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WedneSdaY, JUlY 1St, 2015 I N° 26 All your advertising needs in one place! • Advertising in our papers • Web publicity • Insertion in the Publi-sac • Creation of web pages >6304400 Contact our advertising specialist 450-264-5364 / 450-371-6222 chateaUgUaY valleY regional high School’S claSS of 2015 forgeS ahead to the fUtUre C.V.R. class of 2015. Photo TC Média Stephanie McBride [email protected] EDUCATION. 119 students bid farewell to Chateauguay Valley Regional High School on Sunday, June 21st in Ormstown. The high school, which is responsible for the education of approximately 650 students from the surrounding area, handed the graduating students their diplomas this past weekend. This graduation year marks the 30th Anniversary of the CVR Education Foundation. Since its inception, it has contributed over $472,000 to qualifying students in the form of scholarships, bursaries, awards and prizes to aid in the pursuit of their post-secondary studies. The contributions range from $250 to $10,000, everY Week... which goes to ensure that various students are recognized within the school. This year saw the donation of $50,500 in prizes to students. The selection of the students who receive scholarships is based on an average of the grades received within compulsory courses set forth by the Ministry of Education—the ministry also considers the highest marks in optional courses. The honour of valedictorian was bestowed upon Callan Forrester, a student who was highly involved with the school’s performing arts program. Her valedictory address was inspired by French poet and philosopher Francois Rabelais’ quote “I go to seek the Great Perhaps.”The honour student was also the recipient of one of the Ness bursaries, and received one of the awards for her contribution to school life (the Student Leadership Award for Contribution to School Life). Major award winners included Marie-Odyle Gosselin, who was awarded The Maureen Wahba Memorial Scholarship for being the student with the third highest academic achievement. The J. David Aikman Memorial Scholarship and the Birks Bronze Medal for the student with the second highest academic achievement were presented to Catherine Archambault. Shannon Caza, who achieved the highest academic standing of the graduating class, was awarded The Reverend John (Jack) C.T. Johnson Memorial Scholarship, the Birks Silver Medal and Reeves Scholarship. The Lloyd H. Adamson Prize, which is awarded to the student best exemplifying the spirit of CVR was presented to Sophie Patenaude. While the efforts that the students put forth during their time at the high school is paramount, Principal Brigitte Barrette also noted the importance of supportive parents. “I thank the parents,” she said during an interview following the ceremony. “The parents are our most valuable partners. Because of their involvement, students are successful.” She also thanked the community partners and the various committees and staff working inside the school, explaining that “Education is a collaborative effort between many partners.” The principal’s address to the students included a touching speech. She had this message for the graduating of class 2015: “Continue your ascension and believe in yourself,” she said. “It’s not the mountain that we conquer, but rather ourselves. Believe in your dreams and make your vision come alive.” Congratulations to the Class of 2015! contraband tobacco not slowing down Saracens remember david Brunette Page 3 Page 7 SAVE MORE WITH OUR DISCOUNT COUPONS See details in store and online >6300598 46, Lambton, Ormstown, QC J0S 1K0 Tél.: 450 829-2662 1 866 901-2662 [email protected] www.fratte.com police report She fallS aSleep at the wheel and StrikeS a telephone pole A 52-year-old woman suffered minor injuries after having left the road and striking a telephone pole on Route 209 in St. Chrysostome shortly after 10 p.m. on June 18. According to the Haut-Saint-Laurent MRC Surete du Quebec, alcohol would not be the cause of the accident. The Havelock resident apparently lost control of her vehicle after falling asleep at the wheel. The woman was transported to Anna Laberge Hospital in Chateauguay to receive first aid. injured after leaving the road Service And mAinTenAnce conTrAcT for ThermopUmpS And wAll Air-condiTionerS Great choice of