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Inside Schiefke shaves in celebration
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Following a bumpy history at its Route de la Cité-des-Jeunes loca�on with repeated setbacks since its February 2014 opening, the SPCA Ouest de l’Île is closing its doors due to reported nancial difficul�es. See story on page 3.
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Losing his locks with the assistance of barber Isabelle Poissant was Member of Parliament for Vaudreuil-Soulange Peter SchieŅe’s way of celebraƟng a signicant milestone in surviving cancer.
Schiefke celebrating five cancer-free years James Armstrong
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Federal Member of Parliament for Vaudreuil-Soulanges, Peter Schie�e had his head shaved on Friday, May 26, in an effort to raise awareness regarding the progress being made in cancer research and treatment. “I’m celebra�ng ve years in remission – it’s a huge year for me and my family,” said Schie�e. “To commemorate this, we’re shaving my head to create awareness about cancer and encourage people to get involved in suppor�ng organiza�ons that fund cancer research and suppor�ng those going through cancer treatment right now.” With the professional help of barber Isabelle Poissant from Salon Le Lo� in Vaudreuil-Dorion, Schie�e’s hair began to hit the oor. According to Poissant, this is the 10th year the salon has been involved in shaving heads for Leucan, an associa�on that helps cancer-stricken children and their families. At the same �me, his head-shaving event was a fundraiser for the 17th Edi�on of the Leucan Shaved Head Challenge that encouraged community leaders and business execu�ves to host a Shaved Head Challenge within their organiza�on. Schie�e’s journey with cancer began in 2008 when he was diagnosed with Stage 1 tes�cular cancer. It was self-examina�on that provided the rst indica�on that something was not right. “The good news was that the doctor recommended that chemotherapy or radia�on treatment were not needed following surgery. Instead, the situa�on was monitored with a CT scan every four months,” Schie�e recounted.
Everything went well for three years un�l three golf ball sized tumors appeared in his abdomen. “The doctor said this was indica�ve of the original cancer spreading – the good news was that it is the same cancer, the bad news was that it has progressed to Stage 2,” said Schie�e. Chemotherapy treatment Because surgical treatment was not possible, Schie�e underwent a fourhour per day, four-month intensive chemotherapy regimen. “It was three weeks of treatment with one week off, followed by three more weeks of treatment,” said Schie�e adding “It was the hardest thing I have ever gone through, in my life.” The goal of the treatment, as his doctor put it, was … ‘to bleach you as best that we can to get all the cancer out.’” As Schie�e described it, the treatment kills off all the reproducing cells in the body which accounts for the loss of hair. Being posiƟve “I am one of the lucky ones because I was diagnosed with a cancer that could be treated,” said Schie�e no�ng that survival rates have increased drama�cally and diagnosis and treatment have improved signicantly. Relay for life The celebra�on con�nued for Schie�e as he and his team headed out that evening to support the 14th Edi�on of the Relay for Life in Saint-Lazare, an event organized by volunteers from the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region, many of whom are cancer survivors. It is also a fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society. According to the informa�on provided by the Cancer Society, more than 2700 people in the region are diagnosed with cancer each year.
Struggling SPCA Ouest de l’Île faces uncertain future Jules-Pierre Malartre
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SPCA Ouest de l’Île and its numerous cat and dog protégés are without an official home as of June 1. Despite the March 30 launch of a GoFundMe campaign that managed to raise over $47,000 in two months, general manager Remi Brazeau issued a communique May 23 sta�ng that SPCA Ouest was not able to meet its goal despite the tremendous support it received. (The campaign aimed to raise $65,000). Brazeau went on to explain that, “…a�er almost two weeks of nego�a�ons, a lack of communica�on from the landlord, and the inability for us to meet the legal deadline that was imposed upon us, we had no other choice but to agree with the landlord to put an end to our exis�ng lease.” Brazeau lists a number of reasons for failure to reach an agreement, including other poten�al tenants willing to pay a be�er rate, a steep security deposit, a raise in rent and personal liabili�es from all SPCA board members. Kathleen Denis, speaking on behalf of landlord Constant Denis, disputes some of the reasons put forth by Brazeau for failure to reach an agreement, but she would not provide more details, including the actual amounts owed. “We’d like to say more, but a conden�ality clause in our agreement with Mr. Brazeau prevents us from divulging any addi�onal informa�on,” Denis said. “Un�l our new loca�on is ready we will con�nue to offer our services through foster families, and our mul�ple partners who share our vision and have pledged to help and work with us,” Brazeau stated, promising that “no lives will be lost due to our present situa�on.” Ongoing funding problems While the news of the coming of the SPCA Ouest in the area was originally welcomed in 2013 by members of the animal rescue community, some ques�oned the choice of the loca�on because of a rent es�mated too high for a non-prot animal shelter relying solely on public dona�ons for funding. In 2015, a li�le over a year a�er opening, SPCA Ouest launched a GoFundMe fundraising campaign ci�ng a need for $50,000 to stay open. The pub-
lic response was immediate and strong: the target was met and exceeded in a few days. Other funding campaigns followed for a truck, a dog park, and last March, for the rent, but the public’s response, this �me, was slower and not as generous. Social media backlash Financial woes are not the only problems that the beleaguered animal shelter faces. Some people, mostly ex-volunteers and ex-employees, but also some disgruntled pet owners who adopted animals through SPCA Ouest, have come forward to tell their nega�ve experiences. Most have taken to Facebook and embraced anonymity to relate their story and complaints, but others are coming forward openly. “We can sum up what is going on in 12 names,” Remi Brazeau says of the people who raised their voice against SPCA Ouest. “Twelve names, all �ed to other shelters. Ninety-eight per cent is specula�on and made-up stories without any proof coming from other shelters and their par�sans. Ninety-nine per cent have never even set foot inside our shelter, and 100 per cent refuse to come out from behind their keyboard in their quest to demolish our organiza�on.” Brazeau refers to the bi�er inghting among different shelters and rescue organiza�ons over anything from the necessity of euthanasia to the number of square feet per animal required in a shelter. “Regardless of our disagreements, we’re all working for the animal cause,” someone recently posted on her Facebook page a�er her husband made a $100 dona�on to SPCA Ouest. Some voices are raised conciliatorily, others are raised to lay blame and accusa�ons for anything from lack of proper veterinarian care being provided to the animals to misappropria�on of funds at SPCA Ouest. While a quick scan of Facebook will reveal several vitriolic comments aimed at SPCA Ouest and its director Remi Brazeau, a number appear to be merely hearsay, second-hand accounts and unsubstan�ated allega�ons of mismanagement and fraud. Some are rsthand accounts from unhappy adopters, former employees and volunteers. A
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One volunteer alleged that cats infected with rhinovirus respiratory infecƟons at the SPCA Ouest de l’Île were not properly treated.
page named “The Truth About SPCA De L’Ouest” lists several tes�monies. Some posts are anonymous, but others don’t bother to hide their names. Accusa�ons range from poor condi�ons for the animals to misuse of dona�ons and failure to pay employees. Volunteers speak out “She’s scared s�ff of the man,” an exvolunteer conded to Your Local Journal, referring to a key volunteer she said would not come forward in fear of reprisal from Brazeau. The volunteer in ques�on did talk to Your Local Journal, but only under anonymity. This volunteer says she worked at SPCA Ouest from the moment the shelter opened its doors but called it quits a�er two years. “I walked out because I wasn’t happy with the way things were being run.
They (Remi Brazeau and his partner, Tracy Bassenden) were not there very o�en. The employees were le� on their own. The medica�on was supposed to be administered by a vet, but Tracy was doing it, and then employees (were administering medica�on). More and more cats were ge�ng sick, and vaccines were not being given. A vet would come in every week, but as they got into nancial problems, it became every second week.” AllegaƟons of unprofessionalism This volunteer feels that some animals at the SPCA Ouest should have been euthanized instead of being subjected to pain for extended periods of �me. ConƟnued on page 8
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Horse sense It’s a sign of the an�quated �mes that while an area animal shelter pulls up opera�onal stakes due to what appears to be good inten�ons hindered by poor management skills, some con�nue to adhere to the no�on of commodi�za�on of creatures as property for entertainment. Despite an outcry that, at this wri�ng, is just shy of 25,000 voices strong, Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre’s administra�on is s�cking to its guns in including a rodeo to celebrate the city’s 375th anniversary this summer. The Montreal SPCA, who spearheaded the pe��on, points out rodeos have no historical signicance or cultural background to the city, making one scratch their head in a�emp�ng to understand the logic of its inclusion in the fes�vi�es. This week we’ve heard about the death of a horse at a rodeo event in SaintTite leading a deant Coderre to vow the show must go on. We live in a province that is s�ll saddled with an unfortunate history of poor treatment of its animals and a birthday celebra�on designed to lure tourists – and their spending dollars – could have made an important statement by hos�ng animal-free celebra�ons. Seems to have worked pre�y well for Cirque du Soleil. If any good has come of the debacle, the debate proves to present a learning experience as Université de Montréal law students are challenging the urban rodeo ci�ng a breach in the Quebec Civil Code that recognizes animals as sen�ent beings. Let the games begin.
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SpringƟme means baby wildlife and Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot resident C. J. Maxwell captured this mama raccoon surveying the terrain aŌer she relocated her liƩer of cubs. Do you have a photo taken in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region you’d like to submit as a Photo of the Week? Send it to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca. Due to the popularity of this feature, we’ve had many submissions and will feature them all on our website at www.yourlocaljournal.ca/ photo-of-the-week.
