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Rugby royalty
PHOTO COURTESY GILLIAN FLORENCE
Always on the ball, speedy anker Gillian Florence (centre) leŌ Hudson High to become the most decorated female Canadian player of all Ɵme and has represented her country in no less than ve World Cup tournaments.
Former Hudson High student hooked on rugby inducted into new Canada Hall of Fame James Parry
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As a Grade 10 student at Hudson
High School when teachers were trying to muster up interest to get their rst girls’ rugby team going, Gillian Florence, was ‘vaguely aware’ of the game and,
out of curiosity and during downƟme from some of her other sports acƟviƟes, signed up to join. ConƟnued on page 6
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Nearly two years a�er an ultralight plane went down on agricultural terrain as it circled over the St. Lazare airport, the Quebec coroner’s office released its official report on the plane’s occupants, Pierre Brassard, 65, and his wife 66-yearold Gine�e Cormier, both from the Ottawa area. In Dr. Krystyna Pecko’s report issued February 13, the couple le� the Ga�neau Airport May 14, 2015, in their Seastar SP, a kit plane constructed by Brassard and deemed airworthy by Transport Canada in November, 2011 in accordance with current regula�ons. A secondary cer�ca�on was issued in October, 2013. Arriving over St. Lazare around 12:40 p.m., Brassard visually surveyed the run-
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way to verify availability and wind direc�on before preparing to land the cra�. Witnesses on the ground reported seeing the plane pass at a low al�tude and not on the correct side of the runway to execute a proper landing. The cra� then reportedly made a sharp turn to the le� and, encountering the wind, stalled in midair before plumme�ng to the ground. Though the cra� then burst into ames, it was determined the occupants died upon impact. The witnesses, both pilots, said Brassard’s maneuver was both, “inappropriate and risky.” In the nal analysis, the weather was not deemed to be a factor in the crash. There was nothing to indicate mechanical defects or low fuel as causal factors. Drugs and alcohol were ruled out as were health issues of the pilot.
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The provincial Ministry of Public Security (MSP) will hold a public informaďż˝on session March 28 exclusively for Chaline Valley homeowners that are directly aected by the landslide issue, announced St. Lazare Mayor Robert Grimaudo during a special council session on Tuesday, February 21. “This is very good news,â€? Grimaudo told Your Local Journal aďż˝er the meeting. “The MSP has idenďż˝ďƒžed the area. Now they’re taking acďż˝on. We have to remember that their sole acďż˝on is ďƒžnancial. The stabilizaďż˝on work itself will belong to the town.â€? Price tag Just over $5.9 million of the current esďż˝mated $8 million cost to stabilize the land around aected homes will be covered by the MSP, said Grimaudo. “This was always the issue. Who would pay to stabilize that part of Chaline Valley? Now we know the provincial government will pick up a huge porďż˝on of the tab,â€? he said. When asked during quesďż˝on period whether a sectorial tax would be imposed on Chaline Valley residents to cover the $2 million porďż˝on that will be assumed by the town, Grimaudo said he wasn’t sure yet. “We will take a posiďż˝on by March 28 so that we can announce to the public how we will do this,â€? said Grimaudo. “There’s deďƒžnitely going to be a tax implicaďż˝on and council will determine based on the dierent opďż˝ons that are available how this should be done.â€?
Timeline While Grimaudo is pleased the MSP will address the issue ďƒžnancially, there is no indicaďż˝on when the stabilizaďż˝on work will actually begin. “Don’t expect a shovel to go into the ground anyďż˝me soon,â€? he said. “There is a huge amount of work that has to be done before,â€? said Grimaudo. “There will be over 7,000 truckloads of earth. We’re also talking about complete preparaďż˝on, handing out tenders, determining who will do the work and how it will be done. We’ll also have to secure the aected areas before the work begins.â€? In addiďż˝on to the MSP, the provincial Ministry of Transport and Ministry of Sustainable Development, Environment and Acďż˝on against Climate Change (MDDELCC) will also be involved during the preparaďż˝on phase. Process “There are 95 homes that have been idenďż˝ďƒžed and each one is very speciďƒžc as to the type of work that has to be done,â€? said Grimaudo. “People’s yards will be redeďƒžned. If there’s a huge steep drop right into the Quinchien River, that slope will be redeďƒžned into a moderate slope that will lessen the possibility of a landslide. Rocks will also be put along the edge of the river to prevent erosion. It’s a two-step process.â€? Grimaudo also clariďƒžed the town’s posiďż˝on regarding its decision not to release a nine-page report from the MSP regarding the landslide situaďż˝on even though a ministry representaďż˝ve gave the town permission to release it. “We knew we could release the documents but we didn’t because they
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don’t belong to us. We don’t have the geotechnical exper�se. It belongs to the MSP and when they’re here on March 28, they can explain what the document means to the people,� said Grimaudo. The short no�ce given for the special session meant that District 3 Councillor Brigi�e Asselin, who represents Chaline Valley residents, was unable to a�end. Grimaudo nevertheless credited Asselin for her con�nuous eorts to help her cons�tuents by achieving a posi�ve outcome within her current mandate.
Resident Richard Meades, who has consistently raised the issue at most council meeďż˝ngs over the past four years, was pleased with the announcement. “I’m very happy about it,â€? said Meades. “The town is heading in a posiďż˝ve direcďż˝on and they’re going to do something. At least it will bring the value back to the homes and put people’s minds at ease. It was a feel-good session.â€?
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Welcome to Canada One would have to be living under a proverbial rock not to have heard the on-air exchange earlier this week between CBC Daybreak radio host Mike Finnerty and Conserva�ve Member of Parliament Tony Clement, and its ensuing fallout. As a member of the official opposi�on and Conserva�ve Public Safety Cri�c, Clement was condemning the Liberal Government’s handling of the many refugee claimants crossing the border illegally seeking asylum in Canada, repeatedly stressing the importance of ‘developing a plan’ while steadfastly refusing to elaborate on what, specically, such a plan would entail. When pressed for details, rather than commit to endorsing puni�ve law enforcement ac�ons against asylum seekers, Clement’s immature passive-aggression led him to hang up on Finnerty but not before complaining about being interrupted. Clement then took his indigna�on to the Twi�erverse, complaining about tax-paying dollars going to waste on the CBC and demanding an apology. Where to begin? For starters, though one would think this would be blatantly obvious and not require highligh�ng, public money is also used on poli�cians’ salaries and, as the loyal opposi�on, one would expect more concrete sugges�ons other than merely cri�cizing and vaguely calling for a plan. Secondly, is it not a federal poli�cian’s job to answer ques�ons from the public without let�ng a thin and petulant skin get in the way? Montreal City Council this week voted to designate its city as a ‘Sanctuary’ allowing undocumented immigrants to have access to municipal services without fear of deporta�on. This is a more realis�c and humane approach to the changing interna�onal poli�cal climate than attemp�ng to shore up border patrols to seemingly carry out an opera�on that even Clement is re�cent to ar�culate. Whether your surname contains a ‘Mac’ or a ‘stein,’ a ‘ski’ or an ‘El’, we’re all, except for Canadian Aboriginals, descended from immigrants.
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Très-Saint-Rédempteur resident Willy Mouzon captured this early sunset in Sainte-Marthe a day aŌer a snow storm that dumped 30 cenƟmetres of snow on our region. Do you have a photo taken in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region you’d like to submit as a Photo of the Week? Send it to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca. Due to the popularity of this feature, we’ve had many submissions and will feature them all on our website at www.yourlocaljournal.ca/photoof-the-week.
Dear Editor: editor@yourlocaljournal.ca Dear residents of Hudson, I was unable to a�end the February 16 ‘Informa�on Session’ concerning Sandy Beach, but I was able to receive the Nicanco Holdings prepared documents; the wri�en handout ‘Pine Beach Project’ and the new 2017 proposed site plan. The handout is wri�en as if it is clearly answering ques�ons of concern, but does it? Has the town really ‘approved’ this project? I don’t think so. The town may have approved a project with 217 dwelling units, but that is a far cry from a building permit. They say they transferred a ‘park area’ of 19.14% of the land to the town, but I believe this area is actually about 100% wetlands, is in the 20 year ood plain, includes the Vivery River and is totally unbuildable. I would say the area is more of a nuisance than a hardship for Nicanco. I am unclear about why the project was ‘interrupted.’ To nd out would probably cost a lot in legal fees. All I can think of is that a developer knows that while he is wai�ng to develop a project, the value of the land only goes up and up. Not such a bad thing a�er all. The part about the MMC plan allowing the project to jump from 217 units to 738 units is certainly a stretch of the facts. It is my understanding that the MMC regula�ons are not rigid and have all sorts of adjustments in the required number of units that can be made due to areas of interest, heritage sites, conserva�on issues, exis�ng infrastructure, and the exis�ng, special character of a town that should be protected. I also believe the town is s�ll working on their new zoning plan along with the conserva�on plan, neither which has been fully reviewed or approved by the residents. Then there is the paragraph which has all sorts of numbers sugges�ng
Nicanco is a white knight ‘transferring or protecting.’ Really? I have worked with a number of developers and they usually don’t do anything they don’t have to, ever. Nicanco also says we are going to get all of this ‘without the town having to spend a cent.’ Didn’t I just read somewhere that the town will be spending $250,000 on improvements to the beach? Finally we get to the ‘benets’ for the residents. I believe the ‘permanent’ nature park is unbuildable land Nicanco couldn’t use and didn’t want. I believe the ‘permanent’ access is a very narrow stretch of land which is mostly in the water, is owned by Nicanco and is subject to condi�ons they determine. I haven’t seen anything that says Nicanco can’t or won’t change the condi�ons of the ‘servitude.’ Has anyone seen a document that clearly shows 5,000 linear feet (almost a mile) of ‘public’ walking paths? We already have regula�ons protec�ng trees. As far as I know, approval can’t be given for a project of this size without sufficient sewers or water. Then the part I love; ‘genera�ng $500,000 in taxes.’ Even if this project ever happens, which I hope it doesn’t, the addi�on of ‘about’ 300 dwelling units will require signicant increases of town services from addi�onal employees, to increased strain on our infrastructure, to snow removal, and to school classrooms. I don’t believe there has ever been a residen�al development which has resulted in a decrease in property taxes no ma�er what the developer promises or much more tax revenue it generates. Finally, I believe we had a $500,000 surplus last year. Great!
