The gleaner, 10 juillet 1996, mercredi 10 juillet 1996

[" Lame, Tel.: 264-2323 \\_49 Chateauguay, Huntingdon 5 Huntingdon, Que.Wednesday, JULY 10 th 1996 e 14 pages LEANER ( COVERING NUNTINGDON, ORMSTOWN, HEMMINGFORD, HOWICK, CHATEAUGUAY, FRANKLIN, ST-AMICET, STE-BARBE, VALLEYFIELO AXD SURROUNDINGS 75% TEs of Cioculotions FOUNDED IN 1863 QCNA Audit Buresu AJRQ TEL.: 264-5364 Sen #CNA \\-_ JEAN-PAUL LALIBERTÉ 4 BRIDGE STREET, ORMSTOWN, QUE.~ TEL.: 829-2367 PHARMACIST \u201cLes Galeries d'Ormstown\u201d OPEN7DAYSAWEEK Huntingdon\u2019s Summer Fest on this week Thursday through Saturday this week is Huntingdon\u2019s Merchants\u2019 Festival, when everyone is invited to the community block party, when nail-driving contests, ice cream sundae socials, line-dancing and canoe races are just some of the scheduled attractions.Numerous community groups are in on the act, planning barbecues, dances and softball games to boost the already packed roster, which kicks off Tuesday, July 9 with a super $1,000 jackpot bingo fundraiser at Arthur Pigeon High School.The Gleaner is giving three sets of four tickets to La Ronde and 18 pairs of tickets to Hemmingford\u2019s Park Safari, to be drawn among all participants in the children\u2019s Decorated Bicycle competition during the parade.The tickets are valued at over $950.A town-wide sidewalk sale, art exhibition and country music under the tent in the Metro parking lot will continue for all three days.Schedule The festival gets rolling at 1 p.mon Thursday with the nail-driving contestorganized by the Scouts and Guides.At 6 p.m., Superman parades with the fire truck, decorated bicycles, classic cars and musicians.See FESTIVAL Page 14 \"N.Y, woman, 82, killed on Rte.132 near St-Anicet A 82-year-old Chateaugay, N.Y., woman who has a summer residence in St-Anicet was killed in a car accident around noon on July 3 in St-Anicet.Dead is Genevive Saumier, fol- - lowing a two-car accident on Rte.132, in which a vehicle trying to turn into a driveway cut across in front of her car.The other motorist, a 69-year- old man from St-Anicet, was seriously injured and taken to the hospital for treatment.The Huntingdon Sireté du Québec are investigating the circumstances.Car damaged A car parked in front of the Athelstan community park during the July 1 fireworks received scratches from a bicycle which scraped a door.An electric mirror was broken off the car, resulting in a total of $1,000 in damages.This truck thought twice about attempting to traverse a flooded segment foe of Rte.202 outside Huntingdon Friday morning.It backed up.(Photo: H.T.) Flooding means detours, evacuations in some areas As of today (Wednesday), the Herdman Customs\u2019 Rd.should reopen to traffic, restoring an important link to the United States through the international point of entry, where an estimated 2,000 vehicles daily pass through each day.Since Monday, local Voirie workcrews have been concentrating efforts to repair a 100-meter section of road that washed out and collapsed during a July 4 flash flood which sent rushing torrents down a roadside ditch that has never before flooded with water.The swift current was strong enough to sweep away and drown Gordon Hill, 84, of Verdun, when he tried to flee his summer cottage in Davignon Park.See ROADS Page 3 TEE yng FA 82, | \u201cArchaeologist for a day Véronique Gibeault, 11, (left) a Level 5 student at Ormstown\u2019s Notre- Dame-de-Rosaire School, was the winner of a contest sponsored by the local Optimist Club in which youngsters were asked to describe \u201cThe Job of my Dreams\u201d.After receiving her prize from Ormstown mayor Chrystian Soucy, Véronique enjoyed working on the dig at the Droulers site along with Université de Montréal student Eugéne Morin (right).She was also given a reproduction of an Amerindian pottery bowl.Off to Virginia Huntingdon native Jennifer Grant will play basketball this year with the Radford University squad in Radford VA.She was recruited to the Big South Conference team this spring after playing last season at Waterloo West High School in Waterloo, lowa, where the 6°1\u201d post player averaged 15 points a game.Jennifer, daughter of Richard and Beatrice Grant of Hunter St, is a graduate of CVR in Ormstown.Ormstown to crack down on rowdy bar customers Ormstown\u2019s downtown core was the subject of discussion at the July meeting of the Village Council.It was decided to create a \u201ctriangle\u201d to simplify the traffic situation at the new four-way stop at the Bridge-Roy St.intersection.This will allow the Bridge St.sign to be moved closer to the actual intersection, and will let motorists turning right on Roy St.avoid the stop, while yielding right-of-way as they complete their turn.Officers of the Ste-Martine Sureté du Québec detachment patrolling the Ormstown area will be asked to pay special attention to two local bars, Le Triolet and the Hooch bar, where noise, brawling, vandalism, and drinking on the street have led to numerous complaints from residents, especially at night or other peak times such as holidays.: Meanwhile, the Village plans to lay claims for damages to Stop signs and other municipal equipment in recent incidents of vandalism.The Ste-Martine SQ has been asked to supply a detailed report.Recycling bins Ormstown residents will soon See ORMSTOWN Page 2 Elderly man, visiting teen drown as freak floods swell Valley rivers Judith Taylor THE GLEANER ih the area of Chateaugay N.Y.An elderly man and a teen-aged boy drowned last week as the worst floods in living memory turned the Valley\u2019s normally placid rivers into frightening torrents of muddy water which ripped up pavement, flooded fields, and caused many low-lying roads to be closed.Dead are 84 year-old Gordon Hills, a Verdun resident with a cottage at Davignon Park, and Jim Irving, 17, of Cherry Valley, PE.L., a 4- H Club exchange visitor on an Ormstown area farm.Hills was pushed off his feet by the floodwaters and drowned in the Hinchinbrooke River early Thursday afternoon as he walked along the Herdman Customs Rd.Valley firemen from several departments and local volunteers searched all weekend\u2019 along the Rivière aux Outardes near Orm- stown after a canoe containing Irving and two