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[" py Nod FWD QUEBEC (Qué.tus rug fee M long) 2 - Ju FOR 970 ; \u201cly 5 SOA 920 Te \u2018Que, emg ts 1 Fer O1 3 Famili rix 3 lrg Que 8 8 Havelock mayor wii serve Iwo years 83 MRC's first-gver woman prefect For the first time since its formation, the Haut-St-Laurent MRC has named a female prefect to preside over the 13 member Council of Mayors for the next two years.Jeannine Giroux-Lavallée was _ acclaimed to the position by her colleagues on Wednesday Nov.26, moving up a step from her former job of Vice-prefect which she has occupied several times in the past 11 years.She succeeds Hinchinbrooke\u2019s Donald Frier, who served as prefect for just one year.There was no need to hold a vote, as no one chose to oppose the Havelock mayor.Huntingdon mayor Stéphane Gendron, elected only last month, considered pouting his name forward but decided against it, and Mme.Giroux- Lavallée received unanimous support form the other 12 mayors.Good teachers Following her acclamation, she was quick to thank the other Council members and to pay special tribute to her predecessor.\u201cIt won\u2019t be easy to replace Donald, a man who is known for his fairness to May rt TO rng t pln »364 aires |.IFANER \u2018Tis what season?*Lucai area > Michel Hohuu = Danh Nguyen PHARMACISTS 4, Bridge Street, Ormétown 21 Lambton, \u2018Ormstown Nseyn te pA pie Is it late autumn or early winter?Mother Nature displayed her own holiday ornaments in this Franklin orchard where Cortland apples have been left to be picked for ice cider.Freezing and drying creates a sweet concentrate that is squeezed out to produce a specialty wine.A few inches of [ $ee Prefect ae J ] snow fell on Covey Hill in early November while the milder microclimate of the Valley vielded only rain.(Photo: Phil Norton) Dreaming of an afterlife for a church Linda McMillan hopes t the Franklin community will pull together to save this 1843 landmark church that her father purchased for an apple warehouse in 1950.(Photo: Phil Norton) NIB [NY Vitres d'autos, 2790 boul.Hébert (Nitro) St-Timothee, 371-3876 223 boul.St-Jean-Baptiste.Chateauguay, Là Phil Norton Linda McMillan hopes to breathe new life into a church that died 78 years ago.The stone shell and 4-pointed steeple of the Congregational Church has been a landmark in Franklin Centre since 1843.Now it\u2019s up for sale and there\u2019s a long list of possibilities for what it could become if a developer or the community can muster up the funds.McMillan called a meeting on November 25 to discuss the building\u2019s future.21 individuals attended at the Franklin School including the MRC\u2019s cultural agent Louis-Maxime Dubois.Another 50 people have been contacted and all but one have been positive about saving the church, says McMillan.Ideas for the church's afterlife include a theatre, tourist welcome center, general store, municipal garage, seniors center, apple museum and restaurant.There have been inquiries from Montreal into renovating it into an art gallery or private home.The property is listed with realtor Steven Latulipe, asking price $140,000.At the meeting art and theatre promoter Mark Bye noted it would cost an equal amount for renovations.He said artists would rather have that kind of money to put toward their work, not for purchasing a building.The Congregational Church is one of 5 churches in the municipality, 4 of which are Protestant denominations located along Route 202 and one Catholic church in the village of St.Antoine Abbe.In a booklet about local church architecture published by the MRC in 1996 the authors conclude: \u201cFranklin Centre is decidedly a place where Protestants gather.\u201d To find out the church\u2019s history, Linda McMillan has called on senior citizens like 93 year-old Winnie Stevenson.She does not recall it being a church, but Ron Livingstone came up with June 1925, the date when it ceased its religious calling.During the 1930's and 40\u2019s it was a thriving business where young women graded apples for area growers.Harry Moneypenny oversaw the operation that used one-bushel boxes.Then Ray McMillan purchased the warehouse and added a larger cement building in the back to handle 20-bushel bins.That part of the building has a very high ceiling with potential for some industrial operation, offices or a unique café.Through the front door of the church one enters a foyer that could be opened as a tourist information kiosk in summer, suggests McMillan.[ See Church page 3 | ad Details in TECHNOL Je Ta be ia Le Le eee 692- www.duromax.com \u2014\u2014 2 » Dedeuber's, 1004s To didanhe » THIS AND THAT IN TOWN» HAVEN'T WE HAD - a great fall this year?Somehow starting December not already tired of shovelling the white stuff and struggling into many layers of clothing makes the whole prospect of the pre- Christmas rush less daunting.ALREADY - we're receiving word of various activities connected, one way or another with the holiday period.IN HUNTINGDON - the Ladies\u2019 Auxiliary of the Huntingdon County Hospital will hold their annual Christmas Bazaar at the hospital this Friday Dec.5 from 11 a.m.to 2 p.m.Home baking, gifts and decorations will be for sale, and visitors can also enjoy a Spaghetti Luncheon before, after or between shopping.All proceeds of the event go toward benefits for the hospital residents.GODMANCHESTER FIREMEN - will hold their annual Christmas Party in the form of a mid-day meal at the Ruines Restaurant at 12 noon on Sunday Dec.14.All retired firemen are welcome to come along and enjoy the get-together with members of the current brigade.IN ORMSTOWN - the indomitable Ruth Graham is once again preparing for delivery of Christmas boxes to under-privi- leged families throughout the Valley from her head-quarters at CVR High School.Once she has handled all the logistical planning, she will need \u201clots of volunteers\u201d to help pack the boxes on the afternoon of Thursday Dec.18.THIS PROJECT - has been going since CVR first opened its doors in 1967, and it is a large-scale effort.Names of recipients are collected from each of the English schools in the Valley, and trucks deliver the boxes to each community.\u201cThere are an average of 10 or 12 families per school who look forward to the extra help at Christmas-time, says Ruth.So turn out on December 18 and lend a hand if you can.IN HUNTINGDON - residents will be asked to donate non-perishable food items for the Christmas baskets provided each year by La Bouffe Additionnelle community kitchen.Local Scouts and Guides along with La Bouffe members will be making their rounds for La Guignoléé on Sunday Dec.7 between 1 and 5 p.m.You are asked to mark the season of giving by greeting the young people with lots of goodies.EACH YEAR - the Huntingdon Al- Anon chapter marks the anniversary of its founding with an open meeting, featuring guest speakers and refreshments for members of the public who would like to learn more about this support group for relatives and friends of alcoholics.THE GROUP HERE - is the only one operating in English between Montreal, Hudson and Greenfield Park.So people from all over the Valley will be warmly welcome on Monday Dec, 8 at 7:30 p.m.at St.John\u2019s Anglican Church, 18 King St.TOMORROW - Thursday Dec.4, the Miner Institute in Chazy NY will host its annual Dairy Day for farmers, veterinarians, dairy nutritionists and other agricultural professionals are invited.Admission is free.Starting at 10 a.m., a total of five speakers will offer the latest information on various facets of dairying.A modestly priced lunch is available and there will be door prizes offered by commercial exhibitors.For more information contact Wanda C.Emerich by phone at (518) 846- 7121, ext.117, or by