The gleaner, 2 juillet 2003, mercredi 2 juillet 2003

[" tems from around the Valley Two men killed in motorcycle crash Two men died early Saturday evening in a motorcycle accident on Route 203 ncar Howick.Co-workers Raymond Gagnon, 51, and Eric Prévost, 20.both of Howick, were riding the same vehicle northbound on Route 203 around 6:35 p.m.when the motorcycle went out of control, crashing through a guard rail and ending up in the ditch.Both men were thrown from the bike and seriously injured.Taken by ambulance to Ormstown's Barrie Memorial Hospital, they were declared dead on arrival.Agent Ronald Mclnnis of the Montérégie SQ office said police are continuing their investigations into the cause of the accident.(JT/PL) Councillor acquitted of assault charge Franklin councillor Gaétan Tremblay has been acquitted of assault charges in connection with a heated quarrel he had with a municipal employee in November 2002.Judge Robert Lafontaine of th: Valleyficld Criminal Court announced the acquittal on Thursday June 26.following the trial which began the previous Friday.The judge indicated that contradictions in the testimony of Philippe Dupuis.the former municipal foreman who laid the charge.and of three other witnesses, made it impossible to determine that physical force was used intentionally by Tremblay during the disagreement.which took place in the municipal garage.Dupuis alleged that Tremblay had pushed his arm during the dispute over who is authorized to give orders to municipal workers.Speaking after the verdict.Tremblay said he has every intention of continuing his term as councillor.\u201cJustice has been done.\u201d he said.(PLUT) Named president of corporation Huntingdon native Jon Proudfoot, 49, has been named President and Chief Operating Officer of Mississauga-based [ See Mark page 3 | SUMMER HOLIDAYS Next week's Gleaner, the issue of Wednesday July 9, will be the last before our two-week summer- holiday break.There will be no Gleaner published on July 16 or July 23.The office will close on Thursday July 10 at 3 pm and will re-open at 9 a.m.on Friday July 25.Please take these dates into consideration when planning your advertising needs or news submissions.WIT 17 Vitres d'auto | PEN Rat.+ der* Ni nr thee 371-3870 sn Ca FP 22500 ta PT x.ak a Plus taxes = decor V-6.auto.pwr ~ windows, door locks, = mirrors, cruise, compact disc.Reg.: $27,635 TEL.: 264-6163 « HUNT TEL.: 264-6411 2003 VENTURE VAN 7 passenger, v-6, auto, pwr windows, door locks, mirrors, compact disc, 5 year 100000 km powertrain warranty | BODY SHOP: ACCIDENT REPAIRS, ALL MAKES, CURTESY CARS Internet: www.hunlingdonmotors.gmeanada.com ALIBU V-6, auto, pwr windows, door locks, mirrors cruise.compact disc, remote entry.Reg.S25.375 0 guet 25,00 Reg.: 528,460 INGDON 40007 EEE Judith Taylor Many hands make light work, and on Saturday June 7, a group of six Cadet volunteers made short work of cleaning up an old carriage barn and scraping paint from stairs and windows of the former Elgin Presbyterian Church, now site of the Elgin Community Project.The hard-working Cadets, led by Pierre Lefebvre, took on the project as part of their \"Cadets Caring for Canada\" program.Their picnic lunch was supplemented by refreshments provided by the Elgin Church Committee, whose members were delighted with the help from the teenagers.A week later, cool rainy weather could- n't dampen the enthusiasm of those who attended a Strawberry Social at the Church.The day also featured a display of artwork by young local artists, including works by some St.Joseph's School pupils The Blosser » duly 2, 2003 » 3 eee SAN eee LE Elgin Church Project gets à hand as Cadets spend day cleaning up taught by Catherine Stratford.Adding to the atmosphere was music by the Franklin Ensemble, performing on the new stage with the newly-installed sound system.Busy weekend Coming up this Friday, July 4, is another Country and Western get-together, with country music, dancing and refreshments.Donations will be accepted at the door.On Saturday July 5, the Avalon Singers will present an evening of \"summer songs, old and modern\" starting at 8 p.n.at the Church.Tickets are available at the door and children are admitted free.Anyone wanting to bring a picnic supper is welcome to have it on the church grounds, starting at 6 p.m.Anyone wanting more information about the events at the church or the fund- raising program is asked to call Kim Moss (26409786) or Gail McGowan (264-6787).