Your Local Journal - Jan. 14, 2016

THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016

Chaline Valley residents pressure council to act on landslide issue John Jantak Your Local Journal

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Heroism honoured In recognition of his “heroic contribution” to the liberation of France, having landed in his Sherman tank on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day plus 1, Hudsonite Peter Bloor Hughes was awarded the distinguished Legion of Honour medal by the French Government in an emotional ceremony at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #115 in Hudson on Friday, January 8. Shown here with Hughes, who was subsequently severely wounded in battle, are (left to right) Hudson Legion vice-president Rod Hodgson, president Peter Mansel, vice-president Eric Connor, and Hudsonite Dr. Annick Terret-Hans representing the French Consulate General in Montreal with her two-year-old daughter, Maï-Ana.

The landslide issue in St. Lazare’s Chaline Valley and the town’s proposal to proceed with its new city hall building at a tentative cost of $10 million dominated question period during the Tuesday evening council meeting, January 12.

Resident Stéphane Robin grilled Mayor Robert Grimaudo and the six councillors for their apparent inability to do anything to help homeowners in the interim while the town awaits word from the provincial Ministry of Public Security regarding a subsidy that would enable work to begin to stabilize the land.

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Legion of Honour medal presented to Hudsonite Inside and D-Day veteran Peter Hughes James Parry Your Local Journal

As a 15-year-old teenager, Hudsonite Peter Bloor Hughes joined the war effort in his native England in 1939 as a messenger in the Air Raid Precautions program that would help people

reach the closest shelter and then check their sector putting themselves at risk of bombs, shrapnel and collapsing buildings.

Two years later, he would enlist in the armed forces serving in various units before joining the tank regi-

ment, the 24th Lancers, which would see fierce action during the Normandy invasion in June, 1944, pushing on to Bayeux and then Caen. Just one month later, the Lancers were disbanded because of heavy losses.

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Upon checking his mail January 8, St. Lazare resident Gilbert Vallée found all the mailboxes at the Chaline Valley community postal outlet opened an unguarded.

Delivery pains Security concerns at community mailboxes accumulate Carmen Marie Fabio editor@yourlocaljournal.ca

Immediately following news that a Hudson Canada Post community mailbox had been broken into over the holidays, and notices distributed in a number of Vaudreuil-Soulanges towns offering a $2000 reward for information about mailbox theft, comes news that dozens of mailboxes were recently left unsecured at a community mailbox station in St. Lazare.

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said it was her employee who forgot to close the doors,” said resident Gilbert Vallée who contacted Your Local Journal following the January 8 incident in the Chaline Valley region of the town.

“Included in the mail, there was the memo looking for information about vandalized mailboxes. It doesn’t make any sense at all.” Vallée called the St. Lazare Post Office and said an employee arrived after 10 minutes to close and lock up the boxes.

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T H E PA G E T H R E E S T O RY Landslide Continued from page 1 Robin said the landslide issue, which has dominated the lives Chaline Valley residents for more than five years now, has had a double negative effect on homeowners because not only are many residents unable to sell their houses, the market value of Robin’s home alone has decreased in value by $60,000 from its current municipal evaluation.

The decline in the market value of Robin’s home means there should also be a reduction in his municipal property tax valuation role, he told council.

Grimaudo replied that the valuation roles are determined by the Municipalité Régionale de Comté (MRC) de Vaudreuil-Soulanges and that Robin should approach the MRC to request a readjustment.

Robin also asked council why they were reluctant to provide any kind of

assistance to Chaline Valley residents when several Quebec municipalities reportedly provide financial aid to residents to help stabilize foundations.

Grimaudo replied that he was unaware of any financial incentives provided by other municipalities and maintained the town has to wait until it receives provincial government subsidies before it proceeds with any type of stabilization work. He added that a topographical analysis and survey conducted by the provincial government indicated there was “...no imminent danger of a landslide.”

The explanation didn’t sit well with Robin, who replied that council should consider putting the city hall project on hold to instead help people with real needs. “I’d like you to put yourself in our situation so you can really understand how we feel,” Robin told Grimaudo.

Robin added he felt that council was not taking the resident’s ongoing predicament seriously and accused council of “laughing at us.”

Grimaudo replied the town was not laughing at the residents and are tackling the Chaline Valley situation in a serious and responsible manner. “We are not laughing at you, that I guarantee you. The construction of the houses were done, and I’m not saying they’re well-built or not, but they were built a certain way.”

As an example, Grimaudo referred to the new H-300 residential project on Chemin Ste. Angelique near Boulevard Cité des Jeunes, where the developer added pilings to secure the foundations as a way to mitigate possible problems in the future.

Resident Joanne Ackland told council that they should take responsibility for issuing construction permits to build in an area that is prone to landslides when residential development first started in Chaline Valley.

She referred to a provincial government document titled Planning and Development Powers in Quebec, published in June 2010 by the province’s

ministry of Affaires municipales, région et occupation du térritoire, specifically quoting a section on urban planning as the basis for her request.

Ackland read aloud that, “‘The council of the municipality must accept complete responsibility for the actions of its designated officials. The municipal council can be held responsible for the errors of the officer in charge for issuing permits and certificates.’ Are you not responsible? I think you’re responsible.”

When District 2 Councillor Pamela Tremblay explained that a previous municipal official had only issued the construction permits, Ackland retorted, “He’s the one who’s at fault. He gave permits for land that is risky. Isn’t he the one who’s responsible?”

“We would have to put in a program that would compensate families in the slide zone,” said Grimaudo. “Everything can be looked at; no doubt about it and we will continue researching possibilities.”

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St. Lazare resident Stéphane Robin listens to Mayor Robert Grimaudo’s response regarding the Chaline Valley landslide issue during question period at the Tuesday evening council meeting.

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EDITOR’S CORNER

Going postal It stands to reason that we would not expect improved quality and customer service from a product whose manufacturer declared a $13 million loss in 2015.

And we’d be fools to think a reduction in accessibility of any service could possibly be considered an improvement. Furthermore, changing the parameters of said service, for which our tax dollars make up a significant portion, without prior public consultation should leave us frothing with moral outrage. Such is the sad situation of late with Canada Post.

News of thefts from community mailboxes – cleverly being referred to as ‘onestop-shopping’ by some – has transcended anecdotal social media posts with the news that the Crown Corporation is validating the claims by offering a $2000 reward for information leading to offenders’ arrests.

There’s no denying the internet, with its means of instant communication, has changed the way we communicate from the cumbersome (yet endearing) pen and paper to keystrokes and mouse clicks. But the same technology that has eroded ‘snailmail’ has reportedly been a boon to online shopping that removes the customer from the traditional bricks-andmortar shopping experience. All those purchases need to reach their respective buyers thereby ostensibly providing Canada Post with a financial Plan B. The end user both pays for, and bears the brunt, of postal delivery service and to issue users instructions that include both picking up and dropping off mail as close as possible to Canada Post’s carriers’ schedules is not safeguarding the mail – it’s merely passing the responsibility for its safekeeping onto the end user.

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Help solve the puzzle of the mystery photo featured each week taken somewhere in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges or West Island region. Featured photos pertain to a story in this week’s newspaper. Winners get bragging rights and their names printed in the paper. Send your answers to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca. Congratulations to Île Bizard resident Susana Silva who was the first reader to correctly identify last issue’s Puzzled? photo taken at the entrance to the Global Pet Foods store in Vaudreuil-Dorion.

The Puzzled? feature is also available on our website www.yourlocaljournal.ca.

Dear Editor: editor@yourlocaljournal.ca Open letter to Diane Piacente, I read with interest and pleasure your consideration about the Villandré affair (Your Local Journal, December 17, page 5). I always admired the dignity, grace, and consistency with which you served our community. The fact that among many, you chose to publicly comment on the subject is a confirmation of the justice of my original assessment.

At the time of my return to Canada from Europe in 1994, and my return to Hudson, I briefly had some dealing with Madame Villandré about my rights to vote in local municipal elections even while keeping my official residence somewhere else. I couldn’t avoid assessing my interlocutor in appearance, body language, patterns of speech, sound and words, and attitude towards the other people working at City Hall. After our exchange, I offered some observations on the subject to a couple of municipal employees with whom I had a rather friendly relation through pervious contact in past years.

