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Un nouveau président pour L’Amalgame

Le classement des écoles selon Fraser

Meet Amanda Brisson, executive director of BBBS

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Second fire in one month on Louisa Street

BREACH Christopher Tessier, 19, of Cornwall, was arrested on January 30 and charged with breach of undertaking for failing to notify a change of address and breach of proba- tion by not keeping the peace. He was later released to appear in court on February 25. Tyler Bissonnette, 20, of Cornwall, was arrested on January 31 and charged with breaching an undertaking for being out past curfew as well as failing to keep the peace. He was also charged with breach of probation order for failing to keep the peace. He was taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing. PUBLIC MISCHIEF Andre Lemay, 58, of Cornwall, was arrested on January 30 and charged with public mischief. He was taken into custody, charged accordingly and later released to ap- pear in court on February 25. CRIMINAL HARASSMENT A 43-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on January 30 and charged with crimi- nal harassment and four counts of breach of recognizance, for being within 100 meters of his ex-girlfriend’s place of work. His name was not released as it might identify the victim in the matter. BREAK AND ENTER, POSSESSION OF PROPERTY OBTAINED BY CRIME Michael Williams, 42, and MagdalenaWilliams, 32, both of Cornwall, were arrested on January 23 in relation to two break and enters that occurred in the city of Corn- wall during the months of November, 2013 and December, 2013. A third person is also being sought by police in relation to both break and enters. Michael Williams was held for a bail hearing and Magdalena Williams was released to appear in court at a later date. ASSAULT, ASSAULTWITH AWEAPON A 15-year-old Cornwall youth was arrested on January 28 and charged with as- sault and assault with a weapon. During their investigation they took the youth into custody, charged him accordingly and later released him to his mother with a future court date. His name was not released as per provision of the Youth Criminal Justice Act MISCHIEF A 23-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on January 28 and charged with mis- chief. His name was not released as it might identify the victim in the matter. BREACH Cory Sabourin, 35, of Cornwall, was arrested on January 28 and charged with breaching his undertaking for being away from his residence, attending a store de- spite being on conditions not to and failing to keep the peace. The man was taken into custody and charged accordingly then held for a bail hearing. WARRANT, RESIST ARREST Noah Mitchell, 31, of Snye QC, was arrested on January 29 on the strength of a warrant. He was taken into custody and held for a bail hearing. BREACH A 24-year-old Cornwall woman was arrested on January 29 and charged with breaching her probation order for having communicated with someone for which she has conditions not to and for failing to keep the peace. Her name was not re- leased as the probation order stems from a domestic incident and may identify the victim in the matter. WARRANT Cody MacDonald, 30, of York ON, was arrested on January 29 on the strength of a warrant. He was taken into custody, transported to Cornwall and held for a bail hearing.

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A blazing fire that destroyed part of a Louisa Street duplex on Tuesday evening was caused by an unattended candle, according to fire chief Richard McCullough. The fire happened mere meters away from another structure that was the target of flames last month. Damages are estimated at $150,000. No human lives were lost but a cat and dog are said to be missing. (FR)

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nator Graham Greer. “Access to an icon like Gordon Lightfoot is a great way to reward our supporters.” Aultsville theatre will welcome Gordon Lightfoot FRANCIS RACINE inforeflet.news@eap.on.ca

Mr. Lightfoot, who currently marks five decades of touring, has won 15 Juno Awards and been nominated for 5 Grammy Awards. He was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1986 and the Cana- dian Country Music Hall Of Fame in 2001. In May 2003, he was made a Companion of the Order of Canada and is also a member of the Order of Ontario. In 2004, he was in- ducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame and in 2012, the U.S. Songwriters Hall of Fame. “We’ll be offering a special presale opportunity to people who’ve signed up via our web- site to receive our e-newsletter,” said Aultsville Theatre Commu- nications Coordinator Graham Greer.

The legendary Gordon Lightfoot will be gracing the stage of Cornwall’s Aultsville Theater during his 2014 fall tour that in- cludes stops in Ottawa, Montreal and To- ronto. Aultsville Theatre General Manager Janet Martel can hardly hide her enthusiasm. “I’m a huge fan of Mr. Lightfoot’s music and I was incredibly excited when we received word that he wanted to bring his tour here to our community theatre,” she said. “I believe this show will be a real feather in our cap and will showcase the fantastic technical up- grades we’ve been making.” The concert will be held on Friday, No- vember 21 at 8 pm. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, January 30th at 9 am through the Cornwall Civic Complex box office or online via www.admission.com. “We’ll be offering a special presale oppor- tunity to people who’ve signed up via our website to receive our e-newsletter,” said Aultsville Theatre Communications Coordi-

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The acclaimed musician Gordon Lightfoot will be performing at the Aultsville The- atre on November 21.

