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Vaudreuil-Soulanges residents air budget concerns at Liberal town hall meeting Stephanie O’Hanley Special Contributor

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Checking out Having decided to pass on the torch to others, and retiring from the landmark company in both Hudson and St. Lazare founded by his father Raymond 66 years ago, Michel Poirier is looking forward to spending more quality time with his family and friends while confident that his IGA stores remain in good hands and will continue to be an integral part of the community for years to come. (See story on page 11).

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At least 70 people, including parents with young children, took time out of a beautiful sunny evening for a bilingual town hall meeting June 17 at the Château Vaudreuil. The sixth town hall hosted by Vaudreuil-Soulanges MP Peter Schiefke, it was billed as a discussion of “…the impacts the 2016 federal budget (has) on the families in Vaudreuil-Soulanges.” Schiefke, who is Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister (Youth), co-presented highlights of the 2016 budget with Saint-Maurice–Champlain MP François-Philippe Champagne, who is Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance. The budget, they said, honoured campaign promises to provide support to middle class families and seniors, offer youth job opportunities and create a more sustainable future through investments in green infrastructure, new technologies, and public transportation. Continued on page 9

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Vaudreuil-Dorion will maintain dog by-law until fall John Jantak Your Local Journal

Vaudreuil-Dorion said it will keep the status quo regarding its dog by-law until at least the fall as the city plans to set up a committee to study whether it will introduce revisions that could ban certain breeds of dogs that are considered dangerous, it was announced during the Monday evening council meeting on June 20. About 50 people crowded into the council chamber with at least another 10 standing outside the doorway entrance, mostly dog owners who argued that any changes to the by-law that would prohibit ownership of dogs such as pit bulls, Dobermans, and Rottweilers would unfairly target residents who take full responsibility for their pets. Pro-Mayor and District 1 councillor Claude Beaudoin reassured residents that no changes will be made to the current by-law but a committee will be established in the fall to study the issue and determine whether any modifications are necessary. It’s possible that the committee may not even get off the ground considering the provincial government is presently studying whether it will adopt Ontario’s lead and impose a province-wide ban on certain breeds, Beaudoin added. If that happens, the city will have no option but to adhere to the provincial legislation if it’s adopted. “We’re not anxious to go ahead,” said Beaudoin. “We have to be careful. If the government comes up with something, we’ll have to adjust but how do we adjust? This is why we’ll sit together with specialists this fall but we’ll have to wait. In the meantime, we have the perfect by-law.”

By-law 1510 stipulates that dog owners are forbidden from bringing their pets into any of the city’s public parks except for four designated dog exercise areas, excluding ‘dangerous, aggressive, attack or protection dogs.’ All dogs must also be leashed and under control at all times when being walked on sidewalks. Some municipalities in Quebec have already modified their dog bylaws to prohibit breeds considered dangerous in response to an incident two weeks ago in north-end Montreal after a 55-year-old woman was killed in her yard by a neighbour’s pit bull. Other recent attacks have also resulted in calls for stricter municipal regulations governing certain breeds. One resident who has four Rottweilers told council that in the past 20 years none of his dogs ever attacked or displayed aggressive tendencies towards anyone. He said it isn’t the dogs that are bad – it’s the owners who don’t take proper care of them who are. Elizabeth Morales, a spokesperson for Wicca’s K-9 Justice Foundation based in Vaudreuil-Dorion, said banning certain breeds is not the way to go. The foundation was created after Wicca, a five-year-old pit bull was put down by the City of Montreal in 2012 following a lengthy court battle because of a reportedly minor incident. Morales said that in addition to pit bulls, the foundation is now advocating for other large-breed dogs as well. “We want to ensure that we have a large network of people working with us and make sure their voices are heard,” said Morales. “Ontario has had a ban for almost 10 years now and it’s been proven it doesn’t work,” said Morales. “It’s really

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Dog days Jamais deux sans trois is the French expression that comes to mind when we hear stories on reoccurring themes and while it often seems to apply to celebrity deaths, the recent news flavours of the week have been not only pit bulls, but dangerous dogs in general. In light of the recent grisly pit bull attack that left a Pointe-aux-Trembles woman dead, mauled in her own backyard, and at least two subsequent attacks causing significant injuries, elected officials from municipal to provincial levels of governance are responding to public outcry by taking a closer look at respective canine regulations. And while the need for public safety and security is paramount, it can’t come at the expense of logic and reason. Though it’s understood that a pit bull bite will inflict significantly more damage than a Dachshund, the reason the dog is biting in the first place should be of primary concern. Responsible dog ownership can be qualified and measured in veterinary records, municipal licensing, and recordkeeping of by-law infractions by all dog owners. The pit bull owner who vaccinates, neuters, and picks up after his pet is a more responsible dog-owner than the one who lets his Labrador retriever run off-leash in the woods and claims the excrement left on the ground is biodegradable. Legislators have every right to take a closer look at dog breeds known to be aggressive, but to apply a blanket ban on a breed is an oversimplification and does not address the underlying problematic issue.

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The sunlight shining through these poppies was captured last Saturday, June 18, growing in a garden along the Soulanges Canal bicycle path. Do you have a photo taken in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region you’d like to submit as a Photo of the Week? Send it to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca.

Dear Editor: editor@yourlocaljournal.ca TransCanada Pipeline Dear Editor, Congratulations on an excellent article about Energy East and the Ottawa River Crossing. (Ottawa River crossing puts snag in $15 billion TransCanada pipeline project, Your Local Journal, June 16, page 3.) The TransCanada spokesman criticizes our MRC for not emitting permits but this is such hypocrisy! The MRC is doing its job in trying to protect the river and its citizens. They have shown good faith to TC throughout and TC has shown an arrogant disregard for all the MRC requests for the studies they need to ensure safety. The MRC has never refused permits, just made them conditional on TC providing an impact study on seismic tests. Understandably, they don’t want to issue permits for tests without knowing what impact these tests could have in such a sensitive area. TC Spokesman Tim Duboyce says that pipelines can go up to 40m under the water but I don’t for one minute believe this will be the case in the Ottawa River crossing. His statement is misleading and he should talk specifically about the Ottawa River, not just waterway crossings in general. As you say in your article, this river provides drinking water to 2.5 million people. And our local economy would be devastated without it. Katherine Massam Très-Saint-Rédempteur

Dear Editor, Full marks to YLJ for its broad coverage of local reaction to the horror of the murders in Orlando (Your Local Journal, June 16). My heart is shattered with the renewed knowledge that there is such hatred and fear in our world. As a caring community, we have not even begun to react. Surely it’s not too late to organize a vigil of support for our LBGT friends and neighbours. With advance notice, I am confident that attendance would be significant. Yes, let’s have an annual Pride Day and come out as the caring people we are. Oh, and note to James Parry – allow me to gently correct your well-intentioned reference to gay, “lifestyle and personal choices.” As my beloved late friend Jonathan once commented – given the ubiquitous abuse and discrimination endured by queer folk - nobody would “choose” to be gay. Dianne Bradshaw St. Lazare Dear Editor, Where are the posters for Saint-Jean-Baptist and Canada Day? This has been the event of the year for the St. Lazare citizens and neighbouring communities. Everywhere we look there are posters for au Galop but none for the most important celebration that has taken place in St. Lazare for over fifty years. Continued on page 8

Trains and canines up for discussion in Beaconsﬁeld Carmen Marie Fabio editor@yourlocaljournal.ca

While a decision by Beaconsfield council to put out a call for tender to construct a football-field sized dog park near Angell Woods was welcomed by some, others questioned the need for such a facility when the myriad trails of the woods themselves have been the go-to destination of a number of dog owners for years. “Rather than act impulsively in implementing new regulations on dangerous dogs, we will wait for recommendations from the working group put in place by the provincial government and the UMQ (Union des municipalités du Québec),” Mayor Georges Bourelle read from a prepared statement at the start of the June 20 council meeting. In light of the recent pit bull attacks in Montreal that killed a 55-year-old woman and injured two others, council said it’s responding to calls received in recent weeks complaining about dogs running unleashed near the woods. “I’ve been going there (Angell Woods) for 20 years and have never been attacked – or seen anyone attacked – by a dog,” said a Brookside Avenue resident in response to the proposed $100,000 project. “There are dozens of people who go there every day. If you build a dog park, it’s going to cost a lot of money.”