Villandré is – was – no Madoff, Porter, or Johnson. She definitely lacked the personal panache and the context to rank as an “embezzler” with a capital “E.” Her transgression was probably a consequence of some psychological “settling of scores,” a “compensatory” game, a reaction to a personal reality in her rapport with herself, her self-image, and her pretensions of pretended or real power. Her transgression was similar to the opportunity of a rodent confronted with accessible, irresistible tidbits unguarded in a trusting environment. I believe her real life sentence is to be Villandré for the rest of her days, and the loss of the puny bureaucratic power which was probably paramount in buttressing the unstable components of her psychological “equilibrium.”

Andrea Maria Coda di San Grato Hudson

Dear Editor, I really question the judgement in the great expenditures planned for Hudson: $25,422,706 over three years, as presented at a special budget meeting on Dec 15, 2015.

For example: 1) The Town Administration wants to re-surface the roads at a cost of $4,500,000. What about a mass hook up to the Town Septic System (which cost us approximately $25,000,000, and is vastly underused) before this great expenditure, or will Hudson dig up the new roads and do it all over again in a couple of years like they do in Montreal?

2) Public Works: $7,492,700 over three years... for what? That includes $750,000 for Pine Lake which was strongly rejected by the majority of Hudsonites. There was a smart Pine Lake committee who had a much more affordable and attractive ‘flood plain’ concept, with an estimated cost closer to $25,000. Why spend more? And on what is the rest of the $6,733,700 to be spent?

3) It is shocking to see the administration planning to build a new Town Hall at the cost of $5,825,000. I’m sure you can get all the administration under one roof for far less than that; I’d like to remind you all that this is still a small town of approximately 5,000 people. We cannot afford this delusional grandeur.

Helen Henshaw Hudson Dear Editor, On January 4, while driving to the Memorial Library in Hudson, I had a driving mishap. With the sun in my eyes, a car on my left side on Elm St. and two teenagers walking close by, I misjudged the corner turn from Lakeview. Then, instead of reversing, I tried to bulldoze my way out. Big mistake, I was now firmly stuck in the snowbank.

The high school students came to help. I found a shovel in the trunk and began to dig.

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Hudson says it won’t sti e citizens’ rights to ask questions during question period John Jantak Your Local Journal

Hudson Mayor Ed Prévost told residents during the January 11 council meeting that the town will not stop citizens from asking questions or making comments during question period provided that slanderous or derogatory insinuations or remarks are not made towards any town officials or municipal employees.

The issue was raised by a resident during question period in reference to an article that was published in the December 10th edition of Your Local Journal which stated that the town would seek legal recourse against anyone making false, defamatory and slanderous statements towards its employees on social media.

The resident asked council whether similar legal action would be taken against any resident who raises an issue or makes controversial comments that either the mayor or councillors would not appreciate.

“The resolution that was passed was

to protect specifically one employee who was being bad-mouthed,” said Director General Jean-Pierre Roy. “It was unfair, really unfair. This is why we took this position for this employee in particular.”

When Prévost was asked by Your Local Journal during a telephone interview whether the resident had a

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While Hudson elected officials recently confirmed a municipal employee had been suspended for a two-week period pending an internal investigation, they declined to reveal any more details citing confidentiality.

“It’s an administrative issue,” said Mayor Ed Prévost reached after the January 11 council meeting, referring all queries to Director General JeanPierre Roy. “I can’t confirm or deny the information,” said Roy of the issue that was simply referred to an ‘Employee matter’ on the monthly meeting agenda .

“I have a resolution of confidentiality and restricted confirmation of any information concerning this suspension.

This is for fair process of investigation.”

Roy did confirm that the employee’s

Prévost added. “For example, some employees have been accused anonymously without any substantiation of being ‘on the take.’ That’s the kind of thing that we will not tolerate. We have to protect the integrity of our employees. So we’re going to sue people who try to damage their integrity. These people work their butts off. There’s no justification for these insinuations, none whatsoever.”

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Hudson Mayor Ed Prévost told residents at the Monday evening council meeting that the town has no intention of preventing citizens from asking question or making comments during question period provided no malicious or slanderous statements are made against the town’s councillors and employees.

Hudson issues continue to simmer Carmen Marie Fabio

right to be concerned about possible legal action, he replied, “That’s a lot of hogwash. We happen to know, and I’m not at a point now where I can divulge what I know, but I do know that there are some inside people who are trying to make the town look bad, make some people look bad, make the council look bad and make the administration look bad.

“It also reverberates elsewhere, on social media, website and blogs,”

paid suspension was launched because of complaints that were made and said steps are currently being taken to ensure questions in the investigation will be asked by a team containing both a male and female member – himself and another member, still to be determined. When asked why it was important to have investigators of both genders, Roy said, “Sometimes people prefer to talk with a woman rather than a man.” Roy said that while the consequences of the investigation, if any, would likely be made public, the findings themselves would remain confidential.

“The inquiry will be fair and will contain a report with the details and the municipal council will make its decision at the end,” Roy said.

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THE SOAPBOX CARMEN MARIE FABIO

Memory serves Good memories of any Christmas season are arguably composed of equal parts shortbread, Icy Squares, spiced rum, toys, love, and laughter along with some cool finger-food you don’t normally eat the rest of the year. But most two-week breaks are not solely composed of eating, drinking, and socializing – they’re also a convenient time for me to get caught up on all the odd jobs I’ve been putting aside throughout the year and when my youngest son added a “room re-do” to his Christmas wish-list, it was an easy way to kill two birds.

Like many largescale projects, it seemed like a good idea at the time and it actually would have been a good idea had my husband not chosen the exact same time to sort through 20 years’ worth of accumulated receipts, tax returns, and utility bills, not to mention almost a collective 30 years’ worth of the kids’ school work. Oh yes, he also went through a staggering amount of video cassettes (remember those?), toy vehicles of all makes and models, and years’ accumulation of board games. Rather than a celebration of family and downtime, my holiday unearthed years-old dust bunnies, both literal and figurative.

Our new dog, who had just been getting used to us, developed a new habit of hiding under the blanket on my bed, logically as a coping mechanism to deal with one emptied out bedroom, furniture in the hallway, a child sleeping on the couch, a laundry basket full of old bills and tax reports sitting by the woodstove for proper disposal, and a smattering of paper IGA grocery bags (remember those?) packed with elementary school art projects waging emotional warfare between my sentimentality and pragmatism.

Just to add a sense of fun in the midst of it all, our internet connection died – for what in reality was a mere 18 hours but what by First World Problem standards was an eternity - immediately followed by a frozen pipe on our street that left us without water for the better part of a day, quickly educating the kids on which was worse – no Reddit/metal or no flushing toilets. It made for a memorable holiday.

Though at this writing the paint - and the tears - are still drying, things are settling. Years of Halloween costumes and props have been donated to my son’s high school département d’art dramatique, the outgrown board games have been dropped off at the church friperie, and every fire in the woodstove is satisfyingly started with copies of old tax forms.

My fight with clutter is an uphill battle as nature abhors a vacuum – no sooner had some room opened up in the storage spot under the stairs when my dear brother dropped off thousands of photographic slides my dad had taken over a span of at least five decades along with the clunky, noisy, but still functional slide projector.

So my unrelaxed, dirty, dusty, partially waterless holiday wrapped up in a way I hadn’t predicted… with paint-splattered, unwashed hair, surrounded by bright, gouache primary-school masterpieces, in the company of my kids, looking through the goofy clothing and hairstyle images of my youth in family vacations and birthdays, using laughably obsolete technology.

What feeds our memories is essentially useless when kept confined to storage bins, musty boxes, and dark closets. The best way to respect the smiles and laughter they once brought is to drag them out, dust them off, and – if necessary – give them away.

If the memories are good, as long as they’re shared, they’ll never die.

Letters Continued from page 4 Then Mike, from a snow clearing company stopped to give assistance.

First everyone tried to push but to no avail. “Do you have a rope?” Mike asked. When my response was negative, the teenagers said that they knew where to get one, and they did in a nearby house. Mike was flat on his back on the snow under the car for five minutes to attach the rope. He made a fancy knot, and a grey pick-up truck drove by and stopped to help. I was pulled out in a few seconds. Then Mike tried to undo the knot, but wasn’t able to. “We need a knife,” he said. I did not have one. A dad who was picking up his kids from the school bus said that he would send his son back with a knife. The teenagers cut the rope and then returned it to the person who lived nearby.

