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Canoeing for Canada Seventeen paddlers set off in two canoes from Hudson’s Greenwood Centre for Living History this week on their way to O�awa where they’ll meet up with 200 fellow paddlers from across the country on Saturday, July 1, to celebrate Canada’s sesquicentennial. See story on page 13.

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Hudson wins wrongful dismissal case launched by former DG Carmen Marie Fabio

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The long-awaited decision in Hudson’s former Director General Catherine Haulard’s wrongful dismissal case was announced June 26 with Judge Mylène Alder ruling in favour of the town.

Haulard, who was hired in August 2013 following the departure of former DG Louise Léger-Villandré (who was later arrested and convicted for fraud and breach of trust a�er misappropria�ng $1.1 million from the town coffers), was suspended for two weeks in February, 2015 following what Mayor Ed Prévost described as a falling-out between Haulard and Labour Rela�ons Consultant Judy Sheehan who was hired to help council renego�ate the labour rela�ons agreement with the unionized employees of the town. The disagreement stemmed from a dispute a�er the price of the nego�a�on began to climb over $10,000.

Following her unpaid suspension, Haulard did not return to her posi�on though Prévost said she was offered the opportunity to return on three occasions the following month.

“We took that to mean that she had le� her job,” said Prévost.

Haulard then brought her case before Quebec’s Commission des rela�ons du travail last November with legal representa�on by Hudson resident and lawyer Véronique Fischer.

TesƟmony and request for reinstatement The two-week hearing saw the tes�mony of over two dozen witnesses as the judge considered Haulard’s requests to quash her (alleged) dismissal, reinstate her employment with all associated rights and privileges, and be awarded full compensa�on for losses and damages suffered as a result of the dismissal.

It also requested “… the Town of Hudson cease harassment and retaliatory measures against her.” Haulard alleged she was the vic�m of a disguised dismissal when she was suspended and that the

suspension was in retalia�on for drawing a�en�on to reported ethics’ viola�ons in the price of Sheehan’s labour nego�a�on fees.

The Town of Hudson, represented by Dunton Rainville lawyer Orélie Landreville, contended Haulard’s claims were frivolous as they had never removed her from her posi�on and denied having prevented her from carrying out her du�es. Her suspension was a sanc�on for, “…gestures and a�tudes contrary to the interests of ci�zens and the City. At the end of this (suspension) the plain�ff chose not to report for work.”

Contradictory tesƟmony The judgement cites numerous instances of contradictory tes�mony on the part of Haulard, par�cularly in rela�on to determining the policy of bidding for contracts ranging between $10,000 and $99,999 for which the town would typically require two bidders. A�er one bid was submi�ed at a rate of $175/ hour by Fédéra�on des travailleurs et travailleuses du Québec (FTQ) member Lawrence McBrearty, Sheehan was hired at $150/hour with McBrearty saying he would be able to advise Sheehan if necessary.

There is also conic�ng tes�mony on when Haulard raised concerns with the mayor and council over the amount of Sheehan’s invoices. As reported in Your Local Journal, February, 2016, “The mayor contends at the point council was made aware the fees had passed the limit, the negoƟaƟon period was already nearing its end. Sheehan made her nal presentaƟon to four of the six councillors Sunday, February 1 and to the union February 10. The collecƟve agreement for the town’s approximately 33 unionized workers expired October 28, 2014 and the new one has not yet been accepted.

Prévost said Haulard opted not to be a part of the union negoƟaƟons due to, ‘A personal riŌ which I can’t explain.’”

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Former Hudson Director General Catherine Haulard had launched a wrongful dismissal case against the town and, following two weeks of tesƟmony last year and a 47-page judgement delivered this week, the judge ruled in favour of the town.

Mayor Prévost which stated, in part, “… your recent a�tude by which you no�ed me on Thursday, February 12, 2015 that you were taking a week of vaca�on from February 13 to 20, 2015, (during a �me) when you had taken on a major ac�vity organized by the City of Hudson, the “Snow Fest” of February 14 and 15, 2015, leaves us perplexed and demonstrates your lack of professionalism and disinterest in the Ci�zens of Hudson.”

The le�er urged her to improve and change her behaviour to ensure the interests of the City of Hudson are at the forefront and concludes advising Haulard if she does not comply, the town will resort to more stringent measures including dismissal. Haulard did not return to her post.

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And justice for some While the Town of Hudson may be claiming victory following this week’s decision by Tribunal administra�f du travail (TAT) that did not concur with former Director General Catherine Haulard’s claim of wrongful dismissal, it’s a pyrrhic victory once the nal tally is calculated.

A�er crawling – dusty and ba�lescarred – out of the 40-year wake of nancial detritus le� by another former DG, the town seemed to be get�ng back on track before a litany of legal challenges added to the ongoing balance sheet with the total teetering close to $1 million over ve years.

That’s a lot of coin for a town of about 5000.

Of course the town had no choice but to defend itself against allega�ons of impropriety but, like all costs, are borne of compromise.

Municipal taxes, loathsome as they are, ought to at least offer tangible benets jus�fying the price tag of living in any town – safe streets, proper sidewalks, parks for the kids, and func�oning governance.

The amount paid out every year should not have to include a substan�al por�on for grievances, arguments, and pe�y ingh�ng.

Jus�ce may have been served, but it was served up at a he�y cost.

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Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot resident Darlene Flynn recently captured this beauƟful paleƩe of colours on Lac-SaintLouis. 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 Hudson’s Water RestricƟons Dear Editor, If the purpose of the water restric�on in Hudson is to conserve water, why then is the use of large quan��es of water allowed? The lling of pools, unlimited use on construc�on sites – which makes one wonder: If there is not enough water currently for the ci�zens of Hudson, why are more houses/condos being built? And how much of our drinking water was used to wash Hudson’s roads recently?

Those with supplementary wells are allowed to water lawns, wash cars, etc. – and yet they are using the same aquifer that the town uses.

However, the ci�zens are not allowed to use a bucket of water to wash outside windows and siding?

I fail to see how this water restric�on will conserve our water supply.

And why has the town’s automa�c no�ca�on by telephone not been used to advise everyone?

Sincerely, Kathleen Conway Hudson Town Sewers Dear Editor, Reference a recent ar�cle by John Jantak regarding St. Lazare resident Marc Leblanc, whose basement has ooded twice due to town sewer backups and who is s�ll unable to use toilets, showers, or dishwasher when it rains (St. Lazare checking for illegal sewage system hookups, June 8, page 5). Mayor Robert Grimaudo stated that, “part of the problem is caused by some residents illegally discharging run-off water into the sewers” and that the town frequently sends employees to a loca�on to pump out the sewer pipes in order to lower the level.

Mayor Grimaudo also stated, “a stream that runs nearby is another reason for the backow problem, because the accumulated sediment

and silt at the bo�om of the stream needs to be removed, but can only be done with MRC approval.”

The issue of smaller sewer pipes in the downtown area, as well as smaller sewer pipes downstream from the Leblanc residence, has not been raised. Some of these smaller sewer pipes were installed when St. Lazare had less than 3,500 residents, which is why this ‘temporary pumping’ is a frequent occurrence. No one has iden�ed exactly what is pumped out of these pipes and where it is pumped to!

When the town connects these pumps to lower the level in the sewer pipe, there are three connec�ng points, one of which is at a pumping sta�on at Rue des Cèdres and Rue St. Germain, where the discharged ow goes into a nearby stream, ironically named “Décharge St. Lazare” which runs past Pataterie Le Belle Province and on down to Ruisseau Denis-Vinet and into Lac des Deux Montagnes.

The “accumula�on of sediment and silt in this nearby stream” men�oned by Mayor Grimaudo, is probably due to the town’s temporary installed pumps discharging raw sewage mixed with rain water into this steam, and they have been doing so for nearly a decade.

The frequency of these temporary discharges seems to be with any signicant rainfall, or spring thaw, but the volume of these discharges and the content of these discharges are unknown.

If the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges know this ‘stream needs accumulated sediment and silt removed,’ then they surely know that the town of St. Lazare frequently discharges raw sewage mixed with rain water into this same stream.

This prac�ce will con�nue un�l St. Lazare replaces all of these small sewer pipes, in and around downtown, but in the mean�me we s�ll have Au Galop and a new $11.4 million Town Hall.

