L’EXPRESSD E U X - M O N T A G N E S

Fall in all its colours!

MUNICIPAL BULLETIN OF THE CITY OF DEUX-MONTAGNES • AUGUST/SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2012

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Marc Lauzon, mayor

SUMMARYMunicipal News ................................................................................................................................................................................2Public works and Urban Planning .................................................................................................................................................5Safety and Regulations ...................................................................................................................................................................6Recreation and Community life .....................................................................................................................................................7Green page ......................................................................................................................................................................................10Bibliopage ........................................................................................................................................................................................11

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MunICIPAL nEwSMESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR

Dear Citizens,

Summer is now in full swing, and I hope you’re

enjoying every bit of it. The warm weather offers

many activities, and the new school year is right

around the corner. I’d like to remind everyone to

please be careful on the roads.

Infrastructure repair work continuing

Ville de Deux-Montagnes has invested large sums in

recent years to repair and upgrade its infrastructures.

In 2012, no less than $8.5 million will be spent on

infrastructure maintenance, and to comply with

current standards. This work needs to be done to

ensure the safety of our citizens. However, let’s not

forget that an amount of $4.2 million will also be

allocated to the City under the 2010-2013 Gas Tax

Fund Transfer Payment Program to municipalities. For

more information on the work in progress, check the

detailed Info-Works Guide on the City’s website:

www.ville.deux-montagnes.qc.ca

The City’s vision statement

On June 12, over 300 people attended a public

consultation meeting on the draft by-law to amend the

municipal urban plan. It was also an opportunity for

the City to present its vision statement. This vision will

guide City Council members and administration in

their revitalization efforts. I think it is important,

because it describes how we envision the future

development of our city and our community:

A green and welcoming city, on the shores of Lac-

des-Deux-Montagnes and the Mille-Îles River, Deux-

Montagnes is building its future based on

contemporary sustainable development principles.

Its overriding concern is to minimize impact on the

surrounding environment, honour its historical roots

and promote harmony among its residents.

This vision statement truly reflects our wish. We

support densification, but not at any cost. It must be

pursued within a sustainable development

perspective, by meeting society's present needs

without compromising those of future generations.

Our city’s revitalization efforts must be based on a

long-term vision that takes into account the

interrelated nature of environmental, social and

economic development activities.

We would love to hear your ideas concerning your

city’s plans for the future. Please send us your

questions and comments by August 31 to:

modificationpu@ville.deux-montagnes.qc.ca

Bye for now!

Suzette BigrasDu Grand-Moulin District

Mario Saint-CharlesDu Lac District

Tom WhittonDe l'Olympia District

Nathalie ChayerDe la Gare District

Guillaume BouvretteDu Coteau District

James McAllisterDu Golf District

Marc LauzonMayor

Next October 13th 2012 is the deadline for the upcoming

Express out on December 1st 2012.

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2012 Dragon Boat race On Saturday, June 23, the Mille-Îles River was the site of the very first editionof a dragon boat race, a fundraising event organized by the Sercan Foundationto mark its 20th anniversary.

One of the 46-feet-long boats carried an enthusiastic and fun-loving teamconsisting of the Mayor of Deux-Montagnes, Marc Lauzon, City professionalsand merchants, volunteers from the Deux-Montagnes Lions Club and youngpeople from the Deux-Montagnes Youth Centre. The rowers finished in 4th

place. Congratulations!

Ten police officers honouredOn June 18 the Deux-Montagnes Regional Police Department (SPRDM) andVille de Deux-Montagnes hosted a special evening to honour six police officerswho have put in over 20 years of service and four police officers who put inmore than 30 years of service within the community.

Before a room filled with family and friends, the 10 honoured officers wereawarded the Police Medal for distinguished service and exemplary conductfor their many years of public service.

Congratulations to the honoured police officers!

The 2011

FiNANciAlSTATEMENTSArEprESENTEDAt the Council meeting held June 14, 2012,the 2011 consolidated financial report forthe year ended December 31, 2011, waspresented.

Note that the long-term debt (excludingorganizations under Municipal control)went from $39.4 million in 2010 to $36.3million in 2011, a decrease of $3.1 million.

