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Orange is the new green The intersection of Boulevard Perrot and Grand Boulevard in the Town of Île-Perrot which is often heavily

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which should allow for better traffic flow during the morning rush hour. See story on page 5.

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Inside Hudson mayoralty candidates’ environmental debate

Amazon warehouse opens in Coteau-du-Lac

Local hauntings – Final piece in the series

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Hudson mayoral candidates debate environmental issues facing the town John Jantak

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The three candidates running for mayor in Hudson – former councillors Chloe Hutchison and Helen Kurgansky and incumbent mayor Jamie Nicholls – squared off in a debate dealing with the environmental challenges facing the town during a question and answer meeting at the Hudson Community Centre on Wednesday evening, October 27. The debate, hosted by Nature Hudson and moderated by Lorraine Caron, environmental committee president for Saint-Lazare, started with all three candidates presenting a brief overview of their background and experience regarding environmental issues and how they would tackle the different challenges facing the town. Caron herself is knowledgeable with all environmental issues, and understands the regional challenges municipalities face when it comes to the environment. About 40 people attended the event in person and another 40 watched the debate live online. The preservation of Sandy Beach, the town’s dwindling tree canopy, recent flooding along the shoreline due

to climate change, and how to best balance the preservation of the town’s natural resources with the demands of development were some of the topics debated. Chloe Hutchison “I believe in reducing my carbon footprint in every way possible. On a professional level, I am a LEED certified architect where LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. Also, I am midway through a master’s degree in urban planning. Environmental conservation by design is my natural areas of interest. Being a practising architect has provided me with extensive experience in project management,” said Hutchison. “I am running for mayor because I want to bring common sense and common decency to our local government. We live in a unique casual setting and have more financial resources than many. However, we also face concrete challenges and I know we can do better with our assets. This election should not be about empty promises but rather about the real issues and how we address them,” Hutchison added. Helen Kurgansky “We can and we must change the way we do things in our small town

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With limited seating due to pandemic guidelines, many viewers watched the debate online.

of Hudson one small step at a time. We have fragile wetlands and a tree canopy that is under threat. We have wildlife whose very existence is being threatened. We must ensure that we protect and preserve this immeasurable and irreplaceable wealth that surrounds all of us,” said Kurgansky. “Step one in making this happen is we must have a true conservation plan that will guide us to where and how development will occur in our territory. Of course there will be development but we need a clear plan moving forward and it must be development that is controlled, that’s thought out and sustainable. Development that is in harmony with our invaluable and irreplaceable natural resources,” Kurgnasky added. Jamie Nicholls “Municipalities have limited capacity to deal with the risks of climate

change. For a small town like ours, one that is rehabilitating from the past, this is even more true. We need to keep our eyes on the prize and work together going forward because we can’t be continually looking backward to see what was done and what wasn’t done. We have to work in the now with fairness and pragmatism,” said Nicholls. He also touted the city’s asset management plan and six pillar conservation program as the way to move forward when it comes to protecting the town’s natural resources. “These are the key elements to tackling the risks and hazards we face as a small town in light of climate change. We’re ready as a town now to start taking bold leaps starting with an interim control measures by-law for Sandy Beach,” Nicholls added. Continued on page 11

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PHOTO BY JOHN JANTAK

Hudson mayoral candidates Chloe Hutchison, Helen Kurgansky and Jamie Nicholls answer questions during a debate about environmental issues facing the town that was attended by about 40 residents at the Hudson Community Centre on October 27.

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EDITOR’S CORNER

Down the road One needs only to visit the VaudreuilSoulanges region briefly to realize that its roadwork infrastructure is by no means keeping up with its population growth. Even with the pandemic-induced increase in telecommuting which is credited for some traffic reduction, traversing the Island of Île-Perrot during certain hours has become an exercise in frustration, even using neighbouring roads in an effort to bypass the backlog. No amount of navigation apps will help when everyone wants to get somewhere at the same time. The Town of Île-Perrot is to be commended for its current efforts at addressing an ever increasing traffic flow (see story on page 5) but it was left with little choice. With an increase in housing development in both its own town and neighbouring Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot, the slow but steady increase in vehicular traffic is pushing capacity – and tempers – to their limit. The plan to ease congestions by removing traffic lights and adding entry and exit ramps onto Highway 20 across the island and Harwood Boulevard in Vaudreuil-Dorion has been just that – a plan. By definition, one would think a ‘plan’ would include a completion date but after 40 years, that’s not looking likely. And with a roadwork infrastructure budget currently being absorbed by the Îleaux-Tourtes Bridge replacement and many other crumbling overpasses in the region, the Highway 20 project will remain low on the priority list for the foreseeable future. So practice your deep breathing and keep the radio tuned to a classical music station. Because your patience behind the wheel will be severely tested before it will be rewarded.

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Photo of the week

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Our Photo of the Week contest rolls on. We had such a high volume of participation last year and are pleased to continue the tradition. Hudson reader Georgina Wakani was able to beautifully capture the Halloween spirit with this shot of a sunset along Main Road. We will be offering three prizes at the end of the year - $200 for first place, $100 for second, and $50 for third. Interested? Send your entries to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca. We will showcase all submissions on our website at www.yourlocaljournal.ca/photo-of-the-week.

Dear Editor: editor@yourlocaljournal.ca Ridiculous propaganda Dear Editor, On October 21 as I was putting out my green garbage bin in the early morning, I saw a vehicle parked on Main Road a short distance from my driveway. I thought it seemed a strange place to be parked with headlights on but thought nothing more of it as the person behind the wheel drove away a few minutes later. I did get a description of the vehicle as it passed and have given that information to the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) police after I made a report for the following reason. A short time later my husband went outside and found a letter on our front doorstep packed with ridiculous propaganda regarding anti-vaccination information. However, what was even more disturbing was the note written on the front of the envelope. It read: Linda Parsons. Letter you wrote in Hudson paper (The Journal). Something informative to read and learn from. He/She further stated: I send this to you anonomously (sic) because, while I am a public health professional, I am afraid of the backlash that is coming from Canadians who only get news from the CBC! Here ends the quote. The handwriting appears to be feminine. Again, I have referred this to the Sûreté du Québec with a description of the vehicle. They have been very cooperative. They have assured me that if I suspect any further activity regarding this person that they are fully aware and will act. The fact that this was sent anonymously speaks volumes. I sent my initial letter and opinion in a very democratic open manner. I would like to add that I am a former health care professional and my colleagues and myself are

