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Cutting ties A number of residents living near the CP railroad tracks in VaudreuilDorion can breathe a little easier as

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Work underway to remove massive pile of old rail ties near Vaudreuil-Dorion neighbourhood John Jantak

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Work has begun to clear out a huge pile of used railway ties along a portion of the Canadian Pacific (CP) railway tracks which are located close to a residential area of Vaudreuil-Dorion.

The news was confirmed by Stacy Patenaude, Manager, Government Affairs and Communications for Canadian Pacific in an email to The Journal to update the situation. “Regular replacement of railroad ties is a critical part of maintaining safe railway infrastructure.

Pickup of the used railroad ties is underway,” wrote Patenaude.

Fears over possible fire The situation with the pile recently came to light after Rue Hôtel-de-Ville resident Scott Spence, a retired City of Montreal firefighter with 37 years of experience, and several of his neighbours expressed concern about what could happen if the pile of used wood-

PHOTO BY JOHN JANTAK

Resident Scott Spence recently expressed his concerns over the huge pile of used wooded railroad ties that are stored on Canadian Pacific land behind his house and the possible environmental consequences that could happen if the ties ever caught fire.

en ties which have been treated with chemicals to preserve the wood were to catch fire.

“As a firefighter when you’re dealing with hazardous chemicals, one large pile would produce an incredible amount of heat because it’s all tar and oil. For firefighters it would be hard to get close enough to battle it because there would be so much heat,” said Spence. He’s also concerned whether the city’s fire hydrants in the immediate vicinity would be able to provide sufficient water pressure to fight this type of fire.

“The other thing is that you don’t really want to fight this type of fire with water because you’re going to contaminate the whole area. That water is going to mix in with the chemicals, go into the ground and the water table is going to be totally contaminated. This will seep into the rivers and lakes. All the vegetation is going to die,” said Spence.

Smaller piles preferable Instead of having one large, continuous pile of old ties, Spence said a more practical approach would have been to have several smaller piles with empty spaces in between that would keep a fire confined to a manageable area as opposed to a massive burning pile.

Spence is also concerned about the possible health effects from the chemical odours that emanate from the pile which are inhaled by nearby residents.

He feels the best solution would be to remove all the railway ties and move them to a more secluded area away from residential properties.

Federal jurisdiction For Mayor Guy Pilon, he says the city is aware of the problem but there isn’t much they can do except to monitor the situation because the railway and surrounding land is under federal jurisdiction. He also feels the issue has become nothing more than, “…a storm over a glass of water.”

“On Tuesday, I was watching as a truck was being loaded with those ties.

PHOTO BY JOHN JANTAK

Canadian Pacific (CP) has begun work to remove a massive pile of used railway ties located on its property adjacent to a residential area in Vaudreuil-Dorion. All the ties are expected to be removed by the beginning of September.

It’s like that every two to three years because that’s where the ties are piled near the tracks when they’re replaced.

A big pile eventually accumulates and then they are removed and sent off for proper disposal,” Pilon told The Journal during a telephone interview on August 11.

“Yes, sometimes there are big piles

and sometimes there are smaller piles.

Yes, we’ve asked CP to make smaller piles instead of one large pile. They reassured us that the ties are treated with fire retardants that are meant to prevent a fire from happening. The used ties are all in very bad condition so this will make it even harder for a fire to take hold,” added Pilon.

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EDITOR’S CORNER

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Armchair politics It’s August and we’re basking in another hot and humid summer but it won’t be long until that most contentious, difficult, and insalubrious of seasons is upon us – municipal elections.

Though November seems like a world away, plans are well underway for those with strong constitutions willing to endure four years of potential wrath and vitriol whilst trying to be a good citizen performing a public service.

And in this day of instant communication punctuated by emojis from keyboard agitators, the gloves are already coming off.

Some incumbents are opting to tough it out for another four years while some are throwing their hat into the ring for the first time. Some have previous municipal experience and all have a keen interest in how their towns are run and how their tax dollars are spent.

Politics – no matter which level of government – can be an ugly thing. It’s not unusual to hear insults hurled, F-bombs dropped, and tears shed at council meetings. What’s especially unfortunate is that the disrespect is more often directed from fellow council members than from members of the public.

Before another nasty comment is made or a snickering emoji is placed on a social media update announcing a candidate is bravely willing to spend four years for little remuneration in an effort to better his or her community, be thankful someone is willing to take a stab at it rather than spouting off from a throne in front of a computer screen.

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Dear Editor: editor@yourlocaljournal.ca Doctor dilemma Dear Editor, About eight years ago my family doctor of 20+ years passed away so I had to find a new one.

Searching produced no results and I ended up at CLSC in Dorion where I filled out a form and put my name on the ‘waiting list.’ Three years later I received a call from someone saying she was my new doctor at CLSC in Vaudreuil. I consider myself lucky because so far I never had the need to see a doctor except for a general checkup I do every year or two.

So for the next two years I saw this doctor twice for my checkups but this time when I called to make an appointment for my next checkup I was told she had left the CLSC and went to a private practice.

When I asked how to get a new doctor I was told I have to again put my name on the waiting list.

When I went online to complete the form, it said I already had a family doctor – the one who left the CLSC for private practice. I called the CLSC in Vaudreuil and was told I first had to call another number to have my existing doctor’s name removed from my file and then I could go back to fill the form and have my name back on the waiting list.

I finally succeeded putting my name back on the waiting list but the process is ridiculous. The point here is that the system of finding a family doctor is wrong and no one knows anything about it or cares to fix it. I tried to find some kind of an ombudsman or a link for this subject in the Quebec health system to raise my concerns but I found nothing.

As a side note, the CLSC in Vaudreuil-Dorion is the only place I know which has ‘Paid’ parking. I can see this practice normal in downtown Montreal but in Vaudreuil? With all the free parking each commerce

offers, why is the Government health provider collecting a few dollars from parking?

Nicolas Forwood Vaudreuil-Dorion Time to end the Olympic movement Dear Editor, The hoopla of Tokyo 2020 is now behind us, which allows me time to reflect on what it all means.

So, at the risk of being portrayed as the Scrooge of the Olympic movement, knowing full well that I will incur the wrath of those who find the idea of scuttling the Olympics politically incorrect, consider the following: 1. The cost of staging the Olympics, particularly the Summer Games, has become prohibitive, even for wealthy nations, with limited long-term benefits in the way of permanent facilities. Japanese citizens are already complaining that the cost, estimated to be as high as $20 billion, will saddle them with increased taxes for decades to come.

2. Annual championships can easily be held, as they currently are, in already existing venues for most traditional Olympic sports.

3. The arbitrary nature of which sports to include – or not – renders the original goal of the movement meaningless. And many of those sports come and go. Take, for example, women’s softball. Back as part of the Tokyo games for the first time since 2008, the sport will not be included at the Paris Games in 2024. As to surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing (the most ludicrous new inclusions) c’mon folks, get serious.

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Saint-Lazare will seek out people setting off illegal fireworks John Jantak

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Saint-Lazare resident Denis Côté is tired of being awoken at 2 a.m. by the sounds of fireworks exploding near his residence so much that he brought his concerns to the monthly municipal council meeting on August 10 to ask Mayor Robert Grimaudo and the five sitting councillors if there’s anything the town can do to rectify the issue.

The situation has unnerved him so much that Côté brought a used shell and empty fireworks box he found near his home to show council how serious the situation is.

“It’s a continual problem,” said Côté.

