9, Cambria road Gore (Québec) J0V 1K0 Tel.: 450 562-2025 December 2014/ January 2015 Vol. 04 N 11 CHRISTMAS SERVICE at the Holy Trinity Church, 4 Cambria road Wednesday December 24 th 2014, Christmas Eve at 4:00 PM Celebrant: Canon Bryan Pearce BILINGUAL SERVICE FAMILIES WELCOME ALL DENOMINATIONS WELCOME Buffet in the Trinity Community Centre following the service (no charge) Choir under the direction of Martina Govednik (Mezzo-soprano). AND HOCKEY TOURNAMENT There will be a winter carnival on February 7th 2015 as well as a hockey tournament on Saturday and Sunday, February 7th and 8th. The hockey tournament is a fund raising event for the Steve O Brien Foundation and for the Multiple Sclerosis Association. Please mark these events on your calendars. If you wish to participate in the hockey tournament, please contact Fred at 450 431-6840. Additional information will be provided in the February Express. CHILDREN S CHRISTMAS PARTY The Children s Christmas party will take place on Saturday December 13 th, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the Trinity Community Center, 2, Cambria road, For children aged 0 to 10 years. Registration is compulsory. The deadline to register is Thursday December 4 th 2014. Thank you. Call Tammy at 450 562-2025 extension 3521. The Mayor, Scott Pearce, the municipal councillors as well as the municipal employees would like to extend their most heartfelt Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah and Happy Holidays to the residents of Gore. We wish you joy, happiness and prosperity during this holiday season and for the year to come. TABLE OF CONTENTS News... 2-3 Restaurant Kern s... 3 Community... 3-4 Our Seniors... 4 Monthly Calendars... 5 Churches... 6 Advertising... 6
THE MAYOR S OFFICE Your Council Scott Pearce Mayor Alain Giroux Councillor n 1 Don Manconi Councillor n 3 Anik Korosec Councillor n 5 Clark Shaw Councillor n 2 Shirley Roy Councillor n 4 Anselmo Marandola Councillor n 6 General Manager: Louise Desjardins Assistant General Manager: Caroline Dion Secretary-Treasurer: Diane Chales Accounting: Jennifer Thompson, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Carole Dumas Collection Officer: France Doré Administrative Coordinator: Sylvie Barsalo Receptionist and Collection: Tammy Hall Inspectors: Jason Morrison, Don Pressé, Mathieu Madison Interim 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 es 1 877 553-1955 MUNICIPAL NEWS WORD OF THE MAYOR Dear fellow residents, Every year, at or around the first snow fall, both municipal staff and I receive a number of calls regarding the state of the 329 and Dunany road. This year was no different. The condition of both these roads is the responsibility of Transport Quebec not the municipality. When we receive calls and transfer your requests to Transport Quebec, they treat them as one request or one complaint. In order for Transport Quebec to respond more quickly to your requests, to clear or sand the roads, it is important for residents to make the calls themselves and not the municipality. To reach the Transport Quebec s in Lachute simply dial 450 562-0221. If after calling Transport Quebec you are still not satisfied, do not hesitate to call the municipal and they will assist you. We thank you for your cooperation. As usual, you can send me your comments, suggestions or questions by email at spearce@cantondegore.qc.ca or call me at 514 941-2224. I will be happy to answer you. Thank you. Your Mayor Scott Pearce MUNICIPAL OFFICE SCHEDULE Please note that the municipal will be closed for the holidays from Tuesday December 23 rd 2014 at 5:00 pm to Monday January 5 th 2015 at 9:00 am. Thank you. WORD FROM THE INSPECTORS We wish to bring your attention to the following municipal by-law concerning nuisances and concerning usage and infringement of public roads, article no. 17: It is prohibited to throw or dump snow or ice from private land onto public property. We are counting on your collaboration in this matter. SCHEDULE FOR THE ARENAS IN LACHUTE AND BROWNSBURG-CHATHAM The Argenteuil MRC and its member municipalities are proud to offer to its population the following activities in their arenas, free of charge: KEVIN-LOWE/PIERRE-PAGÉ ARENA IN LACHUTE Monday 3:00 to 4:00 pm Free skate seniors 4:15 to 5:15 pm Hockey 16 years and over Tuesday 3:00 to 4:15 pm Free skate Wednesday 3:00 to 4:00 pm Hockey seniors 4:15 to 5:15 pm Hockey 15 years and under Thursday 3:00 to 4:20 pm Free skate Friday 6:00 to 7:15 pm Free skate GILLES-LUPIEN ARENA IN BROWNSBURG-CHATHAM Sunday 12:00 to 1:15 pm Family free skate 1:30 to 2:50 pm Free skate Monday 3:30 to 4:30 pm Free skate Tuesday 4:00 to 5:15 pm Free skate Thursday 3:00 to 4:00 pm Free skate seniors 4:00 to 5:15 pm Hockey 16 years and over Friday 4:00 to 5:15 pm Family hockey Saturday 10:00 to 11:15 am Free skate 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 15 th of the month preceding the publication. Just send your Word files and photos into separate files (JPG or BMP) by email to: sbarsalo@cantondegore.qc.ca FOR MORE INFORMATION: 450 562-2025 2 THE GORE EXPRESS DECEMBER 2014 / JANUARY 2015
