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

Tracking the train talks Exo public transit services operator envisions the possibility of either keeping both commuter train

stations on the Island of Île-Perrot operating or closing the Pincourt/ Terrasse-Vaudreuil station and mak-

ing the Île-Perrot station the sole hub to serve the entire island. See story on page 3.

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Exo public consultations will help determine whether Île-Perrot will have one or two train stations John Jantak

tire island, said Coulombe. The possibility that the Pincourt/Terrasse-Vaudreuil station could be closed drew a lot of concern from several residents who said accessing only one station on the opposite side of the island would be a logistical traffic nightmare for motorists and bus passengers alike. Terrasse-Vaudreuil Terrasse-Vaudreuil Mayor Michel Bourdeau expressed his concern and opposition to the possible station closure by saying one of the drawbacks will be that more motorists will drive into the municipality with the sole purpose of using the road system to access the ÎlePerrot station. “It’s clear that our citizens want to keep both train stations,” he said. “Our position as a municipality is that we want to keep the Terrasse-Vaudreuil station. It’s meant for our citizens to be able to walk there or to take their bike. It’s advantageous for us. Motorists will not use Highway 20 to drive to the ÎlePerrot station. They’ll get off at our exit to avoid the traffic. We don’t want this at all.” Île-Perrot Île-Perrot Mayor Pierre Séguin, however, supports the prospect of the ÎlePerrot train station becoming the sole hub to serve the entire island. “Like I told the other mayors, what’s important to me and our city council as a whole is to have one train station,” he said. Séguin said having only one station on the entire island would result in the much-anticipated completion of Highway 20 through Île-Perrot until the junction with Highway 30. “One of my goals is to get Highway 20 to become a real autoroute. This is what we have to work on and having one train station is going to help achieve that goal. I’m convinced of that,” he added. Pincourt Pincourt Mayor Yvan Cardinal wasn’t present at the meeting but participated during the live stream via webcam as did other citizens. “It was a really good meeting,” he said. “Exo gave a lot of information to the citizens and they want to improve their service. They want to take care of their users and improve their security which is a priority and they want to try to maintain the service they

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The future of the Pincourt/TerrasseVaudreuil and Île-Perrot train stations is yet to be decided as representatives from Exo held a public consultation meeting on August 24 at the Salle Florian-Bleau in L’Île-Perrot to discuss and get feedback from the public before the transit authority makes a final decision regarding commuter rail service on the island. Exo representatives including Jacques Coulombe, Director of Planning and Operations at Exo, addressed the crowd of about 30 people who were present including Vaudreuil-Soulanges MP Peter Schiefke, Vaudreuil MNA Marie-Claude Nichols, the mayors of the four Île-Perrot municipalities, some municipal councillors and several citizens. Two possible scenarios As the public transit authority for the region, Exo is currently studying two options for the commuter rail line in Île-Perrot – maintaining the status quo and upgrading both stations while making the respective stations and crossings safer for commuters and motorists or closing the Pincourt/Terrasse-Vaudreuil station altogether and enlarging the ÎlePerrot station and have it serve the en-

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Terrasse-Vaudreuil Mayor Michel Bourdeau told Exo representatives during a public consultation meeting regarding the future of the Pincourt/Terrasse-Vaudreuil and Île-Perrot commuter train stations that the municipality wants to keep its train station open for its citizens.

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Exo representatives EXO Catherine Beaulieu, Jacques Coulombe and Laurence ChoquetHoule discuss and answer questions regarding the future of the two commuter train stations on Île-Perrot during a public consultation meeting on August 24.

currently have. “For this, Exo has to prove to the users that it’s better for security to have only one station. The final decision will determine what will be best for all the users. Exo will have to make more studies, get more information and keep the citizens informed of the decisions they make,” Cardinal added. Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot For Danie Deschênes, Mayor of Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot (NDIP), the message from the residents who asked questions and made comments after the meeting made it clear that they want to keep both stations. She also lauded

the Exo representatives for initiating the public consultation meeting and listening to the concerns that were raised during the presentation and later during the question and answer period. “They could have left us on the side and decided everything but they took the time to meet with the mayors a few times. These issues were already brought up by the municipalities and last night it was exactly the same issues that were brought up by the community. Exo is listening and seem to be really open to working with the community. We’ll see what happens next,” said Deschênes. Continued on page 6

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Shot in the dark It’s almost preposterous to conceive that 17 months into a global pandemic that is now spawning a litany of variants said to be more contagious and severe than the previous strain, we’re still encountering antivaxxers, protests against mask wearing, and a kickback against any kind of proof of vaccination which would otherwise help to protect society as a whole. The latest statistics from the provincial Public Health Ministry show a disturbing increase in ‘aggressive’ transmission, compared to the 2020 back to school season. That people still need to be reminded to secure a free vaccination that has been vetted by the medical community to stave off a debilitating respiratory infection holds up a mirror to some very special snowflakes in society. The medical community still doesn’t have a vaccine option for young children and the next eligible age group – the 18 to 24-yearolds – reportedly have the lowest vaccination rate. It’s been a slog, for everyone, and we all want to get back to parties, movies, dances, and finally ditching our facemasks and ubiquitous bottles of hand sanitizer. But denial and ignorance will not get us there any sooner. Decrying the vaccine passport as an infringement of some sort of personal rights and freedoms from the prying eyes of ‘Big Brother,’ perhaps those who still shun vaccinations would be more willing to carry a document proclaiming they haven’t been vaccinated. That way, they can publicly exercise their right to regression while everyone else who opts for collective health rather than the individual ‘affront’ can get back to living as before.

