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St. Lazare resident complains about 25 per cent property valuation increase John Jantak Your Local Journal
The formula for determining property valuations was brought into question by a St. Lazare resident during the Tuesday council meeting on March 1. Resident Alan Nicol voiced his concern about possible inconsistencies in how homes are evaluated because of the variation in valuation increases among property owners who live on the same street. Nicol, who owns a home on a private road, told council that even though he and three other homeowners do not receive municipal services such as snow clearing and leaf and branch pickup, they each received varying valuation increases. Nicol’s property assessment increased by 25.4 per cent and his 2016 property tax bill rose almost 19 per cent as a result. When Mayor Robert Grimaudo told Nicol that the assessors “...didn’t pull the numbers out of the sky,” Nicol replied, “I think they did.” Continued on page 3 PHOTO BY JAMES PARRY
Games We Play Minutes before the press conference inside Hudson Village Theatre spotlighting the lineup for its 2016 season yesterday, March 2, artistic director Matthew Tiffin (centre) and some actors and key players who will be participating, stepped outside for this exclusive photo for Your Local Journal. The theme this summer? Music, style, and laughter in what is described as Games We Play. For more info and photos go to Your Local Journal’s Facebook page.
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Hudson property owners can meet with evaluators to contest assessments Carmen Marie Fabio editor@yourlocaljournal.ca
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St. Lazare council advised all residents who want to contest their property valuations to apply directly in person at the Municipalité Régionale de Comté (MRC) de Vaudreuil-Soulanges headquarters, 420 Avenue St. Charles in Vaudreuil-Dorion. The deadline is April 30.
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Continued from page 1 “There are four houses on my street. One person’s taxes went up 2.5 per cent, another went up four per cent, the third went up 14 per cent and mine increased 18.8 per cent. “There have been no renovations or rebuilds done in the last 20 years,” Nicol added. “It’s funny that out of the four houses on our road, each one has a different valuation. There’s something wrong with the system. I think their formula for evaluating properties
is correct or incorrect. I’m just saying this particular increase is because of the high increase in valuation. The MRC evaluates homes every three to five years and you can actually contest the valuation.” Grimaudo said that Nicol’s tax increase is based on the new valuation role that was provided to the Municipalité Régionale de Comté (MRC) de Vaudreuil-Soulanges by Leroux, Picard, Beaudry & Associés, the property assessment firm that does the valuations for 19 of the 23 municipalities within the MRC. When Nicol said the town made a
The Town of Hudson is advising its residents that anyone wishing to contest their current property valuations can meet with an evaluator to review their current assessment. “On March 8, the town will have an evaluator meet privately with residents for those questioning their valuations,” said Culture and Tourism Director Nicolas Pedneault on behalf of Treasurer Serge Raymond. “Anyone who wants to meet with an evaluator will have to make an appointment beforehand.” Documentation issued by the town describes the municipal assessment roll as a summary of all properties, including buildings and land, within the territory of Hudson. The real or market value is an approximate commercial value on a ‘free
and open market.’ The assessment roll is described as the basis on which the town’s fiscal burden is shared by all taxpayers. As reported in Your Local Journal February 18, a number of residents questioned the current triennial increases that, in some cases, boosted valuations by 40 per cent. “The appointments are for people who have questions about their valuations, or want to contest them,” said Pedneault. The evaluation by the assessment firm of Les Estimateurs Professionnels Leroux, Beaudry, Picard & Associés inc. will be in place for the next three fiscal years and the town says that unless changes are made to your property, the valuation will not change for the three-year period. Continued on page 7
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The MRC evaluates homes every three to five years and you can actually contest the valuation. – St. Lazare Mayor Robert Grimaudo is a little bit wrong.” Nicol noted the 18.8 per cent hike in his municipal property tax bill is about five times higher than the average 4.3 per cent increase for St. Lazare that was announced when council adopted the town’s 2016 budget in December. “You’re valuation went up substantially, obviously,” said Grimaudo. “I’m not saying whether your valuation
mistake with the assessments which resulted in some homeowners receiving substantial tax increases that the town benefits from financially, Grimaudo replied that the town has nothing to do with property assessments and that taxes are based on the valuation role provided by the MRC. Continued on page 16
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EDITOR’S CORNER
Worth the price The issue of the highly contentious property valuations that raise the collective ire of Vaudreuil-Soulanges residents every three years deserves a second look – and not only for monetary reasons. Home owners are justified in trying to understand how a house that has not been renovated or modified in any way can be issued a double digit percentage augmentation. And, at the same time, we can all be thankful that an avenue exists to allow for an appeal and a re-evaluation if we’re not in agreement of the assessment. In keeping things in proper perspective, let’s remember what it is that we’re paying for besides the bricks and mortar that surround us. Most readers in this publication’s distribution are living in a beautiful part of the province with an abundance of waterways, parks, and greenspaces. Despite what some may say, we’re lucky to live in a bilingual and culturally diverse community. Of course there are cracks and blemishes showing but that’s what’s known as the real world. We’re still waiting for our area hospital but have access to medical care in the interim. We have less than ideal commuter train service but have a grassroots group dedicated to its implementation working with governments at both municipal and provincial levels. We’re in the midst of a moody, unpredictable winter but, as evidenced by the actions of our extended neighbours following last week’s ice storm, we haven’t forgotten how to take care of each other. Some things defy price tags and those are the very ones worth paying for.
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Help solve the puzzle of the mystery photo featured each week taken somewhere in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges or West Island region. Featured photos pertain to a story in this week’s newspaper. Winners get bragging rights and their names printed in the paper. Send your answers to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca. Congratulations go to Rigaud resident Jessie Bernard who was the first reader to correctly identify last issue’s Puzzled? photo taken at the Auberge Willow on Main Road in Hudson. The Puzzled? feature is also available on our website www.yourlocaljournal.ca.
Dear Editor: editor@yourlocaljournal.ca Dear Editor, Taxpayers often have problems comprehending the unwieldy numbers when governments talk about spending tens of millions or billions of dollars on projects, but now is a good time to look at some of the local government’s spending habits in a different perspective, especially when most home owners have just received their property tax evaluations for 2016, 2017 and 2018. Here in St. Lazare we have some 6,500 homes, each paying between $2000 and $3500 (let’s say typically $2500 per home) in municipal taxes, so here is a different perspective to bring these spending costs down to a ‘personal’ basis, or a ‘grass roots’ level. * The recent acquisition of Dune Lake and surrounding property cost the equivalent of this year’s municipal taxes of 600 homes ($1,500,000). The 2015 Gallop cost the equivalent of this year’s municipal taxes of 240 homes ($600,000). The upcoming 2016 Gallop will cost the equivalent of this year’s municipal taxes of 140 homes ($350,000). The new town hall will cost the equivalent of this year’s municipal taxes of 3,680 homes ($9,200,000). Note: When taking a loan for the $9,200,000 for the new town hall, the interest over 30 years will at least double the number above. Count the number of homes on your street, and check what that would pay for. Sounds like an ‘Easy Come – Easy Go’ type of administration, with your, and my, hard earned municipal tax money. So think about it, your 2016 municipal taxes and those of your immediate neighbours combined, might just about pay for the hardwood floor in the mayor’s office of the new town hall, which is not really what most St. Lazare residents would have hoped their hard-earned municipal tax money would be used for. So when looking at St. Lazare projects with this different perspective, is building nice new offices
for 80 or 90 people who work for the taxpayers of St. Lazare, worth the 2016 municipal taxes of 3,680 homes, and is this of real benefit to all residents of St. Lazare? Alan Nicol St. Lazare What has happened with Hudson tradition? Dear Editor, We have a long tradition in Hudson of maintaining our quality of life and resisting outside pressures, including the Language Police, and the unreasonable downloads (that the present mayor has now decided to incorporate in our mill tax rates). No one really understands or likes the MRC and how it is trying to become another imposing layer of bureaucracy with their own taxes. In the past we have had councils who have resisted outside forces all the way to the Supreme Court, and another mayor who joined other local mayors to stand on tracks to block trains protesting the charges and services. Because they truly cared for the Hudson quality of life that has been lauded everywhere including a memorable article in Harrowsmith magazine. A few people want to change this dramatically, and once again we are confronted with the statement, “We must develop and grow.” There is no real valid reason or basis for this belief. Hudson taxpayers pay their taxes for services provided and to at least maintain the value of their homes and community – and yet for more than two years now we’ve seen a decrease in basic services and there has also been an increase in damage to our properties resulting in a loss of property value. The recent budget claims that the average single-family valuation in Hudson has increased to $464,882. I doubt this very much. Continued on page 10
Early awakening for Ecomuseum’s black bears Stephanie O’Hanley Special Contributor
