Your Local Journal - April 7th, 2016

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Hope springs eternal After years of promises from various governments, it was announced April 4 that the long-awaited Vaudreuil-Soulanges Regional Hospital took a giant step closer to fruition with the naming

of the site near the junctions of Highway 30 and Highway 40 in VaudreuilDorion. Health Minister Gaétan Barrette (front, third from left flanked by Soulanges MNA Lucie Charlebois and

Vaudreuil MNA Marie-Claude Nichols) made the announcement in the presence of area mayors and invited media. See more info on pages 7 and 8.

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St. Lazare adopts new fee-structured limited leaf pickup program John Jantak Your Local Journal

After listening to concerns raised by St. Lazare residents about the town’s green waste collection program, town council adopted a resolution during the April 5, Tuesday evening council meeting that revamps the process into three annual pickups.

City officials held a press conference one half-hour before the start of the council meeting to provide details about the revised program, which was abruptly cancelled in spring 2015. The town restored the program last fall after residents in heavily-treed areas demanded its return, but the administration had to also find a compromise to keep residents in other areas that didn’t need the service from paying into it.

Residents with many trees on their properties such as in the Saddlebrook area complained that the town’s decision to abruptly cancel the service meant that homeowners had no way to dispose of their leaves.

Suggestions made by Mayor Robert Grimaudo and councillors at the time that residents should consider adopting more environmentally friendly methods to dispose of leaves such as composting were dismissed by many residents as being impractical because of time and space constraints required for the composting process.

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St. Lazare Mayor Robert Grimaudo said town’s revamped fee-structured leaf pickup program is meant as an incentive to get all residents to implement their own green recycling programs that will hopefully eventually eliminate having to transport any green waste out of the community.

Despite the criticism, St. Lazare officials are adamant the town will eventually achieve its goal of producing zero leaf waste as more property owners adopt composting and shredding green waste as an environmentallyfriendly alternative to the pickup.

Under the revamped program, there will be three specific dates for leaf collection annually, one beginning on the last Saturday in May, and two in the fall, one each beginning on the last Saturday in October and November respectively. Homeowners will have to pay the $25 fee each time they use the service and are limited to a maximum of 50 bags for each pickup.

The nominal pickup fee isn’t intended to provide a permanent additional revenue stream, but more as an incentive to persuade residents to adopt their own green waste management recycling program so that all leaves remain within the town’s boundaries, said Geneviève Hamel, the town’s Communications Director.

Hamel, along with the town’s newly hired Director of Town Planning and the Environment Jean Lacroix and Environment Project Manager Lyne Mousseau, stressed that dead leaves are beneficial because they enrich the soil with natural nutrients which help to maintain healthy trees.

Decomposing leaves also play an important role in maintaining an unseen micro-ecosystem substrata to a world of insects and flora that provide food sources for birds and small wild animals that otherwise would have to scrounge for food sources closer to people’s homes.

For Grimaudo, the revamped leaf collection program is the continuation of efforts made by the town to reduce the volume of green waste it transports to landfill sites. From 2007 to 2012, the town reduced by almost 50 per cent the amount of green waste sent to landfills.

“We were asked to find a solution to the pickup and we did,” said Grimaudo in response to a comment made by a

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Last year’s much contested halt to the springtime leaf pick-up has been temporarily reinstated this year, though at a $25 cost to residents per pick up of a maximum of 50 bags.

resident who complained about the $25 fee per pickup during question period.

“There’s a large portion of the population that did not use it and there’s a certain portion of the town that use it more than others,” said Grimaudo. “We were asked to find a solution where the people using it would pay for it, so that is what we did.

“Yes, it’s a small proportion of the

population that use the service and it’s declining every year. Our goal is to eventually eliminate all green waste pickup. I think we answered the requests of the citizens pretty well,” Grimaudo added.

Residents interested in the leaf pickup program can register and pay for the service online. More information is available at https://ville.saintlazare.qc.ca/en/feuilles.

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Life in the Past Lane…

Steal away Besides leaving $12 million to her dog upon her death, Leona Helmsley will forever be remembered for saying, “Only the little people pay taxes” and though she was convicted for tax evasion in 1989, it appears that if anything has changed, it’s only that greedy people are getting better at it.

While us dull normals have long suspected the uber-wealthy of the world are adept at avoiding paying their proportionate share in tax dollars, the comfortable bubble of complacency was ripped away this week with the revelation of the Panama Papers, files detailing how billions of dollars can be successfully sheltered from taxation via offshore banks.

In the fallout that has seen the Prime Minister of Iceland resign (though no word yet from Russia’s Vladimir Putin) we’ve been treated to a litany of names of those at the highest international levels of power – in other words, those who we elect to lead by example.

And though we’ve all been told that absolute power corrupts absolutely, the list of names associated with the scandal extends beyond world leaders to also include actors, heads of sporting bodies, and – surprise, surprise – banks.

Both Panama-based Mossack Fonseca and the Royal Bank of Canada have released statements documenting their due diligence and vehemently denying any rules had been broken.

But the very fact that this practice is considered legal under our current tax laws shows how the financial deck is stacked against the 99 per cent of the rest of us and our knee-jerk reaction and assumption that – once again – we’re getting the shaft is firmly rooted in precedent.

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March 16, 2006 ushered in a new retail era into the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region as the ground was broken on a large vacant lot to make way for what is now the Smart Centre shopping complex including Wal-Mart on a sprawling 526,163 square-foot lot.

Dear Editor: editor@yourlocaljournal.ca Dear Editor, My name is Wolf William Solkin, and I am the “Ste. Anne’s Hospital resident” referred to in Your Local Journal, March 31, page 7. That piece emanated from a telephone-interview by your journalist, John Jantak, with specific reference to the imminent transfer of this facility from Federal to Provincial jurisdiction.

In the course of that conversation , I expressed my criticism and concerns that numbers of the recent employees were less experienced and less capable than the former and remaining staff, as well as not being adequately bilingual, and therefore the publicly proclaimed pledge of Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), that the pre-existing (high) standard of care tendered to the Veterans at Ste. Anne’s would not be degraded or diminished by the transfer, was in evident and imminent danger of not being upheld from the very outset.

While Mr. Jantak’s quotes and/or paraphrases of most of my comments were mostly on point, I must respond to various comments relating to me, as attributed to M.P. Peter Schiefke, who, it seems, has quite recently and rapidly become so well versed in the circumstances and conditions at Ste. Anne’s, as to feel confident enough to take exception to my assessment of the prevailing situation.

Mr. Schiefke’s grounds for his opposing views appear to have been arrived at “...because no complaints were voiced to him or to Minister Hehr (and others) when they met with veterans’ representatives and patients during their visit and tour of the hospital”… (and was thus assured ) “that the quality of care...is going to stay the same.”

Moreover, Mr. Schiefke, of whose previous presence at Ste. Anne’s neither I nor some very long-term personnel have ever before been aware, was quick to suggest that “this person” (i.e., I ) would do well to contact Minister Hehr personally to voice my grievances and went the extra mile by offering to expedite the process.

While I acknowledge the helping hand extend-

ed to this seemingly misled, misguided, and misinformed old Vet, I find it difficult to accept that Mr. Schiefke’s “almost four hours” spent being swiftly shepherded through a pre-planned guided tour and selective visitation, conducted by senior administrative personnel, and directed and introduced to some carefully culled veterans’ spokespersons, can trump my three full years of living here in residence, and being actively involved and informed, in situ, of virtually every visible aspect of the transfer proceedings. That participation has included frequent, one-on-one personal and productive conversations with Mr. Richard Neville and Ms. Faith McIntyre, the two Chief Negotiators for VAC re the transfer terms and conditions; General (Ret’d) Walter Natynczyk, the Deputy Minister of VAC from the time of his appointment to the present; and, more recently, the VAC’s appointed representative on the newly formed Transition Committee, Lieut. General (Ret’d) Michel Maisonneuve. One might almost assume that we are on “speed-dial” terms, so rapid and ready are our exchanges of communications.

In addition, of course, my direct and continuing relationships with fellow-Veterans, my ongoing contacts with numerous staff members, from the (former) Executive Director, on down through the ranks to the ubiquitous orderlies and the almost invisible cleaning crews, are a constant and essential wellspring, shaping my advantageous viewpoint of Ste. Anne’s , past, present, and future.

I am, therefore, of the considered opinion that, notwithstanding Minister Hehr’s well known reputation for accessibility, compassion, and readiness to receive input, I need hardly, and would be reluctant to, take advantage of those qualities, by unnecessarily imposing myself upon him, when his senior staff have for so long been so gracious and generous to me of their time and attention.

Nor am I at all photogenic.

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Hudson Town Council adopts strategic plan amid questions from citizens James Armstrong and Carmen Marie Fabio Your Local Journal

Hudson residents questioned the wisdom of adopting and implementing the town’s strategic plan, ‘Our Town, Our Future’ at the April 4 council meeting given the town’s recent state of flux. Resident Bill Nash raised the issue during the first question period pointing out Mayor Ed Prévost has published on the town web site that there are 150 allegations made against him with the Ministère d’Affaires Municipales et Occupation du Territoire (MAMOT).

“Why haven’t these been made public?” Nash asked after receiving confirmation from Pro-Mayor Barbara Robinson that Councillor Rob Spencer had made the allegations. Director General Jean-Pierre Roy responded that the 151 accusations stem from three main subjects: the development of the strategic plan, the contract with Judy Sheehan for work related to union contract negotiations, and the adoption of multiple urban planning by-laws at the same time.

Roy said in attempting to keep the allegations private, the mayor wanted to protect the reputation of the town.

“Perhaps it would be nice to have some sort of disclosure,” responded Nash eliciting scattered applause from those in attendance.

Omnibus by-law Roy said the town had received a report from MAMOT in December, 2015, concerning the urban planning by-laws in question - By-laws 658, 659, 660, 662, 663 and 658. The term ‘omnibus’ was applied because of a proposal by council to adopt them with one resolution instead of individually. The report shows municipal laws were not contravened and the town ended the adoption process of the by-laws in May 2015. “MAMOT considers the (by-law) case closed,” said Roy.

Contract with Judy Sheehan According to Roy, the MAMOT report on the Sheehan contract indicates the town administration had enough information to know that her contract was over $25,000 and a call for tenders was required. This information was reportedly not transmitted to the councillors by former DG Catherine Haulard and they were informed the contract would be less than $15,000. A copy of the report from MAMOT distributed by Roy after the meeting, emphasizes that individual members of council do not have authority to grant contracts and that all contracts must have council’s approval by resolution. It also notes that documents in English did not contain the same information as documents in French. In the case of the Sheehan contract, council terminated it and refused to pay the bill, and changes have since been made to the contracting process. Sheehan has launched legal proceedings for the unpaid amount of $25,456.87.

Strategic plan The DG commented briefly on the contract for the translation of the strategic plan that was given without the required approval by town council.

