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HUDSON, ST. LAZARE // VAUDREUIL-DORION, RIGAUD, PINCOURT, ÎLE-PERROT, N.D.I.P. & SAINTE-ANNE-DE-BELLEVUE

VOL. 15 NO. 25

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Ghost hunting in Hudson While a recent change of ownership breathes new life in to the venerable Hudson landmark Auberge Willow Inn, a team of paranormal invesƟgators from OƩawa is on its way to research its resident ghost, a reported Loyalist sympathizer who was murdered in 1837. See story on page 6.

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Inside Vaudreuil-Dorion by the numbers

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Vaudreuil-Soulanges on good ﬁnancial path: MNAs

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Vaudreuil-Dorion continues to demand review of SQ overbilling John Jantak

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The con�nued overbilling for Sûreté du Québec (SQ) police services within the Municipalité Régionale de Comté (MRC) de Vaudreuil-Soulanges prompted Vaudreuil-Dorion council to propose a resolu�on at the Monday evening council mee�ng on July 3 that requests the provincial government to review and make changes to the overbilling prac�ces. “We are very unhappy because we have to pay over 100 per cent for the costs related to the SQ,” Mayor Guy Pilon told Your Local Journal. The issue involves more affluent regional governments such as the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges being overcharged in order to subsidize provincial police opera�ons in other MRC jurisdic�ons that have less revenue. 112 per cent cost to municipaliƟes PHOTO BY JOHN JANTAK When individual municipal police departments Resurfacing work will begin in October along a stretch of Highway 342 in Vaudreuil-Dorion aŌer the provincial government anwere disbanded by the provincial government and nounced it will pay one-half of the esƟmated $7 million cost. the SQ was mandated to provide police service for doesn’t want to pay so they decided to have the the en�re MRC, Pilon said the original contribu�on more affluent provincial MRCs pay for police serwas set at 50 per cent. Over the years the amount vices,” said Pilon of the contribu�on increased to 80 per cent, 100 Highway 342 resurfacing per cent and now stands at 112 per cent, an amount Council also announced it will proceed with that Pilon feels is unjus�ed. pavement resurfacing work in October along a It’s not that the city is dissa�sed with the qualstretch of Highway 342, a rural road also known as ity of police services being provided; Pilon said the Route Harwood, that runs through the municipality MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges should not be rea� er the provincial government announced it will quired to subsidize other provincial MRCs that do pay one-half of the es� mated $7 million cost. not have the nancial resources to exclusively pay “The good news is the province will pay 50 per for their services, adding it’s cent of the cost. The the responsibility of the The good news is the province will bad news is that inprovince to fund SQ popay 50 per cent of the cost. The bad stead of the governlice services. ment borrowing the ‘Almost the cost of a news is that instead of the government money to pay us, we new city hall’ borrowing the money to pay us, we will will have to borrow the According to Pilon, have to borrow the whole amount and whole amount and they the MRC in 2016 paid they will repay our porƟ on over the next will repay our por�on $5.5 million in addi�onal 20 years over the next 20 years,” SQ costs which resulted said Pilon. in an addi�onal 25 per – Vaudreuil-Dorion Mayor Guy Pilon The upgrade will excent contribu�on of de rabais tend westward just af$1,375,000 from Vauter the Autoroute 30 overpass up un� l the Highway dreuil-Dorion alone. “This is just for one year. With 40 entrance and exit access roads. A survey conthe extra amount of money the city has paid in the ducted by CAA Québec in 2016 ranked the narrow, past ve to six years, that’s almost the cost of a new BRAND FASHION COLLECTIONS two-lane road as the third worst in the Montérégie. city hall,” said Pilon. 532 RUE MAIN MODE, BIJOUX, SOULIERS, ETC Pilon acknowledged the road needs upgrading and Pilon said an equitable solu�on would be for the FOOTWEAR, JEWELLERY, ETC Hudson, Qc. has been awai�ng word from the province about a province to reimburse all overpayments above the ACROSS FROM LES POMPIERS FIRE STATION HUDSON, QC 450-458-2160 nancial contribu�on to help offset the cost. 80 per cent threshold, but acknowledged it probCLOSED LUNDI / MONDAYS ably will never happen. “The provincial government

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Zootopia Some weeks, the headlines are too ridiculous to ignore and though it fell outside our region, this week’s “Quebec zoo visitors irked by Muslim group who prayed on the premises” not only called for the requisite double-take and head shake, the sheer stupidity of this mountain borne of a molehill begs for a response. For those blissfully unaware, a short snippet of cell phone video capturing a group of Muslims indeed praying on the Parc Safari zoo’s grounds during a picnic ou�ng is accompanied by a commentary where one viewer voices her opposi�on to prayers in public spaces and another is heard saying, “… we are too conciliatory.” We could try making stuff like this up but it’s likely no one would believe us. If outdoor prayer – which was incidentally sanc�oned by the zoo – is deemed offensive, despite the fact that it hadn’t disrupted visitors or animals and no park a�endees were solicited in any way, how are those delicate petals to respond to other perceived threats to their rights and freedoms? Heaven forbid this same bevy of hothouse owers witness a group of veterans paying their respects at a cenotaph. Or those evil Girl Guides showing up on their doorsteps solici�ng funds in return for (gasp) cookies. Cookies! Other possible examples are both too numerous and too absurd to detail. Hats off to Parc Safari for adhering to its policy of inclusion in the face of boyco� threats and racist comments and for issuing the only apology appropriate in the situa�on – being sorry for the fact that others nd freedom of religion so highly offensive.

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Photo of the week

PHOTO BY DON MCCRACKEN

Hudson resident Don McCracken was able to capture this Song Sparrow who’d just nabbed his (or her) supper along the Taylor Bradbury Nature Trail near the Vivery Creek. Do you have a photo taken in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region you’d like to submit as a Photo of the Week? Send it to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca. Due to the popularity of this feature, we’ve had many submissions and will feature them all on our website at www.yourlocaljournal.ca/photoof-the-week.

Dear Editor: editor@yourlocaljournal.ca Au Galop I Dear Editor, At this month’s Saint-Lazare Town Council meeting I asked the ques�on as to why no one invited members of the First Na�ons to par�cipate in this year’s Au Galop fes�val considering that Montreal is celebra�ng 375 years and Canada 150. It would have been respec�ul to have members from Kahnawake and Kanasatake represented. They would have added much knowledge to those a�ending and giving our youngsters a li�le history not talked about in our schools. No one had an answer. When asked what the cost of the event was thus far, Mayor Robert Grimaudo did not know. Surprising that they did pay an individual a yearly salary to run the event and all the publicity such as posters, ads etc. someone must have paid the bill. I’m sure that this expense will cost us tax payers a bundle and I’m sure that credit would not have been extended beyond 30 days. This tells me that they are hiding costs as they did the past two years and we, as ci�zens, will be paying. Richard Masys Saint-Lazare Au Galop II Dear Editor, A serious ques�on was raised during the July Saint-Lazare council mee�ng by a concerned ci�zen should have been addressed by the organizers of the Au Galop equestrian fes�val. The ques�on: “Why were First Na�ons not invited to par�cipate in Au Galop?” The Au Galop fes�val brings together horses, riders, knights, cowboys etc. into St. Lazare, But, “Where are the First Na�ons?” The concerned ci�zen raised the fact that without First Na�ons, Canada would not be what it is today. It is unfortunate and disconcer�ng that the Au Galop organizers did not consider a more inclusive fes�val by invi�ng representa�ves from the First

Na�ons. Knights in shining armour were not a part of Canada’s history, but they are included in the Au Galop fes�val, whereas First Na�ons were living and hun�ng, maybe on land around the SaintLazare area for hundreds, if not thousands, of years prior to Jacques Car�er arriving. We all need to be more aware of how much First Na�ons have contributed to, and s�ll are, an important part of Canada. Joanne Ackland Saint-Lazare The Wharf Dear Editor, Now it has been revealed by the town that the wharf is indeed owned by the Town of Hudson, the uses of the wharf should be decided by the people. I would like to see it restored as a public facility oﬀering swimming, shing, parking space, and wharf space for visi�ng boats. In fact as it was before that discredited former Director General of Hudson – Ms. Haulard, just blocked it oﬀ with big cement blocks due to some complaints from neighbouring residents. The future of the wharf should be up to the general public to decide. Naomi Henshaw Hudson Tactless Dear Editor, I was very surprised, not to men�on disappointed, when reading through last week’s edi�on of Your Local Journal to see James Parry’s account of the unfortunate incident involving a local man. I feel sincere gra�tude to Mr. Poulin for looking out for this man and poten�ally preven�ng an accident - and, indeed, to our wonderful team of First Responders. I am proud to live in a community that takes care of its own. ConƟnued on page 10

St. Lazare resident questions town council about its 2016 budget surplus John Jantak

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St. Lazare’s budget surplus for 2016 was deemed inaccurate by resident Brian Trainor during ques�on period at the Tuesday evening council mee�ng on July 4 when he claimed it included a signicant non-cash item to bolster the gure, an asser�on that was disputed by both Mayor Robert Grimaudo and the town’s Director General Serge Tremblay. According to Trainor, the misleading gures come from the value of free land the town received from residen�al property developers for eventual road construc�on which apparently was categorized as other revenue in the amount of over $5 million which he claims is the reason why the town has such a signicant surplus. He added that without the non-cash item the town would actually have a decit. Grimaudo disputed Trainor’s asser�on saying it was incorrect and that the value of the town’s streets is not added as part of the surplus but is regarded strictly as equity. When Grimaudo asked Tremblay whether the town ever added an equity item as part of its surplus, Tremblay replied, “Not to my knowledge.” “Mr. Trainor claims the value of the municipal-owned land is put in the budget on the surplus line. That is incorrect. What happens is that when all the values are calculated, then those values for non-ac�ve assets are removed and the nal number for our surplus is close to $4 million. Depending on how it’s interpreted, you can make anything sound like anything when your main goal is to make the council look silly,” Grimaudo told Your Local Journal a�er the session. Traffic gridlock As traffic conges�on con�nues to increase on Boulevard de la Cité-des-Jeunes during weekday morning and a�ernoon rush hours as a result of the con�nuing development of residen�al zones in the area, resident Richard Meades asked council if they knew when the roadway would be expanded to handle the addi�onal traffic ow along the current twolane roadway. The town is aware of the situa�on but