You’d think after months in hibernation bears would be grumbly, but when the Ste. Anne de Bellevue Ecomuseum Zoo’s two black bears, Juno and Genie, made their first official public outing of 2016 on Tuesday, March 1, they were raring to go. “They’re a little bit earlier than usual,” said Nicola Fleming, the Ecomuseum’s Animal Keeper. “On average they wake up about mid-March. So beginning of March is a couple of weeks earlier. It’s not the record early but it’s because of the mild winter.” Even with a predicted blizzard in the forecast, Ecomuseum staff saw signs the bears were ready to come outdoors. “The last few days we noticed the activity levels were beginning to go up so we started to offer food and they started to eat,” Fleming said. Over the winter the bears are kept in a fenced indoor section of the Ecomuseum where staff can view them and see when they’re awakening. “We do go in, not with them, obviously,” she said. “We check on them every day during the winter.... They were starting to get up and walk around. They started to sniff at the doors, we knew it was coming up.” Normally bears go to sleep in midDecember, Fleming said. “This year it was more towards the end of December, beginning of January.” Juno, age 4, the smaller of the two, was the first to stick her neck out into bright sunlight when a staff member opened the fence leading to their outdoor habitat. As parents, children, Ecomuseum staff, and media representatives watched, the bears decided to slowly move forward and explore. Both sniffed the air, sometimes standing on their hind legs, then walked a bit, sniffing some more. At one point Juno lifted a cardboard box to find an orange hidden underneath. “It’s just enrichment so hidden inside there’s probably some straw and some treats,” explained Fleming. “It’s to encourage them to wake up properly and kind of use their senses, get
them nice and stretched prying open a cardboard box.” Genie, age 5, carefully sniffed the ground. At one point she used a wood pole to pull herself up before she and Juno got into a play fight. As they munched on apples they’d foraged from straw placed on the snow, both bears looked like they were enjoying themselves. The bears have been with the Ecomuseum for nearly two years and this marked their second time coming out of hibernation at their new home. Until the weather warms up, staff will move the bears between the outdoor and indoor sections and they’ll stay indoors at night. Juno was found orphaned in Manitoba and was raised by people so she could not be released into the wild, Fleming said. “Genie was born in human care at the Zoo Sauvage de SaintFélicien.” She said bears are not particularly social animals but as long as there’s enough food for everybody they get along. “Juno especially she loves to play and Genie’s usually willing to play
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THE SOAPBOX CARMEN MARIE FABIO
Free but not easy The sheer amount of email that lands in my in-box on any given day is, by necessity, broken down into subcategories that make it easier to deal with. Newswire feeds are quickly scanned for relevance and newsworthiness before either being followed-up on, deleted, or filed for future reference. Community based, nonprofit, and charity fundraising events in the region are slotted for the Things to See & Do page. I even have an ongoing file for the Nigerian prince who keeps emailing insisting he has the equivalent of almost $500,000 in Canadian funds in a secret bank account for me. It makes my day to get letters to the editor, submissions for YLJ Around the world, or reader feedback of any sort. Good or bad, bring it on. But the email most likely to elicit a sneer and an involuntary eye-twitch is the one from any large institution that is either for-profit or paid for by your tax dollars and mine – those who assume we’ll be happy to publish their communiqué free of charge thereby defraying any of their publicity budget and us giving away editorial spots that others, mostly independent retailers in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges and West Island areas – have paid for. Yes, I’ve written about this before but some rants bear revisiting. I deleted a recent request for a healthcare facility that had submitted a mass-mailing to every media outlet on their contact list, advising which clinics would be closed for an upcoming holiday weekend. I guess it was the proverbial straw that snapped some camel’s back because a subsequent response from an independent French radio station – also forwarded to every media contact - was pointed in its brusque rejection. “We will not broadcast your communiqué,” read the response. “We don’t do ‘freebies.’ Our radio station exists by the grace of our advertisers and all our employees are paid professionals…. We invite you to communicate with our advertising department for our rates.” Their signoff proudly displayed their private, commercial, and independent status. We’re always happy to showcase sports achievements by youth in the region, support initiatives that promote education, and give a platform to the best of our abilities for everything from art, to film, to wild bird rehabilitation. But doing the communication bidding of government-funded agencies or prestigious ivy-covered brownstone universities – and don’t even get me started about banks – does not fall under the guise of community news. If the Publicity Directors, Communication Officers, and Public Relation firm employees are willing to forego their own grocery bills, utility bills, and mortgage payments and work for free, maybe then they’d be justified in asking us to promote their causes with editorial content, printing, and distribution costs. Somehow, I doubt it. Until then, it’s our job to bring you news in the region and though it might make everyone’s lives easier, our journalists are not willing to sit for hours at area council meetings or in courtrooms, chase down elected representatives, lawyers, and witnesses, document the entire exchange, take photos, and disseminate the information in both hard and soft copy without getting paid. This, dear PR people, is how our business functions. If you expect news to magically materialize free of charge while you cash your own weekly paycheque then be careful; the quality of the news you’re likely to get will reflect exactly what you’re willing to pay for.
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Defense lawyer Philip Schneider requested more time to analyze evidence disclosed the morning of February 26 by crash scene investigators following the June 12 Hudson accident that left Tina Lyon Adams severely injured.
Another delay in Hudson drunk driving case Carmen Marie Fabio editor@yourlocaljournal.ca
The case of the young Hudson man accused of driving while intoxicated last June 12 and causing bodily harm which left Tina Lyon Adams with extensive multiple injuries has again been delayed due to a delay in evidence disclosure from the crown. “The last time we were here, I asked the crown to complete its disclosure obligations by supplying me with the expertise report that was done by police experts who do verification of the scene of the accident,” said defense lawyer Philip Schneider. “That report I received this morning.” Jordan Xavier Taylor was charged with 10 counts – five for each victim – in the Cambridge Street accident that left Adams still in a wheelchair as she recovers and her friend Alique Langlois with minor injuries. Taylor is also accused of failing to stop for a police pursuit and possession of cannabis. He was arrested and held in custody until June 17 when he was released on $10,000 bail.
Schneider said he needs time to look at the report, analyze it, and consult other experts if he deems it necessary. “I also need to consult my client and verify certain details with him.” He said the delay in providing the report is not unusual and in some cases can take up to a year depending on the urgency of the matter. The next scheduled pro forma court date is May 3 to allow for Schneider to read the report and for complete disclosure of evidence from Crown Prosecutor Catherine Sheitoyan. “I’ve asked for any video interviews that were done with witnesses, if they exist,” said Schneider. “If they do, I want to see them before we fix a preliminary enquiry date for the case.” Sheitoyan, who was not present in the courtroom, had originally asked for Taylor to be held in custody following his arrest, citing the severity of the charges. Taylor was released June 17 after a family member posted his $10,000 bail. Adams was present in the courtroom but did not take media questions.
P O L I C E R E P O RT S Compiled by Carmen Marie Fabio editor@yourlocaljournal.ca
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Continued from page 3 It also states a rise in taxable values usually reflect an increase in market values at the time the new assessment roll is created or a new construction in the town. Anyone wishing to meet with an evaluator should first determine if their property’s municipal value is indeed the market value. If so, an appointment with the evaluator is not warranted. Those wishing to meet with an evaluator on an individual basis should call (450) 458-5347, ext. 231. Meetings will take place Tuesday, March 8, at Hudson’s Stephen F. Shaar Commu-
the sidewalk February 16 at 1:12 p.m. by two young men who demanded her keys. One of the suspects had his hand in his right coat pocket simulating a weapon. When the woman refused, the man insisted and again demanded in French, “Give me your keys!” She then complied and the two suspects fled towards the rear of the building. The suspects are both described as thin, Middle Eastern men, wearing dark coats, hats, and scarves.
nity Centre, 394 Main Road. The communiqué issued by the Town of Hudson further states, “Following receipt of your notice of property assessment or notice of alteration, you have up to April 30, 2016 to request a review of the assessment roll. To contest the value shown in the roll, you must complete a form and return it to the MRC at 420, avenue Saint-Charles, Vaudreuil-Dorion, Qc J7V 2N1. Administrative fees are charged for reopening your file. Your application will be reviewed by the assessor who drew up Hudson’s assessment roll. The assessor will inform you in writing of his or her conclusion: either to propose a change to the assessment roll, or to maintain the status quo.”
Fraud Information prevention sought tips March is Fraud Prevention Month and police forces from across the province are raising public awareness of the types of schemes typically in use. Fraudsters usually rely on the ignorance and vulnerability of people and use a variety of ways to obtain their personal data. Often, fraudsters will attempt to impersonate a family member in distress over the phone, citing a need for urgent financial aid. Police are reminding potential victims of the following: • Resist the pressure and the urge to act quickly • Do not give out personal information to the caller if you are not able to positively identify him or her • Never send money to someone you don’t know and never provide your credit card number unless you have verified the identity of the person or organization that you deal with • The police never communicate with citizens to obtain bail and never use a money transfer service. If in doubt, and before sending any money, call your local police department.
