December 2015/January 2016

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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Community Connections
SERVING THE AREA FROM KANEHSATÀ:KE TO ROSEMÈRE
Volume 16 / Issue 6
2,500 COPIES
December /January 2016
46th Annual Santa Claus
Parade, p. 5
17th Annual Deux-Montagnes
Ringuette Tournament,
Jan. 4 to 10, p. 20
12th Annual DM Lions’ Club Book Fair, p. 21
Kanehsatà:ke Girl Kicks for Gold Medal,
p. 23
Deux-Montagnes Provincial
Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament
Dec. 10 to 20, p. 29
©Paul Goyetche
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Deux-Montagnes Honors
Eight Volunteers
Message from the
Mayor
At the city council meeting on November 12 the Mayor
and councillors held a cermony to honor eight citizens
for their volunteer work in the community.
Dear citizens,
Already November marks
our mid-term as an elected
council. Many changes have
occurred since the election.
We often talk about the improvement of the financial
situation of our city, but it is
also important to talk about
the improvement of all aspects concerning citizen’s daily use of services.
These improvements would not be possible without a
great team of employees that with tight budgets offer
quality services to the population.
©Paul Goyetche
Left to right Frederic Bertiame, Karine Gauthier, Micheline
Groulx Stabile, Serge Comptois, Johanne Hebert, Gertrude
Dore, Betty Hensen, Viviane Monahan Dorion, Melanie
Hutchison, Patty Weddle,Christian Pineault, Denis Martin, Michel Mendes, Margie Lavallee, Manon Robitaille
Manon Robitaille joins
“Deux-Montanges Autrement”
I would also like to talk about a great team of councillors;
District 1- Manon Robitaille attends seniors’ Office de
l’habitation de la MRC. She ensures the well-being of seniors and will in 2016 work on getting Deux-Montagnes
recognized as a friendly city to seniors.
District 2- Karine Gauthier, president of the urban committee, is looking over redevelopment projects to ensure
that they harmonize with existing buildings of the
city. Our construction permits have more than doubled
in the past year.
District 3- Micheline Groulx Stable has at heart the wellbeing of all citizens and her involvement is in all aspects
of the social climate in our community. It is her main goal
to make Deux-Montagnes a lively city. The DeuxMontagnes en fête is one of many ideas Micheline had to
bring the community together by organising an event
that will become an annual happening.
District 4- Frederic Bertiaume is in charge of human resources.
District 5- Michel Mendes is in charge of public works
and the circulation committee. Also member of the CITL
public transport for the city. And also very involved
in the Canada Day celebrations. Michel always has ideas
to improve the quality of services offered to all citizens.
District 6- Margaret Lavallée is in charge of sports and
leisure. Her involvement has an important role in the improvement of our facilities. All sport chalets will be improved and the soccer association will have their new
home. Sports and leisure makes this community strong.
As you can see, this is a résumé of their daily actions
and I cannot ask for a better team to be at the service of all
the Deux-Montagnes community.
Best wishes to all for the upcoming holidays!
©Paul Goyetche
Left to right Karine Gauthier, Micheline Groulx Stabile,
Mayor Denis Martin, Manon Robitaille, Michel Mendes
and Margaret Lavallee
Table of Contents
Message from the Mayor 2
Around the House
3
Green Corner
4
Lion‘s Den
11
A Look at Rosemere
18
Church Snoop
24/25
Paravie
31
4Korners
12/13
Sue Chef
27
Ron‘s Corner
26
Sports Rap Opinion
29
Announcements...
30
December/January 2016
Around the House with Paul and Karen
Let’s start off with some small household repairs that can mess with the
holidays! Nothing like a running toilet to annoy you! It can be an easy fix
so let’s start with lifting off the tank’s
lid. If water is overflowing into the
vertical tube, you’ll need to lower the
water level in the tank. To do so, simply bend the arm on the float downward or, in newer models, squeeze the
adjustment clips and slide the float
down. If the water level isn’t the problem, add a little food coloring to the
tank and wait about 20 minutes. A
change in colour in the toilet bowl
means the flapper — a rubber diaphragm at the bottom of the tank — is
leaking and needs to be replaced. Turn
off the water supply behind the toilet
and pop out the flapper with your
hands. Take it to a hardware store or
just snap a picture with your cell
phone and ask for a replacement. The
new one should pop back in the same
way.
For a dent in the wall, (at our house
it’s from the doorknob) just wedge a
wad of newspaper into the dent, leaving about a 1/4 inch gap between the
paper and the rim of the hole. Use a
putty knife to fill the gap with joint
compound (available at any hardware store), then smooth it with the
blade. Let the compound dry for 24
hours, then paint over the spot. If the
joint compound creates a slightly
raised surface, rub it down with a
fine-grain sandpaper (Depending on
location and color, you may need to
repaint the whole wall.
Let’s get ready for your guests in
the living room. Reduce clutter on
tabletops. Put away some photos to
make room for glasses when guests
visit. Buy an essential-oil based room
spray to quickly refresh the air just
before guests arrive. Display your
holiday cards. Clip them to a ribbon
clothesline along the mantel, or just
stand them up on the sofa table. In
the dining room, display a pillar candle on top of a bed of cranberries or
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By Paul Beatty
and Karen Burrell
chestnuts inside a hurricane lantern.
Duplicate or triplicate as desired.
Decorate the table with edibles such
as a bowl of nuts with a decorative
nutcracker or bevy of clementine’s.
Make sure your music system is
good to go for any type of holiday gettogether, from impromptu drinks to
all-night parties. Have your CD collection at the ready, as well as your
iPod or laptop playlists. In the kitchen,
get a jump-start on New Year’s resolutions by clearing out your kitchen
junk drawer. Purge your fridge. Make
sure you’re stocked up on napkins and
paper towels. Check your fire extinguisher.
Let’s head over to the bathroom.
Spice, berry blends and evergreen
scents are always a great idea in the
bathroom.
Keep extra towels out during
parties,and finally, when the holidays
are over, breathe and relax. You made
it through!
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The Green Corner
Winter Gardening!
By Sara Nicholson
[email protected]
So it’s December. The leaves of the fall
are long gone, as are the last of the fall
crops. Gardening year round in our
climate does present its difficulties,
but having fresh home grown produce is possible, even in the winter!
In this article I will share with you
some of the crops you can grow indoors, on your windowsills throughout the winter. I will also share with
you some of the amazing resources I
use for information.
a jar or petri dish of sorts. Put a teaspoon of seeds in the grower, water it
twice daily, and in 3-5 days you will
have fresh sprouts!
As for winter gardening, I have often referred to Eliot Coleman (the
Godfather of intensive organic gardening) and his book The Winter Harvest Handbook. Another great find is The
Year Round Vegetable Gardener by Niki
Jabbour and Joseph De Sciose.
These two books have a bigger focus on outdoor gardening throughout
the season through the use of either a
greenhouse, low tunnels, row cover,
heavy mulch (ex: straw) or a cold
frame. If you have any of the above,
then you will be able to grow that
much more throughout the year.
If you don’t have any of the above,
there is still lots of yummy stuff you
can simply plant in the house. Indoor
Gardening by Sarah Devis provides
you with 50 plants you are able to
grow all year round indoors. Peter
Burke also has a book entitled Year
Round Indoor Salad Gardening. Both of
these are great resources for year
round indoor growing.
Now, you won’t be growing cucumbers or peppers indoors throughout
the winter (unless you want to jack
up your electricity bill). What you can
easily grow indoors will not be as varied, but it is still just as delicious. In
the winter, you can easily continue
growing sprouts, microgreens, salad
mixes and herbs. All of these take
only a few weeks to grow, and you
can harvest from the same batch multiple times.
Sprouts - Sprouts, such as alfalfa
sprouts, are very nutritious and the
quickest and easiest to grow. You can
buy a sprout grower kit or simply use
door plant death, so don’t water on a
schedule. Feel the soil. Allow it to go
slightly dry to the touch between
waterings and remember: the drier
the air, the more the plants will need
to be watered.
You can buy seeds on
johnnyseeds.com and, if you would
like any other information,
Wheatgrass - You can buy a kit for motherearthnews.com is my one
wheatgrass as well or simply plant stop source for all gardening inforthe seeds in an old salad tub or seed- mation.
ling flat. Wheatgrass can be used in
salads, or you can juice it. Plus it is a
great alkalizer (much of our diet to- TO Sara Nicholson
day is acidic) so it can help us keep a
from Roy Macdonald.
healthy pH.
Microgreens - You can buy seed packets in stores or online. Reuse a plastic
salad container or seed flat. Add potting soil, sprinkle the seeds all over,
cover with a bit more soil, water and
place in a sunny window. In 14-21
days you will have fresh microgreens!
Herbs and Lettuce Mixes - Herbs and
lettuce mixes can be placed in pots or
seedling flats (they do not need to be
very deep) and can be harvested regularly.
I loved your article. It just told me
something I already knew. The
young of today have the chance to
become the greatest generation of all.
May I suggest a community clear
up day? Where we go and lead by
example to the kids. See sisters,
brothers and fathers getting down
and cleaning up could strengthen the
family and the community as well. I
have picked up off the streets, and
around the lake as well. Some things
I have found and picked up include
a three man rubber boat buried in
the sand. It took me a half hour to get
it out. I know cups from Tim Horton’s
Potting - Do not use garden soil for will go back into the ground, but the
your indoor pots. Potting soil is the lids won’t.
best for proper aeration. Also, use
pots with holes in the bottom to alThe saddest thing of all that I found
low for proper irrigation. Potting soil was a gaiter snake drowned on purand pots with holes will help ensure pose in the lake in a wine bottle.
that the roots don’t rot.
Fertilizing and Watering - Fertilizer
At 53 with a bad ankle, I was getis more often needed for indoor grow- ting disgusted with the world I see.
ing, as watering tends to wash out You have given me so much hope. A
important nutrients from the pots. true angel you must be. Keep up the
You can add compost to your pots or good work.
use time release fertilizer pellets,
which can last 6-8 weeks.
Sincerely, an awe inspired old fart,
Overwatering and under watering Roy Macdonald.
are the most common causes of inLocation - The best place to ensure
that your indoor veggies get about 56 hours of light each day during the
winter is to place them in a south facing window. It’s best to place them in
a warm area as well (not just sunny)
that is safe from drafts. Buying indoor lights will definitely help ensure
they get enough light but it is not absolutely necessary.
ing to rely on federal equalization. Our
project is that of a strong Quebec that takes
its rightful place in Canada. A confident,
enterprising and forward-looking Quebec.
The endless polarisation surrounding the
issue of sovereignty is dividing the population. Meanwhile, Quebec is idling. We
must break this deadlock and break this
gloominess.
On November 8, the Leader of the Second
Opposition Group in the National Assembly, Mr. François Legault, presented a new
project based on a progressive and pragmatic approach, focusing on achieving
concrete results. I had the privilege of being mandated to help in developing a vision, that of an ambitious Quebec within
Canada. We must stop dividing ourselves!
This vision rests on firm convictions: that
of a Quebec that has the means to affirm
and protect its identity, providing itself
with an ambitious economic plan, and is
able to fund its programs without hav-
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We must have the courage to make real
changes. A reform of our democratic institutions to make them more representative, transparent and effective, will be introduced to the population.
Second Opposition Group critic for
access to information
Second Opposition Group critic for the
reform of democratic institutions
Second Opposition Group critic for the
Laurentides region
477, 25th Avenue
Suite 230
Saint-Eustache, QC J7P 4Y1
Telephone: 450 623-4963
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please do not
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Benoit Charette
Member for DeuxMontagnes
Te m p o r a r y
Committee Chair
Second Opposition
Group critic for
C a n a d i a n
intergovernmental
affairs
46th Annual Santa Claus Parade
Dec. 6-13:00 pm (NEW ROUTE)
showcased the community and the
many volunteer organizations while
offering a show that pleases all the
children from everywhere.
The committee, whose involvement started with the first parade in
1970, wishes a record attendance of
more than 20,000 people added to the
800 participants that will be on the
floats or marching with the parade.
Everything you always wanted to
know on the Parade is now available
on the web at www.paradedm.ca. The
The tradition lives on in Deux- web site, which contains all the inMontagnes as the city has started to formation for the sponsors and parprepare the 46th parade honouring ticipants, is also kid friendly. We can
Santa Claus.
This year, the big departure will be
on Sunday, December 6 at 1:00 p.m.
and the theme is “The Animals’ Parade.”.
More than ever the participation of
the community organizations is requested to preserve the non commercial character of the event, a key element that distinguishes the DeuxMontagnes parade as the most important one in Quebec. The DeuxMontagnes parade has always
(NEW ROUTE)
find music and games. All of this in a
virtual environment that inspires the
magic of Christmas.
The toy collection
Instigated in 2002, the toy collection
all along the Parade is getting more
and more popular. The Optimist Club
of Deux-Montagnes has taken charge
for the last four years. The distribution of the toys, new and used, is done
by the AGAPE organization. They will
be able to improve the Christmas baskets intended for the families with
young children. Some of the toys will
be given to Joujou Récup-r from StEustache to be refreshed.
