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to allow the outgoing warden of the United Counties a last opportunity to raise money, through the banquet ticket sales, for one or more favoured charities in his or her area before stepping down as warden. The banquet proceeds are added to the money raised earlier in the year during the annual Warden’s Golf Tournament, and the total sum dedicated to the selected charity or charities. The intended recipients for Jean-Paul St- Pierre’s !nal gesture as warden are Centre Urgel Forget, the Royal Canadian Legion branch in Russell for their projects, the Autism Association, and the Embrun Food Bank. The speci!c amounts each group will receive will be announced at a later date. Madeleine Meilleur, Ontario’s current attorney-general and long-running minis- ter responsible for Francophone a"airs, began the host of verbal tributes to St- Pierre, whom she described as“a great man” whose passing shocked and saddened her. “Jean-Pierre embodied a constant desire to help,”Meilleur said. ‘We all knew him as a
man of such great dignity and a passionate politician. He was a born leader who always brought people together.” Meilleur forwarded the “best wishes and sympathy of the premier” to the St-Pierre family before concluding her time at the podium. “I respect this simple and humble man,” she said. “His warm presence brought joy to all.” Glengarry-Prescott-Russell’s two senior government representatives, MP Pierre Lemieux and MPP Grant Crack, each took their turn in praising St-Pierre’s “hard work” and dedication towards “bringing commu- nities together” during his time on Russell Township council and also on the counties council. Speaking on behalf of the counties council, Mayor François St-Amour of the neighbouring Nation municipality, regaled the audience with several tall tales about St-Pierre’s passion for golf and music, es- pecially for Hank Williams songs. He was rewarded with laughter as he explained with a smile why St. Pierre didn’t receive requests to sing his favourite songs. “JP was passionate about his family, golf, and music, and he was known to dabble in politics,” St-Amour said. “But most of all he loved to talk about what his grandchildren were up to. Thank you for sharing JP with us.” Coun. Pierre Leroux stepped up as spokesman for Russell Township council at the banquet. He reminisced about how St. Pierre served as an example of what an
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EMBRUN | Golfer jokes and chuckling criticisms about his debateable singing talents were some of the highlight sto- ries about Jean-Paul St. Pierre that enter- tained listeners at the Annual UCPR War- den’s Banquet. During a brief, tear-choked speech, Jo- celyn St-Pierre, wife to the late mayor of Russell Township, explained why her hus- band, who was warden this year for the United Counties of Prescott-Russell, would have wanted the annual warden’s ban- quet to go on even though he himself had passed away without warning in October. “He would be so proud to see the out- come of this evening, and seeing everyone coming together,” she said, !ghting back tears. “Thank you, all of you, from my child- ren and myself.” The tradition of the Warden’s Banquet is
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elected o#cial should do. “I think his greatest attribute was his abi- lity to listen,” Leroux said. “He would give you his undivided attention.” Mayor Robert Kirby of East Hawkesbury had the last word with his Toast to theWarden.“He was always fair in his decisions, and fun to be with.” Madeleine Meilleur, Ontario’s attorney- general and minister responsible for Francophone a"airs, recalled with a"ection some of her encounters with the late Jean-Paul St-Pierre during the Annual UCPR Warden’s Banquet Saturday evening at the Embrun Community Centre. Meilleur was one of several high-ranking dignitaries o"ering !nal tributes to the memory of Russell Township’s mayor and warden for Prescott-Russell counties, who died last month.
police beat During the week of November 3 to November 10, Hawkesbury OPP o#cers responded to 207 occurrences. Five break and enter incidents were reported. Four incidents of as- sault and !ve incidents of theft were reported. There was one impaired driving related incident. Out of these 207 occurrences, 18 were concluded with accusations. Impaired driver During the afternoon of November 4, at approximately 3:30 p.m., OPP O#cer Constable Lauzon was sent to investigate a motor vehicle collision on County Road 17 at the Highway 34 exit ramp. The investigation revealed that the driver had lost control of his vehicle and rolled over the in the ditch. Speed and alcohol were a factor in the collision. Further investigation revealed the driver had a blood alcohol level over the legal limit, and was driving with a suspended license. The driver was also found to have a suspended license and marijuana was found in his possession. The driver was arrested for impaired driving and transported to hospital. Bertram Legallais (44 years old), of Hudson, Quebec was charged with possession of a Schedule II substance, driving while impaired, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, driving under license of another ju- risdiction while suspended in Ontario, and driving while under suspension. His vehicle was seized for 7 days and his driver’s license was immediately suspended for 90 days. He was later released with a promise to appear in court on November 26 in L’Orignal. Break and enter A break and enter was reported on November 3 at the Hills Meadows Golf Course and Driving Range on County Road 10. Constable Simon Beaudreau investigated the matter. The investigation revealed someone broke into the Vankleek Hill business some- time between October 1 and November 3. Two buildings were broken into where food, various electronic items and toys were stolen. The matter is under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Simon Boudreau at the Hawkesbury OPP at 613-632-2729 or 1888-310-1122. A break and enter was reported at 8:30 p.m. on November 3 at a Nelson Street West residence in the Town of Hawkesbury. Constable Jonathan Bouchard investigated the matter. The investigation revealed that someone broke into the residence via a base- ment window sometime over the Halloween weekend. Various electronics and tools were stolen. The matter is under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Jonathan Bouchard at the Hawkesbury OPP at 613-632-2729 or 1-888-310- 1122. A break and enter was reported on November 9 at the Maximum PowerSports store located on Tupper Street, shortly after 6:30 a.m. Constable Pascal David responded to the call. The investigation suggests that someone broke into the business early Sunday morning, sometime after 1 a.m. Two motocross motorbikes were stolen amounting to close to $12,000. The matter is under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Pascal David at the Hawkesbury OPP at 613-632-2729 or 1-888-310-1122. A break and enter was reported during the afternoon of November 9 at a County Road 10 residence located in the Nation Municipality. Constable Eddy Saardi investiga- ted the matter. The investigation revealed that someone gained access to the residence by breaking in through a basement window sometime between November 8 and 9. Two chainsaws and two ri$es were stolen. The matter is under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Eddy Saardi at the Hawkesbury OPP at 613-632- 2729 or 1-888-310-1122.
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