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No changes will be made to taxation scheme to preserve Pincourt’s Rousseau Forest John Jantak

tions to allow residents more time to become better aware of the acquisition and the taxation scheme that was proposed by the town at the time. “We did everything to save the forest,” said Cardinal. “The environmental group Pincourt Vert asked us to save the forest and that’s what we did. And now they’re complaining about the taxation process. It’s the same method that has been proposed since the beginning. Nothing has changed.” Borrowing By-law 906 Under borrowing By-law 906, homeowners will pay higher taxes according to the sector they live in – either directly behind the forest or across the street from it – for the next 30 years. Residents living in the sector adjacent to the forest received notice from the town that their share totaled up to $6000 which could be paid in full by November 18. Alternately, they could opt for a 30-year term payment schedule at an estimated interest rate of five per cent. All other property owners in the town will pay a minimal tax over the same 30-year period. Cardinal said by informing residents by mail that the borrowing by-law and taxation scheme for the purchase of Rousseau Forest was going ahead two weeks before the municipal election is held on Sunday shows that he, along with council, have been completely transparent regarding the town’s commitment to follow through with the citizens’ request. Unfair taxation Several residents complained to The Journal that the tax should be distributed equally among all property owners in the town especially since the forest will benefit the entire population just like every other recreational space and municipal amenity that residents are able to take advantage of through their tax dollars. In addition, it places an additional financial strain on young families and the elderly who live close to the forest and may not be able to afford the additional expenditure. Stephanie Payant, who lives across the street from Rousseau Forest, feels the taxation method adopted by the town is unfair.

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The taxation scheme originally proposed last year for purchase of Rousseau Forest in Pincourt will go ahead as planned despite objections from residents who live adjacent to and near the woodlands about what they feel is a significant and unfair increase in their property tax bills because of their proximity to the area. For incumbent Mayor Yvan Cardinal who is running for re-election for a fourth consecutive term in the municipal election this Sunday, November 7, against mayoral candidate Claude Comeau, the town is only doing what area residents asked them to do – find a way to preserve the four-hectare plot of land from being developed into a new residential neighbourhood. Taxation scheme revealed last year Cardinal added that residents were informed last fall that the city was moving forward with its plans to acquire the forest and also unveiled its taxation scheme through a public information campaign as to how the city’s residents would fund the acquisition. To find out whether residents agreed to the taxation scheme for the purchase, the city held a month-long, mail-in public consultation process and registry signing to get feedback from residents regarding the town’s plans to preserve the woodland. Residents were asked whether they supported the preservation of the woodlands thought their property taxes. Registry signing Out of 1,084 votes needed to hold a town-wide referendum on the issue, only 524 people voted against preserving the forest. “All the residents received this information at the beginning of October. 2020 and it described the three taxation scenarios. It was clear that this by-law was accepted by the citizens,” Cardinal told The Journal during a telephone interview November 3. The mayor noted the town went beyond the mandatory two-week period permitted for the consultation process and extended it another two weeks because of the provincial COVID-19 restric-

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Residents who live in the sector immediately surrounding the forested 28,181 square-metre plot of land have seen their property tax bills increase substantially, payable in an immediate lump sum or spread out over 30 years at an estimated five per cent interest rate.

“I’m not okay with it at all,” she said. “It’s not fair to tax us more than the rest of the city. It’s a public place so why should I pay more? When they build a public park for kids at the other end of the city, I don’t benefit from that but it’s included in my tax bill. So why should I pay more to save these woods? I totally don’t understand.” Equitable taxation demanded While Pincourt Vert members were celebrating the town’s decision to purchase the land when it was announced last fall, they also asked the town to

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consider readjusting the proposed taxation scheme to ensure the tax burden was more equitably distributed among all property owners in the municipality with everyone paying an equal share. The fact that the town has maintained the same taxation structure that was announced last year where property owners who live behind, or in close proximity to, the forest will have to pay significantly more money than other residents in the town does not sit well with many area homeowners. Continued on page 8

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EDITOR’S CORNER

Rock the vote We received a letter this week from a reader who took umbrage with the fact that we ran a letter in last week’s edition in which Hudson resident David Morton asked fellow residents to consider voting for the incumbent mayor in order to maintain the town’s stability and continuity. There’s a monumental difference between promoting a candidate and allowing readers to express their opinions through letters to the editor. The Journal does not endorse one candidate over another and never has in any election, choosing instead to remain neutral. Some newspapers do opt to endorse candidates. In the 2017 Montreal municipal election, the Montreal Gazette endorsed Denis Coderre (who subsequently lost to Valérie Plante). We do, however, believe in offering a platform to introduce those running hoping to serve as mayor or councillor and our letters column is a place for readers to express their opinions, despite the fact that we may not agree with them. We did not agree with the registered nurse who was an opponent of COVID-19 vaccinations for healthcare workers but she had the right to her opinion as did the readers who submitted their own follow-up responses. Further, the citizens of Hudson are some of the most community-minded and politically-involved residents in the region as demonstrated by their continued presence at council meetings and ongoing grassroots activism. By suggesting that their vote could be swayed by the opinion of one letter-writer shows a disregard for the decision-making capabilities of his fellow residents. Instead of sending a letter berating the editorial choices made by The Journal, one could always send a letter explaining why one doesn’t agree with Mr. Morton’s point of view – which, incidentally, was more focused on how the Town of Hudson is in need of stability. He’s entitled to his opinion as is everyone else. The ‘Voltairean principle’ on the rights of free speech are explored further – and more eloquently – by the following excerpt from Collier’s weekly publication in 1922: “If you deny to anyone else the right to say what you think is wrong, it will not be long before you will lose the right to say what you think is right. Defense of the freedom of others is self-defense.” Go cast your vote on Monday and trust that your fellow residents will do the same, adhering to their own values and informed opinions.