Dear Editor: editor@yourlocaljournal.ca Open leƩer to Hudson Councillors, Dear Councillors, I strongly believe that the ongoing revision of the town by-laws needs to be put on hold un�l we have an accurate and current conserva�on plan including all ora and fauna, especially considering the 100year ood event that we have just experienced. As well, the whole Transit Oriented Development (TOD) designa�on needs to be reconsidered. It seems the majority of the town’s people, who care about the future of Hudson, do not want to have this TOD controlling our development. As someone said, “one train a day does not a TOD make.” Hudson should push back against this ‘edict from above ‘ and not bend to the will of an arbitrary group who does not have any idea of our future needs and desires as a town. So. Take the �me. Give us a few more months to consider all the changes that these by-law altera�ons might incur. Let’s get the conserva�on plan done properly, including the vital 100-year ood plain demarca�on. Areas once permi�ed for development might well be in ood zones. Regards, Robin Grinnell Hudson Open leƩer to the mayor, councillors, and residents of Hudson It’s not too late to do the right thing My assump�on, and I hope I am incorrect, is that at your caucus of May 29 you made a decision to adopt By-laws 688,689 and 690 (hopefully amended) at the upcoming June 5 council mee�ng or at a mee�ng shortly therea�er. If I am correct in iden�fying your inten�ons then
I appeal to you to reconsider. It’s clear that you hold all the cards and the upper hand. You have the government at many levels in your corner and so you can roll the dice and not think any more of it. What I want to do right here and now is appeal to you all as individuals to really think about the decision process that you have gone through to reach this point. Have you availed yourselves of all the facts surrounding the proposed by-laws? Have you indeed studied the by-laws and considered the ramica�ons of their enactment? Have you stepped out of the box and considered the wisdom, intent, mo�va�on and authen�city of the informa�on from many quarters that has been provided to you? Clearly there are serious gaps in your informa�on when none of you, or your support team, were able to provide the current dwelling density for the proposed Transit Oriented Development (TOD) zones at the May 23 consulta�on mee�ng. Do you, as individuals, really support these by-laws as presented or do you feel with a li�le more �me and effort and input they could be vastly improved upon? The answer is surely that there is room for signicant improvement now and not a�er the fact, however, it is you, collec�vely and individually, who have to make that decision and do the right thing. One of the ques�ons asked of the representa�ves of L’Atelier Urbain on May 23 was ‘who did you consult within the town before embarking upon your project?’... The answer, ‘the administra�on.’ So a place to start is to go to the people for their input but rst set a deadline as to when you will pass the by-laws and by doing so, put the pressure on the ci�zens to par�cipate, however, as a word of cau�on, make sure you are all prepared to make the huge effort to make the process work. ConƟnued on page 6
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Zoning changes allowing construcƟon of an assisted living seniors residence on Wyman Memorial United Church property has raised concerns for residents including ChrisƟne Redfern (above).
Hudson zoning changes allow assisted seniors residence James Armstrong
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Ci�zens who a�ended the public consulta�on mee�ng held Tuesday, May 30, at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre raised interes�ng points regarding the proposed changes to zoning by-laws for the downtown area of Hudson. The changes rezone the property belonging to Wyman Memorial United Church at the corner of Main Road and Selkirk Street as commercial rather than its current status as a public zone. The zoning change allows for the construc�on of Villa Wyman, a mul�-unit assisted living seniors residence on the land west of the church that is currently a parking lot.
Although there was strong support expressed for the Villa Wyman project by those who approached the microphone, there were also concerns. “Do these by-laws deal with the mul�-unit project or only the zoning?” asked resident Chris�ne Redfern. Councillor Deborah Woodhead, who chaired the mee�ng, replied the by-laws dealt only with the zoning issue. “The building proposal has to go to the Town Planning Advisory Commi�ee (TPAC),” added Councillor Nicole Durand no�ng that some residents had the opportunity to a�end a project informa�on mee�ng provided by the church the previous week. Redfern said, in her opinion, there
were issues such as parking, traffic circula�on, and the size of the building that needed to be reconsidered. Legalese and clarity The legal jargon and lack of clarity in the presenta�on of the zoning changes also raised concern. “Would someone please explain concretely what these by-laws mean in
everyday language? How do they affect our downtown core?” asked resident Helen Kurgansky. “Currently, Zone P57 (P=public) includes the re sta�on, Halcro Co�age, the museum, the municipal garage, and Wyman Church,” responded Urban Planning Director Nathalie Lavoie. “We are reducing the area of P57 to remove the property of Wyman Church and it becomes part of Commercial Zone C27,” she added no�ng that usages for Zone C27 includes churches. “It began with changes to the Planning Program of the town (By-Law 6912017) followed by the zoning By-law 692-2017 ,” said Lavoie. She said the commercial zoning allows the construc�on of a mul�-unit three-oor building on the lot in ques�on. Villa Wyman Project “These are preliminary drawings for the project applica�on through the AccesLogis program,” said spokesperson for the non-prot project, Diane Ratcliffe, adding that if all goes well with the zoning change they will be able to submit their applica�on for government funding. “We were told that it will be at least a year before we receive a response,” she added. Once the funding is approved, the project will be presented to the town through TPAC. “We can start tweaking the preliminary plans right now,” said Ratcliffe in response to the feedback from those in a�endance. According to Ratcliffe, the project will be funded completely by the provincial government program, AccesLogis.
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Sybil I have lived in the same home for a li�le over two decades and with the tranquility of being on a dead-end street in an agricultural zone and our proximity to the lake, it’s an idyllic spot with nice neighbours – save for the crazy lady around the corner. Anyone and everyone who’s lived in apartments will have their own crazy-neighbour story, from the unemployed trumpet players (it was my rst apartment) to the pedophile whose predilec�on we only found out about when the police inves�gator showed up follow-
ing his arrest. We once knocked on a downstairs neighbour’s door in a panic following the discovery of a trail of blood drops to the door – turns out it was part of a freshly slaughtered goat he’d brought home, des�ned for the stewing pot. At least I know I’m in good company. Just googling ‘crazy neighbour’ resulted in a glut of hits, from Home & Garden TV, to the Globe and Mail, to a subreddit feed. And while most sites advocate calm and ra�onal reac�ons, we’re running out of serenity. Let’s call the crazy lady ‘Sybil.’ Her modus operandi is consistent – befriend the new neighbour un�l the rst perceived slight, inten�onal or otherwise, and the barrage of wrath is unleashed. I don’t remember what rst set her off but I believe it was when my husband was carrying our then infant son and she berated him for, “not saluting” her in a �mely manner. In other words, not waving ‘hi.’ ‘Cause, yunno, he had an infant in his arms. The die was thus cast and a slew of complaints to the city about pe�y issues concerning less-than-perfect siding on our house or a temporarily nonfunc�oning vehicle in our driveway resulted in apologe�c inspectors showing up at our home, understanding but duty-driven to carry out their respec�ve jobs. Our neighbours sighed and nodded in sympathy, having endured Sybil’s vengeance on a number of occasions themselves. They recounted being dragged back to their homes by their ear as children for shing too near her property line. Over the years, she has called the Sûreté du Québec for infrac�ons ranging from ames emana�ng from a barbecue to an unno�ced pile of doggie-doo at the end of the road – calls I’m sure the police would agree are not the most judicious use of resources. Sybil likes to march in goose step around the perimeter of her large expanse of land, re-staking her claim, as it were, in true military fashion. As it borders a number of the neighbours’ yards, she has taken to weeding imaginary dandelions in order to stare into people’s windows. One neighbour became fed up and installed heavy curtains. Another took to walking around in her underwear to scare Sybil off, but to no avail. She’s been known to approach neighbourhood children to ply them for informa�on about their parents. And any walk with strollers or canine companions was shadowed by Sybil following in the distance. When we’d collec�vely had enough and, on the advice of police, went to court over charges of criminal harassment, the judge felt we hadn’t proved our case, pu�ng us back at square one. Thanks to Sybil’s intrusions, I’ve learned how to juggle breas�eeding a newborn and caring for a toddler all while re-staining the siding of the house. And, over the past weekend, learned to operate a Bobcat mini-excavator with which to extract a pile of dirt in my backyard, le� over from a major renova�on, a�er she complained. It became an event for the whole family and our neighbours came to offer help and commiserate with their own tales. We ended the weekend, and a dirt-clearing job well-done, with take-out Lebanese food for family and a few friends. I don’t know and really don’t care what Sybil was doing, but I do know that whatever it was, she was doing it alone.
