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HOSPITAL BILINGUALISM DEBATE HEATS UP
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Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, the region’s medical officer of health, speaks to directors during a meeting at the Eastern Ontario Health Unit Thursday in Cornwall. Roumeliotis said a recent survey by the health unit has revealed troubling numbers on teenagers and thoughts of suicide. Please see page 2 Mary Bray, a retired registered practical nurse, and registered nurse Christopher Cameron protest the Cornwall Community Hospital’s bilingualism policy in front of the hospital on McConnell Avenue. The issue also came up at Cornwall city council Monday night. City administration recommended council not endorse a resolution from South Stormont council urging municipalities withhold hospital funding to protest its bilingualism policy. Please see pages 3 and 9 for more coverage.
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Harbourfront transformation
By Greg Kielec City hall has blown $1.4 million on legal fees and settlements for employees and managers this term, says city councillor Andre Rivette. Rivette made the revelation in response to news the city must cut another $700,000 from its budget to arrive at a two per cent increase. He says had the city not frittered away an estimated $1.4 million on buyouts and legal fees, it would not be in a position where it needed to raise taxes again. $1.4M blown on settlements, legal fees, says Rivette
By Greg Kielec Developers converting old industrial buildings into residential condominium units in the Cotton Mill area are speed- ing up their construction plans. The developers sliced the time-frame for their work almost in half due to an in- crease in demand for their water-view condominiums in Cornwall’s east end. Cotton Mill condo developers unveil $70M plan for Le Village area
Cornwall’s admin- istration was di- rected to Friday to find another $700,000 is spending cuts to compensate for an unanticipated shortfall in provin- cial funding. The spending cuts will be needed to bring the city’s draft budget to a two per cent tax increase.
And they are looking for make the harbour area a focal point of the $70-million, 170-unit phase 2 of the project in the Cotton Mill dis- trict along the St. Lawrence River west of McConnell Avenue. “This is a green light. It is happening. We are moving forward,” said
“This is a green light. It is happening. We are mov- ing forward.” Bill Kaneb Cornwall Warehousing
Photo by Greg Kielec Cornwall city councillor Denis Thibault, bacground, looks on as Bob Pelda of RMP Construction and Development unveils the next phase of his firm’s condominium proj- ect called Le Village Marche.
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Bill Kaneb of Cornwall Warehousing dur- ing a presentation to the city’s waterfront development committee last night. Kaneb and developer Bob Pelda, presi- dent of RMP Construction and Develop- ment, are looking for city backing in talks with the federal government over redevel- opment of the harbour area. “We need the support from the city of
Pelda said he would like to unearth this “wonderful piece of engineering” from the 1870s to incorporate into the develop- ment. According to a document on the city’s website, the project will consist of five separate buildings and construction phases. Three new buildings will be constructed as part of the plan, while two existing structures will be redeveloped. One of those condo units bordered by McConnell Avenue is nearing completion. Once complete, residents will enjoy a long list of amenities such as a wine cellar, lounge, fitness centre, a games room, a rooftop terrace and an outdoor fireplace area. Follow @gkielec on Twitter. For breaking news, go to www.editionap.ca and click on The Journal. Email greg.kielec@eap.on.ca
Cornwall. We’re just the private develop- ers,” Pelda said. Having the city’s backing will help them “take it to the next level”, he said. Pelda also revealed a planned waterfall in the area incorporating a historic stone flume and a cut stone pit left over from the Cotton Mill area’s industrial era.
The initial draft budget contained a 2.3 per cent hike, an increase of $56 a year for the av- erage taxpayer. Without the $700,000 cut, the average taxpayer would face a increase of close to $80 this year. Rivette wants to see $1.7 million sliced from the budget to forestall a tax increase alto- gether. “I’m looking at a zero,” he told The Journal Friday afternoon. “They’ve got to bite the bullet. I don’t think the taxpayers should be held responsible to pick up those costs.” He estimates the lawsuits and settlements could have cost the city as much as $1.4 mil- lion. “There’s been too many buyouts for my lik- ing,” he said. “It just turns my stomach the way things have been handled.” All city departments have been directed to come up with savings to meet the target of a two per cent tax increase.
