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August 2022 Edition Legal Deposit | Vol.8 #9 Flowery Homes The winners are revealed p. 5 Back to school already Friendly Reminder about safety page 3 Good Section Hawaiian party at the Manoir page 5
MAYOR’S COLUMN GM’S CORNER Stanstead Stagecoach -August 2022 - p.2 F ellow citizens of Stanstead, I hope you and your families are enjoying the summer weather like me The Great Upheaval Several signs indicate that the pandemic has left important and my family. traces in our lives. Most of the impacts are negative, obviously. But by taking a step back, we can also find some With summer cooling down, we are positive outcomes. nearing our beautiful fall season. There are still many things to do Here are my observations: here in Stanstead, with our local First, obviously, there are few positive consequences coming Colby Museum, Haskell opera house, from a contagious virus that has claimed the lives of many farmers market and the Centre des people. Or for others, having to live with health problems. arts de Stanstead all having various And for the hard impact on our hospitals and how it hurt our activities going on. I would also recommend for those who healthcare workers. This is the first and certainly the most haven’t had a chance to visit the Stanstead Bazaar or the Les important thing to note when comes the time to reflect on Belles Affaires for all the treasures you might find. this difficult period that we have just gone through. I would like to end this month’s message by wishing all our Then there are certain economic impacts. We are experiencing students a wonderful school year. I believe that helping it now. Our governments have heavily invested in our public and encouraging our children during the school year helps services and in the economy to get us through this crisis. significantly in their success. Please be considerate when We are experiencing the repercussions: a labor shortage, children are walking to school or getting on or off the school a record inflation, many lost their income, businesses or bus. I little patience can make a big difference in our children’s individuals included, and so on. safety. To see the positive impacts of the global pandemic, we need Have a great end of summer! to step back and take a more philosophical approach. The confinement has forced several companies or organizations to rethink their work environment and methods. While many didn’t approve working from home, they were forced to accept it and with technological tools constantly improving, what was unthinkable is now a permanent thing in many organizations, often in a hybrid form. PROVINCE OF QUÉBEC Moreover, the confinement has also made it possible to reflect on our relationships with one another and to raise MRC MEMPHRÉMAGOG awareness on mental health and human contact. Many have TOWN OF STANSTEAD reviewed their priorities and place more importance on their health, their human relationships and happiness in general, PUBLIC NOTICE rather than on their job. Hence the changes in the economy ADOPTION OF BY-LAW 2022-04 and, in a way, the labor shortage. Employees are looking for jobs that offer flexibility and a more human-centric AMENDING BY-LAW 2013-163 ON working environment. It is thus difficult for many employers THE MANAGEMENT OF RESIDUAL MATERIALS to find employees, such as businesses in the service or manufacturing sectors, where teleworking is impossible to PUBLIC NOTICE is given that at the latest regular offer. council meeting, held on August 8, 2022, By-law no. 2022-04 modifying the By-law 2013-163 on the For many, we have reached this stage: we are feeling the economic and social repercussions of the pandemic. This management of residual materials, was adopted. new reality compels us to remain humble and benevolent. The by-law’s objective is to specifical address the The impact of inflation, which keeps increasing, will continue powers given to the municipal officer as well as to hurt for several months. Since the economy is an organic the fines prescribed when violation is committed thing, rising prices will have consequences in almost all in relation to the collection and the disposal of spheres of our lives. The municipal world is no exception to that, and the effort that the municipal administration will residual materials. have to make while planning for next year’s budget, which is approaching very fast, will be GIVEN IN STANSTEAD on August 10, 2022. significant.
FRIENDLY REMINDER Stanstead Stagecoach -August 2022 - p.3 It’s already back-to-school time, and here is a reminder of requirements when driving near schools and school buses. Complete document: bit.ly/3QTsl8T MEET THE TEAM Since the spring, the public works team has a new addition. With his good humour and work ethic, Marc blended naturally into our team of rock stars. UPCOMING ACTIVITIES Additional details in the following pages Name : Marc Côté Role : Public works day worker Wednesday evenings: karate at the Stone Circle park and Hometown : Sherbrooke Bootleggers running club (various locations). Why the municipal sector : I enjoy Saturday mornings: Stanstead Farmer’s Market, 14 Fairfax my role with public works because Rd. Music on the 2nd Saturday of each month. of the diversity of tasks and the good team I get to work with. 2nd Monday evening of the month: Monthly municipal council meeting | Town Hall | 7 pm About me : I love a good plate of ribs at St-Hubert and my hobbies August 24: French classes start in Magog include curling in the winter, learning to play golf in the summer and cutting wood. My guillty pleasure is watching August 25-30: Back-to-school | Stay safe! the show, Letterkenny. September 17: Septemberfest organized by the Stanstead Recreation Association