local boys overturned Friday evening shortly after 8 p.m.The two survivors were Ashley Cameron, 15, and Jody L\u2019Ecuy- er,19, who reported the accident to authorities.Freak rainstorms The floods followed about 30 hours of torrential downpours which began on the evening of Wednesday July 3 and left accumu- latfons of approximately six inches The rainfall was measured at about five inches in the Franklin area, and two inches were recorded at Ormstown, but the heavier amounts which fell upstream in the Chateauguay River watershed system pushed local rivers out of their banks and drove them more than eight feet above normal levels in some areas between late Thursday and Saturday.The first signs of trouble came Thursday afternoon as several Davignon Park residents living near the swimming beach were evacuated when officials feared the dam would give way.Road gave way Gordon Hills, who \u201cloved the water,\u201d according to one local source, left his property to walk along the Customs Road, where, a witness said, he lost his footing and was swept away as a 50-meter section of the road caved in.Rescue workers, including a Sureté du Quebec helicopter and three SQ divers, searched all night for the man, but it was only Friday morning shortly after 7 a.m.that his two sons found the body a few meters from the accident site.Canoe overturns The flooding peaked on Friday, when the three teen-aged boys first ventured out on the flooded Outardes River in a canoe.During that afternoon excursion, the boat overturned and they lost a paddle, returning safely to shore, according to Ormstown fire chief Jim Barring ton, who later co-ordinated rescue efforts.125th Havelock Fair will have period atmosphere Havelock Fair will be celebrating its 125th anniversary in 1996 and many special events are being planned for this September 7.Some of those involved in the Fair are planning to dress up in period costume and the public is being invited to do so as well.The 1996 prize list is now available and a copy can be obtained by contacting the Secretary, Lori Carroll at 826-2193, to become a member or an exhibitor.The exhibitor and entry fee to the grounds will remain at $5 and children under 12 will be free of charge.Gilles Pelletier, well-known local artist, is creating a painting to commemorate this year\u2019s anniversary and there will be a limited number of signed prints to be sold on the grounds.Old-fashioned activities during the day will include a costume parade in the horse ring with period costumes and side-saddle siding; and log-sawing and nail-hammer- ing contests.Special classes in the produce barn will feature prizes for the oldest antique maple-syrup spout; a potted plant in an antique container, and antique apple peeler; and in the baking section, an old-time baked item along with its recipe.In the \u201cunder-18\u201d section there are three classes this year: a \u201cbox of goodies for Grandma\u201d; a nutritious food; and a creative fun food.One important note to keep in mind: there will be limited parking on the ground this year.Only those exhibiting or assisting a handicapped person will be allowed to go in, and they may be asked to move their vehicle afterwards.This is always a great day to relax and see friends or neighbors.Plan to come, participate, or just relax.\u2014 D.Kerr-Sabetta + The trio decided to go out in the canoe again after chores, in search of the lost paddle.None was wearing a life jacket.They launched the canoe from the Larry Tannahill property, and with only a single paddle for control, overturned again.Cameron and L\u2019Ecuyer managed to get ashore on the opposite bank of the river and called Hinch- inbrooke fireman Roy Younie from Shirley Borland\u2019s house.The last See VICTIMS Page 3 Friday morning Hinchinbrooke firemen used a ladder to reach the spot where the body of 84 year-old Gordon Hills was found (to right of area in photo) next to a washed-out section of the Herdman Customs Rd.Hills was swept away by floodwaters on Thursday afternoon after leaving his Davi- gnon Park cottage.(Photo: V.F.) H\u2019don Council sets out rules for citizens\u2019 question period Calm and order prevailed in the July 2 Huntingdon Council meeting, a departure from the past several months when confrontations between the the Citizens\u2019 Committee and the council were common.The Council restored residents\u2019 faith somewhat when it adopted a bylaw spelling out how Question Period will be conducted.The bylaw sets a time limit and defines how questions may be asked and answered, according to the Loi sur les cités et villes (Quebec\u2019s Municipal Code).Question Period wil be held at the beginning of each meeting and people with questions or comments must identify themselves and tell the audience at whom the question is directed.Only one question per subject may be asked.The mayor indicates who is to ask the next question.All inquiries must be made politely without insulting remarks.As well, Question Period will last 35 minutes and each questioner will have five minutes to speak, after which the mayor may cut him or her off.The mayor or a councillor may See TOWN Page 2 In Hemmingford, thoughts turn to August\u2019s \u201cOld Home Week\u201d Hemmingford\u2019s Old Home Week is guaranteed to call home its native sons and daughters who are certainly assured of meeting up with familiar faces of the folks back home.This year, the mid-summer festival runs from Saturday, Aug.10 to Sunday, Aug.18, featuring the traditional community events as well as special activities.The week kicks off with a community card party on August 12, when \u201c500\u201d, \u201c31\u201d, Hearts, Bridge, etc, may be played.Refreshments are included in a small admission fee; for more information call organizer Wayne English at 247-2302.The Old Convent exhibition of artists\u2019 and craftspeople\u2019s work opens August 12, and resumes August 14 through 18, when light lunches are available before the show opens.: August 16 is Children\u2019s Day at the Recreation Centre, when coor- See H\u2019FORD Page 2 ma, \u2014 JHE CLEANER \u2014 JuLy.10 th 19% SUMMER EVENTS \u2014 in the Valley are coming on fast and furious these days; we're hard \"put to keep up with everything, but