Are You Ready?
Tomorrow, or today for you people who come to my site when you get to work, is the end of the world. The only thing I am not sure about is the time it will happen. The Mayans should have been more specific as it would have helped plan the day. I have a couple of things to do to tidy up before it happens and I would like to have a nice evening before calling it a day, FOREVER.
There is some speculation that it won't happen but I would put off the Christmas shopping for one more day if I were you. It's a good excuse anyway. Actually, the Mayans predicted this day many thousands of years ago and none of them have stayed around for it. It happens to be the first day of winter which starts at 6:12 am EST. My guess is that the end will be around that time, so Christmas shopping is definitely out. If you are reading this after 6:12 am, then I have lost the pool since that's the time I picked. Technically, since the entire world is ending, it could arrive as late 6am on Saturday morning, since Pago Pago in American Samoa is 6 hours behind us. So if you wake up early on Saturday there is still a chance that you won't have time for breakfast. Of course, for some of us who tend to go out on Friday evening, it feels like the end of the world many Saturday mornings.
If the Mayans have made a mistake in their calculation however, this is what you have to look forward to on Saturday. If you live in or around Two Mountains, there is another big storm coming in with up to 40cm of wet snow, the heavy kind. Here is the warning. I am no longer dreaming of a white Christmas. Since you put off your last minute shopping on Friday, you may have to hit the stores for one last time along with everyone else in the world.
Just in case the end does happen, I wish you all a Merry Christmas and if you don't believe in the afterlife, then I wish you nothing. If the sun rises on Saturday and nothing has changed, then enjoy the holidays, relax and wait for the next doomsday prediction.

2013 - Golf Deux-Montagnes' Last Year of Operation
An article in today's Journal de Montreal points out that the town of St-Eustache has purchased the entire land on which the Deux-Montagnes golf resides to convert it into an industrial park which may house the new St-Eustache train station. There will also some sections reserved for high end housing projects and green space.  This means that the last year of operation for the golf course will be 2013 as the owners claim that they have not been making money since 2008. The purchase price of the 7 million square feet of land was $13 million which the city says it will recuperate by selling the land back to the enterprises that will use it.
The reason this land was so attractive to the city was that it is in a 'white' zone. Farm land to the west would have been way too hard to rezone as it implicates the provincial government's agricultural protection commission (CPTAQ). This land gives the city 'carte blanche' and lets them establish their own municipal zoning.
The area will be developed starting in the fall of 2013 and could be developed over the next 20 years.
The news is obviously not so good for 2mo golfers as Deux-Montagnes was a close place to get in a quick round. Now, le Cardinal is the closest public golf course and it has its share of rumours around being sold and redeveloped into housing.
Another Two Mountains favourite course, St André, will no longer be operated by the Beaudet group. The rumour with this course is that it will be upscaled and may also be redeveloped into an exclusive housing project. Due to its distance from 'anything', many projects involving St André have fallen by the wayside in the last 4 decades. So we won't hold our breath on this one.
To see and computer translated version of the Journal de Montreal article, click here.

Arnold LeBlanc R.I.P.
Arnold Le Blanc, long time Two Mountains resident and Legionnaire, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, December 5th at St-Eustache hospital at the age of 78 years. Arnold leaves behind his companion Hélène Donnelly and many friends. Arnold was a long time volunteer of the Royal Canadian Legion of St-Eustache Branch 185. Arnold was known to be an avid card player and looked forward to playing amongst his comrades.
Here is the link to his online obituary and guest book.

His life will be celebrated at the Guay funeral home in St-Eustache on Saturday December 15th between 1:00pm and 4:00pm. There will be a Legion tribute at 3:30pm.

Arnold's picture is from the 2008 Legion softball tournament, one of the many tournaments he volunteered as umpire.

 

Rock Night in the Legion Lounge This Saturday
This Saturday, December 8th, Legion Branch 185 member and veteran, Garry Arsenault, is bringing his band NINE to play a free concert. The band will be starting at 8pm and will play cover versions of your favourite rock tunes in the cozy atmosphere of the lounge (not the big hall). Click here for the poster with the info.

