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St. Lazare prepares to pitch $10 million idea… See story on page 3 Vol. 13 No. 42 November 19, 2015

Give peace a chance “Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.”

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Drumming up awareness for the non-profit 3rd Annual Concert for Peace - Concert pour la Paix that will showcase both local and internationally-renowned singers and musicians on stage at Hudson Village Theatre Saturday, November 28, are (left to right) HVT executive director Kalina Skulka, Jennifer Boire, Dave Devine, and Sonja Ball who, as co-producer, says, “Perhaps we need to channel any fear or hate and focus on the very real possibilities for peace.” (See story on page 12).

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While the Town of St. Lazare gets set to pitch a new $10 million Town Hall building project to its residents, news came in November 17 that a grant in the amount of $1,146,968 will be paid under the Taxe sur l’essence et de la contribution du Québec (TECQ) fund towards the project. “This is going to be a fully functioning town hall,” said St. Lazare Mayor

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Continued from page 2 “It’s not ideal for the employees but we’ll do what needs to be done,” said Grimaudo. The mayor said the final structure will be large enough to accommodate not only the municipal staff, but also the myriad community groups that are currently scattered in meeting places around the town, including the community centre and various church basements, some of which are not equipped with proper wheelchair access. The mayor said it’s difficult to estimate what any ensuing increase would be on residents’ tax bills but said in the long run, building a new town hall is fiscally more responsible than continuing to pay the existing rent to house the overflow of town employees in privately-owned locations. “We rent almost the whole building across the street for urbanism and infrastructure employees,” said Grimaudo of the $200, 000 spent annually on rental fees. “I’ve always been a firm believer in paying a mortgage as opposed to a rent.” Grimaudo said that necessary measures have been taken to ensure staff in the existing building is secure but that emergency exits are lacking for employees working in the basement. Further, he said the dearth of adequate space has curtailed the hiring of more city employees. The town hall proposal is the latest in a series of expenditures in St. Lazare within Grimaudo’s mandate including a $9 million investment in the water filtration plant over the last three years, a new Public Works building completed in 2013, almost $10 million in road repair costs, and a fire station scheduled to open in 2016 that came with a $5.2 million price tag. “I’m not denying that we’re spending a lot of money,” said Grimaudo. “Unfortunately, it (necessary work) was not done in the past and we’re doing it now. The last real infrastructure that needs to be done is the town hall.” A communiqué issued this week said

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The proposed structure, to be built on the same spot as the original building, will house all employees and will be built to modern environmental architectural standards.

the new town hall has been on the list of municipal projects since 2006 and is included in the 2015, 2016 and 2017 Three-Year Capital Expenditure Programme. An overview of the project will be presented to St. Lazare residents Saturday, November 21, at 10 a.m. at the St. Lazare Community Centre, 1301 rue du Bois. Individual tables representing different facets of the project, including recreation, infrastructure, and legal issues, manned by respective experts will be set up to address questions from the attendees. On Tuesday, November 24, a town registry will be held where those opposing the project can, as per the democratic process, sign their names to a list indicating their position. If over 500 citizens sign in opposition, coun-

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Schooled Justin Trudeau had barely been officially sworn in as Canada’s newest Prime Minister when his ambitious plan to bring 25,000 Syrian refugees to Canada began receiving criticism, second-thoughts, and perhaps most disconcerting of all, the perception of children fleeing Syrian refugees as a commodity. In a communiqué issued November 9 by the Lester B. Pearson school board in reaction to reports that over 700 Syrian children will be placed within French boards, the LBPSB begins by chastising the Quebec Government’s Law 101 requiring all new immigrants attend French language schools. It says the board can easily accommodate the children in one of its own schools given their declining enrollment. The tone of the letter then shifts from the students’ wellbeing to become a sales pitch for the LBPSB itself, touting graduation rate statistics and purported “excellent bilingual and immersion programs.” Let’s focus on getting Syrian families, and their children, settled safely into communities without bloodshed, violence, and a daily fear of losing their own lives or the life of a loved one. There will be plenty of time for the Syrian families to adjust to Quebec’s ongoing linguistic battles. Now is not the time to be playing the language card and certainly not the time to be capitalizing on a humanitarian crisis.

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Dear Editor: editor@yourlocaljournal.ca Dear Editor, I was would like to post a small letter of gratitude for the late Evan Thifault (son of Hudson’s IGA’s director) who passed away last October 2nd tragically in a car accident at the young age of 27. There are Angels amongst us! Evan Thifault came into my life five years ago when I took on the daunting task of restoring our 1914 house on 72 Cedar in Hudson. Evan walked into the house while it was resting on wooden stilts, since I just excavated 11 feet under the house to build a proper basement. He walked with total amazement and enthusiasm through the rooms, explaining how this house was built and what transformations it must have gone through by looking at the different materials and techniques used. He noted the rotten window sills that would need changing and that he would remake them in the same technique as they were done back in the day, but that he first would have to do some research to make sure. This was just an introduction to the world that he so loved, but there was more than that! Contrary to some unfortunate experiences one can have with contractors, this young man was sincere, honest, and most of all really good at what he did. He would work on a project and on it himself until it was the way it should be done (those were his requirements). Did I say that he always smiled? So when I asked him if he could build the missing doors for the kitchen cabinetry and match the wood, style and technique, he did it! When he saw that I struggled in planning and building a staircase into the newfound basement in a house where there was no provision for another staircase, he took his time and then he delivered and matched the new staircase to the 100-year-old existing staircase making every-

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thing look like as if it was always there. When I asked him why he was using so much wood under the staircase, he simply said “I want it to last for a hundred years or more and it will never squeak.” Evan, the staircase makes not a single noise since you built it! The most amazing thing happened when a local contractor walked out on me just one week before Christmas, before the mudroom structure was up. When I mentioned that to Evan, he was there the next morning making a drawing for me of what he would build and it was done a week later and he even put a metal roof on it. Evan, we thank you for everything and your craftsmanship and artistry will live on for many generations to come. You were an angel and I have proof. Michael Kachani and family, Hudson Dear Editor, I would like to thank all of you who attended the Celebration of Bill’s life on the 31st October at St. James Church. I am sure he would have been immensely pleased with the large turnout and the support shown to us both. I would also like to thank our daughters and our friends for all their affection, support and for giving me the strength to face the future. To both Dr. Richard Poole for his medical care, his enduring kindness and his sense of humour and to Eleanor Caruana, the priest of St James for her spiritual guidance and empathy, my sincere thanks. We are blessed to have NOVA and the Vaudreuil Soulanges Palliative Care Centre in this small town of ours. Continued on page 6

Vaudreuil-Dorion will have permanent re ghting staff as part of new collective agreement John Jantak Your Local Journal

The City of Vaudreuil-Dorion has signed a six-year collective agreement with its firefighters to maintain a contingent of at least six full-time staff 24 hours-a-day to ensure to all emergency calls are adequately answered.

result of the Montreal Metropolitan Community’s (MMC) Schéma emergency risk coverage requirement that requires a specific number of firefighters to always be on-site of a fire within 10 to 15 minutes after receiving a call. Under the previous arrangement with city’s 39 part-time firefighters, the city was able to call up one of its three

We decided to have permanent firefighters always available, especially during the 12-hour period on weekdays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. This is the time when we had some difficulty because the part-time staff have other jobs during the day.

available to respond to an emergency situation, especially during weekdays between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. instead of having to call up separate contingents of part-time firefighters who have other daytime jobs. “We had a lot of difficulty to obtain the right number during the day on weekdays,” Pilon told Your Local Journal. “It’s easier have a rapid response during the evening, at night and on weekends because the firefighters are

at home. We’ve never had a problem during these time periods. “This is why we decided to have permanent firefighters always available, especially during the 12-hour period on weekdays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.,” Pilon added “This is the time when we had some difficulty because the part-time staff have other jobs during the day.” Continued on page 9

- Vaudrueil-Dorion Mayor Guy Pilon The announcement was made by the city’s Executive Director Martin Houde during the Monday evening council meeting, November 16. The agreement was signed by representatives from the city’s fire department and municipal administration at city hall Wednesday, November 18. Pilon said that new agreement is the

groups of 13 part-time firefighters to respond to an emergency call. Pilon said that a major drawback was that in a worst-case scenario, all three groups of firefighters could have been called in unknowingly to respond to a false alarm. The new protocol will ensure that the permanent staff will always be

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Mayor Guy Pilon’s 10th year as mayor of Vaudrueil-Dorion was recently celebrated by the Town Council and executive committee in a ceremony October 28.