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A billboard along Highway 20 in Vaudreuil-Dorion adverƟses the upcoming third ediƟon of the FesƟval au Galop that will be held this weekend on July 8 and 9 in St. Lazare.

they are unable to do anything because the boulevard, also known as Highway 340, falls under provincial jurisdic�on and no informa�on has been provided from the Ministry of Transport as to when the proposed expansion will happen, said Grimaudo. He added that the ministry’s main priority is to complete the recongura�on of the Turcot Interchange in downtown Montreal, which could take another three to four years. “We have to make our region a priority especially with the hospital coming. We haven’t given up hope yet,” said Grimaudo. Fes�val au Galop The third edi�on of the Fes�val au Galop will be held this Saturday and Sunday, July 8 and 9, at various venues near the town’s downtown core. “It’s going to be a great event as usual. We have some great shows planned this year,” said Grimaudo. While the scale of the event has been cut back to two days this year, Grimaudo said the fes�val, which features free admission, will surely delight all equestrian lovers who live in St. Lazare and visitors from neighbouring municipali�es who

are welcome to par�cipate in the fes�vi�es. “Last year’s event was three days which was a�ached to Canada Day and we were able to get a subsidy for a three day fes�val instead of two. But a�er we calculated everything this year, we real-

ized the subsidy available to extend the fes�val this year to three days did not compensate for the actual cost of holding a three-day event,” said Grimaudo. More informaƟon is available at augalop.ville.saint-lazare.qc.ca/en/lancement-2017

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THE SOAPBOX CARMEN MARIE FABIO

In living colour PHOTO COURTESY DAN DESCHENEAUX

One of the members of the GHOST (Ghost Hunters of OƩawa for ScienƟc Truth) team onsite earlier this year conducƟng paranormal research at downtown Montreal’s historic Notman House. The group arrives in Hudson this coming weekend.

Ghost hunters coming to Hudson haunt Team from Ottawa to research the Auberge Willow spectre known as ‘Maude’ Carmen Marie Fabio

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Any visit to the legendary Auberge Willow Inn over the years would not have been complete without a drink on the back terrace, a meal in the pub or dining room, or a tour of the rooms of the remarkable structure so richly steeped in history. But did it also include unexplained bumps, shadows, and perhaps a sudden shiver? If so, a paranormal research team from O�awa would like to hear from you. “One of our inves�gators came upon the Willow,” said Dan Ducheneaux, GHOST (Ghost Hunters of O�awa for Scien�c Truth), Team Manager of the group that recently inves�gated the Ottawa Jail Hostel and the Notman House in Montreal. “We scout loca�ons and prefer older buildings of course. We believe in keeping them in the public’s eye.” The en�ty the team is inves�ga�ng? Maude, a servant girl at the Willow in 1824, who reportedly (according to the Hudson Historical Society) was a com-

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Besides the benets of love and companionship, having dogs that need to go out at least twice a day means I have no excuse not to exercise. My Doberman/Shepherd mix is a bundle of energy whose whine is in direct propor�on to any inac�vity. My Jack Russell/ Beagle mix, a rescue who spent years as a breeder at some puppy mill, has decided to spend her re�rement on the couch, o�en needing to be carried on parts of her walk because she just doesn’t feel like moving any further. The added bonus of heading out with the cri�ers is ge�ng to know all the other interes�ng characters in my neighbourhood and, like every other place I’ve lived in, there’s always more than one. Myriad li�le apartments in Montreal that followed school, jobs, back to school, and new jobs, meant ge�ng to know each neighbourhood colourful xture, if not by name, at least by sigh�ng. I would commute by bus from my apartment in NDG where we would regularly see the Rooster Lady, a woman in her 30s who had mul�coloured hair piled high on her head as she regularly walked, arms folded and staring straight ahead, along the streets. At my job downtown, almost every lunch�me I would bump into Superman, walking through the Place Ville Marie shopping plaza. While he was a li�le on the thin side, I go�a say, he had the hair down pat. My next apartment had one of those famous Montreal wrought-iron re escapes shared with all the other tenants and the woman on the second oor would wander out every evening, calling for her cat who, unfortunately, was named Marbles leading to the inevitable crack about the woman in 202 who’d lost her marbles. When life’s journey brought me oﬀ-island over two decades ago, I was abbergasted to bump into Colonel Sanders in the local shopping mall. Replete with white hair and goatee, and horn-rimmed glasses, the gentleman sported the requisite all-white suit and black Western string bow �e and walking s�ck. While I thought he was doing promo for the fried chicken franchise, I was told that no, he just realized he looked the part so assumed the role. We regularly spot the Can Man doing his part to clean up the environment by logging countless kilometres on his bike collec�ng and redeeming cans into the dozens of plas�c bags he carries with him. On a good day, we’ll also spot Santa Claus who, again, while on the thin side, has the hair absolutely nailed. There’s the lady who rides her bike with her li�le dog in the front basket and another cyclist in Ste. Anne’s whose parrot sits perched on the handlebars. We never get to know their names but spo�ng them on a semi-regular basis is interwoven in our day-to-day lives. One day recently, my son came home with one of his friends, commen�ng about the woman they’d seen pushing her small dog in a baby carriage. While I was about to reason how maybe the dog was elderly and the owner just wanted it to s�ll get out for some air, my son’s friend said, “That’s nothing. My mom told me there’s a crazy woman who takes her li�le dog out for a walk and carries it more than halfway.”

mi�ed Loyalist who supported the British cause in the American Revolu�on and clandes�nely opposed the Patriotes. One story reports Maude was caught eavesdropping on one of the Patriote mee�ngs while they were discussing the Rebellion of 1837. Upon this discovery and to prevent her from spreading the plans, Maude was allegedly murdered and buried in the basement where she is believed to remain to this day. There have been reports of Maude roaming the hallways, singing, knocking over objects and stacking rocks outside the very room where the Patriote’s mee�ng was said to be held. There have also been accounts of clients and staﬀ hearing Maude slamming the basement door as she returns to her unmarked grave. Some say that the paranormal ac�vity is most prevalent from October 31 to November 30, which is consistent to Maude’s �me of death. The 10-member GHOST team, which arrives July 9 for a pre-inves�ga�on followed by a complete overnight inves�ga�on July 29, comes fully equipped with sta�c and mo�on detec�on cameras and electromagne�c eld (EMF) detectors. ConƟnued on page 10

PHOTO BY JAMES ARMSTRONG

The future is brighter for the bridges and trails linking Jack Layton Park and Sandy Beach as council awards a contract for their repair.

Cost of paving streets in Hudson cause for debate

James Armstrong

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The cost of paving Place Madison Street in Hudson was cause for discussion at the regular Hudson town council mee�ng held Tuesday, July 4. Paving the street carries a price tag of $100,000 and several residents were of the opinion that the developer should be responsible for the cost. “We were told eight years ago that this wouldn’t happen again,” said resident Daren Legault, “that Mayfair was the last �me the town would have to pay for building a road. Why is this happening again?” At the same �me, Legault ques�oned whether or not systems were in place to prevent this from occurring. Both Mayfair Road and Place Madison are streets in the Hudson’s Valleys development. Director General Jean-Pierre Roy replied that before the town takes ownership of streets in housing developments, that all the work concerning the construc�on of roads including ligh�ng and u�lity services must be complete. “It was not clear, in the case of Place Madison, what the interpreta�on was, and now the town owns the road,” said Roy. Legault said he wanted to know who had signed for the transfer of ownership before the road was complete and an assurance that checks and balances were in place to prevent this from happening again. Council agreed to research the Place Madison situa�on and report at the next council mee�ng. Potable water resources With a town-wide watering ban in place, resident Larry Gray raised the ques�on of new sources of potable water for the town. He asked if consider-

a�on was being given to using the O�awa River as a source and sharing the cost of developing a treatment plant with a neighboring town such as Saint-Lazare. The DG replied that council would adopt a regula�on later in the mee�ng concerning a preliminary hydrogeological study. Roy said the search would con�nue for a well site alongside the current wells. “We need to nd water and use the infrastructure we already own as a short-term solu�on,” he said. “We are looking at the long-term viability of sourcing water out of the Ottawa River,” added Councillor Ron Goldenberg. “We came to the conclusion that it seems very feasible but there is a lot of work to be done.” Goldenberg said that a public informa�on mee�ng is planned for the near future, possibly in September. “We would like to have a steering commi�ee in place now to start working on the future,” he said. As for

a partnership, Goldenberg said that the plan was to get things organized in the town rst before looking for other towns to share the cost. Adjustment for Kilteevan Road repair Council adopted a resolu�on that amended the Tariﬀ and Taxa�on ByLaw 684-2016 adopted at a special mee�ng held December 21, 2016. The amendment corrected the tariﬀ amount charged for work done on Kilteeven Road. The original amount of $1041.77 was reduced to $807.50. Jack Layton Park bridge repair Council passed a resolu�on awarding a contract of $30,000 to repair the bridge and trails linking Jack Layton Park to Sandy Beach that were closed due to the recent spring ood damage. Hudson becoming a senior friendly town Council passed a resolu�on agreeing

to the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Quebec Ministry of Health and Social Services that begins the process of following the Municipalité Amis des Aînés (MADA) program over the next 24 months. The program aims to end ageism and adapt the policies, services and structures of the town to be�er serve its senior residents. The town will also be able to apply for nancial assistance to support the establishment of senior friendly policies and structures.

