Your Local Journal - February 9th, 2017 by Your Local Journal

HUDSON, ST. LAZARE | VAUDREAUIL-DORION, PINCOURT, ÎLE-PERROT AND N.D.I.P.

Thursday, February 9, 2017

VOL. 15 NO. 04

PHOTO BY RODNEY LORICA

Residents of Hudson are presenting their concerns to elected officials asking them to try and find a way to save a stretch of pristine shoreline and adjacent forest from possible development, preferably by purchasing it from the landowner.

Next steps on Sandy Beach

James Armstrong Your Local Journal

Sandy Beach was high on the agenda for those in attendance at the Hudson Town Council meeting on Monday, February 6. Resident Eva Mc-

Cartney asked council if they recognize that some Hudsonites that have signed a petition want council to find a way to purchase the Sandy Beach property. “We have 10 per cent of the eligible voters in Hudson who have signed the petition,” said McCartney, referring to

a petition initiated by Richard Grinnell asking council to hold a town-wide referendum on purchasing Sandy Beach. McCartney pointed out that in the last municipal election there were 4100 eligible voters in Hudson. Continued on page 5

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Over 100 Chaline Valley residents ask St. Lazare to release provincial ministry landslide report John Jantak Your Local Journal

An access to information request containing the names, addresses, and signatures of 102 Chaline Valley residents requesting the release of a provincial Ministry of Public Security report regarding the landslide potential in the area, was given to St. Lazare Mayor Robert Grimaudo during question period at the Tuesday evening council meeting, February 7. Resident Richard Meades presented the access to information request on behalf of the residents directly to Grimaudo, along with a copy of a provincial Ministry of Public Security report regarding the landslide potential in Notre-Dame de l’Île Perrot (NDIP), saying it was time that St. Lazare provide complete information regarding its situation to all affected residents. Meades added that the NDIP report was included with the access to information request, to illustrate how easy it was to obtain information about a similar situation in another town whereas St. Lazare officials seem to be reluctant to provide information regarding Chaline Valley. “We’d like to know what’s going on in Chaline Valley. It’s been far too long that this has been kept secret. The stigma affects the whole area,” said Meades who added that a house within the slide zone is apparently shifting and requires stabilization. The nine page report that was submitted to the town from the public security ministry provides an updated assessment of the current landslide potential in Chaline Valley similar to a report that was issued exclusively for NDIP. Meades said he’s frustrated that by not releasing the report, St. Lazare officials are showing a lack of transpar-

ency. He noted that when an access to information request was deposited to obtain a copy of the ministry report specific to NDIP, the request was processed almost immediately. The lack of action by St. Lazare officials to release its report has caused Meades and residents to speculate whether the town is trying to intentionally hide the seriousness of the landslide potential, an assertion that Grimaudo and Director General Serge Tremblay completely refuted. “When there was a report that had good news that there was no imminent danger, you were more than glad to release it. Now that there’s a report (that) probably has bad news in it, you don’t want to release it because you might actually have to do something to fix it and make sure nothing ever does happen,” said Meades. “That’s your opinion,” said Grimaudo. “That report does not belong to us. We cannot release it without the authorization of the Ministry of Public Security.” St. Lazare DG Tremblay agreed with Grimaudo’s assessment, noting that town officials were set to meet with provincial public security representatives February 8 to discuss the contents of the report. Tremblay added the report is highly technical and the meeting would explain details specific to Chaline Valley. When Meades mentioned that NDIP seemed more proactive in getting their landslide issue resolved, Grimaudo replied, “That’s a whole different situation. They were established as a zone in imminent danger. “You know about the complexity of the issue (in Chaline Valley),” said Grimaudo. “I think you understand and I think you said it yourself, more has been done in the last few years than 10 years previously.”

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St. Lazare resident Richard Meades prepares to deliver an access to information request signed by 102 Chaline Valley residents to Mayor Robert Grimaudo asking the town to release a report from the provincial Ministry of Public Security regarding the current landslide situation in the district.

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EDITOR’S CORNER

Common knowledge Kudos to the small number of people, typically a decimal point percentage measure of a population, who show up to monthly council meetings to ask questions, inform themselves, express their views, and otherwise take part in the democratic process that is elected government. Continued presence over the years has demonstrated that keeping the conversation going may not immediately provide the desired answers or results, but it’s the only way to keep the topic in the collective forefront of the community. As illustrated in this week’s edition of Your Local Journal, residents in Hudson, Saint-Lazare, and Notre-Damede-l’Île-Perrot are facing issues that include property values in relation to potential landslide issues and the threat of development of a beloved stretch of shoreline. Neither issue is without its significant complications borne of many voices, documents, opinions, and restrictions. While residents understandably want a specific outcome in their favour, associated costs may be well out of reach and the legal and logistical aftermath must be factored into every equation. By the grace of the few residents who take time out of their monthly schedules to spend time getting caught up on the sometimes unglamorous goings-on of municipal politics, everyone in the community benefits. Keep it up. Knowledge is power.

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Photo of the week

PHOTO BY YANICK SAINDON

Hudson resident Yanick Saindon snapped this shot of Kayou, an 8-year-old Brussels Griffon mix, at Jack Layton park recently enjoying the weather. Do you have a photo taken in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region you’d like to submit as a Photo of the Week? Send it to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca. Due to the popularity of this feature, we’ve had many submissions and will feature them all on our website at www.yourlocaljournal.ca/photo-of-the-week.

Dear Editor: editor@yourlocaljournal.ca Snow good Dear Editor, Just a quick note of appreciation to the town of Hudson work crew for their development of a great groomed cross-country ski and hiking trail through the Clarke-Sydenham nature preserve. Beautifully done, and it makes skiing through the woods a breeze. Thank you to everyone involved. A big plus for life in our town in the winter! Wolf Mendritzki Hudson On the beach Dear Editor, “Project to save Sandy Beach dead in the water” was the title of one of your recent articles (Your Local Journal, January 19). Well I say that one strike does not put you out of the ball game. While of course it is disappointing that this deal went south without much opportunity for discussion, but this should not stop the town of Hudson from pursuing a deal of its own. Our council is very eager to push through its strategic plan with a very expensive wish list. Unfortunately, this list is full of ideas which seem geared more to tourists than our own population. Why not invest in an already great asset that is still available and is truly a treasure to our town - Sandy Beach? “We can’t afford it,” of course will be the usual cry! But I ask you to look at the highlighted items below that council hopes to raise funding/investors to implement their strategic plan wish list.* Why not add Sandy Beach fundraising to this initiative, or perhaps replace some of these other ‘wishes’ by this one which we know is already loved by much of our population. Let’s take this opportunity now, before it’s too late, to begin a real negotiation with the beach owner, one based on a realistic property evaluation. So, my fellow Hudsonites, is Sandy Beach on your wish list? If you think saving Sandy Beach is worth supporting - I invite you to sign: https://www. change.org/p/achat-sandy-beach-purchase Eva McCartney Hudson

A Tale of Two Cities Dear Editor, In a recent Your Local Journal and following up on Richard Meades’ ‘letter to the editor’, the Mayor of Notre-Dame-de-l’Île Perrot (NDIP) announced that plans for the land stabilization of her town should be completed by the summer of 2017. She also added that a meeting is planned to provide the property owners with details as to the scope and scale of the work needed. Mayor Danie Deschênes started the ball rolling in October 2016 by doing the following. • Acknowledging the problem. • Identifying the areas with risk of landslide. • Restricting building new developments in the area. • Budgeting $3.4 million to stabilize the area. • Applying for financial aid from the Provincial government, which will cover 75% of the land stabilizing cost. • Meeting with the residents to explain the implications of the landslide risk designation. Comparing the actions/developments of NDIP administration with those of St. Lazare administration: St. Lazare administration acknowledged there is a landslide risk in Chaline Valley at an information session back in September 17, 2012, but little has been done other than to obfuscate and ignore many of the facts. St. Lazare administration needs to follow the example of proactive towns by applying for subsidies offered by the Provincial government, living up to their fiduciary obligation to the residents, acknowledging the town’s responsibility according to Quebec regulations cited in The Planning and Development Powers of Quebec whereby it is clearly mentioned under Natural Restrictions (s,5,4) that RCMs ( Regional County Municipalities) must identify the zones where occupation of the ground is subject to specific restrictions because of the risk to public health, safety and wellbeing.