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Our Photo of the Week contest rolls on. We had such a high volume of participation last year and are pleased to continue the tradition. Saint-Lazare reader Stephen Huza titled this shot, ‘Up, up, and away.’ We will be offering three prizes at the end of the year - $200 for first place, $100 for second, and $50 for third. Interested? Send your entries to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca. We will showcase all submissions on our website at www.yourlocaljournal.ca/photo-of-the-week.

Dear Editor: editor@yourlocaljournal.ca Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Open letter Last Sunday I dragged my gluteus maximus out of my warm cozy bed, washed up, dressed up and headed over to the Hudson Community center where I spent the next 12 to 13 hours standing at a door welcoming my fellow citizens to an Advanced Municipal election poll. By the end of the day my feet were sore, my legs were aching but my spirit was high. It was high because I had witnessed my neighbours giving up a small part of their Sunday to make the effort to come out to vote. Some were extremely frail due to old age and illness. Some were young, some were middle-aged and some were elderly but they all shared one thing in common. They all cared about their community and their environment, A neighbour suffering from the side effects of chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer showed up. A very weak elderly lady unsure of her footing and facing the very real danger of

falling down and seriously hurting herself came out to vote. As I helped her move slowly to her polling station she thanked me and suddenly my legs didn’t feel quite as bad as they had minutes earlier. They all understood the importance of their vote. Over the next four years they would be placing their trust along with a good deal of power into the hands of, for the most part, strangers. Strangers who convinced them of their ideals, their sincerity, and their dedication to their town. Strangers who, if elected, would have the power to vote in municipal by-laws and establish mill rates that could affect their finances, their quality of life, and their environment. Those voting all understood that unchecked power could lead to abuse of power. They understood those elected to office must know the town and the concerns of the wide diversity of citizens of the town. Rich, poor, educated, uneducated, sick, and healthy must all be considered equally important. Continued on page 6

Erratum

The Local Hauntings story of October 29 concerning the Pioneer Bar in Pointe-Claire included the firsthand experiences of former employee and Beaconsfield resident Karen Rice. The Journal gratefully acknowledges her shared tale and we apologize for not crediting her by name in the original publication.

Saint-Lazare artist designs commemorative coin for Remembrance Day John Jantak

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A Saint-Lazare artist has designed a new $50 silver coin that commemorates Remembrance Day, the fourth commemorative coin that has been designed by Caitlin Lindstrom-Milne for the Royal Canadian Mint since 2019. “I was approached by the Royal Canadian Mint and asked if I would essentially submit a design for their 2021 Remembrance Day coin,” Lindstrom-Milne told The Journal. “I basically worked with them on designing the piece.” Broadening her horizons Lindstrom-Milne recalls always drawing when she was growing up. In order to broaden her horizons, her parents introduced her to a school called La Palette Art School and Gallery in the West Island municipality of Beaconsfield where she started learning about the different mediums that she uses to convey her work today. A graduate of Westwood Senior High School in Hudson, LindstromMilne was encouraged by a teacher to pursue her artistic aspirations at a CEGEP level. “It was my teacher who convinced me to check out the Illustration and Design program at Dawson College. He said that I would probably get in and I did. I spent my three years in the program until I graduated,” she said. Tattoo artist Lindstrom-Milne said she wasn’t sure what she wanted to do after graduating. “I made a post on Facebook saying that I would like to draw people’s pets or family for commission and I was approached by a tattoo shop

asking if I’d be interested in learning to tattoo. I’ve been tattooing ever since,” she said. With her strong social media presence that showcased her tattoo artwork Lindstrom-Milne was scouted out to design her first coin for the Royal Canadian Mint in 2019, which was also featured in The Journal. She was commissioned for three more designs afterwards including the $50 Remembrance Day commemorative coin, an achievement she relishes.

I’m always looking for the next thing to be creative with. I’m always trying to expand whether it’s my side business where I do art prints or clothing. – Saint-Lazare artist Caitlin Lindstrom-Milne

Expanding her career “I’m always looking for the next thing to be creative with. I’m always trying to expand whether it’s my side business where I do art prints or cloth-

PHOTO COURTESY CAITLIN LINDSTROM-MILNE

Saint-Lazare artist Caitlin Lindstrom-Milne has been commissioned for the fourth time by the Royal Canadian Mint to design a commemorative coin, this one for Remembrance Day.

ing. I’m always looking forward to taking the next step to expand my career,” said Lindstrom-Milne For now, Lindstrom-Milne is satisfied to keep doing her tattoo work and plans to continue submitting her designs to the mint if asked to design more coins in the future. “Somehow my opportunities have always seemed to find me instead of

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When not at the drawing board, Caitlin’s creative pursuits are carried out on human bodies where she tattoos intricate animal and floral patterns. Follow Caitlin on Instagram at caitlinlm.art.

me looking for them,” said LindstromMilne. “Right now I want to make sure I focus my time with my tattoo clients. I want to make sure they have the best tattoos possible so that takes up a lot of my time and energy.”