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Freezer burn

hile recently cleaning out the great big chest freezer, affectionately dubbed ‘The Sopranos Model’ for its large storage capacity, I happened upon two cups of frozen buttermilk left over from some previous cooking experiment. I hate to shoot anything out and knowing nobody in the house would drink buttermilk, I froze it for future use. This container was sitting conspiratorially adjacent to two plastic tubs of frozen cooked pumpkin, leftover from the Halloween purchase that never got carved into a jack-’o-lantern. The equation led to a poorly judged decision to somehow combine the two in trying to make pumpkin cheese bread last Saturday evening. Like most bad decisions, especially those made with judgement clouded by white wine, it seemed like a good idea at the time. The freezer holds a number of ingredients sitting in limbo as I try and determine their eventual fate. I don’t think of it as being cheap, but a necessity when it comes to feeding boys. Stale bread heels can be made into amazing croutons with the addition of a little olive oil, garlic, black pepper and grated Parmesan. Barbecue chicken carcasses get tossed into a large pot with leftover veggies for soup. Even leftover dips and salad dressings can be used in quiches. But of course, like most things in life, there are limits. I remember a doctor friend once lamenting how some of her patients were taking advantage of the ‘full body scans’ offered in the United States. “If you go looking for stuff, you’ll find it,” she warned, describing how the human body is filled with perfectly normal cysts and bumps that can cause the owner unfounded worry once discovered. Apparently, the medical term for these patients is VOMITs, or victims of medical information technology. The same can be said of the internet. If you go looking for a recipe of virtually any ingredient combination, you’ll likely find it and googling buttermilk pumpkin herbed cheese-bread on a white wine infused Saturday night resulted in a hit that looked perfectly legit. “I’m sure it’ll work,” I reasoned. “It’s on the internet.” Though I always tell my kids it’s okay to question things if something doesn’t seem right, I ignored my own advice and blithely followed the recipe to a T, even doubling it to use up all the ingredients I’d pulled from their frozen purgatory. I didn’t even blink at the enormous amount of oregano the recipe called for and in my judgementally compromised state, upped the cheese quotient. A number of mistakes were made that evening but probably the biggest one was starting the project just before midnight and falling asleep on the couch while the loaves was baking. They didn’t burn but they certainly weren’t a success either. The crust rose leaving a densely packed inedible layer beneath an air-bubble that had materialized within the loaf. “Looks like a geode,” my husband commented the next morning. My attempt at saving about $1.50 worth of buttermilk had cost me four eggs, six cups of flour, a chunk of good cheese and a large portion of my dignity. “Pumpkin and cheese?” asked my middle son. “What were you thinking?” The whole non-salvageable mess ended up in the garbage as I refused to even inflict it on the neighbourhood birds. Good judgement comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgement.

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Continued from page 4 In appreciation of these nurses and for the gentle compassionate care shown to us both. I would be grateful if donations could be made in Bill’s name to either of these wonderful organizations. Audrey Chisholm Hudson Dear Editor, Last week 1200 huge yellow daffodils were planted on the back lawn of the Town of Hudson’s History Garden on Main Road, thanks to Hudson Greenhouse of St Lazare. The owner John Van Egmond has been an ongoing generous donor since the inception of the garden three years ago. We have to ask ourselves why does John Van Egmond donate bulbs to a

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garden in the Town of Hudson? Van Edmond doesn’t live in Hudson, nor does his business need the advertisement. Van Egmond runs a wholesale operation, not open to the public. Hudson has a unique layer of social fabric that includes folks who live in various municipalities in MRC Vaudreuil Soulanges, and yet, consider themselves Hudsonites. Their citizen status in Hudson is virtually a ‘state of mind’. Van Egmond is one of them. His gift of daffodils does not stem from an obligation; his giving is of the purest form. It is a good will offering, independent of personal gains aimed at community building. Bedded into the mass of huge yellow daffodils at The History Garden is not only good will but also hope. Hope of spring blooms, sunshine, green grass and a better tomorrow. Elaine Steinberg Curator of The History Garden

New seniors’ co-op and major residential project planned for Pincourt John Jantak Your Local Journal

The Town of Pincourt will proceed with two new developments, a senior citizens’ housing cooperative and a new residential project at Pointe aux Renards, as announced by Mayor Yvan Cardinal at the town’s November 10 council meeting. Construction of the 80-unit seniors’ co-op will begin in early 2016 and is scheduled to be completed by 2017. Town Manager Michel Perrier told Your Local Journal that the co-op will help to address the increasing need for suitable accommodations for the region’s aging population. Despite the new co-op, the project still falls short of demand for new senior units. Perrier said the town currently has a waiting list of 200 people looking for suitable accommodations. The residential project will feature about 50 new single-family homes that will be built by development company Groupe Voyer. The land, which was owned by town, was recently sold to Groupe Voyer contingent on the company doing the preliminary work to remove the top soil before construction begins. Concerns were raised by some residents about two years earlier that

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An 80-unit senior citizens’ housing co-op and a 50-unit, single-family housing project are planned for Pointe aux Renards in 2016. The announcement was made by Mayor Yvan Cardinal at the town’s council meeting on November 10.

The two projects come on the heels of a new residential development that is currently being built on the corner of 5th Avenue and Pincourt Boulevard adjacent to the arena building that will house the town’s new sports complex

It’ll be a nice new project that will complete our development requirements for this specific zone. - Pincourt Town Manager Michel Perrier Pointe aux Renards was an unsuitable location for any type of residential development because of possible ground contamination. The site had been previously used by the town to dump snow from its wintertime street clearing operations. Perrier said exhaustive deep soil analysis tests were conducted within the area which determined that there is no heavy contamination of any type aside from top-layer residue left over from previous snow melts. “We’re not talking about any type of serious contamination that goes down 10 feet into the ground,” said Perrier. “It’s just the surface soil that will have to be removed. Once that is done, the town will begin construction of the required infrastructure. It’ll be a nice new project that will complete our development requirements for this specific zone.” HUDSON PAJAMA LADY - 2016 UPCOMING SHOWS Nov. 28th & 29th - Hudson Christmas Craft Fair

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Ringing in changes in Rigaud Jules-Pierre Malartre Special contributor

The Town of Rigaud hosted a cocktail party November 16 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the merger of the town of Rigaud and of the SainteMadeleine-de-Rigaud Parish. Mayor Hans Gruenwald Jr. took the podium at the crowded RobertLionel-Séguin library to say a few fond words of remembrance and to thank all elected officials and city employees past and present for their contribution to the town’s development over the past decades. Many of the town’s previous elected officials and luminaries, including previous mayors Jean-Guy Faubert and Réal Brazeau, were in attendance. “The merger of two entities always represents a major challenge, but today, we can say that this project was successful,” Gruenwald said. “We’ve come a long way over the past twenty years. Our town is being swept by a wind of change, and is always being propelled forward.” Gruenwald went on to say Rigaud was able to develop the economical potential and tourism appeal that made its reputation over the past 20 years. “This development will continue in 2016, I can guarantee it.” Gruenwald drew a round of applause

when he concluded his address stating, “Remember, Rigaud is where it’s happening.” General Director and Treasurer Chantal Lemieux also took the podium to briefly recount the highlights of the merger. Director of recreational and community services Véronique Cunche outlined the celebrations planned around the 20th anniversary of the town’s merger, starting with a Christmas concert featuring Salaberrryde-Valleyfield choir Le chœur des Gondoliers at the Sainte-Madeleinede-Rigaud Church December 5. A number of other concerts will be offered in cooperation with the SainteMadeleine-de-Rigaud Parish. Most of the concerts will be free of charge. Other key events of the celebrations include the return of a Winter Festival February 12-14. “A second festival in Rigaud. We hope that one day it will be as important as the Festival des Couleurs,” Cunche said. Attendees burst into applause when Cunche announced the development of the Rigaud River as an iceskating surface. The skating surface is planned to extend almost over a kilometer, from the public library to the Rigaud-De Cavagnal Bridge and possibly beyond. The full schedule of the celebra-

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tions is presented in the town’s new bulletin “Vivement chez nous” that is being distributed by regular mail to all residents this week. The schedule can also be viewed on the town’s website at www.ville.rigaud.qc.ca. The cocktail event also unveiled a collective artwork created by local artist Isabelle Miltiou Lauzon intended

to capture the essence of the town and its residents. Attendees were invited to collaborate to the artwork in progress by adding notes, images and personal touches to the artwork. Miltiou Lauzon will then complete the artwork that will be displayed in the upcoming new town hall to be finished in 2017.

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Île Bizard stabbing 26th homicide of 2015 A 32-year-old has been charged with Montreal’s 26th homicide of the year following an altercation that took place in Île Bizard November 14. Montreal police report two Pointe Claire men, both aged 25, arrived at a house on St. Maurice Street around 10:12 p.m. armed with a baseball bat. In the ensuing quarrel near the front door of the home, one of the two allegedly hit an individual with the bat. He reportedly retaliated with a knife and stabbed one of the assailants. Neighbours who heard the scuffle called 911. Police arriving at the scene found the victim, later identified as George Berry, lying near the intersection of Saint Maurice and Du Pont Streets. The suspect, identified as Steve Barnes, was arrested on the balcony of the home. He was slightly wounded, suffering from head wounds and a cut to the hand. Barnes appeared in the Montreal Courthouse to face murder charges November 16. He’s been ordered detained until the next court date of December 8.

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Pilon stressed that residents were never at increased risk under the old protocol, that all calls were always answered promptly and the new agreement helps to streamline the response process which will improve the quality of service provided. “Under the old system, we never knew how many firefighters would respond and sometimes there would be too many,” said Pilon. “The big difference now is that there will always be enough staff on hand to answer calls without having too many or too few people responding.” The new arrangement will begin in January 2016. A special tribute was also held for

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Steve Barnes faces a charge of second degree murder in a stabbing incident November 14.

