Your Local Journal - October 6th, 2016

Thursday, October 6, 2016

VOL. 14 NO. 36

Commemorating a dark day in Dorion Fifty years ago on October 7, 1966, at 7:35 p.m., a school bus carrying 44 École Cité-des-Jeunes students en route to a dance in Hudson was struck by a westbound CN freight train, immediately taking the lives of 19 on board the bus, including the driver. Your Local Journal takes a look back on that fateful day on page 12.

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Inside First council meeting for St. Lazare’s by-election winner

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Hopeful financial news for Hudson

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Vaudreuil-Dorion nixes pit bull ban

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Vaudreuil-Dorion man receives GG Award for bravery

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Efforts at fixing VSPCR management issues Carmen Marie Fabio editor@yourlocaljournal.ca

Following news that VaudreuilSoulanges Palliative Care Residence Director General Julie-Anne Lambert had submitted her resignation – the second DG to do so within a year – Rigaud Mayor Hans Gruenwald Jr. said the situation was unacceptable.

“We did not invest all this time and energy into this organization to see it scuttled by people with a private personal agenda,” said Gruenwald who is also the manager of the Manoir Cavagnal in Hudson and sits on the Board of Directors of the MRC Vaudreuil-Soulanges.

As first reported by Your Local Journal September 23, Lambert resigned citing a difficult working atmosphere at the residence as she battled unfounded criticism and innuendos from the original founding (medical) members of the residence.

Her departure follows changes in upper management that saw the exit a year ago of former DG Richard Mainville and Co-President Sylvie Crevier.

Following his return to Rigaud after a week in Europe, Gruenwald said people were mobilizing to address the working environment at the residence.

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“It’s a very simple, mechanical problem,” he said. “We have a board of directors who direct the operations and the doctors are employees who work inside the structure. They will do as they’re told and that’s it.”

Gruenwald would not confirm if these actions will result in Lambert returning to her position. “We’re trying to make this work so that nobody (else) has to leave.”

Crevier told Your Local Journal she and Mainville left their respective positions with the hopes it would be best for the residence. “Unfortunately, one year later, the problem is still there,” she said. Two head nurses have reportedly also left the facility in the past year.

Through its Communications Director Jasmine Sharma, the VSPCR has assured the community, “…the quality of care provided to patients and the care to families is still our top priority.

It always has been, still is, and always will be. That’s not going to change.”

Gruenwald said he plans to call a special meeting of all the VSPCR members in the near future for their input.

“We, as a society, cannot do without palliative care facilities,” said Gruenwald. “Too many people require the services they offer.”

Esculier responds to criticism following St. Lazare by-election win John Jantak Your Local Journal

Newly elected District 4 Councillor Marc-André Esculier was on the defensive responding to criticism from two residents about his victory during an unprecedented 90-minute question period before the start of the regular council meeting on Tuesday, October 4, that also saw Mayor Robert Grimaudo reveal that a provincial government body has been making inquiries into town hall.

While many of the 50 people in attendance applauded Esculier’s win after he was congratulated by resident Constantinos Markakis at the start of question period, not everyone was pleased. Resident Gilles Boutin said of the six candidates who ran in the district 4 by-election, Esculier was the last person he would have voted for.

“In the 12 years that I’ve been coming to council meetings, all I’ve seen is a person who is very arrogant and impolite towards council. I hope that he will do his job properly and work with council,” said Boutin. Esculier replied that Boutin was entitled to his opinion and that he was elected to represent the majority of the population in his district which drew a round of applause.

Alvero Martinez, one of the by-election candidates, told Esculier that although he won, with Richard Meades present in the council room, he wasn’t sure whether it was actually Meades who was elected. “My question to you is, are you working for Mr. Meades or is he working for you?” asked Martinez.

“You have a lot of supporters here.”

“I won the election because I went door-to-door for about one month from 10 in the morning until eight at night,” Esculier replied. “I met a lot of people and spoke to each of them for at least 15 to 30 minutes. I listened to the people, their problems and concerns. I won because I did my job.”

When Martinez asked again whether either Esculier or Meades were

working for each other, Grimaudo interjected by saying he felt the real question had to do with the confidentiality aspect related to the council position which Esculier was bound to uphold.

Esculier replied that he didn’t understand why there was a problem with his relationship with Meades.

“I’ve lived in St. Lazare for 37 years. I know a lot of people. I don’t ask you who you work with or who you know.”

Meades, who regularly attends council meetings, has taken the town to task on a wide range of controversial topics including the Chaline Valley landslide zone, houses with sinking foundations, and what he feels is unnecessary extravagant spending on the new town hall and the two previous Festival au Galop equestrian events.

The testiest exchange occurred when resident Elizabeth Rozon accused Grimaudo and councillors Pamela Tremblay and Brigitte Asselin of intentionally bad-mouthing newly elected councillor Marc-André Esculier during the by-election campaign.

“I have never used Mr. Esculier’s name in a public forum,” said Tremblay who was visibly angry. “What you are saying is totally wrong.”

When Rozon continued with her insinuations, Grimaudo replied that her accusations were false and threatened to expel her. “You are being disrespectful. We are trying to answer you politely and with respect. If you do not change your tone, I will have to ask you to leave the room,” Grimaudo replied.

Markakis had earlier asked Grimaudo whether the provincial Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l’Occupation du territoire (MAMOT) is conducting an investigation into town hall. After initially replying yes, Director General Serge Tremblay corrected the mayor by saying that there is no investigation but questions have been asked by the MAMOT. Tremblay’s reply prompted Markakis to say that his question was directed to Grimaudo and he expected

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Newly elected St. Lazare District 4 Councillor Marc-André Esculier listens to comments and questions from residents about his recent by-election win.

an answer only from the mayor. “If I want to address the question to Mr. Tremblay I can,” said Grimaudo. “The

answer to your question is yes, we have been asked questions. Is there an actual investigation, the answer is no.”

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All bark, no bite There’s a movement afoot to ban dark-coloured hoodies in some communities both on and off the Island of Montreal. Though still in discussion, grey garments may also be included in the ban. Crime statistics show that a significant proportion of muggings, shopliftings, taxing, and break and enters, were committed by people wearing dark or grey hoodies. A debate is also raging as to whether running shoes, in all forms, should also be banned as it’s the footwear of choice for everyone from petty thieves to bank robbers, ostensibly contributing to their ability to flee the scene of the crime.

Are you incredulous and outraged?

Good, you should be. (And no, it’s not true.)

A ban on any one style of clothing that may have been worn by someone committing a criminal act makes about as much sense as banning a breed of dog that may have been guilty of canine transgressions at any point in time – in other words, all dogs.

While there was a justifiable outrage following the death of the 55-year-old who was mauled by what was then believed to be a pit bull, subsequent reports suggest it was, in fact, a Boxer and that, regardless of its breed, it had a history of aggressive behaviour.

Perhaps it’s a case of not wanting to lose face that the City of Montreal doggedly pursued the pit bull legislation, despite the protests of everyone from dog owners to human rights’ lawyers. Thankfully, there are mayors, notably Beaconsfield and Vaudreuil-Dorion, who had the common sense to address the real danger behind ‘dangerous’ dogs – the owners.

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Photo of the week

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Vaudreuil-Dorion resident Clo Gagnier took close to 50 shots before finally capturing this regular visitor to her hummingbird feeder. 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.

Dear Editor: editor@yourlocaljournal.ca Dear Editor, I was very much surprised to hear that JulieAnne Lambert was resigning as Director of the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Palliative Care Residence in Hudson.

My wife spent her last days earlier this year at the VSPCR and my family were very pleased with the care and compassion of all the staff.

We were also very impressed by Julie-Anne Lambert taking the time to talk to the family and ensure that my wife was given the best of care.

Our family is very sorry to hear that such a dedicated person doing a great job has to be replaced.

We sincerely hope that the directors of this palliative care do not accept her resignation but remedy the problems associated with this fine center.

Donald Clune Vaudreuil-Dorion Dear Editor, Hudson’s Greenwood Centre for Living History would like to send a huge thank-you to everyone who made our Treasures in the Attic event such a success. The importance of the funds that this event raises for the ongoing maintenance of Greenwood’s historic house and gardens cannot be overestimated and we are so grateful to the many people who ensured that this could happen again this year.

Enormous thanks to all the volunteers who took part in the day’s events: Julia and Richard Curry for their enormous effort in managing all the vintage sale items, not only on Saturday but all year; Audrey Gray for taking care of all the appraisers and more; June Kendall and her team,

especially Monique Verdier and Fran de Lallo, for their extraordinary effort in creating 54 mile-high apple pies; the Royal Canadian Legion for their kind permission to use their kitchen; St. James Church; Barb Gibb and her team and all the wonderful student volunteers of Westwood High School; Carol Durham and Donna Seaman for baking all those scones; and Liz Rozon and her team for keeping all the workers fed.

And very special thanks to all the appraisers who made our ‘antiques roadshow’ such a success: Robert Carr and Lois Tani, Kevin Colgan, Ashley Cotter-Cairns, Maureen Trudel-Decelles and Norm Decelles, Willem de Freitas and Susan Ravdin, Victor Isganaitas and Roberto Menard.