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December / January 2016
School Matters
By Gordon Wetmore
[email protected]
The title of this column, “School Matters,” emphasizes that educating our
children matters, to their future and
ours. The Government of Quebec’s
original contract “offers” to our educators were the worst that I have seen
in my 51 years in classrooms. They would have been ruinous
to learning conditions and were insultingly disrespectful to
teachers and dedicated support staff. However, at press time
there were new proposals from both sides, so I will save detailed comments until the February issue. Meantime, when
Teachers, student supervisors, classroom technicians, and you drive by educators on picket lines like these, honk your
a friendly dog on the picket lines to protest the Quebec support. They’re fighting for your kids’ futures.
Government’s proposals for changed classroom conditions, wages and benefits.
Holidays with the little ones!
December is already at our
doors, bringing many feelings
in everybody’s heart. From excitement to worries, the holiday
season can be a puzzle with children.
For all of you parents, excited or worried about what your
holidays are going to look like, don’t forget that this is supposed
to be a celebration time. Think about quality family time. Spending a day in your pajamas, watching movies, baking cookies
and drinking hot chocolate is a good and cheap way to celebrate holidays with your family.
Break the routine just enough. If your child needs his nap to
avoid being grumpy all night long, don’t miss the nap; but if, for
example, your child is usually not allowed to play video games
on week days, it won’t change all his routine to allow him to
play on a quiet week day amongst all the busy days going to
parties and visiting friends.
This being said, you have the right to choose your holiday
battles and let go of others. Allow yourself to relax. Nobody
will blame you if you let the laundry and dishes go for one day.
Instead, take some time to read a book, call a friend, cook, or go
for a walk, whatever makes you happy. Your children won’t be
upset if you don’t spend all of your free time with them during
the holidays.
By Catherine Thériault
Listen to yourself. Going around with children can bring a lot
of comments and advice from family members and friends. Of
course, these people usually do it with good intentions, but it
still can upset or annoy you. You are the parent, so you have the
right to do what you think is best. If you decide to refuse an
invitation for a friend’s dinner because your children are too
tired from the previous days, don’t feel bad for saying no. The
same goes with the way you deal with your routine for holidays. You have the right to decide which rules you want to keep
and the ones you don’t mind putting aside for a few days.
Save some days to stay at home. Holidays often are packed
with parties and family activities. However, it is a good idea to
save some days where you won’t have any outside demands;
just staying at home, deciding in the morning how you’re going
to spend the day. Holidays are meant to be relaxing, after all.
Otherwise chances are that you will go back to work more
tired than two weeks before. So this holiday season, sit
back and relax, you’ll enjoy it!
The C.E.S.A.M.E. team sends you their best wishes for
the holiday season. Don’t forget to call us to register your
child for our next stimulation session, starting January
11, 2016. We’re looking forward to meeting you.
C.E.S.A.M.E. Deux-Montagnes, 328 Grande-Côte, StEustache (450-623-5677)
New Administration at McCaig
United in Enthusiasm
As the new principal at McCaig Elementary in Rosemére,
one of the first challenges for Richard Mason was to find
a vice-principal to replace Jennifer Vaughan, promoted
in August to interim principal at Jules Verne Elementary
in Duvernay.
With 12 years’ experience as an administrator in Sir
Wilfrid Laurier schools, the last six at Laval Junior High
School, he told the Community Connections he had been impressed by the McCaig teachers, staff and parents and
the quality of its physical facilities. He wanted a vice
principal who would share his enthusiasm because “I
don’t do things half-heartedly,” he said.
He got his wish in Melissa Rioux, named to her first
stint as a vice principal. A French second language teacher
who had taught at Souvenir, Pierre Elliott Trudeau and
Hillcrest elementary schools, she said that the opportunity to move into administration was a huge step that
came earlier than she expected.
“It was always an intention of mine. Teaching and
administration, this is my life. I’m still here for the kids. I
wanted a career that would allow me to make a huge
impact on young minds.”
Mr. Mason said that in addition to having skilled and
energetic teachers and support staff, McCaig has an excellent building and outdoor spaces. He already had plans
for creating games areas for the asphalted play section
and additional soccer nets and other facilities to exploit
the “extraordinary” green space.
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By Gordon Wetmore
Melissa Rioux and Richard Mason
Both Mr. Mason and Ms. Rioux proudly pointed to the
commitment by staff and students, who raised more than
$10 000 to combat cancer through the Terry Fox Run under the leadership of teacher Kristin Crowdis.
Mr. Mason said that after 27 years teaching and administration, he planned to commit the last six years of
his career to McCaig. “When people know that – can see
that you are committed – it is easier to achieve long range
plans and objectives,” he said. “My intention is to ride off
into the sunset having finished at McCaig.”
As for Ms. Rioux’s feelings about this development in
her career, she said, “It’s going great! We don’t stop for a
minute. The education world is filled with surprises. I
learn something new every day.”
Mountainview’s New Principal:
Experienced, Proactive
By Gordon Wetmore
In principal Irene Agosto’s office you will
find yourself surrounded by small stuffed
animals and multiple posters bearing affirmative messages. Almost hidden are
the degrees and certificates of qualifications in special education, educational technology, reading instruction and administration.
Entering her 38th year in education, the new principal of
Deux-Montagnes’ Mountainview Elementary spent the first
11 years working with children with autism, behavioural
disorders and mental challenges at the Douglas Hospital in
Verdun. “That definitely prepared me for regular school,”
she said in an interview with the Community Connections in
early October.
Then came 15 years teaching special education and regular classes at Woodland Elementary in Verdun followed by
a move to Riverdale High School in Pierrefonds as a resource
teacher.
In the midst of all this, she completed her Masters of Educational Administration because, “I felt I had more to offer.”
After four years as vice principal at Howard S. Billings
secondary in Chateauguay, she saw an opening for a principal in Laval, applied, and served five years at the helm of
Genesis Elementary.
Describing herself as “proactive rather than reactive,”
Ms. Agosto said that she prefers to look at things positively
and to encourage children to grow toward becoming masters of their own destiny. She intends, she said, to continue
the “Mountainview Cares” policies of inclusion and acceptance, as well as its uses of technology in learning.
As for the stuffed animals, they help create a reassuring
atmosphere for children that come into her office, she said.
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Entertainer with a Message
Children’s performer, singer and songwriter Gerry Mitchell brought two of
his entertaining educational shows to
Mountainview Elementary School in Deux-Montagnes
Friday, October 2. “One Voice” aimed at the 4s, 5s and 6s
mixed his songs, interactions with the children and simple visuals. The boys and girls clapped and swayed to “B
True 2 U”, “The Positive Twist”, and “Power Up, Power
Down” and shot their hands up when he asked for input
from them. They picked up on his message that many
small changes will make a huge cumulative difference to
promote respect and reduce bullying, to speak for those
who cannot speak for themselves, and to care for the environment. He left them with the message from environmentalist Dr. David Suzuki: “You are the generation we
have been waiting for.”
Despite the seriousness of his themes, Mr. Mitchell was
never preachy. His voice was gentle, his energy high, and
his interactions with the children both respectful and
playful.
His show for the younger grades had nutritional and
December/ January 2016
By Gordon Wetmore
health messages delivered with songs and imagination.
On his website, gerrymitchell.com, he said he believes
that music and song are vital parts of childhood. “I sing
every day and I encourage children to do the same.”
Children’s entertainer and songwriter Gerry Mitchell getting his positive messages across to the boys and girls of
Mountainview Elementary
Student Vote: Results Mirror National,
By Gordon Wetmore
Local Returns
At Lake of Two Mountains High
School and 6759 other schools across
Canada, nearly a million students
cast their ballots in a mock election exercise just before
the federal election Monday, October 19. At LTMHS, the
Secondary 3, 4, and 5 students voted at lunch on the 15th,
a Thursday.
Called Student Vote, the exercise was conducted by
CIVIX in conjunction with Elections Canada. According
to its website (www.civix.ca), CIVIX is a registered nonpartisan, national charity building the skills and habits
of citizenship among young Canadians.
Because voter turnout in Canada has declined for decades, particularly among young people, and studies show
that habits of voting and non-voting persist over time,
CIVIX believes that by practicing the habits of informed
and engaged citizenship, students will be more inclined
and prepared to participate in democracy after they
graduate from high school.
LTMHS history and geography teacher Donald
Lachance said that all members of the social studies department participated in preparing the students, including training volunteers to work at the polling booths for
the grade levels. Students in lower levels helped set up
the tables and ballot boxes for the exercise.
Results of the school voting were announced Tuesday,
the day after the election. Liberal party candidate Linda
Lapointe came first with 54.8%, the New Democratic Party
representative and incumbent, Laurin Liu, placed second
with 29%, and Conservative Eric Gauthier, 7.6%. Felix
Pinal, BQ, and Alex Ware, Green Party, each got 4%. Independent Luis Quinteros received no votes.
Sixty-seven percent of eligible students voted. In the
federal election, 68 percent of eligible voters cast ballots.
In the Mille Isles riding, Ms. Lapointe won, Ms. Liu was
second, Mr. Pinal, third, and Mr. Gauthier fourth. Mr.
Ware and Mr. Quintaros were far behind.
The national student vote was very similar to the federal election results, with the Liberals winning, the Conservatives second and the NDP third.
At Lake of Two Mountains High, students line up
to vote in a mock federal election October 15.
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LTMHS News
LTMHS Shows Its True Color: Orange
By Bailey Habberfield Smith,
LTMHS Correspondent
“Every child matters.” On the morning of September 29, students at Lake of Two Mountains High School (LTMHS) read
those three words over and over, written across the chest of
every teacher and staff member.
Without exception, every school representative wore identical orange shirts displaying that powerful phrase. Although
it could have been revealed to be nothing more than an awkward coincidence, students were convinced there was more to
it than that. So, students started asking the big question: “Why
the flashy shirts?”
The answer flowed through the school, as one person shared
information with another, like hundreds of neurons transmitting messages. Soon everyone had an answer, but seemed to be
just as confused. Regardless of who they asked, all students
received the same response: “We’re raising awareness about
residential schools.”
Starting around 1880, residential schools were government
funded religious institutions created with the intention of assimilating Native American children into European culture.
While the thought of school might already have you cringing,
that was not the worst of it. Children who attended these residential schools dealt with regular abuse and mistreatment from
the officials. Hundreds of stories have been told of traumatic
experiences in residential schools, one such being the very story
which sparked the movement known as “Orange Shirt Day”.
In 1973, at the age of six, Phyllis Webstad, a young girl, started
attending the Mission school for the first time. She had no idea
what to expect and was incredibly excited. It all felt so fresh to
her. Despite coming from a family with little money, Phyllis’
grandmother even managed to buy her a new outfit for school:
a bright orange shirt, which Phyllis adored. When she arrived
at her new school, however, she was stripped of her shirt and
other belongings, and never saw any of them again. In honour
Representatives from the student council, teachers,
support staff, spiritual advisor and administration at
Lake of Two Mountains High School wore the orange
t-shirts to proclaim the school is united in support of
the surviving victims of the residential school system and that “Every Child Matters”.
of Phyllis and all the other children who were forced to attend
these awful schools, September 30 was named Orange Shirt
Day.
According to LTMHS principal Alan Simoneau, Native
American rights is an important issue for students of this school.
During the previous school year, several LTMHS students made
oral presentations with the goal of informing their peers about
the struggles many aboriginal people have faced and continue
to face today. That is why, with the help of Justine Dansereau,
the school’s spiritual animator, Mr. Simoneau encouraged teachers and staff alike to help raise awareness of residential schools
and honour their survivors by participating in Orange Shirt
Day.
In conclusion, the staff and teachers succeeded in what they
set out to do: inform the student population about residential
schools and stand up for aboriginal rights. As the movement
now known as Orange Shirt Day continues to grow, LTMHS
will be proud to have been a part of such an important event.
The Community’s Connection’s LTMHS correspondent, Mr.
Habberfield Smith is also the Student Council Co-President.
This is his first article for our publication.
LTM Breakfast Club:
One of those extra services educators give to students is the
Breakfast Club at Lake of Two Mountains High School. Chief
organizer and reading specialist Laurie King said that access to
the free toast, muffins, juices and other serve yourself items at
morning recess was initiated because some students wouldn’t
get breakfast otherwise. Open to everyone, the Club is very
popular and may even have led to a reduction in incidents of
bullying. However, the popularity means that financial resources are strained to the breaking point. Anyone wishing to
help with donations of money or consumables can contact Ms.
King at [email protected] or (450)612-7830.
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Remembrance Day. 2015
By Melanie Huthison
Lest We Forget
By Gordon Wetmore
©Margie Lavallee
On the weekend of the 7th & 8th of November, The Royal
Canadian Legion Branch 185 held its 69th Annual Remembrance ceremonies. Many attended the different events held
over the weekend. As usual, the 107 Navy League and 785
Kiwanis Air Cadets participated in the ceremonies. We had
the pleasure of welcoming Warrant Officer Ken Downton
(Ret.) as our guest speaker. He kept our crowd entertained
with his wonderful presentation.
Remembrance Day this year marked 97 years since the
Armistice that ended The First World War was signed
on the 11th hour of the 11th month of 1918. Poet Robert
Service, renowned for his poems about the Klondike Gold
Rush, served as an ambulance driver in France and
wrote Rhymes of a Red Cross Man about his experiences.
Maybe his most poignant words were in the forward:
You took the things that once were men,
And sped them through that zone of hate
To where the dripping surgeons wait;
And wonder, too, if in God’s sight
War ever, ever can be right.