“At night we’ve been disturbed by the noise from the fireworks. It’s really annoying but like District 1 Councillor Geneviève Lachance said, it’s a problem that affects the entire town. The people just light up their fireworks and disturb the nearby residents.”

Fire danger While the fireworks may be pretty to watch as they explode in the sky, Côté

said the downside is that the embers could spark a fire if they were to fall into a wooded area or land atop someone’s roof.

“I live close to the Chevrier sand pit and one night there was a good southwest wind blowing and those sparks from the fireworks came right over my house. For me, this was enough. There’s a 100-year-old forest nearby too so any one of these sparks can start a fire in the forest. This is my main concern and it’s a real problem,” Côté told The Journal after the council meeting.

Côté said he’s informed the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) about the situation but by the time they arrive on scene to investigate a complaint, the culprits have already left. The town is reminding its citizens that even if fireworks are sold legally over the counter, it is a municipal offence to use fireworks without authorization and their negligent use could result in criminal charges.

Complaint completely justified Mayor Robert Grimaudo said Côté is completely justified in his complaint saying the town went through a similar situ-

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Saint-Lazare resident Denis Côté holds a spent casing and empty fireworks box which he showed to council to illustrate that people have been recently setting off fireworks at the Chevrier sand pit illegally.

ation with him two or three years ago when there was a spate of unauthorized fireworks going off at the time. The town worked together with the SQ, the town’s public security and fire department and managed to stop the illegal activity.

“It stopped for a long time but obviously it’s starting again,” said Grimaudo. “Technically, we have a regulation against setting off fireworks privately. If you want to set off fireworks, you need a permit to do that.”

Reporting illegal activity “It’s like the town when we set off fireworks during the Fête nationale or on Canada Day, there are permits and a whole lot of procedures we have to follow. That’s not the issue. The issue is

people buy fireworks and find a place to set them off. It’s a problem and so by sensitizing the population and explaining to them the dangers of why such activities are not allowed, hopefully some of the parents might get involved,” added Grimaudo.

The town has also issued a communiqué to its residents reminding them that by launching fireworks illegally, they could spark a destructive fire that could destroy dozens of homes, burn acres of forest, cause the death of people and decimate wildlife and flora.

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THE SOAPBOX CARMEN MARIE FABIO

Wrong number “Hello Lila,” read the text that appeared on my phone last Thursday.

“You have secured an appointment for a COVID-19 test. It will take place on 08/06/2021 at 11:00,” and gave the address of a location on Boulevard des Laurentides in Laval.

The message contained exact instructions on what time to arrive and also included a reference number. The trouble is, I’m not Lila. I don’t live in Laval. And I didn’t make the appointment.

My first instinct was to reply to the text telling them they had the wrong number but my son pointed out it was a ‘noreply’ sender. When I reverse-searched the number, I found it had originated in Chicoutimi. Trying to call the number only resulted in a recorded message saying, “We’re sorry. Your call cannot be completed as dialed.”

Fine. But Lila needed to know she had a COVID-19 test scheduled for the next day. This was serious.

I took to Facebook to search the name and while it’s not that common a given name, trust me when I say there’s more than one. Besides, the thought of being on the receiving end of a Facebook message from a random stranger telling them they had a COVID-19 test the next day sounded way too weird and borderline creepy.

I debated calling variations of my own phone number to see if I could reach Lila – until I crunched the numbers. A seven-digit phone number can be rearranged into 720 combinations using the (n[n-1][[n-2] ... to k factors)/k!, where n is the possible number of digits and k is the number of digits in the number. For a seven-digit number, the formula is 10!/7! and that’s for a number with no repeating digits. (Denoted by the exclamation mark (!), factorial means to multiply by decreasing positive integers) and if your eyes haven’t already glazed over and you’re still reading, it means you’re almost as neurotic as I am.

My next plan was to simply reach out to the testing venue to see if they possibly had a listing of expected test recipients for the following day. Only try as I might, there was no phone number to be had.

“Let it go,” advised my son.

“But what if her job is depending on it or something?”

He was right, of course. There wasn’t much else I could do.

A day later, my husband received an even more bizarre text which read, “Hi Tiffany – where can my student find the new modules? There are supposed to be maybe 20 of them to be completed before school starts.”

Okay.

“I’ll see your Lila and raise you a Tiffany,” he said before responding the sender, “Please verify the number you’re trying to reach. My name is not Tiffany.”

Curiosity usually gets me in trouble but I also like solving puzzles. Thanks to Google, we deduced that area code 541 (as opposed to my husband’s 514) is located in the state of Oregon and a quick reverse number search indicated that Tiffany indeed has the same number as hubby but with a different area code. That little mystery was solved within minutes.

I don’t know if Lila ever made it to her COVID-19 testing appointment but if she didn’t, I want her to know that I tried.

But what I did learn from all of this was that it was easier to cross international borders to fix a simple booboo than it was to find an actual human being to speak to in our own healthcare network.

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Continued from page 4 4. There is no rationale to including sports played by highly-paid professionals. I defy anyone to make a convincing argument why tennis or golf should have a place in the Olympics, even if not represented by top professionals. Neither sport has a history as part of the Olympic movement, though a sport’s history alone should not by definition exclude it. But these sports are clearly out of place. One could even say the same for baseball – and I’m a huge baseball fan.

5. The issue of doping calls the entire Olympic movement into question.

Russia is not even permitted to compete under its own flag given their egregious and repeated offences.

And who else might be tolerating these dangerous practices, considering that drug testing is always forced to catch up with sophisticated efforts to disguise such abuse?

6. It has become obvious that many Olympic events serve as little more than platforms for lucrative product endorsements.

7. The chase for the podium focuses the public’s attention on winning rather than competing. Yes, records are made to be broken, but why the emphasis on winning a spot on the podium? Does that mean anyone coming fourth or worse is considered unworthy? I am in awe at the dedication of athletes who commit themselves to being the best they can be at their chosen discipline, therefore no athlete should ever be considered unworthy for not making the podium.

8. The medal chase among the world’s nations – who’s up, who’s down, who’s leading in medal count – only serves to accentuate our differences.

The nationalistic fervour that accompanies such competition is somewhat unsettling. And if ever there were a time in world history when we should not be so preoccupied with our differences, that time is now.

I am not suggesting there is no place for such sporting events, nor am I denigrating the efforts of athletes to excel in their chosen field. (I freely admit that I do enjoy watching swimming and track & field events, which one would rarely have the opportunity to watch if it were not for the Olympics.) International competition is healthy, but let’s gets back to something approaching the original intent of the Olympics, which can be done in ways that respect the competitive yet friendly aspect of sport. Because, as it stands, the Olympic movement is simply no longer credible.

Wayne Saray Saint-Lazare Open letter to Madame Claude DeBellefeuille Bloc Québécois Member of Parliament I am writing this letter with a great deal of grief and concern. As I write this, the news of another 182 unmarked graves at Ktunaxa Nation territory in BC has just been announced. The news

on May 28 of the 215 children buried at the former Kamloops Residential School shook the nation. If that was not enough, a much larger number of 751 were then found only a few days later at the old Marieval Residential School site. To some, this may come as a surprise, but to others who are aware of the cultural and physical genocide of Indigenous peoples in Canada, it was just a matter of time before these children were found. The truth always comes out.

I recognize that the current government is not the perpetrator of the atrocities that lead to the demise of these children; however, you are the government who is perpetuating the system that allows for the continued abuse and discrimination against First Nation Peoples.

As the Government of Canada, you must do better; you must honour and respect the lives of these children and the families who never received answers by giving them a proper resting place. Their voices, which would have carried knowledge, language, love, and tradition, have now been erased at the hands of the Canadian government.

