The gleaner, 16 avril 2008, mercredi 16 avril 2008

[" - and the water lines are in \u201cgood condi- .by the municipality to do any repairs or | upgrades during this downtown improve- ; M i ch i ment project.Brent and Janet Tolhurst in their front field pasture - 1035, ru (Qué., GOA 920 Quebec ME G1A 1A3 J.\u2026 2 T Biblio l'Assem National - Div Periodiques TULI PE FWD - QUEBEC LA Qué.) 30/01/2009 Courtiers at Associés inc.e Des Parlementaires.\\ Chartered Real Estate Broker | STEVEN A.LATULIPE Charteted Real Estate Agent mæJ-0- 1.800.430.0102 .450.829.2367 @ .ne Se Familiprix 23 Ntichel Hohuu Danh Nguyen PHARMACISTS Farms, ail types of land & country properties 450.264.0101 4, Bridge Street, Ormstown 21 Lambton, Ormstown aot! £ www.fermes.com Cv - à Ormsiown RRS \u201cBeautification\u201d [A= \u201c1/1 Ormstown Council plans this week to approve a bylaw to borrow money for a \u201cDowntown Beautification Project\u201d that includes burying the Hydro and Bell cables underground on Lambton and Bridge streets.Two Public information meetings in English and in French are promised for around the last week of April.Official notices will be sent to every Ormstown household.After the public meetings when the projects and costs will be explained, residents may then decide if they want the project to proceed, or if they want the matter put to a municipality-wide vote.Any ratepayers opposed to the project may on Monday, May 5, sign a special register.If 310 or more people sign, the council will have to hold a referendum, and the results will be legal and binding, Ormstown\u2019s director general Daniel Theroux said.Part of the project involves burying the wires, another part includes upgrading sewer and water lines while the streets and sidewalks are tore up.Although the sewer lines were installed about 60 years ago, they still are in \u201crelative good shape\u201d tion\u201d.However, it is \u201cintelligent planning\u201d Ormstown openi .+ Last Friday, Ormstown mayor John McCaig (left) and Serge Bayard (right) cut the official ribbon opening Baywin Sports, Crystal Corners, Holzgang Nature and the Alternative Therapy Centre at 37-39 Lambton St.Hundreds of visitors attended the \u201cOpen House\u201d for local businesspeople and municipal officials on Friday, and for the public on Saturday.(Photo: MC) \" < - RE Miniature horses meetings in April 77 + 10 own a a mA i Rs SVN peli surrounded by their herd of Miniature h , full-sized animals less than 34-inches high at the shoulders, and healthier than the average horse.° oF Photo.VF) [ See Horses page 6 and \u2018 ] Huntingdon's annexation dreams dashed ARTES It's a double \u201cNo\u201d to Huntingdon concerning its request to annex some 22 acres of land in a neighbouring municipality.Hinchinbrooke Municipality and the MRC Haut-St-Laurent have each turned down Huntingdon\u2019s proposal to enlarge its territory by around 92,000 sq.meters, located in Hinchinbrooke\u2019s green and white zones along Rte.202, east of Huntingdon.The lots requested are located in and adjacent to Huntingdon\u2019s Stephane Gendron Industrial Park.By unanimous resolution, Hinchinbrooke Council voted at its April 7 meeting to refuse Huntingdon\u2019s request, stating the municipality already had enough vacant and undeveloped land within its borders to pursue projects.It doesn\u2019t need to be taking away from its neighbour, was the reason for the refusal, according to a Hinchinbrooke municipal source.\u201cThis is a settled and closed subject,\u201d the spokesperson added.\u201cIt will be up to Huntingdon to pursuc other avenues.\u201d MRC reaction The MRC\u2019s Mayor Council at its April 9 meeting voted 10-1 to reject Huntingdon\u2019s annexation project.Huntingdon mayor voted in favour of his municipality\u2019s annexation project, while MRC prefect Alain Castagner remained neutral.Ormstown mayor John McCaig did not attend the mecting.The prefect said Huntingdon has not demonstrated why it is essential for the development of Huntingdon to annex Hinchinbrooke\u2019s land to its territory.\u201cIt is not imperative that Huntingdon include in its territory these vacant lots to standardize its policies for investment and tax treatment for its companies because, as owner of the land, the city has various options to achieve this objective.\u201d The prefect also believes that this annexation would \u201camplify the isolation of a residential area of Hinchinbrooke and deprive these border-area citizens of their power to refuse a Huntingdon rezoning project.\u201d Huntingdon reaction Mayor Gendron is discouraged that thc MRC has refused to endorse Huntingdon\u2019s request, believing that his municipality will have to pay the price cventually.\u201cThis decision has put a brake on our development projects.What will happen is that this forces us to take measures for the expropriation of white areas in the city.We have construction projects to put on the table,\u201d he said.Ultimately, the Quebec Ministry of Municipal Affairs may become involved, since the two municipalities have not found common ground.1710, Chateauguay Insurance since 1887 - f.Assurances SHHNK - BOURGON 1497, route 201 \u2018 Huntingdon, Qc Ormstown, Qc 115, Champlain 248, Champlain, Suite 2 Jos 1H0 JOS IKO Valleyfield, Qc Hemmingford, Qc 450.264.6166 450.829.4266 JéT 1W9 JOL HO 450.377.8585 450.247.3210 Aocanances Tue À 2 » April 16, 2008 » The Gleaner REMINDER!INFORMATION MEETING Concerning the Virtual Farmers\u2019 Market, a meeting will be held this Thursday (April 17), 7:30 p.m., at the Alfred Langevin Hall at 10 King Street, Huntingdon.If you arc a consumer, this is a new way to order local products from many producers every week, all year long, on the Internet.You then come and pick up your orders all together in one central location, once a week.No more driving around for miles and miles to reach all the producers you would like to buy from.If you are a producer, this is a new way to sell your products all ycar and you can reach more prospective clients and deliver to many customers at the same time in one trip to the Farmers\u2019 Market office, once a week, all year.SPRING LUNCHEON The Huntingdon United Church is holding a Spring Luncheon this Thursday, April 17, from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m.The menu includes ham, scalloped potatoes, salad and pic.Please see ad in last week's Gleaner for ticket prices.BAKE & BOOK The Little Green Library will hold its semi-annual Bake & Book sale on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m.to 4:30 p.m.at the library located at 4 Lorne street in Huntingdon (former offices of Cleyn & Tinker).Everyone is welcome.Mali Ambassador The Mayor of Huntingdon is pleased to announce the visit of His Excellency Bandiougou Mamadou Diawara, Ambassador of Mali, to Canada on Friday, April 18, 2008 at 2:30 p.m.The Ambassador will take the opportunity to speak privately with Mayor Stephane Gendron and the MP for EE 4 Career Centre 4-H SQUARE DANCE COMPETITION The Ormstown 4-H members will host their 30th annual Square Dance Competition on Saturday, April 26, 7:30 p.m., at the Ormstown Recreation Centre (85 Roy St.).Canteen on premises; dancing for all after judges announce winners.Please