Raining on the Parade
The Santa Claus parade was well attended despite a constant rain. The temperature was a balmy 6º but everyone was soaked by the end. Here are a few pictures.

Exercise For Independent Living Course Starts Again in January
Part of the the Creative Seniors program, this popular course will start a new session in January. The exercises targets anyone 50 and older. Registration for this course and the winter programs of Creative Seniors will be held on Wednesday December 12 at the Heritage Social Club on Cedar avenue. This course is facilitated by Dale Hammond who is a Canfitpro Certified Older Adult Fitness Specialist & Personal Trainer/Diabetes Certified by the Center for activity and aging. For a detailed description of the program, please click here.

Warning About Unsolicited Calls Trying to Fix Your Computer
In the past, I have warned about security and making sure your online passwords are strong enough that no one can simply guess them. I also warned you about safely going on to the internet and making sure your virus protection is up to date. As Windows 'improves', it gets more secure without third party security such as AVG or Norton. In Windows 8, the built in security is strong but the anti-virus companies, of course, are saying that you still need to have third party security. I have used a free antivirus program from Avira and haven't had a problem in 7 years of using it.

The reason I am writing this is that I just got an email that yesterday someone in Two Mountains who shall remain nameless got a call from supposed Microsoft support telling him him there was something wrong with his computer. First of all, Microsoft has at least a billion users and they do not call people to fix their problems, so if that happens, hang up immediately. Here is a link from Microsoft that tells you exactly that. If you don't, the scary part about this scam is that they convince you that you have a problem and if you go along they will get you to access their web site. From there they can take remote control of your pc and install any software they want. They will point out problem that either don't exist or simply are not a big deal but show up in an error log. After a little while they will tell that they can 'fix' your problems for a fee (in this case $150). If you say no, they try to negotiate you down to $75. If you still refuse, look out as they started getting very angry and started deleting desktop icons until the person had the correct response to pull out the internet cable. Who knows how much damage they could have caused and who knows what software they installed while controlling the computer. There was this article in the the U.K. Guardian a couple of years ago that describes this scam that has evolved a bit in the last 2 years.
Beware: Unsolicited calls are never a good thing. There are a lot of bad people out there looking for a way to get your money in any way possible. If you bite even once, your name is sometimes sold to others on a 'sucker' list and you may be harassed with more sophisticated schemes.
In the past few days, I have had a few emails asking for money is different ways. These type of e-mails started years ago in Nigeria and some people actually fell for the scam and some even died trying to get their money. At this point, they are just funny to read as you can see they are all more or less copies of each other. I have posted a few here for a laugh.

Let Me Have a Little Rant
Recently I was at a fund raising event for the 4 Korners. It was the play Honky Tonk Blue - The Night Patsy Met Hank. This play has been touring the province and was chosen to be the event for this year's fundraising. It was a very good play with lots of music yet it was attended by only around 80 people. Ticket sales were so low that I was told the play was almost cancelled because it would have lost money. Finally I think it made a little bit of money but certainly not in proportion to the effort in bringing it to Two Mountains. If you missed it, here are some pictures and video from the show. Flash photography was prohibited, so the pictures may not be as clear as they could be. It was a disappointing turnout but everyone who attended were very impressed with the quality of the production. I understand that not everyone likes country music so that may partly explain the lack of interest but unless you have a severe Melophobia of C & W music you would have enjoyed the show.
The Anglophone community in Two Mountains is very lucky that programs and entertainment are available in English but I think many people take this for granted. After all, only 20% of Two Mountaineers claim they speak English at home according to the latest survey. We are far from getting bilingual status as a town yet we still have a few organizations that cater to the English people. The Creative Seniors program for example is going strong and is aided by government grants. The two English plays this coming weekend are part of the Creative Seniors program. We are also lucky that most of our municipal communications are available in English. We  also have the weekly North Shore News and the bi-monthly Community Connections and website.
What I am getting at is that some of our tax dollars on all three levels (municipal, provincial and federal) are coming back to us in grants to run these programs. It's our money but if we treat these with apathy, especially in the English community, this funding is very likely to dry up and we will be left with nothing. It is in our interest to take advantage of these programs and to support their activities. In the song Big Yellow Taxi, the lyrics go: 'You don't know what you got till it's gone.' If we don't actively participate in the events that volunteers are working hard to bring you, they will 'pave paradise and put up a parking lot.'
If you have any comments I will gladly post them on my site in a new section I will start if I get comments.

