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Contact our advertising specialist 450-371-6222 Web publicity « Creation of web pages LA GRAINOTHEQUE OPENS IN HEMMINGFORD Locals may now enjoy access to a bevy of seeds stored at the Hemmingford Library.STÉPHANIE MCBRIDE v info@stephmcbride.com HORTICULTURE.On Saturday, February 6th, the Hemmingford Library hosted the official opening of La Grainotheque.Two guest speakers marked the event\u2014Ferme Giroflee's horticulturalist Benoit Coulombe and longtime local Carole Lizotte, who organises Hemmingford's annual plant exchange every year.The brainchild of Mary Strate and her husband Dr.Peter Friesen, La Grainotheque developed from a desire to preserve biodiversity, protect heirloom varieties, encourage self-sufficiency, understand organic gardening, and of course, enjoy the outdoors.The couple's young children, Annabel, Johann and Sebastien, began visiting local gardens and asking people to donate some of their plants\u2019 seeds so that they could be shared with other people.\u201cThey were very hard workers all summer.As we zoomed around the canton, the children would be unbuckling their seatbelts before | put the parking brake on to jump out with envelopes, markers, and scissors,\" said Strate of her children.People donated much more than seeds\u2014locals Faith Gower, Glen Hodgins and Catherine Plamondon gave silica packages to the collection in order to maintain the dryness of the seeds, while others donated various containers for seed storage.The idea actually stemmed from the couple's love of preserving seeds and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.The idea came to life sometime after Hemmingford's popular plant exchange.\"We found ourselves happily swapping seedlings, learning local gardening techniques and making lifetime friendships in the warm atmosphere.it uw has Annabel Strate-Friesen with her , : grandmother, Oma Friesen.\u201d Photo Mary Strate a Bn © é seemed a pity not to offer seeds to the whole community; said Strate of the experience.The entire collection is housed within the Hemmingford Library, with volunteer Beryl Tovim contributing her time every Wednesday as the dedicated seed librarian.Friesen wrote a software programme to maintain the organization of the collection, making the seed database searchable.As for checking out seeds?Interested parties may take out the seeds so long as they are returned at the end of the growing season.As Strate emphasizes, \u201cdonations are always welcome, as well as any germination and planting advice\u201d The couple joined the Hemmingford community in 2007 after immigrating to Canada.Welcomed with enthusiasm, Strate fell in love with the picturesque village.A local contractor captured her sentiments about Hemmingford, describing the community with, \u201cHemmingford is what life should be like in Quebec.\u201d te Gleaner HELPING YOUR BUSINESS SUCCEED FOR over 150 years 4-H Square Dancing Competition PAGE 4 PAGE 3 Huntingdon Tax Payers Spared NEED A WEB SITE?| 450 371-6222 SI ~~ P= J, CONTACT US pmedOo SOLUTIONS MARKETING LOCAL The Cleaner >6575096 2 - Wednesday, February 24th 2016 - www.the-gleaner.ca OPINIONS New Gleaner Writer Transplanted From Los Angeles EMILY SOUTHWOOD emilysouthwood@gmail.com OPINION.As relative newcomers to the Chateauguay Valley, my husband and | are frequently asked where we moved from.The answer, Los Angeles, usually raises eyebrows and swiftly prompts another question: why on earth did you move here?Without a doubt, changing pace from life in LA, (population approximately 10 million) to an existence in Dewittville (population approximately 100) has been a dramatic lifestyle adjustment.While those inquiring might question thelogicin leaving a climate with a median, year-round temperature of 20 degrees Celsius, the answer that continually elicits a knowing nod is: we wanted to raise our children with space to roam, discover, and learn in a welcoming community.When a good friend of ours introduced us to the area three years ago, we unexpectedly found a hamlet to call home.Unlike other places | have lived, when | take a walkthrough our village I never return feeling lonely.Here, nobody bustles past with averted eyes.Instead passerby\u2019s smile, wave and make space for my stroller and dog on the road.More often than not, | wind up out for twice the time expected chatting with neighbors, stopping in for tea, or being given a surplus of late summer zucchinis.Suffice it to say, this type of thing simply doesn't occur in a major metropolis.And | suppose at this stage of life\u2014as a wife and mother of two\u2014I'm at a place where a friendly jar of jam left on the doorstep trumps an anonymous celebrity sighting any day.| am happy to have the opportunity to learn more about our new community while covering local events at The Gleaner for Stephanie McBride as she welcomes a new baby this March.Since completing a Master's in Creative Writing at The University of British Columbia in 2007, | have worked as a freelance writer for newspapers, magazines and online outlets.