9, Cambria road Gore (Québec) J0V 1K0 Tel.: 450 562-2025 May 2015 Vol. 05 – N° 04
Come join us at the monthly breakfast on Sunday June 7th 2015 starting at 9:00 am for the Gore ecological day. This event will take place at the Trinity Community Center, 2 Cambria road in Gore. There will be trees to give away, a wild flower and plant exchange, compost, models of barrels to collect rainwater and a rotating composter, as well as the opportunity to have your drinking water analyzed. If there is an interest from residents to purchase barrels and/or composters, we will take orders and do a group purchase. If you are interested, please bring a check. Mark this date on your calendar. If you have flowers or plants to share or give away, please bring them the same day. You will have access to different water analysis packages at special prices on this day. The cadets will be present at the ecological day and will offer you musical entertainment. The musicians will be: Dominic Lavallée on the bagpipes and Mr. Breau on guitar. All donations collected during the compost giveaway will go to the cadets. Do not forget your bags, buckets or any other container to bring home your compost and trees.
HERE ARE THE DETAILS: Bacteriology: Total coliforms, E. coli, Enterococci, atypical colonies: $35 (regular price $75) Physical chemistry 9 Parameters "Aesthetic": Alkalinity, Chloride, Conductivity, Color, Hardness, Iron, Manganese, pH, Turbidity: $80 (regular price $150) Physical chemistry 9 Parameters "Health": Arsenic, Barium, Cadmium, Copper, Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Lead, Sulphates, Uranium: $80 (regular price $150) Combo (Bacteriology + Aesthetic or Health): $95 (regular price $205) Trio (Bacteriology + Aesthetics + Health): $185 (regular price $345)
Thank you.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES As in 2014, the Holy Trinity Church will be coordinating the distribution of school supplies for those families in need. The supply lists provided by the various school boards will be used to purchase all items required for the upcoming school year. School bags will only be provided to the children who are new comers to the School Supply project. Please note that recipients of the school supplies must be residents of Gore. The school supplies will be distributed from the Holy Trinity Church on Saturday, August 8th at 11:00 AM.
Please call Rose Manconi at 450 562-3397 to register for the School Supply program.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Municipal News ................................... 2-3 Our Seniors ............................................. 3 Community ........................................... 4-5 Churches .................................................. 5 Rendez-vous for Women ......................... 5 Invitation ................................................. 6 Activity .................................................... 7 Monthly Calendar ................................... 8 Advertising .............................................. 8
THE MAYOR’S OFFICE Your Municipal Council
Scott Pearce Mayor
Alain Giroux
Clark Shaw
Councillor n°1
Councillor n°2
Don Manconi
Shirley Roy
Councillor n°3
Councillor n°4
Anik Korosec
Anselmo Marandola
Councillor n°5
Councillor n°6
General Manager: Louise Desjardins
MUNICIPAL NEWS WORD OF THE MAYOR Dear Residents, With the intense cold that lasted from late fall until just a few weeks ago, as well as the quick and difficult thaw, we are well aware that some of the roads are in poor condition. When spring arrives, everything is done simultaneously. The rapid thaw has forced the roads' department crew to face many emergencies that required, more than usual, thawing several problematic culverts. This has disrupted the road grading schedule. The municipality and I have received several phone calls and several e-mails asking us to grade the gravel roads. You must understand that this work depends a lot on Mother Nature and emergencies that may arise. Grading the roads when it rains has the effect of making more ruts in the roads that freeze when temperatures drop, and we find ourselves in even more difficult situations when it thaws again. We ask you to please be patient and to slow down when driving on these roads. The roads' department is working hard to solve the problems as soon as possible, but again we ask you to be patient and give them time to do the needed repairs. As for Laroche road, we know that this road is used by many residents of the Lac Chevreuil area. As you know, this road belongs to the municipality of SaintColomban, however, the municipality of Gore took on some of the responsibility for its snow removal and maintenance. Some residents would like us to pressure StColomban into repairing this road. You must understand that this road is mainly used by residents of Gore and if it becomes too problematic for St-Colomban, they could block access at their municipal boundaries and there would be nothing we could do to stop them. Be assured that this is a priority for us and we are working toward finding a solution as soon as possible. Again, I ask you to be patient.
Hoping you all had a good winter and wishing you a great, sunny and warm summer.
