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A paramedic does mock chest compressions on Holy Trinity student Coralie Lupien as part of a simulated car crash during a Safe Grad 2012 presentation at the Ed Lumley Arena in Cornwall Thursday morning. Straight to the HEART
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By Greg Kielec Government officials in Cornwall and Akwesasne are lining up against a plan to locate in Cornwall a toll booth for a new low-level bridge to be completed in 2014. Cornwall Mayor Bob Kilger and the Mo- hawk Council of Akwesasne issued a press release Friday condemning the decision by the Seaway International Bridge Corpora- tion. The bridge corporation announced late last week that it will erect a toll booth in a new plaza at the north end of the yet to be completed low-level bridge connecting Cornwall to Cornwall Island. Kilger, in a press release from city hall, said he will ask the bridge corporation to re- consider its decision to collect tolls on the new low ‐ level. “I believe that there should be no toll at all on the new bridge connecting Cornwall to Akwesasne,” said Mayor Bob Kilger. “It is a position that I believe is widely held in the local business community and around the council table, and city council will be con- sidering a motion addressing this issue.” The Grand Chief Mike Kanetakeron Mitchell said, “not only is the Canadian Border Services Agency cutting off Akwe- sasne from Canada, we now have the SIBC doing the same. It will force Akwesasne to focus on our relationship with our U.S. neighbors and do more business with U.S.- based service providers.” Local leaders oppose bridge toll
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You could almost hear a pin drop as the young “accident victim” read a touching poem of her passing in front of 1,000 stu- dents at the Cornwall Civic Complex this morning. Just moments earlier, paramedics had been ordered by their base to abandon at- tempts to resuscitate the 17-year-old Holy Trinity student, mortally wounded in a crash caused by an impaired driver despite the fact she herself had not drank. Her recitation from a podium inside the darkened Ed Lumley Arena was a dramatic ending to what the students had just seen unfold before them – an extremely realistic re-enactment of the carnage and loss at the scene of an accident caused by impaired driving. Coralie Lupien, her face still smeared with make-up from the re-enactment, took on the role of the innocent victim to drive home the message of making smart choices during graduation this year. Her fellow students, when they head out to celebrate after their graduation cere- monies just weeks away, must stand strong against peer pressure. “Stand up for who you are and what’s right,” she said, just minutes after her heart-wrenching ending to the event. Cornwall Mayor Bob Kilger, in a speech before the presentation, encouraged gradu- ates not to get in any vehicle on grad night if they don’t feel comfortable. “Don’t let anything spoil what you’ve worked so hard for all of those years.” Myles Cassidy, head of emergency med- ical services for Cornwall and SDG, said the tragedy caused by drinking an driving also
Photo by Greg Kielec A student actor is arrested for drinking in driving during a simulated car crash during Safe Grad 2012 at the Ed Lumley Arena in Cornwall on Thursday.
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to rectify a situation that you have created. And this is the point I want to make. Constable Biron made the decision to en- gage in the high-speed car chase knowing full well that there could be consequences, and there were consequences of the worst kind. For this reason, I feel that the award for the Medal of Bravery was not appropri- ate or justified. Actions always speak louder than words and the action of awarding this medal to constable Biron sends at least two disturb- ing messages to the community. Firstly, it says that the consequences of our actions are not important and that we can skew the context of any action to suit some desired outcome. Secondly, the honour of receiving the Medal of Bravery has been tarnished and degraded. I am not the type of person who will sup-
To the editor: The following is a copy of a letter sent to Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry MP Guy Lauzon regarding the Goveror Gen- eral’s Medal of Bravery awarded to Const. Mike Biron. Dear Mr. Lauzon: This letter expresses my objection to the recent awarding of the Medal of Bravery to Constable Mike Biron of the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service. This is am open let- ter because it expresses the views of many interested parties, friends, and family of the victims. I am thankful that you have agreed to take this request to the Governor General on our behalf. I think this medal must have been awarded before the background checks were completed. As a result, the actions of
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Constable Biron were viewed out of context, as they must not have included the course of events leading to his ‘’ act of bravery’’. It appears that the Canadian Decorations Advisory Committee did not know that Constable Biron created the circumstances that led to the deaths of the very people he is being hon- oured for trying to save. He did this by pursuing people in what seems to be a ‘cow- boy style’ policy of high- speed car chases. In this case, I know that the
pose malice behind the awarding of this medal. So naturally I know that it was not the Governor General’s intent to: endorse the ac- tions that lead to the acci- dent, hurt the friends and family of the victims by re- warding the person who is seen as causing their deaths or, view his actions is so narrow a context. Neverthe- less, this is what has hap- pened and I think reconsideration of this award is in order.