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Continued from page 4 Once the majority of the electorate understand the implica�ons and farreaching effects of the by-laws which are being thrust upon them right now they will be demanding of your a�en�on to accept their input and they will 6
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L’Île-Cadieux, L’Île-Perrot, Pincourt, Terrasse-Vaudreuil, Vaudreuil-sur-le-Lac; by the way that means Hudson is one of six holdouts not the only one and there are many other holdouts in the greater Montreal area, in fact 44 per cent (36 out of 82 municipali�es). So what’s the big hurry? Take the �me, get it right, ‘do the right thing.’ Sincerely, Marcus Owen Hudson GraƟtude from Greenwood Dear Editor, The historic house and property of Hudson’s Greenwood Centre for Living History thankfully survived the Great Flood of 2017 – and we are deeply grateful to each and every volunteer who helped us clean up a�er the state of emergency was li�ed. Thanks to you all from the bo�om of our heart. Sincere thanks, too, to the Town of Hudson and the Hudson Fire Department for their valour, and for helping us and our neighbours by supplying a container for the enormous local clean-up – we are very, very grateful. The surprise we felt when one of our neighbours cast a shadow on this effort in a le�er to the editor and elsewhere is truly unfortunate. It takes much effort to put together the events (almost all of which take place in various venues away from Greenwood in the core of Hudson) that keep Greenwood’s almost 300-year old historical home and grounds restored,
repaired, and t to greet members of the community and general public. We are also happy, however, when we can open the beau�ful historical gem of Greenwood itself to the community – and, in fact, will be proud to officially do so again this Sunday, June 4, between 1 and 4 p.m. for our 2017 season (which runs from June 1 to August 31). With everyone now safe from the terrible ooding, and in the a�erglow of the way we all came together in Hudson to recover from its damage, we nd ourselves even more proud to do so. Terry O’Shaughnessy, ExecuƟve Director Audrey Wall, Associate Director The Greenwood Centre for Living History Hudson Damned dam Dear Editor, The Chinese have become experts in water management since the Three Gorges Dam. Is it possible Hudson could import some exper�se to help build the Vivery Gorge Dam? Another large tree fell into the Vivery yesterday, its roots having been eroded during recent ooding. When will Hudson Council do something about the damned dam? Do we need to wait un�l houses tumble into the valley and people sue the town for negligence? Al Jared Hudson
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SPCA Continued from page 3 “If they ever received an animal that was badly hurt, they would let it see a vet. But if a cat had rhino (rhinovirus), Tracy would some�mes nurse them back to health. I saw cats that should have been euthanized but that weren’t.” This volunteer says she witnessed cats that died from their condi�on. “I saw Tracy put down cats, but I don’t think she’s authorized to do that. I was right there. Some�mes, it would have been a�er a few days or weeks of them trying.” “If the right people were running this place, it would be perfect,” the volun-
teer added, but she feels that Brazeau’s pride will prevent him from ever stepping down. Despite this volunteer’s objec�ons to Brazeau and Bassenden’s management prac�ces, she says that she “really liked them. I just don’t like the way they are doing things.” She warned about believing allega�ons and hearsay. “I heard the rumours that they were breeding dogs at home. I know that wasn’t true, because I had been to their house, and I knew all their dogs were sterilized.” Another ex-volunteer who worked at the SPCA for less than a year stated, “I have no desire to destroy the SPCA (Ouest). I just don’t know how they can keep going. I think we need it desperately. I want to have an SPCA. I just think
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the wrong person (is in charge),” The ex-volunteer said, referring to Brazeau. “He’s a control freak. You get along well with him, un�l you confront him. I tried to get answers, but I couldn’t get them. That’s why I had to leave. I don’t think he’s a bad man. I’m not even sure he’s a crook. Some people say he’s dishonest, but I don’t know. I think he’s gh�ng for his life. My personal opinion is that he is desperately in debt.” Poor condiƟons and management issues “I never saw any cruelty,” said the volunteer. “I saw an awful lot of poor condi�ons, ge�ng worse as I went on, because he didn’t have the staff. We were losing volunteers faster than we could get them. We were losing loads of volunteers because he was so rude. His wife was impossible. She was completely hopeless with the public. He was a li�le be�er, but neither were PR people. He was so concerned about the money. I understand. It was an untenable posi�on. Rent and u�li�es were $10,000 a month. He was doomed from the moment he started.” This volunteer feels that a lot of what is going on are not a�empts to defraud, but merely desperate a�empts to survive. “It’s just badly run,” she concluded. She feels Brazeau is the wrong person for the job, a feeling that is echoed by the other ex-volunteers interviewed by Your Local Journal. “As soon as you ques�on him, as soon as you ask anything, you become persona non grata and you’re out.” Despite her nega�ve comments
about Brazeau’s management, this volunteer feels there is no substance to the allega�ons of misappropria�on of funds. “I’ve heard all the stories. I don’t personally see where all this money (that was allegedly stolen) comes from, because if you have to pay $10,000 a month (for rent and u�li�es), plus having to pay a vet, where was all that money that he could have stolen?” “I did not see animal cruelty, I only saw animals being kept there too long. I never saw any animal suffering horribly. They had the ringworm problem, but that’s just one of those things they were not equipped to handle. It was way too much for a small SPCA like that.” Despite the people who stand against SPCA Ouest, support keeps coming in for the struggling shelter. Over 1,000 people donated during the most recent GoFundMe campaign. As of May 30, there were s�ll animals barking from inside the building when we rang the bell, but no one came to answer the door. On May 31, Remi Brazeau told a YLJ staffer that the organiza�on would be moving soon but could not provide an exact loca�on. He said opera�ons are con�nuing at 1763 Chemin Sainte-Angélique in Saint-Lazare. “Same people, same owners, same everything.” Lauren Mitchell and James Armstrong contributed to this arƟcle.
Ste. Anne’s set to officially adopt its revised PPU John Jantak
Your Local Journal
Ste. Anne de Bellevue’s nal revised Programme par�culier d’urbanisme (PPU) for the northern sector is set to be adopted at a special session of council scheduled for 7 p.m. this evening, June 1, at the Harpell Centre, announced Mayor Paola Hawa. The proposed adop�on of the city’s revised urban development plan comes just one week a�er a nal public consulta�on mee�ng was held last Thursday, May 25, at École du Bout-de-l’Isle. At least three developers opposed to the nalized PPU presented briefs outlining their opposi�on to the revised plan including Développement immobilier Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue (DISAB) and Groupe immobilier Grilli. PPU opposiƟon The DISAB group has been publicly opposed to the revised PPU since early January when they launched a public informa�on campaign via the internet and by delivering postcard no�ces to households in the north sector specically outlining the reasons for their opposi�on and claiming there will be nancial consequences for the por�on of land that is preserved through higher municipal taxes. Instead of building 140 single residen�al units, DISAB will be required to
build mostly mul�-unit buildings while preserving most of the land they own as green space. PPU is in complete compliance Hawa, who previously said that DISAB is waging a misinforma�on campaign, said the PPU complies with all provincial regula�ons dedicated to development and the preserva�on of green space. All six councillors also have voted unanimously in favour of the PPU when it was rst introduced at council in early May and support its scope regarding development and environmental preserva�on. “The developers made their spiel by basically disagreeing with us on every single point, so it is what it is,” Hawa told Your Local Journal when asked about the briefs that were deposited. “Instead of building up, they would like to build as they’ve always done for the past 30 years. They argue that our ndings in terms of the environmental value of the land and the bio-diversity in the area are inaccurate, but that’s not the case. This PPU provides a perfect balance especially in today’s climate change reality,” said Hawa “It also provides a quality of life for the people who will be living and working here. It is innova�ve, avant-garde and outside-the-box thinking. It’s not only what a PPU should be for 2017 but for the next 10 years. The developers
Three arrested on drug charges in Vaudreuil-Dorion On Friday a�ernoon, May 26, Sûreté du Québec (SQ) Vaudreuil-Soulanges inves�gators, accompanied by a member of the canine unit, searched a dwelling unit on Forbes Street in VaudreuilDorion. SQ spokesperson Sgt. Ingrid Asselin reports that at the scene, they arrested two men aged 22 and 27, and a woman aged 24, for drug trafficking. They were subsequently released through a promise to appear in court at a later date. In total, police seized more than 60 grams and more than 100 bags of a substance that resembled cocaine, more than ve grams of cannabis, about $3,000, and narco�cs trafficking equipment. Asselin said the inves�ga�on was ini�ated a few months ago following the
receipt of informa�on from the public.
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Ste. Anne’s nalized PPU will extend Morgan Blvd north from Chemin Ste. Marie for the development of light, non-polluƟng industrial enterprises.
want more units and they want to do the same thing they’ve done for the past 30 years. It’s 2017, can’t we try to something a li�le bit different?” asked Hawa. Industrial growth The recent reloca�on of Zodiac Aerospace to Ste. Anne is also in concordance with the type of companies the city would like to move into its expanding industrial zone. “Zodiac is growing and they needed another loca�on so they decided to move here. They also like the idea that their employees can go for walks on the bike path and being surrounded by trees. It’s a lot different
than being on an autoroute smack in the middle of a concrete jungle,” said Hawa. “This just goes to show you that we were right in our PPU when we said the por�on around the train sta�on will be mostly industrial that uses new clean technologies which is what we’re aiming for. These are the types of industries we want to bring in – good corporate ci�zens that treat their employees right and share our values when it comes to the community and environment,” Hawa added.