GOOD SECTION Stanstead Stagecoach -August 2022 - p.5 T he pandemic took its toll on all of us, but never is this more true than for our senior citizens. Vulnerable individuals suffered greatly over the past two years. On July 30, the Manoir Stanstead organized a first activity since the beginning of COVID for residents and their families: a Hawaiian luau! This Hawaiian shindig included a dunk tank, a sexy legs contest for the men, dancing with a DJ as well as some live music. As you can see in the photo, this resident is having fun as she prepares to dunk her grandson, also our mayor, into the tank! thanks to all participants! We would like to The bar is raised for the next activity and Manoir residents congratulate the Manoir already have great expectations! staff for creating a sucessful activity and offer our sincere 2023 CALENDAR Do you play on a softball team ? Are you a runner ? Do you enjoy lawn bowling ? Are you a resident of Stanstead ? Show us your stuff ! In the goal of filling the 2023 municipal calendar, we invite you to submit your best « athletic » photos. Who knows? Maybe you or your team will be pin-ups in the next calendar! Send us a high-resolution (300dpi) photo to the following address : communications@stanstead.ca Old photo: Beebe women’s team Date limit: October 1, 2022
PARTNERS Stanstead Stagecoach -August 2022 - p.6 COURS DE FRANCISATION FRENCH COURSES 350 SAINT-DAVID | MAGOG lundi et mercredi soir | Monday & Wednesday evenings You dream of speaking Voltaire's language with flair? Sign up today! REGISTER INSCRIVEZ-VOUS INFO : 819 349-6241 sophie.mailhot@cssds.gouv.qc.ca FREE only book to pay Gratuit achat du livre seulement Un permis est Feux d’artifice obligatoire pour les domestiques feux à ciel ouvert Avant de mettre feu à la mèche, voici quelques recommandations : Il est permis de brûler : • Avoir une assurance • Branches responsabilité AVEZ-VOUS VOTRE PERMIS? • Bois (bûches, billots) RESPECTEZ-VOUS LA RÈGLEMENTATION? • Surveiller l’indice de danger d’incendie de la SOPFEU DO YOU HAVE YOUR PERMIT? Il est interdit de brûler : ARE YOU RESPECTING REGULATIONS? https://sopfeu.qc.ca • Feuilles • Bien lire les instructions du • Herbes fabricant pour chaque pièce utilisée • Bois de construction • Déchets • Garder à proximité un grand réservoir d’eau et un boyau • Etc. RÈGLEMENTATION CONCERNANT L’UTILISATION DE FEUX d’arrosage D’ARTIFICE DOMESTIQUES ____ ____ Nous vous invitons à rester vigilants quand vient le temps de déployer ces fusées colorées depuis votre terrain privé. Malgré la possibilité de les utiliser sans autorisation, il faut tout de même respecter plusieurs règles pour le faire Les permis sont disponibles du lundi au jeudi de 8h à 16h et le vendredi Permits are available from Mondays to Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. A permit is required en toute sécurité. Domestic fireworks de 8h à 12h. and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. for open burning L’utilisation des pièces pyrotechniques domestiques est autorisée aux conditions suivantes : Before lighting off, here are some recommendations: 819-838-5877, # 202 It is allowed to burn: L’utilisateur doit être âgé de 18 ans ou plus • Have liability insurance • Branches Le terrain doit être libre de tous matériaux ou débris, de façon à éviter les Vous pouvez aussi faire votre demande You can also request your permit via • Wood (logs, bolts) risques d’incendie • Monitor the SOPFEU fire de permis via notre site internet : our website: danger index La vitesse du vent ne doit pas être supérieure à 20 km/h It is forbidden to burn: https://sopfeu.qc.ca Le terrain doit être d’une superficie minimale de 30 mètres par 30 mètres, www.regieincendieest.ca • Leaves dégagée à 100% • Carefully read the manufacturer's instructions • Grass La zone de lancement et de dégagement doit être à une distance minimale for each part used de 20 mètres de toutes maisons, bâtiment, construction et champ cultivé • Construction wood INSTALLATION CONFORME FEUX À CIEL OUVERT • Keep a large water tank and ASSUREZ-VOUS DE RESPECTER LE RÈGLEMENT DE VOTRE MUNICIPALITÉ COMPLIANT INSTALLATION OPEN BURNING • Waste a garden hose nearby CONCERNANT LES NUISANCES. • Etc. AUCUN PERMIS NÉCESSAIRE PERMIS NÉCESSAIRE REGULATIONS REGARDING THE USE OF DOMESTIC FIREWORKS NO PERMIT REQUIRED PERMIT REQUIRED We invite you to remain vigilant when it comes time to launch these colorful rockets from your private property. Despite the possibility of using them without authorization, there are still several rules to follow to do so safely. The use of domestic pyrotechnics is authorized under the following conditions: User must be 18 years or older The ground must be free of all materials or debris, so as to avoid the risk of fire RÉGIE INCENDIE RÉGIE INCENDIE The wind speed must not exceed 20 km/h MEMPHRÉMAGOG EST MEMPHRÉMAGOG EST The land must have a minimum area of 30 meters by 30 meters, 100% clear 819-838-5877, # 202 819-838-5877, # 202 The launch and release area must be at a minimum distance of 20 meters prevention@regieincendieest.com from all houses, buildings, constructions and cultivated fields prevention@regieincendieest.com www.regieincendieest.com www.regieincendieest.com MAKE SURE YOU FOLLOW YOUR MUNICIPALITY’S NUISANCE REGULATIONS.
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