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Pierrefonds police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the graffiti artist responsible for defacing a newly installed sign at a dental clinic on Sources Boulevard. Const. Daniel Maheu reports an employee arriving at the clinic around 11:30 February 26 discovered the fresh tag, saying it hadn’t been there the night before. The words appear to say “&Dame” and signed BWB. Anyone with information is asked to contact Station 3 at (514) 280-0103 or InfoCrime at (514) 393-1133.
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flake to hit the Atlantic Provinces. And then came the night of Wednesday, February 24, when - following a couple of days of wacky weather including snow, high winds and freezing rain - Mother Nature roared in with a vengeance. Perhaps like that slave of yesteryear, reminding us that for all our human hubris and with so many facets of our everyday life irrevocably linked to technology beyond the ken of most of us, we should never get too cocky. For when nature sneezes in winter, we all get cold and are mere playthings of the elements! Computers and phones - even cells - on the blink. TVs silent. Radios, other than those battery-operated, kaput. Sump pumps crashing. Basements flooding. Fire Departments rushing hither and thither responding to emergency calls. While almost certainly experiencing the very same problems in their own homes. People searching for candles as well as batteries to reboot flashlights. Restaurants still with power or generators trying to cope with the rush. Friends and families still with Hydro trying to reach friends and relatives to offer whatever help they could. In-home caregivers worried sick about their clients. And, of course, the fear on the part of many - and particularly the elderly in our communities – that it was a harbinger of another Ice Storm that crippled the Province of Quebec back in 1998. Well, thank heavens it was all over in a few days. But on the part of many Hudsonites I have spoken to since then, a big bravo to the Hudson Fire Department that responded so promptly and professionally around town and stayed on duty for a full 24 hours overnight throughout the crisis. Also to Mayor Ed Prévost and Public Security Director Philippe Baron for opening up the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre for those in dire need. The fact that the vast majority of residents affected didn’t take advantage of it because their phones, computers and radios were out of action, did not diminish this most positive step on the part of the administration in a town that has come in for a lot of flak recently. Justified or otherwise! --------------B R O A D WAY JIMMY IN TOWN - Speaking of radios, did you know that HudPHOTO BY JAMES PARRY Early evening on Thursday, February 25, Emily Brass of CBC TV drove son and environs in from Montreal to Hudson’s Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre has a new station when the town declared a state of emergency because of the widethat will begin spread power outage.
ack in Ancient Rome, it was customary for generals - or whatever you called them in those days - rePHOTO BY turning from a MAURICE JEFFERIES victorious campaign to lead a powerful parade through the Eternal City in a magnificent chariot. Behind him came his legionnaires, the spoils of war, captives, and … well, you get the picture. Standing even closer behind him, however, was a trusted slave. Holding aloft a simple gold wreath above the victor’s head while whispering in his ear, and presumably in Latin, “You are only human. You are only human.” In the vernacular, “don’t get a big head and think you are bigger than the gods.” --------------MOTHER NATURE ROARS - Was reminded of this fascinating bit of titillating trivia - and yes, it’s true - this past week. When over 250,000 HydroQuebec customers, including yours truly and about half the population of Hudson as well as almost 3,000 in St. Lazare, were literally powerless. Many of them for well over 24 hours. I mean, let’s be honest. These past few months, we have been patting ourselves on the back with regards to the weather. Our winter of content - to parryphrase Shakespeare and excluding frustrated skiers and ice fishers - compared to others in the recent past. No deep snow. Not the sustained biting cold and bitter winds of last year. And seemingly miraculously, the recent extreme crippling blizzards and stuff wreaking havoc as they worked their way up the East Coast south of the border passed us by with nary a snow-
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Producer and director, André Marchand (right), makes some fine tuning with James Milvain and Johanne Babb during a recent rehearsal for Radio Broadway opening at Hudson Village Theatre this week.
broadcasting live on Friday, March 11? And no, it’s not The Jewel that first hit the airwaves last year. Well, here’s the scoop. Its call sign is Radio Broadway, its legendary DJ is called Broadway Jimmy, and its format? Well, no prize for guessing folks. That’s right, non-stop Broadway hits! All performed live by musicians and singers right there in the studio answering requests from listeners and lovers of Broadway tunes from sea to shining sea. Oh yes, it will only be on air for 11 performances. For Radio Broadway, you see, is the latest production of the award-winning Hudson Music Club (HMC) being staged at Hudson Village Theatre from March 11 through 26 with proceeds going to support Le Pont/Bridging Food Bank. Caught up with Jimmy (a.k.a. James Milvain who just happened to write the script for the show) and his onstage singer-dancer artists during a rehearsal at HVT this past weekend. And I was blown away, positively, by what I saw and heard. Between fielding calls - and the lines were blazing - he told me how much he was looking forward to the upcoming gig and working with HVT at our little theatre down by the tracks. This despite the fact that things haven’t been too rosy for Jimmy lately, apparently. For it seems that his show, originally based out of New York City, has taken a bit of a downturn in recent years due to his ‘eccentric’ lifestyle and now the alimony payments are catching up. “It’s both a means of escape and a generator of much-needed funds,” he explains. “So I’m really hoping a lot of people in your part of the world are going to show up for what I promise will be my best call-in show ever!” So if you are looking to escape into the brilliant world of Broadway tunes, while helping Jimmy meet those payments and the good folk at our local Food Bank help those in need, give the Box Office a buzz at (450) 458-5361 or go to villagetheatre.ca. It will be music to Jimmy’s ears! ---------------
And now from radio to film. Well, the controversy-plagued and way too long Oscars screened on Sunday night have come and gone for another year. But it sure was good for the Hudson Film Society (HFS). For the Hudson Canadian Film Festival which opens this Thursday, March 3, at Hudson Village Theatre, will close on Sunday, March 6 with the Best Actress Oscar performance from Brie Larson in the Canadian/Irish co-production, Room, at 4 p.m. Says Clint Ward, HVT president, “The best way to get in to see the film is to have a pass and come early. This will also be a great benefit for other popular films in the 9-film Festival. Anyone with a pass will get into the theatre first while, 15 minutes before the screening, single seats will be sold to fill any empty seats. So a pass doesn’t guarantee a seat unless arriving early.” If you still can’t get a seat for Room, Festival organizers tell me they have scheduled a second performance of the film at 7.30 p.m. Sunday night. Adds Clint, “While the full pass will not be sold after the opening film, The Union, on Thursday, the 3-Film pass will remain on sale up to the Saturday screening allowing one person to see three different films. However, it can’t be used for more than one person at a time.” The second good thing about the Oscars for HFS is their season-closing film in April. It will be the Oscar winning movie, Spotlight. Two Oscar performances folks. One to close the festival and the other to close the season. It doesn’t get better than that! --------------CALLING ALL CORRIES - And now from film to TV. Fans of Coronation Street will be decked out all in green - in early celebration of St. Patrick’s Day - this Sunday, March 6, when the Hudson Coronation Street Appreciation Society hosts its monthly luncheon at the Auberge Willow Inn, 208 Main Road, at noon. With several surprise guests. Who knows? Perhaps even Broadway Jimmy himself will put in an appearance! And that’s a wrap! E-mail: creation@videotron.ca
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Something in the air in Beaconsfield Carmen Marie Fabio editor@yourlocaljournal.ca
Following a substantial reduction in the amount of garbage disposed of by residents after the introduction of the incentive tariff approach, the City of Beaconsfield is considering another environmental move by possibly banning of leaf blowers in summer between June 15 and September 15. “A couple of months ago, I spoke about the environment committee making a recommendation to restrict leaf blowers,” said District 2 Councillor Karen Messier of By-law BEAC-0333. She went on to say the committee last year adopted the David Suzuki Blue Dot declaration for the right to a healthy environment. “We’re one of just over 100 cities in the country that adopted this and one of the top declarations is the right to breathe clean air.” Having recently returned from the Sustainable Communities conference in Ottawa with District 3 Councillor Wade Staddon, Messier recounted the discussion by the federal Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Catherine McKenna of the role cities play in combatting climate change.
