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Hudson vows civil action to recoup misappropriated funds Carmen Marie Fabio editor@yourlocaljournal.ca
Despite the fact former Hudson Director General Louise Léger-Villandré pleaded guilty to stealing over $1 million while earning a six-figure salary from the town throughout her career in municipal politics, she claims to be bankrupt and unable to make financial restitution to the town. “We will try to get our money back,” said Hudson’s current Director General Jean-Pierre Roy following LégerVillandré’s 30-month prison sentence handed down by Judge Michel Mercier at the Valleyfield Courthouse February 22. “I won’t disclose our precise strategy but we have a plan and we will implement it.” Roy said he’s still waiting for the documentation evidence to be returned by the Unité permanente anticorruption (UPAC) investigators before launching the civil suit and hopes to recoup monies under Article 738 of the criminal code in which the court orders restitution to victims of offenses. Continued on page 3
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Long road to recovery Following a June 2015 accident that left her in a medically induced coma for six days, Hudson resident Tina Lyon Adams is slowly on the mend with the support of family, friends, the community, and her companion Bear at her side. See story on page 5.
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Francis Juneau has become the newest member of Ste. Anne de Bellevue city council after he won the District 3 by-election last Sunday, February 21, receiving 145 votes compared to the 98 votes that were cast for rival Lise-Anne Briand. The by-election was held to fill the seat that was left vacant by former Councillor Andrée Deschamps who passed away following a battle with cancer last November. At age 22, Juneau is the youngest councillor to have been elected in Ste. Anne, and as a newcomer who will be starting his mandate less than two years until the next municipal elections scheduled in November 2017, he said he’s ready to meet the challenges of his new position. “I’m really happy,” Juneau told Your Local Journal. “I’ve worked very hard for it. I’ve knocked on all the doors in my district. There were a lot of volunteers working with me which was a major part of my campaign and it’s probably the reason why I won.” Juneau also credits the victory to his involvement in the community, including working as a municipal employee and regular attendance at council meetings for the past several years. “I think I had a lot of support in the election because I’ve been involved in the town for many years now,” he said. Despite his age, Juneau said he’s confident he’d be able to make positive contributions to the city and speculates that his youth may have also been a factor in his election victory. “This is the big surprise because from my point of view it’s incredible that I won because I’m only 22 especially when you consider the population base is older than average. Maybe it’s because people wanted change and they wanted to have someone younger as their councillor,” said Juneau. His first major task will be to learn
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Newly elected District 3 Councillor Francis Juneau stands outside the Harpell Centre in Sainte Anne de Bellevue on Monday, February 22.
as much as he can about the city’s current files. “I want to understand everything about the budget and all the other files at council,” said Juneau. “I want to make sure everything in the budget is accounted for and eventually to find other sources of revenue for the city.” Juneau added he plans to work with Mayor Paola Hawa and all the councillors to ensure there is a consensus among issues that affect not only his District 3 constituents, but for all Ste. Anne residents. Mayor Paola Hawa congratulated Juneau on his by-election victory and said she will do what she can to bring the newest councillor up-to-speed on the major issues affecting the municipality. “It’s going to be a challenge for him but I’m sure he’ll be up for it,” said Hawa. “He’ll have to get on the fast track of learning the files. I’ll be meeting with him on Saturday to give him an update on the files so he can hit the ground running as much as possible. There’s a lot to learn in a very short time. He’s enthusiastic and I’m glad for that. And I’m glad we’ll be seven people on council again.”
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Continued from page 1 “This is for the effect of her fraud – morally and financially – on the Town of Hudson and its 5000 citizens. We have proof (by the court) that she committed a fraud.” When asked if it would be a waste of taxpayer money to pursue Léger-Villandré legally given her reported bankrupt status, Roy responded, “Crime by fraud is never erased by a bankruptcy. I will try to find an angle to get the money back.” Reached at his home following the verdict, Mayor Ed Prévost said, “We want to get to the bottom of her subterfuge. When did she get this money, with what frequency, over what period of time, and exactly how much? One million dollars makes no sense to me. It’s six charges out of 19. I’m absolutely certain that there’s other money hidden away somewhere.” Prévost said most residents are outraged at what they deem is a comparatively light sentence. “Hudson taxpayers’ assets have
been tampered with.” The 66-year-old Léger-Villandré will receive about $3300 monthly in pension, including that from the Town of Hudson. Former Mayor Michael Elliott said following the 2012 discovery of financial irregularities and at-source tax deductions in employees’ paycheques by then-Treasurer Sylvain Bernard, council asked for her resignation as she had shown a serious lack of judgement and could no longer be trusted. Her years of service at the town would have culminated with a $200,000 severance package but Elliott and council opted to hold onto it. As reported in Your Local Journal April 9, 2015, Léger-Villandré engaged the services of Cornwall, Ontariobased auctioneer Theresa Taylor to liquidate some of her assets, reportedly without disclosing UPAC’s thenongoing fraud investigation or the fact that a Revenu Québec investigation revealed she owed over $307,000 in unpaid taxes and, between 2008 and 2012, had declared significant losses for a snow-removal and excavation business while she was still DG in Hudson. Armed with authorization
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Current Hudson Director General Jean-Pierre Roy (right) consults with Crown Prosecutor Mathieu Longpré at the December 2015 court date in which former Hudson DG Louise Léger-Villandré plead guilty to six of the 19 charges against her. Roy said the town will launch a civil suit against Léger-Villandré in an effort to recoup the missing funds.
ed by DG Roy, he describes the loss of confidence from the citizens and the ‘collective disgrace’ following media reports. “Mme. Villandré abused the trust of citizens, elected officials, and employees, fraudulently and maliciously diverting the collective resources of the Town of Hudson to her own advantage.”
Mme. Villandré abused the trust of citizens, elected officials, and employees, fraudulently and maliciously diverting the collective resources of the Town of Hudson to her own advantage. – Excerpt from Town of Hudson’s Victim Impact Statement drafted by Director General Jean-Pierre Roy
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Former Hudson Director General Louise Léger-Villandré was sentenced February 22 to 30 months in jail for misappropriating $1.1 million from town coffers over a 17-year period.
