The gleaner, 21 avril 2004, mercredi 21 avril 2004

[" À public space in the works for Huntingdon's town centre A new public space will soon be in construction in Huntingdon\u2019s town centre.The starting shot was fired last Monday for work to begin.In the middle of the afternoon, with aldermen Howard Welburn and Bruno Latreille, mayor Stéphane Gendron dug the traditional first shovelful of earth from the future site.The town council emphasized the development of public space that would re-gild the town centre\u2019s image and bring it new life.\u201cThis work is the first phase of a long-term plan aimed at renewing the infrastructures of | the downtown area.Discussions are presently underway for the renewal of underground infrastructures, including hiding cables,\u201d pointed out mayor Gendron.The construction this public place will cost $120,000.Half of this sum will come from the ministry for municipal affairs, sports and leisure.In addition, a second phase of work will begin in the next weeks with the construction of a public park on Châteauguay Street, in front of the Durand and Dion pharmacy.In the days to come, the town\u2019s public works employees will begin the renovation of this site with i a hedge, trees and benches.The space will be functional for the beginning of the summer.> \u201cAs promised during the 2003 election.4 campaign, we are ready to invest in the town centre with the aim of improving the infrastructures and the economic health of the merchants.However, certain owners of buildings in the town centre will have to do their part and seriously invest in the image and cleanliness of their grounds.Its teamwork,\u201d concluded mayor Gendron.The public space is only one of the elements in the Town of Huntingdon\u2019s strategy for the revival of the downtown area.The municipality\u2019s work is part of a general movement among Québec municipalities to emphasize the architectural heritage their principal commercial arteries.By Patrice Laflamme Translated by Denise Dawn Hubert 1 The starting shot was fired last Monday for work to begin on a new public space for Huntingdon\u2019s town centre.In the middle of the afternoon, with aldermen Howard Welburn and Bruno Latreille, mayor Stéphane Gendron dug the traditional first shovel- , y * ow, SN a Pr £ ) 3 g pe.re æ Last Saturday, April 17, the Hemmingford Environment Committee organized its tenth annual canoe bia Yq 4 rg aie Q ce] A xd EIT) af} Michel Hohuu : Danh Nguyen PHARMACISTS 2 lucations to better serve you Open 7 days 21 Lambton, Grmstown 140404 pen 6 days Ce A ride down the English River.The eager paddiers had optimum condition, with warm weather, ideal water levels and excellent birding along the way.Members of the Environment Committee also take this opportunity to pick up trash that has fallen into the river and along the banks.The canoe party started at the border and ended at Denis Bouchard\u2019s home on the Jackson Sideroad where everyone enjoyed a picnic lunch.(Photo Phil Norton) Borders to of Rumors were circulating among local farmers on Monday that the USA border had re-opened to Canadian beef.However, no one expects a complete lifting of the ban, only on certain low risk animals.Some farmers are breathing a sigh of relief that the end of their ordeal may be in sight but the negative impacts from Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), or mad cow disease, will still be felt for some time to come.At the UPA office in St.Remi, agronome Catherine Turgeon is the Secretary of the Beef Producers Syndicate for St.Jean-Valleyfield.She was fielding many calls from farmers on Monday morning who had heard that the border had re-opened.Dairy producers were disappointed to learn that their animals are not included in the new rules, she said.It\u2019s only for beef.Although she still awaited the official announcement from Agriculture Canada as we went to press, Turgeon says it is pretty sure that the US will modify its restrictions so that live beef animals less than 30 months old will be allowed across the border from Canadian farms.At a public consultation on April 7 Bll S000 10 Ganadian beef tions were discussed so this announcement will come as no surprise.Even when the official announcement is made there will be a delay of a couple of weeks before the application of the modification comes veux, No dairy animals or breeding stock are included in the modifications so they will still be restricted from export to the US.The border will reopen only to certain beef cattle less than 30 months old.CONV * Automatic ful of earth from the future site.(Photo PL.) in the US modifications to the regula- into effect, she said.by Phil Norton + wp SR 112002 MUSTANG GT 2003 BLAZER J B™\\ 1 ~ ERTIBLE \u2014 - Only g000km 1 F WF 7 - - 4x4 ® gens Ke .