The gleaner, 13 janvier 1993, Cahier 1

[" = mage eme me 1 CU Welcome te 1993! DEF YT Te me ee a Huntingdon Academy will get a new roof, with the aid of a government grant.kd 128th YEAR LEARNER Quebec kicks in $140,000 toward new Academy rogf Huntingdon Academy students and staff will have a new roof over theirheads by nextsummer, thanks in great part to a $141,000 grant from Quebec.The grant, part of a special program to speed up the economic recovery, was announced recently by Beauharnois-Huntingdon MNA André Chenail on behalf of Education Minister Lucienne Robillard and Finance Minister Gérard D.Lévesque.: The news was welcomed by ._ KeithFitzpatrick, director-general * of thie Protestant School Bord of Chateauguay Valley, and by Academy principal Fred Hutchings.\u201cFixing that roof has been been Big Minor Hockey fund-raiser :Local Skate-a-thon set Lis ; > After a gap of one year, Huntingdon Minor Hockey has once again planned its annual Skate-a-thon for next Saturday afternoon, Jan.16, at the Regional Arena.Over 250 young players, divided into seven groups according to age, will take to the ice in an effort toraise money forthe organization.Profits will go toward paying for ice rental.Prizes offered The young skaters have been gathering sponsors since early December, said Liz Elliott, Minor Hockey Publicist.Incentives for the competitors will include grand prizes of a color television, an AM-FM cassette radio, and a free a priog#ÿ for us,\u201d Fitzpatrick told The Gleaner on Monday.\u201cThis cost-sharing plan means that the Board will have to come up with about $35,000 to make up the es- the project.That's a one-to-four ratio and a good opportunity for us to get this necessary work done.\u201d See ACADEMY page 2 for Arena this weekend 1993-94 Minor Hockey membership.A drawing will be held, with skaters getting one chance to win for the first $20 collected, and another chance foreach additional $10.In addition, there will be refreshments offered, along with participation awards for each category.: See SKATE page 2 Ormstown plans nine days of Winter Carnival action - The last week of January will ge Ormstown residents try to forget the bleaker aspects of winter while celebrating seasonal good times during the annual Winter Carnival.:» The nine days of special events organized by a special committee atthe Ormstown Recreation Centre will open witha Torchlight Parade on the evening of Friday Jan.22, and culminate in the annual Coronation Dance Saturday Jan.30.The Dukes Seven Dukes and Duchesses have been named, sponsored by various local enterprises: Tanya Pogelsek (Salon Olive); Daniel Berthiaume (Service des Loisirs); Mélanie Couture (Caisse Populaire); Martin Chartrand (Bank of Commerce); Chantal Tremblay (Lions Club); Dominique Créte (C.Tessier Dépanneur); and Carole Perreault (Bar 201).Advance registration is necessary for some camival events, including Badminton (call).Cartier 829-3293 or M.Duquette 829- 3174 before January 20); Amateur Night (contact Denis Arcoite or Martial Laberge before January 15); Broomball Tournainent (call the Rec Centre 829-2662 before January 20); and Volleyball (Marc Bourdon 829-3214 before January 20).Free activities include a Chess See ORMSTOWN page 2 and Duchesses of this year\u2019s Ormstown Winter Carnival are Tanya Pogelsek, Martin Chartrand, Carole Perreault, Melanie Couture, Dominique Crête, Chantal Tremblay, Daniel Berthiaume.Carnival mascot, \u201cBonhomme\u201d the party atmosphere lively.will be present throughout the week\u2019s activities keeping Photo provided tiffTited totatcost of $175,000 for COVERING HUNTINGDON, ORMSTOWN, HEMMINGFORD, HOWICK, CHATEAUGUAY, FRANKLIN, ST-ANICET, STE-BARBE, VALLEYFIELD AND SURROUNDINGS : Huntingdon, Que.Wednesday, January 13, 1993 - 14 pages 52 cents fds FOUNDED IN 1863 TEL.: 264-5364 QCNA © Audit Bureau of Circulations W fi Du ( .TEL.: 377-1787 Gerald Lemay 1455 BOUL.LANGLOIS 80 SN PHARMACIST GRANDE-ILE VISA \u2014 J Huntingdon\u2019s 1993 budget \u201cholds the line\u201d on costs Tax rate up by one cent; garbage, water by $5 Huntingdon taxpayers may receive their municipal tax bills a little earlier this ygdr, but at least they will be faced with only minimal increases.The town budget, passed at the December 21 special council megting, aims to keep expenses in check, while raising the municipal tax rate just one cent, from $1.45 to $1.46 per $100 evaluation.The 1993 budget, which must balance revenues and expenditures, shows a total figure of $1,915,040, down slightly from last year\u2019s $1,948,824, \u201cThe Council wants to hold the line on everything,\u201d municipal secretary-treasurer Hélène Boudreau told The Gleaner this j week #They\u2019ve Cut $25,000 for ied assets out of the general fund \u2014the Town is just not planning to buy much this year.\u201d Boudreau said that restraint has been the watchword for the past few years, and this year is no exception.Small tax hikes.;- ~~ Residents will pay $90 water tax instead of $85, and the'commercial and industrial water tax rates are up by two cents per 1,000 gals., to 77 and 72 cents respectively.The residential garbage tax is also up $5, to $90.The budget provides for the p JUDITH TAYLOR Gleaner names new editor As of the New Year, Judith Taylor has rejoined: The Gleaner after a nine-year absence.Taylor returns as editor, working along with Valerie Furcal, who joined the paper three years ago as a reporter.Phillip Norton will continue to contribute articles and photographs to the newspaper, although he will nolongerwork out ofthe Gleaner\u2019s Huntingdon office.Dan Rosenberg has returned to the Soleil in Chateauguay, after a year reporting on Chateauguay Valley events on a part-time basis.The new edito.first joined the Gleaner staff in 1973, working under the late Ken Wright for a short time, and then with former managing editor Alan Randal between 1973 and the latter\u2019s retire- mentin 1979.Taylor then assumed the editorship, working first with Connie Sparks and later handling theeditorial side ofthe paperalone, with the collaboration of Cyril Alary of La Gazette, until her resignation in 1983.For the past eight years, Taylor has worked part-time as editor and See EDITOR page 2 collection of two years\u2019 business tax, affa raté of 95 cents per 100 per cent rental value.\u201cDue to delays in the preparation of last year\u2019s valuation roll, no business tax was collected, so this year the town will collect one amount covering both 1992 and 1993,\u201d Boudreau explained.The much discussed \u201cRyan reforms\u201d of municipal taxation will have relatively little impact on the Town of Huntingdon, which already pays its share of SQ costs for police services in the region.There will be no change in the area of public transportation, and the impact on local road maintenance will not be felt until April 1993.The only streets in town Poor sledding but fun anyway 5 which now fall under provincial jurisdiction are Chateauguay Stand the part of Rte.202 within town limits.Bills coming earlier Perhaps the most noticeable change in this year\u2019s municipal financial planning will be moving up the sending out of tax bills by a See BUDGET page 2 Lack of snow during the.Christmas holidays didn\u2019t prevent Murray McClintock from hitching up Twinkle and Shirley and offering youngsters a ride at the skating party held at Sprouie\u2019s Pond December 30.Le Suroit: the place to go and we're already here! Californiaitisn\u2019t.Butourregion is about as far southwest as you can get within Quebec, anyway, and perhaps naming it afterawarm southwest wind, or a sou\u2019wester fisherman's hat will make this corner of the province more attractive to tourists.Perhaps.Le Suroît is the new regional designation for the three MRCs in this corner of the province, (Beauharnois-Salaberry, Vaudreuil-Soulanges, and Haut- St-Laurent).Economic development consultants hired by the Robbery, break-ins keep police hopping A bandit armed with a revolver held up the Ormstown branch of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce the afternoon of New Year's Eve, stealing about $7,000 in cash.Shortly after noon, a French- speaking man in his 20s, about five feet six inches tall, withblond hair and wearing a red or orange ski mask, entered the bank and demanded Canadian and American currency.He then fled in a stolen car which he abandoned half a mile away.A witness had noted the license plate number.A Montreal-based SQ crime unit is in charge of the investigation.No one was harmed during the holdup.Break-ins Isolated houses on the outskirts of villages suchas Ormstown, Ste- Martine and Ste-Clotilde, have been the target of daytime thieves who have stolen anything of value, including Christmas presents.Ste-Martine Sureté spokesman Richard Bemiqué said VCRs, ra- diosand jewelry were the preferred items.The rate of break-ins increased over the holiday period and similiar reports from the Huntingdon and Valleyfield territories lead police tobelieve aringmightbe organized in this region.Witnesses report that suspects approach houses and knock on the door.If someone answers, they say they are lost and need directions.When no one is at home the door is kicked in and the thieves spend about an hour going through the house, stripping it of easily-marketable items.Any calls to the Ste-Martine detachment at 427-2021 or 825- 2705 will be kept in strict confi- See POLICE page 2 MRCs feel the name will help people distinguish it from the neighboring Eastern Townships, and also help to promote its attractions in the minds of potential tourists.Theprévious name, le Sud-ouest, just didn\u2019t have enough pizzazz, experts say, and often was confused with the southwest direction (compass point).René Desrochers, MRC Haut- St-Laurent\u2019s industrial commissioner on the EDC, said the region hopes to double the number of tourists who visit in search of natural assets such as waterways and country side.New tourism pamphlets for Le Suroftwillhighlightsuchactivities as sailing, windsurfing, boating, fishing, ice-fishing, bicycle and motor touring.Attractions such as historical sites and architectural features, cultural festivals and nature preserves will be identified and promoted through a regional tourist office.It\u2019s true \u2014 there is lots todo and see in our region.And you won°t have to fly now and pay later to enjoy a holiday in Le Suroût! - 1993\u2019s FIRST BABY IT TOOK ALMOST A WEEK - but we finally got our first Barrie Memorial baby of 1993.Samantha Patenaude Brown, daughter of Marie Patenaude and Randy Brown of Dundee, entered the world at 6:55 p.m.Wednesday, Jan.6, weighing in at six lbs.12 oz.The baby girl was welcomed by brother Nicholas and grandparents Paul- Maurice and Rita Patenaude of Dundee, and John and Sharon Brown of Braser Falls, N.Y.