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Continued from page 4 There are a number of properties that are valued at more than half a million dollars but the majority of the 2200 homes would have a sales value not more than $300,000 - and these values have been affected lately from the damage by the town to fences, hedges, an unrepaired broken dam, a lake still drained after two years, roads in complete disrepair for years, plans for 40 per
“All of these measures, as small as they may seem, add up and I think it’s important that we look at the right to breathe clean air.” Messier said the restriction on leaf blowers is less about the noise than it is about air quality. “I want to indicate my strong support for measures to restrict the use of leaf blowers for a variety of health reasons,” said resident Michael Cloghesy. “I’d like to know whether this particular restrictive use would also apply in the future to lawnmowers.” Mayor Georges Bourelle said the council and Environmental Advisory Committee will be discussing a number of measures that could possibly be taken concerning further nuisance bylaw infractions. “We listen to the lawnmowers because we have to but once they’re done, we have this high-pitched noise going on – in some cases on larger properties, for a long time,” said Messier, noting the vast majority of leaf blowers are gas-powered. “They’re blowing up small particulate matter – dust, pollen, and mold, into the air.” Messier said members of the community with compromised respiratory systems end up suffering from the use of a tool that is,
cent population growth, and a planned zoning nightmare that is unclear. We can expect more debt from grants that were lost because administrative requirements were not completed while the town has been engaged in firing people and dealing with subsequent lawsuits, resulting in a legal budget that could have repaired a lot of roads. All this while we deal with Louise Villandré’s million dollar plus theft. No one knows how much has been spent on the fantasy strategic plan including $35,000 for its “mission state-
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“not really necessary, especially in the summertime.” “Do you think it would be a good idea to also ban leaf blowers in the springtime when they just blow dust and sand?” asked resident Francois Gilbert. “Right now, the motion put forth is to restrict their use for the period
when there really are no leaves,” said Messier. The incentive tariff garbage pickup implemented January 1 of this year sees residents charged according to the amount of garbage they dispose of, with the option of choosing different sized bins based on household need. Continued on page 16
ment” which has been promised for March except a contractor has not yet been hired. When will the residents have the opportunity to reject this entire plan so we can get on with the proper administration of our “small town?” We desperately needed a significant improvement in our town’s overall administration and this has obviously not happened. It’s also been traditional for Hudson taxpayers to get straight answers to questions asked. Trevor Smith
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Power struggle in Vaudreuil-Soulanges area Lauren Mitchell Special contributor
Last week’s storm saw strong winds and freezing rain became a hazardous mix for power lines as trees and branches weighed down, causing power interruptions in the VaudreuilSoulanges region that lasted anywhere from hours to over a day. Nearing the end of day one, the towns of St. Lazare and Hudson both declared a state of emergency due to the fact that approximately 2500 Hudson residents and 3750 St. Lazare residents were without power, and Environment Canada was calling for overnight temperatures of -10 degrees Celsius. On February 25, both towns decided to open up their community centres in order to house any residents unable to weather the storm in their own homes. Hudson’s Director of Culture and Tourism Nicolas Pedneault was the first to post the new status on social media and to let the community know the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre would remain open and offer snacks and a place to warm up. The Town of Hudson further offered the services of 19 of their own generators to lend to anyone who needed it during the blackout. St. Lazare opened its community centre February 25 at 6 p.m. where hot beverages were served, and kept the centre open until the power issue was resolved and completely restored. Firefighter teams from both towns were kept busy answering calls from residents facing difficult circumstances. St. Lazare firefighters gave assistance to those who were unable to transport themselves to the community centre, by fielding phone calls from residents and then heading over to pick them up. Hudson firefighters were seen at Hudson’s Medicentre by Your Local Journal’s publisher Joseph Bissonnette, helping carry a man in a wheelchair up two flights of stairs when the building’s generators could
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Power outages lasting as long as 36 hours hit residents across the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region following freezing rain that began Wednesday, February 24.
not power the elevator. Hydro-Québec workers were kept busy during the outage, as reported by the town of St. Lazare, there were 20 teams of workers spread out in the town trying to release ice-covered branches from the power lines. It wasn’t only city workers who extended a helping hand during the storm. Local businesses like Woot! Smoked Meat and Pizza in Hudson opened their doors to customers who wanted to enjoy a free, fresh hot cup of coffee. Even citizens of the towns who had been either lucky enough to have a generator or who had happened to get their power back early took to Facebook to open up their homes to anyone who needed it. One woman named Melinda Paradis posted in Community Connections Facebook group that anyone was welcome to come over and grab a cup of coffee if they needed it. “I’m a mother of young kids, and I know how kids get during a power outage,” said Paradis. “I wanted to open my home to any family that may need power, especially since some kids couldn’t go to school. In this techno-
logical world, living without a phone is not easy. I thought I’d let people come in to charge their phones, maybe grab a cup of coffee. I’ve had friends do the same thing in the past, so of course I would do it too. Nobody took me up on my offer, but I did make some new friends because of it.” A St. Lazare company that manu-
factures wooden pallets offered firewood to anyone in need. “I have boxes of cut wood set aside for myself which I will give some to anyone who needs without power as it’s going to be cold tonight,” wrote Serena Turner on Facebook. Power was restored mid-morning Friday, February 26.
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The English Gardener Slainte to the Shamrock James Parry Your Local Journal
Must say I really welcomed the positive feedback I have received from numerous YLJ readers on PHOTO BY GREG JONES last week’s column devoted to the two national plant symbols of Wales heralding St. David’s Day on March 1. Namely, the Daffodil and the more humble Leek. And not all of them from transplanted Welsh folk, I hasten to add! “But shame on you James,” chastised a couple of others obviously of Irish roots - albeit jokingly, I was assured. “What about our Shamrock?” Sheesh. Was waiting for this week. When the buildup to Hudson’s 7th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 19, really swung in to high gear. So here goes. According to legend, this three-leaf member of the Clover family – for centuries the national symbol of Ireland - was used by the Emerald Isle’s patron saint, St. Patrick, to explain the Christian concept of the Holy Trinity to the ancient Celts. And you know that old adage, everything comes in threes? Well, when it comes to Shamrock - or Oxalis tri-
angularis which is the species that we have come to love as a houseplant at this time of year - this could not be more true. For it has three common names. False Shamrock, Purple Shamrock and Love Plant. It also has three purple heart-shaped leaves, which each have three sides that sit symmetrically to one another at the end of the stem. It has been said that the plant also has mysterious and magical properties. In that it can revive itself when it appears to be totally demised and passed on. For rather than being intrinsically linked to the soil like many other houseplants, Oxalis is linked to the soil by its minuscule bulbs. Which means that if you forget to water it for a while, or the temperature in the room drops too low, everything above the soil surface will wither and die back to seek refuge in the bulbs below. Only - like a Phoenix rising from the ashes - to be reborn when good conditions return. That being said, there is no question that it is a pretty, compact plant with delicate white flowers growing out of the mass of leaves below. On the other hand, if you have pets in the home - and particularly cats - a word of caution. It can be poisonous to animals. On the positive side, the leaves taste so awful that after just one
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Would love to take credit for this great photo of a Purple Oxalis but I can’t. It was taken by Your Local Journal editor, Carmen Marie Fabio, of a fabulous specimen potted and lovingly nurtured in her home.
