The gleaner, 21 décembre 1994, Cahier 1

[" O Christmas Tree: Pre-schoolers at Huntingdon\u2019s ARM.play group got a \u2018Twas the week before Christmas.helping hand from Judy Brooks, as they put the finishing touches on their decorations last Friday.\u201c PHARMACIST \u201cLes Galeries d\u2019Ormstown\u201d TEL.: 829-2367 JEAN-PAUL LALIBERTÉ 4 BRIDGE STREET, ORMSTOWN, QUE.\\ OPEN7DAYSAWEEK | THE 130th YEAR Huntingdon, Que.Not only for children: A resident of Ormstown\u2019s Centre d\u2019Accueil gets a welcome Christmas kiss from Christine Tolhurst, one of Santa\u2019s elves, during Sunday\u2019s concert organized by Centre volunteers.LEANER x J, How many Christmas trees these days get to ride home in the rumble seat of 1930 Ford?At least the one that Huntingdon\u2019s Leon Douglas purchases annually from the Darragh family.( RESTAURANT \\ LEONIDAS \u201cWhen only the best will do.\u201d COVERING HUNTINGDON, ORMSTOWN, HEMMINGFORD, HOWICK, CHATEAUGUAY, FRANKLIN, ST-ANICET, STE-BARBE, VALLEYFIELD AND SURROUNDINGS Wednesday, December 21, 1994 e 14 pages 52 cents Ties 8 Audit Bureau of Circulations FOUNDED IN 1863 * TABLE D'HÔTE » À LA CARTE * DAILY SPECIALS TEL.: 264-5364 QCNA Vu Sem ED AJRQ (49 Chateauguay, Huntingdon J Tel.: 264-2323 $y break.$5.1995, AY CLOSING This is the last issue of The Gleaner for 1994.$; The office will close this Thursday, Dec.22 at 5 p.m.and will 2 :- re-open at 9 a.m.Friday, Jan.6 following the two-week holiday :§ The next Gleaner will.hit the newsstands Wednesday, Jan.11, 4 ÿ.All of us who work here at the newspaper extend our best À BX wishes to our readers and advertisers for a joyful holiday season 2 ¢.and a healthy and prosperous 1995.3 tax for water treatment The general tax rates in Ormstown Village and St-Malachie Parish will remain unchanged in 1995, but in both municipalities, those residents connected to the new waste water treatment plant will start to help pay for it next summer.The plant itself is expected to be in operation by June 30, and that\u2019s when the bill will come due forasix-months\u2019 operating charge of $40 per household using the system.As well, there will be a debt repayment charge for the over 800 households involved, based on assessment rates designed to compensate for the difference in evaluation rates between the village and the parish.In the village the rate will be 2.5 cents per $100 evaluation, while in the parish, it will be four cents per $100.Thank you, Santa! At the Villages special budget meeting held December 12, it was confirmed that the general tax rate of $1.05 per $100; the $90 water tax, and the $100 garbage assessment will continue unchanged.The budget calls for total expenditures of about $1,050,000.Aside from about 125 property- owners in the Parish who are linked to the new water system, taxpayers will find their bills similar to last year, with a general tax rate of 65 cents per $100, a $205 water tax, and a $100 charge for garbage collection.The parish budget shows total expenditures of $912,908.The only major project planned for the coming year is the Chantigny water system extension.The municipalities are still awaiting government approval for this major undertaking.The big moment: T'his youngster\u2019s body language says it all as he accepts a gift from Santa at the Rockburn Presbyterian Church Sunday School Concert on the weekend.(Photo: D.Farquhar) H\u2019don service taxes up; general rate unchanged Huntingdon property-owners can expect to pay $65 more for services in 1995, but will not see any increase in the town\u2019s general tax rate of $1.47 per $100 evaluation.Huntingdonis anticipating revenues through taxation of $1,066,010, according to the 1995 budget passed at Monday night\u2019s special council meeting.The water tax will increase by $10 perhousehold, rising from $90t0 $100, while businesses with a water-meter can expect atariff of 70 cents per 1,000 gallons used, to a maximum of $300 annually.Industries with meters will pay 72 cents per 1,000 gallons of water used, again to a ceiling of $300.The total amount of water tax collected is expected to be $295,100.Generally, there were no unpleasant surprises when Huntingdon Council adopted its budget December 19.The garbage tax per household will alsorise by $10, increasing to $110 per unit due to increased transportation costs.Garbage tax revenues are estimated at $148,000.See H\u2019DON page 2 MRC could attract special kind of tourist, group says Judith Taylor THE GLEANER Four pairs of fresh eyes are looking closely at the MRC du Haut-St-Laurent these days, and they like what they see.Just in case the 15 member municipalities alsodecide that this area has important assets to offer a certain kind of tourist, the St-Anicet Chamber of Commerce Tourism Committee will have facts and figures, ideas and suggestions ready.The four young people working on a six-month federal job-creation grant Valleyites rally to aid the needy As The Gleaner goes to press for its last issue before Christmas, the effort to help needy people within the Valley is reaching a peak.Huntingdon\u2019s La Bouffe Additionnelle director Pearl Gendron said Monday the emergency community kitchen program expects to answer about 350 requests for Christmas baskets and financial aid before the week is over.This number is back up to where it was a few years ago during the most severe period of the economic recession, she said.As readers learned last week of the extra needs this year for less-fortunate Valley families, some people made financial donations, telling Gendron they wanted to help make a difference.Again this year, volunteers organized a collection of gifts for the children on La Bouffe\u2019s list.Greener Expectations, a Huntingdon-based youthemployment group, raised a total of $778 from refreshment booths at two Grove Hall auctions and apple-picking.A cheque for $200 was given to Ormstown\u2019s CVR Christmas Fund, coordinated by Ruth Graham, through Chateauguay Valley Regional High School, and a $578 check was presentedto La Bouffe.Last Thursday night, members also helped Graham, community volunteers See NEEDY page 3 Christmas Supplement issue under the supervision of the C of C\u2019s Bernard Lebel are putting together a computerized audio-visual presentation documenting their findings.Itbe shownto various councils later this winter.This information will be particularly timely, as the mayors labor to update the MRC°s Schéma d'aménagement, the overall land-use plan, which makes Members of the St-Anicet Chamber of Commerce tourism committee with provisions for zoning, transportation networks and other aspects of regional government vital to economic development in general, and tourism in particular.Since November, photographer/ designer Eric Beauregard, historian Eric Pineault, marketing expert Annie Joly, and geographer Sophie Bérubé See TOURISTS page 4 map of the MRC du Haut-St-Laurent.Shown (left to right) are marketing specialist Annie Joly; historian Eric Pineault; geographer Sophie Bérubé; and photographer/graphic designer Eric Beauregard.K ERE Christmas story (Photo: J.T) The mole in winter: fact and fantasy Holie Mole and the Santa Claus parade by Hannah Ridolfi Hustration: E.Taylor Part III À great deal of effort and talent went into preparing for the parade, but there was no lack of talent amongst the small underground dwellers.A precocious child, Artful of the Dodger family of white-footed mice, could not resist the temptation to leave artistic impressions in the new fallen snow, while venturing forth for food.He threw caution to the winds as he traced patterns first with his feet, then with his tail.The watching cat, although intrigued, was more interested in food than culture.Suddenly and tragically, Artful joined the ranks of those who had sacrificed themselves for their art.Finally time came.The pace was accelerated to offset the possible intrusion of marauding hunters.Tension was high inthe waiting crowds lining the burrows.Among the watchers were the Cant family with visiting son, Manual, who was already showing promise with his published philosophical papers.Inside Sports and recreation Page 3 Craft & Rec Centre party Page 2 : Schools mark holidays Page 5 New bus service coming Co -Page 6 Community news.Local parole meeting axed as few reply Lack of public response cancelled Monday's meeting in Huntingdon, where Correctional Services representatives were scheduled to hear local views on Raymond Steele\u2019s parole hearing, expected before mid- January.However, it\u2019s not too late for people tomake their positionknown.All letters and correspondence concerning Steele, convicted in 1985 of the slaying of a local young woman, should be mailed before December 31 tothe MRC office.MRC du Haut-St-Laurent prefect Paul- Maurice Patenaude says he will bring a thick file, including all the letters, in early January to the Correctional Services\u2019 office in Longueuil.Letters, which need not be signed, See PAROLE page 7 * - In this third and final episode of Hannah Ridolfis Christmas story, the long-awaited moment has finally come - the Santa Claus Parade with all its attractions.Holie Mole\u2019s carefully thought-out treat for the children goes without a hitch, and the small creatures cap the day with a gourmet holiday feast.Standing close by was Sonn, the electrician, with his triplets Tom, Alva and Eddy.Across the road Holie was See CHRISTMAS page 2 .EE ieee + \u2014 2\u2014 THE GLEANER \u2014 DECEMBER 21, 1994 This and That in Town \u2018HERE IT IS \u2014 our last edition of 1994.It\u2019s been a busy year, and we suspect 1995 will be even busier from a journalistic point of view, given the Quebec political scene, as well as several ongoing stories right here in the Valley.We promise to rest up during our long-awaited two-week break, and come back to the news department refreshed and ready to go.MEANWHILE \u2014 Valley people continue to take the time to think of the less fortunate during the pre-holiday countdown.Monique Caza of the Huntingdon Optimist Club reported last week that the Club*s \u201cGuignolée\u201d, a door-to-door collection of goods and money for the needy, was \u201ceven better than last year\u201d.As well as food, clothes, and toys, the drive collected some $700 in cash.Club members were joined by some other local volunteers for the occasion.AS WELL \u2014 the Optimists are selling Christmas fruit cakes, and something new this year, scratch tickets for instant cash prizes, plus a later draw for bigger sums.The primary objective is to raise funds for local youth activities.AT THIS SEASON \u2014 we would like to say thank-you - and Merry Christmas to all our faithful community correspondents, especially Valleyfield\u2019s Elsie Melanson, currently in the rehab unit in Valleyfield following - surgery.Elsie hopes to get out of hospital fora spell over the holidays at least.Our other local columnists are + Rockburn\u2019s Diane Farquhar, Darleen Kerr-Sabetta of Franklin/Havelock, Hemmingford\u2019s Florence Elder, Jean McEwen of Ormstown, and Jean Furcall of Howick.Thank you ladies, we couldn\u2019t do it without you.A COUPLE OF REMINDERS \u2014 about special church services: in Huntingdon, St.Andrew\u2019s Presbyterian Church will hold an 11 a.m.Christmas Day service, while in Athelstan, there will be a Candlelight Service at the Presbyterian Church at 8 .m.on Christmas Eve.All are welcome to both.A \u201cTHE HUNTINGDON C.L.S.C.