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It appears that the Canadian Decorations Advisory Committee did not know that Constable Biron created the circumstances that led to the deaths of the very people he is being honoured for trying to save.
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Enough time has passed that it seems un- likely Constable Biron will do the right thing and refuse the medal. So, with all due respect, I am requesting that the awarding of this medal be taken back. Having to navigate the bureaucracy of the Governor General’s Office is a daunting task. It is at times like this that I am especially grateful to have a Member of Parliament who is so well intergraded into our commu- nity and familiar with this issue. Please ac- cept my thanks for handling this request to the Governor General on our behalf. I am, of course, available to answer any further questions you might have or help in any way I can.
Rebecca Dow
Court involved determined that ‘no laws were broken’. However, this letter is not about the Courts decision. It is about mak- ing this man a hero by awarding him a Medal of Bravery. I am aware this medal can be awarded for actions which, so to speak, promote Canadian interest. Surely, this medal was not awarded over cigarette smuggling and the like. I cannot help but get the feeling that the nomination for this award was the result of a lark or dare. ‘’Gallant action’’, is a phrase that keeps oc- curring if references to the Medal of Brav- ery. When the full context of Constable Biron’s actions is considered, they are any- thing but gallant. Eileen and Edward Kass- ian would not be dead if Constable Biron did not make a decision to engage in a high- speed chase. There is no bravery in trying
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writing editorials for The Brandon Sun. Later he wrote editorials and columns for The Ottawa Citizen, where he also wrote features and served as editor of the Citizen book review section. For 20 years he was a monthly columnist for Maclean’s magazine. Known for his humour, Gordon is the au- thor of six books, including At the Cottage, The Canada Trip and The Grim Pig, a satir- ical novel about the newspaper business. In 2003, he was writer in residence at the Uni- versity of Ottawa, and in 2007 taught jour- nalism at the National University of Rwanda as part of Carleton University's Rwanda Initiative. Several activities are planned on the open- ing day around the Big Beaver schoolhouse. Joan McGillivray, whose aunt taught at the schoolhouse, will hand over the keys to the building, while Kent MacSweyn will give a history of how the building came to the Mu- seum.
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Charles Gordon, noted author, colum- nist and grandson of Ralph Connor, Glen- garry’s most famous writer, will be the guest speaker when the Glengarry Pio- neer Museum opens for its 50th season on Saturday, May 19 at 1 p.m. The choice is appropriate given that the theme of the Opening Day activities is Glengarry Schooldays, the title of Connor’s most widely-read book. “We’re delighted that Charles Gordon will be here as we are dedicating the SS#1 Kenyon one-room schoolhouse, which was recently moved to the Museum from Lag- gan on that day,” said Karen Davison- Wood, chair of the museum’s volunteer committee. Like his grandfather, Charles Gordon has also enjoyed an illustrious writing career. He began his 41-year career in journalism
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facing charges after a domestic incident on County Road 2 on at 10 p.m. on Sun- day. The woman faces charges of assault; mischief domestic and uttering a threat to cause death or bodily harm She was held in custody pending an ap- pearance in Cornwall court. Indecent act A 17-year-old Cornwall teen facing charges after he was accused of making an obscene gesture toward his 56-year-old neighbour. The teen was arrested on May 9. He is charged with committing an inde- cent act, breach of undertaking and breach of a probation order. He was released to an adult to appear in court on June 14. His name was not released as per provision under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Fraud charges An 18-year-old Cornwall man faces fraud charges after a police raid on a Pitt Street residence. The Cornwall Commu- nity Police Service Criminal Investigation Division conducted a search warrant at a Pitt Street residence on May 9. It is al- leged that between Jan. 12 and 14, Timo- thy Todd McDonald removed property from vehicles, used stolen credit cards and personated a 39-year-old and 44- year-old male victims. He is charged with fraud under $5,000, two counts of posses- sion of property obtained by crime and personation.
