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L’EXPRESS
DEUX-MONTAGNES
MUNICIPAL BULLETIN OF THE CITY OF DEUX-MONTAGNES • AUGUST/SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2012
Fall in all
its colours!
MunICIPAL nEwS
MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR
Dear Citizens,
Marc Lauzon
Mayor
Summer is now in full swing, and I hope you’re
enjoying every bit of it. The warm weather offers
many activities, and the new school year is right
around the corner. I’d like to remind everyone to
please be careful on the roads.
Its overriding concern is to minimize impact on the
surrounding environment, honour its historical roots
and promote harmony among its residents.
Infrastructure repair work continuing
Suzette Bigras
Du Grand-Moulin District
Mario Saint-Charles
Du Lac District
A green and welcoming city, on the shores of Lacdes-Deux-Montagnes and the Mille-Îles River, DeuxMontagnes is building its future based on
contemporary sustainable development principles.
Ville de Deux-Montagnes has invested large sums in
recent years to repair and upgrade its infrastructures.
In 2012, no less than $8.5 million will be spent on
infrastructure maintenance, and to comply with
current standards. This work needs to be done to
ensure the safety of our citizens. However, let’s not
forget that an amount of $4.2 million will also be
allocated to the City under the 2010-2013 Gas Tax
Fund Transfer Payment Program to municipalities. For
more information on the work in progress, check the
detailed Info-Works Guide on the City’s website:
www.ville.deux-montagnes.qc.ca
The City’s vision statement
Tom Whitton
This vision statement truly reflects our wish. We
support densification, but not at any cost. It must be
pursued within a sustainable development
perspective, by meeting society's present needs
without compromising those of future generations.
Our city’s revitalization efforts must be based on a
long-term vision that takes into account the
interrelated nature of environmental, social and
economic development activities.
We would love to hear your ideas concerning your
city’s plans for the future. Please send us your
questions and comments by August 31 to:
[email protected]
De l'Olympia District
Nathalie Chayer
De la Gare District
On June 12, over 300 people attended a public
consultation meeting on the draft by-law to amend the
municipal urban plan. It was also an opportunity for
the City to present its vision statement. This vision will
guide City Council members and administration in
their revitalization efforts. I think it is important,
because it describes how we envision the future
development of our city and our community:
Bye for now!
Marc Lauzon, mayor
Guillaume Bouvrette
Du Coteau District
Next October 13th 2012 is the deadline for the upcoming
SUMMARY
James McAllister
Du Golf District
Express out on December 1st 2012.
Municipal News ................................................................................................................................................................................2
Public works and Urban Planning .................................................................................................................................................5
Safety and Regulations ...................................................................................................................................................................6
Recreation and Community life .....................................................................................................................................................7
Green page ......................................................................................................................................................................................10
Bibliopage ........................................................................................................................................................................................11
M U N I C I PA L B U L L E T I N O f T H E C I T Y O F D E U X - M O N TA G N E S
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MunICIPAL nEwS
The 2011
FiNANciAl
STATEMENTS
ArE
prESENTED
At the Council meeting held June 14, 2012,
the 2011 consolidated financial report for
the year ended December 31, 2011, was
presented.
Note that the long-term debt (excluding
organizations under Municipal control)
went from $39.4 million in 2010 to $36.3
million in 2011, a decrease of $3.1 million.
2012 Dragon Boat race
On Saturday, June 23, the Mille-Îles River was the site of the very first edition
of a dragon boat race, a fundraising event organized by the Sercan Foundation
to mark its 20th anniversary.
One of the 46-feet-long boats carried an enthusiastic and fun-loving team
consisting of the Mayor of Deux-Montagnes, Marc Lauzon, City professionals
and merchants, volunteers from the Deux-Montagnes Lions Club and young
people from the Deux-Montagnes Youth Centre. The rowers finished in 4th
place. Congratulations!
Funded debt went from $51.4 million in
2010 to $49.2 million in 2011.
For the Ville de Deux-Montagnes, the net
total long-term debt ratio per $100 of
standardized real estate wealth was 3.1%
in 2010. By managing a very tight budget,
this ratio dropped to 2.7% in 2011.
