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[" LEANE TEL: 264-5364 Wednesday, , FAX: 2648521 sday, September 13, 2000 Ze Fatal accident in Franklin An 86 year-old man died early Sunday evening when his car left the road and hit a tree along Route 202 in Franklin.Haut-St-Laurent police indicated that it is possible the elderly man, who has been identified as Carlyle Gilmour of Chateauguay, Que., suffered a heart attack at the wheel, causing him to lose control suddenly and swerve off the pavement to the right.An autopsy will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death, said a police spokesman.Mutual Aid firemen were called in with the Jaws of Life to help extricate the victim, who was then taken to hospital by ambulance.(PLJT) Pot plants found on Gowan Road Police seized 150 mature marijuana plants with a street value estimated at $100,000 from a roadside field in Hinchinbrooke last Tuesday afternoon.The September 5 raid on the Gowan Road involved officers from the Haut-St- Laurent SQ detachment, along with members of the SQ's South Shore organized crime squad.The plants averaged six feet in height, said Cpl.Robert Brabant of the local force, correcting an carlier report of 1,000 plants.No arrests have been made, but the investigation is continuing, he added.(PLAT) Ormstown Fire Chief dies suddenly at 60 Ormstown has lost its fire chief of 22 years standing with the sudden death last week of James Barrington, 60.Barrington died in the Montreal General Hospital on Tuesday Sept.5.He had retired only last winter after 35 years of driving bus between the Valley and the Montreal area.He was still active however, as Chief of the local volunteer firemen, and served a total of over 40 years with the brigade.As well, he worked part-time as an ambulance driver for many years, when the ambulance service was operated by local undertaker B.L.McGerrigle.An active member of the Ormstown Legion branch, he leaves four children: Stephen, Cheryl (Greg Duffy), Greig (Myrna) and Valerie (Todd Middlemiss): their mother Anita Merriam, two brothers, Jack and Rodney, and their wives; three sisters, Joan (Gerald MacDonald), Sandra (Arthur Rankin), and Errolyn (Bill Rennie); See ORMSTOWN page 3 COVERING HUNTINGDON, ORMSTOWN, HEMMINGFORD, HOWICK, CHATEAUGUAY, FRANKLIN, ST-ANICET, STE-BARBE, VALLEYFIELD AND SURROUNDINGS 16 pages .87* a = Sane Bulge in student enrolments moves up TEL.: 829-2367 JEAN-PAUL LALIBERTE PHARMACIST 4 BRIDGE STREET, ORMSTOWN, QUE.\u201cLes Galeries d'Ormetown\u201d \\__ OPEN7DAYSAWEEK J from elementary to high-school level Judith Taylor THE GLEANER Early enrolment figures from the Valley's English schools show little overall change from last year\u2019s totals, although the balance between elementary and secondary pupils is shifting.In releasing the figures late last week, New Frontiers School Board head Howard Simpkin stressed that the numbers are preliminary and unofficial, and may change slightly as the school year progresses.In the Upper Valley, only Chateauguay Valley Regional High School, Hemmingford Elementary and St.Joseph School have so far welcomed more pupils than last year, but any shifts, up or down, are relatively minor.CVR has 837 students, compared to 825 last year.Hemmingford reports 128 pupils, up from last year\u2019s 115, and the St.Joseph School figure is 224, compared to 204 in 1999-2000.After several years of increasing numbers at the elementary level, those students are now reaching high school age, and this is reflected in the statistics in Chateauguay as well, where Howard S.Billings High pape Le Steam was rising from the brand-new \u201cSugar Shanty\u201d at Havelock Fair on Saturday as visitors, themselves steaming under hot, sunny skies, watched a mini-evaporator at work, boiling water rather than maple sap.Summery weather draws crowds «PHoro: JT) to 129th edition of Havelock Fair Organizers estimate that between 3,000 and 4,000 visitors turned out on a hot and sunny Saturday to enjoy the many attractions of the Havelock Fair of the year 2000.\u201cWhen we think of September, we should think of \u2018coming home\u2019 to Havelock Fair,\u201d president Norris Sample said during the opening ceremonies for the single-day, down-home event, held September 9 this year.He also noted that the Millennium has brought some innovations to the Fair, including the Harvest Supper and the newly-built Sugar Shanty.And there will be more new attractions in the future, he promised.All day long, the savory smell of the turkey and pig roasting on the méchoui- style outdoor grill reminded people of the supper to come.Also drifting through the air was the steam from the sugar shanty, where the evaporator boiled water instead of sap, allowing visitors to understand how maple syrup is produced during the late winter and early spring in the Valley.50 years service Featured during the opening ceremonies was a presentation to Calvin Edgerton, who received a plaque recognizing his 50 years of service to Havelock Fair.In half a century, he missed only two directors\u2019 meetings.\u201cAnd whenever something needed to be done, Calvin was See FAIR page 6 school is up, and the elementary schools are down.Little overall change The overall enrolment for the Board shows 4,855 students, down seven from last year\u2019s 4,862 (not counting the 23 pupils at Soulanges School, which reverted to the Lester B.Pearson Board during the year).Valley schools reporting a drop are (last year's total is shown in brackets): Franklin School 63 (71); Gault Institute 257 (262); Howick School 147 (156); Huntingdon Academy 170 (192); and Ormstown Elementary (which houses the Valley French-Immersion classes) 287 (297).Bridge open despite need for more work Less than two weeks after announcing that the opening of the brand-new bridge across the Chateauguay River near Howick would be delayed pending repairs to its supports, the Transport ministry reversed field.and without ceremony or fanfare, opened the span to traffic on the Labor Day weekend.\"We were as surprised as anyone,\u201d said Très-St-Sacrement municipal secretary- treasurer Suzanne Côté last week.\u201cWe had « phone call saying the bridge was to open in 10 minutes time on the Friday before Labor Day.so I grabbed my camera and went over.\u201d Transport ministry representatives had said previously that unforeseen settling in the bedrock under the two huge concrete pillars which support the span would necessitate the injection of mortar into the rock before the bridge could be opened.But by last week they were saying that the bridge is safe in the meantime, and that the repairs probably can be carried out without closing the span to traffic.Temporary stop signs \u201cJust to be sure there are no vibrations in the structure while the work is being done, we plan to install temporary stop signs at each end of the bridge,\u201d said Joceline Béland of the regional Transport office, stressing that the report which showed the discrepancy in the measurements also stated that there is no safety hazard involved.She said she hopes the repairs can begin within the next 10 days to two weeks, and completed within another couple of weeks.She was unable to state the cost of the repair work on the $2.3 million structure.See BRIDGE page 4 6 à Loon YL Inside; = Ide: Lee Pa 3) meme Page 5 cssnssasnssescensrasecc PAGO 6 3 i iia = vifres d' aufos > AID MURS .