Your Local Journal - May 19th, 2016

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Hudson invites citizen action for strategic plan Stephanie O’Hanley Special Contributor

Last Thursday (May 12) at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre, Hudson’s town council and administration invited citizens to form committees to make the town’s five-year strategic plan and vision a reality.

As the meeting began, Pro-Mayor Barbara Robinson read a note from Mayor Ed Prévost, who is on a medical leave of absence.

“He says ‘I wish I was here tonight because council, 250-plus residents and myself started this ball rolling back in April 2014.... My presence tonight would distract from the focus the plan deserves. This is your plan, not mine per se. I ask for one thing — keep your mind open to change, you still have the opportunity to fashion the new Hudson to your liking but change is inevitable. If not, Hudson will be part of the folklore sooner or later. Let’s work together towards our collective good.’“ Continued on page 5

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Decreasing landslide danger in Notre Dame de l’Île Perrot The recent approval of a provincial government grant that will cover 74 per cent of land stabilization work in the landslide zone surrounding the Palissades de l’anse aux sables luxury home area has prompted Notre Dame de l’Île Perrot to announce a $3.4 million loan by-law to cover the entire cost of the project. Approval of the by-law is subject to the result of a public registry signing that will be held at city hall next Wednesday, May 25. See story on page 3.

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Notre Dame de l’Île Perrot Mayor Danie Deschênes said she expects little to no opposition from area residents living in the landslide zone around the Palissades de l’anse aux sables luxury home development to a registry signing next Wednesday for a $3.4 million loan-by which will be used to stabilize the area.

Landslide registry signing a formality as Notre Dame de l’Île Perrot prepares to stabilize area John Jantak Your Local Journal

Homeowners living in the designated landslide zone area in Notre Dame de l’Île Perrot will have the opportunity to sign a registry if they are opposed to a proposed $3.4 million loan by-law for a project that will stabilize the surrounding land.

Mayor Danie Deschênes said the registry signing which will be held at city hall next Wednesday, May 25, is more of a formality and she doesn’t expect much if any opposition from area residents. It is exclusively for residents in and around the immediate vicinity of the Palissades de l’anse aux sables luxury home development who have been directly affected by the landslide zone designation, she said.

The good news is that the affected homeowners, who live in the area around Perrot Blvd and Simone-deBeauvoir Street, will not be responsible to repay the entire amount that has been allocated for the project since the provincial government is providing a grant to the town that will cover 74 per cent of the $3.4 million cost.

“We’re really happy about getting the subsidy because we know it will go away at some point,” said Deschênes.

“We’re one of the first towns to have received the grant.

“Whatever public land the city owns like the streets and the park, this will be covered by all the citizens,” said Deschênes. “The rest of the properties which are privately owned will be paid for by the owners according to the size of the land and the stabilization work needed.”

The landslide issue, which was first reported by Your Local Journal in November 2013, resulted in a construction freeze within Les Palissades as the town administration consulted with three provincial government ministries to find a solution as quickly as possible to

resolve the situation.

The town, along with representatives from the Ministries of Public Security, Transportation and the Environment held a meeting for area residents in May 2014 to inform them there was no imminent risk of a landslide. They also presented proposals about would be done to rectify the problem. A geologic survey was conducted to pinpoint specific areas more prone to potential landslides.

For Deschênes who was elected mayor soon afterwards, finding a solution to the problem was a priority for the town’s administration. She also credited Vaudreuil MNA and former Notre Dame de l’Île Perrot Mayor Marie-Claude Nichols for keeping the landslide issue in the forefront during her current tenure as MNA for the region.

“We are very privileged to have this grant,” said Deschênes. “This is why we’re going ahead with the work.

People agree we have to do it. If something happens 50 years from now and we didn’t do anything, it’ll be worse.

And it’s not a huge expense. People will be able to pay for it over the next 20 years if they want to instead of making an up-front payment.”

The town is currently securing tenders to conduct another study this fall to determine which areas have to be reinforced. The stabilization work is expected to begin sometime in 2017 and completed before year’s end, said Deschênes.

Property owner and developer Gilbert Rashi, who has had to abide by the construction moratorium, welcomed the news of the eventual stabilization work.

“Terrific. They have a solution so let’s get on with it,” he said. “I’m quite pleased with the announcement.

There’s not much I can do about the previous three years. All I can say is that it’s resolved so let move on.”

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Life in the Past Lane…

Sowing the seeds of change Much has been written, spoken, and generally opined about Hudson’s Strategic Plan - some expressing support for its investment into arts and culture as a bankable commodity upon which the town can potentially build, while others focusing on the flaws and predicting its imminent failure.

Growth, by nature, is organic and – like most things organic – needs the proper conditions in which to thrive. Prosperity will not happen in a vacuum but needs to germinate and establish roots before ultimately blooming.

If the conditions were cooperative, a predictable crop yielding a reliable harvest would be in order. But, with the ground stripped of necessary nutrients, the crops that were planted in the past no longer bear fruit.

The Strategic Plan may forge a new and untested path but, as per its very namesake, it’s a plan. And when well supported and tended to in their inception, plans are as open to viable growth as any other crop. Supervision in the form of weeding, pruning, and necessary life-sustaining infusions of funding (and optimism) are in order.

Very few guarantees are offered in life without a healthy investment of sweat equity and while sowing an untested crop is risky, not even planting the seed in the first place will guarantee the outcome at harvest.

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Eleven years ago, world-class cycling event Tour du Grand Montréal World Cup of Women’s cycling was held on the streets of Rigaud. The town’s Recreation Director Chantal Lemieux is shown here explaining the third leg of the circuit onlookers and organizers, including then-Mayor Réal Brazeau and event president Daniel Manibal. Inaugurated in 2002 with Olympian Clara Hughes placing third, the annual event lasted only eight years with organizers citing difficulties with sponsorship and scheduling. The 2005 event was won by Australian cyclist Oenone Wood.

Dear Editor: editor@yourlocaljournal.ca Dear Editor, Contrary to what some might think you don’t have to be in cahoots with Hudson city administration to like their strategic plan - nor do you have to be a scathing, sarcastic and vitriolic critic to dislike it. You just need to be a citizen with an opinion - that is the point of a public consultation.

However, this is not what we got May 12th. We got a lovely presentation filled with an even lovelier wish list. Very concerning is that there was little discussion of the huge population growth and development that the administration is counting on to fund these big dreams (and the developers that must be lining up to get started).

There was a small opportunity to ask questions (with considerable pressure not to from the animator). So what happened to our public consultation?

Don’t tell me that the poorly advertised, poorly attended meeting held months before anyone heard the words “strategic plan” was supposed to be it. I have asked repeatedly over the last several months at council meetings if there would be a public consultation before this plan was implemented and was several times assured that yes, there would be. So don’t tell me that that initial meeting was supposed to be our consultation.

It was not advertised as such at the time, nor had it been referred to as when I was repeatedly asking when the consultation would occur. Am I against everything in the strategic plan? No I am not.

But I do have many concerns as do many of my fellow citizens.

Furthermore, there is an ethics complaint currently hanging over our administration. I had asked (and was turned down) that this plan be delayed until this case was over.

I have serious concerns and I urge everyone to take the time to read this complaint to be informed as well.

So I urge my fellow Hudsonites – whether you like the strategic plan or not – inform yourselves, ask questions, and push for a real public consultation.

I do want Hudson to thrive, grow, and prosper.

But it should be formed on the input of a majority of what the population wants – and we should have the opportunity to express this.

There was no democracy served here on May 12th.

Eva McCartney Hudson

Dear Editor, When I read that the City of St. Lazare, “found a solution to the leaf collection problem” by charging us $25 for pickups, I can’t help but slap my forehead with an open palm! Are you kidding me!? Do soundminded people actually think the city did something good here? Hell no.

To charge people $25 to pick up bags of leaves in a suburb like ours that is covered in trees; trees that we are not allowed to cut down, is absurd!

I shouldn’t have to pay to get my bags picked up.

I already pay over $3300 a year for municipal taxes!

And yet, for that large sum of money, I don’t get many services to warrant it. Providing leaf pickup services ensures that citizens continue to make an effort to keep their homes and surroundings looking proper.

Do you think letting the equivalent of 60-70-80 bags of leaves and pine needles just “decompose” all over your property a good thing? That doesn’t decompose. It just piles up, it scatters and blows around… it looks terrible.

And, a word to the wise at city council who try to spin this by stating that, “only a small percentage of the population used the collection service” - Bullcrap! Have you driven around Saddlebrook, Cedarbrook, Du Sanctuaire, Forest Hill, Maple Ridge, etc. lately?

Just about everyone has a need of leaf collecting. Not everyone lives with a forest near them where they can simply throw their ‘garden wastes’ out of sight. And to those of you with very few trees (wonder how that happened? Chainsaw? Lightning maybe?) then good for you. So you have it easy in the fall.

Just so you know; I don’t think you should pay extra fees because you use more city services than me.

Yet people who agree with this $25 collection fee are misguided or hypocrites.

Here are a few examples why: I don’t go to the library. Then why should I pay for it through my taxes? I don’t get city sewer services in Saddlebrook, so then why does part of my taxes go towards that?

I don’t use the community center, so then why are part of my taxes going towards that as well? I don’t use school gyms after hours for activities, so why are part of my taxes used to fund activities that do use them? I didn’t need the city to purchase Dune Lake, I don’t use it. However I understand why it’s done.

I’m not complaining that I’m paying for things I don’t use. That’s what community taxes are for.

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Hudson

Continued from page 1 “There are no favourable winds when you don’t know where you’re going... this is the meaning of having a mission statement for a town or anywhere,” said Director General Jean-Pierre Roy. Since receiving citizen input in September 2015, the town has put a preliminary mission statement into action, Roy said. “We are working on 400 mémoires and many more goals and projects but officially 260 of them are set.”