Take note that this ratio’s tolerance
threshold is about 6%. The ratio is deemed
reasonable below this level, which means
the City is well positioned to meet its longterm debt repayment obligations.
Taking organizations under municipal
control into account, this ratio went from
4.1% in 2010 to 3.7% in 2011.
Ten police officers honoured
As a result, we can say that the City did an
excellent job in managing its finances in
2011.
On June 18 the Deux-Montagnes Regional Police Department (SPRDM) and
Ville de Deux-Montagnes hosted a special evening to honour six police officers
who have put in over 20 years of service and four police officers who put in
more than 30 years of service within the community.
To view the 2011 Financial Statements,
visit www.ville-deux-montagnes.qc.ca
Before a room filled with family and friends, the 10 honoured officers were
awarded the Police Medal for distinguished service and exemplary conduct
for their many years of public service.
Congratulations to the honoured police officers!
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MunicipAl news
A new annual action
plan for persons
with disabilities
Holidays:
Please note that municipal offices will be closed on
September 3 for Labour Day and October 8 for Thanksgiving.
Reminder
In May, Ville de Deux-Montagnes adopted an Annual Action Plan
for 2012 for persons with disabilities. This action plan is pursuant
to Section 61.1 of An Act to secure handicapped persons in the
exercise of their rights with a view to achieving social, school
and workplace integration.
The deadline for the
fourth installment is
September 10
Ville de Deux-Montagnes employees are determined to continue
the implementation of appropriate measures aimed at ensuring
the participation of persons with disabilities among its citizens,
partners and employees. To view the plan, visit www.ville.deuxmontagnes.qc.ca in the Publications section, under Policies.
Dog Registration:
Patrouille Canine GL will be going door to door to
register dogs and sell licences. The fee is $20 per
pet. Licences are also available at the City Hall
reception at 803 Oka Road.
Licences are free for Deux-Montagnes
residents 65 years and over.
New faces in town!
On June 4, Johanne Labranche began work as a secretary-onthe-go for Ville de Deux-Montagnes. Johanne is a secretarial
school graduate with a strong background in office administration.
She also worked as an on-call secretary for Ville de Saint-Eustache.
She will work two days a week at the Fire Department and at
different City departments the rest of the time, according to
priorities and demand.
June 26 marked Véronique Mompelat’s first day on the job as a
Communications and Special Projects Assistant. Holding a BA in
Communication Sciences, her career path has led to rewarding
experiences in writing, coordination of communication tools and
PR work.
Welcome to Johanne and Véronique!
Johanne Labranche
Congratulations
to Martin Hensen!
City Council passed a resolution of congratulations to Martin
Hensen, a resident of Ville de Deux-Montagnes, after he was
awarded the Medal of the National Assembly of Quebec on
June 4th with M.N.A Benoit Charette in recognition of his
extensive volunteer involvement in our community.
City Council wanted to thank Martin Hensen for his
leadership, support, dedication, generosity and overall
contribution to the community, which has made such a
positive difference in the lives of our citizens for over 30 years.
Congratulations!
Véronique Mompelat
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PuBLIC wORkS And uRBAn PLAnnInG
Occupancy
certificate
required
The City wishes to remind businesses that
they must obtain a valid occupancy
certificate, whether for residential zones
($25) or commercial zones ($100).
An occupancy certificate application form
must be filled out and submitted to the
Urban Planning Department with the
required fee.
If you have any questions, please contact
the Urban Planning Department at
450-473-4833.
collection of bulky
waste in DeuxMontagnes
Please take note that bulky waste collection
takes place the 3rd Thursday of every month
from January to December inclusively,
between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. for all residential
sectors. Please make sure to place the
bulky items on the curb, at your property
limit, after 8 p.m. the night before collection
or by 7 a.m. on the scheduled day. Bulky
items must be visible on collection day;
they must be clear of any snow
accumulation in winter. Construction
materials are not accepted.
Temporary
Shelters
You may install your temporary shelter
("Tempo" type or other) to cover cars,
passages or entrances starting October 15.
It must be removed by April 15 the
following year.
The repair and maintenance
of infrastructures
In summertime, many roadworks for repair and
maintenance of infrastructures will be performed.