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Sandy Beach

Continued from page 1 Pro-Mayor Deborah Woodhead, who was chairing the meeting in place of Mayor Ed Prévost, responded council was very aware of residents’ concerns about purchasing the property to preserve Sandy Beach. “In terms of a referendum, this is privately owned property, and Mr. Muhlegg (property owner and developer) has been attempting to do this (housing development) project for many years, “ said Woodhead. She noted the developer has met all of the demands the town has made over the years in terms of conservation studies and allocation of green space to the town. “He has given the town more green space than he had to,” she added. McCartney replied she understands the owner has an interest in selling the property and negotiations should be opened. She also said funding for purchasing the property could come from other sources rather than directly taxing citizens. Councillor Nicole Durand suggested it would be a good idea to wait until Muhlegg and his urban planner had a chance to present their project to the public on Thursday, February 16. That presentation is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Center. “ I was going to suggest that we see their plan before we decide that it something we absolutely do not want,” added Woodhead. Resident Jamie Nicholls said the

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Hudson resident Jamie Nicholls challenged Hudson Town Council on the perceived value of Sandy Beach and the adjoining forest (outlined in red in the photo above) versus the municipal evaluation of the property in its entirety.

municipal evaluation for the main wooded lot is $1,561,100 and asked that council confirm that nothing had changed. “For the past year, I’ve heard the sum of $15 million bandied about by council and I thought this was the value of the property,” said Nicholls adding that council shouldn’t be promoting the developer’s price. “I find it disingenuous and I don’t think it was done purposely, but the citizens of this town believe that is what the property is worth,” Nicholls continued. Woodhead responded that it was the price the developer wanted for the property. “Precisely, and by repeating that you are lobbying for the developer,” replied Nicholls. “There is negotiation that can be done here,” he added. Snow and Salt Victoria Henderson reported that

salt was being spread unnecessarily on streets in the vicinity of her home. Director General Jean-Pierre Roy replied he takes her report seriously and would verify the situation with those responsible. Jamie Nicholls asked if there had been any progress made on the salt management report. Goldenberg replied council had decided to tackle the snow removal situation first. “We are looking at the feasibility of an in-house snow removal program, whether or not it is cost effective,” he said. Grant Applications Council approved the hiring of Simon Coriveau for the task of pursuing grants and subsidies for infrastructure improvement projects. The contract period is 12 months with Coriveau at a basic cost of $58,500 with a ceiling of $86,000. The price tag includes three

possible bonuses for the successful completion of three projects at a rate of $2000 per project. Mayfair Project Council approved the second drafts of amendments to three by-laws. Two of the by-laws pertaining to zoning, 679-2016 and 680-2016 were published for public registry and garnered enough signatures to warrant a referendum. “The referendum is for a very specific area,” said Woodward. It will be for the residents in the Hudson Valleys development and will include properties bordering the Mayfair project. Changes to zoning by-laws would allow the subdivision of lots and the construction of semi-detached residences. The 12 lots are located on Mayfair Street in the Hudson Valleys development.

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THE SOAPBOX CARMEN MARIE FABIO

If it quacks like a duck… What’s fascinating about siblings – at least in my immediate and extended family – is that even though they’re all genetically of the same origin and raised in virtually identical environments, the differences in their respective personalities and beliefs can vary exponentially. And even though it makes no mathematical sense to say three or more family members can have 180-degree differing personalities, hey, we’re talking about family. They often defy logic. The conversation at a recent lunch with my brother had us sparring on the validity of topics like Feng Shui, chemtrails, naturopathy, and aligning your bed in a north-south direction to easily allow earth’s magnetic energy to run through the axis of your body while you sleep, among others. I like facts and peer-reviewed data. He’s a little more open to esoteric and obscure practices with dubious claims related to either physical or mental health. The conversation can get heated but we always manage to walk away from the meal with mutual love and respect more or less intact. Chemtrails are thought by some to contain toxins deliberately placed in the white vapour trail that remains after an airplane passes, designed to affect everything from climate to human population control. It’s not so much that he believes this as he’s open to the idea of the possibility of their existence. I, on the other hand, am not. While I recognize that history contains valid examples of horrible tests carried out on humans by government, I’m less apt to believe that meteorological anomalies are conspiracies in everything from mind control to organ harvesting. While a common mantra chanted by many in the online community is ‘seeking truth’ they’re very quick to embrace what has been proven as medically and scientifically unfounded. At the risk of offending my siblings, I don’t believe spaghetti sauce, made from tomatoes, causes arthritis, despite what my sister’s naturopath says. Yes, tomatoes are part of the nightshade family, not to be confused with deadly nightshade. And, if the claims were true, wouldn’t the bulk of tomato-consuming populations be crippled with bone disorders? Incidentally, the top consumers of tomatoes per capita are Libya, Egypt, Greece, Turkey, and Uzbekistan, but I digress. I don’t believe that ‘Rescue Remedy’, a tincture comprised of extreme dilutions of flowers dissolved in brandy and water, is able to relieve anyone in times of extreme stress or trauma. Not unless the brandy content is upped a bit. I don’t believe in chromopathy (healing with coloured lights), geotherapy (treating disease with little pads of earth), iridology (diagnosing ailments based on one’s eye patterns) or that there are conspiracies afoot in the medical community to suppress natural cancer cures. As outlined in the extensive website Quackwatch.org, “There is no alternative medicine. There is only scientifically proven, evidencebased medicine supported by solid data or unproven medicine, for which scientific evidence is lacking.” And while proponents of everything from homeopathy to aura patch therapy may glean a modicum of hope and comfort from incorporating unconventional medical practices into their daily routine, it’s reprehensible that charlatans touting bogus products sell their snake oil paid for by the hopes of the desperate. These are just some of the arguments that punctuate our lunches. Sometimes I win – he agrees reflexology sounds like quackery, and sometimes he wins – I actually found acupuncture helpful for a spinal issue. As far as aligning your bed north-south, research of Google Earth images has shown that photos of herds of cows, sheep, and deer reveal they tend to graze and sleep with their bodies aligned with Earth’s magnetic poles. It’s more likely they were using the magnetic fields to navigate rather than get a good night’s sleep but at least some research went into it. I grudgingly gave him that one. At the end of the day (and of the lunch) we’re able to agree on the physical and vocal attributions of a duck. If it quacks, stay far away. For more information, consult quackwatch.org

Letters

Continued from page 4 These risks include: - flooding beyond the riverbanks (during the period of melting snow), following ice jams or torrential rains. - erosion caused by water, ice or wind, - land- slides consisting of soil or rock, simple or composite - other catastrophes such as rockslides (blocks of rock), sinking of the ground (due to the consolidation or compaction of the soil), cave-ins (due to the collapse of the roof of subterranean cavities), avalanches, seisms (earthquakes), etc.. St. Lazare needs to allocate money in the town’s budget for land stabilization and they need to keep the residents informed. The mayor and councillors missed the boat for the Volet 6 subsidy for sinking houses even though many towns managed to benefit from it, including NDIP. The way the town is handling the land stabilizing issue, residents are going to miss out on municipal and provincial financial assistance. Joanne Ackland Concerned resident of St. Lazare Social exclusion? Dear Editor, The reading of your paper’s ‘Letters to the Editor’ is an amusing way to add a ‘tessera’ to the perception of our community’s social and cultural mosaic. I was, however, perplexed by recently acknowledging a voice describing a reality of social exclusion I cannot recognize after spending all my adult life in this country. (Letters, January 26). In the early 1960s, I was attempting to wrestle a degree from my adopted country’s academia. Being familiar with the inflexible European bureaucratic system of admission, I was pleasantly surprised by the openness of the academic authorities and climate in Canada. On the subject of language, the Université de Montréal accepted work and dissertations in English; McGill reciprocated. I did an undergraduate degree at U of M and graduate studies at McGill. My wife did the same, in totally different fields and at different times, but experienced the

same flexibility. God forbid I be accused of liberal sympathies and of wishing to defend Justin Trudeau. However, I presume he believed, as well as I would have done, that his interlocutor, s in Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, had recognized his duty to be fluent in the second, or third, national language. Yours, Andrea Maria Coda di San Grato Hudson Prophecy Dear Editor, Re: James Parry’s column ‘The Great War’ starring Justin Trudeau and Glen Bowser, assisted by Roy Elliott, I played a farmer loading a hay wagon not a priest, but thanks anyhow James. An interesting fact, not generally known, is the extras playing the soldiers were actually descendants of soldiers killed in The Great War. One of Trudeau’s lines (as Major Papineau) was, “One of these days, I will be Prime Minister of Canada.” How prophetic was that (in 2008)? Unfortunately, Papineau was killed before the war ended. Roy Elliott Hudson Bullying, Intimidation and Harassment by LBPSB Chair Dear Editor, There was applause at the Lester B. Pearson School Board Executive Committee meeting on January 23 and the Council meeting held January 30. But, by far, the loudest was the heartfelt applause at the Parents’ Committee meeting on February 2, when it was announced that parent commissioners now have the right to vote at Council and Executive meetings. Sadly, this means very little because the Pearson board is not a democratic institution. It is an autocratic organization managed by its chair Suanne Stein Day, who was found guilty, in 2016, on three counts of violating the board’s Code of Ethics. The complaints were about her unethical behaviour, conduct and disrespect shown toward board employees, ranging from principals and vice-principals to head office personnel. Continued on page 12

Hudson AVIS PUBLIC Est par les présentes donné par la soussignée, greffière de la Ville que :

Demande de permis de démolition

PUBLIC NOTICE Is hereby given by the undersigned, Town Clerk of the Town, that:

Request for a demolition permit

Le Comité de démolition a reçu, le 19 Janvier 2017, une demande de permis de démolition pour la démolition de l’immeuble résidentiel existant à l’adresse 286 Main. Toute personne qui désire s’opposer à la délivrance de ce permis de démolition doit, dans les dix jours de la publication du présent avis, ou, à défaut, dans les dix jours qui suivent l’affichage de l’avis sur l’immeuble concerné, faire connaître par écrit son opposition motivée à la greffière soussignée.

