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Vaudreuil-Dorion on solid nancial footing on solid ground according to Mayor’s report du Québec police services.

Among the significant projects that were completed during 2015 as part of the city’s triennial development and infrastructure renewal program for 2015, 2016, and 2017at was the reconfiguration of Avenue St. Charles and the construction of two overpasses over Highway 40 at a cost of $15 million.

The city’s expansion and upgrading of its sewage, water filtration and purification plants also took a prominent role as part of the city’s infrastructure improvement plan, at a total cost of $80,000,000.

The report also noted that the mayor’s remuneration for 2015 was $94,958 and that each of the eight councillors received $24,652. The mayor also received $17,500 for his role on the Montreal Municipal Committee (MMC) and additional remuneration for his work on various local committees, including the MRC de VaudreuilSoulanges, Conseil intermunicipal de

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As municipalities across the province prepare their operating budgets that will determine what tax increases residents may face in 2016, VaudreuilDorion presented its final mayor’s report on the city’s financial status for 2014 that indicates the town is in sound financial shape.

The report which was presented by the city’s director general Martin Houde noted that total revenues collected during 2014 amounted to $64,575,619 versus expenditures totaling $59,884,262, giving the city a surplus of $4,691,357.

Houde said part of the surplus was attributed to a refund of $730,000 from the Conseil Intermunicipale de Transport (CIT) Le Presqu’île, a notable increase in the valuation of new construction projects and a higher than anticipated refund from the provincial Ministry of Public Security for Sûreté

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The final mayor’s report on Vaudreuil-Dorion’s financial status for 2014 that was presented at the November 2, Monday evening council meeting indicates the town is in sound financial shape.

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Since the maximum for the mayor’s salary is capped at $101,783 from all sources related to his administrative duties, all additional stipends are deducted from the mayor’s salary.

For Guy Pilon, who is currently beginning the third year of his third consecutive mandate as mayor, the continuing investment into its infrastructure improvement plan began in 2006 when a private consulting firm was hired to study and determine what specific areas needed to be addressed.

As a result of the report that was submitted at the time, it was determined that the city’s water works facilities, including all connecting pipes and sewage systems particularly in the older areas of the city, needed upgrading.

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ulation to just under 40,000 residents.

For Pilon, it’s a balancing act of making sure expenditures don’t exceed income. “We are in a good position to achieve our goal without having to bring in a significant tax increase,” he said. “This is the proudest achievement that I and our councillors and administration have consistently made in the last 10 years.”

Pilon declined to give an indication of what kind of tax rate hike residents and businesses could face in 2016, saying the figures are still being crunched by the city’s treasury department. The city will present its 2016 operating during a special council meeting that will be scheduled sometime in December.

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Empty threat Student schedules and parental sense of malaise, already hovering on the unstable fringes due to sporadic strike days and unpredictable pressure tactics, had a new spanner thrown in the works this week with widespread bomb threats called in to schools and Cegeps across the province. And while, thankfully, nothing of an overtly dangerous nature was revealed following mass evacuations, the damage inflicted hit its intended target – our faltering sense of stability.

As of press time, police have reportedly made four arrests of suspects in association with the threats, allegedly linked to an online group named, inevitably and somewhat predictably, after weaponry used in the virtual gaming community.

According to a CBC report, the actions were allegedly launched in anger as a response to both teacher unions and quality of education. The skewed logic of disrupting one of the dwindling school days in what has already been a compromised educational continuum since the beginning of the academic year illustrates one can safely assume the perpetrators couldn’t really care less about the kids’ plight.

A fight based on principles and beliefs ought to be fought by warriors proud enough to publicly brandish both their weapons and their reasons. But the credibility of a battle waged from behind an electronic façade amounts to little more than those bold enough to want attention, but cowardly enough to do so anonymously.

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Help solve the puzzle of the mystery photo featured each week taken somewhere in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges or West Island region. Featured photos pertain to a story in this week’s newspaper. Winners get bragging rights and their names printed in the paper. Send your answers to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca. Congratulations to Pierrefonds-Roxboro resident Suzanne Parent who was the first reader to correctly identify last week’s Puzzled? photo taken at the Point de convergence Gazebo gathering spot for seniors in Pincourt, recently inaugurated October 22 by Mayor Yvan Cardinal.

Dear Editor: editor@yourlocaljournal.ca Dear Editor, As we move into November our thoughts here at Branch 115 of the Royal Canadian Legion turn more than ever to the Remembrance of those Canadians who made the supreme sacrifice in conflicts throughout the world in the service of our country. We also honour the men and women who today proudly wear the uniform of the Canadian Forces and continue to distinguished themselves both at home and around the world.

The wearing of the Flanders poppy has become a universal symbol of remembrance inspired by the words of John McCrae and In Flanders Fields. For two weeks every year the Legion promotes the act of remembrance through the Poppy Campaign. The Poppy Campaign is the cornerstone of our mission to serve veterans and their dependents and it is through the generosity of the local community and the tireless work of our volunteers that we are able to help ensure that our veterans and their dependents are cared for and treated with the dignity and respect that they deserve.

Please wear your poppy with pride and be one of the countless Canadians of all ages who help to ensure that the sacrifices of those who have severed this Nation are never forgotten.

We invite you to attend our Remembrance Dinner on Saturday, November 7, and also to participate in the Remembrance Parade Sunday, November 8. The parade will assemble at 12:45 p.m. in the IGA car park, 484 Main Road, and march to the Legion where a service of remembrance and wreath laying will take place. Further details can be obtained from the Legion.

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Dear Editor, It has been two weeks since the Red Liberal Wave swept through Vaudreuil-Soulanges riding.

While the Liberals are poised to take power, I, and I hope many others, will take the time to remember and thank our former MP Jamie Nicholls. Jamie was a most conspicuous and conscientious Member of Parliament for our county and especially in the Town of Hudson. He was actively involved in the area. Thank you also to the workers of his riding office. My wish to our new MP, Peter Schiefke, is that he serve us as well as Jamie Nicholls did, and try to be present in our community as was Jamie.

Merci, Jamie.

David Morton Hudson Open letter to Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard Dear Mr. Couillard, I love school. This is my grad year, and I’ve been looking forward to this year ever since I was in kindergarten.

But now I’m worried. Everybody’s worried about what will happen to our future. Our teachers want to help, and they want to make this a great year for us, but they can’t. They’re standing up for us because you want to take away school funds. You want to put 40 kids in a class with one teacher. You want to take away support for special needs kids. It’s already so crowded with 25 kids in the class. There’s no more room. How could we ever fit in 40 kids?

It’s already so hot in there, because the school doesn’t have air conditioning. How could I ever learn anything with only one teacher for 40 kids?

Why is it more important to spend money on lighting up bridges and having festivals than on education of the children?

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St. Lazare resident still waiting for municipal PIIA approval for standalone garage John Jantak Your Local Journal

A project to build an environmentally-friendly standalone garage on a residential property in St. Lazare’s Cedarbrook district that has hit a couple of road blocks from the town’s urban planning advisory committee (CCU) prompted resident Robert Hainz to voice his complaints during question period at the Tuesday evening council, November 3.

Hainz is particularly upset because his house falls within the boundaries of the town’s site planning and architectural integration programme (PIIA) that requires new structures and modifications to existing structures adhere to the guidelines established by the PIIA. Hainz told Mayor Robert Grimaudo and council that since his property frontage doesn’t face, or is close to the street, that the structures on his property should be exempted from the PIIA regulations. He also feels that his property should have never been included as a part of the PIIA. What bothers Hainz is that after his plans were submitted to the CCU for approval, the committee rejected his proposal to build an attic in the garage that would have been used for storage purposes only, even though homeowners in the municipality who

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St. Lazare resident Robert Hainz said the constraints of the town’s site planning and architectural integration programme (PIIA) has turned a simple project to build a standalone garage on his property into a nightmare.

are not within the PIIA are able to have garages with an attic.

And a modification that was made to the original plans so that Hainz could use the existing garage door on his house for the new standalone garage that was recently submitted to the CCU for approval means the project is currently on hold until he receives confirmation that the modification will be allowed.

That’s because the CCU meets only once a month and the next meeting

colour. “I had siding that was delivered to my house that was grey and not beige, which contravened one part of the town’s PIIA that all siding has to be of an earth tone colour.