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THE SOAPBOX CARMEN MARIE FABIO

No big deal I got a tattoo on the back of my shoulder when I was 16 and, predictably, my mother – a prim and proper devout Catholic – freaked out when she finally saw it a year later. This is someone who wouldn’t let me get my ears pierced when I was young so a tattoo surely meant I was destined to burn in hell. The pierced ears came later, when I was 19 and ready to pay for the process and face the wrath of God myself. Getting oneself inked today is pretty tame in comparison to some of the more extreme body modifications we’ve seen pop up over the years and tattoos have become so commonplace it’s unusual to find anyone under the age of 40 who doesn’t sport some permanent ink somewhere on their body. Nose rings look beautiful on some women (and guys too) and nail polish is now showing up on many men. I was never crazy about those giant discs inserted into gouged earlobes – especially when the discs were removed leaving the human wearer with lobes like a Bassett Hound but hey, I guess it’s a fashion thing. My tolerance, however, has limits. When my boys were young, I told hubby, “When they grow up, I don’t care if they dye their hair pink, get a tattoo, or get piercings but if they ever wear their jeans down below their hips with the crotch hovering above their knees, that’s where I draw the line.” “You’re tolerant,” he replied. “I don’t wanna see any of those things.” Well, fast forward 18 years or so and two of the three are un-inked, though my middle son is entertaining the thought. The youngest, however, has always been full of surprises so it barely merited a blink when he came home earlier this summer with his first tattoo. What did leave me a little unprepared like a mom in the headlights was that he got it from someone he met on Tinder. Who is biologically female but identifies as male. And their first ‘date’ was spent with ‘him’ giving my son a tattoo. I’ll admit I had trouble with the whole her/him thing until I met him and then it just became not a big deal. If he wants to identify and be referred to as male, it’s not hurting anyone. Just as getting ink or piercings also isn’t hurting anyone. Except maybe a few moms. At this writing, my son is up to three tattoos and has an appointment booked for his fourth sometime in December. Just before Halloween, I helped him paint his nails, alternating black and yellow. And he had a break in his school schedule on Monday of this week so he went and got his ears pierced. But I’m happy to report his pants are still sitting right at his waistline. Otherwise, God would have surely struck him down.

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Letters

Continued from page 4 Please get out this November 7 to vote and please don’t vote blindly Vote with as much knowledge you can acquire on the platforms, agenda, and qualifications of each and every candidate for office. Vote for the candidates who best represent your interests and the best interests of your neighbours. Every vote counts because everyone counts. Please get out to vote this Sunday. Frank Hicks Hudson Disappointed Dear Editor, I make reference to the letter published in The Journal October 29, 2021, by David Morton titled, ‘No change needed’ advocating Hudson voters cast their ballots for incumbent mayor Jamie Nicholls. While I am grateful that The Journal publishes the platforms and debate information to keep all citizens abreast of the issues, I am disappointed in the extreme that your paper would allow publication of a private endorsement of a particular candidate. The responsibility of the news media should be to inform, not advise. The object of having elections every four years is so that citizens are given

the opportunity to endorse or replace the persons they have entrusted, by secret ballot, to administer the affairs of their town, province or country as the case may be. The published letter seems to refute this. Sincerely, Douglas Seagrim Hudson Time for a change Dear Editor, The upcoming municipal election gives us an opportunity to reset the table and put Hudson on a ‘back to basics’ agenda. For the last mandate, our town and mayor have operated under a quasi-secret agenda with sparse information available to the taxpaying public. It’s the reason why I will be voting for Chloe Hutchison as mayor. Her stated policies of fiscal prudence and operational transparency, as well as her plan for a complete review of the town’s operational and infrastructure needs including future maintenance and upkeep, would serve the town well at this point in time. Municipal politics isn’t sexy – pick up the trash, provide water and wastewater services, maintain our roads, provide fire and public safety services, support local businesses, etc. and until we do those things well and within budget, we have no room for pet projects or anything else beyond these basics. David McArthur Hudson

Hudson charity art sale returns Nick Zacharias

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Area art enthusiasts won’t want to miss Hudson’s ‘Off the Wall’ Art Sale, returning (after a two-year COVID hiatus) to the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre on Saturday, November 13. Brought to life by the War Memorial Library Shop (usually known as ‘The Bunker’) the sale has been a tremendous success in years past. Something for everyone “We’ve gathered over 200 pieces for sale,” said volunteer organizer Donna Atwood, who has the daunting task of keeping track of inventory. “There are lots of paintings of all sizes and all kinds of media, we have oil paintings, watercolours, plus there’s some sculpture work, ornamental masks and more. There’s really something for everybody.” Prices for the donated works of art will range from hundreds of dollars for rare and highly valuated items to as low as $10. Even high-end pieces will be available for a steal. “We have a John Colin Forbes painting that was appraised by the Alan