Mayor Bourelle clarified that Luger Triangle, the land being considered for the dog park lying adjacent to John Henry Menzies Street, was not part of Angell Woods and that the town has a regulation that dogs must be kept on a leash in public places. “We’ve been lax… we’ve been tolerant and probably, in retrospect, should not have,” he said. The mayor confirmed that dogs have been running loose in Luger Triangle for a long time but that council also needed to respect the rights of residents who are afraid of dogs. “There are two sides to every story and the compromise is for us to install a dog park,” said Bourelle. “We are not reinventing any wheels. There are many dog parks in many cities all over. We’re simply doing what we perhaps should have done a long time ago.” The proposed park will have two separate sections for smaller dogs and larger breeds. The current fine for having a dog unleashed in the town is $100 plus $49 in associated court costs. A second offense is $200 with $71 in costs, and a third will result in a court summons. Train speed A number of residents took issue with CP Rail’s May 31 decision to raise its train speed by 20 per cent in urban zones, from 50 to 60 miles per hour (mph) (approximately 80 to 100 km/ hr) along the Vaudreuil Subdivison

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The City of Beaconsfield has said it will not rush to ban pit bulls from its territory but will wait for recommendations from the provincial level. The town announced it plans to build a dog park adjacent to Angell Woods and will begin enforcing its leash by-laws.

that stretches from Montreal West to the Dorion Stations. “Based on a potential impact, increasing the speed from 45 to 65 mph will result in the doubling of kinetic energy of any of the trains passing through,” said resident Al Gardner of the estimated 30 trains that pass through the city every day. “It will also have a significant increase in the sound levels.” Gardner appealed to council to protest the decision at the federal level. Though it holds no legal weight,

council tabled a resolution opposing CP’s decision and it passed with a majority vote. District 4 Councillor Pierre Demers was the sole vote against the resolution. “Those that come here regularly know that I don’t vote for ‘feel good’ resolutions, I prefer to base my votes on facts.” Demers said he’d made enquiries with CP and was told the speed increase will properly synchronize the safety gates and bells of a system upgrade at the level crossings. Continued on page 10

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tical, said Steve. “My correspondence ended there and I did not pursue it because if I were to call the SQ for every time for an unleashed dog, how much credibility would I have and when would they show up? Let’s be honest, the person will be long gone before they arrive and the SQ has other

Unfortunately, we cannot legislate common sense. There are a lot of people who are using that trail that are not respecting the town’s by-laws. –St. Lazare Mayor Robert Grimaudo

November to advise them of the situation with dogs culminated with a response from Mayor Robert Grimaudo in April who suggested that any violations that are spotted should be reported to the Sûreté du Québec (SQ). The mayor’s suggestion is imprac-

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inspectors to patrol its entire territory to enforce its by-laws. “Unfortunately, as I’ve said before, we cannot legislate common sense,” said Grimaudo. “There are a lot of people who are using that trail that are not respecting the town’s by-laws. I don’t have the answer right now as to how we can properly monitor the situation. Hopefully the additional public security personnel we will hire for the summer will help.” The extra security staff the town hires during the summer season should aid in curbing by-law violations because personnel will now have the authority to hand out fines, said Grimaudo, who added dog leash violations should still be reported to the SQ. “It’s not within the SQ’s list of priorities, but when a violation is spotted the best thing to do is to call them,” he said.

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Smile “You think any dogs have peed on this rock?” I asked Karen, our Sales Coordinator, as we leaned against it, wrapped in a large grey blanket on the grass in a park recently at 2:45 a.m. awaiting the arrival of hundreds of cyclists on an otherwise calm and quiet night. “Yup,” she answered. Neither one of us had planned our evening this way. I knew the Grand défi Pierre Lavoie cyclists were going to be arriving overnight in Pincourt but somehow had it in my mind that it would be at 1-ish so I got there much too early while Karen and her boyfriend arrived only to see what all the fuss – and all the campers – was about, and like true comrades, stayed to keep my husband and I company. There’s a certain stubbornness that kicks in when I’m waiting for something. Much like extended stints in emergency rooms or walk-in clinics, the longer I wait, the more I’m determined to stick it out lest my time investment is all in vain. Any preconceptions I’d ever had about journalism being a glamourous job were alleviated while I was still a student and landed a small contract with a national investigative journalism program who needed someone to stake out a suspected murderer at his east end Montreal apartment and, if possible, get a photo of him. Accused of stabbing his girlfriend in a Central American country with which Canada had no extradition treaty, he reportedly bribed police and officials to come home and escape a trial and was making his living locally as an artist. A mom driving a silver Toyota was, essentially, invisible making me perfect for the job – a job that was one of the most boring things I’ve ever done. But after getting photos of the building, the directory in the lobby, and the surrounding streets, I duly drove out to scope his ‘hood three times a week. The upshot was an impeccably clean car as I whiled away the time wiping dust, sorting receipts, and generally tidying up. When the said killer finally left his warm apartment, he was so bundled up that I wasn’t even sure it was him but I got my photos and happily headed home. By the time the program aired, the family gathered around the television to watch and while I had been paid a token amount for the work I did, I was more excited to see my name in the credits as a ‘field researcher’ as I’d been promised. But as the credits rolled, I was nowhere to be seen. “It must be because you blended into the background so well,” my husband joked. While some photos are the result of being in the right time at the right place, many, if not most, others are chance events punctuated by extended bouts of nothing. And, like any reward, they’re more satisfying if the effort expended in obtaining them is directly proportional to their quality. Like most life lessons learned, the messier and more uncomfortable, the longer they stay with you. I’ve long ago learned to carry boots, socks, extra footwear, and blankets in my car along with the umbrellas, tripod, and monopod. But as of last Sunday, I’m now including a small pillow just in case I have to catch a nap in a park before the photo op arrives. “Think there’s a column in this?” Karen asked as she pulled the blanket closer. “Yup.” For photos of the Grand défi Pierre Lavoie cyclists’ arrival, see our Facebook page. 8

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Letters Continued from page 4 It sure seems that the town is trying to bamboozle our celebration and put all the $$$ into a very insignificant celebration. This is the brainchild of our free spending council who will have thrown away close to $2,200,000 in the last year on tourism without even doing a feasibility study. They could afford a full page for au Galop but only a quarter page for Fête National à Saint-Lazare. Mr. Mayor and Councillors, are you trying to squash the spirit of St. Lazare by making lite of our heritage celebrations? Shame on you all for the freewheeling spending you are doing with no respect to the citizens and their heritage. Elizabeth (Liz) Rozon St. Lazare Dear Editor, At the last St. Lazare council meeting, I asked Mayor Robert Grimaudo if he had the information on what the costs for the Festival au Galop were to date. He replied that he did not. They had a budget of $350,000 for this year. We know that they hired someone to organize the event for $40,000 plus. Security last year was around $25,000. At one time they told me that the Knights of Valour was now close to $25,000. We are almost at $100,000. They took out advertisements of 8 to10 pages which would not be cheap, posters have been put up which cost a bundle. Add the cost of workers on weekends putting up the barriers etc. and we would be over the $350,000 mark. At one time I mentioned that I would like to be on the organizing committee and was not considered. I guess I bring up too many questions at monthly meetings and I am not a YES person. I also presented a list of Country & Western groups who could be considered to perform during the two day event. None of these were neither contacted nor accepted. I’ve heard all these groups and they are good. One member even lives in St. Lazare. What’s up? If the cost goes over $350,000 this year, I would strongly recommend that the entire council resign. We cannot afford an increase in taxes. Many of us are not in the same

income bracket as they are. Time that the citizens come together and say, “Enough is enough.” Only a handful attends monthly meetings, we need to fill the hall with more people. Richard Masys St. Lazare Hudson water Dear Editor, I believe there is talk on getting water meters for the town of Hudson because of the apparent water shortage we have. I wonder how a water meter is going to solve a lack of water? If the intention is to charge more for greater use then all you are doing is hurting those that cannot afford it. Besides “no water is no water” regardless of what it costs. Reminds me of that famous line by a well-known businessman that said he is selling his product at a loss but will make it up through volume. Hopefully he was kidding but a loss is a loss and paying more for water when there is none doesn’t make sense either. Get the water first and then we’ll talk about the cost. Ross MacDowell Hudson Check those ID Tags Dear Editor, To all pet owners, I was walking back home from the IGA in Hudson around noon on June 21st and saw a lost black and white dog by the side of the road. First thing I noticed was that he had a collar and ID tags. Great, right? Not! I tried both numbers and landed on voice mails, was directed to a third number, pressed “0” for an emergency and ended up speaking to someone in Lachine who gave me a number in Vaudreuil where I was redirected to someone closer to where I was to come pick up the dog. An hour later, the dog was picked up by Contrôle Animal Vaudreuil-Soulanges. I don’t own a pet but I can only imagine the angst of losing him. If I did, I would make sure that the tag on his collar would indicate how to reach me at all times, so please, take a few minutes and make my job easier next time! Anne Laroche, Hudson