And off I drove to the library.

Long story, right? But it’s all to say thank you to all of the Hudsonites who helped me. So happy to live in a village with kind, caring people!

Happy New Year!

Fiona Hellstrom Hudson

Hudson Continued from page 5 Legal spending In response to mounting legal fees incurred at town coffers, Prévost said the town had no choice but to defend itself in response to ongoing litigation, including that from Pine Lake adjoining property owner Cynthia Maher who recently launched a $200,000 lawsuit citing property damages and loss of property value.

“When people dig in their heels and say they’ll sue, what can we do?”

Prévost said council is currently looking at the Maher case with the town’s insurance company to ascertain what her rights, as a property owner, are. Maher originally sought legal advice in the matter in July, 2014, engaging noted human rights lawyer

Dear Editor, On Friday, December 18th, a vanload of donated gifts, collected at the Hudson Legion and SPCA Vaudreuil, was delivered to the Volunteers’ Department at Saint-Anne’s Veterans Hospital. A huge thank you goes out to our local community for the generosity displayed in response to the Legion’s annual Veterans Christmas Gift Drive.

An impressive variety of donations was received, from clothing to jigsaw puzzles, essential toiletries to delicious chocolate and cookie treats. These donations go a long way to providing residents with some basic necessities, as well as holiday treats. The community’s support is much appreciated by the resident veterans.

From Left to Right - Claudette Davidson, Johanne Grenier (Ste-Anne’s), Stuart Vary (President, Residents Committee, Ste-Anne’s) and John Dalgarno (Hudson Legion).

Linda Eames for the Hudson Legion Executive Julius Grey in an effort to force the town’s administration to commit to a course of action in addressing the broken dam that saw the lake drain earlier in the year.

Roy confirmed the suit was presented in December, 2015, and said a research committee had been implemented to find a definitive solution to the Pine Lake problem and was expected to deliver its findings internally January 13 and will to be made public in the near future.

Prévost said the bulk of the town’s remaining legal costs stem from its ongoing battle with former Director General Catherine Haulard who left following a two-week suspension in February, 2015. She has since launched a wrongful dismissal suit that is currently before the Quebec Labour Relations Board with the next hearing scheduled for April.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

est, par la présente, donné par Vincent Maranda, Greffier, que : À la séance extraordinaire du Conseil de la Ville d’Hudson, tenue au Centre communautaire, le 15 décembre 2015, le règlement suivant fut présenté et adopté: RÈGLEMENT NO 668-2015 CONCERNANT LA TARIFICATION ET COMPENSATIONS POUR L’ANNÉE 2016 La révision de ce règlement peut être faite à l’Hôtel de Ville, 481 Main, Hudson, durant les heures régulières qui sont de 08h30 à 12h00 et 13h00 à 16h30, du lundi au vendredi.

is, hereby, given by Vincent Maranda, Town Clerk, that: At the special meeting of the Council of the Town of Hudson held at the Community Centre, on December 15th, 2015, the following by-law was presented and approved: BY-LAW NO 668-2015 CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF UTILITY RATES & TARIFFS FOR 2016 This by-law may be reviewed at the Town Hall, 481 Main, Hudson, during working hours which are from 8:30 a.m. to 12h00 and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m., from Monday to Friday.

DONNÉ à Hudson ce quatrième jour de janvier deux mille seize

GIVEN at Hudson this fourth day of January two thousand sixteen

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P O L I C E R E P O RT S Compiled by Carmen Marie Fabio editor@yourlocaljournal.ca

West Island police files Station 3 covering Île Bizard, Pierrefonds-Roxboro and Ste. Geneviève A 21-year-old man was the victim of a violent robbery January 5 after visiting a friend on Roy Street in Île Bizard. Const. Daniel Maheu reports the man parked his car around 2:25 p.m. and was still in the driver’s seat when the first suspect knocked on the window. The young man rolled down the window and the suspect immediately reached in, punching the driver in the mouth with his right hand, breaking two of the victim’s teeth. At the same time, a second suspect opened the passenger door and hit the victim in the head a number of times while he was still buckled in, leaving him unable to

flee. The suspects were reportedly demanding money from the man. When he was finally able to exit the car, the pair searched the vehicle while a third accomplice waited in a nearby white Toyota Corolla. The victim’s neighbour exited the building as the three men fled the scene empty-handed and was able to capture the car’s license plate.

Along with broken teeth, the suspect suffered a swollen right eye, a bruised forehead, and a cut on the right cheek.

The first suspect is a French-speaking white male between 20 and 25 years of age, 6-feet tall weighing about 160 lbs. wearing a black coat with a grey or white hood. The second is a French-speaking Middle Eastern male, 6-feet tall, 150 lbs. wearing a brown coat and dark tuque. The third is a white male, 6-feet, 170 lbs. wearing a black coat and hood. The investigation is ongoing.

Opération VACCIN wraps for another season

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Launched over the holiday period throughout Quebec, Opération VACCIN (Vérification accrue de la capacité de conduite – Intervention nationale) concluded January 3 after verifying over 200,000 drivers on the province’s roadways. Police from both the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) and Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) made 1350 arrests for drivers having their ability to drive impaired by alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both.

In the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region, 40 roadblocks were set up throughout the operation to verify drivers’ capacity to drive. Thirty-

seven arrests were made for impaired driving as well as seven applications of “Zerotolerance” for drivers under the age of 21.

Seventy-three drivers were administered a breathalyzer test to determine the amount of alcohol consumed.

Compared to the corresponding period last year, there was a slight increase in the number of arrests for the 2014/2015 Opération VACCIN. Of 28 roadblocks last season, 32 arrests were made. A total of 48 breathalyzer tests were administered and four cases of “Zero Tolerance” were exercised.

HFD Monthly report Dec 2015 Last month, the Hudson Fire Department was successful in delivering Christmas baskets to needy families.

Every year, in December, the firefighters, with the help of their families, volunteer their time to prepare baskets during approximately two weeks prior to the delivery date. We would like to thank all of the citizens and businesses for their support and donations. The list is very extensive and includes: Hudson IGA, Norampac, Your Local Journal, Sonia and family, Christine and staff, Lina and friends from the “More Than Books Club,” all the participating schools from the Com-

mission Scolaire Des Trois-Lacs and the LBPSB, the War Memorial Library and all the personal donations that were brought to the firehouse.

The fire department, through our certified members, started offering CPR courses in 2015 to our citizens as a way to promote effective resuscitation if ever needed prior to our arrival and it was very successful. We are also extending the offer to anyone in the surrounding areas that are interested.

If you would like to take part in this project, please send an email to hfd@ hudson.quebec to request dates for our courses in 2016.

The HFD is also looking for new members and will be starting a hiring process in the next month and would like to inform you that if anyone is interested in applying for the position of firefighter, to please fill out an applica-

tion at town hall and also send your CV to hfd@hudson.quebec .

Emergency calls for December Medical calls: 15 Fire calls: 24

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the Legion of Honour, the highest distinction awarded by France to soldiers who took part in this historic event which led to the liberation of France and Europe.

Making the presentation on behalf of the French Consulate General in Montreal and the French Government, fellow Hudsonite, Dr . Annick Terret-Hans, stated, “France is proud to award the Legion of Honour to Mr. Hughes. The many other distinctions he has received are a testament to his bravery and unwavering commitment to the cause of freedom.

“By making Mr. Hughes and other veterans members of the Legion of Honour, France expresses its tremendous gratitude to these soldiers who

Peter Hughes Continued from page 1 He would go on to join the First Battalion of the Royal Tank Regiment fighting all the way to Lisieux, France, where, in August, his Sherman tank was overturned, killing three of his brothers in arms. Seriously wounded and hit by shrapnel, he and one other person escaped, managing to reach an Allied base where they received medical care.

All of these memories came flooding back to Hughes when – in a most emotional ceremony on Friday, January 8, at the Royal Canadian Legion #15 in Hudson - he humbly accepted

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stormed the beaches of Normandy 71 years ago. France recognizes their decisive contribution to the country’s liberation during the Second World War. And today, they are the last representatives of the many young people who joined in the desperate fight against barbarity and Nazism.”

