Volume 04 No. 03 June/ July 2012

The NorTh haTley Farmers’ markeT moVes To riVer Park CaPelToN road, NorTh haTley. The markeT is oPeN From JuNe 23rd To oCTober 6th, 2012 beTweeN 10:00 a.m. To 12:00 NooN. items for sale: meat, vegetables, fruits, prepared food, products, organic or not, arts and crafts, prepared and/or produced and/or created by local merchants or artists. For the list of merchants, see on page 3.

TABLE OF CONTENTS From left to right: Pierre A Levac, mayor of Canton of Hatley, Michael Page, mayor of North Hatley and Pierre Reid, MNA for Orford.

Feedback on Council Meetings ........... 2 Farmers’ Market Merchants ................. 3 Municipal News ................................ 3-4 Office Schedule ................................... 3 Environment ......................................... 4 Urban Planning .................................... 5 Leisures ................................................ 5 Community Calendar ........................ 6-7 Candidates Wanted .............................. 6 Library ................................................. 7 Advertising .......................................... 8

THE MAYOR’S OFFICE

FEEDBACK ON COUNCIL MEETINGS

Mayor Mr. Michael Page

At the April 2nd and May 7th 2012 meetings...

Councillor, Seat #01 Mr. Michael Munkittrick

• An agreement was signed between the Ressourcerie des Frontières and the Municipality. The purpose of this agreement is the recycling of bulky waste. For more information, please contact the Ressourcerie at 819-804-1018.

Councillor, Seat #02 Mr. Michael Dudgeon Councillor, Seat #03 Mrs. Line Fortin Councillor, Seat #04 Mrs. Carrol Haller Councillor, Seat #05 Mrs. Dara Jane Loomis Councillor, Seat #06 Mr. Gérald Ostiguy General Manager and Secretary Treasurer: Léonard Castagner, ing. M.B.A. Assistant Secretary Treasurer: Danielle Gauvin Secretary Receptionist: Natacha Prince Emergency Measures Coordinator: Léonard Castagner, ing. M.B.A. Inspector – Building and Environment: Wilson Pereira Foreman – Public Works: Dany McKelvey Pres. – Planning & Heritage Advisory Committee: Carrol Haller Employees – Public Works: Scot Fergusson and Wade Morse Documents Access: Léonard Castagner, ing. M.B.A. Business hours: Monday through Friday 10 to 12 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Coordinates: 3125, chemin Capelton North Hatley, (Quebec) J0B 2C0 Telephone: (819) 842-2754 Fax: (819) 842-4501 Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.northhatley.org

• The municipality presented a request to the Government of Quebec to put a moratorium on the installation of smart meters by Hydro-Québec. • By-law 2012-561 was passed. This by-law decrees a loan of $300,000 for the paving of various streets of the Village, in particular Rublee Street. • Ms. Brittany Sheldon has been appointed as parking control officer for the period May 20th to October 8th 2012 • The North Hatley Recreation Society (NHRS) received a grant of $3,363 for the replacement of boards of the ice rink in River Park. • A grant of $1,000 was given to the Fabrique Ste-Élisabeth for a classical music concert which will be held July 18th coming. This concert is part of the "Orford on the road"Programme of the Orford Festival. • The Lake Massawippi Conservation Club was given a grant for $100 to

ensure the continuation of the stocking project of Lake Massawippi. • A donation of $200 was made to The Grace Christian home in memory of Mrs. Elsie Marjorie Woodward, a former secretary-treasurer and secretary of the CCUP of the Municipality the Village of North Hatley. • A grant of $2,700 was awarded to the Association des commerçants de North Hatley for the spaces used to advisertise public services in the "Lake Massawippi Circuit" brochure. A $1,200 two-page ad in the centre of the brochure will also be bought to advertise the Farmers’ Market. • The Farmers’ Market having ceased its operations on School Street will be relocated in River Park and operating under the name of "Marché champêtre". The Council has authorized the purchase of awnings and tables for the future facilities. • By-law 2012-563 was passed; it amends zoning by-law number 2001-432. • A notice of motion was given for by-law 2012-564 amending by-law number 2010-544(RU) on parking and management of public roads.