Child sexual assault charges A 37-year-old North Dundas resident is facing sex charges in connection with his- torical sexual assaults on a young girl. SD&G OPP, assisted by the SD&G OPP Crime Unit, arrested the man on Satur- day. He faces charges of sexual assault, sex- ual interference with a person under 16 years of age; sexual exploitation; invita- tion to sexual touching under 16 years of age; sexual exploitation – invite; fail to comply – undertaking before officer in charge He was held in custody pending an ap- pearance in Cornwall court. Domestic incident On Friday, at approximately 3:30 p.m., SD&G OPP officers responded to a report of a domestic incident on County Road 31, North Dundas Township. The investigation revealed that a female and her 37-year-old husband were in- volved in a verbal altercation that re- sulted in the male threatening the female and damaging property in the residence. He was arrested and faces charges of utter threat to cause death or bodily harm, mischief under $5,000. He was held in custody pending an ap- pearance in Cornwall court. Woman charged in incident A 22-year-old South Stormont woman is
Submitted photo Cooper Marsh Conservators, Inc., a registered charity, has received a $1,000 donation from the Ontario Power Generation. The money goes towards its “Get on Board” proj- ect, aimed at raising funding to revitalize the Cooper Marsh wetland, starting with re- placement of the aging boardwalk. New boardwalk-linked viewing platforms will be added to overlook additional areas of open water designed to attract more wildlife. From left, are Dr. Robin Poole ,CMC Inc fundraising chair; Linda Halliday, public af- fairs officer OPG; and Jacques Legault CMC Inc. chair.
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COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE FERMETURE DE BRETELLES Les bretelles en direction est de l’autoroute 401 seront fermées périodiquement entre le lundi 15 mai et le samedi le 19 mai et entre le lundi 21 mai et le samedi 26 mai. Les bretelles en direction ouest de l’autoroute 401 seront fer- mées périodiquement entre le lundi 21 mai et le samedi le 26 mai et entre le lundi 28 mai et le samedi 2 juin. Ces fermetures sont mises en place pour faciliter la nouvelle orientation de la rue Moulinette. L’information sur les fermetures de rues provinciales peut se trouver a l’adresse suivante: http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/french/traveller/trip/ HIGHWAY 401 RAMP CLOSURES – HIGHWAY 401 AT MOULINETTE ROAD BRIDGE Highway 401 eastbound on and off ramps at Moulinette Road are scheduled to be closed periodically throughout the week of Mon- day May 15 to Saturday May 19 and Monday May 21 to Saturday May 26. Also the Highway 401 westbound on and off ramps at Moulinette Road are scheduled to be closed periodically through- out the week of Monday May 21 to Saturday May 26 and Monday May 28 to Saturday June 2. These closures are being set up to facilitate the realignment of Moulinette Road. Ministry of Transportation construction and traveller information can be found at: http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/traveller/trip/
Photo by Katina Diep Students from St-Lawrence High School presented art pieces from schools from all over Eastern Ontario from Upper Canada District School Board for three days, last Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in Cornwall Square Mall. Drawings, paintings, sculptures of papier mâché, stained glass pieces and even a Lego construction pasted on a T-shirt, all displayed to show amazing talent on various themes. Pictured from left Christa Lariv- iere, Tanis Laframboise, Bailey Laurin, Nathon Ponzo and Brandon St-Jacques.