we\u2019ll give it our best shot.THIS WEEKEND \u2014 Rockburn Presbyterians will join to mark the 140th anniversary of their church with a special Service of Music and Praise on Sunday at .10:30 a.m., followed by a luncheon.2 THE COUNTDOWN \u2014 has begun toward the annual door-to-door membership campaign by the Women\u2019s Auxiliary of the Barrie Memorial Hospital, Ormstown\u2019s Eleanor Finlayson told us 1° this week.Throughout the Valley, canvassers are © getting organized with a view to visiting you soon in search of your support for this body which does so much to keep the Ormstown hospital well-equipped and up-to-date.So greet them kindly when they come.TODAY (WEDNESDAY) \u2014 the Chateauguay Valley Antique Association will - hold its monthly meeting at the home of Judy Maither on Hinchinbrooke\u2019s First Concession, Topping the agenda will be plans for next month\u2019s annual show.Starting time for the meeting is 8 p.m.and the group is always ready to welcome newcomers.IN ORMSTOWN \u2014 country music will fill the air on Saturday July 27, when singes, banjo pickers, fiddlers and other musicians gather to entertain at the Country Music Festival sponsored by Ormstown\u2019s branch 196 of the Royal Canadian Legion.For details see ad elsewhere.ALL-NIGHT SERVICE \u2014 is now offered by the Suroit Crisis Intervention Service, a telephone hot-line which can be reached when other resources are not available to help with a personal or family crisis.Its aim is suicide prevention and counselling for people suddenly caught in an intolerable situation.Support is offered in cases of isolation, violence, breakdown of relationships, or attempted suicide.For information call 371-4090 or 1-800-299- 4090, Monday to Thursday from 8 p.m.to 8 a.m.and weekends from 4 pm.Friday to 8 a.m.Monday (24 hours).Service is available in both English and French.IN HUNTINGDON \u2014 the local Curling Club will hold it annual Steak Barbecue this Saturday July 13, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., under canvas in front of the Regional Arena.There will be steaks and to spare for everyone, organizers say.See ad in last week\u2019s Gleaner for prices.ICE CREAM SUNDAES \u2014 will be featured at the Social at Huntingdon United Church this Friday, July 12, from 1-9 p.m.On the menu will be cake, beverages, ice cream and the toppings of your choice.(See ad elsewhere.) ACTION-PACKED SOFTBALL \u2014 between the \u201cCFCF No-Stars\u201d and volunteers from the Huntingdon area is set for this Saturday, July 13, at the Huntingdon Fairgrounds, beginning at 6 p.m.Billy K from Malone radio station WVNV will be the guest commentator.Everyone is also invited to a dance with music by the country rock group Frozen Shades.Proceeds go to the Huntingdon Community Learning Centre and the Huntingdon Fair Board.(Adults and children are welcome at both events.) Please see ad.THE CEMETERY \u2014 in Athelstan was the target of vandals overnight on June 29-30, when numerous gravestones and markers were pushed over.About 10 of the older stones were broken.Donald Grant headed up a small group of volunteers who\u2019ve heen working to repair the stones and straighten up the graveyard.The committee could use some help, either in the form of manpower or donations to buy supplies.Anyone willing to help out or with information about the incident may call 264-3230.The police were notified.THE JULY 1 PICNIC \u2014 at Greig\u2019s Grove in Caimside was great! Everything from the sunny sky, music by the Ormstown Band, the lunch under the maples, to the cooperation of neighbors and friends in organizing softball games and activities for everyone.The grounds were left free of litter and the equipment remained in good shape for another year, says Keith Greig.Twice as many women as men develop multiple sclerosis.Mulfiple Sclerosis 1:800:268.7582 ; Black tint 2 © 35 inch screen.4 Universal | remote control 4 speakers # audio/vidéo \u201c4 input and output 1499 (Base not included) Guaranteed after sale service Sales, rentals, repairs MARTEL XX.ÉLECTRONIQUE inc.* Panasonic * Technics * Sharp * Mitsubishi « 286 Jacques-Cartier, Valieyfield Tel.: 373-1294 » Fax: 373-7818 4 Digging in Members of Rennie\u2019s United Church welcomed some 600 people to their Strawberry Social on Friday evening June 28.Huge plates of mouthwatering strawberries on home-made biscuits topped with ice cream make a summertime treat that draws the crowds each year.(Photo: D.F) LOCAL PUBLIC BEACHES \u2014 have all received an \u201cexcellent\u201d (A) rating in July 2-4 testing by the Quebec Environment Ministry.Among those with \u201cA\u201ds are Franklin\u2019s Sandy Sun; Franklin's Lac des Pins beaches 2 and 3; St- Anicet\u2019s camp Mont-Immaculée; and St-Anicet\u2019s Parc Baie du Village.For a compete list call 1- 800-561-1616.A NEW BRIDGE \u2014 across the Bean River (Rivière des Fêves) on Rte.138 between Ste- Martine and Ormstown will be constructed in three phases over the summer and fall months.A one-lane bypass bridge carrying weight restrictionswill require heavy trucks to detour 18.9 km via Rtes.205, 132, 236 and Rang 40.The work began July 8 and be completed by October 28, according to Transport Quebec.RAFFLE TICKETS \u2014 for the Huntingdon Agricultural Society Div.\u201cA\u201d fundraiser are now on sale through the directors.Winners\u2019 names for the $1,000 grand-prize and 10 $25 prizes will be drawn August 18 during the Fair.Call Bill Bannon (254-3118), Glen Waller (264-4245), Ian Fearns (264-5388), or Wendy Vallée (264- 457 Wop, STE-MARTINE \u2014 was the first municipal: on ity in the Beauharnois-Salaberry MRC to provide selective collection of recycable material to its population in 1990, This year it recorded the best performance in recycling for a municipality with less than 5,000 residents, making it a winner of a Phoenix Prize, given by Collecte Sélective Québec .Ste-Martine mayor François Candau received the award at a recent ceremony.CORRECTIONS\u2014 Howick 4-H member Jennifer Tolhurst received an Honorable Mention Holstein Champion during the 4-H competition at Ormstown Fair in June.As well, Howick Elementary School and its five nominated volunteers will be recognized this Saturday, July 13, on Montreal\u2019s CJAD radio station during the Robb Lurrey Show, between 3 and 8 p.m.Chosen for their hard work for the school were Sue O\u2019Sullivan, Sheryl Murphy, Dorothy Angell, Marjorie Reddick and Suzana Jadah.Great leaders are readers.A) ABC AUDITED & [\\ K PLATE CUERRIER w Boisvert Chevrolet Valleyfield Mr Robert Cuerrier on o/sver7n etes cp Gee cea conn PEL PIN NT Rr TT Town.either respond immediately, at a following meeting, or in writing.Council members may answer questions with the mayor's permission.Only questions of public interest are permitted; questions concerning elected officials\u2019 and municipal employees\u2019 private affairs are not to be discussed publicly.No second period For several months, some citizens have pushed for the Question Period to move to the beginning of the meeting, as the Hford .