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Making Pitt Street a little greener
stores and businesses, and we wanted to be sure to preserve the ‘Main Street’ feel of our building,” said Kevin. “At the same time, we are a toy store, and it was important to add a little bit of fun into the design.” The Ouderkirks turned to local master signmaker Noella Cotnam and Sign-It Signs to come up with a unique store marquee. “The caterpillar is a fun character with a friendly green face and large eyes. The 3D nature of the sign makes the character come alive and it was a lot of fun to create,” said Noella Cotnam. “It’s very nice to work with people that have such a positive vi- sion.” For other improvements, the Ouderkirks turned to Ray-Jans Construction to make significant improvements to the building’s 78-year-old façade. Work included replac-
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CORNWALL The city’s downtown is a little bit brighter these days following improve- ments made to Kid’s Korner. The iconic retailer has a bright new green face with matching awning and a whimsical sign featuring the store’s new mascot, a cater- pillar. Kid’s Korner is owned by Kevin and Leslie Ouderkirk and is housed in a two storey- brick building on Pitt Street. The couple knew that they would have to make sure that the improvements were respectful of the heritage nature of the building. “Pitt Street has really come alive with new
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ing the large second story windows, up- grading the large awning and installing new exterior lighting. Work is completed just as the Ouderkirks are getting ready for busy fall shopping season. “New stock is ar- riving daily and our shelves are overflow- ing,” said Leslie. “It is never the wrong time to buy a toy!” The revitalization of Kid’s Korner was sup- ported by the City of Cornwall’s Heart of the City Community Improvement Plan that has
been established to assist property owners revitalize properties within the city’s core. “The transformation of Kid’s Korner looks amazing, and is the latest success story in our façade improvement program,” said Councillor Denis Carr, Chair of the Cornwall Planning Programs Evaluation Committee. “Revitalized commercial properties will help attract new residents and new invest- ment to the Downtown and Le Village Busi- ness districts.”
Le feu ravage deux maisons
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La fumée a envahi une bonne partie du Village, le 1 er octobre dernier, lorsque deux maisons ont été la proie des flammes, au coin du chemin Alice et First. «J’ai entendu une femme qui criait au feu et je croyais que c’était mon appartement qui brûlait, a expliqué un homme assis sur sa bicyclette, à quelques pieds des flammes. J’habite plus loin sur le chemin First. Il y avait tellement de fumée qu’on ne voyait rien.» Le courant électrique a dû être coupée par les pompiers, de peur que plus de dom- mages ne surviennent. «On pouvait voir les flammes qui ravageaient le toit des deux maisons, a ajouté l’homme. Elles devaient être à au moins 25 pieds dans les airs.» L’incendie a ravagé les deux résidences jusqu’en fin de soirée, soit 21h. Le feu se serait déclaré vers 18h30. Aucune cause n’a été établie.
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