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WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2024 VOLUME 39 ISSUE 47

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Afro celebrates .........P3

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Meeting Notes ..........P5

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Consultation halted after conservation authorities “went too far” on wetlands designation

RICHARD MAHONEY

Three area conservation authorities

went too far in trying to designate new wetlands on rural properties throughout a large

portion of Eastern Ontario.

That is the position of many land owners

and politicians who have slammed the consultation process started by the Raisin

Region, South Nation and Rideau Valley

conservation authorities.

The Ontario Ministry of Natural

Resources has told the agencies to permanently stop their implementation plans

regarding their wetland policy and mapping updates after property owners and

some mayors protested that the CAs were

expanding the definition of marshes.

The CAs were never supposed to add

new wetlands, the ministry says.

“That was not the intent of the regulatory changes,” MNR says in an emailed

statement.

MNR has received complaints from

property owners fearing that new restrictions would be imposed on their properties. Among the critics of the new wetland

maps have been farmers who say that their

dry land would now be considered a swamp.

Consultation meetings scheduled for

late June were cancelled after the ministry

asked for a “pause.”

In a June 25 letter to the South Nation

CA, MNR official Jennifer Keyes wrote that

during the interim pause, “We will work with

you and the membership of your conservation authority over the coming months to

clarify the application of the regulation within your jurisdiction and develop any needed

guidance or locally-responsive approaches

to the regulation of wetlands, in consultation with municipalities, landowners, businesses, the agricultural community and the

public.”

But the ministry later ordered a permanent halt to the consultations.

“The intent of the regulation is to

standardize conservation policies across

Ontario that focuses on key improvements

including; setting common service standards, exempting certain low-risk activities from permits (like building sheds

and docks), and requiring all conservation

authorities to publish annual performance

reports for transparency and improvement,”

MNR says.

Discussions are to be held between

MNR and CA officials to ensure they are

“all on the same page.”

Conservation authorities have regulated

development activities within Provincially

Significant Wetlands and certain Locally

Significant Wetlands since 2006.

One significant change is that with

the new provincial regulation, while

most wetlands will now be regulated,

the buffer around them where a development permit is required has been

reduced from 120 metres to 30 metres.

When the Raisin Region CA was contacted

last week for comment, Seaway News was

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The statement partly reads: “We appreciate the feedback and comments we have

received to date and support direction

we received from the Ministry of Natural

Resources giving us time to work on a

local approach. Over the coming months,

the conservation authorities will work with

Ministry staff, municipalities and stakeholders to develop this local approach.” 

The South Nation authority said, “We

are appreciative of the additional time

provided to work with Ministry staff, our

municipalities and stakeholders on a local

approach to the implementation of the new

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Festival International Afro celebrates

the “richness of our differences”

JASON SETNYK

The Festival International Afro Et

Diversity took place from July 12 to 14 at

Lamoureux Park, featuring a vibrant blend

of cultural celebrations, performances,

and activities. The event started with an

opening ceremony July 12, when speeches were delivered by Flora Cynthia Kra,

President of the Festival International;

Monty Domingo, Festival Administrator;

Senator Bernadette Clement; and Mayor

Justin Towndale. The ceremony also

included a visit from Her Excellency

Fatima Braoulé Meite, Ambassador of the

Republic of Mali, who signed the City’s

Golden Book. Performances by the Native

North American Travelling College and

dancing by Egyptian artist Yafa Goawily

were highlights of the evening.

Clement shared her personal connection to the event, stating, “This festival

is about sending a message of welcome

to more people from elsewhere. It’s about

reflecting a Cornwall, a city, and a region

that is more diverse than it was 33 years

ago when I moved here. This celebration

is about being happy and welcoming, and

that’s what it means to me to support,

encourage, dance, and meet people while

speaking about this region. It’s everything

to me.”

She shared a heartfelt story about

her father’s concerns when she moved

to Cornwall. “My father is 102 years old,

and he is a Black man from Trinidad and

Tobago who chose this country decades

ago. When I moved to Cornwall, he said to

me, ‘Let me go check out that place to see

where my daughter’s moving to.’ He asked,

‘Will you feel welcome there? Will you be

okay there?’ I have always felt welcome

here, but I have also felt lonely at times.” 

She added, “It makes me even more

proud to be from here. As a senator, I

now travel more across this country to

understand different communities. That

means I get to talk about Cornwall elsewhere, but it also means I get to see other

Francophone communities, other diverse

communities facing the same challenges

we have here, like housing, jobs, and integration. It shows that we are not doing

too badly if we all share the same struggles. It’s inspiring what’s happening here.”

Her remarks highlighted the importance

of community solidarity and the universal

challenges faced by diverse communities

across Canada.

Festival Administrator Monty Domingo

echoed the festival’s theme in his speech.

“We come together to celebrate the richness of our differences and to envision a

future where diversity is a source of unity

and progress,” he stated.

Saturday featured a lively parade of

flags, a drum circle, and entertainment,

including performances by The One

Love Project from Quebec and the Miss

Cornwall Afro & Diversity pageant. The

festivities continued on Sunday with more

music, workshops, and entertainment.

Children enjoyed bouncy castles and

carnival games while vendors sold food,

clothing, and more.

Myriam Darveau, Vice President for

the Festival International, expressed

her excitement: “I’m excited to see the

mix of cultures, the Moroccan group, the

Peruvian group, and all other groups performing. It’s a mix of diverse artists that

will be here, along with various activities

ranging from drumming to dancing.”

Peggy Civil and Lee Theodore co-hosted

the event, which included notable guests

such as the Ambassador of Cameroon,

Côte d’Ivoire, the Ambassador of Morocco,

Souriya Otmani, the Ambassador of the

Republic of Mali, Fatima Braoulé Meite,

and Abel Pli, President of the Federation

of Ivorian Associations of Canada. 

Councillor Fred Ngoundjo, Senator Bernadette Clement, Festival Vice President Myriam

Darveau, Ambassador to Mali Fatima Braoulé Meite, signing the City’s Golden Book,

Festival President Flora Cynthia Kra, and Mayor Justin Towndale at the opening

ceremonies.  Jason Setnyk Photo

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The promises of God have been described as diamonds

in a mountain of gold (the Bible). God promises

some things. When he gives an “I promise” scripture,

powerful things are going to happen. Our God makes

some exceedingly great and precious promises. Here is

our second of five powerful promises. Definition (of a

promise) then is: “An assurance God gives people so they

can walk by faith while they wait for him to work.” Our

first promise (review) was “I will not fear, God is with me!”

Our second promise this week is simply: “I will not

doubt, God is in control.” In the bible, Proverbs chapter

three, verses 5-6 read: “Trust in the Lord with all your

heart and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all

your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths

straight.” Doubt is usually nasty. It can be shattering.

Now there are situations when doubt can be useful;

like “I doubt the sincerity of someone trying to con me.”

But in faith matters, doubt can lead to disaster. It has

two relatives: Confusion and Disbelief. The remedy for

confusion is learning to trust and believe. The antidote for

disbelief is humility and repentance!

Doubt is basically the soil that fear grows in. Doubts are

also like a wild ride on 10-foot seas with crazy ups and

downs: you are really getting knocked around and you

can’t navigate. “I just don’t know anymore!” Promises and

trust is going to get you off the roller coaster! “Trusting

in the Lord” is part of the remedy. If you’re not trusting

in him, then you’re leaning on your own understanding.

Ever think you’ve really got it all figured out, but you were

so wrong? At times it’s just moving too soon (Impatience).

Wouldn’t you want to know what God’s word says on an

issue if it does? The promised result is so cool. Why would

you want anything else! He’ll make your paths straight.

It’s more than just guidance. He’s prepping the path! We’d

say he’ll ‘pave the way.’ Some say it is a picture of making a

really bumpy and rocky path a whole lot smoother. It’s not

just turn by turn guidance with the best route prepared;

but it also includes like any GPS, the destination. That’s

the whole point of those gadgets right! Happy trails this

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Pastor Jim

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“We’re not going to take it”

JASON SETNYK

The LCBO strike has entered its second

week, marked by a significant demonstration

July 12 outside MPP Nolan Quinn’s office on

Second Street West. Over 100 protesters,

carrying signs and flags, rallied to the tune

of Twisted Sister’s “We’re Not Going to Take

It,” while supportive honks from passing cars

filled the air.

Lorrie Scuffell, Treasurer of LBED

Local 4100 of the Ontario Public Service

Employees Union, voiced concerns about

the implications of privatization. “We’ve had

confirmation that some franchises along

Highway 401 on routes will be forced to carry

spirits, pre-mixes, and beer,” she stated.

Scuffell emphasized the need for dialogue with the government. “We’re outside

MPP Nolan Quinn’s office in Cornwall right

now, and we would love for him to come out

and speak with us and give us his position

on this. The (Ford) government needs to stop

this; they need to work with us. We need to

get back to the table, let the LCBO grow, and

stop privatization. We need to keep 9,000

jobs secure and give 70% of our casual and

precarious employees stable jobs.”

Rachel Brunet, President of Local 4100

and member of the bargaining team, highlighted the struggle for job stability. “I started

in 2011, and it took me 9 years to get a fulltime job. We desperately wait for jobs with a

70/30 split between casual and full-time.”

Brunet also addressed the broader

impact of the proposed changes. “With an

expansion of 8,500 more locations, it’s

important to consider the loss of 23% of our

business to spirit-based ready-to-drink cocktails. This shift will result in thousands of job

losses, from head office staff to warehouse

workers and cashiers.”

The LCBO workers’ strike, involving more

than 9,000 employees, began after negotiations with the government broke down on

July 4.

The LCBO, maintaining it wants to work

out a fair deal, notes that the stoppage does

not affect 2,300 private retail points of sale,

licenced grocery stores, The Beer Store, and

winery, brewery, cidery, and distillery outlets,

bars and restaurants. Online orders are also

available. 

Lorrie Scuffell, Elaine MacDonald, and Rachel Brunet were among a large crowd

demonstrating outside the MPP’s office in Cornwall, advocating for LCBO workers’ rights

and job security. Jason Setnyk Photo

Cool, cool summer at Teen Skate Nights

JASON SETNYK

As the summer heat blazes on, some

teens in Cornwall opt to stay cool by hitting

the ice.

The Social Development Council of

Cornwall & Area, in partnership with the

City of Cornwall, Cornwall Recreation, and

All Intentions Matter, hosts free Teen Skate

Nights all summer. These events take place

every Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at

Pad 3 of the Benson Centre.

“Our goal is to provide free activities

for the youth of Cornwall,” said Cassandra

Forget, organizer and contract worker for the

Social Development Council. “We’re offering

free ice skating at the Benson Centre every

Wednesday this July and August.”

The event is open to teens aged 11 to

17. “We’ll have some fun. We got the music

going, and we’re also offering snacks at the

end of the activity,” Forget added.

With no registration required, teens just

need to bring their skates and, optionally,

protective gear and a reusable water bottle. This initiative is funded by the City of

Cornwall’s Building Safer Communities Fund.