Language protest grows at hospital
McDonell appointed to standing committee
By Greg Kielec
And then there were two. A second person joined registered nurse Christopher Cameron last week on the sidewalk in front of Cornwall Community Hospital’s McConnell Avenue site to protest the hospital’s bilingualism policy. Mary Bray , a retired emergency room as- sistant from the hospital, took her place on the cold concrete to bolster Cameron’s mes- sage that the hospital’s bilingualism policy discriminates against unilingual anglo- phone nurses. Cameron, a casual nurse at the hospital, began his protest yesterday to highlight his inability to acquire full-time employment at the hospital because he is not fluently bilingual. Bray, who came out to show support for “all unilingual people”, wasn’t certain if the small protest could effect any real change. “We can only hope. I think the government needs to get involved,” she said. The two have protesters have also been joined at times by Laurie Iwachniuck-Bran- chaud, who is calling for public to attend a rally at 1 p.m. Saturday in front of the hos- pital. One current hospital employee voiced support for the protesters and signed a pe- tition, but did not want to be identified. Another former employee lamented how divisive the language issue has become since his days at the hospital, but also did not want to be identified. The protest comes on the heels of two let- ters by local surgeon Dany Tombler, the first calling for donations to be withheld from the hospital to protest bilingualism A Grade 7 student from Tagwi Secondary School has been selected to serve as a leg- islative page at Queen’s Park beginning this week. Ryan Haley, 12, is serving as a messenger on the floor of the legislative chamber. He will meet key parliamentary figures and learn about Ontario’s parliamentary system. Haley will serve at Queen’s Park from Feb- ruary 21 to March 8. The son of Bob and Joanne Haley of Mon- kland says he is excited about the opportu- nity. “I just think it’s amazing that I actually got accepted,” said Haley. “There were more than 700 kids who ap- plied and I was lucky enough to get in. “I really want to learnmore about politics.” A legislative page earns their spot in the program by submitting an application that includes a 750-word essay outlining their achievements, contributions and suitability for the program. The A student had to learn the faces, names and location of the 107 MPPs before arriving at Queens Park for his first day. Legislative pages selected from across the province come together at Queen’s Park, meet fellow students with similar interests as they participate in this unique educational program, and develop long-lasting friend- ships. During a typical day in the program, pages arrive at Queen’s Park at 8 a.m., dress in their uniforms and then prepare the legislative chamber for the morning’s debates. The Journal
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Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry MPP Jim McDonell has been appointed to the provinces standing committee on govern- ment agencies. The committee is tasked with overseeing and reviewing appointments to Crown cor- porations and various government agen- cies, as well as holding those entities to account on administration and policy. “I look forward to working with my col- leagues to ensure transparency and good stewardship of Ontario’s government ma- chine,” McDonell said. “It’s a pity it took the government this long to appoint the committees in the first place”. The new Legislative Assembly sat for the first time on Nov. 21, 2011. “Four bills have been languishing in a leg- islative limbo since before the winter break,” said the MPP with displeasure. “They were referred to Committees that, until today, could not meet, discuss them or return them to the House”. McDonell questioned the Liberal govern- ment’s motive for delaying the appoint- ment of Committee members during a time as delicate as pre-Budget season. “If McGuinty truly believed Ontario’s troubles were common to all of us, why would he not seek sound, thought-out leg- islative input that committees can pro- vide?”
Photo by Greg Kielec Retired nurse Mary Bray and registered nurse Chris Cameron wield their signs in front of Cornwall Community Hospital along McConnnell Avenue last week.
down by United Counties Council. City administration is recommending to council that it continue its financial support to the hospital. Follow @gkielec on Twitter. For breaking news, go to www.editionap.ca and click on The Journal. Email greg.kielec@eap.on.ca
requirements. In a second letter, Tombler said he had made his point and he asked that the community resume donations. In response to Tombler’s initial letter, South Stormont Township council voted to withhold $30,000 in funding to the hospital over the bilingualism issue. A proposal to similarly withhold funding was voted
Tagwi Secondary student serving as legislative page
To the Community: The equipment we use in day-to-day procedures, here at Cornwall Community Hospital are a vital piece to the quality health care the medical staff are committed to providing this community. The provincial government does not give us the funds to purchase this equipment which makes fundraising for it an essential piece to the functioning of CCH. I, along with the Medical Advisory Committee(MAC), support the Cornwall Community Foundation’s fundraising efforts which will allow us to have a premium diagnostic centre in the new construction, including an MRI machine. Withholding donations will only hurt all members of this community, when our turn comes to be cared for at our local hospital. To ensure quality patient care, equipment and staff who operate it, are essential. Communication is a critical piece to patient care, and I, along with the MAC, support and understand the obligations directed by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care regarding French language services, and we support the efforts to balance these obligations with fair employment opportunities at our hospital. In 2011, there were 217 vacancies of which 57 were filled with qualified French speaking candidates, which demonstrates that the hospital does not only hire bilingual candidates. It is the MAC’s hope that the reputation of the Hospital and its Foundation is not damaged due to the recent media coverage regarding this issue. Quality patient care continues to be our first priority and always will be.
Maxville writer to be honoured
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As the day progresses, pages are involved in a number of activities including: delivering messages and water for the MPPs in the chamber, taking classes in legislative process and mathematics, and meeting with key leg- islative players such as the party leaders and the Speaker of the House. The Lieutenant Governor's Ontario Heritage Awards are presented for out- standing contributions to the identifica- tion, preservation, protection and promotion of Ontario's heritage. A Maxville resident who for years wrote about his village in the Glen- garry News is being honoured by the province. Gordon Winter, who was nominated by the Township of North Glengarry, will receive a Lieutenants Governor’s of Ontario Heritage Award it was an- nounced last week. Winters a weekly column about his community in the Glengarry News and was principal author of the book, Maxville: Its Centennial Story. He also donated his collection of books by Canadian author and Glengarry na- tive Ralph Connor, to the Glengarry Pi- oneer Museum for the enjoyment of his community.