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St. Lazare councillor questions timing of traffic roundabout land purchase John Jantak

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The recent acquisi�on of six parcels of land by the Town of St. Lazare for the possible construc�on of a roundabout at the intersec�on of Avenue Bédard and Chemin St. Louis has le� one municipal councillor baffled about the �ming of the purchase.

District 4 Councillor Marc-André Esculier contends that since no decision will be made regarding the future of the intersec�on un�l a�er the upcoming municipal elec�on on November 5, it was inappropriate for a majority of council, including Mayor Robert Grimaudo, to have voted in favour of the purchase during the June 6 council session.

Esculier was the only councillor to vote against it.

“I did not agree with the premature buyout of these proper�es and I s�ll don’t,” Esculier told Your Local Journal. “I haven’t changed my posi�on. I s�ll think that the elected officials in November, whoever they may be, will decide whether or not there’s a roundabout, traffic lights or anything at all. It’s the new council that should have been given the responsibility to buy out these proper�es.”

Land reserves Grimaudo said the council under former Mayor Pierre Kary’s administra�on had voted to put three-year reserves on the land, which was renewed for another three-year period over two years ago under Grimaudo’s administra�on when he was re-elected to his rst full four-year term as mayor in 2013. He was rst elected in a June 2012 by-elec�on

to replace Kary who abruptly resigned his post.

Since the current reserves for the six parcels of land would expire before the end of the current administra�on’s mandate, Grimaudo said most councillors felt it would be more expedient if they went ahead with the purchase rather than having to provide an undetermined amount of nancial compensa�on to the affected property owners, which is mandated under provincial decree.

“When you decide to put a reserve on the land and then decide you’re not going to purchase it, the owners have recourse,” said Grimaudo. “One way or another, there was going to be some costs involved. There were six plots of land that were purchased for $240,000. We came $100,000 under budget.”

Purchase negoƟaƟons Nego�a�ons between the town and property owners regarding the land purchases were done solely by the town’s administra�ve personnel and there was never any poli�cal interference during the process, said Grimaudo.

“We just didn’t pull numbers out of the air. We had professional evaluators come in to make the assessments and based the nego�a�ons on the es�mated value of each property,” he added.

“Rumours that it would cost between $600,000 to $1 million to expropriate the land – that was just disinforma�on put out by people who have poli�cal mo�va�ons.”

With the expropria�on nalized, reaching a consensus on whether the town should proceed with a roundabout or select another op�on may not be easy to achieve. Grimaudo contends

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District 4 Councillor Marc-André Esculier said the decision on whether the town should have purchased private land for the proposed roundabout at the intersecƟon of Avenue Bédard and Chemin St. Louis should have been made by the newly-elected council aŌer the upcoming municipal elecƟon on November 5.

a roundabout is the most cost-efficient and prac�cal solu�on whereas Esculier contends a revamped intersec�on with

mo�on-sensor stop-lights on Chemin St. Louis is more economical and prac�cal.

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THE SOAPBOX CARMEN MARIE FABIO

Don’t bug me It’s that �me of year again that, for reasons I s�ll don’t fully understand, all you hot-weather people seem so eager to embrace, welcoming back the summer season replete with humidity, sunburn, heatstroke and... bugs. Yes, I know there are some benets like the lack of snow but for cold-weather-loving people like me, bugs are the insult to the injury that heat wields for at least three months of the Canadian year.

I have no problem with the benecial arachnids and aphidmunching ladybugs that sit sentry on the various leaves in my garden. Rather, it’s the myriad crop of mosquitoes (from the big stupid ones to the lightning fast small ones) to the rst arrogant carpenter ant that awkwardly marched across my living room oor this spring groggily looking for a food source.

I have an agreement with the spiders in my house – stay out of my way and I won’t kill you. For the most part they comply and when the last fool dropped onto my head a�er I stepped out of the shower, he was quickly and efficiently eliminated.

Living with boys means an endless supply of six and eightlegged creatures makes its way into the house and, with a little jerry-rigging, an old aquarium quickly became a makeshi� residence for an endless supply of cri�ers. And while Slimy the Snail and Priscilla the Praying Man�s graced us with their presence for a few weeks (honestly, we actually bought crickets for Priscilla to snack on) it was an unnamed spider who stayed with us for almost eight months that really cap�vated our a�en�on.

Found in the wood pile by my husband, my then 10-yearold came in asking for a container in which to put another foundling. Being used to this request, I didn’t bat an eye un�l he came back with the latest addi�on to our menagerie – the biggest spider I had ever laid eyes on in the Northern Hemisphere. As a former colleague succinctly yelled, “The thing’s got fur!”

She quickly consumed every other living thing in the aquarium and, in the middle of the night, could almost be heard straining against the screened lid and pounding on the glass demanding more food. While her rst pregnancy came as a bit of a surprise, her subsequent second and third pregnancies, while she was alone in her aquarium, le� us scratching our heads. Not to men�on the fact that all of her offspring disappeared. Knowing that I would have no�ced hundreds of spiders suddenly appearing in my home and knowing that the aquarium lid had not been removed, I’m forced to draw the conclusion that she just ate her brood. Pragma�c, execu�ve decision.

The boys are a li�le older now but the allure of the insect world has not lost its appeal and as the creeping upward-thermometer reveals the life forms that have laid dormant for the past few months, I’ve no doubt the aquarium will soon be dusted off and its role of insect keeper and seasonal entertainment centre duly reinstated.

Revisited. This column originally ran June 6, 2013.

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SporƟng a new roof and renovated kitchens, Auberge Willow Inn will soon be welcoming long-Ɵme and new fans.

Summer reservations for Hudson’s landmark Auberge Willow Inn James Armstrong

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Following its surprise closure last November, the legendary Auberge Willow Inn will be taking dining reserva�ons in the very near future according to spokesperson Vanessa Ades.

“We hope to have the restaurant open by the beginning of August,” she said in an interview with Your Local Journal this week.

Ongoing renova�ons to the kitchens have taken longer than an�cipated and a new roof is currently being installed.

“We pulled out the kitchen equipment to send it away for cleaning and we didn’t like what we saw – we couldn’t just patch it up,” she said. “We have one shot to do it all and we don’t want to be closed ever again.”

New ownership Montreal husband and wife team, David Ades and Patricia Wenzel and their daughter Vanessa Ades are the new owners responsible for the major renova�ons to the Hudson icon. They bought the property in January 2017 following its closure by the previous owner Michel Poirier.

Chef Shaun Hughes Born and raised in Hudson and currently residing there with his wife and children, Shaun Hughes has earned a Canada-wide culinary pedigree. From Vancouver to Toronto and Montreal,

Hughes has a wide variety of training including �me spent with Chef MarcOlivier Frappier of Joe Beef in Montreal.

“Shaun has a long history of working different posi�ons in the kitchen. He’s done it all,” said Ades. “He reached out to us and we both had the same kind of vision of what we wanted the Willow to be,” she added. Hughes has a connec�on to the Hudson ins�tu�on that began when he worked there as a teenager.

What’s on the menu?

“It’s going to be a menu that varies with the seasons with a Bri�sh avour,” said Ades. The focus will be on locally grown fresh produce in conjunc�on with Chef Hughes’ team producing all the bakery and butchery products on-site; breads, pastries, sausages and other charcuterie meats. When asked if the tradi�onal steak and kidney pie will be returning, she answered it would be a possibility suitable for the winter months.

Future plans include a vegetable garden and a greenhouse to grow fresh produce.

“We are not sure yet, we might use some of the parking lot as a garden and for the greenhouse but that’s s�ll up in the air. It’s a project for 2018.” said Ades.

As for the inn itself, there are plans for further renova�ons to the remainder of the restaurant, guest suites, and interiors.

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Ste. Anne’s Hospital celebrates its 100th anniversary England for D-Day and other campaigns when he rst went over in spring 1944, but he never saw combat.

Francis Scarpaleggia, Liberal Member of Parliament for Lac St. Louis, Ste. Anne’s Mayor Paola Hawa, former hospital directors general, and about 100 pa�ents also par�cipated in the occasion which featured a slide show detailing the health care facility’s history and a cake emblazoned with a 100-years logo.

Fiƫng homage Hawa said that in a year that includes the 375th anniversary of Montreal and

Canada’s 150th birthday, it was a �ng homage to honour the hospital’s 100th year-of-service and the veterans who con�nue to receive care at the facility a�er serving their country.