from Superior Court in Beauharnois, bailiffs arrived at Léger-Villandré’s Cameron Street home April 2, 2015, to seize the assets and halt the auction, resulting in what Taylor said was six days of lost revenue for her work cataloguing and photographing 468 lots of items for sale, including costume jewellery, cookware, linens, and also a 4-door, 1992 Cadillac Brougham with leather interior. In a Victim Impact Statement draft-
The statement recounts the town’s poor infrastructure and maintenance, affecting residents’ general quality of life. The town, it continues, is also subject to an abnormally high number of complaints and requests by provincial authorities. Further damages are said to have impacted the town at a financial level resulting in project shortfalls and subsidy losses totalling over $3 million. The widespread ripple effect is said to also deter interest from poten-
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tial outside investors and developers. Following Léger-Villandré’s arrest in October, 2014, The Town of Hudson opted not to pay money owed to Bourassa-Boyer auditors, saying the deception would not have been possible had proper auditing been carried out. “They did not detect the fraud,” said Roy. “We are surprised by this. They’re victims, like us, but they were there to protect us.” The firm has taken legal action against the town for the outstanding $80,000 and, according to Roy, the town is currently in reflection on its next move in this dossier. Former Mayor Michael Elliott reiterated what many others in town, and on social media, have said in that given the gravity and length of the deception, the sentence is too lenient. “Any way you look at it, it’s a sad state of affairs,” Elliott continued. “Her family is devestated. There is no logical or reasonable explanation for her doing it other than she liked to spend money.” To see the entire Victim Impact Statement, in French, please see this story online at www.yourlocaljournal.ca
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Crime pays Breaking news this week revealed the Quebec Court of Appeal ruled former Quebec lieutenant-governor Lise Thibeault must do jail time after pleading guilty to six charges of fraud and breach of trust incurred during her time in office. Her crimes include spending public funds on herself and family for items that in no way can be justified as work-related. Sound familiar? Hudson residents, and indeed many in the province, can be forgiven for having a momentary sense of déjà vu given the news falling so soon after the sentencing of former Director General Louise Léger-Villandré for crimes of a similar nature. And while Thibeault’s crimes are audacious enough to be partially blamed on sheer stupidity and ignorance – claiming earthworms, fishing poles, and family birthday parties as official expenses – those of Mme. Léger-Villandré leave a decidedly more unsavoury and surreptitious trail. Investigators gleaned through reams of documents to find significant evidence to bring charges against both women but in the case of Léger-Villandré what was contained in the documents that have somehow disappeared is likely infinitely more interesting than those that were found. Using age as a factor in reducing sentencing is counterintuitive – both women, who held positions of trust by taxpayers – were old enough to know better. If the former DG is released after serving the mandatory one-sixth of her sentence, her effective remuneration will equal approximately $220,000 a month per time served. Nice work if you can get it.
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Help solve the puzzle of the mystery photo featured each week taken somewhere in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges or West Island region. Featured photos pertain to a story in this week’s newspaper. Winners get bragging rights and their names printed in the paper. Send your answers to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca. Congratulations go to Hudson resident Don Kerbyson who was the first reader to correctly identify last issue’s Puzzled? photo taken at the Pure Art boutique on Main Road in Hudson. The Puzzled? feature is also available on our website www.yourlocaljournal.ca.
Dear Editor: editor@yourlocaljournal.ca Tax increases - nice work if you can find it Dear Editor, So we, and all of my neighbours, are shocked at the property tax increase for 2016. As noted in your article (Your Local Journal, February 18, page 1) we can contact the MRC and have our property re-evaluated so we did. There apparently is a fee of $75 so it’s very possible, if our evaluation is reduced, we will spend the savings to have the reevaluation done. I have been very impressed with our mayor’s good work up until now but this could very well cost him the next election. Name withheld at writer’s request St. Lazare Dear Editor, So, in addition to Louise Léger-Villandré’s various salaries, she stole an average of almost $60,000 per year, for 17 years, and nobody noticed. You know, as far as I can see, she’s earned an all-inclusive vacation at tax payers’ expense for five months. Five months! If five months is the maximum an old person gets for gross, long-term, and deliberate fraud against the public purse, no wonder the
city’s construction contractors are corruptly devouring tax dollars like pigs at a trough. It’s actually extremely profitable, with little consequences. They’d be suckers not to be ripping off a bunch of dopes like us. Don Anderson Montreal Dear Editor, We wish to say a big thank you to the Hudson fire department volunteers who came to our rescue very early Christmas morning. After visiting our son on Christmas Eve we returned to find our basement flooded due to a power outage and excess water entering the sump well - we subsequently discovered that this was due to a broken water main. The fire department responded promptly to a 911 call and started our emergency generator and got the sump pump to operate. Also a big thank you to JS Maintenance who also came and dried up the water, finally leaving around 3 a.m. on Christmas morning. Sharon and John Davidson Hudson
Community Corner There’s always something going on in our vibrant communities in Vaudreuil-Soulanges and the West Island and as much as we’d like to meet all the requests for publication in Your Local Journal, our page count is ϔinite. Please check out the new section on our website titled Community Corner to get caught up on events, achievements, activities, and all the little details that make our community special.
A long road to recovery James Armstrong Your Local Journal Tina Lyon Adams’ life was irrevocably changed June 12, 2015, when she was struck by a car whose driver faces 10 charges ranging from impaired driving causing bodily harm, driving under the influence, and criminal negligence. The resulting near fatal injuries left the 21-year-old with serious mobility challenges but a firm resolve. “I can go short distances on my crutches but have to use my wheelchair for anything long,” said Lyon Adams during an interview Tuesday, February 23. “It’s been nine months since the accident. It has been a sequence of operations, rehabilitation, infections, and more rehabilitation.” A student in the Police Technology program at John Abbott College, Lyon Adams also faces the challenge of having to make a vocational path change. “My doctors told me in January that I have to find a new career,” she said. Her dream job was to be a police officer, firefighter, or gym teacher. She hasn’t given up on her career path entirely, however, she is considering pursuing university studies. “One of my teachers said that there are other possibilities for
me in criminology.” Whether or not she completes the Police Tech program, she resolves to take part in the 8-kilometre run all Police Tech graduates must complete. “If I have to, I will walk it,” she said with a determined smile. Lyon Adams spent part of Monday and Tuesday participating in a health fair at John Abbott College where she had the opportunity of presenting a short film about her experience to fellow students and teachers. “It was all about not drinking and driving and distracted driving,” she said of the college event. Student reaction to the film was positive and emotional. “There were some tears,” she said. The film, “Life changing crash by drunk driver while jogging,” is posted on YouTube at tinyurl.com/j4fne64. Currently, she’s on a waiting list for a right hip replacement operation. “It’s a normal operation for lots of people, but for me, it’s a little trickier,” she said. One of the many injuries sustained in the accident was a broken pelvis. “The hip is surrounded by metal plates and screws,” she explained noting that her right leg is shorter than her left due to the loss of cartilage and there is post-traumatic arthritis in the hip joint. One of the goals of the operation is to increase the mobility of her leg. Lyon Adams keeps a strong
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Still recovering at home from injuries she sustained from being hit by an alleged drunk driver last June, Tina Lyon Adams isn’t yet ready to take constant companion Bear for a slippery February walk but is determined to get back on her feet.
positive attitude and looks forward to the possibility of being able to drive a car again. “I was talking with my physiotherapist about it, (driving), and I won’t know until I actually do it,” she said adding driving isn’t something she wants to attempt until the snow goes away. Her almost constant companion through her recovery has been Bear, a 15-month-old male Golden Labrador Retriever. He was the second thing Lyon Adams asked for when she awoke from the medically induced coma following the accident. He was her usual jogging companion but was left at home that fateful evening. Her friend, Alique Langlois who was her jogging companion that night, suffered minor injuries from the collision. The driver of the car that hit her, Jordan Xavier Taylor, has said, through his lawyer Philip Schneider, that he will plead not guilty at his next scheduled
court date on February 26 at the Valleyfield Courthouse. When asked if she will be present in court, Lyon Adams replied she wasn’t sure. She does, however, have ideas about what the Taylor’s sentence should include. “He should lose the same kind of time out of his life that I have lost out of mine,” she said adding that could encompass jail time, a suspended driver’s license for a long period of time and community service work with an organization such as Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD). Lyon Adams said she’s deeply grateful for the continuing support she receives from her family, friends, and the community. Having arrived in Hudson only a short time before the accident, she and her family were impressed by the community response. “People brought us a meal every Sunday evening.”