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Our Photo of the Week contest rolls on. We had such a high volume of participation last year and are pleased to continue the tradition. ‘Locked in the locks in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue’ was taken by Saint-Lazare resident Stephen Huza. Check your photo library – you might already have an award-winning photo! We will be offering three prizes at the end of the year - $200 for first place, $100 for second, and $50 for third. Interested? Send your entries to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca We will showcase all submissions on our website at www.yourlocaljournal.ca/ photo-of-the-week.

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Dear Editor: editor@yourlocaljournal.ca Dear Editor, I would like the federal parties to stop bleating about the ‘struggling middle-class.’ I realize they are a powerful voting force and therefore an attractive target. My wife and I, with combined incomes, probably rank as lower middle-class. We have our financial struggles but we are still better off than many people in the world and, sadly, many people here in Canada. I gladly pay taxes as part of the social contract in this country and as such, I want to see it used wisesly and to help those most in need. Not the middle-class, but the poor, marginalized and racialized citizens of Canada. I want to see their health outcomes improved with access to clean, reliable sources of drinking water, proper sanitation, affordable nutritious food, proper medical and dental care.

I want to see a better education system tailored to their needs so that their economic future is brighter. These citizens need safe, affordable housing without risk of undue eviction or sickness from degraded conditions. The poor, marginalized and racialized citizens of Canada are at higher risk of bad health outcomes, higher risk of incarceration, and higher risk of homelessness. All these aspects contribute to higher costs, both financially and morally, to our society. To all the federal parties, if you want to put money in my pocket, help my fellow citizens to attain a better standard of living. The resulting decrease in health and penal costs could very well lead to lower taxes for all. Martin Roloff Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot

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New medical clinic and seniors’ village in Ste. Anne’s moving forward John Jantak

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The new medical clinic and seniors’ village projects slated to be built on vacant land adjacent to the Ste. Anne’s Veterans Hospital are moving forward after two respective by-laws granting approval for the projects to proceed were adopted by council at the monthly meeting on August 24. Mayor Paola Hawa told The Journal that the ground-breaking for the medical clinic is expected to take place in the next few weeks. Focus on geriatric care “We’re in the final throes and I’m extremely, extremely happy with that. The process to get these projects realized really went at warp speed because usually to get an authorization to do a project like this takes years and years but we managed to get it done in around two years,” said Hawa. The new medical clinic will serve not only the residents of Ste. Anne but the whole West Island as well and its focus on geriatric care is much needed, said Hawa. “The West Island has one of the largest demographics of residents who are over 55 on the Island of Montreal. It will be a very welcome service,” she added. Seniors village Council also adopted by-laws for the seniors’ village which will also be built on the vacant land next to the Ste. Anne’s Hospital. “We’re in the last phase of the due diligence from the purchaser. Hopefully it will go well and we’ll be able to finalize that transac-

tion very shorty so the seniors’ village is coming to life as well. I’m very proud of it. We’re a little city but we do big stuff because we think big,” said Hawa. “I’m extremely excited about the movements that are taking place. We’ve put in a lot of work and a lot of effort to make sure these things got off the ground. I’m very proud at the speed at which we were able to do it

The boardwalk absolutely needs to be revitalized and rethought. I think what we saw and learned during this whole COVID-19 pandemic is that we need access to nature be it a waterfront, forest or other green places. – Mayor Paola Hawa

because we pushed, pushed, pushed. The clinic is going to be fully functional by next spring and there should be a ground-breaking for the seniors’ village around the same time,” Hawa. Boardwalk revitalization Ste. Anne’s council also adopted a resolution that will see land owned by the province alongside the waterfront at Lalonde Park in the heart of the village transferred to the city. “We’re pleased with that because now it belongs to us which will make it more secure. When we rethink and redo the entire boardwalk eventually,

we will now be able to do it under our own authority. We won’t have to go to somebody else,” said Hawa. ‘We need access to nature’ “It’s part of that whole vision of bringing access to the water and waterfront back to the people. It works with our long-term vision of making Lalonde Park into a real park with a structure there that has a lot of amenities for the public,” Hawa added. Upgrading the boardwalk to improve accessibility and bring it up to current standards is another planned project that’s in line with the city’s continuing initiative to give its citizens as much unimpeded access to nature as possible as it did with the purchase and acquisition of land at the l’Anse-àl’Orme nature reserve, said Hawa. “The boardwalk absolutely needs to be revitalized and rethought. I think what we saw and learned during this whole COVID-19 pandemic is that we need access to nature be it a waterfront, forest or other green places. It is time to rethink this boardwalk that was built in the 1980s with a 1980s way of thinking and bring it up to par with our needs in the 21st century,”

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The Town of Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue is looking to modernize and revitalize its boardwalk with the aim of bringing access to the water and waterfront back to the people.

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THE SOAPBOX CARMEN MARIE FABIO