| published my first book, Prude, in 2012 and | am currently working on a novel set in my native Nova Scotia.| look forward to deepening our Quebec roots in this unique and vibrant community and calling ourselves true residents of the valley, which as one Dewittvillian made sure to tell me takes at least 10 years.So far so good.You never know, we just may see your 10 and raise you 40.Your opinion interest us @ MARIO.PITRE@TC.TC PINTEREST, | YoU HAVE SPRINS BREAK ACTIVITIES PEASE.PLEASE PLEASE THIS AND THAT INTOWN BENEFIT CONCERT The Stephen Barry Band, alongside local musicians John Speed, Daniel McKell and Christopher Pennington, will take the stage at Grove Hall on Saturday, February 27th at 8:00 PM.Tickets are $20, with proceeds going to support the Chernobyl Survivor's Education Fund.Visit grovehall.ca for more information, or call 514-791-5100.MARCH BREAK ACTIVITIES AT THE LITTLE GREEN LIBRARY Huntingdon\u2019s Little Green Library will be hosting two activities to keep children busy during the upcoming spring break.On Tuesday, March 1st from 1:00 PM.to 3:00 PM.the library will host a reading riddle activity for 6-10 year olds with refreshments and prizes for participants.On Wednesday, March 2nd at 1:30 PM.local filmmaker Alain Boisvert will host an animated film workshop for 10-14 year olds.There are only eight spots available, so contact the library at 450 264-2057 to reserve your spot.MUSICAL PERFORMANCES Canadian musician and songwriter Jon Brooks will take the stage in Ormstown at Gigzz Musique- Resto on Friday evening, February 26th at 7.00 PM.For more information or to make a seat reservation, contact Adrian Doucette at 514-800-4244.Th(Gleaner : www.the-gleaner.ca tc + vou 5 RÉSEAU @@ SELECT GO w CHATEAUGUAY FUNDRAISER Centre de santé dentaire's Dr.Thu Nguyen is pleased to announce a fundraising campaign for the organization Leucan Montérégie to benefit children affected by pediatric cancer.The clinic will donate $10 to Leucan Montérégie for each patient exam and cleaning performed by their dental hygienists.The campaign will be held from February 22nd to March 10th.For more information, contact Centre de santé dentaire Dre Thu Nguyen at 450-691-0711.RURAL YOUTH GALA 2016 The organizing committee for the Rural Youth Gala is pleased to announce the 7* annual Gala which will be held on Thursday, May 19, at the cultural center of Barberivain (Sainte-Barbe Church) at 6 p.m.The Rural Youth Gala will be highlighting the involvement of youth, between 6 and 24 years old, throughout the communities of the Haut-Saint-Laurent.On this evening, we will get a chance to recognize our youth for their success in the following five categories: volunteering and citizen involvement; healthy lifestyle (diet and physical activity); school or social perseverance; environment; cultural action.Nominations must be submitted by and adult member of the community of the Haut-Saint- Laurent (worker or resident).Registration forms are available online on the home page of the MRC: http://www.mrchsl.com/jeunesse_comite- jeunesse-rurale and must be sent my email at galapetitir@gmail.com.If needed, the form can be mailed to you.Send all requests to galapetijr@ gmail.com.The submission of application must be no later than April 25 2016.NOTE: If you or someone you know has an event that they would like to see promoted in the paper or in theThisand That section, please contact Stephanie at info@stephmcbride.com or call 514-458-0450.Please note that all advertising inquiries must be directed to The Gleaner\u2019s head office.Volunteer Recognition Show Vision Bénévolat Haut-Saint-Laurent and its organizing committee announce that they will be holding their first-ever Volunteer Recognition Show with the theme Volunteers are the roots that anchor communities.The event aims to promote volunteer action and involvement in the Haut-Saint- Laurent.It will also allow organizations, municipalities, associations and movements to recruit volunteers based on their needs and activities.The Show will take place on April 15 at the HAEEC Adult Education Centre (24 York, Huntingdon) as part of Volunteer Action Week.The first part of the event, from 12 p.m.to 5 p.m., will be devoted to visiting stands.General les coordina 55, JACQUES-CARTIER a aes hee Vig tor Gane claude, Daniel Mit i solutions dieectors : Salaberry-de-Valleyfield (Quebec) J6T 4R4 Media solutions director: ere samir Pal Fire Léger, Téléphone 450 264-5364 Toll free 1844 264-5364 Regional news editor, pre Masse, Dane Mayer, Display Ads 450 264-5364 Fax 450 373-8666 | Mommirige Ouest sre: Receptionist : Helene Couturier Classified Ads 1 866 637-5236 News editor : Graphic, design and setup : TC Media Mario Pitre Operational vice-president : im Di cr Co mots Steve Sauvé, sc Trent srephènie