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On the road again to help terminally ill youngsters fulﬁll their dreams Local cyclists to pedal from Charlottetown to Montreal raising funds for Children’s Wish Foundation James Parry

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For the past 14 years, long-�me friends, Hudsonite Marc Balevi and Rob Fetherstonhaugh who lives in Dorval, have cycled tens of thousands of kilometres together across Canada west of Montreal raising over $700,000 to date for some very special youngsters. Namely, terminally ill children whose dreams are made to come true through The Children’s Wish Founda�on. On July 15, together with 15 other cyclists and all at their own expense, they will take to the road again - this �me in the Mari�mes - to hopefully boost that total to an incredible $750,000 through their self-funded program Canada Cycles for Kids with every last cent going to the cause.

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Mission accomplished, cyclists, support crew, and family celebrate at the nishing line aŌer another recent successful fundraising ride.

Said Balevi in an exclusive interview with Your Local Journal this week, “For our 15th year, and also for Canada’s 150th Anniversary, we felt it �me to be

truly present from sea to shining sea. And so we will be se�ng out from Charlo�etown en route to Moncton, Quebec City, and nally Montreal when about eight of us will arrive on July 22 a�er 700 km of pedalling for the benet of many less fortunate and deserving children in unimaginable circumstances. “These youngsters are the real heroes, as are the families that support them and the staﬀ and countless volunteers of the founda�on that work so hard to make them laugh and smile one more �me.” So how did it all begin back in 2002? Explained Balevi, a re�red tax accountant who says he loves the beauty and calmness of living in Hudson far from the “hec�c world” he worked in in Montreal before making it his home in 2008, “I was out riding with Rob one day and happened to men�on that I would like to cycle across Canada. He said that he would too. And then we thought why not do such a cycle trip and make it a

fundraiser? Feeling blessed with healthy children of our own, we looked for an organiza�on that helped families who weren’t as blessed and The Children’s Wish Founda�on was a natural.” Added Balevi, “In my view, there is no be�er way of travelling and really seeing the country than by bicycle. And knowing that we are raising money for such a worthwhile cause makes it even more special.” Unlike many fundraisers which deduct the costs of running the event from dona�ons collected, Balevi and Fetherstonhaugh ask those that are contributing to make their tax deduc�ble dona�ons directly to The Children’s Wish Founda�on. They themselves cover all the other costs - including travel, accommoda�on, fundraising dinner expenses, T-shirts, banner, van rental, and website - out of their own pockets. Dona�ons are lump sum at the discre�on of the donor and can be made via CCFK’s website either by credit card which has a link that goes to the Founda�on or by downloading a form to ll out and mail to CCFK with a cheque - made out to The Children’s Wish Founda�on of Canada - that they will redirect to the Founda�on. The link to the donaƟon page of their website is www.canadacyclesforkids. com.

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Beer bottles in boats YLJ FILE PHOTO/STEPHANIE O’HANLEY

Pictured here in March, Soulanges MNA Lucie Charlebois (leŌ) and Vaudreuil MNA MarieClaude Nichols spoke to media last week following adjournment of the parliamentary session and said the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region is in good nancial shape under the Liberal Government.

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Vaudreuil MNA Marie-Claude Nichols and Soulanges MNA Lucie Charlebois issued a joint communiqué following the adjournment of the recent parliamentary session highligh�ng some of the accomplishments of the Liberal Government in the province and, specically, in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region. EducaƟon Beginning with public educa�on, both Members of the Na�onal Assembly said funding was distributed for maintenance and renova�on - $6 million for the Commission scolaire des Trois-Lac and $200,000 for the Lester B. Pearson School Board. “There’s a dossier in par�cular that I’ve worked on for a year,” said Nichols of École José-Maria in Terrasse-Vaudreuil that had no gymnasium in the original structure and was ren�ng ac�vity space in the town’s community centre. “The parents had asked for it and the school board did a good job of presen�ng a plan (for the gym).” Nichols also said money was spent on playground and soccer terrain upgrades. In discussing educa�onal success, Charlebois said the Plan économique du Québec plans to invest $3.4 billion over the next ve years. On the ques�on of bilingual educa�on, Charlebois said she’s received requests from French parents who want to send their kids to English schools to help them get a be�er command of the language but they’re not able to. “The teachers’ unions are something we need to work on,” she said. Healthcare “The hospital dossier is on track,” said the MNAs of the long-awaited VaudreuilSoulanges facility that is to be built on Citédes-Jeunes Boulevard in Vaudreuil-Dorion, just southwest of the junc�on of Highway 30 and Highway 40. “The clinical plan will soon be deposited,” she said of the projected 250-bed, $800 million facility. “It must now go to (Health Minister Gaétan Barre�e) for further study and approval.” Charlebois said discussion at the provincial level was ongoing to open a ‘Superclinique’ in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region, following the opening of two such clinics last year in the Montérégie, but could not yet conrm exactly where it would be. In addi�on, the Liberals plan to increase services oﬀered to children with Au�s�c Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Charlebois said the plan will eventually extend to include all ages.

“It’s an ac�on plan that goes from childhood to the age of adulthood,” she said. “We’re looking at the idea of a residence for (those on the au�s�c spectrum) older than the age of 21,” Charlebois said, qualifying it won’t happen tomorrow but is in the government’s plan. Employment While the unemployment rate in the province hovers around six per cent, the MNAs said the rate in our region has improved from 7.5 per cent in April, 2014, to 4.5 per cent in May of this year. Charlebois said 164,000 were jobs created in the private sector across the province but did not have the breakdown of part-�me versus full-�me. Infrastructure The MNAs also highlighted the $5.9 million in provincial money for work carried out on land stabiliza�on for the Chaline Valley region of Saint-Lazare as well as $316,369 in funding for two energy efciency projects at the Terrasse-Vaudreuil Polymos Company and $576,541 for the rehabilita�on of the wastewater treatment plant at Les Coteaux. Of the Polymos project, Nichols said the energy savings are the equivalent of removing the emissions of 142 vehicles from the roads annually. Addi�onal infrastructure money will be delegated to repairs to the por�on of Route 342 traversing the Quinchien River and the Coteau-du-Lac overpass that crosses Highway 20. Debt reducƟon Factoring in the increase in minimum wage to $11.25 per hour to the employment situa�on, Charlebois said Quebec’s ra�ng by Standard and Poor for its management of public nance was considered good at AA- (AAA being the highest). Charlebois said the government has reduced the provincial debt through the ‘Fonds des généra�ons’ plan adopted in 2006, allowing them to funnel more money into health and educa�on. “We have the means to do it now.”

The 11th Annual General Meeting of NOVA Hudson will be held on Tuesday, July 11th, 2017 at 2:00pm at St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Hudson. All interested parties are welcome to attend. The agenda will feature reports for 2016-2017, including the audited financial statements, and election of Directors. Refreshments and sweets will be served after the meeting.

Q. I just moved here from Cornwall. In Ontario, I once got a �cket for a beer bo�le in my boat while shing (plus a charge of urina�ng in the river). I can’t nd the rules for Quebec. What are they? A. Boa�ng in Ontario is subject to ‘tough love’. You can’t even show a beer bo�le in public on a boat (or anything that oats). Maybe rich people wrote their boa�ng laws. To consume alcohol on a boat in Ontario, the cra� must be equipped with sleeping and cooking facili�es, a permanent toilet, and you can only drink while moored at a dock. Forget the bucolic imagery of opening a beer in one of their million lakes. Ontario is the land of the free, except for liquor. In Quebec, you don’t have to be rich to drink on a boat. Liquor on boats is totally unregulated. No law. It’s clear and cool sailing with your wine glass raised, not having to sneak swigs from under your seat. I guess we have ‘je ne sais quoi’ that does not allow legisla�on to come between shing on a lake and a bo�le of beer. How much legal intrusion is jus�ed in regard to safety in our society? Here are a few things to know. The Criminal Code prohibi�ng drunk motor boa�ng does apply in Quebec. The permi�ed alcohol levels and penal�es are the same as for drinking and driving a car. If a Sûreté du Québec (SQ) boat checks your drinking, pray there will be no waves as you walk in a straight line on the water to prove you are sober. But seriously, 40 per cent of boa�ng accidents are caused by alcohol so moderate drinking below the legal limit is impera�ve (boating deaths with alcohol above the limit are roughly twice those below the limit). On the ques�on of urina�ng in a body of water you could get a rare �cket of discharging organic waste in a watercourse, being in a public place. Besides standing up in a boat is dangerous. Is the science on this good or bad? Urina�ng in a body of water, or peecycling, may be good. When the nitrogen and phosphorous nutrients get into our rivers they apparently cause benecial ‘algal blooms’ enabling growth. Some people already think that and it’s true. But here’s the catch – up to three per cent of boa�ng deaths are caused by someone standing up in a boat and urina�ng. We must take that into considera�on as well. This should not stop you and your guests from enjoying the freedom of being crazy in love with that cold beer on ‘Lake Anywhere’ in Quebec. However, modera�on is a key element in what our current laws are saying. Just keep in mind current laws are saying modera�on is the key while sta�s�cs support the idea drivers should not drink at all during the party. Please send your legal ques�ons to editor@ yourlocaljournal.ca For legal advice please go to: vmaranda.com