~.a een ca 25 THE GLEANER \u2014 JANUARY 13, 1993 This and That in T TRADITIONALLY \u2014 the first issue of The Gleaner after the Christmas break is crammed with \u201ccatch-up\u201d news of holiday events, visitors, etc.This year is no exception, as we try to clear off the backlog.WORTH NOTING \u2014 even though a couple of weeks old, was the lengthy power black-out the Valley endured on New Year's Day.Hydro-Quebec reported about 19,000 residents of southwestern Quebec were affected by the nine-hour breakdown, caused by short cigcuits in major power lines due to massive ice buildup on the wires.XT WEEK \u2014 January 18-22 is Registration Week for Adult Education evening courses in Ormstown and Valleyfield.Brochures went out during the holidays, and füfther information is available through the Adult Education office at CVR (829-2396), Judy Taylor for Ormstown cgiirses (829-3504: leave a message if necessary), and Nancy Weed for Valleyfield (373-5411 or 373-9412).IN HUNTINGDON \u2014 the hospital marked the holidays with a variety of special events including Christmas lights in patients\u2019 rooms, caroling and special an ecumenical service, and a real Christmas dinner.Christiane Meloche, recreational technician, made a special point of thanking all those who provided donations, sponsorships, and special visits.Volunteers helped to make the season bright, and both staff and residents really appreciated all the special effort.THE ONGOING SAGA \u2014 of the Larocque Bridge continues, as most people have found out.After Christmas, oi started on replacing the lift span of the bridge, sulting in one-way traffic.This is the last phase of the i rebuilding project, and the St.Lawrence Seaway agthority says scheduled completion date is March 27.What a relief that will be! OVER HEMMINGFORD WAY \u2014 the CLSC Jardin du Québec announced special meningitis vaccination clinics will be held in St-Michel and Napierville between January 11 and February 21, for those aged between six months and 20 years.Appointments may be made for these not currently in school by calling 454-4671.DON\u2019T FORGET \u2014 it now costs more to mail a letter.As of January |, the domestic rate became 43 cents; a basic letter to the U.S.costs 49 cents, while the international rate has risen to 86 cents.WINNERS \u2014 of gift certificates in D.N.Racine\u2019s pre- Christmas draw were: Ist prize, David Jones of Chateaugay N.Y.; 2nd prize, Guy Martin of St-Anicet; 3rg prize, Bob MacGregor of Huntingdon.\u2018TMS THE SEASON \u2014 to return or exchange those Christmas gifts that just didn\u2019t do it for you.Communica- tigh-Québec tells us the Consumer Protection Office has isqued a leaflet entitled \u201cA propos .d'échanges, de regnboursements, de notes de credit, de mises de côté\u201d, de cribing consumer rights all year \u2018round.You can get a 2 through the Valleyfield Communication-Québec office at 83 Champlain St., (371-9111).# IN'HEMMINGFORD -A series of Bible Meetings are being held on Tuesday evenings from 8 to 9 p.m.+ ag Frontiere St.For information, call 1-800-361- 7.THE VALLEY GARDEN CLUB \u2014 will meet next Monday Jan.18 at 7:30 p.m.at Yager\u2019s Hydroponic Greenhouse, 4658 Montée Covey Hill (not Covey Hill Rd.).The meeting Il feature a tour of the facility and a seed exchange athong members.For further information call 264-2809 or 264-2732.JUST IN CASE \u2014 you haven\u2019t got enough meetings to think about, here\u2019s one more.The Chateauguay River REmbilication Committee will hold its January meet- infj:Wednesday Jan.20 at 7:30 p.m.at the Howick ï ity Centre, 63.Lampton St.Late ges USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS \u2014 for single parents inf search of information and support are 692-1848, 691- 2813, or 691-7057.At any of these you can obtain infor- tion on the Chateauguay Valley chapter of the One Parent Families Association of Canada.ING ON NOW \u2014 at the St-Chrysostome office of tHe Huntingdon CLSC is a French-language course on preparing for childbirth.It started January 4, but you cin obtain more information on these free courses by calling 826-3161, says CLSC nurse Monique Guilbeault.4 Academy.-» from page 1 {me school board gave its approval to the expenditure afits Monday night meeting.{No time to waste {There is no time to waste, a$ one of the government\u2019s stipulations is that the work miust be completed by next summer.Ona widereconomic front, MNA Chenail stated that such grants alsoare designed ta help to stimulate the construction industry, which has 1 been particularly hard-hit by the current recession in Quebec.And the education minis- terstressed that such projects contribute to the well-being of the pupils, a priority for her department.The local grant is part of a $45 million province-wide program to help school boards improve and renovate school facilities.Dewittville W.1.Dewittville W.1s Christ- gift to exchange.A mon- mas meeting and program etary donationto ADDS was wis held at the beautifully decorated home of Carolyn Câmeron.Special guests, rgaret Munroe and CoprieMeClontick provided ristmas music for a singalong.Lynn Moore read a méaningful Christmas story \u201cMe Doll for my Grand- Pa Roll call consisted of supgestions for the 1993 program and a hand-made ® RUGS approved and Christmas Wishes were sent to former member Margaret Gill.The Dewittville Skating Rink will be available when weather permits.The group planned to go carolling in Huntingdon and Carol Greenbank showed slideson Christmas in the Academy in bygone days.Pauline Blachford read a comical story.WB CERAMIC @ LINOLEUM B® CARPET 8 TILES BAL ST REGIS MD © Sse ® HARDWOOD 861-7540 692-4655 Baby, it\u2019s cold outside, and the best place for any self-respecting cats is where it\u2019s warm and comfy.On an old-fashioned gas stove, the pilot light keeps things just right .until we get caught, that is.IN VALLEYFIELD \u2014 members of the Valleyfield Friendship Club are reminded that the Club will be open to members this Thursday afternoon, January 14, at 2 p.m.Because of the Christmas holiday a slight change in schedule was made.The schedule will continue every second Thursday thereafter.MARK YOUR CALENDAR \u2014 for January 29, please that\u2019s the date of the Robbie Burns Day Dinner at the Ormstown Presbyterian Church.Details to follow.(J.M.) : .THE NEXT GENERAL MEETING \u2014 of the Huntingdon Community Learning Centre will take place Thursday Jan.14, at 10:30 a.m.at the Huntingdon United Church on Chateauguay St.AND ANOTHER GENERAL MEETING \u2014 is that of the Huntingdon Agricultural Society, familiarly known as the Fair Board.Tom Quinnell tells us that one will also take place Thursday Jan.14, at 8 p.m., at the Town Hall.The public is encouraged to attend \u2014 this is your chance to offer your suggestions and ideas.IN DESPERATE NEED \u2014 of a foster home is 12 year-old Andrew, whose social worker, Blandine Boissonade of the Richelieu CSS, got in touch with us this week.She says Andrew is not an easy child, but he is not a delinquent either, and foster parents willing to find out \u201chow he ticks\u201d shouldn\u2019t have too much trouble.Surely someone cares enough to at least call her at 373-4770 to find out more.Call collect if necessary, she says.: FAME OF A SORT \u2014 came recently to the SPA Shangri-la with a feature article in the Montreal Gazette of January 5.The Marcils, who operate the animal shelter, have been pleased with the response from as far away as Montreal and Hudson, but in the meantime, they have an immediate need: the need newspapers \u2014 lots and lots of newspapers \u2014 to provide bedding for their animals.You can drop off your old papers at the shelter, or if this is impossible, they will come and pick them up.Phone number is 827-2155.QUEBEC LODGE \u2014 the Anglican Sammer Camp in the * Eastern Townships; wil be holding its Annaal Meeting m~ Saturday, January 23;in'4he\u2019 parish half St.George's Anglican ChisehoQuegh.Sin Lesnneruilic The meeting ; will begin at 10 a.m.and will be followed by light refreshments.The Board looks forward to meeting friends of the camp (campers, parents, staff, renters,-neighbours) at this time.Please confirm your presence at the meeting by calling the camp: 819-842-2286.DUNDEE RECYCLING - is Saturday, January 16, from 2 - 4 p.m.at the Municipal Hall.; IN THE POEM THIS WEEK - our poet sends out New Year\u2019s Wishes to all of our readers.May we also add the Best Wishes of The Gleaner staff.IN ST-ANICET \u2014 the municipal committee on health joined with many community organizations to help make the holiday little brighter for those in need.The local Fabrique, the Cercle des fermières, the Optimist - and Age d\u2019or groups, the Golf Club, the local school, the Sister of St-Croix and the Chrétien Market all joined in to coliect and send food, clothing, and donations to La Bouffe Additionnelle in Huntingdon.In turn, some 30 St-Anicet families benefitted from the Christmas Basket program.Councillor Louise Lachance Legault thanks all who helped.Farm calendar Annual Chateauguay Valley UPA syndicate Banquet and Dance is to be held January 23.For tickets (advance reservations are requested) call Nelson Weippert at 264- 6764; or call à director.Own Police.from page 1 kept in strict confidence, Corp.Berniqué said, Accidents A St-Chrysostome man, Alain Charland, was killed in a car accident on Chemin de la Rivière in Ste-Clotilde in a single-vehicle accident on December 18.Two Ormstown area men were injured in two single- car accidents on December 29.Police believe that Sylvain Laberge, a passengerinacar driven by Jean Dionne Jr., apparently jumped out of the car when it went out of control on icy roads as it - approached a stop sign on Montée Hebert.Laberge sufferedsevere head injuries, acccording to a police spokesman.In another accident which occurred about 3 a.m., Paul Girard was injured on Hwy.201.The 11 other accidents reported to police since December 18, including three on December 24.resulted in material damages to vehicles.RCMP seizurc On the afternoon of Janu- \"ary 4, officers in the anti- smuggling unitof the RCMP detachment in Valleyfield executedasearch and seizure warrant at a warehouse located on Ewing Street in Grande-lle.A total of 917 cases of unstamped tobacco and cigarettes were seized.The merchandise was valued at more than a half- million dollars on the black market, and the actual value was calculated to be $1.8 million.The following day, Patrick Lajeunesse, 25, was arrested.Otherarrests andchargesare expected: In another police operation January 6 on the Ontario- Quebec border along Autoroute 20, a transport truck was intercepted.In the trailer, 241 cases of tobacco were discovered hidden behind a false wall at the front of the truck.The truck and its contents were seized.Value was estimated at $200,000.Ormstown.from page 1 Chess Tournament, Outdoor Games, and a Seniors\u2019 Visit.Other events have a moderate admission or participation charge.Full schedules are available at local businesses.For information call Ormstown Recreation Co-ordinator Marc Bourdon at 829-3214.Carnival events: Friday Jan.22 7 p.m.Torchlight Parade Badminton Tournament at Rec Centre Saturday Jan.23 1 p.m.Chess Tournament (6-12 yrs) Car Rally 7:30 p.m.Amateur Night Sunday Jan.24: 9 a.m.Broomball Tournament (Men/Women) Skate.from page 1 \u201cWe would like each player to collect a minimum of $20,\u201d said Elliott.\u201cThe success of this event, and of Minor Hockey in Huntingdon, really does depend on everyone joining in to help.\u201d 2 10 Because of the special event, there will be nominor hockey games played either at home or away next Saturday.Spectators will be wel- ; come at the Arena between noon and about 7 p.m.to cheer\u2019on-the, youngsters or even to skate a few laps: there is an hour-long adult section starting at 5:50 p.m.Each age gfdup except the very youngest (MAHG 1 with 30 minutes) will have one hour to skate.The schedule: MAHG | Starts at 12 noon MAHG 2 and 3 Start 12:30 p.m.MAHG 4 dnd 5 Start 1:30 p.m.ATOM Start 2:40 p.m.PEEWEE Start 3:40 p.m.BANTAM and MIDGET Start 4:50 p.m.ADULTS Start 5:50 p.m.TO THE Name ( \" CY) @ a subscription e GLEANER \\ * RY À 1 Complete Address Postal Code YEARLY COST Timothée, Sherrington, Valleyfield.1- LOCAL AREA 25\u201d (Taxes and postage included) Athelstan, Cazaville, Dewittville, Franklin Centre, Hemmingford, Howick, Huntingdon, Lacolle, Ormstown, St- St-Anicet, St-Antoine-Abbé, Ste-Barbe, St-Chrysostome, Ste- Martine, St-Louis-de-Gonzague, St-Stanislas-de-Kostka, St- Agnès-de-Dundee, 2- OUT-OF-AREA \u201832.