Your Local Journal - November 24th, 2016 by Your Local Journal

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VOL. 14 NO. 43

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Another one bites the dust After standing for a little over a half-century, the building on Cameron Street in Hudson just below Lakeview Street that housed everything from a hosiery company to the town’s MédiCentre was demolished Tuesday, November 23. See story on page 5. “I demolish my bridges behind me - then there is no choice but forward.” Fridtjof Nansen

Inside Montreal construction to beneﬁt Vaudreuil-Dorion aquatic life

Early candidacy announcement for Vaudreuil-Dorion municipal election

Rigaud approves by-law exemptions at special meeting

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New ﬁsh habitat planned for Vaudreuil Rapids John Jantak Your Local Journal

The inevitable destruction of fish habitats along the portion of the St. Lawrence River where the new Champlain Bridge will be built could be an environmental boon for VaudreuilDorion after Mayor Guy Pilon announced details at the Monday council meeting on November 21 of a compensation plan that will establish a new fish habitat along the Vaudreuil Rapids. The habitat will be created at Parc Sabourin, on the south side of Harwood Boulevard just before the Highway 20 overpass across the Ottawa River that spans Vaudreuil-Dorion and Pincourt, Pilon told Your Local Journal. Pilon said the primary construction company that will build the bridge has been scouting for locations within the Montreal region and determined that the Vaudreuil Rapids would be the best place for the fish habitat. “They will create a place where the fish will be able to reproduce and eventually it will become a great spot for fishermen. More rapids and places where fish will be able to reproduce will be created. It’s already a very popular place where people come to fish in the spring before the water starts to go down in the summer,” said Pilon. “It’ll take about one or two years but

eventually there will be more fish and it will become even better for the fishermen.” Pilon added, saying the project to reconfigure the rapids will only take a few months. “It’ll be a small job to do the rapids,” said Pilon. “They will dump some rocks to create pathways and after that it will be nature that does the rest. It’s not a big thing. You won’t see 20 shovels or anything like that. In fact, it will be very discrete. We’re very happy with the plan and looking forward to seeing the results.” In addition to the fish habitat, Pilon said the contractor will also upgrade Parc Sabourin as part of the compensation package which will make it an ideal destination for both locals and visitors. “The contractor will put in a lot of money in the project which will make the park look a lot better than it does now,” said Pilon. Hazmat gear acquisition Council also announced the acquisition of specialized firefighting hazardous material gear from the Salaberry-de-Valleyfield fire department valued at $25,000 for $6,000. Pilon said the purchase will provide its fire department with additional equipment for a minimal cost which will be useful when responding to emergency situations dealing with chemical spills and fires. “The equipment is slightly used

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Mayor Guy Pilon said a new fish habitat will be created along the Vaudreuil Rapids at Parc Sabourin by the primary contractor who will build the new Champlain Bridge as compensation for the loss of fish habitat along the St. Lawrence River.

which isn’t a problem with us,” said Pilon. “It’s our fire department that deals with hazmat emergencies for the entire Municipalité Régionale de Comté (MRC) de Vaudreuil-Soulanges. We are one of three MRC municipalities that deal with specific emergency situations. “Pincourt takes care of enclosed

spaces underground, Rigaud deals with situations involving height, and we deal with dangerous chemicals. For example, if a truck dumps chemicals on the highway or if there is a building fire with chemicals, we have the equipment and personnel who are able to properly deal with the situation. This is our responsibility.”

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Share the wealth With the financial apex of the holiday season on the horizon, we’re getting news of more retail outlets set to open in the off-island region and while it’s a boom for some, a tipping point always results in an imbalance. The growth of one area results in the dearth of another and the chasm between the two is painfully evident in what is meant to be celebrated as a festive season. If retail therapy tickles your fancy, by all means, indulge - it supports local businesses and keeps the retail grease of the economic gears turning. But good things don’t only come wrapped up in boxes with bows. The Angels of Hudson are again working to bring some holiday magic to those who likely won’t get out to the malls this year. Royal LePage Village will happily sell you a Hudson fireman to do anything legal for four hours and your purchase price will help distribute food baskets to those who don’t have a budget for adequate food, never mind Christmas presents. Myriad artisan shows and craft fairs donate a portion of their proceeds to help community endeavours and animal rescue organizations. Even getting a haircut can make a difference to local charities and organizations as an Île-Perrot hairdresser is donating all proceeds earned December 4 to help make someone’s holidays a little brighter. The dollar is indeed almighty when spending it results in a transaction that has a ripple effect throughout the community. For info on the Angels of Hudson and the Firemen’s Auction, see page 13. For info on the artisan shows, craft fairs, and hair salon, see Things to See & Do on page 19.

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Photo of the week Taken right before the first snowfall of the season, here’s another artful image from Vaudreuil-Dorion resident Tina Rose whose eye was drawn by these last leaves of autumn. Do you have a photo taken in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges or West Island region you’d like to submit as a Photo of the Week? Send it to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca. Due to the popularity of this feature, we’ve had many submissions and will feature them all on our website at www. yourlocaljournal.ca/photo-of-the-week.

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Dear Editor: editor@yourlocaljournal.ca Former Hudson Councillor Robert Spencer Dear Editor, The toxic letter last week accusing former Councillor Robert Spencer of making false accusations against the mayor was downright rude and based on fictional ideas regarding the suspension of the ex-Director General. I defend Mr. Spencer’s actions, as do many other citizens, who, when wrongdoing is perceived, feel it is their duty to act and voice their concerns. The courts then decide whether or not they have cause enough to investigate which is why they did proceed with the case. Frivolous accusations wouldn’t warrant proceeding. As for legal fees, I’m sure the town has insurance to cover most of these costs. I wonder what the legal fees were for the Sheehan case, before that case was finally settled out of court? Let’s get back to the basics in our town: roads, water and sewers, as unglamorous as they seem, these things are what citizens want. Robin Grinnell Hudson Dear Editor, “Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.” Ten simple words that bear so much meaning. Many of us are quick to condemn yet so slow to forgive. We often jump to conclusions without having all the facts at our disposal or let our personal biases unfairly influence our judgements. I was reading the scathing letter of condemnation of Robert Spencer in last week’s Your Local Journal and was saddened by the unfairness of it all. It started out by describing him as a disgraced ex-councillor and a pawn of a vindictive ex- Director General hell-bent on bankrupting the town of Hudson. Based on my knowledge of the situation the ex-DG being referred to wasn’t hell-bent on anything except filling her pockets with ill-gotten gains, and Robert Spencer was numbered among those instrumental in bringing her to justice. Robert Spencer might qualify as many things but a disgraced councillor, NEVER. Robert served this town he loved so well, and its inhabitants faithfully, for many years and was a great source of pride to the town when he was presented Canada’s Governor General’s Medal of Bravery. The wording of the award went as follows: On March 19, 2011, Robert Spencer rescued a man from a possible drowning, in Vaudreuil, Quebec. The victim had ventured out onto snow-covered ice when he fell through. Unable to pull himself

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out, he yelled for help but the area was deserted. Mr. Spencer had just exited his vehicle in the nearby park when he saw the victim in the water. He grabbed long jumper cables from his car and ran to him. Cautiously approaching the edge of the hole, he lay down on the ice and threw one end of the cables to the victim, who grabbed onto them. Despite the weight of the man’s wet clothing, and the breaking ice around them, Mr. Spencer managed to pull him out and bring him to safety. This is a man we should respect, not put down blindly. I disagreed with Robert’s actions concerning the present council and the mayor and was glad to see our mayor vindicated but I believe Robert’s actions, though ill-conceived, were honorably motivated. He never intended for things to go as far as they did, but unfortunately sometimes we inadvertently set wheels in motion that run out of our control and cause damage to innocent lives. I’m glad this unfortunate incident is over, but I’m also saddened to hear that Robert is leaving our fair town because we were richer for his presence (unfortunately $120,000 less richer in legal fees). As far as the statement in the last letter that all the legal cost should be reimbursed to the town as a warning to others, I say bulls---t. We do not need or want a town where people, right or wrong, are afraid to speak out because they fear legal repercussions. That is Donald Trump’s ideal, not ours. Frank Hicks Hudson LBPSB guilty commissioner must resign Dear Editor, The school taxpayers of the Lester B. Pearson School Board (LBPSB) have every right to be updated about issues that deal with the operation of their school board and related ethics rulings. One commissioner has been found guilty on not one but three ethics’ violations. It is time for this this guilty individual to do the honourable thing and resign from her position and stop holding the rest of the council members hostage for selfish reasons. Unofficially, everyone knows who the guilty individual is, yet she continues to play a game of hide and seek behind pseudo argumentation. The verdict by the ethics commissioner is unequivocally clear. Guilty on all three charges! As a school taxpayer, I am demanding that the guilty individual resigns. Continued on page 6

Old Hudson MédiCentre and adjacent house on Cameron torn down Possibly paving the way for new residential condominiums

