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Hudson Mayor Ed Prévost (left) and Kanesatake Grand Chief Serge Simon exchange letters at the Saturday, July 11, Remembrance Day Event commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Oka Crisis. See story on page 5.
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The Town of Pincourt is considering opening an indoor recreational facility for children at Le Faubourg de L’Île as a way to draw more people into the mall and to attract business owners to consider opening new outlets.
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The Town of Pincourt is looking into the possibility of opening an indoor recreational facility for youngsters aged between two and 12 years old at Le Faubourg de L’Île shopping plaza on Cardinal Léger Boulevard during the upcoming winter months. Mayor Yvan Cardinal announced the proposal during the Tuesday evening council meeting July 14, saying the project would serve a dual purpose by giving area children an indoor venue to participate in activities and as a way to draw more people to the centre which in turn would hopefully attract more prospective businesses to consider setting up shop in the mall. “Our residents use our parks in the summer and we want a place where people can also go in the winter,” Cardinal told Your Local Journal. “It could also be used as a place where kids and parents can go to cool off next summer if we decide to extend the project.” The indoor recreational facility is similar in concept to the privately owned and operated family recreational centres in some malls that feature playgrounds and other childrenoriented activities, said Town Manager Michel Perrier, who added the proposal is also intended to try to attract more tenants to the mall. “Council has been looking at different strategies to try to revitalize Le Faubourg,” said Perrier. “When you look at the demographics of our municipality, it’s comprised mostly of families with young children. Some schools are being closed in other areas because of low enrollment, but in Pincourt we’re either renovating or expanding our schools so an indoor playground is a good idea.” If the project gets the go ahead, Perrier said the anticipated steady stream of residents who would use the new recreational facility should help to en-
tice business owners to consider opening up new retail outlets at the mall. “Many retailers are having difficulties these days,” said Perrier. “Everywhere you go, you’ll see spaces up for rent. Shopping malls like Le Faubourg are having a bit more difficulty because they don’t have the variety of stores that you’ll find like in places like the power centre in Vaudreuil-Dorion. They have to renew their approach and type of stores they want to attract so they can cater more to what the clientele wants.” Perrier said because the town is currently in discussions with the owner and operator of the mall, he couldn’t reveal specific details except to say that the town would not be paying rent for the proposed children’s recreational centre. “At this point, the only thing I can say is that the centre has to provide the space to the town and we have no intention of paying for it,” Perrier told Your Local Journal. “We’ll provide the service and equipment for the population, maintain it and have the staff in place to make it secure, but we’re definitely not going to pay rent. There are other conditions attached but I can’t discuss them.” With about 20 vacant storefronts, the town would like to see a rejuvenation of Le Faubourg de L’Île which has been struggling in recent years. Perrier said the town has lost about $1 million in tax revenue in the past three years because of the lack of tenants and said it could lose another $1 million in potential revenue over the next three years if the store occupancy rate doesn’t increase. If the town’s project is accepted, the recreational facility should be open by the fall. It will feature specialized slides, climbing equipment, a racing circuit for tricycles and other activities. “It’ll be a place where kids will be able to spend their energy,” said Perrier.
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Sauvons L’Anse-à-l’Orme asks Ste. Anne council to leave woods intact John Jantak Your Local Journal
Two members of the Green Coalition made a plea to Ste. Anne de Bellevue Mayor Paola Hawa during the Monday evening council meeting July 13, asking the city to reconsider its plans for possible development of portions of the L’Anse-à-l’Orme woods within its territory. Green Coalition members Donald Hobus and Patrick Barnard, who are also part of a recently created group called Sauvons L’Anse-à-l’Orme which is dedicated to preserving the entire wooded area, said any kind of development will destroy the last remaining natural woodlands on the Island of Montreal. “What we’re basically saying that 100 per cent of that land has to be protected,” Hobus told Your Local Journal. “We don’t want any development whatsoever.” Hobus is especially concerned about plans recently announced by the neighbouring Montreal borough of Pierrefonds-Roxboro to build up to 6000 homes which he claims will have devastating environmental consequences on the entire region if the development is allowed to proceed. “L’Anse-à-l’Orme is a very important bird conservation area,” said Hobus. “We know there’s 160 different species of birds. There are deer and coyotes in the woods and we’ve seen a beaver lodge in the past. “There’s a lot of natural wildlife in the woods and they deserve to be left alone,” Hobus added. “If we allow development, we don’t know what the impact would be on all these animals. It’s impossible to say whether they’ll survive and more than likely they won’t. There’s a good chance the deer herd will go into the residential areas.” Hobus said Sauvons L’Anse-à-
l’Orme has received a lot of support from Pierrefonds-Roxboro residents who want the woodlands to be kept intact. “People have been telling us they don’t want this development. They enjoy walking in the woods and want it left alone.” Concerns have also been raised about whether it’s wise to develop the last remaining natural green area on the Island of Montreal. “If you look at a map of Montreal, there is no more green space left on the island,” said Hobus. “The city can say there are parks like Mount Royal and Lafontaine which are wonderful, but L’Anse-àl’Orme is the last and only true natural area that’s left. “If it’s developed, there will be more problems with pollution and increased traffic and the new houses will create a heat island because they will absorb the heat, whereas the natural forest will act as a natural air conditioner and keep the area cooler,” Hobus added. Hawa said the city is committed to preserving the section of L’Anse-àl’Orme on its territory. “We need all the municipalities that still have green space to consider preserving it” said Hawa. “We’ve more than demonstrated our commitment to preserving our quality of life, air and surroundings. We definitely walk the talk when it comes to preserving green space. “Pierrefonds is a distinct borough as part of the City of Montreal,” Hawa added. “They have the tools and the legal authority to do with their territory as they wish, but it would have been nice if they could consider their neighbours in the development of their urban plan because it will have an effect on the entire region.”
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Sauvons L’Anse-à-l’Orme members Donald Hobus and Patrick Barnard asked the Sainte Anne de Bellevue Mayor Paola Hawa to reconsider the city’s plans for possible development of portions of the L’Anse-à-l’Orme woods within its territory.
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Building bridges Both recent and ancient history is rife with unresolved conflicts, each side carrying too many memories over societal injustices and spilt blood to be making peace. We live in a province in which we are reminded – on a daily basis – of our language differences and rather than recognize the benefits of linguistic inclusion, both sides seem hell-bent on narrow-minded unilingual preservation. So how encouraging it was the weekend of July 11 and 12 to see a group of people that inarguably has been rendered one of the greatest injustices in Canadian history – those of the First Nations – invite their neighbours into their community to take steps to heal wounds they, the Mohawks, did not inflict. The two-day event commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Oka Crisis was not a celebration. Rather it was an open examination of the history of Canada’s treatment of First Nations people, an honesty we hope will be a catalyst for change. There were no magic solutions, no neat and tidy resolutions, and no happy ending. Not yet. But there were definitely positive steps, taken with the best of intentions, and in the right direction. There was the grace of Francine Lemay, sister of slain SQ Cpl. Marcel Lemay, who has become an unlikely advocate for the Mohawks through her translation of At the Woods’ Edge into French, thereby bridging two divides. There were the words of Oka Mayor Pascal Quevillon who vowed the over centuryold Pines gracing the area will be preserved. And, most importantly, there were the Kanesatake residents, who warmly welcomed us all into their community to acknowledge the past, observe the present, and plan for the future. Niawen’kó:wa.
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Dear Editor: editor@yourlocaljournal.ca An open letter to the Montreal police Dear Editor, Last Saturday, July 11, a group of us off-island residents brought some money to Montreal’s economy. Maybe not a substantial amount by but enough from our pockets to leave a lasting impression. After spending $350 to see the scheduled fireworks display at La Ronde, the five of us decided to make an entire evening in the city, heading in early to have dinner at one of your many restaurants. Our waiter was a pleasant young man who had just returned to Montreal from Ontario, hoping to attend law school. We were more than happy to order food to our heart’s content and handsomely tip this young man in support of his goals. With a good meal under our belts and 90 minutes to spare, we headed off to Pont de la Concorde to access La Ronde to see the show. As former Montrealers, we know construction is an ongoing reality and factor this into our visits. But no amount of planning could’ve prepared us for the lack of signage, accompanied by the uncooperative SPVM officers that together resulted in our profound disappointment and frustration of last Saturday evening. Repeated attempts to access La Ronde were met by SPVM officers re-routing traffic back onto the bridge without any reason or communication other than to keep traffic fluidly moving. When we finally stopped next to a parked police car, implored the driver to roll down the window, and explained to the three officers sitting in the vehicle that we were trying to access La Ronde for
the fireworks, we were directed to make a U-turn back onto the bridge. It took a quick consultation with an iPhone’s Siri app to tell us we’d been right and the police directions were wrong. By the time we’d battled traffic to make it back to where we were poised to previously enter the grounds, the officers had blocked off all points of access, saying the fireworks had already started and, for security reasons, would not allow us onto the site. Any argument using logic with the officers was pointless. They knew how to carry out traffic instructions but not how to interact with actual human beings. As off-island dwelling former Montrealers, we were confused with the turn of events. We can only imagine how tourists would have reacted in the same situation. Dear SPVM – you’ve taught us a work to rule attitude trumps any desperately needed additional revenue brought to your city and we’ve heard you loud and clear. We have excellent off-island restaurants. We can look forward to a number of upcoming events and celebrations in our region without being caught in a maze of poorly planned construction sites manned by apathetic police officers in clown pants. Dear SPVM; we – and our disposable income – won’t be back until you get your act together. Greg Mitchell St. Lazare Continued on page 9
Hudson community helps commemorate 25-year anniversary of Oka Crisis Carmen Marie Fabio editor@yourlocaljournal.ca
Under a sunny blue sky, a light breeze, and the grace of centuriesold pines, a procession of Kanesatake residents set off on a commemorative march at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 11, 25 years to the day of the Oka Crisis that saw a simmering land dispute result in a standoff that would grip the community, placing it on the world stage for the next 78 days. “The Town of Hudson played a significant role during the summer of 1990,” said Chief Lourena Montour to the assembled dignitaries, guests, and media who gathered in Kanesatake for Remembrance Events that spanned the entire weekend. “Kanesatake has had strong economic ties with Hudson. This deep-rooted relationship and history motivated the townspeople of Hudson to take action to support Kanesatake at a time when we needed support.” Those in attendance stopped short of calling the event a ceremony saying the pain the community endured a quarter century ago when the neighbouring Town of Oka sought to expand
a golf course by encroaching onto a native burial ground, and the ensuing standoff, was not something to be celebrated. “All our residents were profoundly affected at that time,” read Hudson Mayor Ed Prévost from a framed letter presented to Kanesatake Chief Serge Simon, “and many risked arrest by transporting food and other necessities as best they could across the pond. We stood by you through those difficult times and we stand with you today.” Both Mayor Prévost and Chief Simon said they look forward to building on the foundation of their existing good relationship and, as expressed in Simon’s letter to the Town of Hudson, “We thank the Mayor and the Hudson Town Council for their ongoing commitment to maintaining this warm and cordial friendship, separated by history but united by our love of peace and understanding.” Among the attendees were Hudson residents Michael Legg, John Angus, and John Sauter, all who retained memories of being under siege by police and military presence, on land, water, and in the air. “We were all nervous with the mili-
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About two dozen Kanesatake resident make a symbolic march through the Pines and around the Oka Golf Course last Saturday, July 11, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Oka Crisis, part of a weekend of Remembrance Events.