I swear… During a recent informal poll amongst friends, I turned out to be the only one to endure the experience of having her mouth washed out with soap as a child after I tempted the gods that be to unleash a slew of expletives at the tender age of... somewhere under 10. And I have to give my mother credit for sticking to her guns and coming through on her threat to mete out the aforementioned punishment if I continued to express such unladylike behaviour. In my own defense, I was following my older brother’s lead and it was a two-for-one soap-mouthing evening. When my kids were younger, I was able to flip an invisible switch in order to override the urge to curse in the interests of good parenting, choosing to shield them from the harsher edges of human communication as long as possible. These well-intentioned efforts really become moot as soon as they started school and were free to communicate with their own ilk in the schoolyard, far from the idealistic parental and daycare bubble that seeks to eternally protect them from the big bad world. It was around this time that I dropped any pretensions of propriety and decided to let the real me come out and refrained from self-censorship. Denial will get you far in life – honesty will get you further. In what’s perhaps a surprising twist, this did not open the floodgates of wanton curse-words from my kids. Though they know that the f-bomb will be tolerated within the confines of the home (provided the situation merits it) they are well aware that there are consequences and repercussions for swearing within all other societal situations. And as a result, they don’t feel the need to release a long suppressed torrent of curses just in the interests of rebellion. Ain’t much point in rebelling if the results will be tolerated. In my experience, uttering the flaccid fiddlesticks, shoot, shucks, etc. vocal substitution in reaction to an unfortunate event lacks the same physical catharsis and emotionally recuperative powers of the real thing. And by extending the same understanding to my kids, they comprehend the difference and in their wisdom have harnessed the true power of cursing at a younger age than I. A recent conversation with my pre-teen on the topic elicited a grasp belying his young age as he informed me that if someone was insulting him, then swearing was hurtful. But between friends, it was entirely acceptable. On my first day of working an internship at Canadian Press a few years back, my desk was situated directly across from a brilliant soft-spoken reporter who popped his head over his computer screen to warn me that he was prone to outbursts of swearwords whilst researching and writing his articles. “Don’t worry,” I told him. “We’re gonna get along just fine.” Revisited. This column originally ran September 5, 2013.

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Rather than being delegated to landfill, furniture and household goods still in useable condition can be put up for offer in the Town of Vaudreuil-Dorion’s community ‘Treasure Hunt’ coming up in September.

Fourth edition of Vaudreuil-Dorion’s Treasure Hunt Registration begins September 1 The City of Vaudreuil-Dorion is pleased to announce the fourth edition of their treasure hunt. This activity aimed at giving objects a second life will take place on Saturday, September 18. Citizens will be invited, from 8 a.m., to leave furniture or other objects at the curb that they wish to give to whoever would like it. On a first-come, first-served basis, those interested will be able to pick up these treasures, completely free of charge. Residents wishing to participate must register with the Environment Section, from September 1 to 15, at environment@ville.vaudreuil-dorion.qc.ca or by calling (450) 455-3371, option 1, mentioning their address and specifying the objects they plan to offer: furniture, appliances, toys, dishes, cultural objects (music, literature, artwork), electronic devices, objects for the bathroom, tools and materials or others. The addresses collected, including the type of items offered, will be posted

on the city’s website on Thursday, September 16. It is important to note that all items that have not been collected must be picked up before 9 p.m. the same evening. Hazardous household waste as well as sharp or pointed objects that are not protected may not be exhibited at the curb as part of the activity, which will take place rain or shine. Treasure hunting is part of the 3Rs principle (reduction at source, reuse, recycling and a 4th – recovery). It makes it possible to increase the lifespan of objects, to limit the production of new products and to avoid landfill disposal of material which is still in good condition. For more information call (450) 4553371, option 1

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Continued from page 3 More consultations planned Exo said they will continue the consultation process in order to continue getting feedback so they can make the right decision as they try to determine the best option that will serve the needs of the entire population on Île-Perrot which has a combined population of just under 40,000 residents. “It was important for us with all the information that has been circulating regarding what we had in mind for the two stations on Île-Perrot to come meet the citizens quickly and explain the project, where we’re at, and that there are still two scenarios on the table,” Exo Media Relations representative Catherine Maurice told The Journal after the meeting.

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The storied Château du Lac bar, which closed shortly after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, will soon be reopening after being purchased by brothers Alex and Peter Mate who plan to retain its original cachet but will be polishing up the choice of some of the libations on offer.

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The historic Château du Lac bar and hotel on Main Road which closed in July, 2020 has been extended a lifeline by new owners Alex Mate and his brother Peter Mate who together recently purchased the 123-year-old establishment with the intention of bringing back its glory days’ vibe. “At this point we’re doing a two-phase re-opening,” Alex told The Journal. “The bar is set to open between Labour Day weekend and the week after and Phase 2, months down the line, involves redeveloping the building. We’ll have some down time then launch a second ‘Grand Opening.’” Apart from refinishing the wooden floors, Alex said little will change in the popular watering hole that has been one of the longest continuously operational bars in Quebec. The rest of the threestorey building will eventually have its plumbing, electrical, and ventilation systems upgraded. “We want this to be a community hub where people can enjoy themselves,” he said. “The pool tables are still there and we’re planning some live entertainment and DJs on the weekend. We’re going to keep the original format.” History As reported in The Journal in June, 2020 ‘The Chat,’ as it’s been dubbed by locals, was owned by Hudsonite Rob Gale whose dad, Phil Gale purchased it in 1987 and in the last 50 years, it has only belonged to one other family – the Séguins according to Gale. The building has always housed a bar on the main floor and the rooming house portion offered eight rooms for rent – all sharing a single bathroom – on the second and third floors. In 1987, the charge for a room was $25 a week. Gale closed the bar following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic which coincided with one of its largest earning periods of Saint-Patrick’s Day. The accompanying parade has been on hiatus for two years. Moving forward The fate of the upper floors which

previously hosted a yoga studio is still uncertain but will be addressed under Peter Mate’s direction of the redevelopment of the rest of the building which could include office space on the upper floors and possibly additional commerce and retail space on the first. Another thing that will change is the product line of beverages with Alex explaining, “We’ve upgraded the beer selections and we’ve also kicked the liquor and cocktail program up a notch. We’re trying to introduce some higher-end products behind the bar without deviating too much from the bar’s original charm.” Local reaction Alex said the reaction from the local community has been extremely positive. “I think when the announcement was made that the Château du Lac was closing, everyone thought that it would be forever. There was a lot of sadness over losing the establishment.” At the time, there was further speculation that it would be turned into condominiums, something Gale had expressed he hoped wouldn’t happen. Alex recounted a recent conversation with Gale in which he was told, “Nobody really owns the Château du Lac. Rather we’ve been given the privilege of being its custodian for a period of time.” “We’re trying to do it justice, give it a bit of a polish and shine a light on that beautiful establishment again,” said Alex. He added that most of The Chat’s former staffers had reached out, expressing their desire to return to work at the beloved bar, “So we’ll have a lot of the old faces coming back.” Joint venture The brothers are also opening the nearby Alibi Bar and Lounge in the former Leggs Building and the barn at the rear of the property that formerly housed the ‘2 Barn Owls’ has now been transformed into the Alibi Barn, a 1200 square-foot space in which to hold wedding receptions, cocktail parties, or any event suitable for an airy loft with rustic charm. It’s slated to reopen shortly after the Château du Lac. More info is available at alibibarn.ca.