Added Terret-Hans, “Thank you, Peter Bloor Hughes, for your heroic contribution to the liberation of Normandy. France owes you its highest distinction, the Legion of Honour.”

In accepting the medal, a tearful Hughes said he shared it with all of his comrades who did not return.

“I would like to thank the French Government for this prestigious award and, in addition, a heartfelt thank you to Senator Larry Smith for his most strenuous efforts on my behalf to obtain this medal. Je vous remercie.”

Indeed, this recognition was made possible with the assistance of Senator Smith who also lives in Hudson and who nominated Hughes, and the Canadian Government Department of Veterans Affairs Canada which, together with the British Department of Defence, verified his records.

Said Smith, “It was an honour for me to nominate Mr. Hughes for this

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Sporting a Remembrance Day poppy prior to being awarded France's Legion of Honour medal, Peter Bloor Hughes, tales an emotional moment to remember those comrades who did not return from the Normandy invasion and the battle to liberate Europe.

prestigious award which recognizes his heroic contribution to the liberation of Normandy. Veterans Affairs Canada was instrumental in coordinating our request with the Government of France. And Nicolas Chapuis, French Ambassador in Canada, was most efficient to ensure we had the medal for this very special occasion in Hudson.”

See more photos on our Facebook page.

Legion News The next Cribbage Night will be Friday, January 22, at 7:30 p.m. Sandwiches and coffee will be served after the games have concluded and once again a 50/50 Draw will be held. New entrance fee will be $5.

The most important item on the calendar this month is the Annual Robbie Burns dinner and dance Saturday, January 23, at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre. Reservations are now being accepted for this great evening of fun, food, music and dance. Just $25 so please call the Legion at (450) 458-4882 to reserve early as this is always a sold-out affair.

The next Friday night dinner will be held January 29. Please reserve early for your seat by calling the Le-

gion as the meal that evening will be lamb and it is always a very popular dinner.

The monthly Pub Quiz (trivia) will be held Wednesday, January 27, at 8 p.m. Get a table of four and come down for some fun. Monies raised always go to a local charity.

Just prior to the January 8 dinner, Legion member and World War II British Army (24th Lancers) veteran, Peter B. Hughes, was presented the French Legion of Honour medal by Hudson Legion Br. #115 President Peter Mansell. Our sincere congratulations to Comrade Hughes from all of your fellow Legion members.

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heesh, t h e r e ’s another Holiday Season come and gone!

And it’s back to the grindstone - er, make PHOTO BY that ‘puter - for MAURICE JEFFERIES yours truly and fellow scribes here at Your Local Journal.

And I have to tell you, dear readers, it’s great to be back!

For despite all the festivities, fun, parties, turkey dinners, and expressions of goodwill to one and all, I’ve been chomping at the bit - as it were - to get back in the saddle and take up where I left off three weeks ago.

--------------BIG BRAVOS - For a lot has been happening on the social scene in our fair burg that I do believe merits mention here in this first column of 2016.

Such as the phenomenally successful Panto, Peter Pan, directed by Glen Robertson at Hudson Village Theatre (HVT) which added two shows to its already-long run, both of which sold out immediately. Without question, one of the best Pantos that me and my beautiful Sunshine have seen in recent years here in our little theatre by the tracks.

And a big bravo to all who contributed to this wonderful Christmas tradition that is unique in our belle province! Including little ‘mermaid’ Ryan Hill, the four-year-old son of David & Jill Reznick who live in St. Lazare and who auditioned for the role of his own volition. What a show stealer and what a true trouper!

Ditto for Visiting Priest, Rev. Carol Bateman, and all the volunteers at St. James’ Anglican Church who, on January 2, welcomed over 100 local residents to a tremendous complementary turkey dinner with wine and all the trimmings and a brilliant performance by the multi-musician

Greenwood Kitchen Ceilidh emceed by the irrepressible Frank Royle.

Who, when asked for the reason behind it, told me that not everyone in Hudson has big families with whom to celebrate. “So we invited those we thought might be in need of companionship, including many residents from the Manoir Cavagnal, at this very special time of year. And volunteers picked them up and drove them home so that they would not have to worry about transportation or possibly bad weather. ” Including self-taught accordionist extraordinaire, 97-year-old Dorothy Blaise, who came in for thunderous applause when she did a couple of solos on her trusty Daytona squeeze box bought over 60 years ago, including a rollicking rendition of Roll Out The Barrel! T’was indeed a magical evening due, in no small part, to the terrific turkey cookers, David Langlois, Stevie Thom and Kathy Conway, as well as the beautiful Bromeliads on every table generously donated by Alistair and Wanda Smith of Planterra. Way to go guys and gals. It was brilliant!

As was the traffic-stopper ride along Main Road on Christmas Day by not one, but four Santas, all members of the ‘legendary’ - if only in their own minds - Hudson Boomers. All cyclists of - how can I put it? - a certain age who for the past five years have been getting together every week weather permitting and pedalling their little hearts out throughout the region. This time around, and all appropriately decked out, they comprised Bill Driver, Roland Schultz, John Sauter, and Fausto Sabatino. Ho, ho, ho!

--------------SENSATIONAL SYLVIA - And still in festive mode, must say that we have received many positive comments over the holidays about our front page illustration in our Christmas issue of December 22 featuring an original painting of an adorable snowperson

PHOTO BY JAMES PARRY

97-year-old Dorothy Blaise belts out Roll Out The Barrel at St. James’ Church Hall with em-cee Frank Royle looking on in amazement.

PHOTO BY JAMES PARRY

Hydro-Quebec’s dynamic duo, Guy Desgagne and Sylvie Dupuis, based in Valleyfield, take a breather after restoring power to the ‘tree’ section of Hudson this past week.

seated in an armchair in the snow and reading our paper.

The artist, as mentioned at the time, was Sylvia Garland, who lives in Laval, who has been commissioned by several local companies for seasonal window paintings and murals and whose multi-faceted creations take pride of place in private collections throughout Canada and the U.S., as well as at the offices of the Quebec Delegation in New York.

What I was subsequently fascinated to learn, however, is that Sylvia actually created her first ‘monumental’ work at the tender age of four. When she discovered a self-inking rubber stamp and proceeded to mark the word ‘paid’ on the walls of her parents’ home. Despite the fact that they still had a mortgage on the house!

Says Sylvia, “I was working my way towards the kitchen by way of the main corridor when I was discovered. Needless to say, I was sent to my room. But, given a box of wax crayons, I was also instructed to draw to my heart’s content providing I did so only on my own walls.

“Well, by inviting friends and cousins to participate is how I got my start in large scale murals and collectives.

When we would run out of wall space, a sponge and some scouring powder would make room for more creations.

And today, I am grateful for my parents’ avant-garde open-mindedness.

You never know where a little bit of encouragement, a few supplies and space with which to explore will lead.

Shouldn’t every child be given that opportunity?”

Couldn’t agree more Sylvia. And if you would like to see more of her creations, check out her web site at www. sylviagarland.com or give her a call at (450) 419-1736. You will be amazed!

--------------VERY VERDI - If opera is to more your liking, HVT is the place to be this Sunday, January 17, when the Hudson Film Society screens its first opera of 2016 at 2 p.m. and with tickets at $10 a pop. Namely, Verdi’s La Forze del Destino (Force of Destiny). Followed on Monday by the movie Living Is Easy With Eyes Closed at both 2 p.m. and 7.30 p.m.

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FEEL LIKE A FLING? - And if Scottish dancing is more your beat, but you have never tried it before, then you are invited to head on down to the Hudson Legion at 56 Beach Road at 2 p.m. this Saturday (January 16) for some free lessons with dyed-in-the-plaid enthusiasts showing you how to do the Gay Gordons, Eightsome Reel, and Dashing White Sergeant, among others. And no, you don’t have to wear a kilt. It’s a lead up, by the way, to the Legion’s Robert Burns Dinner & Dance on Saturday, January 23 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 and for more info, call (450) 458-4882.