ashamed of this individual. With thanks, Linda Parsons Hudson Never say ‘never’ Dear Editor, I find it very hard not to respond to the word ‘never’ that Linda Rein used in last week’s ‘Letters to the editor.’ I too am a nurse of over 30 years. Also a mom. Everyone who has ever lived has had a cold spread through transmission. We all have had a cold run through our homes and our families despite out best efforts An earache, sore throat, bronchitis, pneumonia, gastroenteritis, STDs, salmonella, mononucleosis (just to name a few) are all spread through transmission of one person to the next, even with ‘being careful.’ We may think we have never spread anything, but I cannot believe that for a minute. Just because we may not have noticed, those who are compromised, or susceptible, have. I know after years of working in hospitals, one person having c. difficile (severe diarrhea and colitis) never stayed with one person or one room or even on one floor at times. Despite stringent protocols and lots of PPE, masks, gloves, sterilizing, etc., fecal matter spread like wildfire. That’s right. Poop. Got. Everywhere. Who can possibly think that their breathing, in and out cannot, and does not, spread anything? Continued on page 6

New bypass should ease traffic at Grand and Perrot Boulevards in Île-Perrot John Jantak

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A vacant plot of land on the southeast corner at the intersection of Boulevard Perrot and Grand Boulevard in Île-Perrot will soon be transformed into an access roadway which will help to ease traffic congestion that normally plagues the intersection during the morning rush hour. While motorists on Boulevard Perrot are allowed to turn right on a red light to access Grand Boulevard which leads to the entrance of eastbound Highway 20, any drivers making left turns onto Grand Boulevard impede the traffic flow to the highway which, particularly in winter, can lead to a large backlog of cars that often stretches several blocks from the intersection. A billboard recently erected at the corner where the new roadway configuration will take place indicates the city will invest $600,000 for the new access roadway ramp. While the new bypass will help traffic, pedestrians will have priority when crossing the intersection, Île-Perrot Communications Advisor Catherine Langis told The Journal. The city had already initiated a traffic mitigation measure at the intersection of Grand Boulevard and 4th Avenue in July, 2020 when it installed on-demand traffic lights to keep the morning traffic flowing replacing a four-way stop sign. Traffic an island-wide problem The traffic situation, especially during the morning and afternoon rush hours, not only affects Île-Perrot but the three other municipalities on the island as well. And as the population of the four municipalities on Île-Perrot continues to grow, so do the traffic problems. In neighbouring Pincourt, it’s not unusual for northbound traffic on Boulevard Cardinal-Léger to back up all the way to Fifth Avenue in the early afternoon on some days before the start of the official afternoon rush hour period. That’s because motorists often have to contend with a large volume of traffic already on the westbound portion

PHOTO BY CARMEN MARIE FABIO

Heading to the Galipeault Bridge in the morning from the Town of Île-Perrot should run a little more smoothly in the near future as work has begun on a dedicated right hand turn from Boulevard Perrot onto Grand Boulevard.

of the highway which, on some days, stretches all the way east from the Galipeault Bridge. This makes it difficult to access the westbound on-ramp leading to the Taschereau Bridge leading into Vaudreuil-Dorion. An already bad situation at the best of times, the problem was further highlighted when a structural mishap forced the temporary closure of the Highway 40 Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge a year ago which resulted in traffic being rerouted almost exclusively onto Highway 20 and the Galipeault Bridge. The growing population of the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region is putting significant strain on our roadways. Highway 20 completion The long-awaited transition of Highway 20 from an urban boulevard into an autoroute through Île-Perrot and its extension through the Dorion sector in Vaudreuil-Dorion would also help to ease the traffic congestion and has been anticipated for more than 40 years. For Vaudreuil-Dorion Mayor Guy Pilon, the completion of Highway 20 is an important element that would alleviate

the weekday morning and afternoon traffic congestion that plagues Harwood Boulevard. “I hope they will begin to do something to finish the road,” Pilon told The Journal during an interview about the closure of the Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge. “They should stop doing feasibility

studies,” said Pilon. “There have been at least two or three studies dealing with environmental issues. The road is there. The land is there. It’s been expropriated. Everything is there and the plans are done. They can begin to work on it next week if they wanted to.”

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THE SOAPBOX CARMEN MARIE FABIO

Got milk? Or, ‘How to prepare your car for winter when you really weren’t planning on doing so but you now have no choice.’ I vaguely remembered something about an upcoming appointment to have my car rustproofed, an annual ritual coordinated by my husband. “Yeah, I’ll be there,” I assured him a few days before as I headed out to do the weekly grocery order. I’m not a fastidious housekeeper and the same goes for my car. Old newspapers, dog blankets, leashes, glasses, sunglasses, empty water bottle and probably a granola bar somewhere, it’s all there. Every once in a while, hubby will get fed up and sort and organize the interior which, though well-intentioned, drives me crazy. “I know where everything is, don’t clean it!” Weird. My publisher always had the same reaction to my desk. Now that the big box stores are amenable to packing my grocery order again after refraining for most of the pandemic, my son and I chatted with the cashier before heading out to transfer our many bags from the cart to the back of my car and head home. Unloading the spoils of our hunter/gatherer expedition when we got home, my boy commented, “I think something leaked,” as he removed the last bag. “Windshield washer fluid?” I asked. “No,” he replied and the words, “I think it’s… milk…” made my blood run cold. I’m sure the grocery packer didn’t intentionally set out to sabotage the back of my car by placing the four-litres of milk in the bottom of the insulated bag and piling a bunch more heavy stuff on top of it thereby ensuring that the milk bags got punctured and proceeded to leak past the carpeted storage compartment cover, into the bin below before, puddling one more level to the well where the spare tire is stored. In the process, the insidious leak managed to infiltrate everything I had stored in there, out of sight and out of mind. The black carpeting on the hatch cover, already heavily impregnated with Jack Russell dog hair, was half white and sopping wet with milk. The half opened container of Armorall wipes could still be used but only if I was willing to spread lactic acid around the interior of the car. The umbrella now dripped liquid instead of shielding me from it and the booster cables bled white when I held them up for inspection. The emergency blanket went directly into the wash and, on a positive note, I found a camera monopod I thought I’d lost long ago. The spill pooled sadly around the spare tire and I’m sure I left a trail of white tailings on the road all the way home, leading motorists behind me likely wandering what the hell was wrong with my car. On the bright side, hubby managed to remove the hatch cover and hose it down while my kids helped empty and rinse off everything else. I was all set for my visit to the rustproofing centre so all’s well that ends well, right? I’m hoping this will be the case when the piercing sun’s rays on the next steamy, humid July day beam down onto my car and cook whatever residual droplets I may have missed.