tary presence and realize it could’ve gone in a completely different direction,” said Sauter. “By now, some people seem to have learned from (the experience). Maybe not enough but I
think it’s a huge step forward. We owe a great deal to the Natives. We, the Europeans, invaded this land and what was done to them was entirely unfair.” Continued on page 12
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Dog days of summer I knew something was wrong when our general manager returned from lunch last week on a bright sunny 24°C day with a face clouded in anger as she stormed into my office. “There are two dogs sitting in a black car in the parking lot,” she fumed as we all headed over to the window to see what was happening. We hovered, in a holding pattern, debating whether to call the police, speculating that by the time they arrived, the driver would likely be back. Wouldn’t he? Our office manager broke the spell by heading down himself to check on the dogs through the partially open window before going into neighbouring businesses to try and track down the owner. It didn’t take long – she was quickly located having stepped into a spa to have her eyebrows “done” saying it had only been a 10-minute stop and that the dogs loved to accompany her. “Hey Sparky, human is having her eyebrows done today! We get to wait for her in the hot car! Isn’t that awesome?” “Shotgun!!” I’m not buying it and neither should you. In an excellent article by National Post’s Lorraine Sommerfeld last week, the author documented a one-hour experiment sitting in a car in an asphalt parking lot on a 26°C breezy day. She writes that, within 10 minutes, the internal temperature of the car climbed to 37°C. By coincidence, our publisher, who has a self-professed love for any gadget, tested his own interior car temperature with a newly acquired electronic gauge days before on one of our signature, disgustingly humid July afternoons and found it to be 55°C and if I was skeptical of this claim, I wasn’t by the time I’d reached the end of Sommerfeld’s article. She documents how, blessed with a larger cerebral cortex, adult humans intuitively grasp that intense heat dictates movement should be minimized for self-preservation. By contrast, animals and toddlers are more likely to panic and struggle while frantically trying to find a way out. Think that window you left partially cracked is enough to negate the heat build-up? Think again. Sommerfeld describes the parked car as a very efficient oven with all that glass, mirror, and chrome reflecting heat into the interior and the few inches of open window is, “about as effective as cooling (the car) as opening your oven door an inch.” By the 20-minute, 45°C mark, the author had ceased all movement (your dog or your sobbing child won’t do that) and by 40 minutes and 48°C, she could no longer hold a pen. Every parent likes to think this couldn’t possibly happen to them. So did I. By the grace of God and a little diaper-clad toddler bum that came into contact with my car horn, I was reminded how quickly the temperature can rise when I once allowed my youngest to play in the car as I unloaded groceries from the trunk then took an unexpected phone call. The abnormal shade of red on his face within a frighteningly short time period is a lesson forever singed on my brain and maternal conscience. He was fine. I was humbled. At the office, we proudly thought we had gotten through to that dog-owner until we saw her drive away, park in another nearby spot in the sun for an additional 12 minutes – yes I timed her – before finally driving away, hopefully to a shady place with cool water and common sense. Anyone breaking a window to help a child or pet left in a hot car can be criminally charged. Some actions very well justify the consequences.
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Autistic woman’s life juggled by the organization in charge of her care Mel Lefebvre
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Joanne Lefebvre wasn’t expecting to have her family torn apart during a routine meeting last week with the staff members who care for her autistic daughter. So when she was told her daughter, Annie, would no longer be allowed to attend the Cartier Day Program 1 where she has been going for 12 years, Lefebvre was outraged and scared. At the Day Program, Annie, 37, learns practical and social skills, like caring for plants in a greenhouse, using power tools, and making crafts that are sold at an annual Christmas sale. She is surrounded by staff who anticipate her needs, and get her severe anxiety under control to prevent her from self-injurious behaviour. “It has been the only intervention plan that has worked for her. It’s been the only stable thing in her life,” said Lefebvre. Annie is also scheduled to move at the beginning of August, from Beaconsfield to a larger home Île Perrot, where she will live with two other Day Program participants. Lefebvre was told on Friday June 10 that the upper level managers at Annie’s care organization, The Centre de Réadaptation de Ouest Montreal (CROM), that it is too expensive to drive Annie from Île Perrot to the Day Program in Pointe Claire, and that she will no longer participate in the program after the move. “This was decided without respecting the intervention plan established by her caregivers, which consists of her ongoing attendance at Cartier Day Program, and with total lack of acknowledgement of the vital role the Day Program plays in her ongoing stability,” said Lefebvre. “All because CROM didn’t want to pay for gas. They did not even consult me, and that is illegal.” Lefebvre and her family launched a social media campaign over the weekend to pressure CROM to keep Annie in her Day Program. They posted regular updates on Facebook and Twitter and launched a petition that gathered instant support and had over 200 signatures within 24 hours. They also left phone messages for CROM’s managers Friday night, expressing their outrage. By Monday morning, CROM’s director, Brigitte Auger, discounted what had been decided Friday prior. “I was told Monday morning that this has been a terrible misunderstanding, and CROM’s director was trying to place the blame on the Day Program team. I reminded her (Auger) that Annie’s ‘attendance while transitioning to new home’ (CROM’s initial plan was to allow Annie to remain at the Day Program during the move but to gradually stop going) was only achieved through the strong advocacy
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What does Justin Trudeau plan to do to get us off this destructive path we are on? Stephen Harper’s subsidizing of the oil industry, his muzzling of scientists, and a refusal to invest in green tech is simply suicidal. I’m looking for real sustainable model here in Canada. Concrete solutions please. Thank you. Etienne Pincourt, Qc. Unfortunately, under Stephen Harper, we as Canadians have been lead backwards rather than forward. For over a decade, people like you and I have called for greater diversification of our economy and a reduction of our dependence on fossil fuels. Our calls have gone unanswered. Instead, as you stated, Mr. Harper has provided billions of dollars in subsidies to the largest oil companies operating in the oil sands, with 1.4 billion counted in last year’s budget alone. It has proven to be a losing economic model based on unrealistic expectations and unsustainable growth scenarios. PHOTO COURTESY MEL LEFEBVRE
Following an outcry after the discovery that the stable routine of Anne-Marie Lefebvre’s therapeutic interventions would be disrupted as a cost-saving measure, the Centre de Réadaptation de Ouest Montreal (CROM) has assured the Lefebvre family status quo will be maintained.
of Annie’s team, and was in no way assurance of longer term attendance, as per the info I was given by the team on Friday,” said Lefebvre. Lefebvre received multiple updates from CROM Monday on the meetings called to clarify Annie’s situation. “I was told that I can be reassured there is a new orientation now, and plans will be corrected, inferring that there was something that needed to be corrected. I asked for it in writing. And I was thanked for advocating as it will also change things for the other people who live in that home and go to the Day Program,” said Lefebvre. When reached by Your Local Journal, Auger said, “I’m very aware of this dossier and I can assure you there will be no loss whatsoever to this client’s services,” before deferring further questions to the official communications department of the CSSS de l’Ouest de l’Île. Media relations officer Florence Meney issued a statement via email stating, “Even though we are not at liberty to discuss details around a specific case and patient (this is confidential), we can point out that the situation which could potentially be problematic has been resolved. As always, we base our decisions regarding services given to our clients on their need, with the best guidelines.” “I have never been so afraid for my kid as I have been after that meeting on Friday, that bureaucrats can wreck my daughter’s life so carelessly for a buck, and without talking to me,” said Lefebvre, who is waiting for an official document stating Annie will remain in the Day Program indefinitely. “As they say, it’s not over until the fat lady sings.”
Study after study have shown that for every dollar invested in renewable energy, four to seven times more jobs are created than the same dollar invested in energy derived from fossil fuels. For Quebec, this is especially noteworthy. As we continue to lose much valued manufacturing jobs, investments in renewable energy can lay the foundation for long-term development of solar, wind, and biomass energy, right here in our home province. Last week I was asked to take part in a press conference alongside former Minister of the Environment, Stephane Dion, during which we detailed the Liberal Party’s plan to protect our environment and rebuild the new Canadian economy. The plan contains six key points including making our majestic national parks more accessible to Canadians, significantly increasing the size of our protected coastline, and a strong plan to fight climate change. To answer your question, the most pertinent of these is our plan to halt subsidies to the oil industry. In their place, we announced our plan to invest an additional two hundred million dollars per year to support sectoral specific strategies favouring innovation and clean technologies. These sectors include Energy Development, Mining, Forestry, and Agriculture, the latter of which is a key industry in Vaudreuil-Soulanges. Given the strategic importance of natural resources for the health of our economy and their significant impact on our environment, it is not only important, but imperative, that we work with these sectors to ensure that resources are used sustainably and are available for future generations of Canadians. In addition to this, we are pledging one hundred million dollars to support the emergence of clean technology firms in Canada, and to ensuring the availability of the training necessary to embrace technologies of the future. Keeping with the collaborative approach, and to ensure efficiency and transparency, all of this will be done in consultation with stakeholders that include provinces, territories, universities, and research institutions. Finally, as someone who has been dismayed and outraged by the hostile approach the current government has taken with the scientific community, I am incredibly proud that the Liberal Party’s plan also includes the creation of Canadian Research Chairs in Sustainable Technology. Our plan will reverse the damage done by a decade of inaction and put our country back on track to, once again, being a leader in innovation and environmental stewardship. Canadians are counting on us to get this right. The Liberal Party’s plan not only points us in the right direction, but gives us the fuel to get there. To read the Liberal party’s full plan for Canada’s Environment and Economy, please visit: http:// www.liberal.ca/real-change-a-new-plan-for-canadas-environment-and-economy/
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Vaudreuil-Soulanges at the Toronto’s Climate Summit of the Americas Jules-Pierre Malartre Special contributor
A delegation of local elected officials, entrepreneurs and residents headed to Toronto last week to attend a three-day climate reality conference and workshop organized by The Climate Reality Project, the environmental advocacy group founded by former U.S. Vice President and Nobel Laureate Al Gore. In 2006, Al Gore took the environmental sector by storm with the release of An Inconvenient Truth, the climate reality documentary that went on to win an Academy Award. Later that year, Gore founded The Climate Reality Project, an advocacy group that aims to raise environmental awareness and to bring together and train environmentally conscious individuals to solve the environmental concerns of our times. The Climate Reality Project offers climate reality training conferences around the world. People who attend the conference join a committed network of environmental spokespersons and leaders from over 125 countries. The training uses a peer-to-peer approach. “It empowers attendees to share the science and solutions of climate change with their family members, friends, neighbours, community groups, colleagues, and schools in the hopes of sparking action,” says Peter Schiefke, former Manager and Director of Climate Reality Canada, and the organiser of the regional delegation to this year’s conference in Toronto. “So far it has been an incredibly successful model, with over 7,800 people trained worldwide who have given presentations to over 7 million people. In Canada alone, over 400 Canadians have been trained since 2008 that have delivered presentations to over 500,000 Canadians.” Schiefke added, “(The Climate Reality Project) is grounded on the principle that a peer to peer approach to sharing information can be quite powerful in meeting the challenges posed by climate change. In essence, Mr. Gore created the organization to share the information he and scientists
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Former American Vice-President Al Gore hosted the Climate Summit of the Americas in Toronto last week, one attended by a number of Vaudreuil-Soulanges delegates.
from around the world had researched on the subject of climate change by essentially creating presentations and giving them out, for free, to thousands of people he personally trains on an annual basis.” The first Canadian training conference took place in Montreal in April 2008, which resulted in 250 Canadians joining the ranks of the Climate Reality Leadership Corps. By the end of this week’s Toronto conference, 12 new Canadians from our region will have completed this training and will be able to apply and pass on what they have learned. This week’s conference in Toronto will gather nearly 700 people. Attendees will participate in a number of discussions and workshops given by recognized environmental leaders, including Norman Mousseau, research chair in complex materials, energy and natural resources at Université de Montréal, and Merran Smith, execu-
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tive director of Clean Energy Canada. Our Vaudreuil-Soulanges delegation includes Rigaud Mayor Hans Gruenwald, Hudson Councillors Natalie Best and Nicole Durand, and Pincourt Councillor Alexandre Wolford, and a number of area residents. Twelve trainees were selected out of the 40 individuals from our region who applied. “Aside from the number of people that have been accepted, the quality and diversity is simply incredible,” said Schiefke. The trainees from Vaudreuil-Soulanges range from high school students to entrepreneurs and municipal representatives. “What is great about the diversity of age, field of work, and expertise, is that this is exactly how the challenge of climate change will be met. It is going to require all of us to come together to find and implement solutions. The first step in doing so is education, and that is what this conference provides.” How conference graduates use their training will vary, depending on the person, according to Schiefke. “Every trainee who was selected to be trained by Mr. Gore is asked to commit to ten actions in the subsequent year. These actions can range from delivering presentations, to writing government officials demanding action, to attending community gatherings and making climate change part of the discussion. Each trainee will do what works best for them in their community and in their field of work. For example, we have some municipal councillors from Pincourt and Hudson, as well as the mayor of Rigaud, who are attending, so that they can share the information they receive with their constituents and perhaps even incor-
porate it into their respective municipal plans for the future.” Mayor Gruenwald’s objective regarding the conference echoes Schiefke’s hopes. “I want to bring back what we’ll learn to our people and to the MRC,” he said. “In Rigaud, we have (an environmental resource) that few other municipalities have access to, and that is our mountain. I want to have all the tools possible to help preserve that mountain, and know how to use it because today, with the public use of the mountain for hiking, horseback riding, cycling and other activities, we need to be properly equipped.” Gruenwald also looks forward to applying knowledge learned to the industrial sector. “The fundamental principles of sustainable development are starting to come out, and people are more and more aware. We realized that what was done over the past 25 years was not exactly (sustainable). We are presently adjusting how we do things, in line with sustainable development. That’s why I will be present.” Schiefke feels that the challenge we face in reducing our greenhouse gas emissions won’t be easy, and it won’t be met simply by reducing emissions in one sector of our economy. “It will require significant effort on multiple fronts. It’s going to require reductions in emissions related to transportation, emissions related to agriculture and mining, and emissions resulting from personal and corporate energy consumption. It will be through collective reductions in all these areas that we are going to achieve emission reduction goals in Canada.”
