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Bibliothèque l'assem.nat.- Div.Périodiques maculture producer des Ang ais F 1020 rue des Parlementaires, 3e étage preading the word P8 Québec QC G1A 1A3 28/02/2014 PE # Michel Hohuu 11 Danh Nguyen PHARMACISTS 2 locations to better serve you Ë 4 Bridge Street, Ormstown 21 Lambton, Ormstow Open 7 days Open 4 days > Y; December 2, 2013 I TAHA +o 2 poses $130 pius taxes First snow comes to the Valley # - \u2026 2 | ARN 4R + À ex dede Ai ME AE.| Ys 1863913, featuring\u2019 over 25 [LL of photos fram the past, ic! i] 5 Contact The Gleaner for the sto to y 81] Kids\u2019 fingers across the Craton Valley were crossed tightly when snow was announced for the night of November 26.Alas, no schools in the New Frontiers School Board had snow days on November 27, though buses ran on roads that were quite wet and slushy.i = «nae we els e (Gleaner prime Khor i nde forty The snowy weather was an inspiration for.an art project at Howick Elementary.Students who take part in the weekly after-school art program with Alyson Champ and Chrissy Wallace spent the afternoon making wintry scenes using a number of media.The end results were brush-painted backgrounds with spatter painted snow and then painted-paper collage in the foreground of their winter scenes.The group, which includes Mia Robidoux and Paisley Maitland, shown here, had a great time learning the different techniques, particularly the splattering.PHOTO CHANTAL HORTOP a Ee 2 The Gleaner - La Source, Monday, December 2, 2013 - \u2014 A SIC yocers 100 Ae covsresieeriely SVG THIS AND.THAT-INTOWN@ Grove Hall Cabaret Grove Hall will be holding a Cabaret on December 13 at 7 pm.The Cabaret will present artists and performers of various talents: acrobats, actors, clowns, comedians, dancers, jugglers, magicians, a master of ceremonies, mimes, musicians, poets, puppeteers, storytellers, theatrical skits and more.Everyone is invited to take part; if you would like to perform at the Cabaret, please call 514- 791-5100.The Cabaret will be held at 165 Chateauguay Street in Huntingdon.Christmas bake sale St.Andrew's Presbyterian Church will be holding a bake sale on Friday December 6 from 10 am to 1 pm.The sale will be held at 33 Prince Street and will feature homemade bread, pies, cakes, fudge and much more.Dundee Christmas sale All are invited to visit the Dundee Christmas sale and Arts and Crafts Expo on December 6 and 7 at the Dundee town hall at 3296 Smallman in the village of Sainte-Agnes-de-Dundee.The event will be held on Friday December 6 from 9 am to 9 pm and on Saturday, December 7 from 9 am to 4 pm.Everyone 1s welcome.\u201cA special 150th iversary edition EA gif valued by many 3 Armust have for any history buff 136 pages set Ny Patrie pages of photos from A \u201cthe past, historical articles and a much more.¥ 3 Rurchose your copy already wrapped The Gleaner Dance at the Legion: The Rangers There will be a dance at the Huntingdon Legion on Saturday December 7 from 8 pm to midnight Music will be supplied by The Rangers.A $5 donation will be accepted at the door; everyone 1s welcome.Christmas parade in Huntingdon Santa Claus will be making an early stop in Huntingdon on December 7 to take part in the town\u2019s 16th annual parade.The parade will begin at 11 am at the St.Joseph's parish hall and will make its way along York, Lake, Chateauguay Henderson and Fairview Streets.À small detour will also be made onto Route 138 so that the residents in the Huntingdon hospital can also enjoy the spectacle After the parade, Santa will go the Legion in Huntingdon to greet children and their parents and distribute gifts.Ormstown\u2019s Enchanted Christmas The 4th edition of Ormstown's Enchanted Christmas will take place on December 7 from 1 pm to 5 pm The Waputiks will be on the streets once again providing entertainment, and the event A one year : subscription A gift that's new each week 3: Featuring all the local happenings from around the valley.*Gift letter available will also feature music, crafts, carnage rides, games, and a visit from Santa Claus.Big bang theory?As in other areas in southwest Quebec, a loud bang that rattled windowpanes was heard on Tuesday night at approx- mately 8 pm, and a flash of light was seen in the sky by people in the Valley Though the details had not yet been fully deternu- ned as of press time, it is thought that 1t was caused by a meteorite entering the earth's atmosphere The sound and Light would have been caused by à sonic boom Though it is not clear where exactly the meteorite entered, or where its fragments might have landed, it is thought that the centre of the action might have taken place near Hudson, Quebec Food drive for La Bouffe Additionelle The La Bouffe Additionelle food bank will be