McBride Principal vice-president Depending on their interests, talents and availability, visitors will be able to find volunteer opportunities amongst participating organizations that offer volunteer positions.At the same time as visiting stands, they will be able, amongst other things, to attend a conference on the benefits of volunteering.Finally, to close the first edition of the show, the names of the Haut-Saint-Laurent award-winning volunteers for 2016 will be revealed during a recognition evening.Any organizations wishing to reserve a stand orto submit a volunteer's candidacy may do so by contacting Vision Bénévolat Haut- Saint-Laurent at 450 264-5411, extension 235, or by email at benevolat@mrchsl.com. Freeze on taxes for 2016 Huntingdon taxpayers spared DANIEL GRENIER TRANSLATED BY CATHLEEN JOHNSTON daniel.grenier@tc.tc MUNICIPAL.The budget for the Town of Huntingdon was adopted on February 8 a few weeks late but taxpayers will be delighted to learn that their taxes will remain the same as last year because of a freeze on taxes.The municipal council adopted budgetary estimates including revenues of $4,080,844 and expenses of $3,692,010 for a surplus of $388,834.The overall property tax rate remains unchanged for a residential or agricultural building at $0.80 per $100 of evaluation, including $0.47 for general property tax and $0.33 for special property tax.Elected officials for the municipality of Huntingdon accomplished this feat in spite of a Huntingdon: taxes 2016 Property taxes - $0.80 per $100 of evaluation + Service taxes - Drinking water: $350 - Sewer: $40 - Sanitation: $160 - Police: $105 - Household waste: $130 - Selective collection: $95 $257,242 decrease in revenues, as well as a decrease in expenses totalling $219, 801.On the other hand, rates for housing services remain the same.Tax on drinking water is fixed at $350, sewage ($40), sanitation ($160), police ($100), waste ($130) and selective collection ($95).Former Huntingdon Mills plant Plombco acquires a section of the building DANIEL GRENIER TRANSLATED BY CATHLEEN JOHNSTON daniel.grenier@tc.tc INDUSTRIAL.The business Plombco has purchased a considerable part of the industrial building that formerly housed Huntingdon Mills in a transaction carried out with the Town of Huntingdon.Plombco has been renting part of the building on Dalhousie St.since the beginning of the 2010s.The agreement has not yet been officially ratified but the transaction, estimated at just under $2 million, shouid be finalized in the next few weeks.According to Didier-Bernard Séguin, the Director General of Plombco, the area purchased is nearly 150,000 square feet which represents 75% of the building.However, 35,000 square feet will be rented to Gilbertson & Page Canada who were already tenants in the building belonging to the Town.Plombco, which also has a plant in Salaberry- de-Valleyfield, manufactures wheel balancing weights.These parts reduce the vibration in the wheels of vehicles.The business employs 120 people, 20 of whom work in Huntingdon.In 2005, the Town of Huntingdon purchased this building, which belongedto Investissements Huntreal (Huntingdon Mills), for industrial and community revitalization purposes.Apart from Plombco, a dozen other businesses or organizations rent space in the former Huntingdon Mills plant, including Edge Lettrage, J Pixel Design, K-Design, Les entreprises Rankin, Société historique de la Vallée de la Châteauguay (Chateauguay Valley Historical Society), Corporation de développement communautaire du Haut-Saint-Laurent, Centre de recherche d'emploi du Sud-Ouest (CRESO), Voyage Diane Ford and Marc Lacroix.Plombco now owns part of the industrial building that formerly housed Huntingdon Mills.(Photo TC Média - Archives) The Mayor of Huntingdon, André Brunette, confirms that property and service taxes will remain at the same rate as last year.(Photo TC Média - Archives) Among the operating expenses, there are components for Environmental Health ($1,005, 114), General Administration ($799,607), Planning, Urbanization and Development ($531,269), Transportation ($452,776), Public Health ($350,336), Financing Costs ($268,097), Leisure and Culture ($194,811) and Health and Well-being ($90 000).A sum of $419,154 was also set aside for repayment of the long term debt and a $25,680 budgetary package will serve for investment activities.For a house evaluated at $120,000 in Huntingdon, the taxes will be $1,840 and for a residence evaluated at $180,000, the taxes will increase to $2,320.