Your Local Journal - March 16th, 2017

HUDSON, ST. LAZARE | VAUDREUIL-DORION, PINCOURT, ÎLE-PERROT AND N.D.I.P.

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VOL. 15 NO. 09

Some motorists still disregard one-way street changes in Pincourt John Jantak Your Local Journal

Pincourt Mayor Yvan Cardinal is hoping common sense will eventually prevail among motorists who intenƟonally drive illegally in the wrong direcƟon along two former bi-direcƟonal streets that were oĸcially converted to one-way status early last summer.

The wrong way issue was raised by resident Michel Ménard during the public statement forum at the start of the Tuesday evening council meeƟng March 14 where he spoke about dangerous situaƟons that have occurred on Bellevue Street.

A 500-metre stretch of Bellevue between 9th Street and Monseigneur Langlois Avenue adjacent to Bellevue Park was converted into a one-way artery northbound to reduce traĸc ow and speeding. The southbound lane was converted into a reserved bicycle path.

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Inside

Prepping for the parade

Rigaud recap

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Gold for 4 Cities Ringuette

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Ste. Anne’s council united on green space preservation

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Once again, Ireland-born Emma Boardman-Hughes makes a return appearance on our St. Patrick’s issue cover for the eighth straight year.

Now a 9-year-old Grade 4 student at École St. Thomas, Emma has also taken up dance at Hudson Dance Centre and soccer with the Hudson/ St. Lazare intercity U10 girls. See more parade info on pages 14 to 16.

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One-way street Continued from page 1

Not everyone, however, is complying with the one-way designaĆ&#x;on, said MĂŠnard, who says he’s witnessed several motorists drive in the wrong direcĆ&#x;on since the conversion took eÄŤect.

In one incident, a resident apparently stood in the middle of Bellevue ready to confront an approaching motorist who stopped just inches away. They conĆ&#x;nued to inch forward towards each other unĆ&#x;l the motorist relented and changed direcĆ&#x;on.

Families versus motorists Similar encounters have happened between motorists, and pedestrians, cyclists and other sports enthusiasts, who use a temporary mulĆ&#x;funcĆ&#x;onal path along Duhamel Avenue. A three kilometre stretch between Cardinal-LĂŠger Boulevard and Monseigneur Langlois Avenue was also made one-way northbound last summer.

Families with children and mothers pushing baby carriages along the path have come upon motorists who are driving the wrong way towards them. Many people stand their ground and refuse to give way unĆ&#x;l drivers reverse direcĆ&#x;on, said MĂŠnard. But in one incident, a group of motorcyclists apparently conĆ&#x;nued to drive in the wrong direcĆ&#x;on while ignoring ciĆ&#x;zens’ complaints.

The enĆ&#x;re former southbound secĆ&#x;on of Duhamel was reserved last summer exclusively for cyclists, pedestrians, and other sports enthusiasts as part of a one-year pilot project to get residents accustomed to the new con guraĆ&#x;on.

The change will become permanent later this year aĹŒer the roadway is upgraded and modi ed to accommodate a permanent mulĆ&#x;funcĆ&#x;onal promenade that will be built later this summer, said Cardinal, who added there will be better disĆ&#x;ncĆ&#x;on between the roadway and the promenade.

Motorists taking advantage Motorists also may be taking advantage of the winter months when pedes-

PHOTO BY JOHN JANTAK

Pincourt Mayor Yvan Cardinal said he’s hopeful that motorists who have been driving the wrong way along Bellevue Avenue and Duhamel Road during the winter will adopt safer driving habits with the arrival of spring and respect the one-way status of both streets.

trian acĆ&#x;vity is low to make the dangerous manoeuvre which is illegal under the provincial Highway Code. Violators are subject to nes, demerit points on their licences, and higher auto insurance premiums.

Cardinal said he hopes motorists begin exercising beĆŠer judgement as spring approaches because if a driver is caught by the police, there’s no excuse that will jusĆ&#x;fy driving the wrong way on a one-way street, especially if someone is injured or killed.

Stop sign removal cancelled Mayor Cardinal said the town has decided not to remove three stop signs aĹŒer several District 3 ciĆ&#x;zens made a second consecuĆ&#x;ve plea to council last month that removing the signage in their residenĆ&#x;al area would unnecessarily increase speeding because most motorists don’t make complete stops.

The maĆŠer was reviewed by the town’s public security commiĆŠee who decided it was best to keep the status quo. Cardinal agreed with the committee’s recommendaĆ&#x;on and is pleased to have complied with the residents’ request, and the addiĆ&#x;on of two new stop signs.

Councillor Sam Ier no who supported his residents’ stance congratulated the town for installing the new stop signs and keeping the original ones. He also encouraged residents who witness speeding, stop sign and one-way traĸc violaĆ&#x;ons to report all incidents with as much informaĆ&#x;on as possible to the town via internet through its SVP, MERCI public sensiĆ&#x;zaĆ&#x;on webpage at www.villepincourt.qc.ca/en/43/ svp-merci-program.

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EDITOR’S CORNER

Be careful what you wish for Kudos to the head of the Vaudreuil-Soulanges MRC for having the courage and convicƟon to buck the latest boƩom-line trend and speak out in favour of upholding the current law that requires municipal noƟces to be published in community newspapers.

The Union des municipalités du Québec (UMQ) emailed a missive March 14, extolling the virtues and bene ts of adopƟng Bill 122 that would recognize municipaliƟes as local governments and thereby increase their autonomy. In it, they state the survival of local and regional media should not be a responsibility borne by property tax payers. This is an oversimpli caƟon of a broader issue known as public record.

The UMQ is advocaƟng the use of social networks and towns’ respecƟve websites to disseminate public noƟces and municipal informaƟon processes and while the idea may sound aƩracƟve from a monetary standpoint, there’s a price to be paid in compromising oversight and relying on a system of self-regulaƟon.

In addressing the NaƟonal Assembly last month, Vaudreuil-Soulanges MRC Prefect and Mayor of Très-Saint-Rédempteur Jean Lalonde said, “Local media will be deeply aīected by this decision as well as the vitality of the fourth estate,” and was thus far the only provincial MRC leader to recognize that, “…a healthy democracy requires transparency and a vital press.”

Once in print, and duly delivered to – or picked up by – residents, a public noƟce retains the integrity with which it was wriƩen, issued, and printed. Any redacƟon of tens of thousands of hard copies is not a possibility. And while this is an extreme example, buīering a boƩom line against democraƟc rights leaves towns perched on the precipice of a slippery slope.

This decision is taken by those currently in oĸce and once their four-year mandate is up, they may very well nd themselves on the other side of the fence, demanding oversight by those without a vested interest in controlling informaƟon.

It’s in every community’s best interests to keep its watchdog well-funded.

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A Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot sparrow makes the most of a fully stocked birdfeeder following this week’s massive snowfall. 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. Due to the popularity of this feature, we’ve had many submissions and will feature them all on our website at www.yourlocaljournal.ca/photo-of-the-week.

Dear Editor: editor@yourlocaljournal.ca Pine Beach Dear Editor, Thank you for your coverage of my request to Hudson Mayor Ed Prévost at the March 6 council meeƟng to recon gure Nicanco’s proposed “Pine Beach” development so that public access to Sandy Beach and most of its wooded area can truly be preserved.

But there was a key misunderstanding: I did not suggest the two major mulƟ-residenƟal blocks situated at the western end of the property be moved; they are ne where they are, with 200 units more or less behind Le Manoir Cavagnal.

I was asking that the 100 townhouses spread across most of the woods be recon gured into a mulƟ-storey building at the east end of the property. This could indeed be an ‘iconic’ design, surrounded by trees on lower levels and with lakeviews above. It could, in fact, become a prized address.