*FREE Windshield repair when claimed to insuranc NEWS ITTat101 IEE pgm DR ee NO Toma 71-387 LPT iL TO PAY Ooo\u201d LZ; \u201cTINTED A 58 3120 * 16080 D Te 2 \u2014 THE GLEANER \u2014 SEP 11.MBER 13 2000 Peu MUD, GLORIOUS MUD \u2014 will be part of our lives again, as it has been for much of the summer, after the heavy rains carly this week.But wasn't that a fine, summery weekend?Hot, actually.It makes up for a few of our cool rainy peckends during the summer just end- MUD AND OTHER SUBSTANCES \u2014 are the object of concern by the Transport ministry, which has sent a communiqué about farm vehicles leaving such materials on public roads during their frequent trips between field and barn during this harvest season.WARNINGS \u2014 have been issued to other drivers, to look out for slippery patches where these residues have been deposited on the pavement.But farmers also are being warned.IT'S ILLEGAL \u2014 under the Highway Code to deposit or allow to be deposited any substance, such as snow or ice, but also mud or manure, on the pavement, says the regional office of the ministry.Fines ($60 to $100) for contravening this law can be imposed by the SQ, and if the Transport department has to clean up the mess, offenders can be assessed for these costs as well.Drawing for quilt This handsome quilt will go to a lucky ticket-holder in the Canadian Cancer Society drawing, to be held during the Military Whist at the Huntingdon Legion Hall next Monday eveing Sept.18.The hand-made quilt was donated by Mrs.Thea Ykema (right).Local Cancer Society president Mrs.Suzanne Taillefer is shown at left.To buy tickets, call her at 264-4868.Zod (PHoro: MD) Schools.from page 1 Asked about the viability of tiny Franklin School.the director said the Board has a special commitment to that school and there is no question of closing it.Special-needs pupils There has been some shift in registrations of Valley pupils with special needs, Simpkin said, due to budget cuts related to hiring technicians and attendants needed for children with more serious handicaps.- While mildly-handicapped youngsters may still be integrated into regular classes, parents have the option of sending their special-needs children to classes in Huntingdon (at both the Academy and St.Joseph School) which offer the support services.There is also a special class at CVR for secondary school students.There are now 79 pupils in all registered for the special-needs classes in the Valley.Fees cut There was some good news for parents this fall in the shape of an across-the board reduction in lunch-hour supervision fees, which have been cut from $90 per child ($180 maximum per family) to $75 and $150 respectively.This is due to a special Education ministry grant, which was announced only after the School Board had prepared invoices in the larger amount.\u201cSo we're asking parents to disregard the pre-printed amount and pay the lower, $75 to $150 assessment instead,\u201d Simpkin explained.Individual schools may also impose fees to cover some teaching materials and extra-curricular activities, he added.4 Investors >) GLENN J.SNYDER Financial services & personal insurance Customized for retirement Confidential \\_ (50) 826-0411 for the kids and a À.Butterfingers si 2e a dome hed just right during the outdoor on Friday Sept.8, part of the Schools International Olympics field (Pworo: JT) HARVEST SEASON \u2014 brings tourists to the area in search of fresh farm-gate produce, so it is in farmers\u2019 best interests to help keep the highways safe and mud- free, the press release says.A NEW SCHEDULE \u2014 has been announced by the Imaginelle Women\u2019s, Centre in Ormstown for the fall season.Closed on Mondays and Fridays, the centre plans a community lunch for Tuesdays; use of the computer by appointment only on Wednesdays; Collective Kitchen and Self- Esteem workshops on Thursdays.The used- clothing counter will be open Tuesday through Thursday from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m.For more information call 829-2639.SEPTEMBER 15 \u2014 is the date of the International Action Day against Violence toward Women, and La Vigie Centre in Valleyfield is anxious to have people stop and think about what this means.Its only public pressure which will bring about the fundamental changes necessary to protect women\u2019s rights when it comes to violence at the hands of men.If you want more information, call La Vigie, a centre for help and prevention of sexual aggression, at 371-4222.A SUPPORT GROUP \u2014 for the recently bereaved in the Valley area will hold the first of nine weekly daytime meetings on Wednesday Sept.27.For more information or to register, call Rev.Kate Jordan at 264-6226.IN HOWICK \u2014 a group of five women who all started school together 50 years ago is hoping to get together in this back-to- school season of the Year 2000.Not only that, but their teacher, June Orr, will be invited to join them when a date for a dinner is set.Peggy Angell, Norma Marshall, Nancy Peddie, Carol MacMillan and Beverly VanHorn were the only girls in that class in the fall of 1950, and all have remained in the area, a remarkable fact in itself, when you think how many people have left for far and near over the years.SEPTEMBER 23 AND 24 \u2014 will see the annual Roxham Farm Wool outside H This outdoor craft fair will be held at Susan Heller's Roxham Farm on the road of the same name at the intersection with Fisher St.Hours are 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.on Saturday and Sunday.There will be puppet shows Our 2000-2001 Season\u2019s Ski Pass is now $1 9Q* i.3] MOUNTAIN Johnson Road, Malone 1-800-TITUS MN (518)483-3740 Ir @P Re items, including Shaker cabinet-work from Ormstown\u2019s John Harris, home baking, photographs and clothing.Lunch is available on site.For informa- don sce ad elsewhere or call (450) 247- 2174.A COLLECTION \u2014 of used clothing for recycling will be held in Huntingdon this Saturday Sept.16 at the Regional Arena.Clean clothing and leather goods should be brought in packed in boxes or bags.For more information call 264-8974 or 264-2348.IN ORMSTOWN \u2014 the Presbyterian Church is planning to hold its annual sale of citrus fruit at an carlier date this fall, so watch for an advertisement with the dates of the sale in a future issue, says Doreen Gruer.ALSO IN ORMSTOWN \u2014 upcoming community events include the Usborne Educational Book Sale at St, James\u2019 Anglican Church hall this Saturday Sept.16 at 9:30 a.m.; the garage sale at the same church a week later on Saturday Sept.23; and the September 30 Roast Beef Dinner at the local Presbyterian Church.Please check advertisements for details.