As usual, you can send me your comments, suggestions or questions by email at
[email protected] or call me at 514 941-2224. I will be happy to discuss this with you. Thank you. Your Mayor Scott Pearce
WORD FROM THE INSPECTORS With the arrival of spring, we would like to remind you that if you are considering renovations, construction, expansions, building a shed, etc., contact your municipal inspector to obtain a permit before starting your work. Don’t forget your car shelters must be taken down by May 15th, 2015. It’s the law! Please empty your septic tank every 2 years for permanent residents and every 4 years for part time residents and remember to send your receipts to the municipal office. Don’t forget…. It is forbidden to cut vegetation within 10 meters of a water way or lake. This is a municipal by-law respecting the MRC’s policy. If you have any questions or need help with your waterfront, please contact our environment and sustainable development inspector, Mathieu Madison, at 450 562-2025 extension 3532. Thank you.
Assistant General Manager: Caroline Dion
Secretary-Treasurer: Diane Chales
Accounting: Jennifer Thompson, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Carole Dumas
Administrative Coordinator: Sylvie Barsalo
Receptionist and Collection: Tammy Hall
Municipal Inspectors: Jason Morrison, Don Pressé, Mathieu Madison
Fire chief: Luc Gauthier 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 – 1 877 553-1955
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How to submit your articles to the Newsletter: «The Gore Express» is published monthly and is distributed at the beginning of each month. The community is encouraged to submit information pertaining to events, local organizations or community news before the 15th of the month preceding the publication. Just send your Word files and photos into separate files (JPG or BMP) by email to:
[email protected]
FOR MORE INFORMATION: 450 562-2025 MAY 2015
MUNICIPAL NEWS WASTE MANAGEMENT With the arrival of spring and the time for seasonal household clean-up, it is appropriate to take stock of the management of waste. Did you know that the Municipality of the Township of Gore buried more than 750 tons of household waste in 2014? This represents nearly 500 kilograms of waste per home. The total cost for these services reached nearly $ 200,000 for 2014. These costs include the costs and charges related to the landfill. The more waste we send to the landfill, the more expensive it is for us! In 2014, we collected nearly 170 tons of recyclable materials in our recycling bins. The cost of collection, transportation and management of these materials are mostly covered by subsidies paid to us by the Government of Quebec, based on our performance. Therefore, the more we recycle, the more grant money we receive! We benefit from improving our performance in waste management. We need to reduce the amount of
waste sent to landfill and increase the amount of recyclable material. This is largely the residents' responsibility! Everyone can do their part to improve waste management and reduce cost for the municipality.
property by using a backyard composter or any other composting technique. This reduces the size of your garbage bags and provides compost for your garden.
Here are some examples of things you can do yourself to improve waste management:
Note that the municipality has also adopted a by-law to control optimal waste management and promote recycling. You could receive a notice if recyclable materials are found in your garbage.
• Place only garbage and waste for garbage collection. No recyclable material must be in your garbage; • Collect all recyclable material in your recycling bin for collection. This includes fibres, glass, plastic and metal; • Take advantage of free services at the municipal Ecocentre to recycle building materials (wood, shingles, metal, gypsum, etc.), electronics, engine oils, paints, propane tanks, tires and any other object or furniture in good condition. The Ecocentre diverts materials for reuse and recovery instead of sending them to landfills; • Consider the recovery of compostable waste on your
ECOCENTER Please note that as of May 20th 2015, the Ecocentre will be open Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. We ask that you not remove objects that are placed in the containers and to follow the Ecocentre employee's instructions. Only objects that are in the exchange dome are available to take home. Thank you for your understanding.
OUR SENIORS The menu: Soup, roll, salad, coffee and dessert Cost: At your discretion (for the seniors’ network fund) A beautiful opportunity not to be missed! Information : Cecilia 450 562-2161
CELEBRATION
INVITATION – NOT TO BE MISSED! The Gore Seniors’ Network EAT & GREET Date: Time: Place:
Monday May 25th 2015 12:15 PM Trinity Community Center 2, Cambria Road, Gore
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The Gore Seniors' Network joyfully celebrated its third anniversary on Monday March 30th. As usual, community seniors were at their regular "Eat and Greet". Since March 2011, their constant attendance at this friendly event, confirms its success and adds to our motivation. It is with great enthusiasm that we enter a 4th year. We wish to thank our generous donors for the year 2014: The Friends of Gore Leisure Committee has supported us from the beginning with their annual fundraiser in December.