à The Gleaner > April 21, THE QUEBEC TRANSPORT MINISTER - announced that Route 132 at Ste-Barbe was reopened on Thursday, April 15 at 4 p.m.The Minister reminds the public that their INFO-TRAVAUX can be reached at any time by dialing 1-888-355-0511 or # 0511 for Bell Mobility subscribers.You can also consult their internet site: www.mtq.gouv.qc.ca FRANKLIN VOLUNTEER FIREMEN - will hold their annual Pancake Supper at Franklin Elementary School on Saturday, April 24 starting at 5 p.m.THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - of the Huntingdon Minor Hockey Association will take place Monday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m.at the Huntingdon Arena.Many positions need to be filled and the Association needs your support to continue to offer youngsters this sport.A FASHION SHOW - will be held Sunday, May 2 at 2 p.m.at Huntingdon Academy (21 King).This event is sponsored by the Communic- Action Project.THE ANNUAL MEETING of the Women\u2019s of the Barrie Memorial Hospital will take place April 22 at 8 p.m.in the Walsh Pavilion.The guest speaker will be Guy Deschênes, General Director.THE WOMEN\u2019S AUXILIARY - of the Barrie will also host a brunch on Sunday, April 25 between the hours of 10 a.m.and 2 p.m.This event will be held at the Ormstown Recreation Centre, 87 Roy St.ALSO HAVING AN ANNUAL MEETING - is the Chateauguay Valley Historical Society.This will be on Thursday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m.sharp at Ecole Modèle, 63 Lambton, Howick.Annual reports will be presented and the election of officers will be held.Also on the program for the evening will be a video presentation \u201cThe Challenge of Preserving Our Heritage\u201d produced by Louis-Maxime Dubois for the MRC du Haut-St- Laurent.THE SPRING LUNCHEON - for Howick United Church is on Saturday, April 24 from 11:30 a.m-1:00 p.m.at 2 ATTENTION ALL FAMILY MEMBERS - who are descendants of James Craig, James Carmichael, James McKell and James Templeton.If you plan to attend any reunion activities on July 31 and Aug.1, including the Saturday evening dance, please register in advance.Information: Thyra (450)825-2284, Jean (450)825-2578.A FARM SAFETY NIGHT - concentrating on tractor safety will be held Friday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m.at Les Equipements TM Inc., 43 Route 202, Huntingdon.There will be refreshments and door prizes.A COMMEMORATIVE MASS - will take place Sunday, April 25 at 11 a.m.at the Marie-Reine-du-Monde cathedral in Montreal to underline what would have been Cardinal Paul- Emile Léger\u2019s 100th birthday.The celebration will be led by Cardinal Jean- Claude Turcotte, archbishop of the Montreal diocese.Born in Valleyfield on April 25, 1904, Paul-Emile Léger moved to St-Anicet with his family the following year, when his father, Ernest Léger, bought a general store in the village.Ordained a priest in 1929, Paul-Emile Léger became vicar general and priest at the Valleyfield cathedral between 1940 and 1947.On March 25, 1950, he was named archbishop of Montreal and was made cardinal three years later by Pope XII.In December 1967, Cardinal Léger resigned his station and left the country for Africa, where he remained until 1979.Léger died November 13, 1991 in Montreal, at age 87.ame MUNIE NS RS MINS ASIA AE au Hemmingford Bowling Team standings as of April 14: Keddy 82, Giroux 55, Wallace 52, Rodrigue 43.High scores of the week: Women: K.Curran 153, 424; K.Cordell 159, 419, M.Deneault 167, 389; D.Snide 136, 385.Men: M.Agoney 201, 596; L.Charbonneau 172, 498; J.Dezan 177, 497; S.Turner 191, 473.Support for the textile sector and clothing industry A petition in the greater Huntingdon area Gaétan Viau, the Cleyn & Tinker employee who has in the past weeks undertaken a crusade to rescue the troubled textile and clothing-manufacture industries, wants to collect a great number of signatures in the hope that a petition will allow these companies to adapt to foreign competition and adjust their production to new economic conditions.Viau launched his petition recently in the greater Huntingdon area to sensitize the political authorities to the importance of support for companies adjusting to a global market.He is asking the Canadian government to take concrete action to safeguard these companies.Viau wants to eventually establish contacts in several regions of Québec where the petition might circulate through textile and clothing-manufacturing IVIL * More planting options 3 * More fertilizer options g + More spacing options 3 * A smoother more dependable drive system * Like no other planter in the field today DONALD BROWN EQUIP.asd iin snd companies.He hopes to accumulate as many names as possible to submit to the House of Commons in Ottawa.This petition is available in several strategic locations in Huntingdon and in surrounding municipalities.T By Patrice Laflamme Translated by Denise Dawn Hubert } 2004 REET Sport appearance package $1 ,900* electric Sunn! 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Advertise in CCLEANER 264-5364 Ninety young skaters give a dazzling performance The Huntingdon figure skating club recently celebrated its 25th anniversary in grand style a spectacle on ice that included dazzling, at times moving, performances.For the show entitled \u201c25 years.worth celebrating,\u201d some 90 young skaters widened the eyes of many spectators at the Huntingdon interregional arena last weekend.These young athletes gave their best on the rink.Throughout 25 carefully choreographed performances, the participants demonstrated their know-how through themes like \u201cToday\u2019s youth,\u201d \u201cChildren\u2019s dreams,\u201d \u201cSpace travels,\u201d and \u201cCountry nights.