August 2011

9, Cambria Road
Gore (Québec)
J0V 1K0
Tel.: (450) 562-2025
August 2011
Vol. 01 – N° 05
5th Edition of the MRC Argenteuil
mayors’ golf tournament:
Swinging for the profit of amateur sport and physical activity
achute, Wednesday July 6th, 2011 –
Lannounce
The MRC of Argenteuil is happy to
that the 5th edition of the
mayors’ golf tournament will take
place on August 17th, 2011 at the
Lachute Golf Course, under the
honourable chair Mr. Gilbert D.
Ayers, secretary-treasurer of
Ayers Limited. “The Foundation for amateur sport and
physical activity is very
important to me and I am
very honoured to be the
spokesperson
for
this
5th edition” says Mr. Ayers.
The members of the organizing
committee have been hard at work over
the last several weeks to ensure that this
edition will be as entertaining and
successful as in the past. The latter
promises once again, a most memorable
day for their participants. The
tournament which will have a shot gun
format will start at 10:30 am. The ticket
price is $175 per person, which includes
a brunch, golf cart and dinner. It is
possible to join the event for dinner only
at the cost of $60.
The regulars of the mayors’ tournament
will be happy to know that the auction
will be back this year, and risks to be,
once again, the event of the evening. The
buyers of the auction items will surely be
the envy of all with items such as:
- An Alouettes jersey
autographed by the
star quarterback
Anthony Calvillo;
- A downhill ski day with
none other than Julien
Cousineau, Olympic
downhiller from the
MRC Argenteuil;
- Three excellent pairs
of tickets
for an
exciting game
between the
Montreal
Canadiens and the
Boston Bruins;
- An Edmonton Oilers jersey
autographed by one of the best players
and leader of the National Hockey
League, Mark Messier;
- Two pairs of tickets for the
Céline Dion show in
Las Vegas, including
return air fare.
The Foundation for amateur sport and
physical activity aims to collect money
in order to redistribute it within the
Argenteuil community. Thanks to the
players and advertisers who contribute
year after year to this major event, many
organizations and athletes from the
region have benefitted from financial aid
in order to pursue their activities in
connection to their sport. The fund is
also part of the program ”My health in
mind”, which aims to improve the living
conditions of the Argenteuil population,
notably by preventing chronic disease.
In the first four editions of the golf
tournament, the following sums were
collected by the MRC Argenteuil:
2007:
14 250$
2008:
16 700$
2009:
18 750$
2010:
33 554$
Although last year’s edition was
exceptional, the organizers are allowing
themselves to believe that they will
collect an equivalent sum this year. Let’s
admit it, when we speak about amateur
sport and physical activity, ambition
becomes the key to success!
The whole population of Argenteuil and
its neighbouring regions are invited to
participate in large numbers. To purchase
tickets, please address yourself to Mrs.
Manon Brisson at 450 566-0530,
extension 2305, or by e-mail at
[email protected].
For Information:
Manon Brisson
Agente de
développement
en activité physique
MRC d’Argenteuil
450 566-0530, poste 2305
[email protected]
TABLE OF CONTENT
The Mayor’s office .................................. 2
The Mayor’s word ................................... 2
Municipal informations ....................... 2-3
Community ........................................... 3-4
Shows ....................................................... 3
Yard Sale .................................................. 3
Fire prevention ........................................ 4
Publicity ................................................... 4
THE MAYOR’S OFFICE
Your Municipal Council
Scott Pearce
Mayor
Cécilia Gionet
Clark Shaw
Councillor #1
Councillor #2
Don Manconi
Anik Korosec
Councillor #3
Councillor #4
Ghislain Bois
Don Lovegrove
Councillor #5
Councillor #6
General Manager:
Louise Desjardins
Secretary-Treasurer:
Diane Chales
Assistant Secretary-Treasurer:
Jennifer Thompson
Collection Officer:
France Doré
Receptionist:
Tammy Hall
THE MAYOR’S WORD
In the July edition of the Express we
printed an update on the dams of lakes
Solar, Caroline and Barron. I am as
frustrated as you are on the progress and
time restraints of this project. As you all
know Gore does not own these dams and
any work that needs to be done to the
dams must be approved by many
different government agencies and
ministries.
already been made. In order to better
inform our residents, I have invited the
city of Lachute, the Centre Hydrique du
Québec, the MRC, the Ministry of
Sustainable Development, Environment
and Parks and Mr. Whissel, our MNA, to
hold an information evening to help our
residents better understand the timeline
and procedures for this project.
The only decision Gore had in this
project was whether or not we should
make an important investment to return
the water levels of theses lakes to their
historic levels; and this decision has
As soon as I receive confirmation from
all the different agencies, I will send out
a notice for the meeting. I invite all
concerned residents to attend this most
important information session.
