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Foundation problems, rising taxes, new town hall and festival spending dominate St. Lazare council question period John Jantak Your Local Journal

St. Lazare Mayor Robert Grimaudo and the town’s councillors faced a barrage of questions from angry residents concerned about houses with foundation issues, steadily rising annual property taxes, the town’s new $9.2 million town hall, and the $350,000 projected cost of this year’s Festival au Galop, during question period at the Tuesday council meeting, February 2. Resident Joanne Ackland, who faces a $60,000 price tag to stabilize her foundation on Rue Champêtre, asked Grimaudo whether he had spoken with Lucie Charlebois, the MNA for Soulanges regarding whether the provincial government has some sort of subsidy program available to help the residents with problematic foundations defray the cost of repairs. Continued on page 3

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On thin ice Wild winter temperature fluctuations are wreaking havoc with the usually busy ice-fishing on Lake St. Louis, and the unpredictable ice conditions resulted in a death January 29. See story on page 9.

Hudson mum on suspension

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Continued from page 1 Grimaudo replied that he had met with Charlebois and was informed that the province currently does not have any subsidy program and that the town will look into various options to see what it can do to help residents. St. Lazare resident Celine Benssoussen, who works as a real estate agent and also lives in the Champêtre area, said she also has problems with her foundation and said the issue could be affecting several hundred households and called on the town to take serious steps to address the situation that she said has adversely affected people’s property values. “I would like to know what the town will do to lower municipal prop-

five per cent annual property taxes will become the norm in future years, saying that many residents are finding it difficult to absorb the additional costs each year, most of which stem from the town’s infrastructure improvement projects from the past two to three years. “We have new housing projects like the H-300 development and a new equestrian project coming up so hopefully these new projects will offset the expenses for the infrastructure projects,” said Grimaudo. “I’m hoping our taxes don’t go up four or five per cent every year. The reality is that I can’t promise you whether it’s going to happen or not.” Resident Paola Irrera who has been critical of the town’s registry signing for its new town hall, continued to take Grimaudo to task for proceeding with

We have new housing projects like the H-300 development and a new equestrian project coming up so hopefully these new projects will offset the expenses for (other) infrastructure projects. I’m hoping our taxes don’t go up four or five per cent every year. The reality is that I can’t promise you whether it’s going to happen or not. – St. Lazare Mayor Robert Grimaudo erty taxes because all the houses have lost value because of the foundation problems. The banks know about the problem and they have devalued the houses by up to $100,000 so it will be difficult to get refinancing,” said Benssoussen. “It’s not the town that sets the tax rate, but the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges,” replied Grimaudo. “You can apply to the MRC for a revaluation. I can’t go and tell them what houses should be re-evaluated. It’s up to each owner to do that.” One resident suggested that the town could establish a long-term fund to help offset the cost of foundation repairs. “Maybe the city should create a long-term fund to address these issues. Come up with a comprehensive plan that you can propose to the people. Create a long-term plan to solve these problems. Every month I come here and hear about the problems, but there are no solutions.” On the issue of constantly increasing property taxes, resident Bruce Waters asked Grimaudo whether four or

the project even though the town was 17 signatures short of the 500 signatures needed to hold a referendum on the issue. Irrera had recently presented Grimaudo with over 100 additional signatures on a petition that she gathered after the registry signing from residents who either couldn’t sign the registry or didn’t know about it. Despite the petition and some residents’ criticism of the project for its extravagance and cost, Grimaudo said the town hall project will go ahead with demolition of the current town hall scheduled for July. The town’s upcoming second Festival au Galop, which will be held for three days after the Canada Day celebrations, also drew flak from many residents for its proposed $350,000 price tag and for being held immediately after Canada Day. Marc-André Esculier told council that the town should consider scrapping the Festival au Galop and instead use the money to help people with foundation problems which drew ap-

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St. Lazare resident Paola Irrera listens as Mayor Robert Grimaudo replies to a question about the projected $9.2 million cost for its new town hall.

plause from some of the approximately 40 citizens who were at the meeting. Esculier also chastised the town for planning the festival so close to Canada Day, saying just as with the Fête Nationale, Canada Day should remain as a separate entity out of respect for all Canadians and not be tied in with the Festival au Galop. “You’re publicizing au Galop at the same time as you’re promoting Canada Day,” said Esculier. “This means you’re diminishing the importance of

Canada Day. I accuse you of not respecting this country and not respecting a national holiday that should be celebrated separately.” St. Lazare Director General Serge Tremblay said the only reason the Festival au Galop is scheduled immediately after Canada Day is to make use of the various stages and festival infrastructure that will have been already set up, which is more practical than dismantling and then reassembling at a later date.

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Grey zone It’s no coincidence that a number of stories in this week’s edition deal with the issue of an aging population whose collective needs are becoming increasingly pressing in communities throughout the region. While seniors’ social and healthcare issues can theoretically be easily met – provided the financial resources are available – seemingly innocuous housing needs can sometimes encounter the greatest stumbling blocks. Since the provincial government issued densification requirements along transit oriented development zones, a rallying cry has resonated in a number of West Island and Off Island towns and very little of it supports the type of structure that more and more of our friends, neighbours, and even family members are going to need. While it’s understandable that the investment of a home is made with the expectation that its value will appreciate, the very value system being used to gauge its worth may need a second look. Registers and referendums are in place to respect the democratic process but failing to assure people a future place in their own communities detracts from the very essence of what a community is supposed to be. At a certain point, adapting to old age and its myriad needs becomes an issue for everybody’s back yard.

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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 again go to St. Lazare resident Olivia Rose Gaston who was the first reader to correctly identify last issue’s Puzzled? photo taken at the new headquarters for Vaudreuil-Soulanges Liberal MP Peter Scheifke. The Puzzled? feature is also available on our website www.yourlocaljournal.ca.

Dear Editor: editor@yourlocaljournal.ca Dear Editor, I decided to write this letter to draw attention to the fact St. Lazare has some very serious problems concerning land stability. We have sinking homes which may number in the hundreds due to the fact they were allowed to be built on unstable ground around 14 years ago. Now I’m not talking enough to be visible from the street but just enough to put doors and windows out of square and require a $60,000 jack up. Many new houses and some commercial buildings are seeing pilings hammered deep down to eliminate this from happening again and kudos to those doing it.

Then we have our famous slide zone area, despicably invited down on us in 2002 and officially adopted in 2008 without anyone knowing about it until I made it public 4.5 years ago. Also flooding and water infiltration has been an issue for many years as much of this town is a pseudo swamp which also breeds hordes of mosquitoes. The town promotes itself quite well with over advertised festivals but minimizes any knowledge of register signings against expensive projects, whether absolutely needed or not at this time. Richard Meades St. Lazare

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School bus safety campaign From February 1 to 12, the annual “M’as-tu vu?” (Do you see me?) school bus safety campaign will be held in school zones in the region. During this period, the MRC Vaudreuil-Soulanges Sûreté du Québec will step up police presence and ask road users to pay particular attention to their driving, especially around school zones. Police are reminding motorists that children getting on and off school buses are vulnerable to traffic incidents and drivers must be vigilant, paying particular attention to flashing lights on school buses and preparing to stop. Police will be monitoring compliance with

speed limits in school zones as well as the flashing red lights on the stop signs affixed to the buses, as well as anything that might jeopardize the safety of the general public. Note that the following penalties are dictated by law: • Passing or failing to stop when the red lights of a school bus are flashing is an infraction punishable by the accumulation of nine demerit points and a $200 fine, plus costs. • Driving 60 km/h in a 30 km/h zone is punishable by the accumulation of two demerit points and a fine of $105 plus fees and contributions.

Hudson Town Council maintains conﬁdentiality stance on employee suspension James Armstrong Your Local Journal

Confidentiality and secrecy were issues raised by several citizens during the Town of Hudson’s regular town council meeting Monday, February 1. The recent and continuing suspension of a town employee was a cause for concern for two residents. “Is that suspension still going on?” asked resident Eva McCartney referring to the suspension of an employee as part of the January 2016 council meeting agenda. Mayor Ed Prévost replied, “The inquest is still going on.” Director General Jean-Pierre Roy answered further, “It is a confidential matter to protect the reputation of the employee. Technically the suspension was to finish the 25th of this month but for some technical reasons it continues but I cannot tell more, this is confidential.” When McCartney asked how long the suspension is extended for, Roy replied, “We have not received some testimonies, we need it to continue (the investigation).” McCartney pressed the issue further pointing out that answering how long the suspension would continue does not reveal the identity of the employee. Roy responded, “It is confidential.” Resident Ogden Gavanski raised the

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Elizabeth Corker, a former Mayor of Hudson, takes council to task for redacted information in the monthly list of payments.

issue of the technicality for prolonging the employee suspension during the last question period of the meeting. Initially, his question appeared to confuse several issues. When it was clear that he was asking for a definition of the technicalities, the DG repeated his

earlier response of confidentiality. Roy extrapolated further saying, “There is an inquiry. It will be conducted fairly. It will not be conducted here. It will not be conducted in the newspapers. This is my employee and the reputation of this employee will be defended.” The

DG added that the inquiry is almost done. “Let the process continue, (and) trust the process. The guarantee that the process is fair is what I am doing now,” Roy stated.

