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and encourage each other. In these troubled times, it’s more important than ever for the community to support and encourage local merchants all over the city.”

After Dec. 22, Shoppers have until Dec. 31 to submit their BINGO card for a chance to win a Grand Prize, the “Discover Downtown Package.” The BINGO card does not have to be completed to enter, but each sticker will count as another chance to win the Grand Prize.

The Grand Prize includes: One night stay at Chesley’s Inn • Dinner at Schnitzels European Flavours • An escape room experience at Rush Hour Escapes • Breakfast at Spinners

Diner • $120.00 to be spent at any business in the Downtown BIA Par ticipating downtown businesses include: Cailuan Gallery, Schnitzels European Flavours, Fantasy Realm, Love and Lee, Studio 101, Pommier Jewellers, The Squire Shop, DG Vintage, Pure Organic Spa, Edward’s Bistro, Dreamland, Fairy Sweet, Kid’s Korner, Truffles Burger bar/ Table 21, The Happy Popcorn Co., Echo Trends, Melody Music Centre, Life’s Little Pleasures, Kings and Little Ones, and Alpin’s Interiors.

“This is a creative solution to create interest in shopping downtown,” said Greg Pietersma, Executive Director of the Cornwall Chamber of Commerce. “What’ I’m most excited about is that merchants have come together in a creative way to respond to the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic.”

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CORNWALL, Ontario – The annual Shop the Blocks event is back today, Tuesday, Nov. 17, but instead of being just one night, this year’s event spans five weeks.

From Nov. 17 until Dec. 22 holiday shoppers can pick up a BINGO card at participating downtown businesses. Shoppers must then register their BINGO card either online at https://downtowncornwall.com/ or by calling 613-933-4004.

“We look forward to hosting Shop the Blocks in a different way this year,” said Chris Munro of Life’s Little Pleasures, one of the event’s organizers. “This event has been looked forward to year after year & supported by our wonderful community. Our customers & the local business owners have forged great relationships with both each other & their customers & this is a way to celebrate these relationships. Shop the Blocks is an

opportunity to shop, dine & take in new collections, new menus, new art showings etc.

Look forward to seeing you all.”

Every time a shopper makes a purchase at a participating store, they will be given a sticker for their BINGO card. Registered BINGO cards will be entered into weekly draws with prizes provided by the participating businesses.

“Shop the Blocks is dear to our hearts. It gives downtown businesses an opportunity to work as a team,” said Louise BazinetGendron of Studio 101, and another one of the event’s organizers. “Together we are stronger. Together we showcase our beautiful, historic downtown. We support

Rental Licensing survey extended NICK SEEBRUCH

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CORNWALL, Ontario – The City of Cornwall is extending its public survey on the proposed Residential Rental Licensing Program for another week.

The survey will be a part of a broader public engagement effort on behalf of the city to get feedback on the proposed rental licensing program.

The goal of the program is to create a database on Cornwall’s rental housing stock, as well as to help enforce certain residential property standards.

The creation of such a program for the City of Cornwall has gone back several years, with city administration most recently presenting Council with a report on the proposed program in June.

City of Cornwall By-Law Officer Charles Bray told Seaway News that the program could help promote property standards by giving a voice to renters and holding landlords accountable.

“Often when we get a complaint, individuals won’t share all of the information we need them to,” Bray said. “There is always a concern that if they make a complaint, they might be evicted.”

Bray said that most of the property complaints that his office receives over the course of a year come from rental properties.

Additionally, the City feels that a residential rental database would be something that could promote safety in Cornwall. Former Cornwall Fire Services Chief Pierre Voisine

had told Cornwall City Council that without a database of rental properties, his crews were sometimes unaware of how many residential units were at a particular property when they respond to an emergency.

A concern raised by the Cornwall and Area Chamber of Commerce around the program was that of the cost to the public. A report authored by the Chamber based on similar programs in Ottawa and Oshawa estimated that a rental licensing program in Cornwall could cost between $844,900 to $2.25 million per year.

“Our concern is really around understanding what the costs are,” said Greg Pietersma, Executive Director of the Cornwall and Area Chamber of Commerce. “We want to ensure there is enough rental units available for people moving to the area.”

“All costs ultimately end up on the end consumer,” he went on to say. “A lot of landlords don’t take advantage of the opportunity to raise their rents every year, but I have heard that they will to pay the fees.”

The city countered that argument, stating that the program would likely be run through the city’s by-law department, which currently has an annual budget of around $700,000.

“It has never been the intention of the city, nor would we ever be asking for that,” said Cornwall Chief Administrative Officer Maureen Adams of the Chamber’s estimated cost of the rental licensing program.

Adams estimated that the program could cost in the $200,000 range with most of that being covered by the licensing fee structure.

According to the city’s report to Council, a

rental unit fully in compliance with municipal property standards at time of inspection would have a licensing fee of $50. Rental units not in compliance would have 30 days to pay a $100 fee and another $300 fee if they remain non-compliant after that 30 day period.

According to the Chamber’s data, Cornwall has 8,449 rental units across the city.

“If they actually come up with a program that is $50 a year then the cost would be marginal,” said Pietersma, who said that he was told by the City that the program would be entirely supported through these licensing fees. “If that is the case then the cost would not be on the taxpayers, but would ultimately fall on renters.”

Pietersma went on to say that the Chamber did not have a position on the need for the rental database itself, but instead was purely concerned with its cost.

“Anything that concerns the cost of rent is a concern to us,” he said.

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“What we really want is that whatever they decide to do, that it is reflective of what the community needs and what the community wants,” he said. “We think it would be better if the process was restarted.”

Adams said that the ongoing consultation process will take time, and that there will still be more opportunities for members of the public to provide feedback. Once the city has completed the public consultation process, the final vision of the rental licensing program will start to come into better focus.

“We don’t want to put in place something that is overly costly, but something that still meets the needs of being a database, promoting safety and the quality of our housing stock,” said Mark Boileau, Cornwall’s General Manager of Planning, Recreation, and Development.

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In these challenging times, supporting local is more important than ever. Fortunately, in Cornwall, it’s an easy concept to get behind.

From restaurants to retailers and everything in between, Cornwall is home to an amazing mix of businesses standing ready to serve you.

There are a number of initiatives to encourage shopping locally this holiday season, starting with Shop the Blocks in Downtown Cornwall. Pick up your bingo card at one of the 20 participating businesses and shop away for a chance to win weekly prizes! For every spot filled on your bingo card, you earn a shot at winning the grand prize of a Discover Downtown package valued at over $500. The package includes dining and shopping money along with a visit to Rush Hour Escapes and a stay at Chesley’s Inn! For those seeking a safe shopping experience without line-ups, there’s Bring Your Own Bubble (BYOB). Over a dozen retailers have agreed to open beyond their regular hours for private bubble bookings. Enjoy a VIP-style shopping experience – it’s like having the

store to yourself!

You can also learn more about some of our many great businesses with Cornwall Tourism’s #LocalLove Instagram takeover.

Each day, a local business is taking over the Cornwall Tourism account (@cornwalltourism) and sharing stories about what makes their establishment so great. The Shop Local website (ShopCornwallAndArea.ca) is another great resource to learn more about local businesses and the services they offer.

