Your Local Journal - March 17th, 2016 by Your Local Journal

THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2016

VOL. 14 NO. 10

Rigaud ﬁre hall project climbs the ladder toward success James Armstrong Your Local Journal

The new fire hall project in Rigaud took a major step forward at a special presentation Monday, March 14, before the regular monthly town council meeting began. Mayor Hans Gruenwald Jr. and Directeur-Service de Sécurité incendie Benoit Jetté presented several designers’ renderings of the building exterior and a schema of its geographic location. “We are pleased to present to you this evening the sketches for Rigaud’s new fire hall,” said the mayor of the images that are part of the proposal prepared for the town by the firm J. Dagenais Architecte & Associés. “The sketches are not exact in every detail,” said Jetté, “but they are very, very close.” Continued on page 5 PHOTO BY SHEILA BOARDMAN

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Get your green on St. Thomas student and Hudson resident Emma Boardman-Hughes makes a return appearance on our cover for the seventh straight year in a row, helping us usher in what promises to be Hudson’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day Parade yet. See more information on pages 16 to 19. May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light, May good luck pursue you each morning and night. ~Irish Blessing

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Ste. Anne council votes to remove code of ethics for committee citizen volunteers John Jantak Your Local Journal

A resolution presented at the start of the March 14 Ste. Anne de Bellevue council meeting by newly elected councillor Francis Juneau calling for the suspension of the city’s code of ethics for citizen volunteers who sit on municipal committees to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information, was adopted by a four-tothree margin. The four councillors who voted for the resolution included Juneau, who sat in on his first meeting after winning a bi-election in late February to replace former District 3 Councillor Andrée Deschamps who passed away last November, and Councillors Daniel Boyer, Yvan Labelle and Michel Boudreault. Mayor Paola Hawa and Councillors Dana Chevalier and Ryan Young voted against the resolution. While the decision was supported by some of the 50 residents who crowded into the Harpell Centre, others voiced their concerns that the adoption of the resolution could result in less transparency and possibly hurt the city if sensitive material was revealed, either intentionally or unintentionally. Boyer, who supported the resolution, said he has sat on many committees over the years before becoming a councillor and didn’t feel it was imperative for the city to have a code of ethics for citizens who participate in the city’s various advisory committees. “When we passed it initially about one year ago, it seemed like the prudent thing to do but the reaction from the residents who came to speak to us was very negative,” Boyer told Your Local Journal. “They felt it went against the trust of the committee towards its members and it discouraged people from coming forward to volunteer on committees. That’s what a majority of council believes.” Boudreault said that having citizens sign a confidentiality agreement wouldn’t necessarily prevent any

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Ste. Anne council voted four to three in favour of dropping the code of ethics requirement for citizens who volunteer to sit on the city’s various advisory committees.

citizen member on a committee from revealing what was discussed during a meeting. He added that he can’t recall a time when a citizen committee member revealed information outside of a meeting forum. “Basically, when the motion was first presented we all voted for it but over time we had a lot of comments from citizens asking us what the purpose was for the resolution,” said Boudreault. “And to be honest, we couldn’t give any answer aside from telling people about the confidentiality aspect of our discussions. It’s not legally binding and it won’t stop people from telling others what was discussed in a committee meeting.” These arguments were disputed by Young who said that while there may be no legal basis for having a citizen adhere to a code of ethics while sitting on a committee, it’s meant to inform citizens who want to volunteer that their ethical conduct inside and outside of meetings is of paramount importance to ensure the proper functioning of the city advisory committees, particularly within the city’s Planning Advisory Committee (CCU). “Like a gentleman said during question period, it’s a step backwards,” said Young. “I base my objection on whether someone would abuse their

power in a committee like the CCU. We do know that some of the things have recently happened in other municipalities where people who sit on CCU committees abused their power. “I don’t see how we could work within the CCU that doesn’t have a code of ethics for citizen volunteers,” Young added. “It’s not the law yet in Quebec that members of a CCU sign a document, but it’s foreseeable that it will come eventually. After all, why did the government think it was important for council or for employees of the town to sign these things?” Mayor Hawa was dismayed the resolution passed, saying the code of ethics for citizen volunteers was meant to have them display professional conduct during and after meetings. “As one of the citizens was saying before, it puts things into perspec-

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Getting greener all the time Much to the consternation of bottled beverage producers everywhere, the City of Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre recently let slip that following the contentious 2018 plastic grocery bag ban, he is now considering extending the environmental restriction to include plastic beverage bottles. Industry giants have quickly responded by pooling resources and signing on to Quebec’s registry of lobbyists and it’s a pretty fair bet they’ll be advocating against any sort of ban on their little plastic cash cows. Citing the safety and portability of single-use plastic beverage containers, lobbyists argue the containers are fully recyclable. But if they were actually recycled, we wouldn’t have a problem, would we? Plastic grocery bags are also fully recyclable but the point is that what needs changing is as much the mindset of ‘single-use’ as it is the container being used and that the notion of convenience is less of a deciding factor than the resulting footprint we leave behind. Once upon a time, we fought blue bins, preferring our cushy twice-weekly garbage pick-up. Adaptable – though cranky - species that we are, we then adjusted to a larger bin, reduced garbage pickup, and in some towns, further divide our jettisoned detritus into compostables and reusables. The ubiquitous reusable grocery bags have already become an ingrained part of our grocery shopping habits and it doesn’t mean we buy less food. And unless we get at least a nudge in the direction of change with the suggested bottle ban, we’ll be more than happy to cling to our old plastic habits.

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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 Hudson resident Vic Lauzon who easily named last week’s Puzzled? photo taken at Pine Lake in Hudson. The Puzzled? feature is also available on our website www. yourlocaljournal.ca.

Dear Editor: editor@yourlocaljournal.ca Dear Editor, Signs measuring 1m (3ft) x 2.5m (8ft), proclaiming that a permit is required to cut down a 30mm (1”) tree, are strategically located around St. Lazare. When the town of St. Lazare recently held an official signing for those against the expenditure of $9.2 million for a new town hall, which got 483 votes, not the required 500 votes, mainly due to the lack of advertising for the signing, there were no such public announcements or roadside signs posted around St. Lazare. Seems that the town of St. Lazare values 30mm trees more than being open and transparent about spending $9.2 million of taxpayers’ money. Question: Are the signs insulting to residents’ intelligence by showing a paperclip as the ‘gauge’ which residents should use to determine whether a permit is required? Alan Nicol St. Lazare

Hudson mayor on medical leave Carmen Marie Fabio editor@yourlocaljournal.ca

Hudson Mayor Ed Prévost announced March 16 that he’s taking an extended medical leave from his position at the advice of his physician. “I’ve sent a note to members of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade organizing committee, and council, and told them I’ll be taking some time off,” Prévost told Your Local Journal. Prévost said he will follow the medical advice and in his absence, council and administrative staff at the Town Hall will be assuming his duties as necessary. Despite the difficult circumstances experi-

enced recently at the town with the ongoing litigation issues over the breached dam at Pine Lake, a wrongful dismissal suit launched by former Director General Catherine Haulard, and undisclosed complaints made against Prévost to the Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l’Occupation du territoire (MAMOT), Prévost vowed to resume his duties as soon as his doctors give their approval. “I’m not a quitter,” he said. “It’s not changing my whole attitude with respect to the job and the challenges that we have in front of us. I intend to hang in until it’s all behind us.”

Rigaud Continued from page 1 Situated on a piece of land in front of the former Tourist Information Center on Saint-Jean Baptiste West at the corner of Seguin Street, Caserne 7 will have easy access to the town via Highway 40 at Exit 9 as well as SaintJean Baptiste and Seguin Streets. The edifice is branded with a distinguishing large number 7 on its façade because, Jetté explained, all fire stations in the county are numbered. A third entrance/exit is planned for the future. The mayor said a lot of time and effort has been devoted to researching the location of the new building and noted that easy access to the highway and close proximity to the industrial and residential sectors of the town were important factors. Rigaud’s public security team, including First Responders, is involved in serving neighbouring communities. “The structure is intended to serve the needs of the town 50 years into the future,” said Jetté. Gruenwald said equipment in the current fire hall will be moved to the new location including the recently purchased kitchen stove and exhaust fan. “The building will be capable of functioning independently with its own generator,” he said. Further confirming the project, council passed a resolution awarding the contract for the construction of the building to Montreal-based Consortium Lambda-Lainco. The cost of the project is $2,504,910 with 50 per cent of the amount coming from the Government of Québec. This falls within the town’s allotted budget for the project that previous proposals had exceeded and were rejected. With the acceptance of the plans and the awarding of the contract, the town can now proceed to the next step of the process, Gruenwald said. That step is passing the dossier to the appropriate department of the provincial government for approval that could take 60 days. Shovels in the ground could happen sometime in August, 2016, with completion of the project in early 2017. Questions were raised by those present about the drying tower for the fire hoses and whether or not other

options had been explored. Jetté said other options required dryers powered by electricity and that they are expensive to purchase, maintain, and operate. The mayor added a resolution passed at the February, 2016, council meeting granted a minor derogation permitting the drying tower to exceed the height of the building. The fate of the former Tourist Information Center was also raised. “We may find other uses for it as we continue to develop our town,” said Gruenwald, adding that the building could also be sold. In other business, council expressed strong support for the recently formed Association de Baseball Rigaud with a dollar-for-dollar raised grant of up to $10,000, meaning the town will match every dollar the association raises up to that amount. “The association will serve other communities besides Rigaud,” said Gruenwald in an interview March 15, specifying Pointe-Fortune, Très-Saint-Rédempteur and Sainte-Marthe. Registration can be made online through the town’s website (www.ville.rigaud.qc.ca) or at Rigaud Town Hall, 33 Rue Saint-Jean Baptiste during regular office hours until April 15. A series of calls for tender were authorized for repairs to the roof of L’Escapade Chalet at 15 rue Boisé-desFranciscaines, repairs to the windows and entrance of the community center Édifice Paul-Brasseur, the construction of a cement pad for the Écocentre project, as well as repairs to pavement and sidewalks throughout the town. Contracts were awarded for the purchase of a utility van from Cadillac Chevrolet Buick GMC de l’Île Perrot for $23,645, the upkeep of the approximately 140 town fire hydrants to Simo Management at a rate of $99.88 per hydrant, and to CFC Fabrication Inc. for the purchase of park benches in the amount of $7520. Regulation 342-2016 regarding the use of hiking trails, Les Sentiers de L’Escapade, on Rigaud Mountain came into force on Monday evening. The regulation covers the trails, parking areas, observation points and any installation connected with the use of the trails. It forbids leaving garbage, the lighting of fires, hunting or trapping, feeding of animals, hiking off-trail, protects all plants and trees,

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Mayor Hans Gruenwald Jr. presented sketches of the new fire hall Monday, March 14, before the regular monthly council meeting.

camping and the use of the trails outside of regular opening hours except in cases authorized by the town. The regulation also defines particular trails dedicated to single purpose use for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, horseback riding and hiking. All bicycle, motorcycle, all-terrainvehicle, snowmobiles, automobile and truck traffic are not permitted on the trails. Fines for infractions begin at $200 with a maximum of $1000 for first time offenders. Repeat offenders face fines ranging from $400 to $2000. Council also approved a request to the Ministère des Transports du Québec (MTQ) for the installation of two pedestrian crossings - one in front of

College Bourget and the other in front of the current town hall. It was also noted by council that the MTQ would be making repairs to the bridge over the Rigaud River on Saint-Jean Baptiste Street West during July through September over a 10-week period. The bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic although pedestrians will have access except for a period of possibly five weeks when the bridge will be completely closed. The next Café Citoyen with Mayor Gruenwald Jr. and members of council will be in English and is scheduled for Saturday, March 26, from 10 a.m. to noon at Édifice Robert-Lionel Séguin, salle polyvalente 102, rue Saint-Pierre.