Funded debt went from $51.4 million in2010 to $49.2 million in 2011.

For the Ville de Deux-Montagnes, the nettotal long-term debt ratio per $100 ofstandardized real estate wealth was 3.1%in 2010. By managing a very tight budget,this ratio dropped to 2.7% in 2011.

Take note that this ratio’s tolerancethreshold is about 6%. The ratio is deemedreasonable below this level, which meansthe City is well positioned to meet its long-term debt repayment obligations.

Taking organizations under municipalcontrol into account, this ratio went from4.1% in 2010 to 3.7% in 2011.

As a result, we can say that the City did anexcellent job in managing its finances in2011.

To view the 2011 Financial Statements,visit www.ville-deux-montagnes.qc.ca

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Holidays: Please note that municipal offices will be closed onSeptember 3 for Labour Day and October 8 for Thanksgiving.

Reminder The deadline for the fourth installment is September 10

Dog Registration: Patrouille Canine GL will be going door to door to register dogs and sell licences. The fee is $20 per pet. Licences are also available at the City Hall reception at 803 Oka Road.

Licences are free for Deux-Montagnes residents 65 years and over.

Congratulations to Martin Hensen!City Council passed a resolution of congratulations to MartinHensen, a resident of Ville de Deux-Montagnes, after he wasawarded the Medal of the National Assembly of Quebec onJune 4th with M.N.A Benoit Charette in recognition of hisextensive volunteer involvement in our community.

City Council wanted to thank Martin Hensen for hisleadership, support, dedication, generosity and overallcontribution to the community, which has made such apositive difference in the lives of our citizens for over 30 years.Congratulations!

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MunicipAl news

A new annual actionplan for personswith disabilities In May, Ville de Deux-Montagnes adopted an Annual Action Planfor 2012 for persons with disabilities. This action plan is pursuantto Section 61.1 of An Act to secure handicapped persons in theexercise of their rights with a view to achieving social, schooland workplace integration.

Ville de Deux-Montagnes employees are determined to continuethe implementation of appropriate measures aimed at ensuringthe participation of persons with disabilities among its citizens,partners and employees. To view the plan, visit www.ville.deux-montagnes.qc.ca in the Publications section, under Policies.

New faces in town! On June 4, Johanne Labranche began work as a secretary-on-the-go for Ville de Deux-Montagnes. Johanne is a secretarialschool graduate with a strong background in office administration.She also worked as an on-call secretary for Ville de Saint-Eustache.She will work two days a week at the Fire Department and atdifferent City departments the rest of the time, according topriorities and demand.

June 26 marked Véronique Mompelat’s first day on the job as aCommunications and Special Projects Assistant. Holding a BA inCommunication Sciences, her career path has led to rewardingexperiences in writing, coordination of communication tools andPR work.

Welcome to Johanne and Véronique!

Johanne Labranche Véronique Mompelat

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PuBLIC wORkS And uRBAn PLAnnInG

OccupancycertificaterequiredThe City wishes to remind businesses thatthey must obtain a valid occupancycertificate, whether for residential zones($25) or commercial zones ($100).

An occupancy certificate application formmust be filled out and submitted to theUrban Planning Department with therequired fee.

If you have any questions, please contactthe Urban Planning Department at 450-473-4833.

collection of bulkywaste in Deux-MontagnesPlease take note that bulky waste collectiontakes place the 3rd Thursday of every monthfrom January to December inclusively,between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. for all residentialsectors. Please make sure to place thebulky items on the curb, at your propertylimit, after 8 p.m. the night before collectionor by 7 a.m. on the scheduled day. Bulkyitems must be visible on collection day;they must be clear of any snowaccumulation in winter. Constructionmaterials are not accepted.

TemporaryShelters You may install your temporary shelter("Tempo" type or other) to cover cars,passages or entrances starting October 15.It must be removed by April 15 thefollowing year.