-dinators Chantal and Tommy have games and competitions organized for children ages three to nine-years-old.A small entry fee includes refreshments and snacks.Two bicycles will be drawn, Ormstown .get recycling bins, courtesy of the municipality, which will buy 742 of the bins at a cost of $6.29 each.The municipality has reached an out-of- court settlement with the numbered company now operating the former Zephyr Textiles plant, in the matter of a too-high welcome tax imposed a few years ago.The Village will reimburse the company a total of $15,839.73, approximately half the amount originally claimed by the company.Contragt approved \u2018bid.of 307.23 * - frêm- Que- ar .Construction for the water-and sewer line project serving Delage and part of Roy St.has:been accepted, subject to approval by Quebec: of changes to mobile business since 1952, the i family and from page 1 majority of people get up to go to work the following morning.Mayor Brunette believes an early Question Period is better.Often the answers will be revealed during business listed on the agenda, but if people want to inquire in advance, the council will do its best to explain its intended actions.The idea of a second question period near the end of the meeting has been dropped.If residents have further questions, they from page 1 sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and Old Convent.Please watch for more on Old Home Week as activities are confirmed.(V.F) .from page 1 the plan for the pumping station.Councillor Lavigueur abstained from voting on this issue on grounds of financial interest.A bylaw was passed authorizing total expenditures of $280,000 for the project.- A list of people to be contacted in the event of a civil emergency will be sent to Walter Fogel of Quebec's public security service, Engineers\u2019 plans of the municipal water system will be prepared following a request from the Environment ministry.\u2018A lengthy resolution was \u201cpassed protesting the recently announced cost increase and guaranteed SQ monopoly of police services for the province\u2019s small municipalities.(J.T) A are welcome to call the been hired to go door- \u2018The next meeting \u2018 rr \u201cji Town during to-door selling dog will be held August 12.\u2018* office hours, Brunette licenses.(H.T/VF) x added.[ Bridge petition bm WelglGENIell Council.The mayor families, business people hoped petition and enterprises of the would give him extra «| Valleytield region.ammunition when c dealing with Quebec\u2019s He offers personalized finan- Transport Ministry, cial protection services and which owns the span.Garage sales Councillor Paul Mainville gave notice of a bylaw which would permit residents to hold two sales (the first weekends in June and August) without being charged required permit.Mélanie St-Onge, a summer student, More than 2,000 signatures on a petition asking for the re-open- ing of the Walker Bridge to motorists was presented to the Jean- has Government Guaranteed Bond Coupons * High Yield « * Cashable * Safety Bond Coupons offer safety, high compounded yield, and are cashable nal insurance agent.rance plans.ning and retirement.You can reach Mi Myre at: the Telephone: (514) 370-1120 Fax: (514) 371-7873 2 Desjardins-Laurentienne Life insurance Mr Guy Lafrance, director of Montreal-South West agency is pleased to announce the nomination of Mr.Jean-Paul Myre as perso- Monsieur Myre is serving individual and group insu- As a financial planner, and with 16 years of experience with the Mouvement Desjardins, Mr Myre can answer your questions concerning financial security, fiscality, estate plan- 4 OF on v 3 yr** 6 yr** Issuer Maturity Annual Yield** Gov\u2019t of Canada December 1, 1999 6.59% Gov\u2019t of Canada June 1, 2002 7.45% Prov.of B.C.July 9, 2007 8.42% \"Annual yield-to-maturity as of July 8, 1996 - 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Par contre, je suis convaincu que le nombre doit dépasser la centaine.ll y en a tellement qu\u2019on pourrait les répertorier dans un bottin.Comment expliquer cet engouement pour les festivals d'été depuis une décennie?Les succès sans précédent obtenus par le Festival international de Jazz de Montréal, le Festival Juste pour rire, le Festival d'été de Québec et le Festival de Lanaudière ces dernières années ont donné naissance à une myriade de festivals aux quatre coins de la province.Après que ceux-ci aient acquis leurs lettres de noblesse, il semble qu\u2019un bon nombre d'organisateurs d'événements aient emprunté l'appellation «festival» avec l'espoir que celle-ci les anoblissent! Mais qu'est-ce qui fait le succès d\u2019un festival?Les organisateurs sont probablement les principaux artisans du succès d\u2019un tel événement.Si le Festival international de Jazz de Montréal a gagné le coeur de tant d'amateurs à travers l'Amérique du Nord, c\u2019est qu'il y a toujours eu des personnes qualifiées pour l\u2019organiser.Mais il y a plus encore! Une bonne commandite et une bonne foule n\u2019a jamais nuit a personne! En fait, je crois qu'il y a un lien de causalité entre la qualité des organisateurs d\u2019un événement, les com- La saison «festivale» manditaires et les participants.S'il est bien organisé, le festival attirera des commanditaires et s'il est commandité par de gros noms, les gens viendront.Ce n'est pas compliqué! Mais par dessus toutes ces raisons aussi valables