tree seedlings to residents in their watershed jurisdictions in Eastern Ontario.

“This year marks RRCA’s 24th annual Tree Giveaway, and our fourth year joining SNC in this shared effort to enhance the region’s tree canopy,” says Lisa Van De Ligt, RRCA Communications and Stewardship Team Lead. “We always look forward to partnering with our municipalities for this opportunity to meet community members and help them spruce up their properties with native tree seedlings.”

Several native species will be available, including white pine, white spruce, white birch, yellow birch, bur oak, basswood, black walnut, mountain ash, bitternut hickory, nannyberry and smooth arrowwood.

“We couldn’t be more excited to join our member municipalities and neighbours at the RRCA to help put more trees in the ground and foster landowner environmental stewardship,” says John Mesman, SNC’s Managing Director, Property, Conservation Lands, and Community Outreach.

Residents can visit their local Conservation Authority’s websites or social media accounts to reserve their seedling bundles, while supplies last. Those successful at securing seedlings will receive an email confirmation with a pick-up date and location in their municipality in

late April or May.

The annual Tree Giveaway also helps introduce residents to their Conservation Authority’s various tree planting programs, which help improve the area’s tree cover, flood resilience, wildlife habitat, and the overall health of local watersheds. Both RRCA and SNC provide full-service planting, which may include significant subsidies through various partnerships. For smaller projects, an Over-the-Counter Tree Seedling program is also offered.

This year, RRCA is set to add 58,000 trees to the local landscape, while SNC will be planting over 200,000. Since their establishment decades ago, the two Conservation Authorities have planted millions of trees in Eastern Ontario. The RRCA is celebrating 60 years of conservation this year, while SNC marked its 75th anniversary in 2022.

For information on RRCA’s forestry programs, go to rrca.on.ca or contact (613) 938-3611 or info@rrca.on.ca. For SNC’s programs, go to nation.on.ca or contact 1-877-984-2948 or info@nation.ca.

L’Héritage student working at Queen’s Park!

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Ryan de Haan, a grade 7 student from École Secondaire Publique L’Héritage, Cornwall, has been serving as a Legislative Page at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in Toronto. During his term of duty, Ryan has been serving as a messenger on the floor of the Legislative Chamber, meeting with key parliamentary fig ures and learning about Ontario’s parliamentary system of government. Ryan’s term will be end ing April 6th, the end of this parliamentary session.

Ryan earned his spot in the program by sub mitting an application that included an essay outlining his achievements, involvements and suitability for the program. Before starting his term, Ryan had to study and learn the faces, names and locations of all the MPPs before arriving at Queen’s Park for their first day. Legislative Pages are generally selected from different ridings from across Ontario. Working as a team, the pages develop long lasting friendships and meet fellow students with similar interests as they participate in this unique educational program.

Thus far, the highlight of Ryan’s term was when the Pages were tasked with delivering the Provincial budget package on March 23rd. Ryan got assigned to deliver the budget to Premier Ford and six other MPP’s. Per tradition, the Pages goal is to deliver the budget packages as quickly as possible to all the MPP’s in the legislature. Ryan’s Page group set a new record at just over 20 seconds!

“It has been very fun meeting different MPP’s from all over Ontario” said Ryan “I have really

learned a lot about the different issues that concern their ridings”.

During a typical day in the program, Ryan has to arrive at Queen’s Park at approximately 8:00 a.m., dress in uniform and then prepare the Legislative Chamber for the morning’s debates. As the day progresses, the Ryan is involved in a number of activities including: participating in the opening procession line, delivering messages and water to MPPs in the Chamber, taking classes in legislative process and mathematics, and meeting with key legislative players such as party leaders, the Speaker of the House and our local MPP Nolan Quinn.

(L-R) Page Ryan de Haan, Mike Civil, Ontario Legislature Sergeant-at-Arms and Page Mikaeel Mahmood. Photo: QUEEN’S PARK.

GOOD FRIDAY FISH & CHIPS on Friday, April 7 from 4-7 pm at Knights of Columbus, 205 Amelia St. (downstairs).

ST. LAWRENCE SENIORS BINGO at ANAF Mondays and Thursdays. Doors open at 10am. Bingo starts at 12pm.

SPAGHETTI FUNDRAISER: on the last Friday of the month. The next fundraiser will be on April 21st at Knights of Columbus, 205 Amelia St. (downstairs) from 11:30am-1 pm and 4-6:30 pm.

communitY eventS

SEAWAY SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB, 506 Pitt St open for all activities. Info: (613) 932-4969.

CORNWALL TOWNSHIP LIONS CLUB

Let’s Play Euchre April 19th at 7 pm. Info: Roly 613-932-9396 or Gerry 613-931-3076.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BR 297

LADIES AUXILIARY exec. meeting at 6:30 pm & general meeting at 7 pm on May 3, 2023.

50+ COMMUNITY CLUB hosting a Euchre Tournament on Saturday April 15.St. Matthews Memorial Square Ingleside.Time 10-4pm. Admission $20. Pre-Registration required.Partner needed. Limited seating.Deadline April 7.Meal included Ham/Potatoes. Cash Prizes/ Door Prize/Silent Auction. To Register/ Info call Betty 613-984-1431 or Jack 613-537-2295

Bingo au CCÉC ! Venez jouer tous les lundis à 18h00. Portes ouvertes à 16h00. PAS DE RÉSERVATION. Rendezvous au CCÉC 146b avenue Chevrier, K6H 1S1, Cornwall

THE PROBUS CLUB OF CORNWALL and area has interesting guest speakers and regular outings each month for retirees and those who are semi-retired. Info: Louise at 613 932-7557.

THE SEAWAY SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB presents “Way to Grow” a two-part gardening information series with ODA certified and retired Master gardener Fred Deschamps. Tues. April 11 & 25 from 1-3 pm. Tickets on sale at the club reception desk , 506 Pitt Street or call 932-4969.

SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER sponsored by The Patrons of St. Columban Foundation at the Knights of Columbus Council 755, 205 Amelia St. Sun. April 23 from 4:00-6:30 p.m. Tickets available at St. Columban’s parish office during office hours, from Foundation members, by calling Brian Lynch at 613-933-8353 and at the Knight of Columbus

SEAWAY STRINGS is a group of fiddlers who meet at the Seaway Senior Citizens Club at 506 Pitt St. Info: Rick 613 932 2872.

First Class is Missing in Today’s Airline Travel

Nick Wolochatiuk DANCES WITH WORDS

NUTHILLTOO@GMAIL.COM

Over the last three-quarters of a century, air travellers have had a roller coaster ride.

In the early 1930s air travel was a rather unreliable, somewhat perilous adventure. Passenger-carrying aircraft didn’t deserve to be called ‘airliners’, just as the vessels of Columbus, Cook and Cartier didn’t merit the name ‘ocean liners’.

Wheels: the third airliner wheel used to be under the tail, as on the DC-3, known as the ‘tail dragger’ position. However, at the same time as the now-in-vogue four-wheeled suitcases came into being, suitcases rolled freely to the rear of the airliners. That made it necessary for most airliners to be given a ‘tricycle

undercarriage’. That’s how airliner floors became level.

Because passengers could now Sherpa double the number of suitcases, airliner size had to grow. In 1969 came the Boeing 747, often known by the moniker ‘Jumbo Jet’. Later came the gargantuan Airbus 380.