“Our histories are inextricably linked,” said Hawa. “A decision that was made in 1917 basically forged our municipality for 100 years. Ste. Anne’s is all about veterans, their stories and how they shaped our community. I never realized Ste. Anne’s was chosen because of its close loca�on to the railway. Just this fact alone changed our history.”

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Jim McCann, 93, and Ethel Lawson, 91, speak to reporters following a celebraƟon marking the 100th anniversary of Ste. Anne’s Hospital last Thursday, June 22.

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A decision made more than a century ago to temporarily locate a military hospital in Ste. Anne de Bellevue to treat wounded soldiers from World War I and which eventually became a permanent veterans’ facility was marked with a special tribute at Ste. Anne’s Hospital to recognize its 100th anniversary last Thursday, June 22.

“Even though we weren’t born, we can remember what these veterans did for us and I’m honoured to be able to celebrate 100 years. We s�ll have a number of World War II veterans at this facility which shows the quality of services and support we give them,” said Benoît Morin, President and Chief Execu�ve Officer (CEO) of the West Island Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CIUSSS).

The hospital, which was transferred from federal to provincial jurisdic�on in April 2016, has become an integral part of the CIUSSS as a geriatric facility for the general popula�on while s�ll providing specialized care and services for veterans.

TransiƟon to geriatric centre “Having Ste. Anne’s Hospital as part of the West Island CIUSSS is fantas�c

for our popula�on. Even though it was a very complex transi�on from federal to provincial jurisdic�on, we’ve maintained the level of services. As we look ahead, we wish to maintain all the services to really make it a geriatric centre that helps the popula�on at large,” Morin told Your Local Journal.

“The level of exper�se here benets not only the veterans but also the civilians. We’re integra�ng more civilians and the mix of cultures is going very well. I hope Ste. Anne’s will be standing for the next 100 years,” added Morin.

Veterans ‘well looked aŌer’ World War II veteran Jim McCann, 93, has been a resident at the hospital for the past 16 months and said he he’s pleased with the level of care he receives. “I think they’re very well looked a�er,” said Ethel Lawson, 91, McCann’s partner for 37 years.

McCann was a member of the First Canadian Parachute Ba�alion, Sixth Bri�sh Airborne Division and trained in

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Clarification

The Hudson lot intended for the construc�on of the proposed Villa Wyman assisted living seniors’ residence is located west of Wyman Memorial United Church. It is currently used as a parking

lot accessed from Main Road through the area between the church and Stephenson Court. The church is located at 513 Main Road, on a lot at the corner of Main Road and Selkirk Street.

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MOVIE REVIEW MATT MILLER

Movies You Might Have Missed Title: Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011) Directed: David Gelb Genre: Documentary Accessible on: YouTube Brief Synopsis: Revered sushi chef Jiro Ono strives for perfec�on in his work, while his eldest son, Yoshikazu, has trouble living up to his father’s legacy.

Aggregate Scores: 7.9 IMDb 99% Ro�en Tomatoes Ebert 3/4 Stars Review: If you choose a job you love, according to the old adage, you will never work a day in your life. While many of us would roll our eyes at that no�on, for 3-star Michelin award winning Chef Jiro Ono, it is his most basic philosophy. The �tle is no exaggera�on: Jiro admits freely that he has “visions” of sushi, even a�er working 18-hour days in his 80s. His dedica�on pays off, not only in adora�on from other chefs and critics, but by a fully booked restaurant, month-long wai�ng lists, and meals that start at 30,000 yen ($366 Canadian).

Jiro is a shokunin, a Japanese word meaning master ar�san. It is a �tle of utmost respect and responsibility, and the venerated chef does not take it lightly. The documentary goes to great lengths to show the intensive labour involved in his process. He picks only the most perfect seafood, hand-massages his octopus for over 45 minutes, and seats his guests in order of gender and handedness. No detail is too small in his unfaltering demand for perfec�on.

What is most impressive about this lm is how it looks beyond the incredible food and picks up on the fascina�ng family dynamics. In Japanese culture, it is customary for the son to follow in the footsteps of the father. But what happens when your father is the greatest at his cra�? Perfec�on is not a goal, it is a requirement. Jiro’s son Yoshikazu is incredibly talented in his own right. He has diligently worked under his father for over 30 years, but even he freely admits that if he produces the same quality sushi as Jiro, he will never be as successful. It is a sobering reality that obviously pains Yoshikazu. No ma�er how hard he tries, the spectre of his father will loom over him even a�er the restaurant is his. The documentarians portray this storyline be�er than most narra�ve lms, and it makes this documentary so much more engaging.

We are incredibly lucky to live in a �me when documentaries are more easily accessible than ever before, thanks to pla�orms like Ne�lix and YouTube. However, even against strong compe��on, Jiro towers above other food documentaries because it is able to capture a story instead of create one. There is nothing forced in this lm, as the beau�ful camerawork ows effortlessly from one scene to the next, much like Jiro’s courses. If you have watched recent docs like Chef’s Table, you will no�ce Jiro’s and director David Gelb’s stylis�c inuence immediately. Jiro has done for food what Planet Earth did for wildlife, and this makes it a can’t-miss lm.

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NDIP lmmaker Daniel Bertolino (centre) with Premier Philippe Couillard on the le� was awarded the honorary dis�nc�on of Officer.

Two Vaudreuil-Soulanges residents honoured at the Ordre national du Québec Vaudreuil MNA Marie-Claude Nichols is proud to announce two ci�zens have been honoured this year with the most pres�gious recogni�on awarded by the Québec government. The recipients were decorated Thursday, June 22, at a ceremony held in the Legisla�ve Council Chamber of the Parliament Building.

The recipients are Daniel Bertolino of Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot, who received the honorary dis�nc�on of Ofcer and Dr. Serge Gauthier of Hudson who received the �tle of Chevalier.

“It is a great pleasure for me to know that people from my riding will join the ranks of the Ordre na�onal du Québec,” said Nichols. “Mr. Bertolino and Mr. Gauthier have stood out, excelled, and inspired, in their own way and in their respec�ve elds. They contribute to the vitality of the county of Vaudreuil and of Québec as a whole”.

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Hudson resident Dr. Serge Gauthier (right) with Vaudreuil MNA Marie-Claude Nichols received the �tle of Chevalier for his decades of work with Alzheimer’s research.

received the Order of Canada for his 30 years of helping to improve the quality of life for those suffering from Alzheimer’s-related memory and cogni�ve decits, as well as their families and caregivers. He also volunteers his �me at the Hudson Medicentre as a neurology consultant for pa�ents throughout the region.

A total of 33 recipients were honoured by the Premier of Quebec in June 2017.

Founded in 1984, the Ordre na�onal du Québec is the highest dis�nc�on awarded by the Québec government.

Every fall, a public call for applica�ons is launched on the internet and in the media. Following the evalua�on of the candidatures, the Council of the Ordre na�onal du Québec recommends to the Prime Minister the appointments of the year, which are formalized by government decree, for the presenta�on of insignia in June.

Coast Guard Nautical Rescue Station possible for Hudson James Armstrong

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Hudson Town Council passed a preliminary posiƟon resoluƟon at the monthly meeƟng Monday, June 5, that allows for discussions to take place between the municipality and the federal government concerning the installaƟon of a NauƟcal Rescue StaƟon in Hudson.

Requirements Councillor Barbara Robinson made some of the details public in the reading of the resoluƟon. The requirements include an 800 square-foot building with a ve to 10-year lease agreement, connecƟons to sanitaƟon faciliƟes, potable water, and electricity. Parking for a watercraŌ trailer and three parking spaces for students, and safe docking faciliƟes for a 7.33 metre watercraŌ are also required. There were also sƟpulaƟons regarding high water marks and protecƟon for the riverbank.

Projected Ɵmeline The project, if accepted by both parƟes, is to be implemented by mid-May 2018 with an agreement in place by July, 2017. The goal of the project is to oversee boaƟng safety on the OƩawa River and Lake of Two Mountains.

Benets According to the document read

by Robinson, the Hudson community will benet from increased security for ciƟzens, increased employment, and a partnership between Hudson Emergency Services and the Government of Canada.

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Continued from page 6 Anchorage House Anchorage House, across the street from Auberge Willow, has ve bedrooms and can be rented independently. “It’s currently occupied by a couple from Rigaud who were forced out of their home during the ooding,” she said.

