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Three-storey tree story Homeowner Mark Francis, holding his rescue dog Arthur, had a lucky escape during the thunderstorm the

evening of July 20 as the 30+ foot Kentucky coffee-tree in his front yard lost a massive bough which narrowly

missed his car and his neighbour’s house. See story on page 11.

“Trees are poems that the Earth writes upon the sky.” – Khalil Gibran

Inside Saint-Lazare - Well, well, well…

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Meet Vaudreuil-Dorion’s Parti de l’Action

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Pincourt monthly council meeting round-up

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Saint-Lazare foundation fund returns

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Saint-Lazare will connect three new well sources to water treatment plant John Jantak

The Journal

The discovery of three new wells in Saint-Lazare will result in the city doing the necessary work to build a new water pipe which will connect the new sources of water to the main reservoir and treatment plant on Chemin Sainte-Angélique beginning around late August.

The work comes after a hydrogeological study aimed at exploring water sources from three wells in the La Pinière sector near the Parc nature Les Forestiers-de-Saint-Lazare that began in 2017 proved successful at finding, and being able to provide, quality water at a sufficient flow rate.

Provincial approval These three wells have been approved by the provincial Ministère de l’Environnement et de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques as reliable sources of quality water which have the capability to increase the production of drinking water.

A professional services contract was awarded on November 13, 2018 to prepare the plans and specifications as well as to monitor the work to connect these three wells to the Sainte-Angélique potable water network and put them into service. This project, with an estimated cost of nearly $4 million, is receiving up to 100 per cent in funding through the Gas Tax Program and Quebec’s contribution (TECQ-2019-2023).

“This will go a long way in making sure that our reservoir is always full but it will not give people carte blanche to water their lawns continuously,” Mayor Robert Grimaudo told The Journal. “These wells are great and they’re going to help but the reality is that when we have very dry conditions, the overwatering of lawns is what puts a lot of pressure on our reservoir.”

New water supply line The new water source means the city will install nearly six kilometres of raw (non-potable) water supply line to the Sainte-Angélique treatment plant located on Rue du Puits possibly beginning as early as Monday, August 23. The work

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A hydrogeological study has revealed viable water sources in three Saint-Lazare wells in the La Pinière sector. will extend over a period of about 19 weeks until the end of December, subject to favourable weather conditions.

The piping will be installed on the following streets – Chemin Lotbinière (between Montée Saint-Robert and le parc nature Les Forestiers), Montée SaintRobert and Rue des Mésanges, with the west side of the street being the most affected by the work.

The work will consist of directional drilling to insert pipes fused to each other over a length of about 300 metres, thereby inserting the pipes in a small excavated section instead of using the traditional excavation procedure.

Inaccessible driveways To do this, the pipes will have to be laid out on the street which means homeowners will not have access to their parking spots anywhere from a few days to nearly three weeks for owners located on the west side of Rue des Mésanges.

The higher densification of properties on this street means the work will have more impact. However, for safety reasons, one lane will be open at all times to ensure the passage of emergency vehicles. Flag persons will be in place to manage traffic.

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The city is also calling on neighbours on the opposite side of the street to consider allowing their neighbours who will

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Vaudreuil-Dorion inaugurates its new summer destination Le 405 This summer, enjoy a moment

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Located at 405 Saint-Charles Avenue in Vaudreuil-Dorion along the water, ‘Le 405’ is this summer’s destination for outdoor activities and entertainment for residents of all ages.

Mayor Guy Pilon, accompanied by several municipal councillors and city representatives, presented the brand new summer destination Le 405 to the public on the occasion of the inauguration official site which took place July 15 at 405 Saint-Charles Avenue.

This urban park in the heart of Vaudreuil-Dorion, where relaxation and discovery come together, offers the population diverse programs until August 22.

Bordered by Vaudreuil Bay, this 228,076 square-foot park offers areas for picnicking, relaxing, and enjoying the landscape. A large section of the site includes lounge chairs, hammocks and wooden platforms for this purpose. “From the acquisition of this site in 2017, our goal was to offer this space by the water to our citizens,” said Pilon. “We already had the Maison-Valois Park, the Paul-Gérin-Lajoie Park and the Esther-Blondin Park. The 405 is added to this list of green spaces accessible to all along the bay. We have a lot of parks with play modules and sports fields on the territory. For this one, we wanted people to be able to relax and enjoy a moment of rest. We knew this was a promising place, now we have proof!”

Every day, starting at noon, residents can obtain free material at the reception kiosk, on presentation of the citizen card, including books, folding chairs, hammocks, yoga mats, large barbecue and close to about 15 outdoor games.

Activities are offered to all age groups from artistic workshops, line dancing, children’s shows, along with musical and humorous performances offered every Thursday evening starting at 7 p.m. Themed evenings will take place on Friday evenings: Oktoberfest, tropical fiesta, Latin evening, country, 80s and 90s and cabaret. As for the evenings on Saturday, they will offer board games, piped music, storytelling and outdoor cinema.

All activities are free. Reservations are recommended in some cases. The complete program can be viewed on the Town’s website (ville.vaudreuil-dorion.qc.ca).

Thursday, July 22, 2021

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EDITOR’S CORNER

Just breathe As we head off for our annual summer hiatus, it’s a good time to look back on the wild ride that was the last six months and reflect on our (almost) post-pandemic part of the world.

Some things have changed, possibly irreversibly. Will the handwashing stations ever be removed from the grocery store entrance? Will the Plexiglas partitions be removed or do we still have months of misunderstood conversations due to sound barriers and facial masks?

In many places, capacity is no longer a concern so the line-ups outside popular locales large and small – everything from the SAQ to The Bunker – are just an annoying blip in our memory.

But as we nurse our COVID-19 hangover, other pressing issues rear their ugly heads.

Climate change, which continues to be treated like something that someone else, somewhere, will fix, is not going away. A term most of us have never heard before – ‘heat dome’ – arrived in Canada in what is usually a temperate province and devastated the community of Lytton, British Columbia as it literally burst into flames.

Labour shortages have meant many businesses can’t return to pre-pandemic operations. Rental costs are priced out of reach of many young people looking to start their careers. Rising food prices, along with smaller packaging sizes, make it more difficult to put a meal on the table. Domestic violence against women has spiked so dramatically in Quebec that the government has launched an advertising campaign to address it.

It’s time to sit back and breathe. If we’ve made it this far, been double-vaxxed, and managed to adapt to all the changes thrown at us, we can surely handle anything.