little nibble that is not dangerous at all, your cat will get the message and leave it alone! The word Shamrock, incidentally, was introduced in English literature during the Middle Ages. First appearing in 1571 in the book by English scholar Edmund Campion, A Histoire of Irelande, when he was profiling the different plants and herbs synonymous with that country. Even though he did goof when he described it as a staple of their diet! And what I found particularly intriguing when researching the history of the Shamrock is the fact that even though St. Patrick lived during the 5th century, it was not until 1675 that a recognizable image linking him to the plant appeared on coins. The St. Patrick Coppers, as they are known,
depicted him addressing a crowd while holding the plant up high. Later, Irishmen took to wearing leaves of the plant in their hat or coat on the feast day of March 17. And at the end of the day, they would put it in their last glass of grog or whatever. When they had supped the last drop, they would take it out of their glass and throw it over their left shoulder in a little ceremony that would become known as the Drowning of the Shamrock! True? Or just a little folktale for which the Irish are famous? Haven’t a clue as I wasn’t there. But I do know that I will be lifting a glass of Whiskey on March 17 while enjoying my newlybought Oxalis. How about you? Until next time! E-mail: creation@videotron.ca
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International Women’s Day: where are the streets named for women? Stephanie O’Hanley Special Contributor
As Montreal gets ready to celebrate its 375th anniversary, yesterday the city announced the creation of Toponym’Elles, a new online database of women’s names that could be consulted to name streets, parks and public spaces. In a press release, Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre and Manon Gauthier, the city executive member responsible for Montreal’s culture, heritage, design, Space for Life and the status of women, said women make up only six percent of the city’s 6,000 street and place names. In time for Montreal’s 375th birthday they’re encouraging Montrealers to add at least 375 women to the database list. What about closer to home? The female-sounding names aren’t always what they seem and they’re relatively rare. A few examples: Hudson Mount Victoria St. Here Mount Victoria refers to Mount Victoria Farm, once owned by Thomas Bassett Macaulay, a wealthy insurance executive. His farming legacy is the Rag Apple line of Holstein cows, created when Macaulay combined a bull named Johanna Red Apple Pabst with Mount Victoria cows. Today most Holstein cows are considered to be descended from Macaulay’s herd. The Victoria in the Mount Victoria name is doubtlessly for Queen Victoria (18191901) who ruled England from 1837 until her death. Saint-Lazare Some street names, such as Hyacinthe Boileau may seem female but alas, Mr. Boileau was male. Many streets names sound female but don’t appear to be for any woman in particular; you could say the same for many of the male-sounding names. I couldn’t find any information on the origins of Croissant Amy. A few examples of women’s street names: Chemin Sainte-Angélique Quebec’s Toponymy Commission website currently has no information about this street’s origins but another
place in Quebec called Papineauville has a parish called Sainte-Angélique, which was named for a woman named Angélique-Louise Cornud, the wife of a man named Denis-Benjamin Papineau, who according to Wikipedia, donated land for construction of the town’s church and rectory. It’s unclear if any connection exists between the two Sainte-Angéliques. Chemin Sainte-Élisabeth While Quebec’s Toponymy Commission website has no information on this particular name, according to Catholic Online, Saint Elizabeth appears in the Bible in the Book of Luke. As the story goes, she was a childless cousin of the Virgin Mary and conceived later in life and gave birth to the man who eventually became known as John the Baptist. Her feast day is Nov. 5. Vaudreuil-Dorion Many newer streets are named for flowers, some of which have are also women’s names, wine regions and hockey players. Many street names are masculine. You do find street names such as Rue Cécilia, Rue Isabelle and Rue Karine, but according to Quebec’s Toponymy Commission, these names are generic, in the sense that they don’t appear to be linked to a particular person.
Streets named after important women: Rue Esther-Blondin Born Esther Blondin (1809-1890), she was also known as Marie Anne Blondin, foundress of the Sisters of Saint Anne, a religious order dedicated to educating children living in rural areas, A park is also named for her. Rue Marie-Curie Named for Marie Curie, born Maria Sk=lodowska, (1867-1934), the first woman to win a Nobel prize. A Wikipedia entry points out she was “the first person and only woman to win twice and the only person to win twice in multiple sciences,” physics and chemistry. She was the first woman to become a professor at the University of Paris and her research, along with that of her husband, Pierre Curie, led to the discovery of radium and polonium, and after her husband’s death, further development of x-rays.
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Yegor Dyachkov and Jean Saulnier Steve Ambler Special contributor
The fourth and final concert of the 33rd season of the Hudson Chamber Music Series will take place March 6, 4 p.m. in St. James Church Hall, 642 Main Road, Hudson. Cellist Yegor Dyachkov and pianist Jean Saulnier will present a programme of works by Brahms, Dvorak, Janacek, Martinú and Schumann. Yegor Dyachkov was named Artist of the Year by the CBC in 2000. He has performed throughout Europe, Latin America, Asia, Canada and the United States, debuting at Lincoln Center in October 2000, appearing with major
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Yegor Dyachkov and Jean Saulnier will grace the stage at the fourth and final concert of the Hudson Chamber Music Series.
orchestras in Antwerp, Geneva, Montreal, Rio de Janeiro, Toronto and Vancouver and at numerous international festivals. Yegor is a champion of new music: Jacques Hétu, André Prévost and others have dedicated works to him. Jean Saulnier is an active recitalist, chamber musician and teacher. He is the recipient of numerous prizes in national and international competitions, including the William Kapell International Competition, the Prix d’Europe and the Leschetizky Competition. A guest soloist with the MSO, the Orchestre Symphonique de Québec, the Orchestre Métropolitain, the Rochester Philharmonic and I Musici de Montréal, he is frequently heard in Canadian music festivals and on the CBC. Both musicians have extensive discographies. They are long-time collaborators on and off the stage and have recorded together on the Analekta label, including an album of works by Prokofiev and Stravinsky and a highly acclaimed disc featuring the complete sonatas for cello and piano by Brahms (the last of which is on Sunday’s programme). Sunday’s programme is quintessentially Romantic. The main work is Brahm’s second Sonata for cello and piano in F Major Opus 99. Brahms published the work in 1887, two years after the premiere of his Fourth Symphony and therefore definitely belonging to his late style. It is a four-movement work lasting almost a half hour. The first movement is exuberant, with
a subdued and tense recapitulation. The slow movement is one of Brahms’ most tender and intimate. The scherzo is passionate and fiery, with a demanding piano part and complex rhythmic ambiguities. The rondo finale is an example of Brahms’ late penchant for brief closing movements after relatively expansive middle movements. It is witty with a joyous ending. The programme is rounded out by a series of shorter pieces often based on folk music, ranging in chronological order from the Fünf Stücke im Volkston opus 102 by Robert Schumann to the Variations on a Slovak Theme by Bohuslav Martinú. Schumann’s Fünf Stücke were published in 1851, towards the end of his life. They are sunny, mellow pieces full
of imagination and Romanticism. Two works by Antonin Dvorak are featured, his Waldesruhe (Silent Woods) opus 68 number 5 and his Romantic Piece opus 78 number 4. Leos Janacek’s Prohádka recreates scenes from a Russian fairy tale. Martinú’s Variations were written in the last year of his life (1959) and explore to the limits the musical possibilities of a Slovak folk song. As usual, patrons will be able to discuss the music with the artists over a glass of wine after the concert. Albums by the artists will be available for purchase. Tickets will be available at the door for $25 (seniors and students $20, children under 14 free). For more information phone (450) 458-4088 or (450) 458-5107.
YLJ Around the world
PHOTO COURTESY SUSAN FRANKS
Celebrating Valentine’s Day on the very first anniversary of the day they were married at Fritz Farm in Baie d’Urfé, Susan Franks and Sam Zade - together with their friends and fellow Hudsonites Karen and Bob Freitag who were busy elsewhere on the ship - catch up on the news from back home during their recent cruise in the sun aboard Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas.
OPEN HOUSE AUG. 23 FROM 2 TO 4
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$649,000 Steffen Servay Real Estate Broker GROUPE SUTTON DISTINCTION INC.
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Rigaud. 139 des Rois. BREATHTAKING SUNSET VIEWS! 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. ArƟsts “House of light”. Fabulous outdoor space. $165,000 of improvements since 2009. Pool. No back neighbours. Tons of inclusions! Film, photos, info at: www.SteīenServay.com
$489,900 Claudine Whissell Certified Real Estate Broker RE/MAX ROYAL JORDAN INC.
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412 Rue Oakridge. Hudson. Spacious 4 Bdr. Exec. home featuring cathedral ceiling in living room, main Ňoor family room, main Ňoor laundry, 2 full baths, powder room & and Įnished basement. Quick occupancy available. Centris. No. 21863105
NEW LISTING Diana Mattei Real Estate Broker EXIT PERFORMA
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L’Île-Perrot. 297, 7e Rue. Move-in ready! Tastefully upgraded. Sought aŌer layout. 3+1 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS. Fully Įnished basement. Over-sized garage. No back neighbors. Start packing! #21165751
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$129,900 Claudine Whissell Certified Real Estate Broker RE/MAX ROYAL JORDAN INC.
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45 Ch. de la Pointe-au-Sable. Rigaud. 4 season waterfront “chalet” w/ exterior hot tub & gazebo. Easy access to skiing + more. Electric baseboard heaƟng & propane gas stove. A must see! Quick occupancy available. Centris No. 23967387
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Legion News One of best events of the year is the annual St. Patrick’s Day dinner and dance. Please reserve at (450) 458-4882 as it normally sells out for sure. The date for the dinner this year is Friday, March 11. Roast beef will be on the menu for $25 and lots of dancing, music, and great Irish fun. The top winner of last week’s
Continued from page 10 “The collection system has been very successful,” said Messier. “We now have three or four trucks circulating our city – with all the greenhouse gases that come with that – rather than eight with our previous collections.” District 1 Councillor David Pelletier said council is also looking to address dust that results from specialized stone and masonry installations.
Cribbage was E. Joanne Ross, her 2nd win in a row. Second place went to Doug Egerton and in third place was Bob Cameron. Winner of the 50/50 draw was Cody Gilmore who kindly donated her winnings back into the Legion Fund Raising account. Much appreciated. Lest we Forget.