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Continued from page 4 Also, to address the point of wearing masks, it’s impossible for a wearer, when needing to cough or sneeze, doesn’t move the mask instinctively, or use their gloved finger to scratch at it You don’t want a wet face; you don’t want a wet mask. You don’t have anywhere to wash your face and you don’t want to expose the mucous hanging off your nose. You don’t have the ability to wash your face/hands right away or may not have a fresh mask. Even now, sometimes in hospitals, there are empty dispensers, empty boxes, bathrooms out of order, gloves with holes.... this is life, but we have to do the very best we can, at all times I have seen the most terrible use of gloves with people touching their faces, their hair, pulling on their pants, touching their phone, touching food....who are you kidding? We have all seen this. Although some people are very conscientious, nurses or not, all healthcare workers and support staff have double the responsibility to do no harm to the fragile, sick and compromised people they care for. And, finally, for those who feel the vaccines came too quickly without sufficient research, maybe it’s where you’re doing your research. Please look up mRNA vaccines and read the research that has been there for decades and the work of Canadian scientist Ian MacLachlan (amongst many incredible people). Please consider your resource information with as much care as buying your new appliance, car, dog or finding a dentist. Researchers research, day in, day out. Ask them. I wonder how well you research all the food/drinks/perfumes/ cleaners etc. you use without seeing how safe they were. How many items flood the market every single day with almost no testing? Do not take your life, or the life of anyone you know, lightly. Wear a seatbelt, a condom, a mask and stay two metres away. We are in this world together, and whether we like it or not, we do have a responsibility to others, the ones we like, and those we don’t and those we don’t even know. Have a very safe rest of the year. Elianna Beckman Saint-Lazare

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Correction Dear Editor, Thanks for the article on the Como Glass Works. Let’s hope the developer allows adjustments to be made for preservation. One small error that I noticed….In the caption below James Duncan’s painting (in the online version of the article) the Canada Glass Co. factory is identified as the ‘two-storey white building above the cow.’ It’s not that building but the building to the left of the two-storey building, towards the bottom of Wharf Road, the present day ‘Nesbitt’ property. Nothing major but I thought it was worth commenting on. Thanks again to The Journal and Nick Zacharias for the article. Regards, Fraser Drummond White Rock, BC No change needed Dear Editor, I would like to encourage my fellow Hudson citizens to vote for current mayor, Jamie Nicholls, for a second term. After enduring the COVID pandemic for almost two years, instability at Town Hall with turnover in the administration, confusion over Sandy Beach, and resignations at the council level, the town has begun to settle down. Mayor Nicholls has been at the helm of a ‘rocky’ ship, not all of it his responsibility. The town has recently been revitalized, for example, a revamped Main Road. Surely he deserves some of the credit. More importantly, however, is the need to establish continuity. This Town has had too many ‘ups and downs’ over recent years. We do not need another major turnover. After a municipal election, especially with a new mayor and council, nothing much happens in the first year. It takes time to establish a new team. We do not need to ‘reinvent the wheel!’ So consider voting for Mayor Nicholls again. Continued on page 7

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Our next dinner will be the annual Remembrance Dinner and it will be held this Saturday, October 30 in the main Community Centre Hall. Cocktails begin around 5-5:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7 p.m. Prior to the dinner at around 6:45 p.m. there will be a short memorial service and the blessing of the meal. We are now sold out completely but we do have a waiting list. There will be an ongoing PowerPoint slide show during the dinner pertaining to Hudson’s Military Heritage from 1914 to 2021. To be placed on the waiting list, please send a message to us at rcl115@videotron.ca. Beginning in November we will be switching our dinner nights to Saturdays instead of the usual Friday nights. The first one should be Saturday, November 13. You will be advised of the menu in the near future. Plans are still in the works at the moment to begin Tuesday night Spaghetti

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Continued from page 4 Give him and his council a mandate to give stability to the management of Hudson, and complete the job that has begun to show some results. We do not need more change at this time. David Morton Hudson Poppy campaign Dear Editor, From October 29 to November 11, poppies will be widely distributed throughout Canada for all to proudly wear. All donations received are held in a separate Poppy Trust Fund and are used solely to support Veterans, serving Military and RCMP personnel, and their families, who may be in need of assistance.

PHOTO COURTESY ROD HODGSON

There will be a Remembrance Day service on November 11 beginning at 10:45 a.m. outside in front of Place Vimy. All wreaths will be pre-laid like last year.

and/or Chili dinners as a replacement for our now-cancelled burger nights. We will be keeping you all informed. We hope to begin Tuesday, November 9 if all goes well. If you are interested in forming up a team please let us know at rcl115@videotron.ca Stay tuned! Lest we forget… Volunteers from Hudson Legion Branch115 ensure that poppies are available to the general public at many local businesses and restaurants in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges area. In past years, the generosity of everyone who donates to the Poppy Trust Fund has enabled our Branch to support 20 different programs benefiting Veterans, specifically the Veterans in theh SainteAnne’s Hospital, the Veterans Transition Network, Old Brewery Mission (Sentinels of the Street), and life lines for the elderly, to name a few. Another way to make a donation this year is to visit www.mypoppy.ca between October 29 and November 11 and download a virtual poppy inscribed with your name. Your generosity is greatly appreciated and we look forward to another successful campaign. Thank you, Rod Hodgson, President Legion Br. #115, Hudson