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Submitted photo Artist Libby Cameron’s work is presently gracing the walls of the Corrid’Art art gallery, depicting landscapes and other elements of nature. Of all the mediums available she prefers pastel, as well as pen and ink. “I’ve worked with oil and as I am a very impatient artist, oils are too slow to dry, she said candidly. Visitors can discover her work, along with the paintings of other local artist Bev Leroux, until May 24. For more information, go to http://centreculturelcornwall.org/.
Rock the Vote set for June 16
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Cornwall’s Rock the Vote 2012 will be hosted by Jason Setnyk at “The Church on Sydney” on June 16 from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event will feature 17 acoustic acts, an art show, an author’s corner, and guest speakers that represent politics, charities, and non- profit groups. “We have the perfect venue for live music,” says Setnyk. The Church on Sydney located at 130 Sydney Street in beautiful downtown Cornwall is a collaborative workspace that features vaulted ceilings, picturesque stained glass windows and gleaming hardwood floors. The venue was founded by local entrepre- neur Brock Frost, and is the perfect place to host a show that promotes civic responsibil- ity and participation. “The purpose of Rock the Vote is to pro- mote voting and volunteering amongst a younger demographic. Voting is like a mus- cle, the more we exercise it, the stronger our community becomes. Some young people are voting, and kudos to them, but many are not. An event like this is a good conversation piece to encourage and demonstrate why voting is important, and to celebrate the dif- ferent ways people can participate and vol- unteer in their community. This kind of dialogue can start at an event like Rock the Vote, but it needs to continue at the dinner table and at school,” explains Setnyk who is a high-school teacher, artist, and community volunteer. The keynote speaker at this year’s Rock the Vote is MPP Jim McDonell. The former mayor of South Glengarry was was elected MPP of Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry in 2011. His parliamentary roles at Queen’s Park include being on the Standing Commit- tee of Government Agencies, and he is the of- ficial opposition Critic of Consumer Services. There are many terrific speakers lined-up in- cluding Mayor of North Dundas Eric Dun- can. At 22 years old, Duncan was the youngest mayor elected in Ontario, and one of the youngest Mayor’s elected in the history of Canada. Duncan has political experience working for Ontario MPP Jim Flaherty, and working as MP Guy Lauzon’s executive as- sistant. Other politicians speaking are Corn- wall City Councillor’s Elaine MacDonald and Andre Rivette. Alyssa Blais who is Executive Director of the Agape, Karine Parthenais who is the founder of Sheconnex, Rose Megill who is the Chair of the City’s Youth Advis- roy Committee, Sarah Smith who is the founder of community development project “Friends of Rodney”, and Fred Cappuccino who is a founder of Child Haven Interna- tional have also been scheduled to talk. Playing at Rock the Vote are Graham Greer, Sean Harley of Trench Town Oddites, Rod- ney Rivette, Sara Murphy, Switchgear, Kings Bishop, Boozehound, Bryden Avenue, Ad- ministrator, Roxanne Delage with Marc Car- riere, Sandra Whitworth, Tommy Heatley, Chuck Leclair, Elly May, Keegan Larose, Je- remy Farkas, and francophone singer-song- writer Geneviève Lacroix. Greer who use to be in the Barstool Prophets is headlining this special event. Greer works as the Communi- cations Coordinator of Aultsville Theatre, and he is active in the community. Graham Greer along with Rodney Rivette both serve on the City of Cornwall’s Culture Commit- tee. This will be the first ever Rock the Vote that has an art show. When people enter the lobby of the venue they will be treated to an art show, and also have a chance to meet some local authors.