I would like the Government of Canada to provide support to Indigenous communities to conduct ground radar searches at residential school sites within their territories so that all the lost children can be identified and given a proper burial. This is in direct reference to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) Calls to Actions 71 thru 76.

I also urge you to call upon the federal government to provide sustainable funding for existing and new Indigenous healing centers to address the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual harms caused by residential schools.

As one of the main perpetrators of this violence against Indigenous peoples, your government must take concrete actions to mend its relationships with Indigenous peoples in meaningful ways. I urge you to call upon the federal government to put pressure and remove all funding and tax breaks to the Catholic Church until it lives up to its responsibilities as listed in the TRC 58 thru 61.

Joan Gottman National Democratic Party Salaberry-De-Valleyfield MediCentre issue Dear Editor, People obviously write to newspapers to get their opinion out there and should expect some people to agree or disagree or just bitch about what’s written. That being said, I will go ahead with my thoughts.

What is going on with the MediCentre’s new phone system? Do they not realize that no one can get through?

When they are advised about the difficulty they say they are busy…..Well yes, they are busy but… REALLY! Yes, they are hardworking wonderful, dedicated people (and no, I am not being sarcastic). They are.

But still when something doesn’t work why not fix it?

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Despite traffic-calming measures implemented on Bellevue in Hudson, residents say it’s done little to mitigate the ongoing speeding issues.

Hudson council looks at finances and traffic Nick Zacharias

tion” said Mayor Jamie Nicholls. “Tonight we’re passing a resolution that will enable us to identify the market value of The online meeting of the Hudson the Sandy Beach lots, and once we have town council that took place on Monthat information in hand, we’ll be better day, August 2 was highlighted by discusequipped in our ongoing negotiations sions about examining the financial imwith (land owner) Nicanco Holdings.” pact of the proposed Pine Beach (Sandy When asked by resident Eva McBeach) development, citizen complaints Cartney what the town planned to do concerning continued speeding violaonce they had the valuations, Nicholls tions on Bellevue despite its re-design wouldn’t say. He replied he couldn’t say to incorporate traffic calming measures, what they are going to do until the reand requests to have council meetings port was in hand and that he is, “…subreturn to a live, inject to the will of person format. council.” Council You vote on by-laws, and Looking for a voted by majority we don’t get the details unprice tag to award a $12,000 til after…. You refer often to As previously contract to ABMS transparency. I fail to see why reported, a group Evaluators to asdocuments we used to have of volunteer excertain the value perts, in absence of the properties, should not be available at the of any town anwith District 4 meetings. alyses, presented Councillor Barbara - Hudson resident Eva McCartney a study to counRobinson castcil in June, 2021 ing the sole vote predicting an esagainst seeking the information. timated quarter-million dollar annual Bellevue traffic issues negative impact on town finances (rathAccording to Bellevue resident Josée er than a property tax windfall) should Baribeau, the narrowed lanes, speed the proposed development proceed at bumps and bollards placed on Bellevue Sandy Beach. Benoît Blais, one of the have not had the intended traffic-calmauthors of that study, questioned couning effect. Said Baribeau, “Nothing that’s cil as to their conclusions on the report. been done on Bellevue has improved “It’s missing quite a bit of informathe speeding … it’s been hell.”

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District 5 Councillor Jim Duff asked if she’d made complaints to the police and told her that it is up to citizens to do so.

“The town can ask incessantly to have police there, but it comes from the citizens … We did what the engineers told us. We made a road with all sorts of traffic calming measures. It’s up to the SQ.” Baribeau expressed dissatisfaction with the response, but vowed to call police daily to try to get the situation under control. District 1 Councillor Helen Kur-

gansky said she’d like to invite the SQ to a meeting with local residents to look for solutions together.

Meetings to continue online for now “Can we please go back to live council meetings?” asked resident June Penney during question period for the online assembly, saying the current format lacks the feeling of being part of the community that in-person meetings give. The mayor said that it was ‘in the works’ but cautioned that in-person meetings still present challenges with COVID-19, and also said that Zoom meetings had the benefit of reaching a broader audience.

Resident Eva McCartney seconded the critique of online meetings, though her message took some time to get through as her signal on Zoom was breaking up. She pointed out that detailed information, such as outlines of proposed by-laws and financials, used to be available at regular meetings but online are not. “You vote on by-laws, and we don’t get the details until after.”

The mayor replied that she could always request that information from the town, but McCartney came back online to say, “You refer often to transparency. I fail to see why documents we used to have should not be available at the meetings. Why won’t you allow it to be available during the meetings as opposed to after the fact with an access to information request?”

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KELLY’S KEYBOARD A MILLENNIAL’S VIEWPOINT

KELLY MIYAMOTO

Zzzzzzz…

Remember when we were little and we did absolutely everything we could do to stay awake beyond bedtime? ‘No, pretty please, five more minutes!’

Yeah, I don’t know what all that was about. Sleep is great.

But of course – as these things sometimes go – by the time we reach an age where we really start to appreciate it, a good night’s sleep might come to us less easily.

I know that’s how it’s been for me. I’ve had a tough time with regular sleep for years. So many of us have. Why is that?

Mental health is a big part of it. Exhaustion, burnout, stress, anxiety, depression… all of these things and more can negatively affect our sleep habits, which in turn can impact mental health even further.

Technology is another huge factor. We’ve heard it for a long time. Screens are bad. They disrupt our circadian rhythms and keep us from easing properly into sleep, especially if we’re scrolling through our phones when we’re already in bed for the night.

And it’s not just the screens themselves. Social media and the 24-hour news cycle have created an environment of content overload that can keep us alert when we need to rest. It’s hard to figuratively and literally ‘log off.’ Wanting to watch just one more episode of that exciting new show you just got into doesn’t help either. I’m guilty of that. A lot.

The occasional restless night isn’t much to worry about.

It’s the long-term sleep deprivation that can bring down our quality of life. From work performance and social life to lessening the risk of developing serious diseases and cognitive disorders, proper rest is essential for a healthy body and mind.

Millennials and younger age groups in particular have an already-complicated relationship with mental health and the technology we grew up with. And all of us, regardless of demographic, can feel the effects of mental stressors and the downsides of technology. Nobody needs chronic sleep-deprivation on top of that.

So, what to do next? How do we calm our minds and prevent long nights of tossing and turning?

There are lots of techniques for falling asleep and staying asleep out there that can improve our habits. I’ve had some luck with journaling to get my thoughts out and staying away from screens for a while before bed. Reading as part of a pre-bedtime routine can help calm racing thoughts and reduce stress.

I’m a background noise person, so putting on a quiet podcast or some gentle music has helped before. For others, total silence may be the way to go. Avoiding nighttime snacks or things like coffee too late in the day is also a good strategy.

Getting cozy can mean comfortable sleep attire, a dark room at an ideal temperature, a warm shower or some light stretching to loosen up, or even practicing mindfulness and meditation if that’s what does it for you.

Sleep is nice. And so important.

Let’s go catch some z’s!

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PHOTO COURTESY VSPCR

The Vaudreuil-Soulanges Palliative Care Residence is getting back to regular annual activities and will be hosting the 9th edition of the VSPCR Walk September 12. This year’s fundraising goal is $70,000 to help sustain the residence’s free palliative care services to people throughout the region.

Celebrate our return to freedom… by walking for the VSPCR Josée Descoteaux

Special contributor

With this post-pandemic return to freedom, who among us doesn’t feel completely reborn this summer? Now that we can take part in social activities again, we can also look forward to the fall season as well, eager to soak up the beauty of the colours that are sure to seem more incredible than ever.