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THE SOAPBOX CARMEN MARIE FABIO

Warning signs “Have you ever been close to dying?” is a question I’ve learned to ask whenever I interview someone for a profile piece because it inevitably reveals a fascinating inner glimpse into the person’s life - both the experience they encountered and what they learned from it. We’ve likely all come close to dying at many points in our lives and didn’t even know it, somehow regularly dodging bullets as we make our way through our daily existence. Yes it’s a morbid topic but it’s also an absolute facing us all and, as such, subject to fascinating human scrutiny as we pour over YouTube dashcam footage of traffic mishaps or a number of Reddit subfeeds, one particularly poignant called ‘The last images ever taken’ of loved ones before their deaths. Rather than the gloominess it might seem, the posts are often touching tributes to friends and family members and the last photos, in their normalcy, perfectly capture what unites, rather than divides us. A recent trip to our notary to update our wills has brought the topic of death to the forefront of conversation. First drafted following the birth of our first child, our last will and testament forced us into the realm of the grown-up world more than all the other milestones of maturity, including first cars, homeownership, and grey hair. With our first will, our delightful notary - who can make such conversations actually enjoyable - presented a number of theoretical scenarios, everything from either of us being rendered permanently incapacitated to both of us dying at the same time, and asked how we would want to handle them. We sat in stunned silent unison when she asked what course of action we would want to take in the event of our then only child’s demise. “I was ready to deal with you kicking off,” my husband later said on the drive home, “but not him!” In all fairness, I was thinking the same thing. The fact that reworking our will came up on the same week that the airbag light in my car came on, leading the dealer to declare my airbag non-functional unless I fork over $1600, is purely coincidental. “If he ‘accidentally’ falls down the stairs, then I’m suddenly rich, right?” I asked the notary as we prepared to leave her second-storey office. “Absolutely,” she replied with a wink. Maybe it’s part of aging but at a certain point, we become increasingly aware of our mortality and I’ve since become obsessed with the mocking red light on my dashboard that appeared scant months after the warranty period ended. I’ve tried reasoning with myself that I survived growing up in an era where we didn’t wear seatbelts, nor bike helmets, skitched on the backs of car bumpers, and piled en masse (again without helmets) on long wooden toboggans to throw our little snowsuited bodies down steep snow-covered inclines. But my dangerously overactive imagination often leads me into scary places. It was only at the end of the day that I realized we had left the notary’s office without paying her. “I was so focussed on that airbag light that I completely forget to write the cheque,” I said. Brushing his teeth, my husband spat out a mouthful of toothpaste and said, “I was so focussed on making it down the stairs alive.”

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Vaudreuil-Dorion council adopted a resolution at the February 1 council meeting calling on the provincial government to improve and streamline the services provided by AccèsLogis Québec to meet the growing demand of affordable housing for people with limited income.

Vaudreuil-Dorion calls on province to revamp and provide more ﬁnancial aid for social housing John Jantak Your Local Journal

The City of Vaudreuil-Dorion adopted a resolution at the Monday council meeting on February 1 calling on the provincial government to improve and streamline the services provided by AccèsLogis Québec so that municipalities throughout the province can better plan social housing projects to meet the growing demand of affordable housing for people with limited income. The resolution states that across Quebec, there are significant numbers of tenants that are comprised of families, seniors who have limited or no mobility, people who live alone, homeless people and those who could become vulnerable to homelessness, who are in desperate need of affordable housing options. The provincial AccèsLogis program enables affordable housing to be built to help people in need by providing the social and economic parameters for municipalities to adequately meet these requirements. The VaudreuilDorion council said the continuation of AccèsLogis is imperative and adequate financing is necessary for municipalities to continue providing affordable social housing options within their respective communities. Under the current provincial guidelines, all municipalities must confirm their participation within the AccèsLogis program each year which limits their ability to effectively plan mea-

sures and devise strategies to respond to the critical shortage of affordable housing. Municipalities also face difficulty in determining in which areas would be best suited for social housing because of the many factors that are involved in real estate development involves many players and funding sources. This lack of predictability slows down the pace regarding the construction of new housing which means that proposed projects often have to be put on hold as municipalities are forced to wait for approval to proceed with projects. The resolution calls on the province to maintain and adequately finance its program of affordable community and social housing in compliance with the needs and realities of all Quebecers who require assistance. It also demands that the province pursues without delay the continuation of the AccèsLogis program and devise a long-term plan in the next provincial budget for a five-year investment plan so that the housing organization can provide a minimum of 3,000 new dwellings per year, and to avoid the annual application process which slows down the creation of new units. A copy of the resolution was sent to Marie-Claude Nichols, the provincial Liberal MNA for Vaudreuil; Martin Coiteux, Minister of Affaires municipales et de l’Occupation du territoire; Carlos Laitao, Minister of Finance; and Sam Hamad, chair of the Conseil de trésor.

Hudson lends support to Wyman United Church assisted living seniors’ project James Armstrong Your Local Journal

The brainchild of Wyman Memorial United Church congregation, a low cost housing project that will provide assisted living for seniors, received official support from Hudson Town Council at the Monday, February 1 meeting. According to the church’s minister, Reverend Kent Chown, the project received very strong support from the congregation when it was put to a vote. “This has been slowly hatching over the last couple of years,” said Chown during an interview on Tuesday afternoon with Your Local Journal. He said the size of the piece of land behind the church that is to be used for the project is not large enough to be of interest to most developers. The plan is for a non-profit organization comprised of members from the church and community to purchase the piece of land from the church and take charge of developing the project. “It was through Ken Lefrançois, who was known because of the Rotary Club and many other projects, who joined our committee because of his commitment to the community, that we were directed to Groupe de Res-

sources Techniques Sud-Ouest (GRT) from Valleyfield,” said Chown. “Their mandate is low cost housing for various groups, not only seniors,” he said, adding the organization has various projects in the area including Pincourt, Vaudreuil-Dorion and Les Coteaux. The proposed three-storey building will contain 24 to 32 units constructed on a concrete slab. “There won’t be a basement so there won’t be any blasting during construction,” said Chown. Funding for the project will come from several sources. “GRT works with the provincial program, AccèsLogis, for grants from the provincial and regional governments,” Chown explained. According to the information presented to the town by the church, 50 per cent of most expenses would come from the Societé d’habitation de Québec, 15 per cent from the town, and two per cent from Novoclimat, and the balance from a guaranteed mortgage. “There are two phases, the construction phase and the operational phase,” said the minister. He said the town acts as a pipeline for the provincial and regional funding and although the town will be paying a percentage of 15 per cent on the construction phase and 10 per cent on the operational phase,

“…it does not come directly from the pockets of local tax payers but from the Communauté Métropolitaine de Montréal (CMM). As this is subsidized housing, subsidies will continue to flow from AccèsLogis through the Town of Hudson to the non-profit organization. The total cost of the project including the land is expected to be between $3.4 and $4.5 million. Currently, the project plans to have studios and one-bedroom units with three meals per day, assistance with medication and housekeeping services. Rents are projected to range from $556 to $802 before services. The project will be managed by the nonprofit with bilingual paid staff. When asked when the first shovel will go into the ground, Chown smiled and said, “Possibly 2017 but more likely 2018 before it will begin.” He said the non-profit organization has to apply for the grants and wait for the approval and having the support of the town gives weight to those applications. “As a congregation, we see it as a way of reaching out to the community and providing a resource for an aging population,” he added. According to the plan, the nonprofit will work with GRT who will advise every step of the way. There

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An aerial view of the proposed project site of the assisted living seniors’ residence adjacent to, and behind, Wyman Memorial United Church.

will be continuing discussion with the town, including a zoning change as well as ongoing communication with neighboring property owners and the community. “There won’t be access for through traffic from Park Street to Main Road although the entry will be there for public security reasons,” said Chown as he gave a brief tour of the site. The plan is to block the entrance on the Park Street side with bollards that fire trucks can easily handle.

In Memoriam

André Krzakowski 1937-2016 It is with sadness that we announce the death of André Krzakowski, 19372016, at the Palliative Care Unit of the Royal Victoria Hospital, on January 12th. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife Alexandra, daughter Caroline (James Oliver Senior), as well as extended family and friends. A celebration of life will be held at the Aubry Funeral Home in Hudson in the Spring.

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She’s only 14 but already Hudson resident Ember-Leah Reed is an accomplished violinist and singer. Among other things, she was an overall winner in the Festival-concours de musique classique Pierre-De Saurel 2015, she’s been a national finalist four times at the Canadian Music Competition, she played Carnegie Hall for an international music competition and performs both solo and in a group with her musician siblings. Given her talent, it’s no surprise to learn Reed is competing on the Radio-Canada reality TV show Virtuose, where she was one of four young musicians featured in the January 29 episode. In Virtuose, host Gregory Charles introduces viewers to young musicians aged nine to 17 from across Quebec. The musicians, whose musical genres include classical, jazz, opera and traditional music, perform solo and in groups before a public audience and tenor Marc Hervieux. The audience ranks individual performances in order of preference and that ranking, combined with Hervieux’s evaluation, determines each candidate’s score. At the moment Reed, who scored 81.9, is seventh out of 16 contestants on Virtuose. After the first six episodes, the 12 contestants with the best scores head to the semi-finals, which begin airing February 26. Reed, who came to Virtuose through recommendations from the Pierre-De Saurel and Canadian Music competitions, said she doesn’t know when she’ll hear back from the show. “It’s okay, I don’t mind,” she said. As for reactions to her performance, she said, “A lot of people from my church (Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church), they liked it.

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Hudson resident Ember-Leah Reed is competing in the Radio-Canada competition titled Virtuose showcasing the vocal talents of young singers in the province.

“It was very fun,” said Reed, who says she loves both playing violin and singing. “I think it was a good experience to (have) as a classical musician with TV and stuff.” Asked what she liked most, Reed said, “I liked performing and I liked the busyness of it because I’ve never really experienced so much stuff in one day.” Surprisingly Reed doesn’t speak French. “I understand a little bit but I’m not French,” she said, adding that she’s still learning. Another surprise? While she’s studied the violin since the age of four, she has never had singing lessons, said her mother, Michelle Reed. “When she was 10 we wanted to check her so she had coaching for 10 months, but that was it.” Michelle Reed said her daughter’s experience with Virtuose was different from the “stuffy concert halls” they’re used to. “I’m very proud of her... I’m glad she did it because for classical musicians it’s nice to have this show to showcase them in this way, to showcase the craft. I thought that was a breath of fresh air as opposed to all the reality things you see on TV. It’s nice to see youth doing something positive and beautiful.” This year for the first time ever, Reeds on Strings – Ember-Leah on violin along with her older sister, Ashley-Maria, on cello and older brother, Colton, on violin - are entering the Canadian Music Competition as a trio, Michelle Reed said. On February 27, as a winner of the Festival-concours de musique classique Pierre-De Saurel, Ember-Leah Reed will perform at the Maison de la musique de Sorel-Tracy, Michelle Reed said. “She performs a big work, Tchaikovsky, so it’s nice,” she said. To see a video of Ember-Leah Reed performing, consult http://tinyurl. com/nvorb6r

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Fisherman dies after going through ice in NDIP Carmen Marie Fabio editor@yourlocaljournal.ca

A 71-year-old Notre Dame de l’Île Perrot (NDIP) resident lost his life Friday, January 29, after falling through the ice while fishing on Lake St. Louis near the shoreline of Pointe du Moulin in NDIP. SQ spokesperson Sgt. Joyce Kemp said the man was found approximately 500 metres from the shore, near a fishing shack and not far from his parked four-wheel All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV). “He was transported to hospital where unfortunately he was pronounced dead.” The man was later identified as Delphis Dubé. Sgt. Ingrid Asselin said anyone venturing out onto the ice should take extra precautions to check conditions and can consult www.redcross.ca for tips on ice safety including guides to gauge ice strength by its colour and appearance, and the necessary thickness to support individuals and vehicles. The site also offers instructions on what to do in the event someone goes through the ice. “The same precautions apply to snowmobilers,” said Asselin. “There are regions in Quebec where there are temperature fluctuations that affect snow and ice. Residents have to be vigilant because each year, unfortunately, there are situations like this that can end tragically.”