James Parry and Carmen Marie Fabio Your Local Journal

The former Hudson MédiCentre at 98 Cameron Street, which served local residents from 1965 to early 2011 before being replaced by new premises on Main Road, was demolished this week. And, in an exclusive interview, Mayor Ed Prévost told Your Local Journal November 22, “The plot of land is already sold and will likely be used to build residential condominiums.” He added that a small home on land adjacent to the centre was demolished a few days earlier after it was deemed to be structurally unsound and a safety hazard. The land on which the MédiCentre stood and which was sold by the Town of Hudson to Sylvie Rozon in the spring of 2016, has served many purposes over the decades. First, it was the site of the Hudson Hosiery Company started by a group of local entrepreneurs just before World War II and which, for many years, was the only full-time industry in town until it was destroyed by fire in March, 1965. During its peak years, it employed about 100 local residents. In 1965, the newly-built MédiCentre opened and would go on to house a pharmacy, a dental clinic, Lab Biron medical library, NOVA Hudson, Physioclinique Hudson, and Sue Arsenault Massage Therapy, all of which relocated to the new Medi-Complex on Main Road built by a group of concerned citizens who believed a better facility would attract new doctors and ensure continuation of medical services in Hudson and the immediate surrounding area. As for the pharmacy, that became part of Brunet-Plus who are also in the Medi-Complex, while the dental clinic relocated to Vaudreuil-Dorion. Following their move to the new premises, the Town of Hudson acquired the Cameron property in May 2012 from Norwelhoma Ltd., a locally owned holding company. It paid $200,000 and issued a donation receipt of $250,000 in order to meet market value for the property. The stated objective of the administration at the time was to use the building to temporarily store archives, recreational items belonging to the town including umbrellas and tables, as well as its Community Patrol and Le Pont/Bridging food bank. The patrol left about two years ago and the food bank, now located in the basement of the Medi-Complex, exited this past summer. In early 2016, Hudson Town Coun-

cil officially accepted the highest of two bids for 98 Cameron that had been placed on the market through public tender. One was for $422,000, the other $363,999, with $305,000 having been set as a minimum bid. At the time, the building was deemed to be dilapidated and reportedly infested with mold. “What better reason than to believe that new doctors could not be attracted to work there,” said a spokesperson for the centre on Main Road. Hence the new Medi-Complex!” PHOTO BY JAMES PARRY

It took less than a day to tear down the MédiCentre that had served residents for over 35 years.

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Should news It was with the knowledge that Donald Trump was the American president elect and that Leonard Cohen was dead that I woke up early a couple of weeks ago and decided, curled up with my two rescue dogs, that going back to sleep was the best decision I would likely make all day. A study in opposites, one of the few character traits my dogs share is a love of comfort and remind me constantly that preconceived assumptions on breed-specific behaviours are about as accurate as horoscopes and fortune cookies. My big brave Doberman is afraid of the neighbourhood cats and, when stressed, likes to bury his face, preferably into a human body. He’ll bark dutifully at a knock on the door and then run away leaving me to deal with the situation and assumes his end of the contract has been met. My ‘high-energy’ Jack Russell appears to have narcolepsy and sometimes needs to be carried halfway on her walk with the hope that at least she’ll walk home on her own four legs. “It’s like trying to get toothpaste back into the tube,” said my son of the ordeal of zipping her rubbery frame into her little coat in preparation for going outside in any weather colder than 5º Celsius. This is not, I’m told, the way a Jack Russell should behave. I once had a cat that played fetch, faithfully and repeatedly retrieving a little ball of crumpled cigarette package foil while our grumpy, moody dog was quickly dubbed a ‘Labrador Ignoreit’ for his complete lack of interest in sticks or tennis balls lobbed onto land or water. With an indignant air, he’d glance at our frantic happy faces, loudly encouraging him to go fetch what we’d tossed and perceptibly roll his eyes. Our ‘intelligent’ Border collie, Lady, though blessed with a good heart, was flat out as dumb as a bag of hammers. In one of our first apartments, painting cows on the kitchen walls seemed like a good idea at the time. I guess I did a pretty good job because as soon as she saw them, she began barking. “It’s instinct,” said my boyfriend. “She’s trying to round them up.” Giving due credit, however, she was an excellent mouser while our fat, disengaged cat stared disgustedly out the window, tail flicking in annoyance. If the exception proves the rule, or the existence of the rule, animals have taught me that genus or species characteristics are sometimes merely suggestions and that, thank heavens, there will always be outliers to throw a spanner into the preconceived works. In other words, quirks on this level should exist to keep things interesting. But in the greater scheme of things, when all is not as it should be, pay attention to the dogs. Roll over, cuddle up, and go back to sleep.

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Continued from page 4 If she refuses to resign, I expect the other LBPSB commissioners to do the right thing in addressing this unacceptable situation. If they do not have the courage to stand up publicly to denounce this guilty commissioner’s action then their option is to ensure that there is no quorum for the pending upcoming meetings. This individual has to resign for the good of the school board and more importantly for the welfare of our students’ education. Luc Horne Vaudreuil-Dorion Hudson Sandy Beach petition Dear Editor, I’m sure many of you are aware that I have started a petition to have the town of Hudson hold a referendum to ask the residents if they would like the town to enter into negotiations with the owner of the large parcel of land surrounding Sandy Beach to purchase the property and preserve it as a nature park adjoining Jack Layton Park. The owner has three distinct parcels of land. I am only asking the town to purchase the largest, undeveloped parcel which includes Sandy Beach and leave the two remaining parcels as developable land for senior housing and private homes. This part of Hudson is unique in that it is on the lake, it is home to an incredible number of wildlife and fauna species, it has the Vivery River meandering through it, it is used by many Hudson residents daily and year around, it attracts people from outside our community who come here to experience the uniqueness of Hudson and who contribute to our local businesses, and it provides a place for art and nature to meet and be enjoyed by everyone. There isn’t another place like it and if it is developed, it will be gone forever. I’m sure you have all heard rumours about the asking price of the property, but they are just rumours. Until the town agrees to enter into negotiations with the owner and settle on a price, we don’t know what the real cost is. Perhaps the town can find other groups, agencies, and individuals interested in contributing funds instead of borrowing all of it themselves. The important

thing is to agree that this unique part of Hudson needs to be protected and preserved for everyone forever. Please visit the website sandybeachhudson.wixsite.com/naturepark and sign the petition. Many thanks, Richard Grinnell Hudson St. Lazare Infrastructure Dear Editor, St. Lazare has three or four new developments presently under construction, which will add more than 1,000 new homes to the area within the next couple of years, meaning an additional 3,000 to 4,000 people requiring services, such as sewers, water, schools, grocery stores, etc. and an estimated an additional 900,000 to 1.25 million liters of water will be required every day, from our already-stressed water system. (Based on Canada-wide, 2011 Municipal Water Use Report). One thousand new homes will mean 1,000 to 1,500 more cars using St. Angelique, and other roads in St. Lazare, which are already congested in the mornings, evenings and weekends. Approximately 1,000 to 1,500 new children will require places in daycares or schools and, with limited schools in the area, more school buses will be on the roads to transport them to other locations. During the run-up to this by-election on September 25, only one candidate in District 4, Marc Esculier is talking about the issues that really need to be addressed.....Water... Sewers... Traffic... The present administration does not have infrastructure as its priority, they are building “castles in the sky” with their ill-timed, presently under construction luxury $10 million Town Hall, the recently completed Fire Station at $5 million, $2 million for two years on Au Gallop, increased employees and payroll costs, plus more than $2 million for an expensive, high-maintenance pond (Dune Lake). All of these projects add to the town’s debt and none of these projects do anything to make St. Lazare residents’ lives better or easier, the exception being the new fire station. St. Lazare is a wonderful place to live, but every town has its limits as to how much it can provide - safe drinking water, infrastructure, roads, schools, etc. at a reasonable cost. Continued on page 16

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The next Vaudreuil-Dorion municipal election may still be just under one year away, but for Pierre Séguin, it’s the perfect time to declare his candidacy for the city’s top position as mayor which he announced during a press conference on Monday, November 21. A resident of Vaudreuil-Dorion, Séguin has nearly 25 years experience as a businessman and a lawyer in the region and has extensive experience dealing with complex cases involving commercial, municipal, real-estate, zoning and environmental issues. He has also been at recent council meetings raising issues during question period such as the city’s financial

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Vaudreuil-Dorion businessman and lawyer Pierre Séguin is throwing an early hat into the political ring in announcing his candidacy for mayor in the 2017 municipal elections.

involvement and participation in the international United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) organization. “Many citizens with whom I speak are disillusioned with the anarchic development of the city. Furthermore, the current climate in the municipal council leaves very little room for citizen participation,” Séguin stated in his press release. “Currently the status quo does not allow for accessible and transparent information on important issues. People must realize that this trend is not inevitable. They can make a difference by opting for a vision which includes and involves all. This is exactly what I intend to bring to our city,” Séguin added. When asked why he decided to announce his candidacy so early, Séguin told Your Local Journal that while it may still be roughly a year until the election, it’ll give him time to organize his campaign and select the appropriate candidates who will each run for the respective council spots in the city’s eight municipal electoral districts. Séguin realizes there will be a lull in the New Year before the election campaign enters full gear and pledged that his team will be ready by early next summer because the issues that he feels are of concern for the city’s residents will already be in the public mind. He’s already taken a position about the recent announcement made by the Harden Group about their plans to build new shopping plazas around the Highway 20-30-40 corridor. While increased business is always desirable, Séguin feels the current municipal administration is not taking into account what the impact will be for motorists and commuters in the area as traffic density increases or on existing businesses that will face increased competition. “If you drive around the city, you’ll notice there are a lot of commercial spaces for rent and we also see businesses that are closing,” said Séguin.