The objecƟve is a simple soluƟon on two fronts.

One, the developer achieves equivalent density and return on its investment. Two, public access to Sandy Beach and the exisƟng woodlands via Jack Layton Park is essenƟally leŌ intact.

Access to Sandy Beach is a truly unique feature of Hudson and of all Vaudreuil-Soulanges. Yet under the current development plan, access will be by a servitude - a pathway only 20 metres wide through land that is oŌen ooded. The servitude is controlled by the developer and is subject to cancellaƟon.

Hudson’s mayor and council sƟll have the authority to approve the development plan and they should use this to ensure that their legacy is the preservaƟon of Sandy Beach.

Rodney Birrell Hudson Heights Poop patrol Dear Editor, I like to look at Your Local Journal and noƟce you reported a few Ɵmes about how the people of Hudson want to save Sandy Beach and not let it be developed but maybe it’s Ɵme you wrote a report on how this beauƟful piece of land is so badly treated and disrespected.

A few weeks ago I went for a walk at Sandy Beach on a Saturday. I wanted to take a walk in nature a enjoy the beauty of Sandy Beach but instead of enjoying nature I had to look on the ground to make sure I would not walk in dog poop. I have never seen so much dog poop in my life – what a disgrace.

I wanted to see if I was the only one that felt this way so I took a picture of the sign at the beach where you have very simple and normal rules of respect for the environment and even have a box with bags for people to pick up their poop. I put that picture up with comments on Facebook on a Hudsonite group to see what kind of feedback I would get.

Not even aŌer one minute it was up the messages started to come it and lots of people in Hudson are fed up with this situaƟon but the best surprise was the messages of dog owners I got and they are the ones that are the most fed up with the situaƟon.

I wanted to wait a week, print all the feedback and bring it for you to see but aŌer 10 hours my post was taken oī just like the blog I put up last summer because when going to Sandy Beach with my daughter, because of all the loose dogs, I had to keep her behind me to protect her from potenƟal danger.

Go to Sandy Beach and take a look for yourself and maybe write a story about this problem and maybe then people will respect this beauƟful piece of land and have more respect for the person that owns the land and is so kind to let all of us use and enjoy it.

I feel bad for Jack Layton, I don’t think he would be proud to know there’s a park in his memory were nature is so poorly treated and disrespected.

André Guilbault Hudson’s Valleys Dear Editor, This is geƫng %$#@* ridiculous. The Burgers with their one-piece-overalls, straw-hats and Corncob-pipes want to keep Hudson the way it is.... every month businesses are closing, professionals move away, and the town is broke.

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A lengthy agenda at the March 13 monthly Rigaud council meeƟng included the approval of several requests for moƟons and calls for tenders, including the approval of winterizaƟon and other works for the new city hall and the acquisiƟon of exterior electronic billboards for public announcement purposes.

Speed on residenƟal streets A ciƟzen complained about the speed of snowmobiles and other recreaƟonal vehicles on his residenƟal street. The resident suggested adding a stop sign or reducing the speed limit.

“We cannot simply change street signs or add a stop sign. There is a procedure to follow,” Director General Chantal Lemieux explained.

“There are rules put in place by the Ministry of Transport that we must follow. A stop sign can be added next to a school, a daycare centre or a park. We can’t simply add a stop sign in a residenƟal area,” Town Clerk Hélène Therrien added. The resident menƟoned having contacted Sûreté du Québec in January, but that he never heard anything back.

Mayor Hans Gruenwald Jr. promised to follow up on the concern. “We are very sensiƟve to this issue,” he stressed.

Mont Rigaud development update Mayor Gruenwald was asked about the development status of certain lots on Mont Rigaud following the amendment to interim control By-law 229-2019 that was proposed and accepted during the February council meeƟng. The by-law controls construcƟon on Mont Rigaud. The city had announced during the February meeƟng that the amendment would exclude certain lots from the by-law. DG Lemieux explained that a second study had to be completed before the lots to be excluded could be idenƟ ed.

“Certain lots were reassessed. Four lots were observed as having an average ecological value. So, there is a possibility for construcƟon on those lots,” Lemieux added in February. Lemieux said that the informaƟon regarding the lots would be divulged in the near future once the re-

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Rigaud River skaƟng In the wake of the seasonal end of the rst skaƟng rink on the Rigaud River, Mayor Gruenwald was asked if the city would repeat the experience next year. “It is under study,” he replied. A resident had quesƟoned the return on investment of the Rigaud River skaƟng rink during the January council meeƟng given the associated maintenance costs.

Both Mayor Gruenwald and Councillor Danny Lalonde had spoken in defence of the skaƟng rink at the January meeƟng.

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THE SOAPBOX CARMEN MARIE FABIO

Off the beaten path It was when my son was considering a trip to Europe over spring break with his school that I planted an alternaƟve bug in his ear and suggested taking the money it would’ve cost us and instead spend it on a week in New York City for the whole family.

“Sure!” he agreed, and what an amazing decision it turned out to be.

It was my rst sojourn to the storied metropolis and for anyone who’s never been, all I can say is that any descripƟon you’ve heard does not do jusƟce to the electricity, freneƟc pace, and chaoƟcally beauƟful aura that weaves its way through the skyscrapers, brownstones, and throngs of people, each out on their own respecƟve adventures.

AŌer three days of playing tourist, bathing in the glow of the lights of Times Square, learning to walk dodging extended elbows, and exploring every neighbourhood by foot unƟl even the kids’ feet were hurƟng, my husband had a diīerent idea – a trip out to a barren southwest porƟon of Brooklyn to explore Dead Horse Bay. Like most exploits, geƫng there is half the fun so armed with fresh Band-Aids on my blisters and wrong direcƟons from a disengaged bus driver, we found ourselves walking along a mostly abandoned part of Flatbush Avenue looking for something that looked like a beach.

With the disorientaƟon that accompanies the rst Ɵme in an unknown locaƟon ampli ed by the realizaƟon that we might be lost, I heaved a temporary sigh of relief when we nally stumbled upon a crooked, faded sign that read, ‘Park Entrance.’

The relief was short-lived as we followed a winding path through dense overgrowth for what seemed like far too long.

“We don’t get vines like this back home,” said my youngest.

“They’ll never nd our bodies,” I muƩered.

Like most of my worries in life, it was all for naught as we came upon a clearing to the bay, famous for its beach strewn with remnants of lives disrupted over a half-century ago, the visible remains mostly consisƟng of glass boƩles, ceramic shards, and, for some reason, leather shoe soles.

Originally named Barren Island, Dead Horse Bay was christened in the 1850s aŌer it became home of a number of horse-rendering plants for the beasts who’d outlived their lives as carriage-pullers.

This unsavoury locaƟon was also a dump where ManhaƩan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx brought its garbage.

By 1936, urban planner Robert Moses had the area of mostly poor immigrant Irish families evicted and bulldozed the community that had a one-room schoolhouse, four saloons, and ve factories in order to make way for the Marine Park Bridge. The land ll – consisƟng mostly of people’s homes and their contents – was capped unƟl the 1950s when the eastern porƟon burst and the ocean’s Ɵdes revealed the buried memories.

Save for one other couple from Washington D.C., in town to see their daughter perform with her indie band, the beach was empty and we were privy to the gentle waves eroding and revealing the disrupted lives of previous generaƟons.

“Feels haunted,” my son said. I couldn’t disagree.

AŌer a good two hours of scavenging in the aŌernoon sun, we nally headed back with a small booty of excavated boƩles and memories of one of the most fascinaƟng places I’ve ever seen.