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PARRYWINKLE JAMES PARRY First up, hats off to the Town of Hudson and all the many volunteers and par�cipants from throughout the community for deciding that, come hell or high water, our Canada Day celebra�ons would go ahead as planned this past Saturday, July 1. Unlike certain other towns in the region which postponed their fes�vi�es un�l the following day and with no real promise of a big improvement in the weather. PHOTO BY And while there were as many brollies as Canadian MAURICE JEFFERIES ags on display, the rain - some�mes torren�al - did li�le to dampen the spirits of families who converged on the eld behind St. Thomas School to join in the fun. All agreeing - at least the ones I spoke to - that the site, with its ample parking and in the very heart of the village, was much be�er than Thompson Park further west where it has tradi�onally been held. A big bravo to one and all! (See photos on YLJ’s Facebook page). --------------THE WHEEL DEAL - A couple of days later and just by happenstance, I visited the park en passant, as you might say, while doing something that I haven’t done for at least 50 years. Namely, riding a bicycle! I was with Hudsonite, Marc Balevi, who logs about 150 km a week and who had kindly offered to take me for a spin while lling me in on more details about the 700-km trip he and some 14 other fellow cyclists are planning later this month in the Mari�mes to raise funds for the Children’s Wish Founda�on. (See story on page 8). Sheesh, they say that one never really forgets how to ride a bicycle. Don’t believe them. A�er ge�ng off to a wobbly start, sure, it did quickly come back to me. But I was so concerned about hi�ng a pothole, going off the road, or the inten�ons of the car behind or in front of me, that I had li�le �me to admire the scenery around me. Guess I just need more prac�ce and a lot more condence. But it was fun. And thanks Marc for the temporary loan of your bicycle. Just one of six that he owns, incidentally, including his personal favourite. His trusty 2000 Cannondale Hybrid that he bought in 2001 for his rst Children’s Wish fundraiser the following year and which he will ride from Charlo�etown to Montreal, and which has well over 50,000 km on the clock, or whatever it’s called. Go gure! --------------CHEERS FOR CAMERON - And speaking of fundraisers, remember a couple of months ago the story I wrote about 8-year-old Cameron Jaquith holding a fundraising raffle at the Edgewater Spring Shop Fest in Pincourt for the Montreal Children’s Hospital Founda�on and was hoping to raise $4000? Well, I’m delighted to report that Cameron - whose grandmother, Marie Nolan, lives in Hudson - has just presented a cheque in the amount of $4520 to the cause, bringing her two-year total to a whopping $7265! Why does she do it? Because four years ago, the Grade 2 student was diagnosed with Strabismus, a muscular eye condi�on affec�ng her vision and thanks to treatment at the Montreal Children’s she is now well on the road to recovery. “I just want to thank them for their kindness and help other young children there,” she says, while already planning next year’s raffle! --------------BRINGING BACK THE BARD - Meanwhile, down at Jack Layton Park at the end of Wharf Road, from July 13 through 22, the Hudson Players Club will be staging Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet in their con�nuing popular Shakespeare by the Lake series in the outdoor amphitheatre there. Directed by Sophie Gee, it promises to be a rollercoaster ride of young love, family feuds, and heartbreaking tragedy. In fact, everything one should expect from Shakespeare as interpreted by local talented thespians giving it their all. Says HPC member and former president, Diana Gausden, who also has the role of Nurse in the show, “It is truly magical to experience Shakespeare while si�ng under the open sky with trees and water all around. And people of all ages are guaranteed to have an incredible evening of theatre right here in Hudson.” Performances begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 13, to Saturday, July 15 and July 19 to July 22, and there is a suggested donaPHOTO COURTESY MARC BALEVI �on of $10. Ah, ‘�s summer. Following a recent ride, Rob Fetherstonhaugh Bring on The Bard! and Marc Balevi take �me out to plan nal And that’s a wrap! details for their upcoming 700 km trek in the Mari�mes raising funds for The Children’s E-mail: Wish Founda�on. crea�on@videotron.ca

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Continued from page 4 To Mr. Parry, however, I say, shame on you! Your detailed descrip�on of the event, which you carelessly dub “a Hudson vigne�e,” is an example of gossip-mongering not “in-depth inves�ga�ve repor�ng {sic}.” This man has a serious illness and has made some very poor decisions, but he is a human being worthy of respect. He does not deserve to be unwi�ng fodder for the “Parrywinkle.” Your ar�cle was in poor taste. In the future I hope Mr. Parry reects upon how his words might aﬀect his readers. Name withheld by writer’s request Hudson Canada Day note of thanks Dear Editor, As with so many of the events held in Hudson, this year’s Canada Day celebra�on could not have happened without the involvement of community organiza�ons and volunteers. I’d like to thank the volunteers of the Hudson Legion, the Community Pool, and the Girl Guides for providing much-needed support, as well as to the Villa Wyman volunteers and MP Peter Schie�e and his staﬀ for braving the weather and se�ng up kiosks. Thank you to the volunteers of the

Ghost

Continued from page 6 “They don’t detect paranormal ac�vity but we use the EMF detectors to see if there are high levels of electromagne�c elds in the loca�on,” said Ducheneaux. “Some people are highly sensi�ve to them which could cause anxiety or, if you’re really sensi�ve, even hallucina�ons.” The team also has thermal cameras, manometers measuring a building’s air pressure that might explain door and windows opening and closing, and equipment to detect electronic voice phenomena (EVP), inaudible to the human ear. “We determine (upon analysis) if it’s paranormal or could have been caused by something like a creaking window or anything that could be mistaken for a voice,” said Ducheneaux. “We don’t go in assuming a building is haunted,” he said. Rather the team operates by process of elimina�on to determine what, if anything, is going on. “We take a regimented, scien�c approach using cri�cal thinking and concrete evidence.” Following weeks of analyzing the footage and data of the inves�ga�on, the team will present their ndings. “We show what we found and the public can make their own assump�ons based on their own beliefs what

Lake of Two Mountains Drum Circle who performed brilliantly. Thank you to the Hudson Day Camp counsellors, the Hudson Fire Department, Community Patrol, and the Parks and Recrea�on employees for making this event possible. Lastly, thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy this year’s Canada Day celebra�on and reworks. We’ll see you next year! Laura McCaﬀrey Tourism, Culture, and Communica�ons Coordinator Town of Hudson Memories of Folkestone Dear Editor, A li�le late I know, I just opened my Journal and was pleased to see a picture of our favourite local in YLJ Around the world in Folkestone, England (page 11). We were in there the night my husband proposed to me75 years ago in 1942. Hitler was busy but the pub on Bayle Street was saved. It was well known for Charles Dickens wri�ng there. We were married for 72 years and went home o�en. I hope the young couple enjoyed their holiday. The old town has changed but is s�ll lovely, a few miles from Dover, Canterbury, and London. Lilian Connolly Hudson they think it may or may not be.” Vanessa Ades, spokesperson for the Willow and daughter of the new owners David Ades and Patricia Wenzel said that while she hasn’t personally felt Maude’s presence, she’s a believer in the possibility of paranormal presence. “There’s denitely an energy about the place,” she agreed. Ades said her parents held a special place in their hearts for the Willow for almost four decades, from their rst date to celebra�ng milestone events in their lives. Hearing it was closing rekindled some nostalgia. “Before I knew it, they’d placed an oﬀer and we’ve had such a great outreach from the surrounding community, people telling us what a special place it is for them as well,” said Ades. “It’s amazing that every person has a connec�on to the place and I’m super curious to see what the GHOST team nds.” “We’re looking forward to visi�ng the Hudson community, checking out the Willow and seeing if we can actually capture something,” said Ducheneaux. “For us, it’s always the hunt for the ‘Holy Grail’ to see if we can nd that one piece of evidence.” If you’d like to contact the GHOST Team, consult the website at www. ghost-canada.com or their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/GhostCanada/

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Arbraska Adventure Park in Rigaud is excited to announce the opening of their new project ‘Arbreen-ciel.’ Currently comple�ng phase one of the project, the idea is to have an outdoor amusement park where children between the ages of three and 10 years old can play. The park is currently made up of houses, net bridges to get across, and slides to come down and the new por�on’s oﬃcial opening will be held July 8. “Who didn’t dream as a kid to

climb in the trees, to be in a house that would be a source of fun?” said Stéphane Vachon, owner of Arbraska. “We are dreamers who built this park here for the kids of Montreal, and we invite the parents and their children from 3 to 10 years old to come visit us. This is the rst phase, and there will be other phases later. We hope to have another phase done by next year.” ‘Arbre-en-ciel’ is a free-play space, which means no safety equipment will be needed.

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Third annual Festival au Galop to be held in support of ALS

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(LeŌ to right): PJ Stock, Honourary President for the 2017 FesƟval au Galop, Isabelle Salvas General Director of Promutuel AssuranceVaudreuil-Soulanges, District 4 Councillor Marc-André Esculier, District 5 Councillor Serge David, Mayor Robert Grimaudo, District 6 Councillor Richard Nataf, District 2 Councillor Pamela Tremblay, District 3 Councillor BrigiƩe Asselin, and District 1 Councillor Lise Jolicoeur, proudly announce the 3rd annual FesƟval au Galop for the town of Saint-Lazare in support of collecƟon of funds for the Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) FoundaƟon.