MUNICIPAL NEWS CHALET SCHEDULE Weather permitting the opening of the skating rink, the chalet schedule will be the following: As of Saturday December 20th 2014 to Sunday January 4 th 2015 the chalet will be open from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays and from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm on Fridays and Saturdays except on Thursdays December 25th and January 1st, the chalet will be closed. As of Monday January 5 th 2015 the chalet will be open Mondays through Thursdays from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Fridays from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Saturdays from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm and Sundays from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm. NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS WINTER SCHEDULE: Mondays Closed Tuesdays to Thursdays and Sundays 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Fridays 11:00 am to 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Saturdays 11:00 am to 8:00 pm HOUSE SPECIALTIES: Old fashion fish and chips Modern burgers and pulled pork sandwiches Bourbon BBQ ribs Daily chef s creations include soup, coffee and dessert. Our menu is all home made and we use the freshest ingredients! Follow us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/pages/restaurant- Kerns/1012132512147263 COMMUNITY WOMEN'S INSTITUTE OF LAKEFIELD-MILLE-ISLES On November 11th, the Township of Gore highlighted the 95th anniversary of the Women's Institute of Lakefield-Mille- Isles. This organization, established in 1897 in Stony Creek (Ontario), wanted to provide farmers wives a place to meet and exchange and where cooking, sewing and craft classes were offered. Charitable activities were organized and the women helped local families in need by donating food, clothing and even furniture. It should also be noted that the ladies of the Women's Institute were mobilized during World War II, sending boxes to soldiers serving overseas. In the 80s, the two branches, Lakefield and Mille-Îles, were united and members have continued to organize various fundraisers including the annual Bazaar at the Trinity Community Center in Gore. Over the years, the money raised was donated to certain school programs, a women's shelter, the homeless, the Argenteuil Hospital Foundation as well as many other causes. Every year, it is possible to admire the talent of these women with big hearts, at the agricultural exhibition in Lachute where several of their crafts are exhibited. In 2005, the Women's Institute was present in 70 countries and had 9 million members. In addition, this organization has consultative status at the UN and is affiliated to the FAO, UNICEF and UNESCO. Scott Pearce, mayor of Gore, and Mr. Michel Boyer, Mayor of Mille-Isles, were present and they thanked the members of the Women's Institute for their involvement in the community of Argenteuil. In recognition, a plaque in their honour was installed in front of the community center in Gore, and more precisely at the foot of the Inuksuk, the symbol of brotherhood, mutual aid and solidarity. (Left to right) - Betty McElligott, Donna Sim, Pat Shearsmith, Jean Edwards, Scott Pearce, Mayor of the Township of Gore, Myra McDougall, Michel Boyer, Mayor of Mille-Isles, and Judy Kenton, president of the Women's Institute of Lakefield- Mille-Isles. (Front) - Connie Vipond. DECEMBER 2014 / JANUARY 2015 THE GORE EXPRESS 3
COMMUNITY BREAKFAST AT THE TRINITY COMMUNITY CENTER The Friends of Gore leisure committee invites you to its 4th annual breakfast to benefit the Gore Seniors Network Sunday December 7 th, 2014 From 9:00 am to 12:30 pm Price: $5.00 The money collected during this day will be donated to the Gore Seniors Network. Come in large numbers and have breakfast with us while contributing to the Seniors Network s continuity. Thank you for your generosity. *** Please note that there will be no breakfast in the month of January 2015. We will be back on Sunday February 1st, 2015. CHRISTMAS FOOD DRIVE AND BASKETS The Christmas food drive took place on Sunday November 16th. If you were unavailable on that day, you may bring your non perishable food items to the municipal before December 5 th 2014 at 9 Cambria road. Thank you to all the volunteers and for your generosity. Here are some of the volunteers who participated in the food