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«La phyllotaxie est la science qui étudie la disposition des feuilles sur les tiges et des organes floraux sur les fleurs, explique M. Lacroix. Il existe plusieurs arrangements des feuilles sur une tige, mais la disposition des feuilles suit des règles spécifiques qui sont basées sur des principes de mathématique et de physiologie végétale. Notre livre fait le point sur les modèles récents qui tentent d’expliquer les mécanismes par lesquels ces patrons sont formés.»

Council approved a recommendation from administration and the fire department for a contract with Battleshield Industries Ltd. for construction and delivery of a custom-designed pumper truck. The company successfully outbid three other companies for the contract with a cost proposal that was almost $57,000 less than the $449,000 that was allocated for a new pumper truck in the 2019 budget.

Nouveau service de garde bilingue à Limoges

La garderie Amis offrira dès la prochaine rentrée scolaire un programme bilingue dans les heures adjacentes celles de l’école. Ainsi, il sera possible de laisser ses enfants à ce service de garde au 45 des Bénévoles à Limoges avant et/ou après l’école, soit de 6h à 8h15 et de 14h45 à 18h. Par ailleurs, des camps d’été avec diverses thématiques seront également offerts cet été du 20 au 24 juillet et du 27 au 31 juillet.– Maude Lévesque Ryan

Director’s award

The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) announced its annual Director’s Award of Merit nominees. Included among the six nominees are Rebecca MacLeod, a teacher with TR Leger continuing adult education program at the Alexandria campus, and Kim Cook, an office assistant with the TR Leger STEP Program. The Director’s Award recognizes UCDSB employees who contribute to a positive, productive and caring work environment. – Gregg Chamberlain

Réouverture des dépôts pour produits dangereux

Le 13 juillet 2020, la réouverture des dépôts de produits dangereux aux deux dépotoirs municipaux de La Nation a été approuvée au conseil municipal. Depuis le 18 juillet, les résidents de La Nation peuvent y apporter leurs déchets dangereux chaque samedi.– Maude Lévesque Ryan

Waste collection drive

The Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) has begun its annual monitoring program for the presence of West Nile virus in certain species of mosquito that can carry the virus and pass it on to humans or animals through their bite.

Peter Willems is certain that he had a tornado visit his farm in East Hawkesbury Township early in the evening July 10. He just has to look outside and see part of the dome roof missing from one of the 60-foot silos attached to his barn.

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Plusieurs dommages à la suite d’une tempête vendredi soir

«Comme la formule est différente, on n’a pas trop d’attentes précises», a déclaré Cindy Desnoyers, vice-présidente de l’évènement et présidente du comité du sport du corps des cadets lors d’un entretien téléphonique plus tôt cette semaine. «Si on a 100 participants, ça va faire plaisir et tant mieux s’il y en a plus. Ça fait du bien de sortir dehors, c’est bon pour la santé mentale et il ne faut surtout pas oublier que 100% des profits de l’évènement sont versés au Corps de cadets 2804 de Casselman.»

Même si la pandémie a mis quelques barreaux dans les pieds des organisateurs, la formule résultante devrait permettre aux participants de passer de bons moments sur le circuit qui jalonne l’Est ontarien sur environ 300 km. Six arrêts indiqués par une enseigne 2804 Dice Run sont prévus, comparativement à cinq pour les années passées.

À chacun des arrêts, des mots codes sont à noter afin d’aller les inscrire en ligne une fois le circuit complété. L’inscription de ces mots codes donnent accès à des tirages de prix à gagner.

La formule de cette année donne plus de lassitude aux participants, qui peuvent compléter le parcours jusqu’au 31 aout comme bon leur semble après s’être inscrit à l’évènement en ligne. Par ailleurs, le paiement de 20$, qui se fait en ligne, est optionnel cette année.

«En raison du COVID, on peut comprendre que plusieurs ont davantage de besoins financiers. On ne veut donc pas imposer des frais de participation», a expliqué Mme Desnoyers, tout en rappelant que l’évènement était pour une bonne cause.

Le conseil du canton de Champlain a approuvé une résolution lors d’une séance extraordinaire jeudi (9 juillet) visant à restreindre l’accès au parc de L’Orignal, à sa plage populaire et à son installation de mise à l’eau aux résidents du canton et ce, jusqu’à nouvel ordre.

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Locals only at L’Orignal beach

Anthony Harper, Canadian certified pedorthist and president of the Pedorthic Association of Canada, shares his advice for choosing shoes that are good for your feet:

Match foot and shoe shape. For a shoe to fit properly, the shape of the shoe must match the shape of your foot. If your foot looks wide and square then your shoe should mirror it. Ignoring this important step fit may cause discomfort, pain and accelerated shoe wear.