\u201d Marie-Eve Roy, Mali-Maude Navia, Annabelle Parisien, Chloé Galipeau, Julie Latour, Audrey-Maude Parisien, Gabriel Charland, Karine Daoust and Marie-Eve Gosselin offered for their part a brilliant series of solos.To meet the needs for a special number, the club called upon former skaters who were members at some point in its long history since 1979.Twenty-five of them answered the invitation laced up their skates to their own great pleasure and that of the public.Other parts of the show took the audience of a trip to the past, with a wink at the club\u2019s past fifth and tenth anniversaries.To close the show, 26 skaters met on the ice to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the club\u2019s foundation, in a choreography by Donna Griffith.The Huntingdon figure skating club continued its tradition of highlighting several skaters who proved themselves throughout the 2003-2004 season.At two performances, several supporters had the honour of paying homage to 18 athletes.Those who won medals at various competitions they participated in throughout the season were met with warm applause from the crowd.As in years gone by, figure skating enthusiasts attended this annual ice show in great numbers.Some 700 people invaded the arena stands for two performances Parc Safari among the big prize winners Hemmingford\u2019s Parc Safari was among the big prize winners of the 19th gala for the Montérégie Tourism Grand Prix, which took place last Wednesday, March 24 at the Mortagne Hotel in Boucherville.Two years after bankruptcy, the zoological site took first prize for the \u201ctourist attraction, 50,000 visitors or more\u201d category during the ceremony.This is not the park\u2019s first award at the regional level, as it won for \u201ctourist attraction with more than 100,000 visitors\u201d in 2001, and in 1999 for the \u201cpromotion and customer service\u201d category.It was with obvious pleasure that the general manager of Friends of Parc Safari, Serge Lussier, and the coordinator of the sites marketing and communications, Danny Roy, accepted this year\u2019s trophy.A total of 11 regional sites, establishments and events, as well as two people were honoured at the gala.These prizes were given in recognition of achievements during the past year in efforts promoting the Montérégie as a tourist destination.For the past few years, Tourisme Montérégie, which organizes the gala, has given winners works of regional handicraft, veiled as trophies.This year copper roosters symbolized Montérégie tourism, and were made by hand by craftsmen at Forges Cantin, a workshop in St-Basile-le- Grand.Parc Safari and the other regional prize winners are now lined up to represent the Montérégie to the rest of Québec, within the framework of the grand finale of the Québec Tourism Grand Prix 2004.They run the chance to win a gold, silver or bronze medal, which will be awarded at a ceremony next Friday, May 14 in Montreal.In 2001, Hemmingford\u2019s Parc Safari was among the winners at the provincial gala for the Québec Tourism Grand Prix, receiving the bronze in the \u201ctourist attractions with more than 100,000 visitors\u201d category.By Patrice Laflamme Translated by Denise Dawn Hubert given the evening of Saturday, April 3 and the afternoon of Sunday, April 4.ae = By 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when words like pollution and ecology entered our everyday vocabulary the battle for the environment targeted big industry with smokestacks and pipes spewing toxins into our common air and water.In agriculture, DDT, a terrific pesticide but lethal to wildlife, was banned due to the scientific and literary talents of Rachel Carson, author of Silent Spring.The first Earth Day on April 22, 1970 celebrated such accomplishments and reminded everyone to think globally and act locally.The war against pollution often seemed far away.All we could do was use less detergent in our wash, bike to work, recycle and join a nature federation.Alternative energy like wind and solar were tried too but the technology was too expensive to be practical at that time.But it wasn\u2019t possible to escape environmental controversy.Even in rural areas like ours issues began to hit home during the 1980\u2019s.We learned that acid rain produced hundreds of miles away is falling on our ponds, soils, and forests.Greenhouse gasses are gradually warming our climate and creating extreme events like flooding, wind and ice storms.As urban interests encroached upon the rural countryside Quebec\u2019s green zone prevented leap-frog development over farmland.MRC's brought in regional land use to prevent conflicts between municipalities and to deal with common concerns such as garbage disposal.Sustainable development became the buzzword in the 90\u2019s, a concept that acknowledges the need for economic development without destroying life-sus- taining environmental resources.The Chateauguay watershed agency SCABRIC models this philosophy with a multidisciplinary board\u2014ecologists, farmers, municipal officials and industry representatives\u2014all working toward a common goal, a clean