“I could have used that siding which would have been cheaper because the wrong colour was delivered, but because I’m in the PIIA zone now, I’m not allowed,” Hainz added. “Now I don’t even know if I’ll get the rest of the plans approved at this point.”

Grimaudo said he understands why Hainz is frustrations, but said all buildings that fall with the PIIA zone have to conform to the regulations. “Changes were made along the way and new information was supplied to the town,” he said. “The CCU itself meets only once a month, so yes there are delays but that’s only because of the changes.”

The town will also study the CCU review process to see if it could be somehow speeded up, Grimaudo added.

“I never thought it would be this complicated. I started this project to have some fun but it hasn’t turned out that way.”

– St. Lazare resident Robert Hainz will be held later this month. Whatever decision the committee makes regarding the proposed modifications will be only presented for approval at the next council meeting in December.

For Hainz, this means that he’ll have to wait until next spring to complete his garage.

Hainz told council that as an engineer who has worked on several large construction projects including the MUHC super hospital on the Island of Montreal, changes to original plans are commonplace in any construction project and that the town is imposing too many constraints involved in dealing with the regulations within the PIIA. “I’ve worked on other projects and this garage has become a real nightmare,” Hainz told Your Local Journal after the meeting. “I never thought it would be this complicated. I started this project to have some fun but it hasn’t turned out that way.”

Citing another example, Hainz said that the colour of siding for houses within the PIIA has to be an earth tone

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THE SOAPBOX

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Therapy in a box Even more than school, family members, or neighbourhood friends, television shaped a major, indelible part of my childhood, its influences soaked up like a sponge by my malleable, juvenile brain. And while it’s not a condoned upbringing by today’s standards, that’s just the way it was as we would spend many a meal before the ‘idiot-box’ enjoying Kraft-Dinner lunches alongside a helping of The Flintstones, or hot-dogs on squares of Wonder Bread eaten while taking in the Carol Burnett Show. If we were especially lucky, Swanson TV dinners would be on the menu, those magical foil-wrapped dinners that included everything from veggie, something protein-ish, and dessert cobbler, all which passed for haute cuisine in kids’ eyes.

Good times.

The TV stayed on, pretty much as the background soundtrack to my life, well into my 30s and though I didn’t always sit intently watching it, almost by osmosis it continued to both provide context for, and make me question, the world around us.

When my first son was mere months old, I found it disconcerting that his eyes and attention were so easily diverted to the screen, by extension opening my eyes to what we were both missing.

I quickly banished the television set to the basement where it stayed in subterranean confinement for the next 17 years, save for the 2001 September 11 attacks that had a portable set running in the kitchen nonstop for days as we did our best to watch and comprehend what had just happened to our sedate and oblivious conception of our lives in a privileged time and place.

The entertainment value of our pedestrian television was eventually replaced by gaming systems and as the boys aged, outgrowing Kipper the Dog VCR tapes and Kaput & Zösky DVDs, the television set moved to the master bedroom so I could at least watch the news. And there it stayed, for the most part unused and gathering dust, as my husband and I juggled diametrically opposing schedules. Yelling at TV news loses its catharsis if it has to be done in whispers.

It took a recent bit of furniture rearranging to tip the proverbial lifestyle dominoes as we welcomed a dog into our home for the weekend with the hope of adopting him. As he worked out his separation anxiety, we arrived at the logical conclusion of bringing the unused television back into the family fold by simple virtue of wanting to alleviate the dog’s stress level at being in foreign surroundings.

And so it was that we dusted the old beast off and reinstalled it back in the living room, the epicentre of social intersection of our household. A cold, rainy, and windy Sunday afternoon was spent curled up on the couch watching all 158 minutes of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo with my son, and a German Shepherd/Doberman mix curled up between us, enjoying attention and warmth as the bonding process began.

The long-maligned television set, upon which scads of sociologists and psychologists blamed increased violence, desensitization, and aggression, had, at least in our home, reestablished a central locale where we all gathered together to help a frightened and confused canine relax. Not only did it work, the evil screen forced us all to drop our individual phones and focus on a single vantage point and goal.

Heck, we were all bonding.

We’ve come full circle and while it may not be ideal in terms of actual human interaction and exchange, I have to accept it as a compromise that has us at least all in the same room, hanging out together, while a frightened dog gets tummy-rubs and earscritchies.

If you didn’t get a good education when you were a kid, do you think you would still be in the position you’re in today?

My brother and I got up early this morning and went to support our teachers, because they are striking for US! We need an education. The future of Quebec is in the hands of the teachers. If they can’t teach us well because there are low funds, the future is doomed!

Please don’t make cuts to education. Cuts Hurt Kids!!

Vivian Gooding, Grade 6 Luke Gooding, Grade 5 Evergreen Elementary School St. Lazare Dear Editor, This year’s 14th edition of StoryFest has just finished, and what a remarkable festival it has been. Our audiences were delighted with this year’s celebrated authors, poets and playwrights: Kim Thuy, Ann-Marie MacDonald, Kathleen Winter, Lisa Moore, Sean Michaels, Tomson Highway, David Halton, Louise Carson, Marco Fraticelli, David Groulx and Lauren B. Davis, and enthralled with the performance by Helen Mirren in ‘The Audience.’

Greenwood would like to thank all of them for their participation in StoryFest, as well as a host of partners who contributed to StoryFest in so

many ways. These include: The Canada Council of the Arts, the Town of Hudson, the MRC of Vaudreuil-Soulanges, The Hudson Village Theatre, The Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre, MNA Marie-Claude Nichols, The Willow Inn, The War Memorial Library, Westwood High School, John Abbott College, The Quebec Writers’ Federation, Theatre Panache, The Hudson Film Society, IGA Poirier, Pure Art, The Château Vaudreuil, Librairie Clio, Frank Royle, Gerry and Elizabeth Semmelhaack, Anonymous, Bert Markgraf, Susan Kennedy and Ron Laursen, Michael and Jill Legg, Littner Baker Associates, Les vins elegant, Scott Geiring, Stuart LeBaron and Your Local Journal.

StoryFest would not be possible without the amazing efforts of our StoryFest Committee, whose members include Julie Gedeon, Susan Gilmore, Marlene Donegan, Mary Vuorela, Heather Markgraf, Diane Ratcliffe, Sandra Stephenson, Suzanne Walsh, Jane Havard and Terry O’Shaughnessy.

A huge thank you to them for their inspiration and hard work!

Finally, thank you to this wonderful community that supports both StoryFest and Greenwood in so many ways.

We look forward to a banner year next October, when we promise to bring you a spectacular lineup to celebrate our 15th anniversary of StoryFest.

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Ye Auld Curiosité Boutique in Hudson gets six-month reprieve C.J. Maxwell Special contributor

Over 33 ago when he was what he describes as an ambitious, adventurous younger man well-fortified by a number of ice cold draft beers, Frank Hicks made a small joke concerning the recession Quebecers were then experiencing. When asked what kind of business would survive a severe recession he reportedly replied, “Why the second hand business, of course, you pay people for items they no longer want and sell them, at a much reduced price, to those that need them. The tougher the recession the better the business,” he reasoned. “It’s just up my alley, it’s idiot proof.”

A good friend took him up on his suggestion and after an initial investment of $1000 each, and with absolutely no experience in the trade, they started up in business, hanging out a the proverbial shingle declaring their ‘Recession Boutique’ on Sherbrooke Street West in the Montreal borough of Notre Dame de Grace (NDG). “Since that time,” said Hicks, “I’ve sold millions of dollars of diversified goods, from the sublime to the exotic to the downright strange and bizarre and crossed paths with every personality type from thieves to thespians.”

Hicks’ buying excursions have

brought him to the homes of television personalities, directors, movie stars, writers, poets, recording artists, and, he adds, “…butchers, bakers and candlestick makers.” He describes the experience as a colorful, educational, enriching and often hard and difficult ride but said he loved almost every minute of it. Hicks also credits his wife Marilyn Gauthier for standing by his side and offering encouragement during some of his buying and selling excursions, all humorously chronicled in his bestselling book Memoirs of an Antique Dealer. “I could and would never have done it without her and the fact that we are still close after all these years is a testament to her patience and the fact that I never leave loaded firearms within her easy reach.”