sce ad next week for ticket prices.WOMEN\u2019S AUXILIARY BARRIE HOSPITAL The Ormstown Barrie Memorial Hospital WA.annual meeting is set for Thursday, April 24, 8 p.m.at the Walsh Pavilion (behind the hospital).PUBLIC RABIES CLINIC Chatcauguay Valley residents may bring their cats and dogs to a Rabies Clinic on April 26 in Franklin, at the Fire Station, from 10 a.m.to noon.The cost of this public service clinic is $10 per animal to cover costs of vaccine and materials.Dr.Suzanne Marcil veterinary clinic personnel have been asked to provide the service.THYROID CANCER Today.the Canadian Cancer Society's annual cancer statistics report indicates that Thyroid Cancer has the highest rate of growth of any cancer (more than a 10 percent increase).There is a support group.To learn more, go to website: thryvors@@ sympa- tico.ca SUPPORT A DREAM Arthur Pigeon High School students and teachers are holding a fundraising Fashion to visit Huntingdon Huntingdon, Albert De Martin.The visit to Huntingdon will also be an opportunity to discuss future projects between Huntingdon and some Mali communities, on the level of cooperation, immigration and the economy.His Excellency will also sign the town\u2019s Golden Book.Our programs include: - Landscaping Construction - Home Health Care Light refreshments PN Apr il 24, 2008 5:00 a.m.to 7:00 p.m.54 Roy Street, Ormstown, Qc 450.829.2396 - www.valleycareer.net Take a tour of our impressive facilities Talk to our staff and students See our current students in action - Health Assistance & Nursing Care *Ask us about available Loans and Bursaries We have a remarkable success rate which can lead to exciting job opportunities.Come see what we can offer you! - Construction Carpentry - Business Technology Raftle with Door Prize PHASE BINNS REIT TUTTO TPIT IST COC TIS SN 000s 0ENs ans noe nose se: 3225427-160408-04 » «THIS AND THAT IN TOWN er» Show that is sold out.but for anyone wishing to make a donation to Children's Wish.for Ylan Groulx.a 4-year-old Havelock boy with leukaemia, may call the Huntingdon school at 450.377.6065.Ylan would like to take a trip involving multiple forms of transportation, such as trains, planes, buses.boats.etc.NOMINATIONS FOR LITERACY Nominations are now open for the 2008 Canada Post Community Literacy Awards.which celebrates the remarkable efforts of individual Canadians and educators who have contributed to the advancement of literacy in their communities.To submit a nomination, visit the Canada Post Community Literacy Awards website at canadapost.ca/litera- cyawards Nominaiion deadline is May 23.Beamer Il Already years , More than In collaboration with Legault Electronique Ste-Martine 1} Contest reserved for Galeries Ormstown customers residing in Quebec only.2) You must answer correctly to the mathematic question on the participating coupon.57 0 0 0 ress : Contest ends April 24, 2008, get one (1) contest coupon for each purchase of $5 or more at the Galeries Ormstown participating merchants.Diouf \u201cpa rticipate! In our contest LES GALERIES rs ORMSTOWN 3} Rules of the contest are available at the Galeries Ormstown, 4 Bridge Street, 8 Ormstown, Quebec, 450.370.4966 ond ot 2 www goleries-ormstown.ca 3 4) One winner per prize of a raffle fo be held on April 25, $ 2008 of 12 noon § 5) No purchase necessary (see rules) SERGE A0 = PI\u201d I J SA Af ll SAS 0 smarter ignite aN fl, LT AT JO JT EA A JA = p= capri ES Across Canada: One step at a time Students at Heritage Elementary are travelling across Canada without leaving their hometown.How, you ask?Through a program called Step Across Canada that was initiated by Physical Education teacher Harry Antoine.Step Across Canada is an innovative physical education challenge that involves a great opportunity for integrated learning.The children work as a team in Gym class to take as many steps as possible and then tally up the numbers to convert them into kilometres across Canada.Grades 4, 5, and 6 are participating in the project that involves the use of pedometers in physical education class.The steps are tabulated at the end of each class and then the distance of the entire class is measured on a map of Canada.As the students travel across the country, their homeroom and specialties teachers introduce different activities along the way.The Grades S and 6 classes have been over-viewing each province\u2019s political, economic and geographic situation.The Grade 4 class has been sharing their own Canadian travel experiences together.So far they have seen icebergs and ports from Newfoundland.Students are also researching Canadian authors for Reading Month.The Music teacher is also involved, instructing students in traditional and current music from the different areas of Canada.The program will culminate in an end-of- year concert that will showcase the songs and music from across Canada.Canada is a great country to visit no matter how you do it.Keep up the great work, Heritage Elementary.Cars crash in Ormstown, one in Elgin MINE EE Rae A collision at the Rtes.138 and 201 intersection left two older men injured during a morning crash on April 8.The accident occurred when one motorist failed to make his stop and t-boned into another car travelling through the intersection.Injured were a St-Anicet man, 78, and an Ormstown man, 61.Both were taken by ambulance to Anna Laberge Hospital in Chateauguay, where they were treated for minor injuries.Elgin crash A 28-year-old St-Anicet woman didn\u2019t see the end of the road coming to an intersection and sailed through straight into a ditch.The motorist was travelling along 4th Conc.in Elgin around 7 p.m.on April 13.She failed to stop when she reached -Morrison Rd.She was taken by ambulance to Valleyfield where she was treated for MPAA, Dr.Suzanne Marcil invites you to come and celebrate her 30% anniversary \\ acticing veterinary medecine.2 uffet will be served on Saturday, nd: 24, 2008, starting at 6 p.m.Restaurant du Boulevard ge \u201c1290 Mgr Langlois BLVD.in Valleyfield f, Singer/animator Mr.Paul Tremba j With reservations, for a cost of $39 Tickets will be on sale at the clinic 20 Mill, Howick, until April 30, 2008 Firearm seized A Godmanchester man, 50, landed himself in trouble after police arrested him for firing off shots in the air at migrating \"geese foraging in a field around 9 a.m.on April 7.Haut-St-Laurent Sûreté de Québec officers responding to a citizen\u2019s alert about gunfire arrived to find the shooter in possession of an unregistered revolver, for which he did not have a permit.He is to appear in Court to answer to charges.Vandalism Two neighbouring houses on Lambton St.in Howick were the objects of vandals overnight on April 9-10, as windows were broken by hard, thrown objects.The owner contacted police to report the incident with damages totalling over $200.The Droulers/Tsiionkiakwatha archaelogoical site where the remains a 15th century Iroquois village on Leahy Rd.in St-Anicet were found, won the top regional tourism award at March 11 \u201cGrands Prix du Tourisme\u201d gala.The Canadian National Historic Site welcomed around 10,000 visitors last year to view the authentically-reproduced longhouses, garden plots and to sec the unearthed artefact displays.The site opeus for tie season in May.