And last but certainly far from least, huge thanks to all the people who came out to our event and took part in some way. Your support of Greenwood is so very much appreciated.

Sincerely, Audrey Wall & Terry O’Shaughnessy The Greenwood Centre for Living History Hudson Dear Editor, Too bad for Senneville’s plan to accommodate millionaires.

I was looking to downsize to a home in the range of about $600,000.The lots could have been cut in half which would have given the developer just as much profit. And Senneville would also have had the same tax benefits.

I’ll be waiting for the land in Ste. Anne de Bellevue in a year or two.

Gino Tiberio Senneville

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Hudson resident Richard Grinnell asked council how many signatures his petition needs to have council hold a town-wide referendum on his suggestion to purchase the land at Sandy Beach.

Town of Hudson’s financial future rosier with latest independent audit

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Hudson’s financial future looks brighter according to Mayor Ed Prévost who was present for the monthly council meeting on Monday, October 4. “We have collected $471,000 in welcome tax to date,” he said in his commentary at the beginning of the meeting. Prévost emphasized this is good news for the town for two reasons: the amount exceeds budget expectations of $451,000 and real estate buyers are choosing Hudson. The mayor opted not to chair the meeting leaving that task to Pro-Mayor Deborah Woodhead. Prévost said he looks forward to chairing the next town council meeting in November.

Further positive financial news came in the form of the audited financial statement for 2015. “We have recouped most of the $1.7 million we inherited at the end of 2013,” said Councillor Ron Goldenberg in reference to the operating surplus of $1,089,833 for 2015 and a cumulative deficit of $134,312. He reminded everyone of how that deficit attracted the attention of the Ministère d’affaires municipales et Occupation du terri-

toire (MAMOT) and the ensuing budget cuts, budget rules and monitoring processes that were put in place. “We hope to have the 2016 budget audited and presented by next spring (2017),” he added. Goldenberg forecasted smaller surpluses for the future noting administrative and other positions needed to be filled.

The 2015 independent audit was carried out by the accounting firm Goudreau Poirier. In their preface to the document, the auditors expressed an unfavorable opinion of the consolidated financial statement for the year 2015. “This is for non-conformities in prior financial statements that occurred before 2014 that have not been cleared up with the government of Québec,” said Goldenberg in an interview following the meeting. “We believe they will be cleared up once we have an audience with them.”

Council passed a proposal concerning the conservation plan presented at a public information meeting on Tuesday, August 23, that all the comments, suggestions and ideas received to date will be taken into consideration and that a final public consultation will take place in both English and French.

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THE SOAPBOX CARMEN MARIE FABIO

Picture perfect It’s that time of year where the proofs for school photos come home, the result of which, at least for one son, was a reflection that the day crept up on us without warning, save an email from the principal sent at 7:23 a.m. the same morning with a ‘friendly reminder’ that it was photo day.

“What are you wearing?” I texted my son who was already on the bus.

“Tie-dye,” he answered.

“Awesome.”

What else could I say?

Some creatures are naturally photogenic. Animals, usually, and babies who possess a natural dignity that wears off a little past the toddler years, at least for my boys.

I’ve learnt to accept that a good school photo is a crapshoot, and I can count on one hand the times all three boys came home the same year with good school photos.

“You owe me 16 bucks,” I told my eldest one year when I saw the puffed cheeks and cow-licked hair on his Grade 4 pic.

This year, when my middle son pulled out his proof sheet, it came with a foreshadowed warning.

“Just to let you know,” he cautioned, “I look stoned out of my mind.”

Now, I know he’s a good kid and doesn’t do drugs. But I also know he’s got the world at his fingertips via the internet and is not so naive that he doesn’t know what a stoned person looks like. And when I saw the proof with his unready-for-the-camera half-lidded glazed stare combined with a T-shirt replete with explosions of blue, green, teal, and aquamarine redolent of swamp algae, I have to admit, he looked like a time traveller from Woodstock.

“That’d be an amazing internet meme,” said my oldest with a tinge of envy.

In for a penny, in for a pound, so when I went to order his photos online, we both decided on a background that echoed the colours of his T-shirt, adding another layer to the hippiedippy aura of an already funny photo. I’m proud of my boy.

It was upon the checkout of the online order I saw there was an option to ‘retouch’ his photo. Now, while I can understand wanting to remove a large piece of spinach lodged in an incisor leftover from lunch, I can’t advocate removing anything else from that awkward, memorable, and goofy time period known as childhood.

My own grade-school photos show my hair in various stages of awful coifs from a well-meaning mother, and in some cases a neighbour, who thought using Scotch Tape across the hair on my forehead as a template to cut the bangs would do the trick.

It didn’t. Ever.

A memorable Grade 2 shot showcased not only a bad haircut, but a perfectly diagonal scar across my face, the result of my crossing the street without realizing my brother and his friends were flying a kite as I ran directly into the kite string. Not only was the scar preserved in time via my school photo, it came with a cool story that I wouldn’t have opportunity to tell if it had been Photoshopped out, erasing the accompanying history that punctuates all our weird childhood lives.

While the current Snapchat generation has apps that include Oldify, Fatify (warning – don’t use these at the same time unless you’re ready to see yourself really old and fat) and, seriously, Baldify, our generation had to rely on school photos, geeky home movies, and a bizarre slice of time travel known as photo booths.

They may not have been pretty pictures, but they’re likely a more accurate reflection of history than today’s photos will be a generation from now.

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Hudson Legion launches major upgrade of Cenotaph on Beach Road New park land to be named Place Vimy in honour of historic Canadian victory in 1917

James Parry Your Local Journal

Funded entirely with a grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs Canada and a lot of volunteer work being put in by members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #115, The Cenotaph on Beach Road in Hudson the only one of its kind in the County of Vaudreuil-Soulanges and officially recognized as a National War Memorial - will have a whole new look in the coming months.

Major landscaping, designed make it visible from all four sides in a more beautiful setting, began this past week with plans to have the whole area ready for Hudson’s annual Remembrance Day Parade and ceremonies on November 6 of this year.

Said Hudson Legion 1st vice-president, Michael Elliott, in an exclusive interview with Your Local Journal, “We applied for a federal grant a few years ago without success. This time, with the help and support of our former NDP MP, Jamie Nicholls, we were successful and Veterans Affairs came through with $25,000 which has enabled us to hire local contractors for the heavy work.”

Added Elliott, who spearheaded both grant applications and who is overseeing the project with Robert Daoust et fils, “Our proposed budget for the project was $40,000 and the balance will be met entirely by the Legion and its volunteers.”

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Hudson Legion 1st vice president, Michel Elliott, is spearheading the upgrade and landscaping of The Cenotaph on Beach Road, the only one of its kind in the County of VaudreuilSoulanges.

When completed, The Cenotaph, which currently features two bronze plaques each honouring 24 Hudsonites who died in World War I and World War II, will be visible from all four sides as opposed to only three in the past and plans call for two additional plaques to be installed honouring those who served in the Korean War, Afghanistan, Merchant Marine, as well as in Peacekeeping missions from throughout Vaudreuil-Soulanges.

It will also be framed at its base by a walkway of local crushed Quarry Point stone to match that used in the construction of the memorial built in 1946-47 and originally located in Benson Park. Poppies and other appropriate flowers will be planted in the two gardens at each side parallel with Beach Road. And it will all be framed with a low post and chain-link fence as is often seen around other such memorials throughout Canada.

Said Elliott, “This upgrade is long overdue honouring, as it does now, those who left our town and our little community never to return.”

The new park land and walkway will be named Place Vimy in honour of the 100th Anniversary next year of the great Canadian victory in April of 1917 and at which a number of Hudson men were present.

Vaudreuil-Dorion says no to pit bull ban John Jantak Your Local Journal

Vaudreuil-Dorion Mayor Guy Pilon announced that the city will not ban pit bulls or any other dog breeds considered dangerous after being asked by residents about its stance during the Monday evening council meeting on October 3.

The issue was raised by resident Laura Shanahan, a pit bull owner who has lived in Vaudreuil-Dorion for more

those types of breeds to be eventually banned as well.

“You can’t just talk about the pit bull,” said Pilon. “The fact is we have to work on something which will be good for every type of dog. The main issue is to remain professional and to see how the matter has been handled elsewhere and Calgary is a perfect example. There have also been reports that in places where the pit bull has been banned, it hasn’t reduced the number of incidents.”

There’s one thing for sure – it’s unanimous that we don’t want to ban any kind of dog. Instead, we want to act on the fact that the owners have to be responsible for the behaviour of their dogs.

-Vaudreuil-Dorion Mayor Guy Pilon than two years. She expressed concern that the city would pass a similar bylaw that was adopted by the City of Montreal council last Thursday and which came into effect on Monday.

(As of press time, October 5, the law had been temporarily suspended by Quebec Superior Court Justice Louis Gouin).

Montreal’s controversial initiative forbids dog owners from acquiring new pit bulls and requires current owners to always keep their dogs muzzled and leashed whenever they are outside in public. The by-law was enacted in response to a woman in Pointe-auxTrembles who was mauled to death in June. Though the death was originally attributed to a pit bull, recent reports state it was, in fact, a Boxer.