Jesse Larabie, 14, Cassandra Forget with the SDC, and 14-year-old figure skater Audrey

Piette skating at the Benson Centre. Jason Setnyk Photo

Cornwall man guilty of stolen valour charge

RICHARD MAHONEY

A 45-year-old Cornwall man who falsely

claimed he won the Purple Heart military award

has been sentenced to two years of probation

under the United States Stolen Valour Act.

Randall J. Montour pleaded guilty to falsifying his military discharge certificate, United

States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and

United States Marshal David L. McNulty have

announced.

United States Magistrate Judge Gary L.

Favro also sentenced Montour to 200 hours

of community service and imposed a $10,000

fine.

As part of his guilty plea February 29,

Montour admitted that he falsely altered his

Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active

Duty, Form DD-214, to reflect he received an

honourable discharge from the United States

Air Force and that he earned numerous

decorations, medals, badges, citations or

campaign ribbons, including the Purple Heart.

Military records show, however, that Montour

received a bad conduct discharge from the

Air Force in 2001 and was only awarded the

Air Force Training Ribbon during his time in

service. He is not a Purple Heart recipient.

Montour also admitted that he used his

altered Form DD-214 to purchase Purple Heart

Recipient licence plates from the New York

State Department of Motor Vehicles, which he

then affixed to his vehicle.

Montour also appeared at veterans’ events

wearing an Air Force uniform belonging to a

senior non-commissioned officer, a rank the

defendant did not achieve in the Air Force,

and displaying a ribbon stack depicting many

decorations, medals, badges, citations or campaign ribbons that he did not earn, including

the Purple Heart.

“More choice and convenience”

RICHARD MAHONEY

The province has announced that, “As the

next step in the government’s plan to give

people in Ontario more choice and convenience,” licenced grocery stores will be able to

order ready-to-drink beverages and large beer

pack sizes starting July 18.

This new timeline accelerates the first

phase of the government’s plan to expand alcohol sales to grocery, convenience and big-box

stores by allowing the 450 grocery stores that

can now sell beer, cider or wine to sell them

once they arrive in store, rather than August 1.

“Our government is keeping our promise to

give people in Ontario choice and convenience

while supporting Ontario-made beverage producers across the province, including the

Ontario businesses that produce more than 80

per cent of the ready-to-drink beverages sold

here in our province,” said Peter Bethlenfalvy,

Minister of Finance. “This is an important

milestone for grocery retailers and consumers

alike as we continue our work modernizing

Ontario’s alcohol marketplace.”

By the end of October, as part of the government’s plan to expand alcohol sales that

was originally announced in May, every convenience, grocery and big-box store in Ontario will

be able to sell beer, cider, wine and ready-todrink alcoholic beverages.

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Awards presented, ambulances purchased, budget target set by Cornwall council

JASON SETNYK

Members of Cornwall City Council met

July 9 for their regular biweekly meeting.

Here are some key highlights. from the

meeting.

2024 Ontario Winter Games Legacy

Award Presentation

The 2024 Ontario Winter Games

(OWG) Legacy Awards were presented to

Leo Logan Currier and Siri Neville. Logan,

a graduate of La Citadelle, is an accomplished athlete in baseball, basketball,

badminton, golf, and volleyball. He will pursue a Bachelor of Commerce and Finance

degree at Ottawa University. Siri, also

from La Citadelle, is a versatile athlete

involved in volleyball, basketball, track

and field, soccer, and badminton. She

will study Kinesiology at McGill University

with aspirations for a graduate degree in

medicine or physiotherapy. These awards,

established to support the development

of amateur athletes in Ontario, recognize

students who have demonstrated athletic excellence, leadership, and community

involvement. Each recipient receives a

bursary of $1,500.

Joint Tender for Winter Highway

Coarse Salt

Council approved a joint tender for

the supply and delivery of winter highway

coarse salt to Cargill Salt, for 890,880 for

the first year.

Purchase of Three Ambulances for

Paramedic Services

Council approved the purchase of three

new ambulances from Crestline Coach

Limited at a cost of $881,900.87, funded through the Land Ambulance Reserve.

This decision responds to the need for reliable fleet resources due to supply-chain

issues that have extended the service life

of existing ambulances beyond their maximum reliable expectancy.

Specialized & On-Demand Transit

Scheduling Software

Council awarded Spare Labs

Incorporated the contract for specialized,

on-demand transit scheduling software

for $440,700. This new software will

enhance Cornwall Transit’s operational efficiency and customer experience,

enabling better scheduling, reminders,

and real-time updates for users.

Climate Lens and Human Rights

Lens in Reports

Council approved the addition of a

“Climate Action Plan Alignment” section

in all future Council reports to ensure

decisions align with the City’s Climate

Action Plan. However, the proposed

Human Rights Lens was not recommended for inclusion due to the complexity and confidentiality of related matters.

Instead, staff will continue emphasizing

community and quality of life benefits in

their reports.

Guindon Park Beach Property

Ownership

A memo provided information on the

land ownership for the proposed beach

improvements in Guindon Park. The area

is owned by Ontario Power Generation

(OPG) and has been used as a public park

under a license agreement with the City

since 1976. The agreement, set to expire

in 2027, can be extended for another

ten years. The City has contacted OPG

for support “in principle” for the beach

improvement project.

Height and Parking Restrictions

Council received a report outlining

the need for a comprehensive study on

removing parking minimums and height

restrictions for new developments. The

study will consider environmental, social,

and infrastructure impacts. Due to staffing shortages, a consulting firm will be

retained to conduct the study, with funding to be included in the 2025 Municipal

Budget Submission.

Non-Compliant Generators Inquiry

Council requested a report detailing

the purchase and installation years of

non-compliant generators and when the

latest TSSA generator standards came

into effect. This follows a previous report

indicating the need for upgrades to bring

the generators into compliance.

4% Budget Goal Post

After considerable debate between a

4% and a 3% increase, council ultimately

voted in favor of a 4% goal. This objective

serves as a directive for the city administration and is not the final increase

number.

City Renews Lease Agreement with

Colts

Council passed several by-laws, including a by-law to renew the lease agreement

with the Cornwall Colts Hockey Club to

use the Civic Complex, Ed Lumley Arena,

and Benson Centre for the 2024-2027

hockey seasons. The new three-year

agreement ends in March 2027.

The next regular Cornwall City Council

Meeting is August 13.

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CCH earns Exemplary

Standing award

Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) has

been awarded with Exemplary Standing by

Accreditation Canada for the second consecutive time.

Patients seeking care at CCH “can rest

assured they are receiving healthcare of the

highest quality and safety, benchmarked

against nationally recognized standards,”

said Jeanette Despatie, CCH’s President

and Chief Executive Officer. “This achievement reflects the remarkable dedication of

our teams, including staff, physicians, and

volunteers, who continuously strive to deliver exceptional patient-centred care for our

community.”

  Accreditation Canada is a non-profit,

independent organization which assesses healthcare facilities across the country

against a set of national quality and safety standards. Exemplary Standing is the

highest standing awarded by Accreditation

Canada, reserved only for those who exceed

the fundamental accreditation requirements.

Surveyors from Accreditation Canada travelled to CCH in May to conduct a thorough

on-site evaluation over several days. They

visited multiple departments, shadowed

staff and physicians during patient and client

care, reviewed hospital documentation, and

interviewed a wide range of staff, physicians,

patients, clients, families, caregivers, volunteers, and community partners.

The surveyors concluded that CCH is

meeting 100% of Required Organizational

Practices and more than 99% of all other

criteria, exceeding the basic requirements

to become accredited and demonstrating

excellence in providing the safest and highest quality care.

This recognition marks CCH’s second

consecutive Exemplary Standing from

Accreditation Canada, with the hospital previously achieving this status in 2019. Despite

a few challenges since then, such as the

COVID-19 pandemic and a cyber incident,

CCH has continued to innovate and excel,

maintaining its Exemplary Standing and

surpassing even more standards today, the

hospital says.

“Receiving Exemplary Standing once

again highlights the exceptional efforts of

our staff and the high-quality care we provide,” said Despatie. “We remain focused

on continuous improvement and innovation,

guided by our Strategic Plan, to ensure that

our community always receives the best and

safest healthcare possible.”

CCH staff celebrate recognition by Accreditation Canada. CCH Photo

“Different” Lancaster Masons get a

break from South Glengarry Township

RICHARD MAHONEY

“We want to be different,” remarks

Paul Syrduk in reference to the Lancaster

Masonic Lodge’s plan to erect a new hall.

While many other organizations have

been shuttering their meeting places, the

Masons in Lancaster are proceeding with

the construction of a new lodge on Maple

Street. It will cost about $125,000 to

replace the former lodge, which no longer meets the needs of the 58-member

order. The former hall, which was once a

hotel, was bought back in 1902, recalls

Syrduk, the Masons’ lawyer. The lodge

has generated revenues from the sale of

the former hall.

“We have a nest egg,” says Syrduk,

however, the group is still seeking out

other sources of funding. An application

has been filed for a federal grant that

would cover costs to ensure the one-storey structure will be accessible.

Once the exact nature of the new

building has been determined, the lodge

can apply for a construction permit.

South Glengarry Township plans to

give the organization a break.

The township had told the organization that water and sewer service

hookup fees and a water meter would

cost $11,331. However, at the last council meeting, members expressed support

for a request from Syrduk that the fees be

waived. The municipality’s assistance will

help the lodge to continue its 150-yearold tradition of giving back to the community, Syrduk told council.

“With the help of the township we have

already been able to jump many hurdles

in the past year to get to where we are in

a position to obtain a building permit and

construct the building,” he wrote in his

submission to council. The waiver would

be “a further giant leap in reaching our

goal.”

The first meeting of Lancaster Lodge

was held September 12, 1868 in the village of Kirktown, now South Lancaster.

The occupations of original members

included a cross-section of the community including railway conductor, station master, railway agent, purser, baker,

two doctors, cabinet maker, accountant,

blacksmith,  watchmaker, tank house

operator, merchants, hotel keepers,

cheese maker, eight yeomen, (farmers)

and several who listed themselves as

“gentlemen.”

4 charged after stolen trucks recovered

Four minors have been charged after

Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry detachment

officers and members of the East Region

Highway Safety Division of the Ontario Provincial

Police recovered two stolen vehicles from the

Greater Toronto Area July 10.

Shortly before 7 a.m. July 10 an officer

located two 2022 Ford pick-up trucks at a service centre on Highway 401 in South Stormont

Township.

Three youths were taken into custody, but

one of the vehicles fled the scene. An SD&G

OPP member located the pick-up a short time

later in a ditch. Officers engaged in a short

foot pursuit before taking the fourth youth into

custody.

A 16-year-old from Innisfill and a 17-year-old

from Etobicoke are charged with possession of

property obtained by crime.

A 15-year-old from Etobicoke is charged with

possession of property obtained by crime and

theft of a vehicle.