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West Island police files Station 3 covering Île Bizard, Pierrefonds-Roxboro and Ste. Geneviève A suspect armed with a baseball bat robbed a business on St. Charles Boulevard near Duval Street in Pierrefonds of the contents of the cash register. Const. Dan Maheu reports the English-speaking man entered the store July 8 at 5:34 p.m. and bashed the counter with the bat before demanding the money. The clerk handed him some bills and the victim said the suspect fled the scene in the southbound direction of St. Charles onboard a light-
Letters Continued from page 4 Dear Editor, Elections, that’s a good thing, a democratic necessity. Electioneering, it’s politicking under scheduled pressure; it’s politicians brown-nosing target populations. The adjective ‘political’ (as in ‘political issues’) passes muster, while politics is best left down to a special breed called politicians. We enjoy our democracy and scorn all things governmental. That said... Take Peter Schiefke’s #askpeter response (Your Local Journal, July 9) to Dianne’s question having heard that the Liberal Party does not support income splitting for seniors. Justin Trudeau’s Party plans to “safeguard” the existing provisions and (repeat) “our plan still guarantees income splitting for seniors.” It’s the rest of the two columns wide, half page long response that’s off Dianne’s question.
grey Mazda Protégé. He was wearing a grey and black cap with a Volcom clothing brand logo in red, black longsleeved sweater with a grey logo on the front and grey and white cargo pants. Station 4 covering Dollard des Ormeaux A couple dining in a restaurant on Brunswick near Sources Boulevard July 9 found the rear window of their Ford Explorer smashed and their two laptops stolen. Const. Leslie Potts reports the incident happened at some point between 6 and 10 p.m. “Two briefcases with the laptops inside them were taken,” she said, reminding residents to exercise caution when placing valuables in the car. Anything of value stored in the trunk should be put there before you arrive
Canada has “those who are working hard to be part of it” and also “the middle class,” which is the “it” that the unnamable class works hard to join. Trudeau’s plan is to help both classes “in a progressive way,” specifically by reducing the tax rate for middle class families while keeping it still as a single rate on (taxable) incomes stretching from $45,000 to $90,000. There’s no tax progressivity within that heavily populated income spread. No mention of the unmentionable, nor of the hyperwealthy. Progressive?! Besides, tax splitting means two (senior) families with identical family incomes pay different tax amounts (effectively different rates) depending on the earning histories of the respective households. Fair?! Richard Rothschild Hudson
at your destination, rather than after you’ve parked, in full view of potential suspects.
grave your bike, contact liliana.bellucci@spvm.qc.ca or helene.jubinville@ spvm.qc.ca.
Station 5 covering Dorval and Pointe Claire
Off Island police files
Three bicycle thefts were reported in Pointe Claire during the past week. Const. Hélène Jubinville reports the first had its padlock cut and was taken from a shed July 5 between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. In the second and third cases between July 5 and 7, the stolen bikes were accessible on the grounds of the respective homes and in each case, another bicycle was left in its place. Station 5 is offering a bicycle engraving service to residents in its region that helps track bikes found by police and public security back to their owners. To make an appointment to en-
the modern elected school board has gone astray in its mission, which is to gear everything toward student success. While the EMSB may have problems concerning the return of reported cronyism of the past ; the Lester B. Pearson School Board generally works in a cloud where true openness is hindered by a culture of school board secrecy. Communication is controlled, and, in essence, the board has become a menace to democracy. Today school boards have become way too political, and think more of
Sûreté du Québec covering the Vaudreuil-Soulanges area Sûreté du Québec (SQ) officers made nine arrests in the VaudreuilSoulanges region for driving while intoxicated in a six-day period between July 9 and 14. Sgt. Bruno Beaulieu reports two of those arrests were carried out following accidents in VaudreuilDorion. No serious injuries were reported. With the construction holiday period set to begin July 20, police will be ramping up operations to detect speeding, driving under the influence, and distracted driving.
their self-preservation, and the adults, rather than the students they claim to serve so well. That’s why it is imperative that the community supports the initiatives of Education Minister François Blais to clean up the school system by ditching school boards elections, thus transforming them into service centres, of sorts, to serve the Governing Boards of schools, which are manned by the people who have a direct interest in student success. Chris Eustace Pierrefonds
Dear Editor, The latest controversy regarding the English Montreal School Board (EMSB) is yet another example of how
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given by the undersigned to all citizens of the municipalities of the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges, that Regulation Number 188-4 entitled “Règlement numéro 188-4 modifiant les règlements de déclaration de compétence numéros 188, 188-1, 188-2 et 188-3” came into effect on June 18th, 2015. 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 14th day of July in the year two-thousand and fifteen (2015). MYLÈNE BLAIS Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Thursday, July 16, 2015
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irst the bad news. Then the good. Depending on which way you look at it, I guess. But sorry to report dear readers that this is my last column. But only for three weeks as everyone here at Your Local Journal is taking a well-deserved summer break to enjoy some quality time with family and loved ones far removed from the daily pressure inherent in publishing an award-winning community newspaper. So, with the clock ticking down, let’s cut to the chase! ---------------------MIGHTY MUSKIE - Or, in the case of 85-year-old, John Senecal - visiting Hudson from Tennessee with his wife, Maggie – fishing. They were here to celebrate the wedding of their granddaughter, Jennifer Senecal and Daisy Le Corre. And just two days before the ceremony at the home of Ozzie and Linda Voortman overlooking the beautiful Lake of Two Mountains, John was out on the water with my fishing buddie Ozzie at the wheel when he hooked on to a monster 51inch, 40-lb. Muskie. Says Linda, “I’ve tried over the last few years to have Dad catch a Muskie whenever they came to visit. I would have been happy with any size as long as we could say he caught one. It never happened. But all that changed just before the wedding when we were out trolling, just in case. Suddenly, the rod zinged and we knew right away it was a big one.” Adds Ozzie, “It stayed down and was not going to come up anytime soon. It lunged several times to the bottom of the lake, but to no avail. Finally, we got it to the surface, only to get the line
tangled up in the motor and so we had to pass the rod under the motor to free it. But we did manage to get her in although it was just too heavy for him to lift up completely.” Wow, way to go guys. My personal record is a 50-incher caught in the fall about five years ago near the Île aux Tourtes Bridge. I swear it was 50 inches, has not grown since, and I’m still bragging about it! As for John, I can only say that he is a little more modest. “For sure, I’ve caught perch, trout and bass in the past, but a Muskie! Never thought it would happen but now I have the photo to prove it.” And as of now John, a newspaper clipping for posterity. By the way, the Muskie was released to fight another day. Which is why I plan to be out on the lake the first chance I get during our summer vacation! ---------------------CONGRATULATIONS - In other happy news, congratulations to Terry Browitt and his wife, Louise, who are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this week on July 17. And also to Emily Brooks - former office manager here at YLJ - and her hubby JeanFrancois Dussault, proud parents of baby Sarah Dussault-Brooks who was born July 8 at Lakeshore General Hospital. Proud grandparents are Priscilla and Harry Brooks, Real Dussault, Suzanne Lecompte, Danielle Robert, and Danielle Laflamme. ---------------------ACTING ON IMPULSE - Speaking of proud parents, learned from Janice and Bill McGrath that their son, Michael - who attended Hudson High School and the last graduating class of
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The cast of A Midsummer Night’s Dream in a production that will be staged in Jack Layton Park from July 16 to 26.
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2000 and who studied mechanical engineering at McGill University 20002004 - is playing a major role in that giant Solar Impulse aircraft currently flying around the world solely on solar power. As is his wife, Amira Kassis, who is also a McGill graduate. Fascinated to learn from Janice that they actually only met while working in Switzerland. Also that Michael and Amira would like people to be aware of the project by exploring the web site and to inform themselves of how we can better live in a cleaner environment. On the site http://www.solarimpulse.com/ click on The Future is Clean for more info. ---------------------A DREAM COME TRUE - And now from the sky to terra firma. What could be more beautiful than a play set outside? And what could be more special than Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream by the lake in Hudson? This year’s Shakespeare by the Lake production, directed by multitalented Mary Vuorela, is going to be one of the highlights of Hudson’s 150th Anniversary celebration activities showcasing costumes specially designed by Tina Marais Struthers, as well as an original score written by Roy Vuorela, and performed by him with a group of gifted local musicians. It’s all happening from July 16 to 26 when the Hudson Players Club will be performing this Shakespeare classic eight times in the beautiful amphitheatre setting at Jack Layton Park at 392 Halcro. This vibrant English community arts theatre group is continuing on from the success of their recent hit show No Sex Please, We’re British, by bringing to life a stunning visual show that is sure to leave audiences enchanted. Says producer Diana Gausden, who is also playing the part of Titania, “This production has seen the coming together of a diversely talented community more than ever before. As well as the two dozen actors, there has been just as many helping out to make this show a success. The amount of time and energy it takes to stage a production of this quality is enormous and the Hudson Players Club is very lucky to have such a dedicated and enthusiastic membership.” Couldn’t agree more Diana and for more information go to www.hudsonplayersclub.com. Admission is by suggested donation of $10 per person, $20 per family of four (two adults, two children). Oh yes, you might want to take your own chair! ---------------------NOSEY NAMELESS NEIGHBOURS – On a less positive note I’m afraid, and certainly not in the true spirit of Hudson - at least I hope not - are the anonymous and reportedly poorly-written letters placed through the front doors of two different homes in the heart of the village recently. Both complaining about their pets. Learned this over the weekend from a most reliable source. And as one recipient told me, “Why not have the guts to knock on our door and voice their concerns in person, then
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Congrats to Terry and Louise Browitt who are celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary July 17.
we could respond and attempt to address the problem if, in fact, there is one. To hide behind an anonymous letter is the height of cowardice and something I never thought to see in the town of Hudson.” Both families are at a loss as to who the writer of these letters is, as they tell me that almost all their immediate neighbours have been there for many years and they all get on well. Go figure folks. But a shame, eh? ---------------------IMPALA IN HUDSON – Meanwhile, always good to hear from Parrywinkle readers providing they clearly identify themselves. As was the case earlier this week when I received an email from Norbert Wagner regarding my lamentation that I had not seen a classic Impala at the recent Hudson Car Show. Wrote Norbert, obviously getting a chuckle out of it, “I just read your article and I agree with all you have written except for one thing. You say you could not find an Impala amongst all the classic cars. But there was one, parked right in front of Mikko Cafe on Main Street.” Added Norbert, “It was a bit younger than the one you describe in your article, built in 1971 and, instead of being a white convertible, it was a jade green two–door coupe, and it will be back there again for next year´s car show in Hudson.” Great news Norbert and look forward to seeing you there. Sheesh, how could I have missed it? Perhaps we can go for a spin! Until our next issue out on August 13, have a great summer folks. Whatever you are driving! And that’s a wrap! E–mail: creation@videotron.ca
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The magnificent Muskie in the Lake of Two Mountains grow to epic proportions – as visiting Tennessee resident John Senecal discovered.