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In last week’s story on page 7 �tled ‘Pincourt may halt stop sign removal plan’ it was incorrectly reported that Councillor Sam Ierno was responsible for District 4. He is, in fact, the councillor for District 3. The intersec�ons that will be affected were improperly iden�ed. The correct intersec�ons involving two stop signs are Boisé-des-Chênes and Marco�e and Boisé-des-Chênes and Rue du Sen�er. Your Local Journal regrets the error.
Updated Hudson Pine Beach project gets a public presentation James Armstrong
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The Pine Beach Project was presented to the general public on Thursday, February 16, at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre, and urban consultant and lobbyist Marc Perreault made the presenta�on on behalf of the owner of the property, Hans-Karl Muhlegg, president of Nicanco Holdings Inc. The development project takes in the area bounded by the Canadian Pacic Railway line, Beach Road, the Lake of Two Mountains and Quarry Point and is commonly referred to as Sandy Beach and adjoining forest. With the aid of a slide presenta�on, Perreault recounted the long history of the project from the purchase of the land in 1986, through the discussions with the town regarding green spaces, the beach, access to the beach and the rst plan presented in 2001. Updates The updated 2017 plan, according to Perreault, has a total of 306 housing units comprised of six single-family dwellings, 100 town houses and 200 mul�-family units. The 2001 proposal had a total of 217 units. Perreault said that the difference was due to the densica�on plan in accordance with Plan Métropolitain d’Aménagement et de Développement Montréal (PMAD) that could have meant a possible 738 units in the project. A�er nego�a�ng with the Municipalité Régional de Comté
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Continued from page 4 This means we shouldn’t need to destroy a jewel of the town, a place enjoyed by residents and out-of-towners drawn to the beach for solitude and to commune with nature, a place that adds value to all of our proper�es and our town. I urge everyone concerned about this poten�ally disastrous impact on our town to write your councillor, the mayor, MNA, and especially to TPAC today, February 23 before they meet to discuss this project. Please don’t let this become a project that you are told was approved at a spe-
Vaudreuil-Soulanges (MRC-VS) and the town, the developer was able to reduce the units to 306. “This is an integrated development project,” said Perreault poin�ng out the town houses arranged in two horseshoe forma�ons would not have fences or gates and the roadways would be narrower than the provincial norms in a non-integrated development. A nature park, the beach with servitudes including access points, ood zones, conserva�on areas and non-construc�ble zones make up 57 per cent of the project as opposed to 45 per cent in the 2001 plan. Secondary access for emergency vehicles would be created from Sugarbush Road to Royalview Street. Perreault assured everyone that this access point would only be used for emergency situa�ons and not for regular traffic. The mul�-family units would be constructed near the entrance to the project on Beach Road. Perreault said that at the outset, thought was given to that part being predominantly for senior ci�zens but added that had changed and could be a mixed demographic. Water supply A resident raised a ques�on regarding potable water supply for the project. Perrault replied, “We are ready to sit with the town council and nd a solu�on to the problem.” As for connec�ng to the sewage treatment system, he said there is nothing that cannot be technically solved other than the ques�on of cost. According to Pearrault, it is a simicial mee�ng or caucus. Make your concerns heard, demand more transparency and input by open mee�ngs with real dialogue which results in real change. Don’t forget, this is ‘your’ town and you deserve a right to decide its future. Many thanks, Richard Grinnell Hudson Pickleball for all Dear Editor, Pickleball has become a huge sport in
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The Pine Beach housing development presentaƟon of drawings, plans and a three dimensional model piqued the interest of a crowd of 200 people on Thursday, February 16.
lar situa�on for connec�ng to the municipal sewage treatment system that was originally designed to handle the project. PeƟƟon Resident Eva MacCartney brought the ongoing pe��on asking the town to hold a referendum organized by Richard Grinnell regarding purchasing the land from Nicanco Holdings Inc. to the atten�on of Perreault. She asked if there was any possibility of the owner being willing to sell. Perreault responded this did not seem likely. During his presenta�on, he pointed out that the servitude of 650 feet by 66 feet (194 meters by 20 metres) covering the area known as Sandy Beach gives the town the use of the beach forever. The servitude also in-
cludes entry from Royalview Street. The lack of parking for visitors using Sandy Beach and the trails was also a concern raised by several people. “Parking is something we will have to work on,” said Mayor Ed Prévost in an interview Tuesday, February 21. “In my opinion, this is a good project for the town,” commented Prévost. “However, Town Council will have to deliberate and come to its own conclusions,” he stated. “The Town Planning Advisory Commi�ee (TPAC) and Public Security have to review it in detail,” he said adding, “One of our dreams is to provide Hudson residents with access to the waterfront.” The mayor said the project is well thought out and construc�on could possibly begin in 2018.
the States and Mexico and in the West in Canada....it is �me for the people in this area get access to this growing sport. This is another reason for municipali�es to work and play together. Officialdom is keeping us back. You have to live in the area to have access to each other’s assets, to use the libraries and sport facili�es. The enormous St. Lazare and Vaudreuil-Dorion libraries are not available to Hudsonites, one pays for the one in Rigaud. It is not prac�cal for each area,
not ma�er how small, to provide for themselves these expensive facili�es. We should band together. The communi�es of Como, Hudson, and Hudson Heights banded together years ago. I think it is �me for all communi�es in this area to band together so as not to have to fund separate public facili�es. We need pickleball courts NOW! Naomi Henshaw Hudson
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Continued from page 1 She was immediately hooked and fell in love with the rugged rough and tumble sport - un�l then virtually the exclusive domain of guys - elding for the school from 1987 to 1992. Li�le realizing that one day she would become the most decorated Canadian female player of all �me a�er a two-decade career with the na�onal team and represen�ng
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Canada as a speedy anker in ve World Cup tournaments. Also, that next month in Vancouver, B.C., she would be one of seven inaugural inductees selected for the new Rugby Canada Hall of Fame at the annual Rugby Canada Awards Dinner, and the only female player to be so honoured. Now 41 years of age and re�red from the sport, Florence lives with her partner, reghter Aaron Graham, and is the proud Mom of two youngsters aged one and two. In an exclusive interview with Your Local Journal this week from her home in Musquodoboit Harbour just outside Halifax, Nova Sco�a she said, “It really is an honour to be an inductee with this inaugural class and I am truly humbled by this nod. Especially with so many great athletes before, and a�er me, to choose from and considering the tremendous success that the women’s programs have had recently. “It’s easy to feel forgo�en and think that was me a life�me ago. It is so nice to have these reminders and have a touch of rugby back in my life. It’s something that I feel u�erly privileged to be part of.” Recalls Florence, the daughter of Hudsonite Barbara Robinson and a McGill University graduate, “When I rst signed up at Hudson High, I didn’t have any specic goals or aspira�ons to represent Canada. All I knew was that I just wanted to keep playing more and more, as much as I could, and as hard as I could. A�er high school, I knew I wanted to play rugby at John Abbo� College, but I also knew that they were very, very good and it would be compe��ve
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Now far away from the rugby eld, Gillian Florence, shown here with her partner, Aaron Graham, and their youngsters Hunter and Jamie, are enjoying life to the full on ocean waterfront in Nova ScoƟa about 10 minutes away from MarƟnique Beach that is famous for its surng.
and hard to make the team. So I trained hard over the summer and that’s when I found my rugby club, Ste. Anne de Bellevue, where I even asked to train with the men.” From there, Florence tried out for the Quebec Senior team, was selected for the Na�onal team and the rest, as they say, is rugby history. “But it really happened one small goal at a �me,” said Florence. “The more I got involved and learned, the more I wanted to take my game to the next level. And then once I was immersed in it, I just wanted to keep playing as long as possible. “I always played with the thought in mind that this could be my last game. Because you never know. Every game was a privilege to play. Every game you have to work your bu� off and that should never be taken for granted.” The same is true for Hudson High teachers who rst got her involved with
the sport, says Florence. “What good memories. It was the birthplace of my rugby career where I ini�ally fell in love with the game. And I am so grateful to all the teachers and coaches, including Roy Harvey and Gary Peacock who introduced the game and brought rugby culture to Hudson. Also to the teachers who supported the girls’ team, would ensure that it con�nued, and who would put me on this path – Joel Fitleberg, Rob Shutler, Cliff Wilson, and Gary Tenant.” Asked for some of the highlights of her stellar rugby career, Florence - who re�red from interna�onal rugby in 2011, coached for Ste. Anne’s in 2012 and 2013, and now works as a technical writer - replied, “Sadly, I no longer play. And it is hard to pinpoint any specic best memories. I loved it all. The good and the bad. The heartache and the pain. The agonizing hard work at �mes. Yes, I miss playing a lot. Every day I miss it.”
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Vaudreuil-Dorion officials are frustrated by the loss of commercial tax revenue because a 12-storey office complex and two adjacent buildings con�nue to sit empty at 1000 St. Charles Avenue just north of Highway 40.