river.As we celebrate Earth Day 2004 the conflicts around air, water and land have grown much more complex.Our region has seen communities divided over environmental issues where the business pursuits or residential dreams of a few individuals are destroying the livelihoods, health and lifestyles of many others.The industrialization of agriculture, piggeries, the tapping of the common aquifer, water bottling, the construction of an electric generating plant that burns fossil fuels, and the ongoing dilemma of what to do with our wastes\u2014household, municipal and industrial\u2014have placed a burden on everyone.Mayors and councilors spend countless hours at special meetings, citizens pay thousands of dollars in lawyers\u2019 fees, and business promoters live among angry neighbors.Thanks to all of those unlikely \u201cenvironmentalists\u201d who make sacrifices of time and money to keep our countryside clean and productive.(P.N.) reo PO AN NEO Arcmives [ 80 years ago ] Apr 19, 1044 DEPT.OF HEALTH TO CONSIDER ENLARGEMENT OF BARRIE The Fifth annual meeting of the members of the Barrie Memorial Hospital was held on Wednesday, April 12 \u2026 Many times during the year the hospital has been overcrowded and this has made nursing very difficult.Nevertheless, the same \u201cesprit de corps\u201d has been maintained at all times and we fell that the hospital can be proud of the nursing care which has been given.The need for additional hospital beds has been more than ever evident this year and plans for future development have been drawn up.TEACHERS WANTED Applications will be received by the undersigned on or before April 22nd from qualified Protestant teachers for the following schools in the Municipality of Hinchinbrooke.No.2 Gore, No.5 Rockburn, No.6 Athelstan Elementary, No.7 Elm Tree, No.8 Powerscourt, No.10 McKay\u2019s.Salary $70 per month.Bert Rennie, Sec.- Treas./IS Too Be [ 30 years age | April 24, 1074 FIREMEN BUSY WITH GRASS FIRES \u2018And On The Seventh Day God Rested\u201d and man was instructed to do the same, but this was not possible for the Hinchinbrooke Volunteer Firemen this past Sunday.They were kept hopping answering fire calls through the 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Our family had just sat down for dinner when a car pulled up our lane.Sylvain Mainville knocked on our door asking for my husband.Sylvain kindly asked a few questions and assured my husband that what he had to tell him was but only good news.Sure enough it was better than good news it was amazing.This past Sunday, my husband deposited a cheque at the Caisse Populaire in Ormstown.The deposit seemed normal, however, without his knowing, the envelope containing the endorsed cheque of 4 weeks pay had somehow gotten stuck in the machine.The next person to use the machine must have found the envelope, took it out and placed it on the counter.Then Mr.Mainville went to use the machine, saw the envelope, opened it and thankfully was honest enough to return the cheque to us.Every day you hear of people stealing and cheating, not this day.Thankfully Sylvain Mainville was such an honest man.His integrity will forever be remembered.Lori and Brendan Boyle St-Stanislas-de-Kostka 150 year-old Love Story?I am research the life and family of Alexander Cameron MD and of Elizabeth McKenzie Wallace who married in Huntingdon in 1866.I am directly descended from Elizabeth\u2019s grandfather, Robert Wallace who was a wealthy merchant in Glasgow, Scotland.Alexander was born Jan 4, 1834 in Pictou NS.He completed his medical training at Glasgow University in Scotland in 1862 but instead of returning to Pictou, he came to Huntingdon.Why?Robert Wallace has several sons and a grandson by one of the other sons, also called Robert Wallace qualified in Medicine at Glasgow University about the same time as Alexander.Could they have been friends?Could the future Mrs.Cameron have made a trip back to Scotland to visit relatives and met Alexander, they fell in love and when Alexander finished his studies he didn\u2019t return home to Pictou as planned, but followed Elizabeth back to her home, where they married in 1866.Does any reader have information about Alexander and Elizabeth Cameron that might throw light on this mystery love story?Alan Davidson a.w.davidson @open.ac.uk John Holmes has been the force behind release of Fadi Fadel Hemmingford\u2019s own John Holmes, as Canadian Ambassador to Jordan, has put his hometown in the news once again.As many of you have seen these past few days on TV and news broadcasts, he has been the force behind the release of Fadi Fadel, the Canadian held captive in Iraq.From his office in Amman, Jordan, John worked to prove Fadel\u2019s identity by handing out photos of him and copies of his passport.Humanitarian work is very important to John as seen in the past with his work for the International Criminal Court and his previous work on the Rights of the Child.John became ambassador in September, 2003, on presentation of his papers to King Abdullah of Jordan, John began his work immediately.With his wife, Carol Bujeau and their two children, Jordan and Kayla, they are working very hard to promote Canada and Canadian products.In