In the 32 years he’s been in business, Hicks has had three major advertised sales. The first was when he was closing his NDG store at the end of 2003 after 21 years in business and reopening in Hudson in 2004. The second was when he was closing the Hudson store to enjoy, what he considered, a well-earned retirement.

“My retirement lasted all of three months during which time I wrote my classic literary masterpiece - at least in my eyes,” he said with a wink. “I then re-opened in an old Victorian coach house at 448B Main road Hudson and

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Originally slated to close October 1 to accommodate neighbouring construction, Frank Hicks’ Curiosité Boutique in Hudson has been granted a six-month extension.

it’s from that location that I had, what I believed to be, my very last sale. I was informed by my landlord that my old coach house was being demolished in order to make room for a new condo development. History was being paved over to accommodate housing and parking spaces.”

Hicks’ last day in business was scheduled for September 30, as longtime customers strode in to take a last look around and pick up a memento of one of the many tchotchkes and

treasures that filled the former coach house. However, due to unforeseen construction delays, his last day has seen a reprieve that will extend the store to March 31, 2016.

“My credibility is being stretched because of an announced closing sale that never seems to arrive,” Hicks joked. “As we are aware, all things and life itself come to an end and eventually so it will be with me and my store.

Right now it’s just a question of who lasts the longest.”

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Anti-bullying lm Silent Majority receives warm accolades at charity premiere A film dealing with teen bullying

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from a local perspective was screened and warmly received by around 40 invited guests during the charity premiere of Director Domenic Bouffard’s anti-bullying film, Silent Majority at the Hudson Village Theatre last Wednesday, October 29.

Silent Majority is the English-language version of the highly acclaimed and successful Quebec produced, French language original anti-bullying film Période Infernale that was released two years earlier. Both films chronicle the struggles of a new high school student who tries to deal with bullying and is based on co-producer Adam Tanguay’s own personal experiences.

Westwood Senior High School was chosen as the primary location to shoot the film and over 100 students were involved in the production. The school’s principal, Sheila Honeyborne and the Lester B. Pearson School Board were thanked for their participation in making the film become a reality.

While the story line remains the same, Silent Majority takes into account an element of bullying that wasn’t presented in the original production – cyber bullying – an aspect that results in victims being bullied outside of school.

“It’s no longer just about physically pushing or hitting someone anymore,” Bouffard told Your Local Journal.

“There are now more subtle ways to bully victims all the time through Facebook, Twitter and other social media.”

Bouffard, who also operates the DB Promédia production company, was pleased with the success of the Silent Majority charity premiere and the

warm reception the film received. “It’s always very stressful when you show a movie for the first time,” he said.

“I’m very happy with the work from the cast and crew,” Bouffard added.

“Without them, we couldn’t have made this film. This is the best project that I’ve done so far and I think it will achieve its goal of sensitizing people young kids about bullying.”

Westwood Senior High School students Christopher Petterson who played one of the bullies and Adam Laurin who starred as Tim, the 15-year-old victim, both said the experience was very positive.

“I had a great time,” said Petterson.

“I was a bit hard to get into the role as a bully because I’ve never really been a mean person.

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Director Domenic Bouffard (left) and co-producer Adam Tanguay talk briefly about Silent Majority before its premiere at a special charity screening at the Hudson Village Theatre last Wednesday, October 28.

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Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) investigators are looking for potential victims of four suspects who face multiple charges of committing fraud against seniors.

Dinica Dinulescu and Luiza Ana Nistor were arrested and appeared in court Thursday, October 29, facing charges of fraud over $5000, credit card theft, break and enter, and conspiracy. Police are also looking for two other suspects in connection with these events.

The suspects would target their victims in public places, observing and memorizing their personal identification number (PIN) when making a debit or credit card transaction. Suspects were then followed to their homes by two other suspects, usually a couple.

They would employ various ruses to distract the victim, ex. pretending to be lost and asking for directions, to distract the seniors while the accomplice stole the cards.

Between July and October 2015, 18 similar events were reported to police. Investigators believe there may be other victims of this fraud. To date, the fraudsters have allegedly stolen approximately $150,000 in this manner. Four of these events occurred in the western region of Montreal, in the cities of Lasalle, Cote St. Luc, Notre Dame de Grace, and Pointe Claire.

Anyone who may have been a victim of these four suspects is asked to report to their local police station of call 911 to make an official complaint.

Police are reminding people to never divulge their credit card PIN over the phone unless you’ve initiated the transaction. When entering a PIN, form a shield with your hand to prevent others from seeing it. Be wary of people approaching or getting too close into your personal space. Check all receipts and statements to verify all your transactions.

In case of loss or theft of cards, notify your financial institution immediately. For more photos, see our website.

Acting on a tip from a witness, three 17-year-old young men were arrested October 25 around 10:20 p.m. Const.

Jean-Pierre Lévis reports a resident living on Acres Street saw the trio going through backyards and called 911.

Based on the witness’ description, police quickly intercepted the three who reportedly smelled heavily of gasoline.

Upon further questioning, police were able obtain more details on a late model BMW X6 stolen October 24. The car was located near the scene. The three young men, one Pointe Claire and two Dollard des Ormeaux residents, were arrested on suspicion of automobile theft, breaking and entering and taken to the western processing centre in Ville Saint Laurent where their parents were notified.

••• A break-in at a backyard shed in Kirkland was reported October 27 but

may have occurred a number of days earlier as the owner had been away.

The homeowner on André-Brunet Street reported his lawnmower and a number of other items in the shed were missing.

••• A main-floor break-in occurred October 29 around 10 p.m. on Meaney Street in Kirkland. Thieves rifled through the second-storey bedrooms taking jewellery and a laptop computer.

••• Four break-ins took place Halloween night October 31, on Place Mozart, du Chambertin Street, du Berkshire Street, and Wilder Penfield Street, all in Kirkland, and all around dinner time.

All break-ins had a similar modus operandi, with a forced window or rear patio door. Police are investigating.

Station 3 covering Île Bizard, Pierrefonds-Roxboro and Ste. Geneviève Two pedestrians were injured in Pierrefonds following a hit and run Saturday, October 31. Const. Daniel Maheu reports the two were crossing Fredmir Street northbound around 9 p.m.

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That all may be fed A Benefit Concert for LE PONT / BRIDGING FOOD BANK Featuring Carolina Pla, Vivianne LaRiviere, John Manning, Greenwood Singers, Bill Riley and Friends and the St. James’ Church Choir

Saturday November 7 at 7:30 p.m.

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ho would have ever thunk it? At time of writing, a November record-setting 18 degrees is being predicted by the ‘weather experts’ for today, Thursday November 5th. And to think, just this past weekend we had the winter tires installed on our trusty Cruze, there were still leaves on the trees, and the marker posts were put up in our driveway by the snow-clearing crew that is currently concluding contracts with new clients such as ourselves.

Ah you gotta love it!

Of course, there are some cynics amongst us - and yes dear readers, there are more than a few of them in our little hamlet by the lake - who are already grumbling that we are surely going to have to pay for our good fortune. And that we are probably in for our worst winter since the infamous Ice Storm of 1999 and certainly before Hell freezes over.

Me? I say let’s take one day at a time. And, ideally, enjoy it to the fullest. For who really knows what tomorrow will bring!

--------------POPPIES ON PARADE - Speaking of which, and if you haven’t already, you have until Wednesday, November 11, to pick up your Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day poppy from any one of the many Hudson Legion Branch #115 volunteers seeking donations at IGA Poirier in Hudson and St. Lazare every day or, once again, at big-box stores in VaudreuilDorion this coming Saturday.

My beautiful Sunshine and I did a two-hour spell at IGA in Hudson on Saturday where parents and their youngsters - several already decked out in scary costumes - were doing their last-minute shopping obviously

all set for Halloween trick-or-treating just a couple of hours later. And I have to tell you folks, it was a most magical, rewarding, and emotional experience.

We shall never forget the elderly lady who quietly and unassumingly approached us to put two new $20 and one $10 bills in the collection box.

Knowing how, fresh out of the ATM machine, they can stick together, I separated them and politely asked her if she was sure. “Absolutely,” she replied with a smile. “I would like to donate $50 for the veterans. They deserve all the support we can give them.” Sheesh, I was choked as Mireille pinned the poppy on her coat.