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The Huntingdon Corporation de développement économique also received a financial contribution of $91,398 from the Fonds conjoncturel de développement (FCD).The purpose of this program is to support initiatives that are intended specifically for economic development.This financial assistance will be used for various renovations on the former Huntingdon Mills textile plant.En Bonne Compagnie W dans le Hast-Saint-Laurent The intention of En Bonne Compagnie dans le Haut-Saint-Laurent is to break isolation among seniors and ensure that they are well treated while receiving volunteer home services focused on mutual aid.You can help make a difference! Let's give mutual aid a special place! Become a volunteer! Do you or does someone you know need this support?Take advantage of this project! Enjoy friendly visits, for support or mutual aid in your home or by telephone.* Training to become a Sentine/ (suicide prevention) Conferences/training on respectful treatment, suicide prevention, support and intervention related to seniors Raising awareness and engaging municipalities, organisations and the community in general intergenerational activities information kits for seniors and their friends and family Resource directory for seniors and their families in the Haut-Saint-Laurent (2015 edition) LET'S VISIT OUR SENIORS challenge Ln Boone Compugnx dans fe Haur-Samt Laurent was made possible thanks 1 tinancial support for the project from the Conférence régimale des élus (CRE) de la Vallée «ju Maut-Samt-Laurent 1: Bonne Compagrue dans le Haut Same Laurent is an inutianve of the Catnmitice representing senior.+ the Haws Sant Laure territory \u20ac - 9107 U2bZ Men1qa4 \u2018Aepsoupom - ecaouraIh-ayr mmm A tL - + - 4 - Wednesday, February 24th 2016 - www.the-gleaner.ca Quebec 4-H Association Hosts 5th Annual Square Dancing Competition Square dancers took the stage on Valentine's Day for an afternoon of dancing and good old-fashioned fun.STEPHANIE MCBRIDE info@stephmcbride.com DANCE.On February 14th, members of the Quebec 4-H participated in the 5th annual Provincial Square Dance Competition.The event, which kicked off at 1:00 PM, included a total of 12 teams in the Junior and Results: -Champion Caller: Jessica Rouleau (Howick 4-H) -Up and Coming Couple: Jessica Rouleau and Kevin MacFarlane (Howick 4-H Seniors) -Best Junior Couple: Emily McOuat and Anthony Godin (Lachute 4-H Plaid) -Best Senior Couple: Cassie Allen and Jesse Bradley (Vankleek Hill) -Honourable Mention: Ariane France and Thomas MacDougall for \u201cgrace under pressure of wardrobe malfunction\u201d Junior Teams 1.Lachute Green 2.Lachute Plaid 3.Howick 4.Ormstown 5.Richmond Grasshoppers 6.Lachute Peewee Red Senior Teams 1.Vankleek Hil! 2.Lachute 3 MAC/JAC Bells of Ireland 4, Howick 5.Richmond Troublesum Eightsum 6.Ormstown } Participating dancers at the 5th Annual Square Dancing Competition.Photo Quebec 4-H Association Senior divisions who travelled from across Quebec to participate in this jovial tradition.Registration was up two teams from last year, with brightly- adorned teams of two taking the floor in the Macdonald Campus Ballroom in Saint-Anne-de- Bellevue.Hosted by the MAC/JAC branch of the 4-H, over 200 spectators were in attendance to watch over 100 dancers, coaches and callers take the floor.A collegial 4-H club based in Ste-Anne- de-Bellevue, MAC/JAC is the collaboration of Macdonald Campus students and John Abbott College students, established to give 4-Hers leaving their home communities a place to get together.MAC/JAC meets once a week during the school year to line dance, practice for upcoming square dances and to host social recreation nights.Couples swayed to the sounds of the Neil Mackay Band, a swing band who often plays the association's square dancing events.The energy was cheerful, with many community members present, eager to support their various clubs.\"The event brings together members, leaders, and parents from clubs from various regions, while creating a social event for everyone.Along with brightening winter, the dancers benefit from team work, commitment and physical fitness while prepping for the upcoming competitions in Ormstown and Vankleek, Ontario,\u201d explained Quebec 4-H Executive Director, Lorelei Muller.Along-standing tradition amongst Quebec 4-H members since 1979, square dancing is enjoying an uptick in participation due to the efforts of the provincial association, who noticed dwindling participation in the number of dancers and coaches in 2009.After being granted funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage, the association was able to inspire a resurgence in square dancing.According to the club's Agricultural Liaison Chelsea Daniel, 2015 saw more than 400 members list square dancing as one of their 4-H projects.Festigloo Celebrates Second Year Despite Icy Conditions Organizers battled with the elements to bring winter festival to Ormstown.STEPHANIE MCBRIDE info@stephmcbride.com ORMSTOWN.Originally rescheduled due to the windy, freezing weather that the valley has endured for the past couple of weeks, Festigloo took place on Saturday, February 20th behind the Ormstown\u2019s Recreation Centre.The family event, which celebrated its second year this winter, kicked off at 11:00 AM., and was scheduled to finish at 10:00 PM.Unfortunately, the outdoor event was met by rainy weather, turning the Festigloo grounds to ice.Organized by Jonathan Guérin, Geneviéve Wiszniewski, Gaetan Langlois and Marcelle Yelle, the event was the manifestation of locals trying to bring winter activities to the area.While the day suffered from a lower attendance this year due to the miserable weather, over fifty people still made it out to the pitch to show their support of the event, indulging in grillades while warming themselves by the fire.