Your Local Journal - November 3rd, 2016

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VOL. 14 NO. 40

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Mayor clarifies survey work being done regarding Chaline Valley septic tanks John Jantak Your Local Journal

A letter that was delivered to homeowners in St. Lazare’s Chaline Valley informing them that their septic tanks will be examined by an engineering firm was an issue that dominated another lengthy question period that lasted about 100 minutes at the Tuesday evening council meeting, November 1.

Mayor Robert Grimaudo sought to clarify any misperceptions residents may have about the purpose of the septic tank survey currently being conducted. Resident Darryl Roberts told council he assumed the city would eventually replace all the tanks to possibly add a sewage system in the area as part of an overall strategy to eventually stabilize the land in the landslide zone risk area.

Grimaudo replied that the engineering survey isn’t meant to replace septic systems but to provide an analysis that will enable the city to propose various solutions including the possibility of installing a sewage system to mitigate the landslide issue.

“We need to have verifications done that will determine the amount of water that is flowing into the Quinchien River from the septic systems in Chaline Valley,” said Grimaudo. “To get the subsidies to do the stabilization work, bring the sewers in and so on, we have to present reports from engineering firms and that’s what we’re doing right now.

“The sewage system would eliminate the septic system,” said Grimaudo. “The weeping fields send water into the Quinchien River. This causes erosion along the slopes which increases the possibility of a landslide. It is not the ultimate solution to prevent landslides if they happen. It’s a preventive measure that will help stabilize the slopes.”

Grimaudo said the city is presently awaiting a report from the provincial Ministry of Public Security which is

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St. Lazare residents stand in line during question period at the Tuesday evening, November 1, council meeting.

expected to be delivered by the end of fall that will indicate what the problems are and propose possible solutions to stabilize the area, adding that all the data collected will be presented to Chaline Valley residents at a future

the city is able to receive in subsidies from the provincial and federal governments to offset the total cost.

When the loan by-law is eventually adopted, Chaline Valley residents will have the opportunity to sign a registry

We need to have verifications done that will determine the amount of water that is flowing into the Quinchien River from the septic systems in Chaline Valley.

– St. Lazare Mayor Robert Grimaudo public information meeting.

Roberts, Richard Meades and other Chaline Valley residents also expressed concern about a sectorial loan by-law proposed by the town that will result in district homeowners having to assume the expense of the planned stabilization work, less whatever amount

if anyone opposes it.

“You always have a choice,” said Grimaudo. “It’ll all depend on what the residents in Chaline Valley even-

tually decide. Some people are very concerned about the landslide issue and some are not. Some people would like to see the sewers and some don’t.

It will not be the town that will make that decision. It will be the people living in your sector. Like anything else, you have the option to say no.”

Resident Constantinos Markakis disputed Grimaudo’s claim that residents could vote against the loan by-law, saying that if a sewer system is required based on engineering recommendations that it would help to stabilize the land, it’s doubtful anyone would oppose it.

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Drawing a thin blue line News that broke this week about the Montreal police spying on La Presse journalist Patrick Lagacé, in order to determine a leak reportedly from within its own ranks, should have everyone living in a free and democratic society worried. The story that elicited condemnation ranging from local and international media outlets to famed whistleblower Edward Snowden was justified by SPVM Chief Philippe Pichet by saying police also had a job to do and the warrants to track Lagacé’s texts and phone calls were granted within the confines of the rules and the law.

Unfortunately, in this case, legal and right appear to be mutually exclusive concepts.

The SPVM police union has stated that officers were being told by upper management not to speak to journalists for reasons, though not publicly disclosed, that are believed to stem from La Presse’s articles exposing dysfunction within the organization.

Whether intentional or coincidental, the breakdown in communication between police and media outlets over the last year has extended across the municipal boundaries and one need only look at the pages of community newspapers to see the diminished reporting on crime statistics in our area.

While Your Local Journal’s Page 7 for years contained a weekly report from both SPVM and Sûreté du Québec (SQ) of area break and enters, hold-ups, e-commerce crimes, bank robberies, arsons, cannabis grow-ups, missing persons, and roadside accident reports, for the past year we’ve been told either that no crimes have happened or that it’s, “not in the media’s interest.”

Of course crime continues to occur though its collective public record seems to be relegated to social media community groups where details often consist of speculation and rumour. It’s insulting to a tax-paying society to have information of their own neighbourhood security come from a Facebook page rather than through a trusted and vetted source.

While previous years have seen the SQ invite local media to press conferences to help raise public awareness on elder abuse, suicide prevention, accident simulations, fraud prevention, drinking and driving, and the force’s annual financial and area activity report, 2016 has been disconcertingly silent.

Successful policing must be based upon trust and with this existing breakdown in communications, the public is left with the impression that the SPVM and SQ’s current most pressing mandate is to issue tickets for traffic infractions, far removed from the concept of ‘To serve and protect.’

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Photo of the week

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Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot resident Darlene Flynn captured this explosion of fall colours in her neighbourhood along Boulevard Perrot. 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.

Dear Editor: editor@yourlocaljournal.ca LBPSB refusal to make ethics ruling public Dear Editor, Recently, there has been a reported controversy concerning the Lester B. Pearson School Board’s ethics commissioner’s report which found an elected representative guilty of violating the board’s Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct for Commissioners three times since January 2016.

To the consternation of the public and school tax payers, the LBPSB has, up to this point, refused to make the ruling public, has failed to identify the charges, and refuses to identify the guilty commissioner. Although the board justifies its non-disclosure on the basis of Article 7.3 of the Ethics code, there is no reason that something as serious as three counts of breaking the Ethics code by one individual should not be disclosed to the public for safety sake and transparency.

Contrary to the Board’s refusal, precedence does exist which exhibits a varied interpretation of Article 7.3 of the LBPSB Code of Ethics. Article 7.3 of the LBPSB ethics’ code reads, in part, “The decision is final and without appeal.”

This is false and obviously open to interpretation since in a previous case where an ethics charge was filed against an LBPSB official an appeal process was granted to address perceived irregularities in the decision-making process.

Additionally, this ruling was made public. Hypothetically, what happens when an ethics complaint is filed against a leading school board official and that accused individual is in direct contact with the ethics commissioner during the investigation? Furthermore, would there not be a clear case of ‘conflict of interest’ when this leading official might have the authority to sign the

paycheck or contract with this ethics commissioner?

In terms of the current ethics case at the LBPSB, it is unfortunate but very clear that all the commissioners are suspect of breaching the ethics code. It is damaging to their reputation and it undermines the public confidence in the entire LBPSB Council of Commissioners at the expense of one guilty commissioner.

Solely, just on that basis, it is imperative that these innocent commissioners are publicly exonerated and that the only way to ensure that happens is to make the respective LBPSB ethics ruling public.

Luc Horne Vaudreuil-Dorion Dear Editor, Having no clear answers on the Saint-Lazare Chaline Valley landslide file has me very concerned. I asked several questions to the ministry officials at the recent landslide meeting held October 25 in Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot.

As follows: In order to rectify and implement the landslide corrective measures is it part of the solution to install sewers in Chaline Valley? The answer was vague and not clear – some properties will have to be on municipal sewers and some will not but, according to the letter dated October 11, sent by the City of Saint-Lazare, the whole sector is going to be hooked up as a preventative measure? All of a sudden the city wants to inspect all the septic systems in Chaline Valley and the project has been fast-tracked for provincial funding?

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St. Lazare conducting geo-technical studies for Chaline Valley sewer line extension John Jantak Your Local Journal

A geo-technical survey is currently being conducted in St. Lazare’s Chaline Valley that may eventually result in the construction of a new sewage system for area residents.

The announcement was made in a two-page letter signed by Mayor Robert Grimaudo that was delivered to all affected homeowners. In a separate letter from the city, residents were advised that specialists from the engineering firm Tetra Tech are presently conducting a survey of all the septic tanks which will continue until the end of November.

Grimaudo’s letter chronicles the efforts the city has made to address residents’ landslide concerns. It notes that following a public information meeting with residents and the provincial Ministry of Transport in May 2014 regarding the issue, the city requested financial assistance from the Quebec disaster prevention plan in June 2014 to conduct preventive work to stabilize the area.

Grimaudo noted that the request is still being assessed by the Ministry of Public Security along with geotechnical specialists from the Ministry of Transport. During presentations made

to the city by both ministries in May 2016, it was determined that as a result of the new landslide zone mapping, part of the anticipated preventive work would include the installation of a new domestic sanitary sewer system into Chaline Valley.