Others arrived offering twenties, tens and fives, sometimes declining the offer of a poppy as - they explained - they had already bought one but had left it at home on another coat. Needless to say, they received another. Others forked over all the coins in their purse or pocket. Every cent of which will be collected, tallied, and disbursed

by Hudson’s Poppy Trust Fund Committee for distribution throughout the coming year to help organizations in our region that directly support and assist veterans as well as others that offer services to the public at large which includes many ex-service men and women.

--------------FABULOUS FINNEGAN’S - Meanwhile, delighted to report that this past year has been one of the best ever in terms of the weather, number of visitors, and participating vendors at Hudson’s fabulous Finnegan’s Flea Market which closed this past Saturday, October 31, with its traditional party in the barn for family, friends, and longtime supporters and vendors.

While there, was fascinated to learn

PHOTO BY JAMES PARRY

Some new faces showed up at Finnigan’s final day for this year with the vendor, who politely declined to be in the photograph, saying he would return when it re-opens in 2016.

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Finnigan’s folk say bye until next year when Hudson’s iconic flea market closed on Saturday, October 31. Shown here front row from left to right: Mike Masson, Betsy Aird, Barbara Aird, Mary Aird, Katherine Koberstein, Jacobe Legault, Susie Aird. Back row: Chrissy McIntyre, Louise Currie, Colleen Schutz, and Ron Currie.

from owner and most gracious hostess, Barbara Aird, that the market - which is unquestionably one of the major draws at weekends to our community and which generates muchneeded spill-over business for other merchants and restaurants in town - has been running for some 43 years now.

Also that, because of its promotion on the Internet, it is reaching a much wider audience than ever before. Both in terms of interested exhibitors and potential buyers and collectors looking to discover something new in a flea market setting that surely has to be the most beautiful here in Quebec and even just over the border in Ontario.

Only two days totally rained out this time around. And, believe it or not, two vendors showing up for the very first time ever to set up their tables on the very last day. Both promising to return next year when the market reopens. Can hardly wait. For until then, I’m sure going to miss chomping on what I really believe to be one of my favourite burgers with all the traditional trimmings in the whole wide world!

Meanwhile, a big bravo to Finnegan’s neighbour, Susie Wild, who hosted a great garage sale this past weekend with all the proceeds going to Hudson NOVA. What a most generous gesture on the part of this most remarkable lady!

--------------ALMANAC ANSWERS - Still on the weather, country-style living, and related fascinating stuff, you may recall that a few weeks ago in this column, I wrote about the recently-released 2016 edition of Harrowsmith’s Almanac which is continuing a four-decade tradition of providing fun and useful information about country living and treading a little more lightly on the Earth.

Also that it featured a terrific indepth interview with Hudson author, Trevor Ferguson, who to date has penned 10 novels and four plays. And who, when asked by the interviewer why he likes living in Hudson, replied, “The Lake of Two Mountains is, in part, a widening of the Ottawa River, and having the water at hand,

the woods nearby, a small town at my doorstep, steeped in its traditions but also welcoming to newcomers - to have all that and a big city relatively nearby makes for the best of many worlds.”

So here’s an update. With the full approval of its publishers in Toronto, Your Local Journal is pleased to offer our readers the chance to win one of three copies of the Almanac which, among other things, explains what impact a strong El Niño is going to have on the weather over the winter in our neck of the woods through next year.

All you have to do to qualify is answer the three following questions correctly. If you don’t know them off the top of your head, there is always of course the Internet. So here goes.

• What is Trevor Ferguson’s nom de plume?

• What is the name of the sergeant-detective in his novels?

• In what year and in which small Ontario town was Harrowsmith first created?

Send your answers to me by email directly at creation@videotron.ca or drop them off in writing at YLJ’s office at 3100 Route Harwood, Suite 201, addressed to my attention. The winners will be announced in an upcoming issue. And, as an added bonus, I do believe that Trevor will not only sign your winning copy but that he will also be there to have his photo taken with you. For further info, you can always give me a buzz here at (450) 458-7154.

Just don’t ask for the answers!

--------------IN CLOSING - In other news, congrats to Hudsonite, Lorne Elliott currently on tour in Alberta and B.C. – whose latest play, Mom Runs Amok, that was recently staged at Grove Hall in Huntingdon, was named best comedy at the recent Playwrights Guild of Canada Comedy Awards in Toronto.

And the next luncheon of the Hudson Coronation Street Appreciation Society at the Auberge Willow Inn and with the colour theme black and white is this Sunday, November 8, at noon.

And that’s a wrap!

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Police reports

Off Island police files

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Identity sought

Sûreté du Québec covering the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region

When they arrived at the intersection of Tracy Street, they were both hit by a vehicle turning left after the driver failed to make an obligatory stop at the stop sign. The male pedestrian reportedly jumped to avoid the car while his female companion was struck by the vehicle before falling and hitting her head on the pavement. The driver then said to the victims, in English, “I’m so sorry, I’ll just pull over right here,” but then drove away heading south on Fredmir. The two victims were transported to hospital with minor injuries. Police are investigating.

Two men were arrested following information received from the public concerning the presence of a suspicious grey minivan parked on route Harwood in Vaudrueil-Dorion October 29. Sgt. Bruno Beaulieu reports that as soon as police arrived just after midnight, three suspects fled on foot. Two were immediately apprehended by the officers. The two men, Valleyfield residents aged 27 and 36, were questioned and released with a promise to appear in court. They could face charges of possession of tools to commit burglary and for conspiracy to commit theft.

Sûreté du Québec police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who died in a collision with a train October 13, around 3 p.m. in Les Coteaux. He is described as 5-feet, 7-inches tall, weighing 153 lbs. with reddishbrown hair and blue-grey eyes. He’s estimated to be about 30 years of age. At the time of the accident, he was wearing light grey, midleg length sweatpant shorts, a white T-shirt, a thin, dark green, nylon jacket with reflective lines, white socks, and blue and grey running shoes.

Anyone with information that could identify this man is asked to contact the Centre for Criminal Information at 1 800 659-4264.

PHOTO COURTESY SÛRETÉ DU QUÉBEC

The Mayor’s report of the financial situation of the Town of Hudson As Mayor of the Town of Hudson, I am pleased to submit my annual report on the financial situation of our Town in accordance with section 474.1 of the Cities and Towns Act , as well as section 11 of the Act Respecting the Remuneration of Elected Municipal Officers.

Financial statement of the Town of Hudson as of December 31, 2014 Currently, the auditing firm Goudreau Poirier Inc. have commenced with the audit of the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2014. We will disclose the results as soon as they have been verified by the auditors. Goudreau Poirier Inc. will give a true and fair review of the financial position of the Town and its organizations as of December 31, 2014 and the results of their activities, any variations in net debts and cash flow for the 2014 year end in accordance with Canadian Accounting Standards for the public sector.

Three-Year Capital Expenditure Program: 2014-2015-2016 On October 17, 2014 the Town of Hudson adopted a three-year capital expenditure program for the years 2014-2015-2016 involving expenditures of approximately $9 264 335 of which $8 250 335 were for 2014.

For the years 2014 and 2015 the Town decided not to make any capital expenditure projects since the strategic plan was still being completed. These projects will be looked at in 2016.

Preliminary Projections on Operating Results for the current fiscal year The Town’s budget for the year 2015 has revenues and expenses of approximately $11 616 408 of which $634 336 are the Town’s share to the MRC services including CMM and $1 488 884 for the services of the Sûreté du Québec. As of October 21, 2015 the Town expects to end the year with a slight surplus.

General Guidelines for the 2016 Budget and three year Capital Expenditures: 2016-2017-2018 Our Management team is currently working on the development and estimates for the upcoming adoption of the overall Municipal budget for fiscal year 2016. We intend to include the strategic plan and put in place the necessary tools for a reliable infrastructure network for public safety, modernizing the Town’s fleet of vehicles and the development and beautification for the downtown area.