December, they 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traveling.She will be fondly remembered for how much she loved her family, her church, her music, her books, her students, her pets and her cars.Marnie is remembered by her son and daughter-in-law, Rae and Carol Campbell of Athens, Greece; three grandchildren and their spouses, Andrea and Jon Wojnicki of Toronto, ON, Alison and Dan Langham of Kingston, ON, and Brian Campbell of Vancouver, BC; as well as her great-grandson Henry Woijnicki.To forward condolences go to www.mcinnisandholloway.com or call 403-243- 8200.In living memory of Marnie Campbell, a tree will be planted at Nose Creek Valley in Calgary.LEBOEUF LEDUC, Aline - In Huntingdon on April 14, 2004, at the age of 86 years passed away Mrs.Aline Leduc (née Leboeuf), wife of Mr.Yvon Leduc.Predeceased by her two sons Robert and Roland, she leaves to mourn her grandchildren Valérie, Jean-Simon and Marie- Claudel, her sister Yvonne Perron, as well as many relatives and friends.Funeral was held on Friday, April 16 at 11:00 a.m.in St-Joseph\u2019s Church, Huntingdon.Interment St-Joseph\u2019s Cemetery.The family will receive condolences after the interment at the Parish Hall.Funeral arrangements Rodrigue Montpetit & Fils Inc., 170 Chateauguay St., Huntingdon.MILLAR, Hugh.FI.Mech.E.- On Tuesday, April 6, 2004 at the Barrie Memorial Hospital in Ormstown, Quebec.Hugh Millar, born in Lesmahagow, Scotland, residing in Dewittville, passed away in the loving presence of his family.Pre-deceased by his beloved wife, Norah McAlpine.Much loved father of Iain (Margaret Messeroll) and Craig Hugh (Laura Graham).Cherished Oompah to Brian and Erin.Will be sadly missed by brother William (Margaret) of Ottawa and brother-in-law, James (Clare) McAlpine, Levittown, NY as well as several nieces and nephews.The family wishes to express their gratitude to all of Hugh's caregivers at the Barrie Memorial Hosital and the Huntingdon County Hospital.A special thank you to Pat Hersey.Hugh's life was enriched by the loving care you all bestowed upon him.A candlelight memorial service was held on Thursday, April 8 at Rideau Memorial Gardens, Dollard des Ormeaux, Quebec.Contributions in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada.PLATT, John Clarence - We are sad to announce the passing of Clarence who died peacefully on Monday, April 12, 2004 at the Montreal General Hospital in his 87th year.Clarence was the devoted husband of Olive and father of Anne (Jacques Lebeuf), Shirley (Ritchie Baird), Christena (Douglas Watterson), and Viola (Robert Lausas).Grandfather to Neil, Cheryl, Duane, Rodney, Rachel, Shawn, Perry and Kyle.The family wish to thank the nurses and doctors of the CCU in the Montreal General.A short memorial service for family and friends will be held at Kelly Funeral Home 19 Lake Street, Huntingdon on Thursday at 1 p.m.In lieu of flowers, donations to the Barrie Memorial Hospital, Ormstown, would be appreciated.THANKS Many thanks to my family and friends who came to my 90th Birthday Celebration.It was a wonderful day for me and I am grateful for all the birthday wishes, flowers and gifts.Thanks also to the Hemmingford St-Andrew\u2019s UCW for the lovely corsage and for their generous help with the delicious refreshmesnts.Sincerely, Ruth Ritchie ALLEN-BOUCHARD - Barry, Krystina & Ainsley are excited to announce the birth of Cameron, born in Chateauguay, Quebec on April 8, 2004, weighing 8 Ibs.12 oz.Proud grandparents are Cora and Harold Allen.LAPRADE - Troy Daniel on March 11, 2004 at 7lbs.100z.Proud parents are Daniel Laprade & Nathalie Rocheleau.Brother for Venessa.Grandparents are Barbara and Roger Laprade and Rosa Rocheleau and Paul Hurteau.MEMORIAM SUTTON, Lloyd - Passed away 5 years ago - April 27, my husband, my love, my life.Forever loved, sadly missed.Vera, Lori, Nola, Bob Carroll, Bob Vaincourt, our 7 grandchildren Fleuriste ORMSTOWN Garden Center 1420 Rte 201, Ormstown, Qué.(450) 829-2354 Toll Free: 1-877-829-2354 @® Little Denmygr Flowers For Al 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Serving you for 42 years ® : à Pre-arrangement Cremation CS Jacques Montpetit, Owner 73 19 Lake Street, Huntingdon bo?Tel.: 264-5447 lly GS.Funeral Home Inc.Rodrigue Montpetit & Fils Funeral Home Pre-arrangement-Cremation Jacques Montpetit, owner Tel.: 264-5331 - 170 Châteauguay, Huntingdon \u2018 The family of the late Jean- Louis Lazure, who passed away on February 3, 2004 at the age of 71, would like to express their sincere gratitude to family and riends for their many acts of kindness and messages of sympathy.Please accept this as our personal thank you.The Lazure Family Huntingdon Curling Club news \u2014 i.\u2018ep A wy In Huntingdon, one man has devoted himself to curling for very, very many years.In fact, Lorne Fennell has practiced this winter sport for 50 years.This individual earns the admiration of his teammates and other players with his vitality and his great love of the game.At a supper held on Tuesday, April 6, members of the Huntingdon club, of which he is part, paid homage to Fennell.Small souvenir gifts were given to him for the occasion, as well as several framed personal photographs.In this photo, the hero of the evening is with his wife and Eileen Feeny.