“It’s not realistic to think about new shopping centres when we have empty stores.” Mayor Guy Pilon had no immediate comment on Séguin’s candidacy except to say that his mayoral declaration has been accepted. Pilon added that he will be ready to respond to Séguin’s comments when it’s time. “The fact is that to make an announcement before Christmas means that people will forget everything,”

said Pilon. “It’s not a federal or provincial election – it’s a municipal election. To be a candidate, you really have to be very up-to-date and with it about a year before the election, people get tired hearing about it. “Right now, whatever he’s doing is okay but he still hasn’t announced the candidates who will be running with him as he said he would about two months ago,” Pilon added.

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Former band leader Stan Martin Sepchuk turns 99 years young “Frank Sinatra told me to get rid of the drummer. I did. But just for one memorable night.” James Parry Your Local Journal

As clearly as if it was yesterday, Hudsonite Stan Martin Sepchuk remembers the night he met Frank Sinatra. His band at the time, Stan Martin and his Dixie Rascals - back in the 50s - had been booked to back up Old Blue Eyes at a nightclub in Montreal. The Rascals came with impeccable credentials having played in town with Dean Martin - another member of the famous Hollywood Rat Pack - just a few weeks before. During the rehearsal, however, and right after the first number, Sinatra turned to Sepchuk and said, “Get rid of the drummer. I can’t work with him!” Laughs Sepchuk, “What could I do? He was Sinatra. So I changed my drummer. But just for that one night. And the band played on!” This is just one of the many fond memories that Sepchuk has of his glory days as one of Montreal’s top band leaders when the city was a must-play magnet for super stars such as Sinatra, ‘Dino’, Paul Anka, and Louis Armstrong. As I learned this past weekend at a very special birthday party for ‘Stan the Man’ who just turned 99 years young celebrating with family and a small

group of friends in Hudson in fine fettle, while taking time out for an exclusive interview with Your Local Journal. It would take a book to do his story justice. But here’s the high notes of the man who has never lost his love of music, love of life, and his inimitable sense of humour. Born in Montreal in 1917 - together with his siblings comprising four brothers and three sisters - as a kid he swapped his bicycle for a trumpet with some guy playing in the local Salvation Army Band. He would go on to graduate from McGill University with a degree in music. Then form his own band, playing trumpet and trombone, with gigs galore at Montreal nightclubs and Belmont Park when World War II broke out. “That changed everything,” said Sepchuk, who today is the oldest member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #115 in Hudson. “I enlisted with the Canadian Air Force, wanting to serve as an airplane mechanic but it didn’t work out that way. They learned of my musical experience and put me in charge of their dance band playing for officers and on special occasions throughout Canada and the United States.” Another anecdote. “I’ll never forget flying back from Newfoundland, where

we had been playing, to St. Hubert Airport. It was in a Liberator and someone had forgotten to turn the heating on. When we landed, several people on the flight had frostbite and lost their fingers and toes. I didn’t. But I really believe that I am lucky to be alive today.” Asked if he still played the trumpet or trombone today? Sepchuk laughed, “Hey, I’m just glad to be breathing!” Continued on page 18

PHOTO COURTESY OF MELODY SEPCHUK

Back in their hayday, Stan Martin Sepchuk and his Dixie Rascals backed many big name artists at leading nightclubs in Montreal.

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‘Stan The Man’ celebrates with his daughter, Melody (immediately behind him) and granddaughter, Emilie (to his left) and friends at the home of neighbours Greg and Jen Baumeister.

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A special Rigaud town council meeting to expedite the processing of three minor derogations and a modification to the town’s human resources policy was held Monday, November 21. The first minor derogation request dealt with the construction of a shed and a parking space in an environmentally protected area along a waterway at 30 rue Saint-Viateur. The owners of the property pointed out the waterway is actually a man-made drainage ditch. Mayor Hans Gruenwald Jr., who was chairing the meeting, clarified the definition of waterway. “In Québec, they are all waterways, man-made or not, and it’s been that way for three years,” he said which appeared to be a surprise to the property owners. Council approved the request with certain conditions including that the property owners must work with the Conseil du basin versant de la region de Vaudreuil-Soulanges (COBAVERVS) to create a natural landscaped barrier between the shed and the ditch and the parking area must be graveled not paved. The work is to be carried out during 2017. It came to light in the process of reading the minor derogation that the parking area is for a tow truck and that parking of such vehicles in a residential driveway is not permitted. The owner said he has a document from the Québec government that permits him to park the vehicle in his driveway. He pointed out that a lot of tow truck drivers in the area are doing the same thing and added that it doesn’t make sense for him to be called out in an emergency situation and have to drive from Rigaud to Saint-Lazare to get the tow truck and then go to the scene of the emergency. In the end, he and the mayor agreed that the tow truck park-

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Q. I received in my name a $291 photo radar ticket for speeding (107 km in an 80 km zone) on Highway 40, near Vaudreuil-Dorion, in a construction zone. My husband was driving. Any defense? A.Yes, but first let’s narrow down the field of possible defenses. Opinions are not defenses. Pleading that photo radars are a cash cow, in low accident zones, with construction workers making sporadic appearances, does not change the law. On the plus side, it’s proven these devices do reduce accidents. If opinions on photo radars were written on asphalt, you could cover the construction zone you’re referring to. Let’s focus more on the law that states you either pay the fine or contest your guilt in court. This is obfuscated by another option written in your ticket. You can sign a declaration stating your husband was the driver, not you. The ticket will then be resent to him. Understandably, this cooperation with the prosecution to establish damning evidence against your husband may run counter to instinctive legal logic. It’s usually a prosecutor’s job to identify - beyond any doubt - the person driving. This legal procedure now makes you a participant in building the prosecutor’s case. You also have the burden of proving defective equipment since there is a legal presumption that everything in the photo radar is working just fine. It’s very hard to win. Recent newspaper coverage states that in over 100,000 photo radar disputes in court, the success rate is practically zero. Let’s explore why this could be. With photo radar, the legislation refers to ticketing the owner of the car, which makes speeding under photo radar an absolute liability offence offering few defenses, like a parking ticket. There are no demerit points either. The identical case of speeding under a police-held radar gun offers more defenses. The guilty there suffer demerit points creating a puzzling two-tier system for the same offence. Let’s look at a few defenses that have not worked with photo radar. A defense of necessity such as forcibly speeding with the rush hour pack or a defense raising doubt about the calibration of the photo radar have not had much success. Stooling on your boss who borrowed your car or invoking invasion of privacy rights have not been judged as being against the charter. However, photo radar is now due for a big fight, after a long gestative period since 2009 when photo radar arrived in Quebec. An important legal ‘defense’ was born in September, 2016. In the recent case of Audette vs. DPCP a Superior Court judge ruled against the prosecution in a red-light photo radar case. In that case the ticket referred to numerous sections of law dealing with the red-light infraction. The ticket cited the general section in the law on running a red-light. This general section, not tied to photo radar, talks about the driver being responsible thus requiring the prosecutor to prove who was driving. The same ticket also referred to another section of the law but this one on photo radar used to identify cars running red-lights. That section made the owner responsible (unless you prove someone else was driving). The judge decided that a defendant couldn’t prepare a proper defense if there is questioning on which one of the two sections applies to the defendant. The burden of evidence and its presentation varies you see, depending on the section you read and apply. It was judged invalid; the two sections cannot coexist in the same ticket. You can use this important precedent to bolster your case if you, or your husband, contest your guilt, since the same principles, in my view, apply for speeding tickets. Please send your legal questions to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca Website of law office: vmaranda.com Thursday, November 24, 2016

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PARRYWINKLE JAMES PARRY Let’s go wild this week. For it seems that just about at every turn these past few days, I have come face to face - well, figuratively speaking - with PHOTO BY MAURICE JEFFERIES the wonder of wildlife in our little community by the Lake of Two Mountains. --------------ON THE WILD SIDE - Beginning with the fabulous flocks of Canada geese and assorted duck species once again gathering in the bay before swanning off south to warmer climes. More ducks on Pine Meadows, formerly Pine Lake. Reports of at least two big antlered buck deer doing their best to avoid crossbow hunters - yes, it’s legal in Hudson - out Como way. Foxes just about everywhere - including a magnificent specimen right on my front lawn last Friday unlike some I’ve seen while driving west this past summer on Main Road that look long past their prime - that are apparently having a field day snacking on the riotous rabbit population that has reportedly thrived this past summer. I was intrigued to discover, by the way, that cats are not on their menu. Seems they have learned from bitter experience that felines have sharp claws and are best not to mess with. Field mice, voles, and squirrels make for much easier prey. Then, of course, there is Canada’s newly-named national bird, at least by The Royal Canadian Geographic Society, the awesome avian Grey Jay, a cousin of the raven and crow that spends its entire life in the boreal forests right across Canada and nowhere else on Earth. And known by our Native people as Wisaked-jak or Whiskey Jack. That, in my ignorance, I never even knew existed. Come on. To be honest, did you? --------------FOR THE BIRDS - And so it was that I headed down this past weekend to one of Canada’s most respected wild bird conservation centres that, believe it or not, started out in a barn built in 1837 and which for the past 20 years