(JM) INTERNATIONAL \u2014 Literacy Day was September 8 this year, and the Chateauguay Valley Literacy Council is planning a two-day course to train volunteer tutors on two Saturdays, Oct.21 and 28, from 9 am.to 4 p.m.in Chateauguay.Courses are free and lunch is provided.Tutors work one-to-one with adults anxious to improve their reading and writing skills, says co-ordinator Jan McConnell.SENIOR FITNESS \u2014 classes will begin in Ormstown and Huntingdon next week, on Tuesday Sept.19 to be precise.Tuesday- and Thursday-morning sessions will be offered at Ormstown\u2019s Walshaven Centre from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m., while in Huntingdon, classes run from 10:15 to 11:15 am.at the United Church.(See ad elsewhere for more information.) ENGLISH-LANGUAGE \u2014 sessions for people wishing to quit smoking will be offered by the Huntingdon CLSC starting October 17 in Huntingdon.To ter or get more information, call 264-6108.French-language courses start in St- Québec les services de santé et fos services sociaux Consultation égion variety of hand-crafted ale Waiting lists, overcrowding of emergency roomy, difficul- FR in seeing a doctor, hospital anc J quality of services.etc.nor lutions ,.Pro calth ang SOcia Pose to improve We are there to he Vices) | Ut them! The Commission d'étude sur les services de santé et les services sociaux wishes to consult people in the Montérégie who wish to express their point of view on possible solutions as to how services are offered to the population and ways to finance the Quebec healthcare system.In your area, the consultation will take place: Friday, September 22nd and Saturday, September 23\" at the Hotel Delta of Valleyfield, 40 avenue du Centenaire.To present an opinion during the consultation or to attend as an observer, with the Régie régionale at 450-928-6777, extension 4210 before September 15, 2000.You may also send your opinion directly to the Commission d'étude by using their Web site at WWW.CESSSS.gouv.qc.ca F.C.C.scholarship Ashley Cameron, 19, of Ormstown agronome Rosalie from Ormstown roadsides.It was good for the $1,000 FCC scholarship, and the official tation was during Huntingdon Fair.Promo: IT) earlier; for infor- Chrysostome one day mation call 826-3161.WOMEN FARMERS \u2014 are invited to attend the annual meeting of the Syndicat des Agricultrices de Val-Jean, to be held Tuesday Sept.19 at 9:30 a.m.at the St-Louis-de- Gonzague Municipal Centre.Members from various communities will nominate their candidates for special recognition as women farmers.For more information about cost.etc., contact Gisele Marleau, syndicate president, at 264-3173.THE ANNUAL MEETING \u2014 of the Huntingdon CLSC will be held next Wednesday Sept.20 at the Ormstown Recreation Centre at 7 p.m.Guest speaker will be Marguerite Lescop, author of \u201cLa Tour de ma Vie en 80 ans\u201d.All are welcome.For information call Gisèle Martin at 264-2992, ext.201.JT) RÉGIE RÉGIONALE DE LA SANTÉ ET DES SERVICES SOCIAUX MONTÉRÉGIE must Be ee ep\" PE m ie lit of ar at n- a Is d ST) a .Community 7 Judith Taylor THE GLEANER The Haut-St-:Laurent Family Resource Centre (formerly known as A.R.M.) recently held an Open House at its Chateauguay St.headquarters in Huntingdon, and a good turnout of mothers and children ranging from babes-in-arms to pre-schoolers came and went throughout the afternoon.\u201cWe counted about 40 people, just in the first hour, and about 100 altogether,\u201d said co-ordinator Sylvie Trépanier, who was delighted with the response.The visitors toured the two stories and several different rooms, all spotless and gaily decorated, which are used by the Centre for its variety of bilingual free services.Many activities The atmosphere was welcoming and Some of the toddlers and their moms at the Open House.(Proto: JT) cheerful, as the centre staff, board members and a couple of clowns welcomed the children and their parents.The kids got their faces painted, enjoyed refreshments, and were given balloons and souvenirs.The adults has the chance to participate in a drawing.Winners were: First prize, Kimberly Rafter, 2 Debbie Harrigan, 3 Emilie Pilon; 4 Etienne Leblanc.The Centre provides activities and workshops for pre-schoolers and their parents, as well as offering community cooking sessions, libraries for toys and books, a used- -clothing counter and emergency supplies of infant formula.While workshop sessions and the col- lective-cooking course are starting this month, parents of small children or mothers-to-be can register at any time.For more information about the Centre and its programs, call 264-4598.Clown Chantal Ménard (right) and secretary Chantal Rochon.(PHOTO: JT) I 7 vs ibe of Bloc leader visits Bloc Québécois leader Gilles Duceppe (left) was in the area on August 30, stop- ing in Valleyfield as part of a cross- Quebec tour.He is shown with local MP Daniel Turp.With rumors circulating about a possible federal election this fall, the Bloc\u2019s Beauharnois-Salaberry riding association will hold its general meeting at 7 p.m.on Thursday Sept.21 at Valleyfield\u2019s Club Nautique, when the guest speaker will be Hoche Maisonneuve MP Réal Ménard, party's health critic in House of Commons.(PHOTO: OFFICE O+ D.TURP MP) Poirier 373, Chemin Larocque, Valleyfield Fax: (469) 377-0000 Ld Ormstown.fom page 1 two grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends.Funeral services were held at the Ormstown Presbyterian Church on Friday Sept.8, with uniformed members of the Ormstown Fire Department (along with the fire truck) in attendance.(JT) ONE NAME TO REMEMBER HIMBEAULT : Wrapping ° Freezing Farmers! LEAL 128 L Te bach Nt !- We produce: à e smoke meat + © sausages À + pâtés * fish Nancy Renaud, a member of the Centre\u2019s Board of Directors, takes a few minutes to nurse her baby at the Open House.(PHoto: JT) À AI \u201d weed OUR Ÿ| RESINGARD ÉANSING FORMULA The welcome mat was out for House \u2014 but then its Family Resource Centre provides wide range of free bilingual services the out for young families of the Haut-St- Laurent.