soient-elles, la qualité des spectateurs n\u2019a pas son égal.Qu'il y ait 100 000, 10 000 ou 1000 personnes, s\u2019ils ont de l\u2019entrain, le festival portera ses fruits.La quantité ne fait pas la qualité! Etes-vous déjà allé voir un spectacle sur la scène extérieure du Festival de Jazz?Moi oui! J'ai pensé me noyer dans un bain de foule.H y avait tellement de monde que je ne pouvais même pas danser au rythme de la musique.Personnellement, je préfère les petits festivals comme ceux qui auront lieu dans notre région cet été.On peut danser, festoyer et circuler à notre aise sans se faire piller sur les pieds.Le festival n\u2019est pas une activité comme une autre.Il est souvent le reflet d'une culture, d\u2019une tradition bien ancrée dans une communauté.Il caractérise même bien souvent l'assise économique d\u2019une région.Pensons au Festival du maïs de Saint-Anicet ou au Festival de la pomme de Franklin.Encore là la qualité du festival dépend en grande partie de ses organisateurs mais lorsqu\u2019on raffole du maïs et des produits de la pomme, l'appétit parle en premier.La CDE du Haut- Saint-Laurent organise une soirée Internet Le 17 juin dernier.la CDE du Haut-Saint-Lau- rent, en collaboration avec le Service d'éducation aux adultes de la Commission scolaire de Huntingdon, les Services télématiques Ro- cler et la firme Iconitech multimédia Inc, organisait une soirée d\u2019information sur le réseau Internet et les nouvelles technologies multimédia.Près de 35 personnes ont participé à la soirée Internet qui se tenait à la polyvalente Arthur-Pigeon.Michel Laurendeau, des Services éducatifs de la Commission scolaire de Huntingdon en a contenu du programme de formation offert par la CSH en production de documents multimédia et en conception de pages «Web» sur Internet.Par la suite, Roger profité pour dévoiler le conotech multi: une firme\" tion de CD-ROM, a fait la démonstration de quelques- unes de ses réalisations dont le CD-ROM de la CDE Vaudreuil-Soulanges.Pour sa part, Jacques Clermont des Services télématiques Rocler, a présenté les services et les outils de recherche disponibles sur le réseau Internet, de même que divers sites d'intérêt dans le «World Wide Web».La seconde partie de la soirée fut consacrée à une initiation pratique de navigation sur le réseau Internet.Une quinzaine de postes étaient disponibles pour les 35 usagés présents à la soirée.Selon, Pierre Brassard, Commissaire industriel de la CDE du Haut- Saint-Laurent, la soirée a été un succès sur toute la ligne.«Nous envisageons la possibilité de répéter l\u2019expégience cet automne», at-il-conclu-(H:T)}\u2014\"_ Réorganisation des soins et des services en Montérégie À sa séance du 20 juin, le conseil d\u2019administration de la Direction régionale de la santé et des services sociaux de la Montérégie a donné son accord de principe au cadre de référence devant mener à l'adoption définitive d\u2019un plan de reconfiguration du réseau de la santé et des services sociaux en Montérégie.Ce cadre de référence doit d\u2019abord faire l\u2019objet d\u2019une consultation au cours de l'été et ensuite être adopté au conseil d'administration du 12 septembre prochain.Les partenaires sous-régionaux seront alors appelés à élaborer des scénarios d'organisation des soins et des services sociaux sur une période de trois ans pour leur sous-région.Ces projets sous-régionaux devront être déposés à la Régie le 29 novembre et ils serviront à préparer le plan de reconfi guration du ré- _\u2014.\"SEE qui -devrä.être adopté 2e A he À l\u2019avant de gauche à droite, messieurs Claude Bernier, Sylvain Lapointe, madame Pauline Marois, messieurs Paul Leduc et René Lachapelle.À l\u2019arrière de gauche à droite, messieurs Claude Ostiguy, Paul-Maurice Patenaude, Louis Choinière, mesdames Dell Sénéchal, Louisessard, messieurs Michel Lavoie et Michel Brière.Paul Leduc réélu à la présidence de la Société montérégienne de développement La Société montéré- gienne de développement (SMD) a procédé le vendredi 14 juin à l'élection de ses nouveaux administrateurs, tant au sein de son \u20ac 6.59% = Conseil d'administration que de son Comité exécutif.Monsieur Paul Leduc, président de la SMD depuis 1989, a de nouveau été réélu à la présidence.La ministre COUPONS DÉTACHES GARANTIS PAR LE GOUVERNEMENT * Sécurité * Haut rendement compose * Encaissable Coupons détachés offrent sécurité, haut rendement composé et sont ncaissables en tout temps.1.45% Pauline Marois et le préfet de la MRC du Haut-Saint- Laurent, Paul-Maurice Patenaude étaient présents.(H.T.) 3 ans** 6 ans** 11 ans**_ Emetteur Échéance |Rendement Annuel** Prov.de C.-B.Gouv.du Canada Gouv.du Canada 1 décembre 1999 1¢ juin 2002 9 juillet 2007 6.59% 7.45% 8.42% (514) **En date du 8 juillet 1996 - sujet à changement et disponibilité Pour de plus amples informations veuillez contacter: POUR SERVICE EN PLEIN COEUR DE HUNTINGDON TONY SPAGNOLO Conseiller en ) 264- principal 64-0255 1-800-482-9616 117-A CHÂTEAUGUAY, HUNTINGDON DEVERGREEN Une division de Valeurs Mobilières TD inc.Valeurs Mobilières TD inc.est une filiale de la Banque Toronto-Dominion.Membre du FCPE.Marque de commerce de la Banque Toronto-Dominion, Valeurs Mobilières TD Inc.est l'usager inscrit au conseil d\u2019 administration du 23 janvier 1997.Le document de consultation propose des mesures additionnelles telles que la redéfinition des services et leur lieu de prestation, la transformation des ressources, le développement de services alternatifs à l\u2019hospitalisation et à l'hébergement, l\u2019implantation d'une organisation des services par programme- clientèle et l\u2019encouragement aux différentes formes de partenariat, d\u2019alliances stratégiques et de regroupements et ce.dans le respect des missions et de la loi.Le cadre de référence présente également une estimation des compressions budgétaires que devrait subir la région durant la période 1997-2000 et les impacts financiers et organisationnels anticipés sur les ressources humaines, les établissements et la population.4.: Le ministre de I\u2019 Agricul- wre, des Pécheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec, M.Guy Julien, a déposé le mois dernier à l\u2019Assemblée nationale, le projet de loi visant à assurer la protection du territoire et des activités agricoles en zone agricole dans une perspective de développement durable.C'est en présence de ses collègues, M.Rémy Trudel des Affaires municipales et David Cliche de }'Environnement et de la Faune, que Monsieur Julien a présenté aujourd'hui les grandes lignes de ce projet de loi, qui contribue à harmoniser davantage la Loi sur la protection du territoire agricole et la Loi sur l'aménagement et l'urbanisme, adoptées respectivement en 1978 et 1979.