Pilon at city hall on November 11 to honour him for his 10 consecutive years of service as mayor. He conceded that while the city has grown substantially under his leadership, none of the changes that have been implemented would have been possible without the support of his municipal council, city administration and his constituents who first elected him in 2005. “We’ve improved the quality of life for our citizens and this is what I am most proud of,” said Pilon. “People are happier and they have more services, especially for our children and seniors. We’ve just won our fourth Fleurons du Québec award for our green initiatives and we have a safe and clean city. I’m very happy with my first 10 years and I hope to have another 10 years of service.”

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REQUEST FOR A MINOR DEROGATION FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING BY-LAW Lot 1 833 316 403 Main The Hudson Town Council, at a meeting to be held at the Community Centre, 394 Main Road on Monday, December 7th, 2015 at 7:30 P.M., will rule on a request for a minor derogation for an immovable located at 403 Main Road and known as lot 1 833 316 of the Quebec Cadastre, for the following purposes: - to authorize that the distance of the heat pumps from the main building be greater than the 2 meters as established in Article 525 of the Town of Hudson’s Zoning ByLaw No 526, to be located at 7.59 meters from the main building. as shown on plan A 1615-3, minute 18 583, dated November 6th, 2015, prepared by Clément Arseneault, a.g. Any interested person may be heard before the Town Council members with regards to this request at the Council meeting of December 7th, 2015. Given at Hudson this November 17th, Two Thousand Fifteen Vincent Maranda Town Clerk

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hysically, I have been in Hudson this past week. Emotionally, together with my beautiful SunPHOTO BY shine and like MAURICE JEFFERIES countless Your Local Journal readers I’m sure, I have been 3,000 miles away in Paris, the City of Lights. A city synonymous with not only ‘joie de vivre’ but also ‘liberty, equality, fraternity.’ The catastrophic carnage on the part of bloody terrorists - what other word is there to describe them? - making front page headlines and sending shock waves throughout the civilized world. A city that I have visited only once. But one that Mireille knows like the back of her hand having been there on over 50 occasions reporting on major fashion shows and interviewing French celebrities for francophone radio, television, and magazines here in Quebec and Canada. What can one possibly say that hasn’t already been said over the past few days? All too easy to say that ‘We are Paris.’ That our hearts go out to the victims, their families and loved ones, even though they do. That all eyes here are now on our new Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, and the Liberal Party for their response to the atrocity, given their election promises regarding Canada’s participation in the war against ISIL and their pledge to welcome some 25,000 Syrian refugees by the end of the year. His promise of ‘sunny days’ ahead suddenly seems threatened by global storm clouds not of his making. And that’s putting it mildly. Meanwhile, let us give thanks that here in Hudson and surrounding region, we live in a very special and peaceful part of the world despite our problems - and let’s not go there right now - where it surely is starting to sound a lot like Christmas. When loving families and those living alone of all faiths and denominations will be coming together for church services, good food, gift giving, laughter, and joyous memories of holidays past in true community spirit!

--------------FABULOUS FESTIVAL WEEKEND - Something that will certainly be front and centre at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre on Friday, December 4, when for the first time in years, the traditional Lighting of the Lights complete with flickering candles, hot chocolate, and youngsters singing carols moves from in front of the Town Hall in a joint initiative on the part of the Hudson Merchants Association and the administration. Inside the centre, from 3 p.m. to 8.30 p.m., the annual Hudson Merchants Market will showcase local businesses with a plethora of great gift-giving items and stocking stuffers. And some new attractions this time around courtesy of the SDC. For example, an authentic festive Scottish bagpiper à la Holiday spirit, crazy and zany holiday games for the kids such as ‘Pin the Tail on our Mascot’ and more about that later. Also an Ugliest Sweater contest as well as a Family Movie screened for the youngsters so their parents can shop to their hearts’ delight, and face painting sponsored by Penny Petz. Then on Saturday, December 5, in what has become one of the most popular events at this time of year, Father Roland Demers of St. Thomas Church, will conduct the Blessing of the Pets in front of the Community Centre. The following day, Sunday, December 6, Hudson’s Santa Claus Parade will wend its way along Main Road from Côte St. Charles to Cameron beginning at 1 p.m. with the theme A Sci-Fi Christmas. Meanwhile, as for that SDC Hudson Christmas Merchant Mascot dressed by member Kel Deegan, well it is looking for a name. And if you would like to propose one, and perhaps win a prize in the process, then go to the association’s Facebook page SDC Hudson Village or email info@SDChudson.com. And please, no Rudolphs or Prancers or Dancers or whatever. After all, I really don’t think he, or she, is a reindeer! --------------WALKING TO BETHLEHEM - Still on the festive scene, there’s a truly magical and most moving theatrical experience coming once again to St. Lazare beginning that same weekend

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Behind the ever popular bake table and full of festive cheer at the recent St. Thomas Ladies Auxiliary Christmas & Craft Sale are volunteers extraordinaire Josette Mallette, Eveline Hachey, Muriel Baggott, and Betty Tontsch.

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when, every year for the past 10 years, thousands of visitors from far and wide have flocked to partake in A Walk to Bethlehem recreated and re-enacted in the spacious grounds of the Hudson Community Baptist Church just near the Four Corners. (See story on page 11). With a cast and crew of over 200 volunteers, including costumed actors and singers, as well as camels, donkeys, and barnyard animals, it truly is a joy to behold. Have been there as a traveler for the past three. And, while the story as told in the Bible may not have changed in 2000 years and we all know how it unfolds, can’t wait to do so once again! --------------TALKING TURKEY - Same is true for the terrific Turkey Christmas Dinner with all the trimmings being cooked up, and served by students from Westwood Junior High School, at Wyman United Memorial Church at the intersection of Main and Selkirk this Saturday, November 21. Now in its seventh year, it was conceived, created, and is kept current by Carol Laws, founder of Le Pont/Food Bridging food bank, and Jean Wood. Two longtime Wyman members who enjoy catering at church events, delight in each other’s company, and who take special pride in this annual celebration. Master ‘chef’ in charge of the kitchen and ably assisted by a whole ‘brigade’ of volunteers is Lynn Sandquist and, as guests from previous years will attest to, she is one person who certainly knows her way around Christmas dinners! Says Jean, “We work so well together that all this is a pleasure for us.” Adds Carol, “Wyman’s Christmas dinner brings folks together, old friends, new friends, families and extended families, and all the generations. It is wonderful in that way.” Indeed it is. And there are two sittings. At 5:30 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $21 for adults, $9 for children, and they can be bought at the Wyman office, May’s Studio on Main, and at the door on Friday. Moreover, anyone with special dietary concerns should call the church at (450) 458-4912 so that they can make appropriate adjustments. And if you know of someone who would appreciate a traditional turkey dinner but is too indisposed to attend, a take-out meal can be arranged. Done to a T - for turkey - of course! And by the way, the students can include this activity as an element of their curriculum’s Community Service requirement. Worthy of support in itself, I would say! --------------SUPPORTING HOPE & COPE Ditto for a very special vernissage in Hudson being launched today Thursday, November 19, by local acclaimed sculptor/visual artist for the past 33 years, Rosalie Levi. A member of the Hudson Artists Association whose works have sold throughout North and South America, Rosalie is teaming up with Sari Medicoff, the new owner of Mlle. Clifford’s English Tea Room on Cameron - where her multi-faceted exhibit will be held through 7 p.m. on Sunday, November 21 - in support of

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Artist Rosalie Levi and Sari Medicoff come together this weekend to help raise funds for Hope & Cope in support of women with breast cancer.

a great cause. Namely Hope & Cope which helps women with breast cancer including her mother-in-law who is now in remission. And more specifically with the raffle of Rosalie’s beautiful solid silver-pendant brooch, Maternite, which represents the strength of women around the world battling this terrible disease and which will receive every dollar raised from ticket sales. To learn more about Rosalie, check out her web site at www.rosalielevi.com. Truly a most talented artist influenced by everything and everyone around her! --------------DECORATING PARTY - And if you are looking for great decorating ideas for the festive season, then St. James’ Church Hall, 642 Main, is the place to be on Saturday, November 21, when once again the Hudson Garden Club hosts its Christmas Decorating Party with three talented volunteers there in person to advise you. Deborah Harvey will be showing how to make an edible centre pice for your table. Joy Foster will be demonstrating wreath making with a difference. And Wanda Bray will show you how to make your own Christmas wrapping paper from the garden. Saving money and wrapping your gifts with originality and flair. For non-members, there is an admission fee of $5. And oh yes, there will also be a raffle for each of the items made during the demonstration that will be from 2 p,m to 4.30 p.m.. Hope to see you there! --------------IT’S ONLY FAIR - In closing, there’s a community event of a different nature next Wednesday, November 25, at Hudson Village Theatre when the Hudson Fair Trade Town Committee - in collaboration with HVT and the Hudson Film Society - will screen the 2015 film, The True Cost, at 7.30 p.m. preceded by a meet and greet reception at 7 p.m. with Fair Trade wine and coffee being served. The objective, say the organizers, is to increase awareness and further inform Hudsonites about ‘ethical trade’. Tickets are $10 and are available at Pure Art, 422 Main and HVT at 28 Wharf. And that’s a wrap! E-mail: creation@videotron.ca

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Scenes from last year’s A Walk to Bethlehem as told in the Bible and re-enacted for the upcoming 11th year in St. Lazare, featuring local performers.