(PHOTO: JT) EIA OTICE Le! WIN) rebate.Loupons Gérard Maheu inc 289, RANG DUS ST-LOUIS DE GONZAGUE 377-1420 info @ gerard-maheu.qo.oa SUPERIOR QUALITY FOR LESS MONEY | Moulées DUNDEE 3418 SMALLMAN ROAD DUNDEE, 264-5970 info @ dundes-teode.qc.ce Feeds \u20ac \u2014 0007 \u20acT VAHGNALdAS \u2014 WANVATO FHL 4 \u2014 THE GLEANER \u2014 SEPTEMBER 13 2000 Preliminary figures on school enrolments from the New Frontiers school board show that the small but significant \u201cbulge\u201d in the number of anglophone students registered in recent years is slowly but surely moving its way upwards through the grade levels.It's now showing up in the high school figures, at CVR and H.S.Billings in Chateauguay.Meanwhile, a majority of elementary schools are finding they have fewer students this year than last.We talking relatively small changes, mind you \u2014 a couple of students here, 10 or 20 there.But many of us have been keeping a really close eye on these figures year after year; they seemed to symbolize hope for the future, as long as we could \"HOLDING THE POPU Ee ac a LATION LINE see some growth faking place after the years of mass anglophone exodus and linguistic discontent.Maybe we are giving too much significance to this latest blip in statistics.At least the numbers are relatively stable overall, so there's no point disasterizing and predicting doom and gloom for the future.But we will be watching the Birth notices in this and other newspapers with more than casual interest, counting in our heads the five years or so between the cradle and the school bus, when these tiny newcomers may help to keep our school populations from dwindling any further.gn FROM GLEANER ARCHIVES .120 years ago September 9, 1880 BAD LUCK WITH HORSES Mr Angus McDonald of Dundee, within 3 years, bas bad the misfortune to lose no fewer than 6 good horses.The last one, bought from a neighbor, a strong-looking animal, died within a few days of coming into Mr McDonald's possession.Hardly able to bear such repeated losses, a subscription was set on foot and another horse was presented to him .Appearances would point to that disease so little suspected among farmers, anthrax, being the cause of so many deaths, and a veterinary surgeon would possibly trace its habitat to some particular part of the farm.EARTHQUAKE On Sunday night, at balf past 12, an earthquake passed over this section, traveling eastward.The peculiar roar be which it was pre- 60 years ago ceded awakened most people and the low rumbling which followed lasted about a minute.The shock was distinctly felt tho not severe, and bas been aptly compared by many to the sensation experienced when a steamer in the locks strikes the side.COMMODITY PRICES Montreal, Sept 8 \u2014 Best bag flour $3.Peas 82c per 66 lbs.Barley 65c per 55 Ibs.Oats 31c per 32 lbs.There bas been a slight break in butter and cheese and large holders who bought in expectation of a rise are anxious.Fine Eastern Townships which was worth 25 cents last week can now be bad at 23 c.Fair to good dairy may be quoted at 20c to 22 c; poor qualities bring much less.Creamery 26c to 27c.Cheese is lower in England by 3s, and sells slowly bere at 11- 3dc to 12-1/2 c according to make.Eggs 12-1/2 c.September 11, 1940 GOAT GETS THEIR GOAT No reports bave come through as yet as to whether a number of young men at Ormstoun \u201cgot the goat\u201d of officials who staged the Labor Day dance at the industrial building in the Ormstoun Exhibition grounds.Planning to have a little fun.the youth or youths cornered ua Loal somewhere and edged it gently into the dance ball.Dancers tripped laughingly by.But there came a time when it as too much for them.The odor from the godt was of that kind which would make even bis best friends shun him.let alone the dancers.Finally, the goat was Jorcibly ejected from the ball.Later the goat was put in someones car and it proceeded to finish off the evening's entertainment by cating the upholstering.It was discovered by the oumer of the car.who immediately put a blitzkrieg on the unwelcome occupant of the car.30 years ago SOFTBALL STARS Appropriately called the \u201cSweethearts of Softball\u201d in Huntingdon, the Misses Claire and Eileen McCallum, the keenest members of the Huntingdon Royals\u2019 Girls\u2019 Softball team, were presented with two softball bats by some staunch fans.These girls, the smallest in the District Girls\u2019 League, and probably the most effective and yet the youngest, were loudly applauded throughout the regular schedule for their ability in the field and at bat.MILL EXPANSION The Huntingdon Woollen Mill Ltd.is undergoing a program of expansion which will bring their working space up to 55,000 square feet.This building expansion bas been necessitated lo take care of the increasing production and also to provide better working conditions for the employees.particularly in the wearing room.September 9.1970 BEER IN HINCHINBROOK?The regular monthly meeting Hinchinbrooke Council was beld .and approximately 100 ratepayers were either in the spectators\u2019 gallery or gathered in groups outside bt building.The Tounship has aluays been \u201cdry\u201d with regard to the legal sale of alcobolic beverages, and the ratepayers who attended the meeting did so in support of 40 residents who bad signed a petition stating bey were in favor of permits being issued (10) grocery stores for the sale of beer and porter.A by-lau' will be brought forward at the nest regular Council meeting on October 6 to permit the sale of beer in the municipality.HUNTINGDON COUNCIL .The reading of bills to be paid provided a lighter side.When secretary Alary announced expenses for feeding some prisoners, Alderman of McGerrigle interjected with \u201cWhat do you want to feed those characters for?\u201d Alderman Brisebois answered with \u201cBecause they re bun- ery.\u201d In was moved by Alderman Legault that the bills as ready be accepted.He was seconded hy Alderman McGerrigle.TEACHERS WORKSHOP More than 500 English Protestant and English Catholic teachers of the Chateauguay Valley met at Ormstoum .for a workshop.Cpl.N Massé of the KCMP Narcotics Squad of Montreal spoke fo the teachers .A suggestion bas come from one teacher thai the board or the government et up an extensive training course Jor at least two teaches in each bigh school for the recognition and detection of drug users and bow to cope with the problem.He did not mention whether or not the course should be with PUBLICATION MAIL REGISTRATION NO.08070 U.S.REG.NO.USPS 580-300 PERIODICALS POSTAGE LEANER G 66 Châteauguay St, Huntingdon, Quebec JOS 1H0 Tel.: (450) 264-5364 Fax: (450) 264-9521 YOUR WEEKLY NEWSPAPER published by THE HUNTINGDON GLEANER (1985) LTEE Local Subscription $32.00/yeai PAID AT CHATEAUGAY, NEW YORK, 12920 AJRQ Postmaster: Please send address change to PO.Box 217 Chateaugay, N.Y.12920-0217 We acknowledge the finenciel support of the Government ot Canada, through the Publiciations A Assistance Program (PAP), toward our mailing costs GENERAL MANAGER: ANDRÉ CASTAGNIER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: JUDITH TAYLOR © EDITORIAL STAFF: PATRICE LAFLANME sensual aids.Audit Bureau of Circulations Baie r; Out of Area $39.50/year, QCNA U.S.A.