e-mail at emerich@whminer.com.UNICEF CARDS/CALENDARS - and beautiful agendas are available for sale in Hemmingford at the Hemmingford Library, located at the Recreation Centre, Goyette Street.You may also call Beryl Tovim at (450)247-2686 and she will deliver if you are unable to visit the library.Remember when you send UNICEF cards at Christmas you give joy to the recipient and help a child in need.THERE IS STILL TIME - 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[ Church we net] From the foyer a heavy wooden meat packer\u2019s door opens to the former sanctuary, now with a rough wood finish over insulation with several refrigeration units on the ceiling\u2014 a nice place to be on a hot summer day.The choir loft is now an attic where the remaining one-bushel boxes are stacked, then a ladder to the belfry that would provide a sweeping panorama of the Chateauguay Valley if renovated.McMillan knows of no other Congregational churches operating in Canada today.The oldest stone church is in Quebec City pre-dating this one by a couple decades.A quick Internet search reveals two other Congregational churches in towns named Franklin, one in Connecticut and one in New Hampshire.If the town council discusses the issue of preserving old buildings, property owners and realtors will be cautious in accepting an historic designation because strict regulations may be imposed on how they can renovate it.With all of the divisive issues Franklin has dealt with in recent years Linda Church in Franklin Centre.Insulated walls and refrigeration units were insta McMillan hopes the project of preserving the church could rally people together, French and English, black and white, Catholic and Protestant, old-timers and newcomers.\u201cNo politics, no religion, no color,\u201d she says, \u201cMaybe I'm a dreamer.\u201d Her father died ten years ago and she bought the church from his estate 5 years later.Now her brother John is the owner.Linda and her husband Gary Upton operate the family farm across the street as a Pick-Your-Own apple orchard and sugarbush.\u201cPeople galore\u201d come through Franklin Centre all summer and fall and stop to take pictures and walk around the church, she says.But there are no public services such as toilets in the village.\u201c In Franklin we have no identity; there\u2019s nothing here other than the kiosks in the fall,\u201d she says.The old church is one of the few remaining buildings that makes Franklin Centre a memorable point along the highway and one that symbolizes the firm claim staked on this hillside 160 years ago.tuary of the Congregational (Photo: Phil Norton) increases in Canadian wages.Some things remain the same: FROM THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA CHANGES TO EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE Do your earnings vary from week to week?Do you work part time or have temporary work?Changes to Employment Insurance (El) may benefit you.The Government of Canada is increasing the Small Weeks threshoid to $225.When you qualify for El and we calculate your benefit rate, we will, where possible, ignore weeks where your earnings fall below this level.This change could increase your El benefit.Why is the Government of Canada making this change?These improvements will encourage Canadians to accept workweeks of lesser pay without lowering their Employment Insurance benefit rate on a future claim.The new threshold of $225 for a regular week of work (up from $150) reflects This change makes El more responsive to the needs of Canadian workers.o All insurable hours will still be used for eligibility purposes, even if they are not used to calculate your benefit rate.» You must continue to report all earnings in the weeks you earn theme Earnings allowed while on claim are $50 per week or 26 percent of your weekly benefit rate, whichever is higher.Employers must continue to remit El premiums on every dollar paid and complete Records of Employment.for information on Small Weeks: TTY: 1 Boo 465-7735 © www.hedc-drhc.gc.ca/ei @ 1800 0-Canada (1800 622-6232) ie i Human Resources Developpement des Deve:opment Canadu ressources humaines Canada Canada 3212481-031203-4 [ Prefect me met] one and all,\u201d she said.\u201cI've had some good teachers over the years,\u201d she recalled, \u201cfirst Paul-Maurice Patenaude and then Donald Frier.I've watched how they handled the job over the years, and I've learned an awful lot.\u201d The new Prefect then moved on to ask for the support of her colleagues during her term of office.\u201cI\u2019m asking each and every one of you to help, and if I do a good job, it will be thanks to all of you.Each of you has areas of strength which 1 will be calling upon, and working together, we should make a great team!\u201d Each mayor then spoke briefly, welcoming the new Prefect and also showing their appreciation for Donald Frier.The Glossor » Bocember 3, 2002 » 3 \u201cIts been a pleasure working with you, Donald.What you have done for the MRC and for Hinchinbrooke is both admirable and much appreciated by everyone,\u201d said Ormstown\u2019s John McCaig.Godmanchester mayor Pierre Poirier said, \u201cJeannine, you have worked hard in recent years and l\u2019m convinced you will achieve good things in your new position.\u201d For Jeannine Giroux-Lavallée, the fact of being a woman may lead her to take a slightly different approach on some issues.\u201cI may be more attentive to detail, such as presentation of written reports during meetings by MRC representatives, but I don\u2019t expect to make any major changes,\u201d she said.(PLT) pr.ap.New MRC Prefect Jeannine Giroux-Lavallée received warm congratulations from her predecessor Donald Frier of Hinchinbrooke following her acclamation to the post.C OC QQ CC QC QC QC CC CCR CA CA CSA AN AA GA NAN AA © UE UE «EE AJ AJ AE + QC QC WE BUY OLD CARDS OFE HOCKEY BASEBALL BATMANE FOOTBALL ELVIS ETC.(between 1910-80) EE are Ask for Alain Quenneville (we can go meet you) (Photo: PL) 'OCCTCTCCOCQ UE JE QUE QUE QC QQ QO QC A Leth hs eR RRS RR FURNITURE Ne 24 Mgr David Tel.:264-3028 Huntingdon \u2014.00.A.A:#%A:#rAäàs;:déAetH5#æëApA0404400A0040#060A40e400000W200#0-0W:06WV0U00000.DUMO Available ob at warehouse © prices © 3211666-031203-4 \u2014 ¥ » baler 3; 2003 » THY Moondr BEATIN 3 INNOGENGE LOST It was brought to our attention that this week\u2019s paper contains an advertisement from a Valleyfield retailer looking for old hockey and baseball cards, a commodity for which it seems there is a never-ending demand.We understand that E-Bay is a prime buying and selling tool for enthusiasts collecting this type of memorabilia, and occasionally, old sports card collections have been assessed as worth many thousands of dollars on television\u2019s Antiques Roadshow.For those of us whose personal history goes back more than a half-century, sports-card-mania is nothing new.The only things that have really changed in recent years are first, the fact that adults are now right in there with youngsters bidding for the rarest and most-prized players of the past; and second - need we say it - the prices some cards command.We haven't done the math, but we\u2019re pretty darn sure that prices have increased far beyond the inflation rate over the years.Hockey cards, as we recall, used to come as a freebie along with two-cent packages of bubble gum.They were traded with abandon, and without too much concern for keeping them pristine and spotless.The enthusiasm of collectors is still there, although today\u2019s tendency to rate everything in terms of market value seems to have taken away some of the innocence of the small boys who couldn't wait to unwrap their \u201cplayers of the week\u201d along with their bubble gum.JT) FROM Eg @ | EAN ARCHIVES [ 120 year's ago ] November 29, 1883 NEW BUSINESS A project has been started in the village to establish an organ factory, with a capital of $30,000 in $100 shares.The list has been prepared and already an encouraging amount of stack has been taken.The name is to be \u201cThe Huntingdon Organ Company\u201d.OOPS! On Friday afternoon, while the new Leffel wheel was being lowered into place in Boyd & Co.