A Walk to Bethlehem returns to St. Lazare this festive season re-enacting the Christmas story Hudson Community Baptist Church and volunteers host thousands of visitors James Parry Your Local Journal

It seems nothing short of a miracle, that each festive season for the past 10 years thousands of people, not only from throughout our region but also from Ontario, New York State and even faraway countries, have flocked to a little church in St. Lazare to share in a beautiful and most traditional re-enactment of the Christmas story as told in the Bible. Titled A Walk to Bethlehem, and with a cast and crew of over 200 volunteers, it is truly a labour of love on the part of the Hudson Community Baptist Church near the Four Corners in St. Lazare which transforms its spacious grounds and huge barn into olden days Bethlehem complete with live animals including sheep, donkeys and camels, a market place, singing angels, the manger scene in a stable, shepherds, three wise men, King Herod and Roman soldiers, as well as Mary and Joseph and the baby Jesus. The magical experience, which is free to attend although donations are graciously accepted, opens with visitors being shepherded into a welcome

centre where, once inside, a guide sets the stage for the pending journey that lasts about 45 minutes and which sees them cast as fellow travellers who then must obey the law of the land while walking to Bethlehem to pay taxes and be counted. They are also given coins known as shekels which they must keep for the full duration of the tour in order to experience the sights and sounds of life as it was 2000 years ago. Lose it and, speaking from experience, you will be thrown in jail by the soldiers until a fellow traveller volunteers to sing a song to pay your fine! Music is also an important part of the evening with singers and musicians performing along the route. It is all made possible by some 135 costumed cast members and over 100 singers and musicians, including participants from different churches who serve as actors, carpenters, costume makers, cast, and choir members, as well as parking lot attendants and others behind the scenes - all working together to make this unique theatrical experience a success. After the visit to Bethlehem, you will be transported back to the 21st century to warm up inside the church’s

hospitable auditorium to enjoy refreshments and homemade pastries and desserts baked by an army of volunteers, while chatting with cast members and listening to Christmas carols sung by a choir. As most of the re-enactment takes place outdoors in the evening, organizers recommend that visitors dress warmly and wear sturdy walking shoes to tour the sometimes uneven terrain outside. A Walk to Bethlehem will take place

on Friday and Saturday, November 27 and 28, as well as on Friday and Saturday, December 4 and 5, at the Hudson Community Baptist Church grounds, located at 3141 Côte St. Charles, St. Lazare. Friday tours start at 6 p.m. up until 9 p.m. and Saturday tours at 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Each tour group should start approximately every 10 minutes and for further info go to www.hudsonbaptist.com/walk-to-bethlehem. html or call (450) 458-1945.

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Concert for Peace comes to Hudson Village Theatre With a stellar line-up of local and internationally-renowned singers and musicians James Parry Your Local Journal

As Paris is still reeling from the November 13 terrorist attack and war planes are flying above the Middle East, its timing could not be more fortuitous, say organizers of a concert for peace - featuring internationallyrenowned and local musicians and singers - coming to Hudson Village Theatre for one night only, on Saturday, November 28. Billed as the 3rd Annual Concert for Peace - Concert pour la Paix and as a non-profit initiative on the part of co-producers, Rigaud resident singer-actor Sonja Ball, and West Island published author and singer Jennifer Boire, it is a fundraiser on a 50-50 per cent basis for not only the theatre, but also The Prem Rawat Foundation (TPRF), Continued on page 13

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Michel Dauzier with his Ray Charles and Mowtown tribute will be on stage in Hudson for the Concert For Peace.

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Continued from page 12 a non-profit peace organization based in the U.S. with programs all over the world including the Greater Montreal area. With a Gold Star Char-

ity rating, says Ball, its mission statement is to ‘fulfill the fundamental human needs of food, water and peace, so that people everywhere can live with dignity, peace, and prosperity.’ Explained Ball, in an exclusive interview with Your Local Journal this week, “Jennifer’s husband, guitarist Jacques Nolin, and I first met playing music over 30 years ago. That’s how we all came together. And during this

dinaire Dave Devine from St. Lazare. From further afield, actor-singer Mike Dozier with his Ray Charles and Mowtown Tribute, soul singer Leslie ‘Snooky’ Alston, harpist Ian Hepburn, jazz keyboardist Charles Guerin with bassist Adrian Vedady, and criticallyacclaimed classical and flamenco guitarist Michael Laucke, who will appear with his flamenco dancer and another guitar accompanist, recently

Perhaps we need to channel any fear or hate and focus on the very real possibilities for peace. I really believe that peace organizations like TPRF that are reaching out to people everywhere, can make a difference. - Rigaud resident singer-actor Sonja Ball

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Classical and flamenco guitarist Michael Laucke will be working his musical magic at the fundraiser for peace at Hudson Village Theatre.

described by a music critic in the New York Post as ‘Canada’s top guitarist and one of the top guitarists in the world today.’ Asked why she felt that the concert is particularly timely right now in light of what has happened in Paris in recent days?, Ball replied, “Perhaps we need to channel any fear or hate and focus on the very real possibilities for peace. I really believe that peace organizations like TPRF that are reaching out to people everywhere, can make a difference.” Tickets for the Concert for Peace, November 28 at 8 p.m. are $25 plus tax and can be reserved by calling Hudson Village Theatre Box Office at (450) 4585361.

time, we have come to appreciate the work of TPRF and we see a real place for its peace programs in the world today. We are offering this, our third concert event, as our way of bringing attention to the topic of peace and the Foundation’s very real efforts to that end. Each year, since starting out with the Hudson Music Festival with a concert under the big top at Jack Layton Park, we also involve local charity and humanitarian organizations and we are pleased to have partnered this time around with Hudson Village Theatre, itself a non-profit entity that does so much for the arts in our region.” And what a stellar and eclectic lineup of artists will be participating in the fundraising concert. Including, on the local scene, Ball, Boire and Nolin, as well as drummer-showman extraor-

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A very special blood drive for a very special Rigaud youngster set for December 2 Fighting an auto-immune disorder, five-year-old Tomasz will be honorary president James Parry Your Local Journal

His name is Tomasz. He lives in Rigaud with his parents, Patrycja Kaganiec and Éric Poitras, and his little sister Amelia. And when he was born back in 2010, he was a healthy young boy without a care in the world. As time passed, however, and he was half way through his second year of life, he began developing various respiratory infections, experienc-

ing never-ending coughs, croup, and pneumonia. Eventually, other unusual signs made his parents worry even more. And so they went to their pediatrician who, in turn, advised them to take young Tomasz to the Ste. Justine Children’s Hospital in Montreal.

when things were not easy, his joyful, smiling face never faded and kept his parents afloat. Tomasz fought. And is still fighting all of it like a champion. While everything is currently under control and he can go about his young life just like any other child of his age,

says, of all youngsters that also need blood products or byproducts in order to lead a more healthy life. With young Tomasz as honourary president for the day, It is being held at the Centre Prénatal et Jeunes Familles, 486, rue Chicoine, in Vaudreuil-Dorion Wednesday, December 2, from 1 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Appointments in advance are requested and these can be made by calling 1 800 343-7264. Says Kaganiec, “On behalf of our son and all the kids in need, this day means so much to us and Tomasz is really looking forward to it. At times, people tend to forget that little hearts also need our help. ‘Tis the season to give. And we are hoping that people will be most generous.”

On behalf of our son and all the kids in need, this day means so much to us and Tomasz is really looking forward to it. At times, people tend to forget that little hearts also need our help. - Patrycja Kaganiec

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Young Tomasz has taken up boxing and is determined to come out a winner in his fight against his auto-immune disorder.

