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[" Nena, August 8, 2803 T bigs 1 TE wes [Eel = rw ZIT Michel Hohuu A Danh Nguyen PHARMACISTS 2 locations to better Lerve yu ren 7 days Lambton, Grmstown irst annual valley oi festival pleases every age Lynne Donovan The organizing team of the first annual Branches and Roots Festival held at the Ormstown fairgrounds this past week-end could not be more pleased.Close to 800 people were in attendance coming from as far away as London and Toronto to enjoy 10 hours of entertainment performed on two stages.And to top it all of at the end of the day all the bills were paid.The event was the brainchild of members of the Ormstown Fair Board who hope to make the fairgrounds a venue for a variety of events.If this year\u2019s fest is an indication of what is possible.the future looks very promising.The intergenerational crowd who gathered with lawn chairs and sunscreen was treated to a varietv of local and guest artists that catered to every taste.Performing in the industrial building were over a dozen fiddlers representing the Folkloriques Sud-ouest from St.Louis de Gonzague who provided traditional fiddle music.Just as I was thinking that somebody ought to be on the dance floor, eight square dancers took the spotlight for a small exhibition.Members of this old-time fiddle group range from age 20 to age 87.Meanwhile down on the ground under the big tent Penny Lang, dubbed by the Globe and Mail as the \u201cfirst lady of folk\u201d took the stage with the Echo Hunters a Montreal group with harmonies comparable to Crosby, Stills and EE Penny Lang, the \u201cfirst lady of folk\u201d takes a break between performances and enjoys \u2018the performance of Trinity Duff.Penny was one of twelve performing groups that entertained a crowd of 796 at the Ormstown fairgrounds last week-end.Nash.Lang certainly lives up to the title.As she entertains, she shares her stories, her history and her heart.We could just as well have been sitting at her kitchen table as she spun one yarn after another.Her music engages every generation.While children felt comfortable kicking up their feet to her tunes, grandparents chimed along with old favorites such as \u201cHeart of My Heart\u201d.The bluegrass band Road Scholars arrived at the fairgrounds with their new CD in hand.They began by playing backup to 18 year old fiddler Chris Maynard of Ormstown who played tunes reminiscent of a younger, more mellow Ashley Maclsaac.Other performances were offered by Four Strings and a Squeezebox, Julia Kater, Ron Bankley and Norman Doucette, Beverley McGuire with Susan [ See folk festival page 8 ] Chateauguay river trek enjoys sunny skies Close to two hundred participants got on board both canoes and kayaks to tra- The 5th annual Canot diAout sponsored by the Chateauguay River Watershed Management Committee boasted close to 200 participants who meandered along the riveris scenic waters under sunny skies last Sunday.Photo: Phil Norton verse the Chateauguay River for the Sth annual Canot d\u2019Août.Although numbers were down from last year, possibly because of a miserable weather forecast, those present enjoyed a humid day under an exceptionally hot sun.\u201cWe had 194 participants who registered officially for the activity.However, some did not show up and others arrived at the last minute,\u201d commented Karine Morin, coordinator of the annual event.Close to 100 vessels made their way down the river.Of these about 90 were canoes with the balance being made up with kayaks and rabaskas.(PL/LD) a4 Maheu > - svt inc.289, RANG 5, ST-LOUIS-DE-GONZAGUE (450) 3771 420 1-800 465-1420) info@gerard-maheu.«qc.ca Walshaven Hower Show marks 20th year with special features The sun shone down on Friday July 25, welcoming a good crowd to the 20th- anniversary edition of the Walshaven Flower Show in Ormstown.The number of exhibitors dropped by two from last year\u2019s 49, but the total number of entries grew from 359 to 383, and the quality of the blooms and the arrangements was outstanding.Way back in 1984 when the show began, there were 50 exhibitors, seven of whom were still actively taking part Angell.Draw winners The 20th Anniversary Alumni draw was won by Vemnice Angell, while Marlene Scott was the winning New Exhibitor.Other prizes were drawn for and winners were Jeannette Bolduc, Lois McCaig, Eleanor Finlayson, Patricia Chisholm and Sharon Weippert.Nova Rogers judged the arrangements, while Sharon Weippert selected winners among the cut flowers and house plants.this year.Not only This antique lunch box arrangement won in were their flowers the Junior division.on display, they were among the prize-winners.These \u201ccharter exhibitors\u201d are Janet Elliott, Marjorie Finlayson, Irene Hamilton, Wreatha Marshall, Lois McCaig, Jean McClintock and Vernice BE ar vat «0e Er Mais lees DUNDEE 69 FRANCOIS-CLEYN, HUNTINGDON (450)264-5970 Spectators too (Photo: JT) had their chance to select their favorites.Viewers\u2019 Choice awards went to: 1, Irene Hamilton, 2, John Peddie.3, Ruth Graham and 4.[ See Flower Show page 15 | Feeds 2 » Kojast 3, 2083 » The Sreager » THIS AND THAT IN TOWN» | FOR THE NEXT FEW WEEKS - while editor Judith Taylor is on sick leave, Lynne Donovan will be filling in for her on a part-time basis.She will be assisted by her husband, former Gleaner editor and photographer, Phil Norton.You may contact Ms.Donovan at lynne.phil@sympatico.ca.AN EVENING OF COMEDY AND DANCING - will take place on Friday, August 8 at 8:30 pm at the Riverfield Curling Club.Featured will be Ernie Butler\u2019s Comedy Nest.Daniel Betournay will provide live music.Tickets are $15/person and are available from Velda at 825- 2941.PICK TWO CLUBS - and participate in the Monkey Golf Tournament on Saturday, August 9 organized by The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 81, Huntingdon.The tournament and steak supper will be held at the St.Anicet Golf Club.Registration begins at 12:15 p-m.The cost for the golf and the meal is $23.If you just want to take in either the golf or the supper the cost is $13.Advance tickets only are available by Communic-Action held its annual picnic at the Ile Russel Park in Huntingdon on July 24th.Despite the rain, 107 people were served hot dogs and hamburgers under a tent.Many prizes, donated by local businesses, were handed out to the participants.Communi- Action would like to thank everyone who contributed to the success of our picnic.calling 264-4711 or 264-3125.Cut-off date is August 7.FILL YOU PLATE - at the 24th Annual Breakfast organized by the Hemmingford Fire Service on Sunday August 10th from 8am-1pm.As there will be no tent this year, the breakfast will take place at the fire station.Adults: $6 Under 12: $3 (see ad) CHECK OUT THE BARGAINS - on August 9 and 10, 2003, until 4 pm.The Hemmingford Community Library is holding a holding a final moving sale of used and discarded books and magazines in the basement of the Hemmingford Town Hall.The library will reopen in its new premises adjacent to the Recreation Centre on Goyette Street (near the corner of Bourchard St.) later in August.The exact date will be announced shortly.For information call 247-0010.A WORSHIP SERVICE - will be held this Sunday night at 7:30 pm at Brysonville school house 2388, Rte 138, Howick.The theme of the evening will be God can change your life!.It will feature Steve Brooker with music and Pastor Ray Leroux from the Calvary Baptist Church.CROSS THE BORDER - to attend the Annual Variety Show held at the Ellenburg Town Hall Theater in Ellenburg NY.The event taking place on Thursday, August 14 at 7:30 pm is free and will feature the Kingsolver family band.For information call Alan at 594-7448.ANTIQUE SHOP OWNER - Paul St.Amour of Hemmingford reports that Heritage Hemmingford is launching a fundraising campaign to salvage an historical treasure.The old fire station and museum of Gaetan Fortin is for sale and St.Amour reports that an offer is on the table.Therefore, he and others interested in local patrimony want to make a counter offer to keep the collection of memorabilia intact and in town.The goal is to raise $50,000.The meeting is open to the public and will be held tonight, Wednesday, at 7:30 p.m.at the Hemmingford Town Hall.For more information call 247-2682.One of Valley's oldest W.1.groups looks hack on 80 years of service An 80th anniversary offers a chance to pause and reflect.Members of Aubrey- Riverfield Women\u2019s Institute did just that at a July luncheon, as they shared memories gathered over the years.Nine women attended the first organizational meeting on October 17, 1923, and 12 more joined during the first year.Mrs.James Bruce was elected president, and Mrs.Joseph McLeod, secretary-treasurer.Fees were 25 cents, receipts were $23.17.Expenditures of $21.36 left a balance of 1.81.The first County Convention was hosted in Riverfield Church Hall in 1930, with Mrs.Bruce named County president in 1934.She and Mrs.Gordon Easton were delegates to the provincial convention at Macdonald College.The College has always played an important role in Institute work.At first, instructors would visit branches around the province to offer courses; in 1931, Miss McCain conducted a short course in cooking in the Aubrey Curling Club.Hand-crafted articles were displayed at Ormstown Fair and later offered for sale.School Fair work, begun in 1924, continued for many years.The branch distributed vegetable and flower seeds to the children, inspected and judged the gardens, awarding prizes to the winners.Other prizes encouraged youngsters to try public speaking, baking and darning socks.Major excursion Social outings were important, too.In 1924, Aubrey-Riverfield and Howick (the only two Valley branches at the time) took a picnic drive to Heart's Delight Farm, known today as the Miner Farm, at Chazy, NY.This was quite an adventure almost 80 years ago! Hospital beds were purchased for patients to use at home, and the one-room schools at Aubrey and Riverfield were supported in many ways.In 1929 the branch paid for rope to raise the school flags.Public speaking and essay contests were begun.In 1928, essay prizes were awarded to Gertrude McFarlane, Ronald Reddick, Garnet Goundrey; Harvie Reddick, Ruby Allen, and Ross Gruer.In the early years, crates of eggs were shipped regularly to the Salvation Army and Catherine Booth Hospital in Montreal.World War II was a very busy time.Old fur coats were sent to Morgan\u2019s for use by the Navy, and books went to the Huntingdon Army barracks.Schoolchildren helped out, collecting milkweed which was used to make synthetic rubber.