Issue sept1 2016

Thursday, September 1, 2016

VOL. 14 NO. 31

PHOTO BY CARMEN MARIE FABIO

Razing the stakes The Town of St. Lazare has demolished its existing Town Hall on Chemin SainteAngélique near the corner of Bédard Avenue to make way for a new structure scheduled to open June, 2017. See story on page 3.

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New St. Lazare Town Hall expected to break ground this month Carmen Marie Fabio editor@yourlocaljournal.ca

After falling 17 signatures short on a November 2015 registry to oppose a $9.4 million loan by-law for a new Town Hall, St. Lazare began demolishing its current Chemin Sainte-Angélique structure August 31 in preparation for the ground breaking of the new building, beginning before the end of September.

“Things are pretty much on schedule,” said Mayor Robert Grimaudo. “If all goes well, we should be in (the new office) in early June of next year.”

The contract was awarded to Lavacon Construction Inc. in June, 2015, for its bid of $7.7 million before taxes, and roughly $8.9 million after taxes.

Grimaudo said further reductions in the final price tag will come in the form of reimbursement of a percentage of provincial sales tax and all the federal taxes paid on the project, as well as a $1 million subsidy from the provincial government from an infrastructure program offered to municipalities adding new buildings.

“Because we have a room dedicated to community use, available to all nonprofit organizations in St. Lazare, we’re eligible for the subsidy.”

Despite vocal opposition to the project at town council meetings and on social media, Grimaudo defended the project, saying it’s been 20 years in the making and is the last major infrastructure project in St. Lazare that

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St. Lazare Mayor Robert Grimaudo said the old town hall demolition should be done within a week and the new project, awarded to Lavacon Construction Inc., should break ground before the end of the month and projected to be ready by June, 2017.

needed to be replaced.

“We’ve taken care of all the other infrastructure projects including the new fire hall, public works, and $9 million on the water filtration plant,” Grimaudo said. “Infrastructure may not be sexy, but it’s necessary.”

Resident Marc-André Esculier, who is also running in the upcoming September 25 by-election for District 4 councillor, has consistently questioned the need for the town hall project’s ‘extravagant’ price tag and has made this opposition part of his campaign platform.

Since the early 1970s, St. Lazare’s town hall was situated in a former school house built in the 1950s, a structure Grimaudo said was appropriate when the town’s population

was 7,000 but inadequate since it has councils did not do.” grown to just under 20,000.

For more photos and a video of the “In my 2013 (mayoral) campaign, demolition, see our Facebook page. on all my pamphlets and business cards, the first word was ‘infrastructure’,” said Grimaudo.

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The Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Watch program is being credited with helping SPVM Station 1 police apprehend three suspects for committing a recent spate of armed robberies in the community, according to Commander Sébastien de Montigny who made the announcement at the Monday evening council meeting, August 29.

“Two weeks ago we had information about three guys who were doing armed robberies on persons,” said de Montigny. “With information that we gave to Neighbourhood Watch, they were able to locate the suspects’ car in a restaurant parking lot. The police were then able to arrest the suspects.”

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EDITOR’S CORNER

Squeaky wheels While YLJ was to carry a story this week about the Municipalité régionale de comté Vaudreuil-Soulanges (MRC-VS) speaking at the National Energy Board hearings on the proposed TransCanada Pipeline project, the article, along with the hearings themselves, fell apart.

While some support the potential jobs the pipeline project stands to bring to the province, the opponents are setting their sights a little further – on protecting the very commodity that is the envy of many countries around the world – fresh water.

Detractors of the project cite little economic benefit for the province once the pipeline is in the ground. And while the bitumen contained within is destined for foreign markets, in the event of a rupture, the ensuing consequences are ours to keep.

The National Energy Board, whose role is to regulate pipeline projects - ostensibly in the best interests of Canadians - has fallen under fire for lack of consultations with First Nations communities and, more recently, for the revelation that two NEB members met privately with former Premier and project proponent Jean Charest. This is not the transparency and arms’ length operations the NEB claims.

It’s unfortunate the protests disrupted the conversation in which many parties were scheduled to speak. But given the mounting hoops, hurdles, and smokescreens opponents are forced to navigate, their actions can be forgiven.

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Photo of the week

PHOTO BY TINA ROSE

Vaudreuil-Dorion resident Tina Rose captured the mystique of her friend Joanne’s garden in Hudson. 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 attended the ‘consultation’ for Hudson’s new conservation plan held at the community center August 23 only to find that the drawings that were presented were not the final drawings and the presentation was only in French.

I also was disturbed to see so much information missing or mislabelled on the drawings. Take for instance ‘Sandy Beach’ being labelled as located in the wetlands next to the Jack Layton Park parking lot. Then there is the total lack of recognizing the incredible flora and fauna found in the entire wooded and wet area comprising all of the land between the lake and the railroad which is fed by the Vivery River and includes beavers, muskrats, trout, foxes, mink, river otters, great blue herons, pileated woodpeckers, eider ducks, sand pipers, king fishers, mergansers, turkeys, a variety of amphibians, turtles and even some coy-wolves.

Did the consultants spend any time in this amazing place? Aren’t they supposed to make

observations in the field to determine whether or not an area should be protected? An area as rich and diverse as this is extremely rare and should be protected - not developed.

I urge all of the residents of Hudson to petition the council and administration to be transparent and democratic and hold another public meeting in English with the maps and documents they actually plan on submitting to the government and to attend the next council meeting September 6 and voice your concerns.

Richard Grinnell Hudson Dear Editor, I see I missed the deadline for voting against the by-law being passed to borrow over $1.5 million to spend on upgrading our local roads the better to serve the enormous increase of out-oftown vehicular traffic in our little burg.

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Letters Continued from page 4 This traffic is burdensome to the town, not only fiscally, but to our comfort and way of life.

During this period of enormous traffic-growth, our town has not benefited in any commercial way, as proven by the many businesses which have closed during this time. Perhaps we could find a way to finance the expenditures.

I suggest installing traffic cameras to apprehend and fine speeders as being an excellent way to discourage through-traffic, control speeding, and build up a fund for the maintenance of the road system.

I read in the article in Your Local Journal about 100-year-old resident Annalisa Carlsson who died recently in Hudson, that she enjoyed being driven by her friend to the ‘Lake of Two Mountains’....(I presume it meant the Ottawa River) to enjoy the view over the water while listening to music on the radio.

I used to drive my mother, and later on, my husband, down to the wharf to do just that. Listen to music on the radio while enjoying the view, often at sunset. This delightful practice has been forestalled now, by the placing of huge cement blocks, prohibiting automobiles from accessing the view.

Parking on the wharf could be allowed surely, for the elderly and those with wheelchair access permission.

The wharf is the only place in Hudson to park and stay in your car to enjoy an outing such as this. The town could make the riverfront at Thompson Park accessible for parking, and a similar experience could be enjoyed at that location by our ever increasing number of elderly residents.

Respectfully, Naomi Henshaw Hudson Dear Editor, On August 29, the Lester B. Pearson School Board Council of Commissioners adopted its ‘2016-2017 Budget’ of about $288 million.

Even though there were two Public Question Periods, not one question was asked by anyone, and questions I submitted in writing a week earlier

were ignored.

Contrary to Article 168 of the Education Act, the LBPSB still will not allow me to participate, by either asking questions or making comments, at Question Period time This ban is now three months shy of three years, and the Aug. 29 meeting was the fifth consecutive year I was not permitted to ask questions on the annual budget.

There is, however, some good news.

Last June, Education Minister Sébastien Proulx proposed legislation which amends the Education Act - draft Bill 105, a most-welcome overhaul of our public school system.

Briefly, it curbs the power of school boards by granting greater decisionmaking power at the school-level.

Academic achievement is the focus of Bill 105; for emphasis, it is stated 45 times in the 17-page amendment.

The bill is forward-looking and includes a promising pedagogicallysound initiative.

Moreover, the bill gives the Education Minister more power to direct school boards regarding matters dealing with administration organization, operation - and budget.

It is in this spirit the government will be bypassing school boards and allocating $195 million directly to schools to be used by those closest to the student: parents, teachers, principals and support personnel.

In its report to Council, representatives of the Quebec English School Boards Association (QESBA) , made it clear, the Association is not happy with the school-board reform bill. The QESBA will fight it at the upcoming hearings. Of course, this will cost taxpayers a lot of money.

Meanwhile, the federation of (French) school principals want Bill 105 passed as soon as possible. So does the Fédération des comités de parents du Québec.

Lastly, my written questions basically dealt with the value of the QESBA, and the expenses associated with this $1 million tax-funded organization.

The Association claims it is, “the voice of English public education in Quebec.”

It is not the only voice.

Chris Eustace Pierrefonds

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I got my first grey hair when I was 19 and was able to reason it away by blaming the Pre-Calculus course I was then enrolled in, thus setting a pattern of stubborn defiance that exists to this day. And though my boys are encouraging me to ‘go for it’ every time I consider halting the colour treatments and routine root touch-ups, something leads me back to the hair-dye aisle to load up on whatever brand is on sale.

Going grey/silver/salt & pepper is a huge step in the aging process, and while I applaud those who have embraced it and have not succumbed to the servitude of Miss Clairol, I’m not yet that brave. Denial is greatly underrated.