Elke Steinweinder, who was hired by the town to lead the meeting, said the strategic plan, formally adopted in April, gives Hudson a vision as being, “the most enchanting and inviting village to visit in Canada... in a beautiful and accessible waterfront setting surrounded by nature.” The plan provides values for the city, “that actually guide your principles, guide the daily actions, as Monsieur Roy indicated,” Steinweinder said. “The values are integrity, respect, honesty, pride, responsibility, heritage and collaboration.”

Councillors are responsible for five different areas of the plan and during the meeting they invited attendees to volunteer for committees.

Natalie Best, responsible for Arts and Culture, invited citizens to explore ideas for an arts and cultural centre. “The end goal is to create a structure which would bring all arts groups together in a harmonious manner,” she said. “This centre would showcase local talent as well as workshops for further creations.

Eventually we would harness the energy of such a group and find ways to establish an Arts-Étude program.” Best said with the town’s transportation practically non-existent, “we will study ecological solutions to allow locals and tourists alike to travel within points of interest such as Finnegan’s to the Village Theatre, onward to Greenwood, to the Willow.

“The goal is to preserve this beautiful landscape and encourage better use of these assets,” said Deborah Woodhead, who’s leading the Nature Playground file. Goals include improving trails, incorporating bicycle paths and greater access to the waterfront. Woodhead suggested “underutilized” agricultural land be made available for young farmers to encourage the local organic farming movement and said a farm-to-table program might lead to an all-season greenhouse project. Land across from Thompson Park could potentially host a collaborative venture between entrepreneurs and the town, she said. “Natalie spoke of an Arts-Étude program, why not an agri-étude program, perhaps with Macdonald College? “ Ron Goldenberg called his infrastructure dossier the “foundation” of the strategic plan and said funding for other projects won’t happen until “critical infrastructure funding is satisfied,” noting councillors have a meeting ‘with our Ottawa representative, Peter Schiefke, on May 24 to go over all the funding opportunities.” Goldenberg said since infrastructure plans are “close to the execution stage”, he needed “one or two” people for a committee concentrating on three areas — roads, water and the sale of redundant town

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Elke Steinweinder (foreground) addresses citizens in attendance at the presentation of Hudson’s Strategic Plan as (left to right) Director General Jean-Pierre Roy, Councillor Natalie Best, Councillor Deborah Whitehead, Councillor Ron Goldenberg, Pro-Mayor Barbara Robinson and Councillor Nicole Durand look on.

assets.

“Like every home and business, towns need upgrading and enhancing every so often,” said Barbara Robinson, who’s responsible for the town’s beautification. She listed ideas for tackling problems such as empty stores and offices, unsightly yards, poor signage and parking issues, which make a difference in attracting new residents, including young families and new businesses.

Charged with balancing housing and seniors, Nicole Durand described a plan that would merge citizen growth and densification “allowing a balanced housing plan with a population growth that can easily be assimilated without taking away from Hudson’s character.”

The mix would include “available single homes, apartment buildings, senior residences, luxury homes, semi-detached and others to meet the requirements of all ages and different socio-economic profiles,” Durand said. In-house suites could provide affordable rent for students and income for homeowners, including seniors. “Why should lifetime residents of Hudson have to leave their community just because they need assisted living?” she added. “We have to encourage the design and construction of a care facility capable of housing and assisting our seniors’ requirements.”

“Who’s accountable for all this? The execution of the plan?” resident Bill Nash asked during question period.

Robinson, Roy and Durand answered Nash, with Robinson pointing out, “it is council that’s accountable but based on

residents’ input.” Nash replied, “I hear what you’re saying but in my experience if someone isn’t project managing this on a day-to-day basis we’re going to get into trouble.”

“I’m wondering how much these favourable winds are going to cost and where’s the money coming from,” asked another resident.

“Obviously we’re not going to commit to anything until we have the funds for it,” Goldenberg replied.

Lynda Clouette-Mackay, president of Hudson’s Music Festival, asked about her application for a contemporary art studio project that would provide space for Hudson’s arts community and cul-

tural organisations. “My question is, Madame Best, have you read the file?” said Clouette-Mackay, who said Best had never spoken to her or phoned her.

“Ms. Clouette is saying we’ve never met but we’ve sat at a table many times with other artists,” Best replied. “...I don’t want the meeting to end like this because you’re being given a false image of what’s been happening,” she added. “Unfortunately we have not been provided all the documents,” Best said, noting the town needs all of its groups in the arts “to be represented collaboratively, not confrontationally.”

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THE SOAPBOX CARMEN MARIE FABIO

Lowering our standards I’m flirting with the idea of buying a new car and, as with every other car I’ve ever bought, I’m flexible on make, colour, and model, but am adamant that any vehicle I’m going to spend money on, and time in, has to have air conditioning and a standard transmission.

So it came as a bit of a shock to hear a recent radio report that some driving schools were phasing out their standard transmission driving lessons due to a marked lack in demand from new drivers. The report went on to say that less than five per cent of all new cars sold in North America are standard and I’m thinking I’d better get my act, and my funds, together before stick shift transmissions become completely obsolete.

I guess I must’ve missed the revolution that took place over the last few years that rendered the standard shift transmission undesirable leading me to believe that people who prefer the monotony of automatic driving just don’t realize how much fun can be had with the alternative. Yeah, it can be tricky to learn but like most things that you have to work for in life, the end result is worth the learning curve.

Though I admit the fun that I derive by coaxing my car’s gutless engine to kick butt by accelerating while downshifting is a gentle reminder that I need to get out of my car a little more often, I’m more concerned with the idea that we, in general, continue to strive for whatever is ‘easy’ in life while denying, or negating, the benefits that come with sweat equity.

Kids no longer have to learn how to tie their shoes when, to the joy of parents and preschool educators everywhere, we now rear the Velcro generation. Cursive writing is taught only sporadically in schools as our keyboard culture has neutered the skill to unnecessary status. Should we really be touting an evolutionary trajectory that, at the end of the day, does little more than to collectively make us more stupid?

Current automotive engineering has levelled the playing field that used to see standard shift cars more fuel efficient and less costly to repair but I still maintain that it’s no excuse to stop actively engaging our brains for any task that requires a modicum of effort. As we usher in the concept of the ‘driverless car’ with proponents lauding the benefits of using the commute time to, instead of actually driving, answer emails and tend to documents and spreadsheets, I firmly draw the line.

My daily commute, replete with an interesting back road through farm country and a glove box full of CDs, is not up for trade-in for the chance of looking at a spread sheet on a computer screen.

In fact, maybe if we legislated mandatory standard transmission in all vehicles, thereby actively engaging drivers’ hands and feet leaving them unable to tend to secondary electronic devices, we’d actually make our streets and highways a safer place to be.

Revisited. This column originally ran November 14, 2013.

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Letters

Continued from page 4 Everyone chips in for the greater good of the community. Just like leaf collections every fall.

What’s next? Will the city start charging us extra fees in the spring to sweep away all the gravel and dirt that collected over winter? Will people who don’t pay that new fee have to sweep their own streets?

So, even if you don’t have trees or don’t pick up your leaves and your yard looks like an abandoned cowboy town saloon, everyone needs to contribute.

It’s a cost burdened by an entire community, just like for all the other services.

Mr. Mayor, enough of taking this citizen for an idiot.

I must say, I have never cared for, or looked forward to, a municipal election as much as the next one coming up.

I can’t wait to throw my support behind anyone who sends this administration packing.

Eric Holm St. Lazare Dear Editor, I would just like to commend Elianna Beckman on her letter to the editor (Your Local Journal, May12). The letter expressed exactly how I feel about this leaf collection situation. What will it take for the mayor to see how many residents he has pissed off over issues like this and finally just bring back the leaf collection service with the cost distributed amongst all residents the way all other services are and are meant to be.

Harry Midgley St. Lazare Dear Editor, I want to congratulate Elianna Beckman (Your Local Journal, May12) and her viewpoints on the changes going on in St. Lazare and Saddlebrook.

When she wrote about the bicycle path that runs through the hydro line towers, I am in total agreement. Ugh! It is the most horrendous ugly wasteland with absolutely no beauty, nature,

or greenery. I refuse to use it. I have lived here for 35 years and many other people I have spoken to feel the same way. All the birds have left; the blackberry bramble was mulched up with all the bushes along the servitude line for no reason. You do not hear the songbirds… Would the natural habitat interfere with the hydro pylons? There are no natural grasess left, only piles of sand and the bicycle path.

Did anyone do research into other nature paths, in Vermont, N.Y. State or Maine? The nature paths are left ‘natural’ with the abundance of wildflowers, wild berries, shrubbery, birds, butterflies, dragonflies, bunnies, and wild turkeys. When I go for my street walk and pass the hydro servitude there is not a bird in sight, there are no spring violas, nor will there be any wild Shasta daisies, Black-eyed-Susans, wild snapdragons, and the very important milkweed for the Monarch Butterflies.

There is nothing… Everything was mowed down. May I also make a comment when there are bicycle enthusiasts, they have nothing at all to do with nature, they ride their bikes in great speed and are only interested in timing and when they can get to their destination and how fast they can get there. They would never notice a wild rabbit, or a cardinal or oriole. It doesn’t matter though because there are none. There is a Velo race this weekend, and it runs all through streets in Saddlebrook, will it be using the bicycle path? No! I don’t know who planned and envisioned this bicycle path, but I think you may have to beautify it and spread wild flower seeds, grasses, and wild berry bushes for your citizens to use it. I am so very saddened by this area; it is not a proud moment for St. Lazare in the motto of a country and forest setting.

Someone at City Hall should admit to this big mistake and visit other areas for proper research and make changes to this area as quickly as possible.

Such a big loss for our once beautiful area.

Geordie Vincent William Saddlebrook St. Lazare

Uniform mystery

PHOTO COURTESY MICHAEL BURROWS

The Hudson War Memorial Library is asking for the public’s help in solving a mystery. Two World War II uniforms were dropped off at ‘Bunker’ thrift on Elm Street shop which were then donated to the library. One uniform is designated ‘Sherbrooke Fusiliers Regiment.’