Airline travel became something for the masses, and the masses did come. Alas, so did the terrorist attacks of 9/11. Congestion on the access roads and in the terminals also came. To get to today’s sprawling airports there’s congestion on the access roads and at the drop-off ramps. The terminals are vast, the line-ups to check-in and security inspection points are roped off to create crowd-management chicanes. Security has been upped.

Inside the airliners, patience, decorum and class went out the window. Passengers vie for possession of overhead storage bins. Cabin attendants will soon have to be issued cattle

LINE UP – When I saw these pigeons on a light standard, it made me think of passenger line-ups at check-in kiosks, immigration verification and security examinations. Some aspects of air travel have taken a nose-dive in pleasure and efficiency.

prods to maintain order. Seat sizes and pad ding have shrunk in inverse proportion to passenger size. Leg room is adequate for dwarfs and children, but absolutely inadequate for basketball players.

For all but prestige class passengers, soggy sandwiches are doled out in shrink-wrapped packages similar to MREs. Cutlery is plastic.

The complimentary beverage is now a plastic bottle of water rather than champagne presented in a real glass.

For medium distance travel it may be more time-efficient and comfortable to travel by train, bus or car.

Oh for the good old days of air travel, when passengers had class!

SeawaY communitY eventS

SEAWAY TOASTMASTERS CLUB. Join us every second and fourth Tuesday, at the Cornwall Public Library, at 6:15pm. Meeting starts at 6:30 sharp. Info: Laura, 613 551 3252.

SEAWAY FIBROMYALGIA GROUP. Aqua Fitness Group @ Cornwall Aquatic Center every Tuesdays & Friday’s from 12 pm1Pm. Info: Judy 613-330-0588; Leona 613-931-2874; Denise 613-938-3615; Theresa 613-662-8713

CHARTWELL CORNWALL PRESENTS: Retirement Living-Understanding the Benefits. Wed. April 12th 1-2 pm at 801 Fourth St. East. Info: Lois at 613-662-3029

THE CENTENNIAL CHOIR OF CORNWALL Spring concert “IF MUSIC BE” at Cornwall’s Aultsville Theatre on Fri., May 12 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are avail. from any choir member, Fines Home Hardware, 1300 Vincent Massey Dr. or Melody Music, 104 Pitt St.

CORNWALL WESLEYAN CHURCH invites you to attend our Good Friday Service at 10:00 a.m. and Easter Sunday Service at 10:00 a.m. Info: 613-936-9166.

CORNWALL LEGION SENIORS 60 AND OVER CLUB Members monthly Pot Luck Luncheon, meeting and bingo will be held on Thurs. 6 April at noon. Elections will be held also for new executives for September 2023 to June 2024.

CLASSIC COUNTRY MUSIC DINNER & DANCE April 8th at the Lion’s Club in Bonville at 6 pm. Baked ham, salad & dessert. Info Marland 613-936-3625.

CORNWALL NEW HORIZONS BAND

Beginners class on Mondays; Intermediate class on Tuesdays; Band rehearsals on Thursdays : Classes are 3:30 -4:30 p.m.; band is 3:30 - 5 p.m.; all are at St. Felix de Valois church hall. - best to arrive 15 minutes earlier to set up. Info: cnhbandtra@gmail.com or 613-362-4881 or 613-931-1580.

CORNWALL NEWCOMERS CLUB welcomes women who have moved in the last 4 years to Cornwall and the SD&G Counties. Info: Henriette 613-330-9039.

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.

CORNWALL QUILTERS GUILD presents “Quilts on the Seaway” April 14th and 15th at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 28 Second St. E. Doors open 10 am to 5 pm on the 14th, 9 am to 4 pm on the 15th. Everyone welcome!

FOCUS ART ASSOCIATION SPRING ART EXHIBITION at Cornwall Square Mall April 20,21,22,23 and 27,28,29,30.

Hours: Thurs/Fri 10am-6pm; Sat. 9:30am - 5h30pm; Sun 11am-3pm. Vernissage: Apr. 20th 5pm-6pm. Over 30 local Artists.

CORNWALL ROAD WARRIORS CAR CLUB first annual Father’s Day Car Show, June 18th from 9am-3pm at 1150 Montreal Road.

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

SOCIAL DANCING the first Friday of the month (except April which will be second Friday) from 7-10 pm at the Centre Charles-Émile-Claude 146 Chevrier Ave. Dances April 14, May 5, June 2. Info: Dennis 613-618-7684.

STORMONT YACHT CLUB Adult Learn to Sail, weekend event for adults teaches theory and practical skills. June 16-18, Stormont Yacht Club, Long Sault. Info: , https://www.stormontyachtclub.ca/ events/adult-sail-training-weekend

STORMONT YACHT CLUB Youth Learn to Sail, teaches theory and practical skills. 2 sessions: July 31-Aug 4 (5 days); Aug 5-11 (4 days), Stormont Yacht Club, Long Sault, Age: 8-15. Info: stormontyachtclub.ca/sailing-for-youth/; youthsail@stormontyachtclub.ca

ROTARY CLUB OF CORNWALL PANCAKE BREAKFAST and Silent Auction, April 22 from 7am-noon at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 28 Second St. East. Donations welcome at the door.

ST. LAWRENCE INTERNATIONAL STAMP CLUB Meeting Tues. April 18 from 6:30-8:30 pm (every 3rd Tues. of month) Cornwall Public Library Board Room, 2nd floor.

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. Info: Nicole 613 935-5593, Janice 613 936-1951. Email: Mcintyren58@hotmail.com.

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR BOOKS AND ITEMS of a religious nature, visit “Catholic Information Centre” Mon.- Fri.10am-4pm at Unit 1, 812 Pitt St. 613-933-5099

MULTIPLE MYELOMA SUPPORT: If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with Myeloma and would like to connect with others, join us on Facebook, and email at cornwallareasupport@myeloma.ca.

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

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

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

SEAWAY WINDS CONCERT BAND invites musicians to join us. Rehearsals every Wednesday, 6:45pm to 8:45pm at The Salvation Army Community Church, 500 York Street. Info: Ralph Bough at 613-362-4881.

BEREAVED FAMILIES of ONTARIOSOUTH EASTERN REGION - Open Support and Share group sessions 6PM on the 1st and 3rd Thursday each month in the Starbrite center located at 343 Pitt St. Info: 613-936-7470.

THE MOCCASIN RAILROAD CLUB meets at 7 pm the first Wednesday of each month at the Centre Charles Emile Claude, 146B Chevrier Avenue. Modellers and rail enthusiasts. Info: John Kelly, 613 930-5646.

(Photo by Nick Wolochatiuk)

U13A Cornwall Typhoons celebrated at Beyond21

KRYSTINE THERRIAULT ktherriault@seawaynews.media

Beyond21 held a celebration for the U13A Cornwall Typhoons at their hub on March 23rd. The event was organized to thank the girls’ hockey team (along with their coaches and parents) for coming together to win the Good Deeds Cup and $100,000 for Beyond21.

It was the first celebration in their new location at 1924 Pitt St.

“We are very excited with this team and what they have done. This generosity has just been remarkable,” said Beyond21’s founder, Tish Humphries, “These young ladies and their families and their coaches deserve tremendous kudos because they are leaders in our community at a very young age.”

Beyond21 started when Humphries’ youngest daughter, Emma, turned 18 and she realized that there would be no future for her when she left the school system. After inquiring with other families, Humphries learned that were all going through the same isolating experience, realizing that their adult children would have no friends and nowhere to go.