A 16-year-old from Toronto is charged with

dangerous operation, flight from a peace officer, theft of a vehicle, possession of property

obtained by crime over $5,000, failure to comply

with release order, failure to remain at the scene

of a collision and driving without a licence.

Chapel Road closed for the summer

South Glengarry Township has posted a

notice that from mid-July until late October,

there will be a road closure on Chapel Road so

essential concrete repairs, overlay, and expansion joint modifications can be carried out on

the bridge.

During this period, a traffic detour will be

in place to ensure everyone’s safety and to

facilitate the necessary construction work.

Motorists are asked to plan their routes accordingly and allow for extra travel time if their commute typically passes through this area.

Lang, McGillis eye warden’s post

South Stormont Mayor Bryan McGillis and

South Glengarry Deputy Mayor Martin Lang

announced at Monday’s council meeting

their interest in becoming the new warden of

Stormont-Dundas-Glengarry united counties.

McGillis had also put his name forward for

the position in 2024, when North Glengarry

Mayor Jamie MacDonald was named head of

county council.

-- Jason Setnyk

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High-flying success on national stage

Members of a Cornwall-based Sky Studios

Fitness team shone at the National Pole and

Aerial Championships, after advancing from

a regional competition.

At the regional level, the studio garnered

four top three placements. Amy Malyon

was second in Masters Aerial Hoop, Anne

Lalonde was second in Masters Pole Sport,

Tracy Jans placed second in Aerial Hoop

Semi-Pro while Angele Ledoux finished third

in Pole Art 1.

On the national stage, Anne Lalonde was

second in Masters Pole Sport, Tracy Jans

second in Aerial Hoop Semi-Pro and Amy

Malyon third in Masters Aerial Hoop.

Adding to the studio’s success, two of

Sky Studios’ coaches had the privilege of

bringing their expertise and insight to the

judging panel. Tracy Jans, the owner of Sky

Studios Fitness, expressed her elation. “We

love supporting our students in their aerial

journeys, and love being part of such amazing events. I am beyond proud of the team

who went to each competition, and proud

to be part of the event while on the judging

panel.”

”Beyond their competitive endeavours,

Sky Studios Fitness is ingrained in the

aerial  community, fostering a supportive

environment where students can thrive and

pursue their passion for aerial arts,“the studio says.

An integral part of this community

engagement is the studio’s annual showcases, where students have the opportunity to

demonstrate their progress and skills to their

families and friends. This year’s showcase

will be held in October.

Members of Sky Studios Fitness celebrate their success at the Canadian Pole and Aerial

Championship Competition. Submitted Photo

JASON SETNYK

Downtown Cornwall came alive July 11 with

the \"Stroll The Streets\" event offering fun and

philanthropy after the rain from the remnants

of Hurricane Beryl cleared in the afternoon.

Over 60 businesses participated with enticing

sales and promotions. Attendees enjoyed live

music at various locations, with performances by Keegan Larose, Jason and Andre

and The Pickheads. 

The highlight was the $4,000 Mega Raffle,

supporting Carefor Hospice Cornwall.

Nancy Vigeant, event organizer and owner

of Carrots N Dates, shared her inspiration. \"I

grew up in Belle River where they did something similar. It's a fun event that happens

every summer. There is a gap in events over

the summer, and I thought, why not have Stroll

the Streets in downtown Cornwall?\"

JASON SETNYK PHOTOS

Strolling the streets, filling a gap

Jean Courdille

(Hospice

Volunteer), Sarah

Delves (Cornwall

Tourism), Haleema

Chaudhry (SDC),

Chloe Bazinet

(SDC) selling raffle

tickets next to the

Cornwall Square

parking garage.

(above) Kastners General Manager

Burton Girling and Owner Ahron Lang

participated in Stroll the Streets.

(at left) Pommier sales associate

Cheyanne Wensink, owner Andre

Pommier, and sales associate Amy

Kuhn participated in Stroll the Streets.

(above) Event organizer and Carrots N

Dates owner Nancy Vigeant and

lackey Cory McLaughlin.

(above) ) Black River Ink

owner Bianka Emmell and

volunteer Madison McLeod

participated in Stroll the Streets.

(at left) Mayor Justin Towndale

and Fantasy Realm owner Randy

Sauve enjoying the latest Seaway

News at Stroll the Streets.

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Unless you have been away from planet

Earth lately, you do not need to be reminded

that the city of Cornwall’s communication

department has been the subject of heated

debate over the last few months.

Back in April, some council members’

pulses raced when they learned that the city

had paid $101,700 under a non-competitive

procurement deal to the Ottawa-based firm

of Winston Wilmont. Why couldn’t a local be

hired to do PR? The firm’s hefty bill also raised

eyebrows.

Then at the June 25 meeting, the draft communications policy was justifiably trashed when

members learned that the administration was

effectively trying to muzzle elected officials.

“This policy applies to all City of Cornwall

employees, elected officials, and representatives,” the document reads. “Prior to speaking

with media, all requests and comments should

be coordinated with the Communications

Manager and communications team.”

Before opting to send the policy back to the

drawing board, members pointed out that the

proposed restrictions would jeopardize freedom

of speech, delay the dissemination of information and undermine members’ credibility.

As Councillor Claude McIntosh, a former

daily newspaper reporter, noted, the press

does not to wait days to get the facts on a fire

or a watermain break.

Plus, he said, nothing creates suspicions

like a terse “No comment” from a politician.

The integrity of council members takes a

beating when city managers obviously believe

elected representatives should not be able to

freely speak their minds.

The stated goals of the contentious guidelines are “To ensure effective and consistent

communication with the media and the public, maintaining the City’s commitment to

transparency, accountability, and community

engagement.”

But, as the policy’s most vociferous critic

pointed out, it smacks of Big Brother -- the evil

character in the dystopian world of “Oceania,”

not the silly TV show. 

While acknowledging the administration wanted to “streamline the message,”  Councillor Dean Hollingsworth said it

was akin to something out of George Orwell’s

1984. “The last time I checked, the Canadian

Charter of Rights and Freedoms expressly says

we have the right to expression. It’s literally

embedded in our constitution,” he stated.

Councillor Elaine MacDonald said the draft

ought to be totally scrapped, not tweaked.

Attitude at city hall must also be refreshed,

she contended. “Too often, the administration

is treating us like rubber stamps instead of

decision-makers,” she complained, adding that

the administration wanted to have “absolute

control over what is being said on behalf of the

municipality.” But it is taking too long to share

some simple facts, such as how the city was

helping people deal with extreme heat.

The hope is that “gaps” in the system could

be filled once a communications manager joins

city hall staff, CEO Mathieu Fleury told council.

Most large organizations have a mechanism to ensure that “everyone is on the same

page” before public statements are made. But

the restrictions contained in the city’s draft

communication rules are extremely tight and

heavy-handed.

For example, the policy stipulates, “All

media requests are to be submitted to [email protected]. Requests submitted through any other channels will be deemed

unofficial and may not be responded to.”

Nostalgia alert: These limitations make one

long for the good old days when a citizen or a

reporter could walk into a town hall, and talk

directly with the mayor or an employee and

get information directly from the people who

ought to know what was going on, without being

filtered.

But those days are long gone. Corporate

“brands” are vital, public perception is crucial,

talking points must be massaged.

In the Cornwall draft policy, there is an

underlying and unspoken fear that a council member may go rogue, make an honest,

spontaneous comment, become a loose

cannon and dare to deviate from the script.

Rules on dealing with the media, and

a social media policy are part of the city’s

ongoing efforts to support its “vision of

being a diverse and progressive community,

ensuring residents and partners are well-informed and engaged.”

However, it does not help the city’s

image when elected officials feel they are

being silenced and being cut out of the decision-making process.

Council members are, ostensibly, the

bosses at city hall. They were elected to

represent residents and ultimately have the

final say on what actions the city takes.

The heated debate over PR shows that

relations between some elected representatives and certain city managers are

strained to say the least. It is not a good

look. 

Fighting over communications

is not a good look for Cornwall

Vote for forced water meters

The Editor,

I totally oppose John Kelly’s stance. (Letters

to The Editor, “Vote against forced water

meters,” July 3).

I am all in for metered water and unfortunately to get that is by forcing it on people.  

For the sake of the planet and what we leave

behind for future generations, people need to

be forced to do the right thing and the only

way to get them to do that is to hit them in

the wallet. We have all witnessed terrible water

wastage as people leave sprinklers on all night,

half-hour showers, toilets not repaired properly

so water is constantly running and numerous

other fashions of water loss.

Currently single people, many on fixed

incomes, who use little water, can pay the same

as a family with children and a pool, etc. And

people who try to conserve water, again can end

up paying the same as extreme water wasters.

With meters you pay what you use. I’m all for it!!

Peter McArthur, Cornwall

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What’s on tap today?

Inflation, staff shortages and COVID have

caused many problems for restaurant operators. As this week’s illustration shows, a

few eating places have gone to a one-option

menu for each day of the week.

Before we go any further, let’s examine

what Mike’s Restaurant was offering to

diners driving by on Hwy. 31. The day after

Monday, “TOPLESS TUESDAYS,”  there

might have been a long line of men at the

door. I think they might have been disappointed that the male waiters would serve them

open-faced sandwiches.

Having single-offerings specials on various days of the week has lots of potential.

In Newfoundland (and Labrador) the seafood

restaurants on Tuesdays, the offering could

be turbot. On the rest of the week: mackerel

on Monday, whitefish on Wednesday, trout

on Thursday, flounder on Friday, salmon on

Saturday and sunfish on Sundays.

Only during a leap year, the menu for special days could be as follows: eel on Easter

Sunday, coho on Christmas Day, rainbow

trout on Remembrance Day, artichokes on

April Fool’s Day (fooled you! Artichokes aren’t

a species of

fish), beluga

served in a

cardboard box

for Boxing Day,

and carp on

Canada Day.

For the

newly proclaimed

Columnist

Appreciation

Day, a variety of

fishes could be

on the menu:

crappie (if you

don’t like his

or her writing),

clownfish if you

find her content amusing,

or flying fish since I often write about flying in

gliders, jets, airliners, blimps and seaplanes.

To the aviation enthusiast, an airport restaurant could offer to waive landing fees to

those who fly in. If you arrived in a Martin

Mars, your meal was free. Tuesday’s aircraft

could be a North American Aviation B-45

Tornado. On Wednesday your type would

have to be a Westland Wyvern. A Twin Otter

would pay the bill on any. A Fairey Fulmar

would do on Fridays.

O n a ny

Saturday a

Starfighter

would do, and

after church

on Sunday,

taxi in in your

Supermarine

Spitfire.

If a restaurant were in a

car manufacturing city such as

Oshawa, Detroit

or Wolfsburg, a

discount could

be offered if the

diner arrived

in the following vehicle.

Monday:

Mercury, Mazda, Morris, or Mitsubishi.

