Community Connections SERVING THE AREA FROM KANEHSATÀ:KE TO ROSEMÈRE Volume 19 / Issue 3 2,500 COPIES June/July 2018 COMMUNITY LIFE Deux-Montagnes Library donates $1000 and non- perishable food to Dépannage Saint-Agapit, p. 2 4Korners introduces Park Days Program, p. 15 EDUCATION L.T.M.H.S. Students win prize to help charity, p. 11 A rich experience for two schools, p. 14 SPORTS Hockey Tournament for autism, p. 20 Deux-Montagnes Mens soccer AAA first season, p. 21 PHOTO BY MARGARET FUNG-A-LING For a limited time. Details on Website Page 2 COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS June/July 2018 The Deux-Montagnes Library gives The Deux-Montagnes Library $1000 and non-perishable food to honoured for 40 years of service Dépannage Saint-Agapit On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Deux- Montagnes Library, an honourary plaque highlighting the vital role of the library for the citizens was given by Linda Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Rivière-des-Mille-Îles in the name of the Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Government of Canada. The Library of Deux-Montagnes is an infrastructure that offers lots of quality programs and services that contribute to the cultural, social and intellectual development of the citizens of the City. Mayor Denis Martin commented: We are proud to once again emphasize the important contribution of the Library to the community. Many information and PHOTO BY VIRGINIE AUB É entertainment tools are accessible to all to promote From left to right: Micheline Groulx-Stabile (Municipal information and knowledge on many topics. The Deux- Councillor of Olympia District), Pascale Dupuis (Director of the Deux-Montagnes Library), Denis Montagnes Library will continue to play a vital role in Martin (Mayor of Deux-Montagnes), André Ouellet transmitting knowledge to citizens. (President of the organization Dépannage Saint- Agapit) Press release, Ville de Deux-Montagnes At the Deux-Montagnes Library on May 4, 2018, a $1000 cheque and non-perishable food was given to Dépannage Saint- Agapit. On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Deux- Montagnes library, an amnesty for late fees during the month of March was granted to all members of the library in exchange for funds or non-perishable food. All donations received were donated to Dépannage Saint-Agapit, an organization that has been helping people and families in need in the community for more than 20 years. Mayor Denis Martin said: We believe it is essential to provide our local organizations with financial assistance to carry out their activities. Thanks to the contribution of the PHOTO BY VIRGINIE AUB É members of the library the donations received for the From left to right: Pascale Dupuis (Director of the Deux- organization Dépannage Saint-Agapit will help support Montagnes Library), Linda Lapointe (Member of people in need through food banks. The 40th anniversary of Parliament for Rivière-des-Mille-Îles), Denis Martin (Mayor the library is an opportunity to highlight the involvement of Deux-Montagnes), Micheline Groulx-Stabile (Municipal and participation of many citizens and members of the Councillor of the Olympia District) library by giving back to the community. The Community Connections Team www.communityconnectionsdm.ca Contents The Community Connections is a 32-page community information magazine published in English Around the House 3 every two months. Based in Deux-Montagnes, its volunteer writers cover what is happening in the anglophone and related communities from Kanehsatà:ke to Rosemere. Message from D.M. Mayor 6 Editor-in-Chief: Dave Byers ([email protected]) School Matters 9 Treasurer and Advertising Manager: Martin Hensen ([email protected]) Sports Rap 20-21 Copy Editor, Senior Writer, Columnist: Gordon Wetmore ([email protected]) Sports Editor : Robert Fordham ([email protected]) A Look at Rosemere 22 Church Pages Editor: Eric Painter ([email protected]) Proofreaders: Heather Brown, Raju Cockburn, Gordon Wetmore, Margaret Fung-A-Ling. The Church Mouse 24 Website Manager: Willy Speeckaert ([email protected]) Rons Corner 26 Regular Contributors: Christiana Schuldt, Carol Wetmore, Paul Beatty, Glenda Esguerra, Ron Kesseler, Marge McCord, Dale Hammond, Catherine Thériault, Nancy Ryder, Kim Nymark, Christianas Community Margaret Fung-A-Ling, Geoff Blis, Pam Petten. Student Correspondents (2017-2018): Julie Jacques, Laura Gervais, Tia Booth, Karihohetstha Cupples Cuisine 27 Board of Directors: Heather M. Brown, Doreen Draycott, Pat Glover, Martin Hensen, Tish Abman, Its all good 29 Eric Painter, Bobby Fordham, Gordon Wetmore, Margaret Fung-A-Ling, Pam Petten. Printer: Hebdo-Litho (Contact Nicole Gagliardi [email protected]) Announcements, Birthdays How to reach us and Memorials 30 E-mail: [email protected] Paravie Fitness 31 View our magazine at: www.communityconnectionsdm.ca June/July 2018 COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS Page 3 Around the House By Paul Beatty and Brian Lanthier Finally spring is here! With spring comes rain, with caution when contracting these types of work; try to make rain we sometimes come to the realization that our roofs sure the company you hire has the proper insurance for may need some work! It may be simple wear and tear, the membrane style roofing. wind storms (as we saw a few weeks ago) or ice that had formed over the winter and caused some damage. So for Third, we have tin roofing. this issue of Around the House, we are going to look at Tin roofing is a great option if not the different pros and cons of roofing choices. only you enjoy the look of tin but also if budget is not a problem. First off, lets start with the Tin roofing can be very pricey. most commonly used roofing Keep in mind it will last for the choice, asphalt shingles. We have lifetime of your home. Tin roofing two different choices: three tab comes in any colour imaginable shingles and laminate shingles. and many different styles. This Three tab shingles are a little less is a great option for roofing. The only downside to this pricey but will not have as long roofing is the bushings on the screws. If not properly a lifespan. Laminate shingles installed the bushings will prematurely wear out and have a longer lifespan. They are a you will have a problem on your hands. little pricier but are quicker to install, so you save on labour; and, in my opinion, they There are many options when it comes to roofing give a much more appealing look products but we figured we should list the three most when finished. common. These options all have their upsides and downsides; the best thing to do is contact a competent Second, we have roll roofing. contractor and ask questions. Roll roofing is used when your roof slope or pitch is less than 4/12. This We hope this may have helped anyone looking to get takes a company that specializes their roof done. Never hesitate to contact us if you have in these roofs, as not just anyone any further questions at [email protected], Id be can install them properly. Take more than happy to help! Page 4COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS June /July 2018 breeding program at both the San Diego and Los Angeles The great bird of the southwest zoos, there are now 450 back in the wild, ranging from By Geoff The Bird Man Bliss Arizona, California and Utah to northern Mexico. Among the worlds largest of birds, with a 10-foot or 3 With many of us planning our summer vacations, it is meter wingspan, these giants once graced the western worthwhile to consider incorporating some bird skies all the way up to British Columbia, until they were watching into our plans. With not much pre-work, there decimated by pesticides and lead ammunition (Condors are great birding areas to find almost anywhere we can are scavengers like vultures and eat dead animals, which go. often contain lead bullets). Last year I mentioned a couple of excellent birding If your vacation plans take you to the Pacific coast areas in southern Ontario: Point Pelee and Hawk Cliff. highway, between L.A. and San Francisco, you will be Now, for anyone venturing further afield, to south- passing through one of the Condor hot spots when you western United States, there is a very special treat in store drive through Big Sur, where Condors can be seen riding for you. the thermal updrafts along the mountains. Take the time to view these wonders of the sky, and remain hopeful that other captive breeding programs will be as successful. Thats all for now fellow birders, and dont be shy to keep the bird reports coming at: [email protected] Deux-Montagnes Lawn bowling club Anyone interested in playing Lawn Bowling? Come join us at Armitage Park at Oka Road and 26th Avenue, Deux- Montagnes. We play Tuesday and Thursday evenings. If On the brink of extinction, the last remaining 22 you are interested please contact Carol (450) 491-3764 or California Condors were captured in 1987 to be protected Veronica (450) 472-3395. and bred in captivity. Following a lengthy and successful June/July 2018 COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS Page 5 Should you like to share a situation that concerns you, please do not hesitate to contact me. Benoit Charette Member for Deux-Montagnes Vice-chair of the Committee on Public Administration Second Opposition Group critic for transport Second Opposition Group critic for the Laurentides MAJOR CONSTRUCTION WORK region Second Opposition Group critic for international THAT RAISES CONCERNS relations and La Francophonie 477, 25th Avenue A few weeks ago, I questioned the Transport Minister Suite 230 concerning the weekend service interruption on the Deux- Saint-Eustache, QC J7P 4Y1 Montagnes commuter train line, to do preparatory work Telephone: 450 623-4963 for the new Réseau express métropolitain (REM).