(Taxes and postage included) All municipalities in Canada located out of local area.(1) 3- UNITED STATES: 29% in U.S.Funds .$36* Canadian Funds 125% 32% PLEASE CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX J LOCALAREA O OUTOFAREA O USA Please make your cheque to The Gleaner and send to: 29% U.S.Funds 136% Canadian Card Tournament (Adults) 1 p.m.Outdoor Ganies for all : 5 p.m.Traditional Canadien Supper Monday Jan.25 7 p.m.Bingo for all Tuesday Jan.26 7 p.m.Volleyball, mixed, 14 yrs, and up Wednesday Jan.27 7 p.m.Social Evening for all (cards, bingo, etc.) Thursday Jan.28 7 p.m.Seniors Visit Volleyball tournament cont'd Friday Jan.29 7 p.m.Foot Rally for all 8 p.m.Disco Dance ages 12-17 Saturday Jan.30 9 p.m.Coronation Dance 18 yrs.and up, with orchestra and grand prize drawing for a $2,000 trip.Career av Train now for t Budget.from page 1 of weeks, to mid-February.\u201cHuntingdon has beenone of the few municipalities in \u2018recent years to send out ils tax bills as late as the law allows \u2014 at the end of February, so taxes weren't due until April 1,\u201d Boudreau said.\u201cBut this meant that the Town spent the first three or four months of each year without any money coming in.In the past, we have had an accumulated budget surplus to tide us over, but the days of being able to rely on that are numbered.\u201cSo the council is taking a gradual approach to moving the date up, going by increments of only a couple of weeks each year, to cause minimum inconvenience to the taxpayers and their own budgets.\u201d The Town Council met Monday Jan.11 to pass notice of motion for the enabling by-laws pertaining to the budget.Meanwhile town hall staff are-busy preparing the 1992 financlal statement, to be presented sometime in March or April.\u201cRight now, it seems Huntingdon is looking at a very small deficit for last year, and we're hoping for a very slight surplus for this year,\u201d said Hélène Boudreau.Editor.from page 1 as editor and co-ordinator of the Quebec Community Newspapers Association press service, a position she will now combine with her Gleaner duties.In addition, - she has acted as CVR Centre Assistant for the Adult Education division of the - Protestant School Board of Chateauguay Valley.A Montreal native and a - graduate of Bishop's University at Lennoxville, Judith Taylor has lived in Ormstown since 1970.( WELDER - 1 year general program + Obtain a government diploma * Theory and practice combined = Realistic shop setting «= State of the art equipment : Teachers from within the industry NG ( AUTO MECHANIC \\ * 1 year general program = Obtain a government diploma = Theory and practice combined * Teachers from within the Industry » Graduates eligible for parity.committee apprenticeship cards * Realistic shop setting J PIPE WELDER * 600 hour specialist program » Obtain a government diploma » Concentrate on high pressure welding techniques * Realistic shop setting « State of the art equipment * Teachers from within the Industry J ( CONSTRUCTION CARPENTER * 1350 hours towards apprenticeship card * Excellent instruction by teachers from within the trade * Hands-on practical learning environment (BILINGUIAL SECRETARY * 450 hour program * Obtain a government specialist diploma * Concentrate on oral communication, writing business documents « Taught in French | * Working knowledge of French essential \\_ * WordPerfect 5.1 in French Tous les cours sont données en anglais.Pour plus de renseignements, appelez: Chateauguay Valley Career Education Center (Ormstown) 829-2396 Wishes for The New Year A hearty greeting for ninety three, May it be as good.as good can be.May there be good health, prosperity; For you and all of your family.May all the dreams that you dream come true, And every day bring you something new.May you be happy in all you do; These are the things that we wish for you.May all of your cares be left behind, Without a worry for you to find.May only happy thoughts fill your mind, To make this year, the best of its kind.Jon Proudfoot FARM ACCOUNTING «90 hour course * Taught by professionals * Program offered locally (Ormstown) * An essential management tool for a successful business.REQUIRED BY FARM CREDIT FORNEWLOANS + \u2014 COURSE OBJECTIVES \u2014 _» Preparation of a financial statement on an accrual basis Preparation of journals to obtain a balance sheet * Short, medium, and long term financial and investment decisions PROGRAM BEGINS JANUARY 19 ren TXT Châteauguay Valley CALL NOW! To register, while there are a few places left.829.2396 CHATEAUGUAY VALLEY CAREER EDUCATION CENTER ORMSTOWN, QUEBEC ucation e future! LJ Co) SECRETARY * 1 year general program * Highly computerized = Obtain a government diploma Learn computerized accounting Lotus, dBase, WordPerfect, DOS State of the art equipment » Office environment - Work study sessions + Taught by professionals 7 + Part-time course, 2 evenings/week - Now a-hiring requirement * Step-by-step preparation for many aspects of the health car field * Qualified, experienced HOME HEALTH CARE for some institutions professional teachers 7 I BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES * Obtain a government diploma recognized by employers » Improve communication skills and written abilities = Prepare for changing business technology: records management,electronic spreadsheets, automated accounting and more * Full-time program offered in the evening ~ \\_ / DRAFTSPERSON ) * 18 month program = Obtain a government diploma » Coverage of all residential and commercial drafting skills * Includes AutoCad - State of the art equipment « Realistic work setting = Taught by professionals ) All courses are conducted in English For more information, please call: H.S.Billings Career Education Center (Chateauguay) 691-2540 pe eae Éhâteauguay vill Commission scolaire protestant de Châteauguay Valley Huntingdon, Que.JOS 1HO | Protestant School Board of Châteauguay Valley | 4 BOSS eked eR.ro t a ® Ë : + 2 > i \u20ac : M; 3 CA : 9e Bh Be | i RB teat EN TIER a ca -\u2014 wm \u2014 M pt et ate PA J vu +.22 \u2014 - -\u2014 \u2014 wm \u2014 DRICINAI MICBNEII MEN AT VARBYINR INTENSITIES BRECANS ro ABRIL «DMB LS BAC Nl ma = ECR LA) STN pe dd Winners or accepter of trophies at Ayrshire Banquet: Backrow - Lorne McNaughton, Shirley McNaughton, Murray McClintock, Danny McKell, Holly MacFarlane, Whyte.Front row - Jennie McKell, Bernard Daoust, Judy McCaig, Gilles Foley, Larry Ness, Ross Glen Tennant, Bobby Ness.Ayrshire club holds banquet by Jean Furcall HowickCorrespondent The Howick-Huntingdon Ayrshire Club held its annual banquet on November 13 at the .Knights of Columbus Hall in Ste-Martine.President, Brian MacFarlane welcomed about 120 members and friends whoenjoyed a turkey dinner catered by Marie-Chantal.Following the meal, winners were announced and trophies awarded: Senior yearling - Ross and Doug Whyte; Junior 2-year- old - Craig Rapley and Kellcrest Farms, (trophy donated by Lac-Matic); Senior 2-year-old - Kellcrest Farms, (trophy donated by Ormstown Veterinary Clinic); Junior 3-year-old - Fertile Valley Farm, (trophy donated by Co-op Ste- Martine); Senior 3-year-old - Kellcrest Farms, (trophy donated by Fertibec); Junior 4-year-old - Bernard and Jacques Daoust, (trophy donated by Agrimix); Senior 4-year-old - Fertile Valley Farm, (trophy donated by C.A.B.Ste-Martine); 5-to- 9-year-old mature cow - Murray McClintock; 10- years-and-over mature cow - Brian MacFarlane; the Gilbert McMillan trophy for highest herd average - Jacques and Bernard Daoust; Melbourne Acres trophy for highest record cow - Kellcrest Farms; Allan Wilson trophy for highest lifetime production - Kellcrest Farms; Allan Wilson trophy for highest lifetime production - Kellcrest Farms; Trophy for highest selling animal in club sale - Alex McCaig; Whiteford McKell trophy for highest increase in herd average - Murray McClintock, Ormstown Veterinary Clinic trophy for best overall milk quality - Jacques and Bernard Daoust.The highlights of a successful club year were reviewed.The evening continued with music for dancing supplied by Dusty Rose.25 years of service with Cleyn & Tinker The management of Cleyn & Tinker honoured its long-term service employees of 15 and 25 years at a banquet held recently at the Rod & Gun Restaurant.Those with 25 years of continuing service were presented with diamond rings.Front row: Dorothy Robertson-Sherry, Reina Duheme, Suzanne Pet i company president, Jonathaii Hurstfield-Méyer; Yvoniie Langevin, Gerard Royal Se y: } Debgfoseilfiers director thread\u2019 manufdettring \u2018divistors PLacasse, directôr of dye ana prephrhtion™ Second\u2019 row: x divigians:Leslie- Thornton: Charles Lamb,.Roland \u20acuerrier;:Gaetan Legault, Gilles: Hurteau,.Donald Patenaude, Norbert Robidoux, Yves Nadeau, J.Longlade, senior vice-president and director general; R.Perrier, senior vice-president finances; R.Morin, vice-president manufacturing.Third row: C.Riel, - director maintenance and projects; J.Renaud, director fabric manufacturing; D.Raymond, superintendant Plant 5; R.Brazeau, director of manufacturing services; J.P.Philie, director of human resources.ers, So far, pretty good for winter weather Valerie Furcall THE GLEANER Take away the weather system which coated the region with ice on December 29, 30 and 31, and unless one happens to be a skier, it might be said we are experiencing a great winter, says Ormstown weather-recorder Peter Finlayson.We are now about halfway through the deep winter period of short days without a major storm, and the average temperature of 4.3C is twodegrees above last year's and the 20-year average, he explained.December was also a dry month with a total of 26.8 millimetres, or a pinch over aninch, of total precipitation.Ina period from December 29-31, freezing rain crystalized every surface in the Valley.À second system moved in on its heels, de- Two dead in crash A single-car accident about 3:20 a.m.December 27 at 5056 Ridge Road in Godmanchester claimed the lives of the driver and a passenger.Killed were Nathalie Gagné, 19, and Sylvain Richer, 17, bothof St-Anicet.Police believe the driver lost control of the car on a curve.Coroner Yves Lambert is investigating the circumstances.Robberies Thieves were particularly busy overthe holiday season, robbing country homes in the municipalities of Godmanchester, Hinchinbrooke and Franklin, reports Huntingdon Sureté spokesman Cpl.Laurier Gauthier.He'ts urging citizens to start a neighborhood watch and to note the license plate numbe¥s: of strange vehicles circulating in the area.The frequency of robberies decreased after the holiday period, but he expects it is \u201clikely to start up again.\u201d Considering that about 20 robberies took place in daylight hours, somebody must have seen something, he speculates.Anyone with a lead is encouraged to call the detachment \u2018at 264-5384.Items being -stglen include VCRs and televisions.Accidents Inclement weather condi- Dont let your child gotosleep .in the dark.