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KAREN SIMMONS Welcome to our weekly advice column featuring The Journal’s own Karen Simmons who brings a mix of life experience, common sense, and a loving heart to any situation. Have you got a dating issue? Family problem? Unresolved friendship issues? Just ask Karen. Send your questions confidentially and anonymously to karen@yourlocaljournal.ca ******* Dear Karen, My boyfriend and I have been together for a couple of years now and we are starting to talk about marriage. The problem is we aren’t anywhere near on the same page about the kind of wedding we would like to have. I would really like a very small, intimate ceremony with perhaps 25 friends and family members in attendance whereas my boyfriend’s family thinks we should have a huge bash and invite everyone we know. It’s starting to become a real issue between us and I’m not sure how to handle it. Dear getting hitched, First of all, congratulations. If you are starting to discuss marriage this should be a very exciting time in your life. Unfortunately for many though, it is nothing but frustrating. There are just so many things to consider and we are usually inundated by the opinions of others. My first piece of advice would be to sit with your boyfriend and talk about what each of you really want. You probably each have a few non-negotiables. Once you have done that, you’ll want to establish a budget because that will really dictate what kind of wedding you can have. Go together and look at different venues and don’t just pigeonhole yourselves into any preconceived notion of what it is you want. Sometimes just by going out and looking at options you might realize that there are other amazing things you hadn’t even considered. I have to say that the idea of having a small intimate ceremony followed by a larger ‘party’ at a later date really doesn’t sound like a bad idea to me. A garden party with the people who weren’t at the official ceremony could actually be a lot of fun. Whatever you decide always remember that it’s YOUR Wedding (well, yours and your boyfriend’s) and if you make it what you want it to be you will never look back with regrets. It is important to be able to compromise though. You wouldn’t want to start off a marriage with either of you feeling like your opinions weren’t heard. Wishing you lots of love and happiness as you move forward in this very exciting chapter of your lives! ******* Dear Karen, I am a mother and a wife and have two children aged nine and 11. They are great kids and my husband and I always try to do the most we can for them and have always had them involved in multiple activities be it hockey, soccer, ballet, figure skating, etc. Now that COVID restrictions are lifting, the kids are very anxious to get back into their activities. I, however, have been really enjoying the fact that I’m no longer running all over the place most days just getting them to and from their activities. Not to mention the fact that these activities are very expensive and the money we aren’t spending there has made a nice difference in our ability to maintain our household budget. I find myself really torn trying to decide what to do and I would appreciate your input. Dear Taxi Mom, I bet every parent reading this can identify! We put our kids into activities thinking it’s good for them and we don’t consider the toll it can take on us and even on the entire family. When my daughter was young, she was in so many activities it was ridiculous. They were all activities she had asked to do but getting her there after working all day, preparing meals, dealing with homework just finally got to me and I made the decision to do with her what my parents had always done with me when I was growing up – ONE ACTIVITY AT A TIME. And what you start, you finish. When we started to do it this way my daughter was actually relieved. She finally had some down time and since I was less stressed, my relationship with her improved and we had more time to spend together doing mother daughter things. I know my daughter really enjoyed that and I’m sure your kids would too!

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In addition to Amazon’s 720,000 square feet, five other logistics projects totalling more than one million square feet are currently under construction in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region.

Amazon open for business in Coteau-du-Lac Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV) and the City of Coteaudu-Lac were alongside the leaders of Amazon who were inaugurating their largest robotic sorting centre on Canadian soil on October 27. “The arrival of Amazon in VaudreuilSoulanges confirms once again that the region has undeniable logistical advantages and, as a gateway to Quebec, it is strategically positioned to make the distribution of goods more efficient in the Greater Montreal region,” said Joanne Brunet, Executive Director of Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV), as she spoke at the ceremony presented by Amazon. Crossed by Highways 20, 30 and 40 and by the double tracks of the Canadian Pacific and Canadian National Railways, Vaudreuil-Soulanges represents a logical choice for new industries, in particular those of mass distribution. Its location provides access to a market of 100 million consumers within a 900-kilometre radius and allows rapid service to the markets of Montreal and eastern Quebec, Ontario, and the American Midwest. Located in the Alta industrial park in Coteau-du-Lac and with an area of 515,000 square feet, this centre will allow the creation of more than 500 jobs in the first year and will improve the distribution of orders by destination and accelerate delivery. Moreover, the company will be able to count on a labour pool of two million people within a 60 km radius of its facilities. Confirmed in January, 2021 by Amazon, approval and construction of the centre was completed smoothly, in less than a year. “The City of Coteau-du-Lac

is very proud to welcome a new business to the Alta industrial park,” said Karina Verdon, General Manager of the City of Coteau-du-Lac. “The arrival of Amazon reveals that Coteau-du-Lac is a prime place to establish itself to propel business, even on a national and international scale. The Alta industrial park is one of the few on the edge of Greater Montreal to offer large-scale land still available and ready to build. This large-scale establishment confirms our attraction and our positioning on the Quebec industrial scene.” With the same concern for efficiency and proactivity, the city asked DEV, the regional economic development organization, to set up a committee led by the organization and bringing together the owner of the park, Alta Industriel, the developer, Broccolini, the city and DEV to work together on all the elements necessary for the development of the park as a whole. “This very entrepreneurial approach makes it possible to maximize the use of industrial land and to plan the infrastructures and services to be deployed to adequately meet the needs of businesses,” said Carole Cardinal, Director of Territorial Development and Industrial Commissioner at DEV. Vaudreuil-Soulanges currently has 600 companies in the logistics and wholesale trade sector, which generate 6,000 jobs. In addition to Amazon’s 720,000 square feet, five other logistics projects (Conestoga, Canadian Tire/FedEx Supply Chain, Broccolini and Dream Reit) totalling more than one million square feet are currently under construction in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region.

