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YLJ teams up with Northumbria University World War I research project Family members of ‘Geordie’ ϔighters sought James Parry Your Local Journal

Calling all Geordies whose families immigrated to our region from the North-East of England prior to World War I. If someone in your family served during that ‘war to end all wars’ from 1914 to 1918 in whatever capacity, Your Local Journal would love to hear from you. Why? Because in support of an exciting global 12-month project titled Dominion Geordies in World War One just launched by Northumbria University in Newcastle and supported by the Living Legacies First World War Centre at Queen’s University Belfast, we are hoping to learn more about the fascinating lives of these service men and women who could well be featured in a film and a number of research papers to be produced by the university next year. Continued on page 9

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Disappearing driver Sûreté du Québec officers are investigating after the driver fled the scene following an early morning accident January 27 on Highway 40 westbound near St. Lazare’s Exit 26 that left his vehicle overturned on the grassy median. SQ spokesperson Sgt. Ingrid Asselin said the case is being treated as a hit and run. Witnesses at the scene said the male driver left the scene on foot immediately after the 8:40 a.m. accident. “We don’t yet know why,” Asselin said. Anyone who witnessed the event or has information on the driver can contact police at (450) 424-1212.

St. Lazare ﬁreﬁghters get new digs

Mosquito season in Senneville

MP Peter Schiefke’s open house

Hockey with a heart in Terrasse-Vaudreuil

St. Lazare inaugurates new ﬁre station Lauren Mitchell Special contributor

Citing a long-overdue need and a previous structure that could barely contain the trucks, equipment, offices, and workers, the Town of St. Lazare opened its brand new Fire Station on Friday, January 22, with the help of Soulanges MNA Lucie Charlebois and Mayor Robert Grimaudo. “I am very happy that you all finally have a nice place to do your work because the old building was not well suited to the requirements of the firefighters and the equipment they needed to do their job,” said Charlebois during her opening speech. “I would really like to thank the city for their collaboration in making the new building happen, be-

cause we couldn’t have done it without you and your support.” The new station now located close to the former one at 1800 avenue Bedard consists of many new features in its 1,433 square metres, and lots of space for the department’s staff. Along with administrative and operational offices, there is a workshop, a multipurpose room, and a designated space for training and emergency measures. The building also incorporates dormitories and locker rooms with showers and a communal kitchen. Most importantly, a large garage area and indoor parking destination for the emergency vehicles has been expanded to four exit doors instead of the single exit door of the previous station. “I’ve seen the evolution of the services offered by our firefighters,” said Char-

PHOTO BY LAUREN MITCHELL

After many years in an inadequate setting for St. Lazare’s fire department, the town has recently inaugurated its new $5 million fire station that includes plenty of space for the emergency vehicles, firefighters, and administrative staff.

lebois “It’s not just combatting fires, it’s being able to prevent them too. I see all the training, all the passion by everyone who works in the fire safety department and I know very well what it demands of all of you. It’s more than just combat-

It’s not just combatting fires, it’s being able to prevent them too. I see all the training, all the passion by everyone who works in the fire safety department and I know very well what it demands of all of you.

ting a fire, it starts in prevention. I want to take this moment to take my hat off to you because it is not often that we have this occasion to do so.” The total cost of the project was just under $5 million, with $2,685,372 provided by the government through the Programme d’infrastructures QuébecMunicipalités (PIQM). The town said the safety and security of its residents is a priority. Mayor Grimaudo said the new station will eventually have the capacity to adapt to the requirements of a growing population. “We work as a team and the results are obvious,” said Grimaudo. “We have a new station today, which can adapt to the needs of a population of 20,000 people, for which we were due. Our firefighters have been very patient in the last few years, so thank you all for your patience.”

– Soulanges MNA Lucie Charlebois

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Senneville unsure whether it will implement its mosquito control program for 2016 John Jantak Your Local Journal

The southern Quebec region may be deep in throes of winter, but some Senneville residents are already concerned about the eventual return of spring and the annual mosquito problem that regularly affects the community when the issue as to whether the village would continue to implement its mosquito control program was raised during question period at the Monday council meeting, January 25. The question of whether to spray or not to spray has become a controversial and contentious issue amongst some homeowners who insist the village should keep the program intact so that mosquitoes are kept to a minimum, and the village’s administration who question the effectiveness of the program considering it can only be ap-

tion when it comes to mosquito control options. The problem with the village’s current approach to tackling the mosquito situation is that mosquitoes don’t differentiate between private and public lands, said Guest. Mosquitoes that breed on private lands easily stray into public lands that have been treated, thereby reducing the effectiveness of the larvicide used by the village to control the mosquito population within its jurisdiction. Controversy arose when the town decided not to proceed with its annual mosquito control program in 2014, which also happened to be an extremely wet summer. Some residents felt the combination of wet weather and the lack of spraying spawned more mosquitoes because of the moratorium that year. When spraying resumed in 2015, it happened to coincide with

It’s very hard to compare one year to the next. You can have a very wet season and the next year it can be very dry. You’re damned if you do and you’re damned if you don’t. – Senneville Mayor Jane Guest plied to land under the municipality’s jurisdiction, and not on private property. Mayor Jane Guest told residents that in order for a mosquito control program to be effective, it would also have to be applied to the Morgan Arboretum and Braeside Golf Course, both areas which have a lot of standing water. But since both sites are private property, the village has no jurisdic-

a very dry summer, which resulted in less mosquitoes, said Guest. “It’s very hard to compare one year to the next,” Guest told Your Local Journal. “You can have a very wet season and the next year it can be very dry. You’re damned if you do and you’re damned if you don’t. You don’t know if you haven’t had many mosquitoes because it was dry or because an area was sprayed.”

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Senneville Mayor Jane Guest told residents at the January 25, Monday evening council meeting that the village still hasn’t decided whether it will proceed with its mosquito control program in 2016.

While council adopted a resolution to allocate at least $25,000 to spray for mosquito larvae as part of its 2016 municipal operating budget in December, the village still hasn’t decided whether it will proceed with the program this year. The village is planning to become more proactive by sensitizing its residents on the importance of preventing stagnant pools of water from forming on private properties by conducting a public information campaign early in the season. Guest said residents will be advised on what they can do to drastically reduce standing water, which is the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes. “There are lots of things that people can do on their properties such as cleaning out their eaves troughs, removing old tires that may accumulate water, keeping their drainage areas clear and free of debris, and draining

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Slippery slope Speaking on behalf of over 80 Quebec mayors, Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre is voicing what’s proving to be a decidedly unpopular stand by being against the proposed TransCanada Energy East Pipeline that would, if approved, run through the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region on its way through Montreal and Quebec to its final destination in New Brunswick. The declining oil prices are having a devastating effect on the western Canadian economy, with job losses, at last count, reportedly reaching almost 20,000. Western provinces who have been subsidizing the have-not provinces, like ours, with billions in transfer payments feel justified in crying foul over Quebec’s roadblock to the project, so it’s with admirable resolve and backbone that our province’s elected officials are placing themselves in an unpopular firing line. Our national economy relies so heavily on the oil industry that we’ve neglected to put significant eggs into a separate justin-case basket and now we find ourselves right in the middle of a great big greasy omelet with very little left for exploring alternate avenues. We have painted ourselves into a decidedly comfortable corner with a very oily brush and while supporting the project means taking a chance with the drinking water of over 4 million people, failing to support it has incalculable sociopolitical and financial ramifications. Progress may come with a cost, but ultimately, so does comfort.

