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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cornwall and District (BBBS) recently presented two new post-secondary students with bursaries to help themwith the costs of their education. $0..6/"65 r  $0..6/ * 5: Two “Littles” receive bursaries The bursaries are awarded each year on behalf of Rachel’s Kids to a BBBS Little Brother and Little Sister who have shown academic excellence, school involvement and community volunteerism. !e bursaries are awarded each year on behalf of Rachel’s Kids to a BBBS Little Brother and Little Sister who have shown academic excellence, school involvement and community volunteerism. “We are very proud of both of these students, who have shown great initiative and community involvement,” said BBBS executive director Amanda Brisson. “We look forward to seeing more great things from them in the future.” Amanda Derouchie, of St. Joseph’s Secon- dary School, was the recipient of a $2000 bur- sary. Amanda is attending Trent University in the Bachelor of Science in Biology program beginning September 2015. Amanda is inte- rested in pursuing a career in either medical research or nursing. She is the Little Sister of Carolin McCourt and has been an active volunteer in the community. Brandon Lascelle was the recipient of a $1000 bursary from Rachel’s Kids to help towards his education at La Cité in Ottawa. Brandon is attending the Police Foundations

communautaire Le lien community link The Seaway Valley Community Health Centre !e Seaway Valley Community Health Centre is currently looking for volunteers to assist in the balance for life "tness classes. For more informa- tion, Corrie : 613-930-4892, extension 152. L’Amalgame La ligue d’improvisation de l’Amal- game est à la recherche de membres pour former des équipes en vue de présenter des rencontres amicales d’improvisation devant public dès l’automne 2015. Si vous êtes quelqu’un de vivant et que vous aimez l’action, veuillez contacter Robert Perron, président de l’Amalgame, à perron. robert@sympatico.ca 3 rd annual Zombie Run United Way of S D & G 3rd annual Zombie Run will take place on Sep- tember 19 at 8h30 amat McMaze. Take part in an exciting race, with a trail of designated obstacles. To register visit, events.runningroom.com and for more information, contact Sherry Davis at 613-932-2051 Chorale Centennial La chorale Centennial de Cornwall accueillera la chorale masculine Trelawny Choir de Cornouailles, au Royaume-Uni, le 17 septembre pro- chain, à l’église St John’s Presbyterian. Les billets sont disponibles au kiosque de loterie du Cornwall Square, chez Home Hardware ainsi qu’auprès des membres de la chorale ou à l’église St John’s Presbyterian. Farmers Market !e Farmers Market, located at now 1525 Pitt Street, !e Brick, is open every Wednesday and Saturday until !anksgiving weekend. Come on out and ask gardening questions and enjoy the fresh produce and local products! Gamblers anonymous Are you su$ering from a gambling addiction? If so, you’re invited to the gamblers anonymous meetings, held every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., at the Star- bright Centre, located at 343 Pitt Street. For more information: 613-362-7634. Al-Anon Are you a$ected by a loved one’s drinking? Al-Anon organizes meetings for families and friends. For more in- formation, 613-937-4880

Big Brothers Big Sisters executive director Amanda Brisson and caseworker Danielle Brisson present Amanda Derouchie with a post-secondary bursary for $2000 on behalf of Rachel’s Kids. Little Sister Amanda was one of two recipients of the annual bursary given to an outstanding Little Brother and Little Sister.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters executive director Amanda Brisson and caseworker Danielle Brisson present Brandon Lascelle with a post-secondary bursary for $1000 on behalf of Rachel’s Kids. program in September of 2015 and hopes to eventually become an RCMP o%cer. Brandon is a Little Brother who gives back by volunteering often for Big Brothers Big Sisters and just recently has become a Big Brother mentor himself. BBBS ‘Littles’ who receive bursaries from Rachel’s Kids are selected through a rigorous application process held during the summer months. Rachel’s Kids is a registered non- pro"t organization founded by local dentist Dr. Rachel Navaneelan and helps children in need, both locally and internationally, through aid, educational initiatives, scho- larships and building schools.

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