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[" 1229 con WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30™, 2015 {N° 39 tc.= NICH 514 261-5006 JACK 514 943-5042 if you haveit.we\u2019ll shrinkwrap it! | Boats, seadoos, RV, outdoor furniture, etc) = a, Free onthe spot: estimate Weare mobile 2 Call and we'll be'there! 3 FAM STEPHANIE MCBRIDE info@stephmcbride.c com PREVENTION.Every : year on the first Saturday of October, five local fire brigades join forces to host Family Fire Prevention Day.On Saturday, October 3rd families can look forward to Family Fire Prevention Day, a fire prevention and safety awareness presentation put together through the volunteer efforts of five local departments.The brigades involved include Huntingdon, Godmanchester, Hinchinbrooke, New York's Constable, and new this year, the Sainte-Barbe fire department.The event, which will take place at the Heritage Elementary School, will be held rain or shine.Families, especially those with children, are encouraged to attend.While firehouse-themed bounce houses will be on site for the children, the main theme of the day will focus around the importance of fire alarms.While this topic may seem repetitive to some, the importance of following the right protocol has become imperative to surviving a fire.As Constable's fireman James Gavin puts it, \u201cSadly, this isn't a topic that concerns people because their houses aren't on fire! While many people may go their entire lives without ever having to experience a fire, some will not.Unfortunately, a lack of information can lead to fatalities.Here's a shocking and little known fact: Fire department mascot Sparky with children from last year\u2019s event.photo james Gavin LY FIRE PREVENTION DAY according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the sounding of a fire alarm gives one\u2019s family two minutes to safely exit the building.This isn't due to the dangers of fire\u2014 those are secondary.The accumulation of smoke within two minutes makes it impossible for someone to see where they are going\u2014 even if they are familiar with their surroun- dings\u2014resulting in severe smoke inhalation, which is the number one cause of death within a fire.In a recent experiment orchestrated by NBC, a family of five were tested on their exit strategy in case of a fire.The experiment took place in the middle of the night.While the parents were able to leave the house within two minutes, their three children did not.One exited the building within four minutes, the second within 22 minutes, and the third child had pulled his blanket over his head in order to sleep through the alarm.In a realistic scenario, all three of these children would not have been able to exit the building, based on their lack of fire knowledge.This year's event, which will be presented in both English and French, addresses families, and especially children.The day will include a live rescue skit, interactive videos for both parents and children, as well as a demonstra- tion\u2014which will include an opportunity for guests to get some actual practice with a fire extinguisher.The fire department volunteers will be on hand to answer any of your questions.This presentation is funded exclusively by local sponsors, who are equally concerned with the safety of the community.It is essential to remember that our volunteer firemen are often longstanding members of the community.They put themselves in harm's way to ensure the well-being Following on page 2)» The Huntingdon mn Gleaner or A Memorial for the Grant Family Agriculture section over 150 years PAGE 3 PAGE 5TO 10 Cl by MAGASIN Starting WEDNESDAY September, 30* till October 3\u201c 2015 u ST EURATTE STORE 46, Lambton, Ormstown, QC JOS 1K0 Tél.: 450 829-2662 1 866 901-2662 gi me on our website info@fratte.com ed \u2014 OPINIONS Slowing Down STEPHANIE MCBRIDE info@stephmcbride.com DRIVING.We're all guilty of it.We've all driven a little too fast\u2014whether it\u2019s because we're rushing to get somewhere, because we've forgotten something or simply because we've simply failed to check in with the speedometer, we've all abused the speed limit.As for myself, I've even caught myself going too fast while distracted.On a winding road (I know.Brilliant, right?).Afterwards, | thank