\u2019s new machine shop, the chain gave way, when it fell a total of six feet.As it weighs over 2 1/2 tons, the crash may be imagined.The outer frame was injured and may take some time to repair.More serious than the breakage is the delay caused in letting in the water.BAD BEHAVIOR (Letter) On Friday evening.the young ladies of the Presbyterian Church, Valleyfield, gave an entertainment.but.those who wanted to listen to the music and singing were unable to do so, from the disorderly conduct of numerous small boys and particularly of two grown-up young men.one.a native of this district, hitherto very orderly.Perhaps bicycle riding has had a deleterious effect on the good manners of this particular young man.[00 year's age | Docember 1, 104 \u201cVICTORY FAIR\u201d Beauharnois District Livestock Breeders Association (Ormstown Show) held its annual meeting.Upwards of 25 shareholders were present.No show being held in 1943 and little likelihood of one being held in 1944, meant there was little to be done at the meeting.If the war should come to a sudden ending, then a \u201cVictory Fair\u201d should be held.GARBAGE COLLECTION The gathering of garbage, ashes, cans and broken glass etc.that accumulates [ 30 year's ag0 | December 5, 1673 RENAMING STREET Huntingdon Town Council is going to look into the possibility of renaming Cemetery Street after the late François Cleyn and call it \u201cF.Cleyn Street\u201d.Alderman Normand Nadeau was empowered at Monday night\u2019s council meeting to inquire of residents of Cemetery Street as to whether there would be any objections to such a change in the street\u2019s name.STARTING YOUNG Either you have it or you don\u2019t, and Stephen Borland, 15, of the Island Road Ormstown must have it.An eye for judg- daily about homes and business places is always a problem for the occupants.In recent years Huntingdon has had a service provided, first by A.C.H.Picard and in the past year or two by Lawrence Riel.In this issue appears a notice from Mr.Riel stating he is giving up this service.Armand Picard is going g to provide a service, charging each householder $2 for a year\u2019s service, payable in advance.He plans to gather garbage twice a week.The garbage is to placed on the roadside and be free of all substances that cannot be fed to hogs.Other types of refuse will be gathered on another day of the week.ing good calves, that is, and a flair for studying bloodlines which has enabled him to make a handsome profit on a Jersey calf which he bought when it was a day old.At the Jersey Sale of the Stars, held in Toronto at the beginning of the Royal Winter Fair, Stephen\u2019s Senior Yearling Jersey, Brampton Noble Bas Aim was sold.for a whopping $1,000.Stephen had bought her the day she was born for $200.two years ago.GOOD OLD DAYS (Rockburn local history).If the sermon occupied less than an hour, or perhaps an hour and a quarter, the preacher was not deemed to have adequately expounded his chosen subject.The( L neral nager: Las * André Castagnier He b d 08 acastagnier@gleaner-source.com Montérégiens La forcé d'un beau Nicole Jacob Sytvie Saumier pub@gieaner-source.com PCO OUEST Journalists: 243-C Boul.d'Anjou Judith Taylor Châteauguay, Qc faylor@gleaner-source.com J6J 2R3 Patrice Laflamme (450)699-0566 plaflamme@gieaner-source.com So cna pe Liz ENett $t-Joan-twr-Richeliew, Qc Martin Daoust J38 804 ' info@gleaner-source.com (514) 856-7848 Publication Mail Registration no: 08070 We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada, through the Publications Assistance Program (PAP), toward our mailing costs.Canada local: $32.00 outofarea $39.50 United States $37.50u.s.funds $55.00 can.funds 66 Chéteauguay St., Huntingdon, Qc, JOS 1HO R Tel.: (450) 264-5364 - Fax: (450) 264-9521 à.4 info@gleaner-source.com www.gleaner-source.com Published by the Huntingdon Gleaner (1986) Ltée | = @ AJRQ Audit Bureau ef Greulations The Gleaner will publish all comments or news articles of interest under certain conditions: Material must be received at the latest by Friday at 12 p.m.prior to the publication date, preferably by E-mail.We will also accept articles type written and double spaced that include your name, address and phone number.The Gleaner cannot guarantee the publication of all news material received.The Gleaner reserves the right to edit and or clarify the information on the copy received.Qur advertisers are asked to verify the first copy of their ad.The Gleaner will be responsible for one wrong insertion.The reproduction of any ads or news items is prohibited without written authorisation.The opinions published in the Gleaner by the journalists or by the readers one not necessarily those of the management.MUNICIPALITIES Athelstan,Cazaville, Dewittville, Franidin Centre, Hemmingford, Howick, Huntingdon, Lacolle, Ormstown, Ste-Agnes-de-Dundee, St-Anicet, St-Antoine-Abbé, Ste-Barbe, St-Chrysostome, Ste- Martine, St-Louis-de-Gonzague, St-Stanislas-de-Kostka, St-Timothée, Valleyfield.+ 3212666-031203-06 IN THE OLD DAYS MY ELECTRONIC ORGANIZER REMEMBER THE ACCESS usr\u2019 wouD Now ITs Al IN THIS .IF] CAN JUST 03-13-03 __ » = LETTERS =, , Encouragement from B.G.After reading about the recent municipal elections on the Gleaner website, 1 would like to offer my congratulations to the new town administration in Huntingdon.After visiting Huntingdon briefly during the past two summers, I was demoralized by the overall condition of the town.I'm hopeful the new Town Council can turn things around and make Huntingdon once again a place for the residents to be proud to live in, with renewed growth and prosperity.Maurice Legros Maple Ridge, BC.I would like to applaud the speedy response I received over the weekend from councilmen Bruno Latreille and Gordon Duke.Water had backed up into my basement and it being a weekend, I knew the town garage was closed.So I called both councilmen and within minutes Bruno Latreille Credit where Once upon a time, not so very long ago, the citizens of Huntingdon suffered from postal service which was unnecessarily grudging and, in a word, poor.Lines were long at the counter and just purchasing a stamp was enough to send a person\u2019s blood pressure through the roof after waiting through the lineup and enduring the bureaucratic-style counter service where the customer was waited on only if there was absolutely nothing else to do in the back.However, times have changed.Now, the counter service team, led by Doug and Denis, provides courteous and rapid service, and postal employees are happy to explain the various options and make recommendations as to what would be the ideal service to meet the customer\u2019s requirements.Furthermore, these great \u201cposties\u201d go the extra mile to provide Huntingdon\u2019s citizens with their mail.Even wrongly- addressed mail will often be referred to arrived with the town engineers and resolved the problem right away.I think praise is due in light of all the negative things that have been said in the past about our local authorities.