WW1 was to be “the war that ends all wars.” Sadly, we
know only too well that it was not. Let us honour the
fallen of that conflict and all the others since, and work
to achieve their ultimate goal, peace.
(With thanks to Elizabeth Parr for lending me a copy of Rhymes
that has been in her family since 1921.)
Ms. Yollande Boudreau also joined us
in representing the Silver Cross
Mothers. To all who attended or parMaison des jeunes
ticipated in our ceremonies, we thank
de Deux-Montagnes
you. We thank you for keeping remembrance strong in our community, we thank you for honouring all
the men and women who made the The Maison des jeunes of Deux-Montagnes is a non profit orultimate sacrifice for our country and ganisation that was founded in 1991.
©Paul Goyetche
our freedom. May we never forget. We are located at Central Park on 13th Avenue next to the pool.
Our mission consists of offering an environment fitting to a
teen’s image and providing activities, listening services, support and intervention enabling the youth to better evolve in
our society’s present context.
We are open five 5 days per week and our schedule varies
according to the season.
At la Maison des jeunes you will find a pool table, an Internet
room, a living room with a TV, DVD, Xbox One and a Play
Station. We also have a baby Fooze table and we can use the
soccer field when there are no games.
We offer year long activities such as an outing to La Ronde, a
summer camp, a winter camp during spring break, horse riding, and much more.
Services are offered in both languages, English and French.
To become a member of la Maison des jeunes, a teen has to be
Korean War veterans Cal Atkin (Royal Canadian Navy between 11 years 9 months and 18 years old.
aboard HMCS Huron and Athabasca), fifth from right, Drugs and alcohol are strictly forbidden at la Maison des jeunes
and Neil MacDonald (Canadian Army, Queen’s Own and during all outings. Being under the influence or in possesRifles)fourth from right, were honoured guests along with sion of any drugs or alcohol would result in immediate expulpiper Matthew Curiale at the Lake of Two Mountains High sion.
School’s annual Remembrance Day ceremony. With them Our staff is there to listen, help and make sure that all teens are
are members of the student council, singers, musicians, safe. Contact us at (450) 491-3958.
and readers of tributes and the traditional “In Flanders A membership costs $2.00 per year, and it gives the teens some
Fields.” In his address, Mr. MacDonald told the assem- rebates on our activities. We only ask teens to participate in our
bled students that the line “Take up our quarrel with the fund raising activities and to respect our few rules and regulafoe” did not necessarily mean to join in armed combat. It tions. Self-respect, as well as the respect for others, personnel,
also means standing up against unfairness and injustices, volunteers, materials used and the environment are our biggest rules.
such as bullying.
Nov. 11 at LTM:
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WHAT IF IT WAS NOT A MATTER OF WILL...?
It is possible that you or someone you know has ADHD...PANDA BLSO, a resource to help anyone who is seeking
information and support on Attention Deficit with or without Hyperactivity.
Don’t miss our next events at 4 Korners Family Resource Center, 1906, Oka Road, Deux-Montagnes (from 7:00 to
9:00 p.m.). No reservation required. Yearly membership card $5 individual; $7 family.
DATE
January 28, 2016
Conference
Speaker
Details
Current Information on Audrey Duguay, For Parents/Adults/Professionals
At times, medication is part of a doctor’s recomADHD Medication
Pharmacist
mendation in treating ADHD. Audrey Duguay,
Pharmacist, provides a clear, up-to-date and easy
to understand presentation that answers many
questions for parents, adults and professionals
who are looking for more information on this topic.
For Parents/Professionals
Peter Gantous,
Howto Deal With
February 25, 2016
Is your child often angry, has frequent tantrums
M.A., Clinical
Oppositional Defior constantly defies rules set by adults? Maybe
Psychologist
ant Behaviours
your child has a diagnosis of oppositional defiant
disorder (ODD). This conference will present useful information to parents and professionals that
can help promote pro-social compliance and decrease disruptive behaviours.
* Builds confidence and self-esteem with a positive teaching
READING DETECTIVES – Winter 2016
approach
Intended for children who are completing Grade 3 or 4 and
* Improves reading level
who need to improve their reading level, the program proRegistration evening date to come. Consult our Web Site:
motes literacy and social skills in a fun and interactive way!
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* Improves social skills and gives a sense of belonging within a
For more information, call Mrs. Marie-Josée Trudel at 514 713group
5353 or contact her by email: [email protected]
* Increases motivation to read through a fun and accepting environment
The Lions’ Den –
By Nancy Ryder
We wish to thank all the people who donated
and bought books at the Lions’ Book fair. It was
a great success as a result of your participation.
(See article on p. 21.)
Keep your eyes open for our famous fruit cakes and cookies.
Remember they make nice gifts for friends and family members.
Make sure to keep your calendar open for January 30, 2016
for our annual Winter Carnival. Come and have a fun day
with the family at no cost.
As always, the Deux-Montagnes Lions Club appreciates your
continued support and hopes to see you all in the New Year.
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Do you know about Info-Santé: 8-1-1?
As the season begins to change and the trees
show their colors, we know that the flu and
common cold period is just around the corner.
Next we will be complaining about the overcrowded health
system. Before rushing to the doctor, remember to call 8-1-1 for
Info-Santé service.
Info-Santé is the bilingual, province-wide telephone help line
for answers to health questions. Since 2008 it has been accessible
through a simple three-digit number, 811, which immediately
provides the option to “Press 9” for service in English. If you
have a non-urgent health question, your first thought should
be to call Info-Santé. Health care professionals are on duty 24
hours a day, 7 days a week to answer your calls. Even though
there is a single number for the whole province, questions of a
local nature are transferred to someone familiar with the
resources available in that area. While illness cannot be
diagnosed over the phone, lots of concerns can be addressed
and responded to with authority. Do you want to learn about
the risks of immunization? About the symptoms of common
illnesses? About how to protect yourself from infectious
diseases? Info-Santé can provide you with answers to these
and many other questions.
The network is a fully integrated web of services designed to
help you maintain your health and well-being, both physical
and mental. Too often, we complain that we are unable to find a
doctor and resort to over-use of the emergency department of
the hospital. While there is a recognized doctor shortage in
Fletcher Peacock had simple advice for communication that
works to make situations better rather than worse. “If what
you’re doing works, keep doing it. If what you’re doing doesn’t
work, stop doing it.”
In other words, “Water the
flowers, not the weeds.”
The author, speaker and
consultant presented a number of
techniques for “solution focused
communications” to caregivers at
the 4 Korners Family Resource
Center in Deux-Montagnes,
September 16.
He cited the example of a parent
who yelled at a child who did not
do as told. “Does that work?” Mr.
Peacock asked. “No.” “What do
Fletcher Peacock, author, you do then?” “Yell louder.”
Frequently eliciting anecdotes
speaker and communications
and
comments from his listeners,
consultant symbolically
he
encouraged
awareness that
“waters the flowers”
everything a person does is an effort
to fulfill a need. Citing philosopher Deepak Chopra, he said that
the best way to influence another person is to “change my
perception of the other person.”
Good communicators understand that reality is subjective,
By Kim Nymark
Quebec and elsewhere in Canada, there are many ways to access
the help we need. Although knowing that this is a widespread
problem doesn’t help us in our search for a doctor, it should
perhaps encourage us to look for alternatives in non-urgent
situations so that the doctors we do have can concentrate on
the truly pressing medical needs of patients.
The overburdened system requires a complete “reengineering” which is actually underway, at least in some
respects. One of these is the Info-Santé line. By encouraging
people to ask questions and to get referrals to the agencies and
services that they need, when they need them, the pressure on
the family practitioner and emergency services is reduced. This
will allow services to be more available in the circumstances
when they are genuinely required, such as accidents and sudden
events like heart attacks and strokes. The health professionals
at the other end of the telephone line can guide you through
dealing with fevers, simple infections, or other daily health
concerns and also tell you when a visit to a doctor or the hospital
is really necessary.
Don’t hesitate to try out the Info-Santé line by calling 811,
pressing 9 for service in English, and asking your questions. If
your phone does not allow you to dial 811, dial: 514-521-2100.
You are likely to be pleasantly surprised by the courtesy and
efficiency of the person on the other end of the line.
([email protected] for the English Communities Committee of the
CISSS des Laurentides and 4 Korners Family Resource Center: 1-888-9743940 or 819-324-4000 ext. 4330)
Communication That Waters the Flowers
(A L‘Appui sponsored workshop)
By Gordon Wetmore
and that “what works for me” doesn’t necessarily work for the
other person.
Some words encourage the production of endorphins and
positivity; others can be toxic. He used the word “but” as an
example. If a person says, “I like what you have done but I see
some things that need fixing,“ then the “but” invalidates the
positive opening. Change the “but” to an “and” and the tone
becomes inclusive and validating. “It’s simple and not obvious,”
he said.
He identified three types of people that the communicator
may be dealing with: A person who does not even recognize
there is a problem; a person with a problem but not ready or
able to take action (he or she will often say “yes, but …”); and a
person who is ready and willing to act. For the first two, the
communicator will have to remember that each “client” will
have a unique way of co-operating and to speak “indirectly to
the unconscious mind.”
Communicators would be wise to remember that they do
not have the truth; that there are no problems, “only
opportunities,” no failures “only learnings,” and not just one
solution but thousands.
Versions of his book Water the Flowers Not the Weeds have been
published in French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Swedish,
Japanese and Thai. It is available in English at Amazon.ca. Mr.
Peacock has been a consultant to businesses, education, health
and governments.
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Alzheimer’s Disease: Essential Information
By Carol Wetmore
On Wednesday, October 21, we attended
a conference on Alzheimer’s Disease at the
4 Korners Family Resource Center in
Deux-Montagnes. Patrick Lavigne from
the Société Alzheimer des Laurentides
gave us three hours of exciting, scary and
helpful information about this form of dementia and how to cope with it. The conference was sponsored by L’Appui des
Laurentides.
Patrick Lavigne of the Société Alzheimer
des Laurentides
Alzheimer’s is the most common form of
dementia, and as we have an aging population we will unfortunately experience
this disease more often in our families,
loved ones, and ourselves. Fifty percent
of the population over 65 will have some
form of dementia. This means a huge need
for caregivers, most of whom are family
members and unpaid.
There are 10 warning signs for Alzheimer’s, but it is a complicated process for
getting a diagnosis – mostly by eliminating other causes for the changes we notice
in ourselves and loved ones.
1. Memory loss: forgetting more than
usual and not remembering later; not retaining what was told to us a few moments ago.
2. Difficulty performing familiar tasks
or completing ones already started, like
making a meal or playing a game.
3. Problems with language; not finding
the right word or forgetting simple
words, making someone difficult to understand.
4. Disorientation in time or space; getting lost on one’s own street, not knowing
the time of day.
5. Impaired judgement: a person may
not attend to a medical problem, not recognize how serious anything is, or wear
inappropriate clothing for the season.
6. Problems with abstract thinking
such as balancing a cheque book or doing
simple calculations; not knowing what
numbers are or what they mean.
7. Misplacing things in inappropriate
places, such as the iron in the freezer or
false teeth in the sugar bowl.
8. Changes in mood or behaviour, sudden strong shifts from calm to tears or
anger for no apparent reason.
9. Changes in personality: becoming
confused, suspicious or withdrawn.
10. Loss of initiative: becoming very
passive and apathetic; needing frequent
cues and prompts to do simple things like
getting dressed.
Mr. Lavigne said that if you notice these
signs in a loved one, take him or her to a
doctor who can make an evaluation, do
further tests and start treatment. The earlier you start treatment, the better affect
it will have to slow down the process and
maintain a good quality of life.
Alzheimer’s is a disease of the brain
and is progressive. For unknown reasons,
brain cell neurons develop tangles inside
and clumps of amyloid protein outside.
This interferes with most cognitive functions and the brain actually shrinks.
This is the scary part. As your loved
ones lose autonomy they will become
frightened and confused and will require
much patience. At the beginning they will
be in denial that anything is wrong. This
disease takes a huge toll on the caregivers
as they see the person they love become
someone who behaves like a frightened
young child or a very abusive, angry, difficult adult whom they don’t recognize
anymore. Also, Alzheimer’s is not always
a disease of old age. Unfortunately, it can
show up early, and it can progress quickly
in some people and slowly in others.
We were told that no matter how much
understanding and cognitive abilities they
have lost, they retain all their emotions
and sensitivity. This means they will understand the tone of your voice and your
gentle touch even if they don’t understand
what you are asking
them to do. They
will also sometimes
react violently to an
aggressive tone, or
with tears and fears.
They are still adults,
he said, so remember to treat them
with respect, even if
they have to learn
simple behaviours
again. At one point Alzheimer sufferers
can no longer be left alone and placement
in a care facility has to be considered.
Unfortunately, there’s no cure yet but
much research is going on all over the
world. There are at least three medications to help with symptoms and slow
down the advance.
Mr. Lavigne advised caregivers to respect their limits and ask for help for
themselves before they break-down.
Help can be counselling and emotional
support; also physical, a respite from
looking after the patient a few hours a
day. For caregivers, there are support
groups such as at the 4 Korners and at
the CLSC. Pamphlets on Alzheimer’s are
available at 4 Korners and from the
Societé Alzheimer des Laurentides,
which is also available for advice and
support. He said that families need to
plan for the future and have powers of
attorney arranged.