Loss of tax revenue from empty office complex frustrates Vaudreuil-Dorion officials John Jantak
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The loss of commercial tax revenue due to a vacant 12-storey office building con�nues to stymie Vaudreuil-Dorion ofcials who have been hampered in their efforts to have a proper valua�on done to determine the true value of the structure, said Mayor Guy Pilon during the Monday evening council mee�ng, February 20. The issue surfaced during the rst ques�on period when resident André Crevier told council he was pleased with the minimal property tax increase he received for his residence, but said he was miffed that the valua�on of his house at just over $140,000 is slightly more than current $137,000 valua�on for the office structure and two other buildings located at 1000 St. Charles Avenue. A�empts by the city to get a proper valua�on done for the structures have been impossible because no rm in the province is allowed to conduct one due to stringent provincial government regula�ons, said Pilon. The complex formerly known Future Electronics includes an adjacent ve-storey bunker/data centre and a warehouse that have sat empty for at least ve years. “We’ve been trying year a�er year a�er year to contest the current valua�on. We tried with our specialists and professionals to hire a rm to determine the value of the structure but there is not one evaluator who will do an assessment because there isn’t a comparable building in Vaudreuil-Dorion to do a proper valua�on,” Pilon told Your Local Journal. Frustrated officials “The building itself is worth noth-
ing officially,” said Pilon. “The value of the building is based on occupancy but it’s empty. For the past ve years we’ve been trying to get a professional to do a proper evalua�on but it’s impossible. It’s because of the way the regula�ons are made. We are very frustrated about it, but it’s the law.” Pilon said at least 10 different projects have been proposed over the past few years to revitalize the complex but nothing materialized. While the city does generate revenue from the land which is currently valued at about $8 million, the city has lost substan�al revenue over the years because all three buildings sit empty. Pilon es�mates that if the buildings were properly evaluated, the total valua�on including the land could total $30 million. “It affects us because we have less revenue and it also affects us for the number of jobs that are not available,” said Pilon, who added that all the three facili�es combined could probably host up to 1000 poten�al employees. Culture 21 South Korea Council announced it will be par�cipa�ng in the upcoming Culture 21 summit in Juju, South Korea in May through the auspices of the United Ci�es and Local Governments (UCLG) ini�a�ve. The invita�on is based on the city winning an award and 25,000 Euros last fall for its innova�ve Je Suis... cultural program that was selected by a panel of ve interna�onal judges as a model for other ci�es worldwide to emulate. “As a result of the prize, we’re obliged to a�end to con�nue promo�ng our program,” said Pilon. “We have become recognized as the best around the world because of this project and our cultural vision will con�nue to grow over �me.”
ment. The sport shing license covers one primary angler, the spouse, and any child under the age of 18. The inexpensive rates vary. A typical season permit in our region is $30.13. A season’s length depends on the weather, usually from December 20 to March 20. A shing shack is not compulsory but there are retailers that rent them, all equipped with shing equipment, holes in the ice, heat and access to a designated area. Others invite ice shermen to come all equipped. For example between Hudson and Vaudreuil-Dorion at the Lake of Two Mountains, the people plowing the snow off the ice and permi�ng car access there charge $50 for the season and you can install your own cabin. A reasonable daily access fee is also available. The City of VaudreuilDorion gives access free of charge to the body of water near the skate park on Saint-Charles Avenue. You must buy your own shing license for those areas and cabins are not provided. How long the season lasts is dictated primarily by ice safety. This is tricky since there are various ice strengths and quali�es. One area may be a foot thick while another spot of ice in the same area may be very dangerous and only be a few inches thick. Wind, underwater currents, and even beavers can keep areas of ice thin. One set of standards published by the Société de Sauvetage recommends four inches of new and transparent ice for walking on the ice and ice shing, ve inches for snowmobiling, and 12 inches for cars. Some�mes people fall through the ice. You may recall the 2016 story of a 71-year-old man ice shing 500 metres from the shoreline of Pointe de Moulin in Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot who fell through the ice and died. The town of Pincourt soon therea�er began informing ci�zens of ice hazards via electronic billboards. There are laws other than natural ones that may apply to ice shing. The Criminal Code stands out in sta�ng that, “Everyone who makes, or causes to be made, an opening in ice that is open to or frequented by the public is under a legal duty to guard it in a manner that is adequate to prevent persons from falling in by accident and is adequate to warn them that the opening exists.” It does not say how to cover up holes but manslaughter charges are theore�cally possible. Some municipali�es in Quebec take ice shing pre�y seriously. In the City of Saguenay more than 900 people once assisted a mee�ng organized by the city and three hun�ng and shing associa�ons. They were explaining new rules for installing ice huts, security of vehicles, increased police patrol, and re ex�nguisher requirements. We are fortunate to be near the St. Lawrence Seaway, O�awa River, and Lake of Two Mountains that are lled with the largest diversity of sh species in the province of Quebec. Safety though is paramount. It’s nice to know the lure of ice shing is very alive and well and prac�cing this unique winter ac�vity is a great experience. Please send your legal ques�ons to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca Website of law office: vmaranda.com
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St. Lazare singer-songwriter competing in CBC’s Searchlight Competition Stephanie O’Hanley
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Ask St. Lazare’s Jesse Stone about how he came to qualify for the regional semi-nal round of CBC’s na�onal Searchlight music compe��on and he’ll tell you, “it’s a bit of a funny story.” To enter the online contest, ar�sts need an original song and a music video showcasing their act. “I only found out about the compe��on seven days prior to the deadline,” said Stone, a singersongwriter whose musical inspira�on includes ‘90s classic rock, alt country and singer-songwriters and poet rockers such as Bob Dylan, Lou Reed, Bruce Springsteen, and Tom Pe�y. During the rst round of CBC Searchlight, members of the public can vote once a day for their favourite regional performers, whose videos will also be evaluated by a CBC judging panel. After Round 1 of vo�ng ends February 27, nine posted videos in each region with the highest scores from judges and one posted video with the most public votes will head to the regional nals. Stone is one of 16 singer-songwriters compe�ng in the Montreal region, which counts a total of 58 entries. The footage in for his music video entry, ‘Put Your Trust in Me’ was originally meant for another song. “My video editor and I, and my mastering engineer, we kind of streamlined the whole process to make the deadline,” he said. Filmed in St. Lazare and Hudson during sunny summer weather, the video shows glimpses of greenery and railway tracks, horses and other animals, people
enjoying a carnival, sailing, skateboarding, playing baseball, and having fun outdoors. “The video was shot on Canada Day weekend 2016,” said Stone, who rst got involved in music as a teenager, over 10 years ago. “We just wanted to pay tribute to the area. It’s my rst �me living consecu�vely in this area.” He moved back to St. Lazare a�er being away “for a couple of years,” living in New York City, “playing music there and also other things.” Stone who enjoys “the semi isola�on” of the area yet, “had a feeling I’m lost out in the woods,” was happy to discover he’s surrounded by talented musicians. “I was surprised to start running into a lot of different musicians. Just spending �me at Cunninghams and with some of the locals, you start to see there’s (a lot of) talent… It’s quite rich, the St. Lazare music scene and it contributes in a big way to the Greater Montreal music scene. You wouldn’t necessarily know it from the outside looking in, but it certainly is astounding.” Asked why people should vote for him, Stone replied, “Because rst and foremost I’m a lyricist rst and a songwriter, I’m prolic... I write a lot and I put in a thousand hours of wri�ng and the prize this year for Searchlight is you have the opportunity to co-write a song with a professional Canadian songwriter, a dedica�on song for the 150th anniversary of Canada. I think I would be a good candidate for the posi�on. I’ve had a lot of experience wri�ng songs, by request, for chari�es, and for different events.
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Put your trust in Jesse Stone by voƟng for him (you can vote once a day unƟl the rst round ends February 27). You’ll nd Stone’s CBC Searchlight page, which includes his music video, at www.cbcmusic.ca/searchlight/1502.
I’ve wri�en songs for the refugee crisis... dedica�on songs, wedding songs. I’m a songwriter and I mean that in the truest sense of the word.” To vote for Jesse Stone, visit h�p:// www.cbcmusic.ca/searchlight/1502 On April 21, Jesse Stone will play the
Fairmount Theatre as the opening act for Tommy Youngsteen, a Tom PeƩy, Neil Young and Bruce Springsteen tribute band. For more informaƟon, check out ‘Jesse Stone Music’ on Facebook.
Remembering Stuart McLean Carmen Marie Fabio
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Though Stuart McLean regularly appeared at sold-out venues with capaci�es of thousands of seats, it was at the in�mate 148-seat Hudson Village Theatre in July, 2014, that he performed
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to what his producer Jess Milton later deemed, “…the best audience of the year.” Indeed, the cozy atmosphere fostered an immediate rapport between the crowd and Canada’s most famous raconteur and it was a crack from an audience member who told McLean it wasn’t too late to address his learning disability that had Milton, si�ng at stage le�, doubled over in tears of laughter. And that was before the show even began. “It started out as a sugges�on from one of our board members who said, ‘Why don’t we try?’” said HVT Execu�ve Director Kalina Skulska on landing McLean for a two-night performance. “It took us two years to convince them to come and when he saw the theatre, he really liked the venue.” The team arrived in town a few days before the show to get a feel for the area, staying at The Willows, having lunch at Sauvé’s restaurant, and walking around speaking with the residents. Before presen�ng his two stories of the
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evening - a tale of a road trip by young Sam and his buddy Murphy to transport an unexpected cargo, and another exploring Morley’s memories, experiences, and a life lesson learnt at the hands of a cooking pot, McLean recounted childhood trips to visit Hudson from his na�ve Montreal West and his current reec�ons on the town, including the easy bilingualism of the kids he’d met. His stories were interspersed with musical performances by Montrealbased old-�me country music duo Sin & Swoon, and Hudson’s own na�ve singer, storyteller, and author, Lorne Ellio�. “We rst met when he was on our ‘Madly Off in All Direc�ons’ show,” said Ellio� of McLean, succinctly summing up the memory of their intertwining careers by adding, “He was a good guy. He’ll be missed.” Though they o�en shared a venue, Ellio� said there was never a sense of compe��on between them. “Art is not about compe��on,” Ellio� said. “The fact that there are riots in the stands of soccer games and not so
much at opera is one of the reasons we both got into the arts.” The two performances sold out almost instantly but Skulska recounts theatre staff doing their best to accommodate the demand with extra plas�c sea�ng has�ly assembled, though some folks s�ll weren’t able to score the coveted �ckets. “There was some talk of having him return,” said Skulska but before the scheduling could begin last year, Milton said all bookings were on hold as McLean ba�led the melanoma that would ul�mately claim his life last week, February 15, at age 68. Ellio�, who recently conducted a reading of one of McLean’s stories at Montreal’s Shäika Café summed up his friend’s body of work, a culmina�on of decades of stories following Dave and Morley, Sam and Stephanie, and an assorted menagerie of pets, friends, and visitors. “It serves to remind us that life is short, but art is long.”