Supporting local also means celebrating your community, and there are a number of events to enjoy this holiday season right in your own backyard.

The annual Santa Claus Parade returns on Saturday, November 28th as a drive-thru event, with motorists passing along a defined route in the Civic Complex parking lot to take in the displays. That will be followed by Holiday Sparkle, a drive-thru light experience at Gray’s Creek running select nights in December. Both events are free however donations are gratefully accepted. Better yet, companies and community groups are encouraged to get involved! Visit holidaysparkle.ca and cornwallsantaclausparade.com to find out how you can contribute to their success. There will be also be fun in store in Lamoureux Park and Guindon Park once the snow arrives, so stay tuned!

You can find out more about these initiatives as well as other business stories and events at ChooseCornwall.ca and CornwallTourism.com.

Members of the Cornwall Legion Branch 297 hold a moment of silence during the Remembrance Day ceremony at the Cornwall Cenotaph on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. (Nick Seebruch/ Seaway News).

Remembrance Day 2020 NICK SEEBRUCH

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CORNWALL, Ontario – This year’s Remembrance Day was different. The COVID19 pandemic has kept people at a distance, but that did not stop the Cornwall Legion Branch 297, or Cornwall residents, from recognizing Canada’s honoured fallen soldiers.

The attendance at this year’s Remembrance Day ceremony at the Cornwall Cenotaph was smaller than in previous years, but the Legion gave it no less effort or care than it has in any other year. There were roughly 50 members of the public present watching the event either in the park around the Cenotaph or across the street.

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“We can’t imagine the scars these soldiers carry inside,” said Cornwall Legion President Marvin Plumadore. “Their memories are something we can never understand. Let us remember them everyday because without them we would not have a present, a past, or a future.”

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CORNWALL, Ontario – On Tuesday, Nov. 10, the City of Cornwall announced that it was ready to begin construction on a new affordable housing unit to be located at the corner of McConnell Ave. and Ninth St. The new project is being funded through a $1,888,455 grant received by the Cornwall and Area Housing Corporation from the province of Ontario’s Social Services Relief Fund (SSRF).

“The City of Cornwall will be providing a significant contribution to this capital project, both financially and administratively,” said Mellissa Morgan, Manager of Social and Housing Services. “Expanding our housing portfolio is the first step to meeting the high demand for both affordable and market units.”

The building site was identified as a high priority location in the City’s Housing Revitalization plan. The City intends to build two buildings on the site, but currently can only afford to proceed with one.

The first building will be five stories with 33 units, 15 per cent will be fully accessible and there will also be 4,100 sq. ft. of commercial space.

In late September, Cornwall City Council received a report on their Housing Revitalization Plan from consulting firm Colliers International.

“The most direct connection between affordable housing and job creation is through the employment opportunities generated by construction and home repair,” reads a statement from Colliers in their report. “There is strong evidence that quality affordable housing also generates improved social and outcomes for low-and-moderate-income households.”

The area highlighted in red on the corner of Ninth St. and McConnell Ave. will be the location of the new affordable housing units.

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CORNWALL, Ontario – On Monday, Nov. 9, Cornwall City Councillor Todd Bennett put forward a motion asking administration for a report on creating an urban campground in Guindon Park.

“I’ve been sitting on this one for almost four years. I know it’s been discussed long before I ever started talking about it,” Bennett said. “I think now is the time to take advantage of this beautiful space that we have that is very underused.”

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for camping, using the past summer as an example which saw beaches and campgrounds in the Cornwall region filled weekend after weekend.

“I camp every year, but I couldn’t camp anywhere, everywhere was full,” said Bennett.

Guindon Park already has a few features and amenities including washrooms, a BMX trail, cross country skiing trails, as well as the bike path.

Development of Guindon Park is a part of the City of Cornwall’s new multi-million dollar Waterfront Development Plan the final draft of which was completed in 2019.

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Bennett raised the idea that any profits made from this campground be used to fund further waterfront development, and idea that was met with a little skepticism from Councillor Claude McIntosh.

“I get nervous when municipalities talk about making a profit. I don’t think there is anything that we operate that makes a profit,” said McIntosh, pointing to the Cornwall Civic Complex as an example.

Council voted in favour of the motion, with Bennett hoping that the report could be finished in time for the 2021-2022 budget planning season.

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I arrived at the USAF base gate an hour before opening time of their museum. To my surprise, more than a dozen cars were already there.

A guy in coveralls opened a side door of the hangar and went in. It wasn’t the much larger entrance door for the public.

Obviously, this was another of the museum staff arriving for work.

My curiosity got the best of me; what was behind this door? As I slipped inside I heard voices coming from the end of the hallway. The aroma of fresh coffee and the buzz of a discussion filled the air. As soon as I was spotted at the door of the

gathering, a firm voice called out, “C’mon in! There’s an empty chair right there.

Help yourself to a coffee.”

Startled, I took ‘my place’ at the table, sat down and listened. Hangar talk bounced around the table. It was the aviation version of Foster Hewitt’s ‘Hot Stove League’ during radio’s ‘Hockey Night in Canada’ broadcasts.

Everyone seemed to have a follow-up response to the ‘been there, done that’ banter the previous person had shared.

Sometimes a question was asked. An answer or an opinion inevitably followed.

Mention was made about some unfamiliar twin-engine cargo aircraft.

“Oh yeah, I think that was the Caribou, or something like that. It had turboprops.”

From the far end of the table a doubting voice quipped, “Not so sure about that…”

This was my opener. I couldn’t resist. I

opened my mouth and intoned, “The DHC-4 Caribou had piston engines. A follow-up design was the DHC-5 Buffalo.

That might be the Canadian one with turboprops, the one you might be thinking of.”

“You sure about that? Which one did the army get a whole bunch of?”

“Yes, I’m fairly sure. I’ve flown in both of those types, including CF-KTK-X and CF-LAN-X, the Caribou prototypes.” That statement sure settled that.

All eyes were on me. “Then you must know what was the American twin-piston transport of the 1960s?”

“Probably the Fairchild C-123.” With that, my aviation guru position was cemented.

“Time, gentlemen, time – time to get to work.” With that, the gathering dispersed, heading toward the wide variety of veteran military transport aircraft splayed

about the tarmac. I had become their welcome guest.

“I’ve been off for the last couple of months. We sure are lucky you’ve joined us. We can really use your input.”

That when I divulged that was only a visitor, a keener from Canada.

What’s the moral of the story? When in a new situation, I’m a firm believer in sitting down, watching and listening, long before I even consider saying something or doing something. To do otherwise, one may be regarded as an intruder and a know-it-all who definitely doesn’t know it all.

I believe in the motto, “Before starting to build a bridge, take a long look at the river, both of its shorelines. Find out if a bridge is really needed, who is going to use it and what its design will be.”

The voice of business in Cornwall and area

CORNWALL & AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Cornwall and Area Chamber of Commerce has over 500 members. These members are throughout Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry, as well as Cornwall. To say, we play an active role in helping businesses is putting it mildly. Our focus is to support our business so the community can thrive. If we do well, then our local economy does well.