In the audience were several caregivers
with family members suffering from dementia. We heard from them the reality
of the difficulties they face. Physical and
emotional support was badly needed,
and everyone was encouraged to seek
help from medical and social services, and
to have a place of escape to get their own
life back for a while.
An expert on caring for Alzheimer’s
patients, Mr. Lavigne told the group that
both his parents died of the disease, his
father going fairly quickly but his mother
lasting 15 years. He described how frustrating and heartbreaking it often was,
such as the times when his mother did
not recognize him or his sister. Yet a loving connection remained. “The heart,”
he said, “is never affected by Alzheimer’s.” With warmth and humour, he gave
an information-packed three hour presentation. We were all very grateful.
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Here Comes the Future!
The second instalment of “Here Comes the Future” showcases two writers at very different stages in their lives. The first, Robin Della
Corte, is a LTMHS and Dawson College graduate who is about to get her degree in journalism from Concordia University. As a news
collector, presenter and explainer, she will be someone who soon will help create our understanding of the world. The second has just
begun Grade 10 at Rosemere High. Elizabeth Hua, one of twin sisters who are our RHS correspondents, raises a fresh perspective on some
things we all assumed should be eliminated.
Success Does Not Just Happen
I think it’s important to note that success
does not just happen. It doesn’t happen
overnight and it surely doesn’t come
without failures along the way. Though
my experiences may vary from those of
others, one thing I know is a fact: you create opportunities through hard work and
persistence.
The last time I wrote for the Community
Connections, I was 17 and graduating from
Lake of Two Mountains High School. It
was the first time I ever had anything
published and it meant a lot to me. I knew
as young as 10 that I wanted to be a writer,
and by the time I was 14 I’d narrowed my
writing dreams specifically to being a
journalist. That same year, I made sure to
try to write for as many publications as I
could to start building my portfolio for
going on to study journalism in university. I also managed to write for the
school’s yearbook and fashion show
magazine.
That fall, I was accepted into Dawson
College’s literature program. Knowing
after two years there I would apply to
Concordia University’s journalism program, I immediately got involved with
the college’s weekly newspaper. After contributing regularly, I became a senior staff
writer and reported on important campus stories. The paper was my first
hands-on experience as a journalist: reporting on different events weekly, scheduling interviews, working with other reporters and editors, and copy editing with
various editors. I absolutely loved it! Everything about the job appealed to me. I
was fascinated with interviewing people
and hearing their stories. I was always
eager to start new stories, and I would get
excited to see my name in the byline - it
was as if my work had come to life when
I saw a completed piece in the paper.
Before applying to the journalism program, though, I felt discouraged and extremely doubtful. The program is very
hard to get into, as they only let in 60 students yearly, very low compared to other
programs. We also had to take an English
exam that lasted three hours and was
very difficult even for students whose
By Robin Della Corte
mother-tongue is English. Nonetheless, I
wanted it badly. Getting into the program
would give me more of the opportunities
I wanted in this field. With joy, I found out
I was one of those few students accepted
for the fall of 2012. I felt like my dreams
were coming together. I knew what my
purpose was; I felt that this was truly I
what was meant to do.
When I started university, as in college,
I read the student newspaper right away
to see how I could become part of it. Within
the first three weeks, I contributed my first
article and applied for the position of assistant news editor - and got the job.
As the assistant news editor in my first
year at Concordia, I covered important
campus stories and student politics, and
it was great. Once again, I was in a newsroom environment. Every week we would
decide what stories to cover and whom
to interview. Then we’d write the stories,
copy edit and put the paper together. I had
this routine memorized.
Just before I finished my first year, I knew
I wanted to start freelancing to other than
student publications. I really wanted to
try to get my name out there and build a
stronger portfolio. Even though I was hesitant because I was only in first year, I decided to apply to community newspapers
to see if anyone was hiring interns. The
editor of The Suburban Newspaper, an English weekly serving the West Island, Laval
and Montreal, saw my portfolio and
resume and told me to come in to one of
their weekly editorial meetings to discuss
possible opportunities. After, I was given
a freelancing job with the Laval section.
The job was very consuming; I would
sometimes take on five articles a week on
top of my school work at Concordia.
Nonetheless, I loved it, and it reassured
me that this was what I wanted to do.
After spending a year at The Suburban
Newspaper, I moved on to other internships
that contributed to my portfolio and experience. One six months’ internship was
at a bridal fashion publication called Elegant Wedding Magazine as a copy editor
and writer. Although it was in a different
area of journalism, I loved the experience
it gave me.
Magazine
writing was
a l w a y s
something
that caught
my attention.
This past
summer, I
had
the
great opportunity to intern at CTV News Channel in Toronto. I was
a chase producer, essentially the one to
“chase” down guests for the day’s broadcast, schedule interviews, do pre-interviews and write scripts for the anchors. It
felt like a dream, everything I wanted. The
quotation, “Find something you love doing, and you’ll never have to work a day
in your life” precisely describes how I felt.
It never truly seemed like work but felt
natural, something I wanted to be doing.
While in Toronto, I had opportunities to
report on international and national
news, so that I always felt an adrenaline
rush coming to work. I never knew what
I would be assigned.
Three years have already gone by and
I will receive my Bachelors Degree in Journalism from Concordia at the end of this
year. I feel privileged to have had the
chance to work with and be taught by
some incredible journalists. I also feel
thankful to have had the chance to work
and intern at all those places because every
single one helped me grow and learn more
about myself.
Surely, we all have different career
paths, and they all take turns, twists, hit
bumps and maybe sometimes come to a
complete stop. However, we always have
the control to decide what these moments
in our lives will make of us. As one of my
journalism teachers told me, and I will
never forget: “Now is the time to do everything you’ve ever wanted.”
December / January 2016
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Here comes the future!
Cont’d from p. 14
Error is Imperative
By Elizabeth Hua,
RHS Correspondent
The seven deadly sins bolster imper- lust, knowledge and prowess would an absurd, fufection. Wrath, greed, sloth, pride,
lust, envy, and gluttony are reigned
by temptation and mortal flaw. To
acquire and behold all this world has
to offer… is that not the ultimate objective? People are rarely satisfied, always wanting more - always needing more - to be beguiled into contentment. An unseemly and villainous affliction, avarice devours the mind. But
desire is not demonizing; character is
defined by action, and only through
action is life truly expressed.
Essential to the future and present
under countless guises, education is
not synonymous with academics. To
learn, the mind must be open to the
inexplicable, and the heart must be
willing to embrace possibility. Sentimental attachment must not be discarded, purpose must not be lost, and
negativity must not be scorned, for the
seven sins, though detrimental, illustrate man’s greatest desires, aspirations, and mortality. Without greed,
powers would topple and progress
would be stemmed. Without pride,
honour would be worthless. Without
sloth, imagination would be tamed by
ceaseless mundane activity. Without
be lost. Without envy, initiative and
improvement would not be sought.
And without gluttony, Eve would not
have eaten the apple.
Curiosity is an asset empowered by
its finest reward: discovery. People
crave knowledge, and spinning falsities does nothing to satiate their lust.
Truth and purpose are vague and unsubstantiated, yet they provide the
basis of both religion and profession.
In every subject matter and course of
study, fundamental beliefs stem from
craving – craving for explanation, for
reason, for assurance. Therefore, ethnicity, values, and culture are irrelevant. So long as pursuit is favoured,
so long as questions are asked and innovation is treasured, wisdom will
continue to ripen and mature. And, at
the end of life, once satisfaction is more
present than not, curiosity will finally
know respite.
Humanity is easily incited, and without this incitement,
all would be lost.
Mastering the sins is
Lionel Pascal
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tile mission.
So, let people
sin, let people
bask in darkness and bitter truths. Let
them plunge
into the blackened sea of raw emotion to feel guilt
and pleasure and need. And then take
their hands and teach them to swim.
Showing how to solve, rather than the
solution; thus is the role of education.
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Health Officials: Situation ‘Precarious’ But No Action
ESBL Press Release
At a meeting with representatives from the citizens group
Équité
santé
BassesLaurentides (ESBL), Ministry
of Health and Social Services
(MSSS) officials acknowledged
that the underfunding of health
services here is unacceptable
but offered no solution.
The meeting took place in
Quebec City in mid-October.
Compared to funding in all
the other regions in Quebec,
the Laurentians are in the
worst position with a deficit
of $ 68.6 million for 2014-2015.
The deficit is calculated by esESBL spokespeople
tablishing what the region
Elizabeth Saccà and needs compared with the acDuncan Hart Cameron tual funding for the year. To
make matters worse, Health
at Quebec City.
care Minister Dr. Gaetan
Barrette has announced budget cuts for the Laurentians
of $22 million next year.
“The MSSS admitted that our situation is precarious,”
said Duncan Hart Cameron, spokesperson for ESBL. “During our meeting, we were in agreement on many points,
namely that the inequitable funding is unacceptable and
that it needs to be rectified. They also agreed, fundamentally, with our proposition that more money needs to be
distributed to the regions in greatest need. However, they
did not commit to taking concrete action in any way.”
Mr. Cameron noted that the budget system that the
MSSS uses already contains mechanisms designed to reduce the funding inequities between the regions. However, the money transferred via these mechanisms is so
small that underfunded regions like the Laurentians just
fall further and further behind.
“It is simply unfair,” added Elizabeth Saccà, another
spokesperson for the group. “Each year, the Laurentians
finds itself at the bottom of the heap. Yet the Ministry
forces people to stay in their respective regions for many
services such as mental health. If they are going to
underfund us, they should at least allow us to gain access
to services elsewhere. This has to change!”
A non-partisan group, the ESBL is continuing its campaign to increase health care funding in the Laurentians.
If you would like to help, you can contact us by email at
[email protected] or visit our web
site at www.equitesantebasseslaurentides.org..
Developing a shared vision for quality of life
and health in Deux-Montagnes
It was more like a party with 35 friends and new acquaintances than a work session, but we got a lot of work done.
Hosts of Tous Complices pour notre communauté had
outfitted Salle Annette Savoie at the Deux-Montagnes Library with colourful centre pieces, refreshments and plenty
of Post-Its including 22 by 22-inch ones – larger than I had
ever seen.
Team members brainstorm a shared vision
for the future of Deux-Montagnes
By Elizabeth J. Saccà
Photo from Facebook:
Tous complices pour notre communauté
Our purpose on the evening of November 5 was to review the findings of a survey of 800 residents and generate
new ideas to improve the quality of life and health for our
futures here in the MRC of Deux-Montagnes. While the scope
was the entire MRC, that is seven towns along the river and
lake from St-Eustache through Saint-Placide, this session
was for the residents of Deux-Montagnes.
TVBL, the cable and web television of the Lower
Laurentians http://www.tvbl.ca/, recorded much of the session and interviewed willing participants.
Through the survey, residents had reported their highest satisfaction is with access to bicycle paths and green
spaces, while residents’ low satisfaction is with public transport and employment assistance. Their lowest satisfaction
is with health care services.
How can we help improve the quality of life and health
in our community?
In the session, we discussed and summarized what our
town has and what is missing, and we generated ideas on
what we would like to see in the future.
We know that working together fosters good health and
quality of life. That evening a new team of 35 of us laid important groundwork: a shared vision of the future for our
lives in Deux-Montagnes.
For details on Tous Complices see http://www.touscomplices.com/. Interesting survey results are posted at
http://goo.gl/YQ9OhK.
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A wonderful way to get
into the Christmas spirit.
By Betty & Martin Hensen
Recently we attended the press-conference of The Route
des Gerbes d’Angelica, at which occasion they showed
off their Christmas decorations and lighting, an amazing
spectacle. The gardens are lit up with 70,000 + Christmas
lights, which illuminate the artistic original Christmas
decorations throughout the gardens. It was a virtual feast
for the eyes.
The boutique in the gardens is open from November
14 till December 20. The items sold are one of a kind, and
many are handmade. There is a large variety of jams,
marmalades, mustards, dressings and oils with Angelica herbs as a base.
©France Laliberté
©France Laliberté
Display in the Boutique
In addition, delicious homemade goodies, specialty
breads, herbal teas and Christmas decorations are available at reasonable prices. The gingerbread village and the
staff’s costumes are a pleasure to behold.
The gardens are open evenings on Dec. 5, 12 and 19
until 9:00 pm. Therefore this would be the best time to
enjoy the light spectacle. Santa and the Ice Fairy are on
the premises daily.
WTO Craft Fair:
©Carol Wetmore
Hallowe’en marks the end of October and the
beginning of the Christmas craft fair season.
Quick out of the gate – maybe the first – was the
Women’s Time Out Craft fair on Hallowe’en itself.
The Ice Fairy is beau- ©France Laliberté
tifully dressed in a self
made ornately designed cloak. She resides in an open chapel
in the woods, all lit up,
with a backdrop that is
awe inspiring.
This is a great outing
for the whole family.
Your children and
grandchildren will
thoroughly enjoy the
experience and admis- Santa and Mrs. Claus in
sion is free for the holi- front of the chapel
day season. The gardens are a 30 minute ride and located at 6015 rang SaintVincent, Mirabel. Tel: 450-258-1648. The gardens are
wheelchair accessible. For more information visit the
website at www.gerbesdangelica.com.
