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VOL. 14 NO. 23

Rigaud Town Council welcomes newly elected District 3 representative James Armstrong Your Local Journal

Newly elected Councillor Édith de Haerne won the by-election held in Rigaud’s District 3 on Sunday, June 12, garnering 37 per cent of the vote. Mayor Hans Gruenwald Jr. announced at the regular council meeting on Monday, June 13, that the new town councilor will be sworn in Friday, June 17, at Rigaud Town Hall. The Mayor warmly congratulated de Haerne on her achievement and said he looks forward to working with her. In an interview after the meeting, de Haerne said she encountered two main issues expressed by the residents of the district. “The speed of vehicles on the road and the state of the roads always came up,” she said. “People are concerned about the safety of their children in some areas,” she added. Continued on page 10

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Father Roland Demers greets parishioners at St. Thomas Aquinas Chuch following the very special Mass on Saturday, June 11.

Father Roland Demers honoured on Golden Jubilee of his ordination as a priest Church and Community Centre overϔlowing with over 600 well-wishers from throughout the community James Parry Your Local Journal

In an emotional outpouring of love, respect, and admiration for Father Roland Demers, their priest in Hudson for the past 30 years, some 600 parishioners from throughout the region flocked to St. Thomas Aquinas Church on Saturday, June 11, for a very special mass celebrating the Golden Jubilee of his ordination 50 years ago in Valleyfield. From the church, where many

were unable to get a seat and instead stood on the steps outside for the hour-long service - which Hudsonite Jim Norcross voluntarily videotaped for posterity - they walked almost in procession to the nearby Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre to continue the celebration in festive style. Again packed to overflowing and with a most beautiful and bountiful reception all provided and served up by the parishioners, well-wishers, and members of the volunteer organizing committee. Continued on page 7

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Ottawa River crossing puts snag in $15 billion TransCanada pipeline project Carmen Marie Fabio editor@yourlocaljournal.ca

In the latest chapter of a protracted battle that has pitted grassroots groups of local property and homeowners against oil transportation corporations, Citoyens au Courant (CaC) are celebrating the June 9 news that the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal (CMM) has drafted a resolution requiring a feasibility study in relation to the proposed TransCanada (TC) pipeline’s Energy East project traversing the Ottawa River. “The CMM is, understandably, worried that at this point TC has no idea how to pass its pipeline under the Ottawa River and yet the NEB has said the project is complete enough to go ahead with public hearings and start the ticking clock towards approval,” said Katherine Massam of the CaC. The resolution, which is still subject to approval, states in part, “(The CMM) resolved to request the National Energy Board (NEB)to require the submission of the feasibility study for TransCanada with respect to crossing the Ottawa River, including impacts on watersheds, for its Energy East Pipeline project before determining the completeness of its consolidated application.” The 21-month NEB hearing on the proposed 4500 km pipeline project that was set to begin this month is now delayed contingent on the missing information. “It’s an important issue,” said TC Communications Specialist Tim Duboyce. “Obviously, we can’t move forward without feasibility studies.” Duboyce said it’s normal that in a project of this scope, parts of the plan would be developed ahead of others and that the company has a proven track record in crossing its pipeline through a number of waterways in Canada through the use of horizontal directional drilling. “What that means is drilling under bedrock starting well back from the riverbank so ecological habitats are not disturbed. Drilling can go up to 40

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The Ottawa River that extends from Ottawa through the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region including the Town of Pincourt (above) before flowing into Lac St. Louis is the source of drinking water for 2.5 million people and is a sensitive point for citizen action groups opposing the proposed TransCanada Energy East pipeline project.

meters below the riverbed resulting in an extremely safe and stable pipeline but significant seismic and geotechnical testing is required first.” According to the Ministère du Développement durable, de l’Environnement et Lutte contre les changements climatiques (MDDELCC) website, Energy East filed an application in August 2015 to carry out seismic testing to acquire technical data in preparation for establishing its plan for the proposed pipeline to cross the river with the planned testing taking place at Pointe-Fortune. While TC has indicated its intention to perform the testing, they can’t do so without permits from the Municipalité régionale de comté VaudreuilSoulanges (MRC-VS) and, to date, the permits have not been issued. “The MRC is opposed to giving the permits to TransCanada in the absence of all the environmental impact studies,” said MRC-VS Communication Director Simon Richard. “We’ve adopted a resolution and we’re not granting anymore permits to TransCanada for Energy East as we haven’t received the documents we’re requested.” In the project proposal’s current iteration, TC’s planned pipeline route under the Ottawa River is not included, only a blank ‘placeholder’ page ex-

ists with a specification that a detailed plan will be reportedly submitted at a future date. “The placeholder was discovered only about a month ago,” said CaC Spokesman Christian Foisy “There was absolutely nothing, only an indication that a study was to come, but we don’t know when.” “This is unacceptable,” said Richard. “If the MRC is going to be involved with the project, all the information must be public, and not something that’s presented after the fact.” Rich-

ard said the situation was similar to Enbridge Pipeline’s Line 9B reversal plan, now in operation. “Enbridge made their Emergency Measures Plan only after the NEB accepted their plan. That’s not the way we want to function.” The MRC-VS adopted a resolution September 22, 2014, that states, in part, that, “…meetings that have taken place with TransCanada since May 29, 2013 have all been in vain and does not constitute a form of consultation.” Continued on page 10

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Shooting from the hip What an unfortunate reality we inhabit when the words, “This was an act of terror” have become a similar refrain to our ears as they inevitably accompany news of another random act of violence that results in the loss of a mind-numbing number of human lives. Indeed, so commonplace are stories of American gun violence that in a world of perpetual news coverage, we only hear of shooting sprees resulting in multiple victims while gun violence claims individual lives on a daily, even hourly, basis. In the aftermath of the horrible news that came out of Orlando, Florida early last Sunday morning, elected leaders around the world (Donald Trump notwithstanding) have denounced and condoned the gunman’s actions, with Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard saying hatred cannot dominate our society. At this writing, there have been over 6000 gun related deaths in the United States this year, enough that rather than sporting the accurate label of tragedy, the sheer repetition numbs it to the point of mere statistic. That handguns themselves are such an efficient weapon capable of snuffing out human life, what level of rationality could possibly justify the legal production, distribution, and purchase of assault weapons whose very design is to kill as many, and as quickly, as possible? The final insult to this fresh and gaping wound on our collective psyche is hearing the presumptive Republican presidential nominee claim that if everyone in attendance at the Florida nightclub had been armed, there would have been fewer casualties. We’re sitting poised on a perilous precipice that in a mere five months will push our friends and neighbours to the south in one of two directions. For the love of God, let’s hope it’s the right one.

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Torrential rains that came down this week over a decade ago caused flooding in a number of Hudson homes and businesses. Students were reportedly perched on their desks and sent home early from St. Thomas Elementary School after sewage backed up from the toilets. And Hudson firefighters were kept busy trying to contain the floodwaters on area streets with sandbags. At least one resident made the best of the situation (above) and took the opportunity to ride his bike through the accumulated overflow that spilled from the Viviry River onto Brookside and Cameron Streets.

Dear Editor: editor@yourlocaljournal.ca Father Roland Demers’ Golden Jubilee Dear Father Demers, As discussed on Saturday, medical reasons did not allow me to join in the celebrations of your 50 years as an ordained priest, much of which was as our pastor at Saint Thomas Aquinas. Please accept our thanks and highest respect for your devotion to the parish as well as your dedication to the community. Hudson remains your stalwart supporter and friend. On behalf of Council, Your Mayor, Ed Prévost Hudson Orlando Dear Editor, The tragic mass killing in Orlando on June 12 is the worst in US history - 50 dead and counting, 53 injured. Whatever the motivation and the level of mental illness, the Americans live in a killing field, a death society. Anyone in the United States can easily get their hands on lethal weapons meant for combat, and they are killing each other every day. If fewer than five people are killed in one incident, it doesn’t even hit the evening news. People cry out “No more,” and are drowned out by the NRA exerting more power to keep the death culture thriving. Why does it continue and escalate? Take a look at North American culture today: What do most teenage boys spend the majority of their time doing? Playing death video ‘games’ for hours and days and weeks and years on end. What does this do to a sound mind? And to a

mentally questionable mind? What is popular in theatres, on Netflix? Movies full of death and killing perpetuating the killing culture. In Canada, unfortunately we have had our share of tragedies. We don’t have the same ready access to weapons as our American neighbours, but we do share the same killing culture in death ‘games’ and movies, which has an insidious and devastating influence on our society. I say it’s time to take responsibility, time to try the butterfly effect to work towards a Tipping Point to steer away from the killing culture. We are they. If we didn’t watch death and killing movies and if we didn’t play death ‘games,’ maybe we could start to turn the good ship North America in a new more healthy direction. Last Sunday, the day of the worst mass killing in American history, I was asked to have a film shoot at my house for Netflix, called “The Game of Death” where teenagers get together and decide who to kill next. Horrible. I say NO. No more perpetuating of the death and killing culture. It’s up to us to do our bit. Helen Henshaw Hudson Dear Editor, As I stood at the pulpit at St. James’ Anglican Church last night, bereaved with a gut-wrenching sadness over the Orlando shooting that occurred this past Sunday, I was exceptionally grateful for those who chose to attend the vigil that was hurriedly decided upon and put together. Continued on page 6

Erratum In the story ‘Absent elected officials raise Hudson residents’ ire’ (Your Local Journal, page 7, June 9) it was incorrectly reported that Richard Grinnell asked questions related to Councillor Robert Spencer’s absence from council meetings. The questions were, in fact, posed by Steve Farrell. Your Local Journal regrets the error.