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The town of Saint-Lazare welcomes back its 3rd annual Fes�val au Galop happening this weekend July 8 and 9. The two days are packed with ac�vi�es, all for free with the excep�on of the fair featuring rides and games of skill. Families are encouraged to come par�cipate in their many ac�vi�es and to bring dona�ons for the Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) Founda�on. Former Canadiens’ hockey player PJ Stock is the 2017 honourary president for this

the future will have to go through what we went through because we are working to nd a cure. Thank you for choosing me, thank you for choosing ALS, and thank you for making this weekend special. Looking forward to being a part of it.” The weekend fes�vi�es will take place in two diﬀerent loca�ons, some at Bédard Parc and some at 3100 Montée-Saint-Lazare. Ac�vi�es will include equestrian shows, a performance by COW BOYS de Québec Issime, two family shows for 1 to 6-year-olds, a cultural fair, arts workshop, equestrian workshops, an equestrian fair, lots of food, and much more. “This is the third �me that I’ve had the honour of doing this,” said Pamela Tremblay, Fes�val Ambassador and

year’s event, and the illness of ALS has aﬀected him personally within the past year. “The link for me being here is ALS,” said Stock. “I lost my brother just recently, in September of last year, to a ba�le with ALS. I know there are a million other great chari�es that are out there and a lot of other people dealing with other issues, but it’s hard to put in proper words to say thank you that you’ve chosen ALS as the cause for this year. It means a lot to our family and our community. Hopefully no family in

YLJ Around the world Saint-Lazare resident Paul Winstanley catches up on the news back home while outside the Chongqing City police staƟon in the Hualongqiao district of Southwest China. Chongqing is a city at the juncƟon of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers, and Paul is there working for Enstrom helicopter which provides the police with aerial surveillance.

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municipal councillor for the town of Saint-Lazare. “We will oﬀer you all an extraordinary fes�val with even more ac�vi�es, with a lot more variety, and everything is free just like previous years. We will have big shows, we will have country music where we can sing and dance. These will be amazing moments within our program.” A fair with kid-friendly rides will be situated at Bédard Parc on July 8 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and July 9 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Bracelets for the fairgrounds can be purchased online before the weekend for either one or two days. For more informaƟon about the events and schedule for FesƟval au Galop consult their website at augalop. ville.saint-lazare.qc.ca/en/acƟviƟes/

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ENTRANCE IS FREE with a free-will oǺering to oǺset the cost of the BBQ and a bowl of salad suǽcient to feed the number of folks in your own group. Bring your family and friends! See you on the grounds of St. James’ Church, 642 Main Road, Hudson, or indoors in the event of rain. Please advise your intent to attend to Claudia Gosselin in the Parish Oǽce at 450-458-5897 or e-mail: oǽce@parishofvaudreuil.com

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A summer of art events begins in Hudson James Armstrong

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ArĆ&#x;st, painter, and engraver, Daniel GauĆ&#x;er is the ď&#x192;&#x17E;rst guest arĆ&#x;st of the summer season at Gallery 2 Barn Owls in downtown Hudson. GauĆ&#x;er, a Hudsonite himself, opened the gallery with a vernissage Friday, June 30 that drew an audience from across the region of Vaudreuil-Soulanges and Montreal. The rusĆ&#x;c ambiance of the gallery space provides an excellent background for GauĆ&#x;erâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s varied subjects that range from the sea and boats to violins and bovine beasts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are scenes that come from my imaginaĆ&#x;on,â&#x20AC;? said the arĆ&#x;st when asked if any of the scenes were from speciď&#x192;&#x17E;c geographic locaĆ&#x;ons. Despite realisĆ&#x;c detail, colour and perspecĆ&#x;ve, there is a surreal aspect to each of the works that draws the observer to ask quesĆ&#x;ons and become involved. Boat, Sea and Sky An example is the work, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Le Soir de Pleine Lune, Le Traversier Danseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; where the ferryboat traverses the sky as opposed to the river. In the distance, on the horizon, are the glowing windows of a tradiĆ&#x;onal Quebec village gathered around the silhoueĆŠe of a spire crowned church. The boat, bathed in the light of the moon, is no longer headed for the village but is steering toward a higher goal. A watercraĹ&#x152; in the sky is a recurring moĆ&#x;f in GauĆ&#x;erâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work. According to the arĆ&#x;st, it began when he was studying a boat on a beach for a long period of Ć&#x;me. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the magic of our brain,â&#x20AC;? he said with a laugh, adding, â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I looked up to the sky, I saw an image of the boat.â&#x20AC;? For GauĆ&#x;er, placing an object in the sky that, in reality, doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t belong there becomes an expression of the sacred. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an act of reaching to the heavens, to God,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Ancient painĆ&#x;ng method GauĆ&#x;er paints with oils on canvas using what he described as a tradiĆ&#x;onal technique. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the same method used by the great masters such as Ruebens and Rembrandt. You start with the foundaĆ&#x;on, the background,â&#x20AC;? said GauĆ&#x;er. He then establishes the colours followed by the details of the work. The result is a luminosity and depth that pulls at the viewersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; aĆŠenĆ&#x;on. The detail of the parĆ&#x;al violin on a dark background ď&#x192;&#x17E;lling most of the canvas is an aĆŠenĆ&#x;on-getĆ&#x;ng example of the technique. A parĆ&#x;al violin is possible because the invisible part is presupposed as a mirror image. The contrast of the dark background sharpens the lighter colours of the violin aĆŠracĆ&#x;ng the viewerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eye. Gallery Opening GauĆ&#x;er will be working in the 2 Barn Owls Gallery surrounded by some of his works that are available for purchase every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday unĆ&#x;l July 22. More informaĆ&#x;on about the arĆ&#x;st is available at www.danielgauĆ&#x;er. ca and 2 Barn Owls at www.2barnowls. com. Hudson Land Art 2017 GauĆ&#x;er is also the curator of the annual summer Land Art event held in Hudson. The 2017 season takes place Friday, July 14, through Sunday, July 15. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The theme this year is water,â&#x20AC;? said GauĆ&#x;er adding the choice of theme was directly related to the ď&#x192;&#x;ooding events this past spring. The arĆ&#x;sts ParĆ&#x;cipaĆ&#x;ng arĆ&#x;sts are Kent Thompson, Monica Brinkman, a duo team of Nancy Farnum and Roxanne Woods, ending with Daniel GauĆ&#x;er. The arĆ&#x;sts will be using outdoor spaces at Hudson Town Hall, 481 Main Road, Saint-Jean Park, corner of Saint-Jean Street and Cameron, Selkirk Park at Selkirk Street

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Hudson resident Maxine Bredt, anked by Vaudreuil-Soulanges MP Peter SchieŅe (leŌ) and Prime Minister JusƟn Trudeau, is one of a handful of Canadians being honoured for LifeƟme ContribuƟon and community service served with dignity and integrity.

Hudsonite Maxine Bredt receives the Sesqui Award for Lifetime Contribution For the 150th Anniversary of Canadian Confedera�on, the Right Honourable Prime Minister, Jus�n Trudeau, and the Member of Parliament for VaudreuilSoulanges, Peter Schie�e, awarded the rst of four Sesqui Awards for Life�me Contribu�on to Maxine Bredt. This dis�nc�on is awarded to a cons�tuent who, throughout their life, embodied and exemplied the spirit of community

service with dignity and integrity. Three other recipients will be announced throughout the summer. The Sesquicentennial Pin is a historically rich symbol that features both the Canada 150 emblem and a layer of green copper which once covered the roofs of Canada’s Parliament Buildings from 1918 to 1996. ConƟnued on page 23

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Summer is here and it’s �me to take advantage of the few warm months we have. Outdoor ac�vi�es are a great way to take in the beau�ful weather and to discover what the VaudreuilSoulanges area has to offer for those who are looking for ac�vi�es other than skateboarding and rollerblading. Here are a few ideas of what to do and where to go for the summer of 2017. Visit the Pointe-du-Moulin historical na�onal park in Notre-Dame-deL’Île-Perrot that offers free entry on Mondays and Tuesdays for all, and a reduced price for seniors every other day. A guided tour of the park and windmill describing their history is offered Wednesdays to Sundays. The Town of Pincourt offers a community garden specically for Pincourt residents who are 50 years and older, for

the price of a $7 membership. The Pincourt outdoor pool offers a discount for people aged 60+ which is $1 per visit. The Manoir Cavagnal in Hudson offers ‘Manoir Golden Fitness with Maureen Young’ every Monday and Friday between 9:30 and 10:15 a.m., free for seniors. Hudson also offers the ‘Senior Travel Club Rendez-Vous - A Mee�ng of Minds and Ideas!’ which involves going on day or overnight trips in groups for only $10 a year. Call or stop by the Community Centre, 394 Main Road for more informa�on. Vaudreuil-Dorion is offering free admission for all to the ‘Cinéma en plein air’ where movies in French and English will play in different parks in the Vaudreuil-Dorion area. Check the city’s website to see which movies will play when and where. ConƟnued on page 15

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When you love the outdoors, it’s not always easy to nd a store that offers everything you need under one roof. Luckily, Groupe Contant has opened an outlet right here in Vaudreuil-Dorion that will cater to all your motorized outdoor recrea�onal needs. The new store is the latest addi�on to a third-genera�on family-run company that started out in 1940 by selling ice and coal. Founder Gaston Contant then expanded the enterprise in 1970 by becoming one of the rst Bombardier dealers. Since then, Groupe Contant has evolved into a full Bombardier Recrea�onal Product (BRP) dealership, and that’s only part of the company’s wide range of product offerings. Groupe Contant has built a strong reputa�on for unequaled service in all the ci�es where their stores operate. Groupe Contant is not a franchise; it’s a chain of family-owned stores that treats their clients as if they were extended family, and it shows in all of its ve loca�ons. With the grand opening of the Vaudreuil-Dorion store, local outdoors enthusiasts can now enjoy Groupe Contant’s special brand of customer service and extensive product line. Groupe Contant offers turnkey packages to their customers, which makes shopping easier since you won’t have to visit several stores to properly ou�it yourself. “When a client purchases a vehicle, he will be able to ou�it himself and leave with everything that he needs to prac�ce his sport,” Chantal Contant says.

