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A day at the office Preparing for upcoming legislation in the House of Commons is part of VaudreuilSoulanges Member of Parliament Peter Schiefke and his assistant Sarah MarinierDoucet’s daily schedule and Your Local Journal was along for the day in Ottawa last October 6. See story on page 3. “Politics is not a game. It is an earnest business.” - Winston Churchill
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Federal Liberals celebrate anniversary of first year in government James Armstrong Your Local Journal
Watching, hearing, experiencing the verbal exchange of the House of Commons Question Period from the Visitors’ Gallery on Thursday, October 6 was a riveting experience. In sharp contrast to the House of Commons was the calm silence of the Victorian Gothic Revival Library of Parliament, the only part of the original parliament buildings to survive the devastating fire of February 3, 1916. The library survived because someone had the foresight to close the cast iron entrance doors preventing the flames from entering the room. Access to the House of Commons for Your Local Journal was made possible by an invitation from VaudreuilSoulanges Member of Parliament Peter Schiefke to spend a day shadowing the local MP during the course of his work. It was all part of Schiefke’s plan to mark his first year in office. “I am confident in what we are doing as a government and why we are doing it –
I want to explain that to people,” said Schiefke. At the end of his first year in office, Schiefke says he sees tangible results in the riding as a direct result of Liberal policy. “You can’t grow the economy from the top down. You have to empower people to contribute to the economy. The first step was cutting income taxes for the middle class.” “The second step, as of July 20, was the first Canada Child Benefit cheques that went out in the mail,” he said. “That put $2300 per child into the pockets of their parents – and it is nontaxable,” he added. Thirdly, Vaudreuil-Soulanges municipalities stand to benefit from the Liberal government’s commitment to investing $120 billion in municipal infrastructure. “We have met with many municipalities to find out their infrastructure needs,” said Schiefke. “Many of them were really surprised because it was the first time they had ever been invited to meet with a federal member of parliament.” He said municipal infrastructure is the determining factor
for industrial development and attracting international investment. In Quebec, the goal is to work in concert with the provincial government and the municipalities. “The infrastructure project proposed by a municipality has to be on the province’s list of priorities,” said the MP. In reference to the proposed regional hospital for the area, Schiefke said Quebec has allocated funds for studies that need to be done and that a building site has been chosen. “Whatever support we give is money we are freeing up for municipalities to work on projects – for ex-
ample, the hospital,” he said. For Scheifke, the day began meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. As Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister for Youth, our local MP meets frequently with the PM who takes the youth portfolio quite seriously. On September 29, Schiefke addressed the House of Commons welcoming the first 15 young Canadians selected to serve on the Prime Minister’s youth council. In a similar fashion, Schiefke is organizing a Vaudreuil-Soulanges youth council. Continue on page 8
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Not where you live A short, succinct, and to the point letter to the editor in this week’s edition says it all. Kudos to the work done by the Town of Hudson on completing its own dog park, including equipment for our canine companions and seating for the owners, thereby offering a social gathering point that doesn’t rely solely on a computer screen. This latest park completion follows other towns, notably Beaconsfield and Pincourt, who have inaugurated or upgraded their own canine exercise and socialization facilities. Not to be dismissed as frivolous uses of green space, the parks also exemplify and promote the very sense of community. And while it’s fun when everything is shiny and new, the park’s – like most endeavour’s – ultimate success depends on a long-term commitment from all its users. Much like cleaning up dog excrement when being out on wooded paths, shorelines, and public parks, it’s also a collective duty to be responsible all the messes we leave in our wake. Residents of any municipality have no right to complain about litter, noise, ragweed or a plethora of other pithy protests if they’re not willing to deal with some of the mess that comes with life. If someone is unable to deal with a pile of poop with a shovel or plastic bag, what else won’t they clean up?
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Vaudreuil-Dorion resident Tina Rose captured this vivid fall palette while out for a walk on rue Des Chenaux. Do you have a photo taken in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges or West Island region you’d like to submit as a Photo of the Week? Send it to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca.
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Dear Editor, On October 15, the Quebec English School Boards Association (QESBA) will be holding its Annual General Meeting with its nine English school boards, in Dorval. Part of the day includes a ‘Professional Development Session’ that will undoubtedly deal with the government’s intentions to overhaul the public school system, via Bill 105. The QESBA is not pleased. According to its weekly schedule, the Monday Message, “QESBA will send suggested amendments along with a letter from the President to all Members of the National Assembly.” My message to the government would be: Do not amend the general principles of the bill, which grants more decision-making power at the school level, and gives the government a more watchful eye on school board operations. QESBA is funded by the school taxpayer to the tune of about $ 1,000,000. Its board of directors is essentially made up of the chairpersons of the boards. The QESBA is an unnecessary intermediary.
The boards should drop their membership to the QESBA. Instead, they should funnel their membership fees into their classrooms, and deal directly with the government regarding any changes because each board has its own particular needs. Chris Eustace Pierrefonds Dear Editor, What an absolutely fantastic dog park our town has built across from Thompson Park in Hudson. Congratulations and thanks go to all those involved. Now... for those using the park... you must vow to pick up after your dog. Don’t be like those ignoramuses that walk their dogs at Layton Park and Sandy Beach and feel they don’t have to clean up after their dogs. Next project: a skateboard or BMX park for our youngsters? Charles Neilson Hudson
St. Lazare cannot stipulate the inclusion of foundation pilings in new residential developments John Jantak Your Local Journal
The issue of cracked and sinking house foundations was at the forefront during question period at the October 2 council meeting when resident Joanne Ackland raised the topic by asking St. Lazare director general Serge Tremblay whether it was true he said the town cannot stipulate that developers install pilings to provide additional structural support for houses in new developments. While developers are required to conduct geo-technical tests to determine the stability of the soil and provide the results to the town before construction can proceed, both Tremblay and Mayor Robert Grimaudo told Ackland that even though the town can suggest pilings be put in, developers are not obliged to adhere to the recommendations. The issue became personal for Ackland who discovered earlier this year that her house’s foundation required urgent repair work. The total cost was about $70,000 and the pilings that were implanted to provide the necessary stabilization went down to a depth of 135 feet. “I know that you’ve been saying that you can’t change the past, but in the present you can,” said Ackland. “So when Mr. Tremblay says that the town
can suggest but cannot stipulate, for me that’s not right. “Somebody has to take responsibility,” Ackland added. “We all know now that the soil is risky and people shouldn’t have to end up having my problem. The way I see it is that this land should not have been built on. Even with the new developments, it’s the same as my soil. It’s not fit for building,” said Ackland. “The most we can do is what we are doing right now,” said Grimaudo. “We can talk to the contractor, we can tell them this is what we want and they have to do the geo-technical tests, but the reality is that we can’t mandate them to do anything because we don’t have the regulations in place.” While contractors may not be obliged to put in pilings in new residential developments, the developer of the H-300 project on Ste. Angelique Road has included pilings. Ackland says she only now knows about the situation regarding her soil because of the research she did when she discovered her foundation problems, but was unaware of it when the home was purchased 13 years ago, adding that the land should never have been developed. “If that was the case, then we shouldn’t be building on 80 per cent of the land in Quebec,” said Grimaudo. “Buyers want houses in particular
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St. Lazare resident Joanne Ackland asked council why there was no financial help for howeowners who’d unknowingly purchased homes built on unstable soil necessitating costly structural repairs.
places and if we were to go with your logic, there shouldn’t be one house built all along the St. Lawrence seaway from Quebec City to Kingston, Ontario. I understand what you’re saying but we can’t stop people from building.” Despite Ackland’s criticism, Tremblay said it’s the responsibility of the purchaser to do their due diligence and ask questions when purchasing a home. The point was reiterated by Grimaudo who said that when it comes to any type of purchase, “Unfortunately and sadly, it’s buyer beware. You can-
not put the onus on the council and say it’s because of you that I would tell people not to buy in St. Lazare” Ackland also chastised council again for not providing any sort of financial assistance to homeowners with foundation problems, noting that the municipality of St. Amable has a program where homeowners with foundation problems can apply directly to the town through its website for financial assistance to repair damaged foundations. Grimaudo said he would look into St. Amable’s initiative.
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The developer of the H-300 residential project of Ste. Angelique Road has included pilings to provide additional foundation support even though St. Lazare can only recommend and not stipulate that contractors do so.
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We ran out of margarine on the weekend which, in itself is not really a big deal but given the grocery consumption in my house, resulted in a few of us holding empty butter-knives, staring at the pound of cold butter, unsure of what to do. Kind of the same way the dog looks if we move his food dish. Of course we overcame the learning curve (hey, you gotta eat) as my middle son who’s the star baker in the family asked, “Why do we always eat margarine instead of butter anyways?” I’m not really sure but I imagine somewhere along the line, I figured it was better for our health to use margarine and never really looked back. The recent media reports that surfaced revealing how the sugar industry paid scientists for favourable research in the 1960s shows the potential power of persuasion a good marketing campaign can have. Butter earned a bad rap as cholesterol and saturated fats became vilified and was thrown under the heart disease bus while the negative dietary effects of sugar were quietly downplayed for decades. Butter and margarine ended up fighting a separate public relations battle over, of all things, the colour yellow. Butter producers reportedly objected to the similarity of a mass-market substitute eating into their profits and successfully lobbied for restrictions on the use of yellow dye in its production. The clever margarine folks got around this by including a small blister pack of yellow dye with each pound of margarine sold which the consumer could then mix in themselves. I still have vivid memories of visiting my grandmother in northern Ontario as a child and watching as one of the big people would undergo the bizarre ritual of kneading a white blob in a plastic bag until it either turned a pale yellow or ruptured. The renaissance of butter in our household led to a lively conversation on ways positive PR spin can change public perception. While I knew that Kiwi fruit were originally named ‘Chinese Gooseberries’ I recently found out the name was changed for export following the political climate in Cold War era 1950s. The name ‘Melonette’ proved no better to the buying public and the name Kiwi was reportedly proposed at a meeting in Aukland to management approval. My son recounted how avocados used to be known as Alligator Pears but the name changed when people complained that their compotes and pies made with the odd green fruit were unpalatable. Though I couldn’t verify this with any research, it’s still a good story. Chilean Sea Bass used to be known by the less appetizing name of Antarctic toothfish. As documented in Priceonomics content marketing site, “the story of the Chilean sea bass represents something of a formula in today’s climate of overfishing: choose a previously ignored fish, give it a more appealing name, and market it. With a little luck, a fish once tossed back as bycatch will become part of trendy $50 dinners.” The same article documents a slimehead fish rebranded as the orange roughy. The Ugli fruit people decided to take the courageous approach of fully embracing the fruit’s unappealing appearance and capitalizing on it, as there’s really no disguising its wrinkled and mottled skin and bland colouring. The fact that the taste is mostly unremarkable is secondary – the in-your-face branding made it a success. As someone from the generation who grew up believing Corinthian Leather and naugahyde came from animals, and that ‘chocolatey’ equated actual chocolate, we usually figured it out. We may be suckers for a pretty face but the advertising world proved to be as important an education on the realities of life as anything we ever learned in school.
