April / May 2012Vol. 03 – No. 0381, rue Lambton

Ormstown (Qc) J0S 1K0Tél.: (450) 829-2625 Fax: (450) 829-4162

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TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTSThe Municipality in Short .................... 2Number in Case of Emergency ............ 2Your Council ........................................ 3Job Offer .............................................. 3Activities............................................... 4Library .................................................. 4Community........................................ 5-6Une Affaire de Famille (UAF).............. 6Your Pets............................................... 6

Knowing when Easter falls each yearis often a puzzle! The calculation method is also very complicated.

Since the year 325, Easter is celebrated onthe Sunday following the first full moonoccurring on or after March 21st. Easterfalls as early as March 22nd and as late asApril 25th, according to the lunar cycle.

Traditionally, Easter is linked to many pagancustoms associated with spring. The Romansregarded the egg as a symbol of fertility andrenewal of life and they custom painted andsold them in celebration of the change ofseasons. This tradition continued when,spurred by the Church’s ban on eating eggsduring Lent, people started decorating themand using them as offerings. The passage oftime and perhaps a measure of greed turnedthe Easter eggs into chocolate.

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THE MUNICIPALITY IN SHORT

RESIDENTIAL WASTEMANAGEMENTYou will soon be receiving a brochurein the mail containing information forspecial waste collection.

Here are the first dates to note:April 17th: Collection of Green

Organic WasteApril 21st : EcocentreApril 24: Branch collectionMay 1st : Collection of large items

WINTER PARKINGPlease note the restricted parking hourswill be lifted as of April 15th.

FIRE PERMITSAs of April 15th, and until November15th, you will need a fire permit which isavailable free of charge at the Town Hall

TEMPO SHELTERSPlease note that all TEMPO sheltersmust be dismantled by May 1st.

The canvas and framing must beremoved at the end of the winter season.First offence will be subject to a fine ofat least $250. Subsequent offences willbe subject to higher fines.

COUNCIL MEETINGSCHEDULE FOR 2012

TOWN HALL

MUNICIPAL TAXES 2012

Please note that during theEaster Holidays, our officewill be closed: Fridayand Monday, April 6thand 7th. As well as Monday,

May 21st, 2012 (Victoria Day)

Don’t forget your first tax instalment is due onApril 1st, 2012.

ERRATUM : An error escaped our notice in February’s newsletter: 40 tonnes of green residue wereaccumu lated in 2011, not 16 tonnes as previously reported.

WHO TO CALL, INCASE OF EMERGENCY?If you have a problemwith snow removalor the aqueductand/or sewernetworks, whichrequiresimmediateassistance; callour emergencytelephone number at450-854-8047.

• April 2• May 7• June 4• July 2• August 6

• September 10• October 1• November 5• December 3

MayorMr. Jacques Lapierre

Councillor, seat #01Mr. Michel Tudino

Councillor, seat #02Mr. Jacques Guilbault

Councillor, seat #03Mr. Steven Lalonde

Councillor, seat #04Mrs. Florence Bérard

Councillor, seat #05 Mr. Jean Côté

Councillor, seat #06Mr. Stéphane van Sundert

General Manager and Secretary Treasurer:Daniel Théroux

Public Works:Chantal Rousseau

Recreation:Marie Lalonde

Director/Chief – Fire Department:Stephen Knox

Emergency Measures Coordinator: Jacques Lapierre

Director – Urban Planning:Martin Ethier

Pres. – Planning & Heritage Advisory Committee:Jean-Paul Beaulieu

Business Hours:Monday through Friday: 8:00 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 5:00 pm

THE MAYOR’S OFFICE

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR ARTICLES IN THE NEWSLETTER

The “Ormstown Voice” Newsletter is published every two months and is distributedat around the beginning of the month. Organizations in the municipality and those incharge of activities are invited to send in their articles or news before the 5th of

the preceding month. Articles should be forwarded as Word files with photographsin separate files (JPG or BMP) by email to: dir.loisirs@ormstown.ca

FOR MORE INFORMATION: (450) 829-2625

MUNICIPAL COUNCIL MEETINGSPublic sessions are held every first Monday of the month.

The population is invited to assist at these meetings which are held at 7:30 PM.A question period is reserved for citizens at the beginning of each session.

Telephone: (450) 829-2625 / Fax: (450) 829-4162

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YOUR COUNCIL

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT - SUMMER 2012DAY CAMP COORDINATOR • be at least 18 years old

• responsible for the coordination and supervisionof all the different group activities

• manage expenses and revenues

• produce a report, at the end of the project, onthe activities and the staff.