The Demolition Committee received a request for a demolition permit on January 19th, 2017, for the demolition of the existing residential building situated at 286 Main. Anyone wishing to oppose the granting of this demolition permit must make his/her objections known in writing to the undersigned Town Clerk, giving the reasons for his/her objections, within 10 days of publication of the present notice, or failing such notice, within ten days following the posting of the notice on the immoveable concerned.

Les coordonnées sont : 481, Main, Hudson, QC J0P 1H0

The co-ordinates are: 481 Main Hudson, QC J0P 1H0

Donné à Hudson Ce 9 février 2017.

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Mayor Pilon says MRC considering on-line petition to reduce A30 Express toll fees John Jantak Your Local Journal

Vaudreuil-Dorion Mayor Guy Pilon said the Municipalité Régionale de Comté (MRC) de Vaudreuil-Soulanges is considering starting an on-line petition in an effort to get fees at the Autoroute 30 toll booth reduced. The issue was raised during question period at the Monday evening council meeting February 6, by resident André Tanguay who asked whether the city had met with MRC representatives to discuss the matter. As of February 1, the A30 Express raised the cash toll fee per crossing to $2.80 from $2.50 for all passenger vehicles with a height lower than 230 centimeters. The toll for passenger vehicles with transponders remains unchanged at $2.50. “We discussed the issue at the MRC because it’s a regional problem and it doesn’t only affect Vaudreuil-Dorion,” said Pilon. “There’s nothing that can be done, that’s what we’ve been told. Instead, we plan to launch a petition.” Rather than having regional mayors try to push the issue, Pilon said a petition is a better option because if 5000 citizens sign it, it could have more leverage in getting the privatepublic consortium that operates the

toll-booth and A30 express bridge to consider reducing the tolls for Vaudreuil-Soulanges residents to a more reasonable level. “If the Ministry of Transport receives a petition with 5000 signatures they will have to look at it more seriously,” said Pilon. “I will sit with some of the members of the MRC and see if it’s possible to launch something on the internet. This will be better than having a petition on paper. We also plan on having more towns and people involved.” Toll booth location ‘unfair’ As it stands, the location of the toll booth, just south of the Soulanges Canal close to Les Cèdres, unfairly puts the financial burden not only onto the shoulders of Vaudreuil-Dorion residents who want to travel to Salaberryde-Valleyfield, but it also affects residents of neighbouring St. Lazare and Île-Perrot, said Pilon. He added that motorists from SorelTracy can travel 145 kilometers eastbound along Autoroute 30 to reach Salaberry-de-Valleyfield without incurring any toll. A more equitable solution would have been to place the toll booth somewhere in the middle of Autoroute Highway 30 between Les Cèdres and Châteauguay or to have built a second

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Vaudreuil-Dorion Mayor Guy Pilon announced at the Monday evening council meeting that the MRC is considering starting an on-line petition to get Autoroute 30 toll fees for Vaudreuil-Soulanges residents reduced.

toll booth at the eastern entrance to Autoroute 30 near Châteauguay which would have resulted in substantially more revenue being raised, said Pilon. Increased truck traffic One unintended consequence of having the toll booth at its current location is that truckers and other motorists travelling along Autoroute 20 can easily avoid paying the fees entirely by taking Exit 14 onto Highway 201 which goes through Salaberry-de-Valleyfield and connects to Autoroute 530. This option has resulted in truck traffic more than doubling on Boulevard Monseigneur Langlois (Highway)

201, according to Pilon. He added it’s possible that Salaberry-de-Valleyfield residents could also be invited to sign the petition. Pilon said he’s not opposed to the private-public consortium that operates the toll booth and A30 Express Bridge from making money, but wants a more reasonable fee structure. “People of Vaudreuil-Soulanges should not be taken hostage because the toll booth was put there,” said Pilon. “Maybe they could issue motorists with a special tag to reduce the fees because we are the only ones that are affected by this.”

Lower tax rate for Hudson residents in revised 2017 budget James Armstrong Your Local Journal

The revised 2017 Town of Hudson budget predicted an increase of 1.66 per cent over the rates for 2016. Clerical errors discovered in the original 2017 budget presented Wednesday, December 21, 2016, resulted in what was described as an “unacceptable” increase of approximately 5 per cent over the previous year making the revision necessary. Pro-Mayor Deborah Woodhead chaired the meeting in the place of Mayor Ed Prévost. The revised budget was presented in a special meeting preceding the regular monthly council meeting held Monday, February 6. “The major changes are in the affectations category that contains capital expenditure,” said Councillor Ron Goldenberg. “What we have done is move capital expenditures from the general fund to long term debt.” Residential garbage collection is pegged at $267.60 per household, a sizeable increase over the 2016 rate of $195. Properties that have access to

town water and sewage services will also see increases in those rates. Goldenberg pointed out that water rates were increased due to more maintenance and service. Legal fees 2017 During question period, resident Bill Nash pointed out that the town has actual costs for 2016 but was using the 2016 Budget as a comparison to the 2017 Budget. Continued on page 20

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Hudson residential tax rates lowered but other costs increase in revised 2017 budget as presented by Councillor Ron Goldenberg (left).

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Vaudreuil-Dorion Mayor Guy Pilon (centre) and Vaudreuil MNA Marie-Claude Nichols (right) were two of the many residents who attended the open house at the VaudreuilDorion Islamic Cultural Centre.

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Banding together in fundraising battle against cancer with Exit 22 in St. Lazare Tribute to The Tragically Hip at Bar Chez Maurice on Saturday, February 15 James Parry Your Local Journal

By day, they are a band of diverse professionals, aged from 36 to their early 60s, working in cabinetmaking, aerospace, IT, logistics, real estate, and textiles. At night, they switch to do what they love best. Playing in their rock cover band named Exit 22, headed up by out-front singing lead Daniel Vincent. And so dubbed because some of its members live in Hudson just off that very exit where they also practice in their studio which has a sign hanging on the wall that reads ‘Act Old Later!’ All are huge fans of Canadian music icons The Tragically Hip that has just completed their final farewell crosscountry tour and their lead singer Gord Downie who, tragically, was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour in May last year and who, defying all odds, celebrated his 53rd birthday this past Monday, February 6, just two days after World Cancer Day. They are also huge fans of a lady by the name of Deborah Bridgman who they describe as their ‘warrior, friend, and inspiration’ showing them every day that cancer does not have to be something that knocks you down and doesn’t let you get back up. Bridgman, herself a Hip fan and who lives in Chomedy, Laval, is also aged 53 and is a true five-time cancer survivor having first being diagnosed with Metastatic Breast Cancer - a.k.a. Cancer Lifer - over 20 years ago with countless extensive treatments and major operations at The Jewish General Hospital in Montreal ever since. But as she told Your Local Journal in an exclusive interview earlier this week, “Without putting too much emphasis on my constant battles with cancer which last year resulted in complete loss of function in my left arm, I love my life. I’m a relentless advocate for young adults with cancer and try to consistently spread the words of live

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A huge fan of The Tragically Hip and Gord Downie, and a five-time cancer survivor, Deborah Bridgman is passionate about helping young adults living with cancer, as well as their supporters.

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All set for their Bar Chez Maurice tribute to Gord Downie and The Tragically Hip while raising funds to help young adults in their fight against cancer are Exit 22’s Steve Churchill (bass), Steve Budnik (guitar), Daniel Vincent (lead vocals), Kim Hale (backing vocals), Dan Daoust (guitar), and Peter Nagy (drums).

your life now and live it with all you’ve got!” Which brings us to a very special fundraiser night being staged at Bar Chez Maurice in St. Lazare on Saturday, February 15, starring Exit 22 and with all money raised going to a cause very dear to her heart. Namely Montreal-based Hope & Cope and, more specifically, one of their programs called CancerFightClub of which she is a volunteer. A program that offers an inclusive, supportive, welcoming environment with age-appropriate, relevant, and timely resources for young adults (18-39) living with cancer and their supporters. Said Bridgman, an indomitable fighter in her own personal battle against cancer as well as for others, who began training in martial arts some two decades ago, has reached her Second Degree Black Belt, and who worked for Bell Canada for 25 years before leaving on long term disability nine years ago, “I am so extremely happy that Exit 22 are doing this event. First and foremost, every one of them - including their better halves – are my friends who I love dearly. “They are so generous to offer their time to do this. I have no words to describe Daniel Vincent who has stepped up to the plate and has been relentless in making this event happen. I love the band and constantly brag about their incredible likeness to The Tragically Hip.” Said Vincent, “We are so much looking forward to this very special show. The songs of Gord Downie, being the poet that he is, touch us all in one way or another and we get a lot of enjoyment out of trying to emulate their songs as best we can to do justice to the feeling and spirit of the songs. It was quite devastating to us when we heard the news and, as it turned out, 2016 was a terrible year for losing people in the entertainment world. We haven’t lost Gord yet and we hope we don’t for a very long time.”