(Photo PL.- Translated by Denise Dawn Hubert) (Quebec environment minister speaks about groundwater tors explain the choice of the Châteauguay basin to begin this series of work on characterizing groundwater.\u201cWhat was especially determining in choosing this basin was the strong use in the area of groundwater as a source of drinking water and the great need of apple producers and market-gardeners for abundant and clean water,\u201d he said.The study was carried out jointly by the provincial MEF and the Canadian Geological Commission, a scientific organization of international fame, with the collaboration of several Québec universities.Four masters students obtained grants to support the work they carried out for this project to learn more about the underground waters of the Châteauguay watershed.According to Environment Canada and the Canadian Geological Commission, the underground waters coming from Covey Hill flow towards the Haut-St-Laurent lowlands.The territory of Covey Hill drains into two sub-basins that are branches of the Châteauguay River, the Rivière Outardes and the Rivière Noire.Covey Hill is a site of great importance for the maintenance of the water quality of the entire basin area.By using aerial photographs and charts, the Chateauguay Watershed Management Agency (SCABRIC) estimated the forested surface of Covey Hill at close to 60 per cent.According to the group, forest or vegetable cover is essential for the natural filtration of subsoil waters.\u201cVegetation cover maintains the quality of the earth and retains surface water, which facilitates the infiltration of water towards the aquifer.The subsoil waters are likely to be contaminated because of developments not controlled at the surface,\u201d explains the organization.The Québec Society for Fauna and Parks and the Canadian Committee on Endangered Species confirmed that Covey Hill remains the habitat of threatened species with troubled populations, including the dark mountain salamander and the dark salamander.The small brooks of Covey Hill are critical habitats for these animals.SCABRIC estimates that approximately 30 per cent of the water in the basin area comes from the underground water table.This worries area residents, who are concerned about the gradual reduction of the region\u2019s ground water.The minister pointed out that the current study aims at learning about geological formations, the hydraulic properties of the water system, the dynamics of underground water flow, the quality of water and the vulnerability of the resource.\u201cAs you will note, it is a very complete The Québec environment minister, Thomas Mulcair, spoke before 100 participants at SCABRIC\u2019s water conference in Mercier.(Photo: Phil Norton.) study.Not only we will better understand the 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among those who do not discount grouping the establishments of this part of the Montérégie under one regional entity.Leclerc thinks this option should not be eliminated, as it would ensure a better use of social and medical services on a regional scale, without threatening the existence of Ormstown\u2019s Barrie Memorial hospital.\u201cBecause the small population of the Haut-St-Laurent is less than 23,000 inhabitants and has been stagnant for decades, it would be logical to amalgamate the Suroit\u2019s establishments to allow the Suroit regional hospital complex to work to its full capacity and to better distribute health and social services while keeping the Barrie Memorial hospital open,\u201d he said.Leclerc, a Franklin resident, was an attentive spectator at the public hearings by the Agency for the development of local health and social services networks of the Montérégie last March 30 at the Wilson Pavilion in Côteau-du-Lac.Representatives of nurses, doctors and directors from the Seigneurie de Beauharnois CLSC, the Suroît regional hospital complex, the Beauharnois-Salaberry MRC, the Haut-St- Laurent centres, the city of Salaberry-de- Valleyfield and from the Beauharnois- Salaberry CLD gathered to advocate the unification of all the CLSCs, the hospitals and the CHSLDs in the Suroit territory.According to them, this formula would ensure a better correspondence between healthcare services offered throughout the territory.Leclerc pointed out that last January 30, a review day on the governing of the social and health services in the Suroit sub-region took place among the presidents and general managers of these institutions, who themselves intended to unify all the Suroit institutions.\u201cThat day, the presidents and general managers of the Suroit with a representative of the Raymond, Chabot, Grant, Thornton firm came to an agreement.They concluded with the fusion of all the establishments into only one,\u201d he recalled.What most gets to Leclerc is that this formula was long debated by decision makers.\u201cAt the public discussions and the resolutions of the administrative council for the territory, the merger idea was retracted as a main clause.We don\u2019t know who scrapped this possibility.