“Contracts cannot be given directly by municipal councillors and we know that (former) Director General Duncan Campbell has since regularized the situation,” said Roy. Roy also said the month of April will be important regarding the case involving the suspension of Haulard currently before the Tribunal administratif du travail (TAT). Haulard is suing the town for wrongful dismissal. Also before the TAT is the case of suspended employee, former Parks & Recreation Director Julia Schroeder who has publicly stated she is also suing the town for wrongful dismissal and psychological harassment.

Resident Eva McCartney questioned council as to the wisdom of moving forward with large projects such as the stra-

tegic plan while accusations have not been resolved.

“Without going into the details of the accusations, we do not see any reason to not move forward,” responded Councillor Ron Goldenberg. He said projects such as resurfacing roads and finding new sources of potable water depend upon the approval of the plan. Council approved the resolution unanimously although it was noted that Councillor Robert Spencer was absent. A notice of motion for a loan by-law for the 2016 road resurfacing plan for up to $1.5 million was subsequently published as was another for up to $300,000 for the purchase of five vehicles.

During her preamble to the meeting, Robinson announced the town’s longawaited 2014 audited financial statement would not be available for another month. Questions on the matter elicited a further response from the Roy who said the statement is expected from the auditors within the month and has to be examined by council before publication.

Council approved the sale of the for-

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Stan Belczowski, a volunteer with the Le Pont/ Bridging food bank raised concerns about the sale of the former MediCenter in Hudson that leaves the organization 60 days to find a new home.

mer Medical Center located at 98 Cameron Road for the sum of $422,000, the higher of two tenders received. Stan Belczowski said the local food bank, Le Pont/Bridging, is housed in part of the building. “Has anything been said about where the food bank will go?” he asked. The DG said the matter is being discussed and there’s a grace period of 60 days before the building has to be vacated.

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Culvert collapse on Rigaud’s chemin Saint-Georges

Road show Another adolescent milestone has reared its head, prematurely in my opinion, as my eldest son is in the process of getting his driver’s license and took his very first outing on the road this week, accompanied by his instructor.

“How was it?” I asked.

“Scary but really cool,” he responded, echoing the sentiment I still feel when I get behind the wheel decades after my first lesson.

In the informal, entirely subjective, and cherry-picked research that goes into these weekly columns, it turns out almost everyone I spoke with has vivid memories of learning how to drive. And the first universally-accepted rule is not to learn how to drive from a spouse. I could elaborate but I’ll opt not to.

My driving instructor, by comparison, was calm and patient, qualities probably buttressed by the fact that he had his own brake pedal. Despite his serene manner, I learned a number of life lessons from him like places in the West Island where police were usually set up for speed traps, how to time the lights on St. John’s Boulevard to get all the greens, and – oddly – how to get a free meal before going out on the town by crashing a wedding reception.

“It’s easy,” he said. “Just sit with the photographer.”

Our graphic artist went to the same driving school and we both remember one of the owners, a blond woman with a friendly smile who drove a motorcycle and spoke really, really quickly.

“Ican’thelpit,” she often said. “Comesfromyearsofdrivingaroundwithteenagers.”

Our art director’s experience at a different school was less enjoyable.

“He was a perv,” he deadpanned, of the instructor’s wandering eye on the lookout for high school girls rather than paying attention to his students’ driving skills.

It was my husband who won the lottery in driving instructors with a retired RCMP officer who wore an eyepatch and spoke in a raspy voice, punctuated with a sharp intake of breath at the end of each sentence.

“Each and every one of you is going to have an accident at some point,” he wheezed to the room full of silent, wideeyed teenagers, his prediction likely highly accurate.

Fixing his students with a one-eyed steely glare, he recounted how he would ‘lock’ his steering wheel into place each day as he traversed the Champlain Bridge, taking the opportunity to sneak in a catnap. Until the day he didn’t wake up in time, resulting in the accident that cost him his eye and punctured his lung.

“I don’t care if he was lying,” said my husband. “It was a great story.”

I’m happy to report my son’s teachers seem to be more conscientious. Learning to drive today is a more comprehensive endeavour than it was for my generation and my son reports a thorough but relaxed atmosphere at school.

It helps the mood that a regular in the classroom is Brovko, the owner’s dog.

Springtime sees more student drivers on the road and much like anyone who’s ever waited tables is a good tipper, it’s with memories of being honked at and cut off on the Ville Marie that I make an extra effort to cut students some slack as they navigate the world of driving.

At the end of the day we’re all going to be on the road together.

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Heavy rains and a clogged grill caused the collapse of a culvert that crosses chemin Saint-Georges north of Highway 201 during the night of Thursday, March 31. Municipal workers had the area closed off to through traffic by Friday morning. According to Mayor Hans Gruenwald Jr., ensuing repair work revealed the metal pipe has corroded and will likely have to be replaced. “The issue also involves the Ministry of the Environment,” he said, adding the costs of replacing the culvert will come up at a subsequent town council meeting. As of Wednesday, April 6, repairs were completed and the road was re-opened to traffic.

MRC-Vaudreuil-Soulanges and Town of Rigaud protecting Rigaud Mountain James Armstrong Your Local Journal

In a joint effort to protect the exceptional natural environment of Rigaud Mountain, the town of Rigaud and the Municipalité Régionale de Comté de Vaudreuil-Soulanges (MRC-VaudreuilSoulanges) have passed an interim control resolution limiting development activity on the mountain. The reolution was passed at the regular MRC-VS council meeting Wednesday, March 30.

Rigaud Mayor Hans Gruenwald Jr. said in an interview Tuesday, April 5, that there is an immediate moratorium on all property subdivision and that the two parties concerned now have 90 days to produce the specific controls.

“It is important to save the mountain,” said the mayor adding, “We have been working for a long time to make this happen.” He noted the ongoing work of the town in this area is now linked

to the combined support of the other municipalities in the region and the provincial government.

A large percentage of the land on Rigaud Mountain is privately owned.

When asked about the possibility of expropriation, Gruenwald replied he preferred to purchase properties.

“Negotiating is a better deal than expropriating,” said the mayor. He noted limited development will continue in some areas such as Mountain Ranches on the north face of the mountain.

“We need the development to raise the money to pay for saving the rest of the mountain,” he added. As for property values on the mountain, “I think protecting the area will increase property values,” he said.

A public information meeting concerning the resolution and the controls is planned for Rigaud residents Monday April 25 , at 7 p.m. at the Paul-Brasseur Building, 10 Saint Jean Baptiste Est in Rigaud.

Provincial government names site for Vaudreuil-Soulanges hospital Carmen Marie Fabio editor@yourlocaljournal.ca

Vaudreuil-Soulanges mayors got the news last Friday and most were in attendance at the April 4 press conference announcing the spot for the long-awaited regional hospital would be on Cité des Jeunes Boulevard in Vaudreuil-Dorion, just southwest of the junction of Highway 30 and Highway 40.

“Within five years, for sure, we will be in the middle of construction,” said Quebec Health Minister Gaétan Barrette, describing the timeline of the necessary steps the province must go through before breaking ground on the structure that is projected to have roughly 250 beds, but could be larger.

“I won’t give you the exact opening date but it’s normal, things are on track.” Barrette said they are in the up-to-two-year planning process that includes determining which medical specialities the hospital will include in relation to the needs of the population.

The second phase, 18 to 24 months, includes architectural plans and the third is construction. “I’ve never seen a project of that size done in less than three and a half years.”

In the company of Soulanges MNA Lucie Charlebois and Vaudreuil MNA Marie-Claude Nichols, Barrette said it was too early in the project’s phase to say whether it would be built under a PPP (Private Public Partnership) model. “This is not excluded but it’s not something I will decide today.” Barrette reiterated the important step was freeing $16 million from the budget to

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(Left to right): Soulanges MNA Lucie Charlebois, Quebec Health Minister Gaétan Barrette, Vaudreuil MNA Marie-Claude Nichols and CISSS Montérégie-Ouest Director General Yves Masse anounce the site for the region’s long-awaited hospital.

implement the first phase.

“We are extremely pleased,” said St. Lazare Mayor Robert Grimaudo.

“I think this is a great announcement for Vaudreuil-Soulanges. Proximity to healthcare services is very important. We have Valleyfield, Hawkesbury, and the West Island but we don’t have Vaudreuil-Soulanges. The fact that we give $20 million every year to Hawkesbury is illogical.” His sentiments were echoed by Rigaud Mayor Hans Gruenwald Jr. who said he’s “…ecstatic. We’re over another (hurdle) in the process.”

When asked about waiting lists for

medical services in Quebec, Barrette told Your Local Journal there was no shortage of doctors in the province.

“Over the next 15 years, Quebec’s population will increase by 1 million. The schools are full of trainees and there will be healthcare professionals to take care of them.” Barrette said the planning committee will also take into account both the region’s growing population and its ageing population into account.

“This is news that we’ve been waiting for for years,” said Vaudreuil-Soulanges MRC Prefect Jean Lalonde.

“The site is ideal. We have Highway 30, and a new hospital attracts new doctors. We have a number of beautiful rural towns a short distance away that would be perfect for young doctors to settle in.”

MNA Charlebois said following the Parti Québécois political term, 1500 doctors took early retirement and capped medical school admissions.

“We (Liberals) reopened medical

school admissions in 2005 but to train a doctor takes from seven to 10 years.”

Charlebois said as the students graduate, the province is catching up with the need.

Charlebois and Nichols thanked Barrette for his work on the dossier and also extended their thanks to the grassroots citizen group Mobilisation Hôpital du CSSS de VaudreuilSoulanges for its continued work and input. The group had, two years ago, suggested that very site as part of its pressure campaign that saw billboards positioned on empty lots throughout the region with the words, ‘Pourquoi pas ici?’ (Why not here?)

The 250,000 square-metre land is being expropriated by the provincial government and is currently jointly owned by private companies.

The final price tag for the hospital is a projected $800 million as defined in the province’s 10-year infrastructure plan.

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Vaudreuil-Dorion Mayor Pilon welcomes regional hospital announcement John Jantak Your Local Journal

The announcement made on Monday by provincial Health and Social Services Minister Gaétan Barrette regarding the eventual construction of a new hospital for the VaudreuilSoulanges region was welcomed by Vaudreuil-Dorion Mayor Guy Pilon during the bi-monthly council meeting on April 4.

“It’s very good news,” said Pilon who along with other Vaudreuil-Soulanges mayors have been advocating for a hospital for the past eight years to serve the needs of the 147,000 residents that live in the region.

While the news was welcomed by many residents who have also been waiting patiently for the hospital, Pilon said he noticed a sense of skepticism among some people who posted comments on social media as to whether the project will actually happen despite the announcement.

Pilon said the former provincial Minister of Health and Social Services Yves Bolduc made a similar pronouncement several years ago that the Liberal government under thenPremier Jean Charest would commit to building a regional hospital, but it never materialized.