It’s rare that I have to admit I’m more of a chicken than my kids but back in April, two of my boys took part in the Hudson Fire Department Shave2Save cancer fundraiser with my middle son shearing off over three years’ worth of growth that reached well past his shoulders. And while they dared me to join them, I invoked parental immunity.

My eldest recently started Cegep and opted to finally cut his much admired long bronze-coloured locks in favour of an easy-to-maintain short style. Another dare for me to cut resulted in another refusal.

In failing to meet the challenge of three kids who’ve undergone their own radical hair transformations, going grey is – ironically – the one way for me to save face. In my family, we take our challenges very seriously.

I know many women who colour their hair regularly to hide the grey and the mere question of whether they would ever consider letting nature take its course has, more often than not, resulted in a tight-lipped grimace accompanied by a wicked stink-eye.

So high is the esteem to which some of us hold hair, I recently discovered it can also, in extreme cases, extend to the hair of others. When I dropped my son off at a friend’s party last Saturday, the same day of the dramatic cut, I began to drive away before I instinctually braked and lowered my window… just in time to hear the host scream, “You cut your hair!!”

The lobbed ponytail, with the impressive weight of a small dead mammal, sits in a baggie waiting to be donated to the CanDonate Hair Program for wigs for cancer patients.

My hair has been every colour from blond to a black that was so black, it had blue highlights like Lois Lane straight from the comic book pages.

“What do you think?” I once asked my ex-boyfriend after I’d hennaed my hair red as a teenager.

“It looks like you’ve been shot in the head.”

That’s only one of the reasons he became an ex.

The point, though, being – grey is just another colour so there’s really nothing to be afraid of, right?

There are a number of Facebook pages dedicated to the topic with names like, ‘Going Gorgeously Grey’, ‘Going Grey, Looking Great’ and ‘Going Grey Gracefully.’ And yes, on all these women, the grey hair looks amazing.

Maybe it’s simply a matter of marketing. If I stop calling it ‘grey’ and instead give it a cooler name like ‘titanium’ or ‘chrome’ or, ooh… ‘plutonium’ then it’ll look just fine.

So, if you made that great leap across the Revlon fence and it went well, drop me a line, I’d love to hear from you.

If it didn’t go so well, I don’t want to know.

Remember, denial is greatly underrated.

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Your Local Journal The St. Lazare District 4 by-election slated for September 25 has a record field of six candidates vying to win the council seat vacated by former Councillor Denis Briard who abruptly resigned from his post in July.

Mayor Robert Grimaudo said the large number of candidates indicates the people want a say in the town’s political process. “The fact there are six candidates is very encouraging in the sense that it shows how much people are interested in the process. It also shows an involvement from residents that is very encouraging.”

A profile of each of the six candidates is provided below.

Hugo Castonguay Hugo Castonguay, who will turn 18 just three days before the by-election, is the youngest of the six candidates vying to win the district seat. One of his motivations for running is because he feels there needs to be a voice on council who will represent its younger citizens while continuing to listen to and address concerns raised by seniors.

“A little bit of diversity will be welcome,” said Castonguay. “Different generations have different opinions and I want to explore everyone’s opinion.”

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He said the town has done a good job of providing various types of activities for youth, but Castonguay wants to go one step further and become the councillor who will be able to appropriately represent young people on council.

While he may not have any first-hand experience in municipal politics, Castonguay says he was actively involved with student council throughout his five years at Collège Bourget in Rigaud. He is presently studying architecture at Vanier College and is also involved as a class representative.

“Every time I had a chance to get involved, I got involved,” said Castonguay.

“This will be my first chance to get involved in my community. I’ve spent my entire life in St. Lazare and I want to give something back.”

Martin Couture As an accounting professional, Martin Couture knows about fiscal responsibility.

As an accredited chartered public accountant, auditor and founder of the accounting firm Martin Couture Cabinet Comptable based in St. Lazare, he wants to use his financial expertise to bring a semblance of fiscal order to the town.

While Couture doesn’t have any political experience, he is president of l’Association des gens d’affaires de Saint-Lazare and is aware of the difficulties shop owners and business people face. As it stands now, the town seems to have a closed door policy when it comes to dealing with merchants and doesn’t provide enough support, said Couture.

He would like the town to take a more pro-active approach to defend the interests of merchants and encourage more businesses to set up shop in the downtown core.

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By-election Continued from page 6 A St. Lazare resident since 2002, Couture said he and his family love the town and while it isn’t perfect, there are things that could be done to further enhance the quality of life for residents, such as improving services and making the town more activity friendly by expanding the town’s bicycle paths. But his main priority if elected would be to ensure the town’s finances are wellmanaged.

Marc-André Esculier Prudent fiscal responsibility is the main theme behind MarcAndré Esculier’s campaign. As a regular attendee at the town’s monthly council meetings, Esculier is often seen standing behind the microphone during question period, taking council to task for what he perceives to be unnecessary ‘extravagant’ spending, especially when it comes to the town’s new city hall and the past two au Galop equestrian festivals.

Esculier said he has lived in the district for 37 years and knows the needs of its residents. “There’s been a lot of extravagant spending that should not have taken place. There’s about one year left in current council mandate and it’s my hope to put a foot in the door and try to reason with council and the mayor to come back to reality by becoming more responsible with their spending,” said Esculier.”

He doesn’t dispute that a new town hall or the recently opened new fire station were needed. What bothers Esculier especially is the $10 million price tag attached to the town hall, a project that he says could have been built for substantially less money if the scope of the project was scaled back.

As it stands now, Esculier says taxpayers will be on the hook to pay off both projects through higher taxes for years to come. He said it’s imperative for the town to become more financially responsible with its spending.

Michel Lambert Michel Lambert is no stranger when it comes to the town’s municipal poli-

tics. He served as District 4 councillor for one fouryear term from 2009 to 2013 before resigning his council spot to run unsuccessfully for the mayor’s position in the 2013 election.

Despite the setback, Lambert has stayed up-to-date with municipal affairs and is a regular attendee at council meetings. He said it’s his previous political experience that makes him the ideal candidate for the position because he already knows the inner workings of council.

Lambert said it takes an average of two years for a new councillor to learn the ropes and the various administrative files. Given that this by-election is being held just over one year before the municipal election next fall, Lambert said it would be difficult for anyone without the experience to make an adequate contribution.

For Lambert, his main priority is for the town to find a way to reign in its spending and reduce the tax burden placed on its citizens. Last year, property taxes increased an average of about 4.7 per cent, a significant amount that has added to the financial stress being endured by seniors and people living on fixed incomes, said Lambert.

Regardless of whether he wins or loses the by-election, Lambert said he will run for the mayoral seat in next year’s municipal election.

Paul Lavigne Developing and maintaining an open and transparent dialogue with District 4 residents so they feel well-represented on council is just one of Paul Lavigne’s priorities for his constituents.

“I aim to faithfully represent the desires and direction of the residents of the district and only with an open, informative, transparent and ongoing dialogue will I be able to achieve my goal,” said Lavigne.

One of his goals is to work together with business owners and merchants to continue developing the downtown core to help new business set up shop in

the area while striving to preserve its rural cachet. “The city must not only act as a leader and as the catalyst for this project to succeed, but it must do so jointly with the key stakeholders in order to ensure its success,” said Lavigne.

His professional background revolves around his 32 years spent in the aviation industry as a safety and quality control specialist, with the past 20 years spent working as a manager at the regional and national level. At the municipal level, Lavigne currently sits as a citizen representative on the town’s Urban Planning Advisory Committee.

“I think that my extensive work and life experience fits in well with the town council position and I am sure that I can positively contribute to the development of not only the downtown district, but the growth of St. Lazare in general,” said Lavigne.

Alvaro Martinez As the owner of Anis and Marjolaine Café Bistro on Ste. Angélique Road, Alvaro Martinez said he wants to become more involved in the town’s municipal political process.

A St. Lazare resident since 1980, Martinez said he attends council meetings regularly and always listens to comments made about the town by his customers who frequent his bistro which

has given him the opportunity to understand residents’ concerns.

Martinez said he has the time to devote as councillor. If elected, he hopes to improve the feeling of belonging for all residents. “Unlike the town of Hudson, we are missing a beautiful city core and I want to improve the social aspect to make it more inclusive for all residents.

“It would also be good to work with Centre local de développement (CLD) Vaudreuil-Soulanges and the regional chamber of commerce,” Martinez added. “We are important employers in the area, particularly for people who don’t have adequate transportation such as teenagers and seniors. We should be more conscious of that,” said Martinez.

He also foresees the possibility of adding pedestrian and bicycle pathways to the town’s equestrian trails and exercise equipment for adults in the town’s parks, two proposals which he says would be inexpensive and improve the quality of life for residents.

The Hudson Yacht Club is proud to organize this year’s 70th Annual Labour Day Regatta!

Racing begins mid-day on Saturday, September 3rd with the traditional “Long Distance Race”, with more than 100 boats on the start line.

For this year’s 70th Annual Celebration, Moto Folie Vaudreuil has generously sponsored a Fireworks Display to celebrate this great occasion. We look forward to the show!