Instead of banning specific breeds, Pilon said the city is considering adopting a by-law similar to the one in Calgary which places the onus on dog owners and makes them responsible for controlling their pets at all times.

He added that the banning of pit bulls will only entice people who want aggressive dogs to seek out other breeds which could result in

Clariϔication In the September 29th issue of Your Local Journal, it was reported that the developer of the Senneville on the Park residential project was reserving 20 per cent of the land as green space. The actual green space reserved is 30 per cent, 20 per cent more than required.

Shanahan told Your Local Journal that the mayor’s response was music to her ears. “I am very pleased to have such a wonderful mayor,” said Shanahan. “He has gone above and beyond what I expected and he’s made me very happy.

“He’s looking at facts, scientific data and the Calgary model which is very successful. It’s not about one or two bad breeds but about the owners.

It’s nice that I have a pit bull and he’s welcomed by the mayor,” Shanahan added.

Resident Andrea Boudrias who moved to the city just over two months ago also welcomed the announcement. “I’ve been so stressed out and my husband and I have been sick with worry,” said Boudrias. “I can’t explain how happy I am.”

The city has held one meeting so far with representatives from the SPCA,

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Vaudreuil-Dorion Mayor Guy Pilon said the city is working on adopting a revised by-law by December that would hold owners responsible for the behaviour of their dogs.

the Sûreté du Québec (SQ), a veterinarian and a kennel owner/dog catcher to discuss the issue and expects council to approve an amended by-law by December as work continues on drafting a suitable by-law.

“There’s one thing for sure – it’s unanimous that we don’t want to ban any kind of dog. Instead, we want to act on the fact that the owners have to be responsible for the behaviour of their dogs,” said Pilon.

He added that adoption of a revised municipal pet by-law will be contingent on the adoption of proposed new provincial regulations to deal with the matter. “The fact is that if the Quebec government decides to enact province-wide legislation regarding pit bulls, the city would have to abide to the new regulations. We cannot be less severe than what the government will adopt.”

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Vaudreuil-Dorion man receives Governor General medal for heroic rescue

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Stephanie O’Hanley Special Contributor

When Vaudreuil-Dorion resident Constable Jean-Pierre Lavigne received a Medal of Bravery Wednesday, October 5 from Governor General David Johnston at a ceremony at the Citadelle of Québec, his mom was right there, beaming with pride.

His mother, Beverley Wilson, raised Lavigne in St. Lazare, where she still lives. Lavigne, now 29, graduated from École nationale de police du Québec at age 22 but had a hard time finding work afterwards.

“There were so many cutbacks the year he graduated, everything went to hell in a handbasket,” Wilson said.

“He (was only able to find) some security work.”

She said Lavigne’s friend, Constable Mark Fiset, was working for the northern Quebec’s Naskapi Nation’s police force and put a good word in for her son.

But working for a remote indigenous community 15 km northeast of Schefferville hasn’t been easy. “He hasn’t been working steady,” Wilson said. Then there’s the travel. “From

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Jean-Pierre Lavigne of Norther Quebec’s Naskapi Nation police force recently won a Governor General award for, along with two colleagues, helping to pull several detainees from a burning detention cell.

here to travel there it’s a two-day voyage, it’s 10-11 hours in the car, he sleeps overnight, and then the next day takes the train (and) there’s only two trains a week,” she said. “It’s very remote. To take a plane it just costs way too much.”

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Rescue

Continued from page 8 The story behind Lavigne’s medal is extraordinary.

The Governor General of Canada website says on December 8, 2012, Lavigne and fellow Naskapi Police Force constables Mark Fiset and Jessie James Fontaine, also Medal of Bravery recipients, rescued a detainee from a fiery death at the police station in Kawawachikamach, Quebec.

“I’m very proud of him,” said Wilson. “It’s not everybody who’s going to go back and forth in and out of a fire. They might run in once but the police officers were taking turns running in and out, in and out. They all went in several times to finally get out all the detainees.

Lavigne did not return Your Local Journal’s messages. “He doesn’t think what he did was heroic,” Wilson said.

According to the account posted on the GG website, the fire spread quickly and filled the station with thick, toxic smoke. “The constables took turns running inside the struc-

ture in a desperate attempt to reach the victim trapped inside his cell.

They finally managed to unlock the door and pull the man out. Despite suffering the effects of smoke inhalation, they were able to remove the victim and bring him to safety.”

The Naskapi News website says the man was one of several detainees the constables rescued from holding cells at the police headquarters and the fire, which started at around 4:30 a.m., was set by the detainee trapped in the cell. Later, after Lavigne, Fiset and Fontaine had successfully rescued the detainees, a witness who saw them enter a restaurant said the officers’ jackets were melted from the heat and one of the officers had his hand bandaged, Naskapi News reports.

Wilson, who doesn’t know who nominated her son for the medal, said the nomination involved a process. “I think it’s the RCMP that does all the investigation to see if it’s really worthy or not.

“I think it was last fall we found out he would be getting one,” she said.

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It’s raining laws…

Q. The municipality uses natural waterways to drain rain water… no ditches … water has caused damage to my property… brought before council since the early 90s... hiring a lawyer is expensive, can I make a small claim case… file is full of correspondence (since) 1988.

A. The first commandment of water law is in the Civil Code - s.477: Lower land is subject to receiving water flowing onto it naturally from higher land. The owner of lower land has no right to erect works to prevent the natural flow…

This poetic section often quoted in neighbour quarrels may or may not apply here. Sorry for the non-answer but water law is Jackson Pollock art on steroids.

There are numerous water laws that overlap like beaver wood.

Municipal laws are split up by a master provincial law. MRCs (regional governments) legislate on water issues such as flow and obstacles. Look for them in new buildings that come in over budget.

Municipalities make local laws notably on trenches and drinking water, tunneling below rock bottom expectations. The province has laws on the environment and wildlife that may trump all other laws. The feds make guest appearances with laws on fisheries and navigation. Add to the mix private contracts.

Phone Town Hall first, the front line and popular water bashing arena. Eventually, while waiting on the phone, you will understand they close early. You may be told assertively it’s a private civil matter when a neighbour deviates water onto your land or it’s not under their jurisdiction. Try the MRC to be rescued. Insist for the expert who can explain multiple water laws to the point of overtime pay.

You can also meet these experts at Sheratons for training seminars on valuable water knowledge. This wellspring of unfiltered money for lawyers and municipal staff in attendance comes mostly from 1195 municipalities in Quebec dealing with constant complicated water questions.

A wide-ranging water problem may win you a referral to provincial government black belts in water combat. They are revered by lower rungs of government. They have firemen’s hoses full of legislation and case law if you come too close to the sources they protect – legislators.

There may be a further explanation on why your case has been filling boxes since 1988.

Municipalities may meticulously study water letters until about halfway. They pause reflecting on the understandable complexity. Receiving a response letter as in, ‘We will look at this complex matter and get back to you. Forever yours.’ breaks no promises during a 28-year wait.

Avoid launching a water file attack against a municipality by asking them if your water problem is their fault. There is too much murky legislation. Go to the trenches with your iPhone, film the scene, and show them your evidence along with an expensive expert report. Repeatedly quote or read aloud the right law from another expert. Kindly ask for help on your draft letter to a local newspaper thus inspiring stealth fighter respect.

It’s sad that your problem leads to high costs for answers to complex laws depriving citizens from meeting lawyers with red bow ties affirming, ‘we can probably argue this or that ….’

But seriously, work on proving the exact cause of your water problem and identify the applicable law being offended. The jurisdiction of the court will depend on many factors but towns will correct a problem if you prove it’s their fault. It will cost you more to go to court. Consulting briefly with an expert would be helpful.

Just read the Rubik-Cube type case law and you will see why.

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PARRYWINKLE JAMES PARRY I seem to have been on a Shakespearean bent these past couple of columns, dear readers. But to quote The Bard again, “All the PHOTO BY world’s a stage.

MAURICE JEFFERIES And all the men and women are merely players,” as penned in As You like It, Act II, Scene VII. If that’s true, then the Whitlock Golf & Country Club in Hudson surely had a stellar setting and brilliant cast from throughout the region for its 24th annual fundraiser on Saturday night, October 1, to the pulsating beat of A Latin Affair that I attended with my beautiful Sunshine and had a real ball!

A smash hit, made even more enjoyable by our delightful Hudson Players Club table companions comprising Steve Walters, Phil & Diana Juliet Gausden, Esme Terry, Shelley Walters, Vic Pontecorvo, Elzabeth Harwood, and Chris Gobeil. And a fantastic fundraiser for our fabulous HVT! --------------MEET MR. GENERAL HOSPITAL - Not sure if Shakespeare’s works are still a big draw at the Hudson War Memorial Library on Elm Street, but while there this past week, taking out books and a couple of videos, I met a very exceptional person with an emotional story to tell.

His name is George Hine, he lives in St. Lazare, and for 28 years prior to his retirement he worked in housekeeping at the Montreal General Hospital (MGH) where he has volunteered in so many other capacities for the past 21, including Santa Claus, Happy The Clown, and being awarded the Governor General’s Caring Award in 2012, the first such merit awarded to a nonprofessional at the hospital.

Also, just four years ago, and now the driving force in his life, helping to launch the donated recycled book store in the hospital’s reception area with every cent raised going to help support patient care there.