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Firefighters from Île Perrot responded to the emergency call after a 71-year-old NDIP resident went through the ice surface on Lake St. Louis January 29.

points in shorelines where the current tends to be stronger and the terrain below the water’s surface is rockier. “If you’ve got current, you can have 12 inches of ice and three feet away, you can have three inches of ice.” Lauzon said another particularly dangerous part of ice is right by the shoreline

from December to March but with the unseasonably warm December and current warm and wet conditions, the

ubiquitous ice fishing shacks usually seen this time of year are significantly reduced.

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Our ice this year is extremely dangerous. Even people who know the water and the currents still have to be very careful. - Lauzon Chasse et Pêche owner Dan Lauzon “It hasn’t been a good winter for the fishing shacks,” said Dan Lauzon, owner of Île Perrot’s Lauzon Chasse et Pêche. “With the weather we’ve been getting, the ice is unpredictable. If you don’t know the ice and there are no shacks visible, don’t bring your vehicle on the ice.” Lauzon said ice in bay areas is typically more stable than that located off

where any fluctuations in the water level will have an immediate effect on the ice. Vehicles entering or leaving the ice surface will also create a wake that can affect the ice integrity. “Our ice this year is extremely dangerous. Even people who know the water and the currents still have to be very careful.” A typical ice fishing season runs

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A 47-year-old woman suffered minor injuries Monday, February 1, around 12:45 p.m. when she lost control of her vehicle while driving westbound on Hudson’s Main Road between Butternut Street and Royal Oak Street. Assistant Fire Director Daniel Leblanc said the vehicle caught the snow in the soft shoulder and skidded for about 50 feet before hitting a Hydro Quebec pole. The car sustained light damage.

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NOTICE is hereby given by the undersigned to all citizens of the municipalities of the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges, that Regulation Number 225 entitled “Règlement numéro 225 concernant les modalités de l’établissement des quotes-parts 2016 des dépenses de la MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges et de leur paiement par les municipalités ” came into effect on January 21st, 2016. You may consult it at the offices of the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges located at 420 St. Charles Avenue in Vaudreuil-Dorion, as well as at the offices of local municipalities. GIVEN AT VAUDREUIL-DORION, this 27th day of January in the year two-thousand and sixteen (2016). MYLÈNE BLAIS Assistant Executive Director/ Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Thursday, February 4, 2016

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etting over t h e winter blues? Sheesh, with daytime temperatures as high as eight on the PHOTO BY plus side just in MAURICE JEFFERIES to February – the shortest month of the year at 28 days although we have to add one on this time around because it’s a Leap Year – how can one not be? After all, the official debut of spring is just around the corner on March 20 and, yesterday, I even heard a Red Cardinal trilling on my butternut tree as a true harbinger of better days to come! --------------FABULOUS FE - And speaking of the blues – albeit in an equally positive vibe – just learned that blues sensational singer and former Notre Dame de l’Île Perrot resident, Carolyn Fe is right now south of the border in Memphis, Tennessee, having been invited to pitch one of her original songs to a TV network executive for a U.S.-produced television series. Says Carolyn, “I am so excited about this opportunity that came right out of the blue. At first I thought it was a joke and ignored their calls but then they became insistent, leaving messages and sending emails. I realize that this opportunity does not happen every day. To have them call me instead of me reaching out to them, just blows my mind.” Adds Carolyn whose band, Carolyn Fe Blues Collective, has appeared many times on the West Island including gigs in Ste. Anne de Bellevue, West Island Blues Festival, and the West Island Ribfest hosted by the West Island Big Brothers and Big Sisters, “That means that the industry powers that be are actually listening to what I am putting out there. I always thought that they only pay attention if one has

more than say 1 000 000+ views on a YouTube link or 50 000 clicks SoundCloud link or Facebook friends. I am truly humbled to know that someone is listening. It tends to get lonely out there, putting out original material instead of doing re-arrangements of the standard blues songs that everyone knows.” As for the actual names of the series and network, well that’s a secret for now. “I’ve signed a confidentiality agreement and cannot divulge them,” says Carolyn. “However, the network has shown some serious interest in one of my songs titled Goodbye from my third album, Bad Taboo. As well, they’ve asked me to present another with a specific vibe and I will be proposing a song called Prayer that will be on my upcoming fourth album.” --------------TWO BIRDS - Planning on getting “two birds with one stone”, she told me that she will also be attending the prestigious International Blues Challenge being staged in Memphis while she is there. “While I will not be actually participating, this will be an opportune time for me to network and meet like-minded folks if the blues world. I am looking forward to meeting, in person, friends that I’ve been chatting with on online sites such as Facebook and LinkedIn, as well as making more industry connections. But most importantly, I am excited to soak in all the blues music I can.” An experience that is sure to impact on yet another new role for Carolyn later this year as she has also been invited to be a guest lecturer for Concordia University’s third year marketing students. The topic? Brand Marketing for Bands and the Music Industry from the DIY Standpoint. “It’s quite an honour,” says Carolyn, “but I am humbled to have this opportunity to share my experiences about business in the world of arts.” To learn more about those experiences and for a review of her upcom-

ing shows, some of which will be on the West Island, check out her website www.carolyn-fe.com. Guaranteed to help you beat the winter blues! --------------RED & WHITE - Meanwhile, with its four honourary co-chairs leading the way, the 12th edition of West Island Community Shares’ (WICS) Red & White Benefit Evening was an unprecedented success. Raising a grand total of $214,000 on January 25 at 40 Westt Steakhouse and Rawbar in Pointe Claire. Namely, Susan Handrigan, Vice President, Montreal West District and North Shore, Scotiabank, Joseph & Paul Broccolini, Executive Vice Presidents, Broccolini Construction, and Chirfi Guindo, President and Managing Director of Merck Canada. More than 300 business and community leaders also determined to make a difference in the lives of West Islanders in need joined them at the event. Said Caroline Tison, WICS Executive Director, “With the help of caring individuals and companies like you, we raise funds for 40 local community groups.” Added President, Nada Nasreddine, “Thanks to you, compassionate volunteers will be there to accompany cancer patients to treatment when no one else can. Food banks will be there for families in need. Vulnerable children will have mentors, and so much more. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of West Islanders.” In addition to the co-chairs, sponsors included Roxboro Excavation, Spinelli Lexus Pointe-Claire & Lachine, Nada Nasreddine of Pharmaprix Beaconsfield/Kirkland, Caroline Salette of Re/Max Royal Jordan Inc., Scotiabank, Aqua Spa Lyne Giroux, PME-Mtl. West Island, and Aéroport de Montréal. As well as RBC Royal Bank, Presse Commerce, Clio Bookstore, 40 Westt, Bravo Party Rentals, Concept AV, Club Med, Infografilm, Montreal Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel, PlaniConcept Plus, Porter Airlines, Private Event Design and Schonfeld. A big bravo to all!

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With the cheque to prove it and from left to right, Joseph and Paul Broccolini (Broccolini Construction), Chirfi Guindo (Merck), Susan Handrigan (Scotia Bank), Nada Nasreddine and Caroline Tison (West Island Community Shares), are obviously thrilled that WICS raised over $200,000 at its recent Red and White fundraiser for West Island families in need.

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Guaranteed to beat the winter blues any time of year, Carolyn Fe is now in Memphis, Tennessee, pitching one of her songs to a TV national executive for a U.S.-produced television series.

--------------RED WHITE AND BLUE - And now to the North-East of England where, as my friends and regular readers of this column may know, I was born and raised in the town of Middlesbrough on the banks of the River Tees and worked for five years or so on The Middlesbrough Gazette there as well as in nearby Redcar and Saltburn on the coast a few miles away before emigrating to Canada back in the late 60s. Well, was totally gobsmacked to learn from our editor, Carmen Marie Fabio, that Your Local Journal had just received an e-mail from a certain Rosie Willan, Media and Communications Coordinator, Marketing, at Northumbria University in Newcastle upon Tyne just north of there, regarding a very exciting project it is undertaking and asking if our newspaper and community would like to become involved. Titled Dominion Geordies in World War One, it has been launched to research the lives and wartime service of ‘Geordies’ - from the North-East of England – who served in the armies of Canada, Newfoundland (for it was not then part of Canada), Australia, and New Zealand during that great conflict. Let’s just say that I will be on the case over the coming weeks and months and I am really looking for input from West Islanders. You can reach me at the e-mail below. And just to prove what a small world it indeed is, you could have blown me down with a feather when I learned that Rosie, living some 3,000 miles from our little hamlet by the lake, had also grown up in Middlesbrough and had lived in Redcar. Go figure! And that’s a wrap E-mail: creation@videotron.ca

Happy Happening 2016 Mireille Lemelin Special contributor

They did it again! In the sumptuous decor of Pavillion Château Vaudreuil, the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Palliative Care Residence Happening 2016 held Saturday, January 30, was a resounding success. Over 400 guests, welcomed with champagne cocktails, happily wandered around the silent auction table, filled with fabulous donations. Among tantalizing offers were primelocation hockey tickets, gorgeous jewel sets, as well as some dinners and overnight stays at high class retreats. A refined five-course meal was followed by a delightful hour-long performance by the incredible Elvis Presley impersonator, Martin Fontaine, who electrified the audience, giving an irrepressible urge for some diners to crowd the dance floor in droves. The fundraising event again surpassed the projected goal, with an astounding amount of $269,693 raised for this most worthy cause. Now in its 6th year of excellence, the VSPCR has to date welcomed over 750 patients in its 12 sunny rooms, coming from 23 municipalities in MRC Vaudreuil-Soulanges, the youngest being 27 years old and the oldest 100. The strong and dedicated team, under the director of care, Jackie Cyr, comprises six doctors, 40 full-time and part-time employees, and 250 volunteer contributors, dispensing comfort and attentive care in a beautiful, calm and serene environment to loved ones, allowing their ultimate moment to pass in peace and dignity.