Only aŌer arriving back in Montreal and doing more research did I learn removing anything from Dead Horse Bay is a federal oīense, though a poorly enforced one, as local historians conƟnue to wage baƩle with collectors and scavengers.

Our collecƟon has a respecƞul place on a shelf back home and in learning their history, I like to think their current locale honours them more than their spot among the detritus under the ocean waves.

Historical info obtained from discardstudies.com/2013/07/11/ detritus-from-historic-deadhorse-bay-trash-meant-to-be-leftbehind.

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Continued from page 4 Everything is done to keep young families away and developers and business entrepreneur are facing incredible hurdles if they want to do something.

The proposed development at Mayfair is kilometers away from Alstonvale – why do they have the right to stop the proposed development? Why are some property owners concerned the value of their mansions could be aīected?

Let’s face it, Alstonvale and Hundson’s Valleys properƟes are not selling well, and if they are selling then most of them at below municipal evaluaƟon. Hudson could use the tax revenue to repair its decrepit roadwork and infrastructure.

While communiƟes like St.Lazare and Vaudreuil-Dorion are enjoying a construcƟon boom Hudson wants to remain in its, “la belle au bois dormant.”

I think the proposed condos on Mayfair are very classy and are just as attracƟve as anything in Alstonvale or Hudson’s Valleys. Why the lords of Alstonvale should be oīended by their presence does not make sense but gives them something to complain about.

Eventually Hudson is going to drown in its own inability to grow and taxpayers will move to where taxes are lower, services beƩer, and homes just as nice.

Why does nobody complain about the old, falling apart houses along Main Road? Even the new apartment building under construcƟon looks very aƩracƟve on the arƟst’s concept, but the locaƟon isn’t exactly prime, and yet every condo is already sold, proof that there is a demand for smaller housing.

Why does the town react to every Tom, Dick, and Harry who start a peƟƟon against anything new? Of course they all suīer under the syndrome: Not in my Backyard and Nothing has to change.

When I moved in 30 years ago, Hudson’s populaƟon was around 5000, the same as today, but taxes have increased steadily and past city councils haven’t exactly been brilliant in their administraƟon of this beauƟful sleepy hollow on the lake.

Rudolph Stucki Hudson

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Geoīrey Kelley, MNA; Francis Scarpallegia, MP: Stop animal abuse at West Island laboratory Dear Editor, Again, Quebec makes news with another story concerning the disgraceful treatment of animals.

This Ɵme a Los Angeles-based animal rights organizaƟon is calling on the Quebec government to invesƟgate allegaƟons of animal cruelty at a research lab in Baie-D’Urfé.

In its press release, ‘Last Chance for Animals’ included hidden camera footage which showed: “Animals thrown, slammed, suspended by their ears or limbs, and struck in the face,” and “animals subject to painful and distressing procedures in full view of other animals,” in violaƟon of Canada Council on Animal Care guidelines.

What makes this story most troubling is the fact the government recently passed provincial animal-welfare legislaƟon.

In December 2015, the Quebec government understood “animals are not things” but do experience emoƟons, and feel physical and psychological pain.

Consequently, they were recognized, via Bill 54, as “senƟent beings with biological needs.”

It’s Ɵme to look closer at some guiding principles that have been around for years for more ethical use of animals in tesƟng.

The 1959 book “The Principles of Humane Experimental Technique,”

by W.M.S. Russell and R.L. Burch, proposed the concept of Three Rs: Replacement, ReducƟon and Re nement.

In 1978, physiologist David Smyth wrote, “AlternaƟves to Animal Experiments,” which expanded on the Three Rs. He recommended: Replacement alternaƟves by using non-animal methods for tesƟng, such as computer modelling.

ReducƟon alternaƟves which refers to methods using fewer animals by maximizing the data from the same number of animals.

Re nement alternaƟves that considers the use of non-invasive techniques to minimize pain and distress.

Quebec should consider the aforemenƟoned and think about gradually no longer using animals for tesƟng.

We could become leaders regarding animal welfare, rather than nd ourselves again in this disreputable state.

Chris Eustace Pierrefonds

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POLICE REPORTS

Information wanted The SĂťretĂŠ du QuĂŠbec arrested Roger Beaucage March 14 in SaintClet in connecĆ&#x;on with sexual crimes.

Roger Beaucage, 73, of Brossard appeared March 14 at the Salaberry-de-Valley eld Courthouse to face charges of sexual assault, criminal harassment, and threats.

Any informaĆ&#x;on about this man and his acĆ&#x;ons can be sent to the Criminal Intelligence Unit of the SĂťretĂŠ du QuĂŠbec at 1 800 6594264.

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Seven arrested in ValleyďŹ eld for contraband tobacco trafďŹ cking The Valley eld Detachment oĸcers of the RCMP arrested seven people March 15 involved in contraband tobacco traĸcking. These arrests conclude this invesĆ&#x;gaĆ&#x;on dealing with the smuggling of illegal tobacco through the Port of Valley eld.

On November 24, 2014, the invesĆ&#x;gators arrested two subjects who were collecĆ&#x;ng contraband tobacco in a container located on the grounds of the Valley eld Port CorporaĆ&#x;on.

The invesĆ&#x;gaĆ&#x;on that ensued showed that between August 28, 2012 and November 24, 2014, the subjects used this container to smuggle unstamped chopped tobacco.

In addiĆ&#x;on, six more subjects directly involved in the scheme were formally idenĆ&#x; ed through this invesĆ&#x;gaĆ&#x;on. All seven men arrested are residents of the Valley eld region.

They are: • Denis Roy, 61 • Gilbert Landry, 43 • StÊphane Vigneault-Arseneault, 34 • Maxim Dandurand, 29 • Benoit Grimard, 33 • Joey Dandurand, 41 • Olivier Bigras, 34.

They are scheduled to appear in court in Salaberry-de-Valley eld to face criminal charges under secĆ&#x;on 32(1) of the Excise Act, 2001.

4 Cities returns with ringette gold from The Quebec Games

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CompeĆ&#x;ng in their rst ever Quebec Games, the 4 CiĆ&#x;es ringeĆŠe team brings home the gold before compeĆ&#x;ng in the Provincial championships this weekend.

Coached by Danny Wand, Marc Prieur, Marie-Eve Wand, and Éric LeBlanc, their team - the 4 CiĆ&#x;es - faced oÄŤ against Laval in the nal, winning 3-2 in overĆ&#x;me sudden death, with the winning goal scored just in Ć&#x;me by Hudsonite JusĆ&#x;ne Carrière.

This weekend, the team is oÄŤ to GaĆ&#x;neau for the Provincials tournament where 15 teams from all over Quebec will be parĆ&#x;cipaĆ&#x;ng.

James Parry Your Local Journal

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Ste. Anne’s resident asked to register as lobbyist before speaking at council meetings John Jantak Your Local Journal

Mayor Paola Hawa took the unusual step during quesƟon period at the Monday evening council meeƟng March 13 to advise resident Michel Belleau that he should declare himself as a lobbyist before addressing council at future meeƟngs.

Hawa alleges Belleau is acƟng as spokesperson for the promoters of a proposed new residenƟal development project in the northern district. “I nally decided it was Ɵme to ask him to register as a lobbyist,” Hawa told Your Local Journal.

“I think his acƟons have been clear in the past two years that he is the spokesperson for the promoters at the council meeƟngs. It is Ɵme that he plays legally by the rules and not pretend he’s just another ciƟzen,” said Hawa.

Hawa said there were several instances where informaƟon from correspondence that occurred between the city and the promoters came to light publicly at council meeƟngs through Belleau. She added the only way he could have had access to the informaƟon in the correspondence is because the promoter gave it to him.