\u2019 Read together tonight, ABC CANADA THE FOUNDATION TO PROMOTE LITERACY IN CANADA.Drstnbutron of this message mas made possole by the Caradan Advets\u2014p Founcatior More job ads in local papers would rx help Anglos break into Quebec civil service by Shawn Apel Sherbrooke \u2014 English- speaking Quebecers are frozen out of jobs in the province\u2019s civil service in part because the government doesn\u2019t place job advertisements in Englishcommunity newspapers, according to a representative of the papers.Al Davis, the executive- director of the Quebec Community Newspapers Association, said Treasury Board president Daniel Johnson \u2014 the minister responsible forthecivil service \u2014 has often said he would like to see representation by anglophones increase from the level of 0.8 per cent, where it has been for years.But until the government places ads in the newspapers read by anglophones across the province, good intentions mean little, Davis insisted.\u201cThe ideas have been well- received,\u201d Davis said in a telephone interview, \u201cbut there doesn\u2019t seem to be any way for the Quebec government to break out of the inertia whereby departments advertise the way they always have.\u201d Oneofthe problems, Davis said, stems from the decentralized way ministries advertise.Even though Treasury Board is responsible for the human resources department, which oversees civil service hiring, each ministry does its own hiring.Decentralized \u201cWe've offered the government acost-effective way of reaching the cntirc network of papers,\u201d Davis said.\u201cBut human resources can't really talk to us because it's all so decentralized.\u201d Davis said he questions if there is a will to advertise in English papers.But the Treasury Board is trying its best, according to Deborah Hook.Johnson's political aide who is responsible for boosting anglophone par- This article first appeared in The Sherbrooke Record and is reprinted with permission.ticipation in the civil service.\u201cThe ads are not put in systematically,\u201d Hook said, \u201cbut that\u2019s a goal people are working toward.\u201d Hook said Johnsonalready recommends ministries place ads for anglophone audiences.In contrast, cultural com- munitiesand women are both officially recognized as target groups by the Treasury Board, and representatives from both must be hired for government jobs under an equal access program.The Blair Committee, formed last year to suggest ways of boosting anglophone numbers in the 50,000-plus Quebec civil service, has suggested officially targetting English Quebec- ers in some way.No response Johnson has not yet responded to the recommendation.Hook said she dint know when he would.The human resources department is already told to use community papers \u2014 both English and French, she added.\u201cIt is recognized there has to be work done so all underrepresented groups can be better represented.\u201d Hook said the Transport Ministry under minister Sam Elkas advertised in 14 English community newspapers in the spring of 1991 for 135 jobs as road inspectors at roadside weigh stations.Anglophones got five or six of 135 jobs, she said, even though only 62 applied compared to around 32,000 * francophones.That proved two things, Hook said: English Que- becers do fairly well when they apply, but they don't TIER RECAIISE THE TEXT IS NOT PRINTED PRNAPERL Y apply very often.Hook said English Que- becers would be more interested if they knew -more about the jobs.Davis said he was delighted to hear about the ads placed by Transport Quebec because the government places few ads for lower- level jobs in the two dozen association papers.But he tempered his satisfaction, saying, \u201cIf the minister happens to be an.anglophone, I'm not sure that\u2019s a pleasant reality\u201d.The latest report by the province's auditor-general stated most ministries hire Pour On The Ford New Holland Instant $5.00 Oil Rebate.SPECIAL PRICE $34.98 - 20 LITRES FOR MOTOR OR HYDRAULIC OIL Get an instant five-dollar rebate on every twenty litre purchase of Ford New Holland engine or hydraulic oil, when you buy forty litres or more (rebate limit, four-hundred litres per customer).You can't beat the quality, and with five bucks back, you can't beat the value.Stop by today.Hurry, offer ends February 28! LES EQUIPEMENTS BONENBERG INC.43, ROUTE 202, HUNTINGDON, P.QUE Tel.: (514)264-6673 frominside the public service and without the proper amountofadvertising, Davis said.\u201cWhat the auditor-general pointedout,\u201d headded, \u201cwas that there had been a considerable breakdown in the .way the province is hiring new peopleofany language\u201d.1 14 tions are being blames for several minorroad accidents.Tickets Only two Driving while Impaired tickets were issued over the one-week holiday period.Fire Aninvestigation into a fire involving a depanneur in St- Antoine-Abbé is being continued by a Montreal-based SQ squad which deals with \u2018crimes against property.Mutual Aid livering warmer weather \u2014 ahighof 12.5C was recorded on January 4 \u2014 and the accompanying rainfall of 39.9 mm within 48-hours melted the ice.Actually, the rin was blessing as roads, driveways and barnyards were treacherous due to the buildup of ice.We nearly didn\u2019t have a white Christmas, but hopes were fulfilled the night and day of December 23-24 as the first and about the only snowfall, S centimetres (2 inches), blunkéted the region.Last year a total of 61.1 mm or 2.4 inches of precipitation fell during the month, The highest temperature in December was 12.5 C on December 16; the lowest nighttime low was -21.5 C on December 27.The lowest daytime high of -13.C occurred on December 24.Icy road conditions are believedto have beena factor in two car accidents which resulted in three deaths and more than a dozen other car accidents during the holiday period.answers three holiday calls Over the holiday period, the Southwest Quebec Mutual Aid Fire Association (SQMAFA) answered three fire calls, reported head coordinator Bill Martin.On December 20, Hinchinbrooke, Franklinand Huntingdon departments responded to a fire which had fully enguifed and \u201cnearly totally destroyed\u201d a house in Davignon Park.A fire at a garage on Mill Road in Howick, which is believed to have started accidentally, was answered by Howick and Ormstown firefighters on December22.Franklin, Hinchinbrooke, Huntingdon, Ormstown and Howick fire departments responded to a fire call at the Ste-Marie Depanneur in St- Antoine-Abbé on January 3.The circumstances\u2019 surrounding the fire are currently under investigation by the Sureté.Other minor fires were handled by individual departments over the holiday period, though \u201cAllin all, it was a quiet season,\u201d remarked Martin.(V.F.) THE GLEANER \u2014 JANUARY 13, 1993 \u2014 3 Ormstown Lions 4 Photo provided Lion's Club governor of District A-8, Yvon - \u2018 Chaperon, presented a pin of recognition to a: founding member of the Ormstown Club, B.L.-: McGerrigle.ot You saw it in The Gleaner \u2018 e S-A-L-E e JANUARY 21st to 31st EXCLUDING FA | MOT] 22 CDR KNOT SHOPPE CRAFTS ROUTE 11 EAST, MALONE A Opposite Jammers + 518-483-7255 ; Ormstown, Eranklin & St.Chrysostome @iinformation: Judith Taylor, 829-3504 or 829-2396 Sg re - conversational skills.Anglais langue seconde offert a St.Chrysostome.paday, January 1th 9:0 nesday, January 20th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm January 22nd © 9:00 am - 4:00 pm - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm y; January 2ist 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 7.7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 8:00 am - 4:00 pm SECOND LANGUAGES LANGUES SECONDES French Second Language For beginners or more advanced, emphasis on Le niveau de chaque étudiant est établie au début.Si le nombre le permet, ce cours sera COMPUTERS Basic Computer Skills WordPerfect (evenings) Bedford Accounting Weekend Seminars WordPerfect Weekend dBase 111 + Weekend Hard Disk Management Weekend Valleyfieldg Gault Institute Lge: Street, Valleyfield, Quebec Information: Nancy Weed, 373-5411 or 373-9412 1993 REGISTRATION Valleyfield - Gault Institute Monday, January 18th 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Tuesday, January 19th 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Thursday, January 21st 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm POPULAR EDUCATION Tai Chi, Badminton, Aerobics (High/Low) Auto a Linie Châteauguay Valley > CAREER EDUCATION Train now for the future! ALI UT following Options ar eine 829-2396 Commission scolaire protestante de Châteauguay Valley Protestant School Board of Châteauguay Valley ACADEMIC Finish your High School Diploma Work towards your High School Leaving Certificate which will help you get a better job or promotion, or help you get the necessary credits | for post secondary studies or to qualify for a \u2019 professional education program.We offer all compulsory and optional courses needed to complete high school.For day students, transportation by school bus may be available.Social aid recipients could also benefit from an : increase in their monthly payments by returning to school.Unemployment Insurance recipients could be allowed to follow this program and retain their \u2018§ benefits.Contact your Manpower or social aid '{ agent for more information.Night-Time Academic Program For those who are working or cannot come to our day program, consider finishing your High School Leaving Certificate at night.We offer English and mathematics courses.Course schedule is to be determined by the number of registrants.Classes will be held two nights per week per course.SHOPS Woodworking, Welding POPULAR EDUCATION Badminton, Volleyball, Golf, 1.Know your Antiques ea ps \u201c SECOND LANGUAGES/LANGUES SECONDES .Anglais langue seconde Perfectionnez votre anglais dans un de nos \u2018 niveaux multiples.Jasons en anglais Une occasion unique d\u2019améliorier votre conversation anglaise.French Second Language Emphasis on conversation.For beginners or more advanced students.+ » TE cad aed \"AAA GS UE S : LG NT UT 410 = 4\u2014 THE GLEANER \u2014 JANUARY 13, 1993 THE PUBLICATION MAIL REGISTRATION NO.0733 NEW YORK, 12920 P.O.Box 130, Huntingdon, Quebec JOS 1H0 Tel.: 264-5364 YOUR WEEKLY NEWSPAPER published by THE HUNTINGDON GLEANER (1985) LTEE U.S.REG.NO.UPSP 580-300 SECOND CLASS POSTAGE PAID AT CHATEAUGUAY GENERAL MANAGER: ROGER H.DAOUST EDITORIAL STAFF: JUDITH TAYLOR.VALERIE FURCALL, CYRIL ALARY Audit Bureau of Circulations Editorial Policy The Gleaner will publish commentary and news of interest under certain conditions: first, all text must be received by the office the preceding Friday, and preference will be given to typewritten, double-spaced articles; the name, address and telephone number of the sender must also be included.The Gleaner cannot always publish all that is received.The Gleaner reserves the right to exerpt or shorten a text, and to complete information.News releases will not be repeated, nor will text and photographs be returned.Editorial [TRE EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN Letters La Bouffe Additionnelle grateful for Xmas help This first issue of 1993 marks for us at The Gleaner, as well as for all the rest of the resolution-makers, some new beginnings.Not totally new, because the paper's \u201cnew\u201d editor is actually feturning to a position she occupied for 10 years and left nearly a decade ago.In some ways, it's like picking up where one left off, but in others, it's clearly a case of \u201cyou can't go back again\u201d.jwo decades ago, the paper was just making the transition from the old days of hot type to the photo-offset process.Now, computers are the only way to go, and we're going.Going by degrees, and not without some kicking and screaming, but going all the same.When the transition is complete, producing this paper each week should be more efficient for those of us who work here, and more attractive to you the readers, who deserve nothing but our very best effort.Please bear