ANIMATORS FOR DAY CAMP (Full time and part time)• be at least 16 years old

• hold a CPR and/or First Aid certificate (would be an asset)

• Candidates, for all positions, must be dynamic, responsible, bilingual andenjoy working with children.

• Salary is based upon position, qualifications and experience.

• Please bring your C.V. and a copy of your qualifications and complete ajob application at the Ormstown Town Hall, 81 Lambton St.,

Deadline:Friday, April 13th 2012, 5:00pm(Only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted)

JOB OFFER

COUNCIL MEETING UPDATES –JANUARY AND FEBRUARYTAX INCREASE INFERIOR TOCURRENT INFLATION RATE

In January 2012, the municipal councildecided not to increase commercial orland taxes more than the rate ofinflation. Therefore, the land tax ratewill only increase from $0.735 to $0.75per $100 of evaluation (an increase ofonly 2.5% while the 2011 rate ofinflation in Canada has risen to 2.8%).

Futhermore, the council has managedto maintain an expense rate increase ofonly 2.3%, again less than the annualrate of inflation.

In terms of investments, a reserve of$50,000 per year has been created inorder to accumulate the necessaryfunds required to replace one of ourfire trucks (estimated at more than$300,000). An amount of $30,000 was reserved to support therevitalization program. Finally, morethan $200,000 will be invested in street and road repairs.

TOWN HALL PROJECTThis past January, the councilpresented a draft loan bylaw for theconstruction of a new Town Hall. OnFebruary 6th, more than 400 citizensrequested a referendum on the matter.In March, the council decided to retractthe draft bylaw in its current form. Themayor and councilors will continue toexplore and develop this importantproject in the coming months.

THE VALLÉE DES OUTARDESPROJECT BEGINSLast September, a group of businessdevelopers made the decision to investin the residential development projectof the Vallée des Outardes. Themunicipality subsequently collaboratedwith a consulting firm in order toensure all environmental requirementswill be met.

After several months of carefuldevelopment and review, themunicipality obtained the necessaryauthorization to emit constructionpermits for this project. Infrastructurework will begin in the next few weeks with the first houses appearingshortly thereafter.

ORMSTOWN MUNICIPALITY - 2012 BUDGETREVENUS 2012 2011LAND TAX 1 836 900 1 792 375COMMERCIAL TAX 283 271 265 854OTHER TAXES 827 870 828 990OTHER REVENUES 1 144 099 1 131 695TOTAL REVENUES 4 092 140 4 018 914

EXPENSESAdministration 576 030 549 850Public Security 534 008 511 716Public Works 840 325 874 363Public Health 912 012 907 073Social Housing 26 846 13 692Urbanisation 230 480 213 630Leisure 346 811 316 227Interest fees 92 815 92 813Sub-total 3 559 327 3 479 364Capital reimbursement 139 551 139 550Capital Assets 393 262 400 000TOTAL 4 092 140 4 018 914Surplus (Deficit) 0 0

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ACTIVITIES

FAMILY BINGOfor Notre-Dame du Rosaire ElementarySchoolSunday, April 15th, at 1:30 pmAt the Ormstown Recreation CenterCost :$ 5 Come and have fun !!!

SUD OUEST HORSE CLUBDo you have apassion and anappreciation forhorses? Comewatch or join us atour local shows.Our show dates are 19 & 20 of May at Ormstown

Fairgrounds, July 8 at Levis andSeptember 29 & 30 at OrmstownFairgrounds.For more info, visit us on the web atwww.aerwso.com

SCOUTS AND GUIDES BOTTLE DRIVESaturday, April 28th from10:00am to 2:00pmDoor to door or at DépanneurBouchard

Info : Linus (450) 322-6158

SUR LES ROUTES DU SAINT-LAURENTAnnual General AssemblyWednesday, April 18th, 2012 at 7:00pm

At the Carole Tremblay communitycenter, 475 Chemin de l’Église, Ste-Barbe

For information, please call AlainTrépanier at 450-264-2267

ACTIVITIES AT THE LIBRARYOur Municipal Libraryis proud to presentMylene Gilbert -Dumas, author of the“L’Escapade Sansretour de Sophie

Parent” novel. This novel, of which themajority of the story takes place inOrmstown, will be presented at theLibrary on May 2nd, 2012 at 7pm. Thiswill be an opportune time to discoverother novels by this author.