> Barbara Reed Huntingdon credit is due the correct recipient, perhaps with a change of address card helpfully clipped to the item of mail.How much more positive a response than returning it to sender, or, worse still, throwing it away, even though they are, in certain circumstances, quite within their legal rights to do just that.There are many disadvantages to living in a small town, but one of the nice things is that someone who wants to find you usually can.And it is great to see that reflected at the post office.Each time I leave the post office with a smile on my face I am also shaking my head thinking, Is this really our post office?Anyway, for whatever reason, I'm glad it is, and I want to say congratulations to all of the postal workers there: you are proof positive that there is a place for \u201csnail mail\u201d in this communications- rich world we live in; thanks for making our town an even nicer place to live! 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We appreciate your hard work.Also thanks to neighbours and friends for helping out.The van Sundert family appreciates it all very much.Christina van Sundert The Committee of the Cultural Day Ormstown- Howick thanks all the artists, craftsmen, comedians, collectors, dancers, musicians and our volunteers who made this September 27, 2003 memorable.The family of the late Hazel French wish to express their heartfelt thanks for all the acts of kindness received at the time of her death.Expressions of sympathy, calls, flowers, food and prayers were very much appreciated.Please accept this as our personal thank-you.Ronald & Ethel Gerald & Rita Carolyn & Jim and their families The family of the late Renaud Deschamps wish to express their heartfelt thanks for all the expressions of sympathy, cards, calls, charitable donations, food and prayers.Special thanks to the \u201ccoffee\u201d crowd and their helpers also to Guylaine, Evie, Edouard Jodoin, CLSC nurses and the ambulance drivers for their quick response.All your love and kindness was greatly appreciated.Garden Center 1420 Rte 201, Ormstown, Qué.(450) 829-2354 Toll Free: 1-877-829-2354 Fleuriste ORMSTOWN On behalf of the family of ELL BASEBALL Extends deep gratitude to all those who made donations in his good name and dear memory 3213069-031203-4 \u201cThere was love in the air\u201d on this day November 16, 2003 er noc Congratulations to the people of the circumscription #1 of the Vallée-des- Tisserands School Board, consisting of the municipalities of St-Anicet, Godmanchester, Dundee and part of Akwesasne.You are proving that you have the intelligence to take care of matters important to you.I sincerely thank you for the time you took to vote at the advance poll or on election day at the St-Anicet Townhall.You have demonstrated to me your confidence in a pratically unanimous way.You can be assured that [ will be assiduously attending the school board meetings and continue to promote our rural identity.I am very grateful for the support you showed me.Micheline LeBrun Caza and ; ,Ç all her team EEE THANKS The family of the late Bill Hooker wish to express their appreciation to the many people who came to his home to extend their condolences and recall some of the memories they had of Bill.We were deeply touched by the attendance of family, friends and acquaintances that came to the funeral to help us commemorate our father\u2019s life and bid him farewell.Your support and acts of kindness through cards of sympathy, phone calls, gifts of food, and helping hands were of great comfort to us.We wish to extend a special thanks to Dr.John Hortop whose compassion for this patients guided Dad during his final months, and to the staff of the CLSC for the quality of their services.With sincere gratitude, Brent, Dean, Blake & families Following the death of Hubert Rodrigue on November 19, 2003, at the age of 78 years, his family wish to thank everyone who expressed sympathy, either by their presence, cards, flowers, donations, mass offerings and attendance at the funeral.Please consider these thanks as personal.IN MEMORIAM BOYD, Gordon - In loving memory of Gordon Boyd who left us so suddenly November 30, 1999.Always remembered and terribly missed by his wife Olive, his children Peter (Roberta), Linda (Lorne), Joan (Jack) and Donna (Martin) and extended family.Loved forever GILLIES, James T.- Mar.13, 1928-Dec.4, 1996.Time passes on, And we miss you so, We were so sad, When you had to go.We know you're at peace, Having eternal rest, We know that God, Only takes the best.Never to be forgotten, Love, Audrey, children & grandchildren McEWEN, Donald H.- In loving memory of our dear husband, father, father-in-law and grandpa who passed away December 5, 1985.Always loved, always thought of.Jean, Betty and Rodney and family, Don and Lois, Bob and Marg and family, Kathy and Giles and family Pre-arrangement Cremation 4 Jacques Montpetit, Owner \"88, 19 Lake Street, Huntingdon y\" Tel.: 264-5447 a Kelly GS.Funeral Home Inc.Rodrigue Montpetit & Fils Funeral Home Pre-arrangement-Cremation Jacques Montpetit, owner Toi.: 264-5331 - 170 Châteauguay, Huntingdon 3210512-031203-05 Douglas and Carol Moore are pleased to announce the engagement of their son Russell to Heather Trachuk of Fisherbranch, Manitoba.3213072-031203-4 C.VR.Sports with Alyson Caza It was a disappointing week with all four of our basketball teams playing against BCS.Our strong and willing Midget girls basketball team won their game against Bishop\u2019s.They have been doing extremely well this year.Our Midget boys team lost, although they never gave up.Our Juvenile boys lost with a score of 39 to 53.CVR\u2019s Juvenile girls team put up a good fight, but unfortunately lost as well.We wish them better luck next time and we look forward to this week\u2019s volleyball and basketball games.Hemmingford Bowling Team standings as of November 26: Keddy 32, Giroux 28, Wallace 24, Rodrigue 12.High scores of the week: Women: J.Poissant 165, 439; T.Wallace 168, 422; K.Curran 152, 393; P.Giroux 145, 370.Men: M.Agoney 257, 630; J.Dezan 176, 480; D.Keddy 170, 471; C.Deneault 164, 441; P.Lapierre 157, 437.(FE) Delightful selection of gifts, crafts and collectibles with a country gt flavor.plus mons Flowers for Ck all Occasions Viking Country ë Boutique and 2 Little Denmark 2 umd, Little the same roof Denmark.267 Roxham Road, Hemmingford, Quebec 1-800-363-1446 SUNDAY MORNING HOCKEY LEAGUE w L T GF GA Pts Panthers 4 2 4 43 45 12 Legion 4 4 2 48 51 10 Pub 4 5 1 35 35 9 Lacmatic 4 5 1 57 52 9 LEADERS GP G A TP S.McCaig 9 14 11 25 Bill Tannabhill 9 10 10 20 Bruce Tannaill 9 9 8 17 Matt.Shewchuk 7 8 9 17 J.McDougall 10 8 9 17 B.McDowell 10 7 10 17 T.Oldham 10 9 7 16 T.Gavin 10 7 9 16 K.Ouimet 7 11 4 15 2 tied at 14 pts GOALTENDING W L T GA GAA P.Clément 4 5 1 29 2.90 H.Welburn 3 5 1 45 5.00 E.McDougall 2 2 1 26 520 M.Legros 2 4 2 44 550 Nov.30: Lacmatic 5, Legion 1; Panthers 4, Pub 2.GAMES Dec.7: 10 a.m.Legion vs Panthers; 11:30 a.m.pub vs Lacmatic.Dec.14: 10 a.m.Lacmatic vs Panthers; 11:30 a.m.Pub vs Legion.WR LX The Newspaper that knows your local community Christmas is coming, and so is the annual Gleaner Christmas Supplement This year, we decided to concentrate on Christmas food and holiday customs.So we are asking readers to send in recipes, hints and family customs which make the holiday season special for you.For our readers who choose to share their holiday ideas, we offer the chance to win a Gleaner subscription for one year, either for you, or as a Christmas gift for someone else if you already subscribe.Two winners will be drawn, one each from English and French-language contributors.So join in the spirit of togetherness at Christmas: Drop your clearly-written recipes or hints in at the Gleaner office during regular office hours, mail them to us at 66 Chateauguay St., Huntingdon, Que., JOS 1H0; fax them to (450) 264-9521 or e-mail them to info@gleaner-source.com All entries must be received before Friday, December 12, 2003.3212606-031203-05 owns Beads ada BEAL ALi nal Abd il aa bre he sda.Ali Set bm ardre 