with us in the meantime while we struggle with technology and get back into the weekly rhythm of our first love - the community newspaper.So much for some of the changes and challenges we face here at The Gleaner as we move into 1993.Other things remain pretty much the same and we hope they'll stay that way.Most important is that the Chateauguay Valley and its inhabitants are still here, relatively unchanged, and offering a wealth of people, events, and lifestyles to be chronicled in our pages as they have been since 1863.The various rural and small- town communities we serve have their own identities, idiosyncrasies, and special individuals.Together they make up the unique patchwork that is the Valley through the turning seasons and the passing years.Our goal is twofold: to get to you the information you need, whether it emanates from the local, regional, or sometimes even provincial level; and second, and just as important, to show Valley people to themselves and to each other in an accurate, respectful, and\u2019 engaging way.And to have fun doing it.7 Sharing local history-in-the- making is a very special job.It's great to be back.J.T.GLEANER ARCHIVES.100 years ago Thursday, January 12, 1893 FRANKLIN CENTRE The municipal election on Monday excited more than usual interest.as the license question once more hung in the balance.After a lively contest.no-license won.The temperance people feel joyous over the result.as another year of no- license is practically assured.At 4 o'clock this morning the thermometer was down to 24° below zero with a piercing wind which still continues.ORMSTOWN Arthur Cunningham lost control of his team while, running into Prejent's shed, threw him out against another sleigh, breaking three of his ribs.The ice harvest began lust week with a thickness of 15 inches.Last year it never exceeded 9 inches.HUNTINGDON it is probable that the Gleaner Almanac for 1893 is the last.So many subscribers have complained of there being no issue .on Xmas week that its publisher is disposed to defer to them.The rink opened for curling on Monday, and ever since the sound of the 25 years ago January 10, 1968 WHY NOT \u201cBUY CANADIAN\" : CAMPAIGN?This year will probably see many more foreign-made goods coming into this country than has heen the case for a number of years.Ît is quite possible these items will be in competition with Canadian-made good and it is not hard to imagine what will happen if the foreign goods are cheaper.ORMSTOWN Plans for the new section of highway have been released.Traveling on Route \"4 west towards Ormstown, the new section will start near the gully at the former Moore farm.and swing in a southerly direction towards the First Range.and connect with the present Route 4 a mile or so west of the village.OTHER ROADWORK .is centered in the Covey Hill and Dewittville areas.Trees, regarded hy most persons as beautiful, are coming down a lot faster than they grew.When widening of the River Road between Huntingdon and Dewittville commenced, there was considerable speculation that another highway would be completed along the Island Road to connect Dewittville and Ormstown.After secing what the government accomplished in the way of roudwark foi blocks clicking, and the skips calling to \u201cSoop \u2018er up,\u201d or to hold \"She's runnin\u2019,\u201d is heard.Skating commenced on December 28th.and has been fairly well attended.the crowd being larger each evening.Hockey seems to be booming just now.The higher grades in the Academy are talking of playing the villagers for the \u201chockey championship of Huntingdon.\u201d HOWICK The entertainment given in this place last Friday was largely attended and passed off in a manner creditable to the performers and apparently pleasing to the audience.The cantata lost nothing in interest by its repetition.LONG HAIR AND GENIUS Long hair was in vogue among musicians and artists long after it ceased to be worn by the rest of mankind.lengthy locks only linger nowadays, with a few exceptions, on the head of the musician.I have recently heard a theory that the great prevalence of baldness in the present day is entirely due to the constant close cropping, which has existed for the last five and twenty years.Expo, .aren't doubting anything.but we are hoping that Dewittville, which is as near perfect as a small hamlet can be will not undergo too much of a fucelift.CHATEAUGUAY VALLEY HIGHLAND PIPE BAND TO PERFORM AT REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Plans for the Scottish Variety Concert.thirteen would-be pipers being taught.three more drummers have been recruited as well as a drum major.\u2026 Pipe music, though.will not he the only attraction.Bill Howieson, u fairly recent newconier to our urea, and possessing a fine tenor voice, is going to sing some fine old Scottish songs.as will Ella Ruddock and Lorraine Tannahill in duet.Kennedy Scott has agreed to lend his talents to the piano.Jessie Todd.and Mrs.George Simpson of Huntingdon, have been hard at work practicing their Highland dancing.Mac Ruddock, of Dewittville has promised to come ont of retirement to give us a chuckle with his stories, and Rupert Hawley and Ken Scout have something up their sleeves in the comedy line too.Old time jigs and reels will be supplied by Don Racine and Richard Panunzio of Athelstan, and by the McRae fan., of Hoviet Sounds good, doesn't it?at 1 can°t believe it has been a year since I last wrote to say THANKS to all who were once again so generous with their donations towards our Christmas Basket Campaign.\u2019 The poor economic situation of the past year had us pretty uptight when the campaign started as we were well aware requests would be up over last year and it\u2019s pretty frightening when each year you start at zero.Because of the good hearts of our friends and supporters, we managed to get the job done.Thanks once again to the local clergy and churches, schools, W.l.groups, unions, and local businesses for the first time this season the local Optimist Club held a \u201cguignolé\u201d which surely helped to fill our shelves with food and toys.This year was our first try at delivering the baskets and we realize we have some improvements to make.As | have often repeated in the past, this campaign is done by volunteers who give their all.To these people our most grateful THANKS.In closing may I extend to you and your best wishes for a healthy, peaceful and prosperous 1993.Pearl Gendron Campaign chairman La Bouffe Additionnelle Huntingdon U.S.environment firm protests incinerators Jean, Charest - Minister of the Environment ENVIRONMENT CANADA Re: Proliferation of U.S.Incinerators on Canada\u2019s Border Dear Minister Charest: «~ - ~Qur-communigue concerns the : rapid proliferation of new incinerator Projects on Canada\u2019s border.The atest one is the proposed low-level radioactive and medical waste incinerator in Ellenburg, New York, directly southwest of Montreal.This project is a continuation of the policy to site incinerators in our lightly populated areas, which are unfortunately near Canada\u2019s major population centres.This policy exports toxic emissions to Canada, while the profits of incineration remain in the U.S.border in nearby Chateaugay, New York, a 200 ton-per-days \u201cwdodchip\u201d facility is built and awaiting an operating permit.In the U.S., woodchips are used to stabilize liquid radioactive wastes and toxic organics for disposal by incineration.Because of the international impact of this project, Environment Canada must immediately implement an incinerator moratorium on the U.S.- Canadian border.As a first step in reviewing this issue on behalf of Canada, would you please inquire of our Commissioner Jorling, Governor Guomo, Lt.Governor Lundine, and Deputy Secretary Murray on their planned response to our enclosed communique of November 24, 1992.Also, I will keep your office informed of future developments on the siting In Ellenburg, the Drown incinerator : and permitting of U.S.incinerators on is planning to import medical waste = from all over the Northeast to burn it virtually in the suburbs of Montreal.Plans are already made to double or triple capacity once the permit to construct is received.Also on the Canada\u2019s border.With kindest regards, Samuel A.Bishop, Principal Bishop and Schriffen Environmental Consultants New York, New York 10009 Equality party\u2019s Fortin blasts incinerator plans On December 7, in Huntingdon, an important public meeting was held concerning the impact of operating a \u201cgreen wood\u201d incinerator in Chateaugay, N.Y.The representative of this company, Kennetech, was unable to reassure the public on several points, such as: A) The control of their supply (clean wood, in principle) B) The control of the emanations, resulting from the incineration.C) The control of the ash created.D) The control of the cooling water.(more than 100,000 gal./day, back into the Chateauguay River).The Equality Party in Beauharnois- Huntingdon strongly believes that the population has reason to be concerned and that we should stand against the incinerator in Chateauguay and the one projected for Ellenburg N.Y, destinated to burn medical waste.A common front should be formed.This coalition would be composed of Canadian and American citizens, members of all parties and all level of government, It is a question of priorities.What is the use of fighting over what sector of the economy should be stimulated in French or in English, as a Canadian or as a Quebecer, if the air and the water we all consume, put our lives and the lives of our children in danger.Equality Party (Beauharnois- Huntingdon) Mario Fortin, Candidate Births and Deaths Cards of Thanks, In Memoriams, Marriage Notices, Engagements, Announcements.SUTHERLAND - Andrew and Susan of Troy, Ontario happily announce the birth of their first child Jennifer Leigh at McMaster Hospital, Hamilton, Ontario on December 1, 1992, weighing 7 ths.and 6 oz.Proud grandparents are Mrs.Edna Sutherland of Tunbridge Wells, England and Faye and Lloyd Hadley of Prescott, Ontario.5.ENGAGED J CLARK-COLWELL - Ann and Glen Clark of Hemmingford, Que.are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter Joy, to Peter Colwell, son of Betty and Neil Colwell of Fredericton, N.B.A July wedding in Mount Allison University Chapel, Sackville, N.B.is planned.CROSSLING-BARKER , - Michael and Margaret Crossling are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Debbie to Jeffrey, son of Cecil and Marion Barker, Mississauga, Ontario.