PARRYWINKLE JAMES PARRY Despite the seemingly tropical weather this week with temperatures on the plus side, s’now joke folks. To parryphrase The PHOTO BY Bard, I’ve just MAURICE JEFFERIES about had it with this winter of our discontent! Sure, in our neck of the woods, the white stuff looks fairytale-ish on the evergreens. Di�o for diamonds of freezing rain sparkling on the branches. Like the Sword of Damocles, icicles droop dagger-like, one day threatening to decapitate us and then splish-splashing from the roof the next. Privately-contracted snow crews and individuals here in Hudson working all hours doing their best. And then watching on local TV news, cars in Montreal literally buried under snow even before the plows have gone by and interviews with their hapless garageless owners some of them - and I kid you not - armed with household dust pans clearing the windshield and pu�ng on a brave face. Declaring, “Yeah, my Tempo has been crushed and the roof of my house is caving in, so I’m going to be two hours late for work. My boss will understand. He will probably be late too. And then I have to drive home before the rush hour, nd a parking spot, and perhaps start all over again tomorrow. But this is winter in Quebec, eh? Just love it.” Yeah, right! Meanwhile, kudos where kudos is due. The town’s contracted snow-clearing crews obviously went on a blitz last week widening streets and clearing those dangerous corners. Long may it con�nue. At least un�l spring! --------------HUDSON’S NEW QUEEN MUM – And now let’s switch from white to 50 shades of green. And a touch of orange. To be more specic, to all the fun and celebra�ons leading up to Hudson’s 8th Annual Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 18, that kicks off this Saturday, February 25, with The Queen & Court selec�on night and corona�on at Whitlock Golf & Country Club when, at press �me, it was conrmed that eight
young ladies were vying to be Queen of all the Irish - and wannabe Irish, if only for a day - in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region. Whoever wears the crown, however, their Queen Mum has already been selected. And what a wonderful choice it is! For she is none other than Carol Laws, a long-�me dedicated volunteer in Hudson and environs along with being founder, and s�ll president, of Le Pont/ Bridging Food Bank now celebra�ng its 20th anniversary of helping those less fortunate in our community. Says Jim Beauchamp, of Cunninghams Pub fame and president of the parade’s organizing commi�ee, “Carol is a shining example of a seless volunteer and dedica�on to others in the region and we are so proud that she has accepted to be this year’s Queen Mum.” Says Carol, whose du�es will comprise a�ending all the parade’s many events - including the big one in Montreal - and to watch over the Queen and her Princesses throughout, “I am very happy to represent the Irish in this year’s parade and, a�er researching my ancestry, I was so proud to discover that I have Irish blood on my father’s side of the family.” --------------A TIRELESS VOLUNTEER - And here’s what else I learned about Carol. Upon moving to Hudson in 1977, she immediately began volunteering her �me with the Hudson YMCA working at their preschool and then star�ng a pre-kindergarten cooking class. She would go on to give of her �me with the Hudson Canada Day celebra�ons for many years, volunteer at Mount Pleasant Elementary School as class mother, and contribute to their Home and School AssociaƟon. She then moved on to Evergreen School in St. Lazare, becoming a volunteer in the school office. And it was here that she rst got the idea of star�ng a food bank. Recalls Carol, “There was a family that a�ended the school, with three children, and the father lost his job. They had no money and I helped feed them for six weeks before his unemployment kicked in. It was then that I saw a great need for a food bank in the area and,
a�er that, the Le Pont/Bridging organiza�on was born. Today, 20 years later, we are a Registered Charitable OrganizaƟon with an income tax number, a board of directors, and nine dedicated members.” Bravo Carol. Or should I now say, Your Majesty! Tickets for the corona�on night, by the way, are s�ll available I do believe. They are $25 and include a choice of three Irish-style meals, the pageant, and the great music of Salty Dog. For reserva�ons call Whitlock Golf & Country Club at (450) 458-5305, extension 200. And hope to see you there! --------------FIGHTING CANCER - And what a fabulous night it was at Bar Chez Maurice in St. Lazare this past Saturday, February 18, when a jam-packed fundraising show for Montreal-based Hope & Cope and one of its programs called CancerFight Club - which supports young adults living with cancer and their families raised some $11,000 in both �cket and raffle sales. Starring on stage as it did, local group Exit 22, headed up by Hudsonite Daniel Vincent in a brilliant tribute to The Tragically Hip and their lead singer, Gord Downie, who was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour last May. And a tough act to follow a�er Double Take got the audience really in the mood with a great set. Said Daniel a�er the show, with ve�me cancer survivor and co-organizer, Deborah Bridgman, “We would sum up the evening as an unqualied success on so many levels. And we do hope that it will con�nue to raise awareness of this great cause.” Way to go guys and gals. T’was a night to remember! --------------ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE - Speaking of fundraisers, the stage at Hudson Village Theatre was packed to overowing this past week with not an actor in sight and absolutely nobody in the audience. They were all volunteers busily stuffing envelopes being sent out to help raise dona�ons for new challenges that the theatre wants to tackle this year in celebra�on of its 25th season. Namely, pain�ng the exterior, hooking up to the town’s sewer system, and con�nuing to provide quality live theatre year-round. Explains HVT president, Kalina Skulska, “As with most not-for-prot the-
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Supporters of Hudson Village Theatre were busy preparing a fundraising mailing this week that will see an anonymous donor matching every dollar raised up to $50,000.
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Co-organizers of The Tragically Hip tribute night at Bar Chez Maurice, Deborah Bridgman and Julie Szasz, welcomed a sold-out audience that helped raise some $11,000 for the cause for cancer research.
atres such as ours, box office revenues only cover a por�on of the costs and the rest comes from individuals or patrons who believe in what we are doing. Not only to be enjoyed by residents but by so many others from throughout the region. Over 18,000 patrons go through this old train sta�on’s doors every year and in 2016 our theatre was ac�ve for 265 days!” Adds Heather Markgraf-Lowe, HVT founder, “It is so heartwarming to see the theatre today and realize the way it is part of the life-blood of our community. Through generous dona�ons last year, it was able to replace the roof and dormers. Also, upgrades to its technical equipment, allowing the theatre to do more challenging and higher quality work.” Obviously believing in its future, an anonymous donor has come forward to match every dollar donated up to $50,000. Which means that every dona�on received from individuals can be doubled. And it is tax deduc�ble. For further info, call HVT at (450) 458-5361. --------------MARRIAGE ON THE ROCKS - In closing, another classied ad that purportedly appeared in a U.K. newspaper recently, according to YLJ wag, Jane Kirkwood. WEDDING DRESS FOR SALE. Worn once by mistake. Call Stephanie. Don’t you just love it? Our own reliable classieds, by the way, start on page 18. And nary a men�on of a bridal gown! And that’s a wrap! E-mail: creaƟon@videotron.ca
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For Hudson’s new Irish Queen Mum, Carol Laws, it was volunteer Ɵme as usual this week at her Le Pont/Bridging Food Bank.
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25 days until spring Spring to life C.J. Maxwell
Special contributor
A�er the long stretches of diminished daylight, freezing temperatures, and months of being sequestered in layers of brell, wool, and Gore-Tex, we’re set once again to tenta�vely welcome the rejuvena�on of the immediate world around us.
While determining the rst day of spring is a complicated process that factors in the Vernal Equinox, the day of the year the sun crosses the celes�al equator heading northbound, the rest of us gauge it by the amount of sunlight, the appearance of certain shoots and buds, and of course, the sigh�ng of the rst robin. The very name of the season (previ-
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ously called Lent in the 14th Century) is said to refer to plants ‘springing’ from the ground. And while we in the temperate zones view spring as an end to bi�er cold and isola�on, the season is fêted around the world, albeit in different months depending on geographical loca�on. Australia, for example, welcomes spring in November. Spring�me is also associated with awakening on a more poli�cal level. World uprisings of recent memory have been dubbed with monikers including 2011’s Arab Spring that saw the Arab world’s widespread reac�ons to poli�cal corrup�on and human rights’ viola�ons and, closer to home, the Maple Spring (or Printemps d’Érable, a play on Printemps arabe) that saw Quebec students band together to protest tui�on increases by the Liberal Government headed by then Premier Jean Charest. Fashion and decora�ng experts are the rst to jump on the bandwagon of seasonal colours that typically debut in spring clothing lines. The trend this year, according to the experts at Pantone, are strong on the primaries of the colour wheel including Primrose Yellow, Lapis Blue, and Flame Red, followed by subtler tones including a pale aqua named Island Paradise and a dusty rose dubbed Pale Dogwood. Also redolent of spring, Greenery, a fresh and vibrant hue, has been designated as Pantone’s colour of the year for 2017.