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Cheap skate Telling people I live near Lac St-Louis typically evokes two reactions – they assume a nice cool wind blows in off the water’s surface in the summer and that we skate on it in the winter. Both are generally false. Wind only blows in from the direction of the lake when bad weather is coming. And in the winter, unless we’re really lucky and get a flash freeze on a calm day, the ice on the bay is choppy, bumpy, and more often than not, snow-covered. With the exception of a single winter in the last two decades in which ideal meteorological conditions blessed us with an unblemished skating surface – one that allowed us to glide the entire shoreline of the eastern side of Île Perrot – skating season is mostly a crapshoot. Good Canadians that we are, we gamely trudge out with naive optimism, hauling skates, lawn-chairs, and the dog, determined to spend a majestic picture postcard afternoon getting exercise while cultivating memories and rosy cheeks. At least that’s how I always picture it. On one of our last attempts on a bitterly cold day as I sat in the lawn-chair trying to tie up my skates, I reflected on how difficult it was to hold laces with frozen fingers. “Do professional hockey players go through this?” I asked my son. “Nah, they have someone paid to do it for them,” he answered. “In a heated locker room,” added the second. The family dog whined softly and looked towards the house. My postcard scene was not happening. Our dog, who by now has exhibited his saturation point with winter by often refusing to budge any further when we’re out on a walk, dragged me back towards home well before his (and my) allotted exercise time the other night. Figuring he was bored with our usual route, I detoured into an adjoining cornfield to find exquisite ice surfaces punctuated only sparingly with air bubbles and dried corn stalks, better ice than I’d seen for years on the lake. “I wouldn’t risk it,” said my husband as I later described my find. “Too dark, too dangerous.” Knowing more bad weather was in the forecast, that pristine surface that would soon disappear beckoned my freshly sharpened skates. “I’m gonna do something dangerous,” I told my son. “You in?” “I’m in,” he answered. And though the ice patch wasn’t huge, and the light of the streetlight less than ideal, the skating under the clear, windless sky was absolutely perfect. Yes we hit bumpy patches, bubbles, and at least one frozen mouse corpse. We stumbled, fell, got back up and did it again. As we go to press, the snow has given way to freezing rain and, in keeping with this odd winter, the whole field will be a soggy, muddy mess by week’s end. There’s a lesson to be gleaned here. Don’t listen to your husband.
Senneville unveils plans for its new town hall John Jantak Your Local Journal
The Village of Senneville unveiled the final architectural plans and design for its new town hall during a special information meeting that was held before the regular monthly council meeting on Monday, February 22. The overall consensus among the 25 residents who were present was positive as they listened intently to District 3 Councillor Brian McManus who spoke about certain aspects of the new facility including adopting a borrowing budget of $2.1 million for the cost of the new facility at the upcoming council meeting in May. Property taxes in Senneville will rise an anticipated four per cent when the village’s budget for 2017 is presented at the end of the year to take into account the town hall project. For a homeowner with a house valued at $750,000, McManus said the average tax increase will amount to about $233. “This is something that we feel is reasonable especially since we didn’t put the taxes up this year,” said McManus. “We will not be using any of our surplus which will be kept as a buffer, a safe zone, that will not be used on this project.” Attempts to save a portion of the original building of the current town hall and have it integrated as part of the new structure for its heritage value was determined to be not feasible because of its poor condition and it did not meet the requirements for a present-day municipal structure. The technical details of the new town hall were presented by representatives of the Montreal-based architectural firm Bloudin Tardif Architecture Enrivonnement. The new two-storey structure will feature a sloping roof, wheelchair access and host all administrative services on the ground floor. The second floor will feature an archival storage facility and additional office space if needed. For Mayor Jane Guest, the presentation highlighted the village’s determination to build a new facility that
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Senneville District 3 Councillor Brian McManus delivers a presentation to residents about the village’s new town hall project during a public information meeting on February 22 as Mayor Jane Guest looks on.
would meet the needs of its residents while keeping costs as low as possible. “We always said we would present the design to the public and we wanted to be as transparent about it as possible,” Guest told Your Local Journal. “We took the time during the presentation to clarify everything and all the steps that have been taken to date to get to this point where we can show people we did our due diligence. “This is something that is long overdue and I think most of the people in the village would agree especially when they come to town hall and see how shabby it is,” Guest added. “This particular council felt strongly about making it happen during their mandate so this is why we’re moving forward with this project with the intention of getting the shovel in the ground by September.” Guest said she is very excited about the new facility and the consensus that was reached by council to proceed with the project. “We as a council worked with the architects on the design to get it right. I like the fact that we tried to marry the historical aspect of Senneville with a modern design. It’s a nice combination and the modern aspect gives it a refreshing tone while respecting the architectural history of Senneville as well.”
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West Island police files Station 3 covering Île Bizard, Pierrefonds-Roxboro and Ste. Geneviève The plans of a young man who was trying to impress the apple of his eye for Valentine’s Day went awry when he ended up arrested for his actions. Const. Daniel Maheu reports the Île Bizard plaintiff called 911 after catching someone hiding in his Chèvremont Street yard February 14 just before 4 p.m. Upon arrival, police found the homeowner kneeling over the suspect pinning him
to the ground. The responding officer took over, handcuffing the suspect in his car and informing him he’d be detained for investigation. Upon interrogation, the 15-year-old prowler turned out to be a smitten teenager delivering a box of chocolates to a neighbouring home complete with a note that said, “If you wanna know who this is from, come back outside your house” on the steps of the home. He then hid in the neighbour’s yard eagerly anticipating her reaction to his valentine. Const. Maheu notes, “Awww… hope it was worth the ride in a police car.” ••• A woman making a fast food delivery February 18 was threatened at knifepoint by a man looking for money. The woman arrived at the Île Bizard
home of a usual customer on Monique Street just before 9 p.m. to find no lights on. Arriving at the doorstop with the food, she heard a man standing near a parked car say, “Argent.” Thinking he wanted to pay for the purchase, she approached. The man then said, in French, “Give me your money” while brandishing a 12-inch knife. When she said she had none, the man reached for her car keys and pressed the knife against the woman’s stomach at which point she began to shout for help. The man grabbed her by the wrist and threatened to stab her if she continued and again demanded money. When the victim insisted she had none, the man grabbed the food and fled westward towards Roy Street and then east on Montclair. The victim then called police. The suspect is described as a French-speaking white male, about 160 lbs. standing approximately 5-feet, 7-inches tall. He was wearing eyeglasses, a black tuque, black sweatshirt, black pants, black gloves, and white
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socks. ••• Three men exiting a restaurant in Pierrefonds February 19 on Potiers Street were the victims of a surprise attack on Budge Street when they were approached by four men in a black 4-door 2006 Honda Civic with a blue light around the rear license plate. The driver lowered his window and asked the men if he could buy a cigarette from them. When one man agreed and pulled out a pack, four suspects exited the vehicle and began hitting the victims, threatening to pull a gun. The men stole a cellphone and a backpack before fleeing on Budge Street. Two of the suspects are described as Caucasian and another is black. One is described as Middle Eastern with brown eyes, thin nose, and short black hair. The car had Quebec plates. One of the victims was transported to the Lakeshore Hospital.