\u201cDitty bags\u201d \u201cDitty bags\u201d became familiar words.Articles were collected and socks knitted to make up the parcels.The bags included socks, yarn, candy, needles, thread, boot laces, buttons, band-aids, notepaper, envelopes, toothbrush and paste, shaving cream and a towel.Parcels with letters were sent to local boys, especially at Christmas.Ward Allen, Alan Goundrey and Wallace Gruer were among the recipients.[ See oldest W.1.page 15 ] OISVERTE] 9 VALLEYFIELD Martin Roy Leasing manager 1325 boul.Mgr Langlois Valleytield, boisvertchey@gmcanadacom Tel.: 450-377-8700 oF CL) Eadie TRUCK (PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY i ALAIN RACINE 1» ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGIST Centre de la petite MARIO DUMAS ennee \u2014 Chartered Accountant| [IEEE] Price Bt.Sone £ o Tol: 264-8766 na DESIGN - PLANS - RESTORATION Call The Gleaner for your advertising needs 1445 Route 201, Ormstoun Pos Guemon By appointment y 8 Tol.: 829-3466 Ronde Guenon Tel.: 264-9428 = < INSET : Canadiana Crossword DOLORES Our business is SALES Dr.Michelle Doublet PILON Lecavalier COUDES NOTORY & TITLE ATTORNEY Optemetrie By Bemice Rosella and James Kilner 62 Chatesuguey St., Huntingdon Tel.: 829-3356 70 Chat y Ventisadee Tel.: 264-5336 cauguay, ACROSS \"PF PPT ui HOWICK OFFICE by appointment 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Double S double O cisterns 25 Ad _ 37 School, in St Claude 39 Cowboy attire 41 Resort 43 Route, abbr.3210002-060803-mac Dr, Annie Auclair, Optometrist Pierre Meloche, optician Tuesday: 9 a.m.to 5 p.m.Wednesday: 9 a.m.to 7:30 p.m.Thursday & Friday: 9 a.m.to 5:30 p.m.9 CHURCH ST.BY APPOINTMENT TEL.: 264-3705, 373-7224 TO RENT A SPACE CALL 264-5364 3211243-060803 NOTARY & TITLE ATTORNEY 80) NOTRE DAME ST-RÉMI, QUE.JOL 2L0 (450) 454-4687 FAX: (450) 454-3564 HEMMINGFORD OFFICE TOWN HALL, FRONTIERE ST.THURSDAY ONLY 4:00 TO 9:00 PM.TEL.: 247-3310 \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 NS The Ruane » Rupst 9,.2043 » 3 & Experience a taste of Iroquois history CL RRC.oD aa, lS.Local Girl Guide enjoys visit to Switzerland Kaitlin 2 McDougall with Saskatchewan comrade with Swiss Alps in (Photo: courtesy K.McDougall) background.Last month, I was lucky enough to spend two weeks on a trip of a lifetime in the Swiss Alps.I was one of fourteen girls, aged 14 to 18, and two adults chosen from applicants across the country to represent Canada on a nationally sponsored Girl Guide trip to the World Centre in Adelboden, Switzerland.On July 12th the group met at the Toronto airport and spent a day getting to know each other before our flight the next evening.We arrived in Zurich on the morning of the 14th and had two days to explore the cite Wednesday morning saw our group leaving Zu right and early.We arrived in Adelboden around noon, a small town in German speaking Switzerland, which sits at 1348 meters above sea level.At Our Chalet we met volunteers from several different countries including Poland, Russia and England.Most of the 80 participants for the session were from all over the U.S.although there was a small unit from Saskatchewan.The program offered many different trips and activities to suit the participants.Some of the morc adventurous girls tried their hand at paragliding and canyoning.Others had the opportunity to do several hikes of varying difficulty levels.For one of the hikes, we left in the evening to a chessemaker\u2019s hut in the mountains where we slept for a few hours before getting up in the middle of the night to hike to the peak of the mountain in time to greet the sunrise.Unfortunately, we couldn\u2019t hike the second part because of the weather, but it was quite an experience.There were many day trips as well, including trips to Bern, the capital of Switzerland, and Gruyeres.On a couple of the trips we were able to visit medieval castles, which were quite amazing.The trip to Oeschinensee, a glacial fed lake high up in the mountains was very memorable.The water was freezing but the view was spectacular.We were also lucky enough to spend an afternoon in Germany, in Schwarzwald, the Black Forest.After completing ten days in Adelboden, we left for Zurich and then home on the 26th, bringing with us chocolate, numerous rolls of film and many memories that we shall share with our new friends forever.I encourage anyone who has the opportunity to go on a trip of this kind to apply.You'll cherish the friends you make- through Guiding or Scouting or other groups-and the memories you'll have.(Submitted by Kaitlin McDougall who will be entering grade 11 this fall at CVR) The Tsiionhiakwatha/Droulers archaeological site interpretation center in Saint-Anicet invites the public to mark Sundays on their agenda during the month of August.The site includes a reconstructed 15th century Iroquoian village, the traditional garden, the Kionhekwa exhibit and archaeological garden and is the largest St.Lawrence Iroquoian archaeological site found in Quebec.On Sunday, August 10 you can witness the making of ancient cup and ball games with internationally renowned artist Sylvain Rivard.On August 17, engage yourself in the art of basket weaving in the purest Iroquois tradition.On August 24, awaken your taste buds during a sampling of authentic traditional native foods.Finally, on August 31, Sylvain Rivard returns to create wampum necklaces.Located in Saint-Anicet, you can access the Center via route 132 west and the Cooper side road or the 132 and the Carr side road.For more information Annual tournament supports Huntingdon hospital The annual golf tournament in support of the Huntingdon County Hospital Foundation will take place on Wednesday, August 27 at the St-Anicet golf club.Golfers will be able to choose a departure time between 8amand 1:30 pm for an 18- hole game.Dinner in the club house will follow.The price of a ticket is for both the game and the meal is $100.For those who wish only to play, the cost is $60 which includes a cart.Dinner only is $40.A charitable receipt will be issued to all participants.To enroll please contact Mrs.Lisette Noel at 450-264-6108, local 1301.Proceeds from this year\u2019s tournament will go towards furnishing the exterior balcony built a few years ago to benefit the residents of the Huntingdon County Hospital.Our objective this year is $5,000.HOSPITAL CENTER Super only: HUNTINGDON COUNTY 4 The Huntingdon County Hospital Foundation\u2019s ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT held under the honorary presidency of Mr.Jon Proudfoot.Wednesday, August 27th 2003 Tee-off: between 8 a.m.and 1:30 p.m.St-Anicet Golf Club 690, route 132 Golf and supper : $100 Golf with cart: Receipts for income tax purposes will be issued.Mrs Lisette Noel awaits your call at (450) 264-6108 ext.1301.HUNTINGDON 3210581-060803-m $60 $40 CLASSIC Outdoor Wood Furnace * Total heat for your home, shop, pool, domestic water and more.« Unmatched efficiency and backed by the best warranty in the industry.* Adapts easily to any existing heating system.Eliminate Your Heating Bills New Di Dealership rmaither@rocler.Ww Ww.New president cd Goodbye to Your Heating Bills Our exclusive Ripple Top and Heat Lock Baffle plus New programmable Aquastat System optimizes maximum combustion heat transfer There's No Cleaner, Safer Way to Heat with Wood.™ Ferme Maiview Farm E.& R.Maither 2130 1st Concession, Hinchinbrooke, Quebec (450) 264-6937 / (450) 264-5921 (en français) call 450-264-3030 or toll free at 1-866-690-3030.Huntingdon\u2019s Rotary Club welcomed Byron Jordan (left) as its new president at its July 7 meeting.Among his first official duties was presenting his predecessor, Catherine Gruber, with this plaque commemorating her term in office.(Photol MD) Ask about the new Dual Fuel Option now available! 