Added Vincent, “Back in May 2016 when we learned the news about Gord, it struck a chord with us and a couple of months later I approached the band about doing a tribute to them and at the same time turn it into a fundraiser so that we could play a small part in the battle against this disease which touches everyone in some way. “A wonderful band, Double Take,

has generously offered to open up the show for us and warm up the crowd with a set of acoustic favourites. And there will be a short slide show featuring young adults with cancer as well as Gord Downie, and the band playing to a very nice Tragically Hip song, Last of the Uncut Gems, so very appropriate for the evening’s theme.” Continued on page 17

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There’s a kind of good-natured, tongue-in-cheek joke here in Hudson that one can never be considered to be a true Hudsonite until one has lived here for at

least 40 years. And ‘tis a fact that long-timers, when perhaps discussing the arrival of new residents, will tell you that they bought the former Mrs. Smith’s house or whatever, with no idea of the actual street address. And then they will tell you that the former owners actually moved to where so-and-so used to live but who passed on or is now living elsewhere and whose descendants are now living in the house formerly owned by… Still with me? Guess it’s true of small communities such as ours everywhere. Free from mega-development of apartments and condos in which, in many instances, residents wouldn’t know the names of their neighbours if they bumped into them on the street or the local supermarket aisle. Wonder where I’m going with this dear readers? Well, read on. --------------BLAST FROM THE PAST - For there are families, as profiled in a new book compiled, updated, and edited by proud Hudsonite and long-time author, Rod Hodgson - just put out by the Hudson Historical Society (HHS) - that have seemingly been here forever. For example, the Blenkinships, Parsons, Pykes, Shepherds, Viponds, DeLesderniers, Robinsons, and de Lotbinière/Harwood. Superbly illustrated with vintage photographs and artwork, and titled Pioneer Families of Cavagnal, Hudson, Quebec, the individual chapters are true memories and recollections by local residents who personally knew many of those they have written about. I caught up with Rod earlier this week to learn more about this brilliant blast from the past and was intrigued to learn that, in fact, it is a work that was initially done by the HHS between

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Historian-author Rod Hodgson will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of the Hudson Historical Society at St. James’ Church Hall on Monday, February 13.

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1985 and 1990 in six separate volumes, now combined into one. Explained Hudson-born Rod, who has written numerous books for the HHS as well as three novels and other volumes on local history to date, and who is descended from the early English settlers - Grahams and Hodgsons – who arrived in the region in the 1820s and 1830s from Northern England, “The original six volumes were produced by 15 different HHS members. But they were done in an era far different from today in terms of a final production layout. “All photos and documents were photocopied so their quality at the time of printing was inferior to what can be done today. Also, over the past 30 years most, if not all, copies of the books were sold out leaving a tremendous void in the Society’s publication list. This time around, photos were located and reproduced in the more modern way except for a small amount that could not be found. And the text is verbatim except for minor spelling and grammar corrections.” Printed by Clò Communications Hudson and available at $29 per copy, Pioneer Families is on sale at the Hudson Historical Society Museum, 541 Main Road, May’s Studio, 459 Main, as well as at the next HHS meeting at St. James’ Church Hall, 642 Main, on Monday, February 13, starting at 7:30 p.m.. Oh yes, the book is dedicated to the memory of Phoebe E. Nobbs Hyde, Margaret A. Shepherd Peyton, Miss Marnie Clarke, and Canon E. Cecil Royle. And even though my beautiful Sunshine and I have only lived in Hudson for almost 40 years now, we personally found it truly both fascinating and educational about the history of our little community by the Lake of Two Mountains and the families who helped build it and whose descendants still live here. Check it out! --------------GETTING ACT TOGETHER - And how’s this on a historical note? You know how in past years, there have been sometimes three or four – and even more on occasion – must-see cultural events happening on the very same day and, in effect, competing for our valuable time, energy, and sometimes financial support here in town? Well, Hudson’s community and cultural organizations surely made history recently on January 29 when representatives from 20 town-based organizations met to launch the 2017 season with a view to becoming much more coordinated. For as Hudson’s Communications Coordinator, Laura McCaffrey, told me, “This is the first time, certainly in recent memory, that so many organizations have come together to share ideas, contribute to a master calendar of events, and to explore the possibility of creating a corresponding webpage.” A great initiative and their next meeting is set for February 28. Hope it

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Representatives of 20 Hudson-based arts and cultural groups met recently with a view to becoming much more coordinated in planning their 2017 schedule of events in the community.

all works out. It sure makes sense. And will keep you posted! --------------SHIVER FEST FAMILY FUN Speaking of welcome initiatives, Hudson’s annual Shiver Fest-Festi Neige got off to a great start this past weekend with young and old alike joining in the fun. With family dancing and kids’ crafts, an extreme jigsaw puzzle tournament, as well as bingo - superbly called by John Sheridan and Joe Dineen incidentally - at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre. While outside at Benson Park, there was skating, a Canadian ‘ninja’ winter warrior obstacle course, and a fabulous chainsaw carving by Hudsonite, Tyler Bindon, who recreated the Fest’s official logo, an awesome owl. The fun continues at the Centre this Saturday, February 11, with a breakfast that also serves as a Westwood Senior High School Band fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. with tickets at $8-$10 followed by what is being billed as a free Stitch for a Cause to which all knitters and crocheters are invited to create a sampler blanket for charity under the guidance, if needed, of local expert, Phyllis Sprigge, although you will have to provide your own 5mm needles. The same evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., there will be a free moonlight snowshoe ramble - sponsored in part by Que de Bonnes Choses - at Le Nichoir that will be followed by hot chocolate and warming chili around a bonfire. All you have to take along are snowshoes and a headlamp. And for more info on this, and the other events, call (450) 458-6699 or go to www.hudson.quebec. And hope to see you there! --------------FAREWELL MR. JONES - Meanwhile, down under the sun in beautiful Barbados and alerted to Montreal jazz pianist Oliver Jones’ recent Swan Song farewell concert there by Hudsonite Betty Ifilise, John and Inga Lawson who live in Vaudreuil-Dorion immediately bought tickets for his concert. Says Inga, “Little did we know that it would be a small affair of about 40 of his fans. Up close and personal. Af-

ter the show we had a chance to chat with Mr. Jones and we were surprised that he remembered his performance here in Hudson and his good friend and ours - Wanda Smith, who invited him to be the guest of honour at the 2014 Nova Gala Rhapsody in Blue. We wished him happy retirement and suggested that after 77 years of performing, perhaps a little Barbados sunshine and the blue Caribbean Sea was what he really needed.” He laughed and said he couldn’t agree more! --------------CRAZY CLASSIFIEDS - And now back this week by popular request on the part of many regular readers of this column, it’s time for a little levity courtesy of YLJ wag, Jane Kirkwood, who e-mailed to inform me that the following classified ad was actually placed in a U.K. newspaper recently. FREE PUPPIES 1/2 Cocker Spaniel, 1/2 sneaky neighbour’s dog. True or false? Perhaps ‘alternate facts’ à la Trump’s campaign manager, Kellyanne-Conway? Ah, who cares? Read and enjoy and another in next week’s column. Meanwhile, for our factual classifieds that can be substantiated this week, go to page 23. And in closing, and be still my beating heart, a happy - and ideally most romantic - Valentine’s Day to one and all this coming Tuesday, February 14. And that’s a wrap! E-mail: creation@videotron.ca

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Hudsonite Eric Hope turned 90 years young this week with a surprise party at Whitlock Golf and Country Club with 50 friends, including his next door neighbour Celine Pilon. And immediately after the celebrations, he went curling with his team.

Cité-des-Jeunes students compete in prestigious U.S. cheerleading championships this weekend Hudsonites cheer them on with generous donations at IGA to help offset expenses James Parry Your Local Journal

Some 25 young girls from Secondary I through V at Cité-des-Jeunes High School in Vaudreuil-Dorion are off to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, this week – but not for a vacation. Rather, as members of the Level 4 Extreme Cheerleading team, Les Citadins Royalty, they will be competing in the 2017 National High School Cheerleading Championship this weekend in what is the most prestigious championship of its kind in the U.S. One that is nationally televised on ESPN and ESPN2 to over 100 million homes and 32 countries nationwide each year. They practiced all last summer and even after school twice a week well into the evening to make, and participate in, this fiercely-contested North American championship which showcases, in essence, a combination of gymnastics-tumbling and dance and which can be made up of both girls and boys. This past Saturday, February 4, eight of the girls who will be representing Cité-des-Jeunes - including Maille Pilon, Emilie Senechal, and HayleighAnne Abbott in the photo above - were

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Students Maille Pilon, Emilie Senechal, and Hayleigh-Anne Abbott shown here with her mother, Cynthia Ruffino, were thrilled with the encouragement and support of Hudsonites this past Saturday while collecting almost $900 in just one day at IGA to help towards their team’s expenses for their trip to Orlando, Florida.

at IGA Hudson helping to raise funds towards the team’s trip south. And Abbott’s mother, Cynthia Ruffino, told Your Local Journal, “The team has participated in many types of fundraising as this trip is extremely expensive. And not only have they raised money to help offset their expenses,

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but they have also personally benefitted as they have learned presentation skills, as well as how to create and deliver a sales pitch and sometimes deal with rejection.” Not that there was much evidence of that at IGA. Said Ruffino, “I must say that the Hudson community was fabu-

Over ĮŌy ambassadors collecƟvely contributed more than $60,000.

lous in their support and very kindly stopped to listen to the girls and generously donated about $900 by day’s end. All the girls are so appreciative of the funds they do receive as everything is shared equally among the team.” Go Citadins, go!

