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Two Minutes in the Box

and even garbage truck, you’ll see getting to learn more about the Cornwall Fire Services’ biggest
them all and much more in front of City of Cornwall’s departments, sprinkler.
the Cornwall Civic Complex from and what they can offer you as a That’s right, the popular
5:30 p.m. until 8: 15 p.m. resident of our great city. You get attraction is making a comeback
to chat directly with managers,
By Francis Racine Best of all, it’s entirely free and again this year!
children even get to sit in the hot supervisors, and everyday staff
members. Our Touch a Truck event
seat and see how it feels to be wouldn’t be complete without a
behind the wheel of any of these I guarantee you that you’ll learn great family movie in the park.
vehicles. something new when visiting. Starting at around 8:15 p.m.,
on’t miss this year’s Touch a For example, did you know that
Like last year, we’ve decided we will be showing a yet-to-
DTruck event! the City of Cornwall operates its
to earmark an hour of the event be-announced family movie at
The City of Cornwall’s Touch a — from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. very own fREe store? It’s a place the Lamoureux Park bandshell.
Truck event is coming up soon — — as a Sensory Friendly portion. where residents can drop off — What’s more, we will also be
on August 24 to be exact! This means that noise will be kept and pick up — gently used items giving away a limited number of
like furniture, tools, and more!
Touch a Truck is your chance to to a minimum, as will lights and bags of popcorn to viewers.
get up close and personal with all noises. Engines will also not be And while you’re out and about So do yourself a favour on August
the City of Cornwall’s vehicles. turned on during that time. learning about all the great things 24 and drop by the Cornwall Civic
While quantities last.
From fire trucks, to an ambulance, Touch a Truck is much more that the city is currently doing, feel Complex between 5:30 p.m. and
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police car, street sweeper, plow than just vehicles though — it’s free to send your little ones to the 8:15 p.m. — you won’t regret it.

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August’s Mom of the Month is Victoria Rozon-Cooper.
Two of Victoria’s children keep her busy with sports, Snowman
and it won’t be long before her third joins the team. Kit
Lukas is 15 and plays hockey, lacrosse, badminton,
and football. Lukas also refs lacrosse and volunteers Hot
with minor hockey. Chocolate
Sterling is 5 and plays hockey, lacrosse, and dances.
Finally, Everett, who is 2, loves watching the older Partnered with
siblings’ play and especially enjoys the Zamboni.
“I have volunteered to help with many sports teams,
but most recently I was a U7 convenor for South
Stormont. I also coached rugby for TISS high school *New purchases only. See dealer for details.
for many years. I played baseball and basketball most
my childhood. I discovered rugby in high school. I
played as an adult for the Cornwall Crusaders as a full
back. I try to make time to join ball hockey or softball but SPEC0000808
tend to spend most of my time at a rink for one of my children.” Making dreams come true since 1937
Victoria spent years as a child and youth worker, but she has changed careers and is now in retail
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management, working with a great team at Reitman’s in Cornwall.
“We are a very athletic family,” Victoria explains. “I believe that sports give you important skills you 6 Second Street East,
need in life. Patience, teamwork, humility, respect, and drive are just a few valuable virtues that sports Cornwall
can give you. In addition to these great values, you also gain an entire community of people who share
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Some of Victoria’s oldest and best memories are of watching hockey games with her father. “He was a www.pommierjewellers.com
Habs fan and watched as many games as he could, and as big a hockey fan as he was, watching his family
play made him even happier!”