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Southern belle matriarch Amanda Wingfield portrayed by Martha Burns listens as her daughter Laura, Shayna Virginillo, explores her Glass Menagerie in the current production at the Hudson Village Theater that runs until July 26.
The Glass Menagerie shatters traditional summer theatre in most impressive style Matthew Tiffin makes directorial debut at Hudson Village Theatre James Parry Your Local Journal
When Matthew Tiffin was appointed artistic director at Hudson Village Theatre last fall, he promised to deliver a summer season that would be a unique and powerful theatrical experience. As he said at the time, “I’ve always enjoyed coming to Hudson as a visitor and audience member. The people are amazing and the community is vibrant, warm and welcoming. I’ve seen a lot of theatres throughout Canada and this one - an old train station converted with such care into this charming little theatre - is very special and something to be cherished.” Added Tiffin, “I see tremendous possibility here to create unique, artistically vibrant and colourful seasons. I want nothing less than to blow the roof off the place night after night and have people look to our region and say,
‘That’s where the greatest work is being done.’” From brilliant, edge-of-your-seat spontaneity and stellar acting in a beloved classic to hilarious toe-tapping craziness and a heartwarming Canadian masterpiece, Tiffin - daring to be different - promised to stage something for absolutely everyone and cater to many different tastes. And now, just two shows in to the season, there is no question that he has delivered on that promise. In spades! The improv comedy, Blind Date, starring Christy Bruce and a different unsuspecting male lead plucked from the audience for every performance, was a runaway smash hit. With many local theatregoers telling me that, should it come again, they would be back in a flash. If not a flush. But what, one wondered, would they make of a classic seminal work by Tennessee Williams set during the Great Depression in St. Louis tell-
ing the tale of a family eking out an existence in a meagre apartment too cramped to house the larger-than-life dreams of its inhabitants? Namely, The Glass Menagerie, hardly the stock summer fare of theatre in the country. Suffice to say that Tiffin, in his directorial debut in Hudson, has made it his own. And in most impressive style. Seated in the audience at the official opening last Thursday at the little train station by the tracks, I couldn’t shake the notion that I was actually at the Stratford or Shaw Festival, such was the quality of the production. Due, in no small part, to the tour de force performance of Martha Burns in the role of Amanda Wingfield - who has won rave reviews at both. The set designed by Pater Vatsis, minimal but extremely effective complete with fire escape, was picture perfect. As for the illusionary magical effects, well they have to be seen to be believed. But don’t blink too long.
Tiffin is on record as saying that one of the threads running through the summer line-up is the different ways we connect with each other, and the complexities and life-affirming power of relationships. Also that it features the “genius, brilliance, and humour” of women. Which brings us HVT’s next production, the laugh riot Canadian muscial, Bingo Ladies, running August 12 through 30 which, given Tiffin’s track record to date, promises to be a winner. As for The Glass Menagerie, performances continue through July 26 and for reservations go to hvtbox@videotron.ca or call the Box Office at (450) 458- 5361. Watch out for that magic. And if you see a couple of actors smoking on stage, don’t worry. The cigarettes are only water vapour and are completely non-toxic and safe.
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Sonia Haberstitch creates the second Hudson land-art installation they’re trees and they have a personality. To me, they are spontaneous intuitive art.” She noted the installation also The breeze blowing across Jack Layechoes the masts of the boats moored ton Park in Hudson was filled with a at the Hudson Yacht Club further along cloud of wood chips and sawdust the the shoreline. “It’s a great space for morning of Friday, July 10, as artist and them, with the boats passing by,” she sculptor Sonia Haberstitch brought said, adding her choice of the area for her vision to life. With the aid of powthe installation on the shoreline of the er-tools, the sculptor transformed park was part of the creative process. pieces of birch and other trees from a “Wood carving is not normally my recent cleanup of fallen branches near thing,” said Haberstitch. However, she Le Nichoir, the Hudson bird rescue has some previous experience in the sanctuary. art form from creating a private instalBy Sunday afternoon, the pieces lation when she moved to Hudson. “I were firmly “planted” along the edge had just finished my Bachelor’s and of the point of land in the park by the this was an independent study,” she Lake of Two Mountains. “They are said with a smile. She explained that like a family,” said Haberstitch of the there was a lot of material in the yard grouping, calling them her poles. “One including branches so she proceedlong one broke into three pieces,” she ed to create an installation of poles. explained pointing out that there were “When I work, I really think about more poles than originally planned. where they are going to be and that “There’s a conversation that happens is really part of my process,” she said. amongst them,” she added. “It’s not a piece of art standing alone; In the tradition of the Land Art it’s connected to everything around it.” movement, each of the five installaA Hudson resident, Haberstitch tions by five artists through the month was born in Quebec. After obtaining of July must use natural materials such a Bachelor’s degree in plastic arts, she as rock, soil, and organic media inreceived a Master’s degree from Concluding logs, branches or leaves. “It’s cordia University in Fine Arts in 2008. not going to last for centuries,” said the The majority of her works are multiartist of her creation, “It’s going to remedia with a focus on colorful resin turn to the earth.” and epoxy on wood. Haberstitch is Although the installation does have known internationally and locally for similarities to the totem poles of Inher work. “My next show will be in digenous People of North America, Maison des Arts de Laval in SeptemHaberstitch was reluctant to use that ber,” said Haberstitch noting that she terminology. “That’s the first thing that has been working on that production comes to mind but I find that I can’t since January. call them totems because I’m not a NaThe land-art Hudson event contintive person,” she said. “They are posts, ues with Annick Gauvreau from July 15 to 19, Audrée Demers-Roberge from July 22 to 26 and local artTHERE’S STILL AN ist Daniel Gautier INVESTMENT FIRM WHERE will bring the seJames Armstrong
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Hudson artist, Sonia Haberstitch sculpts poles for the second land-art event in Jack Layton Park.
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Poles echo masts of boats moored at the Hudson Yacht Club in the installation created by artist Sonia Haberstich in Jack Layton Park.
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Among the speakers at the day’s events was Francine Lemay, the sister of Sûreté du Québec (SQ) Officer Marcel Lemay who was fatally shot on the first day of the standoff. Francine’s immersion into the Mohawk’s history with territorial disputes resulted in her being an instrumental force behind the translation of the book “At the Woods’ Edge” documenting the turmoil that led to the 1990 crisis. “In 2004, I learned for the first time the history of the Mohawks of Kanesatake,” she said. “The events related in this book shocked me profoundly. This book has led me into a journey I could not have imagined. Despite the resistance of some, many have shown interest in knowing more about First Nations, but much still needs to be done concerning recognition and reparation of wrongs.” At the July 11 event, Lemay described herself
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as an, “…artisan of peace, one who looks to build bridges,” and stressed bridges must always be built using the best materials, in this case including love, compassion, and integrity. “I feel privileged to have contributed in my own humble way to the healing process.” Oka Mayor Pascal Quevillon announced that, with a dialogue between himself, Chief Simon and the two communities’ respective councils, the Pines will be preserved. “We are creating conditions for our two communities to flourish.” Quebec Minister of Aboriginal Affairs Geoffrey Kelley acknowledged that while the day evoked painful memories, there was a feeling of reconciliation. “From a distance in Quebec City, I can talk about ‘bon voisinnage’ but it’s up to the locals to make it happen.” The second day of the two-day event paid tribute to the survivors of the Indian Residential Schools (IRS) with the unveiling of a monument honouring the living survivors. To see more photos of Saturday’s events, see our Facebook page.
Get your rocks off helping to create the Hudson Labyrinthe To be built in a field behind Le Nichoir by local volunteers and artists James Parry Your Local Journal
In collaboration with the Town of Hudson, to celebrate Hudson’s 150th anniversary, a small group of local volunteers is calling on the community to help build a peace labyrinth in a field behind the Le Nichoir Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre on Main Road, accessible from the Brisbane trailhead. To be known as the Hudson Labyrinthe, “It will offer the public a quiet space for reflection, and appreciation of the land and environment we are so lucky to belong to,” says team leader Esme Terry, who moved to Hudson two years ago and who participated last year in the construction of a similar labyrinth at a family camp in Vermont. Explains Terry, “A labyrinth is an ancient symbol that relates to wholeness. It combines the imagery of the circle and the spiral into a meandering but purposeful path. It represents a journey to our own center and back again out into the world and they have
long been used as meditation and prayer tools.” Adds Terry, “The 150th anniversary of Hudson is a fitting time at which to lay down a labyrinth here. It’s an ancient yet timeless tool which can be built by the current community, and enjoyed by those of the future.” To help make this a reality, the team has put out a call for donations of rocks which will form the pathways of the 28-ft. diameter circle. Local artist Romy Garrett is working on a mosaic that will go at the centre of the labyrinth. And for this too, the community will be invited to join in the assembly. Also being finalized is a commission, by a local artist, for a stone bench to go in the centre. A resting place, a thinking seat. Says Terry, “Once the construction is finalized, we hope local gardeners will donate aromatic plants to go around the circle such as thyme, sage, lemongrass, and mint. This will add immeasurably to the sensory experience of walking the labyrinth.” The project is due to be completed
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Residents are asked to bring their own contributions of rocks to the Hudson Labyrinthe project being constructed behind Le Nichoir Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre on Main Road.
sometime in August this year and anyone interested in helping to rake, mulch, or lay rocks can call (450) 202-
1233. Also check out the Facebook page: Hudson Labyrinthe.
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Plenty to see and do at the Glen House Resort in the heart of the 1000 Islands Stephanie O’Hanley Special Contributor
The Glen House Resort is located in the heart of the 1000 Islands, a special place. “It’s an undiscovered, secret location,” said Dave Seal, CEO of the Glen House Resort and owner of its Smuggler’s Glen golf course. “The 1000 Islands is world renown. We’re in a very environmentally protected habitat and rapid fast development just will just not happen here. The area is still pristine and beautiful. It was Canada’s first national park...and it’s a unique area, a UNESCO arch biosphere.” Some guests have stayed at the Glen House Resort in Gananoque, Ontario every year since it opened in 1962 and the resort attracts people from all walks of life and from all over, Seal said. People come from Canada and the United States, including Toronto, Ottawa, Syracuse, Buffalo and Montreal. “A lot people from Quebec come here, especially during the shutdown (Quebec’s construction holiday),” said
Larry McMillan of the resort’s marketing team. The resort’s 18-hole Smuggler’s Glen championship golf course, located across the road, has been repeatedly voted ‘Favourite Par 5 (public) golf course’ in Eastern Ontario by Flagstick Golf Magazine readers and the resort offers stay-and-play golf packages and hosts golf groups and tournaments, said McMillan. “You know it’s the next best thing to a private course.” You don’t have to golf to enjoy Glen House. The resort hosts conferences and weddings and offers romantic packages. “It’s very relaxing, low-key,” said Seal. “It’s a quiet resort and (guests are) on their own to design their own program or whatever their fun is.” The area’s many attractions include helicopter tours, area golfing, scuba diving, skydiving, paintball, Old Fort Henry, Upper Canada Village, the Kingston Trolley, the Steam Museum and live local theatre at the Thousand Islands Playhouse. Continued on page 15
Come celebrate our 150th anniversary with us! More than 50 vendors on site Join us in Hudson for a Weekend filled with activities
Saturday August 1st from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm and Sunday August 2nd from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
SATURDAY:
Bouncy castles at Benson Park.