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KAREN SIMMONS Welcome to our weekly 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 hired a student for the summer to help with chores and yard work. He’s a good worker but seems to only want to do the bare minimum and gets defensive when I point out what’s been missed. I’m trying to be constructive and not critical but I’m not having much luck. Any suggestions? Summer employer Dear summer employer, It seems all I’ve been hearing from my friends, co-workers and clients lately is how lazy and entitled young people have become. And while I know that it isn’t fair to paint everyone with the same brush, I have also seen first-hand that a lot of teens and 20-somethings are very unmotivated and don’t have much of a work ethic. I blame COVID for much of this shift in the sense that there are so many Government programs out there and many students were being paid a lot of money to simply sit at home and play video games. I’m happy to hear you say that at least he’s a good worker. Sounds like there’s hope for him (LOL). I think if I were in your position, I would certainly be comfortable to sit down with him again and explain that while you’re happy with the work he’s doing you feel that you would be doing him a disservice by not pointing out that he could be doing more. Try to be very clear with your expectations. Explain to him that he should be taking pride in his work and that if ever he’s looking for a reference for a future job you would be happy to do that for him under the right circumstances. Unfortunately, we as parents have become a generation that protects our children from the ‘harsh’ realities of the world at all costs. I am certainly guilty of this myself and I’ve recently come to realize that although my intentions were good, I really haven’t done my daughter any favours in the long run. In my opinion you just need to tell it to him straight. He will either step up and take more pride in his work or he won’t. Either way you will know you did what you could to set him up for success in the future! ******* Dear Karen, I have a next-door neighbour who thinks we are friends and I can’t leave my house without him coming outside to talk to me every time. Recently he started coming out in just his robe and underwear to have a full-blown conversation while I’m heading out. Even if he sees me in my backyard, he will talk to me from over the fence. I feel like I have no privacy in my own home. How do I avoid having awkward conversations with him all the time because I don’t want to be mean and tell him to leave me alone? No Privacy Dear No Privacy, This would be such a difficult situation for me because I’m a person who really values my privacy, but more importantly my alone time. Generally speaking I really don’t like to have unexpected guests show up or, as in your case, a neighbour who constantly invades my personal space. Something that I’ve really been working on for myself is to deal with issues head-on and face-to-face. On the surface it feels like to most an uncomfortable approach but in reality it’s the best and most straightforward way to resolve issues. The next time your neighbour comes over to talk to you, simply let him know that while you consider him to be a good neighbour you would really appreciate if he would respect your privacy. It’s possible he will be offended so you will have to weigh the potential consequences before taking this approach. If he’s truly a good neighbour he will understand, and you should be able to move forward with a healthy, neighbourly relationship. Good luck!

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Here is a classic photo from the 1960s of four of our great curlers from that era. Left to right are Jack Wilson, Jim Sloan, Don Rattray and Gus Cirko. We are not sure what the trophies in front of them are but it seems they did very well. Jim was still curling up into the mid-1980s and always wore a tie while playing!

Legion News Rod L. Hodgson

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Beginning next week we will be open now on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and closed on Mondays and Wednesdays until curling resumes in November. The Provincial Government is beginning a COVID-19 Passport next week. You will need proof of a double vaccination to enter any bar or restaurant, etc. as of September 1. This will include our Legion Branch #115. If you do not have proof you will not be allowed to enter the Branch when the bar or food is being served. We hope to begin Cribbage and Pub Quiz as well sometime in September along with the Sunday afternoon Scrabble games. If all goes well our Friday night dinners may also start sometime

in late September. For all events we are limited to a maximum 52 people in the Legion hall as per current Government regulations and about 15 out on the back patio. We can also currently only allow a maximum of ten people at a table. Government inspectors are around and we must be very careful. Over the next couple of weeks we will be receiving our annual supply of chrysanthemums for Place Vimy and also to sell to our members and friends. First VP Mike Elliott organizes this each year and we will have 100; 40 to plant in the gardens at Place Vimy and 60 to sell at $20 each as a fundraiser for our Branch #115. When we know the date they will be available, I will be sending out a message to all of you. Please help support our branch as you have always done in the past. Continued on page 11

Hudson Historical Society News Rod L. Hodgson

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Great news! We are reopening the Museum September 4 for ‘Hudson Day,’ a celebration of the completion of the massive renovation job of Main Road in the central part of Hudson. We will be open from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. for tours and tourist info and of course book sales. Masks will be mandatory. Our Museum is located at 541 Main Road, just west of the Hudson Fire Station. Parking is available just east of the Museum in front of the fire hall. All the Hudson Historical Society’s 15 books are also available at May’s Studio, 459 Main Road in Hudson or via our website at www.hudsonhistoricalsociety.ca

and then go to the library section. They cover local pioneer families, buildings, the railroad, steam boats, industries, the Police and Fire Departments, the local libraries, inns of Hudson and the early settlement of Hudson and the history of the Parish of St. Thomas Aquinas (in French or English) etc. During ‘Hudson Day’ we will have a table out in front of May’s Studio as well to sell our books. I will be on hand to answer questions on local history if you have any. Sales are cash or cheque only at either the Museum or at May’s Studio for our books. Linda May will also be on hand with lots of great offerings from her store, inside and outside too. Have a great week and hope to see you on September 4, rain or shine.

