9, Cambria road Gore (Québec) J0V 1K0 Tel .: 450 562-2025 September 2016 Vol. 06 – N° 08 INAUGURATION OF THE FAMILY TRAILS Nearly fifty people participated in the inauguration of the Family Trails on July 31 st . The event recognized the efforts put in over two years by a group of enthusiasts to develop a trail network and present the first section accessible in any season thanks to a boardwalk funded by the Municipality of the Township of Gore and the MRC d’Argenteuil (Pacte Rural). Elisabeth Van Eyken, member of the Trails Committee, explained that the project had two main objectives: make the forest more accessible to residents of Gore (land being mostly private, there is less access to green spaces) and preserve our forest while learning first-hand. Janick Roy, who hosted the event on behalf of the committee, thanked all the committee members, namely Elisabeth made from natural materials Van Eyken, Mathieu Madison, Monic collected during the hike. This Robillard, Jean-François Hamilton and special event organized by Monic Gaetan St-Jacques. She also thanked all Robillard, will take on a permanent the volunteers who have assisted with dimension thanks to Monique chores and Québec En Forme, sponsor Laramée, local artist, who will of the inauguration. reuse the materials to give a final Mr. Scott Pearce, Mayor of the shape to this piece. In the Township of Gore, proceeded to cut the meantime, feel free to take a hike symbolic ribbon at the entrance of the on the Family Trails, its entrance trail to the sound of bagpipes played by is behind the skating rink at the Dominic Lavallée. Subsequently, those municipal park. present and provided with a trail map, went on a 45-minute hike to discover this first portion of the trails and to “We abuse land because we regard it as a commodity admire the spectacular 170 m wooden belonging to us. When we see land as a community to which boardwalk winding through wetlands. The event ended in good spirits with a we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect”. closing cocktail where participants (Aldo Leopold, American ecologist and environmentalist) contributed to a collective land art piece

BENEFIT DINNER FOR CHRISTMAS BASKETS TABLE OF CONTENTSS The Municipality of the Township of Gore and the Holy Municipal News ...... 2-3 Trinity Church are holding their annual Christmas basket Invitation ...... 3 fundraising steak dinner and dance on Saturday Our Seniors ...... 3 September 24 th 2016 at the Dunany Country Club, Community ...... 4 2053 Dunany road in Wentworth. Cocktails at 6:00 pm, The Good Food Box ...... 4 dinner at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $35 per person. For infor - Monthly Recipe ...... 5 mation or for tickets, please contact Mr. or Mrs. Manconi at Churches ...... 5 450 562-3397. Mark this event on your calendars! Monthly Calendar ...... 6 Advertising ...... 6 THE MAYOR’S OFFICE MUNICIPAL NEWS Your Municipal Council WORD OF THE MAYOR in writing. You can email it to Road work [email protected] or mail it to the Municipality of the Township of Gore, Dear residents, 9 Cambria road, Gore, QC, J0V 1K0. Firstly, I would like to thank you all for You can also just drop by the municipal your cooperation and collaboration office and deliver it by hand. We thank you throughout this major project. I know it for your cooperation. has not been easy for some of you. At Scott Pearce times, our drainage work has made it RENTALS Mayor necessary to move rock walls, fences, The municipality wishes to remind gardens, etc. but in order to ensure proper residents of the zoning by-law number drainage, it had to be done. We truly 152 of the Municipality of the Township appreciate your understanding. of Gore which states the following Now that the first stage of work is regarding rentals: completed on Braemar road, I wish to Short stay rental thank the unending work performed by Rental of a main or secondary residence the MRC technician in his strict Alain Giroux Clark Shaw supervision of the work site and the for a period of less than 30 days is Councillor n°1 Councillor n°2 contractor’s superb collaboration. I would prohibited on all of the territory. be remiss not to mention the support We ask you to please comply. Thank you. received from the MRC d’Argenteuil which has been invaluable throughout GARBAGE AND RECYCLING this biggest roadwork project to ever take The contractor who picks up our garbage place in Gore. Thank you once again to and recycling has asked us to inform our all those involved. residents to please put their bins near the We have now started the first stage street on collection days. Sometimes, Don Manconi Shirley Roy the garbage or recycling is not collected Councillor n°3 Councillor n°4 of work on Lac Chevreuil road. We will do our best to inform those who use the because your bins are too far away and road to get to their homes as to road out of sight. We ask you to please put closures. We ask everyone to please your bins near the road and make sure use Lac Chevreuil road for local they are visible as to not be forgotten. circulation only. Complete road closures Thank you for your understanding. will be indicated on the road work signs and on our municipal website at TRAIL MAINTENANCE Anik Korosec Anselmo Marandola www.cantondegore.qc.ca under “Info Councillor n°5 Councillor n°6 road work”. The Trail Committee invites you to participate in the maintenance of As usual, you can send me your the trail behind the municipal park General Manager: comments, suggestions or questions by Louise Desjardins at 45 Cambria road. The event will Assistant General Manager : email to [email protected] or take place on September 10 th at Caroline Dion call me at 514 941-2224. I will be happy 1:00 pm, the meeting point is the Secretary-Treasurer : to discuss this with you. Thank you. Diane Chales parking lot of the municipal park. Accounting : Your mayor Bring high-rubber boots, work Jennifer Thompson, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Scott Pearce gloves and tools if you have any Carole Dumas (saw, cutters, loppers). In case of Administrative Coordinator: COMPLAINTS QUARRY/SAND PIT Sylvie Barsalo rain, the activity is postponed Collection: We ask residents who want to file or have to the next day, September 11 th at Tammy Hall filed complaints against the quarry/sand 1:00 pm. Hoping to see you there! Taxation and reception: pit on Braemar road to please do so Ève Auclair Municipal Inspectors: Jason Morrison, Don Pressé, Mathieu Madison Fire chief and site operations coordinator How to submit your articles to the Newslette r: for the emergency preparedness plan: Luc Gauthier «The Gore Express» is published monthly and is distributed at the beginning Business Hours: of each month. The community is encouraged to submit information pertaining to events, local From Monday to Thursday from organizations or community news before the 15 th of the month preceding the publication. Just send 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. your Word files and photos in separate files (JPG or BMP) by email to: [email protected] Friday from 9:00 a.m. to noon Graphic Design & printing of Newsletter: FOR MORE INFORMATIO N: 450 562-2025 Les Publications Municipales – 1 877 553-1955