Just in passing, The annual food drive (la Guignollé) went very well last Sunday but not every house in Two Mountains was canvassed. There were many volunteers that helped go door to door however at the end of the day there were 7 routes not covered for lack of people and cars to get there. A lot of food and money was collected but it could have been better. By the way, half empty and past dated mayonnaise jars and single (loose) apples are not considered non-perishable food items. Even non-perishable items in cans have perished if the can is full of rust on the outside. These items were a very tiny percentage of food donated but if you won't even eat it, just throw it out. I am sure none of my readers are in this category of people so this last message is not really necessary.   

43rd Annual Santa Claus Parade - Sunday December 2nd
Starting at 1pm on the corner of 20th and Oka Road, Santa and his entourage will be making his annual trip through Two Mountains. The long range forecast calls for a fairly mild day (6ºc) and the rain should stay away. You can visit the parade website here to see all the sponsors and the list of the 45 participating groups of the parade.

2012 Christmas Drive This Sunday November 25th
Once again this year, Agapé Two Mountains and Dépannage Saint-Agapit are inviting you to give generously on Sunday (November 25th) from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. They will be going door to door accepting non-perishable food products or/and money. If you are not going to be home, you can leave your donation on your doorstep or with a neighbour. They also need volunteers to help in the collection. Simply show up at the Holy Family Church hall at 1:00pm and they will be glad to assign you a task. What better way to warm up for the Grey Cup game.
You can also send a tax deductible donation using this form and mailing to the address on the form. If you don't have a printer simply send a cheque with your information to receive your tax receipt.  For more information click here to go to the Dépannage Saint-Agapit website. Please be generous as all families in our community should be celebrating Christmas in joy, peace and full stomachs.

The City of Deux-Montagnes Distributes More Than $72,000 to Local Organizations
Press release: Deux-Montagnes, November 22, 2012 – A cheque release ceremony was held on November 20 by the City of Deux-Montagnes for accredited organizations. More than $72,000 was distributed as grants to organizations, allowing them to continue their work with the public.
These 42 non-profit organizations have received funding for an amount totalling more than $72,000 for 2012. This funding subsidizes organizations involved in various activities, sectors and different types of causes: charity work, mutual assistance, and cultural, sports, social organizations, etc. These grants come from the municipal council to offer support to organizations that are actively involved in community life and the well-being of the population.
“The work and involvement of community, sports and cultural groups are essential for our population. That’s why the municipal council considers it essential that the City come to the aid of these organizations and recognize their importance in the community. We want them to feel supported and sustained”, stated Mario Saint-Charles, Municipal Councillor for the Lake District.

The Forever Young Theatre Company Takes the Stage Once Again
After last year's success, Scrooge with a Twist, the FYTC is hitting the stage again on Friday November 30th and Saturday December 1st. This year, there are 2 evening performances of the Merry Christmas Caper, a play which is a delightful and comical holiday mystery. There is also a Saturday afternoon matinee performance of The Grinch. Children will love this play and will have an opportunity to interact and sing along with the characters. To really get you into the Christmas spirit, all 3 performances will feature the Senior Glee Club singing a collection of holiday tunes. Both plays are at the Holy Family Church Hall. The Forever Young Theatre Company is made up of seniors from Two Mountains and is part of the Creative Seniors Program. For all the details and ticket info please click here for the Christmas Caper and here for the Grinch. Check the calendar link on the bottom left for upcoming events and links to community websites.