goodness that there wasn\u2019t another car nearby\u2014and this is all from someone whois a fairly cautious driver.That being said, | do respect speeding zones.This is because | believe these speeds are imposed for a reason.This past Sunday, despite knowing what | do about the likelihood of speeding, | was blown away by the number of cars and motorbikes clocking 100 km in 50km zones.I was especially shocked considering that | was walking on a quiet country road with my mother-in-law and my child, who was locked into a stroller.While some of the cars were kind enough to move over for us, the majority of them did not siow down.In fact, I'm fairly certain that two of the vehicles that passed us were engaged in a race.Obviously, | am a mother hen, and go into red-hot anger mode when it comes to anything potentially endangering the life of my child.More than that, | couldn't believe the carelessness that people were driving with.Drivers were weaving, moving unto the centerline, and like | said, speeding.This kind of driving in the city would surely result in an accident\u2014so what is it about the country that encourages this sort of lax behaviour from our drivers?Some might say that it is the freedom of an open road that encourages such a show of a spirit.| say it's a lack of common sense\u2014whether you're driving in downtown Montreal or down the Rockburn side road, you're operating heavy machinery.You're in control of a giant weapon that could kill you.While you might protest that the call of the open road is just too tempting, limplore you to ask yourself how much freedom there is in death or serious injury\u2014to you or someone else.So slow down.It's better to get somewhere a little later than not at all.Your opinion interest us (@ MARIO.PITRE@TC.TC \u201cPONT EVEN 7MNE ABOUT IT! Youve GOT YOUR GOOD CLOTHES CM.IM THMKINE OrRyr »»» Continued from page 1 www.the-gleaner.ca tC » \u2014 SOC Vase recycier ce journal 2 - Wednesday, September 30th 2015 - www.the-gleaner.ca of their neighbours, often in emergency situations.Events like Family Fire Prevention Day allow our firemen to better inform the community on safety protocols that can be life-saving for both emergency workers and families alike.\u201cIf we can help just Firemen 450-264-2165.9 REEVE SELECT Eu Participating fire departments from 2014's event.Photo James Gavin one person, than we have done our jobs,\u201d says Gavin when asked his opinion on the relevance of such an event.Such an event is 55, JACQUES-CARTIER The Gle aner Salaberry-de-Valleyfield (Quebec) J6T 4R4 Téléphone 450 264-5364 Toll free 1 844 264-5364 Display Ads 450 264-5364 Fax 450 373-8666 __ Classified Ads 1 866 6375236 AJRQ Alar x oe Me a gift to our community, so be sure to make it a priority to attend, if even for a couple of hours.For more information about the event, contact James Gavin of the Constable Volunteer General manager Stéphane Brais Sales manager : Pierre Montreuil ontérégie Eric Aussant News editor : Mario Pitre Journalist : Denis Bourbonnais, Daniel Grenier, Steve Sauvé, Eric Tremblay, Stephanie McBride THIS AND THAT INTOWN FUNDRAISING LUNCHEON Howick\u2019s United Church will host a chicken pie luncheon on Saturday, October 3rd.Located at 2 Rue Bridge, the lunch will begin at 11:30 A.M.and finish up at 3 PM.All funds raised will go to the church.Tickets will be available at the door.Cost per ticket is $12 for adults and $6 for ages 6 to 12.FAMILY FIRE PREVENTION DAY On Saturday, October 3rd five mutual aid fire departments will host their annual Family Fire Prevention Day in Huntingdon at the Heritage Elementary School.The day will include a fire safety skit, a live demonstration and several informative screenings.For more information contact James Gavin 450-264-5564 or Mario Lemire 450-370-6121.FUNDRAISING GARAGE SALE St.John's Church in Huntingdon will be hosting a garage sale on Saturday, October 2nd from 2 AM.to 8 PM.and October 3rd from 9 A.M.to 1 PM.The sale will take place in the church, located at 18 King Street.All proceeds will go to the St.John's Church.NOTE: If you or someone you know has an event that they would like to see promoted in the paper or in the This and That section, please contact Stephanie at info@stephmcbride.com.Sales coordinator : Guylaine Glaude, Daniel Milot, Sylvie Vinet Advertising counselor : Marie-Claude Boyer, Mario Hébert, Jean-Pierre Léger, Mylène Lepage, Pierre Masse, Diane Mayer, Jean-Pierre Tessier Receptionist : Hélène Couturier Graphic, design and setup : TC Media Operational vice-president : Benoit Caron incipal vi ident : Denis Hénault ACTUALITY A Memorial Held for the Grant Family | Grant family outside of St.John's Frey Church following peg) EW Stephanie McBride Originally from Huntingville, QC., Gladys Nutbrown met Roddick Grant in her hometown STEPHANIE MCBRIDE before moving to Huntingdon with him later.info@stephmcbride.com ER Roddick, who was the son of Henry Grant of Grant's MEMORIAL.A memorial se service was held.at Bakery, lost his mother when he was only twelve.Huntingdon\u2019s St.John's Anglican Church on Henry Grant later remarried, adding six children to Saturday, September 26th to remember the the family, in addition to the four from his first mar- lives of Gladys (Nutbrown) and Roddick Grant.riage, making for a very large extended family.Grant's Bakery, which is a well-known local Officiated by the Reverend Brian Evan, the ser- business in the area, was established in the thir- vice honoured the lives of two members of the ties by Henry Grant and his family.First esta- Grant family.The gathering also served as a reu- blished on Hunter Street in Huntingdon, the nion for the family, whose members are spread bakery outgrew its original home, moving to its between the Chateauguay Valley and Montreal.present location on Roosevelt Street.Today, the The gathering was joyous and well representedby beloved local bakery is managed by Richard the sunny weatherthat held out for the entireday.Grant and his family.FORD FUSION SE 2013 | A = a see 14 995° FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM 2013 -* AUTOMATIC, A/C, AUDIO CONTROL ON WHEEL AUTOMATIC, AWD, OPEN ROOF/PANORAMIC, FULL EQUIP, HEATED SEATS, A/C 75 064Kkm 34 543km tu 24 995° >6428652 1275, Mgr-Langlois bivd, Valleyfield - Tel.TEAM Prestige FORD._\u2026 SL \u201c:me see the 2016 YARIS |\" 6} with a new MODEL.WOWII! 1e » Now in showroom qu na LA BERLINE: {® XT Lia\u2018 Ye a 19 ° © e © @ © e e «|ÆR>, VALLEYFIELD - JN TOYOTA® ° .VALLEYFIELDTOYOTA.GO 2500, BOUL.HEBERT, VALLEYFIELD {© e 450 373-0850 1 866 663-6348 ° >6427245 FORD EXPEDITION 2011 § FORD F-150 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2008 120 300km suc 11 995 adi W-, COMFORTLINE 4MOTION, OPEN ROOF, FULL EQUIPE, AUTOMATIC, MOONROOF, INTERIOR LEATHEAR, AC HEATED SEATS, A/C 62 410km tue 35 995° - * Subject to credit approbaiton® Taxes and registration fees PRESTIQE diyom image] im Q THE RUE : 450 371-0711 - Toil free : 1 888 371-0711 www.prestigeford.ca â \u20ac - SLOZ YROE J9qua)das \u2018Aepsaupam - es-sauga|6-auymmm 4 - Wednesday, September 30th 2015 - www.the-gleaner.ca in Ormstown DANIEL GRENIER Translated by Cathleen johnston POLICE REPORT.Four people were injured in a collision involving two vehicles, which occurred on route 201 in Ormstown on September 20 around noon.A 44 year old driver and his two passengers aged 14 and 18 suffered minor injuries as did the driver of the second car, a 33 year old man, who was pulling a trailer.All four people, who live in Ormstown, were taken to the Hopital du Suroit in Valleyfield to receive first aid.According to the MRC du Haut-Saint- Laurent Sareté du Québec, the two drivers gave contradictory versions of the causes surrounding this accident.MOTORCYCLIST SERIOUSLY INJURED On September 21, a 57 year old man from Valleyfield was seriously injured after he lost control of his motorcycle on a curve and crashed on the shoulder of route 132 in Sainte-Barbe.According to the police, the man was trying to avoid an animal on the road which is when he is presumed to have lost control.He was taken to the Hopital du Suroit in Valleyfield to receive appropriate care.His life is notin danger.ACCIDENT INVOLVING A FARM TRACTOR The driver of a farm tractor in Saint- Chrysostome, who was attempting to turn into a laneway, was hit by a car that was behind him on route 209 on the morning of September 18.A74year old woman from Saint-Chrysostome suffered minor injuries.She was taken to the Hopital du Suroit in Valleyfield for treatment.The man driving the