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McGarrigles' lives, idiosyncratic upbringing, A reading THE McGARRIGLE SISTERS Music and literary and musical influences. No one can tell the story of the McGarrigles better An interview HOLY TRINITY CHURCH Meet & Greet than Anna and Jane, or in such an inimitable, A book signing ON THURSDAY, SEPT. 29 TH AT 2 PM Refreshments intimate way. A RARE OPPORTUNITY – NOT TO BE MISSED!! MOUNTAIN CITY GIRLS THE M cGARRIGLE FAMILY ALBUM By Anna McGarrigle & Jane McGarrigle school days and rebellious teenage antics, Publisher: Random House Canada and their beginnings as musicians. It takes us through the vibrant folk music circuit of the The first book and definitive family memoir 1960s in Montreal and New York City, and from Anna and Jane McGarrigle, sisters to the burgeoning social movements of San Kate McGarrigle and aunts of Rufus and Francisco, and ultimately leads to the Martha Wainwright. This book is truly a formation of the folk music duo Kate and classic in the making. Anna McGarrigle, revealing the genesis The McGarrigles are known around the behind some of their beloved songs and world for their touching, insightful songs following their early days recording and about love, loss and family. But where and performing. The book also reads as a tribute how does a family so rich in musical to Kate, who passed away in 2010, with luminaries take root? In Mountain City Girls, insights into her character and creative Anna and Jane recount their childhood in development. Inspiringly, it speaks to the Montreal and the Laurentian Mountains, and important (sometimes lifesaving) role of FOR TICKETS & INFORMATION: sisters, and is a deeply moving testament to go further back to their ancestors' early days Call Linda 450 562-9620 in Canada, and their parents' courtship and the profound importance of family. marriage. A vivid snapshot of coming-of-age Charming and witty, interspersed with lyrics Tickets: $25 presale or reservation in the 1950s, the book recounts the sisters' and photos, this book captures the $30 at the door

OUR SENIORS YOUR MONTHLY “RENDEZ-VOUS” “50+ BOUGER+” COMMITTEE Lachute might complete this program in NOT TO BE MISSED! November, or earlier. For more information, The “50+ Bouger+” committee invites all persons who enjoy physical activities to please call Helene at 450 533-4416 or participate in its 2016 fall activities’ program. Jovette at 450 537-8306.