3211271060803 centralboiler.CANADIAN DAY SUNDAY, AUGUST 10 HAND STAMP DAY SUNDAY, AUGUST 10 RIDE ALL THE RIDES AS OFTEN AS YOU LIKE FROM 11:00 A.M.TO 10:00 P.M.FOR ONLY 5° MATE , br GREATEST ARRAY OF KIDDIE RIDES NEW THIS VEAR: SPECTACULAR TRAPEZE SWING RIDE, CLIFFHANGER, SPINOUT ALSO FEATURING THE FAST MOVING 1001 NACHTS rE: Aho OF AMERICA MID FREE GRANDSTAND AT 2 AND 7 P.M.HOLLYWOOD STUNT SHOW HELLDRIVERS 3212024-060803-m 4 » upst | 8, 2607 » The Glesane rom Tender care eases Rocky's road Since arriving in our new home in Franklin three weeks ago, I have had to seek out medical care on four different occasions.During the first week, I injured my back and ended up with a strep infection - both bi-products of a stressful move, no doubt.On both occasions, I phoned the emergency at the Barrie to check out the situation and was told that the wait would be minimal which is exactly what you want to hear when you are either immobile or in a lot of pain.Although I had forgotten my wallet when I arrived for my first visit, and This time the prognosis was not good; the wee cat was given a 50-50 chance.I was heartbroken, especially for my 6 year old as this was his first pet.Yet I was so impressed with how the vet treated the kitten and me with equal tenderness.He recommended hospital care and then he phoned me himself the next day to provide an update.Rocky was beginning to pick up.He said that the antibiotic was working.1 think that the TLC received by the doctor and staff was also part of the therapy.The suburban community from which I therefore was without my Medicare card, the receptionist opened file for me anyway so that 1 could be seen.I was grateful for her lack of bureaucratic zeal.On the two occasions, I was promptly treated by doctors who acted with both proficiency and concern.When things had calmed down and it was time to make a house a home, we acquired a 6-week old kitten from a local farm that my 6 year old dubbed Rocky.Rocky required the regular veterinary treatment to address ear-mites, worms, etc.l was given an appointment on the day that I called and I was impressed by the vet\u2019s personal approach to her patient.However, within a week of his treatment Rocky\u2019s health went from good to bad to worse.I had a phone conversation with the vet during which he gave some directives.However, when the next day I realized that there was no turn around, I called again and was given an appointment almost immediately.After a near death experience, \u2018Rocky resembles your average curious kitty.moved offered a number of conveniences: stores providing goods of every kind existed in abundance and were mere minutes away.But this same community also suffers from a shortage of doctors.This means that emergency clinics are full and the staff is stressed.The implications for patient care are obvious.My short experience in this community has given me some insight in to how our medical system should work.And it\u2019s because on every occasion that I have been in need, I have not run into a system but have been cared for by men and women who know that at the heart of medical care is not medicine but care and concern for the patient whether they be human or animal.Rocky and 1 are grateful that the doctors know their drugs but we are even more grateful that we were welcomed and treated with care by both receptionists and professional health care workers when we were most in need of their kindness.(LD) (Photo: Phil Norton) As each raffle quilt is completed, work starts on next year's project The 20th annual Walshaven Flower Show on July 25 offered an advance look at the Barrie Memorial Hospital's 2003 Raffle Quilt.Members of the Women\u2019s Auxiliary from Huntingdon quilted the pretty queen- size quilt in the very traditional \u201cDresden Plate\u201d pattern this past winter, and tickets for the raffle are now available.In another corner, the 22 entries in the 16 annual quilt block contest were exhibited.This year\u2019s theme was \u201cMade in Canada\u201d and obviously much thought was put into each block.Entries were divided into four categories and judged on workmanship, color and theme.In the Appliqué section, first-place honors went to Claire Machabee\u2019s Le Huard/Loonie entry; second was Sharon Rember\u2019s RCMP; third: Betty McGerrigle\u2019s Falling Leaves; fourth: Lucy Sekyra\u2019s Canada Goose.The Pieced category had nine entries with Helen Bachelder\u2019s Canadian Log Cabin block winning top spot.Second went to Grace Brown\u2019s Bluenose II; third: Margaret Keddy's Maple Leaves; and fourth, Muriel Brunet\u2019s Maple Leaf.First in the Appliqué/Embroidery category was Gisele Blais\u2019 entry \u201cHarfang des neiges/Snowy Owl\u201d.In second place was Amy Tolhurst\u2019s Brier Curling; and third went to Claudette Rhéaume: Ours polaire blanc/ Polar bear.The fourth category was Landscape where Janet Tremblay\u2019s Beaver Landscape placed first, followed by Sylvia Wilson: Sugaring Time; third was Jean Lawrenc\u2019s Mallard Landscape.Visitors to the Flower Show voted on their own personal quilt block preference.Janet Tremblay\u2019s Beaver Landscape drew the most interest, and Janet received a package of red and white fat quarters of fabric.Thanks to all the participants, there will be another great quilt for raffle next year.The theme for the 2004 Quilt Block Contest will be \u201cSchool Spirit\u201d, so start the juices flowing and let your imaginations loose.(Submitted by Sharon Rember) 66 Chateauguay St., Hébdo Huntingdon, Qc, JOS 1HO \u201comer gic = Tel.: (450) 264-5364 Fax: (450) 264-9521 mu Lé Info@gleaner-source.com GENERAL MANAGER: EDITOR-IN CHIEF: André Castagnier Judith Taylor 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@gleaner-source.com YOUR WEEKLY NEWSPAPER published by THE HUNTINGDON GLEANER (1985) LTEE 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 EDITORIAL STAFF; Patrice Laflamme plaliamme@gleaner-source.com 3210651-060803 er \u20ac: z.Nyse (T WA4S Your | DRNK 101 » GILIHAINITER * »» REOIUX [ 120 years ago ] Auquet 2, 1883 ACADEMY REPAIRS Yesterday afternoon a meeting of ladies was held in the Academy to devise ways and means to aid in its repair.The attendance was large and the feeling unanimous and hearty to see the institution put in first-class order.It was agreed to take the dining hall for the approaching Fair.Collectors were appointed, so that both those in the village outside of it may expect a visit next week to see what they will do towards getting up the dinner.We have no doubt they will in every case get a courteous welcome and a hearty response, for the benefit the Academy has been and will be to this community is fully appreciated.The [ 80 years 890 | August 4, 1943 FENIAN VET DIES Robert Henderson.a grand old man.died at his home on Henderson St.on Sunday evening, August 1, 1943, in his 94th year.In 1866, when the first Fenian raid took place at Trout River, Robert Henderson was one of the Borderers.He was quite proud of having been a soldier in his early life, and rightly so.Had the Huntingdon Borderers not faced the Fenians as though a living shield of Canada, any successes the Fenians might have gained would more than likely have seen tens of thousands of Fenians mobilize in the USA and march on Montreal.The Fenians were repulsed in 1866 and 70, and in this feat Robert [ 30 years ago ] July 25 & August 8, 1073 C.L.S.C.SETS UP SHOP A team of workers for a Local Community Service Centre has set up office at 64 Chateauguay St.in the O\u2019Connor Building, in Huntingdon.The workers.job is to plan and program a .centre for the \u201cnew\u201d county of Huntingdon.The kinds of services in the CLSC will depend on the needs of the people in the area.Information will be collected from questionnaires sent to the public.large meetings to be held in each repairs that are being made.are really indispensable to the maintenance of the institution.those at a distance who wish to help.can send their contributions in to the Secretary.HO SIDEWALK A movem on foot here to build à sidewalk between the village and the railway station.At present, during wet weather, those who undertake to walk between these two points are obliged to do so, most of the way, thru (sic) mud and long wet grass - a very undesirable state of things.The distance is about ten acres.And it is roughly estimated that fully $400 will be required to defray the expense of building.Already, quite a number of volunteer subscriptions have been offered and accepted.Henderson played his part.THE EAGLE HAS LANDED An American visitor who apparently crossed the border without passport or passing the Customs officers entered Canada during the past week and staged a couple of robberies.on (the Cunningham) farm about one mile north of Huntingdon.(I)t happens to bc a large American eagle.caught in the act of stealing a chicken.(Earlier) two small pigs had disappeared.This eagle is about four feet in height, has a wingspread of approximately seven feet and weights about twenty pounds.It\u2019s talons (sic) are about the size of a man\u2019s hand.with vicious-looking hooks.Many people have paid a visit to the Cunningham farm to see this monster of the air.community in both English and French; and meetings with already existing services.HOSPITAL COSTS The architects of the proposed new Huntingdon County Hospital are negotiating with the lowest tenderer for the project to see if cost estimates can be reduced.The Quebec Order-in-Council authorizing the building set the outside cost limit at $600,000.The lower of two tenders received was for $792,800, or $192,800 more than the approved cost.The hospital hopes the cost can be reduced to around $650,000.264-5364 cou THO GlOANOF for your advertising needs mes 4 \u2014 ee \u2014 MN Litdudd s dinhen, vind 5 à 3 = = Lo._ _ .J ] j ix \u2018 Lim for Best Selection.ar ae! Same features as the SE Wagon, plus: © All-speed traction control * Heated seats Heated mirrors ® 2.0L 130-hp Zetec engine * Power windows * Speed control * Tilt/telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel ® 16\" aluminum wheels ® Tachometer ® Fog lamps ® Sport bucket seats LX Sedan Same features as the LX Sedan, plus: ¢ Air conditioning * AM/FM stereo ¢ 2.0L 110-hp engine \u20ac 5-speed manual transmission with CD player Power door locks with remote keyless entry e Floor console * SecuriLock™ anti-theft system 60/40-split rear seatbacks ¢ Height adjustable with driver armrest ¢ Rear window wiper/washer © Cargo area cover driver seat ¢ AM/FM stereo ¢ Battery Saver ¢ 4-wheel independent suspension e Front and rear floor mats * 2 mirrors ¢ Front floor mats 80-06 210 Built for life in Canada Models shown are for illustration purposes only.