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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 to St. Lazare resident Olivia Rose Gaston who was the first reader to correctly identify last issue’s Puzzled? photo taken at the annual St. Patrick’s Parade in Hudson. The Puzzled? feature is also available on our website www.yourlocaljournal.ca.

Dear Editor: editor@yourlocaljournal.ca Dear Editor, If there is any doubt how out of touch elected school boards are concerning the education needs of the communities, which they claim to serve so well, look no further, as an example, at the Lester B. Pearson School Board (LBPSB). Its value following the Major School Change poorly thought-out decisions that involved closing, merging, and rezoning schools, became apparent with a massive public outcry from Vaudreuil to Verdun. Fortunately, though, the draft school board reform Bill 86 includes parents and community members in all decision-making and at all levels of our public school system. That said, there were over 200 people who attended the regular Pearson board Council meeting on January 25. They were there primarily to find out whether the board would reconsider the closing of Lakeside Academy and Riverview Elementary School (by merging) at the end of this school year. The board voted to delay the closures by giving parents the opportunity to prove by December 2016, that the schools are, indeed, viable by following up on ideas to keep the schools open. Commissioners Craig Berger, Daniel Olivenstein, Martin Sherman , led by Chairperson Suanne Stein Day, had no confidence that parents and the community could follow-up and voted against giving the English schools a second chance. Instead, they cited Quebec’s restrictive language laws (Bill 101) and budget cuts as the cause for the problem. Madame Stein Day even took swipes at forward-looking Bill 86. Interestingly, it was mentioned by the administration that there are French schools in the Pearson territory, in which 40 per cent of the stu-

dents, are eligible for English-schooling. Equally thought-provoking was the announcement of a “Budget 2016-2017 Consultation” as called for by Article 275 of the Education Act. Governing Boards and Central Parents’ Committee will have until March 31 to submit their views on how our school tax money is spent. The history of the LBPSB’s ‘Budget Consultations’ has never been reassuring for the taxpayer. For years, parents, the community has complained they really don’t know where all the tax money goes. Consider: Long-time vice-chair and former candidate for LBPSB chairman Angela Nolet, in the Nov. 2014 school board elections said: “...the school board budget is not even that transparent to the commissioners!” Now, picture this: Following the passing of the above resolutions to keep the two schools open, most people left. In fact, I was the only “public” for the last half hour, which included the second Question Period. Again, I was not allowed to ask any questions or make any comments because I had asked sensitive questions about ‘Budget ‘ matters and other issues over two years ago. At last month’s “Major School Change” meeting, same thing. Even though I was the only individual who submitted a MSC brief, I was not permitted to participate in the democratic process as called for in Article 168. Worse, my attempt to participate, Chairperson Stein Day’s refusal, and complaint made by a citizen about this treatment was all erased from the December 2015 webcast. Bring on Bill 86! Chris Eustace Pierrefonds

Local Liberal open house highlights federal government services

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An open house hosted by Federal Member of Parliament for VaudreuilSoulanges, Peter Schiefke, and his team attracted attention from across the riding on Saturday, January 23, marking the inauguration of their headquarters at 223 Avenue SaintCharles in Vaudreuil-Dorion. It also provided an opportunity to interview the recently elected parliamentarian. “I really wanted everyone in our riding to know where to come to receive the services offered by the Federal Government and understand the services the government offers,” said Schiefke. For example, the Child Care Benefits package will reportedly become a more progressive model with families in higher income benefits receiving less and lower income earners receiving more. “If you are making over $217,000 per year you will no longer be provided with the benefit you were receiving before,” he said. On the subject of the pending federal budget, Schiefke said a public consultation will be held in the riding Monday, February 8, with the meeting location to be announced shortly. “This is different from our town hall meetings in that I’ll be asking people what they would like to see included in the budget,” said Schiefke. Recently appointed as Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister for Youth, Schiefke said the well-being of Canadian youth is of particular concern to this government. “We will be creating the first ever Youth Advisory Council to the Prime Minister to provide youth with a voice,” he said, adding Canada has never had this kind of council before. The number of summer jobs for youth funded by the Federal government will be doubled from 20,000 to 40,000. The government plans to spend $1.3 billion over the next three years to help companies with less than 50 employees offset the cost of hiring a person less than 25 years of age. Notfor-profit organizations and charities would receive summer youth employees at no cost. Employers have to apply for the program. Schiefke said he and his office would be working to make sure that the jobs are equally distributed throughout the municipalities of the region. The Liberal election promise to stimulate economic growth with $120 billion pledged over 10 years for municipal infrastructure development is high on the list of Schiefke’s priorities for the riding. “The one thing that is really important to me is to meet with the mayors of all the (Vaudreuil-Soulanges) municipalities and talk about how we can work together,” he said. His message to the mayors is, “Come and

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Federal Liberal Member of Parliament Peter Schiefke (center) chatted with constituents from across the riding on Saturday afternoon including Hudson Town Councillors Natalie Best (left) and Nicole Durand (right).

talk to me about it and let’s get the submissions in.” He said areas of funding would cover sustainable “green” environmental plans, social programs, and transportation. Schiefke pointed to the current slump in the value of the Canadian dollar and the price of oil as indicating the need for diversified foreign investment in Canada. He indicated Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s recent speech in Davos, Switzerland promoting the innovativeness and diversity of opportunities for investment in Canada. “Many people would say that the mistake of the previous government was economically putting all of our eggs in one basket,” Schiefke added. Regarding the ongoing issues surrounding the transportation of petroleum products particularly through pipelines and the possible effects on the environment and the economy, Schiefke said, “The plan hasn’t changed. We have a government in place that wants to overhaul the environmental assessment process so that it takes into consideration the wants, needs, and desires of municipalities, First Nations residents, community groups and citizens.” He said meetings with various government ministers and officials would be taking place over the next few weeks. Schiefke introduced the four members of his local riding office team, Legislative Assistant Martin Crevier, Special Assistant Patricia Dota, Political Attaché Rami Khoriaty and Communications Director & Constituency Liaison Jennifer Frezza. He said 80 per cent of the work done in the local office has to do with immigration services. In addition, they are also involved in services for senior citizens, youth, and families provided by the federal government. Keeping to a tight schedule, Schiefke was off to Ottawa Saturday evening where he delivered his first speech to the House of Commons Monday, January 25.