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In our age of pervasive social media, a Facebook study has determined that couples are most likely to break up during spring�me, along with two weeks before Christmas. The term ‘Spring Fever’ refers to mental and physical symptoms associated with the arrival of spring, including restlessness and increased sexual appe�te which may explain the Facebook sta�s�cs. If medical studies are to be believed, sperm concentra�on is highest in the spring and children grow faster in the spring than any other �me of year. As bears, bats, and groundhogs stumble out of their hiberna�on fugue, it’s when the real star of the spring show – the robin – graces us with his song at the crack of dawn, that we know the nice weather is imminent.
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The English Gardener Super Sumac and the robins are back James Parry
Your Local Journal
With snow rapidly mel�ng and robin-egg blue skies above this past weekend, I saw a totally unexpected and most magnicent sight in my garden early on Monday, February 20. Not one, not two, but ve red-chested robins bob-bob-bobbing along seemingly having a ball gobbling up the last of the orange sumac seeds that have miraculously survived the winter. Also a crazy cardinal singing his li�le lungs out on the tall cedar nearby. I can only put it down to the fact that, like many of us, the li�le birdies think it is spring already. If only it were true. For spring is officially s�ll four weeks away, on March 20, to be exact. And for sure, the worst could s�ll be yet to come. All of which got me thinking about one of my favourite trees in the garden, the aforemen�oned, much-maligned sumac of which I have about six. Each about 18 feet high or so and which during the summer - at least in my imagina�on - look for all the world like exo�c palm trees. They didn’t start out that way, of course. But whenever I spo�ed a new shoot coming up, I would trim all the emerging branches and leaves from the main trunk, support it with a pole, and con�nue doing so un�l I could no longer reach it without standing on a stepladder. And voilà! A tall stately tree as opposed to an invasive, low-growing, scrubby-looking shrub that can be seen lining the sides of roadways throughout Quebec and crowding out any other plants below.
Yup, I love sumac, one of about 35 species of owering plants in the genus Rhus that grow in subtropical and temperate regions throughout the world, especially in East Asia, Africa, and North America. And whose fruits, or drupes to give them their correct name, nd myriad uses in everything from medicinal applica�ons, to spicing up food, to pipe-making. In Middle Eastern cuisine, for example, they are powdered into a spice to add a zing to salads and meats. In Arab cuisine, it is used as a garnish on such dishes as humus and tashi. In North America, it is said that it is some�mes used to make a refreshing drink as well as a component - when combined with tobacco - in tradi�onal smoking mixtures. Researchers have also discovered that sumac was used as a treatment for several different ailments in medieval medicine. And an 11th-century shipwreck off the coast of Rhodes, excavated by archeologists in the 1970s, contained commercial quan��es of drupes which could have been intended for use as medicine or as a culinary spice. Other fascina�ng sumac trivia. Some beekeepers reportedly use dried drupes as a source of fuel for their smokers. Their stems also have so� pith in the center that is useful in tradi�onal Na�ve American pipe-making. And, at one �me, they were commonly used as pipe stems in the northern United States. All I know for sure, for I have witnessed it with my own eyes, is that the robins love them. Par�cularly right now when the worms and grubs that they normally feast on are s�ll hiberna�ng far below. UnƟl next Ɵme! E-mail: creaƟon@videotron.ca
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Pawsitively purrfect pets Alternatives to cat declawing Jules-Pierre Malartre
Special contributor
Declawing is an op�on that many cat owners consider and while the prac�ce is popular in Quebec, it had become one of the most controversial elec�ve surgical op�ons and more and more veterinarians refuse to perform the procedure. While it’s normal for cat owners to want to protect their furniture, there are op�ons to declawing that offer the same results. The problem with declawing is that it will not stop cats from scratching; it will only prevent them from damaging furniture. Declawing also has very adverse effects on cats’ behavior and can introduce long-term issues and health problems. Some of the complica�ons include long-term pain, which can cause aggression, li�er box problems, anxiety, and fear. One of the key points in educa�ng the public is to stress that declawing does not merely remove the claws.
“It’s actually a par�al amputa�on. It’s not just a nail, it’s an en�re part of the bone,” says Dr. Enid S�les of Sherwood Park Animal Hospital. Dr. S�les also leads the Quebec chapter of the Paw Project, an interna�onal ini�a�ve that aims to educate the public about the painful and crippling effects of feline declawing, and to promote animal welfare through the aboli�on of the prac�ce of declaw surgery, and to rehabilitate cats that have been declawed. The Paw Project has scored several important victories in several US ci�es. Quebec veterinarians and animal advocates have won a major ba�le in prohibi�ng some elec�ve surgical procedures done for cosme�c purposes, such as tail docking and ear cropping, but there is s�ll work to do for declawing to be outlawed as well. “As new graduates in veterinary medicine are coming out, many are opposed to the procedure. I believe we are going to see some signicant changes,” Dr. S�les says.
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There are op�ons to declawing, and all of them require some work, an adapta�on period, and some pa�ence. “Cats have a lot of preferences, which are very individual, as to where they like to scratch their claws, on what kind of substrates, carpet, wood, or straw. So, nding what they prefer – and loca�on – are very important. We can do some experiments at home and nd out the best loca�on and surface. The scratching posts have to be in an area that is very secure. It must not be moved around; cats really don’t like that. Clip-
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ping their claws will also really help, because the cats’ claws won’t catch as much on fabric,” Dr. S�les advises. Cat owners who do purchase a scratching post and who are not successful at rst should not give up. If the cat is not using the scratching post, there are solu�ons. It may take some �me to test. “We tend to hide our scratching posts, but cats want to do their claws right in your living room, in their spot, on your couch. ConƟnued on page 13
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Continued from page 12 The ideal situa�on is to cover your sofa with something they don’t like— �nfoil, plas�c, anything—and put your scratching post underneath the foot of the sofa where it can’t move, and put some catnip on that scratching post,” Dr. S�le advises.Once cats are used to that scratching post, you can put it somewhere else that’s more convenient. Most of the �me, it’s just a ma�er of nding the right post. There are many op�ons when it comes to posts, some are covered in carpe�ng and some are made of wood. Some inexpensive solu�ons also use corrugated cardboard. Nail caps are effec�ve in some cases according to Dr. S�les. “They are an ef-
fec�ve tool if you’ve just adopted a cat, and you’re having trouble ge�ng it to use the scratching post, or you don’t have �me to gure out how to use it.” Cats will not be able to scratch your furniture while they are wearing them, but they do need to be reapplied. “We feel it’s a good interim choice, but it’s not a long-term solu�on,” Dr. S�les adds. Dr. S�les prefers to use posi�ve reinforcement and training instead of nega�ve reinforcement techniques such as using a spray bo�le lled with water to stop cats from scratching the furniture. “The problem with punishment is that cats will develop fear of their owners. So, we don’t recommend it.” For more info, you can also visit the Paw Project’s webpage at www.pawproject.org.
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Up for adoption Here is beau�ful McGregor who was found outside by a very nice couple while it was very cold. No one has claimed him therefore he is now available for adop�on. He’s quite the charmer! He’s so happy to be warm, his belly full and have lots of love from his foster family and their dog that he gives you back lots of love in return. He seems to have a very large capacity to adapt to changes. McGregor was neutered and vaccinated. He was born February 2, 2012. For more informa�on on McGregor, please call (514) 706-2287 or send us an email at cascavaudreuil@outlook.com.
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Dental and Oral Health
Oral Infection - You may not even know you have it
Gingivi�s and periodon��s are oral infec�ons that may affect up to 75 per cent of adults and children. What we know today is that these and other oral infec�ons can affect your overall health. Gingivi�s as an infec�on can be so mild that you may not even be aware that you have it. Even mild gingivi�s should be taken seriously because it can easily lead to the next stage of infec�on, or periodon��s. Bacteria commonly found in the mouth will grow and mul�ply un�l the chemicals that they produce begin to destroy the �ssues around the teeth. At the onset of gingivi�s, there is usually bleeding and inamma�on. If not controlled, this destruc�on may con�nue un�l the small threads or ligaments that hold each tooth in place become compromised, weak, or broken - resul�ng in periodontal pockets and recession of the gums around the infected teeth. When oral bacteria are out of bal-
ance, the whole body is affected. Oral health is a very important key to systemic or overall health. Bleeding and inamma�on in the mouth opens the gateway for oral bacteria to enter the bloodstream and spread throughout the body. Oral infec�on can also occur in other ways. Even without any sign of gum disease - in what appears to be a dentally sound mouth - anaerobic bacteria, (bacteria that don’t require oxygen to survive), can grow out of control, changing the normal bacterial balance. When this happens, the over-populated bacteria produce bad-smelling gases resulting in a condi�on of persistent halitosis (bad breath). Once out of balance, the bacteria o�en stay that way even with the best oral hygiene care. Chemical by-products of these bacteria can break down the oral �ssue, gaining access to the bloodstream and the en�re body.
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The new word for Plaque is Oral Biolm. For many years we referred to the s�cky substance formed on our teeth as plaque. The new word for this substance is biolm.