Important numbers: Emergency: Sûreté du Québec: Road conditions: Urgence-santé:

911 310-4141 or *4141 (cell.) 511 811

Legal Deposit: Library and Archives Canada ISSN 1920-0099 – Printed in Canada

MUNICIPAL COUNCIL MEETINGS Regular meetings are held on Mondays, except on legal holidays when they are postponed until the next day, Tuesday, by municipal by-law. The next public council meetings will be held July 3rd 2012 and August 6th 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall located at 3125, chemin Capelton. Telephone : 819 842-2754 • Facsimile : 819 842-4501 • www.northhatley.org

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR ARTICLES IN THE NEWSLETTER The “Info Village” newsletter is published every second month and is distributed around the 21st. The community is encouraged to submit information pertaining to events, local organizations or community news (in french and english version) by email at : [email protected] or by calling (819) 842-2754. All written materials must be sent in Word files and photos must be in JPG or BMP before the 1st of each publication month. FOR ADVERTISING, PLEASE CALL TOLL FREE: LES PUBLICATIONS MUNICIPALES AT 1 877 553-1955

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FARMERS’ MARKET The following merchants will have a stall at the market • BOULANGERIE GREENS • BOULANGERIE QUIVIT • PHILIPPE BOUSKÉLA

MUNICIPAL NEWS waste on the side of the road after these collection dates.

MUNICIPAL OFFICE CLOSING Please note that the municipal office will be closed on Monday, June 25th (Saint-Jean-Baptiste) and Monday, July 2nd (Canada Day). The July 2nd council meeting will be postponed until Tuesday, July 3rd.

LAWN MOWING

• FERME JENSEN • FERME SANDERS

CHANGE OF ADDRESS

• LUC FONTAINE

Please note that it is your responsibility to advise the municipality of any change of address. No change will be done over the phone. In order for your change of address to be entered in your file, you must send us a notification in writing showing the old address as well as your new one. The document must be signed and dated.

• JARDINS LA VAL’HEUREUSE • VERGER FERLAND • JARDINS DU RUISSEAU BALL • FRAMBOISIERE BELLEVUE • LA GROSSE FRAISE ROUGE ET BOVIN • LA MARJOLAINE • VERGER LE GROS PIERRE • CARINE & RAY LOSITO • CARMEN MOLINER • BIOALIMENTATION • POISSON FUMÉ KEET • DOMAINE COURVAL • RUCHER BERNARD BEE BEC

BULKY WASTE PICKUP The next bulky waste collection will be on July 26th coming. Make sure your items are on the side of the road before the date of the collection. These must not encroach on the public roads. It is forbidden to leave bulky

With the arrival of the new season, we would ask everyone's cooperation in helping us keep our streets and sidewalks clean by not disposing of your lawn clippings in these public areas.

PARKING ATTENDANT The parking attendant for the period June to October 2011 is Brittany Sheldon. In accordance with By-law 2010-544, the hourly parking rate is $1.00 and the daily rate is $5.00 for automobiles and motorcycles. For trailers, an additional $2.00 a day is required. You can now use credit cards in the pay-and-display machines. Parking permits must be in plain sight and parking stickers always current and correctly displayed in order to avoid parking violations. It is forbidden to leave the motor of a vehicle running when it is parked in the municipal parking areas.