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Klinkhoff Gallery in Montreal,” said Atwood, that will be offered for substantially lower than its appraised value. Forbes was a painter who produced remarkable landscapes and portraits in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, some of which are now in the collection of the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa. Past Bunker art sales have seen works by Robert Bateman and other notable names change hands. Jewelry too “There will also be quite a lot of jewelry for sale,” said volunteer Fay Louch, who gives much of her time to co-ordinating The Bunker’s usual Saturday morning events. She explained that while their regular flow of donated items rotates on a constant basis, some artworks, as well as gold and sterling silver jewelry, are saved up for occasional big sales like this one because more care is needed for them, and there are extra people involved with sorting and appraising. All for a good cause As with all proceeds from the notfor-profit shop, a formula is followed where about 60 per cent of their rev-

PHOTO COURTESY DONNA ATWOOD

This oil painting by renowned Canadian artist John Colin Forbes (1846 - 1925), along with over 200 other works of art and fine jewelry, will be on offer at the Bunker’s renewed charity art sale being held November 13 at the community centre in Hudson.

enue goes to supporting operational costs for the all-volunteer War Memorial Library, while the remaining 40 per cent are distributed regularly amongst a range of area charities, from food banks to hospitals to shelters, that provide aid to the local community in times of need. Well worth it While The Bunker volunteers had to cancel the last few art sales because of measures put in place for COVID-19,

and once had an attempted outdoor sale scuttled by sudden torrential rain that sent rivulets rushing down the sidewalks, they have high hopes for this one at the Hudson Community Centre. The last one they held at the indoor venue saw a turnout of hundreds of people and raised thousands for charitable causes, and since it’s been a while, they have quite an inventory built up. Continued on page 15

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Residents are arguing that the entire town benefits from the forest’s preservation and the taxation burden should be shared equally.

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Continued from page 3 Pincourt Vert Shelagh McNally from the forest conservation group Pincourt Vert which spearheaded the drive to preserve the woods almost three years ago was critical of the town’s decision to keep the original property tax scheme to preserve the woods. “When I looked at the .pdf of what the city said as to why they were charging extra money and the fact that it’s because people who live close by are benefiting from the trees in their back yard, I think it’s an indication city council is not getting it on a very fundamental level,”

said McNally. ‘A very chilling effect’ “The trees are not just a luxury item to be taxed. Those trees benefit all of Pincourt. They stop flooding, they give us clean air, they’re a noise barrier and the most important thing is they reduce our urban heat zone,” she added. “The idea that only people who live in front of the forest benefit from it sends a completely wrong message. It also has a very chilling effect on anyone else, any other community, which wants to go in and save a green space because they’re going to look to this and go, ‘Look what happened to the people who live near Rousseau Forest.’ It creates divisiveness between neighbours. It’s not fair to have done this. There’s no transparency.”

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from Holland as a sign of enduring gratitude. In Australia, Remembrance Day is slowly being usurped by Anzac Day on April 25 which commemorates those, “…who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations.”

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Many Australians show their respect by pinning a small sprig of rosemary to their lapels on Anzac Day as a symbol of remembrance, a nod to the belief of the herb’s ability to strengthen memory. Continued on page 15

REMEMBRANCE DAY

Lest we forget

JOUR DU SOUVENIR

N’oublions pas

Legion News Rod L. Hodgson

Special contributor

From October 29 to November 11, poppies will be widely distributed throughout Canada for all to proudly wear. All donations received are held in a separate Poppy Trust Fund and are used solely to support veterans, serving military and RCMP personnel, and their families, who may be in need of assistance. Volunteers from Hudson Legion Branch 115 ensure that poppies are available to the general public at many local businesses and restaurants in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges area. In past years, the generosity of everyone who donates to the Poppy Trust Fund has enabled our branch to support 20 different programs

benefiting veterans, specifically the veterans in Ste. Annes Hospital, the Veterans Transition Network, Old Brewery Mission (Sentinels of the Street), and life lines for the elderly, to name a few. Another way to make a donation this year is to visit www.mypoppy.ca between October 29 and November 11 and download a virtual poppy inscribed with your name. Your generosity is greatly appreciated and we look forward to another successful campaign. Wear a poppy; donate to the fund and Remember… Lest we Forget. Beginning in November we will be switching our dinner nights to Saturdays instead of the usual Friday nights. The first one should be Saturday, November 13. You will be advised of the menu in

Lest we Forget the near future. Also beginning November 1 the Government restrictions limiting the amount of people allowed in our hall will be lifted. However card games and dancing are still prohibited for the time being. There will be a Remembrance Day service November 11 beginning at 10:45 a.m. outside in front of Place Vimy at our Legion Br. #115. All wreaths will be prelaid like last year. We will have a small reception afterwards in the Legion hall. Plans are still in the works at the moment to begin Tuesday night Spaghetti and/or Chili dinners as a replacement for our now cancelled burger nights. We will be keeping you all informed. We hope to begin Tuesday, November 9 if all goes well. If you are interested in forming up a team please let us know at rcl115@ videotron.ca Stay tuned! Curling began again on Monday, November 1. Finally some great activity for the daytime and night time as well. Have a great season. We will have our regular

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Curling is back on at the Hudson Legion with the regular Hardy Rock day curlers, weekly Evening Curlers and the very active Junior Curlers on Sundays.

Hardy Rock day curlers, our weekly Evening curlers and our very active Junior curlers on Sundays. It should be a grand year once again. Welcome back. Lest we forget…

We will always remember your Courage, Fortitude and Sacrifices. I’m so Proud to be a Canadian.

