School water is safe in spite of high lead levels; Remembrance Day, green leaf policy, high immunization, high school champs. Those headlines and more in The News of November 13.

As a result of increased costs, the Township of South Glengarry will not be completing a special pick-up for leaf and yard waste this fall.
This decision was made to reduce costs and help extend the life of South Glengarry’s two landfills by diverting more organic materials from the regular garbage collection. In order to assist residents to dispose of leaf and yard waste, the Township of South Glengarry is promoting a more environmentally-friendly solution to household leaf and yard-waste this Fall. Below is a list of alternatives to help encourage residents to mulch and compost as much as possible to reduce the volume of leaves and other yard-waste materials.
For grass clippings, consider “grass-cycling” and leave clippings on the lawn. Cut grass will quickly break-down and add important nutrients back to the lawn over the winter months. For piles of leaves, try a completely bag-free method by using a “mulch” setting on the lawn mower to mow leaves into the grass. This will create a nutrient-rich mixture that can help feed the lawn come spring. Leaves are also great for backyard composters by providing beneficial nitrogen that helps to break down compost.
Seasonal decorations like pumpkins or fall flowers can be placed directly into the garden before the snowfall for an over winter composting treat. Small sticks or branches can be burned in a small open-air fire providing residents have obtained a free burn permit. Burn permits can be easily obtained online at sg.burnpermits.com or at the Township office on 6 Oak Street, Lancaster.
Before starting an open-air fire, you must have a permit. When starting a fire, call before you burn and always check the conditions on the website or by calling 613-703-5015. These alternatives do not include construction/demolition waste or agricultural burn piles.
If none of these alternatives is practicable, residents can also dispose of any yard waste at the Beaver Brook Landfill Site until May 31, on Tuesdays and Saturdays only, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please note: cars and trucks must be registered with a pass, which can be bought at the municipal office or at the landfill site at 19281 Beaver Brook Road for a one-time fee during opening hours.
“The Township of South Glengarry’s collections calendar is a great source for residences to see when special collections have been planned for August 2019 - July 2020 and provides the community with helpful tips to reduce landfill waste and choose more earth-friendly alternatives,” says General Manager of Infrastructure Services, Ewen MacDonald.

The Stormont-Dundas-Glengarry Ontario Provincial Police detachment is investigating the theft of construction equipment that was stolen from a property on Second Line Road in South Glengarry Township.
Some time on the night of November 5-6, a 2018 Case skid steer Model TV380, a John Deere Excavator JD 35D, a John Deere 24 excavator bucket and two diesel Wacker compactors were taken.

A Champlain Township man has been charged following a November 4 raid during which Ontario Provincial Police officers seized a prohibited weapon, two firearms, ammunition, prohibited devices, and Psilocybin, commonly known as Magic Mushrooms.
Troy Lee, 34, was charged with importing a prohibited weapon, possession of prohibited devices, careless storage of firearms and unauthorized possessin of a firearm. He is to appear in L’Orignal court January 8.

North Glengarry has commissioned 20 "Lest We Forget" utility pole banners that will be hung throughout North Glengarry during the days leading up to November 11.
Bearing the image of soldier playing the bagpipes at sunset, the banners were first proposed by Councillor Brenda Noble and a group of residents from Dalkeith. It quickly gained the support of council.
"This is a unique way for our community to ensure that our veterans are not forgotten and to show our respect and gratitude for the sacrifices they have made," said North Glengarry Mayor Jamie MacDonald.

Read about this and a new Maxville mural, school grades, a smoking nun, and the 125th of the Greenfield church in the November 6 edition of The News.

Some 3,363 Hydro One customers in eastern Ontario have been affected by power outages caused by winds peaking at between 70 and 100 km/h along with rain and heavy snow earlier today.
Service is expected to be restored by 4 p.m. at the latest, reports Hydro One.
Province-wide, Hydro One has restored approximately 121,500 customers, with 203,000 customers affected across the province since the start of the event. At this time there are approximately 82,000 customers without power across Hydro One’s distribution system.
There are approximately 32 poles and 3 cross arms that have been damaged and need to be replaced throughout the region. Hydro One has approximately 375 staff working in the region and assistance from multiple local distribution companies in the region. Crews are being mobilized to the hardest hit areas.