--------------ON THE WILD SIDE - Meanwhile, on the birthday beat, a big happy 75th to Hudsonite and former Quebec wildlife officer, Denis Germain who together with his wife, Jean, and over 75 family members and friends from far and wide, celebrated the milestone in memorable fashion at Casa Grecque in Vaudreuil over the holidays.

And speaking of wildlife, what about those freakin’ squirrels currently going nuts around town? Seemingly bigger and fatter than ever given the unbelievably mild winter so far. One chubby little chappie - now demised but certainly not missed - took out power in our immediate area last week after attempting a high-wire act on the transformer pole at the entrance to our driveway on Elm. I heard the pop as opposed to a big bang, rushed out, and there he was at the foot of the pole. Dead as a doornail. “Oh crikey,” I thought. Here we go again. Another blackout! How long this time?

Well, guess what? The power was back on in about 40 minutes. All it took was a call to Hydro-Quebec at 1 800 790-2424, a concise explanation of what had happened and, before I knew it, Sylvie Dupuis and Guy Desgagne both based in Valleyfield - were there with their truck at the door. Problem solved. And mission accomplished!

So make a note of the number folks.

With gazillions of the little critters still hopping around oblivious to their own safety, you never know when you might need it!

And that’s a wrap!

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Local artist’s dreams come true with Arabella Magazine feature Stephanie O’Hanley Special Contributor

Rigaud artist Gail Descoeurs said she’s thrilled to be the subject of a 16page ‘Artist to Collect’ feature in Arabella Magazine’s 2015 Winter issue, currently available on newsstands and online. Her copies of the issue arrived just before Christmas.

“As soon as I opened up the box and received them I was in tears,” Descoeurs said. “It was such a beautiful Christmas gift.”

The quarterly magazine focuses on Canadian art, architecture and design, all passions of Arabella’s Editor-inChief, Debra Usher.

Descoeurs, who paints and teaches art classes out of her home studio, said she first came to know Usher a couple of years ago when Descoeurs entered a landscape contest at Arabella. “I got to talking with (Usher) and I got into the semi-finals.”

After that, they kept in touch by phone and email, Descoeurs said.

“She was very helpful, she said she’d like to feature me in the magazine. I thought ‘wow.’ ” While Descoeurs’ paintings showcase natural scenery, she said half of her paintings come from her head. “I use different pieces, photographs I’ve taken,” Descoeurs said. “I’m inspired by the beauty all around. It could be something really simple, a simple tree that people will drive by every day and won’t notice (and it) will catch my eye and I will find something beautiful to create with that tree.”

The headline for Lorie Lee Steiner’s feature in Arabella about Descoeurs’

PHOTO BY STEPHANIE O’HANLEY

Local artist Gail Descoeurs in her art studio at her home in Rigaud, where she paints and teaches art classes. Descoeurs said she’s “grateful” and “thrilled” to have her life story and art featured in the ‘Artist to Collect’ section of Arabella Magazine’s current issue.

art reads “Bordering on the Mystical.”

Alongside photos of several of Descoeurs’ oil paintings, you learn about

It’s a prestigious magazine and it goes right across Canada, it goes across the States and parts of Europe...

- Rigaud artist Gail Descoeurs her art and love of nature but also her life story as an artist.

“It’s a prestigious magazine and

it goes right across Canada, it goes across the States, parts of Europe too online,” said Descoeurs. “It’s exposure, it’s wonderful exposure. The galleries tend to look at the artists that are mentioned as ‘Artist to Collect’ so it definitely helps.”

Reaction has been positive, Descoeurs said. “I’ve had a couple of emails from Ottawa, people that saw it, a lot of my friends and family and just people that are really happy for me.” She said people who saw the article have told her they’re interested in taking her workshop. As well, the three galleries selling her art, in Whistler, Toronto and Charlevoix, are on board,

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“I’ve been painting for so many years, since I was 17,” she said. “It’s a nice life but it’s not an easy life. These little things, big things for me, they really help.... Sometimes when you’re hitting these waves and you think, ‘Am I doing the right thing or not?’ And then you get recognition like this and you know, ‘Okay, yes.’ ” For more information about Gail Descoeurs’ art or her art classes for individuals and groups, visit www.gaildescoeurs.com or phone (514) 8351510.

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At the intersection of Main and Cameron in his home town of Hudson, Senator Jacques Demers is looking forward to his new independent focus in 2016.

Independent Senator Jacques Demers sets sights on battling illiteracy across Canada “It is an extremely sensitive topic that nobody talks about,” says legendary NHL coach James Parry Your Local Journal

In the December 17, 2015 edition of Your Local Journal, Senator Jacques Demers, a long-time Hudson resident who was appointed to the Red Chamber in August, 2009, by then Prime Minister Stephen Harper, confirmed in an exclusive interview that he had crossed the floor to sit as an independent.

With the freedom that his new status brings, he has set his sights on doing all that he can to bring public attention to, and hopefully help correct in some way, the problem of illiteracy.

Not only in Quebec, but throughout Canada.

Says Demers, “The statistics are staggering. Here we are living in the great country that is Canada, and yet in Quebec alone - research has shown that 42 per cent of the population is functionally illiterate to some degree.

Among those of the First Nations, it is even higher at about 50 per cent.

“It is an extremely sensitive topic and one that people just don’t talk about. But it’s one that I’m going to dedicate myself to in my new role as an independent senator in this new session of Parliament.”

plained in all candor, was an impoverished childhood, where his father beat and psychologically abused him and his mother.

“At the time, I could read a little bit but I couldn’t write very well. I took to protecting myself. You put a wall around yourself. And when I was given the possibility of talking, I could speak well and I think that really saved me.”

Demers is now determined to help others facing similar problems and help break down their walls in every way that he can. And, as he has proven on so many occasions in the past, Jacques Demers is a winner.

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Canada Post Continued from page 2 Canada Post spokesperson Anick Losier issued the following comment via email: “As soon as our team was alerted, someone was dispatched immediately to close the panels to secure the mail. The incident is currently being investigated and I, unfortunately, cannot confirm whether it was an issue with the employee. We take security of the mail very seriously and appreciate the alert provided to us by residents.”

As of press time, Canada Post has not elaborated further.

“At least they sent someone right away to close the boxes and make sure there was no vandalism,” said Vallée, “but what’s the point of sending the note if they don’t close the door?”

The note, which was distributed in early January, asks anyone who has witnessed vandalism or theft in progress at a community mailbox to call po-

lice at 911, and Canada Post at 1-800267-1177. “Crime Stoppers will pay a reward of up to $2000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone stealing from the mail or vandalizing Canada Post property,” the note says. Residents are further urged to pick up their mail every day and as soon as possible after it has been delivered.

Complaints about the community mailboxes have spiked, with community groups on social media platforms sharing photos and stories of mailbox thefts and/or break-ins in towns including Hudson, St. Lazare, VaudreuilDorion, Rivière Beaudette, and Rigaud.

On January 12, the Sûreté du Québec issued a communique confirming several thefts were reported to the SQ, particularly of the large package compartments of the community boxes but declined to say how many, or which types of packages were taken. An investigation is reportedly underway.

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Hudsonite Helen Henshaw (third from right) flanked by sons Jack and Fred Neilson enjoyed the sun, sand, and sea of Caya Coco, Cuba over the holiday season along with friends Monique Pannitti and Pete Paterson, with her son Keven and friends’ three boys: Daniel, Steven, & Patrick Kraus, plus skipper Alexandro on the right. The group posed just before jumping on two of these Hobby Cat sailboats, and racing back and forth across the bay. Said Helen, “We of course brought Your Local Journal with us and shared it with the Cubans afterwards.”

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The draw was supervised by a committee composed of Mélanie Pilon, Desjardins member, Simon Bissonnette, Desjardins member, Pauline Thauvette-Leroux, President of the Caisse, Benoit Levesque, Chair of the Community Relations Committee, Richard Dubois, Director, Communications and Community Life and Manon Laberge, Executive Assistant to Senior Management and Communications.

Desjardins Vaudreuil-Soulanges Student Grants Contest draws for the 50 winners During an official meeting December 8, in the presence of members of the ad hoc committee, a draw was held to select the 50 post-secondary students who will each win one of 50 scholarships totalling $60,000.