holding a food drive on December 7 in Huntingdon to gather food, gifts and funds for families in need this hohday season Elected officials and town employees from Huntingdon, as well as firefighters and volunteers, will be going door to door collecting tovs, non-per- ishable food items and money All the goods and funds collected will be taken to La Bouffe Additionelle to be distribu ted in Christmas baskets for families mn A, gleaner-source com MRC DU HAUT SAINT-LAURENT Castagner to remain prefect The MRC du Haut Saint- Laurent will retain Alain Castagner as its prefect for another two-year term.The mayor of Saint-Anicet, who has occupied the post for eight years, was re-elected by secret ballot on Wednesday afternoon.PATRICE LAFLAMME patrice laflamme@quebecormedia com TRANSLATED BY CHANTAL HORTOP Upon his election, Castagner joked: \u201cThank you very much.Now you will have to put up with me for another two years.\u201d Louise Lebrun, mayor of Sainte-Barbe, was elected vice-prefect over Pierre Poirier mayor of Godmanchester.The race was a close one, with the initial count revealing equal votes for Lebrun and Poirier, with the final decision only being made when Saint Chrysostome mayor Gilles Dagenaus returned after having had to leave the meeting for part of the afternoon Lebrun succeeds Denis Loiselle, former mayor of Howick who 15 no lon ger involved in municipal politics need For more information.please ci Carole Ricard at La Boutte Additionell dt 450-264-2241 PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY & PIERRE MEILLELR, a.g.Land Surtever LUS a Mr EPR Jeftrey Quennev ile Financial Advisor Ta au Log see Fax a SD rire Yaak Hone E Mot rneitheur seu ler cn EET D DUMAS LEDUC, CA Inc.£ Chartered Accountants Farm Taxation Farm Transfers 1445 Route 201 Ormstown Tel 450 829 3466 Clinique Vétérinaire Vetergnars Clin br Shannon NWS 150.237.0090 S23 We trovete Hemnunglord (101 {HO Dolores Pilon Nathalie Daoust NOTARIES & TITLE ATTORNEYS ETAT 11 King St., Huntingdon Tel 450.264 5336 HOWICK OFFICE by appointment VOYAGES ARIANE TRAVEL Les Galeries d'Ormstown ariane @ rocler com 450.829 3882 3593 2268 Gore Ormwtowe Quets- WWW rncler ar a anange GITE CENTAURE B&B RAY MOND JAMES\u2019 Mop ase iy 28°C route nl Stiazers OC 577 74° [el 450 264 9404 BILINGUAL AUCTIONEER AUS Our business is SALES Tel.: 450.829.3356 DEAN HOOKER www.deanhooker.com Jean-Luc Crête BNC FINANC à, = PLANNING INCOME \"Ax HE TURNS 450.264.6907 107 LAKE ST., HUNTINGDON #2) RENE DULUDE FORESTRY ENGINEER 1287 GORE ROAD HUNTINGDON TEL 450 264 6137 Communications Baldwin Fang the - grt wees ; 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GISI iy www.gleaner-sourc exhibition passed out vedrs ago.and no matter how we look at it, 1t dn exhibition 1s going to have real attendance ito must cater to those who are not agncultura lists.That catenng 1s through such things as Horse Raung.Vaudeville Acts, Horse Shows.Band Music and other forms ot attracuons It mav even go so far as some fairs have done In the past as to ndude the giving awav of a car of some other such article at a drawing on the conclu ding might of the exhibition But 11 such things bar the giving of a Federal crant that might otherwise bé obtained ot 1 natural that the directors ot anv tan would need to give consideration to which of all things would be the most beneficial If No attractions were added at all, it 1s quite possible the attendance would fall to such low levels that the grant would not be of anv help either 30 YEARS AGO November 30, 1983 SARACENS BONENBERG WAS INTERNATIONAL COMPETITOR One hundred and four people sat Genera Manager Sheri Graham ray News Department The Gleaner (Engisr Su.Hers Tenens Mac ager \u2019 Sarah Rennie Morte ue wes gor Robert Fichaud Montreal.18 i 4M8.LLC) 1] La Source (Frencr Se oy 3 Epi Mamiya l'Imprimerie Mirabel, head office at Patrice Laflamme ret, Mano Marois LAURE CTT Office staff Liz EHiott.Evelyn Winter J7J 1P3.A Sales representatives fe one et XCEL ELE LD TL Line Hurteau cial supp the HLL of Canada.ugh the Canadian Yearly Subscription Local 3.outofarea s:: .United States * Periodical Fund (CFP).towards our Centrale de montage Sun Media SUSIE J Is £5, ww down to dinner at the Ormstewr Saracens annual awards might held atthe Huntingdon Legion on November !9 Acting MC Tan Neal introduced che President Hugh Mavnard who gave à briet summary of the season Highhzht he mentioned were Bermme Bonenbercs plaving tor Canada Serge Trembis ~ being reserve tor Canada Jumiors ane the placing ot no tewer than nine plavers on the Quebec squad Guest spe:xet Bill Baltour who 1s the coach ot the pro vincial side outlined the aims ct ha Quebec Rugby Union for the tuto He also announced that Berne Bonenberg had been chosen as the Quebec Rugby Plaver of