(NQUT) [Huntingdon Finances.from page 1] between the 2001 and 2002 surpluses results from the fact that the Town used budget funds to cover two large purchases totalling $100,000 (a tractor and a new computer system) plus some other costs, rather than taking the money from its rolling fund.After rising in 2001, Huntingdon's long-term debt once again fell in 2002, reaching $542,333 as of last December 31.With the Town's share of the MRC Haut-St-Laurent's debt added on, the total comes to $762,000.During 2002, Huntingdon was able to apply $29,793 toward the long-term debt figure.Finally, the municipality's accumulated surplus dropped slightly to $522,012, compared with $546,680 in 2001.(PLT) [Droulers.From page 1) Sunday July 22: Visitors will have the chance to sample traditional Iroquoian foods.Sunday July 29: The Akwesasne Women Singers will offer a musical and dance performance.For more information about the site.which is located at 1800 Leahy Rd.in St- Anicet, call 264-3030 or toll-free 1-877- 690-3030.| Mark.From page 1] CFM Corporation, a large manufacturer of home products and related accessories in North America and the United Kingdom.He will be moving to the Toronto area from St.Louis, Missouri, where he has been working most recently as vice-presi- dent of international business development at Emerson Electric Co., which has annual sales of some $13.8 billion US.\u201cWe are very excited about Mark joining CFM.\u201d said the company\u2019s chairman and CEO Colin Adamson, \u201cHis varied background ranges from strategic planning and acquisitions to operating multi- IP plc plant businesses and opening low-cost factories in developing markets.\u201d CFM\u2019s main product lines include space- heating, barbecue and outdoor products and water and air purification products.The son of Huntingdon resi- Mark Proudfoot: position as company president.new VERMEER 500/S LF-LOADING pW.A eee DONALD BROWN EQUIP.SALES * REPAIRS + SERVICE RTE 138 HOWICK, Qc 825-2093 3211119-020703 dent Jon Proudfoot and the late Ola Proudfoot, Mark graduated from CVR in 1971 before going on to earn a PhD in business.RAIN OR SHINE Donald (450) 826-4888 Yvan (450) 826-0349 http://demolition-st-chrysostome.org Email: bourdeau@rocler.qc.ca Admission 10% Under 10 years : Free MARCIL CENTRE RÉNOVATION 6 MAGASINS À PRIX D'ENTREPÔT Caisse populaire Desjardins © Desjardins saison -Laurent gtst oy Ai Cadet work crew with tools of their trade at the rw Church.\"LEUCAN CHALLENGE Juiy 12 and 13 Saturday at 6:30 pm Cadets du Canada à l\u2019œuvre Cadets Caring for Canada Cousaef cé pot ne 20 ; (Photo: courtesy KM) 3211115-020703 Summer Sale | July 2 to July 18 all summer tabrics on all decorating and reupholstering fabrics, Lace Pannels & Valances JANOME SEWING MACHINE SALE Sheer for curtains 60\" 10 colors $5/metre Seamstress for all kinds of repairs Hems, zippers, etc.CO) UPO NS ly 18 to August 4 Summer opening hours or vacation.AENNINE ENRG Vu | 40 Lake (comer weiingtory, Huntingdon - 264-3170 please take note that the Je io be closed between rovincial Championship leucan® 2S YEARS Sunday at noon 3211114-020703-mac No coolers - Not responsible for theft and accidents.LES ENTREPRISES ÉLECTRIQUES Cl sini Delfcin Société coopérative agricole du sud de Montréal \\ I vlaire, medical et adapte Transport se 5 > nly {00 Th Hint x INENOHEY THE LINE FORMS ON THE LEFT We've never seen anything like it - certainly not in Huntingdon in the past 30 years or so.We're referring to the appearance, with months still to go before next November's municipal elections, of a veritable flood of people hoping either to be mayor or to win a seat on the Town Council.With two mayoralty candidates already declared (and no word yet from incumbent André Brunette as to whether he intends to seeks another term), plus two, maybe three, new council aspirants, (we'll fill you in next week on these), excitement is palpable among people who take an interest in municipal politics.It's refreshing to see.All too often, some council positions seem to be filled more or less by default, and once in office, some councillors tend to hang around almost forever, simply because no one can be found to challenge them.Next fall's elections will offer an ideal opportunity for newcomers to Huntingdon Council to get their feet wet for a short, two-year period, before the universal system ushering in four-year terms for everybody starts in November 2005.It's a once- in-a-lifetime chance to serve a brief apprenticeship in the skills necessary to keep a municipality running smoothly - diverse skills which must be well-learned if long-term goals for this or any town are to be achievable.So, the more the merrier: let's hope for a good old-fashioned horse-race come November.rrou EX JEN I DANA TH RC TY «caves [120 years ago | June 29, 1883 