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v e r wondered why February - that would normally end this Sunday but won’t until the PHOTO BY following day MAURICE JEFFERIES Monday, February 29, because it’s a Leap Year - is the shortest month of the year? With 28 days as opposed to all the others that have 30 or 31? Well, to be candid, I haven’t exactly been losing any sleep over it either. But for my ongoing edification - such as it is - thought it behooved me to check it out this past week. And apparently it all dates to some cockamamie ego battle and scurrilous squabbling back in Ancient Rome between two Caesars named Julius and Augustus. Back then, it seems, the old Roman calendar had only ten months, starting in March and ending in December. In between, it was just considered to be winter. Not worthy of any special recognition. However, a certain Numa Pompilius, the legendary second king of Rome after Romulus and for reasons uncertain, decided to change all that and add two months - January and February - in about 713 BC. Well, Augustus who was jealous of Julius whose month (July) had 31 days, while his (August) had only 30, stole one from February. And then, to the surprise of everyone ... Ah, who cares? Spring is only weeks away on March 20 which, as everyone knows, has 31. At least it had the last time I checked!
--------------ERIN GO BRAGH - But I do know for a fact that Hudson’s 7th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade is back on Saturday, March 19, at 1 p.m. with legendary radio personality, Ted Bird, as Grand Marshal. And that as of this past Sunday, we now have a new Queen and her Court who will reign for the next 12 months - February included. And all crowned at a festive funfilled, albeit competitive, coronation at Auberge Willow Inn on Sunday evening, February 21, brilliantly emceed by two gems from The Jewel, Terry Girouard and Irishman of the Year in 2014 Tom Whelan. (See story and photos on page 10). T’was sure a grand night, with fans and families of the six contestants cheering on their favourite and the Willows’ Nancy Campeau and Christine Booth helping to ensure that all went off without a hitch. Of course, as in every contest of this caliber, the judges had their work cut out for them in selecting the Queen and her two Princesses. And a big bravo to the other three ladies who went home, obviously a little disappointed but justifiably proud to have participated. Namely, Marlene Minchau, Meghan Fabbro, and Kate Ilaqua. Must say, on a personal note, I was delighted when it was announced to much applause that Marge Alexander Crombie, who was there with her hubby, Jack, is our new Queen Mother for 2016. Graciously accepting the title from her predecessor, Miriam O’Brien, who gave her traditional blessing at the outset of the evening that saw the main dining room chock-
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Outgoing Queen Mother Miriam O'Brien (left) gets set to hand over her sash to her successor for 2016, Marge Crombie, while The Jewel's Terry Girouard (at left) and Tom Whelan look on.
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a-block full with guests including some members of the Hudson Parade Committee comprising Jim and Austin Beachamp, Mike Klaiman, Gary McKeown, Frank Hicks, David Legault, Ken Doran, Andrew Dumas, Patrick O’Grady, James Campbell, Stephan Hollander, and the aforementioned Tom Whelan who was up on stage. As always, the young Bernadette Short Dancers danced their hearts out to thunderous applause. And also spotted thoroughly enjoying the festivities were Hudson Councillor Deborah Woodhead, as well as VaudreuilSoulanges Liberal MP Peter Schiefke, who could not stay for the final results as he had three other engagements to attend that night. Talk about commitment to the community. I mean, he’s not even running for election! Didn’t ask him, but I’m sure he will also be there for the next big event on the Parade’s agenda, the Roast & Toast Dinner for Grand Marshal Ted Bird at Whitlock Golf & Curling Club in Hudson on Saturday, March 5, at 6 p.m. with the Club’s famous Italian Buffet dinner on the menu. Not sure if there are any tickets left at $50 per person, but the number to call is (450) 4585305, extension 200. See you there? --------------SCUMMY SCAMS – Meanwhile, have not been on a rant for a while but, I have to tell you, I’m getting really peed off with some of the latest scams currently hitting our community in the hope - on the part of slimy scumbags of making a fast buck at our expense, if not steal us blind. And no, as a resident of Hudson for nigh on 40 years, I’m not talking about our town’s former Hudson Director General, Louise Léger-Villandré, sentenced to - in my opinion at least - a slap on the wrist 30-month sentence on Monday, February 22, for having stolen at least $1.1 million from the 5000 or so residents of our fair burg over decades and eligible for parole just five months from now. Crikey mick! Should it ever happen, and I assure you it’s not going to, I’d probably get a stiffer sentence for shoplifting at the local depanneur or knocking off a gas station to treat myself to a luxury cruise in the Mediterranean! However, heard a horror story this past week about a homeowner who received an unsolicited call from a selfdescribed ‘mould expert’ asking if she had spotted any signs of such in her house? “There’s a couple of little spots in one room that might be mould,” she replied. “We can come and check it out with no charge to you and with no commitment whatsoever,” said the friendly voice on the other end of the phone. Like a rampant rat up a pump, he was there the next day. Toting an impressive-looking case on wheels – which he rolled across the carpet despite the snow outside - for his so-called forensic analysis. Waving ‘wands’ and some kind of Star Trektype gizmo, he asked her to step back as it could be very dangerous to her health.
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Together with his daughter Allison, Hudson's St. Patrick's Day Parade Grand Marshal. Ted Bird, joined in the festivities at the Queen and her Princesses' coronation at the Auberge Willow Inn on Sunday.