$37.50 U.S., $55.00 Cdn.TT SAYS \u201cGæFORE You cALL THE HELP LIME, READ YOUR INSTRUCTIONS\u201d, 13-9: 9ooo Heartfelt tribute to Jim Barrington, Ormstown Fire Chief for 22 years An estimated crowd of 2,000 villagers, friends, relatives and family gathered along with members of the Ormstown Volunteer Fire Department on Friday Sept.8 to honor the memory of Ormstown native and long-time Fire Chief James Barrington.The funeral service at the Ormstown Presbyterian Church brought home the affection and respect of the community for Jim, who was born and brought up in Ormstown and lived his whole life here.Those who knew him know how important Jim's family was to him, along with his home and garden, where the tomatoes grew big and sweet, lending their flavor to his favorjte homemade spaghetti sauce, which would be topped off with field mushrooms.A staunch member of the local branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.he served his community with honor during peace time.His career of many years as a bus driver on the Huntingdon-Montreal route along Route 4 now Rte.138, saw him deal courteously with both French- and English-speaking customers.Where he excelled.however, was in an emergency.He was a part-time ambulance driver for many years for B.L.McGerrigle.and of course, was best known for his service to the fire department, where he served as chief for 22 years.Jim was always there, doing his job, a friend to all in need, including the people he worked with.My personal memories lead me to say it has been an honor and a pleasure to know Jimmy Barrington, first in the The late James Barrington.Ormstown Boys Band, and in school.and later during all those many years on the Fire Department of Ormstown Village and St-Malachie Parish, now the Municipality of Ormstown.(PHoro:GM) George Angus McKell Ormstown Bridge open after all.from page 1 Meanwhile, the Turcot Bridge just upstream from the new span will remain open for the present, Béland said, pending a final decision from government as to whether it will be demolished or handed over to groups wanting to preserve it as a historic site and possible tourist attraction.(PLT) (Proro: -\u2014 Cn me . dd ai 179 aw Eas ar me N \u2018 aa AN - or Li 2 Interest running high among voters for Sunday\u2019s by-elections in H'ford Judith Taylor THE GLEANER With by-elections for municipal council seats 1 and 2 set for next Sunday, Sept.17, Hemmingford Township voters will choose two of the eight candidates to serve as councilors for one-year terms, completing the mandates of their predecessors.Last Sunday Sept.10 saw 28 people cast their votes at the advance poll, \u201ca good turnout for a by-election,\u201d according to municipal secretary-treasurer Margaret Hess.There are 1,339 registered voters in the Township, she said.In the 1999 elections for three council seats, voter turnout was 36 per cent.Next Sunday's vote will be held at the local Recreation Hall between 9 a.m.and 7 p.m.Seat 1 became vacant when councillor Alex Ross moved out of the municipality, while the resignation of incumbent Bruce Munro from Seat 2 necessitated the vote there.Candidates are: Seat 1: Ulysses Caravias, Lynn Gagnon- Sledge, Jean-Pierre Isoré, Peter Sanderson: Seat 2: Julien Dion, Lee Martin.Sharon Palmer-Whyte, and Jan Pitrik.Policies Information about the majority of the candidates was included in last week's Gleaner.Two candidates who could not be reached ibefore deadline returned our calls later last week.They are: Peter Sanderson (running for Seat 1).a 01 year-old retired chemical engineer, is also a keen golfer who has taken a keen interest in municipal affairs since he moved to the municipality full-time over eight years ago.\u201cI've been in contact with the two former councillors, and I have been attending meetings.I feel the mayor Overheated U.S.Economy Cools Off Through the first part of the year, many analysts believed the U.S.Federal Reserve would continue to put the squeeze on the economy ightening monetary policy.Reports of 6% ono growth in gross domestic product (GDP) appeared to cate that the series of rate hikes had done little to tame a robust economy and dampen inflation.Then came indications that the economy was indeed slowing: > May jobs data showed that private sector employment fell by 116,000 first drop in 4 years > In may, unemployment increased fo 4.1% a > Factory orders declined in April to levels below those at the end of 1 > New homes sales fell by 5.8% in April, while existing home sales declined ot a greater pace od > Consumer ing eased in April fo its lowes! oe oly 1999 > Retail spending dipped by 3% in May Ton find out more how inflation and interest rates can affect your investments.RBC DOMINION SECURITIES Professional Wealth Management Canadian protection Investors founds MARIE-ANDRÉE MeSWEEN Investment Advisor (450) 373-4179 or 1-800-824-6052 *Thi icle i id i LL rnc pedi panty FONDS 55-1- 130000 was not taking too much notice of the councillors,\u201d Sanderson said, adding that he objects to the flat garbage tax of $70 per year.\u201cWith my background in sales and marketing, and friends who are knowledgeable about drainage, I feel I can bring an objective point of view to that issue and others on the municipal front,\u201d he said.Lee Martin, 58, is running for Seat 2, with a view to lending his business acumen and social conscience to municipal affairs.A professional engineer now working as a consultant, he has lived for eight years in the Township, on a 235-acre farm where he raises beef cattle.\u201cHemmingford is a special place, sociologically speaking, with a diverse population, so I feel it should have a diverse council.I think I can help \u2018cover that part of the painting\u2019, especially with regard to fiscal issues,\u201d he said.Note: Seat 1 candidate Ulysses Caravias has actually lived in the municipality for over 15 years, a municipal source told The Gleaner this week.= rt > PSS # ad pte Hinchinbrooke \u2018out-dated\u201d by-law on tree cutting Judith Taylor THE GLEANER Hinchinbrooke couhcillors are studying proposed clauses of a modified and vpdat ed tree-cutting by-law, which has n tabled for adoption at the October council meeting.Meanwhile discussions are continuing between lawyers for the municipality and Yvonne Lewis-Langlois, who is contesting the legality of municipal conduct regarding tree-cutting.A preliminary court date of September 7 passed without the case being called in Valleyfield court, a municipal source told The Gleaner this week.\u201cWe're still hoping to reach a mutual agreement on this subject \u2014 we don't think it\u2019s really a matter for the courts,\u201d he said.Other business In other business at the September 5 meeting, a new clause for the municipal zoning by-law passed second reading, and residents will have a chance to register their opinions about it before it is passed, withdrawn or subjected to a referendum.