The event is open to Members, Regatta Participants and their guests. For more information, go to www.hudsonyachtclub.com

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given by the undersigned, that the 2017 calendar of regular council meetings of the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges was adopted, and that the meeting will be held on Wednesdays in the board room located at 420 St. Charles Avenue in Vaudreuil-Dorion and will begin at 7:30 p.m. as follow: • • • • • •

January 25th February 22nd March 22nd April 19th (3rd Wednesday) May 24th June 14th (2nd Wednesday)

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July - No meeting August 23rd September 20th (3rd Wednesday) October 25th November 22nd (4th Wednesday)

and that the 2017 calendar of regular meetings of the Administrative Committee of the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges was adopted, and that the meetings will be held on Wednesdays in the board room located at 420 St. Charles Avenue in Vaudreuil-Dorion and will begin at 1:00 p.m. as follow: • • • • • •

January 18th (3rd Wednesday) February 8th March 15th (3rd Wednesday) April 12th May 17th (3rd Wednesday) June 7th

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July 5th (1st Wednesday) August 16th (3rd Wednesday) September 13th October 11th November 8th December 6th (1st Wednesday)

GIVEN AT VAUDREUIL-DORION, this 24th day of August in the year two thousand and sixteen (2016).

SIMON BELLEMARE Assistant Executive Director/ Assistant Secretary/Treasurer

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Heroes of the battlefield James Alexander Niro Special contributor

September 1 marks the five-month anniversary that the Ste. Anne de Bellevue Veterans’ Hospital was transferred from federal to provincial own-

ership and also announced more beds would be available to non-veterans.

This indicates the growing need for residency of our aging population as well as the declining number of veterans at the hospital. Ste. Anne’s is still home to many vets who have called

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it their final home and two of them recently took the time to share their memories.

“I took my training in Toronto and worked mostly on the bombers, more of an observer and air gunner,” says WWII veteran Charles Bussières. He was drafted when he was just 18 years of age, being sent to potentially die for his country before he could even vote in it. “I was based in France, Ireland, Belgium, and Germany.” He also very briefly mentions that he got a shell in one of his knees, the only injury he brings up at all.

“I came back in February of 1946…I didn’t know exactly what to do, there were all kinds of jobs!” In June of 1947, a company by the name of Household Finance - today’s HSBC Finance – entered Québec as one of the province’s ground-breaking finance firms.

Charles joined this company and nearly doubled his salary following his return from the war. After the company grew, he was promoted and met his wife of 37 years.

Next to Charles is Stuart Vary, a Korean War veteran. “I joined the army in 1950 at the age of 19. The first job I had when I got back was as an elec-

trician’s apprentice. I wanted to get married, but I was only making $28 a week, so I went back to my hometown of Brownsburg and joined an ammunition company.” In 1980, he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. As his condition worsened, he was forced to enter the hospital system and eventually to Ste. Anne’s where he has been for the last eight years. “I had bad thoughts when I [first] came here,” he says, clearly still coming to grips with his situation. But, with time and effort, Stuart found a way to find happiness in his new home.

Their lives after the war are evidently paramount to them. Charles clearly identifies as a finance man – something that he enjoyed doing. In many ways, it feels as though the war is more of a distant memory to him than something that defined him. Stuart too is a happy guy living amongst friends today. Their laudable character in taking their life for what it truly is shows immensely in the room. The relevance of their time at war fades into the background rapidly as their accomplishments since the war become more apparent.

Despite having a mostly paralyzed right hand and being constrained to a wheelchair, Stuart is the President of the Residents’ Committee (Charles is VicePresident), which ensures that if someone has a problem there will be a solution.

Continued on page 25

Visit Héma-Québec’s website for more information on blood donation at www.hema-quebec.qc.ca

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Beaconsϐield Continued from page 3 Recent break-ins into private residences in Beaconsfield and Kirkland prompted de Montigny to advise homeowners to make sure that house and car doors are always kept locked as a deterrent.

“I want to remind people that to stay safe, the doors to enter houses should always be locked,” said de Montigny.

“Many of the break-ins happen be-

cause doors are not locked. This is a big problem for us and for citizens because the criminals have gone through entire houses and caused a big mess.”

And with students returning to school this week, de Montigny is reminding motorists that police will have a visible presence around all the regions’ schools covered by Station 1 to make sure speed limits are respected.

“We want to make sure that people respect the rules of the road in regard to the highway safety code to make sure our kids stay safe. This will be our number one priority for the next

week,” said de Montigny.

Condo project public info meeting Beaconsfield council announced that a public information meeting will be held September 26 at 7:30 p.m. at city hall to present the revised plans for a new condo project at the corner of Elm Aveune and Alton Drive.

Council approved a motion at Monday’s meeting that will allow the promoter of the 20-unit building to build a fourth floor to the originally proposed three-storey building, although the height of the building will remain the same, said Mayor Georges Bourelle.

There has been considerable opposition to the project from residents when it was first announced in June who feel that condominium construction will slowly erode the residential

charm of the neighbourhood.

“I’m concerned about the fact that we’re going to four stories from the currently authorized three stories,” said one resident during question period. “With the increased densification and traffic that it’s going to cause, I feel that it’ll be a blight on the neighbourhood. It’s a concern and I hope that it will be clearly addressed at the upcoming public meeting.”

“You’re right with everything you said,” Bourelle replied, adding that the upcoming public presentation is the ideal venue for residents to raise their concerns about the project with the promoter. “When the final plans are presented a lot of these questions can be raised at that time.”

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given by the undersigned to all citizens of the municipalities of the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges that Regulation number 231 entitled “ Règlement numéro 231 édictant le Plan de gestion des matières résiduelles révisé de la MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges abrogeant le règlement numéro 178 ” was adopted, in accordance with Environmental Quality Act/Loi sur la qualité de l’Environnement, at the regular council meeting of the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges held on August 17th, 2016.

You may consult it at the offices of the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges located at 420 St. Charles Avenue in Vaudreuil-Dorion, as well as at the offices of local municipalities.

GIVEN AT VAUDREUIL-DORION, this 29th day of August in the year two-thousand and sixteen (2016).

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Following the address by Cmdr. Sebastien de Montigny, Beaconsfield Mayor Georges Bourelle told residents they can raise any concerns about a 20-unit condo project planned for Alton Drive and Elm Avenue with the promoter during a public information meeting scheduled for September 26.

Clinique de Denturologie

HÉBERT Article 8: Screwed teeth : Myth or reality?

«A screwed tooth? Ah yes!! My grandmother had a screwed tooth a long time ago.» In the Ćeld of denturology, we happen to hear this remark rather often. We are not quite sure from where this afĆrmation might be coming from, but it would seem the explanation could be the following:

SIMON BELLEMARE Assistant Executive Director and Assistant Secretary/Treasurer

SUMMARY OF THE RESIDUAL MATERIALS MANAGEMENT PLAN OF THE MRC DE VAUDREUIL-SOULANGES CONTEXT In 2005, the MRC adopted its first Residual Materials Management Plan (RMMP). In keeping with section 53.23 of the Environmental Quality Act/ Loi sur la qualité de l’Environnement, the RMMP must be revised every five years.

Therefore, on August 27, 2014, the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges adopted a resolution confirming its intention to start revising its RMMP, thereby triggering the RMMP project adoption process.

On October 14, 2015, the MRC adopted the RMMP project, which provides a regional portrait of residual materials management, determines the guidelines and objectives pursued by the MRC and establishes the means and actions to be implemented to attain them.

The RMMP must cover all of the sectors that generate residual materials: residential sector, industrial, commercial and institutional (ICI) sector, and construction, renovation and demolition (CRD) sector. It must serve to attain the national objectives set by the Government of Québec.

CONTENT

When a tooth is fractured, broken and requires a root canal treatment, afterward followed by a restoration with crown, during this treatment, the dentist has to perform the devitalisation of the tooth, that is to remove the pulp (the nerve). During this stage, the dentist turns an instrument in the radicular canal of the tooth just like a corkscrew. It is at this moment, we believe, that the patient would associate this movement with the implementation of a screw.

The deĆnitive crown is fabricated with the use of cement. In fact, it is stuck and not screwed, contrary to popular belief.

Regarding the implant itself, we can really speak about teeth retained by screws, even sometimes about several of them nested in the other.

If you have any questions regarding implants or standard dentures, you can reach us at both clinics.

Salaberry-de-ValleyĆeld : 450-373-9392 Vaudreuil-Dorion : 450-510-2132

The content of the 2016-2020 RMMP of the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges respects the elements provided in the Environment Quality Act and is consistent with the guidelines and objectives of the Québec Residual Materials Management Policy and the five-year action plan in effect. The document covers the following points: • A description of the territory to which the plan applies; • A list of the 12 local municipalities covered by the plan and intermunicipal agreements; • A description of the roles and jurisdictions of the MRC and the local municipalities; • A list of the organizations and companies operating in the residual materials management sector and the facilities present on the territory; • A list of the recovery, reclamation and elimination facilities; • An inventory of the residual materials generated on the territory by the residential, ICI and RCD sectors for 2014; • A report on the MRC’s 2006-2011 Residual Materials Management Plan.

The current RMMP project is intended to reduce the quantity of materials eliminated and is based on four spheres of action: • Acquisition of knowledge; • Information, awareness raising and eduction; • Residual materials management services and infrastructures; • Regulations.

The MRC’s RMMP has the following objectives: • Acceptance and promotion of the 4R-D hierarchy - reduce, reuse, recycle, recover, dispose; • Reduce the quantity of residual materials disposed of; • Improve the quality and quantity of materials reclaimed by the citizens and the ICI; • Remove organic materials and CRD from disposal; • Reinforce and promote the 4R-D hierarchy and encourage positive citizen management (private and corporate) in keeping with the banning of wood, paper, cardboard and organic materials from burial; • Focus on the best residual materials management scenarios at less cost; • Ensure the sustainability of the management of residual materials.