With things returning to normal, the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Palliative Care Residence (VSPCR) can finally bring back the activities it so desperately needs to pursue its mission. A prime example is the 9th edition of the VSPCR’s Walk, to be held Sunday, September 12, 2021 (starting at 8:30 a.m.) at Parc nature les Forestiers-de-Saint-Lazare. This year’s walk is presented by Polymos.

Our generous walkers are invited to create one or several groups with their family, friends or colleagues, or simply register as single walkers.

Those who don’t plan to walk for the residence September 12 can nonetheless show their support by making a donation to support a team. Regardless of the amount raised, every donation is truly appreciated and, above all, abso-

lutely essential.

Food and refreshments will be sold on site and walkers will be entertained both as they make their way along the set course as well as after the walk, which is set to begin at 10 a.m.

The VSPCR offers care to residents in the region and surrounding areas, free of charge. To ensure that we can keep providing these services for free, however, we need to raise over $1.4 million every year. Our objective for this year’s walk is $70,000, which means we need lots of walkers!

Enjoying a brisk outdoor walk after being confined to our homes for so long… there’s no better way to celebrate our return to freedom!

For more information or to register for the Walk, visit www.jedonneenligne. org/fmspvs/campagne/Marchewalk/ Vaudreuil-Soulanges Palliative Care Residence Since 2010, the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Palliative Care Residence (VSPCR) offers free specialized palliative care services to persons of all ages in the terminal stages of a disease, with respect and dignity. For further information, visit www.mspvs.org/en/

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‘Strawberries in January’ in August The Hudson Village Theatre is back Carmen Marie Fabio

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After 17 months of pandemic-induced dust and echoes in a venue that’s more associated with attendees young and old who come to be entertained, the Hudson Village Theatre is thrilled to be re-opening with the long-awaited production of ‘Strawberries in January’ until August 22.

“It’s a really neat take on the romantic comedy,” HVT’s Artistic Director Dean Patrick Fleming told The Journal. “It was written in French about 20 years ago by a 24-year-old writer.” Fleming said the playwright, Évelyne de la Chenelière, broke some traditional theatre rules in crafting the play.

“The audience has to go along for the ride to try and figure out what, exactly, is truth and what’s not.” The story is told in a series of flashbacks by the narrator as the seasoned cast of performers portray four individuals searching for love and connection. Translated into English by Morwyn Brebner, the performance offers a Québécois comedy for both sides

of the language divide.

Fleming said he’s been wanting to do this play for a long time since initially reading the script and the pieces finally fell into place to have the current cast and crew rise to the challenge.

“It’s the perfect play to come back to the theatre with. The idea of doing a play about people seeking love and desperately seeking connection coming out of the pandemic, it made so much sense.”

The HVT is extending a special invitation to the younger generation who may not realize the magic of seeing a live play in a theatre setting. Anyone aged 30 or under is offered a ticket price of $30 (as opposed to the $39) admission fee.

“We need to be reaching out to the younger people and let them know that the theatre is there for them as well,” said Fleming. For a generation that consumes a large part of their entertainment on small screens and seconds-long snippets, Fleming said the transition to watching a live play is not necessarily a stretch.

“Once anyone comes through the

PHOTO BY MICHAEL GREEN PHOTOGRAPHY

The Hudson Village Theatre returns with the play ‘Strawberries in January,’ a colourful and funny examination about the need to seek out human connection, particularly relevant after the extended COVID-19 social isolation.

door, our responsibility is to put something really good in front of them,” said Fleming. “We trust in the product, in the shows that we’re putting on. It’s just important for everyone to know that they’re welcome.”

Fleming describes the cast members as ‘amazing’ having all worked nationally with actor Quincy Armorer also serving as the artistic director of the Black Theatre Workshop and having performed at the Stratford Festival.

“It’s our first fully BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of colour) cast and they bring a huge level of experience,” he said, adding, “They’re incredibly fun and funny and bring a great life to the play.”

All government safety protocols are being followed and there is also a COVID

officer as part of the production team ensuring that the crew and the artists received their vaccines. Seating will allow for family bubbles with an empty seat separating each group. Though previous attendees at the HVT could imbibe in a glass of wine whilst watching the show, the bar remains closed at the present time. The lobby is also currently closed which is, as Fleming says, “unfortunate but safe.” Attendees will be asked to wear a mask until they’re seated at which point it can be removed. The runtime of the play is roughly 80 minutes with no intermission.

For more information, including the actors’ biographies, consult villagetheatre.ca/strawberries-injanuary/

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KICK IN THE ARTS

BRIAN GALLAGHER

Dorothy and the case of the blunt chopsticks Guy walks into a bar. Nah, too easy. Guy walks into a backyard garden party where they serve Moroccan olives, Italian cured meats and Chardonnay on doilies and fine china. Better.

More uncomfortable. Now those who really know me know that I am not a fancy-pants kind of guy. Actually, I rarely wear pants truth be told. See, I figure that pants are something that comes with belt loops and a zipper. I am PHOTO BY STEVE GERRARD fine with expandable, cotton blend waistbands and drawstrings thank you very much. Sadly, the only issue with shopping the sale rack at the local discount store is that when the sun hits them at the right angle the unmistakable sheen of the chemically-altered cotton fabric sends blinding rays of light soaring around the room and if you don’t shield yourself from the nuclear glare in time, all you can see for the next 15 minutes is the album cover from ‘Dark Side of the Moon.’

While listening to people happily chat about their summer activities and travels it is not lost on me that with the season two-thirds gone I have done... nothing. Maybe it’s because I’m getting older, but I truly am looking around saying, “Where did the summer go?”

Seems like all I have done is hung out at home, worked on some basement renos and watched the hordes of people stampede each weekend past Crooked Tree Corner to the beach down the road – clogging up the streets with their SUVs full of blow-up kayaks and paddleboards while toting a Paw Patrol plastic cup in their hand filled to the brim with Bud Light as they peacock around in Speedos and bikinis they clearly bought 20 years ago. Welcome to North Old Orchard Beach (‘NOOB’ for short). And with our esteemed paper on vacation for two weeks I didn’t even have anyone to rant or complain to. I found myself last Tuesday writing 1000 times to my benevolent editor on the garage wall “No work and no play makes Brian a dull boy.” As my dear departed father would say – “S--- in one hand and wish in the other, see which one fills up first.”

Perhaps crude, but I get my thespian parent’s point. It’s up to me to get my behind out of the basement and out into the world. Well heck, maybe I should. First I have to stop by the local discount store and pick up one of those XS Speedos.

Then again I suppose I should feel lucky that I at least don’t have the first-world problems such as keeping my naturally curly hair straight so as to go out to the country club to rub elbows with all the other suburban landlords who own property that they bought while drunk-dialling on The Shopping Channel (Is that really a thing? I think I heard it at a cocktail party I was working at as a dumb waiter…).

I keep imagining them driving around in their spic-and-span BMW sedans scurrying from tenant to tenant with their trunks wide open overflowing with Mega-packs of Costco toilet paper that is barely seven degrees of separation from sandpaper and only $12.50 left in their chequing account. It’s all about the futures, dividends, and options my fellow peasants, and something that sounds like it came from an old horror movie – ‘Crypto-currency.’