The skepticism may be due partially due to similar announcements made over the years. “People are at the point where if they don’t see a shovel in the ground and actual work taking place that it’s not going to happen,” Pilon told Your Local Journal. “People feel they’ve been lied to, too many times.”

have to see actual work begin within the next three years for the project to be completed in five to six years. I’m looking forward to 2019.

“With the hospital set to open within the current timeframe, construction would have to begin by 2019,” Pilon added. “It takes more than one year to

It takes more than one year to build a hospital, to fill it will personnel, to put in all the beds, furniture and medical equipment.

I would think that in three years we should at least see the start of construction.

– Vaudreuil-Dorion Mayor Guy Pilon Pilon added that when you consider the fact that it’ll be at least another five to six years before the hospital is completed, it may further cloud people’s perceptions about how long the construction process will take.

“You can imagine what people will be thinking when they drive by the site three years from now and still see an empty field,” said Pilon. “People have to understand that it’s a long process when it comes to having a hospital.”

But with Barrette’s announcement, Pilon said he feels the project will be actually realized especially because the province has put a reserve on the land where the hospital will be located. “I believe his word,” said Pilon. “We

build a hospital, to fill it will personnel, to put in all the beds, furniture and medical equipment. I would think that in three years we should at least see the start of construction.”

Pilon said the rationale for locating the hospital on Boulevard Cité-desJeunes at Highway 30 is because the transportation infrastructure is already in place and it will provide easy access to the new facility from Highways 20 and 40 and other secondary roads in the region.

“This will be a big help,” said Pilon.

He added that a stretch of Boulevard Cité-des-Jeunes from the junction with Highway 30 will have to be expanded from two lanes to four lanes to at least

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Vaudreuil-Dorion Mayor Guy Pilon said he was pleased by the announcement made by provincial health minister Gaétan Barrette that the government has put a reserve on a parcel of land for the construction of a new hospital for the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region at the junction of Highway 30 and Boulevard Cité-des-Jeunes.

Chemin St. Louis to provide easier access to the facility for ambulances and to accommodate the expected increase in traffic as development in the area continues.

Pilon also thanked regional provincial Soulanges Liberal MNA Lucie Charlebois, Vaudreuil Liberal MNA Marie-Claude Nichols, and former Vaudreuil Liberal MNA Yvon Marcoux for their continuous work over the years in support of a regional hospital.

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West Island police files Station 3 covering Île Bizard, Pierrefonds-Roxboro and Ste. Geneviève Montreal firefighters and police responded to a call for a person in distress on the Rivière de Prairie March 27 after a man newly arrived from Toronto capsized his kayak in the frigid waters. Const. Daniel Maheu reports the 25-year-old male was kayaking with his friend, a 29-year-old Montrealer when they encountered ice floes on the water. When the man’s kayak flipped, he managed to escape and clung to his friend’s boat while he yelled to people on the shore to call for

Letters Continued from page 4 Mr. Schiefke is, of course, entitled to his own favourable conclusions as to the repetitively cited “seamless transition,” and his prognostication of what lies in store for Ste. Anne’s vulnerable Veterans, as well as being free to convey those convictions to his concerned constituents.

Respectfully , Wolf William Solkin Ste. Anne’s Hospital Ste. Anne de Bellevue NE KAH NE TAH Dear Editor, The week of April 4, 2016, marks the end of the hearings by the Committee on Culture and Education, at the National Assembly, studying the school board reform Bill 86.

Given the bill accentuates the role of parents in a restructured, modernized public school system, it is understandable the last major groups to be heard are the parent groups : English Parents’ Committee Association (EPCA), and the Fédération des comités de parents du Québec (FCPQ).

That said, no one can deny the majority Liberal government, which was voted in by over 1.7 million Quebecers, with a mandate to democratize our anachronistic public school system, has been extremely fair to the Anglophone community.

However, various English-speaking groups and school boards, led by the Quebec English School Boards Association (QESBA) have heaped a lot of scorn on the bill, at the hearings, in the media, and via press releases.

They claim the bill, “…tramples on minority rights,” and if it passes, “students will suffer.” They concluded, “the bill belongs in the garbage” (CJAD,

help. Given the dangerous conditions on the water’s surface, the Service de sécurité incendie de Montréal (SIM) was contacted. The pair were rescued and the victim who spent 30 minutes in the icy waters was transported to hospital. Police are reminding sport enthusiasts to be properly prepared for winter activities with appropriate life jackets, clothing, and gear.

vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign, and then accelerate in the direction of Highway 40. They pursued the car and found three suspects with an assortment of brand-new tools in unopened boxes. The trio had reportedly gained access by breaking the greenhouse window then loading up with tools.

Three West Island men were arrested, two 21-year-olds and a 24-year-old.

Station 5 covering Dorval and Pointe Claire

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A witness called 911 March 31 around 2:45 a.m. after seeing three hooded men dressed all in black make repeated trips to and from the greenhouse of the Pointe Claire Réno-Dépôt outlet and the woods across the street.

Const. Hélène Jubinville reports officers arriving at the scene saw a grey

CTV) and, “...à la poubelle disent des anglophones “ (Le Devoir, Jan 16, 2016).

Contrary to what QESBA claims, it does not speak for the entire community.

In fact, in the last school board elections, 83 per cent of the Anglophone community could not be bothered to vote, and 48 per cent of the seats were acclaimed.

The president, vice-president and the executive-director of the QESBA are not educators; they are professional school board politicians.

Consequently, they cannot appreciate the benefits of Bill 86, especially when the bill calls for no more school board elections and, by extension, no commissioners. Once the bill is passed, commissioners have 15 days to clear out.

No wonder there has been so much bashing of the bill by QESBA with its unlimited financial resources, including a lobby group to stop the bill from passing.

Nonetheless, QESBA and the other English-speaking organizations have been given a disproportionate amount of time to put forth their views at the

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Sûreté du Québec covering the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region Investigators with the Sûreté du Québec major crime unit working in conjunction with officers in VaudreuilSoulanges arrested a 35-year-old man April 4 in relation to a fraud scheme using certified cheques. SQ spokes-

hearings.

However, the committee has not yet heard one English voice that agrees with all the general principles of the bill. Allow me.

Bill 86 is forward-looking, parentfriendly with pedagogically-sound initiatives, which, when passed, should make for happier parents truly managing and controlling their schools.

This will be accomplished by these provisions in the draft bill: (1) the elimination of school board executive committees - the home of board secrecy and menace to real democracy, (2) the creation of the ‘Resource Allocation Committee,’ which looks at services, especially for ‘special-needs’ students, and (3) the heavy involvement of parents in decision-making at all levels. Indeed, there is no greater democracy than the direct democracy the bill affords.

Premier Philippe Couillard has said,” We want to shift the centre of gravity of the system toward the school, the teachers, and the parents.”

No rights will be trampled; no one will suffer; we will survive and thrive

person Sgt. Joyce Kemp said police acted on information received from the public. The man was arrested just after 1 p.m. in Laval and appeared at the Valleyfield Courthouse to face charges of fraud, using a false identity, forgery, use of false documents, and not respecting release conditions.

••• Police responding to an April 1 accident on Route 201 in St. Clet found a vehicle upside-down and partially submerged in a muddy ditch. Sgt. Bruno Beaulieu reports the officer responding to the scene was told by a witness that nobody had left the vehicle. The officer smashed the window and was able, with the help of backup and a citizen, to dig to make room through the mud to remove the driver.

The 56-year-old woman was transported to hospital and is out of danger.

with Bill 86.

Chris Eustace Pierrefonds Dear Editor, Every second day, I go to my mail box and I can’t help but notice the ads concerning lost cats. I feel sorry for the owners but the chances that the cats will be found are minimal. We live in the country with all the possible predators - coyotes, foxes, fishers, and raccoons.

A cat doesn’t stand a chance against these animals. The best possible way to keep your cat safe is to keep him inside, especially at night.

If your cat is missing, chances are that he got into trouble with one of these animals. I feel sorry for all the cat owners that lost their loved animal but please realize that a cat is no challenge for a fisher or a coyote.

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urely in pursuit of investigative reporting I assure you - for a scoop and an exclusive interview PHOTO BY with visiting U.S. MAURICE JEFFERIES President, Barack Obama, and Raul Castro for Your Local Journal - dropped everything and popped down to Cuba last week.

Only to learn upon arrival in our hotel mid-morning that they had actually been in Havana, that Obama – the first sitting U.S. president since 1928 to visit the country – had already left aboard Air Force One, and that the plane we were on was landing at Cayo Coco, at least an hour’s flight away. If you could find one!

--------------MEMORIES ARE MADE OF THIS - Sheesh, talk about disappointment! I mean, you would think that the White House press office would have clued me in in advance of my departure.

Undaunted, however, I scrambled to buy tickets for the Rolling Stones outdoor concert only to discover that it was free and also being staged in the country’s capital. What’s more, it was already over. Doubly disappointing, to say the least. As for the baseball game between ----, nah!

And so it was that my beautiful Sunshine and I decided to make the best of it and enjoy a wonderful seven-day stay at the memorable resort that we first visited a couple of years ago. Where the beach is brilliant, the Cuban staff so warm and welcoming, the rooms first class, the varied cuisine better than some people eat at home, different live shows in the theatre every night, including one dedicated to the seemingly immortal Michael Jackson.

Incredibly, the around-the-bar and on-the-beach talk on the part of Canadians we met from Quebec, Ontario, Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, had nothing to do with Obama, Mick Jagger

and his band, or even ‘sunny days’ Justin Trudeau. But rather, Republican ranter, Donald Trump, in the current crazy battle for Washington, and the possible impending threat of American tourists invading a sun destination that for decades has been supported and enjoyed by Canadians from sea to shining sea.

And let there be no illusion. Many of the Cuban staff who speak English overheard. And they wonder what the future holds for them with so many Canadians we met that week saying that it could well be their last visit before Americans perhaps arrive in droves.

Only time will tell, I guess!

But while Mireille and I were stretched out on the sand under a palapas with the sun beating down and enjoying a cool Cerveza and refreshing Mojito, couldn’t help think back, even though I was a teenager at the time, when rich Americans enjoying their ‘playground’ just 75 miles south of Miami were also facing a takeover of their spot in the sun. By none other than Fidel Castro, now almost 90 years old, and Che Guevera who ousted Batista in 1959 and who subsequently received major support from Russia, and ended up with an embargo imposed by the U.S. in 1960. But to parryphrase Arnold Schwartzenegger, and regardless of what comes to pass over the next few years, Mireille and I will be back and are already looking forward to our next year’s visit to Cuba and its people. Vaya con dios!

--------------RED ALERT – Speaking of Russia, here’s a heads up. The Russians are coming to Hudson!