the Year He Was Impressed bv the proceedinus durnng the evening and said how nice it was that the traditions of the game were bemg upheld by Ormstown Kod Beattie, coach of the Saracens was then invited to present an insenbed parchment to Berme Bonenberg tor reachine international level Looking already to next season Saracens are.ds usual hob ding practices at C VR on Thursday and dre alwavs on the lookout tor new plavers 4 000 copies Paid distribution Published by Sun Media Corporation, OE EERE LE mailing costs. gleaner-source.com GOIDATANC IES ETEK Deputy holds discussion of rail safety The federal deputy for Beauharnois-Salaberry, Anne Minh-Thu Quach and the spokesperson for the deputy minister of transport in the official opposition in the House of Commons, Hoang Mai, were in Godmanchester on November 15 to lead a discussion on rail safety.PATRICE LAFLAMME faire at amme@auehcoormedia Com TRANSLATED BY CHANTAL HORTOP attr tery gets T1 4 COTI Some twenty people from the Chateauguav Valley were at the town hall LA CHORALE MADRIGAL CHOIR Choir members pearing up for oliday season The Yuletide Season means different things to different people.For La Chorale Madrigal Choir members, it is the musical grey cup finals.Aside from the usual baking, cleaning, shopping and wrapping, we rehearse and rehearse, we chew our nails, we make sure our outfit is ready to wear, we try to keep our music sheets in performance order and not upside down in our binders; we do everything we can in order not to get sick or hoarse before the big night.We worry about ticket sales, we worry about bad roads and weather, we worry that we have enough food for you, our guests, and that we will find a moment to personally greet you at our reception.And the big night comes.Like giggly school kids before their school pageant, the woman fuss and primp and hum their music.The men stand solemnly like a row of penguins, fervently wishing that they had laughed less and listened to Wanda, our indefatigable director from Plattsburg, listing the little polishing details that we are to pay attention to; the soloists are in \u2018the zone\u2019 In recent years, the repertoire of the choir has changed and there is something for everyone in the selections.This year will be no different and old favourites will mesh with new pieces and bring a lovely blend of carols and secular songs.You will hear Mary Did You Know and three medleys, one by Vaughn Williams.The soloists have worked hard on selecting music that will linger long after the concert has ended.So, bundle up and fill the car with like-minded people and come to St.Malachie to \u2018kick off the season.Let us kindle your Christmas spirit and uplift your soul.You will experience good music, good company, good food.Please share your good fortune with others, if at all possible There is lots of room at the Inn ! The Gleaner - La Source, Monday, December 2, 2013 in Godmanchester for the discussion of rail safety at the local level and they made it clear that this issue was not one to be taken lightly Several local municipal officials were also on hand, including mayor André Brunette of Huntingdon, mayor Pierre Poirier of Godmanchester and representatives from Dundee and Saint-Stanislas-de-Kostka.During the two-hour meeting, citizens expressed their concern about the fact that they did not know what kind of dangerous materials might be travelling the rails through the Valley, which run close to many people's homes.The elected officials present also \u201cshared this worry\u201d and noted that \u201cthis lack of understanding complicates the training of first responders.\u201d They also remarked on the difficulty of finding specialized training for dealing with dangerous materials, but were able to comment on the cost of such training.Acces to information regarding means of identifying dangerous substances was a point of contention among those present.The problem of complete isolation when a longer train passes in certain parts of the territory was also discussed.An example of this occurred in Godmanchester, when a train remained immobile for so long due to an engine failure that a stretcher had to be passed between two cars to allow a patient to be taken to hospital \u201cThis situation could become catastrophic if fighting a fire were involved,\u201d said one participant.Level crossings are a point of particular sensitive 1ssue when it comes to road safety Those present said they could not understand the lack or precise standards \u201cto determine the type of installation that Cobol paling SH pects in Me OOo ls IVs OSs 5 The federal deputy for Beauharnois-Salaberry, Anne Mihn-Thu Quach and the official \u2019 \u2018 - wv opposition in the House of Commons for transport, Hoang Mai, were in Godmanchester on November 15 to lead a discussion on rail safety.