Tony DeBonis 1957 - 2012
In Deux-Montagnes, on November 10, 2012, at the age of 55 years, passed away Mr. Tony De Bonis, husband of Mme Roxanne Filion. Other than his wife he leaves to mourn his children Melissa (Régis Charlebois) and Michael, his mother Norma Barnabei, his brothers Ricky, Robbie, Nicky and Randy, his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, family and friends. The family will receive condolences at: Complexe Funéraire Guay 146 rue St-Louis St-Eustache, Qc on Saturday, November 17, 2012 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. To view his online obituary, please click here. To sign or view his guestbook, Click here.

Lest We Forget 11/11/2012 11:00
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, Canadians are asked to pause for 2 minutes of silence in memory of the thousands of men and women who sacrificed their lives in military service. Legion Branch 185 will be honouring these men and women today with a ceremony at the cemetery (1pm) followed by a parade on Oka road (2pm) with the laying of the wreaths at the Legion. A remembrance supper was held Saturday evening at the Legion attended by local dignitaries, veterans and their families. Click here for pictures.

Royal Victoria Hospital Foundation Newsletter Features Profile on the Dan Klimas 'Drive for the Cure' Golf Tournament
The annual 'Drive for the Cure' and related events such as the 'Score for the Cure' ball hockey tournament has raised a lot of money that in the past 5 years has been going directly the RVH Foundation. In fact, the $149,000 stated in the article does reflect this year's additional $38,000. This initiative, started by Dan in 2001 has grown from a few friends to hundreds of people. Dan mentions that it is all made possible by the support of our community and that we are making a difference. The main event next year is scheduled for June 27, 2013 at the Fontainebleau golf course once again. Look for the announcement here as it will be sold out once again. The ball hockey tournament will be held on the first Saturday in February with more info to come. To read the article from the RVH newsletter, click here. To download and read the full 4 page 2012 Fall Visions newsletter, simply click here. This could take a while as the pdf is large. 

New Public Benches Enhancing Two Mountains
Excerpts from the City Press release of November 7, 2012 – Citizens of Deux-Montagnes will soon enjoy the use of five new public benches. Indeed, Mrs. Susan (Dubuc) Campbell, from Deux-Montagnes, presented the City last September with two commemorative benches and the City of Deux-Montagnes has acquired three public benches made from recycled materials that will be installed in Parc Armitage (near 24th avenue).
The two benches donated by Mrs.Campbell, bucolic in style, are identified by a registration plate commemorating the memory of the Dubuc-Gore family, Mrs. Campbell’s deceased mother and grandparents. Both benches are installed near 5th Avenue and École des Mésanges (14th Avenue). This generous donation is not the first of its kind as she has already donated a first bench, located on the grounds of Holy Family Church.
The 3 other benches have been ordered by the city and will be available in the spring. Click here for the full press release with pictures.
In picture from L to R, Joe Dubuc (fatther), Mr. Gore (husband) and Susan.
 

4Korners Presents The Honky Tonk Blue Show
The 4Korners Family Resource Center is having a benefit show on Saturday November 24th. The show is called Honky Tonk Blue - The Night Patsy Met Hank”. It is a play written by Laura Teasdale that imagines a star-crossed meeting between a young Patsy Cline, just beginning her climb toward becoming the queen of country music and country’s broken king, Hank Williams, just days before his death. Tickets are available and are $20 if you buy in advance or $25 at the door. The doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm and a cash bar is available. The venue is Lake of Two Mountains High School. Profits will go to programs for youth at 4Korners. For info you can call the 4korners at 450-974-3940 or visit their website here. Click on the poster on the right for all the info.