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Rigaud resident, William Bradley, raised the issue of simultaneous translation for council meetings.
Rigaud’s Festival of Colours deemed a success by town council James Armstrong Your Local Journal
In spite of a downpour of rain Saturday, October 8, Rigaud Town Council deemed the 19th Edition of the Rigaud Festival of Colours a success at the monthly meeting held Tuesday, October 11. A resolution was officially adopted congratulating and thanking the hundreds of volunteers, the participants, the Public Security Department and all involved. “Without the help and involvement of everyone, this festival would not happen,” said Mayor Hans Gruenwald Jr. The event takes place annually during the three-day Thanksgiving weekend and is estimated to attract close to 50,000 visitors. Council adopted a series of regulatory amendments, and pertaining to urban planning, zoning, permits, certificates and construction. A public consultation meeting concerning the amendments will be held Thursday, November 3, at 6 p.m. in the Édifice Paul-Brasseur, Salle de l’Amité, 10 rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste Est. Copies of the amendments are available for consultation at the Rigaud town hall. A request was made by council to the Ministère des Transports, Mobilité durable et Électrification des transports (MTQ) for permission to have access to the Rigaud River under the Rigaud-de-Cavagnal Bridge on Route 342. They plan to create an outdoor skating rink on the Rigaud River. Council also authorized a call for tenders for
professional maintenance services for the outdoor arena. A notice of motion was approved to modify the existing regulation concerning the number of members permitted to participate in the Comité consultative d’urbanisme. “This will allow us to have more citizens take part in this committee,” said the mayor. A contract was awarded to Aqua Data Inc. for the second phase sewer infrastructure inspection for $18,535. The purchase of salt was approved from Mines Seleine, a division of K+S Sel Windsor Ltée at a rate of $75.24 per metric tonne. Although payment in the amount of $12,000 was approved for road improvement work on rue Joly, chemins Bourget, de la Mairie, de la Point-Séguin and Saint-Georges, it did not include the replacement of the washed out culvert on Saint-Georges. “We are still waiting for the approval of the Ministry of the Environment engineers,” said Gruenwald. The wash-out occurred during a heavy rainstorm in the spring of 2016. The town had planned to replace the culvert during the month of August but interim repair work has had to suffice. Under Human Resources, permanent positions were approved for Marie-Hélène Brazeau as Head Gardener and Luc Boyer as Director of Economic Development for the town. Continued on page 8
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rity of the tower remains intact which would bring the overall total cost of the restoration back to its original esThe hose tower atop Ste. Anne de timate. Bellevue city hall is another step closHe added that while the restoraer to demolition after council voted tion work itself would be guaranteed four-to-three for a third time in favour for 10 years, the city would have to of adopting a resolution at the Tuesabsorb additional costs if other unday evening meeting on October 11 to anticipated and unrelated problems proceed with a call for tenders to deoccur. “There’s no guarantee that we molish the 80-year-old structure. won’t have to do something else,” said It was the third consecutive vote Juneau who noted that an engineerthat saw councillors Francis Juneau, ing report indicated there are water Daniel Boyer, Yvan Labelle and Miseepage problems with the cement. chel Boudreault support the demo“We’ll probably have to put more lition, with Mayor Paola Hawa and money into it within the next few Councillors Dana Chevalier and Ryan years but we don’t know what that Young opposing it when the same amount would be,” Juneau told Your resolution was first presented at the Local Journal. August council meeting. Hawa said the cost of the annual Hawa invoked a ‘right of reconsidinspection for the tower would be no eration’ during the meeting to give different than other infrastructure council another 30 days to reconsidinspection costs that the city incurs er its stance, but the outcome at the each year to maintain its bridges, September council meeting was the streets, and parks. same. The matter then went before the “Do we take this into consideration city’s demolition committee for a secwhen we go and check our overpassond time during es or maintain There’s no guarantee that a public meeting the tennis court we won’t have to do something last Thursday that or a park when else. We’ll probably have to put saw committee we put the sums more money into it within the members Juneau aside for basic and Boudreault next few years but we don’t know infrastructure? I vote again for the what that amount would be. just find it a little demolition and bit odd as a cal– Councillor Francis Juneau Young against it. culation to inAt issue is clude the inspection fee to the overall whether it would be more cost-effirestoration cost. Whether or not the cient to demolish the tower or carry maintenance cost is included, it’s a out the necessary repairs in order to regular cost,” said Hawa. preserve it as a permanent part of Ste. Hawa is so adamant about saving Anne’s heritage. The four councillors the tower that she started an online who support the demolition are opfundraising initiative on the gofundposed to the estimated $30,000 total me.com website two weeks ago that restoration cost, although Hawa says has so far raised about $1,200. She it’s only $14,000 which makes it afadded that with additional money fordable. donated by people who have made Juneau doesn’t dispute the $14,000 direct deposits, e-transfers and promprice tag but said after the meeting that the figure doesn’t include the cost of the annual inspections that would have to be done for the next 10 years to ensure the structural integYour Local Journal
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issory notes into a personal bank account that Hawa set up, the total amount collected to date is about $5,000. If the $14,000 goal is not reached by a tentative October 30th deadline, all money collected will be returned to the respective donors and the de-
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Is hereby given by the undersigned that the following proposed by-laws were tabled at the regular Council meeting held October 3rd, 2016 at the same time that notices of motion were given by Councillor Deborah Woodhead as required by Law:
PROJET DE RÈGLEMENT NO 681-2016 MODIFIANT LE RÈGLEMENT No 637-2014 CONCERNANT LE CODE D’ÉTHIQUE ET DE DÉONTOLOGIE DES ÉLUS DE LA VILLE D’HUDSON
PROPOSED BY-LAW NO 681-2016 AMENDING BY-LAW No 637-2014 RELATING TO THE CODE OF ETHICS AND GOOD CONDUCT FOR ELECTED OFFICERS OF THE TOWN OF HUDSON
(annulant le No 676-2016)
(cancelling No 676-2016)
PROJET DE RÈGLEMENT No 682-2016 MODIFIANT LE RÈGLEMENT No 624 CONCERNANT LE CODE D’ÉTHIQUE ET DE DÉONTOLOGIE DES EMPLOYÉS MUNICIPAUX DE LA VILLE D’HUDSON
BY-LAW No 682-2016 AMENDING BY-LAW No 624 RELATING TO THE CODE OF ETHICS AND GOOD CONDUCT FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF HUDSON
(annulant le No 677-2016)
(cancelling No 677-2016)
Ces projets de règlements ont pour but d’interdire à tout membre du Conseil de la Ville ainsi qu’à tout employé municipal de faire l’annonce, lors d’une activité de financement politique, de la réalisation d’un projet, de la conclusion d’un contrat ou de l’octroi d’une subvention par la municipalité, le tout sauf si une décision finale relativement à ce projet, contrat ou subvention a déjà été prise par l’autorité compétente de la municipalité. Également, le membre du Conseil qui emploie du personnel municipal doit veiller à ce que ces employés respectent l’interdiction prévue à l’alinéa précédent. En cas de non-respect de cette interdiction par l’un de ceux-ci, le membre du conseil en est imputable aux fins de l’imposition de sanctions. L’adoption de ces règlements est prévue à la séance ordinaire du conseil du lundi, 7 novembre 2016 à 19h30, au Centre Communautaire, 394 Main, Hudson. Ces règlements peuvent être consultés à l’Hôtel de Ville, 481 Main, Hudson, durant les heures régulières qui sont de 08h30 à 16h30, du lundi au vendredi.
The purpose of these proposed by-laws is to prohibit municipal Council members and any municipal employee from announcing, during a political financing activity, the carrying out of a project, the making of a contract or the granting of a subsidy by the municipality, the whole unless a final decision regarding the project, the contract or the subsidy has already been made by the competent authority of the municipality. Also, a Council member who employs office personnel must ensure that those employees comply with the prohibition under the above paragraph. If an employee fails to comply with that prohibition, the council member is accountable and subject to sanctions. These by-laws will be adopted at the next regular Town Council Meeting to be held on Monday, November 7th, 2016 at 7:30 PM at the Community Centre, 394 Main, Hudson. These by-laws are available for consultation at the Town Hall, 481 Main, Hudson, during working hours which are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., from Monday to Friday.
Donné à Hudson Ce 7 octobre 2016.
Given at Hudson This 7th, day of October 2016.