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given by the undersigned to all citizens of the municipalities of the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges, that the 2016 financial report of the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges will be deposited at the regular council meeting of June 14th, 2017 to be held at 280, Harwood Boulevard in Vaudreuil-Dorion starting at 7:30 p.m. in conformity with article 176.1 of the Code municipal du Québec. GIVEN AT VAUDREUIL-DORION, this 29th day of May in the year two-thousand and seventeen (2017). GUY-LIN BEAUDOIN Executive Director and Secretary/Treasurer
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parrywinkle James parry With the clock ticking down to the 73rd anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy on June 6 - forever known as D-Day and to be remembered at a very special luncheon at Hudson Legion Branch #115 next Tuesday on the very same date - this week’s column is devoted to all Veterans and their families and friends everywhere. Albeit with a distinct Hudson twist. --------------PHOTO BY NEW LOOK CENOTAPH - Beginning with an update MAuRICE JEFFERIES on the new look Cenotaph outside the Legion and Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre on Beach Road, a federally-recognized war memorial and the only one of its kind in VaudreuilSoulanges County. For the past 18 months or so, proud Hudsonite Michael Elliott, currently the Legion’s 1st Vice-president, has been on a mission. To win a government grant to help finance a major upgrade of the Quarry Point stone memorial built just after World War II that will see appropriate landscaping and planting, new bronze plaques, and a low black chain link fence similar to those around many other such cenotaphs throughout North America. While that mission continues and with no financial support from the Town of Hudson whatsoever, I learned this week from Michael that he is confident of victory in the coming months. And for the full story and how perhaps you can help him make his vision a reality, just look to the story on this page. It’s a wonderful initiative and truly worthy of the community’s support! --------------ON JUNO BEACH - Meanwhile, right now at the Juno Beach Centre in Courseulles-sur-Mer, France, where the Canadians stormed ashore on that fateful day 73 years ago, there is a most moving and emotional giant exhibit titled From Vimy to Juno: Remembering Canadians in France dedicated to the memory of Canadian soldiers who fought there in both World Wars. And long-time Hudsonite, Philip Habib, went the extra mile to make it possible together with his Dorval-based company, PNH Solutions, which employs so many from throughout our immediate region. They were commissioned to create and complete the main scenic element of a stainless steel monument that honours the over 52,000 Canadian soldiers killed and buried in France during both global conflicts. --------------A SALUTE TO ROBERT - And now a belated birthday salute to a very special local Veteran who turned 95 years young on May 16. Namely, Robert Routledge who was President of the Ste-Anne’s Association of War Veterans Inc. for many years and who has always had the welfare and wellbeing of his fellow comrades close to his heart. While shopping earlier this week, I had a delightful chat with his daughter, Linda Routledge, who works as a cashier at IGA Hudson and who is very proud of her dad, and rightly so. “He is and was a stalwart supporter of any and all Veterans and he did all he could to help them,” said Linda. “When the transfer of Ste. Anne’s Hospital to the province was announced, he fought hard to make sure that the status quo of all the patients there would remain as is. And he succeeded in doing just that.” Evidently, when signing up to fight overseas, he also succeeded in convincing the powers-that-be that he was actually 18. He wasn’t. He was 17. “Yeah, he lied about his age,” laughed Linda. “But he was so eager to serve!” And serve he did. Although when D-Day came around, he was not on the beaches in France. He was fighting for his life and that of his brothers-in-arms in Italy along with thousands of other Canadian and Allied D-Day Dodgers as they came to be known in a good-humoured way. So a big Happy Birthday Robert. Stay strong. And your fellow Veterans salute you! --------------PRAISING PIANO MEN - Also here in Hudson, two veterans of the international rock ‘n roll scene - Elton John and Billy Joel - are still in town until this Sunday, June 4, performing as Piano Men live on stage at the Hudson Village Theatre kicking off its 25th season. PHOTO COuRTESY LINDA ROuTLEDGE Well, not exactly the icons themselves, but the next D-Day Dodger Robert Routledge in Italy during World War 11. best thing. Jeff Scott as Elton and Jeff Brewer as Billy backed by a brilliant trio, Allison Honey on drums, virtuoso guitarist Brad Baily, and John Collier on bass. And bravo to HVT for hosting a free show for Hudson firefighters and volunteers who stepped up to the plate during the recent crisis. For reservations, call the Box Office at (450) 458-7154. And that’s a wrap! E-mail: creation@videotron.ca 10
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Hudson Cenotaph to be rededicated this summer James Parry
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As a kid growing up in Hudson, Michael Elliott never met his father until he was six years old. World War II was raging and his dad, Harold Elliott, a neurosurgeon, was away serving with the 1st Canadian Field Hospital for the duration, including landing with troops in Normandy three days following D-Day as part of a critical M.A.S.H.-style mobile unit. Three of his uncles – one of whom was awarded the distinguished Military Cross and another who flew 93 bombing missions in a Lancaster over Germany – were also away fighting in the European campaign. And Elliott, 1st Vice-president of Hudson Legion Branch #115, has never forgotten them. Which is why, for the past six years – and the last 18 months in particular – he has, in effect, spearheaded a one-man campaign to upgrade and landscape the Cenotaph outside the Legion and Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre on Beach Road while planning to add more commemorative plaques honouring those from throughout our region who have served in Korea, Afghanistan, and with Canada’s Peacekeeping forces.Said Elliott, in an exclusive interview with Your Local Journal this week, “My reason for doing this is simple. Not only to honour
my father and uncles but also all the young men and women who have left their homes here to put their lives on the line in times of war and conflict.” To date, the immediate area around the Cenotaph – to be rededicated this summer in what is to be now known as Place Vimy – has been redesigned to allow for visibility from all sides and some 2,000 red tulip bulbs planted last fall with the help of Legion member John Dalgarno, and poppy seeds just sown. In the coming weeks, 26 black posts linked with a 200-foot black chain will be erected around the Cenotaph, the only one of its kind in all of Vaudreuil-Soulanges County and recognized by the federal government as an official war memorial. Funding for the $42,000 project stems from an initial federal grant of $22,000 confirmed last August, half received up front and the balance upon completion. Said Elliott, “We had applied for the full amount but were very pleased to receive what we did. And when the Minister of Veterans Affairs, The Honourable Kent Hehr, was here on Remembrance Day last November, he told us he was very impressed with our plans and so we decided to push the project ahead using local companies for the landscaping as much as possible and for excellent rates.” Continued on page 11
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Following the aforementioned public notice published in Your Local Journal, on May 11th, 2017, a correction must be made:
Retrait du paragraphe suivant : Deletion of the following paragraph: «Ces projets de règlements étant des règlements d’urbanisme et de zonage ne sont pas susceptibles d’approbation référendaire. »
“The draft by-laws, being urban planning and zoning bylaws, are not subject to approval by way of referendum.”
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Protest for pit bull bill Jules-Pierre Malartre
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Magnum Ta�oo in Vaudreuil-Dorion is holding a special fundraiser June 3 to help ght proposed Bill 128 that would introduce control legisla�on for certain dog breeds in Quebec. Even though the proposed bill has met with the approval of certain people in the wake of recent dog incidents, many dog advocates and dog owners in Quebec have been vehemently opposing the bill. Edith Courville and Michael John Desousa are launching the fundraiser to help nance a special report by journalist Richard Dorion intended to denounce Bill 128 and educate the public regarding dog ownership. “The Bill does not only include Pit Bulls
and Amstaff (American Staffordshire Terriers). It also includes Ro�weilers, and if they can prove that certain breeds of Huskies come from certain branches, they can be included. Some things are vague and that’s where it can become ambiguous,” Courville warns. Courville feels that the bill, in its current state, can be applied to any dog that can be deemed dangerous, whatever its breed. “So, anyone who has any kind of fear of dogs can declare being afraid of their neighbor’s dog. This would become sufficient cause to use measures against that dog,” Courville stressed. Courville also fears that animal shelters will be overwhelmed in the wake of the bill’s approval. ConƟnued on page 18
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Cenotaph Continued from page 10 With no nancial support from the town, Ellio� now plans to raise addi�onal funding with the posts and chain fence. For $150, one can commission a post in memory of a Veteran or one’s family with a metal cap recognizing the dona�on. And each link in the chain can be bought for just $2, all the money raised going directly to the Cenotaph campaign. “This way, we hope to raise an addi�onal $7000 and, of course, other dona�ons would be most welcome,” said Ellio�. “When the project is completed, it will be something that Hudson can be very proud of and no other town in Vaudreuil-Soulanges will have anything like it.” A sen�ment echoed by Rod Hodgson, Hudson Legion 2nd Vice-president and co-organizer together with Patrick Daunais of the sold-out D-Day luncheon. “Rededica�ng the Hudson Cenotaph this year during Canada’s 150th Anniversary is very appropriate,” said Hodgson. “With new plaques added, we may add more names of those who served from this area and made the supreme sacri-
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Michael EllioƩ sprinkles poppy seeds among the tulips on Beach Road.
ce.” Added Hodgson, “The Cenotaph was originally built in 1946/47 by local stone masons, Lorne Graham and Lorne Lancaster, in memory of those who had been killed in both World Wars and they did it free of charge since they had been too old to serve. And I do believe they would be very proud of what we are accomplishing today.” For further informa�on or should you wish to contribute, contact Hudson Legion manager, Joan Hughes, at (450) 4584882.
