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which is quite an accomplishment.”
“The highlight of the job,” he says,
“is telling the story about a child who
discovers a sport, develops a passion,
persists, and starts to do well. It is a
story about a kid or a grandparent,
a story that would not be published
otherwise, that wouldn’t appear in
any other newspaper, and receiving
feedback when they read the story is
priceless. It is immensely rewarding,
and it is one reason why I am doing
it. Our writers tell the stories of local
people who make good things happen;
this is very uplifting. I have always
called Cornwall home, and there are Cornwall Fire Services’ Annual
many good people in the community,
especially in the sports world. We Fill The Boot Event Raises $10,600
with numerous events taking place,
want to recognize all the participants,
the parents, the volunteers who for Muscular Dystrophy Canada
support the athletes, and the coaches
who work relentlessly.” Submitted Article
Mike is now 66 years old, and you
can’t stop time or reverse it. Soon, in n Saturday, despite the
spite of his love for his newspaper, he Odamp and gloomy weather,
will need to retire. “I am not actively Cornwall Fire Services held their
trying to sell the paper, but I’m annual Fill The Boot event and
open to discussions with someone were deeply moved by the support
who shares my passion for the from local residents. Thanks to
community. Whoever purchases the the community’s kindness and
paper will find a solid business that willingness to give, firefighters
focuses on excellence and positive raised $10,600 to help Muscular
achievements. When the right deal Dystrophy Canada continue its
arises, I will be willing to start a important work.
conversation.” “I couldn’t be prouder of our
team,” said Fire Chief Matt
“It’s not just me; it’s the team,”
he humbly says. “For the writers Stephenson. “Raising $10,600
and columnists, it has allowed us for Muscular Dystrophy Canada
is a testament to the dedication
to grow, develop new skills, and Photo Yannick Lalonde-Woods
meet extraordinary people who, in and compassion our firefighters
bring to the community, not just
their daily lives, make a difference “This weekend’s record-breaking Muscular Dystrophy Boot Drive was
and push themselves further. All in emergencies, but in every a huge success, and we’re incredibly grateful to the community for their
the writers have a deep respect opportunity to make a difference. generous support,” said event organizer Daniel Heroux, Firefighter.
This cause is close to our hearts,
and genuine admiration for our “Thank you to the members of the Cornwall Professional Firefighters
community, which helps them open and we’re honoured to support it.
Most importantly, we want to thank Association, our on-duty crews, and Fire Services leadership for making it
up a new window on the world. This all happen despite the rainy weather.
truly is the best job.” the residents of Cornwall for their
incredible generosity and support. Special thanks to the Municipal Works team for helping create a safe
Mike would like to thank all the This achievement wouldn’t have environment, and to Mayor Justin Towndale for joining us and lending a
people involved in Sports Energy as
been possible without you.” hand to help fill the boot.”
we celebrate our 150th edition.