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Pincourt residents who live along and near Chemin Duhamel will have to modify their driving habits as the town prepares to convert the two-lane shoreline artery into a one-way street within the next two weeks as was announced during the Tuesday evening council meeting June 14. Town Manager Michel Perrier said the conversion, which will officially take effect July 1, is part of the town’s overall plans to completely revamp the street to make it more bicycle and pedestrian friendly. The town made its intentions clear about the traffic redirection during a public information meeting two weeks earlier. For now, the town will begin installing new road signage to inform residents about the upcoming reconfiguration that will turn Duhamel into a one-way northbound street from Cardinal Léger Blvd. to Mgr. Langlois Avenue at Bellevue Park. Work will also begin to convert part of the road that will be used exclusively by bicyclists

and pedestrians. “The one-way for motorists is going to be on the opposite side of the riverbank and the roadway next to the riverbank will be used as a multifunctional path for pedestrians, bicyclists, and skaters,” Perrier told Your Local Journal. “We told residents during the information meeting that the change should have no impact on their weekly services such as garbage and recycling collection,” Perrier added. “It will still be done the same way.” In 2017, work will begin to rebuild Duhamel as part of an ambitious $8.5 million project that will include a new road connection from Cardinal Léger Blvd. to Duhamel near the Hydro tower just south of the town hall, and extending Bellevue Road to 5th Avenue, said Perrier. Before the major reconstruction project begins, the town will study the traffic flow after the one-way change takes place to determine its impact. “This will be a one year trial period,” said Perrier. Continued on page 11

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Not in my camp As we approach summer vacation season and the planning that goes into what we, in my family, hope to do with our collective time together, I’m drawing a firm line this year – no camping. I have tried the whole camping thing at many different junctures in my life and I’m afraid that I just don’t grasp its attraction. It’s not that I’m particularly girly; I just fail to detect the logic in how attempting to cook, sleep, eat, bathe, and use primitive toilet facilities – away from the everyday amenities that make these tasks actually doable – is in any way relaxing. I know that hazards existed when we were kids but today – whether they’re worse or whether we’re just more enlightened – it’s enough to keep us from leaving the house, never mind trying to exist in a tent pitched in relative wilderness. Mosquitoes are known to carry the West Nile Virus, tick bites can transmit Lyme Disease, and we all know about the danger of sun exposure which all suddenly make my idea of relaxation – a comfy bed, a dishwasher, an air-conditioner and a flush toilet, not to mention a personal aversion to sunshine - much more sensible. I’m like that giraffe in the movie ‘Madagascar’ who upon first encountering foliage on a walk in the woods screams, “Nature! It’s all over me – get it off!” My last camping attempt in southern Ontario, at my boys’ insistence, coincided with a total ban on the only redeeming feature of camping – campfires - due to a stretch of hot dry weather. Our arrival must’ve angered some druid god triggering a monsoon like rainfall that was enough to make pitching the tent a miserable experience but not enough to lift the fire marshal’s ban. You haven’t been personally tested until you’ve spent a long stretch of time sequestered with your family in a tent with your only immediate optional change of scenery an overflowing porta-potty. My best memory of that trip, once the rain subsided, was carrying a folding chair, a good book, and large glass of white wine into Lake Ontario where I indulged in the ritual of ushering in the evening sunset while dangling my toes in the cool water and quaffing some plonk. When my kids were younger, we would indulge them in ‘weekend camping’ adventures which meant we would set up the small kids’ tent from Ikea, toss in a few air mattresses and sleeping bags, pop some popcorn while making a fire in the wood-stove, and pull out the guitar for a rousing rendition of ‘Old MacDonald’. That tent was probably the best $20 I ever spent and as soon as I discovered it fit perfectly over a queen sized mattress, I didn’t even need to bother inflating the air mattresses. I admire those people who are willing to schlep all the necessities of civilized living on their backs out to some semblance of wilderness in order to reconnect with nature. Or whatever. But my idea of a vacation is to remove the stress, complexity, and workload from my day-to-day existence, not add to it. I have no problem spending my vacation surrounded by the comforts I’ve worked hard to pay for, specifically the ones that make my life so much easier. I love not camping. Revisited. This column was originally printed June 19, 2014. 6

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Letters Continued from page 4 Feeling the need to do something both James Armstrong and myself – consoling each other first over the phone, decided that we could possibly open the church doors and ask members of our community to be present in solidarity. We phoned the powers that be, unlocked the church, planned a hastened rite of passage, and welcomed those who showed up. We scurried to post a notice of the vigil on Facebook and took to sending e-mails to muster up what support we could, asking people to join us in solidarity. Fourteen people showed up to the vigil, and noted that half of these people were not from the congregation. Undoubtedly the time frame was a factor, as well as the do-good feeling we get by offering our voice to social media, thinking at times that these reactions (as they are called by FB – so and so ‘reacted’ to your post) are enough to posture change in our society. It is not enough. Years ago, when I wrote a regular column in the local newspaper, I talked about the idea of initiating a Pride Day in this area. I received no response. None. Yes, it is true that many likely didn’t read the article. And many might think it would not be possible. For you know, we live in a small town. There are numerous ‘gay’ people of all stripes that live in this catch area – from Pointe-Fortune to Dorion. And there are no support initiatives or systems in place that I know of. But truly, please correct me if I am wrong. I would love to be wrong. Are our issues taken for granted because we live in a small town? Or is there a deeper, systemic darkness? As of last night, this is going to change. We have begun to talk about the possibilities. Vivianne LaRiviere, St. Lazare (This letter has been edited due to space constraints. For the full version of Vivianne LaRiviere’s letter, including her poem ‘Sometimes as I have Marched through History,’ please see the Letters to the Editor section at www. yourlocaljournal.ca.) Where is your pride? Dear Editor, If you take a drive in the Saddlebrook area of St. Lazare near Master and adjacent streets, you will find that a lot of owners have no pride in their

property and no respect for neighbours who maintain theirs. Unused boats, cars, tires, collapsed pools, litter, un-mowed grass, and garbage bins left on the street. It is becoming disgusting and unacceptable. Can’t the city do anything? Because these owners certainly won’t on their own accord. Also, ladies driving large SUVs, not to mention school busses, could you please slow down? Because if you don’t, and you pass me, I will take a picture of your license plate and report you to the police. Diane Laliberté St. Lazare St. James’ Country Homes Tour Dear Editor, On behalf of the Anglican Parish of Vaudreuil and the Ladies of St. James’ Church, I would like to thank all those who made this year’s Country Homes Tour such a success. Thanks go to the Homes Tour Organizing committee, the house sitters and parkers and their captains, the hospitality team, the dessert team, the flower committee, the musicians, the writers, the photographer, the publicist, the ticket outlets (Décor et Tissus Serenity, SourceSanté, Boutique Alena Kirby and Le Panier), the Town of Hudson, the Community Patrol,Cody Gilmour and her team for the delicious lunch at St. James’ and the ladies of St. Mary’s for theirs. This is a true community event which calls on the help of hundreds of volunteers. I would also like to thank Your Local Journal for its support of the Country Homes Tour. The articles about the houses were presented in an eyecatching way and really created excitement leading up to the tour. I especially want to thank the homeowners who graciously welcomed hundreds of people through their doors. They worked so hard to make the houses and grounds look their very best. Without them, there could be no tour. We have had very positive feedback from many of the attendees. Their enthusiasm, and indeed the enthusiasm of all volunteers involved, wasn’t dampened by the rain and everyone enjoyed the tour immensely. Attendees look forward to next year’s tour with great anticipation, and we look forward to hosting them in 2017. Thank you, one and all! Sincerely, Betsy Aird, Convenor Hudson

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Ste. Anne de Bellevue council put on hold an amended boat dock by-law during the June 13 council meeting that was adopted just one month earlier to allow the city to hire a consultant to study water flow patterns specific to the area.

Ste. Anne’s boat dock by-law on hold one month after its adoption didn’t take into account variations in water depth, flow, and other aspects that are unique to each property. Mayor Paola Hawa said the city was merely trying to enforce regulations that have always been in place for several years regarding the size of boat docks and that the amendment was meant to apply uniformity to all boat docks by ensuring they extend no more than 20 feet perpendicular to the shoreline and are a specific width. After listening to residents’ concerns, however, the city decided that it would be best if it hired a private consultant to conduct a thorough study of the water flow patterns and other aspects unique to the Ste. Anne area as it didn’t have the expertise to determine the best approach to take in regards to specific variations, said Hawa. “It’s better for everybody’s security

so that’s why we called in an expert to look into the matter,” Hawa told Your Local Journal. “This way we’ll be able to take into account the currents, wakes, and winds so that we can come up with a by-law that is fair for everyone.” In the interim, Hawa said the city will not issue any tickets to residents for contravening its current by-law. “For this summer, while the study is being conducted, we’re just going to maintain the status quo. The final report should be ready by this fall,” she said. “I know quite a few things about the city, but at this point I know very little about what docks should look like and what’s safe,” Hawa added. “I’d rather just leave it to the experts and that’s why we hired them. We’ll let them make their recommendations on what

to all of us.” Added LaRonde, “We are grateful, and so blessed, to know you Father RoContinued from page 2 land. You are someone who remembers so many important events in each Aged literally from nine months of our lives and often walks through to 90-years-plus, they came from these events with us. We are indeed a throughout the region; some with the very fortunate community. aid of walkers, others in wheelchairs. “You are always available for each Some parents with tots and youngsters and every member of your flock. I refor whom there was a special section member the time when a few of us set up complete with popcorn and cowere setting up for an event at the reclouring books. And others who were tory. The phone rang and I heard you not Catholic but say ‘I will be right who were there there.’ When I Thank you for all that you to pay tribute to asked if you were have given us Father Demers. a man, now aged leaving, you said We are grateful for the profound 80, who they say someone was sick spiritual impact you have had has contributed and that you must on our lives. so much to the go. And off you –Carol LaRonde life of individuals, went without a regardless of their second thought.” faith, and to the LaRonde then spoke of the mother community as a whole over the past whose young son was being buried at half century. Wyman United Memorial Church and Said Carol LaRonde, speaking on she saw him there. Said the Mom, “You behalf of all and officially welcoming always know where you need to be, the throng at the community centre, Father. Where we need you.” Also of “Father, on this very special occasion, the time, a woman needed to take her you have given all of us the opportuhusband to a seniors’ residence for the nity to celebrate your life, the life of a very first time. “Such a difficult thing,” man who has been so present to God, said LaRonde. “And you were there.” to his church, to his community, and Added LaRonde, “Thank you for

all that you have given us Father Demers. We are grateful for the profound spiritual impact you have had on our lives. With great humility, you have preached, taught, comforted, baptized, married, anointed, and absolved hundreds, if not more. You are a man of great humility. And you are always there. We join you in a grateful toast as you celebrate your Golden Jubilee.” For more photos of Father Demers’ Golden Jubilee, see our Facebook page.