Be good to each other.

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Photo of the week

PHOTO BY PATRICIA LANGUAY

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.

L’Île-Perrot resident Patricia Languay captured this delicate little visitor taking a break on an Echinacea plant.

Following the same format as last year, photos will not be limited to the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region and 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.

Dear Editor: editor@yourlocaljournal.ca Be careful what you wish for Dear Editor, If one were to believe the calculations that have been put out there for the Sandy Beach development, you would have to assume that every house being built or in existence in Hudson is costing us money. However, other developments do not seem to be a concern. As with all financial reports, it is very easy to manipulate the numbers to achieve results which fit your desired conclusion.

I would like to see a better decision be done with my tax money than stopping this development.

Without having access to the report, it is obvious that left out of the calculations are the fact that we will need to repurchase the land. Where does this money come from? Remember, this is a town that could not come up with the money to rebuild a small dam on Pine Lake. All we will be doing is taking on more debt and getting further into financial distress.

I would also think that this growth in the inner town population would be a boom for all the shops, restaurants, bars, churches, charities and services as they will finally have a year-round clientele to keep things going. For towns to prosper, it takes activity.

Go into town in the winter and tell me how active it is.

This development also has multi and semi-detached housing units. With the current rise in housing costs, this will allow access to a more diverse population, which is the basis for a true society. The density of this development should be less costly for the town to maintain than most areas. We are already maintaining the streets. Spread that out over the hundreds of forecast units, how is that not cost effective?

Hudsonites need to remember that this is not about protecting the beach. The beach is not part of the development and we will still have the same access that we do now.

It has been shown over the last 30+ years that our

mayors do not seem to have the financial wherewithal to run a town so without this income, I do not see how we survive. I believe we should welcome the prosperous Hudson of the future or you might see the Quebec government decide to merge us with Vaudreuil-Dorion for us to cover our debt and, for those of you who care, also our bilingual status.

Be careful what you wish for!

John Bradbury Hudson Buddy Program Dear Editor, One could ask if anything good came out of these past months. COVID-19 took an unprecedented toll, the likes of which most of us have never experienced and truly hope to never see again. As during other tumultuous times in history it is, however, encouraging to note that there have always been people who do what they can to help others.

At the outset of the initial COVID-19 lockdown a couple of Hudson residents expressed concern about the impact this confinement would have on local seniors. This kind of compassionate thinking is not new to Hudson. Memories of the 2017 floods with its huge community response inspired them to believe that neighbours would again step up to help neighbours.

It did not take long for the Buddy Program to take shape in discussions with the Town of Hudson, its approbation and support in registering names, the call to the community for volunteers and spreading the word that seniors could request a volunteer Buddy, and finally the matching of Buddies with seniors.

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PHOTO COURTESY PARTI DE L’ACTION

(Left to right, rear) Gabriel Parent, District 6; Paul M. Normand, District 7; François Séguin, District 2; Diane Morin, District 5; Paul Dumoulin, District 8; (Left to right, front) Karine Lechasseur, District 4; Mayor Guy Pilon, Jasmine Sharma, District 3; Luc Marsan, District 1.

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Parti de l’action de Vaudreuil-Dorion unveils upcoming municipal election candidates John Jantak

The Journal

The board of directors of the Parti de l’action de Vaudreuil-Dorion (PAVD) has confirmed that nine candidates including incumbent Mayor Guy Pilon will run under the party banner in the upcoming municipal election slated for early November.

With all the large-scale municipal projects expected in the coming years, the team will keep Mayor Pilon at the helm who will be seeking re-election for a final mandate. “The global pandemic has made it challenging for us to complete all the projects we had hoped to accomplish in the last two years,” Pilon told The Journal.

“With the increased cost of materials, the challenges of managing labour supply and the planning of municipal infrastructure in light of the new hospital’s arrival, I believe that my experience and the diligence with which I have fulfilled my responsibilities over the past few years are critical and necessary to ensure stability during these tumultuous times,” the mayor added.

Two new PAVD candidates Two current municipal councillors will not seek re-election – District 1 Councillor Josée Clément and District 6 Councillor Céline Chartier. Candidate Luc Marsan will run for councillor in District 1 and candidate Karine Lechasseur will seek the council seat in District 6.

Marsan is a long-time resident of the district. As a father and member of the community, he hopes to share his knowledge and to invest himself in his community while discovering the municipal landscape and its vast obligations.

Lechasseur is a commercial realestate broker and has been a resident of the neighbourhood for over eight years. Politics has been a passion for this mother and entrepreneur who also worked for 10 years with Développe-

ment Vaudreuil-Soulanges.

Harmonious economic development and change management are matters Lechasseur considers important, especially providing residents with a safe living environment that embodies the best urban planning practices Six councillors seeking re-election The six PAVD candidates seeking reelection to council are François Séguin (District 2), Jasmine Sharma (District 3), Diane Morin (District 5), Gabriel Parent (District 6), Paul M. Normand (District 7) and Paul Dumoulin (District 8).

“We are very happy with the individuals we have brought together as a team,” said Pilon. “We have a good mix of experience, with candidates who have a range of public service years under their belt, as well as new faces who want to share their own experiences for the benefit of the community.

“The fact that we have parents of young children and teenagers also attests to the importance we have given to family issues over the last mandate where we adopted the family and seniors policy,” Pilon added.

Accolades for Councillor Chartier The mayor also acknowledged the contributions made to the city by Councillor Chartier who will complete her second consecutive mandate which will conclude 20 years of public service. Her many notable accomplishments include contributions she made to the merger of Dorion and Vaudreuil over 25 years ago and she has witnessed all the changes and transformations in her community.

The Parti de l’action de VaudreuilDorion was founded in 1998. Since then, a team has been formed for each municipal election in the City of Vaudreuil-Dorion. The team is composed of people with public administration experience as well as new candidates.

Citizens looking to follow the campaign can visit the website at www.pavd.ca or at www.facebook.com/PAVD2021.

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

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THE SOAPBOX CARMEN MARIE FABIO

Blind faith I received an email from a reader last week saying he was, ‘disturbed’ by my editorial of June 25, 2021. In it, I referred to a more subdued Canada Day celebration this year given the news that had recently come out of Kamloops, British Columbia in which ground-penetrating radar on the grounds of a former residential school had revealed the possible mass burial site of approximately 215 bodies, many of them reportedly children.