drive. If you wish to receive a Christmas food basket, please contact Rose Manconi at 450 562-3397. Requests will be treated with confidentiality. Thank you. MUNICIPALITÉ AMIE DES AÎNÉS (MADA) AND MUNICIPAL FAMILY POLICY Our municipality wants to improve the quality of life for seniors and families in Gore. Last September, a local steering committee, initially supported by Lucie Lafleur from the MRC, was established with a mandate to carry out a process of recognition of a ité amie des aînes (MADA) and of a municipal family policy. We seek to adapt our policies, services and structures to support our seniors, to encourage their active participation and curb ageism. "Think and act family," is the approach s directive of a municipal family policy. We aim to improve the living environment of families. We want measures that will be reflected in the action plan which will meet the real needs of our seniors and our families. Soon you will be invited to participate in a great citizen consultation: first, there will be a survey to highlight the key issues (November to February); then, focus groups will be created. Your point of view is important. We invite you to complete the survey, available on the Gore municipal website (www.cantondegore.qc.ca) and distri - buted at various activities. Want to participate in a focus group? Please contact Shirley Roy, Councillor, at royshirley@hotmail.com or 450 562-0504. (Left to right) Shirley Roy, councillor responsible for seniors issues, Donald Manconi Councillor; Cécilia Gionet, Seniors Network, Vitor Sabino, citizen; Martine Kirouac, Educational Consultant at the CPE Rêve de Caillette. Absent: Anik Korosec, Councillor and Renée-Claude Bergeron, Québec en forme. The committee is supported by Joanne Viau family Argenteuil, and by Evelyne Bergeron, Argenteuil MRC. OUR SENIORS Gore Seniors Network Please note that there will be no Eat & Greet on the last Monday of the month of December. We will be back on Monday January 26 th, 2015. We wish you all happy holidays and a healthy new year full of joy. PHOTO CONTEST Your childhood s most beautiful picture!!!! For people 55 years and over How to participate: 1) Have a 4 X 6 photo of you between the ages of 1 year and 6 years, identified on the back with your name and phone number. 2) Give this photo to Cécilia no later than January 16 th, 2015 during the Vie Active exercise class or drop it off in an envelope addressed to Cecilia at the municipal, 9 Cambria road in Gore. 3) These photos will be displayed at the Trinity Community Center during our Eat & Greets. 4) A panel of 3 to 5 people will determine the winner and the result will be announced at the Eat & Greet on Monday January 26 th, 2015. Laughter and fun are guaranteed! A prize worth at least $100 will be awarded to the winner. Surprises for all contest participants. For information: Cecilia 450 562-2161. 4 THE GORE EXPRESS DECEMBER 2014 / JANUARY 2015
MONTHLY CALENDARS DECEMBER 2014 S M T W T F S Monthly Breakfast Benefit Seniors Network from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Children s 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Christmas 21 22 23 church 24 25 26 27 Church service 10:00 am Classical music 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm Council meeting 8:00 pm 28 29 30 31 services 4:00 pm JANUARY 2015 S M T W T F S Recycling day 1 2 3 Christmas party 10:00 am Christmas basket delivery day 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Family in Action Children s activity Church service 10:00 am Classical music 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Council meeting 8:00 pm 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 DECEMBER 2014 / JANUARY 2015 THE GORE EXPRESS 5
CHURCHES CHURCH SERVICES IN THE PARISH OF THE LOWER LAURENTIANS December 14 th 2014 Christ Church 1258 Mille Isles road, Mille-Isles Lessons and Carols 10:00 am December 21st 2014 Christ Church 1258 Mille Isles road, Mille-Isles Communion 10:00 am December 24 th 2014 Holy Trinity Church 4 Cambria road, Gore Communion and Christmas service 4:00 pm December 24 th 2014 St. Paul s Church 1127 chemin Dunany, Gore Christmas Family Service 4:00 pm Lessons and Carols 8:00 pm December 24 th 2014 St. Aidan s Church 86 Lake Louisa road, Wentworth Communion and Christmas service 7:00 pm December 28th 2014 Holy Trinity Church 4 Cambria road, Gore Communion and baptism 10:00 am Classical music 7:30 pm January 11th 2015 Christ Church 1258 Mille Isles road, Mille-Isles Communion 10:00 am January 18 th 2015 St. Aidan s Church 86 Lake Louisa road, Wentworth Communion 7:00 pm January 25th 2015 Holy Trinity Church 4 Cambria road, Gore Morning Prayers 10:00 am Classical music 7:30 pm ADVERTISING 6 THE GORE EXPRESS DECEMBER 2014 / JANUARY 2015