(Photo provide Huntingdon 2006 Financial meeting PTE EE Huntingdon taxpayers will be able to have a look at the 2006 books for a better understanding of the Town\u2019s financial Since 1965 199 Rte 132 Ter : 450.373.5072 Fax: 450.377.5072 St-Stanislas-de-Kostka F state.The Council will officially deposit a Financial statement at a Special Meeting scheduled for this Friday, April 18, 7:30 p.m., at the town hall.£ « 8002 \u2018OL Indy « Jauea|g ay) 4 » April 16, 2008 » The Gleaner EINE ny Better to give than to need Some might consider it nothing less than astonishing that the daily blood-product needs of Quebec hospitals are provided by donations from only three percent of the population.Each day, hospitals utilize an average of 1,000 pints.Every day.Each pint helps four people.Donors may give the gift of Life every 60 days, and many of them do make it their personal mission to attend collection clinics organized locally.It is quite common to see the same outstretched arms, but more donors, especially young virile men with high haemoglobin blood levels, are what is needed to boost blood-bank supplies.Habits form by doing something once, and then doing it another time, and repeating the behaviour.Then it becomes an old habit.Who is eligible?Basically any adult over age 18, in good general health who has not participated in \u201crisky\u201d personal activities would be accepted.Before proceeding to a preliminary screening, a small finger- prick blood sample is taken to test for blood type and haemoglobin levels; a one- page questionnaire at reception allows would-be donors a chance to review the eligibility requirements.Sometimes a regular donor is temporarily denied.Examples: a vacation to a tropical country where there has been malaria outbreaks, a recent visit to a dentist, or a course of antibiotic would delay a donation.Questions might be answered by calling 1.800.847.2525, or, view website info@hema-quebec.qc.ca The donation part takes about 15 minutes, and donors are asked to rest for a few minutes before leaving.Plan on the visit taking around 30 to 45 minutes.Don\u2019t want to go alone?Bring a friend.At \u2018east try once to give blood and if it goes reasonably well, do it again.A bilingual web site www.hema-quebec.qc.ca lists all upcoming clinics.Donors may give blood every 60 days.What if it was you or a loved one who needed blood in an emergency?Better hope that three percent who give faithfully don\u2019t take the day off.Val Furcall x JANET Lack of maintenance caused flooded basement I am writing this letter in regard to an incident on April 1, 2008.There is a Town pumping station on Fairview Rd.and because of ice in the ditch blocking the drain pipe and fast melting snow, it became painfully obvious this station wasn\u2019t able to handle the excess which started problems by backing up.The Hinchinbrooke Fire Department had to be called to help empty a basement, while the Huntingdon Town men came to clear a path with a backhoe across to the river to allow the excess water flooding the road to drain above ground as it couldn\u2019t get through the ice- covered pipe underground.Someone mentioned the ditch that the pipe runs from under the road to the river is on the Hinchinbrooke side of Fairview, so I thought, \u201cHere we go again, passing the buck\u201d.I called Hinchinbrooke the following day and was told Huntingdon and Transport Quebec are responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the pumping station.I then called Huntingdon Town Hall to state that - what the problem was, and I was told someone would probably call me back.I also left a message at Transport Quebec.Needless to say, it\u2019s a week later and I haven\u2019t heard from either of them.I also became aware of it being a known fact that a man, a neighbour, who has passed away, used to constantly clear the ice away in the winter as well as the debris the rest of the year, from in front of this overflow pipe to avoid this type of problem.It seems to me this falls under the heading of Maintenance, doesn\u2019t it?With the spring temperatures, and quickly melting snow, basements having some water is common, not pleasant, but common.Having a basement inundated because of lack of maintenance is completely unacceptable! In closing, I appreciate the Hinchinbrooke Fire Dept.for their quick response as well as the Town men who came to help.Barbara Laprade Huntingdon Masonic gives to community An important part of Masonry is support for your neighbour and your community, both morally and financially.The Chateauguay (Valley) Masonic Lodge No.36 has donated $29,875 to deserving organizations in the past 10 years.Donations totalling $2,500 for 2008 being presented this week: Barrie Memorial Hospital, $500; Huntingdon County Hospital, $500; Valleyfield Suroit Hospital, $500; Shrines Hospital, $625; and Café de Deux Pains (in Valleyfield), $375.The local Lodge was instituted in 1869, to be of service to the community.Manager: es * André Castagnier He b d os acastagnier@gleaner-source.com \\ 4 on té re Q i ons Office: La force d'un reset Sheri Graham Liz Elliott Lise McDonagh raphi ian pub@gieaner-source.com Geneviève Larue Repr PCO QUEST Nicole Jacob 243-C Boul.d'Anjou Mélanie Castagnier Châteauguay Qc ventes@gleaner-source.com J6J 2R3 .ment: 450.699.8566 The Gleaner (English section) Printer: editorial@gleaner-source.com Imprimerie Québécor 800 Boul.Industriel, bur.100 La Source (French section) St-Jean-sur-Richelleu, Qc Patrice Laflamme J38 8G4 platflamme@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.CanacPi Canada local: $32.00 outofarea $39.50 United States $48.00u.s.funds $55.00 can.funds Th 66 Châteauguay St., Huntingdon, Qc, JOS 1H0 Tel.: 450.264.5364 - Fax: 450.264.9521 info@gleaner-source.com Py TR far yous a) www.gleaner-source.com Published by the Huntingdon Gleaner (1985) Ltée = @ + AJRQ Audit Bureau of Circulations ier The Gleaner will publish all comments of 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 aiso 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.Our 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 are not necessarily those of the management.SERVING THE MUNICIPALITIES OF: Athelstan, Cazaville, Dewittville, Elgin, Franklin Centre, Hemmingford, Howick.Huntingdon, Lacolle, Ormstown Ste-Agnes-de-Dundee, St-Anicet, St-Antoine-Abbé.Ste-Barde.St-Chrysostome.Ste-Martine, St-Louis-de-Gonzague, St-Stanislas-de-Kostka, St-Timothée.Valleyfield.3223768: 5 Frov SONE OF THESF MA@AZ1NES = JO YEARS ol, WHEN ERE YoU SSINS To READ THEM?/6 04.0% À AL es i A x or pe fo A en MEO MR \u201c0005 pa Steve Carrigan was among 93 donors at the Rotary Club Blood Donor Clinic in Huntingdon last Friday at Arthur Pigeon H.S.Mr.Carrigan, giving is something we can do\u201d (he has 30 times); \u201cit\u2019s the least we can do.