Here is a list of the construction works which
will all end at fall:
REPLACEMEnT And uPGRAdE OF
THE InFRASTRuCTuRES On 13th
AvEnuE
The work site will take place on the 13th Avenue
between Boulevard du Lac and 12th Avenue. The aim is to
extend the life of the drinking water and sewage pipes. It will
improve the water quality and re-establish the capacity of the sewage network in
the area. It is planned to install a rainwater sewage network to separate rainwater
and waste water. Work will start mid-September and should be completed at the
latest November 30, 2012, for a total cost of $1 million.
REdEvELOPMEnT OF BOuLEvARd dES PROMEnAdES
Located on the Boulevard des Promenades, between 20th Avenue and the
border of the city of Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac, this work site aims to redevelop
the road layout (geometry) for access to new development and to improve
pedestrian safety and traffic flow. The work will start mid-August 2012 and will
be completed at the latest on October 21, 2012. The cost of the work is
estimated at $1, 200, 00.
COnSTRuCTIOn OF An EquALIzATIOn BASIn AT THE LARRY-COOL
PuMPInG STATIOn
Located at 1401 Boulevard du Lac, the Larry-Cool pumping station requires work
to bring it up to the standards of the ministère du Développement durable, de
l’Environnement et des Parcs. In fact, it is necessary to eliminate spillage of waste
water into Lac des Deux-Montagnes. The work is planned to start at the beginning
of July and should be completed at the latest October 30, 2012. The cost of the
work is $3.2 million.
In order to lighten the tax burden of the taxpayers of Deux-Montagnes, the City
tries to take advantage of the financial assistance programs offered by the
government for all the municipal infrastructure work. In accordance with the terms
of the transfer program of the federal gas tax to municipalities 2010-2013, an
amount of $4.2 million will be given to the City in order to:
• Know the condition of the water mains and sewage networks;
• Put into place a plan of action to replace and rehabilitate the water mains and
sewage networks;
• Bring up to standard the filtration plant (chemical products batch);
• Bring up to standard the waste water treatment plant;
• Rehabilitate 2km of water pipes on 8th Avenue and Grand-Moulin Road;
• Limit the overflow of waste water into Lac Deux-Montagnes when it rains during
the summer by the construction of an equalization basin at the Larry-Cool
pumping station.
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SAFETY And REGuLATIOnS
chimney Sweeping
Fire prevention regulations on chimney sweeping stipulate that
all citizens must sweep their home chimney once a year if it is
connected to a heat producing device powered by solid or liquid
fuel. That responsibility lies with the owner, lessee or occupant
of a building.
School
Zone Safety
Thank you for your cooperation and remember that sweeping
your chimney can prevent a fire!
For more information or references, please contact the
Deux-Montagnes/Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac inter-municipal fire
department at 450-473-2730.
The Deux-Montagnes Regional Police Department will be
implementing its action plan for school zone safety as the
new school year gets under way. This prevention and
crackdown program serves to remind drivers to obey the
rules of the road in these areas.
Signs indicating a 30 km/h speed limit will be posted in every
school zone. Several police officers will be present every day
near the schools at the beginning and end of classes. They
will be actively enforcing the law and issuing tickets to all
offenders.
Parents who drive their children to school significantly
increase school zone traffic. The Police Department asks
parents to obey "drop-off zone" signs to ensure that roads
around schools remain clear.
Police, parents and school administrators – let’s all make
school zones safe for pedestrians!
Outdoor fireplaces
In July, municipal by-law 1140 was amended to allow, under
certain conditions, outdoor fires contained within an outdoor
fireplace equipped with a fireguard.
The zoning by-law sets certain standards for the installation of
an outdoor fireplace with regard to property lines and the
distance between buildings.
An outdoor fireplace must not cause a nuisance to neighbours,
such as drifting smoke. A statement of offence could be issued
in such cases.
Check the City’s website for more information on installation
standards and the use of an outdoor fireplace. www.ville.deuxmontagnes.qc.ca
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RECREATIOn And COMMunITY LIFE
This section contains invitations as well as cultural and recreational
activities offered by the city and the many organizations within its territory.