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Budget Continued from page 1 “The consultation process has not stopped,” Schiefke told residents. “I know I am reporting back to the Prime Minister’s office on youth-related issues whenever I see a comment related to youth and I know Mr. Champagne is doing the same thing for comments related to finance.” As they answered questions such as what the government was doing about the low value of the Canadian dollar versus the U.S. dollar and about gas price hikes on weekends and holidays, both Schiefke and Champagne stressed the benefits they said the 2016 federal budget offers middle class Canadians, families, and seniors. Vaudreuil-Dorion resident Magalie Seabrooke asked why the maximum lifetime grant the Canadian government gives a child through the Canada Education Savings Grant has remained unchanged at $7,200 since 1998. “It’s 2016, is this something the government will look at, perhaps increase it or change it?” Seabrooke asked. “Credits don’t always have the same impact,” Champagne replied, pointing out the Liberal government prefers to offer direct support rather than improve certain tax credits. But he added, the government is in the process of reviewing its tax policy and he’ll pass along Seabrooke’s comments. Starting in July eligible families with children under 18 will receive the new tax-free Canada Child Benefit. Nine out of 10 families will receive higher payments under the benefit, which Schiefke said will pull 300,000 Canadian children out of poverty. Notre Dame de l’Île Perrot resident Laura Girolami, who said she’s nearing a debt-free “Freedom 55” retirement and that she and her husband don’t have children, asked about accountability for families receiving the Canada Child Benefit. “I have no doubt there are families in need, there are kids in need, in dire straits,” Girolami said. “But what irks me is how do we know that the money that’s going to these families is not going to plasma TVs, cigarettes and so on? I’m not picking on anyone in particular, it’s just this nagging doubt.” “That’s a very good question,” Schiefke replied, noting that after somebody raised the same question at another town hall, a young single father on the other side of the room said “ ‘how do we make sure that by increasing the money we’re providing seniors they’re not going to spend the money on cigarettes?’ “ Schiefke said when they knocked on thousands of doors during the election campaign they (Liberals) met people who were having a hard time putting food on the table. “I guess you just have to have faith that Canadians are going to do right by their children and the people that this funding is supposed to help,” he said. “The same thing goes for the 10 percent increase that we’re providing to seniors, the same thing goes to the middle class tax cut that we’ve

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Saint-Maurice–Champlain MP François-Philippe Champagne, Parliamentary Secretary for the Minister of Finance (left) and Vaudreuil-Soulanges MP Peter Schiefke, who is Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister (Youth) (right) field audience questions about the new 2016 federal budget at the June 17 town hall meeting in Vaudreuil-Dorion.

provided, that will put $330 per person and $540 roughly for a couple that they’re going to spend it the right way, whether that’s going to pay off debt or whether that’s going to be to invest in their kids or invest in making themselves healthier,” in the short and long term, Schiefke said. “I can say also we are always open to look at what we’re doing, get the feedback, and determine whether a change is necessary,” he added. Île Perrot resident and area business owner Andrew De Four said the “sandwich generation,” who are responsible for the care of both their own children and senior family members, face an economic issue because they have to take time off work and a family issue because of the stress of “dealing with all the costs and there’s the emotional stress of dealing with caregiving. “As a government what are you going to do to address this issue for families?” De Four asked. “It’s a complex reality,” said Champagne. “One of the things we did in the last federal budget was to make sure we could have flexible rules for federal employees...understanding that people sometimes may need to take time off. We did that also with E.I. insurance... we did some tweaks to make sure that someone who leaves their job has some flexibility to take care of a parent or loved one who needed care,” he said, adding the government “is trying to make sure we can help people like you and others who have had to take care of a child and a parent.” “A lot of the reasons many seniors will move back in with their children is not for medical reasons, it’s because they can’t find affordable housing,” Schiefke told De Four, pointing out that $3.4 billion for affordable housing is part of $20 billion that’s being set aside for social infrastructure. ‘We’ve heard this before,” he added. “There’s actually been some other town halls where people have suggested a tax credit for families who have a parent, a senior who’s living with them. That’s something that’s being looked into, and being discussed.” Ruth Pelletier, a Vaudreuil-Dorion

resident representing Seniors Action Quebec, spoke of seniors experiencing financial woes that cause isolation and mental health issues and the difficulties Anglophone seniors have accessing health care in English and home care support. In his reply, Schiefke said federal Minister of Health Jane Philpott is “100 percent committed to assuring we have a new health accord with the provinces” and that “Quebec will be a huge beneficiary of whatever health accord is signed.”

“You mentioned the youth advisory (committee) that you have; do you have a similar thing for seniors?” Pelletier asked. “I can say, based on my experience at town halls seniors have been the most vocal,” Schiefke replied. “And rightfully so. If it’s something that you think needs to be done I will take that consideration and provide it as a suggestion to Mr. (Jean-Yves) Duclos, Families Minister.”

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Norm Foster’s ‘hijinks on the links’ comedy tees off at Hudson Village Theatre Hilarious The Ladies Foursome plays through July 10 James Parry Your Local Journal

Putt it down. And no, that’s not a typo but rather a play on words. But at a media call earlier this week I had to ask Alison Darcy who is directing

Norm Foster’s ‘hijinks on the links’ comedy, The Ladies Foursome, opening tonight Thursday, June 23, at Hudson Village Theatre, whether she and her four cast members were keen golfers. Laughed Darcy, “Not at all. In fact,

while we have all played a round once in a while over the years, it was Eleanor Noble, who had audiences in stitches during HVT’s Wife Begins at Forty two summers ago and who plays Dory, who showed us how to hopefully convince the audience that we are real golfers. If only on the stage.” Having seen a sneak preview of some scenes on Tuesday, June 21, they sure had me convinced! First performed and an instant hit at the Upper Canada Village Playhouse in July, 2014, and running at HVT through July 10, it all takes place when a threesome – namely Connie, Margot, and Tate - gathers on the tee with a newcomer, Dory, to play a round in honour of their recently dearly-departed regular. Over the ‘course’ of the next 18 holes, the rigours of golf pale in comparison to the surprises and confessions that emerge as they discuss everything from life and love to men and

sex. Nothing is sacred including Connie’s endless pursuit of men…“I don’t worry about getting a reputation. I worry about keeping one”; Margot’s drinking… “Where else can you drink this early in the morning and people think it’s normal?”; Tate’s fear that she’s wasted her life running a lodge in the Canadian wilderness and Dory’s admission that, “We have indoor plumbing or I’d be down at the river beating my kids against rocks to get them clean!” From the tee-off to the final hole, The Ladies Foursome offers some of the funniest, most outrageous, and touching golf swings in the history of the game. At least to my knowledge! For more info and reservations – confirming your own tee-off date and time at Hudson Village Theatre, 28 Wharf Road, Hudson - go to www. villagetheatre.ca, call the Box Office at (450) 458-5361, or go online at hvtbox@videotron.ca.

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Left to right: Eleanor Noble, Shannon Hamilton, Susan Glover, and Mary Harvey star in ‘The Ladies Foursome’ opening June 23 at the Hudson Village Theatre.