On Monday, April 11, at Hudson Village Theatre, to be precise. When the Greenwood Centre for Living Arts, in association with the Hudson Film Society, will present a galascreening of the prize-winning documentary film, Red Army. An incisive peek into the ways of Russian hockey and how its growth changed Canada’s national game to be followed by a Q & A session with three local guests from the hockey world.

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Some 46 years after Team Canada’s hockey face-off against the Czechs in Winnipeg never made it to the ice, Hudsonite Michel Poirier still treasures the official program and other related memorabilia of his former hockey career.

And what a line-up it is. Stanley Cup-winning coach of the ‘93 Canadiens, Jacques Demers. local businessman and former Team Canada defenseman, Hudsonite Michel Poirier. And Guy Lapointe, a participant in the 1972 Summit Series, 1976 Canada Cup tournament, 1979 Challenge Cup, six-time winner of the Stanley Cup, and a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Make no mistake, however. Red Army is all about hockey at its highest, most competitive level. And the film’s ‘wow’ factor lies in its intimate look into the development of the Soviet Army hockey club within an unbending Cold War framework as viewed through the eyes of team members.

Indeed, say organizers, Red Army offers a one-of-a-kind experience to be treasured and the opportunity to learn more about the ways of the Soviet Union even as we get to hear back from Canadians who were there.

Much has been written about now Senator Jacques Demers over the years - including here in Your Local Journal – so I caught up with Michel Poirier in his office above IGA Poirier on Main earlier this week to learn more about his hockey-playing days.

Was intrigued to discover that back in late 1969, he played against the Russians and Czechs on their home ice in the all-amateur World Hockey Championship and was all set to do so again when Canada was about to host Czechoslovakia in Winnipeg in March, 1970, when it all came crashing down - for political reasons - just as he and his fellow team members were being measured for their official blazers. And the game was never held. Also that it marked the last time that Canada was represented by an all-amateur team on the international hockey scene.

Meanwhile, for tickets at $25 call (450) 458-7321.

--------------CALLING TO CARE - Meanwhile in other parts of the world and right here in Canada, the Syrian refugee crisis continues to make horrendous headlines. And this too is coming home to Hudson in the form of a fundraiser and benefit concert for Action Réfugiés

Montréal (ARM) and St. James’ Anglican Church, 642 Main Rd., Hudson, on Saturday, April 16.

Titled We Are Called to Care, it is the brainchild of Hudsonite Vivianne LaRiviere, founder of The Songroom and an independent songwriter, poet and artist who has been part of the Canadian folk and indie circuit for more than three decades. Intrigued to learn that classically trained, LaRiviere is known for her melodic and interpretive playing and poignant imagery.

Also that with a fusion of folk, jazz and spiritual approaches, her improvisation skills provide the listener with a wide landscape of emotional experiences. And that with a voice that is deep and haunting, her musical style has been compared to Tracey Chapman, Leonard Cohen, and jazz pianist Keith Jarrett.

As to why the concert, that will see gourmet nibbles and wine being served, Vivianne told me this week, “The Syrian refugee crisis is but one of many that have reached epic proportions of disaster around the globe.

With Canada doing what it can to aid the situation, it is a present-day focus.

Are we not called as a community to do what we can? As a person of ministry, I ask how is it that as a practitioner and an artist and a student of theology I can best serve. My simple response is to respond creatively. It is what I do best. And I am hopeful that some may feel moved to join me.”

With doors opening at 6:45 p.m., the concert begins at 7:30 p.m., with tickets at $55 each or two for $100 available at Décor Hudson, 33 Yacht Club, Source Santé, 484 Main Rd., or at the St. James’ Church office, 642 Main Rd. --------------BROADWAY ENCORE - In closing, a big bravo to the Hudson Music Club that recently concluded a most successful run of Broadway Radio at Hudson Village Theatre and which this Saturday, April 9, has been invited to stage an encore performance in Huntingdon just a short drive from Hudson. For more info, go to hudsonmusicclub.com.

And that’s a wrap!

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Mouth-body connection: You should be concerned.

The “mouth-body connection,” also known as the “oral-systemic link” refers to the way bacterial conditions in the mouth can adversely affect the entire body and is changing the way dentists and dental hygienists view oral health. Through extensive studies, we now know that oral infections have a role in heart disease and stroke, diabetes, respiratory illness, Alzheimers, arthritis and pregnancy outcomes.

Periodontal disease, (involving bone loss around the teeth), is the most common cause of tooth loss in adults and affects about 75 per cent of the population in North America and without effective methods of control, this number is expected to increase. A more disturbing fact is that untreated periodontal disease generates a destructive immune response that elevates systemic inflammation and that gingivitis (gum inflammation) can be as damaging as periodontitis. As bacteria accumulate on the surfaces of the teeth, they form sticky, durable, reef-like colonies called biofilm.

When this biofilm is left undisturbed, a group of virulent anaerobic species emerge that activate the host immuno-inflammatory processes. Although these bacteria initiate periodontitis, it appears that host modifying risk factors contribute to the severity and extent of the disease.

Anti-inflammatory substances are produced by the immune defense system and these chemicals find their way to other parts of the body. These substances are seen as the trigger that increases chronic systemic illnesses. As the stages of periodontal infection continue, tiny ulcer-

ations allow bacteria to enter the blood stream and travel throughout the body while stimulating white blood cells to fight the invasion of microorganisms. Although chemicals are released and intended to destroy the invading foreigners, these same chemicals can also damage the tissues.

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The English Gardener Spring cleaning in the garden James Parry Your Local Journal

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Well, fellow gardeners, it’s finally that time of year again.

Spring clean-up!

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Always a busy couple of weeks for do-it-yourselfers like me who do not rely on a professional gardening crew moving in for a day or even longer to do the job for them.

In past years, on a few occasions for one reason or another, and de-

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spite my best intentions, I have to admit that I left it a little too late.

And before I knew it, I was suddenly running around like a chicken with its head cut off trying to get everything done before real growth started and the landscape changed beyond

all recognition.

And so it was earlier this week that I found myself swapping notes with a real professional. Namely, Norm DeCelles of The Country Gardener fame, to compare my check list with his.

And have to tell you folks, I was surprised at how many chores I hadn’t even thought of.

Things like checking that my lawnmower - or coup de grass, as I like to call it - is working after its winter sleep. So as to avoid the inevitable spring rush to the service centre at the Four Corners where they stack up like taxis at Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to get them going again. Also that the air in your wheelbarrow wheel, should you have one, is all set to roll!

And so here’s the list that we came up with. Certainly not final, of course.

But at least a start!

• Rake the grass, veggie plots, and flower beds while removing all debris such as sodden leaves, twigs, and fallen branches.In the beds, be gentle as new shoots for plants such as Tulips, Daffodils, Crocus, Snowdrops, Hyacinth and other spring blooms are already poking through.

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Home/Spring Projects English Gardener Continued from page 12 • Clear drainage ditches and eavestroughs on the roof for similar debris.

• Edge and delineate flower beds.

• If you have taken out basket supports for floppy perennials such as Peonies and Oriental Poppies, reinstall them now before real growth starts and it becomes a most delicate operation.

• Remove any Styrofoam cones or protective cover that you have put over your rose plants and give them a new lease on life.

• Remove any invasive weeds that have spread into the beds. Easy to spot now rather than later on when other plants take over.

• Look for bare patches in the lawn that, over the next few weeks, you might want to top seed and dress.

• Prune fruit trees and trim them back before they bud.

• Check out shrubs for dead canes that you can now cut back, as well as other over-winter damage.

Much easier to see now than when the leaves start appearing.

• Clean your gardening tools, as well as any pots or containers that you might have stored in the garage and want to bring out again this year.

Then, of course - over the coming days and weeks - it is the ideal time to visit your local gardening centre to check out what’s new in annual plants, as well as containers, this

year. And perhaps, most importantly, despite everything on the check list above, take it easy.

After all, if you are doing it all yourself - as I have found to my peril in the past - you will be using muscles and stuff that, like the plants, have possibly been in hibernation all winter.

Last thing you need is a pulled back.

Believe me!

Meanwhile, have fun in your garden. And until next time!

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Champlain Fair

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The Champlain Commercial Fair (CCF) returns to the village of Vanleek Hill, Ontario, Saturday, April 16 and Sunday, April 17. With 90 kiosks filled with exciting goods and services, the Champlain Commercial Fair is the largest exhibition of local merchants in the Lower Ottawa Valley.

Located at the Arena in Vankleek Hill, the fair features a wide variety of

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local businesses including products and services for home, garden, and farm and includes tips on improving your personal and financial health, as well as information on the environment, municipal services available to the public, and the latest in telecommunications.

One of the very best features of the CCF is that it’s free to attend.

We have pioneered this concept of

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April 16th & 17th “no charge entry fee” as part of Vankleek Hill’s welcoming atmosphere. The entire fair is staffed with bilingual friendly people ready to serve our guests with the very best products, information and services you will find anywhere in Eastern Ontario.

Tickets are available for door prizes totalling $1000. In addition, many booths will be offering draws on their special products and services. All draws will take place Sunday, April 17, starting at 4 p.m.

Councillors from Champlain Township, Nation Township, the Town of

Hawkesbury as well as representatives of the VKH Business and Merchant Association and the Vankleek Hill Farmers Market will be on hand to welcome guests, to highlight the many wonderful features of our area, as well as to discuss whatever questions you may have on an informal face-to-face basis.

Sunday, April 17, from 8 a.m. to noon there will be a Community Breakfast upstairs at the VKH arena. Delicious food will be served by a group of Vankleek Hill High School students under direction of Mrs. Kouao. They are raising funds for the 2017 trip to Vimy Ridge in France to help commemorate the 100th anniversary of this very important World War I battle in which Canada played a significant role. Please come out and support our local students.

From window covering to washing machines, from aromas to automobiles, from furniture to flowers, you will find it all at the 2016 Champlain Commercial Fair Saturday, April 16 ,8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For a full list of vendors and for more details go to www.vankleekhill.ca and click on the Champlain Commercial Fair page, or call (613) 678-5086.

Remember, with no admission charge, free parking, and $1000 in door prizes, it’s definitely an event worth attending.

You may arrive as a stranger but you will leave as a friend.

Condo Life Vaudreuil-Soulanges welcomes plans for new condos in multiple areas Lauren Mitchell Special contributor

The Vaudreuil-Soulanges area has recently realized an abundance of new housing units being built in its midst.

The Town of Hudson is amongst the cities seeing a change in their options of housing units, as a brand new condo building has recently been announced to be built in the heart of the village. Josette (Josie) Pascoe, former local business owner and Hudson resident, be-

lieved the time was right to launch what will soon be Hudson Gables.

“The market here is made up of snowbirds and empty nesters, and they’ve got big family homes and they’re ready to downsize, to get in to a condo, but there’s nothing in the Hudson area,” said Pascoe. “Most people have lived here a long time, they want to stay here.”