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THE SOAPBOX CARMEN MARIE FABIO

Stormy weather My family listened intently as threats of the imminent American east coast Winter Storm Jonas were making the media rounds, wondering if we in Quebec would be the recipients of at least the tail end of the weather phenomena, even if we weren’t on the A-list for the main event. News that the monster storm wouldn’t make it this far north was met with a resounding “Awww…” as me and my snow-loving boys jealously watched the news footage unfold from our benign and boring vantage point. The equation of ample warning combined with the snow’s convenient Friday night arrival seemed to make for a perfect storm (sorry!) of hunkering down for a weekend of Mother Nature-imposed rest and relaxation and the unique feeling that comes with having survived something larger than ourselves. As a winter-loving January baby myself, I take great Canadian pride in having lived though not only some epic snowstorms, but other momentous climatic blips that include the 1987 Montreal flood that turned the Decarie Expressway into an artificial lake and survived eight days without power in the 1998 Ice Storm while seven-months pregnant. I like to think I could handle just about anything climate change can throw at me. The tail end of 2011’s Hurricane Irene had us preparing dinner on a Coleman camping stove on the front porch while we read by the light and disconcerting hiss of the propane lantern. I felt pretty smug about my survival skills, having cooked on makeshift surfaces, recycling melted wax back into candles, and keeping young kids entertained without electricity, until I encountered a storminduced survival story that occurred virtually right outside my doorway eight years ago. A March 2008 freak winter storm didn’t so much blow in as it targeted a small, select area where I live in Notre Dame de l’Île Perrot, one whose specific geography crafted an unprecedented microclimate. Known as the Lake effect, perfect conditions between a cold air mass met an expanse of warmer air over Lac St-Louis that somehow gave birth to an intense localized storm along a three kilometre stretch adjacent to the shoreline. A friend of mine was on his way home with an order of take-out food for his pregnant wife just as the weather began to take its ultimate turn for the worse. With high winds driving the wet, heavy snow onto the road, he – along with a number of other poor souls out in their cars – immediately became trapped in the accumulated mess with the reported consistency of cold molasses. When even the snowplough got stuck, the mired drivers pooled themselves into my friends’ minivan, ate the takeout food, and prepared to hunker down for the long haul. Sûreté du Québec officers arrived by snowmobile, knocking on doors of houses along the street to see if they could put the stranded motorists up for the night. “Why didn’t you just come to our place?” I asked him later as he recounted the tale. Unfortunately, the force of the snow and wind was so intense, he had no point of reference to know where he was, other than just being somewhere stuck. The pepines arrived the next morning to carefully extricate the vehicles and allow the stranded motorists to finally make their way home. I now know my survival skills are not much to brag about when I have a roof, four walls, and a woodstove at my disposal. And since that day, I’ve decided it’s perfectly reasonable to always have takeout food in the car. Just in case.

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Hockey tournament to raise funds for Ste. Anne’s Veterans Hospital Foundation John Jantak Your Local Journal

Chad Pardi and his tight-knit group of friends and family know a thing or two when it comes to hockey, and more importantly about compassion, especially towards Canada’s war veterans who have put their lives on the line so that all Canadians can enjoy their many freedoms, including playing an impromptu hockey game. So for the third consecutive year, Pardi and his group of 48 friends will hold their “Third Annual Terrasse-Vaudreuil Winter Classic” hockey tournament to raise funds to help support the Ste. Anne’s Veterans Hospital Foundation. For Pardi, 28, a former Île Perrot resident who currently lives in N.D.G., the roots to his original community background run deep. And it’s this community spirit that has inspired Pardi and his friends to give something back to the community that has given them so much in return. “This tournament is about raising awareness and to encourage people to make donations,” Pardi told Your Local Journal. “It’s about getting together with a group of guys that I grew up with in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges area to get out, play some hockey, and raise some money to help a worthwhile cause.” The fundraising drive is part of an initiative called Operation Dignity that was started by the Ste. Anne’s Hospital Foundation to respond to the needs of its veterans. As with all new fundraising start-ups, there were some initial growing pains, but the Terrasse-Vaudreuil Winter Classic now has a solid focus and its participants are determined to do what they can to raise funds for the foundation. “The first year went well and everyone had a very good time,” said Pardi. “A lot of us hadn’t seen each other in a couple of years and we realized that it was something that we could evolve and possibly integrate more into the community, something that could grow year-after-year. Instead of

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Chad Pardi stands atop snow covered ice on the hockey rink at Parc Donat-Bouthillier in anticipation of the “Third Annual TerrasseVaudreuil Winter Classic” hockey tournament that will be held Saturday, February 13, to raise funds to help support the Ste. Anne’s Veterans Hospital Foundation.

just playing hockey, we decided to do something to give back to the community.” Pardi remembers the times he volunteered at the hospital during his time at Macdonald High School and uses this experience as the impetus to continue supporting Canada’s veterans. “It was interesting to meet the veterans and hear their stories,” said Pardi. “My grandfather, before he passed away, was a veteran and he spent a year at the hospital. So I thought it’s close by, it’s in the community and it’s very recognizable, so why not try to help them? “It’s a demographic that’s almost forgotten,” Pardi added. “These are men and women who have made sacrifices in their lives so that we can actually have a day where we go out, have fun, play hockey and not have to worry that our liberty is at stake.” Pardi and the group of friends and family members who participated and watched last year’s tournament managed to raise $500. This year, the group’s ambitions have grown significantly and they hope to raise $3,500 with the help of a donation page. Continued on page 10

P O L I C E R E P O RT S Compiled by Carmen Marie Fabio editor@yourlocaljournal.ca

West Island police files Station 3 covering Île Bizard, Pierrefonds-Roxboro and Ste. Geneviève A suspect attempting to rob a bank on St. Charles Boulevard in Pierrefonds January 22 fled the scene empty-handed after getting angry with the teller who had difficulty accessing the cash-drawer. Const. Daniel Maheu reports the suspect, described as a 30-year-old, French-speaking white male, entered the bank and demanded the sum of $3000 from the teller. Clients in the bank heard screams and called 911. At the same time as the attempted robbery, a Pierrefonds resident called 911 to report a suspicious vehicle parked outside her home. Three men were sitting in the car with one in the back changing his clothes. The car is a beige 4-door Honda, possibly an Accord, with a rock deflector on the hood and rust near the rear wheels.