APPLE-GROWING TIPS A successful fruit-grower thins many apple trees are set too close together; two rods apart is near enough.The land for an orchard must be kept in good condition.He top-dresses his orchard once in 3 years, principally with a thick coating of straw.He allows hogs to urn in his orchard, and plows the land until the trees are so large that they interfere with such a practice.Last year he picked 45 barrels of greenings from 4 trees.Orchards thrive best near bodies of water.Trees should be judiciously trimmed while young.Many trees are injured by over-pruning.Trees should be grafted when they are 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter.MILITARY CAMP among the first battalions to arrive at the camping-ground at St Johns.The 50th mustered poorly, and it is expected that all the battalions will be the same, the low pay being the main cause.The trip from Durham to St Johns was made (by train) in 3 hours in great comfort.The cars with the 51st were met at St Isidore.Letters received this morning report all; went well.WORKERS UNHAPPY The laborers on the end of the railway at Dundee have been dissatisfied for some time with their rate of pay, considering $1.30 a-day too little, and asking $1.50, which the contractor could not give.A number have left and work is almost at a standstill.More men are The volunteers from this county were expected shortly.[60 years go ] June 20, 1943 GANG WARFARE fire and trouble flared up.A disturbance occurred on Friday night at Prince Arthur Square and the street surrounding the Chateau, which involved two separate gangs of men numbering a total of 35.It appears that the rival gangs had previously been out to a barn dance in the country and had caused some trouble there, but had been turned away and proceeded to Huntingdon to finish it out.A young chap, who claims he was an innocent bystander, got himself mixed up in the scrap.(T)hey tore the clothes from off his back, leaving him with only his birthday suit on, and severely mauled him, causing numerous scratches and bruises.It was alleged that both gangs had been imbibing freely and that enmity and the introduction of liquor had been like adding gasoline to a COWS GRADED At the Howick-Huntingdon Ayrshire Field Day.held at Terrace Bank Farm, the home of Mr.and Mrs.J.Earle Ness, the type classification plan was demonstrated to the public.The Ayrshire herd.35 strong, was brought out in wonderful fit after being on grass for six weeks.They were graded with the following results: 5 excellent, 13 very good, 13 good plus, 4 good.JOINT HOLIDAY Huntingdon will observe Monday, July 5th, as the holiday this year, and to make it more enjoyable, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Canadian Legion is holding an International Day Carnival on that day.[30 years ago ] June 27, 1973 STRATFORD TRIP Forty-four Grade Eight students ended their school year in unique fashion.They were participants in a most extensive and ambitious field trip that was climaxed by a visit to the world-famous Shakespearian Festival at Stratford, Ontario, where they saw Othello.The students awarded the performance \u2018rave reviews\u2019! The groups, from the Grade Eight language arts classes of Sister Theresa Cullen and Catherine Scherf, had prepared for their trip with an intensive study of the play.The two classes involved raised more than two thousand dollars by selling chocolate bars, holding bake and candy sales, washing cars and generally working very hard.The gremlins invaded St.James United Church in Montreal on a recent Sunday afternoon, as 2,500 people crowded the Sanctuary for the closing Celebration of the 49th annual meeting of the Montreal and Ottawa Conference of the United Church of Canada.The sound system broke down, and defied every attempt to make temporary repairs.So it was that people from every corner of the province of Quebec and Eastern Ontario, including more than 400 delegates and a 240 voice youth choir drawn from the four Presbyteries of Conference.were unable to hear much of what was said by some speakers.(A)lmost one third of the Montreal Presbytery portion of the choir FRUSTRATING EXPERIENCE came from the Chateauguay Valley.Th 66 Chateauguay St.,.Hébdos G | | R Huntingdon, Qc, JOS 1H0_ Mormérégien Tel.: (450) 264-5364 2 ; DO Fr UN Fax (450) 264-0521 SRY Wi, Ed series 4AM ind info@gleaner-source.com 1 EDITOR-IN CHIEF: Judith Taylor GENERAL MANAGER: André Castagnier acastagnier@gleaner-source.com U.S.A.