As of this past week Monsieur George Hines - affectionately known to staff and patients alike at MGH - is now an outpatient at that very same hospital, having been diagnosed in July with aggressive prostate cancer and now making at least 20 visits for radiation treatment.

Not that this has stopped him from his monthly pick up of English language books from the War Memorial Library, as well as French books from the library in St. Lazare which he then drives and delivers himself into Montreal for sorting and selling by other volunteers.

Says George, “For sure, when I first heard the news, I was devastated. But then I came to realize that it’s not going to stop me and it’s not going to beat me. Because if I just give up collecting the books and helping the hospital shop, then cancer wins.

“It’s hard to explain, but going back to the hospital for my treatment is like going home. I spent so many years there. And the people are my friends and like my second family. I really do believe that what goes around eventually comes around and that if you try to live a good life and care for others, then they in turn will care for you.”

Adds George, this couldn’t be more true of his wife, Carolyn, and their two children, Joanna and Jeff, who he helped coach and support through so many sporting activities when they were younger including basketball, football, paddling, soccer and baseball in addition to being for many years a Cub-Beaver leader in the community.

Says George, just before heading off for the 90-minute drive into Montreal, “Volunteerism has always given me life. I’m a people person. I like to socialize. And volunteering at the MGH has given me the strength to go on. If I were to pass away tomorrow, I would still consider myself to be a very lucky person. I’ve lived a full life, surrounded by people I love.”

Truly, as I say readers, a very special person. And an inspiration for others who may be considering volunteering, perhaps for the first time, as a new chapter in their own lives. For as

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Taking time out from A Latin Affair fundraiser for the Hudson Village Theatre at the Whitlock Golf & Country Club, this photo of just some of the guests in party mood obviously needs no further explanation.

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En route to the Montreal General Hospital for radiation treatment, George Hine stopped by the Hudson War Memorial Library to pick up their latest donation for the Montreal General Hospital book shop from library volunteer, Donna Atwood.

George says, “Volunteers are needed so badly for so many worthwhile causes. And in doing so, we not only help others, but also ourselves.”

Oof. Such an emotional but most positive interview folks. And God bless you George!

--------------FANTASTIC STORYFEST - Still on books, the Greenwood Centre for Living History at 254 Main Road in Hudson was delighted to open StoryFest 2016 this past Sunday, October 2, by welcoming a very special guest. Namely, award-winning author, Gail Anderson-Dargatz, upon this autumn’s release of her new novel, The Spawning Grounds. A family saga rooted in the Thompson-Shuswap region of British Columbia that further builds on the author having been described as ‘Margaret Laurence meets Gabriel García Márquez’ because of how it weaves rural Canadian lives with magical realism.

Published worldwide in many languages, her first novel, The Cure for Death by Lightning, was an international bestseller and finalist for the prestigious Giller Prize. Her second novel, A Recipe for Bees, was another best-selling Giller finalist.

Just two days later, on October 4, former Liberal Party strategist and Stephen Leacock Humour Award winning novelist Terry Fallis was on stage at Hudson Village Theatre. In novels such as The Best Laid Plans, Fallis plumbs the depths and scales of heights of political intrigue in Ottawa, a terrain he knows well having worked for Paul Martin and Michael Ignatieff, among other Liberal luminaries.

And tonight Thursday, October 6, StoryFest’s Poetry in Performance features two pre-eminent Canadian poets. Newfoundland’s Don McKay and Inuit poet Taqralik Partridge. Again at Hudson Village Theatre at 7:30 p.m.

The author of 12 books of poetry, McKay was made a Member of the Order of Canada in 2008 ‘for his contributions to Canadian literature as a nature poet and mentor of many emerging writers from coast to coast’ and he twice won the Governor General’s Literary Award for Night Field and Another Gravity.

Spoken-word poet and throat-singer Partridge hails from northern Que-

bec and has performed throat-singing with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra (MSO). Featured as one of the emerging artists in CBC’s Next! series, her work focuses on Inuit experiences and relationships with the land.

Next Tuesday, October. 11, will see Saleema Nawaz, whose book Bone & Bread was a finalist in this year’s Canada Reads contest, at HVT at 7:30 p.m.

And on Thursday, October 13 - same place same time - John Farrow, a.k.a.

Hudsonite Trevor Ferguson, whose latest release, Seven Days Dead, is attracting lots of attention will be centre stage.

Still lots more to come at StoryFest 2016 - what a wonderful initiative for our little town by the lake - and to reserve tickets or a festival pass, go to www.greenwoodstoryfest.com.

--------------PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS Meanwhile, I have to be honest, I have never read a book by best-selling Canadian and Montreal-based mystery author, Louise Penny, whose novels are set in the Province of Quebec and focus on the work of Chief Inspector Armand Gamache of the Sûreté du Québec. Millions of others have.

Including Your Local Journal readers, Céline & René Pilon, who recently drove out to Knowlton in the Eastern Townships for the pre-launch of her 12th and latest book in the series, A Great Reckoning.

Says Céline, who will forever treasure the signature on the book they bought, “She was such a very nice, warm, and generous person. We told her about Hudson’s StoryFest and unofficially, of course, suggested that she might like to be part of it next year. She told us that, should she receive an invitation to do so, she would accept with great pleasure.”

--------------BRAGADOCIOUS BRAGGIN - In closing, and back to the aforementioned Hudson Players Club and Shakespeare, what a hilarious hoot their Evening of Humorous Readings was at HVT on Friday, September 30.

From the Bard to bondage to a new twist on Donald Trump’s bragadociousness to bragging about the size of one’s deck. Am still laughing!

And that’s a wrap!

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After studying humanities at Carleton University, she moved to Winnipeg to attend the University of Manitoba where she received an MA in English.

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las and her first novel exhibit the range of her talent, and she has been published in a number of literary journals such as The Dalhousie Review and The New Quarterly. In 2008, Nawaz won the Writers’ Trust of Canada’s McClelland and Stewart Journey Prize for her short story My Three Girls. That same year she was nominated for the QWF McAuslan First Book Prize for her collection Mother Superior and in 2013 won the QWF Paragraphe Hugh MacLennan Prize for Fiction with her first novel, Bone & Bread which explores the relationship between sisters first introduced to readers in the book Mother Superior.

Canada Reads nominated Bone & Bread as one of its finalists for 2016.

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A full school bus that had departed from École secondaire Cité-des-Jeunes en route to a dance at St. Thomas High School in Hudson was hit at a level crossing on St. Charles Boulevard by a 100-car CN freight train heading west to Toronto, slicing the school bus in half leaving a portion partially submerged in a ditch and dragging the rest 800 metres down the track.

“It’s a very sad memory,” said current Vaudreuil-Dorion Mayor Guy Pilon. Though too young to have been a high school student that fateful night, the memory, as for most long-time residents, is indelible. “There are survivors today who still live with both physical and psychological scars,” he said.

Though there’s an essential consensus on the time-line of the basic facts of

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What is known is that the bus, filled with students ranging in age from 12 to 19, and chauffeured by 20- year-old driver Marcel Fleury, set off in high spirits, singing and celebrating in anticipation of the evening dance where dozens of young people had already arrived. The bus came to a stop at the railroad crossing at St. Charles Boulevard as the lighted barriers were down while an eastbound passenger train headed towards Montreal. As the barrier lifted, the bus proceeded on its away, across three sets of railroad tracks, when it was T-boned by the westbound freight train. While some reports cite a couple of youngsters had tampered with the barrier just before the collision, others contradict this.

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While 19 young people died in the initial collision, the commemorative plaque in Valois Park in Vaudreuil-Dorion includes the names of a 15-year-old boy who died a week later in hospital and a 48-year-old woman who died 32 years after the event, her death directly attributable to the accident.

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Continued from page 12 As the train screeched to a halt, the engine of the bus burst into flames, immediately claiming seven lives. Île-Perrot resident Daniel Petit, 15

years of age at the time, was one of the first people to arrive at the scene of the accident and recounted discovering an injured friend and helping to transport him to hospital. Archival newspaper coverage in l’Echo de Vaudreuil-Soulanges said when the ambulances arrived, they were not sufficient in num-

ber and anyone with a vehicle was quickly recruited to bring the injured to the Lakeshore Hospital in PointeClaire.

“Even though we were young, we all became adults that night,” said Petit of the memories of the event. “With all the debris and destruction, we became victims of post-traumatic stress and nobody was there to help us.”

He described the scene with myriad deaths and severe injuries. “No one was ready to deal with that.”

Petit said it was the vicar at the Parois Saint-Jean-Baptiste in Dorion, Yves Beaudoin, who recognized the toll the after-effects had placed on the respondents at the scene. “He listened to us, consoled us, and understood that it

would take time to work through what we’d seen. He was the only one.” Even after he left the region for another parish, Petit said Father Beaudoin would make regular visits back to speak to, and console, the survivors and witnesses.

With 19 dead at the scene, another young man succumbed to his injuries a week after the crash and a woman died 32 years later, her death directly attributed to the injuries she suffered that night. Her name is included on the plaque that now stands sentry in Valois Park on St. Charles Avenue, inscribed with the names of all who perished.