\u201d a Huntingdon fireman, says \u201cthere is a need for blood, (Photo: VF) FROM |g dC [AN IE ARCHIVES [ 80 years ago ] april 14, 1048 TWO BOYS ARRESTED FOR THEFTS On Sunday, April 11th, St.Joseph\u2019s School, Huntingdon, was broken into by two juveniles and numerous articles belonging to the Brothers were stolen.The theft took place while the Brothers were at evening prayer.Other articles were also stolen from the cars parked outside the Roman Catholic Church, while the owners were attending the service.Police Chief Vallee was called and told of the thefts and immediately started investigations which lead him to the homes of the suspects and while he did not find them at home, he later found the boys and located the stolen property.By 12.30 Sunday night the goods had all been recovered and the property was returned to the rightful owners on Monday morning.During the search, the purse which was snatched from Mrs.McLeod, of 95 Wellington Street, was also recovered.The recovery was made on Monday morning and naturally this lady was very pleased to have her purse returned to her.The one thing that she prized most from a sentimental value, was a compact given to her by her late husband and this was in the purse and returned to her.On Monday evening, Chief Valley was instructed by the members of the Town Council to proceed to have the boys put into a proper institution with the idea that they would learn that a path of crime does not pay.Chief Vallee said he had warned the boys on numerous occasions, but apparently there was nothing that could be done as they continued to do the same things.[ 30 years ago ] April 12, 1978 450 CUBS GIVEN SUGAR OUTING There are some beautiful people in the Chateauguay Valley and Mr.and Mrs.André Pilon of St.Louis de Gonzague are among them as they played host and hostess to Scouts, Cubs, Guides and Brownies at various times during this maple syrup season.Last Saturday 30 Howick Cubs, with Akila Nicole Mischook, several assistants and the regular drivers, visited the Pilon sugar bush.The Pilons are a young couple with two children.They love boys and girls and already this year they have given 450 Valley Cubs free day in their bush.At noon the youngsters from Howick were given baked beans, pea soup, bread, sugar pie and cake - all they could eat, country style.And each Cub went home with a 10-ounce bottle of syrup and a sugar cake.Six lads went out with two leaders - one in front and one at the rear - and did an hour of cross-country skiing through the bush and on the farm to earn their badges.Pilon, a one-time trapper, had many stuffed animals of different kinds in natural positions.The Cubs were invited into their beautiful home to see all these interesting sights. wv nN ~< .Ut J tt AV eme Year/{ 60 000 km Powertain limited warranty \u2018*Transportation, preparation and taxes extra.j GT Year/ unlimited knv *Whichever comes first.Regular maintenance not included.New Vehicle Limited Warranty covers most vehicle parts under normi use and maintenance.Roadside assi oadside assistance **Best Backed claim based on published OEM warranty information for Model Year 2007\" 2008 light duty vehicles.See dealer or mitsubishi-motors.ca for Warranty and Roadside Assistance terms and conditions and other details.Important restrictions will apply and not all customers will be eligible.Valleyfield Mitsubishi \u201c= 3333, boul Mar Langlois, Valleyfield - 490.373.6444 cr.G « 8002 \u20189L [ludy « Jauea|g ay) 6 » April 16, 2008 » The Gleaner [ NOrses from page 1 ] Val Furca What happens if you go to an exotic animal auction $0 buy a donkey to watch your flock of rare-breed sheep?If you are Brent and Janet Tolhurst of Howick, you buy the donkey and add a miniature horse as well.Three years later the sheep are gone (and the donkey too) and the front pasture field, the barnyard and the backyard are now home to 16 miniature horses, with three foals on the way.At first glance from Rte.138 near the Georgetown Church, the miniatures prancing around look like small ponies, but this recognized breed descends from British bloodlines specifically bred during the Industrial Revolution to be smaller and smaller.Eventually the horses replaced women and children pulling carts in British coal mines.They were more -efficient than the cheap human labour, and could haul heavier loads.In France, miniatures found favour in French courts for privileged children to play with.Mini saddles on mini backs, with mini carts to pull.Such fun.The standardized height is 34-inches at the withers (shoulders), though some breeders prefer the under 30- inch horses.They look and act every inch of a regular size horse, with individual personalities, preferences, dislikes and quirky habits.They weigh in at 120 up to 300 Ibs.Children may ride them, though they are bred to pull carts carrying children or adults.They have big-horse attitudes.The mares are in charge but they let the stallion think he is, explains Janet with a gentle smile.Miniatures have friends.When new groups are introduced they will fight with each other until they establish a pecking order.One pair would nip, kick and scream at each other constantly in little horse squabbles, Janet said.But they couldn\u2019t stand to be separated and whinnied for the other when apart.Canadian winters have little effect on these sturdy and grounded animals; in recent weeks they flew across ice like they had skate blades imbedded in their hooves.Increasing the herds Janet says: \u201cDon\u2019t let their yak-coats fool you.Under all that shag are sleek, svelte animals with flowing tails to the ground and cascading manes.\u201d Think about what a herd of the toy My Little Pony would look like prancing around.They admit they are not trying to make a living from raising miniatures; rather it\u2019s a way of life to raise interesting and exotic animals.\u201cBut we have extra \u2018boys\u2019 to sell.\u201d It would be nice to expand the breed numbers locally.\u201cOf course, we\u2019re always trying to pay off what we just spent .and buy more,\u201d added Janet, who also teaches Health Care courses part-time at the Adult Career Centre in Ormstown.So far, they have sold four locally destined for a four-horse hitch.With enough interest, the Miniatures could command their own show classes at agricultural fairs.People usually request a mare to buy, though, in Janet\u2019s opinion, the stallions often have more spirited personalities and are less shy.Colour is what people are after when they buy minis.The more colour the better.\u201cWe have several horses with one blue eye, which is quite interesting,\u201d Janet added.Brent says they can see and enjoy watching horse antics from every window of their house, and literally could watch them by the hours when he\u2019s not dairy farming.Janet says, \u201cWe try not to buy more.\u201d \u201cBut I don\u2019t think we're going to succeed,\u201d says Brent, shaking his head.\u201cThey are like chips, you can\u2019t have just one.\u201d The horse herd also includes two draft horses, Brent\u2019s interest.One is a rare breed, a Suffolk Punch, of which there is probably only 1500 worldwide.His is one of only several in Quebec.The Suffolk almost died out as their historical occupation was farm workhorse and when tractors displaced them, farmers stopped raising the 1600- Ib., 16-hands-high chestnut-coloured workhorses.The other is a Belgian.Together they eat daily equivalent to what the 16 miniatures consume.