Lobbying for the residents Belleau denied Hawa’s allegaƟons saying he has no aĸliaƟon with the developers and that he is lobbying for the residents by asking council tough quesƟons about the project that no one wants to answer. “She is completely wrong and in elecƟon mode,” he said.

“I’m the one who is asking very precise and very hard quesƟons and she

doesn’t like that.”

The issue involves three developers under the group name Développement Immoblier Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue (DISAB) who have threatened legal acƟon against the city if revisions aren’t made to the city’s current PPU that limits the group’s development of 14 acres of land that was purchased in 2012 in good faith, to only two acres currently because of changes made to the city’s Urban Development Plan (PPU) in 2015.

The city contends it has the legal right to protect its land reserves from development because of the environmental signi cance of the land in quesƟon located adjacent to the L’Anse à l’Orme nature reserve, whereas the DISAB website contends it has liƩle environmental value.

DISAB also claims that if the PPU remains unchanged, taxpayers could be nancially liable for a possible $30 million seƩlement against the city for the unused land which would raise property taxes by over 50 per cent. Hawa dismissed the threat as disinformaƟon and a scare-mongering tacƟc used by the promoters.

Legal costs Belleau is also concerned about the legal costs the city will have to absorb to ght a potenƟal lawsuit and said council should at least have discussions with the developers to see if some sort of compromise could be reached rather than going to court.

“Why don’t they sit down with the promoters, discuss and negoƟate with them. We don’t want to have to pay up to 50 per cent more on our property taxes. As a ciƟzen, I’m promoƟng the

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Mayor Paola Hawa said council is united in its stance to maintain the 85 per cent of land it set aside for preservaƟon adjacent to the L’Anse à l’Orme nature reserve as part of its revised urban development plan that was adopted in 2015.

best interests of the ciƟzens and not the promoter,” said Belleau.

The issue has uni ed a council that was recently at odds with each other on certain issues such as the demoliƟon last December of the old hose tower that sat atop city hall. The demoliƟon was supported by four councillors and opposed by the other two, as well as Mayor Hawa.

Hawa said despite personal diīerences in the past, all six councillors and the mayor will not budge from their posiƟon to preserve 85 per cent of the land proposed for development. “We are united in our stand on this issue. We are not removing the land protecƟon provision. We’re just not doing it,” she said.

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PARRYWINKLE JAMES PARRY Never thought I would say this folks, but our small town of Hudson is fast going to pot. And no, I’m not talking about the use of PHOTO BY medical marijuaMAURICE JEFFERIES na or illegal growops in our liƩle community by the lake.

Rather, I’m talking about cavernous potholes and zigzagging down the middle of the road to avoid being swallowed up in a sink hole and becoming the next client for major repair work at Pierre Auto Body, while watching for other motorists doing exactly the same thing coming the other way. And that’s not even talking about dodging dog-walkers, pedestrians, school buses, and kids.

--------------WHOSE FAULT IS IT? - Sheesh, if I didn’t know beƩer, I’d think that Hudson was located just above crashing tectonic plates with its resultant devastaƟon. Like Los Angeles on the San Andreas Fault a crack in the Earth’s crust - extending roughly 800 miles through California which experts predict will see an inevitable major earthquake possibly in our lifeƟme. Obviously depending on how old you are as you read this.

But now that spring is on the horizon, it’s becoming even more glaringly obvious that our roads are in one hell of a mess. Thought Elm and Lakeshore which many motorists are now avoiding unless they live there - were bad unƟl I tried to navigate Fairhaven where some residents are likening it to Aleppo.

And then there are all the lawns and front gardens throughout town, parƟcularly at corner intersecƟons, that have been scraped clean as if they had been bulldozed. Leaving aīected residents fuming and wondering who is going to x it. And who gets priority when it comes to repairing the damage and making them green again.

One thing is for sure. Many of our roads will not survive another winter, let alone the summer. They are hazardous, unsightly, and - to be blunt - a sheer disgrace! And now that I’ve got that oī my chest, on to more posiƟve stuī.

--------------FATHER ROLAND O’DEMERS HONOURED - Speaking of green, and with Hudson’s 8th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade all set for this Saturday, March 18, starƟng at 1 p.m., what a grand night it was at the Hudson Legion last Friday, March 10. When ‘Irish eyes were smiling and the world was bright and gay’ for the blessing of our new Irishman of the Year, Father Roland Demers who has lovingly tended his ock at St. Thomas Aquinas Church on Main Road for the past 32 years. Or, as he himself announced, to be known for the next 12 months as Father O’Demers!

Also that evening, three donaƟons from the Legion Poppy Fund were presented to the Hawkesbury General Hospital, Lakeshore General Hospital, and Manoir Cavagnal in Hudson by Eric Connor.

Introduced by two former Irishmen of the Year, Pat O’Grady and Frank Hicks, to great applause, the popular priest with people of all faiths confessed at the outset that he did not have a drop of Irish blood in his body. “But it seems I have been surrounded by Irish people all my life,” he laughed. “I grew up in a small town south of Quebec City called St. Patrick. From 1979 to 1985, I was Pastor and Parish Priest at St. Patrick of the Island in Pincourt. And now this great honour has been bestowed on me.”

Added Father Demers, “What is more, Pope Francis has encouraged all priests to ‘smell’ their ock. Well, I smell Irish, that’s for sure. I love their music and their culture. I have always kept it in my heart. And I hope that I will be a good representaƟve of the Irish people from throughout our region, and around the world, in my new role as Hudson’s Irishman of the Year.”

PHOTO BY JAMES PARRY

Father Roland Demers of St. Thomas Aquinas Church receives the tradiƟonal Tim Snow Memorial Shillelagh from two former Irishmen of the Year, Pat O’Grady and Frank Hicks at the Hudson Legion’s Dinner & Dance on Friday, March 10.

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All set to step into the forest on stage at Hudson Village Theatre in spectacular costumes created by Gail Marchand is the talented cast of Into the Woods: The Musical, the latest producƟon of the Hudson Music Club opening Friday, March 17, and running through March 26.

Of that there is liƩle doubt. We have faith in you Father Demers. Or should I now address you as Father O’Demers!

And a big bravo to entertainers for the evening, songstress JoAnne Mitchell and the incredible BernadeƩe Short Irish Dancers. Oh yes, also the aformenƟoned Frank Hicks, of course, whose tradiƟonal irreverent welcoming address covered everything from Donald Trump’s new Irish-dominated cabinet and his plans to build an Irish pub at the White House, to Brendan Behan, Saint Brigid of Kildare, Oscar Wilde, and even the late actor Peter O’Toole who he quoted as saying, “The only exercise I get is walking behind the coĸns of my friends who exercised.” Kaboom!

--------------INTO THE WOODS – Now not sure if there are any Irish in the cast and crew of the latest producƟon at Hudson Village Theatre opening this weekend and running through March 26, but it is certainly a not-to-be-missed show folks, if you love Broadway-style musicals on stage, right here in our liƩle hamlet.

It’s the Hudson Music Club’s producƟon of the Tony Award-winning epic musical fairytale for grownups, Into the Woods : The Musical with music and lyrics by the legendary Stephen Sondheim.

Produced by André Marchand, directed by Philippe Gobeille, and with musical direcƟon by Pier-Luc Fournier and spectacular costumes by HMC president, Gail Marchand, it’s another stunner from the oldest English musical theatre group in Quebec currently celebraƟng its 65th Anniversary in ne style.

As always, HMC will be making a generous donaƟon to a local charity following the run at HVT at 28 Wharf Road in Hudson and, again this year, it will be Le Pont/Bridging food bank. Tickets are $25, $22 for seniors and students, and for reservaƟons with special rates for groups, call the HVT Box Oĸce at (450) 458-5361. And now, music maestro please!