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Dr. Ashley Cook, Chief of Staff on behalf of the Medical Advisory Committee
The Journal Man accused of assaulting family over eight-year period CRIME SCENE News in brief from the Cornwall Community Police Service
Her name was not released as per provi- sion under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Criminal harassment A 31-year-old Cornwall woman was ar- rested on Feb. 21 for harassment. It is alleged that between Jan. 21 and Feb. 17 she continuously contacted her 26-year- old ex-common-law husband. It was also alleged that she removed property. Police were contacted and an investigation fol- lowed. She was charged with five counts of crim- inal harassment and theft under $5,000. She was held in custody until court the fol- lowing day. Her name was not release as it would identify the victim in this inci- dent. B & E and breaches Natalie Chartrand, 32 of Cornwall was arrested Feb. 21 for breaching proba- tion by breaking into a home. She was bound by a probation order to keep the peace and be of good behaviour and not to have contact with a specific man. It is alleged that she attended a Sydney Street residence and unlawfully gained entry while being with the said male. Po- lice were contacted and an investigation followed. She was charged with break and enter and two counts of breach of probation order. She was held in custody until court the following day. Made escape with Ford The Cornwall Community Police Serv- ice is investigating the theft of a red 2001 Ford Escape from a Water Street parking lot. Anyone with information regarding the theft is asked to contact Cornwall police at 613-932-2110 or Crime Stoppers at 613-937- 8477. Stopped at border Dallas George, 27 of Akwesasne was ar- rested Feb. 23 after he was caught at the border with what is believed to be marijuana. He was turned over to a member of the Cornwall Community Police Service Patrol Division and charged with possession of a controlled substance. He was released to appear in court on March. 6 During his 27 years of service to the Corn- wall community, Leger led the way in nur- turing trust and positive relationships between youth and police. He made this possible by being a friendly presence at schools, delivering meaningful presentations and events geared toward crime and drug prevention, and collaborat- ing with a wide range of youth-serving or- ganizations. Cornwall police are looking for a man who held up a restaurant while wielding a syringe on Feb. 17. The man fled on foot after he demanded money at the Subway restaurant on Mon- treal Road, just east of St. Lawrence College, according to Cornwall police. The suspect was described as an English-speaking white male, in his early 20’s and approximately 5' 8" tall. He was wearing a three-quarter length blue winter jacket and black mask. Subway robbed
A 26-year-old Cornwall man is accused of assaulting his 31-year-old wife and 14- year-old stepdaughter repeatedly with a belt since January 2004. It was also alleged that in August 2011 he got into an altercation with his 51-year-old father in-law. The victims were not injured. He is charged with three counts of assault and two counts of assault with a weapon. He was held in custody until court the fol- lowing day. His name was not released as it would identify the victims. Garage fire in South Dundas On Friday, at approximately 3 a.m., SD&G OPP officers responded to a report of a residential fire on County Road 16, South Dundas Township. South Dundas Fire-Rescue attended the scene and extinguished the blaze that was contained to the detached two car garage. There were no reported injuries. SD&G OPP officers assisted by the OPP Crime Unit as well as the Ontario Fire Mar- shal’s Office continue the investigation. Thrown out of arena On Saturday, at approximately 11:30 p.m., SD&G OPP officers responded to a report of a male causing a disturbance at the Winchester arena on Main Street in Winchester. Nathan St Louis, 24, of Long Sault, is ac- cused of breaking a window after he was instructed to leave a dance that was being held in the arena. He was arrested and faces charges mis- chief under $5,000 and utter threat to cause death or bodily harm. He is scheduled to appear April 3 in Mor- risburg court. Traffic stop nets drugs On Sunday at approximately 12:15 a.m., SD&G OPP officers had occasion to con- duct a traffic a stop on North Service Road, North Glengarry Township. The stop resulted in the seizure of a small amount of suspected marijuana. The driver Patrick Martel, 18, of Cham- plain Township was arrested and faces a charge of possession schedule II cannabis marijuana. He is scheduled to appear April 4 in Alexandria court.
with the relevant conditions to abstain from the purchase, possession, consump- tion of alcohol or other intoxicating sub- stances and to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. It is alleged that on Feb. 23 members of the Cornwall Community Police Service Patrol Division found him to be under the influence of alcohol. He was charged with two counts of pro- bation order. He was held in custody until court the following day. Cheque fraud warrant Michel Leblanc, 43 was arrested on Feb. 23 under the strength of an out- standing warrant. It is alleged that he fraudulently cashed six cheques. Police were contacted and a warrant was issued. He was held in cus- tody until court the following day. Harassment charge The Cornwall Community Police Service Criminal Investigation Bureau arrested Adrian Garner, 54 of Cornwall on Friday for harassment. It is alleged that he harassed a 28-year-old acquaintance on Feb. 14. Police were con- tacted and an investigation followed. He was charged with criminal harassment and released to appear in court on March 29. Missed court date Michael Boyer, 43 of Cornwall was ar- rested on Feb. 21 under the strength of an outstanding warrant. It is alleged that on Feb. 7 he failed to court and a warrant was issued. He was re- leased to appear in court on March 13. Fail to get fingerprints An 18-year-old Akwesasne girl was ar- rested on the Feb. 22 under the strength of an outstanding warrant more than a year after failing to show up for finger- prints. It is alleged on the Sept. 15, 2010 she failed to attend for fingerprints and a war- rant was sought. She was held in custody until court the following day.