Following a full day of tests, they returned the following day for a lumber puncture. Doctors feared the worst but happily, those results came back negative. And so the mystery continued. What could possibly be wrong with their child? After a full summer of never-ending tests in 2013, doctors finally concluded that Tomasz had an auto-immune disorder, and that, for some reason, his body was producing antibodies for good cells which made him vulnerable to infections, amongst other things. Despite his tender age, however, Tomasz refused to let the news get him down. Together with the support and encouragement of his parents, he said he was determined to fight. Even taking up boxing lessons with his dad, Eric, co-owner of the Carousel Restaurant in Hudson together with his father, Joe, to better prepare him mentally for the challenges ahead. Even

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Book celebrates Séguin Poirier’s love of art and life Stephanie O’Hanley Special Contributor

It’s not easy for a book to reflect a 47-year career. For painter and enameller Bernard Séguin Poirier, who worked with author Rosette Pipar to create Symbolisme cosmique, a biography of his life, it meant finding images that best represent his art works. “It was a fantastic job, going through 20,000 photos,” Séguin Poirier told friends, family and admirers at a November 15 book launch at his chapelgallery in his home in Les Cèdres. Embarking on a biography gave him a chance to take a look back at his life and see the many things he’s done, Séguin Poirier said. “It even helped me understand why I did certain things and what’s amazing is it’s helped me plan the next 40 years of what’s left of my life,” he said to laughter and applause. When they worked on the book Séguin Poirier said he probably spent more time with Pipar than with his own wife. “I unburdened some tough

secrets.” Working with Pipar was a bit like therapy, he said. “There were times when I talked and talked and talked and suddenly she’d ask me a question and then I would continue, talking, talking, talking.” Pipar said she knew Séguin Poirier for years before writing the book but through the experience got to know him well. “What I find fascinating about Bernard is that he listens to his inner voice.” Though Séguin Poirier grew up in a family of artists - his father was a goldsmith and his mother a painter and sculptor - when he was 17 he decided not to study in Quebec but traveled to Limoges where he learned the craft of enamelling. When his inner voice told him he could do something different with pigments and colours, he had plenty of detractors, including the great artisans of Limoges and Quebec artists when he returned here, Pipar said. “Thankfully there were great artists who encouraged him,” she said. “He’s self-taught and he’s his own

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Noted Les Cèdres artist Bernard Séguin Poirier signs copies of his newly released biography Symbolisme cosmique written with author Rosette Pipar, at the November 15 book launch.

university,” said Pipar. “...Putting powdered pigments on copper might seem easy but it’s an art.” Knowing how to apply the pigments is difficult because you don’t see the result until after the work goes into the kiln, she said. “All the colours will be pale,” she said, looking around the room, covered with Séguin Poirier’s works. “Look at what comes of it, it’s truly fascinating.” Pipar said that when growing up, Séguin Poirier saw people drop by his family home to discuss culture and philosophy and that he developed a curiosity about his surroundings. “What’s fascinated him the most is the

cosmos, its light,” she said, noting the origin of the book’s title. “He’s always inspired by the happiness of everyday life... If everyone did this, it would be wonderful.” “When I was in my late teens my goal was to use the talent I was given to draw real life: love, nature, music, beautiful things to show children there’s good in this world,” Séguin Poirier said. “Today I have that same passion, I haven’t changed a bit. I still want beautiful things in life,” he said, adding that he appreciates the people who help him accomplish just that.

Legion News Just a quick note to thank Gord Montgomery and his team for a great meal last Friday. The next dinner is a crowd favourite, roast lamb. This will be on the menu come Friday Novem-

ber 27 at 6:30 p.m. sharp. Also don’t forget the Pub Quiz on Wednesday, November 25, at 8 p.m. Lest We Forget

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Rigaud Oldtimers Hockey Association Report Jim Donnelly Special contributor

PHOTO COURTESY SCOTT MACNAB

Hot off the heels of their win against the St. Lazare Stallions, the Île Perrot Patriots delivered another major comeback to win the Coupe Alouettes Provincial Cup November 14 at the Molson stadium in Montreal.

Île Perrot Patriots win Coupe Alouettes Provincial Cup Scott MacNab Special contributor

Following their win over the St. Lazare Stallions November 8 securing their move to the provincials, the Île Perrot Patriots beat the La Prairie Diablos for the Coupe Alouettes Provincial Cup November 14 at the Molson stadium in Montreal (Pee-wee AAA Division). The first half saw La Diablos go up 21 to 0 with three touchdowns. The team scored another touchdown in

the third quarter to take a commanding 28 to 0 lead with only nine minutes left in the third quarter. The Patriots then mounted a comeback that made Quebec football history. They scored four consecutive touchdowns to tie the game only to have La Diablos score twice in the fourth quarter to take a 41 to 28 lead. The Patriots came back again and with only 36 seconds left in the game, Patrick Cumberbatch tied the game at 41 to 41 with a touchdown on a 60-yard-run. Continued on page 21

New President Mike ‘The Hangin’ Judge’ De Filippo proud to lead ROHA into their now 20th anniversary of Oldtimers Hockey. Games are in full swing with a few major surprises. Red under the cagey leadership of rookie coach Todd ‘The Silver Fox’ Brochu seem invincible but the season is still young. Brian De Filippo previously best known for his on-ice ‘Truculent character’ has seen the error of his ways and is now leading the league scoring parade. Bernie Quigley ‘The ROHA Roaming Goalie’ actually stayed in his net for one entire game and Kim ‘K.O’ Bourre is the new league penalty leader.

Great to see ‘The Stock Brothers’ of renowned Professional hockey lineage out more often this year and playing together on the same line. Dean ‘The Trigger Man’ mercilessly lighting up the league scoring with seven goals in his last three games while brother P.J. jokingly quipped, “Seven goals not bad... but he missed two others... costing me assists.” Sheez...Tough Crowd! Till next week…

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1 Rue de Léry $399,000 Renda Lasdin 514-984-0889 Remax Royal Jordan

6230 Shannon Lane 1-3 p.m. $489,900 Diane Vachon Bray 450-601-5452 Glengarry Real Estate

545 Wilson $349,900 Steffen Servay 514-713-7833 Groupe Sutton Distinction Inc.

2695 Rue Sandmere $449,000 Carl Poirier 450-458-5365 Royal LePage Village Hudson Inc.

57 Rue Crescent $349,000 Margaret Lagimodière 450-458-5365 Royal LePage Village Hudson Inc.

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Continued from page 19 Overtime! Canadian Football League (CFL) rules each team has one possession from the 35-yard line. Patrick Cumberbatch scored again and with

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three touchdowns, was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the game). We stop them on Defence and we win the the Championship! There was a loud boisterous crowd at the Stadium - largely Patriot supporters - who deserve credit with helping the Patriots make their comeback. Quarterback Kyle Bouchard engineered the stunning comeback (even

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playing defense in the fourth and overtime) and in a touching moment he presented the game ball to his aunt who is in a wheel chair battling cancer. It was an incredible team effort. They never gave upon themselves or each other. They are all true champions Pat Cumberbatch had three touchdowns and ran for 160 yards. Other touchdowns were scored by Eric Cumberbatch, Dylan Boisdeghen and Dylan Curotte.

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THINGS TO SEE AND DO To submit your “Things to See and Do”, send your information to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca before Monday noon. All announcements should include dates, times and addresses. Publishing priority will be given to non-profit and community based groups. HUDSON The ladies of St. Mary’s Sewing Circle will hold their Christmas Bazaar November 21 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Parish Hall at 261 Main Road. Come early for coffee and muffins and to buy our famous chicken pot pies and Christmas cakes. Browse our bake table, beautiful plants table, sewing and arts and crafts table, as well as the attic treasures and second-hand table. There will be a drawing for a very special Christmas basket. Everyone welcome. Hudson Garden Club - Our second annual DIY Holiday Decor Demo Party will be held Saturday, November 21 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at St. James’ Church Hall, 642 Main Road. Talented volunteers will demonstrate making table and door decorations, even wrapping paper. Enjoy light refreshments. Don’t forget a food bank donation. Non-members welcome: $5. See our website: http://hgc.fsheq.org/ for more information. The Greenwood Singers present Carols for a Midwinter Night on Wednesday, December 9 at 7:30 p.m. at St. James’ Church, 642 Main Road. Tickets: $25 (includes reception before concert at 6 p.m. at Greenwood or after the concert at St. James’). Available at Boutique Pure Art, 422 Main Road or by calling Greenwood at (450) 458-5396. www.greenwood-centrehudson.org You are cordially invited to Family Dinner at Five hosted by Catch The Spirit Café, Sunday, November 22, Saint Mary’s Hall, 273 Main Road, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. RSVP by Thursday, November 19 by calling the Church Office (450) 458-5897 between 9 a.m. and noon. Music by Dave Randall. Healing Hudson presents a free special event Tuesday, November 24 at 7:30 p.m., 68 rue Birch Hill, for those who are curious about Energy Therapy. This evening will be an introductory, informational and experiential occasion and will include a brief introduction to energy therapy, a group Kundalini meditation, an opportunity to experience energy transmission from a group of energy therapists, and an opportunity to share your

experience of the evening. Please visit www.HealingHudson.com for more information. If interested in attending, please contact Hilary@HealingHudson.com or (438) 289-1467. Event for Peace. Please join us, Saturday, November 21 at 7 p.m. at the Nichoir Labyrinth, 637 Main Road, to light a candle for peace. This is a free event, to promote the raising of the Earth’s vibration. If anyone feels guided to offer a meditation or peace offering, we would greatly appreciate and accept it. Unable to make it? Please join us in spirit, light a candle and pray with us. We will all make a difference. Please share this with your networks and friends; love is 1000 times stronger than anything else. Dress warmly, bring a candle and good intentions. The last Rendez-Vous luncheon of the autumn of 2015 will be at Hudson’s Stephen F. Shaar Community Center, 394 Main Road, Tuesday, November 24. The guest speaker will be from Lee-Ann Lynn Creations. Lunch is served at 12:30 p.m. The price is $5. The first Rendez-Vous luncheon of 2016 will be on the 26th of January. Live Model Drawing - Artistes Hudson Artists invites you to improve your drawing skills. Open to all. Wednesday, November 25, 12:15 to 3:30 p.m. at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Center, 394 Main Road. For more information call Gisèle Lapalme at (450) 218-2838 or (514) 231-1390. The Royal Lepage Village Christmas Charity Auction 2015 will take place at the Village Theatre, 28 Wharf Road, 7 p.m. November 23. Preview at 6:30 p.m. This Annual Auction is in aid of the Fireman’s Christmas Basket Fund in collaboration with Le Pont/

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The annual Hudson Firefighters’ Christmas Charity Auction takes place November 23. Come bid on a fireman who will be yours to do “anything legal” for two hours and help out a great cause in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region. See listing for more details.