CongratulaƟons to André Gingras from Groupe Auto Force who rose to the occasion as Honorary Chairman of this year’s gala.

Thank you to Groupe Maurice for commiƫng $25,000 over Įve years and to the City of Vaudreuil-Dorion for pledging $75,000 over three years to support our mission.

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Continued from page 6 One of the groups that complained last year, that is now, rightfully, raising alarm, is L’association québecoise des cadres scolaires (AQCS). They are Pearson senior administrators who had complained, in a letter, about “the damage caused to the reputation of our members....” Last week, they reportedly said, “Members felt that they were being bullied, intimidated and harassed by the chair and that they could no longer continue working with that scenario.” This matter gets worse. Recall Stein Day was not only found guilty of breaching the Code of Ethics but also article 177.1 of the Quebec Education Act. Basically, the law says commissioners “…must act with honesty and loyalty and in the interest of the school board and the population served by the school board.” When asked about this issue at the January 30 Council meeting, the chair disingenuously diverted attention to the matter, and, misled the public. Here’s how: In essence, she said the board was waiting for the Quebec anti-corruption squad (UPAC), and the Education Department auditors to finish their investigations. That was not the point. This matter is about the people who take care of our children, our grandchildren throughout the school day, and how “their legacy has been threatened by thoughtless and hurtful fabrications” by the chair.

Consider this comment from an article titled, “Candidates spar for LBPSB Chairman position” in the October 30, 2014, issue of Your Local Journal: Candidate Angela Nolet, who was long-time vice chair, said, “For several years, this school board has become a place of intimidation for some parents and a place where many of its employees feel undervalued.” For the greater good, the Pearson community must rally to ensure the board’s employees are better treated by calling for Suanne Stein Day to resign. Chris Eustace Pierrefonds Safety over language Dear Editor, As we all know, all traffic signs on Quebec highways are solely in French. When driving, do you know what «Respectez les feux de voies», «Risque d’aquaplanage», «Dégel», «Ralentir», «Voie cahoteuse» and «Incident voie droite bloquée» mean? Are you aware that according to the Charter of the French Language (“Charter”), the French inscription on traffic signs may be complemented or replaced by symbols or pictographs, and another language may be used where no symbol or pictograph exists? Seeing that the aforementioned phrases have to deal with one’s safety, why are they not in English as well, as the Charter clearly provides? It absolutely makes no sense whatsoever that the protection of the French Language is more important than one’s safety. Shouldn’t the safety of everyone, whether French speaking or English speaking, be of prime importance? That is precisely why Ruth Kovac and I pre-

sented a petition to the National Assembly through our MNA David Birnbaum. Time is running out. The deadline of March 2, 2017 to sign the petition is fast approaching. Only 3 ½ weeks left. Time is of the essence. If you have already signed the petition, we thank you. If you have not signed, please do so. However, in all instances, please make sure that you share this information with your family, friends, acquaintances, neighbours and your neighbours’ friends. Share on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The petition can be found at: www. assnat.qc.ca/en/exprimez-votre-opinion/petition/Petition-6407/index.html. Numbers do speak volumes and volumes can bring about change. The Petition has nothing to do with language; it has everything to with safety. With thanks and kind regards, Ruth Kovac and Harold Staviss Montreal St. Lazare Taxes Dear Editor, During the January council meeting, Mayor Robert Grimaudo was asked about the discrepancy in the 1.26 % tax increase, as one citizen stated the tax increase was 1.86 %. Grimaudo’s explanation was, “The base tax rate has increased by 1.86 %, but special taxes have changed, resulting in a reduction of the overall total tax rate to 1.26 %.” St. Lazare rate in 2017 is 0.6668, an increase of 0.0122 per $100 valuation. Non-residential building taxes are 50 % higher in Ile Perrot, and 100 % higher in Vaudreuil-Dorion, so St. Lazare businesses pay much lower taxes than elsewhere. When questioned about the taxes

for the new town hall/traffic circle, the Mayor stated these taxes would not be seen until the 2018. The schedule for completion of the town hall is June 2017, so contractors should then be paid in full. Assuming the cost of the town hall to taxpayers is $8 million, plus the proposed traffic circle on Bédard and St. Louis is $2 million, then 2018 taxes will increase to cover this extra $10 million. This amount amortized over 15 years, is approximately $800,000 p.a. Based on the 2017 budget $28,375,000, will mean taxes must increase in 2018 by 3% to 4%. If the town hall/traffic circle costs had been added to the 2017 budget, St. Lazare residents would be looking at a staggering 4.8% to 5.8% increase. Maybe the new town hall taxes are not included in the 2017 budget, because of the municipal election this November, as 4.8% to 5.8% increase in taxes would not be a “fiscally responsible platform” for the mayor, or any long sitting councillors, hoping for re-election. The above increases for 2018 taxes ignores the proposed $1 million bike-path extension on St. Charles and St. Louis, as well as the $12 to $15 million revitalization of downtown which are still on the books, probably for the 2019 budget. St. Lazare residents might accept 1.26 % increase for 2017 taxes, but 2018 and 2019 will see even bigger increases in our taxes. We must get rid of the spend - spend mentality of this administration, otherwise taxes in St. Lazare will become unaffordable for most residents over the next two to four years. Alan Nicol St. Lazare

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Valentine’s Day In the red C.J. Maxwell Special contributor

We’ve long associated green with envy, yellow with cowardice, and blue with sorrow. But while red has traditionally been linked with anger, Valentine’s Day – even more than Christmas – sees a proliferation of red in the form of hearts, cupids, and flowers all symbolically linked to expressions of affections for our respective beloveds. Red, as a hue, is one of the earliest colours attainable from natural substances and was used as a dye for linens as far back as the time of Christ. The shade was derived from henna and sumac found throughout the temperate zone. Madder plants were commercially important in Europe in the 1800s, used to dye the red coats of military uniforms. A cotton dye used in Turkey in the 1700s contained a mixture of “sumac and oak galls, calf’s blood, sheep’s dung, oil, soda, alum, and a solution of tin.” While Tyrian purple was the original colour of European royalty – from a secretion produced by several types of predatory sea snails – its laborious

extraction soon meant it lost favour to crimson dye coloured with kermes, extracted from the dried, unlaid eggs of the Kermes vermilio insect which were reportedly easier to harvest. Modern day red dyes no longer rely on amassing small insects, berries, or crustaceans to extract a pigment. And while an entire generation of Baby Boomers will remember the evil reputation of Red Dye #5 as causing hyperactivity in children among other reported ill-effects, no substantive link was ever established. Somehow, we all survived after ingesting red Smarties, Mr. Freezies, and the impossibly red prize in the middle of the Cherry Blossom. The only brighter red associated with those childhood memories is mercurochrome spread liberally on our scraped knees, a substance that was taken off the general market in 1998 by the US Food and Drug Administration. Red has made its way through our childhood Crayola Box – with a reported 17 different shades, second only in popularity to blue – to the vernacular and idioms that punctuate our everyday speech. The term redneck

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was coined from the sunburn on one’s neck due to outdoor work as opposed to white collar jobs. Caught in the act – red handed – is said to have Scottish roots and derives from having blood on one’s hand after performing an execution. The red tape of government and bureaucratic excess originates from the practice of tying legal documents with red ribbon to denote their importance. When complicated matters of govern-

ment arose, there would typically be an abundance of red-bound documents involved. The logical association of red with Valentine’s Day can only be inextricably bound with the human heart – centre of our most profound emotions, often overriding our sense of logic, reason, and pragmatism, in appeasing sentiment. Happy Valentine’s Day.

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The English Gardener Amazing Anthurium or Little Boy’s Willy James Parry Your Local Journal

I received an e-mail this past week from regular reader, Linda Voortman, who lives in Quarry Point, Hudson, enquiring about a most unusual house plant that she had recently received as a gift but was unsure

as to exactly what is was and how best to take care of it. Well, Linda, it’s an Anthurium in the Latin vernacular. Also, in English, known as Flamingo Flower, Pigtail Plant, Oilcloth Flower or, by at least one Brit I know with a delightful sense of humour, as Little Boys’ Willy. Check out the photo and you might see why this moniker has arisen. And it’s often seen in florists’ windows because of its striking beauty.