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Ste. Anne de Bellevue postponed a boat dock by-law during the Monday evening council meeting on June 10 just one month after it was unanimously adopted by council last May. The unexpected grace period was announced so the city can hire a consultant who will study water flow patterns in Lac St. Louis which will allow the city to determine the best course of action to take to ensure that all boat docks next to private waterfront properties are in compliance with the city’s regulations. The abrupt about-face came after the city received several complaints from homeowners with waterfront properties on Ste. Anne Street who said that the ‘one size fits all’ approach

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would be right for this situation.” The objective of the study is that if there are any changes required to the city’s current boat dock by-law, that changes are implemented before next year’s boating season, said Hawa who also thanked residents for voicing their concerns. “We agreed with the residents because they know the peculiarities of that area of Lac St. Louis throughout the year,” said Hawa. “Once the consultant has come up with the recommendations, the residents will have a chance to hear them and voice their opinions. Then hopefully, we can come up with a resolution. “The whole point of this is to allow people, as with any by-law, to balance out one neighbour’s right versus another neighbour’s right,” Hawa added. “We were thanked by several people for listening to their concerns and this is an excellent way forward. It’s just a hiccup in the road and the best way is to fix it.”

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Outside the Vaudreuil-Dorion’s Chapiteau Eugene Chaplin there was popcorn on hand and a clown mascot standing on bicycle wheels got people laughing. The festive atmosphere continued inside the big top during a June 13 press conference celebrating the newly revamped Festival International de Cirque Vaudreuil-Dorion, which takes place from Thursday, June 23, through Sunday, June 26. Though it’s the 12th edition of the Festival International de Cirque VaudreuilDorion, this year the city created a new entity called Festivités de VaudreuilDorion. The organization’s board of directors is made up of Vaudreuil-Dorion elected officials and staff. Vaudreuil-Dorion Mayor Guy Pilon, who is president of Festivités de Vaudreuil-Dorion, said when they took control the board kept the festival’s original principles but revamped it in a slightly different direction, so, “our citizens are proud the festival is here.” On hand was Sébastien Demers, a health and physical education teacher at École du Papillon-Bleu, who co-founded Festi-cirque, a school circus festival featuring elementary and high school students from Commission scolaire des Trois-Lacs schools. Demers also played a key role in the establishment of École de cirque Vaudreuil-Soulanges and has been involved with the Festival International de Cirque Vaudreuil-Dorion for years. “With the circus festival we have in the schools,” Pilon said, pointing out Demers, “and with what we’re doing and what we aim to do, we’re positioning ourselves as a ‘Circus City’,” Pilon said, noting Quebec has plenty of world renown circus talent. Highlighting local youth circus talent and encouraging area kids to get involved in circus arts are key aims of the festival. But the festival, which counts Montreal’s TOHU theatrical complex as a partner, is building bridges further afield. Festivalgoers will have a chance to meet a sevenmember children’s clown troupe from Belgium’s Et qui libre, École de clown de Grez-Doiceau. Local twins Rosalie and Florence Guay wowed the crowd when they performed an aerial ballet using a soft rope, a circus act that was selected for a performance on TV5’s television show, Le p’tit cabaret, said Michel Vallée, director of Vaudreuil-Dorion’s Leisure and Culture Services department, sporting a red clown nose. “These two artists started training when they were only in Grade 2,” Vallée said of the twins, who are students at the École secondaire de la Cité-des-Jeunes. “It’s been a very, very long time,” he joked. “It’s been six years. They’re now in Secondary One.” The press conference also saw perfor-

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Local talent: Twins Rosalie and Florence Guay perform at the Festival International de Cirque Vaudreuil-Dorion press conference. Their circus act will be air on the TV5 show Le p’tit cabaret, which features young talent ages six to 16 years old. The twins are part of Festicirque’s troupe Les Citadins and you’ll get to see them in person at the festival’s circus arts zone.

mances by Jessie Émond, who juggled hoops, balls, and pins, and École secondaire de la Cité-des-Jeunes students Gabriane Perron and Faith Alexandra Mercier, who swung from an aerial hoop, holding on to one another as they defied gravity together. The Guay twins, Émond, Perron, and Mercier are part of a Festi-cirque troupe known as Les Citadins, among the talent people will see in a family friendly zone in front of the École Saint-Michel the Festival International de Cirque is dedicating to circus arts. Inside the zone, the École de cirque Vaudreuil-Soulanges will offer people a chance to try their hand at juggling, acrobatics and circus skills that involve balancing while Gymini gymnastics will impress with their gymnastic skills. As well, professional circus artists from Le Fabuleux cirque Jean Coutu will be on hand to offer families a circus experience that includes the trapeze, contortionists, and other circus acts. Other festival zones include places where people can do hot yoga, play with giant game pieces or enjoy more “regular” versions of board games, do clownrelated art or make a lantern, get their face painted, or visit a traditional photo booth. “We’re proud to be the festival’s main sponsor for the next three years,” said Bill Harden, CEO of Harden Group, which is funding professional circus troupe Flip FabriQue’s shows in the Chapiteau, outdoor music and cabaret shows on the Harden stage and fireworks on June 23. “Vaudreuil-Dorion is a young, dynamic city experiencing remarkable growth.” For a full list of the festival’s events, visit www.festivaldecirque.com.

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Rigaud Town Council is seeking assistance from the provincial government to collect unpaid taxes from the local Service Centre to the tune of $127,981.07.

Rigaud Continued from page 1 The recent regulations put in place to protect Rigaud Mountain by the town and the Municipalité Régionale de Comté de Vaudreuil-Soulanges (MRC-VS) came up for discussion when Jean-François Larin presented copies of a document of his ideas to improve the regulations and achieve the goal of preserving the mountain. Larin argued it’s possible, if not preferable, to permit controlled tree cutting in specified areas with the supervision of a forestry engineer. He recommended activities that promote woodland health should be allowed and that wooded areas must be covered by a forest management plan consistent with conservation objectives. Larin proposed forestry farms should continue to operate as they do not induce fragmentation of the canopy and promote the health of the forest. The transparency of the process for protecting the mountain was raised by Normand Séguin, owner of one of

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the properties designated as “nondevelopable land.” He wanted to know how non-resident property owners were advised of the two information meetings regarding Rigaud Mountain. The mayor responded that every effort was made to inform everyone about the meetings. “We are in the building stage of creating a proposal to protect the mountain,” he said, indicating the plan was presented to everyone at the same time. “If we had met with those property owners in advance, we would be accused of doing something in secret,” he said, adding that meetings with individual property owners were about to begin. Archie Martin, Councillor for District 2 that includes a large area of Rigaud Mountain, said the mountain and the forest have existed longer than humans have been in the area and that the forest has a natural life cycle of its own that functions and regenerates without human intervention. “He presented his ideas at the right time,” the mayor commented later in the week. “We want to consider the opinions and ideas of everyone,” he said, adding the town will also have

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forestry engineers evaluating the situation. Congratulations were extended to Rigaud resident, Gérard Fuentes for his 40-year career as an artist and sculptor. “He is recognized internationally and has won many awards including the first prize in the Ward World Championship U.S.A.,” said Gruenwald. Fuentes sculpts highly detailed waterfowl and raptors in wood. Council passed a regulation asking for the assistance of the provincial government to collect the unpaid municipal taxes for the Service Centre property located on chemin de la Mairie next to Highway 40 at Exit 12. To date, the town has spent $30,354.21 in legal fees in an attempt to collect the outstanding amount of $127,981.07.

“We can’t follow the usual process of seizing the property and selling it to pay the taxes, because it is a joint public/private ownership with the provincial government,” said the mayor in an interview on Wednesday. “We have managed to collect approximately $300,000 in unpaid taxes, now we want the government to help collect the rest.” Repair and maintenance of Rigaud sidewalks received council’s attention with the approval of a contract with Groupe TNT for $77,875. A contract with the Red Cross for disaster assistance was renewed for 2016 – 2017 at a cost of $1221.76. The sale of a vacant lot of land adjacent to the water treatment plant was sold to Gestion NDJS Inc. for $115,399.98.

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East pipeline were supposed to begin this month but Foisy said this latest development has the potential to put the project months behind schedule. “During the BAPE (Bureau d’audiences publiques sur l’environnement) hearing (in March, 2016) Trans Canada said (the river crossing information) will come at the end of the year,” he said. “The NEB was indicating they were ready to start the hearing which didn’t make sense at all.” The CaC members cite the Ottawa River as being not only the source of drinking water for 2.5 million people but an important part of the economy of several towns in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges regions.

Continued from page 3 Duboyce said TC is, “…working feverishly to keep the lines of communication open to listen to questions and concerns that are raised by all stakeholders and to address those concerns as best as we can.” Duboyce said the company will keep working to ensure its due diligence in acquiring the permits to complete the necessary work. “Not having the permits to do that work means, essentially (the MRC) doesn’t want us to carry out our due diligence and I don’t think anybody would agree with that.” The NEB hearings on TC’s Energy

Off-island Citizens are mobilizing for the ‘Let’s Talk Climate Action’ public consultation process

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The ground-breaking crew for Hudson Gables toasted the new condo project on Hudson’s Main Road with champagne Monday, June 13, in anticipation of the 12-unit building set to open next spring.