\u201cIt was a bit of a disappointment.The first weekend the wind was too strong and this weekend, the rain made it difficult.But we'll try again next year, said co-organizer Guérin, who is also the owner of Ormstown\u2019s Pub Lambton.Many events, | including motocross and hockey, were cancelled due to climate conditions.On the upside, the wood cutting competition was still a success, and organizers were able to launch fireworks to close the event, ending the day on a bright note.With local volunteers on site in case of emergency, the festival was largely supported by the municipality of Ormstown, with many local businesses chipping in to sponsor the event.& / A rainy Festigloo.Photo Jonathan Guérin In addition to ribbons, winners also enjoyed the newest addition to the association\u2014trophies.This year we realized that, with the continued expansion of this event, we wanted to capture its history by creating perpetual trophies.We set about refurbishing two trophies\u2014one for Junior Champions and one for Senior Champions.Right now they're in their barest state, but they will be spruced up by next year, and made complete by adding past winner plaques tracking back to 2012.For next year we are also looking into getting Couples and Callers trophies established, so we're looking for community members who are interested in helping with that initiative,\" explained Daniel.Huntingdon Ecole Arthur-Pigeon accommodates the Maison des jeunes YOUTH.The Maison des jeunes in Huntingdon recently left the Lorne Avenue building that belongs to the Town and moved its facilities to Ecole secondaire Arthur-Pigeon.According to Johanne Hébert, Director General for the Town of Huntingdon, the change is for financial reasons.The secondary school is lending the new location to the Maison des jeunes in collaboration with the Commission scolaire de la Vallée-des-Tisserands.Adolescents aged 12 to 17 can spend time on the premises from Tuesday to Friday between 4 and 9 p.m, and on Saturday from 2 to 9 p.m.A team of qualified youth workers is on site to supervise the teenagers.There are plenty of organized activities.The Huntingdon Maison des jeunes is also involved in a number of education success programs in partnership with the administration at Arthur-Pigeon.(D.G.CJ.) UPA Holds Annual General Meeting Over 45 UPA members attended the meeting held in Ormstown.STÉPHANIE MCBRIDE info@stephmcbride.com AGRICULTURE.On Friday, February 12th, the L'Union des producteurs agricoles Haut-St Laurent (UPA) held its annual general meeting at the Ormstown Curling Club, with 45 producers attending the bilingual meeting.The MRC Haut-St-Laurent is home to 610 farms, almost half of which are English producers.There was a lively exchange between the producers and the UPA directors and representatives, beginning at 9:00 A.M.and wrapping up by 4:00 P.M.Local chef Marie Shewchuk catered the lunch.Huntingdon deputy Stéphane Billette was in attendance to talk about agricultural issues and to answer any questions that local farmers might have, while the first vice-president of the Fédération de 'UPA de la Montérégie, Jérémie Letellier, spoke about some of the dominant issues present in the union.Martin Caron, second vice-pre- sident of the UPA, made a presentation on the latest updates regarding traffic standards for farm machinery.According to UPA secretary Josiane Carriére, producers were principally concerned about both the MRC and the government's vision regarding local agricultural development.Many producers attended the meeting to address the failure of certain municipalities to apply the variable tax rate on agricultural land tax, which continues to be an area of concern.Members also addressed the importance of developing agricultural zones in the Haut-Saint-Laurent, as it is an important factor when considering the economic growth of the area.Finally, the meeting addressed a report published only the day before, presented by Minister of Agriculture Pierre Paradis.Prepared by Florent Gagné, the report (the Gagné Report) addresses issues facing Quebec\u2019s maple industry, recommending changes for maple producers province-wide.According to the Montreal Gazette, Gagné's \u201c.main recommendation \u2014 out of 21 \u2014 is to abandon the quota system entirely and replace it with a less restrictive alternative.Gagné also called on the federation that The Larocque Bridge closed for two weekends in March MARIO PITRE TRANSLATED BY CATHLEEN JOHNSTON mario.pitre@tc.tc TRAFFIC.Maintenance, considered «essential», will require the complete closure of the Larocque Bridge over two weekends in March.Drivers take note that the bridge will be closed for the weekends of March 4 to 7 and March 11 to 14.This means the bridge will be closed from, 11 p.m.on Friday evening to 5 a.m.Monday morning.