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The elegantly attired guests at the Happenings Gala include these ‘Magnificent Seven’ (left to right) Chantal Doucet, co-owner of Pharand Autos and Trucks, Terry Girouard of The Jewel 107.7FM in Hawkesbury, VSPRC nurse Lucie Grenier, VSPCR Executive Director Julie-Anne Lambert, occupational therapy student Camille Dubé of St-Anne-de-Bellevue, Hudson’s St James’ Church Choir and Greenwood Singers member Glenna Vipond, and Josée Bruyère, co-owner of Sanivac, Ile Perrot.

The iconic personalities of Sylvie Crevier and Richard Mainville, who helped build the Palliative Care Residence project from the ground up and brought it to this tremendous success, have taken their farewell to undertake new responsibilities within the local community. Spearheading the new team is executive director, Julie-Anne Lambert, who together with her new fundraising director, Yannick Gosselin, already has innovative plans for some flagship events such as the Spring Annual Fun-

Hudson Memories artwork now on display at Auberge Willow Inn Created to commemorate town’s 150th anniversary last year James Parry

measure of continuity and some degree of change. We also noticed a substantial increase of young people among our guests this year. It warms our hearts.” See more photos on our Facebook page.

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In the spring of 2015, the year of Hudson’s 150th anniversary, local artist Daniel Gautier - with the full support of Blair Mackay and Lynda Clouette-Mackay of the Hudson Music Festival - had the idea of commemorating this milestone with a series of artworks each with a theme relating to the town’s history. Artwork that can be seen today on banners lining Main Road. As of last week, these original paintings created by 14 local artists and all measuring 40 inches by 30 inches are now on display - and for sale - at the Auberge Willow Inn, 208 Main Road, Hudson, following a celebratory vernissage there on Saturday, January 23. The exhibit, titled Hudson Memories-La Mémoire de Hudson, runs through March. And featured artists comprise Pauline Vohl, Shernya

draising Walk and their Golf tournament in May. “I have worked closely with Sylvie and Richard since 2013, and learned from their inspirational journey and experiences,” said Lambert. “Our task now is to establish a well-balanced

Join us on February 8th in Pincourt to share your valuable insights that will help grow our economy, ensure a thriving middle class, and make our community an even better place to call home. Your valuable insights will guide our Government’s work as we begin preparing the 2016 federal budget.

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Vaudreuil-Dorion artist Gilbert Lessard, whose banner painting of Hudson’s train station circa 1910 was immediately bought by a local collector, is shown here with another of his oil on canvas paintings that are winning rave reviews.

Vininsky, John Vazalinskas, Mona Turner, Elyse Turbide, Susan Snelgrove, Celine Poirier, Gilbert Lessard, Gisele Lapalme, Judith Harvey, John Goodger, Daniel Gautier, Heather Dubreuil, and Christine Cousineau.

This session is just one of the ways you can have your say. If you prefer to submit your comments to us online, you may do so at: Budget.gc.ca. You can also reach out to us on Twitter, using the hashtag #PBC16.

Constituency Office - Vaudreuil-Soulanges 223 Ave. St-Charles Vaudreuil-Dorion, Qc J7V 2L6 T: 450.510.2305 F: 450.510.2383 Toll-Free: 1.866.323.8518 Peter.Schiefke@parl.gc.ca

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PETER SCHIEFKE Member of Parliament Vaudreuil-Soulanges

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The Lakeshore General Hospital Foundation to ﬁnance a state-of-the-art Multifunctional Radiology Room The Lakeshore General Hospital Foundation (LGHF) is pleased to announce that it will finance the development and the acquisition of high-end medical equipment for a Multifunctional Radiology Room at the Lakeshore General Hospital (LGH), a project initiated at the time of the West Island Health and Social Services Centre. This $1.7 million investment has been made possible primarily thanks to the gift of the Eric T. Webster Foundation. Following the analysis of the clinical needs of the LGH and upon recommendation of Dr. Fadi Aris, radiologist recognized for his rich experience and success at the renowned Cleveland Radiology Clinic, the LGH will be equipped with a Multifunctional Radiology Room. The specialized digital imaging equipment to be installed will offer, in some cases, an alternative to conventional surgical procedures, thereby minimizing the invasive component of the process and improving the recovery time of patients and reducing their waiting period. The open-

ing of this room is planned for 2016. “We are particularly proud of this capital investment because it meets a significant need for advanced radiology care for the West-Island community. Patients requiring such treatments will no longer be transferred to other institutions and will be treated close to home,” says Benoît Morin, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Montreal West Island Integrated University Health and Social Services Centre (MWIIUHSSC), of which the Lakeshore General Hospital is a facility. “This new room at the cutting edge of technology will enable the hospital to provide modern treatment options. It will have an immediate and profound impact on several departments, namely: Surgery, Nephrology, Oncology, Hemodialysis, Emergency and Obstetrics,” says Heather Holmes, Managing Director of the LGHF. “We thank the Eric T. Webster Foundation for their immeasurable support, without whom the project would not have been possible,” added Holmes.

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(Left to right): Nuclear Medecine and Electrophysiology Department Head Véronique Rodella, LGHF Managing Director Heather Holmes, MWIIUHSSC President Benoît Morin, Medical Imaging Dept. Chief Dr. Shadia Armanious, and Director of LGH Multidisciplinary Services Sophie Ouellet.

“The Eric T. Webster Foundation is pleased to help finance and equip the new Multifunctional Radiology Room at the LGH. It will be a great benefit to patients to have access to the specialized digital imaging equipment. Our thanks to Dr. Fadi Aris. We wish Dr. Aris, his staff and the LGHF every success.” About the LGHF Founded in 1964,

the Foundation’s mandate is to collect the necessary funds to improve patient care at the Lakeshore General Hospital. In this way, it contributes to the purchase of state-of-the-art equipment, major structural renovation, and programs and specialized training for the professional staff – initiatives not supported by the government.

YLJ Around the world Obviously astounded by the news back home, St. Anne de Bellevue resident Becky Croll (centre) and a couple of friends check out Your Local Journal in front of Le Louvre during a visit to Paris, France.

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A heart-warming activity for Valentine’s Day Family brunch on behalf of the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Family House Richard Dubois Special Contributor

During a press conference held at Pacini in Vaudreuil-Dorion, it was announced that a ‘Family Brunch’ would be organized as a charity event to take place on Valentine’s Day, Sunday, February 14, on behalf of the VaudreuilSoulanges Family House. This benefit event is the result of the valuable contribution and collaboration between Pacini Vaudreuil and Desjardins Vaudreuil-Soulanges that enabled the regional community organization to arrange the fundraising event, which is expected to attract over 300 guests. Patrick Madore, owner of Pacini Vaudreuil, stressed the importance of encouraging respect for the family values that bind the community through this Valentine’s brunch saying, “This is an important symbol of families getting together to celebrate the day dedicated to love, while also contributing to such a worthy cause – the family and its wellbeing.” Dan-Rock Leclerc, Business Market General Manager of Caisse Desjardins de Vaudreuil-Soulanges, said

he was happy and proud to announce that for each adult ticket purchased by members, Desjardins will donate an additional $5 to the organization. We must also mention the financial support of Desjardins Insurance that will contribute to the cause by making a donation for Valentine’s Day. The Vaudreuil-Soulanges Family House is a community organization that has been active in the region for nearly 30 years. The organization works in preventive intervention using an educational, participatory approach to foster children’s development and parent/child relationships. In order to ensure its sustainability and to continue to provide its services to the public for free or at low cost, the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Family House constantly seeks funding. The team works tirelessly to find new ways of raising money. This sparked the idea of organizing a large-scale charity event that would unite people in an intimate, family atmosphere. Time slots available for the brunch on February 14th are 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., and 1 p.m. Cost of tickets

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Front row, left to right: MFVS Chair of Trustees Ginette Létourneau, MFVS Events & Communications Chief Marie-Ève Moreau, and MFVS Director General Nathalie Leroux. Back row, left to right: Pacini Vaudreuil owner Patrick M. Madore, Desjardins Senior Director of Business Services Dan-Rock Leclerc, and Desjardins Assurances interim Director Stephen Martel-Octeau.

(tax and service included): 13 years and over: $20*, 5 to 12 years: $12, 4 years and under: $5. *For each adult ticket purchased by a Desjardins VaudreuilSoulanges member, Desjardins will donate an additional $5 to the VaudreuilSoulanges Family House. Tickets are

available at Restaurant Pacini Vaudreuil, 2925 de la Gare and VaudreuilSoulanges Family House, 190 SaintCharles, suite 101. For more info, contact Marie-Ève Moreau at (514) 347-0779 or communicationmfvs@gmail.com.

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Beaconsﬁeld to study housing needs of evolving population Carmen Marie Fabio editor@yourlocaljournal.ca

Following the inaugural February 1 meeting of its newly formed Advisory Committee on Land-Use Planning and Development, the 10-member group, headed by District 3 Councillor Wade Staddon, discussed housing issues that face the town’s aging population. “We had 31 applications for this group,” said Staddon of the committee that consists of Beaconsfield residents and the director of Table de Quartier Sud de l’Ouest de l’Île (TQSOI). “That’s amazing.” Staddon said that Beaconsfield is over 90 per cent single-family homes and once the children have grown, the empty nesters have no housing options if they can no longer maintain their home but want to stay in the community. “There are no seniors’ facilities and there’s no variety in the housing stock that would encourage young people to start out. There are no condos and relatively few townhouses.” Staddon said the resulting constraints on the community are the focus of the advisory committee. “(Previous) attempts to increase density selectively in particular areas that would be suitable for it tend to get pushed away,” said Staddon. The implementation of the Plan Métropolitain d’aménagement et de Développement (PMAD), as well as

provincial regulations to encourage density within towns’ respective transportation corridors were also a deciding factor in forming the committee to take a closer look at the density issue. “Is (increasing density) what we want to do, if so where, and what kind and what parameters?” Staddon said. “That’s basically what the committee is going to look at. Members of the committee are Bob Benedetti, Carmen Boisvert , Elizabeth (Libby) Broady , Gabrielle Cloutier, Al Gardner, Marie-Hélène Gauthier, Maryse Lafontaine, Scott Pelletier, Sam Watts, and Alena Ziuleva. A communique issued by the Town of Beaconsfield February 3 said, “Public hearings and information sessions are scheduled in the coming months to ensure adequate response to the housing needs of future generations in Beaconsfield and promote eco-responsible development of the municipality.” Information session on land use and development will be held March 7, hearing will be held April 4 at the Herb Linder Annex, 303 Beaconsfield Blvd. April 11 will be the hearings and deposit of briefs on land use and development and the committee’s findings will be presented June 7. “The intent in June is to produce one or more recommendations to city council to consider for land use and development policy.”