FUND RAISING
2ND EDITION OF PÉDALONS « à fonds » WITH SAMEDIVÉLO
FOR THE PROFIT OF THE ARGENTEUIL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
The Argenteuil Hospital Foundation is
organizing, jointly with SamediVélo, the
2nd edition of Pédalons « à fonds »
scheduled for Saturday September 17th,
2011. The activity will take place rain or
shine. Thanks to the partnership program
put into place this year, the organizers
are confidant that they will be able to
double the $10 500 collected last year.
Richard Larocque, responsible of
SamediVélo’s activities and in charge of
the logistics for the day, explained that
each participant chooses their challenge
and objective to fulfill. The safety loop of
30 km can be ridden several times
according to the chosen challenge: 15,
30, 60, 90, 120 or 150 km; the starting
line will be from the Saint-Andréd’Argenteuil School (1 Legault Street),
at three different times: 8:00 a.m.,
9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Once their
challenges are chosen, the cyclists will
be sponsored by their family and friends.
Refreshment points will be established at
every 10 km, offering water and fruit.
New this year, l’Atelier du Sport will be
offering a repair service on site. The
Sureté du Québec should be a part of the
event with their own cycling team. The
accumulated amount will be revealed at
3:00 p.m. Richard Larocque adds “you
can pedal alone or as a team and if you
register before August 24th, you will
receive a t-shirt commemorating
Pédalons « à fonds » on the day of the
event.” He suggests that you or your
team enter as soon as possible by calling
450 562-3761 extension 7224 or 7232.
The flyers as well as the sponsor sheet
and circuit map are available for
download from the following website:
www.csssargenteuil.qc.ca (foundation
tab); it will also be available at the
SamediVélo starting table and at the
AHF.
Municipal Inspectors:
Jason Morrison
Don Pressé
Director of Fire Service:
Ron Pressé
Business Hours:
From Monday to Thursday from
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday from 9:00 a.m. to noon
Graphic Design & printing of Newsletter:
Les Publications Municipales Inc. – 1 (877) 553-1955
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: 450 562-2025
AUGUST 2011
MUNICIPAL INFORMATIONS
SEPTIC TANK EMPTYING –
IT’S SERIOUS - REMINDER
We wish to inform you that fines have
already been distributed to several
owners who did not proceed with the
emptying of their septic tank within the
prescribed delays. Permanent residents
must do so every 2 years and seasonal
residents every 4 years. In order to avoid
unwanted fines, we ask that you conform
to the regulation.
SHORELINE REVEGETATION
REGULATIONS - REMINDER
Over the last several years the
municipality of Gore and the MRC of
Argenteuil have worked very hard at
preserving our lakes and restoring our
shorelines. We are not alone in this effort
as the majority of municipalities in the
Laurentians have recognized the
environmental seriousness and the
potential consequences our actions
have on our lakes, most notably bluegreen algae.
It was with this in mind that the MRC
adopted regulations in 2007 limiting the
maximum amount of shoreline cutting
that could be done to a 5 meter access.
While the majority of our residents
followed this regulation, it has become
apparent that some people have
continued to cut trees and shrubs as they
crop up while leaving the grass. This
completely defeats the purpose of the
regulation. By providing shade to keep
the water cooler and providing a root
system to absorb toxins and reduce
erosion, trees play a critical part in the
health of our lakes.
With this in mind, at the June council
meeting the municipality adopted a new
by-law requiring that all shorelines be
replanted within the next 2 years. What
does this for you? For the majority of you
it will have very little effect. The replanting area is required in the same 10 meters
from the lake that the no cutting area is
already in effect. It requires that the
three layers of indigenous vegetation be
planted: grasses, shrubs and trees. If
you have already been following the
existing regulations, these layers of
vegetation should already naturally have
started. If you haven’t, there should be
some significant growth in the next two
years. We will continue to provide free
BE CAREFUL ON
THE ROADS
DURING THIS
VACATION
PERIOD,
STAY
VIGILANT
AND
RESPECT THE SPEED LIMITS
trees every summer to help boost your
regrowth. Theoretically, this change of
by-law will not cost you a penny.
The municipal inspectors will be taking
pictures of all the shorelines from the
lake this summer for comparison at the
end of the two years. It should be noted
that the regulation on shoreline cutting,
including grass, has not changed and
there will be fines issued for those that
are not in compliance.
A copy of the regulations is available
for consultation at the municipal office.
It includes a list of plants suitable
for shorelines.