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Let’s CAN hunger The Agapè Centre and the LCBO Brookdale location are gearing up to help CAN hunger in Cornwall by col- lecting 5,000 cans of food. The LCBO is encouraging local resi- dents to support their canned food drive challenge by bringing canned goods to the LCBO Brookdale location or by making a donation to the Agapè Centre up until May 25. The Agape Centre is a not-for profit organization, supported by the com- munity to ensure that no family goes hungry, cold or without any of the basic necessities of life. Student art show An annual flooding of bold imagina- tions, the Student Show is coming to the Cornwall Regional Art Gallery from Saturday to June 13. Featuring a variety of works by local high school students, the student show gives a chance to budding artists to share their work beyond the school walls. The show’s opening reception takes place Saturday afternoon, May 19 at 1 PM. Several artists should be in atten- dance. The reception is free and open to the public. Students feeding worms A Kindergarten class at Gladstone Public School has begun setting aside their apple cores, banana peels, and even old stinky socks, so they can feed the worms that live in their classroom. Their ‘classroom vermicomposting’ became a reality because of a school partnership with All Things Food of SD&G, who applied for funding from TD Friends of The Environment to fund the initiative. The project includes a wooden worm hotel that came complete with a starting colony of approximately a ¼ pound of red wiggler worms. Mock training exercise The Cornwall Community Police Service- Emergency Response Team will be participating in a joint training exercise with the St. Lawrence Second- ary School staff as well as Emergency Medical Services in responding to a mock emergency situation that will take place at St. Lawrence Secondary School on Thursday, after students have vacated the school. The Cornwall Fire Department will also play a role and plans to involve student role play- ers from the St. Lawrence College Po- lice Foundations Program. TO THE POINT News in brief from Cornwall and the surrounding area
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2011 NISSAN VERSA 1.8 S HATCHBACK VALUE OPTION PKG, LOCKS, WINDOWS, AIR CD, TILT, FULL POWER GROUP, 45,037 KMS, EXTERIOR FINISHED IN ARCTIC WHITE, *CPO FINANCING AVAILABLE. $12,950
2004 GMC SIERRA SLE CREW CAB 5.3 V-8 4X4, MATCHING LEER CAP, R-BOARDS, POWER SEAT, FACTORY TOW PACK- AGE, PRIVACY GLASS, BOSE AUDIO, 6 PASSENGER, UNDERCOATED AND RUST PROOFED, 102,000 KMS LOADED RIGHT UP!
2008 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 S CONVENIENCE PKG, ALLOYS, HEATED SEATS, DUAL EXHAUST, CVT TRANSMISSION, POWER DRIVERS SEAT AND SO MUCH MORE, EXTERIOR FINISHED IN PRECISION GREY, 79,237 KILOMETRES,
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2009 NISSAN MURANO SL AWD LUXURY PKG REAR POWER GATE, BLUETOOTH, CVT TRANSMISSION, REMOTE STARTER, BOSE AUDIO, DUAL PANEL SUNROOF, ADJUSTABLE PEDALS, DUAL EXHAUST, HEATED SEATS, FULLY LOADED, 1 OWNER, 54, 981 KMS
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2009 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 SL PKG 1 OWNER, 63,512 KMS, LEATHER, SUNROOF, BOSE AUDIO, ALLOYS, DUAL EXHAUST, BLUETOOTH, SUNROOF, REMOTE STARTER, CVT TRANSMISSION, LOADED
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NISMO KIT” ALLOYS, SPOILER, DUAL EXHAUST, HEATED SEATS, POWER SEAT, CVT TRANSMIS- SION, LOADED UP, 1 OWNER, 59,000 KMS 2OO9 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 S CONVENIENCE PKG *CPO FINANCING AVAILABLE, $17,950 2OO9 NISSAN ALTIMA 2 5 S CONVENIENCE PKG
REAR POWER GATE, DUAL EXHAUST, CVT TRANSMISSION, BOSE AUDIO, BLUETOOTH, ADJUSTABLE PEDALS, HEATED SEATS, DUAL PANEL SUNROOF, LOADED RIGHT UP, EXTERIOR FINISHED IN TINTED BRONZE, 1 OWNER, 77,531 KMS 2009 NISSAN MURANO SL AWD LUXURY PKG *CPO FINANCING AVAILABLE, $24,950
2008 NISSAN TITAN KING CAB PRO-4X 5.6 V-8 4X4, FACTORY TOW PACKAGE, BLUE- TOOTH, CONSOLE, R-BOARDS, PRIVACY GLASS, POWER SEAT, LOADED, 1 OWNER, 70,033 KMS $23,950 2008 NISSAN TITAN KING CAB PRO 4X