«During these periods, large scaffolding apparatus erected above the road lanes and required forcleaning and painting the south tower of the lift span must be dismantled,» according to a press release published by the Saint Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation.Drivers will be required to take a detour via the The Larocque Bridge will undergo maintenance work over two weekends.Photo TC Média Archives Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague Bridge to reach their destinations.For further information, contact the Corporation at 450 672-4110, ext.2518.The Little Green Library to Host Bilingual Activities for Youth Over March Break STEPHANIE MCBRIDE info@stephmcbride.com VACATION.March break can be a busy time for parents, which is why Huntingdon\u2019s Little Green Library has opted to host a series of activities for children in the area.The first will take place on Tuesday, March 1st at 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM.Children aged 6-10 are welcome to participate in a reading riddle activity held at the local library.Free of charge, prizes and refreshments will be given out to participants.For the older crowd, the library will be holding an animated film workshop for young amateur filmmakers from 10 to 14 years of age.Hosted by local filmmaker Alain Boisvert, children can participate in an animation film creation workshop on Wednesday, March 2nd at 1:30 p.m.Participants can choose a scenario and shoot and edit an animated film under a professional's supervision.Popcorn and juice will be offered.Spots are limited, so be sure to register in advance by either calling the library at 450 264-4872 or sending an email to pbv.lgl@gmail.com.Members of the UPA Haut-St-Laurent that attended the AGM.photo UPA Haut-St-Laurent represents the province's 13,500 maple syrup producers to loosen its grip on production.\u201d Some of these suggestions have left local producers concerned going into the sugaring season.In the afternoon, UPA members focused on the Agricultural Development Zoning Plan (ADZP) for the MRC Haut-St-Laurent.TvNHOE Puig) \" vueP2 olin = Repas léger.Tartes, Belgnes, Pains Light inch, Pies, Donuts, Bread Mars ban © is , $17 www.vergeri HRS OPENING Ji Starting MARCH 4 J d Ser Sons Visit us at www.vergerivanhoefaille.com 8 REVISED MENU], RESERVATION 10 people for group Producers were invited to work on the ADZP discussion table, a meeting for which was held on February 17th.The next meeting will be held March 9th at the MRC.All in all, it was a fruitful meeting.\u201cProducers understand that we have to be part of the development plan and keep working together,\u201d said Carrière.Minimum of MH X31 + NEN EYE TIVE BSL) G - 9L0Z U)p7 Alen1qa4 \u2018Aepsaupam - er'iaura)É-ayy MMM trs Your Lo Ses Classifieds _\u2014 225 ORMSTOWN house: 3-1/2, ideal couple or 1 person, available * $600, no pets 450-826-3021 Properties for rent | LOST engagement ring January 27th, downtown Valleyfield.Reward 2 514-457-4101 You can apply via your mobile JOB OFFER We are looking School bus mechanic Diesel motor Knowiedge Electricity Concept Available to take the course skills PEP (SAAQ) Driving Class 1 or 2 Skills Certificate School Bus Driver or able to take it.For info : Marie-Claudel Leduc (450) 264-2166 or to send your C.V.autobus.leduc@sympatico.ca or by fax.: 450-264-9728 \\ 26656123 PT |HEMMINGFORD, QUÉ When Only The Best Will Do! Kelly G.S.Inc.Funeral Home Pre-arrangement-Cremation Jacques Montpetit, President 450.264.5331 170 Châteauguay, Huntingdon www.rodriguemontpetitfils com | ry 363.1 458.247.2718 Montpetit & Fils : M a xd Custom Framing Joha Ryan © 450.264.2231 3340 Ridge Road, Godmanchester Qc Jos 1H0 6 - Wednesday, February 24th 2016 -www.the-gleaner.ca .AND pos REAL ESTATE 100 à 299 MARCHANDISE 300 à 389 Alfred Langevin Cultural Hall SERVICES 400 à 589 Payment methods : EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING 600 à 799 800 à 899 Visual art exhibition by Karine Landerman ART.The MRC du Haut-Saint-Laurent and the Alfred Langevin Cultural Hall welcome Karine Landerman and her exhibition «L'\u2019amer d'une villageoise», from February 21 to March 20, 2016, for what may be the last regional edition of the T.R.A.C.E project (Traquer la Reléve Artistique et Culturelle en Emergence - tracking the emerging artistic and cultural succession).Following the dissolution of the CRE Vallée- du-Haut-Saint-Laurent and the Forum Jeunesse, the TRACE project was destined to disappear.Wishing to provide a transition year, four presenters