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Left to right: Councillor Lise Jolicoeur, Councillor Richard Nataf, Mayor Robert Grimaudo, Soulanges MNA Lucie Charlebois, Councillor Serge David, Councillor Pamela Tremblay.

Water infrastructure upgrade in St. Lazare Funding has been obtained for the municipalization of private water supply networks on part of Côte St. Charles and portion of Bugle Call and Forest Streets On February 1, at the St. Lazare Community Center, Soulanges MNA and Minister for Rehabilitation, Youth Protection, Public Health and Healthy

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Hudson Village Quilters create Night Comfort for Palliative Care 16 months in the making and to be rafϔled off in May James Parry Your Local Journal

Back in 1997, a small bevy of local sewing enthusiasts formed a group that quickly became known as the Hudson Village Quilters (HVQ). And today, this amazing group of women has steadily grown in size to a membership of over 70 exemplary artisans, second to none

in the world of stitching. Over the years, they have gained a reputation for their charity quilt projects, including those specifically created for the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Palliative Care Residence in Hudson where patients actually get to select the one that they would like on their bed. In addition, since 1998, they have created one very special giant quilt

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HVQ president, Marlise Horst, and stalwart member, Carol Outram, together with David May of May’s Studio which has generously donated the publicity photography, in front of their charity quilt to be raffled off to raise funds for the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Palliative Care Residence this May.

that becomes the coveted prize at the group’s biennial exhibition raffle, with the proceeds going in alternating years to NOVA and the Residence on Como Gardens. And this year, it is a real stunner. Titled Night Comfort, started in October 2014 and completed 16 months later, it measures approximately 91 inches by 97 inches - a generous fit on a queen size bed - and is made up of over 1,500 individual patches of 100 per cent cotton. All pieced and quilted entirely by hand by virtually every HVQ member. Explains Carol Outram, “Generous fabric contributions from our members made this quilt possible and contributed to the unique colour scheme. The design was inspired by British designer, Kaffe Fassett, and his quilt Diagonal Madness. However, ours departs from the original in both its size and colour choice while many of the old-fashioned-looking prints are based on historic Civil War era fabrics.” Outram adds that it will be appraised prior to the group’s exhibition on May 6-8 at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre in Hudson and is

expected to be priced at around $4,000. “Right now,” says Outram, “we are working on five other smaller quilts to be donated to the residence and work on our 2016 charity quilt will begin soon.” The group meets every first and third Wednesday of the month from 9 a.m. to noon in the basement of Wyman Memorial United Church, 513 Main Road, in Hudson, September through June. Over coffee and the delights of home baking, they share information, skills, challenges and achievements with workshops, trunk shows and guest speakers also adding to the milieu. Their mission statement, says Outram, includes the preservation of traditional patchwork and quilting skills, the exploration of the new, and the support of local charities. “Everyone is welcome to join us,” she adds. “And if you cannot sew, don’t worry. There are plenty of us to teach you.” For more information on the Hudson Village Quilters and/or to obtain raffle tickets, email HudsonVillageQuilters@gmail.com or just drop by individual of their meetings.

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Volunteer West Island and its new partner Caring Paws reach out to the community Kathleen Green eld Special contributor

Volunteer West Island, a non-profit organization supporting the needs of volunteers and of community organizations requiring volunteer help, also provides community-based health and support services to seniors, delivering innovative programs through community partnerships. With this in mind, VWI and Caring Paws Animal Therapy (CPAT, formerly part of Therapeutic Paws of Canada) have teamed up. Through this partnership, a group of dedicated volunteers will now provide therapy dog and cat visits to various facilities throughout the West Island and surrounding community. In recognition of the therapeutic bond existing between animals and people, this program is offered to those in re-

tirement homes, hospitals, long-term care facilities, universities, CEGEPS, and other public facilities. Research and experience have shown that connecting with pets not only provides companionship and comfort, but can help reduce anxiety and agitation, stimulate conversation, improve reading skills, and decrease stress during exam periods. This is a free service, although donations are welcome. Receipts provided by VWI for donations of more than $10. Interested in volunteering, or wish to request a CPAT visit at your community organization? For more information about the VWI/Caring Paws service, please call (514) 457-5445. Communities that work together thrive, and their residents prosper!

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A resident of a West Island facility welcomes a new found furry friend – an example of the cooperative efforts of Volunteer West Island and Caring Paws Animal Therapy.

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Without a doubt an evening filled with emotion and boundless generosity. Thank you to our honorary Co-Chairs, Mrs. Angèle Marcoux-Prévost and Mrs. Marie-Andrée Prévost, and our host Jean Petitclerc!

A moving tribute to the Residence’s builders, Mr. Richard Mainville and Mrs. Sylvie Crevier who were given the title of “Lifetime Ambassadors” in recognition A breathtaking show by Martin Fontaine, a veritable for their exceptional contribution and their dynamo of a showman! immeasurable dedication to the cause.

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The Residence is made up of a strong team of managers, doctors, committed employees and dedicated volunteers who, TOGETHER, will be able to walk in the footsteps of those who made it grow in the ﬁrst ﬁve years of its existence.

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Fifty ambassadors pledged support to the Foundation.

Close to $270,000 raised by the extremely generous guests. Thank you Vaudreuil-Soulanges! PHOTO CREDIT: JOSIANE FARAND

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THINGS TO SEE AND DO To submit your “Things to See and Do”, send your information to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca before Monday noon. All announcements should include dates, times and addresses. Publishing priority will be given to non-profit and community based groups. BEACONSFIELD Enzo de Rosa on piano and Isabelle Metwalli, soprano, present Les Plus belles Chansons du Film (most beautiful songs from film) at Christ Church Beaurepaire, 455 Church Street, Tuesday, February 16, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20 at the door. Mini- passes for concert series also available. Info (514) 6972204. The Beaconsfield Garden Club holds its meetings every second Wednesday of the month. On February 10, Michel Phaneuf of the American Bonsai Society and author of ‘Bonsai Montreal’ will demonstrate How to Create Bonsai, a follow up to his October 2015 presentation. The meetings take place (in English) at the Herb Linder Annex (next to the Beaconsfield Library), 303 Beaconsfield Blvd. Suggested arrival time is 7 to 7:15 p.m. The session starts at 7:30 p.m. Members are free and fee for guests is $5. For more information check our website at www. beaconsfieldgardenclub.ca.

DOLLARD DES ORMEAUX The Daughters of the Nile are holding their annual Smorgasbord Sunday, February 21, at 5 p.m. at Karnak Shriners Hall, 3350 Sources Blvd. Tickets are $20, $9 for children under 10 years. To reserve, call Janet at (514) 626-8447.

HUDSON The next Rendez-Vous luncheon will take place at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Center, 394 Main Road Tuesday, February 9. The guest speaker will be Jessika Menard from, Le Cozy Cafe. Lunch is served at 12:30. The price is $5.

at (450) 458-5226. Everyone welcome!

The AGM of the Hudson Historical Society will take place Monday, February 8, at 7:30 p.m. at St. James Church Hall, 642 Main Road. Local businessman and philanthropist Michel Poirier is our guest speaker. The Poirier family has been involved in local business for well over half a century (IGA) and Michel continues that legacy with the recent acquisition of a regional icon, the Auberge Willow. Join us for this personal and inspiring talk about Michel’s youth, from his time growing up working with his family in Hudson and his return to the area business community. It will be an opportunity to better understand how our community has been shaped by one of many important families, a time to reminisce, and ask questions about the Poirier family history and local businesses. Join us at Wyman United Church, 513 Main Road, on Saturday, February 6 at 4:30 p.m. for Messy Church. A special experience with activities, music, reflection and supper, an experience not like Sunday morning, nor your traditional Bible Study. This gathering is for people of all ages and, at our previous events, we have had families and singles, people aged two to eighty-two. An important part of our Messy Church is eating a meal together. This time, supper will be a pancake supper with sausage and more... (gluten free available). All are welcome. No charge, donations welcome.

PINCOURT CASCA Vaudreuil-Dorion and CASCA Soulanges will be holding

an adoption day Saturday, February 6, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., at Faubourg de l’Île Shopping Centre, 101 Cardinal-Léger Blvd. For information regarding our adoption days, contact us at vaudreuil@ cascaorg.ca or visit our web site at www.cascaorg.ca. Please note that adoption fees are requested to help us with our vet bills and other costs associated with the wellbeing of the cats under our care.

STE. ANNE DE BELLEVUE On Valentine’s Day Weekend, come spread the love and joy by attending our spaghetti dinner and dance to help raise funds to sponsor a Syrian refugee family to come to Montreal. The Heart to Heart event will take place Saturday, February 13, in Adair Hall of Union Church, 24 Maple St. from 6 to 10 p.m. The price of the ticket is $25 and includes a spaghetti dinner (vegetarian sauce available), salad and dessert and cash bar. Live music provided by Los Mapaches Latin Jazz Band and friends. Children 12 and under are free. There will be door prizes, raffles and prizes for best-dressed participants on the theme of Valentine’s Day. There is limited seating so please reserve today by calling Nancy Gelsthorpe (514) 453-7564 - email: jim.gelsthorpe@videotron.ca. A Nighttime Snowshoe Trek is taking place on the beautiful properties of Belvedere Cemetery and Morgan Arboretum in Senneville and Ste. Anne de Bellevue Thursday, February 25, at 7 p.m. The cost is $45 per person and all profits will benefit the Lakeshore General Hospital Foundation. Places are limited. For more info, and to reserve, please call (514) 457-4440 before February 22.

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Dr. Dolly Dastoor is the keynote speaker at a free conference in Vaudreuil-Dorion.

VAUDREUIL-DORION Dr. Dolly Dastoor will present a free conference titled Aging and Memory Tuesday, February 16, 7 p.m. at Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary School, 490, Bourget St. Dr. Dastoor’s presentation will focus on explaining the different types of memory, such as ‘How memories are formed’, ‘How and Why memory declines with Age’, ‘Warning signs of decreased memory’, ‘Different aspects of Dementia’ and ‘Alzheimer’s Disease: Causes and Treatment & Protection.’ Dr. Dastoor will also discuss the key factors in maintaining good brain health. For more information or to register, please visit www.ree.ca or contact Jeanick Mainville at (450) 424-5727, ext. 223, or by writing to jmainville@ree.qc.ca.