Diane Duhaime Greffier Adjoint / Assistant Town Clerk Thursday, October 13, 2016
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Alzheimer’s – access to assets Q: I have a friend whose father is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and his partner cannot access any assets because they are in his name. Can you please explain what would need to be done to make sure that no assets are frozen for people in this situation? Is it true that all of this must be put in place previous to an official diagnosis by a doctor? A: Generally, anyone of sound mind can give a mandate or power of attorney to someone to perform specific acts related to financial matters such as giving someone the power to pay bills or cash cheques. A domestic mandate also exists legally between married couples to take care of one another. In certain cases governments and insurers are allowed to make arrangements with a third party for the cashing of cheques in cases of inaptitude but they do not give powers to manage all of the assets. There are factual questions, including the degree of incapacitation that must be verified, to see if the above can apply along with verifying whether a protection mandate was signed. This is when people who are not incapacitated write a protection mandate covering the situation where they do become incapacitated. However to validate a signed protection mandate one must go to court in the judicial district in which the incapable person resides and file an application. You have to include a copy of the medical and psychosocial assessments establishing the mandator’s state of incapacity. The court judgment then allows for the applicant, when all criteria are met, to take care of property, money or debts. If none of the above applies and there is confirmed Alzheimer’s, your friend may have to take further steps. In those cases when a person is no longer in full possession of their mental faculties and if that person has not prepared a protection mandate and other legal forms of representation do not apply, and their financial situation needs a legal representative, you must file a different court application. You must obtain medical and psychosocial assessments confirming the person’s incapacity and need for protection. You may contact for help the integrated health and social services centre (CISSS) in the territory in which the person resides. Once the medical condition is confirmed, there is a choice to be made (excluding the nomination of a temporary advisor for a temporary condition which is not your case). The choice depends on the degree of illness and other legal criteria to determine whether you ask the court for a tutor or a curator. Tutorship is proposed for a person who is partially or temporarily incapacitated. An incapable person benefiting from tutorship can perform certain actions on their own or be assisted by their tutor. The scope of a tutor’s responsibility is determined by the court, sometimes following the recommendation of any intervening family and friends. More serious is the curatorship choice when a person is totally and permanently incapable of caring for themselves and managing their affairs. Again the court decides the scope of the curator’s responsibilities. Based on your question that refers to an irreversible medical condition, with access seemingly already denied to financial assets, it may be appropriate to explore the application for a court-named representative. Access to property would then necessarily have to go through the courts for management and protection of the assets. Please send your questions to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca Website: vmaranda.com
Liberals Continued from page 3 The deadline for applications has passed and the youth council members will be announced in the near future. A briefing session with his administrative assistant prepared the MP for House of Commons business in the coming weeks. “Bill C16 will be coming up in the next session. It’s an amendment to the Canadian Human Rights Act to prohibit discrimination based upon gender identity or expression,” said assistant Sarah MarinierDoucet. Also coming up is Bill S201 prohibiting genetic discrimination. “It’s a case of the law needing to catch up with technology,” said Schiefke. “This law is intended to protect individuals from having genetic information used against them,” he added. As an example, he described how a genetic predisposition for a disease could lose an individual a job opportunity or insurance benefits based upon genetic testing. The trip from Schiefke’s office in the Justice building, formerly the headquarters for the RCMP, to the House of Commons provided a moment for Schiefke to explain what was happening to buildings on Parliament Hill. “By 2018, everything in the center block will be moved to the west block, including the House of Commons,” he said. Currently, a temporary House of Commons is being constructed in what was the central courtyard of the west block. “It will take about 10 years to completely refurbish the center block,” he added. Question Period in the House of Commons on Thursday, October 6, is a matter of record. However, actually
Rigaud Continued from page 6 Councillor Édith de Haerne invited Rigaud citizens to a free conference on the subject of the Emerald Ash Borer beetle and its effect on local forest. The conference, featuring a presentation by biologist and agronomist Micheline Lèvesque, takes place Tuesday, October 18, at the Édifice Paul-Brasseur,
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Salle de l’Amité at 7 p.m. During the second question period, resident William Bradley raised the issue of simultaneous translation from French to English during council proceedings. The mayor responded the cost for such a service would be prohibitive and the town is conducts its business officially in French. Bradley also wanted council to take action regarding a verbal altercation between himself and another citizen during the September 12, 2016 Council Meeting. Gruenwald replied the incident did not involve any councillors and was a matter between the two individuals involved. The mayor suggested Bradley contact the Sûreté du Québec (SQ). Bradley pointed out that the other person involved is a relative of a council with Gruenwald reiterating it was not a council matter.
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being in the House and witnessing the thrust and parry, the maneuvering for position is an experience not to be forgotten. The government was criticized for putting off legislation providing equal pay for women until 2018. “We have to do due diligence on this legislation,” said Schiefke outside the House. “As the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour MaryAnn Mihychuk explained, all of the 874,000 employees and 10,800 employers included in the legislation have to be consulted. It takes time and it’s a complicated process.” It was also the day when Minister of Foreign Affairs Stéphane Dion was taken to task by the opposition for a gesture he made in response to a statement made by Conservative MP Michael Cooper regarding the return of four missing children to Canada from Iran. In his statement, Cooper described how the Prime Minister had met with the children’s mother Alison Azer and assured her he was preoccupied with the case. Cooper pointed out the 5-month delay stating, “It is time for the Prime Minister to demonstrate leadership, take action and make the return of these four Canadian children a priority.” In response, Dion said the gesture was in reference to the criticism of the Prime Minister, not Azer or her family. In the end, he apologized to Azer for the gesture. According to Schiefke, the case in question is very complicated. “The previous Conservative government severed all diplomatic relations with Iran. We have to work through channels with other countries that do have a diplomatic relationship to make this happen,” he said later in the day. “Having a diplomatic relationship with a country does not mean that we agree with everything they do. It means we are able to communicate with them.”
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MAYOR’S REPORT ON THE FINANCIAL SITUATION OF THE TOWN OF SAINT-LAZARE Prepared by Mayor Robert Grimaudo Regular meeting of October 4, 2016 In accordance with Section 474.1 of the Cities and Towns Act, I report on the Town’s financial situation. In order to meet the requirements of this obligation, I will address the following: x x x x x
the financial statements as of December 31, 2015; the independent auditor’s report (2015); the three-year capital expenditure program (2016-2017-2018); the preliminary information with respect to the 2016 financial statements; the general orientation of the next budget (2017) and the next three-year capital expenditure program (2017-2018-2019).
In accordance with Section 11 of the Act respecting the remuneration of elected municipal officers, the present report includes a summary of the remuneration and expense allowances each council member receives from the Town, an agency or a supramunicipal organization. Finally, appended to this report is a list of all contracts exceeding $25,000 awarded by the Town between September 2, 2015 and September 6, 2016, as well as the list of all contracts exceeding $2,000 awarded during that period to one and the same co-contracting party when the total amount of these contracts is greater than $25,000. (Document dated October 4, 2016) 1.
Financial results as of December 31, 2015
The financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015 were tabled at the council meeting held on May 3, 2016. The statements of detailed revenues and the operating surplus (deficit) for tax purposes by organizations for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 show revenues of $25,687,704 as well as tax costs and allocations totalling $21,792,872. Consequently, the financial statements show a $3,894,832 consolidated operating surplus for the 2015 fiscal year. A significant portion of this surplus comes from revenues that were higher than anticipated, specifically taxes and payments in lieu of taxes, grants provided by different governments, property transfer fees, building permits and subdivision permits. A significant portion of the surplus comes from the refund received for the services of the SÛRETÉ DU QUÉBEC. The other portion can be attributed primarily to the savings made in each of the departments in 2015. As of December 31, 2015, the non allocated operating surplus accumulated was $3,615,730 and the allocated portion was $3,481,440, from which $1,950,000 have been carried over to the 2016 budget, $1,000,000 allocated for construction of the town hall and $344,665 allocated for the conservation of green spaces. The Town also had an amount of $1,476,299 in its reserve fund, including $1,280,464 in its working capital fund. The amount set aside for emptying and removing sludge from the Town’s aeration tanks has reached $389,110. As of December 31, 2015, the Town’s long-term debt stood at $19,487,172. Of this amount, 4% ($835,900) will be reimbursed through subsidies from the Québec government, 44% ($8,615,400) will be paid by the tax payers and 52% ($10,035,872) represents the sector debts borne by a portion of taxpayers, notably for paving of local roads and for water and sewer infrastructures.
Quality of life in Saint-Lazare is one of our top priorities. In meeting its objectives, the town council must ensure respect for the environment and foster projects aimed at harmonious development. The Town’s obligations with respect to various partners such as the Sûreté du Québec, the Agence métropolitaine de transport, the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal (CMM) and the Municipalité régionale de comté (MRC), must also be taken into consideration. Annual projects such as the rehabilitation of streets, the improvement of sporting facilities and the infrastructures available in the Town’s many parks, and the integration of bike paths and lanes will be maintained. We wish to encourage active modes of transportation (walking, biking), especially in the centre of town. We will continue to hold popular events and gatherings, enjoyed by our community’s families and residents of all ages, most notably the Fête des neiges, Cyclo-tour, Fêtes de Saint-Lazare, Festival au Galop and our numerous cultural activities. We also wish to continue building community spirit by supporting the implementation of the 2016–2018 action plan that is part of the municipal family policy and senior-friendly municipality initiatives. The Elder Council implemented earlier this year is one of the undertakings stemming from this plan. St-Lazare’s town centre is constantly evolving. We have witnessed the ongoing changes that come with the arrival of new shops and businesses. Revitalizing the centre of town continues to be a priority. As such, funds will be allocated specifically for this purpose. The replacement of municipal infrastructures with new, safe, modern and adapted infrastructures is another of our objectives. Optimization of Centrale Sainte-Angélique was completed in 2015. On Saturday, April 30, 2016, citizens were invited to an open house in order to visit the new municipal workshop and fire station. Construction of town hall is currently underway and will continue into 2017. Other improvements will be made to the infrastructure of the Parc nature les Forestiers-deSaint-Lazare. In addition to providing young families with easier access to home ownership, and enabling retired individuals to remain in Saint-Lazare, the Cité-des-Champs, Cité-des-Papillons and Place du Parc housing projects also help ensure our consistency with the Metropolitan Land Use and Development Plan and allow us to encourage low-density projects that are in keeping with our conservation plan. We will continue the work begun in 2016 and then implement the master plan for the conservation of natural areas in order to set out on the path to sustainable development and maintain and protect the environmental heritage that characterizes Saint-Lazare and makes it unique.
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Remuneration of municipal council members
District
2.
Name
Function
Robert Grimaudo
Mayor Council member (MRCVS)
On April 28, 2016, chartered accountants Goudreau Poirier Inc. signed their audit report.
Committee member (MRCVS)
In order to allow for these investments, various sources of financing were anticipated for the capital expenditure program: the long-term loans, government grants, the working capital fund, parks and playground fund and operating budget.
¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾
The construction of a new town hall; The ongoing development of the bicycle path network; Reconstruction work on the territory’s road network; The supply of potable water to the Parc nature les Forestiers-de-Saint-Lazare; The improvement of many of the Town’s parks’ infrastructures; The addition of surveillance cameras and systems equipped with access control in various municipal parks and buildings; ¾ The acquisition and replacement of various equipment and vehicles. Preliminary information regarding 2016 financial results
Assuming that no major unforeseen events take place before the end of the current financial year, we anticipate a positive result for 2016. The extent of these positive results depends on the revenue generated through taxes and transfer taxes as well as the refund for the services provided by the SÛRETÉ DU QUÉBEC. General orientations of the 2017 budget and the next three-year capital expenditure program
$16,216.00 $0
$1,296.00
$0
(1)
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2016-2017-2018 three-year capital expenditure program
Among the projects listed in the said program, the Town Council authorized or carried out the following during the course of 2016:
Non-taxable allowance
($108/meeting attended – estimated at 12 meetings attended in 2016)
The last three-year capital expenditure program adopted by the members of council at the special sitting of December 15, 2015, indicated investment activities totalling $56,022,800, with $30,954,450 for 2016.
4.
Addition remuneration
$59,401.42 $1,672.00
(11 anticipated meetings attended)
After conducting their audit in keeping with generally accepted Canadian auditing standards, they stated that, in their opinion: “…the financial statements give, in all major aspects, an accurate picture of the financial affairs of the Town of Saint-Lazare as of December 31, 2015, including the results of its operations, changes in its net financial assets (net debt) and cash flows for the year ended on that date, in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards.” 3.
