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GOVERNOR GENERAL TO HONOUR JONATHAN PITRE
awareness about the condition. Since his passing, Pitre’s legacy lives on in his mother, who continues his work. He was named last July for a posthumous awarding of the Meritorious Service Cross. His mother was nominated for the Meritorius Service Medal, in recognition of «her dedi- cation to her son’s work and in carrying on Jonathan Pitre’s legacy.» The citation attached to the honours, avai- lable on the Governor General of Canada’s website, reads: “Diagnosed with epidermolysis bullosa (EB) as a newborn, Jonathan Pitre became known as the Butterfly Child and the public face of this rare, debilitating skin disorder when he bravely allowed his daily wound- care regimen to be recorded by local media. Committed to fighting the disease, he and his mother, Tina Boileau, helped raise awa- reness and significant funds for research, which has since led to greater support for other families affected by EB. Even though the disease eventually took Jonathan’s life, his story continues to serve as a source of inspiration to all. The decoration awarded to the late Mr. Pitre will be received by his mother, Tina Boileau.” The Meritorious Service Decorations were created by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 1984 to recognize exceptional deeds UIBUCSJOHIPOPVSUPPVSDPVOUSZ0SJHJOBMMZ consisting of only a cross for military actions, the medal was added in 1991 at the same time the Decorations were introduced for civilian commendation.
Tina Boileau reçoit son prix et celui de Jonathan des mains de Mary May Simon, la gouverneure générale du Canada - Cpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall © BSGG, 2021
CHRISTOPHER SMITH christopher.smith@eap.on.ca
for their work in promoting awareness of epidermolysis bullosa (EB). The presentation PGUIFIPOPVSTXBTEFGFSSFEEVFUP$07*% and the honours were finally conferred in an honouring ceremony at 2 p.m. on September 17 at Rideau Hall. Jonathan Pitre, known as the Butterfly Child to many around the world, is remembered
for choosing to make a difference. EB is a genetic disorder that causes supersensitivity in the skin, like how a butterfly’s wing is fra- gile and easy to damage, and it wasn’t very well-known at the time. Jonathan became a leading spokesperson and campaigner for DEBRA Canada, a charity dedicated to researching EB, to help create greater public
The Governor General presented the honours in a ceremony at Rideau Hall. Last July, Jonathan Pitre and his mother Tina Boileau were nominated to receive Meritorious Service Decorations (MSD)
RUSSELL TOWNSHIP TO INVEST IN ROADS
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abutting a road, help to reduce erosion and snow drifting on those roads, as well as provide potential habitation opportunities to local wildlife. Council received the report, and the item will be added to the budget consideration for the new year as there are no funds free for such an incentive at this time. The second report, also from the EAC, stated its recommendation that the admi- OJTUSBUJPOTUSJLFBQBSUOFSTIJQXJUIUIF4/$ to apply for roadside restoration funding. In addition to restoring the condition of the roads, the funding would go towards getting rid of choking weeds and replacing them with plants to attract pollinators to the area. Councillor Cindy Saucier noted the milkweed lining some roads is the sole food source of the monarch butterfly, and wildflowers being used to beautify the hiking trail. This report was also received and deferred to the township’s business plan for next year.
CHRISTOPHER SMITH christopher.smith@eap.on.ca
Although they are deferred to next year, plans for road safety and repair are now in the works. During its September 8 regular meeting, Russell Township council looked at two proposals related to the maintenance and safety of roads in the county. The first was a proposal to offer a monetary incentive to landowners to keep hedgerows along the edges of their properties, and the second XBTUPXPSLXJUI4PVUI/BUJPO$POTFSWBUJPO "VUIPSJUZ 4/$ UPBQQMZ GPS GVOEJOH GPSB roadside restoration plan. The first report was from the Environ- mental Advisory Committee (EAC), stating its recommendation to offer a hedgerow incentive. Hedgerows, which are rows of trees planted on the edges of a property
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