Your Local Journal - August 31st, 2017

VOL. 15 NO. 30

THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2017

HUDSON, ST. LAZARE // VAUDREUIL-DORION, RIGAUD, PINCOURT, ÎLE-PERROT, N.D.I.P. & SAINTE-ANNE-DE-BELLEVUE

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Winter weather warning In light of the approaching winter season, Rigaud Mayor Hans Gruenwald Jr. issued an appeal for ood vicƟms to contact the town immediately while criƟquing the Québec nancial assistance program as not working. See story on page 6.

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Inside Robert Grimaudo seeks second term in St. Lazare

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Third candidate joins Hudson mayoralty race

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St. Lazare receives foundation funding

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Flood victims planning public protest

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St. Lazare mayor announces re-election bid John Jantak

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Mayor Robert Grimaudo will run again in the upcoming municipal elec�on on November 5. He revealed his inten�on to seek re-elec�on exclusively to Your Local Journal during an informal interview at the St. Lazare community centre on August 28 following a press conference that announced provincial government subsidies will be provided to help homeowners with sinking founda�on problems (see story on page 7).

“A lot of people want to know what’s going on so I am telling you today officially that on September 22, I will announce my candidacy to run as an independent candidate for mayor,” said Grimaudo.

This marks his second consecu�ve bid to seek another four-year term. He was rst elected mayor during a by-elec�on in June, 2012 replacing outgoing Mayor Pierre Kary.

Council took care of infrastructure Grimaudo said that a�er his re-elec�on in 2013, his current administra�on faced many challenges in terms of bringing the town’s infrastructure up to date which is why council dedicated their efforts on modernizing aging facili�es over the past four years.

“Without revealing what my pla�orm is, what I can tell you is that the real big problems in St. Lazare have been se�led. We took care of water, sewage, public security, paving, and the town hall. We’ve taken care of all the big infrastructure issues. We’ve even resolved Chaline Valley. All these real issues have been resolved,” said Grimaudo.

He said the current council has done more to resolve infrastructure issues than previous administra�ons, but noted they weren’t at fault because just about all of the problems that required a�en�on occurred simultaneously a�er Grimaudo took office.

“Things needed to be done. We needed to make sure we never have a water problem because that was coming. It was the same thing with the sewage.

We had to make sure we had a place for our re trucks because we didn’t have a real re hall. This community has grown a lot in the last 15 years and nothing was

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St. Lazare Mayor Robert Grimaudo prepares to enter the town’s new city hall on Tuesday, August 28. The mayor said he will be campaigning for re-elecƟon in the upcoming mayoralty race.

done for infrastructure,” said Grimaudo.

Grass-roots campaign As in the previous elec�on, Grimaudo’s campaign will be completely posterless. “I will run a grass-roots campaign as I did in the last elec�on, knock on many doors, hold weekly mee�ngs for residents and talk to the people. The purpose is to be completely transparent,” he said.

“Unfortunately as mayor, I won’t have as much �me to campaign as my opponents. There’s going to be compe��on and I’m okay with that because that’s democracy. But the people who will run against me will have only one thing to concentrate on – ge�ng elected. In my case, I s�ll have a town to run while campaigning. This will make it a li�le bit more challenging,” he said.

Grimaudo will run again as an independent rather than being part of a municipal party with a slate of candidates for the six councillor spots under a specic banner. “I don’t want to be sur-

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Weather update Unprecedented condi�ons dictate innova�ve ac�ons and a�tudes as we navigate uncharted territory. And the weather condi�ons that have been slowly transi�oning from freak occurrences to de facto standards in our daily lives mean those calling the governance and regulatory shots need to step up their game.

While this past spring ushered in a ‘100-Fear Flood’ to our region, the current Hurricane Harvey slowly rumbling out of Texas has dropped a record amount of water climate scien�sts are referring to as a ‘Once-ina-million-years’ event.

Here at home, people who were forced out of homes that they’ve lived in for decades don’t have the luxury of �me in wai�ng for myriad layers of bureaucracy to send properly trained inspectors to process hundreds of damaged houses before the snow ies.

A small group of ood vic�ms is rallying fellow members to join them in a solidarity gathering to force the Ministère de la Sécurité publique (MSP) to cut through the red tape directly to access a tangible plan of ac�on whilst Rigaud’s Mayor Hans Gruenwald Jr. has publicly cri�cized the snails’ pace of assessing, repairing, and rebuilding.

We’re dealing with a new meteorological reality that merits an updated and appropriate response plan. We may not all live near the shoreline but we’re all sharing the same boat.

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Dear Editor, This is in reference to the John Jantak ar�cle (St. Lazare council ques�oned over alleged nancial discrepancy, Your Local Journal, August 10, page 3) about nancial discrepancies discovered by Michel Lambert regarding St. Lazare councillors’ committee a�endance payments of 2013, compared to payments for 2014, plus the follow up le�er from Joanne Ackland.

I nd it very disconcer�ng and hypocri�cal that we have a St. Lazare administra�on telling the residents that...

1) A permit is required to cut down a 30mm tree.

2) A permit is required for watering.

3) A permit is required to hold a garage sale.

4) A permit is required for renova�ons.

5) A permit is required to install a pool.

6) A permit is required for dogs (tag) etc. etc. etc…

Plus, this same administra�on has every detail about the size and xed contents of every taxpay-

ers’ house, plus the number of people living in each residence, as well as aerial photographs of every road, store, house, garden, stable, barn and ‘outhouse’ in St. Lazare. Yet this same administra�on did not keep any wri�en records of which committees met on official town business in 2014, who a�ended those commi�ee mee�ngs, how many commi�ees each councillor went to in 2014, or even what commi�ees existed in 2014. Yet, based on unknown a�endances records, and some sort of ‘formula�on’ of the commi�ee a�endance payments, the administra�on decided to increase every councillors’ salary by $7,500 from that date forward, adding $45,000 per year to taxpayers’ costs, and it was all done without any wri�en records of commi�ee mee�ngs/a�endees in 2014 ?

Out of curiosity, who voted to increase councillors remunera�on in this case?

Alan Nicol St. Lazare ConƟnued on page 6

Hudson mayoral race heats up with entrance of third candidate

James Armstrong

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Joseph Eletr entered the Hudson mayoral race Wednesday, August 23 saying he and his wife Diane Lewis love Hudson and want to see it progress and ourish.

“We moved here ve years ago from the West Island and really love living in Hudson,” he said.

This is Eletr’s rst foray into the poli�cal arena running against Jamie Nichols and Bill Nash. As a former business owner with 40 years’ experience in the auto repair business, Eletr has earned his stripes as a problem solver. He said his philosophy is, “Learn from your past, don’t go backwards, go forward.”

Must haves “Hudson doesn’t need a good poli�cian,” he said. “It needs a good mayor.

It’s good management, good government that we need.”

Referring to the condi�on of the town’s roads, Eletr said, “We need to have a list of priori�es, the ‘must haves’ and repaving the roads is one of them.”

Another major ‘must have’ for Eletr is the lack of potable water in Hudson.

“There has been some progress in that area and a lot of research has been done and we need to keep following that le,” he said. Eletr feels building a potable water treatment plant and using water from the O�awa River is a good long-term solu�on to the Hudson water problem. “However, everything has to be done with costs in mind and what is feasible.”

He said the �ming of infrastructure projects is important. “Installa�on of sewage lines in some areas, for example should be done before repaving and doing road repairs.”

Pine Lake The restora�on of Pine Lake is also a priority for the candidate. “It’s an icon of the town.” He said its future is a ques�on of moving the current le forward and making sure costs are reviewed and the solu�on is affordable.

Sandy Beach As for the Pine Beach Development

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As a candidate for Hudson Mayor, resident Joe Eletr says he wants to move the town forward rather than dwell on the past.

Project that includes what is known as Sandy Beach, the only op�on the town has is to keep talking with the owner.

“Sandy Beach was purchased legally,” he said adding the town must con�nue to emphasize with the owner how important the Sandy Beach area is to the town.

Communica�on with other levels of government is also an important issue for Eletr. “We can’t pretend as if the Municipalité régionale de comté VaudreuilSoulanges (MRC-VS) doesn’t exist. We can’t do our own thing unilaterally,” he said adding, “We have to work with the MRC-VS and communicate with them.

All levels of government have to be respected.”

Youth council proposal Eletr is commi�ed to the crea�on of a Youth Council within the rst 45 days of the new council’s mandate if he is elected mayor. “It will be an opportunity for youth to voice their ideas and concerns about the town. Right now, we don’t have a lot going on for them,” he said.

Both Eletr and Lewis were instrumental in establishing the ‘Snowman Land’ winter event in Hudson. “We have been

involved in a lot of community projects together,” said Lewis no�ng that her husband has also been involved in the Hudson Auto Show for the past few years.

Community FoundaƟon Eletr is also proposing the crea�on of a Community Founda�on, a registered

charity, which would be used to raise funds to nance certain projects not covered by the town budget. “We would encourage people to make dona�ons, perhaps in memory of a loved one, and they would receive a receipt for income tax,” he said.

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THE SOAPBOX CARMEN MARIE FABIO

Quantum leap Many things in life are funny when they’re not happening to you. So it’s some sort of karmic balance that for all the �mes I’ve laughed at other people, I happen to startle very easily, elici�ng laughs from whoever happens to walk into the room when my back is turned.

Un�l the repeated scenario of me spasming whilst making an odd, high-pitched noise every �me I’m startled begins to elicit concern, exaspera�on, and nally an eye-roll (usually from my husband) as he turns to me and says, “But I live here!”

“I wasn’t expec�ng you,” is my standard response.

I’ve worked with some very understanding (or fed up) people who quickly incorporated tricks into their daily rou�nes to avoid sending me ying every �me they walked into my office, which always seemed to be oriented with my back to the door no ma�er where I worked.

Martha was a swee�e who took to humming every �me she approached, warning me she was about to enter into my airspace.

At my next job, Patrick would snap his ngers as he walked down the hall to let me know he was on his way thereby allevia�ng a scream and possible spilled cup of tea, followed by an inevitable string of swearwords.