WINTER MARKETApril 1st, 2012, from 10am to 4pm

Ormstown Recreation Center

87 Roy Street, Ormstown

Featuring:• Local products (vegetables, bread,cheese, honey, alcohol, meat, bakedgoods, chocolate)

• Artisans (soap, decorations, jewellery,pottery)

• Family activities, live music, café andlight lunch

• Entertainment for children

AMERICAN COUNTRY EVENINGOptimist ClubFundraising

GET YOUR BOOTSAND HAT OUT

COME DANCE ANDHAVE FUN WITH USFIRST TIME IN

ORMSTOWN2 IN 1 EACH THEIR TURN

FOR ALL TYPE OF COUNTRYDANCERS THE BLACK & WHITE

BAND and DJ FROM THEMONTANA COUNTRY DANCE

SCHOOL

None stop music all evening !APRIL 28, 2012 AT 7:30 PMORMSTOWN RECREATIONCENTER • 87, ROY STEntry fees : $9.00Bar on siteCement floor

LIBRARY

ENGLISH NOVELS AND REFERENCEBOOKS• The mighty Miss Malone C.P. Curtis

• Why we broke up D.Handler• The fault in our stars John Green

ORMSTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARYThe following are statistics regarding our library:In 2011, the library had 776 membersand made 11 432 loans (10 579 in 2010).The local collection includes 6363 booksand members have access to 11 928books by an exchange program.Remember, there is no membershipfee to Ormstown residents … Why miss out!!!

LIBRARY scheduleInfo: 450-829-3249Tuesday 7:00 to 9:00 pmWednesday Noon to 3:00 pmThursday 7:00 to 9:00 pmSaturday 10:00 am to noon

RECENT FRENCH ADDITIONS• Arvida Samuel Archibald• Hôtel Adlon Philip Kerr• Petal’s Pub Arlette Cousture• Le palais de minuit Carlos Ruiz

Zafon• L’escapade sans retour de Sophie Parent Mylène Gilbert

Dumas• Une épine dans le cœur 3 tomes Liz Curtis Higgs

RECENT ENGLISH ADDITIONS• The winter palace Eva Stachniaki• Gun games Faye Kellerman• Death benefit Robin Cook• Need you now James Grippando

FRENCH NOVELS AND REFERENCEBOOKS• Le blogue de Namasté :Vivre et laisser vivrePour toujours

• Cachés Sharon Dogar

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COMMUNITY

29TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VALLEYFLOWER SHOW

“ Flowers in Every Room ”Friday July 27th 2012 at the Ormstown Curling Club 1:00-4:00pmStart planning your summer gardennow and think of your entries forthe flower show ! Cut flowers,arrangements and potted plants canbe entered. New this year will be apeony class. Look for informationin your flower show entry bookleton how to save a precious bud untilJuly 27th. Calling all kids! This is a challengefor all kids to make an entry; daycamps, day cares, 4-H groups,Guides etc… are encouraged toparticipate. Challenge yourself andmake an entry for this year’s show. Entry booklets and information areavailable now. For moreinformation: call Judy Doucette -450- 829-3742All proceeds to the BarrieMemorial Hospital- Refreshmentsincluded in price of entry-$5.00 foradults and $2.00 for ages 10 andunder.

THE ORMSTOWN LIONS CLUB INVITES YOU AND YOURDOG TO THE PURINA WALK FOR DOG GUIDES

The Lions Foundationof Canada PurinaWalk for Dog Guideswill take place in theHaut-Saint-Laurenton Sunday May 6th at11 a.m. at the Lindsay-Cullen Park in Ormstown, marking thethird time that the Ormstown LionsClub will host the event. Lions’

members throughout Canada are proud to have supported this event for the past26 years.

Participants can register at Lindsay-Cullen Park on May 6th as of 11 a.m. andthe walk will begin at noon.

There is no minimum donation required so come and walk with your pet for afew cents, a few dollars or just for fun! You are invited to participate even ifyou don’t have a dog. Don’t worry: there will be plenty on site!

Nationwide, the Purina Walk for Dog Guides has raised more than $5 millionused to raise, train and feed guide dogs all over Canada.

The Sûreté du Québec and their mascot ‘Polixe’ will be on site to answer anyquestions and make identification cards for your children.

For more information, please contact Ghislain at 450-829-3139 or 450-601-3135.

ORMSTOWN LIONS CLUBOur sincere thanks to all our partners and the community who helped make the 2012 Brunch such a huge success!

See you next year!