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Student Grants Continued from page 14 The winners have been contacted so they can complete the eligibility requirements by submitting the necessary supporting documents, including proof of residence in the VaudreuilSoulanges region and proof of fulltime post-secondary studies. The list of the 50 winners will be published in January 2016. Lastly, we remind you that the 50 winners will receive their awards at two brunches offered by Desjardins Vaudreuil-Soulanges on January 30 and February 6, 2016.

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175- Wanted 200- Careers/Employment 225- Financial Services

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250- Real Estate Sale 275- Garage/Moving Sale 300- Miscellaneous

325- Autos for Sale $24.95 until it sells

350- Legal

1 week 2 weeks

$15 $20 3 weeks $25

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150 - SERVICES

150 - SERVICES

250 - REAL ESTATE SALE

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

ALL RENOVATIONS & CONSTRUCTION, FREE ESTIMATES. FRAMING, PLASTER, WINDOWS, DOORS, FLOORS, STAIRS, CERAMIC TILING, PAINTING, BASEMENTS, KITCHENS, BATHROOMS. EXPERIENCED WORK. RBQ 5688-2244-01 JONATHAN 514-402-9223

Experienced local piano technician offering quality tunings and skillful repairs. Improve the sound and touch of your piano with hammer voicing and action regulation. Marc Lanthier 514-7707438 info@pianolanco.com (160114)

House for sale. 82 Pine, Hudson Village. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. $279,000 negotiable. Available now. 514-983-7164

Handyman/ for small jobs. Call John: 514623-5786. (160211)

Ford Ranger 1998 Black. 298,000kms, good condition, 2 sets of tires, (4 X 4 not working). $1750 or best offer. 450-458-7906

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

Contact ileperrotkindling@gmail.com I have one set of four No. 564 colored ink cartridges and two No. 564 large black cartridges for a HP 7520 printer, for sale for $25 plus your donation to Nova. Phone 514-7055114 (160114) 8 – 10 cords firewood (16 foot lengths) $500 per load. 514-708-4518 (160128) Central Vacuum Cyclo Vac Model E103, reconditioned with new motor, 3-year warranty included $395. Central Vacuum Ultralux Johnny Vac, new, 10-year warranty $529.

Special: 30 or 35 foot Hose kit with 24V on/ off switch, 3-year warranty $140. Aspirateurs Hudson. 450-458-7488

4 Ford Ranger 16 inch Steel Rims - $80. 4 Original Toyota Plastic Hubcaps from an ’06 Camry - $100. Call 514-865-1648 (160114)

125 - FOR RENT 3 bedroom Coachhouse apartment for rent, hardwood floors, fireplace, garage.

Available January 9. $1200/month + utilities.

Call for details: 514-703-8981. (160121) 2 + 1 bedroom house for rent, near Falcon Golf, 1 big bathroom, fridge, stove, washer, dryer, dishwasher, freezer, pool table, wood stove, kitchen table and 6 chairs included.

Available February 1st. $1020/month. Shortterm and long-term leases available. Call 450458-2351 (160128) House for rent in St-Lazare – 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, basement, garage, large private lot. All appliances included. $1800/ month. Contact: 514-949-3128 (160128) Bachelor in St-Lazare, heated, air-conditioned, electricity, cable, high-speed internet, stove and fridge, space for washer/ dryer. No animals. Non-smoking. Mature woman. 450-424-2109 (160128) St-Lazare, Luxury Detached Cottage (1989) 4 + 2 bedrooms, 3 + 1 bathrooms, very private and serene setting, in-ground pool, 22,000 sq/ft lot. $3,000/month. Will also consider to sell at $599,000. Call Pat Arya 514-916-3246 Royal de Montréal Inc. (160114)

150 - SERVICES ARE YOU FINDING LIFE HARD? Depressed; lonely; in debt; need someone to talk to?

Let me help 514-616-5994 Free and confidential (160128) Retired teacher with many successful years of tutoring mathematics to students in the St. Lazare, Hudson areas is anxious to continue doing so. At any level, in English or in French. Please call Astrid at 514-646-1528.

APPLE MAC SUPPORT since 1983 Variable Rates Initial Hour Free – Upgrades Troubleshooting Bootable Backups System Analysis & Advice terry@cloudbyteconsulting.com – www.cloudbyteconsulting.com 450-853-0534 Woftech Inc. Since 2004.

PC/Laptop repair, sales and services.

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

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

HTTP://wolftech.ca services@wolftech.ca 514-923-5762 Local Experts in matters of Bankruptcy and Insolvency since 1994. First Consultation Free. Available Nights & Weekends. Solid reputation for Reliability, Honesty & Integrity in our field of Expertise. Blumer Lapointe Tull & Associes Syndics Inc. www.blumerlapointetull.com. 514 426 4994 Piano Tuning, local Fine tuning $88. 514-206-0449 Piano Piano Piano (160114) Moving Service, local, trailer rentals.

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

Nanny/Babysitter Available – 54 year old empty nester available to babysit your children. Evenings/Weekends. Early Childhood Educator for 5 years. 514-569-1644 Couture Le Mieux. Seamstresses without appointment. 2 locations to better serve you: 1051 avenue St-Charles, Vaudreuil-Dorion, corner of chemin de l’Anse, one minute away from Costco (450218-6899) and 140 avenue St-Charles, Vaudreuil-Dorion (450-218-6400). Pants hem $10, alterations of all kind, clothing modifications, curtains, gazebo, tarps and pillows. Custom made curtains, valances and roman shades. Fabric sales as well as sewing supplies. All of our prices include taxes.

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Triplex Income Property with a good income revenue in the heart of Hudson for sale.

Jacques Harvey Piano School. Experienced, 3 x 4 ½ apartments. Private parking. Call Ray qualified teacher offers piano lessons to be- at 514-668-9718 (160128) ginners or advanced students. Children and adults are welcome. Call 450-455-1544.

325 - AUTOS FOR SALE

SINGING LESSONS - Ages 7 to 17. Private or Semi-Private. In my home (StLazare). Sing the songs you love! Call Morgan. 514-607-1308 References available.

2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL, Lease Take Over, 67,000 kms, Black, Leather package , 22 months remaining @$325/month. View on Leasebusters.com ID #140741. Call 514-220Vacuum Cleaner. Sales and repair of all 3398 brands, 40 years in service (Electrolux, Filter Queen, Kenmore, Samsung and Central Vac). Special on Hoover Central Vac w/stan- 1992 Lincoln 192,000 km. V-8 auto, fully dard kt at $399. Other brands available from equipped, used for weddings, second owner, $329 and up. Repair and service of all central electric roof. Invested $12,000. Must sell (illvacuum systems. Parts and bags (all makes). ness) $2250 Cash. 514-453-7468 Small appliance repair. Carpet cleaner rental available. NEW: Oreck Excel air purifiers $329.

2009 VW Rabbit, 2.5 litre, gas, 5-speed manAspirateursHudson.com ual transmission, black, heated seats and mir67 McNaughten rors, AC, power windows, locks, mirrors, sunHudson, Quebec roof and fog lights. 130,000 km. $9,600 Call 450-458-7488 514-886-1008 Cleaning ladies available, weekly, biweekly or occassionally. 20 years of experi2003 Kia Rio, Automatic, Green, new ence with same clients. All have: attention to all season tires, very clean, 121000kms, detail skills $2,500 2003 Kia Rio, Standard, Silver, very good work ethics clean, 172000kms, $2,200 both 4door. motivated by perfection 514-773-0394 glowing references Call and leave message 450-458-0251 (160114) Kia Sportage LX 2009 with Convenience Odd Jobs / Home Maintenance. Hudson / Package, (4WD), manual, 136,000kms, very St-Lazare / Vaudreuil area. Call for quote. JB good condition, never accidented, new 4 season tires, towing hitch inc., asking $8,900 438-338-3990 (160114) neg., 450-424-4308 French Tutor, experienced retired teacher available for high school, CEGEP and adult students. Hudson and St-Lazare only. For info 1996 Honda Civic Si with multiple modifications: JDA B16A SIR II, cams, Exedy clutch, please call 450-458-7458 (160128) JDM ITR S80 LSD trans. w/short shift, urethane engine mounts, Sparco quick release steering Mathematics Tutor. Retired mathematics wheel, Sparco seats w/Willans 4 pt. harness, teacher available to tutor any High School Neuspeed sport springs w/Koni front shocks, math course or Calculus 1. Call Mr. Norris frt/rear strut bars, stainless brake lines and at 450-455-9475 (160128) much more. $6500 or best offer. 514-2182776

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LATERAL FILING CABINET, 5 drawer, legal file size with lock. Preferably one that doesn’t make me swear when opening and closing it! Call 514-594-2055. $ Buy car for scrap. Running or not, 24/7. www.scrapvehicule.com Call 514-951-4203

200 - CAREERS/EMPLOYMENT Caregiver available for housekeeping, meal preps, laundry, errands, etc. Experienced. Please call 450-510-2184 (160121) Beautiful Montessori Daycare is looking for a qualified daycare educator to begin in January. Full or part time position available. Please send CV and letter to sasha@inspirationmontessori.com or call 514-349-0940. Inspiration Montessori, Vaudreuil, Quebec. (160114)

“1999 Chrysler Cirrus LX Sedan, Amethyst, Very good working condition, Automatic, P.S., P.B., P.W., P.L., P.M., Cruise control, A.C., Tilt Steering, Pioneer stereo, C.D. with remote.