tractor, a 21 year old American residing in the State of New York, was uninjured.IMPAIRED BY ALCOHOL A resident of Saint-Chrysostome was intercepted while intoxicated on the Irish Range in Trés-Saint-Sacrement at the end of the evening on September 17.When police questioned the 46 year old man, he showed signs of impairment.He was taken to the Sûreté du Québec police station in Ormstown for a breathalyzer test.Results showed that his blood-alcohol level was somewhat over the legal limit.The individual was released but will be summoned to appear at the Palais de justice in Valleyfield.He will be charged with driving under the influence of alcohol.In the meantime, his driver's permit has been suspended for 90 days and his car has been taken off the road.AN OLD PICKUP TRUCK DISAPPEARS Ablack and grey 1987 model F-150 Ford pickup truck was stolen on the 1st Concession in Hinchinbrooke, between September 22 and 23.The thieves also ransacked a barn, a garage and a shed.They took electric and hand tools.Losses are estimated at several thousand dollars.TOOLS, MEAT AND A PICKUP TRUCK STOLEN Individuals broke into a residence on route Photo TC Média Archives} 209 in Franklin on September 21 during the night.They ransacked the property as well as a shed and a garage.They stole some tools and took meat from the freezer.The thieves then fled, stealing a pickup truck that was parked in the driveway.The truck was found the next day on Range 5 in Trés-Saint- Sacrement but it had been emptied of its contents.According to the Sareté du Québec, the truck was not locked nor were the doors on any of the buildings.Arrested in possession of stolen merchandise DANIEL GRENIER Translated by Cathleen Johnston POLICE REPORT.The police intercepted a vehicle on route 209 in Franklin on September 21.While questioning the two occupants, the officers discovered stolen merchandise, including tires, tools and electrical wiring./ VOLUNTEER FIREMEN IN FIRE PREVENTION } AND SAFETY AWARENESS Huntingdon : uate 3 TTT GO oLunTERn E GODMANCHESTER VOLUNTEER FIREMEN VOLUNTEER FIRE INC.DEPARTMENT BY THE = + James Gavin, CONSTABLE VOLUNTEER FIREMEN INC.» SSI HUNTINGDON FD 450 264-6166 QD 450-264-5564 Pierre Clement Ormstown : « * Jon Vine, GODMANCHESTER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT 450-264-3311 or 450 829-4266 = 450-264-2165 Mark Voyer ee © « Mario Lemire HINCHINBROOKE S.Q.M.A.F.A goo Bore SSI STE-BARBE economical\u2019 |G 450-370-6121 * Hugo D'amour, A ASSURANCE 450-544-1303 Te tm en me di Go Ah aay ne EPS \u2014 FAMILY FIRE PREVENTION DAY OCTOBER 3, 2015 at 9AM Cannabis plants and sacks of pots were also found.Detectives also carried out a search on a house on route 209 in Franklin.Jonathan Perreault, 33 and Annie Curadeau, 23 from Saint-Anicet, were arrested and appeared at the Palais de justice in Valleyfield on September 22 to face charges of possession of stolen goods, possession of cannabis for the purpose of trafficking and growing cannabis.This year weather permitting \u2014 fire i themed bounce houses will be on 2 hand for the kids.Also fire safety videos and discussion and hands on ; demonstrations with fire extinguishers.i EVERYONE IS WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED ; TO MEET WITH YOUR VOLUNTEER FIREMEN ; AND WOMEN TO LEARN ABOUT FIRE ?SAFETY AND 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SARL.SERVICE Oi Capita 5 trademark of Dit America SARL CASE Hi Marc Brichau, Interim Director of the Centre Saint-Joseph, sitting in the driver's seat, watched by Stéphane Billette, Deputy for Huntingdon and chief government Whip along with Frank Mooijekind, President of the Commission scolaire de la Vallée-des-Tisserands.(Photo TC Media Steve Sauvé) The mood was festive on Monday, September 21 because Stéphane Billette, Deputy for Huntingdon and chief government Whip, had just confirmed financial support from the Government forthe DEP program in agricultural mechanics.This project, which the Commission scolaire de la Vallée-des-Tisserands has been wanting since June 2011, required the collaboration of all the parties involved.Furthermore, a month ago, they got word the project was \u201cRefused\u201d.Deputy Billette had to re-explain the file to the Minister and impress upon him how important it was for the Haut-Saint-Laurent.