The letter states that the wastewater and treatment systems currently used for detached houses in the sector such as septic tanks and weeping fields would no longer be used. Instead, the city would install a gravity-based connection that would extend to the proposed new sewer water main located on a street’s right-of-way.

“This would help reduce the amount of water collecting at the base of the Quinchien River and the river’s branches. It would also greatly facilitate the anticipated stabilization work, which requires excavation of embankments,” the letter stated.

Work to build the new sewer system could begin in spring 2018 as part of a larger upgrade project that will affect property owners on the side streets off of Chemin Ste. Angélique opposite the new H-300 residential project.

Grimaudo also noted that the project may be eligible for a subsidy through the PRIMEAU municipal water infrastructure program that is offered by the provincial Ministère des Affaires

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A recent letter to Chaline Valley residents from Mayor Robert Grimaudo indicates that the town is considering installing a new sewer system in the sector to “... help reduce the amount of water collecting at the base of the Quinchien River and the river’s branches.”

municipales et de l’Occupation du territoire (MAMOT).

The two-phase PRIMEAU program consists of preliminary studies, the bidding process for professional engineering services and the completion of plans and specifications in the first phase. The second phase will involve completion of the required construction work.

The streets affected by the septic tank survey are Chaline, Charbonneau, De Condora, Du Cardinal, De la Cigale,

De Carillion, Du Chêne, Du Calypso; De Condora and Chaline Crescents; Place Cardin, Place Charbonneau and part of Chemin St. Louis.

Homeowners are requested to remove any ornamental and decorative items, earth, soil, grass, and any other debris that would prevent the complete opening of the septic tank covers along with the permit that was issued for the construction of the septic installation if available.

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THE SOAPBOX CARMEN MARIE FABIO

Rock and road Part II

Name brand What’s your almost name?

Ask around and you’ll find that, before they were born, most people had two or three names juggling in consideration before their parents decided on the final eponymous label that can either influence one’s destiny or, depending on your capacity for drama, ruin it.

Mine, for the record, was the very girlie Lorinda, a mash-up of Lori and Linda.

“You are so not a ‘Lorinda’,” said our publisher in disbelief when I told her, illustrating the power that names have beyond mere words and possess the capacity to become inextricably tethered to their wearers.

Two of my three kids didn’t get their planned names – one after seeing his face and realizing he just wasn’t a ‘Thierry’ and the other who, on the day he was born, my husband confided he didn’t like the name ‘Bruno’ that I had picked out months before.

“Now, you tell me this?” I hissed, buttressed by postpartum exhaustion and attitude.

It was three weeks of referring to the poor little guy as ‘Booger’ before we came up with something we could both agree upon.

While occasionally, one’s almost name seems to fit, be careful about expressing this opinion. When I suggested a co-worker’s near-moniker kinda suited her, her eyes narrowed and I detected a glint of frost.

“I am not a Wendy,” she glared.

Like children, literature and movies are also a product of their own gestation period and, as such, are subject to modifications as they evolve and situations change.

If the internet is to be believed, a list of classical works of literature had their own draft names, none of which fit the final product better than what we know and associate with the story.

The Great Gatsby was originally titled Trimalchio in West Egg, an obscure reference to parallel character traits between the 1925 book and a 1st Century Roman satire.

Lord of the Flies was reportedly first titled Strangers from Within. An interesting tidbit is that the final title, coined by the book’s editor, is a translation of the Hebrew word ‘Beelzebub,’ a contemporary name for the devil.

Tomorrow is Another Day lacks the drama of Gone With the Wind and I don’t think Tolstoy’s War and Peace would have the same impact had the author gone with the working title of All’s Well that Ends Well.

Movies have the same evolution between working and final titles though I would guess from some of them, the creative team had no intention of releasing the films under their exaggerated working titles.

Annie Hall was reportedly christened It had to be Jew and Me and my Goy while Basic Instinct was allegedly made under the moniker Love Hurts.

The Tom Hanks’ film Big was fittingly originally called When I Grow Up and Blade Runner was first referred to as Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? which, if you’ve seen the film, is not all that far-fetched.

I once worked with a bunch of British folks who, after introducing themselves, proceeded to address each other either by nicknames, or completely different names, leaving me thoroughly confused.

I distinctly remember bumping into one of them in the hall and in frantically trying to recall whether he was named Steve or Mike.

“Smike!” I finally blurted and even typing this memory evokes blushing.

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Despite another chunk of concrete appearing on Highway 40 westbound the morning of October 31 immediately after the movable concrete barrier on the Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge was reconfigured, the Ministère des Transports du Québec will not confirm it’s the result of their machinery.

As reported in the October 27 Your Local Journal, motorists heading westbound into Vaudreuil-Dorion should keep their eyes open for potentially large chunks of concrete left following the adjustment of the concrete barriers to accommodate eastbound morning rush hour traffic.

On three occasions within the last two and a half weeks, a sizeable piece of concrete has remained on the roadway immediately after the lane change.

In a follow-up call November 2, MTQ spokesperson Nomba Danielle said the ministry could not confirm if the concrete did, indeed, come from their equipment but are still in the process of investigating the reported incidents.

Until such time as the report is concluded, motorists heading westbound over the bridge after the morning rush hour period should be vigilant for roadway obstructions.

Legion News Winners of last week’s Pub Quiz were SYD with the highest score then followed by Absent Minds and Three Guys & A Babe tied for second.

The next Pub Quiz night will be on Wednesday, Nov. 30th at 8:00 pm. Our Legion Branch #115 benefitted with a donation of $135.00 from the proceeds raised at this quiz. Thank you.

Reservations are still being taken for the annual Remembrance Dinner . Roast beef will be on the menu. The keynote speaker will be 2nd V.P. Rod Hodgson speaking about the Battle of Vimy Ridge. This will be held on Saturday, November 5th. Please call the Legion at 458-4882 for reservations.

The Parade and Cenotaph ceremony will be on Sunday, November 6th with the parade leaving the IGA at

The memorial mass in loving memory of

MADELINE HOLLAND WRIGHT

Will take place on Friday, November 11th, 2016 At 2:00 p.m.

St Thomas Aquinas Church 413 Main Road, Hudson Followed immediately by a Wake In Celebration of her life at Mon Village Restaurant & Pub 2760 Cote St-Charles, Saint-Lazare Family and friends are Invited to attend.

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12:45 pm. A VERY special guest is expected to be present representing the Government of Canada. Please try to attend and remember our veterans past & present especially those who gave the supreme sacrifice.

The next Friday night dinner will be on Remembrance Day, November 11th. Reservations are now being taken for that special night, 458-4882.

Roast pork will be on the menu.

Our next General Meeting will be on Wednesday, November 16th at 7:00 pm.

Our curling rink should be back in operation very shortly. All curlers will be advised as soon as it is ready to be used.

Lest we Forget

Letters

Continued from page 4 However, nobody was informed about the public meeting held in NDIP where the ministry officials were present to answer questions, nobody has seen the new map of the expanded zone, nobody has seen the 20 pages of tight restrictions to the property holders, nobody has seen the new technical report concerning risks and possible solutions, and the person representing the people, the District 3 councillor, was not even at the meeting!

I also pointed out and asked the question about the thousand or so houses being built and going to be built in the near future in Saint-Lazare which will all be hooked up to the city lagoons. This denaturalization water effect and the outflow of the lagoons all drain into the Quinchien River. How does this affect the landslide zones?

The ministry officials clearly stated that the biggest risk for landslide destabilization and erosion is the increased flow of water! Nobody in the room was able to answer that question!

It was stated in Your Local Journal October 27 that the city does not know and more studies need to be done. More studies? The city is not aware of this crucial problem?

If the city is using the Quinchien River to drain practically all of Saint-Lazare, they may be contributing to the problem of land destabilization, again subject to verification.

I want to see and read these so-called ‘studies.’ The sewers, landslide risks, commercial and residential high density housing, and the city lagoons are all interlinked and part of the same problem. Saint-Lazare needs to take responsibility for this complex problem and not plan to stick residents with sectoral loan by-laws to the benefit of others. The landslide and sewer solution should be paid for collectively by all of Saint-Lazare.

Show up at the next landslide meeting on November 16, 2016 at 7 p.m. held at 100 des Loisirs street in Saint-Polycarpe and ask the questions that nobody seems to be able to answer.

Constantinos Markakis Resident of Chaline Valley Saint-Lazare Dear Editor, Greenwood’s StoryFest 2016 has come to its grand finale, and we would like to thank the many people who took part in its enormous success. Nine author events, two writers’ workshops and a film commanded large audiences and brought the brightest and best Canadian writers to Hudson once again for another year. In fact, in this our 15th anniversary of StoryFest, and with approximately 1300 seats filled this October, we enjoyed our best attendance ever.