\u201d According to Leclerc, the proposal to form one healthcare and social services network for the Suroit territory meets the provincial governments requirement to simplify the government and structures of healthcare and social services outlined by bill 25.Leclerc came to propose that the four options be submitted to the boards of direc- 8 » April 21, 2004 » Ths Cleaner Ormstown Soclal Baptism Easter Sunday service at the Ormstown Presbyterian Church was extra special.Rev.John McPhadden conducted the service of baptism when Heather Pamela, infant daughter of Patricia Bothwell and Philip Rember was welcomed into the community of faith.Proud grandparents are Pamela and Mark Plaine, Ronald and Peggy Bothwell and Ken and Sharon Rember.Mrs.Jennie Rember is a proud great grandmother.Heather\u2019s godparents are Jennifer Torer and Christopher Rember.During the service, Nancy Campbell accompanied by Chandra Hamilton sang the anthem \u201cA Child is Born\u201d.Gerry Pilon presented a gift from the congregation.Following the service, everyone enjoyed lunch at Heather\u2019s grandparents, Sharon and Ken Rember.By Jean McEwen tors of the Suroit establishments, as suggested in the report of the meeting held last January 30, or that they be analyzed by the Agency \u201caccording to their merits and taking into account the interests of the whole population of the Suroit and not only of a minority,\u201d he insists.By Patrice Laflamme Translated by Denise Dawn Hubert 587 CHEMIN LAROCQUE, VALLEYFIELD e 373-5515 373, chemin , Vel 7% barecane leyfield ali gnii For all your landscaping needs COME SEE US ! 3213557-210404-4 FACTORY SUpsp SLE Sunday, April 25 Saturday, April24 === ura mes Li din ESE IK JN IE Bi LI IE WE ¥Cha 9 am to 5 pm 9 am 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finally, this option was rejected.With the support of the general manager Guy Deschénes, Reddick insists Leclerc\u2019s assertion is false.He says that in fact, the meeting held January 30 brought together only the general managers of the Suroit\u2019s establishments.\u201cI never received an invitation for this meeting.The assembly of February 5 brought together the presidents of boards of directors and the general managers and I was there, along with Mr.Deschênes,\u201d said Reddick in a telephone interview with The Gleaner/La Source last Monday.It was during this February 5 meeting that Reddick expressed his disagreement with the proposal to form a single healthcare and social services network for the entire Suroit area.He made his position clear to all of the participants.This formula was only one four scenarios which the management and the board of directors of the Haut-St-Laurent health and social services centre had to study, and among which the Agency for the development of local health and social services networks of the Montérégie has to select.Other formulas were also proposed to respect the aims of bill 25, adopted by the provincial National Assembly last December.One of these would allow the maintenance of the CSSS in its current form by attaching it as a branch of the centre d\u2019accueil in Ormstown.Another pro- The town considers pursuing a Toronto businessman The Huntingdon town council is not eliminating the possibility of taking Toronto businessman Robert Dawson to court for occupying the old town hall without respecting the financial terms for renting the building.According to the information obtained by The Gleaner/La Source from the city, Dawson had signed a three-year lease with municipal authorities to occupy former Huntingdon town hall.He wanted to use the building to operate a community radio station serving the Haut-St-Laurent territory.He also hoped to open a journalism and communications school.In installing radio studio in the 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Relevant Trade School or CEGEP Diploma Would be Preferred.Must Have a Valid Driver's License.Good Physical Fitness is Important.Competitive Wages, Training and Flexible Work Hours Will be Provided.Please Apply, with Written Resume and References, to: Andrew Stairs Stairshoime Farm 351 Moore Road Hemmingford, PQ JOL 1H0 Tel.: (450) 247-0143 3213379-210404-4 DROULERS ARCHAEOLOGICAL INTERPRETATION h PPT Ey Located in Saint-Anicet, the Droulers site archaeological interpretation center needs GUIDE-INTERPRETERS forthe 2004 summer season.Requirements: - College or university student (registered full time during 2004 winter and fall semesters); - fvailable 5 days a week starting May - Ability to work as a team and with the public; - Good communicating skills and personality; - Bilingualism is an asset If you wish to seek employment as guide- interpreter, send your resume before April 30th to the following address: GUIDE-INTERPRETERS Droulers site 10, King St., Suite 400, Huntingdon, Québec, JOS 1HO Tel.: (450) 264-5411 Fax: (450) 264-6885 JOB OFFER 3213220-210404-4 89 RANG 5, ST-LOUIS-DE-GONZAGUE TRUCK DRIVER @cuass 1@ Bulk delivery * Able to work in team + Salary according to experience + Temporary job 6 months G M sou aheu & inc.3 2 m Please send your curriculum vitae to: GERARD MAHEU IN 289, rang St-Louis-de-Gonzagu Ie A LW or by fax (450877-2016 to the attention of M.Patrick McDonald rrr 5 uw dd Farmer in pursuit of runaway herd by air land and Swamp \u201cWhere's the beef\u201d or \u201cHoly cow\u201d would be appropriate exclamations for St.Anicet Township residents who awoke on Good Friday to find 85 beef cattle running loose in their rural neighborhood.A week of chasing the herd has resulted in the capture of about 51, the death of 2, and the escape of the rest, at least for now.Norma Latulipe on the Ridge Road says they haven\u2019t seen any since Holy Thursday night and Good Friday morning when she and her husband Alfred awoke to find their soft lawn pitted with hoof prints and their own cattle feed eaten.