I was once le� with a nice goose-egg on my head when I was trying to fasten my then infant son into the backseat of the car in an uncoopera�ve infant carrier that wouldn’t properly t into the base, leaving me in a state of gri�ed teeth and frustrated obsession un�l my neighbour tapped me on the shoulder, sending me on a ver�cal trajectory into the car’s door frame. She apologized once she stopped laughing.

The startle reex is naturally present in babies but it’s unclear why some people haven’t yet grown out of it at the ripe old age of middle. I reason that if I were suddenly trapped in a jungle with my husband, my sharp reexes would work in my survival favour while his laid-back a�tude would make him easy pickin’s for a lion.

Being the unpredictable humans that we are, it’s understandable that just as people display varying degrees of emo�on, there is a range in sensi�vity in reac�on to sudden s�muli.

There are ways to mi�gate the phenomena – one so brilliant in its simplicity that I am forever thankful to Sam who I went to see one day at another job to discuss specs on the project we were both assigned to. There on the upper le�hand corner of his computer monitor was a li�le convex mirror like truck drivers affix to their rear-views.

“Is that so you can see who’s coming up behind you?” I asked.

“Yup.” “Because you jump otherwise?”

“Yup.” Unfortunately, I bought a cheap one at the dollar store and when it ul�mately fell off my monitor case, the noise made me jump.

These days, if I’m in the laundry room, where I seem to spend an inordinate amount of �me, my husband will either ick the basement lights on and off or my kids will stomp their feet very loudly.

It usually works but in the event I execute a bad dance move and scream, no one even blinks anymore.

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Rigaud appeals for flood victim info before winter James Armstrong

Your Local Journal

Rigaud’s Mayor, Hans Gruenwald Jr. issued a call for all ci�zens of Rigaud affected by the 2017 Spring ooding to contact the town immediately to report on their situa�on.

“Winter will be here tomorrow,” said the mayor during a press conference Wednesday, August 30. “An important number of our residents have not been able to return to their homes.

I am appealing for informa�on. We

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Continued from page 4 Right of access Dear Editor, Right now, the federal government is reviewing the Naviga�on Protec�on Act—that’s the law that should give all Canadians the right to paddle up and down this land’s waterways. That right is very important to me.

In recent years, 99% of Canada’s waterways lost naviga�on protec�on under the act. Unless our waterways have full legal protec�on we’ll all lose our right to enjoy and play in streams, rivers, lakes and oceans.

Even worse, when waterways are blocked by development or land owners, sensi�ve ecosystems are put at risk.

There’s currently no law that makes it mandatory to evaluate environmental impacts on blocking and obstruc�ng waterways, which can seriously harm sh, sh habitat and water.

Long las�ng decisions are being made right now about our basic right to explore this country by kayak and canoe.

Fellow outdoor enthusiasts, I hope you’ll join me in wri�ng or calling your MP to tell them to make sure the Naviga�on Protec�on Act protects our environment, heritage and way of life.

Marie-Jeanne Leduc Salaberry de Valleyeld Thank you Dear Editor, Shout out to the owner at Sucrerie d’Antan on Bédard St who graciously came out to help out my mechanically clueless elderly parents when their car acted up and they had to stop in front of his business. He helped them out and got them back on the road, refusing my mother’s plea to accept a crumpled up $20 bill for his troubles!

Sir, I �p my hat to you, from one St. Lazarian to another.

Eric Holm St. Lazare

need to know how many people we will need to take care of this winter,” he said.

Gruenwald told assembled media that as the government of proximity, it will be the responsibility of the Town of Rigaud to provide lodging for people who will not be able to return to their homes before winter.

“We need to know how many people, how many families, how many children.”

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Another thank you Dear Editor, As the Ar�s�c Director and co-founder of the Hudson Music Fes�val (HMF), I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the people who made the 11th edi�on of HMF a very successful, capacity-lled, and smooth week of great music. HMF could not put on this week of music and art without the con�nued support of the Town of Hudson, Caisse Desjardins de Vaudreuil-Soulanges, MacDougall MacDougall & MacTier, Hawkesbury Ford, MRC Vaudreuil Soulanges, CLD, Heritage Canada, and many more.

A very special thank you goes out to Nancy and Mavis from the 2 Barn Owls and Gobeil Dickison, for the use of the concert space at the Mews. HMF is also very proud to work with many businesses and organiza�ons in the Hudson core, especially Cunninghams Pub, Château du Lac, Traverse Oka-Hudson, the Hudson Yacht Club, Hudson Chamber Music Series, and more… I would also like to thank Laura McCaffrey and Nicolas Pedneault from the Town of Hudson for their work and collabora�on on the Street Fair, which is a pivotal part of the HMF week of music. Perhaps most importantly, without all of our incredible volunteers, led by Gail Crissinger, and the �reless work of the HMF Board of Directors, Sco� Lawrence, Peter Freud, Jennifer Baumeister, Mona Awad, Laura Gobeil and Lynda Cloue�e-Mackay, I think that very li�le would have happened at all.

A big thank you must go to the fes�val goes, local, regional and from afar, and our faithful pass holders, for con�nuing to support the cultural vision of HMF. Finally, what makes HMF truly excep�onal are the wonderful and talented ar�sts, local, regional, na�onal and interna�onal, that bring their quality of art into our Ul�mate In�mate fes�val.

Please follow us with the HMF Barn series, and stay tuned for the 2018 edi�on.

Yours truly, Blair Mackay D.Mus ArƟsƟc Director Hudson Music FesƟval

St. Lazare homeowners with foundation problems to receive financial aid John Jantak

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Residents with faulty founda�ons will be able to qualify for nancial assistance a�er the provincial government announced it will provide $1.85 million in funds to residents throughout the Montérégie region. Details were provided during a press conference at the St. Lazare community centre on August 28.

The announcement was made by provincial MNAs Lucie Charlebois (Soulanges) and Marie-Claude Nichols (Vaudreuil), MRC Prefect and Très St. Rédempteur Mayor Jean Lalonde, St. Lazare Mayor Robert Grimaudo and St. Zo�que Mayor Yvon Chaisson.

Charlebois said the aid is being provided to reassure affected homeowners that the government is aware of the issue and is commi�ed to helping affected residents. “This will give our fellow ci�zens in the Montérégie a good boost so that they can maintain their residences in good condi�on.

This is excellent news that will contribute to the dynamism in the region,” she said.

In a press release issued by the Société d’habita�on du Québec (SHQ), the addi�onal funding is being imple-

Rigaud Continued from page 6 Information blockage The mayor expressed frustra�on with the current situa�on. “We are unable to get the informa�on out of the systems that are in place, so we have decided that we are going to get that informa�on ourselves,” he said.

When asked if the Ministry of Public Security and the Red Cross were not sharing informa�on, the mayor replied, “Everybody says that their informa�on is conden�al from the Ministry of Public Security downwards.

“They (Ministry of Public Security and the Red Cross) are responsible for housing people at the present �me but to lodge people in a hotel for the en�re winter season is not acceptable,” said Gruenwald Jr. He expressed concern for the wellbeing of the people who

mented as part of the last provincial budget to enhance the budget of the SHQ’s Programme RénoRégion (PRR) which is currently at $20 million.

For St. Lazare residents, the amount pegged for the community by the province is $171,000, an amount that will be matched by the town, for a total of $342,000, said Grimaudo. “We are delighted with this announcement,” he added.

“Over the last few years, several ci�zens have asked us for help in obtaining nancial assistance to repair cracked founda�ons caused by land subsidence. The combined contribu�on by both levels of government will help reduce the amount that homeowners with cracked founda�ons will have to pay out of pocket,” said Grimaudo.

Some of the town’s residents have regularly raised the issue at council mee�ngs, especially regarding the added nancial burden they’ve had to personally absorb to have their founda�ons stabilized, including Joanne Ackland who spent about $50,000 last year. While she’s glad nancial aid will nally be forthcoming, she declined further comment un�l all the details are made public.

Before any funds become avail-

have been living in hotels since April.

“Everybody nds that they are very, very fragile and very stressed out,” he said.

“What we have right now is not effec�ve. We have proved it is not working. We have about 260 les open and we are trea�ng only15 les,” said Gruenwald. “I am as frustrated as many of those people because I don’t have the tools that I need to make decisions and move forward.”

Need for proper housing “We need to produce housing and it needs to be prefabricated,” said the mayor. He indicated a property has been located that is serviced with potable water and a sewage system but declined to divulge the loca�on. He said that the land in ques�on is close to services such as stores. The money to pay for the housing should be coming from the Public Security Ministry or the Quebec government according

Errata

Hudson resident Aus�n Rikley-Krindle is running in the upcoming municipal elec�on in District 2, not District 1 as previously reported Thursday, August 10, page 7.

The date of legaliza�on of same-sex marriage in Canada was 2005, not 2015 as reported in the August 24 edi�on, page 1.

Your Local Journal regrets the errors.

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(LeŌ to right) St. Lazare Mayor Robert Grimaudo, Provincial MNAs Lucie Charlebois (Soulanges) and Marie-Claude Nichols (Vaudreuil), MRC Prefect and Très St. Rédempteur Mayor Jean Lalonde, and St. ZoƟque Mayor Yvon Chaisson at a press conference this week where Charlebois announced a $1.85 million provincial subsidy to help Montérégie homeowners with foundaƟon problems.

able, the town will have to determine the criteria under which affected residents can apply and then adopt a bylaw at an upcoming council mee�ng which would hopefully be done at the council mee�ng before the upcoming municipal elec�on in November, said Grimaudo.

“I cannot make any promises but it would be great to have it adopted sooner rather than later, Grimaudo told Your Local Journal. “It will then have to be sent to the provincial government who will tell us whether our

regula�on is acceptable or not. They will then send it back to us and we will adopt it in council.