It is a win/win situation.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, we were our members’ voices. We stepped up to be on the calls with Dr. Paul. We were there to provide information to our members on current cases and decisions regarding Covid19 restrictions in the area. For example, in late October, when there was the possibility that the area was reverting to Stage 2 restrictions, we organized a meeting with Dr. Paul and other Chambers of Commerce to discuss the measures needed to prevent this from happening.

We care about this community as much as you do. We represented many businesses that could not take the time out and volunteer at the Optimists Club’s Trunk or Treat

event on October 31. Alongside many of the chamber members that could attend, we participated in handing out candy and donating to the event.

We stay on top of what is happening in the community for our members. For example, watching the council meetings of South Stormont, South Glengarry, United Counties of SD&G, and the City of Cornwall.

Our dedicated Executive Assistant, Shannon Tierney, takes detailed notes of these weekly Council meetings, so our members do not lose valuable time attending. Shannon’s notes are quick and digestible and an excellent way to stay up to date on community issues.

Having over 500 Chambers members does not make us any less excited when new members join. This month we are happy to welcome: • Troy Thompson, Akwesasne Organics • Chantal Tranchemontagne, Big Catch Communications • Barbara Matthews, Contact North • Dolores Henderson, Astro Printing • Cherry-Ann Dupres, Cornwall Truck Maintenance • Yvon Pepin, MedCore360 • Chelsea Jodoin, The Cornwall Local • Linda Arsenault-Graham, Esthetics by Linda Arsenault-Graham • Agatha Thiessen, Ganz Kleen

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Community’s Greatest Needs. These needs CF causes various effects on the body, but change from year to year and thus we adjust mainly affects the digestive system and the flow of funds accordingly. To assist us lungs. The degree of CF severity differs from in our strategic process we have identified person to person, however, the persistence 7 broad categories: and ongoing infection in the lungs, with • Relief of Poverty; destruction of lungs and loss of lung func• Advancement of Education; tion, will eventually lead to death in the • Culture and the Arts; majority of people with CF. • Health and Welfare; Typical complications caused by cystic • Enhancement of Youth; fibrosis are: • Enhancement of Public Security and; • Difficulty digesting fats and proteins • Community Service.

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CORNWALL, Ontario – More than a year after closing its doors due to lack of funding, Bereaved Families Ontario (BFO) will be returning to Cornwall.

BFO, BFO Ottawa, the Suicide Prevention Coalition, the Children’s Aid Society of SD&G, and the United Way of Cornwall and SD&G have partnered together to provide peer grief support services throughout South-Eastern Ontario.

“Selecting the organizations that received funds from the Federal Government’s last installment of Emergency Community Support Funds was not easy for the members of the Regional Emergency Response Council that were tasked to evaluate the applications.

Since COVID has affected so many things in our lives, including how people are able to mourn, we felt it essential to ensure that anyone who experienced a loss during these difficult times found the support they needed to navigate through the grieving process,” said Juliette Labossière, Executive Director of the United Way of Cornwall and SD&G. It will take time to get BFO South-Eastern Ontario up and running, but they are now welcoming back all volunteer facilitators and will soon be beginning facilitator training. BFO South-Eastern Ontario hopes to begin offering peer grief support services in early 2021 COVID permitting.

Those interested in volunteering or learning more about their services are asked to email bfosdgpr@gmail.com

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Safety and standards NICK SEEBRUCH

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The City of Cornwall is currently in the process of getting feedback on a residential licensing program. I think the program has some real merits to it and will help support renters in the community, but like everything, there will be a cost.

First the pros. The benefits of this program are primarily around safety and property standards. Cornwall currently does not have a database of all of its rental properties, which are estimated to be around 8,500 units.

Safety is obviously a top concern. Former Fire Chief Pierre Voisine advocated for this database as a tool that could help his service save lives. The Chief explained that his fire crews could show up to a fire at a residential property, a kitchen fire, or a fire in an upstairs bedroom, and not know that there were people living in a basement rental unit that have yet to be evacuated because the firefighters didn’t know the apartment existed.

Secondly, the database could in theory help enforce property standards. Charles Bray at the City’s By-Law office told me that the majority of the property complaints his department investigates every year are

related to rental properties. He also said that often, complainants aren’t able to, or don’t want to give the full level of information they need.

Sometimes renters are reluctant to place a complaint against their landlord for fear of being evicted or having their rent raised.

The proposed rental licensing database will require rental units to be licenses and inspected before that license is given.

Concerns have been raised by our local Chamber of Commerce as to the cost of this program, which is sensible. Everything has a cost, many members of the Chamber are also landlords, even if that isn’t their primary business. It is the Chamber’s job to advocate for business and Chamber Executive Director Greg Pietersma is correct when he told me that anything that concerns the cost of rent concerns them.

Cornwall is on the precipice of growth.

The Cornwall housing market is already red hot with people seeking to move here and having lower housing rental prices will continue to make the city an enticing prospect for young families and professionals.

The City of Cornwall currently aims that most if not all of this program is covered through the licensing fees charged to landlords. This means that the program would

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not be a direct burden on the taxpayer.

Definitely, the program will hit landlords in the pocket book no matter what the final cost of the fee is. According to a report prepared by administration for City Council, a rental unit in good standing would cost the landlord a $50 annual fee. If that is the case, it would be up to the landlords whether or not they choose to pass that cost

down to the end user, their renters.

Ultimately, I believe that the cost of this program will lead to a return in higher property standards, as well as safety for renters and landlords a like.

What do you think readers?

Email me your opinion as a Letter to the Editor to nseebruch@seawaynews.media

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Re: Cooper Marsh Dear Editor: I would like to respond to the excellent letter by Karen Douglass Cooper in regards to the history of Cooper Marsh and the upper St. Lawrence River.

Firstly, I am amazed at the contribution made by so many Conservator volunteers, who have worked tirelessly to restore and maintain the wetland breeding habitat at Cooper Marsh, and have raised over $750,000 and encouraged over 15,000 families to visit the area. This is a huge

accomplishment. Bravo.

However, I agree that there seem to be several vital questions for which the public deserves answers: Given the sensitive nature of the wetlands and all of the efforts to preserve its integrity, why did the Ministry of Natural Resources & Forestry(MNRF) decide to reduce the area by 3 acres?

How can a government agency bring about such a drastic change to a protected area without public consultation,

especially when community volunteers have been working hard to preserve the area.

Why did Beacon Environmental, a company contracted by the Weaving Baskets Group to do an environmental study of the sensitive wetlands, ignore the impacts that encroaching development would bring to the area?

Specifically, what are those impacts?

Apparently, numerous scientific reports were available but ignored by Beacon. I

think we need to do better than that to protect our natural environment.

In her latest book, “On Fire: The Burning Case for a Green New Deal,” Canadian author Naomi Klein is telling us that it might already be too late to save our planet. We need to do much more now to stop global warming and preserve our natural environment. Saving our already protected areas would surely be a good start.

Kevin Parkinson Cornwall, Ontario

safe and secure dwelling, that could be a good idea for Cornwall, wor thy of support.