0° 1041 À | a RA.A Stl A EAD ANAS SAAD o> Ye a Be A \"CLEANER =} $3 million project well under way at Ormstown's IGA supermarket It will come as no surprise to patrons of the Ormstown IGA to know that a big project is underway.For a few weeks now, the parking lot has been full of heavy equipment and piles of pipe, soil and gravel as work intensifies on a $3 million expansion which will see the supermarket\u2019s floor space increase by more than 25 per cent.range of fish and seafood in a brand-new department.Prepared meals offered under the \u201cGourmet Minute\u201d label will assume a higher profile, and the bakery, organic- foods, and cut-flower offerings will increase in number and variety, the partners said.All in all, the expansion should lead to the creation of about two dozen new jobs.m Ormstown mayor John McCaig, Ormstown IGA managers Dave McKinnon and Lyne Pilon; Benoit Dubois, Commercial Development project leader for Sobey\u2019s Quebec; and Michèle Boyer, representing Les Galeries d\u2019Ormstown.On Thursday Nov.27, representatives of the Pilon-McKinnon ownership team met with a representative of the Sobey's grocery chain and Ormstown mayor John McCaig to pose for the customary sod- turning photo.Dave McKinnon and Lyne Pilon, store owners and part of the group which also operates a large IGA store in Valleyfield.said the expansion.sct for completion by the spring of 2004.will sec the supermarket grow by 4.500 square fect to a total arca of almost 29.000 square feet.As well as occupying a larger arca.the store will be re-organized internally to offer a farm-market atmosphere in the produce section.personalized service at the butcher counter.and a complete Construction work is progressing at the Galeries d\u2019Ormstown site.(Photo: JT) Exchange student from Australia in Canada Jocelyn wants to experience a new culture, school and ÿ family life.She wants to see snow and try skiing! Jocelyn is coming to Canada for a high school year and we need a great host family for her.She enjoys sports such as touch football & cross country running.Her favorite animals are horses, dogs and cats.Jocelyn has never seen snow, so when she arrives in Canada the first thing she would like to do is see some snow! Please help us find Jocelyn a great home.She is coming with her own pocket money and insurance like many other exchange students who will arrive this January.Please help us find Jocelyn a great-home.You can make her Canadian dreams come true.For more information about hosting an exchange student, call Regional Coordinator Mary Allen at 450-359-2082 or call our toll free number: 1-800-263-2825 HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT TODAY! 3212484-031203-4 (Photo: JT) Tho Glonsor » Docombor 3, 2003 » 7 Avalon Singers promise new Handellan expertence Dec.20 Perhaps you're thinking there\u2019s nothing new to hear from Handel?More than likely, you have yet to hear his \u201cAnthem on the Peace\u201d.In their most ambitious concert to date, the Avalon Singers under the direction of Pamela Selkirk will present this rarely-performed oratorio along with an assortment of Bach Chorales and some Christmas songs dating from the Renaissance.Accompaniment will include string quartet, oboe, trumpet, and harpsichord as well as Avalon\u2019s usual bells and tambourines.It promises to be a festive evening at St.Andrew\u2019s Presbyterian Church in Huntingdon (across from the Post Office) on Saturday, Dec.20, starting at 8 p.m.Children will be admitted free.For more information, watch for ad later or call Guy Laflamme at 827-2219.(GLUT) Parks Parcs Canada i~l Interpreters in the opposite mentioned locations.You will earn $16.95 per hour.Canada PARKS CANADA AGENCY The Parks Canada Agency wishes to fill interpreter positions at National Historic Sites of Canada To know more about selection requirements and to apply on-line, before December 19, 2003, quoting reference number 2004-MTL-200, visit our Web site or dial INFOTEL at 1 800 645-5605.Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.We are committed to Employment Equity.Howick, Lachine, CE TR aT Ray [Ena (CT St-Lin-Laurentides ® and Montebello (Quebec) ® : = ao: Hot offers for cold winters Maintenance\u201d $ 959 Service No.2 pone Includes: Goodyear® Michelin® General®/Continental® Bridgestone® Uniroyal® BFGoodrich® Installation and balancing extra Example: Goodyear Ultra Grip P185/65R14.Other brand-name tires available at competitive prices.* All regular tire manufacturer warranties apply.Taxes and provincial levies at $3.00 per tire are extra.Some Ford Quality Care dealers may not be able to offer the complete range of tire brands listed.At participating Ford Quality Care dealers only.Dealers may sell for less.Offer expires December 31, 2003.Put a Brake on Your Expenses Buy a set of brakes (independent brand or Motorcraft®) and get the extended Ford Protection Plan coverage.* * The extended coverage covers ordinary wear and tear on genuine Ford parts as long as the purchaser owns the vehicle.How About a Cup of Something Warm?Lm FT with purchase of the maintenance service at $59.99 \"While quantities last.e Oil change - Up to 5 litres of Motorcraft® engine oil and new Motorcraft oil filter e Tire check and rotation « Visual inspection of exhaust system, belts, hoses and half shaft dust boots « Verification of fluid levels, battery charge check Verification and test of horn, front and rear lights, headlamps, signal lights, windshield washers and wipers Verification and lubrication of steering, suspension, ball joints and drive shaft U-joints Plus: * Heating system and block heater inspection ° Test of coolant for temperature protection * Brakes inspection + Lubrication of door hinges, hood and trunk locks * Applicable to most cars and light trucks.Additional fees will apply to vehicles equipped with diesel engines.Taxes and provincial levies not included, where applicable.At participating Ford Quality Care dealers only.Dealers may sell for less.Offer expires December 31, 2003. 8 » Bocombor 8, 2003 » The Sinner CLASS FOR RESULTS = 450-264-5364 = 450-264-9521 F1E 0 TAXES INCLUDED For 15 word or less Payable in advance FRENCH and ENGLISH TAXES INCLUDED ê CASH or CHEQUE .MENTUETTTAK TM DEADLINE MONDAY 12:00 NOON SALE VICTORIAN style home for sale, 7 rooms, 2 bathrooms, 12 Hunter, Huntingdon $135,000 negociable.Tel.: 264-5781 or 264-3028, ask for Léonard.SALE 135.5 pi x 157.1 pi.St.Chrysostome Rang du Moulin.Asking $4500.evaluated $9000.(450)825-2337.T0 RENT 5-1/2 centrally located Huntingdon.Heat & electricity.Privacy & security.Immediate occupancy.Tel.: (450)264-5445.HUNTINGDON: semi-detached 4-1/2 with garage, hardwood floors, oil heating, no pets, close to Legion, ideal for retired couple, available Dec.15 or later.264-2545.APARTMENTS TO RENT HUNTINGDON, 2-1/2, newly painted, heating/air included, available immediately.264- 6723.MOTORCYCLES/ATV 4 wheeler Suzuki 230, $1495.264-2528.FARM EQUIPMENT TRACTORS: JD2350 MFWD with loader, JD1840 MFWD with loader, JD1830 with loader, JD4050 MFWD, JD4440; Snowblowers: JD686 - 92\u201d auger, [H80 - 86\u201d.Donald Brown Equip.(450)825-2093.ANTIQUES ~~ ANTIQUE Corner: wants antiques, all kinds - furniture, crystal, complete households, estates.Art Murphy 829-9825, 264-5147.ANTIQUES of all kinds bought, furniture, dishes, lamps, bells, clocks, sleighs, buggies, toys.Complete or partial estates or households, also collections.Robert Thompson, Box 214, Hemmingford.