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French comic takes on English in fundraiser show

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Having only learned English four years ago hasn’t stopped comic Sébastian Bourgault from expanding and honing his stand-up comedy routine for audiences across North America.

Jules-Pierre Malartre Special contributor

Some might think that they have to head downtown to enjoy good stand-up comedy, but the West Island hosts great comedy shows nowadays with participants like stand-up comic Sébastien Bourgault, who will headline a special benefit show October 8 in Pointe-Claire

Village’s Resto Bar Le Pionnier.

Bourgault was a well-known RadioCanada columnist, TV commercial actor and spokesperson before he stepped on stage to become a stand-up comic. He cites a mix of both French and Englishspeaking stand-up comics as influences, including Daniel Lemire, Jean-Marc Parent, Jim Carrey and Jerry Seinfeld.

“Seeing Daniel Lemire onstage inspired me to change career gear,” Bourgault reveals.

Bourgault did not speak a word of English just five years ago, before launching his English stand-up comedy routine. “I always wanted to do comedy in English. I was 36. I had a great career in French, but I wanted something more.

I wanted a challenge, and it was a challenge to learn English, because there was no guarantee I would be as funny in English as I was in French.” Bourgault says that English stand-up comedy is a different beat, a different drive. “It’s been eight months now. I just moved to Toronto to improve my control. (People in Toronto) don’t understand the language problem here in Quebec. I enjoy doing a show in Montreal. There are jokes I can make here that I can’t make

in Toronto, because they don’t get it.

Like why I learned to speak English.”

Strong from his previous performances here at home, including various comedy club appearances and shows during Just for Laughs and Grand Rire, Bourgault has already performed in English across the US border, namely at the Gotham comedy club in New York, and at some renowned Los Angeles comedy venues, including the Comedy Store and Hollywood Improv. Bourgault’s signature humour bridges the Francophone and Anglophone language and cultural gap. Bourgault usually opens his comedy routine saying he’s French Canadian.

“Some people applaud, others boo me down. “It’s not my fault, I was born that way,” he always replies to general applause. “Then I relate how some people ask me why I learned English. I then use my hands to picture where Quebec is on the map, and I say, ‘because, if I go out of Quebec, I’m screwed’ − that usually brings the house down.” You can sample more of Bourgault’s unique brand of humour on YouTube (youtu.be/g1MNF2UQpwc).

Bourgault feels that Quebec audiences are still very strong. “I still book a lot of appearances in Montreal, especially in the West Island. I continue to offer performances in French, of course.

And I’m always happy to do a show for a good cause.”

Proceeds from Bourgault’s October 8 show will help raise funds for the Montreal Children’s Hospital through the non-profit organization Kiki 4 Kids. The show will be presented at Resto Bar Le Pionnier, 286 Lakeshore Road, at 8 p.m.

Tina Jutras, Heavy T, Natalie Willett, Hrair Tarpanian, Evangelia Alexipoulos and Bourgault will headline the show.

Tickets are $25 each, and you can obtain them through the show’s producer, Richard T. Thomas by phone at (438) 873-3131 or email at richardthomasmullan@gmail.com. You can also visit Resto Bar Le Pionnier’s Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/ events/864604803672322 to find out more about the show. You can find out more about Kiki 4 Kids by visiting their website at kiki4kids.com.

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Mars under a pseudonym and thus was born John Farrow. Much of the atmosphere contained in the Farrow novels is fuelled by Ferguson’s time spent as a cab driver and bartender in Montreal.

Farrow’s current book Seven Days Dead has been reviewed widely and garnered much praise. Booklist states that the Farrow novels are among the very best of crime fiction today and Die Zeit, a cultural newspaper in Germany, cites it as the best series of all time.

Trevor Ferguson is a past chair of the Writers’ Union of Canada. He lives in Hudson, Quebec.

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Continued from page 11 John Farrow is the pen name for author Trevor Ferguson who has long been one of Canada’s foremost literary writers.

Ferguson was born in Ontario and raised in Montreal, and was working in Canada’s Northwest on railway gangs when he began to write. His novel, Onyx John, received much critical acclaim and was a bestseller in France where he continues to be highly regarded, often cited as one of the world’s pre-eminent writers.

Ferguson’s novel The Timekeeper won the Quebec Writers’ Federation Hugh MacLennan for Fiction in 2011 and subsequently became a film.

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The 19th edition of Rigaud’s biggest event of the year begins October 8 and celebrates with food, music, shows, and much more.

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nic opportunity at the top of the ski hill, music and shows, and even horse rides.

Extra cost activities include the use of the ski lift, mountain biking, trampoline bungee, and a helicopter tour of the colourful foliage.

Don’t miss out on the town’s biggest event that happens only once a year.

Come have your own experience this weekend only.

For more information about specific activities, consult www.festivaldescouleurs.com.

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Fire Prevention week Fire safety starts with a plan October 9th- 15th

Carmen Marie Fabio editor@yourlocaljournal.ca

From the time children reach their early formative age, parents are typically obsessed with teaching them every safety lesson from how to cross the street to being aware of, and not speaking to, strangers, but they often miss a critical teaching opportunity – one that could save them and the entire family.

While smoke detectors and fire extinguishers are necessary for every home, having a fire evacuation plan and practicing it regularly is as important a tool in saving lives.

October 9 to 15 is Fire Prevention Week in Quebec and the perfect time to hone your plan, practice it with family members, and execute it the night of ‘La grande évacuation’ next October 12.

“Believe it or not, a lot of people still don’t have evacuation plans and don’t practice it with their kids,” said Hudson Fire Department Prevention Division Captain Kris Sodo. “A lot of kids sleep through their smoke detectors.

They don’t realize what it is.”

Even kids who do recognize the sound may not know how to immediately react. An evacuation plan teaches all family members not just how to get out of the home, but what to do in certain situations, including what measures to take if the bedroom door is hot to the touch and can’t be opened.

“The evacuation plan is phase one,” said Sodo. “The second phase is the ‘Point de rassemblement.’ When everyone knows how to get out of the house, where do they meet?” Sodo said the importance of this step is not only for family members to know everyone is safe, and that no one needs to go back inside the burning house to rescue anyone, but to relay that information to firefighters responding to the scene. “Choose a place, like a tree or the end of the driveway, something everyone knows about.”

Firefighters’ tactics will change knowing all occupants are accounted for. “If not,” said Sodo, “that changes the whole dynamic of our response.

Where’s the person, where were they last seen?”

Throughout the Fire Prevention Week, firefighters will be going door

OPEN HOUSE AT THE FIRE STATION Saturday October 8 From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Hudson Fire Department Prevention Division Captain Kris Sodo is inviting families to plan and practice their home evacuation plan in time for the Wednesday, October 12 Grande evacuation across the province.

to door to speak to residents about the importance of working smoke detectors and having – and practicing – their own evacuation plans.

Hudson firefighters will be visiting the elementary schools and daycare centres to meet with the kids, an exercise both in educating them on fire

safety and exposing them to a firefighter in full gear, helping to dispel any fears the kids may have and helping them recognize who is there to help in an actual emergency scenario.

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THE GREAT ESCAPE

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 7 P.M. TO 8 P.M. The great escape evacuation drill is a provincial event during which all Quebec residents, especially families, are asked to conduct a fire drill in their homes on the same day and at the same time.

Prepare the whole family!

• Draw an escape plan • Set off the smoke alarm • Find the nearest exit • Get to the family meeting point

Did the whole family escape in less than 3 minutes?

For more information, please contact your fire prevention team at the fire department 450 424-8000, ext. 207 - prevention@ville.saint-lazare.qc.ca

Fire Prevention week Fire Safety

Continued from page 16 “The preschool kids are given a colourful poster that shows a smoke detector beeping and pictograms on fire safety in the home,” said Sodo. “We also make a smoke detector go off so kids can recognize the sound.” Kids are given a pamphlet to bring home to their parents to help draft up their own evacuation plans. Older kids in elementary schools are given additional information on what signs to look for in the event of a house fire and what, if any, immediate measures can be taken, such as blocking out smoke seeping under the door with a rolled up towel.

Leading up to Fire Prevention Week, firefighters have been visiting area homes to ensure a functioning smoke detector is installed on every floor and that the units, with a working life of no more than 10 years, are up to date. Additional information on homes’ respective heating systems is taken to ensure firefighters have up-

to-date information on the home in the event of a fire. In the presence of an oil-burning furnace, a woodstove, or an attached garage, it’s a recommendation to have a carbon monoxide

October 9th- 15th

firefighters will be heading out with their trucks’ sirens wailing and lights flashing on Wednesday, October 12, starting around 6:30 p.m. for ‘La grande évacuation’ to allow families to exer-

An evacuation plan is a big endeavour at the beginning but if you just practice as often as you can, it becomes second nature. It’s a small insurance plan to make sure you and your kids get out safely.

– Hudson Fire Department Prevention Division Captain Kris Sodo.

(CO) detector, ideally installed outside a home’s sleeping area. Proper chimney sweeping and maintenance is also discussed.

“While we’re doing the residential inspection, we talk to residents about the importance of having their evacuation plans and assembly plans,” said Sodo.

Twice a year, the department shows up at schools and daycare centres to pull the alarm to test their evacuation plans in conjunction with principals and daycare directors.