There will be a Parish Pancake Supper at St. Mary’s Hall, 273 Main Road, Como, Tuesday, February 9 at 6 p.m. Soups, pancakes and sausages, and dessert for $10. To reserve, please call Elsie Thursday, February 4, 2016

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Searching for this years St. Patrick’s Day Parade Queen

Hurry! Only two weeks left to apply for Hudson’s Queen of St. Patrick’s Day Parade There are a couple of weeks left to apply to be Queen of Hudson’s 7th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The deadline for applicants is midnight, Monday, February 15, 2016. Parade Committee members are busy collecting the applications for one of the biggest events of the Hudson St. Patrick’s Day season—the selection of Queen of All the Irish and Her Court for 2016. The criteria for any applicant is that she has some Irish heritage, be a Canadian citizen of the Greater Montreal area, be aged 18 to 30 years, and be willing to attend parade-linked functions during March, including

being a special guest at the Montreal parade on Sunday, March 20. And of course, the Queen and Court will reign over Hudson’s 7th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 19. The young lady who is lucky enough to be crowned Queen of the 2016 parade will be showered with gifts from sponsors such as Auberge Willows Place Inn, Kennedy Celtic Boutique, Cunninghams Pub, Salon Châtelaine and Hollandia Florists. The Parade organizing committee will also present the winner a cheque for $500. It is important to note that the Queen and Court are exclusive to the Hudson St. Patrick’s Parade and may not accept similar positions in any other 2016 St. Patrick’s Parades in the area. As in the past, the selection of Queen and Princesses will be held at the historic Auberge Willow Place Inn, 208 Main Road, in Hudson. The evening’s festivities will begin at 6 p.m. on Sunday, February 21. Judges will evaluate the contestants on confidence and public

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speaking, community involvement and spirit, crowd participation, and a specific question or two that will be given to all candidates beforehand. All entries must be made online at www.hudsonparade.com on the Queen application page. To make reservations for the

Queen’s Selection dinner please contact the Auberge Willow Place Inn at (450) 458-7006 or reception@ willowplaceinn.com. For more information, contact: Christine Booth at (514) 971-4045, The Willow Place Inn (450) 458-7006.

ATTENTION NORTEL PENSIONERS Do you need help with your Pension Transfer opƟons? Call for a no-obligaƟon consultaƟon. Denis Farias, CPA, CA Division Director Financial Security Advisor, Mutual Funds RepresentaƟve Investors Group Financial Services Inc., Financial Services Firm Pointe-Claire, QC Tel: (514) 693-3353 Cell: (514) 998-2415 denis.farias@investorsgroup.com Thursday, February 4, 2016

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

APPLE MAC SUPPORT since 1983 Variable Rates Initial Hour Free – Upgrades Troubleshooting Bootable Backups System Analysis & Advice terry@cloudbyteconsulting.com – www.cloudbyteconsulting.com 450-853-0534

ALL RENOVATIONS & CONSTRUCTION, FREE ESTIMATES. FRAMING, PLASTER, WINDOWS, DOORS, FLOORS, STAIRS, CERAMIC TILING, PAINTING, BASEMENTS, KITCHENS, BATHROOMS. EXPERIENCED WORK. RBQ 5688-2244-01 JONATHAN 514-402-9223

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

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

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Kiln-dried kindling for sale. Half-cubic foot, 10 lbs. minimum per bag. $7 per bag. Mix of hard and soft wood. Free delivery on the island of Île Perrot. Delivery on Thursdays and Sundays. Help support teenage enterprise. Contact ileperrotkindling@gmail.com Central Vacuum Cyclo Vac Model E103, reconditioned with new motor, 3-year warranty included $350. Central Vacuum Ultralux Johnny Vac, new, 10-year warranty $529. Special: 30 or 35 foot Hose kit with 24V on/ off switch, 3-year warranty $140. Aspirateurs Hudson. 450-458-7488 3 Drawer Lateral File Cabinet $150. Pine corner cabinet $200. Printer table, 2 shelves $75. Hand crafted work bench $350. 2 metal shelving units $60 each. Old fashion Oak teacher’s desk, many drawers $400. 7-foot Pine bookcase $300. 450-202-1205. (160218) PEAVEY KB5 KEYBOARD AMPLIFIER. Incredible and powerful amplifier for keyboard, bass or guitar. Used twice. New condition. Comes complete with special cover. Retail’s for approximately $1,000 plus tax. Selling for $500 or best offer. Call Brian and leave message: 450-510-0062 (160211)

125 - FOR RENT 2 + 1 bedroom bungalow for rent, near Falcon Golf. 1 big bathroom. Electric appliances, pool table, wood stove, kitchen table and 6 chairs included. Available immediately. $1020/month. Short-term and long-term leases available. Call 450-458-2351 (160218) Commercial space for rent in St-Lazare, on Ste-Angélique in the heart of the village. Corner unit, great visibility, easy parking. Possibility for an office or a boutique – a lot of potential. Available May 1st. Contact Louanne Rioux 514-743-4930 (160211)

Cedarbrook, horse country, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, double garage, nice quiet wooded lot, 1 slow combustion stove, $1950 per month. Call 514-865-0385 (160211) Rue Daniel, St. Lazare, 4-1/2 available immediately, West facing end unit with additional small bedroom or office, $860.00 per month. Call Jim: 450-455-4787 (160211)

Woftech Inc. Since 2004. PC/Laptop repair, sales and services. Custom system builds. Software/hardware upgrades, virus - malware removal. Data recovery, network and international troubleshooting. Pick-up or In-home service. Very competitive rates. Windows and other software tutorials. HTTP://wolftech.ca services@wolftech.ca 514-923-5762 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 Moving Service, local, trailer rentals. Call Colin: 514-850-9948 Registered Gun Smith. We buy and sell used guns. 514-453-5018 ¿Moving? All jobs. Reliable, reasonable, fully equipped. Local and Ontario, Maritimes, USA. 35 yrs experience. Call Bill or Ryan 514-457-2063. Nanny/Babysitter Available – 54 year old empty nester available to babysit your children. Evenings/Weekends. Early Childhood Educator for 5 years. 514-569-1644 Piano Tuning, local Fine tuning $88. 514-206-0449 Piano Piano Piano (160225) Retired teacher with many successful years of tutoring mathematics to students in the St. Lazare, Hudson areas is anxious to continue doing so. At any level, in English or in French. Please call Astrid at 514-646-1528. (160218)

150 - SERVICES Art Classes in Hudson. Drawing & painting classes in a small-group environment. Beginners to professional artists welcome. Experienced, award-winning instructors. Atelier de Bresoles, 472E rue Main. Call or email to schedule an appointment: www. atelierdebresoles.com 514-288-3772 (160218)

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Are you tired of life throwing situations at you that you can’t handle and you just want to give up? Register for “Leata’s Guide to Reality.” A 10 week motivational program to helping you stay ahead of your reality! 514-805-3062 (160211) Nurse’s Aid. 30 years of experience. I have Good References. Available for Home Care. I can work with Alzheimer’s and Stroke patients as well as offer companionship. Will work all Shifts, including Weekends. Call: 450-202-1205. (160218)

Handyman/ for small jobs. Call John: 514623-5786. (160211) SINGING LESSONS - Ages 7 to 17. Private or Semi-Private. In my home (StLazare). Sing the songs you love! Call Morgan. 514-607-1308 References available. Vacuum Cleaner. Sales and repair of all brands, 40 years in service (Electrolux, Filter Queen, Kenmore, Samsung and Central Vac). Special on Hoover Central Vac w/standard kt at $399. Other brands available from $329 and up. Repair and service of all central vacuum systems. Parts and bags (all makes). Small appliance repair. Carpet cleaner rental available. NEW: Oreck Excel air purifiers $329. AspirateursHudson.com 67 McNaughten Hudson, Quebec 450-458-7488 Cleaning ladies available, weekly, bi-weekly or occasionally. 20 years of experience with same clients. All have: attention to detail skills good work ethics motivated by perfection glowing references Call and leave message 450-458-0251 (160204)

Services for seniors - pay bills, assist with services in home, organize to move, manage property, coordinate sale of household items, assist with estate settlement, assist with tax returns, act as your advocate. Hourly rate. Lori-Ann Irving-Wiggins (Hudson resident) 514-795-7869 (160211)

$ 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 TAXI SAINT-LAZARE/HUDSON. NOUVELLE/NEW ADMINISTRATION. Chauffeurs Demandés / Drivers Needed. REQUIS/REQUIRED: CLASS 4C + / “POCKET NUMBER” ***PAYER CHAQUE JOUR***PAID DAILY***. Appelez / Call: Daniel 450-9212132 / Claire: 450-802-6222 entre/between 9h00 – 17h00. (160303) St-Lazare tax preparation office has two clerical positions available from mid-February until April 30, 2016. Work includes packaging, sorting income tax documents, medical receipts and calculations. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required. Attention to detail is important. Please apply at tax@bellnet.ca (160204)

Denise’s Housecleaning: Honest, reliable, quick and thorough! Will clean your home on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. All cleaning supplies included. If interested, please phone West Island food wholesaler looking for 514-757-3816 (160211) bilingual sales rep for West Island and Montreal area. Sales experience and expeCouture Le Mieux. Seamstresses withrience in the food business an asset. Trainout appointment. 2 locations to beting provided for the suitable applicant. ter serve you: 1051 avenue St-Charles, Apply John 514-968-6680 or send CV to JDENNEY@ALDENFOODS.COM (160218) Vaudreuil-Dorion, corner of chemin de l’Anse, one minute away from Costco (450218-6899) and 140 avenue St-Charles, Vaudreuil-Dorion (450-218-6400). Pants 250 - REAL ESTATE SALE hem $10, alterations of all kind, clothing modifications, curtains, gazebo, tarps and Farm for sale, St-Eugene, Ontario, agripillows. Custom made curtains, valances cultural property, approximately 76 acres and roman shades. Fabric sales as well as with renovated house and out buildings sewing supplies. All of our prices include for $1,100,000. Possibility for cash crop, taxes. gardening, horses, cattle, etc. 5kms from the 417. Call 613-674-2628 (160211) Mathematics Tutor. Retired mathematics teacher available to tutor any High School House for sale. 82 Pine, Hudson Village. 2 math course or Calculus 1. Call Mr. Norris bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. $279,000 negoat 450-455-9475 (160218) tiable. Available now. 514-983-7164

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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.