“This has been an ongoing le,” Grimaudo added. “It’s not something we could or would do without the help of the provincial government because we cannot expect all the town’s taxpayers to foot the whole bill for a small percentage of homes in this situa�on. But we’re very sympathe�c and always understood their plight. That’s we immediately applied for the subsidy when we found out about it in May.”

to the mayor. “The Municipalité régionale de comté Vaudreuil-Soulanges (MRC-VS) is an important team player and they are willing to put in place bridge-nancing, if necessary,” said Gruenwald. “The major issue is to protect people for the winter.”

The announcement regarding the need for winter housing came as a surprise and shock for some of the ood vic�ms that were present for the news conference. Resident Jeannine Landry said that she and many others were hoping to return to their homes before the cold weather. “Everyone

around me is depressed,” she said.

Landry is the chairperson of Inonda�on 2017-regroupement des sinistrés/ Comité des citoyens de Rigaud (CCR) a group of ci�zens that has been helping ood vic�ms deal with the local nancial aid office. “I was hoping to return home before the winter,” she said.

Landry, like many others, is wai�ng for permits to begin repairs and renova�ons on her home.

Rigaud and Pointe-Fortune citizens affected by the ϔlood are asked to contact the town by calling (450) 451-0869, extension 263.

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Le Conseil de la Ville d’Hudson vous convie à une séance d’information qui se tiendra le :

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MARDI 5 SEPTEMBRE 2017 À 18H30 AU CENTRE COMMUNAUTAIRE 394, RUE MAIN, HUDSON

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th, 2017 AT 6:30 pm AT THE COMMUNITY CENTRE 394, MAIN, HUDSON

Au cours de laquelle le groupe d’action des citoyens d’Hudson (infrastructures) fera une présentation.

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A public demonstraƟon is being planned by a local volunteer ciƟzens’ group organized to assist vicƟms of the 2017 spring ooding with the objecƟve of pressuring Public Security Minister MarƟn Coiteux to speed up the process of geƫng the promised nancial aid to those who need it.

The group, calling themselves InondaƟon 2017-regroupement des sinistrés, has recently joined forces with the Comité des citoyens de Rigaud (CCR). They have been acƟvely involved in promoƟng their cause at local town council meeƟngs and ood related informaƟon sessions.

According to the group’s Facebook page, the rst meeƟng is slated for Sunday, September 10 with Ɵme and place to be decided.

DemonstraƟon pros and cons Members of the group discussed the possibility of organizing a demonstraƟon during a meeƟng on Thursday, August 17 at the Rigaud Public Library. While not all were in agreement, the majority of those in aƩendance, decided to move forward with the idea.

“This is the rst step,” said Chairperson Jeannine Landry.

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Tips and support People shared informaƟon on the progress of their nancial assistance applicaƟons and advised what to watch for once an applicaƟon was led.

“You have to check every item,” said Sandra Piening, describing how a lawnmower she hadn’t claimed had inexplicably appeared in her le and other informaƟon she had led was missing.

Missing informaƟon According to Piening, the missing informaƟon pertained to the damage done to the foundaƟon of her house. “There were submissions from contractors for liŌing the house and repairing the damage with the inspecƟon report,” she told Your Local Journal. She said the government agent handling her le found the missing documentaƟon in the physical le but it had not been entered into the computer le. As of Tuesday, August 29, Piening had yet to receive a response from the provincial government concerning the foundaƟon repairs.

“I have permission to go ahead with replacing the hardwood oors but was told not to do that by the contractor unƟl the foundaƟon is repaired,” she said. So, she waits, as do many others for their nancial aid requests to move forward.

The universal complaint by ood vicƟms concerned the length of Ɵme taken for permits to be issued allowing homeowners to begin rebuilding or demolishing.

The group can be reached through their Facebook page: www.facebook. com/INONDATION2017/

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Homework – beneficial or non-essential?

Lauren Mitchell

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Pros Homework is a part of every class a student will take and we’re told it’s an essen�al step in the learning experience of all students, a staple in a teacher’s curriculum. The ques�on is whether or not homework should con�nue to hold an important place in the learning process as some ques�on its benet to the student.

The argument made towards giving homework is that it allows your child to review and prac�ce what has been covered in class that day. It cements into their memory what they’ve learnt and makes it easier to remember later on.

It’s seen as a sort of prac�ce for a test or exam, and mimics a study session.

It allows the student to further explore subjects more fully than classroom �me permits, as teachers have limited �me in class to teach to mul�ple students.

Another good reason for homework is the correc�on process. Teachers can gauge the level of a student’s understanding when correc�ng their homework and help them prepare before an upcoming test. It allows the student to

ask ques�ons on what they don’t understand. The other posi�ve aspect is that it teaches children about responsibility.

The assignment is given and it’s up to them to complete it. It’s a good way to learn that they are accountable for their ac�ons on whether or not it’s completed in due �me.

Cons Reasons against using homework as a learning tool include the mental state of the child. Having to do work at home does not allow children free �me after school, whether it means spending �me with their family or simply ge�ng a break doing whatever ac�vity they like to do. O�en �mes, children’s schedules revolve around ea�ng dinner with their family then doing homework un�l it’s �me to prepare for bed. For older students, having to schedule �me with friends, part-�me jobs, and also focusing on school work can be quite frustra�ng.

Homework can also cause immense stress, especially for students who need tutors or did not understand the course material in the rst place. It can cause sleep issues, as some students can stay up late a�emp�ng to complete their work. A�er spending eight hours in school, kids can feel unmo�vated to

tackle homework and can fall behind academically. It can be difficult to keep up when a�ending mul�ple classes with different teachers all giving take-home assignments.

Giving homework is ul�mately up to the teacher. Some feel it’s necessary and others opt to keep all work during class �mes, depending on the class curriculum, and some�mes the school board

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Recent ini�a�ves to ban all homework, ci�ng one teacher who said it “… buoyed the strong and discouraged the weak,” have led to further explora�ons on the validity of the �me-honoured prac�ce. The strongest indicator of its validity is s�ll, arguably, student performance.

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PARRYWINKLE JAMES PARRY

PHOTO BY MAURICE JEFFERIES

There’s an old adage that everything comes in threes.

And that was certainly true in our region this past Saturday and Sunday when - for only the third �me this summer, according to Environment Canada - we enjoyed a totally rain-free weekend. This ironically while, south of the border, Hurricane Harvey was hammering Texas causing severe ooding and unimaginable devasta�on and destruc�on, and just days a�er a microburst and tornado wreaked horrendous havoc here in Quebec.

And so it was that the good folks of NOVA Hudson enjoyed well-deserved brilliant weather for their burger barbecue at Hudson’s beau�ful Finnegan’s Flea Market on

Sunday a�ernoon.

I’m sure all YLJ readers will join me in thanking all at NOVA here – staff, donors, and volunteers alike, including my beau�ful Sunshine - for the wonderful work they are doing in our community year-round. Week in, week out, rain or shine!

(See photos on our Facebook page).

--------------SEED MONEY FOR GOOD CAUSE - Same goes for those at the VaudreuilSoulanges PalliaƟve Care Residence on Como Gardens in Hudson where, for the past two years, residents as well as their families and friends have enjoyed the company of fabulous feathered friends thanks to birdfeeders installed outside the windows and regularly stocked with fresh seed. An ini�a�ve of the Hudson Legion and supported by many others in the community at no cost whatsoever to the residence.

But here’s the thing. While it has been an ac�ve summer for the birdies, the supply of bird seed is dwindling rapidly according to Legion member Gerry Foliot, who tells me that it will need to be replenished before the cold winter months arrive and other natural sources in the garden have been depleted.

Says Gerry, “So if any of your readers are out shopping in the next li�le while and they come across a display of bird seed in the store, perhaps they would like to consider picking up a bag and making a dona�on to the project. It would be greatly appreciated and they can be dropped off at the Hudson Legion, 56 Beach Street, or at the Residence itself at 90 Como Gardens. Believe me, it would be most welcome as this project can only con�nue with their support because the residence cannot include bird seed in their opera�ng budget.”

Also appreciated, all those volunteers who built, installed, and maintain the feeders. Namely, Gerry, Carl Sandquist, John Dalgarno, Denis Copley, Denis Germain, Tim Bezanson, Michael EllioƩ, Bob Booth, Bob Beck, and Jack Bannon.

Way to go guys!

--------------DYNAMIC DUO - And speaking of work, hats off to two Hudson teenagers who, let’s be honest - unlike a lot of their peers this summer - decided that instead of just goong around they would get out and actually seriously work. So serious, in fact, that they formed their own company, and - as I checked - already have a good list of sa�sed clients.

Friends since they were knee-high to grasshoppers, having a�ended Mount Pleasant Elementary and Westwood Senior High, and now both 18, they are Alex Baumeister and Oliver Chamberlin. Their company? Rusty Dodge Property Maintenance so named a�er a used Dodge truck they bought and lovingly restored out of their own savings and specializing in, among other things, refuse removal, garage cleanout, gu�er cleaning, pressure washing, and general maintenance all at a predetermined rate.

Explained Alex, whose name you may recall as we have reported several �mes on his excep�onal y shing exploits and who has just returned from representing Canada in the World Fly Fishing Championships in Slovenia, Central Europe, compe�ng against 11 other countries, “In recent months we have done several clean-out projects for family members and friends on an altruis�c basis. And while we were very happy to do so and we really enjoyed it, we suddenly thought hey, why not start a business and make some money that we can save for future plans?”

Intrigued? Then this dynamic young duo can be reached at (450) 458-4849.

And believe me folks, they are serious!

--------------ROD RETIRES - Meanwhile, someone who is now out of a job and you won’t be able to reach at the Town of Hudson from now on is Rod Hodgson who re�res this very day, Thursday, August 31, a�er 44 years of service. 25 years as a reghter, he has spent the last 35 working in various posi�ons in Public Works and Urban Planning. Not PHOTO COURTESY ALEX BAUMEISTER sure what he has planned for his re�rement but will keep you Oliver Chamberlin and Alex Baumeister shown here with their trusty restored Dodge posted! truck are very serious about their new busiAnd that’s a wrap! ness helping local residents with their home E-mail: creaƟon@videotron. maintenance. ca 10

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All smiles under the landmark barn, three generaƟons of the Aird family, Barbara (centre), her daughters, Mary and Betsy, Mary’s daughter, Katherine Koberstein, and her friend, Anne Vincent, did a wonderful job of serving up hamburgers to all at the NOVA Hudson BBQ at Finnegan’s on Sunday.