230,260km. Asking $765. Neg. Please call 514918-4274”

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

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2009 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT, grey/green, 98300 km, no Montreal winters, excellent condition, well-equipped, 6 speed transmission, great gas mileage, sunroof, leather/ suede seats, $8700. 450-458-7863

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

Numbers match. Appraised at $17,000 asking price $10,000 or best offer. Call 514-6264770

2009 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT, grey/green, 98300 km, no Montreal winters, excellent condition, well-equipped, 6 speed transmission, great gas mileage, sunroof, leather/ suede seats, $8700. 450-458-7863

Mazda3 2006, 4 door, manual, sunroof, fully loaded with AC 159, 000km. Includes 4 winter tires used 1 season. Asking $ 3400. Also selling 4 summer tires with mags asking $450.

Call or text 514-690-5463.

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

Nissan X-Trail SE 2005, 165,000km.

Looks great. Runs great. New Toyo winter tires on rims, summer tires on mags. Asking $5,200. Richard: 450-458-1497. 514794-4507.

Mercedes S550 – 2007 AMC Package.

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

Chevrolet Suburban 2010 -LT- White. Model 1500, 4x4. 60,000 km. Mint Condition, Like Triumph TR6 1972, White, Very Good Con- New. $30,000. Call 514-216-9217. dition, 77,000 miles. $7500 negotiable. Call 514-262-3320.

1992 Mercedes 300 SL convertible. 162,843 BMW 535 i xDrive, 2010, 83,000 km, automat- Km’s … Hardtop, new: soft top, battery, comic, 4 door, blue, beige leather interior, sunroof, pressor A/C . 6 cd disc player, cassette player. heated seats and steering wheel, GPS, Blue- Not winter driven, mint condition. $12,000 or tooth, 2 sets of tires and rims, beautiful high best offer. Call 450-458-5995 performance car, very clean. 514-774-7428

94 Mustang GT. Black coupe $5,800 must sell. Please call 514-996-6965 Ford Focus Wagon ZXW 2005.

218 000 kms, dark grey. Comes with 4 winter tires. $950.00 Call 450-218-2935 Silver Chrysler LHS 2000 with 267,000 kms. Highway driven only to Florida, Very clean, all electric. 3.5 engine with a V-6 $1700 Please call 450-458-7488

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Snap shot of your day: Monday-Friday: 10:00 am–6:00 pm English Language Customer Support You will find yourself representing some of the most exciting health and skin care products available on the market today. Once trained, you will use your extensive product knowledge to retain existing customers by encouraging them to continue with their program and helping them set personal goals. You will answer general questions, while making sure they feel cared for and well-informed. You will offer them challenges to achieve their objectives, with practical advice and payment options in order to ensure their success. All calls are inbound and all callers are existing customers with accounts and products.

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PRACTICAL QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate will have customer service experience, along with excellent computer aptitude and outstanding written & oral communication skills. They will also possess the ability to multi-task, be detail orientated and highly motivated to excel, learn and advance. Comprehensive paid training will be provided to those ideal candidates.

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P R O F E S S I O N A L D I R E C TO RY ACCOUNTANTS

KARAVOLAS BOILY & TRIMARCHI CPA INC. Taxes and Accounting 438 Main Road, Hudson Tel : 450-458-0406,

ATTORNEY

Aumais Chartrand

INVESTMENT ADVISOR

OPTICIANS

PSYCHOLOGIST

Jeffrey Quenneville

Lunetterie Vista

Sylvi Lafontaine

Investment Advisor Raymond James Ltd. 2870 Route Harwood, St-Lazare 450.202.0999 FITNESS & INJURIES Greg Lothian, B.Sc.,CAT(C), CSCS

100 boul. Don Quichotte, bureau 12 L’Ile-Perrot, QC J7V 6C7 Ph: 514-425-2233 ext. 229 andreaumais@bellnet.ca

Professional strength coach & Low back/ injury reconditioning therapist.

Become strong & injury free!

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BOOKKEEPING

IMMIGRATION

Bryan Todd, B. Comm (Acct.)

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

DENTISTS

Dr. Don Littner & Dr. Morty Baker

Brazolot Migration Group 35 Wharf Road, Hudson, QC (450) 458-2186 info@brazolotgroup.com

NOTARIES

472 Main Rd, Suite I, Hudson QC, J0P 1H0 Ph. (450) 458-5334

Jean-Pierre Boyer

Dr. Aileen Elliott

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1710 Ste Angélique, Saint Lazare

450 455 7924

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

ORTHODONTISTS

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

Dr. Amy Archambault Dr. Paul Morton

drs. Martina Kleine-Beck

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

Psychologist 514.265.1386 martinakb _ 58@ hotmail.com

PHARMACIES

PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Marilou Leduc

Sandy Farrell, Davis Facilitator

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

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

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

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

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The West Island Quilters Guild donates handmade placemats to Meals on Wheels Clients Kathleen Green eld Special contributor

Despite the many pressures leading up to the holiday season, members of the West Island Quilters Guild found time to make a difference in their community. They recently presented Shelley Hayden, Outreach Coordinator for Volunteer West Island, with 181 handmade quilted placemats that were donated to VWI’s Meals on Wheels clients. There are 13 volunteer-run Meals on Wheels kitchens in the West Island that provide healthy nutritious meals to seniors twice a week. The meals

help seniors stay in their own homes and break isolation. Gifts such as those from the WI Quilters Guild bring special pleasure.

The West Island Quilters Guild was founded in 1998. With over 40 members, the quilters meet twice a month at the Church of the Resurrection in Pointe Claire. They do more than just quilt. They share their talents and generous spirit by creating beautiful handmade works, such as these placemats, for others. These thoughtful gifts brighten the days of the many recipients and exemplify the meaning of community spirit.

In Memoriam

JUDITH DIANE PEARCE (Nee Rolston) 1941 - 2016 Judy died at the Palliative Care Residence in Hudson on January 4. She is survived by her loving husband, the Rev. Canon Dr. Bryan Pearce, her son Michael of Vancouver, her sister, Heather, of Vernon, and her brother, Rod (Linda), also of Vancouver. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends across the country, as well as by colleagues, both in nursing, sled dog breeding, training, and racing, and people around the world for whom she made sled dog gear. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 16, at St. Mark’s Church, 865 Lakeshore Road, Dorval, with visitation one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers, donations to Vaudreuil-Soulanges Palliative Care Residence, 90 Como Gardens, Hudson, Quebec, J0P 1H0, or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

PHOTO COURTESY VOLUNTEER WEST ISLAND

From left to right: Gina Mai Simmons, Pat Bradley, Volunteer West Island’s Shelley Hayden, Liette Côté, Barbara Fowler, Diana Pope, Louise Saulnier, Carole Fortugno, Andrée Claveau Hoyer, Marie Josée Glass and Ginette Desilets.

In Memoriam

Sandy Mahon 1955-2015 Sandy passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at home December 21st 2015 in Hudson, Quebec at age 60. Beloved wife of Don Mahon for 42 years, loving mother to Amber Dorion (Chelsea, QC) and Brendan Mahon (Montreal).