Different-sized feet. Most people have one foot larger than the other, either in length or width. Always buy shoes to fit your bigger foot.

Check your size. The size and shape of your feet can change throughout your life, from a variety of factors including aging, pregnancy or weight gain.

Quick fit test. An easy way to check if a shoe’s size and shape are a fit is to remove the insoles from the shoe. Step down on the insole with each foot and look to see if your foot protrudes over the edges. If it does, then you know the shoe is not the right fit for your foot.

Don’t use hand-me-downs. Wear patterns created by the previous owners will not provide the best support for your feet.

Functional vs. fun. Harper advocates the 80/20 rule. Wear stable, comfortable shoes for most of your daily activities for optimal foot health. To minimize the risk of injury, always wear activity-appropriate footwear and limit wearing flip flops, high heels or other less supportive shoes to less than 20 per cent of the time.

Shopping time. Always shop for shoes later in the day when your feet have expanded and are at their largest.

More information can be found at pedorthic.ca/footwearselection.

On July 7, the four public health units in Eastern Ontario issued directives making it mandatory for residents to wear a mask, face shield or other type of face covering when they are inside stores, other businesses or in common areas of public buildings. The directives, authorized under provincial public health emergency regulations, gives all businesses and municipalities a one-week grace period to post signs on the mandatory mask order and to prepare staff to deal with customers who are not wearing masks.

EAP reporters visited several businesses in Hawkesbury, Rockland, Embrun, Casselman and other parts of the Prescott-Russell. Most residents seemed compliant and could be seen going about their daily activities with a ready-to-wear mask. « It’s for our safety, » said Zachariah Bené, a resident of Hawkesbury, during a walk in the sun on July 8.

All businesses we visited had signs posted informing people about the masking policy, in addition to the handwashing stations set up at the entrances. Large business, such as the Independent Grocery Store or Giant Tiger, Rona and Canadian Tire had traffic management staff at the entrance reminding customers to wear a mask when entering and to wash their hands. 

At one Giant Tiger outlet, staff had a stockpile of disposable masks for customers who didn’t have one. The free mask came with a request for a $1 charity donation at the checkout. A Mark’s Work Warehouse outlet and a Shopper’s Drug Mart Pharmacy followed a similar procedure than the Giant Tiger, although there was no request for a donation.

After the grace period expires, the full force of the directive on the mandatory wearing of masks will take effect. Businesses that do not ensure people are masked while inside may receive either warnings or fines for violations.

Jeff Grimshaw, Canadian certified pedorthist and president of the Pedorthic Association of Canada, shares his advice for choosing shoes that are good for your feet from the comfort of your home:

Match foot and shoe shape

For a shoe to fit properly, the shape of the shoe must match the shape of your foot. If your foot looks wide and square then your shoe should mirror it. Ignoring this important step fit may cause discomfort, pain and accelerated shoe wear. Be sure to check out all angles of the product photographs, especially the sole, which is a good way to check the shape.

Different-sized feet

Most people have one foot larger than the other, either in length or width. Always buy shoes to fit your bigger foot. To help with sizing, read customer reviews to find out whether a style runs big, small or true to size.

Check your size

The size and shape of your feet can change throughout your life, from a variety of factors including aging, pregnancy or weight gain. Many retailers have sizing guides on their websites, which match up your measurements to their products. Be sure to check it out and take time to measure your feet before you buy.

Don’t use hand-me-downs

While it may be tempting to opt for hand-me-downs or vintage shoes online, the wear patterns created by the previous owners will not provide the best support for your feet. It’s always best to buy new.

Functional vs. fun

Grimshaw advocates the 80/20 rule. Choose stable, comfortable shoes for most of your daily activities for optimal foot health. To minimize the risk of injury, always wear activity-appropriate footwear and limit wearing flip flops, high heels or other less supportive shoes to less than 20 per cent of the time.

Test upon arrival

Most retailers are offering generous return policies right now. When your package arrives, try your new shoes on later in the day when your feet have expanded and are at their largest. Also, keep them on for a bit and walk around your home to make sure they’re comfortable.

Quick fit test 

An easy way to check if a shoe’s size and shape are a fit is to remove the insoles from the shoe. Step down on the insole with each foot and look to see if your foot protrudes over the edges. If it does, then you know the shoe is not the right fit for your foot.

If you have footwear questions but aren’t ready to shop in person yet, call or email your local Canadian certified pedorthist and ask what shoes in their online store are best suited for your needs. Online shopping can be beneficial in many scenarios, but hard-to-fit feet and some foot conditions may require a more thorough in-person fitting.

More information can be found at pedorthic.ca/footwearselection.