Take a hot air balloon ride and Park, enjoy the view of Hudson. *St-Thomas from 5:30 to 8:00 pm
MONTREAL JUBILATION GOSPEL CHOIR Saturday 8:00 pm ST-THOMAS AQUINAS CHURCH $30
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Glen House Resort Continued from page 14 Boat tours of the 1000 Islands include private charter and large boat
excusions, McMillan said. “A lot of them stop at the Heart Island which is the home of Boldt Castle.” Onsite at Glen House, “the dining is unbelievable,” McMillan said. Facilities include an onsite spa, cardio and
weight rooms, whirlpool, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis court, beach and games room.. “We have all kinds of stuff for (guests) to do both on the property and off.” Visitors can tour the area with their
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The 9th edition of the annual Hudson Music Festival program unveiled Includes performance by world-renowned Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir Lauren Mitchell Special contributor
This year’s musical guests for the 9th annual Hudson Music Festival were announced July 10 at the Auberge Willow Inn and the festival running August 1 to 8 will include all types of music such as jazz, Celtic, rock, bluegrass, folk, gospel, Latin, and more. “The Hudson Music Festival is, of course, all about music,” said HMF Artistic Director Blair Mackay. “However, it is difficult to ignore the tremendous stress the town has been under over the past few years. With this in mind, HMF has programmed a week of music that looks toward a future of Hudson that embraces a culture and lifestyle that is the hope for the ultimate and intimate experience of this community, certainly of my community and our community.” A Street Fair beginning at 11:30 a.m. and finishing at 7:30 p.m. will coincide with the first opening day of the festival, where four bands will be performing free concerts at the Hudson Village Mews Stage. The bands include Con-
cession 23, Emerald Rae Trio, Bound & Tethered and Common Deer. There will also be a music competition from 11am-3pm where the winner will receive 8 hours of lesson and/or a recording demo from Rick Pleau Multimedia Studio, a gift certificate and lessons from Musiplexe, and a professional photo shoot from photographer Josiane Farand. Register as a duo, group, solo or band for any type of music genre. After the street fair starting at 8 p.m., the HMF will be officially opening with a Gala concert by the Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir under the direction of Trevor Payne. The venue is appropriately located at the St-Thomas Aquinas Church, and tickets are currently being sold for $30. Mackay explains the presence of well-known Gospel group as “a perfect way to celebrate the hope and inspiration that I think this town needs a good kick at. I’m not much of a religious person, but we need a good prayer.” Events of August 2 will begin at 1 p.m. with two different venues hosting the free HMF Electronic Music Party,
at Sandy Beach and Jack Layton Park. There will be an Italian night theme starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Hudson Mews Stage where the Sicilian Jazz project with special guest vocalist Pilar from Italy will perform a concert while the Main Kitchen Italian Cuisine will serve dinner to the guests. The dinner and concert will cost $50.The Hudson Yacht Club will be hosting a terrace BBQ August 5 from 5:30 to7:30pm, to later present The Lost Fingers band for a concert costing $30. The next day, August 6, the Willow Place Inn will be reintroducing the Ken Hodgson Stage where the bands Emerald Rae Trio and Jeff Smallwood & Friends will be playing live for the price of $10 per ticket at 6:30 p.m. There will be a Hawkesbury Ford Tent in Jack Layton Park at 6:30 p.m. to present the World Music Night, with Cuban artists including El Proyecto Colectivo and Yoel Diaz’s Proyecto IRÉ for a cost of $20. On the final day, August 8, a Pink Floyd tribute band named Floyd Factor will be performing at the same venue at 8 p.m.
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Scott Lawrence, Board Member and secretary treasurer of the Hudson Music Festival, was present at the press conference amongst the many other guest speakers to take a moment to thank the sponsors who made it possible to hold this year’s HMF events.
To learn more about the Hudson Music Festival, visit their online website at www.husonmusicfestival.ca. To purchase tickets, visit the box office in Hudson at Stephen F.Shaar Centre Communautaire, 394 Main Road, (450) 4586699 or the Auberge Willow by the lake, 208 Main Road, (450) 458-7006. Tickets will also be available at the door of each venue. For more ticket information, please contact Lynda Clouette-Mackay and Blair Mackay at (450)807-1179.
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MONTREAL JUBILATION GOSPEL CHOIR August 1 - Église St-Thomas 8:00pm / $30
THE SICILIAN JAZZ PROJECT August 2 - MEWS STAGE Dinner concert - Main Kitchen 6:30pm / $50
THE LOST FINGERS August 5 - HUDSON YACHT CLUB Terrasse BBQ available 8:00pm / $30
World Music YOEL DIAZ’S PROYECTO IRÉ (Opening act: El Proyecto) August 7 - CHAPITEAU HAWKSBURY FORD JACK LAYTON PARK 6:30pm / $20
FLOYD FACTOR (Tribute to PINK FLOYD) August 8 - CHAPITEAU HAWKSBURY FORD JACK LAYTON PARK 8:00pm / $20
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Vélo Duo shuttle service in Rigaud The Town of Rigaud is inaugurating its “Un vélo, une ville” program providing free tricycle transportation shuttle service for seniors and people with disabilities, part of a 17-city wide initiative across Quebec. “The purpose of the initiative is to fill three needs of the population,” said Denis Desjardins, President of Vélo Duo. “First, we want to break the isolation of seniors by offering them a free ride service in their city. Then we want to reduce the dropout of young people by providing a scholarship. Then, we’re offering the opportunity for companies to advertise through the display on scooters. This third aspect also has a social vision, as it’s not easy for philanthropic organizations to get publicity.” As 33.1 per cent of the population
of Rigaud is 45 to 64 years and 17.1 per cent over 65 years, this service is another initiative put forward by the municipality’s age-friendly policies and in direct link with certain actions put forward in the MADA Action Plan: Ensuring safe travel, assets, utilities and recreation; Ensuring the safety of seniors in their living environment; Break the isolation; Integrate seniors into municipal activities; Encourage intergenerational ties. The shuttle service is available from Wednesday to Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Citizens of Rigaud wishing to avail themselves of this service must book their time slot by calling 1-855-VELODUO. PHOTO COURTESY VILLE DE RIGAUD
A new tricycle shuttle service available for those with reduced mobility is available in Rigaud from Wednesdays to Sundays.
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Octave the puggle seeks a new alpha while waiting at the SPCA Octave is a 5-year-old male of a mix of a pug and beagle known as a Puggle. Therefore, he’s of medium build with smushed face of a pug and the soft ears of a beagle. He is in great health with the help of the SPCA, as his cherry eye was corrected as soon as he came into the shelter two months ago. He currently has a dominant mindset, which means an assertive and experienced owner would be best for Octave. Since he feels like the alpha, he does not get along with children or cats. He doesn’t mind a good pal however, as he can befriend other dogs. Octave would be happy in a house, where he can have the opportunity to run around and enjoy frequent exercise in a large backyard. If you think you can be an assertive and patient owner, Octave is hoping that he can be your beta as he waits at 3658 Cité-Des-Jeunes, Vaudreuil-Dorion. If
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you have any further questions, please call the SPCA at (514) 566-5678. Update on the latest SPCA Adoption opportunities: Milo and Zoro are located in the front store area of the SPCA, so go pay them a visit as they wait for their adoption papers to be signed by you!
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Hudson resident Christopher M. Buddle took a break from his recent trip to the Yukon Territory, where he studies insects and spiders in Northern Canada, to get caught up on the news back home in Your Local Journal. This photo was taken where the Dempster Highway crosses the Arctic Circle.
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From the horse’s mouth Karen Simmons Your Local Journal
“I had a horse of my own for 12 years.” These were the first words out of my mouth a couple of Sundays ago when I arrived at a barn where I planned to go on a quiet trail ride with my boyfriend. An online coupon had caught my attention and I purchased a 2-for1 deal for a trail ride. Although I am not normally an advocate of these types of places, I thought it would be a nice activity, especially since Daniel had never been on a horse. When we arrived I was a bit apprehensive about what I might find. What kind of shape would the horses be in? Having had a horse, I guess I am a bit of a “barn snob.” I am pleased to say that all of the horses, although a bit dirty from spending the majority of their time outdoors, appeared to be well fed, well cared for and relaxed. “Okay,” I told myself. “We can do this!” Though I had made a reservation, upon arrival we learned that they didn’t actually have horses for us. If you know me at all, you know that I was not really happy right then. The owner of the facility kindly offered to put us on a later ride, an hour and a half as opposed to the hour ride I had paid for. “Great deal, we’re in!” I said. “What’s her point?” you might be asking yourself. Well here it is - WEAR A HELMET! As we were getting ready to embark on our ride, we were all offered helmets to wear. All of the adults, including myself, declined. Helmets were obligatory for children under 18. Perfect.
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All was going well for about 45 minutes. We stopped in an open field for the horses to eat some grass. “Who wants to have a little gallop?” shouted one of the guides. All of the adults, including myself said “I do!” The children were to stay back with another guide. Sounded like a perfect plan to me, so off the adults went to a spot where we would go off on a lovely gallop across the field. Right about here is where things started to go wrong for me. My horse, probably suffering from separation anxiety started to act up and spin around. Feeling that I needed to get the situation under control before joining the group, I tried to hold my horse back. I was even thinking that I might just stay back with the kids.” I have nothing to prove,” I told myself. The horse continued to pull against me and I realized that I was definitely going to fall off. The next few minutes seemed to go by in slow motion and I had enough time to think about how I might not be able to work, potentially ruin my holidays, who would help me around home, and how would I tell my daughter I hadn’t been wearing a helmet? When she rode, I read her the riot act about always wearing a helmet. Was I above wearing a helmet? Was this about vanity? I am thankful to report that I did not hit my head. Both I and my pride hit the ground hard and my horse took off back to the barn. Several days and a trip to the emergency room later I am still suffering the aches and pains that a fall such as this brings. As I gingerly walk around over the next few days, I know that I will reflect on the event that took place that day. I know that I will never get on a horse
again without wearing a helmet, and I know that all that separated me from a real disaster that day was luck. In conclusion, and if my little tale has been interesting enough that you
are still reading, please take note of all that I have said and ride safely this summer and always. Happy trails!
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THINGS TO SEE AND DO
COMMUNITIES IN ACTION
To submit your “Things to See and Do”, send your information to editor @ yourlocaljournal.ca before Tuesday noon. All announcements should include dates, times and addresses. Publishing priority will be given to non-profit and community-based groups. DOLLARD DES ORMEAUX As part of its series of Concerts in the Garden, the City of Dollard-desOrmeaux presents the Bobby Stagg Band on Friday, July 17 at 7:30 p.m. at 12001 De Salaberry Boulevard. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a journey through the roots of blues. Admission is free. In case of rain, the concert will be held in the Community Centre Banquet Hall. Information: (514) 684-1496. DORVAL Bumaranga will be on stage to offer a typical Colombian mix of percussion and flutes with a modern touch, courtesy of the guitar and electric bass, on July 20, at 7:30 p.m., at Pine Beach Park. The result will be a fusion of sounds true to the roots and essence of AfroColombian music where the influence of African and indigenous music is pronounced. Bring your own lawn chair to watch this performance comfortably or rent one on site for one dollar. In case of rain, the show will be held at the SartoDesnoyers Community Centre, 1335 Lakeshore Drive. For more information call (514) 633-4170. Rick L. Blues will be performing July 27, at 7:30 p.m., at Pine Beach Park in a concert featuring his own new material, as well as blues classics from Mississippi, Chicago, and New Orleans. On stage, his warm and colourful voice, mixed with exceptional harmonica playing, produces a unique swing that is beyond comparison. Impeccably dressed and a remarkable showman, Rick L. Blues offers a stunning and classy performance. Bring your own lawn chair to watch this performance comfortably or rent one on site for one dollar. In case of rain, the show will be held at St. Andrew and St. Mark Church, 865 Lakeshore Drive. For more information call (514) 633-4170.
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A fundraiser car wash using an eco-friendly product will be held Saturday, July 18 in Pincourt. See listing for more details.