(See public notice elsewhere.) Two residents requested the installation of a Stop sign at the intersection of the First Concession and the Rennie\u2019s Sideroad.The Transport ministry will be consulted on this matter.The municipality will investigate the legality of loud music on weekends at a social club on the First Concession, which has raised some complaints from neighbors.Hinchinbrooke is asking J-P Laniel of the local trappers\u2019 association to discuss with the Environment ministry the beaver problem at several locations in the municipality.Council acknowledged the good work of volunteer firemen during the recent Cyclopomme bicycle tour.A $100 donation to the Lucky Harvest Therapeutic Riding project was approved.Two vacant lots in Davignon Park owned by the municipality have been sold.Wednesday & Thursday POPULAR EDUCATION Business Courses facility.FALL COURSE OUTLINE.Châteauguay Valley Career Education Centre REGISTRATION WEEK September 11 & 20 9:00 4 4:00 PY eptember ve & 14 AY a pm Upgrading sessions may be organized to suit the needs of your business or industry.Call us today to schedule a personalized training session for your employees at our modern gilet COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY Basic Computer Skills instructor: Steve Payne For beginners - an introduction to: using software, such as FOR YOUR INTEREST Painting and Drawing Instructor: Pat Walsh For beginners and intermediate students - some materials LEARN Word, Excel.and Windows.supplied.Monday 7:00 - 10:00 pm 30 hours $135 Tuesday 1:00 pm 4.00 pm 10 weeks $135.Microsoft Word/ Excel ; Beginners and Intermediate Guitar Instructor: Don Learn these wordprocessing program, and simplity your life with spreadsheets, do the family budget or organize a small business.Tuesday 7:00 - 10:00 pm 30 hours Simply Accounting - intro to Computerized Accountin Instructor: M.Wilkinson $135 Learn about budgets, financial statements, analysis, cash flow, payroll, and income taxes.A knowledge of basic bookkeeping is required.Thursday 7:00 - 10:00 pm Basic Bookkeeping 30 hours $135 Learn the basics of bookkeeping, journalize, post transactions and prepare a financial statement.Monday 7:00 - 10:00 pm 30 hours internet Instructor: Steve Payne $135 Learn the do's and don'ts of the web, upgrade your browser, download information and protect your PC from Internet viruses.Wednesday 7:00 - 9:00 pm 12 hours $55 Trouble Shooting & Maintenance of your PC So, you want to know what's under the cover! Change RAM and other parts all from a technical point of view.Monday 7:00 - 10:00 pm 30 hours $135 Gillies Do you have the basics of a six string?Come in and develop a solid base with this instrument Monday 7:00 - 9:00 pm 10 weeks $90.Getting the most out of your nature walks Instructor: Brian Donnell Learn about wild plants and their uses; also learn about wild life observation skills, basic signs & tracks.Monday 1evening 7:00 - 10:00 pm $20.Stained Glass Instructor: Diane McLean Come and learn how to create your own window panel or $95 Maem hermen and Hikers lampshade.Beginners.Thursday 7:00 - 10:00 pm 7 weeks Basic Survival Skills-Hunters, Fis! Instructor: Brian Donnell The following necessities will be covered Shelter, Water, Fire and Food Dates and time dependant upon registrations.to EARN The Chateauguay Valley Career Education Centre There are still places available in: OTHER BUSINESS COURSES Business Correspondence and Communication in French as a Second language.i Improve writing skills.Jobs demand good writing skills in French and English.A basic skill that is necessary to secure a job.Mon-Tues-Wed 3:30 - 4:30 pm 18 hours 6 weeks $80.SHOPS Woodworking Instructor: Rob Ireland Create the project of your choice using our machinery and your skills in our woodshop.Wednesday 7:00 - 10:00 pm Small Engine Repair 10 weeks Instructor: Wolfgang $135 Kater Rebuild your lawn mower or garden tractor during the win- $135 $1 35ygpna = ter months Friday Tuesday 10 weeks 10 weeks 9:00 - 12:00 pm 7:00 - 10:00 pm * Home Care and Family and Social Assistance EXERCISE GROUPS Badminton Weekly fun.Rackets & birdies supplied.Monday 7:00 - 9:00 pm 10 weeks $25 Volleyball Come and play once a week Wednesday 7:00 - 9:00 pm 10 weeks $25 CONSTRUCTION SAFETY COURSE Required by the ASP You need this card to be on a construction site.This course will be given in January 2000 2 week-ends Friday-Saturday-Sunday $135.° Landscaping STRESS RELIEVERS Tal Ch'l Instructor: Christine Williams A discipline for natural relaxation and centeredness.Style Traditional Yang SECOND LANGUAGES Jasons en Anglais Vous désirez parler en anglais?Voici votre chance! Débutant, intermédiaire et avancé.Lundi et mercredi 19:00 - 21:00 40 heures $180 French Second Language in the morning Learn conversational skills for beginners.Monday & Wednesday 9:00 - 11:00 am 40 hours $180 | « Starting a Business (Chateauguay) TY Monday 7:00 - 8:30 pm beginner 12 weeks $80 French Second Language : vga 8:30 -10:00 pm advanced 12 weeks $80 Learn conversational skill for intermediate & advanced I \u2018 | For people who do not like rigo wo but to Monday & Wednesday 7:00 - 9:00am 40 hours $180 # re-energize body, mind and spirit., PESTICIDES } There ane places still Wednesda 7:00 - 9:00 pm 10 weeks $90 = Chakras Instructor: Kathieen Anyone using pesticides is required to be certified .available in: | Learn how you can start to manipulate and understand Fri-Sat-Sun 15 hours $100 oo ur chakra ene .es; 785 000pm weeks ses [FIADIO ~~ * Hairdressing Reflexology Instructor: Maria Droulers È .The ancient healing art of using pressure massage of Amateur Radio _ reflexes found on the feet and hands.You can have stress Basic Certificate, Advanced Certificate, Morse Code : relief at your finger tips.Course 1 evening 7:00- 10:00 pm $20 Thursday 7:00 - 9:30 pm 40 hours $100 Careers begin here! Call or visit us today.Châteauguay Valley Career Education Centre 54 Roy Street, Ormstown, Québec (450) 829-2396 ; Courses are also offered in Chateauguay, at.8 Nova Career Centre 214 McLeod, Chateauguay, Quebec (4350) 691-2540 $ \u2014 0007 £1 YTAANIALAIS \u2014 YANVITIO FHL N en \u2014 SEPTEMBER 6 \u2014 THE GLEANER always ready and willing to lend a hand,\u201d said Ross Whyte.Also present for the opening ceremonies were Anne Nicole Dinardo, who translated Norris Sample\u2019s speech, Havelock mayor Jeannine Giroux-Lavallée, local MNA André Chenail and MRC prefect Paul- Maurice Patenaude.A couple of reasons for the popularity of Havelock Fair, other than the traditional exhibits and competitions, are food and A music.The mid-day dinner attracted an estimated 250 people, and about 170 others stayed later at the Fair or went home and came back in order jo enjoy the early evening Harvest Supper.Additional outdoor seating proved popular with diners, especially considering the warm and sunny weather.For those interested in eating on the move, or taking something home for later, ENGAGED BARR-STANGER - Dorothy and Jimmy Barr of Franklin Centre, Quebec, and Helen and Peter Stanger of Rothesay, New Brunswick, are very pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Scott Barr and Cheryl Stanger.À 2001 fall wedding is planned.BORN ORR-GREER - Hi, | am Chelsea Leane.