The writer included links which ‘speak to the facts rather than the hysteria surrounding the unmarked grave saga which is getting so much attention in mainstream media.’

The link says the yet unsubstantiated reports have created a ‘moral panic and continue to fan the flames of racial division.’ It further cites the suspected arson of many Catholic churches across Canada and the dismemberment of prominent statues erected to historical figures who played a role in the creation and operation of residential schools.

The report (correctly) states, “It is standard practice in journalism to clarify whether or not an allegation has been proven, in court or otherwise.” A detailed report by Tk’emlups band is set to release further details of the ground-penetrating radar findings. So far, no actual bodies have been found and no identities confirmed.

Fair enough. There’s a saying in journalism – “If your mother says she loves you, double check.”

International ‘legacy’ media organizations have picked up on the story and shared it on many platforms, all without having undeniable proof.

Why? Because given Canada’s historical treatment of Indigenous people, it’s infinitely believable.

The link also contains data of fatal illnesses, citing the main causes of residential school deaths as tuberculosis in the lead, closely followed by influenza, pneumonia, lung disease, meningitis, heart disease (they were kids!), whooping cough, etc.

One could equally argue that had the Indigenous children remained with their birth families rather than warehoused in institutions designed for assimilation at all costs, illnesses might not have had such a devastating impact.

Most of us have only recently become aware of the role residential schools played in a misguided historical attempt at ‘cultural assimilation’ and the federal government’s own admission for its role in the ‘Sixties Scoop’ in which children were removed from their families without consent under the guise of receiving a better education, thereby stripped of their heritage, culture, and identity.

To this day, the Catholic Church is being pressured to reconcile its own unsavory past in the form of sexual abuse allegations against minors, not only in Canada, but around the world – a pattern of predatory abuse that continues to be unearthed.

My own mom, a good Catholic until the day she died, recounted horror stories of sadistic punishments inflicted at the hands of the nuns she had as teachers in elementary school. I’ll refrain from explicit details given this is a family newspaper. It’s a testament to her faith and her capacity for forgiveness – one I don’t think I could ever muster myself – that she didn’t completely turn her back on the church for good.

Media outlets often pick up on what others report, assuming – not necessarily rightly – that all due diligence was met. And if national and international agencies jumped to conclusions, it’s only because the path of neglect, sexual abuse, and systemic racism had previously been firmly entrenched. In short – there’s no reason to believe that what the ground-penetrating radar has found are not bodies.

I’ll admit to writing an op-ed without having irrefutable proof in my hands.

Once all the details from Kamloops have been released, I would love to be able to write that my editorial of June 25 was wrong.

But I sincerely have my doubts.

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

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With the purchase of five lots, the Town of Pincourt will acquire a total area of over 46,000 square feet of the wooded lot referred to as Rousseau Forest for the sum of $691,391.10.

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The Town of Pincourt city council held its regular monthly meeting on July 13 and despite some councils opening up to in-person sessions, the meeting took place via teleconferencing.

Rousseau Woods Council unanimously approved the proposal to purchase lot numbers 1 721 567, 1 721 626, 1 721 581, 1 721 585 and 1 721 579 on which sits Boisé Rousseau.

The city introduced this proposal in order to protect the beleaguered woods which were originally to be bulldozed over to make room for a residential area.

Resident group Sauvez la Foret Rousseau/Pincourt Vert strongly opposed the development and scored a minor victory when the development was postponed in 2018 after it was determined that the project imperiled local migratory birds.

The studies conducted by the developer also were eventually found to be inadequate, which lead to the city conducting its own studies. The proposal and its approval on July 13 are the result of extensive work by both local environmental groups and the city to save the precious few hectares of natural wooded areas. The landowner has agreed to sell the lot to the city following negotiations.

The lot will be purchased at a cost of $15 per square foot. Based on the numbers provided by the city, with the purchase of these five lots, the Town of Pincourt will acquire a total area of over 46,000 square feet for the sum of $691,391.10.

The purchase will be facilitated by borrowing By-law 906.

“We are proud of Mayor Yvan Cardinal for his courageous decision to save Rousseau wetland from development, and we are hoping it sets a precedent for other cities in the region,” Carole Reed, vice-president of Pincourt Vert commented.

Sale of sports complex The council also approved a proposal to initiate a call for bid for the sale of Zone C1-24. “This is the location of the abandoned sports complex on Pincourt Boulevard, in front of Chêne-bleu (High School),” Mayor Cardinal explained. It

was also the proposed location of the future arena project. “If the arena project ever goes forward, it will be located on the other side of Pincourt Boulevard, in front of the synthetic turf field, where the Chêne-bleu community garden is presently located,” Cardinal added.

Pay equity Council approved a proposal for pay equity for the city’s management personnel. The city conducted an evaluation of pay equity, as per the provincial government’s Loi sur L’Équité salariale. The goal of the evaluation was to ensure that female personnel received equivalent remuneration to their male counterparts.

The review focused on two categories of positions within the city’s management team, namely the divisional head of human resources and the director of communications and resident relations.

The evaluation was useful in underlining existing salary differentials. The proposal aims to fix that gap retroactively from July, 2019. The proposal was approved unanimously.

Commuter train station During the question period, Mayor Cardinal read a question submitted in writing by a resident who asked how the city was going to prevent the closure of the Pincourt/Terrasse-Vaudreuil commuter train station. “In answer to the petition that was presented, a response was received from Exo,” Mayor Cardinal said. “The city had adopted a resolution in June that it sent to Exo. The resolution stated the city’s position with respect to the project of a single train station on L’Île-Perrot.” Cardinal also said the resolution aimed to reiterate the importance of maintaining the train station shared

by Pincourt and Terrasse-Vaudreuil while improving safety for all users. The resolution had been approved by a majority of the council.

“I’d like to remind residents that this project is managed by Exo,” Cardinal said, adding that the project was not under the control of the City of Pincourt.

As reported in The Journal July 15, Exo plans to organize a citizen meeting following consultations with the area municipalities before the fall.

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KELLY’S KEYBOARD A MILLENNIAL’S VIEWPOINT

KELLY MIYAMOTO

Tokyo 2020 The Olympics are here! They were put on hold for a while along with the rest of the world because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but Tokyo 2020 is finally happening.

Athletes from all over the world are coming together. The best of the best representing their countries on the world stage in the ultimate example of sport, competition, perseverance, and athleticism. It’s must-see TV. Isn’t it?