--------------A GRAND DAME - And sƟll on music, albeit of a much diīerent era, I was thrilled to learn this week that one of my favourite singers in the whole wide world - although I wasn’t even born when she was in her heyday - is turning 100 years young next week. Who? Well,

here’s a clue. “There’ll be bluebirds over the white cliīs of ….”

Yup, Dame Vera Lynn, forever known as the Forces’ Sweetheart and a veritable legend for her inspiraƟonal songs and performances during the darkest days of World War II while travelling thousands of miles to entertain the troops in harm’s way, celebrates her centennial on Monday, March 20. And in her honour, Decca Records has just released a new album of re-orchestrated versions of her most famous music along with original vocals.

On a personal note, I will never forget the Ɵme about 25 years ago when my beauƟful Sunshine and I, at the request of legendary impresario, Françoise Chartrand, spent a weekend entertaining her in between performances at Place des Arts in Montreal.

Obviously in awe at meeƟng such a living legend and a Dame of the BriƟsh Empire no less, I respecƞully asked her how we should address her. “Oh, call me Vera luv. Everybody else does!” she laughed. Tell you folks, aŌer both soldout performances, we were also in awe as we watched her for over an hour on each occasion chat with Veterans both men and women - many of them in their Legion blazers and wearing medals while signing autographs and making each one of them feel so special when many of today’s so-called stars would have been bolƟng for the exit, their entourage, and their waiƟng limousine!

Said Vera in a Decca press release while describing reaching 100 as an incredible adventure of song, dance, and friendship, “It’s truly humbling that people sƟll enjoy these songs from so many years ago, reliving the emoƟons of that Ɵme. I was aŌer all just doing my job as a singer. And so it’s wonderful to me to hear my songs again so beauƟfully presented in a completely new way.”

So a big Happy Birthday Dame Vera Lynn - excuse me, Vera - and I’m sure there will be a special toast to you at Hudson Legion Branch #115, 56 Beach Road, on Monday. Would love to think that we’ll meet again, don’t know where, don’t know when, but I know we’ll meet some sunny day! Meanwhile, cheers and have a good one!

And that’s a wrap!

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Chicken comes to the aid of abandoned cat Sculptor Roger Brabant donates work of art to help pay medical bills James Parry Your Local Journal

To help pay for veterinary bills, folkart sculptor, Roger Brabant - whose one-man show at the Rigaud Library

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Holding an original sculpture by Rigaud folk arƟst, Roger Brabant, that will be won by a lucky donor, Caroline PaqueƩe of Animo Nouri and animal rescue volunteer, Josée Pilon, are seeking help for the cat they saved from under a Tim Horton’s dumpster.

was featured in a recent issue of Your Local Journal - has come to the aid of an abandoned badly injured cat that was found under a dumpster outside a Tim Hortons outlet and has since undergone surgery.

In mid-February, Caroline PaqueƩe of Animo Nourri in Rigaud received a phone call from someone who had just spoƩed the cat obviously in pain and bleeding. She rushed over, found him cowering under the dumpster, and took him to the animal hospital where staī evaluated the extent of the injuries and determined whether they could save him.

Today, Le Résilient - as he is now known - is weak, afraid of human beings, and is slowly recovering from surgery. The rst bill totalled $675 and there will be more to come, says Pa-

queƩe who adds that they will know in the next week or so whether the cat will live with, or without, chronic pain.

Which is why Brabant has donated one of his whimsical chicken sculptures to the cause whereby everyone who donates will have a chance to win his one-of-a-kind piece.

Says Brabant, “I am giving my sculpture to help raise funds to pay the veterinarian bills and I admire what those ladies do for animal vicƟms of cruelty.

When I heard the story about this

cat, I was in tears, I wanted to help in a very personal way. By giving one of my sculptures, this one is named ‘À la vie’ (To life), people who are donaƟng for this campaign will have a chance to win my sculpture celebraƟng life.’’

To parƟcipate, stop by Animo Nourri at 112-B, rue Saint-JeanBapƟste in Rigaud and for more informaƟon PaqueƩe can be reached at (450) 451-4828 or at animo-nourri@sympaƟco.ca.

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Westwood High guidance counsellor launches debut novel about marginalized teens Pierrefonds resident Karen Nesbitt knows of what she writes in Subject to Change James Parry Your Local Journal

There is sage advice that publishers oĹŒen give to would-be writers contemplaĆ&#x;ng penning their rst novel. Write about something you are familiar with, incorporaĆ&#x;ng cĆ&#x;Ć&#x;ous characters perhaps based on people you know.

Pierrefonds resident, Karen NesbiĆŠ, a counsellor at Westwood High School Senior Campus in Hudson since 2006 and at Horizon High School in Pointe-Claire since 2015, has obviously taken that to heart. Her debut novel that she began wriĆ&#x;ng in 2010, focusing on a young student who has hit a roadblock at school and is set in Hudson and Rigaud, has just been released by Orca Book Publishers of Toronto and has already sold out at some local Chapters stores.

Titled Subject to Change, it tells the story of 15-year-old Declan who is enrolled in tutoring by the vice-principal who believes he has the boy’s best interests in mind. Declan is not interested, however, and has a rough Ć&#x;me enough coping with his parents’ divorce and the cause of it, his brother’s delinquency, and a part-Ć&#x;me job he enjoys.

His friends, and some surprising twists, are counterpoint to this diĸcult period in his life.

Explained NesbiĆŠ in an exclusive interview with Your Local Journal, “I was inspired to write it by a student whose story touched me when I started working as a guidance counsellor. And I wanted to set it in Hudson and Rigaud because they are rural communiĆ&#x;es that hover on the edge of greater Montreal. “I love those communiĆ&#x;es and I’m immersed in them through the kids I see at school. The story and characters are drawn on experiences from my work and of course, my imaginaĆ&#x;on. When I was very young I loved wriĆ&#x;ng, and knew I wanted to write novels about kids who felt marginalized. Subject to Change is the realizaĆ&#x;on of a dream from my own youth.â€?

NesbiĆŠ was awarded a wriĆ&#x;ng mentorship through the Quebec Writers’ FederaĆ&#x;on in 2014 with another author who helped her prepare her manuscript for publicaĆ&#x;on.

Added NesbiĆŠ, who has two children of her own, a 15 year-old son and 20 year-old daughter, “In my work at both schools, I talk with kids when they need

someone to listen and help, and I also provide informaĆ&#x;on and guidance when they’re thinking about career, educaĆ&#x;on, and training opĆ&#x;ons. “My job involves helping kids to gure out what they know about themselves so they can make good decisions and develop self-reliance and con dence. SomeĆ&#x;mes it’s very sad, because a lot of them have very tough lives or go through very diĸcult things while they are sĆ&#x;ll aĆŠending school. And these are the ones that oĹŒen end up in my oĸce.

There is no beĆŠer job in the universe for geĆŤng to know kids and understanding what makes them Ć&#x;ck.â€?

NesbiĆŠ hopes that readers will gain empathy for those youngsters, â€œâ€Ś that we don’t pay enough aĆŠenĆ&#x;on to and whose inner lives are painful or diĸcult and for whom just geĆŤng to school can be a major challenge.â€?

Said NesbiĆŠ, “We all have a story. Everyone has a life lived beneath the surface. And these kids, in my experience, are the real heroes. They make me cry in the oĸce and I hope Subject to Change will engage readers to empathize with the character and maybe be more compassionate while also being entertained

PHOTO COURTESY KAREN NESBITT

Karen NesbiĆŠ will be launching her new novel at Westwood Senior Campus, 69 CĂ´te St. Charles, Hudson, on Monday, March 20, at 7 p.m. with wine and cupcakes and everyone is invited.