Twelve years later, Beyond21 is a registered not-for-profit charity shaping the lives of adults with developmental disabilities. They now support approximately 50 families, with 40 on a waiting list.

When asked what they have planned for the $100,000, Humphries told Seaway News that they have two priorities: a new roof (not an inexpensive project for an 8,000 square foot building) and to reduce their waitlist so

they can help more families.

“If somebody would have told me in January that a group of 13-year-old hockey players would be giving Beyond21 the gift of 100,000 dollars this year I would have fallen off my chair,” said Beyond21’s executive director, Donna MacGillivray, “Thank you, Cornwall Typhoons for the work you have done in our community. You have spread so much positivity in our community and cheer over the last few weeks.”

The party was attended by several dignitaries, including representatives from the offices of Eric Duncan and Nolan Quinn, who could not attend personally. Mayor Justin Towndale was present at the event and brought along the City of Cornwall’s Book of Recognition for players to sign.

“Congratulations to the Cornwall Typhoons for everything you have done. You’ve put us on the map. You’re showing what our community is capable of. Cornwall is a very giving and caring community and you’ve been reinforcing this and setting the example, not just for us, not just for Ontario, but for the entire country and that is something to absolutely be proud of,” said Mayor Justin Towndale.

When asked how it felt when they won, members of the U13A Cornwall Typhoons shared that they all had a good feeling it was going to happen. Most of all, they were happy to support an organization that encourages people to be the best version of themselves.

See complete story online at www.cornwallseawaynews.com

Wishing You Every Joy at

Justin Towndale 3 Minutes with the Mayor CITY OF CORNWALL

For this column I was debating which topic to focus on as there are a few of current interest in the City at this time. After some thought, I thought it would be appropriate to comment on the recent changes with regard to Roxham Road and how it will impact us. I also wanted to make some comments on the fire code in general and perhaps clear up some of the misconceptions floating around.

I want to start off by stating that the recent incident, resulting in the death of eight people, including two children, is a horrible tragedy. It calls back to a similar incident which took place in 2015, where two people died under similar circumstances. On Friday, I connected with Grand Chief Abram Benedict to offer any support and resources required from the City of Cornwall.

With the closure of Roxham Road, we are expecting to see fewer asylum claimants come through the city. Currently, there are approximately 900 in the city, with approximately 2000 in total having come through Cornwall. We expect the closure to result in a consolidation to a single location in the coming months, most likely at the DEV Centre. However, at this time, this is purely speculation. As this is a newly evolving situation, we are not entirely sure how it will play out. I also do not believe that the number will drop to zero, as there will still be asylum claimants who are able to cross at land crossings and make a claim.

The City is still calling on the federal government to assist by providing compensation for our costs and resources which we have expended to date. We would also like to see

a longer term plan from the federal government which would provide a better idea of the way forward. As I have said countless times, we are happy to help, and we certainly want to, but we need the resources to do so. As this situation evolves further, I will look to provide further updates.

Now I want to take a few moments to comment on the fire code. The code itself is derived from the Fire Protection and Prevention Act (FPPA). Typically, the local fire service is responsible for administering the fire code, including orders to remedy. However, if there are ongoing issues which have not been remedied over a long period of time, then the Office of the Fire Marshal of Ontario can become involved.

It should be noted that Council does not vote or direct any action to be taken with regard to the fire code. Think of it this way: when you get a speeding ticket, the police issue the ticket because you’ve broken a law. Council does not vote to approve speeding tickets. Likewise, Council doesn’t approve fire code violations or enforcement action.

For the Office of the Fire Marshal to become involved, the issue has to be demonstrated to be serious enough and ongoing for long enough. It is not a decision that the Fire Marshal takes lightly, or on a whim. The same can be said for a Justice of the Superior Court of Ontario, who recently upheld the order issued by the Cornwall Fire Service and Office of the Fire Marshal.

It is also worth noting that the current order is a temporary one, calling on the owner to fix the problem. I would also like to point out at this time, that all residents who were moved were provided with a place to stay and meals. This was arranged prior to the move. No one was put out on the street. I have more commentary on the entire matter, but for now, I will leave it there.

Ginette Guy Mayer book launch

KRYSTINE THERRIAULT

ktherriault@seawaynews.media

Local author, Ginette Guy Mayer, held a successful book launch at Carrots and Dates on March 25th. The intimate book launch was attended by friends and family of the author who came by to show their support. Members of the media and MP Eric Duncan were also at the event.

Mayer’s new book, A Peculiar Case from the files of Elizabeth Grant, is a historical fiction/ mystery book set in Cornwall, Ontario in the 1930s. Under a false name, widowed private investigator Elizabeth Grant takes on a rare book theft case that sends her on a journey to find answers.

“Now that the book is out

locally, I’m hoping the readers will not hesitate to contact me with questions or feedback,” said Mayer, “I am writing a second case from The Files of Elizabeth Grant and with feedback, I can make book #2 even better.”

Mayer, who previously wrote for The Cornwall Local and has had short stories published in collections, magazines, and newsletters, finds that women have been understated in our historical narrative. She wants to correct that one story at a time. Her first book, Unforgotten Mary Mack, looked at the unique life of Cornwall, Ontario’s first female city councillor.

“My interest as a writer revolves around history, genealogy and women’s stories within those contexts,” Mayer explains.

Mayer is fully bilingual, and self publishes her books. She launched A Peculiar Case in both French and English simultaneously and designed the book cover herself. Ginette’s books can be found on Amazon.

First annual Dancing with the CCH Stars event a fundraising success!

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CORNWALL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

They came. They danced. They made a difference. Cornwall Community Hospital Foundation celebrates the physicians and staff who put on their dancing shoes to train, fundraise, and perform to a sell-out crowd at Aultsville Hall on March 4. Thanks to their efforts, and the generosity of our sponsors and donors, CCHF raised $125,000 in funds for essential equipment to support frontline workers and local patients at CCH.

On behalf of CCHF, we are so proud of the fantastic healthcare workers and community members who partnered with us to make Dancing with the CCH Stars a reality. Their dedication to this project is incredibly meaningful to our team, we’ve received such positive feedback from the community, and our combined efforts will make an important impact at CCH.

$50,000 in equipment has already been ordered for our Critical Care Unit, in support of winning team Dr. Akram Arab and his dance partner Meghan Cafferky. CCHF is in current discussions with the hospital to confirm the final direction for remaining funds and details will be communicated soon.

Dr. Akram’s Clinical Cup trophy will soon be engraved to commemorate his win, but each participant is a winner to the team at CCHF.

Due to popular demand, our Hospital Foundation will move forward with a second year of Dancing with the CCH Stars, slated for March 2, 2024, at Aultsville Theatre.

For more photos of our event see our column online at www.cornwallseawaynews. com.

Dairy Cares 4 SD&G Supports Inpatient Mental Health

On Saturday, March 25, I was thrilled to attend the Dairy Cares 4 SD&G event at the Best Western Parkway Inn and Conference Centre. Run by a committee of exceptional dairy farmers, and well attended by the dairy farming community, the event was an example of hard work delivering fantastic fundraising.

Our dairy farmers are inherently connected to the good health of our community, playing an essential role in creating food security for so many. Like our healthcare workers, their days are long and require extensive commitment to provide for others. We are so grateful for their philanthropy and decision to raise funds benefitting our three local hospitals.