Oral Biolms are very sophis�cated systems and dental plaque is a classic biolm. ConƟnued on page 15
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Continued from page 14 Biolms are found on the teeth, on the tongue, the cheek �ssues and on all mucous membranes of the oral cavity. Where does biolm come from? Development of a biolm in the oral cavity begins with pioneer bacteria that form in the mouth of newborn infants. The infant gets its rst group of bacteria from the caregiver, usually the mother. Bacteria from the air and from other people around the infant make up the rest of the popula�on. How quickly these microorganisms will grow in the infant’s mouth and body depends on
the gene�c structure of the child, the immune system and nutri�on. Biolms and Oral InfecƟon Bacteria work well together and are benecial to us if they are controlled through good oral hygiene and dental care. When groups of harmful bacteria become more dominant we begin to see condi�ons such as gingivi�s and periodon��s develop. Some�mes there is no visible oral infec�on but there may be odours or unpleasant tastes that are symptoms of bad breath. Alison Logee is an Independent Registered Dental Hygienist in St. Eugene, Ontario. Find out more at: www.happyhygienist.com Source: Oravital.com
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The Town of Saint-Lazare officially announced the event’s honour president as well as the dates of the third edi�on of the Saint-Lazare Au Galop Fes�val July 8 and 9. On Monday, February 20 at 1:30 p.m. at the Saint-Lazare Library, Councillor Pamela Tremblay, Ambassador of the Fes�val accompanied by Mayor Robert Grimaudo and members of the town council, announced the official nomina�on of P.J. Stock, former NHL player and sports journalist, as Honourary President of the Saint-Lazare Au Galop Fes�val. “I am proud to be able to get involved in the community, especially through such an amazing family-focused fes�val,” said Stock. P.J. Stock is a former professional hockey player who has lived in SaintLazare with his wife and four children for the last 12 years. During his seven years in the NHL, P.J. Stock played for several renowned teams including the New York Rangers, the Montreal Canadiens, the Philadelphia Flyers and the Boston Bruins. His exper�se lead to a career in radio and television where he has shared his knowledge of the sport on TEAM 990 and CHOM-FM. He has also appeared on Hockey Night in Canada, Sportsnet and is currently part of the An�chambre team on RDS. In 2016, P.J. Stock suffered a tremendous personal loss when his brother Dean Stock passed away following a ba�le with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The rst founda�on supported by the Fes�val is the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Society of Quebec. As a tribute to Dean Stock, the Saint-Lazare Au Galop Fes�val will be giving a por�on of dona�ons received during the event to ALS Quebec. This illness generally strikes between the ages of 40 and 75. An es�mated 2,500 to 3,000
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Fes�val Ambassador Pamela Tremblay, Mayor Robert Grimaudo, and Honourary President P. J. Stock announce the third edi�on of the Au Galop equestrian fes�val.
Canadians over the age of 18 are currently living with ALS. More people die of ALS every year than of muscular dystrophy, mul�ple sclerosis and cys�c brosis combined. The second founda�on supported by the Fes�val is Centre équestre thérapeu�que Marie-Laurence The riding centre’s volunteers will be back at the Saint-Lazare Au Galop Fes�val for a third consecu�ve year collec�ng voluntary dona�ons from fes�valgoers at the public parking lots managed by the Town during the Fes�val. The centre’s main mission is improving the quality of life of children living with physical, intellectual or learning disabili�es by offering them riding lessons adapted to their needs. A customized training program is created for each child. To par�cipate in the Fes�val, retailers can register for the cultural, equestrian and/or food fair. Contact Roxane Aubin, Project Manager (raubin@ville. saint-lazare.qc.ca or (450) 424-8000, ext. 281) before April 28, 2017. Deadline for sponsorship opportuni�es is May 1, 2017.
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To submit your “Things to See and Do”, send your information to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca before Tuesday noon. All announcements should include dates, times and addresses. Publishing priority will be given to free events, non-profit, and community based groups. BEACONSFIELD Nova West Island invites you to join us for Lou Gehrig’s Disease/ALS Family Caregivers Support Group the rst Monday of every month from 6 to 8 p.m. at 447 Beaconseld Blvd. For more informa�on or to register, contact Viviane Schami, RN at (514) 695-8335 ext. 209 or vschami@novawi.org. HUDSON There is an Open Studio for all actual and aspiring ar�sts Wednesday, March 1, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Hudson Community Centre, Youth Room, 394 Main Road. Sketch or paint from a live studio model. There is a fee of $5. This studio is sponsored by the Ar�stesHudsonAr�sts Associa�on and is organized by the ar�st, Monique Verdier. All ages, media and levels are welcome. Bring a friend and enjoy a crea�ve a�ernoon. For a deligh�ul evening, come to St. Mary’s Pancake Supper Tuesday, February 28, 6 p.m. in the Parish Hall, 273 Main Road, Como. Adults $10 and children $5. All very welcome. RSVP: Elsie Chapman: (450) 458-5226. Come to Le Nichoir Wild Bird ConservaƟon Centre to spend an hour with one of our biologists for StoryƟme, a fun ac�vity for 3 to 6-year-old children. The ac�vity includes a book read aloud animated with bird puppets, a cra�, and a short visit of the centre or introduc�on about bird rehabilita�on. Join us at 637 Main Road, the 4th Friday of each month in English (3rd in French), 10:30 to 11:30
a.m. Fee is $5 per child. Reserva�ons required by email, educa�on@lenichoir. org, or by phone at (450) 458-2809. Book signing for the new play by Frank Hicks, For All The Heroes, will take place at Décor Serenity, 67 Cameron Road, from 12 to 1 p.m., Saturday, February 25. Price is $10 with all funds collected to be donated to the Veterans Emergency Transi�on Services Canada in support of Canadian soldiers suffering from Post-Trauma�c Stress Disorder (PTSD). NOVA Hudson, a publicly-funded community nursing service, invites you to a�end their Spectacular Gala Dinner Show featuring three-�me Juno award winner Kim Richardson. This 60th anniversary ‘Diamond Reec�ons Diamant’ formal fundraiser will be held at Whitlock Golf & Country Club, 128 Côte Saint-Charles on Saturday, April 29. Tickets $150. Contact us via: NOVAgala2017@gmail.com or visit www.NOVAhudson.com. Hudson’s own Meals on Wheels/ Popote Roulante needs several volunteer cooks to work once a month on meal prepara�on. This is an all-volunteer non-prot organiza�on that prepares and delivers cooked meals to senior ci�zens who are unable to do it for themselves. Three-course meals are prepared for about 30 clients on Tuesday and Friday mornings and delivered by noon. Clients are charged a nominal amount for the service. Food prepara�on is done at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre, 394 Main Road. Volunteer drivers deliver the meals. If you would like more
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Our team of volunteers is supported by Revenue Quebec and Canada Revenue Agency. This service is free and conden�al and is intended for individuals and families with an income for 2016 that must not exceed: Individual - $23,000; couple - $30,000; Adult with one child $26,000, each dependent child - $2,000; and interest income must be below $1,000. Mandatory requirement: For the tenant: RL-31 Slip (provided by the landlord); for the homeowner: Municipal tax bill. If you meet all of these criteria, you can bring your documents without an appointment Tuesdays and Wednesdays from February 28 to April 19, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3:30 p.m., Centre d’ac�on bénévole L’Actuel, 88, rue Adèle. For more informa�on please call (450) 455-3331. FURTHER AFIELD The Glengarry Ar�sts’ Collec�ve’s rst public event is a two-day art exhibit. Open to the art-curious, this is a unique opportunity to engage with 34 talented and varied ar�sts at an unusual venue – a funeral home, 580 Main Street, Alexandria, Ontario. Friday, February 24, is an oportunity for a grown-up evening with four rooms of dis�nc�ve art. Wine and cheese with jazz/pop piano and vocals by Ka�e Ditschun. Doors open at 6 p.m. On Saturday, February 25, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., families are encouraged to view the more than 100 works - pain�ngs, sculpture, glasswork, clay, bronze and other metal. Come have coffee with the ar�sts: nd out what all the fuss is about. For more informa�on, contact glengarryar�stscollec�ve@gmail. com or (613) 362-9949.