Tuesday: Toyota, Tercel or Triumph. On

Wednesday, have your Wolseley pull your

big Winnebago trailer in, but you may have

trouble finding a place to park. Thursday:

Tesla, Tornado or Tiguan. Friday: Ford, Fiat,

Firenze, or a classy Fleetwood. On Saturday,

your ride could be a Saturn, Saab or Seville.

Sunday’s free meal would be earned by a

Saturn, Singer (not the sewing machine

kind), Studebaker or a Spanish Seat.

EACH DAY, A SPECIAL – Check out the sign for each

day’s offering. (Photo by Nick Wolochatiuk)

We are here to assist you

As your Member of Provincial Parliament

for Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry, my

team and I are dedicated to assisting you with

various provincial government services. My

office is always here to help navigate Ontario’s

jurisdictional matters. Here’s an example of

how our office has helped a constituent.

Let’s call the constituent “James.” James

visited our office in a bit of a panic. He needed his birth certificate urgently to apply for

a passport for an upcoming family vacation.

Without it, his plans to travel with his wife

and children were in jeopardy. James was

understandably stressed, but our team quickly guided him through the process, ensuring

all paperwork was submitted promptly. James

desperately needed his birth certificate fast,

so he expedited the application. Within five

business days, James had his birth certificate in hand, ready to finalize his passport

application and enjoy a well-deserved holiday

with his family. We collaborate closely with

the MP’s office, and after James received his

birth certificate, he successfully renewed his

passport through their assistance.

From assisting seniors with healthcare

programs like the Trillium Drug Program and

the Senior Dental Program, to helping anyone

navigate provincial paperwork we handle a

wide array of requests. We also advocate on

behalf of constituents dealing with the Family

Responsibility Office or workplace safety

issues with WSIB.

Navigating government bureaucracy can

be daunting, but my team and I are committed to making it as smooth as possible for

you. Whether you’re a longtime resident or

new to our community, if you have questions

or need assistance with provincial services,

don’t hesitate to reach out. My office is your

resource for getting things done efficiently

and effectively.

Jobless numbers on the rise

The number of jobless people in Eastern

Ontario has been climbing since last year,

according to Statistics Canada.

The unemployment rate in this region is

now 5.8 per cent, up from 5.6 per cent in

June and from 3.8 per cent at this time last

year.

The number of people in Cornwall,

Stor mont-Dundas-Glengar r y and

Prescott-Russell receiving employment insurance benefits has increased from 3,170

(2,470 males, 700 females) in March of

2023 to 3,460 (2,650 males, 810 males) in

March of this year, according to figures compiled by the Eastern Ontario Training Board.

Males aged 25 to 54 represent the bulk

of EI recipients – 1,520 in March of this year,

compared to 1,380 last year. Among males,

the 55-plus group accounted for 810 recipients, up from 790 last year. The 15-24 group

experienced an increase from 300 to 320.

Females aged 25 to 54 represent 490 of

all EI recipients, up from 400 in 2023.

In the 55-plus group, the number

declined from 260 to 250, while in the 15

to 24 demographic, the number rose from

40 to 70.

In a move to provide more equitable

and accessible service, SDG Library

has eliminated overdue library fines

as of June 25, 2024. Past fines have

been forgiven.

SDG Library joins over 100 libraries

across Ontario alone in transitioning

to a fine-free system. Library fines

can be a significant expense to those

with low or no income and cause people to stop using the library.

The decision was made by the SDG

Library Board in June’s meeting. With

the elimination of fines, SDG Library

hopes to reduce barriers and welcome people back to the library.

“The decision from our Board

means more people across SDG

Counties will have access to reading

and educational materials, with no

fines restricting their ability to read,

watch, or listen to the items in our

collection,” said Rebecca Luck, director of library services. “A big thank

you goes out to staff and the Board

for their vision of a fines-free library

system.”

SDG Library encompasses 15 library branches and three express depots across the Stormont, Dundas,

and Glengarry Counties.

An exception to the fines-free movement is inter-library loan materials,

which are materials borrowed from

other libraries in Ontario. Fees for

lost and damaged items will also remain in effect.

Anyone with existing fines will have

the amount removed from their account. In 2022, SDG Library removed

late fines from its children’s material.

Although the change means no late

fines will be accrued, the Library asks

that items be returned on time so

that others may enjoy them as well.

Reminders by email and/or phone

will continue to be sent to borrowers.

From 2018 to 2023, fines accounted for less than 1 per cent of SDG

Library’s budget. The Ontario Library

Association estimates that for every

$5.00 collected in fines, the cost to

an organization could be as much as

$5.95. This is a combination of time

spent between a frontline Library

staff member and a library user, communications, and staff time to collect

and complete deposits.

Get to know

Nolan Quinn

3 Minutes with the MPP

MPP FOR STORMONT, DUNDAS

& SOUTH GLENGARRY

Nick Wolochatiuk

DANCES

WITH WORDS

[email protected]

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Cooper Marsh conservation area reopens

The Raisin Region Conservation Authority’s

Cooper Marsh Conservation Area is fully

reopening after the completion of extensive

repairs to the 673-acre marsh’s system of

ringed dykes thanks to provincial funding

secured by Ducks Unlimited Canada.

“We are incredibly grateful for our decades-long partnership with DUC,” says

Jacques Massie, Vice-Chair of the RRCA’s

Board of Directors. “We are thrilled to reopen

the complete 12-kilometre nature trail system to visitors, where they will be able to see

DUC’s reconstruction work to keep Cooper

Marsh flourishing for decades to come.”

Work to repair and strengthen the berms

began in fall 2022 with the financial support

of Ontario’s Ministry of the Environment,

Conservation and Parks through the Wetlands

Conservation Partner Program (WCPP).

“Cooper Marsh is a one-of-a-kind jewel. It’s

an important site for waterfowl and provides

habitat for so many other species, including

several threatened wildlife species,” says

Marie-Paule Godin, DUC’s manager of provincial operations for Ontario. “Beyond the

provision of critical wildlife habitat, it is the

perfect setting for attracting and educating

people about the value of wetlands. Our longtime partnership at Cooper Marsh with the

RRCA and this recent restoration project are

success stories we’re quite proud of.”  

Thirty years ago, the area now known as

Cooper Marsh consisted of dry, unproductive

farmland that flooded occasionally. As the

RRCA acquired the land for conservation, a

partnership with DUC was formed to construct

a system of dykes and pumps to manage and

maintain water levels to create what became

part of a provincially significant coastal wetland, a haven for wildlife, and an eco-tourism

destination visited annually by over 40,000

people.

Learn more about Ducks Unlimited

Canada at ducks.ca or by email at ontario@

ducks.ca. For information on Cooper Marsh

Conservation Area visit rrca.on.ca/Cooper

Marsh, call 613-938-3611 or e-mail info@

rrca.on.ca

From left: Pete Sabourin, RRCA Field Operations Team Lead, Lisa Van De Ligt, RRCA

Communications and Stewardship Team Lead, Michael Lazaris, Constituency Assistant

for MPP Nolan Quinn, Jacques Massie, RRCA Vice-Chair, Brendan Jacobs, RRCA

Stewardship Specialist, Marie-Paule Godin, DUC Manager of Provincial Operations for

Ontario, and Meredith Meeker, DUC Conservation Programs Specialist.  RRCA Photo

Asylum seekers must move by July 31

RICHARD MAHONEY

The 537 asylum seekers living at

the Dev Hotel and Conference Centre in

Cornwall will have to move out by the end

of the month after Immigration, Refugees

and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) confirmed

that its contract with the former Nav Centre

will expire July 31.

Service organizations have been scrambling to try to find housing for the asylum

claimants since the news was confirmed

last week.

Of the 527 people staying at the Dev

Centre, 220 are currently employed while

33 have been granted asylum.

With the current lack of housing in

Cornwall, it is assumed many individuals

and

families will have to leave the area in

hopes of finding appropriate and affordable housing and employment.

Since September of 2022, IRCC has

provided temporary accommodations at

the Cornwall hotel for asylum claimants

entering Canada.

The federal department notes in a statement that, “This was initially implemented

as an extraordinary measure during the

pandemic for asylum claimants without a

suitable quarantine plan. However, it has

continued due to housing shortages and

affordability challenges.”

IRCC says it is doing its best to mitigate

the risk of claimants being unable to find

housing “through intensive ongoing case

management with claimants.”

IRCC staff, the DEV Centre, provincially

funded organizations and City of Cornwall

officials are working closely with residents

to assist them with securing housing as

they transition to independent living.

Should anyone be in need of accommodation following the closure of the site,

IRCC will offer transfers to another location within Ontario. At this stage, it is not

known how many of the 537 residents will

require a transfer, as significant efforts are

being made to connect them to housing in

the area. It is also important to note that

many have secured employment locally,

IRCC says.

Cornwall saw a total of 1,879 asylum claimant arrivals in 2022 and 2023.

Asylum claimants now account for

approximately two per cent of Cornwall’s

population, according to the city’s web

page.

45th annual Great Raisin River Footrace

A record field of 200 athletes is

expected for the highly anticipated 45th

Annual Great Raisin River Footrace August

11 at the picturesque Williamstown

Fairgrounds.

This cherished event invites runners

and walkers of all ages and abilities to

lace up their sneakers and embark on an

unforgettable journey through scenic backcountry roads that embrace the beauty of

the Raisin River.

The run will take place rain or shine.

Each runner will save $20 by registering

before August 1.

There is only room for 15 day-of registrations so don’t be disappointed and register

today.

Bib pickup and registration will be held

from 7 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.

The kids fun 150-metre dash goes at

8:15 a.m. with the 11-km run starting at

8:30 a.m. and the five-kilometre course

kicking off at 8:35 a.m. 

All profits from the event will support

Beyond 21, a non-profit organization in

Cornwall, that offers a heavily subsidized

day program for adults with developmental

disabilities.

Beyond 21 provides a wide range of

programs that enrich social relationships,

foster physical health, create handson learning opportunities, and promote

self-confidence for individuals who may not

otherwise have those opportunities.

Although the race promotes fun first

and every runner receives a medal, there

are several awards up for grabs:

Ed Whitlock Trophy: Fastest 5K (male

and female); Tom Longboat Trophy: Fastest

11K (male and female);  Richard Jarvo

Memorial Trophy: Fastest 5K (male, 19 and

under); Kathrine Switzer Trophy: Fastest

5K (female, 19 and under); Age Category

Awards: Top male and female per 10-year

age categories.

Following the run, participants are

encouraged to enjoy the Williamstown Fair,

with the day pass each runner will receive.

For more information, visit beyond21.

org/events or contact Hannah Pearson at

[email protected]

Crash Course

rocks beer garden

JASON SETNYK

Despite the scorching heat, downtown Cornwall’s Pitt Street Beer Garden

was bumping with music July 13, as

Crash Course took the stage. The band,

consisting of four high school teachers,

played a diverse mix of alternative rock,

roots rock, and country, putting their

unique spin on classic and contemporary

songs.