Hudson Gables celebrates ground-breaking ceremony Lauren Mitchell Special contributor

This past Monday, June 13, owner and founder of Hudson Gables Josie Pascoe broke ground on the terrain that will soon be the first set of condominiums to come to the heart of Hudson. Construction has already started, as an excavator has begun to dig up the dirt to start the foundation of the building, which should be completed by March 2017. “When we bought this property, it was with an intention of building a small property in the back,” said Pascoe. “We’ve got 12 units, a garage, underground parking, and an elevator. We’re providing a high quality condo so that the very smallest is over 1250 square feet.” Hudson Gables will consist of a 12unit building that will be located in the heart of the Hudson village, strategically nestled between the Hudson Yacht Club and Sandy Beach. Every

Pincourt Continued from page 5 “We’re going to take note of every little glitch that could cause problems for people living in the area and take the necessary corrective measures. This way when we rebuild the road in 2017, we’ll incorporate any changes into the final plans.” Perrier admits that not everyone is pleased with the upcoming change mostly because of concerns about how it will impact their daily commute to work or to run errands, but said that residents will eventually become used to the change. “People are worried that it will make their way to work and back a little bit longer and we know that,” said Perrier. “We did a study that showed the longest detour will be only about one

condo includes two bedrooms, two bathrooms, heated floors, 9-foot ceilings, quartz or granite counter tops, crown molding, and heated underground parking with elevator access. A perfect spot for working professionals, empty nesters, or retirees, with all the stores in close proximity to home. The condos will be built and ready to move in by March 2017 and Pascoe believes it will be ready before the springtime. The sale of these condos is currently ongoing, and for those early birds, all reservations made before final construction will enable new owners to personalize their interior design, with the choice of granite or quartz for the kitchen and choice of kitchen cabinetry. The sales office, located right in front of the new site at 450 Main Road in Hudson, is open Tuesday to Saturday from 12 to 5 p.m. For more information about Hudson Gables and the condos that they offer, please visit their website at www.hudsongablescondos.com.

minute and 20 seconds.” Mayor Yvan Cardinal said the emphasis is to provide its citizens who regularly use Duhamel to bike and walk with a sense of security that they don’t have now because of its current two lane configuration. “It’s a wonderful project for all our citizens” said Cardinal. “Every time a change is made, people react. Some people are not happy with the change, but most people told us they are very happy with our plans. During the change, we will listen to what people have to say and make changes to our plans before construction begins next year.” Public security officials will monitor vehicle traffic on Duhamel during the first weekend when the road becomes one-way to sensitize people to the change.

The federal government has launched a public consultation process to gather feedback from Canadians on the next action plan on climate change. As part of this process, citizens of Vaudreuil-Soulanges have mobilized to reap the ideas and comments of off-island residents in an effort to help MP Peter Schiefke present their perspectives to Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change. “The more we are able to equip our MP with the priorities and perspectives of the citizens of the VaudreuilSoulanges region, the more he will be able to defend our interests with his colleagues in the government,” says Jasmine Sharma, one of the citizens who is involved in organizing this meeting. “If we want our voices to count, we must mobilize. Otherwise, we risk that the action plan for climate change will reflect the priorities of other stakeholders, “she adds. The preparation of the action plan for climate change is a process that concerns us all. It will have a significant impact on the future direction of our national economy and infrastructure financing initiatives to help cities reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Details on the citizens’ assembly

Individuals, organizations, companies or groups who would like to contribute ideas to the national action plan on climate change are welcome. Saturday, June 18, , 10 a.m. to noon at the St. Lazare Community Centre, 1301 Rue du Bois, Salle St. Louis # 1 The event is non-partisan and will take the form of discussion groups. For those who want to start thinking about the subject in order to maximize the efficiency of discussions at the citizens’ assembly, here are some issues to be addressed: What actions could be taken by governments, businesses and communities to reduce greenhouse gases? How could we stimulate the economy and job creation, while reducing emissions? How can we promote innovation and new technologies in our efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions? What can Canada do to better adapt to climate change and support the affected communities (e.g. Indigenous communities)? Registration Although not mandatory, registration is highly recommended. Register here: http://bit.ly/1RUTOAA. Follow the Citizens’ Assembly on Facebook @letstalkclimateaction.

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It stood for over 100 years in the village centre of Hudson adjacent to the former Habib building on Main Road. On Thursday, June 9, the once-coach house came crashing down in just over an hour. Demolished most professionally by JCOR Construction Inc. to make way for Hudson Gables, a boutique and 12unit condominium project planned to be complete and ready for occupation in spring 2017. Sadly surveying the demolition in progress, Frank Hicks, who had rented the property for his Ye Auld Curiosite Boutique antiques business until being obliged to vacate earlier this year, told Your Local Journal, “Another part of Hudson’s history gone forever. It is indeed a sad day.” Tonight, Thursday, June 16, in an

initiative organized by fellow members of the local Irish and business community comprising Kels Deegan, Tara Fitzgerald, Maxine Clarence, Terri Macfarlane, and Pat O’Grady, there will be a special salute to Hicks from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Cunninghams Pub, 84 Cameron Street in Hudson. And anyone who would like to say hi to Frank and his wife, Marilyn, and wish them well as they embark on a new chapter in their lives, are most welcome. Jelly beans, by the way, are their favourite candies of all. Says Deegan, “Frank, together with Marilyn, is a much loved Hudsonite and he has always been so involved in helping to improve and promote our businesses as a whole in these difficult times. This is our way of thanking him for all that he has done. And I’m sure will continue to do for many more years to come.”

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PARRYWINKLE JAMES PARRY Why? Why? Why? Why, together with millions of others in our so-called civilized Western PHOTO BY world, did my MAURICE JEFFERIES beautiful Sunshine and I awake early Sunday morning to learn that, while we were peacefully sleeping here in Hudson, others - in what has been headlined as the deadliest shooting in the history of the United States - would never see a sunrise again. Gunned down, slaughtered, massacred - call it what you will - as they were enjoying life to the fullest and drinking and dancing the night away without a care in the world with their friends and loved ones at an openly gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. A city synonymous with magic and fun for the entire family at Disney World. And at a club named Pulse. Surely a synonym for life. For regardless of one’s lifestyle and personal choices, a pulse - of which everyone has eight main ones in their body is the first tell-tale sign that medics will check in extreme cases where all other visible signs of life are non-apparent. At last count, 49 dead, 53 others wounded. Many of them seriously and perhaps not to survive. Why? Because of a deranged nutter gainfully employed up until last week as a gun-toting security guard, twice previously investigated by the FBI following his rants to co-workers, about ties to terrorist groups when he was working at a local courthouse? Or something more sinister? Who knows? But this sad scenario will certainly be replayed, analyzed, dissected and talked about endlessly on CNN in the days and weeks to come. With bombastic Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump, already bragging that he has been right all along calling for a ban on admitting Muslims into

the ‘land of the free’ and asking the immediate resignation of President Barack Obama. And this before he even offered his condolences to the families of the victims. Real class, eh? --------------CELEBRATING LIFE – Not that we will ever be immune in Canada to such horrendous insanity on the part of lone wolves or deranged individuals with an axe to grind - albeit at the end of a gun - but how blessed we are to live here. And, more specifically, right here in Hudson. Free of racial, religious, linguistic, and sexual-orientation hatred, while living proof of tolerance for all. Where last Friday, June 10, a soldout Hudson Village Theatre celebrated jazz, film, the arts, and even Hudson Film Society president, Clint Ward’s birthday, in a truly stunning show spotlighting local talent as part of our town’s participation for the second year in a row in Arts Alive! Quebec. Absolutely brilliant! Too bad it was only for one night as I’m convinced it could have enjoyed a much longer run. Perhaps we will see it back some time soon. Certainly hope so! Then on Saturday, June 11, some 600 people of many faiths showed up en masse to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the ordination of Father Roland Demers at St. Thomas Aquinas Church and later at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre. (See story on page 2). It was standing room only for the Mass at the church where he has been pastor for the past 30 years and I have never seen the community centre so packed. Ever! Earlier in the day, local residents and out-of-towners alike were having a ball enjoying Hudson’s town-wide garage sale that went on despite the inclement weather. People buying stuff that they probably didn’t even need and may even recycle in their own garage sale later in the year. Socializing to the max. And positive

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Father Roland Demers (centre) arrives at the community centre for a festive reception accompanied by Father Jean Trudeau (Chancellor, Episcopal & Judicial Vicar of the Diocese of Valleyfield), Robert Girard (Deacon of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish), and Francine Lauzon (former Secretary of the Cité-des-Jeunes High School) and her husband Ronald.

proof of positive thinking! --------------VIGIL FOR THE VICTIMS - And on Sunday evening, June 12, in a show of solidarity for the LGBT community, there was a vigil for the victims of the Orlando atrocity at St. James’ Anglican Church in Hudson complete with a few very special and emotional moments of prayer and silence. Said co-organizer, Vivianne LaRiviere, “Vigils are being held around the world for the victims of this vicious hate crime and we are choosing to do the same here in Hudson with a gathering in love and unity. We are taking the time to reflect, pray, and meditate on our connection with members of the LGBT. And yet, being gay is not something that gets talked about often. Nor is there much action taken to visibly demonstrate such support.” Added Vivianne, “At times like these, some of us feel the need to have our voices heard, our hearts expressed, and to advocate for the justice of all that has been silenced and oppressed. Even in small towns.” --------------MEAL WHEELS NEEDED - And in our small town, one of the community’s unquestionable invaluable volunteer-run resources is Hudson

Meals on Wheels/Popote Roulante which, founded in 2000, prepares and delivers meals on Tuesdays and Fridays to Hudson senior citizens who have difficulty preparing their own meals. Well, as a result of retirements and health issues, this most worthwhile cause is looking for new drivers. The commitment is to drive, as part of a two member team - often married couples - once each month on a Tuesday or Friday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and deliver up to 15 meals within the boundaries of Hudson. Interested? Then check out their web site at http://hudsonmow. blogspot.ca and if you would like to learn more about this volunteering opportunity or about cooking for Meals on Wheels just send an email to hudsonmow@gmail.com and they will get in touch with you. I personally know several recipients of this invaluable service and they have nothing but praise for it. Long may it continue! And now, in a departure from the norm on this page, less words and more pics about recent positive happenings in our fair burg. After all, they do say that a photograph is worth a thousand words! And that’s a wrap! E-mail: creation@videotron.ca

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Lead organizing committee volunteer, Roberta Yeldon (4th from right) together with her dynamic kitchen and serving team were rushed off their feet catering to some 600 guests on Saturday and they couldn’t have been happier.

Turning 75 years young, Carl Sandquist (centre with balloons) celebrated in fine style this past weekend with a brilliant brunch in Pointe Fortune together with his wife, Lynn (to his right) and dear friends, Sandy, Maurice, Jean, Denis, Mireille, James (taking the pic), Wanda, Charles, Yofi and Maryse.