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Dry Firewood. Stacking and kindling available. Very reasonable. Dan: 514-291-1068
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Landscaping company in Hudson/St. Lazare looking for people for landscaping maintenance work (grass cutting, general landscaping maintenance, etc.). Knowledge of Zeroturn mowers, small power equipment and a valid driver’s licence is needed. Mid-April – late November. $12.50 - $14.50/hour. 450-458-0055
125 - FOR RENT 4½, 2nd floor, condo style, in St. Polycarpe, 2 parking spots, shed, animals allowed, including pitbulls. Beautiful view. Quiet. No street behind. Access to a grassed yard. Ideal for family with dog and children. $725/month. Available April 1. 514-236-1114 (170302) 1000 sq. ft. office in Ormstown, Main Street, 36 Lambton, $600/month, heating, electricity, and internet included. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170309)
150 - SERVICES House cleaning services available, weekly, bi-weekly and monthly. St-Lazare and Hudson areas. Please call 514-512-1973 (170223) Art Classes. Atelier de Bresoles is now giving classes in our Hudson studio. Come learn traditional drawing and painting skills in a small-group environment. Classes offered Sundays, ages 15+. Please see our website for more information: www. atelierdebresoles.com or call 450-2023772 (170223) Caregiver / Companionship services available in Hudson/Rigaud area. Can escort you for shopping, outings, appointments, etc. Prepare light meals. Light housekeeping, etc. Pet friendly. Fully bilingual. References available. For further information call Carol 450-458-0776, 514703-2223 (170223) Hi! Need your roof cleaned? Free estimate, no obligation. Call John 514-979-3067 (170223) ¿Moving? All jobs. Reliable, reasonable, fully equipped. Local and Ontario, Maritimes, USA. 35 yrs experience. Call Bill or Ryan 514-457-2063. Registered Gun Smith. Number one buyer of used guns in Quebec. 514-453-5018 Moving Service, local, trailer rentals. Call Colin: 514-850-9948 Tutoring available for Mathematics, at any level, in French or English by experienced retired math teacher. Have helped many St. Lazare and Hudson students achieve high marks in their final exams. Call Astrid 514646-1528 (h), 514-441-5327(c) (170302) Local Handyman, walkway, roof and deck shoveling; change light and plumbing fixtures; soffit ventilation work, aluminum and vinyl repairs, caulking around windows and doors, door hanging and handles; automotive repairs; equestrian experience, farm work. Good with animals. Gary 514-5025512 (170302) ALL RENOVATIONS & CONSTRUCTION. FREE ESTIMATES. FRAMING, PLASTER, PAINTING, WINDOWS, DOORS, FLOORS (HARDWOOD & FLOATING), STAIRS, CERAMIC, TILING, BASEMENTS. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. EXPERIENCED WORK 514402-9223 - RBQ 5688-2244-01 Marriott Soleil High Quality Professional House Cleaning. Maid Services at Affordable Prices. Servicing Hudson, St. Lazare, Vaudreuil, West Island. Ramona 514-647-4775 (170223) 18
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Jacques Harvey Piano School. Experienced, qualified teacher offers piano lessons to beginners or advanced students. Children and adults are welcome. Call 450-455-1544. SINGING LESSONS. Private or SemiPrivate. In my home (St-Lazare). Sing the songs you love! Call Morgan. 514-6071308 References available. Experienced cleaning lady with spots available weekly or bi-weekly. Hard working, reliable and trustworthy; references available. Call Janine at: 514-886-6762 (170302)
Paul’s Painting, small & large renovations. Call 514-900-5839 (170223)
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Central Vacuum and Canister Vacuum Cleaners. Sales and repair of all brands. SEBO Vacuum Cleaner $398 and up. (Electrolux, Filter Queen, Kenmore and Central Vac). Central Vac Electron with bag, hose, accessories $675. Other brands available from $329 and up. Repair and service of all central vacuum systems. Parts and bags (all makes). Biodegradable cleaning supplies. Toilet paper $31.95/48 rolls. AspirateursHudson.com 67 McNaughten, Hudson, Quebec 450-458-7488 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 Retired Cabinet Maker. Repair of small furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities. Custom-made furniture. Kitchen and bathroom renovations. Jean-Claude Leger 450-458-0887, 514-944-0981, jcleger381@ gmail.com (170302) Handyman/Contractor, reliable, 20 years experience. Plumbing, electrical, carpentry, cement work/repairs, decks. Structural experience. No job too big. Discounts for future contracts. Derek 514898-4392 (170316) 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
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225 – FINANCIAL SERVICES Antoine Nasry, CPA. Our professional accounting team offers accurate, affordable income tax planning, preparation and filing for individual, self-employed and incorporations; as well bookkeeping and financial statement preparation for incorporations. 412 Boul. Harwood, Suite 114, Vaudreuil-Dorion, www. antoinenasry.com info@antoinenasry.com 514-552-7785, 514-967-9710 (170406)
250 - REAL ESTATE SALE Largest Cortland Apple Producer in Quebec, located in St. Antoine Abbé. 70,000 bushels, with buildings. 140 acres. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170302)
1½ renovated cottage on quiet street in Ormstown. 3 bedrooms, attached garage, new windows. $129,000. Patrick Pietry, INCOME TAX - individuals, families and Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450-829self-employed, reasonable rates, electronic 2653 (170309) EFILE, more than 20 years experience. Vaudreuil-Dorion. 514-441-2781 / mdescoteaux_ Maple Bush with pipeline in Franklin/ wi@hotmail.com (170309) Covey Hill, 6,240 taps, $800,000. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450829-2653 (170309)
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$ Buy car for scrap. Running or not, 24/7. www.scrapvehicule.com Call 514-951-4203 Local Music Geek willing to purchase your record collections and vintage audio gear. Some audio gear names and these are only a few Sansui, Mcintosh, Dynaco, Marantz, etc. Turntables, Receivers, Amps. I will come to you . Thank You. Mark 514402-2242 (170223) A Military Collector looking for medals, flags, swords, uniforms, documents, helmets, hats, all related war memorabilia WWI, WWII, Canadian/German or others. Antiques, collectibles, aviation, nautical, coins, badges, maps, signs. Please contact Patrick 450-458-4319, patrick148@ca.inter. net, 2760A Côte St-Charles, St-Lazare, Reni Decors (170330) CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS. Mystery writers may submit their best Police procedural whodunit short stories, between 6000 and 8000 words. Only one piece accepted. Current pay is $0.05/word for accepted stories with a $400 maximum. For additional information, Jean Bissonnette bissonnettejean7@gmail.com Looking for a used pinball machine. Call Greg 514-827-9484 Small family looking for a meticulous and honest cleaning lady in St-Lazare to do a list of tasks. 4 hours $60. Every 2 weeks. Please send an email: dreamstable@live.ca (170309)
200 – CAREERS/EMPLOYMENT Busy Residential Roofing Company Requires Experienced Roofer. Tel.: 514-3581969 (170223)
Apple Orchard in Franklin; large new industrial buildings; 140 acres; 55 acres apple orchard; 70,000 bushels last year; asking $1.6 million. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170309) 35 minutes to Montreal, 20 minutes to 401, in Howick. Includes industrial buildings 132’ x 60’, 47’ x 77’, ceilings 16’ to 20’ high, cement platforms, loading docks. Well prepared for trucks. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170302)
Small well-appointed house in Ormstown, many renos, metal roof, attached garage, two baths, shed in back large lot, on dead end street, ideal for kids, near hospital and other village amenities. $129,000. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170302) Large house in Ormstown. Needs TLC. On wooded land, maple trees, some pasture, ideal for large family, near Montreal, i.e.: 30 minutes to Vaudreuil / Hudson; possible bigenerational. $300,000. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170302)
Large bungalow on waterfront overlooking rapids and town of Huntingdon. Many renovations, hardwood floors, fireplace, gazebo, paved driveway, exclusive sector, low taxes. Double garage. Possible apartment in basement. $249,000. Athelstan River Road. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170302)
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Maple Bush, 8,000 taps, plus 200,000 board feet of Red Oak, in Havelock. 140 acres. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170302)
Hyundai Accent 2002, 1.5, automatic, blue, winter tires, good winter car, $800. 450-458-7488
1992 Lincoln 192,000 km. V-8 auto, fully equipped, used for weddings, second owner, electric roof. Invested $12,000. Must sell (illness) $1250 Cash. 514-453-7468
Ford Freestar minivan 2004, white, 4.2 litres, 132,000kms, 5 door, 4 seater, rear tinted windows, electric doors and windows, A/C, rust proofed, good condition, new brakes and discs, new spark plug wires, 4 winter tires, $2900. 450-458-7488 1996 Honda Civic Si with multiple modifications: JDA B16A SIR II, cams, Exedy clutch, JDM ITR S80 LSD trans. w/short shift, urethane engine mounts, Sparco quick release steering wheel, Sparco seats w/Willans 4 pt. harness, Neuspeed sport springs w/Koni front shocks, frt/rear strut bars, stainless brake lines and much more. $6500 or best offer. 514-979-1603
275 – GARAGE /MOVING SALE Quality furniture for sale: timeless leather couch, button-tufted and nailhead trim; red Chinese armoire and table; dining room chairs; 4 poster bed, armoire, matching desk; bureaus, etc. 18 Stephenson, Hudson, Saturday, February 18 and 25, 9am – 4pm. Earlier appointment: 514484-5266 (170223)
325 - AUTOS FOR SALE Chevrolet Malibu LS sedan 2013 top condition, 77,175 kms, OnStar feature, 2 sets of tires on rims with steel mags. $10,950. 450458-0527
2009 VW Rabbit, 2.5 litre, gas, 5-speed manual transmission, black, heated seats and mir- 2009 White Saturn Outlook, 8 passenger, rors, AC, power windows, locks, mirrors, sun- 120,000kms, good condition, $9500. 438-878roof and fog lights. 130,000 km. $9,600 Call 8587 514-886-1008 2006 Mercedes CLS 500,Silver, never winter MG Midget MkII 1964 Red. 120,700kms, driven. 86,000 kms, very clean, $18,000 – ne1098cc, 1 litre, 56Hp, 4 cylinder. Hard and gotiable. Call Ray: 514-668-9718. soft top, 4 new tires, new battery and sus2008 Toyota Prius hybrid. 5 passenger pension blades, tape player. A pleasure to hatchback. Lady driven. 148,000km. $25 to drive and in very good condition. Ready $38 fills tank. Toyota maintained. Excellent for summer. $10,500. 514-528-8703 condition. 8 tires on 8 mags. Duratech rust treatment yearly, no rust $8900. Kerry 514774-2986
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BMW 550I 2007 Mint shape, New tires/ brakes all around, fresh maintenance. Second owner sale, 173,000kms. $9950. Fully equipped. View on Kijiji. Call 514-742-2779
1352 sq. ft. ground floor location. Main Rd behind Royal LePage Village. Very bright office. Easy parking. Available as of March 1st, 2017.
Mercedes CLK 320 - 1999 - Convertible, Silver. 208,000 KM. $6,900. Call 514-216-9217.
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To Jesse CuƩell residing at 1615 blvd Perrot NDIP J7V 7P2 from Alan Mathieson residing at 3 87th ave NDIP please collect ALL of your items. They will be disposed of or sold 90 days of the noƟce being posted unless you take the items or establish a right to the items. Items include Everything in house and outside including vehicle (truck GMC) 1GCGK13U63F190773
Take notice that Victoria Christine Quilliam, whose home address is 14, rue Carrière, Notre-Dame-de-l’ÎlePerrot, Québec J7V 7P2, will present to the “Directeur de l’état Civil”, in her quality of mother, a request to change the name of Thomas Alexander Rix to Thomas Alexander Quilliam-Rix, whose home address is 14, rue Carrière, Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot, Quebec J7V 7P2.