To read the rest of the articles, please visit our website:

www.hebertdenturologiste.com Marc Hébert, 2016. All rights reserved.

In order to attain its objectives in keeping with its guidelines, the MRC’s MRRP proposes 26 measures.

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PARRYWINKLE JAMES PARRY Let’s go on a health kick this week dear readers. And no, I am not suggesting that a bunch of us get together for a hefty hike around PHOTO BY MAURICE JEFFERIES the region, trek up and down Mount Rigaud - even though it is only 221m at its highest peak - a couple of times. Or, perhaps inspired by the recent Olympic Games in Rio, form Hudson’s very first rugby or trampoline team.

But rather, turn the ophthalmoscope, as it were, on a Hudson-based independent organization that since 1956 has been assisting those in direct need, and their families, with both professionalism and compassion when it comes to so many facets of general nursing. All now completely free of charge although, it goes without saying, that donations – as was the case recently with two hospital beds – are always welcome and most appreciated.

--------------THANK YOU PARTY - I’m referring, of course, to Nova Hudson. Made possible by the continuing support of so many volunteers and donors from throughout the community. Well, this past Sunday, August 28, Nova’s Judy Tellier and her three equally dedicated nurses - Wanda Elheron, Betty Swennen, and Brenda Lapierre - hosted a fabulous BYOB thank you party for those volunteers at Barbara Aird’s Finnegan’s in Hudson complete with brilliant burgers and bangers served up by Peter Lang, who just happens to be president of Nova Hudson, and other members of the Aird family in fine style.

Said Judy, “This is the second year that we have held our party at Finnegan’s and it was such a kind gesture on the part of Peter and the family to open it up just for us on a Sunday to thank all the volunteers and supporters who give so freely of their time, en-

ergy, and expertise year round. Without them, we simply could not survive.”

--------------SUPER SERVICES - As for programs they help to support, check out the following partial list. Respite and assistance with activities of daily living to caregivers or people who suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, strokes, cancer, and frail health with home nursing visits arranged in collaboration with patients, their medical team and families to provide assessments, treatment, teaching, symptom management, and coping strategies.

In-home nursing and palliative care with the Nova team helping by providing support, symptom management, and comfort to local patients and families during this difficult time thus enabling the patient to remain home in familiar surroundings as long as desired.

Family support when caring for a loved one can be emotionally and physically exhausting and Judy and her team can recommend home caregiver(s) who will assist with personal care and open up their ‘loan cupboard’ with a variety of specialized medical equipment such as electric beds, wheelchairs, walkers, and commodes and the like.

Foot care clinics providing hands-on foot care, helping those with decreased vision, diabetes, arthritis, circulation problems and other conditions that cause difficulties in maintaining foot health. As well as volunteer drivers to transport patients to and from treatments and medical appointments.

Moreover, the Nova Hudson Adult Day Centre, held every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 261 Main Road, Hudson, provides a safe and pleasant environment for those needing to stay mentally and physically fit while offering an opportunity for frail, elderly, disabled, or cognitively impaired adults to make friends and be stimulated.

And then, of course, there is the

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The Cavagnal Scouting Group, photographed here earlier this year, invites parents and their youngsters to an open house at Hudson’s Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre on Wednesday, September 7.

hugely successful La Boutique Nova.

Open six days a week, with its own team of super volunteers including my beautiful Sunshine, stocked with all donated items, and attracting a repeat clientele from throughout the region.

Oof. Quite an impressive list, don’t you think? And right here in our little hamlet by the lake!

For more info on any of the above programs, call (450) 458-5727 or go to admin@novahudson.com And they will be there for you. As they have been for the past 60 years!

--------------CLAIRE CLARIFIES - And still on Nova Hudson, there’s a very special fundraiser coming up at Hudson Village Theatre - 28 Wharf Road - at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 21, when Claire Webster, a Certified Personal Approach to Care Alzheimer care consultant, will personally explain her 10-year-journey as a caregiver to her late mother while she was raising three young children, working full time, and had numerous commitments in her own community.

It is titled Witness the Fall and Rise of a Superwoman. And earlier this week, Claire told me she will be describing the signs and symptoms of the disease that first raised the alarm, as well as some very important lessons that she learned along the way in terms of having the proper tools to manage her

PHOTO BY JAMES PARRY

Judy Tellier of Nova Hudson (third from left front row) expressed a big thank you to just some of the many volunteers at Hudson’s La Boutique Nova at Finnegan’s this past Sunday.

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mother’s care. She will also be sharing the ripple effect that being a caregiver had on her family, as well as the toll it took on her own health.

Tickets for reserved seating at $20 per person can be picked up at La Boutique Nova, 455 Main Road, Hudson.

And hope to see you at HVT for this very special fundraiser!

--------------SCOUT SCAVENGER HUNT - And speaking of volunteer community involvement, this just in from Michael Doran, Cavagnal Scouting Group Commissioner. They will be holding an open house registration in the basement at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Youth Centre, 394 Main Road, on Wednesday, September 7, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. And all parents and their youngsters are invited.

Explains Michael, “Each participant will get a map of Hudson with numbered circles all over it. You find a location then match the number to the correct question on the back of the map.

For example, what name is on the clock at the IGA? What # bus can you catch at the corner of Cameron and Main?

What colour is the dress in the window of Nova’s boutique?”

In essence, he adds, it’s basically a ‘scavenger hunt’ around town learning what services, stores and boutiques, and entertainment is available. Prizes and giveaways are also available for people who complete the scavenger hunt. Sounds like a great initiative and a whole lot of fun. Too bad I’m too old to become a Cub or Boy Scout which I once was in England, believe it or not. Complete with my very own desiccated sheep neck-bone woggle that I found while hiking over the Pennines many moons ago while only knee-high to a grasshopper. But I will always be with them in spirit as they continue their good work around town and the region!

--------------OUCH! - And to end on a health observation, Your Local Journal wagster, Jane Kirkwood, has just informed me that, according to a recent study over in England, it has been scientifically proven that women who carry a little extra weight live longer than the men who mention it!

And that’s a wrap!

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Where there’s smoke…

Contest winner Les Cèdres resident Sherrie Martin, pictured here with her children Matthew and Addison Letemplier, is the lucky winner of Your Local Journal’s Facebook contest and is off to see Tramp of the Century (Tribute to Supertramp) September 3 at Bar Chez Maurice in St. Lazare.

Congrats Sherrie and enjoy the show!

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Caring for a loved one is an act of compassion and dedication that brings joy and satisfaction.

However, it can also be overwhelming and exhausting.

Our Caregiver Support Project provides you with tools and support at every stage when caring for a person with diminished autonomy.

Our services include: Individual psychological support, information, workshops, support group, conferences and coffee meetings. We cover clients from the entire territory of Vaudreuil-Soulanges and even do home visits. Here are the activities for the month of September: Support Group: September 15, 2016, from 9:30 -11:30. Theme: Exhaustion Prevention Place: 100, boul. Harwood (Vaudreuil-Dorion) Coffee- meeting: September 30, 2016, from, 9:30 - 11:30 Place: Restaurant 1710 (1710, Ch. Ste-Angélique, St-Lazare) Conference: September 21, 2016, from 7 – 9PM. Theme: Anxiety (guest speaker: Chantal Besner) Place: au PCVS (36-A avenue Saint-Charles, Vaudreuil-Dorion)

Mispa Nkuh Basa, Social Worker Parrainage Civique Vaudreuil-Soulanges 36A, avenue Saint-Charles, Vaudreuil-Dorion QC J7V 2K5 Tel. : 450 455-8986 # 225 www.parrainageciviquevs.ca This project is made possible with the ¿nancial help of:

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Price hike for new Rigaud town hall project James Armstrong With the sod-turning ceremony for Rigaud’s new town hall scheduled for Tuesday September 13, the news that its construction costs will be $2.2 million more than originally planned has caused concern for some local citizens. The Comité des Citoyens de Rigaud headed by interim president William Bradley is raising the alarm that Rigaud citizens will have to pay higher municipal taxes for the additional costs.

“It’s not over-budget,” said Mayor

Hans Gruenwald Jr. in an interview August 30. “We have increased the size of the town hall and have added an emergency generator, that’s why there’s an increase,” he added. The town hall, originally planned to be 7500 square feet, has grown to 12,100 square feet according to mayor. When the project was proposed in October, 2014, the town hall construction budget was $2.9 million. At the time, the mayor declared that the project would not increase municipal taxes.

When asked if there will be a hike in taxes to pay the difference in con-

struction costs, the mayor replied, “No, because we are working on a project to overcome that discrepancy.

We are working on the 73 rue SaintPierre file.” He was referring to a building owned by the town that was once considered for repurposing as a town hall. It has been up for sale since that project was abandoned. The mayor did not divulge details but said the sale of properties owned by the town has always been part of the financing plan for the project.

“We have to be out of the current town hall by September, 2017,” said Gruenwald Jr. Exterior space for the Famers’ Market is included in the plan with access to public toilet facilities in the new building.