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Continued from page 3 District 2 Councillor Pamela Tremblay said the valuation process involves an assessor who visits homes. If a homeowner isn’t present, documentation is left at the door that allows homeowners to do a self-assessment and submit the documents. “If for some reason there was something that was left at the door and blew away in the wind or something else happened, then the assessors are only going to go by factors like market value. You can also have your home re-evaluated and, at that point, the valuation might be brought down. It’s possible. You assume there was a mistake and maybe there is one. We don’t know,” said Tremblay. Some homeowners in neighbouring Hudson and Rigaud have also
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complained about higher than average property valuations. A special public information meeting is scheduled on March 8 for Hudson residents who want to find out more about the valuation process and how to contest an assessment. Homeowners who want to contest their assessments, especially if there is a situation that could impact the value of a home such as foundation problems, they must apply in-person to the MRC headquarters at 420 Avenue St. Charles in Vaudreuil-Dorion to have their properties re-evaluated before the April 30 deadline. It’s important to note that residents living in L’Île-Perrot, Pincourt, SainteMarthe, and Vaudreuil-Dorion, should contact their respective city halls if they want to contest their property valuations. More information is available at tinyurl.com/jbaptql.
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“We’ve been aware that (the dust) is inconvenient and not pleasant to deal with but it’s really come to light, the negative respiratory effects.” With the increasing popularity of interlocking stone driveways, dust from their installation will also fall under the proposed by-law. “What this by-law says is that you cannot produce dust,” said Pelletier, specifying that contractors could, ideally, use water saws to minimize the dust or cut the stone within a shelter. “Either way, the dust has to be controlled.”
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Hockey Hawks Gold medal ďŹ nish PHOTO COURTESY ANTHONY PETRONE
Vaudrueil sur le lac resident Chloe Mossa, 10 years old, from VSLL Taekwondo won gold at the February 27 – 28 regional tournament in Trois-Rivières with over 500 fighters participating. Her perseverance, dedication and constant efforts to improve her skills were well displayed after some intense competition over the weekend.
PHOTO COURTESY DON VAN VOORHIS
The Hudson/Rigaud/St. Lazare (HRS) Atom A Hawks finished their regular hockey season February 28 with a Canadiens Skills Clinic at the Bell Centre. All players enjoyed this wonderful experience with the Montreal Canadiens’ Hockey School. The team made amazing memories and now feels ready for the playoffs that start March 12 in the Saint-Lazare Sports Complex. Go Hawks, go!
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555 Rue Wilson $349,000 Diane and Paul Laflamme 514-793-4514 Royal LePage Village Hudson Inc.
2347 Rue de L’Andalou $549,900 + tax Lee Thompson 450-458-7051 Re/Max Royal Jordan Inc.
108 Rue des FrĂŞnes $499,900 Evelyne Micyk 514-668-9777 Noble Immobilier Inc.
159 Bexhill Drive $569,900 Patricia Wright 514-942-4092 Royal LePage Village Hudson Inc.
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139 Des Rois $649,000 Steffen Servay 514-713-7833 Groupe Sutton Distinction Inc.
297, 7e Rue $465,000 Diana Mattei 514-898-0763 Exit Performa
1117 Rita Street $178, 000 Ron Wood 613-363-3001 Century 21 Shield
551 Rue Stirling $289,000 Amelia Robinson and Dylan White 514-962-7751 Groupe Sutton Performer Inc. 300 Rue Main $269,000 Diane and Paul Laflamme 514-793-4514 Royal LePage Village Hudson Inc.
6 Rue de la CoopĂŠrative , E2 $150,000 Diane and Paul Laflamme 514-793-4514 Royal LePage Village Hudson Inc.
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Bryan Todd, B. Comm (Acct.)
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Business and Personal Accounting Services, Tax Preparations & Filings Ph. (514) 730-5966
Family mediation for couples separating/divorcing Counselling for individuals, couples, families Homologation of mandate report. Vaudreuil-Dorion/Beaconsfield 450-218-1499 karine.joly@videotron.ca
DENTISTS
Dr. Don Littner & Dr. Morty Baker 472 Main Rd, Suite I, Hudson QC, J0P 1H0 Ph. (450) 458-5334
FITNESS & INJURIES Greg Lothian, B.Sc.,CAT(C), CSCS
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PHARMACIES
Marilou Leduc Affiliated BRUNET 1771 Ste. Angelique, St. Lazare Ph. (450) 424-9289
Sandy Farrell, Davis Facilitator
PSYCHOTHERAPY Frema Engel, MSW, ts, Psychotherapist Individual, Couple & Family Counselling
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100 - FOR SALE Dry Firewood. Stacking and kindling available. Very reasonable. Dan: 514-291-1068 Kiln-dried kindling for sale. Half-cubic foot, 10 lbs. minimum per bag. $7 per bag. Mix of hard and soft wood. Free delivery on the island of Île Perrot. Delivery on Thursdays and Sundays. Help support teenage enterprise. Contact ileperrotkindling@gmail.com Electric Snowblower – brand new, never used - $100. Please call Mr. Albert at 450-4585649 (160310) CANCUN VACATION/TIMESHARE 20-week beautiful timeshare for sale. Excellent deal, must sell! $7,000 USD. I will also rent out weeks; try it before buying! See these sites, these are the hotels: SUNSET ROYAL BEACH RESORT and SUNSET MARINA CANCUN. 450-458-4968 (160310)
125 - FOR RENT 1 bedroom condo with fireplace for rent April 1st. Great location. 5 minutes to Hudson Village. 5 minutes to highway. Everything included. Fridge, stove, heating and air conditioning. $750/month. 450-458-7703 (160310) Hudson - bright, new 4 ½, private entry, large living room with cathedral ceiling, adjoining kitchen with patio on south balcony, parking included. Optional 5 appliances available. Looking for quiet tenants, no smoking, no pets. Available immediately. $1175/month. 514-238-2417 (160317) Cedarbrook, horse country, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, double garage, nice quiet wooded lot, 1 slow combustion stove, $1950 per month. Call 514-865-0385 or 514-824-7343 (160303)
Bright 4 ½ condo on Daniel Street in St-Lazare, available for April. Animals allowed. Please call Tina 514-880-7776 (160303)
150 - SERVICES LOCAL PROFESSIONAL RENOVATOR Quality Results - Honest Service - Great Value Residential Repairs and Renovations Custom Furniture and Cabinetry Licensed and Bonded RBQ# 576-6399-01 KEN 514-453-3675 (160310) Art Classes in Hudson. Drawing & painting classes in a small-group environment. Beginners to professional artists welcome. Experienced, award-winning instructors. Atelier de Bresoles, 472E rue Main. Call or email to schedule an appointment: www. atelierdebresoles.com 514-288-3772 (160310)
INCOME TAX - individuals, families and self-employed, reasonable rates, electronic EFILE, more than 20 years experience. Vaudreuil-Dorion. 514-441-2781 / mdescoteaux_ wi@hotmail.com (160303) Pet/Horse care. Nurturing, reliable, animal lover available daytime for dog walks, feedings. Dog and horse owner myself with 16 years experience with horses. On-call basis or scheduled visits. St. Lazare and surrounding area. 514 922-9030. (160303)
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150 - SERVICES 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 Wolftech Inc. Since 2004. PC/Laptop repair, sales and services. Custom system builds. Software/hardware upgrades, virus - malware removal. Data recovery, network and international troubleshooting. Pick-up or In-home service. Very competitive rates. Windows and other software tutorials. HTTP://wolftech.ca services@wolftech.ca 514-923-5762 Local Experts in matters of Bankruptcy and Insolvency since 1994. First Consultation Free. Available Nights & Weekends. Solid reputation for Reliability, Honesty & Integrity in our field of Expertise. Blumer Lapointe Tull & Associes Syndics Inc. www.blumerlapointetull.com. 514 426 4994 Moving Service, local, trailer rentals. Call Colin: 514-850-9948 Registered Gun Smith. We buy and sell used guns. 514-453-5018 ¿Moving? All jobs. Reliable, reasonable, fully equipped. Local and Ontario, Maritimes, USA. 35 yrs experience. Call Bill or Ryan 514-457-2063. Nanny/Babysitter Available – 54 year old empty nester available to babysit your children. Evenings/Weekends. Early Childhood Educator for 5 years. 514-569-1644 Piano Tuning, local Fine tuning $88. 514-206-0449 Mention Your Local Journal and receive a 5% discount (160519)