Bridging food bank. This 38-year tradition enables your Fire Fighters to purchase and distribute food baskets to the less fortunate in the St. Lazare, Rigaud, Vaudreuil and Hudson areas. Local businesses, merchants, residents and the brokers themselves contribute articles to the event that they have collected and made during the past year including: Golf packages, home-made baking, paintings, toys and handpainted furniture. Robin Pridham of Pridham’s Auction House will be our auctioneer. Light Refreshments will be served. For more information call Royal LePage (450) 458-5365. POINTE CLAIRE The Lakeshore Chamber Orchestra presents its Fall concert ‘Short & Suite’ Saturday, November 28, at 7:30 p.m. Valois United Church, 70 Belmont Avenue. Stewart Grant, conductor. Donation $10. Free admission for those 18 and under. For more info

see www.lakeshorechamberorchestra.ca VAUDREUIL-DORION Réseaux Emploi Entrepreneurship invites you to a free videoconference titled “Better Bowel Health – Breaking the Taboo” to be held Wednesday, November 25 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de la Montérégie-Ouest, CLSC et Centre de services ambulatoires de Vaudreuil-Dorion – 3031 de la Gare Boulevard, Vaudreuil-Dorion, Room #214, 2nd floor. Join us for an interactive videoconference with Myra Siminovitch, Physiotherapist, to increase your awareness and understanding of this health subject. For information or reservations, please contact Jeanick Mainville, Health Promotion Program Coordinator, at (450) 424-5727, ext. 223 or jmainville@ree. qc.ca

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TO DEFENDANTS AND RESPONDENTS WHOSE NAMES ARE LISTED BELOW: TAKE NOTICE that the following infractions of the law whose numbers are listed below in conjunction with your name, are duly served by the following notice obtained by November 11, 2015. You may obtain a copy of each of the infractions about you and know the offense or offenses charged against you by contacting the Clerk’s office at the municipal regional court of Vaudreuil-Soulanges at the following address:

MASONRY

KINDLING KILN-DRIED KINDLING FOR SALE

2555, rue Dutrisac local 27 Vaudreuil-Dorion (Québec) J7V 7E6 Tél. : (450) 455-9480 Fax : (450) 455-8856 Failure by you to enter a plea relating to the offenses you are charged within thirty (30) days of publication of this notice, a Judgement by Default may be rendered against you without further notice or delay and with court fees.

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:

NAME

DATE OF BIRTH

7616201 CANADA INC

ileperrotkindling@gmail.com

Talkin’ turkey

# OF STATEMENT

AMOUNT

871355710

$454.00 $284.00

CORBEIL, David

27-07-1983

871347912

CORBEIL, David

27-07-1983

871350356

$57.00

LAFLAMME, Robert

28-01-1973

871345492

$100.00

LAFLAMME, Robert

28-01-1973

871345493

$57.00

LAFLAMME, Robert

28-01-1973

871345494

$57.00

LAFLAMME, Robert

28-01-1973

871345495

$57.00

LAFLAMME, Robert

28-01-1973

871348956

$454.00

SHATER ABDOLLAH, Ozra

23-09-1933

N14-36

$1 276.00

SHATER ABDOLLAH, Ozra

23-09-1933

N14-37

$1 276.00

SHATER ABDOLLAH, Ozra

23-09-1933

N14-38

$438.00

TAILLON, Sébastien

29-08-1993

871334447

$454.00

NAME

DATE OF BIRTH

# OF STATEMENT

AMOUNT

COURT DATE

DIABO, Bradley Joseph

11-12-1985

871303095

$333.50

15-03-2016 AT 3 :00 p.m.

GIVEN IN VAUDREUIL-DORION, this 11th of November in the year two thousand and fifteen (2015). PHOTO COURTESY REV. KENT CHOWN

Don’t forget, a full Christmas dinner is on the menu Saturday, November 21 at Wyman United Church, 513 Main Road in Hudson. Tickets are $21 for adults, $9 for children. See Parrywinkle column on page 12 for more details.

David Morin Clerk of the municipal Regional Court

P R O F E S S I O N A L D I R E C TO RY ACCOUNTANTS

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DENTISTS

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Dr. Aileen Elliott

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Marilou Leduc

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

1710 Ste Angélique, Saint Lazare

Taxes and Accounting 438 Main Road, Hudson Tel : 450-458-0406,

450 455 7924

ATTORNEY

INVESTMENT ADVISOR

Aumais Chartrand

Jeffrey Quenneville

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

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

BOOKKEEPING

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

COUNSELLING / COACHING Frema Engel, MSW, ts, Psychotherapist Individual, Couple & Family Counselling

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Dr. Don Littner & Dr. Morty Baker 472B Main Rd, Hudson • Ph. (450) 458-5334

IMMIGRATION

Brazolot Migration Group 35 Wharf Road, Hudson, QC (450) 458-2186 info@brazolotgroup.com

OPTICIANS

PSYCHOLOGIST

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

ORTHODONTISTS

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

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Michelin Winter Tires 205/50R17 $200 per pair 2 - Michelin X ICE 2 - Michelin Pilot Alpin High performance, low profile. Call 514-6595376 (151203)

Downtown Hudson, Main Road, ground floor, Commercial spaces, courtyard, a/c, alarm, call 450-458-1125. (151203)

Moving Service, local, trailer rentals. Call Colin: 514-850-9948

Dry firewood. Stacking and kindling available. Very reasonable. Dan: 514.291.1068

Retired teacher with many successful years of tutoring mathematics to students in the St. Lazare, Hudson areas is anxious to continue doing so. At any level, in English or in French. Please call Astrid at 514-646-1528.

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Early-bird special $90 Cord/ Hard Wood. Forestry Services available: Homesite Clearing, Forest Clean-Up, Purchase of Timber Wood, Forestry Cutting, Firewood, Log Lengths. Yves Maisonneuve 514-708-4518 (151119)

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 Christmas Bazaar, Sunday, December 6, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Christmas baking, decorations, giftable items, DVD’s, video games, children’s books, toys, hand-knitted sweaters, hats, silk ties, woolen scarves, senior bibs, refreshments. St. Mary’s Hall, 273 Main Road, Hudson. (151203) In-House Xmas Craft Sale, 2602 Côte St. Charles, St. Lazare, Saturday, November 21, 28, December 5, 12, 19, Sunday, November 22, 29, December 6, 13, 20. Decorations, ornaments and lots more. 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (151203)

125 - FOR RENT House for rent or sale. 82 Pine, Hudson Village. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. $279,000 negotiable. Available now. 514-983-7164 (151126) Seniors Residence – Private, autonomous & semi-autonomous. La Maison des Anges Blancs de Rigaud. Rooms available, features wheelchair lifts for easy mobility. 450-4515100 Brenda. (151119) Large 4 bedroom vintage home in the heart of Hudson,..approx 2500 sq/ft..radiator heating(oil)... renovated bathrooms and kitchen.. private yard, new appliances including washer/dryer. Available Dec.1st. Snow removal and all lawn care included!..$1900/mo. 2 car garage...79 Maple. Call 514-923-1472 (151119)

Vaudreuil-Dorion, 4 1/2 , 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, storage unit on balcony, 2 ext. parking spaces, concierge 24/7, available immediately. Call: Vincent (514) 892-4565. (151119)

7 stall barn for rent,tack room,automatic waterers, paddocks, ext ring, close to trails. 1200$ per month. Call: 786-4367630 or E-mail: templarmanagement@ hotmail.com (151119) 4-1/2 available December 1st $850.00 per month, 5-1/2 available immediately $860.00 per month. Rue Daniel St. Lazare, 450 455 4787. (151119) Hudson Village location, bright basement Apt. for one or two. $700 per month. Including all utilities. No smoking, no pets. Call 450-458-4195. (151119)

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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. (151126) Registered Gun Smith. We buy and sell used guns. 514-453-5018 (151123)

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ALL RENOVATIONS & CONSTRUCTION, FREE ESTIMATES. FRAMING, PLASTER, WINDOWS, DOORS, FLOORS, STAIRS, CERAMIC TILING, PAINTING, BASEMENTS, KITCHENS, BATHROOMS. EXPERIENCED WORK. RBQ 5688-2244-01 JONATHAN 514-402-9223 (151119)