The repair and maintenance of infrastructures In summertime, many roadworks for repair andmaintenance of infrastructures will be performed.Here is a list of the construction works whichwill all end at fall:

REPLACEMEnT And uPGRAdE OFTHE InFRASTRuCTuRES On 13th

AvEnuEThe work site will take place on the 13th Avenuebetween Boulevard du Lac and 12th Avenue. The aim is toextend the life of the drinking water and sewage pipes. It willimprove the water quality and re-establish the capacity of the sewage network inthe area. It is planned to install a rainwater sewage network to separate rainwaterand waste water. Work will start mid-September and should be completed at thelatest November 30, 2012, for a total cost of $1 million.

REdEvELOPMEnT OF BOuLEvARd dES PROMEnAdESLocated on the Boulevard des Promenades, between 20th Avenue and theborder of the city of Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac, this work site aims to redevelopthe road layout (geometry) for access to new development and to improvepedestrian safety and traffic flow. The work will start mid-August 2012 and willbe completed at the latest on October 21, 2012. The cost of the work isestimated at $1, 200, 00.

COnSTRuCTIOn OF An EquALIzATIOn BASIn AT THE LARRY-COOLPuMPInG STATIOn Located at 1401 Boulevard du Lac, the Larry-Cool pumping station requires workto bring it up to the standards of the ministère du Développement durable, del’Environnement et des Parcs. In fact, it is necessary to eliminate spillage of wastewater into Lac des Deux-Montagnes. The work is planned to start at the beginningof July and should be completed at the latest October 30, 2012. The cost of thework is $3.2 million.

In order to lighten the tax burden of the taxpayers of Deux-Montagnes, the Citytries to take advantage of the financial assistance programs offered by thegovernment for all the municipal infrastructure work. In accordance with the termsof the transfer program of the federal gas tax to municipalities 2010-2013, anamount of $4.2 million will be given to the City in order to:

• Know the condition of the water mains and sewage networks;• Put into place a plan of action to replace and rehabilitate the water mains andsewage networks;

• Bring up to standard the filtration plant (chemical products batch);• Bring up to standard the waste water treatment plant;• Rehabilitate 2km of water pipes on 8th Avenue and Grand-Moulin Road;• Limit the overflow of waste water into Lac Deux-Montagnes when it rains duringthe summer by the construction of an equalization basin at the Larry-Coolpumping station.

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SAFETY And REGuLATIOnS

School Zone SafetyThe Deux-Montagnes Regional Police Department will beimplementing its action plan for school zone safety as thenew school year gets under way. This prevention andcrackdown program serves to remind drivers to obey therules of the road in these areas.

Signs indicating a 30 km/h speed limit will be posted in everyschool zone. Several police officers will be present every daynear the schools at the beginning and end of classes. Theywill be actively enforcing the law and issuing tickets to alloffenders.

Parents who drive their children to school significantlyincrease school zone traffic. The Police Department asksparents to obey "drop-off zone" signs to ensure that roadsaround schools remain clear.

Police, parents and school administrators – let’s all makeschool zones safe for pedestrians!

chimney SweepingFire prevention regulations on chimney sweeping stipulate thatall citizens must sweep their home chimney once a year if it isconnected to a heat producing device powered by solid or liquidfuel. That responsibility lies with the owner, lessee or occupantof a building.

Thank you for your cooperation and remember that sweepingyour chimney can prevent a fire!

For more information or references, please contact the Deux-Montagnes/Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac inter-municipal firedepartment at 450-473-2730.

Outdoor fireplacesIn July, municipal by-law 1140 was amended to allow, undercertain conditions, outdoor fires contained within an outdoorfireplace equipped with a fireguard.

The zoning by-law sets certain standards for the installation ofan outdoor fireplace with regard to property lines and thedistance between buildings.

An outdoor fireplace must not cause a nuisance to neighbours,such as drifting smoke. A statement of offence could be issuedin such cases.

Check the City’s website for more information on installationstandards and the use of an outdoor fireplace. www.ville.deux-montagnes.qc.ca

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RECREATIOn And COMMunITY LIFE

centre d’alphabétisationpopulaire des patriotes Courses for people ages 16 and over whowant to improve their reading, writing andmath skills. French-language workshops insmall groups offered days and evenings.$25 per session. Immigrants welcome.