“We also had a group from Alberta that were here to help with the ood relief,” she added. According to Ades, the ood touched none of the buildings although

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There could be a new lease on life for Hudson’s wharf with proposed nauƟcal rescue staƟon.

Possible locaƟons Although the resoluƟon did not indicate where the project would be built, the topic of the locaƟon for the project was discussed during the quesƟon period at the end of the meeƟng.

“Maybe we need to think about resurrecƟng the old wharf,” said resident Marcus Owen. The ensuing discussion raised the issue of ownership of the wharf located at the end of Wharf Road

the OƩawa River did rise to the level of the Willow Inn’s paƟo.

Hudson Mayor Ed Prévost said he was impressed with the amount of work that has been done to Auberge Willow Inn. “I’m very excited it’s reopening,” he told Your Local Journal. “I haven’t been inside yet but I did see the new steel roof that’s being installed and that’s really something else,” he added. Auberge Willow Inn is located at 208 Main Road, Hudson, Quebec.

on the OƩawa River east of the Hudson Yacht Club. Mayor Ed Prévost resolved that issue in an interview on Tuesday, June 27.

“It belongs to the town,” said Prévost.

His asserƟon was further corroborated in a conversaƟon with former Mayor Michael EllioƩ on Wednesday, June 28.

“The federal government sold the wharf to the town several years ago for a dollar,” said EllioƩ. He recounted how a similar situaƟon happened in various municipaliƟes with wharves belonging to the federal government along the river. The end result was that the towns became responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the faciliƟes. Jack Layton Park is also a possible locaƟon for the project.

“We are very pleased to be negoƟating with them to implement this project,” said Hudson’s Director General Jean-Pierre Roy on Wednesday, June 28.

“We want it very much for the Town of Hudson and the region,” he added. Roy wasn’t able to give any further details

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about the project. He noted that other towns are also being considered for the project.

The project is under the jurisdicƟon of the Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard Inshore Rescue Boat Service Program (IRB Service).

According to their web site, the IRB Service was created in the mid 1970s as part of the government’s Career Oriented Summer Employment Program. The goal of the program that later became the Federal Student Work Experience Program was to provide post-secondary students with training, mentoring, and real life experience in the area of water safety search and rescue operaƟons.

Currently, the Canadian Coast Guard hires and trains student candidates to become members of IRB crew. Two crews of three people usually run each installaƟon.

“We are very willing to have this staƟon,” said Roy. “BeƩer access to the water is safer access.”

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Jupiter and the Moon in the late evening sky of July 1 (image generated on SkySafari 5 for the iPad — see www.skysafariastronomy.com).

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Saturn and the Moon in the early evening sky of July 6 (image generated on SkySafari 5 for the iPad — see www.skysafariastronomy.com).

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Saturn and the Moon The Moon visits another of our solar system’s giant planets this month. Around July 6, if you look southeast early a�er dark, you will see the waxing Moon next to Saturn. The bright star to the right of the duo is Antares, the brightest star in the constella�on of Scorpius.

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Summer is here and we can nally enjoy warm evenings of barbecuing and stargazing as long as those rain clouds give us a break.

Jupiter and the Moon The month kicks off with a chance mee�ng of Jupiter and the Moon. On July 1, the crescent Moon will help you locate giant Jupiter. Just look for the bright ‘star’ to the lower right of the Moon any �me a�er dark in the southwestern sky (but before 11:30 p.m. when Jupiter and the Moon will be ge�ng close to se�ng below the horizon for the night).

The same evening, if you’d rather join a group of other amateur astronomers instead of gazing at the stars from out of your backyard, you can a�end the public stargazing party hosted by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada at the Morgan Arboretum in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue.

This is a great opportunity to meet other stargazers, get answers to your astronomy ques�ons, and gaze at celes�al objects (including planets, nebulae, star clusters, etc.) through powerful telescopes brought by some of the seasoned amateurs present. This event is free, and it kicks off with an introduc�on talk on astronomy around 7:30 p.m.

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So let’s kick off this week’s column with a story quite out of the ordinary. A li�le Hudson vigne�e, you might say, that could have had much bigger and more serious repercussions this past week.

I was passing by the corner of Cameron and Main Thursday morning when there was obviously something going on at one of the commercial buildings on the lake side there. Two Sûreté du Québec cars PHOTO BY and an ambulance with lights ashing, traffic piling MAURICE JEFFERIES up, and rubberneckers gathering. And being the nosy parker that I am - er, make that in-depth inves�ga�ve reporter - I hurried over to check it out.

“What’s up?” I asked long-�me Hudsonite, Ted Poulin, a talented local musician, former inves�gator un�l his re�rement with the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ), and a resident of the new apartment building further west on Main who just happened to be standing outside with a worried look on his face. “Ah, it’s a sad story James,” he sighed.

And this is what he told me.

--------------A TAXING SITUATION - “Over the past few days, I have twice found a man who moved in there recently and who is in his 80s unconscious and obviously heavily intoxicated,” he explained. “I got him back into his room and called the police and ambulance.

“But as he refused to go to hospital for treatment and he had done nothing illegal, there was li�le the police could do. Except to tell me that if I ever saw the guy ge�ng into his car to call them right away. Which I did this morning before following him in my own car to the intersec�on where he parked at Place Cameron and crossed the road to the tax office.

“Right now, I’m just wai�ng to see how it all turns out before going back to his apartment to check that all is okay there. But it’s sad. It’s obvious that this guy needs help. And there is just no way that he should be driving a car in his condi�on. He could have killed someone!”

Added Ted, “I really believe that all of us living in Hudson, or anywhere else for that ma�er, have a responsibility to do whatever we can do to make the community a be�er and safer place. I did what I could and I just hope that this guy gets the treatment he really needs.”

I later learned that the man, who was last seen being wheeled out to the ambulance on a gurney complete with oxygen mask, had gone to the office to pick up his income tax return les and that staff there called for emergency assistance when they realized that he was really not well.

And Ted, however it turns out, take solace in the fact that you did what you could. And for that we should all be thankful!

--------------CELEBRATING CANADA DAY - And now on to this Saturday, July 1, when Hudson once again will be hos�ng Canada Day celebra�ons for folks from far and wide - for the rst �me in the eld behind St. Thomas School, 393 Main Road, as opposed to Thompson Park in previous years - and this �me around celebra�ng 150 years of ConfederaƟon. For the complete program and line-up culmina�ng with reworks at 10 p.m. at Jack Layton Park, go to www.hudson.quebec. And hope to see you there!

Meanwhile on that very same day, some 17 la�er day voyageurs who departed in their two canoes from Hudson early Monday morning, June 26, will be arriving in OƩawa to join three other ‘brigades’ as they are called at Victoria Island (Asinabke) which has been a tradi�onal mee�ng place for First NaƟons for over 5,000 years at the foot of the Parliament Buildings. (See story on page 13).

--------------PRAISEWORTHY PROMOTION - And in other news, I just learned that Padre Lieutenant Commander Carol Bateman, who served with dis�nc�on as Minister at both St. James Anglican Church and St. Mary’s last year and is now sta�oned at Base Borden in Ontario, will be promoted in August to the full rank of Commander and will be a�ached to the 4th Canadian Division Chaplain in Toronto that very same month.

Congratula�ons Carol PHOTO BY JAMES PARRY on behalf of your former Ted Poulin waits for news on an elderly man he parishioners and many followed to the corner of Cameron and Main after calling police. friends here in Hudson!

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Hudson wishes bon voyage to Ottawa-bound voyageurs in celebration of Canada Day Paddlers depart Jack Layton Park for Victoria Island at foot of Parliament Buildings James Parry

Your Local Journal

Like modern day voyageurs, 17 paddlers launched their two long canoes at Hudson’s Jack Layton Park Monday, June 26, en route to OƩawa where they will be joining some 200 others from throughout the country to celebrate Canada Day this Saturday, July 1.

AŌer camping out overnight at the nearby Greenwood Centre for Living History, they were up before sunrise to prepare for the journey that will see them paddle about 25 km daily – 40 on the last day – with overnight camping stays along the OƩawa River.

Dubbed the East Wind Brigade, all live in the OƩawa region but selected Hudson as their departure point and were thrilled that they did. Said chief organizer, Dot Bonnenfant, in an exclusive interview with Your Local Journal, “Greenwood and the people of Hudson have been so friendly and welcoming. It really is a beauƟful liƩle town, the ma-

rina here in the park is just perfect for our launch, and I know that we will be back to explore further later in the year.”