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THE SOAPBOX CARMEN MARIE FABIO

Mailing it in We passed two milestones in my home last week – my firstborn is now officially an adult and, with my youngest’s recent growth spurt, I’m now the shortest person in the house. And while the latter was marked with a double-take of incredulity and, quite frankly, anger, the 18th birthday was acknowledged, at least by my mom, with an old-school birthday card that arrived in the community mailbox in a paper envelope, affixed with a bonafide postage stamp, and delivered by a real live human being. Like most people, I have a collection of old letters and cards tucked into a drawer somewhere that every few years gets pulled out and sorted through and they’re a heartwarming reminder that someone cared enough about us to not only jot a few words down, but put it in an envelope and carry it on their person before sending it off on its $0.49 (or whatever) journey. Sure, no one broke a sweat but significantly more effort was expended than simply hitting a send button. With family members, friends, and pen-pals scattered around the world, we always made a big deal about putting as many stamps on the envelope, or package, as possible and to this day, I have a shoebox full of cancelled stamps carefully soaked off decades’ worth of correspondence. I doubt they have any monetary value but I can’t bring myself to throw these little works of art – representing reams of communication – out. And though it’s mostly the women in my family who still write the odd letter, my youngest son recently decided it would be pretty cool to get a letter from a foreign country. Buoyed by a response from the publishing company of one of his favourite authors located in New York a few years back, he decided to set his sights a bit further. Using Google Maps as a reference point, he picked out the address of a random house in a rugged looking part of the Australian outback and wrote up a list of questions he had about Australia, specifically if it was true about all the insects and animals that can kill you on any given day. Yes, this information is available on the internet but that’s not the point. That was last summer and the fact that the Australian response never materialized hasn’t really daunted my son’s fascination with snail mail. Combining this with his interest in botany, his most recent letter was sent to the Svalbard Global ‘Doomsday’ Seed Vault in Svalbard, Norway enquiring about their collection and their recovery plan in the event of a global catastrophe. They’re an internationally recognized facility so they’ll have to answer him, right? With unprecedented virtual access to more stuff than ever before, I can’t explain the draw to old-school letters, but it appears my son is not alone. A number of groups have cropped up looking to restore shreds of human contact from the quaint - by recovering the lost art of letter writing – to the extreme – paying a (shudder) stranger to cuddle. The paradox of finding all this very human information on the internet leads me to believe there’s still hope for us.

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Two police outriders prepare to leave for Pucallpa airport protecting 22 of Pure Art’s volunteers who were flying out March 12. Many roads were completely closed as a result of a general strike with political overtones that worsened as the week went on.

Hudson’s Pure Art volunteers receive police escort to airport in Peru Humanitarian work completed as Pucallpa strike shuts down city Ra k Riad Special contributor

It was a nervous ending this past Saturday, March 12, to an otherwise successful week of work in the slums of Pucallpa, Peru when a police escort was required to protect 22 volunteers of Hudson’s Pure Art Foundation to an airport that had closed its gates following a general strike that had worsened over four days. The day before, nine of the total 34 volunteers had traveled to the airport and were greeted by a closed gate though authorities allowed them in a side entrance. And on Sunday the remaining three volunteers made it out before the airport shut down completely later in the day (it re-opened several hours later). There had been incidents throughout the week following an outbreak of political frustrations after the strike that began Wednesday. But thanks to a local Peruvian support team on the ground finding creative solutions each day, at no time was there any real danger. “Everyone was so great,” said Pure

Art Foundation’s Robert McKinnon. “We waited until the streets seemed clear and then drove out to the site or walked in the streets together, keeping an eye out for each other.” Volunteers finished a new house for a family in the slums of Pucallpa (Casa Hudson #5) as well as furthering work in the ‘Pure Art Hub of Hope.’ The huge effort of registering the almost 300 schoolchildren enrolled in the One School for All initiative as well as the 15 young adults now attending university was also accomplished. “Though affected by the events that were spiralling into a bit of chaos, we were still able to deliver the things we said we would deliver in Pucallpa this year,” said McKinnon. “Now that everyone is safely on their way home, we are tremendously relieved and happy. And the work got done.” This was the ninth annual trip of Pure Art to Peru, and the 10th anniversary trip has already signed volunteers for next year, many of whom were in Pucallpa last week. Rafik Riad is the founder of The Fair Trade Show and was one of Pure Art’s volunteers in Peru last week.

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ASSEMBLY NOTICE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING TO MEMBERS By the following, you are invited to the annual general meeting for members of Transport Soleil inc. which will be held on Thursday April 14th 2016 from 7h30 pm in the Council chamber of the city hall of Vaudreuil-Dorion located at 2555 Dutrisac, on the second floor. At this general meeting, an election will be held to fulfill two (2) seats as “user representatives” on the administration board. Take note that transportation is free for all members of Transport Soleil, however you must confirm your reservation for transportation at 450-424-0744 before noon, April 12th 2016.

Baseball St. Lazare donates old uniforms to youngsters in the Dominican Republic John Jantak Your Local Journal

Baseball St. Lazare has found a novel way of recycling players’ old uniforms instead of disposing of them in the trash – they’ve decided to donate the used outfits and baseball equipment to schools in the Dominican Republic. Jacky Connolly, Treasurer of the non-profit Baseball St. Lazare, told Your Local Journal the decision to donate their used uniforms began about four years ago when a day camp in Ste. Marthe sur le lac on Quebec’s north shore inquired whether some of the uniforms could be donated to their young players. Despite the positive reception that the baseball league received from the day camp, it was harder to donate the remaining uniforms as other municipalities they approached didn’t want jerseys that were emblazoned with the Baseball St. Lazare logo. “The former president of the league said we have to get rid of the uniforms, we’re going to throw them in the garbage and we told him not to,” said Connolly. “As a mom, I couldn’t throw good items into the garbage.” After playing with Baseball St. Lazare, Connolly’s son 12-year-old Jacob Nutt now plays baseball with the Montreal Titans Baseball Club. Nutt then met fellow team mate Yohan Quesada whose family is from the Dominican

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Jacky Connolly, Treasurer of the non-profit Baseball St. Lazare league said old uniforms that were donated and sent to the Dominican Republic have been warmly received by youngsters at three schools in Santiago province.

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Children’s baseball teams in the Dominican Republic are benefitting from the donations of uniforms and equipment made by Baseball St-Lazare.

Republic. “I was talking to the boy’s mother, Julissa Santos, and she said that every year before the start of the school year in September, they send school supplies to the Dominican Republic,” said Connolly. “They also send a package of goods in December before Christmas. “I met with her and she was interested in the uniforms,” Connolly added. “I brought a car load full of uniforms. There was enough to furnish five teams from three schools. We want this to become a regular routine because we know they need it. Now that spring training has begun, we’ll be asking parents to consider donating old cleats, gloves, and other accessories.” The initiative started by Connolly along with the league’s registrar Connie O’Connell ensures old uniforms are given a second life. Connolly said when a youngster’s uniform no longer fits, a family will typically discard it and buy a new one. The initiative to recycle old uniforms by giving them

to needy children ensures they will be given a new life, she said. Connolly said Baseball St. Lazare also sends old bats that are dented but can still be used for practice, mitts, and cleats. Connolly is also requesting that parents consider donating their kid’s old sneakers because many children in the Dominican Republic play barefoot. “It’s so nice to give to people who need it,” said Connolly. “We spoke to the parents during the start of spring training about donating their children’s old uniforms and they said, ‘What a great idea’. We also told our president Yan Léger about our initiative and he said, ‘Wow, good job!’” The Beltre Baseball School, Los Santos Baseball School and Union deportiva la Comunidad, located in the Dominican Republic province of

Santiago all benefitted from the donations. With the success of the initiative started by Connolly and O’Connell, they plan to contact other baseball leagues in the area to propose that their players’ old uniforms and accessories be donated. Registration for the 2016 season of Baseball St. Lazare is being held March 17 at the St. Lazare Community Centre, 1301 rue du Bois. For more information, visit the league’s website at http://tinyurl.com/j3v7g4t. To see more photos of the Dominican Republic teams, see our Facebook page.

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40th edition of the Provincial Ringuette Championship to be held Easter weekend Lauren Mitchell Special contributor

Originating in Ontario in 1963, the game of ringuette shares a similarity to Canada’s other beloved national sport in that it involves two teams playing against each other with the goal of getting the ring into the opponent’s net using straight sticks. A sport that can be played by young children and young adults, ringuette is a non-contact sport. “Ringuette is a game for girls only,” said Julie Fontaine, director of communications and special events of 4 Cités Ringuette Association. “It’s a competitive sport, it’s a lot of strategy and it’s a fast game, which makes it fun to play. It’s fast on skates, because there’s no contact. You have to play as a team because you have to pass the ring at each blue line - you cannot go from one end of the ice to the other

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with the ring,” she said. “If you’re not playing as a team, you’re not playing.” Thirteen years after its inception, Ringuette Quebec began the steps in organizing its first Provincial Championship in 1976. The towns of Vaudreuil and Beaconsfield hosted 23 teams from three regions, which included approximately 314 players. In 1985, participating teams more than doubled in size, as 73 teams from 11 regions of Quebec participated in the 10th provincial ringette championships. Today, in 2016, there are 94 teams who participate in the Provincial Championship, which include over 1,400 players this year. 4 Cités is the local team comprised of players from throughout the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region. The team is made up of 200 players between the ages of 3 to 18 in the league, and four teams of people aged 19 and older that consists of about 60 players. This year, for its 40th anniversary, Lac St-Louis is honored to host the provincial ringuette championship A & B during Easter weekend March 24 to 27. 4 Cités’ team will be playing in the region of Lac St-Louis, therefore tournaments will be held against Montreal towns including Pierrefonds, Kirkland, Ville St-Laurent, and more. A total of 237 games will be either at Sportsplexe Pierrefonds or in the Vaudreuil-Dorion arena.

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Atom B, part of the 4 Cités team, are part of the seven different categories of teams who will be participating in this year’s Ringuette Provincial Championship in Vaudreuil-Dorion and the West Island.