Everyone has a right to read!

For information and registration:

CAPP49, rue St-Louis, St-Eustache450 473-2277www.centrealphapatriotes.caalpha.patriote@videotron.ca

Open House on Monday, September 10,2012, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Comesee us and learn more.(Coffee will be served)

First Aid Training The Quebec Lung Association provides firstaid training. The next course is on August18, 2012, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thefee is $29, including taxes. Please note thatthe regular price is usually in the $60-$80range.

THE quEBEC LunG ASSOCIATIOnThe QLA is an non-profit organizationdevoted to respiratory health since 1938.For more information, call 1 888 768-6669.

CLd de deux-MontagnesThe CLD of the MRC Deux-Montagnesinvites you to an information session onhow to start a business. The course willtake you through the key steps to startingand financing a business. It also providesinformation on services for entrepreneursand is a starting point for who may qualifyfor one of our funds.

The next sessions will be held at 1, Placede la Gare, Salon des Bâtisseurs (#304), Saint-Eustache, on Wednesdays:

September 12, 2012 ........from 7 to 9 p.m.;September 19, 2012 ...from 1:30 to 4 p.m.; October 10, 2012 .............from 7 to 9 p.m.;October 17, 2012 ........from 1:30 to 4 p.m.;

For more information, visit our website:www.clddm.com You can also send us anemail at info@clddm.com or call 450-472-1502, ext. 221

Zodiak Élitecheerleading Cheerleading classes for children betweenthe ages of 7 and 14. Classes held at theÉcole des Mésanges

Online registration starting August 15 atwww.excelgym-zodiak.ca

Registration fee: $135 for 10 courses (90 min each)Information: Monique Blais 450-623-2987

This section contains invitations as well as cultural and recreationalactivities offered by the city and the many organizations within its territory.

2012 Arts Trail The Deux-Montagnes Cultural Associationinvites all citizens and art lovers to walk theArts Trail on August 18, from 10 a.m. to 5p.m. and August 19, from 10 a.m. to 4p.m.

The third edition of this colourful culturaltour will feature several artists from Deux-Montagnes. They will be opening theirworkshops and demonstrating their skillsto visitors.

Just like last year, visitors will begin theirtour at the Petite École Jaune, where theywill receive a passport containingdirections and a reserved space that willbe stamped by each artist they meet.Visitors who obtain stamps by all theartists can bring their passports to thePetite École Jaune to have the chance towin their favourite work of art worth up to$500.

For more information, check the localpapers or visit us at www.associationculturelledm.org

Women’s Time Out invitesyou to its craft Fair! On Saturday, November 17, 2012, from 10a.m. to 3 p.m. at Veterans Hall (the Legion),located at 141 Grand Moulin Road, Deux-Montagnes.

Information: Gertrude Dore, 450-472-1393

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IMPROVE YOURSELFTHROUGHPROFESSIONALTRAINING!

TRAInInG PROGRAMS OFFEREd:

- Accounting

- Secretarial work

- Professional sales

- Starting a business

- Cooking

- General building maintenance

- Computer graphics processes

- Machining techniques

- Numerically controlled

machine tools

- Home care assistance

- Assistance to patients or

residents of health care

establishments

- Health, Assistance and Nursing

1415, Chemin de l’AvenirDeux-Montagnes, Quebec J7R 7B4Tel.: 450-623-3079 ext. 5901Fax: 450-623-4608

emergence@cssmi.qc.cawww.lemergence.ca

RECREATIOn And COMMunITY LIFE

Deux-Montagnes Soccer club The Deux-Montagnes House League kicked off its soccer season on a festive noteon May 28. Tim Hortons was welcomed as the main sponsor. Alain Bilodeau andhis wife Line, owners of the restaurant located in Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac, were alsohanded an official ball by Benoit Fauteux, House League VP, in the presence of thePresident of the Deux-Montagnes Soccer Association, Jamshid Ghavami and severalvolunteers, coaches and U6 players.

Among the attendees were Ville de Deux-Montagnes City Councillors Tom Whittonand Martin Piché, François Robillard, François Racine, Jean-Guy Lajeunesse andAnnie-Claude Lacombe of Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac.