NOVA Hudson hosts BBQ at Finnegan’s James Parry

Your Local Journal

In what is now an annual tradi�on, and as a way of thanking some 200 volunteers and supporters who make its services possible throughout the year, NOVA Hudson treated them to a burger barbecue at Finnegan’s this past Sunday, August 27, served up by three genera�ons of the Aird family, owners of the landmark ea market.

Enjoying the a�ernoon under clear blue skies, a rarity in the region this summer, were NOVA’s office staff and many

volunteers represen�ng the Adult Day Centre, Bou�que Nova, Foot Clinic, as well as drivers and, of course, the nurses.

Said Peter Lang, president of the board of directors who, together with Ross Tellier, husband of execu�ve director, Judy Tellier, actually cooked the burgers, “NOVA Hudson, which has been helping people in the Hudson area since 1956, simply could not operate as it does without the support of all these people and this is our way of showing our apprecia�on for their dedicated volunteerism.”

St. Lazare couple big winners at U.S. casino Carl and Lynn Sandquist coming to a TV near you this fall James Parry

Your Local Journal

A St. Lazare couple celebra�ng their 51st wedding anniversary next week was treated by their daughter to a memorable couple of days at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort just over the border in the U.S. recently. They didn’t gamble - well, except for perhaps just a li�le utter - and it didn’t cost anyone a cent.

In fact, they were treated like VIP movie stars, wining and dining, visi�ng the spa and pool, and being escorted for a complete personal tour of the casino located in Hogansburg, N.Y..

Their names? Carl and Lynn Sandquist.

And here’s how it all came about as explained by their daughter, Carly, who lives in Vaudreuil-Dorion and is co-owner of Salon Châtelaine in Hudson.

Said Carly in an exclusive interview with Your Local Journal this week, “We love to visit the casino on special family occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries. It’s fun, close to home, and we always have a good �me for a day or two.

And always before leaving, I ll out the ques�onnaire asking us how we enjoyed our stay.

“Suddenly, right out of the blue, I received a call from a produc�on company called Orange Filmworks in Minneapolis, Minnesota, saying that they were going to be shoo�ng a new TV commercial for the casino and that they were impressed with what I had wri�en about it being, for us, a family affair with good memories and asked if we would like to go for an interview audi�on.”

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Drawing on her experience as a Cer�ed Public Accountant (CPA) and an entrepreneur, designing and selling specialized children’s travelling kits, 41-year-old Cynthia Massa decided the �ming was right for her rst foray into municipal poli�cs and will run as a councillor in District 2 in Hudson in the upcoming elec�on.

Though rela�vely new to the area, Massa said she and her family are full Hudsonites and could never conceive of moving back to the West Island. A�er working in the corporate world for 15 years, Massa refocused on family and on launching her children’s product line this past spring under the name ‘Good Li�le Company.’

“We moved to Hudson two years ago,” said the former West Islander, “and we’re lucky to have the lake, the beach, and the theatre – we’re constantly discovering things about the town.”

Kids and seniors Along with her husband, the mom of three kids aged 12 and under fell in love with the town but Massa said there’s a genuine need for more parks with playground equipment for children, espe-

cially in comparison to facili�es available in neighbouring towns.

Massa said she’d like to further explore the newly-opened Youth Centre in town for kids aged 13 to 17. “I think a lot more can be done with that – kids that age need to be kept busy.” She also said seniors’ and veterans’ issues are important to her and is looking into what addi�onal services are needed for these groups.

I value the ideas of those who’ve been here for many generaƟons, but I can also bring fresh ideas to the town and work as a team to keep the town moving forward.

– Cynthia Massa Pine Lake Acknowledging that Pine Lake is an issue close to many Hudsonites’ hearts, Massa said the area should be restored to its former state as a lake. “I would denitely repair it, though not at the amount that had been announced. It’s not a $750,000 job.” Massa said she’s open to the different proposals for the

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lake’s restora�on, including those from the private sector. “There are many other op�ons that I’m not sure have been looked at,” she said, saying there’s a need for further research on the project.

Road condiƟons “We should have the best roads around with the amount of tax money coming in,” she said. “Obviously, because of the (nancial) issues in the past, it hasn’t allowed it. In the next four years, we should denitely get there.”

While sidewalks and curbs would ideally be part of that infrastructure package, Massa said it would likely be a project done in phases with nishing touches being addressed at a later date.

“Phase one would be just to make the roads safer,” she said, having the experience of naviga�ng a stroller on Hudson’s streets. “We don’t even have lines on some of our roads.”

Local business “I also think it’s important to support our local businesses,” she said. “They shouldn’t be suffering in a town like ours.” With a�rac�ons like Finnegan’s Market and the Auberge Willow, Massa suggests en�cing visitors to stay a li�le longer by periodically closing a part of Main Road to promote more foot traffic in the downtown core. “Saturday a�er-

PHOTO COURTESY CYNTHIA MASSA

Former West Islander Cynthia Massa and her family have fallen in love with Hudson and the mom of three says she wants to work with the enƟre council for the beƩerment of the town.

noon for a few hours could bring some life back and have people enjoy what the town has to offer.” Though residents’ reac�ons to this proposal have been mixed, Massa said there aren’t many choices while local businesses are suffering with high rents and reduced customer base.

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Austin Rikley-Krindle competing for Hudson District 2 seat with a youthful vision James Armstrong

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If he wins his seat on Hudson Town Council in the municipal elec�ons in November, Aus�n Rikley-Krindle would be the youngest elected official in the region to date having celebrated his 19th birthday in August.

Rikley-Krindle is running in Hudson District 2. “I feel like I can make an impact in the next four years,” said the 19 year-old. He described the current council as having laid the groundwork of bringing the town up to par in terms of legali�es.

“Now it needs people who can think outside the box and have a younger vision,” he added.

Green iniƟaƟves Maintaining current green space is one of Rikley-Krindle’s priori�es. “I’m not against development, but we need to develop in smart areas,” he said, no�ng that providing more public access to the O�awa River would draw young families to the town and keep them here.

He also sees ini�a�ves such as the Hudson Heartbeet Farm as important factors in community development.

“The community farm is an incredible project that contributes to Hudson’s uniqueness,” he said.

Seniors’ issues Providing more services for senior citizens is another priority. Using an existing program in Pointe-Claire as an example, Rikley-Krindle noted that for a small fee, town employees provide services such as lawn cu�ng for older residents.

“It would mean senior ci�zens would be able to live in their homes and community and not have to relocate to a residence somewhere else,” said RikleyKrindle. Thus, he supports the recent proposal for bi-genera�onal housing.

“I think that’s a great step forward,” he said.

“Sidewalks are another issue for seniors. The sidewalks are rough and uneven and are difficult to navigate,” he said, adding that wider sidewalks make it

PHOTO BY JAMES ARMSTRONG

AusƟn Rikley-Krindle (leŌ), who strongly supports iniƟaƟves such as Hudson Heartbeet Community Farm, is seen here chatƟng with farm directors, Rébecca PhaneufThibault and Loïc Freeman-Lavoie aŌer a recent farm tour.

easier for people to get around on foot, par�cularly those with mobility issues that need assistance.

Overall view “All of the issues that are important to District 2 are important for the rest of Hudson,” said Rikley-Krindle. “If you are councillor for a district, you are also a councillor for the rest of the town.”

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Neighbours say ‘no’ to Greenwood signage Carmen Marie Fabio

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Following a complaint launched by a neighbour on Main Road, Hudson’s Greenwood Centre for Living History has been ordered by the town to take down ďƒ&#x;ags and signage used to indicate parking as well as upcoming events with a concession made to allow a single sandwich board. “One of the things I hear the most is that people don’t know where we’re located,â€? said Greenwood’s Execuďż˝ve Director Terry O’Shaughnessy. “This will make it even harder.â€?

Housed in a building that dates to the 18th Century, the non-proďƒžt Centre for Living History was inaugurated in 1996 and regularly welcomes visitors from both within and beyond Hudson’s borders.

Located on the shores of the Oďż˝awa River, the centre has received complaints in the past and O’Shaughnessy said the sta has worked to address all concerns raised. “One complaint, for example, has been that people park in front of private homes,â€? she said of the public road shared by Greenwood and others in the community. “We try, as good neighbours, to prevent that but not all

visitors know.�

Aďż˝er receiving the verbal request from Hudson Director General JeanPierre Roy’s oďŹƒce to remove the ďƒ&#x;ags and signs, O’Shaughnessy responded with a leďż˝er and said she hopes to be able to sit down with Hudson administraďż˝on to reach some sort of agreement. “The Urban Planning service applied the by-law,â€? said Roy, “but the council is the legislaďż˝ve aspect of the town. Anyone who doesn’t agree with a by-law can request a change. There’s a democraďż˝c process for that.â€? Some changes would require a public consultaďż˝on process while others can be decided by council.

Roy said the issue at hand was the use of temporary signage, like ďƒ&#x;ags, being used on a permanent basis, a pracďż˝ce that skirts the zoning by-law and is not equitable with companies who bear a larger tax burden to support permanent signage.

Roy suggested Greenwood make a request to change the by-law and said he would bring the issue up at the August 29 caucus meeďż˝ng. “If this is something we can ďƒžx, that’s great,â€? O’Shaughnessy said. “If it’s a by-law, we look forward to working on it.â€?

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Signs that have graced the grounds and windows of Hudson’s Greenwood Centre for Living History since its incepĆ&#x;on as a museum in 1996 have been removed following the complaints of area residents to the town.

The centre is opera�onal primarily in the summer months from Wednesdays to Sundays with some Christmas fes�vi�es held in both the Greenwood house and throughout other venues in the town. O’Shaughnessy said in an

eort to keep Sunday mornings peaceful, the centre’s acďż˝viďż˝es only begin at 1 p.m. that day. “We love to do what we do in the most comfortable way possible. We try; we always have and always will.â€?