\u201cThis project is dear to my heart.Agriculture represents 7% of Quebec's gross domestic product and covers 95% of the Haut-Saint-Laurent territory.The Montérégie is considered the mainstay for farm machinery.We need to have this training centre.| would like to thank Minister Blais,\u2019 Billette emphasized.When he sold his farm, Stéphane Billette donated a number of his farm implements to the Centre Saint-Joseph to show his personal support for the project.For Frank Mooijekind, President of the CSVT, Quebec\u2019s acceptance of this training program was crucial.\u201cThere is a significant need for workers.To give you an idea, the centre has an employment rate of 100%.Employers come to hire students even before the 1800 hours of training over two years is completed.When students are finished, they can start workimme- diately,\" indicated the President.To facilitate training, there will be work to do at the Centre Saint-Joseph.It will start shortly and finish by August 2016.\u201cWe will be in a position to have two groups of 15 students at a time allowing us to train more future agricultural mechanics.As of next January, we will be able to start a new group,\u201d explains Marc Brichau, Interim Director of the Centre Saint-Joseph.Cabinet en assurances de dommages 0 Assurances SGosselin Inc ASSURANCES me , CABIN >6422077 WWW.Sgassur.ca 450.264.3553 / 1.866.961.3553 a EN ASSURANCE DE DOMMAGES ¢ Low succession rate in agriculture STEVE SAUVÉ Translated by Cathleen Johnston WORK.They work late in the evenings on their tractors out in the fields.They never stop working.Nonetheless, people tend not to give them credit even though their work is truly essential to society.A holiday for farmers is like an urban iegend.During peak seasons, we are talking about work that requires up to 100 hours per week.\u201cPeople are not aware of the work we do.They think it's easy.To give you an idea, during periods of planting and harvest, we can start the day at 6 a.m.and finish at midnight.There are 168 hours in a week and if | 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\u2018Aepsaupam - eyuduedfb-ayymmm + - » LS Bryhill Farms: » - Wednesday, September 30th 2015 - www.the-gleaner.ca A Passion for Dairy y \u2018 STÉPHANIE MCBRIDE info@stephmcbride.com AGRICULTURE.Operating one of the biggest dairy farms in the Chateauguay Valley, the family-run Bryhill Farms strives for both excellence and a sense of community.H:S Hay equipment Miller Pro Forage wagons Kinze Planters Kongskilde Cultivators & Plows >6426900 DONALD BROWN EQUIP.CURE NUE 450 825-2093 Born to a family of seven, William Bryson did not inherit his family homestead, driving him to begin his own business.Having grown up on a farm that was predominately dairy, Bryson chose to work with dairy cows, hoping to establish a business for his own children, should they wish to pursue a career in dairy.Together with his wife Lynn, Bryson established Bryhill Farms\u2014an operation that presently makes up one of the largest dairy farms in the Chateauguay Valley.Located in Ormstown, Quebec, Bryhill Farms is home to approximately 350 milking dairy cattle at any given time.Currently operated by two sons of the late William Bryson, David and Matthew have modernized the business.(Bryson had four sons, two of which pursued other interests, albeit in agricultural fields.) The entire farm, which is impeccably kept, is geared for efficiency.The comfort of the cattle is a priority, with four buildings dedicated to housing cows within their different stages.The farm, like any dairy farm in Canada, adheres to very strict levels of quality control, put forth by the Canadian government in order to maintain the highest quality of dairy product.Today, Bryhill Farms is run by the entire Bryson family\u2014with every family member working in some capacity on the farm.With seven additional Sand / Dirt / Gravel Michel Leblanc Cel.450 567-9898 / Office 450 264-5924 6043 Ridge Road, Godmanchester Don\u2019t wait util winter! We empty on the pit (both covered) SOLID AND LIQUID Our truck is often In your area in - Chayer.7 ~ Ne?TAIT 450.373.3927 Toll free 1800567 3927 EMERGENCY SERVICE >.aid ie x The sun sets on Bryhill Farm.photo sarah Brisebois-Bryson employees, the farm also