Anyone with information is asked to call Pat Dodd at (450) 458-5529. The Hudson Historical Society would like to try and identify the soldier(s) and events surrounding their acquisition and history. For more photos, see our Facebook page.

Vaudreuil-Dorion will review using calcium chloride as dust suppressant John Jantak Your Local Journal Vaudreuil-Dorion Mayor Guy Pilon was asked to reconsider using calcium chloride as a dust suppressant on the city’s rural dirt roads after a petition was presented by a resident at the Monday evening council meeting, May 16.

Marie-Claude Dupuis, a teacher at Hudson’s Westwood Senior High School and a chemist, gave the 12-signature petition to Pilon after appealing to council to consider finding an alternative to spraying the dirt roads in the de la Seigneurie district that borders Hudson, Rigaud and St. Lazare.

Dupuis, along with resident Christian Bourgon, appealed to council and asked them to find a more eco-friendly solution, saying they were worried about possible contamination of their water wells and the environmental consequences of using calcium chloride.

“The city says it’s no big deal, but there’s no proof,” Dupuis told Your Local Journal. “I’m a chemist and I don’t want to drink this if it leaches into my surface well. Instead of putting a chemical to reduce dust, just put pure gravel on the road so that calcium chloride will not have to be applied.”

Pilon replied that the chemical

composition of the dust suppressant that was used to spray the roads eight years ago was different than it is now and the city doesn’t foresee any problems with the new mixture. He added that using large gravel isn’t practical because of the high volume of vehicles that travel along the dirt roads.

Other residents at the meeting said the dust that is kicked up by vehicles is a serious health and nuisance issue and asked to city to begin this year’s dust suppressant application as soon as possible. Pilon said the city sprays its dirt roads twice annually, midspring and mid-summer. “It’s impossible to live there unless you use some method of dust reduction,” said Pilon.

Dupuis presented the petition directly to Pilon along with alternatives that the city could use instead of calcium chloride. Pilon replied the city will review the suggestions and get back to Dupuis by Friday, May 20.

“We are going to look into her comments for sure,” said Pilon. “If there’s a more eco-friendly product available, we will use it but there will be a dust suppressant application that will be done on those streets. We will use a product that will have the least environmental impact,” said Pilon.

Fort McMurray fire victims Council also adopted a resolution

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Vaudreuil-Dorion Mayor Guy Pilon said the city will review whether it will continue to use calcium chloride as a dust suppressant in the de la Seigneurie district after resident Marie-Claude Dupuis presented a 12-signature petition asking council to consider using a more eco-friendly alternative.

to donate $5,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to help fire victims in Fort McMurray, Alberta. Raging forest fires the past two weeks have decimated the community forcing its 80,000 residents to evacuate.

Pilon said the donation is meant as a show of support for the beleaguered community’s residents who are undergoing very difficult circumstances.

In July 2013, the city donated $10,000 and sent a brigade of firemen and fire trucks for five days to the Eastern

Townships community of Lac-Mégantic to help with rescue and clean up efforts after oil tanker cars derailed and exploded, decimating the downtown core.

“It’s very sad,” said Pilon. “As a mayor and as a community, if something were to happen here we would appreciate receiving help from everywhere.

It’s about helping another community because you never know what can happen.”

Historic St. Mary’s Church in Hudson celebrates 150th Anniversary May 22 James Parry Your Local Journal

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All decked out in period costume from head to toe this week and all bought at Nova Boutique in Hudson, Wanda Bray (left) and Wilf & Bernice Hall are looking forward to welcoming others from far and wide at the 150th Anniversary of St. Mary’s Church in Como.

Built at a cost of less than $2,000 when parishioners showed up for services on horseback, horse and buggy, or on foot, Como’s historic little St. Mary’s Church celebrates its 150th Anniversary on Sunday, May 22.

And organizers are inviting the entire community, ideally wearing period clothing, to join in the festivities that will see, after the 10 a.m. Eucharistic service, a parade along Main Road to nearby St. Mary’s Hall for a very special reception including a catered light lunch and a collection of vintage photos and paintings on display for all to reminisce.

In recent weeks in preparation for the big day, the interior of the church has been painted and professionally cleaned. For the needed seating, the children’s play section at the back has been removed and replaced with

original pews. The vestry has also been converted into more seating to catch the overflow and extensive work has been done on the beautiful quarry stone building including a new paint colour for the wood and the reconstruction of the wall along Main Road.

Says co-organizer Wanda Bray, “On this very special occasion, there will not be an 11 a.m. service at St. James’ Anglican Church and we are expecting 150 parishioners from years’ past and present to be here for our service which will be conducted by The Anglican Bishop of Montreal, Mary

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At its unveiling outside the Town Hall this past Saturday, May 14, on Fair Trade Day, Pro-Mayor Barbara Robinson speaking on behalf of Mayor Ed Prévost, and all other five councillors present congratulated the community for its inclusive Fair Trade spirit.

“We should all be very proud,” she said.

Joining in the celebration was Vaudreuil-Soulanges Liberal MP, Peter Schiefke - there with his wife and young son - who stressed the “critical importance” of education on the issue of Fair Trade.

Said Schiefke, “Hudson has proven to be an exemplary role model, a pillar of positive change in a community, and increasing awareness through education makes us all better global citizens.”

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Two suspects broke into an under-construction apartment building on de la Rive-Boisée Sunday, May 15, at 12:10 a.m. tripping the alarm system in the process. Police arrived at the scene and after a brief search, found the duo on the 12th floor without their shoes on. The two men, a 28 and 29-year-old, told police they were there to relax and believed what they were doing was legal. The pair were arrested and charged with breaking and entering.

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An unlucky mishap occurred Thursday, May 12th of last week for some Roxboro homeowners who had their cars damaged when the driver of a minivan apparently nicked a parked car on 9th Street, lost control and hit three vehicles in two separate driveways. Const. Dan Maheu from Station 3 said five cars in total were involved and one of the vehicles ended up hitting a tree.

Interim control resolution in place for new hospital Last April 20, the council of the MRC Vaudreuil-Soulanges adopted an interim control resolution to limit the development of the area adjacent to the future Vaudreuil-Soulanges hospital. This resolution is effective for a period of 90 days to allow the MRC-VS readjust its regional planning function of this important new project.

During the summer, the MRC-VS will adopt a temporary regulation to guide the development of this sector as its new regional planning pending the adoption of the next development plan. In 2017, the population will be invited to a public consultation to consider citizens’ wishes.

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Summer gets started with Greenwood Terry O’Shaughnessy Special Contributor

At Hudson’s Greenwood Centre for Living History, tradition counts. And one of its most anticipated traditions is the concert that launches the busy summer season of events when the Greenwood Singers present their annual Songs for a Midsummer Night.

For many years now these accomplished local singers, under the direction of Judi Meade, have donated their time and talents to presenting a fundraising evening of song at St. Mary’s Church. Afterwards, the audience is invited across the road for a reception at Greenwood’s historic house which opens its doors for a welcoming glimpse after a long winter.

Greenwood officially opens for its summer season on Sunday, June 5 (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.) when Member of Parliament for Vaudreuil-Soulanges, Peter Schiefke, will do the honours.

Greenwood will specially hold its Annual Members’ Day also on June 5 for

this unique opportunity to chat with our new MP. On Saturday, June 11, StoryFest for Kids will take part in another ELAN Arts Alive! initiative in Hudson, highlighting children’s author Lydia Lukidis, as well as presenting other fun things to do. This will be held at Greenwood from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

(Tickets $5/person; $20/family).

The very next day on Sunday, June 12 Greenwood’s StoryFest will hold the first of its Pre-StoryFest events at St. Mary’s Parish Hall (273 Main Road, Hudson) at 2 p.m. with biographer and

photographer Karen Molson who has recently published her first novel The Company of Crows (Linda Leith Publishing). (Tickets: $10).

Throughout the summer until the end of August, Greenwood is open from Wednesday to Saturday from 10.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m., as well as every Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Drop by for fascinating tours of the historic home and garden, and stay for tea on the porch overlooking the Lake of Two Mountains. (Tickets $10 per person).

And that just gets the season started!

For reservations, or for more information on tickets for events, please call (450) 458-5396 or visit www.greenwood-centre-hudson.org

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PARRYWINKLE JAMES PARRY Well, what a royal kerfuffle it has been this past week! First of all in the media over in Jolly Olde England in the country’s PHOTO BY capital, London, MAURICE JEFFERIES with possible diplomatic repercussions in Beijing, China.

And no, we’re not talking about statements made by that pretentious, perfidious, problematical pretender to the Republican throne in the U.S., Donald Trump.

And then, the regal icing on the cake as it were, more recently right here in our little hamlet by the lake. When I was chastized and taken to task - and rightly so I may add - by three alert Your Local Journal readers and hoisted on my own petard over a cutline I wrote last week below a pic of two happy Hudsonites, George & Janet Ellerbeck, celebrating his milestone 80th birthday, outside Buckingham Palace reading YLJ for our Around the World feature. But first things first.

--------------BLAME IT ON THE BROLLY - In case you missed it on the news, apparently Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II - who was born on the same day as George albeit 10 years earlier - has come in for some flak after she was overheard by a BBC TV crew at ‘Buck House’ during a garden party there telling Scotland Yard’s Commander, Lucy D’Orsi, that the Chinese were “very rude” to the British Ambassador to China. This following a ‘preparatory meeting’ at which D’Orsi was present for a possible visit by Chinese officials that never came to be - for whatever reason - after the Chinese delegation walked out in a huff stating that the trip was off.

Ironically, had it not been raining at the time, the Queen’s comments would never have been overheard and duly reported. For while she was far from the microphones, Her Majesty

was sporting a plastic umbrella that according to news reports - acted as a kind of cone in a loudspeaker thus amplifying her voice to the attendant crew. Kaboom!