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Austin Continued from page 13 His interest in municipal poli�cs began about four years ago just a�er the local elec�ons at the �me when the Pine Lake dam broke. “I was making tests on the water in the lake. That was when we were realizing there were a lot of environmental issues going on with the lake, not just the dam breaking,” he said.

Pine Lake “I would like to see it restored – or somewhat restored – to what it was and also maintain some of its natural func�ons that it currently is taking on now,” he said adding that as a swamp it is ltering the water ow and removing pol-

lutants.

“That’s something we need to maintain because it’s an integral part of the watershed.” He is very aware of the legali�es from an environmental point of view and the requirements of the Ministère de Développement durable, Environnement et Lu�e contre les changements clima�ques (MDDELC).

“No ma�er how we approach it, everyone in the town wants it to be something beau�ful,” he said.

Sandy Beach “I see the development as something that needs to be very restricted because of the ooding,” said Rikley-Krindle.

In his es�ma�on, perhaps the rst 50 metres of land parallel to Royalview Street appeared to remain rela�vely un-

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If you’re low-income or perhaps even middle-income, chances are you may not see a den�st regularly since the cost may have you avoiding the den�st’s chair.

According to the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, approximately six million Canadians avoid visi�ng the den�st every year because of the cost, and

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touched by the ooding this past spring.

He said going past the 50-metre mark would not be an intelligent idea because of the ood risk and the nega�ve impact on the ecosystem. “The Communauté Métropolitaine de Montréal (CMM) is looking at redoing the oodlines, so that could signicantly affect how much of the property can be developed,” he noted.

Regional government Rikley-Krindle has made a point of attending mee�ngs at all levels of municipal governance including Hudson town council, the Municipalité régionale de comté Vaudreuil-Soulanges (MRC-VS) and the CMM. “I make the effort in understanding how things are working.”

He observed that when he a�ended

a CMM mee�ng, the MRC-VS representa�ve, Mayor Guy Pilon from VaudreuilDorion wasn’t able to be there. “These mee�ngs (CMM) are held every two months, if we want anything from the CMM, we have to have someone there,” he said.

“If we want to empower Hudson, then we have to do it at all levels of regional organiza�on. Making decisions here is great, but we have to make sure we have MRC–VS and CMM backing. It will also help with funding.”

Rikley-Krindle is currently pursuing a degree in environmental studies and policy at McGill University. He’s condent he will be able to handle the workload of represen�ng District 2 and university.

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Activities and Entertainment SOUPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on in Vaudreuil-Soulanges

The Vaudreuil-Soulanges SOUP Fesďż˝val is back for the sixth successive year to be held at Pointe-du-Moulin Historical Park, 2500 blvd. Don-Quichoďż˝e, in Notre-Damede-lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ă&#x17D;le-Perrot on Sunday, September 3, 2017.

The SOUP Fes�val stands for Symbol of Openness and Union of People. The

aim of the fesďż˝val is to bring people together, providing opportuniďż˝es to meet new friends from diďŹ&#x20AC;erent cultures. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a unique ďż˝me to exchange recipes, ideas and points of view with people of all ages and backgrounds. And really, who doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like soup? Soup is eaten worldwide, typically bringing comfort and joy to those

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The main acďż˝vity is the Golden Ladle Contest which is nothing less than a gargantuan tasďż˝ng of twenty or so diďŹ&#x20AC;erent soups, originaďż˝ng here and elsewhere and all bursďż˝ng with ď&#x192;&#x;avour. There are two categories. Chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Toque Soup is a friendly contest between professionals. Soup Mania is for all amateur soup-makers! And â&#x20AC;&#x153;amateur soup-makersâ&#x20AC;? means you, me and everyone! Imagine how the chefs, scraping vegetables and chopping chives in their kitchens, will have racked their brains to invent THE soup to win the coveted Golden Ladle to be awarded by popular vote. Just thinking about tasďż˝ng all those soups, each more delectable than the other, makes my mouth water! Beware, soup is served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

But thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more than just sipping soups! Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be sandboxes, bean bag toss games, outdoor group games and obstacle courses for young people; and historical presentaďż˝ons at the Mill and the Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House, and free wagon rides for you to discover the beauty and vastness of the park. Addiďż˝onally, this year will feature a troupe of tradiďż˝onal dancers, Les Ă&#x2030;clusiers de Lachine.

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Soup reigns supreme at the upcoming 6th ediĆ&#x;on of the Vaudreuil-Soulanges SOUP (Symbol of Openness and Union of People) FesĆ&#x;val September 3.

feel �red or maybe a li�le bit lazy. And sun hats too! Please note that animals will not be allowed in the park.

For those who have started their collecďż˝on of cups, the souvenir cup will be green this year. This is a fundraiser to ensure the Fesďż˝valâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conďż˝nuity. This friendly collectorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s item costs only $5. Show your support and love for the SOUP Fesďż˝val by purchasing one!

The Fes�val will take place, rain or shine, because it only happens once a year!

Whether you are from here or elsewhere, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all waiďż˝ng for you! Entry to the park, parking and tasďż˝ng of soups are free.

For more informaĆ&#x;on visit www. fesĆ&#x;valdelasoupe.ca; e-mail us at info@ fesĆ&#x;valdelasoupe.ca; follow us on www. facebook.com/FestivalSoupe.VaudreuilSoulanges or call (514) 453-9530.

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Activities and Entertainment Greenwood’s Treasures in the Attic coming Saturday, September 16 Bring in your own ‘treasures’ to be appraised Audrey Wall

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Hudson’s very own ‘An�ques Roadshow’ annual event is coming up so don’t miss this unique opportunity to get your own treasures appraised by experts.

This year there will be seven expert appraisers on hand to evaluate your an�ques and collec�bles. Bring them in and nd out the story behind your special item. Please note there is a cost of $5 per item evaluated.

New this year, is a professional numisma�st (coin expert) Peter McDonald, and a vinyl record expert Rob Carr to appraise both LPs and 45s. Our regulars Victor Isganai�s is back to assess general an�ques, decora�ve and ne Arts, Canadian, American and European, Wilfred de Freitas and Susan Radvin (books), Kevin Colgan (general an�ques, carpets, art and pain�ngs), Maureen Trudel-Decelles (gold buyer, jewellery), and Roberto Menard (nostalgia items, toys, glass and china).

Call Greenwood at (450) 458-5396 for an appointment, or drop by between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at St. James Church with your ar�cle(s).

During the day, a tea room will offer hot homemade apple pie and scones, along with coffee and tea. A raffle will take place throughout the day, with prizes drawn at 3:30 p.m.

A very special Vintage Sale will take place all day, featuring many interes�ng items for sale, including an an�que wash

PHOTO BY AUDREY WALL

Some of the Vintage Sale objects at Treasures in the Aƫc

stand, mirrors and lots of collec�bles. All proceeds go towards the upkeep of Hudson’s historic treasure, The Greenwood Centre for Living History. Please drop by and help make this event a success.

Greenwood’s annual Treasures in the A�c event takes place Saturday, September 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. James Church Hall, 642 Main Road.

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Starting off on the right foot with a free activity with Accès-Loisirs AŌer having already allowed more than 430 adults and children free access to sports and cultural acƟviƟes since its launch in 2016, the Accès-Loisirs Vaudreuil-Soulanges program is back with new registraƟon dates for the fall 2017 session.

To register, eligible ciƟzens must report to one of the points of service with proof of income (noƟce of federal or provincial pension plan for 2016 or claim for income security recipients), proof of residence with address (driver’s license or recent tax bill).

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Lionel-Séguin Building located at 102 Saint-Pierre Street in Rigaud; • Sector of Soulanges: Saturday, September 16, at Maison de la famille de Vaudreuil-Soulanges, 1210 Principale Street in Saint-ZoƟque.

To qualify, gross family income must be less than or equal to the threshold below, depending on the number of people in the family: • 1 person: $21,487 • 2 people: $26,748 • 3 people: $32,884 • 4 people: $39,926 • 5 people: $45,282 • 6 people: $51,073 • 7 or more people: $56,861 The list of available acƟviƟes with the number of places for the session will be displayed in the registraƟon points. No registraƟon or reservaƟon will be permiƩed by telephone.

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BEACONSFIELD The Beaconseld Pet Fair returns to the grounds of Centennial Park September 8 and 9 showcasing a large number of animal rescue organiza�ons, vendors, and exhibitors. The event features a Parade of Adoptees, dog agility demonstra�ons, face-pain�ng for the kids, and a blessing of the animals. Have your photo taken with our mascot! Join us at 288 Beaconseld Boulevard between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Don’t shop, adopt!

You’re welcome to bring your own dog along provided it’s kept on a leash.

HUDSON The annual St. James Church Consignment Sale will be held Saturday, September 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 642 Main Road. We will happily sell your furniture, small appliances, knick-knacks, silver, an�ques, jewellery, lamps, linens, etc. Please no books, �res, or clothes.

Bring items to the church Thursday, September 7, from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday, September 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. For more info, call Linda at (450) 458-5100.

On Saturday, September 16, Greenwood presents Treasures in the Aƫc, its own ‘An�ques Roadshow’ where for $5 per ar�cle, expert appraisers will evaluate coins, an�ques, art, china, silver, vinyl records, and collec�bles of all kinds. Gold buyer on site. Vintage sale.

‘Mile high’ apple pies for purchase. Hot apple pie and ice cream and scones in tea room. Join us at St. James Church Hall, 642 Main Road from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More info at greenwood-centrehudson.org.

St. Mary’s free Drop-In Centre for young Moms & Tots starts up again September 12. Children aged 0 to 5 years welcome every Tuesday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Coffee provided for free. Join us at 261 Main Road in Como.

PINCOURT CASCA Vaudreuil-Dorion will be holding a cat adopƟon day Saturday, September 2, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., at Faubourg de l’Île Shopping Centre, 101 Cardinal-Léger Blvd. For informa�on regarding our adop�on days, contact cascavaudreuil@outlook.com or visit www.cascaorg.ca. Please note that adop�on fees are requested to help us with our vet bills and other costs associated with the wellbeing of the cats under our care.