Comprising 13 women and four men, several of whom have never paddled together before, the brigade was full of vim and vigour as they boarded the 23 ½-foot canoes delivered that morning from Sorel, Quebec.

“It is so exciƟng to think that we will be travelling along a river that has been used as a water highway for 5000 years,” said Bonnenfant. “It’s enough to give you goose bumps!”

In this regard, she added that the team was very appreciaƟve of the talk given the night before at Greenwood by local historian Rod Hodgson who spoke about Hudson’s relaƟonship with the Ottawa River and its voyageurs as well as the First NaƟons.

Other brigades that they will be joining at Victoria Island (Asinabke) – at the foot of the Parliament Buildings and which is sacred Algonquin ground that has been a tradiƟonal meeƟng place for

First NaƟons for over 5000 years – are from the West deparƟng from MaƩawa, North from KiƟgan Zibi comprising Algonquin youth, and South from Kingston.

One of the things that Bonnenfant and her fellow paddlers were really looking forward to, she PHOTO BY JAMES PARRY told YLJ, was going Pushing off from the dock at Jack Layton Park, paddlers steady their up the 19-metre- canoe before depar�ng for O�awa. high lock at the Carillion Dam, “No. But what we do represent, as do all their rst-day desƟnaƟon. “It should be the other brigades, are people who love quite an experience. And it will also give rivers, Canada, and who only wish good us a break from paddling!” she laughed. for others.”

Asked if her team was represenƟng Bon voyage guys and gals and a Hapany parƟcular established charitable or py Canada Day together with your fellow worthwhile cause, Bonnenfant smiled. paddlers!

Canada Day is an opportunity to celebrate the common values of acceptance, peace, and respect for the rights and freedoms that unite all citizens from coast to coast.

Let us be proud to be a Quebecer, inside a great country like Canada!

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What to do for Canada Day 2017 Lauren Mitchell

Special contributor

Hudson The celebra�ons will commence as of 3 p.m. for Canada Day on July 1 in the town of Hudson at St-Thomas School Park, 393 Main Road. Ac�vi�es for children will include games like tug-of-war, watermelon-ea�ng contest, bouncy castles, airbrush ta�oos, and more! Entertainment will be con�nuous from 3:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., including Costello Irish dancers and El Proyecto Colec�vo with a Tragically Hip tribute. At 6 p.m., the Canadian ag will be raised in honour of the holiday and a birthday cake for Canada’s 150th will be served. Fireworks will begin at 10 p.m. at Jack Layton Park.

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Fireworks will begin at 10 p.m. followed

by King Melrose’s second act. All of the fes�vi�es will be held at 1300 Montée Saint-Lazare.

Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Celebra�ons will begin on Canada day at the Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 91 (28, Rue Sainte-Anne) star�ng at 12 p.m.

There will be the raising of the ag, live DJ and music, anima�on, and face painting. A barbecue will be held from 12 to 4 p.m. and a steak dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling (514) 457-9332.

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Destinations Around Going on vacation? Here are some packing tips Stephanie O’Hanley

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Now that summer’s here, chances are you and your family are heading on vaca�on some�me soon but if you don’t plan what you’re packing, you’ll probably nd yourself pushing down hard on suitcases to cram in every last bit of clothing and accessories you’ve overpacked.

An easy cure? Choose bags that hold only the bare minimum of what you and your family need.

If your trip involves ying somewhere, then aim to bring only carry-on luggage. With airlines restric�ng carryon baggage by size, number of bags and in some instances, by weight, this will curb any tempta�on to bring too much.

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to wait a�er your ight for your checked luggage to show up on the baggage carousel.

Going this route means you’ll have to follow airline rules for any liquids you pack, so items such as sunscreens, shampoos, gels, insec�cides in your travel-size rst-aid kit etc. will need to be in 100 ml/100 g (3.4 oz) containers and packed in clear bags in your carryon luggage.

Since most airlines allow for one carry-on bag per passenger that may be stowed overhead, plus a personal item that ts under your seat, you can get crea�ve in your choice of bags.

One recent trend in travel luggage is bags especially designed for travelers going the carry-on route. Many of these travel bags are so�-sided and meet the exact dimensions airlines require for overhead storage. While they appear small, they can hold 10 days’ worth of clothing. With special compartments, your smaller items won’t fall out of the bag when you open it.

For personal items, some folks are using small backpacks in lieu of a purse or laptop bag. If you pick the right-sized bags, you and your family will have more than enough room for everything you need.

A 30-litre or even a 27-litre backpack or a duffel bag could do the job as your main bag, whether you’re traveling by air, driving to your vaca�on des�na�on, or going on a camping trip, but it really depends on the design. And since families o�en share items, you may be able to bring along an extra bag for souvenirs.

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Keeping your carry-along baggage to a bare minimum is also advantageous when it comes to carrying it all back home at vaca�on’s end.

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Town of Hudson feedback “It’s important that news like this reaches communi�es in general,” said District 6 Councillor Natalie Best. “It’s a disservice if we don’t let communi�es know that when there are serious issues at hand, they have to be made public and some�mes, yes, you do have to incur legal bills.” Best further expressed relief that the issue was not se�led out of court but that the judge determined the charges were groundless.

“We lost a lot of money and �me,” said current Hudson Director General Jean-Pierre Roy, who was in a�endance for the en�re two-week tes�mony, “but it had to be defended.” He said the town has incurred just over $900,000 in legal fees over the past ve years, with about

55 per cent of that in direct rela�on to legal challenges launched by one resident.

Haulard’s wrongful dismissal case is es�mated to have cost the town just under $200,000 in legal fees. “To a certain extent, they have managed to damage the town,” said Roy. “(We could have) done a lot of things with $200,000.”

While Mayor Prévost also laments the cost, he agrees the town had no choice in the ma�er. “We were forced into it. We were proven (by the judge) to be correct in our statements.”

Catherine Haulard, who now works as an interim DG in the Town of SaintMichel-des-Saints, did not respond to a request for an interview.

Véronique Fischer declined to comment.

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

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. (170706)

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)

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

River Rock – best price guaranteed! Delivery and/or installation available. 514-4587496 Cedar for hedges from Ontario at good prices; delivery service available. 613-8742961 (170629) Dishwasher, Samsung Model DW80J45USAC with “Water Wall” technology. Purchased in September 2016 for $1465 and removed January 2017. S/S construction, 44dBA sound level and 5 programs. $800 or best offer. Call Pete at 514-592-7666 (170629) Stainless Steel stove and fridge, glass top, in excellent condition. $450 or best offer for both. 514-794-9252 (170629) MOVING SALE! Various furniture: 3-seat sofa, loveseat, armchair - $150 for all three.

Wooden hutches/cabinets ideal for dishes or linen - $40-$80 each depending on item.

Small wooden side table - $25. 450-4582314 (170713)

125 - FOR RENT Waterfront house in Lefaivre, near Hawkesbury for rent, $1300/month, 220 feet private waterfront, centralized between Montreal/Ottawa, ferry to Montebello, 100km from US border. Remodeled kitchen, living room with fireplace, 3 bedrooms, finished basement, huge garage.

Raymond 613-678-7884, Sara 514-9701541 (170713) 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 450829-2653 (170713) A large 2 bedroom apartment in the heart of Hudson. $950 per month. Available July 1. Call Jamie 514-927-3417 (170713) 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 (170706) 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 (170713) Large, modern and quiet 4½ in Saint-Lazare. At the end of a cul-de-sac. 2nd floor.

Large bedrooms and closets with neutral tones. No carpet. Extra room for storage. 2 parking spots. No dogs. $875/month. Available July 1. 450-458-1927 (170629)

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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 (170706)

Semi-basement 2-bedroom apartment Moving Service, local, trailer rentals. in the heart of Hudson. $750/month. No Call Colin: 514-850-9948 pets. All appliances included. Available July 1. Please call 450-458-0406 or 514-697-9396 William Services. Windows & gutters (170706) cleaning. Cedar hedge trimming and planting. Wood, steel and electric horse fences, 150 - SERVICES landscaping. Call William 514-983-8474 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

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 (170810)

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

¿Moving? All jobs. Reliable, reasonable, fully equipped. Local and Ontario, Maritimes, USA. 35 yrs experience. Call Bill or Ryan 514-457-2063.