À fall wedding is planned.Love and best wishes from both families.er», GAGNON, Marcel] - Suddenly at his residence on December 24, 1992, in his 91st year.Beloved husband of Phyllis Tansey, father of Lynn (Donald).Survived by his sister Marie Sasserville (Arthur) and his brothers Paul and Gilles and many nieces and nephews.Funeral service will be held at a later date.VARIN, Michel - On December 28, 1992, at the Barrie Memorial Hospital in Ormstown.Survived by his wife Florence Varin also two sons and two daughters and one sister Agnes Varin Cain.Funeral service was held December 31, 1992, Births and Deaths Cards of Thanks, In Memoriams, Marriage Notices, Engagements, Announcements.STEWART, Lila (née Merlin) - Peacefully at De Rive Nursing Home in Pierrefonds, Quebec, on Tuesday, January 5, 1993 in her 93rd year.Dearly beloved wife of the late Aaron L.Stewart of Covey Hill, Quebec.Dear mother of Melba Sutherland (Edgar) and Fred (Evelyn).Dear grandma of Brent Sutherland, Dawn (Dave Fitzpatrick) of Vancouver, Ian Stewart of Pointe Claire and 2 great grandchildren Brian and Matthew Fitzpatrick.Also survived by sister Winnifred Mohr of Ottawa and Sylvia Tock of Greenfield Park.Predeceased by sisters Magie, Mabel, Lillian and Hazel and brother Ernest.Funeral service was held on Friday, January 8, 1993, at Il a.m.in St-Andrew\u2019s United Church Hemmingford.In lieu of flowers donations to the Hemmingford Volunteer Fire Department or charity of your choice would be appreciated.Funeral arrangeménts by J.M.Sharpe, 461 Champlain St., Hemmingford.TAVENIER, Leendiert Johannes (John) - Suddenly on January 8, 1993, age 46.Beloved son of Cora and the late Herman.Brbther of Nettie (Raymond), Francis (Wendy), Fred (Margaret), Edith (Cameron) and Elizabeth.Loving uncle of Martin, Julie, Daina, Laura, Shawn, Meagan, Joseph, Nicholas.Funeral service from the Franklin Centre Church of the Nazarene Wednesday, January 13 at Il a.m.Interment Union Cemetery, Ormstown.In lieu of flowers donations to the above church would be appreciated.Arrangements entrusted to the McGerrigle Funeral Home Inc.Ormstown.AKESTER, Thelma May - In Rawdon, Quebec, on January 4, 1993, Thelma Cookman, beloved wife of the late Kenneth Akester and friend of Stanley Emrick, dear mother of Audrey Fitzpatrick, Luena Gauthier (Gerald) and Kenna Simpson (Claude), grandmother to 6 grandchildren and great grandmother to 7.Sister of the late Evelyn Hadley, the late Lynwood Cookman (Doris), Kenneth Cookman (Jean), Edna Jackson and Lora Edwards.Sister-in-law to Norman Akester (Joyce) and May Hadley (Robbie).Survived also by several nieces and nephews.Funeral service was held in St-Luke\u2019s Anglican Church in Hemmingford on January 8, 1993 at 2 p.m.In lieu of flowers donations to the Alzheimer\u2019s Society or charity of your choice would he appreciated.Funeral arrangements by J.M.Sharpe, 461 Champlain St., Hemmingford.KEIR, May (Templeton) - born at Riverfield, Quebec, Sept.26, 1893 died peacefully at the George Boyak Nursing Home, Calgary, Alta.on December 23, 1992, aged 99.Pear mother of Rhoda and Robert McFarlane, Howick, Helen and Gordon Gemmill, Vancouver, B.C., Kathleen Helmer, Calgary, Kenneth and Olwyn (Brown), Springhill, N.S., a daughter-in-law, Elvie Keir, Calgary, and a sister, Margaret Ness, Howick, Que.Predeceased by her husband James, Nov.11, 1966, son William Robert, January 17, 1990 and son-in-law Robert Thomas Helmer May 24, 1992.Survived by 21 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren and many nicces and nephews.Interment at Mountain View Memorial Gardens, December 24, 1992.- Hospital, BROWN, Dorothy - At the Barrie Memorial Ormstown, Que., on December 23, 1992, age 76 years, daughter of late Joseph Reed Brown, and late Alice Margaret Ritchie.Burial Georgetown Cemetery, December 28.CARD OF M THANKS / At the death of Mrs.Nellie Hart (née Jock), her husband Philippe, her children Joanne (Donald Forget), Eugène, Philippe Jr.(Linda) wish to thank friends and relatives for their expression of sympathy by flowers, cards, visits, etc.Everything was deeply appreciated.Please consider this thank you as being personal.Following the death of the beloved Bruno Derepentigny in St- Anicet on January 5, 1993, aged 44, the family wish to stress the quality care given by the St- Anicet emergency team and Ambulance Montpetit.We have been profoundly moved by the many expressions of sympathy given us during these proving times.Your presence, flowers, cards, telegrams, donations to the Heart Foundation and mass offerings express your sincere attachment to the beloved Bruno.His wife Honora (née Primeau), his children Martin and Isabel and his mother Mrs.Bernadette Derepentigny, his brother Richard, his sisters Lisette, Paulette, Joanne, Louise, and Anne warmly thank all relatives and friends that prayed for the rest of his soul.All the persons that did pot sign the register are asked to consider these thank you as being personal.Mrs.Hazel Primeau and her children Ellen, Honora Derepentigny, Roy (Marie Taillefer), Laurier (Sylvie Gathier) and her nine grandchildren, wish to thank everyone for their mark of sympathy, at the death of Wilfrid Primeau on December, 23, 1992, aged 83, by mass offerings, spiritual bouquets, floral tributes, cards, visits at the parlor, donations, funeral assistance.All persons who did not sign the register are asked to consider this thank you as being personal.My sincere thanks to all those friends who remembered me at Christmas with cards and messages.It was much appreciated and | wish you all a happy and healthy 1993.Burry McGerrigle 1 would like to thank Dr.Aiken and Dr.Thompson and the nurses on the 2nd floor of the Barrie Memorial Hospital for the excellent care I received during my stay.Also thanks for cards and visits._ Sincerely Harold Robertson We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors and family for the kind thoughts, cards of sympathy and memorial donations and our sudden loss of Allen.Our most sincere thanks to the staff, nurses and doctors of the Barrie Memorial Hospital for the excellent care given to Solange Primeau Allen during her hospitalization.I would like to thank all my relatives, friends and neighbours for their thoughtful wishes during the Christmas season.All was appreciated and 1 extend my best wishes to all of you for the New Year.Reta Curran CROOK - In loving memory of a beloved husband, dear father and grandfather Tom.Time speeds on, two years have passed, Since death its gloom, its shadow, cast Within our home, where all seemed bright, And took from us a shining light, We miss that light and ever will, His vacant place there is none to fill.Down here we mourn, but not in vain, For up in Heaven we will meet again.Your loving wife Ethel, daughter Joyce, son George and grandchildren.LEGAULT, Rose May - In loving memory of a dear wife and mother who passed away January 7, 1992.One year passed away January 7 Mom you were one special Mother We never forget your smile We all miss you calling us Mom you were always there for us When your children were sick you worried.Our hearts were really broken You fought so hard to stay We watched you fade away Through tears we watched you suffer And all your pain is gone We never forget you Mom But someday we will all be together again We all love you and miss you.Always remembered by your husband Milton and your nine children KELLY Funeral Home Reg\u2019d.GORDON McINTYRE Proprietor FUNERAL DIRECTOR PHONE 264-5447 HUNTINGDON, QUE.MONTPETIT Funeral Home RODRIGUE MONTPETIT proprietor FUNERAL DIRECTOR MODERN PARLORS CREMATION Pre-arrangements 170 Chateauguay St.HUNTINGDON 264-5331 Summer Res.: 371-0699 SUNDAY 1-800-363-1446 1-(514) 247-2718 JANUARY SPECIALS 3 plants of african violets for $5.99 (cash and carry) 1/2 price on all merchandise in our Christmas shop teste Denmark NEMMINGFORD, QUEBEC JOL IMD 267 ROXHAM ROAD Perm emt Pe Pee Pee y A em www at \u2014 mt a Np -\u2014 rN RL) a be a a PS rom A \u2014 \u2014 mmr le rp sm mm oem em PN ml FN fN(e oe we Vw 3 NAN Lid i Minor hockey teams have winning record by Hank Cross The Atom A and Pee Wee A division of Huntingdon Minor Hockey have done extremely well recently.The Atoms won two games, and the Pee Wees got all the way to the finals of a tournament in Lachine during the holidays, and won another game 4-1.In Atom action January 9, Huntingdon Canadiens defeated Chateauguay 4-2, led by Fred Moore with two goals.Other Huntingdon scorers were B.McDowell and M.Moise.A week earlier Huntingdon visited Ste- Martine and marked up a 2-1 win in a hard-fought contest.A Duheme and J.Aldridge scored the goals.Current leaders in the Atom scoring race are: M.Moise, A.Duheme, F.Moore and B.McDowell.The Pee Wees traveled 10 Chateauguay January 9 and brought their season\u2019s record to eight wins, four losses, and two ties with a 4-1 win.C.Hadlock scored a hat trick - three goals, one of them shorthanded.Shawn Chapman notched the other Huntingdon goal.In the Lachine tournament, the Pee Wees had a super outing, winning four of their five games and losing only in the final.Everyone was really proud of the effort they put out, as all the games were close-scoring and hard- fought.Game |: Huntingdon 2, Athletics 1: Huntingdon scorers Brian Tannahill and F.Mallette.Game 2: Huntingdon 2, Lasalle 0: local scorers P.Dandurand and Steve Dorais.Game 3: Huntingdon 4, Lakeshore |: goals by F.Mallette, S.Dorais, B.Tannahill, and M.Caza.Game 4: Huntingdon 2, Ste-Martine 0: scorers F.Mallette and B.Tannahill.Game 5: Huntingdon CFCF No Stars win shoot-out In a blazing suspenseful shoot-out in overtime play, the CFCF No Stars garnered the winning place finish, beating the Huntingdon Firemen 6-4 during last Saturday night\u2019s premiere exhibition of hockey.Proceeds of the night were given to the Little Green Library and the Huntingdon Minor Hockey Association.Accepting a cheque for the Library is Jeanne Smith, presented to her by CFCF captain Randy Tieman and Donald Wattie, fireman, and emcee at the party held at the Legion afterwards.H\u2019don curlers launch busy schedule of games Start of the Season Report Curling began at the Huntingdon Curling Clubthe last week of November.Marcus Mueller was the lucky winner of the annual free membership, for the second time.Congratulations Marcus! What is your secret?Thompson Memorial Draw The mixed League began with 16 teams competing Thursday and Friday evenings for the George Thompson Memorial plaque.The games ran for four weeks with the finalson Saturday evening.Dec.19.As usual, spares were called in to replace regulars who had othercommitments.The winners of the plaque (and customary first-prize turkeys) were Luc Racine.skip; Betty Mcintyre, third; Walter Chubry.(sparing for Sandra Rankin) second; and Keith Simpson, lead.This team - earned a total of 822 points.In second place with 782 points, was Alain Racine\u2019s team, in third with 652, Rodney Moore's team, and in fourth with 62 points, Don Racine\u2019s team.Dalton Ross Bonspiel The Dalton Ross Bonspiel was played on Saturday evening Dec.12.Rodney Moore organized the event and as usual, some outsiders were welcomedtotheir hand at curling.The winners of the six-team, 8 p.m.draw were Ken Elder, skip; John Feeny, third: Jo-Ann Soesbergen, second; and a guest, Chris De Gruchy, as lead.Seniors Curling Since the beginning of ihe season the Seniors have been sending teams fo various clubs in Montreal, Ontario and the District to participate inbonspicls.There were also two mixed teams who travelled to Lacolle November 24 to play inaSeniors Mixed.Congratulations to the team of Bill Goodall, George Monique, Keith Simpson and John Feeny who took top honours in Beauchateau December 9.Up-coming Events .Leo Cappiello Municipal Bonspiel - Saturday evening Jan.16.Seniors Mixed Bonspiel (day games) - Tuesday, Jan.26.Ladies Invitational (day games) - January 30.Mixed Invitational - February 5 and 6.Quebec Firefighters Curling Association Bonspiel - February 11 to 14.Eileen Feeny THE GLEANER \u2014 JANUARY 13, 1993 \u2014§ Huntingdon Legion - Wednesday Night Darts League Teams Games Played Won Lost Points Misfits 68 43 25 43 Shooting Stars 68 42 26 42 Black Cats 68 39 29 39 Bombers 68 36 32 36 Shangra La 68 35 33 35 Gypsies 68 32 36 32 Lucky & 68 31 37 31 Blue Birds 68 29 39 20 Rocketeers 68 27 41 27 + Happy Gang 68 26 42 26 .» Men High Scores Women Tim Hersey 180 Helen Roberts 140 C.Parsons 143 H.Aubertine 138 Bill Cormier 140 N.Ykema 132 Kevin Guay 132 S.Moise 129 H.Munro 131 L.Wattie 126 OIL CHANGE Shell and FILTER (OFFER VALID JANUARY 13 to 31, 1993) GARAGE RICHARD FORD INC.