At the Vaudreuil-Dorion arena, games will be held from 5 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. on March 24, between 8 a.m. 9 p.m. March 25 and 26, and the finals will be held from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 27. The entry fee is $5 for anyone who would like to come and watch the game. The following categories will be competing: Atom A and B (U12) /

Tween B (U14) / Junior B (U16) / Cadette B (U19) / Juvenile B / Intermediate A and B / A Open. Participating local teams from 4 Cités include Atom A / B Atom / Benjamine B / B Junior / Cadette B1 and B2 / A Open. If the team wins the Provincials, they win the status of being best team in Quebec for the year.

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money from the clerk. Const. Daniel Maheu reports the man rang the offhours bell to access the store around 2:16 a.m. March 14. Upon entering, he covered his face with his coat and approached the counter brandishing the tool. The dépanneur owner managed to avoid the blow and grabbed his own hammer kept under the counter for safety. The suspect fled the scene on foot, leaving his grey Mazda in the parking lot. Police are investigating.

HFD Monthly report Feb 2016 In the month of February, the Hudson Fire Department responded to 21 medical calls and 62 fire calls. On Wednesday afternoon, February 24, freezing rain began falling in the MRC. This storm affected approximately 1400 homes and with the temperature forecasted to drop to -17 throughout the night and Hydro reporting a reinstatement of power only on the 26th, the decision was made to activate the emergency measures as a potential 2500 residents, or approx. 50 per cent of our town’s population, would be affected. Through the town’s emergency measures coordinator, all department directors were mobilized to implement the action plan.

Parks and Recreation were responsible for opening the community center, with all the mandatory necessities, to accommodate any citizens requiring assistance. Public Works assisted Parks and Recreation in installing the backup generator for the community center as well as respond to multiple assistance calls throughout the area and provided the HFD with fueling of vehicles and generators to maintain the town’s water system. During that period, the HFD responded to 53 calls in a 24-hour period and a crew of 10 firefighters and one patroller were called in to man the station full-time. Twenty calls were for flooding, 14 for public assistance (genera-

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A 70-year-old St. Lazare man lost his life Sunday, March 13, following a two-car accident on Côte-St-Charles. SQ spokesperson Sgt. Bruno Beaulieu said neither driver appeared to have suffered injuries initially after the collision but the man later felt faint and was transported to hospital. He was pronounced dead March 14.

••• Officers of the MRC de VaudreuilSoulanges west detachment arrested a 41-year-old Les Cèdres man March 9 following a search of his home on des Mésanges Street. Police seized over $9000 in cash, more than 40 bags containing a substance believed to be cocaine, and over 35 grams of a substance believed to be cannabis. The suspect appeared in the Salaberry Courthouse March 10 facing charges of possession and possession with the intent to traffic.

tors, heating), seven for trees on wires, 12 for alarms or calls of another nature. The creation of an emergency measures plan has been an ongoing process and with the coordination between the fire chief, the town officials and the employees, it operated very well. As mentioned previously, we are now certified to inspect car seats. This training was given to us by CAA Quebec and we are now a recognized center for inspection. If you require assistance with your child car seat, please contact us for an appointment. Recently we have received some complaints that the medical team was not dispatched to an emergency and only an ambulance was present. The government stipulates that some medical calls fall under certain criteria that do not require the first responders depending on the proximity

of an ambulance vehicle. To maximise our services given to our citizens, we contacted the agency and after some coordination by all parties involved, we were able to modify our status and as of now, we will be dispatched to more calls. If you experience this problem, please notify us so we can do a follow up. There are still three spots left for a CPR course this spring, if interested please let us know and we will add you to the list and coordinate the specific dates. The St. Patrick’s parade is fast approaching and the HFD will be present again this year in providing safety along the parade route as well as displaying our fire trucks in the parade. Please come out and support this great event. Contact email: hfd@hudson.quebec Phone: (450) 458-5190.

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(2011) and Frank Hicks (2012). Stepping up to the podium, to much applause and obviously in the true spirit of the evening, Frank - always a what a wonderstrong supporter of positive thinking ful weekend! in our fair burg and is a dead ringer for We a t h e r- w i s e a mischievous Leprechaun - stated: and otherwise. “I am no public speaker,” said In our little PHOTO BY Frank. “Born in Ireland and brought hamlet by the MAURICE JEFFERIES up among Irish people, I can’t prolake. Vees of honknounce th’s worth a damn. So when I ing Canada Geese back from whersay ‘I tawt I saw a pussy cat’, I am not ever they have been for the past few trying to impersonate Tweetybird, I months. Snow rapidly melting. Sump actually speak that way.” Kaboom! pumps working overtime. Mate-seek“This is the part of the evening where ing Cardinals singing their little lungs we christen the shillelagh. Some of you out. And green on the ground appearmight find this tradition strange but ing everywhere. A harbinger of this let me assure you that there is nothSaturday, March 19, when hundreds ing strange about it coming from the of participants and thousands of specland of banshees. A banshee is a mean tators from far and wide will turn our th nasty old hag that hangs around your town into a sea of green as the 7 anhouse forecasting death. I tawt I saw a nual Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade banshee at my house in Hudson one wends its way along Main Road from night but it just turned out to be an Côte St. Charles to Cameron starting unscheduled visit from my mother-inat 1 p.m.. law.” And if the sold-out Dinner and Some guests were rolling in the Dance for the Irishman of the Year, aisles with laughter as Frank continued Derek Johnson, hosted by the Royal with a straight face, “To those of you Canadian Legion Hudson Branch that consider any part of the evening #115 at the Stephen F. Shaar Comirreverent, suggestive, and politically munity Centre on Friday, March 11, is incorrect, I offer my sincere apoloany indicator, we are in for one heck of gies. To those that applaud it, however, ride. Sure ‘n begorrah! I offer my admiration for your intel--------------ligence, understanding, judgement, LOQUACIOUS LEPRECHAUN veracity, foresightedness, wonderful Take the traditional Blessing of the sense of humour, and amazing good Shillelagh, for example. The symbolic looks. And in the words of St. Patrick, anointing - with gentle drops of Irish He that believes shall be saved. And he Whiskey - of Hudson’s very own club, that does not believe shall be shipped cudgel, or walking stick that is passed to England!” on to the incoming honoree by two Ah, you gotta love it. That being said, former Men of the Year, Pat O’Grady having been born in Yorkshire, England, and declared an honourary resident of Courtmacsherry in Eire’s County Cork on the part of the pub owner there who presented me with a Murphy’s pint glass to prove it and which I still treasure, you are forgiven. And see you at the parade! Unless we pass in crossing. For last year, if I recall correctly Frank, you rushed up to me outside Cunningham’s Pub and asked in true Irish logic, “Where were you going at the parade when I saw you coming back? I ran after you. But when I PHOTO COURTESY BRIGITTE KRAMER caught up to you, Super Star Wars fan, 5-year-old Ethan, the son of Hudsonite Brigitte Kramer, was proud to pose recently with a Stormtrooper who just hap- you’d gone!” ow,

pens to be his real-life daddy, Brad.

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Both former Irishmen of the Year, Frank Hicks (left) has the audience in stitches at The Legion dinner on Friday night, while emcee Pat O’Grady tries to keep a straight face.

SUPER STORMTROOPERS Where I’m sure that most of us will be wearing Irish-related regalia bought at a local dollar store - how on Earth did we manage before they opened? - have learned that a major contingent will be participating in the parade for the second time all ‘dressed’ in white and from a galaxy far, far away. Yup, stalwarts of the Star Wars’ 501st Legion will be there in force hoping that it will be with you too. And for a very good cause. Namely - together with our local BMO Bank of Montreal branch on Cameron - helping to raise funds for such worthwhile causes as the Make-A-Wish-Foundation, both the Montreal Children’s Hospital and St. Justine Hospital, and even the SPCA. Learned of this earlier this week from Hudsonite Brigitte Kramer, a financial planner with the branch since 2003, more lately on maternity leave, and now the proud mom - together with her beau, Brad - of a five monthold beautiful baby girl called Scarlet. Named I was intrigued to learn, as an offshoot of Brad’s band, Scarlet Dream. Oh yes, Brad is also a member of the 50lst Legion of ‘bad guys doing good’ which brings us back to the BMO here in town. For right after the parade, young and older alike are invited to drop by to have their pic taken for an hour or so with one or more Stormtroopers for a donation that will go in its entirety to one of their causes. Now, to be honest, I’m not what you might call a big Star Wars fan. In fact, I wouldn’t know a Jedi from a Jeep. But I’m now a fan of these guys and will surely be there to have my photo taken for posterity. And hey, I can even withdraw cash from the ATM machine in the lobby to pay for the privilege! (See story on page 18). --------------A HARD DAY’S WEEK - Meanwhile, have I ever told you about the weekend long, long ago - back in the early 60s to be exact - when I was a ‘bouncer’ for The Beatles at the ABC Theatre in Stockton, England, and spent the next day in a pub with the Fab Four in between their next one-night stand? Yeah, yeah, yeah, I can hear you groan. So I will not repeat it here. Suffice to say that, like Beatles fans

worldwide, I was saddened to learn that George Martin, the group’s musical producer at the legendary Abbey Road studios and mentor for so many years and dubbed forever as the Fifth Beatle, passed away last week at the age of 91. I immediately called Paul McCartney, a.k.a West Islander John Oriettas who reincarnates Paul with Replay The Beatles, for his reaction and that of his fellow band members comprising Ricardo Branchini as John Lennon, Jean-Francois Cyr as George Harrison, and newest member since last summer Rocky Gallo as Ringo Starr. “It was a real shock,” John told me. “I saw it first thing in the morning on Twitter. Very sad news indeed. He was a true legend. He contributed so much. His unforgettable arrangements, his classical musical knowledge, and his elegance, taste and polish to round out The Beatles’ ideas and bring them to life.” Added John, who plays a Hofner 500/1 bass identical to that of the original Paul, “He also contributed a sense of personal and musical guidance and stability to the four young members. I don’t know if they would’ve ever become as big, had George Martin not signed them to a record deal in 1963 and had not influenced them musically as he did.” Couldn’t agree more John. And here’s a heads up. With a brand new show, and tickets at $15 a pop, Replay The Beatles will be on stage at the Pioneer Club on Lakeshore Road, a West Island landmark in its own right, on April 16, 23, and May 14, 21. Says John, “We are calling it Return To The Cavern because the Pioneer is an intimate, cozy venue that reminds one a bit of the original Cavern in Liverpool where The Beatles first performed. We will also certainly be remembering George Martin and will be dedicating a special song in his memory.” Perhaps Yesterday, John? Reportedly the most-covered song of all time? Or A Day in a Life? Or …? Guess we will just have to be there to find out. And for more info, go to Replay The Beatles Facebook page. And that’s a wrap! E-mail: creation@videotron.ca

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OBJECT: SALE OF MUNICIPAL BUILDING Public notice is hereby given by the undersigned, Jean-Pierre Roy, Director General of the Municipality of Hudson that the Municipality intends to sell with no guarantee of legal or conventional quality at the risk of the purchaser, a building owned located at 98 Cameron Street in Hudson Lot No. R 1 833 217. • • • • • • • • • •

The building is located on Cameron Street and close to all services. The building is located in zone R61 (see permitted uses). The building is subject to site plan-3 (refer to the standards for this PIIA). The building has two floors and a basement with a large parking lot but requires renovations. The Town is prepared to issue a demolition permit in the prescribed criteria; Residential uses are permitted: family use, two-family and multifamily Class 1 retail trade including: Personal services related to health are allowed. Category 1 utilities are allowed The lot number of the Quebec cadastre is 1 833 217; The total municipal assessment for 2016 is $ 513 600. Opportunity for visit and inspection is by appointment; the property is being sold as is. The sale is not conditional on a visit or inspection to the satisfaction of the buyer.