Where do I get these ideas from? Clearly I need to lay off the General Tao chicken with extra MSG before bedtime as I continue to wake up in the downward dog position dreaming of stabbing balloons with chopsticks while screaming, “Die, Dorothy! Die!” Where was I? Oh yes. Get out there and enjoy summer beautiful people – don’t waste any more of this lovely weather; and please avert your eyes if you see something walking down the beach towards you that looks vaguely like a chicken egg with a blue rubber band wrapped around the middle. Sorry for that one, but now you can’t un-see it, can you?

From the ‘NOOB’ Lick-a-Chick stand and sun-screen dispensary here in the sandy dunes of Crooked Tree Corner just east of the automatic $2 blow-up paddleboard air filling station in downtown Shangri-La – sociable!

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PHOTO COURTESY JUDY HUNG

Directed by Judy Hung, the Vaudreuil- Dorion Youth Orchestra will perform their debut public concert at Boutique Cafexo in Vaudreuil-Dorion, 358 Saint-Charles Avenue, on Saturday, August 28 at 2 p.m. Admission is free and there is ample seating outside the venue.

Classics with a side of coffee Brian Gallagher

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Putting together a show, musical or otherwise, is a daunting task for the first time. Putting together a youth orchestra concert playing chamber and orchestral music by Bach, Elgar, Grieg, Offenbach, Bizet, John Williams, and more is quite a feat for a debut show but that’s just what Vaudreuil-Dorion music teacher Judy Hung has decided to do. Judy is keeping very busy this summer all the while working on a conseil des arts grant proposal for her first solo album which will be on the 19th century historical piano and the 19th century salon.

Judy will be directing the VaudreuilDorion Youth Orchestra in their debut public concert at Boutique Cafexo in Vaudreuil-Dorion on Saturday, August 28 at 2 p.m. Admission is free and there is ample seating outside the venue. Judy and I sat down (virtually of course) to chat in an exclusive interview about the exciting upcoming concert.

TJ: What made you decide to organize a youth orchestra?

JH: As the population in Vaudreuil-Soulanges is booming, we need a youth orchestra in the region so students who are learning a musical instrument would have the opportunity to learn and play in an orchestra environment, to have the opportunity to play in public for the community, and the community would be able to hear orchestral music live. This is important for the young generation, as well as for the community of Vaudreuil-Soulanges.

TJ: How many people in the orchestra and what are their names?

JH: Currently we have 12 musicians. Here are our names and instruments: Conductor & violoncello da spalla: Judy Hung Violin: Kai Chen, Hannah Creese, Émilie Gagnon, Audrick Gaucher, Léandre Gaucher, Lucas Morzycki,

Nicholas Morzycki Viola: Melissa Morzycki Cello: Charles Creese, Eleanor Creese Flute: Julia Morzycki TJ: What is everyone’s musical background?

JH: I am a professional violinist, pianist, violoncellist da spalla, music director and music teacher based in VaudreuilDorion. The members of the orchestra are my violin and piano students, as well as students of other local music teachers.

TJ: Will you be doing more shows in the future? What are the plans for the orchestra?

JH: This summer we are playing two shows – one is a private show for a seniors’ residence and the other is our debut public concert at Cafexo in Vaudreuil-Dorion. We are also looking into participating at Cultural Days/Les journées de la culture as well as other festivals in the region if there is an opportunity.

We have a very successful start of the orchestra, and we hope to continue it. We are actively recruiting and welcoming new members; whoever plays an instrument, reads music, and would like to have experience playing in chamber and larger ensembles, please feel free to contact me. We would definitely need government support in order to continue the group; right now we particularly need a larger rehearsal space.

We would like to thank Dominique, the owner of Cafexo, for his support for local musicians and artists.

If you are out and about town on Saturday August 28, why not make the point of stopping off for an afternoon treat and encouraging these young local musicians who will be eager to show off their talents playing some beautiful pieces. I know that they are going to be happy to see you support local music.

For more information, consult www. judyhungmusic.com.

Vaudreuil-Dorion posts $8 million operating budget surplus John Jantak

adopting the next five-year capital plan.

However, an amount will be kept for various ongoing and developing projects as Vaudreuil-Dorion council unanimouswell as to deal with unforeseen events ly approved its 2020 fiscal report at its that may arise,” Pilon added. monthly council meeting on August 9 Long-term debt decreased by $4.2 which highlighted a surplus of nearly $8 million between December 31, 2019 million after posting operating revenues and 2020. Long-term debt stands at of $88.6 million and operating expenses $193.6 million. This debt represents 3.1 and allocations of $80.6 million for the per cent of the standardized property previous year. wealth, which is very acceptable for a The city noted that $1.4 million of the developing city like Vaudreuil-Dorion. surplus came directly from an increase in The city also has $ 4.1 million in working property tax transfer revenues. The city capital set aside for parks, playgrounds also benefited from financial assistance and green spaces and parking. from the provincial government in the Excellent finances amount of $3.4 million to deal with is“I’m very happy about the fiscal resues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. port. We have a surplus of almost $8 COVID-19 and long-term debt million and this money will be used for Part of this amount was used in 2020 different things like we do every year to offset certain loss of income attributwhen it comes time to prepare our anable to the complete or partial shutdown nual budget. We take a part of this of activities and to take all the necessary money to inject into our budget so we health measures to adequately protect can reduce the cost to the taxpayer for citizens and employees. different projects,” Mayor Guy Pilon told “The portion The Journal. not used this year “People have The use of the surplus regarding Queto understand that balance will be determined with the surplus bec’s financial assistance in 2021 by city council over the com- we have a certain will be used next ing weeks when reviewing amount of monyear in order to ey that has been and adopting the next five- given to us by the be able to mitigate year capital plan. the effects of this provincial governpandemic which ment to cover the - Mayor Guy Pilon are still being felt,” cost of COVID. We said Mayor Guy Pistill have about lon. $2.5 million that can only be used for “The use of the surplus balance will this purpose. This increased the amount be determined by city council over the of the surplus but we are happy to have coming weeks when reviewing and this money because this way we can The Journal

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Vaudreuil-Dorion Mayor Guy Pilon said he’s proud his council team takes on the annual financial challenges in running a municipality and presents a balanced operating budget.

create special things like a day camp for children,” said Pilon.

Prudent with its spending The mayor said he’s proud that his council team is able to take on the financial challenges the municipality faces each year when it presents its annual operating budget while being prudent with its spending as indicated in its prior annual fiscal reports. “We’ve been doing

this job for 16 years now,” said Pilon.

He added that the city is still studying current market conditions to determine when it will be an ideal time to ask for tenders to be resubmitted for its new city hall and library as part of it municipal hub. “The municipal hub is always on our mind,” said Pilon. “We’ll look at how the market goes.”

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Do you behave violently toward your partner?

It’s time to seek help.

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If you are having difficulty controlling your aggression, anger or emotions in your couple relationship, know that resources are available to help.

Go to Québec.ca/ressourceshommes to find social agencies that provide support, mutual assistance and treatment for men whose circumstances are difficult, behave violently, and who are perpetrators of sexual abuse or were themselves sexually abused as children.

These resources are ready to help you.

Violence against women.

It stops now.

What to do if you are a victim of domestic violence?

If you need immediate help, call 911.

If you need support, compassion or advice on what to do, call SOS violence conjugale at 1 800 363-9010.

The help line is confidential, bilingual and open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Our female frontline workers will listen to you, reassure you and answer all your questions.

They can also help find a temporary shelter for you and your children.

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ADVICE FROM THE HEART

KAREN SIMMONS Welcome to our advice column featuring The Journal’s own Karen Simmons who brings a mix of life experience, common sense, and a loving heart to any situation. Have you got a dating issue? Family problem?

Unresolved friendship issues? Just ask Karen.