Groupe Contant is a full 4-season dealership, offering a complete range of outdoor equipment from ATVs to snowmobiles and from jet-ski to the trendy Can-Am Spyder. Beyond the ever-popular Sea-Doo, Groupe Contant also offers a wide range of recrea�onal aqua�c equipment, including oa�ng decks, Mercury engines and Scarab boats. But Groupe Contant is not only a provider of motorized outdoor equipment; it also caters to your ou�i�ng needs with the largest range of BRP clothing in Canada. “We aim to ‘contant’ our customers,” Chantal says with a laugh. “We offer all associated services, including maintenance and storage. We keep very large inventories. We actually call our bou�ques ‘Mega-Stores.’ We offer all the accessories, including clothing, helmets, and other family favorites such as inatable games and paddleboats.” “When you come to Groupe Contant, you won’t see only a few samples; you will see the en�re product line,” Chantal says proudly. “All models, all styles. There’s really a wide range of products to choose from.” Groupe Contant has now added motorcycles to its product offerings, and the Vaudreuil-Soulanges store now retails the Kawasaki and KTM product line. In short, anyone who walks through the door at Groupe Contant is pre�y certain of leaving with what he, or she, was looking for. Groupe Contant is located at 140 rue Aimé-Vincent in Vaudreuil-Dorion. You can call the store at (514) 360-6676 or visit its website at www.contant.ca to nd out more about their products and services.

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Continued from page 11 Children are free to play and run around for a �me limit of two hours, exploring what each individual house will look like. Parents can accompany their children too during the explo-

ra�on. The park resembles an obstacle course, and is suitable for young children. There is also a ground-level type of ‘Arbraska’ where a wooden bridge with ropes allows children to feel like they are par�cipa�ng in the tree-high ac�vi�es. “For the moment, the concept is a couple of houses connected to diﬀerent bridges with three slides,”

con�nued Vachon. “There is a zone for ground play, which we call the ‘Tree-Wee’ parkour.” A second a�rac�on in the works involves all ages. The project named ARTEMANIA will be an exploratory walk in the forest where nature is turned in to art projects. There will be a forest trail where diﬀerent types of land art will be featured, and some will even be interac�ve pieces. Although only in phase one of the project, the creators are looking forward to demonstra�ng the hard work of the ar�sts involved. “The essence of the project is to create a fresh look at the forest, to give easy access to the art that will be open to all,” said ar�s�c director

of ARTEMANIA, Véronique Dussault. “The project will be to s�mulate the crea�ve side of people, and to discover the forest with art installa�ons. For phase two, we really want to have it be an ar�s�c diﬀusion and be much larger. I hope it becomes a place of interest for the public.” Both ac�vi�es are scheduled to open Saturday, July 8 and all are invited to visit the new installa�ons. Reserva�ons are strongly recommended but not mandatory. Arbraska is located at 85 Chemin Bourget in Rigaud. For more informaƟon about Arbreen-ciel, visit their website at www.villagearbreenciel.com.

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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 “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. (170706) 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 Registered Gun Smith. We buy new and used guns, restricted and non-restricted. 514-453-5018 Hedge and shrub trimming and planting, tree pruning and removal, stump grinding, gardening, yard clean-up. Grass cutting and sod. All exterior maintenance and general landscaping. Sean 514-9919674 SINGING LESSONS. Private or SemiPrivate. In my home (St-Lazare). Sing the songs you love! Call Morgan. 514-6071308 References available. Paul’s Painting, small & large renovations. Call 514-900-5839 (170817) All your indoor and outdoor painting needs including power washing and gutter cleaning. Specializing in pre-sale touch-ups. Seniors discounts available. Stefan 514-9721435 or Mike 514-453-4541 (170713)

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Lawn Maintenance business: Hedge trimming, lawn cutting contracts, landscaping, sodding, spring clean-up, trim bushes, trees. Good rates. Call 514-8845959 (170706) Dog Walking Service. Hudson - St. Lazare - Vaudreuil. Professional, reliable, insured! Group or individual walks. For full list of services and rates see: www.dogwalkinghudson.com or call: Dina at 438-822-4729. dina@ dogwalkinghudson.com. Best quality care for your canine companion. (170713)

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¿Moving? All jobs. Reliable, reasonable, $ Buy car for scrap. Running or not, 24/7. fully equipped. Local and Ontario, Mari- www.scrapvehicule.com Call 514-951-4203 times, USA. 35 yrs experience. Call Bill or Ryan A Military Collector looking for med514-457-2063. als, flags, swords, uniforms, documents, helmets, hats, all related war memorabilia **MTL LANDSCAPING** - Grass Cutting & WWI, WWII, Canadian/German or others. Leaf Clean up. Hedge, Shrub & Tree TrimAntiques, collectibles, aviation, nautical, ming. Punctual & Reliable. Myles Truax coins, badges, maps, signs. Please contact 514-929-3315 (170706) Patrick 450-458-4319, patrick148@ca.inter. net, 2760A Côte St-Charles, St-Lazare, Reni Local Experts in matters of Bankruptcy Decors (170713) and Insolvency since 1994. First Consultation Free. Available Nights & Weekends. Sol- Trail rider looking to 1/2 lease a horse in id reputation for Reliability, Honesty & Integ- St. Lazare near the trails. Ideal situation for rity in our field of Expertise. Blumer Lapointe someone with 2 or more horses and limited time to ride. Exercise & outings are important Tull & Associes Syndics Inc. www.blumerlapointetull.com. 514 426 4994 for your horse’s wellbeing. Call 514-418-3886 (170713)

Victor Landscaping – Pavé Uni – Mini Excavation – Sodding – General Landscaping – 514-458-7496 - victorlandscaping.net 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). New Central Vac 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 CAREGIVER / COMPANIONSHIP SERVICES AVAILABLE in Hudson/Rigaud area. Available part-time/full-time at your convenience. 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, 514-703-2223 (170706) Reflexology is not just a foot massage. Beyond the feel-good effects the practice and purpose go deeper to induce a healing response. It also decreases stress and anxiety in the entire body. Receipts available. Facebook Réflexologie MarieZen. 450-458-2530 (170713)

Multiservices D.C. - Landscaping, mini excavation, pavé-uni, ponds, sod installation, French drain, camera inspection, waterproofing foundation, crack repair. RBQ# 56530843-01. William 514-983-8474 (170706)

Looking for small apartment or room to rent in Hudson, or walking distance to Hudson Village. Furnished or unfurnished. Possibility of sharing apartment or house sitting. Needed as of August. Single female, retired, non-smoker. 450-451-5222 (170713)

Wanted: Very old Soda/Soft Drink Bottles from Montreal and local areas. Leroux, Radio, Caledonia Springs, etc. 514-449-4969 (170810)

200 – CAREERS/EMPLOYMENT Expanding rope manufacturer with multiple full-time positions open in production, shipping/receiving and splicing. Wages based on position and experience. Located on the Ontario/Quebec border. Send CV’s to nsnow@atlanticbraids. com or call Nick at 613-674-2728. www. atlanticbraids.com (170810) Warehouse Manager/Driver for West Island wholesale food company. Experience in food service and knowledge of Montreal area an asset. To apply call Ann 514-956-0687 or send CV to jdenney@aldenfoods.com (170706) Drivers and Owner Operators wanted. We are currently looking for both drivers and O/O’s that have experience with stepdeck & flatbed units. Runs across the USA. New employees are entitled to a signing bonus. Contact ryan@viavic.com for details! (170810)

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Just outside of Ormstown. Completely renovated. Large kitchen, large living room, 3 bedrooms, attached garage plus large detached garage, pool, far from neighbours. $295,000. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170706)

Small well-appointed 1½ story house in Ormstown, many renos, metal roof, attached garage, two baths, shed in back large lot, dead-end street, ideal for kids, near hospital and other village amenities. Reduced to $119,000. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200, 450-829-2653 (170713)

Rare 2010 Infiniti G37S Sports Coupe 2-door, Grey, RWD, Fully Loaded, Navigation, Sun roof, Leather Heated seats, Upgraded BOSE sound system, New Michelin Pilot Sport Performance Tires, Winter mags with Toyo Winter Tires. Must see! 90,000km 450-732-5867 Marc

Chateauguay - large duplex on Vanier. Potential 3rd apartment. New kitchen, lots of renos, fireplace. Asking $395,000. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170706)

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AVIS DE DEMANDE DE CHANGEMENT DE NOM Prenez avis que Jason Trout Abbott dont l’adresse de domicile est le 3201 Pine Tree, Saint-Lazare, Québec, J7T 2J3 présentera au Directeur de l’état civil une demande pour changer son nom en celui de Jason Aldo Ruffino. Cet avis a été rempli et signé à Saint-Lazare, le 10 Mai 2017, par Jason Abbott.

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 (170706) Car parts business, land and buildings, plus 3-bay auto repair location rented for mechanic’s business. Located in Ormstown. $525,000. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170706)

275 – GARAGE / MOVING SALE Garage Sale, Saturday, July 8, rain date July 9, 8am – 3pm. Something for everybody. 113 Como Gardens, Hudson (170706)

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Celeåation of Life Stan Pedersen, 1933-2017 Please join us at Whitlock Golf and Country Club in Hudson, Quebec on Sunday August 6 from 1-4pm as we celebrate Stan’s life. Stan wore many hats. He was a Husband, Father, Brother, Son, Uncle, Poppa, Colleague, Neighbour and Friend. Come share your memories with us!