aims to hire locally in order to contribute to the community\u2014some- thing that has been quite a challenge forthe farm.According to Matthew Bryson, \u201cSupporting the focal people is important for us, but it can be diffi- cuit.We've been very lucky to find some very good help, but that is not always the case\u201d Staffing isn\u2019t the only issue that Matthew is worried about.One of the biggest issues facing dairy farmers today is the potential passing of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a proposed trade agreement involving several countries considered within the Pacific Rim.In order to pass the agreement, Canada may be willing to consider the importation of up to 10% of American dairy products into our current market\u2014a consideration that has left Canada\u2019s dairy farmers reeling.This is because American dairy standards are nowhere near the quality demanded by the Canadian government, which allows for a greater drop in price\u2014making it nearly impossible for Canadian farmers to compete with.More importantly, the United States dairy industry is permitted the use of the hormone rBST (recombinant bovine somatotropin), a compound used to increase milk production in cows\u2014a hormone that is currently considered to be illegal within Canada.The TPP agreement, if passed, would put an incredible strain on Canadian dairy farmers like the Bryson family, who strive for excellence when it comes to quality control, as they would be forced to compete with an inferior product, available to the general consumer at a lower price.This is leaving farmers in a difficult situation, seeing as how the quota price for a dairy cow is currently $25,000 under Canada\u2019s current supply management system.According to dairy co-operative Agropur, \u201c.the abolition of Canada\u2019s dairy supply management system threaten anywhere between 4,500 to 6,000 farms and up to 24,000 direct jobs across the country\u201d While some might be excited about the potential price drop in milk, it is essential to understand what that would mean for Canadian food standards\u2014and that is something worth spending a little extra money on.TPP talks have placed an obvious stress on Bryhill Farms, as they await an outcome from the Canadian government.But there is no sign of this stress as you walk amongst the cows.They are eager to meet newcomers, all of them wide-eyed, well-groomed and relaxed in their surroundings, much like the entire energy of the farm, which buzzes quietly with the sound of tractors preparing corn for the winter near the rear of the barn.The farm, while massive in its proportions, represents perfectly the importance of local farming within Canada.Let's hope our country can keep it that way.www.sanitairechayer.ca >6428383 - eT Tax bills of ,000 The ri rise in the value of land makes property taxes climb for farmers.(Photo TC Media Archives) STEVE SAUVÉ Translated by Ca Cathleen Johnston AGRICULTURE.The price of land has tripled in the last three years.Now, with the new property assessment rolls, property taxes scare farmers.According to Michel Hébert, President of the Syndicat de l\u2018Union des producteurs agricoles du Haut-Saint-Laurent, farmers in the municipality of Franklin have seen their property taxes double between 2014 and 2015.\u201cIt's worse for farmers inTrés-Saint-Sacrement, where taxes have tripled.We're facing a reality that is unique in North America.The rate of taxation for farms is the same as it is for residential property\u2019 explains the farmer.A study conducted by the Institut de recherche en économie contemporaine in 2013 shows that agricultural producers every where else in North America have access to separate taxation rates or other accommodations when it comes to municipal taxes.Furthermore, Ontario producers pay 25% of the residential rate.