November 11

Never forget, Always remember.

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BRIAN GALLAGHER

A view from the doghouse Yup. I’m in trouble, again. I have been scolded. Told off. Reined in. Slapped twice across each cheek and then kicked hard in the butt out the door to the doghouse. Well, maybe not quite that last line but I knew my mouth would eventually get me into the proverbial hot water. But the gauntlet has been thrown down by the powers that be and I need to get in line. It’s not all about me, after all. And it’s not really my big mouth that is the probPHOTO BY STEVE GERRARD lem here; that’s just an expression my dear readers. It’s my fingers. Those chubby little sausages and their incessant ‘tap tap tapping’ on my trusty keyboard. Or more precisely, the fact that they do not know when to stop. Yes indeed, my fingers (with a little help from my unfortunately overactive brain) have developed a terrible case of verbal diarrhea, or again more precisely ‘digit diarrhea.’ For some unbeknownst reason my dainty manicured digits, once they get a-going on the old keys, just can’t seem to stop. They just keep flash dancing along like Jennifer Beals across the QWERTY landscape prancing past colons (snicker), scoffing at commas, ignoring syntax stop signs and racing right past the editorial and page-formatting chequered line demonstrating absolutely no regard for the rules and regulations that were put forward to me when I began this journey three years ago. Therefore, hereafter and so help me god and hope to die, after a tremendous thinking session that included nine olives and three martinis, I have established two rock-solid solutions to this debilitating malaise my head and hands are now suffering from so that I can satiate the powers that be whilst continuing to keep my dwindling fan base happy: Each week I can type ‘All work and no play makes Gallagher a dull boy’ 75 times. It seemed to work out well for Jack Nicholson in ‘The Shining’ (now if I could only find an axe)… In an effort to conserve consonants, stockpile vowels and cram as much content onto the page as humanly possible, I shall give up the language of Shakespeare and shall forthwith commence to broadcast weekly to the world solely through the secret language of Millennials and Generation Z. TBH, I would be ROTFL if I did. And you know, YOLO! (SMH)… And in no way does this rant mean that I am angry, beautiful people. Far from it. Like all of you out there in Readerland, I just want to be loved and loved unconditionally. Like I love them, and all of you. Maybe I’m just overly sensitive, thin skinned or delusional but I’m feeling a little like Marvin the Martian who is just out there all alone in outer space just trying to do his job without a friend in the world and his only human contact is that cunningly intelligent and suave Bugs Bunny. Smarter, better looking and holding a word-count-calculator in his left hand while munching happily on a carrot, that ‘Wascally wabbit’ bests him at every turn. Constantly correcting his ill-advised attempts to spell ‘Illudium Q-36 Explosive Space Modulator’ and making fun of the fact he wears a broom on his head. And in no way does Marvin hold a grudge. Never. He’s not angry, just terribly, terribly hurt. He continues to quietly and diligently go about his weekly business waiting for the Earth-shattering kaboom and longing for the day when he finally gets his due and receives his OlivarAsselin award. So that’s about it for this week my friends. I can see that the words on the page in front of me are beginning to turn a slight blood-red crimson hue that’s heading towards bright red as I approach the hard limit placed upon my mindless maundering for this week. I’m sure I had more to say (don’t I always?) but for some reason there is a sharp stabbing pain beginning to increase in the micro-chip embedded in the base of my neck (yes it was in the contract I signed but was written in Aramaic so I thought it was something about weekly bonuses) so I’m guessing it is about time to say, “Th-th-th-that’s all, folks!” From my new address at 750 (not 751 or 752…the road now stops at 750) Crooked Tree Corner, in the small back padlocked padded doghouse behind the new Elmer Fudd Memorial Mind Control sleep centre for overactive rambunctious minds in the Shady Acres subdivision of Shangri-la… Sociable!

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Saturn, Jupiter and the moon appearing close together in the November 10 night sky (image generated on SkySafari 6 PRO for the iPad).

The Naked Eye Surprises arise in the cold skies Jules-Pierre Malartre

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The night sky is getting steadier as temperatures drop and we’re heading into the best time of the year for stargazing. (If you don’t mind freezing your ears off, that is!) November would be an awesome month for stargazing if we lived in Asia since that part of the world witnessed an occultation of Venus by the moon on November 4. (An occultation occurs when a celestial body passes in front of another one.) Even though we missed this spectacle, we still get to see amazing sky phenomena in our region this month. A meeting of planets The first event may not be as spectacular as an occultation but it’s the next best thing. On November 10, the waxing crescent moon will have a ‘close approach’ to Saturn. If you look west in the evening sky (as soon as it’s fully dark and as early as possible before those planets set below the horizon), you’ll be able to see Saturn next to the moon. Saturn is the pinprick of light right of and below the moon. This event is a great way to help you spot Saturn as it can be hard for new observers to distinguish it from surrounding stars. That very same night,

you can also spy bright Jupiter just above the moon. Two meteor showers for the price of one If you’ve had enough of planets this month, you might want to check out the meteor showers occurring in November. They are not the most impressive meteor showers, but you’ll still be able to see a fair number of shooting stars if you’re patient (and not afraid of the cold). First, there is the Taurid Meteor shower that peaks in the very early morning hours of November 12. If you miss out on the Taurids, you can still catch the Leonid Meteor Shower when it peaks on the night of November 18. The latter will be visible all night, and it will yield more shooting stars. So, between these two meteor showers, you might be in for a few shooting stars per hour, though the moon’s brilliance might spoil the show (especially during the Leonids’ peak when the moon will be full). Just use any sky map to locate the constellations Leo (The Lion) and Taurus (The Bull). The meteors should be issuing forth from the general direction of these constellations (from which they derive their name) on their respective nights. Continued on page 17