“Musclez vos méninges” The cerebral activity “Musclez vos meninges” should start around THE GORE SENIORS’ September 22 nd NETWORK for 10 weeks. Eat & Greet Velo 50+ cyclist tours Date: Monday September 26 th 2016 The “Wednesday-velo 50+” cyclist Journée 50+ Bouger+ Time: 12:15 PM tours will continue until the end of October, weather permitting. For On Saturday November 5 th 2016, the Place: Trinity Community Center more information, please contact committee will hold its traditional 2, Cambria Road, Gore Raymond at 450 533-6819 or André “Journée 50+ Bouger+”, at the Laurentian The menu: Soup, roll, salad, coffee and at 450-562-9586. High School in Lachute. Around ten dessert physical activities offered in the Argenteuil Cost: At your discretion (for the seniors’ Health and discovery walks area will be available to participants to network fund) The committee is organizing three health experience. For more information, please A beautiful opportunity not to be missed! and discovery walks. Unless changes are contact Denyse at 450 562-9265. Join us in discussing the programs and made, the committee’s walks will be: one in activities to come for seniors. Your input Oka Park in September, another one on the The committee now has voice mail: is important to us in order to help us meet Family Trails in Gore at the beginning of 450-207-8033. Don’t hesitate to call. your needs. October, and a third one to a newly Information: Sylvie 450 562-2025 discovered lake in Brownsburg-Chatham Welcome to all those who like extension 3533 around the end of October. A walk in fresh air and good company!

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“FORÊT DE CAMBRIA” OWNERS’ Fridays from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. You will KARAOKE ASSOCIATION need a stretch band, a hand weight and an Come sing, dance and laugh with us An annual general meeting (2 nd AGM) will exercise mat. Come and dance with us and be held on Saturday, September 17 th 2016 join the fun! For more information, call Friday nights from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm at 9:00 am at Trinity community center, Lynne at 450 432-2156 or 450 676-7868. Starting Friday September 16 th , 2016 2 Cambria road in Gore. Facebook: Lynne Powell Trinity Community Center The association represents the owners of 2 Cambria road in Gore the "Forêt de Cambria” development. VIE ACTIVE For more information, There will be elections of four board The vie active courses are offered Gina or Yvon positions, feel free to nominate yourself as 514 418-5359 a board director of the association. Mondays and Thursdays from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm as of Thursday Hope to see you there.Thank you! September 8 th 2016 at the Trinity To reach us: Community Center, 2 Cambria road Marilou Legault at 514 249-2626 or in Gore. For more information, [email protected] please contact Mary or Terry at 450 562-9297. LAKESHORE ASSOCIATION FOR THE SECTOR OF LAKE CHEVREUIL, GORE MRC D’ARGENTEUIL INTERESTED IN ART? Drawing, pastels, The next Annual general oil and acrylic meeting of the Lakeshore classes are held at the Association for the sector BREAKFAST AT THE TRINITY of Lake Chevreuil will be Trinity Community COMMUNITY CENTER held on September 25 th Center, 2 Cambria road in Gore every Wednesday starting at 1:15 pm at FUNDRAISER FOR THE the Centre récréatif et communautaire, from 10:00 am to 323 montée de l'Église in Saint-Colomban 1:00 pm. ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY (Québec). Small groups and a 2, Cambria road Welcome to our members in good standing peaceful environment Next breakfast: and new eligible members. This will be a create a stress free Sunday September 18 th , 2016 closed door meeting. atmosphere. Art will calm the mind, release From 9:00 am to 12:30 pm DANCERCISE stress and help discover who you are. Price: $6.00 Dancercise will begin its No experience necessary. All are welcome. 5th year on Monday, Classes are bilingual according to your September 12 th , at the Trinity needs. Community Centre, 2 Cambria For more information, please call Lucille road. Classes will be held Dion at 450 537-1333 or by email at Mondays, Wednesdays and [email protected]

Fresh fruits and vegetables delivered near you throughout the year at affordable prices! Delivery every two weeks, pick up at the Trinity Community Center. Healthy recipes and information on nutrition. Register soon. Help support our farmers. If this interests you, contact Julie Desrosiers from Café Partage d’Argenteuil at 450 562-0987.