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Vegetarian life Opinions on plant-based food diets from meat eaters, vegetarians, and vegans Lauren Mitchell
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Whether a person chooses to be pescatarian, vegetarian, or vegan, it all comes down to the fact that they
avoid ea�ng meat. The differences are simple; pescatarians allow sh in their diets, vegetarians include some animal products such as dairy, and vegans eat exclusively plant-based foods. There are many different reasons people choose to forfeit an omnivorous lifestyle – some of which include health benets and love for animals. And while protein is an essen�al part of a balanced diet, it is not obtained exclusively from animal �ssue. Soy, nuts, and legumes all offer alterna�ve protein sources and are easily adapted into recipes that tradi�onally call for meat. “I like to eat meat. I’ve never tried
vegetarian food, but I would be open to trying it,” is a common reac�on as echoed by Max Lisi. “When it comes to food preferences, I believe in the saying of ‘to each their own.’ But I would never be able to give it up.” There are others who simply want to try vegetarian food out of pure curiosity. They want to know what vegetarian food tastes like, and decide for themselves if it is something worth pursuing further. “I rst tried vegetarian food because a friend of mine is a vegetarian,” offered St. Lazare resident Ryan Andrew. “The taste isn’t different, but the food feels lighter in your stomach. I feel like
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if I were to eat like a vegetarian, I would have to eat a lot more. I’m happy with what I eat now, but am always open to trying new foods.” Giving up meat can be very difficult for those who have grown up with home cooked meals that revolved around meat as the main course, and not having vegetarian/vegan inuences can make the transi�on even harder. Some people make the a�empt, but it doesn’t always work out. “I tried a vegetarian diet for a few months,” said Mar�ne Richer. ConƟnued on page 13
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Continued from page 12 “The main reason why I decided not to remain a vegetarian is because I live with non-vegetarians. My dad loves cooking dinner for everyone and he would be upset if I decided to eat a different meal.” For some who try the diet and like it, it becomes easier to maintain. There are more vegetarian and vegan op�ons around today and awareness and accessibility have both increased. “I’ve been a vegetarian for two
months,” said Greg Allan. “I decided to become a vegetarian for health reasons. I hadn’t been feeling well and I felt too stuffed a�er ea�ng meat. There was a general feeling of malaise. I know for a fact that I would get headaches a�er eating beef, like hamburgers. I don’t ever feel lethargic a�er ea�ng anymore. It’s not a ques�on, I’m never going to eat meat again.” Some vegetarians decide to go the extra mile and embrace a vegan diet. Although it may take some �me to transi�on, and – for some – it may be the hardest change, some people just gravitate
naturally to veganism. “I decided when I was seven years old to stop ea�ng meat,” said Monica Zabeth. “For ve years, I pretended to eat the meat on my plate since my family didn’t agree with the fact that I didn’t want to eat it. I’d give my unwanted meat to our family dog to chew. A�er 35 years of being a vegetarian, I learned about veganism, the next level in cruelty-free ea�ng. I had also seen a video of a man who was living a healthy life at the age of 100, due to his vegan lifestyle. So for me, it is both reasons; I am a vegan due to my love for animals but also for the health benets.”
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Seniors’ lifestyle Quebec seniors: there’s an activity tax credit designed especially for you Stephanie O’Hanley
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If you’re a senior who does their own taxes or you have someone prepare them for you, you may already know about the Quebec government’s tax credit for se-
niors’ acĆ&#x;viĆ&#x;es. But if you don’t, it’s a credit you may want to consider claiming when you ďƒžle next year’s taxes. Since it’s a refundable tax credit, it can help you reduce the amount of tax you owe to below zero and if you qualify for a refund, add to the
amount you get back from the government. The purpose of the credit? To encourage low-to-moderate income seniors ages 70 and up to get involved in physical, arĆ&#x;sĆ&#x;c, cultural or recreaĆ&#x;onal acĆ&#x;viĆ&#x;es, something you may already be doing. On the physical side of things this can include such acĆ&#x;viĆ&#x;es as swimming, aquaĆ&#x;c gymnasĆ&#x;cs, dance, yoga or tai chi, horseback riding, hiking and cycling, a winter sport such as cross-country skiing or even curling, golf, or bowling. When it comes to eligible arĆ&#x;sĆ&#x;c, cultural and recreaĆ&#x;onal acĆ&#x;viĆ&#x;es, there’s plenty of choice since Revenu QuĂŠbec deďƒžnes an acĆ&#x;vity as: â€œâ€Śany acĆ&#x;vity that is intended to enhance seniors’ ability to develop creaĆ&#x;ve skills or experĆ&#x;se, acquire and apply knowledge, or improve dexterity or coordinaĆ&#x;on, in an arĆ&#x;sĆ&#x;c or cultural discipline.â€? Qualifying acĆ&#x;viĆ&#x;es include literary arts (poetry, novels, storytelling, narraĆ&#x;ve literature and novellas); visual arts (photography, painĆ&#x;ng, drawing and sculpture); and craĹŒs (embroidery, sewing, crocheĆ&#x;ng, weaving and kniĆŤng). You can claim the credit if you’re involved
in singing, music or theatre or if you’re learning languages. An acĆ&#x;vity that “provides a substanĆ&#x;al focus on wilderness and the natural environmentâ€? qualiďƒžes. So does anything that “provides a substanĆ&#x;al focus on the use of informaĆ&#x;on and communicaĆ&#x;on technologies.â€?
‌any acĆ&#x;vity that is intended to enhance seniors’ ability to develop creaĆ&#x;ve skills or experĆ&#x;se, acquire and apply knowledge, or improve dexterity or coordinaĆ&#x;on, in an arĆ&#x;sĆ&#x;c or cultural discipline. - Revenu QuĂŠbec
You can claim the credit for your involvement with a bridge, chess or Scrabble club since it “assists with the development and use of intellectual skills.â€? Cooking, woodworking and making ďƒžshing ďƒ&#x;ies qualify too since they, “provide a focus on the acquisiĆ&#x;on of skills.â€? ConĆ&#x;nued on page 15
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Movies You Might Have Missed Title: The Place Beyond the Pines (2012) Directed by: Derek Cianfrance Starring: Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper, Eva Mendes Genre: Drama/Thriller Available on Ne�lix, Apple iTunes, Google Play Videos, PlaySta�on Brief Synopsis: In upstate New York, two men (Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper), and later, their sons (Dane DeHaan, Emory Cohen) must deal with the unforeseen consequences of their ac�ons. Aggregate Scores: IMDb - 7.3 Ro�en Tomatoes - 80% Ebert & Roeper 4/4 Review: “If you ride like lightning, you’re gonna crash like thunder” warns the prophe�c Robin (Ben Mendelsohn) to his ambi�ous partner, Luke (a stoic, heavily ta�ooed Ryan Gosling). Inten�onal or not, this line perfectly encapsulates Derek Cianfrance’s follow-up to his indie hit Blue ValenƟne (2010). From the ambi�ous beginning (a near 3-minute long take following Gosling into a motorcycle stunt cage) to the credit scene drowned by a crooning Bon Iver, The Place Beyond the Pines rides that thin line, frequently ir�ng with disaster, just like Luke’s daredevil carnival act. When Luke realizes that he has sired a son with Romina (real life partner, Eva Mendes), he a�empts to make things right. Unfortunately, for a stunt bike rider, suppor�ng more than himself turns out to be an impossible nancial burden. This causes Luke to begin robbing banks, a decision that puts him on a collision course with rookie cop, Avery Cross (Bradley Cooper). The resul�ng encounter has a mul�-genera�onal impact. What makes this lm such a hidden gem is its refusal to lead the audience. Every character, whether Luke, Cross, or their children (played by Dane DeHaan and Emory Cohen) makes their own decisions, and ul�mately, their own mistakes, based off what they believe is right. TPBtP wonderfully plays with the no�on of nature vs. nurture, giving ra�onale to even the most destruc�ve of decisions. Due out in 2012, it was consistently pushed back by distributors. Marketed as an ac�on drama starring two A-list leads, in truth, Gosling and Cooper are together for less than a minute. Instead of an ac�on fuelled thriller, the movie is a deep, introspec�ve look into the importance of father-gures, and the ques�on of des�ny, told over three genera�ons. That is a tall order for a TV series, much less a 2-hour lm, but that is exactly what is achieved. At two hours and 20 minutes, TPBtP twists and turns through ac�on, drama, and even characters. Inevitably, this will divide the average viewer. Some will say it is a brilliant mul�-genera�onal character study, akin to The Godfather. Others will say it irts with pretension. While it would be easy to cynically brush off this herculean effort, it would be misguided, as TPBtP creates a world of real, meaningful characters, whose (o�en misguided) choices affect not only themselves, but those closest to them. Whatever the sen�ment, it’s clear this lm wears its heart on its sleeve, PHOTO COURTESY FOCUS FEATURES like another one of Luke’s ta�oos. It is this choice that makes this lm worth a second chance. Thursday, June 1, 2017
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100 - FOR SALE
125 - FOR RENT
150 - SERVICES
Dry Firewood. Stacking and kindling available. Very reasonable. Dan: 514-291-1068
Semi-basement 2-bedroom apartment in the heart of Hudson. $750/month. No pets. All appliances included. Available July 1. Please call 450-458-0406 or 514-697-9396
PIANO PIANO PIANO Fine tuning $88. Regulation, voicing, repairs, all makes and models, any condition, Grands and Upright pianos, keep your piano tuned, enjoy music. quebecpiano@gmail.com. Text or call 514-206-0449. Thank You! (170914)
River Rock – best price guaranteed! Delivery and/or installation available. 514-4587496
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Cedar for hedges from Ontario at good prices; delivery service available. 613-8742961 (170629)
House for rent. Centrally located in Hudson. 2 bedrooms. Available July 1. $950/month. 514-292-8145 (170615)
Tires on rim. 4 Michelin P195/70R14. Like new - $200. 4 Motomaster P215/60R15. 10% used - $150. 450-458-5514 (170601)
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POOL EQUIPMENT: Filter Hayward S210T, PUMP 1.5 HP, 22.7 KG of chlorine, extensible perch, + more accessories. Asking 300$, 514-500-3262 or 438-501-3262 (170601) A beautiful round Pin Oak pedestal dining table with three extensions, 6 chairs, buffet and hutch - $550. Elliptical exercise bike, excellent condition - $40. Single bed including mattress, box spring, frame, hotel quality, excellent condition - $40. Please call 514-694-8200 (170615)