wall air-conditioners Air-conditioner And thermopump Air-conditioner 12, 18 and 24 BTUs at best prices 2 - Wednesday, July 1 , 2015 - The Gleaner For 30 yEArS STÉPHANE During the night of June 18, a lawbreaker broke into a Fertile Creek Road garage in TresSaint-Sacrement by forcing the door and trying to steal a vehicle and some tools, but in vain. The keys to the vehicle being accessible, the suspect drove it out of the garage, but for some unknown reason, he rapidly took a powder, leaving the vehicle behind. According to the SQ, nothing was stolen, not even the tools which were inside the car. 33 years of experience Easy financing MD s r s r r TM MD r MD s r TM s r r r TM Photo SQ Archives TM 55, Jacques-cartier salaberry-de-Valleyfield (quebec) J6t 4r4 téléphone 450 264-5364 toll free 1 844 264-5364 Display ads 450 264-5364 Fax 450 373-8666 classified ads 1 866 637-5236 Veuillez recycler ce journal attempted theft JACQUES 19 years of experience 403, St-Jean-Baptiste, Me rc i e r 1.800.353.1673 | 450.692.1673 www.nor-can.com www.the-gleaner.ca A motorist was arrested for breach of recognizance on Brisebois street in Huntingdon on the night of June 20. The individual’s legal dossier was in a state of a prohibition on driving. The 28-year-old resident of the town is known in the police milieu. He appeared in court via telephone under charges of failure to conform to a promise during a prohibition (breaking a condition) and driving despite being forbidden to do so. Speed and fatigue could be at the origin of a departure from the road on range St. Joseph at St. Chrysostome on the night of June 18. After having lost control of his vehicle the 17-year-old youth struck the balcony of a residence and ended his ride by striking a vehicle parked in proximity to the property. The St. Chrysostome resident suffered minor injuries and was transported to Anna Laberge Hospital in Chateauguay to be treated there. theft in chalet break-in A secondary residence on Apple Blossom street in Hinchinbrooke was the target of bura beer in paSSenger’S handS On June 21 in Havelock, SQ patrollers inter- glars between June 18 and 20. The suspects forcepted a vehicle, not because of the driver, but ced open a window to enter inside and they left because of the passenger who was holding an with a television set, jewellery and various tools found in the adjacent garage. The global amount open beer bottle in his hands. The latter, who did not have any identifica- of the stolen goods comes to about $1,000. tion on him, gave a false name to police but they quickly discovered the subterfuge. The 46-year- an atv diSappearS old passenger was shortly thereafter put under A Yamaha all-terrain vehicle was spirited arrest for posing as someone else. The SQ agents away from a garage on Notre Dame street in St. then discovered that the individual was also in Chrysostome between June 13 and 20. The blue possession of a small quantity of cannabis. four-wheel ATV is evaluated at $6,000. Shortly afterwards, the resident of St. Chrysostome explained that he had assumed the hit-and-run identity of his brother thinking he was being A hit-and-run took place in the parking lot of sought by area police, which turned out not to be a convenience store located across from a camp the case. The man was released and was issued a site on Route 201 in Franklin during the day of summons. He will appear in Valleyfield court June 20. A motorist who had parked his car where he will be charged with assuming noticed upon his return that it had been struck someone else’s identity, possession of cannabis by another vehicle. The damage comes to an and interfering with the work of a peace officer. estimated $1,500. daniel grenier – translated by dan rosenburg AIR-CONDITIONING NEW forbidden to drive MD General manager : Stéphane Brais Sales manager : Pierre Montreuil Regional news editor, Montérégie Ouest-Estrie : Eric Aussant News editor : Mario Pitre Journalist : Denis Bourbonnais, Daniel Grenier, Steve Sauvé, Eric Tremblay, Stephanie McBride Photographer : Pierre Langevin Sales coordinator : Guylaine Glaude, Daniel Milot, Sylvie Vinet Advertising counselor : Marie-Claude Boyer, Mario Hébert, Jean-Pierre Léger, Mylène Lepage, Pierre Masse, Diane Mayer, Jean-Pierre Tessier Receptionist : Hélène Couturier Graphic, design and setup : TC Media Operational vice-president : Benoît Caron Principal vice-president : Denis Hénault 41 712 copies Published by : Media Transcontinental S.E.N.C. Printed by Transmag 10807, Mirabeau, Anjou Qc, H1J 1T7 Distributed by publi-sac, for complaint or request 1 888 999-2272 Contraband tobacco not slowing down mario pitre Translation by Dan Rosenburg BILAN. The integrated team fighting against illegal contraband tobacco has so far arrested 64 people this year, all of which demonstrates that these activities are not slowing down along the U.S. border. The update rendered public by the RCMP Thursday reports these 64 arrests made since the start of the year, as well as the seizure of about 30 vehicles and the withdrawal from the market of more than 660,000 cigarettes and close to 25,000 kilograms of tobacco, for a market value of about $2.3 million. « These figures demonstrate that the contraband activities are continuing : that goes with the information we received about the increase of our workforce assigned to this illegal business, » said Sgt. Luc Thibault of the RCMP communications office. In 2014, the work of some police officers had enabled the arrest of 172 individuals – 140 men and 32 women – as well as the seizure of illegal cigarettes and tobacco whose value totalled $4,433,641. More than 50 vehicles were also confiscated, for a value of over $400,000. Several of these interventions happen on a regular basis in neighbouring sectors of Lake St. Francois, such as the Haut-Saint-Laurent and Soulanges. The police officers of the integrated team battling against illegal contraband tobacco do not notice any slowdown in trafficking activities. Photo GRC « We are on the lookout more than ever, » continues Sgt. Thibault, speaking of the work conducted by the members of the integrated team battling against illegal contraband tobacco, which includes those of the RCMP from detachments of the Central Valley of St. Laurent and Cornwall, of the Surete du Quebec’s investigation service on contraband, as well as the Ontario Provincial Police. Fugitive David Sweat captured by police tC meDia Translation by Dan Rosenburg NEW YORK. The escapade of fugitive David Sweat came to an end on Sunday afternoon three weeks after his escape from a New York State detention centre in the company of another inmate. The police collared him after having injured him with a bullet close to Constable, about four kilometres from the Quebec border. He was then transported by ambulance to a local hos- pital, according to the U.S. media. New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo indicated that a police officer recognized the fugitive along a highway and shot two bullets into his torso when he tried to flee on foot. About 1,200 police officers had been deployed to track him down. Sweat, 35, had ecaped from Clinton prison with Richard Matt, left, 49, last June 6. The two men, who had been incarcerated for murder, had used electric power tools to cut open the wall of steel behind their jail cell. They were assisted by a prison employee, who faces serious charges of being an accomplice. ThREE BULLETS IN ThE hEAD The pursuit of Richard Matt had ended Friday when he was killed by U.S. authorities. He received three bullets in the head, according to the autopsy report of the coroner of Franklin County. Coroner Brian Langdon indicated on Sunday that Matt was in good shape before he was killed. He had eaten and drank during his time on the lam, and he was adequately dressed to be outdoors. He was even able to wash and shave himself following his escape, Langdon added. The result of toxicological analyses will not be known for several weeks. (Photo: New York State Police) www.defie-nous.com >6297068 The Gleaner - Wednesday, July 1 , 2015 - 3 www.regates.ca Numerous irregularities in awarding contracts Haut-st-Laurent MRC criticized by MaMOt steve sauvé Translation by Dan Rosenburg CONTRAT. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Occupation of the Territory has noticed numerous irregularities in the awarding of contracts by the Haut-St-Laurent MRC in a report made public on May 14. In the 37-pages document, some irregularities are mentioned in the submission requests, the application of the system of the calmness and evaluation of the offers, the repercsussion of the choice of selection criteria on the competition and of the division of contracts into several contracts in similar material attributed by the Haut-St-Laurent MRC. In total, the ministry is issuing 11 recommendations. «We recommend that the Haut-StLaurent MRC, when it presents the requests for public submissions, assures itself of making the appropriate registrations in the electronic system of calls for bids (SEAO) in terms of applicable agreements, carries out the publication as foreseen by the Council of Mayors and conserves the documentation to that effect», one can read from the text in the report from the ministry. As for other aspects linked to the municipal administration the MAMOT auditor identified that the conservation scheduled had not been approved, the regulation in the matter of delegation of power of authorization to spend money was not respected, and some expenses were committed above the fixed limits without being authorized in advance by the Council. Still in the report, one learns that for six contracts for more than $100,000, where that was a legislative demand, the estimate is lacking or does not correspond to the estimate made beforehand. LegAL COSTS fOR defAMATiON LAwSuiT The verification made by the MAMROT follows complaints formulated by Stephane Gendron, the former Mayor of Huntingdon. When the latter notified the Haut-St-Laurent MRC of these facts, MRC director general Francois Landreville launched a $120,000 lawsuit against Gendron. Gendron defended himself publicly on the well-founded basis of his actions by affirming that it was the taxpayers’ money that had been illegally spent. As Landreville’s legal expenses were up to recently assumed by the MRTC, the ministry also ruled on that point. In his recommendations, the auditor explains that the legal expenses represent a municipal expense which target a municipal purpose. « This is not the case in the matter of defamation. The defamation lawsuit is intrinsically linked to the The MAMOT agreed with former Huntingdon Mayor Stephane Gendron and noticed numerous irregularities in the awarding of the contract by the Haut-St-Laurent MRC. (Photo TC Media archives) prejudice subjected to by the individual who launched this suit. We recommend that the HautSt-Laurent MRC does not assume any more legal expenses coming from the suit in damages-interests relative to the defamatory words and deposited in Superior Court on July 26, 2013 and that it seriously evaluates the possibility of having the expenses already spent refunded. » This newspaper tried to enter into communications with the director general of the Haut-St-Laurent MRC, Francois Landreville. However, Landreville did not follow up on our request. However, in the report the MRC declares that it is acting on the ministry’s recommendation. « As for how the honorariums are treated, the MRC is planning to clear up the question by submitting to its lawyer, where a solution path will perhaps be offered in the framework of the judgment to intervene. However, it was clearly confirmed by the director genwral that he will assume his part of the expenses. » 4 - Wednesday, July 1 , 2015 - The Gleaner www.defie-nous.com www.regates.ca >6297066 Katriuk’s widow remains strong ave Maria denis bourbonnais Translation by Dan Rosenburg HISTOIRE. Maria, the widow of war veteran Vladimir Katriuk, is doing well in spite of the loss of her great love that took place last May 22 at Barrie Memorial Hospital in Ormstown. The Gleaner newspaper met the 88-year-old woman at her new home in Vaudreuil-Dorion last Wednesday and the woman of French origin showed an astonishing inner strength. A woman of character and still as solid as a rock, Maria Stephanie Katriuk (nee Kayun) demonstrates a resolute will to overcome the experience that has just saddened her. Separated from the one who has been the man in her life for nearly 70 years, the woman of Ukrainian stock tells herself she is capable of dealing with the new reality. « It’s not easy, I feel his presence and Vladimir stays with me in thought but the truth must be accepted. My life has changed and I can’t do anything more about it. I must go forward ad benefit from the rest of my days, » she expressed. Sonija Hart, the couple’s adopted granddaughter, was reassured to see the grieving lady in such a state of mind. « She is doing much better. When her husband suffered an ACV and in the days following his death, Maria was anxious. It