The minimum starting bid is set at $ 305,000 The purchaser will also be liable for any amount payable by the purchaser in connection with a purchase of a building, including the rights of property transfer, taxes, surveys, legal fees and others. Renovation or demolition and refurbishment of the premises are the responsibility of the buyer. The sale may be revised if no project is started within 24 months of the acquisition. Any bid less than $305,000, will be rejected as non-compliant. The city can refuse all bids, keep or return the building in tenders. The buyer must present with his offer, unconditional acceptance to financing or show to have sufficient credit for the purchase, until the award of titles, or the offer will be rejected as non-compliant. The buyer must be well identified with his name, address, phone number and the purchasing offer cannot be sold or transfer during the process. No legal or realtor fee or commission will be paid by the town to anyone City owner gives the buyer the documents it has in its possession. Up to 60 day time frame is required by the town to empty the building after the purchasing offer acceptance Taking possession is expected on or before June 8, 2016 DOCUMENTS FOR TENDER All details relating to this tender are contained in this notice. The buyer can use any form of bid that is not inconsistent with the terms contained herein. The OACIQ template is accepted and others as long as it specifically refers to the present and annexed it. RESPONSIBILITY: For the purposes of this tender and unless otherwise indicated on his part, the Municipality requires the bidder to contact exclusively those responsible for the tender; Mme Diane Duhaime, assistant town clerk or Me Jean-Pierre Roy, Director General. Failure to do so will result in rejection of the bid. SITE VISIT: Anyone wishing to tender may, prior to submitting his bid, visit the site in the presence of an official of the tender or any person designated by him. A visit can be made after making an appointment with the person responsible for the tender. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF TENDERS AND OPENING OF TENDERS: The date for submission of tenders is until 31 March 2016, by 2:00 p.m. at 481 Main, Hudson (Québec) J0P 1H0. The sealed envelopes will be publicly opened at 14:00 the same day at home Halcro, at 539 Main, Hudson (Quebec). The city council will decide on the best compliant tender by resolution at the city council meeting of April 4, 2016 at 19:00. The city is not obliged to accept neither registered any offers. The sealed envelope containing the offer to purchase and its annexes if any and bears the inscription: Sale of a municipal building, 98 Cameron, Hudson offer to purchase; do not open before March 31, 2:00pm. Me Jean-Pierre Roy, Director General Thursday, March 17, 2016

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They are known as the The Record Breakers. Five West Island teens aged from 14 to 18 who, after attending the same music school, first got together in 2014, and who have since performed at major festivals, shows, and fundraisers for worthwhile causes. While they play cover songs by The Beatles, Chuck Berry, Blue Rodeo, Fleetwood Mac and other iconic bands under the name The Record Breakers Retro, their main focus in music is writing original songs with elements of blues, rock, country and pop. Last year, they released two such numbers on iTunes titled Highway Blues and Falling Back. And on Friday, March 25, they will be launching their first EP while performing at the RialtoPiccolo Hall on Parc Avenue in Montreal with special guest, Strange Froots, and Rebecca Fiset-Côté, this season’s contestant for the hit TV show, La Voix. Speaking on behalf of the group - comprising acoustic guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Bella Galasso and her drummer brother Julian Galasso, Devan Meisner on bass, and guitarist-keyboardist Michael Vallinakis, front man and playing lead guitar Hayden Rabinovitch told Your Local Journal this week, “It is going to be a really big night for us and we are really looking forward to welcoming our fans, parents, and all those who have believed in us since we first came together through our love of, and dedication to, music just a couple of years ago.”

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Stepping out of a British phone box, The Record Breakers first performed together in September 2014 for the 50th anniversary of The Beatles coming to Montreal in 1964.

And what a couple of years it has been! With performances at impressive venues such as the Oscar Peterson Concert Hall at Concordia University, the Crowley Arts Centre in N.D.G., and Montreal’s famed Club Soda, as well as at the Hudson Music Festival, West Island RibFest, Montreal Folk Festival, and Ste. Anne de Bellevue Boardwalk Summer Concerts. While all are memorable, says Rabinovitch, one show that they will never forget was last summer when the band was on stage for The Strangers in the Night gala fundraiser for The Starlight Foundation with Blue Rodeo as the headliner. For more info on this young local band definitely going places, check out their web site at recordbreakersband. com. The Rialto-Piccolo Hall is located at 5711 Parc Avenue, Montreal, and tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.

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Broadway! For lovers of musicals, the very name says it all. Big name stars, bright lights, blockbuster shows, dancers and singers, magnificent marquees, and larger than life theatrical dreams and disappointments portrayed on stage every night of the year. All capturing the hearts and imaginations of millions of people from throughout the world who shell out big bucks annually for tickets at the 400 or so theatres that make up this surprisingly small sector of Manhattan in New York City. Well, good news folks. Broadway has come to the little town of Hudson. Courtesy of the non-profit Hudson Music Club (HMC) now in its 64th year of staging audience-pleasing musical theatre, directed this time around by André Marchand, and featuring volunteer local talent, while raising funds for worthwhile causes in our region. More specifically, with Radio Broadway that has just opened at Hudson Village Theatre (HVT) for an 11-performances run through March 26 spotlighting numbers from no less than 13 musicals, including Chicago, South Pacific, Annie, Paint Your Wagon and - need I say it? - my personal favourite, Les Misérables, which is literally a real show stopper! And what a most innovative concept it is. In that the audience at HVT is in fact part of the ‘studio’ audience

as DJ, Broadway Jimmy - in real life James Milvain who scripted and stars in the revue - broadcasts his Broadway call-in radio show ‘live’ on stage with calls coming in from all over Canada requesting their favourites. Scripted, of course, but what a hoot! And then performed on stage by HMC members backed by pianist Linda LaRoche and Carl Rufh on bass under the musical direction of Sheila Engel Katz and, in some instances, with most creative choreography by Valerie Glover Drolet. As always with HMC productions, the singing is superb with pitch-note perfect harmony particularly in the big chorus numbers. Fabulous costumes by Gail Marchand have to be seen to be believed. And the minimalistic, yet extremely effective, set by Jean-Claude Olivier is right on. Given that it is a truly ensemble cast that considers itself family, and obviously has so much fun and mutual support on stage, will not single out any individual cast members. But I would be remiss if I failed to mention 9-year-old Eva Conway in the role of waif-like Cosette on the barricades in Les Miz. And for all the right reasons! Radio Broadway continues at Hudson Village Theatre, 28 Wharf Road, Hudson, through March 26. For more info, check out hudsonmusicclub.com and for reservations, with senior and group rates available, call the HVT Box Office at (450) 458-5361 or go to villagetheatre.ca

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To submit your “Things to See and Do”, send your information to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca before Monday noon. All announcements should include dates, times and addresses. Publishing priority will be given to non-proϔit and community based groups. BAIE D’URFÉ The Baie-D’Urfe Potters Guild will be hosting its Spring Expo showcasing members’ work and providing information on the guild, its classes and membership activities. A portion of the sales from the Spring Expo are donated to Nova West Island. Join us at the vernissage Friday, April 15, from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday, April 16 – 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Whiteside Taylor Centre, 20551 Lakeshore Road. For more information consult www. bdupottersguild.com.

HUDSON Card and games party, Monday, March 21, from 1 to 4 p.m. at St. Mary’s Hall, 273 Main Road. Refreshments, tea/coffee, door prizes, and draw prizes all in support of the Como Lending Library. Fee of $10. For more information contact (450) 458-3179/ elizabeth@gereli.ca or (450) 458-4860/ sheila.choffe@sympatico.ca.

The Hudson Film Society will be showing the film ‘Coming Home’ Monday, March 21, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Hudson Village Theatre, 28 Wharf Road. Tickets are available at the door and are on a first come first served basis. For more information please visit us at hudsonfilmsociety.ca or on Facebook. Club Concierge, in association with the Parkinson Society Canada, proudly invites you to a charity Cocktail Night and Shave-off. The dedicated and hardworking Club Concierge team will be shaving their beards on the evening with all donations made going to the Canadian Parkinson Society, so join in, donate and support this worthwhile cause. Join us at 538 Main Road, Saturday, March 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. Enjoy silent auctions, cocktails, appetizers and music. Admission is $20. If you cannot make it feel free to donate online at: http:// tinyurl.com/js26nxv. The next Rendez-Vous luncheon held

at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre, 394 Rue Main Road, will be on Tuesday, March 22. The guest speaker will be Nicky Fisher from Clarence & Cripps who specialize in British food. Lunch is served at 12:30 p.m. The price is $5. Hudson Players Club presents ‘All That Fall’ a play written for radio by Nobel Prize winning Irish playwright, Samuel Beckett. Do join us for some Irish ‘Blarney’ and a ‘wee dram’ of Irish coffee Friday, March 18, at St. James Church Hall, 642 Main Road. Doors open 7 p.m. for 8 p.m. start. Guests $5. All profits from this event will be donated to Playwrights Workshop (Montreal) Inc. a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing new works for the Canadian stage. Wearing of the green is encouraged! For more info call Mary Jefferies at (450) 458-4185.

KIRKLAND The Kirkland Library presents an adult conference Wellness through Writing Workshop’ with Hélène Brunet. This presentation will explore the various aspects of your personality, your life and your relationships. Discover the writer within you! This journal writing workshop helps enhance your personal growth and creative expression. Join us Tuesday, March 22, at 7 p.m. – in English at the Kirkland Library, 17100 Hymus Boulevard. Free but reservations are mandatory. For more info, call (514) 630-2726, x3216.

PINCOURT Edgewater Elementary Spring Shop Fest takes place April 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come check out over 40 tables featuring new and used items and enjoy a hot dog lunch. 220 Cardinal Léger Boulevard. On Wednesday, March 23 at 7:00 pm, Michel Juteau, passionate about birds, will be at the Pincourt Library, 225 Pincourt Blvd., to give a lecture on the different kind of prey birds we can find in Quebec. By using more than 200 photos, the lecturer will present the main characteristics of prey birds to help recognize them. Participants will see pictures of eagles, buzzards, hawks and falcons, both in flight and on land. To attend this conference, please call the library staff at (514) 425-1104, extension 6244. This lecture will be given in

French. CASCA Vaudreuil-Dorion and CASCA Soulanges will be holding an adoption day Saturday, March 19, 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 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 seminar titled ‘How to self-publish your book on Amazon.com’ will be held Saturday, April 2, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Quebec Family History Society, 173 Cartier Avenue. Fee is $20 for members - $25 for non-members. Presented by Johanne Gervais. Advance reservations are requested by phone at (514) 695-1502.