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Local park becomes artistic 392 rue Halcro medium in land-art event Parc Jack-Layton

from June 29 to July 31 James Armstrong Your Local Journal

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Artists en Residence: Lys-Ange LeBlanc June 29 to July 3 Holly MacKinnon July 6 to 10 Jacques Charbonneau July 15 to 19 Francine Vernac & Gabriel Lalonde July 20 to 24 Marc Walter July 27 to 31 Curator, Daniel Gautier Vernissage on the last Sunday of each residency, 12:00 to 2:00 pm

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Building on last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success, Hudsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second annual land-art event taking place in Jack Layton Park will begin with French-Canadian born artist Lys-Ange Leblanc. Currently living in Finland, Leblanc is the son of internationally acclaimed Hudson artist, Daniel Gautier. Site-specific sculpture is Leblancâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inspiration and passion. Second up on the list is Holly MacKinnon. Born and raised in the Hudson/ St. Lazare area, she attended John Abbott Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fine Arts program and pursued a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the Nova Scotia College of Art & Design. Jacques Charbonneau was born in Hull, Quebec and studied at the Montreal School of Fine Arts from 1967 to 1971 where he pursued a diploma in sculpture. Charbonneau is the founder of several organizations: the Motivation V gallery in 1979, the Centre CopieArt in 1982, the Arts technologiques gallery in 1992, and the Centre dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;art Contemporain de lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Outaouais in 2004. He currently lives and works in Pointeau-ChĂŞne. Francine Vernac and Gabriel Lalonde from Hudson will be working together on their land-art installation. Vernac has a background as a

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Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Land Art event welcomed sculptor Armand Vaillancourt (centre) shown here with artist and event curator Daniel Gautier (left) and Hudsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Director of Culture and Tourism Nicolas Pedneault.

painter and engraver having studied techniques in those media as well as oriental calligraphy. Lalonde describes himself as a poet and artist that uses the plastic arts to capture a moment in time. The final stroke of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event is allotted to environmental artist Marc Walter. Originally from Paris, France, Walter now resides in the Outaouais, Canada. He has extensive experience in solo and group exhibitions particularly in the context of outdoor nature art events. His works relate to their specific site and are intended to evoke an emotional response for the visitor. For more information, see ad at left.

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Volunteers sought for West Island Citizen Advocacy • An 88-year-old Pierrefonds man is in need of a male volunteer advocate to provide some social support through regular visits. He loves sports, especially baseball and hockey, and is socially isolated. For more information, please call Marla at (514) 694-5850. • An elderly woman in Pierrefonds would appreciate a Spanish-speaking volunteer to socialize with while her husband

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• An elderly gentleman living in Pointe Claire would appreciate a male volunteer to accompany him on short walks in the neighborhood. He has some dementia and is legally blind. For more information, please call Marla at (514) 694-5850. • A 61-year-old man living in Lachine with a mild intellectual handicap would like a volunteer to watch wrestling with. He also enjoys going for walks and watching television. For more information, please phone John at (514) 6945850.

• An 87-year-old woman living in Pierrefonds who is very isolated would very much appreciate a volunteer to go grocery shopping with. The volunteer would need access to a car. For more information, please phone John at (514) 694-5850. • A gentleman is his 60s living in Île Bizard would like a volunteer to watch and discuss baseball with. He collects stamps, loves to talk to people, and go for short walks outside. He has light dementia. For more information, please call John at (514) 694-5850.

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Welcomed a few first-time unexpected visitors to our garden here in Hudson this past weekPHOTO BY GREG JONES end. In town to check out the town-wide garage sales - which went on despite the inclement weather -and who were just driving around looking for the next one while obviously checking out the homes and gardens surrounding them. For the record, we were not having a garage sale. But I was working in the front splicing perennials to be trans-

planted elsewhere, setting some annuals for a splash-dash of immediate colour, pulling out weeds, toiling in the soil, and basically planning the next step on our garden of discovery. “So how would you describe your garden?” asked a very polite but obviously intrigued francophone couple from Quebec City while surveying the design and myriad plants before them. Instinctively I replied, “An English cottage garden.” Their eyes lit up and with ‘beaucoup de gentilesse,’ they asked if they could take a mini tour. And so there was I trying to explain why, over the past 30 years, I had created – instinctively perhaps and because of my English roots – a cottage garden.

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In other words, one that is based on grace and charm rather than on a grandiose formal structure where everything is planned to the ninth degree. continued on page 19

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Home and Estate Gardener Continued from page 18 And where, woe betide, the selfseeding plants that crop up when they are not wanted, nor desired! So why do I love the English cottage style garden, you might ask? Certainly once more practical than those of today when the focus was on vegetables, herbs, fruit trees, perhaps a beehive, and even the odd cow or, pig? Until the late 1870s in England, that is, when the landed gentry decided to opt for a more formal approach to their estates. With rigorously maintained gardens and mass plantings of greenhouse annuals and chucked out over their fence or wall or whatever plants they no longer thought appropriate for the new style. Hey, thought the other plebeians less fortunate on the other side with their little plot of land. We can use them. Stick them in wherever we have an inch of space. Who cares if they are flowers, vegetables, shrubs, or whatever? Not only will they look pretty but perhaps we will be able to eat them! And so it was that the English cottage garden style really came into its own. Usually enclosed and perhaps

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Proposed by-law concerning the division of the Town into six (6) electoral districts

À TOUS LES ÉLECTEURS DE LA VILLE D’HUDSON

TO ALL THE ELECTORS OF THE TOWN OF HUDSON

AVIS est, par la présente, donné Vincent Maranda, greffier, qu’ à la séance du 6ième jour de juin 2016, le Conseil municipal a adopté par résolution le projet de règlement no 673 intitulé  PROJET DE RÈGLEMENT CONCERNANT LA DIVISION DES DISTRICTS ÉLECTORAUX EN SIX 6 DISTRICTS 

Notice is given by the undersigned Town Clerk Vincent Maranda that at its June 6th, 2016 meeting, the Municipal Council adopted by resolution the proposed By-Law No 673 entitled “PROPOSED BY-LAW CONCERNING THE DIVISION OF THE TOWN INTO SIX (6) ELECTORAL DISTRICTS”

Ledit projet de règlement divise le territoire de la municipalité en 6 districts électoraux, chacun représenté chacun par un conseiller municipal et délimite ces districts de façon à assurer un équilibre quant au nombre d’électeurs dans chacun d’eux, et quant à leur homogénéité socio-économique. Les districts électoraux se délimitent comme suit : DISTRICT ÉLECTORAL #1 - «Como» 669 électeurs En partant d’un point situé à la rencontre de la rue Main et de la voie ferrée du Canadien Pacifique, cette voie ferrée, le prolongement de la rue Wallace, la ligne arrière de la rue Wallace (côté nord – incluant la rue Sugarbush), la ligne arrière de la rue Quarry Point (coté nord-ouest), son prolongement, la limite municipale nord-est, sud-est et sud-ouest, le prolongement de la ligne arrière de la rue Como-Gardens (côté sud-est), cette ligne arrière, la ligne arrière de la rue Mullan (côté sud-est), son prolongement et la voie ferrée jusqu’au point de départ. DISTRICT ÉLECTORAL #2 - «Hudson Est» 617 électeurs En partant d’un point situé à la rencontre de la rue Main et de la voie ferrée du Canadien Pacifique, cette voie ferrée, le prolongement de la ligne arrière de la rue Mullan (côté sud-est), cette ligne arrière, la ligne arrière de la rue Como-Gardens (côté sud-est), son prolongement, la limite municipale sud-ouest, le prolongement de la ligne arrière de la rue Olympic (côté est), cette ligne arrière (côtés est et nord – excluant la rue Thorncrest), la ligne arrière de la rue Cameron (côté sud-est), la rivière Viviry, le prolongement de la ligne arrière de la rue McNaughten (côté sud-est), cette ligne arrière, le prolongement de la ligne arrière de la rue Blenkinship (côté nord-ouest), cette ligne arrière, la rue Main en direction nord, la ligne arrière de la rue Blenkinship (côté nord-ouest – incluant la propriété sise au 387 rue Main), son prolongement et la voie ferrée jusqu’au point de départ. DISTRICT ÉLECTORAL #3 - «Hudson Centre» 594 électeurs En partant d’un point situé à la rencontre de la voie ferrée du Canadien Pacifique et du prolongement de la ligne arrière de la rue Blenkinship (côté nordouest), ce prolongement et cette ligne arrière, la rue Main vers le sud, la ligne arrière de la rue Blenkinship (côté nord-ouest – excluant la propriété sise au 387 rue Main), son prolongement, la ligne arrière de la rue McNaughten (côté sud-est), la rivière Viviry, la rive nord du lac Pine, la rivière Viviry, le prolongement de la rue Hazelwood, la ligne arrière de la rue Selkirk (côté nord-ouest – incluant les propriétés sises aux 437 rue Ridge et 450 rue Lakeview), la ligne arrière de la rue Park (côté sud-ouest), la ligne arrière de la rue Stephenson (côté nord-ouest), son prolongement incluant les propriétés sises aux 521, 520 et 518 rue Main, la ligne arrière de la rue Reid (côté nord-ouest), la voie ferrée, la limite nord-ouest de la propriété sise au 552 rue de la Côte-d’Azur, son prolongement en direction nord-est, la limite municipale nord-est, le prolongement de la ligne arrière de la rue Quarry Point (côté nord-ouest), cette ligne arrière, la ligne arrière de la rue Wallace (côté nord – excluant la rue Sugarbush), le prolongement de cette rue et la voie ferrée jusqu’au point de départ. DISTRICT ÉLECTORAL #4 - « Fairhaven » 678 électeurs En partant d’un point situé à la rencontre de la rivière Viviry et de la ligne arrière de la rue Cameron (côté sud-est), cette ligne arrière, la ligne arrière de la rue Olympic (côtés nord et est – incluant la rue Thorncrest), son prolongement, la limite municipale sud-est et sud-ouest, la ligne arrière de la côte Saint-Charles (côté sud-est), la rivière Viviry, la rive nord du lac Pine et la rivière Viviry jusqu’au point de départ. DISTRICT ÉLECTORAL #5 - «Heights Est» 812 électeurs En partant d’un point situé à la rencontre de la rue Stephenson et de la rue Park, la ligne arrière de cette rue (côté sud-ouest), la ligne arrière de la rue Selkirk (côté nord-ouest – excluant les propriétés sises aux 450 rue Lakeview et 437 rue Ridge), le prolongement de la rue Hazelwood, la rivière Viviry, la ligne arrière de la côte Saint-Charles (côté sud-est), la limite municipale sud-ouest, le prolongement de la ligne arrière de la rue Wilshire (côté sud-est), cette ligne arrière (côtés sud-est et nord), la ligne arrière de la rue de Cambridge (côté est), le prolongement en direction nord-ouest de la rue Upper Whitlock, la ligne arrière de cette rue (côté sud-ouest), la ligne arrière de la rue Birch Hill (côté sud-est), la ligne arrière de la rue Main (côté sud-ouest), le prolongement de la rue d’Alstonvale, la limite municipale nord-est, le prolongement de la limite nord-ouest de la propriété sise au 552 rue de la Côte-d’Azur, cette limite, la voie ferrée, la ligne arrière de la rue Reid (côté nord-ouest), son prolongement excluant les propriétés sises aux 518, 520 et 521 rue Main et la ligne arrière de la rue Stephenson (côté nord-ouest) jusqu’au point de départ. DISTRICT ÉLECTORAL #6 - « Ouest » 797 électeurs En partant d’un point situé à la rencontre de la rue Main et de la rue Birch Hill, la ligne arrière de cette rue (côté sud-est), la ligne arrière de la rue Upper Whitlock (côté sud-ouest), le prolongement de cette rue en direction nord-ouest, la ligne arrière de la rue Cambridge (côté est), la ligne arrière de la rue Wilshire (côté nord et sud-est), son prolongement, la limite municipale sud-ouest, ouest et nord-est, le prolongement de la rue d’Alstonvale et la ligne arrière de la rue Main (côté sud-ouest) jusqu’au point de départ. AVIS est aussi donné que le projet de règlement est disponible, pour fins de consultation, au bureau du soussigné, à l’hôtel de ville au 481 Main, aux heures régulières de bureau. AVIS est également donné que tout électeur, conformément à l’article 17 de la Loi sur les élections et les référendums dans les municipalités (L.R.Q., c. E-2.2) peut, dans les quinze (15) jours de la publication du présent avis, faire connaître, par écrit, son opposition au projet de règlement. Cette opposition doit être adressée comme suit : Vincent Maranda, Greffier 481, Main Hudson (Québec) J0P 1H0 AVIS est de plus donné conformément à l’article 18 de la Loi sur les élections et les référendums dans les municipalités (L.R.Q., c. E-2.2), que le Conseil tienne une assemblée publique aux fins d’entendre les personnes présentes sur le projet de règlement, si le nombre d’oppositions reçues dans le délai fixé est égal ou supérieur à 100 électeurs.