--------------I’M ALL WRONG JACK - And here in Hudson, I wrote that the Queen was in residence when the Ellerbeck’s photo was taken because the Union Jack flag was flying above the palace. Not so e-mailed Neil Blaikie who correctly pointed out, “This is not the case. The Royal Standard flies over Buckingham Palace when she is in residence, when she is not in residence the Union Jack, as shown in the picture, flies. This is the same of all Royal residences. Her Majesty is currently residing at Windsor Castle.”

And this from William E. Crowle.

“A very small correction. The Union Jack flown on a royal residence means that the Queen is not in residence.

When she is in residence or visiting the building, the Royal Standard is flown.

Thanks for your usual great newspaper.”

And one more from Susan Mercer, “…the Queen is only in residence when the Royal Standard is flying – a very different flag from the Union flag.”

Well, as a former Brit who emigrated to Canada way back in 1967, what can I possibly say guys but Mea culpa.

Sheesh, just thankful I’m able to pen this apology and still write my column without being carted off to the Tower of London and the Green there for a merciful beheading with the six obligatory ravens looking on!

--------------FARMER’S MARKET RETURNS Talking of green in a manner of speaking, the Hudson Farmer’s Market - raising funds for Hudson Legion Branch #115 - is back today, Thursday, May 19, for another season of showcasing local produce every week from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the parking lot at the corner of Main and Selkirk. See you there?

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Fly fishing for trout, Hudsonites Peter Stephenson and Alex Baumeister (fourth and fifth from left) had a blast with their fellow fishing buddies at the recent Cast and Blast at the Kenauk wilderness nature resort in Montebello.

--------------WHAT A BLAST - Meanwhile, fish rather than fresh fiddleheads was the raison d’être for the recent annual Cast and Blast weekend fundraiser for the Canadian Youth National Fly Fishing Team up at the Kenauk nature wilderness resort north of Montebello.

And while I have it on good authority that the actual fishing wasn’t all that great due to the cold weather and even the threat of snow, a jolly good time was had by one and all helping to support youth development including participating in the Canadian National Championships that this year are being held in Merritt, B.C. in October.

Shown in the photo above (centre) are Hudsonite Peter Stephenson - who loves the sport, is a seasoned veteran, and gives the youth encouragement to do their best in all their pursuits - with some of the juniors including (to his right) fellow Hudsonite and team member, Alex Baumeister.

To his left is Colin Huff, a former youth team captain, who has now graduated to the big leagues and will be representing Canada at the World Championships being held in Vail, Colorado, this September.

Says Hudsonite Tim Bezanson, who has been involved in organizing the Cast and Blast weekend at the Kenauk for 20 years, “It’s incredibly satisfying to see the youth develop and to be able to help them out in all their activities.”

And what can one possibly add to that? Except to admit I just can’t wait to go fishing for trout again this summer. Albeit not with a fly and certainly not in Pine Lake where the ducks and wild sedges and grasses are thriving.

But let’s not go there right now. For that’s another fishy tale entirely!

--------------A HEAVENLY KISS - And now to the skies above us. Quite by happenstance, bumped in to Pierre Tournay outside the Hudson War Memorial Library this past Saturday (May 14) to learn that it was in fact National Astronomy Day around our planet. Who would have ever thunk it?

“So what’s up?” I asked Pierre, a long-time amateur star and planetgazer here in Hudson and environs and a founding member of the selfdubbed Hudson Lunatics whose

members watch the heavens through their telescopes.

“Actually,” he told me, “it’s a real exciting time because the planets, Mars and Saturn, are moving closer and farther apart as they proceed with their respective oppositions and retrograde motions in proximity to the Moon through the next few months. In fact, it is a pretty grouping visible above Hudson just before midnight. Assuming, of course, that you have a clear Eastern horizon because Saturn and Mars rise rather late in the evening these days.”

My head was already spinning!

Added Pierre, “All three are in an arc that mimics the head of the Scorpio Constellation with its bright orange star, Antares. It is a beautiful kite arrangement and, although not visible to the eye, you have little Pluto to the left of Sagittarius in a small star group called The Spoon since it is found next to the Tea Pot, the nickname of Sagittarius.”

As an ‘in-depth investigative reporter’ and still intrigued, however, I asked Pierre to elaborate. “Look at them at weekly intervals,” he answered. “And over the next two to four months, they will both move about each other considerably as they show us their retrograde motion. You will be witnessing one of the hardest astronomy problems the ancient Greeks had to deal with. How do planets go back and forth knowing - at that time - the Earth was the centre of it all? It took Copernicus to nail it and solve it by putting the Sun in the centre” Crikey mick, I thought to myself.

How can I put this in terms that I can really relate to or even fully understand? And then Pierre answered as if reading my thoughts. “Each week at the same time, look from your garden to Saturn and Mars. Over many weeks, they will move closer and then farther away. Call this a bouquet of flowers arrangement and why not offer a celestial kiss to your beautiful Sunshine?

Now that’s romantic!”

That’s a true story dear readers. And thanks for the tip Pierre! Will follow through. For as Hamlet is reported to have said to Horatio, “There are more things in heaven and earth, than are dreamt of in your philosophy.”

And that’s a wrap!

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Festi-bières international du Suroît coming this summer Lauren Mitchell Special contributor

The town of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield will be holding its second Beer Fest event this June in support of the Défi-Loges project. This year, the festival will be extended for a total of four days from Thursday, June 16 to Sunday, June 19. The event will be held at the Parc Delpha-Sauvé and will include beer and wine tasting, performances by a number of musical artists and all-age activities.

“Last year went extraordinarily well, and I know this year will be even better,” said Jean Luc Pomerleau, General Director of the event.

Presented by the APDIS (Association des personnes ayant une déficience intellectuelle du Suroît), the Défi-Loges project involves plans to begin construction of an 8-unit building dedicated exclusively to people with mild intellectual disabilities and/ or a disorder of the autism spectrum (ASD).

“Last year was a big success, which told us that people wanted a festive event that was more varied than what they are used to,” said Salaberry-de-

Vallyefield Mayor Denis Lapointe.

“The cause, as to which we have gathered, is to further the realization of a large project for people who are intellectually challanged. We want to make it a reality for them that they can live an autonomous lifestyle”.

Those who want to experience all the festival has to offer can purchase a 4-day pass for $35. Otherwise, the cost of a ticket for the day for an adult is $10 and tax receipts for donations can be provided. For children aged 13 to 17, the cost is $7 and children younger than 12 will be granted free access. All of the funds collected during the festival will go directly to fund the DéfiLoges project.

The festival will begin Thursday, June 16 and will go from 4 p.m. to midnight. Le Bien Cuit d’Arnold, an equestrian event, presented by the Lions’ Club will be performing from 5:30 pm to 8:15 pm, in which tickets will cost $25. On Friday, June 17 and Saturday, June 18, the festival will run from noon to midnight and will wrap up Sunday, June 19 at 6 p.m.. Throughout the nights of each date of the festival, a total of 14 performances by different musicians and singers will take place

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Salaberry-de-Valleyfield Mayor Denis Lapointe discussed the success of last year’s Festi-Biere and hopes that this upcoming June 2016 festival will be able to raise even more funds for the Defi-Loges project.

on the grounds.

During the day time, there will be 19 beer breweries, three vineyard representatives, and three cider makers present at the festival. Participants also include natural honey, and port wine companies showcasing their products. Various types of food and

drink will be served also, and a number of food trucks will be present. For families, there will be activities for all ages that include inflatable games and a face painting station.

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Cast your mind back to the 1960s.

Assuming, of course, that you are of a certain age, can still remember it, and did not necessarily partake in an active role in all that was going on at the time.

Namely, manifestations of peace, love, war, protest, hippies, flower-power, sex, drugs, and rock ‘n roll. Indeed, some wags do say that if you remember the 60s, you were never even there!

Be that as it may, kicking off its 2016 Season Opener on May 25, Hudson Village Theatre promises to take you on a memorable journey back to the Psychedelic Era through the British Invasion, from Motown through to Woodstock, while sharing background and history about the original songs and artists saluting one of the most influential decades of our time.

Produced by Jim and Brenda Eagle, with musical direction by Peter de Sousa, titled the 60s Spotlight Show, and unquestionably a high-energy kickoff to HVT’s Games We Play season, it runs from May 25 through June 5. And according to Matthew Tiffin, HVT’s Artistic Director, “This show rocks.”

Says Tiffin, “Audiences have been telling me they want more music in our seasons and I’ve heard many requests for music from the 1960s. This fabulous show, produced by an Ontario/Las Vegas outfit, rocks all the major hits of the era, taking you back on a nostalgic,

trippy, peace and love voyage through the most vibrant, complex, and powerful decade of the 20th century.”

“Think,” he adds, “The Who, The Beatles, Diana Ross, The Dave Clarke Five, The Monkees, The Rolling Stones, Santana, and more. Showcasing multifaceted musicians Peter de Sousa, Tim Louis, Adam Bowman, David Rodenberg, Matt Segriff, and Brandon Sanders.”

Vocals are fronted by powerhouse singer, Cheryl Lescom, who has been part of the Canadian music scene for over 35 years and who started off in 1975 with several of her own bands before becoming a backup singer for Ronnie Hawkins and touring with Long John Baldry, Jeff Healey, Matt Minglewood and Dutch Mason, to name but a few.

And as the late, great Long John Baldry once said, “Cheryl Lescom has one of the best and biggest voices in Canada. I’ve had many great singers with me over the years and Cheryl is by far one of my favourites!”

So, if you are in the mood for a funfilled nostalgic blast from the past that this time around you are sure to remember - you might want to rediscover your bell bottoms, put a flower in your hair, and head on down to HVT for the 60s Spotlight Show. For more info, go to www.villagetheatre.ca and for reservations call the Box Office at (450) 458-5361 or contact hvtbox@ videotron.ca.

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DDO budding chef wins prestigious international scholarship in world of fine cuisine James Parry Your Local Journal

Recently returned from a threemonth stay in the ski resort village of Val Thorens in France, Dollard-DesOrmeaux resident 21-year-old Jonathan Prima is already planning his next trip away from home. Namely to Peru, California, and Singapore. But not for a vacation.