Viewership has been a talking point around the Olympics for a while now. They still pull huge numbers, but not quite like they used to.

A uniquely international event like this was bound to have some issues coming off of a global pandemic. Questions are still out there over whether these Olympics should have been put off even further for health and safety reasons. Especially in light of the announcement that no spectators would be allowed in attendance after a state of emergency was declared to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

Between controversies, social and political issues, and the costs in terms of money, labour, and the fallout once they’re over and done with, news seems to lean toward the negative whenever the games come around.

The Olympics have tried to draw in younger age groups through social media and the addition of new sports, but that hasn’t seemed to do much. Calls continue for the inclusion of eSports, stirring up debate around popularity, ratings, and how we define ‘sport.’

Lowered interest can also come down to the individual viewer experience. Media consumption is different now. Any given TV watcher might be more interested in the Olympics than the standard sitcom or drama. That’s not too surprising.

But for so many – especially within that key 18-to-49 demographic – our screen time is mostly spent on social media and streaming platforms. It takes a lot to pull that focus.

The time differences and broadcast delays don’t help either. People find out results before the events air or don’t want to stay up at all hours waiting for live coverage. Either way, the live ratings suffer.

I don’t think I’m any more or less interested in the Olympics than the next person, really. I’ll tune in for the opening ceremonies and a few specific events. I’ll keep general coverage on in the background. Vancouver 2010 had me as invested as I’ve ever been, but that was mostly because it was in Canada. Even hockey isn’t as big of a draw now during the Winter Olympics since NHL players have been prevented from participating. But that’s a whole other subject.

To stay relevant and draw in viewers, dramatic changes have to happen. The stars, the big stories, the broken records, the romantic underdog tales… the Olympics have so much going for them. These games are built on friendly competition, national pride, and global unity. In today’s world especially, it would be nice to have something that really draws us in and brings us all together in a largely positive spirit.

Will you be watching?

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Erin Tabakman, Executive Director of the Hawkesbury and District Hospital Foundation receiving a $2,000 donation from the Legion Branch #115 Chairman John Dalgarno, thanks to money raised in the annual Poppy fund.

Legion News Rod L. Hodgson

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One of our dedicated members has made COVID-19 masks and they are now available at the bar. She is offering them to our members in return for a monetary donation to our Legion Br. #115. Please help out our Legion Branch with your donation to our cause. We still have about 25 left.

If you have paid your 2021 dues your membership stickers or cards are now available at the bar. Just ask the bartender for yours. I will be at the front desk with them most days when we are open for a period of time along with day parking passes. Everyone parking at the

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Continued from page 4 Residents of the Manoir Cavagnal were also included in the offer for a volunteer. The goal was to provide support, stimulation, reassurance and an element of security to elderly individuals who were in self-isolation due to government directives.

To ensure maximum security for all, there could be no physical contact. In the early months, 60 volunteers from Hudson and area committed to daily phone calls to their assigned senior. Over 80 seniors had signed up. These calls exposed needs including how to order groceries when you do not use the internet, filling prescriptions, local restaurants offering delivery and what would happen to the mail piling up in mail boxes. Answers were found and shared. Above all these calls, with the reassuring sound of another voice and an attentive listener, broke the sense of isolation for many over the long winter of confinement.

Heading toward the summer of 2020 and with the easing of some restrictions, volunteers and seniors came to their own agreements concerning frequency of calls. A volunteer survey in June indicated how important their contact still was to so many. Buddies were encouraged to continue in case of a second wave if possible and, if not, seniors were reassigned. It was a good call.

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On Sunday, July 11 our Poppy Fund Chairman John Dalgarno presented a cheque for $2,000 to Erin Tabakman, Executive Director of the Hawkesbury and District Hospital Foundation. This is just one of many important donations that our Branch #115 hands out from our annual Poppy Fund to local and district charities and foundations etc.

Special get well wishes go out this week to our dear friends Donelda Macleod, Denis Germain and Bobby Lacombe. We wish you a healthy and speedy recovery.

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We want to sincerely thank all Buddy volunteers for their kindness and persistence. They, and we, thought they were signing on for a few weeks at first. We kept notes on the program with November 23, 2020’s entry reading ‘253 days…

YIKES!’ and February 8, 2021 reading ‘34 days shy of one whole year…YIKES!’ With the encouraging return to a green zone, we notified Buddy volunteers on July 1, 2021 that we were wrapping up this COVID-19 specific program and to please be in touch with their assigned senior. We could say ‘474 days…

YIKES!’ but, as anticipated, we learned that many friendships had been formed.

We know the benefits of this program worked two ways. Volunteers wrote back thanking us for this experience with comments such as “I have found this a very rewarding experience and will continue to stay in touch with my senior,” and, “It made me feeI I was doing some little positive thing during this horrendous time. I feel I have gained a friend.”

These friendships will wrap into the sense of community for which Hudson is known. Others will remember the days they knew the phone would ring, they would hear the voice of their Buddy and be reassured they were not alone during these difficult COVID-19 days.

Something good had taken place.

Nora Geldart, Anne Tetro, and Gwen Connors The Volunteer Organizers of the Buddy Program Hudson

Financial aid for Saint-Lazare homes with cracked foundations John Jantak

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Homeowners in Saint-Lazare whose houses have cracked foundations will be able to request financial assistance from the city after the municipal council adopted By-law 1109 at its monthly meeting on July 13 aimed at implementing the Rénovation Québec program that will help to defray to cost of the work involved.

“We’re basically renewing the subsidy program that we renew every year for people who wish to repair their foundations – particularly in areas where there is a lot of clay” said Mayor Robert Grimaudo. “The clay moves and so do their homes. It’s the exact same program we’ve been redoing every year.”

All requests for financial assistance filed under this by-law must be submitted to the offices of the city’s Urban Planning Department, located at 196 Chemin Sainte-Angélique before Tuesday, March 15, 2022.

Application process Homeowners who wish to submit a request for financial assistance as part of the program are asked to immediately obtain information on the steps to be taken in order to renovate a building whose foundation has cracked due to

soil instability.

This process most notably includes a visit from a member of the Urban Planning Department who will confirm the presence of at least one crack in the foundation, a report from an engineer attesting the need for installing at least one pile, obtaining work estimates as well as two detailed quotations produced by specialized entrepreneurs who hold a valid license with the Régie du bâtiment du Québec in this particular specialty.