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While the weather may not have been exactly shivering-inducing, and there was barely a snowflake falling from the sky this past weekend, February 3 through 5, one thing is for sure – Hudson’s Shiver Fest-Festi Neige - with activities at both Benson Park and the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre gave a warm welcome to families from throughout the region in this annual fun fest continuing on Saturday, February 11, in celebration of winter. See more info on the Shiver Fest activities in the Parrywinkle column on page 10 and for more info call (450)

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McLoughlin (née Lacy) 1929-2017 McLoughlin (nee Lacy), Helena, (formerly of Howth, County Dublin, Ireland), passed away peacefully on January 30, 2017 in Rigaud, Quebec, Canada. Beloved wife of the late Peter McLoughlin (d. November 13th, 2016). Sister of Ida, Ursula, Alice and the late Billy Lacy. Sadly missed by her loving children Ursula (Mark), Guy, Adele (Michael) and Peta (Romeo), her grandchildren Anna, Rosie, Katie, David (Mallory), Melissa, Matthew, Sophia and Ava, and many relatives and friends in Ireland and Canada. A special, “Thank you,” to the staff at Centre d’Hébergement de Rigaud and friends Ken & Doreen Knowles, who made Helen and Peter’s final years so much more comfortable. It is with heavy hearts we say, “Goodbye,” to our amazing and loving mother and grandmother, Helena (Helen) Mary Lacy McLoughlin. Helen spent her childhood and early adulthood in the picturesque seaside town of Howth, County Dublin, where she enjoyed sailing, reading, dancing, and socializing with her loving family and many friends. These were glorious days of fancy cars, fur coats, social parties with dancing, and fun times. She attended the Ursuline Convent with her three sisters. Following a year of finishing school, then nearly a year abroad, she became the librarian at Switzers’ of Dublin. Helen met the love of her life at the early age of 13 and he came back to marry her in 1953 after his graduation from the Royal Military College. Helen made many friends and was an extremely good listener, especially to her children’s friends who would pour their hearts out over a coffee at the kitchen table. Helen was an amazing cook, an avid sailor, and had an incredible green thumb. Helen even took courses in 1978 at John Abbott College and attained better marks than her children attending at the same time! Helen had many loves, but her most cherished were her Irish family, her own children and, perhaps most importantly, her grandchildren. She was present for most of her grandchildren’s births, and in fact almost delivered her first, Anna, in her own bed! She loved her games and enjoyed schooling friends and family in many card games, Yatzee and Backgammon. Helen may have been the first to coin the phrase ‘family movie night,’ as she loved watching movies with her kids, especially the classics, which reminded her of her glory days as a young debutant growing up in Ireland. Helen was instrumental in helping Peter found and run their own pharmaceutical company, which was named after Peter’s late mother, “Ferdy” Dormer. Helen ran the company’s finances and proved to have great business intuition. Helen was extremely smart, but humble; she just enjoyed making other people laugh and smile. But most of all, Helen was a loving and devoted wife to her husband, who was her “One True Love,” and she missed him terribly since his passing last November. There is no doubt that she is happy again now that she is reunited with her soul mate. God bless you Helen-Mum-Nana-Granny-Auntie Helen--you will be greatly missed! Visitation is scheduled for Friday, February 10th from 7-9 p.m. at F. Aubry & Fils Inc. Funeral Home, 434 Rue Main, Hudson, Quebec. The funeral is being held at St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church, 413 Rue Main, Hudson, Quebec on Saturday, February 11th at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Vaudreuil-Soulange Children’s Foundation (www.fevs.ca) or any charity helping children. 20

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Continued from page 7 Goldenberg explained that this is common practice for municipalities. “They can’t be released. They are not audited yet,” replied Goldenberg. Legal costs of $150,000 for 2017 are included in the budget according to Goldenberg. Resident Bill Driver asked for clarification on the outstanding legal files. Director General Jean-Pierre Roy replied that there are currently 10 legal dossiers before the courts. Resident Helen Kurgansky asked for a breakdown of the items in the $2,478,430 General Administration expenses budgeted for 2017. Goldenberg responded that salaries accounted for approximately one third of the total budget and are included in the expenses of each department. He listed some of the major items such as salaries for the Director General, Treasurer, the Town Clerk’s department, fringe benefits, legal fees, and general insurance.

Toilets and taxes Resident Véronique Fischer asked council why local businesses with more than one restroom were being taxed at a higher rate than a commercial establishment with one facility. She also pointed out that this was different from the 2017 budget presented in December 2016. Pro-Mayor Deborah Woodhead responded that the town is attempting to encourage small businesses in the town and that it was included in the earlier budget but not itemized as such. Resident Jim McDermott raised concerns about water consumption, metering, and community patrol. Goldenberg responded that municipal wells are at peak capacity and that water usage is documented. He hazarded a guess that community patrol costs had been reduced by about 50 per cent. The discussion of the details of the budget ended with Goldenberg stating that they would be published on the town’s web site if there were no legal barriers to doing so.

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In Memoriam

Patrick Williams 1941-2017 Mr. Patrick Williams from Hudson passed away January 21, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Monique, his son, Chad (Petra Decher), granddaughters, Emma Laurence, Olivia Genevieve and Mackenzie Grace from Toronto. He will be missed for his “Joie de Vivre” by all his friends especially those at Whitlock.

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To submit your “Things to See and Do”, send your information to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca before Tuesday noon. All announcements should include dates, times and addresses. Publishing priority will be given to free events, non-proϔit, and community based groups. BEACONSFIELD Yubin Kim Ensemble: Two Violins & piano. Music of Schumann, Debussy, Fauré and other composers at Christ Church Beaurepaire, 455 Church Street, Tuesday, February 21, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20, including Après Concert at the door. Season concert series tickets and mini-passes for concert series also available. For more info call (514) 697-2204 or consult www. christchurchbeaurepaire.com. HUDSON The Hudson Historical Society Monthly Meeting takes place Monday, February 13, 7:30 p.m. at St-James’ Church Hall, 642 Main Road. A true Hudsonite and prolific author Rod Hodgson will present the following subject – ‘A pictorial history of Hudson through the years – Part 2.’ If you were present at Part 1 you know how interesting this was! Please join us. Please note, the normally scheduled AGM has been moved to the following month, Monday, March 13. The next Rendez-Vous luncheon of 2017 will be held at Hudson’s Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre, 394 Main Road, on Tuesday, February 14. The guest speaker will be Jo-Annie Gagnon of Le Nichoir. Lunch is served at 12:30 p.m. The price is $5.

394 Main Road. Tuesday, March 7, 1 to 4 p.m. and the first Tuesday of every month, Le Manoir, 404 Main Road. For more info email hudsonfinecraft@hotmail.com. We warmly welcome all new enthusiasts. There is a free open studio for all actual and aspiring artists on Wednesday, February 22, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Hudson Community Centre, Youth Room, 394 Main Road. Paint or sketch a beautiful still-life. There will be two themes: 1) Caribbean driftwood, rough coral and lace, and 2) a contemporary assortment of props, tall vase and bottle. All will be arranged on cracked paper and linen. This studio is sponsored by the ArtistesHudsonArtists. All media and levels are welcomed. PINCOURT CASCA Vaudreuil-Dorion will be holding an adoption day Saturday, February 11, 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 cascavaudreuil@outlook.com or visit our website 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. POINTE CLAIRE

Ben & Joony and friends will be at the War Memorial Library, 60 Elm Street, on Friday, February 10, to perform ‘The Pickle Show.’ The show starts at 3:30 p.m. and is free and suitable for all ages. For more info call (450) 458-4814. Hudson Fine Craft is a not-for-profit group of artisans and craft makers. Join us at any or all of the following times to learn, share, enjoy, and be introduced to new techniques and skills. Wednesday, February 15, 6 to 9 p.m., and the third Wednesday of every month, Halcro Cottage, 539 Main Road. Tuesday, February 21, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and the third Tuesday of every month at the Hudson Community Centre,

The February 16 meeting of the Montreal Chapter of the Canadian Aviation Historical Society will feature David Walker as guest speaker. David is a retired commercial pilot with a long career culminating with the post of chief pilot for Air Canada. He will be speaking from experience in a presentation titled ‘How Many Engines Do You Need?’ If his past presentations are fair measure this is not a meeting to miss. Meeting starts at 11 a.m. in the Pointe Claire Legion Hall, 365 St-Louis Avenue. A $5 voluntary landing fee is requested for a light lunch. Anyone interested in the history of civil or military aviation is welcome. For further informa-

tion call Ron at (450) 463-1998. St. Columba concerts presents: From Bach to Broadway – Trio Ambiance featuring artists Diane Caplette, flute; Solange Bellemare, violin; and Iona Corber, cello. This concert has something for everyone: music from movies and Broadway, tango and beautiful melodies by great classical composers - Trio Ambiance promises to please! Join us Saturday, February 25, 7:30 p.m., at Church of St. Columba by-theLake, 11 Rodney Avenue. Suggested donation: $15 (free for children). Information: (514) 364-3027 or (514) 697-8015. RIGAUD Folk art sculptor Roger Brabant is exhibiting his latest works in a show titled Le Poulailler imaginaire, featuring sculptures made out of century-old barnwood. The event is taking place until March 11 at the Rigaud Library, 102, rue Saint-Pierre. Le Poulailler imaginaire is a micro-society with numerous humouristic roosters and other amusing creatures from the past, the present, and the future. If you’d like to have a personalized tour, please contact (450) 458-2192. It’s free! Opening hours: Sunday and Monday-closed; Tuesday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesday 1 to 8 p.m.; Thursday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m.to 8 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. STE. ANNE DE BELLEVUE The Lakeshore Chamber Music Society presents the Milton String Quartet, a rising star in the world of chamber music. This fifth concert in our season takes place at Union Church, 24 Maple Avenue on Friday, February 17, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at the door; adults $20, seniors (60+) and students $15, children 16 and under: free. Come and enjoy an evening of beautiful music as well as an after-concert reception with refreshments. For more details please visit www.lakeshorechambermusic.org.