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Partial lunar eclipse in the early morning sky on November 19 (image generated on SkySafari 6 PRO for the iPad). 12

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Welcome to 47 Chemin de l’Anse! This unique home adjacent to Hudson was custom designed with attention to detail and maximum comfort in mind. Lots of potential for an intergenerational home or an in-law suite. Easy access to Highway 40, only 10 minutes to the box stores in Vaudreuil-Dorion, 15 minutes to the West Island, 30 minutes to PET International Airport, and 80 minutes to downtown Ottawa. Continued on page 14

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Spaghetti pie with turkey meatballs and broccoli

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Continued from page 13 Hudson adjacent – Magnificent fourbedroom bungalow with cathedral beamed ceilings, open concept living/ dining room, and many features including custom designed kitchen cabinets, built-in cabinetry in den, enormous master bedroom suite with stone fireplace and sunken bath, and ceiling beams in the family room recuperated from a bridge in Trois-Rivières. From the curved designer wooden doors with round brass handles, and the angled wooden floors, the impressive stone fireplace in the living room, to the beamed ceiling in the family room, everything is top of the line quality and one of a kind. The kitchen cabinetry was designed by a local woodworker to integrate style and functionality, same with the built-in desk and shelving in the den. The generous master suite is second to none with his and hers en suite bathroom/powder room/dressing area, and features a unique fireplace made of amethyst, a sunken bath and patio doors leading out to a bright private deck. The basement is finished with a large family room, playroom, and office area with two outdoor entrances making this space ideal for a

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Ingredients 900g package of spaghetti 1 head of broccoli 3 cups rosé sauce – homemade or store bought ½ cup parmesan cheese ½ cup ricotta cheese 2 tbsp minced fresh parsley 3 large eggs 1 cup grated mozzarella Non-stick cooking spray Approximately 20 turkey meatballs – homemade or store bought Salt and freshly ground pepper Directions Preheat oven to 350° F. Prepare a 9” diameter spring-form pan with non-

stick cooking spray. Cook 900 g spaghetti noodles just to al dente. Don’t overcook! Drain and set aside. Gently steam broccoli until tender but still firm – rinse in cold water to stop cooking. Set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together the rosé sauce, ricotta, parsley, eggs, parmesan, and salt and pepper to taste. Add the cooked spaghetti, broccoli and meatballs and combine gently to evenly coat. Transfer to the prepared pan, top with the mozzarella and some more grated parmesan. Bake until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes, then cut into wedges and serve. Enjoy!

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Celebrating 18 years in the community The annual Firemen's Christmas Auction in aid of the Christmas basket fund will not happen again this year. However we are doing a CanadaHelps campaign to raise money for the baskets and Le Pont Bridging Food Bank.

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To rake or not to rake C.J. Maxwell

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The brown bags stand sentry along properties throughout the VaudreuilSoulanges region, packed with the colourful leaves of deciduous trees which fall onto our streets and lawns. And while it’s been standard practice for years to gather them all up into bags for disposal, a growing movement is recommending homeowners abandon that practice in favour of just leaving them in place. Let’s explore the topic a little further. According to Canadian garden expert Mark Cullen, the time and money invested in raking up and disposing of all those dead leaves is not the way to go. While you shouldn’t just leave them on your lawn – that will prevent even growth the following spring due

Hudson charity Continued from page 7 “It’s a lot of extra work,” says Louch, “borrowing easels, bringing everything down from the various places they’ve been stored and getting it all set up. But in the end it’s all worth it.” Louch and Atwood both stress their gratitude to

to sun blockage – you can rake them all up and put them in your garden. There they’ll become food for the earth worms that live as deep as a metre under the surface. Worms will then pull the leaves down, consume them, and produce nitrogen-rich manure, known as ‘castings.’ Even better would be to mulch the leaves first with a lawnmower to help break them down into smaller, more manageable pieces for the worms. We’ve seen a growing trend toward recognizing nature’s patterns when it comes to our yards. The ‘No-Mow May’ movement in the springtime is gaining traction as homeowners are encouraged to let their grass grow for the month of May to enable insects and their food sources the opportunity to go through that part of their life cycle uninterrupted. the many generous donors who make the art sale possible, and of course those who come to spend money and bring home something beautiful while supporting local charities. The ‘Off the Wall’ art sale takes place Saturday, November 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre in Hudson, 394 Main Road.

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Though stunningly beautiful like this scene captured on Rue Des Chênes in Vaudreuil-Dorion, the falling leaves create a conundrum for homeowners every year.