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.

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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.

Paul’s Painting, small & large renovations. Call 514-900-5839 (170817)

**MTL LANDSCAPING** - Grass Cutting & Leaf Clean up. Hedge, Shrub & Tree Trimming. Punctual & Reliable. Myles Truax 514-929-3315 (170706) 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

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Lawn Maintenance business: Hedge trimming, lawn cutting contracts, landscaping, sodding, spring clean-up, trim bushes, trees. Good rates. Call 514-8845959 (170706) Multiservices D.C. - Landscaping, mini excavation, pavé-uni, ponds, sod installation, French drain, camera inspection, waterproofing foundation, crack repair. RBQ# 56530843-01. William 514-983-8474 (170706) Dog Walking Service. Hudson - St. Lazare - Vaudreuil. Professional, reliable, insured!

Group or individual walks. For full list of services and rates see: www.dogwalkinghudson.com or call: Dina at 438-822-4729. dina@ dogwalkinghudson.com. Best quality care for your canine companion. (170713)

175 - WANTED $ Buy car for scrap. Running or not, 24/7. www.scrapvehicule.com Call 514-951-4203 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)

Victor Landscaping – Pavé Uni – Mini Excavation – Sodding – General Landscaping – Trail rider looking to 1/2 lease a horse in 514-458-7496 - victorlandscaping.net St. Lazare near the trails. Ideal situation for someone with 2 or more horses and limited Central Vacuum and Canister Vacuum time to ride. Exercise & outings are important Cleaners. Sales and repair of all brands. for your horse’s wellbeing. Call 514-418-3886 SEBO Vacuum Cleaner $398 and up. (Elec(170713) trolux, Filter Queen, Kenmore and Central Looking for small apartment or room Vac). New Central Vac with bag, hose, acto rent in Hudson, or walking distance to cessories $675. Other brands available Hudson Village. Furnished or unfurnished. from $329 and up. Repair and service of Possibility of sharing apartment or house all central vacuum systems. Parts and bags sitting. Needed as of August. Single fe(all makes). Biodegradable cleaning supmale, retired, non-smoker. 450-451-5222 plies. Toilet paper $31.95/48 rolls. Aspira(170713) teursHudson.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)

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Looking for student to help with small tasks around the home such as tidying/ sweeping the garage, watering plants, weeding, and other odd jobs, for an elderly couple in Hudson. Needed a few hours per week, $15/hour. Please call 450-4582825 (170629)

CAREGIVER / COMPANIONSHIP SERVICES AVAILABLE in Hudson/Rigaud area. Available part-time/full-time at your convenience. Can escort you for shopping, outings, appointments, etc. Prepare light meals. Light housekeeping, etc. Pet friendly. Fully bilingual. References available. For further information call Carol 450-458-0776, 514-703-2223 (170706)

Warehouse Manager/Driver for West Island wholesale food company. Experience in food service and knowledge of Montreal area an asset. To apply call Ann 514-956-0687 or send CV to jdenney@aldenfoods.com (170706)

Reflexology is not just a foot massage. Beyond the feel-good effects the practice and purpose go deeper to induce a healing response. It also decreases stress and anxiety in the entire body. Receipts available. Facebook Réflexologie MarieZen. 450-458-2530

Largest Cortland Apple Producer in Quebec, located in St. Antoine Abbé. 70,000 bushels, with buildings. 140 acres. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170706)

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Just outside of Ormstown. Completely renovated. Large kitchen, large living room, 3 bedrooms, attached garage plus large detached garage, pool, far from neighbours. $295,000. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic.

450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170706)

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

450-802-7200, 450-829-2653 (170713)

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

Chateauguay - large duplex on Vanier.

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

Car parts business, land and buildings, plus 3-bay auto repair location rented for mechanic’s business. Located in Ormstown. $525,000. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic.

450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170706)

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NOTICE

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

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 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

In Memoriam

Trish Oswald Trish passed away peacefully, on Wednesday 14 June 2107 at the Centre d’ hébergement de Rigaud after a long battle with Alzheimers. She is survived by her husband, Peter, her sons Philip (Lois) and Duncan(Holly) and grandchildren, Claire, Gillian, Heather, Erin and Collin. Trish (Mrs O) will be remembered by many Pony Clubbers, CP kids, and other disabled children for her dedication to teaching them to ride. For many years she was principal instructor for the Mackay Centre riding program. She was also a talented pianist and story teller. Trish’s family would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the staff at the Centres d’ hébergement de Rigaud and Coteau- du- Lac for their exceptional care. We would also like to thank the support given by the CLSC Rigaud, Nova Hudson, G.R.A.V.E.S, and Dr Hyrynowski. If you want to remember her, make a donation to the Trish Oswald Memorial Fund for the RPSS Hippotherapy program at the MAB-Mackay Foundation (515 488 0043 #1410) or NOVA Hudson.

Gerda Hemmi (Mutti) April 7, 1920 – June 14, 2017

On Wednesday June 14, 2017 at the age of 97, Gerda Hemmi (Mutti) passed away peacefully in her sleep. She leaves behind her children Wulfram, Dagmar and Gregoire and all her grandchildren. The family would like to extend their gratitude to Dr. Ronald G. Hryniowski for his support and care. She was an extraordinary and strong willed woman.

A memorial will be held at a later date.

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325 - AUTOS FOR SALE 2002 VW Jetta Diesel, standard transmission, good condition, 1000 kilos per tank, new brakes, 4 winter tires on rims, $3800 or best offer. John 514-968-6680 BMW 550I 2007 Mint shape, New tires/ brakes all around, fresh maintenance. Second owner sale, 173,000kms. $9950. Fully equipped. View on Kijiji. Call 514-742-2779

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

197,478 KM, CERTIFIED AND LICENCED, EDDY 514-979-1603 BAUER KIT, IN GOOD SHAPE. $3800. 450-458- 2009 White Saturn Outlook, 8 passenger, 1156 120,000kms, good condition, $9500. 438-8782008 Toyota Prius hybrid. 5 passenger 8587

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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.

Hyundai Accent 2002, 1.5, automatic, blue, winter tires, good winter car, $800.

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In Memoriam

Roy Stanley Pedersen Sept 23, 1933 - June 15, 2017 On Thursday June 15, Stan passed away peacefully at the age of 83 years, with his wife June and daughter Jenn at his side.

We are heart broken to say goodbye, but thankful he is at peace.

Stan leaves behind his wife of 59 years, June.

Father of 4 - Jennifer (Greg), Karen Sawatzky (Andy), Andrew (Maria) and Jim (Pam); Poppa of 8 - Drew, Dylan, Emily, Alan, Dianne, Katie, Ellis and Grant.

He is survived by his sister Eileen Hartigan of New Jersey, USA, and nieces Lisa St Amand (David) and Laura Giles (Walter).

Pre-deceased by his parents - Emily King of Hessle, England, Axel Pedersen of Esbjerg, Denmark.

Stan was born in London, Ontario, spending part of his early childhood in Esbjerg, Denmark. The family returned to London in the late thirties, just before the war, where Stan lived until he was 20. He then attended the University of Toronto where he received his degree in Chemical Engineering, graduating in 1957. He worked briefly for INCO in Sudbury and Port Colborne, then spent the rest of his career with DuPont, living in Sarnia and Kingston, Ontario, then moving to Hudson, Quebec in 1973. He was very well respected in his field, travelling to many countries around the world during the course of his career. He was fortunate to take an early retirement in the early 80’s, after which he worked in Milan, Italy as a consultant, sharing his knowledge of the plastics industry.

Stan had many interests - he loved his garden, photography and wood working. He was an avid tennis player and curler. He enjoyed his daily walks into the village of Hudson to the post office. Most of all he loved his wife and best friend June.

We will love you forever Dad and miss you for always.

At his request, no funeral service will be held. There will be a celebration of his life at a later date for family and friends. Those who wish may make donations to NOVA, Hudson and the Kidney Foundation in memory of Stan.

The Naked Eye

p.m. on July 21). Find Vega rst and try to nd its two companions from there.

Continued from page 10 The Summer Triangle The Summer Triangle is an astronomical asterism drawn between three of the main stars in our summer night sky. The three stars are: Altair in the constellaƟon Aquila (the eagle), Deneb in the constellaƟon Cygnus (the swan), and Vega in the constellaƟon Lyra. See if you can spot all three and draw the imaginary triangle connecƟng them. Start by looking straight up.