2012 Arts Trail
centre d’alphabétisation
populaire des patriotes
Courses for people ages 16 and over who
want to improve their reading, writing and
math skills. French-language workshops in
small groups offered days and evenings.
$25 per session. Immigrants welcome.
Everyone has a right to read!
For information and registration:
CAPP
CLd de deux-Montagnes
The CLD of the MRC Deux-Montagnes
invites you to an information session on
how to start a business. The course will
take you through the key steps to starting
and financing a business. It also provides
information on services for entrepreneurs
and is a starting point for who may qualify
for one of our funds.
The next sessions will be held at 1, Place
de la Gare, Salon des Bâtisseurs (#304),
Saint-Eustache, on Wednesdays:
49, rue St-Louis, St-Eustache
450 473-2277
www.centrealphapatriotes.ca
[email protected]
September 12, 2012 ........from 7 to 9 p.m.;
September 19, 2012 ...from 1:30 to 4 p.m.;
October 10, 2012 .............from 7 to 9 p.m.;
October 17, 2012 ........from 1:30 to 4 p.m.;
Open House on Monday, September 10,
2012, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Come
see us and learn more.
(Coffee will be served)
For more information, visit our website:
www.clddm.com You can also send us an
email at [email protected] or call 450-4721502, ext. 221
The Deux-Montagnes Cultural Association
invites all citizens and art lovers to walk the
Arts Trail on August 18, from 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. and August 19, from 10 a.m. to 4
p.m.
The third edition of this colourful cultural
tour will feature several artists from DeuxMontagnes. They will be opening their
workshops and demonstrating their skills
to visitors.
Just like last year, visitors will begin their
tour at the Petite École Jaune, where they
will receive a passport containing
directions and a reserved space that will
be stamped by each artist they meet.
Visitors who obtain stamps by all the
artists can bring their passports to the
Petite École Jaune to have the chance to
win their favourite work of art worth up to
$500.
For more information, check the local
papers or visit us at
www.associationculturelledm.org
Women’s Time Out invites
you to its craft Fair!
On Saturday, November 17, 2012, from 10
a.m. to 3 p.m. at Veterans Hall (the Legion),
located at 141 Grand Moulin Road, DeuxMontagnes.
First Aid Training
The Quebec Lung Association provides first
aid training. The next course is on August
18, 2012, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The
fee is $29, including taxes. Please note that
the regular price is usually in the $60-$80
range.
THE quEBEC LunG ASSOCIATIOn
The QLA is an non-profit organization
devoted to respiratory health since 1938.
For more information, call 1 888 768-6669.
Information:
Gertrude Dore,
450-472-1393
Zodiak Élite
cheerleading
Cheerleading classes for children between
the ages of 7 and 14. Classes held at the
École des Mésanges
Online registration starting August 15 at
www.excelgym-zodiak.ca
Registration fee:
$135 for 10 courses (90 min each)
Information:
Monique Blais 450-623-2987
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RECREATIOn And COMMunITY LIFE
The DeuxMontagnes lions club
organizes the 9th edition
of the Giant Book Fair.
parrainage civique
Basses-laurentides
On October 20 and 21, book lovers are
invited to gather at Veterans Hall, located at
141 Legion Street, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
is looking for new volunteer mentors. The
organization promotes the participation
and social integration of persons living with
a mental disability, through pairing with a
volunteer citizen mentor.
The members of the organizing committee
invite you to drop off books (in good
condition) that you want to give away at the
Maison des Citoyens, located at 202 HenriDunant in Deux-Montagnes, Monday to
Friday between 10 and 11:30 a.m. Please
notify André Ouellet in advance by calling
450-473-7450.
This relationship helps reduce isolation and
build friendship, while providing the
presence of a significant person with
shared interests who contributes to
develop their social skills. Note that the
organization is actively recruiting male
volunteers, as many young boys are still
waiting for a mentor.
For information in French, contact Thérèse
Olivier at 450-472-8740.
For information in English, contact Betty
and Martin Hensen at 450-473-1932 or
Dave Byers at 514-602-7054.
For information or to volunteer, contact the
organization at 450-430-8177 or visit the
following website:
www.parrainagecivique.ca
IMPROVE YOURSELF
THROUGH
PROFESSIONAL
TRAINING!