Why, he even took an air sample in a little plastic vial that he said he would have to send off for testing at a cost of about $450. Meanwhile, his immediate verdict was simple. He could rectify the little signs of mold for about $3,000 as it would entail a few days’ work including sealing off the room with plastic sheets and his specialized crew wearing masks, but that was only the beginning. “The mould’s spores have almost certainly spread throughout your house through the air ducts,” he told the homeowner who asked to remain anonymous when I told her I was writing about this in Parrywinkle. A request that I respect. “It is extremely dangerous for your health and for anyone visiting you until it is fixed,” he told her. “We will have to check it out from top to bottom and we will be pleased to give you a quote. When can we start?” They won’t be. For the lady made a call to a trusted friend, who knows her house well, has worked in the local renovation and construction business for many years and who popped over to check it out for himself. He told her that it was very minor, was being blown all out of proportion, and to beware. In essence, he said, they were totally ripping her off. Now of course, there are credible professionals out there who specialize in tackling mould and who have built their reputations on giving a fair and honest assessment of the problem and a proposed bill to boot. But these cowboys looking to make a fast buck thinking we are stupid? To parryphrase Oliver Cromwell, once Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland - but alas not Hudson as we did not even exist then - “Depart. I say. And let us have done with you!” And in closing, if you have similar stories to tell about this scam or any other issue that is bugging you, please do drop me a line at the e-mail below. Would like to hear about it. For as they say, to be forewarned is to be forearmed! And that’s a wrap! E-mail: creation@videotron.ca
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Introducing the 2016 Irish Royalty for Hudson’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade Mireille Lemelin Special Contributor
The excitement was palpable Sunday, February 21, in Hudson’s beautiful Auberge Willow Inn dining room, when an enthusiastic crowd gathered to support the election of the Irish Queen and Princesses 2016. Some of the contestants had supporters there to cheer them on, but the judges Donna Dodge of the Kennedy Celtic Boutique, Carly Sandquist of Salon Châtelaine, and the Auberge’s Lorna Curran - were only influenced by the stage performances of the royalties to be. And what a moving and exhilarating show it was. Seven fascinating presentations. Three glorious winners. And the Queen Mother, gorgeously clad in an immaculate furry cape, in attendance. Here they are in sumptuous regalia. For your eyes only. SHANNON PINE Queen A real dynamo. Full of life and laughter. A presence-magnet with the crowd. She immediately elicits sympathy and warm feelings. She is the great sister or friend everyone would like to have. This 28-year-old Ville LaSalle resident has Irish roots going back
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to Tyrone from her father’s side, and Cork from her mother’s. With all her energy, she is adept at many sports, actively practicing rugby and Gaelic football. A daycare educator and integration aid at Allion Elementary school, she volunteers as leader in the LaSalle branch of Girl Guides Canada. Her great sense of humour rallied everyone in the audience. When asked as a random question, “What was one memorable moment in your life?” she spontaneously answered, “One? Only one?” That says it all. OLIVIA O’KEEFFE Princess Confident in her posture and delivery of her speech, her beautiful and very photogenic smile had already conquered the huge crowd of fans accompanying her that night. The rest of the guests were easily under her spell. This 22-year-old Rosemère resident retraces her Irish lineage from her mother’s side in Dublin and Cork. She spent all her youth, however, with her siblings and 10 cousins on the Hudson property of her grandfather, Eamon O’Keeffe, while from the age of six and for the next 10 years she perfected her skill in Irish dancing. These days, she is coaching flag football in McCaig El-
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Princess Olivia O’Keeffe, Queen Shannon Pine, and Princess Maria Isabel Massironi have been named Queen and Court for Hudson’s 2016 St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
ementary School and plays with the West Island Lakers basketball team as well as volunteering for three major fundraising events a year for the Wilfrid Laurier School Board. Rejoicing in the new contacts she has made with her fellow contestants during the election process, it ties superbly with her three mottos in life: Love, Loyalty and Friendship. MARIA ISABEL MASSIRONI Princess If this name with an obvious Italian connotation rings a bell in your memory, it is because Isabel has been elected for the second time here in Hudson. Last year, she was one of the successful princesses in the pageant. Having been in a terrible car accident in 2010, she lives life to the full, being the only Quebec finalist in Miss Universe Canada in 2014, and winning again the title of Irish princess in Hudson this year. This 24-year-old Brossard resident retraces her Irish heritage from a greatgreat-grandmother in Dublin. Fraud agent with The Royal Bank during the day, her free time is full of good deeds. Volunteering at St. Luc Hospital in its Rehabilitation Center, she also teaches courses in Latin and Salsa dances for young students, and is involved in lots of community activities. If the adage ‘Everything comes in threes’ proves it right, her determination to win might
see her wearing the Queen’s crown in 2017. MARGE CROMBIE Queen Mother Our gracious Queen Mother this year is more than well known in the Hudson community. Spearheading, with her husband Jack, the very popular hardware store in the village since 1969, her smile and competent advice has helped one way or another more than half the population. Her greatgreat-grandmother was born in Limerick, Ireland,and came to Canada around 1830, marrying in Carillon, Quebec. Born in Alberta, she arrived in Hudson at the end of the 1960s where she met her husband, Jack Crombie, and raised their four children, Alexandria, John, Kenneth, and Patricia-Ann. Having left the store in competent hands 10 years ago, Marge, nowadays, keeps her wonderful shape and energy by walking every morning, at 5.30 a.m. for an hour, and volunteering every other week night at the Hudson Legion for its very popular dinner evenings. Babysitting her four grandchildren keeps her very busy the rest of the time. The crown couldn’t fit more splendidly on the head of our new Irish Queen Mom 2016. See more photos on our Facebook page.
Dany Brunet - a Vaudreuil-Dorion connection to Les Canadiennes
Stephanie O’Hanley
Special Contributor
For more than 25 years, Dany Brunet, a Vaudreuil-Dorion resident, has worked in hockey. His CV includes stints as head coach of the Forestiers d’Amos Midget AAA, as an associate coach with Team Québec, Défi Mondial U17, U16, Canada Games and as a recruiter for the Sherbrooke Phoenix major junior ice hockey team. Currently general manager of the LHJQ Vaudreuil-Dorion Mustangs, Brunet is also head coach of Les Canadiennes de Montréal, a Canadian Women’s Hockey League (CWHL) team formerly known as the Montreal Stars. Thanks to Brunet, other VaudreuilDorion hockey talent work for Les Canadiennes. Before becoming head coach of Les Canadiennes, Brunet coached for the team’s training program. Around that time he met Marc Beaudoin, then the Mustangs’ head coach. “I helped out the Mustangs because I live in Vau-
dreuil-Dorion and that’s how I met Marc Beaudoin. I needed an assistant coach and he’s agreed to do it for the past two years.” Brunet said he met Étienne Rouillard in Vaudreuil-Dorion. “He was a recruiter for the Vaudreuil-Dorion Mustangs and we hired him as a recruiter for Les Canadiennes.” Meg Hewings, general manager of Les Canadiennes, said in an email Brunet’s experience with elite hockey includes the LHJQ Midget AAA league, “which features some of the best young male talent in the game, and is renowned for having very dedicated coaches. “Several members of our hockey staff have worked with Dany as part of the Vaudreuil-Dorion Mustangs and it has been rewarding over the past three seasons he has worked with Les Canadiennes to exchange our knowledge and experiences in the game, and to learn from each other,” said Hewings. Continued on page 15
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Les Canadiennes’ head coach Vaudreuil-Dorion native Dany Brunet in action. Brunet was named “Coach of the Year” at the 2015 Canadian Women’s Hockey League (CWHL) Awards Gala.
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Pet’s Page The earlier the better - Puppy socialization Pawtience Modern Canine Education Nicole Schmitt Certified Positive Dog Trainer & Behaviorist
When you get a puppy, would you think of socializing him/her as early as 10 weeks? Probably not... however, it’s the most important period in a dog’s life
and therefore it’s crucial to take advantage of this ‘once in their lifetime opportunity.’ Proper socialization determines whether a dog knows how to handle everyday situations that will accompany his/her life in the future. The earlier a puppy is exposed to as many things as possible, the more he/ she will react to these experiences as ‘normal’ and get more pleasure out of them. Lack of socialization often leads to anxiety and aggression. (Due to the fact that there are risks of certain illnesses if the dog hasn’t received all necessary vaccinations, please socialize carefully and choose safe locations). Many dog owners think that for their puppy playing with other puppies
or having another dog in the house is enough socialization. Wrong! Puppies need to be subjected to lots of different experiences including being introduced to other animals, people, and places. Even seeing people wearing all kinds of dresses, hats, sunglasses, uniforms etc. will encourage him/her to be socially confident as puppy grows. Habituating him slowly to human touch will prevent touch aversions in adulthood. Dogs need to be exposed to public places like parks, stores, coffee shops, cities, etc. Also, sound desensitization is crucial. Many puppies that are born in winter panic when they hear thunder for the first time. Also an unsocialized dog is very difficult to groom. Many groomers will refuse a dog that is uncomfortable or fearful of being groomed because they often react aggressively. The brain of a puppy is like a sponge and every experience is stored away in their memory, building their personality. While a puppy might be born with a certain temperament, it’s the way he/she is raised that will truly deter-
mine his/her personality. The more positive and enriching experiences they have, the more confident he/she will be as an adult dog. Puppies are learning all the time, not just when they are being trained, so your behaviour and the way you handle your puppy will influence development. Punitive handling and harsh corrections will damage your pup as he/ she grows so avoid any form of punitive training or any equipment that can do harm, including shock, choke, or prong collars. Puppies need to be gently guided into making good decisions, allowed to investigate their environments, and given reinforcement for their good behaviours. All puppies need boundaries, but these must be given in a humane way so as not to create fear. A dog that experiences rough handling as he/she grows is more likely to be reactive and show aggressive behaviour as an adult. The investment you make in socializing your puppy is a good foundation and will pay off throughout his or her life.