Remuneration of Elected Officials In 2015 as Mayor of Hudson, I have received a remuneration of $17 390.40 and an expense allowance of $8 695.32. For each board meeting I attend at the MRC Vaudreuil-Soulanges, I receive a remuneration of $149.33 plus an expense allowance of $74.67 per Council meeting. I also receive from the CTI a remuneration of $75.00 per meeting from January to September and $150.00 per meeting from October to December. To date I have received $300.00 for the CTI meetings. I also attended on the table of “Lac à l’Épaule” and the planning committee. I have received 266.89 $ has remuneration and an expense allowance of $133.45.

Each of the six Town Councillors will receive a salary of $5 796.96 and an expense allowance of $2 898.36.

Contracts Exceeding $25 000 Finally, in accordance with the Cities and Towns Act, I have tabled with the Town Clerk a list of all contracts exceeding $25 000 entered between November 1, 2014 and October 31, 2015. The list also includes all contracts involving an expenditure exceeding $2 000 entered into within that period with the same contracting party, if those contracts involve a total expenditure exceeding $25 000.

Lastly, I would like to invite all interested parties to a special Council meeting held December 15, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the community center, where the 2016 budget and the three year capital expenditure plan will be presented. I hope to see you there.

Mayor for the Town of Hudson Ed Prévost Thursday, November 5, 2015

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Remembrance Day

Wednesday November 11th

Hudson Historical Society hosts celebrated military documentary lm maker David R. O’Keefe to launch new series War Junk on the History Channel James Parry Your Local Journal

Award-winning historian, professor, documentarian, and best-selling author, David R. O’Keefe, returns to Hudson Monday, November 9, when he will give a talk about his new series on the History Channel titled War Junk to the Hudson

Historical Society at its monthly meeting at St. James’ Church Hall starting at 7.30 p.m. And all are invited.

During his time with History Television, O’Keefe has created or contributed to nearly 20 television documentaries, including the highly rated Camp X (1999), Murder in Normandy: The Trial of Kurt Meyer (1999), and Forced March

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to Freedom (2001) for Academy Awardnominated David Paperny Productions.

He is about to debut a new season of War Junk on November 8 after spending his summer filming in Holland, France and Italy. In addition, he is currently hard at work on a documentary about

the Scout/Sniper platoon from the Black Watch of Canada set to air in November next year.

For more info go to www.hudsonhistoricalsociety.ca or facebook.com/ warjunk.tv.

Hudson’s Remembrance Day Parade set for Sunday, November 8 Followed by ceremonies and laying of wreaths at The Cenotaph on Beach Road James Parry Your Local Journal

Their ranks have certainly thinned dramatically in recent years, and their steps have surely become more faltering, but Hudson’s last remaining World War II veterans and many Hudson Legion Branch #115 members will once again be marching with pride and emotional memories on Sunday, November 8, in what is the only Remembrance Day Parade in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Munici-

palité régionale de comté (MRC).

Led by the pipes and drums of the Black Watch Cadet Band, and accompanied by federal and provincial politicians, elected officials from local municipalities, dignitaries, and community groups and organizations, they will depart from the IGA Poirier parking lot, 484 Main Road, at 12:45 p.m., wending their

way along Main for the official ceremonies and wreath laying at the Cenotaph in front of The Legion on Beach Road.

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Continued from page 12 The only war memorial of its kind in all of Vaudreuil-Soulanges and with plaques bearing the names of Hudsonites who died in World Wars I and II, it is built of local Quarry Point stone - repointed five years ago - and has a top created by PaulEmile Turcotte.

And, as Your Local Journal learned this week, it may soon be coming in for a significant facelift at no cost whatsoever to the Town of Hudson.

Explains Michael Elliott, member of the Legion’s executive committee with specific responsibility for building maintenance, “Some months ago, we applied for a renovation grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs in Ottawa, which

had a surplus of $200 million last year, to cover most, if not all, of the cost of the redesign and new landscaping which, subject to it coming through, could begin next spring.”

That redesign, he says, would see a low kerb - also in Quarry Point stone - encircling the Cenotaph to prevent people parking on the grass close to it as is now the case. It would also be made visible from all four sides as opposed to the current one.

Adds Elliott, “This would enable us to put up three additional plaques honouring our Korean War veterans, our Peacekeepers, and those who served in Afghanistan.”

Following Sunday’s ceremonies, the public is invited to join Legion members inside the building where the bar will be open for the rest of the afternoon and in to the evening.

Lest We Forget

Legion News Reservations are still being accepted for the annual Remembrance Dinner Saturday, November 7. It will be held in the Community Centre main hall, 394 Main Road. Please call the Legion for reservations at (450) 458-4882.

The annual Remembrance Day parade will be held Sunday, November 8.

The parade will leave from the IGA, 484 Main Road, at 12:45 p.m. sharp and the Cenotaph ceremonies will follow at 1

p.m. in front of the Hudson Legion Br. #115, 56 Beach Road.

The next General Meeting will be Wednesday, November 18 at 7 p.m. sharp. The first Friday night dinner in November will be on the 13th and the main course will be Caesar Chicken prepared

by Gord Montgomery and his team.

Please reserve early at (450) 458-4882 as this is always a popular choice.

Lest we Forget

Remembering all those Canadians, men and women, who fought for the freedom we enjoy today, and thanking all those who protect it today.

Saint-Lazare’s Municipal Council Thursday, November 5, 2015

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A bumper year for busy bees James Parry Your Local Journal

Don’t know how it’s been in your garden this summer, but I must say that, in ours, it’s been a bumper year for honeybees.

Got to thinking about these buzzing little beauties over the past few days while making the most of this glorious weather whacking down the last of the ornamental grasses and the perennials that have been their source of pollen and nectar to help pollinate others and take back to their colonies in hives, hollow trees, or wherever else they may hang out.

Thousands, I know, live in hives lovingly tended by local commercial beekeepers extraordinaire, Jim and Penny McCaig who, over the past 45 years, have won numerous accolades for their products, including the prestigious Premier Exhibitor Award at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto for 10 years in a row.

Caught up with Penny at Finnegan’s Flea Market, where they are a popular regular vendor, this past weekend and got to talking about these beneficial little

critters and what happens to them in the winter when foraging for flowers is forgotten until spring comes around once again. Sheesh was I surprised!

Did you know for, example, that towards the end of the gathering season, all the males – or drones as they are known – are rewarded for all their hard-working efforts by being deprived of food by the females until they become so weak that they can barely fly? And they are then turfed out of the hive to die!

That only the queen and her female attendants – known as worker bees – hibernate throughout the winter and that each hive requires some 30 lbs of honey provided by beekeepers in order for them to survive?

Than even on a sunny winter day, the females, with the exception of the queen, occasionally pop out to briefly flit around before returning to the warmth of their cozy home?

And that when a bee has found a good supply of nectar, having used their keen sense of smell and sight to find the flowers, it tells the other workers by dancing on the honeycomb? The way it dances tells them in which direction to go and how far to fly.

No, neither did I! And yes, I learned, it has indeed been a good year for honeybees in our little part of the world. Says Penny, who currently has 40 working hives, some in the fields behind Finnegan’s, others on a farm off Harwood, “The weather was great throughout the summer. A lot of rain followed by really hot days that kept the bees busy and healthy in gardens all around us. There was also an abundance of clover and wildflowers well into the fall”.

Was also amazed to discover that the McCaigs produce a blueberry honey,

given the fact that very few of the plants – if indeed any – grow around here. Well, apparently, every May their son, John, who has 150 hives in Ontario, takes 75 of them up to Lac St. Jean, the blueberry capital of Quebec, for three weeks where the growers welcome them with open arms. About 30,000 hives in all, apparently from far and wide. A win-win situation for all. The growers get to have their crops pollinated at no charge. And we get to eat the honey!

Until next time, have fun in your garden, and don’t kill the bees.

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Most local fishers and hunters have gone through their door over the years and still remember fondly their first visit and the tips they received from the dedicated, friendly staff.

The store is known for its knowledgeable personnel. Marc Duclos, in charge of the fishing department, is a well-known Bass Pro, and when it comes to hunting, people have come from as far away as Gaspésie to consult with the in-house gunsmith, Marc-André.

“We want our clients to catch fish. We will give them all our knowledge so that they can have a great time,” store owner Daniel Emonds says with a smile.