* GENERAL MECHANICS - WELDING - 24-HOURS TOWING | 1567 ROUTE 132, ST-ANCIET - 264-5959 LUBRICATION SPECIAL | BEGIN 1993 THE RIGHT WAY 19.93 Cor lost in the final, 3-2 to St- Polycarpe.Scorers names not available.Huntingdon Optimists: many irons in fire The Huntingdon Optimist club has had many occasions in recent months to promote activities for the youth and the underprivileged.A Hallowe'en safety night and party at St.Joseph\u2019s School was organized.The club also aids the breakfast programs at Huntingdon Academy and St.Joseph's.À raffle foratripraised funds to have a music teacher at SL.Joseph's.The club also supports the Arthur-Pigeon scholarship foundation which distributes bursaries annually, and supports a first-aid course for students.The club contributes to a program to help handicapped students or those in need of tutoring at Notre Dame school.Individuals who exhibits exceptional skill in a winter News from Huntingdon\u2019s Craft and Recreation Centre .by Gloria Mcintyre The Craft and Recreation Centre re-opened on January 6 with a full house for cards or craft work.The volunteers\u201d meeting at I'l a.m.planned upcoming events for the new year.We would like members obtain a baby picture of themselves.as we will be having a baby photo display on January 20.The picture show you aged 10 or younger.Please try to bring in your photo to help make this display a success.The Craft Centre will be making some literacy bags which will be given out at the CLSCtomothers of small children, to encourage growth in reading.They will contain books, and \u201cBorn to Read\u201d will be written on the outside.The pattern is available to - anyone who would like to sew some bags.If you would like to donate some heavy material, we have members who would make the bags.\u201cIf ariyone is interested in learning to play bridge, we are looking for you.This is your opportunity to get the basics, so don\u2019t be shy to come over.Dancing resumes today at 10:15 am.1 would like to thank Bev Ryan and Vera Dooling for doing blood pressure, June Todd for bringing in books from Little Green Library and our dedicated kitchen crew and the tea piggies for our snack last Wednesday.Many happy returns to the following members celebrating birthdays in January: Alberta Steele, Jessie Roy, Stewart Ross, Jim McCoy, Marcel Dupuis, Marjorie Goodfellow, Sandra Davidson, Judy Gavin and Gitta Monette.Congratulations to these couples celebrating anniversaries: Bev and Frank Ryan; Joan and Ed Middleness.sport can receive help in furthering hisor her progress.Sunday School programs are assisted in order to help young people realize the role of the church in the community.The club has also turned its energies to activities which benefit the whole community: blood donor clinics; Huntingdon County Hospital, the Little Green Library; the Remembrance Day ceremony, through the Huntingdon Legion; the collection of food at Christmastime for the 'underprivileged.All these causes receive the attention of the 43 members who in turn gratefully acknowledge the \u2018support of citizens.Last December the club welcomed a new member.Monique Galipeau Caza joined the movement, bringing with hertalents, says club president, Alain Fournier.Huntingdon Sunday Morning Hockey League Jan.3, 1993 GP W L T GF GA Pts Ferns 15 10 4 1 51 33 21 Legion #81 15 7 5 3 56 46 16 Autobus Leduc 15 6 7 2 45 54 14 Old Pub 15 4 11 0 33 52 8 SCORING LEADERS Player Team G A Pts J.Bulman, Legion #81 17 H 28 M.Voyer, Legion #81 13 14 27 D.Brunette, Autobus Leduc 20 6 26 Y.Duheme 14 8 2 R.Tanner, Ferns I 8 19 D.Walsh, Old Pub 14 3 17 B.Boyle, Legion #81 8 9 17 D.Baxter, Ferns 8 8 16 J.Sutton, Ferns 9 6 15 B.Raline 3 12 15 GOALIES GP W L T GA GAA M.Legros 15 10 4 1 30 2.00 D.Rennie 155 4 11 0 51 3.40 P.Clement IS 6 7 2 53 3.53 M.Rennie 3 1 ] I 11 3.66 R.Duncan 12 6 4 2 34 286 Results Jan 3- 10:00 Legion #81 3; Old Pub 1.11:30 Autobus Leduc 2; Ferns I.Future Games Jan.17: 10:00 Ferns vs Legion #81; 11:30 Autobus Leduc vs Old Pub Steve Gillies IE No.) oL2o BOEUF BEEF od UN To: 454-4687 [PAGE & HARVEY FONDUE CHINOISE FRONT QUARTER |Ifa'm TE TOWN HALL FRONTIÈRE ST | * , + Ny 329 A-1 59 oe 5 THURSDAY ONLY 2:30 TO OPTICIANS A ! M.\u2019 The Chateauguay Valley Collection k LB, 4 e | 0c.loom a \u20ac ÉOUCHETTE rO CARDS \u2019 0 | Lamon PHO GROUND BEEF HIND e, SRE (PIERRE L CARON) N2540020 264500 In 5 lbs packages QUARTER >= _ on Le NOTARY fo 69 A-1 219 | z 0 S65 BARR ST.Pierre Meilleur LB.LB.\u2018 44 CN STSJS SISTER TEL: 264-5533 » 264-5379 Period.À g > sale 12 Xr z 7177 rs os 2 > » EPP The election of Directors and Officers will foilow the Question Period.Any 1 AN 10- vi, 1/1 Lt | BUILDING MATERIALS of ALL KINDS - eligible member wishing to stand for an elective office must complete a 117 7 N ; 7 CN Le 7 A /, / ANAV | Plywoods * Spruce * Pine « Hardwoods candidacy form available from the Caisse populaire.Completed ere ETAT rR IN rn Prefinished panels 4 x 8 candidacy forms must be returned to the Head Office of the Caisse Lala : hls: Wichet Carand\u201d - Paints - Roofing - Cement populaire Desjardins de Hemmingford before 3:00 p.m., February 1, ZONE RU-2 7oue vrorosÉE M-L | + 8 \u2014 THE GLEANER \u2014 JANUARY 13, 1993 Burns\u2019 Day fêtes \u2014 planned in Valley Qn January 25, Scots throughout the world will gather to celebrate the birthday of Robert Bums, the greatest poet Scotland ever\u2019 Bomin 1759, helivedonly 37 years, but the poems and gs that he wrote are still very much alive today.As-is the custom, Scots will meet in houses, castles, halls and churches, to listen to his poems and songs.They see the haggis carried in with great ceremony to the music of the bagpipes and hear it glorified in the words of Bums, \u201cTo a Haggis\u201d.Not to be left out, our Valley people with their strong Scottish roots, honour Robbie Burns each year at the Ormstown and Franklin W.I.\u201cFhe Franklin W.L\u2019s December meeting was held at home of Mrs.June Or, beginning with a pot-luck supper enjoyed by 20 members and guests.Bills were paid and the Treasurer's report given.The President handed out contest rules and the publicity report was read.All sang carols and June Orrreadthe Christmas story.Santa Claus gave out presents and wished all a Merry Christmas.Highlights of the January 7 meeting included wel- cpiming three new members apdreceiving agift box from Georgetown Presbyterian\u2019 Churches, where it has become a tradition.This year, St.Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Huntingdon will hold their.Bums\u2019 Night on Saturday, Jan.23, with all of the pomp and ceremony the great bard deserves.As these Burns\u2019 Night dinners are usually limited to about 100 persons, please contact these organizations early to make sure tickets are available.Taste the haggis and all of the other culinary wonders prepared for a Burns\u2019 Night dinner, listen to the songs, the speeches and the poems.And you will come away with a taste of Scotland in your heart.Jon Proudfoot a W.l.in Alberta marking Canada\u2019s 125th birthday.A Quebec box will be sent in exchange.Fifteen members were present, in addition to new members Cecile Pelletier, Therese Tessier, and Micheline Menard.Because this was the annual meeting, reports were presented by all committees, and new programs were described.Allare invitedto hear guest speaker Barbara Henry at Frankiin Elementary School on Thursday Jan.21 at 3:30 p.m.Muriel Sutton, publicity # ANNUAL \u201cGENERAL \u201cMEETING \u201cWednesday, \">:-January 20 Le 8 p.m.«-Huntingdon C.L.S.C.-220 Chateauguay Street \u2018Bucky Harvest Project FOR INFORMATION i: TEL: 264-6861 s rw NOTICE Rockburn Presbyterian Church wishes to inform the community that the Rockburn Cultural Centre has been disolved.Their church hall is available for social events to individuals and groups.Please contact Diane Farquhar at 264-3960 for rentals and information.GETAWAYS HAPPEN ar THE ~~ CROSSROADS RESTAURANT & MOTEL ROUTE 11, MOIRA, N.Y.« 1-800-433-XROS + LIVEENTERTAINMENT ~- =< + EASY TO TAKE DRINK PRICES + ONLY 20% CANADIAN $39.PER NIGHT +» COMPLIMENTARY BOTTLE OF CHAMPAGNE IN ROOM WEEKENDS DISCOUNT PER COUPLE WEDDING RECEPTION in honour of NATHALIE CHAREST and GEERT MEGANCK Saturday, January 16th, 1993 9 p.m p.m.Salle Chez Tex, Ste-Barbe Music: DJ.Everyone Welcome Le Pub des Long Rapids JANUARY 15 and 16 LAWRENCE and MARCO $2.COVER CHARGE 33 CHATEAUGUAY HUNTINGDON TEL.: 264-9368 GANADIAN MONEY PAR AT THE CROSSROADS EVERY WED.& THURS.IN JANUARY CANADIAN MONEY AT PAR DINING ROOM, DAIRY BAR MOTEL AND BAR DISCOVER LIGHTER FARE MENU, INCLUDING 14 DINNER SELECTIONS PRICED FROM 595 to 7° | ining room open Wed.to Sun.uring winter.Available anytime for party or banquet by advance reservation.CROSSROADS .RESTAURANT & MOTEL ROUTE 11, MOIRA N.Y.« TEL.: 1-800-433-XROS On top again Photo: Valerie Furcal} Huntingdon branch of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce was voted by district management as one of the best in Monteregie west, for rural banks.Huntingdon manager Donald Davidson and staff (the team) accomplished their target of superior service, profitability (2nd best in region) and productivity.This is harder to do in a recession, he says.The key to their success: hard work and treat the public as people.Shown in photo are Donald Davidson, Diane Neal, Linda Beare, Dawn Cameron, Renée Caza, Millie Helm, Elizabeth MacDonald, Suzanne Poole, and Nancy Patenaude.Missing are Josée Phoenix, Nicole Caza, Debbie Parent, Donna, Riel, Cheryl Pilon, Shirley Arthur, Julie Bayard, Pierre Gaudreau, Colette Leduc.Ormstown by Jean McEwen + 829-2704 Hope everyone had a happy holiday in spite of cold weather, freezing rain, power outages, cold homes and uncooked dinners on New Year's Day, certainly one to remember! With family and good friends around, it was still very special.Christmas Eve services were also special, with the ever beautiful Christmas music, the candles, flowers, decorations and happy people, it made the rushing around all worth while.Happy New Year! Mr.and Mrs.Dick McGerrigle and Jim McGerrigle of Toronto were home for Christmas with theirdad, Burry McGerrigle.Visitors at Mr.and Mrs.Clifford Moore's were Diana Moore of Montreal, Mrs.Patti Charters and Allison of Howick by Jean Furcall 825-2578 Social Congratulations and very best wishes to Pearl Kerr who lives at the Centre d\u2019 Acceuil and who celebrated her 96th birthday January 11.BURN\u2019S NIGHT Dinner & Scottish Entertainment Saturday, January 23 at 6:00 p.m.St.Andrew's Presbyterian Church In Huntingdon Tickets $8.00, Children $4.00 Family $20.00 Limit of 100 Tickets For tickets call 264-3187 or 264-9481 Beaconsfield, Que.Mrs.Millie McCartney went to Perth Andover, N.B.to spend Christmas with her daughter and family Mr.and Mrs.Bob Titus.Susan McNicol returned to Juujjuak, Que.after spending her holiday \u2018with her parents, Mr.and Mrs.Roy McNicol and Mr.and Mrs.Bruce Desjardins and family at St.Bruno, Que.Dr.and Mrs.Joe Kay and boys of Lindsay, Ont.were home for Christmas with Barbara\u2019s family, Mr.and Mrs.Bert Pilon, David and Karen.: Mr.and Mrs.Jim Hamilton and family of Kincardine, Ont.and Mr.and Mrs.Doug Hamilton of Aurora, Ont.were home with Mr.and Mrs.Willand Hamilton and family for the holidays.Mr.and Mrs, Alan Hooker * spent Christrinvs day with Dr.and Mrs.Garth Coffin and family at Vankleek Hill.Mr.and Mrs.Dick Keeler ps \u201cMrs.Frantes \"White of \u201c Kemptville; and family of St.Raphael, Ont.and Mr.and Mrs.Roy Keeler and - family of K@ Lancaster, Ont.were home with Mr.and Mrs.Wink Keeler.Our McEwen family en- Joyed Christmas on New Year\u2019s Day hgge at home.other visitors inelüded David and Sharon Miller and family of Chateauguay, Que.Mrs.Jennie Rember and the Rember family spent Christmas Day with Mrs.Glenna Ross and Andrea at Brossard, Que, Mr.and Mi£ Alan Hooker entertained at a traditional holiday party when among the guests were Dr.and Mrs.George Fisher of Jr.Frances Morrison of-@ttawa, Mrs.Norma (Bartlett)Bowers of Prescott, Mr.and Mrs.Grant Cameron of Green Valley, Ont, Mr.and Mrs, Everett Amott of Hawkesbury, Dr.and Mrs.Garth Coffin of Vankleek Hill} Mr.and Mrs.Eric King of Pointe Claire; Chambly; Stanley Gage and Mrs.Fern Johnston of Hatley, Que.Hemmingford HB.sat by Florence Ellerton » 247-3374 Hemmingford Social In October each year Acadia University, in its Homecoming Celebrations, inducts sports teams into the Acadia Sports Hall of Fame.In October of this year one of the teams inducted was the 1948-49 Varsity hockey team.As a member of this team, Hemmingford resident Fraser Mathesen hand the honor of being inducted into ® Le SL.