has been providing professional and compassionate care to injured and orphaned wild birds from throughout the region all year round. I’m speaking, of course, about Hudson’s Le Nichoir Wild Bird Conservation Centre at 637 Main which, just a couple of weeks ago, officially opened its new 560-square-metre building. I caught up with executive director, Susan Wylie, who showed me around. Wow, was I impressed! For over and above specialized bird care areas that include a clinic, nursery area, and a kitchen specifically designed for preparing feathered-friendly meals for the birdies, there is a classroom open to groups wanting to learn more about birds and their habitat. All of which will be open for guided tours for the entire community this Saturday, November 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. And where one will be invited to walk the trails of the Clarke Sydenham Nature Reserve and get in some early Christmas shopping at the Centre’s La Plume Verte Boutique. Where, incidentally, my beautiful Sunshine bought an Audubon Baltimore Oriole to add to our growing collection and which - at the push of a button - is now chirping away as I write. --------------PARTRIDGES & TURTLE DOVES Oops, now I need a wildlife segue into other events that I have been covering these past few days - or will be covering - now that the festive season is upon us and Christmas Day is just 30 days away. Sheesh! Ah, I got it. The carol, The Twelve Days of Christmas, first published in England in 1780 without music and as a chant or rhyme and actually thought to be French in origin. For as the first three verses go: On the First day of Christmas my true love sent to me a Partridge in a Pear Tree. On the Second day of Christmas my true love sent to me two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree. On the Third day of Christmas my true love sent to me three French Hens, two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree. Yeh, kind of repetitive, I know. But at

--------------HO. HO. HO! - So here goes. Together with Mireille, I stopped by St. Mary’s Parish Hall for the first of our town’s church bazaars just after nine on Saturday morning and their famous chicken pot pies were almost all sold out. Then off to the people-packed Alena Kirby Boutique on Harwood celebrating its 30th anniversary in fine style - with what has to be the most impressive in-store Christmas tree for miles around - while welcoming early Christmas shoppers from throughout the region and serving up delectable nibbles. This Saturday, November 26, we will be heading over to St. James’ Church, 642 Main, for their Christmas Bazaar running from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. complete with hand-made wreaths and sprays that always sell out fast, a Christmas boutique, bake table and attic treasures. The very same day, and continuing on Sunday, the Hudson Christmas Craft Show will be at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre, 394 Main, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. raising funds for the Westwood Senior High School IDP (International Development Project in Honduras) with live music and some 25 different vendors participating. And then on Saturday evening, there’s the Wyman Annual Turkey Dinner at 513 Main with sittings at 5:30 and 7 p.m. and for which tickets can be picked up at May’s Studio, 459 Main, and the Church Office by calling (450) 458-4912. Permit me a personal observation here dear readers. No question that all are praiseworthy and worth supporting. And all are volunteer run. But all, in essence and on the very same day, competing for our time, commitment, and disposable income - albeit for a good cause when perhaps we have other things and priorities to take care of at home with family and friends. Just a personal comment. And I’m not sure what the solution, if any, is. But I respectfully suggest that it does bear thinking about for next year! Oh yes, still in the holiday spirit, on Monday night, November 28, at the Hudson Village Theatre, 28 Wharf, Royal LePage Village, is once again hosting its Annual Auction in aid of the Fireman’s Christmas Basket Fund opening for viewing at 6.30 p.m. and with the bidding starting at 7 p.m. with

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Le Pont/Bridging food bank founder and president, Carol Laws, shown here with Hudson’s IGA Sobeys manager, Louis Thiffault, and assistant manager, Daniel Normand, welcomed the news this week that the store will be continuing its tradition of helping families in need over the holiday season with special pre-packed bags now available on Main Road.

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Looking forward to welcoming one and all to an open house at Le Nichoir on Saturday, November 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., are volunteer Dylan Robinson, executive director Susan Wylie, and office coordinator Carolyn Cantley.

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PHOTO BY JAMES PARRY

Stan and Alena Kirby welcomed hundreds of new and long-time clients, including Helen Warren of Ile Perrot (centre), during the daylong celebration of their boutique’s 30th anniversary this past Saturday.

all funds raised going towards Le Pont/ Bridging food bank. --------------BAGGING IT AT IGA - And here’s another marvelous initiative in support of our local food bank. This time on the part of IGA Sobeys in Hudson. Learned from manager, Louis Thifault, that the store - in support of La Guignolée and more specifically Carol Laws and her team - has pre-packaged two sets of much-needed non-perishable items with each bag going for $10. Check them out just to the right as you enter. Pick one or more, pay at the cash, and they will be picked up by Carol or one of her dedicated volunteers the very same day for sorting and subsequent delivery to individuals and families in need this holiday season. Says Carol, “It is so appreciated. Former owner, Michel Poirier, and IGA have been supporting us for many years now. And we are pleased that the tradition is continuing.” --------------FAREWELL CLAUDETTE - In closing, and still at IGA, like management, staff, and so many shoppers there, was saddened to learn of the passing last week of Claudette Demers after being diagnosed with terminal cancer in August. For the past three years or so, Claudette - the sister of Jacques Demers - was the lady one went to at the sampling counter to check out and taste specials being offered that day. She was always so positive, professional, gracious, and a true ambassador at large for the store. And she will be missed! P.S.: Enough of this B.S. rumour sweeping through town that the IGA store in Hudson is closing following sightings by some early shoppers of management and staff crying last Thursday morning. According to the usual negative nabob suspects who always seem to delight in reporting - often unfounded and just based on gossip - bad news about our community, and who put it down to them having lost their jobs. In fact, it was all because of Claudette’s passing. Get a life folks! And that’s a wrap! E-mail: creation@videotron.ca

Somewhere over the rainbow, pantomime returns to Hudson Village Theatre this Christmas Glen Robinson directs the magical take of the Wizard of Oz December 15 through January 8 James Parry

told that they must first complete certain tasks before he fulfills their wishes. Well, for lovers of pantomime, their Well, they may not be in Kansas wishes will certainly come true in this anymore. But they will certainly be in laugh-filled production - complete Hudson this Christmas and holiday with music, dance, and song - directed season delighting old and young alike by Glen Robinson, and on stage for 20 in true pantomime style as they wend performances at Hudson Village Thetheir way along the Yellow Brick Road atre, 28 Wharf Road, from December and come up against hair-raising en15 through January 8. counters that have captured imagina“What makes for a good panto?” tions since 1939 when Judy Garland was asked Robinson who last year diin her sequined red slippers first sang rected Peter Pan and the year before, Over The Rainbow in the MGM movie, Cinderella, at HVT. “Good acting, inThe Wizard of Oz. novative choreography, live band muIn a magical tale that sees Dorosic, and a great story with a good moral thy, her Aunt Em, and her beloved message,” he replied. pet pooch Toto, being blown away in With some 100 actors on stage – a tornado and the panto being coming to rest in double cast - aged Good acting, innovative a fairytale land from four to 65, choreography, live band mucalled Oz. Where and a crew of 22 sic, and a great story with a they team up with with five in the a very unusual band, the progood moral message. cast of characters duction began - Glen Robinson - the Scarecrow, rehearsals back in Tin Woodman, September with and Cowardly Lion - and embark upon set design by Lea Durocher, musical a quest to see the Wizard of Oz in the direction by Andrew McCafferty, and Emerald City, each of them seeking choreography by Kerwin Barrington. what they want most in life, only to be Sure sounds like a lot of fun for the Your Local Journal

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The Cowardly Lion and friends join Dorothy and her pet pooch Toto en route to the Emerald City in Hudson Village Theatre’s Christmas panto, The Wizard of Oz.

entire family at HVT and here’s a fun fact about the 1939 movie that I doubt will be replicated in the panto for obvious reasons. Evidently the special effects crew used flavoured Jell-O powder to colour the horses for the Emerald City scenes. It was a fast and snappy shoot since said horses got

a taste for it and were always licking themselves clean. Now that is the stuff of panto! For reservations, call the HVT Box Office at (450) 458-5361. And don’t be afraid to laugh at the punny jokes folks. After all, in panto, the punnier the jokes the better!

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While many in the world rolled their eyes incredulously when Donald J. Trump first ventured into the political arena, Pointe des Cascades resident Stewart Sargeant saw it as a unique marketing opportunity. The owner of card and collectibles Breygent Marketing Inc. took a workshop at MatterThings Inc. 3D Printing in Pincourt to design a baseball-sized likeness of Trump’s head destined to perch on the top of a tiny stick-figure body. Working with the team, they devised a three-inch tall likeness of the American president elect with a malleable and squishable head, perfect for venting frustrations. José Hoyo and Claudia Schmidt who

started their enterprise in Pincourt’s Faubourg de l’Île Shopping Centre at the end of 2014, now have over 25 3D printers onsite. “Our designer Alexander Gonzalez took about 20 hours to model it,” said Hoyo of his work with Sargeant. “It’s a Canadian-made Trump.” “We built (the prototype) in a highprecision machine (FormLabs SLA 3D) then my nephew Konrad Schmidt painted the colour scheme and it was sent off to China for mass production.” Sargeant had to pay Trump a fee for permission to reproduce his likeness and is reportedly in the process of recreating the characters from the 1970s rock band Kiss. The entire Trump Squeezeez process, from conception to execution, took about three months.