Hudson Gables will consist of a 12unit building located in the heart of the Hudson village, strategically nestled be-

tween the Yacht Club and Sandy Beach.

Every condo includes two bedrooms, two bathrooms, heated floors, 9-ft ceilings, quartz or granite counter tops, crown molding, and heated underground parking with elevator access. A perfect spot for those who are working professionals, empty nesters, or retirees, with many shops in close proximity to home.

“You want to live in the heart of Hudson, you want to be able to walk to the

supermarket, walk to the medical center, walk to The Legion - it’s a nice environment to grow old in,” said Pascoe. “You don’t have to take your car out all the time. Even if you are not an elderly person, and you want to live in town, you can walk to the train and get to town.”

Hudson Gables also guarantees that all units are on corners to garner maximum sunshine in the heart of Hudson Village.

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1091 Country Road, Alfred, Ontario.

Flat agricultural land. Home extensively renovated including roof, windows, furnace and much more. Garage Įts 6 cars.

In Alfred countryside. #976561

Janet Charlebois Real Estate Broker CENTURY 21 MAX IMMO

514-569-5975

HAWKESBURY, ONTARIO

COVETED NEIGHBORHOOD!

$239,900 ROYAL LEPAGE PERFORMANCE REALTY

514-220-1271

Vaudreuil-Dorion. 2798 Rue des Perce-Neige.

Charming 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bathroom home in quiet neighborhood. Built with highest quality materials. No rear neighbors. Close to all services. #27275483

29.83 ACRE HOBBY FARM

ALFRED, ONTARIO

Monique Leduc

Real Estate Broker GROUPE SUTTON DISTINCTION INC.

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Doug Arkinstall

$425,000 Robert Léger

$339,000 Roselyne Groleau-Parker

Saint-Lazare. 2751 Steeplechase.

Quaint property located in popular Saddlebrook. 5 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths. Large rooms, superior Įnishes. Large lot with no neighbors behind. #22367234

OPEN HOUSE, Sun., 2 – 4 p.m.

WATERVIEW

$424,000

ROYAL DE MONTRÉAL INC.

PROFUSION REALTY R.B.

438-889-3056

$448,000 Derek Scott

OPEN HOUSE, SUN., 2 ͵ 4 P.M.

Patrina Schulz

Chartered Real Estate Broker

OPEN HOUSE, Sun., 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.

STE-ANNE DE PRESCOTT, ONTARIO

Michel Lalonde

$499,900 Pierre Larin

Johanne Laliberte Sales Representative

SEGUIN REALTY LTD.

613-676-0215 johanne@seguinrealtyltd.com

AƩn: First Ɵme buyers!

$209,000

Only one proud owner for this 3 BR bungalow, few steps from golf, hospital, health clinic… Call me for a visit! M.L.S. M2466 www.johannelaliberte.com

400 HEARNE, #301. POINTE CLAIRE. Lovely and bright 2 B/R corner unit with A/C, garage, 9-Ō ceilings and more. Great locaƟon with bus stop outside the door.

MLS # 26257594

$194,000 Anita Lasis Real Estate Broker GROUPE SUTTON DISTINCTION INC.

514-655-4116

Vaudreuil-Dorion East. 2013 contemporary-style, ground Ňoor 2 bedroom condo. 1065 sq.Ō. A/C. Outdoor parking, indoor storage. I/G swimming pool. Close to Hwy 40 & 117 and shopping.

Priced to sell at $194,000. #16075296

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400 Albert Lamarche Street, Alfred, Ontario.

Extensively renovated. 2+2 bedrooms, 2 baths. 3 large sheds. Very private backyard.

Corner lot facing park and very close to school and all ameniƟes. #969629

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4863 2nd Line Rd. Tastefully renovated 3 bedroom home, nice lot, aƩached garage, natural gas heaƟng and central air. Close to Quebec border. #M3937

Volunteer Week April 10 to 16 Beaconsϔield Meals on Wheels volunteers help their community all year Kathleen Green eld Special contributor

One of the crucial services Volunteer West Island coordinates is Meals on Wheels, a volunteer-driven program providing hot, nutritious meals to home-bound or isolated seniors and to those with reduced autonomy. More than 800 volunteer shoppers, cooks, and drivers work in 13 Meals on Wheels kitchens throughout the West Island.

These fabulous volunteers whip up this delicious meal which is delivered by our driver/deliverer team of Rose Marie McConnell and Lynne Beauchemin. These women have been best friends forever and decided to spend time together giving back to others. Just as important as the meals they deliver

Condos Continued from page 17 It is also pet friendly, with a fenced area for your pet to run around freely.

Reservations made before final construction will enable new home owners to personalize their interior design, with the choice of granite or quartz for the kitchen and choice of kitchen cabinetry. All condos will be ready in February or March of 2017.

Vaudreuil-Dorion has also seen a new set of condos at Onze de La Gare being built by Quorum Real Estate Development. Construction began in 2010 and they are now beginning construction on the last two phases, which will complete the three phases resulting in 11 buildings and 525 total units. Construction will begin this July.

Phase 2 will comprise four 4-storey buildings, with each condo consisting of two bedrooms. Every model is a corner unit allowing for an abundance of natural light through the oversized windows. The units will measure between 1065 and 1160 square-feet. Phase 3 will

in the Beaconsfield/Baie d’Urfé area will be their smiles and connection with the recipients.

Someone has to do the dishes so the clean-up crew of Teri Frenette and Wilma Nightingale will be scrubbing pots and pans and having a good time of it. They’ve become friends through volunteering.

Volunteer West Island Outreach Coordinator Shelley Hadyen says this valuable service would not be available to West Island seniors without the generosity of volunteers, “They offer life’s most valuable commodity, time!”

If you know of a senior who would benefit from having a hot meal delivered on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Beaconsfield/Baie d’Urfé area, please contact Volunteer West Island at (514) offer a choice of 1 to 3 bedroom condos, spread across four 4-storey buildings including elevator and interior parking.

The condos will range from 861 to 1592 square-feet and offer bright open-concept living spaces in a quality steel and cement structure.

“We have a big showroom measuring 2000 square-feet for clients to visit to see condo models,” said Maxime Laporte, director of development, sales and marketing at Quorum Construction.

“We also have very reasonable prices and condo fees. Our condo fees include a full-time manager on-site to take care of your trash, recycling, the roof, and the garden. It’s not very expensive due to the volume of people who will be living in over 500 different units.”

All condos come with the added bonus of an outdoor swimming pool, a fully equipped gym, a lounge space furnished with a full-size kitchen, a prime location facing a commercial center featuring boutiques, restaurants and cafés, and is within walking distance to a new sports center and the Vaudreuil commuter train station.

PHOTO COURTESY KATHLEEN GREENFIELD

A typical day at the Meals on Wheels kitchen in Beaconsfield starts with our volunteer cooks, Ella Rusinowicz and Brenda Kelly preparing a delicious meal.

457-5445, ext. 225.

For more photos of our wonderful

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SAINT-LAZARE. 2366 Rue de Chamonix ‘Maple / SAINT-LAZARE Héritage/Birdsdale/Cèdres’ . MLS 15157636 $424,900

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SAINT-LAZARE. 2011 Rue du Patrimoine ‘Le Boisé Champêtre’ .

SAINT-LAZARE

MLS 15100058 $499,000

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Frequent visitors to Hudson during the summer and fall to check out Finnegan’s, restaurants and boutiques, Laval residents George and Lisa Argentis - good friends of the Ward family in Hudson - catch up with news in Your Local Journal last week while enjoying the beach and sun in Cayo Coco, Cuba.

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Our deepest condolences are extend to the family of Maurice Jefferies who passed away on March 31.

Maurice was an avid member of the Hardy Rocks Curlers. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the members of his family, especially his dear wife Mary.

This coming Saturday, April 9 is known across Canada as Vimy Ridge Day. Ninety-nine years ago 100,000 members of the Canadian Army

Legion News The next important date to mark on your calendars is the Friday night dinner on April 15. Fish & Chips will be on the menu that night. Please call the Legion at (450) 458-4882 to make your reservations as this is a popular dinner.

During last week’s dinner the draw for the two NHL hockey tickets donated by Jacques Labrosse was made and the winner was Ginny Archambault.

Ginny is a regular at our Friday night cribbage games. Congratulations.

stormed up Vimy Ridge in France and captured it. We suffered over 10,000 casualties during the battle of which 3,598 were killed. Numerous young lads from Hudson were there and one, Lance Corporal Ronald Barlow, Victoria Rifles of Montreal made the supreme sacrifice. Our Legion‘s Canadian flag will be at half-staff all next Saturday in their memory.

Lest we Forget

Home and Estate Open Houses

Sunday April 10th, 2016 2:00PM to 4:00PM

HUDSON

ST-LAZARE

ST-LAZARE

VAUDREUIL-DORION

545 Main Road $499,000 Margaret Lagimodière 450-458-5365 Royal LePage Village Hudson Inc.

2347 Rue de L’Andalou $539,900 + tax Lee Thompson 450-458-7051 Re/Max Royal (Jordan) Inc.

3051 Rue Forest $399,999 Chris O’Neill 514-946-9926 Keller Williams Prestige

2798 Rue des Perce-Neiges $425,000 Robert Léger 514-220-1271 Groupe Sutton Distinction Inc.

122 Maple $424,000 Patrina Schulz 514-953-1647 Royal de Montréal 2010 Inc.

2751 Steeplechase $499,900 Pierre Larin 438-889-3056 Profusion Immobilier

2524 Place du Pommard $384,000 Helen Henshaw 514-703-8981 Royal LePage Village Hudson Inc.

559 Stirling $349,000 Paul & Diane Laflamme 450-458-5365 Royal LePage Village Hudson Inc.

2011 Rue du Patrimoine $499,000 Chris O’Neill 514-946-9926 Keller Williams Prestige

985 Rue des Bouleaux-Blancs $324,900 Deborah Lapointe 514-944-7294 Royal de Montreal 2010 Inc.

302 Main Road $249,000 Margaret Lagimodière 450-458-5365 Royal LePage Village Hudson Inc.

1576 Foxgrove $499,000 Gail Meili 514-969-4134 Royal de Montreal 2010 Inc.

1745 des Pervenches, #1 $179,900 Gary Bosch 514-583-4134 Royal de Montreal 2010 Inc.

RIGAUD

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2922 Place de la Seigneurie $489,000 Linda Noseworthy 514-830-2288 Re/Max Royal (Jordan) Inc.

MLS MLS 16784759 16006976 $299,000 $599,000

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ALEXANDRIA, ONTARIO 20578 Concession 9 Rd. (Sunday 1pm - 3pm) $308,000 Doug Arkinstall 613-360-0948 Royal LePage Performance Realty

GLEN ROBERTSON, ONTARIO 21494 Little Russia Rd. (Sunday 12pm – 4pm) $448,000 Derek Scott 613-331-0752 Property Guys

82 Chemin de Calais $675,000 Tania Ellerbeck 450-458-5365 Royal LePage Village Hudson Inc.

MLS MLS 21293961 26157802 $325,000 $369,000 RIPLEX fullyorrented.