«À cet égard, il est très clair d'agir dès maintenant comple tenu que les MRC sont engagées dans leur démarche de révision des schémas d\u2019aménagement», a déclaré le ministre Julien.Le projet de loi Les principales dispositions du projet de loi visent à prioriser l\u2019utilisation du sol à des fins agricoles en zone agricole.La loi permettra aux municipalités de maintenir le pouvoir de réglementation à certaines conditions et à limiter les recours civils contre les producteurs agricoles dans la mesure où ceux-ci respectent les seuils qui seront prévus dans un règlement provincial sur la pollution d\u2019origine agricole en ce qui concerne les bruits et les poussières, de même en ce qui a trait aux odeurs.Elle assurera du même coup l'instauration d\u2019un mécanisme de médiation concemant les règlements municipaux contraignants pour les activités agricoles.Par ailleurs, le projet de loi prévoit la création d'un comité consultatif agricole dans chaque MRC comportant une zone agricole.Le ministre des Affaires municipales, M.Rémy Trudel, à invité les MRC à utiliser les nouveaux mécanismes qui seront mis à leur disposition, tels que les comités consultatifs agricoles et le processus de médiation concernant les règlements susceptibles d'être trop contraignants pour l'agriculture.Ceux-ci permettront d'améliorer la cohabitation en zone agricole, en misant davantage sur la concertation entre les intervenants pour trouver des solutions aux conflits de voisinage.«Avec ce projet de loi, le gouvernement du Québec innove puisqu\u2019il sera désormais possible de trouver des solutions locales aux problèmes locaux.Il s\u2019agit là d\u2019une approche qui permet aux municipalités, Maurice Billette de Ste-Barbe : s\u2019illustre aux Compétitions folkloriques de Huntingdon Maurice Billette de Sainte-Barbe a remporté la compétition de gigue catégorie intermédiaire lors des épreuves du 22 juin dernier.On le voit ici au centre recevoir le trophée des mains de Gérald Duheme, organisateur de l\u2019événement, et de Martin Daoust, président du Club Rotary de Huntingdon.(Photo: D.F.) Les eaux des plages du Haut- Saint-Laurent passent le test du ministère de l\u2019Environnement La Direction régionale de la Montérégie du ministère de l'Environnement et de la Faune a fait connaître les premiers résultats de l\u2019échantillonnage des eaux de baignade des plages publiques de la région dont les analyses bactériologiques ont été faites à partir des échantillons prélevés les 20-26-27 juin dernier.Celles-ci ont révélées que les eaux des plages du Haut- Saint-Laurent répondaient aux normes du ministère de l'Environnement.Camp Mont-Im maculée de Saint- igh Les préiè ts effectuées dans les eaux de la plage du camp Mont-Imma- culée de Saint-Anicet le 26 juin dernier ont révélé un degré de contamination élevé.En conséquence, le ministère de l'Environnement a effectué un nouvel échantillonnage dès le lendemain 27 juin.Celui-ci a indiqué que l\u2019eau était cette fois-ci de bonne qualité «B».Camping Canne des: bois et Sandy sun Par ailleurs, les eaux de: la plage du Camping Canne des Bois de Hemmingford ont été classées «B» soit de bonne.alité.Les prélève- effectués le 20 j juin au pee sun camping de Fran- La Commission scolaire du Goéland hausse la taxe scolaire de 12 % La Commission scolaire du Goéland a procédé à l\u2019adoption de son budget pour l\u2019année scolaire 1996- 1997, le mardi 18 juin dernier.En raison des coupures budgétaires im s par le ministère de l'Éducation, la Commission a vu ses revenus de subventions subir une diminution d\u2019environ 4,5 millions de dollars.Afin de faire face à ces réductions, la Commission a dû recourir à une augmentation de la taxe scolaire d'environ 12 %, le taux de taxe passant de _ 0,3098 $ à 0,35 $ du 100 $ d\u2019évaluation.Ce faisant, la Commission n\u2019a fait que suivre le mouvement amorcé par le Gouvernement du Québec qui a transféré, au plan local, le financement d'activités administratives jusqu'alors financées par le ministère de l'Éducation.Ainsi, pour le contribuable dont la propriété est évaluée à 100 000 $, l\u2019augmentation de la taxe scolaire sera d\u2019environ 40 $.De plus, la Commission a dû procéder à une réduction de ses dépenses de l\u2019ordre de 1,5 million $.Ross Hawkins Inc.645 Route 219, Hemmingford GM Dealer OUR SERVICE DEPARTMENT OFFERS: Ces réductions visent principalement les activités administratives et les équipements scolaires, la Commission souhaitant épargner le plus possible dans les services directs à l\u2019élève.Enfin, la Commission devra, pour la prochaine année, puiser une somme de 682 397 $ à même son surplus pour assurer l\u2019équilibre entre ses revenus et ses dépenses.Comme l\u2019an dernier, la Commission scolaire du Goéland procédera à l'envoi des comptes de taxe pour le ler juillet.(H.T) New and used vehicles and long term leasing General Electronic Motors Total line up of \u2018 heel General Motors our whee trained recomended alignment technicians | service tools.Leman Complete por GM Including engine & electronic transmission diagnostic overhaul Rustproofing equipment All this for only: Tel.: (514) 247-2781, 247-2763 * Fax: 247-3135 klin ont révélé que les eaux étaient d'excellente qualité obtenant la mention «A».Le journal La Source vous communiquera les résultats des prochains prélèvements sous peu.(H.T) LA SOURCE \u2014 LE 10 juillet 1996 \u2014 3 Le gouvernement québécois protège les zones agricoles conformément aux orientations gouvernementales, d'exercer leurs compétences à l'imérieur de leurs pouvoirs habilitants en matière d'aménagement et d\u2019urbanisme», a dit le ministre Trudel.Quant au ministre de l'Environnement et de la Faune, M.David Cliche, il s\u2019est dit entièrement satisfait du projet de loi, qui garantit que la Loi sur la qualité de l'environnement sera pleinement appliquée en zone agricole.