Base salary
Independent auditor’s report for the year 2015
1)
Lise Jolicoeur
Councillor Acting mayor – City Acting mayor - MRC
$270.89
$0
$19,800.56 $1,421.42 $152.00
$9,900.28 $229.07 $76.00
2
Pamela Tremblay
Councillor
$19,800.56
$9,900.28
3
Brigitte Asselin
Councillor
$19,800.56
$9,900.28
4
Marc-André Esculier
Councillor
$4,950.14
$2,475.07
(elected 25, 2016)
Councillor
$9,379.63
$4,689.82
September
(paid 13 weeks in 2016)
Denis Briard
(until June 16, 2016)
5
Serge David
Councillor Acting mayor - City
$19,800.56
6
Richard Nataf
Councillor
$19,800.56
$437.36
$9,900.28 $70.48 $9,900.28
In 2016, I serve, as required, on the following committees: x Public Safety Committee; x Fire and Civil Safety committee; x Human Resources Committee; x Water Table; x Meeting of the members of the commission and review committee for the Fire Safety Cover Plan x Meeting of the members of the Fire Safety Cover Plan consultation committee; x Regional Development Table.
7.
Conclusion
We have the will and the discipline required to maintain a sound and reliable financial structure. We also wish to continue offering our citizens and future generations a distinctive quality of life that respects the environment. Over the next few weeks, the members of the municipal council and the town’s administration will be working on the upcoming budget. Our priority is to offer quality services to our citizens while continuing to improve infrastructures and invest in the future.
TOWN OF SAINT-LAZARE Mayor,
The 2017 budget process is currently underway in collaboration with the Town’s administrative team. One of our main concerns is to continue better serving our citizens. Robert Grimaudo
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PARRYWINKLE JAMES PARRY Now as regular readers of this column almost certainly know, I don’t usually report on weddings. But when PHOTO BY I learned that MAURICE JEFFERIES a dynamic and most creative young couple – Jenna Kroon and Jean-François Gagné featured on the front page of Your Local Journal three years ago - tied the knot in a fairy tale setting at their St. Lazare home and garden recently, well how could I resist? --------------Why the front page, you are asking? Because to the total surprise of Jenna, JF actually went down on one knee to propose atop Machu Picchu in Peru during a hiking vacation there. And why has it taken so long to actually marry after nine years of being a couple? - not that it was really any of my business - I asked Jenna this week. “Because we returned home to plunge myself full time into my Kroon Designs upcycling business while JF continued his work as a consultant for Apple, and we were saving up money towards the purchase of our first home,” she told me. “And, in November of last year, we finally found our sweet nest in St. Lazare. It is a darling tin-roofed farm house almost 100 years old, full of charm on two acres before the land turns into horse trails, and it’s our wee sanctuary and we couldn’t be happier.” Not that it was exactly a perfect walk-in property, she laughed. “The preparation of an old home is all the work you can imagine added to all the tasks that emerge as you start the daunting lists. We had to pour foundation, raise the beautiful sinking barn, route power to the barn, install walls, move landfill, repair the drive, as well as groom the garden trails and
land. And that was just the tip of the iceberg. But it was a family affair with our friends and mates joining in the challenge and excitement. Evenings and weekends as our dreams come together.” And what a magical, fairy tale wedding it was. With every detail for the vintage farm house theme handmade and orchestrated by Jenna and all the suppliers and contributors all from within our region. Including Tim Walsh who sang them down the tree-lined ‘aisle’. That theme, by the way, included tables adorned with rustic elements such as Underwood typewriters, vintage sewing machines, rusty tool chests, candelabras, old scales, wooden cheese boxes, bird cages, and countless candles. What’s more, throughout the gardens there were lawn games to enjoy including horse shoes, bean bag toss, giant Jenga, and croquet, plus an epic photo booth in the chandelier-lit barn with props, wing backed chairs, and the silliest of friends filling the camera all evening! And the evening wrapped up with a stunning tipi fire pit, gigantic marshmallows, dancing and assorted shenanigans, topped off with midnight poutine from Sauvé’s Restaurant in Hudson. Said Jenna, “It was a true showcase of the golden talents that can be found in our town. I will never forget the resounding joy and fun every single person was having. Blessed with incredible weather and the best neighbours we could ask for. To the love of my life, JF, we have shared in the most tremendous adventures and on this next one, as husband and wife, I couldn’t be more proud and excited! Well, you certainly got me excited guys. Even if I wasn’t actually there in person. But please do invite me to your 1st Anniversary celebration, and every one after that! --------------BON APPETIT & CHEERS -
PHOTO BY CHRISTINE GHALEB
Robert Aboud (centre) and his wife, Zeina Abdulkarim, to his right, welcomed foodies and wine lovers alike to their St. Lazare home recently for the launch of their new courses running through April next year.
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Definitely one for the photo album at the recent fairy tale wedding of Jenna Kroon and JeanFrancois Gagné at their new dream home in St. Lazare.
Meanwhile, together with my beautiful Sunshine, and always in search of something new, I was delighted to join another couple at their St. Lazare home recently together with a whole bunch of other people who love food and wine. Namely Zeina Abdulkarim and her hubby, Robert Aboud. The occasion? The launch of their new Zeina’s Kitchen cooking classes and his wine courses running from now through June next year. And what a most entertaining and informative evening it was. Now many readers almost certainly know Zeina as a haidresser working in the Hudson-St. Lazare region for over 20 years and now at Salon Odyssey on Harwood. Fascinated to learn that before starting her classes, she did some catering for a few years and, more recently, a video series called How To Energize Your Life In 8 Weeks with Joanna McDonald of Soul Food fame. Says Zeina, now in her second season of giving classes, “My passion for food has followed me since a very young age and I feel the most comfortable behind my kitchen counter. Now in my 40s, I have become even more aware of the importance of eating healthy. And I look forward to having the opportunity to inspire others to make delicious homemade food, understand the importance of good nutrition, and have fun at the same time.” --------------CALLING ALL OENOPHILES - As for Robert, he tells me that his ‘wine journey’ began quite organically when he and a group of colleagues at work decided to organize wine tastings in each other’s kitchen and dining rooms. “This led to me seeking out a formal education program that could satisfy my rapidly growing obsession with all things wine. I sought out the best program I could find and enrolled with the internationally acclaimed Wine and Spirit Education Trust and was awarded a Pass with Distinction in 2007 for the level 3 Advanced Certificate.” Adds Robert, “One of my greatest
pleasures is sharing and talking wine with other oenophiles who want to further their knowledge and share their experiences. And I’m really looking forward to providing them with the tools to expand their world of wine as we explore different wine producing regions, grape varietals, and learn tasting techniques once a month in Zeina’s Kitchen.” For further info, check out zeinaskitchen.weebly.com. And who knows? I might very well meet you there. But now I have to try and boil a couple of eggs, and not burn the toast, for breakfast! --------------LAUDABLE LEXOPHILIA - During which - and just food for thought - I shall be having a jolly good chuckle over these laughable Lexophilia observations e-mailed to me this week by my favourite YLJ wagster, Jane Kirkwood. Venison for dinner again? Oh deer! How does Moses make tea? Hebrews it. England has no kidney bank, but it does have a Liverpool. They told me I had type-A blood, but it was a Typo. Jokes about German sausage are the wurst. I know a guy who’s addicted to brake fluid, but he says he can stop any time. I stayed up all night to see where the sun went, and then it dawned on me. This girl said she recognized me from the vegetarian club, but I’d never met herbivore. I’m reading a book about anti-gravity. I just can’t put it down. I did a theatrical performance about puns. It was a play on words. I didn’t like my beard at first. Then it grew on me. When you get a bladder infection, urine trouble. Broken pencils are pointless. What do you call a dinosaur with an extensive vocabulary? A thesaurus. I dropped out of communism class because of lousy Marx. I got a job at a bakery because I kneaded dough. Velcro - what a rip off! Don’t worry about old age; it doesn’t last. Who on earth dreams these up? Why a lexophile, of course! And that’s a wrap! E-mail: creation@videotron.ca
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Beaconsfield native stars in web series ‘Monogamy’ Stephanie O’Hanley Special Contributor
Now living in Los Angeles and playing Stacy Shaw in the web series Monogamy, acting wasn’t in Tanya Katchouni’s original plans. Katchouni grew up in Beaconsfield, where she attended École primaire
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acting class and a ‘C’ in the marketing class. “When I took that class I had never felt anything like that before in my life,” Katchouni added. “I was doing things in that class that I would never do in my regular life. Stuff you’re uncomfortable with in your life, as an actor it was easy for me to express.” Falling in love with acting, “was not what I planned on doing but it’s probably what I’m going to be doing for the rest of my life because once you start, you can’t really stop,” she says. Her advice to anyone pursuing a passion? “Even if you’re doing other things, you just keep doing what you absolutely love because that’s what makes a person happy.” Soon after embracing acting, Katchouni was booking indie projects. Her TV debut involved a few episodes on the YTV children’s show Prank Patrol, where André Simoneau and his ninja assistants helped children pull pranks on unsuspecting victims. “I had a gymnastics background and they needed somebody to replace the female ninja from time to time.” Continued on page 16
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Friendship bench gifted to Mount Pleasant Students at Hudson’s Mount Pleasant Elementary school have some extra seating room this year and it’s likely the first time they’ve encountered a school bench bookended by two chubby bears and a curious squirrel. “The purpose of the bench is for children to make friends, to come and hang out together,” said Cristina Capela, co-president of the Home and School Association chapter along with Sarah McPherson. “It’s been very, very successful. The kids love it, they flock to it.” Hand carved by Tyler Bindon of Bindon Carpentry & Carving, the bench is made from BC redwood cedar donated
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Spend only a few minutes talking to Vajeethan Sriranganathan, owner and manager of the Vaudreuil-Dorion branch of UCMAS Mental Math Schools and you will be convinced that this program is the right thing for your children. In this age when we rely on computers and our cell phones to perform even the most basic arithmetical calculations, the UCMAS program is taking the educational world by storm with something as simple as an abacus − yes, an abacus. UCMAS stands for ‘Universal Concept of Mental Arithmetic Systems.’ The program has been around for decades, but its importance is even more significant in this age of dependence on electronics that has allowed our brainpower to develop flab. UCMAS is a development program for children ages 4 to 13. It enhances brainpower using something as simple as mental math and an ancient tool. It’s not merely a means to improve math skills; the program promotes memory, concentration, creativity and general problem solving skills − all key skills that inspire greater self-confidence and therefore success not only from an early age in school, but also
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Actress Continued from page 12 She moved to Toronto. “Pretty much as soon as I got there I booked a high school musical, the stage version of High School Musical 2. “I had never sung in public before that,” Katchouni said. “I ended up doing an audition because they couldn’t
find someone to play the lead...It was great until I lost my voice because I didn’t really know how to use my voice. I can sing and I can carry a tune but I’m not a trained singer. So I have a permanent raspy voice.” Though she moved to Los Angeles in 2014 and is mainly based there, she’s currently auditioning in booming Vancouver. ”It’s out of control the amount of stuff that’s filmed here,” Katchouni said. “I’ve been feeling the need to go back to Canada in the last few months and work in Canada, work with my friends who are still in Canada. It’s just a different energy than Los Angeles. As much as I love California, after a while it gets to you when every single person you encounter is in the industry, you want to just connect with real people and do things that are not just about that industry.” Katchouni, who’s currently working on a film with a friend who lives in New York, says if she reaches a certain level, “if I have connections and money and all of that,” she’d like to be a producer and especially produce documentaries. “There are a lot of documentaries that need to be seen, they just need somebody to help them get them out there. “Watch the show!” Katchouni says of Monogamy, which has Season Two episodes premiering on YouTube every Monday. While the first season asked whether a lifetime of sexual monogamy with one person is even possible for the show’s characters, the second season answers the question.