COMMUNITY
SATURDAY AUGUST 20 2011,
8:00 PM : DUO DUVALBOULANGER
TRINITY COMMUNITY CENTER
Contemporary
Québec traditional
music can be proud
to have among its
best composers and
arrangers flutist/
ethnologist Jean
Duval and fiddler/multi-instrumentalist
David Boulanger. Fiddler of the famous
Bottine Souriante since 2007, David
divides his time between the stages of the
world, Montreal jam sessions and the
music studies at UdeM. In addition to his
musical activities, his colleague Jean is
currently working on his Doctorate in
music ethnology at the University of
Montreal. In 2010 the duo launched their
album Pièces sur Pièces. For this
concert, David Simard will join them on
stage on guitar and voice.
Strong musicians, serious researchers
indeed, but let’s set this straight: all of
this is for fun, right?
And you are going to stomp furiously…
AUGUST 2011
www.duval-boulanger.com
Tickets are available at the municipal
office $20
or $25 at the door the evening of the
concert
children 0 to 12 years $12
BRIGITTE
& ISOBEL
SHOW BAND!
The fiery Brigitte
& Isobel trio will
perform on August 13th at the Trinity
community center at 7:30 p.m. This
breakthrough band has lifted crowds
everywhere it went since its birth a year
ago. These three young men will make
you jump and dance to the sound of
classics such as Johnny B. Goode, Disco
Inferno, I Feel Good, and much more!
They will play hits from English and
French legends such as Stevie Wonder,
The Beatles, Edith Piaf and Jean Leloup.
This 13th of August will be the highlight
of your summer, don't miss it!
Tickets are 15$ and available at the
Gore municipal office. For more info,
call 514-318-3599.
SPECIAL INVITATION FOR THE
CHILDREN OF GORE
Come and experience a yoga class for
children (free); parents are also
welcome!!!
Sunday August 21st at 1:00 pm at the
Trinity community centre
A trip to discover the animals of the jungle
For more information, please contact
Caroline and Mia at 450 566-0237
GARAGE SALE AND SPORT
EQUIPMENT EXCHANGE
SATURDAY AUGUST 27TH, 2011
(RAIN DATE AUGUST 28TH)
FROM 9:00 AM TO 4:00 PM
IN THE SKATING RINK
PARKING LOT
TABLE RESERVATION:
FRANCE
450 565-9736
PROFITS GO
TO YOUTH
ACTIVITIES
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COMMUNITY
DANCE FUN
COUREUR DES BOIS CHALLENGE
Line dancing courses
Reduces stress
Increases memory and
concentration
Start of classes: Tuesday
September 13th to December
6th, 2011 (12 weeks)
From 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Trinity community centre
4 Cambria Road
Entrance cost: $5.00
Information: Teacher Lise Lemay
450 562-2218 or [email protected]
Bring your non-alcoholic drinks
AUGUST 20TH, 2011
START PRACTICING!!!!!
2 km race for children
10 km race + ½ km swim
for adults
2 km walk for seniors
Cosom hockey game and many more
activities are
planned for the day!
Trophies for the winners in each category
Meal included with registration
Registration: $20 before the day of
the challenge
$25 the day of the challenge
For more information: Tammy
450 562-2025 extension 21
ART COURSES
Charcoal - Pastel
Oil
All levels
New session: August 10th
from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Trinity community center
Information and registration: Lucille Dion
450 537-1333 or [email protected]
TZIFA - FREE 30 MINUTE
THERAPY
2 Cambria Road
You are cordially invited to experience
Tzifa’s energy experience. Who does it
benefit? EVERYONE, any age. Tzifa is a
relaxing head massage that will allow your
body’s energy to regain its fluidity. Does it
make you feel better? YES! There is nothing
better than experiencing something new and
to discover what it has to offer! It’s a date
you won’t want to miss. Sign up quickly at
the Gore municipal office and chose your
time for your free 30 minute therapy.
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH,
LAKEFIELD
4 chemin Cambria, Gore, QC., J0V 1K0
SCHEDULE SERVICE
TIME
August 14
Holy Communion 10:30 am
August 28
Musical
10:30 am
Celebration
September 11 Holy Communion 10:30 am
September 25 Morning Prayer 10:30 am
CHILDREN’S CAMPING
The second edition of “Overnight
Camping” for children 12 years and
under will take place Saturday August
13th, 2011 as of 1:00 pm on the
municipal soccer field. Many activities
are planned.
An outdoor movie will take place at
9:00 pm for all residents at the cost
of $2.
For information : France 450 565-9736
REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY
(Children under the age of 8 years old
must be accompanied by an adult)
August 3rd or 4th at the Trinity Community
Center.
Lucie Richard – Naturotherapist
Preview: August 27th from 1:00pm to 5pm
August 28th from 11:30am to 4:00 pm
ADVERTISING
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