Thanks to this incredible fundraiser, CCHF as well as Glengarry Memorial Hospital Foundation and Winchester Hospital Foundation each received $62,000 to support medical equipment purchases required to serve local patients. At CCH, these funds will be used for essential upgrades to our inpatient mental health unit, including new furniture to refresh patient rooms and a solarium with raised beds for planting and tending of greenery as part of therapeutic care.

City of Cornwall Chief Administrative Officer

The City of Cornwall is a progressive community of 47,000 people situated on the banks of the St. Lawrence River in Eastern Ontario. Cornwall boasts a modern economy led by forward thinkers and offers an extensive array of urban amenities, making it an excellent place for a career and raising a family.

As the strategic guide and Chief Administrative Officer, you will serve the people of Cornwall with passion and a drive for innovation in municipal service. You will oversee all municipal services and functions through the City’s leadership team, and maintain and enhance the City’s responsible approach to financial management through strategic investments that will position the City for the future. You will continually ensure that the City is forward-thinking in legislative compliance, policy formulation, environmental stewardship and labour relations management. You are customer focused and team based and will foster a culture that acknowledges the corporation’s most important role is serving our residents. Working with the Mayor, Council, and your team, you’ll contribute to the next chapter of Cornwall’s success story as it welcomes residents and businesses of the future.

Hazardous Waste Depot

The City of Cornwall offers its residents 24 depot days for Household Hazardous Waste. www.Cornwall.ca/hazardous

Work for the City

Want to start a new challenge? You’re in luck — the City of Cornwall is hiring. Apply for various positions by visiting: www.Cornwall.ca/careers

Earth Week

Learn more about all the ways you can help the local environment during this year’s Earth Week, from April 17 to April 22. www.Cornwall.ca/earthweek

Transit Fare Increase

Cornwall Transit will be raising its fare prices starting on May 1. Find the all of the new prices: www.Cornwall.ca/Transit

Cornwall Give a Shirt

The popular textile collection will be taking place from April 17 to April 21. Set out bags of gently used clothing, linens, and footwear on your regular collection day during the week. Be sure to mark these bags with a large and clear sign marked with “Cornwall Gives A Shirt.” www.Cornwall.ca/earthweek

No Mow May is back!

The City of Cornwall is taking concrete actions to help wild pollinators. Learn how you can participate by visiting: www.Cornwall.ca/nomowmay

With more than 15 years of senior public or combined private sector experience you are known for building trusting relationships with an open and supportive leadership style. Comfortable working with elected officials, you are an exceptional consensus builder and have worked with diverse stakeholder groups. You are politically astute, have overseen strategic planning processes, and are known for your ability to execute and achieve ambitious goals.

To Apply

To fill this position, The City of Cornwall has partnered with leadership advisory firm Odgers Berndtson. Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online at https:// www.odgersberndtson.com/en/careers/18794.

For more information, please contact Yasmine Benali of Odgers Berndtson at yasmine.benali@ odgersberndtson.com. We thank all those who express an interest, however only those chosen for further development will be contacted.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The city of Cornwall is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers Berndtson and the City of Cornwall throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. Odgers Berndtson is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in all the work that we do. As part of our efforts to better understand our ability to reach as broad a pool of candidates as possible for our searches, our DEI team would like to encourage you to take a moment and access our Self-Declaration Form.

Front Row (L-R): Amie McCosham, Dr. Leslie Stephens, Josee Amyot, Rhiannon St. Pierre, Dr. Renee Givari. Back Row (L-R): Joy Cella, Kathleen Jack, Meghan Cafferky, Dr. Akram Arab, Andrew Bissonnette, Robin Barillaro, Amy Gillespie, Dr. Celine Lemire, Anthony Powell, Tim Mazereeuw, Dr. Renee Givari.

REPORTER: Krystine Therriault ktherriault@seawaynews.media

SALES COORDINATOR: Jennifer Mayer jmayer@seawaynews.media

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Week’s Worth of Good, Bad and Ugly

Claude McIntosh MAC’S

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Some of the good, bad and ugly as we bounce into spring.

When he was a wanna-be prime minister wanting to follow in daddy’s footsteps, J. Trudeau took Conservative cabinet minister Bev Oda to task for spending $16 of taxpayers’ money on a glass of orange juice while in London on government business.

He even launched an on-line petition calling for Oda to resign over her “lavish” spending.

So, here we are in 2023 and we learn that Trudeau the Younger stayed in a $6,000-a-night (five nights) hotel room - complete with butler service - while in London for the Queen’s funeral.

No, he is not resigning.

Don McGowan, a Montreal television icon who launched his TV career with CJSS TV in Cornwall, died last month at age 85.

He left Cornwall in 1962 to join CFCF in his native Montreal where he wore several hats –weatherman, anchor and travel show host. He retired in 1998 and moved to Brockville where he became involved in establishing the Brockville Arts Centre.

McGowan’s first broadcasting gig was with a radio station in Brandon, Man. He was just 19. From there he went to Quebec City and then to Cornwall.

In a conversation several years ago, McGowan told me that he and Barry Dunsmore would get together in Washington (Dunsmore worked for ABC) once a year for dinner and drinks and recall, with much fondness, their greenhorn days in Cornwall and learning the business.

“Our wives would say “Guys, no more Cornwall stories.’ ‘’

“It was a great place to be,” he said. “A lot of

great memories.”

HERE AND THERE Hard to understand The Donald’s overwhelming support from two groups of Americans: Veterans and evangelicals. He jumped through legal hoops to avoid being drafted and sent to Vietnam. The support of evangelicals is more mindboggling. He is every thing they preach against. .... Canada is one of the few democracies where a government can be elected with 32% of the popular vote thanks to its multi-party system.

AROUND AND ABOUT The National Hockey League has two regular season races: The playoff race and the race to the bottom (and a shot at junior superstar Connor Bedard). ... Rightwing extremists want to protect unborn children but when it comes to the assault weapon struggle and school shootings, kids are on their own. ... According to the U.S. Energy Department, 2020 was the first year in America when more heat pumps were sold than natural gas furnaces. ... With all the pessimism out there it might be time to bring back Smile Day.

... So, when is a “near miss” not a “near hit” in reporting close calls in the airline industry? Fact is they are the same. A “near miss” just sounds better.

A LOOK BACK AT ...

In what was described as the first step in Cornwall acquiring a university, the University of Ottawa in March 1971 said it would launch a first-year program leading to a bachelor of arts degree.

U of O had been offering part-time and summer courses to local students.

Jeannine Poirier, the driving force behind the bid for expanded university courses in the city, said second and third-year programs would be added in the following years. It never happened.

When customer Bruce Stewart left Henry Laflamme’s Ingleside barber shop in April 1971, the veteran barber turned out the lights and locked the door for the last time.

Over a career that started with a three-year

apprenticeship at Joe Seguin’s three-chair shop in Cornwall in 1912, Laflamme figured he had performed 150,000 haircuts. He opened his first shop in the village of Wales.

Laflamme, 78, noted that in the early days of his career, he did almost as many shaves as haircuts.