The point right above your head is called

The three stars of the Summer Triangle: Altair, Deneb and Vega (image generated on SkySafari 5 for the iPad — see www.skysafariastronomy.com).

The ConstellaƟon of Lyra (image generated on SkySafari 5 for the iPad — see www. skysafariastronomy.com).

the Zenith, and Vega is not too far from it this Ɵme of year (especially around 11:30

ConstellaƟon of the month: Lyra Since you already discovered bright Vega, this is a good Ɵme to learn how to spot and recognize its constellaƟon of Lyra. See if you can nd the squashed rectangle made up by Lyra’s four main stars, crowned by bright Vega.

New Moon A ‘new Moon’ simply means that the Moon is located on the same side of the Earth as the Sun, and it is therefore not visible at the Ɵme. This will occur July 23 this month. That will be the best Ɵme to observe the sky since there will be no bright

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715 Chemin Duhamel $512,000 Evelyne Micyk 514-668-9777 Noble Immobilier Inc.

A representaƟon of an arm of our galaxy, the Milky Way, running through our night sky (image generated on SkySafari 5 for the iPad — see www.skysafariastronomy.com).

moonlight to interfere. If you live in an area where the sky is relaƟvely clear and free of arƟcial illuminaƟon, you might be able to see the Milky Way. It runs across the sky in an almost North—South direcƟon. It is in fact an arm of our galaxy and it is made up of millions of distant stars.

Those are some of the naked eye sights for the coming month. You can download a handy sky on espacepourlavie.ca/en/ pocket-planetarium. If you prefer a mobile app that displays a sky chart on your smart phone, a free-to-download version of Sky Safari is available for a number of mobile plaƞorms. You can download it by visiƟng skysafariastronomy.com.

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Pincourt. 715 Ch. Duhamel. Spectacular spacious bungalow with 2500 sq. Ō. of waterfront and 100 Ō. façade. Turn-key property with 5 bedrooms, 2 baths, gourmet kitchen. Basement with separate entrance. Corner lot. #25304258

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All brick bungalow very well kept! Featuring 3+1 BRS, 2.5 baths, aƩ. garage, spacious open concept dining room/ kitchen, laundry on main level, full Įnished basement w/ bar & wine cellar. And a 14’ x 22’ det. 1½ storey shed. Call or text Johanne for a showing! M.L.S. 1057559 www.johannelaliberte.com

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To submit your “Things to See and Do”, send your information to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca before Tuesday noon. All announcements should include dates, times and addresses. Publishing priority will be given to free events, non-profit, and community based groups.

HUDSON Saturday, July 1, is Canada Day in the heart of Hudson. The party starts at 3 p.m. at St. Thomas Park, 393 Main Road. Kids 10 and under - enter the bikedecora�ng contest. Free bouncy castles, airbrush ta�oos and even a giant Jenga! Try the reghter obstacle course and compete in the watermelon-ea�ng contest! There’s music too – the awardwinning Costello Irish dancers at 3:15 and 4:30 p.m., El Proyecto Colec�vo at 5 p.m., and at 7:30 p.m., Exit 22 will rock the house with their tribute to the Tragically Hip. At 9:30 p.m. stroll over to Jack Layton Park for 10 p.m. reworks. It’s the perfect family ou�ng! Event details and parking info at www.hudson.quebec.

The lm The Road Forward will be showing at the Hudson Village Theatre, 28 Wharf Road, July 4 at 2 and 7 p.m.

This musical documentary by Marie Clements connects a pivotal moment in Canada’s civil rights history—the beginnings of Indian Na�onalism in the 1930s—with the powerful momentum of First Na�ons ac�vism today. The Road Forward’s stunningly shot musical sequences, performed by an ensemble of some of Canada’s nest vocalists and musicians seamlessly connect past and present with soaring vocals, blues, rock, and tradi�onal beats. A rousing tribute

to the ghters for First Na�ons rights, a soul-resounding historical experience, and a visceral call to ac�on. Guests: Guest from Kanesetake, Guest from Ki�gan Zibi (TBD). Tickets on sale at Pure Art, 422 Main Road, or at the theatre the day of the screening only. Proceeds go to star�ng an Aboriginal Youth in Film Program with Kanesetake and Ki�gan Zibi.

The project will be to get young lmmakers from the two reserves to make short lms to show next year in the Hudson Village Theatre.

POINTE CLAIRE The Lakeshore Chamber Orchestra will par�cipate in Pointe Claire’s celebra�on of Canada Day with a concert to be held Saturday, July 1, at 8 p.m. in St. Joachim Church, 2 rue Ste-Anne. Freewill dona�on.

The orchestra will be performing the premiere of ‘A Mari Usque ad Mare’ composed by Stewart Grant especially for the celebra�on of Canada 150. For further informa�on, please call (514) 426-1904 or consult www.lakeshorechamberorchestra.ca.

POINTE-FORTUNE Victorian High Tea & Garden Party fundraising event takes place at the Macdonell-Williamson House, Sunday,

July 2. First sea�ng 1 to 2 p.m., second sea�ng 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tickets $25 per person on sale at Sco�a Bank, Main Street, Hawkesbury. Deadline for purchase, Friday, June 30. Hosted by the Friends of the Macdonell-Williamson House, 25 rue des Outaouais, Highway 40, Exit 1.

ST. LAZARE The ladies of the St. Lazare Women’s So�ball League are once again hosting a charity soŌball tournament to raise funds for a local charity. This year they have chosen Parrainage Civique Vaudreuil-Soulanges, a charity that pro-

vides support programs through personto-person rela�onships with those who are marginalized on account of differences rela�ng to their abili�es, health, or age. The community can help out by playing ball (must be 18 or older) $20 registra�on. Dona�ons can also be made via cheque to Parrainage Civique Vaudreuil-Soulanges. There will be an all-day barbecue with kids’ ac�vi�es, games, face-pain�ng, and no kid leaves without a prize! Raffle table, Half & Half draw, and huge wine basket. Join us at Bédard Park, 1591 Avenue Bédard, Saturday, July 15, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Hudson Music Festival returns for 11th edition

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Showcasing a wide spectrum of both local and interna�onal ar�sts, the stage is set for the 11th edi�on of the Hudson Music Fes�val (HMF) that will run from August 5 to 12 with both free and pay-for performances in different venues throughout the town. Said Blair Mackay, ar�s�c director and co-founder of HMF together with Lynda Cloue�e-Mackay, at a press launch this week, “We are the ul�mate in�mate fes�val in the region which gives our audiences a unique opportunity to experience the talented ar�sts we present.”

Some of the highlights of this year’s fes�val include Toronto’s acclaimed Mandy

Lagan and the Origins Ensemble, who will be performing a unique homage to the music of Joni Mitchell at the Mews Concert Square on Main Road; the blues-roots Steve Payne Trio from the U.K., Montreal jazz guitarist and bluesman Jordan Ofcer, who will highlight the opening day and night fes�vi�es at the Mews; Silky Sky with Sonia Ball, who will be performing at the Hudson Yacht Club; and the New Yorkbased Mirror Visions Ensemble, who will anchor HMF’s Classical Series. For more informaƟon, call (450) 807-1179 or go to www.hudsonmusicfesƟval.ca.

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Pawsitively purrfect pets How to successfully move with your pet Lauren Mitchell

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With moving season upon us, here are some �ps to make reloca�ng to a new loca�on stress-free for your four-legged companions.

Make an appointment with your veterinarian if you’re moving out of town Let your veterinarian know that you are moving and ask if they can suggest a good colleague in your new town. Be sure to update your pet’s vaccines and get a printed copy of their health records. Get your pet’s prescrip�ons relled and, if necessary, ask for a wri�en copy that can also be brought to the new vet’s office. Be sure to change your pet’s ID tag if you do go to another clinic.

Get to know the new area that you

are moving to Research your new neighbourhood and town to know the closest animal shops and if there are any dog parks close by. Many municipali�es offer public trails where leashed dogs are welcome.

Ask the homeowner or landlord if you can introduce your pet to the home before moving in To ensure your pet will be able to acclimate to the new se�ng, ask if you can bring your pet along to visit the new home. Let your pet run around and sniff their new surroundings so that they can get a feel of the place even before you move in. Check out the backyard situa�on and see if there is enough room for your pet to be able to play. Also search for a place where you can put the ki�y li�er if you have cats, and plan what the layout of your pet’s living space will be like.