TRAInInG
PROGRAMS OFFEREd:
- Accounting
- Secretarial work
- Professional sales
Thank you for donating your books in good
condition!
- Starting a business
- Cooking
Deux-Montagnes Soccer club
- General building maintenance
The Deux-Montagnes House League kicked off its soccer season on a festive note
on May 28. Tim Hortons was welcomed as the main sponsor. Alain Bilodeau and
his wife Line, owners of the restaurant located in Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac, were also
handed an official ball by Benoit Fauteux, House League VP, in the presence of the
President of the Deux-Montagnes Soccer Association, Jamshid Ghavami and several
volunteers, coaches and U6 players.
- Machining techniques
Among the attendees were Ville de Deux-Montagnes City Councillors Tom Whitton
and Martin Piché, François Robillard, François Racine, Jean-Guy Lajeunesse and
Annie-Claude Lacombe of Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac.
- Assistance to patients or
- Computer graphics processes
- Numerically controlled
machine tools
- Home care assistance
residents of health care
establishments
Information: SHAMROCKS FC
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.soccerdxm.org
- Health, Assistance and Nursing
1415, Chemin de l’Avenir
Deux-Montagnes, Quebec J7R 7B4
Tel.: 450-623-3079 ext. 5901
Fax: 450-623-4608
[email protected]
www.lemergence.ca
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recreATiOn AnD cOmmuniTy life
Deux-Montagnes Regional
Historical Society
As part of the 2012 festivities organized by Ville de Saint-Eustache, the Deux-Montagnes
Regional Historical Society (SHRDM) invites you to two informative lectures this fall.
Quebec hiSTOry
by Gilles Proulx
historian and
broadcaster emeritus
Daniele Sauvageau
skating rink and Grand
Théâtre Olympia
New rental opportunities:
CONCRETE FLOOR
Summer period
(Ball hockey, lacrosse or other activities)
SKATING RINK
Mid-August to April
Wednesday, September 19
at 7:30 p.m.
at the Petite Église Art Centre
271, Saint-Eustache Street in Saint-Eustache
Gilles Proulx will trace the chain of events since July
24, 1534, that have led to Quebec nationhood,
through the great moments in the history of New
France and Quebec, including the events of December 1837 in Saint-Eustache. Don’t
miss this opportunity!
The enGliSh PrOTeSTAnTS frOm
The SAinT-euSTAche reGiOn in
The 19th AnD 20th cenTurieS
By Vicki Onufriu, historian and researcher, Chemin du Roy project, SHRDM.
Wednesday October 17, at 7:30 p.m.
At the Petite Eglise Art Center
271, Saint-Eustache Street, in Saint-Eustache
Vicki Onufriu will speak about the English, Scottish, Presbyterian and Protestant
pioneers, a prominent community of the 19th and 20th centuries that have shaped our
region’s history. Through family reconstitution (Scott, Gentle, Smith, Addison, McColl,
McMartin and others), discover their way of life, their political and social involvement,
their stand in the events of 1837, their impact on the regional economy and their dealings
with Francophone Catholics. What remains of these communities? Come discover this
little-known period of our regional history.
(League or daily rental)
NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS FOR THE
2012-2013 SEASON
THEATRE
Spring period (Corporate events, sports,
graduations, etc.)
ATTenTiOn
new ScheDule
2012-2013 SeASOn
SEASON BEGINNING AUGUST 18, 2012
SKATING - ADULTS
Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from 9:30 to 11 a.m.
Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from 10 to 11 a.m.
Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . from 9:30 to 11 a.m.
FREE SKATING (FOR ALL)
Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . from noon to 1 p.m.
SPECIAL SKATING (FOR ALL)
Labour day
Septembre 3 . . . . . . . . . from 9:30 to 11 a.m.
from 1 to 2 p.m.
Thanksgiving
Octobre 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . from 9:30 to 11 a.m.
from 1 to 2 p.m.
RÉSERVATIONS : 450 473-1005
[email protected]
Note: A light snack will be served after the conference. Admission is free for everyone,
and no reservations are required. Take this opportunity to become a SHRDM member
for an annual fee of $10, which will help keep alive the history of the former DeuxMontagnes county, comprising the present territory of the MRC of Deux-Montagnes
and Mirabel.
