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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