Turns out - there’s exactly such a plan in the works, carefully prepared by City staff hopefully for the approval of City Council.

It’s called the Residential Licensing

Program.

Much like how care is taken to make sure that the food we eat is safe and the water we drink is pure, this program would protect many of our fellow residents by applying basic standards of safety for housing in our community.

Sounds like a mighty good plan worthy of support from everyone, even by the many conscientious landlords who seek to join in making Cornwall the best we can be.

Etienne Saint-Aubin Cornwall, Ontario

Residential licensing Dear Editor, If there was some constructive way to help firefighters save lives when a fire breaks out in a dwelling, or a way to help some of these fires from happening in the first place, or a way to make sure our fellow citizens who pay rent are living in a

Seaway News welcomes letters to the editor. Letters should be no longer than 300 words and may be edited fo clarity or length. Please send your letters by email to nseebruch@seawaynews.media or by mail to 501 Campbell Street, Unit 6, Cornwall, ON K6H 6X5. Include name, address and phone number.

OPINION

Spike in cases puts COVID victory lap on hold Claude McIntosh Mac’s Musings

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Well, so much for a COVID-19 victory lap.

Back in May when Cornwall was one of the least affected municipalities in the province with a single active COVID-19 case and a total of 15 cases in three months, there were whispers that perhaps we didn’t need any further restrictions and it was time to get back to normal. Ah normal. Remember what that was like?

Not any more.

As of Monday, the city’s confirmed case total had soared to 119 with 56 active cases. There are 38 more active cases in Cornwall than all six municipalities that make up Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry which has about 18,000 more residents than the city.

Cornwall has become the new hot spot on the Eastern Ontario Health Unit COVID19 map, which includes Prescott-Russell.

The city now accounts for 56 of the region’s 141 active cases. Cornwall makes up about one-third of the EOHU population. Hawkesbury, the former hot spot, has the second highest number of active cases in the EOHU region with 17, a dramatic drop from a few weeks ago.

If Cornwall cases continue to move up at the same rate, it would not be a surprise if the Christmas school holiday is extended into the middle of January.

Meanwhile, there are folks railing against masks when a preponderance of scientific/medical evidence supplied by every credible expert shows that masks (along with social distancing and hand washing/sanitizing) is our best defence

until the vaccine is rolled out to the general population.

When that happens expect to see most of the mask protesters shift over to the anti-vaccine camp that is occupied by conspiracy theorists.

THIS MONTH IN 1966 - Nine candidates were in the running to become Cornwall Centennial Queen. They were Lise Dumont, Angela Gratton (the winner), Denise Langlois, Micheline Laperle, Joyce Hemond, Catherine Fournier, Pauline Zappia, Francine Leger and Helene Bergeron. ... Dick Silmser, manager of the Cornwall Motor Licence Bureau, said his office on Second Street West had received a shipment of 14,000 new licence plates.

The deadline was Feb. 28. ... Construction of the new city high school, General Vanier, was under way and expected to be completed in time for the 1966-67 school year. ... Separate school board trustee F. M. Bradley proposed changing the name of Bishop Macdonell senior school to Msgr.

George Corbet senior school. ... Two groups made presentations to Cornwall Township council on the proposal to spend money on installing artificial ice at the Long Sault Arena. One, from the St. Andrew’s area, opposed the idea, while another from the Long Sault area supported the plan which was expected to cost $60,000. ... A Cornwall Island woman, Agnes Boots, was in hospital with burns to her face and hands suffered while fleeing her burning home with six of her children. Her husband, Michael, a barber in St. Regis, was at work when the fire broke out. ... Two families were left homeless after fire in a three-storey building at Montreal Road and Arthur Street. It was believed the fire was started by children playing with matches in a third-storey

closet. ... The era of the telephone operator came to an end for Alexandria and Glen Robertson residents with the introduction of dial service. Operator assistance service had existed since 1895. The exchange had a staff of 16 operators and two supervisors. ... There were 26,789 people eligible to vote at one of the 87 polls in the Cornwall municipal election set for Dec. 5. This was a time when many polls were set up in homes. The break down in each of the six wards was: Ward One, 5,728; Ward Two, 4,369; Ward Three, 4,352; Ward Four, 3,928; Ward Five, 4,136; Ward Six, 4,276. .... The mayoral ballot had three names: incumbent Dr. Elzear Emard, Nick Kaneb (the winner) and Gerald Parisien. ... Former Cornwall Royals centre Mike Murray, a freshman at the University of Windsor, was a member of the Lancers varsity hockey team. ...

Cornwall Minor Hockey Association launched the season with 1,100 players and 79 house league teams. ... Jovan Marich had two goals as Cornwall Royals downed Smith’s Falls Bears 7-3 in a Central Junior Hockey League game played before 2,000 at the Water Street Arena. ...

John Poirier’s touchdown was all St. Lawrence High School Saints needed to defeat Loyalist High School of Kingston to clinch the EOSSA football title.

THIS AND THAT CNN has reported that Donald Trump is expected to rake in millions of dollars with a post-White House book. One question: Will it be found in the fiction or non-fiction section of the local library. ... Remember Octomom, the single California woman who gave birth to octuplets (eight) in January 2009? She struggled financially - at one point she was evicted from her home - with trying to raise eight newborns but she survived. She

managed to obtain a university degree. All eight kids are healthy and doing well in school. In today’s Canada, she would have had an easier time, financially. Her child benefits would have provided $54,120 a year - $6,765 per child under the age of six - tax free along with other social services benefits. Her annual income would have been around $70,000 a year, almost all tax free. ... After he was acquitted of murdering his wife and a young man, who was in the wrong place at the wrong time, in 1994, O. J. Simpson vowed to leave no stone unturned in his search for the killer.

Wonder if he is still looking? Of course, his “search” was put on hold while he did eight years in the slammer for armed robbery.

HERE AND THERE Find it hard to believe that folks who call themselves environmentalists are encouraging a proposal to tear up a big chunk of Guindon Park green space for a campsite. ... How about a bumper sticker that says, “My kid wasn’t an honour student but still proud of him/ her”. ... The “peaceful protests” in several U.S. cities have caused millions of dollars damage, destroyed many small businesses, left several dead and injured at least 200 police officers. ... Birthdays this week: Goldie Hawn 75, Gordon Lightfoot 83, Bo Derek 64 and Larry King 87.

TRIVIA In the 1979 federal election this future mayor of Cornwall was the Progressive Conservative candidate in Stormont-Dundas. He lost to incumbent Liberal Ed Lumley.

TRIVIA ANSWER Alex Trebek was born in Sudbur y. He graduated from the University of Ottawa.

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Exciting developments coming

New Clerk at United Counties of SDG

The Township of South Stormont is expecting some exciting developments that are going to be excellent additions to our communities.

Woodland Villa, a Long-Term Care home that has been a fixture in Long Sault for many years will be nearly doubling its footprint to allow for the 17 additional spaces, while upgrading the existing 111 spaces in the facility.

These new beds are desperately needed in our community, but equally important is improving the existing spaces to allow for a greater quality of life for all residents of Woodland Villa.

The addition and reconfiguration of the Woodland Villa will include four “neighbourhoods” with a new courtyard centered in the middle and connecting the existing and the new buildings.