Solid all3+2 BRICK rowing family Empty nesters? bdrm building with detached garage.

Raised BUNG.+ 3 baths, NEW hardwood Àoors. Forced heat &unit A/C,PLUS wood 2stove insert Large 3 bedroom x 4 1/2’s.

Pool & multi on 22,500 sq treed lot Tenants paylevel heatdeck & hydro, Sunny 11,040 in quiet & family friendly cul-de-sac.

Low taxes sf lot. Great revenues, great location & and adj. to Hudson’s shops & public schools. great tenants!

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Private 22,208 lot JAC, Starbucks & shops.

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LAVAL 541 des Pivoines $309,000 Emily Holding 450-458-5365 Royal LePage Village Hudson Inc.

MLS MLS 26061267 14617360 $399,000 $319,000 andicap accessible 4 bedroom bunganground pool! 3+1 bdrm cottage with Gas low.

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THINGS TO SEE AND DO

To submit your “Things to See and Do”, send your information to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca before Monday noon. All announcements should include dates, times and addresses. Publishing priority will be given to free events, non-proϔit, and community based groups.

BEACONSFIELD A concert featuring Duo Giocoso - Roland Arnalasson on violin and Elias-Axel Pettersson on piano will take place at Christ Church Beaurepaire, 455 Church Street, Tuesday, April 19, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20 including Après Concert. For more info call (514) 697-2204 or consult www. christchurchbeaurepaire.com.

The Beaconsfield Garden Club holds its meetings every second Wednesday of the month. On April 13, Kelley O’Rourke will present “Gardening for Mental Health.” The meetings take place (in English) at the Herb Linder Annex (next to the Beaconsfield Library), 303 Beaconsfield Blvd. Suggested arrival time is 7 - 7:15 p.m. The session starts at 7:30 p.m.

Admission is free for members and fee for guests is $5. For more information check our website at www.beaconsfieldgardenclub.ca.

HUDSON Speaker Louis E. Leprohon returns to the Hudson Historical Society Québécois culture through the eyes of an artist, 1935 to 1960. ‘Marcel Dargis - artist and storyteller’ author Leprohon speaks of one of Quebec premiere ‘naif’ painters. Leprohon lives in St. Lazare and met Marcel Dargis through his lifelong love of art, especially naïve art. Marcel’s paintings are an interpretation of life in a Francophone Catholic parish and Leprohon’s book looks at Marcel’s contribution in preserving a part of Quebec’s cultural heritage. Please join us in what will be a very inter-

esting talk about the significance of recording communal life using this art form. Monday, April 11, St. James Church Hall, 642 Main Road.

The next gathering of the Wyman Breakfast Group takes place Saturday, April 9, in Wyman Hall, 513 Main Road with guest speaker Hudson resident Alex Hledin. His topic is Building the World’s Fastest Motor Boats. A dentist by day, Alex’s avocation is the building and repair of racing boat engines. He is so good at this that his expertise is sought world-wide - mostly by the professionals who race on the F-1 circuit. For years now his motors have regularly made champions of most of the circuit’s best racers: this year’s F-1 Champion (China) won with one of his engines. And most amazing of all – he manages to do all this from a utilitarian workshop tucked in beside his Hudson home.

Continental Breakfast is served at 9 a.m., meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome. There is no charge although a free-will offering (suggested amount of $5) is taken up.

Nova Hudson will be showing the recent film ‘The Lady in the Van’ starring Maggie Smith and Alex Jennings Monday, April 25, with two sittings of one at 2 p.m. and the other at 7:30 p.m. at The Hudson Village Theatre. Tickets for each screening can be purchased in advance at the Nova Boutique, 455 Main Road, Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for $20 each.

Gather your friends for this fun Nova Hudson fundraiser.

The second Arts-In-Action Fine Craft Market 2016 takes place June 4

from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Hudson. Arts in Action is hosted by Hudson Fine Craft and is a vibrant and fun market for all the family celebrating the Rites of Spring and featuring the work of local and invited artisans. If you wish to take part some booths are still available. Please contact: hudsonfinecraft@hotmail.com and check out the event website at hudsonritesofspring.weebly.com.

POINTE CLAIRE St. Columba concerts presents Continental Rhythm featuring Gwyn Beaver & Alexandra Djamen, vocals; Michael Busby, guitar; Aaron Dolman, drums; and Ross White, bass playing Jazz standards, soul, pop and spirituals. Saturday, April 23, 7:30 p.m. at Church of St. Columba by-theLake, 11 Rodney Avenue. Suggested donation: $15 (free for children). For more info call (514) 364-3027 or (514) 697-8015. A portion of the concert donations will support Youth Unlimited La Corde – Pierrefonds which offers meals and after-school programs to elementary school students. www.jslmontreal.org/pierrefond-lacorde.

STE. ANNE DE BELLEVUE A Night at the Opera: Bouquet of Dreams is the third in a popular series of Opera Appreciation Evenings. Be prepared to be dazzled, and enchanted by the world of ballet and opera. In between courses of a festive meal, you’ll be treated to video clips, commentary from the pianist, live solos and choral renditions of some of Chagall’s favourite operas. Join us Saturday, April 23, 6 p.m. at Adair Hall at

Union Church, 24 Maple Street. Price is $45 (BYOB) including dinner and show. A portion of funds raised goes to support the church. For tickets and info, contact langelier.jan@videotron.ca or (514) 453-7103.

ST. LAZARE Workshops on dealing with Christian doubt are being held April 21, 28, May 5, 12 at 7 p.m. in the basement of St. Lazare Church, 1980 Chemin Ste. Angelique. Open to Christians of all denominations. No cost or obligation for participants. Info at giampaolocarli@gmail.com.

VAUDREUIL-DORION The fifth edition of the annual Walk for Palliative Care will be held at Parc de la Maison Valois Sunday, May 1.

Numerous local organizations and companies will offer a dynamic and varied program for all ages. The VSPCR Foundation must raise $1.4 million every year to offer free palliative care to the population of VaudreuilSoulanges and surrounding areas.

Several mayors are forming their city’s respective teams to help our cause.

This year, the foundation is looking for 150 teams. Anyone can build a team for a distance of 3, 5 or 7 kilometers and reach the goal of $1,000 per team.

Simply gather 8 to 12 walkers and fill in the forms at www.mspvs.org/en/ our-events/the-walk/. For more info call Valéry Filion at (450) 202-2202, ext. 132 or at vfilion@mspvs.org or Marie Bilas at 450 202-2202, ext. 126 or at mbilas@mspvs.org.

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INVESTMENT ADVISOR

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Business and Personal Accounting Services, Tax Preparations & Filings Ph. (514) 730-5966

Karine Joly, MSW, TS, Family Mediator

DENTISTS

Dr. Don Littner & Dr. Morty Baker 472 Main Rd, Suite I, Hudson QC, J0P 1H0 Ph. (450) 458-5334

ENGINEER Peter Byrne, Consulting Engineer Building structural, foundation and waterproofing expertise, reports and expert testimony.

514 594 5140, peterbyrne@videotron.ca

Family mediation for couples separating/divorcing Counselling for individuals, couples, families Homologation of mandate report.

Vaudreuil-Dorion/Beaconsfield 450-218-1499 karine.joly@videotron.ca

FITNESS & INJURIES Greg Lothian, B.Sc.,CAT(C), CSCS Professional strength coach & Low back/ injury reconditioning therapist.

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Psychologist 450.458.0944 sylvi.lafontaine@videotron.ca Bilingual Services • Cdn & US trained

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drs. Martina Kleine-Beck Psychologist 514.265.1386 martinakb _ 58@ hotmail.com

Lunetterie Vista 1867 E Ste. Angélique, St. Lazare Ph. (450) 455-4500

PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL SERVICES

ORTHODONTISTS

Dyslexia, ADD, ADHD & Learning disabilities can be corrected. www.dyslexiacorrection.ca (450) 458-4777

Dr. Amy Archambault Dr. Paul Morton

Sandy Farrell, Davis Facilitator

Your Local Specialists in Orthodontics 3206, boul. de la Gare, Suite 160 Vaudreuil-Dorion (450)218-1892

PHARMACIES

Marilou Leduc Affiliated BRUNET 1771 Ste. Angelique, St. Lazare Ph. (450) 424-9289

PSYCHOTHERAPY Frema Engel, MSW, ts, Psychotherapist Individual, Couple & Family Counselling

Relationships/Conflict/Mental Health/Bullying/Trauma, School & Workplace Issues St. Lazare - 514-989-9298 www.fremaengel.com

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Pre-opening night call from Florida shocks Hudson Players Club producer James Parry Your Local Journal

Steve Walters, producer of Whose Wives Are They Anyway?, being staged

by The Hudson Players Club at Hudson Village Theatre and running April 7 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 16 received a surprising call from Florida this week.

The voicemail message revealed a hint of a British accent announcing it was Michael Parker. The voice at the other end also said that his name should be familiar as the playwright of the hilarious farce being directed in Hudson by Don Anderson.

Said Walters, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I returned his call with trepidation thinking there might

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Director Don Anderson goes over some lastminute refinements with actress Irene Osprey prior to opening night of Whose Wives Are They Anyway? at Hudson Village Theatre.

be some kind of copywright infringement. But au contraire. Michael had called to find out where to send the traditional â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;break-a-legâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; wishes to the cast and crew for their opening night. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Despite being a prolific successful writer of many plays in this genre, he still found time to send greetings to The Hudson Players Club. And I was really surprised to learn that after leaving the U.K., he spent 10 years living and working in Montreal and remembered the Champlain Bridge as being an easy commute!â&#x20AC;?

The playâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spring opening is perfectly timed to coincide with the imminent golf season and guys and gals getting away from it all on the greens. In fact, that is exactly what David McGachen and John Baker do when the opportunity arises for a free weekend before meeting their new CEO on Monday.

With their wives safely off on a shopping spree in New York, the guys check into The Oakfield Golf and Country Club intending to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;golf their brains out!â&#x20AC;&#x2122; And the plot thickens when David and John unexpectedly encounter their new boss, D.L. Hutchinson, who insists on meeting their wives and comments blithely, â&#x20AC;&#x153;no one who went golfing for a weekend without his wife would ever work for me!â&#x20AC;?

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duce wives and as they attempt to pull the wool over the new CEOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eyes.

And, needless to say, everything goes wrong! â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is just the thing to bring a smile to your lips after a cold winter,â&#x20AC;? says director Anderson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And, whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a golfer or not, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure we will

have you laughing in the aisles.