Gun stolen in break-in A .22 calibre rifle was among items stolen during a break and enter in South Dundas overnight Thursday. Stolen from a garage on Shannette Road during the break and enter were batteries and tires along with the rifle.The investiga- tion is ongoing. Storm keeps OPP busy Last Fridays’ storm kept SD&G OPP of- ficers busy responding to calls for serv- ice with the storm causing low visibility and poor road conditions. From Friday afternoon until early Sunday morning police responded toa total of 69 traffic related calls -- Stormont-28, Dundas- 21, and Glengarry-20 -- from vehicles in the ditch to property damage collisions. There were no serious injuries, according to OPP. Letters lead to legal woes A 35-year-old Ottawa man was arrested on Thursday for writing letters to a city teen. He was bound by a non-communication order with a condition to abstain from the communication with a 16 year-old Corn- wall female. It is alleged that between Dec. 20, 2011 and Jan. 2, 2012 he sent the teen three letters. The letters guided the youths to obstruct police. He was charged with three counts of breach of recognizance and obstruct police. He was held in custody until court the fol- lowing day. His name was not released as it would identify the female in this inci- dent. Breach Jamie Marsolais, 23 of Cornwall was ar- rested on Feb. 23 for breaching probta- tion. He was bound by a conditional sentence order to abstain from the purchase, posses- sion, consumption of alcohol or other in- toxicating substances and to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. He was also bound by probation order
Cornwall police officer recognized
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Const. Gary Leger, a long-serving mem- ber of the Cornwall Community Police Service, has been honoured with the Bud Knight Award. Leger received the award in Niagara Falls last week from the Commissioner of Com- munity Safety at the annual Youth, Justice and Community conference.
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Mother Theresa of street animals
By Lisa Etherington-Runions “The life of an animal is what I value most” explains Nancy Desrosiers. “An animal has no voice, so people such as myself must take up their cause.” The foreign service worker, and resident of St. Andrews, is otherwise known as Mother Theresa of the street animals. It was her career, at first with the Moroccan embassy in Ottawa, and then later with Canada’s department of foreign affairs, that enabled her to spend most of her ca- reer overseas, discovering what she loves and values most. “I had a diplomatic posting to our Cana- dian High Commission in New Delhi, India” explained Desrosiers, “and upon my arrival, I noticed the poor condition of the street animals, let alone the human poverty.” “I began feeding and taking care of the street animals near my compound, and it was then I became known as the Mother Theresa of the street animals.” Her aim was to get the street dogs and cats sterilized, but it was not an easy task. Not having a vehicle, and not knowing what resources would be available to her, she found a local taxi, and at times an auto-rickshaw, who assisted her in bring- ing the animals to a veterinarian for med- ical care and sterilization. To a certain extent, what I do for the ani- mals does assist humans” states Desrosiers.” “Various people in Delhi would ask my opinion on how to care for the street ani- mals. My greatest achievement has been saving 10 street dogs in Delhi. Though two did die from being struck by cars, I brought some to Canada and the remain- der are safe in a lovely kennel in Delhi for the remainder of their lives at my cost. I get monthly updates and photos from the animal-loving owner and my former dog caregiver who visits them.” Desrosiers also donates monthly to the local OSPCA, and she adopts their small critters. “Basically what I do for the ani- mals overseas or in Canada benefits the ac- tual animals, which has meaning for me.” Foreign service employee earns caring reputation working abroad With A Closed Fist The Cornwall & District Labour council is pleased to present Kathy Dobson at their annual International Women’s Day breakfast event. Dobson has recently published a memoir of her childhood entitled With A Closed Fist, that was chosen by The National Post as one of the ”must-reads” of 2012. The breakfast is at Best Western & Confer- ence Centre Saturday at 8:30 a.m., and the cost is $15 a person. Contact Elaine Mac- Donald, president of Cornwall & District Labour Council for tickets, 613-938-7763.
Special photo St. Andrews resident Nancy Desrosiers earned the affectionate moniker “Mother Theresa of the street animals” while working for the Canadian High Commission in India.
tivist, what she would like most is to wipe animal and human abuse off the face of the earth. “Three words always on my mind are ‘Peace On Earth’. If we had that, all else would fall into place. There would be no wars, no violence, and no persons/animals going hungry as every- one would look out for each other, no matter what nationality” said Desrosiers. As Desrosiers looks ahead, upon retire- ment she would like to have time for vol- unteerism ( Meals on Wheels, OSPCA) and also to assist the Adopt A Desi Dog program, an Indian Street Dog organiza- tion created by the Indian vets she has come to know, along with Ms. Barbara Gard of Abbotsford, B.C. Her veterinarian in India ships the street puppies and dogs to Barbara, and the lat- ter puts the word out on Petfinder for their eventual adoptions into good Cana- dian and American homes. When asked if there was anything in her life that she would like to change or do over again, Desrosiers replies there is nothing. “Enjoying what you do to the best of your ability is being successful,” said Desrosiers, “and when I leave this world, I leave hoping mankind will learn from its past mistakes” . Rock for Charity anniversary The two-year anniversary show of Rock for Charity is March 9 at La Maison in Cornwall. The eighteenth installment of Rock for Charity hosted by event organizer and founder Jason Setnyk will benefit the Cana- dian Children's Aid Society of SDG. About $8,000 has been raised in grand total for various charities and non profit groups including the Agape, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Baldwin House, OSPCA, and Tri-County Literacy Council. All are charities and non-profit groups.