\u2014 will start two new - +.childbirth preparation courses early in the New Year.+: An English-language course will be offered in Ormstown starting Tuesday Jan.10 at the Barrie Memorial Hospital, and a French-language counterpart will begin in St- Chrysostome on January 9.For more information or to registercall the CLSC at 264-6108, or, in St-Chrysostome 826-3161.These courses are free and are designed for women planning to give birth next spring.:IN ORMSTOWN \u2014 correspondent Jean McEwen reports finding a key ring with keys near the :-Ormstown Presbyterian Church.If they are yours, Please call 829-2704.J.M.) ee ve : Hemmingford winner : Florence Erdmann of Hemmingford aboard the + thoroughbred Paddington (known to friends as + Toby), co-owned by Florence, Peter, and Bruni * Erdmann.Toby was a double winner on the .Quebec Equestrian Federation circuit this summer; he was named Quebec champion in » the Adult Amateur Hunter and Combined © Hunter divisions.These 1994 awards came on - top of last year\u2019s championship in the training \" hunter class.The horse is trained by Ann _ Hodgson of St-Lazare.: H'don.from page 1 = The commercial tax reservetooffsetthetotal :* collected from anddividedthedifferenc «2 businesses will bring among the taxpayers.+ Huntingdon $24,781 in Once the waster- = revenue.watersystemisoperating + À special tax of $45 and the cost established, < will be collected for the a new special tax will \u2018new waste-water thenbefixedfor20years.; treatment system.Council decided to ; Actually, the total chargeanannualinterest ; amountofthistaxis$95 rate of 10 per cent on »2 per ratepayer; however, unpaid taxes or tax council useda $250,000 accounts in arrears.* -\u2026-.-.- EEEEEEEEEYYYX) - 30 CEES maveL.ee -\u2014.v.ve.-.Dé t406d: 00060400 Ébdà6d000 00 CONCORDIA :: FURNITURES WAREHOUSE PRICES 3 AVAILABLE AT: :| ROGH DUMOUCHEL = ELECTRONICS-FURNITURE \u2018| 24 MGR.DAVID TEL.: 264-3028, 204-2276 HUNTINGDON ê \u201cà Hay-man Neither rain nor sun can melt this \u2018\u201c\u2018snowman\u201d found on the Recher\u2019s front lawn on Smellie Rd.in Godmanchester.It was fashioned by Silvie Recher and her brother Robert from two bales of hay in plastic bags.Crusty, as Silvie\u2019s two-year- old son Matthew calls the \u2018\u201cmow-man\u201d (he can\u2019t pronounce \u201cs\u201d yet), will be eaten by the Rechers\u2019 dairy cows in the new year.That is, so long as the snowmen\u2019s rights people don\u2019t get involved.For Hallowe\u2019en, the Rechers sprayed some bales orange like pumpkins, and a spectacular Easter theme is being kept secret.Around the Valley, many seasonal decorations and elaborate light displays are brightening the wintertime scenery.IT'S ALWAYS A PLEASURE \u2014 to hear from our readers, especially those who live at a distance and rely on The Gleaner for news from the Valley.A letter from J.G.Bickford of Toronto arrived last week with some nice things to say about the newspaper, and with some interesting comments on a recent editorial.It really brightens our day to get some positive feedback as we keep on trying to provide you with the best community newspaper that we can.A WOMEN\u2019S HOCKEY TOURNAMENT \u2014 featuring eight teams, including some local ones, is planned at the Huntingdon Regional Arena on Thursday, Dec.29 and Friday, Dec.30.Games begin at 9 a.m.; the last game begins play at 4 p.m.A small admission fee will be charged.The tournament is organized by the Huntingdon Regional Minor Hockey Association, The e Joy of Christmas?With Christmas day so close at hand, .Sometimes we don\u2019t know where we stand, \u201c So many things left to be done, - Have we sent cards to everyone?.There\u2019s still some shopping left to do, - It seems we never can get through, \u201c So many people on our list, : We hope there\u2019s no one that we\u2019ve missed.Each year it seems to get more rough, = There\u2019s the turkey left to stuff, We also have to trim the tree, And make it nice as it can be.* There's: tourtiére pies and Christmas cake, We'll have to find the time to bake, There!s gifts 1g, wrap and bows | to tie, |, ; Pp The hours and days are flying by.We wonder if it\u2019s worth it all, Each year\u2019s the same, if we recall, No matter just how well we've planned, - The season still gets out of hand.Just when we can\u2019t keep up the pace, .We find that things fall into place, .And everything \u201cto do\u201d is done, : Then Christmas Day is so much fun.Without this day where would we be, This time of love of family, This time of friends this time of cheer, «For loved ones that we hold so dear.® + It\u2019s then we understand its worth, - Its message about peace on earth, =.And join with Christians everywhere, su On Christmas Day, its joys to share.A i.Jon Proudfoot Craft & Rec Christmas lunch great fun for all The annual Christmas Luncheon was held in the Legion Hall Wednesday, Dec.14, with the jolly Santa centerpieces, lovingly made by our talented girls, adding a special touch to the decor.Membersenjoyedaglass of cider as they visited with friends before lunch.The buffet was \u201cout of this world\u201d, and after everyone had eaten to theirhearts\u2019 content they settled back for entertainment \u201cemceed\u201d by Jon Proudfoot.The Wednesday afternoon choir, consisting of Stan Christmas.waiting with a mob of youngsters.He had promised them a special treat, and they were all eagerly wondering what it might be.Suddenly the parade started.First came a choir of shrews, whose high-pitched tones echoed in the ears long after they had passed from sight.They were closely followed by a square of precision-marching voles, who formed geometric patterns as they marched.(Both shrewsand the voles had missed breakfastandhad to be excused early from the parade in order to search for lunch.Once again the woodland jumping mouse had been persuaded to come out of hibemation to perform his spectacular leaps of up to 13 feet ( 3 to 4 meters).After three unsensational jumps, he suddenly soared into the air, rapidly disappearing - from view.\" The crowd was amazed atthisrecord jump of at least 20 feet.Actually he took off from a thawing twig which acted like a springboard, rocketing him toan all-time record jump.This was a hard act to follow, but the Mole Maidens stole everyone\u2019sheartsasthey wavedtothecrowdfrom their ice-encrusted red maple leaf pulled by four strong young moles.Close behind came the star of the show, Santa Claus.He too was waving, but he seemed a little preoccupied - most of the time he was Assurances /Daigneaut Provost Joly André Chartrand C.d\u2019A.Ass.- ALB.160$ Saint- I$ In LINES (QI 69 3 UP QU (PR (VA: AR II Lebrun /§ Harman, Maddie Curran, Leo Curran, Shirley Stark, Dawn Fleming, John Thompson, Mary McConomy, Lorraine Tannahill, Hazel Leamon, John Cunningham, Gordon Smail, Thea Ykema, and Andy Fawcett accompanied by Marjorie Minchinton on the piano, sang a variety of Christmas carols, and members sang along.The long-awaited visit from Santa Claus and friends came after the singing of \u201cHere Comes Santa Claus\u201d.Old St.Nick gave us an update on things at from page 1 looking at the Mole Maidens.As soon as Santa appeared, Holie led the children furtherdownthe route.Because he was familiar with the route, he could bring the children to see Santa Claus at least three times before the parade ended.The \u201cyear of the big freeze,\u201d when all the children was Santa Claus not once but three times, later became legendary.Backhomeinthenest afterthe parade, the party went on without a hitch.The decorations were spectacular and the food evenmore so.There was roasted worm arranged on the platter to look like Christmas wreaths; both crystallized and marinated grubs; and crudités with a pondwater and seed dip for the vegetarians.There were also mouthwatering moth- wing pastries filled with wild strawberry jam.Holie\u2019sfatherdecided it was time: to give the Christmas toast, so clearing his throat to attract attention, he raised his glass to ask people to remember all those who had not survived the recent bad cold spell.After this sobering moment he quickly cheered up and added his traditional salute for Christmas: \u201cTo family and friends, a little fantasy andalotof fun,\u201d towhich Holie added, \u201cBless us all.\u201d Holie\u2019s mother, gazing athim fondly and beaming with pride, thought to herself, \u201cJust like Tiny Tim.\u201d Craft & Rec members await festive luncheon.the North Pole these days.Naturally everyone is very busy as the elves make last- minute preparations while Mrs.Claus mends the holes in Grampa\u2019s socks.Mrs.Claus also trims Santa\u2019s beard, shines his black boots, then helps him into his red suit.The reindeer are harnessed, Rudolph\u2019s nose has turned green and, whoopee! Santa is on his merry way.The visit from our North Pole friends is always the highlight of our program, which wound down with the surging of \u201cAuld Lang Syne\u201d.After the 36 Santa centerpieces wereraffled off, then came the big draw.Lucky winners were Julia Saumier, Beverley Watson, Myrtle Park, Kitty Stone, Sophie Faubert, Mary Louise McFerson, Mildred McGee, Isabel Helm, Roy McKell, Adrienne St.Pierre and Marcelle Cousineau.I would like to thank all whohelped make this luncheon such a success, LOCAL PEOPLE (Photo: M.D.) including Jon Proudfoot, Marjorie Minchinton, Hazel Leamon and the Wednesday afternoon choir,andourNorthPole friends.Beverley and would like to wish you all the merriest Christmas and the best for the New Year.The Center will re- openon January 11 with a volunteers\u2019 meeting at 10:30 a.m.Season\u2019s greetings to all our sick and shut-in friends.-G.Mcintyre SERVING THE COMMUNITY! 5 YEARS ALREADY JEAN-LUC CRÊTE cena ES SERVICES ares T INFORMATIQUES L.J.L.nc.AND L.to R.: Denis Legault BAALC.M.A, Raymond Laniel, Jean-Luc Crête BSC/C.G.A., Marco Pilon B.A.A., Marc-André Laurendeau B.A.A., Christine Nieuwenhof, Lise G.Créte, Guylaine Fournier The team wish to thank clients and friends that permitted us to serve them during the past 5 years.Be assured of our total collaboration during the years toc come.JARDIN DU QUÉBEC and the Personnel of CES C Jardin div Québec wish to-express to-all their customers a Merzy Christmas LI, HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR MEDICAL SERVICES Service Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Point December 23, December 24, December 25, December 26, December 27, 1994 1994 1994 1994 1994 Saint-Rémi 10-3 p.m.Closed Closed 10-3p.m.10-3 p.m.Napierville 10-3 p.m.Closed Closed 10-3 p.m.10-3 p.m.Hemmingford| Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Service Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Point December 30, December 31, January 1, January 2, January 3, 5 1994 1994 1995 1995 1995 2 # | Saint-Rémi 10-3pm.Closed Closed 103pm.