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Accès-Loisirs is back this fall with a host of free places for leisure activities

After a year turned upside down by COVID-19, the Accès-Loisirs VaudreuilSoulanges program is starting the school year with new registration dates for the fall session in a simple, accessible and safe manner. Those interested in online registration are invited to visit the site www. accesloisirsVS.ca in order to create an account and submit the necessary documents before September 8, 2021. Afterwards, families with an account can consult the list of activities offered and take advantage of the online registration which will be open from Saturday, September 11, 10 a.m. to Monday, September 13, 4 p.m. Although online registrations are preferred in the context of a pandemic, it is still possible for eligible citizens to register at one of the service points listed below by necessarily presenting proof of income (the federal or provincial notice of assessment for 2020 or the claim booklet for Income Security recipients) as well as proof of residence with address (driver’s license, tax bill,

recent invoice): Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Île Perrot and Vaudreuil sector: Paul-Émile-Lépine community center located at 150 boulevard Perrot in L’Île-Perrot. This sector includes L’Île-Perrot, Notre-Dame-de-ÎlePerrot, Pincourt, Vaudreuil-Dorion, Vaudreuil-sur-le-Lac and surrounding areas. • Soulanges sector: Maison de la Famille de Vaudreuil-Soulanges located at 1210 rue Principale in Saint-Zotique. This sector includes Coteaudu-Lac, Les Coteaux, Saint-Zotique, Rivière-Beaudette, Saint-Polycarpe and the surrounding area. Sunday, September 12, 2021 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Mont-Rigaud sector: La Coulée du Chalet de L’escapade located at 15 rue du Boisé-des-Franciscaines in Rigaud. This sector includes Rigaud, Hudson, Saint-Lazare and the surrounding area. It will be essential, during registra-

tions, to limit the number of people per family in addition to respecting the measures in place concerning public buildings which include hand washing, respect for the two-meter distance as well as the wearing of a mask. Eligibility To be eligible, the family income before tax must be less than or equal to the threshold indicated below, depending on the number of people in the family: • 1 person: $22,759 • 2 people: $28,332 • 3 people: $34,831 • 4 people: $42,290 • 5 people: $47,963 • 6 people: $54,096 • 7 people or more: $60,227 Vaudreuil-Soulanges Access-Leisure Program Inspired by a model already established in several regions of Quebec, the Accès-Loisirs Vaudreuil-Soulanges program of activities offered by sports, cultural and recreational organiza-

tions that spontaneously agree to give places in their activities or offer places that have not been filled during their registration period. These places then become available to all persons eligible for the Accès-Loisirs Vaudreuil-Soulanges program. The latest figures from the Direction de la santé publique indicate that more than 6,000 residents in VaudreuilSoulanges are currently living below the low income cut-off. Whether for families or individuals, the practice of sporting, cultural or outdoor activities allows us to socialize, to break the isolation and to develop skills that enhance the quality of life of citizens and the dynamism of our communities. For more information on this program, you can contact the Maison de la Famille de Vaudreuil-Soulanges at (450) 217-2177, extension 1. Leisure providers wishing to offer free places for their activities can contact the Maison de la Famille de Vaudreuil-Soulanges at accesloisirsvs@ mfvs.ca.

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Back to class during COVID C.J. Maxwell

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Back to school is always a flurry of activity with shopping, frantic last minute details, and meal planning, all punctuated with a mix of excitement and nerves. That’s during a normal return to classes but what about after just coming out of an 18-month global pandemic? For some kids – and not just the younger ones – fear may still play a significant role, especially with the latest variants of the virus. But as the population continues its course on vaccinations, it’s important to assure kids that we’re getting over the most difficult part and slowly getting back to life as we know it. Masks As of this writing, the provincial government has stated that students in elementary and high schools must wear masks in classrooms in most of the province. A number of washable and reusable masks are available at virtually every retail outlet so ensure your child

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Continued from page 8 Everyone parking at the Legion, 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. We also request that everyone sign the register at the front entrance. Curling is just around the corner

has more than one in their backpack to maintain comfort and sanitary measures. If you prefer to use disposable masks, remember that the VaudreuilSoulanges Ecocentres will accept used masks. Accumulate them in a transparent bag for drop-off. Water Few public schools offer air conditioning, or even fans, in classrooms. Although masks are to be worn, a quick sip of water should be permitted. Many people also feel simply wearing a mask for long periods makes them thirsty. Equip your kids with an insulated water bottle with plenty of ice. Check with your child’s school about access to drinking fountains. Meals Last year saw the closure of school cafeterias and while the plan is now to reopen them for communal eating, it’s a good time to remind younger kids not to be sharing meals or snacks. Access to microwaves is also an inconsistent issue so try and keep lunch options limited to foods that are easily enjoyed cold, like

pizza, sandwiches, or veggies and dip. Allowing your kids to play an active role in choosing and preparing their lunches will help give them a sense of control in this highly unusual and unpredictable time. Cleanliness Keeping hands clean in a social environment, like a school, is an important step in staving off the virus. So while schools are sure to have ample supplies of hand sanitizer in the classroom, it wouldn’t hurt to have your child carry a

about two months from now, roughly November 1. The Legion Curling Executive has already had a couple of meetings organizing the fall events and the reopening. We will be having a General Meeting on Wednesday, September 15 at 7 p.m. Due to certain situations our Annual General Meeting, elections will be postponed until Wednesday, November 17. However for that we need to form a Nominating Committee from the general membership. Three or four members would be nice and if anyone is interested please contact me via our Branch e-mail, rcl115@videotron.ca. Lest we forget…

small bottle in his or her backpack, especially after an outing or the bus ride. Socializing School days are only partly about learning. Arguably almost as important are the social bonds of friendships formed and how to work as a team and function in a community. And going back to school in person, even while masked, is an integral part of children’s development. Just having the opportunity to see their friends, play, create, and solve problems in a group – rather than through a screen from a remote location – means taking one step closer to a resumption of ‘normal.’