According to the Nature Conservancy of Canada, insects such as bees, butterflies, and ants are busy pollinating in May which plays a key role in the growth of plants and crops. And with the status of bees and other pollinators threatened, any help we can give them ultimately benefits us humans. Though municipalities traditionally enforce by-laws requiring homeowners to keep their lawns and properties neatly maintained, many are coming round to the idea that the pristine

dandelion-free golf lawn is no longer necessarily the de facto standard of suburbia. Dead leaves are also home to butterfly and moth larvae where they spend the winter as pupae. Even toads, shrews, and salamanders make use of the leaves to both hunt and hide. So it’s win-win for the critters and for everyone who hates to rake. Use your lawnmower to mulch the leaves and reap the rewards next spring.

Flowers

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Packed and ready for pick-up, most municipalities send the collected leaves to a central composting site.

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often sported crowns of laurel leaves Serbia reportedly suffered the lar- following a victory in sporting events gest casualty rate in World War I and or military campaigns, anchoring its the date is a national holiday. While we symbol of both victory and death. The in Canada sport the poppy, Serbs wear tradition carried on with wreaths bea flower known as Natalie’s Ramonda. ing laid at commemorative ceremonThe delicate purple flower with re- ies and the Tomb of the Unknown ported rare curing powers became the Soldier in Ottawa at the National War symbol for the Armistice Day emblem Memorial is adorned with both laurel in World War I. and maple leaves. The ancient Greeks and Romans OPEN HOUSE, Sunday, October 31st 2 – 4 p.m.

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1. _____ and Barrel 2. 14-A, to the Capulet girl 3. Walk ____ in someone else's shoes 4. Dudley Do-Right's lady 5. Facial feature of Doctor Strange or Colonel Sanders 6. School cafeteria offering 7. October birthstone 8. Ask for, when selling real estate 9. Home of Northern Illinois University 10. _____ gin fizz 11. Rhythmical throbbing 12. Rocker Rose 13. ____ or nay

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21. Change to fit in 22. Give kudos 27. Edison's Park 28. Job-specific terminology 29. Spend time in front of the mirror 30. Grammarian's interest 31. Maker of small trucks 32. Sends forth 33. Like many a Stallone character 34. Neither before nor after 39. Scrabble or Boggle, e.g. 40. Hurricane or tornado 43. Like one's wild oats? 47. It can lead to atrophy 48. Parties with a 50-A 49. Privateer 53. Playing marble 54. Really digs gold and silver 55. Like the Three Stooges 57. Musical Apple 58. Harmon's spin-off from "JAG" 59. Abundant 60. "Don't quit your day ____!" 61. Hurler's stat

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52 week challenge edition Title: Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) Directed by: James Foley Genre: Drama Available on: Stream on Hoopla, Rent on Google Play Weekly Challenge #45 – A ‘Film Based on a Play’ Brief Synopsis: Four real-estate salesmen desperately try to outdo each other when they discover that only two of them will still have work at the end of the week. Scores: 95% Rotten Tomatoes, 7.7 IMDb Review: In the cutthroat world of real-estate there is little room for sympathy and emotion. Well, there is room for some emotion, so long as it’s steeped in anger and toxic masculinity. So goes the David Mamet penned play-turned James Foley film, Glengarry Glen Ross, which follows a struggling office belonging to the conglomerate Premiere Properties. After viewing the branch’s slumping sales, Premiere threatens to fire their worst performing salesmen and handsomely reward the winners with new promising leads and cash incentives. As the climate gets more desperate, each man is willing to go to more desperate lengths to keep their jobs, culminating in a robbery that sees the leads disappear. And soon, with each character communicating solely in verbal abuse and anger seeping into every interaction, the unanimous unlikability leaves us hoping they all get the axe by the end. Jokingly called ‘Death of a F****’ Salesman,’ Glengarry dramatizes (to a near lampooning level) the excesses of 1980/1990s corporate culture, capital greed, and toxic masculinity, leaving the audience with a real f*** headache by the end. The first thing that grabs our attention is the opening credits. Just look at those names: Jack Lemmon, Al Pacino, Ed Harris, Alec Baldwin, Kevin Spacey, Alan Arkin, Jonathan Pryce – there are few lineups more star-studded. If that wasn’t enough, director James Foley fully leans into the stage-like drama of the script by refusing to reign in any of the performers. This film is not a study piece on the subtilties and nuances of acting; no, each actor is at their frothing, unhinged, cussing best. From Baldwin’s iconic tirade (‘You see this watch? It cost more than your car!’) to Lemmon’s desperate salesman schtick (The Simpsons owe Lemmon’s estate for their beloved Gil Gunderson character) to Pacino being… well, Pacino, Glengarry is the acting equivalent of Spinal Tap’s insistence of ‘Turning it up to 11.’ Yet this is exactly what is needed. In this world, subtlety is dead. Only the bottom-line matters. What a powerhouse cast! Did you watch any of your favorite actors in Glengarry Glen Ross? If not, who’s your favorite? Mine is (unapologetically) Ryan Gosling, so join us next week for the challenging and unsettlingly prescient The Believer, an early Ryan Gosling vehicle, for the challenge of ‘A Film Starring Your Favorite Actor.’ Watch ahead for free on YouTube. See you next week! Want even more MYMHM content? Check out our website www.mmmovies.ca, email me at LocalMYMHM@ gmail.com, and keep an ear out for our podcast, ‘Reelin’ in the Years’, where we re-rank previous Oscar Winners, available on our website, as well as Spotify and Google Podcasts. PHOTO COURTESY IMDB.COM

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It’s not as impressive as a full eclipse, but the cold November sky will make the sight appear even ‘crispier.’ You’ll have to get up pretty early though to catch it in the predawn sky. Just look westward and you should be able to see it. Remember to wear a hat and mittens and to bring out a big mug of coco to stay warm. Enjoy.