*Security deposit (ZX5 and SE Wagon: $275; LX Sedan: $225), down payment of $1,903 and first monthly payment required.Cost of $0,08 per kilometre after 80,000 kilometres and other conditions apply.Dealers may lease for less.The monthly payment advertised includes a taxable rebate from the manufacturer of $1,000.\u20180% purchase financing applies on most new in-stock 2003 Ford Focus (except the SVT model).\u2018Taxes are calculated on the full purchase or lsase price before the discount is applied.These offers apply to retail customers on approved credit of Ford Credit.Thess offers may not be combined with any other offer, with the exception of the Graduates Recognition Program to which some conditions apply.License, insurance, applicable taxes and costs of publication at the Register of personal and movable real rights extra.These limited time offers apply only to available vehicies in stock and may be cancelled at any time without prior notice.See your Ford dealer for details. 6» August 0, 2006 » The: Bloaner Annual service recognizes contribution of peacekeepkers Every year on August 9th a service is held on United Nations Peacekeepers Day to commemorate those who lost their life during a United Nations conflict.The annual service will be held at the cenotaph in Hemmingford at 10:45 am.Veterans and members are requested to gather at the Legion Hall at 10:30 am in uniform.Guests, families and friends are more than welcome.Refreshments will be served after the ceremony.This year, a special tribute will be observed to honour the 50th Anniversary of the end of the Korean conflict.On June 25, 1950 the forces of North Korea crossed the 38th Parallel into the Republic of Korea.This marked the beginning of hostilities, which were to rage for three full years and more.This was the first open act of aggression since the establishment of the United Nations Organization and its actions were of great significance for its prestige and credibility-in fact for its very future.The invasion was declared a breach of the peace, and 16 member nations joined forces to resist the aggression.Canada\u2019s contribution, exceeded only by that of the United States and Great Britain, demonstrated her willingness to uphold the United Nations\u2019 ideals and to take up arms in support of peace and freedom.In all, 26,701 Canadians served in the Korean War and another 7,000 served in the theatre between the cease-fire and the end of 1955.The names of 516 Canadian dead are inscribed in the Korea Book of Remembrance.Canadian Participation in these hostilities marked a break with traditional policy.It was the beginning of a new era of involvement in world affairs which saw Canadian troops deployed around the world in truce teams, peace commissions and emergency forces.A new page in Canada\u2019s proud military history was written.On July 27, 1953 the Korea Armistice Agreement was signed at Panmunjon, ending three years of fighting.The truce which followed, was an uneasy truce and Korea remained a divided country.Yet the United Nations\u2019 intervention in Korea was a move of incalculable significance.For the first time in history an international organization had intervened effectively with a multinational force to stem aggression.The United Nations emerged from the crisis with enhanced prestige.Although the Canadian contribution was but a small portion of the total UN effort, it was nevertheless considerable.Canada made a larger contribution in proportion to her population than most of the nations, which provided troops for the international force.It also marked a new stage in Canada\u2019s development as a nation.Canadian action in Korea was followed by other peacekeeping operations, which have seen Canadian troops deployed around the world in new efforts to promote international freedom and maintain world peace.(Submitted by Karl Kramell, Chairman of Ceremonies, Legion Branch # 244).Birth and Deaths Card of Thanks, In Memoriams, Engagements RENAUD, Normand - In Huntingdon on July 29, 2003 passed away Mr.Normand Renaud, aged 78 years.Beloved husband of Mary McGowan.He leaves to mourn his daughter Suzanne (Gary Deme) and his son Richard (Linda Coté), his grandchildren Jeremy, Justin, Benjamin, Sarah, Joshua and Danielle, his brother Georges (Gladys Tannahill) and his sister Fernande Derepentigny and many relatives and friends.Visitation was held at Rodrigue Montpetit & Fils Funeral Home, Thursday, July 31 and Friday, August 1.Funeral service was held at St-Joseph\u2019s Church, Huntingdon on Friday, August 1 at 11 a.m.Burial St-Joseph Cemetery, Huntingdon.Donations to the Barrie Memorial Hospital, Ormstown or to the Huntingdon County Hospital would be appreciated by the family.WHYTE, Robert Armour - In Huntingdon on Wednesday, July 30, 2003, at the age of 85 passed away Mr.Robert Armour Whyte.Beloved husband of Mary (Flynn).Devoted father of Stanley (Nicole Freeman) and Marion.Cherished grandfather of Rowan and Aidan Whyte, Sadie Rankin, and Charlotte Leslie.Twin brother of Jennie Rember and brother-in-law of Elsie Whyte, Clare and Warren Starr, Myles Flynn, and Ann and Roger Brewer.Predeceased by his parents James and Eva, brothers Grant and Glen, and brothers and sisters-in-law Mary Whyte, Ivan Rember, and Paul Flynn.Loved by many nieces, nephews, and friends.Resting at Kelly Funeral Home, 19 Lake St., Huntingdon.Visitation Friday, August | from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.also Saturday, August 2 from 10 am.Funeral from St-Andrew\u2019s Presbyterian Church, Huntingdon, Saturday, August 2, 2003 at 11 am.Donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.Imprimerie CYAN 4 inc.COM AN BAR ŒUDES - 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Sunday night church service at 7:30 p.mat Brysonville school house 2388, Rte 138, Howick Featuring Steve Brooker with music and Pastor Ray Leroux from Calvary Baptist Church 3211441-060803 : 0 CHATEAUGUAY, HUNTINGDON - 264-5364 8» August 0, 2003 » Tho Glasser Hemmingford provincial tourney draws raves and 2600 spectators While Baseball Hemmingford raised eyebrows in January by winning its bid to host the 2003 Little League Minor (9-10 years) Provincial Championships, the only doubts remaining after the hugely successful event closed last Sunday are about ever doing it again.Some participants, such as Villeray\u2019s director Denis Cusson, ventured the idea that Hemmingford should become the perpetual host of the yearly tournament, which draws some 20 teams and 250 players and coaches to a double-elimination format, but organizer Mike Houle is not so certain.\u201cWe're extremely satisfied, of course,\u201d said Houle, president of Baseball Hemmingford.\u201cBut we only did so well because of a huge outpouring of help from dozens of volunteers and both our councils.And still, getting it all together took weeks of work.\u201d \u201cTell you what, we'll think of hosting it again when Youppi buys a house here.\u201d The tournament, won by NDG and St.Lazare in the championship and participation pools respectively, took place over two three-day weekends and drew 2,825 fans.Hemmingford\u2019s municipal and township councils arranged for a new backstop, two fields, and beautification of the Rec Centre.Other major contributions came from Caisse Desjardins and Enderle Orchards, which provided free and very popular apples for all players and fans.The huge community support was perhaps most evident on the final Sunday, when an hour-long downpour turned the field into a quagmire and the schedule topsy-turvy.\u201cTeams were ready to go home; parents said they wouldn\u2019t let their kids play in that,\u201d recounted organizer Lewis Bernstein.\u201cWe vowed to get the field ready, but nobody believed we could.\u201d Before long - as dozens of volunteers were busy with spades, squeegees, lawn tractors, sawdust, and four-wheelers - players, umpires and parents came out of the stands to lend countless hands to the effort.\u201cWe turned the music up loud and got it done in 75 minutes,\u201d smiled Bernstein.\u201cI swear it became a bit like a baseball Woodstock.\u201d Among the 250 people lining the fences, who came for a play-off and instead cheered a water-off, NDG parent Sam Fisher marveled that \u201csuch a thing would never happen in the city.We'd get one parks employee with a broom.He\u2019d go to supper; then home.This game would be delayed 10 days.\u201d Verdun umpire Wayne Quesnel, recruited to assist local umpire Claude Rougeau, was equally effusive.\u201cI've done probably two hundred and twenty tournaments,\u201d he said, \u201cand this is the friendliest and best-organized I've ever seen.\u201d St.Lazare\u2019s baseball director David St.James, meanwhile, faxed Little League headquarters to congratulate Hemmingford for a tournament \u201cwhere even the losers went home happy.\u201d That certainly held true for the pair of local tournament entrants, two combined Ormstown/Hemmingford teams which won two and lost two in the \u201cA\u201d pool and lost both tilts in the Participation Section.\u201cWe wouldn\u2019t even have entered a \u201cB\u201d team if we hadn\u2019t been hosting,\u201d said assistant coach Bonnie Lussier, \u201cBut it was a great experience for the kids.It can only make them better.\u201d Coach Daniel Lepage of the \u201cA\u201d team, meanwhile, took great pride in his team\u2019s wins: 3-2 win over Chateauguay and 9-7 over St.Constant.