Fans gathered to enjoy refreshing

drinks, and lively music, undeterred by

the weather. “We wanted to bring people

downtown and show residents that downtown could be a fun place to be,” said

event co-organizer Stacia Carlton. Looking

ahead, the Pitt Street Beer Garden will

host Nick Seguin July 20 and Nate Hardy

July 27. Each event will run from 1 p.m.

to 4 p.m. There will be three more events

in August and one more in September.

Crash Course played ‘90s music at the

Pitt Street Beer Garden.   Jason Setnyk Photo

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World’s best comes to the Games

The heavy events, where athletes wow

the audience with their skill and strength,

will be even more exciting at this year’s

75th edition of the Glengarry Highland

Games.

Strongmen from around the world descend upon Maxville for the 43rd Scottish

Heavy Events World Championships to be

held August 3 starting at 9 a.m. The ten

invited professionals include entries from

Canada, USA, Belgium, the Czech Republic

and of course, Scotland. World Champion

John Van Beuren from the USA will be

looking to add a third straight title. All of

these athletes are at their peak form and

will be looking to set more world records

in the hammer, the Braemer stone, weight

for distance and the 56-pound weight over

bar. This year’s final Challenge Caber will

be a not-to-miss event as athletes put on

an impressive display of power and agility.

Friday at 8 a.m. amateur heavyweight

competitors from across Glengarry start

off a full day of this fan favourite. At 10

a.m., the 11 professional women show

that they also excel in this sport when

Susan Lajoie, former Games and Canadian

Champion from Nova Scotia, will be back to

compete against last year’s winner Morgan

Palmer from New York State and former

winner Elizabeth (MacDonald) King. At 1

p.m., be prepared to be impressed when

the Masters Division take place with local

favourites Jason Baines from Dalkeith

and Lee MacKinnon from Lancaster back

to compete against recent champions,

Kevin Robinson from New Brunswick and

Danny Frame from Nova Scotia. As Games

Heavy Events Director Tammy MacSweyn

says,”This year’s heavy events have a

strong field of past Games, National and

World Champions and we are hoping for

some pretty big throws and seeing some

world records smashed at our event, and of

course, good weather and lots of sunshine

would help.”

The Scottish Heavy Events World

Championships began with David Webster,

OBE, who was a familiar face at the Games

for his visits where he provided the colour commentary for the heavy events in

his entertaining Scottish brogue. Webster

had a vision of spreading heavy athletics around the world to promote not only

athletics from Scottish games but all of

Highland games held anywhere. To do this,

personally invited athletes came together

to compete at the first championships in

1980 and from there the Scottish Heavy

Athletics World Championships have

sprung with many world records being set.

Twenty athletes from all corners of the

world are now among the legends who have

claimed the title “Scottish Heavy Athletics

World Champion.” World’s Championships

co-Director Bill Crawford explains, ”David’s

vision was to grow the level of competition

in heavy events by holding the World’s in different countries around the globe. We have

met competitors at other games who have

told us about Maxville and its rich and long

history and we are thrilled to come to the

Glengarry Highland Games and continue

David’s work.”

More details at glengarryhighlandgames.com

Heavyweight competitors combine power

with agility. Submitted photo

JASON SETNYK

The Cornwall Public Library recently

hosted its “Cartooning for Big Kids” workshop, welcoming participants aged 14 and

up to explore the basics of cartooning. The

event, led by artist, cartoonist, and Cornwall

Public Library Community Engagement

Coordinator Frank Burelle, (pictured) aimed

to accommodate both beginners and

experienced artists looking to try a new

style. “I start with the basics. Super simple

stuff, and I walk them through the drawings

step by step,” said Burelle. “As the session

progresses, I like to keep it dynamic with

a lot of back and forth, so we often end

up drawing things I hadn’t thought of. It’s

fun.” Burelle tailored the workshop to various skill levels, allowing rookies to keep it

simple while giving experienced artists the

freedom to modify their drawings. “What I

hope they take away from the session is

more faith in their skills as cartoonists and

a deeper appreciation of the art itself,”

Burelle added.

Teens get creative at cartooning workshop

Were you at the first Games?

Were you among the nearly 10,000

people who converged on Maxville for the

first Glengarry Highland Games in 1948?

Do you know someone who was there? The

Games organizers would like to salute those

people with a token of their attendance.

If you register at [email protected] with your name and contact

info (email, phone number) before July 26

you will be added to those who were there at

the beginning. 

In 1948 the organizers had hoped for a

few thousand in their attempt to revitalize the

Scottish traditions and sports in Glengarry.

The grounds were overflowing with people,

the vendors were quickly sold out, and villagers and local farmers handed out food and

water. The pipers and dancers performed

surrounded by swarms of people vying to get

a good view. When Prime Minister William

Lyon MacKenzie King’s car entered the field

it could hardly make progress through the

throngs. And the event has been a resounding success ever since.

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.

C

ornwall Comfort Quilts is a local group of

volunteers who donate their skills and time

to make quilts that are given free of charge

in Cornwall and our surrounding Counties, to folks

who are undergoing or have undergone cancer

treatments. Since 2018, over 160 quilts on average

have been given out each year, with 179 having

been handed out in 2023.

This donation will fund two rolls or warm batting

that would generate 50 quilts plus and used to

purchase quality cotton fabrics for the quilt tops.

Cornwall Comfort Quilts Donation—Laurie LaBeouf and Janice Valade

accept a cheque from Kin Robin Mcintosh.

Cystic Fibrosis Canada — Kin Ray Eady, Kin Cairo McDowell,

Kinette and CF representative Kim Baird, Kin Robin McIntosh and

Kin Gary Viscount at the cheque presentation.

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ystic Fibrosis Canada is a national charitable not-for-profit corporation established in 1960. Cystic Fibrosis Canada’s

mandate is to help individuals with cystic

fibrosis, principally by funding cystic fibrosis

research and care. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the

most common fatal genetic disease affecting Canadian children and young adults.

At present, there is no cure.

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Passenger elevator still down…

food hall restaurants and seating

Did you know that the Cornwall

Square passenger elevator continues to be

“out of service” as the Schindler Elevator

team await the replacement parts to arrive

and install? The Schindler Elevator service people have pointed out to me that one

of the biggest contributors to the negative

impact on the elevator “slippers” are the

hits from motorized scooters to the doors

and the elevator cabin interior that jostle

the scooters and put them out of kilter causing them to wear faster. Another contributing factor is kids jumping up and down or

shoving each other from side to side in the

elevator cab while in motion. Aside from the

external forces at play against the proper

functioning of the passenger elevator is its

age and the normal wear and tear from daily

use. We at Cornwall Square are hopeful

that the repair will be done by the end of this

week, and we are appreciative of our customers’ patience during this most annoying

time.

Did you know that customers appear to

be paying attention to the FOOD HALL seating area rules that came into play 2 weeks

ago citing that the FOOD HALL seating

area was dedicated for use by customers

of the FOOD HALL restaurants to ensure

that they have a place to sit to eat their

meal at any point during the day? The practice of people bringing food from outside

the mall, people simply sitting in the FOOD

HALL and not patronizing the FOOD HALL

restaurants  and people utilizing the FOOD

HALL seating area as their personal living

room, office or recreational centre is being

discouraged in order to provide the restaurant customers with a place to sit and enjoy

the meal they just purchased from one of

those FOOD HALL restaurants.

You need to know that the Chicken

Garden restaurant continues to serve more

and more customers as people seem to be

pleased with their menu. Kabir and his team

have been a welcome addition to our great

group of FOOD HALL restaurants with Tim

Hortons, Cedars, Wok Express, Juntos,

Daily Chuck, the Upper Vault and Sip N’

Scoop, all ready to meet customers’ food

and beverage needs.

Did you know that the Cornwall Square

leasing team has been busy responding to

inquiries from potential new tenants and

there could be an announcement shortly as

the original interest translates into lease

agreements? Stay tuned for more news/

Can you believe the Corus Radiothon

in support of the Cornwall Community

Hospital is just a little over five weeks away

here at Cornwall Square August 22? This

year’s fundraiser is to upgrade the quality of

the existing lighting in the hospital’s ORs.

Let there be light, better light, maximum

light.

“Shop Cornwall, shop indoors, shop

The Square!”

Leo Doucet

NEWS FROM

THE SQUARE

Biscuits Leclerc in Cornwall celebrated its fifth anniversary July 6. Pictured here are

owner Denis Leclerc, Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry MPP Nolan Quinn, and Plant

Manager Neil DePass. “I was truly impressed by their world-class manufacturing

standards and grateful to have such a thriving business right here in our region,” said

Quinn, who had the opportunity to tour the facility. Submitted Photo

Shannon Ferguson recently attended the

Keith Urban concert at the 2024 NASCAR

Chicago Street Race (for which her

company FanSaves was partnered). July 7,

Keith Urban joined Shannon for a video

selfie during his performance, as seen in

this screenshot. Keith Urban is a four-time

Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum

country musician.

110 LIMIT ON 401

Motorists can legally go a little faster

on a section of Highway 401 now that the

province has increased the speed limit

permanently from 100 km/h to 110 km/h

on a 107-kilomere section of the highway

between Highway 16, near Prescott, to the

Quebec border. The limit has also been

raised to 110 on Highway 416 from Highway

401 to Ottawa.

Ontario Senior Games

Cornwall will host the 2024 Senior Games for regional competition, including SDSG,

Prescott Russell, and Akwesasne, August 15, for the first time since 2013. There are 11

games taking place, with eight taking place at the Benson Centre. The city recently agreed

to waive all rental and service fees was passed by Council.

Jane in Bonville says that she is sad to

say she may have to move to who knows

where. Why? One simple reason. “I have a

long driveway and cannot find a person or

company to plow it. Everyone complains

about having no money, but there you have

it. Been here for 26 years. My house is for

sale now.” 

A reader says, “Been receiving a lot of

strange phone calls lately, with different numbers, that have no one talking on the other

end. Just silence. Sometimes you can hear

a radio in the background. We don’t answer

and let the call go to voicemail. Weird or

what?”

Caller would like to give a big thumbs up

to Brian Burgess. He’s a volunteer at Tim

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He goes around each day picking up garbage

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ACROSS

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5. Circle portions

9. Noah’s number

12. Onion’s cousin

13. Dancer’s jump

14. Game official,

for short

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48. Cereal grain

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individual

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6. Convert,

as coupons

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8. Snoop

9. Scout unit

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20. Knock on ____

21. Leather punch

22. Third letter

27. Performs

28. Cruel

30. Well-being

32. Morning-moisture

unit

33. Time division

34. Remove moisture

36. Most tardy

38. Chinese mammal

39. Spoken

40. Put in secret

writing

44. Go marketing

45. Recedes,

as a tide

47. What person?

49. Have being

50. Brand-____

PUZZLE NO. 244. Copyright © 2023, Penny Press. Crossword puzzle answers use American spelling

ARIES: You may need to speak up to

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You might even consider returning to

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your priorities and feel happy again.