If you’re looking to pick up a sport on a budget, fishing is one of the least expensive ones you can practice. Lauzon Chasse et Pêche can outfit the new fishing fan for as little as $20. The store can also equip your entire family for the upcoming ice-fishing season at a reasonable cost so that you can enjoy this seasonal social activity.

“We like when people ask questions,” Daniel says, which says everything about

the store’s personalized service. The staff will not let you leave with the wrong lures.

Dan tells the story of a would-be walleyed fisher who was trying to buy lures suited for bass. Dan set him up with the right lures. “He came back three days later and said he had the best fishing he ever had.

This is why we put the other guys out of business: our service is top notch.”

A visit to the store will convince you that you are in the right place, regardless of which fish you want to go after. The staff has mastered the art of finding the right equipment for any fishing adventure. The store is proud to be the exclusive retailer of a number of fishing lures produced by local artisans.

If you want to go hunting, you need one of three guns: a 12-gauge for duck and geese or trapshooting; a 308 or 300-6 caliber for deer, moose or bear; or a 22 caliber for target shooting. Lauzon Chasse et Pêche sells new and used guns starting at $50.

Lauzon Chasse et Pêche, located at 107 Boulevard Perrot in L’Île-Perrot, is open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Wednesday; 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday; 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Friday; and 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. For the upcoming ice-fishing season, the store will soon open its door one hour earlier every morning. You can call the store at (514) 453-5018.

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Continued from page 8 “I’ve been bullied in the past but it was never as serious as was shown in the film. It was also interesting to see both sides of bullying,” added Petterson.

“It’s a very emotionally expressive role and that’s why I wanted it when I auditioned,” said Laurin. “It was difficult at times because I really had to be in those emotions. After awhile it just came naturally. It took a bit of time to get into that state, but once I was in it, it just flowed perfectly.”

MRC Vaudreuil-Soulanges Deputy

VACUUMS

VETERINARY

Prefect and Mayor of L’Île Perrot Marc Roy, Hudson Mayor Ed Prévost, and Carole St-Yves, the political attaché to Vaudreuil-Soulanges Liberal MNA Lucie Charlebois attended the charity premiere. The MRC VaudreuilSoulanges, CRÉ Vallée-du-Haut-StLaurent and Vaudreuil-Soulanges, and CSUR were also thanked for their financial support and promotional work.

The official public premiere of Silent Majority will take place at the Salle Albert-Dumouchel in Salaberryde-Valleyfield at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 8. For more information or to purchase tickets on-line, visit www. valspec.qc.ca/evenements/silent-majority.

Hudson AVIS PUBLIC

PUBLIC NOTICE

Est, par les présentes, donné : QU’à la séance ordinaire du Conseil de la Ville d’Hudson, tenue au Centre communautaire, le 2 novembre 2015, le règlement suivant a été présenté et adopté:

Is, hereby given, that: At the regular meeting of the Council of the Town of Hudson held at the Community Centre, on November 2nd, 2015, the following by-law was presented and approved:

RÈGLEMENT NO 667-2015 CONCERNANT L’OBLIGATION D’INSTALLER UNE SOUPAPE DE SÉCURITÉ (CLAPET ANTI-RETOUR) À L’ÉGARD DE TOUT IMMEUBLE DESSERVI PAR LE SERVICE D’ÉGOUT MUNICIPAL

BY-LAW NO 667-2015 CONCERNING THE OBLIGATION TO INSTALL A SAFETY VALVE (CHECK VALVE) FOR BUILDINGS CONNECTED TO THE MUNICIPAL SEWER SYSTEM

La révision de ce règlement peut être faite à l’Hôtel de Ville, 481 Main, Hudson, durant les heures régulières qui sont qui sont de 08h30 à 12h00 et 13h00 à 16h30, du lundi au vendredi.

This by-law may be reviewed at the Town Hall, 481 Main, Hudson, during working hours which are from 8:30 a.m. to 12h00 and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m., from Monday to Friday.

Donné à Hudson Ce troisième jour de novembre Deux mille quinze

Given at Hudson This third day of November Two thousand fifteen

Vincent Maranda Greffier / Town Clerk

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Two piece brown leather 3-seater couch and club chair $200. Treadmill $200. Broil King Bar-B-Q $50. Two antique mahogany 4-poster twin beds $300. Call 450-458-5709.

Hudson Village location, bright basement Apt. for one or two. $700 per month. Including all utilities. No smoking, no pets. Call 450-458-4195

Moving Service, local, trailer rentals.

Call Colin: 514-850-9948

Dry firewood. Stacking and kindling available. Very reasonable. Dan: 514.291.1068

4-1/2 available December 1st $850.00 per month, 5-1/2 available immediately $860.00 per month. Rue Daniel St. Lazare, 450 455 4787

Michelin Winter Tires 205/50R17 $475.00, 2 - Michelin X ICE, 2 - Michelin Pilot Alpin.

Used one season Contact: 514-659-5376 / peterbrennan@videotron.ca Early-bird special $90 Cord/ Hard Wood.

Forestry Services available: Homesite Clearing, Forest Clean-Up, Purchase of Timber Wood, Forestry Cutting, Firewood, Log Lengths. Yves Maisonneuve 514-708-4518 Kiln-dried kindling for sale. Half-cubic foot, 10 lbs. minimum per bag. $7 per bag. Mix of hard and soft wood. Free delivery on the island of Île Perrot. Delivery on Thursdays and Sundays. Help support teenage enterprise.

Contact ileperrotkindling@gmail.com -ROUND/OVAL SOLID OAK TABLE. Comes with 3 extension leaves (no chairs).$225.

-FIREPLACE SCREEN black iron with 2 hinged doors. Width:5ft x Height 30-36 inches $50.

-ROUND TRAMPOLINE with lateral safety net Diameter 8ft. $25.

In Hudson, call Claude 514-660-8016.

125 - FOR RENT Hudson small office / studio space for rent. Immediate, Main Road near Cameron. $185 / month. Other space may be available soon. Call: 514-677-7696 Condo in Kilteevan for rent November 15, 2015. Call 450-458-4195.

House for rent or sale. 82 Pine, Hudson Village. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. $279,000 negotiable. Available now.

514-983-7164 Commercial Office for rent in Pierrefonds.

- 1536 square feet - 5 closed offices - Reception area with waiting room - Kitchenette A lot of natural light.

1800$ / month - 9513 Gouin Blvd West. Pierrefonds.

For more information, contact Casandra Viviers at 514-240-3741 or by e-mail cviviers@ quorumcanada.com Luxurious fully furnished 3 1/2. Air conditioning, indoor pool, gym and parking, hot water included. Close to train station and shopping center. $1175 514-674-0889 or 438-392-3686 Seniors Residence – Private, autonomous & semi-autonomous. La Maison des Anges Blancs de Rigaud. Rooms available, features wheelchair lifts for easy mobility. 450-4515100 Brenda.

Large 4 bedroom vintage home in the heart of Hudson,..approx 2500 sq/ft..radiator heating(oil)... renovated bathrooms and kitchen.. private yard, new appliances / washer/dryer. Available Dec.1st. Snow removal included!..$1900/mo. 2 car garage...79 Maple.

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Ivan’s Garbage Removal will remove renovation debris and junk from houses, sheds, garages, basements. Also old fences, decks and balconies. Available 7 days per week. Call: 514-804-8853.

Vaudreuil-Dorion, 4 1/2 , 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, storage unit on balcony, 2 ext. parking spaces, concierge 24/7, available immediately. Call: Vincent (514) 892-4565.

Custom handmade wood tables, display units and functional pieces - non-traditional designs for commercial and residential settings - www.GrantDavidsonDesigns.com - 514-209-5557 - Hudson.

7 stall barn for rent,tack room,automatic waterers, paddocks, ext ring, close to trails. 1200$ per month. Call: 786-4367630 or E-mail: templarmanagement@ hotmail.com

Masonry Services, Stonework on stairs, walkways & walls. Foundation repair & parging. Call Pat 450-458-7925.

150 - SERVICES HUDSON RESIDENTIAL SERVICES INC. -Home Watch -Residential Home Maintenance -Customized Services Call: 514-378-7685 or e-mail: hudsonrs@ bell.net ALL RENOVATIONS & CONSTRUCTION, FREE ESTIMATES. FRAMING, PLASTER, WINDOWS, DOORS, FLOORS, STAIRS, CERAMIC TILING, PAINTING, BASEMENTS, KITCHENS, BATHROOMS. EXPERIENCED WORK. RBQ 5688-2244-01 JONATHAN 514-402-9223

Headlights weak at night, your car looks old even after giving it a good detailing and wax? For your safety, restore your flat and faded Headlights. Call 514-267-9665.