\u201cOur only losses were against the eventual finalists,\u201d he pointed out, \u201cWe're definitely catching up to the big boys.We'll be ready next year.\u201d Even if chances are very good that theyill have to travel elsewhere.\u201cNo, the tournament won\u2019t be here; we're taking a year off,\u201d laughed Bernstein.\u201cUnless maybe the Expos need a new permanent home, too.\u201d Contribute by Basil Bahl Triple Play! Respectively, Hemmingford and Townships mayors Drew Somerville (left), Karl Kremmel (center), and Alain Fortin Foundation director Pat Tobin (right) throw out simultaneous first wild pitches at the opener of Baseball Hemmingford\u2019s hugely successful Little League baseball tournament last week.Answer to today's puzzle 3210003-060803-mac ly -Dou Dar S® Huntingdon Presents i ud Saturda Cre ev we ew Ormstown Saracens Rughy Update The Ormstown Saracens Rugby Club had two league games on Saturday August 2nd.The Ormstown Men traveled to play the St-Lambert Locks in Montreal at 1 pm.The score was 45-13 in favour of the St.Lambert team.The game marked the first loss suffered by the men\u2019s team this season, making their record 6-1.Joey Gagnon and Coach Mike Helm had 1 try each, while Trevor Lane had a penalty kick.This might be a good wakeup call for the team as they have been coasting through easier competition and seemed rather flat footed and unprepared when they came up against a solid St.Lambert Locks team.The Ormstown Women played at home against rivals Les Braves from Trois-Rivieres.The ladies played excellent defense once they had taken the lead keeping the bigger and more experienced Trois- Riviere forwards out of the end zone.There was no scoring in the second half, although Trois-Rivieres threatened on many occasions.The final score was 10-5.Josianne Riendeau coming up from fullback, had the two trys.With this win the Lady Saracens finish the regular season with a 5-3 record, plac- Art Show ln d'den Artist Jeanne Hart took advantage of Huntingdon\u2019s historic Grove Hall to provide an ideal venue for the exhibit of about 50 of her paintings on the weekend of June 20.Hart, a native of Huntingdon now living in the Eastern Townships, included among the works on show a painting which won first prize at a major show in Lotbinière last year.(Photo: PL) Painti shetches & Prints by John Ryan John Ryan 3340 Ridge Road, Huntingdon _ (450 64-2231 ing them third in the Second Division which is made up of 8 teams.The victory assured them home field advantage this weekend in the quarter-finals.Game time and opponent to be determined.This weekend on August 9th the Men play in Town of Mount royal at 1:30 pm, while the Women play in Ormstown at 12 noon.(submitted by S.Sunborg/L Donovan) Week of August 3 to 10, 2003 Aries You are drawn to situations in which you Aries play a pivotal role.Be proud of yourself.Taurus You are now required to take better care of Taurus Yourself.The more serious you are about this responsibility, the better off you will be.Don't doubt it! Gemini Your relationships are taking a lot of your Gemini time these days.You want things to be fair for everyane concerned and you are constantly looking for ways to improve your life.Cancer You want to be very close to those you love Cancer and are very susceptible to loneliness.You are also very conscious of your responsibilities to those around you.Mars\u2019 influence is making you think long and hard about what you need to do to bring more balance into your life.Make great efforts over the next week not to argue with others.Virgo Your career is at a pivotal point right now.You are very sensitive to everything that's going on around you and you feel a strong need to express your feelings.Virgo Libra You need to have more confidence in yourself.You are capable of achieving great things, particularly when it comes to your work.Libra Scorpio This is the perfect time to get closer to the Scorpio ONE you love.Don't hesitate to make the first move«your happiness depends on it.Things will turn out wonderfully! © Sagittarius You are drawn to things that force you to Sagittarius recognize your own ambitions.This gives you great inner strength.® Capricorn Your patience will be greatly tested this capricorn week.You have a lot on your plate these days and this will bring great self- fulfillment.Just remember to think about the consequences of your actions.© Aquarius You are scared of making mistakes and this Aquarius iS CAUSING you to hesitate.Don't be afraid to make important decisions.You have everything you need to succeed in your career.& Pisces You'll need to be particularly careful this week, otherwise you might end up getting hurt where the ones you love most are concerned.Don't be tempted by things that won't bring any happiness to your Ife.Pisces ( 3210004-060803 245.1 À 9858 hg Cinange TIES Mn mn SX wlan.As ents \"gle Sum n'a ATTRA TTT Bon nombre d\u2019adeptes du canotage et du kayakisme ont fait fi de la chaleur pour multiplier les coups de rames et d\u2019avirons sur la rivière Châteauguay dimanche dernier.La cinquième édition de cette grande balade champêtre sur la rivière Châteauguay a toutefois regroupé moins de participants que l\u2019année dernière.Le Canot d\u2019Août a réuni près de 200 canoteurs et kayakistes, soit environ 300 de moins que l\u2019an passé.«Nous avions 194 participants qui s'étaient officiellement inscrits pour l\u2019activité.Néanmoins, certains ne se sont pas présentés sur place pour le départ mais par contre, d\u2019autres se sont ajoutés au groupe à la dernière minute», a indiqué Karine Morin, coordonnatrice de cet événement récréo-touristique.Les eaux de la rivière Châteauguay ont donc été prises d\u2019assaut par près d\u2019une centaine d\u2019embarcations durant cette traversée.Entre 85 et 90 canots, kayaks et rabaskas se sont retrouvés à l\u2019eau par une journée ensoleillée et chaude.Sous un soleil de plomb, les participants ont pris le départ près du terrain de soccer d\u2019Ormstown avant de faire une halte au Lieu historique national du Canada de la Bataille-de-la-Châteauguay.Après une pause pour le dîner à l\u2019église presbytérienne Georgetown de Très-Saint- Sacrement, les excursionnistes ont pu entreprendre la dernière portion de cette balade champêtre.Ils ont mis le cap sur la rivière aux Anglais pour atteindre en fin d\u2019après-midi le parc Léveillé de Sainte- Martine.C\u2019est là que tous les participants se sont retrouvés en fin de journée pour récupérer après en avoir ramé un bon coup.Une navette assurait ensuite le retour des participants vers leurs véhicules.Il va sans dire que la chaleur suffocante a donné bien du fil à retordre aux participants qui ont sué à grosses gouttes dimanche dernier.La majorité d\u2019entre eux ont toutefois réussi à compléter le parcours.«Les deux tiers de nos participants ont complété le trajet de 24 km.Les autres Bon nombre d'adeptes du canotage et du kayakisme ont fait fi de la chaleur pour multiplier les coups de rames et d\u2019avirons sur la rivière Châteauguay dimanche dernier.(photo PL.) ont préféré arrêté au Lieu de la Bataille de la Châteauguay», a souligné Mme Morin.Afin de s'assurer de la bonne marche de cet événement de deux jours, une armée de 60 bénévoles a été mise à pied d'oeuvre.Certains ont vu à la prise des inscriptions Gi Le Morcrodi, 6 août 2003 | ou a la remise des repas du midi aux participants, d\u2019autres se sont chargés de distribuer des rafraîchissements et des collations.La jeune chanteuse ontarienne Julia Kater, qui avait pris part au festival «Branches et Racines» d\u2019Ormstown la veille, est venu se produire durant la pause du dîner.Des joueurs de tam-tams et des percussionnistes se sont aussi assuré de l\u2019animation musicale sur les différents points d\u2019arrét des canoteurs et des kayakistes.Quelques élus municipaux et dignitaires étaient présents sur le terrain de l\u2019église presbytérienne Georgetown pour la pause du dîner.Les maires Albert Billette de Très-Saint-Sacrement, Noëlla Daoust de Elgin et Alain Castagnier de Saint-Anicet, les conseillers municipaux Maurice Pilon de Huntingdon et Zorach de Howick le député fédéral de Beauharnois-Salaberry, Serge Marcil, ont pu rencontrer les participants et méme prendre le lunch avec eux.Ce cinquième Canot d\u2019Août attire bien entendu des canoteurs et des kayakistes amateurs du Haut-Saint-Laurent.Mais il y en a de d\u2019autres régions du Québec qui sont venus vivre cette expérience tout à fait unique que celle de voguer en pagayant sur une bonne partie de la rivière Châteauguay.Le comité organisateur a relevé que certains participants provenaient de la Rive-Sud de Montréal et de Laval en grande partie.Il va sans dire que la chaleur suffocante a donné bien du fil à retordre aux participants qui ont sué à grosses gouttes lors de ce Canot d\u2019Août.La majorité d\u2019entre eux ont toutefois réussi à compléter le parcours.