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while shopping. You’ll be able to resolve

conflicts easily.

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at work or home. You must pay attention

to every detail to keep everyone happy,

even if you’re on vacation.

LIBRA: You’ll be in the spotlight this

week. People will be interested in everything you say, and you’ll feel proud. Expect applause!

SCORPIO: You’ll spend some of the

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a family member. This will improve your

quality of life and environment.

SAGITTARIUS: You’ll travel far to join

your family on a holiday that will meet

your expectations. You won’t compromise on anything to maximize your free

time.

CAPRICORN: Although RSVPs to an activity have been slow, everyone will

show up. Summer might even inspire

you to start a new career.

AQUARIUS: You’ll be in the mood for

partying and having fun instead of working. You’ll be promoted, which will make

you very happy. You’ll enjoy your holidays to the fullest.

PISCES: You’ll have a lot to do this week,

yet some things may seem confusing.

Take some time to think before you

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Silk and Safari Aerial Adventure in South

Africa to support Baldwin House

JASON SETNYK

Suspended gracefully from a tree, the silhouette of a female athlete performs aerial

silks amidst the breathtaking backdrop of

South Africa. The dry, sun-baked landscape

stretches out beneath her, dotted with the

silhouettes of lions, elephants, zebras, and

giraffes—oh my. This captivating scene is

the essence of the Skydancer Aerial Silks

Retreat, an experience that blends the thrill

of aerial artistry with the raw beauty of the

African wilderness.

Shannon Champagne, owner of Lil’ Pole

Fitness in Cornwall, is offering a $150 discount for the upcoming Skydancer Aerial

Silks Retreat, set to take place October 2-9

in South Africa. All money raised from the bidding for this discount will be donated directly

to Baldwin House, which provides safe shelter and support services for women escaping

domestic violence and human trafficking.

“I was a counsellor at Baldwin House

for years before, and I know firsthand how

hard (executive director) Debbie (Fortier)

and her team work around the clock. For the

residents there or even callers... they are

their first sign of hope out of a horrible situation,” she said.

Champagne’s inspiration for this initiative

stems from her personal experience with the

retreat. “It was a trip of a lifetime! Working

closely with Gabriela Sissons, we made this

donation happen. I made great memories

and friends. I recommend this trip to everyone! And it’s also a great trip for spouses

and friends to come along!”

she said.

The retreat will give participants an

unforgettable experience. “Expect close

encounters with all animals and expect to be

blown away by how beautiful the animals and

the souls of the people working with them

are. It will be truly a humbling experience,”

Champagne said.

Champagne’s perspective on fitness has

evolved over the years, focusing more on

experiences than competitions. “I’ve done

years of competitions and judging. I have my

first-place trophies. Travelling the world while

working your passion with the most amazing

people is the best trophy,” she concluded.

Tickets for the fundraiser are available for

$2 each or $5 for three tickets. To purchase,

you can send an EMT to mbh@baldwinhouse.

ca with “tickets” in the memo, and your name

will be added to the draw. Alternatively, you

can visit A Lil’ Pole Fitness directly to buy

your tickets in person.

Shannon Champagne standing beside an elephant during the first Skydancer Aerial Silks

Retreat. Submitted Photo

Teens take spotlight at workshop

JASON SETNYK

The Social Development Council of

Cornwall and Area kicked off its free Youth

Musical Theatre Dance Workshops last week

at the Benson Centre. “We are offering free

youth dance workshops from the ages of

11 to 17,” says workshop leader by Mariela

Maxwell. “It’s something for kids to do that’s

free, and that gets them active and more in

the community.”

The workshops, funded by the City of

Cornwall’s Building Safer Communities Fund,

incorporate musical theatre, which combines

acting and high-energy dance. “Musical

theatre is a little bit of acting,” Maxwell

explained. “It focuses on expression and

emotions like most dance moves but adds

more of the acting aspect.” The next session

is July 22. Participants must arrive ten minutes before 6 p.m., bring dance or running

shoes and a reusable water bottle. No registration is required.

Dancer, actor, and artist Mariela Maxwell

leads a dance theatre workshop lesson.

Jason Setnyk Photo

Friends Forever

“Friends forever” is more than an

expression for two former Cornwall

residents. Geraldine Lauzon shared these

photos of Donna (Shennett) Bookout, of

Lunenburg, and Julie (Theriault) Ryckman,

of Ottawa. The black and white photo

that was taken about 35 years ago when

Donna, who was then 11, dressed up

her cat, Sparkles, as a baby, much to the

delight of her best friend Julie, who was

then 9. The more recent photo shows

Donna (right) and Julie re-enacting that

scene, with a doll version of Sparkles.

They got together recently

to celebrate Donna’s recovery from surgery. “They had

a special bond,” Geraldine

Lauzon said of the women

who were neighbours on

Hillcrest Avenue. “They never

lost contact during all those

years.”

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Roger Roy

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Roger Roy on Tuesday, July

2nd, 2024 at the age of 80.

Beloved husband of Della Cousineau. Loving father of Michelle Webster, Laurie Roy

(Duane Turner) and Julie Davies. Proud grandfather of Devon, late Mo, Max, Shane,

Cody, Ashley, Jessica, Eizabeth and Keith. Roger will be missed by his sisters Laura

Roy, Yvette Field his brother Phil, and many nieces, nephews and friends from the

Cornwall Legion. Predeceased by his brothers Pierre, René, Maurice, Léo and his

parents Aurèle & Laurienne Roy (née Caron).

A Chapel Memorial Service will be celebrated in the Chapel of Wilson Funeral

Home, 822 Pitt Street, Cornwall, on Tuesday, July 23rd, at 11 am. Family will receive

condolences prior to the Service from 10 am.

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CADIEUX, Serge

Passed away on Wednesday July 3, 2024 at the age of 50 years.

Dear son of Jacqueline (née Amyotte) Cadieux and the late Hubert Cadieux.

Cherished stepson to Arlene (née Swiatkowski) Cadieux. Brother of Lise

(née Cadieux) Cassels (Robert), Meaghan Bazil (Chris Flaro) and Derek Bazil

(Allison). Serge is survived by nieces and nephews Lee, Quinn, Carter and

Maxime. He is sadly missed by many cousins, aunts and uncles.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of M. John Sullivan Funeral

Home, 341 Pitt Street (across from city hall) Cornwall (613-938-1039). A

private family service will be held at a later date. As expressions of sympathy,

memorial donations to the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention or to

the Canadian Mental Health Association would be appreciated by the family.

Condolences may be left at ww.mjohnsullivanfuneralhome.com

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SULLIVAN

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Claude Gratton

It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Claude Gratton at

the Cornwall Community Hospital on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at the age of 68. Beloved

husband of Jo-Ann Ferguson Gratton. Loving father of: Gabriel Gratton (Johanne

Delves), Marjorie Ferguson-Gratton (Norm Denney), Rachel Eamer (Daylin Logan)

and Michelle Gratton (Jamie Barkley). Cherished grandfather to: Rachel, John,

Jonah, Alexiane, Caleb, Hayden and Jensen. Treasured brother to: Denise Nutting

and Nicole Lalonde (Rick). Claude is predeceased by his parents David and Murielle

(née Labelle) Gratton; his brothers: Guy Gratton (Gisele) and Gilles Gratton (Diane);

and his sisters: Lise Montgomery and Joanne Beriault (late Daniel). He will be

dearly missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and the whole Ferguson family.

In keeping with Claude’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Gathering will be

held at Lahaie & Sullivan Cornwall Funeral Homes, West Branch, 20 Seventh Street

West, (613-932-8482) on Saturday August 17, 2024 between the hours of 9:00AM

and 11:30AM. As expressions of sympathy, Memorial Donations to the Kidney

Foundation or to an Animal Rescue of your choice would be appreciated by the

family. Messages of Condolence may be left at www.dignitymemorial.ca.

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WOLLINGER, Helen

Passed away suddenly at her home on July 3, 2024 at the age of 88 years.

Beloved wife of the late Wally (Florne) Wollinger. Loving mother of Tony

Wollinger (late Suzette, née Villeneuve), Alois “Al” Wollinger, Barbara

Wollinger, Barry Wollinger (Felecia), Pamela Wollinger and Karl Wollinger.

Cherished grandmother of Erin, Emily (Chris Kalapati), Adam (Stephanie),

Sage, Jacob and Chen and great-grandmother of Dayton, Colton and Ryker.

Survived by her brother Paul Cormier (Patricia). Predeceased by her

parents Gordon and Cecelia (née Hubley) Cormier and by two sisters, Joan

Dwyer and Lillian Knapp. Family will be in attendance at M. John Sullivan

Funeral Home, 341 Pitt Street (across from city hall), Cornwall (613-938-

1039) on Monday July 22, 2024 from 1 p.m. until time of service. Service of

Remembrance will be held in the Chapel of the funeral home at 3 p.m. As

expression of sympathy, Memorial Donations to the Children’s Treatment

Centre would be appreciated by the family. Messages of condolence may be

left at mjohnsullivanfuneralhome.com

M. JOHN

SULLIVAN

613-938-1039

30866

Lillian Fraser

1934 - 2024

With a heavy heart and great sadness, we announce the passing of Lillian

Fraser (nee Coleman) on Friday, July 12, 2024 at the age of 90.

Beloved wife of the late Vincent Fraser. Sister of Verna McDermid (Ronnie).

Lillian will be missed by her nieces, nephews and many friends.

Predeceased by her parents Frederick & Violet Coleman (nee Colbran) and her

brothers Linden Coleman, Kenneth Coleman and Robert Coleman.

A Graveside Committal will take place at North Branch Cemetery in

Martintown, on Friday, July 19, 2024 at 1 pm. As expression of sympathy,

donation to Canadian National Institute for the Blind will be appreciated by

the family.

30915

SALON FUNÉRAIRE

& CENTRE

BOULERICE

A division of Munro & Morris

Funeral Homes Ltd.

Une division du Salons

Funéraires Munro & Morris

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Meilleur accès au dépistage du cancer

Les gens de la   région qui n’ont pas

de fournisseur de soins primaires auront

dorénavant meilleur accès au dépistage du

cancer.

Le Bureau de santé de l’est de l’Ontario (BSEO) annonce son partenariat avec

le Programme régional de cancérologie de

Champlain.

Grâce à cette nouvelle initiative, les

résidents admissibles qui n’ont pas de

fournisseur de soins primaires (médecin

de famille ou infirmière praticienne) pourront prendre rendez-vous pour obtenir un

dépistage du cancer du col de l’utérus, du

sein, du colon ou du poumon.

Le dépistage du cancer est essentiel

à la détection précoce et au traitement du

cancer ou des changements précancéreux,

car le traitement est plus efficace lorsque la

maladie est détectée à un stade précoce. 