| was born at the Jewish General Hospital on my mother\u2019s birthday, Monday, July 17, 2000 at 6:45 a.m.My proud parents are Darren and Jennifer.Even prouder are my grandparents Bob and Janice Greer and Hugh and Margaret Orr, also | have two great-grand- mothers, Mrs.Ruth Ritchie and Mrs.Doris Orr all of Hemmingford, Quebec.STEWART-DOREY - Monica Fay Stewart and James Russell Dorey are thrilled to announce the arrival of gorgeous Genevieve Antoinette Dorey, born at the Moncton Hospital on September 2, 2000, at 8:57 p.m., weighing 7 Ibs.150z.Proud grandparents are Alex and Catherine Stewart of Ormstown, Que., and Russell and Barbara Dorey of Bouctouche, N.B.BARRINGTON, James Greig - Suddenly at the Montreal General Hospital on September 5, 2000 at the age of 60.Beloved father of Stephen, Cheryl (Greg) Duffy, Greig (Myrna) and Valerie (Todd) Middlemiss, grandfather of James and Barrington Duffy.Former husband/friend of Anita Merriam.He also leaves to mourn his loss his brothers and sisters Jack (Betty), Rodney (Bonnie), Joan (Gerald) MacDonald, Sandra (Arthur) Rankin, Errolyn (Bill) Rennie and Murray Leclaire (Grace) as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.Funeral service was held Friday, September 8 from the Ormstown Presbyterian Church at 2 p.m.Donations can be made to the Women's Auxiliary of the Barrie Memorial Hospital, Ormstown or to the Ormstown Fire Department in memory of Fire Chief James Barrington.Arrangements entrusted to McGerrigle Funeral Home Inc., Ormstown.FAWCETT, Andrew - Peacefully his home at the age of 77, surrounded by his loving family on September 1, 2000.Beloved husband of Nova Rogers.Dear father of Andrea Fawcett (England) and Sandra (Ernest Picard) and loving grandfather of Amanda Picard.Brother of Vera (Jack Blake), Gwen (Donald MacGregor) and Keith (Sarah).Predeceased by Mary Haineault.Andy was an active member of the Huntingdon United Church and Royal Canadian Legion Branch #81 and Chateauguay Masonic Lodge #36.He served as a pilot in WWII and received the distinguished Flying Cross.Visitation was held September 3, 2000 from 2to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.Funeral service was held at the Huntingdon United Church on September 4 at 11 a.m.Burial followed at the Huntingdon Protestant Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory to the Huntingdon United Church Memorial Fund, the Cancer Research Fund or to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.Arrangements entrusted to Kelly Funeral Home Inc., 19 Lake, Huntingdon.GUERNON, René - in Huntingdon on September 6, 2000 at the age of 76 years passed away Mr.René Guernon, formerly of Ste-Agnés-de-Dundee, husband of Mrs.Anita Quesnel.Besides his wife he is survived by his daughter Renée (Gaétan Créte), his granddaughters Arielle and Magali, his sisters Ruth, laire and Violet as well as many relatives and friends.Predeceased by his brother Napoléon and his sisters Alice and Thérèse.Visitation will be held Saturday, September 16 from 12 noon at Rodrigue Montpetit & Fils Inc.Funeral Home, 1580 Route 132, St-Anicet.Funeral service will be held Saturday, September 16 at 2 p.m.in St-Anicet Parish Church.Burial St-Anicet Cemetery.HEMMINGFORD, QUÉ.STEVENSON, Edith (née Brooks) - Passed away at the Centre d'Accueil Haut St-Laurent in Ormstown on September 4, 2000 at the age 91 years 11 months.Beloved wife of the late T.Harold Stevenson.Dear mother of Glenna (late Clifford Craig), Bernice (Lloyd McClenaghan), Gladys (late Archie Taylor), Ethel (late Norman Stacey), Wilma (Charles Wattie), Shirley (Gerry Suter), 24 grandchildren, 2 of which are deceased, 40 great grandchildren.Rested at J.M.Sharpe Funeral Home, Franklin Centre.Funeral service was held from the J.M.Sharpe Chapel Thursday, September 7 at 11 a.m.Burial followed.In lieu of flowers donations to the Franklin United Church would be appreciated.CARD OF THANKS A special thanks to the Barrie Hospital nurses for excellent care while | was a patient there and Dr.Blonde his wonderful care.Also special thanks to Montpetit Ambulance service and to all my friends and relatives for phone calls, cards and gifts.Agnes Varin Cain To all my relatives and friends who attended my 50th birthday party and for the good wishes and gifts, thank you for joining me on such a memorable occasion.Also, \u201cthank you\u201d to others over the past couple of years who have shown their kindness to me and my family.Donald Winter | would like to thank Gerald Duheme and Diane Pratt for again taking me to the Pembroke Fiddle Contest.| had a wonderful time at the trailer park playing guitar and step-dancing for 6 days.There were about 1,500 trailers in the park.| was on the TV news 3 times playing the guitar.Also | was invited to go to the fiddle contest in Sturgeon Falls next year.| had a great week and hope to go again next year.Rene Foran Huntingdon's one and only Johnny Cash, #1 TV star The members of the Huntingdon Young Farmers Club would like to thank the following businesses and people for their contribution to the Farm Safety Day held August 11, 2000: Syndicat U.PA.de Chateauguay-Valley for their very generous financial donation towards the expenses of the Safety Day; Extincteurs Prud'homme and Mr.Richard Carriere for the generous donation of 12 fire extinguishers for the fire safety demonstrations; the Huntingdon Agricultural Society and Mr.Mario Lemire for providing the fairgrounds; Agritex inc.for providing two tractor-safety speakers, Mr.Pierre Goudreau and Mr.Ken Watson; Mr.Austin Dineen, Mr.Briañ Feeny, Mr.John Lukassen and Mr.Hendrik Bonenberg for providing machinery for the demonstrations; Mr.Oene Ykema and Mrs.Ruth Sundborg for helping with the day; Mr.lan Ferns for providing some gas for the fire safety and prevention and Mr.Roy Younie who gave his time to teach the participants some basic fire safety and prevention.As weli thanks go to the following for providing door prizes: Agritex Inc., Huntingdon Agricultural Society, Quincaillerie Rona, Pharmacie Uniprix, Randy's Auto Body, Kenneth M.Ferns Inc., H.D.Supersport.Without their support, we would not have been able to have had such a successful day for the 45 young participants.Christopher Soesbergen, Chairman, Martin & Ragula Estermann, and Mrs.Joy Grant, Farm Safety Committee, Huntingdon Young Farmers Club G.S.Funeral Homes Inc.; Pre-arrangement PA) Cremation ç Gilles Serre, Owner 19 Lake Street, Huntingdon .7 - Office 1-600-263-3074 {J Rodrigue Montpetit & Fils Funeral Home Pre-arrangement - Cremation i Jacques Montpetit, owner Tol.: 264-6331 © 170 Châteauguay, Huntingdon - the many booths featuring home-baked goodies were popular.Non-stop music The music went on non-stop all day, with familiar groups, including the Black and White Band, performing inside the gate.The entertainment tent, which provided spectators with a chance to sit, rest the feet and cool off, featured various performers, including the Northern Light Square dancers, the Madrigal Choir, Liz Morgan, the Franklin Ensemble, the Ormstown Quartet, Sound of the Valley, and Celtic Cowboys.Community groups had a strong