+.7.COURTES Ÿ VF ANNE MINH THU QUATH should be used as a function of the characteristics of each level crossing.One citizen suggested that railway companies should be required to create a consolidated fund in case of a railway disaster He said that then, \u201cbankruptcy would no longer be a solution to get out of repairing damage.\u201d Having noted all the citizens\u2019 statements, Quach and Mai committed to reminding the Harper government of its obligations and responsibilities to make rail transport safe.They said that the safety of railways has been put aside by the Conservative government, even as the amount of material being transported by rail is increasing.Mai pointed out that Canada does not use its rail system enough as a mode of public transport and that \u201cwe are far behind the Europeans, who have developed such a system.\u201d He added that the NDP \u201cwould ardently like to develop this mode of transport\u201d eam AG Knowledge \"= Exchange « Put Mobile Technology to Work on Your Farm See leading ag experts In your area At FCC Ag Knowledge Exchange events, you get practical advice you can use.Matt Van Dik Visit our website to submit your free registration, confirm the date, place and time* of upcoming events, and see a full list of what FCC Ag Knowledge Exchange has for you.Everyone is welcome, so register your family members, friends and business partners too.fcc.ca/AgKnowledge 1-888-332-3301 Valleyfield Dec 10 *Dates and locations are subject to change. The Gleaner - La Source, Monday, December 2, 2013 - > (Births and Deaths Cards of Thanks * In Memoriams * Engagements MORRISSEY - Alfred John Morrissey.October 14, 2013.Baby brother to Edmund.Proud parents are Alice Packard and Jake Morrissey of Elgin.Delighted grandparents are Pat Walsh of Elgin, Stephen Morrissey of Montreal, and Lois and Doug Packard of Boston.Great-grandmothers are Marion Walsh of Huntingdon and Hilda Nichols of Toronto.1596047 WOOD - Bob & Susy ( née Pereira) are thrilled to announce the arrival of their son Cameron Pereira Wood, born at 9:25pm on October 11, 2013 at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital in Paget, Bermuda.He weighed 6 pounds and measured 19 inches long.Proud grandparents are Jose & Celeste Pereira of Kitimat, BC and Phil & Elaine Wood of Hinchinbrooke.\u201c599364 McEWEN - Donald McEwen - In loving memory of a dear husband, father.grandfather and father- in-law who passed away on December 5, 1985.Aiso Lois McEwen - In loving memory of a very dear wife.who passed away on September 7 2008.Wife ot Don McEwen.dear daughter-in-law of Jean McEwen of Ormstown.Always loved and remembered.: Don McEwen, Jean McEwen & families STEELE, James W.\u2014 In loving memory of a dear husband.who passed away December 3, 2003.l've lost my soul companion, A life linked with my own, And day by day | miss him more, As | walk through life alone, He was taken without any warning.His going left my heart filled with pain.But though he is gone from me.In my heart he will always remain Your loving wife Alberta IE (dna Richard (née Legault) 2013.at the age of 89 years, passed away peacefully Edna Richard (nee Legault), wite of the late Hervé Richard.She leaves to mourn her only daughter Lynne (Gino).her grandsons In Huntingdon on November 23, Mathieu, Patrick and Nicolas, her sister Hazel (Damasse) and her brother Harold (Lisa), her brother-in-law, her sisters-in- law as well as many relatives and friends The family received relatives and friends Sunday, December 1, 2013 from 2-4 p.m.and 7-9 p.m.and Monday, December 2 as of 9:30 a.m.at Rodrigue Montpetit et Fils Inc.Funeral Home, 170 Châteauguay St, Huntingdon, followed by the funeral at 11 am.at St-Joseph's Church, Huntingdon.Burial St-Anicet Cemetery.Online condolences and tributes may be made at www.rodriguemontpetitfils.com 1200844 nd = $ - - 4?Many thanks to all my family for organizing my 80\u201d Birthday Party at the Legion and to a the friends and neighbours who attended.The music and the food were great.Everyone had a good time.| am enjoying reading over the lovely cards and will have great memories.Art Rankin 1599378 | would like to take this opportunity to than k my many friends for the special cards and lovely gifts they gave me on my 100th birthday.| would also like to thank my family for the wonderful party at which | got to see so many of the special people in my life.