Habitat for Humanity Deux-Montagnes Region Delivers Its Second Home
Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac, October 29, 2012 - The Champagne-Lapointe family realized a dream today as members of the Board of Directors of Habitat for Humanity (Two Mountains Region HPHRDM) handed them the keys to their new home in the presence of partners and elected officials.
Located at 3031 Paul Street in Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac, the house was built in 5 months and is safe, decent and affordable, which is Habitat's goal for their housing projects. The ceremony was also the opportunity to thank the many volunteers and partners who have helped build this residence.
"Translated -> The keys to the family is a unique moment full of emotion. It is the culmination of much effort by all members of our organization, the brave volunteers and our generous financial partners. I would like to thank everyone involved in some way in the realization of this dream. Together, we allow a family to break the cycle of poverty by becoming the owner of the house, "stated the president of HPHRDM, Denis Pilon.
The new owner, Dominique Champagne-Lapointe, Said: (again translated) "Today is an amazing dream! We enter our new home as we enter a new part of our life where happiness will be waiting for us. The twins will each have their own room and they are delighted! The house is full of good energy because it was built by men and women with big hearts. We are extremely grateful!
This is the region's Habitat For Humanity's second home as the first was delivered in Two Mountains in 2009. Habitat for humanity is an international non profit organization that has delivered over 500,000 homes worldwide either by building new homes or by renovating, repairing and improving current homes sheltering over 2.5 million people. For more information on Habitat for Humanity you can visit their site here. The regional site is also available here (in French only). Thanks to Valérie Sauvé for the picture.

Heritage Softball Raises $3925 for St Anne's Veteran's Hospital Recreational Fund
On Sunday October 21st, members of the Heritage Social handed over the money raised at the softball tournament as well as a few other events. The total was an impressive $3925 that will go entirely to the recreational services for the veterans at St-Anne's. This money goes to various activities at the hospital. The recreational pays for, among others things, musicians' weekly visits to the vets as well as zoo therapy sessions that have become very popular and are expanding thanks in part to our donations. In the picture below along with the 3 veterans are Bob Fordham, Michael Neville, Micheline St. Germain (Liaison Officer at St-Anne's), Jessie Waldie (Treasurer of HSC) and Debbie Standing standing. (sorry I had to add that in). The veterans are George Walsh, Paul-Emile Lemouche and Jean-Albert Leblanc. Thanks to all who participated in the tournament, raffles and other related activities.

 

New 'Old' Victory
Check out the link on the top right for The Victory. I have a 'new' one posted from February 1968. Thanks to Greg Cooke for this one and if you have any old Victories lying around, drop me a line and I can include them in this collection.

Halloween Party at the Heritage Club Featuring Elegant Mess
On Saturday October 27th at 8:00pm, the Heritage Club will be hosting its annual Halloween party. The entertainment will be provided by the band  Elegant Mess. Admission is only $10. Click here for the poster. Call 450-453-5429 to get more info.

9th Edition of the Lions Club Giant Book Fair
Read Much? The Lions Club is having their 9th GIANT book fair. The books are regular size but there are a giant quantity of them. The fair runs for 2 days, October 20th and 21st from 9am to 4pm. It's in Veterans' Hall at 141 Grand Moulin. They have books for all ages and the proceeds of the sale go to various community causes. Mark your calendar. Come and peruse the thousands of books available. Also this year, the Lions are encouraging you to bring non-perishable food items for Agapé when you visit the fair.

Come Fly With Us
Last Tuesday was a great day for a flight over our region. Some of you who follow my pages closely may remember that I won a raffle at the City of Deux-Montagnes Golf Tournament on Friday the 13th of July. The prize was a one hour hydroplane flight around the area donated (and flown) by Louis Cyr of Louis Cyr Insurance. We had postponed it a few times which was great since the fall colours were peaking when we finally we able to go last Tuesday (October 9th). The visibility was fantastic and the sun shone for most of the trip that was closer to 2 hours of flying time as we landed at Montebello and once again to fuel up near Rosemere. When flying over the Ottawa River you could easily see Mont Tremblant and even Mont Laurier. It was a great afternoon and many thanks to Louis for taking the time to do this and also raising money for a worthy cause by raffling off these trips. We took lots of pictures and you can see them here in a slide show or here one at a time.

Presentation Of Citizen's Information Night
To view the presentation from last Wednesday's information night you can visit the city website (link above) or use this link to access the presentation directly. Be patient as it may a few seconds to load, minutes if you are on a slow connection.