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A Look at Rosemere
Many copies of Community Connections
are brought to Rosemere and placed
at the Town Hall, Rosemere Library,
all the churches, Memorial Community Centre, the Horizon Club, train
station, etc. Be sure to pick up your
copy. It is free and comes out every
two months. If you know someone
who no longer lives in Rosemere it
might be a nice gesture to send them a
subscription as a gift. In the paper
there is a form you can fill out and the
cost is very low. Our thanks go to Eric
Painter, the Church Snoop, who delivers the paper to us. People working on
the paper are all volunteers.
The last month of the year has arrived – December and is one of the busiest, with Christmas shopping, wrapping, decorating the house, baking and
more. If you are hosting the Christmas dinner, you are planning the
meal. Some people hang stockings especially with younger children and
leave a special snack for Santa Claus.
Oh, what fun! At the end of December
we celebrate New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31
and sing Auld Lang Syne. Some people make New Year’s Resolutions but
often these go by the wayside. Have a
very Merry Christmas and a happy,
healthy New Year!
Has your family ever had a family
reunion? This fall , our own Rosemarie
DeVillers organized one for her family. Born and brought up in New
Brunswick, Rosemarie left and went
to Ontario to work in retailing. Others in her family went off to different
locations in Canada, British Columbia,
Alberta, Quebec, and the USA.
Rosemarie met her husband Bill in
Ontario and after marriage came to live
in Quebec. The family reunion went
very well and she was able to put peo-
By Marge McCord
ple up with the kindness of friends in
their homes. A good friend in Lorraine
hosted an evening for the gang serving wine, food and entertainment.
Rosemarie had a similar evening at
her place. They had a wonderful time.
Read recently that the poem “In
Flanders Fields” is 100 years old. It
was written by John McCrae. In April
of this year the Royal Canadian Mint
released a commemorative silver coin
to mark the poem’s anniversary. Statues of McCrae were unveiled in Ottawa and Guelph and his childhood
home was reopened as a museum.
McCrae studied Medicine at McGill
and went overseas during World War
I. He was appointed consulting physician to the British armies in France.
A lady teacher in New York came
up with the idea that the poppy
should be used as a symbol of the war
years and of the men and women who
fought, in remembrance of them. She
bought some real poppies and distributed them to wear on November 11,
Armistice Day. A lady working with
this teacher took the idea back to her
native France and got war widows
and orphans to work making artificial poppies to raise funds for devastated areas. This practice spread to
the United States, Canada, Australia,
New Zealand and disabled veterans
were being employed to make the poppies.
Each Remembrance Day volunteers in more than 120 countries distribute the scarlet emblem McCrae
made famous. In Canada, thousands
of poppy sellers take to the streets
every year, raising millions of dollars.
Rosemere had its Annual Memorial
Day service held in early November
in the Rosemere
Memorial Church.
A large enthusiastic group of guests
attended the opening of the art exhibition. “Outdoor painters of yesterday and today” on July 31 in the
Alphonse Desjardins Room in the
Mont Tremblant City Hall. The show
was available for viewing till August
23, bringing together the works of Canadian masters and 12 contemporary
artists, who are continuing the tradition of outdoor landscape painting.
This magnificent setting served as a
subject for Canadian artists Maurice
Cullen, Robert Pilot and Edwin
Holgate. The exhibition was part of
the centennial celebration festivities of
Lac Tremblant Nord. It was worthy
of the major art galleries, said Michel
Normandeau, organizer and outdoor
artist. They painted the same subjects
although the trees have grown taller.
One of the major contributors in
making the show possible was Eric
Klinkhoff of Galerie Eric Klinkhoff in
Montreal on Sherbrooke Street, West.
He extended the life of the exhibition
by bringing it to Montreal this past
fall to the Montreal Museum of Fine
Arts. Our own Sue Quarles, talented
artist, one of the contemporary artists,
long-time resident of Tremblant exhibited her work and we are very
proud to have her as one of our Rosemere residents.
Household tip: When making
scrambled eggs, for three eggs, use ¼
teaspoon baking soda, no more no less,
that you beat. You will get big fluffy
curds, when scrambling eggs. The
same applies when making omelettes.
Don’t add salt since the soda adds a
slightly salty taste.
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Educators Put Dispute Aside for Terry Fox Runs
By RHS Correspondents Elizabeth and Jennifer Hua
Additional material from Gordon Wetmore
Terry Fox was a determined young man who was diagnosed
with bone cancer at the age of 18. After having his right leg
amputated, he was inspired by other cancer patients, many of
them children, to run across the nation in his Marathon of Hope
to raise funds for cancer research. Unfortunately, cancer was
found in his lungs just outside of Thunder Bay, Ontario, and he
passed away at the age of 22. Since then, people around the
world have pursued Terry’s legacy and donated more than
$650 million in his name.
Teachers and other staff members at two of the Sir Wilfrid
Laurier board’s schools in Rosemere elected not to let contract
disputes with the Quebec government interfere with the greater
good of the Terry Fox Run. The result was nearly $11 000 raised
for the cancer fighting charity.
McCaig Elementary led the way with $10 600. Chief organizer Kristin Crowdis said the September 24 run through the
neighbourhood streets was the culmination of “cross curricular, whole school activity.” A one-time a student at McCaig
herself, Ms. Crowdis is in her eighth year as a teacher there and
is very proud of the school’s participation in Terry Fox Runs
The Cambodian Water Project
over the years. Since 1992,
she said, McCaig runs have
brought in more than $250
000 “not counting this
Jennifer
Elizabeth
year.”
Rosemere High’s annual Terry Fox Run took place Friday,
October 2, and raised $4 300. Students were called to the auditorium during their first and second period classes to receive an
ankle bracelet imbedded with a chip to record their time for
marking purposes.
Along the designated routes, teachers, staff, and police directed traffic and urged breathless adolescents to the finish line.
After an energized award ceremony for the six fastest boys and
girls at each grade level, students were dismissed for an early
lunch and an afternoon of spirited activities.
Student Council handled the afternoon’s activities. Karaoke,
trivia, a treasure hunt, football toss and tug-of-war kept people
occupied as a talented band played through the afternoon. The
barbecue was a big success, thanks to generous donations and
enthusiastic student participation.
By RHS Correspondents Elizabeth and Jennifer Hua
In 2012, Mrs. Germain Artiss, an incredible woman with more
Since Mrs. Artiss’ recent retirement, Ms. Enrica Vani, an ERC
than 50 years of teaching experience, introduced the Homestay teacher at Rosemere High School, has taken the reins. With 81
Volunteer Teachers Organisation (HVTO) to the students and pumps to go, this year’s first book sale took place Thursday,
staff of Rosemere High School.
October 22, during the evening of the school’s Open House. At $1
for any soft-cover and $2 for hard-covers, the fundraiser offered
A non-profit, non-governmental organization founded by a bargain of benefits. Like Mr. Piseth, our aim lies in “reducing
Sim Piseth, the HVTO provides Cambodian communities with poverty and increasing wisdom.” (We believe like him that
the necessary means for education, accessible drinking water “education is the answer.”)
and improved living conditions. Sponsorship programs offer
students there the highest opportunities for success, selfsustainability and escape from the vicious circle of poverty.
Moreover, development projects stimulate a higher employment rate among the local people.
At RHS, funding the clean water project has become a schoolwide effort. Used books sales and exciting raffles are held during lunch hours and at community events, and the annual ReadA-Thon encourages student contribution with subsequent academic benefits. Over the past three years, our school has proudly
donated over $10 000 toward the construction of 54 water wells
in a Cambodian village. Our goal is to build a total of 135 pumps
in order to provide clean water for the entire community.
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A Canadian Odyssey, Step Two
We (Brian Knudsen and Rosemary Dzus) are recent arrivals in
Deux-Montagnes. We are here because in late 2012, we decided
it was time to have an extended adventure and see more of
Canada. We have found that this was a life-affirming decision!
Up until that point, we had lived most (Brian) or all (me) of
our lives in Manitoba. We wanted to know what it would be
like to actually live in other parts of Canada, instead of just
wondering what it might be like as we passed through beautiful and interesting places on our vacations. So we set out to
spend one full year in each of five locations in Canada. After
divesting ourselves of many material possessions and putting
the house on the market (amazing how many hours and
months of work can be summed up in a few words!), we headed
off in the spring of 2014 to our first destination, the Annapolis
Valley in Nova Scotia.
We had a grand time on the East
Coast, made many friends, and got
to know some fine, out of the way
places. I loved the valley, and the
fact that everything we needed was
so close at hand – I could walk to a
local farm, if I wanted to, to buy meat
and vegetables. The ocean was close,
and so was the seafood, and there
were many, many farm markets
where we’d actually meet the people who were growing our food.
Looking down the valley, we could
Rosemary and Brian see the blossoming abundance over
the full growing season. Being a food
whale watching in NS
lover and long-time gardener, I loved
that part of our stay in Nova Scotia.
Deux-Montagnes is our second stop, and we are thrilled to
find that, again, we are making good friends and enjoying the
wealth of locally grown food. In other ways, though, it is a very
different kind of Canadian experience, especially for me, as it’s
almost the first time I have ever lived in a city, certainly in such
a large urbanized area as greater Montreal and its environs.
Right in Deux-Montagnes, the tiny, out of the way streets, with
their houses that probably used to be cottages, are truly charming. The mix of renovated cottages, larger, more recent homes
and apartment buildings is a refreshing change from the typical suburban landscape of mile after mile of identical houses
and apartment blocks. The bike paths, enabling us to get anywhere throughout the complex of islands in the St. Lawrence,
are wonderful, and we have made good use of them. Navigating the complexities of the train/metro/bus network is more
challenging, but less and less so the more often we use them.
Outside of keeping busy exploring our new world, Brian
and I are involved in lots of activities. I am an artist, and have
returned to that first love after a wide-ranging career which
included industrial photography, NGO management, workshop planning, environmental education, and chicken evisceration.
You might be wondering what I’ve learned from our experience so far, and there are definitely a couple of things that spring
to mind. One is that people everywhere are different but yet the
same. Everyone has the same concerns, for our health and wellbeing, for our neighbourhoods and our children, and we may
By Rosemary Dzus
often wonder about the same unanswerable universal questions.
Another thing I have learned is that you probably have a
lot more “stuff” than you think you do, and it takes a lot more
energy and time than you think it will to sort through it, and
make decisions about what is really important. For me, over
the next few years, this will be an ongoing discipline!
Right now, I find I have accumulated a number of art pieces
which I would be pleased to sell before we move on to our next
location, in the interests of lessening the load in the cargo trailer
(which we use to move all our worldly possessions).
Here are a few samples of my work,
and my contact information:
[email protected] or 514867-0415. Portraiture is a genre that
continues to interest me. If you would
like to have your portrait done, let me
know!
Prairie Smoke
Portrait of Brian
17th annual Deux-Montagnes
Ringuette Tournament
By Andrea David,
Tournament Organizer
With great pleasure, we offer our exciting17th annual
ringuette tournament from January 4 through 10, 2016, at
the Olympia Arena in Deux-Montagnes.
Players look forward to our tournament because of the
ambiance and hospitality our hard working committee
delivers year after year. New for 2016 is a draw to win a
week at La Releve ringuette camp! Players will receive participation gifts and healthy snacks and have the chance to
get their team logo painted on their faces. For the finals,
“lucky” players (or players of the game) will be awarded
brand new ringuette sticks sponsored by Sports aux Puces
in St-Eustache. A prize table at the entrance of the arena
will have a multitude of interesting gifts to win.
For the past two years, the National Ringuette League
has played a season game during the tournament. This year,
Lac St-Louis Adrenaline will play Rive-Sud Revolution at
2:00 pm on Saturday, January 9, following the goalie competition at 1:00 pm. It is worth coming to watch the NRL
game because it is a fast-paced and exciting four periods.
You can win at a game of ring toss between the second and
third periods too!
We invite everyone to come out, especially for the goalie
competition and the NRL game. The arena will be full and
buzzing and a good time will be had by all!
12th Annual Deux-Montagnes Lions
Club Book Fair – a labour of love to
serve the community
By Margaret Fung-A-Ling
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categorizing and boxing thousands of donated books in
both English and French.
The book fair idea first came to Betty and Martin Hensen
to offer affordable books to the community and raise funds
for the Deux-Montagnes Lions. They started collecting donations in their basement and then working as a team
with Dave Byers and Heather Brown, managed to assemble 4,000 books. The first fair was organized in 2002.
Within a few years, a larger storage place was needed
which lead to the City of Deux-Montagnes offering space
in the Maison des Citoyens as a collecting area.
The fair has grown to be the second largest, categorized,
used-book fair in Quebec - the largest is the McGill University Book Sale. Martin Hensen explained that what distinguished the Lions Fair was its affordability; prices were
intentionally kept low over the years (hardcovers for $1.50,
pocket books for $0.50 and childrens books for $0.25) to
ensure accessibility for as many “reading fans” as possible.
On the weekend of October 17-18, hundreds of reading
fans, both local and from as far away as Ontario, the Eastern Townships and Laurentians, made their annual convergence on the Veterans Hall 141 Grand Moulin in DeuxMontagnes, enticed by a sea of close to 35,000 books – all
categorized. Handicapped individuals and parents with
strollers were given first access at the “pre-sale” on October 16.