POINTE-FORTUNE Maison Macdonell-Williamson House is hos�ng a Garage Sale Saturday, September 2, and Summer Finale Day with Family Picnic - Corn boil, Homemade Ice cream Sunday, September 3. Bring your

lawn chairs, sit back and relax. Join us at 25 rue des Outaouais, Highway 417 East/Route 40 West, Exit 1 for PointeFortune. Cost to a�end any event: $3 per person for admission to the House. Members and children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult. Tea Room $5 per person. Most events are free. For more informa�on, call (613) 676-2228 or email housemw1817@bell. net or consult www.mwhouse.ca.

ST. LAZARE On Sunday, October 8, more than 40 four-legged companions, as well as 40 handlers, are expected to take part in the second edi�on of Canadian Cancer Society’s (CCS) Paws for Hope, a fundraising ac�vity that helps save more lives, one step at a �me. The event will take place at Guides Canins, 1200 Montée Poirier, a proud local partner of the CCS. Last year, the event raised more than 10,000$. To par�cipate, each walker must collect dona�ons before the event on behalf of their dog and turn up (rain or shine) to walk a few kilometres in good company. In addi�on to the $10 registra�on fee, the minimum suggested collec�on is $100 per animal. Those who would like to walk a second dog will have to raise an addi�onal $50 at least.

The ac�vity will be followed or preceded by a picnic. There will also be entertainment and canine sports demos. Please visit pawsforhope.ca for more informa�on, and choose Saint-Lazare on the drop-down menu.

FURTHER AFIELD Ar�st Susan Jephco� will be leading an evening of life drawing/gesture sketching using a scan�ly clad male championship bodybuilder/model, Wil White – hence the �tle – Scandalous Sketching. Join us for this fundraising event Saturday, September 16. Doors open at 7 p.m., event begins at 7:30 p.m.

Place: Zudio (144 High St., Vankleek Hill). Ticket Price: $45 (which includes all materials, plus a complimentary glass of wine) are available at The Review and Arbor Gallery Cultural Centre (both in Vankleek Hill) and by credit card by phoning (613) 851-5870. Ques�ons can be directed to contact@arborgallery. org.

An invita�on is extended from the Dalkeith Historical Society to spend an evening with Dane Lanken who will be talking about Glengarry Pioneer Photographer, Duncan Donovan. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with a buffet supper from 6 to 7 p.m., talk with Dane Lanken and music to follow by Brian Caddell around 8:30 p.m. This will take place at the Robertson Clark Building, 1841 Dalkeith Road, on Saturday night, September 16. Tickets $10 each at the door. For more info call (613) 874 2514 or (613) 874 9994.

Movies You Might Have Missed Title: Brief Encounter (1945) Directed: David Lean Genre: Drama/Romance Available on YouTube Brief Synopsis: Returning home from a shopping trip, bored housewife Laura Jesson (Celia Johnson) meets virtuous doctor Alec Harvey (Trevor Howard). Their casual friendship soon develops into something more.

Aggregate Scores: 8.1 IMDb 89% Ro�en Tomatoes Review: A train sta�on can represent many things. It can be the des�na�on of a long awaited reunion, or the point in which two paths divide forever. It can be a rou�ne journey to work, a spontaneous adventure, freedom or restraint. These mul�ple meanings make a dimly lit, crowded London train sta�on the perfect place for this classic love story to unfold.

In Brief Encounter, Laura and Alec meet by chance while wai�ng for their respec�ve trains, and nd out they have a lot in common. Both are respectable, upper-middle class people, with loving spouses and children back home. Laura is a stoic, du�ful housewife, and Alec is a passionate, hard-working doctor. These are the exact type of people English society looked to for building a be�er future a�er the horrors of World War II. However, none of this saves the two from being unhappy. This unhappiness allows the ini�al spark of friendship to become much more.

This may seem like a rela�vely simple plot that you may have heard before. Frankly, it is. What makes Brief Encounter special is how expertly it is wri�en, directed and acted. The acclaimed screenwriter Noël Coward cra�ed a �meless story that is not ruined by the passing of �me. While this lm is over 70 years old, it s�ll feels fresh and relatable. Director David Lean is be�er known for epics like Lawrence of Arabia, yet he creates a small universe in the train sta�on with recurring passengers, workers and characters. Brief Encounter is a (ahem, brief) 90 minutes.

Yet the way the camera moves around the train sta�on allows the events to unfold seamlessly, making the lm feel longer in the best way possible. While the wri�ng and direc�ng are superb, it is the ac�ng that really elevates this lm. Johnson and Howard are perfect together. Their conversa�ons ow so naturally that it pulls you into their dangerous affair. How o�en do you wish for two people to spoil their marriage and family and just get on a train together?

Besides being a �meless romance, Brief Encounter is also a fascina�ng look at English society. Much is made about the ‘s�ff upper lip’ a�tude, where emo�onal feelings are meant to be neglected for the good of Queen and country. This lm challenges this no�on, and asks the characters to decide what train (and path) they wish to travel. Will they choose love and reject social norms, or will the sense of moral duty and respectability win out?

This is why it’s a beloved Bri�sh classic, and one that should make the long awaited journey across the pond to be a classic in Canada too.

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325- Autos for Sale $24.95 until it sells

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150 - SERVICES

150 - SERVICES

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

HUDSON. Immaculate 4½ condo, quiet cul-de-sac, near centre, to rent from October 1, short or long term to suit.

2-3 months: $1600/month; 4-6 months: $1400/month; 6 months and over: $1300/ month. Tel: 450-458-5975 (170907)

PIANO PIANO PIANO Fine tuning $88. Regulation, voicing, repairs, all makes and models, any condition, Grands and Upright pianos, keep your piano tuned, enjoy music. quebecpiano@gmail.com. Text or call 514-206-0449. Thank You! (170914)

Lawn Maintenance business: Hedge trimming, lawn cutting contracts, landscaping, sodding, fall clean-up, trim bushes, trees. Good rates. Call 514-884-5959

River Rock – best price guaranteed!

Delivery and/or installation available.

514-458-7496 Beautiful Persian Rug “Tabriz”, 11’6” x 8’6”.

Woolen silk, cream background. Price to be discussed. Call 514-694-8200 (170914)

125 - FOR RENT New 4½ condo for rent, Hudson, hardwood floors, granite counters, dishwasher, indoor parking, available immediately, $1300/month. 4½ nouveau condo à louer, Hudson, planchers bois franc, comptoirs de granite, stationnement intérieur, libre immédiatement, 1300$/mois, 514-9848081, 819-425-4483, nancy@vertdeveloppement.com (170914) Hudson - spectacular office/commercial space for rent. Furnished offices or open workspace, wifi, alarm, conference room, classroom, large open gathering/workshop hall. 450-458-5353 (170907) Newly constructed 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom condo for rent in Vaudreuil. Large laundry room with plenty of storage space. Close proximity to schools, parks and Highways 20 and 40! Call Tracey at 514-654-1729 (170831) Semi-basement 2 bedroom apartment in the heart of Hudson. $750/month. No pets.

All appliances included. Available immediately. Please call 450-458-0406 or 514-6979396 (170907) 3-bedroom bungalow in Hudson centre, freshly renovated, fireplace, claw-foot tub in bathroom, stainless steel appliances included, fenced-in backyard, large deck, shed, pets accepted. $1400/month. Available immediately. Short-term or long-term lease. 514993-3552 (170914)

200 – CAREERS/EMPLOYMENT

Medé Inc. We are looking for: Service man Mechanic

Class1 or 2, with competency cards and minimum 5 years experience

Customer Service Representative for counter sales

Minimun 3 years experience

We offer competitive salary and benefits

Contact Michel 450-455-4015 YOUR LOCAL JOURNAL

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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 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 Wolftech Inc. Since 2004.

PC/Laptop repair, sales and services.

Custom system builds. Software/hardware upgrades, virus - malware removal. Data recovery, network and internet troubleshooting. Pick-up or In-home service. Very competitive rates. Windows and other software tutorials.

HTTP://wolftech.ca service@wolftech.ca 514-923-5762 Victor Landscaping – Pavé Uni – Mini Excavation – Sodding – General Landscaping – 514-458-7496 - victorlandscaping.net

with experience for Tire Installation (Cars & Small Trucks)

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2½ (one bedroom) in a garden cottage, All your indoor and outdoor painting near Hudson, secluded, own entrance, access needs including power washing and gutter to garden, fridge and stove included, avail- cleaning. Specializing in pre-sale touch-ups.

Seniors discounts available. Stefan 514-972able immediately 450-458-3381 (170907) 1435 or Mike 514-453-4541 (171026) A-Frame Coach House for rent in St. Lazare, available October 1, 2 bedrooms, Hudson / St-Lazare Junk Removal. living room, eat-in kitchen, rear and front We want your junk! Don’t bring applibalconies on second floor, garage, laundry ances, BBQ’s, batteries, electronics, to the room and storage area at ground level. eco center. We’ll pick them up for free. $900/month plus utilities. 450-458-5777 We clear houses, garages, barns, busi(170907) nesses, etc. Bilingue. Please call Chris 450-458-7518 (171012)

ELDER CARE / CLEANING. Friendly, honest and experienced. Have security clearance, have automobile, good with children and pets, CPR/First Aid certified, local (from West Island to Rigaud), speak 4 languages. References available. 514910-9914 (170907) OBEDIENCE I CLASS. Starts Wednesday, September 13, 2017, 6:30p.m., Ste-Annede-Prescott (Centre d’Action). Duration: 6 weeks, 1 hour/week. Possibility to have a class at 8:00p.m. PUPPY CLASS also offered.