Selon le Dr Paul Roumeliotis, Médecin

hygiéniste du BSEO, ce partenariat pourrait

permettre d’améliorer les faibles taux de

dépistage du cancer dans les comtés de

l’Est de la province et la forte proportion de

résidents qui n’ont pas de fournisseur de

soins primaires. “Le dépistage du cancer est

important pour tout le monde, Il peut sauver

des vies et éliminer la souffrance. Un accès

équitable aux programmes de dépistage est

une priorité de santé publique”, déclare le Dr

Roumeliotis. “Nous sommes ravis d’établir

un partenariat avec le Programme régional de cancérologie de Champlain pour que

nos résidents aient un meilleur accès au

dépistage du cancer.” 

Les résidents de la région du BSEO qui

n’ont pas de fournisseur de soins primaires

peuvent prendre rendez-vous en ligne (lien

disponible en anglais seulement pour le

moment) pour une consultation téléphonique

avec une infirmière praticienne qui évaluera

s’ils sont admissibles au dépistage du cancer. Les résidents admissibles seront ensuite

référés ou recevront un rendez-vous pour un

dépistage et/ou des tests plus approfondis,

notamment une mammographie, un test

immunochimique fécal (TIF), une coloscopie ou un dépistage pulmonaire. À partir de

l’automne, des tests Pap seront également

offerts dans certaines cliniques du BSEO aux

résidents admissibles au programme. Tous

les dépistages sont gratuits. 

Le dépistage du cancer est essentiel

à la détection précoce et au traitement du

cancer ou des changements précancéreux,

car le traitement est plus efficace lorsque la

maladie est détectée à un stade précoce. 

Les résidents qui ont besoin d’aide pour

prendre rendez-vous en ligne peuvent contacter le BSEO au 613-933-1375 ou 1-800-267-

7120. Les résidents qui ont un fournisseur de

soins primaires ne sont pas admissibles au

programme mais ils sont encouragés à discuter avec lui ou elle du dépistage du cancer.

Il est important de noter que le dépistage

du cancer est destiné aux personnes qui ne

présentent pas de symptômes. L’objectif du

dépistage est de détecter le cancer tôt, avant

que n’apparaissent les symptômes. Les personnes symptomatiques devraient consulter

immédiatement un médecin en passant chez

leur fournisseur de soins, dans une clinique

sans rendez-vous ou à l’Urgence.

Pour de plus amples renseignements consultez le site www.bseo.ca/pourundepistage 

L’Hôpital communautaire de Cornwall

obtient le niveau d’agrément le plus élevé

L’Hôpital communautaire de Cornwall

(HCC) est fier d’annoncer qu’Agrément

Canada lui a accordé l’agrément avec

mention d’honneur pour la deuxième fois

consécutive.

Agrément Canada est un organisme

sans but lucratif et indépendant qui évalue

la conformité des établissements de santé

du pays par rapport à une série de normes

de qualité et de sécurité nationales. Le

statut “Mention d’honneur” est le niveau de

reconnaissance le plus élevé accordé par

cet organisme. Il n’est réservé qu’aux établissements qui dépassent les exigences

d’agrément de base.

Des visiteurs d’Agrément Canada se

sont rendus à l’HCC en mai pour procéder

à une évaluation rigoureuse sur les lieux,

laquelle a duré plusieurs jours. Ils ont visité

un grand nombre de services, ont observé

des membres du personnel et médecins

pendant qu’ils prodiguaient des soins

aux patients et aux clients, ont passé en

revue la documentation de l’hôpital et ont

interrogé de nombreux membres du personnel, médecins, patients, clients, familles,

proches aidants, bénévoles et partenaires

communautaires.

Les visiteurs ont conclu que l’HCC

respectait 100 % des critères en matière

de pratiques organisationnelles et plus de

99 % des autres critères, et qu’il dépassait

ainsi les exigences de base à satisfaire

pour obtenir l’agrément et qu’il faisait preuve d’excellence en dispensant les soins les

plus sûrs et de la plus haute qualité.

“Les patients et les clients qui viennent à

l’Hôpital communautaire de Cornwall pour y

obtenir des soins peuvent avoir l’assurance

qu’ils reçoivent les soins les plus sûrs et de

la plus haute qualité évalués par rapport à

des normes reconnues à l’échelle nationale,

affirme Jeanette Despatie, présidente et directrice générale de l’HCC. Cette réalisation

témoigne de l’engagement remarquable de

nos équipes, y compris le personnel, les

médecins et les bénévoles, qui travaillent

sans relâche pour prodiguer d’excellents

soins axés sur le patient aux membres de

notre communauté.”

Il s’agit de la deuxième fois consécutive

que l’HCC se voit accorder l’agrément avec

mention d’honneur par Agrément Canada,

ayant obtenu cette marque de reconnaissance en 2019. Malgré certaines difficultés depuis lors, comme la pandémie de

COVID-19 et un cyberincident, l’HCC a continué à innover et à exceller, a de nouveau

obtenu la mention d’honneur et a, cette fois,

largement dépassé un nombre encore plus

important de normes.

“Le fait d’avoir reçu l’agrément avec

mention d’honneur met encore une fois en

évidence les efforts exceptionnels de notre

personnel et la qualité des soins que nous

fournissons, ajoute Jeanette Despatie. Nous

continuons à mettre l’accent sur l’amélioration continue et l’innovation, guidés par

notre Plan stratégique, pour nous assurer

que la communauté reçoit toujours les soins

de santé les plus sûrs et de la meilleure

qualité possible.”

Le Conseil scolaire de district catholique

de l’Est ontarien (CSDCEO ) est fier d’annoncer que 28 de ses écoles ont obtenu la certification nationale ÉcoÉcoles pour l’année

2023-2024.

Encore une fois cette année, c’est avec

beaucoup de volonté et d’engagement que

les écoles ont réussi à obtenir leur certification ÉcoÉcoles ou un sceau de participation.

Elles ont trouvé, chacune à leur façon, des

moyens de changer le monde, un geste à

la fois.

“Concrètement, cette année, 58% de nos

écoles sont certifiées depuis 5 ans et plus;

les écoles ont donné 8 507 heures d’apprentissage en plein air;  850 élèves ont fait partie d’une ÉcoÉquipe; 26 tonnes de CO2e ont

été séquestrées grâce aux activités de verdissement des cours d’école et nos écoles

ont détourné des sites d’enfouissement 2

542  kilos de déchets,” selon le CSDCEO.

Les élèves développent leurs

compétences écocitoyennes et soutiennent

l’atteinte des objectifs du développement

durable en participant au programme

ÉcoÉcoles. ÉcoÉcoles Canada est un programme de certification pour les écoles de

la maternelle à la 12e année qui favorise

l’apprentissage environnemental et l’action

climatique.

Le programme de certification est lié

aux programmes d’études et appuie les

communautés scolaires dans l’évaluation,

le suivi et la célébration de l’excellence

environnementale.

“Quel bel effort collectif, tous ensemble pour notre environnement! J’aimerais

féliciter les élèves et les membres du personnel qui, fidèles au thème systémique du

CSDCEO, partent en mission et continuent

à poser des gestes, à l’école et à la maison, afin de faire une différence au niveau

environnemental. Sachez que votre passion,

votre créativité, et votre résilience sont une

source d’inspiration pour toutes les communautés du CSDCEO,” Lyne Racine, directrice de l’éducation et secrétaire, a dit.  

28 écoles du CSDCEO certifiées ÉcoÉcoles

Les écoles ont trouvé des moyens de

changer le monde, un geste à la fois.

Photo CSDCEO

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LE MERCREDI, 17 JUILLET, 2024 | VOL. 15, NUMÉRO 15 | WWW.CORNWALLSEAWAYNEWS.COM

SEAWAY COMMUNITY EVENTS

TRANSITION DEADLINE: if you joined the

Cornwall Newcomers Club in 2020 or earlier,

you are eligible to join the Cornwall Newcomers

Alumnae Club before August 19th. If interested, email [email protected]

CORNWALL PENTECOSTAL CHURCH

PRESENTS \"THE GATHERING\" on Sat. Aug.

10 from 3-6 pm. Music, hot dogs, chips, cookies, water, face painting for the kids.  All Free

& all welcome.

THE SEAWAY STRINGS invites experienced

fiddlers to join us for another year of fun playing Scottish, Irish, and Old Time music Thurs.

from 1-3pm at the Seaway Senior Citizens

Club, 506 Pitt St. Info: Rick at

613-932-2872.

WADDINGTON SUMMER CONCERT

SERIES: July 19th, Double Axel:  6:30 to 9:30

back by popular demand, we present everyone's favorite group! Alex, Rob and Frank have

been making music together since 1971.  They

love what they do and it shows.  All Concerts

are Free but donations are gratefully

accepted.  Island View Park, at the foot of

Main St. on the St Lawrence River – US side

across from Morrisburg.  Come Rain or Shine

and Bring a Chair. 

SPAGHETTI   FUNDRAISER:   on the last

Friday of the month. The next fundraiser will

be on July 26th at Knights of Columbus, 205

Amelia St. (downstairs) from 11:30am-1 pm

and  4-6:30 pm.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN GARDENING?

Do you like sharing ideas, and talking all

things gardens with like minded people?

Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just

starting out why not join us and sign up at our

next meeting August 13th at Ste. Therese

Church Hall (1304 St. Liseux St.). Info: [email protected] or visit our

Facebook page

THE EASTERN ONTARIO OLD PAPER

SHOW   will be held on   Sept. 14 from

10am-3pm. at Wall St. United Church,

Gymnasium in Brockville. Vintage postcards,

postal history, stamps and related books for

sale. Free admission. Info: 613-345-7598 or

[email protected]

CORNWALL SENIOR CITIZENS' BRIDGE

CLUB (age 50+) invites you to play Duplicate

Bridge on Monday and Friday afternoons

12:30pm at the Benson Center. ACBL sanctioned Club. Info: Lorna at 613-931-1283.

CORNWALL NEW HORIZONS BAND

Beginner classes Mondays; Intermediate

classes Tuesdays; Band rehearsals

Thursdays. Classes are 3:30-4:30pm band is

3:30-5pm, arrive 15 minutes early to set up.

St. Felix de Valois church hall. Info: [email protected].

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.

The “Homeschool Sports Club” just ended its inaugural 2024 spring season. The participants enjoyed playing six weeks of baseball followed by six weeks of soccer. Thanks to the

generous support of the St. Francis de Sales CWL and Knights of Columbus council, the club was able to purchase the necessary sports equipment and also award the children for

their enthusiastic participation during an end-of-year celebration in a park. Many friendships were forged and good times were had. See you next year. submitted photo

COMMUNITY

MATTERS

Local News, Local Stories,

Local People.

Monday to Friday 5:30pm,

6pm, 10pm & 10:30pm

Program Schedule

for the week of

JULY 22 - 28

SATURDAY

JULY 20

- SUNDAY

JULY 21

Avonmore Fair

30571

Entertainment, inflatables,

rock climbing, carnival games,

animals and so much more.

FREE PARKING ON GROUNDS

16301 Fairview Drive, Avonmore, just off Cty. Road 43.

visit www.avonmorefair.ca

Schedule subject to change.

