The gleaner, 1 août 2001, mercredi 1 août 2001

[" \"GL FRANKLIN, ST-ANICET, STE-BARBE, VALLEYFIELD AND SURROUNDINGS TEL: 264-5364 Wednesday, August 1, 2001 FAX: 264-9521 EARNER FOUNDED IN 1883 12 pages .87° 32, yoy IC] Things to do.Places to go.Read ofl about it in \u201cGkEAN ER > PHARMACIST Hs mn Open 7 days a week V/ Checkpoints Brief items from around the Valley No more bottles of beer on the wall A St-Anicet dépanneur owner who jumped the gun while waiting for his liquor permit to arrive saw police sieze 7,000 bottles of beer and 300 bottles of wine in a raid last Friday evening.A dozen police officers from the Haut- St-Laurent SQ detachment, the regional SQ squad specializing in illegal liquor, and the RCMP converged on the Route 132 store Friday evening following an anonymous ti .Armed with a warrant, the police entered the store and seized cases of beer of various brands and sizes, plus the wine, with a total value estimated at $10,000.An SQ spokesman said that the owner of the store had applied to Quebec's Régie des permis d\u2019 alcool for a beer and wine permit at the beginning of July, but the authorization had not yet arrived.The evening before the raid, a policewoman followed up on an anonymous tip by visiting the dépanneur and buying a case of beer, confirming that illegal sales were taking place and allowing police to plan their tactics for the next day.No arrests were made, but police expect charges will be laid shortly in connection with the incident.The law stipulates a fine of up to $1,200 for this type of offense.(PLT) ie r ; + LE a Per a = .ry - Loe i 7 1 mr ae ss J > ve A ; TRE | The Beate Du: Leo Fonraisr, Laprairie.QC Hy Nn 1.Coe MIB Anyone who has experienced the dentist\u2019s chair can relate to this expressive folk-art carving, one of many on display at Hemming- ford\u2019s Keddy Museum, which will be open daily from August 5 to 12, before and during Old Home Week.(Photo: courtesy Keddy Museum) £ Over 500 expected for canoe excursion Sunday Judith Taylor THE GLEANER As next weekend's Canot d\u2019Août event approaches, it would seem that this third annual \u201cpaddle down the Chateauguay\u201d is growing by leaps and bounds.Last year saw the number of participants double from the first years125 to 250, and i are now ing that number to more than redouble, to over 500 people, when istrati complete.With several new boat-launching sites completed, and the number of riverside attractions growing all the time, the Chateauguay River is raising its profile as a tourist attraction for both local people and visitors elsewhere.And the canoe excursion, organized by the See CANOE page 2 Old Home Week moves to five-day format Aug.8-12 After a decade and a half of organizing Hemmingford\u2019s annual Old Home Week, the local Chamber of Commerce has announced that this year\u2019s 15th edition, running from August 8-12, will be its last.If the event is to continue, other local organizations will have to take charge of the festival, which this year has been condensed from 10 days to five, while still incorporating all the perennial crowd-pleasers into the schedule.Before the official kick-off next Wednesday, Aug.8, the Masonic Breakfast will be held on Sunday Aug.5, while the Legion will hold its Cribbage Tournament on the Monday evening Aug.6, starting at 7 p-m.in the Legion Hall.New Wednesday dance Once the official schedule begins, Wednesday's traditional Safari Park Day will be bigger and better than ever, with the addition of the Festival International des Cultures Africains, ongoing at the Parc, as well as a Caribbean Night party and dance in the evening, with free admission for all.The dance, with live music, starts at 7:30 p.m.Thursday events include the annual Golf Tournament and Supper, and the 7:30 p.m Bingo in the tent.There will also be a United Nations See H\u2019FORD page 2 Historic Valleyfield church has closed after 147 years June 27, 2001, marked a bittersweet occasion for two Valleyfield Protestant denominations, as local Presbyterian and United Church adherents saw their shared church hold its final service.The Valleyfield Presbyterian/United Church closed its doors when the contract of ailing minister Rev.Ruth Ballinger expired at the end of June.Her illness, which began in February, plus the aging and dwindling congregation and the need for building repairs and maintenance prompted the decision to close the church.Rev.Ballinger had been minister for the two groups since November 1999.The closing service, on the evening of June 27, saw Interim Moderator Rev.Ron Benty of Ile Perrot Presbyterian Church, assisted by lay preacher Bob Jensen, lead a joyous celebration marking a sad event.Rev.John Matheson of the United Church, who has also conducted services at the church, uplifted the service with his music.Regular organist France Larocque