|103pm.| # | Le |_Napierville 10-3p.m.Closed Closed 10-3p.m.10-3p.m.Z : Hemmingford| Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed A AM other services will be available at the CLSC between 8:30 a.m.and 4:30 p.m.from Monday to Friday except on \" holidays \" » Js Minor Hockey action stops for seasonal holiday break This past weekend at Huntingdon Regional Arena, the Minor Hockey Association wrapped up its games until the New Year with 27 games, 13 of them on Saturday RESULTS Novice teams played five games, with Novice C-2 losing 4-0in Valleyfield.Novice C-1 saw Justin Martel and Bradley Beare score in a 6-2 loss to St-Timothée; B-1's David Ireland scored one in a 6-1 loss at Valleyfield; and the Novice Abroke their scoreless streak with a 8-2 loss to Soulanges.Marc Andre Voyerand Justin Deme allied for the home squad.The only Atom action Saturday had the A team tie Beauharnois 2-2 on goals by Brad Duke and Joel Patch.All three PeeWee teams played at home, PeeWee C losing 5-2 to Soulanges.One PeeWee team was shut-out 2-0 by St-Timothée and the other PeeWee team lost 5-2 to Ste-Martine.Michel Moise and Jason Aldridge were Huntingdon's scorers.Bantam A were in Soulanges, where Fred Mallette scored in a 3-1 loss.The Midgets came away from Beauharnois with a 1-1 tie on a goal by John Simonds.Sunday action started early with the Atom C-1 team winning 4-0 over a Malone squad.Jamie Brisebois recorded the shut-out while Louis-Charles Failles had two goals and Michel Favreau and Jonathan Guérin each had singles.The Atom B teams played each other to a 3-3 tie.Jean Francois Daoust scored twice and Marc Leblanc had one for the B-1 squad while Simon Lachance, Mathieu Durand and Adam Lepine replied for B-2.Goalies Yannick Daoust and Nick Burton were stand-outs.The Atom C-2 team were in Soulanges where Adam Farquhar scoredina6-1 loss.Novice C-1 met St- Timothée again, Chris Garby scoring in a close 3-1 match.The B-1 team hosted Valleyfield, losing 6-1.Ryan Cazahadanunassistedgoal.Novice A were 3-1 losers in Ste-Martine, Marc Andre Voyer netted the only Huntingdon goal.Two PeeWee teams were away.The PeeWee C were shut-out 2-0 in Valleyfield while the A's scored two in a 5-2 loss in the same town.Joey Carrigan and Bruce Tannahill got the goals.Allthe Bantam teams were around the Valley À few dates to remember, As the New Year draws near, Are the \u201cFarmers\u201d in Ormstown, And of course there\u2019s the \u201cSteer\u201d.Lacolle has their \u201cMen\u2019s\u201d, And Valleyfield is Hope\u2019in, That lots of folks come To the Valleyfield Open.Huntingdon too, Has an \u201cOpen\u201d to run, And the \u201cTweedsmuir\u201d at RiverfieJd \u201c Is always grear fun! This-Hôliday Season, All the Clubs wish to say, Season\u2019s Greetings to all, Wherever you play.oh sr Whether you're curling for fun Or curling for fitness.Here's hoping you all, Have a very Merry Christmas! (And a Happy New Year) Coming events Farmer's - (Jan.20-22) Steer-Ormstown - (Jan.27-28) Lacolle Men's - (Jan 8-14) Valleyfield Open - (Feb 6-11) Huntingdon Open - (Feb.2-4) Tweedsmuir - (Jan.14-15).-Brent Harrison home, the A's losing 3-1 to Soulanges, Chris Hadlock scoring.The B-2 team also faced a St-Polycarpe squad, with Adam Green scoringina 5-1 closely played loss.The B-1 team, with Welby Leger scoring two and Jason McDougall adding one, came close but shon 4-3 to Ste- Martine.The Women's Black Cats tied West Island 1-1 on a goal by Heidi Duhaime.Other Women's action sawthe two teams participate in the Fort Covington - North Franklin Tournament.On behalf of the employees andmanagement of the Huntingdon Regional Arena, the Huntingdon Regional Minor Hockey Association andits sponsors, we wish everyone a happy holiday season and thanks for your support.-Bob Burton Hemmingford Bowling The Wednesday Night League team standings after Dec.7 are as follows: Hemmingford TEAM PTS.Wallace 34.5 Bechard 34 Thompson 31.5 Bickes 30 Daniel Leboeuf 29.5 Gagne 27 Rodrigue 22.5 Darlene Leboeuf 15 HIGH SCORES OF THE WEEK: LADIES: (single and triple): Teenie Wallace: 191, 513; Jean Gagné: 175,482.MEN: (single and triple): Les Thompson: 172, 494; Glenn Bickes: 201, 485; Maurice Rodrigue: 193, 484.-Florence Ellertor Police reports Arrested Another roadblock to 1 -detect impaired drivers \u2018Was conducted Friday night, Dec.17 into Saturday at the intersection of Rtes.201 and 138.A 48-year-old Ormstown man was charged with impaired driving.PREPARING FOR LIFE IS WHAT WE'RE ALL ABOUT PI an ES CVR Christmas Fund A line-up of tables full of canned goods, knitted articles and gifts for the more than 50 Christmas baskets distributed through the Chateauguay Valley Regional High School, were sorted and packed December 15 by several dozen volunteers, including (I-r) Eleanor Finlayson, Kyle Aikin and Tamara Chisholm.Needy.volunteers and CVR students pack the more than 50 boxes that were distributed throughout the whole Chateauguay (Photo: V.F) from page 1 Valley.La Bouffe volunteers began packing and distributing baskets on Monday.(V.F.) Young curlers\u2019 program starts in January at HCC Huntingdon Curling Club\u2019s program for Little Rockers and Juniors will officially begin in January for 10 weeks.One week will be added for the spring break, so it will not finish until the week of March 20-24.Registration will be the following dates: For Juniors, (aged 12- 19): Monday, Jan.11; For Little Rockers, (aged 8-12): Huntingdon Academy - Wednesday, Jan.13; St.Joseph\u2019s - Wednesday, Jan.13; Notre Dame - Friday, Jan.15.Please note: your Medicare card number is necessary to register.For information, call Donald and Jill Frier at 264-2003 or Denis and Chantal Faubert at 264- 2526.Parents are reminded that curling is a sport where a player must do his or her personal best within a team of four.Our purpose is to have fun.Registration fees are $10 per Little Rocker or $15 per family; and $15 Junior or $25 per family.The Club has one teamofJuniors whohave already been busy curling away fromhome.Darren McColm (lead), Jason McLean (second), Ashley Craig (third), and Brent Frier (skip), with coach Don Frier, have entered what was originally the Pepsi Juniors competition.Ourboys weren\u2019table to winatthedistrictlevel against a Buckingham Curling Club team of juniors Sunday, Dec.18 at Glenmore Curling .Club, butthe boys puton \u201ca fine show and were gentlemen all the way.We are very proud of them.; December 27,28, and 29, the Juniors have entered the Christmas Bonspiel, at TMR Curling Club and Outremont Curling Club.This is a great spiel with a lot of young curlers.Twoteams from our Little Rockers are invited to (hopefully) bring home a trophy.Theircoachescan atleast guarantee that everyone has fun.Season\u2019s Greetings from all the curlers to everyone.Jill Frier Holiday free-skate schedule at Arena There will be special Closed December 24 hours for free skating and 25.during the holidays at the Monday Dec.26, 1:30 Huntingdon Regional - 3:30 p.m.Arena, Residents of any of the 11 municipalities which fund the Arena may come and skate for free during the hours below.Municipalities are: Elgin, Dundee, Franklin, Godmanchester, Hinchinbrooke, Townof Huntingdon, Ormistown.Tuesday Dec.27, 1:30 - 3:30; and 6 - 8 p.m.Wednesday Dec.28, 11:30 am.- | pm.Thursday Dec.29, 6 - 8 p.m.Friday Dec.30,6 - 7 p.m.Closed December 31 and January 1.Monday Jan.2, 1:30- St-Malachie 330pm.d\u2019Ormstown, St-Anicet, Tuesday Jan.3, 3:30- Ste-Barbe, St-Stanislas 6 p.m.de Kostka.SCHEDULE Wednesday Dec.21, Wednesday Jan.4, 11:30 am.- | p.m.Thursday Jan.5, 1:30 1:30am.- 1 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.Friday Dec.23, 11:30 Friday Jan.6, 1:30 - a.m.- 1 p.m.; and 6:30- 3:30 p.m.8 p.m.-P.Larocque Huntingdon Legion Wednesday Night Mixed Darts League as of December 14, 1994 TEAM GP W L PTS.1.Lonesome Doves 65 45 20 45 2.Highlanders 65 39 26 39 3.Falling Stars 65 38 27 38 4.Shooting Stars 65 37 28 37 5.Blue Jays 65 35 30 35 6.Misfits 65 34 31 34 7.Happy Gang 65 32 33 32 8.Blue Birds 65 31 34 31 9.Condors 65 28 37 28 10.Cardinals 65 25 40 25 11.Hopefuls 65 25 40 25 12.Aces 65 21 44 21 Top Scorers Men: 1.Raymond Patenaude (174); 2.C.Parson (140- 3); 3.T.Hersey (140); 4.G.Johnson (140); 5.A.Rafter (140); 6.A.Lemay (140); 7.C.Gibbons (140); 8.B.Stewart-Wardlaw (140).Top Scorers Women: 1.G.Gibbons (139); 2.L.Wattie (134); 3.A.Simonsen (132); 4.R.McIntyre (125); 5.J.Brennan (120); 6.K.Rafter (118).Rockburn by Diane Farquhar + 264-3960 Rennie\u2019s United, the \u201c\u201c tastefully-decorated little \"brick church situated on Rte.202, was well filled on the balmy Saturday eveningof December 17.Rev.Neil Wallace led the service of readings, singing, prayer and music.Organist Cindy Wilson and Marcel and Valerie St-Cyr did a splendid jobof providing beautiful music throughout the service.Vicky Maither and Tamera Stevenson sang a duet, \u201cDo You Hear What I hear\u201d and the Senior Choir sang \u201cJoyous News\u201d.The sacrament of F32ICERADIAL !*: VAN Teach nleind tor dry, sSexowy ink) Ky comitions.ECONOMY ALL SEASON RADIALS ve $30°% A PE RE Wien, RELIABLE TRACTION ALL SEASON AQUATRED Washer and Dryer 1A4650 SUPER CAPACITY WASHER 8660 SUPER CAPACITY wRYER baptism was performed by Rev.Wallace for infant Sarah Margret Hastings Gardner, daughter of Vicky and David Gardner.+ LLEANER \u2014 DECEMBER 21, 197 MEGA MILES I | ¢ Available in White and Almond uper wide door opening Chrtistrnas \u2018 q a ù 2h Cann An Miles faved mikes with AVAILABLE AT : 7 | We accept (oon) mein ZL .C Cun Birt ded) v New Year Durs No teen le AN dhstonls nt \u20ac œuf ur Nuvinoteor t thinly ol J discount coupons ds lo our custorners PRICES AVAILABLE AT.ROCH DUMOUCHEL (7 INSTALLATION AND ROTATION INCLUDED = TN LES EQUIPEMENTS BONENBERG INC.SE, 43, ROUTE 202, C.J.KYLE LTÉE BEI SALES + PARTS « SERVICE ELECTRONICS-FURNITURE HUNTINGDON, P.QUE.24 MGR.DAVID TEL.: 264-3028, 264-2276 HUNTINGDON TEL.264-5321 \u201c : 4 » HUNTINGDON, P.QUE.TEL.: (514) 264-6673 e ELECTRONIC WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND BALANCING ~~. \u2014\u2014 mA = Re A © a 7, 1 \u2019 \u2018 ir tn rw = 7 First, \u201c 4 \u2014 1 HE GLEANEK \u2014 DECEMBER 21, 1994 Audit Bureau of Circulations [™@GLEANER P.O.Box 130, Huntingdon, Quebec JOS 1HO Tol.: 264-5364 PUBLICATION MAIL REGISTRATION NO, 0733 NEW YORK, 12620 YOUR WEEKLY NEWSPAPER published by THE HUNTINGDON GLEANER (1985) LTEE U.S.REG.NO.UPSP 580-300 SECOND CLASS POSTAGE PAID AT CHATEAUGUAY GENERAL MANAGER: JOCELYN RANGER EDITORIAL STAFF: JUDITH TAYLOR, VALERIE FURCALL, CYRIL ALARY Sin : = = itoria + ' \\.HALCYON DAYS We get the feeling this week we've said just about everything about Christmas that we can.Like .everyone else, we\u2019re caught inextri- y-cably in the vortex of activity lead- «ing to the big day - it\u2019s a time for 2 \"doing, not saying.