Rather, Prima, who went to École Secondaire Dorval/Jean XXIII in Dorval and graduated in 2012 from Vanier College in St. Laurent, will be further pursuing his dream of one day becoming a top chef in Quebec and opening his very own restaurant promoting local products and produce while developing a cooking culture that is truly reflective of the province. And he is certainly off to an incredible start.

While in France from February to April, he was serving an internship with the 2 Michelin Star winner Restaurant Jean Sulpice. And upon his departure, he was one of only five to be awarded a prestigious Grands Chefs Relais & Château Scholarship - Bourse d’excellence de l’ITHQ - which will see him continuing his apprenticeship for the next three years at three distinguished restaurants of his own choosing around the world.

“The first I chose,” Prima told Your

Local Journal this week, “is the Restaurant at Meadowood in California because their style of cooking is really pure and they have a respect for the produce that I would like to participate in. They also have their own garden in which they produce vegetables and this I find really interesting.”

The second is the Restaurant Centrale in Lima, Peru, because he says, “I want to learn Latin American cooking and culture and for me Peru is the best place for my objective because there is a big food culture developing there.

I also chose this restaurant because they go foraging and they are pushing forward the Peruvian food culture by putting forward local products that are at their best which I am very interested in doing here in Quebec.”

As for the third, Prima opts for the Restaurant St. Pierre in Singapore.

Mainly, he explains, because he absolutely wants to go to Asia to learn about the culture and food there.

“They have an incredible knowledge of how flavours work together and how to balance them. I also want to learn more about fish since Singapore has a lot of different types and different ways to cook them.”

Adds Prima, “It is an incredible opportunity for me that can only help me in achieving my goal of being at the helm of my own kitchen in Quebec five

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Cooking up a storm in the kitchen during his recent internship in France, Jonathan Prima (right) looks forward to the day when he will open his own restaurant in Quebec promoting local produce and culture.

years from now, developing my own style of cooking, and putting forward Quebec cuisine.”

As for his own personal favourite dish to prepare? “Wild mushroom risotto,” says Prima. “Because I love the earth-meaty taste of mushrooms and, for me, it is one of those foods that just makes you feel warm all over. I also love game because they have a taste that is really robust and unique.”

Apart from the scholarship, what

will he always remember about his recent internship in France? Laughs Prima, “I was working in the kitchen one day and a Canadian TV crew came in to interview the chef. I started to talk to them and one of them told me he was from Montreal. More precisely, Pointe-Claire. For me, it was really funny because out of all the places in Quebec he came from almost the same place as me which is incredible. It really is a small world!”

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THINGS TO SEE AND DO

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

HUDSON The Greenwood Singers present Songs for a Midsummer Night on Wednesday, May 25, at St. Mary’s Church, 261 Main Road, at 7:30 p.m. followed by a reception at the Greenwood Centre for Living History, 254 Main Road. Tickets $25 (includes reception).

Available at Hudson’s Boutique Pure Art, May’s Studio, by calling (450) 4585396 or at the door. www.greenwoodcentre-hudson.org.

Le Nichoir Wild Bird Conservation Centre is taking part in an initiative organized by the David Suzuki Foundation. The event, called the Nature Days, promotes the benefits of spending time outside and many organizations across the province are taking part with free activities. On Saturday, May 21, Le Nichoir will be offering activities for families from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2 to 4:30 p.m. The activity is free and will include a tour of the centre, a nature exploration tour in the Clarke Sydenham nature reserve with one of

our biologists, information about birds, the environment, nature and their conservation and a craft to feed birds. Reservations are required by contacting education@lenichoir.org or by phone at (450) 458-2809 (ask for Jo-Annie). More information about the activities and the event can be found at www.journeesdelanature.com. Le Nichoir is located at 637 Main Road.

KIRKLAND The Kirkland Library presents an exhibit of paintings by Sharon McNulty Branston from May 25 to June 7 at 17100 Hymus Boulevard. The vernissage will take place Sunday, May 29, from 2 to 4:30 p.m.

PINCOURT A fundraising garage sale for St. Patrick of the Island Parish Church, 278 Shamrock Street. Join us Saturday, May 21, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday, May 22, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

CASCA Vaudreuil-Dorion and CASCA Soulanges will be holding an adoption day Saturday, May 21, 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 Perennial Plant Sale will be held Saturday, May 21, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Church of St. John the Baptist, 233 Ste. Claire Avenue. Perennials, house plants, garden treasures. This is an indoors sale, so come rain or shine, Chorale Philomela Singers presents Chansons d’amour, under the direction of Margo Keenan, a pot-pourri of songs from across the ages that will reignite your love for spring, for the special people in your life and especially

for music. Great door prizes. Saturday, May 28, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Columba by the Lake Church, 11 Rodney Avenue, (Bus 203). Sunday, May 29 – 3 p.m., Union Church, 24 Maple, Ste. Anne de Bellevue (Buses 200 & 211) Tickets $18 - Seniors/students $10 Info (514) 6970015 or marianphenix@hotmail.com.

FURTHER AFIELD Vankleek Hill Village celebrates arts, crafts, music, dance, food and fun with the return of the Vankleek Hill May Show Festival, Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22. Main Street will be closed to traffic to host dozens of crafters, artists, food and fun booths – as well as our performance stage. Three visual arts shows will feature works from regional artists and an outdoor craft fair will offer everything from hats to jewellery to soap and wood carving. A wide selection of specialty foods and a centre performance stage showcasing music and dance, from rock to Celtic to blues.

Check out www.vankleekhill.ca/events or call (613) 678-5086.

Win-win for books YLJ Around the world and baskets

PHOTO COURTESY ANDREA SMITH

Hudson resident Andrea Smith (right) runs the “itty bitty operation” known as Secondhand Stories where she saves books from the trash/recycling and gives them a chance to be appreciated once more.

With a donated shelf at Que des Bonnes Choses on Main Road, the space is filled with books which might otherwise be in landfills. Owners Heidi Niderost and Gwen Giberson (first and second from left) decided to take half the profits and donate them back to the community. Last week, they presented a cheque to Hudson Fire Department member Dawn Croydon (third from left) for their Christmas basket initiative. The idea that great and amazing books - which would have otherwise been tossed - are instead being sold locally in order to benefit residents in need is a win-win. The book sales have so far raised $326 for the HFD.

A celebration of the arts... for everyone

During Trash ‘n TreasuUe come to a Musical Sale 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Review 76 Main Street East, Vankleek Hill.

CD’s, vinyl records, sheet music, music books, movies, instruments, music stands, audio equipment & all things musical!

All proceeds to the Vankleek Hill Music Festival!

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Thank you to our Generous Sponsors Thank you to Champlain Township

Saturday and Sunday, May 21 and 22 10 am – 4 pm •Arbor Gallery, 3 Owls Studio, The Review • Artisans, crafters, culinary artisits • Outdoors along Main Street • Food-Food-Food!

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Area residents Sean Murray, John Murray, Sandra Giguère, and Trevor Smith take a break with Your Local Journal at the foot of Mooney Falls in the Grand Canyon two weeks ago.

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For more information www.vankleekhill.ca In case of rain, bring an umbrella and visit sales around town

Graduation

You’re a graduate, now what?

Amanda Shore Special contributor

Congratulations, you’ve made it through. You’re a graduate. Now what do you do?

Of course where you’re graduating from - elementary school, high school, CEGEP, university - will help determine some of the choices ahead of you. Graduating signifies opportunity.

It may be an opportunity to gain employment, try something new, or get a fresh start.

Graduating is a huge accomplishment. According to Statistics Canada, only 85 per cent of Canadians graduate high school and only 64.1 per cent of adults attain a post-secondary degree. That rolled up piece of paper you get handed during the ceremony represents years of hard work and dedication. Not everyone graduates, so don’t downplay the significance of this achievement - it’s a monumental occasion.

However, once the excitement dies down, you may experience what is known as “post-graduation blues.”

Ronald E. Riggio, a psychologist writing for Psychology Today, says that

post-graduation blues come from the suddenness of all your plans coming to fruition and not having any more goals to work towards. Graduating signifies that you’ve accomplished your goal. In pursuing this goal, it’s common for people to forget to plan for the next goal. This can lead to a feeling of “emptiness.” That’s why it’s important to take time to reflect.

Ask yourself how you feel about your time as a student. Did you find it hard to get to the point of graduating?

Was it a struggle to motivate yourself?

Or was it easy? Were you bored? Did you count down the days until you graduated or did you look on this day with fear, afraid you’d never make it?

The answers to these questions can help you make decisions about what you want to do next. If your studies bored you, then maybe you should try something different or more challenging. If you found it hard to motivate yourself, then maybe you need to find a program of study or career that excites you. If you found your courses difficult, consider why they were difficult and whether despite their difficulty you’re glad you took them.

Setting a new goal to work towards

is important, but you don’t have to go it alone. Get advice from family and friends, talk with them about your experiences. Visit an employment centre to see what options are available to you. Browse some job listings and see if there’s anything that interests you. If you need money, try securing a summer job. If you need to decide on a career path, visit some professionals

in the field to find out what their jobs are like.

Remember, you graduated. You’ve achieved something huge. This accomplishment means you have the willpower and determination to succeed. Consider this as you make your plans for the future. What you want is out there and now is your chance to go for it.

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Legion News Tuesday night $3 hamburgers have been really popular so far and more are planned throughout the summer season, rain or shine. Thanks to Cody Gilmore, Jim Markham, and their team for last Friday’s BBQ. The next BBQ is planned for Friday, May 27, and the menu is chicken breast.

Please reserve as soon as possible at (450) 458-4882. We are still looking for volunteers to cook this summer

on Friday nights. The sign up list is posted in the bar.

A group of Hudson Legionnaires headed up by Bruce Munro have worked very hard over the past number of days collecting necessities for the fire victims of Fort McMurray. Over a ton of supplies was collected at eight various legions in and around Montreal plus other places including Brunet Pharmacy here in

Hudson, the St. Lazare Girl Guides, Leahy Orchards of Franklin Centre, and the Lafleur Golf Club of Kahnawake.