was a bit worrying, » related the Ormstown resident, who enabled the first approach for The Gleaner with Mrs. Katriuk. For the author of these lines, the article resulting from that interview could not be capped with a heading as appropriate as « Ave Maria », or in the language of Moliere, « I salute you, Maria. » Especially since this believer shows her faith towards the Catholic religion without reserve. The honesty and frankness of Maria Katriuk have never created any doubt during the interview. Her refreshing spontaneity, her roguish smile and her sense of humour confer on her an engaging personality. The octogenarian quickly lightened up the atmospher by quipping, « Eh, how much does being a mannequin pay? » after having accepted to be photographed by the representative of the journal. More seriously, Maria showed a rejoiced expression after reading the articles published in « The St. Francois » and relating the facts on the life of her husband. « Finally, the truth comes out, » she attested. Her outspokenness being one of her main character traits, Maria did not hesitate to make some « I am here at the centre for senior citizens in Dorion. From my balcony I have a superb view of the Ottawa River which flows to the Lake of Two Mountains. » Maria, the widow of war veteran Vladimir Katriuk, received a visit from the couple’s adopted - Maria Katriuk granddaughter, Sonija Hart, at her new home in Vaudreuil-Dorion. (Photo: TC Média - Denis Bourbonnais) comments on the circumstances surrounding her advantage of and not worry about it. receives fair treatment in the annals of history. « I husband’s death. « The last time was too much. The Sonija Hart, for her part, is giving herself an will do everything so that people remember him Russians wanted to round up Vladimir for political objective to make certain that Vladimir Katriuk as a hero and that he rests in peace, » she vowed. reasons. They asked for his extradition because Canada supported the Ukraine in its recent battle with Russia, « she affirmed, corroborating the facts published by The Gleaner in its June 23 edition. Maria is comforted that the interminable saga linked with the possible deportation of her husband is over. « It’s enough. During the last episode where the Canadian Immigration Ministry finally dropped the charges in 2007, the lawyer’s fees rose to RESTAURANT $100,000, » she revealed. As for the recent ON SITE attempt by the Russians to want to retrace • Garage sale the 95-year-old man, the couple’s lawyer, • Exposition Orest Rudzik, simply recommended to Mrs. • Sunday Mass outdoors at 11 a.m. Katriuk that she not let herself be taken THERE’S ACTION IN ST-LOUIS DE GONZAGUE 24th BAZAAR FESTIVITIES JULY 4 AND 5 (with choral group participation) >6294609 Saturday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m ALCOHOL PERMIT Happy Canada Day! M.N.A for Huntingdon Chief Government Whip Riding Office More than a month after the death of the man she met in 1945, Maria Katriuk is in good spirits. Last Wednesday, the 88-year-old woman read the articles published by The St. Francois about the life of her late husband. (Photo: TC Média - Denis Bourbonnais) Phone : 450 247-3474 Fax : 450 247-2083 Toll free : 1 866 540-9097 [email protected] Parliament Building 1045, rue des Parlementaires Office 1.83 Québec (Québec) G1A 1A4 Phone : 418 643-6018 Fax : 418 646-9284 >6307605 528, rue Frontière Hemmingford (Québec) J0L 1H0 The Gleaner - Wednesday, July 1 , 2015 - 5 Stéphane Billette CLASSIFIEDS xtras Our e Heading Bold ame Fr olor ll centre a C our c ay! Ask y gent tod a Maximize your results! Enjoy the free publication of your ad on yourclassifieds.ca. ST-ANTOINE-ABBÉ: village entrance, big 4-1/2, completely renovated, modern, o u t s i d e s t o r a g e , 2 p a rkings. 525$/ month. Credit références, no pets. 