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175 - WANTED $ Buy car for scrap. Running or not, 24/7. www.scrapvehicule.com Call 514-951-4203 A Military Collector looking for medals, flags, swords 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 Côte St-Charles, StLazare, Reni Decors (next to Mon Village) (160407)
200 - CAREERS/EMPLOYMENT Vacuum Cleaner. Sales and repair of all brands, 40 years in service (Electrolux, FilTAXI SAINT-LAZARE/HUDSON. NOUter Queen, Kenmore, Samsung and Central Vac). Special on Hoover Central Vac w/stanVELLE/NEW ADMINISTRATION. Chaufdard kt at $399. Other brands available from feurs Demandés / Drivers Needed. REQ$329 and up. Repair and service of all central UIS/REQUIRED: CLASS 4C + / “POCKET vacuum systems. Parts and bags (all makes). NUMBER” ***PAYER CHAQUE JOUR***PAID Small appliance repair. Carpet cleaner rental DAILY***. Appelez / Call: Daniel 450-921available. NEW: Oreck Excel air purifiers $329. 2132 / Claire: 450-802-6222 entre/beAspirateursHudson.com tween 9h00 – 17h00. (160303) 67 McNaughten Hudson, Quebec Driver with car needed in Vaudreuil450-458-7488 Dorion area. $20/hour. For medical, grocerCleaning ladies available, weekly, bi-weekly ies and errands. 3 times/month. Please call or occasionally. 20 years of experience with 450-424-8077 (160225) same clients. All have: SEASONAL EMPLOYEES needed for golf attention to detail skills course. Grounds, bag drop, marshals, waitgood work ethics staff, proshop. Open house 59 Cambridge, motivated by perfection Hudson on Saturday, March 5th from glowing references 10AM to 2PM, Monday, March 14 from Call and leave message 450-458-0251 (160225) 4PM to 7PM. Send resume to accounting@ falcongolf.ca (160303) Couture Le Mieux. Seamstresses without appointment. 2 locations to better serve you: 1051 avenue St-Charles, 250 - REAL ESTATE SALE Vaudreuil-Dorion, corner of chemin de l’Anse, one minute away from Costco (450House for sale. 82 Pine, Hudson Village. 2 218-6899) and 140 avenue St-Charles, bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. $279,000 negoVaudreuil-Dorion (450-218-6400). Pants tiable. Available now. 514-983-7164 hem $10, alterations of all kind, clothing modifications, curtains, gazebo, tarps and 325 - AUTOS FOR SALE pillows. Custom made curtains, valances 2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL, Lease Take Over, and roman shades. Fabric sales as well as 67,000 kms, Black, Leather package , 22 sewing supplies. All of our prices include months remaining @$325/month. View on taxes. Leasebusters.com ID #140741. Call 514-2203398 Piano Tuning - Experienced local piano technician offering quality tunings and skillful repairs. Improve the sound and touch of your piano with hammer voicing and action regulation. Marc Lanthier 514770-7438 info@pianolanco.com Cleaning/Organizing: Not enough hours in the day? Too tired? Then why not get help with the cleaning and organizing of your home! I am honest, reliable and very detailed. Weekly and bi-weekly services available. Call/text Tracey at 514654-1729 (160225)
175 - WANTED LATERAL FILING CABINET, 5 drawer, legal file size with lock. Preferably one that doesn’t make me swear when opening and closing it! Call 514-594-2055.
1992 Lincoln 192,000 km. V-8 auto, fully equipped, used for weddings, second owner, electric roof. Invested $12,000. Must sell (illness) $2250 Cash. 514-453-7468 2009 VW Rabbit, 2.5 litre, gas, 5-speed manual transmission, black, heated seats and mirrors, AC, power windows, locks, mirrors, sunroof and fog lights. 130,000 km. $9,600 Call 514-886-1008 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 Mercedes S550 – 2007 AMC Package. White, panoramic roof. 144,000 km. Mint condition. $24,500. Call 514-216-9217.
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1996 Honda Civic Si with multiple modifications: JDA B16A SIR II, cams, Exedy clutch, JDM ITR S80 LSD trans. w/short shift, urethane engine mounts, Sparco quick release steering wheel, Sparco seats w/Willans 4 pt. harness, Neuspeed sport springs w/Koni front shocks, frt/rear strut bars, stainless brake lines and much more. $6500 or best offer. 514-218-2776
Mercedes CLK 320 - 1999 - Convertible, Silver. 208,000 KM. $6,900. Call 514-216-9217.
2006 Mercedes CLS 500,Silver, never winter driven. 86,000 kms, very clean, $18,000 – negotiable. Call Ray: 514-668-9718.
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
Chevrolet Suburban 2010 -LT- White. Model 1500, 4x4. 60,000 km. Mint Condition, Like New. $30,000. Call 514-216-9217.
BMW 535 i xDrive, 2010, 83,000 km, automatic, 4 door, blue, beige leather interior, sunroof, heated seats and steering wheel, GPS, Bluetooth, 2 sets of tires and rims, beautiful high performance car, very clean. 514-774-7428
1964 Cadillac Sedan de Ville. Excellent condition. 82,000 original miles. Rebuilt motor. Numbers match. Appraised at $17,000 asking price $10,000 or best offer. Call 514-6264770
1992 Mercedes 300 SL convertible. 162,843 Km’s … Hardtop, new: soft top, battery, compressor A/C . 6 cd disc player, cassette player. Triumph TR6 1972, White, Very Good Con- Not winter driven, mint condition. $12,000 or dition, 77,000 miles. $7500 negotiable. Call best offer. Call 450-458-5995 514-262-3320.
What differences does Brunet see between boy’s hockey and elite professional women’s hockey? Continued from page 11 “I would say the only things that are the same is the game itself, the action “Obviously boy’s hockey and elite on the ice,” Brunet said. “Each league professional women’s hockey is differhas its realities. I’m getting to know ent, but all hockey organizations share each league and the big differences besimilarities. Dany tween men’s and He’s been able to women’s teams.” and I are both very invested in conadapt well to the female They include the stantly improving approach a coach game, and to bring his takes and the way our organization, and creating a culvast experience as a tacti- they communiture of excellence. cate with players. cian and technician to the We’ve also worked Brunet said closely together to in general, “not pro women’s circuit, winbuild our coachI’m ning the CWHL coaching everyone, ing team, and to talking about the develop our minor award last year. majority,” women hockey programs players are more with Les Canaemotional “in the – General manager of Les Canadiennes, diennes.” short term” than Meg Hewings Added Hewmale players. “I’d ings, “He’s been say for women, for the group it’s imporable to adapt well to the female game, tant to be able to be sure they underand to bring his vast experience as a stand a subject or idea in depth and that tactician and technician to the pro means more in terms of content.” women’s circuit, winning the CWHL He said male hockey players focus coaching award last year.” less on details and when an idea is pre-
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sented they accept it as is. In contrast, women players “raise their hands, they want to be sure that it’s done right.” Brunet said people often compare Les Canadiennes’ forward Marie-Philip Poulin, the CWHL’s leading scorer, to Sidney Crosby or other male players though her gender shouldn’t matter. “In my opinion the best hockey player in the world is a woman, and she’s Québécoise.” As Les Canadiennes head into the Clarkson Cup playoffs, Brunet urges people to “come and encourage Les Canadiennes, come and cheer on our Québécoise because the best hockey player in the world is Marie-Philip Poulin.”