(450)247-2426.BUYING gold jewellery, sterling silver cutlery, sets or single pieces, silver teasets, napkin rings, Moorcroft, Gouda, figurines and porcelain, silver plate.For private appointment, 1-800-267- 2732, 514-684-3528.A F BUY your beef directly from the farmer, home grown, hormone and antibiotic-free, Highland Xs, whole, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 portions available, cut of your choice vacuum wrapped, $3.50/ib.Call (450)264-4465 or (450)567-0142.CORAL calcium \u201cextra\u201d 100 capsules, 530 mgs 100% pure marine coral calcium from Okinawa, Japan as endorsed and recommended by Robert Barefoot on T.V.1-866-319-0708, Calgary; www.curecanada.com [Les Bratreaprises Récherrd | General Contractor ; es Construction & és Renovations of all kinds \u201d Residential, Commercial, Industrial APCHQ new home guarantee R.B.@.2782-1628-28 Richard Renaud '' (450) 264-6723 Richard Myre .(450) 264-3058 \" FUTURE steel buildings.Durable, Dependable, Pre-engineered.All-Steel Structures.Custom-made to suit your needs and requirements.Factory-Direct, affordable prices.Call 1-800-668-8653 ext 536 for free brochure.HAY 4x4, round bales.264-4435.HAY for cattle, horses, sheep - wrapped round bales & small square bales.829-2099.INTERPRO Inc.buyers of all types of feed grain and grain by-products.1-800-267-7034.Neill Hopkins.NEED a computer.don\u2019t have cash?The original IBM Pentium 4 PC for $1 a Day! 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Toll-free 1-866-259-1171.www.brand- snow.com CULTIVATED-CHRISTMAS-TREES nice quality, large variety, 4-10ft.Réal Desgroseilliers & Denise Mainville, 1438 Route 202, 7 km south of Huntingdon.264-5859.Open 7 days.SAWMILL $4995.00 All new Super Lumbermate 2000, larger capacities, more options.Norwood Industries, manufacturer of sawmills, edgers and skidders.Free information.1-800-566-6899, ext.400.0T.SNOWBLOWER - self-propelled, 24in.Ariens blower, w/8h.p.gas engine & electric start.Excellent condition.264-5401 or 264-2776.UPRIGHT piano for sale.264-2820.BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES BE an interior decorator with our great home- study course.Call for your free brochure.1-800- 267-1829.Sheffield School of Interior Design, 1586-38 McArthur Ave., Ottawa, KIL 6R2.DIAMOND Glass Ltd.(Yellowknife, NT) is seeking a journeyman glazier and/or 5 years experienced tradesman.Experience in commercial, residential and/or automotive glass installations.(Housing available).Fax resume to 867- 873-3739 or email: diamondglass@theedge.ca EXISTING locations available - TrueValue Hardware, V&S Options, Country Depot.No franchise fees\u2014Members receive yearly dividends.On-going field support.Call TruServ Canada today and be part of our team.Toll-free 1-800-665-5085.www.truserv.ca INVENTORS: new product ideas wanted! We are currently looking for ideas for new or improved products to prepare and present to corporations.Our award winning team delivers professional results.Free information package.1- 800-544-3327.WORK at home helping people feel better, look better & fight against the aging process.Full-time/Part-time.Cutting edge health products.Training/support.Call 1-800-782-9183 (24 hrs).Need a place to entertain ?We have the space you need for Birthday Parties, Christmas Parties, Av family get togethers, efc for 50 or less _ at the Huntingdon Curing Club.Bar Services are available.For reservations or information call 264-2914 after 8 p.m.week nights or SARA ILE I) LEECH N ARIE Kil CATTLE clippers - sales & service, repairs to all makes, clipper blade shapening, Morris McLean, 81 Ridge Road, Athelstan Village, JOS- 1A0, (450)264-3555.CLASSIFIED ads.You can place your classified Ad in 22 weekly newspapers across Quebec for just $92.00 plus tax.Call the Quebec Community Newspapers Association for more information.514-398-7706.COMPUTER Systems Consultant.Web site creation.Systems development and programming.(450)264-3021 dgmc@aslsf.com PHONE disconnected?Reconnect your phone with our pre-paid local phone service.Free voice mail.No deposit or credit check.Call Tembo at 1-877-468-3626.COMPUTER problems?Need upgrading, hardware repair, software installation or help with your new computer purchase, new and used computer sales, Microsoft certified technician.Tel.: 264-4781, Stanley.WEIGHT problems?I will Coach you to lose weight with inspiration and encouragement! 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Prepaid long distance available.www.telereconnect.com.Tele- Reconnect.1-866-242-3336.ASTROLOGY CLAIRVOYANT psychic & tarot card reading - newly moved to area, available for readings by appointment only.Call (518)529-7589.PERSONAL MESSAGES GENTLEMAN dairy farmer seeks 50+ lady for companionship who has similar interests.Call (518)529-7589.WANTED ABRACADABRA turn your hidden treasures into ready cash.International buyer wants to puchase your antiques, paintings, china, glassware, silverware, figurines, rare books, sports, movies, postcards and record collection.514- 501-9072.Philippe & Stéphane Construction Taillefer General Construction License RB.@ 8231-3396-31 & APCHQ Insurance RESIDENTIAL « COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL » RENOVATION 512 New Erin, Huntingdon Tel.: 264-921 3211387-031203-0 |GENERAL RENOUATIONS Basements, bathrooms, drywall & plastering, painting, doors & windows, stainless steel chimneys & liners installed.Call Ron * 264-2376 M Miriam A.Wilkinson, M.Ed.A WwW Administrative Services Business Software Instruction Tel.: 450-264-5971 wilknson@rocler.gc.ca PORCH SALE Saturday, Dec.6, 9am.-2 pa Antiques, fife; colecle, book, household om s, 1 Lambton St., Ormstown 5 i 7 Holly Days Home Show 0 al Carolyn Camerons 2860 Outardes Road, Ormstown Saturday & Sunday December 6th & 7th, 10 am - 4 pm.3212681-031203-8 Royal Canadian Legion ?Branch #196, Ormstown ROAST BEEF SUPPER Saturday, Dec.13\", 5-7:30 p.m.Donation $12.00 11 2684-031203-4 Madrigal Christmas 4 Concert Saturday, Dec.13, 2003, 00 p.m St-Paul\u2019s do Church Ormstown Tickets $10.00 available at door or from choir members 3213074-031203-6 Christmas Open House x Homemade 7 Quality Crafts C§ \u20ac, And Bake Sale © \u201cAt Margaret Robertson's 3 Saturday & Sunday 2 Dec.6th & 7th, # : 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.788 Rang des Ecossais (X-Ma Howick, QC PNA 450-825-255 0e TE 2 ROYAL LePAGE pap LYN ES VILLAGE AGENT IMMOBILIER AGRÉÉ = COURTIER IMMOBILIER AGRéÉ OFF.: 264-4798 = 15 KING HUNTINGDON RES.: 264-3095 FRANKLIN: Elegant 2 storey home with full basement, 3-4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bathrooms.Large living room with oak floors, bow window, stone fireplace.Nicely finished kitchen with arborite cupboards.Dining a area has bow window, french doors to new deck.nt location.3+ 1 ORMSTOWN VILLAGE: Raised bungalow, ex bedrooms.Spacious livin ee very nice khchen - ria area.Private and well treed lot.Asking 9,500.VRLAGE indopondonty owner and oporniod E § | 1 = .A al 5 RT > The Gloaser » Docomber 3, 2008 » 9 Amazing career of \"Great Imposter\u201d | described at H'ford Veterans dinner he disappeared - and so did Dr.Cyre\u2019s cigs Bw.WR as gi Florence Ellerton On Saturday evening Nov.1, the Ladies Auxiliary of Hemmingford Legion Br.244 honored their veterans with a dinner.Emcee Malcolm English welcomed approximately 35 veterans and their guests.Florence Wilson welcomed everyone on behalf of the Auxiliary.And Gordon Hill introduced the head table: LA president Florence Wilson, Vice-president Mildred Robert, District Commander Alvin Delisle, Pauline Labelle.Malcolm English, Evelyn English, Dorothy Hill and Branch president Gordon Hill.Mark Macpherson asked the blessing.Karl Kramell proposed the toast to the Queen and Jerry Ouimet toasted all veterans.After the turkey dinner.Alvin Delisle and Gordon Hill spoke briefly.Warrant Officer Gabriel Giroux \"\"GCLEANER 264-5564 ve Merry ln Could You Be Her QZ Canadian Host Family?Jane From Australia Needs a Kind Family in Quebec to Make her Year a Success! Jane is a