Send your questions confidentially and anonymously to karen@yourlocaljournal.ca ******* Dear Karen, I like to take my dogs out for a walk in the evening when it’s cooler. Unfortunately, this is when our neighbours shower and they have humongous windows in their bathroom and have chosen the no-curtain look. We have a full view of their little secrets and frankly, I am uncomfortable. Should I buy them curtains anonymously or just talk to them?

Dear Uncomfortable, I’m not gonna lie… I laughed out loud when I read this! What a ridiculous and uncomfortable situation to find yourself in. I honestly don’t know what people are thinking sometimes. I am all for people living their lives but do they not realize that people can see in, especially when it’s dark outside?

I guess you actually have a few options and what you decide to do is obviously entirely up to you and may depend a bit on the relationship that you have with your neighbours.

The first and most obvious option would be to simply walk in another direction and avoid the situation entirely, but this could end up making you feel resentful towards your neighbours. Another option would be to speak to them which might be a bit uncomfortable but, in my humble opinion, is probably the best way to go. It’s possible that they don’t even realize this is happening and if this is the case you might be saving them from some embarrassing moments. I think I would try to be very light in my approach. It is, after all, a bit comical.

And finally, and as you mentioned, you could anonymously buy them some curtains but I really don’t think this is the best route to take because I think that people generally respect us more when we are up front and honest. Thank you for taking the time to write in and happy walking! ******* Dear Karen, My mom passed away last year and my brother and I have slowly been sorting through her things. We’ve kept a few mementos and donated much to charity. There remains a huge pile that my sister wants to keep. The trouble is she lives out west. If she does visit, she flies so she can’t bring everything home with her. I’ve told her I can send it if she pays the shipping fees (which will probably be quite expensive).

She keeps asking me to hold on to it just a bit longer. This is becoming an issue…

Signed ‘Storage depot’ Dear Storage depot, First of all I would like to say that I’m very sorry for your loss. Losing a loved one is never an easy thing and there are often so many details to take care of that we can very easily become overwhelmed. People are very different in the ways they manage their grief. Some people will dive headfirst into dealing with things and others will put it off for as long as they possibly can.

I suspect that part of what’s happening with your sister is that because she’s so far away, she isn’t able to participate in the ‘cleansing’ process if you will. You and your brother are here and are therefore going through your mom’s things, and by doing so you are also working through the grieving process. Your sister, by virtue of her location, is not able to work through it in the same way and is therefore more resistant to giving things up. My suggestion would be that you kindly make it clear that this needs to be taken care of and give her a timeline and offer your help in getting it taken care of.

Perhaps she could plan a trip that is dedicated to this purpose. Maybe she could bring an extra suitcase and anything she can fit in it she can take back and the rest will have to be either donated or gotten rid of. But at least she can take part in the process and decision making which will make her feel more in control. Even if she has to pay for the extra suitcase, it might be less expensive than shipping or mailing it. Unfortunately, if she isn’t willing to make the effort to get things taken care of you might find yourself having to make a difficult decision. If it comes to that I would go through the items she has asked to keep. Try to look at it through her eyes and keep only the most sentimental items, put them in a small box and keep it for her until you see her next. At that point you will have given her fair warning and even if she is a bit upset, I think she might ultimately be relieved that it was taken care of for her.

I wish you the best in resolving this and I hope that your family will heal quickly.

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Legion News Rod L. Hodgson

Special contributor

Nelson’s Burger Nights should return Tuesday, August 24 at 5 p.m. Jay Oland and his group will be dishing up our famous Legion burgers that evening. We have raised the price to $5 each; alldressed with a plate of potato chips, just like in years before. Glenn Bajohr and his team will be serving them August 31 then in September Bob Burns and his team will be on hand September 7. Then Jim Markham and his group the following week, September 14.

Things are slowly returning to normal at Hudson Legion Br. #115.

We hope to begin Cribbage and Pub Quiz as well in September along with the Sunday afternoon Scrabble games.

If all goes well our Friday night dinners will also start sometime in September.

For all events we are limited to a maxi-

Rail

Continued from page 3 Unnecessarily alarmist The mayor feels Spence is being unnecessarily alarmist and blowing the situation out of proportion.

“Our fire department is doing what they have to do by monitoring the situation. The federal and provincial environment ministries are doing what they have to do and CP is doing what

mum 52 people in the Legion hall as per Government regulations.

We can also currently allow a maximum of 10 people at a table. Government inspectors are around so we must be very careful.

Everyone parking at the Legion, when we are open, must have a parking pass between 3 and 11 p.m. either the dated day-pass available at the bar or the Town of Hudson year pass available from the Hudson Town Hall or on their website. It is free for Hudson and Saint-Lazare residents and it can also be used at Jack Layton Park and Sandy Beach Road.

More new Legion membership cards and 2021 stickers arrived this past week and are available at the bar when we are open, Thursday through Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m.

Lest we forget…

they have to do. The pile should be completely removed by the end of the month or by the beginning of September,” he said.

“We’re checking it regularly but we can’t do anything more about it,” said Pilon. “It’s not like it’s on municipal industrial property. What Mr. Spence should do is get in touch with Peter Schiefke, our federal deputy to complain about the situation instead of blaming the municipality. It’s a federal issue, not municipal.”

Prize catch

PHOTO COURTESY STEFANO VUTRANO

Pincourt resident and active angler Stefano Vutrano caught this trophy fish in the Ottawa River in late July. Weighing in at roughly 18 kg (40 lbs) the 137 cm (54 inch) musky was gently released back into the water after the photo was taken. “Too beautiful a specimen to be taken from its habitat,” Stefano told The Journal.

Home and Estate

Pincourt ‘Champ’ benefits from key tag service now in its 75th year

This year, The War Amps Key Tag Service is celebrating 75 years of returning lost keys to their owners. Donations to the Key Tag Service provide vital support to amputees across the country including Cadence Smyth, 3, of Pincourt.

Cadence was born a left arm amputee and, as a member of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program, is eligible for financial assistance for artificial limbs and adaptive devices, as well as peer support.

Cadence was recently fitted with an artificial arm for biking. “Cadence is a very active 3-year-old,” says her mom, Amy. “She was so excited to receive her new bike arm. She practiced over and over again until she figured it out and she is now able to turn and steer all on her own. Her bike arm gives her freedom and allows her to experience riding her bike. We are beyond grateful for The War Amps and all that they do for children with limb differences.”

The Key Tag Service was launched in 1946 so that returning war amputee veterans could not only work for competitive wages, but also provide a service to Canadians that would generate funds for the Association’s many programs. The service continues to employ amputees and people with disabilities and has returned more than 1.5 million sets of lost keys to their owners.

Each key tag has a confidentially coded number. If you lose your keys, the finder can call the toll-free number on the back of the tag or place them in any mailbox in Canada, and The War

PERSONAL SHOPPER

LAUREN MITCHELL

Summer Goodies Welcome back to our monthly column about purchasing local with a budget. With this last month of the true summer season, let me show you what delicious drinks and snacks you can get for under $25, for two people!

La Prep (3206 Boulevard de la Gare, Vaudreuil-Dorion) La Prep has some of the most delicious iced cappuccinos to offer at their location in the Mega Centre Vaudreuil. I’ve always gotten a regular one, and this time I decided to also try a mocha flavoured one.

Each drink cost $3.49 (plus tax). I also was able to snag the last two cannolis for $4.50 each (plus tax). My total was $18.37.

PHOTO COURTESY WAR AMPS PROGRAM

Pincourt resident Cadence Smyth is all smiles as she successfully navigates her neighbourhood on her bicycle, thanks to her new artificial arm specifically designed for biking.