Developers have broken ground on the project, and we’re anticipating completion in December 2022.

We are also going to be seeing some development in the spring of 2021 at our Ingleside Industrial Park site as Wills Transfer is set to develop a warehouse and third-party logistics distribution centre.

Our location is ideally situated for warehousing and logistics operations, given our close proximity to major city centres, international and provincial borders, the St. Lawrence River and highway 401.

NICK SEEBRUCH

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BRYAN McGILLIS SOUTH STORMONT

We’re looking forward to welcoming Wills Transfer to our community with their 200,000 sq. ft. facility, and the jobs and economic spin off for South Stormont.

Overall, the Township is experiencing a development surge in both commercial and residential properties. We’ve seen an increase of approximately 50% of building permits issued. As of the end of October, we’ve experienced a total of over $41M in construction value, which represents an increase of more than $24M from 2019 during the same time period.

It is exciting times in South Stormont in terms of our development, which helps support jobs, create vibrant communities, and adds to amenities available to our residents.

We look forward to these and other future developments to make South Stormont a better place to live and work.

Sincerely, Mayor Bryan McGillis

CORNWALL, Ontario – The United Counties of SD&G announced on Tuesday, Nov. 10 that they had hired a new County Clerk, Kimberly Casselman.

“On behalf of all County staff, we welcome Ms. Casselman and look forward to working with her in the years to come,” said County CAO Tim Simpson. “The County undertook a comprehensive recruitment process, which resulted in a number of applications from well-qualified individuals. In the opinion of the hiring committee and Council, Ms. Casselman possesses the right combination of skills, experience, and education to be successful in this demanding position.”

Casselman will be taking over for Helen Thomson, who has served the United Counties of SD&G for 40 years and is retiring this month.

“On behalf of County Council, I want to welcome Kimberley to our team,” said Warden Frank Prevost. “As Director of Corporate Services/Clerk, she will be an important link between elected officials, staff, and the public. We look forward to working with her and utilizing the valuable experience she has gained over the years working in the municipal sector.”

Casselman has worked for the municipalities of South Dundas, the City of Ottawa, and the Town of Prescott over the course of her

13 year career. She has a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters in Public Administration, both from Queens University and is an Accredited Ontario Clerk. Her first day on the job will be Dec. 7.

The United Counties of SD&G Council approved her hiring at a special meeting Tuesday morning.

“I am thrilled to be joining the United Counties of SDG and look forward to building upon the solid relationship the County has with its residents, businesses and leaders,” said Ms. Casselman, who makes her home with her family in SDG. “I am excited to begin meeting the challenges of this role, and can’t wait to get to work.”

Physical distancing must be maintained Non-essential travel from areas of high-transmission to areas of low transmission should be avoided Restaurants, bars and other food and drink establishments 50 person indoor seated capacity limit Require patrons to be seated; 2 metre minimum between tables Dancing, singing and performing music is permitted, with restrictions Karaoke permitted, with restrictions (including no private rooms) Require patron contact info (one per party) No buffet style service Night clubs only permitted to operate as restaurant or bar Line-ups and patrons congregating outside venues managed by venue; 2 metres distance and face covering required Face coverings except when eating or drinking only Eye protection where patrons without face coverings are within 2 metres of workers Limit operating hours, establishments must close at midnight Limit operating hours, establishments close at 10 p.m.

Liquor sold or served only between 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

No consumption of liquor permitted between 10 p.m. to 9 a.m.

Require contact information for all seated patrons Limit of 4 people may be seated together Limit volume of music (to be no louder than the volume of a normal conversation) Require screening of patrons (for example, questionnaire)

Closure of strip clubs A safety plan must be available upon request Sports and recreational fitness facilities Maximum 50 people per facility (revoke OCMOH approved plan) in all combined recreational fitness spaces or programs (not pools, rinks at arenas, community centres, and multi-purpose facilities) No spectators permitted (exemption for parent and guardian supervision of children) Team or individual sports must be modified to avoid physical contact; 50 people per league Exemption for high performance athletes and parasports Limit duration of stay to 90 minutes except if engaging in sport Limit volume of music to conversation level and prevent shouting by both instructors and members of the public Face coverings required except when exercising Increase spacing between patrons to 3 metres for areas of a sport or recreational facility where there are weights or weight machines and exercise and fitness classes Require contact information for all patrons and attendance for team sports Require reservation for entry; one reservation for teams Require screening of members of the public, including spectators (for example, questionnaire) A safety plan must be available upon request FOR FULL LIST OF RESTRICTIONS GO TO WWW.CORNWALLSEAWAYNEWS.COM

EOHU moves to level orange, despite current numbers NICK SEEBRUCH

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CORNWALL, Ontario – The province of Ontario moved the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) to level Orange in the province’s COVID-19 pandemic response framework on Friday, Nov. 13. This is despite current numbers in the region better fitting the less restrictive Yellow level.

Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, Medical Officer of Health with the EOHU explained that the reason for the change from Yellow to Orange was because the Ministry of Health based their decision on data from Nov. 9 when the number of new daily infections and the infection rate was higher.

“The decision to move health units to different zones was made on the ninth. As you can see, on the ninth we were quite high and have gone down,” said Dr. Roumeliotis.

Dr. Roumeliotis explained that he had told the Ministry that the EOHU should remain in Yellow, but that he received push back and was told that the region would stay in Orange for the time being but will be revaluated next week.

“I hope we go back to the Yellow zone within the next week or so,” he said. “I think out of prudence they wanted to make sure we were going down in the right direction.

As of Friday, there were 143 active COVID19 cases in the EOHU region, with 54 in Cornwall, eight in the northern half of Akwesasne, zero in South Dundas, three in South Stormont, five in South Glengarry, four in North Glengarry, one in North Stormont, two in North Dundas, seven in Russell, three in Casselman, five in The Nation, eight in Champlain, 20 in Hawkesbury, zero in East

Hawkesbury, 16 in Clarence-Rockland, and seven in Alfred-Plantagenet.

There have been 29 deaths to date related to COVID-19 and six are currently hospitalized.

The Ministry of Health has also changed the criteria behind each colour coded level, making the threshold of new numbers tighter.

The EOHU will officially enter level Orange on Monday, Nov. 16.

The following restrictions are associated with Level Orange: General public health measures (gatherings, workplace requirements and face coverings) Events and social gatherings (for example, barbeques): 10 people indoors 25 people outdoors Organized public events and gatherings: 50 people indoors 100 people outdoors Religious ser vices, weddings and funerals: 30% capacity indoors 100 people outdoors Requirement for workplace screening Face coverings required in: indoor workplaces indoor public spaces, with limited exemptions Where patrons without face coverings are within two metres of workers, workers much use additional protections such as eye protection Workplaces must develop and implement a communication/public education plan (highlighting risk)

KIMBERLEY CASSELMAN

TOWNSHIP OFFICE CLOSURE AND GARBAGE COLLECTION The Township Office will be closed for the holidays from 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 24 and re-open on Monday, January 2, 2020.

The remaining Household Hazardous waste days at the City of Cornwall Landfill are scheduled for: November 18 and 21.