ALSO MARCH/APRIL 1971 - The city was negotiating with St. Lawrence Seaway Authority for the purchase of surplus canal lands. The city’s nine-point plan included filling in the canal. ... Dr. Donal Conway joined the new Char-Lan Medical Clinic in Lancaster. A native of Ireland, he came to the clinic from Saskatchewan. ... Lucide Lamesse received a 50-year pin at the Domtar Paper Mill long-service employees’ dinner. Arnold Pitts and Bazil Tilton were given 45-year pins. ... The city planned to hire 90 students for its summer parks and recreation programs. ... Cornwall Police Traffic Sergeant Harry Levere was promoted to traffic inspector. Detectives Herb Raymond and Calvin Scott were promoted to detective sergeants. ... Eaton’s opened its new catalogue clearance centre at 155 Pitt St. ...

Robert Gravel, 15-year-old General Vanier student, won the Optimist Club oratorical contest. Steven McDonell, 15, of CCVS, was runner-up.

... The city purchased 3.2 acres for the

extension of Sydney Street from Ninth to Fourteenth streets. ... Si Miller was re-elected president of the Ottawa and District Hockey Association. ... Roger Paquette was elected president of Cornwall Minor Lacrosse Association. ... Cornwall Royals’ forward Bob Murphy was Quebec Junior Hockey League rookie-of-the-year. He had 54 goals and 34 assists for 88 points. ... There were 255 motorcycles registered with the Cornwall licence bureau. ... Toronto lawyer David Lewis was elected leader of the federal NDP, defeating Queen’s University lecturer James Laxer who was seen as being too far left even for the NDP. Other candidates were John Harney, Frank Howard and Ed Broadbent. ... Cost of a first-class letter increased to eight cents from six cents.

TRIVIA This member of the 1972 Memorial Cup champion Royals was born in Pincher Creek, Alta.: 1) Ron Smith, 2) Al Sims, 3) John Wensink, 4) Dave Johnson, 5) Brian Bowles.

TRIVIA ANSWER A 1974 study showed that Cornwall’s water supply had the fourth highest level of asbestos in the province.

QUOTED – “You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich. You cannot lift the wage earner by pulling down the wager payer.”Abraham Lincoln

Geneviève Desrochers

Mental Health Matters

CMHA CHAMPLAIN EAST

Dans mon dernier article (Comment lutter contre la stigmatisation associée aux maladies mentales, partie 1), j’ai fourni quelques suggestions sur la manière de changer le langage que nous utilisons lorsque nous parlons des problèmes de santé mentale. Dans cette deuxième partie, j’aborde des moyens de lutter contre la stigmatisation si vous vivez avec une maladie mentale. Je partage aussi des stratégies que vous pouvez utiliser même si vous ne vivez pas avec une maladie mentale, afin que vous puissiez, vous aussi, faire une différence positive.

Si vous êtes une personne vivant avec une maladie mentale, il existe de nombreuses façons de lutter contre la stigmatisation. Voici quelques suggestions :

- Sensibilisez les autres : Si vous vous sentez prêt, vous pouvez partager votre histoire personnelle autour de vous et les défis que vous vivez en lien avec la maladie mentale. Vous pouvez le faire sur les médias sociaux ou en personne avec des gens de votre entourage. Si vous entendez une conversation sur la maladie mentale, vous pouvez en profiter pour partager vos connaissances et votre expérience. Si quelqu’un fait des commentaires irrespectueux, vous pouvez exprimer gentiment ce que vous ressentez et dire qu’il est important de mettre fin à ce comportement, car il contribue à la stigmatisation.

- Encouragez l’égalité entre les maladies physiques et mentales : Lorsque les gens réalisent qu’une maladie mentale est aussi considérée comme étant une maladie, au même titre que le cancer ou le diabète, ils sont moins enclins à se moquer d’une personne vivant avec une maladie mentale.

- Soyez honnête au sujet de votre traitement : N’ayez pas peur de dire que vous consultez un thérapeute ou un psychiatre. Les gens ne craignent pas d’être jugés en disant qu’ils ont un rendez-vous avec leur médecin de famille. Nous pouvons encourager la même ouverture d’esprit au sujet de l’aide reçu en lien avec la santé mentale.

- Si la stigmatisation est présente dans les médias, faites-leur savoir : si vous regardez une émission de télévision qui donne une image négative des personnes vivant avec une maladie mentale, vous pouvez écrire un message à la société de radiodiffusion ou à l’émission elle-même. La même stratégie peut être appliquée lorsque

vous lisez des articles sur les médias sociaux qui contiennent des commentaires négatifs ou ignorants sur la santé mentale.

- N’entretenez pas l’auto stigmatisation : Dans la mesure du possible, soyez un membre productif de votre communauté en montrant aux autres qu’il est possible de mener une vie enrichissante même en vivant avec une maladie mentale.

Vous ne vivez peut-être pas avec des problèmes de santé mentale, mais vous souhaitez tout de même lutter contre la stigmatisation. Voici quelques suggestions :

- Informez-vous et informez les autres : renseignez-vous sur les maladies mentales, y compris les troubles liés à l’utilisation de substances, et partagez vos connaissances avec les personnes qui vous entourent. Vous pouvez parler des faits et combattre les mythes et les stéréotypes.

- Prenez conscience de vos attitudes, de votre comportement et des mots que vous utilisez lorsque vous parlez des maladies mentales. Examinez les jugements que vous pouvez avoir qui peuvent provenir de la société ou de votre éducation.

- Soutenez les gens : Apportez votre soutien et vos encouragements aux personnes qui vivent avec des défis au niveau de leur santé mentale. Mettez un point d’honneur à traiter tout le monde avec dignité et respect.

- Mettez l’accent sur le positif : Transmettez des attitudes positives et mettez l’accent sur les forces des individus. Les maladies mentales, y compris les dépendances, ne sont qu’une partie de l’histoire de la vie d’une personne.

Sources:

https://www.camh.ca/en/driving-change/ addressing-stigma

https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/ October-2017/9-Ways-to-Fight-Mental-HealthStigma

BESOIN D’AIDE SUPPLÉMENTAIRE?

Pour en savoir plus sur les services d’aide et les ressources disponibles dans votre région, communiquez avec un organisme 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 consulter un professionnel de la santé qualifié. Pour de plus amples informations ou si vous souhaitez accéder à nos services à l’ACSM, veuillez appeler le 1-800-493-8271 ou consulter notre site web à l’adresse www.cmha-east. on.ca.

Si vous pensez au suicide, appelez au numéro sans frais 1 833 456-4566 (pour le Canada) ou composez le 911.

Le musée communautaire de cornwall annonce un nouveau conservateur principal

La Société historique de SD&G est heureuse d’annoncer que Brent Whitford a été nommé conservateur principal et administrateur du Musée communautaire de Cornwall. Terminant actuellement son doctorat en anthropologie à l’Université d’État de New York à Buffalo, M. Whitford rejoindra le musée le 27 mars 2023 et apportera une riche expérience à son nouveau rôle.

Wes Libbey, président de la Société, déclare : « Nous sommes ravis et chanceux de pouvoir embaucher localement un conservateur principal (et administrateur) très qualifié. Nous croyons que ses compétences, son expérience et sa créativité continueront la croissance et la présence de notre Société et de notre Musée à Cornwall. »

M. Whitford apporte à ce poste une profonde expérience institutionnelle, une passion inébranlable pour l’histoire locale, et un engagement envers le développement communautaire et civique. Il a obtenu son baccalauréat à l’Université de l’île de Vancouver et sa maîtrise en anthropologie à l’Université Trent. La vision avant-gardiste et le dévouement de M. Whitford, combinés à son expérience passée dans la collecte de fonds, l’engagement communautaire et la constitution d’équipes, profiteront considérablement au musée.