(photo PL.) _ 00 pages V,00* 25 ex I \u201c3 TOUT TANS Michel Hohuu Danh Nguyen PHARMACIENS 2 adresses pour mieux vous servir 4, Bri pe.Ormstown 7 jours 21 Lambton, Ormstown 20293 Ouvert 6 j Coupes forestières effectuées dans un boisé près de la rivière LaGuerre La rivière Châteauguay prise d'assaut Lagriculteur Orance Mainville s'élève par près de 200 randonneurs contre une directive Le propriétaire de la ferme Roda de Saint-Anicet, Orance Mainville, s\u2019élève contre une récente directive du ministère de l\u2019Environnement du Québec de remettre en état un milieu humide dont il avait coupé les arbres l\u2019an dernier.Réagissant à un article paru à la mi- juillet dans le journal Le Devoir qui faisait état de la demande du MENVIQ de réhabiliter ce boisé sis non loin de la rivière LaGuerre et de la tourbière du Small Tea Field, le producteur agricole n\u2019en revient pas de cette décision gouvernementale.Selon le quotidien montréalais, la requête fut adressée à la ferme de M.Mainville le 30 juin dernier.La direction régionale de la Montérégie du MEN- VIQ, par la bouche de son directeur général intérimaire, Gérard Cusson, en est arrivée à cette décision après avoir obtenu au cours des derniers mois une expertise de même qu\u2019une cartographie de la zone concernée par le département du patrimoine écologique du Ministère.Lexpertise qui a été produite statuait que les coupes de bois faites l\u2019automne dernier ont été réalisées dans un marécage, un lieu protégé par la Loi sur la qualité de l\u2019environnement.Cette législation exige également l\u2019obtention d\u2019une autorisation dite préalable avant l\u2019altérer le moindrement un cours d\u2019eau ou un milieu humide.A la suite de la découverte de ces coupes sylvicoles en octobre dernier, un expert dépéché par le MENVIQ avait pourtant conclu dans son rapport que ces arbres n\u2019avaient pas été abattus dans un marécage mais bel et bien dans un milieu forestier terrestre.Il avait signalé que la ferme Roda n\u2019avait pas a demander un certificat d\u2019autorisation préalablement aux opérations forestiéres qu\u2019elle voulait effectuer.«Cette décision du Ministère n\u2019a ni queue ni tête.C\u2019est complètement loufoque de sa part de penser que j'ai com- du MENVIQ mis quelque chose d\u2019illégal en coupant ces arbres-là à cet endroit.Je crois avoir agi en toute bonne foi «, a dit M.Mainville lors d\u2019une entrevue accordée au Gleaner/La Source la semaine dernière.Le producteur agricole s\u2019est dit d\u2019autant plus surpris que l\u2019ancien directeur général régional du Ministère pour la Montérégie, Pierre- Hugues Boisvenu, avait pourtant reconnu que les coupes forestières à l\u2019automne 2002 ont été menées en toute légalité.De même, aucun recours juridique n\u2019a été pour l\u2019instant entrepris contre lui et son entreprise à la suite de la découverte de l\u2019abattage de ces arbres par des citoyens de la municipalité.M.Mainville croit dur comme fer que le MENVIQ entretient la confusion et l\u2019incertitude quant à la validité de ces abattages d\u2019arbres pour lesquels il est pointé du doigt.«J\u2019ai comme le sentiment que la direction régionale a opté pour l\u2019ambiguité dans toute cette histoire.Il y a là comme une interprétation abusive de la réglementation du Ministère destinée à me nuire.Cela ressemble vraiment à du dérapage» En lui ordonnant de remettre en état ce milieu humide près de la rivière LaGuerre et de la tourbière du Small Tea Field, M.Mainville croit que le MENVIQ a voulu se plier aux pressions soumises par certains résidents de Saint-Anicet qui l\u2019ont mis dans leur mire.«Le Ministère subit des pressions de toutes sortes de la part de ces personnes.Il reçoit des téléphones à tous les jours à cet effet.Cela ne m\u2019étonne pas», lance-t-il.Pour répliquer a cette décision du MENVIQ, M.Mainville estime que deux solutions s\u2019offrent a lui: adresser une demande d\u2019exploitation de la partie du Small Tea Field qu\u2019il considére comme un pseudo marécage ou remettre en question la délimitation territoriale de ce secteur.Il songe déjà à solliciter une rencontre avec des représentants de la direction montérégienne du Ministère dans les prochains jours pour tenter de réglariser la situation.Le maire André Brunette mis en demeure par Paul DeMartin Patrice Laflamme Le maire de Huntingdon, André Brunette, s\u2019est vu remettre une mise en demeure par Paul DeMartin, un résident de la ville et candidat à l\u2019échevinage en vue des élections municipales du 2 novembre prochain, afin qu\u2019il respecte le droit de parole de ce citoyen lors des séances régulières du conseil de ville.La requête a été transmise directement à M.Brunette lundi dernier par l\u2019entremise de l\u2019avocat de M.DeMartin, Me Alain Longval de la firme Dunton & Mainville, la méme qui, ironie du sort, défend les intérêts juridiques de la Ville.C\u2019est par la voie d\u2019un huissier qui s\u2019est présenté à l\u2019hô- tel-de-ville que le maire a pris connaissance du document légal.Gérard Maheu inc.289, RANG 5, STLOUIS-DE-GONZAGUE > (450) 37 /- 1420 13004651420 Info@gerard-maheu.qe.ca Selon le texte qui lui est adressé, Me Longval somme le maire d'accorder à son client le plein droit de parole lors de la période de questions de chaque réunion du conseil municipal.Si le maire ne se conforme pas à cette demande, «on portera plainte aux autorités compétentes», écrit-il dans la missive.M.DeMartin continue de dire haut et fort qu'il n\u2019apprécie pas du tout le traitement qui lui a été réservé lors des dernières séances mensuelles du conseil de ville.Il a même entrepris de s'adresser au ministère des Affaires municipales pour se plaindre de l\u2019attitude du maire à son égard.C\u2019est lors de la séance du conseil de ville du 7 mai dernier que le torchon s\u2019est mis à brûler entre les deux hommes.Un des premiers à se lever pour interpeller directe- Paul DeMartin (Photos d'archives) [ Suite maire Andre Brunette page 10 ] Mo:lees Feeds DUNDEE 69 FRANÇOIS-CLEYN, HUNTINGDON (450)264-5970 Info@dundee-feeds.qo.ca 321049306080: B29I 23C/ 10 » V-debt: 2009 » La Source ShaEnomTesn D'un foyer à l'autre Service de protection des incendies de Hemmingford Le service de protection des incendies de Hemmingford tiendra son 24e déjeuner annuel le dimanche 10 août 2003 de 8h à 13h à la caserne.Frais d\u2019admission 6$ pour les adultes et 3$ pour les jeunes de moins de douze ans.Compétition de golf à Saint-Anicet La section 81 de la Légion royale canadienne de Huntingdon organise une compétition de golf de type «monkey golf» le samedi 9 août 2003 au club de golf de Saint-Anicet.Les inscriptions seront prises à 12h15.les billets seront vendus à l\u2019avance seulement.Les frais de participation sont de 23$ pour la partie de golf et le souper au steak, de 13$ pour le golf seulement et de 13$ pour le repas uniquement.Pour renseignements: 264-4711 ou 264-3125.Activités du mois d\u2019août au site archéologique Droulers Le site archéologique Droulers /Tsiionhiakwatha de Saint-Anicet propose plusieurs activités durant les week-ends du mois d'août.Le 10 août, il y aura confection de bilboquets avec l'artisan autochtone Sylvain Rivard.Le 17 août, les visiteurs pourront voir de près la fabrication de paniers en frêne de tradition iroquoise.Le 24 août, place à une dégustation de mets amérindiens.Le 31 août, il sera possible d'assister à la confection de colliers de wampun.Il est également possible de visiter le village typique iroquoien de même que l'exposition permanente des artefacts décoûŸerts sur place.Pour plus d'informations sur ces activités: 264-3030.Vente de livres de la bibliothèque communautaire de Hemmingford La bibliothèque communautaire de Hemmingford organise une vente finale de déménagement de livres et de périodiques usagés et épuisés les samedi et dimanche 9 et 10 août 2003 de 10h à 16h au sous-sol de l'hôtel-de-ville de Hemmingford.La date de réouverture de la bibliothèque dans son nouveau bâtiment de la rue Goyette (angle Bouchard) sera annoncée très bientôt.Pour renseignements: (450) 247-0010.Cérémonie du souvenir à Hemmingford La section de Hemmingford de la Légion royale canadienne tiendra le samedi 9 août une cérémonie du souvenir pour les Gardiens de la Paix qui ont servi ou qui servent présentement sous l\u2019égide des Nations-Unies à travers le monde.Le 50e anniversaire de la fin de la guerre de Corée sera aussi commémoré à cette occasion.Cette cérémonie aura lieu au monument dédié aux morts d\u2019Hemmingford à 11h.Elle sera suivie du dépôt d\u2019une couronne à la mémoire de ceux qui sont morts pour la liberté et la démocratie.Bienvenue à tous.Société d\u2019horticulture des Petites rivières du Sud D'ici au 20 août prochain, la Société d'horticulture des petites rivières du Sud est à la recherche d\u2019exposants pour «Septenfleur», un événement qui se tiendra le 13 septembre 2003 à Lacolle.Un avis est donc lancé aux amateurs de plantes, d'oiseaux ou de tout ce qui touche à l'horticulture.Pour s'inscrire ou pour obtenir plus de détails, il faut s'adresser à Nicole au (450) 246-4504, La Fondation du CHRS recherche des vendeurs de billets La Fondation du centre hospitalier régional du Suroit (CHRS) recherche des représentants bénévoles pour mener à bien la vente de billets de tirage jusqu'au 19 octobre.Les bénévoles seront invités à représenter la Fondation dans des points de vente prédéterminés par celle-ci et ils recevront une ristourne sur la vente des billets.Pour se joindre à cette équipe ou pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements, il faut communiquer avec la directrice de l'organisme.Claudia Meloche.au 377-3667.Bruno Latreille se lance en politique municipale ENR Ei Après Paul DeMartin.Serge Poirier et Howard Welburn, c'est au tour de Bruno Latreille de se lancer en politique municipale comme échevin à Huntingdon en vue des élections du 2 novembre prochain.M.Latreille sera candidat comme conseiller municipal au siège numéro 2, lequel est présentement détenu par Maurice Pilon.Il a rencontré The Gleaner/La Source pour faire part de sa décision à la population.S\u2019il a choisi de se mesurer à M.Pilon, ce n'est pas parce que M.Latreille entretient de la ranc'ur ou du mécontentement envers lui.Il ne tient pas non plus à tirer à boulets rouges contre le conseil municipal.