125 - FOR RENT 1000 sq. ft. office in Ormstown, Main Street, 36 Lambton, reduced to $500/month, heating, electricity, and internet included. . Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170601) A large 2 bedroom apartment in the heart of Hudson. $950 per month. Available July 1. Call Jamie 514-927-3417 (170601) A 3 bedroom apartment in St. Lazare. Available July 1. $850/month including utilities. Call Jamie 514-927-3417 (170601) New construction. 2+1 bedroom, 2 bathroom bungalow, available May. Very quiet location, close to central Hudson. Dishwasher, microwave and central vac included. With or without other appliances, grass cutting, snow removal. 514-919-2537 for more information. (170608)
New 4½ condo for rent, Hudson, hardwood floors, granite counters, dishwasher, indoor parking, available immediately, $1300/month. 4½ nouveau condo à louer, Hudson, planchers bois franc, comptoirs de granite, stationnement intérieur, libre immédiatement, 1300$/mois, 514-9848081, 819-425-4483, nancy@vertdeveloppement.com (170601) Beautiful and modern office space available for rent in Hudson. Includes 5 spacious offices and a large conference room. For inquiries please call 450-458-0101 or 514-2935505 (170615) Beautiful restaurant for rent in downtown Hudson. Large kitchen, with huge terrace and plenty of parking. Call 450-458-0101 or 514293-5505 for inquiries. (170615) Office space in heart of Hudson, 3 plus offices with kitchen and reception. All heat, A/C, internet, electricity and generator included, lots of parking, $1300. 514668-4491 (170601) Large, bright 2½ apartment in Hudson Village. Lots of closet space, washer/ dryer, fridge/stove, heating, electricity, snow removal included. Private patio and garden. Main floor, private entrance with parking. No pets, non-smoker. Available immediately. $900 per month. 450-4580887 (170615) Bachelor - clean, spacious, forest view. For 1 person only. $750 monthly including heat and electricity. Call Heather at 450-458-7838 (170608)
Piano Lanco - Experienced local piano technicians offering quality tunings and skillful repairs. Improve the sound and touch of your piano with hammer voicing and action regulation. info@pianolanco. com 514-770-7438 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 APPLE MAC SUPPORT since 1983 Variable Rates Initial Hour Free – Upgrades Troubleshooting Bootable Backups System Analysis & Advice terry@cloudbyteconsulting.com – www.cloudbyteconsulting.com 450-853-0534 “MAN WITH A VAN” MOVING. Whole house. Small moves, too! Quebec/Local/ Ontario. Experienced/Equipped. Please leave a message 514-605-3868 MIKE THE MOVING MAN. (170706) Wolftech Inc. Since 2004. PC/Laptop repair, sales and services. Custom system builds. Software/hardware upgrades, virus - malware removal. Data recovery, network and internet troubleshooting. Pick-up or In-home service. Very competitive rates. Windows and other software tutorials. HTTP://wolftech.ca service@wolftech.ca 514-923-5762 Registered Gun Smith. We buy new and used guns, restricted and non-restricted. 514-453-5018 Hedge and shrub trimming and planting, tree pruning and removal, stump grinding, gardening, yard clean-up. Grass cutting and sod. All exterior maintenance and general landscaping. Sean 514-9919674 SINGING LESSONS. Private or SemiPrivate. In my home (St-Lazare). Sing the songs you love! Call Morgan. 514-6071308 References available. FLOOD CLEAN-UP. Hardworking, mature, honest and reliable workers. Call Martin at 514-975-1148 (call or text) or 450-4581148, hectorm@videotron.ca (170601)
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Jacques Harvey Piano School. Experienced, qualified teacher offers piano lessons to beginners or advanced students. Children and adults are welcome. Call 450-455-1544.
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Lawn Maintenance business: Hedge trimming, lawn cutting contracts, landscaping, sodding, spring clean-up, trim bushes, trees. Good rates. Call 514-8845959 (170608)
Maintenance worker needed in Vaudreuil, June, July and August. Cleaning and landscaping experience needed; part time/full time. 450-455-3227 (170608)
Hudson / St-Lazare Junk Removal. Don’t bring your old batteries, appliances or electronics to the Ecocentre! Call us and we will pick them up for free – excluding TVs. Flood damage? We clear out flooded basements. Bilingual. Chris 450-458-7518
Beaconsfield Golf Club looking for clubhouse maintenance staff NOW. 2 years’ experience in similar jobs. Knowledge of plumbing, electricity, painting, plastering, cleaning, moving furniture. Driver’s licence. Bilingualism an asset. March to November, 40 hours/week. Send résumé d.manibal@bgcinc.ca or fax 514-695-0961
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Moving Service, local, trailer rentals. Call Colin: 514-850-9948 William Services. Windows & gutters cleaning. Cedar hedge trimming and planting. Wood, steel and electric horse fences, landscaping. Call William 514-983-8474 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 (170608) ¿Moving? All jobs. Reliable, reasonable, fully equipped. Local and Ontario, Maritimes, USA. 35 yrs experience. Call Bill or Ryan 514-457-2063. **MTL LANDSCAPING** - Grass Cutting & Leaf Clean up. Hedge, Shrub & Tree Trimming. Punctual & Reliable. Myles Truax 514-929-3315 (170615) 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 Victor Landscaping – Pavé Uni – Mini Excavation – Sodding – General Landscaping – 514-458-7496 - victorlandscaping.net Central Vacuum and Canister Vacuum Cleaners. Sales and repair of all brands. SEBO Vacuum Cleaner $398 and up. (Electrolux, Filter Queen, Kenmore and Central Vac). New Central Vac with bag, hose, accessories $675. Other brands available from $329 and up. Repair and service of all central vacuum systems. Parts and bags (all makes). Biodegradable cleaning supplies. Toilet paper $31.95/48 rolls. AspirateursHudson.com 67 McNaughten, Hudson, Quebec 450-458-7488 All your indoor and outdoor painting needs including power washing and gutter cleaning. Specializing in pre-sale touch-ups. Seniors discounts available. Stefan 514-9721435 or Mike 514-453-4541 (170713)
Multiservices D.C. - Landscaping, mini excavation, pavé-uni, ponds, sod installation, French drain, camera inspection, waterproofing foundation, crack repair. RBQ# 5653Local Handyman, spring clean-up, change 0843-01. William 514-983-8474 (170706) light and plumbing fixtures; soffit ventilation 175 - WANTED work, aluminum and vinyl repairs, screen repair and adjustment, caulking around winLooking for a used pinball machine. Call dows and doors, door hanging and handles; Greg 514-827-9484 automotive repairs; equestrian experience, farm work. Good with animals. Gary 514- $ Buy car for scrap. Running or not, 24/7. 502-5512 (170615) www.scrapvehicule.com Call 514-951-4203 Paul’s Painting, small & large renovations. Call 514-900-5839 (170615)
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 (170713)
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Helper needed for yardwork. Spring cleanup after flood. 514-945-8846 (170608) Looking for a Teacher Assistant for lunch time coverage. Your main responsibility will be to supervise young children during their daily rest period. At times you may be offered the opportunity to work alongside an educator in a classroom. treehouse@qc.aira. com, 450-458-2334 (170608)
Lawn Maintenance business looking to hire experienced person, Part-time (roughly 25 hours per week). $12 - $15/ hour. Must know how to drive a Zeroturn tractor and use a whipper. Call 514-9193454 (170601) Cook for day camp needed for summer months. Located in Vaudreuil-Dorion. 450-455-3227 (170615)
250 - REAL ESTATE SALE Largest Cortland Apple Producer in Quebec, located in St. Antoine Abbé. 70,000 bushels, with buildings. 140 acres. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170615) Just outside of Ormstown. Completely renovated. Large kitchen, large living room, 3 bedrooms, attached garage plus large detached garage, pool, far from neighbours. $295,000. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170615) Chateauguay - large duplex on Vanier. Potential 3rd apartment. New kitchen, lots of renos, fireplace. Asking $395,000. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170615) Car parts business, land and buildings, plus 3-bay auto repair location rented for mechanic’s business. Located in Ormstown. $525,000. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170615) Apple Orchard in Franklin; large new industrial buildings; 140 acres; 55 acres apple orchard; 70,000 bushels last year; asking $1.6 million. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170601) Small well-appointed 1½ story house in Ormstown, many renos, metal roof, attached garage, two baths, shed in back large lot, dead end street, ideal for kids, near hospital and other village amenities. $129,000. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-8027200, 450-829-2653. (170601)
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Moving Sale. 3054 Bugle Call, St. Lazare. Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4, 9am – 3pm. Everything must go! (170601)
2009 White Saturn Outlook, 8 passenger, 120,000kms, good condition, $9500. 438-8788587
MULTI FAMILY Downsizing sale! Couches, Chairs, Ceramic/wood Pier 1 table and chairs, dishwasher, trail a bike, lamps, dinnerware, glassware, clothes, dog cages, bookcases, pots and pans and more... 3616 Ste-Angélique between St-Charles and Poirier, SATURDAY, JUNE 3 ONLY!! 9AM (170601) Moving and garage sale on Saturday, June 3 from 8:30am to 1pm in Hudson. Household items, toys, jewelry, framed pictures, antiques, ficus tree, furniture, glassware, garden tools, wheel barrow, extension ladder, and more. 90 Hazelwood St., at Ridge Road (170601) Moving Sale June 3, 8:00am at 2593 de la Symphonie, St. Lazare. Solid Oak dining room set with six chairs and hutch, lamps, tables, office desk and chair, pedestal floor mirror and home decorations. Must see! 514947-5940 (170601) Selling home: Estate and moving sale. 64 Léger, Hudson. Saturday, June 3, 9am3pm. Pine dining set, 50’s chrome kitchen set, chandelier, lamps, china, glassware, vintage clothing, books, home/garden tools tempo, furniture, juicer, small appliances... See our Kijiji ad for photos. (170601)
325 - AUTOS FOR SALE 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, boîte de 8 pieds, modèle 2500 HD, plusieurs pièces neuves, 279,000km, pneus neufs 4 saisons avec triangle approuvé pour l’hiver, beaucoup de réparations faites chez le concessionnaire. 5000$. 514-268-7436 Rare 2010 Infiniti G37S Sports Coupe 2-door, Grey, RWD, Fully Loaded, Navigation, Sun roof, Leather Heated seats, Upgraded BOSE sound system, New Michelin Pilot Sport Performance Tires, Winter mags with Toyo Winter Tires. Must see! 90,000km 450732-5867 Marc
NOTICE OF NAME CHANGE Take notice that Jennifer Christina Nancy Roy, whose home address is 35 Avenue Joseph Laflleche, Pincourt, Québec J7W 9B5, will present to the “Directeur de l’état Civil”, in her quality of mother, a request to change the name of Jeremy Xavier Shedrick Roy to Jeremy Xavier Shedrick, whose home address is 35 Avenue Joseph Laflleche, Pincourt, Québec J7W 9B5, and of Cynthia May Shedrick Roy to Cynthia May Shedrick, whose home address is 35 Avenue Joseph Laflleche, Pincourt, Québec J7W 9B5. This notice given and signed in Pincourt on March 22, 2017 by Jennifer Christina Nancy Roy.