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BRIAN GALLAGHER

Double Jeopardy insomnia noun in·som·nia | \ in-ˈsäm-nē-ə \ Medical Definition of insomnia : prolonged and usually abnormal inability to obtain adequate sleep especially due to difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep – called also agrypnia For $100 Alex, I’ll take the category, “What sleep disorders does Gallagher NOT have?” PHOTO BY STEVE GERRARD And you would be correct. I do not have insomnia. Never have. Sleep like a baby. You know what that old saying is, don’t you beautiful people? “Go to bed every night with a clear conscience and a dirty martini and you will always have a blissful peaceful sleep.” Or was that, “three dirty martinis?” I can’t quite remember. However that old adage really seems to ring true and make sense round these here parts. And actually, in my pre-martini years (1969-72 I think…) I still slept like the dead (always hated that expression… that and, ‘Goose walked over my grave.’ Both give me the heebie-jeebies). I don’t know why, but ever since I can remember, when my head hits the ol’ nasty lumpy pillow I have had since I was five (true story) I am out. Gone. Like a light. That being said (written), even though I still maintain my clear conscience and balanced liquid diet, my nights’ sleep is plagued with RLS (Restless Leg Syndrome) and Sleep Apnea. One I have had since adolescence and the other I found out I had once I started sleeping with someone other than Mr. Pifflebunk. Don’t scoff or judge; you all once had an inanimate little sleeping buddy and you are thinking of he/her/it/they right this very second aren’t you? You see, it was really the bestie that discovered the sleep apnea thing. She is such a light sleeper that she hears everything at night. Must be that extra chromosome women of a certain age develop, also called the ‘Mom gene.’ Or was it my incessant kicking her in bed while that freight train kept a-rollin’ in her ear that really kept her up at night? Who knows? I’m sleeping and snoring and twitching like I was going for the Sleep-a-thon gold medal in Whistler. How I’m still alive to tell the tale is anybody’s guess. Maybe I’ll look up and ask the goose when I’m dead how many times I came close to having my pillow stuffed over my face over the years. So the solution? As in any well and good modern compromising marriage we sleep in separate bedrooms. We tried the Dick Van Dyke Show solution of putting two singles with a night stand in between us but that train just crossed the trestle and rumbled mightily over ‘night stand chasm’ into the bestie’s peaceful oasis. Therefore it was determined in a unanimous vote of 1-1 that it was time for me to move out. Pack the little bandana with my few belongings and head out like the Littlest Hobo across the hall to my own little lair. Hooray for compromise! The bestie now sleeps the sleep of innocence surrounded by silent fluffy pillows and one large content cat. I sleep in the west wing of CTC on my straw mattress on the floor surrounded by yet-unpacked boxes, dryer-lint and a life-sized Chuckie doll propped up in the corner next to the night-light. No heebie-jeebies here, not a bit. Just the deep, blissful slumber that only a clear conscience and balanced liquid diet can provide. (Insert semi-colon winky face here). So that’s basically it my dear readers other than the occasional nights plagued by night terrors and incontinence, which I attribute to too much Frank’s Red Hot sauce on my extra-large Tom Yum soup while watching Sandie Rinaldo on the CTV news just before tucking in. We all make poor choices once or a dozen times in our lives, you and I both know it, but it’s just so hard to resist that Tom’s delicious soup! And it’s an oh-so-much tastier solution than using that bizarre Hannibal Lecter-like ‘Navage’ machine when you need to give the nostrils a good flushing (I really should have used a better word than flushing shouldn’t I when it comes to the nose – that also just gave me the heebie-jeebies). From the Tom Yum poutine food truck parked out in the back lot of the free Depends dispensary for people over the age of 59 that’s only open from midnight until 3 a.m. here at Crooked Tree Corner … Zzzzzzzz

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PHOTO COURTESY DIANE MAROIS

Dating back to the year 1900, the storied Pioneer Bar gave some staffers bad vibes and reports of shadowy figures, particularly on the third floor.

Local hauntings The Pioneer

Jules-Pierre Malartre

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This notorious haunting may be a bit out of our area but since many people in our region will have frequented this pub before it was demolished, it deserves to be part of this series of articles. Haunted third floor The old building dating back to the dawn of the 20th century was home to many establishments over the years, but whether it was during the time it was known as The Pioneer, Clyde’s, or Le Pionnier, many who worked there will testify that this Pointe-Claire Village landmark was haunted. The building was at first a busy hotel and even back then it had the reputation of being haunted. It’s not known when the ghost made its first appearance, but a shadowy figure has long been known to terrify people on the third floor. Many people who worked at Le Pionnier or who frequented the establishment never experienced anything out of the ordinary at the pub, and you can count Diane Marois of Saint-Lazare, the last proprietor of Le Pionnier before it was demolished, among them. “You have to realize Le Pionnier building was very old,” she says. “Lots of strange noises after everyone was gone, but then there was a squirrel living in the false ceiling in the back room also. I wouldn’t say it was haunted because I never saw anything abnormal but some of the noises were pretty strange!” Halloween pranks Marois admits to capitalizing on the pub’s reputation for being haunted to have a bit of fun. “We played jokes on some of our staff,” she says. “Halloween time especially was wonderful.” Marois would put a noise box with a motion sensor that would be tripped when unsuspecting employees would deposit their cash in the third floor safe box. “You could hear them running down the hall and coming down the stairs because they were petrified.”

However, she admits to things happening that were not of her doing. Because of the building’s age, many of the strange noises could be explained away. However, Marois cannot explain some of the sounds coming from the third-storey that could be heard from the mezzanine right below. “You could have sworn there was someone walking around on the third floor,” she says. A shadowy figure After transitioning to a pub, the place was always a lively spot and the favourite drinking establishment of many locals and visitors from out of town. But many who have worked or spent time there will point out the stark difference between the cheerful atmosphere of the first floor and the creepy vibe of the third floor. One of the most well-known testimonies comes from a woman who worked at The Pioneer in the late 1970s. She experienced so many disturbing events that she eventually quit her job. The first incident occurred shortly after she was hired. She had to bring paperwork up to the third-storey office. She felt like someone was standing behind her as she was walking up the stairs. The air felt oppressive. She placed the papers on the desk and as she turned around, she saw a figure move along the hallway on the other side of the doorway. She went out into the hallway, but there was nobody there. She did not hear any footsteps and all the doors were closed. She ran down the stairs. That first encounter was enough to spook her for good. So, whenever things had to be brought up to the office, she’d find some other staff member to do it. However, it wasn’t long before the other employees began to refuse to go up to the third floor. It seemed that all staff members were spooked or knew about its reputation The feel of a ghost’s touch So, she ended up having to go back up there, reluctantly. Her second encounter was even more unsettling. Continued on page 13

This year’s Kennel cough a ‘nasty strain’ Carmen Marie Fabio

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If you’re a dog owner in the region you’ve likely heard about the recent increase in Kennel cough cases, an upper respiratory virus spread by airborne droplets through sneezing and coughing and, just as human viruses are shared, are usually contracted in places where dogs congregate. “It’s a nasty virus this year,” said Dr. Tadeusz ‘Bart’ Sikorski at Clinique Vétérinaire Harwood in Vaudreuil-Dorion. “The dogs can become lethargic and stop eating.” Some dog owners on social media platforms are also noting eye infections along with the presence of Kennel cough. “It’s possible,” said Dr. Bart. “It affects the whole upper respiratory tract.”