Amps will return them to you by courier, free of charge.

The War Amps receives no government grants and its programs are possible through public support of the Key Tag and Address Label Service.

“We’d like to thank the public for helping to make this service a success,” says spokesperson Rob Larman, himself a Graduate of the CHAMP Program. “Your support funds essential programs for all amputees across Canada, including children and veterans.”

For more information, or to order key tags, visit waramps.ca or call tollfree 1 800 250-3030.

Capturing the summer skies

PHOTO BY STÉPHANE HOGUE

Hudson resident Stéphane Hogue, whose photos have graced our ‘Photo of the Week’ section more than once, has created a blog showcasing some of the stunning summer sunsets visible from Jack Layton Park. If you think this photo looks good in print, you should see them all on a large screen. The link is available at redautumnsun.myportfolio.com/sunsets

Patate et Persil (9 Avenue Saint-Charles, Vaudreuil-Dorion) A Friday afternoon lunch rush is insanity at this adorable and funky restaurant. The restaurant was packed and I was lucky enough to get a spot for my friend and me. We ordered two margaritas, each at $7.50 before tax, and we were sat inside due to the terrace being full by 12:30! These tequila-based margaritas were absolutely delicious and were quickly emptied. With a generous tip of 25%, our total came to $21.56.

Le Comptoir Local (1883 Rue Poirier, Saint-Lazare) Located right in the heart of the SaintLazare town, this adorable ice cream shop has been running for over 25 years in the same spot. I decided on a medium sized vanilla milkshake and a to-die-for hot fudge sundae. My total was $13.21 taxes in for both treats. The sundae was HOT fudge, with real whipped cream, a tiny ice cream cone and a cherry on top! The vanilla milkshake was like a hug for my mouth, so tasty! This photo was taken in front of Madelaine Turgeon’s painting titled ‘Silence entre les branches’ in an area where the city of Saint-Lazare is displaying local artists’ work and some picnic benches to have a seat and soak in the atmosphere. It was a lovely spot to enjoy our ice cream.

Goodiez Bubble Tea and Snacks (101 Grand Boulevard, L’ÎlePerrot) This little bubble tea shop opened its doors only a few weeks ago, as their grand opening was held on July 24, 2021. I brought a friend along with me and we indulged! The shop smelled so good, so we decided to pick these items from the menu: we got one large chai milk with tapioca ($4), one small mango milk with mango bubbles ($3.50) and coated garlic Parmesan fries ($4). The store also sells many Asian snacks, so I decided to try the Imperial Variety Carrageenan Jelly Confectionary Thai snack ($2.50), the Hello Panda vanilla flavoured Japanese cookies ($2.75), and the peanut butter mochi Japanese deserts ($3.75). All this food with taxes came out to $23.57!

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MOVIE REVIEW MATT MILLER

Movies You Might Have Missed 52 week challenge edition Title: Everybody Wants Some!! (2016) Directed by: Richard Linklater Genre: Sports/Comedy Available on: Streaming on Amazon Prime Weekly Challenge #28 – A ‘Movie based on Sports’ Brief Synopsis: Follow the exploits of a Texas college baseball team in 1980 as they welcome their newest members and enjoy their last days of freedom before the semester begins.

Scores: 87% Rotten Tomatoes, 6.9 IMDb Review: What do you think of when you first hear the term ‘Sports Movie’? Do you feel you are in for an inspirational story, a la Hoosiers or Miracle? Do you think of family-friendly themes like Space Jam or The Mighty Ducks? Or perhaps it is an intimate, personal drama in the vein of Rocky or Field of Dreams that comes to mind. Whatever the answer, it proves a point: While there are plenty of sportsthemed movies to justify its own genre, they rarely fit together tonally. Everybody Wants Some!! is a good example of how the ‘sports movie’ is not confined to a single style and can continually reinvent itself, working perfectly as a coming-of-age, nostalgic comedy.

Everybody Wants Some!! is a film by acclaimed director Richard Linklater (Boyhood, School of Rock) and has been labelled as the ‘spiritual sequel’ to his most famous work, Dazed & Confused. It is easy to see the similarities. Much like Dazed & Confused, Everybody… focuses on the story of a group of young people enjoying the summer. Whereas the kids in Dazed… were in high school, celebrating the start of summer break in the 70s, Everybody… has this group of young adults in a new decade, enjoying their final days before college begins. A group of freshman ballplayers have moved into their dorms, and work to integrate themselves on a baseball team that is full of characters and hijinks. Drinking games, gruelling practices, classic tunes and partying ensue, as the guys try to soak every last drop of summer freedom out before the semester (and the next chapter in their lives) begins.

The fact that this is only my third time reviewing a Linklater film (Okay, okay… fifth time since I counted the ‘Before’ Trilogy as one movie) honestly shows a lot of self restraint on my part. Linklater is one of my all-time favourite directors. A masterful storyteller with a keen sense for naturalistic (yet surprisingly insightful) dialogue, Linklater can imbue so much personality onto his characters, whether it’s a cast of two or 20. In ensemble cast films like this it’s very easy for people to get overlooked but Linklater never lets that happen, allowing each person to have their own fully fledged persona.

In fact, I was so convinced by this unknown cast that I boldly stated five years ago to friends that there was a household name level star somewhere in this picture (while it hasn’t happened yet, Glen Powell is set to co-star in the new Top Gun, so we will see!). The enthusiasm and ease at which this film is played out allows for multiple rewatches, and even those who dislike sports movies will find enough to make the watch worthwhile. A fun film that combines the perfect blend of nostalgia, introspection and easy-going entertainment, Everybody Wants Some!! has a little bit of something that everybody would want.

Did you enjoy the spiritual sequel that is Everybody Wants Some!!? Then join us next week for our challenge of ‘A Remake’ where we hope that lightning strikes twice with the 2007 Western remake of the 1957 classic, 3:10 to Yuma, starring Christian Bale and Russell Crowe. Feel free to watch ahead on Amazon Prime.

Want even more MYMHM content? Check out our website www. mmmovies.ca, email me at LocalMYMHM@gmail.com, and keep an ear out for our podcast, ‘Reelin’ in the Years’, where we re-rank previous Oscar Winners, available on our website, as well as Spotify and Google PodPHOTO COURTESY IMDB.COM casts.

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Up for adoption Bizous was left behind when his owner moved. This sweet, affectionate, playful, always ready to be cuddled without any malice boy was left on the street homeless. He was lucky that the new owners of the house took him in. Bizous was born on February 5, 2020 and has been vaccinated and sterilized. He is looking for a loving family who will care for him for his whole life.

For more information regarding Bizous, please write to us at cascavaudreuil@outlook.com.

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Up for adoption Delima is a 110-lb bundle of slobbering love. This 1 ½-year-old Dogue de Bordeaux was given up because her family couldn’t afford the surgery she required for TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy), a torn ACL ligament. She has now had the surgery and is recuperating and showing improvement. Delima loves everyone but would do better in a home with adults or children over 12. She gets along with other dogs but won’t be able to play or roughhouse for a while. She would be perfectly content to be your one and only. She’s looking for a family who will appreciate her serenity and loyalty. If that sounds like you, fill out the form

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Whoever adopts Delima must be aware of the fact that in 60 per cent of cases, a tear like hers will later lead to an injury of the other knee.

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Welcome to our feature showcasing and celebrating the many companion animals we have in our region.

