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communautaire Le lien community link The CASSELMAN L’équipe de ringuette féminine de Cas- selman est à la recherche de joueuses ados et femmes. Le dimanche soir à 21h au Complexe J.R.Brisson à partir de sep- tembre 2013. Pour plus d’infos, commu- niquer avec Michelle 613 764-9933 ou karategirl021@gmail.com La ligue de quilles mixe Club 50 + de Casselman est à la recherche de joueuses et joueurs pour la saison 2013-2014, qui débutera le 9 septembre prochain, à 13h, à la salle de quilles de Casselman. Pour plus de renseignements: Claudette 613- 764-2629 La ligue de quilles pour femmes ”Les tannantes du mardi soir” est à la recher- che de nouvelles équipières. Nous jouons les mardis soirs, à partir du 3 septembre prochain à 18h30, à la salle de quilles de Casselman. Pour plus d’information 613 987-2144. EMBRUN Souper de fèves aux lards et macaroni organise par les Chevaliers de colomb, le vendredi 13 septembre 2013, à 17h, au 5, rue Forget, Embrun. (Traiteur La Ferme Drouin). Le Club Joie de vivre 50+ commence son année de quilles le mercredi 11 septembre, à 13h, à la salle de quilles d’Embrun, rue Blais. Si des gens sont in- téressés à venir jouer aux quilles, veuillez vous enregistrer auprès de Pierrette Roy, au 613-443-3305. RUSSELL St Mary’s Golf Tournament will be held on the 23rd of August 2013 at the Metcal- fe Golf Course, 4 per team, best ball. Fees include 18 holes, cart + BBQ dinner. Call Bill: 613 445-0523. LIMOGES L’équipe féminine de volley-ball est à la recherche de joueuses. Tous les mardis soirs, de 19h à 21h, au centre communau- taire de Limoges. Veuillez contacter Car- ole, après 17h, au 613-443-3134. ST-ISIDORE Cérémonie au cimetière le dimanche 25 août 2013, à la messe de 10h30. Veuillez apporter votre chaise de parterre. En cas de pluie, la célébration aura lieu dans l’église. Un brunch chaud suivra au Cen- tre récréatif. Des réservations requises au 613 524-5686 Laurence ou 613 524-2860 presbytère.

Terry Fox run on September 15 The local Terry Fox Run and walk will be held in Russell and Embrun on the trail on Sunday, September 15 from 9:30 until noon. We have two starts: one behind Mother Te- resa Catholic School on the trail and one at the Embrun Train Depot beside Euphoria. We will have face painting, live music, and Zumba at both ends to warm up partici- pants. There is no registration fee and you can collect pledges or make an on-site do- nation of any denomination. All donations are gratefully accepted. anne McLean, Sharon Ellliot’s face-painting, Pronto, Chez Lili-Labelle Tents, Curves Emb- run, Russell Arena, Russell Ag. Society, Rus- sell and Embrun Fire Depts., Paramedics, Mother Teresa School, Euphoria in Embrun, Russell Lions, the Magladry-Toll families, the local band “Happy to be Here”, all the busi- nesses who allow us to put up posters and leave pledge forms, and you the communi- ty who come out to keep Terry’s dream and memory alive. I would like to thank Donna Lafrance who is my other arm in all of this. Last year, we raised $13, 570.45.

instrumental in raising awareness and pro- tecting Russell against a potential waste disposal site. He was the voice of“Dump the Dump”but had to withdraw to deal with his health. Like Terry, he has shown perserver- ance, strength, and determination. Unfor- tunately, there were many others that we thought of and we will be thinking of you at the event. We hope to see you there on Sunday, September 15. Terry ran a marathon every day on one leg to raise awareness about cancer. What will you do? We also dedi- cate this event to all others who are pres- ently battling cancer and to our survivors! Remember, we will have our survivor and dedication board so bring a photo of your loved one.

You can walk, run, rollerblade, bring a stroller or well-behaved four-footed friend, bike or wheelchair. You can go the distance (approx. 10 km.) or go as far as you like. We will have a half-way washroom and water station across from Therkelson`s on the trail. We thank all our supporters again this year such as Scotia Bank, Giant Tiger, Rus- sell Township and Mayor J.P. St. Pierre, our Zumba instructors Caroline Rail and Le-

I would like to thank all my volunteers (what a team) and remind students who need hours, we can use you to encourage our runners at the event and ensure there is no litter. We dedicate this year’s event to local long-time resident, Walter Chowloski, who has been battling cancer and whose wife Margrit has been a Terry Fox volun- teer since I have been involved. Walter was

Cindy Saucier Organizer for Site #82 Russell-Embrun

Thank you spreading the word On behalf of The War Amps, I would like to thank you for Candice Vetter’s excellent article featuring Hailey Lavergne (August 7), a member of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program. Circle”philosophy by accepting their ampu- tations and developing a positive approach to challenges.

support of our Key Tag and Address Label Service. Your coverage will go a long way in helping to spread the word.

Articles like yours certainly help to inform the public of the resources and programs available to child amputees. War Amps re- ceives no government grants and its pro- grams are possible solely through public

Danita Chisholm, Executive Director CHAMP Program

Hailey’s zest for life is an inspiration to all. Through CHAMP, child amputees like Hai- ley are encouraged to adopt the “Winner’s

Cholowski to be honoured at Terry Fox Run

Each year the Embrun-Russell Terry Fox Run honours a community member batt- ling cancer, and this year organizers have chosen long-time resident Walter Cho- lowski. “Not only has Margrit Cholowski (spouse) been a volunteer as long as I’ve been in- volved,” says organizer Cindy Saucier. “But he was instrumental in raising awareness and protecting Russell against a potential

waste disposal site.” Cholowski is one of the founders of the citizen activist group Dump the Dump Now. When diagnosed, he had to withdraw some of his participation. Saucier says, “Like Terry, he has shown perseverance, strength, and determination.” The run will be held Sunday, September 15 and starts at 9 a.m. The Russell start line is on the fitness trail near Mother Teresa

School on Concession Street and the Em- brun start is on the fitness trail where it meets Notre Dame beside Euphoria. Practical guide for seniors released The Ontario Seniors’ Secretariat has re- leased a new edition of A Guide to Programs and Services for Seniors in Ontario. The free guide helps seniors find what they need, and when and where. It features up-to-date information on provincial and federal ser- vices available to seniors and is available in 16 languages. It offers practical information on qualify of life including health, wellness and active living; safety, security, finances and transportation; and housing, long- term care homes and caregiving. It is avail- able online at ontario.ca/seniorsguide and can also be ordered free of charge through ontario.ca/publications or by calling 1-888- 910-1999 (TTY : 1-800-387-5559). Soutien aux familles Depuis le mois de juillet, davantage de familles de Glengarry-Prescott-Russell sont admissibles à la Prestation ontarienne pour enfants. Plus de 500 000 familles ont reçu une augmentation maximale de 110$. Le paiement annuel maximum s’élève dé- sormais à 1210$ pour chaque enfant. Ce montant passera à 1310$ en juillet 2014. Selon le député de Glengarry-Prescott- Russell, Grant Crack, ce soutien supplé- mentaire aide les familles de sa circonscrip- tion à payer le coût de l’alimentation, de l’habillement, des loisirs et des autres be- soins fondamentaux.

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