WINTER MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Your assistance during the winter season will help the Township of South Stormont Public Works Department provide efficient and effective winter maintenance. Your cooperation with snow removal is very much appreciated.

• Trucks with flashing blue lights are performing winter maintenance.

Please give them room to work and pass with caution as visibility may be compromised with blowing snow.

• Park your vehicle in your driveway, well off the road, until street and sidewalk cleaning operations are complete. This allows our crews to do their job and make the streets and sidewalks safe for everyone.

Current policy states that the Public Works Department will only replace a mailbox if the post, or box has a direct hit from the Township’s snowplow.

Avoid installing mailboxes where they can be damaged by plowing.

WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT The snow has arrived! Please remember that no person shall park a vehicle or permit a vehicle to remain parked on any highway so as to interfere with the clearing of snow or ice from the highway at any time; or between the hours of 12:00 a.m. of one day and 7:00 a.m. of the same day between November 1 and April 1.

Enforcement Action will be taken if vehicles interfere with snow removal.

PHYSICIAN RECRUITMENT PROJECT

We need your help to paint a clear picture of the physician needs for our community and are asking residents to fill out a short survey on our website. Please visit southstormont.ca for more details and to participate!

SHOP LOCAL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON As we enter the holiday shopping season, we’re calling on our residents to remember their local business owners and consider shopping local for their holiday gifts.

The pandemic has presented challenging times for our community, and our incredible business community could use our help.

So, this year, consider giving gift cards to your favourite South Stormont restaurant, shop or service provider and help make the holidays special!

Did you know that cooking is the leading cause of fires during the holidays?

Always stay in the kitchen while cooking Keep candles in a sturdy holder away from children, pets and anything that can burn. Blow them out before leaving the room Smoking is the leading cause of fatal fires during the holidays. Butt out cigarettes in large deep ashtrays Alcohol is a factor in approximately one in five fatal fires during the holidays, please drink responsibly.

You need to be responsible for your family’s fire safety • Install smoke and Carbon monoxide alarms in your home and test them regularly • Develop and practice a home escape plan so that everyone knows what to do when the alarm sounds

RECREATION BILLBOARD South Stormont Sports Hall of Fame Nominations Nominations for the South Stormont Sports Hall of Fame are still being accepted for the 2021 Induction Ceremony.

The Adult Nomination deadline is May 1, 2021 and the Youth Nomination deadline is June 15, 2021.

Visit ssshof.com for nomination forms and more details.

Public Skating and Stick and Puck Registration is required and limited spots are available. Registration will be open from Monday at 9:00 a.m. to Friday at 12:00 p.m. for the following Sunday to Friday skating times.

Please visit our website for details. Southstormont.ca/skating Public Skating Sunday .........Public Skating .....11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.

Sunday .........Public Skating .....3:00 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.

Monday ........Public Skating .....10:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.

Thursday ......Public Skating .....10:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.

Stick and Puck Monday ........Stick and Puck ....11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.

Wednesday ..Stick and Puck ....:00 p.m. to 5:50 p.m.

Thursday ......Stick and Puck ....11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.

South Stormont Recreational Trail South Stormont maintains and operates the trail that stretches from Cornwall Centre Road to St. Andrews West. There are entrances to the path on Cornwall Centre Road, Headline Road, and McIntosh Road. The fully paved trail measures approximately 5KM. NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES - As per By-law No. 2011-082 motorized vehicles are prohibited on this trail, any persons found guilty of such offence may be liable to a fine of $300.

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The Township of South Stormont and the Municipality of South Dundas have partnered in an effort to attract physicians to our area to better serve the health needs of our residents.

DECK THE HALLS WITH FIRE SAFETY

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

SeawaY communitY eventS

CANCELLED - Christmas Day Lunch for the Lonely. Due to COVID restriction.

CORNWALL SENIORS CLUB,119 Pitt St. Sun. Dec. 13, 2020 Christmas party has been cancelled and re-booked for Sun. Dec. 19, 2021 Stay well! Stay safe and Merry Christmas!

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

DOES FOOD CONTROL YOUR LIFE? Do you constantly diet, starve, binge or purge? Do you hate your body? Do you eat and feel guilty? STOP hurting yourself with food. There is a place for you! We meet every Monday evening at 6:30pm at Wesleyan Church, 780 Sydney. You are not alone. Contact 613-820-5669 or oa.cornwall@gmail.com IS SOMEONE’S DRINKING BOTHERING YOU? You are not alone. There is help and hope. Call 613-937-4880 or visit www. al-anon.org CORNWALL COMFORT QUILTS are handmade for and given to Cancer patients. If you or someone you know is in need of a quilt, please contact: Nicole 613 935-5593, Janice 613 936-1951 or Laura 613 936-2179. Curb side pick up with the use of a mask is in place. Email: Mcintyren58@hotmail.com.

LEGION SENIORS CLUB BRANCH 297 Sat., Dec. 5, 2020 Christmas party has been cancelled and re-booked for Sat. Dec. 4, 2021.Stay well! Stay safe and Merry Christmas!

LANCASTER FOOD BANK. Due to COVID-19, the Knights of Columbus St-Joseph Council will NOT be accepting canned food and non-perishable items this year for the Lancaster and area food bank. Cash donations will be accepted until December 16,2020. The Knights will NOT being doing their door to door canvass as in the past but collection jars have been placed in 14 locations around local businesses. For more info contact 613-347-3281 or email: michelbourdeau@sympatico.ca TRI-COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL is pleased to offer FREE 2-Week Training through Zoom: Communication Counts. In this training we will explore assertiveness, dealing with conflict and difficult people, and so much more. To register, call 613-932-7161.

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CORNWALL, Ontario – A new YouTube video produced by Choose Cornwall is promoting shopping local just in time for the holiday shopping season.

Christmas shopping is a time of the year where many small businesses go from being in the red, to into the black. The new Shop Cornwall video features a number of small and local businesses including Rurban Brewing, Life’s Little Pleasures, Play it Again Sports, and more.

LADIES VIRTUAL CHRISTMAS GALA being held by Sisters for Life from Nov. 15 – 20th through Facebook. This gala offers an online auction amongst other events.

Sisters for Life have been fundraising to fight cancer since 2013 and have raised a total of $131,632.38. To learn more about Sisters for Life visit them on Facebook:Sisters for Life - Choose Hope and Anything is Possible.

THE ALZHEIMER SOCIETY is holding a $10,000 lottery to raise funds for their Help for Hope awareness campaign. The $10,000 grand prize will be drawn on January 18th 2021 at 1:00pm. Tickets are sold 1 for $20 or 3 for $50. To buy tickets, contact the Alzheimer Society at 613-932-4914. Licence #: M825209.

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“Featuring video shot over the past few weeks, the video explores the wide variety of urban shopping experiences you can find in Cornwall, where many of our small businesses are pivoting to serve a growing customer base. There has never been a better time to take a closer look at Cornwall!”

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Branch 297 Wings & Fries on Thursdays and Fish ‘N Chips on Fridays 4:30- 6:30 pm. Call for reservation 613-933-2362. Everyone welcome. Legion is open Thursday, Friday & Saturday every week from 2-7 pm.