“I like the second season because it’s an ensemble cast. I’m one of the female leads but it kind of goes into all these different relationships which I find so interesting,” she said. “It’s all about being monogamous but they’re all dealing with different issues that I think people deal with in real life.” Katchouni said her co-stars include
actors who’ve appeared on The Tyler Perry Show, the Young and the Restless and Shameless. “It’s an amazing cast. No egos, everyone’s just there to have fun and to make this thing happen.” To watch the first and second season online, consult www.monogamythewebseries.com/series.html
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StoryFest’s amazing Another successful program continues Festival des couleurs Audrey Wall Special contributor
If you’ve missed the first two weeks of StoryFest, don’t despair - there is much more to come. Week Three starts with a unique event Saturday evening, October 15 at the Hudson Village Theatre. Billed as 3 Authors of Note, it features a trio of Montreal writers who share the common bond of writing about music and it all starts off with the beautiful sounds of soprano Carolina Pla, accompanied by the talented Judi Meade. Eric Siblin is an award-winning journalist and filmmaker, and was the pop music critic at the Montreal Gazette. His first book, The Cello Suites, won many awards, and he will be here to talk about his newest book, Studio Grace, which tells the inside story about the making of a record. Nisha Coleman has written a story about her life as a busker entitled Busker: Stories from the Streets of Paris. Ian McGillis is the Montreal Gazette book review columnist and a music critic, and the author of the prize-winning A Tourist’s Guide to Glengarry. A panel discussion will follow the presentations of the authors. The evening is co-sponsored by the Quebec Writer’s Federation (QWF) and The Greenwood Centre. Greenwood’s StoryFest is extremely fortunate to have so many wonderful Canadian authors come to Hudson: next week brings us two of the best. On Tuesday evening, October 18, twotime Giller nominee Heather O’Neill (The Girl Who Was Saturday Night; Daydreams of Angels) will be on stage
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Award-winning author Heather O’Neill will appear for Greenwood’s StoryFest on Tuesday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. at Hudson Village Theatre.
at the Hudson Village Theatre, and on Thursday evening, October 20, Commonwealth Writers’ Prize winner Marina Endicott (Good to a Fault; Close to Hugh) will appear. Endicott will also speak to a group of Westwood Senior High students on Friday. Looking ahead at next week, another special StoryFest event (sponsored by the Hudson Film Society), will present Love and Friendship on Monday, October 24 at 2 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m. Based on a novella that Jane Austen wrote in 1794, the film is a wickedly modern romantic comedy, and has been called “…pure pleasure, and one of the best movies of the year”. Tickets for all these events can be purchased in advance online at www. greenwoodstoryfest.com, at Pure Art, 422 Main Road, Hudson, or at the theatre door, 28 Wharf Road.
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Councillor Archie Martin, a Mi’kmaq Métis, was on hand for the annual Rigaud Festival of Colours with an educative installation about the culture, traditions, history of First Nations of the Americas. For more photos of the festival, see our Facebook page.
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Fall Projects The English Gardener Gorgeous grasses you don’t have to mow James Parry Your Local Journal
While many gardeners spend countless hours every summer mowing their lawns and whackPHOTO BY GREG JONES ing down the grass to golf course perfection - which often, when the rain doesn’t fall or it is not watered by hand, leads to major dry patches to be re-seeded the following year - I’m certainly not one of them. And so it is at this time of year that I really appreciate the ornamental grasses growing in my garden. With all their sky-soaring delicate and graceful leaves topped with various tassels and plumes - called inflorescences by the way - that make for creative indoor arrangements for months to come and particularly so when supported by last of the season Hosta leaves. My personal favourite ornamental is the spectacular Zebra Grass, originally from Japan and to give it its proper Latin nomenclature Miscanthus sinensis Zebrinus, which can grow well over 6-feet tall with its green and yellow striped
arching leaves making for a dramatic focal point or screen when perennials around them have finished blooming and have gone to sleep for the winter. Of course, Zebra Grass plants also die back in winter. But they are perennial and will always re-sprout and expand come spring. I always lop them off with a pair shears at ground level once the first frost hits, so the new shoots will not have to battle their way through the resultant heavy, snow-covered, sodden carpet of leaves. Gives them an early start on next year’s growing season, but it’s not essential. They will be back anyway. As will another of my favourites, the tall Japanese Plume Grass with its white feathery fronds growing over 8-feet tall swaying and dancing in the wind. A real showstopper that can also be divided and transplanted in clumps elsewhere in the garden should you so wish. Ad infinitum! And there’s an added bonus with these grasses folks. You don’t have to mow them throughout the summer! Until next time, have fun in your garden! E-mail: creation@videotron.ca
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Zebra Grass with its graceful plumes still to turn white in the photo above is a real showstopper in the garden.
Town of Hudson to open new off-leash Dog Park
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Dogs and their owners are invited to the grand opening of Hudson’s Dog Park on Main Road, a newly completed facility that has separate enclosures for both large and small breeds.
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The Town of Hudson is pleased to announce that the off-leash dog park on Main Road will have its official opening Saturday, October 15 at 1 p.m. The opening will be celebrated with treats for dogs, provided by Penny Petz, and the planting of a Weeping Willow tree which will provide a large canopy of shade in the summer months. The dog park is situated on Main Road, opposite from Thompson Park. With abundant parking and a pictureperfect view of the Lake of Two Mountains, this park is sure to become a favourite among Hudson residents.
Located on the west side of town, the park boasts a newly-constructed fence, a separate space for small dogs, as well as different obstacles for the dogs to play in, over, and around. The construction of the park is due to the hard work of the Parks and Recreation team. Thanks also go to resident Terry Gallagher for her donation of a Lilac tree, which can be enjoyed from one of the benches that have been added to the park. All two-legged and four-legged guests are welcome at the park for its official opening.
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Home and Estate Building bridges Joyce Pardo Special contributor
A special presentation luncheon was held September 16 to honour three St. Lazare residents who have devoted the last two decades to the establishment and growth of the St. Lazare Seniors Bridge Club. Merry Larocque, actively involved in the St. Lazare community for many years, founded the Bridge Club in the mid-1990s with less than 10 players. She has had the satisfaction of seeing this grow to well over 100 members, including many from surrounding areas, thanks to her enthusiasm, dedication,
and hard work, appreciated by all. Jean-Guy Beaulne, active and helpful in the growth of the Club for 20 years, has used his blogging skills to pass along informative communications to all members, keeping everyone up-to-date on the Bridge Club’s activities. He has always been ready and willing to give a helping hand. Marilyn Mason, also for the past two decades, was always there to ensure the delicious coffee was hot and ready, always with a smile, always willing to help in any way she could. All three people were presented with beautiful commemorative plaques, thanking them for their dedication and
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(Left to right): Marilyn Mason, Merry Larocque, and Jean-Guy Beaulne.
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No one should face hereditary cancer alone Geeta Soni Special contributor
Thinking about or dealing with cancer risk can be scary or overwhelming, but receiving information and resources is comforting, empowering, and lifesaving. Punjab Sports & Cultural Association presented via The DOvEE Project (Diagnosing ovarian and endometrial cancer early) Saturday, October 8, at the Vaudreuil-Dorion Centre Multi-Sport. It was evident that lots of time, energy and planning went into the organization of this presentation. Marie-Claude Nichols (Member of National Assembly from Vaudreuil, Quebec Liberal Party) was the guest of honour with over 70 community women attending the presentation. There was a tremendous interest in the event and the audience asked many questions of the Keynote Speakers / ConfÊrenciers d’Honneur: Dr. Anupam Joshi MD and Joelle Malek BSN RN regarding women’s health followed by the delicious refreshments provided by the volunteers of the
community. The organizing committee would like to thank everyone who contributed to making this event so incredibly successful and would like to extend a gracious thank you to our dear sponsor - Association Casa Espoir. We look forward to bringing more events in 2017 and seek continuous support from everybody involved at all levels. Information regarding Ovarian Cancer Close surveillance or screening for cancer on a routine basis to identify cancer early on at its most treatable stage. Surveillance doesn’t prevent cancer; however, catching cancer early improves a person’s odds of survival. Ovarian cancer is particularly difficult to detect. Hidden deep in the abdominal cavity, ovaries are difficult to view or feel and abnormalities are not always found early. Even with the most rigorous surveillance, ovarian cancer is often detected only in its advanced stage. Even when detected early, the disease often requires aggressive treatment such as chemotherapy. For these
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Town of Hudson Awarded Celebration Garden The Town of Hudson is the lucky recipient of one of 150, ‘150th Celebration Gardens’ being distributed across Canada – by the Canadian Garden Council in collaboration with Vesey’s Bulbs of Prince Edward Island – in celebration of Canada’s sesquicentennial in 2017. Containing 1000 tulip bulbs, the inter-
national symbol of friendship and an enduring symbol of our national ethos of kindness and hospitality, the 150th Celebration Garden is a terrific way to say ‘Happy Birthday’ to Our Home and Native Land. Continued on page 25
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unique artisan who will know how to interpret your desires and create something that will fit your personalized decor and that you won’t find anywhere else. Too many designers stick to standards, which is no better than buying off-theshelf furniture, but at a very high premium. If you want something special, you have to entrust your home or commercial furniture dreams to a designer whose craft is the result of the perfect union between experience, skill, and imagination. Joseph Émil Design has been creating one-of-a-kind furniture for numerous satisfied and returning clients for nearly a decade. Joseph Émil Turcotte, owner, designer, and craftsman, benefits from 30 years of experience in the field that goes all the way back to his school years. “I started restoring antiquities back in 1986. It’s something I did to support myself through school. Nowadays, I do custom design work − specific requests, either directly from the client, the designer the architect, or the customer,” Émil explains. Émil can design any type of furniture for any type of function: dining room and bedroom sets, bookcases; all types of tables, desks and workstations; armoires and chests, and more. Émil can also bring to life your more whimsical furniture ideas, such as luxury pet beds and truly unique wooden kitchen counters that are both beautiful and functional and that will add a warm touch to your kitchen decor. “Whatever the client needs. Whatever the client can imagine,” Émil says. And one look at the sample creations showcased on his Facebook or web page will give you a good idea of Émil’s skills and imagination. His creative spirit is captured in all his work. His unique approach and solu-
tions to design challenges are captured in some exemplary work such as mantles and over-mantles, libraries, wine cellars, closets, office and garage storage areas. Émil’s mission is to design and make unique, custom furniture to fit all styles and homes. High quality is the characteristic shared by all his work. Regardless of your budget, Émil can craft high quality, reasonably priced furniture. One of Émil’s other unique services is his ability to ‘repurpose’ existing furniture to create exciting and truly unique pieces. In these projects, such as the transformation of an old piano into a bar, or the conversion of an old Victrola record player into a storage unit, Émil demonstrates the extent of his talent. Émil can transform the useless into priceless items sure to become valued family heirlooms. Émil favours a sculptural look. “I enjoy pairing domestic and exotic woods in order to enhance visual appeal and style,” he explains, and this approach couldn’t be better represented than in the very special, oversized kitchen cutting boards he crafted for a client recently. His work enjoys an expanding and loyal clientele that stretches far into both Quebec and Ontario. “Most of my clients are returning clients,” he says, with new clients discovering his unique work every season. Joseph Émil Design can be reached through the toll-free number, 1-800-5501056. You can also visit his website (josephemildesign.cool) and his Facebook page (www.facebook.com/Joseph-EmilDesign-724053064342177/?fref=ts) for an inspiring tour of some of his most original creations.