\u201cWe wish we had one of those old rambling barns or a new coverall with a stable cleaner.We\u2019ve made good use of the building we have, but if we had more space, we\u2019d end up with more 20-plus years ago \u201cBirth a nd Deaths Card of Thanks, In Memoriams, Engagements DIED CHUBRY, Ann (née Yacyk) - Passed peacefully in the arms of her loving family at the Valleyfield Hospital on April 11, 2008, at the age of 80 years.Survived by her loving husband Walter, her two sons Bill (Hélène Leduc) and John (Lily Elliott) and her granddaughters Brandy, Jennifer and Melissa.Also survived by her brother John (Nellie), her sister Helen and many nieces and nephews.Visitation will be held at the Rodrigue Montpetit Funeral Home, 170 Chateauguay, Huntingdon on Wednesday, April 16 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., also Thursday, April 17 from 9:30 a.m.Service will follow at 11 a.mat St.Patrick's Church, Herdman.In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.THURSTON, Maurice - In Rockburn on April 7, 2008 passed away Mr.Maurice Thurston aged 81 years.Beloved husband of Laurette Haineault.He leaves to mourn his children Diane, Roger (Grace), Serge (Dyane), Johanne (Stephane) and Georges, three grandchildren Fanny, Vanessa and Sophie, his brother Edgar and also many relatives and friends.A funeral service was held on Thursday, April 10, 2008 at St-Joseph\u2019s Church in Huntingdon.Burial at St- Joseph's Cemetery, Huntingdon.Funeral arrangements by Rodrigue Monetptit & Fils Inc., 170 Chateauguay Street, Huntingdon.MEMORIAM STEVENSON - In.memory of Norman Stevenson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and son, who passed away on April 22, 2007.We think about you every day, But it seems this time of year, When earth begins its final thaw, And maples shed sweet tears, We find you in the upturned faces, Of sunny daffodils, And in the call of homebound geese, And songbirds, happy trills.The warms and gentle spingtime breeze, Brings whispers of your name.We miss you more than we can say, Our loss is Heaven's gain.Norm is missed deeply and remembered with love by his wife Betty, his sons Barrie (Lisa), Mark, Randy, Tim (Tammy) and his grandchildren.Rodrigue Montpetit & Fils Funeral Home Pre-arrangement-Cremation Jacques Montpetit, owner Tol.: 450.264.5331 - 170 Châteauguay, Huatingdon 3220676-030107-04 HEMMINGFORD, QUÉ.For Beautiful Flowers Kelly GS.Funeral Home Inc.= Pre-arrangement Cremation Jacques Montpetit, Owner 19 Lake Street, Huntingdon Tel.: 450.264.5447 horses,\u201d Brent jokes.This fascination with exotic breeds and pets started when Janet and Brent first acquired angora rabbits, whose valuable hair Janet sheared every three months to spin into angora yarn.The exotic course Rabbits bred like, well, rabbits.They had lots and the workload grew with them.The rabbits were traded for fancy and rare breeds of sheep - Shetlands, Merinos (with the curled horns), Blue-faced Leicesters, Romneys and Leicesters.They were long wool or fine wool breed animals that furnished Janet\u2019s spinning and knitting business.They had wildly different colours, and were fascinating.\u201cWe enjoyed our time with the sheep.I miss the spring lambing season, seeing a group of little lambs running around, but it was never without problems, sleepless nights in cold weather.I won\u2019t miss that part,\u201d Janet adds.\u201cBack to the donkey experiment \u2014 the donkey didn\u2019t understand sheep, the sheep were afraid of the donkey.It just wasn\u2019t working out.\u201d \u201cBut we really liked the mini horse.We like the way he moved, looked, and how easy he was to deal with.Then we bought two more colts, from the intermediate amano WWW.roulez.ca 349, Chemin Larocque Valleyfield (Photo: VF) Peterborough area.The rest of the horses have come in ones and twos from a friend in Ingleside ON.She always has a lot of minis on her farm, many of which are for sale.She usually lets me know what she has available.She knows that I'm a sucker for the little ones,\u201d Janet says.The Tolhursts bought a mare due to foal in time for this year\u2019s exhibit at Ormstown Fair in June.The foal is supposed to be a palomino, a colour they don\u2019t yet have.\u201cSome people have campers or boats for recreation, we have minis.\u201d To contact the Tolhursts email them at brentjanet@sympatico.ca A Miniature horse website - and there are lots - is www.mhco.com & Triporteurs and more.3 3 3 qe.x n Mobility scooters 3 7 Service and repair * : 71 Access ramps x 0 Scooter lifts 33 Hospital beds 0 Walking aids s 9 Bath lifts £ © Liftchairs = D Wheel chairs $ D Batteries ;\u2018 3 ( Rental services >h 2 3 = 8 £ L'ASSOCIATION D'ENTRAIDE MUTUELLE DE FEU DU QUÉBEC SUD-OUEST Franklin / Godmanchester / Hinchinbrooke / Howick / Huntingdon / Ormstown St-Anicet / Ste-Barbe / St-Stanislas / St-Etienne / St-Louis THINK ABOUT IT BEFORE STRIKING A MATCH ! A GRASS FIRE CAN TAKE ENORMOUS PROPORTIONS IN A FEW MINUTES.THINK SAFETY DON\u2019T BURN GRASS A message from S.Q.M.A.FA.SOUTH-WESTERN QUEBEC MUTUAL AID FIRE ASSOCIATION 3223203-050406-10 BEE WER EEE pdt _ Le ES Ecole Arthur Pigeon Martin Prince presides over the Night of Honour 2008 Patrice Laflammetr.vf \u201cI can say that when I was a student at the Arthur Pigeon High School, that time held some of the most beautiful moments of my life.\u201d Former graduate Martin Prince said he has good memories of his five years in the school he attended from 1993 to 1998.To show his gratitude to the place with teachers who helped him and to all the people who guided him through his school days, he has accepted the presidency of the Night of Honour 2008, to be held June 13.Carole Latulippe had assumed this role last year.\u201cI accepted because this is a chance for me to give something back to my school.This place has provided all the necessary tools to succeed in life.It is a privilege for me to have been chosen for this role,\u201d he said in a two-page letter to the school.After his primary education at school Notre Dame, he proceeded to Arthur Pigeon.In addition to giving body and soul to his studies, he was involved in several extracurricular activities.He was on the committee of students; he participated in the tournament \u201cYoung Democrats\u201d; and he was on the volleyball team.He was also part of the Group of hosts and hostesses.These are all activities that infused a sense of responsibility and team spirit,\u201d he said.Home is here Mr.Prince said he felt well integrated within the school.\u201cIt was at Arthur- Pigeon that I learned about pride and tolerance.Even if I was apparently different from others, I never felt discrimination, either by the students or by teachers.They treated me as one of their own.This is something remarkable because it is often thought that in small communities there would be more segregation.I was born in India BE WELL INFORMED!!! Suscribe to \"GLEANER 66 CHATEAUGUAY, HUNTINGDON - 450.264.5364 Custom framing 3340 Ridge Road, Huntingdon | 450.264.2231 and I have lived in Japan but I feel like a Quebecer,\u201d he said from Denmark.where he is living.In 1998, the young man set his sights on John Abbott College where he received his diploma in social sciences, and mathematics.Every semester, he managed to be on the Dean\u2019s list, reserved for the 25 students who had maintained the highest marks.At McGill University, he received a bachelor\u2019's degree in Civil Law and Common Law.Admitted to the New York Bar in 2004, he was accepted that same year to the Cass University of London, where he graduated with a Master\u2019s degree specializing in shipping, trade and finance.