Forever Nanna to Isabelle, Sam, Vincent and Jackson.

Daughter to her late parents Audrey and Mordred Hardy of Dollard des Ormeaux, sister to Karl (Calgary, AB), David (Pierrefonds, QC), and late brother Barton. Aunt to Andrea, Micheal, Leigh-Ann, Alicia, Amy, Justin, Nick, and Tara. Sister-in-law to Pam, Peter, Brian and Sharon. Mother-in-law to Dan. Sandy was a superb, loving, and nurturing parent and grandparent who was completely devoted to her grandchildren — the lights of her life — and her dogs, cats, birds and fish, ever-expanding gardens and her many, devoted friends. She was a superb gardener who seemed happiest on her knees digging in the earth. By far her most favorite times were family gatherings. Christmas was a special time of year for her, and vacations in Nova Scotia brought her extraordinary joy. She loved watching each grandchild grow and flourish and never wanted to miss a minute of it.

She brought joy and laughter to all who knew her. She had a marvelous way of making all of us all better people. She had a great presence in so many lives in ways that now that she is gone we are just beginning to truly appreciate. We are all blessed to have known her and to have had our lives touched by her, she donated her organs Christmas eve.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Sandy’s memory can be made to PETA or UNICEF to help the Syrian children.

There will be a celebration of her life at the family home on January 23rd for close friends and family.

Kenneth V. Lefrançois St-Lazare - 1945 – 2016 Passed away on January 1st, 2016, at the age of 70.

Beloved husband of Raymonde Lefrançois, father to Patrick (Tracey), Louis-Philippe (Mary) and Geneviève, grandfather to Sophie, Nicholas, Marc, David, Émilie and Catherine. He also leaves in mourning his brothers Gaston and Robert, his sister Linda and other family members and friends.

A religious Service was held at the St-Lazare church (1980 Ste-Angelique road, St-Lazare) on Saturday, January 9th, 2016 at 11 a.m.

Donations may be made in his memory to the Rotary Foundation Canada (Rotary Peace Centers) C/O 911600, P.O. Box 4090, Station A, Toronto, Ontario; M5W0E9 (for donations made by check) or through internet www. rotary.org/en/give. Please choose “Rotary Peace Centers” and indicate «In memorium of Kenneth Lefrançois».

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All announcements should include dates, times and addresses. Publishing priority will be given to non-profit and community based groups.

BEACONSFIELD The outstanding ‘Duo Ventapane’ comprised of violinist Mana Sharaishi and pianist Martin Karlicek are the featured artists for the upcoming ‘Les Concerts du Quartier’ at Christ Church Beaurepaire, 455 Church Street, on Tuesday, January 19 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets ($20), including the wonderful Après Concert, are available by calling the church office at (514) 697-2204, Earl Wilson (514) 486-9338 or at the door. Mini-Season Passes for any three concerts of the series are also available for $50. Come and enjoy some truly great music making by these enormously talented musicians.

HUDSON The Second Annual General Meeting for Le Pont/Bridging Food Bank will be held Tuesday, January 19, at Wyman Memorial United Church, 513 Main Road, at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome.

The Robert Burns Dinner & Dance will be held Saturday, January 23, at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre at 6 p.m. with dancing to the music of Greg Inniss. Cost is $25 per person.

RSVP at the Hudson Legion (450) 4584882.

KIRKLAND The Kirkland Library presents a painting exhibit by Alexander Forian, January 16 to 30, at the Kirkland Library, 17100 Hymus Boulevard.

Vernissage: Sunday, January 17 from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

PINCOURT CASCA Vaudreuil-Dorion and CASCA Soulanges will be holding an adoption day Saturday, January 16, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., at Faubourg de l’Île Shopping Centre, 101 CardinalLéger Blvd. For information regarding our adoption days, contact us at: vaudreuil@cascaorg.ca or visit our web site at www.cascaorg.ca. Please

note that adoption fees are requested to help us with our vet bills and other costs associated with the wellbeing of the cats under our care.

POINTE CLAIRE The January 21st meeting of the Montreal Chapter of the Canadian Aviation Historical Society takes place at 11 a.m. at the Pointe Claire Legion Hall, 365 St-Louis, and features Clint Ward as guest speaker. Clint Ward began his pilot training with the RCAF in 1951. After six weeks in London, Ontario and 36 weeks in Gimli, Manitoba, he received his pilot’s wings. He followed that with service in the RCAF Reserve on 416 (Saskatoon), 401 (Montreal) and 403 (Calgary) Squadrons. He joined Trans Canada Airlines in 1953, retiring in 1992. Come hear Clint’s 50 years of flying tales, during which he did not have to buy a single gallon of gas. Light lunch will be provided, for which a $5 voluntary contribution is requested. Everyone interested in the history of civil or military aviation is

welcome. For further information call Ron at (450) 463-1998.

2806 Pointe Claire Army Cadets meets every Saturday from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Basement of the Pointe-Claire Public Security Building 399 Boulevard St. Jean from September to June. Bilingual, free for youth from the ages of 12 to18. Registration every Saturday. Visit us at 2806cadets. ca or call (514) 630-1321.

STE. ANNE DE BELLEVUE DivorceCare Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m., January 12 to April 5. 2016. Anyone struggling with the effects of separation or divorce is welcome to attend Divorce Care. Each week we will look at a different topic on the path to healing so join us at any point in the session. Details about DivorceCare can be found on www.divorcecare.org. Join us at Ste. George’s Church, 23 Perrault Ave. Please contact our office to register at (514) 457-6934 or by email at office@stg.church.

Send stories and/or photos about your events to: editor@yourlocaljournal.ca

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N.D.I.P. Spectacular hi-end bungalow. Very spacious with 10’ ceilings. Finished basement with possibility of intergeneraƟon. No neighbors behind. MLS# 22923430

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Saint-Lazare. Immaculate 4 bedroom family home with large balcony, fenced yard, I/G pool and more. Fully Įnished basement with oĸce, playroom, workshop and more!

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$524,000 Steffen Servay Real Estate Broker GROUPE SUTTON DISTINCTION INC.

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Saint-Lazare. 2577 Symphonie. AMAZING POOL & YARD SET-UP! 5 bedrooms, 3+1 baths. Impeccable.

Perfect for family. Fin bsmt. A/C. Trpl gar. 2006. Wood Ňoors. Very bright. Lots of construcƟon extras.

Film, photos, info at: www.SteīenServay.com

Saint-Lazare. 2715 Ch. St-Louis.

MOTIVATED VENDOR! Lovely FarmeƩe.

3 +1 bedrooms, gourmet kitchen. New roof, new windows, I/G pool. Barn with 3 box stalls on 3 acre property.

Janet Charlebois Real Estate Broker CENTURY 21 MAX IMMO

514-569-5975

120 Hotel de Ville. Vaudreuil-Dorion. Brick 4-plex, fully rented, walk to train and shops.

Clean, well maintained building. Minimal maintenance. Call for a visit. #22725489

$349,000 Liliana Bergamin Real Estate Broker ROYAL LEPAGE GLOBAL

Cell: 514-467-7392 Off : 514-697-4460

St. Lazare, 2155 Ste. Angelique. 3 bedroom bungalow zoned for residenƟal or commercial use. Huge Lot. Great Investment. Centris #27643026

Put your featured homes of the week on this page! $329,900 Debbie Dupont Real Estate Broker ROYAL LEPAGE VILLAGE INC.

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N.D.I.P. BeauƟful 3 bedroom home. ParƟal water views, private fenced backyard with cedar hedges, swimming pool and panoramic view on surrounding farms. Very private.

MLS# 24192404

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vent their thoughts and ideas freely and openly. Whether it suits the administration or not is irrelevant. We have to be totally transparent and open to that kind of thing. This is why we have town councils,” said Prévost.

“I guess there are some people who are genuinely concerned that they might be sued, which is malarkey.

(However) anybody may be sued by a town for making malicious and callous statements that are not substantiated in any way, shape or form,” Prévost added.

Continued from page 5 The mayor said council will always welcome questions and comments from all its residents provided the proper decorum of the council chamber is respected and citizens refrain from making unsubstantiated or slanderous statements.

“A town hall meeting is basically a democratic forum where people can

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