Plan the moving trip while keeping in mind the needs of your pet Have your pet feeling like a king or queen by ge�ng them washed and having their nails clipped before the long car ride. If your dog gets nervous, try to put them in a cage for the car ride and do test rides to get them used to the travel.

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When you are at your new place and ready to move in, make sure you enter the house without your pet in hand and check there isn’t anything lying around that could be hazardous to your pet’s safety. Bring in your pet’s bed, some toys and some treats to make them feel comfortable and get a sense of familiarity. Also put out food and water bowls, as they might be thirsty and hungry a�er the ride. When ready, bring your pet to the backyard so that they can mark their territory and get it out of their system.

For cats, have the ki�y li�er installed and put them into it, even if they don’t have

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Pawsitively purrfect pets Animals are for life, not just for the lease Jules-Pierre Malartre

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Animal shelters and rescue organiza�ons are crying out for help this �me of year when they face two very difficult problems: moving season animal abandonment and ki�en season.

While ki�en season sounds cute, it is anything but. Masses of non-neutered cats are being abandoned by people moving out during Quebec’s tradi�onal July 1 moving season. As a result, a staggering number of ki�ens are born outside to terrible condi�ons and le� to die.

While some ci�es have made progress in launching ini�a�ves to help those animals, many s�ll use animal control services that merely euthanize strays. Many ci�es also prohibit private ci�zens from feeding stray cats, and animal rescue organiza�ons decry such prac�ces as animal cruelty. Nursing mothers are not equipped or capable of hun�ng while they have to care for newborn ki�ens.

Therefore, city by-laws prohibi�ng feeding of stray pets only serve to precipitate a horrible death for both the mother and her ki�ens. Local animal rescuers recommend calling a local rescue organiza�on should you nd a pregnant or nursing female cat in your yard.

As for abandonment, there is not much that can be done to prevent people from throwing their cat out on the street when they move. Awareness of the plight of abandoned animals has

come a long way, but too many people s�ll think that cats will “do just ne” out on their own. While domes�c cats are animals, they have no survival mechanisms to ensure they can survive the elements. Abandoned cats get to live a couple of years at most outside. Many die from other animal a�acks, human cruelty, or disease. Either way, their remaining days are spent in misery. While euthanasia may seem to be the solu�on, it is a terrible way to die for an animal. It also does not address the source cause: abandonment and the lack of severe laws or lax enforcement of exis�ng laws.

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Animal rescue organiza�ons suggest star�ng to look for a new home long before you decide to move. It is discouraged to list the cat on internet pages such as Kijiji where predators o�en lurk looking for “free to good home” cats that can be used to feed snakes or as bait for

dog ghts. Once again, call local shelters that may be able to help.

Shelters and rescue organiza�ons are always looking for private residents willing to serve as foster homes for rescued animals wai�ng to be adopted.

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The English Gardener Tips for terrific tomatoes James Parry Your Local Journal Just checked out my tomatoes in the veggie plot while humming Let’s Call the PHOTO BY GREG JONES Whole Thing Off rst sung by Fred Astaire while dancing on roller skates with Ginger Rogers in the 1937 movie, Shall We Dance? I know, I know, but I watched it on TV recently and it just seemed so appropriate with its immortal line, “You like to-may-toes and I like tomah-toes, let’s call ...”

Have been growing them for years - not always successfully I must admit just for the sheer fun and challenge of it.

And despite the fact that come crop �me, friends are only too happy to share them, and they are as cheap as chips at local farmers’ markets.

So, if you too are growing tomatoes this year, here are a few �ps that might be of help.

• Don’t plant them in the same spot every year. Rota�ng their loca�on helps prevent soil diseases.

• As any foodie will tell you, once picked, tomatoes and basil go together like peaches and cream. So why not plant them in close proximity to one another?

For it is said that this fragrant herb will help combat tomato pests and encourage the fruit to grow larger and more juicy.

• To help ward off possible leaf diseases, lop off all the greenery below the frui�ng branches because most diseases come from leaves close to the soil and this will help delay or even prevent them from destroying your crop come picking �me.

• Extremely important – always pinch off the suckers as soon as they appear.

These are new shoots that grow between the main stem and an exis�ng set of leaves and which, if le� to develop, will sprout their own branches and weaken the plant.

• And here’s a tomato �p given to me by a passionate Italian gardening friend of mine who grows gazillions of them in Montreal’s Li�le Italy for his scrump�ous pasta sauces that he jars for use yearround un�l the next crop is ready. For the sweetest juiciest fruit ever, he says, add a li�le powdered milk to their water. It’s a great source of calcium which nourishes the plant and can even help prevent blossom end rot – the bane of every grower’s existence.

And a couple of more wacky �ps that I came across during my research for this column. Apparently, before the fruit appears, some growers actually hang small red Christmas ornaments on their plants

Westwood Junior student to represent Quebec at Scottish dance competition in PEI James Parry

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Young Hudsonite Alison Vincent is off to a dance in Prince Edward Island this week. And it is unques�onably one that she will remember all her life.

Alison, who has just nished Grade 7 at Westwood Junior where she had the top academic average, will be representing the Province of Quebec in her age group - 12 and under 14 - at the ScotDance Canada Championship Series in Charlo�etown.

“I am so excited about represen�ng my province and I have been training very hard,” says Alison who has been Highland dancing since she was four as a student of Jennifer Stephenson of the Stephenson School of Dance in Pointe Claire which has performed at the Hudson Legion’s Robbie Burns’ Dinner the past two years.

As for the specic dances she will be performing, all the while wearing Dress Tweedsmuir tartan because of its white background which looks be�er than others when they perform, they are the Highland Fling, Sword Dance, Seann Triubhas, and the Strathspey & Highland Reel.

Says Alison who will be away for six

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to fool the birdies in the belief that our feathered friends will peck at them, y away bi�erly disappointed that they can’t actually eat them, and never return when the real thing nally appears.

Oh yes, now while I always talk to all my plants when strolling around the garden - blame it on Prince Charles - it would seem that brushing your tomato plants gently with an open palm every �me you pass them by will help keep them stocky

and compact. At least according to researchers at Cornell University south of the border.

Does it actually work? I haven’t a clue.

But what the heck? Next �me I check them out, I might just give it a go. A�er all, I’m already talking to them!

Un�l next �me, have fun in your garden. And watch out for those skeeters.

They’re back with a vengeance!

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Hudson APPEL D’OFFRES N° : AO-2017-007-TP Reconstruction d’un ponceau, rue Cameron.

La Ville d’Hudson recevra jusqu’à 10 h le 21 juillet 2017 des soumissions pour les travaux de reconstruction d’un ponceau sur la rue Cameron.

Ce projet consiste à effectuer, sans s’y limiter, des travaux de reconstruction complète d’un ponceau existant situé sur la rue Cameron, près de l’intersection de la rue Brookside.

Les documents relatifs à cet appel d’offres seront disponibles à compter du 28 juin 2017.

Les personnes et les entreprises intéressées par ce contrat peuvent se procurer les documents de soumission en s’adressant au Système électronique d’appels d’offres (SEAO) en communiquant avec un des représentants par téléphone au 1-866-669-7326 ou au 514-856-6600, ou en consultant le site Web www.seao.ca. Les documents peuvent être obtenus au coût établi par le SEAO.

CALL FOR TENDERS N° : AO-2017-007-TP Reconstruction of a culvert: Cameron The Town of Hudson will receive tenders for reconstruction of a culvert on Cameron until 10 a.m. on July 21 2017.

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Taking lessons since she was four, Alison Vincent will compete in four dance categories in Prince Edward Island.

days, “I love Highland dancing because it mixes art and sport and it is really challenging.”

Way to go Alison and you can be sure that everyone here at home will be cheering you on!

This project involves, but is not limited to, the complete reconstruction of an existing culvert located on Cameron near the intersection of Brookside.

The documents related to this call for tenders will be available from June 28th 2017.

Individuals and companies interested in this contract can obtain the tender documents by contacting the Système électronique d’appels d’offres (SEAO) by contacting one of the representatives by calling 1-866-669-7326 or 514-856-6600, or by visiting the website www.seao.ca. The documents can be obtained at the cost established by the SEAO. Thursday, June 29, 2017

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