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150 - SERVICES ALL RENOVATIONS & CONSTRUCTION, FREE ESTIMATES. FRAMING, PLASTER, WINDOWS, DOORS, FLOORS, STAIRS, CERAMIC TILING, PAINTING, BASEMENTS, KITCHENS, BATHROOMS. EXPERIENCED WORK. RBQ 5688-2244-01 JONATHAN 514-402-9223
Jacques Harvey Piano School. Experienced, qualified teacher offers piano lessons to beginners or advanced students. Children and adults are welcome. Call 450-455-1544. Handyman/ for small jobs. Call John: 514623-5786 (160324) SINGING LESSONS - Ages 7 to 17. Private or Semi-Private. In my home (StLazare). Sing the songs you love! Call Morgan. 514-607-1308 References available. Vacuum Cleaner. Sales and repair of all brands, 40 years in service (Electrolux, Filter Queen, Kenmore, Samsung and Central Vac). Special on Hoover Central Vac w/standard kt at $399. Other brands available from $329 and up. Repair and service of all central vacuum systems. Parts and bags (all makes). Small appliance repair. Carpet cleaner rental available. NEW: Oreck Excel air purifiers $329. AspirateursHudson.com 67 McNaughten Hudson, Quebec 450-458-7488 Cleaning ladies available, weekly, bi-weekly or occasionally. 20 years of experience with same clients. All have: attention to detail skills good work ethics motivated by perfection glowing references Call and leave message 450-458-0251 (160317) Couture Le Mieux. Seamstresses without appointment. 2 locations to better serve you: 1051 avenue St-Charles, Vaudreuil-Dorion, corner of chemin de l’Anse, one minute away from Costco (450218-6899) and 140 avenue St-Charles, Vaudreuil-Dorion (450-218-6400). Pants hem $10, alterations of all kind, clothing modifications, curtains, gazebo, tarps and pillows. Custom made curtains, valances and roman shades. Fabric sales as well as sewing supplies. All of our prices include taxes. Piano Tuning - Experienced local piano technician offering quality tunings and skillful repairs. Improve the sound and touch of your piano with hammer voicing and action regulation. Marc Lanthier 514770-7438 info@pianolanco.com
Local Handyman, change light and plumbing fixtures, soffit ventilation work to eliminate and prevent damaging ice dams, aluminum and vinyl repairs, caulking around windows and doors, door hanging, gutter cleaning, and all other needs. 30 years experi- Experienced cleaning lady available for ence. Call Gary 514-502-5512 (160310) general home cleaning on a bi-monthly basis. Reliable, honest and efficient. Also home care Victor Landscaping – Pavé Uni – mini exfor vacationers. References from long term cavation – sodding – general landscaping clients. Hudson/Rigaud areas preferred. Call – spring discounts available – 514-458-7496 514-445-8419 (160303) - victorlandscaping.net (160310) LEVISA TIMBER TREE CARE. Pruning, felling, stump 30 years experience, bilingual, extremely removal, firewood, land clearing, branch organized. chipping, cedar hedge trimming. Fully inBookkeeping, payroll, year-end, government remittance. sured certified tree trimmer with diploma. 24 A few hours per week/month. years experience. Can work with or without a Contact Isabelle at 450-510-3330 (160317) cherry picker. 514-947-2797 (160310) Alexis Massage Therapy Clinic, 49 Carson, D.D.O. Certified and registered massage therapy since 1993. For deep tissue and sports therapy, athletic injury, back pain, shoulder pain, leg pain. Helpful for depression and stress. For information call or text 514-5594970 (160317)
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$ Buy car for scrap. Running or not, 24/7. www.scrapvehicule.com Call 514-951-4203 A Military Collector looking for medals, flags, swords and uniforms, pins, documents, books, helmets, hats, all related war memorabilia. WWI, WWII, Canadian/German or others. Also looking for antique items, collectibles of all kinds, aviation and nautical items, coins, badges, maps, old signs. Top dollar paid. Please call Patrick, 450-458-4319 or email patrick148@ ca.inter.net. 2760A Côte St-Charles, StLazare, Reni Decors (next to Mon Village) (160407)
200 - CAREERS/EMPLOYMENT TAXI SAINT-LAZARE/HUDSON. NOUVELLE/NEW ADMINISTRATION. Chauffeurs Demandés / Drivers Needed. REQUIS/REQUIRED: CLASS 4C + / “POCKET NUMBER” ***PAYER CHAQUE JOUR***PAID DAILY***. Appelez / Call: Daniel 450-9212132 / Claire: 450-802-6222 entre/between 9h00 – 17h00. (160303) SEASONAL EMPLOYEES needed for golf course. Grounds, bag drop, marshals, waitstaff, proshop. Open house 59 Cambridge, Hudson on Saturday, March 5th from 10AM to 2PM, Monday, March 14 from 4PM to 7PM. Send resume to accounting@ falcongolf.ca (160303) Beaconsfield Golf Club looking for clubhouse maintenance staff. Must have 2 years experience in similar jobs. Knowledge of plumbing, electricity, painting, plastering, cleaning, moving furniture. Bilingualism an asset. March to November, 40 hrs/week. Send resume d.manibal@ bgcinc.ca or fax 514-695-0961 (160317) Beaconsfield Golf Club, bilingual waiters and waitresses needed for seasonal full-time and part-time employment. Mature individuals are encouraged to apply. Full training provided. Please send C.V. to carla@bgcinc.ca or fax to 514-695-0961 (160317)
Beaconsfield Golf Club, Men’s and Ladies’ Locker Room attendants needed for seasonal full-time and part-time employment. Mature individuals are encouraged to apply. Bilingual candidates preferred. Please send C.V. to carla@bgcinc.ca or fax to 514-695-0961 (160317)
250 - REAL ESTATE SALE House for sale. 82 Pine, Hudson Village. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. $279,000 negotiable. Available now. 514-983-7164 Bungalow for sale, Birch Hill Road, Hudson. 3 bedrooms, finished basement, lovely large lot. Close to Whitlock Golf. $329,000. 450-458-7867 (160317)
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LATERAL FILING CABINET, 5 drawer, legal file size with lock. Preferably one that doesn’t make me swear when opening and closing it! Call 514-594-2055.
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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. 514-218-2776
Mercedes CLK 320 - 1999 - Convertible, Silver. 208,000 KM. $6,900. Call 514-216-9217.
1964 Cadillac Sedan de Ville. Excellent condition. 82,000 original miles. Rebuilt motor. Numbers match. Appraised at $17,000 asking price $10,000 or best offer. Call 514-6264770 2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL, Lease Take Over, 67,000 kms, Black, Leather package , 22 months remaining @$325/month. View on Leasebusters.com ID #140741. Call 514-2203398 1992 Lincoln 192,000 km. V-8 auto, fully equipped, used for weddings, second owner, electric roof. Invested $12,000. Must sell (illness) $2250 Cash. 514-453-7468 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 2003 Kia Rio, Automatic, Green, new all season tires, very clean, 121000kms, $2,500 2003 Kia Rio, Standard, Silver, very clean, 172000kms, $2,200 both 4door. 514-773-0394 Mercedes S550 – 2007 AMC Package. White, panoramic roof. 144,000 km. Mint condition. $24,500. Call 514-216-9217.
Kia Sportage LX 2009 with Convenience Package, (4WD), manual, 136,000kms, very good condition, never accidented, new 4 season tires, towing hitch inc., asking $8,900 neg., 450-424-4308 Triumph TR6 1972, White, Very Good Condition, 77,000 miles. $7500 negotiable. Call 514-262-3320. 2006 Mercedes CLS 500,Silver, never winter driven. 86,000 kms, very clean, $18,000 – negotiable. Call Ray: 514-668-9718. Chevrolet Suburban 2010 -LT- White. Model 1500, 4x4. 60,000 km. Mint Condition, Like New. $30,000. Call 514-216-9217. 1992 Mercedes 300 SL convertible. 162,843 Km’s … Hardtop, new: soft top, battery, compressor A/C . 6 cd disc player, cassette player. Not winter driven, mint condition. $12,000 or best offer. Call 450-458-5995 BMW 535 i xDrive, 2010, 83,000 km, automatic, 4 door, blue, beige leather interior, sunroof, heated seats and steering wheel, GPS, Bluetooth, 2 sets of tires and rims, beautiful high performance car, very clean. 514-774-7428
Silver Chrysler LHS 2000 with 267,000 kms. Highway driven only to Florida, Very clean, all electric. 3.5 engine with a V-6 $1700 Please call 450-458-7488 94 Mustang GT. Black coupe $5,800 must sell. Please call 514-996-6965
The Ken Lefrancois Memorial 2nd Annual Gala for Mental Health The Rotary Club of Hudson and Saint-Lazare is proud to inform the community that we will be again this year host a fundraising gala to benefit mental health initiatives aimed at young people in our community of Vaudreuil-Soulanges. The Gala will be held on April 29th, 2016 at the Auberge des Gallant in Rigaud, Qc. The evening will begin with cocktails at 6:00 followed by supper and a silent auction. You will be entertained with live
music as well as a special guest speaker which we are sure you will not want to miss. Ticket information is available on-line at https://www. eventbrite.ca/e/the-ken-lefrancoismemorial-gala-unmasking-mentalhealth-tickets-22238404667.