Through this activity, where profits were entirely given to us, we have existed. Unfortunately, 2014 was their last year. Thank you Diane, Marcel and the volunteers. Thank you to the Holy Trinity Church, Lynne and her Dancercise group, Ms. Betty-Ann Cochrane and Brûlerie des Monts who graciously offered coffee and Kern's restaurant for having provided us with some of their delicious soups. Thank you to all the sponsors who contributed to our special events. A special thank you to Mary and Terry Chuprun for their outstanding dedication to Vie Active. Thank you very much to our dedicated volunteers: Cécilia Gionet, Sylvie Barsalo, Lynne Sylvestre, France Jobin, Ginette Périard, Charlotte Elder, Richard Gibeau and Vitor Sabino.
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BREAKFAST / BRUNCH AT THE TRINITY COMMUNITY CENTER 2, Cambria road The Friends of Gore Leisure Committee in collaboration with the Municipality of the Township of Gore invite you Sunday May 3rd, 2015 to a breakfast / brunch from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Benefiting the Alzheimer's Society of the Laurentians; all net profits will be donated. On the menu: traditional breakfast, roasted meats, pasta and a variety of desserts. Cost: $8 for adults $4 for children under 8 years A conference on the disease will be presented by a speaker from the Alzheimer's Society of the Laurentians. Bagpipes and music will also be on the menu. Come in large numbers. Hope to see you there.
Mission of the ASL: Founded in 1983, the Alzheimer's Society of the Laurentians is a non-profit community organization recognized by the Health and Social Services Agency of the Laurentians and whose mission is to inform, support, accompany and represent the people affected by Alzheimer or other related diseases, to train workers, volunteers and students and to promote and contribute to research. It is also a member of the Federation of Quebec Alzheimer's Societies. Our offices are located in Ste-Agathedes-Monts but we cover the whole territory of the Lower and Upper Laurentians; from Saint-Eustache to Mont-Laurier, including Lachute. All donations that go to the ASL will maintain respite services for families of the Laurentian region and to promote research into the causes, treatment and cure of this disease.
BELLA FAMILLE DESIGNS Learn how to make beautiful and versatile jewelry for yourself or your friends! In this beginners’ class, you will be using a variety of glass beads to design and create necklaces, bracelets and earrings to match!
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Children over the age of eight are welcome. All materials, tools and supplies are provided. Class Date: May 16th 2015 Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Cost: $25.00 per person RSVP: 450 533-4856 Location: 2 Cambria road, Gore (Trinity Community Center)
TRAIL PLANNING The Nature-Trail Committee invites you to participate in the planning of a trail behind the municipal park. This activity aims to build a bridge in order to make the trail available during the summer season. The event will take place on May 16th 2015 at 11:00 am at the municipal park, 45 Cambria road. The trail starts just behind the park's tennis courts. Bring your work gloves, boots, useful tools (shovel, saw, etc.) and your good humour. Don't forget your water bottles. Hope to see you there.
THANK YOU The GRPAL d’Argenteuil (Groupe Relève pour Personnes Aphasiques des Laurentides) wishes to thank the Friends of Gore Leisure Committee for their generosity in inviting us to their monthly breakfast on April 5th. This event allowed us to introduce our services and collect $150 through a draw of 3 prizes and a $50 donation from the Association des Propriétaires Gore/Wentworth. Rest assured that these donations will be used to organize activities for our members. Congratulations to the winners: Diane Vézeau, Sarah Cimon and Robert Dionne.
SPRING HIKING ACTIVITY Come and enjoy the arrival of spring with an evening hike, Saturday May 9th, 2015. The meeting point is at the municipal park, 45 Cambria road, and departure is at 7:00 pm. Arrive early so as not to miss the start! The hike is approximately 3 to 4 kilometres and will last until sunset. The trip includes the discovery of a magnificent maple forest, frog marsh and much more! It is important to dress appropriately (hiking boots or shoes) and to bring water. In case of rain the hike will be postponed. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Contact Mathieu Madison at the Municipality of the Township of Gore, 450 562-2025 extension 3532, to register for the event or for more information.