PER PERSON PER DAY - INCLUDES ACCESS

TO ALL ENTERTAINMENT, INFLATABLES

AND ROCK CLIMBING

$

15

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SEAWAY COMMUNITY EVENTS

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 205 Amelia St.

(downstairs). Wings & Things every Thursday

from 4:30-8pm. Take-out available.

PARKINSON AWARENESS & ACTION for

Cornwall & Area support group meeting on the

third (3rd) Wednesday of every month. We

meet on the lower floor of Chartwell Retirement

Residence on 4th St, and McConnell at 1pm.

People with Parkinson, care providers and

support people are welcome. Info: Tom at

613.363.7375 or email tom.olien01@gmail.

com

THE 50+ COMMUNITY CLUB HOSTING ITS

MONTHLY REGULAR EUCHRE on Sat. July 20,

2024 St. Matthews Church, 15 Memorial

Square, Ingleside.  12 noon start. Cash prizes, Door Prize, Snacks available.  Info Betty

613-984-1431.

SEAWAY TOASTMASTERS CLUB is a supportive public speaking group with a focus on

personal growth. Join us every second and

fourth Tuesday, at the Cornwall Public Library,

at 6:15pm. Meeting at 6:30 sharp. Info:

Nathalee Leblanc 613-302-9658 or [email protected].

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS   \"Seniors &

Friends\" Wednesday Lunches from

11:30am-1pm, 205 Amelia St. (downstairs).

Take-out available. 613-932-7600.

CORNWALL COMFORT QUILTS are handmade for and given to cancer patients. Info:

Janice 613-936-1951.

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 MORE EVENTS ON PGS. 22 & 23

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BR 297 Ladies'

Auxiliary Monthly Breakfast for 2024. Second

Sunday of the month. Dates are: August 11th,

September 15th, October 13th, November

17th, and December 22nd. Ann Primeau

(Pres.)

ST. LAWRENCE SENIORS BINGO at ANAF

Mondays and Thursdays. Doors open at

10am. Bingo starts at 12pm. Call 613-936-

6060 to reserve. Non members are

welcome.

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

SEAWAY WINDS CONCERT BAND invites

musicians who play an instrument at an intermediate level to join us. Rehearsals every

Wednesday, 6:45pm to 8:45pm at St-Felix de

Valois Catholic Church, 620 Glengarry Blvd,

Cornwall.  Ralph Bough at 613-362-4881.

BEREAVED FAMILIES OF ONTARIO South

Eastern Region. Open and share group sessions 6pm on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of

each month in the Starbrite Centre, located at

343 Pitt St. Info: 613-936-7470.

BINGO AT THE CCÉC Come play every

Monday at 6pm. Doors open at 4pm. NO

RESERVATION. Meet us at CCÉC 146b avenue

Chevrier, Cornwall.

Join CKON Radio in Celebrating their

40TH ANNIVERSARY

with the return of the

Door Prizes

Best Dressed Contest

Dance Contests

Saturday, August 3

2:00-6:00pm

Akwesasne Mohawk

Casino Resort

in the Winter Ballroom

30759

Sock Hop

Bertrand Wealth Management Group

613-933-9194 | [email protected]

29829

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SEAWAY

COMMUNITY

ST. LAWRENCE SEAWAY STAMP CLUB

EVENTS

meets August 20th  (every 3rd Tuesday of the

month) at Cornwall Public Library, 2nd floor

from 6:30-8:30 pm. 

CORNWALL ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION

regular fun dart games every Mon.& Tues at

1pm. Everyone welcome. Info: 613

931-1815

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Fish and Chips.

Every Friday from 4:30-6:30pm. Take out or

eat in. Order: 613-933-2362.

JULY CEILIDHS: Join us every Tuesday

evening in July at 7 pm for toe tapping

Ceilidhs at the Glengarry Celtic Music

Hall of Fame in Williamstown.

Refreshments will be served.

SEAWAY FIBROMYALGIA GROUP Aqua

Fitness Group @Cornwall Aquatic Center

every Tuesday & Friday from 12pm-1pm.

Info: Denise 613-662-5003; Theresa

613-662-8713 seawayfmgroup@gmail.

com

Looking

Back

Ask a

CURATOR

CORNWALL COMMUNITY MUSEUM / MUSÉE COMMUNAUTAIRE DE CORNWALL

Do you know that several aspects of the

Canal, including both entrances, are still

intact?

Eleven miles of rapids was a formidable

obstacle to river navigation. As noted in the

City’s Waterfront Master Plan, completion of

the Cornwall Canal in 1843 provided lake vessels with an 11.5 mile waterway containing

seven locks, measuring 200 ft. by 55 ft. by 9

ft. deep to bypass the Long Sault rapids.

Around 1888-89, with the expansion of the

Canadian Canal system, new larger locks

were built at Wood’s Creek (Lock 18) and Pine

Grove (Lock 19).

This early Seaway era aerial photo of the

Lock 15-17 area has been labelled for clarity.

Parts of this area are now occupied by the

Legion Ball Diamonds, the Point Maligne

(homeless encampment) Park and the leased

land housing two storage tanks for ice melter

west of the Harbour and remains of the

Canada Mill.

The photo doesn't show all of Potash Point

/ Little Point Maligne, but a large chunk of it

(left of the photo) was removed and relocated

at the former bay in the Augustus/Pitt Street

area of the former shoreline to improve the

river flow after the St. Lawrence Seaway and

Power Project Inundation Day in 1958. The

shaved land is now part of the fill on which

the Cornwall Civic Complex sits. The head

race / aqueduct along Race Street was

filled in during 1964, greatly improving the

view and the aroma from the stagnant

water. In 1873, the portion of historic

Gladstone south of Montreal Road was

annexed to Cornwall to expand our industrial base. William Mattice (after whom the

nearby park is named), owned Gladstone

(the East gore between Marlborough and

McConnell). Mattice obtained permission to

create the raceway (highlighted area), drawing water from the canal to power additional

industry. He also developed the western

gore (Cumberland to Brookdale) in which

are found a handful of residential

subdivisions.

Don Smith is Curator / Manager of the

Cornwall Community Museum. The

unlabelled photo was found online and

believed to have been taken by photojournalist Marcel Quenneville.

Cornwall’s Historic Canal

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Cornwall Kinsmen

FARMERS’ MARKET

A Celebration of Local Food

EVERY SUNDAY

10am-2pm until October 27th

St. Lawrence College, 2 St. Lawrence Drive.

TUESDAYS 6:30

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SEAWAY

COMMUNITY

EVENTS

To book your yard garage sale ad email:

[email protected] or

call 613-933-0014 ext 7258

Word ads cost $11+tax per week and

can be paid by cash or credit card.

YARD SALES

THIS WEEKEND

YARD SALE on Sat. July 20th from 8 am

– 2 pm at 2201 Concorde Ave. Rain date

– July 21st.

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE at Woodland

Court, 2155 Tollgate Road West, on July

20th from 8 am – 2 pm. Multiple vendors,

Venus flytrap, strawberry cookies, artwork,

birdhouses and much more. Rain or shine.

Avonmore Fair July 19, 20 and 21

The annual Avonmore Fair is set for

July 20 and 21, with the July 19 Barn

Dance in the Superstructure starting

at 8 p.m. with “Whiskey Brooks” as

an opening act for local favourites

“The County Lads.”

Check out www.avonmorefair.ca for

more information.

Saturday starts off with breakfast

and the Dairy Calf Rally starting at

10 a.m. The Baby Show will take

place in North Stormont Place at

10:30 with registration starting at

10 am. Beginning at noon, the

Western Horse Show will take place. 

The Exhibition Hall will be open

both days, displaying children's art

work, flower arrangements, field

crops, photography and baking.

There will be Air Bounce Inflatables,

a petting zoo, children's agricultural  area, butterfly house building, a

rock-climbing wall and a Canadian

Museum of Agriculture display.

On the Super Structure Stage there

will be shows, including Eco Fauna

Zoo, starting at 10 a.m. Saturday.

The musical entertainment will start

at 12:30 with the MacCulloch

Dancers followed by the official

opening and at 2 p.m. by the

MacLeod Fiddlers, at 4 p.m.

Stewart's Glen will take the stage.

The first Avonmore Fair Trivia Night

begins at 7 p.m. 

In North Stormont Place the hall

will be open for lunch, and the hospitality area will be open from 11 a.m.

to 3 p.m. both days.

Sunday at 9:30 a.m., a musical

worship service with Rev. and the

Choir Boys will take place, along with

the beef calf show and the open beef

show. There will be a car show from

10 to 4, children's Fun Run at 10:30,

Hilltop Canine Agility Dog Show at 11

and 1. At noon, the Canadian Pony

Club Eastwind Branch Prince Phillip

Games starts; 2:30 the Nation Valley

Ranch Vaulting Show takes place.

Rusted Bucket Band performs at

noon. The 2:15 Children's Talent

Show sets up a performance by Ercia

Brighthill.

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:

[email protected].

SEAWAY SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB 506

Pitt St. offers guitar lessons, jamming sessions, chair yoga, fitness classes, bid

euchre, canasta, crafts, quilting, choir,

darts and more. Call 932-4969 for more

info.

CORNWALL TOWNSHIP LIONS CLUB

BONVILLE Breakfast every Sunday 8-noon.

Info: Roly 613-932-9396.

ARE YOU AGED 55+? Join us in our activities!   Bid Euchre, Fast Crib, Grandma

Bingo, Knitting / crocheting for our community, Friday lunches, Hall rental no alcohol. The Cornwall Senior Citizens Club welcomes you. For info. on activities,

membership, and hall rentals, visit 119 Pitt

St. Cornwall, ON or call 613-861-2573.

WING NIGHT at ANAF 14 Marlborough

every Wed. starting at 5pm with music from

5-9 pm. Fun darts Sunday and Thursday nights

7-10 pm. Info:  613-938-5020.

RADIO BINGO!

613-575-2100 / 613-575-2101

Cards are available at Akwesasne Duty Free Tobacco,

A’thre’s Convenience Store, East Island Convenience, Express Gas,

Hummingbird Gifts & Tobacco, and Jocks Quickstop

CKON Radio Bingo

Tuesday July 23, 2024

Special Christmas

In July Bingo

Quickies will pay out $200 Am Each

Games 1-6 wil pay out

$1000 Am Each

The jackpot will be a

Coverall for $5000 Am

There is no Game 8 the Half Sheets

are extra jackpot Cards

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Now accepting online reservations

Patio reservations will open up each day at 9:30 pm depending on weather

20176 County Rd 2, South Glengarry (Next to Mac’s Marina)

JULY

20

JULY

27

AUG

3

AUG

15

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Jeff Waters

Solo

TBA

Ryan

McGillis

Dan Allaire

Comedy

8:00 – 10:00 pm

No cover

8:00 – 10:00 pm

No cover

8:00 – 10:00 pm

No cover

Show at 8:00 pm

$20/Ticket

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