It’s important to note that the homeowner is responsible for all costs incurred for this process. Certain costs may be eligible for a homeowner whose request for assistance has been duly validated and authorized and for which an eligibility certificate has been issued, as long as funds provided for in the budget for this financial assistance program are available. Work that has already been completed is not eligible for funding.

“Hopefully we’ll be able to continue renewing this program for as long as our citizens require it,” said Grimaudo.

Eligibility requirements - The building targeted by the request must be the property of a natural person; - The main building must be used for residential purposes and comply with

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Homeowners who wish to submit a request for financial assistance are asked to immediately obtain information on the steps to be taken in order to renovate a building whose foundation has cracked due to soil instability

municipal by-laws; - The engineer’s written report must attest that the foundation’s settling is the result of soil conditions and confirm that at least one pile needs to be installed; - The cost of the work to be done, confirmed by two detailed quotations produced by entrepreneurs specialized in this area of expertise, must be at least $10,000 (taxes included); - The homeowners shall cover 1/3 of the total cost of the project while the municipality shall cover 1/3 and the Government of Quebec shall cover the remain 1/3, subject to the clarifications provided below;

- A maximum of $20,000 in financial assistance shall be granted (representing the amount of $10,000 granted by the City and $10,000 granted by the Government of Quebec; - The financial assistance shall be paid out once repair work on complete if, and only if, all of the conditions were respected; - The funds are limited; - Should the number of requests outweigh the funds available; funds will be granted to eligible applicants on a “firstcome, first-served” basis.

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Almost a year to the day since its removal, the historic windmill at Pointe-du-Mounin in Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot has had its roof reinstalled July 16 following an extended period of major renovation.

As reported in The Journal July 23, 2020 the iconic structure’s roof was removed for repairs which were carried out by the provincial government’s Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC), a not-for-profit organization which manages several historic buildings throughout the province. The next step will be to add new windmill blades known as ‘wings.’

The windmill was built between 1707 and 1708 and construction on the nearby miller house began in 1786. The windmill is one of only two functioning windmills of the 18 still in existence in Quebec.

Though the windmill itself remains closed to guided tours until the restoration is complete, the park itself is open to visitors and offers a number of events and activities respecting current hygiene guidelines.

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KICK IN THE ARTS

BRIAN GALLAGHER

Music to my ears Ah, the sounds of summer. Birds in the morning, lawnmowers in the afternoon, ice cubes clinking in the evening and the raspy gasping of little old ladies during their 10 a.m. exercise class Sunday mornings in the park. It certainly is a grand time to be alive and to get your downward dog on. Personally though, I tap out at the ‘ice cubes clinking.’ It actually is considered exercise if you PHOTO BY STEVE GERRARD switch arms with each sip and if you think your cocktail game is good enough to take it to the ‘extreme’ level, you can tie those ankle weights around the stem of your glass for extra caloric burn and the right to have just one more. Feel the burn beautiful people!

The other sound I am happy to hear this year all around Readerville is the sound of music. Not that I am hallucinating that Dame Julie Andrews is prancing all around the park singing, “….these are a few of my favourite things….” Far from it (that would be trippy…).

But I am happy to hear and report to you, dear readers, that there is music back in the air this summer. Terraces, sidewalks, parks, ice-cream parlours, hot dog joints, health food stores and more are ringing out with the sweet sounds of live music this summer.

How nice it is to stroll down the streets of your favourite town and hear some crooner singing and playing the classics. And it also makes that 4 p.m. martini just a bit tastier doesn’t it when you sip it on a sunny patio while listening to some live music? Who cares if people stare at your five pound wrap-around weight clutched in each hand and your forehead glistening under your official Olivia Newton-John headband. It’s called multi-tasking and you are killing it. Besides, as every top athlete knows, it is important to stay hydrated.

Get your spandex out and get your training reps in before heading out to see some great live music happening in and around Readerville this July. Here’s just a soupçon of suggestions: The Hudson Music Festival is back this year in a limited capacity but it is certainly nice to have it back in town from July 30 to August 2. Headlining the festival will be an intimate acoustic performance

by Quebec’s own rocker Michel Pagliaro on Saturday, July 31. COVID-19 regulations in effect include: limited seating at all venues, facemasks, social distancing, and hygiene measures. Because of the limited seating requirement, all tickets must be purchased in advance on-line. More information on performances, tickets and schedule on their website: www.hudsonmusicfestival.ca ******* The Greenwood Centre for Living History in Hudson continues its increasingly popular ‘Music in the Garden’ concert series this Sunday with the acoustic duo ‘Frim Fram’ performing on the lawn from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Reservations are required and limited to 50 people so reserve early by emailing the centre at history@greenwoodcentre.org or calling them at (450) 458-5396. ******* The Parc Historique de la Pointe-du-Moulin in Notre-Dame-del’Île-Perrot continues their ‘Sunday Champêtre’ Music series this Sunday. The local acoustic duo Times2 featuring Jennifer Arditi and Brian Gallagher (@times2duo) will be playing outdoors from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Local beers and treats will be available and there is plenty of seating and tables or you can bring your own. It’s also worth a drive out to see the old windmill finally being put back together after a couple of years of renovations! More information on their website: www.pointedumoulin.com. ******* From the Donald K. Donald concert ticket office and wholesale carpal tunnel wrist brace outlet perched atop the top branch of Crooked Tree Corner here in the bleachers of Shangri-La – Sociable!

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The expansive grounds of Hudson’s Greenwood Centre for Living History will be the setting for the upcoming Stories in the Garden in August.

StoryFest’s 20th anniversary season proudly presents Stories in the Garden A day at Greenwood with authors Marie-Louise Gay and David Homel Geneviève Grenier

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An exciting live event will celebrate the 20th anniversary season of Hudson’s literary festival StoryFest when Greenwood welcomes award-winning children’s author Marie-Louise Gay and longtime Montreal writer David Homel on Saturday, August 28. The event will be held outdoors on Greenwood’s historic waterfront property. It is only one of a number of events this year to celebrate StoryFest’s 20 years of bringing the best of Canadian literature to Hudson.

StoryFest Director Audrey Wall said, “We are thrilled to welcome MarieLouise Gay and David Homel to this very special StoryFest event – our first live event since 2019.”

Gay is an award-winning Montreal author and illustrator of more than 60 books for children. She is best known for her ‘Stella and Sam’ books which have been turned into a television series. Gay’s books have been published in 20 languages to the delight of children around the world. She and partner, David Homel, are the co-authors of a series of books titled ‘Travels with My Family.’

