of money being spent, but by where it goes. “When money is spent at big supermar- kets and online retailers, it flows out like a wound.” By buying locally, residents can make sure the money they spend will more than likely be reinvested in their communities. A research by the Institute for Local Self- Reliance outlines that “for every $100 spent at a locally owned store, $45 remains in the local economy, compared with about $13 per $100 spent at a big box store...’’. Lock it or lose it But holiday shopping can sometimes attract thefts. That’s why the Cornwall Community Police Service encourages mo- torists and passengers to lock their doors, when it comes to their vehicles and valuables left in plain view. The Cornwall Community Police Service is participating in the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police’s (OACP) annual Lock It OR Lose It Campaign. The campaign is a crime prevention program that encourages drivers and passengers to take precautions to protect their vehicles and vehicle contents from theft, particularly during the holiday season but also throughout the year. “Thieves know that an unlocked vehicle is an open invitation to crime. So is leaving your valuables in plain sight,” said Staff Sergeant Brian Snyder “This is a busy time of the year. It’s easy to be distracted and leave your ve- hicle unlocked or valuables in your car. Take extra time to lock it down.” During the campaign, police officers and Special Constables examine parked vehicles
Local purchases ensure that the Optimist and Octagon Club of Cornwall can thrive, during the Christmas season. Some of their members run a gift wrap station at the Cornwall Square. “During the beginning of the month, we wrap around 200 to 300 gifts a day,” explained Gaétan Simard. Pictured are Gérald Mayer and André Vigeant, two members of the Optimist Club of Cornwall, who dedicate several hours to shoppers who decide to spend their money locally.
to confirm they are locked and that no va- luables have been left in plain view. Officers place a small notice on vehicles checked indicating what safety precautions were ne- glected and offer simple prevention tips for drivers to protect their vehicles against theft.
The notices also congratulate drivers who have secured their vehicle. Motorists and passengers are urged not to keep personal documents such as vehicle ownership, liability pink slips, credit card invoices, or other documents containing
personal information in their vehicles. Identity thieves are looking for such docu- ments so they can assume identities, se- cure credit card accounts, lease vehicles for export, and even take out amortgage against victims’ properties without their knowledge.
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Chaque vie est précieuse
Le 21 novembre dernier, L’École secondaire publique L’Héritage a eu l’honneur d’accueillir Joëlle Adler, humanitaire engagée à réinventer des modèles durables de l’entrepreneuriat. En 2005, après le décès de son mari, elle a fondée OneXOne, un organisme adhérant à la philosophie que chaque vie est précieuse et que tout individu peut choisir de faire la différence dans la vie de quelqu’un d’autre. La mission de OneXOne est d’améliorer la vie des enfants au Canada, aux États-Unis et à travers le monde entier. L’accent est mis sur les piliers de l’alimentation et la nutrition, la santé, l’eau, l’éducation et le jeu. Les élèves ont échangé avec elle au sujet de leurs expériences de prélèvement de fonds, de collecte de denrées, de programmes de sensibilisation à la violence, de leurs visites aux centres d’aînés et de leurs projets personnels. Elle s’est dite éblouie par l’esprit altruiste et l’ouverture d’esprit chez les élèves.
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
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