4 • THE GORE EXPRESS SEPTEMBER 2016 BEAVER MEADOW HOUSING PROJECT FOR SENIORS The municipality wishes to inform those people who contacted Mr. L'Italien about his housing project for seniors that the delays are caused mainly by the complexity of the project, the agreements to be notarized and vacation time; both on the professionals’ side and on the municipality’s side. These delays are out of Mr. L’Italien’s control. Now that vacation time is over, work will resume. We thank you all for your patience.

MONTHLY RECIPE PREPARATION NOTE RATATOUILLE In a large saucepan, brown the eggplant Ratatouille is a basic vegetable dish from INGREDIENTS and onion in 60 ml (1/4 cup) of oil. Season the southern region of France, particularly with salt and pepper. Add the garlic and Nice. • 1 eggplant, cubed cook for 1 minute. Set aside in a bowl. It contains eggplant, tomatoes, zucchini, • 1 large onion, chopped onions, peppers, and garlic. Each vegetable • 6 tablespoons (90 ml) olive oil In the same pan, brown the mushrooms is first cooked separately and then they • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped with the pepper flakes in the remaining oil. come together to a smooth a soft texture. • 8 oz (227 g) white button mushrooms, Set aside with the eggplant. Some elements can vary, including adding quartered In the same pan, brown the peppers and vegetables (such as mushrooms here) or • 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) crushed red pepper zucchini. Add oil, if needed. Put the various aromatic elements (such as olives). It is delicious on pizza. flakes eggplant mixture back into the pan. Add • 2 yellow bell peppers, seeded and diced the tomatoes and thyme. Stir well. Source : Ricardo • 2 zucchinis, cubed Bring to a boil and simmer gently for 15 to • 1 can 28 oz (796 ml) diced tomatoes, drained 20 minutes. Remove the thyme and add the • 4 sprigs fresh thyme basil. Adjust the seasoning. • 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh basil, chopped Serve with pasta, fish, grilled chicken, or • Salt and pepper on pizza.

CHURCHES

CHURCH SERVICES IN THE PARISH OF THE LOWER LAURENTIANS September 4 th 2016 September 18 th 2016 St. Aidan’s Church St. Aidan’s Church 86 Lake Louisa road, Wentworth • Holy Communion – 11:00 am 86 Lake Louisa road, Wentworth • Holy Communion – 11:00 am September 4 th 2016 St-Paul's Church September 25 th 2016 1127 Dunany road, Gore • Holy Communion – 4:00 pm Christ Church

September 11 th 2016 1258 chemin Mille-Isles, Mille-Isles Christ Church • Morning Prayers – 11:00 am 1258 chemin Mille-Isles, Mille-Isles • Holy Communion – 11:00 am September 25 th 2016

September 11 th 2016 Holy Trinity Church Holy Trinity Church 4 Cambria road, Gore 4 Cambria road, Gore • Holy Communion – 11:00 am • Morning Prayers – 11:00 am • Classical music – 7:30 pm • Classical music – 7:30 pm

SEPTEMBER 2016 THE GORE EXPRESS • 5 MONTHLY CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 2016 SMTWT F S Please visit our Internet site for more information on activities and classes being 123 offered at the Trinity Community Center: www.cantondegore.qc.ca Concert Holy Trinity Church 8:00 pm

4 5 Municipal 6 7 8910 Labour Day Council Municipal office meeting closed 8:00 pm Recycling

Church service 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 11:00 am Classical music 7:30 pm

18 19 20 21 22 23 Christmas 24 basket fundraising Community breakfast dinner dance Dunany 9:00 am to 12:30 pm Recycling Country Club 6:00 pm

Church service 25 26 27 28 29 30 11:00 am Seniors Classical music Eat & Greet Concert Holy Trinity 7:30 pm 12:15 pm Church 2:00 pm

ADVERTISING WANTED Seeking excellent handymen and men for snow removal this winter. For more info, call Lori at: Lori’s Links 450 224-7472

• Cleaners, handymen, carpet/sofa cleaning, windows • Excavation, french drains, septic systems, drainage fields • Home renos, painting, home decor, plumbing • Furniture restoration, seamstress services • Tree cutting, yard work • Property management, dog sitting • Snow removal (roofs and pathways)

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