of the preceding editions decided to meet the challenge by seeking outside funding.The MUSO, Musée de société des Deux-Rives, the Alfred-Langevin Hall in Huntingdon, the Maison Trestler and the Musée régional de Vaudreuil-Soulanges in Vaudreuil-Dorion, who believe in the succession in visual art, offered HAlfred-Langevin Cultural Hall lM 10 King, Huntingdon H Exhibition from February 21 to March 20, 2016 Hl Saturdays and Sundays from 1to4 p.m.Hl Visits during the week with a reservation.H Free admission.the young participants of the five past years another chance to exhibit.Some 20 artists of the 30 who had exhibited as part of the TRACE project came forward.Of these, seven were selected for this transition edition, including Karine Landerman, a native of Howick.Call centre o business hours : TO OUR ADVERTISERS - Please check your ad immediately.In the case an esror occurs, our responsability is limited the first week of publication of your ad.All forms of discrimination are SPECIAL EVENT A e La Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM day it runs, if you find an enor c call us exclusivety to the charge for \u2014ei NEC Ting LI ERs VEHICULES poe: 900 à 999 see Artist Karine Landerman.Photo Facebook This year, Karine presents a series of works inspired by life in our rural area, marrying print art, drawing and sewing.«L\u2019amer d\u2019une villageoise» offers the opportunity to understand the impact of the TRACE project on her artistic development and to see her evolution since her last exhibition in 2012.Small Fire at Heritage Elementary School Huntingdon\u2019s firemen have secured the building.Photo Lucien Brault Spartan Talk THOMAS BURTON 1& ELIZABETH SEGUIN Dribble, shoot, score! Like we promised you, this week is all about basketball again because all of the CVR teams participated inthe first SSIAA league tournament of the year.Let's take a look at the highlights! as es nome 1 rs _ It was a noteworthy first round for the midget girls, as they won two out of their three games.Although the season has been troublesome for the faithful players, their sweat and struggles have fortunately finally paid off.In truth, we couldnt be more thrilled to report that the girls have earned a spot in the finals! What a triumph! Likewise, the success continued for the juvenile boys when they won a first game against Heritage and a second against Centennial.The scores were tight; however, the passion and commitment of the Spartans are truly what STEPHANIE MCBRIDE info@stephmcbride.co com .4 FIRE.School has been cancelled last Thursday at Heritage Elementary School in Huntingdon due to smoke damage, caused by a small electrical fire.Fortunately, no one was harmed and the fire was put out with minimal damage.According to a message posted by The New Frontiers School Board late Wednesday evening, all classes and daycare services at the school were cancelled Thursday, as\u201c.there is a strong smell of smoke still present.\u201d Due to a scheduled professional day, students did not have school Friday\u2014mea- ning that they have enjoy an unexpected long weekend.overthrew the adversaries.In fact, their fantastic play merited them a free token-to the finals as well, where we're certain they'll play attheir very best again.The coach would also like to recognize Joshua Lambertson, Aiden Burns and Tristan Redcliffe for their collaboration on the court.Keep it up! With so many important games around the corner, we know that you won't want to miss any Spartan news.Rest assured, we'll be back next week to satisfy all of your athletic cravings.Have a good one! ta is car \u2014 When a Concussion Isn\u2019t Just a Concussion Taking a time out after a blow to the head isn\u2019t just a precaution, it\u2019s a necessity STEPHANIE MCBRIDE info@stephmcbride.c com HEALTH.Accidents happen all the time.Whether they are sports-related, or as simple as slipping on the sidewalk, these mishaps can lead to the development of a concussion, an injury that is much more serious than it sounds.Infact, every concussion is technically considered to be a traumatic brain injury.We often think of traumatic brain injuries as something quite severe, whereas the occurrence of a concussion is taken rather lightly.Fortunately, more information is being shed on the danger of concussions, thanks to recent documentary The Crash Reel and more mainstream movies like Concussion.The visible harm of a concussion is not necessarily as dramatic as you might think\u2014 most people might continue on in whatever activity theyre immersed in, especially if there are no immediate side effects.The truth is, when concussion symptoms subside, the brain is still in recovery mode, meaning that injured parties need to take more time to recover.According to Canadian neuropsychologist Dr.Maryse Lassonde, \u201c\u2026 results indicate that there is abnormal brain wave activity for years after a concussion, as well partial