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Demers also pointed out Via passenger trains currently go faster than the newly proposed CP speeds. “As far as the noise level, there was documentation given to council on the diesel locomotive noise at 60 mph and it’s basically three decibels,” said Demers. “Such and increase is barely perceptible to the human ear. A speed increase sounds ominous but in reality, the facts don’t support us voting against this.” Following the meeting, the City of Beaconsfield released a communiqué that stated, in part, “Railway companies need to look beyond their profit margins and show respect for the communities affected by their activities. By increasing the speed of their trains by 20 per cent, both the risk of accidents and their likely severity are increased, as are the noise levels our residents are exposed to.” Bourelle also noted that Canadian National (CN) reduced its overall train speed last year following a series of railway disasters.

IGA Poirier stores in Hudson and St. Lazare sold to Sobeys Inc. Michel Poirier retires from the business his father Raymond founded 66 years ago James Parry Your Local Journal

Following months of rumours and wild speculation, it was confirmed this week that Michel Poirier has sold both his Hudson and St. Lazare landmark stores and is retiring from the food retailing business, marking the end of an era for his company founded by his father, Raymond, 66 years ago. The new owner is Sobeys Inc., Canada’s second largest food retailer, prior to sale to a new franchisee in the coming weeks or months. Stressing that both stores will continue operating with business as usual and with the same management and staff - albeit under new ownership – Poirier, who continues to own both buildings, told Your Local Journal in an exclusive interview June 22, “Obviously, it is a very emotional time for me and I have so many mixed feelings. But it is something that I have been thinking about for some time now.” Said Poirier, a keen golfer and who is just one year older than his company, “There comes a time in life when one has to realize that one is playing on the back nine. This really struck me when my sister, Louise, passed away last year. And when my dear friend, Jacques Demers, suffered a stroke earlier this year. I mean, one can live a long life, but it caused me to reflect on how much quality time remains for any of us as we are certainly not getting any younger.” Added Poirier, “I had thought of giving it another year but the decision would not have been any easier then.

And who can really foresee what can happen tomorrow? There is really no ideal timing in major decisions such as these. “As a second-generation family business we have had a good run and I have enjoyed every minute of it. Thanks, in no small part, to the loyal support of our customers, staff, and suppliers, as well as my immediate family, over the years. We have learned from all of them and they have made us constantly evolve and get better in light of changing trends in the food retailing business.” The negotiation and sales transaction with Sobeys was both very positive and smooth, stressed Poirier. “They told me they were very impressed with how our stores were run with a true community spirit, with our management, and with our staff of about 300, depending on the season, being local people with family ties here going back decades. “And they said that, because of this and while they are the owners until a new franchisee is found, they didn’t see any reason whatsoever to make changes in either Hudson or St. Lazare. All current positions, status, salaries, and terms of employment are being honoured and I wouldn’t have had it any other way.” As for Poirier’s future plans? Spending more quality time with his wife, Julie, and family. As well as more time on the golf course, enjoying his other passions - namely fishing, and travelling. But certainly not until the fall. Laughed Poirier, “Summer here in Hudson and St. Lazare is so beautiful.

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Beneath a treasured photo of his parents and surrounded by family photos and good souvenirs of his company founded 66 years ago, Michel Poirer was in his IGA Hudson office as usual yesterday morning catching up on some paperwork.

Why go anywhere else?” Looking around his office, filled with personal mementos, fishing and hockey trophies, and both family and IGA Poirier photographs and memorabilia, Poirier concluded the interview with the following:

“Nothing lasts forever. I’m fortunate to still be in good health. And I realize that now is the time to just walk away knowing that we have done our best while leaving the company in good hands and passing on the torch to someone else.”

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PARRYWINKLE JAMES PARRY With the clock ticking down to Le Festival au Galop in St. Lazare, a celebration of all things equine, did I ever share PHOTO BY with you the tale MAURICE JEFFERIES – or should that read tail - of the day I thought I was going to be a ‘gonner’ while riding a stunning Palomino in sun-kissed Jamaica? No? Then here goes. And every word of it true! About 30 years ago, my beautiful Sunshine and I were visiting our friend, Torontonian Peter Smith, who had retired there after a successful career in the travel business to own a vast wild and jungle-like plantation far away from the now-congested tourism strips along the coast. He had recently rented parts of it out for many scenes and locations that would subsequently appear in the 1973 blockbuster, Papillion, starring Dustin Hoffman and the late Steve McQueen with signed autographs and movie memorabilia to prove it. Well, after a brilliant brunch following our arrival, Peter asked if we would like to visit some of the now obviously abandoned sets. Including many that substituted for the infamous Devil’s Island and the squalid leper colony there. “They are much easier to get to on horseback,” said Peter. “Can you ride?” Gulp. “Sure,” I replied, having watched countless westerns and figuring myself to have been a bit of a cowboy in a former life. “Saddle me up.” And so he asked his head horse boss or top wrangler - whatever the exact title may have been at the time - to do just that. Upon our arrival at the stables, there was my marvelous mount for the afternoon. A perfect Palomino called Goldie. “Oh, I’m so sorry,” said Peter to my surprise. “They have put on a Western saddle and stir-

rups. You obviously come from England originally so would you prefer an English one?” Cool as a Clint Eastwood stare under the blazing sun, I drawled, “Not at all Peter. That suits me just fine.” An ad hoc answer that probably saved my life. Permit me to explain.

--------------GALLOPING GOLDIE - For after plodding around the estate and the sets for three hours or so - wow, as a movie buff, what an experience - we were approaching the home stretch across a vast field with a Y-fork at the end. One going to the manor house. The other to the narrow one-lane road that led to who knows where! I asked if I could open Goldie up and let her run. Permission granted, we sailed like the wind at full gallop. A truly magnificent moment and thrill of a lifetime. Until, that is, I tried to slow her down and turn her to the right back to the stable. No reaction. Zip. Instead and still flat out, she jumped a low hedge and raced right down the middle of a narrow one-lane road adjacent to the property. Oncoming cars, and even a tourist bus, careened off to the side blasting their horns like hell. My feet planted firmly in the big stirrups and holding on for dear life to the saddle pommel - nonexistent on an English saddle - I tried everything I could to restrain her. And then a miracle. Just a few hundred yards from a sharp bend in the road, she suddenly stopped. Completely tuckered out. Foam-flecked. Wobbly, but stationary. Riders from the estate arrived seconds later. Turned out the bit between Goldie’s teeth had somehow got stuck as we raced across the field. She was totally unresponsive and just figured that I was enjoying it as much as she was! And yes, bit fixed, I did ride her home. As gentle as a lamb, she was, and obviously delighted with her day in the sun with some crazy rider from Canada! ---------------

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Palomino Smouch poses for the YLJ camera together with Marie Choquette Bilas at their refuge, A Horse Tale, in Vaudreuil.

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Celebrating the arrival of the new season, Luc Boulanger (centre back row) flanked by Dwight Tobin and Brenda Sanford and all the musicians and singers who performed a most memorable ‘Prelude to Summer’ in Hudson this past weekend.

HORSE TALE RESCUE - Why am I mentioning this? Because this past week, I met another beautiful and very special Palomino - this time named Smouch - living a new life in a completely volunteer-run refuge for unwanted or abandoned horses called A Horse Tale Rescue on Chemin Murphy just off Route Harwood in Vaudreuil-Dorion. In other paddocks, I met the rest of the current 12-strong herd. Including Ulysses, a magnificent white Percheron who retired from pulling a calèche in Old Montreal earlier this year because of health problems that are now on the mend. Also Guinness, who used to be a former guard donkey in a cow field and now renowned for his so-called love shoves. Don’t ask! All were personally introduced to me by Marie Choquette Bilas, director of finance and whose husband, Steve Bilas, is the president of this amazing non-profit charitable organization. Both of whom, together with their dedicated team of sponsors and volunteers, are gearing up for their Annual Fundraising BBQ on Thursday, July 30, at which they hope to collect enough funds to buy sufficient food and hay for the winter. Oh yes, they will also have a table on July 2 and 3 at Le Festival au Galop to promote their organization and other upcoming fundraising events including the Halloween Haunted Barn and a Comedy Fest Night. Says Marie, who works at the Palliative Care Residence as senior fundraising coordinator on Como Gardens in Hudson, “With approximately 100 dedicated members and volunteers, we have established an organization now almost three years old that is trying to make a difference. In essence, we rescue, re-home and provide a loving and caring forever-home for those we can save for however long or short their lives may be with us.”