| am sending best wishes to all of you.Sincerely, Ruth Heavysege 1599355 | wish to thank Victory Chapter #34 for the beautiful 70 year pin they presented me and for the party they had at the residence where | am now living.Sincerely, Doris Cookman C.Rosemary Cosgrove Swift (née Ouimet) In Huntingdon, on November 21, 2013 passed away C.Rosemary Swift (née Ouimet), at the age of 93 years.Beloved wife of the late Cetel parting FH years un Me cormenculy AA GS NAS gleaner-source com Elgin and District Pipes and Drums gives back to community The Elgin and District Pipes and Drums band not only provides the soundtrack for numerous community events, they also make donations to worthy causes.This autumn, they presented $1000 to the Huntingdon branch of the Royal Canadian Legion to help cover the cost of heating their building over the winter.À cheque for the same amount was given to the Woman's Auxiliary of the Barrie memorial Hospital.Pipe Major Wanda Goundrey says that the band does some twenty appearances each year.The proceeds of these events are used to cover purchase of kit and travel expenses.If there is a surplus, the band chooses a charity and an amount to donate.Past recipients are the Montreal Children's Hospital and Ste.Justine Hospital.The band also donated their time to the recent St.Andrew's Day Celebration concert at CVR for the St.Andrew's Presbyterian Church repair fund.© LORDY, LORDY Look Who s 40 Me Je Lotte Denmark HEMMINGFORD.QUÉ.When Only The Hest Will 1a, For Beautiful Flowers 1.800.363.1446 WI RIL] ~ ) - oo 24 1 à Rodrigue Montpetit & Fils Kelly G.S.Inc.Funcral Home Pre -arrangement-Cremation Jacques Montpetit, President 450.264.5331 170 Châteauguay Huntingdon www rodriguemontpetithis com In your mailbox every week.Subscribe to the Gleatter 66, Chateauguay, Huntingdon 450 264-5364 rend + RRR SERRE JN AEA MAE JE YR ITB JARRE: JRE Jaane J gleaner-source.com The Gleaner - La Source, Monday, December 2, 2013 Celtel reetivg 150 gens cre She cornduulgy SNOS ANS / Buying local makes for the best gifts of all Making the choice to support your local economy by buying local makes sense all Year round, but it is especialty important to do at Christmas time.Buying local allows you to give unique gifts while making sure that the businesses run by your neighbours can stay alive.Hostess gifts, such as baskets of delicious local products or items created by local artisans, are particularly charming.And when entertaining, you'll be sure to impress your guests by featuring the tastiest and most unusual products of vour area.By doing this you'll be encouraging local producers and limiting the 12 Id A salon for St y ° the whole i family! coiffure y For Christmas, offer gift certificates or gift baskets, jewelery.7 47A Wellington, Huntingdon 450.264.3151 | J EL qe | Gift cards available \u2014 | Free gift wrapping service \u2014UNIOFIX greenhouse gas emissions generated by the transportation of products.Buying local is also advantageous in the family gift-giving department.Just think about the prohibitive price of the gas youd need to go on shopping trips to the big malls and far-away city centres, never mind having to return to these places to exchange unsuitable gifts.Indeed, for clothing, choose gifts from stores closer to home so that if the size isn't right or your teenager doesn't agree with your tastes in style, you won't have to go far to remedy the problem once the holidays are over.Promoting the prosperity of local businesses also means maintaining employment levels or even creating new jobs for yourself, your neighbours, and young adults.When you support the businesses that make the goods you buy and the stores that sell them, it means lower unemployment rates, greater purchasing since 1945 deruis * Gift baskets * Fruitcakes * Shortbread cookies * Xmas logs * Tarts * Farmer rolls & other breads (Arc lip1tr, vevtwen rv yd wrrcnd Ke rerner.cowed re, for Aegh ÿ wally.Avene Agir mas bei gorde \u2019 51 Roosevelt, Huntingdon 450.264.5024 FREE Ca pwr tase ol Ne en rd HRT he Valin SK Ah gr TY ly.-25% Christmas decorations?selected products, ¥ in cosmetic dept.only Dion, Durand & Douang 72 Chateauguay St., Huntingdon 450 264-5347 community and yourself the most beautiful gift of all: buy local.Ke Satalbatagt 5 CCR eri gL power, and a more tightly knit community.So, as Christmas approaches, give your X ri \u201cfit ip FX EN The Gleaner - 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One time, monthly, bi-weekly or weekly cleaning Residential & Commercial Cleaning Services ; Irene Bnet Vu PL de Ne CO oe 4 at Huntingdon United Church.J pans nes bi- LRN.CE CSpot SC be 2.7s 8 AE NCUA GUINIR IE ste CES RE ERA #54 37-5 At FUN CNE Ua: © am cmt es += mundo tante mm \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 YR A Te tt © gleaner-source.com Automobiliste arrêté après une chasse à l'homme Une poursuite policière à haute vitesse a connu son dénouement quand le véhicule du fuyard s'est retrouvé dans un champ le 21 novembre en soirée à Ormstown.Selon Ingrid Asselin, porte- parole de la Sûreté du Québec (SQ), la chasse à l'homme