An event the scope of StoryFest could not happen without the support and participation of many, and we would like to send a heartfelt thank-you to all our partners who supported us this year: the Canada Council for the Arts, the Town of Hud-

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son, Hudson Village Theatre, the Quebec Writers’ Federation, Bert Markgraf and North46, the Auberge Willow Inn, Chateau Vaudreuil, CLIO Books, MNA MarieClaude Nichols, the IGA, the Hudson Film Society, the War Memorial Library, the MRC-VS, Theatre Panache, Boutique Pure Art, Your Local Journal, Concordia University, Ingrid and Steve Thunem, Michael and Jill Legg, Gerry and Elizabeth Semmelhaack, and Frank Royle. We also thank our StoryFest Committee volunteers Susan Gilmore, Julie Gedeon, Jane Havard, Diane Ratcliffe, Marlene Donegan, Mary Vuorela, Heather Markgraf and Sandra Stephenson for their exceptional efforts, as always.

With deep admiration and appreciation we thank all the amazing authors who dazzled us this October.

And above all, we thank you, our incredible audience. It is such a pleasure to enjoy StoryFest with you every year – thank-you and thank-you. Stay tuned for our line-up for StoryFest 2017 – we’re already working on it!

With sincere thanks, Terry O’Shaughnessy & Audrey Wall Greenwood’s StoryFest Hudson Dear Editor, I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved in the planning, preparation, and execution of the October 29 Hudson Town Halloween Party. It is surprising how much planning and effort is involved in organizing this three-hour event, which could not have taken place but for the help of 40-plus volunteers, especially the 37 exceptional volunteers from Westwood Junior and their wrangler, Janice Quinn. Thanks to Sarah Matthey Bonetti for Fortune-Fairy duties and Olivier Matthey for the lovely photos. Thanks also goes to Sandra Bebbington, Mike Block, Karen Burgan, and Olga Bindon for the loan of assorted pirate-related props, to Daniel Norman and his team at the IGA for candy-and-cupcake-related help and pricing, and to Stéphane and Nathalie at Les Serres Vaudreuil (aka Daoust) for the generous donation of 13 dozen pumpkin spice donuts.

Lastly, a big thank you to the Hudson Parks & Recreation Team who did so much to make this event a success. To the over 150 kids and their parents who attended Saturday’s event, we hope you had a great time, and look forward to seeing you again next year!

Laura McCaffrey Hudson

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Private and public roads in your municipality Q: If our town doesn’t own our roads, then who does and how does this affect our properties?

A: Towns generally own most roads. The private roads may ‘affect’ other properties but they are governed by laws that manage their co-existence with municipal and other private roads or properties.

For example, the Civil Code provides that when a land is enclosed and there is no access to the public road, the owner of the enclosed land has the right to require a right of way from a contiguous lot.

Development or not of private roads may also be governed by municipal bylaws. By-laws can affect lot sizes and how the territory is cut up. There may be development plans determining whether a local industrial park or ski centre can be implemented or is to be located within a certain zone. Municipalities verify that such privately funded work and roads meet the requirements of municipal by-laws.

Generally, owners assume the services on privately-owned roads and maintain them. Sometimes there may be agreements with municipalities for services such as snow clearing and owners are charged accordingly. I understand there are some municipalities that are reviewing providing public services when there is no compensation or a valid legal agreement, as the rules on this subject become increasingly clear through education and media coverage.

One example of a common rule described in legislation is found in Section 70 of the Municipal Powers Act. A municipality may maintain a private road open to the public by permission of the owner or occupant, on a request by a majority of the owners or occupants of the abutting property. Section 244.1 of the Act Respecting Municipal Taxation allows the municipality to charge for the services.

In the end municipalities really have the upper hand on roads in their territories for the collective good and development of their territory.

Under Section 67 and 68 of the Municipal Powers Act they have general powers to adopt by-laws governing any use of a public road, its access, and construction or maintenance.

Municipalities can purchase private roads and negotiate price, terms, and conditions. Sometimes it can just be negotiating a servitude with a right of passage for the public that may be sufficient without actually purchasing the road.

Municipalities also have the right to expropriate private roads, which power is used for a purpose that is generally in the public interest such as putting in sewers, etc. Councils, however, may try to acquire the roads, by mutual agreement, avoiding expropriation.

The Municipal Powers Act provides another avenue for municipalities to purchase private roads.

A road open to public traffic for 10 years or more becomes the property of a local municipality upon the observance of relatively easy formalities such as adopting a resolution identifying and claiming ownership of the road concerned. The law addresses publication requirements and third party claim rights. However the municipality cannot apply this law to a road on which it has charged taxes in the last 10 years.

Obviously the municipalization of private roads brings advantages for owners who would notably see their maintenance costs disappear. In some cases it permits better access for emergency services to residences along these roads.

Transparency on the purchase of private roads or providing services therefore, along with clear policies on the rules that apply, may go a long way in alleviating unneeded public concerns that are brought up regularly in town council meetings across Quebec.

In conclusion, private roads are part of our landscape and the applicable laws do provide a cohesive framework.

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Canada’s Minister of Veterans Affairs coming to Hudson Kent Hehr to join Hudson Legion’s Remembrance Day Parade and ceremonies at the Cenotaph James Parry Your Local Journal

In an historic first, a Canadian Minister of Veterans Affairs - the Honourable Kent Hehr who is also Associate Minister of National Defence - will join local veterans and members of the Hudson Legion Branch #115 who will be partici-

pating in Hudson’s Remembrance Day Parade along Main Road this Sunday, November 6.

His one-day visit will also see him together with Liberal MP for VaudreuilSoulanges Peter Schiefke - cutting a red ribbon and placing a wreath at the newly-landscaped Cenotaph made possible in part by a grant from the federal

government.

Said Hehr when contacted by Your Local Journal in Ottawa, “I am looking forward to attending the Commemorative ceremony in Hudson on Sunday. It is very important to remember the services

and sacrifices of our men and women in uniform and to also keep in mind that when a member serves, their family serves with them.

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In a Hudson tradition dating back to just after World War II, commemorative wreaths will once again be placed at the Cenotaph outside the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #115 this Sunday, November 6, following the annual parade that begins at IGA on Main Road at 12.45 p.m.

Wednesday, November 16th 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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Continued from page 8 This is also the occasion to say thank you to members of the Armed Forces for allowing us all to live in peace and security across the country.’’

Over and above his role in Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government, Hehr’s presence takes on special significance for the few remaining local veterans who came back from the horrors of World War II and who still march every year in memory of their brothers and sisters in arms. Many of whom did not return to their little town of Hudson and others who have since passed on. For Hehr will be participating in a wheelchair.

Born and raised in Calgary, and having represented the residents of downtown Calgary in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for more than seven years, his life drastically changed when - just shy of his 22nd birthday and while riding in a friend’s car - he was hit by a drive-by shooter leaving him a quadriplegic.

The life-altering injury did not quash his ambitions, however, and while still re-learning to use his fingers, he studied at the University of Calgary, earning his Bachelor of Canadian Studies, followed by his Bachelor of Law in 2001.

He has practiced law at the prestigious national firm, Fraser Milner Casgrain, and became an active community leader, working with the United Way and heading the Alberta branch of the Canadian Paraplegic Association. In

2008, he was named one of the 20 Most Compelling Calgarians to Watch by the Calgary Herald.

Later that year, Hehr won the race to represent Calgary-Buffalo in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, a seat he successfully defended in 2012. And as shadow minister of justice, finance, education and other portfolios, he held the government to account while taking an active role in creating legislation for the future of Calgary and Alberta.

Said Hudson Legion President, Eric Connor, “On behalf of all our members and the residents of Hudson at large, we are truly honoured to have the Minister, as well as our local MP Peter Schiefke, joining us on this very special day.”

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Continued from page 3 Residents also said they feel the cost of the stabilization work should be assumed by the entire city because it will result in a substantial tax increase that will exclusively burden Chaline Valley homeowners for the length of the amortization period that has not yet been determined.

“A sector by-law means that whatever the cost it will be divided by the number of residents that live in Chaline Valley and we’re going to be stuck with the bill,” said Meades.

Council was also criticized by

Meades for not providing information about a public information session that was held last week by Municipalité Régionale de Communauté (MRC) de Vaudreuil-Soulanges in Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot (NDIP) where new maps were released that showed enlarged landslide zones in NDIP and St. Lazare.