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Added NesbiĆŠ, who grew up in a small town in Saskatchewan and who is eager to get started on another book when Ć&#x;me allows, “Stories stand out in small towns, everybody hears about them. News travels fast and big stories have an impact on everyone.

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St-Patrick’s Day – Why is everything always green?

Lauren Mitchell Special contributor

March 17 marks the date of death of Saint Patrick, the foremost Patron Saint of Ireland and the commemoraƟon of the arrival of ChrisƟanity in Ireland. On this date each year, millions of people come together in parades, pubs, fesƟvals and gatherings to celebrate Irish heritage and culture. Every year on the day known as Saint Patrick’s Day, green seems to be the only colour that we see. Beer is green, clothing is green, and shamrocks can be seen everywhere.

However, it wasn’t always this way.

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Originally, Saint Patrick was associated with the colour blue, as Members of the Order of St. Patrick chose blue as their symbolic colour. All of the saint’s early depicƟons showed him coloured in blue, not green. It was only later that the colour green was chosen since Ireland was nicknamed ‘The Emerald Isle,’ they have a green stripe in their ag that represents the Catholics of Ireland, and a green shamrock was famously associated with the saint.

Shamrocks, which are from the clover plant but only hold three leaves instead of four, have been known as a symbol of Irish heritage based on the use of it

by Saint Patrick. The reason this has become coincidentally an image for Irish heritage is that it is believed that Saint Patrick used the three-leaved shamrock as a metaphor to explain the Holy Trinity to Irish pagans. The Holy Trinity being composed of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, which the three-leaf clover could easily represent.

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one who doesn’t wear green during St. Patrick’s Day is based upon beliefs by Saint Patrick’s revelers who thought that leprechauns would come and pinch them if they didn’t sport the colour.

They believed that wearing green would make them invisible to leprechauns, thereby avoiding a nasty pinch.

Even leprechauns, a fairy from Irish

folklore represented by a two to threefoot tall man with a pot of gold, weren’t always in green ouƞits. In the 1800s, leprechauns were described as wearing red aƫre. Only in later centuries when green became increasingly associated with Ireland did the stories change to have leprechauns adorned head to toe in green.

It’s official, the Green Line is being painted The Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade commiƩee is proud to announce the painƟng of the Green Line on Main Road in Hudson.

Parade CommiƩee members now know there is no turning back as the Of cial Green Line for all the parade oats, bands and marchers to follow will be painted on Friday, March 17th at 10 a.m.

Local entrepreneur, Lea Durocher, owner of Centre Décor Hudson will be the Oĸcial Sponsor of the Green Line for the 2017 parade.

We invite everyone to join us this Saturday at 1p.m. to watch the 8th Annual Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade roll down Main Street in the beauƟful town of Hudson, Quebec.

For informaƟon on parking or access to the parade please check our website at www.hudsonparade.ca For more informaƟon, contact Jim Beauchamp at (514) 691-2721

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THINGS TO SEE AND DO To submit your “Things to See and Do”, send your information to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca before Tuesday noon. All announcements should include dates, times and addresses. Publishing priority will be given to free events, non-profit, and community based groups.

DOLLARD DES ORMEAUX Tuesday, March 21, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the DDO library, 12001 boul. De Salaberry, as part of World Poetry Day, local author Louise Carson will make a presentation discussing her writing practice and path to publication of both fiction and poetry.

514-684-1496 HUDSON There is a free open studio for all aspiring and actual arƟsts Wednesday, March 22, from 1 to 1:30 p.m. at the Hudson Community Centre, Youth Room, 394 Main Road. Learn how to make a professional drawing with the classically trained arƟst, Hilary Ford. This studio is sponsored by ArƟstesHudsonArƟsts AssociaƟon. Bring your favourite art materials.

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Centre ChiropraƟque Hudson, located at 487 Main Road, is oīering services at no charge in exchange for non-perishable food to bene t LePont/Bridging Food Bank for Health & Help Week, March 25 to 31. For more info, contact (450) 4581991 or www.chirohudson.ca.

There will be a party at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre, 394 Main Road, following the St. Patrick’s Day Pa-

rade. Join us March 18 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. to meet the Queen and her Court, as well as for free games, hot chocolate, coīee, and Irish music.

that makes you feel more alive, rather than less, to the preciousness of things.”

Join us at the Hudson Village Theatre, 28 Wharf Road.

All are invited to a Community Launch event being held at the Hudson Community Centre, 394 Main Road, Friday, March 17, 7 p.m. The Community Farm IniƟaƟve is being led by two young Quebecers - Rébecca Phaneuf-Thibault and Loïc Freeman-Lavoie. The Hudson Food CollecƟve (HFC) is a non-pro t organizaƟon that works to build knowledge, skills and relaƟonships around food that is ecological, healthy, and fair. In partnership with the Town of Hudson, the permanent site of the Community Farm is being set up on municipal agricultural land facing Thompson Park. The farm, which will grow fruits and vegetables organically, will be engaging with the community, as a centre for learning, sharing and producing ecologically and sustainably. For more informaƟon contact Robyn Rees at (514) 934-1632 or email hfc@hudsonfoodcollecƟve.com

STE. ANNE DE BELLEVUE Messy Church – Wednesday, March 22, 5 to 7 p.m. We welcome people of all ages to come together in community, to socialize or perhaps share creaƟvely in an easy-to-do craŌ, to celebrate God’s love for all and to enjoy a light supper. St. George’s Church, 23 Perrault Ave. More info at (514) 457-6934 or oĸce@stg. church.

The Hudson Film Society presents Manchester by the Sea on Monday, March 20, at 2 and 7:30 p.m. The Boston Globe says, “The sadness of Manchester by the Sea is the kind of sadness

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Come for Irish stew and xings, your bird feeding needs, and visit the Robertson General Store where slightly used treasures await your viewing. Also, on March 19, come for the March Madness Indoor Estate & Yard Sale. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors welcome. For more info call Maggie (613) 874-9994.

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“MAN WITH A VAN” MOVING. Whole house. Small moves, too! Quebec/Local/ Ontario. Experienced/Equipped. Please leave a message 514-605-3868 MIKE THE MOVING MAN. Local Handyman / for small jobs. Call John: 514-623-5786 (170420) Wolftech Inc. Since 2004.

PC/Laptop repair, sales and services.

Custom system builds. Software/hardware upgrades, virus - malware removal. Data recovery, network and internet troubleshooting. Pick-up or In-home service. Very competitive rates. Windows and other software tutorials.

HTTP://wolftech.ca service@wolftech.ca 514-923-5762 Retired Cabinet Maker. Repair of small furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities.

Custom-made furniture. Kitchen and bathroom renovations. Jean-Claude Leger 450-458-0887, 514-944-0981, jcleger381@ gmail.com (170323) ALL RENOVATIONS. CUSTOM DECKS, SCREENED-IN PORCHES, GAZEBOS, SHEDS & PERGOLAS. SIDING, FRAMING, GYPROC, WINDOWS, DOORS, FLOORS, STAIRS, BASEMENTS, KITCHENS, BATHROOMS. FREE ESTIMATES AND PLANS. RBQ 56882244-01. 514-402-9223 (170316)

Local Experts in matters of Bankruptcy and Insolvency since 1994. First Consultation Free. Available Nights & Weekends. Solid reputation for Reliability, Honesty & Integrity in our field of Expertise. Blumer Lapointe Tull & Associes Syndics Inc. www.blumerlapointetull.com. 514 426 4994 Lawn Maintenance business: Hedge trimming, lawn cutting contracts, landscaping, sodding, spring clean-up, trim bushes, trees. Good rates. 20% discount for new clients who sign up before April 1.