RÉGIE INTERMUNICIPALE DES EAUX MASSAWIPPI

GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE FOR THE RIEM Last May 25th, during a press conference, Mr. Pierre Reid announced on behalf of Mr. Laurent Lessard minister of the "Affaires municipales, des Régions et l'Occupation du territoire", that the Régie intermunicipale des eaux Massawippi (RIEM) will receive financial support from the government in the amount of $6,510,414 to bring up to standards the infrastructures that supply, produce and distribute drinking water to the residents of the Village of North Hatley and the Canton de Hatley. The financial assistance is provided by the Programme d'infrastructures Québec-Municipalités (PIQM). The project proposed by the RIEM includes work on installations common to both the municipalities of North Hatley and the Canton de Hatley, more specifically the reconstruction of the Lake Massawippi water intake and of the raw water pumping station as well as the addition of a line of distribution pipe to the existing reservoir site in North Hatley. The

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project also includes the construction of a water treatment plant which includes a filtration process and a disinfection system, the installation of a treated water reservoir and a high pressure pumping system as well as the installation of an aqueduct, to connect the treatment plant to the aqueduct system, and a sewer pipe to direct the plant's discharge to the domestic sewer system.

the citizens will not be any higher than that announced in 2007. The Régie des eaux Massawippi plans to send invitations to tender as soon as this summer. We are conscious of the fact that this work will cause inconveniences, but we will attempt to keep these at a minimum.

The project also provides for other work such as the construction of a booster station in the Village of North Hatley as well as the installation of an aqueduct in the Hatley Acres sector of the Canton de Hatley. The overall work will allow the RIEM to comply with the by-law on the quality of drinking water (RQEP) and to meet the regulations of the "ministère du Développement durable, de l’Environnement et des Parcs (MDDEP)". The mayor would like to remind us that the financial burden which will be imposed on

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MUNICIPAL NEWS (cont’d) BINS AND VACATION When you plan to go away for a little while, it remains your responsibility to ensure that your bin be removed from the street the day after the collection. Think of a practical solution before you leave, such as asking your neighbour to put your bin back in your yard. This way, you will avoid possible damage to your bin, maybe even theft.

"ENVIRONNEMENT - PLAGE" PROGRAMME Again this year, the ministry Développement durable, de l'environnement et des Parcs (ministry of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks) will run its "Environnement Plage" programme. The purpose of this programme is to inform the public of the bacteriological quality of the lake water at the public beaches and therefore help to ensure a safe environment for the whole of Quebec. The programme started June 11th and will end August 31th 2012. The samples will be taken directly at the beach at 2070, chemin Lac. In order to get the results of

the water analysis for our beach or many other beaches, visit the ministère du Développement durable, Environnement et Parcs website at the following address: http://www.mddep.gouv.qc.ca

NORTH HATLEY IN BLOOM We invite all of you to decorate afresh your rock gardens, flower boxes and flowerbeds with beautiful plants. This is the second year of our landscaping contest and we hope that a great number of you will participate once again. As per last year, three (3) categories will be judged: residential, commercial and vegetable garden. Money prizes will be awarded to the winners in each category as follows: First prize - $200, Second prize $100 and Third prize - $50. The name of the winners will be revealed in September. Happy gardening everyone!

BY-LAW ON ZEBRA MUSSELS By-law 2008-525 is meant to prevent the spread of zebra mussels... it’s up to us to protect our lake from this environmental threat! Every boat owner who takes his/her boat out of Lake Massawippi and the Massawippi River and wants to put that boat back in, must go through a boat washing station and get a certificate confirming the boat has been washed. The certificates and stickers for users of lake massawippi in North hatley are only available at the North hatley marina at 240 mill

TELEPHONE CALLS A gentle reminder concerning our business hours - Please note that we take calls between 10:00 a.m. and 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. from Monday through Friday. If you call outside business hours, please leave a message on the answering machine. A light indicates we have

street. The cost for a motorboat is $25 for a resident’s first boat and $15 per additional boat. A craft permit is required for boats of more than 10 HP. The cost of a non-motorized boat licence is $5 each. To make an appointment, call Stephen Piercy between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. seven days a week at 819-842-4433 or 819-572-0357.

ENVIRONMENT SHORELINE To help avoid bluegreen algae outbreaks, please remember that it is prohibited to cut trees, brush or lawn within five metres of the shoreline.