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nel cough has, in some cases, required Besides coughing, symptoms can also include sneezing, gagging, and prolonged antibiotic treatment, by as much as three to four weeks. even vomiting. Treatment can vary deJust as with hupending on the semans getting their verity of the sympBecause of the different flu vaccines, pretoms. “If there’s bacterial and viral strains, vention is the best no fever and the we’re recommending us- medicine and an cough is mild, we let it go withing both injection and in- annual vaccination against Kenout antibiotics.” tranasal spray vaccines nel cough is availThe coughing and able by injection sneezing typically this year. and by intranasal disappear after - Dr. Tadeusz ‘Bart’ Sikorski two weeks. spray. “Because of the different Kennel cough is comprised of two viral strains and the bacterial and viral strains, we’re recommending using both vaccines this year.” Boardetella bacteria which kicks in soon While the vaccination is standard for after. “Fever and non-clear secretions from the nose and eyes indicate the puppies, Dr. Bart said every dog that goes to parks and other areas where presence of bacteria requiring the use canines socialize should be vaccinated. of antibiotics.” This year’s strain of KenAnd while the vaccine does not guarantee 100 per cent protection, it will sigit take the town five months to learn that nificantly reduce symptoms of the virus. the provincial environment ministry had Following this year’s virulent outdecided to not allow the development break, Dr. Bart said vaccination is even of Sandy Beach to proceed?’ to whether more crucial as it’s hard to predict the town would support modifying the how the virus will be next year. And zoning by-law to prohibit the back filling while Kennel cough spreads more easof wet lands and to severely restrict tree ily through contact during the summer cutting in the wooded areas identified in months, it does not go away during the Plan 9 of the town’s urban plan by law as winter season. is was done in Saint-Lazare. Some have been speculating this To view the debate online, consult year’s stronger strain is because of the fb.me/e/20NmuG1HZ increase in dog adoptions due to the

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The severity of this year’s strain of Kennel cough may be due to the increase in dog adoptions from foreign countries where puppies might not be adequately vaccinated against the respiratory infection.

pandemic. “Maybe,” said Dr. Bart. “My opinion is that because there are many dogs coming in from different countries, a lot of them are non-vaccinated and this is contributing to the prevalence of the strain.” The vaccination lasts between 11 and 12 months and is undoubtedly more comfortable for the dog and more cost effective for the owners.

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Happy howl-o-ween! In response to our Facebook post requesting photos of your pets in Halloween costumes, enjoy the following

selection of pets patiently putting up with the whims of their owners for at least one day a year.

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Sadie

Eat, drink, and be scary! I love this time of year. The leaves are falling, the air is cooling, the holidays are well on their way… it’s a good time. And it’s not even just the crisp air or the joys of sipping a hot drink on a cold day. On top of all the lovely things that autumn brings, we have something else right around the corner to look forward to. A day for ghosts and ghouls, for creepiness and costumes, for some good old scares wrapped up in the supernatural and a healthy layer of fun. Halloween is one of the best holidays. From trick-ortreating to costume parties, pumpkin carving to scary movies, there’s something for everyone across all age groups and interests no matter what kind of spooky fun you’re in the mood for. Last year’s Halloween was very different. The state of the pandemic kept us from going about our regular holiday activities. And what we were able to do demanded a little extra maneuvering and creativity. Contactless trickor-treating where allowed, delivery chutes from doors to candy bags, video chat gatherings instead of our usual get-togethers… we may see similar tactics this year, but thankfully this Halloween will be a little less scary on the pandemic front. As always, safety is the priority, but thankfully we should be able to keep health in mind while also enjoying some of our more typical Halloween festivities. Of course the holiday we know and love today comes from much older traditions than our relatively recent ideas of candy and pumpkins, but it remains a day for all things dark and eerie. Where monsters of every shape and size lurk around every corner. And also every character from pop culture. I’m sure Halloween 2021 will have no shortage of creative costumes inspired by recent memes, news, movies and shows right up there alongside the classic crowds of witches, ghosts, skeletons, and vampires. No doubt there will be the usual number of relevant political costumes. We’ll probably see plenty of Britney Spears fans recreating her iconic looks to celebrate the progress in the #FreeBritney movement. Not to mention all of the ones that are sure to be running around in green zip-up hoodies or pink suits like they’re in an episode of Squid Game. But if dressing up isn’t your thing, no worries. As I said, there’s something for everyone whenever Halloween rolls around! Enjoy a bonfire, carve a pumpkin, or go for a walk and watch the last of the leaves turn and fall. Have some candy or bake some creepy treats of your own. Grab a steaming cup of hot chocolate or apple cider and watch a scary movie. Or maybe I’ll throw on Hocus Pocus for the thousandth time, who knows? Whatever brings you that Halloween feeling! No matter what we all end up doing, I hope we can all enjoy this special time of year while it’s here. Be safe, be well, have fun! Happy Halloween!

PHOTO COURTESY ELEANORA GIBBONS

This is Gus, our eight-year-old Pug. He does look a bit embarrassed but he was a good sport.

Juniper PHOTO COURTESY ALYSSA BISSONNETTE

PHOTO COURTESY C.J. MAXWELL

Sadie, the contented cow.

Georgia PHOTO COURTESY DONNA SIMMONS

Juniper the Guinea Pig is perfectly fine being a bumble bee.

Georgia, the little angel, actually likes dressing up

Sadie

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Oh Great Gazoo…. Where are you?

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Kaïa – a skeleton wearing a tutu.

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Kaïa Super Kaïa!

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She was in the office and as she was putting an envelope on the desk, she sensed someone’s hand on her back. Turning around, there was nobody there. She bolted for the door and once in the hallway, she saw a dark shape move through one of the closed doors. She never went up there again. Marois mentions that other employees also reported feeling the touch of an invisible presence while at work. Years later, another staffer reported seeing a shadow pass through a closed door. She bravely went about her business and proceeded to the supply room. She felt a presence behind her. Spinning around, she saw a dark shape wavering in the doorway. She panicked, fell over a box, and watched the dark figure pass through a solid wall. These two employees were not alone; many other staff

members over the years reported similar strange occurrences on the third floor. A long history There are no explanations offered for the strange happenings at the pub. And we may never get one as the building was demolished in 2020. Some say people died in the building back in the old days when it was an inn. There was a previous inn built on that site in 1880. The new building was built in 1900 following a fire that destroyed most of Pointe-Claire Village. A local cemetery was also decommissioned with all traces of the deceased being removed – nothing was left to commemorate the dead. Some say the ghost of the third floor is the angry spirit of a person seeking vengeance for the disturbance of his final resting place. No one knows why the ghost of Le Pionnier favoured the third floor of the building. It is worth noting that the mixed residential and commercial building being built on that site will also feature three floors....