With evacuation plan instructions distributed through school visits, the

cise their own escape plan at the sound of the siren.

“It’s a big endeavour at the beginning but if you just practice as often as you can, it becomes second nature,”

said Sodo. “It’s a small insurance plan to make sure you and your kids get out safely.”

The Hudson Fire Department will be having an open house Saturday, October 15, 529 Main Road between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. for fire safety information and truck tours for the kids. Any questions can be forwarded to prevention@ ville.hudson.qc.ca.

St. Lazare Fire Department open house will take place Saturday, October 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1800 Bédard Avenue.

Pincourt Fire Department open house will take place Saturday, October 15, from 12 to 4 p.m. at 701 Cardinal-Léger Boulevard.

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Annual high-end garage sale for a good cause Jules-Pierre Malartre Special contributor

Despite the presence of a number of official animal rescue organizations and shelters in the province, animal abandonment remains an issue in most municipalities. While the old-school attitude has always been to entrust the

management of stray animals to animal control services, more and more cities are passing bylaws that recognize the issue as one stemming not from the animals, but from the irresponsible behavior of some pet owners who simply abandon their animals. More and more cities are moving to grant some level of protection and rights to those animals.

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Regardless, all shelters are always operating at full capacity.

The solution lies in building awareness and in recruiting the public to help fight the problem. Joëlle Panchyshyn and Christine Heidt are two Hudson residents who have taken it upon themselves to help. On top of volunteering with various shelters and rescue organizations, both women have been busy for the past few years organizing fundraisers to come to the aid of abandoned animals. “Hudson’s motto is, ‘Noblesse oblige.’ We hope it will move people into action, Christine says.

Joëlle’s yearly garage sale has become a well-know and anticipated event since its first one back in 2012.

Once a year, Joëlle, Christine, and a number of volunteers assemble a rather high-end range of products for sale in a Thanksgiving garage sale with all proceeds going to a number of local animal rescue organizations, including CASCA, Steri-Animal, Rosie’s Adoption and SPCA Ouest. Funds are used to treat, shelter and rehome stray and abandoned pets.

“The people who come to the garage sale are not really interested in buying things. They really just want to give to the cause,” Christine says.

While some others are looking for a bargain, Christine says, “I usually tell them this is for a cause, and we are not making any money on it and I refuse to bargain, especially if I feel that there is no compassion for the animals.”

More and more local municipalities are passing by-laws that grant abandoned animals some rights and protection rather than treating them as pests, but there is still room for improvement at the provincial and federal level, according to Christine. “The government should support our case because they are taking in money from breeders and pet shops who sell unsterilized animals.” By sterilizing strays, Christine, a 75-year-old retiree, feels that she is assuming the responsibility of negligent pet owners who contribute to pet popu-

PHOTO COURTESY JULESPIERRE MALARTRE

Joëlle Panchyshyn and Christine Heidt with some of their furry friends saved from the streets.

lation. Sterilization of a household pet is rather inexpensive but a large number of pet owners simply won’t assume the expense. Many animal rescuers feel that some pet owners think of their pets as disposable furniture. Mahatma Gandhi’s statement, “The civility of a nation and its moral progress can be measured by the way it treats its animals,” has become a mantra for Joëlle and Christine’s work.

Despite the problem still being severe, both Christine and Joëlle see some improvement. Increasing public awareness while stemming the flow of abandonment is more important than ever and there is need for more volunteers in all rescue organizations. “We are also looking for volunteers to help us foster cats until they are adopted,” Christine adds. If you wish to donate items for the sale, Joëlle and Christine accept donations in working and clean condition.

“Clothing and books do not sell, and they should be brought to Nova Hudson and to libraries, respectively,” Christine says.

The garage sale will be held October 8 through 10 at 910 Main Road in Hudson. You can reach Christine at (450) 458-8699 or Joëlle at -(450) 458-0121 if you want to make a donation.

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Legion News Work has begun on renovating the area around the Cenotaph in Hudson. First V.P. Mike Elliott is overseeing this project in conjunction with the contractor, Robert Daoust et fils.

The Cenotaph is the only one in Vaudreuil-Soulanges and was originally built in 1946/47 and was located at Benson Park. With a substantial grant from Veterans Affairs Canada, Hudson Legion Br. #115 has been able to proceed with this important upgrade. Mike expects to have the whole area ready for the annual Remembrance Day parade and ceremony November 6 this year.

The new park land and walkway will be named ‘Place Vimy’ in honour of the 100th anniversary next year of the great Canadian victory in April of 1917. A number of Hudson men were present at the battle. At least two or three new plaques will be added in the upcoming months honouring those who have served from this region during the Boer War, the Korean War, U.N. Peacekeeping, the Cold War, the Gulf War and in Afghanistan.

On Thursday, October 6, the Curling Open House will be held at 7 p.m. with loads of info being provided to those who are interested in a great winter sport. New curlers and returning curlers are all welcome at this fun and informative event. The opening mixed bonspiel is scheduled to begin Tuesday, October 11. Please sign up asap.

Two of our senior Legionnaires are celebrating birthdays. Maxine Bredt turned 97 a couple of weeks ago and on October 8, Doris Blaise, our accordionist, will turn 98 years young. Happy Birthday ladies.

Last week’s Pub Quiz was a great success with seven tables in operation and $135 was raised for the V-S Palliative Care Residence in memory of Dean Stock. The next quiz will be Wednesday, October 26, at 8 p.m.

The next Friday night dinner will be held October 14 and hamburger steak is on the menu. Please call the Legion for reservations at (450) 4584882.

Lest we Forget

This proposed regulation aims to amend the revised development plan to integrate mapping and normative framework on areas potentially exposed to landslides.

A copy of the proposed regulation can be obtained from each municipality whose territory is included within that of the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges as well as from the offices of the MRC located at 420 St-Charles Avenue in Vaudreuil-Dorion.

Furthermore, in reference to Article 53.3 of the Act respecting land use planning and development/Loi sur l’aménagement et l’urbanisme, this public notice fulfills the publication requirements of the following towns within territory of the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges, including: Ville de Coteau-du-Lac (342, chemin du Fleuve); Ville d’Hudson (481, Main Road); Ville de L’Île-Cadieux (50, chemin de l’Île); Ville de L’Île-Perrot (110, boulevard Perrot); Ville de Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot (21, rue de l’Église); Ville de Pincourt (919, chemin Duhamel); Municipalité de Rigaud (33, rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste Ouest); Ville de Saint-Lazare (1960, chemin Sainte-Angélique); Ville de Vaudreuil-Dorion (2555, rue Dutrisac).

GIVEN at Vaudreuil-Dorion, this 4th day of October in the year two-thousand and sixteen (2016).

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This week in Sports Rigaud Oldtimers Hockey Association th Standings as of September 14 , 2016

Heroic Hawks

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PHOTO BY LINDSEY STEWART

The St. Lazare Hawks triumphed at the 2016 gold medal game, taking first place for the season. The battle for the medal took place Sunday, October 2, in Dollard des Ormeaux. Congrats to the winners.

St. Lazare athlete voted Most Valuable Player St. Lazare resident Tanya King finished her school year by being picked as ‘2015-2016 Female Athlete MVP for Westwood High’ in Hudson.

Tanya went on to the summer soccer league where she helped lead Pointe-Claire to the silver cup, scoring two of the four goals in the semi-final victory, and scoring the only goal in a 2-1 loss to Town of Mount Royal (TMR) who won the gold cup.

For 2016 Tanya finished as the fourth highest scorer in 17AA with a scoring percentage of 60 per cent, and for the 18AA was the fifth highest scorer in that division with a scoring percentage of 50 per cent.

Going forward, Tanya has already been solicited by TMR AAA, the team she played against in the final and who are going Triple A next year. She will also be going to Fabrose Triple A camp and intends to play at John Abbott next year. Someone to watch out for.

PHOTO COURTESY RICHARD KING

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Rigaud Oldtimers Hockey Association 21st season underway The idea started innocently over a few libations at Mon Village restaurant and 21 years later the Rigaud Oldtimers Hockey Assocation (ROHA) is beginning yet another successful campaign.

Five weeks completed and rookie bench boss Phil ‘Babcock’ Vauclair looking like a genius with his runaway first place Blue. White once again under the steady hand of Fernando ‘The Great’ Garcia are nicely in second and Gold skipper and last year’s champion Todd Brochu is floating under the radar

in third place. Unfortunately perennial scoring champion Justin Lachapelle volunteered to be captain and with a 1-win, 4-loss record, it has been rumoured that the railbirds are already calling for his head.

Justin ‘The Juice’ says publicly that he is not feeling the pressure but local sources insist that he has investigated selling everything in St. Lazare and moving to a beachfront hut somewhere in South America where there are no hockey rinks. True?

New President Tony ‘Cut All Spending’ Certosini in full control and VP Carl ‘Hop Along’ Poirier is so nervous that he fell over and broke his ankle. Mike ‘The Fixer’ De Filippo and Brian Penny continue to work their backroom magic and never to be forgotten Normie ‘Donald Trump’ Decelles the financial genius of ROHA has steadfastly refused to show the ROHA tax returns to anyone until someone shows him a bunch of emails from a competitor league. Does this sound somehow familiar?