What is the importance of a wooded riparian zone ? The riparian area serves as a natural buffer zone between human activities and the body of water; it slows the eutrophication process (the accelerated aging of lakes) and protects water quality. The seven important roles of wooded riparian areas are to : 1. Filter pollutants; 2. Regulate water level; 3. Defend against erosion; 4. Provide a solar screen; 5. Promote biological richness and diversity; 6. Serve as a natural windbreak; 7. Be an important landscape element. For more information regarding riparian zones, pamphlets are available at the town hall. Text from «Riparian zones» — MRC Memphrémagog

ARBOR DAY On June 2nd, we celebrated Arbor Day. Despite the rain, approximately 30 people came out to get some trees and shrubs for the riparian strip and compost for their gardens. The building and environmental inspector was on hand to answer questions from the citizens. We wish to thank the members of the CCE (Consultative Committee on Environment) and Wade Morse for their participation.

messages and these are taken down immediately during the week. Please leave your name, your phone number, your address and the purpose of your call in order that we may be able to better serve you. The emerGeNCy Number musT be used For maJor emerGeNCies oNly; For all oTher TyPes oF Calls, Please leaVe your messaGe usiNG The 819 842-2754 Number .

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URBAN PLANNING BEFORE CUTTING DOWN A TREE... The cutting down of trees is a sensitive issue in our municipality as trees is what constitutes the beauty and charm of our surroundings. Almost everyone knows that a permit issued by the inspector is required prior to felling trees in the municipality. This being said, a citizen may cut a tree which measures 6 inches or less in diameter at a height of 1 metre from the ground; There are however certain species, the cedar for example, that can become quite tall before attaining 6 inches in diameter at one (1) metre from the ground. Once a tree reaches a fair size, the building and environmental inspector must consider different aspects before issuing a permit: - evidence of damage to foundations or property, underground pipes, sidewalks or pavement caused by roots or the risk of branches falling; - whether the tree is diseased or dead; - the necessity to clear a lot to build a new route, erect a new building or expand an existing one;

- for public purposes. As a busy construction season is already underway, the third point seems to be particularly relevant at this time. Many of you may wonder how many trees can be felled to accommodate construction. According to the regulation, as many trees can be cut down as is needed to accommodate the building. Regulations specify that: - the total surface area of all the land cleared to erect the main building and the secondary buildings with an area of more than 40 m2. m. cannot exceed 1,000 m2 per lot; Please remember that if you have any questions regarding the cutting down of trees, the inspector can be reached Wednesday through Friday between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

the following dates, Wednesday: • august 22, 2011 • september 19, 2011 wilson a. Pereira The building and environment inspector can be contacted at the Municipal office from Wednesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1p.m. to 4p.m. To make an appointment call (819) 842-2754

GARAGE SALES Anyone wishing to hold a garage sale this summer must obtain a garage sale permit through the town’s building inspector. The permits are free of charge. Only three sales are permitted per year. Due to limited participation in previous years, the annual mega garage sale has been cancelled for this year.

CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE ON URBANISM AND HERITAGE (CCUP) Most applications for construction permits require approval by the Town Council and the prior recommendation of the Consultative Committee on Urbanism and Heritage (CCUP). If you are planning a project, you should plan a allowance of time and submit your documents such as plans, drawings, etc. to the CCUP before

LEISURES GIANT GARAGE & RUMMAGE SALE Saturday, Aug. 11, 10:00 - 5:00 & Sunday, Aug. 12, 10:00 -3:00 North Hatley Recreation Society Beach House (PV) 2070 chemin du Lac Donations welcome! All items accepted Bring your items to the beach on Friday Aug. 10 Call the beach, 842-4491, for Friday pick up of big/heavy items Volunteer help needed – Give us a call

BICYCLE PATHS If you wish to obtain information on the Grandes-Fourches bicycle path network, you can visit its Website at the following address: velo.destinationsherbrooke.com. The section Info travaux will tell you of any work in progress anywhere on the network. Happy cycling!