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Two weeks then it’s all over What? Can’t be! I know dear readers that my attention-grabbing headline might be a bit shocking, almost tabloid-worthy and totally confusing, but let me assure you there is definitely madness in my madness (or something like that). You see, it is a fine, muggy, humid, gross Sunday morning here at the Maxwell House Barista Bar at Crooked Tree Corner and I have just realPHOTO BY STEVE GERRARD ized that in two weeks to this day, it is all over. The day I have been dreading for almost one full year will be upon me. My 60th birthday. No sh--. Now I know most of you out there in Readerland are looking at this line in complete astonishment saying “It can’t be – look at how young he looks in his obviously unaltered non-Photoshopped profile picture!” and although I love you all for thinking I was still in my mid (late) 30s, I can assure you that no indirect lighting nor soft filters can mask the fact that this guy right here is sailing headlong into senior citizenship waters in 14 days. Nine days by the time you read this, which means my life span was just cut by another 38.6% (It’s the new math – Googlize it…). WTH? Where did the time go? I’ll bet I’m the gazillionth person to ask that in the history of budding geriatrics and I can see why. Comes right out of left field doesn’t it? Didn’t see it coming until a few days after 59. Meh… 59, no big deal, right? Then the bestie casually says to me – so, what are we doing for your 60th? Shut the front door, like 60 follows 59… Who does she think she’s kidding, there has to be a few dozen birthdays in between, am I right? Like maybe my 50-tenth, 50-thirteenth and such. 60. Ha! And the reason this oncoming unstoppable freight train of a milestone is freaking me the heck out completely befuddles me. I never saw the big ones go by or if I did, I only noticed them quickly enough to see them for what they were, then shook off the visual as I drove on by them; kind of like when you are out for a drive in the country and you see farm animals mating in the field. You know what I mean. 25, 30, 40, 50, Freedom 55 – never even took a moment to think about them nor did they give me any pause. So why this one, beautiful people? It looks like I’ve got 14 days to figure it out. Wish me luck; or more importantly, wish the bestie luck – she’s going to need it. And a martini… or three… or eleventeen. So that means you have one last chance to catch me live in person before the big day happens and I spontaneously combust. I will be performing this Sunday, August 29 at the Greenwood Centre for Living History in Hudson as the last show of the year in their ‘Music in the garden’ summer series. They say you need reservations but you can probably just walk right on in. Call (450) 458-5396 in case you aren’t a risk-taker. By the way, this will be my only original show of the year so no Broadway tunes or Klezmer music – just songs from my career and a few of my faves. From the ‘Clip and Save’ coupon counter and ‘Depends’ recycling center at Crooked Tree Corner now relocating to the gated 60-and-over commune just outside the east wall of Shangri-La – Sociable! (As a final note I do wish to apologize to my long-suffering and always patient benevolent editor. I really want to say that a lot of the really poor grammar this week was on purpose and I’m sorry for the ulcer I am sure I am giving you. But I promise that on my first trip to Pharmaprix on senior-savings day I will buy you some Tums.)

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Hudson Film Society update – Important notice Our First Film, Another Round is postponed. Unfortunately there will be no opening of our new season on September 13 due to some unavoidable important work being done at the Hudson Village Theatre which will make access to the building very difficult. As soon as there is a replacement date we will let you know. We will get to enjoy the Oscar-winning film from Denmark but we just don’t know when at the moment. Opera and Beyond The Opera and Beyond series opening Saturday, September 11 will also be postponed. We hope that the Theatre work will be completed in time for our screening of Norma on October 3. The first ‘beyond’ selection will be Sunday, November 14 at 2 p.m. and we have selected Oklahoma, one of the great musicals of Broadway’s golden past.

Saturday, December 4 will feature The Nutcracker at 2 p.m.. Dates for the September entry, January, February and April are not yet confirmed. The Merry Widow The repeat performance of The Merry Widow on August 30 at 7:30 p.m. will go on as planned so there is still an opportunity for some tuneful and colourful entertainment. If you are interested in attending please call the box office. More info is available at www.hudsonfilmsociety.ca

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Welcome to our feature showcasing and celebrating the many companion animals we have in our region. Saint-Lazare resident Greg Mitchell is chilling with Angus, a 10-year-old Ragamuffin cat, a breed known for their friendly personalities and lazy dispositions. True to form, Angus is happiest when next to his humans. 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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A few days ago, my sister and I sat at a picnic table on Sandy Beach in Hudson. It was a beautiful day, but unfortunately we were visited by a small group of ducks. These were mallards, mostly small in size, meaning they were youngsters hatched this summer. They were charming and beautiful, but they came right up to us, expecting to be fed. I felt immensely sorry for these birds, not because they were hungry but because they expected handouts from humans and were consequently doomed to an early death. Every handout they’d already eaten meant their chances of surviving this fall and winter were reduced. Well-meaning but misguided people were killing them with kindness. Why is it wrong to feed wild ducks and geese? Here are 15 reasons to think again. First, geese and ducks are usually offered bread, but bread is poor nutrition for waterfowl, especially the youngsters. Bread may satisfy their hunger but does not provide the protein and minerals they require for healthy growth. Second, eating bread means that wild ducklings and goslings sometimes develop ‘Angel wing,’ a disease of malnutrition causing an irreversible deformation of the wing – meaning they’ll soon be dead ducks.