a débuté vers 22h30 sur l'autoroute 30 à Salaberry-de- Valleyfield, alors que les policiers de la SQ de Beauharnois-Salaberry ont voulu intercepter un automobiliste pour excès de vitesse Celui-ci, un individu âgé de 21 ans, a refusé d'obtempérer pour tenter de fuir à haute vitesse, tout en accrochant un autre véhicule au passage, sans toute- tois provoquer d'accident.La course s\u2019est poursuivie via l'autoroute 530, le pont Larocque, puis la route 201 sud pour aboutr à Ormstown, où le fuyard a été intercepté grâce à la collaboration des policiers de la SQ du Haut Saint-Laurent.Dans sa fuite, le Jeune homme avait effectué une sortie de route pour atternr dans un champ du Chemin de la Riviere.II n'a pas été blessé, mais 1l avait une peute quantité de stupéfiants en sa possession I devait comparaître le lende- The Gleaner - La Source, le lundi 2 décembre 2013 AAG IHOJUIOE main au palais de justice de Salaberry- de-Valleyfield, sous des accusations de délit de fuite, conduite dangereuse, fuite policière et possession simple de stupéfiants.Vol d\u2019outils sur un chantier de construction Un vol d'outils s'est produit le 22 novembre en pleine nuit dans un chantier de construction sur le rang Dunkin à Saint-Chrysostome.Un ou des individus ont fait irruption sur le site où se trouvait un conteneur duquel ils ont coupé le cadenas pour ensuite en regarder le contenu Le ou les inconnus se sont emparés d'une plaque vibrante, d'une scie à béton et de douilles, évalués à plus de 3 000S.Une enquête policière sur ce délit a été instituée Jeune automobiliste ravement blessé ans un face-à-face Une personne a été sérieusement blessée dans une collision impliquant deux automobiles le 23 novembre en ALTERCATION VERBALE ENTRE DEUX CITOYENS À FRANKLIN Un homme de 71 ans appréhendé Un homme de 71 ans de Franklin a été arrêté à la suite d\u2019une querelle avec un autre résidant durant laquelle l\u2019un d\u2019eux a été agressé physiquement le 16 novembre en milieu d\u2019après-midi.PATRICE LAFLAMME rat atamme@quebecormed'a cu\u201d Selon des informations obtenues de la de la Sûreté du Québec (SQ), une altercation verbale a éclaté entre deux citoyens sur un terrain privé de la localité, en bordure de la route 202 La dispute a atteint son paroxysme vers 14h lorsque l'un des deux individus a frappé son vis-a-vis a la tête avec un outil qu'il avait dans les mains «Un simple chicane entre deux voisins est à l'origine de cette attaque», a indiqué l'agente Ingrid Asselin, porte- parole de la SQ.Sérieusement blessée, la victime, agée de 69 ans, a été conduite dans un centre hospitalier pour y étre soignée «mals on ne craignait pas pour sa vie», selon ce qu'a indiqué Mme Asselin.Les policiers ont rencontré le septuagénaire qui a été libéré en echange d\u2019une citation à comparaître au palais de justice de Salaberry-de-Valleyfield.Le suspect doit faire face devant le tribunal à une accusation d'agression armée.Nos étudiants en horticulture ont travaillé fort et vous pouvez en profiter! Une belle variété de plantes pour Noel sera disponible dans nos serres.Tout en contribuant à notre levée de fonds, votre visite vous inspirera peut-être à utiliser votre pouce vert comme l'outil d'une carrière florissante en horticulture.Centre d'éducation aux adultes & communautaire = æ 8 Adult Education & mm Community Centre La vente aura lieu SAMEDI LE 14 DÉCEMBRE - de 10h à 15h TET Cette année, nous allons avoir des Jardins miniatures fterrarlume) ainsi que d'autres de) 24 York, Huntingdon 450.264.9276 -\u2014=-/W.; toute fin d'après-midi sur la route 201 à Ormstown.Selon les informations obtenues du détachement du Haut Saint- Laurent de la Sûreté du Québec (SQ).une voiture conduite par un jeune homme de dix-sept ans, qui filant en direction sud, aurait dérapé à l'approche d'une courbe pour ensuite aller frapper une autre avec à son bord un homme de 24 ans.L'automobiliste de 24 ans, domicilié à Ormstown, a subi des blessures graves qui lui ont valu d'être transporté par ambulance à l'hôpital du Suroît de Salaberry-de-Valleyfield.L'adolescent qui conduisait l'autre l'auto, lui aussi résidant d'Ormstown, s'en est tiré indemne.Les parties à l'avant des deux véhicules ont été gravement endommagées a la suite de ce face-à-face.Camionnette volée retrouvée incendiée Une camionnette qui avait été volée a été retrouvée incendiée lundi tôt le matin en bordure du rang Saint-Jean-Baptiste à Saint-Chrysostome.Ce jour-là, le propriétaire d'un boisé a alerté les agents du détachement du Haut Saint-Laurent de la Sûreté du Québec (SQ) après avoir localisé le véhicule détruit par les flammes dans une clairière.L'enquête des policiers a permis d'établir que la camionnette de marque Chevrolet Tahoe, e édition spécial pour le 15C = = anniversaire Un cadeau sûr d'être