The said proposed by-law divides the territory of the Town into 6 electoral districts, each represented by a municipal councillor and are delimited in such a manner to ensure equity in the number of electors in each of them and also a socioeconomic homogeneity. The electoral districts are delimited as follows: ELECTORAL DISTRICT #1 – “Como” 669 electors Starting from a point situated at the meeting of Main and the Canadian Pacific railway, this railway, the extension of Wallace, the rear line of Wallace (north side – including Sugarbush), the rear line of Quarry Point (north-west side), its extension, the municipal north-east, south-east and south-west limits, the extension of rear line of Como Gardens (south-east side), that rear line, the rear line of Mullan Street (south-east side), its extension and the railway back at the starting point. ELECTORAL DISTRICT #2 – “Eastern Hudson” 617 electors Starting from a point situated at the meeting of Main Road and the Canadian Pacific railway, this railway, the extension of the rear line of Mullan Street (south-east side), this rear line, the rear line of Como-Gardens Street (south-east side), its extension, the south-west municipal limit, the extension of the rear line of Olympic Street (east side), that rear line (east and north sides – excluding Thorncrest Street), the rear line of Cameron Street (south-east side), the Viviry River, the extension of the rear line of McNaughten Street (south-east side), that rear line, the extension of the rear line of Blenkinship Street (north-west side), that rear line, Main Road direction north, the rear line of Blenkinship Street (north west side – including the property located at 387 Main Road), its extension and the railway up to the starting point. ELECTORAL DISTRICT #3 - “Central Hudson” 594 electors Starting from a point situated at the meeting of the Canadian Pacific railway and the extension of the rear line of Blenkinship Street (north-west side), this extension and this rear line, Main Road towards the south, the rear line of Blenkinship Street (north-west side – excluding the property located at 387 Main Road), its extension, the rear line of McNaughten Street (south-east side), Viviry River, the north shore of Pine Lake, the Viviry River, the extension of Hazelwood Street, the rear line of Selkirk Street (north-west side – including the properties located at 437 Ridge Street and 450 Lakeview Steet), the rear line of Park Street (south-west side) the rear line of Stephenson Street (north-west side), its extension including the properties located at 521, 520 and 518 Main Road, the rear line of Reid Street (north-west side), the railway, the north-west limit of the property located at 552 Côte-d’Azur, its extension in the north-east direction, the north-east municipal limit, the extension of the rear line of Quarry Point (north-west side), that rear line, the rear line of Wallace Steet (north side – excluding Sugarbush), the extension of that street and the railway up to the starting point. ELECTORAL DISTRICT #4 - “Fairhaven” 678 electors Starting from a point located at the meeting of the Viviry River and the rear line of Cameron Steet (south-east side), that rear line, the rear line of Olympic Steet (north and east sides – including Thorncrest Street), its extension, the municipal limit south-east and south-west, the rear line of Côte Saint-Charles (south-east side), the Viviry River, the north shore of Pine Lake and the Viviry River up to the starting point. ELECTORAL DISTRICT #5 - “Eastern Heights” 812 electors Starting from a point located at the meeting of Stephenson Street and Park Street, the rear line of that street (south-west side), the rear line of Selkirk Street (north-west side – excluding the properties located at 450 Lakeview and 437 Ridge), the extension of Hazelwood, the Viviry River, the rear line of Côte St-Charles (south-east side), the south-west municipal limit, the extension of the rear line of Wilshire Street (south-east side), that rear line (southeast and north), the rear line of Cambridge Street (east side), the extension in the north-west direction of Upper Whitlock, the rear line of that street (south-west side), the rear line of Birch Hill (south-east side), the rear line of Main Road (south-west side), the extension of Alstonvale Street, the municipal north-east limit, the extension of the north-west limit located at 552 de la Côte-d’Azur, that limit, the railway, the rear line of Reid Street (north-west side), its extension excluding properties located at 518, 520 and 521 Main and the rear line of Stephenson Street (north-west side) up to the starting point. ELECTORAL DISTRICT #6 - “West End” 797 electors Starting from a point located at the meeting of Main Road and Birch Hill Street, the rear line of that street (south-east side), the rear line of Upper Whitlock Street (south-west side), the extension of that street in the north-west direction, the rear line of Cambridge Street (east side), the rear line of Wilshire Street (north and south-east sides), its extension, the south-west municipal limit, west and north-east, the extension of Alstonvale Street and the rear line of Main Road (south-west side) up to the starting point. NOTICE is also given that the proposed by-law is available for review at the office of the undersigned, at the Town Hall, 481 Main, during regular office hours. NOTICE is also given that in accordance with article 17 de la Loi sur les élections et les référendums dans les municipalités (L.R.Q., c. 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Finding the right mechanic can be a daunting process. When you deliver your car to a mechanic’s care, you also entrust him with your car maintenance budget. And that rare feeling of dealing with someone you can trust is the key to Willard Radiator’s success. Willard Radiator is a family business where the customer also feels they are part of the family. Owner Pierre Lamontagne, a welding and air-conditioning specialist, has been at the service of his community for over 36 years, both at work and in his spare time, sponsoring the local Junior A hockey team as well as coaching. Pierre’s annual Halloween parties in his garage have become one of his clients’ most anticipated happenings. When you ask Pierre the secret of his success, he can’t put his finger on it, but it’s obvious people feel comfortable entrusting him with the care of their cars. His brotherly attitude and friendly charm are indeed parts of what set him apart from the competition. “People see what kind of person I am, after only a few minutes of talking with me. “A new client came in the other day. We started talking and he said he felt like he was talking to his barber,” Pierre says. That feeling you are talking with someone you can trust and confide in is a recurring theme with Pierre’s other loyal clients. “A client came in with his BMW and he said to Pierre, “I don’t know you,

but I feel like I’m talking to my brother.” Following that first visit, the BMW owner became a regular customer. “I get four or five new clients every month, and I have clients that have been with me for 20 years,” Pierre says. In four decades of service, Pierre has accumulated top-notch expertise, but also the wisdom that is a staple of all great businesses. “If you serve a customer well, he will tell 10 people. If you serve him wrong, he will tell 100 people.” And don’t let the name fool you. Willard Radiator handles more than just radiators - it’s your one-stop solution for all your car problems. Pierre also offers courtesy car and pick-up services. Each client is different and Pierre works hard to find the best solution that fits your budget and needs. “I like to talk to the client and offer options. We can use new parts, or even find used parts. There is always a solution.” If the client is on a budget, I’ll try to save him some money.” Pierre’s expertise in air conditioning has earned him an enviable reputation in the field, to the point that other shops bring him cars that they can’t hope to fix themselves. “Dealerships bring me car with air conditioning problems. I repair the cars so that the dealers can call the car owners and say that ‘they’ fixed them.” Willard Radiators is a CAA recommended service centre for automotive mechanics, and also for air-conditioning and water-cooling systems. Willard Radiators is located at 1205

Route Harwood in Vaudreuil-Dorion. Business hours are Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 3

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School is out, summer is in, and it’s time to send your kids on a Redwood Country Day Camp adventure that they

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$219,000 Lancaster, ON. This home must be seen to be appreciated. Many recent updates: detached heated garage, windows, roof and more. Perfect for the Montreal commuter. #1017022

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

Piano Piano Piano Fine tuning $88. Regulation, voicing, repairs, all makes and models, any condition. Grands and Upright pianos. Keep your piano tuned, enjoy music. quebecpiano@gmail.com, text or call 514-206-0449 (160901)

ALL RENOVATIONS. CUSTOM DECKS, SCREENED-IN PORCHES, GAZEBOS, SHEDS & PERGOLAS, SIDING, FRAMING, GYPROC, WINDOWS, DOORS, FLOORS, STAIRS, BASEMENTS, KITCHENS, BATHROOMS. FREE ESTIMATES. JONATHAN 514-402-9223 RBQ 5688-2244-01

Handyman/Contractor, reliable, 20 years experience. Plumbing, electrical, carpentry, cement work/repairs, decks. Structural experience. No job too big. Discounts for future contracts. Derek 514898-4392 (160707)