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When fed handouts such as bread, wild ducklings and goslings sometimes develop ‘Angel wing,’ an incurable deformation of the wing which decreases their chances of survival in the wild to zero.

– people drunker and nastier than you – with opportunities to do evil. Twelfth, Le Nichoir Wild Bird Conservation Centre strongly recommends against hand-feeding aquatic birds. To help spread the word, they have a hand-out summarizing these points. Thirteenth, if geese and ducks choose to bless us with their presence, the least we can do is accept them with humility, not abuse. Since World War II, Canada geese have learned that they can live and breed around parks and golf courses. Mallard ducks also seem willing to tolerate human neighbours. (For example, a pair of mallards comes to dabble in the ditches along our street every spring.) Very few other wild creatures are willing to associate closely with humans, and rightly so, as people are immensely destructive. Indeed, at this point in earth history, we seem hell-bent on destroying by flood and fire whatever remains of a oncebeautiful world teeming with wildlife. The magnificent old-growth forests that once covered much of North America are almost entirely gone. The beaches that once nurtured vast flocks

of shorebirds have been usurped by cottages, mansions, and dune buggies. Hudson’s shoreline, with almost no remaining wetlands, exemplifies this dismal trend. Fourteenth, many of these problems are fairly obvious, so why don’t people change their habits? Alas, humans are addicted to magical thinking – as evident in the bizarre and irresponsible opposition to COVID vaccinations, for example. People routinely expect nature to go on providing healthy air and sunlight (and tolerable weather) despite our ever-greater destruction of forests, wetlands, prairies, shorelines, and even oceans. It’s not possible, folks. It’s time to restore the land and waterways, to stop driving gas-guzzling SUVs, to eat less beef. Now. Fifteenth, instead of feeding the wrong stuff to ducks, you could offer seeds and nectar to wild birds in your backyard. Next time I’ll outline some techniques for encouraging them to visit. Comments and questions: donald. attwood@mcgill.ca

Up for adoption Emily, a three-year-old female Labrador mix, is sweet, friendly, calm, and has a great pair of ears. She is the mother of the “E” pups (nine of them). They have gone to their forever homes and now it’s her turn. She’s looking for a fun family who will give her good food, lots of exercise, take her to obedience classes, and include her when they go on their outdoor adventures. If that sounds like your family, fill out the form and ask for Emily.

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Up for adoption Moon and Skye were born on April 1, 2021. These sweet brothers are looking for their forever family together. They are extremely sweet and they love kids. They will come vaccinated, sterilized and microchipped. For more information about adopting both of them, please write to us at mysharonna@me.com

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Title: Feels Good Man (2020) Directed by: Arthur Jones Genre: Documentary Available on: Rent on Apple TV, YouTube or Google Play Weekly Challenge #30 – A ‘Recent Film Festival Winner’ Brief Synopsis: Feels Good Man explores cartoonist Matt Furie’s ‘Pepe the Frog’s’ journey from beloved internet meme to co-opted symbol of hatred by the Alt-Right. Scores: 95% Rotten Tomatoes, 7.6 IMDb Review: Chances are you’ve never heard of Pepe the Frog. As someone fairly well-versed in internet culture and symbols, let me just say that is probably for the best. But chances are that if you have heard of this meme, it was in the lead-up to the 2016 American Election, when it was officially designated as a ‘Hate Symbol’ by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). For those familiar with Pepe’s origins, two things stood out. First, it was weird seeing something hidden in the corner of the internet make international news. While GIFs, emojis and memes are more commonplace today, just a few years ago they were very niche. And secondly, most importantly, was how the hell did a beloved cartoon frog that had been around for years suddenly become a go-to symbol for the Alt-Right and White Supremacists? Feels Good Man, the Sundance-winning documentary, investigates this recent history and in the process sheds a light on the power, volatility, and importance of symbols. In 2005, artist Matt Furie created the character Pepe the Frog for a comic-book called Boy’s Club, based off living with his eclectic roommates. Boy’s Club is a full of fairly good-natured, chill-out bodily humor – basically a bunch of stoners laughing about farts. Over time, Pepe’s face was used as a meme, mostly to signify a sense of peace, accompanied with the phrase ‘Feels Good Man.’ As most things do on the internet, it quickly changed. By altering Pepe’s facial expression, you changed the meaning, and this became increasingly popular for users of 4Chan, a website that allows for anonymous posting of images. While 4Chan has been instrumental in some of the biggest and most beloved online trends (like Rickrolling and LOLCats), it has also bred Alt-Right talking points, giving a space for some of the most hateful people to spread their influence. When Pepe began to go mainstream, even being used by celebrities like Nicki Minaj and Katy Perry, 4Chan began to co-opt Pepe back as means of revenge. Why revenge? It is no coincidence the aforementioned users were female – 4Chan (as with most internet spaces) is laden with misogyny. But overall, it is this online community’s penchant for insular gatekeeping – that is, keeping the ‘normies’ (normal people) out – that motivates them. Whereas most people find solace and community within online spaces, connecting us to an unimaginable amount of likeminded people, the inversion of this ethos leads to an ever dwindling ‘in-group’ using hate to push the people they already have decided they do not like to the margins. Feels Good Man illustrates the complexities of imagery, and how co-opting happy, peaceful symbols for nefarious purposes is nothing new in history. So whether it is an ancient symbol, or a happy little frog, fighting for what’s right just… feels good man. Do you enjoy movies with a winning pedigree? Then join us next week for The Last Picture Show, which not only won a few awards, but also meets the challenge of ‘A Black & White Film’. Watch ahead for next week, available for stream on Crave and the CTV App. 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. Friday, August 27, 2021

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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.