The suspect was wearing a black coat, black pants, blue shoes, black gloves, black ski mask and sunglasses. ••• Police are crediting a municipal snow removal worker, aware of a rash of break-ins in the area of Circle Street in Pierrefonds, who observed a suspect looking inside houses and even jumping backyard fences around midnight January 14. He called 911, also reporting the man was carrying an empty hockey bag. While police searched the area, the worker called 911 a second time to report the suspect’s new location, and to let police know the hockey bag now seemed full. Upon realizing he’d been spotted, the suspect, described as a black male, took off on foot, after dropping a stolen television set. Police were able to find the man through tracks in the snow and after a brief chase, the man was arrested. While interrogated, the man revealed his accomplice, a 22-year-old Pierrefonds resident, had been waiting nearby in a Nissan Sentra. Both men will be charged with breaking and entering and theft. An investigation is un-

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derway to see if they are linked to other break and enters in the area. ••• A suspect who broke into an electronic cigarette shop overnight January 18 stole not only items on display but also an undisclosed amount of cash after rifling through the store’s office on Sources Boulevard in Pierrefonds. Const. Maheu reports the display cases were emptied of their contents of accessories and that the phone line was cut disarming the alarm system. Station 4 covering Dollard des Ormeaux A woman out walking her dog the morning of January 24 had her purse, containing all her credit and identification cards, stolen from her car in the parking lot of Centennial Park. Const. Leslie Potts is reminding readers not to leave anything of value in sight inside the vehicle. Drivers should also place items of value in the trunk before arriving at a location.

Off Island police files Sûreté du Québec covering the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region Investigators at the MRC VaudreuilSoulanges, Beauharnois-Salaberry, and Haut-Saint-Laurent detachments are asking for the public’s help to help identify suspects who have been breaking into community mailboxes in order to steal packages. Since December 2015, dozens of mailboxes have been broken into in Hudson, Vaudreuil-Dorion, St. Lazare, RivièreBeaudette, and Rigaud, and further reported thefts in Salaberry de Valleyfield, Ste. Martine, Ormstown and Godmanchester. Police are asking anyone to report events in their communities that might arouse their suspicions. If unfamiliar cars are seen near the postal boxes, take note of the license plate, car make and model, colour, and any other significant details. All information can be reported to the Centre of criminal information at 1 800 659-4264.

Police call for children’s books In conjunction with a West Island women’s shelter, Station 3 police officers are collecting new and used children’s story books (not colouring books please), in English, French, and Spanish for kids aged up to 8 years. A collection box will be set up at the station at 14680 Pierrefonds Boulevard to receive the books throughout the month of February.

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Within half an hour the morning of January 27, Your Local Journal was able to find four community mailboxes between St. Lazare and Hudson that had numerous doors forced open and parts of broken locks found on the premises. Boxes near de Nice and du Bordelais Streets, Westwood and Hunt Streets, Côte Saint Charles and route Harwood, and Cambridge Street in Hudson Valleys. Social media users are reporting seeing mailboxes intact at 8:15 a.m. then broken into shortly afterwards.

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would have ever thunk it? Spring, officially at least, is just less than eight weeks away PHOTO BY after one of our MAURICE JEFFERIES mildest winters in recent memory. On Sunday, March 20, to be precise. While just south of the border, they are still digging out after crippling storm Jonas, here in our neck of the woods, there’s barely enough of the white stuff to make a snowman. Which brings me to a wonderful story that I learned of this past week that has got to warm – if not melt - the cockles of your heart! --------------SIMPLY SENSATIONAL - For down at St. Mary’s Church Hall in Como recently at the Nova Adult Centre which welcomes Alzheimer’s and early dementia patients and their families every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., they did indeed create 10 superb snowmen with not one snowflake involved. (See photo below). Rather volunteer, Wanda Bray, told me, they comprised white tube socks, pieces of felt, raw rice, and colourful buttons and beads. Explained Wanda, “A pile of wool was laid out and each member chose a colour. They were then shown by volunteers how to make a pompom. Next was a piece of felt cut into lengths and fringed into a scarf. Everyone was given a white tube sock - not easy to find nowadays – and the bottom was filled with two cups of raw rice for ballast. “Next, members stuffed the sock with white fiberfill and it looked like a snowstorm everywhere. Knots were tied to form a head and the cuff of the sock folded down to make a tuque that held their pompoms. Buttons and beads were then chosen and, again with the help of volunteers, glued on to make faces and decoration. As you can see, each one is an original!” Well, that’s for sure Wanda. And

what a wonderful initiative! --------------RE-CHARGING BATTERIES - The Nova Adult Centre, I was intrigued to learn, was opened in October 2013. An idea launched by Nova nurse and director, Judy Tellier, at the previous Nova Gala in May. Says Wanda, “We presented the project to the attendees and the fundraising dollars came in. A small committee was formed to do the planning and the rest is history. “The Nova nurses and administration were aware of the need for such a centre by the existence of Alzheimer’s and early dementia patients in the area. Families wanted to support their loved ones at home, but it is a 24/7 undertaking. One day a week becomes a time to re-charge their batteries knowing the centre makes it a day of stimulus and fun.” Currently, the centre has 17 members with most coming from Hudson and St. Lazare, and even as far away as Rigaud. They arrive at 10 a.m. and are welcomed by a team of cheerful volunteers starting with a coffee break and chat before doing word puzzles and picture games. Next up, they move into a chair exercise circle where either Gay Elliott or Elizabeth Nowak from Aristofit get their kinks out and make them stretch. Then it’s back to the large centre table for a craft such as the one in the photo. Says Wanda, “Most of the time it is one volunteer to one member, so the conversations and laughter are continuous. By that time a few of the volunteers are in the kitchen putting the final touch on the lunch preparation. We have a schedule of weekly cooks that arrive with, or cook there, a full hearty lunch including dessert. Nothing is rushed and we linger over tea or coffee. “Next on the program is music time with a rotation between Glenna Vipond on the piano and Bill Riley’s trio with piano, sax and trombone. We sing along with our music sheets, but most of the members know all the words by heart. The rest of the day could be

PHOTO COURTESY WANDA BRAY

Created with the help of volunteers at the Nova Adult Centre, local residents with Alzheimer's or in advanced stages of dementia created these little darling snowmen to take home with them.