$37.50 U.S., $55.00 Cdn.U.S.REG.NO.USPS 580-300 PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID AT CHATEAUGUAY, NEW YORK, 12920 Asistance Program (PAP), toward our mailing costs jtaylor@gieaner-source.com YOUR WEEKLY NEWSPAPER published by THE HUNTINGDON GLEANER (1985) LTÉE PUBLICATION MAIL REGISTRATION NO.08070 Local Subscription $32.00/year; Out of Area $39.50/year, Postmaster: Please send address change to PO.Box 217 Chateauguay, N.Y.12920-0217 We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada, through the Publications i EDITORIAL STAFF: skiscy Patrice Laflamme oo plaflamme@gleaner-source.com QCNA AJRQ GEO © Audit Bureau 3210651-020703 of Greulations MOMI DAD'S IN THE BATHRoOM [#2] AND 1 CAN'T FIND THE HARRY ROTTER Book ANYWHERE .Ml PE eme LETTERS &\u2014 ~» Stop the flag thief While reading the \u201cGleaner Archives\u201d a few weeks ago, I was amused to notice that 30 years ago, a \u201cflag nut\u201d was roaming the town during the night stealing flags.Here we are in 2003, and the same antics are happening all over again! Just one example: I personally have had my flag stolen at least eight times over the past year.Several other people or buildings have also been victims.Welburn\u2019s Garage, the Town Hall, the Protestant Cemetery among them.Just to let everyone know.the thief seems to prefer Friday or Saturday nights for his activities, always around 3 or 4 a.m., after the bars close.If you see him on your property.remember that you are quite within your rights to use necessary and reasonable force to restrain him.This legal right is conferred by a specific clause in the Criminal Code.You can make a citizen's arrest and then call the Sureté du Québec, who will be happy to come and pick up the thief.If you own a camera or camcorder.vou can take his picture and hand it over to police as evidence.Usually.police response time is short.especially since the night patrol 1s stepped up in Huntingdon on Friday and Saturdays.Let's work together to get this pest arrested! Stéphane Gendron Huntingdon Girl Guide tent stolen At our recent Hayes/Apple Valley District Girl Guide Leaders\u2019 meeting, we learned of the theft of one of our tents.In May, the Huntingdon Guides (along with Ormstown and Hemmingford Guides) went to an Olave Area camp up in the Laurentians.Unfortunately, it rained a great deal of the time but the girls and leaders, in the true Guiding spirit, had fun just the same.When the leaders brought the tents home, they had to be set out to dry.Unfortunately, when one of these tents was stolen from Claudia Keller's farmhouse on the Beaver Road in Godmanchester.The tent had been borrowed from the Hayes/Apple Valley District camping equipment, which is used by girls and leaders from Ormstown, Hemmingford and Howick, in addition to Huntingdon.The value of this Outbound tent, purchased only two years ago from the Scout Center in Montreal and still in excellent condition, is $400.The other tent, also an Outbound, which was drying in another part of the house, was left behind: however its pegs, poles and were taken.Without these, that tent is essentially useless and will have to be replaced as well.This equipment had many more years of camping life to go, as it is only used a few times a year at Girl Guide camps.The cost of replacement will have to be borne by the Huntingdon units, while the cost to replace the District tent will be shared by Huntingdon and the District.As many know, Girl Guides are a nonprofit organization.Any money raised through cookie sales or other fundraisers goes to benefit the girls directly.We run on a tight budget, needless to say.This letter is an appeal to the thief to return the tent and other equipment.no questions asked, saving the Guides further needless expenditure.Pat Martin (A Girl Guide leader) Dewittville NEWSPAPER POLICY The Gleaner welcomes letters from readers on topics of general interest.The editor reserves the right to select letters and to edit them as necessary to fit space available or to clarify meaning.All letters must be signed and near the name, address and phone number of the sender.(We may withhold the writer's name by request).All letters reflect the personal views of thelr writers, not necessarily the position or policies of The Gleaner. - ml EUR Competitors line up for the start of Sunday afternoon\u2019s action at the two-day Ormstown Rodeo held last weekend at the Ormstown Fairgrounds.(Photo: PL) Both Saracens\u2019 rughy squads winners in recent road games The Ormstown Saracens Rugby Club played two \u201caway\u201d games on Saturday.June 21.The Division II Ormstown Men played in Laval against the Laval Nomades.while the Division Il Ormstown Women played at Westwood Park in Dollard-des-Ormeaux against the Montreal Barbarians.The undefeated Ormstown Men played an excellent game in the heat against Laval.The local men dominated the game.showing their potential to be the top Division Il Men's team in the Quebec League.