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From heading out to a BBQ, to pairing up for a three-legged race to getting cozy under the stars, there’s a celebration for everyone in the Chateauguay Valley this Canada Day. This year, head out for a day of fun at Grieg’s Grove in Ormstown for the annual Farmer’s Picnic. Partake in a softball competition and good old-fashioned fun that includes wheelbarrow races and Avis décès Donald Whyte tug-o-war. Local Boy Scouts will be serving up refreshments all day. Call Bob for more information at 450-825-2317. For a BBQ, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Barrie Memorial Hospital will host a BBQ Chicken Supper at 5 P.M. on July 1st at the Ormstown Rec Centre. Tickets are available through Louise Rollin at 450-829-3563. Adults: $12 Children 5-12: $8 Carrying on with tradition, the Athelstan Ball Park will launch fireworks to celebrate our country’s big day. Children can come early and play softball, soccer or t-ball while grabbing goodies at the Snack Shack. Donations welcome. THANK YOU 1954 – 2015 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donald (Don/Donnie) Andrew Whyte, of Ormstown, Quebec, who spent his final hours in his home surrounded by his loved ones, on June 20th, at the young age of 60. Don was born in Howick to Glen Whyte and Elspeth Angell. He leaves to mourn his wife of 36 years Barbara (ne Our heartfelt thanks to our family and friends, for the cards, mementoes, and most importantly, for joining us in celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary and making it a memorable celebration. Donald and Doreen Gruer >6307294 Rennie G. David 1923-2015 Mr. David Rennie of Hinchinbrooke passed away peacefully at the Barrie Memorial Hospital in Ormstown on June 25, 2015 at the age of 91. David was a proud and loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was an active member of his community, serving for many years on Hinchinbrooke Municipal Council, Huntingdon School Board, Huntingdon County Hospital Foundation, Huntingdon Fair Board and several Huntingdon United Church Committees. David was a member of Chateauguay Lodge #36 for more than 60 years. He was a pioneer in milk transport who saw his business evolve from cans to bulk trucks to semi-trailer tankers. He leaves to mourn his beloved wife of 69 years, Audrey McDougall, four sons, Murray (Marilyn Leggett), Donald (Heather McCaig), Randy (Debbie Rogers) and Allwyn (Joanne Jackson), eleven grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, his sister Mildred (Lyndon Helm), his sister-in-law Rhea Rennie and many other relatives and friends. The funeral service took place at Huntingdon United Church on Saturday, June 27. Donations to a charity of your choice in David’s memory would be appreciated by the family. RÉSIDENCE FUNÉRAIRE 31 York St., Huntingdon (Quebec) J0S 1H0 Tel.: 450 264-3811 • 1 877 475-3811 McGERRIGLE >6295642 PIERRE MEILLEUR, a.g. Family Day in Howick HedleySmith). Donnie was a loving father to his four children: Jesse (Michele), Lucas (Sophie), Meghan, and James (Charlene), as well as three grandchildren: Jonah, Kate, and Grace. He will forever be missed by all of his family and friends. Donald was a proud red seal journeyman carpenter, general contractor, carpentry teacher, dedicated musician, and lover of music. He loved to drive, ride his motorcycles and the outdoors. Don had an unmatched creativity in all of his projects, and a passion for perfection. He loved life and was never afraid to try new things, courageously facing all challenges. A generous and thoughtful man, he will be fondly remembered. The funeral service was held at the Georgetown Presbyterian Church, Howick on June 23, 2015. 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J0S 1K0 TÉL. : 450 829-2214 >6307295 Rodrigue Montpetit et Fils inc. SpOrtS Ormstown Saracens rFc hosts Memorial Game in honour of david Brunette Stephanie McBride [email protected] SPORTS. On 1 P.M. on June 20th, the Ormstown Saracens Rugby Football Club hosted their first memorial game in honour of the late David Brunette. The fair-weathered Saturday included two games, which were played on a field with the number four spray-painted across the middle of the pitch, in honour of Brunette’s rugby number. This was followed by a moment of silence in the presence of both family and friends. Remembered by his wife Marie and his children, Reilly and Dara, David Brunette passed away in January 2015 at the young age of 57. Crowned “Super Dave” by his teammates, Brunette was an avid rugby player and all around athlete, known for his leadership and sportsmanship. His daughter, Dara Brunette, donned her father’s #4 jersey for the day, making for a touching moment when she scored the first try of the women’s game for Crowned “Super Dave” by his teammates, Brunette was an avid rugby player and all around athlete, known