\u201cIt\u2019s a sad situation,\u201d she told The Gleaner on Monday.\u201cThey left a nice mess.It\u2019s very annoying but what are you going to do?\u201d The Latulipes put 34 of the delinquent cattle in their corral while another 12 were detained by Luc Bellefois and five more in other places, reports Norma Latulipe.Two were killed in a highway accident and there was fear that the loose animals could cause more problems for motorists.Latulipe noticed that the Roads Department had erected caution signs along the Stewart Side Road but the signs did not specify to look out for cattle.She says a woman following the herd by car notified The Gazette, The Gleaner and other media about the danger.Meanwhile, the owner of the herd, Rene Trepanier, has been riding horseback into 500 acres of bush, wading in water up to his armpits, climbing over beaver dams, and trying a variety of tricks to lure his animals back home.Although the situation looks discouraging, he is keeping a positive attitude as phone calls come in from the media and from people who want to report the whereabouts of his beef.Last weekend he parked a trailer full of their favorite food in an attempt to draw them out of the forest.He will add medication to the feed to calm them down.On Monday he revealed his latest scheme: to construct a calf pen on his trailer and pull it down the road, hoping the other animals will follow.He named the calf \u201cBoulerice\u201d in honor of Starting from $2095\" for Maintenance Service No.1 maintenance.equipped with diesel engine.Up to 5 litres of Motorcraft®.SEGRE nea Includes: \u2014 Oil change\u2019 - Oil filter change \u2014 Mutti-point inspection Detailed inspection report issued upon completion of each ** Applicable to most cars and light trucks.Additional fees will apply to vehicles Marc Boulerice who lent him the animal.\u201cPeople hear that plan and they laugh,\u201d admits Trepanier.\u201cI know l\u2019m crazy but I have to be smart to catch these beef.\u201d Over last weekend he ran for 3 hours through deep water across 200 acres of swamp trying to tire out the herd.Overhead his friend Jacques Leblanc was in contact by radio in his airplane reporting the location of the beef.He and others have been generous with their time helping Trepanier.He says his animals are hungry and the grass is already getting green.The pressure is on to get the cows home quickly before the grass begins to grow.They act like deer now disappearing into the bush by day and coming out in the evening in search of food.Surete du Quebec police sergeant eT MARILYN ROYAL LEPAGE PARTRIDGE _ INH AGENT IMMOBILIER AGREE courmen momen aceee OET-: 204-4798 15, KING HUNTINGDON RES.: 264-3095 pr NET 5 HEMMINGFORD: Excellent horse facilities and outbuildings on 16 acres of land.Quality fieldstone bungalow with finished basement.Only 35 minutes from Champlain bridge.In ground pool, lovely pond.Wonderful opportunity to live in the country yet close to Montreal.Asking $ 379,000.floor family room, stone fireplace in LVR, new bathroom.Close to village.FRANKLIN: Elegant 2 storey .home with full basement, 3-4 i: bedrooms, 1 1/2 bathroom.oak fioors, stone fireplace, bow window, great location.$189,000.Pierre Thibault says his Ormstown office is investigating the possibility that a Rotweiller dog is responsible for scaring the cattle out of their pasture.bovine invasion occurred today with the Americans\u2019 heightened border security and fears of mad cow disease.by Phil Norton Although they have not yet met him the police know who the owner is.They will also see what municipal regulations say about such a case.If the dog is responsible for the cows\u2019 escape the sergeant says it will not be a criminal case rather civil action may be taken in the courts.Cattle on the loose is not a new problem for Valley farmers.Dundee residents recall years ago when a herd actually crossed over the international border at the Beaver Road.They ponder what would happen if such a Rock Frequency comes to town.If you like AC/DC, Metellica, Iron Maden, than you will like the music played by Mathieu Ferland and his band Rock Frequency.This band features Mathieu, a music teacher at Labelle Musique along with fellow music teachers Sebastien Caza and José Major and well known local guitarist Pierre Ferland.Mathieu has given many shows throughout Quebec with different bands.Don't miss his next show at Bar chez Garry on Friday April 30, 2004.PUBLI-REPORTAGE 3213227-210404-4 \u201c -on.all our Le, y ue + TTYD COOLING _ and LL CECT YAEL ET ® to popular g e request! 7 HEATING APPLIA HEBATES Lr 0 | at ith any installation efore April 30, 2004 AN