apprécié Un plus pour tout membre passionné d'histoire Avec des pages comportant des a s du passé, des articles \u201chistoriques et bien plus.5 2 + da ae Fraghotez votre copie déjà emballée.17 appartenant à une dame, avait été dérobée la veille à Châteauguay La propriétaire du véhicule, qui s'était absentée de la ville, a été retracée par les agents.Jeune homme légèrement blessé dans un accident de véhicule Un jeune homme a subi des blessures mineures à la suite d'un accident de véhicule qui s\u2019est produit mercredi tôt en matinée sur la route 209 à Franklin.Peu après 7h, l'individu qui circulait en direction nord a perdu la maîtrise de son véhicule dans une courbe.Le véhicule a ensuite terminé sa course dans un fossé du côté droit de la chaussée.Le conducteur du véhicule, un résidant de Franklin âgé de dix-huit ans, a été légèrement blessé mais a refusé d'être transporté par ambulance dans un centre hospitalier pour y être soigné.Selon les policiers du détachement du Haut Saint-Laurent de la Sûreté du Québec (SQ) appelés sur place, le mauvais temps serait en cause dans cette sortie de route.«Il neigeait et il grélait dehors ce matin-la.Sur la chaussée, il y avait de la gadoue et de la neige fondante», a indiqué le sergent Robert Brabant, porte-parole de la SQ du Haut Saint-Laurent.Un abonnement.d'un an: Un cadeau renouvelé chaque semaine! %.Mettant en vedette tous les .+ évènements locaux de part dans la vallée.*Lettre-cadeaux disponible.The(Gleaner 18 Robert Poéti drole avec et elogieux envers Stéphane Agissant comme invité spécial lors du cocktail annuel de financement de association libérale de Huntingdon le 22 novembre en soirée, le député de Marguerite-Bourgeoys et critique de opposition officielle à l\u2019Assemblée Nationale du Québec en matière de sécurité publique, Robert Poëti, n\u2019a pas tari d\u2019éloges à l\u2019endroit de son homologue du comté, Stéphane Billette, qui représente la circonscription électorale depuis bientôt cing ans, et n\u2019a pas manqué de raconter avec beaucoup d'humour des moments forts de ses tout premiers pas en politique provinciale.PATRICE LAFLAMME \u201cLe d'amMe@quebeco Mega con Devant plus de 220 personnes ras- semblees au club de curling d'Ormstown, l'ancien relationniste de la Sureté du Québec devenu politicien a rappelé qu'il avait accepté de se lancer en politique active pour les d'être candidat libéral aux dernières élections qué- becoises «par ce qu'il a vulors de la crise étudiante du printemps 2012 et par ce que le part proposait pour régler la situation » M.Poeëti a aussi raconté qu'avant de se Joindre au Parti libéral du Québec (PLO).l n'avait jamais été membre et ni milité dans un parti politique.M.Poeti a pris quelques minutes pour ressasser quelques moments plutot concasses a propos de la demière campagne électorale provinciale Il a bien fait ngoler les convives a propos d'une tournée de la caravane libérale qui s'est amenée en août dans une demi-dou- The Gleaner - La Source, le lundi 2 décembre 2013 gleaner-source.com es convives Billette ce P Présent aux côtés de son homologue de Huntingdon, Stéphane Billette, le député provincial de Marguerite-Bourgeoys et critique de l'opposition officielle à l'Assemblée Nationale du Québec en matière de sécurité publique.Robert Poëti, a prononcé quelques mots au cocktail annuel de financement de l'association libérale de Huntingdon le 22 novembre en soirée au club de curling d'Ormstown.: - zaine de circonscnptions en Montérégie dont Huntingdon.«La première fois que j'ai rencontré M.Billette, c'était à bord d'un autobus I m'a dit: «Je comprends maintenant pourquoi tu ne fais pas de porte-à-porte», a dit le député, en éclatant de rire M.Poeti s'est aussi permis quelques bons mots a l'endroit de M.Billette qui «Incarne la releve au sein du PLQ», selon ses propres termes.«Cinq ans en Ils ont bougé avec Rosalie jolie contre la leucémie Sensible au combat contre la leucémie livré par la fille de neuf ans d\u2019une adepte de ses cours, l\u2019entraîneur Gilles Cloutier, de Léry, a organisé une séance d\u2019entrainement au profit de la famille éprouvée.La séance a activé deux fois plus de coeurs que prévu.MICHEL THIBAULT michel.thibault@quebecormedia com Près d'une centaine de sportifs ont envahi le gymnase de l'école Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire à Ormstown où s'est tenu lundi soir le défi Rosalie Émond.La jolie Rosalie elle-même a sauté, couru, dansé et ri.«Elle est en forme.Ça fait du bien.Elle est dans une bonne journée», a apprécié sa mère, Julie Hébert, qui était aussi de la partie.Après deux bonnes heures d\u2019exercices, les participants en sueur se sont rassemblés à la cafétéria de l'école pour le tirage de prix de présence et la remise du montant amassé grâce au prix d'entrée fixé pour la bonne cause à dix dollars.