The Raisin Region Conservation Authority is warning about potential flooding based on forecasts predicting in excess of 40 mm of rain in the next 24 hours. River water levels throughout the region are higher than normal for this time of year and the ground is still wet from the significant precipitation over the past week.
The Raisin, Rigaud, Delisle, Garry and Beaudette Rivers could see water levels typically observed in the spring and flooding may occur in low-lying areas. Water levels may also continue to rise 24-36 hours after the rain has ended. Roadside ditches may also be overtopped if culverts become blocked with leaves and debris.
Caution should be exercised when near water bodies. Parents should inform their children of the risks and provide appropriate supervision.
This statement is in effect until November 4.

Fraud charge, towering honour, Halloween spirits

Read all about it in The News of October 30.

One person was killed in a two-vehicle collision Saturday on County Road 20 in North Glengarry Township.

The victim was driving a minivan northbound on County Road 20 when, for reasons under investigation, collided with a southbound pick-up truck.
The driver of the pick-up truck received no injuries.
The name of the victim is being withheld pending notification of next-of-kin.

The Hawkesbury detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking help to find 27-year-old Danick Bourgeois who reported missing in September and was last seen by relatives in July in the St-Bernardin area in The Nation Municipality.
He is white, 5'7" tall and weighs 148 pounds.
Call 613-632-2729 or 1-888-310-1122.

What is red and blue with shades of orange? Glengarry's electoral map.

The North went red, the South stayed blue, and the New Democrats fared all right in Monday's election.

Read the results, and articles about illegal connections, a long delay in diagnosing cancer, mail fraud, award winners, a lost weekend.

Results from the October 21 federal election.

Glengarry–Prescott–Russell
Francis Drouin, Liberal 29,991 (47.4%)
Pierre Lemieux, Conservative 22,849 (36.1%)
Konstantine Malakos, NDP 6,169 (10.5%)
Marthe Lépine, Independent 2,017 (3.2%)
Jean-Jacques Desgranges, People’s Party  1,135 (1.8%)
Darcy Neal Donnelly, Libertarian 268 (0.4%)
Daniel John Fey, Independent 231 (0.4%)
Marc-Antoine Gagnier, Rhinoceros 187 (0.3%)
Turnout 68.8% (75% in 2015)

 Stormont–Dundas–South Glengarry
Eric Duncan, Conservative 28,848 (54.2%)
Heather Megill, Liberal 13,585 (25.5%)
Kelsey Catherine Schmitz, NDP 7,567 (14.2%)
Raheem Aman, Green 2,080 (3.9%)
Sabile Trimm, People’s Party 1,178 (2.2%)
Turnout 63% (67% in 2015)

Members of the South Glengarry Fire Department, the Stormont-Dundas-Glengarry Ontario Provincial Police detachment, RCMP and SDG paramedics were recognized at the Ontario Provincial Police East Region Headquarters Awards Ceremony in Smiths Falls.

The first responders received OPP Commissioner’s Commendation Awards for their assistance in 2017 at an aircraft crash that occurred in a wetland on the east side of County Road 27 on Summerstown Road.
 September 25, 2017, at 10 p.m. the South Glengarry Fire Service responded to the incident.
The aircraft was found in a wetland and forested area near Airport Road and County Road 27. The plane had a single occupant who had suffred serious injuries. Extrication services were needed due to the heavy damage to the plane.
There were considerable hazards and difficulties with the rescue since the plane came to rest in approximately half a metre of water and wetland surrounded by forest. The plane’s fuel tanks had ruptured leaving aviation fuel throughout the area.  
“Due to the excellent teamwork,” the first responders quickly assessed, extricated and removed the pilot from the scene. He was transported to the Cornwall Community Hospital. The pilot survived the incident and has since recovered.
“The Township of South Glengarry extends congratulations to the South Glengarry Fire Services for their constant professionalism and work effort that continues to demonstrate their incredible value and commitment to our community,” stated Fire Chief Dave Robertson.
The following members of the South Glengarry Fire Service received the OPP Commissioner’s Commendation Award: Deputy Chief Blake McDonell, Deputy Chief Brian Poirier, Assistant Deputy Chief Roger Robinson, Captain Daniel Cholette, Captain Jason Trottier, and firefighters Gary Hicks, Ryan MacDonald, Ian McDonald, James Levac, Christopher Kentell, James Martell, Robert Pilon and Kevin Vivaraies.