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PHOTO COURTESY LINDSAY LUBELLSMITH

Volunteers with DCDR Costambar in the Dominican Republic, together with Lindsay LubellSmith (third from left back row and with her adopted doggie Sox below) express their thanks to all their supporters here in Hudson who have sent funds to help them over the past 16 months.

balloon tennis, beach ball trampoline, craft completions, bingo, jigsaw puzzles, or something new. And by 3 p.m., family members are there to pick them up to take them home.” Says Judy, “We have a wonderful list of volunteers and we like to have an equal number to members every Wednesday. Plus the meal providers and exercise and music people. And we also have a set up team and take down team. It doesn’t have to be every week; we will always need fill-ins. What is very important, however, is that we require a positive attitude and the desire to make someone’s day enjoyable.” So if you are interested in joining this praiseworthy weekly event in whatever capacity, just call the Nova Office at (450) 458-5727 and speak to Judy who will be happy to answer any questions and address concerns. And just love those snowmen which, at the end of the day, were taken home by those who had created them! --------------BOW WOW AFTERNOON - And now, figuratively speaking, from winter here to the sun-kissed beaches of the Dominican Republic. For it was from there that Hudsonite, Lindsay Lubell-Smith, arrived home in November 2013 with a very special souvenir. Her puppy, Sox, which she had rescued while on vacation there and which was warmly welcomed by her many friends here in town. Ever since, Lindsay - a long-time fixture behind the bar at Hudson’s legendary watering hole, Le Château du Lac, has been a supporter and volunteer of DCDR Costambar, a small but strong non-profit organization dedicated towards raising awareness and improving overall animal health and safety in the Dominican Republic. A cause supported by many in our local community as attested to by the fact that in the past 16 months they have sent about $3,000 for the cause. Adding to that total, Lindsay and her friends are hosting what is being billed as a Create Change Fundraiser Event at the Chât this Sunday, January 31, at 2 p.m. to which everyone is invited. There will be trivia hosted by Rob & Leslie Shutler, dog related

party games, a grand prize and doorprize raffle donated by local artists, businesses and generous souls including Physical Park’s Studio 462 and Cunningham’s Pub. Photographer, Dawna MacTavish, will be capturing the moment and for more info you can contact Lindsay at createchangetoday@hotmail.com. It sure promises to be a bow wow of a day! --------------SMALL, SMALL WORLD - And now to even further afield. To the NorthEast 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 - 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 please check out the story beginning on page 1 as I am really looking for input from our local community. 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

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Continued from page 1 Explains Dr. James McConnel, History Lecturer at Northumbria University, “The first stage of the project will involve collecting information that will help us build

a comprehensive and fascinating insight into the stories of so many of the local men and women of the North-East who, having left their native land in the three decades or so before the war, found themselves volunteering to return and fight for the homeland in the campaigns of the war across the world. By better understanding their complex

War I are listed on a plaque in the entrance to the Hudson War Memorial Library – 25 of them never to return – McConnel, told YLJ yesterday, “I very much welcome the interest shown by your newspaper in the project. Hudson’s contribution to the First World War was obviously a significant one and since something like 60

Hudson’s contribution to the First World War was obviously a significant one and since something like 60 percent of those from the North-East who served in the Dominion armies we’re researching were in the Canadian Expeditionary Force, there’s a good chance we might find one of our Geordies among them. - Northumbria University History lecturer Dr. James McConnel

PHOTO COURTESY ROSIE WINNAL

Spearheading the project at Northumbria University is Dr. James McConnel, who says he welcomes the participation of Your Local Journal in his 12-month research campaign.

identities, we hope to get a clearer picture of a fascinating aspect of the First World War that has been almost completely forgotten.” The research, he adds, will consider not only individual ‘migration histories’ like these, but also the way that individuals and communities saw their own identities as Geordies and Britons, and also as Canadians, Australians, or New Zealanders. Informed that the names of 121 men who left our local community to serve overseas during World

percent of those from the NorthEast who served in the Dominion armies we’re researching were in the Canadian Expeditionary Force, there’s a good chance we might find one of our Geordies among them.” To learn more about the project, go to dominiongeordiesinww1. co.uk. Here at Your Local Journal, contact editor@yourlocaljournal. ca. To see more historical WW I photos submitted by Hudsonite Peter Stephenson see our Facebook page.

PHOTO BY JAMES PARRY

Lest we forget. The names of local men who left to fight in World War I never to return are inscribed on a commemorative plaque on the Cenotaph outside the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #115 in Hudson.

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Winter Blues Rigaud Oldtimers Hockey Association Miller’s Blue Surging Double player ejections, penalty shots and spectacular last minute goaltending heroics in Blue’s classic 3-2 victory over White. Clutch goal scoring from Tony ‘Father Time’ Certosini and Mike ‘The Prez’ De Filippo who was awarded a controversial penalty shot for being too slow a skater after being unceremoniously overtaken by White’s fleet footed defenseman Jacques Boudreau and then falling down in an exhausted heap. Probable time in the ‘ROHA Principals Office’ for Blue bad boys Brian ‘Brad Marchand’ Penny and Sylvain ‘Écoute Moi Ref’ Cadorette who were invited to leave the game a little bit

before the final buzzer by the officials. Something about talking too much in class and being impolite to the ROHA teacher/refs it seems! In game two, Gold’s brave effort was unrewarded as Red snuck by them once again. Same old, same old as Lachapelle, Brian De Filippo, and Craig Burnett wreaked scoring havoc while the rest of Red sat idly by and cheered them on. Fern Garcia’s White fading, Todd Brochu’s Red treading water, Miller’s Blue driving to the top... and no one even sees Mark Edward’s Gold coming on... ‘Till next week...

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thing they can get because there aren’t many volunteers helping them with fundraising.” The day-long tournament will take place Saturday, February 13 at Parc Donat-Bouthillier at the corner of 7th Avenue and 4th Boulevard in TerrasseVaudreuil. For more information about the tournament or to make a donation, visit https://www.canadahelps.org/ en/pages/3rd-annual-terrasse-vaudreuil-winter-classic/.

Continued from page 6 “This year we wanted to grow it a little bit more so we created a donation page so that if anyone in the community wants to get involved, they can make a donation,” Pardi said. “We still have a ways to go. If we don’t reach our objective, there’s always next year, and if we do reach, that’ll be great as well. The foundation will basically take any-

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Beat the Winter Blues Stephanie O’Hanley Special Contributor

Sure, you loved it at first. The snowflakes, pretty patterns in the frost, postcard-perfect winter scenery and holidays that actually had snow (it was looking dicey for a while). But after weeks of scraping ice off the car and shoveling the white stuff, there’s a point in every winter when you get tired of the cold and snow. You want it over, now, even if some groundhog predicts an early spring. If heading south isn’t an option, there are all kinds of ways to beat the winter blues. Relax Visit a spa for a few hours or even better, take a day or two to enjoy a spacation with friends. Indulge yourself with a facial, or enjoy a manicure and pedicure. Many spas offer hair and makeup services - a chance to explore a new look. Wax or zap away unwanted hair. Pamper yourself with a body wrap so you exfoliate your dry, flaky skin and come away with it moisturized and hydrated. Book a massage and as the massage therapist works on tight and painful muscles, release all your tension and stress. Embrace winter Instead of fighting winter, why not

have fun? Chances are your city or a city near yours is hosting a winter festival, where you can enjoy (or watch others enjoy) all sorts of winter activities. What you find will vary but possibilities include skating, skiing, dog-sledding, ice sculpting, hockey and horsedrawn wagon rides. Enjoy local food, sample maple taffy on snow, sip some hot chocolate and watch fireworks at the end of the day. Head out for a walk. As spring nears the days are getting longer and sunnier. So dress warmly and take the time to enjoy a purposeless walk, paying attention to the scenery. Indoor escapes Escaping winter indoors is easy. Many local restaurants offer specials at this time of year, so why not go on a culinary adventure and try places and foods you’ve never had before? Make a point of getting to know your local foodie scene. Instead of watching Netflix, head out to a movie theatre to watch a new release or see Oscar-nominated films. For a laugh, deliberately pick films with terrible reviews. You can choose nominees for next year’s Razzie (Golden Raspberry) Awards, which single out the worst Hollywood has to offer. Pretty soon you’ll forget all about the winter blues.