In Memoriam
Kenneth A .May 1942-2015 Passed away suddenly on December 24, 2015, at age 73. Beloved husband to Linda (Hulley) for 46 Years. Father to David (Hanie), Colin (Claire). Proud grandfather to Alec, Kyra and Lucan. Son of Grace and Rev. John May, deceased. Brother to Malcolm (Alison), Patrick (Renee), Donald (Anne), Stephen (Toni), Chris (Karin). Uncle to many nieces and nephews in Scotland, England, France and Canada. Born in Lewick, Scotland with a love for the sea. Thus his hobbies, restoring and making boats, kayaks, sailing and for the last few years sailing his one meter boat at the Hudson Yacht Club. Memorial service will be held at Wyman Memorial Church, 513 Main Road, April 24th, at 2:30 pm. Reception to follow in church hall.
Maureen Kirk Conway 1926 – 2016
Mark Tremblay 1953 – 2016 Mark died at peace and with typical curiosity, March 1, at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal. For the past six months, he fought metastatic brain cancer with grace, wit, humour and his usual ferociousness. He fought the fight with the help of his children and his many friends. He is survived by his children, whom he loved profoundly- daughter Emily, and son Lucas. Also left behind, his caretaker and former spouse, Kim, and brother Michael of Calgary. Mark was predeceased by his parents, Mary and Emile Tremblay, and brother Robert. Mark was born in Timmins, Ontario, where he attended O’Gorman High School and Timmins High and Vocational School. He went on to earn an English Degree at Carleton University, then a journalism career of 36 years that started at the Timmins Daily Press and up the ranks to the Calgary Herald and the Montreal Gazette. He was a lover of the arts, music critic, literature buff, movie fanatic, and sports aficionado. He was a considerable athlete. He was a keen social observer and worried deeply about the planet. He was a poet and a wordsmith. He was at his best with a glass of wine, embroiled in a heady argument. This was a man of enormous talent and pure smarts, sadly taken before his family and his many friends were at all ready to say goodbye. Having said that- this was a wonderful life. Following cremation, Mark will be interred in Hudson, QC, his home of 20 years. The family will receive visitors at the Anchorage at the Auberge Willow in Hudson, QC, on Sunday, March 6, from 3:00 p.m. on.
Maureen Kirk Conway, born January 14, 1926 in County Monaghan, Ireland. Died peacefully February 24, 2016 in Hudson, Québec. Our beloved mother is now at rest. Maureen was the wife of James Charles Conway who predeceased her in 2004. Their son Dennis died in 2012. She is remembered for her unconditional love, honesty, intelligence, creativity and humour by her five surviving children and their spouses, 10 grandchildren and their spouses, and one great-grandson: Kevin (Sally Basmajian; Jocelyn and Peter); Kathleen (Jacques Nadeau; Alexandra and Fraser McBain; Patricia and Jerome Brulé); Michael (Libby McCarthy; Ryan and Vicky Bienek; Katie and Joe Forsyth, and their baby Ashton); James Jr. (daughters Chelsea and Shannon); and Barbara (Paul Nolan; Erin and Meghan). Maureen was the matriarch of the Kirk and Conway family – numbering close to 80 relatives who hold reunions every few years. The family thanks the many doctors and nurses, NOVA Hudson, and the staff of Château Pierrefonds, who provided care for Maureen during her last years. We are eternally grateful that Maureen was able to spend her final days at the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Palliative Care Residence, in Hudson, with wonderful staff, volunteers and her family by her side. Her memory will be cherished by her friends and family in Canada, the USA, and Ireland. A memorial service and burial of ashes will take place in the spring. Funeral arrangements entrusted to F. Aubry & Fils Inc. http://aubryetfils.com/en/. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made on-line or by mail to VaudreuilSoulanges Palliative Care Residence Foundation http://www.mspvs.org/ en/ or NOVA Hudson www.NovaHudson.com. The depth of sorrow we cannot tell, of the loss of one we loved so well; and while she sleeps a peaceful sleep, Her memory we shall always keep. Thursday, March 3, 2016
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THINGS TO SEE AND DO To submit your “Things to See and Do”, send your information to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca before Monday noon. All announcements should include dates, times and addresses. Publishing priority will be given to non-proϔit and community based groups. BEACONSFIELD Bumerang: Celtic Trio with Dave Gossage at Christ Church Beaurepaire, 455 Church Street, Tuesday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20 including Après Concert, at the door; Mini-passes for concert series also available. Info (514) 697-2204 or www.christchurchbeaurepaire.com. The Beaconsfield Garden Club holds its meetings every second Wednesday of the month. On March 9, Liliana Perodeau, professional garden designer, will present ‘The Perpetual Garden,’ discussing how plants interact and change during the spring, summer and fall in her prize-winning garden in Pierrefonds. The meetings take place (in English) at the Herb Linder Annex (next to the Beaconsfield Library), 303 Beaconsfield
Blvd. Suggested arrival time is 7:007:15 p.m. The session starts at 7:30 p.m. Members are free and fee for guests is $5. The Quebec Family History Society presents Canadians in the American Civil War, 1861-1865, A Canadian Perspective. Learn the reasons and motivations of our countrymen who chose to partake in this war that engulfed America for four bloody long years. Date: March 12, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Free admission. Briarwood Presbyterian Church Hall, 70 Beaconsfield Blvd. The speaker is 1st Sgt. Vince Chiarelli of The Grays and Blues of Montreal. HUDSON The March Book Sale at the War Memorial Library, 60 Elm Street, begins at 2:30 p.m., Monday, March 7 and runs until Saturday, March 12. Books on Spring Projects and Children’s Projects are featured. For more info, consult warmemoriallibrary. blogspot.com. The next Rendez-Vous luncheon will be held at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Center, 394 Main Road, Tuesday, March 8. The guest speaker will be Audrey Wall from the Greenwood Centre. Lunch is served at 12:30 p.m. The price is $5. A Taste of Hudson promises to satisfy your palate by indulging in a variety of culinary creations prepared by this region’s chefs. This fundraiser plays a vital role in raising money for Le Nichoir Wild Bird Conservation Centre. Chefs will show their talent by preparing signature dishes they are most known for. A Taste of Hudson supports Le Nichoir’s two programs; providing professional and compassionate care
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to the over 1500 birds brought to the centre each season and the delivery of a growing environmental education program for children. Event takes place Saturday, April 2, at St James Hall, 642 Main Road, beginning 5:30 p.m. for hors d’oeuvres, cash bar and music. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. then Silent and Live auctions. Tickets can be purchased starting Monday, March 1 for $100 ($50 tax receipt included) by advance purchase only (115 available) and can be reserved by calling Le Nichoir at (450) 458 2809.
KIRKLAND The Kirkland Library presents an exhibit of Quilts by the Beaconsfield Quilters Guild March 2 to March 30 at 17100 Hymus Boulevard, Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday & Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (514) 6302726, ex. 3216.
PINCOURT CASCA Vaudreuil-Dorion and CASCA Soulanges will be holding an adoption day Saturday, March 5, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., at Faubourg de l’Île Shopping Centre, 101 Cardinal-Léger Blvd. For information regarding our adoption days, contact us at vaudreuil@cascaorg.ca or visit www.cascaorg.ca. Please note that adoption fees are requested to help us with our vet bills and other costs associated with the wellbeing of the cats under our care.
POINTE CLAIRE A Book, Bake & Craft Sale is being held Saturday, March 12, from 9:30
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Valois United Church, 70 Belmont Ave. This is a church sale offering homemade baking, used books and handmade craft items and quilts. Freshly-baked that morning scones will be available in the Tea Room. For more info, consult www.valoisunited.ca. Another Book, Bake & Craft Sale will take place Saturday, March 19 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Church of St. John the Baptist, 233 Ste. Claire Avenue. Browse among the books and take home some delicious baking. Offering some spring craft items to brighten up the house.
FURTHER AFIELD Who cares who won the war of 1812? This Saturday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m., Arbor Gallery presents Jim Mullin of Vankleek Hill who will lead a discussion on the war of 1812-14. Jim Mullin is a local war of 1812 History enthusiast and re-enactor with The Glengarry Light Infantry Fencibles and the lead organizer of the yearly Battle of Glengarry War of 1812 Reenactment at The Glengarry Pioneer Museum. What would have happened if the United States had actually claimed victory and annexed Canada? Come to Arbor Gallery and examine the possibilities for compelling theories or what could have been and the Canada that almost wasn’t. There is a $6 per person charge at the door and refreshments are available. Arbor Gallery is located at 36 Home Ave in the Village of Vankleek Hill. For more information consult www. arborgallery.org or phone (613) 6785086.
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