meet Jesus when he walked the Earth. I would also like to see Egypt in its pharaonic days when the beautiful tem- ples were built.” Her most enjoyable learning experience was living in Washington, D.C. Her work in the Intelligence Liaison Office at the Canadian embassy involved very inter- esting experiences, especially because the
Desrosier’s personal strength over the last 3.5 years is getting through the day despite her daily schedule which includes rising at four-thirty, feeding the animals, which include rabbits, rats, mice, and dogs, cleaning the cages, and commuting to Ottawa where she works full-time, and then doing the animal routine again upon her return from work in the evening.
U.S. capital and surround- ing area is rich in history. “If I did not have the ani- mals to tend to,” explains Desrosiers, “I have yet to visit the ruins in Turkey and Greece.There is also Jordan, but given the situ- ation in that part of the world, it is best to avoid it.” “Living overseas where
On weekends, she has very little time between the usual routine with the animals, and the cleaning of her home, doing errands, and keeping up with daily life. However, if she does have time, watching a classic
“One is less apt to be racist if one simply lives among people of different ethnicities.” Nancy Desrosiers Foreign service worker and resident of St. Andrews
movie on the Turner Classic movie channel, listening to classical music, or reading a good mystery is a real treat. Environmental and animal issues as well as ancient history hold her interest. Desrosiers is fortunate to have lived in, or visited various countries that are rich in ancient ruins. Countries such as Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt, Israel, Syria, Pakistan, India, Malaysia, Thailand, Spain, Portu- gal, Italy, and Mexico resonate with Desrosiers, and hold memories for her. “If I had a time machine, I would like to Copies of the book will be available for pur- chase. PSAC workers to protest On Thursday, from noon to 12:30 p.m. federal public service workers at Lionel Chevrier building in Cornwall will take their lunch break outside -- on Sydney andWater streets across from Cornwall Square -- to protest the Conservative government’s cuts to public services and public services workers. “We are standing in solidarity against this unnecessary austerity agenda,” said Mario
one encounters other cultures, whether we agree or not with their form of gov- ernment or their way of treating women, has had the greatest influence on my life.” “One is less apt to be racist if one simply lives among people of different ethnici- ties. There is no greatest country; we can all learn from each other.” For the generous animal lover and ac-
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Leclerc, eastern region PSAC president. The walkout seeks to raise awareness of the devastating impact that such plan will have on public services, jobs and communi-
ties nation-wide, he said. Lift-Off fundraiser
Kinsmen-Cornwall Lift-Off is getting a boost next week from a city restaurant. Anyone who makes a donation to Lift-Off will receive a choice of three main courses with a non-alcholic beverage on March 7. Tax receipts are available for any amount over $20.
Colts lose ground to Braves
The Journal For the first time in the history of Corn- wall, two of Ontario's premier pro wrestling organizations will team up to bring its fans one big Supershow, using the best combatants from each respective ros- ter as Mecca Pro Wrestling and Canadian Wrestling Action proudly presents When Worlds Collide on March 17, at Murphy's Inn. This three-hour action-packed supercard will feature some of the best matches to ever take on any card. The highlight of the night will be a another first for Cornwall wrestling fans as the current reigning and defending MPW Tag Team Champions V:I:P - -"The Rage" Randy Berry & MTH -- take on long time rivals The Hart Breakers -- Mike Hart & Joey Valentyne -- in one of the most brutal matches in wrestling today, a tables, ladders and chairs match. In other title matches, CWA Heavyweight Champion Jeremy Prophet defends against Frank "The Frenchise" Couture and CWA In- ternet TV Champion Sexxxy Eddy defends against Jae Rukin. Also, another featured contest that many are talking about is a women's match pitting the 6'2" Amazon Persephone Vice against the beautiful blond bombshell Jewells Malone. This marks Jewells' debut performance in Cornwall. Aside from these huge matches, several other elite matches have been signed. Tickets for this event are $12 in advance or $15 at the door and can be purchased at Mur- phy's Inn or Poppy's Pawns Plus at 224 Pitt. Door open at 6:30 p.m. For more information on this event, log on to the official MPWFace- book page at www.facebook.com/meccapro. MPW, CWA team up for Cornwall event
By Greg Kielec
It is amazing how much can change is less than one week. It was looking like the Cornwall Colts would be in a first-place showdown against the Carleton Place Canadians at the Ed Lumley Arena Thursday night, after the Colts missed a golden opportunity to in- crease their Robinson Division lead last week. Carleton Place, five points behind the Cornwall Colts in second place in the Robinson Division, had a chance to move within one point of Cornwall with back-to- back games against the Pembroke Lumber Kings over the weekend. But Carleton Place dropped both games and now it is the Brockville Braves that are nipping at the Colts’ heels, after a comeback win against the Colts Thursday and a 4-1 win over the Hawkesbury Hawks on Sunday. The Robinson Division leading Colts, five points up on Carleton Place and the Brockville Braves, blew a 2-0 lead on the way to 3-2 loss against the Brockville Braves Thursday night in Cornwall. Kenny Matheson got the Braves on the comeback trail early in the third, pouncing on a rebound after Colts goalie Lukas Hafner failed to control the rebound on a wrap-around attempt by the Braves’ Matt Chartrain. The Braves’ Mike DeBello tied the game up with 8:46 left on the third after grabbing a rebound off the back boards from slapshot he had taken seconds early and a short-side shot over the shoulder of Hafner who was down early. David Ferreira completed the comeback
Photo by Greg Kielec David Ferreira of the Brockville Braves watches his shot loop over Cornwall Colts goalie Lukas Hafner for the victory with just 24 seconds left in the game Thursday.