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

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

Lawn Maintenance business: Landscaping, sodding, flower beds, fences/decks (wood), grass cutting contracts, spring/ fall clean-up, trim hedges, bushes, trees. Good rates. Call Herb 514-884-5959 (160623)

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 Cedar for hedges from Ontario at good prices; delivery service and planting service available. 613-874-2961 (160623) Fender Amp, 3 channels, 16 DSP effects, reverb unit, 90 watts RMS, model Deluxe 900, like new, asking $850 or best offer. Also Gretsch guitar and Fender 12 string guitar. 514-947-2044 (160616) Ensemble pour chambre d’enfants / children’s bedroom set - $450: bureau / dresser, armoire-penderie / clothes armoire, lit capitaine / captain’s bed, bois massif / solid wood, bleu marin avec accents en bois naturel / navy blue with wood trim. 438-500-0493 (160616) Land for sale in picturesque Hereford, Arizona, near Tucson, .94 acre building lot with well. Last lot available in that subdivision. Surrounded by 3 mountain ranges; suitable for on-site built or factory-built home. $24,500 USD. 514-781-8688 (160616) Vente de déménagement: ensemble salle à dîner, neuf pièces (acajou), vaisselier illuminé, table 66’’, plus 2 rallonges 18’’, 6 chaises (2 capitaines), un bahut 3500$. Piano d’appartement avec banc 500$. Desk (acajou), 5 tiroirs et plaque de verre 100$. 450455-0201 (160630)

125 - FOR RENT 2½ (one bedroom) in a garden cottage, Hudson area, secluded, access to garden, separate entrance, fridge and stove included, available immediately 450-458-3381 (160616) Spacious, new 4 ½, Hudson Village, private entry, cathedral ceilings, patio door to south balcony. 5 appliances included. Parking. Looking for quiet tenants. No smoking, no pets. July 1 occupancy. $1125/month. 514-238-2417 (160616) Commercial space for rent at 1051 avenue St. Charles, Vaudreuil-Dorion, available as of July 1 or July 15, 500 sq. ft., $816/ month. Call Johanne 450-218-6400 (160623) House for rent in St-Lazare, 3 + 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, finished on all floors, garage, shed, appliances included. Available July 1. Great location. $1850/ month. Call 450-458-5618 (160630)

150 - SERVICES DO you have a family member with a mental illness? We provide free counselling and support for caregivers who have a loved one with a mental illness. Call Friends for Mental Health, 514-636-6885 (160707)

Cleaning lady and general help around the house, inside or out. Can help with errands, organizing, etc. Please call Jessica 514-781-0501 (160616)

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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 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 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. Paul’s Painting, small & large renovations. Call 514-900-5839 (160616) BRICKWORK, BRICK POINTING, CHIMNEYS, CEMENT WORK, UNISTONE, FLAGSTONE. For free estimate, call fully-licensed general contractor. In business since 1990. Insured and bonded, RBQ #8346-8199-29. Member of ACQ. Drazen 514-867-4192, www.bokorrenovation.com (160623) BOKOR RENOVATIONS. General and specialized contractor. In business since 1990. Kitchens, bathrooms, basements. Painting and decorating. Windows and doors. Insured, bonded and RBQ licensed #8346-8199-29. Member of ACQ. Drazen 514-867-4192, www.bokorrenovation. com (160623) Local Handyman, change light and plumbing fixtures, soffit ventilation work, aluminum and vinyl repairs, caulking around windows and doors, door hanging and handles, gutter cleaning, yard cleaning, dog walking, pet sitting and equestrian. Good with animals. Call Gary 514-502-5512 (160623)

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SINGING LESSONS. Private or SemiPrivate. In my home (St-Lazare). Sing the songs you love! Call Morgan. 514-6071308 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

FOUNDATION WATERPROOFING Injection Classique, repairing foundation cracks and leaking basements since 1992. Epoxy & Polyurethane Injection, Interior/ Exterior French Drain, Sump Pump Installations, Form Pin, Seam Leaks. 10 year transferable Guarantee. Call 514-421-7138 or visit us online at www.injectionclassique.com RBQ #5604-0975-01 (160623)

Ivan’s Garbage Removal will remove renovation debris and junk from houses, sheds, garages, basements. Also old fences, decks and balconies. Available 7 days per week. Call: 514-804-8853 Full-time caregiver, Nurse’s Aide with experience in both childcare and elder care. Available from early July. Helped with children from newborn to school age with last 3 families. Excellent references available. Hudson, St. Lazare, Vaudreuil. Own car. 514-8394336 or 450-458-4336 (160616) Royal lawncare. We offer professional landscape services such as lawn mowing, tree planting, hedges, gardening and more. Excellent service at competitive prices! Free Estimate! Call 514-222-8368. Royalawncare@ hotmail.com (160616) 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 (160616) A+ Lawn Mowing, starting at $35, Mulcher + Trimmer, Local Bilingual University Student, Deals for Neighbours, Leave message / Tonte de gazon A+, à partir de 35$, broyeuse + bordure, étudiant universitaire bilingue, offres pour les voisins, appel Nathan 514-773-1283 (160616) Fitness on the Go trainer available for ladies to enjoy the convenience of exercise sessions in their own home. Please call Brandy at 514-432-1774 (160623)

Moving Service, local, trailer rentals. Call Colin: 514-850-9948 Couture Le Mieux. Seamstresses without appointment. 140 avenue St-Charles (450218-6400). Alterations of wedding, bridesmaid and graduation dresses. 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 prices include taxes.

The Right Cut Lawn Service is the right choice for your lawn care. Spring and fall clean-up, mowing, fertilizing and lawn repair. Gutter cleaning. Hudson/St-Lazare area. Free quotes. Call Patrick 514-9479143 (160616) Cleaning Lady. Sparkling cleaning with passion. Honest, hard worker. I go the extra step to treat your home with the utmost respect. Every two weeks. Please call after 6 p.m. References available. 514633-1661 (160616) 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 Construction / Renovation, bathrooms, basements, hardwood, ceramic, heated floors, doors, windows, crown moulding, plaster, paint, gyprock, decks, fences. Construction Frame to Finish. 514-445-8784 (160714)

PAINTING AND DECORATING, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR AND WALLPAPER. 3301 STE-ANGÉLIQUE, ST-LAZARE. WORKMANSHIP IS GUARANTEED OR THE JOB IS FREE. FOR FREE ESTIMATES CALL GEORGE 514237-0363. THANK YOU. (160630) “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 (160616)

175 - WANTED $ Buy car for scrap. Running or not, 24/7. www.scrapvehicule.com Call 514-951-4203 Looking for an iPhone 6S 16GB either unlocked or locked with Fido. Please contact Lauren at 514-806-9486

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175 - WANTED A Military Collector looking for medals, flags, swords, uniforms, documents, helmets, hats, all related war memorabilia WWI, WWII, Canadian/German or others. Antiques, collectibles, aviation, nautical, coins, badges, maps, signs. Please contact Patrick 450-458-4319, patrick148@ca.inter. net, 2760A Côte St-Charles, St-Lazare, Reni Decors (160901)

200 - CAREERS/EMPLOYMENT TAXI SAINT-LAZARE/HUDSON. Chauffeurs Demandés / Drivers Needed avec/ with experience. Temps Plein / Full-time ou fermeture de bar / bar closure. ***PAYER EN ARGENT CHAQUE JOUR***PAID CASH DAILY***. Appelez / Call: Claire: 450802-6222 / Daniel 450-921-2132 entre/ between 9h00 – 17h00 (160707) Looking for a fully bilingual Administrative Assistant. Minimum three years experience for part-time/full-time position in the Pointe Claire area. Please forward your CV to denis.farias@investorsgroup. com (160623)

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275 – GARAGE /MOVING SALE Summer clear out sale: articles include student desk, chairs, lamps, garden tools, children’s games, decor items, paintings and much more. 528 Bridle Path, Hudson. Date: Saturday, June 18, 8am - 5pm (160616) Moving Sale, Make us an Offer: Queen Size Oak Bed with Tall 6 Drawer Dresser, Roll-Top Maple Desk with Cherry Finish, 19th Century French Butcher Block, Love Seat recently recovered, Solid Oak Coffee Table with Taller Console Table. Phone 450-451-3020 (160623)

300 – MISCELLANEOUS Come and join our Hudson / St. Lazare Mixed Bridge Group. We meet October through May. Playing every three weeks with interesting people, good food and, hopefully, good cards. For information, call 450-4582693 (160616)

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

Looking for a Nanny / Babysitter. 4 days per week, starting at the end of June. Some- Silver Chrysler LHS 2000 with 267,000 one preferably with a car. Please contact 514- kms. Highway driven only to Florida, Very 772-0381 (160623) clean, all electric. 3.5 engine with a V-6 $1700 Please call 450-458-7488

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1993 Buick Riviera, black with tan leather interior, 100,000kms, good condition, never winter driven, $3000. 450-458-4232

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

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 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

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 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 MGB 1979. Hard top and Soft top. 4 new tires in 2015. Has overdrive. Previous owner from Texas. Price: $5200 or best offer. Call: 450 458 2903

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

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

BMW 535 i xDrive, 2010, 83,000 km, automatic, 4 door, blue, beige leather interior, sunroof, heated seats and steering wheel, GPS, Bluetooth, 2 sets of tires and rims, beautiful high performance car, very clean. 514-774-7428

Chevrolet Malibu LS sedan 2013 top condition, 77,175 kms, OnStar feature, 2 sets of tires on rims with steel mags. $10,950. 450458-0527

BMW 550I 2007 Mint shape, New tires/brakes all around, fresh maintenance. Second owner sale, 173,000kms. $9950. Fully equipped. View on Kijiji. Call 514-742-2779

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Accounting services available. Does your company need accounting help? Selfemployed, small or medium-size businesses welcome. Call Accounting/Bookkeeping Manon Cholette. Bachelor in Commerce specializing in accounting. 20 years experience. New clients welcome. Call 514-2611344 (160623)

250 - REAL ESTATE SALE One of a Kind ENERGY EFFICIENT - ST. LAZARE. Radiant floor heating THROUGHOUT. Utilities $98/month. Must see! 1600sq.ft. ONE floor. 3 large bedrooms, DEN, 2.5 baths. Half-acre lot. Leaving 5 appliances, newer furniture... $299,000. Du Proprio #648096. 450-424-1588 (160616)

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 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

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2006 Mazda 5 GT, 5-speed manual, silver, 187,000kms, mostly highway driving, A/C, sunroof, good car, $2500. Call 514-212-2463

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2006 Mercedes CLS 500,Silver, never winter driven. 86,000 kms, very clean, $18,000 – negotiable. Call Ray: 514-668-9718.