> 1993 MALONE WINTER CARNIVAL \u201cNO PLACE LIKE HOME\u201d JAN.22nd THRU FEB.6th + SCHEDULE OF EV .li PRE-CARNIVAL KICKOFF: CYO Basketball 1:00 to 6:00 (St.Joes) Softbail on Snow 9:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m.(Amvets) Sat.Jan 23rd Sun, Jan.24th a REGULAR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Fri.Jan.29th Hockey Tournament 6:00 to 10:00 (Arena) Torch Light Parade 7:30 (Titus) Fireworks 8:00 (Titus) Sat.Jan.30th Hockey Tournament Noon to 4:00 (Arena) Bridge Tournament 1:00 to 5:00 (Flanagan) Bowling Tournament 2:00 to 6:00 (Lucky Strike Lanes) Country Dance Southern Barbecue 8:00 to Midnight (KofC) Live Band PES Sun.Jan.31st Mon.Feb.1st Tues.Feb.2nd Wed.Feb.3rd Dinner Theater 4:00 (Flanagan) Dinner Theater 6:00 (Flanagan) Revue 7:00 (Middle School) Revue 7:00 (Middle School) this Hall of Fame.This is the sdcond sports honor Fraser has received from Acadia.In October 1987 he was inducted into the Acadia Hockey Hall of Fame.Fraser and his wife Nina travelled to Wolfville, Nova Scotia to attend the celebrations.It was great to receive the honor and, to renew friendships with former teammates and friends, they said.Lasagna Dinner 4:00 to 7:00 (Titus Mt.) Live Band, Adult Center Dinner 5:00 (Magician to perform) Thu.Feb.4th perform) School Concert 8:00 (High School) Fri.Feb.5th Ice Show 6:00 to 7:00 (Arena) Professional Magic and Medicine Show 8:00 to 10:30 (Middle School) Sat.Feb.6th parade 1:30 (Line-up 1:00/Webster St.) Awards: Flanagan - Adults; K of C - Kids Carnival Ball Dinner 6:30 (Elks) Adult Ball 8:00 p.m.to 1:00 a.m.(Elks) Live Band Teen Dance 8.00 to 11:00 (Middle School) Centenary Church Supper 4:30 to 6:30 (Methodist Church - Magician to Carnival Luncheon Noon to 1:30 (Elks-Magician to perform Carnival Lunch 11:00 a.m.to 3:00 p.m.(Congregational Church FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CALL OR WRITE THE MALONE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 170 E.MAIN ST., MALONE, NY 12953 518-483-3760 .Lucky Harvest Project riders feted their sponsors and volunteers November 27 at Hillspring Farm in Franklin Center.In the charming reception hall owned by Connie & Clermont Faille, volunteers and sponsors were received by Lucky Harvest riders and the project Board of Directors.President Greg McKenna awarded to sponsors a green ribbon of recognition.The Easter Seals Society of Quebec sent Leslie Neal who had the opportunity to meet with Huntingdon Rotary Club Easter Seals representative Jimmy Smyth.Both .organizations have helped the program from the very beginning.Rancha Billy was represented by Luc Chartrandand Martin Perras.The Huntingdon irish Society, Knights of Columbus and the Optimist Club were represented by Bill Bannon, Jean Luc Crete and Father Glarient.Many individual sponsors attended the recep- tionand were pleasedtohave the opportunity to see photos of the riding season and hear about the new program of Laureen Dey received Volunteer ribbon on behalf of Super Volunteer Mike Hayeur who was visiting relatives and unable to attend.Pleasure driving.Volunteer coordinator Connie Bessette spoke about volunteers\u2019 special contribution to the therapeutic riding program.Each volunteer received a red ribbon embossed in gold \u201cSpecial thanks from the Project\u201d.In other news, the Project tips it's helmet to the Hemmingford Legion who organized a spectacular Brunch December 13 at the Legion.The proceeds of the brunch as well as several direct gifts were canvassed by Dorothy Dey and her fellow lady Legionnaires.Lucky Harvest fétes sponsors and volunteers This wonderful event will help Lucky Harvest start 1993 comfortably and securely.Lucky Harvest Project \"looks to the skies for snow now as the sleigh rides planned for the winter program won't happen without it.It will be a wonderful experience for Lucky Harvest participants.When is the last time you went on a sleigh ride?Winter is a great time for volunteers to come on board.For information, call 264- 6861 and speak to Patty McGill.Volunteer Kim Baranowski with rider Lindsay Sparks; president Greg McKenna is in background.Gault students present super Christmas concert The students of Gault Institute in Valleyfield held their annual Christmas Concert Tuesday, Dec.15.The afternoon performance was especially for local Senior citizens.There was a good showing of Seniors on hand.Each year, many more of the excellent songs and skits are in French, performed by all grades but especially by the Kindergarten and Grade One groups.Principal, Lyse Brunet welcomed the audience-and introduced teachers and staff.Also present was school board administrator, Bruce Patterson.The School Choir opened the show with \u201cO Canada\u201d and continued with \u201cInnkeepers Carol\u201d, \u201cCool Santa\u201d and \u201cPeace, Peace\u201d.The school recorder group then presented \u201cOh Come All Ye Faithful\u201d.Grade One presented \u201cThe First Snowball of the Seca- son\u201d, and \u201cThe Friendly Beast\u201d, followed by the French versionof \u201cThe Little Drummer Boy\u201d.The Kindergarten class presented an excellent rendition in French entitled \u201cLa Fruitofete de Noël\u201d, followed by \u201cJingle Bells\u201d and \u201cSanta Claus is Coming to Town\u201d, in English.This was followed by a little skit in French, presented by Grades Three and Six, entitled \u201cMon Beau Sapin\u201d.Grade Two\u2019s presentation, also in French, was the song \u201cPetit Papa Noël\u201d.Another excellent presentation by Grade Three was a rhyming skit, entitled \u201cFat Santa\u201d, and followed by a resounding song, \u201cSanta on Vacation\u201d, presented by Grades Two, Four and Five.Grade Five's presentation was an amusing musical skit of \u201cSnorkelling Santa-Mon\u201d, Ciricrinra UHR à?10 Pearl St.Malone TEL.: 518-483-3810 EEE OVER \u201cHoty Cow! I's BicGer Lost IN New York TWENTIETH CENTURT.COX SHOWING AT 7 & 9:10 FRIDAY TO MON.AT 2PM \u201cSurfin\u2019 Santa\u201d and \u201cLimbo Santa\u201d.This was interspersed with dancing.Grade Two then sang two little songs, \u201cThe Breaking Point\u201d and \u201cShare a Little Christmas\u201d.Grade Six wound up the concert with an amusing ballet, entitled \u201cSpace Age Santa\u201d.The students and teachers are to be heartily congratulated, especially Miss Marlene Hornstein and Miss Karin Graham who are the choral instructors.Masters of Ceremonies for the occasion were Emilie Nolet and Alex Tipaldos.Props were efficiently handled by Jason Engelhardt; Deric Coutu, Tanya Aberman and Emilie Larocque, and curtains were looked after by Gayle Swift.Special congratulations are in order for two young pianists, Christopher Douglas and Tanya Aberman.After the performance refreshments were served by the students of Grade Six \u201cGrade Two of , 3 oa 5 Gault Elementary School in Valleyfield performs at the school\u2019s Christmas concert.(compliments of the school committee).We Seniors very much appreciate and look forward to this annual event and would like to extend a big vote of thanks to Principal, Lyse Brunet, all the teachers, the School Committee and especially all the students of the Gault Institute, whomake this event possible.\u201cThank- you All\u201d! Elsie Melanson Huntingdon Legion Notes Membership: A reminder to those who have not yet paid their 1993 dues.Youhave until January 31 and after that time you will be considered not in good standing, and the delivery of the Legion magazine will be discontinued.This applies to all members except for Fraternal Affiliates.Fraternals who have not paid their dues as of last December 31 are no longer affiliated withthe Branchand will have to reapply.Dues can be paid at the bar or to Mildred Smail, or mail to Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 81, Post Office Box 659, Huntingdon, Quebec JOS 1HO.Activities: There will not be any Bingo for January.The start- up date will be published in The Gleaner.The Darts, Shuffleboard, and Cribbage leagues are all back into full swing.Thursday, Jan.14 will be the Branch General Meeting commencing at 8 p.m.On January 16, there will be a men\u2019s open shuffleboard tournament.For further information call the Legion during bar hours.On Sunday, Jan.17, we will receive visitors from Vetville.The bus will arrive at approximately 11:45 a.m.The Hall willopenat 11 am.on this day.On Saturday, Jan.23 will be the women\u2019s open shuffleboard tournament.On Sunday.Jan.24, the March of Dimes will hold a spaghetti supper from 4 p.m.to8 p.m.Ticketsare available at the bar or from Jim McMillan, Watch for ad in next week's Gleaner.Come out and support a worthy cause.We in Huntingdon profit directly from the March of Dimes which sponsors the Crafts and Rec- rcation Centre on Wednesdays.The Campaign officially kicks off on January 20.A military Whist will be held at the Legion 11 by the Ladies\u2019 Auxiliary on Monday, Jan.25 at 8 p.m.Anyone knowing of any member who is sick, in hospital, or in need please callthe Service Officer Anne Cameron at 264-5426, or call the Legion and leave your name and we will get back to you.The Legion's number is 264-4711.Georgetown Church Happenings Recently.a new sound system has been installed in Georgetown Church and a Tape Ministry has been set up for those who arc unable to attend Sunday worship.Free tapes of Sunday Service are available on request.As well, a Hearing Impaired System has been put in place.Anyone who has difficulty hearing need only ask a Hearing Team member for a receiver on entering church, We do hope that this new service will be helpful to a number of our senior church members.Copies of the printed sermon are also available.A Men's Fellowship Supper has been held on Sunday cvenings ; December 13 and January 10 at 5:30 p.m.As a new venture, it has been quite well attended.Christmas services for 1992 included à pageant and Christmas tree on December 20 in Georgetown after service and a joint Christmas Eve Service held in Riverfield Church.Georgetown and Riverfield Churches alternate for this service.A joint New Year's Service was held in Georgetown on December at morning worship.Once more Tyndale Turkey buttons were sold and between the two churches.27 turkeys were provided for Tyndale-St.George's.Each button, at a cost of $20., represents a turkey for a needy family.This was in addition to the many knitted items and second-hand clothing donated for those in need.We look forward to another productive year, ever aware that our neighbor may necd a kind word or a helping hand.Ethel Glen Prepare a young mind for tomorrow.Open a book today.ABC THE FOUNDATION TO PROMOTE LITERACY IN CANADA Dntation of Iv menage was mane Double de the Canadan AdeA-un, Fo indoor RER SR pans CPE er EI "]