Call 514-884-5959 (170316) T-SHIRTS- T-SHIRTS- T-SHIRTS- Hoodies- Hats- Team Jackets- Team Jerseys- Golf Shirts- Staff Uniforms- School Gym WearPens- Knapsacks- Tote Bags- Travel Mugs, Etc. BRAND X PROMOTIONS Will Put Your Logo On Anything! Local Supplier Since 2003. Please Call Bob: 514-688-3535 (170316) Caring caregiver available five days/week.

Meal preparation, companion/driver; health care including bath, shower, personal hygiene; home administration; close liaison with family; payment of bills and overseeing all maintenance. 19 years experience in Hudson/St. Lazare community. Excellent references upon request. 514-267-1646 (170316)

Moving Service, local, trailer rentals.

Call Colin: 514-850-9948

VAUDREUIL FRENCH TUTOR, all levels, preparation for all exams, private school entrance exams by French retired professor. Anne 450510-1033. WEST ISLAND MATH COURSES, primary, secondary, CEGEP; linear algebra, calculus, physics. Serviphil Tutors since 1993.

Referred by schools. Philippe 514-574-9623, 450-510-1033 (170316)

Tutoring available for Mathematics, at any level, in French or English by experienced retired math teacher. Have helped many St. Lazare and Hudson students achieve high marks in their final exams. Call Astrid 514646-1528 (h), 514-441-5327(c) (170323)

Nurses Aid / Caregiver in Hudson/St. Lazare area. Meal preparation, light housekeeping, personal hygiene care, companion/driver for shopping, church, medical appointments. Excellent references. 450-202-1205 (160323)

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A Military Collector looking for medals, flags, swords, uniforms, documents, helmets, hats, all related war memorabilia WWI, WWII, Canadian/German or others.

Antiques, collectibles, aviation, nautical, coins, badges, maps, signs. Please contact Patrick 450-458-4319, patrick148@ca.inter. net, 2760A Côte St-Charles, St-Lazare, Reni Decors (170330) CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS. Mystery writers may submit their best Police procedural whodunit short stories, between 6000 and 8000 words. Only one piece accepted. Current pay is $0.05/word for accepted stories with a $400 maximum. For additional information, Jean Bissonnette bissonnettejean7@gmail.com Looking for a used pinball machine. Call Greg 514-827-9484

200 – CAREERS/EMPLOYMENT Landscaping company in Hudson/St. Lazare looking for people for landscaping maintenance work (grass cutting, general landscaping maintenance, etc.).

Knowledge of Zeroturn mowers, small power equipment and a valid driver’s licence is needed. Mid-April – late November. $12.50 - $14.50/hour. 450-458-0055 (170330)

Lawn Maintenance business looking to hire experienced people - 2 days/week minimum. $15/hour. Must know how to drive a Zeroturn tractor and use a whipper.

Call 514-884-5959 (170316) Looking for an Administrative Assistant in St-Lazare, must have excellent oral and written skills in French & English; answer and direct phone calls; schedule appointments; distribute email correspondence; maintain a filing system; assist management. Previous experience in this position. schanceholdings@gmail.com (170316)

225 – FINANCIAL SERVICES Antoine Nasry, CPA. Our professional accounting team offers accurate, affordable income tax planning, preparation and filing for individual, self-employed and incorporations; as well bookkeeping and financial statement preparation for incorporations. 412 Boul.

Harwood, Suite 114, Vaudreuil-Dorion, www. antoinenasry.com info@antoinenasry.com 514-552-7785, 514-967-9710 (170406) INCOME TAX - individuals, families and self-employed, reasonable rates, electronic EFILE, more than 20 years experience. Vaudreuil-Dorion. 514-441-2781 / mdescoteaux_ wi@hotmail.com (170330)

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Largest Cortland Apple Producer in Quebec, located in St. Antoine Abbé. 70,000 bushels, with buildings. 140 acres. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170323)

Maple Bush, 8,000 taps, plus 200,000 board feet of Red Oak, in Havelock. 140 acres. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170323)

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

Large bungalow on waterfront overlooking rapids and town of Huntingdon. Many renovations, hardwood floors, fireplace, gazebo, paved driveway, exclusive sector, low taxes. Double garage. Possible apartment in basement. $249,000. Athelstan River Road. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170323)

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

Ford Freestar minivan 2004, white, 4.2 litres, 132,000kms, 5 door, 4 seater, rear tinted windows, electric doors and windows, A/C, rust proofed, good condition, new brakes and discs, new spark plug wires, 4 winter tires, $2900. 450-458-7488 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.

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Maple Bush with pipeline in Franklin/ Covey Hill, 6,240 taps, $800,000. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450829-2653 (170330) Apple Orchard in Franklin; large new industrial buildings; 140 acres; 55 acres apple orchard; 70,000 bushels last year; asking $1.6 million. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic.

450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170330) 35 minutes to Montreal, 20 minutes to 401, in Howick. Includes industrial buildings 132’ x 60’, 47’ x 77’, ceilings 16’ to 20’ high, cement platforms, loading docks. Well prepared for trucks. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170323)

Farm Cash Crop Land for Sale. 63 acres tile drained, South Glengarry, Ontario, near Dalhousie, Quebec. Please call 613525-1325 (170316) Large house in Ormstown. Needs TLC. On wooded land, maple trees, some pasture, ideal for large family, near Montreal, i.e.: 30 minutes to Vaudreuil / Hudson; possible bigenerational. $300,000. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170323)

Small well-appointed house in Ormstown, many renos, metal roof, attached garage, two baths, shed in back large lot, on dead end street, ideal for kids, near hospital and other village amenities. $129,000. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170323)

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AVIS DE DEMANDE DE CHANGEMENT DE NOM Prenez avis que Leonidas Vildósola Vidurrizaga dont l’adresse de domicile est le 2853 rue Master, SaintLazare, Québec, J7T 2A1 présentera au Directeur de l’état civil une demande pour changer son nom en celui de Leo Vildosola. Cet avis a été rempli et signé à Saint-Lazare, le 8 mars 2017, par Leonidas Vildósola Vidurrizaga.

325 - AUTOS FOR SALE Hyundai Accent 2002, 1.5, automatic, blue, winter tires, good winter car, $800.

450-458-7488 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

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

1992 Lincoln 192,000 km. V-8 auto, fully equipped, used for weddings, second owner, electric roof. Invested $12,000. Must sell (illness) $1250 Cash. 514-453-7468 2009 White Saturn Outlook, 8 passenger, 120,000kms, good condition, $9500. 438-8788587

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

2008 Toyota Prius hybrid. 5 passenger hatchback. Lady driven. 148,000km. $25 to $30 fills the tank. Toyota maintained. Excellent condition. 8 tires on 8 mags. Duratech rust treatment yearly, no rust $8250. 514774-2496 FORD EXPLORER 2004, 4 X 4, AUTOMATIC, 197,478 KM, CERTIFIED AND LICENCED, EDDY BAUER KIT, IN GOOD SHAPE. $4500. 450-4581156

In Memoriam

Mailer, Betty (née Vosburgh) Betty passed away peacefully on March 4, 2017 at the Heritage Lodge in VanKleek Hill, Ontario, after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 60 years, Robert Mailer. Betty is survived by her children, Ann Christine, Robert and Catherine. She is also survived by three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff at the Lodge for their love and kindness. Betty will be greatly missed.

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

360 – LOST & FOUND FOUND - Pearl bracelet on the side of Bugle Call Street in St. Lazare. Please call Your Local Journal at 450-510-4007 for information. Detailed description will be requested.