--------------HELPING OTHERS - And it’s not only the horses that benefit, adds Marie, “As we strive to help these majestic creatures, we have also found that

they in turn have helped some of our members. And we have seen firsthand results in helping children and adults with various life challenges such as ADD/ADHD, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Tourette’s Syndrome, Asperger’s and Autism, as well as other ailments both physical and psychological. “And our vision is to further expand our reach by introducing equine contact and therapeutic services to help people in need for such therapy that has been proven to help certain handicaps and conditions, and we believe this will further help us achieve our goal and give back to the community even more.” To learn more check out www. AHTrescue.org, e-mail info@horsetale.org, or drop by their table at Le Festival au Galop. And hope to see you there. Sure promises to be one heck of a ride!

--------------CELEBRATING SUMMER - And it certainly was one heck of a free performance under a big tent at the Hudson Main Road lakefront home of Dwight Tobin and Brenda Sanford on Sunday afternoon, June 19, celebrating the official arrival of summer when courtesy of Luc Boulanger and his classical musicians and two sopranos - assembled specifically for this memorable concert - thrilled some 100 guests with their multi-faceted repertoire ranging from Bach to Tchaikovsky. Why Hudson? I asked Luc who has been self-financing and directing such concerts for the past five years in other communities throughout the province. “Because my brother, Dan and his wife, Lee, recently moved here. And what a wonderful setting it is for our annual celebration encompassing in musical interpretation poetry, ballet, opera and serenades that are timeless.” A sheer delight. And do hope that they will be back next year! And that’s a wrap! E-mail: creation@videotron.ca

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The English Gardener In praise of Peonies James Parry

tiful Peony. Now in full bloom, or almost, throughout our region and making for fabulous floral arrangements that can literally take one’s breath away, so fragrant are they. Native to Asia, Europe, and Western North America, it is said that there are about 25 to 40 known species. But all of which, according to time-honoured tradition, take their name from the mythological Greek character, Paean, who studied with the then-god of medicine known as Asclepius. Continued on page 15

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Now that these fragrant perfect Peonies have been picked, canâ€™t wait to take time out and sit on the screen porch enjoying Jeffery Deaverâ€™s 2015 novel Solitude Creek.

English Gardener Continued from page 14 According to the legend, Zeus had to transform the student into a beautiful flower when he showed more promise than his teacher and incurred his anger and wrath. Go figure! Today it is the traditional floral symbol of China. The 12th wedding anniversary flower regarded as an omen of good fortune and a happy marriage. But once associated, it would appear, with the Greek myth that said that nymphs used to hide their naked bodies in Peonies to protect them from snooping, prying eyes.

A hint of paparazzi to come perhaps and a trait that would subsequently lead to the association of Peonies with shamefulness and bashfulness during the more-recent Victorian era. Fact or fiction? Who cares? But, earlier in the season, when I see those minuscule ants climbing up to the tall stems to the still tightly-curled buds gorging on the sticky sugar they secrete while helping the buds unfold, I know for sure that our Peonies will be back in all their glory for another year. Until next time, have fun in your garden, Peonies or no Peonies. And watch out for those skeeters. They are everywhere! E-mail: creation@videotron.ca

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Sports Softball for Palliative Care Seeking people wishing to make a difference for the community!

The weekend of June 11 – 12, the Pointe-Claire Ladies Softball League held their annual tournament, the 34th Edition. With Mother Nature cooperating by holding off the rain, 10 teams participated in a chilly tournament. Six teams were in the Division Claire (B) which saw a final between BYOB and Green Machine.

BYOB were victorious 7-5. In the second Division Pointe (A) four teams fought hard with a close final between Diamond Divas and PC Royals with the win going to Royals 8-7. All proceeds from this event went to the West Island Palliative Care Centre.

Become a member of the Foundation! Become a member of the VSPCRF to play a key role in shaping this important community organization in our region. All members have the right to vote at the annual general assembly being held on September 20, 2016. All residents of Vaudreuil-Soulanges, employees and volunteers of the VSPCR interested in the projects of the Residence, who agree with its objectives and guiding principles as they appear in the VSPCRF rules and regulations and who accept to abide by the rules for Foundation members set forth by the Board of Directors can, by paying the $50 fee, become a member.

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The Division Claire (B) winners BYOB were victorious 7-5.

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Collège Bourget soccer star A Secondary 1 student at Rigaud’s Collège Bourget, Marie-Eve Marleau, was selected to be part of the team that will represent the provincial south-west region at the 2016 Quebec Games being held this summer in Montreal. Marleau is part of the youngest team at the college. Congratulations Marie-Eve and best of luck to the whole team. PHOTO COURTESY COLLÈGE BOURGET

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Off the streets art contest winners The police officers of Station 5 in Pointe-Claire initiated a project last January titled “Off the streets.” The project was intended for youths, ages 11-17, residing in either Pointe-Claire or Dorval, who had an interest in ur-

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Greenwood’s Pre-StoryFest 2016 will welcome internationally renowned writer and humanitarian Dr. James Orbinski to Hudson on Thursday, July 14. Dr. Orbinski was international president of Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) from 1998 to 2001 and accepted the Nobel Peace Prize for the organization in 1999. The Canadian physician worked alongside General Roméo Dallaire and others during the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. In 1998, Orbinski received the Governor General’s Meritorious Service Cross for his work as the Doctors Without Borders Head of Mission in Rwanda. Continued on page 22

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Greenwood Continued from page 21 His book An Imperfect Offering relating his experiences of that harrowing time won the Writers’ Trust of Canada’s 2008 Shaughnessy Cohen Award. Orbinski is a medical doctor, a humanitarian practitioner and advocate, and a leading scholar in global health. He has more than 20 years’ experience in humanitarian relief, having worked

in situations of war, famine, and epidemic disease with MSF. He cochaired the founding of the Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative in 2004 and also co-founded Dignitas International which researches health systems and supports more than 250,000 people living with HIV and AIDS in Malawi. Orbinski is the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) Research Chair in Global Health at the Balsillie School of International Affairs, and is professor at Wilfrid

Laurier University’s School of International Policy and Governance where he is part of the ‘Laurier 2030+ Group’ investigating relationships between global health, poverty, climate change, and development. At the University of Toronto, which he joined in 2004, he is full professor of medicine at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health and senior fellow at Munk School of Global Affairs and at Massey College. Dr. Orbinski’s talk on Thursday, July 14 at Hudson’s Stephen F. Shaar Com-

munity Centre will be held at 7:30 p.m. A book signing will follow. Greenwood’s StoryFest is an evergrowing annual literary festival that brings Canada’s best writers, poets, playwrights, novelists and journalists to Hudson every October. Tickets to the event are now available at Boutique Pure Art (422 Main Rd. Hudson QC) and at the door: $20 each. For more information contact Terry O’Shaughnessy at (450) 458-5396

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Bars and pubs come and go, but only a precious few stick with you and Cunninghams Pub has certainly become a staple of the entertainment and restaurant scene when it opened its doors in both Hudson and Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue. When Cunninghams opened its first pub in Sainte-Anne’s 12 years ago, it quickly became famous not only for its fine Irish beers, but also for the near-legendary wings. And with the opening of the second Cunninghams in Hudson six years ago, local wings fans no longer had to drive miles and miles to enjoy great wings and their favourite beer with friends. “We are most well known for our chicken wings,” Cunninghams Pub’s owner Jim Beauchamp says proudly. “They won awards in Montreal newspapers and different food blogs.” But Cunninghams’ menu doesn’t begin and end with wings. The pub is also known for its other staple dishes prepared by Chef Jay (in Hudson) and Chef Dan (in Sainte-Anne’s). “We have a great menu from burgers to Steak & Kidney pie, which is an Irish classic.” Chefs Jay and Dan offer different signature tables d’hôte every week. Cunninghams is also known for its homey ambiance, which is something that never goes out of style. “Pubs are never trendy. Pubs are a place you go to when you want to feel like you’re at home,” Jim says fondly. Hudson’s Cunninghams is all about the