Au cours de ses dix années de collaboration avec les musées d’histoire régionaux de Blagoevgrad et Pazardzhik en Bulgarie, entre autres fonctions, il a dirigé une équipe d’archivistes et a joué un rôle déterminant dans la conception et la préparation d’expositions de musée ainsi que dans la préparation et le catalogage d’artefacts à la fois sur le terrain et dans les musées.

M. Whitford est originaire de Cornwall jeune père de famille il est ravi de pouvoir construire son avenir dans sa ville natale. Il est très respecté dans son domaine et la Société historique de SD&G est ravie que quelqu’un avec ces vastes compétences et connaissances les ramène maintenant à Cornwall.

« Je suis ravi de me joindre à l’équipe du Musée communautaire et des archives de Cornwall. J’ai sincèrement hâte de servir ma communauté! En faisant la promotion de notre histoire et de notre patrimoine culturel diversifiés, nous pouvons ensemble favoriser un sentiment d’identité et de bien-être dans le présent. Je me réjouis de cette mission passionnante ! » a déclaré M. Whitford lors de sa nomination.

La nomination de M. Whitford met fin à une recherche approfondie et rigoureuse de candidats pour ce poste.

Le dévoilement des finalistes de la 9e édition du Concours LOL-Mort de rire!

Depuis novembre 2022, LOL-Mort de rire! Desjardins offre des formations en humour pour permettre aux jeunes francophones d’écrire leurs propres textes humoristiques !

Comme chaque année, les participants du Concours LOL-Mort de rire! Desjardins présentent leur numéro d’humour pour accéder aux finales !

Cette année, les participants du concours ont eu jusqu’au 22 mars mars pour soumettre leur enregistrement de leur numéro.

C’est une belle fin d’édition qui s’annonce!

J’espère que vous avez autant hâte que nous de découvrir les nouveaux humoristes en herbe de cette année.

La finale provinciale aura lieu dans la région d’Ottawa à la fin mai 2023.

Restez à l’affût, la billetterie ouvrira prochainement !

Comment lutter contre la stigmatisation associée aux maladies mentales (2e partie)

Sur la photo, Wes Libbey, Brent Whitford et Don Smith.

4 formules éprouvées pour un brunch de Pâques en toute simplicité

Un brunch de Pâques à organiser? Simplifiez-vous la tâche en optant pour l’une de ces formules ga gnantes!

1. REPAS-PARTAGE

Vous aimez recevoir et cuisiner, mais vous manquez malheureusement de temps pour tout préparer? Misez sur un potluck pour réunir famille ou amis sans stresser. Et puisque chaque invité apportera sa contribution au repas, vous aurez sans doute quelques minutes pour décorer la salle à manger et lui donner un petit air festif et printanier!

2. TRAITEUR

Si vous préférez éviter l’effervescence des lieux publics bondés lors du congé pascal et que vous ne souhaitez pas vous mettre aux fourneaux, recourez aux services d’un traiteur : c’est la solution idéale pour partager un délicieux repas en bonne compagnie, et ce, dans l’intimité de votre foyer!

3. RESTAURANT

Envie de sortir? De nombreux établissements proposent des menus spéciaux — et savoureux! — à l’occasion de Pâques; renseignez-vous auprès de vos restaurateurs préférés. Par ail-

Mettez les œufs à l’honneur pour Pâques!

Que serait Pâques sans ses traditionnels œufs? Que vous aimiez les décorer ou les manger, cette année, réservez-leur une place de choix dans vos célébrations grâce à ces quelques idées!

BRICOLAGES

sans casser l’œuf ou faire rouler un œuf avec le nez ou le menton le plus rapidement possible sur un parcours à obstacles. Envie d’une activité plus calme? Créez un jeu-questionnaire instructif et ludique sur les œufs (ex. : combien d’œufs par année une poule pond-elle en moyenne?).

leurs, les lieux servant des déjeuners variés constituent en tout temps un choix judicieux pour qui veut bruncher sans se compliquer la vie, surtout si les goûts de chacun divergent.

4. CABANE À SUCRE

Jambon, omelette, oreilles de crisse, fèves au lard, sirop d’érable… les repas servis à la cabane sont évidemment tout indiqués pour un brunch pascal dans la plus pure tradition. Ambiance conviviale, mets réconfortants et grande tablée : quoi demander de mieux pour célébrer? Qui plus est, vous n’avez pas à lever le petit doigt pour profiter d’un véritable festin de roi. Votre seul défi? Ne pas abuser de tous ces alléchants plats!

Joyeuses Pâques et bon appétit!

Qui dit Pâques dit décoration d’œufs! En famille, vous pouvez peinturer les œufs, leur dessiner des visages rigolos ou les transformer en différents personnages ou animaux en les ornant de cheveux en paille, de moustaches en cure-pipe ou d’oreilles en feutrine, par exemple. Vous pouvez aussi confectionner des guirlandes d’œufs en papier de bricolage pour enjoliver la maison.

JEUX

Bien sûr, la chasse aux « cocos » de Pâques est un classique qui a tout pour ravir jeunes et moins jeunes. Or, vous pouvez aussi, entre autres, faire la course en transportant un œuf dans une cuillère, organiser un concours par équipe du plus grand nombre de passes réalisé

REPAS

Œufs durs, farcis, bénédictine, pochés, marinés, en salade; tarte aux œufs, œufs au lait, crème aux œufs; quiche, frittata, omelette; œufs dans le trou, pain doré... les délicieuses recettes mettant les œufs en vedette sont légion et se prêtent donc à merveille à tous les types de repas. Régal garanti! Par ailleurs, les œufs en chocolat connaîtront assurément leur part de succès lors du congé pascal.

Sur ce, joyeuses Pâques!

SEAWAY ÉVÉNEMENTS COMMUNAUTAIRES

LEGION ROYALE CANADIENNE BR

297 LADIES AUXILIARY réunion exécutive à 18h30 et assemblée générale à 19h le 3 mai 2023.

GOOD FRIDAY FISH & CHIPS le vendredi 7 avril de 16 h à 19 h aux Chevaliers de Colomb, 205 rue Amelia (en bas).

DÎNER SPAGHETTI FUNDRAISER parrainé par The Patrons of St. Columban Foundation au Conseil 755 des Chevaliers de Colomb, 205, rue Amelia, dim. Columban pendant les heures de bureau, auprès des membres de la Fondation, en appelant Brian Lynch au 613-933-8353 et auprès des Chevaliers de Colomb.

ST. LAWRENCE SENIORS BINGO à ANAF Les lundis et jeudis. Les portes ouvrent à 10 h. Le bingo commence à 12 h. Le bingo commence à 12 h.

CORNWALL TOWNSHIP LIONS CLUB Jouons à l’Euchre le 19 avril à 19h. Info : Roly 613-932-9396 ou Gerry 613-931-3076.

L’ÉGLISE WESLEYENNE DE CORNWALL vous invite à assister au service du Vendredi saint à 10 h et au service du dimanche de Pâques à 10 h. Renseignements : 613-936-9166.

DINER ET DANSE DE MUSIQUE COUNTRY CLASSIQUE Le 8 avril au Lion’s Club de Bonville à 18 h. Jambon au four, salade et dessert. Jambon cuit, salade et dessert. Info Marland 613-936-3625.