wasting away of the motor pathways, which can lead to significant attention problems\u201d (Lassonde formerly worked with the Montreal Canadiens hockey team.) So basically, while you feel normal, your brain may not have caught up to you yet.This is why it is imperative that physical activity cease until a doctor has cleared the injured party\u2014even if everything seems like it's fine.In our society, we've adopted the attitude that if you don't lose consciousness after a blow tothe head, you're probably okay.Unfortunately, this is not the case.In addition to the temporary brain function loss that is associated with the development of a concussion\u2014which can lead to depression, headaches, confusion, amnesia C2 (_ We've adopted the attitude that if you don't lose consciousness after a blow to the head, you're probably okay.Photo Depositphoto and moodiness\u2014research shows that recurring hits to the head can cause irreversible deterioration of brain tissue over time.Add this to the accumulation of tau, a protein that has been associated with dementia, and you get a condition called chronic traumatic encephalitis (degenerative disease of the brain).According to a 2014 article in the Daily Mail, this condition FallÉe Cdeté, Dichens At the Barrie Memorial Hospital, Ormstown, QC on Feb.15, 2016 at the age 82 years, wife of the late Norman Vallee and beloved mother of David, James (Cheryl ), Larry and Lorraine (Curtis).She also leaves to mourn her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her sister Joan.Predeceased by her brother Lloyd.She will be sadly missed by her family, neighbours and friends.Cremation has taken place.A private family burial will be held at a later date.Mc GERRIGLE FUNERAL HOME INC.70 N, ORMSTOWN, Q .JOS 1KO 450 829-2214 mcgerrigle@aei.ca >6651096 Thank You Fhea Rennie (Aprill, 1923- January 8, 2016) to 0 extend their sincere gratitude \u201c for the expressions of sympathy, donations, flowers, cards, phone calls, Mails, food, and the attendance at the wake funeral.We were most appresiative and touched by everyone's support diggng that | difficult time.À special thank yoë to Father ment for his many visits the ladies of the .L.for the lunch and serviges, St.Joseph's Ch and especially to Pon bd her sa for their loving care of Other.We remember all these kindrifisses.She will E sadly missed by her children, grapd children, great- Her relatives tends.Dorothy, Laurent & Family Ronald, Elaine & Family >6653878 of 4 | ~o y _ êtes can be triggered years after the occurrence of the original concussion.If this wasn't enough to make you think twice before double-checking with a doctor before heading back out to the pitch, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have declared \u201c.traumatic brain injury to be the leading cause of death for children and adults ages 1 to 44 in the USA\u201d Shirley Kelbrick - Campeau ~ Shirley Kelbrick Campeau, , 88, passed away J \"peacefully i in her sleep on February 13, 2016 at the Barrie Memorial Hospital, Ormstown, QC.Shirley was predeceased by / her husband Gerard Campeau and her daughter Anne Reid.She is survived by her daughters Maureen Campeau, Jeanne Lee, Julie Lethbridge and Amy McNaughton.Visitations will take place on Saturday May 14 from noon to 1:30 p.m.at Rodrigue Montpetit et Fils inc., 170 Châteauguay St., Huntingdon followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m.in St.Joseph Church Huntingdon, where she will be laid to rest with her husband, daughter and son-in-law.In lieu of flowers a memorial donations to Huntingdon County - Hospital would be appreciated by the family.That being said, perhaps it\u2019s time that athletes take a minute to step out of the game after any impact to the head\u2014that goes for individuals immersed in regular activities and for children at play, too.Not taking the time to get properly checked following a fall can lead to life- altering consequences\u2014even long after the concussion has healed.Leboeuf Thérese Passed away in Saint-Anicet on Sunday, February 21, à 2016 Mrs.Thérèse Leboeuf aged 73 years.à Daughter of the late Ernest Leboeuf and à Lyda.She leaves to ÿ mourn her two sons Daniel and Michael (Guylaine), her four grandchildren Mya, Brendon, Merissa and Makayla, her sisters Madeleine and Lucie, her brothers Edmond (Odette), the late Maurice (Louise), nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.The family will receive condolences on Saturday, March 5, 2016 from 10 a.m.to 11 a.mat St-Joseph\u2019s Church in Huntingdon followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m.Burial Huntingdon St-Joseph\u2019s Cemetery, 16 York St., Huntingdon.Donation may be made in her memory to Women's Auxiliary of the Barrie Memorial Hospital, 28 Gale St., Ormstown (Quebec) JOS 1KO.FUNERAL ENTRUSTED TO: RODRIGUE MONTPETIT ET FILS INC.www.rodriguemontpetitfils.com >6656634 L - 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