To reach the SHRDM:
Tel.: 450-472-0744
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.shrdm.org
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GREEn PAGE
PLAnT dERMATITIS (PHYTOdERMATITIS)
Of the 300,000 plant species in Quebec, some are toxic if one of their parts is ingested (leaf, stem or root), while others are edible. Some
can cause breathing problems (such as ragweed) or skin reactions. Today we’ll look at plants that cause skin reactions called
phytodermatitis. Most plants are harmless, but some such as poison ivy, can cause mild to severe skin irritations. A plant can cause
irritation because of its chemical composition, shape or texture. Skin contact with certain plants can lead to allergic phytodermatitis,
photophytodermatitis, irritant contact dermatitis or mechanical injury.
Some tips:
Get to know the plants around you.
Know which ones to avoid or handle
carefully.
Quickly wash your skin as soon as
you think you’ve touched a
potentially dangerous plant.
ALLERGIC
PHYTOdERMATITIS
IRRITAnT COnTACT
dERMATITIS
Skin allergies caused by skin contact with a
plant such as poison ivy. Some people are
allergic, while others show no reaction after
contact.
Dermatitis is not an allergic reaction.
Some familiar plants that can trigger skin
allergies include poison ivy (Toxicodendron
radicans), the ginkgo fruit (Ginkgo biloba), and
primroses (Primula).
PHOTOPHYTOdERMATITIS
Skin reaction caused by contact with a plant
and subsequent exposure to sunlight.
This type of reaction is often confused with
poison ivy, since it presents similar
symptoms: blisters, redness, edema,
swelling. The rash appears within 24 hours
and may last several months.
The severity of the reaction depends on
several factors: skin moisture level, the
amount ingested or present on the skin,
radiation intensity and duration of exposure.
Phototoxic plants following ingestion: St.
John’s wort (Hypericum), lamb's quarters
(Chenopodium album)...
Phototoxic plants following contact: Dill
(Anethum graveolens), Angelica (Angelica
archangelica), celery (Apium graveolens),
carrot (Daucus carota) fennel (Foeniculum
vulgare), anise (Pimpinella anisum), wild
parsnip (Pastinaca sativa), giant hogweed
(Heracleum mantegazzianum), marigold
(Tagetes), common fig (Ficus carica) ...
The compounds responsible for dermatitis
caused by contact with an irritating plant are
indiscriminate – they affect everyone at high
enough dose.
Symptoms resemble a chemical burn. They
are triggered by irritating chemical substances
commonly found in sap.
Examples: Spurge (Euphorbia), castorbean
(Ricinus communis), anemone (Anemone),
clematis (Clematis), buttercup (Ranunculus),
nettle (Urtica)...
The reaction is often immediate, as with the
nettle, since the plant has a stem and/or
leaves covered with stiff, brittle hairs that
pierce the skin an inject an irritating fluid.
Poison ivy or wild parsnips, on the other hand,
cause reactions only several hours after
contact.
MECHAnICAL InjuRY
This occurs when sharp leaves, thorns or
spines cause skin irritations or lacerations on
the skin. Examples: rose, hawthorn,
barberry...
For questions or advice:
If you experience a severe reaction,
consult a pharmacist or doctor.
Tips for a beautiful lawn
all summer long:
A beautiful lawn without weeds or
insect pests? It can be done!
Maintaining a lawn is like cultivating a
million little plants. It needs a suitable
environment in which to live, and it must
be provided with optimal growing
conditions.
Here are the five key steps to a
healthy lawn:
1. Mow the lawn to a height of 8 cm.
2. Sharpen your mower blades
regularly.
3. Water deeply if necessary (2 to 3 cm
once a week). Do not water during a
heat wave. Your lawn will go
dormant and just turn yellow. When
weather conditions return to normal
and rain reappears, your lawn will be
green again.
4. Leave grass clippings on the ground.
They are a good source of slowrelease nitrogen or fertilizer.
5. Aerate, reseed, fertilize and topdress as required using compost.
[email protected]
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THE BIBLIOPAGE
This section is devoted to the activities of the deux-Montagnes public library..
please note that to take part in the library’s activities, you must register at the counter or by phone at 450-473-2702.