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The Vaudreuil-Soulanges Youth Symphony Orchestra will be performing Saturday, November 6 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 413 Main Road in Hudson. Directed by Judy Hung, the repertoire includes Vivaldi Concertos for Violin and for Flute; various chamber music; Little Finale by Pierre Gallant (world premiere), and Soloists Émilie Gagnon, Vanessa Brien and Hannah Creese. A freewill offering will be appreciated. ******* Le Nichoir wild bird conservation centre is offering a virtual seminar on Migration November 3 at 7 p.m. Bird migration is one of the most amazing feats in the animal kingdom. Learn about the different strategies birds use, how they find their way, and more. This seminar will be given in English with a bilingual question pe-

riod. Registration required. Sign up online at tinyurl.com/pywbsv7y ******* Greenwood’s StoryFest continues this Sunday, October 31 at 2 p.m. with Tessa McWatt, an awardwinning writer who will be discussing her seventh novel ‘The Snow Line.’ On Thursday, November 4 at 7 p.m., we welcome Russell Banks, an award-winning writer of 13 novels, short stories, poetry and nonfiction. He will be discussing his 2021 book ‘Foregone,’ which is set in Canada. Both events take place on Zoom. Registration is free: donations are very much appreciated. Please register at www.greenwoodstoryfest.com. ******* Hudson’s ‘Off the Wall’ Art Sale will feature artwork, and silver and gold

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52 week challenge edition Title: The Full Monty (1997) Directed by: Peter Cattaneo Genre: Comedy-Drama Available on: Stream on Disney+ Weekly Challenge #44 – A ‘Best Original Film Score Winner’ Brief Synopsis: After losing their jobs at the local steel mill, a group of blue-collar workers from Sheffield dare to bare it all as ‘Chippendale’ dancers in order to make ends… er, meat. Scores: 96% Rotten Tomatoes, 7.2 IMDb Review: In 1997, the short-lived Oscar experiment of having two ‘Best Original Score’ awards was about to come to an abrupt end. Trying to spread the love, the Academy had begun giving an award for ‘Best Dramatic’ and ‘Best Musical/Comedy’ scores separately, as dramatic scores often get more of the recognition. Perhaps you’ve heard of the drama winner that year – just a little film called… Titanic (Sorry, by law, ‘My Heart Will Go On’ is now stuck in your head for the rest of the day). But lesser known is the winner of the ‘Best Musical/Comedy’ score from that year, and for that, we have to talk about this week’s MYMHM: the enduringly cheeky, yet surprisingly heartfelt British comedy, The Full Monty. Set in the post-Thatcher industrial heartland of northern England in Sheffield, The Full Monty tells an all-too-familiar tale. Ravaged by the effects of Neoliberal policies in the 1980s, public sector investment, social security, and unions have been stripped bare. This causes many of the bluecollar steel workers – one of the towns biggest employers – to shut down for good. Many of the laid off men, including our protagonist ‘Gaz’ (played by the great Robert Carlyle), are faced with a grim reality. Most have never worked in any other field and posses few other employable skills. Even if they do, they face a massive wave of competition from their former colleagues for the few positions open in town, and thanks to a limited severance package and benefits, money will soon run out. Gaz is in an extra tough spot – he is overdue on child support payments, and is at risk of losing joint custody of his son. Desperate for quick cash, he decides to put together a ragtag crew of unemployed men to perform as ‘Chippendales’ – male strippers – after seeing the lineups at the local strip club. Lacking the usual ‘stripper physique,’ Gaz and the gang decide to go further than most, and do ‘The Full Monty,’ leaving nothing to the imagination. While The Full Monty’s win for best Original Score was a surprise (most of the iconic musical moments are needle-drop pop hits), it helps to give the film extra emotional weight. Not that it needs it though. The themes of this film, although now a quarter of a century old, are still incredibly relevant today. I was starting college during the 2008 Recession, when the phrase ‘Tough Economic Times’ was so prevalent that my friends and I began calling it simply ‘TETs’ for short. Well, almost 15 years later (and I guess 15 years earlier), and those ‘TETs’ don’t seem to have gone away. The Full Monty deals with the effects this can have on the individual and the community, and lays bare the struggles it can bring. Depression, impotence, male sexuality, homophobia, mental health and body dysmorphia are all topics dealt with by this film, and while it may be dated in some of its coverage, with a heart-on-its-sleeve approach, this film’s heart is in the right place. And amid one of the largest labor movements in a generation, it is worth remembering the price we pay due to poor working conditions and unemployment. Movies like this remind us of these issues, and how they are directly tied to our quality of life. So support your unions, and support the strikers of Kellogg’s, John Deere and many others across North America. And, if that fails, at least tip generously and ‘make it rain’ at your local club. Although do aim for the hat, there isn’t many other places to put it. Want to see the economic policies and attitudes that predate the time of The Full Monty? Tired of all that comradery and solidarity between male friends? Then join us next week for the acerbic, incredibly bleak tale of Glengarry Glen Ross for the challenge of ‘A Film Based off a Play.’ Watch ahead on Hoopla or rent on Google Play. See you next week! Want even more MYMHM content? Check out our website www.mmmovies. ca, email me at LocalMYMHM@gmail. com, and keep an ear out for our podcast, ‘Reelin’ in the Years’, where we re-rank previous Oscar Winners, available on our website, as well as Spotify and Google Podcasts.