\u201cThere, as at McGill, I had my diploma, with honours,\u201d he noted.Since 2005, Mr.Prince has been employed with the Danish company Clipper, one of the largest private shipping companies in the world.He works in the fields of finance and law.\u201cMy responsibilities are as follows: monitor business liquidities, manage cash flow, evaluate the profitability of projects, analyze the financial requirement and check all financial contracts,\u201d he says.To young people attending school, Mr.Prince wants to get the message across to encourage them to persevere in their studies.\u201cI would like to tell students that if you work hard, you can accomplish anything that you want in life.You might even succeed at the international level.There are no limits.I would like students to comprehend the importance of education, because knowledge is something that one retains all his or her life and is something no one can take away,\u201d he said.Mr.Prince said he hoped that his attendance at the 2008 Evening of Honour at Arthur Pigeon would encourage students to pursue their dreams.(PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY MARIO DUMAS, ca BILINGUAL AUCTIONEER Our business is SALES SA RACINE 1 ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGIST y byages Farm Transfers DESIGN - PLANS - RESTORATION Tel.: 450.829.3356 By appoi 1445 Route 201, Ormst y appointment Toi: 450.829.3466 DEAN HOOKER Tol.: 450.264.9428 Dolores Pilon CGA Jean-Luc Crête a : B.SC., C.G.A.RENE DUL DE a Nathalie Daoust » FINANCIAL STATEMENTS U NOTARES § TTLEATIORNEYS néèvewreroms FORESTRY ENGINEER ace a DO SES a 450.264.6907 1287 GORE ROAD, HUNTINGDON HOWICK OFFICE by appointment| |107 LAKE ST., HUNTINGDON TEL.: 450.264.6137 Gite Centuare B&B | Clinique WILLIAM JOHNSTON « triane ¢ **** P Vétérinaire [VETERINARY CLINIC GROOMING - BOARDING Hans Odermatt ; mr.o@rocler.qc.ca 40 9] Fax: 450.264.2016 : a Monsieur/Mr.0 Internet 149 Chateauguay, Huntingdon Computer Sales - Repair - Installation - Upgrades rie Lrite \u20ac Champlain On étchard \u2018 Lane ESA AU TEL: 450.829.2287 ___ Ormstown, Que.Les Galeries | hannn Whatman [ Emergency 24/7: 450.374.7387 | 450.829.359 d'Ormstown La 534 Champlain Hemmingiord.3062 Rite 138, Ormstown, Qc www.rocler.qc.ca/ariane/4 50.829.3882 Québec JOL 1H0 Dr.William S.Johnston, D.M.V/B.Sc.Agr.re 450.264.5231 A Land Surveyor 31, rue York, Huntingdon PIERRE MEILLEUR, a.g.Tel.: 450.264.3090 - Fax 450.264.6178 E-Mail: meilleur@rocler.qc.ca groupe sutton miliénia .Chartered Real Estate Broker _ MARIO MONTPETIT, B.Sc.LLB Affiliated Real Estate Agent cell.: 514.885.1267 home : 450.825.2490 Louise Robinson Acupuncture rn.member of l'ordre des acupuncteurs du Québec - 450.829.8775 To treat arthritis, migranes, quit smoking, allergies & more.a HONTIAG ON massage, pregnant woman, bal MASSAGE-THERAPY CLINIC Swedish massages, therapeutic or relaxation hot stone massages, lymphatic drainage chair e q ; ; by massages courses, gift certificates, receipts for insurances DIANE BASTIEN DEJARDIN, PROP atmarr 1gm 17, Chiteauguay, Huntingdon 450.264.2236 546, Trépanier, St-Anicet (res)450.264.6314 RECONNECTIVE HEALING Healing for body, mind and spirit Warren Duff, M.A., practitioner Ormstown 450.829.1155, w.duff@rocler.com YT * MELOCHE - Dr.Annie Auclair, Optometrist Pierre Meloche, optician For ap Hal © 450.264.2339 @ ventilation & air conditioning.293, Notre-Dame.St-Chrysostome, QC JOS 1R0 Tol: 450.826.3666 - Telec_ 450.528.1038 GET NOTICED! 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The Midget Girls made it to the quarterfinals and had to play against Ste- Martine.The last time they played this team they lost by 33 points, but this time it would be different.The whole team had an excellent game with outstanding defence.After the third quarter the girls were down by 15 points with the other team sinking consecutive three-pointers, but they fought back to only lose by 5 points.The girls had a great season which much improvement and their futures in CVR basketball looks promising.The Juvenile Girls first started the season with low expectations and weren\u2019t sure of their capabilities, which explains a very shaky first game.Following this, they improved with hard work at every practice.With this hard work the girls finished second in the South Shore League and lost a heartbreaking game for the quarterfinals of the Richelieu League.The girls lost this game 40-42 and were down 3 points with 30 seconds left.High scorer Melanie Laberge shot a foul shot to then miss the second purposefully to give Cara Stuckey the opportunity to sink a basket at the buzzer to tie the game.Unfortunately, the referee called off this well-performed play.The team became very close and had a lot of fun through this prosperous season.Volleyball The Juvenile Boys volleyball had their final tournament of the season.It took them a while to get into the game but once they did they dove, dug, blocked and put in some excellent hits.Devin Duncan played well with his strong and consistent serves.Corey Caza and Darren Templeton dug well, Ninos Mikail and Sam Bulow showed off their great sets and Eric Bellefroid played with great styles.The Midget Boys volleyball team finished their regular season in third place in the SSIAA league.They played well in their semi-finals against Chambly with the last game being a hard fought 21-25 loss.Jeremie Leboeuf played very steadily through out the tournament displaying his great setting ability.OPEN HO ré SUNDAY.APRIL 20* Wn > \"04 from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m.anital Vétérinai AT ORMSTOWN Hopital Veterinalre VETERINARY HOSPITAL Veterinary Hospital Winner of the Huntingdon S Pub team, from finals played on March 29.Pictured are (front) Tyler Waller, Jeff Duke, Norm OQuimet, Fred Moore, Matthew Rogers; (back) Shane McRae, Kent Erskine, Philip Brethour (coach), Mac McRae, Steve Wilson, Robert Patenaude, Ken Watson.ockey League playoffs was the Long Rapids unday Morning (Photo provided) CABANEA SUCRE, DP! TIT BOI 3] «e AÎl you\u2018can eat 4] traditional sugar [§ shack meal served at your table * Reception * Open Tuesday to Sunday * Music during À week-ends e Dance Hall Bring your own wine and beverages -Pure manie products -Taffy, manie better E Magh srw § www.bonjourguebec.com 450.377.2225 3226051-050308-21 RANG DU 5, ST-STANISLAS The Ormstown Veterinary Clinic formerly located on Gale Street has moved into its new facility at 1430, route 201, Ormstown and has become the Ormstown Veterinary Hospital.The team at the H.V.C.would like to invite you to our Open House on April 20* from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m.It is a day organized for you to discover the veterinary world of farm animals and companion animals through different activities.You will also be able to tour our new facilities.This invitation is extended to all the public.Come see us with your family and friends.The Haut-Saint-Laurent and Health Social Services Centre (CSSS), comprised of a CLSC (Huntingdon CLSC), à hospital 3226545-160408-04 We look forward to welcoming you on April 20 *.8 » April 16, 2008 » The Gleaner Do you enjoy interacting with teenagy rs from different countries?Would you like to build local and internatior friendships?Volunteer your time with EF Foundation! 