Meades, who was present at the information session, said he only found out about it through an acquaintance. Grimaudo replied that the MRC published a public notice about the meeting in two French language newspapers.

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PARRYWINKLE JAMES PARRY Like most guys I know, I’d rather have root canal work - without an anesthetic - than go shopping. Unless, of course, PHOTO BY there is someMAURICE JEFFERIES thing I specifically need. And then I’m in and out of there in a flash. Mission accomplished.

So if anyone had told me a couple of weeks ago that I would spend four hours in a big box store in VaudreuilDorion this past Saturday morning and actually enjoy every minute of it - I would have literally laughed in their face!

--------------SPONTANEOUS GENEROSITY My mission this time, however, was of a completely different nature. Namely, as a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #115 in Hudson, I was there with 1st Vice-president, Michael Elliott, pinning poppies on shoppers from far and wide at Walmart, while raising funds for the annual Poppy Campaign which runs through November 11 right across Canada. And what a marvelous and most heartwarming experience it was!

We were simply amazed at the spontaneous generosity of so many.

With loonies, toonies, fives, tens, and even twenties being popped into the collection boxes non-stop during our shift throughout the morning. As well as in the afternoon when Legion members, Marie Larouche and Flore Kluzs, showed up to relieve us.

Orchestrated by Legion members Gerry Foliot and Moe Lafoley, the same was happening at nine other big stores nearby, as well as at IGA Sobeys in Hudson. Not only on Saturday but also on Sunday. And it is a scene that will be repeated again this coming weekend. And every day at IGA by the way. With every cent raised going to help several local worthwhile causes associated in some way with those who have served, or are serving, in the

military and their dependents.

And new this year, I understand and true of all funds raised across the country - 10 per cent of the total will go towards helping homeless veterans currently living rough on the streets, of which there are an estimated 200 in Montreal and perhaps up to 2500 across Canada.

I left Walmart with so many images that will be with me a long time, long after the official Remembrance Day on Friday, November 11. The elderly lady in a motorized wheelchair whose grand-daughter, she told us, was in the military. The former nurse, now long retired, at Ste. Anne’s Hospital in Ste. Anne de Bellevue, who told us that so many patients there who had selflessly served their country, rarely, if ever, received visitors. The family of recent immigrants who apologized for not being able to give more but that it was all that they could afford. The guy who gave a twenty and politely asked if he could also take a poppy for his wife who was ill at home.

Then there was the young girl, who couldn’t have been more than six or seven years old, who approached us with a $5 bill in her hand. “This is for the veterans,” she said. “Would you like a poppy?” I asked. “Yes please,” she answered. “And can I have one for my mummy?” Sheesh, I just wanted to hug her. But, of course, didn’t. And her Mom gave us a great big smile.

“She didn’t know what the poppies were all about,” she told me. “And when I just tried to explain it to her, she said ‘then I want to help them.’”

As did the very elderly and infirm gentleman who shuffled up to where we were standing, took out a small coin purse from his pocket, and extracted a single loonie which he very carefully dropped into the collection box without saying a single word. He just looked up and smiled. And I could only wonder what was going through his mind at that very moment. What memories? What images? What unspoken thoughts?

Yup, it was an emotional morning to be sure. And even in a big box store,

PHOTO BY JAMES PARRY

With just some of the 1,000 tulip bulbs to be planted outside Hudson’s Town Hall, Laura McCaffrey (centre) is all smiles with (left to right) Shelley Hall and her daughter Eva Conway, Gail and André Marchand of the Hudson Music Club, Terry O’Shaughnessy of Greenwood Centre for Living History, Councillor Nicole Durand, Ann and Mark Drake of Hudson Village Theatre, Eric Connor of the Hudson Legion, and Councillor Ron Goldenberg.

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Fans of the late Quebec icon, Félix Leclerc, recently flocked to the home where he once lived on chemin de l’Anse in Vaudreuil-Dorion overlooking the Lake of Two Mountains from 1945 to 1966 - and now a museum - for the launch of a brilliant souvenir album titled Félix Illustré and penned by Marcel Brouillard (centre). Including former impressario, Françoise Chartrand (left) who in the 1980s founded the Théâtre Félix-Lelcerc in Montreal, and her daughter Anne-Marie.

one that I wouldn’t have missed for the world!

--------------FEDERAL MINISTER IN HUDSON - Same goes for the upcoming Remembrance Day Parade in Hudson this Sunday, November 6, when Canada’s Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Kent Hehr will be in town. Not only to participate in the parade itself, but also to lay a wreath, together with Vaudreuil-Soulanges Liberal MP Peter Schiefke, at the newly-landscaped Cenotaph.

Including stonework by Brian Grubert and Bob Houghton and beds of red tulips planted for next spring, it is the only one of its kind in VaudreuilSoulanges County, recognized as a national monument, and made possible in part thanks to a federal grant.

(See story on page 8).

--------------TRULY SPECIAL TULIP GARDEN Speaking of tulips, in floral terms since World War II they are, of course, the international symbol of friendship between Canada and The Netherlands and an enduring symbol of our country’s proud reputation for kindness and hospitality. It all began following the German occupation of The Netherlands when the Dutch royal family took refuge in Canada and Princess Margriet was born in exile while her family lived in Ottawa.

In fact, the maternity ward of Ottawa Civic Hospital in which she was born was temporarily declared to be extra-territorial by the Canadian government, thereby allowing her citizenship to be solely influenced by her mother’s Dutch citizenship. And to commemorate the birth, the Canadian Parliament flew the Dutch flag atop the Peace Tower. As a matter of record, the only time a foreign flag has flown over the Canadian Parliament Building.

Moreover, during 1945, the First Canadian Army was responsible for liberating The Netherlands. And in appreciation the following year, the Dutch people sent tens of thousands of tulips - the Dutch national flower - to

Ottawa. In 1947, the royal family also contributed thousands, and an additional 10,000 ever since. The donations becoming a tradition in the nation’s capital with its annual spectacular Canadian Tulip Festival.

Why am I mentioning this? Because this past Sunday, October 30, the Town of Hudson held a small ceremony in front of the Town Hall to mark the planting of 1,000 red and white tulip bulbs - 500 of each colour - being distributed to only 150 towns out of 400 applications by the Canadian Garden Council in collaboration with Vesey’s Bulbs of Prince Edward Island. In celebration of Canada’s sesquicentennial celebrations in 2017.

“What a wonderful example of people coming and working together in celebration of friendship,” said Laura McCaffrey, Hudson’s Arts, Culture, and Communications Coordinator, who submitted the winning 150th Celebration Garden application following a heads up from local resident, Daphne Mulrooney, and who has come up with a truly original design for the planting. What’s more, Hudson is the only town to have such a garden westwards between here and Ottawa.

Bravo. And I really look forward to seeing the garden in all its glory come spring!

--------------FESTIVE FUN - In closing, and still on gardening, this just in from the Hudson Garden Club Executive Committee inviting one and all to a fun-filled festive afternoon Saturday, November 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at St. James’ Church Hall, 642 Main Road.

There will be a seasonal lunch of tourtière, braised red cabbage, and apple-cranberry crisp, together with wine or mulled cider, as well as a demonstration of Christmas arrangements

by Caroline Boyce of Floria. Tickets, at $20 a pop, can be reserved by calling (450) 458-3548 or by e-mail at cwo@ videotron.ca. For the demonstration only by the way, it is $5 at the door. Enjoy. And hope to see you at the parade!

And that’s a wrap!

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If you’ve ever owned a small outdoor powered tool such as a lawnmower or snow-blower, you know how hard it can be to get good after-sale service. As a rule, most retailers are only interested in selling you the equipment. Once your expensive tool breaks down, whether it’s still under warranty or not, it’s often difficult to find the right person to repair and prolong the life of your investment.

While there are repair shops around, it’s hard to find one that offers all the right expertise under one roof. People in the area have come to rely on the experienced team of J.T. Sport. Don’t let the name fool you – J.T. Sport is not about sports. It’s your one-stop destination for all-season small motor maintenance and repair needs, from chainsaws and snow-blowers to lawnmowers and leaf-blowers. “We’re the only shop in the region that can repair two-stroke hand-held motors,” says Steve Tucker, proud owner of J.T. Sport.

“Anybody can sell outdoor power equipment,” Steve explains. “What we have been doing over the years is getting a reputation

for doing repair work. We have a workshop with four full-time mechanics. We do a lot of repairs and we do them quickly.