2008 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 SL PKG 1 OWNER, 70,136 KMS, LEATHER, SUNROOF, BOSE AUDIO, BLUETOOTH, DUAL EXHAUST, CVT TRANSMISSION, ALLOYS, HEATED SEATS, POWER SEAT, SPOILER, PRIVACY GLASS, EXTERIOR FINISHED IN PEARL WHITE, LOADED 2008 NISSAN ALTIMA 2 5 SL PKG *CPO FINANCING AVAILABLE, $15,950
CVT TRANSMISSION, CRUISE, TILT, AIR, 6 DISC CD, WINDOWS, LOCKS, ALLOYS, ABS, LOADED, 1 OWNER, 39,402 KMS, 2007 NISSAN VERSA 1.8 SL HATCHBACK *CPO FINANCING AVAILABLE, $10,950 2007 NISSAN VERSA 18 SL HATCHBACK
2008 NISSAN SENTRA 2.0 S PKG CVT TRANSMISSION, CRUISE, TILT, ALLOYS, AIR, WINDOWS, LOCKS, FULL POWER GROUP, 1 OWNER, 42,900 KMS,. 2008 NISSAN SENTRA 2 0 S PKG *CPO FINANCING AVAILABLE, $11,950
2008 NISSAN SENTRA 2.0 S LUXURY PKG CVT TRANSMISSION, SUNROOF, BLUETOOTH, CRUISE, TILT, AIR, ABS, WINDOWS, LOCKS, ADJUSTABLE SEATS, TRUNK DIVIDER, ALLOYS, LOADED, 1 OWNER 2008 NISSAN SENTRA 2 0 S LUXURY PKG *CPO FINANCING AVAILABLE, $10,950
ROOF RACK, WINDOWS, LOCKS, TILT, AIR, 5 PASSENGER, FULL POWER GROUP, 123,531 KMS 2006 NISSAN X-TRAIL XE AWD $10,950 2006 NISSAN X TRAIL XE AWD
2008 NISSAN ROGUE SL PREMIUM PKG FWD, SUNROOF, ALLOYS, HEATED SEATS, ROOF RACK, PRIVACY GLASS, CVT TRANSMISSION, 6 DISC CD, FULL POWER GROUP, 1 OWNER, 91,881 KMS *CPO FINANCING AVAILABLE, $14,950
2008 NISSAN VERSA 1.8 S HATCHBACK
VALUE OPTION PKG, AIR, TILT, WINDOWS, LOCKS, CD, FULL POWER GROUP, 1 OWNER, 59,860 KMS *CPO FINANCING AVAILABLE, $9,950
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2012 NISSAN ALTIMA 3.5 SR BEST-SELLING JAPANESE MIDSIZE SEDAN IN 2011 Ω • 175-hp, 2.5 L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine with available Xtronic CVT ® • Standard ABS, Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), and Traction Control System (TCS) UP TO
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2012 NISSAN SENTRA 2.5 SE-R PACKED WITH HIGH TECH • 140-hp, 2.0 L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine with available Xtronic CVT ® • Standard ABS, Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), Traction Control System (TCS)
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2012 NISSAN VERSA HATCH 1.8 SL BEST-SELLING JAPANESE SUBCOMPACT IN 2011 Ω • 122-hp, 1.8 L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine with available automatic transmission • Available Remote Keyless Entry • Power Windows, Locks, and Heated Outside Mirrors
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2012 NISSAN TITAN CC SL 4X4 THE BIGGEST, TOUGHEST NISSAN • Class-leading standard 5.6 L DOHC V8 engine with 317-hp and 385 lb-ft torque • Up to 2,153 lbs payload, 9,500 lbs of towing capacity • Fully boxed full-length ladder frame
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Cornwall getting another pro hockey team
The Journal An educational assistant at Winchester Public School is honouring the memory of Canadian victims of the 9-11 tragedy by creating special commemorative seed packets in their honour. Jeff Arsenault has launched several seed- distribution initiatives in recent years that inspire caring and other character attributes in children by encouraging them to plant sunflower and other seeds in honour of spe- cific causes. The act of planting and nurturing a seed to maturity encourages responsibility and resilience. His most recent effort is the “9- 11 Tribute Seed Packet”. Arsenault con- tacted the families of Canadian victims of 9-11 and asked them if they wanted to ex- press their feelings about the tragedy through artwork or writing on a special sunflower seed packet produced by McKenzie Seeds. The idea was to let them honour their loved ones through both the seed packets and the flowers they will yield. “The whole idea was I wanted to give back to these families because, to me, they are the ultimate representation of resilience be- cause of what they have lived through,” said Arsenault. “This is our way of showing respect for the families and a way for the schools to connect with them and show their sup- port.” Arsenault is organizing a special cere- mony at WPS on May 16 where 9-11 victims will be honoured. Seed packets to honour Canadian 9-11 victims