THINGS TO SEE AND DO To submit your “Things to See and Do”, send your information to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca before Tuesday noon. All announcements should include dates, times and addresses. Publishing priority will be given to non-profit and community based groups. BAIE D’URFÉ Gathering of Artisans Craft Show - Baie-d’Urfé Curling Club, 63 Churchill Road and the Red Barn, 20609 Lakeshore Road. October 15 and 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring 35 juried crafters in two buildings. Light lunch available, parking at 63 Churchill Rd. Benefitting local charities Blue Therapy Dogs and NOVA. HUDSON Join the Canadian Wildlife Federation and Le Nichoir Wild Bird Conservation Centre for a free bird-watching and exploration walk in the Clarke Sydenham Nature Reserve situated behind Le Nichoir on October 15. There will be two activities; one from 9 to 11 a.m. and another from 1 to 3 p.m. Discover the birds and other hidden treasures of the reserve; migrating and resident birds, old forests, mushrooms and more. Fun activities, a bird-feeder craft, and a visit of the bird rehabilitation centre are also planned. Meeting point at Le Ncihoir, 637 Main Road. Registration is mandatory and must be done through the CWF Wild Family Nature Club web calendar. For morning event, consult cwf.tiged.org/wfnc/ calendar/event/33755. For afternoon, consult: cwf.tiged.org/wfnc/calendar/ event/33757. Hudson Garden Club features ‘Orchids for Everyone’ by André Poliquin, Président, Société des Orchidophiles de Montréal and Directeur, Orchidexpo International de Montréal. He is an avid gardener and a specialist in orchids and roses. He will share his extensive knowledge of and passion for orchids. Please bring a food bank donation. Guests welcome: $5. Tuesday, October 18, 7:30 p.m. at St. James’ Church Hall, 642 Main Road. There are Open Studios October 19 and October 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre, 394 Main Road, in the Youth Centre Room. The first is ‘A talk on art’ by the well-known Montreal artist, Catherine Bates. The second is sketching a live model for a fee of $5. All media and levels are welcome. Organized by Linda Denis, these two workshops are sponsored by ArtistesHudsonArtists. POINTE CLAIRE On October 20, the Canadian Aviation Historical Society Montreal Chapter features as guest speaker Timothy Dubé. A long-time member of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA 624538) and its Vintage Aircraft Association (VAA 713826) Division. Tim will share images from this year’s AirVenture Oshkosh 2016, as well as personal insights gained from his many past experiences. Meeting starts at 11 a.m. in the Pointe Claire
Legion Hall, at 365 St-Louis Avenue. A $5 voluntary landing fee is requested for a light lunch. Anyone interested in the history of civil or military aviation is welcome. For further information call Ron at (450) 463-1998. Table de Quartier Sud de l’Ouest de l’Île (TQSOI) is inviting the residents of the region to celebrate its first Action Plan for Social Development. The event will be held October 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Arthur-Séguin Chalet, 365 Saint-Louis Avenue. The development of this plan is the result of a strong collaboration between individuals and the community partners who created innovative ideas to address issues that have a direct influence on the quality of life of the residents. They are transportation, food security, affordable housing, health and social services, poverty and social exclusion. Your active participation is important, please come and join us in creating a better society for all of our residents. Register at (438) 938-7764 or communications@tqsoi.org. St. Columba concerts presents My Canada – Singing the Soul of a Country featuring Barbara Lewis, folk/pop singer; Doug Balfour, piano; and Sage Reynolds, bass. Barbara Lewis returns with her new concert, a tribute to Canada’s upcoming 150th birthday in 2017. The concert features some of Canada’s most beloved songs including those by Joni Mitchell, Claude Dubois, Stompin’ Tom Connors, Leonard Cohen and many more. Join us Saturday, Octobre 22, 7:30 p.m. 11 Rodney Avenue. Suggested donation: $15 (free for children). For more info, call (514) 364-3027 or (514) 697-8015. The Lakeshore Stamp Club will hold meetings on Thursday evenings October 13, 20, and 27. Meetings start at 7:30 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Church, 233 Ste-Claire Avenue. Activities include philatelic discussion groups, stamp talks, as well as exchange, display, and collection of postage stamps. New members and visitors are welcome. For more info, visit www.lakeshorestampclub.ca. A Fair Trade Rug Seminar will take place October 14 to 30. Learn about how fair trade rugs are made and see the stunning display of more than 150 rugs brought in for this event... some never seen on Canada before. A master artisan will be speaking Friday, October 21, 7 p.m. on the topic of ‘From Loom to Living Room - The History & Stories Behind Bunyaad Fair Trade Rugs.’ Besides the rugs themselves, fair trade promotes a fair wage for skilled work for some of the most marginalized people in the world. Ripple effects of fair trade purchases include empowerment of women, schooling for children (especially girls) and improving the general economy. Event
takes place at Dix Milles Villages, 290 Bord du Lac, Suite 108, Pointe-Claire Village. R.S.V.P. at (514) 428-0450. STE. ANNE DE BELLEVUE NOVA West Island is hosting the 5th edition of YOGA for NOVA. Come enjoy some sun salutations by warming your hearts to a good cause, Saturday, October 22, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Centre Harpell, 60 St-Pierre Street. All level yoga one hour class for adults - No experience required. Bilingual Light snack - Door Prizes. Register now at (514) 695-8335, ext. 207. Minimum donation: $15 per person. PHOTO COURTESY SIMON DUVAL
The Lakeshore Chamber Music Society presents the Waldstyn Trio with Mana Shiraishi, violin; PierreAlain Bouvrette, cello; and Martin Karlicek, piano in the first concert of their season. They will perform music by Dvorak, Piazzolla and Brahms. The concert takes place at Union Church, 24 Maple Avenue Friday, October 14,at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at the door; adults $20, seniors (60+) and students $15. Come and enjoy an evening of beautiful chamber music as well as an after concert reception with refreshments. For more details please visit our website at www.lakeshorechambermusic.org. The McGill Bird Observatory, in collaboration with the Morgan Arboretum, invites you to join them after dark for a night of discovery of the Northern Saw-whet Owl migration monitoring program. We will introduce you to the world of this magnificent little bird. The evening will include short activities and presentations suitable for the whole family. If the weather permits, and depending on the night and the migration of the owls, you may have the opportunity to watch the banding team in action as they band live owls. The cost of the evening is $20 for adults and $10 for children under 16 (the minimum recommended age
Come learn about the Saw-whet Owl in Ste. Anne de Bellevue including where it lives, what it eats, and all about its migration. See more details in listing.
is 8 years old). Parking is included in the cost and we invite you to bring a mug as we will serve a warm beverage during the evening. All proceeds for this program are used to support the continued research, monitoring, and education efforts by the McGill Bird Observatory. For more information visit www.oommbo.org. English presentations will be given on October 14, 18, 23 and 28 while French presentations will be on October 13, 16, 21, 22 and 27. Reservations need to be made by calling the Morgan Arboretum at (514) 398-7811 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. FURTHER AFIELD The Nature-Nurture Puzzle in mental health - Dr. Dolores Malaspina, Professor of Psychiatry at New York University’s School of Medicine, will discuss the risk factors that are associated with mental illness and what could protect someone from developing the disease. Free admission and no need to register in advance. For more information call (514) 486-1448. Lecture takes place October 27, 7 p.m., at the Oscar Peterson Concert Hall, 7141 Sherbrooke Street West.
Meet us at the Market Last day today until next year They say that all good things must come to an end. At least until the next time. And so it is that the Hudson Legion’s Farmer’s Market at the corner of Main and Selkirk will close at 7 p.m. this evening – Thursday, October 13. Organizers would like to thank all the vendors and their clients who have once again made it such a success these past few months. And they look forward to welcoming you all back next year. Same time, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., same place, and with the same philosophy. Bringing you the very best of local, or-
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Garden Continued from page 21 Public planting ceremony to take place “We feel very fortunate,” said Laura McCaffrey, Arts, Culture, and Communications Coordinator, “to have received one of these gardens as we understand that the Canadian Garden Council, the organization behind the 150th Celebration Garden program, received more than 400 applications. The garden, consisting of 500 red and 500 white tulip bulbs, generously donated by Vesey’s Bulbs of PEI, will be planted Sunday, October 16 at 1 p.m. on the grounds of Town Hall, 481 Main Road. Everyone, from seniors to school children and the public, is invited to attend the planting ceremony as our community makes preparations to cel-
ebrate Canada’s 150th birthday next year. It takes a village . . . The Town of Hudson would like to thank Daphne Mulrooney for letting us know about the program, and Laura McCaffrey for submitting the winning ‘150th Celebration Garden’ application as well as all those that made this heartwarming program possible: Canadian Garden Council, Vesey’s Bulbs, Canada Post, Canadian Nursery Landscape Association, Niagara Parks Commission, GardenMaking magazine, Landscape Ontario, Ontario Garden Council, Baxter Travel Media, Enterprise Canada, Gardens BC, Québec Gardens’ Association and VIA Rail Canada. For more information, media only, please contact: Laura McCaffrey, lauram@ville.hudson.qc.ca, (450) 4586699, ext. 226.