People are happy, so they come back. You can purchase equipment everywhere, but you can’t get stuff fixed anywhere.” Steve is known far and wide for being able to fix any motor.

“Everybody is retailing, but not everybody is into service. Retailing is really easy.

You offer a product and you hope it sells, but service takes many, many years of training. I have some good guys that have been at it for a long time. We’re master service technicians for Briggs & Stratton and all the major companies.”

Steve quickly dispels the notion that buying from a specialized shop is more expensive than purchasing equipment in chain retailers. “You can go to a retailer tomorrow and buy a snow-blower for the exact same price you buy it here.” But J.T. Sport also offers added value to your purchase that chain stores won’t. “We prep your equipment in advance. We make sure it runs well. We adjust it, we test it. We bring it to your house.”

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Confession time dear readers. ‘Tis always a tricky and emotional time here in my garden

in our little hamlet of Hudson at this time of year. No problem whatsoever whacking down the now passed-on perennials that, by their very definition, I know will be back next year.

Same for the Hostas, shrubs, and herbs (now drying inside) in the veggie garden.

Oh yes, over the past few days and

while there are many leaves still to fall – pardon the pun – mulched the lawn while cutting the grass which sure saves on raking and bagging while recycling the chopped-up leaves into the earth.

But to parryphrase Hamlet, as penned by The Bard, therein lies the rub. For while they will ‘sleep, perchance to dream,’ until Spring, what does one do with all those other prized and precious plants that are now ending their outdoor-life cycle? All of

which have been our faithful friends during this glorious summer as we now are heading into a gardener’s winter of discontent.

Sheesh. But enough of William Shakespeare. Or, as a lad in Jolly Old England, we used to dub him Billy Waggleknife (think about it), much to the dismay of our tutor.

Suffice to say that I’m sad to see the New Guinea Impatiens, if not already demised, on their last legs.

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Continued from page 12 Same for the Nasturtium that are still flowering but are obviously on borrowed time. And all the annuals that have given us so much pleasure since first planted seemingly so many months ago.

And then, of course, there are the Geraniums, which I simply refuse to lose. And which I know many garden-

ers from throughout the region just love to save until they can be taken outdoors once again after the last frost, whenever that may be in 2017. Not always for the cost of buying new plants, I hasten to add, but just for the sheer fun and challenge that it entails.

I brought mine in, some of which I’ve had for three or four years or so, this past weekend. And here’s how I went about it. Dug them up, dusted them off. Removed all the tree leaves and debris that had fallen on them.

Then I replanted them in freshlywashed clean pots with a good saucer underneath and with light watering, to be perhaps trimmed a few weeks from now, and certainly come February.

Speaking of saucers, here’s a costcutting tip for you. Recently bought 12 new Elegance Collection Mariner Blue fine imported stoneware plates at The Hudson War Memorial Library’s thrift shop, The Bunker, at 60 Elm for just $5. Cheap as chips, perfect for the purpose, and good for many years to come. Hey, they are even microwave oven safe.

Also a wooden-handle serratedblade stainless steel Gourmet Chef’s knife in mint condition for just a buck.

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And now I’m off back into the garden to collect all our gnomes, fairies, frogs, and tortoises to make sure that they are safely tucked away in the shed until next year!

Meanwhile, have fun cleaning up your garden!

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UCMAS - Mitigating math misery Ju l e s - P i e r r e Malartre Special contributor

Learning mathematics is not always easy, and elementary students often fear the release of their first report card. But students need not be intimidated by their report cards, and there are alternatives to nerve-wracking cramming, expensive private tutors, and dreadful summer classes.

UCMAS Mental Math Schools offer elementary students who need to improve their performance a different approach not only to learning, but also to mastering mathematics. One of the additional advantages of the UCMAS program is that it also impacts children’s performance in other disciplines. The program empowers students by not only allowing them to develop key mental mathematical skills, but also by increasing their self-confidence, which will help them achieve success in their other academic pursuits. “The self-confidence gained from this program has a domino effect for the students,” says Megha Karia, CEO of UCMAS Canada.

UCMAS stands for ‘Universal Concept of Mental Arithmetic Systems.’ The organization has been in existence since 1992 and there are over 55,000 children enrolled in the program worldwide. It is becoming increasingly popular in academic circles, especially given children’s increased reliance on electronics that has allowed their brainpower to go underused.

UCMAS is aimed at children ages 4 to 13. It enhances brainpower using tools

as simple as mental math and an abacus.

It does not merely improve math skills, it promotes memory, concentration, creativity and general problem solving abilities − all key skills to ensure success early on in school and later on.

“At UCMAS, we focus on all the learning capabilities of the children. They learn through auditory, visual, as well as kinesthetic and tactile learning styles,” Karia adds. “When a child uses the abacus, it is a very tangible approach.”

In every class, in every home practice session, the program makes extensive use of listening exercises. Therefore, focusing using auditory memory tremendously enhances the child’s abilities. “When the tactile or visual learning style is combined with the auditory learning style, the end result is a learning enhancement. The children are eventually able to visualize the abacus in their mind. It’s a photographic memory enhancement. So, not only math, but also concentration, memory and the learning style improve. There are not many programs that enhance all three learning styles together,” Karia explains.

If you can learn better, you can perform better. You can grow to be a better human being. UCMAS students go on to bigger and better things. “Most of our children get selected in gifted programs, in Ivy League programs, and they have gone on to very good universities,” Karia adds.

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This week in Sports Amateur Football Report Coach Jim Beauchamp Special contributor

Last weekend marked the start of the playoff season for some of the local amateur football teams and the St. Lazare Stallions Midget team, who finished 5th in the regular season, were on the road visiting the Sherbrooke Bulldogs who finished 3rd.

The Stallions got on the scoreboard first with a 20-yard field goal by #88 Troy Lendvay. The Stallions defense then took over and forced the Bulldogs to a 3-and-out, and their offense took advantage. Stallions quarterback Jared Gallant hooked up with #7 Liam Barclay for a 45-yard pass and run play for a major and a 10-0 lead.

The only points Sherbrooke was able to score was on speciality teams with a 65-yard punt return for a major.

The Stallions defense, lead by Riley Pincombe with four interceptions and Caleb DaSilva with one interception and a fumble recovery, then shut the door on the Bulldogs. The Stallions won by a score of 17-9 and now play in the semi-finals against the St. Laurent Spartans this Saturday night, November 5, in St. Laurent.

The Stallions’ Bantam team played the Lakeshore Cougars in their quar-

ter-final of the Quebec Bantam football league. The Cougars, who were relegated from 1st division to 2nd division for the finals, ended up pulling out a win by a score of 22-7. All of the points except for one were scored in the first half of the game. The Lakeshore Cougars now go on to face the St. Bruno Barons in the semi-finals of the QBFL Divison 2 playoffs.

The Western Patriots’ Bantam hosted the Châteauguay Raiders last Saturday, October 29, at Chêne-Bleue field in Pincourt. Châteauguay came out of the gate fast, scoring 14 points in the first quarter. Then the Patriots’ defense held a strong lead by big plays from Defensive End Devan Budwal and Linebacker Brandon To. Unfortunately the offense could not get in the end zone and the Châteauguay Raiders ended up winning 14-0. The Raiders now go on to face the St. Bruno Barons Two in the semi-finals.

John Abbott College played host to Sherbrooke last Saturday in Ste. Anne de Bellevue. Abbott finished 4th in the regular season while Sherbrooke finished 5th. Great place-kicking by Jacob Austen who was a perfect 3-for3 on field goals and gave the Islanders the lead early on in the game. A strong run game lead by Jeremy Pryde and Kwame Osei and three catches by Jeremy Comeau lead the Islanders to a convincing 30-10 win. The Islanders are now visiting Cégep Lionel-

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Groulx this Saturday, November 5, at 2:30 p.m. for the semi-final game of the College playoffs.

This weekend all the younger teams will be in action. The Game of

the Week will be the 10-0 Mosquito Patriots taking on the Lasalle Warriors at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 5, at École Chêne-Bleue in Pincourt.

Rigaud Oldtimers Hockey Report Lachapelle’s Red Surging

After a tough start, but followed by three consecutive wins, the hard charging Red are now only a point away from the ROHA pack with AllStar goaltending from Claude Brabant and a defense corps that has been described as ‘hermetically sealed.’ Leading the way are D-men Sylvain ‘PK’ Cadorette, and supersub John Coutts, Ryan ‘Jeff Petry’ Van Rees, Keith ‘Andrei Markov’ Burnett and fan favorite Jimmy ‘The Lip’ Easter.