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Year 26: Here come The Angels of Hudson Averil Robinson Special contributor

Residents from Hudson, St. Lazare, Rigaud and Vaudreuil-Dorion, known as ‘The Angels of Hudson’ have for 26 years generously organized a Christmas for those less fortunate and alone. Nazareth House and Ann’s House, located on Seymour Street in Montreal together house 45 men and women who are without families. All would otherwise be living on the street. Every Christmas, the Angels ask the local families to put together a gift bag for each resident with a card signed by them. The gift bags will be delivered by The Angels in time for Christmas Day, so everyone will have a “family” for the

day. At Nazareth House a sumptuous Christmas turkey dinner is provided and served by the organizers, Averil Robinson and her helpers. In addition, on December 10, Hudson residents Linnea and Marcus Owen head the project of providing a Christmas lunch and a new toy for each of the 65 underprivileged children at the Continuité Famille auprès des Détenues (CFAD) Organization in Montreal. For many of these children it will be the only gift they will receive this Christmas. Help is needed to make and provide sandwiches, vegetable platters, and baked goods for the lunch. Your donation of a new toy is needed to fulfill every child’s dream of a gift for

Christmas. To donate a new toy, food Thank you to everyone that can for the lunch on December 10, to give help The Angels of Hudson make a a cash donation, or provide a gift bag special Christmas for those who will for Ann’s House please contact Linnea otherwise be without. and Marcus Owen at (450) 458-8627 or email linmarc@ videotron.ca. To “Adopt a Grandpa” at Nazareth House or to donate and preNOV. 25 & 26 Friday/vendredi: 6pm - 9pm pare food for the Saturday/samedi: 5pm - 9pm DEC. 2 & 3 Christmas dinner at Nazareth Free Admission (Supported by your donations) House, please Entrée gratuite (soutenu par vos dons) contact Averil Robinson at (514) 916-1341 or email averil.robinson@ AN OUTDOOR INTERACTIVE MUSICAL THEATRE WITH OVER 120 ACTORS AND LIVE ANIMALS gmail.com.

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Residents at Montreal’s Nazareth House, Ann’s House, and children at the CFAD organization will benefit from the Angels of Hudson’s 27th annual contributions to make their holidays a little brighter.

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The Claudel-Canimex String Quartet Steve Ambler Special contributor

The second concert of the 34rd season of the Hudson Chamber Music Series will take place November 27 at 4 p.m. in St. James Church Hall, 642 Main Road, Hudson. The ClaudelCanimex String Quartet will perform works by Verdi, Bédard, and Dvorak. The quartet’s members are Élaine Marcil and Flavie Gagnon (violins), Annie Parent (viola) and Jeanne de Chantal Marcil (cello). The group debuted in 1989 and take their name from sculptor Camille Claudel. They have an extensive repertory from the Romantic and modern periods and have also commissioned numerous works by renowned contemporary female composers including Sophia Gubaidulina and Thea Musgrave. “Canimex” was appended to the group’s name in 2005 when Canimex Group loaned them a complete set of instruments and bows by the famed French violin maker Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume. The perfectly matched sound of these extraordinary instruments, as well as the ensemble’s refined blend through years of playing together, enables the quartet to achieve a rare musical cohesion. They are active on the Canadian and international scenes and have performed at numerous prestigious chamber music festivals. Their discography is extensive and includes the

complete string quartets of Mendelssohn and Prokofiev as well as many of Dvorak’s quartets. They have a keen interest in promoting contemporary music, and their programmes (including Sunday’s) often include works by Canadian composers. Giuseppe Verdi is, of course, best known as an opera composer. His String Quartet in E Minor is his only known chamber work. He composed it while waiting for the premiere of his opera Aida in 1873. It was performed at an informal recital at his hotel two days after the premiere of Aida in Naples. Although Verdi wrote the quartet in his leisure moments, there are no fewer than 27 available recordings listed on arkivmusic.com (versus 99 recordings of Aida). The audience will be able to judge for themselves whether Verdi should have devoted a little more of his time to chamber music. Denis Bédard, born in Quebec City in 1950, has been the organist and music director of the Holy Rosary Cathedral in Vancouver since 2001. He shares at least two traits with Verdi. Most of his music is for media other than chamber groups (he is best known as a composer of works for organ and choir). His only String Quartet is a happy exception to this rule. Also, like Verdi, he has a strong gift for melody. Many of his organ compositions are available for viewing and listening

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The Claudel-Canimex String Quartet will grace the stage November 27 in St. James Church Hall with a selection of compositions, traditional and contemporary.

on YouTube. Antonin Dvorak, in contrast to the other two composers on the programme, did devote much of his time to composing chamber works. His String Quartet number 12 in F Major (the “American”) is one of the best known and loved of his works and is one of the most popular works in the chamber music repertoire. Dvorak’s gift for melody is in no doubt whatsoever. As the subtitle would suggest, he composed the quartet during his stay in the United States, a fruitful period in which he also composed his famous New World Symphony. The influence

of African-American spirituals can be heard in both works. As usual, patrons will be able to meet and discuss with the artists after the concert. Albums by the artists will be available for purchase. Tickets will be available at the door for $25 (seniors $20, children under 14 free). For more information phone (450) 458-4088 or (450) 458-5107 or log on to the Hudson Chamber Music Series website at http://www.hudsonchambermusic.ca/index.html. The website includes the full schedule of concerts for the season.

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The English Gardener Panticulata Hydrangea with its big, robust white flower trusses that always turn pink in late October-early November and which are now brown and dying. As always, I have cut some of the white and pink blooms atop their strong stems and placed them in vases – without water – to put in the house. But now it is time to tackle the shrub itself. “So what does one do?” as I was asked - coincidentally - by a reader this week. Well, there are different theories. Made even more confusing by the fact that it’s estimated that they comprise a genus of about 75 species of flowering plants native to southern and eastern Asia and the Americas. Although all fall into one of three main varieties. Namely Hydrangea macrophylla, Hydrangea arborescens,

and Hydrangea paniculata. And if you do not know what type is growing in your garden, you may want to go on the web and check out hydrangeashydrangeas.com/identify.html. Some experts suggest whacking them down to the ground. Others, merely pruning them and trimming out crossing branches and those that do not contribute to an attractive shape the following year. As I say, it’s complicated. And which is why I’m happy with my Panticulata shrub with its strong trunk and healthy branches that I cut down by a third every winter as new blooms only grow on new branches that invariably shoot up every year. As for the symbolism of Hydrangeas? Well, as I have learned, that too can be a little confusing. Some say it is linked to vanity and boastfulness, perhaps because of its abundance of petals and gorgeous roundish shape. Others opine that a bouquet of its blooms is reflective of the giver’s gratefulness for the recipient’s understanding.

get comprehensive feasibility studies done by third-party experts regarding the limited capacity of St. Lazare services, water, sewers and roads, before giving any more developers the go-ahead, to use all of our local parks and green spaces for uncontrolled development. There are already water shortages, restrictions and problems, so with 1,000 more homes, who knows what will happen? Drainage on side streets, in the downtown area, is a very serious problem. At the end of some streets, pumps are used on a regular basis by town

workers to help with this unacceptable situation. Band-Aids are applied on a weekly basis to serious problems, therefore infrastructure should have been a priority. There are already weekly sewer pipe backups. More development and more houses will mean more frequent sewer backups, so something will certainly ‘hit the fan’ in the downtown area, sometime in the future. St. Angelique needs to be widened for increasing traffic flow, traffic lights will need to be added a critical places

Healthily handling Hydrangeas James Parry Your Local Journal

With the first snow having fallen on our gardens earlier this week, just going over my check PHOTO BY GREG JONES list of things-to-do before we might have to start shoveling the white stuff. And was just congratulating myself that I was about on schedule - having just whacked down the ornamental grasses so as to give the plants a healthy start in the spring without new shoots having to fight through a mass carpet of sodden stems – when I remembered my Hydrangea. Sometimes known as Hortensia. They have been magnificent this summer. Particularly my ever-faithful

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Continued from page 6 The present administration of St. Lazare seem to be giving out building development permits with little, if any, public plans for upgrading the existing infrastructure, or it seems, any intent in fixing the critical infrastructure in the downtown area, within the foreseeable future. The town needs to ‘put the brakes’ on any more development, and

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My beautiful Hydrangea, whose blooms are first white then pink and now brown, is soon to sleep under a blanket of white snow this winter.