DANSE SOCIALE le premier vendredi du mois (sauf avril qui sera le deuxième vendredi) de 19 h à 22 h au Centre Charles-Émile-Claude 146, avenue Chevrier. Danses le 14 avril, le 5 mai et le 2 juin. Info : Dennis 613-618-7684.

THE CENTENNIAL CHOIR OF CORNWALL Concert de printemps “ IF MUSIC BE “ au théâtre Aultsville de Cornwall le vendredi 12 mai à 19 h 30. Les billets sont disponibles auprès de tout membre de la chorale, de Fines Home Hardware, 1300 Vincent Massey Dr. ou de Melody Music, 104 Pitt St. CLUB DES SÉNIORS DE 60 ANS ET PLUS DE LA LÉGION DE CORNWALL Le jeudi 6 avril à midi, les membres se réuniront autour d’un repas-partage, d’une réunion et d’un bingo. Des élections seront également organisées pour désigner les nouveaux dirigeants pour la période allant de septembre 2023 à juin 2024.

Les CORNWALL COMFORT QUILTS sont faits à la main et offerts aux patients atteints de cancer. Info : Nicole 613 935-5593, Janice 613 936-1951. Courriel : Mcintyren58@hotmail.com.

CHARTWELL CORNWALL PRÉSENTE : La vie à la retraite - Comprendre les avantages. Wed. 12 avril de 14 h à 14 h au 801 Fourth St. East. Info : Lois au 613-662-3029

CORNWALL QUILTERS GUILD présente “Quilts on the Seaway” les 14 et 15 avril à l’église presbytérienne St. John’s, 28 Second St. E. Les portes sont ouvertes de 10 h à 17 h le 14, et de 9 h à 16 h le 15. Tout le monde est le bienvenu !

Le SEAWAY SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB présente “Way to Grow”, une série d’informations sur le jardinage en deux parties avec Fred Deschamps, maître jardinier certifié et retraité de l’ODA. Les mardis 11 et 25 avril de 13 h à 15 h. 11 et 25 avril de 13h à 15h. Les billets sont en vente à la réception du club, 506 rue Pitt, ou au 932-4969.

Lace up your shoes and support people living with dementia in your community

The Alzheimer Society of Cornwall & District is once again hosting the annual IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s, which takes place on Saturday, May 27th, 2023.

The Walk raises crucial funds that allow the Alzheimer Society of Cornwall & District to offer programs and services to meet the needs of people living with dementia and their caregivers in the SD&G, Prescott & Russell, Cornwall and Akwesasne. The number of people in Canada living with dementia is rising rapidly. By the year 2050, more than 1.7 million people will be living with dementia in Canada. As the number of people affected by dementia increases, so does the need for

services. “Over 4,000 people live with dementia in our local communities, with those numbers increasing every year. The need for support has never been greater,” says, Colleen Hill, Interim Executive Director at the Alzheimer Society of Cornwall & District.

Here’s how to get involved in the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s and make a positive difference in the lives of people living with dementia and their families:

1. Register for your local Walk – sign up as a team captain, team member or as an individual online at www.walkforalzheimers.ca

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3. Join us on Walk Day on Saturday, May 27th, 2023 – join dedicated people like you, who are committed to helping people living with dementia and caregivers. Get inspired and get moving!

The Walk will take place at the Cornwall Benson Center on Saturday, May 27th, 2023. Registration begins at 9 a.m., opening cere monies at 9:30 a.m. followed by the Walk. Closing ceremonies will take place at 11 a.m. where the top individual, top team, and top care home fundraisers will be announced.

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Some people will abuse your generosity. Fortunately, your outspoken nature will ensure the record is set straight so you can get the respect you deserve. You must prepare for a negotiation. Whether for work or to make a significant acquisition, you must gather the necessary information. This will require much

This is an excellent week to resolve conflicts and wrongdoings. You’ll get your way. You’ll also have to consider various details to regain harmony around you.

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VIRGO: You’ll enjoy beautiful moments with your family this week. You’ll have to work on a project with your loved ones, such as moving homes because of a new job. You may also be told about a birth.

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SCORPIO: You have to look at home renovations as an investment. Emotional sharing is essential to a harmonious married life. Don’t lend money to a friend to keep the relationship cordial.

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You’ll be entitled to a promotion at work. If you’re looking for a job, you’ll land one with good prospects and quick advancement.

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Eric Duncan, Member of Parliament for Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry released the following statement regarding the 2023 Federal Budget:

“Conservatives communicated clear expectations ahead of Budget 2023: the Liberals must reverse inflationary deficits, commit to no tax increases on Canadians, and end the war on work by letting workers bring home more powerful paycheques.

“Our expectations were completely ignored.

“Not only has the federal deficit ballooned an extra $10 billion from last fall’s numbers to $43 billion, there is also no plan to balance the budget. Our national debt stands at $1.2 trillion and growing, equivalent to $88,000 per household in Canada. This is not sustainable.

“The contrast between the Conservative approach and that of the Liberal-NDP coalition on how to address the issues facing Canadians could not be clearer. “The fine print of Budget 2023 highlights what we have known for years: the Liberals don’t have a revenue problem; they have a spending problem. “Tax revenues have skyrocketed because of record high inflation, yet the Liberals still want to triple their carbon tax and increase the taxes Canadians pay on beer and wine to pay for their out-of-control spending.

“When it comes to the priorities of rural communities, like improving internet access, the Liberal-NDP coalition keep re-hashing the same broken promises. Just this week, the independent Auditor General slammed the government for continuing make budget promises for better rural internet service, and

then not following through. Only 60% of rural and remote Canadian homes have access to high-speed internet, including several significant gaps in Eastern Ontario.

“Locally, I am disappointed but sadly not surprised, that Budget 2023 did not include a response to the request from community leaders on the serious strains that the IRCC Processing Centre has caused in Cornwall over the last few months.

“It has been 57 days since I called on the Liberals to present a plan and resources for local services who were already overwhelmed by high caseloads and staff burnout.

“The Liberals have yet to provide the resources requested to fix the chaos they created in cities like Cornwall, Niagara Falls, and Windsor.

“Simply put: the serious concerns of local officials and community partners were not addressed in any real way.

“While the Liberals finally agreed to our Conservative demand to close Roxham Road immediately, Budget 2023 will not fix our broken immigration system or clear the millions of backlogged applications.

“Canadians deserve better. Everything our government touches feels broken and is in desperate need of fixing.

“After eight years, Budget 2023 simply continues the same failed approach. This plan will drive up the cost of living and increase taxes on Canadians who simply can’t afford it.

“To nobody’s surprise, I join my Conservative colleagues and say: we cannot and will not support this Budget.”

OBITUARY

At the Glen Stor Dun Lodge on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Roger Rene Lalonde of Cornwall, formerly of Bainsville, originally from Alexandria; age 95 years. Former owner of La Cantine Mobile Alouette and subsequently co-owner of La Cantinière Inc. Loving father of Robert and the late Michel (Christine Aspireault). Dear brother of the late Gerald “Frenchie” Lalonde, the late Hilda D. Fox (late John) and the late Hazell Lalonde. Predeceased by his parents David Lalonde and Amelia “Milly” Hazell. He cared deeply for his 4 grandchildren: Stephanie, Karine, Nicolas and Chanelle; and 4 great-grandchildren: William, Mikaël, Jérémy and Alexis. Proud uncle of Audrey Lamarche (Art), Sheila Ross (Percy), Pamela Swinden (Bill), Cynthia Phillips (Doug) and John-David Fox (Stacey Hutt). He will be deeply missed by his friend Guy Lecompte. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of the Munro & Morris Funeral Homes Ltd., 114 Main St. South, Alexandria (613-525-2772). A Private Service will be held at a later date. As expressions of sympathy Memorial Donations to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. As a Memorial to Roger, a tree will be planted in a memory woods. A tree grows-memories live. Condolences may be made online at www.munromorris.com

The Square is a changing!