Council under the town’s urbanisme tactique program approved recent landscaping work done by the town on property belonging to SainteMadeleine Church at the corner of rue Saint-Pierre and rue Saint-JeanBaptiste. “It’s a program for improving the town,” said the mayor. “We are installing public benches and improving that public area.” Although the church does not pay municipal taxes, Gruenwald Jr. said it was a mutually beneficial agreement between the town and the church.

“We get access to the Rigaud River from rue Saint-Pierre through church property plus there is the use of the parking lot behind the church,” he noted.

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The possible sale of the former school building located at 73 rue Saint Pierre in Rigaud would offset the increase in cost of the new town hall.

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This week in Sports Top 10 finish for St. Lazare’s Stacey Nesbitt August 19-21 saw the final rounds of the 2016 Mopar Canadian Superbike Championship at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Bowmanville, Ontario. It was a “double header” so qualifying was Friday afternoon. The main focus for the weekend was the Liqui Moly Pro Sport Bike class. Although Stacey was not comfortable with the bike setup she did manage to qualify ninth on her Statoni Racing/BLK RDR by Motvan 600 - middle of the third row. A 600 is not what you need around CTMP in the Mopar Pro Superbike so it was 26th and row eight on the grid. Jon Cornwell continued to improve the handling throughout the weekend.

In the first Liqui Moly Pro Sport Bike race on Saturday, Stacey got a good start and was up to 8th. The race was red flagged a lap later, fortunately with no injuries. The restart was not so good and the lead group gapped on the first lap. Stacey eventually finished 11th. She finished 20th in the Superbike race with lap time improvements from Friday.

In the Sunday Liqui Moly Pro Sport Bike race Stacey got a better start and was up to th 7 . She managed to hold onto the back of the lead pack for three or four laps.

“I was behind Darren and we were starting to close back up, but I braked too hard into turn one causing the back wheel to lift, which forced me to run wide and I lost the draft. We are lacking some horse power around here and it was not possible to close up again once gapped on the back straight.”

In the final laps Stacey had to battle for position and managed to hold onto 8th in

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the dash to line. She did not start the Sunday Mopar Pro Superbike race.

“The weekend finished better than it started. I am disappointed to not have been closer to the lead group but we had a few problems this year and made the best of the package we had.”

Having missed the first CSBK round due to a European Junior Cup conflict and sitting out the Sunday races at St-Eustache due to mechanical issues, Stacey finished 9th in the Liqui Moly Pro Sport Bike championship with a fourth place finish at AMP. Thanks to the fans and supporters that came to the track. It was a great atmosphere. Thanks to the CSBK staff, the Pro 6 Cycle-Dunlop team, the volunteer corner workers, medical staff and photographers at each round.

“I would like to also thank Corndog (Jon Cornwell), Pat Milligan, my Mum and Dad, Wes, Matt and Scott and everyone else that helped with the bike this year. To my 2016 Supporters Club, THANK YOU - it helped to cover some of the expenses and helped us for the season. Last but not least, a big thank you to Motovan Corporation for making me part of their inaugural BLK RDR

by Motovan program this year. It would not have been possible to do the series without your support.”

For more info, consult www.statoniracing.com

New football season in Valleyfield

and strength of his arm when he joined #84, Lionel Goulet-Laurin, (Châteauguay, formerly of Grenadiers de Louis-PhilippeParé) who traveled 78 yards to reach the end zone, bringing the score to 14-0.

On a perfect late summer evening, the Eternal rivals since their debut in DiviNoir et Or football team of Collège de Valsion 3, the Valleyfield team and the Triads leyfield started its second year August 28 were still digging in not to let each other in Division 2 by claiming a 45-17 victory gain ground. The two teams have shared against the Triads of Cégep régional de Lasuccesses and failures during the following naudière, thus winning his first game of the quarters, but Noir et Or was quick to take 2016 season. over the game by recording three more The inaugural match was held at Coltouchdowns on the scoreboard. lège de Valleyfield and the stands were It’s player #32, Maxime Gareau (Trèspacked with excitement and adrenaline St-Rédempteur, formerly of Voltigeurs du anticipating the ceremonial opening kickCollège Bourget) who first reached the end off. The crowd, estimated at about 900 indizone on a 7-yard run, bringing the score viduals, was in high spirits with the animato 21-7. Then, after a perfect defensive tions and surprises offered by local Caisses sequence, the attack of Noir et Or struck Desjardins fueling the mood. again on a perfect 9-yard pass to OlivierThe pre-game BBQ had barely endDenis Séguin to Kelley Brossard, allowing ed when training led by Patrick Lauzon # 3 to register his second major play of the jumped into action, providing totally exmatch. plosive offensive play. With a strong line of The attack of Noir et Or reappeared in experienced defense, the four ball carriers the 3rd quarter when the team added on shared the rest of the job and the new quarthe following sequence, a 6-yard run with terback, #15, Kelley Brossard (Les Cèdres, #11, Joey Rousseau, (Delson, alumni of formerly of Cité-des-Jeunes), was well proRebelles de St-Hubert) bearing the mark tected. to 37-10. It was on a 44-yard pass received From 1st quarter, the offensive line of by #2, Maxime Fortin (Vaudreuil-Dorion, the Noir et Or managed to upset the oppoformerly of Citadins de la Cité-des-Jeunes) nent and to open the way required for #3, that the last hit of Noir et Or was registered Olivier Denis Séguin (Gatineau, formerly of early in the fourth quarter, sealing the final Vortex du Versant) finished the job on the score to 45-17 and conceding victory to the 3-yard line, having accumulated 59 yards team of the Collège de Valleyfield. rushing. A few minutes later, the Noir et Or The next game will be held September quarterback demonstrated the precision 3, 7:30 p.m. on the field at Collège de Valleyfield against the Diablos from Cégep de TroisRivières. For more information: (450) 373-9441, ext. 389 or football@colval.

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37th Annual Soap box Derby in Dorval The City of Dorval, is pleased to announce the now traditional Annual Soap Box Derby will take place Sunday, September 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fénelon Boulevard, north of Carson Avenue, rain or shine!

This fun-filled event for children ages 6 to 12 is made possible thanks to the efforts of many generous Dorval Main Streets volunteers, who help organize this fun day full of action, speed, and excitement.

Again this year, come and showcase your most unique, whacky, decorative helmet creation. The “Gerry Cup,” in honour of long-time volunteer and artist Gerry Aubry, will be awarded for the most original helmet that can also be worn during the race. Please note that helmets and closed-toe shoes are mandatory in order to

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participate in the event.

Pre-registration forms are available at local Dorval businesses and in the various municipal buildings. An online copy is also available at www.city.dorval.qc.ca.

For more information, email ruesprincipalesdorval@ gmail.com, or call Bijouterie Jean-Guy Aubry at (514) 631-5119.

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Chefs and sommeliers are invaluable sources of information for the neophyte wine consumer when questioning which potable goes best with the evening meal. But, for the iconoclasts amongst us, don’t let their advice dictate what you can and can’t consume.

Most of us still adhere to the rule of thumb that pairs white wines with lighter meat – fish, chicken – and red with beef. But like any rule, those serve more as guidelines and the flexibility in flavours of both alcohol and foods leaves the door wide open to suggestion and experimentation.

If you’re unsure of where to start, knowing what you like is probably the best place. Are you a red, white, or rosé soul? Can you handle the very dry Bordeaux or Pinot Grigios or do you lean towards the Port and Ice Wines? While there are no right or wrong answers when it comes to individual tastes, some foods can forge wonderful relationships with some wines (and beers too) if they just get to know each other.

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Vegetables high in the compound cynarin (artichoke, collard, kale) have the ability to make other foods and drinks taste sweeter. If this is problematic, consider opting for a dryer wine but try your usual potable first – artichoke slowly simmered in a butter sauce adds an incredible richness and depth to whatever it is you’re drinking.

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Cheers Wining & Dining Continued from page 14 Salads can be problematic to mix with wines due to the acidity of the vinaigrette coupled with the tannins in the wine, not to mention the range of flavour properties in raw vegetables.

According to Food Republic, when in doubt, try sake. When consumed the traditional way warmed to approximately 40 to 45 degrees Celsius, it offers a smooth counterpoint to the sharpness of a crisp salad. Be warned – sake is typically higher in alcohol content than other wines and its warmth can magnify the ensuing effects.

Vegans take note – not all wine is vegan friendly. According to a Huffington Post report, some wines are clarified using ‘fining agents’ that include ‘blood and bone marrow, albumen from eggshells, fish oil, or gelatin from fish or mammal parts.’

With the marked increase in grocery prices, dining out is becoming more of a luxury so faced with the decision of either cutting out wine or restaurant dining expenses, we find ourselves looking for the perfect spirit match for stay-at-home meals – everything from the mundane budget dinners to our respective signature dishes.

Classic mac and cheese can be gussied up with a light chardonnay or,

as wine expert Fiona Beckett recommends, a sharp Riesling, akin to pairing the dish with a crisp, juicy apple.

Cheeseburgers on the menu? The best suggestion could be based on the type of meat used but don’t forget to consider the condiments. If you’re opting for hot peppers and Monterey Jack on the bun, look to offset it with a fresh and fruity Sauvignon Blanc. Otherwise, grab your favourite plonk and enjoy. Cheeseburgers, after all, rate high on the comfort food scale.

Don’t want to go full out on the home cooking but still looking for a memorable wine experience? Treat yourself to a quality wedge of blue or mascarpone cheese and indulge in a sweet counterpart. If you’re an extremist, try adding a sweet sherry or a Madeira.