Silver Chrysler LHS 2000 with 267,000 kms. Highway driven only to Florida, Very clean, all electric. 3.5 engine with a V-6 $1700 Please call 450-458-7488 94 Mustang GT. Black coupe $5,800 must sell. Please call 514-996-6965
In Memoriam
Albert (Al) Hemond 1942 - 2015
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Époux de Francine Gauthier
AVIS DE DEMANDE DE CHANGEMENT DE NOM
Le 26 février 2015 est un jour de souvenirs: tu fermais doucement les yeux.
Prenez avis que Aadam Abdul Al-Khabyyr, dont l’adresse de domicile est le 2482 rue de la Symphonie, Saint Lazare, Quebec, J7T 3H2, présentera au Directeur de l’état civil une demande pour changer son nom en celui de Aadam Hetlam et, en sa qualité de père, pour changer le nom de Dylan Nathaniel Abdul Al-Khabyyr en celui de Dylan Nathaniel Hetlam. Cet avis a été rempli à Saint Lazare, le 9 Février, 2016 par Aadam Abdul Al-Khabyyr.
The hard part wasn’t losing you. It is learning to live without you. God Bless You! Tendrement Francine
P R O F E S S I O N A L D I R E C TO RY ACCOUNTANTS
ENGINEER
IMMIGRATION
PSYCHOLOGIST
KARAVOLAS BOILY & TRIMARCHI CPA INC.
Peter Byrne, Consulting Engineer
Brazolot Migration Group
Sylvi Lafontaine
Taxes and Accounting 438 Main Road, Hudson Tel : 450-458-0406,
ATTORNEY
Aumais Chartrand 100 boul. Don Quichotte, bureau 12 L’Ile-Perrot, QC J7V 6C7 Ph: 514-425-2233 ext. 229 andreaumais@bellnet.ca
Building structural, foundation and waterproofing expertise, reports and expert testimony. 514 594 5140, peterbyrne@videotron.ca
35 Wharf Road, Hudson, QC (450) 458-2186 info@brazolotgroup.com
INVESTMENT ADVISOR
Jean-Pierre Boyer
Jeffrey Quenneville Investment Advisor Raymond James Ltd. 2870 Route Harwood, St-Lazare 450.202.0999
BOOKKEEPING
FAMILY MEDIATION/SOCIAL WORK
Bryan Todd, B. Comm (Acct.)
Karine Joly, MSW, TS, Family Mediator
Business and Personal Accounting Services, Tax Preparations & Filings Ph. (514) 730-5966
Family mediation for couples separating/divorcing Counselling for individuals, couples, families Homologation of mandate report. Vaudreuil-Dorion/Beaconsfield 450-218-1499 karine.joly@videotron.ca
DENTISTS
Dr. Don Littner & Dr. Morty Baker 472 Main Rd, Suite I, Hudson QC, J0P 1H0 Ph. (450) 458-5334
Dr. Aileen Elliott 1710 Ste Angélique, Saint Lazare
450 455 7924
FITNESS & INJURIES Greg Lothian, B.Sc.,CAT(C), CSCS Professional strength coach & Low back/ injury reconditioning therapist. Become strong & injury free! 514-867-5684 mifitpro.com
NOTARIES L.L., L., D.D.N. 1576 C Ste. Angélique, St. Lazare Ph. (450) 455-2323
OPTICIANS
Psychologist 450.458.0944 sylvi.lafontaine@videotron.ca Bilingual Services • Cdn & US trained
drs. Martina Kleine-Beck Psychologist 514.265.1386 martinakb _ 58@ hotmail.com
Lunetterie Vista 1867 E Ste. Angélique, St. Lazare Ph. (450) 455-4500
PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL SERVICES
ORTHODONTISTS
Dyslexia, ADD, ADHD & Learning disabilities can be corrected. www.dyslexiacorrection.ca (450) 458-4777
Dr. Amy Archambault Dr. Paul Morton Your Local Specialists in Orthodontics 3206, boul. de la Gare, Suite 160 Vaudreuil-Dorion (450)218-1892
PHARMACIES
Marilou Leduc Affiliated BRUNET 1771 Ste. Angelique, St. Lazare Ph. (450) 424-9289
Sandy Farrell, Davis Facilitator
PSYCHOTHERAPY Frema Engel, MSW, ts, Psychotherapist Individual, Couple & Family Counselling
Relationships/Conflict/Mental Health/Bullying/Trauma, School & Workplace Issues St. Lazare - 514-989-9298 www.fremaengel.com
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Discover your local Businesses Duke & Devine’s Irish Pub: Taking pub fare to a new level Lauren Mitchell Special contributor
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• Gourmet Take-Out, Catering • Dining Room open Friday & Saturday nights (on reservation) • Dining room now open for lunch Tuesday thru Saturday, Counter Service 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Bring your own wine!
422A Main Rd., Hudson • 450.202.MAIN (6246)
It’s a universal idea that people go to pubs to drink and that the food is only ever an afterthought. However, at Duke & Devine’s Irish Pub, owner Cary Devine says “We’re not giving pub food, we’re giving bistro food.” It’s not only about the 17 different beers and option of cider that are on draft that matter, but also the food, and the engaging atmosphere that is offered to their clients. “We are known for our food,” said Devine, “ and I recommend that customers try absolutely everything. The filet mignon poutine, lamb shank, and the fish and chips are probably our most popular items from our menu. And for drinks, a big pint of Guinness is our biggest seller.” Whether it be lunch or dinner, the Irish alehouse is always serving top notch soul food for its customers while also emphasizing the cozy and welcoming atmosphere with a brick and wood décor interior. When the weather cooperates with more com-
fortable temperatures, the bar also features a 70-seat terrace for the outdoor Duke & Devine’s experience. “Everyone that comes into the pub feels extremely welcome and well received, and our food is spectacular,” says Devine. Come join the Duke & Devine’s crew located at 429 Avenue SaintCharles, in Vaudreuil-Dorion for lunch, dinner and drinks, and look out for live music nights and game nights with six high-definition televisions to watch the Montreal Canadiens games. There will be St. Patrick’s Day festivities going on at the bar including live music and prize giveaways, and at the same time, they will also be celebrating their fifth year anniversary of being in business in the region. For everyone living or heading out to the West Island, keep an eye out for their brand new location opening within the next few weeks in Beaconsfield at 479 Beaconsfield Boulevard. For more information, see http:// www.dukeanddevines.com/
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84 Rue Oakland $474,000 Amelia Robinson 514-962-7751 Groupe Sutton Performer Inc.