PHOTO BY STEPHANIE O’HANLEY

Some winter festivals offer a chance to try out dog sledding, offering one more reason to fall in love with cold weather.

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Discover your local Businesses! Finishing touch Jules-Pierre Malartre Special contributor

Few things in life are as irritating as getting your car dented, especially when it’s brand new or a beloved vehicle carefully preserved over the years. When it comes to caring for the car you’ve worked so hard to own and maintain, choosing the right automotive body repairer can make the difference between further frustration and the comforting sensation you get when you know your car is in the right hands. SRL Paint Shop in Rigaud has been in business for over 15 years. People come from far and wide to leave their car in the care of Sian Lavigne, the garage’s owner who is well known for his restored antique and custom car work. Lavigne has built up an impressive client base over the years, both as an automotive body repair shop, antique car restoration expert, and customizer. There are many automotive body shops around, but very few have garnered the experience and the reputation that SRL Paint Shop has. Lavigne’s passion and work have been showcased in the media and his most outstanding work is featured in car shows here and abroad on a regular basis. SRL Paint Shop does not merely repair cars damaged in accidents. It is also a customizing shop that has produced a number of unique creations.

“We do antique car restoration and we do accident claims and insurance, but we specialize in antique car restoration,” Lavigne says. Lavigne has extensive experience restoring antique and older model cars. A visit to his Facebook page is all you need to convince you that he’s the expert you can talk to about your restoration or customizing project. “We do everything here,” Lavigne answers when asked about what sets SRL Paint Shop apart from the competition. “From replacing windshields to making rental car arrangements for our customers.” The last thing people need to worry about following a car accident is having to find a rental car. SRL takes care of these details for you, so that your mishap does not need to be any more stressful than it already is. Lavigne’s accomplishments are too numerous to list. “There are tons of them,” Lavigne says, at a loss for picking one or two to talk about. All you need to do is visit his Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ SRL.PAINT.SHOP) to understand why it’s so hard to pick a few examples when there are so many jobs that testify to Lavigne’s experience and skill. The “before & after” pictures will convince you that Sian Lavigne is the only choice for your restoration project or body repair job.

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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 8 – 10 cords firewood (16 foot lengths) $500 per load. 514-708-4518 (160128) 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 John Deere snowblower, TRS32, electric start, 10 HP, night light, very good condition - $800. 2 winter tires, Rough Riders, 235/75/ R15, very good condition - $40 each. Located in Hawkesbury. Call 1-514-714-8980 (160128) 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 house for rent, near Falcon Golf, 1 big bathroom, fridge, stove, washer, dryer, dishwasher, freezer, pool table, wood stove, kitchen table and 6 chairs included. Available February 1st. $1020/month. Shortterm and long-term leases available. Call 450458-2351 (160128) House for rent in St-Lazare – 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, basement, garage, large private lot. All appliances included. $1800/ month. Contact: 514-949-3128 (160128) Bachelor in St-Lazare, heated, air-conditioned, electricity, cable, high-speed internet, stove and fridge, space for washer/ dryer. No animals. Non-smoking. Mature woman. 450-424-2109 (160128) 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

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) ARE YOU FINDING LIFE HARD? Depressed; lonely; in debt; need someone to talk to? Let me help 514-616-5994 Free and confidential (160128) 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. (160128)

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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) French Tutor, experienced retired teacher available for high school, CEGEP and adult students. Hudson and St-Lazare only. For info please call 450-458-7458 (160128) 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) 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 514-757-3816 (160211) Couture Le Mieux. Seamstresses without appointment. 2 locations to better serve you: 1051 avenue St-Charles, 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 hem $10, alterations of all kind, clothing modifications, curtains, gazebo, tarps and pillows. Custom made curtains, valances and roman shades. Fabric sales as well as sewing supplies. All of our prices include taxes. Mathematics Tutor. Retired mathematics teacher available to tutor any High School math course or Calculus 1. Call Mr. Norris at 450-455-9475 (160128)

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. $ 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) FASHIONWEAR Promenades Hudson. Part-time sales associate required. Must have experience in retail sales. Be available to work on weekends. Be able to communicate effectively and demonstrate strong customer service in both French and English. Send CV to: info@fashionwearcanada.com. Only successful candidates will be contacted. (160128)

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)

250 - REAL ESTATE SALE Farm for sale, St-Eugene, Ontario, agricultural property, approximately 76 acres with renovated house and out buildings for $1,100,000. Possibility for cash crop, gardening, horses, cattle, etc. 5kms from the 417. Call 613-674-2628 (160211) House for sale. 82 Pine, Hudson Village. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. $279,000 negotiable. Available now. 514-983-7164 Triplex Income Property with a good income revenue in the heart of Hudson for sale. 3 x 4 ½ apartments. Private parking. Call Ray at 514-668-9718 (160128)

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Ford Ranger 1998 Black. 298,000kms, good condition, 2 sets of tires, (4 X 4 not working). $1750 or best offer. 450-458-7906

2009 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT, grey/green, 98300 km, no Montreal winters, excellent condition, well-equipped, 6 speed transmission, great gas mileage, sunroof, leather/ suede seats, $8700. 450-458-7863

2009 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT, grey/green, 98300 km, no Montreal winters, excellent condition, wellequipped, 6 speed transmission, great gas mileage, sunroof, leather/suede seats, $8700. 450-458-7863

Mazda3 2006, 4 door, manual, sunroof, fully loaded with AC 159, 000km. Includes 4 winter tires used 1 season. Asking $ 3400. Also selling 4 summer tires with mags asking $450. Call or text 514-690-5463.

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

Mercedes S550 – 2007 AMC Package. White, panoramic roof. 144,000 km. Mint condition. $24,500. Call 514-216-9217.

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

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

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

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

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. 514-2182776 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.

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Continued from page 12 Whether your car has been damaged during an accident or you want to restore that antique car you’ve been dreaming about, SRL Paint Shop is your one-stop

Chevrolet Suburban 2010 -LT- White. Model 1500, 4x4. 60,000 km. Mint Condition, Like New. $30,000. Call 514-216-9217.

94 Mustang GT. Black coupe $5,800 must sell. Please call 514-996-6965

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Mercedes CLK 320 - 1999 - Convertible, Silver. 208,000 KM. $6,900. Call 514-216-9217.