\u2026 When we get really frazzled with «the more secular aspects of the holiday, we can switch viewpoints -briefly to look at some other conno- \u2018tations of the midwinter season.there is the Winter -Solstice.Last Sunday night was \u201cDecember\u2019s full moon, sometimes called the Moon of the Long Dark.Today, Wednesday, is the shortest day of the year.After this, however imperceptibly, the night will shorten and, like the tiniest of seeds dormant underground, the thought of spring can start to grow, sustaining us through the brunt of winter weather yet to come.Mythology has it that the 14 days around the Solstice were called the Halcyon Days, a phrase which today has come to mean simply a happy time, whenever it occurs.But originally, the story was that the Halcyon (alias the Kingfisher) settled on the sea during this two- week period, calming the waves and building its nest on the smooth surface of the water.The original connotation was peace - a serene time, a suspension of turmoil, a period set aside from the tensions and conflicts of the everyday world.Peace and joy are ideas central to the Christian holiday too, of course, but it\u2019s always enriching to see things from a different slant, even though our Valley kingfishers are not easily pictured floating tranquilly across an un-named sea at this or any other season.A bird by any other name could fill the bill, however.Perhaps your own Christmas decorations include a bird or two.Or check out the bird feeder if you have one.And let whatever bird it is bring to mind the Halcyon with its unruffled feathers, building a nest for future generations.We wish you peace.(J.T) GLEANER ARCHIVES.125 years ago December 24, 1869 MOR: PARLIAMENTARY BUILDINGS The Local Ministry are credited with the intention of building, not only a residence for the Lieutenant- Governor, but Government offices at Quebec.We do not see any necessity for either.The Lieutenant-Governor receives a large enough salary to enable him to pay his own house rent, and as to Departmental buildings, it would be better to lease them.It is now undeniable that Confederation is far from a success, that it has involved the country in increased expenditure without any corresponding advantage, and that, within a very short period, it will have to be either modified 55 years ago .today are materially or given up altogether.SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS examinations of our public schools were held and were numerously attended by an appreciative public.The answers of the class in Geology were especially interesting and satisfactory, and we have never heard more lucid explanations in Algebra and Euclid than those given by the students in the Academy.In Mr.Whyte's department the pupils gave evidence in their answers of Geography, Grammar, &c., of the unceasing efforts of a laborious and successful teacher.The specimens of Penmanship, Drawing and Bookkeeping were creditable alike to teacher and scholars.December 20, 1939 (EDITORIAL) WAR OR NO WAR.THERE MUST BE TOYS Canada is at war this Christmas but Santa Clause must make his rounds, war or no war.And to make his rounds he must have toys.Many of the toys of \u201cadvance copy\u201d of the - utilities in the world of tomorrow, and the televisions sets and streamlines cars of toyland keep a step or two in advance of the real thing.Another feature of the toys of today is that they are very much on the move: they fly, run and walk.Construction kits enable the small boy (as well as daddy) to build airports and trans-Canada : planes, bridges, skyscrapers, trains, cars and streamboats.There are small printing sets that really print, toy pianos that play and little typewriters that do a real job.There are toys of peace and toys of war; regiments of soldiers, tanks, bombing planes, 25 years ago December 24, 1969 CHRISTMAS BASKETS FOR THE NEEDY C.V.R students adopt 135 children.The Red Cross under the direction of Mrs.Ruth Graham and Mrs.Francis Williams met with Student Council : President Don Sancton and talked .about the possibility of providing a .cheery Christmas for needy families in the area.Fifteen families were chosen from a list of names and the young people of CVR busied themselves \"collecting food, toys and clothing.The , Spirit the studegis was of : overwhelming, as prized possessions «were brought in.One 13-year-old boy .in grade 7 gave his tape recorder.DOC WATSON ROUNDS HALF CENTURY CORNER So Doc Watson has been on call for 50 years! It doesn't scem possible.Doc is a canny Scot, with the wisdom and dry humor characteristic of the Watsons.Bill, for as long as we can remember, has gone his way with one \u201c or more dogs for company.Dogs $e w machine guns and anti-aircraft guns stand ready to defend whole miniature cities.The anti-aircraft gun swings on a pivot and spits flame; not a real flame but realistic.Game tables are in demand, especially small-scale replicas of bowling alleys, pool, billiard and ping-pong tables.HUNTINGDON BOOY SCOUTS AT WORK One organization in Huntingdon which always contributed more than its share towards bringing joy and happiness in many homes in Huntingdon during the Christmas season is that of the Huntingdon Boy Scouts.Headed by Scoutmaster I.H.Bowden, the Boy Scouts yearly gather old, unused and broken toys, repair and do the necessary work to them so that the poor and needy children may also find some happiness.(photo shows) Roland Laberge and Leslie Chambers making lead soldiers.became one of his side lines.The kennels were filled for years with a succession of Irish Setters, Cocker Spaniels, English Settlers and Beagles.Curling was one of his favorite pastimes.THIS AND THAT IN TOWN Philibert Langevin - town foreman - is a man of action: he not only caught youngsters breaking bulbs off the Christmas Tree in the park but also took them to the police station.The parents of the children were called in and there was quite a scene.Reports indicate that some of the parents were more disturbed than the youngsters.POLICE SWING, CROOKS DON'T Huntingdon couldn't complain of too small a police force last Saturday night.As a matter of fact, over 20 men in blue, town, provincial and federal, were over at the Legion Hall keeping their eyes on a party held there that evening.They were only watching each other, though, because the party in question was the annual Christmas bash for local policemen.jl 0 & Jv om Lop em LBAST EAR! THE MH BEFORE.2: 14% Tourists.Sophie Bérubé have been travelling around the territory, getting the feel of what the areaisall about, and gathering data about what facilities already exist.Year-round Their approach to developing tourism here encompasses the four seasons; three geographic areas and their special assets; and a philosophy called \u201csoft\u201d and \u201cdiffused\u201d tourism.What this means is offering the visitor access to things we're good at in this area, and to a gentle, rural atmosphere which has always been part of the local ambience.\u201cThings like bicycle touring, maple sugar season, apple blossom time, and enjoying the lake in winter as well as summer, withice fishing, skating, etc.,\u201d explains Eric Pineault, a West Island native who says he\u2019s \u201csurprised\u201d by the solidity and prosperity of the agricultural economy here, compared to other parts of the province.The MRC's rich history is also a selling point, he says, witharchaeological digs now investigating Native American sites near Laguerre.The group\u2019s philosophy would encourage a growing tourist industry to base itself on what is already here, being \u201ccomplementary\u201d to agriculture without interfering with it.from page 1 Different areas \u201cSo far, we have identified three main geographic subdivisions in the MRC \u2014 the lakeshore area from Ste- Barbe to Dundee; the Covey Hill apple- growing region; and the central agricultural area, offering its own rural atmosphere, where things like bed-and- breakfasts, farm visits and hiking could be encouraged,\u201d says geographer Sophie Bérubé.The group is also havingagoodlook atthe \u201cgentrification\u201d process \u2014 the increasing number of non-farming residents moving into agricultural areas, which in some cases has led to disagreements over environmental regulations and farming practices.\u201cWe're being absolutely nonjudgmental ;about this process \u2014 we just want to understand it better,\u201d says Annie Joly, who hails from Coteau Landing.Beauregard, a Montrealer, 18 concentrating on capturing images of beauty spots and combing them with factual material for the upcoming presentation.The group\u2019s finding will run out April 15, so they are calling their six months\u2019 work a \u201cpre- feasibility study\u201d which could lead to more detailed planning later on, if local officials decided that this is the time to focus on tourism, and this is the way they want to go.At the very least, the St-Anicet group\u2019s work will help to redress the balance within the Suroit, the larger tourist regionof whichthe MRC duHaut-St-Laurentisthe least-known and least- promoted part.The Suroit has a regional tourism office in the Valleyfield area, and serves two other MRCs besides this one.Births and Deaths -ds of Thanks, In Memoriams, Marriage Notices, Engagements, \"Jouncements.DEMPSEY- O\u2019CONNOR - We are here - Kayla and Kristen and our Mom and Dad, Donna and Jim are very happy with us.We are the first grandchildren for Ray and Janet Dempsey of Inverness, Que.and Cecil and Lydia O\u2019Connor of Huntingdon, Que.We arrived on Dec.8, 1994 at 11:27 and 11:29 a.m.and we can\u2019t wait to meet our aunts and uncles.COFFIN, Marion Alice (née Taylor) - At the Hôtel Dieu Hospital in Gaspé on November 28, 1994, aged 81.Mrs.Coffin was the loving wife of Alexander Philip Coffin of Farewell Cove, Quebec.She is also survived by her children, Myrna Landers of Elmsdale, N.S., Alexander (Sandy) Coffin of St.John, N.B., her step children, Merilyn Miller of Gloucester, Ontario, and Leigh Coffin of Ormstown, eleven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and her sister, Violet Taylor, of Sherbrooke, Quebec.She was predeceased by her parents, Arthur and Alice (Lynn) Taylorof Richmond, Que., by her brothers, Clifford and Alvin Taylor and her sisters, Ada McCaffrey and Ora Taylor.Her funeral was conducted on December 1, 1994 in St.Matthew\u2019s United Church, Rose Bridge by The Reverend Lorraine Lambert.Burial was Matthew\u2019s United Church Cemetery.Festive spirit at centre d\u2019accueil The Centre Haut St- Laurent (formerly the Centre d\u2019Acceuil) in Ormstown is bustling with activity this festive season.Eachday is filled with card-playing; Scrabble takes on a new meaning as Christmas words are compiled; Chit-Chat Hour features Jim Barr's slides of his travels, Music and sing-a-longs highlight Christmas songs, hymns and carols, and many volunteers are seen either reading Christmas cards for the residents, decorating their rooms or helping the women with make up, hair-dos and manicures, so they can go to their activities in style.Joanne Gagnier is in charge of the volunteers at the Centre, and she Sunday Schoolers perform at Rockburn Xmas concert by Diane Farquhar Rockburn Correspondent Ten members of the Rockbum Presbyterian Sunday School and teachers Elaine Simpson, Betty Waller, and Brenda Lamb presented their Christmas Concert on Sunday morning Dec.18 in the church hall.The opening verse was recited by Eric Simpson.With a cute little smile he recited: \u201cA Good Memory.1 havea good memory/I\u2019ve seen some of you before/lf you like our Christmas program/Please come back for more.