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Tickets available from: • John Gronan, 819-842-2965 • Galerie Jeannine Blais • www.northhatleyantiques.com

Calendar of events June to august

Band Concerts

July 3

Courses begin

July 6

Gala

July 6, 7 and 8

Antique & Folk Art Show

Band Concerts

august 11 and 12 Rummage Sale

Antique & Folk Art Show on July 6, 7, 8 North Hatley Curling Club, 3245, chemin Capelton Once again, NHRS is presenting the North Hatley Antique & Folk Art Show. The show is our main fundraiser and your support is greatly appreciated! GALA tickets for Friday, July 6th are now available. $30.00 includes hors d’oeuvres, beer & wine.

NHRS will be presenting bandstand concerts form June 30th until August 4th on saturdays evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m at Dreamland Park. For the complete schedule, please see : www.northhatleyrec.com/concerts.htm

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR ANNUAL BENEFIT NIGHT – NORTH HATLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE

3115, ch. Capelton. Please call to reserve: 819 842-2310. All are welcome

The North Hatley Community Centre will hold its annual benefit night at the Piggery Theatre on Friday, 29 June. This year the show is Pi Clowns : The Physical Comedy Troupe. The Physical Comedy Troupe is a collective of clowns not easy to forget. You could describe them as a combination of Charlie Chaplin, Saturday Night Live, and Looney Toons. Their crazy characters and high level circus skills will entertain us all. Bring the children, bring your francophone neighbours. The North Hatley Community Centre plays a very important role in the Village and the surrounding area. By coming on 29 June, you will have a great time, see your friends, AND ensure that the Community Centre will continue to serve us all. Don’t miss this chance to support your Community Centre and to have a great night out with your friends. Tickets: 20 $ for adults, 10 $ for children 12 and under. Please call Jane Perry-Gore at 842-4665 or Gwen McKnight 842-1670.

CANDIDATES WANTED

BULLETIN FROM THE NORTH HATLEY BRIDGE CLUB ACBL We're happy to remind you that our 2012 summer session begins on Wednesday, June 6th at 1:00 pm. at the Maison Vachon,

RÉGIE INTERMUNICIPALE DE GESTION DES DÉCHETS SOLIDES DE LA RÉGION DE COATICOOK The Régie is an ancillary organization working with municipalities in the management of residual waste. During the summer season, the Régie is recruiting people to participate in the annual cleanup. Based on an "as needed" basis, the employment period is between 8 to 12 weeks approximately. Job description : • Cleaning up of ditches (plastic bags); • Sorting of construction materials (e.g. : wood and metal); • Participation in other related tasks. Variable Work Schedule : Tuesday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (as needed). Salary : $10.00/hr Applicants must be at least 16 years of age. Persons interested should forward their resume to Francis Lussier at the following e-mail address [email protected] For more information, please contact us at 819.849.9479.

A HERO AMONG US

This past June 2nd, Captain Daryl Williams made the headlines in the local newspapers for an act of bravery. Indeed, he put his life in danger when he entered a burning two-storey building full of smoke to save the life of another human being. Mr. Williams is a chief officer of the RIPI (Régie intermunicipale de prévention des incendies) and is well aware of the risks involved in taking such an action. He knows that a person in charge would have refused to send in even a man equipped with protective fireman's gear under such circumstances.

Despite the odds, Mr. Williams did go in, managed to stay below the smoke, find and awaken the man sleeping inside. Both men crawled out to safety with no time to spare. Mr. Williams was never the less taken to hospital as a precautionary measure, as he had been affected by the smoke. He was released on Sunday. By the time the Waterville fire brigade arrived, the building was totally engulfed in flames and it would have been impossible the save the life of the man inside. A request has been sent to the Governor General of Canada asking that a Medal of Bravery be awarded to Mr. Williams for his heroic action. The community is very fortunate to have among its members a citizen such as Mr. Williams.