2347 Rue de L’Andalou $549,900 + tax Lee Thompson 450-458-7051 Re/Max Royal Jordan Inc.
545 Wilson $339,000 Steffen Servay 514-713-7833 Groupe Sutton Distinction Inc.
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PIERREFONDS
784 Avenue Desmarais $269,000 Angelito Illagan 514-882-9626 Groupe Sutton Distinction Inc.
17099 Rue Parker $317,500 Diana Mattei 514-898-0763 Exit Performa
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2922 Place de la Seigneurie $489,000 Linda Noseworthy 514-830-2288 Re/Max Royal (Jordan) Inc.
127 Toe Blake, #101 $219,900 Janet Charlebois 514-569-5975 Century 21 Max Immo
29 Rue Albert-Wollot $327,000 Linda Poirier 450-288-2292 Agence Immobilière Vachon-Bray Inc.
RIVIÈRE BEAUDETTE
L’ÎLE-PERROT
542 Main Road $1,425 - $1,500/month Diane and Paul Laflamme 514-793-4514 Royal LePage Village
2587 Rue Sandmere $439,000 Carol La Ronde 450-458-7051 Re/Max Royal (Jordan) Inc.
1603 Rue de la Fougère $295,000 Diane Vachon Bray 450-601-5452 Agence Immobilière Vachon-Bray Inc.
297, 7e Rue $465,000 Diana Mattei 514-898-0763 Exit Performa
ST-LAZARE
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PIERREFONDS
2480 Pine Run $875,000 Patricia Wright 514-942-4092 Royal LePage Village Hudson Inc.
2715 Chemin Saint-Louis $549,000 Debbie Middleton 514-232-3539 Royal Lepage Elite
18777 Rue Venne $649,000 Amelia Robinson 514-962-7751 Groupe Sutton Performer Inc.
ALEXANDRIA, ONTARIO 3311 Dornie Road Sunday 1:00pm – 3:00pm $425,000 Diane Vachon Bray 450-601-5452 Glengarry Real Estate
OPEN HOUSE Sunday, February 28th 542 Main Road, Hudson Apartments In New Building Oriented For Seniors 5 apartments remaining $1,425 - $1,500/month
OPEN HOUSE ͳ SUNDAY 2ͳ4PM
Amelia Robinson 514-962-7751 Dylan White 514-816-1039 Real Estate Brokers GROUPE SUTTON PERFORMER
$649,000 Pierrefonds-Roxboro. 18777, Rue Venne. 4+1 bedroom execuƟve coƩage. Large Įnished basement. Professional landscaped backyard and in-ground salt water pool. Close to all ameniƟes. #10804468
OPEN HOUSE, Sun., 2 – 4 p.m.
$339,000 Steffen Servay Real Estate Broker GROUPE SUTTON DISTINCTION INC.
514-713-7833
Hudson. 545 Wilson. RARE HUDSON BUNGALOW! 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. New roof, wood Ňoors, kitchen, bath. Repainted. S.S. appliances. Open concept. Landscaped. 2 decks. Fence. 24’ storage shed. Film, photos, info at: www.SteīenServay.com
OPEN HOUSE ͳ SUNDAY 2ͳ4PM
Amelia Robinson 514-962-7751 Dylan White 514-816-1039 Real Estate Brokers GROUPE SUTTON PERFORMER
450-601-5452
OPEN HOUSE Sunday February 28th 2-4pm 1603, Rue de la Fougère. Rivière-BeaudeƩe.
Hudson. 84, Rue Oakland. Well maintained home features strip wood Ňoors , large kitchen, main Ňoor oĸce, living room with beamed ceiling, MBR with ensuite, private den, 3 Įreplaces + Įnished basement. #23909886
$425,000 Diane Vachon Bray
OPEN HOUSE Sunday February 28th 1-3pm 3311 DORNIE RD. ALEXANDRIA, ONTARIO.
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Vaudreuil-Dorion. 784 Ave. Desmarchais. Perfect starter home in quiet neighborhood. 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths. Hardwood. Finished basement. Move-in condiƟon. A must see! #13392340
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Vaudreuil. 127 Toe Blake, #101. NEW ON THE MARKET. Lovely 1st Ňoor condo, 2 B/R’s, 1157 sq.Ō. living area, gas Įreplace, laundry room, master B/R with walk-in. Convenient locaƟon close to everything. MLS #23541196
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Hawks U12M Program goes undefeated Winning Gold & Silver at St-Jean-sur-Richelieu Tournament
PHOTO COURTESY MIKE LENDVAY
(From left to right): Connor Staples, Cooper House, Coach Warren House, Cameron Wilson, Troy Lendvay, Head Coach Pier St-Vil, Anthony Parison. Kneeling in front: Maxym Seguin.
Midget Stallions shine at provincial awards ceremony PHOTO BY TOM JENCZ
This past weekend, February 20 – 21, the Hawks U12M soccer teams went undefeated (5W-1T-0L) to take home both the gold and silver medals at the St-Jeansur-Richelieu Tournament. The U12M teams have won two gold medals and one silver medal in four tournaments thus far as part of the winter season. Great job guys – Go Hawks, Go!
Hudson
MLS 16006976 $599,000
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Mike Lendvay Special contributor
The Québec Midget Football League Awards Gala was held Satur-
Vaudreuil West
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day, February 12, at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in downtown Montreal and the St. Lazare Stallions, for the first time ever, won six Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards at the ceremony. Head Coach, Pier St-Vil, stated he was extremely proud of the fact that six players were chosen as Provincial MVPs, especially because we don’t have as many players on the roster as some of the bigger cities in Québec. The team played in the Wilbert Scott Division. The Midget Stallions will commence Spring Training in March. Any new players interested in playing in the best league in Québec can contact Coach St-Vil at (514) 267-2934. Stallions players honored as Provincial MVPs were: MVP #88 Troy Lendvay Wide Receiver MVP #5 Cameron Wilson Quarterback MVP # 4 Cooper House Line Backer MVP #68 Connor Staples Defensive Line MVP #60 Anthony Parison Offensive Line MVP # 31 Maxym Seguin Defensive Back
MLS 18903380 $649,000
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100K under evaluation, Priced to SELL! rowing family or Empty nesters? 3+2 bdrm OCATION...WITH WATERVIEWS. Perfect Large family home 5+1 Bdrm, 2+2 baths, Raised BUNG.+ 3 baths, NEW hardwood family home. Original woodwork + new MLS MLS 26157802 MLS 16784759 gleaming hardwood Àoors, original clean20090055 and Vaudreuil Àoors. Forced heat & A/C, wood stove insert extension with enlarged NEWWest kitchen & sunSt-Lazare Rigaud functional kitchen & baths, ¿n bsmt with work$519,000 $365,000 $299,000 Pool & multi level deck on 22,500 sq treed lot room. 4 Bedrooms, one on main Àoor+ 3 upshop, double garage, screened in cedar porch with2 roof 3+2 bedroom + 3 full aterfront Semi-detached DUPLEX SOLaddlebrook! 4 bedrooms, 3+1 bathrooms, in quiet & family friendly cul-de-sac. Low taxes stairs.. 2 full baths, ¿aised nishedranch basement, on 28,191sf on quiet crescent and short walk baths, NEW hardwood Àoors & ID & rented 1/2 and 5 1/2 on levels Private and adj. to Hudson’s shops &4public schools. top 3 balconies. 22,208 Brand sf lot granite & wood kitchen, ¿replace, Brazilian to village.
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