Some activities are free, while non-members pay a fee. A pass is required for all activities. registration is mandatory and
available on-site only.
Most of the following activities are only offered in French.
REGuLAR
LIBRARY HOuRS
Monday to Friday:
1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday:
1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
AcTiViTiES FOr cHilDrEN
BéBéLITOuT HEuRES dE COnTE
For toddlers ages 12 to 36
months. An introduction
to reading, combined with
an arts and crafts
workshop to help them
develop their fine motor
skills.
Facilitator: Lyne Turner
Maximum: 10 children and
accompanying parents
Cost: Free for members
$5 for non-members
Duration: 45 minutes
ROuGE COMME
unE POMME!
PYjAMAS, TEddY BEARS And BLAnkIES ARE wELCOME!
Facilitator: Isabelle Larouche
For 3 to 6 year olds - Maximum 20 children per activity
Free for members / $5 for non-members
RévEILLE-TOI! GROuILLE-TOI!
As the cooler weather arrives, it seems like everyone is on the move. Nicolas
goes to hockey practice. Etienne has a new babysitter. A princess finally wakes
up...not to mention my friend who said his school was a zoo!
Friday, September 21 at 6:30 p.m. Duration: 45 minutes
quI A PEuR dES MOnSTRES, dES SORCIèRES...
ET dES CITROuILLES?
Not us! We're not afraid to turn the pages, even though we see monsters,
witches, bats and pumpkins! Meet Pélagie the Witch, and Mr. Pumpkin.
Friday, October 26 at 6:30 p.m. Duration: 45 minutes
(as part of Public Library Week)
Thursday, September 20
at 10 a.m.
MICE And CATS...
For ages 12 to 24 months
Who says cats and mice can’t be friends? Did you know that Splat the Cat
goes to cat school with his friend the little mouse? Do you know Eddy Filou?
That mouse who chases big cats? Come laugh along with your friends, in
pyjamas!
Friday, November 23 at 6:30 p.m. Duration: 45 minutes
LES PETITS MOnSTRES
FêTEnT L’HALLOwEEn !
Thursday, October 25
at 10 a.m.
For ages 24 to 36 months (as part
of Public Library Week)
BRRR ! SORTOnS
TuquES ET MITAInES !
Thursday, November 15
at 10 a.m.
For ages 12 to 24 months
STORY HOuR - BOO! HAunTInG! HOwLInG! HOOTInG!
(offered in English only)
Halloween stories with Colleen Baxter Sullivan
Do you like to dress up for Halloween? Who will you be? This is a storytime
session of make believe. We will follow Ollie and his friends and many other
Halloween characters as we dare to explore the scariest night of the year!
October 19th from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.
For 3 to 6 year olds – Max. : 20 children
Activity is free for members / 5 $ for non-members
LES P’TITS
RACOnT’ARTS
with Nathalie Lecompte
Workshops where stories take the
stage, sometimes accompanied by
nursery rhymes, songs or something
else, and that always end with craft
activities.
For 6 to 9 year olds.
Maximum 20 children per activity
Duration: 60 minutes
Free for members / $ 5 non-members
LE SAFARI
GRRR! Watch out! Beasts on the
horizon. Let’s follow them carefully
through the savannah where they
can surprise us at any time!
Sunday, September 23 at 2 p.m.
quI SE CACHE SOuS
CE MASquE ?
Why do we wear masks? You’ll find
young and old wearing masks in
many traditional events around the
world.
Sunday, October 21 at 2 p.m.
(as part of Public Library Week)
ABC dE L’éPOquE
MédIévALE
Knights, your swords! Princesses,
pretty up! We’re embarking on a
medieval adventure.
Sunday, November 25 at 2 p.m.
EXHiBiTiONS
lA ciTÉ DES iMpOSTUrES
ŒUVrES DE SENTiEr ArT3
Paintings by Emmanuelle de Rouville
Acrylic and collage on canvas; trying to shed some light on a heavily
disguised city, an artificial fog, where ugliness, falsehoods and hypocrisy
rule.
An exhibition of the Musée d’Art Contemporain des Laurentides, in
cooperation with artist Suzanne Ferland.