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41 YEARS OF LOYAL DEDICATION The CHUS recently honoured Dr. Bernard Lemieux for 41 years of loyal service in the Pediatrics The municipality Department. wishes to extend to Dr. Bernard its congratulations and best wishes for a long and pleasurable retirement in the Village of North Hatley!

SPECIAL VISITORS IN NORTH HATLEY... Friday, July 13, nearly 40 young campers from Camp Massawippi accompanied by monitors will have lunch and spend the afternoon in our beautiful village. These campers are children and young adults living with mobility, hearing or visual impairments. They will arrive around 11:00 a.m. from Ayer's Cliff by

pontoon boat or bus. A picnic will be served in River Park. In the afternoon, there will be various activities (musician, clown, crafts, etc...). Parents are invited with their children to discover new friends. info: michel Grimard 837-1327

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR (cont’d)

••••• A LOOK AT OUR COMMUNITY ••••• Members of the Community Centre Board: (Left to Right) Ouida Moliner, Mary Rasmussen, Jane Perry-Gore, Gwen McKnight, Sylvia Gallagher, Janet McLellan and Margaret Cheal

‘Meals-on-Wheels’: Consulting on the menu: Richard Stone, cook, and Margaret Cheal

LIBRARY

North Hatley Library News - Summer 2012 Art Shows

every second sunday. Or drop in any

The Library Board and the artists invite you all to celebrate with us at each Vernissage from 3:00 - 6:00 Pm,

time the Library is open. These artists

Story Time There will be Story Time again in July and August - every Friday morning at 11.

Blood Pressure Clinic and Coffee Morning (to increase it!)

are your neighbours!

Your monthly appointment with us! Fridays: July 6th, August 3rd and September 7th

Yvan Dagenais

Villagers

Drawings

June 24 - July 7

Naisi LeBaron

Current works

Naïve art

July 8 - 21

What's on at the Library

Mary Martha Guy Marika Szabo

Docks and Ponds Tesserae

Oil / Stained glass

July 22 - August 4

Renee Chiarella Patricia CampionLemieux

Serendipity

Acrylic / Watercolour

August 5 - 18

Paula Curphey Mona Wizenberg

Paula's Pots Framed Moments

Pottery / Mixed media

August 19 September 1

See our website: www.nhlibrary.qc.ca for our catalogue and events. Our wireless Internet access and public computers are quite popular…. Books: both new for the summer and old favourites available. How about a book CD for a road trip…?

Douglas Jones

OrdinArt

Computer art

September 2 - 15

HOURS:

Book Launch

Writer’s Visit

Naisi LeBaron will launch her new book: Lemonade and Gossip: Paintings by Naisi LeBaron during her vernissage on 8th July. Your are warmly invited to attend by North Hatley Library.

Louise Penny, author of the famous Inspector Gamache series will be in town at the end of August. More details to come on this. Stay tuned!

Tuesday - Friday 10h00 - 12h30 Monday in July & August 10h00 - 12h30 Wednesday evening 18h30 - 20h30 Saturday 10h00 - 15h00 Tel : 819-842-2110 Web site : www.nhlibrary.qc.ca Email : [email protected]

IN THE EVENT OF A DISCREPANCY BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND THE ENGLISH DOCUMENTS, THE FRENCH WILL PREVAIL.

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PUBLICITÉ / ADVERTISING

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157 boul. Jacques-Cartier Sud Sherbrooke (Québec) J1J 2Z4 848 Principale Ouest Magog (Québec) J1X 2B6

Simon-P. Marcil Agent immobilier affilié

Bur.: 819 822-2222 Bur.: 819 868-6666 Fax: 819 868-6600 www.simonmarcil.com [email protected]

Présent à l’écoute de vos préoccupations Available to hear citizens voice their concerns Pierre reid Député d’Orford Orford MNA

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(819) 847-3911 618, Sherbrooke, Magog (Qc) J1X 2S6

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