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Amanda Brisson: Executive Director of BBBS

ated from college.” One look around 101, Third Street West reveals that the non-profit organization is well loved by the community. While climb- ing the steep stairs that lead to Brisson’s of- fice, laughter as well as an array of unrec- ognizable voices are heard downstairs. Big brothers, big sisters, as well as Littles meet at any time of day in the welcoming build- ing. “I first started working at Big Brothers Big Sisters in 2006 as a case worker,” explained the well-known Cornwall citizen. “Then I heard there was a spot for an executive di- rector and I thought it could be interesting. So I applied.” Brisson is known throughout the commu-

nity not only because of the constant work she does protecting the welfare of children across the city, but also because she’s a Cornwall girl. “I was born and raised here,” she says with a smile. “I love this place, it’s my home.” Upon completing her studies at the St- Lawrence College in education assistant, the then newgraduate decided to approach BBBS in order to become a case worker. “At first, when I was still a student, I want- ed to work in a school,” she explains. “But after volunteering with all these non-profit organizations, I knew this was where I be-

longed.” The Cornwall native also stresses that al- though she’s graduated from college, she still undergoes several different courses in management. “Everything is always chang- ing,” she expressed. “So I always try to stay on top of things. I never stop.” Although she displays great love towards her choice of employment, Brisson high- lights that working at BBBS isn’t always easy. “Over the years, I’ve developed thick skin to cope with all the hardships we have to face every day,” she explains. “But the newly hired case workers we have are still quite sensitive to some things we see.” As tears start building in her eyes, Brisson explains what really affects her. “I just can’t believe it when kids walk up to me and tell me that their one and only wish is to go to Dairy Queen and then to the movie the- ater,” she says emotionally. “Kids these days should be able to do those kinds of things. It really touches me to see that.” The executive director also claims that some kids who end up utilizing BBBS have sometimes never been in a car. “We’re here to give hope to the children who need us most,”she explains.“We’re there to tell them that going to college or University isn’t nearly as hard as they think.” What the influential woman feels is the most rewarding aspect of her employment is to observe past kids who were mentored by a Big Brother or a Big Sister and who have now become mentors themselves. “I can’t stress enough how I love it,” she says with a smile. “All these kids you saw running in the halls or playing outside with their Bigs in the seventies or eighties are now doing the same with their Littles.” Sitting in Brisson’s office, several different individuals walk in to talk to the important woman. One of them happens to be a Big Brother to two young boys. As he approach- es her, she hands him four tickets for an Ot- tawa Senators game. “These were donated to us,” she explains. “Someone won them and decided that he didn’t want to go, so he donated them to us.” The Big Brother holds them in his hand, knowing full well that with these small piec- es of paper, the dreams of two young boys are about to become a reality. “I’ve brought them to go see some River Kings games,” she expresses. “But they’ve never been to a real NHL matchup. We’ve seen the Canadian Tire Centre before and I’ve told them that I’d bring them there one day.” The executive director then looks up, her face filled with her smile. “So many people ask me if I have kids,” she says, still with a smile. “Surprisingly I don’t have any of my own, but I do have 400 of them here. And that’s truly what they are to me, my kids.”

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CORNWALL | As the Chinese philosopher Confucius once stated, choose a job you love and you will never work a day in your life. Amanda Brisson, executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters, has done just that. Upon entering the colorful building, long ago converted into the BBBS’s headquarters in Cornwall, one can sense a strong feeling of joy and happiness and with good rea- sons. The team employed under Brisson is young, energetic and have Cornwall’s youths at heart. “The girls that work here, both part-time and full-time, love children,” explained Brisson with her trademark heartwarming smile. “My two full-time girls are just start- ing their career. They just recently gradu- communautaire Le lien community link The Singles 55 Starting onThursday, February 6, 2014, the meeting night of the Singles 55 Plus of Cornwall and surrounding area will be the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at The Navy Club, located at 30, Sixth Street East, at 5:00 p.m. For more information, please call 613 935-5211 or send an e-mail to singles55plusgroup@ yahoo.ca Mental Health Association The Canadian Mental Health Associa- tion is focusing on fitness. Every Mon- day, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, a club walk is organized followed by a healthy snack. For more information, contact Kristyn at 613 933-5845 ext 238 La Croix-Rouge canadienne Le programme de transportation de la Croix-Rouge est à la recherche de bé- névoles. Pour de plus amples informa- tions, veuillez contacter Sarah Wallace au 613-932-0231 poste 2240 Association The Canadian Mental Health Associa- tion is focusing on fitness. Every Monday from 10:30 am to noon, a bluc walk is organized, followed by a healthy snack. For more information, contact Kristyn at 613 933-5845 extension 238 The Canadian Mental Health

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The Big Brother Big Sister house sits at the corner of 101 Third Street West and dominates the surroundings with its bright and inviting colours. Children from all over Cornwall, SD&G and even sometimes Casselman and Akwesasne are welcomed within its walls.