Blue is still leading the pack behind the tireless efforts of under recognized workhorses, Al Smith, Doug Mair, Paul Lajoie, Tim Lawson, Peter Snell, Marc

Emond and Bryan Tremblay. Unfortunately the ink usually goes to their little ‘Porcelain Doll’ goal scoring teammates Mike De Filippo, Marc ‘I’ve got a leg boo-boo’ Desmarais, Georgey Pateridis, Chris Marsh, and Phil Vauclair who shamelessly dance ‘Pretty Little Ballerina’ style after each tally… Sheez!

White and Gold simply floundering and on a road to nowhere. All players in the doghouses of their respective coaches Fernando ‘Jim Popp’ Garcia and Todd ‘Randy Cunneyworth’ Brochu. Rumours of dissent rumbling in the background.

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2762 Rue des Clématites $319,000 Evelyne Micyk 514-668-9777 Noble Immoblier Inc.

104 Rue Upper Whitlock $369,000 Margaret Lagimodière 450-458-5365 Royal LePage Village Hudson Inc.

1089 Montée St-Robert $320,000 Roselyne Groleau-Parker 514-947-7248 Royal de Montréal 2010 Inc.

6330 Murray Court Sunday 1pm – 3pm $265,000 Lyle Warden 613-551-0057 Glengarry Real Estate Brokerage

CREG QUAY, ONTARIO 6243 Conway Court Sunday 1pm – 3pm $424,900 Andy Menard 613-551-3715 Glengarry Real Estate Brokerage

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Sainte-JusƟne-De-Newton. 1405 Rue des Oliviers. 1+2 bedroom, 3 baths on massive private country lot. Finished basement/ walkout, large hot tub, slate Ňoors and energy eĸcient Geothermal system. #15741350

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NOBLE IMMOBILIER INC.

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Vaudreuil-Dorion. 2762 Rue des ClémaƟtes.

Spacious 3-bedroom home on nice corner lot. Possibility of 4th bedroom. Main Ňoor laundry room. Fenced yard. MLS# 13243838

$275,000 Evelyne Micyk Chartered Real Estate Broker

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930 de la Vallée. Pincourt. Buy now and collect rent unƟl June 30th, 2017. 2 B/R condo with hardwood Ňoors throughout, 2 parking spots, cabana, 3rd Ňoor, no rear neighbors. Currently rented for $1050/month. Condo Fees: $105. MLS #21077782

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Saint-Lazare, 1089 St-Robert. Spacious streetlevel bungalow in quiet country seƫng with over 1700 sq. Ō. of living space, a classic-style kitchen with centre island and full dineƩe, a 3-car garage & space for RV. MLS# 21713431

Evelyne Micyk Chartered Real Estate Broker

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St-Laurent. Breakfast restaurant.

FantasƟc business opportunity!

Strategic locaƟon with lots of potenƟal for growth. Turn-key. MLS# 25262534

$265,000 Lyle Warden Sales RepresentaƟve

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613-551-0057

Creg Quay, ON. 6330 Murray Court. Spacious 2 + 3-bedroom home bordering canal with direct access to the St-Lawrence River. Open-concept ground Ňoor layout, screened 3-season porch.

Possible home oĸce. #1021811

$198,000

$195,000

Les Cèdres. Great starter home in child friendly area. 2+1 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms. Newer roof and windows.

A must see! MLS# 15255663

Dollard-des-Ormeaux. 3-bedroom townhouse/condo with Įnished basement, close to all ameniƟes...buses, park, English Elementary school. Roof recently redone, all new ŇoaƟng Ňoors. MLS# 15388668

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Real Estate Broker GROUPE SUTTON DISTINCTION INC.

514-594-4964

THINGS TO SEE AND DO

To submit your “Things to See and Do”, send your information to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca before Tuesday noon. Publishing priority will be given to free events, non-proϔit, and community based groups.

BAIE D’URFÉ Baie-D’Urfé Potters’ Guild Expo and Sale takes place Friday, November 4, with vernissage from 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, November 5 and 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Whiteside Taylor Centre, 20551 Lakeshore Road. There will be lots of reasonably priced hand-made pieces. For more info consult www.bdupottersguild. com.

DORVAL On Wednesday, November 9, join us at 7:30 p.m. for We’ll Meet Again Benefit Concert with L’Orchestre Big Band Club at St. Mark’s Anglican Church. Come take a trip down memory lane. Enjoy listening to Swing, Latin and ballad music played live the way it was meant to be heard! Tickets $15, available at the door or call (514) 6313601. Light refreshments will be served.

Funds raised go to the work of the church and surrounding community. 865 Lakeshore Drive, H9S 2C7. For more info call (514) 631-3601 or email saintmarks@bellnet.ca.

vember 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Church of St. John the Baptist, 233 PointeClaire Avenue. Come for the baking, jewelry, antique dishes, toys, handcrafts, Christmas decorations, gift baskets, linens and much more. Coffee, muffins, and a lunch will be offered.

STE. ANNE DE BELLEVUE On Thursday November 10, Le Nichoir Wild Bird Rehabilitation Centre will be having a very important screening of the documentary ‘The Messenger’ at John Abbott College’s Casgrain Theatre. This film is a must-see for those interested in wildlife conservation and the wellbeing of our local birds. Two special guests will join us – Dr. Robert Rice, Research Scientist from the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Centre and Michael Mesure, Executive Director

of Fatal Light Awareness Program (FLAP).

The purpose of this fundraiser is to introduce the public to the different efforts currently being made both locally and afar to support wild birds. Tickets are $20, which includes Bird Friendly Coffee and a dessert reception. They can be purchased online at laplumeverte.ca or by phone (450) 4582809. For more information consult www. lenichoir.org ST. LAZARE A Texas Holdem Poker Night Fundraiser will be held Friday, November 4 at the Centre Communautaire Saint-Lazare., 1301 rue du Bois, to help support and offset the costs of hockey for the Hockey Trois Lacs Peewee AA and BB teams. Featuring cash bar with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and silent auction. Game offers

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FURTHER AFIELD Hemmingford Creation’s Exposition will take place November 5 at the Hemmingford Recreation Centre, 550 Goyette Avenue, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come and enjoy the many talents of Hemmingford, from pottery to stained glass and everything in between. You can enjoy a hot beverage and mingle with the artisans. Maybe you will find that perfect Christmas gift.

Music will be played by local artist. Hope to see you all there!

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Sat., Nov. 5th, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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PINCOURT CASCA Vaudreuil-Dorion will be holding an adoption day Saturday, November 5, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., at Faubourg de l’Île Shopping Centre, 101 CardinalLéger Blvd. For information regarding our adoption days, contact vaudreuil@cascaorg.ca or visit our website at www.cascaorg.ca. Please note that adoption fees are requested to help us with our vet bills and other costs associated with the wellbeing of the cats under our care.

*Installation by a member of the

Asking $298,500

SINCE 1951

POINTE CLAIRE A Christmas Bazaar takes place No-

cash prize with re-buy and add-on $20.

Tickets are $40, reserve by email lezlietune@gmail.com or buy at the door.

www.petroleleger.ca info@petroleleger.ca

www.propaneleger.ca info@propaneleger.ca

House and various items will be for sale. Grace will have her “Jewelry for Charity” sale again, and other items. Come for a visit.

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Professional Auctioneer, Art & Antiques Expert

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CUSTOM FURNITURE

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FIREWOOD

$100 taxes incl.

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5580 Highway 34, Vankleek Hill (ON)

COMPUTERS

“Soot Yourself & Call Us”

Gift Certificates Available

Quality Auction & Appraisal Services

CHIMNEY SWEEPING

ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES

The Local Chimney Sweep 450-458-5115 EXCAVATION

LIVE Romantic Music for your Wedding Party!

Call Manfred “The Love Song Balladeer”.

Add a “touch of class” to your memorable day!

Manfred’s LIVE Romantic Music.

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FOUNDATION REPAIR

LANDSCAPING

MOVING

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MANAGEMENT SERVICES

DRY FIREWOOD 514-386-1278 MOVING

PAINTING Local – Long distance, packing, heated storage.

Weekly trips to USA, Toronto & Vancouver

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VENTILATION

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Repairs and spare parts for all brands.

Commercial • Industrial • Residential Email: marco@aspirateursvalleyfield.com

Marco Lapierre

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Sunworks

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FREE Fan Promotion on all Regency wood stoves & inserts

1466 Hwy 34, Hawkesbury, ON www.sunworksenergy.ca sunworks.kerr@gmail.com

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In Memoriam

Shirley Beaudet It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley Beaudet on September 7, 2016 at the age of 97.