For information call 514-425-6748 Send your CV to sboyer@couvreurwestars.ca • By fax to 514-425-6753

In Memoriam

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CONLIFFE, Muriel Anna (née David) 1936-2016

Peacefully at Le Centre d’hébergement de Rigaud, on Friday, June 10th in her 80th year, Mrs. Muriel Anna David passed away. Wife of Archdeacon David Conliffe, loving mother of Allison, Philip (Mary) and Emily; grandmother of Gregory; sister of the late Laura (Patterson), the late Edward (Adrienne), the late Frank (Joyce), the late Audrey, Marion (Hunter), Florence (Crosby), the late George, Noreen, the late Trevor (Betty), and Claire (Hobbs). Funeral Eucharist Thursday, June 16th at 2 pm at St. James Anglican Church, 642 Main Road, Hudson, followed by interment in St. James’ cemetery. While saddened by her death, her family is thankful for Muriel’s life, love, loyalty, and strength of character. She had a generous heart and was a gracious hostess to her family, friends, and church community members. The family wishes to thank the kind and loving staff of Le Centre d’hébergement and the staff and dedicated caregivers of the CLSC.

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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 free events, non-profit, and community based groups. HUDSON Botanical Gifts from The History Garden – For those who missed a gift of The History Garden’s famous Papaver Rupifragum at the Spring Fling, a free seed package hand-out is happening Saturday, June 18, 1 to 5 p.m. at the IGA, 484 Main Road. Chances are those quirky delicious Egyptian onion plants from the Hudson Food Collective’s kitchen garden on site will also be gifted. Now is the time to plant. Join us for Messy Church Saturday, June 18, at 4:30 p.m. at Wyman Church, 513 Main Road. You are all invited to a special experience with activities, music, reflection, and supper - an experience not like Sunday morning nor your traditional Bible Study. This gathering is for all ages - families and singles - so come along! We hope to see you there. Hudson Garden Club presents Flower Arranging with Garden Flowers - free to all. Orysia Krywiak-Valenti returns to inspire us for July’s Flower Show. Join us Tuesday, June 21, 7:30 p.m. at St. James’ Church Hall, 642 Main Road. Don’t forget a food bank donation. See our website: hgc.fsheq. org for more information on the July 16 Flower and Vegetable Show.

KIRKLAND The Karnak Shriners will be hosting their annual Hot Dog Day Saturday, June 18, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Provigo le Marché, 16900 Trans-Canada South Service Road of Autoroute 40 near St. Charles Blvd. to raise funds for the Shriners Hospital for Children (Canada) here in Montreal. Since 1927 our Montreal hospital has committed to provide world class care to children in the specialty areas of orthopaedics, burn care, spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate, regardless of the family’s ability to pay. The Karnak Shriners objective is to raise $35,000 for a state of the art Monitoring System for the Advanced Care Unit on the inpatient floor, to support patients that require more acute care or are at risk following surgery. Join the Shriners for a great Hot Dog, a soft drink, fun with balloons and the minicars, mini all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles, and much more. With your support we can continue to grow the Shrinebowl Canada winning tradition and achieve our $ 35,000 goal. PINCOURT CASCA Vaudreuil-Dorion and CASCA Soulanges will be holding two adoption clinics Saturday, June 18, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., one at Faubourg de l’Île Shopping Centre, 101 Cardinal-Léger Blvd. in Pin-

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court, and one at Finnegan’s Market, 775 Main Road, Hudson, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (please note: weather permitting). For information regarding our adoption days, contact vaudreuil@ cascaorg.ca or visit www.cascaorg. ca. Please note that adoption fees are requested to help us with our vet bills and other costs associated with the wellbeing of the cats under our care. POINTE CLAIRE You are invited to a Town Hall with Francis Scarpaleggia, MP for LacSaint-Louis and Chair of the National Liberal Caucus, on the pressing issue of climate change. This public consultation is being held as part of Environment Minister Catherine McKenna’s initiative to engage Canadians nationwide in the conversation on Canada’s approach to climate change and clean growth. The Town Hall will take place at Cedar Park United Church, 204 Lakeview Avenue, June 18, from 10 a.m. to noon. This will be an opportunity for citizens to discuss solutions to the challenge of reducing greenhouse gas emissions as the federal government works with the provinces and territories to develop a pan-Canadian approach to combating climate change by putting a price on carbon and investing in green technologies. If you cannot attend, you are welcome to share your ideas in an interactive forum at tinyurl.com/zsce4xn. VAUDREUIL-DORION A fundraiser in benefit of Les Cèdres-based Animatch non-kill animal shelter is being held Saturday, June 18. We rely on the generosity of our 100 volunteers and the general public to stay open and shelter close to 400 dogs every year. Join us from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Vignoble Côte de

Vaudreuil, 2692 Route Harwood. We are offering guests the opportunity to enjoy and support both Animatch and a local winery. Each entry includes: a wine tasting of four wines; a 1-hour tour of the beautiful grounds; cheese, spreads, and non-alcoholic beverages; one entry into the grand prize draw worth $70. Free parking. Admission: free for kids under 5; $14.99 age18 and under; $39.99 for adults. For more info, contact Sandra Carpanzano sancarps@gmail.com or (514) 577-6622 or animatch.ca/events.

FURTHER AFIELD The 2015 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo Volunteer Appreciation and Celebration Event for Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SDG) is coming up. Hundreds of IPM volunteers will gather at the North Stormont Arena at 4 John Street in Finch, Ontario for a celebration of success on Saturday, June 18, from 1 to 4 p.m. Donations from the proceeds of the 2015 IPM will be presented to local hospitals and a number of other charitable organizations serving SDG. Light lunch and social hour will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. Cheque presentations will occur at 2 p.m. Chad Simmons of Finch who competed in the IPM Auctioneer Challenge will be auctioning a few pieces of IPM memorabilia prior to the presentations. The Vankleek Hill and District Horticultural Society welcomes all to their annual Flower Show and Tea to be held Sunday, June 26, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Vankleek Hill Community Centre at 36 Mill Street, Vankleek Hill, Ontario. Come see prize-winning displays and enjoy a delicious afternoon tea. Admission is $7.

Meet us at the Market All organic from Biopol

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Five of the 11 WW II veterans were among the 94 guests at the annual D-Day luncheon at the Hudson Legion Br. #115 last Monday, June 6 (D-Day). This luncheon has been held each year since 1946 in various places and now is held in Hudson each year. Left to right: Stan Sepchuk RCAF, Peter Hughes British Army and D-Day veteran, Maxine Bredt Canadian Army Medical Corps, Harry Trenholme RCNVR & D-Day veteran and Ian Walker British Army and D-Day veteran.

After studying agriculture and geology in the Amazon regions of Brazil and Colombia, the lives of Max Gonzalez, Julie Major, and their two young sons have taken root on Julie’s family land in Ste-Marthe, on the southern slope of Mont Rigaud. Biopol Farm has started producing vegetables this year, and is pre-certified organic by Ecocert. This means that the land is transitioning from conventional to organic agriculture,

while being managed according to the same standards as fully certified farms. Meet us at the Hudson Farmer’s Market every Thursday 3-5 p.m. where we offer a variety of seasonal vegetables.

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Equestrian Scene pants that are form fitting to the legs and have a protective layer near the inner thighs for extra padded protection where the legs can rub against the horse. This prevents chaffing and allows for more comfort. The vest

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What to wear to the stable Lauren Mitchell Special contributor As long as you, and your horse, are both comfortable, there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to the proper attire for horse-riding in our region. But should you wish to dress to impress, you may as well also be able to spout off a few bits of trivia about your wardrobe choices.

The hat Designed primarily to protect the rider from scorching sun, a traditional cowboy-hat brim is also wide enough to direct accumulated water away from pouring down the back of the rider’s neck. Reportedly influenced by 19th Century Mexican culture, the ubiquitous design is associated primar-

ily with ranch workers and, of course, country and western singers. Cowboy hats are typically made from felt, straw, or sometimes leather. The inner headband often contains a memorial bow in commemoration of past ‘hatters’ who contracted brain damage after being exposed to mercury used in the manufacturing process, hence the term, ‘Mad as a hatter.’ The term ‘Ten-gallon’ hat dates to 1925 and is believed to have originated from the Spanish ‘tan galán,’ loosely translating to ‘really handsome.’ Contrary to its name, the hat – though waterproof – will only hold about three litres of liquid. The pants Although Hollywood loves to show cowboys in jeans and a straw hat, it isn’t recommended to wear denim while riding a horse. Not only is it uncomfortable for you while your leg rubs up against the material while saddle-bound, but your horse will also not appreciate the feeling on its hair. What would be more comfortable and rewarding for both of you are ‘jodhpurs,’ which are full-length

While the iconic cowboy image isn’t complete without a leather vest, current horse-riding safety vests are equipped with airbags that inflate to provide protection from injuries in the event of a fall. They are particularly recommended to wear when the horse will be jumping repeatedly. Designed to protect your internal abdominal organs, spine, and neck, they are well worth the high price tag. Chaps Chaps are used for protection against scratches and abrasions of the rider’s legs. They are worn over pants and cover the outside of the legs down to the ankles. They are commonly made of leather. Chaps were first used by ranch hands who were herding cattle in Spain and Mexico, and they referred to the cowhide that covered the sides of their legs as ‘armas’ which translates to ‘shields.’ There are currently six types of Equestrian chaps, in which the biggest difference is the length of each chap (full or half ) and whether there is fringe included in the design element. Spurs Whether you want your horse to move to the left, the right, or to continue forward, spurs will help you steer. Spurs are attached to your feet, more specifically to your riding boots, and are made of metal. The word ‘spurs’ is from mid-1300s English, which means, “anything that urges on.” No matter what you wear, however, your horse will be happy to see you and will always be ready to ride. It’s all about the level of comfort for both you and your animal partner.

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Camping ($) without service will be available at parc nature Les-Forestiers-de-Saint-Lazare. Reservation at 1-844-GO-GALOP. Details for the festival’s program:

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660 Bonnel Coil Foam encased technology Firm comfort

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