\u201d The boys and girls performed in many ways, reciting poems, singing and leading in prayer.Three children displayed their musical talents.Anastasia McNaughton played \u201cOde to Joy\u201d and \u201cJoy to the World\u201d on the piano, followed by \u201cJingle Bells\u201d on the violin.Taylor Lamb played \u201cJolly old St.Nicolas\u201d, and Shannon Taylor played \u201cJingle Bells,\u201d both on the piano.A skit, \u201cT'was the Night Before Christmas\u201d was narrated by Betty Waller while the costumed children played their parts.Their comical antics kept the audience in rounds of laughter.The long-awaited arrival of Santa excited the children when he entered the hall to the strains of \u201cSanta Claus is Coming to Town\u201d.The boys and girls sat in a circle on the floor and talked to Santa as he gave out gifts.After Santa disappeared down the stairs, refreshments were served.The teachers and children then went carolling at the Farquhar Nursing Home before they headed for home.TW t % 2 i 4 Members of the Rockburn Presbyterian C A, 2 7 to urch Sunday School, (Photo: D.Farquhar) really appreciates all the volunteers who have donated their time so unselfishly during 1994.This includes those who came in to work with or to visit with residents as some have no family.Other volunteers come to sing and play instruments for the entertainment of the residents, and the list goes on.Have you ever thought of giving a couple of days or even half a day to make a senior's day a little brighter?If you are interested you are welcome on the team.Please call Joanne Gagnier at 829-2346.Auxiliary brightens Christmas At a recent executive meeting of the Huntingdon County Hospital Ladies\u2019 Auxiliary, a motion was passed expressing sincere thanks to all who helped make the sale on December 2 such a great success.Those who contributed include the phone committee who contacted members; those who baked and broughtin goodies; those who donated crafts, gifts for the drawing and cash donations; as well as the set-up crew and all who worked at the sale.The proceeds of $749.40 will be used to purchase gifts and other articles needed by the 60 patients in the hospital.Also, a hair-dryerand a .blender-grinder will be bought for the kitchenettes on each floor.June Todd, ® in St.\u2019 SMITH, Frank - In hospital in Ottawa on Tuesday, Dec.6, 1994, Frances L.Smith, age 71 years.Beloved husband of Phyllis Platt.Dear stepfather of Sharon (Mrs.Frank Pugliese).Loving grandfather of Tanya, Shauna and Nadine.Dear brother of Lillian (Mrs.George Wilson), Ottawa, Thelma (Mrs.Bill Percy) of Sudbury and Patricia Sloan of Ottawa.Predeceased by sister Margaret and brother Laurence.He rested at Kelly Funeral Home, 2313 Carling Ave.where family received friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.on Thursday, Dec.8.A Memorial Mass was held at St.Elizabeth\u2019s Church, Vinton, Quebec on Dec.10, 1994, 27 years to the day Phyllis\u2019 father was buried.McCLATCHIE, Christina (Nina) - On Dec.18, 1994 in her 84th year.Predeceased by husband, Bill.Survived by children Jean (John), Ken (Millie), John (Lynn) and grandchildren Jeffrey, Trevor, Ted, Carolyn, Marcie, Matthew and Bev, brother David (Olive).Memorial service to be held in Huntingdon United Church on Dec.27 at 2:00 p.m.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation.CARD OF A THANKS À À, A I would like to thank my relatives, parishioners and friends who attended the Mass and the banquet in honor of my retirement from St.Patrick\u2019s Parish, Herdman, Que.A special thank you for the painting, gifts of money and cards.A special word of recognition to the Wardens and Parishioners who organized this event in my honor.Everyone\u2019s thoughtfulness was greatly appreciated.Sincerely Reverend J.C.Marcil The family of the late Mr.Marcel Créte wish to thank family and friends for their support during their bereavement.Please consider this thank you as being personal.IN MEMORY OF Donat Talllefer kt was one year ago on December 23rd, that you left us without hope to come back.Your absence is always cruelly felt.Your departure left a big emptiness in our hearts, we who loved you so much.Our thoughts, our prayers will always be for you.From your wife Jeannette, your children, as well as your grandchildren - 28 ue vend ite Dermat kin G conry sto Gurrs Ato Fiowers \u2026 .Every\u201d Occasion! 3 \"1 -800-363-1446 ; +, dE2man8 I).267 ROXHAN ROAD FORRESTER, Thomas - In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather who passed away December 26, 1984.As time unfolds another year, no need for words, except to say love and miss you.Rita and family LAMB, Jasper - In loving memory, of a dear husband, father and Grandpa, who was taken away Dec.21, 1991.There is a corner in our hearts That is set aside for you, As long as life and memories last, We shall remember you.Always remembered by Eleanor, Jack and Brenda, Taylor, Shannon and Trevor.LOWDEN, Allan - On December 25, 1991 God took you home to be with him.Each day you are missed.loved, and remembered in a special way.Your loving family PRAYER Oh Holy Spirit, Thou who art all knowing, who brightens every path that I may reach my ideal.Thou who giveth me the divine gift of forgiving and forgetting wrong done unto me and who in every instance of my life art with me.I like in this short dialogue to affirm gratitude for all your blessings and reaffirm once again that I never want to part from Thee, though the illusion of material things abound.My desire is to be with Thee and all my loved ones in perpetual grace, thank you for your mercy on me and mine.This prayer should be said for 3 consecutive days without revealing petition with 3 days, grace will be granted no matter how difficult the petition may be, please publish.Thanks to St.Teresa, St.Jude.St.Antony and St.Martin.M.D.Rodrigue Montpetit & Fils Funaral Home Pre-arrangements - cremation Jacquez Montpetit, owner Tel.: 264-5331 PO, Box 455, 170, Châteauguay Huntingdon, Qc, J0S 1H0 KELLY Funeral Home 19 LAKE ST.Funeral Director Gilles Serre Assistant Director Gerald Brisebols PHONE 264-5447, office HUNTINGDON, QUE.Nee ovat 2931 .Pi * caw = *Geukjian, Reddick and teacher Dave Doherty.(Photo: V.F) OES pupils, staff, parents share Christmas projects Poinsettias, Christmas crafts, shopping sprees, aturkey dinner and Christmas carols signal that the Christmas spirit has swept Ormstown Elementary School.Excitement has been building since November, when the mood was set with a poinsettiasale sponsored by the school committee and organized by Cheryl Stanger.On December 8the stage was filled with bright, vibrant plants.The 1994-95 school committee has decided to make the gym look equally bright by replacing the worn folding vinyl stage curtains which date from the inception of the gym over 30 years ago.An O.E.S.alumna, Cheryl is donating time and energy tocreate new rod- hung fabric curtains.Soon after the sale, \u201cSanta\u2019s elves\u201d began busily working on Christmas crafts withthe Craft Committee comprised of Nadia Margaret Munro, Brenda (Bohemen and JoAnn QOvans, teachers and (volunteer parents.On December 14 a Craft Fair was held with extracrafts made at class sessions, as well as donated ones on sale for the students to buy.Close on the heels of the Fair came the Christmas dinner, engineered by Cheryl Stanger and Jane Edwards.This annual event, supported by the school committee, includes a turkey dinner with ali the trimmings, rightdowntohomemade cranberry sauce.This year the parents were assisted by a real chef, complete with white uniform and high hat.Wayne Johnston, a European-trained former chef for the Queen Elizabeth Hotel, generously offered to roast, debone and slice the numerous turkeys.Volunteers were able to work with a pro, as Wayne was alsoon hand the day of the meal with candy canes for all.The maestro, popularly referredtoas \u201cChef Boy- R-Dee\u201d was given a resounding ovation by students, staff and volunteers.Thechildrenprepared skits and songs for the Christmas Concert on December 20.This year, A.R.M.program helps moms, pre-schoolers A.R.M.(Association Ressources Maternité)is a bilingual, chartered, non-profit community group which has been active in the MRC Haut- St-Laurent for several years as a resource and support to families of young children aged up to five years.Initially, A.R.M.distributed the funds received from community sponsors, donations, and funding from Centraide Sud- Ouest, for the O.L.O.(Oeuf-lait-orange/Egg- milk-orange) nutritional supplement program for pregnant women.A.R.M.\u2019s volunteers replicas .Fits stockings of all sizes Put a grin on a chilr''s face, or add 10 your toy collection this holiday £sason, Asi for authentic Ford New Holland .they're \u2018nade to last.Available at your Ford New Holland dealer.Stop \u2018n now and grab a few.LES EQUIPEMENTS BONENBERG INC.43 RTE 202, HUNTINGDON, P.Qué TEL.: (514) 264-6673 developed preschool activities for young children which wereheld twice a week during the time A.R.M.rented space at Huntingdon United Church.A.R.M.has also organized Christmas parties, summer picnics and other recreational activities.After a brief stay in the former shoe store premises on Chateauguay St., A.R.M.moved to its present location, 24 Bouchette St., in the late spring of 1994.A toy-lending library is now being setup as an additional service.\u2014 Shirley Wallace & those attending were\u2019 asked to donate to the Christmas Basket Fund.Students will be preparing food baskets for the needy families in the areaon the following day.The goal is to make the children aware that there are those whose Christmas will be less bounteous than their own.When classes are released Thursday, students will go home full of the Christmas spirit to await Santa's visit on Saturday night, and to look forward to their return to school on January 9! May allenjoy ahappy, healthy and holy holiday vacation.-Pat Martin Howick School prepares | for happy holiday season At.Howick Elementary School students are learning many things from Japanese student teacher, Risa Kumamoto.She has visited all classes to share legends, calligraphy,origami and other Japanese culture.Some older students attend a Japanese Club at lunchtime and are learning to speak Risa\u2019s mother tongue.