NANNY TO GO. All ages. Experienced, certified and references. Available anytime – will also go to your home. Please call Alma 514993-1264. (151119) Music Lessons for Christmas. Give someone the experience of learning how to sing or play piano. Experienced teacher. All ages and levels welcome. 450-424-1072. (151126) Gutter/Window cleaning, Painting, Powerwashing, Seniors Discount. Call Stefan: 514266-1602. (151126) House cleaning. Honest, reliable with more than 10 years of experience. StLazare/Hudson sector. If you are interested, please call Sylvie 450-455-0607. (151119)

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 (151119) Wolftech Inc. Since 2004. PC/Laptop repair, sales and services. Custom system builds. Software/hardware upgrades, virus –malware removal Data recovery, network and internet troubleshooting. Pick up or In-home service. Very competitive rates. Windows and other software tutorials. HTTP://wolftech.ca service@wolftech.ca 514-923-5762 (151217) HOME CLEANING SERVICES Hudson, St Lazare, and surrounding area. Competitive rates. Free Estimate. Please call Helen 450 206 0760 Cell 1 450 465 7999 email helenb2007@hotmail.com (151119)

Couture Le Mieux. Seamstresses without appointment. 2 locations to better serve you: 1051 avenue St-Charles, Vaudreuil-Dorion, corner of chemin de l’Anse, one minute away from Costco (450218-6899) and 140 avenue St-Charles, Vaudreuil-Dorion (450-218-6400). Pants hem $10, alterations of all kind, clothing modifications, curtains, gazebo, tarps and pillows. Custom made curtains, valances and roman shades. Fabric sales as well as sewing supplies. All of our prices include taxes. (151126) ¿ Moving? All jobs. Reliable, reasonable, fully equipped. Local and Ontario, Maritimes, USA. 35 yrs experience. Call Bill or Ryan. 514.457.2063 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 514-7707438 info@pianolanco.com (160114) Jacques Harvey Piano School. Experienced, qualified teacher offers piano lessons to beginners or advanced students. Children and adults are welcome. Call 450-455-1544. Exterior home & yard services. Hedge & shrub & tree pruning, stump removal and leaf clean-up. Gutter cleaning, garden closing & general landscaping. Call Sean 514-991-9674. (151203)

MAN WITH A VAN” MOVING whole house. Small moves, too! Quebec/Local/Ontario. Experienced/ Equipped. Mike The Moving Man: 514-605-3868. House Cleaning - Are you tired? Not enough time to get everything done? For help call Roxanne. 450 424-7714 (151119)

325- Autos for Sale $24.95 until it sells

350- Legal 150 - SERVICES General Renovations MG360 Rénovations Générales • 35 Years of experience • General repairs and renovations • Membrane • Chimneys • Stonework and brick pointing • Balconies, foundations, parging • Cement finishing, epoxy • Water infiltration Robert : 514-922-3957 Michel: 514-219-6826 Office: 450-452-4124 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 avaialable 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. Aspirateurs Hudson.com 67 McNaughten Hudson, Quebec 450-458-7488 (151217) Cleaning ladies available, weekly, biweekly or occassionally. 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 (151119)

175 - WANTED Looking for a cook and counter services staff for breakfast and supper at Les Artisans d’Hudson, 429 Main Road, Hudson. Preferably bilingual. Call 514-575-0373. (151203)

Mature, professional, non-smoking couple looking for furnished 2 bedroom+ house in Hudson area from June 2016 to mid-September 2016. Contact dosepc@gmail.com. (151126) $ Buy car for scrap. Running or not. 24/7. www.scrapvehicule.com Call 514-951-4203

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Math, French and Science Tutoring. Serviphil Tutors. Call: 514-574-9623. (151119) PAINTING-PLASTER-WALLPAPER. LET HANS AND MICHAEL DO IT. 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE. CALL: 514-262-3329 or 514-549-1330. (151119) Madame BlancheVille, offers Professional Cleaning - Cleaning-Window Cleaning- New Customers. Hudson, St-Lazare, Vaudreuil and surrounding areas. Call for Free estimates. 514-909-5363 (151119)

Local Experts in matters of Bankruptcy Handyman/ for small jobs. Call John: 514and Insolvency since 1994. First Consulta- 623-5786. (160211) tion Free. Available Nights & Weekends. Solid reputation for Reliability, Honesty & IntegSINGING LESSONS - Ages 7 to 17. Pririty in our field of Expertise. Blumer Lapointe vate or Semi-Private. In my home (StLazare). Sing the songs you love! Call MorTull & Associes Syndics Inc. gan. 514-607-1308 References available. www.blumerlapointetull.com. 514 426 4994

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LATERAL FILING CABINET, 5 drawer, legal file size with lock. Preferably one that doesn’t make me swear when opening and closing it! Call 514-594-2055.

“1999 Chrysler Cirrus LX Sedan, Amethyst, Very good working condition, Automatic, P.S., P.B., P.W., P.L., P.M., Cruise control, A.C., Tilt Steering, Pioneer stereo, C.D. with remote. 230,260km. Asking $765. Neg. Please call 514918-4274”

2006 Mercedes CLS 500,Silver, never winter driven. 86,000 kms, very clean, $18,000 – negotiable. Call Ray: 514-668-9718.

Mazda3 2006, 4 door, manual, sunroof, fully loaded with AC 159, 000km. Includes 4 winter tires used 1 season. Asking $ 3400. Also selling 4 summer tires with mags asking $450. Call or text 514-690-5463.

200 - CAREERS/EMPLOYMENT Hairdressers needed – immediate openings with experience for adults/children. Part-time availabilities . Coiffure Mini Snips Vaudreuil. 450-510-2100/514-554-6782. (151119)

Need a last minute/day time or evening child care provider/Babysitter English lady willing provide care. Call Marilyn 450-510-2036 (151119) Bilingual hairdresser needed with experience for men, women and children. Part-time in Hudson. Call Manon 450-4584247. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (151119) FASHIONWEAR in Promenades Hudson Requires a part-time sales associate with experience in retail sales. Must be able to communicate effectively with customers and store employees and demonstrate strong customer service in both fluent French and English. Send resume to: daveyad@hotmail.com. Only successful candidates will be contacted. (151119) TEACHER WANTED, 37 hours/week. Requirements: High School Diploma, 7 to 12 months experience, fluent spoken and written English. Applications by e-mail, Canada Post or in person. Garderie Enfant Cité, 2190, Chemin Sainte-Angélique, Saint-Lazare, Qc, J7T 2H4 (Garderie Subventionnée) Courriel: garderieenfantcite@gmail.com (151203)

1964 Cadillac Sedan de Ville. Excellent condition. 82,000 original miles. Rebuilt motor. Kia Sportage LX 2009 with Convenience Numbers match. Appraised at $17,000 askPackage, (4WD), manual, 136,000kms, very ing price $10,000 or best offer. Call 514-626good condition, never accidented, new 4 4770 season tires, towing hitch inc., asking $8,900 Mercedes CLK 320 - 1999 - Convertible, Silneg., 450-424-4308 ver. 208,000 KM. $6,900. Call 514-216-9217.

Mercedes S550 – 2007 AMC Package. White, panoramic roof. 144,000 km. Mint condition. $24,500. Call 514-216-9217.

Mazda 3 for sale, 2006, charcoal-black, 4-door, 5-speed AC, 159,000 km, $3495. (514) 941-5320

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

1960 Mercury Meteor, 2nd owner, straight 6, 4 door, radial tires w. flappers, all original, registered, needs paint. $3500, 450-763-2232.

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

1992 Mercedes 300 SL convertible. 162,843 Km’s … Hardtop, new: soft top, battery, compressor A/C . 6 cd disc player, cassette player. Not winter driven, mint condition. $12,000 or best offer. Call 450-458-5995

2009 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT, grey/green, 98300 km, no Montreal winters, excellent condition, well-equipped, 6 speed transmission, great gas mileage, sunroof, leather/ suede seats, $8700. 450-458-7863 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 Honda FIT SPORT, Blue 2007. Winter & Summer TIRES / Well Maintained / SUPER on Gas / Fits LOTS / NO Rust / Very CLEAN, 200,000km Still Lots of Life Left! Asking $4400! 514-730-1702

325 - AUTOS FOR SALE Ford Ranger 1998 Black. 298,000kms, good condition, 2 sets of tires, (4 X 4 not working). $1750 or best offer. 450-458-7906

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 1978 Cadillac Sedan De’Ville blue, 138,000 km, 4 door, not winter driven, asking $2,900. Call 514-684-3715 1992 Lincoln 192,000 km. V-8 auto, fully equipped, used for weddings, second owner, electric roof. Invested $12,000. Must sell (illness) $2250 Cash. 514-453-7468 2009 VW Rabbit, 2.5 litre, gas, 5-speed manual transmission, black, heated seats and mirrors, AC, power windows, locks, mirrors, sunroof and fog lights. 130,000 km. $9,600 Call 514-886-1008

Triumph TR6 1972, White, Very Good Condition, 77,000 miles. $7500 negotiable. Call 514-262-3320. 2006 Jetta TDi DIESEL. Manual Transmission, it runs and drives good. It has new timing belt.100% Mechanical. $3900. Call: 450-567-4016