\u201cWe're not here to criticize the assessment rolls, but you have to understand that we're taxed on the CTR OUR EXPERT, tools of our trade, underlines Hébert.Instead of questioning the Programme de crédit de taxes foncières agricoles, the Union is requesting a review of agricultural property taxes so that the method for evaluating land and farm assets is based on their agronomic value while taking into account, among other things, intergenerational sales; that the method of taxation does not place a disproportionate tax burden on agricultural land and that a separate rate of taxation be applied to agricultural assets\u201d In Quebec, land value for taxation purposes is established based on transactions over the last three years.Intergenerational sales, which account for the majority of land transfers, are not takeninto account.According to producers, they are much closerto the true and agronomic value of the land.PROGRAMME DE CREDIT DE TAXES FONCIERES AGRICOLES (CREDIT PROGRAM FOR AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY TAXES) Two years ago, in order to benefit from the Programme de crédit de taxes foncières agricoles (PCTFA), farmers had to have a minimum average gross income of $8 per $100 of property assessment.In 2015, the minimum level of income required to benefit from this tax ON CARD reimbursement program was lowered to $5 per $100 of property assessment.In an interview for the Journal Coup d'œil in January 2015, the President of the Fédération de l\u2019Union des producteurs agricoles de la Montérégie, Christian St-Jacques, confirmed that there had been a significant rise in the value of land.EL al Ak 5 CONTACT YOUR SALES REPRESENTATIVE 450.371.6222 Mario Brunet 450 601-8078 Vente et réparation de pneus agricoles ENTREPRENEUR ELECTRICIEN GERALD MARLEAU & FILS résidentiel © commercial e agricole 450 373-0238 ST-STANISLAS-DE-KOSTKA .ASSURANCES, BOUTIN HARLEY-DAVIDSON VALLEYFIEL 2000, boul.Hébert | 450 373-6565 GA 4 VV Dolorès Pilon NOTAIRE ET CONSEILLÈRE JURIDIQUE 11, RUE KING, HUNTINGDON TÉL: 450 373-1913 CARRIÈRE TÉLÉC.: 450 377-3674 CRUSHED STONE + TOPSOIL + SAND Carrière St-Stanisias-de-Kostka Pierre and Claude Galipeau, owmers 190, route 132, St-Stanislas-de-Kostka Riding One SPAS Chr Dumas et m LHC it Gen ZyY ig Ro.450224 ue le | 1 8% iw sbillettezhun(@assnat qe \u201cThis situation touches 700 to 750 farms in Quebec, of which 200 to 300 are in the Montérégie region.Land values are too high in relation to gross farm income.This program allows eligible farmers to be reimbursed for around 70% of their agricultural property tax.It is not unusual these days for a farmer to have to pay 25, 30 or even $50,000 in taxes\u2019, explained Christian St-Jacques.PY NLL ig St-Pierre 2007 inc.BATTERIES Specialty : BATTERIES AWN New and used parts for tractors [Feceed Agricultural Mechanic SKI-D0O, AUTO Marc-André St-Pierre, owner 132 Centrale St, St-Stanisias-de-Kostka Office : 450 371-0920 1 888-699-0678 Office & Fax : 450 371-4363 eq.st-pierre@rocler.qc.ca or Hopital Vétérinaire ORMSTOWN.Veterinary Hospital 6431687 De Warez Waytnget De Soma Lachapede Dr Jean-Francois Brunedis 24 HOUR EMERGENCY 1430 Route.:1 Grmstoun Quénec 105 TK : a www.cjkyle.com 147, rue Châteaugay CR PLS EP LLU IN #2 proper JOS 1HO LT - SLOZ Y10\u20ac Joquia1das \u2018Aepsaupap - @3uaued)b-ayymmm > \u2018 1 6 - Wednesday, September 30th 2015 - www.the-gleaner.ca 10 Jardins Glenorra: An Organic Gem in the Chateauguay Valley STÉPHANIE MCBRIDE info@stephmcbride.cc com AGRICULTURE.Local lan Aldridge founded Jardins Glenorra with his wife Julie Tardif nearly thirteen years ago.Today, they organically farm over 25 acres of land.While lan Aldridge did come from a family of farmers, he didn't have his sights set on an agriculture career in the beginning.Actually, he wanted to be a gym teacher.Fortunately, that al! changed when he stumbled upon the Horticultural Field Management program at McGill's Macdonald College in Ste.Anne de Bellevue.The program made sense to him, as the Saint-Antoine-Abbé native had grown up in a {es LEDUC, CPA inc.; 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Botanical Gardens, providing her with an incredible amount of general knowledge when it came to growing produce and dealing with the many variables encountered by organic farmers.Today, Aldridge and Tardif have developed their business into a burgeoning organic farm, working with 36 different varieties of vegetables.Doing much of the work by hand, including crop harvesting, the work is long, but rewarding.Using their knowledge of horticulture, the couple use rotation methods to ensure that the soil maintains its nutrients.They also produce vegetables year-round through the use moveable greenhouses.Their efforts have been recognized\u2014much of their produce is distributed to the wildly popular Montreal-based Lufa Farms, while food distributors Canadawide THE BEECHRIDGE PRESBYTERIAN A, CHURCH Dv will hold its AGAPE COMMUNION SERVICE Sunday, October 4, 2015 \u2014 1:30 p.m.A (8 ê me Evie Kerr, worship leader This will be the last regular service for the year.