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EF Foundation for Foreign Study is currently looking for volunteer exchange coordinators who would love to volunteer their time with foreign exchange students, host families and local high schools.Join a national and international team of volunteers.Incentives apply.expenses are reimbursed and training is provided.For more information call Amanda at: 1-800-263-2825 or visit our website at www.effoundation.ca www.effoundation.c- 3225321-160408-04 Centre de santé et de services sociaux du Haut-Saint-Lauvent Haut-Saint-Läurent Health and Social Services Centre (Barrie Memorial Hospital in Ormstown) and two residential and long-term care centres (Centre d'hébergement du Comté d\u2019Huntingdon and Centre d'hébergement d'Ormstown), is located in the Haut-Saint-Laurent MRC, in the southwest of the province.It provides community health and social services to a population of approximately 26,000 residents, 40 percent of which are anglophone, while 60 percent are francophone.We wish to fill the following positions and the candidates must be able to communicate in French and English.ASSISTANT TO THE PSYCHOLOGIST IMMEDIATE SUPERIOR » Huntingdon CLSC - Adult mental health program «Barrie Memorial Hospital - Emergency Part-time job 4 days per week Part time night job (5 night shifts per 2 weeks) * Huntingdon CLSC - Youth mental health program « Centre d'hébergement d\u2019Ormstown Part-time job 4 days per week Part time night job (5 night shifts per 2 weeks) Requirements : Member of the \u201cOrdre des psychologues du Québec\u201d Requirement : Member of the \u201cOrdre des Have an automobile infirmières et infirmiers du Québec\u201d PROGRAM NURSE MANAGER Barrie Memorial Hospital - Emergency Management and support for residential services Full-time replacement (around 15 months) Requirements : Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and/or another relevant training with experience.Management experience would be an asset.Part-time job (7 nights shifts per 2 weeks) Requirement : Member of the \u201cOrdre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec\u201d MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST Barrie Memorial Hospital - Laboratory NURSE Huntingdon CLSC - Health services 49 hours per 2 weeks replacement Undetermined period - 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- Maintenance/Custodial Summer Students; - Maintenance Workmen Class 1 for the replacement list.Interested candidates are asked to forward their application before April 21.2008 to Human Resources Department New Frontiers School Board 214 McLeod Chateauguay, Quebec J6J 2H4 Fax : 450.691.0643 email : hr@esnewfrontiers.ge.ca For a complete description of the above- mentioned assignments, please visit our website at : www.csnewfrontiers.qc.ca 3225424-160408-04 Job offer NUNAVUT EASTERN ARCTIC SHIPPING INC, N.E.A.S is presently seeking candidates to operate its warehouse inthe Valleyfield Harbour, Quebec.All offered jobs are full time seasonal.* Responsible for the reception, labelling and storage of our customers cargo * Efficient loading and unloading * Experience with fork lifts * Capacity to work under pressure * Bilingual (French and English) Warehouse experience, a must * Overtime mandatory Fax your CV.450.377.1316 3226135-160408-21 6 \u201c 8002 \u20189L |lJdy « Jauea|9 ay] 10 » April 16, 2008 » The Gleaner Ladies A of the Huntingdon County Hospital ANNUAL MEETING Monday, April 28, at 2 pm in the Hospital All members and former members are invited to attend.SPRING LUNCHEON Howick United Church 2 Bridge Street Saturday, April 26, 2008 Serving 11:30 am - 1:00 pm 3225317-160408-01 A Date for your Calendar Suh SINGERS SSSHAYDN 0) The Seasons : May 31 in Huntingdon, 3225422-160408-04 ANNUAL MEETING Riverfield Cemetery Association INET TT at Riverfield Curling Club All members welcomed 3225314.160408-210 3225316-160408-21 Adults : $10 - Ages 5 to 12 : $4 St-Andrew\u2019s Presbyterian Church 33 Prince St., Huntingdon ORE EI ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Sur les Routes du St-Laurent APRIL 25, 2008, 7:30 p.m.Ste-Barbe Parish Hall 475 ch.de l'Eglise 1225324-* 6040854 Design and installation of water D ponds, patio walls, in natural stone and pavé-uni Techo-bloc._.Landscaper Gary Livingstone peg pn, pw 450.827.2901 20 Covey Hill Road, Havelock\u201d \\_ donnalivingstone( hotmail.com 3225250-260308- 14 Nas Groupe Sutton du Suroit Inc.Ah DESROSIERS Affiliated Real Estate Agent 450.373.8458 © ST-ANICET: Beautiful cottage, all brick, 4 bdr, 3 bth, stone fireplace in living room, land 115 x 470, far from neighbors.HINCHINBROOKE (HUNTINGDON Beautiful bungalow, all brick, near arena, land 100\u2019 x 200\", living room and dining room all on wooden floor, large finished basement.3225329 160408-04 MARILYN 3 PARTRIDGE: IL ROYAL LePAGE Ce VI E GENT IMMOBILIER AGREE > COURTIER IMMOBILIER AGRÉÉ OFF: 450.264.4798 Ë 15 KING, HUNTINGDON RES.450.264.3095 = ga DUNDEE: One acre.Victorian syle.Ideal f amily home 3 bedrooms + 1 or office.Pine floors, original woodwork, exceptional dining room, lovely parlor separated by glass doors.Open kitchen/dining area.Wood stove in itchen.Small barn with many possibilities.Exceptional in-ground concrete as\u2019: with water fall.A real gem do not miss this one.Asking $129,000 HINCHINBROOKE: Hobby Farm of 10.7 acres.River frontage.Across the street from the house are open BRUNCH Barrie Memorial Women's Auxiliary ta Sunday, April 27\", 2008, A 10 am.to 1:30 p.m.Ormstown Recreation Center Adults $11 - Children $6 Reservation : 450.829.2992 450.829.3563 3254 10-160408-04 he Come and enjoy à, Rene Foran\u2019s - BY Birthday Janbor gr Brasserie du Village 2, Henderson St., Huntingdon Music by Jack Nobel Band, Jerry Harrigan, Bob Hill, Neil MacKay, Bob Robidoux, \\ Robin Daoust and others À .) Everyone is welcome including musicians and singers UNDERSTANDING THE BIBLE i THE GOSPEL OF LUKE Have y you ever wondered how fv understand the Bible 2.Wondered what the Gospel of Luke teaches ?Saturday April 26\u201d, 10 am - 3 pm At St.Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Huntingdon We are pleased to welcome the Rev.Richard Topping, Pastor of St.Andrew St.Pau! Presbyterian Church, Montreal and Professor of Presbyterian College as he explores the Gospel of Luke with us.Sessions : 10-12 & 1-3 Lunch : 12-1 Cost : Donation for Lunch and Sessions For more information and to Register Call Luke 450.264.3527 Register by April 23 to reserve a place for lunch | 3225326-160408-04 3225310-160408-04 Come enjoy the day and have a great time ACHETEZ UNE PASSE DE FAMILLE Coût - 35 EXPO ORMSTOWN Les 12, 13, 14 et 15 juin, 2008 SPECIAL ! Entre le 1\u201d mai et le 15 mai seulement $ TEE) 2 adultes et 2 enfants, 12 ans et moins, ; 10 $ en plus pour enfants 13-16 ans \u2018 | __ Prix entre 15 mai et Ter juin 55 $_ A lg ACHETEZ | UNE PASSE POUR LES 4 JOURS iC 0 ut - 2 0 Prix entre 15 mai et 1er juin 25 $ | Disponible au bureau de l'Expo Ormsioun 3 1, rue McBain, Ormstown § Passes non disponible après le 1er juin fields and a barn 50 ft x 30 ft with electricity and water.