Nana has been an amazing inspiration to our entire family and to many close family friends. She was the family matriarch, leader and supporter, always available for counsel, advice and great conversation.

She was loved and will be dearly missed by her children Nancy, Stephen, Sandra and Lynn, their spouses Glenn, Cindy, Brian and Brady, her grandchildren, Alison, Cristin, Kelly, Elizabeth, Gillian, Kimberly, Laura, Steven, Stone and Kevin and her great-grandchildren Samuel, Amelie and William.

A Celebration of her life will take place on Saturday November 5 at St. James Anglican Church in Hudson, Quebec at 11 am followed by a reception.

Condolences may be left on rideaumemorial.com The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the staff of Chateau Dollard for their kindness and compassionate care over the past three years, they have made an important contribution to the quality of life that Shirley enjoyed.

Elaine Bourassa Morton 1947-2016 A celebration of the life of Elaine Bourassa Morton will take place in Hudson, QC, on Saturday, November 5, 2016.

A funeral service will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish church, 413 Main Road, Hudson at 2:00 p.m., preceded by a visitation also at the church from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Following the service, everyone is cordially invited to a reception, to continue the celebration, at the Whitlock Golf and Country Club, 128 Côte St-Charles Road, Hudson from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

J.T. Sport

Continued from page 11 Then we can pick it up if you ever need maintenance or repair work done on it.” J.T. Sport also offers trade-ins.

J.T. Sport specializes in quick repair.

Many of their clients are professionals who rely on their tools and who can’t afford extended downtime. “We have enough mechanics on staff to turn things around quickly. So if a working man comes in and

he needs his chainsaw tomorrow, we can do that. We’ll get his machine going so he can continue to make money with it. We have a lot of commercial clients for that.”

J.T. Sport is located at 356 Monseigneur Langlois Boulevard in Valleyfield. You can reach Steve and his team at (450) 371-4343.

J.T. Sport is open from 8 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. on weekdays, and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. You can visit the shop’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/JTSPORT-130948937064636/?fref=ts

UCMAS

Continued from page 14 Summer School is not necessary, and it will not help their self-esteem. UCMAS offers real results.

Parents interested in enrolling their children can call (514) 591-0930 or (438) 994-1039. You can also contact UCMAS

by email at excellent@ucmas.ca. UCMAS is located at 412 Harwood Boulevard in Vaudreuil-Dorion. The program runs two hours per week for up to four years. There is no minimum time commitment, but enrollment for at least six to seven months is recommended. You can find out more about the program by viewing the following video on YouTube at tinyurl.com/zjoz5bs.

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

ENGINEER

LIFE COACH

PHARMACIES

KARAVOLAS BOILY & TRIMARCHI CPA INC.

Peter Byrne, Consulting Engineer

Caroline Courey, M E M B E R I F C

Marilou Leduc

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

ATTORNEY

Aumais Chartrand

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

BOOKKEEPING

Shantiom Inc.

Bookkeeping Services. 10 years experience.

Proficient with Sage and Quickbooks.

514-969-3555

Bryan Todd, B. Comm (Acct.)

Building structural, foundation and waterproofing expertise, reports and expert testimony.

514 594 5140, peterbyrne@videotron.ca

The change you deserve!

450-853-0616 • courey@videotron.ca M O R E I N F O AT: www.courey.com

FAMILY MEDIATION/SOCIAL WORK

IMMIGRATION

Karine Joly, MSW, TS, Family Mediator

Brazolot Migration Group

Family mediation for couples separating/divorcing Counselling for individuals, couples, families Homologation of mandate report.

Vaudreuil-Dorion/Beaconsfield 450-218-1499 karine.joly@videotron.ca

HOME CARE NURSING

Nova Hudson

Nursing care, palliative care, cancer care, foot care, family support, volunteer services and adult day centre.

465 Main Rd, Hudson, Suite 202 (450) 458-5727

Business and Personal Accounting Services, Tax Preparations & Filings Ph. (514) 730-5966

INVESTMENT ADVISOR

DENTISTS

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

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

Jeffrey Quenneville

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

NOTARIES

Jean-Pierre Boyer

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

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

PSYCHOLOGIST

Sylvi Lafontaine

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

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

PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL SERVICES

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

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

Piano Tuning - Experienced local piano technician offering quality tunings and skillful repairs. Improve the sound and touch of your piano with hammer voicing and action regulation. Marc Lanthier 514770-7438 info@pianolanco.com

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)

Cleaning ladies available, weekly, biALL RENOVATIONS. CUSTOM DECKS, weekly or occasionally. 20 years of experiSCREENED-IN PORCHES, GAZEBOS, SHEDS ence with same clients. All have: & PERGOLAS, SIDING, FRAMING, GYPROC, attention to detail skills WINDOWS, DOORS, FLOORS, STAIRS, BASEMENTS, KITCHENS, BATHROOMS. FREE ESgood work ethics TIMATES. JONATHAN 514-402-9223 RBQ motivated by perfection 5688-2244-01 glowing references Call and leave message 450-458-0251 (161117) Jacques Harvey Piano School. Experienced, qualified teacher offers piano lessons to beCleaning ladies wanted, experienced or ginners or advanced students. Children and not. We will teach you how to be a fiveadults are welcome. Call 450-455-1544. star cleaner. Must be energetic, a perfectionist, possess a good work ethic. Jobs Cleaning Services available weekly, bisupplied after passing the course. Leave weekly or as needed. Attention to detail message 450-458-0251 (161110) with a strong work ethic. Call for a free estimate. 450-458-8098 (161110) APPLE MAC SUPPORT

Moving Service, local, trailer rentals.

Call Colin: 514-850-9948

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 (161110) 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. Phone 450-451-3020 (161103)

125 - FOR RENT New 4½ condo for rent, Hudson, 1 month free, hardwood floors, granite counters, dishwasher, indoor parking, available immediately, $1300/month. 4½ nouveau condo à louer, Hudson, 1 mois gratuit, planchers bois franc, comptoirs de granite, stationnement intérieur, libre immédiatement, 1300$/mois, 514-984-8081, nancy@vertdeveloppement.com (161103) 3 bedroom bungalow in St. Lazare, private backyard, appliances included, non-smoking, close to schools, quick access to Highway 40, $1300/month. Available November 1.

450-451-6137 or 514-928-7185 (161103) 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 (161103) House for rent, centre of Hudson, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen appliances included, pets welcome, $1550/month. Available immediately. 514-291-1232 (161103) Room for rent in home in St. Lazare. Furnished. All utilities and internet included.

Access to kitchen and laundry. Parking available. $375/month. 514-549-3597 (161124) 3½ condo in Les Perles de la Gare, Vaudreuil-Dorion, hot water, A/C and appliances included, 2 elevators, indoor heated pool and gym, indoor parking; near Le Prescott Retirement Residence, train station, new sports centre, CLSC and Walmart. $1200/month.

514-674-0889, 438-392-3686 (161110) Rue Daniel, St-Lazare, 4½ (plus office/ storage) available immediately. $860/ month. Jim, 450-455-4787 (161117) House to share- St. Lazare Country Forest, proximity to Dynasty. 4 bedrooms, 2 offices, finished basement with fitness area, swimming pool, hot tub, pool table.

Possible garage parking. Must be responsible, reliable, employed, non-smoker. No dogs. $800/month. Immediate occupancy. 438-870-3005 (161110) Professional shared office space for rent - 3 bright offices on second floor in centre of Hudson. Office suite with large common area, 3 spacious offices, kitchenette and parking. $415/month flexible terms.

Includes heat, electricity and A/C. Call 438738-7487 (161110)

150 - SERVICES William Services. Windows & gutters cleaning. Cedar hedge trimming and planting. Wood and steel fences and more. Call William 514-983-8474 (161110)

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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 MEDIUM, PSYCHIC, SHAMAN, EXORCIST. Natural born gift. No cards or gimmicks.

Clairvoyance & guidance. Contact of deceased. Shamanic energy treatments for pain & disease. Removal of ghosts, spirits & demons from homes, offices & people.

Jarred Shaman Medium 514-621-6261 www.jarredshamanmedium.com (161103)

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

Vacuum Cleaner. Sales and repair of all brands, 40 years in service (Electrolux, Filter Queen, Kenmore and Central Vac). Central Vac Electron with bag, hose, accessories $675. Other brands available from $329 and up. Repair and service of all central vacuum systems. Parts and bags (all makes). Small appliance repair. Carpet cleaner rental available.