For more info, go to hudsonplayersclub.ca and for reservations for either a matinee or evening performance of Whose Wives Are They Anyway?, call the Box Office at (450) 458-5369. http://www.hudsonplayersclub.ca/

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Dry Firewood. Stacking and kindling available. Very reasonable. Dan: 514-291-1068

APPLE MAC SUPPORT since 1983 Variable Rates Initial Hour Free – Upgrades Troubleshooting Bootable Backups System Analysis & Advice terry@cloudbyteconsulting.com – www.cloudbyteconsulting.com 450-853-0534

ALL RENOVATIONS. CUSTOM DECKS, SCREENED-IN PORCHES, GAZEBOS, SHEDS & PERGOLAS, SIDING, FRAMING, GYPROC, WINDOWS, DOORS, FLOORS, STAIRS, BASEMENTS, KITCHENS, BATHROOMS. FREE ESTIMATES. JONATHAN 514-402-9223 RBQ 5688-2244-01

Gardening services available. Shrub trimming and planting, garden planning, preparing and planting. Weekly or bi-weekly garden maintenance. Sally 514-804-9674 (160407)

Kiln-dried kindling for sale. Half-cubic foot, 10 lbs. minimum per bag. $7 per bag. Mix of hard and soft wood. Free delivery on the island of Île Perrot. Delivery on Thursdays and Sundays. Help support teenage enterprise.

Contact ileperrotkindling@gmail.com Cedar for hedges from Ontario at good prices; delivery service and planting service available. 613-874-2961 (160623) Roland Piano KR-1077. Baby Grand. Black lacquer. Mint condition. Paid $27,000 (have receipt). Asking $10,000 FIRM. 514-914-1969 (160421)

Teak coffee table with drawer each end, length 38 1/2”, height 15”, width 22” $375; Teak blanket chest on wheels, cedar lined, length 38 1/2”, height 17 1/2”, width 17 1/2” $425; Pure alpaca blanket 60 1/2” x 70” $75.

Phone 514-457-2264 (160407) Air Rifle – Diana 460 Magnum, 22 caliber, includes padded carry case; very, very powerful (extraordinary varmint gun). Never fired.

Retail $650, asking $400 or best offer. Need PAL to purchase. 450-510-0062 (please leave message). (160421)

125 - FOR RENT Bright studio apartment available, close to Hudson village. Heating and electricity included. Washer, dryer, full kitchen, $550 per month. No smokers, no pets. Contact 514294-3627 (160421) House for rent in St-Lazare, Saddlebrook area, on a quiet cul-de-sac, 4 + 2 bedrooms, main floor office, basement gym, in-ground pool, 3½ bathrooms. All appliances included. $2500/month. 438-878-8587. (160421) Rooms for rent in large home in St. Lazare.

Furnished. All utilities included. Access to kitchen, backyard and in-ground pool. Parking available. $350 - $400/month. 514-5493597 (160421) Hudson - bright, new 4 ½, private entry, large living room with cathedral ceiling, adjoining kitchen with patio on south balcony, parking included. Optional 5 appliances available. Looking for quiet tenants, no smoking, no pets. Available immediately. $1175/month. 514-238-2417 (160407) Cedarbrook, horse country, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, double garage, nice quiet wooded lot, 1 slow combustion stove, $1950 per month. Call 514-865-0385 or 514-824-7343 (160421)

In the heart of Hudson. A loft. Bathroom upstairs and Jacuzzi tub downstairs. All appliances included, dishwasher and washer/dryer. Fenced backyard with nice deck. $1100/ month negotiable. 514-993-3552 (160407)

150 - SERVICES Antoine Nasry, CPA. Our professional accounting team delivers high and expert service in bookkeeping, accounting and tax consulting. We offer convenient, accurate and affordable income tax planning, preparation and filing. 412 Boul. Harwood, Suite 114, Vaudreuil-Dorion, www. antoinenasry.com info@antoinenasry. com 514-552-7785, 514-967-9710 (160407)

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Wolftech Inc. Since 2004.

PC/Laptop repair, sales and services.

Custom system builds. Software/hardware upgrades, virus - malware removal.

Data recovery, network and international troubleshooting. Pick-up or In-home service. Very competitive rates. Windows and other software tutorials.

HTTP://wolftech.ca services@wolftech.ca 514-923-5762 Local Experts in matters of Bankruptcy and Insolvency since 1994. First Consultation Free. Available Nights & Weekends. Solid reputation for Reliability, Honesty & Integrity in our field of Expertise. Blumer Lapointe Tull & Associes Syndics Inc. www.blumerlapointetull.com. 514 426 4994 Moving Service, local, trailer rentals.

Call Colin: 514-850-9948 Registered Gun Smith. We buy and sell used guns. 514-453-5018 ¿Moving? All jobs. Reliable, reasonable, fully equipped. Local and Ontario, Maritimes, USA. 35 yrs experience. Call Bill or Ryan 514-457-2063.

Nanny/Babysitter Available – 54 year old empty nester available to babysit your children. Evenings/Weekends. Early Childhood Educator for 5 years. 514-569-1644 Piano Tuning, local Fine tuning $88. 514-206-0449 Mention Your Local Journal and receive a 5% discount (160519) Lawn Maintenance business: Landscaping, sodding, flower beds, fences/decks (wood), grass cutting contracts, spring/ fall clean-up, trim hedges, bushes, trees.

Good rates. Sign up early and receive a 10% discount on lawn contracts. Call Herb 514-884-5959 (160421) Home Cleaning. Do you need extra help cleaning? I take great pride in what I do: dusting, bathrooms, vacuuming, cleaning behind fridge, stove and furniture. Very reliable and honest. I have regular clients for over 10 years. Donna 514-425-6930 (160421) Art Classes in Hudson. Drawing & painting classes in a small-group environment.

Beginners to professional artists welcome.

Experienced, award-winning instructors.

Atelier de Bresoles, 472E rue Main. Call or email to schedule an appointment: www. atelierdebresoles.com 514-288-3772 (160421)

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Jacques Harvey Piano School. Experienced, qualified teacher offers piano lessons to beginners or advanced students. Children and adults are welcome. Call 450-455-1544.

SINGING LESSONS. Private or SemiPrivate. In my home (St-Lazare). Sing the songs you love! Call Morgan. 514-6071308 References available.

Vacuum Cleaner. Sales and repair of all brands, 40 years in service (Electrolux, Filter Queen, Kenmore, Samsung and Central Vac). Special on Hoover Central Vac w/standard kt at $399. Other brands available from $329 and up. Repair and service of all central vacuum systems. Parts and bags (all makes). Small appliance repair. Carpet cleaner rental available. NEW: Oreck Excel air purifiers $329. AspirateursHudson.com 67 McNaughten Hudson, Quebec 450-458-7488

INCOME TAX - individuals, families and self-employed, reasonable rates, electronic EFILE, more than 20 years experience. Vaudreuil-Dorion. 514-441-2781 / mdescoteaux_ wi@hotmail.com (160414) Sign a grass contract today! Receive free spring cleaning! Rates as low as $15.50 per week! Cut, Trim, Blow. All included... We do all lawn care jobs. Ask us about our other services offered. 514-222-8368 Royalawncare@ hotmail.com (160414) Spring clean-up, hedge and shrub trimming and planting, tree pruning and removal, stump grinding, gardening, yard clean-up and gutter cleaning. All exterior maintenance and general landscaping available. Sean 514-991-9674 (160407)

FOUNDATION WATERPROOFING Injection Classique, repairing foundation cracks and leaking basements since 1992.

Epoxy & Polyurethane Injection, Interior/ Exterior French Drain, Sump Pump Installations, Form Pin, Seam Leaks. 10 year transferable Guarantee. Call 514-421-7138 or visit us online at www.injectionclassique.com RBQ #5604-0975-01 (160623)

Handyman/Contractor, reliable, 20 years experience. Plumbing, electrical, carpentry, cement work/repairs, decks. Structural experience. No job too big or too small.

Discounts for future contracts. Derek 514898-4392 (160414) LEVISA 30 years experience, bilingual, extremely organized. Bookkeeping, payroll, yearend, government remittance. A few hours per week/month. Contact Isabelle at 450510-3330 (160407) Piano Tuning - Experienced local piano technician offering quality tunings and skillful repairs. Improve the sound and touch of your piano with hammer voicing and action regulation. Marc Lanthier 514770-7438 info@pianolanco.com Ivan’s Garbage Removal will remove renovation debris and junk from houses, sheds, garages, basements. Also old fences, decks and balconies. Available 7 days per week. Call: 514-804-8853

Do you speak Italian? Looking for a qualified tutor in the West Island area.

Beginner’s level. Call Susan 514-971-5977 (160414)

Handy Person. No job is too small. Ask me and you will see how easy it can be. Yves 514779-6618 (160414) The Right Cut Lawn Service is the right choice for your lawn care. Spring and fall clean-up, mowing, fertilizing and lawn repair. Gutter cleaning. Hudson/St-Lazare area. Free quotes. Call Patrick 514-9479143 (160505) Cleaning Lady. Sparkling cleaning with passion. Honest, hard worker. I go the extra step to treat your home with the utmost respect. Every two weeks. Please call after 6 p.m. References available. 514633-1661 (160414) Cleaning School For: The inexperienced wishing to have 5-star references; temporary, full-time, part-time.

Must have: Pride and ambition to be the best; be over 21; students & retired, energetic, hard worker and have vehicle. 450-458-0251 (160414)

Does your property need a spring cleanup? We do lawns, flowerbeds and ditches.

Free grass cutting estimates. Call Tyler 514236-5377 (160414)

My Roofer, Specialized Roofing Contractor. Free Evaluation and Estimate. 514-9959104 Philippe RBQ: 5700354301 (160414) Victor Landscaping – Pavé Uni – mini excavation – sodding – general landscaping – spring discounts available – 514-458-7496 - victorlandscaping.net (160421) Alexis Massage Therapy Clinic, 49 Carson, D.D.O. Certified and registered massage therapy since 1993. For deep tissue and sports therapy, athletic injury, back pain, shoulder pain, leg pain.

Helpful for depression and stress. For information call or text 514-559-4970 (160407)

Couture Le Mieux. Seamstresses without appointment. 2 locations in VaudreuilDorion: 1051 avenue St-Charles, corner chemin de l’Anse, one minute from Costco (450-218-6899) and 140 avenue St-Charles (450-218-6400). Alterations of wedding, bridesmaid and graduation dresses. Pants hem $10, alterations of all kind, clothing modifications, curtains, gazebo, tarps and pillows. Custom made curtains, valances and roman shades. Fabric sales as well as sewing supplies. All prices include taxes.