tween the pipes for the Colts with 30 saves in what was a hard-hitting, penalty filled contest. The two Spinks each enjoyed four-point nights – Tylor Spink with four helpers on the evening and Tyson with three goals and one assist. Ammirato added one assist to his goal total for a three-point night. Rounding out the scoring for the Colts was Connor Primeau a powerplay marker from Kyle Baun. Follow @gkielec on Twitter. For breaking news, go to www.editionap.ca and click on The Journal. Email greg.kielec@eap.on.ca
for the Braves with just 24 seconds left in the game when he cut past the Colts’ de- fence and lifted a backhand over Hafner during an end-to-end rush. Scoring for the Colts were Tylor Spink and Michael Borkowski. It was a rare loss for Colts’ netminder and CCHL goaltending leader Lukas Hafner. The loss came on heels of a gritty victory by the Colts over the Ottawa Junior Sena- tors last Tuesday night. Roman Ammirato scored two goals and Tyson Spink com- pleted a hattrick with an empty net goal to lift the Cornwall Colts 6-4 over the Junior Senators in Cornwall. Matt Jenkins was solid in a rare start be-
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Hospital foundation announces campaign leadership
mont-Dundas-South Glengarry, a long-time educator and a respected community advo- cate. “The addition of a state-of-the-art MRI and digital urology table will enhance our diag- nostic centre of excellence which will be lo- cated in the new addition to the hospital and it will be fully operational by the end of this year,” Brownell said. “The big picture for our community is that our hospital will have the capacity to de- liver modern diagnostic imaging services – right here at home,” he said.
“This is an aggressive but attainable fundraising goal,” Perkins said. “We live in an incredibly giving community that under- stands having access to an MRI is essential to saving lives and providing excel- lent care for our families.”
The Perkins Family owns and operates Rona Home Centre in Cornwall and the Kitchen & Bath Studio. They are significant sup- porters of the hospital foundation and Perkins has been on the foundation board as a volunteer for
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The Cornwall Hospital Foundation is has announced the leadership for a $3.5 mil- lion h campaign to bring an MRI and Digi- tal Urology Table to Cornwall Hospital by the end of this year. Three volunteer leaders have been re- cruited to ensure the Campaign’s success: Father-daughter co-chairs, Roy Perkins and Angela Bellefeuille will head up the 2012 To Your Health! Campaign with Honorary Chair Jim Brownell.
Bellefeuille Perkins
“We need to take the next step. Invest- ments large and small are needed to drive our hospital to even greater heights.” Jim Brownell is the former MPP of Stor-
more than a decade, according to a release issued by the foundation. Bellefeuille has also been a volunteer with the foundation, assisting with its annual golf tournament.
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Le Mois des noirs clôturé en gospel
deMmeAltaManigatsoulignelaprésidente du Centre culturel, Mme Rose Desnoyers. « Madame Alta Manigat nous a inspiré l’idée d’une chorale gospel car le gospel représente un art lyrique particulièrement identifié à la culture noire nord-américaine. Le Centre culturel de Cornwall a toujours apprécié recevoir les conseils de madame Manigat pour apprendre à connaître la culture noire. » Ce spectacle couronnait d’autres activités articulées autour de ce thème pendant le mois. D’abord, la ligue d’improvisation de l’Amalgame accompagnée de trois comédiens de la région de Gatineau, Mehdi Hamdad, Stéfanie Clairmont et Louis- Philippe Robillard a ouvert le mois avec un match surlethème:lesdéfisdel’immigration Cours de motocyclette Approuvé par le Conseil canadien de la sécurité – Gearing up
formé des petits groupes d’espérance, pour employer les termes du fondateur de la Chorale Jean Sans-Cartier, jusqu’au grand mouvement de libération. Et ce n’était là qu’une partie du spectacle, les quatre grands mouvements du gospel ayant été explorés, et ceci exclusivement en français. C’est là un trait de la Chorale Gospel Outaouais fondée en 2006, qui a adapté les grands titres du gospel afro-américains. Amazing Grace, comme la pièce Doux chariot mettait par ailleurs à l’avant-scène une grande voix de Cornwall, la soprano Mélanie Lamarche, sous la direction du chefdechœur,EmmanuelDespax.Lepublic a pu, de même, apprécier la virtuosité du pianiste Éric Sauvé. Une prestation haute en couleurs pour le public de Cornwall, et ce, grâce à l’initiative
et l’intégration des nouveaux arrivants! « Une soirée pleine de jeux de mots, d’idées etd’échanges »,appréciaitMmeDesnoyers. Puis, le 17 février, les jeunes des écoles La Citadelle, L’Héritage et le Relais ont démontré leurs talents en musique. La troupe Cobra du Mandingue quant à elle, faisait vibrer les spectateurs au son de la musique et de la danse africaine. « Les jeunes nous ont démontré leur nouvelle expertise dans l’art du tamtam. Les quelques 200 spectateurs n’ont pas voulu manquer une seule minute de ce spectacle des plus colorés. Quelle énergie et quel talent. » Un mois occupé, qui se poursuit d’ailleurs avecl’expositiondel’AssociationFocusArtqui réunit plus de 15 artistes locaux dont le vernissage s’est tenu jeudi dernier.