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Un nouveau président pour L’Amalgame

M. Perron, qui n’a pas tenté de se faire réélire, a tenu à remercier les multiples organismes qui ont appuyé l’organisme francophone tout au long de l’année 2012- 2013. «Je remercie non seulement tous les membres de notre conseil d’administration, mais aussi les médias qui ont su nous ap- puyer durant nos différents événements», a déclaré M. Perron. Chœur en fête La chorale, organisée par L’Amalgame, a participé à plus- ieurs grands évé- nements l’année dernière, dont un festival qui a eu lieu du 20 au 22 septembre, dans le cadre du 400e anniversaire de présence française en Ontario, ainsi qu’un spectacle offert gra- tuitement lors de Vive Cornwall. «Pour nous, 2013 a été l’année de la cho- rale, a expliqué M. Perron. Les membres de celle-ci ont travaillé très fort.» «Cela a été

une fin de semaine très enrichissante», a ajouté Michèle Chauvin-Bourdon, secré- taire de L’Amalgame, concernant le festival. «Nous avions accueilli plus de 100 mem- bres. L’année prochaine, l’événement se tiendra à Ottawa.» La chorale se rassemble chaque jeudi à l’église Sainte-Thérése. Théâtre de L’Amalgame Nicole Labelle, directrice artistique de l’organisme, s’est dite heureuse du rôle que L’Amalgame a joué dans le théâtre commu- nautaire en 2013. «Le théâtre communautaire, c’est beau- coup de soutien», a-t-elle déclaré devant les membres. Bien qu’une présentation concernant l’engagement de L’Amalgame durant le fes- tival Théâtre Action ait été bien détaillée et complète, quelques membres se sont dits curieux par l’approche de l’organisme en- vers les jeunes. «Nous avions monté une pièce de théâtre à Marie-Tanguay auparavant, a souligné Rose Desnoyers. Est-ce que nous allons en organiser une autre?» «On voudrait en monter une autre», a répondu Mme Labelle.

«Mais ça prend beaucoup d’énergie, puis souvent, les jeunes ont plusieurs activités parascolaires qui se tiennent après l’école. Mais les étudiants qui participent sont sou- vent très impliqués.» La directrice a aussi souligné que les bil- lets pour la pièce de théâtre Le gars de Qué- bec sont en vente auprès des acteurs. Les représentations de Le gars de Québec se tiendront au DreamBuilders Studio, le 21, 22, 28 février et premier mars à 19h30 et le 23 février et 2 mars, à 13h. Rapport financier Le rapport financier de L’Amalgame a été présenté par Murielle Bourdeau, trésorière de l’organisation. «La plupart des dépenses sont récur- rentes», a-t-elle expliqué. Ce qui semble avoir asséché les fonds de l’organisation sont les droits d’auteurs pour les diverses pièces présentées. «Lorsque l’on présente une pièce, on doit non seulement payer pour obtenir celle-ci, mais aussi pour la présenter.» La trésorière a quand même su apaiser les membres, en leur annonçant que L’Amalgame avait, malgré tout, terminé l’année 2012-2013 avec un surplus.

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CORNWALL | La nouvelle année a amené quelques changements au sein de L’Amalgame, dont un nouveau prési- dent et un petit ajustement au logo de

l’organisation. Ceux- ci ont été dévoilés lors de l’assemblée annuelle qui a eu lieu le 29 janvier dernier au centre Charles- Émile-Claude.

«Pour nous, 2013 a été l’année de la chorale, a expliquéM. Per- ron. Les membres de celle-ci ont travaillé très fort.» «Cela a été une fin de semaine très en- richissante», a ajouté Michèle Chauvin-Bourdon, secrétaire de L’Amalgame

«C’est à moi de prendre la relève», a déclaré M. Bour- don lorsque celui-ci a été élu nouveau président. L’homme de Cornwall, qui est récipiendaire de plusieurs honneurs, n’a fait face à aucun opposant. «Je tiens à remercier notre président sortant, Robert Perron, pour tout ce qu’il a fait pour L’Amalgame en 2013».