Betty and Martin Hensen confirmed this will be their
last year as the fair’s organizational leads. After taking on
this challenging but rewarding role since 2002, they felt it
was time to hand over the reins. At a recent general meeting of the Deux-Montagnes Lions Club, it was decided that
Nancy Rupnik, a long time book fair volunteer, will take
over the organizational lead.
Now in its 12th year, the Deux-Montagnes Lions Club
Book Fair has become a beloved local event; a social occasion to acquire reading material for the winter, and to raise
funds to serve the community. Funds raised enable the
Deux-Montagnes Lions to purchase equipment like wheelchairs, walkers and canes for loan to handicapped members of the community (without charge), help the visually
impaired with a $1,500 donation each year to the local
library for large print books, support a variety of local
and regional charitable organizations and help the needy
in our community.
Original organizers Betty and Martin
Hensen with Nancy Rupnik
Book donations for the 2016 book fair will be accepted
starting in January at the Maison Des Citoyens, 202 Henri
Dunant, Deux-Montagnes, Monday-Friday, 10-11:30 am
and 2-4 pm. Please call Mr. Ouellet at 450-473-7450 to ensure someone is there to receive your donation.
Contacts for the Deux-Montagnes Lions Club:
Lion Martin Hensen: 450 473-1932
Lion Dave Byers: 514 602-7054
A labour of love for Deux-Montagnes Lions and a team
of over 25 volunteers, the book fair is a culmination of a
10-month effort, from January to October, of collecting,
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Minimum Incision Foot Surgery : Explained
Minimum incision surgery (MIS) is common practice for
a broad range of surgeries today. In traditional surgeries,
a surgeon was required to make a large incision in order
to perform the surgery. With MIS, the performing surgeon is required to make one or more small incisions of
usually less than a half inch. The surgeon then uses specific instruments and state of the art video equipment to
perform the surgery through a small opening.
The advantages of MIS are numerous including higher
accuracy rate, quicker healing times, less postoperative
pain or discomfort, less injury to the tissue, decreased
risk of post operative infections, quicker return to normal
activities and/or work and less scarring. When employing the correct equipment during MIS, whether it be an
arthroscope used by an orthopedist in a hospital or a
fluoroscope used by a podiatrist in a private clinic, the
margin of error is signficantly low!
At the Clinique Podiatrique Rive Nord in Rosemere, Dr.
Martin Scutt, podiatrist, the vast majority of procedures
are performed via an incision of less than 1 cm in length.
Regardless of whether it is to correct a large bunion in an
advanced stage, a neuroma or a small corn between the
toes, this procedure can be employed using a small incision to permanently correct the malformation. Patients
are commonly most impressed with the absence or low
level of postoperative pain and their significantly reduced
recovery times.
In order to determine if minimum incision surgery is an
appropriate treatment plan, a patient requires an initial
consultation which includes a comprehensive examination and digital x-rays. The results of the examination
and x-rays determine what procedure is most appropri-
By Dr. Martin Scutt
ate, since hundreds of surgical procedures for the foot
exist. During this consultation, the podiatrist is also able
to determine relative recovery times or time required
away from work, whether crutches are necessary, and
what to expect during and after the procedure. Subsequent to the initial surgical consultation, blood tests may
be necessary before performing the surgery itself in the
surgical room situated at the Rosemere clinic. Following
surgery, all postoperative care and appointments are provided by the podiatrist performing the surgery, Dr Martin Scutt, in order to enhance and promote the healing
process.
If you suffer from painful bunions, corns, hammertoes or
any type of foot pain, please do not hesitate to call us for
more information. Foot pain is never normal and should
be evaluated by a reputable podiatrist. Our clinics have
been built on honesty and integrity. Our team of experienced podiatrists (including colleagues Dr. Darrell
Bevacqua and Dr. Marc Antoine Dion) have an excellent
reputation for providing quality care with a reasonable
fee schedule. We are a hard working team devoted to providing care to a wide range of patients. Our greatest compliment is the distance patients will often travel to consult us, based on our reputation in the medical community and our accessibility. Our services and treatment
options include biomechanical examinations, custom,
quality orthotics, surgery (ingrown toenails, bunions,
hammertoes, flat foot or Hyprocure, corns, Morton’s neuroma), laser therapy for fungal nails, MBS therapy for
pain and other foot conditions; plantar fasciitis and heel
pain assessment, digital x-rays, plantar warts and much
more!.
For more information about a foot problem or to take
an appointment, please call our Rosemere office at (450)
979 0303 or Laval at (450) 937-5055.
Thank you for your trust.
Dr. Martin Scutt, podiatrist and clinicial teacher at
UQTR.BSc. Cornell University (1992), New York College
of Podiatric Medicine (1996)
St . Barnabas Hospital, New York (surgical residency)
Kanehsatà:ke Girl Kicks for Gold Medal
Kanehsatà:ke Mohawk Wynonna Cross kicked in the winning goal to win soccer gold in the first ever World Indigenous Games held in Brazil from October 23 — November
1!
Wynonna and her fellow teammates consisting of Natives from Kahnawá:ke , Akwesasne, and Vancouver, BC,
won gold on Friday, October 30, after the final game against
a Brazilian team ended in a tie and went to a shootout.
Wynonna was the final kicker. As she walked out onto to
the field to take the last kick that would determine the outcome, the entire stadium booed her. She said she was very
nervous but did as she was trained to do. She placed that
ball in the far corner at a high speed.
The team after receiving medals
A Pride of (Football) Lions
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Story and photos by Jennie Cross
This sport is a team effort. It is amazing that they made
it all the way. After travelling more than 24 hours to get
there and meeting their team mates from Vancouver, the
girls played together for the first time. The chemistry
was great and they did what they had to do to win. They
played with their hearts and minds.
Not only did the team achieve a dream of winning a
gold medal, they also met Indigenous peoples from 22
other countries. They are coming out of these games with
more knowledge and respect for other cultures and traditions from around the world.
As for Wynonna,
everyone is so proud of
her and her accomplishments. She has achieved
one of her dreams and
will continue to pursue
more. Next year she will
play in Cuba for the Native National team.
The games took place in
Palmas, Brazil, and involved 2,000 participants from 23 countries. Wynonna with a friend’s son
By Ryan Kennedy, Head Coach
Football season
has come to a
close, and I
would like to
share with you
the story of a remarkable group
of players. The
U15 Lions just
concluded their
2015
season
with a hard
The overachieving 2015 U15 football Lions
fought loss in the
and their coaches and manager
finals on November 1. While the loss itself was disappointing, the road to
the finals was a memorable one.
U15 is a division that comprises players that are 12 to 14
years old. This is a challenging age group from a registration
standpoint, as many young players from the civic programs
choose to continue their football careers in the school leagues.
This problem is particularly acute in our region, as the
Polyvalant Deux Montagnes Centurions have an established
program that attracts many of our civic players.
We began the season in June with 21 registered players, including seven that had never played before. To put that in perspective, most high school football teams usually have 40 players. There were some early season grumblings that the Lions
should be dissolved, and the players redistributed to other
teams. However, the core group of coaches knew the veteran
players that we had, and felt that we could field a competitive
team. We knew that it would mean many of our players would
play offense and defense. We felt that these players could pull
it off. Luckily for us the league decided to let us give it a try.
Every football season brings its share of injuries, so we struggled through training camp with 17 to 20 players at most practices. We did get some relief when our manager, Patricia
Doganieri, did some much appreciated recruiting within the
community. This helped boost our player count to 25.
Our veteran players were well supplemented by our new
recruits. Unlike some other sports, players with good athletic
skills can become impact players in their first year. We were
fortunate that a number of our new recruits did so. I think we
surprised many when we stormed out of the gates and ran up
a 7-1 regular season record, securing first place overall.
We comfortably won our first playoff game, but ran into a
well-prepared Rosemère Lynx team in the finals.
While the players and the coaching staff were understandably disappointed, there were many positives to reflect upon.
We went from a team that was almost dissolved to regular
season champions and runner up finalists. We had a great group
of parents and players that developed both friendships and a
deep belief in each other. I think that our players lived a football
experience that was unique, as some of them played up to four
positions. Their development and understanding of the game
progressed immensely.
I feel both honored and privileged to have coached the Lions
this year. I am already looking forward to the 2016 season. Go
Lions Go!
(Registration for the 2016 football season begins in January.
Watch for municipal notifications of times and places to sign
up.)
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The Church Mouse
by Eric Painter
Message from the Church Snoop
Christ‘s Mass
If it weren’t for Christ, there would be
no Christ’s mass. There would be no
presents. It would be just another
working day. I would like to start on a
positive note, but I found myself discouraged listening to the radio stations. There is everything regarding
snow, sleigh rides, including even
Frosty. One thing there isn‘t in any of
the Christmas carols is anything pertaining to Christ‘s birth. This may not
seem like such a big thing, but it has
grown over the years. If we want to
be sure of true Christmas music, its
beautiful stories of the nativity, it
seems like we must listen to Paul
Reid—whose old fashioned versions
help keep the true story of Christmas,
the greatest gift of all, alive.
A few years ago, my wife mentioned her concern to two eminent
clergymen, who simply laughed.Yet
from that day, there seems to be a concentrated effort to take out all the carols, pertaining to the true Christmas ,
with perhaps the exception of Christmas day. It seems to be from when we
started on happy holidays, Season’s
greetings, anything but Merry Christmas, to appease other religions.
I hope this doesn‘t seem like a
downer; it isn‘t meant to be. Perhaps
we could suggest that people let the
media know how pleased and grateful we are when they do play the true
Christmas carols.
Now, I can end on the truly uplifting note of true gratitude for all the
wonderful people who work so hard
for us all year. Each year we identify
them by name and church. There is
no way to express enough thanks to
these very dedicated contacts, and
here they are in alphabetical order.
Lillian Bonneville St. James Anglicn
Beverly Cordell All Saints Anglican
Carmela Farina Holy Cross
Lynne Fougere Holy Family
Susan Gabriel
Kanasatake United
Pastor Fred Greenwood
Peoples’
Church
Carol Kirkpatrick Rosemere United
Diane Pratt
Christ Church United
John Thevenot
Church of God
We pray that God will bless them and
their families as they celebrate God’s
greatest gift to us all his son Jesus
Christ. With thanks, and great blessings to you all, Merry Christmas.
God bless, Eric.
CHURCH OF GOD
815 Rockland St.
450-491-6873
Pastors John and Arlene Thévenot
(450) 491-6873
As of this writing,
we have just experienced the autumn time shift in
which we moved
our clocks back
one hour on Sunday, November 1.
The seasons are changing and our
beautiful fall has given way to dull,
dreary, rainy days and cold nights.
Canadians are eagerly waiting to see
what changes a new government will
bring to our lives. We are changing
day by day, and some of us are beginning to really notice those changes as
we age. However, there is One who
never changes, and his name is Jesus
Christ. Hebrews 13:8 in the Bible says
this “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” This is our
slogan and our watchword at the
Church of God. Please come and join
us for our services on Sunday evenings at 6:30 pm. A cordial welcome
awaits you there.
Christ Church United
214-14 Avenue, Deux Montagnes
www.christchurchunited.com
Worship Sunday
at 11:45 am everyone is welcome.
.
“Out to Lunch”
for all residents
of the area. Come and join us for a
free lunch at Christ Church every
Tuesday at 12:30 pm until 1:15 pm
N.B. Children must be accompanied
by an adult. All donations will be
greatly appreciated. Volunteers welcome. For more info please contact
Christ Church 450-473-4784 or Stella
Cox 450 623-5192
EVENTS:
Dec. 6
First Sunday Lunch and
Santa Claus Parade
Dec. 18
Friday fun with dominoes.
Dec. 24
Christmas Eve Service 7:00
pm
All Saints
Church
248-18th Ave. Deux
Montagnes
Telephone:
450-473-9541
Sunday services 10:30 am
Dec. 5th /Jan 2nd Food for Body and
Soul” monthly breakfast 9:30 am –
church hall
Dec. 15
Ecumenical Service of Lessons and Carols to benefit Agape Deux
Montagnes, 7:00 pm
Dec. 24
7:00 pm: Christmas Eve
Family Service – worship, music and
fun for all ages. 11:00 pm: Traditional
Candlelight Service
Dec. 17/Jan 28
Holy Communion
service at Les Cascades 10:30 am
In our world today, there is such an
enormous hunger for meaning and
purpose, for comfort and consolation,
for forgiveness and reconciliation, for
restoration and healing.
Jesus of Nazareth, born our Saviour
in Bethlehem, came to save us from
ourselves, from our sin, from our hopelessness and despair. He came to tell
us that we are loved eternally, that we
can have a new beginning and make a
fresh start.
I invite you again this Christmas to
join us at any of our services to celebrate the birth of Jesus, where together we can discover our ultimate
meaning and purpose on the way of
love, on the road to eternal life, our
ultimate destiny.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas.