You could put the kettle on in preparation of tea or coffee for your dessert – or you could break out a dessert wine. If you’re still on a budget, consider a bottle of vermouth. Typically served before a meal, this relatively inexpensive aperitif is equally adept at capping things off on a sweet note.

If money is no object, treat yourself to a glass of Ben Ryé (Italian for ‘Born of the Wind’), a sweet Sicilian made from an ancient strain of sundried Zibbibo grapes, described as, “Amber liquid love.”

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Back to School / Registration Back to school: Using an RESP to pay for CEGEP or University Stephanie O’Hanley Special Contributor

If your child is in CEGEP or university and you set up a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP), back to school may mean you can finally use the funds you spent years putting aside for your child’s post-secondary education.

But how do you access the money?

If you’re lucky, a representative or financial advisor from your family, individual (non-family) or group RESP plan provider has told you all about the process. If they didn’t, you’ll want to contact them as soon as possible to get things going.

You’ll need to bring or mail proof

of your child’s enrolment. Since each RESP provider (the federal government calls them “promoters”) has its own rules, requirements for that proof can vary from one provider to another.

That letter of admission from a CEGEP or university may not be enough. Providers may request invoices and proof of payment of tuition. Some providers may ask that the registrar’s office at your child’s CEGEP or university fill out a form or a letter of attestation declaring that your child is indeed a full-time student at their institution this fall. The registrar may charge a fee and it could take a few days to obtain a letter of attestation or get a form filled out.

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Back to School / Registration School Continued from page 16 Once you’ve provided proof and your child is considered eligible, you’ll need to fill out paperwork.

As the plan’s subscriber, the person making contributions to the RESP, you arrange withdrawals for your child, the beneficiary. RESPs involve different types of payments, Educa-

tional Assistance Payments (EAPs), which come from federal and provincial government grants and interest earned in the plan, and the Refund of Contributions and Accumulated Income Payments. They’re treated differently for tax purposes so be sure to ask your provider questions before you make any withdrawals.

The first withdrawal you’ll make will likely involve EAPs. For a fulltime post-secondary student whose RESP was opened after 1998, EAP withdrawals are limited to $5,000 for the first 13 consecutive weeks of enrolment. The cheque is issued to your child, the beneficiary, and the amount must be declared as income on his or her taxes. But as a student they most likely have limited income and won’t be required to pay tax on this amount.

As for spending the RESP, Gordon Pape, a Canadian author who specializes in personal finance, wrote in a Toronto Star column that as far as the federal government is concerned, “as

long as the money is used for educational purposes, just about anything goes.”

According to Julie Pronovost, regional spokesperson for the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Quebec Region, the Canada Revenue Agency and Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) jointly administer the RESP program.

“Under the Canada Education Savings Act RESP promoters are responsible for administering RESP plans and they determine the reasonable-

ness of a specific expense for an EAP,” Pronovost wrote in an email. She cited the CRA website’s Frequently Asked Questions section on RESPs, which says “an important factor to consider is whether the expense actually helps the beneficiary to further his or her studies.”

By that measure, tuition and books qualify as “reasonable expenses” and laptops probably pass the reasonableness test. Just to be safe, keep receipts of anything the money is spent on, in case your provider asks for it.

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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.

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The Beaconsfield Pet Fair takes place September 10, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Centennial Park, 288 Beaconsfield Boulevard. Come and find your fur-ever friend and support the important work of a number of area animal rescue organizations.

NOVA West Island and Homestyle Bakery & Black Lion Pub are pleased to invite you to our 3rd Annual Homestyle Breakfast Fundraiser. Come and enjoy a little slice of heaven in a cozy atmosphere and start the day on the right foot by supporting NOVA West Island.

Tuesday, September 20, between 7:30 and 10:30 a.m. at 445 Beaconsfield Boulevard. Tickets are on sale now, Only $20 (children under 5 eat for free).

DORVAL A Mechoui benefiting Fondation Village - helping seniors will be held Saturday, September 24, at 5 p.m. at Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre 1335 Lakeshore Road. Tickets are $45 and may be purchased by calling (514) 631-1967 or (514) 778-3872. Funds raised will help low-income seniors on the West Island pay for items such as eye glasses, hearing aids, and dental work.

The annual St. James Church (Parish of Vaudreuil) Consignment Sale takes place Saturday, September 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 642 Main Road. Your chance to turn unwanted/ unneeded ‘stuff ’ into cash. We take furniture, small appliances, linens, china, art, jewellery, knick-knacks, silver, etc.

No tires, clothes, skis, or skates. Bring items to the church Thursday, September 8, from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. For more info, call Linda at (451) 458-5100.

Greenwood presents Hudson’s very own ‘Antique Road Show’ during Treasures in the Attic on Saturday, September 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. James’ Church Hall, 642 Main Road.

Bring your treasures to be evaluated by antiques and collectibles experts (comics, vinyl records, books, china, antique silver, paintings, jewellery, small furniture) for $5 per item (call (450) 458-5396 to reserve an appointment and beat the line-up). Gold buyer on premises. Also - famous mile-high apple pies for sale, and tearoom with homemade scones, lemonade. Antique cars to see. www. greenwood-centre-hudson.org.

The September Book Sale will take place at the War Memorial Library, 60 Elm Street. Book sale starts 2.30 p.m., Monday, September 12 and runs until

Meet us at the Market Meet Josee Couture from ‘Aux Pains de Saveurs’ Josee has been a regular at the Hudson Farmers Market for the past 8 years. Her friendly smile invites everyone to stop by and purchase her fresh baked breads, brioches, scones and other homemade bakery items.

If you haven’t as yet been to this years’ farmers market and have not purchased one of Josee’s delicious breads, you don’t know what you’re missing.

Visit the Legion’s Hudson Farmer’s Market every Thursday from 3:00 to 7:00

p.m. Main St. at Selkirk

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A presentation by Claire Webster to benefit NOVA Hudson will take place Wednesday, September 21, 7:30 p.m. at the Hudson Village Theatre, 28 Wharf Road. Claire Webster is a Certified Personal Approach to Care Alzheimer Care Consultant, as well as a lecturer, spokesperson, mentor and advocate in the field of Alzheimer’s disease. Tickets may be purchased at La Boutique NOVA for $20/person.

Scarecrow Workshop - lots of fun for everyone. Sunday, September 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hudson’s Historical Museum and Garden, 541 Main Road.

The Hudson Historical Society and Hudson Fine Craft will hold a scarecrow making workshop for the whole family.

Cost $20 per solo individual or $25 for a family group. Bring your own lunch, we will provide the beverages. Collect and bring materials, everything from fabric to wood, from string to empty cans. To register, please send an email to hudsonfinecraft@hotmail.com.

Wyman Memorial United Church, 513 Main Road, will be hosting weekly line dance lessons Tuesday evenings beginning September 6, from 7 to 8 p.m. Line dancing is ageless, no prior experience is necessary, and it is fun for the entire family. All you need is a comfortable pair of shoes, a willing attitude and a smile. Come join us and dance for the health of it! For further information and to register please contact Judy at (613) 632-3083 or email crazylegsdanceclub@gmail.com.

PINCOURT CASCA Vaudreuil-Dorion and CASCA Soulanges will be holding two adoption days Saturday, September 3, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., one at Faubourg de l’Île Shopping Centre, 101 Cardinal-Léger Blvd. and one at Finnegan’s Market, 775 Main Road, Hudson, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. (Please note: Weather permitting). For information regarding our adoption days, contact vaudreuil@cascaorg.ca or visit our web site at www.cascaorg.ca. Please note that adoption fees are requested to help us with our vet bills and other costs associated with the wellbeing of the cats under our care.

ST. LAZARE The mayor of St. Lazare, Robert Grimaudo, invites residents to give blood Wednesday, September 7, from 1:30 to 8 p.m. at the community centre, 1301 Rue du Bois. The objective is 170 donors. Give blood. Give life. Did you know that every 80 seconds, someone in Québec needs blood? For additional information on blood donations, go to www.hema-quebec.qc.ca.

FURTHER AFIELD To all charities looking to finance an activity seeking to encourage school perseverance for children living in poverty all over greater Montreal, The foundation Actions Enfance could help. Visit www.actionsenfance.org.

Closing date to submit your application: October 31. Since 2011, Actions Enfance, a registered, volunteer-based, public foundation has provided financial and in-kind grants worth $732,000 to support 6,000 youths and 15,000 families throughout Greater Montreal where one out of every three children lives in poverty. Our main objective is to support community projects that encourage school perseverance and help avoid dropout and delinquency by providing a stimulating environment ,academic support, healthy nutrition awareness, practice of sports and leisure activities, and personalized support in the living environment for youths facing critical situations.

The full list of the projects supported is available on www.actionsenfance.org.

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Available immediately. Great location. $1800/month. Call 450-458-5618 (160901) Large, bright 2½ apartment in Hudson Village. Lots of closet space, washer/ dryer, fridge/stove, heating, electricity, snow removal included. Private patio and garden. Main floor, private entrance with parking. No pets, non-smoker. Available immediately. $950/month. 450-458-0887 (160915)

Spacious 4½ in Hudson Village, large master bedroom, large living room with adjoining kitchen. Fridge/stove included. Laundry space for stackables. Private entry. Parking space included. Quiet building, looking for quiet tenant. Non-smoking, no pets. 514238-2417 (160915) 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 (160901) 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 October 1.