«Le projet de loi fera en sorte que l\u2019ensemble des activités agricoles devront respecter intégralement les lois et règlements en matière d'environnement, Enfin, le nouveau règlement tant attendu sur la réduction de la pollution à la retraite.«@ Avis de nomination gi Monsieur Guy Lafrance, directeur de I'agence Montréal-Rive-Sud, est heureux d'annoncer la nomination de Monsieur Jean-Paul Myre, à titre d'agent en assurance de personnes.Monsieur Myre est au service des familles, des gens d'affaires et des entreprises de la région de Valleyfield.I offre des services de protection financière sur - mesure, ainsi qué \u2018des régimes d'assurance individuelle ou collective.Détenteur du titre de planificateur financier et possédant 16 années d'expérience au sein du Mouvement Desjardins, Monsieur Myre peut répondre à tous vos besoins en matière de sécurité financière, fiscale successorale et On peut communiquer avec M.Myre au: Téléphone: (514) 370-1120 Télécopieur: (514) 371-7873 Assurance vie Desjardins-Laurentienne d'origine agricole entrera en vigueur en même temps que ce projet de loi.» En conclusion, le ministre Julien s\u2019est dit heureux de présenter ce projet de loi, qui établit les bases d'un réel partenariat entre le monde agricole et municipal, afin d'assurer une planification et un développement durable des activités agricoles et des autres usages du territoire, conformément à la politique ministérielle de développement durable qui, rappelons-le, vise la production d'\u2019ali- .ments sains et nutritifs, la compétivité du secteur, la sauvegarde de l\u2019environ- - nement et des ressources ° naturelles et la cohabitation harmonieuse sur le territoire.(H.T) TAXI PIERRE RICARD 264-8018 COURTS ET LONGS PARCOURS \" \"SERVICE 24 HEURES ~~ Prop.Pierre Ricard DES bas prix courant \u201c oom les ro PERMUTATION GRATUITE 4 MONTAGE COMPRIS GOODYEAR.Kéf221E-V1 COMME PNEU! 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April 1, 1975, was \u201c,- the day she said, that \u201c7.she arrived at the +721 school, and she taught, off and on, for many years part-time, until -.six years ago when she :- became a full-time teacher.Andrew Gilmour, who spent the last 10 weeks at FE.S., com- \" pleting a teaching course through Bishop's University, will be teaching next fall at C.VR.Gordie Bown said he enjoyed having Andrew in the school, and wished him luck next year.Awards Award presentations were made to Kindergarten, by Paula Dolphin and Mary Aboud; Levels 1 & 2, Gail MacDonald with the painting of FES presented in honor of her many years of teaching at the school.were awarded their diplomas by their teachers: Gordie Bown, Paula Dolphin and Andrew Gilmour.The graduates also received books.Winners Andrew Gilmour presented the David Brisebois Mathematics Award to Janice Wilson.Paula Dolphin presented Janice Wilson with the Jeff Blair French Award.Leigh Coffin was pleased to award Melinda Rember and Kathleen Bernert with the Leigh Coffin Citizenship Award.Jonathon Tully and Janice Wilson received the Athletic Award from Lindsay Baker.Mathieu P.Hébert received the Operations Award, from Norval Blair.The Special Achievement Award was awarded to Ryane Baxter by Gail MacDonald.Rolland Greenbank was pleased to present Janice Wilson with the Rolland Greenbank Academic Award.Mr.Greenbank spoke a few words to the graduates about their school\u2019s \u201ctrack\u201d record.For a small school, it always tries its best and often succeeds.He asked the students to say to themselves; \u201cI'm from Franklin and I\u2019m going to be all right\u201d.Valedictorian, Janice Wilson said graduation is the end of the beginning, and a stepping-stone from the past, with ali its (Photo: D.K-S) Valedictorian Janice Wilson.(Photo: D.K-S) happy memories, to the future with all its hopeful dreams.\u2018This is a school\u201d, she said, \u201cwhich most of our grandparents built and our parents attended, a school which has seen many generations and which means more than any modern and complex school\u201d.On behalf of her classmates, she thanked their many teachers for their patience and kindness, the support staff, the volunteers and especially their parents for their support and encouragement.Levels 5 & 6 choir members presented their teacher, Johanna Cardinal, with flowers.The evening was brought to a close with serving of graduation cake and visiting with the staff and students.\u2014 D.Kerr-Sabetta Hemmingford pupils experience marine life at first hand Between May 14 and 17, 31 students from Hemmingford Elementary School had the field trip of a lifetime at Ecole de la Mer in Grandes Bergeronnes, 22 km east of Tadoussac, Que.Ecole de la Mer is an environmental school sponsored by Parks Canada.They focus on the marine and shore life found where the Saguenay and St.Lawrence Rivers meet.Students had evening \u2018ateliers\u2019 to Folks in our town were very sorry to hear on Thursday, July 4 that Mr.Clifford Sproule had passed away.We extend our sincere sympathy to his family and relatives.Callers last week at Mrs.Willa Hookers, were Sandi Anderson of Brockville, Ont.Dr.Myron and Jackie Mills of Oxford Mills, Ont.Floris Sparling of Pembroke, Ont.and Connie Gamble Spencer of Alice Springs, Australia.60th Anniversary Mr.and Mrs.Clarence Laverty were Festival .The first 50 children registering with decorated bikes will received autographed cartoon strips from Superman; other winners in the parade will receive prizes.The parade will be followed by a magic act, step-dancer Martin Billette, a fashion show, Irish dancing and western line-danc- ing.The events will be held outside unless it is raining, then everything moves to the St.Joseph Parish Hall.Friday On Friday, learn about composting methods from Ormstown\u2019s Doreen Gruer; inspect the Customs\u2019 X-ray truck; give nail-pounding another go-round; fuel up with \u201cgrillades\u201d or refresh with an old- fashioned ice-cream sundae; sip samples at the Société des alcools; and watch some line- dancers click their heels.Children can have their faces painted and play games (free of charge) with a local daycare