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charm of the building. It’s a 100-year-old home and people say it really feels like an old Irish pub. In Sainte-Anne’s, the feeling is also very homey. “We want you to feel comfortable, whether you’re a single woman at the bar, or a bunch of guys coming in from hockey. No one feels out of place. Just come in and feel comfortable.” Of course, Cunninghams is known for its staple Guinness, Harp, and Kilkenny Irish beers, but it also offers many other brands to satisfy all preferences. Cunninghams also has Quebec cider on tap, and its Summer Drinks Menu features seven different types of Sangria and 13 different wines by the glass. The pub features live music five days a week. Other special events are a frequent feature at Cunninghams, including BBQs on the terrace every Saturday and Sunday afternoon. “We have ‘Acoustic Saturdays’ with live musicians, and ‘Country Sundays’ with country musicians.” The Hudson location also features an additional exterior Tiki-style bar called ‘The Seagull’ for the patrons who don’t feel like sitting inside. Being part of the community is also very important to Jim who likes to give back. He organizes the Hudson St-Patrick’s Day parade and participates in several fundraisers to raise money for charities. Cunninghams’ two locations are open 7 days a week from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. along the Sainte-Anne’s village strip at 75 rue SainteAnne and in Hudson village at 84 Cameron Street. You can visit the pub’s website at www. cunninghamspub.com for more info, including live music and special events.

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• A senior gentleman in Dollard des Ormeaux with mild dementia would appreciate a male volunteer advocate to provide some social support through regular visits. He’s a retired university professor. He enjoys gardening and going for walks in his neighbourhood. For more information, please call Marla at (514) 694-5850. • A very sociable, pleasant Russian-speaking senior woman in Roxboro would like to have a Russian-speaking volunteer to visit occasionally. She is a retired professor in industrial economics and loves to converse. For more information, please call Marla at (514) 694-5850. • A 96-year-old lady living in Pierrefonds who is bedridden would appreciate a female volunteer advocate to spend some time with her by reading her bible to her in Tagalog. For more information, please call Marla at (514) 694-5850. • An elderly gentleman living in Pointe-Claire would appreciate a male volunteer to accompany him on short walks in the neigh-

bourhood. He has some dementia and is legally blind. For more information, please call Marla at (514) 694-5850. • A gentleman in his 60s living in Île-Bizard would like a volunteer to watch and discuss baseball with. He collects stamps, loves to talk to people, and go for short walks outside. He has light dementia. For more information, please call John at (514) 694-5850. • A 61-year-old man living in Lachine with a mild intellectual handicap would like a volunteer to watch wrestling with. He also enjoys going for walks and watching television. For more information, please phone John at (514) 694-5850. • A young man in his early 20s, living in Pincourt, would like someone to spend time with and talk about music and go outside. He lives with cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair/scooter for mobility. He also loves breakdancing and does it weekly. For more information, please phone John at (514) 694-5850.

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To submit your “Things to See and Do”, send your information to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca before Monday noon. All announcements should include dates, times and addresses. Publishing priority will be given to free events, non-proϔit, and community based groups. HUDSON The Greenwood Centre for Living History is now open until August for Tours & Tea. Take a guided tour of our almost 300-year-old historic house followed by tea and home-baked goodies on the waterfront porch. Wednesday to Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. $10 per person. Located at 254 Main Road. www.greenwood-centre-hudson.org. As Canadians observe National Aboriginal Day, Tuesday, June 21, Aboriginal and Indigenous communities here and around the world face many challenges. Catch the Spirit Café presents an ‘armchair’ tour of some of the many indigenous communities around the globe including China and the Amazon. Coffee, tea, and juice along with Café style food will be available and this is a child-friendly event. We support the local food bank, Le Pont/Bridging. A donation of non-perishable food and a free-will offering to defray the cost of the event would be greatly appreciated. All are welcome. Our guides on this journey will be David Langlois and Patricia Halford. Join us Sunday, June 26, at St. Mary’s Hall, 273 Main Road, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Throughout the month of June, the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Palliative Care Residence (VSPCR) is participating in the Great Canadian Giving Challenge for a chance to win $10,000. The challenge seeks to encourage people to give to charitable organizations during what is considered a low giving period. The residence has been open for six years and was completely equipped with used furniture donated by generous local citizens, organizations, and companies. The residence must now take on several renovation projects to try to prolong the life of its furniture and refresh the look of some common areas. The goal is to ensure a better environment for everyone, from patients’ comfort to the wellbeing of family members. The residence must reupholster couches in living rooms, recover chairs in the dining room, and re-stain tables in several common areas. Throughout the month of June, each dollar do-

nated to the VSPCR through the CanadaHelps page (www.canadahelps. org/gcgc/92051) increases the Residence’s chances of winning $10,000 offered by the GIV3 Foundation. Be generous and invite your family and friends to do the same. POINTE-FORTUNE Macdonell-Williamson House Opening Special - Complete English Tea free for the first 20 customers. And, presenting special symphony orchestral violinist instructor, Shirlee Mays. Join us Saturday, July 2, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 25 rue des Outaouais. RIGAUD An exhibit of textile work by artist Carol Outram will take place at the Rigaud Library until July 10. Works on display include techniques of felt-making, textile design, knitting, crochet, stitching, collage and assemblage. The Library is located at 102 rue St-Pierre. VAUDREUIL-DORION The first summer concert at Maison Trestler will feature pianist David Jalbert June 29 at 8 p.m. Recently named one of the Top 15 Canadian pianists of all time by the CBC, Mr. Jalbert performs regularly with orchestras and recitals throughout North America and Europe. He performs regularly with Triple Forte, the trio he formed with violinist Jasper Wood and cellist Yegor Dyachkov. Jalbert has won several national and international competitions, winning four Opus prizes and was nominated for three Juno awards. Maison Trestler is located at 85 Chemin de la Commune. For reservations and information, call (450) 455-6290. FURTHER AFIELD The Vankleek Hill and District Horticultural Society welcomes all to their annual Flower Show and Tea to be held Sunday, June 26, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Vankleek Hill Community Centre at 36 Mill Street, Vankleek Hill, Ontario. Come see prize-winning displays and enjoy a delicious afternoon tea. Admission is $7.

Land-art 2016 Hudson event is on the horizon James Armstrong Your Local Journal

Outdoor artistic creative activity is about to happen in Hudson. Land-art or earth art is an art form and movement that began in the 1960s primarily in North America. The landscape is the medium of which the artwork is comprised and it becomes part of its natural surroundings. As the movement developed, respect for the environment and the ecological aspects of an installation also grew. Internationally acclaimed artist and Hudson resident, Daniel Gautier, is the curator of the event. He explained each artist is expected to use found objects and what they create must not damage the environment. The second annual Hudson land-art event is focused on the landscape of Jack Layton Park and Sandy Beach. This year, during the month of July, six artists-inresidence will use a variety of found objects to fulfill their vision of what landart is and means. Lys-Ange Leblanc is first up in the sequence of participants. Leblanc has experience in the medium and creating sculpture stokes his artistic spirit and imagination. His installations to date include Finland in 2010, Tadoussac in 2011 and Newfoundland in 2012. He points to sculptor Tom Engblom from the University of Lapland as his teacher and mentor. Leblanc was born and raised in Quebec and has lived in Hudson. “Sculpture is a discipline that creates fire in me. I

like creating site-specific sculpture that instigates humour,” Leblanc writes. As Leblanc’s father, Gautier has had some influence on his artistic development. “I am a second generation painter and print-maker. I grew up in a landscape of poetic depiction. I pursue the light, the horizon, nature,” states Leblanc. Leblanc’s work begins Wednesday, June 29, and continues to Sunday, July 3. Each artist in the series will have a public vernissage of their work on, or around, the completion date. For Leblanc, it will be Sunday, July 3. It’s a great opportunity to meet the artists, ask questions, and experience a unique outdoor art event.

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Daniel Gautier, Hudson land-art curator, with his 2015 installation in Jack Layton Park.