HUDSON The Hudson Senior Travel Club’s next outing will be to Val-David in the Laurentian Mountains on Tuesday, July 28, to take in the annual display of 1001 Pots by 78 ceramic artists. Tickets at $25 are on sale at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre, 394 Main Road. Includes transportation by deluxe coach and lunch at Le Villageois. For information please call (450) 458-6699. Sunday, July 26 is Members Day at Greenwood and we invite all our members for tea, lemonade and goodies in the garden at 3:30 p.m. Greenwood is what it is because of the generosity, talents and commitment that our wonderful members offer us in countless ways, and we hope to see you and thank you in person. The Greenwood Centre for Living History is located at 254 Main Road. Admission free to members. www.greenwood-centre-hudson.org. On Sunday, August 9, Greenwood invites you to one of our most anticipated events of the summer: Traditional Afternoon Tea from 3 to 5 p.m. at the
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Come and see this enchanting production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare Directed by Mary Vuorela at Jack Layton Park, July 16 to 26. 7 p.m. shows July 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25 and 2 p.m. shows July 19 and 26. Entrance is by donation... suggested $10.Bring a chair and get there early for a spot, as this is the most magical show in town this summer. For more info see www.hudsonplayersclub.com. The Hudson Garden Club will feature the Flower and Vegetable Show at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre, 394 Main Road, Friday/Saturday, July 17/18 . Registration and entry submission is Friday from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Non-members are welcome to enter. Show and tea room open to the public Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. To learn more about this year’s theme “Cuisine Arte”, see our website: hgc.fsheq.org or call Kathy Conway at (450) 458-7604. On Tuesday, July 21 – ‘Bonsai’ with David Easterbrook: renowned creator, collector and teacher for over 40 years. 7:30 p.m. at St. James’ Church Hall, 642 Main Road. Bring a food bank donation. Guests welcome: $5. The Hudson Village Theatre presents The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams, starring Martha Burns July 8 to July 26, 2 and 8 p.m. shows. $31 for matinee, $33 for evening. For more info, contact the Box Office at (450) 458-5361 or consult www.villagetheatre.com.
PIERREFONDS The Reading Tent For 0 to 12-yearolds. Until August 21 from Monday to Friday, the leader of the Reading Tent will visit several Pierrefonds-Roxboro borough parks to read to children and suggest crafts. This activity is bilingual. No registration required. The activity is cancelled in the event of heavy rain. The schedule for this activity is available at the Pierrefonds and Roxboro libraries. For more information call (514) 6204181 ext. 2203 PINCOURT Les Amis de Lise, a regional group working to fund Multiple Sclerosis research, organizes regional events to raise public awareness and money to counter the disease. This year they are hosting an Eco-friendly Car Wash Fundraiser Saturday, July 18, (rain date Sunday, July 19) at the Faubourg de l’Île shopping plaza. The cost per vehicle is 20$ (in order to cover the expenses of the eco product). Kids will have free access to an inflatable game, courtesy of Airbounce Amusements. Come join us between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at 101 Cardinal-Léger Boulevard. CASCA Vaudreuil-Dorion and CASCA Soulanges will be holding an adoption day Saturday, July 18, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., at Faubourg de l’Île Shopping Centre, 101 CardinalLéger Blvd. For information regarding our adoption days, contact us at: vaudreuil@cascaorg.ca or visit our web site at www.cascaorg.ca. Please note adoption fees are requested to help us with our vet bills and other costs associated with the wellbeing of the cats under our care. POINTE CLAIRE
July 16 - 26, at Jack Layton Park, 392 Halcro, Hudson (off rue Wharf) Matinées - 19 and 26 July, 2pm Evenings - 16, 17, 18, 23, 24 & 25 July, 7pm ADMISSION BY DONATION: SUGGESTED $10
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Greenwood Centre for Living History, 254 Main Road. Featuring delicious food and live music, the cost is $30 per person. Advance tickets available at Pure Art, Clarence and Cripps and Greenwood. www.greenwood-centrehudson.org.
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~ HISTORY ~ A note of appreciation to our famous local writer RODERICK L. HODGSON, author of 10 books including «STAND TO!». Congratulations for such a feat! Claude Léger
Don’t know what to do August 24 to 28? Register the children in Inspector Fizziwig’s Workshop. Theme: All things made new! Details at http://sttimothysabc.org. A free day care in Pointe Claire that runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with extended day care as needed. For information, contact (514) 697-0833, (514) 693-1592 or send an email to timsvbs2015@gmail.com.
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Discover your local merchants! Meat & More / Viande et Plus Why buy frozen meat? This is a question we are asked time and time again. The answer is really very simple. Frozen meat is the freshest meat. Our meat is vacuum packed and frozen immediately after being butchered. Freezing vacuum packed meat kills any bacteria that might be present in the butchering process and virtually eliminates any risk of food poisoning. With unfrozen meat, bacteria is present and multiplies with every passing hour. When you thaw our frozen meat, the taste is as fresh as if it were just butchered and stays fresh in
your freezer for months. Additionally, vacuum packed meat can be thawed quickly in cold water. Unexpected guests? No problem! Simply thaw the quantity of meat you need. There is no waste. At Meat and More, our attitude towards our animals is humane. We always source our meat from the same farms, including beef from our own farm. All of our meat is 100% natural and raised without the use of hormones or antibiotics. Our animals are not stressed and are slaughtered only when their weight is appropriate. This process yields a leaner, better quality meat which tastes better, is more tender and is overall better for your health. For more information on the benefits of frozen meat, visit one of our boutiques or check out our web site at www.viandeetplus.com
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Walking: The super-exercise Summer has arrived in beautiful Hudson/St-Lazare, and there’s no better time to get out there and walk your way to health. While we’ve all been bombarded lately with the benefits of super-foods, I thought the timing is ideal to talk about a super-exercise: walking! No other exercise is as easy to do, and positively affects as many body parts as walking does. Brisk walking is a healthy exercise that can provide a good total body workout and help fight heart disease (by reducing blood pressure), diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis, certain digestive conditions, mood disorders and even dementia, while also contributing to develop your strength, endurance and balance.
Based on the advice of many scientific bodies, physiotherapists recommend that you walk 10,000 steps per day. How do we do this? Step 1: Get yourself a good pair of walking/running shoes. They are well worth the investment and will prevent injuries. Step 2: Determine how many steps you are currently walking per day. Use an old-fashioned pedometer, or the new apps and wearables for your smartphone. Step 3: From your baseline, which is likely less than 10,000 steps, give yourself the goal of increasing the steps by 500 steps per day, every two weeks. For example, if you are currently walking 5000 steps per day, increase it to
5500 per day, every day for the next two weeks, then for the following two weeks, walk 6000 steps per day, and so on. A slow progression, like the one described, will prevent what we call overuse injuries and the subsequent inevitable visits to your physiotherapist. Step 4: Make it fun! Walk the dog, find a walking partner, invite your spouse or children, listen to your favorite music, change your route/path, or join a walking group. Step 5: Keep yourself accountable by using a daily log to track your steps. However, be reasonable… if you can’t achieve 10,000 steps, or you can’t progress at the rate described above, it’s okay. Anything above your current
level is an improvement. Also, in days of extreme heat or high humidex, do not overexert yourself; walk very early or late in the day, or even skip that day! And always keep yourself well hydrated. Decide to get on the right path today and increase your overall well-being with walking: the super-exercise! If you have an injury that’s preventing you from walking or enjoying your favorite activities, consult your physiotherapist. We can help you get back on track! Submitted by Nurhan Ecityan, physiotherapist Hudson Physiotherapy and Pain Relief www.physiohudson.com
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Business and Personal Accounting Services, Tax Preparations & Filings Ph. (514) 730-5966
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Jean-Pierre Boyer
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Sylvi Lafontaine Psychologist
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Dr. Amy Archambault Dr. Paul Morton Your Local Specialists in Orthodontics
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100 - FOR SALE Canoes for sale; 14 foot Cedar re-stored fiberglass $1400. 12 foot Cedar original canvas $1200. Nissan new mag wheels and tires P205/55R/16 $600. Volvo mags 1995 205/55R/16 $100. Call Boyd 450-202-2009 Dry firewood. Stacking and kindling available. Very reasonable. Dan: 514.291.1068 ESTATE SALE AUGUST 8TH from 8 TO 3PM. 756 Chemin de la Baie in Rigaud. Antiques, cedar chest, dining room set, 3pc Elran living room set, jewelry and much more. Adult Training Wheels - If your balance is going but you want to continue riding then these training wheels are for you. Purchased at a cost of $300, they got only a single season of use. I don’t know if they are Evo EZ-Trainers but they look the same. They are in like new condition except for the rust on the small chains. Just needs a wire brushing and a bit of paint but I’m not out to hide anything. Also comes with the longer cotter pin you’d need to install them. We had it done by our local cycle shop. $120 Greg 514-827-9484
125 - FOR RENT Home in the heart of Hudson. Cottage 3 floor including jaccuzzi tub, central vac, laundry shoot, closed backyard. Circular driveway. $1200 per month - short or long term. 514-993-3552 Impeccable large 4 1/2 Apt for rent in Les Cèdres. Lots of closet space, very quiet with patio. Please call 450-763-5696 Small 2 Bedroom home in Hudson. Includes fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer/ dryer, central vac and jaccuzzi tub. $950 per month. Call 514-993-3552 HOUSE FOR RENT - Lovely, recently renovated, 3-bedroom cottage in the heart of Hudson. Open concept home with private deck and garden, and wood floors throughout. Available Aug 1 2015 with appliances for $1250/month. Call 514-8170260 and leave message. New 2 bedroom condo, near commuter train and sports plexe in Vaudreuil. 2 parking spaces, air conditioned, no pets and no smokers. $1050 per month. Call 514-7178535 Beaconsfield, September 1st to August 31st 2016, $585.00 near train station, bus, shopping malls, close to St-Charles blvd and 20. Exterior parking, balcony, storage, hardwood floors, laundry room in basement, 2 kitchen appliances included. 514-694-6723
150 - SERVICES Jacques Harvey Piano School. Experienced, qualified teacher offers piano lessons to beginners or advanced students. Children and adults are welcome. Call 450-455-1544.
150 - SERVICES 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 Custom handmade wood tables, display units and functional pieces - non-traditional designs for commercial and residential settings - www.GrantDavidsonDesigns.com - 514.209.5557 - Hudson. Ivan’s Garbage Removal will remove renovation debris and junk from houses, sheds, garages, basements. Also old fences, decks and balconies. Available 7 days/ week. Call 514-804-8853. Paul’s Painting, Renovations big and small. Custom built decks. 514-900-5839 ask for Paul. 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 Masonry Services. Brickwork. Stonework.Foundation. Tuck Pointing. Cement Finish. Construction IJS RBQ 56993546-01 www.constructionijs.com Fast Courteous Local Service 514-262-3320 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 Mini-Excavation of any kind (10 years experience). Grading, french drains, spreading of top soil and stone, driveways etc. ... RBQ and insurance. Ben 514-838-5922. Restore your wood decks, wood fences & siding! Powerwashing houses, decks, fences and driveways. Staining - Painting - Sealing FREE ESTIMATES 450-458-5841 Rénovations Générales. Gyproc, plâtre, joint, peinture, céramic, cuisine, salle de bain, douche, plancher. Divisions sous-sol, plancher flottant, bois franc. Patio paysagement. Denis 514-220-1410 MAN WITH A VAN” MOVING whole house. Small moves, too! Quebec/Local/Ontario. Experienced/ Equipped. Mike The Moving Man: 514-605-3868.