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2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL, Lease Take Over, 67,000 kms, Black, Leather package , 22 months remaining @$325/month. View on Leasebusters.com ID #140741. Call 514-2203398

Nissan X-Trail SE 2005, 165,000km. Looks great. Runs great. New Toyo winter tires on rims, summer tires on mags. Asking $5,200. Richard: 450-458-1497. 514-794-4507.

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 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 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

Toyota Corolla 2004, A/C, 4 winter and 4 summer tires on rims, manual, 260,000kms $1,400. Call 514-894-5632 2006 Mercedes CLS 500,Silver, never winter driven. 86,000 kms, very clean, $18,000 – negotiable. Call Ray: 514-668-9718. Chevrolet Suburban 2010 -LT- White. Model 1500, 4x4. 60,000 km. Mint Condition, Like New. $30,000. Call 514-216-9217.

Mercedes S550 – 2007 AMC Package. White, panoramic roof. 144,000 km. Mint condition. $24,500. Call 514-216-9217. 1992 Mercedes 300 SL convertible. 162,843 Km’s … Hardtop, new: soft top, battery, compressor A/C . 6 cd disc player, cassette player. Not winter driven, mint condition. $12,000 or best offer. Call 450-458-5995 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 Mercedes CLK 320 - 1999 - Convertible, Silver. 208,000 KM. $6,900. Call 514-216-9217. Triumph TR6 1972, White, Very Good Condition, 77,000 miles. $7500 negotiable. Call 514-262-3320. 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

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 Mini Cooper S 2008. Full sport package, automatic, brakes recently changed, 17” summer mini mags included. Currently on 16” rims & winter tires. Drives well in winter conditions, hugs the road, lots of fun 154,000kms $6900. 514-946-5854.

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Taxes and Accounting 438 Main Road, Hudson Tel : 450-458-0406,

Investment Advisor Raymond James Ltd. 2870 Route Harwood, St-Lazare 450.202.0999

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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

BOOKKEEPING

Bryan Todd, B. Comm (Acct.) Business and Personal Accounting Services, Tax Preparations & Filings Ph. (514) 730-5966

FITNESS & INJURIES Greg Lothian, B.Sc.,CAT(C), CSCS

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Professional strength coach & Low back/ injury reconditioning therapist. Become strong & injury free! 514-867-5684 mifitpro.com

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

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Brazolot Migration Group 35 Wharf Road, Hudson, QC (450) 458-2186 info@brazolotgroup.com

OPTICIANS 1867 E Ste. Angélique, St. Lazare Ph. (450) 455-4500

Psychologist 450.458.0944 sylvi.lafontaine@videotron.ca Bilingual Services • Cdn & US trained

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$529,000 Diana Mattei

Karnak Shriners, those guys who wear the red Fez and drive little cars in parades, are having a draw to raise funds for the work they do. For $50 per ticket you get a chance to win the one and only prize of an Ultimate Hockey Experience at the Bell Centre. This $3500 event is for the Saturday, February 27 game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. All money raised is for the benefit of Karnak Shriners and will help in maintaining their headquarters on Sources Road in Dollard des Ormeaux (yes, the old Ponderosa Restaurant!) Hurry as the winner will be drawn February 15 at 10 a.m. Payment by credit card is accepted by calling Karnak at the number below. For more information or to purchase tickets please call (514) 6847393 or Gary McKeown (514) 949-2177 gmckeown@airbasecanada.com.

Robert Léger Real Estate Broker GROUPE SUTTON DISTINCTION INC.

514-220-1271

Pincourt. MagniĮcent property located on a quiet “horse shoe” street. Low traĸc, no neighbors in back. Close to all services. Priced lower than municipal evaluaƟon! MLS# 18969499

$499,900 Evelyne Micyk Real Estate Broker NOBLE REAL ESTATE INC.

514-668-9777

LEFAIVRE, ON

JUST LISTED!

$439,900 Terry Laliberte Sales Representative ROYAL LEPAGE PERFORMANCE REALTY

613-632-6781 www.mtlaliberte.ca

Unique waterfront property. 2 storey home of 1,536 sq.Ō. Finished basement with rec room, bedroom, 1-2 pcs bathroom and storage room. 3 bedrooms. 2-2 bathrooms. Guest house by the river. Storage shed. Wood gazebo. Boat dock. #M3397

$359,900

$409,000 Lucy Gacki Real Estate Broker GROUPE SUTTON DISTINCTION INC.

514-594-4964

Saint-Lazare. Amazing space in this quality custom-built Jean Houde home. Quiet Saddlebrook cul-de-sac. Beaming with pride of ownership. #14069345

Susan Mason Real Estate Broker ROYAL DE MONTRÉAL INC.

514-238-4544

OPEN HOUSE, Sun., 2 – 4 p.m.

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, A/C. Repainted. S.S. appliances. Open concept. Fully landscaped. 2 decks. Fence. 24’ storage shed. Film, photos, infos on: www.SteīenServay.com

$239,000 Janet Charlebois Real Estate Broker CENTURY 21 MAX IMMO

514-569-5975

HAWKESBURY, ON

$189,900 Maurice Laliberte Sales Representative ROYAL LEPAGE PERFORMANCE REALTY

613-632-6781 www.mtlaliberte.ca

3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom open concept bungalow with aƩached double car garage. Oversize deck. Super lot of 125’ x 200’. Fully landscaped. Double driveway. Immediate possession! Don’t miss this opportunity! Call now for a visit!! #M3560

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Kirkland. Sunny 3 bedroom bungalow in desirable area of Kirkland, I/G saltwater pool, 2-car garage. Close to all ameniƟes. MLS# 21787237

OPEN HOUSE, Sun., 2 – 4 p.m.

$339,000 Steffen Servay

Pincourt. 108 des Frenes. Stunning 4 bedroom home on a quiet crescent street in prime residenƟal area. 11,500 sq. Ō. lot backing onto woods. Excellent family home! MLS #10705032

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333-7th Street. Ile Perrot. Raised bungalow close to ameniƟes on a quiet street. 2+1 B/R’s, Įnished basement, French doors to kitchen/dining room, pool with large deck & more. Call today for a visit. MLS #12621946

$229,500 Keith Gold Real Estate Broker ROYAL LEPAGE VILLAGE

514-830-2638

1, Rue du PaciĮque, apt. 305. Sainte-Anne-deBellevue. Bright 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom top Ňoor condo (elevator) with A/C & balcony. 5 appliances included. AAA LocaƟon! #15718561 More at www.keithgold.ca

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Volunteers sought for West Island Citizen Advocacy • A 97-year-old Pierrefonds woman who is isolated would benefit from a female volunteer to provide emotional support through regular visits. She lives alone - there is family who provides meals and some companionship, but she is alone in the afternoons. She is a singer so someone musical would be good. For more info, please call Marla at (514) 694-5850.

have to be French speaking or bilingual and be available on Saturdays. For more information, please call John at (514) 694-5850. • A 60-year-old man with early onset Alzheimer’s would appreciate having a male volunteer advocate to go out for walks with, watch movies, chat, and perhaps exercise at the YMCA. He lives in DDO and is available on weekdays. For more information, please call John at (514) 694-5850.

• A 65-year-old Pierrefonds woman would appreciate a female volunteer to provide some social and emotional support. She is experiencing depression and feels very isolated. She enjoys needlepoint and art. For more info, please call Marla at (514) 694-5850.

• A man in his late 30s with an intellectual disability who loves to play soccer and basketball would enjoy having someone to play with. He lives in Kirkland and also likes to go out for coffee, shopping, and plays video games. For more information, please call John at (514) 694-5850.

• An elderly DDO senior lady who is legally blind and has some mobility and balance issues would appreciate a female volunteer to accompany her on outings. For more information, please call Marla at (514) 694-5850.

• A lovely 79-year-old Turkish lady living in DDO would greatly benefit from having a female volunteer advocate to visit her and perhaps go on outings, preferably someone who speaks Turkish. She is currently dealing with memory loss and is still mourning the loss of her husband. This is a lovely lady who is engaging

• A young autistic man (age 20) living in Île Bizard, would like a volunteer to go out for walks and play simple tablet games. The volunteer would

Hudson Vaudreuil

MLS MLS 11778715 16006976 $254,700 $599,000

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100K under home! evaluation, Priced and to SELL! ome sweet 2 bedrooms space Large Bdrm,with 2+2 closed baths, to addfamily a 3rd.home VERY5+1 CLEAN, gleaming hardwood Àoors, basement, original clean and front entrance, ¿nished sunny functional kitchen FENCED & baths, ¿n bsmtwith with multiworksouth exposure yard shop, deck double screened cedarand porch level & garage, KIDS PLAY set, in SHED no on 28,191sf on quiet crescent andschools short walk rear neighbours. Close to parks, and to village.station and Hwy. train/bus

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and greatly isolated. If interested, please contact Tommy at (514) 6945850. • A lovely 89-year-old Hungarian speaking lady living in Dorval is looking for a female volunteer advocate to visit her and socialize with her. She is isolated and can only speak Hungarian. This is a lovely lady who took care of her family well and is now living in a residence in complete isolation. Please contact Tommy at (514) 694-5850.

MLS MLS 21293961 26157802 $325,000 $369,000 RIPLEX fullyorrented. Solid all3+2 BRICK rowing family Empty nesters? bdrm building with3 baths, detached garage. Raised BUNG.+ NEW hardwood Àoors. Forced heat &unit A/C,PLUS wood 2stove insert Large 3 bedroom x 4 1/2’s. Pool & multi on 22,500 sq treed lot Tenants paylevel heatdeck & hydro, Sunny 11,040 in quiet & familyrevenues, friendly cul-de-sac. Low taxes sf lot. Great great location & and adj. to Hudson’s shops & public schools. great tenants! Vaudreuil West Rigaud

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MLS 25470532 MLS 21045443 $449,000 299,900

PACIOUS, clean, well MAINTAINED and reathing Space! 5 bedroom ¿eldstone CanaFRESHLY Bdrm, 2+1 lot Baths diana on a painted 73,614 sf3+1 lot landscaped with in FAMILY neighbourhood close to PARK and a variety of fruit trees, perennials, huge vegetable Shops. FENCED yard, above ground kitchen, POOL! garden and your own forest. Renovated Basement fullÀoors, BATHROOM, bedroom bathrooms, has wood windows,4th roof, electric and withtogaz FIREPLACE. forcedFAMILY air & A/C room . 3 minutes Hwy 40. QUICK OCCUPATION.