Information: SHAMROCKS FCEmail: Ligue_maison@soccerdxm.orgWebsite: www.soccerdxm.org

The Deux-Montagnes lions cluborganizes the 9th editionof the Giant Book Fair.On October 20 and 21, book lovers areinvited to gather at Veterans Hall, located at141 Legion Street, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The members of the organizing committeeinvite you to drop off books (in goodcondition) that you want to give away at theMaison des Citoyens, located at 202 Henri-Dunant in Deux-Montagnes, Monday toFriday between 10 and 11:30 a.m. Pleasenotify André Ouellet in advance by calling450-473-7450.

For information in French, contact ThérèseOlivier at 450-472-8740.For information in English, contact Bettyand Martin Hensen at 450-473-1932 orDave Byers at 514-602-7054.

Thank you for donating your books in goodcondition!

parrainage civiqueBasses-laurentides is looking for new volunteer mentors. Theorganization promotes the participationand social integration of persons living witha mental disability, through pairing with avolunteer citizen mentor.

This relationship helps reduce isolation andbuild friendship, while providing thepresence of a significant person withshared interests who contributes todevelop their social skills. Note that theorganization is actively recruiting malevolunteers, as many young boys are stillwaiting for a mentor.

For information or to volunteer, contact theorganization at 450-430-8177 or visit thefollowing website: www.parrainagecivique.ca

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Deux-Montagnes RegionalHistorical SocietyAs part of the 2012 festivities organized by Ville de Saint-Eustache, the Deux-MontagnesRegional Historical Society (SHRDM) invites you to two informative lectures this fall.

Quebec hiSTOryby Gilles Proulxhistorian and broadcaster emeritus

Wednesday, September 19at 7:30 p.m. at the Petite Église Art Centre 271, Saint-Eustache Street in Saint-Eustache

Gilles Proulx will trace the chain of events since July24, 1534, that have led to Quebec nationhood,through the great moments in the history of New

France and Quebec, including the events of December 1837 in Saint-Eustache. Don’tmiss this opportunity!

The enGliSh PrOTeSTAnTS frOmThe SAinT-euSTAche reGiOn inThe 19th AnD 20th cenTurieS By Vicki Onufriu, historian and researcher, Chemin du Roy project, SHRDM.

Wednesday October 17, at 7:30 p.m. At the Petite Eglise Art Center271, Saint-Eustache Street, in Saint-Eustache

Vicki Onufriu will speak about the English, Scottish, Presbyterian and Protestantpioneers, a prominent community of the 19th and 20th centuries that have shaped ourregion’s history. Through family reconstitution (Scott, Gentle, Smith, Addison, McColl,McMartin and others), discover their way of life, their political and social involvement,their stand in the events of 1837, their impact on the regional economy and their dealingswith Francophone Catholics. What remains of these communities? Come discover thislittle-known period of our regional history.

Note: A light snack will be served after the conference. Admission is free for everyone,and no reservations are required. Take this opportunity to become a SHRDM memberfor an annual fee of $10, which will help keep alive the history of the former Deux-Montagnes county, comprising the present territory of the MRC of Deux-Montagnesand Mirabel.

To reach the SHRDM: Tel.: 450-472-0744Email: shrdm2000@hotmail.comWebsite: www.shrdm.org

Daniele Sauvageauskating rink and GrandThéâtre Olympia

New rental opportunities:

CONCRETE FLOOR Summer period(Ball hockey, lacrosse or other activities)

SKATING RINK Mid-August to April(League or daily rental) NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS FOR THE2012-2013 SEASON

THEATRE Spring period (Corporate events, sports,graduations, etc.)

ATTenTiOn new ScheDule2012-2013 SeASOn

SEASON BEGINNING AUGUST 18, 2012

SKATING - ADULTSMonday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

FREE SKATING (FOR ALL)Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . from noon to 1 p.m.

SPECIAL SKATING (FOR ALL)Labour day Septembre 3 . . . . . . . . . from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

from 1 to 2 p.m.

ThanksgivingOctobre 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

from 1 to 2 p.m.