«Je me présente face à M.Pilon parce que je demeure dans le même quartier que lui.Je tenais mordicus à siéger dans Bruno Latreille (photo PL.) soulignait la Fête de tous ses residani(e)s & et ses 82 ans ui information, n'hésitez pas à la contacter 4 Résidence l'Anneau d'Or 4) au 373-2922 d Château Romarolle au 377-9898 0660-060803 d le secteur où se trouve ma demeure car c'est là que j'ai grandi et où je connais énormément de gens», estime celui qui est à l'emploi de la compagnie Cleyn & Tinker et qui fait aussi partie du corps de pompiers volontaires de Huntingdon.Le candidat se soucie beaucoup de la propreté de la ville de Huntingdon.Il se préoccupe de la saleté de certaines rues et espaces verts de la municipalité et estime que le conseil municipal doit faire davantage pour bien entretenir la ville.«Je vois encore des rues ou des parcs où franchement, ce n\u2019est pas toujours beau à voir.Il semble qu'à mon avis, la municipalité est capable d\u2019en faire encore plus pour assurer une ville propre et agréable à voir», a-t-il indiqué.Bien qu\u2019il soit un néophyte en matière de politique municipale, M.Latreille s\u2019intéresse beaucoup aux affaires civiques.Depuis quelques mois, il assiste aux séances mensuelles du conseil de ville et prête attention aux moindres faits et gestes des élus.À 35 ans, M.Latreille ne se formalise pas du fait qu\u2019il soit un des plus jeunes candidats pour le grand rendez-vous électoral municipal de novembre prochain.Il croit fortement qu\u2019il faut faire de la place pour la jeunesse au sein du conseil de ville.«Je pense sincèrement que les jeunes doivent se faire entendre par les élus municipaux.Malgré mon jeune âge, je crois pouvoir faire avancer les choses en étant élu», souligne-t-il.À l'instar de MM.DeMartin, Poirier et Welburn, M.Latreille se range derrière Me Stéphane Gendron, l\u2019un des deux aspirants à la mairie de Huntingdon.Mais toute comme les autres candidats à l\u2019échevinage, il a l\u2019intention de mener sa propre campagne, préférant faire avancer seul ses idées devant l\u2019électorat.| Accident mortel pres de Huntingdon L'automobiliste s'est bel et bien suicidé Lautomobiliste qui a péri dans un accident de la route survenu le dimanche 13 juillet dernier en matinée à Godmanchester s\u2019est bel et bien suicidé.C\u2019est ce qu\u2019a confirmé la Sûreté du Québec pour expliquer la nature même de cette tragédie routière.«Après enquête policière, il faut conclure qu\u2019il s\u2019agit bel et bien d\u2019un suicide», a confié au Gleaner/La Source l\u2019agente Ronald McInnis du poste mon- térégien de la SQ.Daniel Guertin, un résident de Valleyfield âgé de 30 ans, a perdu la vie lorsqu\u2019il a perdu la maitrise de sa voiture dans une courbe de la route 138, à quatre kilomètres de Huntingdon.Le véhicule a quitté violemment quitté la chaussée pour aller frapper un poteau d\u2019Hydro-Québec.L\u2019automobile a immédiatement pris feu et le conducteur, qui était seul à bord, n\u2019a eu aucune chance de s'en sortir.Selon M.Mclnnis, le rapport fait par les policiers sur l\u2019accident faisait état que l\u2019automobiliste, pour des raisons inconnues, avait heurté un poteau d\u2019Hydro-Québec avant que le feu ne s'empare de la voiture.Un coroner a été demandé pour tenter de faire la lumiére sur cet accident mortel.(PL) Des experts se penchent sur les eaux souterraines de la rivière Châteauguay Patrice Laflamme Un groupe de scientifiques est présentement en train de mener une étude de caractérisation hydrogéologique du bassin versant de la rivière Châteauguay.Ces chercheurs de la Commission géologique du Canada du ministère fédéral des Ressources naturelles et du ministère de l'Environnement du Québec sont a I'juvre depuis la mi-juin.Ils viennent de débuter un projet de recherche d'envergure sur les eaux souterraines, d'une durée de trois ans.Sclon I'hydrogéologue Miroslav Nastev de la Commission géologique du Canada.les travaux effectués par ces experts contribueront à combler les lacunes en matière de connaissances et à assurer la qualité et la pérennité des caux souterraines.Malgré un usage relativement élevé dans la région il existe peu de données concernant la disponibilité et la qualité de l'eau souterraine.«Environ 30% de la population, soit 30 000 personnes, est alimentée par l'eau souterraine, qui est captée par des puits individuels des 70% des cas», estime l'expert.Ce projet multidisciplinaire fournira aux municipalités régionales de comté de Roussillon, de Beauharnois-Salaberry, des Jardins-de-Napierville et du Haut-Saint- Laurent les données géoscientifiques et hydrogéologiques, les cartes et les bases de données nécessaires pour évaluer ct gérer leurs ressources aquatiques.Les travaux évalueront par le fait même les ressources en eaux souterraines, en termes de quantité et de qualité.«Les lagunes de Mercier et la région de Franklin sont très intéressantes pourle projet».note M.Nastev.Uhydrogéologue considère que cette étude sera la première initiative à soutenir les efforts du MENVIO pour gérer l'eau de façon intégrée dans une perspective de développement durable.tel qu'énoncé dans la politique nationale de l\u2019eau du gouvernement du Québec.Les travaux s'intégrent également dans la foulée du programme sur les caux souterraines de la Commission géologique du Canada.qui vise la cartographie des principaux aquifères du Canada et les travaux de recherche portant sur la dynamique de l\u2019eau souterraine.[ Suite de texte Brunette page 9 | ment M.Brunette pendant la période des questions, M.DeMartin venait à peine de commencer à parler que le premier magistrat a coupé court à ses propos en lui demandant s\u2019il avait une question à poser aux membres du conseil.Le citoyen a voulu reprendre la parole mais s'est fait immédiatement rappelé à l'ordre par le maire qui a mis fin à son intervention.Le maire a alors essayé de faire entendre raison à M.DeMartin en l'enjoignant de nouveau de poser sa question aux élus.Le citoyen a tourné les talons et a quitté la salle du conseil de ville rapidement, sans dire quoi que ce soit.Dans une brève entrevue accordée au Gleaner/La Source.M.De Martin a confié que lc maire Brunette cherche à lui brimer son droit de parole chaque fois qu'il se présente aux réunions du conseil de ville.Pour lui, le premier magistrat pose un geste intolérable dans une société démocratique.«Pour nous, citoyens, le droit de parole est élémentaire et ce que m'efforce de faire comprendre à M.Brunette.Chaque fois.le maire a voulu m'empêcher de m'exprimer mais il v a quand même des limites».a-t-il indique.Appelé à commenter la mise en demeure qui lui est destinée.M.Brunette à simplement indiqué qu'il n'a absolument rien à cacher et qu'il n'a pas a couper la parole à M.DeMartin aux assemblées du conseil de ville.«Je ne l'ai jamais empêché (M.DeMartin) de se lever pour parler.Encore unc fois.il essaie de me faire mal paraitre en affirmant que je lui brimais son droit de parole et c'est faux.J'ai même des témoins pour confirmer ce que j'avance», clame le maire.M.Brunette rappelle que le droit pour les citoyens de s'adresser aux élus municipaux est prévu lors de la période de questions de toute séance régulière du conseil, tel que reconnu par la Loi québécoise sur les cités et villes.Un banc, un fauteuil et une chaise longue à la mer Le Haut Saint-Laurent a été durement frappé par un orage qui a éclaté dimanche en fin de journée.Dans plusieurs municipalités Dame Nature s\u2019est particulièrement déchaînée en provoquant des coupures de courant électrique et causant bien des dommages matériels notamment des bris de certains arbres.À Saint-Anicet, les rafales de vent ont eu tôt fait de causer des soucis à certains résidents.Derrière la maison de la conseillère municipale Nicole Lecours et celle de sa voisine, un banc, un fauteuil et une chaise longue se sont retrouvés profondément dans les eaux du lac Saint-François durant une couple d\u2019heures et ce n\u2019est qu\u2019en soirée que l\u2019échevin, son co-locataire et des voisins ont mis la main à la pâte pour les retrouver et les ramener à la terre ferme.(photo PL.) Ea El: Exaspérés d\u2019être la cible d\u2019attaques de la part des élus municipaux et des médias concernant la contamination des eaux du lac Saint-François, à la hauteur de la rivière LaGuerre, des agriculteurs de Saint- Anicet ont fait effectuer des analyses plus poussées sur l\u2019origine des coliformes fécaux contenus dans quatre zones aquatiques stratégiques de la localité.Ces expertises ont été menées à l\u2019embouchure de la rivière La Guerre, plus précisément à l\u2019intérieur des terres, dans le cours d\u2019eau Leblanc de même que dans le fond et dans le milieu de la baie de Saint-Anicet, alors qu\u2019il n\u2019y a pas d\u2019opérations de pompage de la rivière La Guerrre.Les résultats de ces expertises effectuées en juillet dernier ont révélé que dans la rivière LaGuerre, la contamination des eaux est d\u2019origine faunique et non de provenance d\u2019un élevage bovin.Dans le cours d\u2019eau Leblanc, la pollution est à 60% de source humaine tandis que dans la baie de St-Anicet, la cause est humaine dans une proportion de 100%.Ces données, assurent les agriculteurs, sont d\u2019une précision de 100%.«Les résultats sont éloquents», souligne Sylvain Gascon, un des producteurs agricoles anicetois qui ont commandé ces tests.