Last Saturday it was all sorted and boxed. Special thanks goes out to Bruce Munro, Pam & Bill Sansom, George Young, Bob Hart, Micheline Boyer, Padre Carol Bateman, Rod Hodgson, Donna Clark, Donna Atwood, Chrissy Munro and others who help sort the donations. Bruce and Bill plan to head west sometime this week.

Lest we forget

PHOTO COURTESY JOAN HUGHES

Left to right: Bob Hart, Padre Carol Bateman, Micheline Boyer, Pam & Bill, Sansom, Coordinator Bruce Munro.

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The Country Homes Tour celebrates 60 years Katinka Rubin-Michaud Special Contributor

Sixty years ago the women of St. James’ Church launched what has become a great Hudson tradition – an opportunity to enjoy a lovely day in the country while visiting beautiful homes and gardens. Experience real Hudson hospitality and a delicious luncheon at St. James’ Church by the Lake of Two Mountains or at St. Mary’s church.

This event, the St. James’ Church primary fundraiser, also benefits many other charities.

Cool, calm, relaxing and beautiful… a very special home indeed Step inside this fresh, bright 2005 home and you will immediately sense its calm, cool, Zen-like spirit. The new owners purchased the house in 2015 and have created a serene and beautiful family home. The colours used are particularly interesting being predominantly soft, neutral shades reflective of nature, each with a distinct personality.

The colours – cool grays, light shades of blue, yellow, cream, sage, light mint and ivory -flow perfectly from room to room enhancing the calm feeling of the entire space.

The welcoming entrance and long gracious hallway are accented with fine wainscoting and elegant sconce lighting. Leading from the hallway are a spacious office, powder room and laundry.

Walk down the hallway to the fabulous kitchen which the owners renovated last year with interior designer Robin Dodds Hannah.

The existing dark wood cabinetry was painted most effectively in a very light sage tone giving it new life and style without having to replace. New appliances and a larger quartz island were installed with extra storage ingeniously added below the island. Cool bar seating and ultra modern lighting complete a stunning kitchen ideal for entertaining. A huge window looks through to the sunroom overlooking a private garden with mature trees. The kitchen opens to a comfortable family room. The ground floor also has a separate dining room accented with crown moldings and an open archway leading to a sitting area. Here, modern leather seating is

coupled with an 18th century pine armoire found at Finnegan’s Market and an antique pine farm scale makes a unique coffee table.

A curved staircase in elegant wide Birchwood leads to the second floor comprising three bedrooms, again all painted in soothing, fresh colours. The spacious master bedroom with large walk-in closet leads to a long, sun-filled meditation room. A spectacular newly-renovated en-suite bathroom with rain shower and Jacuzzi tub is fitted with double vanity in pure white quartz. The homeowners have successfully incorporated family heirloom furniture into this ultramodern décor, some pieces in the original wood, others given new life with a paint wash finish. There is a large guest room, and a lovely baby’s room accented whimsically with toys, colourful chalkboard and a table lamp created by Two Barn Owls featuring the two adored family dogs. A bathroom, again in soft neutral colours, adjoins the baby’s room.

There is a third floor where we find a large, bright yoga studio and recreation room.

Do not miss the basement, again accessed by a curved Birchwood staircase. Here we see an inviting and witty bar with bar stools, light fixture and brass foot rail all retrieved from the Château renovations and integrated with family mementoes to create a unique room.

This level has another guest bedroom and bathroom privately accessed from the garage and spacious workshop with storage area.

Complete the tour of this sunny, serene, beautiful home and you will understand why the homeowners say they never want to move!

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Westwood Senior High wins prestigious awards Steve Dubinsky Special contributor

We have a lot to celebrate as all of our music students went to Ottawa May 11 to compete in MusicFest Canada, which is a national competition that involves over 10,000 students from across Canada. Our Grade 9 Concert Band competed in the B200 category and won a Silver Standing, and our Senior Concert Band (Grades 10 and 11), competed in the B300 category and won a Gold Standing.

This is quite an achievement for us as a large percentage of our students change instruments when they begin Grade 9 Music. Our students do this because each student develops a musical identity with experience. By the time students reach Grade 9, their musical identity is radically different from the one they had in Grade 6. They are often better-suited to a different instrument than the one they started on because their musical identity grows with experience and performance opportunities.

Students who have not played an in-

PHOTO COURTESY STEVE DUBINSKY

The Westwood Senior High School music students won silver and gold at the MusicFest Canada competition held in Ottawa on May 11.

strument before Grade 9 can now begin playing as we start from the beginning and develop the skills in a linear sequence. By the time we play our Winter Concert in December, the students

have caught up to where their abilities would be if they remained on their original instrument.

Events such as competitions and concerts are very important to our stu-

dents’ development as it gives them a chance to experience success based on the work they do, and the opportunity to foster lasting relationships with likeminded people.

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Deep-rooted in your needs Ju l e s - P i e r r e Malartre Special contributor

When it comes to finding the right dentist, it’s reassuring to know that you can entrust your pearly whites to the care of professionals who know the importance of keeping up with leading-edge technology to ensure your dental health and protect your beautiful smile.

Local residents have been entrusting their dental health to Clinique dentaire familiale Saint-Lazare for over two decades.

Patients know that they can rely on Drs. Giasson and Marleau and their team, and their loyalty is reflected in the clinic’s extensive list of long-term patients that have never felt the need to see another dentist.

Dr. Gabrielle Marleau was welcomed warmly to the team last year. She brings her expertise in implantology to the team and the patients simply love her. “She is a great asset to the clinic, and I’m proud to have her working with me,” Dr. Giasson says.

“Patients say they love to come see us because of the clinic’s friendly atmosphere and approach,” says Dr. Giasson. “When it comes to treatment, we explain the options very well to our patients.”

Understanding and genuine interest in treating the patients right and making sure they know what options are available is proof of the level of care patients receive from Dr. Giasson and his team. “Our patients are surprised. Other dentists had not been as clear with them regarding treatment. Patients thank us for explaining their situation very clearly. They say that they finally understand what their situation and needs are.”

Comforting patients sitting in a den-

tist’s chair is as important as the actual treatment, which is why Clinique dentaire familiale Saint-Lazare is such a hit with its clients. “The main goal of the clinic is to put people at ease. What we want is a friendly relationship with our patients.”

Cutting-edge technology is also a staple of the clinic. Repairing a broken tooth has never been easier. The clinic is outfitted with the latest computerized dentistry technology including CEREC, a revolutionary technique that repairs a broken tooth using durable ceramic material in only one appointment. CEREC takes an optical impression of a broken tooth. The micromachining CAD/CAM system then manufactures the new tooth onsite. Patients can walk in with a broken tooth and leave with a freshly repaired new tooth all in one visit, as opposed to two visits under most situations. “In the past, we would have needed to take a impression of the tooth, have a stone-moulded model made, and send out to a lab to manufacture a replacement tooth. The patient would get a temporary crown put in, and he would have to come back two weeks later for his new tooth,” Dr. Giasson explains.

The clinic also offers a number of other cutting-edge services, including INVISALIGN, a revolutionary new clear aligner that − unlike classical braces − is not attached to your teeth. Its low profile is designed to be nearly invisible so that it won’t impede your smile or your enjoyment of life.

The clinic also uses digital radiography, which reduces patient exposure to x-ray radiation on top of being better able to find smaller problems before they become more invasive and costly problems.

Friendly service, a caring staff and the latest technology all combine to offer the

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Clinique dentaire familiale Saint-Lazare is located at 1807 chemin Sainte-Angélique in Saint-Lazare. You can visit its website at www.dentistest-lazare.ca or call the clinic directly at (450) 455-7455.

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

APPLE MAC SUPPORT since 1983 Variable Rates Initial Hour Free – Upgrades Troubleshooting Bootable Backups System Analysis & Advice terry@cloudbyteconsulting.com – www.cloudbyteconsulting.com 450-853-0534

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

Handyman/Contractor, reliable, 20 years experience. Plumbing, electrical, carpentry, cement work/repairs, decks. Structural experience. No job too big or too small.

Discounts for future contracts. Derek 514898-4392 (160526)

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

Lawn Maintenance business: Landscaping, sodding, flower beds, fences/decks (wood), grass cutting contracts, spring/ fall clean-up, trim hedges, bushes, trees.

Good rates. Call Herb 514-884-5959 (160602)

Kiln-dried kindling for sale. Half-cubic foot, 10 lbs. minimum per bag. $7 per bag. Mix of hard and soft wood. Free delivery on the island of Île Perrot. Delivery on Thursdays and Sundays. Help support teenage enterprise.

Contact ileperrotkindling@gmail.com Cedar for hedges from Ontario at good prices; delivery service and planting service available. 613-874-2961 (160623) Moving Sale: McLagan buffet, juvenile bedroom set with captain bed and desk, white with oak trim; sofa; cream wool rug; rose synthetic rug; armchair; wood desk; many framed prints; decorative articles; garden furniture and garden tools; other articles. 514-626-3405 (160526) 1 Oil Painting, Sugaring Off Scene, 36” Wide x 31” High, Best Offer, 450-458-7193 (160602)

125 - FOR RENT Bright 4½ for rent in Hudson, large bedroom, large kitchen, washer/dryer hookup, possibility of second room, private veranda, small backyard, parking, storage locker in the basement, pet friendly, unheated, July 1 or before, $750 per month.

514-772-0372 or 514-668-9718 (160526) 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 (160526)

House for rent on quiet cul-de-sac. 5 minutes to downtown Hudson, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, basement, garage, large private backyard, pet friendly, $950/ month, available June 1. 450-458-2814 (160519)

2 bedroom condo; fridge, stove, hydro and air conditioning all included. $850/month.