Legion News It is sad to announce the passing of Lillian Connor who served this Legion in many ways over the years and was a proud member. Condolences to Eric and his family for this sudden great loss. A Celebration of Life will be held at this Legion Sunday, July 17, at 3 p.m. Tuesday Burgers have proven to be a great success. Come and join us between 5 and 6:30 p.m. and see what it’s all about. Thanks go out to all of the vol-

unteers who have participated this summer so far, on both Tuesday and Friday Night dinners. Due to the holidays falling on the next two Fridays, dinners will resume only on July 8 with pork tenderloin on the menu. Sign up now as this is quite a popular meal. See you at Thompson Park July 1. We will be manning the beer tent once again. For now keep cool until next time. Lest we Forget.

Meet us at the Market All naturally grown vegetables Bernard Bonneau is a small vegetable grower located in Très-Saint-Rédempteur near Rigaud who grows his vegetables organically, with no pesticides and no chemical input. Ergo certified Naturally Grown. His main production is garlic, spring greens comprising mesulun mix, spinach, French radishes, lettuce, Asian greens, and pink red cherry tomatoes. He’s a regular at the Hudson Farmers’ Market every Thursday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. because he really likes to connect with his customers.

Says Bernie, “When they ask me when my tomatoes or garlic will be ready, it makes me happy to see they enjoy my vegetables. I’m always happy to share growing tips, recipes, and advice about how to serve them.”

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In Memoriam Lillian Mary Connor (Campbell) February 5, 1937 - June 16, 2016 In her 80th year after a short but courageous battle. Surrounded by family and close friends. Lillian will be dearly missed by her husband and best friend Eric of 59 years, her children David (Jamie), Garry (Sylvie), Louise (Bruno), grandchildren Mackenzie, Justin, Travis, Taylor, Jake, Ariann, Liam, Danik, great granddaughter Josie, Sister Vera Hamilton of Hoylake, England as well as nephews Andrew, Charles and John. Born in Liverpool, England, Lillian immigrated to Canada in 1967. A gentle, loving mother and a great lady to all that knew her. Lillian gave her time to Meals on Wheels and will be missed by her friends at the Rendezvous Group. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at Hawkesbury General Hospital, The Montreal Jewish General Hospital and especially at the Palliative Care Residence VaudreuilSoulanges in Hudson. A celebration of life will occur on Sunday July 17, 2016 at 3pm at the Royal Canadian Legion, Hudson branch. In lieu of Àowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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Handyman/Contractor, reliable, 20 years experience. Plumbing, electrical, carpentry, cement work/repairs, decks. Structural experience. No job too big. Discounts for future contracts. Derek 514898-4392 (160707) Lawn Maintenance business: Landscaping, sodding, flower beds, fences/decks (wood), grass cutting contracts, spring/ fall clean-up, trim hedges, bushes, trees. Good rates. Call Herb 514-884-5959 (160623) Moving Service, local, trailer rentals. Call Colin: 514-850-9948 PAINTING AND DECORATING, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR AND WALLPAPER. 3301 STE-ANGÉLIQUE, ST-LAZARE. WORKMANSHIP IS GUARANTEED OR THE JOB IS FREE. I DO NOT TAKE ON OTHER PROJECTS UNTIL YOURS IS DONE. FOR FREE ESTIMATES CALL GEORGE 514-237-0363. THANK YOU.

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Street art Continued from page 20 Many drawings were submitted to be judged by the officers of Station 5. During the evening of April 22, the names of the three finalists were announced. The first prize was awarded to Levi Johnston, second place to Danova Gardilcic, and third to Alexandra Bretzel. The winners will have their art work displayed in the entrance of Station 5. The officers responsible for this project are very pleased with the num-

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275 – GARAGE /MOVING SALE ESTATE SALE, 1740 rue Jeanne, Furniture, art deco sewing machine, HI FI, art, collectibles, red hats, household items, lawn tractor, exercise bike, storage cupboard, June 24, 25, 26, July 1, 2, 3 between 8am and 4pm (160630)

325 - AUTOS FOR SALE Mercedes S550 – 2007 AMC Package. White, panoramic roof. 144,000 km. Mint condition. $24,500. Call 514-216-9217. 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 2003 Kia Rio, Automatic, Green, new all season tires, very clean, 121000kms, $2,500 2003 Kia Rio, Standard, Silver, very clean, 172000kms, $2,200 both 4door. 514-773-0394 2009 VW Rabbit, 2.5 litre, gas, 5-speed manual transmission, black, heated seats and mirrors, AC, power windows, locks, mirrors, sunroof and fog lights. 130,000 km. $9,600 Call 514-886-1008 2006 Mazda 5 GT, 5-speed manual, silver, 187,000kms, mostly highway driving, A/C, sunroof, good car, $2500. Call 514-212-2463 2006 Mercedes CLS 500,Silver, never winter driven. 86,000 kms, very clean, $18,000 – negotiable. Call Ray: 514-668-9718. 2004 Ford Taurus, automatic, 127,000kms, good condition, 4 winter tires on rims included, $2000. Call George 514-895-7940

ber of youths that participated in this event. This activity fostered new relationships between the police officers and the youth of the community. By rewarding their work and offering them an appropriate place to display their art, the officers were able to sensitize the youth to the negative consequences graffiti can have on the community members’ sense of security. The project could not have been realized without the support of the cities of Dorval and Pointe-Claire, AJOI (Action Jeunesse de l’Ouest de l’Île) and our guest artist Fléo who served as a mentor to our young artists.

Your Local Journal 200 - CAREERS/EMPLOYMENT

LOOKING TO HIRE Roofers and apprentice roofers With experience specializing in shingle installation

For information call 514-425-6748 Send your CV to sboyer@couvreurwestars.ca • By fax to 514-425-6753

1 week 2 weeks

$15 $20 3 weeks $25

325- Autos for Sale $24.95 until it sells

350- Legal

325 - AUTOS FOR SALE

1993 Buick Riviera, black with tan leather interior, 100,000kms, good condition, never winter driven, $3000. 450-458-4232

1992 Lincoln 192,000 km. V-8 auto, fully equipped, used for weddings, second owner, electric roof. Invested $12,000. Must sell (illness) $2250 Cash. 514-453-7468

MG Midget MkII 1964 Red. 120,700kms, 1098cc, 1 litre, 56Hp, 4 cylinder. Hard and soft top, 4 new tires, new battery and suspension blades, tape player. A pleasure to drive and in very good condition. Ready for summer. $10,500. 514-528-8703 1996 Honda Civic Si with multiple modifications: JDA B16A SIR II, cams, Exedy clutch, JDM ITR S80 LSD trans. w/short shift, urethane engine mounts, Sparco quick release steering wheel, Sparco seats w/Willans 4 pt. harness, Neuspeed sport springs w/Koni front shocks, frt/rear strut bars, stainless brake lines and much more. $6500 or best offer. 514-2182776

Kia Sportage LX 2009 with Convenience Package, (4WD), manual, 186,000kms, very good condition, never accidented, new 4 season tires, towing hitch included, asking $6400 neg., 450-424-4308 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 514-2203398 MGB 1979. Hard top and Soft top. 4 new tires in 2015. Has overdrive. Previous owner from Texas. Price: $5200 or best offer. Call: 450 458 2903

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

Chevrolet Suburban 2010 -LT- White. Model 1500, 4x4. 60,000 km. Mint Condition, Like New. $30,000. Call 514-216-9217.