«L'objectif de cette opération était de faire l\u2019analyse de l\u2019ADN des coliformes fécaux pour connaître l\u2019origine de ces fameuses bibites humaines ou animales ou d\u2019origine bovine dans ces endroits, vu que la très grande majorité des élevages sont des troupeaux laitiers et des bovins de boucheries», note M.Gascon.Comme ils estimaient hors de prix le coût des tests ADN, les producteurs se sont vu proposer par une firme spécialisée de mener des analyses similaires reposant sur le principe de l\u2019étude de la flore bactérienne pour identifier deux sources de contamination: une d\u2019origine bovine et une autre d\u2019origine humaine.Les représentants de la firme qui a effectué ces analyses ont fait part de leurs conclusions lors d\u2019une rencontre avec des agriculteurs du bassin de la rivière LaGuerre mercredi soir dernier.Selon M.Gascon, ces analyses ne sont que le prélude à une série d\u2019autres du même genre qui pourraient être réalisés ultérieurement.«II y aura peut-être d\u2019autres analyses plus poussées et des actions seront entreprises pour publier ces résultats et forcer la rétractation des campagnes d\u2019accusation publique contre les agriculteurs», ajoute M.Gascon.Lagriculteur est d\u2019avis que ces données constituent une preuve que les producteurs agricoles font leur part pour préserver le plus possible la qualité de l\u2019environnement, tant au niveau du sol que des eaux.«Nous avons maintenant les preuves en main que nos pratiques agroenvironnementales sont efficaces, que nos actions pour réduire la pollution d\u2019origine agricoles ont porté fruit.Et qu\u2019il est temps que les principaux responsables de la pollution bactériologique soient pointés du doigt, qu\u2019ils entreprennent une vraie prise de conscience et que le problème soit réglé à la source», indique-t-il.Pour ce groupe de producteurs, ces résultats ne manqueront pas de clouer le bec aux représentants de l\u2019association de la sauvegarde du lac Saint-François ainsi que plusieurs résidents riverains qui, depuis quelques mois, voire quelques années, accusaient les agriculteurs du bassin de la rivière LaGuerre d\u2019être la cause de la pollution bactérienne de ce plan d\u2019eau.Les 50 ans ie J.k.baza et [Peres de Saint-Anicet | [M NETTOYEUR Nettoyage professionnel à la vapeur Tapis, Divans, Auto CU 371-6994 @ uno 3210438-060803 TR [450] 267-8353 Lapierre Lo fopren » $400,300 » 44 CEN em |/SAGEES ®e® 2001 Chrysler Intrepid ES 2001 Chevy Malibu LS 2000 Chrysler Neon LE (2) 1997 Chrysler Sebring LXI 1996 Plymouth Neon 1995 Chrysler Concorde LXI CAMIONS USAGÉS - LL WWE 2002 Chevy Silverado 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab 4X4 Diesel 2000 Jeep TJ Sport 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd 1998 Dodge Caravan 1996 Chevy Lumina APV 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan _ - GARANTIE DU MANUFACTURIER - ASSISTANCE ROUTIÈRE ++ ~~ - RECONDITIONNE ; « SERVICE À TRAVERS L'AMÉRIQUE C.J.KYLE LTEE; RES VENTES » PIECES * SERVICE HUNTINGDON, P QUE.| 212022-060803 \u2018 TEL.: 264-5321 (ax Les vendredi 8 et samedi 9 août La firme J.R.Caza et frères de Saint-Anicet fête cette année ses 50 ans d\u2019existence.Afin de souligner en grand cet anniversaire, les dirigeants ont convié le samedi 12 juillet dernier parents, amis, clients et même les élus municipaux à leur grande fête champêtre annuelle qui se tenait derrière l\u2019établissement.En dépit d\u2019un ciel nuageux et de la température fraîche, les convives ont pu fraterniser autour d\u2019un bon rafraîchissement et se divertir amplement en participer à divers jeux.Ils ont aussi pu visiter un kiosque aménagé sur le site où étaient regroupés des photos relatant les grands moments de la petite histoire de ce commerce établi en 1953.Les dirigeants actuels, Lambert et Bill Caza, se sont vu remettre une magnifique plaque honorifique marquant le cinquantenaire de cette entreprise à caractère familial.Le maire de Saint- Anicet, Alain Castagnier, était de la partie et a rendu hommage à ces deux entrepreneurs pour leur succès en affaires et leur persévérance durant toutes ces années.(photo PL.) CENTRE HOSPITALIER et COMTÉ HUNTINGDON TOURNOI DE GOLF ANNUEL de la Fondation du Centre hospitalier du comté de Huntingdon sous la présidence d\u2019honneur de Mr.Jon Proudfoot Mercredi 27 aout 2003 Départ: entre 8h et 13h30 Club de golf de St-Anicet + 690, route 132 aii $100 $60 $40 HUNTINGDON 3210582-060803-m Golf et souper : Golf et voiturette: Souper seulement: Des reçus de dons seront émis.Madame Lisette Noël attend votre appel au (450) 264-6108 poste 1301.Avec la carte Sears* sur le prix régulier des: * gros appareils ménagers Kenmorer * tracteurs de pelouse et tondeuses à gazon machines à coudre * aspirateurs 2 jours seulement! Des bons rabaisT\u2026 Profitez-en Passez nous voir.achats en magasin seulement! Prix en vigueur dans la limite des stocks.À l'exclusion des articles \u2018Valeur sire\u2019 Sears\u2019, des articles \u2018Sears Essentiels dont le prix se termine par, 97 et des gros appareils ménagers de grandes marques.* Sur approbation de votre crédit 3212021-060803 Catalogue LA Sears dr Pret i HAT LU NUE Huntingdon - Tél.:(450) 264-5366 11» \u20ac 000 00 à Le Véiréé 2, | Environ 250 personnes au colloque «J'Ecris ma Vie 2003» a Valleyfield À A Environ 250 personnes provenant du Québec et de l\u2019Ontario étaient réunise au Club Nautique de Valleyfield pour une rencontre axée sur l\u2019écriture.Le colloque «J\u2019Ecris Ma Vie», placé sous le thème «Culture ou Héritage?» a été animé par Nicole Kerjean, coordonnatrice de la bibliothèque de Saint-Antoine-Abbé.La journée a débuté sur une brève allocution du maire Denis Lapointe et les participants ont été enchantés par les interventions des auteurs et autres invités dont Gérald Côté, éditeur, Louise Côté, auteur, et Yvon Julien, artisan du patrimoine.Un panel formé des auteurs Jean Aelbrecht, Jacqueline Dumas, Ramona Rougerie, Suzanne Houle, Marie-Eliane Wart, et animé par Louis Maxime Dubois, agent de développement culturel et patrimonial de la MRC Le Haut Saint-Laurent, a su captiver les participants.Le clou de la journée fut sans contredit la conférence de Charles Tisseyre, animateur à Radio-Canada et président des Éditions Pierre Tisseyre.M.Tisseyre a séduit son auditoire par sa simplicité et sa disponibilité, autant que par ses propos des plus intéressants.La rencontre s\u2019est terminée sur un tour de ville pour les visiteurs qui le désiraient et par l\u2019assemblée générale pour les membres de l\u2019Association J\u2019Ecris ma Vie.(photo PL.) fi 2 | Opinion du lecteur Le skate-parc a Huntingdon: improvisation de nos élus Le jeudi 3 juillet dernier, les citoyens étaient conviés à une assemblée d\u2019information portant sur l'implantation d\u2019un skate-parc au parc Prince-Arthur de Huntingdon.Le comité était présidé par M.Paul Emile Trépanier, et la conseillère municipale Donna Griffith représentait le conseil de ville.Le projet est excellent en soi et devrait pouvoir se réaliser.Nos jeunes ont besoin de cette infrastructure.Cependant, la présentation m\u2019a laissé l\u2019impression d\u2019une improvisation la plus complète.Premièrement, la municipalité ne contribue d\u2019aucune façon au projet, faute d'argent (et ce malgré un surplus budgétaire en 2002).Deuxièmement, on veut faire appel aux commerçants pour le financement (35 000$ pour le projet total).Troisièment, aucune consultation n\u2019a été menée auprès des citoyens du quartier, ni même auprès des personnes âgées qui perdront éventuellement l\u2019utilisation du parc pour le jeu de pétanque.Quatrièmement, l\u2019échéancier de réalisation n\u2019est pas réaliste, les travaux devant débuter la dernière semaine de juillet et se terminer pour la mi-août.Cinquièment, le maître d'|uvre du projet est une nouvelle association du nom de «Association des parcs de Huntingdon» sans aucune existence légale.Sixièmement, aucune supervision ne sera offerte, ni même un âge minimum, ne serait-ce que pour la sécurité des lieux.À mon avis, il aurait été préférable de consulter les gens concernés par le projet, et d\u2019examiner sérieusement l\u2019utilisation de l\u2019aréna comme endroit lorsque celle-ci est fermée durant la saison estivale.L'infrastructure aurait pu s\u2019y prêter, et ce à moindre coût.Le projet, tel comme il l\u2019est, et sa rapidité de réalisation sans planification budgétaire réaliste est plutôt la marque d\u2019un opportunisme électoral de certains élus.Dommage pour nos jeunes! Stéphane Gendron, Huntingdon DECES RENAUD, Normand - A Huntingdon, le 29 juillet 2003, est décédé M.Normand Renaud a l'âge de 78 ans.Epoux bien-aimé de Mary McGowan.Il laisse dans le deuil sa fille Suzanne (Gary Deme) et son fils Richard (Linda Coté), ses petits-enfants Jeremy, Justin, Benjamin, Sarah, Joshua et Danielle, son frère Georges (Gladys Tannahill) et sa soeur Fernande Derepentigny et plusieurs parents et amis.Les visites ont eu lieu au salon funéraire Rodrigue Montpetit & Fils Inc., jeudi 31 juillet et vendredi ler août.Les funérailles ont eu lieu en I\u2019Eglise St-Joseph, Huntingdon vendredi ler août à 11h00.Inhumation au cimetière St-Joseph, Huntingdon.Dons à l\u2019Hôpital Barrie Memorial d'Ormstown ou à l\u2019Hôpital de Comté de Huntingdon seraient appréciés par la famille.REMERCIEMENTS Suite au décès de Mercédès D'Aoust survenu le 23 juin dernier à l\u2019âge de 82 ans, ses soeurs, Alberte et Huguette, ainsi que son frère, Jean- Claudius, tiennent à remercier toutes les personnes qui ont témoigné leur sympathie.Votre appui a été très apprécié.De plus, sincères remerciements au Dr.Raymond Lemieux, ainsi qu\u2019à ceux et celles, qui, tant à la maison qu\u2019à l'Hôpital de Huntingdon, ont prodigué, a Mercédes, d\u2019excellents soins.Que chacun considère ces remerciements comme personnels.Rodrigue Montpetit & Fils Salon funéraire Pré-arrangement-incinération Jacques Montpetit, propriétaire él.: 264-5331 - 170 Châteauguay, Huntingdon m4 3210518-060803 \u201cSLA ANA mao me AA So AL momen ah