ROHA Notes Deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Dean Stock who passed away last week after a courageous battle with ALS. Truly a wonderful husband and father as well as an inspiration to all.

He will be sorely missed by each and every member of the ROHA family.

We deeply mourn his loss.

(Photos for illustration purposes only)

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Kiln-dried kindling for sale. Half-cubic foot, 10 lbs. minimum per bag. $7 per bag. Mix of hard and soft wood. Free delivery on the island of Île Perrot. Delivery on Thursdays and Sundays. Help support teenage enterprise.

Contact ileperrotkindling@gmail.com 4 Nordman winter tires for sale on rims (Volvo). 205/55 R16. Good condition. $250 for the set. 450-218-2372 (161006) Causeuse et chaise à oreille, avec pattes sculptées en bois, incluant les coussins et dessus de bras, couleur crème avec un tout petit rayé vieux bleu, 250$ 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) House for rent, centre of Hudson, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen appliances included, pets welcome, $1550/month. Available October. 514-291-1232 (161006) 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 (161006) 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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ALL RENOVATIONS. CUSTOM DECKS, SCREENED-IN PORCHES, GAZEBOS, SHEDS & PERGOLAS, SIDING, FRAMING, GYPROC, WINDOWS, DOORS, FLOORS, STAIRS, BASEMENTS, KITCHENS, BATHROOMS. FREE ESTIMATES. JONATHAN 514-402-9223 RBQ 5688-2244-01

Handyman / Renovations. Over 25 years experience. I do bathrooms, kitchens, ceramics, floors, etc. Free estimate.

Patrick 450-206-0588 (161006)

Jacques Harvey Piano School. Experienced, qualified teacher offers piano lessons to beginners or advanced students. Children and adults are welcome. Call 450-455-1544.

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)

SINGING LESSONS. Private or SemiPrivate. In my home (St-Lazare). Sing the songs you love! Call Morgan. 514-6071308 References available.

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)

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)

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

175 - WANTED 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 (161006) Hello, I am looking for a room or suite to rent in a house, long term. Graduate, English speaking, quiet, non-smoking professional.

Beaconsfield, Pointe-Claire, Baie-D’Urfé, close to St-Edmunds church and school preferred, Lakeshore and St-Charles. Text or call 514206-0449 (161006)

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175- Wanted 200- Careers/Employment 225- Financial Services

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Singing teacher wanted for kids drama class on Thursday evenings in Hudson .

Please contact Kate at 514-566-9142 or email katiemcininch@hotmail.com (161006) Permanent position for a 4th person to join a friendly small medical supplies company. Experienced small warehouse, receiving, shipping, exporting, inventory control, very occasional forklift use. Monday - Friday, $16/hr. Send résumé to natalie@montrealostomy.com (161006)

250 - REAL ESTATE SALE 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. 450-802-7200 (161006)

Panoramic views from the top of 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. 450-802-7200 (161006)

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

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325 - AUTOS FOR SALE

$ Buy car for scrap. Running or not, 24/7. Lexus LS400 1992, dark green, Nakamichi sound, sunroof, 4 new winter tires on rims, www.scrapvehicule.com Call 514-951-4203 $2900, very clean and reliable. 450-763-2232

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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

325- Autos for Sale $24.95 until it sells

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325 - AUTOS FOR SALE

325 - AUTOS FOR SALE

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.

Kia Sportage LX 2009 with Convenience Package, (4WD), manual, 186,000kms, very good condition, never accidented, new 4 season tires, towing hitch included, asking $5900, 450-424-4308 2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL, Lease Take Over, 67,000 kms, Black, Leather package , 22 months remaining @$325/month. View on Leasebusters.com ID #140741. Call 514-2203398 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

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.

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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.

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1996 Honda Civic Si with multiple modifications: JDA B16A SIR II, cams, Exedy clutch, JDM ITR S80 LSD trans. w/short shift, urethane engine mounts, Sparco quick release steering wheel, Sparco seats w/Willans 4 pt. harness, Neuspeed sport springs w/Koni front shocks, frt/rear strut bars, stainless brake lines and much more. $6500 or best offer. 514-2182776 Mercedes S550 – 2007 AMC Package.

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

BMW 325i, 2004, sport wagon, low mileage, 124,400km, metallic silver gray, fresh maintenance, very good condition. 4 winter tires, $6500 or best offer. 514-212-9931

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AVIS DE DEMANDE DE CHANGEMENT DE NOM

AVIS DE DEMANDE DE CHANGEMENT DE NOM

Prenez avis que Stephanie Ruth Gluck dont l’adresse de domicile est le 1791 Blueberry Forest, SaintLazare, Qc, J7T 2J9, présentera au Directeur de l’état civil une demande pour changer son nom en celui de Stephanie Ruth Fortune. Cet avis a été rempli et signé à Saint-Lazare, le 3 octobre 2016, par Stephanie Gluck.

Prenez avis que Katherine Boucher dont l’adresse de domicile est le 5 cercle Crescent, Vaudreuil-Dorion, Québec, J7V 0G1 présentera au Directeur de l’état civil, en sa qualité de Mère, une demande pour changer le nom de Frankie Rose Abbott en celui de Frances Frankie Rose Abbott. Cet avis a été rempli et signé à Vaudreuil-Dorion, le 19 septembre 2016, par Katherine Boucher.

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Continued from page 5 During the first question period, resident Daniel Gautier asked council if they were willing to explore the possibilities and various aspects of preserving the waterfront property bordering the Ottawa River from Jack Layton Park to Sandy Beach. Gautier added he and resident Bill Nash are working together on the project. Woodhead replied council welcomed their input.

Resident Richard Grinnell wants

the town to hold a referendum as to whether or not residents are willing to use town money to purchase the waterfront property in question. “How many signatures do I need on my petition to have the town hold a referendum?” he asked. According to Grinnell, he has already gathered about 200 signatures. “About 500 would be great,” replied Woodhouse. “I’m keeping at it until we hold a referendum,” said Grinnell.

In other urban planning business, council approved a proposal that starts the official process of changing

zoning and urban planning by-laws to accommodate the subdivision of 12 lots on Mayfair Street in the Hudson Valleys development. The proposed changes will permit the construction of semi-detached dwellings with certain conditions attached such as the maintenance of buffer zones and that changes be made to a dangerous curve on Mayfair Street. Several residents raised questions and objections as to the feasibility of the project.

Woodhead pointed out the process of changing the by-law included public consultation and the possibility of a referendum. The proposed subdividing of the lots was previously brought

to council in November, 2014, and was included in an omnibus proposal in 2015 that was never approved.

Street paving and road repair in Hudson has been put on hold until a citizen’s complaint filed with MAMOT can be resolved. Council approved a loan by-law for $1,500,000 for the roads project at the Tuesday, September 6, meeting. According to Goldenberg, the by-law won’t receive provincial approval in time for work to begin in 2016. Director General Jean-Pierre Roy said the subject of the complaint is that the town did not seek the approval of the owners of private roads in Hudson before passing the loan by-law.

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The English Gardener Amazing and awesome Asters James Parry Your Local Journal

They’re back!

Popping up in most unexpected places in the garden, poking through hedges PHOTO BY GREG JONES and along the sides of streets, and even - in my case at least - in tiny cracks along the stone pathway. Bringing delightful and welcome colour in early fall when most summer blooms are now finished or fading fast. Never deliberately planted or seeded, they just show up requiring

Accident

no care or maintenance whatsoever.

And I love them!

I’m talking about Wild Asters.

Those daisy-like self-seeding perennials ranging from eight inches to 8-feet tall with starry-shaped flower heads that grow in a veritable rainbow of colours comprising white, red, pink, purple, lavender, and blue and mostly with yellow centres. And what’s more, right now they are a magnet for bees collecting late-season nectar which is obviously on borrowed time before the first frost hits.

I was intrigued to learn that Asters have long been considered an en-

chanted flower. In ancient times, apparently, it was thought that the perfume from their burning leaves could drive away evil serpents. And today, according to florists, they are known as a talisman of love and a symbol of patience.

Also known as Starworts, or Frost Flowers, the name Aster is actually derived from the Greek word for ‘star’ because of its star-like flowers. Oh yes, it is also designated the September birth flower, as well as holding the honour of being the 20th wedding anniversary flower.

It is also said that they were once used in a ‘love medicine’ by the Iroquois (First Nations). Fact or fiction?

No idea. But I sure do love them!

Until next time, have fun in your garden. Asters and all!

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any admission of responsibility. In Tougas’ documentary, one survivor recounts being given $1000 for what CN referred to as ‘whiplash’ – actually a back injury that continued to plague the survivor 40 years after the accident.

A mass funeral for the 19 immediate victims was conducted the following Tuesday, October 11, in the gymnasium of École secondaire Citédes-Jeunes with services conducted

by Archbishop Percival Caza of Valley-

both CN and CP tracks. The original St. Charles Avenue immediately above Harwood Boulevard ends abruptly at Continued from page 13 the tracks, the site of the accident.