The easter bunny is here!

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Did you know that the Easter Bunny met over 750 people this past Saturday and Sunday during his visits to the Bunny Garden The Easter Bunny will be back this coming Saturday April 8th, 2023, from 10:00am until 12:30pm and 1:30pm until 4:00pm. Come and take a selfie.

Did you know that this past Sunday a local photographer Luis D. Lucio came to the mall and volunteered to take pictures of people with the Easter Bunny for free where people who had their picture taken could download the picture from the photographer’s website at no charge. Luis will be back this coming Saturday to offer his services.

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No Mow May Counter— Jane Murray. Reason for No Ma Mow May is to save Pollinators - if they go extinct so do we!! Stay out of the long grass or put on tick repellant!

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Q: What did the duck say when he bought lipstick? A: “Put it on my bill.”

Jane in Bonville says she only recently started paying attention to American politics. All I can say is, thank God Trump does not drink. It’s hard to imagine what he would say or do if he was inebriated. Having Biden in Ottawa was wonderful. He is such a great man and so funny. Also thank God for our Canadian sane politicians... We are lucky.

Warning to anyone getting a cat from a rescue at local pet store. Mine came with herpes and I have infected my other cats. OSPCA is the way to go!!

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Did you know that the April 1st, 2023, introduction of the Cornwall Square “express elevator” and the introduction of the “scenting from the mall skylight” were totally related to the nature of the April 1st tradition of April Fool’s Day. We do thank those people who did take time to ask about the elevator and actually used it on Saturday between the main and second floor. Also, we thank those who sent us their vote on what specific aroma was in the air. I particularly like the response

specific aroma was “baloney”.

You need to know that for those people looking to get their last-minute Easter chocolate fix, Laura Secord, Shoppers Drug Mart’s and Dollarama’s chocolate sections have whatever you need to buy. Hop on over, just 3 days left!

Just a last-minute reminder that Cornwall Square will be closed on both this Friday April 7th, 2023 (Good Friday), and this coming Easter Sunday April 9th, 2023.

Did you know that Urban Wear reopened last Saturday, April 1st with all new inventory of their Spring and Summer fashions and gift items. Welcome back TJ and Kara. I see that they are looking for sales staff.

Did you know that the Focus Art Association will once again be holding their 2023 Spring Art Show here at Cornwall Square from April 20th to April 30th in the former EB Games space on the upper level.

Did you know that the Agape Centre will hold the Official Grand Opening of their new Cornwall Square Lottery Booth on April 15th on the upper level between Charm Jewelers and Laurier Optical and will have a live broadcast by BOOM 101.9 on that morning.

Did you know that on April 26th, 2023, Beyond 21 will be holding their “Jail and Bail” charity fundraising event here at Cornwall Square in the former Children’s Place space on the main floor located between Eclipse

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men Club Of Cornwall for their generous donation towards our Move It Event. Thank you so much to Claude who came and presented the donation to the BBBS Staff on behalf of the club. Kinsmen Club can make their donation with the support of their TV Bingo Program. Once again, thank you for your generosity. Our Bigs and Littles will benefit greatly from your support.

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This Spring, the Seaway Senior Citizens Centre will be hosting several brand-new special interest programs for local adults who are 50+ at their downtown Cornwall location located at 506 Pitt Street (corner of Fifth and Pitt Streets). The Centre is adding to its already wide variety of healthy and creative activities and programs that promote active living for older adults. From guitar, fiddle, choir, and harmonica classes to line dancing, darts, cards, arts, crafts, computer training and a variety of exercise programs thrown in for good measure, the Club is working towards

offering something for every interest and taste. Beginning this April, workshops on gardening, writing, birds, the arts, and the environment are coming to the Centre.

Beginning on Tuesday afternoons, between 1 pm and 3 pm the public and Club members alike are invited to a series of special interest workshops on a variety of special interest topics. Participants are invited to learn something new or perhaps rekindle a former hobby. Kicking things off on April 11 and continuing April 25, will be a two-part “Way to Grow” Gardening Series led by ODA certified and retired Master Gardener Fred Deschamps

who will be on hand to answer all those questions related to growing a successful garden.

On Tuesday, May 2, author of the Healthy Home Guidebook and environmentalist, Karen Douglass Cooper, will lead a hands-on workshop on protecting your family and making a healthier home and environment. The session is based upon old-fashioned tips, remedies, and healthy home recipes passed on by her great Grandmother. Other workshops planned for Tuesday afternoons this spring include sessions on writing your memoir, birding, as well as talks and demonstrations conducted by local authors and artists.

Beginning in May, Small Project Quilting led by Lynn Matthews will also be added to the Centre’s long list of creative programs.

The Seaway Senior Citizens Centre is in a perfect location to provide important services, activities, events, and programs for hundreds of older adults in the Cornwall, Akwesasne, and S D & G areas.

For more information on these programs or the Club membership, adults 50+ are invited to call 613 932 4969 or drop by the Centre at 506 Pitt St. for more information.

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On Thursday March 23 the Cornwall Seniors’ Curling League presented the Edward Jones trophy to the overall winning team. In the photo L to R Marcelo Delgreco lead, Dwight Grant third, Yvon Lemire second, Mike Villeneuve skip, Gilles Viau seniors’ president. Submitted photo.

River Institute, City of Cornwall and Watersheds Canada receive funding to restore and naturalize Rotary Creek and the St. Lawrence River Shoreline at Cornwall

The River Institute, in partnership with the City of Cornwall, and Watersheds Canada recently received funding to restore and naturalize two sites in Lamoureux Park, Rotary Creek and Rotary Point.

Rotary Creek is a 257m stream that connects the historic Cornwall Canal to the St. Lawrence River. It is populated by a variety of species and provides spawning habitat for perch, bass, and chinook salmon. It is also home to the largest documented population of the cutlip minnow, a threatened species at

risk in Ontario. In recent years, Rotary Creek has been impacted by invasive phragmites, which have spread and displaced native plants along the shoreline.

This 1-year project, funded by Ontario’s Great Lakes Local Action Fund, will help remove an invasive species (phragmites), protect a species at risk (cutlip minnow) and plant demonstration sites for the public to learn about the benefits for shoreline naturalization and erosion control.

“Our government is proud to support

the important work that the River Institute is doing to help restore the stream and shoreline that make up Rotary Creek,” said David Piccini, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. “Whether it’s removing invasive plant species, planting native plants along streams and shorelines and protecting species at risk, like the cutlip minnow – we will continue working with groups like the River Institute and local communities across Ontario to protect and improve the health of our coastal, shoreline and

nearshore areas of the Great Lakes and their connecting rivers.”

Watersheds Canada, the City of Cornwall, and River Institute staff will work together on various aspects of the project; including hosting planting workshops that will provide opportunities for community volunteers and students to participate in the project in 2023. Naturalizing shorelines addresses problems such as poor water quality and shoreline erosion, and the partners hope that this project will lead to more initiatives like this in the region.