CORNWALL | La Citadelle acquiesce à l’appel des spécialistes financiers et offre maintenant un cours de gestion en finances personnelles. Depuis le début de l’année scolaire 2013-2014, deux cours de plus se sont ajoutés à une liste déjà bien remplie de cours optionnels. Selon les statistiques, le taux d’endettement est actuel- lement supérieur à 165%. En d’autres mots, pour chaque 100$ de revenu, un Canadien dépense 165$. Les spécialistes financiers ne cessent de répéter que cette tendance ne peut se prolonger indéfi- niment. Sinon, elle aura de sérieuses répercussions sur l’économie canadienne. Ces mêmes spécialistes suggèrent qu’on présente en salle de classe les notions de base en finances personnelles afin d’outiller les jeunes à mieux gérer leurs finances. Le cours de ges- tion de finances personnelles offert à La Citadelle aborde les as- pects fondamentaux d’une planification financière permettant des choix éclairés en matière de revenus, d’achats, de types de place- ments et d’investissements et de planification d’objectifs à court et à long terme au niveau financier. L’élève apprend à établir un bud- get personnel, à planifier et à gérer ses achats, dépenses et dettes, à explorer les placements en valeurs mobilières et immobilières et prévoir les assurances et la retraite. La Citadelle agit face à l’accroissement de la dette

Viva la revolution!

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LesmembresduclublesÉcrilibristresontmenéunerévolutiondesmotsle28janvierdernieràlabibliothèque publique de Cornwall. Le thème a amené les membres présents à trouver de multiples façons intéressantes d’utiliser le mot révolution dans leur texte. Plusieurs ont souligné les différents événements qui ont créé notre monde moderne tandis que d’autres ont expliqué leur propre définition du mot. Ci-dessus, Nicole Labelle lit son texte à haute voix devant le groupe. (FR)

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of Eastern Ontario affiche une note de 6,2. Les revenus moyens des parents sont de 65 700$ et les besoins spéciaux de 44,4%. Bien que l’Upper Canada District School Board ait la note la plus basse comme con- seil avec 5,5, l’école East Front, rattachée à ce conseil, affiche la note de 7,1, avec des revenus moyens de 60 900$ et des besoins spéciaux de 14,3%. Au sein du même con- seil, suit la Viscount Alexander Public School avec une note de 6,5, des besoins spéciaux de 24,2% et des revenus de 50 800$. Le Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario enregistre pour sa part une note de 6,5 alors que l’École élémentaire publique Rose des Vents atteste d’une note de 6,7 avec des revenus moyens de 66 000$ et des besoins spéciaux de 20%. Également, le Conseil de District CSDCEO s’est vu attribuer la note de 6,1 alors que l’École élémentaire catholique Notre-Dame se situe à la frontière avec une note de 6,0. Les besoins spéciaux y sont évalués à 48,1% et le revenu moyen à 55 700$. Au sein du même conseil, Marie-Tanguay, avec une note de 5,3, indique des revenus moyens de 67 400$ et des besoins spéciaux de 25,5%. Au cours des dernières années, les con- seils scolaires de langue française ont in- diqué vouloir réserver leurs commentaires aux résultats de l’Office de la qualité et de la responsabilité en éducation, qu’ils jugent plus adéquats pour évaluer des perfor- mances de leurs établissements. Le bulletin de l’Institut Fraser ne reçoit donc qu’un ac- cueil mitigé des instances concernées

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CORNWALL | Le Bulletin des écoles pri- maires de l’Ontario de L’Institut Fraser pour l’année scolaire 2012-2013, vient d’être dévoilé. Sur une note de 10, la moyenne provin- ciale est de 6,0. Dans la région de Cornwall, la majorité des écoles se situent au-dessus de ce résultat, hormis l’École élémentaire catholique Marie-Tanguay qui accuse une note de 5,3 et la Gladstone Public School qui affiche une note de 4,6. On note par ailleurs une progression importante pour l’Immaculate Conception Separate School dont les résultats sont passés de 2,1 à 6,1 au cours des cinq dernières années. L’Institut Fraser effectue ce classement annuellement à partir des résultats récoltés par l’Office de la qualité et de la responsabil- ité en éducation mais tient compte d’autres facteurs dont le salaire moyen des foyers dans chacun des établissements visés dans le présent rapport. On comptait 3030 écoles primaires dans la province pour cette année scolaire et quatre conseils scolaires pour la région de Cornwall. À la lecture des résultats, on constate qu’à Cornwall, les écoles affichent majoritaire- ment des résultats supérieurs à leur con- seil respectif. C’est la St. Anne’s School qui vient en tête de liste avec une note de 7,5 alors que le Catholic District School Board