«Je ne connais pas la moitié du monde ici.Je m'attendais à avoir quarante ou cinquante personnes et mon objectif était de 500 $.Vous êtes 92 et on a amassé 1170 $.C'est fantastique», a annoncé Gilles Cloutier Entourée de Rosalie et de son fils William, Julie Hébert était visiblement émue de recevoir ce soutien.«C\u2019est super ! On est bien contents», a-t-elle affirmé.politique, c'est bien Jeune Tu as su reconstruire quelque peu l'image pol tique du Québec», a-t-1l dit M Billette de son côte d dussi distribué quelques fleurs en direction de M Poéti, en parlant de lui comme d'un «précieux atout dans l'equipe libérale » M.Billette était Visiblement heureux d'annoncer qu'environ 450 mulhonsS ont été inzectés dans Huntingdon depuis son dt 5 § Rosalie a participé à la séance d\u2019entrainement avec le sourire.pHOTO MICHEL THIBAULT re bs SF ! y cu \u2014\u2014 : ip aa ES ete election en decembre 2008, ajoutant que les tonds verses dans le comte «ont eté le resultat d'un travail en commun ave tous les acteurs du milieu » Cette reception benefice à reuni des maires et des echevins de la tres grande majorite des municipalités du comte Des personnalités d'affaires, des entre preneurs, des agriculteurs et des leaders de groupes socio économiques étaient aussi de la partie v 4, | + sr .- © HINCHINBROOKE Honoré pour 25 ans passés en politique municipale Un ex-conseiller municipal de Hinchinbrooke, Lawrence Bergevin, a été particulièrement honoré pour avoir consacré un quart de siècle de sa vie à la politique locale.Lors d\u2019un gala qui s\u2019est déroulée dans le cadre du congrès annuel de la Fédération québécoise des municipalités (FQM) les 26, 27 et 28 septembre derniers tenu au centre des congrès de Québec, il a obtenu, de même que des maires et des échevins de plusieurs localités, un certificat Méritas pour ses 25 années passées en politique municipale, remis par le président de l'organisme, Bernard Généreux.M.Bergevin a siégé au conseil municipal de Hinchinbrooke sans interruption durant 25 ans, soit de 1988 à 2013.Il a décidé de ne pas solliciter un nouveau mandat à titre d\u2019échevin en vue des dernières élections municipales.H.10 COURTOISIE FM La divulgation d'informations sur la déficience du mode d'identification des matières dangereuses sur les wagons a semé la contestation chez les participants à la réunion.Certaines parties du territoire régional se trouvent complètement 1solées lorsque des trains comptant plusieurs wagons passent, selon ce qu'ont fait valoir des intervenants ce sou-là Un exemple du genre s'est déjà produit à Godmanchester ou un quartier s\u2019est déja trouve 1sole pour une période de temps assez longue a la suite d'une panne de la locomotive d'un convoi ferroviaire «Un cas d'urgence à nécessité que l'on passe une fillette entre deux wagons pour lui permettre d'aller à l'hôpital La situation deviendrait catus trophique sil s'agissait de combattre un incendie», à relaté un partapant S'il faut en croire les propos entendus par Mme Quach et M Mai, les passages a ruveaux sont des points particulierement sensibles lorsqu'il s'agit de parler de secunte routiere Des participants ont dint mal comprendre l'absence de normes précises «pour détermuner le type dns tallation à utiliser en fonction des carac téristques de chaque intersection d'une vole ferrée » Un citoven présent à la rencontre à de son côté proposé que les compagnies ter rovlaires solent contraintes de constituer un fonds consolidé en vue de couvnr les frais d'indemnisations lors de sinistres importants I estime que «la tailhte ne constituerait plus pour ces entreprises une solution toute choisie pour échapper a la reparation des dommages maténels subis » Avant bien note les doleances des par tcipants, Mme Quach et M Mai ont tenu a rappeler au gouvernement Harper ses Lors de cette rencontre d'une durée d'environ deux heures, des citoyens se sont dits inquiets de penser qu'ils ignorent la nature des matières dangereuses qui circulent sur des chemins de fer près de leurs Maisons.devoirs et ses responsabihtes afin de rendre les déplacements sur voies ferrées securitalres Selon les deux deputes, la secunté dar l'ensemble des lignes ferroviaires a ets laissée à l'abandon par le gouvemement conservateur méme sile volume de pro duns dangereux qui transite sur les rails esten hausse Soulignant avoir «note des sumulitudes avec les problematiques rencontrées dans d'autres regions du Québec> M OM: à rappele que M Mal à souhgne que le Canada nu lise pas assez les rails comme mode de transport en conunun et \u201cqu'il enregistre un tres grand retard sur les Européens qui ont developpe un tel systeme», apou tant que le Nouveau Part démocratique (NPD) «desire ardemment développer ce mode de transport »