RÉSERVATIONS : 450 473-1005olympia@ville.deux-montagnes.qc.ca

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PLAnT dERMATITIS (PHYTOdERMATITIS)Of the 300,000 plant species in Quebec, some are toxic if one of their parts is ingested (leaf, stem or root), while others are edible. Somecan cause breathing problems (such as ragweed) or skin reactions. Today we’ll look at plants that cause skin reactions calledphytodermatitis. Most plants are harmless, but some such as poison ivy, can cause mild to severe skin irritations. A plant can causeirritation because of its chemical composition, shape or texture. Skin contact with certain plants can lead to allergic phytodermatitis,photophytodermatitis, irritant contact dermatitis or mechanical injury.

ALLERGICPHYTOdERMATITIS Skin allergies caused by skin contact with aplant such as poison ivy. Some people areallergic, while others show no reaction aftercontact.

Some familiar plants that can trigger skinallergies include poison ivy (Toxicodendronradicans), the ginkgo fruit (Ginkgo biloba), andprimroses (Primula).

PHOTOPHYTOdERMATITIS Skin reaction caused by contact with a plantand subsequent exposure to sunlight.

This type of reaction is often confused withpoison ivy, since it presents similarsymptoms: blisters, redness, edema,swelling. The rash appears within 24 hoursand may last several months. The severity of the reaction depends onseveral factors: skin moisture level, theamount ingested or present on the skin,radiation intensity and duration of exposure.

Phototoxic plants following ingestion: St.John’s wort (Hypericum), lamb's quarters(Chenopodium album)...

Phototoxic plants following contact: Dill(Anethum graveolens), Angelica (Angelicaarchangelica), celery (Apium graveolens),carrot (Daucus carota) fennel (Foeniculumvulgare), anise (Pimpinella anisum), wildparsnip (Pastinaca sativa), giant hogweed(Heracleum mantegazzianum), marigold(Tagetes), common fig (Ficus carica) ...

IRRITAnT COnTACTdERMATITISDermatitis is not an allergic reaction.

The compounds responsible for dermatitiscaused by contact with an irritating plant areindiscriminate – they affect everyone at highenough dose.

Symptoms resemble a chemical burn. Theyare triggered by irritating chemical substancescommonly found in sap.

Examples: Spurge (Euphorbia), castorbean(Ricinus communis), anemone (Anemone),clematis (Clematis), buttercup (Ranunculus),nettle (Urtica)...

The reaction is often immediate, as with thenettle, since the plant has a stem and/orleaves covered with stiff, brittle hairs thatpierce the skin an inject an irritating fluid.Poison ivy or wild parsnips, on the other hand,cause reactions only several hours aftercontact.

MECHAnICAL InjuRY This occurs when sharp leaves, thorns orspines cause skin irritations or lacerations onthe skin. Examples: rose, hawthorn,barberry...

For questions or advice: conseilsverts@ville.deux-montagnes.qc.ca

Some tips: Get to know the plants around you.Know which ones to avoid or handlecarefully.

Quickly wash your skin as soon asyou think you’ve touched apotentially dangerous plant.

If you experience a severe reaction,consult a pharmacist or doctor.

Tips for a beautiful lawnall summer long:A beautiful lawn without weeds orinsect pests? It can be done!Maintaining a lawn is like cultivating amillion little plants. It needs a suitableenvironment in which to live, and it mustbe provided with optimal growingconditions.

Here are the five key steps to ahealthy lawn: 1. Mow the lawn to a height of 8 cm. 2. Sharpen your mower blades

regularly.3. Water deeply if necessary (2 to 3 cm

once a week). Do not water during aheat wave. Your lawn will godormant and just turn yellow. Whenweather conditions return to normaland rain reappears, your lawn will begreen again.

4. Leave grass clippings on the ground.They are a good source of slow-release nitrogen or fertilizer.

5. Aerate, reseed, fertilize and top-dress as required using compost.

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lA ciTÉ DES iMpOSTUrES Paintings by Emmanuelle de RouvilleAcrylic and collage on canvas; trying to shed some light on a heavilydisguised city, an artificial fog, where ugliness, falsehoods and hypocrisyrule.