IT IS A PLEASURE TO BE WITH YOUR CHILDREN Registration for Tibériade M.J. day camp at 152 Scott road in Gore. For a 3rd year - from Monday to Thursday starting July 6th to August 6th, for children aged 6 to 14 years. Visit our website at www.ancredonbosco.org to see our photos. For more information, contact S. Raymonde at 514 351-6233 or by e-mail at
[email protected]
2015 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING FOR MEMBERS OF DOMAINE LAKEFIELD’S OWNERS ASSOCIATION (APDL) Date: Saturday May 23rd 2015 Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: Trinity Community Center, 2 Cambria road, Gore A light breakfast will precede the meeting at 8:30 am. To contact us:
[email protected]
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COMMUNITY (cont’d) HELLO LAKE BARRON RESIDENTS We are reaching out to let everyone know that our Spring membership drive will be coming to you both in an email format and snail mail format in just a few weeks. We're gearing up! We will also be sure to post everything to the website. MEMBERSHIP IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE IT ENABLES YOU TO: Learn about matters affecting you, your properties and the lake. Stay abreast of cottage/lake/regional issues. Get your views and concerns heard by local politicians making decisions that affect the lake through collective lobbying efforts on items that matter. There is strength in numbers and the
CHURCHES higher the percentage of members the more our voice will be heard. Support Lake stewardship – The Board has a dedicated board member who is responsible for the monitoring and testing of the water and coordinating the results with the RSVL. The environmental team is working hard on your behalf. Get great value for your dollar – It's the best $25 you'll ever spend to make a big difference for beautiful Lake Barron. Be connected and have a sense of lake community. If you are not currently receiving emails from the ARLB/LBCA, please contact Leslie at leslieevans@ videotron.ca Stay tuned! Your LBCA Board
CHURCH SERVICES IN THE PARISH OF THE LOWER LAURENTIANS May 10th 2015 Christ Church 1258 Mille Isles road, Mille-Isles • Service – 10:00 am May 17th 2015 St. Aidan’s Church 86 Lake Louisa road, Wentworth • Holy Communion – 10:00 am May 17th 2015 St-Paul's Church 1127 Dunany road, Gore • Family golf & BBQ - 9:30 am
Lakeshore Association for the sector Lake Chevreuil, Argenteuil MRC
May 24th 2015
COFFEE MORNING A great opportunity to meet and discuss issues we have in common and to renew your membership in our association that serves the residents in the sector of lakes Chevreuil, Clark and Clovis. (You are eligible to be a member even if you do not live directly on a lake). Date : Saturday May 23rd 2015 at 11am Place : 4, rue de la Loutre, Gore (previously 1st Street West) For more information leave a message with your name and phone number at: 514 972 3415.
Holy Trinity Church 4 Cambria road, Gore • Service – 10:00 am • Classical music – 7:30 pm May 31st 2015 Place to be confirmed • Combined service - 10:00 am
Women : become informed!
Femmes, soyez informées!
Men : inform your mother, your sister, your spouse… The Centre de santé et de services sociaux d’Argenteuil is holding a special CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING clinic AT THE CSSS D’ARGENTEUIL YOUTH CLINIC
Hommes, informez votre mère, votre soeur, votre conjointe… Le Centre de santé et de services sociaux d’Argenteuil offre une grande clinique DÉPISTAGE du CANCER du col de l’UTÉRUS À LA CLINIQUE JEUNESSE DU CSSS D’ARGENTEUIL 145, avenue de la Providence, Lachute
Book your appointment early! Spaces are limited! 450‐562‐0271
Prenez vite un rendez‐vous! Places limitées 450 562‐0271 Critères d’admissibilité / Eligibility Criteria * Toutes femmes âgées de 21 ans et plus / All women aged 21 years and over * Ne pas avoir subi de test PAP depuis 2 ans / Not having had a PAP test within the past 2 years * Ne pas avoir de menstruations le jour de l’examen / Not menstruating on the day of the exam Aucun examen des seins ou gynécologique ne sera effectué lors de cette clinique spéciale test PAP / No breast or gynecological exams will be done during this special PAP test clinic Carte d’assurance maladie du Québec obligatoire / Quebec medical insurance card mandatory
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INVITATION
When: Saturday, May 9th, 2015 Where: Gore Community Center 2, Cambria Road, Gore Time: From 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Three sittings for lunch: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm • 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm • 1:30 to 2:30 pm
* Baked goods / soups * Homemade preserves * Hand crafted jewelry * Wool blankets * Handmade soaps * Decorations * Stained glass * knitting
Lunch is a small appetizer, choice of soup, quiche, salad, coffee or tea and dessert. All food is prepared by local artisans and will be available for sale!
Reservations a Must! $14/meal. Call Moika at 514 909-0255 to reserve your meal or if you would like to reserve a vendor table ($30) for the Craft / Artisan Fair. Please keep in mind that a portion of proceeds will be donated to Charity! Come out and support your local artisans.
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ADVERTISING
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