APPLE MAC SUPPORT since 1983 Variable Rates Initial Hour Free – Upgrades Troubleshooting Bootable Backups System Analysis & Advice terry@cloudbyteconsulting.com – www.cloudbyteconsulting.com 450-853-0534 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 HOME CLEANING SERVICES Hudson, St Lazare, and surrounding area.

Competitive rates.

Free Estimate.

Please call Helen 450 206 0760 Cell 1 450 465 7999 email helenb2007@hotmail.com SINGING LESSONS - Ages 7 to 17. Private or Semi-Private. In my home (StLazare). Sing the songs you love! Call Morgan. 514-607-1308 References available.

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Registered Gun Smith. We buy and sell used guns. 514-453-5018 Masonry Services. Brickwork. Stonework. Foundation. Tuck Pointing.

Cement Finish. Construction IJS RBQ 56993546-01 www.constructionijs.com Fast Courteous Local Service 514-262-3320

$15 $20 3 weeks $25

325- Autos for Sale $24.95 until is sells

350- Legal 150 - SERVICES General Renovations MG360 Rénovations Générales • 35 Years of experience • General repairs and renovations • Membrane • Chimneys • Stonework and brick pointing • Balconies, foundations, parging • Cement finishing, epoxy • Water infiltration Robert : 514-922-3957 Michel: 514-219-6826 Office: 450-452-4124 Lawn Care services. Offering services for leaf removal and garden closures. Big or small. Free estimates 514-236-5377 Vacuum Cleaner. Sales and repair of all brands, 40 years in service (Electrolux, Filter Queen, Kenmore, Samsung and Central Vac) Special on Hoover Central Vac w/standard kt at $399. (other brands avaialable from $329 and up. Repair and service of all central vacuum systems. Parts and bags (all makes). Small appliance repair. Carpet cleaner rental available. NEW: Oreck Excel air purifiers $329.

Aspirateurs Hudson.com 67 McNaughten Hudson, Quebec 450-458-7488

¿ Moving? All jobs. Reliable, reasonable, fully equipped. Local and Ontario, Maritimes, USA. 35 yrs experience. Call Bill or Ryan.

514.457.2063

Cleaning ladies available, weekly, biweekly or occassionally. 20 years of experience with same clients. All have: attention to detail skills good work ethics Ask Handyman Alex: outside winter work, motivated by perfection pre-winter clean up including gardens, inglowing references door odd jobs. Fast. Efficient. Friendly. Hourly-Wage. Just Ask Alex! 1-647-522-4775 or Call and leave message 450-458-0251 askhandymanalex@gmail.com House Cleaning - Are you tired? Not Experienced local piano technician ofenough time to get everything done? For fering quality tunings and skillful rehelp call Roxanne. 450 424-7714 pairs. Improve the sound and touch of your piano with hammer voicing and acReliable Home Cleaning-European tion regulation. Marc Lanthier 514-770trained, meticulous attention to detail.

7438 info@pianolanco.com Special projects or every day mainteJacques Harvey Piano School. Experienced, nance, including ironing, windows, oven qualified teacher offers piano lessons to beand fridge cleaning.. Competitive Rates, ginners or advanced students. Children and Pet Services available. References. Hudadults are welcome. Call 450-455-1544. son-Vaudreuil-St.Lazare. europeenhomecleaning@gmail.com, cell 438-403-4022 Exterior home & yard services. Hedge & shrub & tree pruning, stump removal and leaf Math, French and Science Tutoring. Serviclean-up. Gutter cleaning, garden closing & phil Tutors. Call: 514-574-9623. general landscaping. Call Sean 514-991-9674.

PAINTING-PLASTER-WALLPAPER. LET HANS AND MICHAEL DO IT. 40 YEARS MAN WITH A VAN” MOVING whole house.

EXPERIENCE. CALL:514-262-3329 or 514Small moves, too! Quebec/Local/Ontario. Ex549-1330. perienced/ Equipped. Mike The Moving Man: 514-605-3868.

Masonry Services, Stonework on stairs, Water & filtration d’eau. Chimney, roof and walkways & walls. Foundation repair & parggutters. Prepare yourself for Winter. 514-425- ing. Call Pat 450-458-7925.

5552. www.renovationouest.ca TUTORING - Is your child experiencing difficulty in school? We can help! We are experienced teachers, offering remedial services in both English and French. Small group or one-on-one sessions available. Call (514) 207-2360 or (514) 699-1503.

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

Madame BlancheVille, offers Professional Cleaning - Cleaning-Window Cleaning- New Customers. Hudson, St-Lazare, Vaudreuil and surrounding areas. Call for Free estimates.

514-909-5363 Handyman/ for small jobs. Call John: 514623-5786.

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A Military Collector looking for medals, flags, swords and uniforms, pins, documents, books, helmets, hats, all related war memorabilia. WWI, WWII, Canadian/ German or others. Also looking for antique items, collectibles of all kinds, aviation and nautical items, coins, badges, maps, old signs. Top dollar paid. Please call Patrick, 450-458-4319 or email patrick148@ ca.inter.net. 2760A Cote St-Charles, StLazare, Reni Decors (next to Mon Village)

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

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

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

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

$ Buy car for scrap. Running or not. 24/7. www.scrapvehicule.com Call 514-951-4203

Mercedes S550 – 2007 AMC Package.

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

All vehicles wanted for scrap. Best Prices. Call: 514-577-3720 WANTED. Gym/High quality elliptical or treadmill exercise equipment. Excellent condition. Call 514-210-7190.

Kia Sportage LX 2009 with Convenience Package, (4WD), manual, 136,000kms, very good condition, never accidented, new 4 season tires, towing hitch inc., asking $8,900 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

LATERAL FILING CABINET, 5 drawer, legal file size with lock. Preferably one that doesn’t make me swear when opening and closing it! Call 514-594-2055.

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

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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

Hairdressers needed – immediate openings with experience for adults/children.

Part-time availabilities . Coiffure Mini Snips Vaudreuil. 450-510-2100/514-554-6782.

Need a last minute/day time or evening child care provider/Babysitter English lady willing provide care. Call Marilyn 450-510-2036 In-home mature caregiver required 5 days per week, 40 hours per week in Valleyfield.

Please call 1-450-373-2798.

Fashion destination boutique is looking for an extra P/T sales person. Nice position in a well-established boutique. Flexible schedule, fun work, and good salary! Send resumé to cldamour@videotron.ca TEACHER WANTED, 37 hours per week.

Requirements: High School Diploma, 7 to 12 months experience in the field, fluent spoken and written English. Applications accepted by e-mail, Canada Post or in person. Garderie Enfant Cité, 2190, Chemin Sainte-Angélique,Saint-Lazare, Qc, J7T 2H4 (Garderie Subventionnée) Courriel: garderieenfantcite@gmail.com

325 - AUTOS FOR SALE 1960 Mercury Meteor, 2nd owner, straight 6, 4 door, radial tires w. flappers, all original, registered, needs paint. $3500, 450-763-2232.

Honda FIT SPORT, Blue 2007. Well Maintained / SUPER on Gas / Fits LOTS / NO Rust / Very CLEAN 200,000km / Still Lots of Life Left !

Asking $5700 Negotiable. 514-730-1702 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 1992 Mercedes 300 SL convertible. 162,843 Km’s … Hardtop, new: soft top, battery, compressor A/C . 6 cd disc player, cassette player.

Not winter driven, mint condition. $12,000 or best offer. Call 450-458-5995

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

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

Numbers match. Appraised at $17,000 asking price $10,000 or best offer. Call 514-6264770 Mercedes CLK 320 - 1999 - Convertible, Silver. 208,000 KM. $6,900. Call 514-216-9217.

Mazda 3 for sale, 2006, charcoal-black, 4-door, 5-speed AC, 159,000 km, $3495. (514) 941-5320

200 - CAREERS/EMPLOYMENT

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

Triumph TR6 1972, White, Very Good Condition, 77,000 miles. $7500 negotiable. Call 514-262-3320.