William Gandle McCrudden September 16, 1931 – June 28, 2017 Passed away peacefully on June 28, 2017 at the Centre Hébergement Rigaud. Born Sept 16, 1931 in Montreal to Lillian Gandle and Harry McCrudden. Survived by his loving wife of 16 years Elizabeth (Price) McCrudden. Predeceased by his first wife of 30 years Marcia (Gibb-Carsley) McCrudden. Dad to Geoffrey (Demitra) and Andrew (Jackie). Grampa to Chloe, Jasmine, Jack, Marcia and fondly remembered as Grampa Bill by Liz’s grandchildren. Stepfather to Felicity (Peter), Andrew (Lisa), Tom (Eugenie), and Avery (Nelson). Willie was the consummate gentleman. His engaging and warm personality fostered an abundance of personal and business friendships. Remembered most fondly as ‘unaccustomed’ to public speaking and for a vast knowledge of history. He was a founding partner of Jarmac Ltd. in Montreal. A devoted alumnus of Westmount High, Dawson College, and McGill Engineering ’53. Proud member of the Red Bird Ski Club, the 20 Club, the Montreal Badminton & Squash Club, and the ASHRAE branch of Montreal. A memorial service will be held at St. Mary’s Church 261 Main Road Hudson, QC J0P 1H0 on July 6th at 2 PM. Followed by a reception at St. Mary’s Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers, donation to Parkinson Canada www.parkinson.ca or a charity of choice. 20

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325 - AUTOS FOR SALE 2002 VW Jetta Diesel, standard transmission, good condition, 1000 kilos per tank, new brakes, 4 winter tires on rims, $3800 or best offer. John 514-968-6680 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

Mercedes CLK 320 - 1999 - Convertible, Sil2006 Mercedes CLS 500,Silver, never winter ver. 208,000 KM. $6,900. Call 514-216-9217. driven. 86,000 kms, very clean, $18,000 – neChevrolet Malibu LS sedan 2013 top con- gotiable. Call Ray: 514-668-9718. dition, 77,175 kms, OnStar feature, 2 sets of tires on rims with steel mags. $10,950. 450- 1996 Honda Civic Si with multiple modifi458-0527 cations: JDA B16A SIR II, cams, Exedy clutch, 1992 Lincoln 192,000 km. V-8 auto, fully JDM ITR S80 LSD trans. w/short shift, ureequipped, used for weddings, second owner, thane engine mounts, Sparco quick release electric roof. Invested $12,000. Must sell (ill- steering wheel, Sparco seats w/Willans 4 pt. harness, Neuspeed sport springs w/Koni front ness) $1250 Cash. 514-453-7468 shocks, frt/rear strut bars, stainless brake FORD EXPLORER 2004, 4 X 4, AUTOMATIC, lines and much more. $6500 or best offer. 197,478 KM, CERTIFIED AND LICENCED, EDDY 514-979-1603 BAUER KIT, IN GOOD SHAPE. $3800. 450-458- 2009 White Saturn Outlook, 8 passenger, 1156 120,000kms, good condition, $9500. 438-8782008 Toyota Prius hybrid. 5 passenger 8587

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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

Hyundai Accent 2002, 1.5, automatic, blue, winter tires, good winter car, $800. 450-458-7488 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

In Memoriam

Anne-Charlotte Kruyt Bowser Anne-Charlotte Kruyt Bowser passed away in Hudson, Quebec on June 30th. Affable and gracious, charming and engaging, Anne touched the lives of many. She epitomized all that is lifeaffirming about family and friends. Anne was courageous, generous of spirit and life-embracing. She made friends easily, as many were drawn to her warmth, wit, and uncanny quality of putting others at ease. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Anne was stoic in her journey through cancer. Her bravery and joie de vivre were a ray of sunshine even through the darkest days. She will be profoundly missed. A service will be held in her honour at 2pm on Sunday July 9th at the Hudson Community Centre (394 Rue Main).

Jay (James Michael) Aird June 3, 1952 - June 2, 2017

With the recent passing of Jay, the world has lost a kind and gentle soul. He leaves to mourn his loving mother, Emily, his devoted brother, Ron, his sister-in-law, Liliane and nephews; Daniel and Kevin and many dear family and friends. He was a genuine free spirit with a simple, peaceful life dedicated to creativity as an artist and silversmith. Many around the world cherish one or more of his beautiful creations. A celebration for Jay’s life will be held at a later date. If interested, please leave coordinates at jay.aird.memoriam@hotmail.com Those who desire may make donations to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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you need not look anywhere else to nd top designers’ collec�ons, including Calvin Klein, Léo Chevalier, and Majes�c. “We also put an emphasis on showcasing our Canadian designers, such as Maldo and Savron,” Jean adds. Habits Valleyeld’s wide range of brands, collec�ons and accessories is not the only thing that sets the bou�que apart from the compe��on. Its client-centric approach is the other key to its success and one of the main reasons for the loyalty of its extensive client base. Habits Valleyeld’s customers

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appreciate the personalized service that ensures they are made to feel welcome the moment they walk into the bou�que. Clients are expertly guided to the department where they will nd what they need and where a consultant will propose items that are sure to appeal to their fashion sense and search for elegance. Habits Valleyeld’s huge oor space showcases only carefully selected pieces to please fashion-conscious shoppers. The bou�que now also caters to women with its new leather collec�on. Habits Valleyeld/Cuirs sans limites is located at 71, rue Grande-Île in Salaberry-de-Valleyeld. You can call the bouƟque at (450) 377-5888 or visit their Facebook page or website at www.habitsvalleyeld.ca to nd out more about their great collecƟons.

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To submit your “Things to See and Do”, send your information to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca before Tuesday noon. All announcements should include dates, times and addresses. Publishing priority will be given to free events, non-proﬁt, and community based groups. HUDSON Hudson Players Club presents William Shakespeare’s �meless love story and tragedy, Romeo & Juliet from July 13 to 22. In con�nuing their popular Shakespeare by the Lake series, Hudson Players Club will be bringing the Bard back to the outdoor amphitheatre at Jack Layton Park in Hudson this summer. Please come and join us for an evening that promises to be a rollercoaster ride of young love, family feuds, and heartbreaking tragedy. Everything you should except from Shakespeare! Performances begin at 7 p.m., Thursday, July 13, to Saturday, July 15, and July 19 to July 22. There is a suggested dona�on of 10$. For more informa�on on this produc�on please visit us at www.hudsonplayersclub.ca or contact John Sheridan, Publicity Chair at (514) 971-5646, or future.john0@gmail.com. Greenwood’s StoryFest 2017 presents writer and documentary lmmaker Alexandre Trudeau on Wednesday, July 26, at 7:30 p.m. at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre, 394 Main Road, in partnership with the Quebec Writers’ Federa�on (QWF) and its Writers Out Loud series. Advance �ckets: $20. Available at Bou�que Pure Art, 422 Main Road and Clarence & Cripps, 71 Cameron Street. For more info, consult greenwoodstoryfest.com. The Hudson Auto Show takes place Saturday, July 8 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Prior to this event, Cameron Street will be closed Friday, July 7, with no overnight parking. During the car show, Cameron will be closed between Main Road and Saint-Jean Street from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cameron will also be closed from noon to 3 p.m. from Saint-Jean to Lakeview. Saint-Jean will be closed from McNaughten to Melrose. Funds raised through registra�on fees by car owners and booths will benet the VaudreuilSoulanges Pallia�ve Care Residence. This year there will be a 50/50 draw, with the proceeds going to the Pallia�ve Care. Draw at noon, and a draw at

4 p.m., �ckets $2. Last year The Hudson Auto Show contributed $2200 to the Pallia�ve Care Centre. Lake of Two Mountains Drum Circle - Celebrate, connect, and belong. Join us for an evening of community drumming, medita�on and prayer, every second Tuesday of the month, 7 to 9 p.m. Next session - Tuesday, July 11. Entrance by contribu�on. Join us at St. Mary’s Hall, 273 Main Road. For more informa�on contact Vivianne LaRiviere by email at viv@theartofsoulcare.com or phone at (450) 458-7906. PINCOURT Every Wednesday at 7 p.m. un�l August 9, ci�zens are invited to see the live preparaƟon of a barbecue recipe. Six local chefs are expected at the Desjardins Kiosk to inspire home cooks in this beau�ful summer season. Featured menus are July 12: beef, July 19: sausage, July 26: tuna, August 2: goat, and August 9: pork. Spectators are welcome to stay un�l the end of the workshop to taste the delicious dishes (limited quan�ty). The meat store Mon Boucher will be onsite July 19 and August 9 to sell their products. A drawing of door prizes will take place at the end of each workshop. The Desjardins kiosk is an outdoor pavilion located next to the Omni-Centre, at the corner of Lussier Ave. and Cardinal-Léger Blvd. CASCA Vaudreuil-Dorion will be holding two cat adopƟon days Saturday, July 15, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., at Faubourg de l’Île Shopping Centre, 101 Cardinal-Léger Blvd. in Pincourt, and one at Finnegan’s Market, 775 Main Road, Hudson, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. (Please note: weather permi�ng). For informa�on regarding our adop�on days, contact vaudreuil@cascaorg.ca or visit our website at www.cascaorg.ca. Please note that adop�on fees are requested to help us with our vet bills and other costs associated with the wellbeing of the cats under our care.