Exhibition from August 27 to October 28

ŒUVrES DE SENTiEr ArT3An exhibition of the Musée d’Art Contemporain des Laurentides, incooperation with artist Suzanne Ferland.Photographs of sculptural creations integrated into the forest environment,performed in situ at the Bois de Belle-Rivière in Mirabel.

Exhibition runs from October 29, 2012 to January 27, 2013

THE BIBLIOPAGEThis section is devoted to the activities of the deux-Montagnes public library..

please note that to take part in the library’s activities, you must register at the counter or by phone at 450-473-2702.

Some activities are free, while non-members pay a fee. A pass is required for all activities. registration is mandatory and

available on-site only.

Most of the following activities are only offered in French.

REGuLAR LIBRARY HOuRSMonday to Friday:

1 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday:

1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

BéBéLITOuT For toddlers ages 12 to 36months. An introductionto reading, combined withan arts and craftsworkshop to help themdevelop their fine motorskills.

Facilitator: Lyne Turner Maximum: 10 children andaccompanying parents Cost: Free for members $5 for non-members Duration: 45 minutes

ROuGE COMME unE POMME! Thursday, September 20 at 10 a.m. For ages 12 to 24 months

LES PETITS MOnSTRESFêTEnT L’HALLOwEEn ! Thursday, October 25 at 10 a.m. For ages 24 to 36 months (as partof Public Library Week)

BRRR ! SORTOnSTuquES ET MITAInES ! Thursday, November 15 at 10 a.m.For ages 12 to 24 months

AcTiViTiES FOr cHilDrENLES P’TITSRACOnT’ARTS with Nathalie LecompteWorkshops where stories take thestage, sometimes accompanied bynursery rhymes, songs or somethingelse, and that always end with craftactivities.For 6 to 9 year olds. Maximum 20 children per activity Duration: 60 minutesFree for members / $ 5 non-members

LE SAFARIGRRR! Watch out! Beasts on thehorizon. Let’s follow them carefullythrough the savannah where theycan surprise us at any time!Sunday, September 23 at 2 p.m.

quI SE CACHE SOuS CE MASquE ?Why do we wear masks? You’ll findyoung and old wearing masks inmany traditional events around theworld.Sunday, October 21 at 2 p.m.(as part of Public Library Week)

ABC dE L’éPOquEMédIévALEKnights, your swords! Princesses,pretty up! We’re embarking on amedieval adventure. Sunday, November 25 at 2 p.m.

HEuRES dE COnTE PYjAMAS, TEddY BEARS And BLAnkIES ARE wELCOME!Facilitator: Isabelle Larouche For 3 to 6 year olds - Maximum 20 children per activity Free for members / $5 for non-members

RévEILLE-TOI! GROuILLE-TOI!As the cooler weather arrives, it seems like everyone is on the move. Nicolasgoes to hockey practice. Etienne has a new babysitter. A princess finally wakesup...not to mention my friend who said his school was a zoo! Friday, September 21 at 6:30 p.m. Duration: 45 minutes

quI A PEuR dES MOnSTRES, dES SORCIèRES... ET dES CITROuILLES? Not us! We're not afraid to turn the pages, even though we see monsters,witches, bats and pumpkins! Meet Pélagie the Witch, and Mr. Pumpkin. Friday, October 26 at 6:30 p.m. Duration: 45 minutes(as part of Public Library Week)

MICE And CATS...Who says cats and mice can’t be friends? Did you know that Splat the Catgoes to cat school with his friend the little mouse? Do you know Eddy Filou?That mouse who chases big cats? Come laugh along with your friends, inpyjamas! Friday, November 23 at 6:30 p.m. Duration: 45 minutes

STORY HOuR - BOO! HAunTInG! HOwLInG! HOOTInG! (offered in English only)

Halloween stories with Colleen Baxter SullivanDo you like to dress up for Halloween? Who will you be? This is a storytimesession of make believe. We will follow Ollie and his friends and many otherHalloween characters as we dare to explore the scariest night of the year!October 19th from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. For 3 to 6 year olds – Max. : 20 children Activity is free for members / 5 $ for non-members