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Février s’est terminé avec éclat pour le Centre culturel de Cornwall alors que la Chorale Gospel Outaouais donnait tout son sens au mois de l’Histoire des Noirs. La prestation était présentée samedi dernier, à l’église Ste-Thérèse-de-Lisieux. Un spectacle conçu pour Cornwall, pour le Centre culturel et pour souligner le mois de l’Histoire des noirs, mentionne le fondateur et directeur artistique de la Chorale Gospel Outaouais, Jean Sans- Cartier. Avec, en toile de fond Amazing Grace, un survol de l’histoire du gospel a été proposé, partant du premier contingent d’esclaves africains arrivés en 1619, en passant par les premiers quartets qui ont
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Les appareils que nous utilisons dans le travail que nous accomplissons quotidiennement à l’Hôpital communautaire de Cornwall sont essentiels pour dispenser les soins de qualité que le personnel médical s’engage à fournir à la communauté. Le gouvernement provincial ne donne pas de fonds pour l’achat de ces appareils, de sorte que la collecte de fonds pour se les procurer est une activité essentielle de l’HCC. Les membres du Comité médical consultatif (CMC) et moi-même appuyons les efforts de la Fondation de l’Hôpital communautaire de Cornwall, car ils nous permettront de disposer d’un centre de diagnostic de première qualité dans les nouvelles installations, incluant un appareil d’imagerie par résonnance magnétique (IRM). Le fait de retenir les dons n’aura pour effet que de nuire aux membres de la communauté lorsque viendra leur tour d’obtenir des soins dans notre centre hospitalier. Afin de s’assurer de la prestation de soins de qualité, il est essential de disposer des appareils et du personnel pour le faire fonctionner. La communication est un élément essentiel des soins prodigués aux patients. Les membres du CMC et moi-même comprenons et appuyons les directives du ministère de la Santé et des Soins de longues durée concernant les services en français. Nous appuyons tous les efforts déployés en vue d’atteindre l’équilibre entre ces obligations et l’équité en matière d’emploi à notre hôpital. En 2011, il y avait 217 postes vacants, dont 57 ont été comblés par des candidats qualifiés capable de s’exprimer en français, ce qui démontre que l’hôpital n’embauche pas uniquement du personnel bilingue. Les membres du CMC espèrent que la réputation de l’hôpital et de sa fondation ne sera pas atteinte par la récente couverture médiatique concernant cette question. Notre première priorité continue d’être, maintenant et à l’avenir, l’offre de soins de qualité à nos patients. Agréez l’expression de nos sentiments respectueux. Dr Ashley Cook, médecin chef Au nom du Comité médical consultatif
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Les « unilingues » ripostent devant l’hôpital
municipal n’était pas le lieu approprié pour débattre d’une politique linguistique provincial.
Le Prix jeunesse Thomas-Godefroy sera pour sa part décerné à trois jeunes : - Zoé Monette, de Bourget, élève de 12e année à l’École secondaire catholique L’Escale de Rockland, passionnée de la langue et de la culture française, siège au Sénat des élèves du Conseil au niveau régional et conseillère-élève pour le CSDCEO. - Camille Legris, de Hawkesbury, élève de 12e année à l’École secondaire catholique régionale de Hawkesbury, membre du gouvernement des élèves de son école, co- présidenteduSénatdesélèvesduCSDCEO, élève-conseillère du CSDCEO et participante à des congrès à l’échelle provinciale pour la FESFO. - FélixDesroches, de L’Orignal, élève de 12e annéeàl’ÉcolesecondairepubliqueLeSommet deHawkesbury,vice-présidentdel’Assemblée générale des élèves, capitaine de l’équipe d’impro du Sommet, et intérêt marqué pour la production télévisuelle et vidéo. L’Ordre de la francophonie de Prescott et Russell et le Prix jeunesse Thomas- Godefroy sont décernés chaque année par l’Association canadienne-française de l’Ontario (ACFO) de Prescott et Russell à l’occasion du Banquet, organisé en collaboration avec les clubs Richelieu de Casselman, d’Embrun et de Rockland et la régionale de l’Est de la Fédération des aînés et des retraités francophones de l’Ontario (FAFO). Les billets sont disponibles jusqu’au 3 mars au coût de 110 $ chacun, à l’Académie du Gourmet, 993, rue Notre-Dame à Embrun, ou en composant le 613 443-1700. Le paiement par carte de crédit est accepté. Pour faire l’achat de billets par chèque, on peut obtenir le formulaire de commande de billets au www.acfopr.com ou en communiquant avec Francine Racette au 613 443-5417 ou par courriel à fracette1901@sympatico.cas L’Hôpital communautaire de Cornwall aaussitôtréagi : « Lesmanifestantspeuvent rester ici, mais nous n’avons pas encore prévu de les rencontrer », a déclaré Jolene Soares, porte-parole de l’établissement. Cette offensive des unilingues n’était, en tout cas, pas au goût de l’ACFO de Cornwall : Jules Bourdon, ancien président de l’Association française de l’Ontario et résident de Cornwall, ne décolérait pas : « J’ai entendu dire que ces manifestants osaient se vanter de recevoir des appuis et des coups de klaxons. C’est déplorable. » D’ailleurs lundi soir lors de la réunion du conseil municipal, une cinquantaine de francophones avaient répondu présent pour tenter de faire valoir leurs droits. Les s’impliquer», a-t-elle déclarée. Un employé de l’hôpital, dont le nom restesecret,aégalementexprimésonsoutien aux manifestants en signant la pétition. Toujours sous le couvert de l’anonymat, un autre ancien employé a déploré la politique linguistique de l’établissement.