FORD EXPLORER 2004, 4 X 4, AUTOMATIC, 197,478 KM, CERTIFIED AND LICENCED, EDDY BAUER KIT, IN GOOD SHAPE. $4200. 450-4581156 Mercedes CLK 320 - 1999 - Convertible, Silver. 208,000 KM. $6,900. Call 514-216-9217. 2008 Toyota Prius hybrid. 5 passenger hatchback. Lady driven. 148,000km. $25 to $30 fills the tank. Toyota maintained. Excellent condition. 8 tires on 8 mags. Duratech rust treatment yearly, no rust $8250. 514774-2496 1992 Lincoln 192,000 km. V-8 auto, fully equipped, used for weddings, second owner, electric roof. Invested $12,000. Must sell (illness) $1250 Cash. 514-453-7468 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. 514-979-1603 2006 Mercedes CLS 500,Silver, never winter driven. 86,000 kms, very clean, $18,000 – negotiable. Call Ray: 514-668-9718. 2009 VW Rabbit, 2.5 litre, gas, 5-speed manual transmission, black, heated seats and mirrors, AC, power windows, locks, mirrors, sunroof and fog lights. 130,000 km. $9,600 Call 514-886-1008 Hyundai Accent 2002, 1.5, automatic, blue, winter tires, good winter car, $800. 450-458-7488 2002 VW Jetta Diesel, standard transmission, good condition, 1000 kilos per tank, new brakes, 4 winter tires on rims, $3800 or best offer. John 514-968-6680 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
In Memoriam
Joan Jeakins Joan (Toots) Jeakins, a former resident of Hudson, passed away March 9, 2017 in Ottawa. There will be a graveside service at St. James’ Anglican Church Cemetery, 642 Main Road, Hudson on Saturday June 3, at 2 p.m. Hudson friends are cordially invited to attend. 20
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HUDSON The Royal Oak Tennis Club is hos�ng its annual Open House Day on Saturday, June 3. Everyone is welcome to join our free clinics (10 to 11 a.m. or 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.), bring a picnic lunch, play tennis 1:30 to 5 p.m. Join us at 36 Royal Oak Road. More info at royaloaktennisclub@gmail.com. Hudson Garden Club presents its Spring Perennial Root Sale Saturday, June 3, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Spring Fling on Wyman Church lawn, 513 Main Road. Please drop off labelled and po�ed plants from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Join us Saturday, June 3, on the lawn at Wyman Church, 513 Main Road, for Spring Fling from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Featuring the Wyman plant sale with a wide variety of annuals and perennials. Le Nichoir will be promo�ng wild life gardening with a bird-friendly shrub give-a-way. The Hudson Garden Club will hold its much-an�cipated root sale. The Hudson Food Collec�ve will be on site to talk about the new Hudson Heartbeet Community Farm among other growing projects. Cut owers from En Fleur. The Greenwood Centre for Living History and their Spring Flower Photography Compe��on, and the Hudson Fine Cra�ers. Bring the family, and come and enjoy all that Spring Fling has to offer! War Memorial Library June Book Sale takes place at 60 Elm Street. Book sale starts 2:30 p.m., Monday, June 5, and runs un�l Saturday, June10. Biographies and Coffee Table books are featured. For more info, consult warmemoriallibrary.blogspot.com. Stéri le Chat will be holding a cat adopƟon day Saturday, June 3, between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. at Finnegan’s Market, 775 Main Road. Please note that adop�on fees are requested to help us with our vet bills and other costs for the cats under our care. Adop�on fees include vaccina�ons, ea and worm treatments, and steriliza�on, at age 5-6 months. For more informa�on, consult www.steri-chat.org or call (514) 513-6766. Hudson’s Town-Wide Garage Sale is just around the corner! This year’s event is on Saturday, June 10, and Sunday, June 11. All monies raised from the sale of permits will be donated to the Hudson chapter of Meals on Wheels. Permits are $20 for both days and can be obtained at the Public Works building, 64 Cedar Street, during regular business hours. Cash only. NOTRE DAME DE L’ÎLE PERROT Skateboard enthusiasts will be showcasing their prowess at the Notre-Dame-del’Île-Perrot skate park for the NDIP 2017 Classic which will take place Saturday, June 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rain date Sunday, June 4). The NDIP Classic is a must for skaters of the region and compe�tors come from far and wide to “ride the bowl” at parc des Mésanges skate park. Par�cipants must register on the day of the compe��on between 10 and 11 a.m. Prizes include $1000 in scholarships ($500 for 1st place, $300 for 2nd place, and $200 for third) given by the Caisse Desjardins Vaudreuil-Soulanges. $2000 in products is offered by the partners of the event. Tristan Rennie, a professional skater from California, will be present again this year and will make a spectacular demonstra�on of his great talent. Join us at
the corner of Boulevard Perrot and Aumais Street. PINCOURT The Mouvement d’Expression Ar�s�que Libre (M.E.A.L.) is holding its spring exhibiƟon and sale of painƟngs and sculptures Saturday, June 10, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, June 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Pincourt Omnicentre, 375 boul. Cardinal Léger. There will be a Vernissage on Saturday, June 10, from 4 to 6 p.m. All are welcome. STE. ANNE DE BELLEVUE Yoga for NOVA, Edi�on 6, takes place Saturday, June 3, 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Centre Harpell, 60 St-Pierre Street. One hour yoga class for adults, no experience required – bilingual. Minimum dona�on: $15 per person. Light snack - Door Prizes. Ladies Auxiliary Spring Bazaar takes place June 3, at Legion Branch 91, 28 Ste. Anne Street, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring bake table, white elephant, books, cra�s, jewelry, Half & Half money tree, and great prizes for raffle draw. For more informa�on call (514) 457-9332. No admission charge. All proceeds go to the Legion Branch 91. ST. LAZARE Annual garage sale of La Source d’Entraide! Saturday, June 3. Tables will be installed at the back of the building, in the main parking lot. Various items, clothing, jewelry and toys will be on sale. The sewing workshop will also have a table where they will sell their original crea�ons. Come and taste hot dogs and cookies and enjoy the shop”s extended opening hours which will remain open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. excep�onally! Address: 2252 Ste-Angélique. VAUDREUIL-DORION Join us for an interacƟve free videoconference in English presented by Parkinson Canada to increase your awareness and understanding of Parkinson’s Disease. Wednesday, June 7, from 9:45 a.m. to noon at the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de la Montérégie-Ouest (CISSSMO) CLSC et Centre de services ambulatoires de Vaudreuil-Dorion, 3031 boulevard de la Gare, room # 214 on 2nd oor. For informa�on and reserva�ons, contact Fred Agnew at (450) 424-5727, ext. 227 or �agnew@ ree.qc.ca. FURTHER AFIELD The Glengarry Pioneer Museum will ring with the sound of hammers hi�ng anvils during its second-annual Smith-In Blacksmith FesƟval Saturday, June 3, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than a dozen blacksmiths from across Ontario, Quebec, and the USA will come together to share their skills and products. Many of the smiths will have items on display and for sale. This year’s event also features a variety of local cra�speople, ar�sans, and vendors to complement the visiting smiths. Chili-dogs, hot dogs, snacks, and refreshments will be available for sale in the museum’s cheese factory. There will be games and ac�vi�es for children, including a horseshoe tournament near the school house. Join us at 1645 County Road 30, Dunvegan, Ontario. For more info call (613) 527-5230.