STE. ANNE DE BELLEVUE Boundaries Course - Teaches you how to set limits, still be a loving person, and not feel guilty. The course has been devised by two Christian psychologists – Drs. Henry Cloud/John Townsend. They offer biblically-based answers to tough questions, and demonstrate how to set healthy boundaries with your parents, spouse, children, friends, co-workers – and even yourself. Tuesdays, April 12 – May 31, 7 p.m. Cost is $25 for materials and pre-registration is required. Please contact the office at (514) 457-6934, St. George’s Anglican Church, 23 Perrault Ave. Cafe@STG - Open House/Cafe especially geared toward students on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The doors will be open for people looking for a place to relax, study, have a coffee or a chat. Feel free to drop by! St. George’s Anglican Church, 23 Perrault Ave. (514) 457-6934.

VAUDREUIL-DORION Come experience the flavours, rhythms and colours of India on Saturday, March 26, as the Indo-Canadian Organization of Montreal (ICOM) returns with the second edition of “Holi Hai” in VaudreuilDorion. This free family-friendly event is open to all who wish to discover and celebrate the Indian festival of colours. From 1 to 4 p.m. enjoy the cultural fair and shows at the Opticentre St-Jean-Baptiste located at 145 boulevard Harwood in VaudreuilDorion. Discover the music and dance, spirituality, meditation, yoga, religion, colourful fashion, arts & crafts, and a few surprises! From 4 to 5 p.m. enjoy the Holi celebrations outdoors to the typical rhythmic music of India. ICOM encourages participants to wear clothes they are ready to dirty. Garbage bags, until quantities last, will be distributed to cover car seats or to dispose of soiled clothes.

FURTHER AFIELD The Dalkeith Historical Society is hosting a March Madness Indoor Yard Sale fundraiser Sunday, March 20, with nine vendors (vintage, collectibles, junk and more), a 50/50 draw, a bake sale table, a silent auction, refreshments, children’s area and more. Come to the DRA Brunch next door (9 a.m. to noon) and stay for March Madness (10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.) in the Robertson Clark Building located at 1841 Dalkeith Road, Ontario. Proceeds go towards restoring the historic window stencilling inside the building.

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Spring Air The English Gardener Helping herbs get spring start James Parry Your Local Journal

With glorious weather this past week, and rain and drizzle helping to wash away at least the top layers of PHOTO BY GREG JONES snow in many of our gardens, my thoughts have turned to herbs these past few days. Inspired perhaps by the delicious rack of lamb dinner shared recently with friends and with mint sauce obligatoire. Whatever. I digress. For what has really got me thinking is the fact that, once again, this is the ideal time to start growing them indoors from seed ready for transplanting outside to enjoy all summer and fall long. And some of them, even next year, and for years to come. Apparently, their popularity is said to date back to prehistoric times with some claiming that herbs are depicted in the famous Lascaux Cave paintings in France which have been carbon dated back to 15,200 B.C. Ancient Greeks crowned their leaders with Dill and Laurel. And it is even said that in the 5th century B.C., the famous Greek physician Hippocrates - who would later be the inspiration for the Hippocratic Oath sworn by all in the medical profession - listed about 400 herbs in common use at the time. Who knows for sure? But what I do know is that for just a few bucks backed up by a little faith and imagination, now is the perfect time to start growing herbs indoors. In small containers to be sure, good potting soil to get them started, a little sprinkling of water once in a while, and placed on a windowsill or kitchen counter that is receiving good light. Packets of seeds, cheap as chips, are readily available right now and all you have to do is follow the instructions. Some of my personal and easy-togrow favourites include those in the photo above sewn just a couple of weeks ago by my editor and fellow herb enthusiast, Carmen Marie Fabio. Basil - and no, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not referring to

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With seeds and soil included and ready for watering, these beautiful bail lid glass jars bought recently at a local store make for a beautiful decorative arrangement with the added bonus that they can be recycled and used for other purposes once the herbs are transplanted into other pots or outdoors.

that Basil of Fawlty Towers fame - but rather Sweet Basil as it is known in herbal circles that is possibly native to India and which has been cultivated for at least 5,000 years. An annual plant that, outdoors, will shrivel at the first tinge of frost, it is probably best known as a culinary herb most prominently featured in Italian cuisine. Parsley, a nutritional herb and favourite garnish for summer dishes. You may be surprised to learn, as I was, that it is actually a member of the same family that includes such great edible plants as Carrots and Turnips, as well as more aromatic spices such as Anise, Celery, Coriander, Caraway, Dill, and Fennel. Go figure! As for Chives, without question these are the easiest to grow of all the fresh herbs for culinary reasons. They are in fact related to the Lily family - which also includes Onions, Garlic, and Leeks - and they are perennial and easy to grow in virtually any soil condition. Once transplanted outdoors, you can divide the clumps every couple of years or so to increase your crop. And by the way - as I have discovered - with their beautiful purple flowers, they also make for terrific decorative borders in English-style gardens! Until next time. And good luck with your herb planting! E-mail: creation@videotron.ca

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For five days a week, West Islander Eric Salottolo is a production and import-export coordinator for a Que-

bec company fabricating aeronautical products. On some weekends and for special occasions, he is a Stormtrooper. From a Star Wars galaxy far, far away as a proud member of the Fortress Im-

périal, a squad of the Canadian Garrison of the worldwide celebrated 501st Legion. And this Saturday, March 19, Salottolo and his fellow cohorts from throughout the region will be marching along Main Road in the Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade helping to raise funds for causes they support including the Make-A-Wish-Foundation, both the Montreal Children’s Hospi-

tal and Ste. Justine Hospital, and the SPCA. Their motto? Bad guys doing good. Explained Salottolo in an exclusive interview with Your Local Journal earlier this week, “We are delighted to be back in the parade for our second year and working with the BMO Bank of Montreal on Cameron to help others less fortunate.” Continued on page 31

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Who would have ever thought that just six years ago – when a small group of volunteers and like-minded guys and gals got together over a pint at an Irish-themed pub in Hudson to possibly draft plans for the town’s first-ever St. Patrick’s Day Parade – that it would have come to this? That the 7th annual Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade - always staged a day before the one in Montreal - is not only set for this Saturday, March 19, starting at 1 p.m. but that it will also be the biggest one ever to wend its way from Côte St. Charles, along Main Road, and up Cameron in a celebration of all things Irish. If only for a day. Attracting, as it does - and complete with its very own Queen and her Court, Grand Marshal, Irishman of the Year, and green line along the parade route - thousands of spectators of all ages

from throughout the region. Proving to be a pot of gold for many local retailers, restaurants and pubs. Welcoming participating floats, businesses, community groups and associations. Marching bands. The Military. And, as an added bonus, making for positive news in the media. This year, the parade will feature a record 70 floats, groups and asso-

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With spring around the corner you’re probably beginning to think about your next home renovation project. But as exciting as refreshing your home decor can sound, finding the right materials, the look you’ll fall in love with, and the best supplier to help you bring your project to life can be daunting, and all the complications can kill your enthusiasm for a project that you should enjoy. Luckily, offering the right products and the best advice to home renovators is what Planchers Artz Rénovation is all about. Planchers Artz Rénovation has been a staple of the regional home improvement industry for a decade. Home renovators have come to rely on the quality of the store’s products and on the experience of its staff and its owner, Mélanie Garcia. The store is known far and wide for the quality brand names it carries. This year, just in time for spring, Mélanie is happy to announce that the store is now showcasing Canadian-made products more than ever. “We changed all decorative stone products for brands made here in Quebec,” Mélanie is proud to announce. “We have changed the entire collection, for both interior and exterior decoration, all made from high quality concrete. We have decorative stones and bricks in many colors.” Planchers Artz Rénovation has always been known for the quality of its products, but offering local as opposed to imported products will improve availability. “With imported products, when stocks are de-

pleted, we may end up having to wait two or three months, but with a Canadian product, we can get stock much faster.” Planchers Artz Rénovation innovates this spring with new building materials for patios. “We still have our PVC products, but we have materials made out of rice fiber. It’s something completely new.” Most products sold in larger stores are made out of wood that will simply rot or warp. Rice fiber will not rot, and is therefore more durable. Imitation marble is also making a comeback and the store has several different formats and models to offer. The store’s website (www.artzcollection.com) is the best place to browse the products before heading to the store. Planchers Artz Rénovation does not merely sell building materials. Mélanie and her staff love to offer tips and advice based on their extensive experience. They can assist you with your project as much or as little as you want, from simply selling your materials to handling the actual renovation works. Planchers Artz Rénovation is there to ensure that your home renovation experience is trouble-free and pleasant. Planchers Artz Rénovation is located at 408 Harwood Boulevard in VaudreuilDorion. The store is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. You can also book an appointment to visit the store on Sunday. Don’t forget to visit the store’s website to view all the new spring arrivals and to help you plan your home renovation project before you stop by the store. Make sure you visit the website often since new specials and promotions are announced

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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 Antique wood bedroom set double bed $900, green Elran 3-place lazy-boy $350, varied small wood tables, 1 pink and 1 blue wingback chair with ottoman $150, Maytag washer and dryer $175, black leather chair with ottoman $90, other items. 514-9787288 (160331) Pool Table 8’ x 4’ Montebello by Palason with light and equipment including Snooker balls and Boston balls. $700 negotiable. 514944-4762 (160324)

125 - FOR RENT Hudson Village Rental. Walk to train station! 3 bedroom renovated home with 1 car garage. $2000 monthly, available May 1. 514-791-5367 Tania Ellerbeck Royal LePage Village (160331) House for rent in St-Lazare, Saddlebrook area, on a quiet cul-de-sac, 4 + 2 bedrooms, main floor office, basement gym, in-ground pool, 3½ bathrooms. All appliances included. $2800/month. 438-878-8587. (160421) Rooms for rent in large home in St. Lazare. Furnished. All utilities included. Access to kitchen, backyard and in-ground pool. Parking available. $350 - $400/month. 514-5493597 (160421) 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 (160331)

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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 514-865-6261 (160331) 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 (160331)

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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. Handyman/ for small jobs. Call John: 514623-5786 (160324)

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Experienced part-time help needed for well-established lawn care company. Must know how to use a whipper. $12 - $15 per hour. Call 514-884-5959 (160331)