Reverend David
All Saints, Deux-Montagnes and
Saint James, Rosemere
Recently renovated rental space
(kitchen and hall) available for group
meetings and activities Rental Coordinator Jerry East 450-623-4929
[email protected]
Church Snoop cont’d p. 25
The Church Mouse
Cont’d from p. 24
PEOPLE’S CHURCH
370 5th Ave, Deux Montagnes
450- 472-4105
Sunday service’s
and
Sunday
school 11:00 am
Bible
Study:
Thursday’s at 7:30
pm
The Best Gift:
If you were to describe the most memorable Christmas gift you have received
to date, what adjectives would best sum
up how special that gift was. Perhaps
words such as fun, necessary, beautiful,
loving, lasting, inspiring, timely, or
crazy- sick come to mind, (for you old
timers the statement “crazy sick” doesn’t
only mean, ‘insanely not feeling well ‘
but can also mean- “over the top super
duper fantastic”). When I think of the
most valued gift that God sent to the
world, (of humanity) the Bible itself describes how precious, and loving, and
eternal it truly is “For God so loved the
world that He gave His one and only Son
(Jesus Christ) that whoever believes in
Him should not perish but have eternal
life”, (John 3:16). There is one more phrase
that makes this gift so special to me , “my
Saviour”, I trust you share that same
description of God’s gift.
Christmas Eve service 7 pm
Enjoy a blessed Christmas season.
ROSEMERE MEMORIAL
CHURCH
200 Grande Cote, Rosemere
Dec 13, 11:30 am, we will celebrate our
Advent Communion with the Rev.
Helen Hlairas, conducting the service.
Dec 20, the Rosemere Memorial
Church
will be presenting their Christmas
Cantata, at 11:30 am
Dec 24, 7:30 pm, there will be a Christmas Eve service.
There will be no service Dec 27.
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St. James Anglican Church DAY, Dec. 27, 11:00 am
328 Pine St. Rosemere, QC
Tel: 450-621-6466
[email protected]
Please join us for
the following Dec
and Jan events
Dec 13 - 4:00 pm Carols & Lessons
by Candlelight. Ecumenical Service. Readings in different languages. Festive refreshments will follow service.
Please bring a gift of non-perishable goods
for the less fortunate in our community.
Dec 16 - Drop in Centre from 10:00 am to
2:00 pm will close for the Christmas &
New Year Holidays
Dec 24 9:00 pm - Christmas Eve Service 0f
Light.
Events in January have yet to be finalized.
Notices will be posted.
St. James has space for rent for your parties, meetings and special events. Please
give us a call at 450-621-6466 for further
information regarding rates and availability.
St. James Anglican Church Rosemere,
thanks you for your support throughout
this past year and wishes you all a most
blessed Christmas and a Happy and
Healthy 2016.
Grace and Peace to you all.
HOLY FAMILY PARISH
1001 Ch. d’Oka, DEUX -MONTAGNES,
Tel. 450-473-2163
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.holy-family-dm.ca
Parish Priest: Father Stephen Diraviam
DEACON: Wayne Riddell
Weekday Masses:
We d n e s d a y ;
Thursday & Friday 9:00 am
Weekend Masses:
Saturday at 5:50 pm. & Sunday at
11:00 am
ADVENT: 2015
MASS OF RECONCILIATION: Sunday, November 29, 11:00 am (First
Sunday of Advent)
FEAST OF THE INCARNATION –
CHRISTMAS
CHILDRENS’ MASS
-THURSDAY, Dec. 24, TBA
MASS WITH SENIOR CHOIR THURSDAY, Dec. 24, TBA
MASS OF CHRISTMAS DAY - FRIDAY, Dec. 25, TBA
FEAST OF HOLY FAMILY
- SUN-
Followed by Wine & Cheese
MASS OF ANTICIPATION -THURSDAY Dec. 31. TBA
SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY
MOTHER OF GOD (HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION)
- FRIDAY, JAN. 1, 2016
AT TBA
CONFESSIONS – Saturdays at 5:15 pm
and Sundays at 10:15 am during advent
CWL Progressive Whist, Sat, Jan. 23 2:00
pm
A Christmas blessing for You:
With Gods will and blessings,
May you reach new goals of life,
May you reach your destination,
And be successful in all your endeavors,
Stay blessed this Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
HOLY CROSS PARISH
ROSEMERE
Ste. Francoise Cabrini Church,
210 Rue de L’Eglise, Rosemere
Parish Centre: 555 Lefrancois,
450-621-2150 Fax: 450-621-9080
www.holycrossrosemere.com
Sunday services
9:00 am at Ste.
F r a n c o i s e
Cabrini
Dec 1 to the Dec
15: Food Drive by the Holy Cross Parish Youth Group
Christmas mass schedules: St.
Francoise Cabrini Church, Dec 24 5:00
pm Early Mass (Youth Choir)
St. Francoise Cabrini Church, Dec
24 8:00 pm Late Mass (Adult Choir)
Christmas day Dec25: Mass will be
held at Holy Cross Parish Center, at
10:00 am
Dec 26: THERE WILL BE NO SATURDAY MASS
Regular Sunday Mass schedule: Dec
27 at 9:00 am St. Francoise Cabrini
New Year’s Day Jan 1: Mass will be
held at Holy Cross Parish Center: at
10:00 am
Jan 2: THERE WILL BE NO SATURDAY MASS
Regular Sunday Mass schedule: Jan
3, 2016 at 9:00 am St Francoise
Cabrini
Mass schedules may change; contact
the office at 450-621-2150
Merry Christmas and Happy and
Prosperous New Year 2016!
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how we the public are not considered
when “safety” is concerned. In Deux
Montagnes they have built new
condos on Oka Road and this caused
the asphalt opposite 7th Avenue to
By Ron Kesseler be dug up. But no, why should they
repair even temporarily the surface
BRILLIANT IDEA…but with stone or black top. Instead, just
put up three orange dummy cones
it’s for US!…
and have the east bound traffic head
Hello folks, as you know we just got
into oncoming traffic to avoid the 3
over electing a new Prime Minister.
inch deep hole that’s large enough for
Whether or not he was your choice, it two more condos!
was nice to hear that a lot of people
took the voting process seriously and
Have any of you driven down
got out to vote.
Papineau, or any other north south
That being said, I can get down to
artery of Montreal. It’s disgusting.
my monthly pet peeve!
There is construction everywhere
adding at least 25-50% more time to
Did any of you hear some idiotic
your itinerary, not
suggestion on the radio around the
to mention the damfirst of November that pay tolls ages on your vehicle.
should be put on every bridge and
tunnel in and around the Montreal
So where did all
region. SAY WHAT?
the money we have
These morons state that the money
will go directly to bring down the cost
of mass transit as well as pay for the
infrastructure modifications from
which…WE the people… will benefit!
I felt myself getting hot under the
collar again…the bead of sweat just
forming on my brow. It was anger,
folks, downright anger! Do they take
us all to be complete BAFOONS?
Come on, please tell me I’m not the
only one that gets ticked when they
find ways to rip us off for more money
and attempt to make us feel good
about it!
Well, I guess that the price we already pay in deduction taxes, sales
taxes, municipal taxes, provincial
taxes, federal taxes, petroleum taxes,
license plate increases, drivers permit
increases, etc., just doesn’t cut the cost
of our privilege to drive on roads in
our province which are in such great
shape.
Come on, once again mismanagement of funds is going to cost us in the
long run. The money that we were
told that was going to improve the
roads and infrastructure and make
them “safe” has gone WHERE?
We don’t have to go very far to see
been charged over
the years go? Surely
not to the restructuring of our roads
or infrastructures as
was intended.
Some of you may
remember I mentioned the service
roads on Highway
40 heading to auto
route 13 over 18
months ago. Well,
even though there
have been numerous accidents, and
damage caused to
vehicles because of
its dilapidated condition, it STILL has
not been repaired.
Every once in a while you will see a
road sign posted stating “your dollars at work- $7,000,000, invested for
YOU.”Well, I don’t know about you,
but for $7,000,000, it seems to me it
should be done right the first time so
we don’t have to see it redone in five
years at a similar cost (like the auto
route 15 North).
So sure, suggest we pay more tolls,
suggest we pay more for our plates,
suggest we pay pay, pay pay, after
all, it’s for US!
These are my thoughts, what are
yours?
Ron Kesseler
with a slotted spoon and place scallops
Sue Chef
on a hot plate. Add remaining oil and
Hi again! This dinner is
one of my favorites, and
as it is on the pricey
side, I serve this for special occasions. During
the holiday season, dinner for New Year’s Eve
is the big decision. This
year I will be going with
this!!
Menu
Fried Scallops with Seafood Sauce
Lobster Fettuccine in Cream Sauce
Grilled Fillet Mignon with Mushrooms
Blueberry Crumble with Whipped
Cream (Serves 4)
Fried Scallops with Seafood Sauce
1 lb
Scallops, washed, gristle flap
removed
¼ cup Milk
Flour, enough to lightly coat the scallops
¼ cup Peanut oil
2 tbsp Butter
½
Lemon, juice of
Salt and pepper to taste, seafood sauce,.
Lettuce leaves, washed and dried.
Place the cleaned scallops in a bowl
with the milk. Let rest for a few minutes. Place some flour in a bowl and
add salt and pepper. Mix well. Drain
the scallops and add to the flour. Toss
to coat evenly. Place coated scallops in
a sieve and gently shake to remove excess flour. Lay the scallops out on a
piece of wax paper. Ensure that the scallops don’t touch each other. Heat ½ of
the oil and 1 tbsp of butter over high
heat in a large frying pan. When the
butter and oil are quite hot add half of
the scallops. Shake and toss the pan so
the scallops cook evenly until they are
golden brown on all sides. Remove
butter, fry up the remaining scallops the
same way. Place a lettuce leaf on each
plate, arrange fried scallops on top, drizzle with a little lemon juice and a large
dollop of seafood sauce in the center.
Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley. Serve right away!
Lobster Fettuccine in Cream Sauce
16 oz.
Lobster meat, cooked and
chopped into bite sized pieces
1
cup
Parmesan Cheese, freshly
grated
6 tbsp Butter, melted
½ cup 10% cream (add a little more
if needed)
¼ cup White wine, dry
2
tbsp Parsley, washed, dried and
chopped
Fettuccine, cooked until tender (or to
your preference)
Salt and pepper to taste
Heat the butter in a large frying pan.
Add the chopped lobster and re-heat
on medium until lobster is hot. Careful
not to overcook, as the lobster will become tough. Remove lobster from pan
and deglaze the pan with the white
wine over a low heat. Increase the heat
to medium, then add the hot cooked
fettuccine and lobster, mix well. Add
the 10% cream, stir, then add the
Parmesan cheese. Mix well. When
heated through sprinkle with parsley,
salt and pepper. Serve right away.
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Salt and pepper to taste
Mix all the dried spices together. Add
the oil. Mix well. Pour mixture over
steaks and marinate in fridge for at least
2 hours. Remove from fridge and let
stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before grilling. Grill over mediumhigh heat for about 6 minutes per side
for medium rare. Let cooked steak rest
before slicing. At this point, place butter in a large frying pan and heat until
foamy. Add the sliced mushrooms and
cook over medium heat, stirring often,
until done to your liking.
Slice steak crosswise, on an angle, into
thin strips. Arrange on plate nicely
alongside the pasta. Top steak with
mushrooms and sprinkle with parsley.
Blueberry Crumble with Whipped
Cream
1 pint Blueberries, rinsed
1 tbsp Lemon juice
¼ tsp Cinnamon
¼ tsp Allspice
½ cup Butter
1 cup Flour
1 cup Sugar
1 cup Whipping Cream, whipped
Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees.
Place the blueberries in a baking dish
and drizzle lemon juice over top. Sprinkle with the spices.
Cut the butter into the flour with a
pastry cutter. Cut until the mixture resembles coarse oatmeal. Stir in sugar.
Spread the mixture over the blueberries and bake for about 45 minutes or
Grilled Fillet Mignon with Mushrooms just until top is nicely crisp and golden.
4
F illet Mignon
Serve hot or cold with a large dollop of
½ tsp Oregano, Thyme, Basil and Rose- whipped cream on top of each.
mary (dried)
¼ cup Vegetable oil
1 cup Mushrooms, wiped clean and
Happy Holidays
sliced
As always, I hope you enjoy!
¼ cup Butter
Sue Sanders
2 tbsp Parsley
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The Sedentary Life, Is it Killing Us ?
In previous articles I discussed the merits
of exercise and how to stay strong and fit
to keep your independence. In this article
I would like to address an issue that refers
to what you are doing the rest of the time
when not exercising. The sedentary life it
may sound nice being able to relax and
do nothing. Sitting usually feels good after a long walk or long shift. Too much of
it may put you at risk of dying.
Short bouts of sitting can allow the body
to rejuvenate. Prolonged periods can hurt
your body and your mind. Sitting curves
your spine, slouching puts a strain on
your spinal cord and prevents your lungs
from getting enough space to expand. You
will then have less oxygen distributed
throughout your body and brain. You will
have a decrease in circulation when not
moving.
Being sedentary refers to having very little movement such as when sitting or lying down. It is measured by metabolic
equivalents (METS) and is based on the
amount of oxygen a person consumes. An
equivalent of 1.5 METS is classified as being sedentary. One MET equivalent is 3.5
millilitres of oxygen per kilogram of
weight per minute. A person who stays
at 1.5 METS is at risk of being unable to
keep his or her independence. Should they
become ill, they may not have enough energy to perform the activities of daily living.