Sam 514-776-6959 (160901) Beautiful commercial space for rent.

Available in September or before. Approximately 1200sq.ft. with mezzanine and basement for storage. Located in the heart of St-Lazare, on Ste-Angélique. Nice daylight, clean parking, easy access. Lots of potential. Call Louanne at 514-743-4930 (160901)

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150 - SERVICES

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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

Cleaning Lady. Sparkling cleaning with passion. Honest, hard worker. I go the extra step to treat your home with the utmost respect. Every two weeks. Please call after 6 p.m. References available. 514633-1661 (160915)

Jacques Harvey Piano School. Experienced, Room for rent in condo; downtown Hud- qualified teacher offers piano lessons to beson. All utilities included. Access to kitchen, ginners or advanced students. Children and laundry, and spacious gallery. Non-smoker adults are welcome. Call 450-455-1544. preferred. Outdoor parking available. $400/ SINGING LESSONS. Private or Semimonth. 514-922-4329 (160901) Private. In my home (St-Lazare). Sing the songs you love! Call Morgan. 514-607Rooms for rent in large home in St. Lazare.

1308 References available.

Furnished. All utilities included. Access to kitchen, laundry, backyard and in-ground Vacuum Cleaner. Sales and repair of all brands, 40 years in service (Electrolux, Filter Queen, Kenpool. Parking available. $300 - $400/month. more, Samsung and Central Vac). Special on 514-549-3597 (160908) Hoover Central Vac w/standard kt at $399. Other

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 (160908) Lawn Maintenance business: Hedge trimming, lawn cutting contracts, landscaping, sodding, spring/fall clean-up, trim bushes, trees. Good rates. Call 514884-5959 (160915)

brands available from $329 and up. Repair and

House for rent in St-Lazare, on a quiet cul- service of all central vacuum systems. Parts and de-sac, 4 + 2 bedrooms, main floor office, in- bags (all makes). Small appliance repair. Carpet ground pool, 3½ bathrooms. 438-878-8587. cleaner rental available. NEW: Oreck Excel air puri(160929)

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Retractable Patio Awning, 12 feet x 10 feet. Beige background with dark green stripes. Brand New. $700 (Value $1500). 450458-7628 (160908)

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Dry Firewood. Stacking and kindling available. Very reasonable. Dan: 514-291-1068 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

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150 - SERVICES PIANO PIANO PIANO Fine tuning $88. Regulation, voicing, repairs, all makes and models, any condition, Grands and Upright pianos, keep your piano tuned, enjoy music. quebecpiano@gmail.com. Text or call 514-206-0449. Thank You! (160901) 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

fiers $329. AspirateursHudson.com 67 McNaughten Hudson, Quebec 450-458-7488

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 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 (160929)

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

Best team of professional cleaners available. References on request. 15 years experience. Call Sylvie Farmer 514972-8237 (160915)

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 (160915)

Hedge and shrub trimming and planting, tree pruning and removal, stump grinding, gardening, yard clean-up and gutter cleaning. Grass cutting and sod. All exterior maintenance and general landscaping. Sean 514-991-9674 (160929)

“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 (160908) William Services. Windows & gutters cleaning. Cedar hedge trimming and planting. Wood and steel fences and more. Call William 514-983-8474 (160929)

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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

Cleaning Services available weekly, biweekly or as needed. Attention to detail with a strong work ethic. Call for a free estimate. 450-458-8098 (160908) We are available for dog sitting. We have a fenced space. Your dog has complete freedom in our home. We take in dogs 25lbs or under. Call 514-425-6930 or Facebook: donna’sdogsitting (160901)

Moving Service, local, trailer rentals.

Call Colin: 514-850-9948 DO you have a family member with a mental illness? We provide free counselling and support for caregivers who have a loved one with a mental illness. Call Friends for Mental Health, 514-636-6885 (160908)

Menuiserie Steadman Carpentry. Residential general renovations to bathrooms, kitchens and basements. Customized Pergolas and Decks. Finish carpentry work interior and exterior. 3D computer design available. Free Estimates. Call Robert 514623-5987 RBQ 5712-0040-01 (160915) Post hole drilling. Sizes and depth for all applications. Two services available.

As low as $20 per hole. Concrete mixing and post setting as well. Ask about our complete package for deck and fence construction and repair. 514-445-8784 (160915) 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, dog walking, pet sitting and equestrian. Good with animals. Call Gary 514-502-5512 (160915) Full-time caregiver, Nurse’s Aide with experience in both childcare and elder care.

Available immediately. Helped with children from newborn to school age with last 3 families. Excellent references available. Hudson, St. Lazare, Vaudreuil. Own car. 514-839-4336 or 450-458-4336 (160901) Experienced senior gentleman seeking part-time work as a caregiver. English speaking with workable French. References available. Please call Barney at 450-458-6660.

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House cleaning lady available 2 days per week in the Hudson area, will also clean windows. Very meticulous, reliable and trustworthy. $20 per hour. References available. 450374-1055 (160908) Experienced, reliable woman has the following services to offer: child care, elderly help, cleaning, cooking, errands, driving. Bilingual, great references. Please call 514-773-2227 (160908)

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

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

Patrick 450-206-0588 (160915)

175 - WANTED $ Buy car for scrap. Running or not, 24/7. www.scrapvehicule.com Call 514-951-4203 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 (160901) WANTED… French tutor needed for my 12 year old son to improve reading and writing skills as well as grammar. Must be willing to come to us (St-Lazare), once or possibly twice a week. Please contact 514996-7933 (160915)

200 - CAREERS/EMPLOYMENT Dépanneur Shaar is looking for a cashier for Sunday evenings 2:30pm to 11:00pm. Applicants must be bilingual and previous cash experience is an asset.

Please drop off your CV at Dépanneur Shaar, 58 Cameron, Hudson (160901) Lawn Maintenance business looking for a part-time employee. Must know how to use a whipper, trim hedges and bushes.

514-884-5959 (160915) Full/part-time Baker/Kitchen Helper.

Flexible schedule. Experience in a commercial food establishment. Please send CV and availability to info@tuttigourmet.com or fax: 450-458-5110 (160908) Hudson restaurant looking for: Girl to answer the phone and take orders, waitress with experience and short order cook.

Full-time or part-time.

450-458-5343

Horse Farm with Décor Mag log home for sale, St. Lazare. Prime location. Many income ideas for this property. 8 stalls, outdoor rings complete, indoor arena, directly on trails. In-ground pool, heated barn. 15 arpents. $1,780,000. 514-953-2101. Come see! (160901) Triplex for sale in Rigaud, fully rented, all brick building with attached garage, large 3 bedroom unit, plus 2 x 4½ units, tenants pay heating and hydro. 11,040sq.ft., revenue $25,000 annually, great location and great tenants. 514-668-9718 (160901) 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 (160915)

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Table saw, drill press, wet tile saw, spot welder, etc. Vinyl records, turn tables, speakers. Security cameras, housings, DVRs, cameras. Computer accessories. Skis, snowshoes, golf clubs. Gym/exercise equipment, etc. Sat.-Mon., Sept. 3-5, 8am to 4pm, 1561 Burgundy, St-Lazare J7T 2C1 (160901)

Lexus LS400 1992, dark green, Nakamichi sound, sunroof, 4 new winter tires on rims, $2900, very clean and reliable. 450-763-2232

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

Last chance Moving Sale. Wide variety of items for all members of the family. Saturday, September 3, from 9am – 3am. 1295 Rue Bellevue, Saint-Lazare (160901) DOWNSIZING SALE: This Saturday, September 3, from 8am at 11 Carmel (off Windcrest), Hudson. Lots of great items from all over the house (160901) Barn / Garage Sale. Barn must be emptied. Lots of cool stuff. Antiques, tools, household items, vintage car for sale.

Something for everyone. No reasonable offers refused. Saturday, September 3 ONLY, 8am – 5pm. 1347 Maple Ridge, St. Lazare (160901) DEMOLITION SALE! Everything must be sold from light fixtures, bathtubs, toilets, doors, countertops and cupboard vanities to furniture. All reasonable offers will be accepted. Saturday and Sunday, September 3 and 4, 9:30am - 5pm. 1473 Des Cascades in St-Lazare (160901) Garage Sale! September 3 - 4 from 9am – 4pm at 2957 rue Palomino, St-Lazare, QC, J7T 2B1, including tools, electronics, vinyl & CD’s, knickknacks/trinkets, household items, wool & much more (160901) St. James Church Consignment Sale, Saturday, September 10, 10am–2pm. 642 Main, Hudson. Wanted: furniture, pictures, china, antiques, all welcome. Receiving Thursday, September 8, 7pm–9pm, Friday, September 9, 10am–2pm, 7pm–9pm. We work, you get the cash. 450-458-5100 (160908)

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Are you looking for a lovely trail / flatwork riding horse, located directly on trails in St. Lazare? Come join the fun. $250/month just like having your own horse. Indoor arena, outdoor riding ring. 514-953-2101 (160901)

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 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. 514-218-2776

2004 Ford Taurus, automatic, 127,000kms, good condition, 4 winter tires on rims included, $2000. Call George 514-895-7940 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 1997 HONDA CIVIC - 147,500km. 4 Door Automatic - A/C - Alarm - Power Lock + 4 Winter tires on rims. White/grey interior. VERY good condition. Paul: 514-984-1910 Mercedes CLK 320 - 1999 - Convertible, Silver. 208,000 KM. $6,900. 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 Chevrolet Suburban 2010 -LT- White. Model 1500, 4x4. 60,000 km. Mint Condition, Like New. $30,000. Call 514-216-9217.