presence, with.all the booth space rented out to organizations such as the CRRC environmental group, Les Amis du Pont Turcot, the Barrie Memorial Hospital Women's Auxiliary, church groups, the Residence- Elle women\u2019s shelter, Franklin School, etc.Special this year were the CVR student group The Edge, raising funds for a European trip; and the West island Sports Association, which supports several local athletes.The Child-Print operation fingerprinted some 60 local children, and spectators could watch logs being sawed, - steam engines puffing away, and antique vehicles gleaming in the sun.Petting zoo A big hit with youngsters was the pet- ting-zoo area operated by the Levers family of Hinchinbrooke, where a three-week old pony foal, a Vietnamese pot-bellied pig, an alpaca, and other exotic species were on view along with the goats competing in an adjacent ring.The combined 4-H and Dairy show went off well under the shade of a big tent, and the Horse Show ring provided constant entertainment with line classes, gymkhana events and the traditional saddle and harness competitions.During the mid-day could be seen outside the Sugar Shanty.(Proto: JT) The prize pumpkin at Havelock wi in at 423 Ibs., less than some years, but pretty good considering the weird w this summer.\u2018 m break, it was the turn of the kids on foot to test their speed in ther traditional races.Edible souvenirs included free apples for everyone, while colleétible pins, key chains and zipper tags were for sale.The Lacolle Curling Club did its usual fine job of running games for young and old, and tickets sold well for the Guess the Weight of the Hay Bale contest (results to be announced later).All in all, the Fair Board recognized the efforts of all the many people whose efforts came together to make the day a success \u2014 exhibitors, judges, volunteers and anyone who.helped to support the 129th edition of the Fair.Complete results will appear in a future issue of The Gleaner.(NBT) Jack and Gloria Peddie put together this splendid vegetable display at Havelock Fair.(Puoro: JT) New Town clock to commemorate successful 175th anniversary party Not only did everyone have a great time at Huntingdon's 175th anniversary celebrations this summer, but the event actually made a profit of over $30,000, municipal councillor and chief | organizer Maurice Pilon announced at the September 5 meeting of the Town Council.\u201cWe have to describe the anniversary as a popular success \u2014 we're proud of having made the events accessible to everyone, and varied enough to appeal to young and old alike,\u201d he said.The $32,456 surplus will be used to buy a four-faced clock, made by a St-Isidore craftsman, and install it in a prominent spot where it can be viewed by the public, Pilon said.The 175th birthday celebrations spanned a 10-day period at the end of June and beginning of July, bracketed by a giant fireworks display on June 25, and the gala July 2 Reunion Dinner, which was attended by 620 people including Quebec Lieutenant-governor Mme.Lise Thibault.As well as a host of special activities held during that period, the anniversary was also \u201cadopted\u201d by other annual events, such as the Huntingdon Summer Festival Maurice Pilon: announcs surplus.and the recent Huntingdon Fair.Revenues vs.expenses In summarizing the financial report, Pilon said that total revenues for the celebrations were calculated at $81,889.This amount includes a $50,000 grant from the Town, another $10,000 from the office of Beauharnois- Huntingdon MNA André Chenail, and gifts from local financial institutions ($7,000 from the local Caisse Populaire, $2,000 from the Bank of Montreal, $1,000 from the CIBC), and other donations, as well as revenues from the sale of souvenir T-shirts, caps, wine and banquet tickets, altogether totalling $13,555.Expenses amounted to $49,433.This includes rentals and music ($23,027), purchase of 10 commemorative plaques for mounting at four locations (($11,779), promotion ($5,930), administrative costs ($3,474), food and wine ($1,844), security ($1,680), and miscellaneous expenses ($1,697).Councillor Pilon also said that he was especially proud that the celebrations had been organized without having to canvass local merchants for financing.(PL/tr]T) fn D RE Award-winning = luxury touches, complete menu Not all Bed and Breakfast operations are small Mom-and-Pop affairs making the spare room available to one or two passers-by at a time.Included in the definition, in Quebec anyway, is anyone with five or fewer rooms to rent and breakfast to offer.That's the bottom line, but at the upscale end of the category are certain establishments which can be also be classified as small country inns.Not only do they provide sleeping facilities and a morning meal, they also are equipped with such amenities as private bathrooms, and a kitchen prepared to offer quality lunches and suppers.But when it comes to government inspectors, such businesses are still classi- Markus Ritter and wife Christine Gruber outside their country inn, L'Héritage, outside Huntingdon.(PHOTO: COURTESY MR) - FRIGIDAIRE - WESTINGHOUSE - ULTRALINE - DCS - GSW - DIRES - REGULA Fw VENT A fied as licensed B & Bs, and graded with one to five \u201csuns\u201d equivalent to the \u201cstars\u201d used to rate hotels.In the Haut-St-Laurent, only a few such country inns exist, and only one of them has reached the four-sun level.Setting important \u201cWe're judged not only on our facilities, such as the bathrooms and the menu, but also on the setting and charm of the inn,\u201d explained Markus Ritter of the Héritage Country Inn, located in a historic stone house on Route 138 just west of Huntingdon.He heard in early August that the inn had been awarded the coveted four suns by Hébergement Québec.In the four years since Markus and his wife Catherine Gruber took over the premises, they have moved the restaurant out of the main house, added several bathrooms and made other improvements to the property, while keeping its architectural charm and historic interest.Some of their guests hear about the place by word of mouth, others through regional and provincial tourist agencies and still others locate the Country Inn's web page on the Internet.\u201cOne of our most interesting guests this past summer was a fellow who had travelled all the way from San Diego, California, by bicycle \u2014 he was on his way to Newfoundland,\u201d Markus said.\u201cWe also get lots of people from the US and elsewhere who want to research ancestors in this area.\u201d Delighted with the four-sun rating, he said that the inn is becoming more widely known all the time.\u201cWe hosted 180 local people last spring as part of the annual CVR House & Garden Tour, and that was a great way to meet some nice people, and to spread the word about The Héritage.\u201d The inn\u2019s website can be visited at >www.heritageinn.qc.ca.< - 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