Cornwall_2012_07_11

STRAWBERRIES AND CHAMPAGNE FOR ALL

TO THE POINT News in brief from the Cornwalland the surrounding area

Free art lecture Eastern Ontario artist James Hrkach, whose work is currently on display at the Cornwall Regional Art Gallery, is of- fering a free lecture at the gallery on Saturday, July 21, at 1:30 p.m. “I would like to speak about my 30-year endeavour to discover the many levels of meaning in art and specifically to unite content and form,” says Hrkach. The event is free of charge and open to all. No registration required. The Hrkach exhibition is on display at CRAG until Aug. 3. Gallery hours are from Tuesday to Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit cornwallregionalart- gallery.ca for more information. Recreational path guide Cornwall residents can learn more about the city’s popular recreational path in a new publication. The Recreational Path Guide offers use- ful information on topics related to the pathway, including courtesy on the path, e-bikes and bicycle safety. The guide also includes a map of the Lamoureux Park section of the path and information on various points of interest in the area. "The recreational path is one of our most popular amenities, and we all have a part to play in keeping the path safe and en- joyable for everyone," said Christine Lefebvre, Division Manager of Parks & Recreation.

Celebrating Queen’s jubilee The Chesterville & District Agricul- tural Society has designated July 29 to be “Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Ju- bilee Day”. Thanks to funding from Heritage Canada and community partners, there will be free admission on July 29, a day that fair organizers hope sparkles in peo- ple’s memories for a long time. The highlight of this special day will be a Queen’s Jubilee Tea to be held at the Chesterville Legion from 1-3 p.m. In ad- dition to refreshments of tea, lemonade or iced tea, there will be three specially de- signed Jubilee cakes to enjoy. Free lifts for Lift-Off Cornwall Transit will be offering free rides to festival goers who are taking in the sights and sounds at Kinsmen Corn- wall Lift-Off in Lamoureux Park. The City transit service will provide free rides on Thurday, Friday and Saturday to anyone wearing a festival bracelet or bearing a festival ticket . Children 12 years and under can also ride for free if accompanied by an adult with a ticket or bracelet. The last Cornwall Transit buses will leave the Downtown terminal at Pitt and Second Streets at 11:15 p.m. each night, providing festival goers with an opportu- nity to hop on the bus after the nightly en- tertainment in the park wraps up.

Photo by Katina Diep Guests were greeted to a red and gold decor with background music playing at the 3rd Annual Champagne and Strawberry Festival which took place at the St-Joseph’s Con- tinuing Care Centre on June 24. Guests had a chance to participate in a silent auction and were greatly entertained by magician David Jans. The event raised some $5,600 that will be used to enhance resident care programs. A cheque for $76,000 was also presented from The Religious Hospitallers of St-Joseph Health Centre Fund. Above, Doug Un- derwood, Judy Coleman, Diane Lalonde, Emma Saaltink and Tammie Ménard.

COMMUNITY LIVING ANNUAL MEETING

Photo by Katina Diep Community Living - Stormont County held its annual general meeting on June 12. Pic- tured above, Mr D’Alessio, executive director of Community Living- Stormont County for the last 30 years. The members of the board of directors for the year 2012-2013 are: Stephane Perreault, President, Linda Lister, Vice-President, Desneiges Miseferi, Treas- urer, Noella Barkley, Robert Poirier, Susan Ramsay, Dr. Jo-Ann Toop, Ron Flaro, Murielle Mayer, Norman Quenneville, Diane Thompson and Kimberly Walsh. Mem- bers who have been recognized for their years of service within the organization are: Jantje Helmer, Phillip Archambault and Richard D’Alessio for 30 years of service, Shelly Burson and Michelle Alguire for 25 years of service. Man faces drugs, weapons charges

Avis de demande de permis d'alcool

L’établissement suivant a présenté une demande à la Commission des alcools et des jeux de l’Ontario pour un permis de vente d’alcool, conformément à la Loi sur les permis d’alcool : Demande relative à des installations supplémentaires FRIKTION NIGHTCLUB 113 1/2 PITT STREET CORNWALL (zone intérieure) Tout résident de la municipalité qui désire présenter des observations relativement à une demande peut le faire par écrit à la Commission au plus tard le 17 juillet 2012 . Veuillez inscrire votre nom, adresse et numéro de téléphone. Si une pétition est présentée à la Commission, veuillez indiquer le nom de la personne à contacter. Remarque : La CAJO remet à l’auteur d’une demande de permis une copie de toute objection reçue. Les objections anonymes ne sont pas prises en considération. Les renseignements personnels sont recueillis aux termes de la Loi sur les permis d’alcool , dans le but premier de déterminer l’admissibilité à un permis de vente d’alcool. Une copie de toutes les objections reçues est remise à l’auteur de la demande. Ces renseignements peuvent également être divulgés aux termes de la Loi sur l’accès à l’information et la protection de la vie privée . Les questions relatives à la collecte de renseignements doivent être adressées à la ou au chef de la Direction de l’inscription et de la délivrance des permis, Commission des alcools et des jeux de l’Ontario, à l’adresse postale ou électronique ou aux numéros de téléphone ci-dessous. Les observations doivent être envoyées à : Direction de l’inscription et de la délivrance des permis, Commission des alcools et des jeux de l’Ontario, 90, rue Sheppard Est, bureau 200, Toronto, ON M2N 0A4. Tél. : 416 326-8700 ou 1 800 522-2876 (interurbains sans frais en Ontario). Téléc. : 416 326-5555. Courriel : licensing@agco.on.ca For information on this advertisement in English, please write to: Licensing and Registration, Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, 90 Sheppard Avenue East, Suite 200, Toronto, ON M2N 0A4. Tel: 416-326-8700 OR Toll-free in Ontario: 1-800-522-2876. Fax: 416-326-5555. E-mail: licensing@agco.on.ca

detachment where he was lodged. Police seized 682 grams of cannabis mari- juana, five cannabis marihuana plants and a firearm with ammunition. The projected street value of the seized drugs is estimated at $ 6,820. Cinnamon is charged with possession of Schedule II cannabis marijuana for the pur- pose of trafficking, production of Schedule II cannabis marijuana, and two counts of careless use of firearm, weapon, ammuni- tion. He was released on a promise to appear and undertaking given to an officer in charge. He is scheduled to appear at the On- tario Court of Justice in Morrisburg on Aug. 7.

The Journal

A 27-year-old Winchester man is facing drugs and weapons charges after a raid by police on June 28. The charges were laid after members of the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau - Drug Enforcement Unit - Project Paradigm assisted by the Emergency Response Team , canine unit, Stormont, Dundas and Glen- garry OPP Crime Unit – Street Crimes and SD&G OPP Winchester detachment exe- cuted a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant and a criminal code war- rant at a garage in Winchester. Dennis Cinnamon was arrested on scene and was transported to the Winchester OPP

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