BMW 535 i xDrive, 2010, 83,000 km, automatic, 4 door, blue, beige leather interior, sunroof, heated seats and steering wheel, GPS, Bluetooth, 2 sets of tires and rims, beautiful high performance car, very clean. 514-774-7428

Chevrolet Malibu LS sedan 2013 top condition, 77,175 kms, OnStar feature, 2 sets of tires on rims with steel mags. $10,950. 450458-0527

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

2005 Toyota Corolla XRS 5 speed manual, 249,000kms, silver, good condition, winter tires on rims, asking $3000 negotiable. Call 450-458-8862

In Memoriam

Sharon Barbara Sexsmith h It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing ing hter of our beloved Mother Sharon at the age of 73 years. Daughter of the late Walter and Jean (nee Park) Sexsmith. Loving mother of Michelle (Jean- Pierre Gosselin) of Hudson QC, Lisa Lalonde of Hudson QC, and Andre Lalonde (Lynda) of King City, Ontario. Dear sister to Zane Sexsmith of Toronto, Bonnie Sexsmith of California, Melanie Sexsmith of Peterborough, and Blythe Sexsmith ( Michelle) of Little Britain. Predeceased by sister Sheila, and her brothers Shawn and Kim. Cherished Grandmother (“Nanny”) to Melissa Gosselin of Bogota, Colombia, Jonathan Gosselin of Westmount, Montreal and Emily and Victoria Lalonde of Toronto, Ontario. “Shari B” as her Grandfather Park so lovingly called her was born in Toronto Ontario on the 24th of February 1943. Raised in Eganville, Ontario she went on to study at St. Mary’s College in Combermere. Upon Graduation she taught for the Sudbury and District School Board. In 2008, after being diagnosed with early onset Alzheimers Disease, she moved to Hudson to be cared for by her daughter Michelle. Sharon embodied the title of Mother. She dedicated her very soul to her children, especially her special needs child Lisa (“my baby”). As the disease progressed she remained steadfast in her role as Mummy. She’d smile as we entered a room, held our hands as we sat with her and teared up when we said goodbye. Though the light of her mind had clearly dimmed, her essence shone brightly until the end. Khalil Gibran said, “For what is to die, but to stand in the sun and melt in the wind. When earth has claimed our limbs then we shall truly dance”. I know that is what our Mother is doing. She’s dancing on heavens floor in the arms of her beloved Grandfather Park as Patsy Cline serenades them. Though the world has lost its luster and the sun will never shine as brightly, we know that Mummy is finally free from the mind and body that no longer served her. For that we are grateful. Lisa and I would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the Staff of the 4th floor of Sunrise D.D.O., the physicians who cared for Mum, Patti, Vivianne, Eleanor, and all who supported us through this most difficult time. A private service will be held in July on the Lake of Two Mountains to celebrate her life. Donations to the Alzheimer’s Society in her name greatly appreciated.

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Fête Nationale What to do on St-Jean Baptiste Lauren Mitchell Special contributor

Are you wondering what’s going on in your neighbouring cities during the upcoming Quebec celebration holiday? Don’t have any plans yet and are hoping to join the festivities? Here are three cities who invite you to come and bring family and friends to celebrate all together. Hudson will be kicking off the festivities the night before St-Jean Baptiste, on June 23rd at Jack Layton Park, 400 Halcro Street. Starting at 6 p.m., music will be played, food will be served, and fireworks will cap off the evening at 10 p.m. St. Lazare will also commence its festivities on Thursday, June 23rd at the equestrian park located at 1330 Montée St. Lazare, starting at 8 p.m. with an

opening ceremony. At 8:30 pm, singer Steve Labrecque, will be performing a concert for spectators. The town will also be shooting off fireworks starting at 10 p.m. To finish off the night, Julie Lefebvre and Laurence Castera will perform at 10:30 p.m. The celebrations continue in St. Lazare Friday, June 24, at Bédard park (1591 Avenue Bédard). Starting with a 10 a.m. Bell Ceremony by the St. Lazare Catholic Church, ushering in the StJean-Baptiste parade on Chemin SainteAngélique beginning at 11:30 a.m. From 12 to 4 p.m., there will be familyfriendly activities including inflatable games, face painting, entertainers, music, climbing and more. There will also be an Antique Car Show. Continued on page 33

Bonne Fête Nationale Together, let us celebrate our rich heritage and our history, and their continued meaningful contribution to the cultural mosaic that makes up our beautiful country.

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ST-JEAN BAPTISTE DAY SAINT-LAZARE SAINT-LA Thursday, June 23rd, 2016 at the equestrian park (1330 Montée Saint-Lazare) 8 p.m.: Opening Ceremony 8:30 p.m.: Steve Labrecque in concert 10 p.m.: Fireworks 10:30 p.m.: Show Hitlist of Julie Lefebvre and Laurence Castera

PHOTO COURTESY SHUTTERSTOCK; COPYRIGHT: ANDOR BUJDOSO

St-Jean Baptiste Continued from page 32

The Mozaïk parade in VaudreuilDorion is coming back for its 6th consecutive year, starting at 7:30 p.m. There will be spectacles along the way,

including a performance by the band Rusty, a show with the theme of “Comedy, comedy,” and a choreographed dance number by Studio Nova. The parade will end with a fireworks display, which will be held at the Citédes-Jeunes school campus starting at 10 p.m.

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editor@yourlocaljournal.ca Friday, June 24, 2016 at Bédard park (1591 Avenue Bédard) 10 a.m.: Bell Ceremony (Saint-Lazare Catholic Church) ϭϭ͗ϯϬ Ă͘ŵ͗͘ EĂƟŽŶĂů ĂǇ ƉĂƌĂĚĞ on Chemin Sainte-Angélique 12 p.m. to 4 p.m: Entertainment for the whole ĨĂŵŝůǇ͕ ŶƟƋƵĞ Ăƌ ^ŚŽǁ͕ Hot-dog lunch ($)

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VAUDREUIL-SOULANGES ECOCENTRES

WHEN YOU MOVE, THINK ECORESPONSIBLE

NETWORK

All ecocentres will be closed on Friday June 24th and July 1st, 2016

VAUDREUIL-DORION ECOCENTRE & SAINT-ZOTIQUE ECOCENTRE

ÉCOCENTRE DE L’ÎLE

HOURS OF OPERATION MONDAY: CLOSED TUESDAY - FRIDAY: 8 AM - 5 PM SATURDAY - SUNDAY: 9 AM - 4 PM

HOURS OF OPERATION MONDAY - FRIDAY: 1 PM - 6 PM SATURDAY: 9 AM - 4 PM SUNDAY: CLOSED

For information on how to dispose of unaccepted materials, consult our list of alternative solutions on the MRC website. For more information on the Ecocentres network, visit www.mrcvs.ca/en/ecocenter or call the Ecocentres Info-line at 450 455-5434. LOCATIONS VAUDREUIL-DORION 2800, Henry-Ford street Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec J7V 0V8

SAINT-ZOTIQUE 2050, Principale street Saint-Zotique, Quebec J0P 1Z0

DE L’ÎLE 750, Olympique blvd Pincourt, Quebec J7W 7C8

ACCEPTED MATERIALS IN THE VAUDREUIL-SOULANGES ECOCENTRES NETWORK

DE L'ÎLE

SAINT-ZOTIQUE

VAUDREUIL-DORION

ECOCENTRES

ASPHALT SHINGLES

only

DRY CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

ceramics / gypsum / insulating / materials / melamine / glass / windows / plastic or fiberglass / toilet bowls / bathtubs and showers / etc.

EXCAVATION MATERIALS

asphalt / brick / concrete / stone / sand and gravel / etc.

BULKY METAL AND FERROUS METAL ITEMS

*Emptied of fluid if applicable. **Nonfunctioning appliances. stoves / dishwashers / washing machines / dryers / ovens / hot water or oil heating tanks / nonfunctioning small appliances and electrical apparatus / snow blowers / lawnmowers / etc.

NONMETALLIC AND NONREUSABLE BULKY ITEMS

upholstered furniture / carpets / mattresses / plastic films / etc.

OVERSIZED TIRES

only

TIRES WITH OR WITHOUT RIMS

*Without plastic bags.

CARDBOARD

*Folded boxes.

TREATED WOOD AND PLYWOOD

lumber / wood furnitures / wooden pallets

HALOCARBONS

*Nonfunctioning appliances. refrigerators / freezers / air conditioners and dehumidifiers

ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS

TV sets / DVD and CD players / video recorders / radios / computers and printers / audiovisual equipment / etc.

*Only closed containers identified as 20-liter (5-gallon) or less are accepted. compact fluorescent light bulbs / paints and their containers / batteries AAA to D (alkaline and rechargeable), NiCad, NiMH, Li-ion or Pb / cleaning products / etc.

audio and video tapes / CD / DVD

ACCEPTED MATERIALS

HAZARDOUS HOUSEHOLD WASTE (HHW) (see the complete list of HHW on the MRC website)

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