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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.

solution. SRL’s business is an almost even 50/50 split between repairing collision damage and restoration and customizing cars. SRL Paint Shop is located at 13A St-Jean Baptiste West in Rigaud, a mere minute away from Exit 9 on Highway 40. You can reach Sian Lavigne at (514) 973-7576 or by email at carrosseriesrl@gmail.com.

430, Harwood Boul., Suite 130, Vaudreuil-Dorion, J7V 7H4

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NOTARIES

PSYCHOLOGIST

KARAVOLAS BOILY & TRIMARCHI CPA INC.

Jeffrey Quenneville

Jean-Pierre Boyer

Sylvi Lafontaine

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

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

L.L., L., D.D.N. 1576 C Ste. Angélique, St. Lazare Ph. (450) 455-2323

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Karine Joly, MSW, TS, Family Mediator

100 boul. Don Quichotte, bureau 12 L’Ile-Perrot, QC J7V 6C7 Ph: 514-425-2233 ext. 229 andreaumais@bellnet.ca

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

DENTISTS

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

450 455 7924

IMMIGRATION

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

drs. Martina Kleine-Beck

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Psychologist 514.265.1386 martinakb _ 58@ hotmail.com

Dr. Amy Archambault Dr. Paul Morton

PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Your Local Specialists in Orthodontics 3206, boul. de la Gare, Suite 160 Vaudreuil-Dorion (450)218-1892 PHARMACIES

Sandy Farrell, Davis Facilitator Dyslexia, ADD, ADHD & Learning disabilities can be corrected. www.dyslexiacorrection.ca (450) 458-4777

Marilou Leduc Affiliated BRUNET 1771 Ste. Angelique, St. Lazare Ph. (450) 424-9289

PSYCHOTHERAPY Frema Engel, MSW, ts, Psychotherapist Individual, Couple & Family Counselling

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48 – 41st Avenue $235,000 Evelyne Micyk 514-668-9777 Noble Immobilier Inc.

17672 Rue Gowdridge $433,189 +GST/QST Renda Lasdin 514-984-0889 Re/Max Royal (Jordan) Inc.

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412 Rue Oakridge $499,900 Claudine Whissell 514-865-5761 Remax Royal Jordan Inc

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41 Lafford $799,000 Helen Henshaw 514-703-8981 Royal LePage Village Hudson Inc.

537 Stirling $429,000 Linda Noseworthy 514-830-2288 Re/Max Royal (Jordan) Inc.

2876 Steeplechase $375,000 Tina Dolce 514-941-8462 Groupe Immobilier Agate Inc.

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558 Wilson $279,000 Tania Ellerbeck 514-791-5367 Royal LePage Village Hudson Inc.

734 Valois, #2 $154,900 Roselyne Groleau-Parker 514-947-7248 Royal de Montreal 2010 Inc.

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1239 de Genévriers $419,000 Steffen Servay 514-713-7833 Groupe Sutton Distinction Inc.

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The U12M Hawks had a very successful weekend in the LSL tournament January 22 to 24. The combined AA and A teams finished with a record of five wins, zero losses and two ties. The U12M A team took home the gold medal posting a 4-0 record with an amazing 14 GF and only 1 GA for the entire tournament. Congrats to all the players for an outstanding showing!

Legion News The next Friday night dinner will be held January 29. Please reserve today for your place by calling the Legion at (450) 458-4882 as the meal that evening will

be lamb and it is always a very popular dinner and will be sold out for sure. As usual there will be music to accompany your meal. There will also be a 50/50 draw

MLS MLS 16006976 16006976 $550,000 $599,000

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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 & family friendly cul-de-sac. Low taxes sf lot. Great revenues, great location & and adj. to Hudson’s shops & public schools. great tenants! Vaudreuil West Rigaud

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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 closehuge to PARK and a variety of neighbourhood fruit trees, perennials, vegetable Shops. FENCED yard, above ground kitchen, POOL! garden and your own forest. Renovated Basement has full BATHROOM, 4th bedroom bathrooms, wood Àoors, windows, roof, electric and withtogaz FIREPLACE. forcedFAMILY air & A/C room . 3 minutes Hwy 40. QUICK OCCUPATION.

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MLS 18903380 18903380 MLS $649,000 $625,000

OCATION...WITH WATERVIEWS. Perfect family home. Original woodwork + new extension with enlarged NEW kitchen & sunroom. 4 Bedrooms, one on main Àoor+ 3 upstairs. 2 full baths, ¿nished basement, 2 roof top balconies. Private 22,208 sf lot

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

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During the Robbie Burns night Legion 1st. V.P. Eric Connor handed out Poppy Fund donations to the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Palliative Care residence for $3,000 and to the Ste. Anne’s Veteran Hospital Patient’s Committee and Volunteers Services totalling $5,000. Lest we Forget

that evening. During last week’s Cribbage night the top winners were Johanne Ross, Bob Lacombe and Rick Cameron. The 50/50 draw winner that night was Donna Atwood. Congratulations to all those that participated in both events. The next Cribbage night will be Friday, February, 19.

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 kitchen, windows 1.5 bathrooms, A/C, ¿replace, 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. town train. St-Lazare D.D.O.

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With Robbie Burns Day January 25 - having been celebrated by many in the region and indeed worldwide this past weekend, here’s a photo that could not be more timely. Campbell Ferguson, a proud Canadian of Scottish heritage and a stalwart part-time member of staff at IGA Poirier in Hudson, takes time out to catch up with the local news back home in Your Local Journal beneath Edinburgh Castle during a recent visit with his daughter, Sara, for an emotional family reunion in Scotland.

The Planet thanks you for recycling your old furniture 261 Rue Rodolphe-Besner, Vaudreuil-Dorion QC J7V 8P2 • 450.455.5055

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$499,900 Claudine Whissell Certified Real Estate Broker RE/MAX ROYAL JORDAN INC.

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412 Rue Oakridge. Hudson. Spacious 4 Bdr. Exec. home featuring cathedral ceiling in living room, main Ňoor family room, main Ňoor laundry, 2 full baths, powder room & and Įnished basement. Quick occupancy available. Centris. No. 21863105

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$419,000 Steffen Servay Real Estate Broker GROUPE SUTTON DISTINCTION INC.

514-713-7833

Pincourt. 1239 des Genévriers. 2007, 4 bedrooms. Cul-de-sac. Finished basement. Master suite. 9’4” ceiling. Great yard, pool, gazebo, play set. Fresh paint. MOVE IN READY. Film, photos, infos on: www.SteīenServay.com

$399,000 Marisa Rollo Real Estate Broker ROYAL DE MONTRÉAL 2010 INC.