By Greg Kielec
Cornwall is getting another professional hockey team. The Windsor Wild franchise is being moved to the city for next season, according to the Ligue Nord-Americain de Hockey. The announcement was made in a league press release issued late Sunday. More details will be provided by the LNAH Cornwall hockey group during a press conference at the league’s annual gen- eral assembly next weekend in Thetford Mines. The team, which was purchased by Bernard Villeneuve and was runner up in the 2011-12 LNAH finals, will be playing Saturday nights, according to the release. The LNAH (North American Hockey League), founded in 2004, is a low-level professional league based in Quebec. It was called the Quebec Semi-Pro Hockey League from 1996 until it turned pro in 2004.
Special photo Players from the Windsor Wild of the Ligue Nord-Americain de Hockey celebrate in this photo from the league’s website. The team is coming to Cornwall this fall’s season.
St. John’s celebrating 225th anniversary
ing the anniversary service as will a spe- cial guest soloist and Dr. Clyde Irvine will officiate as guest minister. After the ceremony, all 400-500 people expected to attend the service will pose for a picture on the steps in front of the church, said John McMartin, chairman of the church’s 225 Committee. The light project has been well received and self-funded, according to the church. People who donated funds for the lights are being personally invited to the special service.
of Knox/St. Paul’s congregation. It will consist of dinner, a CD presentation, live entertainment of fiddlers, and a comedian and a presentation to Max Keeping. Bruce Russell will provide piano accompani- ment throughout. HOMECOMING SERVICE The banquet will be followed by a 225th Homecoming Anniversary service at 10 a.m. on Sunday after which lights in front of the church donated by local family members will be dedicated. The Centennial Choir will perform dur-
By Greg Kielec
The oldest Presbyterian Church in what was the old Upper Canada will cel- ebrate a major milestone this week- end. St. John’s Presbyterian Church at 28 Sec- ond Street East in Cornwall will celebrate its 225th anniversary will a special ban- quet on Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. with news personality Max Keeping as master of ceremonies. The dinner will be catered by members
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Initiative contre l’intimidation à l'École élémentaire catholique Ste-Lucie Des bracelets aux couleurs de la paix
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sujet est un modèle, une façon de promou- voir une atmosphère d’harmonie », a-t-elle partagé le regard fixé sur la jeune Laury. Un incident s’étant produit un jour de classe, entre Laury et un autre élève l’a laissé perplexe, voire mal à l’aise. Une rumeur courait à son sujet et aurait mis la fillette dans l’embarras. C’est alors qu’elle décida d’écrire un petit mot à la personne concernée, durant un cours, discrètement, de peur de déran- ger le reste de la classe. « J’ai pas apprécié que tu aies parti une rumeur et maintenant tout le monde rit de moi », décrivait la note manuscrite. Laury n’aura pas eu de suite à cette note, mais son geste était sa manière de communiquer ses sentiments. Les classes de l’école élémentaire ont eu l’occasion de discuter des différentes formes d’intimidation lors de la présen- tation d’un tableau de mots et d’images. Des termes tels que la cyberintimidation , décrivant des choses publiées sur les réseaux sociaux, sans fondements, et l’ aliénation sociale , qui signifie exclure une personne d’un groupe. Des exem- ples bien concrets du quotidien que peut subir un élève, dans un endroit qui pa- raît hermétique et homogène à première vue. Du côté de la direction de l'école, le directeur de l'établissement, Mario Bisson, demeure confiant dans son ap- proche. « Tu dois apprendre à agir avec les autres. Des outils sont offerts aux élèves pour faire face à la situation », a- t-il La compassion exemplaire de Laury, l’amène à offrir les profits de la vente des bracelets, au Centre hospitalier pour enfants de l’Est ontarien (CHEO).