FURTHER AFIELD Enjoy an evening of chamber music featuring Nü Trio, a classical string ensemble from Montreal performing works by Mozart, Beethoven, Hayden and a few surprises at the Glengarry Pioneer Museum. The concert will be

Maxine Bredt Continued from page 14 These special and invaluable pins, made in collabora�on with the O�awaCarleton Associa�on for Persons with Development Disabili�es, have small visual diﬀerences that are unique to each one, signifying the importance of the recipient’s personal contribu�ons to our society. About Maxine Bredt Maxine Bredt was born in Bri�shColumbia and became a nurse at the Victoria’s Royal Jubilee Hospital. She joined the Canadian Army Medical Corps of the Canadian Armed Forces, becoming a Lieutenant Nurse as one of 4480 Nursing Sisters of Canada from 1944 to 1946. Her years of service during the Second World War brought her to Italy and England, where she treated Allied troops as a surgical nurse on the most hos�le ba�leelds of Europe. Since then, her determina�on to help others has not stopped. Mrs.

held on the grounds of the museum... or under the Pavilion, in the case of rain. If you wish, bring a picnic and dine al fresco before the concert. Suggested dona�on is $15. Join us at 1645 County Road 20, Dunvegan, Ontario. For more info consult GlengarryPioneerMuseum. ca or call (613) 527-5230. Bredt has devoted herself to helping fellow veterans, notably by volunteering at the Sainte-Anne’s Hospital. She is a dedicated member of the Royal Canadian Legion in Hudson, Branch #115, and takes part in various community events. Not only has Mrs. Bredt received numerous military dis�nc�ons for her heroic service, but she has also been awarded the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commenda�on, the Lieutenant Governor’s Medal, and was honoured by Pope John XXIII in 1959. In addi�on, she has been awarded the Queen’s Golden and Diamond Jubilee Medals and has been invited to par�cipate in the World War I and World War II commemora�ve services across Europe. “Maxine Bredt has devoted her life to others and she con�nues to work hard to improve our community and our country through her devo�on to our veterans,” said Vaudreuil-Soulanges MP Peter Schie�e. It is a great honour for me to be able to highlight the incredible work of an excep�onal, oneof-a-kind woman.”

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Hudson AVIS PUBLIC

PUBLIC NOTICE

Est, par les présentes, donné de ce qui suit :

Is hereby given of the following:

À la séance ordinaire du Conseil de la Ville d’Hudson, tenue au Centre communautaire, le 4 juillet 2017, le règlement suivant fut présenté et adopté:

At the regular meeting of the Council of the Town of Hudson held at the Community Centre, on July 4th, 2017, the following by-law was presented and approved:

RÈGLEMENT NUMÉRO 684.1-2017 MODIFIANT LE RÈGLEMENT 684-2016 AYANT POUR OBJET D’ADOPTER LES TAUX DE TAXATION ET DE TARIFICATION DES SERVICES MUNICIPAUX POUR L’ANNÉE 2017 SUR LE TERRITOIRE DE LA VILLE D’HUDSON

BY-LAW NUMBER 684.1-2017 MODIFYING BY-LAW 6842016 IN ORDER TO ADOPT TAX RATES AND THE TARIFF RATES OF MUNICIPAL SERVICES FOR THE YEAR 2017 IN THE TERRITORY OF THE TOWN OF HUDSON

La révision de ce règlement peut être faite à l’Hôtel de Ville, 481 Main, Hudson, durant les heures d’été qui sont de 08h00 à 16h30, du lundi au jeudi et de 8h00 à 12 h 00 (midi) le vendredi.

This by-law may be reviewed at the Town Hall, 481 Main, Hudson, during summer working hours which are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., from Monday to Thursday and from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 (noon) on Fridays.

Donné à Hudson Le 6 juillet 2017.

Given at Hudson On July 6th, 2017. Diane Duhaime Greﬃer Adjoint / Assistant Town Clerk

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Puffy is a beau�ful long haired orange/beige female cat who was born May 29, 2016. Puffy was fed outside for months by a kind lady but she is now in a foster home where she has become more and more condent. Puffy loves to be pe�ed and have her neck scratched. She likes following her foster mom from room to room and sleeps with her on her bed from night to morning. Although she loves a�en�on and affec�on, Puffy does not like to be picked up. She would be happiest in a home without other cats. For more informa�on regarding Puffy, please contact us at (514) 706-2287 or by email at cascavaudreuil@outlook.com. Thursday, July 6, 2017

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Finding the right furniture for your baby is a very important task for any new parents. Selec�ng the best furniture for your budget and needs can be overwhelming given the wide range of brands and stores selling baby furniture. Quality is on every parent’s mind, but budget can be a limi�ng factor. The solu�on lies with Mondo Bébé, a wholesaler of Italian-designed baby furniture that has been in business for nearly a century. “Mondo Bébé is a family-owned business,” says owner Gino Fontanini. So, its staﬀ understands the importance you put on ge�ng the right value and the best quality for your loved ones. Buying your baby’s crib is not like buying any other furniture. When you shop at Mondo Bébé, you’ll be welcomed in a family-oriented atmosphere that will set you at ease and reassure you that you are in the right place to nd all your baby furniture needs. Some of the best things are always kept secret, and it would seem to be true when it comes to this hidden gem. Mondo Bébé operates two stores and showrooms in Dorval and St-Leonard. Store manager Cole�a Virgini does not like to brag. She does not need to. One century of con�nued success and customer sa�sfac�on says it all. “We got to be 98 years old because we produce superior quality products,” Cole�a says. “Most importantly, we need customers to understand that we don’t sell just baby furniture. This is a long-term purchase: every crib turns into a juvenile bed and then into a double bed. Our clients are keeping the beds un�l their children leave home. It’s not baby furniture. It’s baby to adolescent

to adult furniture,” Cole�a explains. Mondo Bébé is a pioneer in the domain of convertible furniture. “We originated this concept, and everyone else copied it,” Cole�a said. “I get people who come in for the rst �me and who already have one or two children. They get mad that they did not hear about Mondo Bébé earlier. They say they paid so much more for lower-end furniture for their other children,” Cole�a explains. “By coming here, the customers pay a far be�er price than if they were to go to a retailer.” People are surprisingly pleased by the quality of Mondo Bébé furniture. All Mondo Bébé products are made from top quality wood and components. Mondo Bébé furniture is sold around the world and is cer�ed to both Canadian and American quality and safety standards. The rst store in Quebec has been open for 22 years and it has secured a mul�-genera�onal clientele. “One customer bought a total of seven bedroom sets,” Cole�a says. Customer loyalty is the best tes�mony to Mondo Bébé quality and service. “Anybody who has bought Mondo Bébé products for their rst child, whether they’ve had two or four children, purchased Mondo Bébé for every single child again,” Cole�a adds. Mondo Bébé operates two locaƟons in the Greater Montreal area: 1525 Hymus Boulevard in Dorval and 9265 Lacordaire Boulevard in St-Leonard. You can reach the Dorval store at (514) 421-5891 and the St-Leonard store at (514) 3791579. You can also visit the website at www.mondobebe.com.

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The English Gardener A fun caper in the garden with Nastertiums James Parry Your Local Journal ‘Tis always good to receive comments - either verbal or by email - from readPHOTO BY GREG JONES ers of this column. And this week, I received a par�cularly interes�ng one from Hudsonite and fellow gardener, Miriam O’Brien, that I would like to share with you. Wrote Miriam, “I have just read this fascina�ng ar�cle on caper berries in another publica�on. In my innocence, I was so excited to see my NasturƟums turn to seed pods that I could harvest and pickle. However, I was crushed to nd that they are only a subs�tute, better known as poor man’s capers! Have you any experience in growing a Caper

Berry Bush? Just thought I would ask.” Well, I’m delighted you did Miriam. And the answer in one word? No. And here’s why. It would never survive - let alone grow - in our part of the world. For the bush - Capparis spinosa in La�n and also called the Flinders Rose – is said to have originated in the tropics and was later naturalized throughout the Mediterranean region where it even grows wild in poor, rocky soil with baking temperatures. Ergo, even if one could buy one young plant here in our neck of the woods, it would be as dead as a doornail come fall. That being said, what’s not to love about poor man’s capers? I’ve been eating them for years and have felt all the richer for it. Buy a couple of ats of NasturƟums or sow them from seed and you are oﬀ to the races. Not only can you eat the seedpods - the capers - but also the young leaves

and colourful petals that look great served up in a salad or dessert and are also very nutri�ous as they contain Vitamin C and iron. And you may be intrigued to learn, as I was, that parts that grow above the soil and combined with certain herbs are used to make medicine for comba�ng urinary tract infec�ons, swollen airways, coughs, and bronchi�s. Go gure! In La�n, by the way, NasturƟum literally means ‘nose twist’. Probably for the simple reason that while most edible owers such as Pansies, Bee Balm, Zucchini blossoms, and Calendula have a somewhat subtle avour, these can almost make your eyes water with their dis�nc�ve zesty, peppery taste. Try just one and you will see what I mean. What’s more, it is also one of the most benecial plants in the garden as it a�racts bees and other pollinators. Oh yes, when planted in the vegetable garden near brassicas such as cabbage, cauliower, Brussels sprouts, and turnip - all members of the Mustard family believe it or not - they will a�ract munching caterpillars to their leaves thus sparing your green veggies.

PHOTO COURTESY PENNY WOODWARD; PENNYWOODWARD.COM

As for how to pickle your poor man’s capers picked in late summer when they have turned brown and hard? Just go to Google and there are recipes aplenty, all basically the same and very simple. When picked young and they are s�ll green and so�, however, just eat them as is either whole or diced. And be prepared to be amazed! UnƟl next Ɵme, have fun in your garden. And watch out for those skeeters. Back with a vengeance if they haven’t drowned already! E-mail: crea�on@videotron.ca

Celebrating Canada 150

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Member of Parliament for Vaudreuil-Soulanges Peter Schie�e (le�) hosted a Canada 150 Birthday barbecue at his cons�tuency oﬃce in Vaudreuil-Dorion on Thursday, June 29. In spite of intermi�ent rain, a�endees enjoyed it all, especially the birthday cake served up by the MP himself.

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