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325- Autos for Sale $24.95 until is sells
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175 - WANTED
Moving Service, local, trailer rentals. Call Colin: 514-850-9948
$ Buy car for scrap. Running or not. 24/7. www.scrapvehicule.com Call 514-951-4203
All Access Moving-Local and Long distance, Fully Insured/Equipped, Packing Services, experienced movers 514-991-5581, www.allaccessmoving.com SINGING LESSONS - FREE TRIAL LESSON Ages 7 to 17. Private or Semi-Private. In my home (St-Lazare) or yours (St-Lazare & Hudson). Sing the songs you love! Call Morgan. 514-607-1308 Vacuum Cleaner. Sales and repair of all brands, 40 years in service (Electrolux, Filter Queen, Kenmore, Samsung and Central Vac) Special on Hoover Central Vac w/standard kt at $399. (other brands avaialable from $329 and up. Repair and service of all central vacuum systems. Parts and bags (all makes). Small appliance repair. Carpet cleaner rental available. NEW: Oreck Excel air purifiers $329. Aspirateurs Hudson.com 67 McNaughten Hudson, Quebec 450-458-7488 Painting, Power-washing, Gutter/Window cleaning, Seniors Discount. Call Stefan: 514266-1602. Masonry Services, Stonework on stairs, walkways & walls. Foundation repair & parging. Chimney repair . Call Pat 450-458-7925 L’Esprit en Paix residential and commercial cleaning now offering painting and handyman services. We supply all our own products and equipment with regular or all natural products. Call for a free estimate! 438-832-2803 Exterior home & yard services. Hedge & shrub & tree pruning, stump removal and forest clean-up. Gutter cleaning and repairs. Gardening, planting & general landscaping. Call Sean 514-991-9674 All renovations, Custom decks, Gazebos, sheds & pergolas, siding, framing gyproc, windows, doors, florrs stairs, basements, kitchens, bathrooms. Free estimates plans. Jonathan 514-402-9223 RBQ 56882244-01 Restore your wood decks, wood fences & siding! Powerwashing houses, decks, fences and driveways. Staining - Painting - Sealing FREE ESTIMATES 450-458-5841 ¿ Moving? All jobs. Reliable, reasonable, fully equipped. Local and Ontario, Maritimes, USA. 35 yrs experience. Call Bill or Ryan. 514.457.2063
A Military Collector looking for medals, flags, swords and uniforms, pins, documents, books, helmets, hats, all related war memorabilia. WWI, WWII, Canadian/ German or others. Also looking for antique items, collectibles of all kinds, aviation and nautical items, coins, badges, maps, old signs. Top dollar paid. Please call Patrick, 450-458-4319 or email patrick148@ ca.inter.net. 2760A Cote St-Charles, StLazare, Reni Decors (next to Mon Village) Experienced hairdresser needed for new salon in Vaudreuil-Dorion. Family oriented, specializing in children. Flexible hours. Please call Eleni at 450-510-2100 except Tuesdays.
200 - CAREERS/EMPLOYMENT Customer Service Position available with E-commerce Fashion Brand in Hudson. Experience with e-mail and Facebook support. $15.00 per hour. Full or part time. Contact: Graham raham@holyclothing.com
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TAXI SAINT- LAZARE/HUDSON. NOUVELLE/NEW ADMINISTRATION. Chauffeurs Démandés / Drivers Needed. REQUIS /REQUIRED: CLASS 4C + / “POCKET NUMBER” ***PAYER CHAQUE JOUR***PAID DAILY*** .Appelez / Call: Daniel 450-921-2132 / Claire: 450-802-6222 entre/ between 9H00-17H00 Looking for Waiters/Waitresses full/parttime. Cooks and smoked meat cutters. 514-865-4464 or email cv to: dunnshawkesbury@gmail.com
250 - REAL ESTATE SALE House For Sale - Repentigny - bungalow, 3 bedrooms, modern kitchen, open concept dining and living room, large balcony with patio doors, well-kept backyard, fenced inground pool, car port, finished basementwith laundry room, and workshop. 8,250 sq. ft. lot. $229,900. Call:1-450-582-2448. HOUSE FOR SALE - 3 bedroom bungalow, 2 car garage, hardwood floors throughout, 2 1/2 bathrooms. 34,000 sq ft lot. Quiet residential area close to village, low taxes. OPEN HOUSE for the next 3 Sundays starting on July 12th, 19th and August 16th. But can be seen anytime. $299,000. Please call 450-458-7410
Paul’s Painting, Renovations big and small. Custom built decks. 514-900-5839 ask for Paul. Registered Gun Smith. We buy and sell used guns. 514-453-5018 Handyman / for small jobs. Call John: 514623-5786
175 - WANTED Foreign car parts, we pick up your scrap vehicles. Purchase and selling. Please call 514-577-3720. Ask for Michael.
325 - AUTOS FOR SALE 1992 Mercedes 300 SL convertible. 162,843 Km’s … Hardtop, new: soft top, battery, compressor A/C . 6 cd disc player, cassette player. Not winter driven, mint condition. $15,000 Call 450-458-5995 Mercedes S550 – 2007 AMC Package. White, panoramic roof. 144,000 km. Mint condition. $24,500. Call 514-216-9217.
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2009 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT, grey/green, 98300 km, no Montreal winters, excellent condition, well-equipped, 6 speed transmission, great gas mileage, sunroof, leather/ suede seats, $8700. 450-458-7863
Corvette Convertible GS only 34000km, 1990 No Accidents, No Winters, Excellent Condition, Fully Loaded with Auto A/C, Graphite Leather interior. $17000 or best reasonable offer.
Mazda 3 for sale, 2006, charcoal-black, 4-door, 5-speed AC, 159,000 km, $3495. (514) 941-5320
1997 LINCOLN MARK VIII - “The last pretty Lincoln”, 158,000 km, summer tires on nearly new original mags, winter tires on old mags, 2 door, Intech Aluminum 4.6 litre 4-cam, 32 valve V8, 280 hp, 4 speed automatic, colour teal metallic $2,500. Tel: 450-458-5541
Mazda3 2006, 4 door, manual, sunroof, fully loaded with AC 159, 000km. Includes 4 winter tires used 1 season. Asking $ 3400. Also selling 4 summer tires with mags asking $450. Call or text 514-690-5463.
2001 S Type Jaguar Black four-door fully loaded and four brand new tires. All 4 brakes have been done all around. Price $6,800 phone number 514-996-6965.
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1996 Honda Civic Si with multiple modifi- Chevrolet Suburban 2010 -LT- White. Model cations: JDA B16A SIR II, cams, Exedy clutch, 1500, 4x4. 60,000 km. Mint Condition, Like JDM ITR S80 LSD trans. w/short shift, urethane New. $30,000. Call 514-216-9217. engine mounts, Sparco quick release steering wheel, Sparco seats w/Willans 4 pt. harness, 1997 Mustang Cobra SVT Triple black Neuspeed sport springs w/Koni front shocks, convertible. Price $9,800 phone number frt/rear strut bars, stainless brake lines and 450-510-4494. much more. $6500 or best offer. 514-218Mercedes CLK 320 - 1999 - Convertible, Sil2776 ver. 208,000 KM. $6,900. Call 514-216-9217. 1999 black Honda Civic CX hatch back. Manual. 270000 km. Rusty but runs great. 2008 Volvo XC90, V8, 4.4L. Titanium Grey Many new parts incl. timing belt, wtr pump with leather heated seats, sunroof and secuand rad. 8 rims and tires. $1500 neg. Call Stef- rity system, winter tires included. 99,500 km fan after 4:00pm. 514-826-5539. or email stef- price $11,900. Call 450-218-2196 fanmarshall@hotmail.com
Rigaud Continued from page 6 A three-year agreement between the town and Corporation du Festival des couleurs was authorized for 2016 to 2018 with financial support of $40,000 per year. Two councillors abstained from the vote: Archie Martin representing District 2 because of a financial interest in the event and Michel Sauvé from District 3 because he preferred to assess the Festival on yearly basis rather than make a three year financial commitment. Serge Dion from Citoyens Au Courant raised the issue of the Enbridge pipeline and hydrostatic testing that is supposed to be carried out in certain areas but not locally. Dion wanted to know if the municipality is satisfied
with the response from the National Energy Board (NEB) and offered pertinent information gathered by Citoyens Au Courant. The mayor responded he needed to review the information and would contact Dion. “No, we are not happy with the situation,” said Gruenwald Jr. the next day, saying he wasn’t certain as to the course of action the municipality could take. “We need more information before we make a decision.” The construction project for the satellite re-cycling center moved forward with the granting of a contract for prefabricated concrete pedestals to A & J.L. Bourgeois Ltée for the sum of $443,000. A resident queried the progress of the three-part construction project for the new town hall, municipal garage including the satellite Écocentre and fire hall during the second question period. Gruenwald Jr.
2005 Saturn VUE - Black 185,000 km-great condition-$2500 or best offer. Call 514-7176256. 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 MGB Convertible 1980. 72,000 kms, new roof and new tires. Excellent condition $7,000 Call Martin 514-239-9823 2006 Mercedes CLS500, never winter driven. 86,000 Kms, very clean $24,000 Silver, negotaible. Please call Ray at 514-668-9718 1991 Mercedes SL500. Hard and soft roof, never winter driven. 136,000 kms, black to black very clean. $10,000 negotiable. Please call Ray at 514-668-9718
replied, “We are exploring every angle for government grants.” He said the town had received news that there are many requests to the provincial government for infrastructure grants and that Rigaud was fairly high on the list. “However, for the new town hall there will likely not be any grants,” he said adding there is a possibility of a grant for the municipal garage. He confirmed a grant of $1.4 million for the construction of the fire hall is assured. Gruenwald Jr. noted he is preparing a statement on the progress of the entire project for the August edition of the town newsletter, La Pause Municipale. Council also renewed the lease for another year up to August 31, 2017, for the current town hall premises at 33 rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste West. In other business, council granted a contract to Les Entreprises C. Sauvé Inc. for the construction of municipal
2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL, Lease Take Over, 67,000 kms, Black, Leather package , 22 months remaining @$325/month. View on Leasebusters.com ID #140741. Call 514-2203398 Ford Ranger 1998 Black. 298,000kms, good condition, 2 sets of tires, (4 X 4 not working). $1750 or best offer. 450-458-7906
Mazda Protégé 5, 2003, 5 doors, manual transmission, A/C, 171,000 km. Runs well. Asking $1,675. Call 450-458-0581 (evenings), 438-822-6875 (cell) Kia Sportage LX 2009 with Convenience Package, (4WD), manual, 136,000kms, very good condition, never accidented, new 4 season tires, towing hitch inc., asking $8,900 neg., 450-424-4308
services infrastructure for the extension of rue Agathe in the amount of $616,607. The purchase of a 2015 halfton truck from Cadillac Cherolet Buick GMC L’Île Perrot was authorized for $26,398.75 payable over five years. Council also approved the purchase of outdoor recreational equipment for children for Parc Frère-André-Daoust from Techsport Inc. The mayor said the park has been cleaned up and improved after complaints from local residents regarding its condition. District 5 Councillor Danny Lalonde announced the on-going project of joining the two parts of rue de la Coopérative over the railway tracks was held up due to an issue with the asphalt required. According to Lalonde, the problem is being rectified and the street will be open within weeks.
Volunteers sought for West Island Citizen Advocacy • An elderly Francophone lady in Lachine would benefit from a female volunteer advocate to accompany her on outings such as to the grocery store or medical appointments. She takes adapted transport so it’s not necessary to have a vehicle. • A Francophone woman in her 80s would appreciate a female volunteer advocate to visit her occasionally to break her social isolation. She lives in Pointe Claire and enjoys walking around the neighborhood. For more information, please call Marla at (514) 694-5850. • A blind woman in her 60’s living in Dollard des Ormeaux would appreciate someone to help her with grocery shopping occasionally. For more information, please call Marla at (514) 694-5850. • A Finnish speaking lady living in 32
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Pierrefonds would really appreciate having a female volunteer advocate to visit with a couple of times a week or possibly assist her with some paper work. She feels very isolated, so having someone to socialize with would help to make her life much happier. If you think you can help, please phone Helene at (514) 694-5850. • A 93-year-old lady with limited mobility, living in Beaconsfield is looking for a female volunteer advocate to visit her on a friendly basis. If interested please contact Tommy at (514) 694-5850. • A 93 year old gentleman living in Beaconsfield is in need of a volunteer to assist him with certain activities. The ideal volunteer could assist him with reading the newspaper and holding a discussion about
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current events. The volunteer could also go on short walks with him and support him by ensuring that he is safe. For more information, please contact Tommy at (514) 694-5850 • A 70-year-old retired professor, currently living in a residence in Dorval, is looking for a male volunteer advocate to accompany him with some small shopping errands as well as someone, with whom he can play dominoes, go to the library and play cards. If interested, please contact Tommy at (514) 694-5850. • A young man in his early 20s with Asperger’s Syndrome, living in Beaconsfield, is in need of a volunteer to help him socialize. He loves to play Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) and would benefit from having someone to play with him. If you think you can help, please contact
John at (514) 694-5850. • We are desperately looking for male volunteers to help out in our Youth Engagement matching project, which matches volunteers with individuals with intellectual disabilities to help break their social isolation. We are looking for soccer players, coffee drinkers, chess players, etc. If you think that you can help, please call John at (514) 6945850. • A very soft spoken Francophone man with a moderate intellectual disability living in a mostly Anglophone residence in Roxboro is looking for a friend to chat with. The volunteer will have to be patient as the gentleman requires additional time to complete his tasks. If you think you can help, please call John at (514) 694-5850.