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100 – FOR SALE Gently used ResMed S9 Elite CPAP (Continuous positive airway pressure) machine including accessories and carrying case. $1200 (paid $2000). Call 514-231-3234 and leave a message. Audi Q5 mags with winter tires. 235/60R18. $800. Call Bob 514-898-6783. (211105) Elliptical 625s Tempo Fitness brand exercise machine. $100. Pick up in NDIP. See photo in www.yourlocaljournal.ca/visual-classifieds. Call 514-425-5965 and leave a message. CCM full suspension bike for sale $297. Needs tuning. Disc brakes. Rear brake needs adjustment and so does front derailer. Call Greg 514-827-9484

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In Memoriam

Ronnie Rozon 1942-2021

It is with great sadness we announce that Ronnie Rozon passed away peacefully at the Palliative Care residence in Hudson on October 26th in his 80th year. Predeceased by his wife Mary, he leaves to mourn his life partner Marielle Libersan, his son Donnie (Irene), his grandsons Emmett & Owen. His siblings Gilles (Sandy), Jeanne (Max), Guy (Diane), Nicole (Ben), Denis (Karen) along with nephews, nieces and many friends and family. A private burial was held. The family is grateful to the Palliative Care residence for their compassionate care. Donations in Ronnie’s memory may be made to the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Palliative Care Residence.

ASPIRATEURS HUDSON VACUUM. Canister and Central Vacuum Cleaners. Sales and repair all brands. SEBO Vacuum Cleaner, 10 year warranty $398. (Electrolux, Filter Queen, Kenmore and uprights; other brands available, $75 and up). New Central Vac with bag, hose, accessories $579 and up. Repair and service central vacuum systems. Parts and bags (all makes). Biodegradable cleaning supplies. Toilet paper 500 sheets per roll, $37.95/48 rolls per case. Sharpening scissors, knives and gardening tools. 67 McNaughten, Hudson, Quebec 450-458-7488 PLOMBERIE COMO INC. New constructions, renovations and repairs. RBQ # 56714777-01. Call Terry 514-965-4642. (211126) ¿Moving? All jobs. Reliable, reasonable, fully equipped. Local and Ontario, Maritimes, USA. 35 yrs experience. Call Bill or Ryan 514-457-2063. (211119)

Handyman. Maintenance, repairs and minor renovations, indoor or outdoor. 30 years of experience. Donald 514-913-2881 House cleaning references available. Call Dawn 514 815 3296. (211119) FRENCH TUTOR, experienced retired teacher available for high school, CEGEP, and adult students. Hudson and St-Lazare only. For info, please call 450-458-7458. (211119) Feel better in stressful times. Yoga teacher, meditation also available. Reflexology treatments, reconnective healing therapist. Guaranteed your body and mind will love you. Please call Bennedikta 514912-0145. (211105)

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The Vaudreuil-Soulanges Youth Symphony Orchestra will be performing Saturday, November 6 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 413 Main Road in Hudson. Directed by Judy Hung, the repertoire includes Vivaldi Concertos for Violin and for Flute; various chamber music; Little Finale by Pierre Gallant (world premiere), and Soloists Émilie Gagnon, Vanessa Brien and Hannah Creese. A freewill offering will be appreciated. ******* The Country Corner Fair is being held on Saturday, November 13, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Valois United Church, 70 Belmont Avenue, Pointe-Claire. Included for sale will be homemade baked goods, meat pies, quilts, used books, holiday decorations, crafts, jewellery, knit items, attic treasures, toys, puzzles as well as a Silent Auction. More info at ucw@ valoisunited.ca or (514) 697-0651 ******* The 10th edition of the Legendary Maison Trestler Christmas Market takes place November 6 and 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 50 kiosks will feature local artisans. Join us at 85 Chemin de la Commune in VaudreuilDorion. Free entry. More info at www. trestler.qc.ca. Vaccine passport and ID required. ******* Artisans Westmount Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 November 2021 – An annual event where arts and crafts are showcased by more than 30 especially selected artisans.Discover and buy original one of a kind works – Ceramic, porcelain, jewelry, textiles, wind chimes, wood, leather, paper and more. Come to Victoria Hall, 4626, Sherbrooke Street West in Westmount, 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission $2 or a non-perishable food item. Vac-

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Hudson Dance Centre owner Sharon Weiner is collecting donated purses filled with an assortment of items for women in need which can be dropped either at the dance studio or at PenneyPetz. See listing for more details.

cine passport and ID required. ******* The Hudson Dance Centre is part of the November Purses of Hope drive where community members are asked to take a very gently used or new medium-size purse and fill it with an assortment of beauty/hygiene products (only new and unexpired items) then bring your finished Purse of Hope to the HDC Dance Studio (451A Main Road) or at Boutique Pennypetz (441 Main Road) during their open business hours. When you fill a purse, you give hope to a woman in need. All filled purses collected will go to various women’s shelters throughout the greater Montreal area along with other social organizations to help women dealing with hardship. For a complete list of suggested donation items, see www.facebook.com/ hudsondancecenter.

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