For information: Madeleine Paradis, MCP, Éleveure et éducatrice cyno-professionnelle. paradismadeleine@hotmail.com or 613-6771006 (170907) Masonry Services, Stonework on stairs, walkways & walls. Foundation repair & parging. Call Pat 450-458-7925 (170914)

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Piano Lanco - Experienced local piano technicians offering quality tunings and skillful repairs. Improve the sound and touch of your piano with hammer voicing and action regulation. info@pianolanco. com 514-770-7438 “MAN WITH A VAN” MOVING. Whole house. Small moves, too! Quebec/Local/ Ontario. Experienced/Equipped. Please leave a message 514-605-3868 MIKE THE MOVING MAN. Moving Service, local, trailer rentals.

Call Colin: 514-850-9948 William Services. Windows & gutters cleaning. Cedar hedge trimming and planting. Wood, steel and electric horse fences, landscaping. Call William 514-983-8474 Handyman/Contractor, reliable, 20 years experience. Plumbing, electrical, carpentry, cement work/repairs, decks.

Structural experience. No job too big.

Discounts for future contracts. Derek 514-898-4392 (170921) ¿Moving? All jobs. Reliable, reasonable, fully equipped. Local and Ontario, Maritimes, USA. 35 yrs experience. Call Bill or Ryan 514-457-2063. **MTL LANDSCAPING** - Grass Cutting & Leaf Clean up. Hedge, Shrub & Tree Trimming. Punctual & Reliable. Myles Truax 514-929-3315 (170907) Piano Lessons by well-liked, experienced female teacher. McGill graduate. Classical, traditional and fun music. All ages and adults. Call Bennedikte 514-912-0145 (170907)

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 Hedge and shrub trimming and planting, tree pruning and removal, stump grinding, gardening, yard clean-up. Grass cutting and sod. All exterior maintenance and general landscaping. Sean 514-9919674 SINGING LESSONS. Private or SemiPrivate. In my home (St-Lazare). Sing the songs you love! Call Morgan. 514-6071308 References available.

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

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Paul’s Painting, including renovations, big and small. Tiling, flooring, custommade decks, cement repair. Call 514-9005839 (170928) Central Vacuum and Canister Vacuum Cleaners. Sales and repair of all brands.

SEBO Vacuum Cleaner $398 and up. (Electrolux, Filter Queen, Kenmore and Central Vac). New Central Vac with bag, hose, accessories $675. Other brands available from $329 and up. Repair and service of all central vacuum systems. Parts and bags (all makes). Biodegradable cleaning supplies. Toilet paper $31.95/48 rolls. AspirateursHudson.com 67 McNaughten, Hudson, Quebec 450-458-7488 Marie Gauvin, Acupuncture / Tracy Eades, Osteopath / Jocelyne Talec, Osteopath. Formerly working at the Centre de Santé Louisa Burns in Rigaud, they continue to offer their health care services within the community and can now be reached at 514-400-1808 (170907) Renovate and restore your decks, screened-in porches, gazebos, sheds & pergolas before the big freeze! Siding, framing, gyproc, floors, stairs and basements. Free estimates and plans. RBQ 5688-2244-01. Jonathan 514-402-9223 Registered Gun Smith. We buy new and used guns, restricted and non-restricted.

514-453-5018

175 - WANTED INVESTORS/PARTNERSHIP - Profitable/ CleanEnergy - CleanFire Stoves 100% pure beautiful Stones by Brazilian Manufacturer, Zero-Emission, Ultra-Economic 3kgWood/12hrs/Cozy Steady Heating, Healthiest no damp Walls/Ceilings/no fungus, Worlds’ Safest System subsided in Europe, easy kits 2install. Works w/wood or hydrogen. Please Contact: ROCKKINGDOMLTD@YAHOO.COM (170831)

A Military Collector looking for medals, flags, swords, uniforms, documents, helmets, hats, all related war memorabilia WWI, WWII, Canadian/German or others.

Antiques, collectibles, aviation, nautical, coins, badges, maps, signs. Please contact Patrick 450-458-4319, patrick148@ca.inter. net, 2760A Côte St-Charles, St-Lazare, Reni Decors (171116) $ Buy car for scrap. Running or not, 24/7. www.scrapvehicule.com Call 514-951-4203

200 – CAREERS/EMPLOYMENT Expanding rope manufacturer with multiple full-time positions open in production, shipping/receiving and splicing.

Wages based on position and experience.

Located on the Ontario/Quebec border. Send CV’s to nsnow@atlanticbraids. com or call Nick at 613-674-2728. www. atlanticbraids.com (170831)

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325 - AUTOS FOR SALE

The Vaudreuil-Soulanges Palliative Care Residence is looking for a part-time (21 hours/weekly) Director of Nursing Care responsible for the full scope of services and activities offered by the nursing care team. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://www.mspvs.org/en/ Emplois/director-of-nursing-care/ (170831)

BMW 550I 2007 Mint shape, New tires/ brakes all around, fresh maintenance. Second owner sale, 173,000kms. $9950. Fully equipped. View on Kijiji. Call 514-742-2779

275 – GARAGE/MOVING SALE Garage Sale! Moving - 509 Boulevard Perrot, Île Perrot (Vieux Kitzbuhel), Saturday, September 2 and Sunday, September 3, 9:00am – 5:00pm. Decorations, antiques, furniture and much more! (170831) Saturday, September 2 and Sunday, September 3, 9:00am-4:00pm, 534 rue des Érables (corner Harwood Boulevard). Household items, books, wash stand, craft materials, clothing, scooter, arm chair and much more. Rain or shine. (170831) Clear our your extra treasures. Turn them into cash at the St. James Consignment Sale, Saturday, September 9, 10:00a.m.2:00p.m.; 642 Main, Hudson. Bring items to the church Thursday, September 7, 7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.; Friday, September 8, 10:00a.m.-2:00p.m. and 7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.

Information: Linda 450-458-5100 (170907) Moving Sale. Friday, September 1 and Saturday, September 2, 8:00am-4:00pm.

Antiques, furniture, jewellery, tools, porcelain, fishing items, fridge, stove, etc. 381 Main, Hudson. (170831) Garage Sale. 3335 Route Harwood, St. Lazare. Saturday, September 2 and Sunday, September 3, 8:00am-4:00pm. Antique furniture, two recliners, KitchenAid Stand Mixer, lamps, tables, single bed frame, hide-a-bed, 6-piece black oak office furniture, Italian kitchen set and many more items. (170831) Giant Yard Sale. Entire household. Furniture, dinette set, china, glassware, kitchenware, portable A/C, butcher block table, bikes, children’s items, Christmas decorations and more. 2812 Ramezay, St-Lazare.

Saturday, September 2, 9:00a.m. If rain, Sunday, September 3. (170831) GARAGE SALE, 2696 Sandmere, September 2-3, furniture, bikes, antiques, quilts, chairs, coats, boots, shoes, dishes, wall deco, jewellery, lamps, flat screen tv, chaise longue, beer keg, books, mirrors, teak chairs, purses, suitcases, snowboard and boots, nursing uniforms and more. (170831)

1996 Honda Civic Si with multiple modifications: 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.

514-979-1603 2009 White Saturn Outlook, 8 passenger, 120,000kms, good condition, $9500. 438-8788587

Mercedes CLK 320 - 1999 - Convertible, Silver. 208,000 KM. $6,900. Call 514-216-9217.

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 Rare 2010 Infiniti G37S Sports Coupe 2-door, Grey, RWD, Fully Loaded, Navigation, Sun roof, Leather Heated seats, Upgraded BOSE sound system, New Michelin Pilot Sport Performance Tires, Winter mags with Toyo Winter Tires. Must see! 90,000km 450-732-5867 Marc Chevrolet Malibu LS sedan 2013 top condition, 77,175 kms, OnStar feature, 2 sets of tires on rims with steel mags. $10,950. 450458-0527 1979 Harley Davidson EFXE, 1200 Shovelhead engine, suicide shift, in good condition, asking $4000. 514-993-3552 2006 Ford Fusion, 6 cylinder, fully loaded, automatic, grey. Mechanically A1.

New Toyo tires, 136,500km, extremely clean car inside and out. This car looks great! Asking $4250. Call Richard: Home 450-458-1497, Cell 514-794-4507 Hyundai Accent 2002, 1.5, automatic, blue, winter tires, good winter car, $800.

450-458-7488 1992 Lincoln 192,000 km. V-8 auto, fully equipped, used for weddings, second owner, electric roof. Invested $12,000. Must sell (illness) $1250 Cash. 514-453-7468 2006 Mercedes CLS 500,Silver, never winter driven. 86,000 kms, very clean, $18,000 – negotiable. Call Ray: 514-668-9718.

In Memoriam

Stuart Gordon Stuart Gordon passed away on June 21, 2017.

He is survived by his daughters Ruth and Ann and his grandchildren Megan Fitz-James, Thea Fitz-James, Alec Fitz-James and William Mercer. Many thanks to Nova, the CLSC and the Hudson Medi-Centre for their help and support.

A private memorial will be held at a later date.

Thomas Albert Smith December 28, 1936 - August 18, 2017

Tom was born December 28, 1936 in Blythe Bridge, UK. Died August 18, 2017 in PointeClaire, Qc, Canada. Predeceased by his wife Moyra and son Simon. Loving father to Marianne (Ron), Martin (Joanne), Lucia (Jack), and Adrian. Granddad to Brandon, Emma, Christine, Eva and Georgia. Brother to Norine. Tom was a chemist, a chorister, a host of the Namaskar Retreat Centre, volunteer and lay preacher. He taught us to love nature, music, academics, and custard.

A memorial service will be held at Wyman Memorial United Church on October 14 at 11:00 a.m. Many thanks to the staff at the Chateau Dollard and the Lakeshore General Hospital, wing 4 North, as well as the Angels at Nova Hudson. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Nova Hudson, the Lakeshore General Hospital Foundation, or your local church.