agency; or air bounce in gladiator games (for 10-year- olds and up).The canoe races leave the municipal pool area at 6:30 p.m.; Hemmingford Elementary School pupils study the tidal flats at Cap Bon Désir during their spring field trip to the Gulf of St.Lawrence region.prepare themselves for the outings of the following day.All work- gan McEwen * 829-2704 guests of honor on Saturday, June 29 when 38 members of their family met at the Laverty home for a delicious buffet luncheon to celebrate the 60th anniversary of their wedding.The luncheon was prepared and served on the lawn by Sylvie Dumas.The Lavertys were married in St.Luke\u2019s Anglican Church, Welsford, N.B.by Rev.Reg Britten.They had three children, two daughters and one son; Susan Day, Thunder Bay, Ont.; Hanah May Brooker, Kitimat, from page 1 at 7:30 p.m.there\u2019s a \u201cboxercizing\u201d demonstration, along with bed races, wheelbarrow races, and in-line skating with ramp and acrobatics at 8 p.m., as well\u2018\u2019as\u201danother line- dafñcing demonstration.Saturday Saturday begins with a Bike Poker run for all, beginning at 10 a.m.Spectators are welcome to watch the softball semi-finals which begin at 1 p.m.; the finals are played at 7 p.m.At 2 p.m., firemen\u201ds water ball, in-line skating, sampling S.A.Q.refreshments and yet another line-dancing display are offered.The festival\u2019s traditional Spaghetti supper a la Giorgio (at the IGA parking lot) is served from 4 to 8 p.m.At the Huntingdon Fairgrounds, the Ag.Div.\u201cA\u201d Society and the Huntingdon Learning Centre are organizing a fundrais- ing dance after the main attraction \u2014 the \u201cCFCF No Stars\u201d softball game, which runs from 6 to 8 p.m.Please see last week's Gleaner for a full schedule of events.(VF) shops and instruction were carried out in French, and the stu- B.C; (Rick) of Ormstown.There are seven grandchildren and four great and Richard grandchildren.Relatives came from Alberta, West Island Montreal and Ottawa for the party.On Sunday, June 30, about 100 people gathered to congratulate them and wish them well.They received a message of congratulations from Prime Minister Jean Chretien as well as many cards, phone messages, gifts and flowers.Again, a tasty buffet lunch was served to the guests.Music night The June 28 Music Night at Brysonville Community Club saw a smaller turnout, but it was good to have Margaret and Germaine back again with their expert stepdanc- ing.The next Music Night will be on July 26.dents were comfortable and competent in the immersion setting.a Rockburn \u201cD.Farquahar 264-3960 Anniversary Lyell and Beryl Graham were pleasantly surprised when they arrived home on Saturday evening June 29, to find their family gathered to surprise them on their 56th wedding anniversary.A wonderful evening was enjoyed by everyone on this very special occasion.I Researchon beart disease and stroke saves Îives, as shown by .the 208 drop in the cardiovascular mortally rate in tbe last io years.Through its Legacy Fund, the Foundation invests more and more each year in our research institutions, Show your support by making a bequest to the Legacy Fund of the Hear! and Stroke Foundation of Quebec.D HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF QUEBEC heart Tel.: (514) 871-1551 « 1-800-567-8563 The naturalists were impressed by the good behavior of the whole group and the level of reasoning in understanding environmental relationships.Activities ranged from whale-watching excursions, to shoreline studies, to dissecting clam specimens dug out of the sand.Whale-watching The highlight of the trip was the whale watching excursion on the St.Lawrence River.During a three-hour cruise out of Tadoussac, the whales were cooperative, putting on a display of their unique behavior.Once the group got used to the cold and the wind, lookouts took up their positions, hoping to be the first to sight some activity.Although there are some good snapshots APPOINTMENT and camcorder footage of whale antics, the best shots may have been lost while trying to aim and focus, the cameras: the best pictures will be the ones in the pupils\u2019 memories.Pulling off such a fantastic (but expensive) field trip was only possible with the unflagging support of the parents of the students involved, and of the school community in general.Fund-rais- ing activities included a Roast Beef Dinner, a raffle, weekly lunches, and candy-counting contests.The true feelings of the students regarding this trip were aptly reflected by one student investigating the contents of a tidal pool: \u201cNow this is real learning!\u201d (FE.) Tony Spagnolo Mr.Clifford Noonoo and Mr.Earl Agulnik, Managing Directors and Vice-Presidents of TD Evergreen Investment Services are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr.Tony Spagnolo as Senior Investment Advisor with TD Evergreen's office in Montreal.Mr.Spagnolo will also be responsible for the sub-office in Huntingdon, Quebec Mr.Spagnolo brings over 16 years of investment experience to his new position and is a Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute.His clients turn to Mr.Spagnolo for his guidance, his dedication to personalized service, and sound investment advice.TD Evergreen Investment Services is a leading full-service investment brokerage firm, a division of TD Securities Inc., and a wholly owned subsidiary of The Toronto-Dominion Bank.TD Evergreen offers a full range of investment products and services, providing advice to individual and corporate investors through over 30 offices across Canada including a sub-office in Huntingdon, Quebec.117-A Châteauguay, Huntingdon (Quebec) J0S 1H0 (514) 264-0255 DEVEKRGREEN A Division of TD Securities Inc.TD Securities Inc.is a subsidiary of The Toronto-Dominion Bank, Member of CIPF Trademark of The Toronto-Dominion Bank, TD Securities Inc.is a licensed user.RAILSUMMER FAMILY FARE® Adult return fares from Montréal; Halifax $ 148 Toronto $84 Ce Fer SERRE LIE.RC GES 50 .oo T.Gail MacDonald and Lise Primeau; Levels 3 & 4, Claude Poulin and Gail MacDonald; and Level 5, Gordie Bown and Paula Dolphin.Kindergarten bravely sang two songs with their teacher Mary Aboud.Level Wow! 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