Close to Hudson. July 1 occupancy. 450-4587703 (160526) Rigaud, 7½ semi-detached, non-smoking home, 4 small bedrooms, $850/month. Heating, electricity not included. Quiet tenants. 1 parking space winter. No backyard. No large dogs. July 1 or later. Good credit and references required. 514-261-7043 (160526) Business opportunity. Sports store / Pro-shop available at the Complexe Sportif St-Lazare. Possibility of purchasing all existing equipment. Call 450-5101850 ext. 202 or email admin@csslsport.ca for more information (160526)

150 - SERVICES Masonry Services, Stonework on stairs, walkways & walls. Foundation repair & parging. Call Pat 450-458-7925 (160602) BOKOR RENOVATIONS. General and specialized contractor. In business since 1990. Kitchens, bathrooms, basements.

Painting and decorating. Windows and doors. Insured, bonded and RBQ licensed #8346-8199-29. Member of ACQ. Drazen 514-867-4192, www.bokorrenovation. com (160602) Piano Tuning, local Fine tuning $88. 514-206-0449 Mention Your Local Journal and receive a 5% discount (160519)

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PC/Laptop repair, sales and services.

Custom system builds. Software/hardware upgrades, virus - malware removal. Data recovery, network and internet troubleshooting. Pick-up or In-home service. Very competitive rates. Windows and other software tutorials.

HTTP://wolftech.ca service@wolftech.ca 514-923-5762 Local Experts in matters of Bankruptcy and Insolvency since 1994. First Consultation Free. Available Nights & Weekends. Solid reputation for Reliability, Honesty & Integrity in our field of Expertise. Blumer Lapointe Tull & Associes Syndics Inc. www.blumerlapointetull.com. 514 426 4994 Victor Landscaping – Pavé Uni – Mini Excavation – Sodding – General Landscaping – 514-458-7496 - victorlandscaping.net (160602) Registered Gun Smith. We buy and sell used guns. 514-453-5018 ¿Moving? All jobs. Reliable, reasonable, fully equipped. Local and Ontario, Maritimes, USA. 35 yrs experience. Call Bill or Ryan 514-457-2063.

Nanny/Babysitter Available – 54 year old empty nester available to babysit your children. Evenings/Weekends. Early Childhood Educator for 5 years. 514-569-1644 Paul’s Painting, small & large renovations. Call 514-900-5839 (160616) Handyman / for small jobs. Call John: 514623-5786 (160519) BRICKWORK, BRICK POINTING, CHIMNEYS, CEMENT WORK, UNISTONE, FLAGSTONE. For free estimate, call fully-licensed general contractor. In business since 1990.

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Member of ACQ. Drazen 514-867-4192, www.bokorrenovation.com (160602) Ivan’s Garbage Removal will remove renovation debris and junk from houses, sheds, garages, basements. Also old fences, decks and balconies. Available 7 days per week. Call: 514-804-8853 LIVE Romantic Music for your Wedding Party. Call Manfred “The Love Song Balladeer”. Lovingly augment your unforgettable occasion! Make it one-of-a-kind and unique! Add a “touch of class” to your memorable day with Manfred’s LIVE Romantic Music. 450-613-1949. Call now!

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

Vacuum Cleaner. Sales and repair of all brands, 40 years in service (Electrolux, Filter Queen, Kenmore, Samsung and Central Vac). Special on Hoover Central Vac w/standard kt at $399. Other brands available from $329 and up. Repair and service of all central vacuum systems. Parts and bags (all makes). Small appliance repair. Carpet cleaner rental available. NEW: Oreck Excel air purifiers $329. AspirateursHudson.com 67 McNaughten Hudson, Quebec 450-458-7488

Will run errands for you: Pick up groceries, prescriptions, dry cleaning, gifts; accompany you for appointments, trips, visit to family or friends; help you accomplish your tasks. 450-458-4984 Chantal (160519) Canadianna Landscaping “for ALL your landscaping needs”. Rock gardens, flagstone walks, patios, interlocking brickwork, foundation plantings, lawn maintenance. Enhance your curb appeal! For exceptional landscaping beyond compare, call M.G. OTTINGER of Canadianna Landscaping! 450-613-1949. Free estimates. Like us on FACEBOOK. (160519)

Handy person, quality first, inside, outside. Français, English, y un poco español.

The only way to know is to call Yves 514-7796618 - YOU WILL BE GLAD YOU DID! (160519) FOUNDATION WATERPROOFING Injection Classique, repairing foundation cracks and leaking basements since 1992.

Epoxy & Polyurethane Injection, Interior/ Exterior French Drain, Sump Pump Installations, Form Pin, Seam Leaks. 10 year transferable Guarantee. Call 514-421-7138 or visit us online at www.injectionclassique.com RBQ #5604-0975-01 (160623)

Moving Service, local, trailer rentals.

Call Colin: 514-850-9948 Cleaning School For: The inexperienced/experienced wishing to have 5-star references; full-time/part-time positions available.

Must have: Pride and ambition to be the best; students/retired, hard worker. 450-458-0251 (160526)

Spring clean-up, hedge and shrub trimming and planting, tree pruning and removal, stump grinding, gardening, yard clean-up and gutter cleaning. All exterior maintenance and general landscaping available. Sean 514-991-9674 (160519)

Gardening services available. Shrub trimming and planting, garden planning, preparing and planting. Weekly or bi-weekly garden maintenance. Sally 514-804-9674 (160519) Semi-retired carpenter looking for parttime work. Available for house repairs or yard maintenance. Call Gaston at 514-8672146. Gaston.routhier59@outlook.com (160519)

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AVIS DE DEMANDE DE CHANGEMENT DE NOM Prenez avis que Yevhen Andriiashevskyi, dont l’adresse du domicile est le 626, boulevard CardinalLéger, Pincourt, Québec J7W 6C8, présentera au Directeur de l’état civil une demande pour changer son nom en celui de Eugene Sheski et, en sa qualité de père, pour changer les noms de Jenny Andriiashevskyi et de Nina Andriiashevskyi en ceux de Jenny Sheski et de Nina Sheski.

In Memoriam

Mallette, Claudine (née Ménard) 1945-2016 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Claudine Ménard Mallette on May 12, 2016. She leaves to mourn her husband Donald, her daughter Claudia(Ralf Chrosciel), her five grandchildren Hannah, Cassandra, Scott, Mitchell and Elliott, her sisters, her mother-in-law, her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews as well as other family and friends.

Claudine had a love of learning, having taught for many years at Hudson High School , she continued this love by travelling these past few years, exploring new countries and learning new languages. Her love of life, laughter, and kindness to others, will be missed by all.

A funeral service will be held at a later date. Donations in her memory can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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150 - SERVICES Alexis Massage Therapy Clinic, 49 Carson, D.D.O. Certified and registered massage therapy since 1993. For deep tissue and sports therapy, athletic injury, back pain, shoulder pain, leg pain. Helpful for depression and stress. For information call or text 514-5594970(160519) Couture Le Mieux. Seamstresses without appointment. 2 locations in VaudreuilDorion: 1051 avenue St-Charles, corner chemin de l’Anse, one minute from Costco (450-218-6899) and 140 avenue St-Charles (450-218-6400). Alterations of wedding, bridesmaid and graduation dresses. Pants hem $10, alterations of all kind, clothing modifications, curtains, gazebo, tarps and pillows. Custom made curtains, valances and roman shades. Fabric sales as well as sewing supplies. All prices include taxes.

PUT YOUR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE IN OUR HANDS. Mowing, General Lawn Cleanup, Edging, Shrub Trimming and Removal, Lawn Fertilization. Tyler 514-2365377 (160526) The Right Cut Lawn Service is the right choice for your lawn care. Spring and fall clean-up, mowing, fertilizing and lawn repair. Gutter cleaning. Hudson/St-Lazare area. Free quotes. Call Patrick 514-9479143 (160616) Cleaning Lady. Sparkling cleaning with passion. Honest, hard worker. I go the extra step to treat your home with the utmost respect. Every two weeks. Please call after 6 p.m. References available. 514633-1661 (160526) Piano Tuning - Experienced local piano technician offering quality tunings and skillful repairs. Improve the sound and touch of your piano with hammer voicing and action regulation. Marc Lanthier 514770-7438 info@pianolanco.com A+ Lawn Mowing, starting at $35, Mulcher + Trimmer, Local Bilingual University Student, Deals for Neighbours, Leave message / Tonte de gazon A+, à partir de 35$, broyeuse + bordure, étudiant universitaire bilingue, offres pour les voisins, appel Nathan 514-773-1283 (160526) “MAN WITH A VAN” MOVING. Whole house.

Small moves, too! Quebec/Local/Ontario. Experienced/Equipped. Please leave a message 514-605-3868 MIKE THE MOVING MAN (160616) Cleaning ladies available, weekly, bi-weekly or occasionally. 20 years of experience with same clients. All have: attention to detail skills good work ethics motivated by perfection glowing references Call and leave message 450-458-0251 (160526)

175 - WANTED A Military Collector looking for medals, flags, swords, uniforms, documents, helmets, hats, all related war memorabilia WWI, WWII, Canadian/German or others.

Antiques, collectibles, aviation, nautical, coins, badges, maps, signs. Please contact Patrick 450-458-4319, patrick148@ca.inter. net, 2760A Côte St-Charles, St-Lazare, Reni Decors (160901)

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

ENERGY EFFICIENT Custom Built (2 years) BUNGALOW, ST. LAZARE. 1600sqft. Open House May 15, 2pm – 4pm.