By cleaning your house you can use 3.0
METS, taking stairs 2 METS, walking at 3
mph is 3.3 METS, gardening 4.4 METS, and
swimming slowly is 4.5 METS. These are
some examples of exercise intensities.
Moderate intensity is equal to 4 METS.
We probably have all heard the saying
that “being sedentary is the new smoking.” This saying was coined by Dr. James
Levine, co-director of the Mayo-Clinic and
inventor of the treadmill desk. He has also
published several books and papers on
being sedentary. Dr. Levine and many
other researchers studying the effects of a
sedentary lifestyle have come to the conclusion that sitting is worse for you than
smoking. In fact, Dr. Levine summed this
up in two sentences. ”Sitting is more dangerous than smoking, kills more people
than HIV and is more treacherous than
parachuting.” We are sitting ourselves to
death. (Article: the active times.com)
Sitting is bad for our health. Canadians
By
Dale Hammond
on average are sedentary 68% of their wak- would increase by a cumulative $7.5 biling hours. Only 15% of Canadian adults lion by 2040. Along with a boost to the
get the 150 minutes of exercise they need economy, there would be a cumulative
to stay healthy, but those who do are still reduction of $2.6 billion in health care
at risk if the balance of hours post exercise spending on hypertension, diabetes, heart
are spent sitting.
disease and cancer, from 2015 to 2040.
There is increasing evidence that sug- Avoiding a sedentary life is critically imgests we need to move around as much as portant, especially when it comes to the
we need to exercise. Former director of reduction of mortality risk. According to
NASA life sciences and godmother of sed- The Conference Board of Canada
entary studies Joan Vernikos suggests the (POHEM-PA) people who sit all day have
single best exercise to get “bang for the a 30% higher chance of mortality combuck” (her words) is to stand up fre- pared to the rest of the population. As a
quently. This is about challenging your result, they can extend their lives by 3.8
body against gravity. This will help in- years (Statistics Canada 2013) with increase circulation and regulate blood pres- creased activity.
sure. With movement comes increased
Another survey by (Statistics Canada,
energy. Perhaps walk around the house 2013) showed Canadians spend as much
take the stairs a couple of times during as 10 waking hours sitting at a desk,
commercials. My favorite is to stand up watching TV, on computers, or just being
and sit down several times in a row (vari- sedentary. A growing body of research
ation of squats). This will help strengthen indicates it is not only important to be
the legs as well as increase circulation. physically active 150 minutes a week to
Make up some small chores to be per- gain health benefits, but it’s also imporformed in the evening, folding clothes, tant to limit waking hours in a sedentary
cleaning out a drawer. Do anything that state ( Katzmarzyk, 2010). Sometimes it’s
will help you to increase your movements. the little things that we do in life that make
Dr. Levine suggests getting up 10 minutes the difference.
every hour.
Everyone can move, so be active and
Sedentary behavior increases many get moving for your health. While doing
health risks, including diabetes (increased the research for this article and writing it,
insulin resistance and blood glucose lev- I realized I have been sitting far too long. I
els). This may promote cancer cell growth, think I will go for a walk or maybe a bike
an increased risk of heart disease, meta- ride. Since this is the article before Christbolic syndrome, and other cancers.
mas. I would like to wish everyone in all
There is also some research that links my classes and all of our readers a very
occupational sitting to uterine cancer and happy and healthy New Year.
endometrial cancer, but evidence is still
Older Adult Exercise Classes (50 & Up)
limited and more research is needed. Mak- take place at The Heritage Social Club three
ing time for short breaks of 2-3 minutes times per week.
can be beneficial and affect cell processes. For more info call: Dale Hammond 450There is also an economic impact, accord- 473-5985
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ply getting 10 percent of Canadians with Space is limited: Please call now.
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move more and reCertifié Can-Fit-Pro
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substantially. Ca- Older Adult Fitness Specialist - Personal Trainer
nadians would live
Specialist
longer and healthier
Tel.:
450-473-5985
/ 514-213-6796
lives, and gross domestic product courriel/email: [email protected]
Dale Hammond
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Sports Rap: My Opinion
Entertaining Ringuette Game
On Saturday, Oct 24, at the Olympia Arena in Deux-Montagnes,
the Outaouais AA Ringuette team took on the home Laurentide
AA squad. It was a very entertaining game dominated by
aggressive physical play. Outaouais received seven penalties
while Laurentide had only four. Late in the first period, a player
from each team received game misconducts. The intensity level
was extremely high as both teams competed vigorously. The
score was tied early in the last period until Laurentide scored
on a power play and prevailed 3-2 in a very entertaining game.
Sports Rap: My View
By Bobby Fordham, Sports Editor
[email protected]
In 2Mo we have two organizations that organize many events
that financial support our veterans. Those two organizations
are the Legion Branch 185 and the Heritage Social Club.
I just hope that they continue to do their great organizing and
maintain the very good effort so as to focus on supporting our
great veterans. Everyone will benefit, hats off to the Legion and
Heritage Cluc, (my view/opinion.)
Armada Sails into Olympia
Photos By Jonathan Leggitt
On Saturday, November 14, at DeuxMontagnes’ Olympia arena, the Blainville/
Boisbriand Armada from the Quebec Major
Junior Hockey League put on a clinic highlighting numerous drills in front of approximately 200 fans.
A Deux-Montagnes
Ringuette team and a local
hockey team also skated
with the Armada for 15
minutes.
Deux-Montagnes mayor
Denis Martin, councilor
Margie Lavallée and director for recreational services Roch Langelier the co-ordinator of
this event , took part in the opening ceremonies.
The Armada is in the west division of the QMJHL. Its head
coach and general manager is Joel Bouchard. The team‘s top
scorer is Philippe Sanche with 23 points, and goalie Samuel
Montembault has been chosen for the Canada‘s national junior
hockey team, a great accomplishment.
The overall record for the
Armada since 2011 is 272
wins, 163 loses and76 ties.
Well done, team, and good
luck.
[email protected]
On cable channels TSN and Sportsnet, based out of Toronto, the
reporters/broadcasters doing the scores and highlights always
concentrate on the greater Toronto area teams. TSN is The
Sports Network, not the Toronto Sports Network, but they
insist on leaving out Quebec teams.
When they do cover us, we are last or forgotten. For example,
they will highlight the Maple Leafs repeatedly when the
Canadiens, who are playing so well, get mentioned last. Bob
Mackenzie just the other day said the St. Louis Blues were the
best team in the west and “Montreal is 6-0.” Why not say
Montreal Canadiens are the best team in the east? Obviously
he is not a Canadiens supporter but a Toronto backer. He looks
like Jay Leno plus 50 pounds.
RDS, the French affiliate of TSN, reports on all Canadian sports
teams, not just Quebec’s. Toronto has not won a Stanley Cup
since 1967. Montreal has been in 12 cup finals and won 10 of
them: 1968-69-71-73-76-77-78-79-86 and ‘93. We here in
Montreal supported the Blue Jays. We didn’t have to, but we
did because we love baseball and supported the Toronto team.
Come on, Toronto TSN and Sportsnet, be fair and get with the
PROGRAM!
My
Opinion
what’s
yours?
[email protected]
2015 Lac des Deux-Montagnes
Provincial Pee-Wee Hockey
Tournament Dec. 10 to 20
By Andrew Brown
It seems like yesterday the Olympia Arena was shaken to its
foundation with the roar of minor hockey fans and team supporters gathered for the 2014 Lac des Deux-Montagnes PeeWee Hockey Tournament. Surprisingly, a year has passed and
the Lac des Deux-Montagnes Minor Hockey Association is once
again preparing for another action packed event.
With a total of 42 teams competing across five different divisions and playing their utmost to represent with pride their
hometowns, this year’s tournament will be an event to be
enjoyed.
From the drop of the puck at the first game on December 10
to the presentation of the “BB” Champions banner on December 20, there will be many opportunities to encourage the athletes and support a local community event.
We look forward to seeing you there!!
For more information, please visit the AHMLDM website.
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Announcements,Birthdays and Memorials
Birthdays.
Brandon Green, Dec. 1
Janet Turner, Dec. 2
Elizabeth Sacca, Dec. 6
Cathy Rickert, Dec. 10
Elaine V. Brown, Dec. 14
David R.A. Brown, Dec. 16
Doreen Draycott, Dec. 20
Orane Green, Dec. 22
Zackary Green , Dec. 14
Cheryl Smith, Dec. 25
Tess Moscato,Dec 29
Frank Glover, Dec. 31
Rebecca Glover-Therrien, Dec. 31
Betty Hensen, Jan. 2
Machaela Mason, Jan. 4
Angelo Kennedy Marricco, Jan. 4
Wayne Davis, Jan. 4
Amory Benk, Jan. 5
Jean-Guy Levesque, Jan. 10
James Kennedy, Jan. 11
Geoff Bliss, Jan. 11
Pierrette (Pat) Rauzon, Jan. 14
Claire Gravel, Jan. 16
Nancy Tibbins, Jan. 22
Samantha Stabile. Jan 22
Mathias Benk, Jan. 24
Anniversaries:
Dave Byers and Heather M, Brown
Jan 11
Arthur and Pat Glover, Jan 31
Memorial Oct/Nov.
Anne Maye
Jacques “Bo Legault
Gladys Sundborg,
Cathy McCann
Sonny Gleeson,
Ellen Ray McAllister
George Clarkson
John Defosses,
Donald B. Cooper
Eddy Ewenson
Norma Painter, Jan. 7
Legion Branch
185 Events
Children’s Christmas party
will be held Dec. 5 at the
Legion. Party runs from 1:00
pm to 4:00 pm. Ages are
from newborn to 10 years.
All Children must be registered in order
to receive a gift. See the bartender on duty
for registration. Cutoff date for
registration is Dec. 1. This event is
open to everyone.
The President’s levy will be
January 1st starting at 1pm. This
will be open house.
We will be holding our annual
Honors and Awards dinner Jan.
16.
More information to follow or
call the Legion at 450 472-6530
Branch elections will be held
on February 21- 2:00 pm.
For all the Habs fans! Come on
down to watch your favorite
hockey team on our big screen TV!
Every Canadians’ game the
Legion will be having open house!
Membership dues are due by the
Dec. 31.
Heritage
Up Coming Events
December 2015:
Karaoke: Fri. Dec, 4 and 18
Crib Tournament:
Sun Dec, 6 – Cost: $6.00
Darts: Mon Dec, 7 - 14-@7:30 pm
Christmas Luncheon:
Wed Dec, 9 – Cost: $10.00
Forever Young ‘Christmas Carol’
:Dec. 11 -12-13
Fri. Dec,11–Evening viewing
Sat. Dec,12–Evening viewing
Sun. Dec, 13 – Matinee viewing
Bingo:Wed. Dec,18 - Cost: $6.50@ 12:30 pm. Bingo starts @ 1:00
pm.
New Year’s Eve Gala:
Thur. Dec, 31–Cost: $30 @ 6:00 pm
Supper served @ 6:30 pm
January 2016:
Darts: Mon. Jan, 4–11–18–25 @
6:00 pm
Karaoke: Fri. Jan, 8 and 22 @
6:30 pm
Crib Tournament:
Sun, Jan. 10 - Cost: $6.00 @ 12:00
pm
Registration
@12:30pm.
Tournament starts @ 1:00 pm
Monthly Luncheon:Wed. Jan, 13
Cost: $10.00 Doors open @ 11:30
am
Bingo:Wed. Jan. 20 - Cost: $6.50
Doors open @ 12:30 pm – Bingo
starts @ 1:00 pm
ACDM: Christmas Market and
Course Inscriptions
The Deux-Montagnes Cultural Association
(ACDM) will hold its annual Christmas Market
Saturday, December 12, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm,
and Sunday, December 13, from 10:00 am to 4:00
pm, at The Little Yellow School House, 1304 Oka
Road, the Association’s president, Michéle Boulard,
announced.
Inscriptions for the Association’s many
stimulating courses will begin at The Little Yellow
School House Friday, December 18, between 6:00
pm and 8:00 pm and continue Saturday, December
19, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. More details about
the
offerings
can
be
found
at
www.lapetiteecolejaune.com.
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Is your fitness program
working for you?
By Glenda Esguerra, Paravie,
Personal Fitness Specialist
I bet you started out with good intentions: downloading fitness aps, cutting
out certain foods, calorie counting,
buying exercise-videos and supplements. You bring your gear to the gym
and you jump on the machines doing
your regular routine, or you go jogging, put in your mileage, sweat it out,
and feel good. Then an injury happens,
you slow down, or you quit prematurely!
This is far too common. You have to
commit long term to your fitness journey. If you invest your time to get fit,
you must put MORE effort into assuring yourself that you will MAKE
EVERY MOVEMENT COUNT. If you
don’t challenge yourself, there will be
no change.
Make sure you sign on for a balanced exercise routine: cardiovascular training, strength training and
flexibility routine. If you have no
training as a personal trainer, hire one.
You need to learn the proper techniques, how to breathe, lifting, pulling, your tempo, all very important to
executing a move without increasing
your risk of injury.
Are you doing the warm up in the
beginning and the cool down at the
end of your program? Both are essential to lowering
your risk of injury as well as
decreasing the
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Your warm up
should include
dynamic moves
to get oxygen and
blood pumping
to your muscles.
The cool down
on the other hand
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