\"Thanks goto Mrs.Sue O'Sullivan, of the School Committee, for lending a video entitled \u201cStreetproofing\u201d, which teaches youngsters how to react when approached by strangers.It provides students with the skills to avoid situations which could lead to danger, suggesting that parents and children establish a code word to be used if somebody has to pick up your child and you have not had a chance to let them know in advance.As part of Grade One and Two language arts and social studies, a teddy bear named Julie went out on an adventure.Julie Bear left HES in November for Pennsylvania with Mrs.DeShaw, andreturned to HES recently along with lots of stories and news.Two performances of the Christmas Concert were held December 16 at | p.m.and 7:30 p.m.The children did a great job, and thanks go to all who helped, especially the mothers who sewed: Cheryl Hubert, Holly McArthur, Lisa Beauchamp.This year there were four short musical plays: \u201cSanta\u2019s Workshop\u201d, \u201cA Teddy Bear Christmas\u201d, \u201cSuper Claus\u201d and \u201cThe Night the Reindeer Rocked\u201d.The annual Turkey Dinner was held December 20 with the help of many volunteers and cook, Mrs.Leslie Beauchamp.Thanks to Mrs.Fran Stonehouse, a fireplace appeared inthemainhall, beside Santa\u2019s mailbox, making the school look homey and adding a holiday touch.Congratulations to former HES students whose names are on the Honor Roll at CVR.Special awards at HES for students of the month in November were: Taryn Pitre, Ryan Bulmer, Kelsey Craig, Michael Poirier, Philip Holzgang, Jake Whyte, Melissa Betournay, Sean Cartwright, Kristin Murphy, Jeffrey Brown, Jason Stacey, Karolina Jadah, and Edwin Giving the gift With 157 pints donated, the December 13 Optimist-organized Blood Donor Clinic in Ormstown, had the highest donor turnout for a December collection.About 10 people became first-time donors.Pictured are Ken Rember, a 30-time donor, and Sharon Rember, with their children Simon and Sara watching the whole procedure.(Photo: V.F) EVERYTHING YOU WANT @ISALI$RIGHT HERE@D The all new 1995 Sunfire is here! up to 26% oft Don\u2019t miss itl Come and see it | and Employees rnd pein ear / ou all THE GLEANER \u2014 DECEMBER 21, 1594 \u2014 THE MANAGEMENT & a \u20ac EMPLOYEES 0 Germann In October Grade 3 students wrote to Prime Minister Jean Chretien about environmental a Jue! Ke _® PHAR 2) NV We Best os 0S matters.Students were Ve he S L thrilled to receive an A answer from him.The \u2018 es; rainforest and 4 conservation are year- i, long topics for Mrs.M Nutcracker at CVR.Congratulations to R 's Grade 3, LA which is collecting COM and see our Laura Secord \u201cIoonies\u201d in order to chocolats selection adopt an acre oO rainforest which costs Win 1 one of 2 packages of 0 $25 a year, through the Laura Secord chocolats worth 35$ World Wildlife Fund of on December 24 and 31 1994.Canada.On Monday, Details at pharmacy December 5, staff and qe students enjoyed a Qu Q \\ performance of the .Vote ballerinas Melissa | PHARMACIST Alexi Whyte and Alexis 30 Bridge, Ormstown, Qué.829.2351 + 829.3891 Until January, all of Business hours as usual usat HES wisheveryone except Dec.26, 10 to 3 pm, Jan.2, 95 - closed a very merry Christmas and a healthy and prosperous New Year.Audi ey Gillies i ROYAL LEPAGE ga INN .! CHARTERED REAL ESTATE BROKER Aim Higher.MARILYN C.PARTRIDGE fri 264-4798 15 KING, HUNTINGDON EE EE EE EN EIS ET TES RRR SEE ; : At this time of year, to all of you whose friendship I i value so much, I extend my most sincere greetings for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.Mr, Clinton Day Mrs.Caroline Longtin Mr.Frangois Gauvin Mrs.Alice Hébert Mr.& Mrs.Clifford Moore Mrs.Michèle Lebeuf Mrs.France Daoust Mrs.Anne McDougall Mr.David Wright Marth Realties Ltd Mr.& Mrs.Alexander Wilson Mr.Donald Wilkinson Mrs.Deborah Wittet The Royal Trust Company Dr.Marian Kelen Mrs.Helen Taylor Mrs.Sheila Provost Mrs.Edith Vine Mr.& Mrs.Ralston McArthur Mr.Joseph Roberts Mr.François Gauvin Ce Mr.Terrance Shaw Mrs.Lois Derners Mrs.Cléo Dominique Mr.& Mrs.Edgar Middlemiss Mr.& Mrs.Victor Boyle Mr.Guest Brook Mrs.Darlene Blouin Mrs.Noëlla Déniel Mrs.Majorie Finlayson Mr.& Mrs.Eamonn Gergely Mr.René Hurteau 4 Mrs.Gabrielle Bessette i# Mr.Paul Beauvais 3 Mrs.Deborah Henderson 3 Mr.& Mrs.William Boddy Mr.& Mrs.Michael Butterfield Centre Hospitalier County Hunt'don Guy Deschénes, directeur générale Mr.& Mrs.Stewart Ferguson Mr.François Guérin M Mrs.Eva Vaillancourt @ Mr.& Mrs.Christopher Hotton @ Mr.Jean Langevin à Mrs.Marie-Claire Bernard Mrs.Johanne Lefebvre Mr.Gerald McGaraughty Mrs.Ann Louise Emanuel & Mrs.Lois McCallum M Mr.Gary Richer 4 Mrs.Phanny Chhun & Mr.Douglas Field 8 Mr.William Hastings id Mrs.Alison Mcintosh Mr.Guy Lachance Mrs.Irène Lachance Mr.Charies Lazure Mrs.Monique Julien Mr.Sylvain Pouliot Mrs.Johanne Girouard Mrs.Donna Stevens Mr.& Mrs.George Wilson GODMANCHESTER: located on_hi wnd [spacious Dedmor gejof the Chateau iver.bungalow, pu &) lit]Chateauguay Rive built with st: 42 s of family kita te] 3-4 bez Or ious ne f 48 rooms [wi tige\".Le, er loving care.WORE; nd LaMe barn.$49,000 200'y®ar old iy pine Attached 3 ORMSTO 2 FRANKLIN CENTRE:|HUNTINGDON: 3-4 HUNTINGDON: HUNTINGDON: ideal arpents.Small barn.Al51 acres, spacious 3|bdrm bung.with lovely|Retired?Why __not|family home 4 ont lace 1, ho bdrm aks en 0 yay?ho kitche hero or kit.#4 AK Cupboards, 2-3 bet ooms, hardwood fioors.Asking 70,0008 S» 65,000$ 3|HUNTINGDON: Senior|HUNTINGDON: \u2018Weil GODMANCHESTER: ORMSTOWN: Ideal for|STE-BARBE: 421 Citizens regidance, |built bungalow, oung familvt 3|CHEMIN DE L'ÉGI, ISE.centrally 12 |spacious \u20ac 5, room 2 eyJCAUSE TP \"AT.#lroom 2 ms.20 .+9\u201d Cottac 19D 2 e - | » Maison 50 r .Nouvelle C e 1990, 57,000$.pe HINCHINBROOKE: AJHUNTINGDON: Centrally| HUNTINGDON: Just on ORMSTOWN: From the front Older farmhouse well|dream house with 3|located with special view|the market.3 becroomidoor your own prive view of the Much HUNTINGDON: Well built ORMSTOWN: Large a HUNTINGDON ORMST! VILLAGE: One of the]location close to the centre of|loved home.Original 2 storey cottage _with|bedroom brick, sJoldest 4 the Jtown.Architectuzl; of 77681 to Love en) ork.lovely living 50 ith hardwood vely ue Ca que.overlook th de Aver, ey ning] fireplac 9 edjnew car A que 2 te jodie ul living |r Qn di @ rms onlog .eo Circa 1830! roo Ny brick fireplace, | Sa 4 bdrms.nay 2 upstairs, e and see.hardWtd floors Jarouphtoout Gärge.Only $74,000.[$6SVOD.eh new kitchen, hedjconsider this «9 ve separate dinj \u201c£3 base ilyl2 beg \u201cLu : 0m on rport.28 La Dk Brcase, Asking , Be) rooms, 2 car tag rare b - 53405 VLEANER \u2014 VELENVIDEN 61, 17940 Commuters soon can pick up downtown bus at Ste-Martine Police Greener Expectations helps The Greener A refreshment table Learning experiences, make Xmas merry in packing Christmas Basket Foundation and re orts Expectations youth atGrove Hall December includedatrip to Ottawa baskets at CVR High to ADDS.(a total of BeginninginJanuary, msg p project workers have 3helpedraisemoneyfor 10 visit the Science and School.The group was $778), thankstoall those Haut-St-Laurent \u201cd; A hockey team been workingonseveral Christmas baskets.Technology Centre.On proudtomake donations people who supported commuters will once playing at the Ste- different projects in the In addition, an Open Friday, Dec.9, members from fundraising events the Grove Hall auctions again be able tohoponto Martine Arena on Office.House for the public is went to Highfield Farm to the CVR Christmas stand.a bus and end up in Friday, Dec.16, hadto At CVR on planned for the end of in Covey Hill to leam downtown Montreal, go home in their November 24 the Bp January.about hycroponics, Se > i erent soi providing they on 8e uniforms when Jhey Environment Club to Another indoor ofherbs,andwereshown easorn s Mercier.trousers had beenstolen.plan a youth project is to construct how the growingprocess Gr ° Police believe the \u20acnvironmentconference picnictablesforthepark works.reeunge Intermunicipal thief stuffed the pants \" February.on Highway 138.At a car recycling from Transport Service (CIT) containing the men\u2019s ¥ depot in St-Urbain, president Gerald wallets, cash, credit cards workers saw how cars VIDEO BEK Brisebois says Les 4: and personal LD.into a were dismantled and Autobus Dufresne Inc.Intermunicipal Transport Committee (CIT) goalie\u2019s bag and slipped placed in sections to be 142 Chateauguay, will provide the president Gerald Brisebois (left), Ste-Martine out undetected.reused.Huntingdon additional bus serviceto mayor Francois Candau (right).Anyone with Some of the group Tel.: 264-6710 members were involved downtown Montreal on Haut-St-Laurent ride to the downtown information about this atrial basis for one year.commuterstotransferto destination near Place robbery is asked to call ah Any operating deficit downtown Montreal, Bonaventure on La the Ste-Martine SQ at .will be covered by Ste- Brisebois added.Gauchetière St.The trip 427-2012 or 825-2705.Sealond Greelingd Martine and Mercier, the Dufresne recently from Ste-Martine to Fire two points of departure.took Brisebois, CIT downtown takes about Afirebelievedtohave = i with Warm new service starts secretary Francine Créte, one hour.started in the electrical .S January 3.Ste-Martine mayor The present-day wiring heavily damaged Helpin oth ers and Sheery Thought se Should the new François Candau and regular bus service Honora Legros\u2019s house, g to You and Yours: downtown morning councillor Serge taking riders from located on Rang 4 in C I .serviceprove financially Paquette, Merciermayor Huntingdon down Rte.Godmanchester.Elzayed, André Gariepy, omy Barringion Douglas, Heather v ; ; : .a À rom e pro- able, Mercier would Alain Desjardins and 138 into Angrignon Police reported ceeds of several fundraisers to La Bouffe and Rob Kyle plan to build a terminal later in 1995, allowing councillor Jacques Lambert on a advance Metro remains in effect.Noticket price increases are anticipated.damages at $40,000 from the December 15 morning blaze.Greener Expectations members (l-r) Steve Additionnelle\u2019s Gisèle Roy (front right), for the Christmas Basket project.(Photo: V.F)) AI ATS CH NL S ch O ol b O a r d S h OW S Anyone wishing Accidents ress sms more information about Two motorists J { | f 1 993 4 Autobus Dufresne\u2019s flipped over in the ditch 1 AR De , .\\ su rp us or -9 operating schedule,may after they lost control of { : ke Season 5 Greetings ) ThouehthePro \u2018 licv of cost.Callitstoll-freenumber, their vehicles on an icy î oC .= Schools Bonny Te ae plus $110.000in 1-800-363-5338;0r264- patchonRte, 203inTrès- } ¢ to all my friends, y iy 00 oard of Cuttingplus$110,000m 54jj and ask for St-Sacrement last g SAISONS .5 ateauguay Valleyhad government aid Francine Crête.(V.F.) Sunday night, Dec.18.* v relatives, and A Geran in corona st Somes HOD hel ristmas * { qin family ; icit in excess of some wortho \u2019 R a $300, 000 for its last damagestotheelectrical .May your holidays be bright, beautiful and May the blessings 3 NE 4 financial year, it systems in various Huntingdon Agricultural Society oo wi Bountiel We thank you for your patronage.of he Chics D - Reta Curran 1 managed to tum things schools especially H.S.It ; LA MAISON DES VIANDES season be yours i SR afound to the tune of a Billing High School in AN N U AL MEETI NG É: URGEL LEBLANC, PROP.NICOLE GAUTHIER surplus of about Chateauguay.141 CHATEAUGUAY CATHY HARPER $250,000.The school board HUNTINGDON : operates on an annual Thursday, Jan.19, 1995 TEL.: 264-3161 2 CHURCH * \u201cUnfortunately, this budget of some $26 8 p.m.ORMSTOWN good news is probably million, Fitzpatrick said.HUNTINGDON TOWN HALL Ca LA RESIDENCE only temporary, given The financial 16 Prince St., Huntingdon EPP S ORMSTOWN ENR that government statement for the period Use rear entrance 088 HOME FOR SENIOR ' cutbacks are expected to To 1993 to June 0 Everyone Welcome A Merry CITIZENS wish you the best in the continue again this year was passed at the .