‘Travels in Cuba’ is the fifth book in the series.

Gay has won numerous awards including two Governor General’s Awards.

Homel is an award-winning novel-

ist, screenwriter, journalist and translator. He was born and raised in Chicago but has called Montreal home since the early 1980s. Homel has written eight novels for adults and five books in the ‘travels’ series for young readers along with Gay. In his recent memoir on aging titled ‘Lunging into the Underbrush: A Life Lived Backward’ he has called it the battle between Eros and Melancholy. He is hoping the former wins.

Three separate events geared to specific audiences will be offered at Greenwood on August 28: • 10 a.m. Marie-Louise Gay Author presentation for young children Admission by donation • 1 p.m. Marie-Louise Gay and David Homel Author presentation for families Admission by donation.

• 4 p.m. David Homel Author presentation Tickets include wine and cheese.

Tickets: $15 All three presentations will take place outdoors on the grounds of the almost 300-year-old historic property of the Greenwood Centre for Living History 254 Rue Main, Hudson, QC J0P 1H0.

Reservations are required for all three events. *Please note the raindate of: Sunday, August 29. For more information or to reserve, visit us online at greenwoodstoryfest.com

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Uncommon tree breaks in storm

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KAREN SIMMONS Welcome to our advice column featuring The Journal’s own Karen Simmons who brings a mix of life experience, common sense, and a loving heart to any situation.

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A massive portion of this mature Kentucky coffee-tree, more commonly found in Southern Ontario and considered a species at risk, fell victim to a violent storm in Hudson on the night of July 20 leaving owner Mark Francis saddened but grateful that more damage wasn’t done.

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A brief but violent storm descended on the region the night of July 20, leaving a distinct calling card on at least one front yard in Hudson. Mark Francis, who’s lived at the charming house on McNaughten for seven years, was shocked by the sudden damage visited upon the massive and unusual tree that dominates his front yard.

No one injured Francis was away from the house when it happened. “I hadn’t been away from home, basically anywhere, for 15 months. I really haven’t gone out at all since COVID,” he said. When he got an invitation to visit a friend, his wife encouraged him to go for it. “So we were outside under the porch roof, just watching and saying what an impressive storm it is. Then my phone starts ringing and it’s my wife calling from home to tell me this happened,” he said, waving his arms and gesturing at the destruction around him.

“Luckily,” said Francis, “nobody was hurt.”

Sheer luck By the size of the trunk that sheared off, arching over nearly the whole front yard, the fact that no greater damage was done makes it seem some good fortune was at work.

“I’m sad about the tree, but it’s crazy in a way how lucky it was,” said Francis.

“It went right over top of the car that was parked in the driveway but it didn’t even really damage it. There might be some little scratches but that’s it.” The trunk also managed to miss both the owner’s house and that of the next-

door neighbour, settling instead partly on a hedge between the two and partly on some sturdy legs made up of its own branches (one of which somehow landed spryly the recycling bin).

Said Francis, “I was out this morning checking out what happened. Some guys passed by in a fire truck, and they stopped to have a look. They recommended I report it to the town before I do anything else, so I did that and they said they’re going to send someone out today to see what should be done.” While waiting for that to happen, the situation appears messy but stable. “We didn’t even lose our power line. The only thing that went out was cable.”

Much loved tree It’s a big, attention-getting tree. Said Francis, “We’ve been here for years and we actually only just learned what type of tree it is. Someone told me it looked like an old Kentucky coffee-tree, and I looked it up on Wikipedia and sure enough that’s what it is.” He said they’d often wondered because so many people stop by to admire the impressive giant in the heart of Hudson village close to Main Road, frequently taking pictures and complimenting them on its majesty. A quick internet search reveals the species has the unusual trait of possessing leaves that track the movement of light during the day like Sunflowers do, and is in some jeopardy due to the slow nature of its reproduction.

About a third of the tree came down in the storm. Said Francis, “We’re hoping the rest of it can be saved, but it’s looking pretty rotten on the inside where it broke off. I guess we’ll just have to wait and see.”

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Dear readers, As The Journal is preparing this week’s issue in anticipation of a much needed vacation, I have decided rather than answer questions from readers, I would simply like to share some advice with you based on recent events in my life.

Some of you may know that my Mom and Dad recently moved back to Montreal after having been in Ottawa for over 30 years.

This was a move that had been talked about over time but when my Mom fell and shattered her shoulder in September (mid-pandemic!) and spent 16 days in hospital, it became apparent that the move back to Montreal should happen sooner than later. Although it would be a lot of work, we were all excited about the move.

My parents would be back closer to their siblings, closer to their grandchildren and closer to my sister and me. We would be able to see each other regularly, post-vaccination of course.

Since their move in January we’ve been busy working on their new place. It was a big transition moving from a house into a condo but we all agree it was the right move. COVID-19 made even simple things like ordering furniture a challenge, but they had everything they needed so what’s a 16-week wait? We got busy trying to get Medicare cards, new doctors, new physiotherapists, switching banks, you name it. But still we kept saying, “…it’s going to be great once everything is taken care of.”

Well, about a week ago and quite unexpectedly we had to take my Dad to the hospital. He’s still there as I write this column. I don’t want to go into the details of his illness, but I would really like to impart some advice on anyone who might be reading this…

If you’re lucky enough to still have one or both of your parents in your life spend as much time with them as you can. Remember to always be kind. Look after them the way they always looked after you. I sometimes look at my parents and feel like the ‘child/ parent’ roles have reversed and really, why shouldn’t they? I had a great life, in large part due to the hard work and sacrifices my parents made and I feel that the least I can do is to take care of them and protect them in their senior years. I admit while there are days when going over to care for my parents might not be the first thing I would choose to do, I make it my priority to do the most I can for them for as long as I can.

Watching my Dad in the hospital this week and seeing how hard that can be on an elderly person and how quickly it changes them in a short period of time makes me very sad. The doctors and nurses do their best but the healthcare system in overwhelmed. Our seniors need us to advocate for them. Keep your eyes open, ask questions and don’t be afraid to push for answers. Regardless of what took a person to the hospital, the sooner they get home the better they will do. I’m learning that there’s help out there if you know who to ask. Wonderful services that can make a difficult time easier like the CLSC or social workers. Family is also a wonderful resource, and we need to remember that it’s okay to ask for help and say that you need a break.