$ 134 000 - MLS 1377573 ROYAL LEPAGE VILLAGE is independently owned and operated Municipalité régionale de comté Le Haut Saint-Laurent 5 10, rue King, bureau 400 [> Huntingdon QC JOS THO PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC CONSULTATION MEETING ON THE PROJECT BYLAW MODIFYING THE REVISED LAND USE PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE MRC DU HAUT-SAINT-LAURENT I.Ata regular meeting held on April 9, 2008, the council of mayors of the MRC du Haut-Saint- Laurent adopted a bylaw project which effects are : 1° to anticipate the minimal depth of a lot when this lot is located within 100 meters of a designated but nonadjacent river bank; 2° to anticipate in resort assigned areas exception rules to street with where there are existing buildings on lots; 3° to establish a framework supporting overall project planning; 4° to identify cases of exceptions relating to delivery of construction permits on island buildings and on basic construction on agriculture land: $° to clarify irregularities in the wording of articles 11.20, 11.21, 11.22 and 11.25 of the complementary document.2.On these subjects, a public consultation meeting will be held on: April 23, 2008, at Ste-Barbe Municipal Hall located at 470 chemin de l\u2019Église, in Sainte-Barbe During this meeting, the Consultation Committee will explain the project bylaw and the effects of their adoption and wilf hear the persons and organizations who wish to express themselves.3.oject by-law can be consulted at the ME o ice, from Monday to Thursday from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon and from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm and on Friday from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm, and at the office each municipality whose territory is included in the Haut-Saint-Laurent.Given at Huntingdon on April 10, 2008 AUCTION SALE On the farm for the Estate of Daniel MacFarlane 1770, 4* Concession Elgin, Quebec 4 miles South East of Huntingdon) Pu SATURDAY, APRIL 19, q, Commencing at 10:30 a.m.Antique Victorian bedroom set, commodes, dishware, Biswick Cattle, old books.Photos oninternet (stove wood).Terms: Cash or personal cheque.RANDALL FINNEGAN ENCANTEUR-AUCTIONEER Noe 450.264.3653, Cell.: 100.601.7111 Cell.: 450.601.821 Web site, Photos http//: www.ee finnegan ca http//: www.randallfinnegan.com 3225327-160408-04 AUCTION On the Farm for George MacFarlane 1770, 4* Concession Elgin, Quebec (4 miles South East of Huntingdon) e SATURDAY, APRIL 26, g Commencing at 11:00 a.m.M.F.165 diesel tractor with multipower approx 4256 hrs, Farmall Super C with loader (narrow front), Dodge 1983 half ton pickup 4x4 standard six cylinder approx 98, Agway 12 HP 38\" lawn tractor, Campbell Hansfield 5 HP air compressor, Craftsman 12-1/2 HP planer, Sears Craftsman radial arm saw, Craftsman 14\" bandsaw 1-1/2 HP Beaver 10\u201d table saw, Edger 6\u201d planer, Troybuilt rotor tiller rear drive, Homelite 6300 electric start generator, King 6\u201d grinder, old T.Eatons grain fanner pat 1901, Echo chain saw, several milk cans single axle trailer, PTO air pump, logging chains, cement mixer, old water hand pump, forks, anvil with horn, pipe threader, old wood lathe shovels, tractor chains, several feet rough fumber, chain block, other items too numerous to mention.Terms: Cash or personal cheque.RANDALL FINNEGAN ENCANTEUR-AUCTIONEER Home 450.264.3653, Cell.: ve 601.7111 Cell.: 450.601.821 Web site, Photos http//: www.Men finnegan ca http//: www.randallfinnegan.com 3225328-160408-04 François Landreville Director General and Secretary Treasurer Royal Canadian Legion Branch 81 Huntingdon B.B.0.HAM SUPPER SUNDAY, APRIL 20, 5-7 rm Advance tickets by April 17\" Call : 450.264.4711 - 450.264.5458 Donation $ 12.3225312-160408-04 For The Estate of Arnold Whyte (AKA #1) 179 Pleasant Valley South, St-Bernard de Lacolle, QC Saturday, April 26\", 2008 ati: 00 am.PROPERTY FOR SALE - Are you looking for a country place on a quiet road on 53,801 square feet lot Modular home with 2 bedrooms, kitchen and living room.Two-door garage of 26'x 30\" with cement floor Near Autoroute 15 and within 30 minutes of Champlain Bridge.This property will be offered without legal warranty and will be sold subject to the estate's acceptance of the final bid on April 26th, 2008 at 1:00 p.m.The day of sale the purchaser will be required to give a deposit by certified cheque in the amount of $10,000 with accepted promise to purchase.For more information or to visit the property, please contact Mario Dame, Sutton Agent - 450-638-7000 2000 Ford Mustang Convertible - Ford Mod.601 Workmaster Tractor - Ford 2N Tractor - Allis Chalmers Mod.G Tractor - Wood Working Equip.Lawn Tractors - Furniture & Appliances Equipment & Vehicles.2000 Ford Mustang convertible V-6 Automatic with only 110,000 km - this vehicle was bought new by Mr.Whyte, Ford mod 601 Workmaster farm tractor e/w 3pth and live power takeoff, Ford model 2N farm tractor, Allis Chalmers model G garden tractor e/w center cultivator, Ford Hydrostatic drive lawn tractor with front mounted snow blower attachment, Ford mod.T12 lawn tractor with 38\" mower, Ford mod.TT1 lawn trailer, Agway lawn sweeper, Ford 3 pth hay mower, 3 pth spring tooth grubber, 3 pth trip bucket loader.Woodworking and shop equipment: King 10\u201d X 16\u201d wood lathe, 9\" band saw, Makita circular saw, Rockwell 6\" jointer, Rockwell 10\" radial arm saw, router and stand, 10\u201d table saw, bench top drill press, bench-top belt sander, Lincoln 225 amp.elec.welder, misc hand tools, alum.step 6ft step ladder, 100 ft.measuring tape, 6 or 12 volt battery charger, Shur-Shock 110 elec.fencer, DeWalt angle grinder, Makita angle grinder, 4\" swivel vice, 18V cordless drill, 1/2 ton chain block, bench grinder, saws-all saw, portable air compressor.Household & Miscellaneous & Appliances: Frigidaire fridge, Kelvinator 30\u201d elec.stove, Danby apt.size freezer, Singer sewing machine & cabinet, Kenmore canister vacuum, love seat, cobblers bench stand, coffee table, glass front dish cabinet.Antiques & Collectables: Altitude gauge by Trerice Co.Detroit Michigan, W.Keddy & Sons Ltd.thermometer, a first edition by Burton Lang, Universal Yarn Numbering Balance \u201cRoller-Smith\u201d from Alfred 0.Suter Textile - Bethlehem PA., Jenny Lynn double bed, antique parlour chair, serpents head cane, American watch co.pocket watch, misc.pressed-back chairs, Eastlake rocker.TERMS: Cash - Visa - MasterCard - Interac Alf articles sold will be subject to applicable taxes plus a 5% buyers premium to help cover advertising expenses.\u201d Any announcements day of sale take precedence over ad.The owners and the auctioneers will not be responsible for accidents.Viewing: Morning of sale at 10:00 a.m.- Canteen \u201cDave\u201d on Premises 3225421-160408-04 cHDEAN HOOKER dH Bilingual auctioneer 450.829.3356 + www.deanhooker.com Stanley Cup Playoffs | on the Big Screen 15 a buck, Blue Draft 2,75$ for 20 oz Glass Free Nachos & Dip «@ From 6pm to 10 pm 3226547.160408-04