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Honda Civic Reverb 2 door, silver, 2005, manual, A/C, 6 CD player, brakes, brake pads, discs and bearings done late 2015, 288,000kms, great little car. Recent oil change and transmission fluid. 4 winter tires – 2 years old, $1800, 514-261-7043

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Elizabeth Saunders (née Duthie) June 17 1924 – March 4 2017

Elizabeth, a longtime member of the choir at St James Church in Hudson, passed quietly in her sleep at the Sunrise Retirement Home in Beaconsfield at the age of 92. Elizabeth was predeceased by her husband Vincent Saunders. Her final years were enhanced by the wonderful care that she received at the Sunrise Retirement Home.

A burial service at St James will take place later in the spring.

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NOTICE is hereby given by the undersigned to all citizens of the municipalities of the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges, that the “Règlement 167-20 modifiant le schéma d’aménagement révisé - cartographie et cadre normatif pour les zones potentiellement exposées aux glissements de terrain” came into effect on February 13th, 2017 following the approval of Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy/ministère des Affaires municipales et de l’Occupation du territoire and in accordance with Act respecting land use planning and development/Loi sur l’aménagement et l’urbanisme.

You may consult it at the offices of the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges located at 280, Harwood Boulevard in Vaudreuil-Dorion, as well as at the offices of local municipalities.

GIVEN AT VAUDREUIL-DORION, this 9th day of March in the year two thousand and seventeen (2017).

RAYMOND MALO Assistant Executive Director

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Working the bugs out with ABC Gestion Parasitaire Jules-Pierre Malartre Special contributor

The best thing about parasites is their absence. The most eīecƟve method of geƫng rid of pests is to make sure there is no problem to begin with. Such surprise ‘guests’ are always unwanted and the only way to make sure they don’t drop by can be summed up in a single word – prevenƟon!

The old saying, “if it ain’t broke don’t x it” does not apply to parasites. By the Ɵme they rear their ugly heads, their presence will have a negaƟve impact on home life or business performance. Parasite management programs focus on prevenƟon to ensure that your beloved home, chalet, of ce, farm and other locaƟons never suīer a parasite intrusion.

An annual protecƟon plan against parasites is an excellent way of ensuring you maintain your quality of life. OpƟmal protecƟon of your living areas rests on a seasonal soluƟon that includes a complete interior, and exterior inspecƟon, a prevenƟve treatment against rodents, the installaƟon of baiƟng traps secured against rodents, exterior prevenƟve treatments and the eliminaƟon of wasp and bumblebee nests. This is why more and more homes and businesses rely on the specialists of ABC GesƟon Parasitaire when it comes to prevenƟon.

“We stand out from the compeƟƟon by providing consultaƟons with an emphasis on prevenƟon. We need to resolve the

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Founded in 2001, ABC GesƟon Parasitaire has since become known far beyond the city limits of Vaudreuil-Dorion with satis ed clients as far away as Châteauguay and the West Island. Homeowners and entrepreneurs have come to trust not only the company’s quick, discreet service, but also the wealth of knowledge and experience that the expert staī of ABC GesƟon Parasitaire imparts to their customers.

ABC GesƟon Parasitaire is registered and licensed with all the municipaliƟes where it oīers its services, including Vaudreuil-Soulanges, the West Island, Valley eld, Beauharnois and Châteauguay. ABC GesƟon Parasitaire strives to be onsite the same day or within 24 hours.

ABC GesƟon Parasitaire is located at 220A Harwood Boulevard in VaudreuilDorion. You can also call (450) 510-5125 to schedule an appointment. If you prefer to baƩle pests on your own, you can also come by the store where ABC GesƟon Parasitaire’s experts will help you select from a wide range of pest control products that will meet your needs. You can reach its pest control services from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekly, and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. The store is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekly, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. You can also visit their website at www.abc-gesƟonparasitaire.com.

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Home and Estate The English Gardener In memory of ‘Hosta Man’ Lambert de Wit hostas - since lovingly divided and transplanted every year - came from his garden on Wilkinson Circle. Nor the fact that a hosta garden that he planted at the corner of Cameron and St. Jean and at no charge to the Town of Hudson makes for a tranquil oasis at the busy intersecƟon. But because the Hudson Garden Club (HGC), which he always supported, is once again oīering an educaƟon grant in the amount of $500 to be awarded to a local student in the eld of horƟculture or environmental studies in May. ApplicaƟons for the Lambert de Wit EducaƟon Grant are now being received.

The deadline for receipt of submission is Sunday, April 30, and the applicaƟon form may be requested by sending an email to mail@hgcquebec.org or by visiƟng hgc.fsheq.org. HGC, incidentally,

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Buried beneath the snow in my garden are countless hostas that I just can’t wait to see rst poking up PHOTO BY GREG JONES again in late April or early May, to later transform my full and semi-shady areas into a lush, maintenance-free joy to behold.

Once a plant that, to be honest, I found dull and boring, I now just love them. And all because of a certain gentleman and avid Hudson gardener by the name of Lambert de Wit who passed away in 2012 at the age of 92 but whose legacy lives on.

Not only because all of my original

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Come fall, hostas bloom and while many gardeners just cut the owers down, they can be leŌ on for the bene t of the bees.

meets the third Tuesday of every month from March through November at St. James’ Church, 642 Main Road.

So who exactly is eligible?

First of all, the student’s home must be located in Hudson, St. Lazare, or

Rigaud. He or she must be a high school student who has been accepted in a CEGEP, college or university program related to horƟculture or environmental sciences or is currently registered there.

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Subject to Change, which will be launched with wine and cupcakes at Westwood, 69 CĂ´te St. Charles, on Monday, March 20, at 7 p.m. and to which everyone is welcome, is available from Amazon, Chapters, some Montreal bookstores, and other online book sellers at $15 a copy.

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Home and Estate Gardener Continued from page 24 Or a student who is taking a postsecondary horƟcultural and/or landscaping course at a recognized insƟtuƟon. And yes, past applicants may

apply again.

If you are planning on dividing your hosta plants this year, by the way, there’s no beƩer Ɵme than when the rst shoots are just poking through the soil. Simply dig up the clump, divide as you would a pizza, transplant the slices at the same depth into new

areas where you would like them to grow, and then forget all about them.

UnƟl next year, that is, when you might want to divide them and start the process all over again.

My favourite tool for doing this, incidentally, is a big serrated-blade bread knife. Cheap as chips at a thriŌ

shop. Give it a try. You will be amazed at how easy it is. And hosta la vista baby!

UnƟl next Ɵme.

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Centris 25805904

$350,000

D L O S 2201 Thorncliff, St-Lazare FULLY EQUIPPED - Desirable area, lovely landscaping, interior well kept. 4+1 BDR, 2.5 BTH, new heat pump, double size garage. Great property!

Centris # 28856883 $399,900

1041 du Metayer, St-Lazare EXCEPTIONAL VALUE - Bi-generation bungalow, 82,519 sq. ft. lot, barn, 6 paddocks, 6 shelters, riding ring 105’x 70’ rare find. Trail network entry, motivated vendor!

Centris #22522037

$549,900

3696 Ste Angélique, St-Lazare GREAT OPPORTUNITY! BI-GENERATION FARMETTE on 20 arpents wooded lot backing directly onto « Les Forestiers » trails.

Property with bachelor. 14 box stalls barn, 9 paddocks with watering syst., elec. fences and much more!

Centris #20791634

$750,000

Exit Performa Real Estate Agency

2774 Côte St. Charles, St-Lazare, J7T 2H8

www.exit-performa.com 450 458-1116 *

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