So, before I head off on my holidays, I hope that by sharing some of my story someone might be able to relate and realize that they aren’t alone. It really does suck watching our parents get older.

That being said, I’m looking forward to my Dad coming home in the coming days and sharing many more wonderful moments with both of my parents.

Happy vacation and looking forward to chatting in a couple of weeks!

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

offer.

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

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Welcome to the neighbourhood Community Continued from page 15 While the region offers all the amenities of city life without having to endure the extensive commute, there remain many rural areas in which to stretch your legs, go for a hike, or paddle a kayak gently through the lily pads.

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

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even alpacas.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Location of the constellation Perseus, the radiant point of the Perseid Meteor shower on the evening of August 12.

Perseid Meteor Shower Jules-Pierre Malartre

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It’s that time of the year again, the moment all amateur astronomers are waiting for – the Perseid Meteor Shower is here! It’s the best-known meteor shower but if you’ve never heard of it, chances are you still witnessed it if you were ever outside on a clear mid-August night and saw an inordinate number of shooting stars.

The Perseid meteors come around each year for a very simple reason – they are the ‘dirt’ left behind in the wake of comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle’s passing. It doesn’t swing by the sun very often, but every 133 years Swift-Tuttle visits the inner solar system. As it draws close to the sun, it heats up, and its huge 26-kilometre nucleus sheds some of its component rocks, dusts, and frozen gases. The Earth goes through that trail of debris every year and the bright streaks we see in the sky is that dirt entering our upper atmosphere. It makes for quite a show with the shower producing up to 50 shooting stars per hour.

The Perseid Meteor Shower lasts several weeks. In fact, it’s already started.

The shower is active between July 17 and August 24. So, if you head outside on any clear night in the coming weeks, and if you are a bit patient, you will be able to see a few shooting stars every hour. The shower reaches its peak on August 12, between 3 and 6 p.m. The sky is still too bright at that time to see any shooting stars (unless it’s a very, very bright one) but you will still be able to see a great number of them later on that evening. The nights of August 11-12 and

12-13 will also be great for observing the shower. So, plan your late evening BBQ on either of these nights for some added free entertainment.

If you’re wondering where you need to look to see the meteor, you really don’t have to worry about it. The meteors will streak across most of the sky.

However, they will seem to originate from the constellation Perseus (hence their name). Perseus is a bit low in the northeastern sky in the late evening sky of August 12 (see the map), but meteors will still be readily visible.

Don’t miss this one, because it might be a while before you can enjoy the Perseid meteors again. In 2022, the shower will coincide with the full moon. Moonlight has a way of ruining naked eye astronomy.

If you are worried about meteors hurtling down to earth and causing some serious damage, statistically speaking, there are a number of other more deadly risks we subject ourselves to every day; anything from driving to work to a tornado ripping through your neighbourhood.

While meteors do fall to earth on a regular basis, real catastrophic landfalls are rather rare, relatively speaking.

We are more at risk from the Perseid meteors’ originator, Comet Swift-Tuttle, actually. It is a relatively frequent visitor, and some have predicted that it could impact Earth on August 14, 2126. (I’ll spare you the math!) Given its size and speed (60 km/s), it would hit with an energy 27 times more powerful than the object (a mere 10 to 15 km wide – about half the size of Swift-Tuttle) that hit the Yucatan Peninsula during the Cretaceous area and that devastated the Earth.

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Title: Bend It Like Beckham (2002) Directed by: Gurinder Chadha Genre: Comedy/Sports Available on: Streaming on Disney + Weekly Challenge #27 – A ‘Movie with a strong female lead’ Brief Synopsis: A young woman struggles to balance her love of football with pleasing her traditional parents.

Scores: 85% Rotten Tomatoes, 6.6 IMDb

Review: In recent years, one of the major demands from movie watchers has been to allow underrepresented groups and stories to be made and told by individuals from that group. Unsurprisingly, the results have been excellent. How different would previous MYMHM The Farewell have been had Lulu Wang not helmed the picture? Black Panther, one of the most successful films of the past five years, owes much of that success to director Ryan Coogler and the rich tapestry of Africana woven into each scene.

While it is satisfying to see this movement blossom, it’s worth noting there are more examples from years past. One of my favorite experiences is discovering these types of films, and the absolutely delightful 2002 film Bend It Like Beckham is a perfect example of one such overlooked gem.

Bend It… follows the classic story archetype of inter-generational conflict between family members. Jesminder ‘Jess’ Bhamra (Parminder Nagra of E.R. fame) is an 18-year-old girl living in West London. She is the daughter of British Indian Sikhs, a hopeful law student, and a football fanatic.

Unfortunately for her dreams, her conservative parents worry about Jess failing to conform to typical gender roles and what others in their community would say, so they discourage her passion. But when Jess meets Jules (the breakout role of Keira Knightley, one year before Pirates of the Caribbean), she is introduced to a world she didn’t know existed – a female football league. Jess joins without the knowledge or consent of her parents and is soon living two lives, separating both from each other. Over time, however, this decision becomes more difficult and Jess is soon left with a huge choice to make – does she give up her football dreams to conform to her parent’s views of femininity or does she blaze her own trail, knowing full well it will come with pain and judgment? Just like David Beckham taking a free kick, Jess can only hope that she can bend herself around societal norms without missing her goals altogether.

What separates Bend It… from other movies like it is the excellent script and attention to detail from writer-director Gurinder Chadha. Chadha, herself of British-Indian background, soaks the film through multiple different perspectives. Bend It… is a ‘fish out of water story’ in two different ways. It is about a girl trying to earn her family’s respect while playing a traditionally masculine sport, but also a first-generation immigrant story about balancing between the traditions of your parents and of your new home. While possibly dated today, in 2002 Bend It… was a breakthrough LGBTQ film (it features one of the first gay Indian men ever shown onscreen), and it is not hard to see how many saw Jules and Jess as more than ‘just friends.’ While there are issues with this film (the love triangle feels particularly forced), Roger Ebert summarized this film best when he wrote that while he had watched more ‘important’ films that year, none were, “…more purely enjoyable than Bend It Like Beckham.” Now, I hate to quibble with the legendary critic, but thanks to its content and subtle critiques of our society, and how those issues have only become more prevalent and discussed over the past two decades, it’s hard to imagine a more ‘important’ film. Either way, we can absolutely agree that Bend It… is an absolute joy to watch.