A commemorative event with vicA documentary titled ‘Survivre’ tims’ family members and survivors is made by filmmaker Francine Toutaking place 50 years to the day – and gas to coincide with the 40th annito the hour – Friday, October 7, at 7 versary of the crash caught up with p.m at Église de la Très-Sainte-Trinité 14 of the survivors and explored the at 145 St. Charles Avenue. Though Peafter-effects of the accident and their tit said the survivors themselves will search for a form of closure. Two of remain silent, a designated spokesthe survivors, Miles Drury and Pierre person will express what affects the Montpetit, made accident has had extensive efforts on their lives.

Even though we were young, we all became adults that night. to obtain inquest “Everyone With all the debris and destruction, we became victims of postreports.

While is invited to the both a provincial ceremony,” said traumatic stress and nobody was there to help us. and federal inquiPetit. “I think it’s – Île-Perrot resident Daniel Petit ry were carried important for out in the months young people to following, no criminal charges were know what happened that night. Most field and well over 1000 mourners in laid and the crash was deemed ‘acpeople don’t know about it.” As the attendance. cidental’ even though a coroner’s insurvivors age and pass on, Petit said Immediately following the acciquest cited unanimous witness tesdent, residents and area politicians it’s especially important that young timony that the barriers had raised demanded an underpass or tunnel be people keep the memories alive in allowing the school bus to proceed built to allow the population to safely their place. onto the path of the oncoming freight Following the ceremony, attendees traverse the railroad tracks. It was train. CN Rail offered a monetary completed in 1972, running parallel to are invited to the pedestrian undercompensation to the victims without pass at the site of the accident to see Saint-Henri Avenue and going under

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Amazing Asters are popping up everywhere at this time of year – a beautiful addition to the garden and a final summer fling for area bees.

a mosaic display of artwork created by the group Zone de Graff in conjunction with the survivors and surviving family members. The works will become a permanent display commemorating the tragic event and also portraying a message of hope for the future.

Hudson The Town of Hudson is seeking members to be part of the Planning Advisory Committee.

You can send a letter or your curriculum vitae explaining your interest to serve as a member of this committee.

Please forward your document to Nathalie Lavoie, Director of the Urban Planning Department before October 26th, 2016. nathaliel@ville.hudson.qc.ca or at 64 Cedar, Hudson, J0P 1H0

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THINGS TO SEE AND DO

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

BAIE D’URFÉ Local authors Ray Allison, Lida Berghuis, Alain Brunet, and Louise Carson will meet with the public to discuss the writing process on Tuesday, October 11, 7:30 p.m. at the Baie d’Urfe Library, 20551 Lakeshore Road. For more info, call (514) 457-3274.

BEACONSFIELD The Beaconsfield Garden Club holds its meetings every second Wednesday of the month. On October 12, Larry Hodgson (The Laidback Gardener) will present ‘Wallflowers: Climbing Plants for the Home Garden.’ The meetings take place (in English) at the Herb Linder Annex (next to the Beaconsfield Library), 303 Beaconsfield Blvd. Suggested arrival time is 7 to 7:15 p.m. The session starts at 7:30 p.m.

Members are free and fee for guests is $5.

For more information check our website at www.beaconsfieldgardenclub.ca.

p.m. exploring the evolution of amateur telescopes since the 1970s. There is no charge to attend or participate at the CAFTA. If time permits, there will be telescopes on the grounds to look through and the public is always welcome. Join us Saturday, October 15, at the Centre Communautaire Sarto-Desnoyers, 1335 Chemin Bord du Lac. Free parking. For more info, consult www.astrosurf.com/cdadfs/cafta. html.

The 39th Annual Boîte de Noël features a wide variety of juried crafts from over 50 Artisans at Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club, 1350 Bord du Lac, Thursday October 13, from 6 to 9 p.m.; Friday, October 14, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, October 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, October 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free parking, door prizes, tea room Friday to Sunday. $2 Admission supports local charities. For more info, contact boitedenoel@gmail. com.

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DORVAL The Dorval Astronomy Club, the Société d’astronomie de Montréal and the Royal Astronomical Society invite all astronomy lovers and amateur astronomers to participate to the 36th edition of the CAFTA Contest presented in collaboration with the Fédération des astronomes amateurs du Québec (FAAQ). Our special guest, amateur astronomer Pierre Lemay, will present the lecture ‘L‘évolution du télescope amateur, de Dobson à aujourd’hui’ at 3:30

The next Rendez-Vous luncheon will be held at Hudson’s Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre, 394 Main Road, Tuesday, October 11. The guest speaker will be Frank Hicks. Lunch is served at 12:30 p.m.

The price is $5.

There is an Open Studio with a live model Wednesday, October 12, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre, 394 Main Road, in the Youth Centre Room. All media and levels are welcome.

Meet us at the Market The taste of Argentina Ten years ago, Denise Stilmann & Julian Ruiz moved to Montreal from Buenos Aires, Argentina, and five years ago established La Générosite, an Argentinian cuisine catering company in St. Lazare.

“The same love and quality that we put in when we cook for our kids, goes in when we cook for our clients,” say the couple who put so much love into their work that their

Alfajores - a typical dessert with dulce de leche - was chosen best in the Province of Quebec.

In 2013, they also won Concours Ovations in Vaudreuil-Soulanges. And you can meet them at the market every Thursday at the corner of Selkirk and Main from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. to enjoy a typical empanada.

The theme is ‘Autumn in all its Colours.’

The workshop is sponsored by the Artistes HudsonArtists but is open to all. There is a fee of $5.

The Hudson Historical Society features Martin Hofton at its monthly meeting, Monday, October 10, 7:30 p.m. at St-James Church Hall, 642 Main Road.

Hofton, long-time resident of Hudson and amateur historian who has spoken at previous events will recount the tragic sinking of the SS Atlantic near Halifax in 1873. Says Martin, “It was the worst civilian maritime disaster prior to the sinking of the Titanic.

Of 947 passengers and crew, 562 people perished and not one woman, and only one child survived.” Martin will recount this tragedy, and his search to know more about the relatives of those who perished on board.

PIERREFONDS-ROXBORO The Big Giveaway – Gigantic free garage sale takes place Saturday, October 15, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at West View Bible Church, 16789 Pierrefonds Blvd., corner St. Charles Blvd. Items available include clothes for men, women, and children.

Coats, shoes, toys and games, sports equipment and household articles.

PINCOURT CASCA Vaudreuil-Dorion will be holding an adoption day Saturday, October 8, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., at Faubourg de l’Île Shopping Centre, 101 Cardinal-Léger Blvd. For information regarding our adoption days, contact vaudreuil@cascaorg. ca or visit our website at www.cascaorg. ca. Please note that adoption fees are requested to help us with our vet bills and other costs associated with the wellbeing of the cats under our care.

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PHOTO COURTESY COURTESY OF GERRY FOLIOT

The Montreal Lakeshore University Women’s Club (MLUWC) will host their 58th Annual Scholarship Fundraiser featuring ‘Replay – A Tribute to The Beatles’ at the Louise Chalmers Theatre, John Rennie High School, 501 boul. St. Jean, Wednesday, October 26, 7:30 p.m.

Founded in 1957, the non-profit MLUWC works to influence public policy through advocacy and encourages education by offering scholarships and bursaries to deserving women in the West Island, in order that they may further their post-secondary

education. Replay have performed and toured as professional musicians and studio session players since the early 70s and have performed all over Canada and internationally. In March 2012 they were honoured to be personally invited by the British Ambassador in Guatemala to attend the prestigious British Ball and perform during British Week at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Party, as well as at a pubic show with over 1800 screaming fans.

Anglican Church of the Resurrection will be hosting a Garage Sale, Saturday, October 15, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Coffee hour at 10 a.m. and Light Lunch served at 11:30 a.m. Homemade soup and desserts. Join us at 99 Mount Pleasant Avenue (corner Queen Avenue). For more info call (514) 697-1910.

A Craft Fair will take place October 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Church of St. John the Baptist, 233 Ste. Claire Avenue. Over 20 vendors will offer baked goods, garden decor, jewelry crafts and much more. A lunch will be offered. Free admission.

VAUDREUIL-DORION A videoconference on ‘Stress, anxiety and panic attacks throughout the Life Cycle’ will be presented Wednesday, October 19, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. by Dr. Camillo Zacchia, PhD., Psychologist/Senior Advisor – Douglas Institute. Moderated by Jo Ann Jones, The Montreal Children’s Hospital. This interactive videoconference takes place at 3031 de la Gare, room 214 at the CLSC, and will give you the opportunity to ask questions and learn about: Stress versus anxiety; Panic attacks: Why are they so scary?; What are the life cycle impacts as we age? and How can we manage these?

FURTHER AFIELD A comedy show, given in French and featuring the very engaging Francine Lareau, will be presented Saturday, October 22 at 8 p.m. at the Centre Communautaire de Rivière-Beaudette, 663 Chemin de la Frontière. Admission is $20 in advance, $23 at the door.

YLJ Around the world COME AND DISCOVER: • More than 12 Varieties of Apples • Refined Products from the Orchard and Opiary Open Thanksgiving Monday PHOTO COURTESY MARC LAVERGNE

Keri and Marc Lavergne of St. Lazare took some time out from their recent vacation in Reykjavik, Iceland touring the Blue Lagoon and getting caught up with the news back home with Your Local Journal.

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