Biodegradable cleaning supplies. Toilet paper $31.95/48 rolls. AspirateursHudson.com 67 McNaughten, Hudson, Quebec 450-458-7488 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.

Cleaning services available, weekly or bi-weekly. Hudson, St-Lazare sector. More than 10 years experience. References available. 450-455-0607 (161110)

Steve’s Small Engine Repair located in Hudson/St-Lazare area. 514-220-6860 or stevchev@gmail.com. Repairs and Maintenance for Leaf Blowers, Snowblowers, Lawn Tractors, Lawn Mowers, Trimmers and more! (161110)

RENT-A-HUSBAND! 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 (161103)

Cleaning Lady. Sparkling cleaning with passion. Honest, hard worker. I go the extra step to treat your home with the utmost respect. Every two weeks. Please call after 6 p.m. References available. 514633-1661 (161103)

**MTL LANDSCAPING** - Lawn Maintenance – Grass cutting, overgrown ditch clearing, Hedge, shrub and tree trimming, top soil, flower beds, Spring / Fall clean ups. Very reliable. Myles Truax at 514-9293315 (161110)

Paul’s Painting, small & large renovations. Call 514-900-5839 (161110) “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

Experienced senior gentleman seeking part-time work as a caregiver. English speaking with workable French. References available. Please call Barney at 450-458-6660.

PROFESSIONAL RUSTPROOFING AT COMPETITIVE PRICES. 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE. CALL MARTY AUTO BODY IN HUDSON AT 450-458-1148 (161215)

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Handyman / Renovations. Over 25 years experience. I do bathrooms, kitchens, ceramics, floors, etc. Free estimate.

Patrick 450-206-0588 (161117) Professional cleaning team available; working in Hudson for 15 years. References available. Call Sylvie Farmer 514-972-8237 (161103)

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 (161117) Experienced cleaning lady with spots available weekly, bi-weekly or as needed.

Hardworking, reliable and trustworthy.

References available. Call Janine at 514886-6762 (161117) Caregiver for the Elderly. Available Monday through Friday. Excellent references.

Call Anne Vanderwalde/Nikolaiczuk 514267-1646 (161103)

175 - WANTED $ Buy car for scrap. Running or not, 24/7. www.scrapvehicule.com Call 514-951-4203 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) 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 CUSTOMER SERVICE - Great Part-time opportunity with IT company. Requirements MS Office, ability to troubleshoot, bilingual, professional attitude. 3-4 hours per day. Please send CV to michellem@novatekint.com (161110)

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325 - AUTOS FOR SALE

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Independent Esthetician needed.

Unique opportunity to join a medical esthetics team with 2 locations in the West Island, including Fitness City with over 5000 members. Call 514-696-0707 or fax CV to 514-696-4958 (161103)

BOMB PROOF DESSAGE HORSE, easy to ride, learn flying changes, piaffe, tempis, and to ride a circle correctly. Don’t have to be a dressage rider. All disciplines welcome, teenagers too. Will help make your jumping even better. Lynda 450-202-0699

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

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. 514-235-8657

Landscaping company in Hudson / St. Lazare looking for energetic men and women for fall clean-ups. Salary $12 - $14/ hour. 450-458-0055 (161110) Looking for an experienced sales agent for phone sales in Dorval with a team of financial advisors. Monday to Thursday, full-time or part-time available. Salary to be discussed based on experience and performance. Contact Jean-Marie 514660-3957 (161110) Mécanicien d’équipement lourd forestière recherché. Temps plein. Effectuer réparations de machinerie. Notions de base mécanique (petits moteurs gaz et diesel un atout). Aider à préparer commandes des pièces. Entretien du garage.

Doit posséder propres outils. Doit être bilingue. 450-455-2585, theresa.beks@powertechinc.ca (161110)

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Workshop: Improve Your Listening Skills.

Date: November 19, 9:30am to 3:00pm. Location: St-Lazare Community Centre, 1301 rue du Bois, Saint-Lazare, QC, J7T 3E6. Cost : $20. Register by November 12. For registration contact Joanne Tyas jtyas@itrlab.com, Tel: 514-4578528 (161110)

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.

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

514-996-6965 2006 Mazda 6 Wagon, Black, manual, 281,000kms, wheels with mag rims, plus extra mag rims set. $2000. 450-458-4628

325 - AUTOS FOR SALE 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

Personal/domestic worker needed for physically challenged woman in Hudson. Must love animals, have a car, be flexible and reliable. Thursday – Friday, 8am - 1pm, possibility of more. Reply with CV to: ellelivrehomme@hotmail.com (161103) 1992 Lincoln 192,000 km. V-8 auto, fully equipped, used for weddings, second owner, electric roof. Invested $12,000. Must sell (ill250 - REAL ESTATE SALE ness) $1250 Cash. 514-453-7468 Panoramic views, Covey Hill. 4 new box stall barn. Dressage ring, pasture, year 1996 Honda Civic Si with multiple modifiround carpenter shop, 5 arpents, historic cations: JDA B16A SIR II, cams, Exedy clutch, house, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, needs TLC, JDM ITR S80 LSD trans. w/short shift, urethane commute to Montreal 35 mins., $239,000. engine mounts, Sparco quick release steering Patrick Pietry, Royal LePage Extra Bkr. 450- wheel, Sparco seats w/Willans 4 pt. harness, 802-7200, 450-829-2653 (161117) Neuspeed sport springs w/Koni front shocks, frt/rear strut bars, stainless brake lines and Largest Cortland Apple Producer in Que- much more. $6500 or best offer. 514-979-1603 bec, located in St. Antoine Abbé. 70,000 bushels, with buildings. 140 acres. Patrick Honda Civic Reverb 2 door, silver, 2005, Pietry, Royal LePage Extra Bkr. 450-802-7200 manual, A/C, 6 CD player, brakes, brake or 450-829-2653 (161117) pads, discs and bearings done late 2015, 288,000kms, great little car. Recent oil Maple Bush, 8,000 taps, plus 200,000 change and transmission fluid. 4 winter tires board feet of Red Oak, in Havelock. 140 – 2 years old, $1800, 514-261-7043 acres. Patrick Pietry, Royal LePage Extra Bkr. 2009 VW Rabbit, 2.5 litre, gas, 5-speed man450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (161117) ual transmission, black, heated seats and mirrors, AC, power windows, locks, mirrors, sun275 – GARAGE /MOVING SALE roof and fog lights. 130,000 km. $9,600 Call Estate Sale at 110 Oakland, Hudson on 514-886-1008 Friday, November 4 and Saturday, November 5 from 9am - 2 pm. Antique furniture, BMW 325i, 2004, sport wagon, low mileage, decorative pieces, kids toys and clothing. 124,400km, metallic silver gray, fresh maintenance, very good condition. 4 winter tires.

(161103) Best offer. 450-458-7081 Lexus LS400 1992, dark green, Nakamichi Supplying your sound, sunroof, 4 new winter tires on rims, Vaudreuil-Dorion, St-Lazare, $2900, very clean and reliable. 450-763-2232

200 - CAREERS/EMPLOYMENT

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BUSINESS MANAGER

to join their new dynamic sales team.

Candidates must be experienced, highly motivated and reliable.

Competitive salary offered.

Send résumés to sergelafrance@rendezvousnissan.com For more information call

1-877-632-8816

FURNITURE WAREHOUSE

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350 - LEGAL NOTICE DÉCLARATION TARDIVE DE FILIATION Prenez avis que WILBERT AUGUSTIN dont l’adresse du domicile est le 9820 boul. Gouin ouest, Montréal, Québec H8Y 3G7 a déclaré au Directeur de l’état civil être PÈRE de Sony Samuel Bobb né le 13 juin 2012 à Montréal, Québec et fils de Bobb Moleci Jinnette. En conséquence, le ou la soussigné(e) requiert du Directeur de l’état civil qu’il inscrive son nom comme PÈRE de WILBERT AUGUSTIN dans l’acte de naissance de ce dernier ou de cette dernière et dont le nom de famille sera modifié pour se lire comme suit : SONY SAMUEL AUGUSTIN. Prenez en outre avis que toute objection d’un tiers à la présente déclaration doit être notifiée aux déclarants, à l’enfant mineur âgé de quatorze ans ou plus et au Directeur de l’état civil au plus tard dans les vingt jours de la dernière publication d’un avis de cette déclaration.

Avis Rempli et Signé : Pierrefonds, Québec, le 17 octobre 2016.

Signé par Wilbert Augustin

Thursday, November 3, 2016

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