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SPAGHETTI FUNDRAISER sponsored by the Knights of Columbus 755 on Fri., Nov. 27th and Fri.Dec. 18th. Lunch served from 11:30am to 1pm and Supper served from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. (205 Amelia St. downstairs hall). Info: 613-932-7600.

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CORNWALL, Ontario – The OSPCA of Cornwall and SD&G is participating in this year’s iAdopt for the Holidays initiative.

The iAdopt for the Holidays campaign aims at finding a forever home for as many animals as it can each year.

The OSPCA of SD&G announced the beginning of the campaign on Thursday, Nov. 12, and it will run to the end of the year.

“Every animal deserves to have a special person or family to love and care for them,” says Carol Link, Manager, Ontario SPCA Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Animal Centre. “iAdopt for the Holidays is all about making lifetime matches.”

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ONTARIO EST - Malgré le contexte actuel de la pandémie, les élèves des écoles du Conseil scolaire de district catholique de l’Est ontarien (CSDCEO) continuent de poser des gestes quotidiennement afin de prendre soin de la terre.

Effectivement, plusieurs écoles du CSDCEO continuent leurs efforts afin d’obtenir, encore une fois cette année, la certification ÉcoÉcoles. L’an passé, la certification a certes eu son lot de défis, mais le CSDCEO est d’autant plus fier que 24 de ses écoles ont réussi l’exploit : Voici la liste des ÉcoÉcoles du CSDCEO en 2020 : - École élémentaire catholique Curé-Labrosse, Saint-Eugène​​ - École élémentaire catholique de Casselman​ - École élémentaire catholique Du Rosaire, Saint-Pascal-Baylon​ - École élémentaire catholique Elda-Rouleau, Alexandria​ - École élémentaire catholique Embrun - École élémentaire catholique La Source, Moose Creek - École élémentaire catholique Marie-Tanguay, Cornwall - École élémentaire catholique Notre-Dame, Cornwall - École élémentaire catholique Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire, Crysler

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Je suis fier que les élèves et les membres du personnel continuent leur bon travail et gardent leurs bonnes habitudes écologiques. Je tiens à les féliciter et à leur dire merci pour leurs contributions qui visent à alléger notre empreinte environnementale pour l’avenir de la planète. », de partager

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Le Conseil scolaire de district catholique de l’Est ontarien (CSDCEO) est le plus grand réseau d’écoles de langue française dans les cinq comtés de Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry, Prescott et Russell. En plus d’avoir le plus haut taux de diplomation de la région (93,9 %), le CSDCEO offre des programmes pour la réussite de tous les élèves, des valeurs catholiques, un français de qualité et un certificat de bilinguisme. Le CSDCEO assure l’éducation à plus de 10 100 élèves, répartis dans plusieurs centres de la petite enfance (garderies), 25 écoles élémentaires, 7 écoles secondaires et le Centre d’éducation et de formation de l’Est ontarien (CÉFEO).

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CORNWALL, Ontario – Lahaie & Sullivan Cornwall Funeral Home held a Remembrance Day ceremony for the first time this year.

Recognizing that due to pandemic restrictions around large gatherings, that some might not be able to observe Remembrance Day the way they usually would, Lahaie & Sullivan wanted to offer an alternative.

“Our team wanted to compliment the ceremony at the cenotaph and offer an additional option that would contribute to safe distancing while honouring the men, woman and animals that laid down their lives for us,” said

Laurie Sullivan-Kennedy of Lahaie & Sullivan.

“Now more than ever, we are reminded that we may have taken some of our liberties for granted and leave us that much more compelled to recognize and thank Veterans for their service and sacrifice in the fight for our freedom.”

Approximately 50 people attended the drive-in event on Wednesday, Nov. 11, which featured over 2,300 poppies on display.

Elsie Kyer, 102, who has been an auxilary member of The Cornwall Legion Branch 297 for over 50 years recited the Act of Remembrance, Kailey MacDougall sang Canada’s national anthem, and music was played from trumpeter Bryce St. Pierre and

Ian Robertson on bagpipes.

Lahaie & Sullivan also brought in other works of art and artefacts honouring those who served, including the Table of the Fallen Soldier and Dave Sopha’s Portraits of Honour for the Fallen 158.

The Fallen 158 refers to the 158 Canadians who died in the War in Afghanistan and travelled the Highway of Heroes.

Kerri Tadeu, who works to promote mental health services for men and women who served and their families shared the history of the Highway of Heroes and brought with her the Michelle Mendes-Knight Mobile Memorial Globe all the way from Kingston.

Ray Sullivan recites in Flanders Fields at the Lahaie & Sullivan Remembrance Day ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. Submitted photo.

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“The health and safety of our students has always been our number one priority and our COVID-19 readiness plan reflects how we continue to support our students while keeping our communities safe. We appreciate the collaboration between our Ministry and the Canadian government, and of course the support and guidance of our local public health units has been incredible during the pandemic.”

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Major Dave Wiseman of the Cornwall Salvation Army invited Mayor Bernadette Clement to make the ceremonial first donation. The Seaway Ensemble was on hand playing some Christmas music favourites.

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“A kettle shift is a great way for individual, families and groups to get together and share at Christmas”, said Major Darren Wiseman, pastor of The Salvation Army Cornwall Community Church. “We have people who sing carols or play an instrument during their shift. It brings that little extra touch of Christmas and it is great fun!”

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ARIES: You have an abundance of energy that you must learn to channel productively.

You need an opportunity to let loose this week. Be sure to get some exercise or you’ll risk feeling depressed.

TAURUS: With so many ideas and worries running through your mind, you’ll have trou­ ble sleeping this week. You’ll be tempted to start a new career, and you’ll be given op­ portunities to do so.

GEMINI: You’ll find yourself in the middle of a large crowd or the participant at a massive event. While this might be financially and professio­ nally beneficial, these people will demand a lot of attention and you’ll be ex­ hausted by the end.

CANCER: At this time of year, many compa­ nies are making big changes. Des­pite your concerns, you’ll benefit ­from these adjust­ ments. While some of your coworkers will be fi­red, you’ll be given more authority.

LEO: You’ll be tempted to embark on a sponta­ neous trip. You might also need to take care of urgent matters at home. You’ll have to spend a considerable amount of money.

VIRGO: You’ll be faced with a dilemma, and your plans will change several times. It’s es­ sential that you patiently wait for things to settle down so that you can make an in­ formed decision.

LIBRA: It’s difficult to balance your personal and professional life. You’ll need to make a few changes at home in order to be success­ ful. For the sake of your health, you need to get more sleep. Other­wise, you risk weakening your im­mune system.

SCORPIO: You’ll find the drive to start or grow your own business. You’ll establish new professional goals that allow you to show­ case your talents. You’ll also meet good people who could become collaborators.

SAGITTARIUS: You’ll stand out from the crowd, and immense success will follow.

You’ll be praised for your hard work, and you’ll likely receive some sort of award or rec­ ognition.

CAPRICORN: It’s time to declutter your home. As you clean up your surroundings, you’ll also clear your mind of lingering confu­ sion. You’ll need to speak up if you want to maintain control over certain situations.