EXPO ORMSTOWNJune 7, 8, 9,10, 2012

SPECIAL MAY 1 - 15 MAIFOR ADMISSION ONLY

4 DAY PASSADULT - $20.00

CHILDREN 6-12 - $5.00STUDENT 13-17 - $10.00

MAY 16 - 31 MAIFOR ADMISSION ONLY

4 DAY PASSADULT - $25.00

CHILDREN 6-12 - $10.00STUDENT 13-17 - $15.00

Passes not available after June 1st

Available at the office 1 rue McBain, Ormstown , QcMonday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30

Tel. 450 829-2776

THE POLYSERVICEAs of April 1, 2012, the Polyservicemedical transport service will nolonger be in operation. After this date you must contact SABECat 450-264-1131 or 1-866-764-1131for your assisted medical transportneeds. We would like to thank all of thevolunteers who worked hard toensure Polyservice’s success sinceits inception in the early1980’s:Our volunteer driversThe members of variouscommitteesThe coordinators

WOMEN’S AUXILIARYJULY 1ST

BBQ CHICKEN DINNER FOR THEBENEFIT OF THE LADIES

AUXILLIARY H.B.MFor information:Louise Rollin 450-829-3563 ouBarbara Ednie (450) 827-2701

ANNUAL MEETINGWould you like to meet the members ofthe Women's’ Auxiliary and learn moreabout their plans for the money that wasraised. All these questions will beanswered at their Annual Meeting.When: Thursday April 26th, 2012

at 8:00 pm

Where : 65 Hector Street

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ORGANIZATION

YOUR PETS

COMMUNITY

DOG LICENSE RENEWALNew this year:We will no longer be making door-to-door visits. Dog owners who need torenew or obtain a new license will beexpected to come to the Town Hall on the dates and times indicated in theschedule below. It is obligatory for each dog three monthsand older to wear their tags. All currentdog owners will receive an informationletter shortly.

Thursday April 26th: from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday April 27th: from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Saturday April 28th: from 9 a.m. to noon

at the Town Hall

We invite you to read the bylaw in itsentirety on our website at:www.ormstown.ca as of April 5th, 2012.

LOST DOGSIf you find a lost or stray dog, pleasecontact animal control directly at 450-288-0011.

RABIES CLINICCATS AND DOGS

April 28th 2012, 1:15 pm to 4:00 pmAt the Fire Station • 10$

Clinique Vétérinaire Johnston

The community group ‘LesAidants Naturels du HautSt-Laurent’ is organizing aConference “Surviving While Grieving –Living After a Loss” Presented by Nancy Caron, sociologist

Wednesday April 18, 2012 at 1:30 p.m.Cultural Centre - 624 Notre-DameStreet, Saint-Chrysostome

Everyone, one day, will experience oneof life’s most difficult events: the lossof a loved one.

It is possible to live once again afterexperiencing such a traumatic event…

To register: 450.826.1243 Ask for Julie or Céline Free - Everyone welcome!

GARAGE SALESGarage sales will be held again this year, on Victoria weekend, May 19th, 20th and 21st. You mustregister at the town hall or by phoneat 450-829-2625 before May 4th.It is free!The Municipality will prepare roadmaps, indicating where all thegarage sales will be located. Please note that you are notallowed to have a garage sale onany other date throughout thesummer.

THE FOLLOWING ARE OUROPTI-VOYAGES WINNERS:

• Yvan Bourdeau (5th)• Chantal Meunier (6th)

Congratulations, and Bon Voyage!!

ANNUAL DUCK RACEDuck sales for the June 2,2012 race will beginshortly. Funds raisedwill be disbursed tovarious localorganizations. Therewill be many activitieson site: bouncy rides, grillades, hotdogs, etc.

UNE AFFAIRE DE FAMILLEUne affaire de famille’sTropical Carnival was aresounding success with morethan 200 attendees! Our sincere thanks to our generoussponsors for door prizes: IGA Ormstown,Moisson Sud-Ouest, Club VidéoOrmstown, Station Ormstown, Rona R.S.D'Amour et Fils Ormstown, SalonMadoussa, Familiprix Ormstown. See younext year – with or without snow!

A must-see! Spectacular! Thedifference between successand failure!“LA MAGIE DU SUCCÈS” (The Magicof Success) Conference-Show - Magicand humour with Étienne Vendette,motivational speaker.

Friday April 13, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. in Ormstown

$13/member $20/non-members

Get your tickets now!

Mobile sugar shack – FridayApril 27, 2012 (Ped Day)11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ormstown Rec Centre

Traditional sugar shack meal with taffy –buffet style!

Musicians, family portraits, and Violette!

Adults $18.50 • 6-12 years $14.00 2-5 years $11.50 • 2 years & under - Free

Reserve now!

Tamalou’ a play by UAF’s SansPrétention troupe (50 years & older)April 28, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in the Ste.Barbe Billets Church

On sale now - $8 per person

“123 Action” a presentation byUne Affaire de FamilleMay 19, 2012 at CVR, Ormstown

Tickets on sale now!

UAF’s Annual General MeetingJune 11, 2012 at 6 p.m.,Ormstown

For more information, please consult our Facebook page or call Manon Gauthier at 450.829.3782.