was assisted by soloist Roberta Templeton and a choir made up of community members.Dr.James Vanstone, chair of the United Church Montreal Presbytery, also attended, taking the time to mingle with the congregation and offer words of encouragement for the future.Invitation issued Rev.Odette Perron of St.Mark's Anglican Church extended an invitation to the remaining members, saying they would be very welcome if they wish to attend services at St.Mark's.A large number of people attended from other local churches and nearby communities.Out-of-town guests included former members from Toronto, Prescott and Cumberland, Ont., Montreal and the Lakeshore.Bernice Douglass brought greetings from the Huntingdon Presbyterian Church, mentioning her own former longtime association with the Valleyfield Church.Following the service a reception was held in the church hall.Entertainment included musical selections by Mr.and Mrs.Murray Haines.Long history English-speaking people first settled in Catherinestown (later renamed Salaberry- de-Valleyfield) in 1836, and the first recorded worship and baptism was in 1843.The town grew with the building of the old Beauharnois Canal, and a minister was occasionally \u201crowed over\u201d from Coteau to perform a service.In 1854, the congregation \u2014 embracing all Protestants of the community, Presbyterian, Methodist, Anglican and Baptist \u2014 purchased a tool-shed from the Buntin Paper Mills for $40, to serve as a schoolhouse as well as a church.Six years later, in 1859, the Valleyfield Charge was linked with the St-Louis-de- Gonzague congregation as a unit of the Presbyterian Church of Canada, with 17 members in full communion and 10 affiliate members.(In 1873, the Methodists established their own congregation and in 1884 a number of Episcopalian families organized their own Anglican parish.) In 1860, the first Presbyterian Church was built at a cost of $600 on the site of the present Protestant cemetery.The ministry was shared with the congregation at St- Louis until 1876.On October 7, 1881, the cornerstone was laid for a new church at the corner of Duf- ferin and Grande-Ile Sts., on a lot purchased from the Montreal Cottons Co.The church, which cost $9,000, was completed in 1882.See CHURCH page 6 \"Huntingdon Fair is coming Aug.17-19 Valleyfield\u2019s historic Church: closed at end of June.(Photo: JT) DURO vitres d'autes Bicycle rack 599 Ca o ST 2 sas 000 yr \\ | NIIDA UK NS | vitres d'autos | 2790 boul.Hébert, | (Nitro), St-Timothée \"223 boul.St-Jean-Baptiste, Châteauguay 692-3876 __ EE EE EEE EEE Ey EE *FREE Windshield repair Page 2 THE GLEANER \u2014 AUGUST 1, 2001 \u201ces 6 WERE BACK \u2014 after our two-week break, to go as we move into August and Inte-summer season.GOOD NEWS \u2014 came in this week from , man the Centre 10 gain access 0.3 hat of potential employees.HALF A DOZEN \u2014 businesses took part in their program offering \u201c a day at a business\u201d to a total of 20 students who learned more about their potential careers by ping 2 day with 2 Professional.All in it was a successful season, said agent Véronique Julien.BEFORE TOO LONG \u2014 it will be time for yet another winter hockey season, and the Huntingdon Minor Hockey Association wants its young players to be well dressed and well equipped when they hit the ice.For this to happen, money is needed, and the Association is starting early to raise funds.The first event will be an ongoing Bottle Drive during August.There will be a door-to-door pick-u (details later) or anyone wishing to drop off refundable bottles can do so at Carrigan\u2019s Garage, says Linda Ferguson.IN ORMSTOWN \u2014 the Presbyterian Church will hold its annual Vacation Bible Camp between August 6 and 10, starting at 10 am.daily.For information about regitraion, ci, cal Karyn 829 4160 Canoe trip.SCABRIC conservation group, the Chateau- guay River rehabilitation Committee and the Haut-St-Laurent Economic Development Corporation with aid from Quebec's Sustainable Development Fund, is planned with ordinary people in mind rather than Olympic-calibre etes.The one-day family-style event on Sunday will offer paddlers the chance to bring their own canoe or kayak or rent one on the spot.They can choose to follow courses ranging from eight to 24 kilometers from the starting point at the Ormstown Soccer Field downstream to Allan\u2019s Comers, Georgetown or Ho- wick.Optional extra day More serious canoeists may start their trek the previous day from Huntingdon, completing the 20 km distance of intermediate difficulty down-river to Ormstown on Saturday, Aug.4.A lunch stop will be made halfway, at Dewittville, and an evening méchoui cookout IN HEMMINGFORD \u2014 St.Andrew\u2019s United Church is getting the jump on Old Home Week with its annual Summer Luncheon on Monday Aug.6 from 11:30 a.m.to 1:30 p.min the Church Hall.All are welcome, and bring 4 friend, says Elsic Greer.