175 - WANTED $ Buy car for scrap. Running or not, 24/7. www.scrapvehicule.com Call 514-951-4203 A Military Collector looking for medals, flags, swords and uniforms, pins, documents, books, helmets, hats, all related war memorabilia. WWI, WWII, Canadian/German or others. Also looking for antique items, collectibles of all kinds, aviation and nautical items, coins, badges, maps, old signs. Top dollar paid. Please call Patrick, 450-458-4319 or email patrick148@ ca.inter.net. 2760A Côte St-Charles, StLazare, Reni Decors (next to Mon Village) (160407)

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TAXI SAINT-LAZARE/HUDSON. Chauffeurs Demandés / Drivers Needed. Temps Plein / Full-time et fermeture de bar / bar closure 12 a.m. – 6 a.m. ***PAYER CHAQUE JOUR***PAID DAILY***. Appelez / Call: Daniel 450-921-2132 / Claire: 450-802-6222 entre/between 9h00 – 17h00 (160414)

2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL, Lease Take Over, 67,000 kms, Black, Leather package , 22 months remaining @$325/month. View on Leasebusters.com ID #140741. Call 514-2203398

Chevrolet Malibu LS sedan 2013 mint condition, 77,000 kms, 2.5 eco tec, OnStar phone, 2 sets of tires on rims with steel mags. $12,200. 450-458-0527

94 Mustang GT. Black coupe $5,800 must sell. Please call 514-996-6965

MGB 1979. Hard top and Soft top. 4 new tires in 2015. Previous owner from Texas.

Price: 6,700$. Call: 450 458 2903

Experienced part-time help needed for well-established lawn care company. Must know how to use a whipper. $12 - $15 per 1996 Honda Civic Si with multiple modificahour. Call 514-884-5959 (160421)

225 – FINANCIAL SERVICES Quick private mortgages and loans: first and second mortgages on single home, duplex, multiplex, ECT. 514-696-0220 (160407)

250 - REAL ESTATE SALE House for sale. 82 Pine, Hudson Village. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. $279,000 negotiable. Available now. 514-983-7164 TERRAINS À VENDRE EN ONTARIO: M2564G Bainsville, Ontario Terrain: 5,5 arpents boisés, 69,900$ M1469 North-Lancaster, Ontario Terrain: 23,712pc, arbres matures, 21,900$ M3259 North-Lancaster, Ontario Terrain: 68,600pc, 29,000$, bordé par une rivière Diane Vachon Bray, Glengarry Real Estate 450-601-5452 (160421) Rent to own/purchase. Ideal for startup business with mortgage facilitation. 12 offices available. Health professionals, Real Estate, Daycare. 2 levels, elevator, parking, 500-4,000sf. 301 Montée du Comté, Les Coteaux. Exit 12, Highway 20 West. Open House Sundays 2–5p.m. 514-929-4477 (160421)

325 - AUTOS FOR SALE 2006 Mercedes CLS 500,Silver, never winter driven. 86,000 kms, very clean, $18,000 – negotiable. Call Ray: 514-668-9718.

Supplying your Vaudreuil-Dorion, St-Lazare, Hudson and West Island Regions

tions: JDA B16A SIR II, cams, Exedy clutch, JDM ITR S80 LSD trans. w/short shift, urethane engine mounts, Sparco quick release steering wheel, Sparco seats w/Willans 4 pt. harness, Neuspeed sport springs w/Koni front shocks, frt/rear strut bars, stainless brake lines and much more. $6500 or best offer. 514-218-2776

1964 Cadillac Sedan de Ville. Excellent condition. 82,000 original miles. Rebuilt motor.

Numbers match. Appraised at $17,000 asking price $10,000 or best offer. Call 514-6264770 2003 Kia Rio, Automatic, Green, new all season tires, very clean, 121000kms, $2,500 2003 Kia Rio, Standard, Silver, very clean, 172000kms, $2,200 both 4door.

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1992 Lincoln 192,000 km. V-8 auto, fully equipped, used for weddings, second owner, electric roof. Invested $12,000. Must sell (illness) $2250 Cash. 514-453-7468 2009 VW Rabbit, 2.5 litre, gas, 5-speed manual transmission, black, heated seats and mirrors, AC, power windows, locks, mirrors, sunroof and fog lights. 130,000 km. $9,600 Call 514-886-1008

Silver Chrysler LHS 2000 with 267,000 kms. Highway driven only to Florida, Very clean, all electric. 3.5 engine with a V-6 $1700 Please call 450-458-7488 1992 Mercedes 300 SL convertible. 162,843 Km’s … Hardtop, new: soft top, battery, compressor A/C . 6 cd disc player, cassette player.

Not winter driven, mint condition. $12,000 or best offer. Call 450-458-5995 BMW 535 i xDrive, 2010, 83,000 km, automatic, 4 door, blue, beige leather interior, sunroof, heated seats and steering wheel, GPS, Bluetooth, 2 sets of tires and rims, beautiful high performance car, very clean. 514-774-7428

Toyota Matrix 2007, Blue, 178,000 kms, automatic, A/C, tinted glass, winter tires on rims, summer tires on aluminum rims. Clean, well-maintained. $4,900 negotiable. Call 450458-2587 Mercedes CLK 320 - 1999 - Convertible, Silver. 208,000 KM. $6,900. Call 514-216-9217.

Mercedes S550 – 2007 AMC Package.

White, panoramic roof. 144,000 km. Mint condition. $24,500. Call 514-216-9217.

Chevrolet Suburban 2010 -LT- White. Model 1500, 4x4. 60,000 km. Mint Condition, Like New. $30,000. Call 514-216-9217.

Kia Sportage LX 2009 with Convenience Package, (4WD), manual, 136,000kms, very good condition, never accidented, new 4 season tires, towing hitch inc., asking $8,900 neg., 450-424-4308 Triumph TR6 1972, White, Very Good Condition, 77,000 miles. $7500 negotiable. Call 514-262-3320.

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Discover your local Businesses!

At the heart of the Harley Ju l e s - P i e r r e Malartre Special contributor

Whether you own a Harley Davidson motorcycle or you’re simply a Harley Davidson enthusiast, chances are

IS YOUR VENTILATION SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING? TALK TO THE EXPERTS AT

J.S. Maintenance Many bacteria can live and grow in your ducts without your knowledge and can affect the quality of the air you breathe. Thanks to our micro-camera, we can examine your ventilation ducts and then clean them up.

We also clean windows, carpets, walls, ceilings and floors!

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you’ve heard of Randall “Randy” Kelly and his team. Randy’s passion for Harley Davidson motorcycles spans nearly four decades. Usinage NTC Machine Shop is the culmination of Randy’s passion for the legendary bikes that began at an early age in the 70s when he started fixing other people’s motorcycles.

Since then, Randy has developed a list of devoted clients. Following his original business in Ontario for 14 years and his long association with a Harley Davidson dealership on the South Shore where he serviced both the dealership’s clients and his own clientele, Randy set up Usinage NTC Machine Shop in our region to better serve his existing and ever-growing clientele. “We love motorcycles. It’s how we earn our living,” Randy says.

Randy’s work has not only earned the praises of his many satisfied clients - it has also earned top prizes in nationwide competitions, including the Ultimate Street Battle. “I headed up the team that built the bike that won the Canadian championship,” Randy states.

Two thirds of the wining team now work at Usinage NTC Machine Shop, bringing their outstanding skills to all Harley Davidson motorcycle owners.

Usinage NTC Machine Shop is housed in a 3,500 square-foot facility making it your one-stop shop for all your Harley Davidson needs. “The only things we sub-contract are painting and powder coating. We do everything else in-house,” Randy specifies. A lot of competitors don’t offer as many services under one roof. “We have customers that have been with us for over 30 years.

They are very dedicated. It’s because of the service and the fact that we are able

to take care of them like no one else can,” Randy added.

Whether you need your Harley Davidson motorcycle repaired or you’re looking for highly specialized custom work, Usinage NTC Machine Shop is the best place for all your Harley Davidson needs.

Randy’s team members are devoted Harley Davidson motorcycle specialists. The fact that some of their clients have been with them for over 35 years speaks volume − not only about the quality of their work, but also about the qualified and trustworthy service they provide. Their loyal clientele is a cult phenomenon, with clients coming from all over Quebec and Ontario and even as far as from the United States to make sure that their motorcycles receive the best of care. When it comes to so many years of outstanding service and unparalleled expertise, there is no competition. Randy is licensed as a motorcycle technician in both Quebec and Ontario.

Usinage NTC Machine Shop specializes in engine building and Dyno tuning. “There is no job too big, there is no job too small,” Randy is fond of quoting, meaning that all Harley Davidson motorcycle owners will receive ideal care and services at Usinage NTC Machine Shop.

Usinage NTC Machine Shop is conveniently located at 1901 Chicoine, local 106 in Vaudreuil-Dorion, easily accessible from all three major highways in the area. You can visit the shop’s website at www.usinagentc.com to find out more about their work and history of quality service. You can also follow the shop on its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/usinagentc.

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International Gentleman’s Day In celebration of International Gentleman’s Day James Parry Your Local Journal

Unlike Mother’s Day (May 8), Fa-

ther’s Day (June 19), and even Parent’s Day (July 24), you will not find it catalogued in any annual calendar of special celebrations throughout certain

countries in the western world. International Gentleman’s Day, that is.

Which is why three years ago, here at Your Local Journal - and as a personal tip of the flat cap to my late father, John Parry, whose birthday was on April 6 in Middlesbrough, England - we decided to create such a day. Kind of tongue in cheek, as it were. But why not?

Moreover, again on a purely personal note, and with all diligent and due deference to YLJ readers of Scottish descent, it has long been said that the true definition of an English gentleman is someone who knows how to play the bagpipes. But doesn’t. Ouch!

So what, you might be asking, is the linguistic litany of a gentleman? Well, according to the website Urban Dictionary, it defines, ‘A man of calm demeanor, strong preserve, intellectual thinking, polite yet meaningful speak, and a good upbringing.’ And how can one possibly argue with that?

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International Gentleman’s Day Gentleman Continued from page 26 Writing in a recent issue of the The Gentleman’s Journal magazine in the U.K., writer Alex Woodhall listed his editor’s pick of the 30 ultimate gentlemen of 2016 with the caveat, “We’ve taken on the unenviable, although entirely necessary, task of selecting the 30 men around the world who most embody the various qualities of the modern gentleman. With many honourable mentions who just missed the cut going to actors Sir Michael Gambon, Christopher Walken, and Patrick

Stewart.

So who did make the cut? Here are but a few, including some that might surprise you. U.S. President Barack Obama, fashion designer Ralph Lauren, ageless Mick Jagger, as well as actors Daniel Craig, Tom Hanks, Roger Moore, and Michael Cain who, says Woodhall, “between his accent, style and charm, the original Alfie is the pinup for gentlemen around the world.”

Closer to home, why not treat the gentleman in your life to something special this week? A first class meal out or at home? A truly personal gift?

A visit to the local hardware store… Or just a big hug and a kiss!

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