Hey, what do I know? But I do know that I’m now off to prune my beautiful Hydrangea. Before the next snowflake falls! Have fun in your garden. And take heart. This week’s snow isn’t going to last! E-mail: creation@videotron.ca around the town, the bicycle path on St. Angelique needs to be totally separated from the road in order to protect cyclists, young and old. The town of St. Lazare needs to take care of the infrastructure needs for its existing residents, before building ‘Castles in the Sky’ and letting developers take away our remaining green spaces, at what could be a very high cost to our present way of life in St. Lazare. Alan Nicol St. Lazare

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of every faith and nationality. And if you were to ask me whether I would recommend it to young people, I would tell them to take it up at an early age. Join a school band. Or create your own as I did. You don’t have to be the best. You just have to love playing. Everyone likes music and,

depending on how good you are, you will always be able to put bread on the table.” At which point, it was time for him to cut his birthday cake baked by his daughter, Melody. But just before doing so, he turned to me and said, “Oh yes, just remembered. We also played

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To submit your â&#x20AC;&#x153;Things to See and Doâ&#x20AC;?, 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-proĎ&#x201D;it, and community based groups. HUDSON Hudson Christmas Craft Show November 26 and 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Centre Communautaire Stephen F. Shaar, 394 Main Road.Â This fundraiser will be for the Westwood Senior High School I.D.P. (development project in Honduras).Â There will be 25 different vendors, live music from 12 to 1 p.m. both days, customer appreciation raffle, regular raffles, and cafĂŠ with light lunch.Â Free admission. All are welcome.

welcomed. Catch The Spirit CafĂŠ welcomes Terry Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shaughnessy, Executive Director of Greenwood Centre for Living History. The topic is â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;History & Spirituality.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The CafĂŠ takes place Sunday, November 27, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Saint Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hall, 273 Main Road. Tea, coffee and cafĂŠ style food will be served. A free-will offering to defray expenses and a donation of non-perishable food items for Le Pont/Bridging food bank would be greatly appreciated. Ă&#x17D;LE PERROT

The Greenwood Singers present their Christmas concert â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Carols for a Midwinter Nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Wednesday, December 7, at 7:30 p.m. at St. James Church, 642 Main Road. Tickets: $25 (includes reception). Receptions: choice of pre-concert dessert and coffee at Greenwood, 254 Main Road, at 6 p.m. or post-concert refreshments at St. James Church. Tickets available at Boutique Pure Art or by calling (450) 4585396). www.greenwood-centre-hudson. org. Experience the magic of Christmas, the fellowship of neighbours and friends, and a fun shopping experience at the Hudson Community Centre, 394 Main Road. Witness the lighting of the lights, enjoy Hudsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heavenly carolers and enter Hudsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s craziest Christmas sweater competition. A Scottish bagpiper will be piping at the outside lighting of the lights ceremony at 7 p.m. and then heading inside to serenade the indoor shoppers. The Christmas market, sponsored by the town of Hudson and Hudsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s downtown merchants, takes place Friday, December 2, between 3:30 and 8:30 p.m. There will be door prizes, games, treats, movies for the kids and other special treats. Delight in the Christmas spirit, shop for presents and cherish this celebration of Christmas with your family and friends.Â All are welcome! The St. Jamesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Church Women will hold their Christmas Bazaar November 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 642 Main Road. Handmade wreaths and sprays, a bake table loaded with delicious home baking, and attic treasurers, with something for everyone, will be available.Â As well as special hand crafted decorations for your Christmas tree and a coffee shop where morning coffee and light lunch will be served.Â There will be a silent auction and much more. Everyone welcome.

A Cut for a Cause takes place Sunday, December 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 100A boulevard Perrot. Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cut - $10. Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cut- $20. For an appointment call (514) 425-0355 All Proceeds go towards different charities and organizations. For more info visit: www.facebook.com/saloncrystal. PINCOURT The St. Patrick of the Island Christmas Bazaar takes place Saturday, November 26, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 27, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 278 Shamrock Drive. Join us for Christmas Crafts, Bake Table, Lunch Room, White Elephant Table, and books. CASCA Vaudreuil-DorionÂ will be holding an adoption day Saturday, November 26, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., at Faubourg de lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ă&#x17D;le Shopping Centre, 101 Cardinal-LĂŠger Blvd.Â For information regarding our adoption days, contactÂ vaudreuil@cascaorg.caÂ or visitÂ www.cascaorg. ca. Â 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 The Low Vision Self-Help Association, a non-profit support group for persons who are visually impaired, will host a Christmas Concert featuring the Guffman 5 Choir Wednesday, November 30, 7:45 p.m., at Church of St. John the Baptist, 233 Ste. Claire Avenue. There will be a freewill offering in support of the association. Refreshments will be served. Lions Club fruitcake, cherry cake and shortbread cookies will be available for sale, also CDs of the Guffman 5 Choir. The Low Vision

group has hosted a Christmas concert every year as a fundraising event since its inception in 1988. It holds monthly meetings during the year to help its members learn to adjust to, and cope with, living with vision loss. For more information, phone (514) 694-2965 or (514) 626-2640 or follow us at: www.facebook.com/LowVisionSelfHelpAssociation. The Lakeshore Concert Band is presenting its Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas Concert Saturday, December 10, 3 p.m., at Valois United Church, 70 Belmont Avenue. Proceeds from money donations at the door and the sale of refreshments will be donated to a family charity. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss our special invited guest, visiting from the North Pole! For more info call (514) 428-0292 The Artisan Fair and Bake Sale is being held Saturday, December 3, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Valois United Church, 70 Belmont Avenue. Offered for sale will be the crafts of 20 artisans, home-baking, meat pies, quilts and used books. Tea Room 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Hearty soup lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more info consult www.valoisunited.ca

the holiday festivities for many reasons including: their family is financially unfit, family crises, abandonment of the children at rehabilitation centres, parents unable to pick up their children for an outing or a family celebration, and so on. Bring all gifts unwrapped to H~OM by November 29 at 3187 Route Harwood where theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be put into gift baskets and distributed to the kids. Presents can also be dropped off at Salon Mauve evenings Tuesday to Saturday. FURTHER AFIELD The Lakeshore Concert Band is presenting a Christmas Dessert Concert Sunday, December 11, at 7:30 p.m. at Summerlea United Church, 225-50th Avenue in Lachine. Tickets are $15, and $12 for seniors and children 12 and under; ($12 and $10 in advance). A donation of a non-perishable food item for the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas Baskets would be most appreciated. The band members will offer baked goods for your enjoyment after the concert, served with tea or coffee. For more info call (514) 428-0292.

ST. LAZARE Westwood Home & School Association is hosting its 15th annual Winter Wonderland Craft Fair Saturday and Sunday, November 26 & 27Â from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Westwood Junior High School, 2800 rue du Bordelais. Discover a gym full of holiday gift ideas with 40+ merchants, a delicious bake table and raffle table with prizes including over 40 baskets comprised of home decorations, body care, clothing, sporting goods, accessories, etc. and gift certificates from local merchants/friends of Westwood High School. Lunch available in the Westwood CafĂŠ. Donations of books, food, gifts and gift certificates are welcome. Please call Monique Pannitti at (514) 402-2943 or contact us through www. supportwestwood.com/contact.html. VAUDREUIL-DORION Help Montreal kids who will not have a family Christmas. H~OM is once again collecting new gifts to be brought to over 4000 kids in Government care in Montreal area aged 0 to 18 years. Every year, hundreds of kids and teenagers under the supervision of Centre Jeunesse de MontrĂŠal donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the chance to rejoice during

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

House for rent in St-Lazare, Saddlebrook area, on a quiet cul-de-sac, 4 + 2 bedrooms, main floor office, basement gym, in-ground pool, 3½ bathrooms. All appliances included. $2500/month. 438-878-8587. (161124) Superb condo, quiet, St-Lazare, 5 minute walk pharmacies, grocery, beautiful parks. 1000sq.ft, 2 large, bright bedrooms, spacious living room Cathedral ceiling, hardwood flooring & fireplace, balcony, 2 parking places. $995/month + electricity, no pets, non-smoker, available immediately. Sam 514-776-6959 (161124)

PIANO PIANO PIANO Fine tuning $88. Regulation, voicing, repairs, all makes and models, any condition, Grands and Upright pianos, keep your piano tuned, enjoy music. quebecpiano@gmail.com. Text or call 514-206-0449. Thank You! (170309)

Handyman/Contractor, reliable, 20 years experience. Plumbing, electrical, carpentry, cement work/repairs, decks. Structural experience. No job too big. Discounts for future contracts. Derek 514898-4392 (161201)

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

Handyman / Renovations. Reliable. Over 25 years experience. NO JOB IS TOO SMALL. I do bathrooms, kitchens, ceramics, wood floors, plumbing, etc. Free estimate. Patrick 450-206-0588 (161208)

Firewood, 2 years dry hardwood, 80% Maple. Bois de chauffage, bois franc sec de 2 ans, 80% Érable. 450-424-8001 or 438-822-2399 (161201) Special: Firewood - Dry $88 per cord / semi-dry $80 per cord, plus delivery, a mix of hardwood. 8 – 10 cords firewood (16 foot lengths) $550 per load. 514-708-4518 (161124)

Fantastic bargain: NORDFROST SNOW TIRES, 215/65/16, USED ON MY VW TIGUAN FOR THREE SEASONS. LOW MILEAGE. 700kms, MOUNTED STEEL RIMS, SOLD TIGUAN FOR A PASSAT INCLUDES VW SNOW TIRE HUBCAPS. LOCATED IN HUDSON. GOING FAST ? 450458-4757 or alan.macleod@sympatico.ca (161124)

Large Elmira fireplace insert for sale, showroom condition, $950. 450-458-5115 (161201) Winter tires Yokohama Ice Guard 225/55/R18. 2 years old, barely used (we winter in Mexico). Replacement value over $800, asking $400 or best offer. Call: 450-458-1888 (161124) Downsizing time! Upright piano, treadmill, large art easel, artist’s desk and lamp, 5 drawer blueprint flat file, metal storage racks, mat cutter, small fridge, bookcases, pine armoires, small pine table and much more. Call 450-458-5388 (161201)

Winter Snow Tires: Set of four 235/60 R 17 Pirelli Ice & Snow with Mag Rims. Used for less than 1000 km. From Mercedes SUV. Best Offer. (161124)