Meet Bonnie Folkins – A true adventurer. Saturday, February 18, 7:30 p.m. at Lakeshore Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 5065 Sherbrooke St., Lachine. Bonnie Folkins is an award-winning photographer, artist, and adventurer. She will present her travels with the Golden Eagle hunters, in western Mongolia, travelling on 1100-mile horseback treks with the Kazakh nomadic people. Presented with the cooperation of the Geography Club of Montreal. Freewill offering with the refreshments. For more information, please contact Sheila Laursen at (514) 697-4195. Ian Hepburn and William Laurin will describe their experiences while teaching mindfulness in area schools. As part of the 21st Speaker Series 2017, the presenters will evaluate the successes and challenges of working with students at Elementary and High School levels through Healing Harp and Restorative Drumming. Mindfulness training is designed to embody the basic principal that each individual lives in This Moment and This Moment contains all possibilities. As part of the series “Interesting Talks with Interesting People,” the presentation will take place at Arbor Gallery, 36 Home Avenue, Vankleek Hill on Saturday evening, February 11, at 7:30 p.m. A presentation in French will take place Friday night, February 10, titled “Connaissez Vous le Gaspillage Alimentaire?” Admission is $10 per person and includes refreshments. For more information, call (613) 678-5086. There will be a Valentine-themed Coffee House at Robertson Clark, 1841 Dalkeith Road, in Dalkeith, Ontario, February 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Get your baked goods and bird-feeding supplies while enjoying coffee/tea with great company. The Robertson General Store is open for your shopping pleasure. February is History Month and the Robertson Clark Building shares Canada’s 150 birthday. It is currently being restored and offers a lovely trip into the much gentler past.

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

Piano Lanco - Experienced local piano technicians offering quality tunings and skillful repairs. Improve the sound and touch of your piano with hammer voicing and action regulation. Apprentice tunings starting at $75. info@pianolanco.com 514770-7438

PIANO PIANO PIANO Fine tuning $88. Regulation, voicing, repairs, all makes and models, any condition, Grands and Upright pianos, keep your piano tuned, enjoy music. quebecpiano@gmail.com. Text or call 514-206-0449. Thank You! (170309)

Looking for a used pinball machine. Call Greg 514-827-9484

Deluxe Frigidaire Gallery stove with warm-up drawer, paid $1800, asking $400; Frigidaire dryer new motor $150; Kenmore canister vacuum $75; in Hudson. Please call 450-458-4365 (170209) 4 Firestone Winter Tires, used one month, 225/45/R17, $275. Call 450-218-2954 (170209)

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High-end Trimline treadmill with extra long belt. Excellent condition. Original value $2000. Asking $300. Location - Hudson. (170209)

125 - FOR RENT 500 sq. ft. of storage space available in local barn in St. Lazare West. Previous office space. Finished interior. $350/month. Call 450-458-7228 (170216) 1000 sq. ft. office in Ormstown, Main Street, 36 Lambton, $600/month, heating, electricity, and internet included. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170216)

150 - SERVICES House cleaning services available, weekly, bi-weekly and monthly. St-Lazare and Hudson areas. Please call 514-512-1973 (170223) Art Classes. Atelier de Bresoles is now giving classes in our Hudson studio. Come learn traditional drawing and painting skills in a small-group environment. Classes offered Sundays, ages 15+. Please see our website for more information: www. atelierdebresoles.com or call 450-2023772 (170223) Two experienced women starting a cleaning service in Hudson, Vaudreuil and SaintLazare areas. Weekly or bi-weekly. We specialize in: nooks and crannies, couch crumbs....... and just about everything else. For a professional, thorough approach call Shona 514-475-4028 or Natania 514-2970636 (170209) Caregiver / Companionship services available in Hudson/Rigaud area. Can escort you for shopping, outings, appointments, etc. Prepare light meals. Light housekeeping, etc. Pet friendly. Fully bilingual. References available. For further information call Carol 450-458-0776, 514703-2223 (170223) Too busy to cook? Come home to the smells of a home-cooked meal. Chef/ Dietary Technician available to cook 3-5 meals in your home. Services can include customized menus, grocery shopping. I can bring any equipment needed. Call Diane at 514-653-4917 (170209) Hi! Need your roof cleaned? Free estimate, no obligation. Call John 514-979-3067 (170209) ¿Moving? All jobs. Reliable, reasonable, fully equipped. Local and Ontario, Maritimes, USA. 35 yrs experience. Call Bill or Ryan 514-457-2063. Registered Gun Smith. Number one buyer of used guns in Quebec. 514-453-5018 Moving Service, local, trailer rentals. Call Colin: 514-850-9948

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 Paul’s Painting, small & large renovations. Call 514-900-5839 (170223) “MAN WITH A VAN” MOVING. Whole house. Small moves, too! Quebec/Local/ Ontario. Experienced/Equipped. Please leave a message 514-605-3868 MIKE THE MOVING MAN. Central Vacuum and Canister Vacuum Cleaners. Sales and repair of all brands. SEBO Vacuum Cleaner $398 and up. (Electrolux, Filter Queen, Kenmore and Central Vac). Central Vac Electron with bag, hose, accessories $675. Other brands available from $329 and up. Repair and service of all central vacuum systems. Parts and bags (all makes). Biodegradable cleaning supplies. Toilet paper $31.95/48 rolls. AspirateursHudson.com 67 McNaughten, Hudson, Quebec 450-458-7488 Wolftech Inc. Since 2004. PC/Laptop repair, sales and services. Custom system builds. Software/hardware upgrades, virus - malware removal. Data recovery, network and internet troubleshooting. Pick-up or In-home service. Very competitive rates. Windows and other software tutorials. HTTP://wolftech.ca service@wolftech.ca 514-923-5762 ALL RENOVATIONS & CONSTRUCTION. FREE ESTIMATES. FRAMING, PLASTER, PAINTING, WINDOWS, DOORS, FLOORS (HARDWOOD & FLOATING), STAIRS, CERAMIC, TILING, BASEMENTS. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. EXPERIENCED WORK 514402-9223 - RBQ 5688-2244-01 Housekeeper 10 years experience available. Fine with pets and children. NonSmoker. Very reliable. References available. Please call Esmirna 514-993-8782 or 450-218-4708. Serving Vaudreuil-Dorion and area plus the West Island. (170209) Marriott Soleil High Quality Professional House Cleaning. Maid Services at Affordable Prices. Servicing Hudson, St. Lazare, Vaudreuil, West Island. Ramona 514-647-4775 (170223)

Jacques Harvey Piano School. Experienced, qualified teacher offers piano lessons to beginners or advanced students. Children and adults are welcome. Call 450-455-1544. SINGING LESSONS. Private or SemiPrivate. In my home (St-Lazare). Sing the songs you love! Call Morgan. 514-6071308 References available. Home Cleaning. Do you need extra help cleaning? I take great pride in what I do: dusting, bathrooms, vacuuming, cleaning behind fridge, stove and furniture. Very reliable and honest. I have regular clients for over 10 years. Donna 514-425-6930 (170209) Retired Cabinet Maker. Repair of small furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities. Custom-made furniture. Kitchen and bathroom renovations. Jean-Claude Leger 450-458-0887, 514-944-0981, jcleger381@ gmail.com (170209) Handyman/Contractor, reliable, 20 years experience. Plumbing, electrical, carpentry, cement work/repairs, decks. Structural experience. No job too big. Discounts for future contracts. Derek 514898-4392 (170316) Local Experts in matters of Bankruptcy and Insolvency since 1994. First Consultation Free. Available Nights & Weekends. Solid reputation for Reliability, Honesty & Integrity in our field of Expertise. Blumer Lapointe Tull & Associes Syndics Inc. www.blumerlapointetull.com. 514 426 4994 Experienced cleaning lady with spots available weekly or bi-weekly. Hard working, reliable and trustworthy; references available. Call Janine at: 514-886-6762 (170209)