A Course On Living With Diabetes Health And Exercise Plan
The 4 Korners Family Resourse Center is offering an 8 week course which will be given twice weekly on Monday and Wednesday. The course is designed to help anyone who is pre-diabetic or diabetic. The information provided in the course will deal with the many health issues that arise from diabetes and how to prevent its complications. This will be done through discussions, information and exercises. The course will be facilitated by an Older Adult Fitness Specialist and Personal Trainer who is has a certificate in The Diabetes Strategy Course, Dale Hammond. For more info or to register pleas call 4 Korners at 450-974-3940.
Also, there are still a few openings in the Exercise For Independent Living course given by Dale Hammond at the Heritage Club on Cedar avenue. These classes specifically designed to be safe for older adults. The program addresses all the components of fitness (standing and seated exercises) and include warm-up, balance training, cardio, strength training, flexibility & cool-down. The exercises are modified for persons with chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, heart disease, arthritis and other mobility problems. The courses are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9.30 to 11.30am.
To register, you can show up on either Tuesday and/or Thursday as the classes started last week. The 10 week sessions cost $30 for 1 day a week or $50 for both days.

This information session will be an opportunity to review the City’s evolution and its position in the region, to address the role of elected officials regarding the challenges they are currently facing and to explore some potential redevelopment projects over the next five years. To add, there will be feedback on the questions submitted to the town following our June consultation on the new Urban Plan, along with a presentation of actual projects for the town.

Two Mountains' Flowering Contest Winners Announced
If you went to get your flowers on Horticultural Day in May, your home was automatically registered in the Two Mountains beautification program. The city announced the winners in each of the city districts and business establishments. Congratulations to all the winners including Karen Bouchard who got first place in the 'du Golf' district, Colombe (our bartender from the PDM arena) who once again took first place in the Coteau district and Heather Brown with a 2nd place in the Grand Moulin ward. All the winners and the pictures of their flowers are found on the city's website or by using this direct link. 

Wednesday Night Dart League Looking for a Few Good* Men
The Wednesday Night Dart league is entering its 28th season and is looking for a few people to play regular or be a replacement player. The league plays at the Legion in Two Mountains from the end of September to the end first week of April. The action starts at 7:30pm and usually ends around 9:15 depending on how easy the double outs come in the 7 games played by each team. The format is 8 teams of 3 players. The action culminates in a 7 week playoff with a final on Saturday April 6th. The price is $6 a night and much of the money is returned to the players during the final banquet based on team and individual statistics. The rest goes into a funding the year-end banquet and the pre Christmas dinner. I didn't mention that they play Wednesday evenings in case you hadn't figured that out. For more info or to register please contact Paul at paul_fougere@hotmail.com or Bill at fennb@videotron.ca. *Good means that you can throw a dart 7 feet 9¼ inches and hit the circular target depicted on the right with at least with 1 of your 3 darts. The league starts soon, so if you are interested, don't hesitate.

B.B.Q. Fundraiser at the Heritage Social Club This Friday
On Friday, September 14th starting at 6pm there will be a supper which will feature hot dogs, Italian sausages, hamburgers, corn & salad. All this for only $7.00. Door prizes will be drawn during the evening and there will be a raffle that you can enter for great prizes.  Winners will have the choice to pick the prize they want on a first drawn basis. Prizes include Via Rail passes for 2 to Quebec or Ottawa, Reebok Jackets, A Golf Foursome at Kanata Country Club, A softball bat and a softball glove. Raffle tickets are $3 each or, 2 for $5, 5 for $10 or 12 for $20. Tickets for the BBQ supper and the raffle are available at the Heritage.
All money raised at this event will go directly to the St-Anne's Vets in addition with the funds raised at the softball tournament that was held on August 25th.