In Memoriam
LALIBERTÉ, Diane 1951 – 2017
After a courageous battle against cancer, on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at the age of sixty-five, Mrs. Diane Laliberté from St-Lazare passed away. She leaves to mourn her beloved husband Brian Ito, her sons Jean-Sébastien and Julien (Roxanne), her step daughter Stephanie (Colin), her step son Mark (Natalie), her grandchildren Lucas and Jeremy, her step grandchildren Tyson and Nash, her sister Lucie (Normand)and her brother Jean-François (Sylvie). She is also survived by her brother-in-law, sister-in-law and nieces. The family will receive condolences, on Saturday, February 25, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at: Vaudreuil-Soulanges Palliative Care Residence 90 Como Gardens – 2nd Floor Hudson J0P 1H0 450-202-2202 A Celebration of her life will take place at 12 p.m. at the same place. In lieu of flowers, donations to Vaudreuil-Soulanges Palliative Care Residence www.vspcr.org would be greatly appreciated.
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1997 Ford Cobra Mustang SVT. Good condition. Triple black. New clutch. New tires. New magnaflow mufflers. Asking price $9500. 514996-6965
Honda Civic Reverb 2 door, silver, 2005, manual, A/C, 6 CD player, brakes, brake pads, discs and bearings done late 2015, 288,000kms, great little car. Recent oil change and transmission fluid. 4 winter tires – 2 years old, $1800, 514-261-7043
In Memoriam
Gerald Maagendans After a courageous battle with respiratory illness, Gerald passed away Saturday February 18, 2017, with family by his side. Cherished husband of Elly, father of Suzanne (Chris) and Jennifer (Jason), proud grandfather of Levi, Arlo and Devon. We would like to thank Dr. Ernst, Dr. Welik and staff for all their care over the years. Gerald will be deeply missed by all his family and friends. He was a big part of the Hudson Community. Celebration of life will be held at Auberge Des Gallant, from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday the 25th of February. In lieu of flowers, please send any donations to Nova Hudson.
William (Bill) James Murray 1931 – 2017 Bill Murray’s life began on July 25th, 1931 in Thunder Bay, ON. He lived there until 1960, when he moved his family to Trois Rivieres, QC; a bold move for a unilingual Anglo. Retiring from Newsprint Specialty after 40 plus years, Bill and his wife, Michele, moved to Hudson, QC, where he developed numerous friendships through his volunteer and community work, and the many hours he spent on his beloved Nonsuch sailboat (Poupon) at the Hudson Yacht Club – more often docked than on the water, so he could socialize with the other boaters. As a chef, sailor, raconteur and lover of cigars and amber rum, Bill will be remembered for the absolute joy he got out of life, and will be treasured always by his wife, Michele (Bagdoo), son, Scott (Lise Morel), granddaughters Alexandra (Jeremy Reddick) and Karine, and his daughters Leah (Jay Hill) and Jill. A service and celebration of Bill’s life will be held from 1:00 to 4:00pm on Friday, February 24th at the Whitlock Golf and Country Club in Hudson. In lieu of flowers, donations to the VaudreuilSoulanges Palliative Care Residence Foundation and Canadian Cancer Society will be greatly appreciated. Thursday, February 23, 2017
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Hudson Festival of Canadian Film coming to a screen near you March 2-5 Gala evening set to honour cinematographer Ben McKinnon James Parry
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Together with the personal appearance of two renowned directors, Brigi�e Berman and John Walker, some of Canada’s best and most cri�cally-acclaimed movies, are all set for screening at the second annual Hudson FesƟval of Canadian Film running March 2 through 5 at Hudson Village Theatre and opening with an evening, including a gala, to honour the late Ben McKinnon of Rigaud and emerging lmmakers. Organized and hosted by The Hudson Film Society (HFS), the fes�val will showcase nine movies that truly reect its mandate. Namely, transforming the way people see the world, says fes�val President Clint Ward. And here’s the lineup. Hello Destroyer: Friday, March 3, 2 p.m. A young junior hockey player’s life is sha�ered by an in-game act of violence and he is ostracized from the community. His personal journey ends up illumina�ng troubling systemic issues around violence. Quebec My Country Mon Pays: Friday, March 3, 7:30 p.m. Charts the impact of Quebec’s Quiet Revolu�on in the 1960s. This social jus�ce movement unleashed drama�c cultural and poli�cal changes that led to the separa�st movement, the FLQ crisis and, ul�mately, the exodus of more than 500,000 English-speaking Quebecers. Montreal-born lmmaker John Walker, who will lead a discussion following the lm, reveals his own complicated rela�onship with the province in a lm brimming with love and longing. Koneline: Our Land BeauƟful: Saturday, March 4, 11 a.m. A sensual, cinema�c celebra�on of northwestern Bri�sh Columbia, and all the dreamers who move across it. Set deep in the tradi�onal territory of the Tahltan First Na�on, Koneline captures beauty and complexity as one of Canada’s vast stretches of wilderness under-
goes irrevocable change. OperaƟon Avalanche: March 4, 2 p.m. At the height of the Cold War, the CIA suspects there is a Russian mole inside NASA, sabotaging the Apollo program. They send two young agents on a mission to go undercover, posing as documentary lmmakers to capture NASA’s race to the moon. The real mission - use their access and technology to hunt down the leak and what they discover is far more shocking than soviet spies. Mean Dreams: March 4, 4:30 p.m. A thriller about a 15-year-old boy who steals a bag of drug money and runs away with the girl he loves from their small rural community while her corrupt cop father hunts them down. This coming-of-age fable brings together the despera�on of life on the run and the beauty and wonder of rst love. The River of My Dreams: A Portrait of Gordon Pinsent: March 4, 7.30 p.m. A look at the life and legacy of Canadian actor, Gordon Pinsent that will be introduced by the director, Brigi�e Berman MaliguƟt (Searchers) March 5, 1 p.m. Inspired by the John Ford lm, The Searchers, an Inuit woman and her daughter are kidnapped by three Inuit men, while her husband and son are away. The husband sets out on a journey to nd his family and punish the perpetrators. Old Stone, March 5, 4 p.m. When a drunken passenger causes Lao Shi to swerve and hit a motorcyclist in China, the driver stops to help the injured man. When no police or ambulance arrives, he drives the vic�m to the hospital, checks him in and nds himself liable for the man’s medical bills. The repercussions of Shi’s seless act expose a society rife with bone-chilling callousness and bureaucra�c indifference. Juste la n du monde (It’s Only the End of the World) March 5, 7:30 p.m. A bonus and winner of the Grand Prix at Cannes, this new lm from Québé-
PHOTO COURTESY CLINT WARD
Acclaimed director, John Walker, shown above overlooking Montreal atop Mont Royal, will be in Hudson on Friday, March 3, to introduce his latest lm, Quebec My Country Mon Pays and answer quesƟons from the audience.
cois wunderkind Xavier Dolan (Mommy) ropes in an all-star French cast for its tempestuous tale about the fraught reunion of a fractured family.
FesƟval passes are $75, individual Ɵckets are available at Pure Art, 422 Main Road, and for more info go to hudsonlmsociety.ca or villagetheatre.ca.
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HUDSON FESTIVAL OF CANADIAN FILM March 2-5 2017 2nd • Ben’s Night 3rd • Hello Destroyer • Quebec My Country Mon Pays
4th • Koneline: Our Land Beautiful • Operation Avalanche • Mean Dreams • River of My Dreams: A Portrait of Gordon Pinsent
5th • Maligutit (Searchers) • Old Stone Bonus Film Juste la fin du monde (It’s Only the End of the World)
www.hudsonfilmsociety.ca PHOTO COURTESY OF CLINT WARD
The late cinematographer Ben McKinnon, shown in photo above at right during lming of Kin Fables, will be honoured on the gala opening night of the 2nd Hudson FesƟval of Canadian Film on Thursday, March 2, at Hudson Village Theatre.
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HUDSON - $199,000 A tiny perfect little house...walk to the Willow Inn…bicycle to Oka or the Village. The house also has a single garage and a heated detached studio or workshop. perfect investment for an Air B & B..... Margaret Lagimodière (450) 458-5365 Cell (514) 781-5611
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LAND, RIGAUD MOUNTAIN $219,000. Wonderful and rare opportunity to build your dream home or resort facility in one of the most pristine and last spots to build on top of the mountain. Lots of room for trails, and glorious southern views make this a spectacular and desirable spot. Helen Henshaw (514) 703-8981 www.helenhenshaw.ca
CENTRAL HUDSON $319,000 Great 3 bedroom bungalow (Stan Wilson) w/beautiful layout, hardwood floors throughout, in excellent location near schools, shops, and easy access to highway. With a little TLC, this could be a beautiful home. Helen Henshaw (514) 703-8981 www.helenhenshaw.ca
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Hudson $599,000 Renovated home with a beautiful private garden on the Vivery Creek. 4 bedroom home, finished basement, 3+1 bathrooms walking distance to the beach. Tania Ellerbeck (450) 458-5365
Hudson $419,000 Four bedroom U shaped bungalow, bigger than it looks in the photo! Finished basement, sauna, 2+2 bathrooms, main floor family room. Sun facing backyard. Tania Ellerbeck (450) 458-5365
Hudson $183,000 Build your dream home on the golf course! Large 44,000 sq ft lot, water hook up already paid, no GST/PST on sale. Next to walking trails. Tania Ellerbeck (450) 458-5365
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