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Victor Landscaping – Pavé Uni – mini excavation – sodding – general landscaping – spring discounts available – 514-458-7496 - victorlandscaping.net (160421) Alexis Massage Therapy Clinic, 49 Carson, D.D.O. Certified and registered massage therINCOME TAX - individuals, families and apy since 1993. For deep tissue and sports self-employed, reasonable rates, electronic therapy, athletic injury, back pain, shoulder EFILE, more than 20 years experience. Vau- pain, leg pain. Helpful for depression and dreuil-Dorion. 514-441-2781 / mdescoteaux_ stress. For information call or text 514-559wi@hotmail.com (160414) 4970 (160317) Royal lawncare. We offer professional landscape services such as lawn mowing, TIMBER TREE CARE. Pruning, felling, stump aeration, tree planting, hedges, gardening removal, firewood, land clearing, branch and more. Excellent service at competitive chipping, cedar hedge trimming. Fully inprices! Free Estimate! If you sign before sured certified tree trimmer with diploma. 24 April 1 save 20% on your contract. Call years experience. Can work with or without a 514-222-8368. Royalawncare@hotmail. cherry picker. 514-947-2797 (160331) com (160324)

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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

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)

Mercedes S550 – 2007 AMC Package. 1992 Mercedes 300 SL convertible. 162,843 White, panoramic roof. 144,000 km. Mint con- Km’s … Hardtop, new: soft top, battery, compressor A/C . 6 cd disc player, cassette player. dition. $24,500. Call 514-216-9217. Not winter driven, mint condition. $12,000 or Kia Sportage LX 2009 with Convenience best offer. Call 450-458-5995 Package, (4WD), manual, 136,000kms, very good condition, never accidented, new 4 BMW 535 i xDrive, 2010, 83,000 km, automatseason tires, towing hitch inc., asking $8,900 ic, 4 door, blue, beige leather interior, sunroof, heated seats and steering wheel, GPS, Blueneg., 450-424-4308 tooth, 2 sets of tires and rims, beautiful high

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, 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, 106 Birch Hill Road, Hudson. 3 bedrooms, finished basement, lovely large lot. Close to Whitlock Golf. $299,000. 450-458-7867 (160317)

325 - AUTOS FOR SALE 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 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

Chevrolet Suburban 2010 -LT- White. Model 1500, 4x4. 60,000 km. Mint Condition, Like New. $30,000. Call 514-216-9217. Mercedes CLK 320 - 1999 - Convertible, Silver. 208,000 KM. $6,900. Call 514-216-9217.

Triumph TR6 1972, White, Very Good Con- performance car, very clean. 514-774-7428 dition, 77,000 miles. $7500 negotiable. Call Toyota Matrix 2007, Blue, 178,000 kms, 514-262-3320. automatic, A/C, tinted glass, winter tires on 2006 Mercedes CLS 500,Silver, never winter rims, summer tires on aluminum rims. Clean, driven. 86,000 kms, very clean, $18,000 – ne- well-maintained. $4,900 negotiable. Call 450458-2587 gotiable. Call Ray: 514-668-9718.

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

In Memoriam

Harry Gibbons

In Memoriam

David Scott Meyers

May 23, 1923 – March 17, 2014

David passed away very suddenly on March 4th. He will be deeply missed by his life partner Andree Lavigne, his sister Judy (Paul Lansing) of Mono Mills, ON, his sister-in-law Katherine (John Haggarty) of Ladner BC. David was brought up in London ON, moved to Montreal in the early 70s and loved it here. He taught at Lower Canada College and was Mr. Meyers to years and years of grade 7B boys. His goal in his classes was always to bring out the best in each and every boy; he wanted them to have a strong foundation for life. At LCC, coaching football was his passion and winning games was his goal!

Lovingly remembered by Mary and Marie “IfWhen tearssomeone could build youa stairway and memories loved becomes a amemory, lane, I’d walk right up the memory to becomes heaven and bring you a treasure. home again.”

After joining Andree in real estate, he brought that same personal attention to each property; he knew the market, and made sure his customers were on the winning end. David loved the outdoors, working on his property in his flower and vegetable gardens, and he adored his cats and dogs. He was Andree’s steady companion for more than 32 years and his passing leaves a void that can’t be filled, taking a piece of her with him. Many thanks to their doctor George Tsoukas for his years of care and friendship. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to a youth charity of your choice. A private memorial service will be held in the spring.

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IMMIGRATION

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Peter Byrne, Consulting Engineer

Brazolot Migration Group

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Building structural, foundation and waterproofing expertise, reports and expert testimony. 514 594 5140, peterbyrne@videotron.ca

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ATTORNEY

INVESTMENT ADVISOR

Aumais Chartrand

Jeffrey Quenneville

100 boul. Don Quichotte, bureau 12 L’Ile-Perrot, QC J7V 6C7 Ph: 514-425-2233 ext. 229 andreaumais@bellnet.ca

Investment Advisor Raymond James Ltd. 2870 Route Harwood, St-Lazare 450.202.0999

BOOKKEEPING

Bryan Todd, B. Comm (Acct.) Business and Personal Accounting Services, Tax Preparations & Filings Ph. (514) 730-5966

DENTISTS

Dr. Don Littner & Dr. Morty Baker 472 Main Rd, Suite I, Hudson QC, J0P 1H0 Ph. (450) 458-5334

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FAMILY MEDIATION/SOCIAL WORK

Karine Joly, MSW, TS, Family Mediator 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

FITNESS & INJURIES Greg Lothian, B.Sc.,CAT(C), CSCS Professional strength coach & Low back/ injury reconditioning therapist. Become strong & injury free! 514-867-5684 mifitpro.com

NOTARIES L.L., L., D.D.N. 1576 C Ste. Angélique, St. Lazare Ph. (450) 455-2323

OPTICIANS

Psychologist 450.458.0944 sylvi.lafontaine@videotron.ca Bilingual Services • Cdn & US trained

drs. Martina Kleine-Beck Psychologist 514.265.1386 martinakb _ 58@ hotmail.com

Lunetterie Vista 1867 E Ste. Angélique, St. Lazare Ph. (450) 455-4500

PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL SERVICES

ORTHODONTISTS

Dyslexia, ADD, ADHD & Learning disabilities can be corrected. www.dyslexiacorrection.ca (450) 458-4777

Dr. Amy Archambault Dr. Paul Morton

Sandy Farrell, Davis Facilitator

Your Local Specialists in Orthodontics 3206, boul. de la Gare, Suite 160 Vaudreuil-Dorion (450)218-1892

PHARMACIES

Marilou Leduc Affiliated BRUNET 1771 Ste. Angelique, St. Lazare Ph. (450) 424-9289

PSYCHOTHERAPY Frema Engel, MSW, ts, Psychotherapist Individual, Couple & Family Counselling

Relationships/Conflict/Mental Health/Bullying/Trauma, School & Workplace Issues St. Lazare - 514-989-9298 www.fremaengel.com

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D L O S 445 Main, Hudson BUSINESS – In the heart of Hudson in constant operation for decades. Breakfast/ lunch service within walking distance to city amenities! On main street of Hudson! Centris #12211403 $125,000 (+tx)

590 Nicolas, S-de-Valleyﬁeld FAMILY NEIGHBORHOOD - Walking parks, church, depanneur, easy access to highways & town. Unique interior, great layout. Abundance of natural light. Large garage, fenced yard.

Centris #18405265

$229,000

2320 Des Sables, St-Lazare LOCATION…LOCATION – Very bright and spacious bung 3 BDR, 2 BTH, ﬁnished BMT, tons of storage, double size garage, large lot. Great place in the ideal location sure to please any family! Centris #18238226 $325,000

D L O S 5635 Murray, Pierrefonds WELL MAINTAINED – Peace & tranquility with all amenities close by! 3+1 BDR, 2 BTH, 3 season room, ﬁnished BMT. Private backyard, pool, double garage + much more.... Centris #22006070 $349,900

D L O S 1174 Des Sitelles, St-Lazare A REAL TURN KEY! – With impeccable quality of construction. Bung. situated in a serene neighborhood. This property bragging low maintenance, safe investment! Centris #24661137 $389,900

2566 Bonaventure, St-Lazare BRIGHT, BEAUTIFUL AND CHEERFUL - Open concept bung. Quality finishes, fully finished BMT, 3BDR, 2.5BTH, flexible living at its best! Centris #28575598 $369,900

2602 Bordelais, St-Lazare SADDLEBROOK - Matured treed lot, easy access to hgwy40. Great family home, very well kept with a “MUST SEE’’ kitchen!. Wood ﬂrs, ﬁnished BMT, Private backyard with abundant sunlight. Centris #11117229 $389,900

TÉMOIGNAGE C’est avec plaisir que nous vous faisons part de nos commentaires concernent notre expérience avec votre équipe. Sans aucune sollicitation de sa part, nous avons choisi parmi 4 courtiers immobiliers passés en entrevue, Monsieur Normand Roy de Exit Performa. Notre choix s’est avéré excellent, car nous avons immédiatement pu reconnaître le professionnalisme, la rigueur, l’intégrité et la grande disponibilité de M. Roy. Nous sommes senties supportées et respectées tout au long du processus. Nous recommandons chaudement M. Roy et son équipe pour tout ce qui précède mais aussi pour leur rapidité d’exécution. Leur service est un service CLEF EN MAIN. 1174 Des Sitelles, St-Lazare

2774 St. Charles, St-Lazare, J7T 2H8

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D L O S 2081 Pilon, St-Lazare GREAT VALUE - Spacious family home, 3BDR,+ 2 OFF/DEN, 3.5 BTH, LVR cathedral ceiling, 2 ﬁreplaces, in-ground heated pool, near city amenities & acces to highway! Centris #25047959 $399,000

PRICED TO SELL

2201 Thorncliff, St-Lazare GREAT PROPERTY – Desirable area, lovely landscaped, interior well kept. 4+1 BDR, 2.5 BTH, fully equipped with new heatpump, double size garage! Centris # 16623603 $399,900

1856 Voltige, St-Lazare CHANTEREL – Customed build home, 21,950sf lot. Impressive details, 4 BDR, 2.5 BTH. Triple garage space. Nestled in the desirable & prestine neighborhood! Centris #17946571 $399,900

1778 Des Tourterelles, St-Lazare UNIQUE DESIGN – Chanterel, location + quality lifestyle, 4 BDR, master BDR and laundry room on main ﬂoor. Multi-level deck, double garage + so much more! Centris #28338076 $462,000

1041 du Metayer, St-Lazare EXCEPTIONAL VALUE - Bi-generation bungalow, 82,519 sq. ft., lot, barn 6 paddocks, 6 shelters, riding ring 105’X 70’ rare ﬁnd. Trail network entry, motivated vendor! Centris #14467999 $549,000

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SAINT-LAZARE. 2011 Rue du Patrimoine. (Le Boisé Champêtre) Turn-key bungalow built in 2004 with beautiful landscaping, 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. Heat pump and central AC, gas fireplace, central vacuum, generator, many other extras. MLS 15100058 $499,000 Chris O’Neill, Keller Williams Prestige (514)946-9926.

Open House By Appointment

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HERE’S MY CARD AUCTION HOUSE

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A Few Hours A Week Or Monthly.

Owner or Self-Employed? Complete Accounting Services. Over 30 Years Experience.