Baie D’Urfe L’Île-Perrot

MLS 18045034 18903380 MLS $649,000 $359,000

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ATERFRONT 2 bdrm PENTHOUSE with OCATION...WITH WATERVIEWS. Perfect mezzanine 2 sunny terraces! ELfamily home. and Original woodwork + new EVATOR, underground and lots of extension with enlarged parking NEW kitchen & sunstorage! Private waterfront community with room. 4 Bedrooms, one on main Àoor+ 3 upoption to own a private BOAT DOCK on Stestairs. 2 full baths, ¿nished basement, 2 roof Anne’s canal. Easy access top balconies. Private 22,208tosfHwy, lot JAC, Starbucks & shops.

OPEN HOUSE Sun Aug 16 th 2-4pm 801 Charbonneau, St-Lazare

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• An 87-year-old gentleman living in Pointe Claire would appreciate having a male volunteer advocate to visit him. He is a former engineer and has a wide variety of interests. This client has been waiting a long time to receive some help. His interests range anywhere from music to mechanics; he also needs some computer help. For more information please contact Tommy at (514) 694-5850.

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MLS MLS 26845532 14617360 $399,000 $174,600

nground 3+1 bdrm cottage with Gas .D.O. pool! AFFORDABLE Sun-drenched ¿replace, nished 3 bdrm double 1067 sfgarage corner and unit ¿condo. basement. Renovated 1.5 bathrooms, A/C, ¿kitchen, replace, windows parking. and bathrooms. Landscaped corner lot Sunnybrook village with supervised with mature hedge on a 19,296 sf lot pool. Close cedar to parks, schools and downwith quick access to hwys 30 & 40.

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MLS 22062244 $529,000 $489,000

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EW 2600 sf4 Model HOME; bdrm, 2 addlebrook! bedrooms, 3+1 4 bathrooms, 1/2 baths, 9’ceilings, hardwood oors granite & wood kitchen, Brazilian Àhardthroughout, kitchen À with walk-in panwood, garagecustom has stonehard ooring & prosalt try, 2 car garage. area withwith forest walls, High, dry &Young bright family ¿nished Bsmt 7.1 & trail. Close to village and easy access to home theatre room & large open playroom hwy with 40. bath. Includes home warranty and TAXES full Walknew to Evergreen, Westwood Jr and PAID BY BUILDER Bordelais nature bog. A MUST SEE!

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Hudson council Continued from page 5 The cost of legal fees was raised by a former Mayor of Hudson Elizabeth Corker who pointed out that the published list of payments handed out at the meeting no longer listed the details of the payments for judicial services. “Would I be correct in my memory when the budget was presented in December that the amount allocated for 2016 was $50,00?” she asked. It was the DG who answered the question stating the amount allotted was $155,000. “I am also curious to know why a lot of information was erased, particularly

Water Continued from page 15 Minister of Public Security, and Minister responsible for the Montreal region Martin Coiteux, joined St. Lazare mayor Robert Grimaudo and several councillors and town representatives to announce that, under sub-section 1.5 of the Québec-Municipalities Infrastructure Programme (PIQM), the town will receive a maximum government funding of $339,750

the last item for $14,270.82,” Corker asked. Town Clerk Vincent Maranda replied, “When several lines are taken out like that, it is because of confidentiality.” Corker responded, “I don’t buy that. Every month you have had individuals’ names listed associated with each line item and all of a sudden it’s confidential? It’s so obvious it was there and then it was whited out before the meeting.” Maranda replied that he would look into these individual items and get back to Corker with an answer. Corker asked council if they were aware of the situation. “In principle, unless there is some compelling reason that I am not aware of, then I agree that residents need to know where

their money is going,” responded Prévost. Although not listed as an agenda item, Pine Lake dam came up for discussion when resident Isabella Gavanski asked for an update on the situation. The DG said a report is currently being prepared. “The Pine Lake Committee will render their report in March. They will meet tomorrow evening to find solutions,” said Roy. He said the members are examining eight possible solutions for the lake. In other business, council passed a resolution to support an assisted living residence for a seniors’ project created by Wyman Memorial United Church in Hudson. Councilor Nicole Durand

presented the resolution explaining the residence will occupy land behind the church currently underused as a parking lot. For further information see story on page 7. Upcoming community events were allocated financial support by council. The 2016 Annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade received $7500, Hudson 2016 Music Festival, $10,000, and Hudson Village Theatre, $15,000. The 2016 Land Art event running for 5 weeks in July 2016 received support from the town in the amount of $7500 plus $6000 from the Muncipalité Régionale de Comté de Vaudreuil-Soulanges (MRC V-S).

which will cover 66.6 per cent of the real cost of the municipalization of private water supply networks on part of Côte St. Charles and part of Bugle Call and Forest Street. “Thanks to the support of Ms. Charlebois and of her government, we will add 755 metres to our municipal water distribution network and we will replace the pipes in private networks dating back to the 1970s. This means that 21 additional homes will be connected to the municipal network and will therefore benefit from improved

reliability,” said Grimaudo. “Furthermore, we will add six fire hydrants on Côte St.Charles, on Bugle Call and on Forest Street to improve fire safety.” In 1970, private water supply networks were made of inadequately located pipes of unknown composition and of insufficient diameter. These private networks are now more than 45 years old. Pipe breaks are more and more frequent and this affects the homes served by these networks. The municipalization of the abovementioned sections will allow the town

to maintain and repair the distribution networks for which residents were previously responsible. The new pipes will improve the reliability and quality of the municipal water distribution network for parts of Côte St. Charles, Bugle Call and Forest Street. And fire safety will also be improved thanks to the addition of six fire hydrants on these streets. Lastly, the town will be able to proceed with the annual flushing of this extension of its network.

Home and Estate Open Houses

Sunday February 7th, 2016 2:00PM to 4:00PM

HUDSON

ST-LAZARE

VAUDREUIL-DORION

PINCOURT

545 Wilson $339,000 Steffen Servay 514-713-7833 Groupe Sutton Distinction Inc.

1643 Rue de Beauvoir $475,000 Patricia Wright 450-458-5365 Royal Lepage Village Hudson Inc.

42 Delorme $335,000 Carol La Ronde 450-458-7051 Re/Max Royal (Jordan) Inc.

108 des Frênes $499,900 Evelyne Micyk 514-668-9777 Noble Immobilier Inc.

ST-LAZARE 2328 Rue du Conservatoire $529,000 or rent at $2850/month Diana Mattei 514-898-0763 Exit Performa

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1601 Rue des Marguerites $239,900 Denis Potvin 514-238-9685 Royal de Montréal

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STE-ANNE DE BELLEVUE 1 Rue du Pacifique, Apt. 305 $229,500 Keith Gold 514-830-2638 Royal Lepage Village

21 Rue Boisé du Parc $500,000 Robert Léger 514-220-1271 Groupe Sutton Distinction Inc.

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D L O S 590 Nicolas, Salaberry-de-Valleyﬁeld Family neighborhood walking to parks, church, depanneur, easy access to highways & town. Unique interior concept offering open space, great layout, abundance of natural light, high ceiling. Electric central forced air system, large garage, fenced yard.

$229,000

2320 Des Sables, St-Lazare

1174 Des Sitelles, St-Lazare

LOCATION…LOCATION – No rear neighbors. Very bright and spacious bung 3 BDR, 2 BTH, ﬁnished BMT, tons of storage, double size garage, large lot. Great place!

A REAL TURN KEY! – With impeccable quality of construction. Bung situated in a serene neighborhood. This property bragging low maintenance, safe investment! Come see from yourself!

Centris #18238226

Centris #24661137

$325,000

$389,900

235 Rivelaine, N.D.I.P. NO REAR NEIGHBOR – Large home offering 5 BDR on upper level! Southern exposure fenced in lot with inground heated pool. Many possibilities!

Centris #24350654

$398,900

D L O S 2081 Pilon, St-Lazare

2201 Thorncliff, St-Lazare

GREAT VALUE - Spacious family home, 3BDR,+ 2 OFF/DEN, 3.5 BTH, LVR cathedral ceiling, 2 ﬁreplaces, in-ground heated pool, near city amenities & acces to highway!

Centris #25047959

GREAT PROPERTY – Desirable area, lovely landscaped, interior well kept. 4+1 BDR, 2.5 BTH, fully equipped with new heatpump, double size garage!

Centris # 16623603

$399,000

Selling your home is a big decision, that’s why it’s so important to select the right broker.

$399,900

OPEN HOUSE FEBRUARY 7, 2-4 PM

You deserve to find out how Exit Performa’s winning formula can benefit you!

1856 Voltige, St-Lazare CHANTEREL – Customed build home, 21,950sf lot. Impressive details, 4 BDR, 2.5 BTH. Triple garage space. Centris #19288860 $415,000

Call now for our no obligation, free market evaluation. 450 458-1116

2328, Rue du Conservatoire, Saint-Lazare CHANTEREL – Executive home features 4 bedrooms,

2774 St. Charles, St-Lazare, J7T 2H8

2.5 baths, fully ﬁnished basement, double garage, 3-season room, basement ofﬁce; sep. ext. access. Heated ingound salt water pool. Must be seen! Quick occ.

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Centris #25289502

$529,000

D L O S 2336 Pl. Du Gala, St-Lazare

3696 Ste Angélique, St-Lazare

3460 Harwood, Vaudreuil-Dorion

EXECUTIVE BEAUTY – Prime location, main floor laundry. Nicely landscaped, 5 BDR, 3.5 BTH. All 3 levels tastefully finished, wood strip flooring/ ceramic. Must be on your list!

EQUESTRIAN FARMETTE - wooded lot of 20 arpents backing directly onto « Les Forestiers » trails. Property with bachelor. 14 box stalls barn, 9 paddocks with watering syst., elec. Fences and much more!

SUB-DIVISED 6 LOTS – Manicured land of 120,667 sq ft with iron front gate, 3 BDR, 3.5 SDB, inground heated pool and oversize 4 car garage/ gym & ofﬁce. Build 5 other houses for your family!

Centris #28142044

Centris 22537279

Centris #26435726

$639,000

$775,000

$799,900

2049 du Patrimoine, St-Lazare EQUESTRIAN FARMETTE - Surrounded by elegance. Very large 4 BDR, 3.5 BTH, colonial style home, completely custom built. 7 padded box stalls, 1 tack room, watering system, outdoor ring. Prime location with easy access to hgwy!

Centris #11771851

$1,000,000

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