Une jolie fille toute menue dénommée Laury Tanguay, élève de 6 e année, de l’École élémentaire catholique Ste-Lucie, a décidé qu’elle ne serait pas victime d’intimidation. « Moi je me suis faite intimider longtemps. Des personnes fermaient la porte sur ma face, me lançaient des boîtes à lunch, me disaient des mots comme Je vais te faire mal », a raconté Laury. Les classes ont eu l’occasion d’entendre une présentation sur les différentes facettes de l’intimidation, préparée par la fillette de 12 ans, le 10 mai dernier. C’est à la suite du visionnement d’un court métrage portant sur l’intimidation que la jeune fille a décidé d’en faire un projet social, qu’elle partagera avec toute la spontanéité associée à l’enfance, avec ses confrères et consœurs.
Photo Katina Diep L'intervenante Mélissa Paquette et l'élève de 6e année Laury Tanguay expliquent au groupe les différentes facettes de l'intimidation.
Ainsi, elle a choisi de fabriquer des bra- celets de laine, de couleurs bleu ciel et mauve, qu’elle vend au coût d’un dollar. Le mauve lui semblait un choix parfait pour symboliser l’intimidation et le bleu la paix. « Le bleu c’est pour les casques bleus de l’armée canadienne, qui nous protège de cette influence », a-t-elle confiée, d’un ton posé et réfléchi. Les membres du personnel de l’école ont encadré l’élève dans sa démarche, l’aidant à développer et structurer ses idées. Mélissa Paquette, intervenante auprès de l’école semblait empreinte d’admiration pour Laury. « Je suis très très fière de Laury. C’est une initiative et sa passion pour le
INVITATION Assemblée générale annuelle et dîner-conférence
Photo Katina Diep Rose Desnoyers, présidente du conseil d'administration du Centre culturel de Cornwall a présenté les faits saillants de la dernière année, couronnée par l'octroi d'une subvention de Patrimoine Canada de 50 000 $ annoncée récem- ment. « Il faut être accueillant pour tous les francophones ou ceux qui souhaitent l'être. Nous sommes une partie intégrante de la ville de Cornwall », a-t-elle signifié, lors de son allocution vendredi dernier.
Le mardi 12 juin 2012 Best Western Parkway Inn & Conference Centre 1515, Vincent Massey, Cornwall Le mardi 12 juin 2012 Best Western Parkway Inn & Conference Centre 1515, Vincent Massey, Cornwall Assemblée générale annuelle du Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie de 11 h 30 à 12 h Dîner à 12 h et conférence à partir de 12 h 30 Invité : monsieur Grant Crack, adjoint parlementaire à la ministre déléguée Dîner à 12 h et conférence à partir de 12 h 30 « Le plan stratégique de l’AFO et l'enjeu santé » aux Affaires francophones et député de Glengarry, Prescott et Russell Conférence « Le plan stratégique de l’AFO et l'enjeu santé » par monsieur Denis Vaillancourt, président de l’Assemblée de la francophonie de l’Ontario (AFO) Afin de nous permettre de bien vous accueillir, veuillez confirmer votre présence au plus tard le mardi 29 mai 2012 auprès de madame Lynn Cuillerier au 613 937-3132 poste 225. B IENVENUE À TOUS ! C’ EST GRATUIT ! le mardi 29 mai 2012 B IENVENUE À TOUS ! C’ EST GRATUIT !
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