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CABINET MAKER

COMPUTERS

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CUSTOM FURNITURE

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-25 years serving the Hudson area -High end interior workmanship -Exterior Makeovers plus Siding & Brick

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Parade

Preparing for Canada’s 150th Anniversary of Confederation in 2017 The Government of Canada, under the leadership of the Hon. Melanie Joly, Minister for Canadian Heritage, has officially launched its vision for the 150th Anniversary of Confederation. As part of this initiative, Canadian Heritage has introduced a fund that will support regional and local projects that celebrate our shared values, our achievements, our natural environment and our place in the world. “We want to bring people together and inspire them while providing content that underscores diversity, inclusion, the invaluable contributions of our Indigenous peoples, our young people and the importance of our stewardship of our environment,” said Joly. Peter Schiefke, Member of Parliament for Vaudreuil-Soulanges, encourages all local organizations to apply and participate in this national project. It is a great way to increase awareness of some of the outstanding work they do, and how they represent the very best of what Canada is about. The goal of the Canada 150 Fund is

Continued from page 19 Garde du Côteau du Lac Marching Band, and Les Zouaves Pontificaux Canadiens Cie 27 Valleyfield. And representing the military will be the Royal Canadian Hussars, 2806 Pointe Claire Army Cadets and Colour Party, as well as the Royal Canadian Legion Hudson Branch #115 with its Colours.

Without a doubt, it will be our biggest and best St. Patrick’s Day Parade ever, – Jim Beauchamp “Without a doubt, it will be our biggest and best St. Patrick’s Day Parade ever,” says organizing committee member, Jim Beauchamp who, together with friends in the Irish community, first came up with the idea back in 2009. “And it’s due, in no small part,” he adds, “to the volunteers who work all-out for months to make it happen. As well as the active involvement of so many businesses and organizations that join in the parade with all the time, work, and set-up that this entails.”

PHOTO COURTESY SHUTTERSTOCK; COPYRIGHT ANTON BALAZH

to create opportunities for Canadians to participate in local, regional, and national celebrations that contribute to building a sense of pride and attachment to Canada. Eligible funding recipients under the Canada 150 Fund include: • Canadian not-for-profit organizations, including corporations, trusts,

cooperatives and unincorporated associations; • Canadian business corporations, including partnerships, trusts and joint ventures where projects are non-commercial in nature; • Canadian schools; and, • Canadian municipal governments and their institutions.

OUTSTANDING HOMES

RIGAUD WATERFRONT

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HUDSON WATERFRONT

MLS 15681538

MLS 21784303

MLS 25301150

Hudson

MLS 16006976 $599,000

Vaudreuil West

MLS 26157802 $369,000

MLS 18903380 $649,000

Baie D’Urfe

100K under evaluation, Priced to SELL! rowing family or Empty nesters? 3+2 bdrm OCATION...WITH WATERVIEWS. Perfect Large family home 5+1 Bdrm, 2+2 baths, Raised BUNG.+ 3 baths, NEW hardwood family home. Original woodwork + new MLS MLS 16006976 MLS 16784759 gleaming hardwood Àoors, original clean20090055 and Hudson Àoors. Forced heat & A/C, wood stove insert extension with enlarged NEW kitchen & sunSt-Lazare Rigaud functional kitchen & baths, ¿n bsmt with work$499,000 $675,000 $299,000 Pool & multi level deck on 22,500 sq treed lot room. 4 Bedrooms, one on main Àoor+ 3 upshop, double garage, screened in cedar porch SELL! $125,000 DISCOUNT to alloaterfront Semi-detached DUPLEX SOLaddlebrook! 4 bedrooms, 3+1 bathrooms, in quiet & family friendly cul-de-sac. Low taxes stairs.. 2 full baths, WNER ¿nishedsays basement, 2 roof on 28,191sf on quiet crescent and short walk cate for updates!!! Valid on accepted offer before ID & rented 1/2 and 5 1/2 on levels Private 22,208 sf lot and adj. to Hudson’s shops &4public schools. top 3 balconies. granite & wood kitchen, ¿replace, Brazilian to village. March 31st. Executive 6 Bdrm, 2+2 baths, hardwood hardwood, Stonehard garage Àooring & Prosalt with poured concrete foundation, NEW elecÀoors, ¿replaces. Original 1987 CLEAN/FUNCTIONAL FURNACE +new 200amp ELEC- kitchen & baths. Fin Bsmt; bar & workshop. DOUBLE walls, High, dry & bright ¿nished Bsmt with 7.1 tric forced OPENair HOUSE home theatre & large open playroom with full TRICAL entrance and panel. 25,499sf lot bor- GARAGE + 25’x15’ SCREENED-IN CEDAR porch. Sun Aug 16 th 2-4pm bath. Walk to Bordelais nature bog, Evergreen & dering Rigaud River. Minutes to town. Asking SUNNY 28,191SF yard on quiet crescent, short walk 801price Charbonneau, St-Lazare Westwood Jr. A MUST SEE! cap rate of 4.48%. to village.

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Another successful job fair

PHOTO BY JOSĂ&#x2030;E FARAND

Left to right: Sylvie Veilleux, Carrefour jeunesse-emploi de Vaudreuil-Soulanges; Gilles Boyer, RĂŠseaux Emploi Entrepreneurship; Marie-Pier Trottier, CISSS de la MontĂŠrĂŠgie-Ouest; Michel Desjardins, Formagestique; Danielle Proulx, Emploi-QuĂŠbec; Michel Charlebois, Emploi-QuĂŠbec; Nathalie Clusiau, CollĂ¨ge de Valleyfield; Marc Roy, prĂŠfet supplĂŠant de la MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges, Sonia CĂ´tĂŠ, Emploi-QuĂŠbec; Martine Duranceau, Commission scolaire des Trois-Lacs. Missing from photo: Karine Lechasseur, CLD de Vaudreuil-Soulanges et Chantal Faubert, TrudeauDuprĂŠ.

Under the banner of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Employment Highwayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; the job fair of VallĂŠe-duHaut-St-Laurent was held March 8 and featured a unique event in the MontĂŠrĂŠgie region in three different locations: Vaudreuil-Dorion, Salaberry-de-Valleyfield and SaintConstant. Almost 3000 people came out to visit the fairs, and 127 companies and organizations were present to welcome guests. The employers involved and the individuals attending the fair all recount a pleasant experience and said they were happy with their participation. Emploi Quebec MontĂŠrĂŠgie and their partners (Regional municipalities of Haut-Saint-Laurent, Beauharnois-Salaberry, Vaudreuil-Soulanges, Roussillon and Jardins-de-Napierville) wish to thank the visitors as well as the companies and organizations present at each of these sites.

Home and Estate Open Houses

Sunday March 20th, 2016 2:00PM to 4:00PM

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60 Rue Mayfair $649,500 Patricia Wright 514-942-4092 Royal LePage Village Hudson Inc

558 Rue Wilson $269,000 Tania Ellerbeck 450-458-5365 Royal LePage Village Hudson Inc.

1165 Rue Ă&#x2030;mile-Bouchard, Apt. 2 $189,900 Robert Marcoux 514-378-0812 Groupe Sutton Distinction Inc.

150 Rue Gauthier $339,000 Roselyne Groleau-Parker 514-947-7248 Royal de MontrĂŠal 201 Inc.

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2347 Rue de Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Andalou $549,900 + tax Lee Thompson 450-458-7051 Re/Max Royal Jordan Inc.

227 Chemin du Park $498,000 Marc Leduc 514-795-0638 Groupe Sutton Distinction Inc.

18777 Rue Venne $649,000 Amelia Robinson/Dylan White 514-962-7751/514-816-1039 Groupe Sutton Performer

545 Wilson $339,000 Steffen Servay 514-713-7833 Groupe Sutton Distinction Inc. 106 Rue Birch Hill $299,000 Margaret LagimodiĂ¨re 450-458-5365 Royal LePage Village Hudson Inc. 551 Rue Stirling $289,000 Amelia Robinson/Dylan White 514-962-7751/514-816-1039 Groupe Sutton Performer

VAUDREUIL-DORION 140 Rue du Ruisselet $267,900 Robert LĂŠger 514-220-1271 Groupe Sutton Distinction Inc.

23 Rue Corrigan $264,900 Gary Joubert 514-953-4428 Royal LePage Village Hudson Inc.

VANKLEEK-HILL, ONTARIO 71 Stephens Street Sunday 1:00pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00pm $209,900 Doreen Low 613-677-6220 Lowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Realty Inc

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Hudson - $685,000. “Fernleigh” built by John Whitlock in 1812 as part of the farm which is now the Whitlock Golf Club. Spacious and gracious, it has graced the Main Road for over two hundred years with views of the Lake and of course the rolling fairways to the South. Many important renovations have been carried out by the present owners. In-ground pool.

Hudson - $659,000. Located at the West end of the Village and flanked by farmers’ fields, this is a beautiful English style country home. Beautiful gardens offering complete privacy with a Southern exposure. A new “VIMA” kitchen… gleaming wood floors and original beams. A new detached garage… a delightful and well maintained home.

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Rigaud - $399,000. Beautiful Open Concept, 2 + 1 bdrm, built in 2010 with utmost taste & charm.Split-level bungalow with 1 car attached garage, & 3 car separate garage, ideal for workshop. Nature’s paradise on Rigaud Mtn, yet close to all amenities. Helen Henshaw (514) 703-8981 www.helenhenshaw.ca

Hudson - $699,000. Reduced to sell!... 4 bdrm Executive Cottage, totally renovated top to bottom. Generous windows from every room overlook the property as it meanders towards the peaceful waterfront. Enjoy the lovely large deck on 2nd floor with stunning views of the Ottawa River. Very comfortable and stylish country living.