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Dry Firewood. Stacking and kindling available. Very reasonable. Dan: 514-291-1068
Ste-Anne de Bellevue, 4½, 2 bedroom apartment for rent in the heart of Ste-Anne de Bellevue, washer/dryer, fridge/stove included. With balcony. $775/month. 514993-3552 (161020)
PIANO PIANO PIANO Fine tuning $88. Regulation, voicing, repairs, all makes and models, any condition, Grands and Upright pianos, keep your piano tuned, enjoy music. quebecpiano@gmail.com. Text or call 514-206-0449. Thank You! (170309)
Handyman / Renovations. Over 25 years experience. I do bathrooms, kitchens, ceramics, floors, etc. Free estimate. Patrick 450-206-0588 (161027)
4 Pirelli Snowsport winter tires for sale, on rims with hubcaps, size 235/50/R17, $160 for the set, 450-458-4951 (161027) Causeuse et chaise à oreille, avec pattes sculptées en bois, incluant les coussins et dessus de bras, couleur crème avec un tout petit rayé vieux bleu, 250$ négociable. 1 an d’usure. Presque pas utilisé. Référence Pierre 514-703-3281 (161013) Firewood, 2 years dry hardwood, 80% Maple. Bois de chauffage, bois franc sec de 2 ans, 80% Érable. 450-424-8001 or 438-822-2399 (161020)
125 - FOR RENT Cozy Cottage for rent. 4½ rooms, furnished, fireplace, large property, available October 1, 450 Lakeview, Hudson. 450458-4608 or 514-458-9888 (161013) A large 2 bedroom apartment in the heart of Hudson. Indoor parking. $970 per month. Available immediately. Call Jamie 514-927-3417 (161027) 3½, Pierrefonds, heating, electricity, fridge/stove included. Laundry hook-up. Parking. Non-smoking. No pets. Available immediately. $550/month. 514-626-7074 (161027)
Someone to share entire house with me, non-smoker, near Falcon Golf. No pets allowed. 2 + 1 bedrooms, huge bathroom, living room, kitchen, wood stove, laundry, pool table, finished basement, large backyard. $600/month plus utilities. Available December 1. 450-458-2351 (161020) New 4½ condo for rent, Hudson, 1 month free, hardwood floors, granite counters, dishwasher, indoor parking, available immediately, $1300/month. 4½ nouveau condo à louer, Hudson, 1 mois gratuit, planchers bois franc, comptoirs de granite, stationnement intérieur, libre immédiatement, 1300$/mois, 514-984-8081, nancy@vertdeveloppement.com (161013) 3 bedroom bungalow in St. Lazare, private backyard, appliances included, non-smoking, close to schools, quick access to Highway 40, $1300/month. Available November 1. 450-451-6137 or 514-928-7185 (161020) House for rent in DDO. 3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms. Single car garage with 2 cars driveway. 5min. walk to train and bus station. 20 min. to downtown by public transit! $1500/month. Available immediately. 514431-7678 or ddojing@hotmail.com (161020) Superb condo, quiet, St-Lazare, 5 minute walk pharmacies, grocery, beautiful parks. 1000sq.ft, 2 large, bright bedrooms, spacious living room Cathedral ceiling, hardwood flooring & fireplace, balcony, 2 parking places. $995/month + electricity, no pets, non-smoker, available immediately. Sam 514-776-6959 (161013) Chambre à louer, Hudson. Meublée. Internet, télévision, chauffée, éclairée inclus. Salle de bain privée. Pas d’animaux. Non-fumeur. Au mois. 17$/jour. Référence Pierre 514-7033281 (161013)
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150 - SERVICES Piano Tuning - Experienced local piano technician offering quality tunings and skillful repairs. Improve the sound and touch of your piano with hammer voicing and action regulation. Marc Lanthier 514770-7438 info@pianolanco.com 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 Cleaning ladies available, weekly, biweekly or occasionally. 20 years of experience with same clients. All have: attention to detail skills good work ethics motivated by perfection glowing references Call and leave message 450-458-0251 (161027) William Services. Windows & gutters cleaning. Cedar hedge trimming and planting. Wood and steel fences and more. Call William 514-983-8474 (161110) RENT-A-HUSBAND! Household projects, “Honey-do” lists, indoors or outdoors, no job too small! Call or text for an immediate response and get those odd jobs around the house done! 438-4051891 (161013) **MTL LANDSCAPING** - Lawn Maintenance – Grass cutting, overgrown ditch clearing, Hedge, shrub and tree trimming, top soil, flower beds, Spring / Fall clean ups. Very reliable. Myles Truax at 514-9293315 (161020) Steve’s Small Engine Repair located in Hudson/St-Lazare area. 514-220-6860 or stevchev@gmail.com. Repairs and Maintenance for Leaf Blowers, Snowblowers, Lawn Tractors, Lawn Mowers, Trimmers and more! (161020) “MAN WITH A VAN” MOVING. Whole house. Small moves, too! Quebec/Local/Ontario. Experienced/Equipped. Please leave a message 514-605-3868 MIKE THE MOVING MAN (161020)
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Jacques Harvey Piano School. Experienced, qualified teacher offers piano lessons to beginners or advanced students. Children and adults are welcome. Call 450-455-1544. SINGING LESSONS. Private or SemiPrivate. In my home (St-Lazare). Sing the songs you love! Call Morgan. 514-6071308 References available. 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 available 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. AspirateursHudson.com 67 McNaughten Hudson, Quebec 450-458-7488
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 Registered Gun Smith. Number one buyer of used guns in Quebec. 514-453-5018 ¿Moving? All jobs. Reliable, reasonable, fully equipped. Local and Ontario, Maritimes, USA. 35 yrs experience. Call Bill or Ryan 514-457-2063. Paul’s Painting, small & large renovations. Call 514-900-5839 (161110) Cleaning Services available weekly, biweekly or as needed. Attention to detail with a strong work ethic. Call for a free estimate. 450-458-8098 (161020) BOKOR RENOVATIONS. General and specialized contractor. In business since 1990. Kitchens, bathrooms, basements. Painting and decorating. Windows and doors. Insured, bonded and RBQ licensed #83468199-29. Member of ACQ. Drazen 514-8674192, www.bokorrenovation.com (161013)
Handyman/Contractor, reliable, 20 years experience. Plumbing, electrical, carpentry, cement work/repairs, decks. Structural experience. No job too big. Discounts for future contracts. Derek 514898-4392 (161020) Moving Service, local, trailer rentals. Call Colin: 514-850-9948 Nurses Aid / Housekeeper and Cook, available for home care. Have own car. Can drive you for medical appointments/ treatments, hospital visits. Good references. Will work all shifts including weekends. Call 450-202-1205 (161020)
BRICKWORK, BRICK POINTING, CHIMNEYS, CEMENT WORK, UNISTONE, FLAGSTONE. For free estimate, call fully-licensed general contractor. In business since 1990. Insured and bonded, RBQ #8346-8199-29. Member of ACQ. Drazen 514-867-4192, www.bokorrenovation.com (161013) 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 (161013) Local Handyman, change light and plumbing fixtures, soffit ventilation work, aluminum and vinyl repairs, caulking around windows and doors, door hanging and handles, gutter cleaning, yard cleaning, raking leaves, automotive repairs, equestrian experience, farm work. Good with animals. Gary 514502-5512 (161013) Cleaning team available weekly or biweekly; working in Hudson for 15 years. We do personalized cleaning. References available. Call Sylvie Farmer 514-972-8237 (161013) 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 Hedge and shrub trimming and planting, tree pruning and removal, stump grinding, gardening, fall clean-up and gutter cleaning. Grass cutting and sod. All exterior maintenance and general landscaping. Sean 514-991-9674 (161117) Experienced cleaning lady with spots available weekly, bi-weekly or as needed. Hardworking, reliable and trustworthy. References available. Call Janine at 514886-6762 (161027) Madame BlancheVille offers Professional Cleaning – including Window cleaning. We are accepting New Customers. Hudson, StLazare, Vaudreuil and surrounding areas. Call for free estimate. 514-909-5363 (161027)
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$ Buy car for scrap. Running or not, 24/7. www.scrapvehicule.com Call 514-951-4203
Largest Cortland Apple Plantation in Quebec, 70,000 bushels, with buildings. Maple Bush, 7,000 taps, plus 200,000 board feet of Red Oak, in Havelock. Patrick Pietry, Royal LePage Extra Bkr. 450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (161027)
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
Chevrolet Suburban 2010 -LT- White. Model 1500, 4x4. 60,000 km. Mint Condition, Like New. $30,000. Call 514-216-9217.
A Military Collector looking for medals, flags, swords, uniforms, documents, helmets, hats, all related war memorabilia WWI, WWII, Canadian/German or others. Antiques, collectibles, aviation, nautical, coins, badges, maps, signs. Please contact Patrick 450-458-4319, patrick148@ca.inter. net, 2760A Côte St-Charles, St-Lazare, Reni Decors (161215) CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS. Mystery writers may submit their best Police procedural whodunit short stories, between 6000 and 8000 words. Only one piece accepted. Current pay is $0.05/word for accepted stories with a $400 maximum. For additional information, Jean Bissonnette bissonnettejean7@gmail.com (BOXED and SHADED) (First issue September 29 – until we are asked to remove it) Looking for room, suite or house share in Beaconsfield / Pointe Claire area. No smoking. Internet and parking included. Not furnished. Near St. Charles and Lakeshore area. Please call or text 514-206-0449 (161027)
Panoramic views, Covey Hill. 4 new box stall barn. Dressage ring, pasture, year round carpenter shop, 5 arpents, historic house, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, needs TLC, commute to Montreal 35 mins., $259,000. Patrick Pietry, Royal LePage Extra Bkr. 450802-7200, 450-829-2653 (161027)
325 - AUTOS FOR SALE MG Midget MkII 1964 Red. 120,700kms, 1098cc, 1 litre, 56Hp, 4 cylinder. Hard and soft top, 4 new tires, new battery and suspension blades, tape player. A pleasure to drive and in very good condition. Ready for summer. $10,500. 514-528-8703
Mercedes S550 – 2007 AMC Package. White, panoramic roof. 144,000 km. Mint condition. $24,500. Call 514-216-9217.