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OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT. Six spacious offices, reception area, kitchenette and powder room. Offices are on the second floor of the Hudson Shopping Centre. Available immediately • $2,000/month. Call Marcel Leduc (514)602-4313

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150 - SERVICES 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

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House Painting, power washing, deck cleaning, staining, and painting available. Driveway repair, sealing, and gutter cleaning. Senior and single parent discounts. Call Stefan 514-972-1435 (211029)

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)

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Great house Minn cleaning services, a well-established cleaning company in Pincourt is seeking a part-time cleaner for 10 hours per week. Please contact Deneise at (514)865-1973.

$ Buy car for scrap. Running or not, 24/7. www.scrapvehicule.com Call 514-715-7845 Require dry winter storage for small sports car from first week in November to first week in April. During 5 months car is insured and I am willing to pay for storage. Call 450-455-0344 (210827) Looking for a 1920s typewriter restorer. I’m hoping to get it back to its original beauty and working condition. If you are the person for the job, please email me at: gregormitchell@gmail.com

A picture may be worth a thousand words but we won’t even charge you. The Journal now brings you our NEW VISUAL CLASSIFIEDS section. Take a print classified in our paper for the usual low cost ($15/one week, $20/two weeks, $25/three weeks) and we’ll post your ad and photo of what you’re selling on our website. Your ad will STAY POSTED online until your item is sold. Try it out – we look forward to seeing your ad. Email your ad request and photo to admin@yourlocaljournal.ca. Ads will be updated online every Thursday.

Busy Pincourt family with 2 school aged children looking into hiring help 12h/week,4 afternoons/week. Help w/ daily house chores like tidying, cleaning, laundry, greeting children after school/ snack time. References and police check will be asked. Valerie 514-586-3881. (210827)

275 – GARAGE/MOVING SALE RENOVATION SALE - 117 OXFORD STREET, HUDSON. Sub-zero refrigerator and Freezer, Stove, Plaque, Kitchen cabinets, toilets and sinks, bathroom cabinets, spectacular ceiling lamps etc... Saturday August 21st 9:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m. (210827)

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Hudson’s Fay Louch simply offered to lend a hand at the War Memorial Library thrift shop ‘The Bunker’ a few years ago and is now the Volunteer Coordinator, keeping the organization running smoothly, even through COVID-19 restrictions.

Fay Louch keeps The Bunker bustling Nick Zacharias

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Hard working volunteers who give their time to help others are the beating heart of our communities, and Caisse Desjardins de Vaudreuil-Soulanges understands the importance of giving them the recognition they deserve. Fay Louch has donated many hundreds of hours of her time to The Bunker in Hudson, the aptly named basement second-hand store that sells donated items to finance the volunteer War Memorial Library upstairs, while raising money for local charities. Louch’s path to becoming the Volunteer Co-ordinator for The Bunker started with a simple offer of help. Said Louch, “I didn’t intend for it to happen this way. A few years back I was just new in town and it seemed like a good way to get involved. Geraldine Moore used to run it then and one day I just told her, ‘If you ever need help let me know,’ and the next thing I knew I was volunteering regularly.” A few years later, when Moore stepped back and Louch was asked to take over the job of Co-ordinator, she didn’t hesitate. “Two years ago she took over,” said fellow volunteer Ann Osborn, “and she’s there constantly, nearly every day. She’s been at the core of every-

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Hawkesbury and Valleyfield Hospitals, the Royal thing.” As co-ordinator, Louch is in charge of findCanadian Legion, Le Pont Bridging Food Bank, Chez ing and scheduling volunteers who come in three Doris Women’s Day Shelter and more. Said Louch, days a week to sort, organize, and display donated “We also give away our extra summer items to Big merchandise for their once-a-week opening on SatBrothers in the fall, and in the winter we bring outurday mornings. Said Osborn, “She has managed to door items like coats and hats and boots to the Old keep us operating through all the challenges of COBrewery Mission in Montreal for the homeless.” VID-19. Most of our volunteers are over 70, so that The model is one that has benefits all around; presented concerns with COVID, and the store went by selling donated clothing, hardware, kitchen and from a maximum capacity of 50 down to 10 people household items they not only provide necessiat a time because of restrictions. That means a lot ties at an affordable price for the community, they more work organizing to manage the flow of cusalso raise money to finance tomers.” Osborn says Louch and to help others keeps them running, and It’s because I like work- ain library need. There’s even an enhas kept them running well ing with the people here at vironmental advantage, says enough in spite of restrictions “What we don’t sell to raise money not only to The Bunker – we have fun. Louch. we donate to others who can keep the volunteer library op- Volunteer Co-ordinator use it – so it saves an awful lot erational and equipped, but The Bunker, Fay Louch of things from unnecessarily to make welcome donations going into the landfill.” to local charities as well. With a long history of volunteerism in schools, “We get great support from the community; foodbanks, churches and hospitals in her former there are lots of donations here every day,” said home in Nova Scotia, Louch continues to help the Louch. “About 60 per cent of what we raise goes local community here in Hudson because it makes to the upkeep and running of the library, and the her feel good. For all the time she puts in, she sums rest the board is proud to give to charities.” The it up simply, “It’s because I like working with the list of charities they’ve been able to help over the years is long. They regularly donate to Lakeshore, people here at The Bunker – we have fun.” SERVICE CENTRE SCHEDULES Harwood (Vaudreuil-Dorion), Saint-Lazare and Saint-Zotique OPENING HOURS Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday : 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday : 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday : 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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