Hudson - $519,000. Charming bright 4 brdm cottage nestled close to the water, with your own private beach. Near central village, yet a country paradise, w/good mooring, close to Yacht Club, schools, shops, and restaurants. A must see for boaters and nature lovers. Helen Henshaw (514) 703-8981 www.helenhenshaw.ca

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St-Lazare - $435,000. Spacious and bright Saddlebrook family home. Close to park and easy access to highway. Oversized lot. Fully finished basement with possible 2 extra bedrooms and play room. Gorgeous screened porch built in 2014. Tania & Janet Ellerbeck (450) 458-5365

Rigaud - $675,000. Spacious 4 BDR bungalow with water access and water views on quiet cul de sac. Perfect for a large family. Great room with cathedral ceiling, gas fireplace and large windows overlooking the lake. Renovated KIT. Tania & Janet Ellerbeck (450) 458-5365

OPEN HOUSE, SUNDAY MARCH 20, 2:00 - 4:00 Hudson – $269,000. Wonderful brick bungalow on a 23,000 sq. ft lot. Open concept living room and dining room with door leading to a spacious wood deck. Hardwood floors in living area and bedrooms. Tania & Janet Ellerbeck (450) 458-5365

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St-Lazare - $679,900. Elegantly understated custom built 3 BDR bungalow located in upscale Chanterel area of St Lazare. Deluxe top quality finishings throughout, 9ft ceilings. Patricia Wright (514) 942-4092

Hudson - $564,900. 4 BDR New England style cottage; quality built in a prestigious area of Hudson. Complete privacy - minutes from village. Perfect family home. Patricia Wright (514) 942-4092

St-Lazare – $469,000. Custom built cottage St Lazare quiet crescent location; over 30,000sf lot. Sunny open concept interior with 2500sf + living space, 9ft ceilings. Patricia Wright (514) 942-4092

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Rigaud - $150,000. Fabulous 2 bedroom condo in heart of Rigaud village. Nothing to do but bring your furniture! Tasteful decor! Hardwood floors and ceramics, crown moldings, ceramic backsplash in the kitchen and more!! 2 parking spots and storage space outside! Paul & Diane Laflamme (514) 793-4514

St-Lazare - $178,500. Fabulous 2nd floor condo, in the heart of the Village of St-Lazare. Featuring an open concept style with lots of natural light. Gaz fireplace provides warmth and ambiance to the spacious living room. Layout of condo is brilliant. Paul & Diane Laflamme (514) 793-4514

St-Lazare - $639,000. This open concept bungalow is so beautiful, you’ll want to move right in. This spacious home has 2 finished levels + a 2nd floor mezzanine & playroom above the garage. There are 9 ft ceilings on 2 floors. Main floor: living room, dining room, kit/dinette, office + 3 BDR. Basement: cinema room, fMR, laundry room, bathroom + 3 bedrooms. Paul & Diane Laflamme (514) 793-4514

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Amelia Robinson 514-962-7751 Dylan White 514-816-1039 Real Estate Brokers GROUPE SUTTON PERFORMER

$559,000 + GTS/QST

$649,000 Pierrefonds-Roxboro. 18777, Rue Venne. 4+1 bedroom execuƟve coƩage. Large Įnished basement. Professional landscaped backyard and in-ground salt water pool. Close to all ameniƟes. #10804468

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514-795-0638

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Rigaud. 227 Ch. du Park. A one-of-a-kind lifestyle! This beauƟful mulƟ-level home located on a hillside oīers breathtaking architecture and incredible views. 3 bedrooms, 4 ½ baths. #12816150

$375,000 Sandy Cameron Sales Representative M. JEAN CAMERON REAL ESTATE LIMITED, BROKERAGE

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$369,000

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Real Estate Broker LOW’S REALTY INC

1360 Old Military Rd, Dalkeith, ON. Move-In Ready!! 3 bedroom family home with aƩached garage on 49.19 acres of land. Barn (36 X 60); perfect for farm barn, shop, or private business. Great locaƟon for commuters to Montreal, OƩawa or Cornwall. A must see property! Call today!! N0558

$498,000 Marc Leduc

2328, Rue du Conservatoire, Saint-Lazare, Chanterel. ExecuƟve home features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, fully Įnished basement, double garage, 3-season room, basement oĸce; sep. ext. access. Heated ingound salt water pool. Must be seen! Quick occ. #25289502

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Laurie Nicholson

$549,900 Doreen Low

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Laurie Nicholson

3800, Rue Masson, Rosemont. Opportunity for investor or business entrepreneur! Big Triplex on 3 Ňoors, located in an area undergoing rejuvenaƟon, close to all services, this property oīers a good investment and potenƟal. The building is in excellent condiƟon. A must visit! Centris # 25933720

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$339,000 Steffen Servay

57, 42e Avenue, Pincourt. Excellent opportunity Bi-generaƟonal property. 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Extensive renovaƟons. Don’t miss this one! #18096537

Real Estate Broker GROUPE SUTTON DISTINCTION INC.

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Hudson. 545 Wilson. RARE HUDSON BUNGALOW ! 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. New roof, wood Ňoors, kitchen, bath. Repainted. S.S. appliances. Open concept. Landscaped. 2 decks. 24’ storage shed. Film, photos, info at: www.SteīenServay.com

20570 Old Montreal Rd., Lancaster, Ontario. 1200sf 2 bedroom bungalow on St. Lawrence River/ Lake St. Francis with shared permanent dock and many updates. Just 45 minutes to the West Island. MLS M0584

WATER VIEW Roselyne Groleau-Parker Real Estate Broker ROYAL MONTRÉAL 2010 INC.

514-947-7248

$339,000

Les Cèdres. 150 Rue Gauthier. “Brand new” bungalow with no sales tax (completely renovated inside and out in 2015). Large mature lot, mature trees, water view. Peace and tranquility near the water yet minutes to the highway. #22767733

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$329,000 Liliana Bergamin Real Estate Broker ROYAL LEPAGE GLOBAL

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St. Lazare, 2155 Ste. Angelique. 3 bedroom bungalow zoned for residenƟal or commercial use. Huge Lot. Great Investment. Centris #27643026

$308,000 Doug Arkinstall Sales Representative ROYAL LEPAGE PERFORMANCE REALTY INC.

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$284,900 Sales Representative ROYAL LEPAGE PERFORMANCE REALTY

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1091 Country Road, Alfred, Ontario. Flat agricultural land. Home extensively renovated including roof, windows, furnace and much more. Garage Įts 6 cars. In Alfred countryside. #976561

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29.83 ACRE HOBBY FARM

Monique Leduc

Excellent 2+2 bedroom bungalow, double aƩached garage, new kitchen cabinets, large bathroom, some hardwood Ňoors, full basement, handicap accessible, beauƟful landscaping, close to the Quebec border. #N0309

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$270,000 Laurie Nicholson Real Estate Broker EXIT PERFORMA

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Vaudreuil-Dorion. 434 Rue Graham. Updated eat-in kitchen 2+1 bedrooms, Living, Den, 2 full baths. Finished basement. Forced air. Many upgrades. Car port. 2 sheds. Must see! Centris # 28012373

$267,900 Robert Léger Real Estate Broker GROUPE SUTTON DISTINCTION INC.

514-220-1271

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$264,900

Rigaud. 23 rue Corrigan. 3+1 bedroom, 1 bath. Close to all ameniƟes, green space. Many inclusions including hot tub. MLS 18729547

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Vaudreuil-Dorion. 140 Rue du Ruisselet. FIRST TIME ON THE MARKET! Charming 3 bedroom, 1 ½ bathroom home. Well maintained and tastefully decorated. Perfect Įrst home. MLS# 27485381

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$289,000 551 Rue SƟrling, Hudson. Bright 3 bedroom coƩage. Spacious kitchen. Living room with Įreplace . Sunny yard with above ground pool. Perfect for Įrst Ɵme buyer or reƟree. #26532647

$225,000 Vicki Vanderveen

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Broker/Owner EXSELLENCE TEAM REALTY INC.

613-363-6433

Alexandria, ON. Live in and have the tenants pay the mortgage or rent out all three units. This updated triplex is located in Alexandria, ON and close to many ameniƟes. Call today! #N0615

VANKLEEK HILL, ON

Doreen Low Real Estate Broker LOW’S REALTY INC

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$209,900

71, Stephens Street. Lovely three bedroom bungalow. Updated bathroom with laundry area on the main level. Finished basement with natural gas Įreplace. Superb locaƟon, close to all ameniƟes. N0403

Stormtroopers Continued from page 18 So what exactly is the 501st Legion? I asked him. Replied Salottolo, “It was formed in August 1997 and now has 8,769 active members across the world including hundreds here in Canada. We are an all-volunteer organization formed for the express purpose of bringing together costume enthusiasts under a collective identity within which to operate. And we seek to promote interest in Star Wars through the building and wearing of quality costumes, and to facilitate the use of these costumes for Star Wars-related events as well as contributions to the local community through costumed charity and volunteer work.” And about their costumes? Says Salottolo, “It is a very rigorous process to become a member of the 501st. Our costumes have to be authentic, built the same way they were in the movies. It takes about a full year to put a

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costume together and it needs to be approved by The Legion which has a Control Reference Library that shows every guideline to follow to get it approved.” While looking absolutely magnificent, Stormtrooper costumes do however have one slight hitch for the wearer. Laughs Salottolo “Depending on the specific costume, you can’t sit or go to the bathroom. When I wear my Stormtrooper armour, for example, I have to make sure that I don’t need to go to the bathroom for a good two hours minimum. As it takes me 20 minutes to put it on and about the same time to remove it!”

As to why he decided to join in the first place, Salottolo says he used to be a pro wrestler. “One of our referees was a Legion member and we decided to include Star Wars characters in one of our special events. While I was a big nerd of the movies, I did not know about the 501st Legion. I wanted in badly. And after years of procrastinating, I got myself a Stormtrooper armour. Now, I own two costumes, - a Stormtrooper and an Imperial Crewman – and two more costumes are on their way.” Salottolo, along with other Legion members, will certainly be wearing one of them at the BMO Bank of Mon-

treal branch in Hudson, 54 Cameron, for about an hour immediately following the parade to pose for pics - and for a donation no matter how big or small - with Star Wars fans. And with every cent raised going to the causes that they support.

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$385,000 VAUDREUIL-DORION

SAINT-LAZARE

$495,000

Beautiful home with spectacular backyard Ideal family home in charming neighborhood MLS: 26997765 MLS: 21020164

$498,000 HUDSON

$779,000

Well maintained home with lots of privacy Custom built modern home with quality Ćnishings MLS: 26347980 MLS:23913051

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$179,900

$189,900 Robert Marcoux Real Estate Broker GROUPE SUTTON DISTINCTION INC.

514-378-0812

Vaudreuil-Dorion. 1165 Rue Émile-Bouchard, Apt. 2. Lovely 2 bedroom condo in soughtaŌer area. Professionally decorated. A/C, Įreplace, 2 parking spots, storage. Move-in condiƟon. NEW PRICE! #21501365

NORTH LANCASTER, ONTARIO

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400 Albert Lamarche Street, Alfred, Ontario. Extensively renovated. 2+2 bedrooms, 2 baths. 3 large sheds. Very private backyard. Corner lot facing park and very close to school and all ameniƟes. #969629

$174,900 Doug Arkinstall Sales Representative ROYAL LEPAGE PERFORMANCE REALTY INC.

613-360-0948

4863 2nd Line Rd. Tastefully renovated 3 bedroom home, nice lot, aƩached garage, natural gas heatng and central air. Close to Quebec border. #M3937

ALFRED , ONTARIO

Put your featured homes of the week on this page! $149,900 Monique Leduc Sales Representative ROYAL LEPAGE PERFORMANCE REALTY

613-679-2801

1 BissonneƩe St. Home in move-in condiƟon. Renovated inside, out. Full basement. Municipal water and natural gas heaƟng. Close to all ameniƟes in Alfred. #972762

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! SOLD Janet Charlebois Real Estate Broker CENTURY 21 MAX IMMO

514-569-5975

2024 de Bordeaux, Vaudreuil-Dorion. We sƟll have buyers who are looking in this area. Call me today for a free, no obligaƟon market analysis of your home. MLS #10971315

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