(See ad else- VRE NATAL COURSES \u2014 in 264-6108 or 826-3161; advance registra tion is necessary.TUTORING \u2014 in computer skills for En- glish-speaking residents, especially seniors, will be offered on a one-on-one basis by the aie Valley English-Speaking People\u2019s Association.CVESPA\u2019s Computer Consultant is promising a relaxing and enjoyable , geared to the needs and schedules of the users.To learn more or sign up for the free tutoring sessions, call CVESPA at (450) 264-5386 in Huntingdon or (450) 691-3362 in Chateauguay.600oescsnessseessnas from page 1 will be held at days end in Ormstown.Paddlers may camp overnight at the Soccer Field there, or go home and come back the following day to join the one-day participants for the second leg of the journey.On Sunday, those part may stop at the Parks Canada Bate of the Chateauguay Site at Allan\u2019s Comers, to take a break before be taken.(Or they may simply call it a day after the first section.) From there, the canoes and kayaks will held up the English River to Howick Village where the day will end.The Sunday route, in part or as a whole, is classified as easy paddling.There will be entertainment and activities at the landing spots, and teams of volunteers will be on hand to help and ensure safety on the water and ashore.For more information call 829-2899.H\u2019ford schedule.fom page 1 Peacekeepers ceremony at the local Cenotaph at 10:45 a.m.On Friday, there will be an outing to Camping Canne des Bois, a Book Sale at the library, and a celebration of 25 years of CLSC community involvement at the Old Convent tent.An evening dance with free admission in the tent will feature country music by Tumbleweed As well, T-shirts will be on sale at the Old Convent tent throughout the week.Other continuing events include visits to the K Museum, an Arts and Crafts show at the Old Convent, Little Denmark and Boutique Viking; a doll and teddy bear exhibit; the apple museum at Petch Orchards and a contemporary Art Exhibit at the old Scriver House.As well, there will be a book sale at the library, puppet shows, a Nature Walk, Family Day at the Rec Centre, a Variety Show and many other events.(For a complete schedule see next week's advertisement in The Gleaner.) Busy weekend On Saturday, the Legion\u2019s 5 p.m.Chicken Barbecue in the tent will round out a busy day, and the largest crowds of the week are expected at Sunday morning's Foremen\u2019s hie many events begin with a parade, Hemmingford ends Old Home Week with a Sunday parade at 2 p.m., following the community church service at St.Luke\u2019s Anglican Church, an Open House at the Legion and a 1 p.m.concert at the cenotaph featuring the Dixieland band \u201cSpirit of New Orleans\u201d.Prizes will be awarded after the parade and the festival will close with the gala Chamber of Commerce Dinner and Draw in the evening.(FEJT) ee dealer for details 2001 CAVALIER VL $224/mth with lease 4 wheel anti-lock braking system 0.g* PURCHASE FINANCING UP TO 60 MONTHS PLUS FIRST MONTHLY PAYMENT FREE ounaile ON 2001 CAVALIER OR VENTURE (WITH LEASE OR PURCHASE) * V6 3.4L 185HP engine * 4-wheel anti-lock braking system «2.2L L4 115HP engine * Air conditioning * 5 speed getrag manual \"oo buyer transmission with overdrive .S ei, iding | co o vl 5 year or 100.000 km AAC MAL on all 2001 Cavalier models 2001 VENTURE 1e i .° $238 moon oS ven Monhly payment 1 g* $0 s33e au With losses $2,221 s288 24,228 with porshase $4,534 $238 This and That in Town_ Fish sto Emilie Duhaime and Julien were winners in the CRRC\u2019s Fishing for local held in early July.Just before that event, CRRC members released over 2,100 rainbow trout into the Chateauguay River at Huntingdon, to grow and become fair game for future anglers.(Photo: CRRC) LOCAL FARRIER \u2014 Mike Hampton, who has been shoeing horses in the Valley for 20 years now, took part in the Mail-in Forging Exercise, part of the annual World Championship Blacksmiths\u2019 ition held recently in Calgary.Mike, one seven certi- on four continents, says Mike Ring, who sent us a fax.A REPORT \u2014\u2014 which in the newspaper before accident in St-Anicet, included a transia- tion error.Crash victim André Leblanc of Dundee was driving a van, which was struck by a Malibu which swerved into TETE KV, deanhooker com | FRANCINE ROBERGE | FORESTRY ENGINEERS 1287 GORE ROAD, HUNTINGDON | TEL.:264-6137 FONDATION FISSURES Jean-François FH Holla , DENTUROLOGIST 22 PRINCE, HUNTINGDON i | TEL.: (450) 264-3776 Toll tree: 1-808-465-5273 | Fax: 264-5231 À Pagette: 301-8347 ou 1-888-665-9132 À SINC.4 oe LIEW * ) + » FINANCIAL STATEMENTS * ESTATE PLANNING * INCOME TAX RETURNS 264-8007 Pilon, cca.veterinary Clinic Or Shonnon $ whatman | (450) 247-0090 METER PET TWO 9 | Calfeutrage M.L.Inc = Depuis 1964