Creative Seniors Program Registration
Are you a senior or do you know a senior looking for ways to challenge their mind, ignite their imagination and channel their energy in a positive and fun filled social setting? Creative Seniors (formerly Learning from the Roots), funded by the New Horizons for Seniors Program, provides seniors (55+) with opportunities to learn or perfect creative skills. A variety of programs are available and are guided by spirited and enthusiastic facilitators. The 2012 fall session will soon get underway so don't miss your chance to sign up. Registration takes place on Wednesday, September 26th from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM at the Heritage Social Club, 503 Cedar in Deux-Montagnes.
Bring a friend, socialize, enjoy a refreshment, and register for a program that will excite you and start your creative juices flowing. We look forward to seeing you on the 26th of September.
For detailed information regarding programs, dates and cost, please click here.

Panda Conference Schedule for 2012-2013
Panda stands for People Apt at Negotiating Deficits of Attention and has had a local English chapter since 1997. Their 2012 and 2013 calendar has been released and it contains 11 conferences between October and May on the subjects of ADD/HD (Attention Deficit Disorder with or without Hyperactivity). There will also be the Annual General Assembly and Family day on Saturday September 22nd at 9:30 at At La Pomiculteur du Bûcheron in St-Joseph. Check out their website here to find out how to register. For their brochure with a calendar of all the conferences you can click here.

Legion Softball Tournament to Raise Money For St-Anne's Veterans Recreational Fund
This Saturday (September 8), Legion Branch 185 will be hosting its annual softball tournament to raise money for the recreational fund for the St-Anne's Veterans Hospital. There will be 6 teams participating in the event between 9am and 5pm at Olympia Park. There will be a BBQ and beverage counter at the park with all proceeds going to the fund. A supper will follow at the Legion for players and guests. Schedule is posted here.

29th Annual Happy Gang Golf Tournament
Ron Kesseler will once again hold his annual golf three man best ball tournament on Sunday September 30th at the Deux-Montagnes golf course. The price is $70 a person and includes green fee, cart and $30 going to the pot for money prizes. There will also be a few randomly drawn attendee prizes. Whether you want to enter a team of 3 or be assigned to a team, please contact Ron at kesselers@sympatico.ca.

On the subject of golf, the registration deadline for the Eddy Ewenson Golf Tournament is Friday August 31st. This tournament benefits the 4 Korners Family Resource Center. All the info is here.

Congratulations to Rick and Diana!r

Mon Chez Moi Garage Sale
This Saturday. August 26, 2012 there will be a garage sale to to benefit the Mon Chez Moi home. The hours are from 10am and 3pm. The address is 396 25th avenue in Deux-Montagnes. Click here for all the info. UPDATE - The Garage sale raised $825. Thank you to all who donated money and/or items for the sale...and to those who came to support us with your presence. Linda Coady, President Mon Chez-Moi

Pub Deux-Montagnes Holds Its 2nd Annual Best Ball Golf Tournament
On Sunday September 2nd, Two Mo Pub will be having a best bal tournament at the St-André Golf Club. The price is only $55 and includes cart, a chicken dinner and a beverage back at the pub. Tee-offs will start around 10am. You must register by Friday August 24th. You can put in a foursome or they will fit you in with other nice players. The Labour Day Sunday tournament got its start over 50 years ago and the Pub is trying to rekindle its existence.

52 Golfers Brave the Elements at the Legion Br. 185 Golf Tournament
Actually, Saturday (August 18th) was a perfect day for golf. With the temperature hovering around 22ºC and not a cloud in the sky, one could not ask for a better day. Add to that the fastest tournament I have ever played in with no foursome taking longer than 4 hours and 15 minutes to complete the 18 holes. Tournament organizer Jean-Guy Matton also made sure that all golfers and guests received a prize at the chicken dinner following the tournament at the Legion. There were also some prizes won in a draw. Randy DeBonis and Lorraine Hutchison both won a $75 gift card at Golftown while a Callaway golf Bag was won by Judy Leroux. The tournament was a 4 ball Vegas and the lowest score was 63 (-9) followed closely by a -8. Everyone had a great time and is looking forward to next year's event. Here a few pictures. Note that not many were taken on the course as it went so fast.