- ! across the province and December 12 school .Christmas and TEL: 823-2261 new year! we will be affected like board meeting, which CORRE & Âdé di Happy New Year\u201d B cLoseo ps > eyeryone else,\u201d said alsonamedmembersof sracnate = ; A Le to all our friends M CLosED JAN.IZ BAON JAN SAT 100 de BCV director-general various committeesand @ SFASONS em M a Very WV and relatives 3 ith Fitzpatrick.passed some procedural @ ® 4 Merry Christmas = B ;He attributed the changes to its Rules of 3 GREETINGS; : and a Happy New En urry, Jim 3 = = Year toallmy \u2014.|.® TE : $ Joni pindoand | Dick, Joanne e MeGerrigle e from e neighb A ; ; hd NS 3 106 # ighbours.s Norris and Lila § #& From ® Rowe e 2 to all family and : 1 Raymond Mr.André Chenail MNA for ® friends : 4 Hadley Beauharnois-Huntingdon aad C .* ounty extends his BEST WISHES for a MERRY H.PRIMEAU INC.Best est Wishes CHRISTMAS and HAPPY -\u2014 py \u2014 a ep bn eT to all our - NEW YEAR to the people of customers May the coms rd year be full of 3 Beauharnois-Huntingdon .: L\u2019 - ANDRE CHENAIL County Member of the National A bi mans.Hermine ry \"Ctique st the agriculture.\" 46 ELLICE ST., BEAUHARNOIS ° HEATING SUGAR SHANTY REAKFAS] insurance and market board TEL.: 1-800-363-5188 » 429-4695 IL BURNERS \u201cFOR THE PEOPLE WHO KNOW\" CLAUDE CAZA, PROP.MONIQUE GALIPEAU CAZA, PROP.NORMAND PRIMEAU, PROP.143 CHATEAUGUAY, HUNTINGDON Tel.: 826-3358 - 826-3025: 212 Rg.St-Charles - St.Chrysostome rr + ps hé hes : Atés VOYAGE DU SUROIT Johanne Bougie, Manon E.Montpetit, ~ pil = TEL.: 264-5421 1 Councillors a inde a 4 Best Wishes at All ond ott AA = - on ; R à Ltor: ) x Pw i honored Ho JIU sat, # a - Two Hemmingford Village councillors have \u2018been honored during the past year or so for 25 jyears of service to the municipality.Edwin _ Hélène Champagne, 2 \u2018Keddy (right) received his plaque at the 1993 Nicole Toulouse olicoeur, Ze Quebec City convention of mayors.He was first assis: Jean-Marie Lepage, elected to council in January 1996.Robert Gaétan Leblanc GAS and WELDING SUPPLIES SPECIALTY: MIG - TIG - PLASMA 520 Ch.Larocque, Valleyfield « 371-1444 40 Hébert, Ste-Martine + 427-2337 Watts Line (Toll Free) 1-800-363-5341 seated: Mona Dumouchel, Jean Marcel Tessier, Serge Thiboutot \u201cPetch (left), who was elected to council in May .1969, was presented with his plaque at this + year\u2019s event, held in Montreal.During their 50 » years of combined tenure, neither has ever been , : .+ «+ opposed in a municipal election (held every two .years), indicating that Hemmingford residents * have been pleased with the job they have done.1 (FE) rry Christmas } 253 * Happy New Year Municipality of Hinchinbrooke Mayor: Donald Frier 28 Champlain, Valleyfield 373-3555 Councillors: M rn | Ormstown Morgan Arthur Ellen Bulow ered \" : by Jean McEwen » 829-2704 Lawrence Bergevin Walter Chubry vi wo oes + Season\u2019s Greetings a very Merry Christmas Alex Wilson Normand Créte 0°.stm as Depuis 1 1020 « Maylwisheveryone and a Happy New Year.Secretary Treasurer: Kevin Neal.or iché é EE Le , pi ° , M 20 ° ° :® Ne Ly A à 5) ° ~ DRY CLEANERS AND LAUNDRY SERVICES INC.y EN - = LE 270 Larocque Rd.Êt MH dh : op Valleyfield Ad 1 vo ZS ° du 373-2855 er \\ ; - GB.\u201d~ TE A pan - > ; Yves and his staff \u20ac als The board of directors and hes f YL 1 the staff of the Corporation their best wis bY de Développement ee \u2018> économique du Haut SEASON'S GREETINGS |, Sttaurent état baies + Gy , peaple prosper ©.ii TO ALL! oh in their enterprises.LAURENT LAVIGNE MP BEAUHARNOIS SALABERRY PICK-UP COUNTERS: - EPICERIE FOURNIER & FILS INC.CORNER BOUCHETTE and WELLINGTON, HUNTINGDON - RÊVE FLEUR! ENR.8 CHURCH, ORMSTOWN oi A AN X I 9 on ° Ce J .0 = Lee 7 © \"1 ie LY 4 KEE IB] AMEUBLEMENT MACHABEE 763 route 209 St-Chrysostome 826-3583 LIVRAISON GRATUITES Dane un rayon de 70 km Yves Derepentigny | proprietor j A PRE FRAY RSE TRY Th TRIER G5 a5 GEER T2% THIEF a GF SSR a CLASSIFIED ADS DEADLINE: BEFORE 11:30 A.M.MONDAY ELECTRIC STOVE $250., fridge and stove combined, ideal for apartment, $100.Tel.: 264-9460 after 6 p.m.(06) DRY FIREWOOD for sale, maple and beech.Tel.: 829-3011.(B) SUZUKI FORSAT GA, \u201888, 170,000 km, 4 tires, 4 season, plus 4 winter tires.Color blue, $1000.Daniel Tel.: (B) 264-5209.264-2679 * RESIDENTIAL + RENOVATION NEW CONSTRUCTION, ANY TYPE OF RENOVATION WESTINGHOUSE REFRIGERATOR $200; 1 pair of new LT 245/75R16 Motomaster mud-snow tires $300.; 1 full size Panasonic microwave $200., 1 Yamaha seldom used guitar $300.Tel.: 247- 2657, (leave message).(Y-1) NEW KITCHEN sets for sale, at liquidation price.Tel.264-3788.(Y- 1) e TELAFHONE= e | SBIR NIX J e Hurtcau GENERAL CONTRACTOR 7800 RIDGE RD., STE-AGNES de DUNDEE.Qc SLAUGHTERING SERVICE ME \\ WHOLESALE AND RETAIL BOUCHERIE VIAU INC, SPECIALTIES » MEAT FOR FREEZER * OLDTIME SMOKED HAM TEL.: 247-2130 COVEY HILL RD,, HEMMINGFORD La Commission Scolaire de Shuntingdon PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the offices of the Huntingdon School Board will be closed for the Christmas Holidays from Friday, December 23, 1994 until Monday, January 9, 1995 inclusively.Jean Beauchamp Director General UN A VILLE DE NN HUNTINGDON y HUNTINGDON PUBLIC NOTICE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Public notice is hereby given by the undersigned secretary-treasurer that the Huntingdon municipal offices will be closed from Friday, December 23, 1994 at 12 (noon) to reopen Tuesday, January 3, 1995.Our regular schedule will be in effect from January 3, 1995.Given at Huntingdon, December 1994.this 8th day of Diane Taillon Secetary-treasurer SIMMONS SUPER Omega type B enlarger with table and accessories.(Nice Christmas gift).Tel.: 829-2005.(Y- 1) 1 MILLION dollars of building materials to liquidate and we pay the 7% of GST* 2x3x8: 99, 2x4x8: 1.55, 2x6x8: 2.29, 2x4x12: 2.49, 2x6x12: 3.71, 2x8x12: 4.99, 2x10x12: 8.59, aspenite 7/16: 11.49, 5/8: 14.99, plywood 3/8: 13.99, 1/2: 16.99, 5/8: 21.99, shingles manoir 20 years: 4.99, isolofoam SM 1\u201d: 4.49, 2\u201d: 9.19 *On 1,000$ and more per purchasing.Matériaux Lachute 514-562-8501.(Y-1) AT LOW price and we pay the 7% of GST* Ceramic tile 12x12: 1.07, marble: 1.37, hardwood flooring, oak, maple, birch pre- sand: 1.37, pre-var- nished: 2.99, oak parquet: 1.19, melamine 1/2: 10.95, 5/8: 14.95, shelving 1x5: 2.99, 12\u201d: 4.67, 16\u201d: 6.49, choice of 12 colors in store, vinyl tile: .29, cushion floor: 4.49, carpet: 3.99, masonite door: 11.99, colonial: 17.95, steel: 32.95, pannelling: 4.95, ceiling tile: 1.57.*On 1,000$ and more per purchasing.Matériaux Lachute 514-562-8501.(Y-1) ORMSTOWN, 4-1/2, comfortable very clean, quiet sector.Available immediately.98 Isabelle.Tel.: 827-2113 eve.(11) JANITOR SERVICE for homes, experienced, good rates.Tel.: 264- 2849.(Y-1) TREE SERVICE experience in felling, trimming and pruning.Totally equipped, fully insured.Free estimate.Tel.: 264-4522 or 264- 0254.(03) INSPECTION - INSTALLATION - REPAIR - CLEANING MARCEL LAFLEUR Tel.: 264-0265 1-(800)-3:1-0265 Saint-Anicet ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to drink and can \u2026 that is your business; if you want to stop and can't that's our business.For information and meetings in the area, Montreal 376-9230 THE PAST YEAR ! COME AND REGISTER IN OUR CHRISTMAS DRAW THANK YOU FOR YOUR ENCOURAGEMENT DURING happy ER MR D.N.RACINE INC.2899, Chemin de la rivière Athelstan.Qué.204 8423 New Year OLD WOODEN butter boxes in clean, unpainted condition will pay $5.00 each.Also looking for any other wooden boxes with advertising i.e.Dynamite, Tee Boxes, etc.Call collect.(613) 674-2349.(Y-1) ANTIQUES OF all kinds, furniture, dishes, lamps, bells, clocks, sleighs, buggies, toys.Complete or partial estates or households, also collections.Robert Thompson, Box 214, Hemmingford.Tel: 514-247-2557.(21) es BLACK LABRADOR dog, 9 months old, child\u2019s pet, answers to the name of Cheyenne.Powerscourt area, since Friday night.Tel.: 264- GENTLE THOROUGHBRED, 17 hands, pleasure to ride, looking for experienced riders to share rent.Tel.: 691-2690.(Y- 1) CHRISTMAS A TREES \u201d SCOTCH PINE, moved from Dan Darragh\u2019s place, 146 Fairview, to John Darragh\u2019s 781 Rte 138 East, Huntingdon.Tel.: 264- 2900.(Y-1) CHRISTMAS TREES.New address, 1438 Rte 202, Réal Desgroseilliers.The place where quality is unequaled at the best price.It will be our pleasure to greet you.Open every day from 9 am.to 9 p.m., except 5682.(Y-1) on Tuesday and [™ ii gig \u201cLUCKY HARVEST\u201d is offering introduction to sleigh riding for parents and children dur- ULTRA SMALL 18\u201d Digital Satellite Dish/system.(HBO / ing the Christmas vaca- Cinamax / CNN etc.tion by appointment VC II plus modules).only.Tel: 264-2365.Tel: 1-514-333-8839, (Y-1) 1-613-931-3111.(B) /X mis 4 te 7 EXPRESS DONT GET BORED ON YOUR HOLIDAY COME SKI A REAL MOUNTAINI! Where: Jay Peak, Vermont When: Wednesday, December 28, 1994 Cost $45.00 Cdn Includes: Deluxe return coach, all day lift and tram ticket Departure Points: Huntingdon Chateau 6:30 Ormstown IGA 6:45 Georgetown Church (Howick) 7:00 Information & Reservations: Brad or Wes Beauchamp 264-2809 (leave message and #) Note: A subsequent trip is also being planned for the following week to Smuggler\u2019s Notch, Vermont.LC MAPLE SYRUP \u2014 PRODUCERS INFORMATION DAY January 14, 1995 at 10 a.m.sharp Alexandria Legion Hall, Elgin Street East The day's program is linked up with the New York State Satellite system Pre-registration deadline by January 6 a must Pre-registration charge for non members $5.00 Hot lunch - $8.50 per person Contact Duncan MacArthur 613-347-3472 CONSTRUCTION JEAN LATREILLE INC.264-3245 - HUNTINGDON + GENERAL CONTRACTOR - + RESIDENTIAL + COMMERCIAL « » RENOVATION « CEMENT PRODUCTS « LAND AVAILABLE WITH CONSTRUCTION Frucronc @ LEWIS MURPHYE ren ENR.GL BRR) RLS YOU BETTER 1 OFFER my services to do general cleaning for stores or offices.Special rates for seniors to vacuum or do light housecleaning.Also, 1 wash walls and ceilings and clean up after renovations for homes and commercial establishments.For information call: David Johnson.Tel.: 264-3114.(B) ROOM AVAILABLE for mobile senior.Résidence Ormstown.Tel.: 829-2261.(09) NEW RESIDENCE for the elderly.Temporary or permanent basis.Howick area.Heidi Pitcher.Tel.: 825-0138.(Y-1) VHE GLEANEK \u2014 DECEMBER 21, 1994 \u20147 Parole.not be signed, should be forwarded through the MRC du Haut-St- Laurent, 23 King St, Box 1600, Huntingdon, JOS 1H0.Letters may also be delivered in person at the office until Thursday, Dec.22.