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Dans le cadre du cours de plein air PAD3O, les élèves de L’Héritage ont visité le parc des Adirondacks, région des High Peaks, dans l’état de New York, au sud-ouest du Lake Placid. Ceux-ci ont fait une randonnée pédestre d’hiver et l’ascension de Mount Jo et ont profité d’installations de camping toutes saisons. On reconnaît, ci-dessus, Kevin Montford, Naomi Sénécal, Nicholas Vallance, Samuel Paquette (par terre), Brit- tany Card, Anissa Mohamed, McGuire Fortier, Derrick Viau, Stéphanie Mallory, So- phie-Anne Massie, Julien Bergeron, Émilie Charlebois, Liana Charbonneau. (FR)

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PUZZLE NO. 693

31.Vagrant 32.More distant 34.Gashes 35.Use a throne 37.Crane 38.Wicked person 39.Scram 40.Tweety’s home 41.Chimney duct 42.Icicle hanger 43.Phase 44.Wallet items 46.____ and running

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Goulash A deliciously satisfying meal to serve to those you love. INGREDIENTS: • 5 ml (1 tsp) extra light olive oil with a dash of sesame oil • 2 onions, peeled and finely chopped • 2 garlic cloves, crushed, peeled and chopped • 675 g (1-1/2 pounds) bottom round beef, fat trimmed, cut into 5 cm (2 inch) pieces • 150 ml (6 oz) no-salt tomato paste • 750 ml (3 cups) fat free beef stock • 2 green peppers, seeded and cubed • 2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into • 1,3 cm (1/2 inch) cubes • 30 ml (2 tbsp) Hungarian paprika • 3 ml (1/2 tsp) freshly ground black pepper

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ARIES You feel good, as though you could con- quer the world. You are suddenly inspired to embark on a very stimulating profes- sional or personal activity. TAURUS You adore good company and you devote heart and soul to those you love. Be judi- cious, however; some may tend to take advantage of your goodness. GEMINI This is a rather stressful week for one rea- son or another. You might be able to find the necessary motivation to properly take care of your health, both on the short and long term. CANCER A few surprises may delay you at home or at work. It would be a good idea to leave plenty of time between appointments in order to avoid the stress of falling behind in your schedule. LEO Some friends may invite you to join them on a trip. Nothing would give you more pleasure than getting away for a winter break and feeling some warm sand be- neath your feet. VIRGO You might run the gamut of feelings this week. You’re sure to make some big changes in your circle of friends, as you realize that some of them don’t deserve your friendship. LIBRA You may be urged to make an important decision. It’s vital that you gather togeth- er the right information before being in a position to weigh all the pros and cons and decide wisely. SCORPIO You find yourself with a mountain of urgent jobs to do at work. Even though this is a stressful situation, working your way through it is a good investment in your career. SAGITTARIUS You are in the spotlight, even though you would have preferred to remain in the shadows. This kind of situation can help you conquer your shyness in front of an audience. CAPRICORN If your children left home a while ago, you may decide to sell the house and enjoy greater freedom. You might also receive some kind of marriage proposal. AQUARIUS You are involved in lots of discussions. You increase your client base at work and suc- ceed in assembling your troops in order to substantially improve business. PISCES Financial matters are a frequent source of stress. Take the time to talk with the right people in order to find suitable so- lutions and, above all, don’t be too hard on yourself.

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ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 693

• 5 ml (1 tsp) caraway seeds • 7 plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped

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PUZZLE NO. 429

DIRECTIONS: Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan and fry the onion and garlic until translucent. Do not brown. Turn out into a bowl and set aside. Drop the cubed meat into the hot pan, making sure all the pieces have a chance to touch the hot surface. Stir in the tomato paste. You’ll see the sugar in the paste start to caramel- ize and turn brown. Stir the onions and garlic back into the pan. Pour in the beef stock, cover and simmer 90 minutes. Add the potatoes, green peppers, half of the paprika, the black pepper and the caraway seeds. Cover and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Before you serve, stir in the tomato pieces until just heated through. Sprinkle with the remaining paprika. Stir and serve. Recipe and photo : Graham Kerr’s Smart Cooking, Doubleday.

ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 429

HOW TO PLAY: Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once. Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: You must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column, or 3x3 box .

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