3 large bedrooms PLUS den; 2.5 baths. 3 walk outs; half-acre private lot. Sunny all day. Off Montée St. Robert. DuProprio #648096: $307,000. 450-424-1588 (160519)

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

Looking for house to rent! 40 year old woman, tidy & clean (excellent references) with local business, is looking for a dog friendly house in Hudson or St. Lazare with fenced in yard. Preferably furnished. 438403-4022 (160526)

200 - CAREERS/EMPLOYMENT TAXI SAINT-LAZARE/HUDSON. Chauffeurs Demandés / Drivers Needed avec/ with experience. Temps Plein / Full-time ou fermeture de bar / bar closure. ***PAYER EN ARGENT CHAQUE JOUR***PAID CASH DAILY***. Appelez / Call: Claire: 450802-6222 / Daniel 450-921-2132 entre/ between 9h00 – 17h00 (160526) Furniture warehouse needs general labourers, apply in person, back of 501 Harwood Boulevard, Vaudreuil-Dorion. Ask for Jeff. Tuesday – Friday, between 10am – 12pm (160519)

Busy Pizzeria and Fast Food restaurant in Vaudreuil looking for an experienced Cook, Waitress and Drivers. Full-time and part-time positions available. Please send C.V.’s to nickinsogna@hotmail.com or pass

by George Le Roi Vaudreuil (160519) Club Sportif BodyTone requires a mature responsible front desk person for the morning shift. Must be bilingual, selfmotivated with some administration and marketing experience. Send your CV to admin@csslsport.ca (160526)

225 – FINANCIAL SERVICES Accounting services available. Does your company need accounting help? Selfemployed, small or medium-size businesses welcome. Call Accounting/Bookkeeping Manon Cholette. Bachelor in Commerce specializing in accounting. 20 years experience. New clients welcome. Call 514-2611344 (160602)

250 - REAL ESTATE SALE Office space 500 - 4000sq/ft. Perfect for any domain of health sciences. Mortgage facilitation, 2-level complex with elevator, assigned parking, A/C, handicapped access, 15 minutes from Vaudreuil Future Hospital. Open house Sundays 2pm-5pm. 301 Montée, du Comté, Les Coteaux 514-929-4477 (160526)

Church

Continued from page 7 By way of historical background, parishioner David Langlois explains that the foundation stone for St. Mary’s Church was laid by Bishop Fulford, first Bishop of Montreal, on May 27, 1866. Although the date on the stone was painted, not carved, and has long since faded away.

Says Langlois, “The land upon which the church is built was purchased by Isaac Gibb and R. W. Shepherd from John

275 – GARAGE /MOVING SALE Saturday, May 21, 8am – 3pm, 1295 Bellevue, Saint-Lazare. NordicTrack elliptical trainer, Sun Mountain golf bag, oak wall unit, used exterior double French doors with frame, dishes, and a variety of other items (160519)

Kia Sportage LX 2009 with Convenience Package, (4WD), manual, 136,000kms, very good condition, never accidented, new 4 season tires, towing hitch inc., asking $8,900 neg., 450-424-4308 2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL, Lease Take Over, 67,000 kms, Black, Leather package , 22 months remaining @$325/month. View on Leasebusters.com ID #140741. Call 514-2203398

MGB 1979. Hard top and Soft top. 4 new 209 Fairhaven, Hudson; Saturday, May tires in 2015. Previous owner from Texas.

21 and Sunday, May 22; 8:00am - 4:00pm. Price: 6,000$. Call: 450 458 2903 Tools, antique plow, decorative iron work, rototiller, snow blower, canoe, many decorative 1996 Honda Civic Si with multiple modifications: JDA B16A SIR II, cams, Exedy clutch, JDM items. Moving in sale. 450-458-7387 (160519)

325 - AUTOS FOR SALE Mercedes S550 – 2007 AMC Package.

White, panoramic roof. 144,000 km. Mint condition. $24,500. Call 514-216-9217.

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

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

Triumph TR6 1972, White, Very Good Condition, 77,000 miles. $7500 negotiable. Call 514-262-3320.

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

Chevrolet Malibu LS sedan 2013 top condition, 77,175 kms, OnStar feature, 2 sets of tires on rims with steel mags. $10,950. 450458-0527 BMW 550I 2007 Mint shape, New tires/ brakes all around, fresh maintenance. Second owner sale, 173,000kms. $9950. Fully equipped. View on Kijiji. Call 514-742-2779 2006 Mazda 5 GT, 5-speed manual, silver, 187,000kms, mostly highway driving, A/C, sunroof, good car, $2500. Call 514-212-2463

Hodgson in 1865 for the sum of $100.

And a subscription list of supporters for the church was created and, eventually, 61 named people contributed $1,826 for its construction. The largest donation of $525 came from R. W. Shepherd, with six members of the Gibb family donating another $470.”

The head carpenter was Louis Rouleau who had also built the now historic Como homes ‘Ellesmere’ for Gibb and ‘Blinkbonnie’ for the Cleghorn family.

The reading and litany desks, pulpit, altar, communion rails, and pews were made by Como resident John Ivison.

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

Mazda 3 2008, 4-door sedan, automatic transmission, Aurora Blue, fully equipped, lady driver, highway mileage, fog lights and winter tires on rims, new battery, new brakes all around, new shocks, $2600. 450-455-5249 2000 Mercedes E320 4-matic with 167,000 kms. Gold metallic with tan leather interior. Sunroof + AWD. New brakes, shocks, ball joints, master cylinder, computer and radiator in last 2 years. Some rust on fender. $1250. 450-458-2754 2003 Kia Rio, Automatic, Green, new all season tires, very clean, 121000kms, $2,500 2003 Kia Rio, Standard, Silver, very clean, 172000kms, $2,200 both 4door.

514-773-0394 2009 VW Rabbit, 2.5 litre, gas, 5-speed manual transmission, black, heated seats and mirrors, AC, power windows, locks, mirrors, sunroof and fog lights. 130,000 km. $9,600 Call 514-886-1008 2006 Mercedes CLS 500,Silver, never winter driven. 86,000 kms, very clean, $18,000 – negotiable. Call Ray: 514-668-9718.

2005 Toyota Echo, Blue, 4-door, manual, new brakes, winter and summer tires with rims, 191,000kms, $1300. 450-458-4628.

2007 Volkswagen Jetta, Dark Blue, 4-door, manual, new brakes, winter and summer tires with rims, 175,000kms, $5700. 450-458-4628

Unfortunately, however, the pulpit, subsequently moved to the Parish Hall, was destroyed in the disastrous fire that completely gutted the building in February 1988.

Says Bray, “As we celebrate the past 150 years of faith together, we are extremely proud of our forefathers and look forward to welcoming new friends and families into our house of worship.

And we are hoping that people will come either in period dress reflective of a century and a half ago, or of any era since.

After all, one has 150 years of fashion to choose from.”

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visit to Littner Baker in Hudson will not only dispel any fear you might have about going to the dentist, but it will also make you see why Drs. Littner and Baker have been the family dentists of choice in the area for over four decades. “It’s come to the point where we are now seeing the great-grand children of some of the patients,” Dr. Littner says with a laugh.

Oral health means more than just having an attractive smile. You and your children deserve dentistry professionals who feel a profound commitment to the well-being of their community and patients. Littner and Baker pride themselves on putting the patients first. “It’s a family practice.

The most important thing we do is to address the needs of the patients, and not the needs of the dentist,” Dr. Littner says.

Littner and Baker focus on understanding their patients’ needs. Their friendly staff will take care of you in a relaxed atmosphere where you will feel at ease and without being rushed through your treatment. “It’s not about the speed of things, it’s about doing it properly,” Dr. Littner adds. “There are lots of people who can do things faster than we can, but speed is not our criterion. Our criterion is quality.” Time efficiency is not a factor at Littner Baker, where offering the proper health services is never compromised by packing too many patients into the daily schedule.

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Experience and the latest technologies and practices combine to offer patients the best cutting-edge treatments: four decades of experience, digital radiographs, lasers, computerized anaesthetics delivery technologies and friendly staff all contribute to offering the best dental services in the area.

Patients have been entrusting their dental care for decades to Littner and Baker for a reason. “There are just so many people who come here and who are comfortable and happy. They don’t feel any stress because of the atmosphere of the office. They all love the music we play. They like the machine I use that delivers anaesthetics so that they don’t even know about the needle,” Dr. Littner adds. “Patients refer other people here who were not comfortable at another clinic. We have customers who have been coming here for 30 years who say that we never hurt them, and that they never felt uncomfortable,” Dr. Littner says proudly.

Littner Baker welcomes new patients. They are available five days and three evenings a week to treat all your dental needs. They are also available seven days a week in case of an emergency. The clinic is located at 72 Main Road, Suite 1, in Hudson. You can reach Littner Baker by phone at (450) 458-5334, or by email at littnerbaker@ yahoo.ca. You can also visit the clinic’s website at www.littnerbaker.com to find out more information about the services it provides.

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Pawsitively purrfect Pets Do you speak dog?

Nicole Schmitt Special Contributor

How often do you feel that your dog is stubborn? Keep in mind, dogs don’t speak human - it’s our responsibility to teach them. Dogs are particularly adept at reading human body language from a very young age. Newer studies

have even shown that they look at human faces the way humans do and are the only non-human animal known to do so. We would do well to rely on that propensity for learning.

Teaching our dogs hand and body cues for behavior is far easier than teaching words. We are further hampered by the fact that we tend to think that our pets can understand complex thought patterns. We assume a dog’s level of understanding is on a par with our own. Often, that leads to complete misunderstanding. The human creates undesirable behavior unconsciously and may be one of the reasons we get the behavioral problems we see today.

However, we can learn to communicate with our dogs more effectively.

dog’s point of view, when things go upwards quickly it’s because that thing is fleeing, which means “chase!”

The act of small dogs being lifted up triggers an instinct in many dogs, moving them right into prey drive and exciting them into jumping on you to get at the small dog. In a situation where dogs are already aroused or exited, picking up a small, panicked dog could be enough to get you knocked over or possibly even bitten.

With practice and given time, you should find yourself able to understand your dog better and communicate in a more enriched and sophisticated way. This will benefit both you and your dog and will result in a stronger bond and understanding of each other’s needs.

Dogs find, for example, that direct eye contact, hugs, and leaning over their body intimidating. To a dog, this threatening gesture can lead to bites, especially to young children under five, who tend to cuddle everything.

Another common mistake owners of small dogs make is picking up and carrying a small dog. It is extremely understandable to want to pick up your small dog if a situation starts to escalate. It’s so innate in us, it’s nearly impossible to fight that instinct. We pick stuff up to protect it. But from a

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