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In house Xmas craft sale, 2602 Côte St. Charles, St. Lazare. Open Saturdays and Sundays, starting November 26 to December 18, 10am – 5pm. Lots of handmade ornaments, interior and exterior flower arrangements, decorated wreaths and more. Closed December 4. (161208) Blizzak WS80, 4 new winter tires on Dodge Caravan rims, size 215/70/R15 $450. Dunlop Graspic DS, 4 winter tires on Hyundai rims, size 195/60R/15 - $150. Rovelo RWT-768, 4 winter tires, size 195/65R/15 -$125. 514-946-1395 (161208) 2009 Kawasaki quad ATV KFX450 fuel injection. 4 studded tires and 4 snow tires included. Very nice condition. Asking price $3900. 514-996-6965 (161208) GOING ON A CRUZE? First snowfall this week and four Chevrolet Cruze tires gently used around Hudson for the past two years now going for $160. Winter Claw EXTtread grip 2015/60R16 95T. Call 450458-7154

125 - FOR RENT Bright studio apartment available, close to Hudson village. Heating and electric included. Washer, dryer, full kitchen, $550 per month. No smokers, no pets. Contact 514294-3627 (161201) BEAUTIFUL OFFICE SPACE available in Place Cameron (corner Cameron/Main). 500 square feet of bright office space with many windows overlooking Main Road. Please call 514-608-4958 or email placecameron.hudson@gmail.com (161124)

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Cleaning Services available weekly, biweekly or as needed. Attention to detail Room for rent in home in St. Lazare. Fur- with a strong work ethic. Call for a free estinished. All utilities and internet included. mate. 450-458-8098 (161201) Access to kitchen and laundry. Parking availSINGING LESSONS. Private or Semiable. $375/month. 514-549-3597 (161124) Private. In my home (St-Lazare). Sing the songs you love! Call Morgan. 514-607Recently renovated 3 bedroom cottage, 1308 References available. 1 bath for rent, Hudson village. All appliances included, private deck and yard. Vacuum Cleaner. Sales and repair of all $1350 per month, available immediately. brands, 40 years in service (Electrolux, FilNo dogs. 514-817-0260 (161208) ter Queen, Kenmore and Central Vac). Central Vac Electron with bag, hose, accessories 150 - SERVICES $675. Other brands available from $329 and up. Repair and service of all central vacuum Piano Tuning - Experienced local piano systems. Parts and bags (all makes). Small aptechnician offering quality tunings and skillful repairs. Improve the sound and pliance repair. Carpet cleaner rental available. touch of your piano with hammer voicing Biodegradable cleaning supplies. Toilet paand action regulation. Marc Lanthier 514per $31.95/48 rolls. AspirateursHudson.com 770-7438 info@pianolanco.com 67 McNaughten, Hudson, Quebec Cleaning ladies available, weekly, bi- 450-458-7488 weekly or occasionally. 20 years of experiMEDIUM, PSYCHIC, SHAMAN, EXORCIST. ence with same clients. All have: Natural born gift. No cards or gimmicks. attention to detail skills Clairvoyance & guidance. Contact of degood work ethics ceased. Shamanic energy treatments for motivated by perfection pain & disease. Removal of ghosts, spirits glowing references & demons from homes, offices & people. Jarred Shaman Medium 514-621-6261 Call and leave message 450-458-0251 (161208) Cleaning ladies wanted, experienced or not. We will teach you how to be a fivestar cleaner. Must be energetic, a perfectionist, possess a good work ethic. Jobs supplied after passing the course. Leave message 450-458-0251 (161201) APPLE MAC SUPPORT since 1983 Variable Rates Initial Hour Free – Upgrades Troubleshooting Bootable Backups System Analysis & Advice terry@cloudbyteconsulting.com – www.cloudbyteconsulting.com 450-853-0534 Wolftech Inc. Since 2004. PC/Laptop repair, sales and services. Custom system builds. Software/hardware upgrades, virus - malware removal. Data recovery, network and 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 Nurses Aid / Housekeeper and Cook, available for home care. Have own car. Can drive you for medical appointments/ treatments, hospital visits. Good references. Will work all shifts including weekends. Call 450-202-1205 (161124)

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Cleaning services available, weekly or bi-weekly. Hudson, St-Lazare sector. More than 10 years experience. References available. 450-455-0607 (161201) RENT-A-HANDYMAN! Household projects, “Honey-do” lists, indoors or outdoors, no job too small! Call or text for an immediate response and get those odd jobs around the house done! 438-4051891 (161124) **MTL LANDSCAPING** - Fall Clean Ups / Leaf Removal. Small Trees & Hedges Trim, Cut, Clean Up, Removal 24h. *GRASS CUTTING 2017: Save 10% now, with or without a contract. Myles Truax 514-9293315 (161201) Local Handyman, change light and plumbing fixtures, soffit ventilation work, aluminum and vinyl repairs, caulking around windows and doors, door hanging and handles, gutter cleaning, yard cleaning, raking leaves, automotive repairs, equestrian experience, farm work. Good with animals. Gary 514502-5512 (161124)

Professional cleaning team available; working in Hudson for 15 years. References available. Call Sylvie Farmer 514-972-8237 (161124)

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 Hedge and shrub trimming and planting, tree pruning and removal, stump grinding, gardening, fall clean-up and gutter cleaning. Grass cutting and sod. All exterior maintenance and general landscaping. Sean 514-991-9674 (161208) Give your horse a Christmas present. Call Lancaster Equine Massage Certified. 1-613330-0637 (161208) 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 Registered Gun Smith. Number one buyer of used guns in Quebec. 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. Paul’s Painting, small & large renovations. Call 514-900-5839 (161222) Professional Painter & Plaster - 10 years experience. $25/hour with free estimates. Both individual and team work available for any scale job. Contact Kayl at 514-5717813 (161201) “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 PROFESSIONAL RUSTPROOFING AT COMPETITIVE PRICES. 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE. CALL MARTY AUTO BODY IN HUDSON AT 450-458-1148 (161215)

PAINTING BY GEORGE. PAINTING AND DECORATING, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR AND WALLPAPER. 3301 STE-ANGÉLIQUE, ST-LAZARE. WORKMANSHIP IS GUARANTEED OR THE JOB IS FREE. I DO NOT TAKE ON OTHER PROJECTS UNTIL YOURS IS DONE. FOR FREE ESTIMATES CALL GEORGE 514-237-0363. THANK YOU. (161124)

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

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20 years experience cleaning lady available for indoor fall cleaning, after-party clean-up and regular household cleaning. References available. 514-633-1661 (161124)

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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 (161215)

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

MG Midget MkII 1964 Red. 120,700kms, 1098cc, 1 litre, 56Hp, 4 cylinder. Hard and soft top, 4 new tires, new battery and suspension blades, tape player. A pleasure to drive and in very good condition. Ready for summer. $10,500. 514-528-8703

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan Comfortline, 4-motion, Automatic. Panoramic sunroof, carrier support bars. 17” mags plus 16” winter mags. 163,000 kms. Fully serviced, top condition, new front brakes. White gold with tan interior. $10,800. 514-714-7363

CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS. Mystery writers may submit their best Police procedural whodunit short stories, between 6000 and 8000 words. Only one piece accepted. Current pay is $0.05/word for accepted stories with a $400 maximum. For additional information, Jean Bissonnette bissonnettejean7@gmail.com

200 - CAREERS/EMPLOYMENT Dépanneur Shaar is hiring cashiers (evening shifts 2:30pm - 11:00pm). Please drop off your C.V. at the dépanneur at 58 Cameron in Hudson or email it to placecameron.hudson@gmail.com (161124)

225 – FINANCIAL SERVICES I am a Chartered Professional Accountant with over 25 years of professional experience looking for new contracts to fill my week. I work mainly with entrepreneurs and small businesses. My services include GST/QST returns, Payroll, Full Cycle Accounting. 514797-8916 (161208)

250 - REAL ESTATE SALE Panoramic views, Covey Hill. 4 new box stall barn. Dressage ring, pasture, year round carpenter shop, 5 arpents, historic house, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, needs TLC, commute to Montreal 35 mins., $239,000. Patrick Pietry, Royal LePage Extra Bkr. 450802-7200, 450-829-2653 (161208) Largest Cortland Apple Producer in Quebec, located in St. Antoine Abbé. 70,000 bushels, with buildings. 140 acres. Patrick Pietry, Royal LePage Extra Bkr. 450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (161208) Maple Bush, 8,000 taps, plus 200,000 board feet of Red Oak, in Havelock. 140 acres. Patrick Pietry, Royal LePage Extra Bkr. 450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (161208)

325 - AUTOS FOR SALE 2005 NISSAN X-TRAIL. 200,000kms. One owner. New brakes - fully serviced all records available. Good summer and winter tires on rims. $4000 or best offer. 514-567-2428 1992 Lincoln 192,000 km. V-8 auto, fully equipped, used for weddings, second owner, electric roof. Invested $12,000. Must sell (illness) $1250 Cash. 514-453-7468