Enjoyed the sports theme of Bend It Like Beckham? Then join us next time for our challenge of ‘A Sports Movie’, where we will hope to hit a home run with the Richard Linklater baseball movie, Everybody Wants Some!! Feel free to watch ahead on Amazon Prime.

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Pawsitively purrfect pets Backyard birdbath C.J. Maxwell

Special contributor

Having had no luck enticing the area birds to move into my nice new teapot birdhouse, complete with a cup of birdseed at the entrance, I moved on to other plans for my avian friends – a backyard birdbath.

I envisioned early morning cups of tea watching my fine feathered friends frolicking about in the cool water under the shade of the apple tree.

The prices at the big-box stores coaxed the do-it-yourself spirit out of me and upon one of my many outings to area thrift shops, I found a beautiful

Up for adoption Scooby, a 10-year-old male poodle mix, received most of his love through food and this eventually put his health at risk. He was lethargic and depressedlooking when he first came to Animatch.

Now, he’s with a foster mom who’s showering him with attention instead of food. He’s going for leisurely walks in the neighbourhood where he enjoys meeting people, friendly dogs, and even a cat. With Scooby, there won’t be any puppy problems like shoe chewing. He

shallow glass bowl with a copper/orange finish. Mounted onto an old metal table base I closely followed directions I found online.

Rocks – despite the fact that they can fly, birds don’t like water any deeper than two inches. Place an assortment of rocks and/or branches so that the birds have a place to preen.

Shade – placing the bath near or under a tree will help keep the water cooler and fresher.

Fresh water supply – this can be tricky. I really wasn’t looking to purchase a submersible pump or ordering something from Amazon. This was meant to be a simple backyard project.

PHOTO BY C.J. MAXWELL

A four-litre drink container suspended above the birdbath and opened just slightly to allow a slow and steady drip of water, along with a piece of driftwood to give them a place to perch, helps entice the birds to bathe in their new facilities.

Thanks to Google and some like-minded (read cheap) people, I improvised.

will let you know if someone is coming but doesn’t bark incessantly. He usually walks well, but will sometimes sit and not move if his foster mom doesn’t take his preferred route. He is on thyroid meds and might be for life. Scooby needs a guardian who can give him lots of love, attention, and slow, easy-going walks, so his golden years can be truly happy. If that sounds like you, fill out the form and ask for Scooby.

For more information on Scooby or any of the other dogs available for adoption, go to www.animatch.ca

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Lea was born April 2, 2020. This sweet girl was very shy when we saved her from outside on a very cold winter day of -23°. This gorgeous black panther lady loves the company of other cats so she needs a friend to play with. She also loves to play with toys and balls. She needs patience. Her foster mom says her youngest daughter can pet her and scratch her chin but in general at first she will just run if you come toward her.

It takes time but she does come around and then she will entertain you with her antics. She would be a perfect companion for a lonely kitty and a patient loving

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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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pointed out, “Wow, that’s ugly.” Maybe.

But it got the job done.

Food – another tricky one. Initially I nestled a cup of birdseed amongst the branches to try and entice the birds to try out their new bath. But what happened is most of the sunflower shells ended up in the water and once the squirrels figured out there was free food, they began taking flying leaps out of the tree to get a meal. I’ve since re-

moved the cup of seed.

Cleanliness – as I discovered with the birdhouse debacle, birds are a picky lot.

They like things just so. And clean water is one of them. Although the water is the reservoir is topped up almost daily, algae builds up on the bowl and rocks.

Once a week or so, I bring everything inside to give it a good scrub. The water also needs to be changed to deter mosquitoes from laying their eggs in it.

It took about six weeks. Though we saw the occasional cardinal land on the perch, they never stuck around to enjoy the new pool. But one day last week, I finally saw a sparrow rolling around in the water, having the time of his (or her) life. Birds do not take luxury soaks. Their baths are intense, splashy, messy affairs and finally getting to see it in my own backyard was well worth the wait.

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1952 Croiss. Joseph-Armand-Bombardier, Salaberry-de-Valleyfield and ask for Patrick or Marc

FOR THE RECORD a collection of mishaps and misadventures found in newspapers over the years

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)

200 – CAREERS/EMPLOYMENT *BOOKKEEPER WANTED* Small busy accounting firm seeking dynamic, bilingual individual to join its team. Part-time position available in September. Must be proficient with QuickBooks; experience with corporate/ personal tax an asset. Interested candidates send CV to tax@hunterlabrosse.ca. (210722) 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.

325 – CARS FOR SALE Yaris - 2008 Hatchback, manual transmission, two doors, red, 275,000km good condition. Used for commuting, good running condition, needs some work on brakes and muffler, minor rust. Includes summer tires on mags, winters installed, Upgraded radio. Asking $1,800.00. Jim 450-458-2414. (210916) MGB 1978 Excellent condition, Color is brown and gold, Low mileage 61,000 km, asking $14,500. Must be seen. 450-217-4340 (211014)

Or Email résume to: hr@oktire.com

VISUAL CLASSIFIEDS

200 – CAREERS/EMPLOYMENT Well established (over 25 years)

Salon

in Hudson is looking to hire a team of 2 or 3 hairstylists with an existing clientele.

Many opportunities available to suit your needs: • Rental of chair (up to 3 months free) • Possibility of including hair products • On commission - up to 70% OR guaranteed salary by week OR by the hour, with salon benefits.

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.

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To schedule an interview please call:

514-501-0847 Thursday, July 22, 2021

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Home and Estate

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878 du Boischatel, St-Lazare

1803 Blueberry Forest, St-Lazare

AMAZING HOME – Boischatel runs through a quiet residential neighborhood. Nestled on an over 16,000 sq ft, sandy, private corner lot. 3+2 BDR, 2.5 BTH & a dry finished basement. Mature trees have been preserved & offer large private lots. Are you feeling lucky?

UNIQUE, PRIVATE ESTATE – Welcome to this 5 BDR, 2+2 BTH “Tudor” inspired home! Private estate estate set on more than 53,000 sf wooded & landscaped grounds. Ingrood pool, large patio + 3 season outdoor LVR, office on 3rd level, BMT + 2nd entrance. No other property currently on the market offers this much at this price! See 3D Virtual Reality.

Centris #24489219

Centris #21290130

$399,900

$950,000

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3 bedrooms, 2 bathroom.

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Soulanges

4 bedrooms, 3 bathroom, Large garage

$500,000 $1,000,000

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St-Lazare + - $650,000

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Thursday, July 22, 2021