AQUARIUS: You might receive a lot of cri­ ticism or have to deal with people who are intentionally vague. This can be very frus­ trating, but with patience and diplomacy you’ll be able to get through it and be successful.

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This should have been done years ago, don’t waste anymore time. Build it now.

The problem is as Claude McIntosh mentioned Cornwall’s track record for projects, ie: Civic Complex, Marina, Hockey Team and many, more, caused Cornwall to loose millions over the years. It’s pretty obvious that Cornwall’s hiring methods must be improved.

This is the time to get back to the ward system and lower the number of councillors so that can work together . Lets make a profit for a change. Let’s make Cornwall great again!

Jane in Bonville was wondering what to do with some big items of garbage i.e. dehumidifier, broken barbeque, mattresses etc. I do not have a truck to facilitate this job. I know in Ottawa they used to have a special day pickup for big items. Does SD&G have this or do i just keep missing it. Kind of makes one wonder, why it is that one sees so many large items in ditches along back roads. The question here is who pays for that pickup?

SD&G OPP Insp. Mike Mulhearn, Commander of the SD&G OPP detachment will be People on the left would argue that the muniretiring after 30 years of service. Congratulations! Submitted photo.

A hidden secret in Cornwall an unbelievable Reader says: Two Thumbs up to Nick cipality should pay for it. People on the right little bookstore for all ages to renew their love Wolochatiuk’s November 11th Column. It’s by would argue that you should call 1800 Got of reading. Red Cart Books located at the far his best column ever!!! It is to the point Junk and pay to get rid of it yourself. Yikes!!!! former Hodgins Centre. They have something and definetely the consensus of the general Something needs to be done about the for everyone from kids to older adults. public. Hoping this will resonate with many McConnell Ave./ Montreal Rd. intersection. persons.

At certain points in the day on weekdays it Bouquet: I would like to say thank you to can be impossible to get south of Montreal the lady who found my purse which I had left Notice from the City of Cornwall: Your in shopping cart at Food Basics and brought vehicle does not belong on the sidewalk. Rd. going down McConnell because cars are it in the store.I am extremely lucking that this When you block a sidewalk, you render it backed up and around the parking lot of that honest person found it. Thanks again. inaccessible to people using wheelchairs or tiny Tim Hortons.

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Hand dish washing liquids are very versatile. They can be used to clean dirty hands, they can be used to hand laundry clothing and many other stain removal and cleaning purposes.

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Crafting a Cure raises $17,000 NICK SEEBRUCH

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CORNWALL, Ontario – This year’s Crafting a Cure event, while virtual, still proved popular, raising $17,000 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JRDF).

Rather than the usual in-person event, this year, Crafting a Cure’s organizing committee decided to take a different approach due to the COVID-19 pandemic by selling beer boxes.

At $60 each, the beer boxes contained variety of craft brews, spirits, ciders, and swag.

The drinks in the beer boxes was provided by a range of companies including Muskoka Brewery, Big Rig Brewery, Grenadier Brewing, Perth Brewery, Camerons Brewing, Nickelbrook Brewing Company, Waterloo Brewing Company, Magnotta, Bruce Ashley, Mill Street Brewing, Sleeman, Corby’s Wine & Spirits, Diamond Wine & Spirits , Lakeview Wines, and Pommies Cidery.

Snacks were included in the box as well, including popcorn from the Happy Popcorn Co., treats from Fairy Sweet, as well as other snacks from Pringles, Kellog’s, Vachon Cakes, Mondelez International and Pepsi co.

Of the money raised $3,200 will be going to the Cornwall Optimist Club, who supported Crafting a Cure by allowing them to use their clubhouse to store and distribute the beer boxes. The money given to the Optimist Club will go towards their annual Christmas Toy Drive.

“The members of the Optimist Club of Cornwall are so happy to receive such an amazing donation that will be used to

Pictured in front holding the Crafting a Cure banner from left-to-right are Shannon Ferguson and Tanya Flaro. Back L-R are Patrick Larose, Matthew Girgis, Jordan O’Brien, Bill Makinson, and Gabriel Riviere-Reid. Submitted photo. purchase toys for almost 100 children at Christmas,” said Optimist Club President Terry Muir. “It was very generous of the committee to provide support for this important project especially when the demand is up this year.”

The remaining $14,000 will go towards JRDF. “COVID-19 has forced us to do more with less, the need to work together has never been more critical.” said Kim Lacombe, JDRF Executive Director for Central and Eastern Canada during the Virtual Event, “Now more than ever, your help continues our core work, is which fighting Type 1 diabetes and

improving the lives of the ones effected by this disease.”

Crafting a Cure was started by Jeff and Cher Lalonde, who have children with juvenile diabetes. Current Crafting a Cure event chair Bill Makinson acknowledged their legacy as well as the support from the community, without whom Crafting a Cure would not be possible.

“We were overwhelmed by the support from our community, as we attempted this new format due to the realities of COVID-19.” said Makinson, “This event doesn’t happen without everyone who rushed to buy a box, our hard-working committee, including Jordan O’Brien who secured all of the beverage and

snack donations, and of course our sponsors.”

This year’s event sponsors included MacEwen Agricentre Inc., Dr. Rachel Navaneelan Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, Tanya Flaro: Remax Marquis Real Estate Brokerage, Cogeco / YourTV, the Cornwall Police Association and Rodney’s Small Engine Repairs.

“While we hope to return to a physical event in 2021, this year proved that the community will always support us, and we are beyond thrilled to have raised as much as we did for JDRF, and to be able to support the Optimist Club’s toy drive as well.” said Makinson.

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Shop local at Glengarry Pioneer Museum’s Christmas Auction fundraiser NICK SEEBRUCH

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DUNVEGAN, Ontario – It has been a year where very few traditional in-person events could be had, leaving organizations who run those events to find creative ways to make up the difference. The Glengarry Pioneer Museum is rising to the challenge with an online Christmas Auction.

The auction will feature a variety of local crafters with the goal of not only generating much needed funds for the museum, but also promoting shopping local.

“By using our broad community

network, we hope viewers will be reminded to seek out these artisans that do not often have storefronts,” said Curator, Jennifer Black.

The online auction will open at noon on Friday, Nov. 20 and will run for two weeks.

The online auction will feature locally sourced goods including pottery, painting, luxurious knitwear, felted ornaments, woodworking, ironwork, jewelry, honey, maple syrup and more.

Items featured in the auction will have details on their producers as well as links to associated Facebook pages, or Etsy accounts. The auction will close at noon

on Friday, Dec. 4 and winners will be contacted to arrange a time to pick up their items at the museum or to arrange shipment.

“As the temperatures drop and Christmas shopping moves more towards the top of your ‘to-do’ list, the museum hopes you can do some from the comfort of your own home, but also support local,” reads a statement from the Glengarry Pioneer Museum.

For more information and to find the auction: go to www.glengarrypioneermuseum.ca or call the museum at 613-527-5230.

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99

$ Cabbage Rolls

499

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16

99

Chicken Strips 27-33 PIECES 1.36 kg

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White Cocktail Forks