>6427738 lan and Julie of Jardins Glenorra.Photo Jardins Glenorra and Bercy Foods purchase their bumper crops.The couple, who are the parents of four young children, also employ five individuals to help them.While the couple love what they do, they are the first to admit that farming comes with certain challenges.This year, due to a lack of rain, the farm struggled to ensure that the crops had enough water.Resorting to sprinklers and drip-irrigation, Jardins Glenorra was able to work around the issue, but some of the crops did not receive as much water as they would have liked.As for the future, the farm is considering increasing their string bean volume, due to an increase in demand.Jardins Glenorra\u2019s produce is sought after\u2014the farm often receives requests from other farmers, looking for additional local produce.Glenorra tries to send their surplus their way, and are currently opening their business to a client in Ottawa.Through hard work, a thorough education and dedication, these local farmers are shedding light on the joys of family farming\u2014the organic way.NEED A WES SITE?For more information, contact your Media Solutions Counsellor M (of a _\u2014 450 371-6222 CONTACT US pmego SOLUTIONS MARKETING LOCAL reGleaner >6417077 no tal 5.AMA Sharir ink Toll Free Number 1866 637-5236 Galt centre business hours : Mon Payment methods : RE T0 OUR ADVERTISERS - Please check your ad the Tirst apts it runs, if you find an error call us immediately.In the case an error occurs, our responsability is limited exclusively to the charge for the first week of publication of your ad.All forms of discrimination are il rough Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM ca a an ET UYER REAL ESTATE nf Ne 100 2 299 MARCHANDISE 300 à 389 SERVICES 400 à 598 EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING 600 à 799 SPECIAL EVENT 800 à VEHICULES 900 2 998 DeBellefeuille wants to know Anne Quach's position I 5 Flats / 205 apartments for rent ATHELSTAN: 4-1/2, $460, 1st floor, available, pet allowed.Gilles: 450-288-0942 HUNTINGDON: Large 5-1/2, Châteauguay Street.Close to Couche- Tard, 1st storey.$650/ month.Available immediately.References required.450-370-6415 HUNTINGDON; 5-1/2, upper duplex, completely renovated 6008, occupancy september 1st, 514-234-9606 HUNTINGTON, 4-1/2, $460, 2sd floor, available, pet allowed.Gilles: 450-288-0942 310 Miscellaneous for sale FUJITSU air-conditioning val unit, 12 000 btu, pri- neg otiabl e, 450- 370-0956 after Spm QCNA (Quebec Community Newspapers Association) can place your classified ad into 24 weekly papers throughout Quebec - papers just like the one you are reading right now! 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5 grandchildren, Jeremy, Shannon, Erin, Samantha, Celeste; and 5 great grandchildren, Vanessa, Aidan, Ryder, Jamie and Charlie.Bunny will be deeply missed by her sister Doris, sister\u2019s in law Dorothy (Wallie), Shirley and Jean, along with many other nieces, nephews and friends.She was predeceased by sisters, Hazel, Edith, Lily, Ethel and Myrtle.The Celebration of Bunny's Life will be held on Saturday, October 3 at St.Andrew\u2019s Presbyterian Church in Hemmingford, Quebec at 1:00 p.m.«God Bless You Mom.Rest in Peace» »6427548 L L - S107 Yrog 18qua1das \u2018Kepsaupam - essauga|6-ayy MMM x » 12 - Wednesday, September 30th 2015 - www.the-gleaner.ca -9 RÉGATE BGE VROLET ro Sr (= \u2014 AUTOMOBILES ; A 7e rs v 1325, MGR LANGLOIS BLVD,-SALABERRY-DE-VALLEYFIELD .rte.450 373-4372, 800 268-9859 remsoneens JW .AUTOMOBILESREGATE.J y ECONOMY ECONOMY cars | FINANCING * CARS TEAR | TER 0 0 | [ies 0 #031068 fa ; 74 ; sport\u201d _ TL 24 MONTHS | ad 2012 CHEVROLET TE LS Visit us hai 11 IT EET _ ee | 2014 CADILLAC ATS AWD I 1 .VY [À À cyl., auto, 4 cyl., auto, pL DN 6 speeds J 6 speeds : M 4h # 03118A | g % #03161A Æ ; 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