seventeen-year-old girl who has been chosen to participate in a high-school semester abroad.Jane is eager to learn about the Canadian way of life and experience a Canadian winter.She enjoys horse-back riding, art and traveling.Jane has one brother and hopes to study film and television in university.Jane has worked in a pizza shop and also on an orchard.Both her parents are farmers and she sometimes teaches horseback riding lessons at her farm.Jane is very interested in different cultures and would like to really get to know her host family.Jane is a very happy girl and also very open-minded.Please help us find Jane a great home.You can make her Canadian dreams come true! If you would like to learn more about Jane or for more information about how you could become an EF host family please call Mary Allen at (450) 359-2082 the EF head office (toll free) at 1-800-263-2825.HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT TODAY! on, = ~ 1212485-031203-4 related his experiences in Bosnia and the Gulf War, stressing that these Veterans are not generally recognized by the public.Malcolm English then related a story taken from the Book \u201cKorea Canada\u2019s Forgotten War\u201d, by John Medlady.Checkered career It featured the \u201cGreat Imposter\u201d, Fernand Walds Demars, born in Lawrence, Mass.in 1921, the son of a French-Canadian Father and an Irish- American mother.His father owned a string of movie theatres but bad times forced him to sell out.At 16, a resentful Fred ran away from home and entered a Cistercian Monastery in Rhode Island.After failing terribly there.He left and joined other religious orders.only to drop out and leave.He then had many other careers although he was not qualified for any of them.The greatest impersonation was as medical officer Surgeon Lt.J.C.Cyre.After carefully cultivating a friendship with local doctor Joseph Cyre, one day [ See Legion page 10 ] ge, REMAX DÉFI (1996) ad 121 Alexandre, Valleyfield .371-8878 a roe) HUNTINGDON: Ancestral ne .cottage in good condition with \u201c Jia several rooms, 5 bdr, replace, double garage, a place with a lot of history.Must see! {Michel Beaudin SPN 371-8878 MB#34 ST-ANICET: Lot of 42383 sq.ft.near village and Lake St-François.Contact Michel Beaudin 371-8878 MB#35 HUNTINGDON.Nice bungalow, 3 bdr, garage.landscaped, above ground pool.quiet area.Ideal tor first-time buyer.Must see! 371-8878 MB#36 MICHEL BEAUDIN «.) Agent immobile afc og FEED me ill MB#32 STE-BARBE: Luxurious 3 bedroom property, large lot of 10 acres.Fireplace, above-ground pool, 24x40 garage.A visit will convince you.3212682-031203-4 welding & fitting high pressure welding automotive technologies Interior decorating & display residential & commerical drafting office technologies & accounting Change your job.Change your life.Only 20 minutes from Montreal Courses funded by the Ministry of Eduzation Free transportation from Angrignon metro Loans and bursaries available 10 » December 3, 2003 » Tho Bloanor ( LBgIoN maps) (OTE) December 31, 8 p.m.Meme | Cm medical certificates., Royale Canadian Legion Br.81, Huntingdon Sgt Fred then offered his services as a ve Sun da medical doctor at the Navy recruiting °° Sunday office, producing Dr.Cyre\u2019s papers as The Or iginal &; CRAZY 1 Be Brunch fon 11 a.n.- ?p.m.: worki val At Hemmingford Recreation Centre ee : proof.After working at the Nava \u2018Black & White\u201d : ( oo cauon | Roast Beef & Yorkshire Hospital for three months, he was post- 5 - : ed to the carrier \u201cMagnificent\u201d.When 2 Pud Dinner from 5 - 9 p.m.n | Fri., at, Dec.9:6, 8 p.m.General Admission : Friday, Dec.12, 9 the captain had a toothache Fred was called to pull the tooth.Later, on the carrier \u201cGlory\u201d he began treating more fn.serious cases.In carly September a Open House Irish Celtic Music by \u201cO IS\u201d leg with no serious complications; this Ti mere a Saturday-Sunday, Dec, 6: Saturday, Dec.D, 9 p-m.was his crowning glory which ironically icket now available at 10 a.m.-4 p.m.ht by \u201cBO WEIL led to the abrupt end of his medical the Legion or by calling 2 6 4- 4 71 1 Crafts, natural beauty & culina When confronted with the evidence, Fred denied everything.He was given ° $1000 back pay, drummed out of the ~ C M h ] H h D h N Navy and deported from Canada.He ¢ 1C e 0 uu dll guyen went to live in Anaheim, California PHARMACISTS 829 2367 u all the work they do in the Legion and for the dinner.The evening ended with everyone reminiscing.guerilla raid resulted in three seriously career.products, baking = where he posed as a Hospital Chaplain.4 Bridge, Ormstown * 21 Lambton, Ormstown Open 7 days Open 6 days 829.235 | 3213079-031203-4 through his lung which the \u201cdoctor\u201d removed.He later amputated a man\u2019s missing credentials, and notified the RCMP.heart attack.Jerry Morey thanked the Ladies for wounded men.One had a rifle bullet Back home, Dr.Cyre was reading Reserve now for New Year's Eve Dining about himself in the newspaper.He e - Anita Grelg became suspicious, remembered his THE PE Le RL rT Range 4, Ormstown didi He died in 1982 at the age of 60 of a OSes resents oneque q ¢ R h a é | i At their regular meeting held on Friday a evening, November 21 Cde.Gordon Hill, P President of Branch 244, Royal Canadian I Legion presented a cheque to Diane Giroux p for the Hemmingford Christmas Basket Fund d in the amount of $615.This was the offering from the Remembrance Day Service held on d November 9 in St.Andrew\u2019s Presbyterian Church.(Photo: Florence Ellerton) ¥ 1 d p p cencrat FEmoronrs 2 | 0 WIN ¢ x inniversary Specials : ee From December 6 to 12, 2003 : annne | rom December to : 10,000 *5,000 LA PARISIENNE 8 bleach ;( 72,500 *2000 $1500 DAWN yi Sea : ; itres 23 2{ GUARANTEE ORIGINAL asus Limit 3/customer L JARANTEED 575 0 OFF 2003 MODELS .375 mi DFF 200 Mot Dishwashing ADRIEN GAGNON M PLUS % PURCHASE - liquid 500 mg Glucosamine, I ; FINANCING ; a Limit 3/customer 200+ 50 capsules, d : a ri ra-stron mg, q | a EN PO Nera me | 120 + 30 tablets or an I vi eg on $ 9 0 8.with chondroitin 900 mg, ; 3 /month 80 tablets/glucosamine, a: a 8 __+ tax © cash down | at your choice Limit 3/customer X La 2004 OPTRA fully equipped rr p pa 99 $ /month (geme=\"\"\" £} \u201c2004 EPICA fully equipped | Lease for 339 mont + tax cash down | TE Pre gels Tel.: 264-6163 HUNTINGDON 4 Bridge.ay B'S er) Ormstown re Le mercredi, 3 décembre 2003 Jeannine Giroux- Lavallée obtient je poste de préfet [ Suite Préfet page 12 ] __ Patrice Laflamme Pour la toute premiere fois de sa courte histoire, la MRC Le Haut Saint-Laurent comptera sur une femme qui agira comme préfet.Le maire de Havelock, Jeannine Giroux-Lavallée.à ete choisie à ce poste mercredi dernier.prenant la releve de Donald Frier qui à occupé cette fonction depuis seulement un an.Tout comme M.Frier Fan dernier.Mme Giroux-Lavallée n'a pas eu à passer par le vote secret de ses pairs pour sc hisser à la tête de la MRC.Seule ct unique candidate pour ce role.elle à été clue sans opposition lors de la seance mensuelle de novembre du conseil des maires.Elle dispose d'un mandat de deux ans.Le maire de Huntingdon.Stéphane Gendron, n'était pas de la course pour la préfecture de la MRC.Apres avoir annoncé quelques semaines plus tôt qu'il se montrait intéressé à occuper ce poste.il n'a pas finalement pas soumis sa candidature, Ce qui laissait la voie libre pour Mme Giroux-Lavallée.Appelée à prendre la parole après son élection.Mme Giroux-Lavallée à pris soin de remercier les maires qui lui ont fait confiance en lui permettant d'accéder à la préfecture.Elle n'a pas manqué de rendre hommage à son prédécesseur, M.Ffrier, avec lequel elle a travaillé à la table des élus durant onze années dont plusieurs comme préfet suppléant, «Il ne sera pas facile pour moi de remplacer Donald.une 20 pages 1.08\" Ur Abonnement Mi Jig ioute rps \"GLEANER Le cadeau idéal pour celui ou celle qui à tout.FU Ge u à Ble Le 1 QOUONTEME VY SOURCE 9h! Seulement va Zone locale Td = 3 fig 9 personne qui a fait preuve d'une justesse à l'égard de tous et chacun.Il à su mettre tout le monde sur un meme pied d'égalité.J'ai eu des bons profs pendant ces années.d'abord M.