175 - WANTED $ Buy car for scrap. Running or not, 24/7. www.scrapvehicule.com Call 514-951-4203 Local Music Geek willing to purchase your record collections and vintage audio gear. Some audio gear names and these are only a few Sansui, Mcintosh, Dynaco, Marantz, etc. Turntables, Receivers, Amps. I will come to you . Thank You. Mark 514402-2242 (170223) A Military Collector looking for medals, flags, swords, uniforms, documents, helmets, hats, all related war memorabilia WWI, WWII, Canadian/German or others. Antiques, collectibles, aviation, nautical, coins, badges, maps, signs. Please contact Patrick 450-458-4319, patrick148@ca.inter. net, 2760A Côte St-Charles, St-Lazare, Reni Decors (170330) CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS. Mystery writers may submit their best Police procedural whodunit short stories, between 6000 and 8000 words. Only one piece accepted. Current pay is $0.05/word for accepted stories with a $400 maximum. For additional information, Jean Bissonnette bissonnettejean7@gmail.com

225 – FINANCIAL SERVICES Antoine Nasry, CPA. Our professional accounting team offers accurate, affordable income tax planning, preparation and filing for individual, self-employed and incorporations; as well bookkeeping and financial statement preparation for incorporations. 412 Boul. Harwood, Suite 114, Vaudreuil-Dorion, www. antoinenasry.com info@antoinenasry.com 514-552-7785, 514-967-9710 (170406)

250 - REAL ESTATE SALE Panoramic views, Covey Hill. 4 new box stall barn. Dressage ring, pasture, year round carpenter shop, 5 arpents, historic house, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, needs TLC, commute to Montreal 35 mins., Reduced $239,000. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200, 450-829-2653 (170209) Largest Cortland Apple Producer in Quebec, located in St. Antoine Abbé. 70,000 bushels, with buildings. 140 acres. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170209) Maple Bush, 8,000 taps, plus 200,000 board feet of Red Oak, in Havelock. 140 acres. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170209) 1½ renovated cottage on quiet street in Ormstown. 3 bedrooms, attached garage, new windows. $129,000. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450-8292653 (170216) Maple Bush with pipeline in Franklin/ Covey Hill, 6,240 taps, $800,000. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450829-2653 (170216) Apple Orchard in Franklin; large new industrial buildings; 140 acres; 55 acres apple orchard; 70,000 bushels last year; asking $1.6 million. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170216)

325 - AUTOS FOR SALE Chevrolet Malibu LS sedan 2013 top condition, 77,175 kms, OnStar feature, 2 sets of tires on rims with steel mags. $10,950. 450458-0527 BMW 550I 2007 Mint shape, New tires/ brakes all around, fresh maintenance. Second owner sale, 173,000kms. $9950. Fully equipped. View on Kijiji. Call 514-742-2779 MG Midget MkII 1964 Red. 120,700kms, 1098cc, 1 litre, 56Hp, 4 cylinder. Hard and soft top, 4 new tires, new battery and suspension blades, tape player. A pleasure to drive and in very good condition. Ready for summer. $10,500. 514-528-8703

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1996 Honda Civic Si with multiple modifiHyundai Accent 2002, 1.5, automatic, cations: JDA B16A SIR II, cams, Exedy clutch, blue, winter tires, good winter car, $800. JDM ITR S80 LSD trans. w/short shift, urethane 450-458-7488 engine mounts, Sparco quick release steering wheel, Sparco seats w/Willans 4 pt. harness, Neuspeed sport springs w/Koni front shocks, 2006 Mercedes CLS 500,Silver, never winter frt/rear strut bars, stainless brake lines and driven. 86,000 kms, very clean, $18,000 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; nemuch more. $6500 or best offer. 514-979-1603 gotiable. Call Ray: 514-668-9718.

2008 Toyota Prius hybrid. 5 passenger Mercedes CLK 320 - 1999 - Convertible, Sil- hatchback. Lady driven. 148,000km. $25 to ver. 208,000 KM. $6,900. Call 514-216-9217. $38 fills tank. Toyota maintained. Excellent condition. 8 tires on 8 mags. Duratech rust 2009 VW Rabbit, 2.5 litre, gas, 5-speed man- treatment yearly, no rust $8900. Kerry 514ual transmission, black, heated seats and mir- 774-2986 rors, AC, power windows, locks, mirrors, sunroof and fog lights. 130,000 km. $9,600 Call 514-886-1008

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AVIS DE DEMANDE DE DISSOLUTION Avis est par les prĂŠsentes donnĂŠ que Les Entreprises Reboot MontrĂŠal constituĂŠe en vertu de la Loi sur les compagnies (QuĂŠbec) et ayant son siĂ¨ge social au 1575 rue du Bordelais, Saint-Lazare, QuĂŠbec J7T 2C1 demandera au Registraire des entreprises du QuĂŠbec la permission de se dissoudre. SignĂŠ Ă Saint-Lazare le 9 fĂŠvrier 2017 par Rita Reynolds, PrĂŠsidente.

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1992 Lincoln 192,000 km. V-8 auto, fully equipped, used for weddings, second owner, electric roof. Invested $12,000. Must sell (illness) $1250 Cash. 514-453-7468

Ford Freestar minivan 2004, white, 4.2 litres, 132,000kms, 5 door, 4 seater, rear tinted windows, electric doors and windows, A/C, rust proofed, good condition, new brakes and discs, new spark plug wires, 4 winter tires, $2900. 450-458-7488

1997 Ford Cobra Mustang SVT. Good condition. Triple black. New clutch. New tires. New magnaflow mufflers. Asking price $9500. 514996-6965 2009 White Saturn Outlook, 8 passenger, 120,000kms, good condition, $9500. 438-8788587

Honda Civic Reverb 2 door, silver, 2005, manual, A/C, 6 CD player, brakes, brake pads, discs and bearings done late 2015, 288,000kms, great little car. Recent oil change and transmission fluid. 4 winter tires â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 years old, $1800, 514-261-7043

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PHOTO COURTESY JESSICA KING

Back row: Coaches: Martin Boilard (Associate), Martin Bigras (Associate) , Daniel Guilbault (Head coach). Middle row (players standing): #21(LW) David Lapalme, #19(LW) Odyssea Kargakos, #29(C) Skye Davey, #22(LW) Nicolas Hofton-Restrepo, #30(RW) Gabriel Rouleau. Front row: #17(C) Jacob Bigras, #26(D) Brayden Lawrence, #24(C) Maxime Boilard, #25(RW) Rayan Kodila, #27(RW) Dylan Snyder, #31(Goalie) Zackary Juneau, #23(D) Jack Guilbault, #19(D) Nicholas Gottardo.

Cougar Cup Champions The Cougar Cup, hosted by Gloucester minor hockey, is a threeday tournament that’s played entirely in one weekend (January 27 January 29) with teams from all over

Ontario and Quebec. It takes place at the Sensplex facilities in the Ottawa/ Kanata region. With a tough loss in the first game after a long car ride the boys really

Hawks’ hard-earned silver

came together as a team, only allowing two goals in the final four games and going over 10 straight periods without allowing a single goal. In the finals against The West Island Knights the kids worked so hard for each other and deserved to walk away champions. Outstanding effort, Go Preds Go! The team also boasts the top three

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It was a very proud moment for our U9F div 1 Hawks soccer team, who participated in their very first Lac St. Louis indoor tournament January 22 and brought home a hard-earned silver medal! They were undefeated up until the finals, with a 2-1 loss. Close game - Go Hawks Go! Top row left to right: Coaches Tony De Sanctis, Ana Zamora and Eric Caron. Middle row: Sofia De Filippo, Ava Juenemann, Charlie-Rose Caron, Leila Douglas and Juliana Mogianesi. Bottom row: Marley Prosper, Kaylee De Sanctis, Sofia Johnson and Lily Fergus.

scorers in the tournament as well as top goalie, Zackary “Carey” Juneau, with a 4-1 record with two shutouts, four goals against, and a scintillating 0.80 goals against average over the weekend. We are so proud of the boys for bringing home the gold and returning champions!

Hello All. Lots of Ladies Curling Association games going on and completed. Whitlock’s Nadia Boismenu and team – Suzanne Sonnel, Cynthia Luck, and Nicole Kennedy, won the Earle trophy played on home ice. Brigitte Blais and her team of Louise Aiken, Janet Russell, and Josée Belliveau were runners-up in the Tobin Event; congratulations to both teams. The Lady Tweedsmuir playdowns were held recently and our top two ladies’ teams played in the Centre playdowns January 10. The teams were – Nancy Lucas, Skip, Karen Earle, Maria Geiring, and Marilyn Pound. And Marilyn Cummings, Skip, Lynne Dumaine, Barb Vipond, and Diane Gignac. Un-

fortunately, Whitlock will have to wait until 2018 to play in the District Final. Whitlock fielded teams in the McCallum Filly-Hamilton Shield event. Entering in the evening/business category, Centre 6, Brigitte Blais and her team of Karen Simpson, Janet Russel, and Francine Chartrand-Tessier were defeated by Pointe-Claire. The Centre 1 and 2 playdowns took place at Montreal West and Whitlock’s team of Nadia Boismenu, Ingrid Thumen, Susanne Sonnel and Nicole Kennedy lost in an incredibly close game. Our Grandmother’s Invitational was played January 18. Scones and tea were enjoyed by 32 curlers and winners of the Granny Trophy were Maxine Perra, Skip, Bill Spencer, Cam Ferguson, and Paul Belliveau. Until next time, good curling.

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