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 200 - CAREERS/EMPLOYMENT wheel, Sparco seats w/Willans 4 pt. harness, Baker/Kitchen Helper. 20-35 hours per Neuspeed sport springs w/Koni front shocks, week. Physical work. Experience in a com- frt/rear strut bars, stainless brake lines and mercial food establishment. Please send CV much more. $6500 or best offer. 514-218-2776 and availability to info@tuttigourmet.com or fax: 450-458-5110 (161020)
Lawn Maintenance business looking to hire people to do fall clean-up. Approximately one month or more of work. 514884-5959 (161027)
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COOPER, Amy (née Mackay) 1927 – 2016
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 Lexus LS400 1992, dark green, Nakamichi sound, sunroof, 4 new winter tires on rims, $2900, very clean and reliable. 450-763-2232 2006 Mazda 6 Wagon, Black, manual, 281,000kms, wheels with mag rims, plus extra mag rims set. $3000. 450-458-4628 Honda Civic Reverb 2 door, silver, 2005, manual, A/C, 6 CD player, brakes, brake pads, discs and bearings done late 2015, 288,000kms, great little car. Recent oil change and transmission fluid. 4 winter tires – 2 years old, $1800, 514-261-7043 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 Silver Chrysler LHS 2000 with 267,000kms. Highway driven only to Florida. Very clean, all electric. 3.5 engine with a V6. New parts that were changed: brakes, bushing power steering, two mufflers, tailpipe, power steering hose. $1200. Please call 450-458-7488
2003 Kia Rio, Automatic, Green, new all season tires, very clean, 121000kms, $2,500 2003 Kia Rio, Standard, Silver, very clean, 172000kms, $2,200 both 4door. 514-773-0394
Chevrolet Malibu LS sedan 2013 top condition, 77,175 kms, OnStar feature, 2 sets of tires on rims with steel mags. $10,950. 450458-0527 BMW 550I 2007 Mint shape, New tires/ brakes all around, fresh maintenance. Second owner sale, 173,000kms. $9950. Fully equipped. View on Kijiji. Call 514-742-2779 2006 Mercedes CLS 500,Silver, never winter driven. 86,000 kms, very clean, $18,000 – negotiable. Call Ray: 514-668-9718. Mercedes CLK 320 - 1999 - Convertible, Silver. 208,000 KM. $6,900. Call 514-216-9217. Ford Freestar minivan 2004, white, 4.2 litres, 132,000kms, 5 door, 4 seater, rear tinted windows, electric doors and windows, A/C, rust proofed, good condition, new brakes and discs, new spark plug wires, 4 winter tires, $2900. 514-235-8657 BMW 325i, 2004, sport wagon, low mileage, 124,400km, metallic silver gray, fresh maintenance, very good condition. 4 winter tires. Best offer. 450-458-7081
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On Friday, September 2, 2016, at the age of eightyeight, Mrs. Amy Mackay from Hudson passed away. Predeceased by her husband Dave Cooper, she leaves to mourn her brothers-in-law, her nieces and nephews, as well as her precious friends. The family will receive condolences, on Saturday, October 22, 2016, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at: F. Aubry & Fils Inc. Funeral Home 434 Main Road Hudson – 450-458-7381 www.aubryetfils.com In lieu of flowers, donations to NOVA Hudson (www.novahudson.com), who were a great help to Amy, would be appreciated.
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Legion C.C. launches Women’s Curling 101 Meredith Royds Special contributor
The Hudson Legion Curling Club is excited about its latest venture – a pro-
gram designed specifically to introduce women to the winter sport of curling. The eight-week program will teach participants the basics of Canada’s rapidly growing sport in an environment where everyone is starting from the beginning. Curling is a fun winter sport that is welcoming, accessible, and affordable.
The whole program will cost participants only $80, thanks to a generous subsidy from Curling Quebec. Two-hour sessions will be held on Saturday mornings, starting October 22, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and run through to December 10. Each week, the women will learn curling skills and get to try them out on the ice in a short-game format. This successful teaching approach was innovated by Curling Canada, and trialed in Quebec last year to much ac-
claim. The structured lesson plans are presented by qualified coaches and experienced players to ensure that newcomers learn all necessary skills to ensure on-ice safety and proper playing techniques, in a supportive and friendly environment. Please contact Barbara Robinson at (450) 458-5032 to register before October 19. For more info, email robinson. barbara@sympatico.ca or royds.mclr@ gmail.com.
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The huge success of the women’s Olympic curling team at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic games has helped spark the interest in women’s curling.
Valleyfield College Noir et Or Football team has a remarkable comeback What a turnaround for Valleyfield’s Noir et Or team! The players showed remarkable perseverance in the October 8 confrontation against the Lynx of Collège Édouard-Montpetit. After this exciting game, the home team celebrated with a final score of 52-37. The seventh game of the season was hosted by IGA Lacas, a major sponsor of the home team, who joined the Noir et Or to host their former athletes. While the rain was falling at the beginning of the confrontation, the Lynx started the game well by registering two touchdowns in the first five minutes. The Noir et Or then faced a 14-1 deficit for the Lynx. The local team came back before the end of the first half. Number 32
Maxime Gareau scored the first touchdown of his own on a nine-yard run. Thereafter, the Noir et Or took advantage of some defensive shortcomings of their opponents to make the score 15-14 on a pass from number 15 Kelley Brossard to Number18, Julien Rivest. Also in the first half, the Lynx attempted to build on their offensive, but were unable to break through the defensive of the Noir et Or. The visitor team found themselves cornered. Maxime Gareau and Number 7 William Lavoie took the opportunity to score a touchdown each, sealing the score of the first half to 31-14. In the third quarter, the Lynx were back in the game by scoring on a touchdown from five yards, narrowing the
score 31-21. The home team immediately retaliated with Maxime Gareau scoring a third touchdown. Noir et Or assured their lead early in the fourth quarter with a touchdown by Julien Rivest, bringing the score to 45-21. Later in the fourth quarter, the team of Édouard-Montpetit hung on to bring the score to 45-29, after a failed punt transformation. Max-
ime Gareau then completed his fourth touchdown of the game, putting the win out of reach of the visitors. The Lynx persevered by winning the last points of the match to seal the clash 52-37. The next game will be on Saturday, October 15 at 1 p.m. against the Nordiques of Collège Lionel-Groulx.
Tribute to Normand Desjardins
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The Noir et Or football team bounced back to win their game against the Lynx of Collège Édouard-Montpetit by a score of 52-37.
As part of the Vaudreuil-Dorion Volunteers’ night held Saturday, October 1, a special tribute was paid to Normand Desjardins (centre), who is stepping down after 52 years of volunteering with l’Association de baseball La Presqu’Île. Mayor Guy Pilon (holding microphone) presented him with the Honorary Medal of the City and Councillors François Séguin and Paul Dumoulin announced that the “Pavillon de Dorion-Gardens” located at 671, rue Valois, now bears the name “Pavillon Normand Desjardins.” Mr. Desjardins has devoted over 50 years to develop baseball in Vaudreuil-Dorion. He was president of l’Association de baseball mineur since its inception in Dorion in the1960s, a position he continued to hold during mergers with other associations in Vaudreuil in 1994 and Île Perrot in 2007. He completed his term as president in 2016.
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Discover your local Businesses! Fun, fashion, and VIP service at Lauri’s Boutique Jules-Pierre Malartre Special contributor
Lauri’s Boutique offers quality fashion designs from around the world that work for everyday women, but for the boutique’s owner, Elizabeth Kehoe, the customer’s
fashion shopping experience doesn’t begin and end with exceptional merchandise. Elizabeth enjoys providing the best VIP service and an outstanding boutique experience to her valued customers. Elizabeth pampers her clients and she counts on more than her merchandise to do so. Elizabeth has been in business for 28 years, and she has been operating Lauri’s Boutique at its new location for six months. “I wanted to renovate the store and make it very beautiful,” Elizabeth says. She scouted the perfect location for the look and feel she wanted to create and the result is fantastic! “All my existing customers followed me after the move, and I have new customers. It was win-win all-around.” Elizabeth handpicks every piece. “I shop for quality, I shop for excellent pricing. I’m a pretty particular lady,” Elizabeth says laughing. “I do my absolute best to bring the best to my customers.” Offering the highest-quality fashions at the best possible price is a big part of Elizabeth’s job. “I have an eye. I’m a bit of a natural. It’s a combination of things. It’s part emotion, part intelligence, using heart and head. The fabrics have to feel right. The cut has to be right. Colour, price, they all have to be right. I see a lot of clothes before I put anything into my store.” Elizabeth’s wide range of merchandise caters to a varied clientele, bridging age groups and tastes. “It’s not about age, it’s about attitude. I learned from a very young age that it does not matter how old you are. It’s about being alive.” Elizabeth’s clothes come from Canada, the United States, France, Italy, England, Germany and other parts of the world. “Throughout my career, I have seen many brands come and go. At the moment, I’m carrying Riani, Basler, Ted Baker, Taifun,
and Gerry Weber, among others.” Elizabeth offers some complete collections while also picking up bits and pieces from other collections. “When I’m doing my buying, I’m mixing and matching. I’m always thinking about the colour palette in my store. I always make sure that with one pair of pants, I always have lots of tops to go with it. I keep ‘how we dress for real’ in mind.” Elizabeth also offers accessories which she feels don’t have to be expensive. Elizabeth keeps her customers’ needs in mind, which explains the success of Lauri’s Boutique. “I buy trends, but I don’t only stick to them. I buy for thousands of customers, and everybody is different. Let’s say purple is in fashion, but if it doesn’t suit everybody, I have to make sure I have something for everyone. It doesn’t matter if something is in style, if it doesn’t look good on you, it doesn’t suit you.” Elizabeth would prefer losing a sale than letting a customer leave with clothes that don’t look good on her. This attitude explains why Elizabeth has received a 4.5 rating on Facebook from her many customers who appreciate her delightful boutique, wonderful team and merchandise that leaves them breathless. Her customers keep coming back. “Right now I have three generations shopping here, and that is wonderful. My customers make me feel fantastic.” It’s now sweater and scarf season. “Right now we’re into cozy, so I have a huge selection of amazing sweaters from cotton to cashmere. I have tons of colours, pants to match, scarves and accessories to match, this is perfect for this kind of weather.” Lauri’s Boutique is located at 3549 SaintCharles Boulevard in Kirkland. You can drop by the boutique or call ahead at (514) 505-6155. You can also visit its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/BoutiqueLauris.
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