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Seniors’ residence in Hudson to receive upgrade thanks to Government of Canada Funding
Lauren Mitchell
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An announcement at the Manoir Cavagnal Seniors’ residence in Hudson was made this past Thursday, May 25 by Peter Schie�e, Member of Parliament for Vaudreuil-Soulanges. Schie�e announced that Canada’s Budget 2016’s Renova�on
and Retrot of Exis�ng Social Housing Fund will allow the Manoir Cavagnal to be renovated with a non-repayable contribu�on of $153,988.36. “I am proud to announce today, an investment of nearly $154,000 that our government is making in the Manoir for the Reno-Retro 2016,” said Schie�e. “As a government, and as Canadians, we must
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Rigaud Mayor and Manoir Cavagnal Director Hans Gruenwald Jr. and Vaudreuil-Soulanges MP Peter SchieŅe (together, centre) are anked by legion dignitaries in announcing the infusion of federal funding to the only seniors’ facility in Hudson.
never forget how our country has achieved the success we’ve seen today, and that is thanks to our seniors. That is why, in turn, we have a duty to take care of the next genera�on before us to make sure that they receive the comfortable and dignied re�rement that they all deserve.” The Manoir houses those on low or medium incomes and having been open for almost 40 years, it is �me for some renova�ons that will focus improving on the building’s security for its residents. “The Manoir is Hudson’s only seniors’ residence and this investment will develop be�er, and above all safer, infrastructure for the seniors and our community,” said Schie�e. “These funds will go towards renova�ng the building’s only elevator, and adding re detec�on systems to each
and every one of the apartments. Our seniors deserve safety and peace of mind, and we have a sacred duty to ensure that our seniors are well taken care of in their re�rement. “The Government of Canada is focusing on improving the living standards of seniors, not only in Vaudreuil-Soulanges, but the whole country,” said Schie�e. “In the Budget 2017, there has been a $300 million increase in the Health and Social Services department and $1 million in other provincial services that directly impact senior ci�zens. $11.2 billion has also been invested in a Na�onal Housing strategy that will go to rebuilding and renewing affordable housing to ensure that seniors will be comfortable in re�rement.”
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Spring projects Deck out your deck with these ideas Stephanie O’Hanley
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Looking to spruce up your deck? Before you start decoraƟng you’ll want to make sure your deck is in Ɵp-top condiƟon since it’s constantly exposed to the elements. AŌer removing your deck’s surface of anything you usually keep there – like your barbecue, furniture, and any potted plants – you’ll want to sweep and clear away any debris. AŌer that, either hose down (use the sprayer seƫng) or scrub away stubborn dirt. You can also use a power washer to refresh your deck but if you go that route you need to be careful you don’t gouge the wood badly. Get your deck ready Once the dirt and debris are gone, you can use a non-chlorine bleach, Trisodium phosphate (TSP) or a TSP alternaƟve, or a cleaner especially designed for cleaning wood. Then scrub your deck down with the cleaner and rinse it. When your deck is dry, assess it for damage. There may be areas where the wood needs to be sanded down, repaired or even replaced. You may need to repaint secƟons or even the whole
thing and apply a stain and/or a sealant to prevent wood rot and mildew from seƫng in. Once your deck is ready, then it’s Ɵme to redecorate but before puƫng everything back, think about how you want to use your deck. A gardening oasis Gardeners can grow vegetables on decks in self-watering raised planters and in pots supported by deck protectors that elevate pots and prevent damage and stains. If space on your deck is limited and you get enough light, nurseries and garden stores sell planters designed specically to be set up on a wall so you can create your own living wall with leƩuce mixes for salads, tomatoes, or berries. Frugal gardeners may want to use a window shuƩer for a verƟcal garden or upcycle a wooden pallet into a unique garden (go online for examples and how-to instrucƟons). Love birds? Install a hummingbird feeder or a squirrel-proof bird feeder. Make your deck an outdoor living room Along with a garden or even a gardening oasis, you can make your deck enjoyable by having it act as an extension
of your living room. A privacy screen, comfortable outdoor furniture, pillows, throw blankets and lanterns can lend a relaxing atmosphere. Entertain and add magical lighƟng If you use your deck for outdoor entertaining, you’ll want to take the Ɵme to organize your paƟo furniture so people can sit comfortably but also move from your deck and into the house or your yard. You can even add a (codecompliant) re pit to keep your guests
warm on chilly evenings. If you want to make your deck appear truly magical at night, you can have a lot of fun arranging lighƟng. Choices include inset lights on the edges of your deck, paƟo light strings, solar-powered paƟo lights, or even fairy lights for mason jars. Summer is short so make the best of outdoor rest and relaxaƟon just steps from your indoors.
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Spring projects The English Gardener Impatient for Impatiens? James Parry
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With spring owering bulbs now past their peak, and with the cooler temperaPHOTO BY GREG JONES tures and all the rain we’ve been having of late, it’s hard to believe just how gorgeous many gardens in our region are looking right now. Perennially speaking, that is! In mine, for example, lovely Lilacs have seemingly never looked so good this early. Arching Bleeding Hearts are blooming brilliantly. Ant-covered Peony buds
are burgeoning. DiƩo for Oriental Poppies, albeit without the ants. PreƩy Pink Campions are popping up everywhere. Deliriously-fragrant Lily of the Valley are in full ower. Ground-hugging blue and white Violets and fabulous and everfaithful Forget-me-Nots are a joy to behold. Also in blue, amazing ground-hugging Ajuga. And tall, stately, white Queen Anne’s Lace - much underesƟmated in my humble opinion - are soaring above all while adding a right royal regal touch. And that’s even before mulƟ-faceted ats of annuals and hanging baskets - all selling like hot cakes this past weekend at garden centres and box stores everywhere - are planted or hung to add colour and specic accents to the mix.
One of the best sellers, again this year, being New Guinea ImpaƟens. Which, ever since 2013 when regular accent ImpaƟens was virtually wiped out by a devastaƟng blight dubbed ImpaƟens Downy Mildew (IDM), has been the number-one pick of annuals ready to plant. And it doesn’t take a rocket scienƟst to gure out why. NaƟve to New Guinea as their name implies, they are immune to IDM for which there is no known cure. They come in a variety of shades including white, red, pink, violet, coral and purple. Their owers are much bigger than regular ImpaƟens. They thrive in morning
sun and aŌernoon shade from four to six hours. And they do not need deadheading as they shed their owers naturally and just keep on blooming. If you pop them in pots or planters, however, you should water them daily if it hasn’t been raining the day before. And every two weeks, just to give them a boost and some tender loving care, treat them to a water-soluble ferƟlizer such as 20-20-20. They will love you for it! UnƟl next Ɵme, have fun in your garden. ImpaƟens and all! E-mail: creaƟon@videotron.ca
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Coming in a variety of colours, New Guinea ImpaƟens are a real showstopper in pots or ower beds this summer.
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Spring projects Natural ways to help repel mosquitoes from your backyard Lauren Mitchell
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According to a recent CBC news report, this year may be two to three �mes worse for buzzing mosquitoes. Due to the ooding that occurred in the past month, clusters of mosquito eggs will be able to hatch. Mosquito eggs can lay dormant for seven to eight years unless they get saturated in water, and due to the excessive amount of rain, it’s �me for those eggs to release thousands of the cri�ers with peak season expected at the end of June. “Stagnant water a�racts mosquitoes to lay their eggs, because it is a perfect breeding ground for them,” said Patrick Beauchamp from Vaudreuil-Dorion’s ABC Extermina�on. “The water allows the mosquito eggs to grow and hatch. This year with the ooding, it will be a lot worse. “Mosquito repellents are most effec�ve in dry weather,” explained Beauchamp. “Mosquitoes don’t do well in the heat and dryness. If it rains, it will highly dilute the ability of the repellent, and rain a�racts mosquitoes due to high water levels.”
Get rid of any water outdoors Mosquito eggs cannot grow unless they are submerged in water – if there’s no water to land in, mosquitoes will not lay eggs. Be sure to empty any bird baths or pets’ water bowls. Make sure gu�ers are draining well and empty any garden items that collect water. Pour dry coffee grounds into standing water If you are too late and eggs have already been laid in the puddles in your backyard, try pouring dry coffee grounds into it. The eggs that are in the water will be forced to come to the surface and as they do, they will be deprived of oxygen, unable to hatch. This will prevent mosquitoes from breeding in that area again, since the water is contaminated. Citronella Candles Leaving burning citronella candles outside may help repel mosquitoes as they reportedly hate the smell and will not come close to a ame. The odour of the candle helps to mask scents that are a�rac�ve to them, like carbon dioxide and lac�c acid that humans give off.
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YAN 15 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
VAUDREUIL-DORION 1133, Harwood Road
450 455-5658 Thursday, June 1, 2017
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Warmth Of Leather Our Expert Advice
Leather is a natural product. It breathes and has individual characteristics that make it unique. Irregularities in the grain such as scars, insect bites and other natural marks should not be considered as defects. Only real leather shows these characteristics that prove its uniqueness. Today there are many products on the market that are almost identical to leather at a lower cost, but leather will always surpass them in quality and longevity. Sometimes these alternate products such as vinyl, bonded or recycled leather and polyurethane are combined with leather to lower the cost of your living room set. Come and meet our experts before making any decisions on the purchase of a new set. IMPORTED FROM ITALY
100% leather sofa
ONLY
2299.95
$
IMPORTED FROM ITALY
100% leather sofa with solid wood base
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2599.95
100% leather sofa on solid wood base
$
or $63.89/month interest free
$
MADE IN CANADA
or $72.22/ month interest free
100% leather sofa
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2599.95
or $72.22/month interest free
MADE IN CANADA
100% leather sectional sofa
$
MADE IN CANADA
$
or $55.55/month interest free
MADE IN CANADA
100% leather sofa
3799.95
$
Thursday, June 1, 2017
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1949.95
or $54.17/month interest free
NO INTEREST / FINANCIAL PLANS AVAILABLE
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1999.95
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or $105.55/month interest free
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