Express_2021_07_07

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NEW APPOINTMENTS ANNOUNCED AT CHAMPLAIN TOWNSHIP

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Champlain Township has appointed a new director of public works and civil engineering technologist. Sebastien Levesque was appointed as director of public works earlier this year. His predecessor, James McMahon, resigned to take a position in the public sector after 14 years at the township. Levesque, who was born and raised in Longueuil in Quebec, lives in Vankleek Hill. He worked as a continuous improvement MFBEBOEQSPKFDUNBOBHFS GPS8FC(FOBU Orica over the past 14 years before tak- ing the position at Champlain Township. Prior to his work at Orica, Levesque was a process engineer and quality manager at 11(*OEVTUSJFTGSPNUP The director of public works oversees the maintenance and enhancement of the township’s transportation infrastructure, sewer services, facilities and the dry waste disposal site. Levesque said he was at- tracted to the role because of the opportunity to make a difference in the region. “Cham- plain is a real gem,” he said. “I take great pleasure in assuming this new role and am eager to contribute to the wellbeing of our community.” Champlain chief administrative officer Paula Knudsen said Levesque was an impor- tant addition to the municipality’s team. “Mr. Levesque’s background and personality are

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directly related to the profile we were look- ing for to fill this important position on the management team,” she said. “Moreover, he has expressed a keen interest in our community and in serving the population. His expertise and his knowledge will clearly be put to good use in the efficient management of services.” Meanwhile, Benjamin Lalonde has been appointed to the new role of civil engineer- JOH UFDIOPMPHJTUBU UIF UPXOTIJQ8PSLJOH most recently as an estimator at Asco

Constructions, Lalonde previously worked as a productor and estimator at A. Potvin $POTUSVDUJPOGSPNUP)FTBJEIJT student employment as a civil engineering UFDIOJDJBOBU5IF/BUJPO.VOJDJQBMJUZJO gave him a taste of his new role. “I am pleased to be able to contribute to large-scale projects again,” he said. I am confident that my experience in the field will help me understand the challenges of construction sites.” The civil technologist role includes

working with engineering firms to determine the needs and priorities for repairs and re- construction of local infrastructure, including roads, bridges, water and sewer systems. $IBNQMBJO NBZPS /PSNBOE 3JPQFM thanked McMahon for his work at the town- ship in recent years. i8FXJTI.S.D.BIPOUIFCFTUPGMVDL in his new position and thank him for his loyalty and dedication over the past years,” he said.

Special invitation

Invitation spéciale - 17 juillet 2021 Nous vous invitons à un salon funéraire style service à l’auto pour célébrer la vie de Réjean Pilon(propriétaire), décédé tristement de la Covid19 le 19 mars dernier. Le concept est simple. De votre voiture, vous serez dirigé vers le service à l’auto où vous pourrez présenter vos condoléances à sa famille et signer le registre mis à votre disposition pour lui laisser une dernière note, un dernier mot, une dernière pensée. Tous sont invités à demeurer dans leur voiture respective durant leur passage. Ensuite, vers 14h, nous nous déplacerons vers le cimetière de Brownsburg-Chatham pour assister à une célébration extérieure qui devrait débuter pour 14h30. Les amis, les employés et la famille sont invités à se joindre à nous pour la mise en terre de Réjean. Détails: 17 juillet 2021, de 9h à 11h, chez Lachute Subaru, 415 Rue Béthany, Lachute QC J8H 4H3 17 juillet 2021, à 14h30, au cimetière de Brownsburg- Chatham, en face du 48 chemin de la Carrière à Brownsburg-Chatham Nous vous invitons à faire un don à une organisation de votre choix au lieu d’envoyer des fleurs. Nous vous remercions chaleureusement!

Special Invitation - July 17, 2021 We would like to invite you to a funeral ‘’drive thru” style to celebrate the life of Rejean Pilon(owner) who sadly died of Covid19 on March 19. Easy concept: you will be directed to enter the drive thru and will be able to offer your condolences to his family and sign a register to leave him your last words and thoughts. Everyone will be invited to stay in their cars. At 2 pm, all are invited to come to the Brownsburg- Chatham cemetery for an outside celebration that will start at 2:30 pm. Family, friends and employees are invited to join us for the burial of Rejean. Details: Saturday, July 17, 2021, from 9 am to 11 am: Lachute Subaru, 415, Rue Béthany, Lachute, (Québec) J8H 4H3 Saturday, July 17, 2021, from 2:30pm: Brownsburg- Chatham cemetery in front of 48, chemin de la Carrière à Brownsburg-Chatham. We invite you to make a donation to an organisation of your choice instead of sending flowers. We sincerely thank you!

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