(The office is closed from December 23 until January 2.) \u201cA three-line dated lettertothe Parole Board, saying something like, \u2018I am opposed to Raymond Steele\u2019s release; 1 am a resident of | whatever municipality]\" is fine.The letter needn't be signed,\u201d Patenaude said.\u201c1 guarantee the file will reach Correctional Services in time,\u201d he added To Earlier this week, Montreal television and CGA sFINANCIAL wa 3e 3 ve ER sr Wy LS +5 Gham STATEMENT + ESTATE PLANNING « INCOME TAX REPORT 264-6907 107 LAKE, HUNTINGDON R.ALEXANDER ROSS Chartered Accountant 692 ROUTE 219, HEMMINGFORD, QC 247-3223 HENRI LEMYRE 800 NOTRE DAME ST-REMI, QUÉ.JOL 2L0 Tel.: 454-4687 HEMMINGFORD OFFICE TOWN HALL FRONTIERE ST.#, THURSDAY ONLY 2:30 TO 9:00 PM.TEL.: 247-3310 PIERRE L.CARON NOTARY 565 BARR ST.Hemmingford Tél: 247-2847 Montreal (Collect) TEL.: 844-7755 Saturdays in Hemmingford DA.NATHALIE CYR od.OPTOMETRISTE EE EXAMINATIONS 4C Bouchette Huntingdon 264-3020 264-5478 IMMEUBLES > cKINNON REALTIES (CANADA) INC.CONRAD PRIEST, FR 1.BROKER 447 FRONTIERE TEL.; 47-2704 HEMMINGFORD Sonia Moniqui ATTORNEY 5, Tol: (514) 3714320 Tel: (514) 371-4329 Fax: (514) 371-0177 ize finnie homenpath 52 BRIDGE, ORMSTOWN Tel.: 829-2352 Me Hélène Langis Criminal lawyer Legal aid adherent 151 Salaberry, Suite 20, Valleytield - Tél.: 371-6066 Tétéceptour: 371-5130 ARIANE TRAVEL ARIANE, JENNIFER QUEBEC PERMIT HOLDER IRL PILON.MENARD & PILON NOTARIES CLAUDE PILON CLAUDE MENARD DOLORES PILON 62 Chateauguay St.Huntingdon 264-5336 Assignees of the record of Roger Fortier HOWICK OFFICE (Town Hall) Every Thursday p.m.Other days by appointment Lecompte, Boisvenue Daoust et Associés Chartered Accountants 57 Victoria, Valleyfield Québec, J6T 1A1 Tél.: (514)373-9993 1-800-363-5392 PAGÉ & HARVEY OPTICIANS 4 C BOUCHETTE HUNTINGDON 264-3020 + 264-5478 Pierre Meilleur A Land Surveyor Tel.: 264-3090 31 York St.Huntingdon NOTARY TEL.: 264-5382 29 KING ST.HUNTINGDON RENE DULUDE FORESTRY ENGINEER 1287 GORE ROAD HUNTINGDON TEL.: 264-6137 MAR-KEN 1991 MARION BOULTON Accounting services P.O.Box 951 Huntingdon 10 DUMAS Ch fbrod Accountant ; age, Ormstown el.: 829-3466 ; DIETITIAN COUNSELLOR NANCY SAUNDERS | 57 du Marciié, Valleytieid Tuesday, Wednosday, Friday Tel: 377-1164 Aa) Orin STEVEN A.LATULIPEL Fleal Estate Agent Bur: 514-264-0101 Res: 514-264-3906 Fox: 514-264-2109 Your Meal Estate Professions] Halst Neaties Inc.Broker DR.ANDRE BESNER OPTOMETRIST EYE CHECK UP GLASSES BUSINESS HOURS WEDNESDAY 10:00 A.10 8:00 PM.THURSDAY: 9 AM.to 5:00 P.M.9 CHURCH ST.BY APPOINTMENT TEL.: 264-3705, 373-7224 TO RENT TEL: 264-5364 SYLVIE DUQUETTE COMPLETE PIANO SERVICE N BO smc gms = E TUNING, REPAIRS 829-3517 RECONDITIONED PIANOS FOR SALE from page 1 radio stations aired interviews with Patenaude and others concerning the hearing.No news Patenaude also learned from the MRC's attorney that Correctional Services\u2019 won't publicize the date of Steele's hearing before the Parole Board, nor will the MRC be informed should Steele \u2018be released from prison.Steele was convicted in 1985 in the slaying of - Linda Quinn, a local teenage girl.Based on a technicality, his murder conviction was changed to manslaughter following a 1991 retrial.Two weeks ago, Patenaude announced that the special meeting had been scheduled for December 19 at the MRC office in Huntingdon.A lawyer would have represented the public and interested people had the choice to make their own statement or do it by Proxy.Only five letters were received, far fewer than the minimum of 20 needed to bring correctional service representatives to Huntingdon yy HUNTINGDON LEGION NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCE Country Rock Band \u201cFlashback\u201d featuring \u201cElaine\u201d Midnight Buffet Time: 8:00 p.m.- 2:00 a.m.Cost: $12.00 p.p.\u201cOperation Nez Rouge\u201d Limited number of tickets for sale.264-4711 for reservations GE», RESERVE \u201cSatellite Conference Cornell University Maple Production School in collaboration with the Quebec Farmers\u2019 Association Saturday, January 14, 1995 Bistro d'Ormstown, 1575 Rte 201 10:00 a.m.- For more information QFA Farm Management Hotline 1-800-363-7869 \u201cMICHEL GUINDON OPTICIAN OPEN DURING THE HOLIDAYS EXCEPT the day after Christmas, December 26 and 4 the day after New Year's day, January 2 jou Happy Holidays! ¢ 163 Châteauguay, Huntingdon Tel.: 264-9532 3:00 p.m.DE TY Lr Fr ES JOS 1HO Paintings by John Ryan Commissons in oil or pen and ink * Portraits + Landscapes ¢ Animals can work from photos STUDIO JOHN RYAN 3340 RIDGE RD.HUNTINGDON, QUEBEC 514-264-2231 baba \u2018 8\u2014 \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 > \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 of FI ot o g lo : \u201cEnjoy a Pub Style Atmosphere\u201d | WF SAI oN TAP THE GLEANER \u2014 DECEMBER 21, 1994 ape OÙ Da, FRIDAY, DEC.23 Wed., Thurs., & Fri.4 p.m.ti closing Sat.& Sun.p.m.i CHRISTMAS A more PARTY ; thoughtful gift.MUSIC BY : \u201cSUE PROSSER For only $285 you can give a B AND\u201d Guardian of the Ramforest certificate to someone you Jove, and help protect an acre of precious tropucal ramforest.Call FL B00-26- PANDA § pon 11, Wold Wildite F und Ca nada WWF EX 45 DALHOUSIE Ÿ \u201cNEW YEAR'S EVE\u201d $ HOWICK TEL.: 825-2837 0 .NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY MUSIC BY LANDSHARKS AT MIDNIGHT: ** Beautiful hats and homs.**Shower of balloons with lots of prizes inside ** Hot and cold lunch ** For $1.00 you can participate in 2 jackpots of $100 each.**NO COVER CHARGE TEL.: 825-2837 en 12 ge Coach hPu yy $ (Shrimp & Striploin Steak) 3 PEAU 4 710177 CE P a < de FN = Seasons Grectings 4 CR ane Sma CT ERIS SOE RRA D & Si 4 Christmas Me table d'Hôte Plate de cam verge ah entons Saad Palons .Lneutils voriths (fresh bords Levrranne colle tech Fresh color salud ¢ lef, 0 fe ge Rerlhecl tarte y coibhe gree pe seeeece 15.97 Loeb: A rochelle \u201cUgo mars eo\" 17,95 Ae wf HHedderllions will maitirooms 1 SIT .Jecmpies ronthe lobister sauce 21 195 .Seafood Christmas delight 24.95 Éderistones lag EL ¢ ofee, leer or Crnfotsre \u201d Good rofipretile Au cotn du feu New Year's Eve dinner The table d'hôte ¢ cedoflome \u2019 Sofie Conscmné./ ( Lerque .Swerils prarid rig er for cerberber me Creek dre Luck mery red ¢ reforee fre , Somedeodd saboron or lrerut \u2019 Fyouch serterel + Gwilbeat Fil iteute maitre of Met / LINT Salmon rond with lock seance 21 240 ilot maguon wrth void cot sno mets res.ore p / Lamb mudhaitéons andhe rertirhole.READY NA .\u2018 - Liat! seallofs ob.he vélos 2695 .HN Jacques Jerry tll Mebister ire 28.95 « 7?Neamprees steffi ntl hort; qerequentens 3005 Drso\u2026 Happy New Year GR 514, BORD DU LAC STE@BARBE; 3'7 3-37.99 2145 ES * PRE EIRE A 5 SE ATT x ee LA ET ST ue Restaurant À Bar à Motel + Banquets EEE ER DA IEEE A LE TUE EE EE 53 SAT./SUN.le Ry ee HUNTINGDON 2 Le Pub des Long Rapids FRIDAY-SATURDAY, DEC.30 & 31 music sv: \u201cDOUBLE EXPOSURE\u201d Gome to our Juper New Years Eve Party TEL.: 264-4512 \u201cSPECIAL MENU\u201d # \u201cItalian Salad\u201d \u201cCrème tomates\u201d Surf & Turf \u201cPineapple roll\u201d OPEN REGULAR | EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT 5:00 P.M.- 8:30 P.MALL YOU CAN EAT SPAGHETTI & GARLIC BREAD LEW re NEW OWNERS: ROGER LEGER and DIANE CHARBONNEAU ALSO NEW CHEF 33 CHATEAUGUAY HUNTINGDON TEL.: 264-9368 PD 17 MILES FROM BORDER CHATEAUGAY LAKE, MERRILL, N.Y.* TELEPHONE: 518-425-9994 « 425.9955 \"HOLLYWOOD INN BUSINESS HOURS (Except closed from Dec.24 to Dec.27, 1994) vu 2 .We hape you enjoy the Holiday in Every Way.Irene and Severino Oswald and stall meme, 4 The New Auberge Rod & Gun 310 ch.de Planche St.Anicet Tel: 264-5355 Fax: 264-6107 Daily Luncheon Specials Breakfast Sat.& Sun.Tggnog Specials during Holidays Open Tue.thru Fri.from 11: ee a.m.\u201cSat.and Sun.from 8:00 a.m.Quality Food © Friendiy Service Cozy Waterfront Setting Affordable Prices pour Place *;, Steak, Daily Table d\u2019Hote Dec.& Jan.Specials Italian Night Prime Rib % $15.95 Bistro St.François Your Friendly Bar Bar Specials 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.Light meals available - all day long Sorry - Fully BooKed Dec.31 Closed Christmas Day SPECIAL NE ons or FINE WINES, SPIRITS & FOOD DINNER - 4 P.M.TO MIDNIGHT FROM THE SPECIAL BOARD Appetizer ¢ Proscuitto / melon ® Lobster coctail Entrées e Petit filet mignon oscar style * Roast pork tender loin w/ cherry brandy sauce * Veal Saltimbocca Fresh veal, spinach, proscuitto, bordelaise sc.® Fresh Sole Remmaj Sole wrapped in asparagus, swiss cheese topped w/ Hollandaise eSteak-n-Lobster Tail 12 oz Ribey.6 oz Lobster tail e Fresh sword fish steak JOIN US FOR A CELEBRATION START ! 995 IN STYLE Champagne & Party Favors at Midnight New Year's Eve serving from 5 pm FULL MENU Party FEATURING DECEMBER 31 _.PRIMERIB ; FROM 9:30 TO 2:30 .FILLET OF SOLE 3 CL , STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST With \u201cYESTERDAY\u201d Band deci \\ Door prizes 264-6455 Christmas Party Fri 2 Specials all night Re [2p LEVIATHAN A JI ec.\u20260z4Mew Years Eve Party Champagne - door prizes oll night specials EVERY THURSDAY + SATURDAY WE GUARANTEE ee 3 7e EXCHANGE CANADIAN MONEY 7 DAYS A WEEK WEEKLY SPECIALS MONDAYS - 296 RIBEYE Eichler Tuespays - ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT ITALIAN BUFFET WEDNESDAYS - ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SEAFOOD BUFFET THURSDAYS - FREE HAMBURGER OR HOT DOG AGES 10 & UNDER WITH ANY ADULT PURCHASE FriDAYS - SHRIMP DINNER 1.00 WITH PURCHASE OF GRAND BUFFET ALL SPECIALS 4 PM.TO CLOSING FINNEY BLVD., MALONE - 518-483-6691 WYEAR'S EVE tives, Lots of wine & Champagne S ; ® EAST MAIN ST.MALONE, N.Y__ SR RIN cera RR FOR RESERVATION ~ pecials Enjoy our Lakeside Dining \u201cad + Fine cuisine fe own regional spe (All our gre da Country Style ° Business Mee .Family P ares | Rockburn «, by Diane Farquhar - 264-3960 Happy Holidays everyone for their help Thisisthetimeofyear and support during the when 1 take the year, helpingmetoreport opportunity to thank _themanyeventsthattook place i in the area.It is a great pleasure for me to be among the Gleaner correspondents here in the Chateauguay Valley.TEL.: 518-483-3810 Merry Christmas and WED -THURS a Happy New Year to THE § A Christmas Eve CLAUSE Rockburn Presbyterians welcome worshippersto jointhem STREET for a special Candlelight Service Christmas Eve i) P1CHTE R at 7:30 p.m.or M ORISTMAS EVE Birthday OPEN CHRISTMAS NIGHT Rp Brookle 0 Bert ennie wi -years- à AT AN MES young on December 31.: (NO MATINEES) Best wishes to him.New Vear's Eve No cover charge ] Route x, Constable NY.Por tserratins call 518 483-1751 or 483-0446 ; ?[FINE FOOD & BEVERAGES NEW YEAR\u2019S EVE SPECIAL os PRIME RIB AND scaLLor 12 SERVING FROM 5 PM.NEW YEAR'S DAY SERVING 1 from 12 noon until 8:00 pm.4 RELL ID ID FROM KNOTTY PINE RESTAURANT ROUTE 374, CHATEAUGUAY LAKE @ SPECIAL @D HOLIDAY MENU eae NEW YEAR'S EVE @ uo gd erving from#s p.RESERVATIONS NOT NECESSARY BUT GLADLY ACCEPTED CALL (518) 425-3481 or (518) 425-6609 ASA OWNS NSS] (formerly Reflet d'Antan) Now Open eaturing our cialties are natural without addi- ily, locally grown) Dining eting ce _, ERVATION | ES Li 427-3796 pd EET ETT AE es ES "]