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 Jetta TDi DIESEL. Manual Transmission, it runs and drives good. It has new timing belt.100% Mechanical. $3900. Call: 450-567-4016

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

Call or text 514-690-5463.

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

94 Mustang GT. Black coupe $6,800 must sell. Please call 514-996-6965 Buick Allure 2006 CXL, blue/grey, very clean, no rust, runs well, $1250 Call 450-458-0897

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

Ford Focus Wagon ZXW 2005.

218 000 kms, dark grey. Comes with 4 winter tires. $950.00 Call 450-218-2935

1978 Cadillac Sedan De’Ville blue, 138,000 km, 4 door, not winter driven, asking $2,900.

Call 514-684-3715

In Memorium

Constance Victoria Humphrys May 24, 1923 to October 30, 2015 Connie Humphrys (née Yates) passed away peacefully at the CSSS Nursing Home in Rigaud QC where she has been cared for with tenderness and compassion during the past four years.

Connie was born in England to Thomas and Florence Yates and with her older sister, Dorothy, spent her early years in Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Her family returned to England in the mid 1930’s. On reaching age 18 in 1941, to her mother’s consternation, Connie joined the Women’s Air Force and served at Air Stations in south-east England. She came to Canada in January, 1945 as a war-bride. For five years during the 1950’s she was a Flying Officer in the RCAF, serving at Lac St. Denis QC and Marville in France (NATO). Connie was very proud of her service in the armed forces of England and her adopted country.

She married Robert Humphrys in September, 1962 and they had more than 53 years together. Connie became interested in breeding pure bred dogs (Samoyeds) and, in 1967, they moved from Beaconsfield to Vaudreuil where she operated a successful kennel until the mid-1990’s. Over the years she was active in the United Kennel Club and the Eastern Canada Dachshund Club and made many good friends in the “doggie” world.

In addition to her husband, Connie is survived by her daughter, Sharon (Cuthbertson) and two granddaughters, Amber (Dale) and Sarah (Graham). We cherish her memory.

There will be a private interment at the Côte-Saint-Charles, Wyman United Church Cemetery. To celebrate Connie’s life, there will be a memorial service at Wyman United Church, 513 Main Road, Hudson QC on Saturday November 7th at 11:30 a.m. A reception with light refreshments at the Church Hall will follow the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to NOVA Hudson.

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COMMUNITIES IN ACTION

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

HUDSON The Como Lending Library cordially invites everyone to the Annual General Meeting Monday, November 9, 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church Hall, 273 Main Road. Refreshments will be served.

The next Rendez-Vous luncheon at Hudson’s Spephen F. Shaar Community Center will be held Tueday, November 10. The guest speaker will be Bob Berrigan from Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. He will be joined by his guide dog, Gus. Lunch is served at 12:30 p.m. The price is $5.

Join the Hudson Senior Travel Club to a Live Holiday Concert at the Upper Canada Playhouse, Morrisburg, Ontario with lunch at the MacIntosh Inn Wednesday, December 2. Tickets go on sale Tuesday November 10, at 9 a.m at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre, 394 Main Road. Travel is by deluxe coach from the Community Centre. For information call (450) 4586699.

PINCOURT The Home & School Association of Edgewater Elementary School is holding an Artisan Fair Saturday, November 28, at 220 Cardinal-Leger, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A variety of beautiful crafts and delicious baking, one-stop holiday shopping! You will be able to find something for the whole family, including children. Come and enjoy a delicious lunch and bring your friends!

All proceed will be used to support the school to enhance the learning environment for their children; by purchasing equipment for outdoor and indoor, purchasing resource books, funding fieldtrips and much more. For more information, please call Pauline at (514) 425-6461.

CASCA Vaudreuil-Dorion and CASCA Soulanges will be holding an adoption day Saturday, November 7, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., at Faubourg

de l’Île Shopping Centre, 101 CardinalLéger Blvd. For information regarding our adoption days, contact us at vaudreuil@cascaorg.ca or visit our web site at www.cascaorg.ca. Please note that adoption fees are requested to help us with our vet bills and other costs associated with the wellbeing of the cats under our care.

POINTE CLAIRE A Christmas Bazaar will be held Saturday, November 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Church of St. John the Baptist, 233 Ste. Claire Avenue. Featuring home baking, preserves, gift baskets, books, jewellery, treasurers, Christmas decorations, bird houses, children’s table, and hand crafted items. Do all your Christmas shopping in one location! Coffee, Muffins and a light lunch will be offered. Profits go the maintenance fund for the Church.

Guest speaker at the November 19 meeting of the Montreal Chapter of the Canadian Aviation Historical Society will be Timothy Dubé, former Military Archivist with Library and Archives Canada and long-time Newsletter Editor and Chairman of the CAHS Ottawa Chapter. Meeting starts at 11 a.m. and is at the Pointe Claire Legion Hall, at 365 Saint Louis Avenue. Light lunch is provided, for which a $5 voluntary contribution is requested. Everyone interested in the history of civil or military aviation is welcome. For further information call (450) 463-1998.

ST. LAZARE The Evergreen Fair has changed the season of our event from Winter to Fall, but we have not changed the fun and exciting format from last year! You can expect fun carnival style games with prizes, a large basket raffle, bake sale, face painting and the Grade 6 grads will be serving lunch, plus lots more! We have a couple exciting new additions to the fair inducing an Apple Pie Contest! Who has the best apple

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ATTENTION ALL SENIOR CITIZENS AND HIGH RISK INDIVIDUALS

PHOTO COURTESY MUSÉE RÉGIONAL DE VAUDREUILSOULANGES

Artist Pierrette Labonté’ works exploring the topic of water ‘Errance des fluides’ will be on display at the Musée Régional de Vaudreuil-Soulanges beginning November 7. See listing for more details.

pie? Come and join in the fun. Everyone is welcome! More info can be found at www.evergreen.lbpsb.qc.ca.

Join us November 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2625 du Bordelais. Make sure you don’t miss the special visit from our carnival entertainer! For more info, contact Jennifer at jburaglia@ sympatico.ca.

Come to Westwood for a gym full of crafters and artisans’ creations including jewelry, woolen and hand-sewn clothes, pottery and much more at the Winter Wonderland Craft Fair.

Win fabulous prizes at our huge raffle table. Admission is free. Lunch and refreshments are available for purchase.

Proceeds go to Westwood Home & School Association for literacy projects, student activities, guest speakers and more. Giant book sale/board games supports Westwood Senior and Junior libraries. Saturday, November 28th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 2800 rue Bordelais. For more information, contact Westwood Home and School at contact@supportwestwood.com.

VAUDREUIL-DORION Ten years have passed since Pierrette Labonté’s last showing at Vau-

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dreuil-Soulanges Regional Museum and she is now returning with her exhibition ‘Errance des fluids’ presented from November 7, 2015 to January 20th, 2016. After painting mountains for countless years and following an artistic break, water is what now inhabits the artist. These waters are at times calm, at other times churning, but always adorned with ochres and blues, their impression between abstraction and figurative. Guests are invited to attend this exhibition Tuesday to Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4:30 p.m. as well as on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Please note that the museum will be closed during the holidays from December 21 to January 4. The Vaudreuil-Soulanges Regional Museum is located at 431 Saint-Charles Ave. For more information call (450) 455-2092, or visit www. mrvs.qc.ca.

Semi-Annual Red Carpet Sale featuring Evening wear, shoes, purses and jewelry and much more! Friday November 6, 4 to 7 p.m., Saturday November 7, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sunday, November 8, 10 am - 2:30 p.m. Second floor conference room, 88 rue Adèle.

Come and be surprised! Spoil yourself with quality at a low price and help local people in need at the same time.

FURTHER AFIELD St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, South Lancaster will celebrate its 6th Annual Tartan Sunday, November 22 at 11 a.m. A Service to praise the Glory of God and celebrate our Celtic heritage featuring a “Blessing of the Tartans.” Music by: MacLeod Fiddlers, accordionist Rob Taylor and vocalist Denis Carr and others. Following the service a mini-ceilidh will be held in the church hall featuring the talents of some of our younger parishioners.

During the ceilidh scones, oatcakes, shortbreads and other goodies will be served.

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