for his leadership and sportsmanship. Photo TC Média Gracieuseté the Lady Saracens. David Brunette’s family, both close and extended, were present on game day, making for a true celebration in honour of his life. The Ormstown Saracens Rugby Club, founded in 1972 by Rod Beattie and Dave Hardy, is presently composed of four teams, including a senior men’s team, a senior women’s team, and two junior teams. Most recently, the club incorporated a mini rugby academy for children aged 8 to 14. The team, which is a member of the Quebec Rugby Federation, hopes to host more memorial games in the future in honour of former players. The rugby club will host the U-14 Quebec 7s Championship on July 26th, where the Ormstown Saracens U-14 Boys team will defend their title. Ormstown resident in French football hall of Fame FOOTBall. Sylvain leblanc of Ormstown has just received the ultimate tribute for his contribution to the development of football in France. Randall Finnegan 450 264-3653 • 450 601-7111 450 601-8218 450 264-3653 • 450 601-7111 450 601-8218 AUCTION SALE AUCTION SALE AUCTION SALE MarCelle Quesnel Brunet 336 rue Bergeron godManChester QC sunday 12th at 11 :00 aM www.randallfinnegan.com Auctioneer Auctioneer 450 264-3653 • 450 601-7111 450 601-8218 Household furniture, old china cabinet, lawn tractor Cub Cadet 50¨cut, mod lt 1550 hydrostatic 180 hrs, old John Deere farm tractor. Pictures on internet. 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Pictures on internet. www.randallfinnegan.com The Gleaner - Wednesday, July 1 , 2015 - 7 A pioneer in the sport of football in the Valleyfield region, the former player and coach has been inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Aix-en-Provence Argonauts of the National League in France. In his only season as a footballer in Europe, Leblanc shattered several records, notably scoring 36 touchdowns in six games. « I was used in all positions, as a running back on offence and as a rover on defence, not to mention the special teams, » related the resident of Ormstown for the past 16 years. After having accomplished everything on the football field in 1989, Leblanc transmitted his expertise to his « cousins » as head coach of the Argonauts. In addition to guiding the Aix-en-Provence crew to top honours in three consecutive seasons (1990, 1991 and 1992), he implemented a national structure by occupying the post of head coach of the French team. Under his reign, the players from France reached the Final Four semi-finals for the first time in the Cup of Champions, emblematic pf American football supremacy in Europe. It is therefore as much for his work as a builder that Leblanc was elected to the Argonauts’ Hall of Fame. « You were selected in the ‘import player’ category, knowing that your activities as coach and for the development of players there also mean a lot, » wrote team spokesman Christophe Miraval in a letter addressed to the new member of the shrine. « It’s a real honour to have been able to recognize you in this manner. Congratulations and thank you for having made the team what it is today. It’s thanks to people like you that we were able to experience this passion with the club >6306392 [email protected] that is dear to us, » rejoiced Argonauts president Thierry Jamet. Leblanc, who is the principal of Baie-SaintFrancois secondary school, is counting on going to visit the Argonauts at Aix-en-Province next season, in order to receive his commemorative plaque. In the meantime, he will go about his business as head coach of the Bantam Cyclones at Edgar-Hebert School. The coach is making a return to the coaching lines where he will have the opportunity to coach his 11-year-old son Tristan Leblanc. Locally, Sylvain has been one of the instigators of school football in the 1980s. He took the reins of the Valleyfield College Phalanges in 1993 and 1994 before joining he EBSF Broncos in 1995. Offensive coordinator of the juvenile team, Leblanc participated in three Bol d’Or titles (2000, 2002, 2006). As a player he won two college championships with the Trois-Rivieres CEGEP Diablos and he then excelled as a defensive back in the Canadian university league with the Acadia Sylvain Leblanc is making a return to the coaching lines as head coach of the Benjamin Cyclones of Edgar-Hebert School. 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