Photographs of sculptural creations integrated into the forest environment,
performed in situ at the Bois de Belle-Rivière in Mirabel.
Exhibition from August 27 to October 28
Exhibition runs from October 29, 2012 to January 27, 2013
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With Philippe Morrissette of the Georges
Leblanc team
All about e-books and digital books
with Robert Martin, M. Sc. A. MIS and
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Our speaker, who took part in the 2012 edition
of this quadrennial event, will navigate through
the intricacies of this non-stop transoceanic
race that brings together the best professional
monohull and multihull ocean racers.
Welcome aboard the Océan Phénix!
Monday, September 17, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
This conference will help you gain a better
understanding of the e-book revolution: file
formats of digital books, e-books and tablets,
reading software and the main sources for
digital books.
Monday, November 26 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Maximum 70 participants (general public)
Free for members
$ 5 non-members.
Free for members
$10 non-members
TOUTE UNE
AVENTUrE !
cAFÉ-lEcTUrE :
lES TENDrES JEUDiS
Moderator: Mireille Brodeur
With Ugo Monticone
Globe-trotting writer and speaker who has
traveled to more than thirty-five countries and
published six books in seven years (four travel
stories, two novels and a collection of short
stories). He will talk about his different trips
and about the writing profession.
Thursday, October 25, 7 to 8 p.m.
Free activity funded by UNEQ.
Finally, a book club where adults can share
favourite books and explore selected topics
over a nice cup of coffee! Reading is a joy
that's meant to be shared!
Every last Thursday of the month.
Thursdays, September 27 and November
29, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Maximum 20 participants
Free for members
$5 non-members.
THE rEADiNG lOOp
(offered in English only)
Moderator: Colleen Baxter Sullivan
Each month we will share ideas, and voice our
opinions regarding favourite books and
authors. We will compare different writing
styles and exchange our personal viewpoints
regarding theses comparisons. Your opinion
will be valued. This will be a great learning
experience for all those who love to read, and
all those who might want to take up reading.
On the first Wednesday of the month from
September to June.
September 5th, October 3rd,
November 7th from 10 to 11 a.m.
Max. : 20 participants
Free for members /5 $ for non-members
ÉcrirE pOUr DirE
Moderator: Mireille Brodeur
A writing club for fun, for sharing ideas and for
finding the right words. Come share your
passion at these bi-monthly get-togethers.
Tuesday September 11 and November 13,
from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Maximum 20 participants
Free for members
$5 non-members.
A Fun ACTIvITY FOR THE 16th EdITIOn OF THE jOuRnéES dE LA CuLTuRE
AN iNTrODUcTiON
TO cOMMEDiA DEll'ArTE...
With Maude Desrosiers of the Théâtre Tout à Trac. An introduction to commedia dell'arte and some
of its most famous characters. Starting with a basic theme, children will have the chance to play with
real commedia dell'arte masks and delve into the realm of comedy.
For school groups only.
Friday, September 28 at 1 p.m.
Also watch our youth activities planned as part of the Week!
L’Express Deux-Montagnes
Coordination, research and writing:
Collaboration:
Town of city of Deux-Montagnes
803 Oka Road, Deux-Montagnes (Québec) J7R 1L8
Telephone : 450 473-2796 www.ville.deux-montagnes.qc.ca
Issues of L’Express are now emailed to citizens who signed up on the City’s Internet
site mailing list or can be downloaded from the home page. Five hundred copies are
now available in municipal buildings and some businesses. The five annual issues
are produced by the City’s Communications Department.
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Translation:
Graphic Design:
Printing:
Copyright Desport:
Valérie Sauvé, Véronique Mompelat
Martin Pelletier, Jacques Robichaud, Christopher Harding,
Maryse Lahaie, Johanne Chaput, Mélissa Brault, Fabienne Côté
Traduction Alain Gélinas Inc.
Robert Devost Graphiste Inc.
Services graphiques Deux-Montagnes
Bibliothèque nationale du Québec
L’Express Deux-Montagnes is entirely printed using vegetable inks on Forest Stewardship Council certified,
post-consumer recycled paper. (Forest Stewardship Council) www.fsc.org.
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