\u201cDespite a lot of guys playing out of their regular position today.everyone played well.It was à valiant effort by all the guys.\u201d commented Coach Helm.Tries were scored by: Brendon \u201cTroy\u201d Boyle (2).Luc \u201cMing\u201d Roval (1).Chris \u201cBeaver\u201d Caza-Pugh (1) and Andy Rankin with his first try.Trevor Lane made four converts and a 45-vard penal- tv kick.Mike Helm also scored off a spectacular 75-vard chip and chase.which brought the final score to 41-22.Steve Bugyi and Darcy Whyte both had great games as flankers.Matthew Burton.a senior member of the club, said.\u201cThe younger players are coming out and putting out a 110 per cent effort at practices and games.It helps to have 25 guvs willing to plav week in and week out.\u201d The Men play their next game in Montreal on July 5, against the Rugby Club de Montréal (RCM).Women also win The local Women played a strong game against the Barbs, winning 24-5.The ladies played a tough game.with forwards and the backs working well together.Tries were scored by: Maryse Fortier with her first try for the Saracens.Marie-Claude Montcalm (1).Josianne Ricndeau (1) and Christina Caza (1).Christina also successfully kicked two conversions.\u201cThe girls played an outstanding game for the most part.It is only \u201cyear two\u2019 of the women\u2019s program.and things are coming together nicely.If we arc to continue our winning ways, we are going to need a little more commitment at practice as well as a few more girls to register from the local high schools.\u201d said women\u2019s coach Patrick Bourdeau-Collum.The Ormstown Women are now 4-1 on the season.Only three games remain before the playoffs.which start August 9.The next Women's game will be in Mount Roval against Division Il Town of Mount Royal on July 12.(S.Sundborg/JT) Volunieers honored Fifteen volunteers who helped with recent Red Cross fund-raising in the Hemmingford- Havelock area were honored at a June 21 breakfast, co-sponsored by Le Café Restaurant and the Red Cross.Divisional representative Diane Dupuis thanked local president Carmelle Leblanc and assistant Florence Ellerton for organizing the sale of pens and blankets at the bank and Caisse.So far, $2,800 has been raised toward the goal of $4,500.This summer, volunteers will visit three local campgrounds to sell blankets (Camping Canne des Bois and La Frontière Enchantée in early July, and Lac des Pins, along with St-Chrysostome Red Cross members, in August).Anyone wishing to volunteer may call 826-0255 or 247-3374.QUEBEC'S LARGEST GROWER 3 GARDEN CENTRES 3211099-020707 Trees *Shrubs *Evergreens *Annuals *Perennials *Bulbs \u2018Seeds & much more ! 38 years of experience (Photo: courtesy FE) The Blosser » July 2, 2003 » 6 Huntingdon Scouting groups honor Bev Watson for 16 years\u2019 service In Huntingdon, another successful Scouting season ended in May, when more than 125 people came out to enjoy the annual Parent-Son Banquet.Special guests included several dignitaries from Provincial Council.This year, the customary awards and certificates were handed out, along with many \u201cthank you's\u201d to all the parents and volunteers who helped out.As well, cnd-of-the-year gifts and crests were handed out to Beavers.Cubs.Scouts and Venturers.Huntingdon has a very strong Scouting Group.and this year was made special by a few of our leaders receiving service awards.Heather Thompson received her 20 year service pin, while Ken Watson, Mike Pagé, and Bev Watson received 15 ycar pins.Steve Bakos will be awarded a five-year service pin.Saying good-bye It was also a sad time for the Huntingdon Cub Pack.Akela Bev Watson is leaving after 16 years of faithful service to the Huntingdon Group.She will be sadly missed as a leader and a member of the team, but she has agreed to stay on the Group Committee to help out with the behind-the-scenes work.After she was presented with her 15-year service pin, Bev received a special Medal of Merit from Provincial Commissioner Ross Miller.A special Grand Howl closing ceremony was held outside, with many former Cubs and leaders joining in the last \u201csymbolic Grand Howl\u201d with Akela Bev Watson in the center of the circle.Afterwards the group went inside to continue the presentations.Bev also received a small gift as a token of her fellow leaders\u2019 appreciation of her exceptional service to Scouting over the past 16 years which have left many good ( > CERTIFIED ARNE RENN\" V E HH | EXCELLENT USED @