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.

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

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

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Silver Chrysler LHS 2000 with 267,000 kms. Highway driven only to Florida, Very clean, all electric. 3.5 engine with a V-6 $1700 Please call 450-458-7488 2003 Kia Rio, Automatic, Green, new all season tires, very clean, 121000kms, $2,500 2003 Kia Rio, Standard, Silver, very clean, 172000kms, $2,200 both 4door.

514-773-0394 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

est, par la présente, donné par Diane Duhaime, Greffier adjoint,

PUBLIC NOTICE Is, hereby, given by Assistant Town Clerk, Diane Duhaime,

AUX PERSONNES HABILES À VOTER AYANT LE DROIT D’ÊTRE INSCRITES SUR LA LISTE RÉFÉRENDAIRE DE LA VILLE D’HUDSON

TO ALL QUALIFIED VOTERS ENTITLED TO HAVE HIS OR HER NAME ENTERED ON THE REFERENDUM LIST OF THE TOWN OF HUDSON

Lors de la séance ordinaire tenue le 1er août 2016, le conseil a adopté le règlement suivant :

At the regular meeting held on August 1st, 2016, Council adopted the following by-law:

Règlement no 670-2016 AUTORISANT UN EMPRUNT AU MONTANT D’UN MILLION CINQ CENT MILLE (1 500 000$) DOLLARS POUR REFAIRE LE PAVAGE DE RUES

By-Law No 670-2016 AUTHORIZING A LOAN IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ($1,500,000) DOLLARS TO REPAVE STREETS

Pour demander que ce règlement fasse l’objet d’un scrutin, les personnes habiles à voter étaient tenues de signer le registre à l’Hôtel de Ville.

Ce registre a été mis à leur disposition à l’Hôtel de Ville, 481 Main, Hudson, le mardi 23 août 2016, de 09h00 à 19h00.

Le nombre de demandes requises, pour qu’un scrutin référendaire soit tenu était de 428 pour ce règlement.

A la fin de la journée d’enregistrement, le nombre de signatures était de soixante-deux (62) pour ce règlement.

Par conséquent, ce règlement est réputé avoir reçu l’approbation des personnes habiles à voter.

To request that this by-law be submitted to a poll, the persons qualified to vote had to sign the register at the Town Hall.

This register was put at their disposal, at the Town Hall, 481 Main, Hudson on Tuesday, August 23rd, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The number of signatures required in order that a referendum poll be held was 428 for this by-law.

At the end of the registration day, the number of signatures was sixty-two (62) for this by-law.

Therefore, this by-law was deemed to have been approved by the persons qualified to vote.

Daté à Hudson. Ce 29ième jour d’août, deux mille seize

Dated at Hudson. This 29th day of August, Two thousand sixteen

Diane Duhaime Greffier Adjoint / Assistant Town Clerk

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parts of our region.

And here’s the rub. While the roots are still edible, like Giant Hogweed and certain other members of the carrot family, it produces sap containing chemicals that can cause intense burns, rashes, or blisters. And the stem, leaves, and flowers contain chemicals that can increase skin sensitivity to sunlight and cause severe dermatitis.

Apparently, it’s a member of the carrot-parsley family and it typically grows a low, spindly rosette of leaves in the first year while the root develops.

In the second year, with flowers, it can form dense stands alongside equallytall yellow Goldenrod on roadsides, open fields, railway tracks and nature

Wild about Wild Parsnip James Parry Your Local Journal

Most of us already know about the importance of staying clear of Poison Ivy, Stinging Nettles and PHOTO BY GREG JONES even, for some people, Sumac, in the garden. All of which can cause one to break out in a rash or

even blisters which, although not life threatening, sure make for a lousy, painful few days. But Wild Parsnip?

Add it to the list. Sometimes known as Poison Parsnip, it is an invasive plant native to Europe and Asia probably brought to North America by the first settlers, who grew it for its edible root.

Since its introduction, however, it has escaped from cultivated gardens and spread like wildfire across the continent. Including right here in certain

trails before it dies. Its seeds, however, are easily dispersed by wind and water, and by mowing or chopping down with other hand tools or equipment.

As I discovered this week from Hudsonite and fellow nature lover Jim Norcross, who first brought the fact to my attention, that it is in Hudson where he daily walks his pet pooch, Roxy, and who I joined for a stroll along the beautiful nature trail from Maple to Côte St. Charles to check it out for myself.

I simply couldn’t believe my eyes.

Soaring up to 6-feet tall with their whiteyellowish flowers on umbrella-shaped clusters now having turned to brown seed; Continued on page 26

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Veterans Continued from page 8 He gives a modest, “well, it gives you something to do,” when asked if he is proud of helping his fellow residents.

Stuart inspires along with aspiring.

In an effort to redirect the conversation back to their wartime experiences, the men are asked if they had any experiences overseas that they enjoyed. “I enjoyed R&R at Tokyo,” says Stuart, “lots of women… a very clean country.” Charles, having served in WWII, also visited many of the infamous places Europe has to offer: Paris, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, etc.

When asked if they made any friends overseas, Stuart pensively says “No, and that’s a shame when you think about it.” His expression gives deeper meaning to his response; as if the echoes of all the people, all the faces that he must have seen in his time there were lost in a crowd instead of being connected to him in a profound way.

“All my friends (in the war), you know, they all died,” says Charles. Neither man

has anyone left from that period other than family. All of the friends that they have today, they met at the hospital, serving as a reminder of how important the hospital is in their lives, and the lives of other residents. These men have suffered great loss, some of it before their eyes, and yet they remain fighting for something else: their happiness and the happiness of their peers. This is the most important fight. And it is a fight they are winning.

Being shown around the facility, there is a sense of completeness here because so many considerations are taken for these veterans. Multiple activity rooms, gathering areas, a bowling alley, and even a smoking room for those who have definitely earned the right to live their lives on their own terms.

These people are, most fundamentally, regular people enjoying regular things. The veterans’ effort and tendency for contentment here makes them not just heroes of the battlefield long passed, but heroes of humanity.

Post-Script Not long after our time together, the venerable Charles Bussières passed

West Island Citizen Advocacy • An English speaking man in his mid50s would like somebody to spend social time with. He lives alone with a visual impairment and would also benefit from someone to accompany him outdoors. He lives in the SainteGeneviève area. For more information, please call John at (514) 6945850.

• A gentleman in his 80s living in Kirkland is living with depression and his lack of mobility keeps him indoors unable to interact. He would enjoy having someone to visit him to play card games, chatting, sitting by the lake, etc. He is English speaking. If you think you can help, please call John at

(514) 694-5850.

• A Spanish-speaking senior lady living in Beaconsfield is in need of a female volunteer advocate to break her social isolation by spending some time with her. She has Alzheimer’s and some physical challenges and cannot leave her house. For more information, please call Marla at (514) 694-5850.

• A Francophone senior lady in Dollard-des-Ormeaux is in need of a volunteer to provide some social support through visits and outings. For more information, please call Marla at (514) 694-5850.

• An English-speaking man in his 80s who lives in Beaconsfield would like a volunteer to visit him once a week.

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Ste. Anne de Bellevue Veterans’ Hospital residents Stuart Vary (left) and Charles Bussières (right) recently shared stories of their lives with YLJ contributor James Alexander Niro.

away. This only serves to amplify the impact of his efforts at the hospital for myself and, hopefully, many others. My deepest respects go out to his family. I

was honoured to have known him, even for an hour.

He loves to watch sports on T.V. especially tennis, baseball, and football.

He is very isolated and would benefit greatly from social stimulation. For more information, please call John at (514) 694-5850.

• A physically-challenged francophone woman in Lachine who suffers from chronic pain is in need of a female volunteer advocate to help with errands. For more information, please call Marla at (514) 694-5850.

• A 96-year-old lady living in Pierrefonds who is bedridden would appre-

ciate a female volunteer advocate to spend some time with her by reading her bible to her in Tagalog. For more information, please call Marla at (514) 694-5850.

• A very pleasant gentleman in his late 80s would benefit from a male volunteer advocate to provide some social and emotional support. His wife passed away in June. He loves music and plays the piano and keyboard.

He’s a war veteran. For more information, please call Marla at (514) 6945850.

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Home and Estate Gardener Continued from page 24 I could have easily mistaken them for giant, harmless Queen Anne’s Lace, also a member of the carrot-parsley family. And the flowers of which I often pick earlier in the year as, together with other blooms, they make for a great floral arrangement.

While pointing the parsnip out to me, Norcross was quick to stress that he had nothing but praise for the swift response on the part of the Town of Hudson in clearing major sections alongside the trail

since he first reported it earlier this summer.

“They were concerned, and they reacted quickly,” he told me. “But as you can see, old plants are still growing further back and new ones are shooting up where it has already been cleared. And this is just one small section of the community.

Who knows what is happening elsewhere in Hudson and in other towns close by?

I have certainly seen it growing rampant besides Highway 40 from Rigaud on while driving to Hawkesbury.”

Until next time, have fun in your garden. And watch out for those skeeters!

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