Copa Cataluña 2015, Barcelona, Spain Christina Dobrota Special contributor
For the first time, a soccer team from the West Island of Montreal participated in an international youth soccer tournament held an hour away from Barcelona, on the beautiful Costa Brava of Spain. With a team of eight enthusiastic boys (games were played seven a side), six players from our club, Pointe Claire, one player from Verdun, and another player from Lachine, we flew to Barcelona, home of Lionel Messi, Neymar, Iniesta and Xavi. For a few days, our boys lived an incomparable experience: they’ve listened to their country anthem being played in front of hundreds of people, they have proudly paraded in the stadi-
um behind their club’s name and their country’s flag and they’ve met players from Germany, Croatia, Israel and Italy among a total of 84 teams from 19 countries and four continents. They’ve shared the different soccer cultures of the world and it was a learning experience that will for sure shape our young boys for years to come. We were all super proud of our boys, in 3 of the 4 games they’ve played hard and fought like their lives depended on the result, during the fourth game unfortunately they gave up. In the end, our awesome U11 and U12 boys finished eighth out of 12, in a group dominated by European teams from Germany, Italy, and Croatia. This was a tremendous opportunity for our players and the families that accompanied them and I would like to
Hurray for Hawks
PHOTO COURTESY CHRISTINA DOBROTA
thank all those who have helped us getting there: the coaches, everybody at the Pointe-Claire Soccer Club, Disalvo Sports, Madame Rehel at The Quebec Soccer Federation and all the parents who put miles on their cars, took time from their hectic daily schedules and were left with holes in their wallets... We should all encourage such tournaments’ participation and remember
that what they do is enrich our children’s horizons in many ways, be it the sportsmanship of soccer, the passion of the game or the dedication and the hard work needed to get on top. Personally, I am looking forward to where my son’s soccer cleats will take me next summer! And I will take all my passion, enthusiasm and cheering with me!
More Hawks heroes
PHOTO COURTESY TRACY SUTHERLAND
The St. Lazare/Hudson Hawks U8M Espoir team won their three matches during the Lorraine/Rosemère tournament that took place July 4 and 5. They scored 16 goals in three matches and had no goals scored against them. A very impressive performance and very good team work from these young boys.
PHOTO COURTESY TRACY SUTHERLAND
The St. Lazare/Hudson Hawks U11M Program continues to shine! Both teams have recently captured silver medals at both the Lachute and Rosemere tournaments.
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given by the undersigned to all citizens of the municipalities of the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges, that Regulation Number 167-15-1 entitled “Règlement modifiant le schéma d’aménagement révisé afin d’être en concordance avec le Plan métropolitain d’aménagement et de développement de la Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal (CMM)” came into effect on July 3rd, 2015. 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 14th day of July in the year two-thousand and fifteen (2015). MYLÈNE BLAIS Assistant Executive Director/Assistant Secretary/Treasurer
Meet us at the market Jarz At Jarz we try to stay clear of anything that has been processed or refined. We know that it is important to eat foods that are as close to their natural state as possible, like vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes, seeds and nuts. We take pride in using the highest quality products and use organic and local ingredients whenever possible. Eating in a conscious way allows us to keep striving for a bright mind, healthy body, and happy spirit! We are very excited to introduce people to the endlessly creative and fun world of healthy vegan cuisine! We understand that not everyone has the time to create tasty, healthy meals for themselves. We also know that it can be
difficult to find healthy choices when it comes to prepared meals. That’s where Jarz comes in. It is our mission to make healthy eating more accessible to everybody. We look forward to serving you our homemade food.
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Home for the Holiday Inn Rigaud’s Festival des Couleurs
PHOTO COURTESY VILLE DE RIGAUD
A few months before the official opening of the 18th edition of Rigaud’s Festival des Couleurs, The event’s board of Directors President Isabelle Verdier and CEO Bertin Savard unveiled two new attractions related to this autumn’s event along with the traditional lineup. For the occasion, several directors of the Festival Corporation, dignitaries and media members gathered at the restaurant Del Fiacco, located in the heart of Rigaud, the morning of Wednesday, July 8. “This year, the Festival des Couleurs website has been revamped and is once again and our image is friendly, warm, colorful and welcoming. It is with great
PHOTO COURTESY GROUPE ROBIN
The Robin Group wishes to thank all those present at the opening of the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Vaudreuil-Dorion, held Thursday, July 9. The evening was a success and we are very proud of this hotel which will be open to visitors as of July 17th.
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pride that we invite festival-goers, partners, sponsors and artisans to visit without delay,” said Savard and Verdier. The duo took the opportunity to introduce a new activity for merchants from the Vaudreuil-Soulanges MRC - The OFF Festival. “Any activity or program scheduled outside of working hours is considered an OFF Festival.” Organizers said the main objective of this initiative is to create an attractive and extensive regional event. For additional information on the OFF Festival rates for events to be included in the official brochure of the Festival des Couleurs, call Bertin Savard at (450) 451-0873.
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SUNDAY, JULY 19TH, 2015 HUDSON 612 Rue Main $799,000 Helen Henshaw 450-458-5365 Royal LePage Village Hudson Inc. 61 Rue Mayfair $790,000 Youri Rodrigue 514-258-7051 / 450-458-7051 Re/Max Royal (Jordan) Inc. 160 Rue Main $499,000 Margaret Lagimodière 450-458-5365 Royal LePage Village Hudson Inc. 424 Lakeview $249,000 Raul Capela 514-913-3020 Re/Max Royal (Jordan) Inc. ST LAZARE 2982 Rue Bugle Call $449,000 Tania Ellerbeck 450-458-5365 Royal LePage Village Hudson Inc.
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Questions, questions, questions James Parry Your Local Journal
With Your Local Journal on vacation for the next three weeks, thought I might devote this column to some things in the garden that have been bugging me for a while. And I’m not just talking skeeters! Like why are humming birds only attracted to red flowers? Where have all the bumble bees gone? Why is that just when you think you have eradicated one obnoxious weed, another pops up in the vacant space out of nowhere? And why is the frog population declining drastically while toads appear to be thriving? Why do gardeners tolerate, and even like, the invasive variegated Goutweed but despise its plain green sibling? Why do people continue to put up seed-stocked bird feeders
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knowing that squirrels are going to gorge on them anyway? Why do we call them Evening Primrose when they are in full bloom as soon as the sun is up? Why do some so-called annuals set seeds and come back year after year? Shouldn’t they be called perennials? Why is Prince Charles considered by many to be a bit of a nutter because he talks to his plants? I mean, I do it all the time. Okay, perhaps that’s one question best left unanswered! But there’s more. For example, why do we love orange Monarch and yellow Swallowtail butterflies and consider the humble Cabbage White to be a pest? What do Tent Caterpillars actually grow into and how the hell did the first Colorado Beatle arrive in our neck of the woods to ravage our potato crops? And, come to think of it, how come I’ve never been able to grow a decent radish despite 40 years of trying? Continued on page 37
Gardener Continued from page 36 And I could go on. But I won’t. Suffice to say that with three weeks of no imminent deadlines and with more free time on my hands to spend in the garden I’m sure I’ll figure it all out. And if you have any questions regarding things that are bugging you in your garden, please do e-mail and we can pick up where we left off in our next issue which will be on the stands August 13. Meanwhile, good news on the Giant Hogweed front. In my Parrywinkle column a couple of weeks ago, I mentioned that while walking her dogs in Sanderson Park in Como, Tracy Gallacher spotted a real monster of this extremely toxic, invasive species that is highly photo reactive causing extreme dermatitis and potentially blindness if it gets in the eyes along the grassy edge of the park. She contacted Philippe Baron, Hudson’s Head of Public Security immediately. And guess what? It’s gone. Demised. Passed on! Says Tracy, “I did hear back from Philippe who passed this along to Julia Schroeder, head of the Parks and Recreation Department. She responded to me asap and was quite appreciative that I had brought this to their attention. “She was well aware of the danger of this invasive species and, extremely important, the time sensitive nature of its removal. She said that Public Works
had to come to dig it out with great care and bury it. Great work Town of Hudson!” Couldn’t agree more. And let’s just hope that this was an isolated case that was nipped in the bud as it were! One thing I do know for sure is that Edith Smeesters is a bestselling author, environmental activist, and respected lecturer on ecological approaches to landscaping. And that on Sunday, July 26, she will be the guest speaker at Le Vergers de Hudson on Main Road at an afternoon presentation on organic gardening organized and hosted by The Hudson Food Collective and The Hudson Garden Club. Edith, currently a spokesperson for Equiterre (Organic Horticulture and Alternatives to Pesticides), will be giving a slide show presentation based on her book, Guide to Ecological Gardening, and her talk will be followed with tea and scones. With a degree in biology from Leuven University, Belgium, she has lived in Quebec since 1970
chased at Que de Bonnes Choses on Main Road or by contacting hudsonfoodcollective@gmail.com. Certainly promises to be a most entertaining, and informative, afternoon in a most delightful setting. Until next time, have fun in your garden and watch out for those skeeters! E–mail: creation@videotron.ca
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where she became involved in the environmental movement. Since 1980, she has given hundreds of conferences and training sessions on ecological horticulture and has worked diligently as a leader in the Coalition for the Alternatives to Pesticides and in implementing the Quebec Pesticide Code of 2003 which created a ban on the use of many types of lawn pesticides. Tickets are $15 and can be pur-
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$500,000 HUDSON. Picturesque farmhouse beauƟfully updated, ready for you to live your dream. Filled with sunshine, this home features wide plank pine Ňooring, large country kitchen, new master bedroom, full bathroom en-suite, heated in-ground pool, large storage barn, no rear neighbours... all within close to proximity to Hudson village. A liƩle piece of heaven. #17348068
$450,000 HUDSON. One of the original Whitlock CoƩages, this home is a Hudson landmark. So much charm... much of the Ňooring is original wide plank pine, tongue n’ groove walls & ceilings, beauƟful updated kitchen & bathrooms, sunporch, large master bedroom with private balcony looking out to the golf course. BeauƟful grounds. Ideal locaƟon close to the village. #19636201
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BEAUTIFUL LARGE BUNGALOW FOR SALE In Glen Robertson, On., in the middle of the Highlands (Halfway between 417/40 and 401/20 either highways) on a well landscaped 2.8 acres Domain incl. 1 acre spring fed pond. Very close to Québec border. Main floor with 3 Bedrms; 2 renovated full Bathrms. Fully finished BASEMENT; Huge Rec rm for family, business/teaching. Separate Entrance for home office. Attached garage. In-ground pool. Like a bird sanctuary. Asking PRICE: only 299,000$
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3101 Ste Angélique, St-Lazare FARMHOUSE – Nestled on an 84,000 sf lot. 3 BDR, 2 BTH, barn, shed, huge wooded & landscaped yard. No rear neighbor. Centris #28012476 $289,900
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1856 Voltige, St-Lazare CHANTEREL – Customed build home, 21,950sf lot. Impressive details, 4 BDR, 2.5 BTH. Triple garage space. Centris #19288860 $450,000
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