94 Mustang GT. Black coupe $5,800 must sell. Please call 514-996-6965 Ford Focus Wagon ZXW 2005. 218 000 kms, dark grey. Comes with 4 winter tires. $950.00 Call 450-218-2935 1996 Honda Civic Si with multiple modifications: JDA B16A SIR II, cams, Exedy clutch, JDM ITR S80 LSD trans. w/short shift, urethane engine mounts, Sparco quick release steering wheel, Sparco seats w/Willans 4 pt. harness, Neuspeed sport springs w/Koni front shocks, frt/rear strut bars, stainless brake lines and much more. $6500 or best offer. 514-2182776 Nissan X-Trail SE 2005, 165,000km. Looks great. Runs great. New Toyo winter tires on rims, summer tires on mags. Asking $5,200. Richard: 450-458-1497. 514794-4507. 2009 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT, grey/green, 98300 km, no Montreal winters, excellent condition, well-equipped, 6 speed transmission, great gas mileage, sunroof, leather/ suede seats, $8700. 450-458-7863

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AVIS DE DEMANDE DE CHANGEMENT DE NOM « Jack Bailey, Williams-Velenosi Max Alexander, Williams-Velenosi Prenez avis que Michael Alexander, Velenosi, dont l’adresse du domicile est le 1818, rue de l’Étang, Saint-Lazare, Québec J7T 0E6, présentera au Directeur de l’état civil, en sa qualité de père, une demande pour changer les noms de Jack Bailey, Williams-Velenosi et de Max Alexander, WilliamsVelenosi en ceux de Jack Bailey Williams, Velenosi et de Max Alexander Williams, Velenosi. Montréal, le 4 novembre 2015. MICHAEL VELENOSI»

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Sekure Cost Review is hiring now!! B2B English sales

En plein essor économique, social et culturel, la MRC de VaudreuilSoulanges a à cœur l’aménagement durable de son territoire. Elle dessert 23 municipalités et couvre une superﬁcie de 855 km2.

CONSEILLER EN AMÉNAGEMENT DU TERRITOIRE (Poste temporaire – 15 mois)

Contribuer au développement régional en effectuant les suivis des dossiers, les analyses et les modifications au schéma d’aménagement en lien avec les municipalités, ministères, organismes et partenaires de la MRC. Préparer les devis et contrats de services professionnels pour la réalisation d’études en aménagement du territoire. Assurer la mise en œuvre du Plan de développement de la zone agricole et de la Politique de l’arbre et des boisés. Participer à diverses tables de travail relatives au transport, à la culture et à la géomatique. Vous vous démarquez par votre autonomie, votre sens des responsabilités et de la planification, votre leadership, votre capacité de rédaction, d’analyse, de synthèse et de jugement. Vous êtes habile dans la coordination de plusieurs dossiers et dans l’interaction avec de multiples intervenants. Ce poste est un remplacement de congé de maternité d’une durée approximative de 15 mois, à 35 heures par semaine. La date de début sera en décembre 2015 ou selon la disponibilité du candidat. Si ce défi vous intéresse, faites parvenir votre curriculum vitae ainsi qu’une lettre de motivation, au plus tard le 30 novembre 2015, à l’attention de madame Mylène Galarneau, conseillère en ressources humaines, à l’adresse suivante : recrutement@mrcvs.ca

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SAT. NOV. 21 at 10:00am, Vankleek Hill Fairgrounds, Preview Fri. Nov. 20 (4-6pm), before the sale (8-10am). Antiques from the Estate of Henrietta Antony of Westmount & Sutton & other quality inclusions from local Estates. Selection of very fine period furniture, paintings, quality lighting, porcelain, crystal & many unique items. Boxes will be unpacked up until auction day, NOT all lots are shown online. www.pridhams.ca • 1-877-533-5877

With over 300 employees and still growing, many of our Sales Representatives are advancing into higher paying positions. What we offer and more: • $12/hr plus commission (Quick advancement to $14/hr expected) • Weekly pay • Medical / Dental beneﬁts • Fulltime Monday - Friday day schedule • iPhone incentive program

Call or send your resume right now! • Pointe Claire - Janet @ 514-695-6111 ext.112 / janetw@sekurecareers.com • Downtown - Joeann @ 514-227-6813 ext.296 / joeannowen@sekurecareers.com

It is an exciting time to be part of our team! 2 locations to choose from!

In Memoriam

Peter Murray 1928-2015

Peter Murray fought his last battle on Tuesday November 10th. For many years, despite overwhelming odds, he continued to embrace the wonderful life he shared with Audrey, his proud and loving wife of 53 years, and his son John (Sandra) and daughter Jennifer (Shawn) and grandchildren Graeme, Sean and Devyn, his step grandchildren Mathieu and Trevor, and his family in England. A Celebration of Life service will be held Monday November 23rd at 1pm at Saint James church, 642 Main Rd, Hudson. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: NOVA Hudson www.novahudson.com or Vaudreuil-Soulanges Palliative Care Residence www.mspvs.org Thursday, November 19, 2015

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Discover your local merchants! Realty with Rebecca Collett

Incredible opportunity - 1890 Heritage 2 storey limestone Manse.

Jules-Pierre Malartre Special contributor

Glen Robertson, Ontario. 3397 Chisholm St. Easy commute to Montreal many potential uses. Two full kitchens, 10 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 2 staircases, hardwood floors, high ceilings, many upgrades, wood stove, gas fireplace, and much more. Built in 1890, addition built in 1971. Also on premise is a 1700 SF outbuilding, drilled well, 200 amp electrical panel and heat. 2 bay garage, 16X16 pet enclosure with drainage, above ground pool and private setting. $269,000

Finding the right home is rarely easy, and choosing the right realtor or broker is the key to a successful house hunting experience. The process is even more complex if you are a Quebecer looking to buy a home in Ontario, because you are facing a highly different real estate landscape. Different real estate laws is only one of the issues making house hunting across the Quebec-Ontario border an intimidating experience, and that’s why Rebecca Collett is the perfect real estate broker for you. “I can navigate both sets of real estate laws, because I know the systems, and I know the marketplace; I know the properties, and I know the areas.” Rebecca resides in Quebec and holds a real estate licence in Ontario. Her knowledge of real estate on both sides of the border uniquely qualifies her to guide Quebec residents when buying property in Ontario. Working with Rebecca is also enjoying the assurance of dealing with a fullfledge broker. “I’m not just a realtor, I am a broker. That is a different licence in Ontario, as opposed to Quebec. We have to take additional courses, gain additional knowledge.” Rebecca makes sure that her clients benefit from her decade of cross-border

real estate experience. She loves to sit down with her clients and fully prepare them to start looking at properties in Ontario. “I handle my business a little bit differently. I give my clients the full education on the buying process, because it is different. That’s where I separate myself from the rest of the pack.” Rebecca does all her planning in advance and meets her clients face to face. The process can be overwhelming: filling out forms, reading listings and other lengthy documents, negotiating, the back and forth... “Your broker is almost your therapist, holding your hand through the whole thing. You really do become a member of the family for that period of time,” Rebecca says with a smile. Rebecca will make a strong positive first and lasting impression that will dispel any misgivings about realtors and brokers. She tells how some potential homebuyers called her back almost two years later after their initial encounter. They were now ready to resume their house hunting and Rebecca was the only person they ever thought about calling back even after all that time. Rebecca Collett can be reached at (613) 677-4919, and you can also visit her website at http://www.moving2ontario.com.

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Discover your local merchants! Cooked with care at The Main Kitchen Jules-Pierre Malartre Special contributor

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it’s comforting to know we can still enjoy the pleasure of a home-cooked meal even when we don’t have time to prepare it ourselves. There are plenty of ready-meal options available to today’s busy people, but The Main Kitchen’s menu offers the quality you deserve and the homey taste and aromas you crave. “Best food in town,” is something that co-proprietor MJ Malo hears regularly about her menu. “Everyone is talking about our Signature Sandwich, a chicken cutlet panino that clients are calling ‘out of this world’.” With comments like those, it’s easy to understand why “Food is our passion” is the slogan of The Main Kitchen. The Main Kitchen in Hudson is a takeout counter that offers all the convenience of ready-made meals combined with the comforting qualities and satisfaction you’d expect out of your own cooking. The menu offers a wide selection of dishes that are certain to satiate your craving on any day.

Say goodbye to the uncertain fare of “TV dinner” style ready-meals and dry sandwiches picked up at the grocery store where freshness is only equated to deep-freeze, and enjoy that same convenience, but with the added bonus of a true culinary treat. The Main Kitchen is renowned for its pizza al taglio and a number of other dishes that will soon become your daily favourites. The Main Kitchen also operates a dining room. The charming BOYB dining area is available on reservation Friday and Saturday evenings. It is also available Thursday evenings for groups of 15 or more. The Main Kitchen would also be honoured to host your private events, or cater them at a location of your choice. “Our aim is to provide happiness and joy through high quality comfort food, to bring people together,” MJ adds. The Main Kitchen is conveniently located at 422 Main Road in Hudson. The takeout counter is open Tuesday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can call MJ at (450) 202-6246, and you can visit the website at www.themainkitchen.ca

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