Best friends on a sunny afternoon in Hudson. Meet Botchy, white dog on the left whose owner is Lina Simione; black and white Portuguese Maggie, owner Beth Gray; Blaine, owner Olga Bindon; Henry, the retriever and Kylo the little white dog, owner Stephanie Loupelle.

If you’d like us to feature your pet in our weekly section – dog, cat, rabbit, horse, lizard, possum (possum?) etc., send us a photo of you and your pet together, along with a short description, to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca.

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Welcome to the neighbourhood At home in your new community

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More than just a sum of its parts, the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region has been experiencing enormous growth over the past few years as everyone from young families to those fed up with city living opt to move west to enjoy everything our region has to

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The 23 towns that make up the Vaudreuil-Soulanges county offer everything from community events (that we’re all learning how to reimagine while negotiating a pandemic), a network of waterways, and an ever-growing series of bike paths available to cyclists and roller-bladers. Don’t miss the opportunity to cycle along the 23 kilometres of the historic Soulanges Canal that runs from Pointe-des-Cascades all the way out to Coteau-du-lac. If indoor sports are more your game, there are arenas and sporting facilities that offer everything from hockey to rock climbing.

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Bordered by the Ottawa and SaintLawrence Rivers, the territory extends to the Ontario border and currently boasts a population of around 150,000 – and growing. The region is home primarily to French speakers but there is a substantial population THE JOURNAL FILE PHOTO/DAMON ROLOFF

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of Anglophones and most residents are comfortable conversing in both languages. The area’s diverse ethnic cultures are fêted with interesting events like the annual Holi Hai Festival of Colours every March celebrated by the Hindu community.

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Welcome to the neighbourhood Community Continued from page 18 While the region offers all the amenities of city life without having to endure the extensive commute, there remain many rural areas in which to stretch your legs, go for a hike, or paddle a kayak gently through the lily pads.

The rich agricultural history in the region is alive and well and it won’t take long for you to meet horses, goats, or

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even alpacas.

If you’re a foodie, Vaudreuil-Soulanges is the place to flex your culinary explorations. From high-end snack bars to sushi, haute-cuisine, pub grub, and many vegan options, you will not go hungry. Restaurants are adapting to the distancing restrictions and almost all are offering take-out options to quell your cravings.

Shopping is still possible provided health protocols are followed. Now is

the time to support local retailers to bring our economy back to where we need it to be for everyone to thrive.

Even the thrift shops are slowly reopening and given that most of them support local charities, it also helps the community to frequent these locales to see what treasures you might find.

Though many annual festivals are understandably on hold, it won’t be long before the creative and tenacious residents adapt and find ways to

celebrate the numerous events that have become signatures of the region including soup-tasting venues, antique car shows, music festivals, and both indoor and outdoor theatrical productions.

The region continues to expand with new schools and housing and a long-promised area hospital scheduled to begin construction within the next year. There is still so much for our region to look forward to.

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100 – FOR SALE CCM full suspension bike for sale $297.

Needs tuning. Disc brakes. Rear brake needs adjustment and so does front derailer. Call Greg 514-827-9484 Gently used ResMed S9 Elite CPAP (Continuous positive airway pressure) machine including accessories and carrying case. $1200 (paid $2000). Call 514-231-3234 and leave a message.

Collection of bound National Geographic magazines from 1906 to 1976.

1906 to 1964, bound bi/annually without adverts. 1965 to 1976 bound with adverts and front covers. Minor to moderate smoke damage and old book musty smell.

Approximately 12 volumes from the 20s and 30s have slight water damage. $100 for the lot with curbside pickup only, in Stanstead, QC. Email ric0072021@outlook. com Elliptical 625s Tempo Fitness brand exercise machine. $100. Pick up in NDIP. See photo in www.yourlocaljournal.ca/visual-classifieds. Call 514-425-5965 and leave a message.

100% mahogany dining set; 4cushioned chairs and 2 cushioned captain’s chairs; glass covered table measure 48”x 72”; can also serve as a conference table; must see and make reasonable offer.

Call 514-453-5718(210812) Crown Devon Tea set. Six demitasses from 1945. Call 450-455-7319 (210813)

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OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT. Six spacious offices, reception area, kitchenette and powder room.

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

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I provide pressure washing cleaning services. Homes, decks, and driveways Call Jesse 514-588-5336 (210812)

APPLE MAC SUPPORT since 1983 Variable Rates Initial Hour Free ** Preventive Maintenance ** Upgrades Troubleshooting System Analysis & Advice A Local Review: cloudbyteconsulting.com/review.html Resume: www.cloudbyteconsulting.com terry@cloudbyteconsulting.com 450-853-0534

Plastering and painting, drywall repairs, finishing basements. 40 years of experience. Licensed RBQ. Reasonable rates. Guaranteed work. Insured. Bilingual.

Contact Dominic 514-804-5273 ASPIRATEURS HUDSON VACUUM. Canister and Central Vacuum Cleaners. Sales and repair all brands. SEBO Vacuum Cleaner, 10 year warranty $398. (Electrolux, Filter Queen, Kenmore and uprights; other brands available, $75 and up). New Central Vac with bag, hose, accessories $579 and up. Repair and service central vacuum systems. Parts and bags (all makes). Biodegradable cleaning supplies. Toilet paper 500 sheets per roll, $37.95/48 rolls per case. Sharpening scissors, knives and gardening tools. 67 McNaughten, Hudson, Quebec 450-458-7488 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 514-7707438

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Registered Gun Smith. We buy new and used guns, restricted and non-restricted. 514-453-5018

Handyman. Maintenance, repairs and minor renovations, indoor or outdoor. 30 years of experience. Donald 514-913-2881 (210819)

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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 514-705-2760, patrick148@ca.inter. net, 2760A Côte St-Charles, St-Lazare, Reni Decors (211125)

Engraving Services. We offer engraving services on a variety of materials - glasses, beer mugs, plastic, metal, and wood. We also offer promotional items t-shirts, polo shirts, caps and much more. Located in Pincourt. Please call Sherry @ 514-4534004. (210819)

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Senior and single parent discounts. Call Stefan 514-972-1435 (211029) Garage door repairs. Reliable, experienced, prompt garage door repairs and motor replacements. Free estimates. 10% senior discount. Located in West Island. Open 7 days/ week. Call Scott or Philippe for true quality workmanship, reasonable price at 514-9667287. (210819)

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*BOOKKEEPER WANTED* Small busy accounting firm seeking dynamic, bilingual individual to join its team. Part-time (30 hrs./ wk.) position available in September. Must be proficient with QuickBooks, tax experience an asset. Interested candidates send CV to tax@hunterlabrosse.ca. (210827)

275 – GARAGE/MOVING SALE RENOVATION SALE - Saturday August 14th from 9:00 to 15:00 - many spectacular ceiling lamps (luminaires), Wolfe Stove, Sub-zero refrigerator and freezer, toilets, bidet, kitchen cabinets. All items are operational and negotiable. Call 514-249-8484.

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325 – CARS FOR SALE Yaris - 2008 Hatchback, manual transmission, two doors, red, 275,000km good condition. Used for commuting, good running condition, needs some work on brakes and muffler, minor rust. Includes summer tires on mags, winters installed, Upgraded radio. Asking $1,800.00. Jim 450-458-2414. (210916) 2011 Honda Civic SE (black). 206,000 km.

Original owner. Sunroof, 4 doors, manual transmission, new front brakes, comes with 4 winter tires on rims. $4,200.00. Call 514-9280938. (211112) MGB 1978 Excellent condition, Color is brown and gold, Low mileage 61,000 km, asking $14,500. Must be seen. 450-217-4340 (211014)

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