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 Mercedes CLS 500,Silver, never winter driven. 86,000 kms, very clean, $18,000 – negotiable. Call Ray: 514-668-9718. Mercedes CLK 320 - 1999 - Convertible, Silver. 208,000 KM. $6,900. Call 514-216-9217. Ford Freestar minivan 2004, white, 4.2 litres, 132,000kms, 5 door, 4 seater, rear tinted windows, electric doors and windows, A/C, rust proofed, good condition, new brakes and discs, new spark plug wires, 4 winter tires, $2900. 450-458-7488

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 1997 Ford Cobra Mustang SVT. Good condition. Triple black. New clutch. New tires. New magnaflow mufflers. Asking price $9500. 514-996-6965

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Hyundai Accent 2002, 1.5, automatic, blue, winter tires, good winter car, $800. 450-458-7488 BMW 325i, 2004, sport wagon, low mileage, 124,400km, metallic silver gray, fresh maintenance, very good condition. 4 winter tires. Best offer. 450-458-7081 Lexus LS400 1992, dark green, Nakamichi sound, sunroof, 4 new winter tires on rims, $2900, very clean and reliable. 450-763-2232 2009 White Saturn Outlook, 8 passenger, 120,000kms, good condition, $9500. 438-8788587 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. 514-979-1603

Honda Civic Reverb 2 door, silver, 2005, manual, A/C, 6 CD player, brakes, brake pads, discs and bearings done late 2015, 288,000kms, great little car. Recent oil change and transmission fluid. 4 winter tires – 2 years old, $1800, 514-261-7043

In Memoriam

McLoughlin, Eugene Peter 1929 – 2016

200 - CAREERS/EMPLOYMENT WAREHOUSE EMPLOYEE • Salary: $11.50/hr. • Day shifts • Must have a car Contact Siham at 514-906-4811 selmellouki@talentcor.com

With heavy hearts, we have lost a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Eugene Peter McLoughlin (Peter, Pete or The “Duke”), who passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 13, 2016. Peter was all about living life to the fullest, was a real character with a great sense of humour, and touched many hearts in so many ways. Peter was born on April 9,1929 to Eugene Joseph McLoughlin (1894-1980) and Ferdinande Dormer (1902-1938). After losing his mother, he moved to Ireland, where he attended Glenstal Abbey and summered with his grandmother, Joanna Roche (1859-1949), with his two sisters, June (1931) and Sylvia (1936-2011). He spent many wonderful years at Glenstal Abbey in Ireland,where he made lifelong friendships, and then continued his studies at Downside Abbey in England. Peter attended Royal Roads Military College in 1948. After two years at Royal Roads, he transferred to the Royal Military College in Kingston, where he graduated in1952. Peter married his childhood sweetheart Helen Lacy in 1953, who was the love of his life for 63 years. Peter joined Horner in 1956 in pharmaceuticals sales and worked his way up to VP of Marketing. Peter then founded his own pharmaceutical company with Helen in 1979, called Dormer Laboratories (named after his mother), which is still going strong today. Father to Ursula Thompson (Mark), Eugene Guy McLoughlin, Adele Pley (Michael), and Peta Simone (Romeo). Grandfather to: Anna, Rosie and Katie Thompson; David, Melissa and Matthew Pley; Sophia and Ava Simone. The funeral will take place at St Thomas Aquinas Church in Hudson, Quebec, 11 a.m. on November 26, 2016. Visitations are being held at Aubry & Fils Funeral Home in Hudson on November 25 @ 7-9 pm & November 26 @ 9:30 am - 11am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: the RMC Foundation at http://www. rmcfoundation.ca/index.php/ways-to-give/ (or by contacting Jennifer Jordan directly at Jennifer.Jordan@rmc.ca or 613-541-6000 ext 6807); or the Hudson Palliative Care Centre https://www.canadahelps.org/dn/15276. Overseas relatives may wish to give to Glenstal Abbey projects; please contact John O’Callaghan at john@glenstal.org

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This week in Sports Rigaud Oldtimers Hockey Report MacDonald and Burnett erupt Early Christmas for both Red forward Blair â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Slimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; MacDonald and Goldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Craig â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Svelteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Burnett in their teamsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; recent wins. Two goals and three assists for MacDonald and three goals and two assists for Burnett. A complete season of scoring for some players but just another

day at the office for these two. In addition it seems that one of them even made a half-hearted effort to back check, but only once. Which one you ask? The skinny one of course! Outstanding performance as well for the Geritol crowdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest over50 poster boy Randy â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Markie Markâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Trumpler and for the slightly more hip

crowd, Brian â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bieberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; De Filippo who continued to rock the house with their goal scoring exploits. Marc â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Old Grey Beardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Emond was rock solid again last weekâ&#x20AC;Ś he says he has, â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;Śno shot left and lost my wheels 10 years agoâ&#x20AC;? but was the best player on the ice for Blue ..â&#x20AC;Ś Keep it up Marco! ROHA Notes â&#x20AC;&#x201C;

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This past weekend the St. Lazare Stallions made history by winning their first Ballon dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Argent of the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s existence at the Atom level. They did it by beating the undefeated Richelieu Pirates 24-8 at Percival-Molson stadium in front of a great crowd. The game featured great defensive plays by both teams in the half-time. With the score tied at 0-0 the Stallions took over the game by the fourth quarter scoring three touchdowns. As one of our parents said â&#x20AC;&#x153;Parents in the stands were all nervous at the beginning of the game, probably more nervous than the players themselves.â&#x20AC;? They became louder as the game went on and literally exploded in joy when the Stallions scored the first touchdown of the match and took the lead. Parents made sure to cheer for the players as loud as they physically could until the very last play of the game. When the Stallionsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; victory was finally confirmed, parents shook hands, hugged and congratulated each other.

All-time ROHA League Penalty Leader Doug Mair just turned the Big SixOww...Oww...Oww.... Still parties like a rock star though. Congrats Dougie â&#x20AC;Śand hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hoping for 60 more! â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Till next time

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with extreme pride that they watched their boys celebrate their victory on the field, and took countless videos and pictures. Overall, parents were thrilled to be part of this historical win by the Stallions and to have the opportunity to live this unique experience with their boys. It was a wonderful feeling to look back at the parents and know that they were behind us throughout the whole game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We knew that if we wanted a shot at the provincial championship Ballon dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Argent we had to be far better and not suffer another loss like we did on the fourth week of the season against rival Western Patriots. That loss fueled us to make key adjustments which paid off going on a ninegame winning streak and claiming the prestigious Ballon dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Argent trophy,â&#x20AC;? said Head Coach Frantz Jacob. He and his coaching staff believed in their players all season long and said they were a unified team. They are so proud of what they accomplished and wish them a great off-season. The players are, and will always be, the Provincial Champs of season 2016.

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Bruce the sociable cat will not be contained and regularly ventures out of his owner’s apartment to take a nap on the furniture in one of the stores in Stillview Mall in Pointe-Claire.

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A Pointe-Claire cat and intrepid explorer named Bruce has become somewhat of a Facebook celebrity over the past year. The nine-year-old tabby adopted from a shelter by resident Elisa Edkins-Proctor is a frequent patron of the Stillview Mall close to Lakeshore Hospital. Unlike most cats that prefer the great outdoors and a quiet nap under a tree,

Bruce prefers to take his naps on a shelf of the local dépanneur or better yet, on a comfy chair in a medical equipment store. Bruce’s fascination with shops − especially dépanneurs − started even before Elisa moved to Pointe-Claire. “We used to live in Hudson. We lived there for a year or two, and Bruce used to frequent the dépanneur across the road. He would go to the cat food section there and hang out.” Bruce also seems to be a practicing Catholic. “In St. Thomas Church, Bruce apparently walked down the middle of the isle during a service. Father Demers was doing the sermon, and Bruce just plopped down on his chair and made himself comfortable. So when Father Demers came down from the pulpit, he had nowhere to sit.” Elisa has a theory regarding Bruce’s wandering ways and fascination with public places. “He’s very attracted to

people. He’s very loving, and he’s very sweet. He’s just not very keen on the new cat.” Elisa adopted a second cat, and Bruce does not seem to like him very much. Elisa’s move from Hudson to PointeClaire did not deter Bruce from seeking to make new friends in public places. It actually gave him an opportunity to explore new places and to meet new people. “We now live in an apartment complex by the Stillview Mall, so he’s now taken to simply hanging out in the mall. He’s very attracted to this store, which is next door to the Pharmaprix, and that sells medical equipment and specialized chairs. There is a big comfy chair in the corner of the store, and he likes to just plop on it and curl up.” Bruce actually manages to get into the medical equipment store even when it’s closed. “There’s a doorway through Pharmaprix. I have that pic-

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ture of him with the sign that says ‘nous sommes fermés’ (we’re closed), but there’s Bruce in the closed shop, sitting in the chair.” Elisa feels that Bruce is in no danger outside, even in Pointe-Claire. “He’s pretty safe. He tends to just want to hang around the mall, and he wants to be around people. He goes into the Couche-Tard. The employees told me that Bruce once walked up to where the cat food is, pushed the cat food off the shelf and made himself a little bed on the shelf.” But the Stillview Mall shops don’t appear to be enough for Bruce. People have reported seeing him use the elevator to get around in Elisa’s apartment building. “I don’t know where he’s been going. He’s obviously not tall enough to reach the buttons. I’m just glad he came back down to the ground floor.” We don’t know where Bruce’s adventures will take him next, but he is quite a character and living proof that cats are people too. “He really is. He’s like a little furry person.” For more photos see our Facebook page

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