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MILITARY VEHICLES INVADE VANKLEEK HILL
Almost 20 military vehicles – jeeps, machine gun platform and convoy truck – invaded the Southern border of Vankleek Hill, on Saturday, July 17th, 2010. The occasion: this group, the Collectionneurs de véhicules militaires du Québec, was invited to the area and a stop was planned at Sylmar AutoVille’s warehouse. Many people were on hand to view the various trucks, as well as to examine the Villeneuve family’s impressive collection of car memorabilia. In addition to organizers officially recognizing some veterans who were on hand, two appreciation certificates – one from Glengarry-Prescott-Russell M.P. Pierre Lemieux, the other from Champlain Township – were handed over. Lastly, attendees jumped back in time as they heard British Prime Minister Winston Churchill announce the Allied victory (and hence, the end of the Second World War) on May 7th, 1945, during a BBC broadcast.
PHOTO: Champlain Township
IN REMEMBRANCE OF ANDRÉ LANDRIAULT
Deceased Champlain Township Ward 2 councillor André Landriault was remembered on June 23rd, 2010, during a short dedication ceremony of a red maple in Laurier-Pilon Park in L’Orignal, before a crowd of family members, friends and colleagues. Mayor Gary J. Barton provided a brief glimpse of the politician’s career, which started in 1964 and up to the time of his passing in January 2010. He reminded everyone present how his former colleague on Council had wished trees be planted everywhere within the Township. The red maple which has been planted in his memory will ensure those who knew him will remember him for years to come. Daughter Louise spoke for the family and said how lucky she felt to have had her father as a mentor in life. Widow Murielle Landriault mentioned she walks by the park almost on a daily basis and the tree will provide her with fond memories of her late husband.
PHOTO: Champlain Township
In photo 1, Mrs. Landriault and Mr. Barton unveil the commemorative plaque. In photo 2, a portion of the Landriault family and some members of Council are present. From l. to r.: Jacques-Yves, Ginette and Christiane (brother and sisters); France, Michelle and Louise (daughters); Gilles and Alexandre Pilon (to the back, France’s husband and son); Murielle Landriault, Gary J. Barton (Mayor), Paul Emile Duval, Bernard Franche, Gérard Miner, Philippe Legault and Helen MacLeod (councillors).
LOOKING FOR RURAL ONTARIO LEADERS
The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) is looking for rural leaders, young and not-so-young! In the final segment of a four-part strategy, this organization will be holding a two-day summit in October 2010, near Orangeville.
The ROI, 4-H Ontario and the Foundation for Rural Living have partnered to offer a leadership development initiative called Steps to Leadership. In the fourth and final step, participants and other interested rural leaders will be assembling at the Hockley Valley Resort (near Orangeville) for the Leading Edge Summit to share ressources, network and try various techniques. Dates to circle on your calendar are October 19th and 20th, 2010. Early bird registration will be possible from now until August 20th, 2010 with Alicia Evans at (519) 826-4204 or by e-mail at aevans@ruralontarioinstitute.ca. Participants must be aged 18 and over.
SPECIAL MEETING TOWNSHIP OF CHAMPLAIN
Please be advised that the Municipal Council of The Corporation of the Township of Champlain will hold a special meeting on June 16th, 2010 at the hour of 4:00 p.m. at the Township Municipal Hall.
The items on the agenda are as follows:
- Training - Harassment and Violence in the Workplace
- Approval of community activities
Township of Champlain
948 Pleasant Corner Road East
Vankleek Hill, Ontario K0B 1R0
(613) 678-3003
VANKLEEK HILL SIGNS GET NEW LEASE ON LIFE!
PHOTO: Champlain Township
Champlain Township is pleased to report it has refurbished all four entrance signs to Vankleek Hill in the last couple of weeks. This work – along with replacing the base for the flower beds – was necessary as these signs have withstood the elements ever since they were erected in 1997. Some of the signs had actually started splitting! Champlain Township also wishes to acknowledge the many hours the Vankleek Hill Horticultural Society volunteers also put in as they tendered to the flowerbeds at the base of the signs. Next up, touch-ups at a later date on some of the colours!
CHAMPLAIN TOWNSHIP AT 2010 TOURISM SEASON OPENER
PHOTO: Champlain Township
Champlain Township was on hand during the official launch of the 2010 tourism season in Prescott and Russell, in Limoges on May 28th. Along with many businesses and organizations, Champlain Township set up a booth under a big canopy and Economic Coordinator Jacques Des Becquets answered questions. Many visitors took a good look at the many offerings. Later in the afternoon and with many guests looking on, two ceremonial cakes were cut to mark the event. This day was a joint effort between the Economic Development and Tourism Office of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell and the Prescott and Russell Tourism Association (PRTA).
CHAMPLAIN IN BLOOM GIVES A HELPING HAND TO PCPS PLAYGROUND PROJECT
PHOTO: Champlain Township
Volunteers from the Champlain in Bloom organization were on hand for the day-long working bee for the new playground on Saturday, May 29th, 2010 at Pleasant Corners Public School. This important project aimed to install a new children’s playground structure in the back of the school, as well as to beautify the grounds by the addition of many trees, a walkway as well as planting ornaments. This school project received a grant from the Let Them Be Kids Foundation and approximately 200 volunteers pitched in throughout the day.
CHAMPLAIN GIFT BASKET GOES TO CHUTE-À-BLONDEAU RESIDENT
PHOTO: Champlain Township
The Township of Champlain participated in the 2010 edition of the Champlain Commercial Fair, held at the Vankleek Hill Community Centre on April 10th-11th, 2010. Councillor Helen MacLeod assembled a gift basket of many products from local shops, as well as a few Township items, as a prize. The ticket belonging to Mrs. Audrey Black, from Chute-à-Blondeau, was picked at the end of the weekend. Mrs. Black is pictured receiving her prize from Champlain Township Economic Coordinator and Secretary to Council Jacques Des Becquets, on Monday, April 12th, 2010.
CHAMPLAIN TOWNSHIP LIBRARY OBTAINS PROVINCIAL RECOGNITION
PHOTO: The Review
The Champlain Township Public Library reached a milestone, in September 2009. After two years of careful work on official documents and the premises, the Library Board was officially recommended for an Ontario accreditation. The Library achieved a score of 95%, and it remains one of only 28 libraries – out of 319 in Ontario – to receive this distinction handed out by the Ontario Ministry of Culture and the Federation of Ontario Libraries. Library Board President Lise Béliveau and Head Librarian Lynda Poyser summarized the process for the benefit of Council during the regular meeting of April 14th, 2010. On behalf of Champlain Township, Mayor Gary J. Barton presented both reprensatives with the actual award. Pictured, l. to r., are: Lynda Poyser, Gary J. Barton and Lise Béliveau.
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