conseillers ont demandé à Stormont-Sud de poursuivre le financement de l’hôpital mais ils ont clairement affirmé que l’édifice
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Les « unilingues » s’organisaient en fin de semaine devant l’Hôpital de Cornwall. Pancarte en main, Mary Bray, une ancienne infirmière auxiliaire, manifestait devant l’établissement sur l’avenue McConnell en guise de protestation à la politique bilingue. Une pétition était également organisée en solidarité avec la décision de la municipalitédeStormontSuddesuspendre sescontributionsàlaFondationdel’Hôpital communautaire de Cornwall, laquelle avait provoqué une levée de boucliers des francophones voilà deux semaines. Même si seulement un ou deux sympathisants se sont joints à la manifestation, Mme Bray gardait espoir : « Je suis sortiemontrermon soutien à toutes les personnes unilingues. Je ne suis pas vraiment certaine que cette petite manifestation pourrait effectuer un changement réel mais le gouvernement doit
Une cinquantaine de francophones étaient présents lundi soir lors de la réunionduconseilmunicipal.
Sept lauréats seront honorés au
Banquet de la francophonie
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Le Banquet de la francophonie de Prescott et Russell sera de nouveau l’occasion de reconnaître l’apport d’individus de la communauté à l’avancement de la cause francophone avec l’admission à l’Ordre de la francophonie de Prescott et Russell et la remise du Prix jeunesse Thomas- Godefroy. Ce sont sept lauréats qui recevront les grands honneurs lors du 14 e banquet, lequel sedéroulerasouslethème« Mafrancophonie, monécranpourl’avenir», le24marsprochain, à Rockland. Quatre lauréats seront admis à l’Ordre de la francophonie de Prescott et Russell à l’occasion de la 14 e remise annuelle : - Louis Aubry, de Rockland, grand défenseur de la langue et de la culture française dans la région, implication vive dans des organismes francophones tels queleROPFO,l’ACFOdePrescottetRussell, lesChevaliersdeColombpourn’ennommer que quelques-uns. - Edgar Pommainville, de Limoges, membre actif de la Fédération des aînés et retraités de l’Ontario, secrétaire à la FAFO de la Régionale de l’Est et agent de liaison entre les divers organismes francophones, notamment. - J. U. René Pitre, d’Ottawa, participant au processus du lancement de la Cité collégiale, membre fondateur de la Fondation franco-ontarienne et chef de file dans plusieurs autres initiatives d’envergure. - Sylvie Jean, de Gatineau, recherchiste en Histoire canadienne, technicienne en archivistique, et recherchiste et rédactrice du livre du 75e anniversaire de l’Union des cultivateurs franco-ontariens, entre plusieurs autres réalisations.
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Jouir d’une bonne santé mentale nous permetdeprofiterdes joiesdelavieetmême de prévenir des problèmes de santé. Voici donc quelques conseils : Collectionnez les moments émotifs positifs : faites-vous un devoir de vous rappeler les moments remplis de plaisir et de bonheur que vous avez vécu. Apprenez à conjuguer avec les pensées négatives : elles peuvent être lourdes et persistantes. Apprenez à les arrêter. N’essayez pas de les bloquer, mais ne les laissez pas prendre le dessus. Essayez de vous distraire si vous ne pouvez résoudre le problème immé- diatement. - Une chose à la fois! Lorsque vous partez en promenade ou que vous passezdutempsavecdesamisparexemple, éteignez votre téléphone cellulaire et cessez de dresser la liste des choses que vous devez faire. Profitez de l’instant. Faire de l’exercice régulièrement pour son bien-être psychologique peut réduire la dépression et l’anxiété. S’inscrire dans un groupe vous permet aussi de rencontrer de nouvelles personnes. Amusez-vous : la pratique d’un passe- temps crée un équilibre dans votre vie. Déterminez vos objectifs personnels : Ils n’ont pas à être ambitieux. Vous pouvez décider de terminer ce livre commencé il y
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