Anne Symonds (nee Phillips)

Anne Symonds (Phillips) passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side at the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Palliative Care Residence near her home in Hudson after a brief but devastating illness. She will be sadly missed by her two daughters Cheryl (Denis), Teri (Marty), her grandchildren Trisha (great-grandson Luke), Kyle (Christine), Gerrett and Maya as well as other family members including Shireen (Rod), Jim (Laureen) Michael and Margaret (sister-in-law) who became family by her marriage to John. She will also be greatly missed by her brothers David (Dorothy) and John (Sally). She was predeceased by her husband John, mother Rosalie and sister Pam. The family wishes to thank the palliative care facility for the amazing and respectful care given to Anne and her daughters during the time she was there.

In lieu of flowers donations can be given to the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Palliative Care Residence, 90 Como Gardens, Hudson, Qc, J0P 1H0.

Funeral service to be held at St. James’ Anglican Church, 642 Main Road, Hudson, QC Saturday, September 2nd at 1:00 p.m.

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Family Dentistry 472 Main Rd., Suite I, Hudson 450.458.5334

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Dr. Amy Archambault Dr. Paul Morton

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

Building structural, foundation and waterproofing expertise, reports and expert testimony.

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DENTISTS

HOME CARE NURSING

Dr. Diana Ponoran Dr. Aileen Elliott

Ste-Angélique Dentaire 1763 Ch. Ste-Angélique, St-Lazare (450 )455-7924

Nova Hudson

Nursing care, palliative care, cancer care, foot care, family support, volunteer services and adult day centre.

465 Main Rd, Hudson, Suite 202 (450) 458-5727

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

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Home and Estate

The English Gardener Applauding Nature’s little helpers James Parry Your Local Journal It has been a very busy week in the garden dear readers. Not for me, I hasten to

PHOTO BY GREG JONES

add, but rather for my trusty countless assistants who have been working their li�le bu�s off helping to beau�fy it, reap its harvest, and doing what comes naturally to ensure that it will con�nue to grow in good health.

I’m talking about busy, buzzing honey bees scouring owers for precious nectar

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to take back to their hives while pollinating other plants. Squabbling, scrounging squirrels – black, grey, and red – gnawing and snipping off ripe bu�ernuts from the big tall tree shading our back deck to take back to their larders wherever they hoard them for the winter months ahead.

Like clockwork and beginning at about six every morning for the past couple of weeks, they have been dropping them like bombs bouncing on the roof and deck. Screeching at me when they spot me there below picking up at least a third to pass on to a friend who will dry them and share with his family come fall.

Hey guys, it’s my tree. I planted it over 30 years ago. Help yourself. But don’t get me started or I will pick up two thirds!

Meanwhile, ge�ng back to those bees currently abuzz around red Monarda – also known as Bee Balm incidentally - Phlox, Rudbeckia and Blackeyed Susans, Hydrangea, the last of the Hosta blooms, and one of my favourite owers at this �me of year with the unfortunate name of Jewel Weed which is actually a member of the ImpaƟens family, it suddenly struck me that I had not seen one single fuzzy bumblebee around this summer.

Quite by happenstance, the very next day I read an ar�cle in the NaƟonal Post which revealed that according to a certain Nigel Raine, an environmental professor at the University of Guelph, a widely used pes�cide is pu�ng bumbleHawkesbury, ON

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bee popula�ons at an increased risk of ex�nc�on.

It’s called Thiamethoxam, evidently a major neonicoƟnoid found in agricultural crops around the world that has reduced the possibili�es of queen bumblebees star�ng new colonies by more than a quarter. According to recent research

by York University in Ontario, those neonico�noids have spilled over from such crops as soy and corn in both Ontario and Quebec to Maple trees and other plants such as Dandelions and Clover.

Kind of scary, eh? Unless you happen to hate Dandelions. Wonder what’s next here in our region and our li�le pes�cide-free town of Hudson?

UnƟl next Ɵme, enjoy your garden, Nature’s liƩle helpers and all!

E-mail: creaƟon@videotron.ca Vankleek Hill, ON

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Most of my properties have sold, I need to refresh my inventory!

West-Island, all areas of Vaudreuil-Dorion, Hudson and St-Lazare.

Detached Homes, semi-detached or condo.

Homes in need of minor or extensive repairs also considered.

Want to know how much $$$ you can get for your home? Want to know what can be done to help increase the value of your home? Call me and I’ll be happy to share my knowledge and experience with you.

Chantal & François

Secluded from neighbours Max Price: $300,000.

Bedrooms: 2 or more.

Bathrooms: 1 is Àne Area: Rigaud, Vaudreuil, St-Lazare or Hudson.

Features: Would accept some renovations to be done. Detached or attached garage, works on cars, needs privacy from street.

Lisa & Robert

Bungalow, charm & character Max Price: $ 400,000 - $500,000 Bedrooms: 2+1 or 3 Bathrooms: 2+1 (ensuite in master) Area: St-Lazare, Vaudreuil, Hudson Features: Bungalow, Garage, no major work to be done.

Thinking of ReÀnancing, setting up a line of credit or need a new mortgage? Rates are historically low, but a slight rate increase has occurred in the last weeks.

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This notice is not intended to solicit property owners already under a brokerage contract.

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Casino

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PHOTO COURTESY ORANGE FILMWORKS

Lynn and Carl Sandquist (extreme leŌ and right) together with their daughter Carly (third from right) were treated like movie stars by the producƟon crew of Orange Filmworks shown here during their two-day shoot at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort in Hogansburg, N.Y. for a TV commercial that will begin this Fall.

Politics

Continued from page 12 “(The business sector is) not necessarily my district but as a team, I think the whole council should address these types of things.”

Team effort Though her seat, if elected, is in District 2, Massa sees serving on council as a group effort.

“I value the ideas of those who’ve been here for many genera�ons,” she said, “but I can also bring fresh ideas to the town and work as a team to keep the town moving forward.”

Massa hasn’t been scared off by the rough ride the previous municipal coun-

cil has faced over the last four years and has the full support of her family in pursuing this goal.

She said a priority is bringing the Town of Hudson back to its former status and has been gathering feedback from residents in the district to gauge their respec�ve priori�es and concerns, and said it’s important to focus on the nature plan for wetlands and conserva�on areas, the reason she and many others are a�racted to the town.

Massa credits the current council members for the work they’ve done considering the signicant challenges they faced, in light of the breached Pine Lake dam and legal challenges from former Director General Catherine Haulard.

“Thanks to them, now is the opportunity to help things evolve.”

The next thing they knew, she added, they were in front of the camera for a two-day shoot being treated like real movie stars.

“Wow, what an experience,” added Lynn Sandquist. “Everyone at the casino as well as all the crew could not have been more welcoming, friendly, and professional. In fact, we all became like one big family and it is something that Carl and I will remember all our lives. We were all winners for those two days and it

is going to be fun seeing ourselves on TV some�me this fall.”

Accompanying the Sandquists were Carly’s partner, Danny Mahoney, and their friends, Jim and Lyne Moriarty, all of whom were in full agreement.

Contacted in Minneapolis, Stuart Mager, producer with Orange Filmworks, told Your Local Journal, “The Sanquists were great. They were very easy and comfortable to work with and they are a joy. In fact, this is part of the reason they were selected. Because they are fun, comfortable, and easy to like. They also appear to be a very close-knit family and they seem to truly appreciate and enjoy each other.”

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Softball silver

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(Top row, leŌ to right): Coach Sylvain Lejeune, Sara-Maude Normand, Maylie Houle, Olivia MacDonald, Camille Gagnon, Kenzie MacDonald, Marianne Brisson, coach Mathieu Gagnon. (Middle, leŌ to right): Mackenzie King, Meagan Gauthier, Ariane Gagnon. (BoƩom, leŌ to right): Bianca Nadeau, Jasmine Guerra, bat girl Béatrice Gagnon, Chloé Boyer and Marie Bernard.

Following their victory at the So�ball Fast Pitch AA Provincial Championship in July, the ladies of the Lac St-Louis Lions AA U16 went to O’Leary, Prince Edward Island to represent their province at the Eastern Canadian So�ball Championships which was held from August 24 to 27. Twelve teams from Ontario, Quebec, Nova Sco�a, New Brunswick, PEI, and Newfoundland all made the trip to beau�ful sunny PEI.

$424,900 142 High Street, Vankleek Hill.

Ontario. #1067715

With a record of ve wins and two losses, the Lac St-Louis Lions AA U16 made it to the nals on Sunday and played against the Kawurtha, Ontario Lakers where they were defeated 9-4 but s�ll proudly came home with the silver medal. What an accomplishment for these girls and what a thrill for the parents to live this beau�ful dream with their favorite players. Olivia MacDonald was named the tournament top pitcher.

$114,900 4027 Highway 34, Vankleek Hill.

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People 11 years and older who can’t get dental care elsewhere will have a choice of a free lling, extrac�on, or cleaning.

The rst 50 pa�ents are guaranteed to be seen and pa�ents will be seen on a rst-come, rst-served basis.

For the event, Ste. Angélique Dentaire den�st Dr. Diana Ponoran and her dental clinic team are dona�ng their �me and resources free of charge. Since its start over 16 years ago, nonprot Florida-based dental organiza�on ‘Den�stry from The Heart’ has encouraged thousands of individual den�sts, hygienists, volunteers, and hundreds of prac�ces in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and elsewhere to host annual ‘Den�stry from The Heart’ events for people who cannot afford dental care.

Dr. Vincent J. Mon�cciolo founded ‘Den�stry from The Heart’ a�er holding a

free day of dental care in his office. Since then, Mon�cciolo’s mission to reach out to those in need of dental care – but who are unable to afford it – has become a growing movement worldwide.

It’s perhaps no surprise to see Ste. Angélique Dentaire involved in such an ‘angelic’ gesture. The clinic is known for offering compassionate care and for being community minded.

Its message to the public? “This is the day we give back to a community that has been so wonderful to us.”

RegistraƟon for the DenƟstry from The Heart event begins at 8 a.m. on Saturday, September 16, so arrive early.

Besides an early start, paƟents are encouraged to dress for the weather and to bring along chairs, blankets, water, snacks etc., for the wait.

Ste Angélique Dentaire is located at 1763 chemin Ste-Angélique, #200 in St. Lazare.

For more informaƟon, phone (450) 455-7924 or visit angeldental.ca

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