(Paul-Maurice) Patenaude puis M.Frier.et je les ai suivis dans leur travail.Avec eux.Jai énormément appris», a confié celle qui occupe le poste de maire de Havelock depuis 1992, Le nouveau préfet a aussi invité ses collegues maires à lui apporter leur plein soutien et à l'aider con- cretement dans l'exercice de ses taches.«Je ferat appel à chacun de vous.les maires.Si je réussis dans mes fonctions, ce sera grace a vous tous.Chaque maire jouit une force quelque part et c'est cela que je veux aller chercher pour bien fonctionner.En y parvenant, nous formerons une équipe du tonnerre», a- t-elle fait savoir.A tour de rôle.les treize maires ont voulu saluer l'accession de Mme Giroux-Lavallée au poste de préfet et en même temps souligner le départ de M.Frier en leur témoignant des mar- Le maire de Havelock, Jeannine Giroux-Lavallée, a été élue sans opposition à la tête de la MRC Le Co .Haut-Saint-Laurent le 26 novembre dernier.Le ques d appréciation.Le Maire de nouveau préfet a reçu les félicitations d\u2019usage de Godmanchester, Pierre Poirier.s'est son prédécesseur Donald Frier, en poste depuis un réjoui de l'arrivée de son homologue an.(photo PL.) Le supermarché IGA d'Ormstown prend de l'expansion jouter au personnel actuel.Quelque 25 Patrice Laflamme et Juaith Taylor Un peu plus d'un an après être passé aux mains de la firme Les Marchés Pilon-McKinnon, le supermarché IGA d'Ormstown, qui a ouvert ses portes il y a 36 ans.est appelé à prendre de l'expansion.Situé à l'intérieur des Galeries d'Ormstown depuis l'ouverture de celui-ci en 1977, l'établissement sera tres bientôt agrandi au coût de plus de trois millions$.Le commerce verra passer sa superficie totale de 24 000 à pres de 29 000 pieds carres.[es travaux d'ugrandissement ont officiellement commence il va un mois.soit le 4 novembre dernier.«Nous avons entrepris les travaux à l'exterieur du magasin cUils devraient ctre finis le 19 decembre.Apres la periode des Fetes nous passeront à la deuxieme phase du projet qui sera Pa vrandissement « l'intérieur du commerce».a indique l'une des proprie- taires des Marches Pilon-MeKinnon.Lyne Pilon.La direction des Marchés Pilon- McKinnon a soutenu qu'une fois renové et agrandi.le IGA d'Ormstown sera semblable à celui que le groupe possede sur le boulevard Mgr Langlois à Valleyfield.Le magasin emploie actuellement 80 personnes à temps plein et partiel.Les dirigeants prévoient cependant qu'avec l'agrandissement de l'établissement, d'autres employés pourraient s\u2019a- [ Suite 16A page 13 | 374° 5 1 Tedd 3443394; Le supermarché IGA des Galeries d'Ormstown sera très bientôt agrandi.Une cérémonie protocolaire pour souligner le début des travaux s'est déroulé jeudi dernier près du commerce.Dans l\u2019ordre habituel: Steve McKinnon et Michel Pilon des Marchés Pilon-McKinnon, John McCaig, maire d'Ormstown; Dave McKinnon, Lyne Pilon et Robert Pilon des Marchés Pilon-McKinnon, Benoît Dupuis, chef de projets pour Sobey's Québec et Michèle Boyer, représentante des Galeries d\u2019Ormstown.(photo J.T.) ; Memhbr>s do Assurance cm PS COMMERCIALE \u201c\u201d et AGRICOLE Fconsultez-nous !\u2018 \"onpe \\ Bonras a 12 » 3 décombre 2008 » La Source = oH ETE ri ATER D'un foyer à l'autre Atelier de Noël pour les enfants à Ormstown Lorganisme Une Affaire de Famille tiendra un atelier de Noël pour les enfants le samedi 6 décembre entre 9h et 13h au centre Jean XXIII, 16, rue Cross à Ormstown.Il y aura des séances de confection de cartes de Noël et de cadeaux en plus d'autres activités pour les enfants.Le tout est gratuite mais il est demandé aux participants d\u2019apporter un aliment non- périssable.Une petite sélection de cadeaux à prix abordables que les jeunes peuvent se procurer et offrir aux membres de leurs familles sera offerte.Les profits de cette vente iront au programme Premier/Pas de l'organisme Une Affaire de Famille.Une collation et un léger goûter seront offerts gratuitement.À noter que les parents doivent accompagner leurs enfants.Collecte de sang à Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague Une collecte de sang d\u2019Héma-Québec se tiendra le lundi 8 décembre 2003 de 13h à 20h au centre municipal de Saint-Louis- de-Gonzague, 140, rue Principale.Lobjectif est de 125 donneurs.Guignolée annuelle du temps des Fêtes Le mouvement La Bouffe Additionnelle de Huntingdon, en collaboration avec les Scouts et les Guides, se préparent en vue de la Guignolée annuelle du temps des Fêtes.Des membres de l\u2019organisme et des jeunes du mouvement scout passeront dans les foyers le dimanche 7 décembre entre 13h et 17h pour amasser des denrées alimentaires non périssables.Ces produits serviront à la confection des paniers de Noël qui seront acheminées aux personnes et aux familles démunies de la région de Huntingdon.Dames auxiliaires du centre hospitalier du comté de Huntingdon La levée de fonds annuelle des Dames auxiliaires du centre hospitalier du comté de Huntingdon se déroulera le vendredi 5 décembre prochain dans l\u2019établissement.Elle comprendra un dîner-spaghetti, une vente de pâtisseries et un bazar entre 11h et 14h.Les personnes désireuses de se procurer une carte de membership pourront le faire cette journée-là.The Gleaner/La Source produit de nouveau son supplément de Noël La période des Fêtes approche à grands pas et encore cette année, l\u2019hebdomadaire The Gleaner/La Source produira son traditionnel cahier de Noël.Pour l\u2019édition 2003 de ce supplément, le journal publiera des textes sous le thème des rites et des coutumes familiales ainsi que des repas des Fêtes.Les gens qui connaissent une recette de cuisine qu\u2019ils souhaiteraient faire partager aux lecteurs ou qui désirent raconter l\u2019un de leurs Noëls les plus mémorables n\u2019ont qu\u2019à sortir leurs plumes et leurs encriers et à faire parvenir par courrier ou par télécopieur leurs textes.Les auteurs qui enverront leurs récits et leurs recettes courent la chance de gagner un abonnement au journal valide pour une durée d\u2019un an.Deux noms de gagnants, un du côté anglophone et un autre du côté francophone, seront tirés au hasard parmi les participants.Les textes doivent être soumis avant le vendredi 12 décembre 2003 au 66, rue Châteauguay, Huntingdon (Québec) JOS 1H0, par télécopieur au (450) 264-9521 ou par courriel à info@gleaner- source.com.Une exposition pour souligner la réouverture de la Résidence Elle Afin de souligner sa réouverture prochaine, la maison d'hébergement pour femmes et enfants violentés Résidence Elle a organisé une exposition à saveur artistique jeudi soir dernier.Des dizaines de personnes ont convergé vers l'édifice O'Connor afin de pouvoir admirer les oeuvres d\u2019une dizaine d\u2019artistes et d'artisans du Haut Saint-Laurent.Les créations réalisées portaient essentiellement sur le thème de la femme.En plus de pouvoir admirer toutes ces pièces, les visiteurs ont pu entendre l\u2019historienne Denyse B.Touchette raconter l\u2019histoire des femmes au Canada, depuis l\u2019époque de la Nouvelle-France jusqu\u2019à nos jours.La coordonnatrice par intérim de Résidence Elle, Marie-Josée Roy, en a profité pour présenter des membres du conseil d\u2019administration et des bénévoles qui travaillent d\u2019arrache-pied pour que l\u2019établissement redémarre ses activités très bientôt.(photos PL.) 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