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

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Ryan Hunter Sept. 29, 1976 - Oct. 3, 2021 It is with profound sadness that we mourn the loss of Ryan Hunter in a vehicle accident in the Crowsnest Pass, Alberta on Sunday, October 3rd. He had just celebrated his 45th birthday. Ryan was a kind, compassionate and gentle soul with a keen mind and a quick wit. He lived life to the fullest. He loved the outdoors and would spend his days off skiing, hiking and rock climbing in the mountains near his home in Fernie, BC. His number one passion was surfing and as often as possible he went to Tofino, Mexico, or any other surf destination to be on his board in the waves. He loved to travel, visiting many places around the world in his short life. He was always learning new things and meeting new people. Dedicated to the medical field, Ryan had worked as a paramedic in northern Alberta and BC for many years. He was in his third year of a Bachelor of Nursing degree at the University of Calgary and will graduate posthumously with his class at Spring Convocation. All U of C campus flags flew at half-mast on October 12th in Ryan’s honor. The Dean and Assistant Dean of the Faculty of Nursing met with our family and friends that day and described Ryan as an outstandingly brilliant student who was always ready to help wherever help was needed. Ryan will be greatly missed by everyone who had the good fortune to meet him, to know him and to love him. He will forever be cherished by his parents Heather and George Cockburn as their unique, caring, and loving son. His sister Andrea Hunter (Miguel Rioux) will remember him not only as her hilarious big brother, but as the bravest person she’s ever known. His nephew Gabe and niece Ruby will miss their fun-loving, super-cool and infinitely patient Uncle Ryan. He will be lovingly remembered by his aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, classmates, and colleagues, as well as by the Lumbys who were like a second family to him in Calgary. A private celebration of Ryan’s life will be held at a future date, perhaps on a surfing beach somewhere. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Surfrider Foundation Canada or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Roy Neal December 13, 1927 – October 21, 2021 Surrounded by his loving family, Roy Neal passed away peacefully on October 21st, 2021. Roy is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Margaret, and his adoring children Deborah Neal (John), Aaron and Catherine; Andrew Neal (Jane), Andrew, James (Savanna), Alexandra DeFazio (Marc), and greatgrandchildren Liam, Oliver and Mateo, and his beloved nieces and nephews.

VISUAL CLASSIFIEDS A picture may be worth a thousand words but we won’t even charge you. The Journal now brings you our NEW VISUAL CLASSIFIEDS section. Take a print classified in our paper for the usual low cost ($15/one week, $20/ two weeks, $25/three weeks) and we’ll post your ad and photo of what you’re selling on our website. Your ad will STAY POSTED online until your item is sold. Try it out – we look forward to seeing your ad. Email your ad request and photo to admin@yourlocaljournal.ca. Ads will be updated online every Friday.

Roy was born on December 13th, 1927, in Portsmouth, England as the son of the late George and Winifred Neal and predeceased by his brother Gordon. Roy served as a Captain in the British Army. He was an Engineer, a keen businessman and mentor to many with his positive attitude and caring, calm manner. He enjoyed the great outdoors, golfing, fishing and being with family and friends. Roy was a loving, patient, and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be dearly missed by everyone who knew him. Our deepest gratitude and heartfelt thanks for the care provided by NOVA, CLSC of Hudson, the Emergency and Fourth Floor at Lakeshore General Hospital, and to the doctors and staff at Vaudreuil-Soulanges Palliative Care Residence whose compassion, kindness, and thoughtfulness we will never forget. A service will be at held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to NOVA and/or Vaudreuil-Soulanges Palliative Care Residence. Friday, October 29, 2021

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Recognizing those who help the community Janet Ellerbeck – tirelessly raising funds for NOVA Nick Zacharias

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Caisse Desjardins de Vaudreuil-Soulanges is always on the lookout for those who volunteer in our communities – they regularly highlight some of them on our pages because they understand what a vital and sometimes under-recognized role volunteers perform every day. ‘Every day’ is a good place to start when describing the actions of Janet Ellerbeck. For the past 12 years, she’s worked just about every single day managing the boutiques she launched to raise funds for NOVA – the local, volunteerrun charitable association of nurses who provide much-needed services to the community. NOVA’s mission is to provide all manner of care, from general home nursing and cancer care, palliative care, foot care and family support, to loans of specialized medical equipment (like electric beds, wheelchairs and walkers) and volunteer drivers to take patients to medical appointments. All of these services rely on charitable donations, and Ellerbeck decided in 2009 to contribute in a substantial, ongoing way by raising funds through a charity store that sells donated clothing at discount prices, with proceeds going directly to NOVA. “It took quite a lot of convincing at first,”

Ellerbeck remembers with a smile, “the board didn’t seem to believe it would work, that people would actually buy used clothing in Hudson, even knowing that the proceeds would go to NOVA.” Having arrived in Hudson in 1969 but originally hailing from England, she knew the community well and also knew the effectiveness of charity shops back overseas. So convinced was she, she built an impressive business case outlining her vision; the board finally acquiesced and she and the multitudes of volunteers who’ve worked at the boutique since have raised over a $1 million for nursing care in the community. With the success of the original NOVA boutique in the centre of Hudson, in 2018 she proposed expanding their fundraising by opening a second boutique a little west along Main Road, this time including donated furnishings and an impressive array of home décor, useful household items, books, jewelry and even a pair of upstairs rooms overflowing with worn-just-once (or sometimes worn-never) wedding apparel. The board was again skeptical, though hopefully a little less so the second time around. They needn’t have worried. “Nova Maison was an instant success,” beams Ellerbeck, who now oversees a doubled charitable fundraising stream with a dozen volunteers a day between the two stores. “She’s a dedicated one,” says fellow long-time

volunteer David Doughty. “She really is here just about all the time.” Ellerbeck’s dedication didn’t start with used clothing though. Beginning with her arrival 1969, she served in many positions including president of the Como Lending Library, and later served at the Hudson Village Theatre sponsoring and selling seats (and performing onstage to help fill them) for fundraising plays. She also performed in many more plays and served on the board as president of the Hudson Players Club. In 1978 Ellerbeck ran the first Christmas auction in support of the Hudson Fire Department’s annual Christmas Basket Fund that helps families in need over the holidays. “I’ve worked on every fireman’s auction for 43 years,” says Ellerbeck, “and now my daughter Tania has taken over the tradition of running them.” With all of these generous acts and more, it isn’t a wonder she was chosen ‘Irish Queen Mother’ for the 2019 Hudson Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. Her dedication has inspired hundreds more to give their time; an estimated 150 people per year have volunteered at the NOVA boutiques alone, some of them for over a decade. Says Ellerbeck, “We’re able to raise money to really make a difference for people, and none of this would happen without the amazing support of all of our volunteers.”

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