514-730-4787

Saint-Lazare. 3767 Rue de la Bouilloire. Lovely 5 bedroom, 3 ½ bathroom home with double garage on large 21,028 sq. Ō. lot. I/G heated pool. #18561240

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$349,000 Olga Bazhanova Real Estate Broker ROYAL LEPAGE VILLAGE

514-220-3228

Pierrefonds-Roxboro. 12469 rue Breault. IntergeneraƟonal 3+2 bedroom home with separate entrance. Many renovaƟons and close to all ameniƟes. #28887778 www.olgaroyallepage.com

$269,000 Angelito Ilagan Real Estate Broker GROUPE SUTTON DISTINCTION INC.

514-882-9626

Vaudreuil-Dorion. Excellent Įrst home. Wood Ňoors in living room, dining room and all bedrooms. Finished basement. Quiet area. #13392340

$235,000 Claudine Whissell Certified Real Estate Broker RE/MAX ROYAL JORDAN INC.

514-865-5761

38 Rue de Maricourt, apt. 5. L’Île-Perrot. Fabulous 2 BDR. corner unit. Modern open concept design, wood + ceramic Ňoors, many windows, large bathroom, 2 spacious bedrooms, separate laundry area in the unit. A must see!! Centris. No. 19799006

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$195,000 Angelito Ilagan Real Estate Broker GROUPE SUTTON DISTINCTION INC.

514-882-9626

Vaudreuil-Dorion. Lovely 2 bedroom condo priced below municipal evaluaƟon. Built 2013. Close to all services. Minutes from Montreal. #16075296

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$154,900 Roselyne Groleau-Parker Real Estate Broker ROYAL DE MONTRÉAL 2010 INC.

514-947-7248

Vaudreuil-Dorion. 734 Valois, #2. Tastefully decorated 2-bdm 1-bth condo, in move-in condiƟon. Kitchen appliances included. Close to public transport, park and all ameniƟes. 2 dedicated parking spots. MLS# 20621512

$195,000 Angelito Ilagan Real Estate Broker GROUPE SUTTON DISTINCTION INC.

514-882-9626

Île-Perrot. Priced for quick sale! 2 bedroom, 2 ½ baths. No condo fees. Walk to park. New kitchen with granite countertops. Renovated bathroom. #13154327

$174,900 Doug Arkinstall Sales Representative ROYAL LEPAGE PERFORMANCE REALTY INC.

613-360-0948

4863 2nd Line Rd. Tastefully renovated 3 bedroom home, nice lot, aƩached garage, natural gas heatng and central air. Close to Quebec border. #M3937

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$129,900 Claudine Whissell Certified Real Estate Broker RE/MAX ROYAL JORDAN INC.

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45 Ch. de la Pointe-au-Sable. Rigaud. 4 season waterfront “chalet” w/ exterior hot tub & gazebo. Easy access to skiing + more. Electric baseboard heaƟng & propane gas stove. A must see! Quick occupancy available. Centris No. 23967387

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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-proϔit and community based groups. HUDSON Hudson Fine Craft invites local artisans to create an entry for an exhibition titled Square Roots. The entries should measure 16” square and can be made in a combination of techniques and materials but must be inspired by textiles of the past. The exhibition will take place in May and entries must be submitted by April 2. For more information email hudsonfinecraft@hotmail.com or consult www. meetthemakers.ca or hudsonfinecraft. blogspot.ca. On February 5, the Westwood Bridge to Burundi Project will be teaming up with talented local musician Matt Holubowski and local restaurant The Main Kitchen to put on ‘An Evening with Matt Holubowski in Support of the Westwood Bridge to Burundi Project.’ The Main Kitchen will be preparing a three course meal and dessert will be followed by an hour long, private performance by Holubowski. Also featuring cash bar and silent auction. Now in its seventh year, 15 classrooms have been built housing over 500 students, half of which are girls. In addition, a medical centre with supplies has recently been opened, potable water has been pumped into

the town, and solar power has been supplied among many more accomplishments. Don’t miss this one-of-akind evening for a great cause! Tickets are $75 (18+) and can be purchased by contacting events@bridge-to-burundi.org. February Book Sale will take place at the War Memorial Library, 60 Elm Street. Book sale starts 2:30 p.m., Monday, February 1, and runs until Saturday, February 6. Romances and Thrillers are featured. For more info, consult warmemoriallibrary.blogspot.com.

at John Rennie High School in Pointe Claire. A limited number of tickets will go on sale for each of these events at 9 a.m. Monday, February 1, at the Stepen F. Shaar Community Centre.

to help us with our vet bills and other costs associated with the wellbeing of the cats under our care.

There will be a Parish Pancake Supper at St. Mary’s Hall, 261 Main Road, Como, on February 6 at 6 p.m. Soups, pancakes and sausages, and dessert for $10. To reserve, please call Elsie at (450) 458-5226. Everyone welcome!

La Boutique-Friperie L’Actuel (Thrift Shop) has a large inventory of children’s English books. Two for one sale starts on Monday, January 25, and ends on Sunday, January 31. Come shop and encourage the kids to read while supporting your community! 90 rue Adèle (parking across the street in church parking lot).

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Live Model Drawing - Artistes Hudson Artists invites you to improve your drawing skills. Open to all. Wednesday, February 3, 12:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Center, 394 Main Road. For more information call Gisèle Lapalme at (450) 218-2838 or (514) 231-1390.

February is Black History Month! Come along Thursday, February 4, to Kaffecino’s in the Faubourg de l’Île, 101 Boulevard Cardinal Léger, to share some of your favourite works from black authors and poets. Admission is free; join us from 7 to 9 p.m. to share the culture at multilingual Kafe Poe.

The Hudson Seniors’ Travel Club will host two events in February. The annual Valentine Lunch will be held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 10, at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre, 394 Main Road. On Saturday, February 13, we will be going to lunch at Casa Grecque, followed by a presentation of the comedy Boeing Boeing

CASCA Vaudreuil-Dorion and CASCA Soulanges will be holding an adoption day, Saturday, January 30, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., at Faubourg de l’Île Shopping Centre, 101 CardinalLéger Blvd. For information contact us at vaudreuil@cascaorg.ca or visit our web site at www.cascaorg.ca. Please note that adoption fees are requested

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FURTHER AFIELD Bulls**t- Profound Words Don’t Always Make for Profound Statements. “Bull” characterizes the communication of today’s society. Everybody Lies! – Don’t you get tired of the constant lying? Don’t believe everything you read on the internet! The government lies – promises mean nothing. And, worst of all, the court of public opinion is very fickle. This Saturday, January 30 at 7:30 p.m., Arber Gallery presents Brendan Cavanaugh on the subject of bulls**t- Not just what it is but what “obfuscating language” is used to cover up the lying. Mr. Cavanaugh is a retired professor of philosophy and psychology and a veteran on many venues of BS. He has a long standing association with the academic, political and medical worlds, all of which are astute practitioners of bullshit. But is deception really in our best interest? Who can you trust? Join us at 36 Home Ave in Vankleek Hill, Ontario. For more information check www.arborgallery.org or phone (613) 678-5086.

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