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Community Connections Page 2 June/July 2013 Message from The Mayor Dear fellow citizens, Spring is upon us and already we can feel the flood of positive energy that the season brings at the end of a long winter. With spring comes spring cleaning, planting and tending our gardens and improving our green spaces. Our environmental efforts The City of Deux-Montagnes has undertaken a number of environmental initiatives in recent years to reduce its ecological footprint. Of the different measures adopted, banning the distribution of plastic bags has without a doubt been one of the most effective. In fact, this regulation has succeeded in Wine and Cheese Fundraiser By Valerie Sauve With the goal of building a third house in the area, Habitat for Humanity Region of Deux-Montagnes held a wine and cheese fundraiser on Friday, April 19, with President of Honour Stephane Patrie, co-owner of Vitro Plus Ziebart of St. Eustache. He said, “I accepted with great pleasure to be the President of Honour for the wine and cheese party organized by Habitat for Humanity for the region of Deux-Montagnes, as it is a fundraiser to help the owners of the third home, and because there would be good food and a warm ambiance there. People came in large numbers and brought $10,000 for the organization." Simon Farsa, well-known local restaurateur and caterer, was the wine server (sommelier) assuring that this diverting over 5 million plastic bags from landfills since 2009! This represents approximately 100 tons of plastic that could have found its way into the environment without the sustained efforts of the population of Deux- Montagnes. I would like to congratulate all citizens for their remarkable efforts. Other measures that have been implemented include the gradual replacement of municipal vehicles with more fuel-efficient cars, the installation of used battery recycling terminals in municipal buildings, the distribution of low-cost composters and rainwater barrels, more energy-efficient municipal buildings, a ban on idling vehicles for more than 3 minutes and the distribution of the news bulletin L'Express in electronic rather than paper format. Remember also that with the efforts of the members of the Corporation des boisés et des parcs naturels de Deux- evening was rich in gastronomic pleasures! P e o p l e were able to taste a white wine, three red wines and an ice cider. Lions members enjoy fund raiser The sponsors were Agropur, Traiteur Farsa, IGA Lamoureux, Pinnacle, La Farandole, Vervillos, Stef René, France Pothier Agropur Oka designer graphique, and Le partenaire media: le Groupe JCL. Golden partners for the evening were VitroPlus Saint- Eustache, APSA, Les Promenades Deux - M o n t a g n e s , L a val l e e B i n e t t e Comptables, and Brunet et Brunet. Silver Partners were le député provincial de Deux-Montagnes, M. Daniel Goyer; la députée provinciale de Mirabel, Mme Denise Beaudoin,; La Montagnes and the City of Deux- Montagnes, the Boisé-Roger-Lemoine, property located in Deux-Montagnes, is now recognized as a nature reserve under the Natural Heritage Conservation Act. This is the first ever nature reserve to be owned by a municipality. This recognition is valid for a period of 100 years. With this recognition, we ensured the conservation of the exceptional natural characteristics of these woods. The implementation of such measures is rewarding and very beneficial. I encourage you to follow the City's example and pursue your own efforts for protection of the environment and respect our natural surroundings. On that note, I wish you a happy springtime. Marc Lauzon, Mayor of Deux-Montagnes Caisse Desjardins Saint-Eustache-Deux- Montagnes; la ville Saint-Eustache; Agape Deux-Montagnes; and la chambre de commerce et d’industrie de St-Eustache, Deux-Montagnes et Sainte- Marthe-sur-le-lac. For more information or to become a volunteer, go to web site www.habitatrdm.org or telephone 514- 842-7007. Table of Contents Message from the Mayor 2 Lions Den 10 School Matters 22 Church Mouse 14-15 Sue Chef 23 PANDA/CESAME 18-19 Ron’s Corner 26 Kanesatake News 17 4Korners 24 Sports Rap 25 A Look at Rosemère 20 Birthdays, etc. 30
Community Connections Page 3 June/July 2013 Deux-Montagnes' Boisé- Roger-Lemoine : First Nature Reserve Owned by a Municipality. The City of Deux-Montagnes and the members of the Corporation des boisés et des parcs naturels de Deux-Montagnes are proud to announce that the 8.14 hectare Boisé-Roger-Lemoine, property in Deux -Montagnes, is now recognized as a nature reserve under the Natural Heritage Conservation Act. This is the first ever nature reserve to be owned by a municipality. In fact, on January 3, 2013, the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Environment, Wildlife and Parks (MDDEFP) issued a public notice in the Gazette officielle du Québec to announce that the Boisé-Roger-Lemoine Nature Reserve, owned by the City of Deux-Montagnes, is now recognized as a nature reserve in accordance with Section 58 (chapter C- 61.01) of the Natural Heritage Conservation Act. This recognition is valid for a period of 100 years. "The protection of biodiversity is everyone's business. The approach taken by the City of Deux-Montagnes and the members of the Corporation des boisés et des parcs naturels de Deux-Montagnes serves as an example for the entire Province," declared Yves-François Blanchet, MDDEFP Mintster. "No doubt the Boisé-Roger-Lemoine will contribute to the quality of life and civic pride of the citizens of Deux-Montagnes." "The City submitted an extended request to the MDDEFP to ensure that all 81,394.7 m 2 of the Boisé-Roger-Lemoine would be recognized as a nature reserve for the next 100 years, especially since this is the first nature reserve to be owned by a municipality," said Mayor Marc Lauzon. "As an elected official, I want to emphasize the memorable efforts made by all the volunteer members of the Corporation des boisés de Deux-Montagnes over the course of this wonderful project. As President of the Corporation, I also want to point out the valuable collaboration of the City council and staff. Thanks to this recognition, we have ensured the conservation of the exceptional natural characteristics of these woods for a century," said Mario Saint-Charles, Deux- Montagnes City Councillor and President of the Corporation des boisés et des parcs naturels de Deux-Montagnes. Composed of a wooded area and a cattail marsh, the Boisé is home to a diverse selection of flora and fauna. The cattail is recognized for its ability to eliminate certain impurities in water. The wooded area is an old hardwood forest that serves as a refuge for plants likely to be endangered or vulnerable in Québec. Therein, we find black ash, red ash, beech, American lime and red elm. Some sugar maples have even been estimated at 225 years old, a rare occurrence in a near-urban forest. The fauna also encompasses a rich variety of wildlife. It is home to redshouldered hawks, cardinals, blue jays, black-capped chickadees, wood ducks and mallards, different kinds of woodpeckers, brown snakes, chipmunks, squirrels and snowshoe hares. As part of the agreement of recognition of a nature reserve, signed by the City and the MDDEFP, the City of Deux- Montagnes commits to the following conservation objectives: 1- Conserve a natural and indigenous forest cover in an urban context; 2- Maintain and enhance conditions favourable to species that are endangered, vulnerable or likely to be designated as such; 3- Promote the conservation of green spaces and provide refuge for flora and fauna in an urban context; 4- Maintain the vocation of a natural park in an urban area. The City also agrees not to change the dedication of the property, nor to sell it, trade it or perform any other transaction that could affect its protection status, unless the Minister has been previously consulted.
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