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L’Express Deux-Montagnes Town of city of Deux-Montagnes803 Oka Road, Deux-Montagnes (Québec) J7R 1L8Telephone : 450 473-2796 www.ville.deux-montagnes.qc.ca

Coordination, research and writing: Valérie Sauvé, Véronique MompelatCollaboration: Martin Pelletier, Jacques Robichaud, Christopher Harding,

Maryse Lahaie, Johanne Chaput, Mélissa Brault, Fabienne Côté Translation: Traduction Alain Gélinas Inc.Graphic Design: Robert Devost Graphiste Inc.Printing: Services graphiques Deux-MontagnesCopyright Desport: Bibliothèque nationale du Québec

L’Express Deux-Montagnes is entirely printed using vegetable inks on Forest Stewardship Council certified,post-consumer recycled paper. (Forest Stewardship Council) www.fsc.org.

Issues of L’Express are now emailed to citizens who signed up on the City’s Internetsite mailing list or can be downloaded from the home page. Five hundred copies arenow available in municipal buildings and some businesses. The five annual issuesare produced by the City’s Communications Department.

THE BIBLIOPAGE

FOr ADUlTES5365 kM : TRAnSATquéBEC/SAInT-MALOWith Philippe Morrissette of the GeorgesLeblanc team

Our speaker, who took part in the 2012 editionof this quadrennial event, will navigate throughthe intricacies of this non-stop transoceanicrace that brings together the best professionalmonohull and multihull ocean racers.Welcome aboard the Océan Phénix!Monday, September 17, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Maximum 70 participants (general public) Free for members $ 5 non-members.

TOUTE UNEAVENTUrE !With Ugo Monticone

Globe-trotting writer and speaker who hastraveled to more than thirty-five countries andpublished six books in seven years (four travelstories, two novels and a collection of shortstories). He will talk about his different tripsand about the writing profession.Thursday, October 25, 7 to 8 p.m. Maximum 70 participants (general public) Free activity funded by UNEQ.

liVrES ET piXElSAll about e-books and digital bookswith Robert Martin, M. Sc. A. MIS andspeaker

This conference will help you gain a betterunderstanding of the e-book revolution: fileformats of digital books, e-books and tablets,reading software and the main sources fordigital books. Monday, November 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. Maximum 70 participants (general public) Free for members $10 non-members

cAFÉ-lEcTUrE : lES TENDrES JEUDiSModerator: Mireille Brodeur

Finally, a book club where adults can sharefavourite books and explore selected topicsover a nice cup of coffee! Reading is a joythat's meant to be shared! Every last Thursday of the month.Thursdays, September 27 and November29, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Maximum 20 participants Free for members $5 non-members.

THE rEADiNG lOOp (offered in English only) Moderator: Colleen Baxter Sullivan

Each month we will share ideas, and voice ouropinions regarding favourite books andauthors. We will compare different writingstyles and exchange our personal viewpointsregarding theses comparisons. Your opinionwill be valued. This will be a great learningexperience for all those who love to read, andall those who might want to take up reading.On the first Wednesday of the month fromSeptember to June. September 5th, October 3rd, November 7th from 10 to 11 a.m.Max. : 20 participants Free for members /5 $ for non-members

ÉcrirE pOUr DirE Moderator: Mireille Brodeur

A writing club for fun, for sharing ideas and forfinding the right words. Come share yourpassion at these bi-monthly get-togethers.Tuesday September 11 and November 13,from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Maximum 20 participantsFree for members $5 non-members.

A Fun ACTIvITY FOR THE 16th EdITIOn OF THE jOuRnéES dE LA CuLTuRE

AN iNTrODUcTiON TO cOMMEDiA DEll'ArTE...With Maude Desrosiers of the Théâtre Tout à Trac. An introduction to commedia dell'arte and someof its most famous characters. Starting with a basic theme, children will have the chance to play withreal commedia dell'arte masks and delve into the realm of comedy.

For school groups only. Friday, September 28 at 1 p.m. Also watch our youth activities planned as part of the Week!

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