St. Lazare council presents a horse of a different colour… See story on page 3 Vol. 13 No. 36 | October 8, 2015
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Following a sky-diving excursion last year and a series of bungee jumping adventures, 92-year-old Hudson resident Emily Aird continues to celebrate life with her latest personal challenge, a jaunt around the perimeter of Toronto’s famed CN Tower, over 350 metres above ground. See story on page 11.
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Grimaudo cites complete transparency during staging of rst Festival au Galop John Jantak Your Local Journal
Despite continued insinuations that St. Lazare spent too much money to stage its recent first Festival au Galop equestrian event, Mayor Robert Grimaudo told citizens at the Tuesday evening council meeting on October 6 that the town acted with complete transparency when it came to providing the expenses related to the event and it will continue to host the festival in the years to come. Grimaudo was responding to criticism from Marc-André Esculier who
told by somebody else,” Grimaudo told Your Local Journal. “It’s interesting that this person who was not on the organizing committee and was not involved in the Galop is being believed more than the people who were on the committee. “People come up to the microphone with preconceived ideas that are not based on fact,” added Grimaudo. “They just make blanket statements that are completely based on misinformation.” He said that most merchants decided to take a wait-andsee approach to determine whether the event would be successful or they
“People come up to the microphone with preconceived ideas that are not based on fact. They just make blanket statements that are completely based on misinformation.” - St. Lazare Mayor Robert Grimaudo continued to make assertions during question period that the town didn’t hold a public consultation meeting beforehand to determine whether the majority of residents wanted the event staged and that local businesses were mostly excluded from supplying food and refreshments during the three-day festival. Both Grimaudo and District 2 Councillor Pamela Tremblay denied the insinuations that were leveled against the town, saying a public information meeting was held on April 15 to inform residents about the scope of the event and that the head of the Gens d’affaires de Saint-Lazare merchants association was also present. “With Mr. Esculier, even though we proved to him and explained that the information he had about the merchants was wrong and inaccurate, he still thinks that he’s 100 per cent correct because that’s what he’s being
never contacted the town to indicate they wanted to participate. In response to a statement made by another resident during question period about the upcoming Fête des Neiges being shortened to three days because a portion of the budget was transferred to stage the Galop, Grimaudo said the comment was completely inaccurate. “That was just grandstanding,” said Grimaudo. “The reality is that is not what happened. The Fête des Neiges will be held for an eight-day period between January 23rd and February 1st. People come up to the microphone with politically motivated questions and make blanket statements. What was said was completely inaccurate and it doesn’t show much class on their part.” In response to Esculier’s original query about receiving a complete breakdown of the expenditures related
to the Galop that was requested under the province’s access to information laws, Grimaudo said the town showed complete transparency by complying and providing all the information that was requested. “He doubts us because he’s been convinced otherwise,” said Grimaudo. “That’s his right, but we’ve gone over and above when it comes to cooperating with Mr. Esculier and that’s okay because we have to provide the information. If this gentleman is still convinced that he’s right and we’re wrong, there’s nothing much we can do about it.” For Grimaudo, the Galop didn’t focus exclusively on the town’s equestrian community, but was meant to be an inclusive event for all residents, and said the 10,000 people who attended the three-day event in early August proved the drawing power that the festival had on the entire municipality. It’s the positive reaction from resi-
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District 2 Councillor Pamela Tremblay said despite insinuations made by residents during question period at the Monday evening council meeting, the a public consultation meeting was held on April 15 to inform residents about the scope of the Festival au Galop and that the head of the Gens d’affaires de Saint-Lazare merchants association was also present.
dents that swayed council to hold the festival annually,” said Grimaudo. “It brought the whole community together from every corner of St. Lazare. That’s what it’s all about.”
A word of thanks Following last week’s federal election English-language candidates’ debate held October 1, Your Local Journal would like to thank the following people for making the event a resounding success. Principal Sheila Honeyborne of Hudson’s Westwood High School for ensuring that everything at the venue – from microphones to chairs and all our last-minute requests, were taken care of. Sheila’s efforts removed a significant level of stress and for that, we’re grateful. Caroline Cernik for her organization and attention to detail and perseverance in making sure every last issue was resolved. To Pat O’Grady, our moderator, who carried out his role with humour and
grace – necessary skills in the field of politics. To Chantal Bédard and Matthew Cain of Csur la télé community television station for filming the debate. See www.csur.tv for more info about television and web broadcast of the debate’s taping. To our federal candidates: Conservative Marc Boudreau, Liberal Peter Schiefke, and NDP Jamie Nicholls for their patience, punctuality, participation, and, above all, their professionalism. And a great big thank you is extended to the debate attendees who came from across the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region to meet their candidates and ask pertinent and intelligent questions.
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Power struggle By definition, a tactic is an action or strategy with a goal of achieving a specific end and, as such, typically wields enough power to gain the attention it seeks. And as any Quebecer can testify, we’ve been witness to a litany of public sector employee tactics over the past year in the form of non-uniform dress to grow weary and indifferent to the cause at hand. Only when camouflage pants showed up on security detail at the civic funeral of former Montreal Mayor Jean Doré did elected officials somehow wake up to notice that the line in the common sense sand had been reached – and breached. This week we were treated to a similar scenario in which students at one area school were told their outreach volunteer activity at a community book sale, for which they had previously received school credit, would not go forth this term due to ongoing pressure tactics with teachers negotiating a new collective agreement. Being told not to do volunteer work because it will not result in school credit not only commoditizes the very action of volunteering, it places both students and those who stand to benefit from the initiative’s altruism in a no-win situation. As we approach the federal election, it’s an opportune time for everyone to reflect on the meaning of power, its possibilities, and its appropriate use. And also to remember that it’s the ultimate abuse of power to draw unwitting pawns into any battle.
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Help solve the puzzle of the mystery photo featured each week taken somewhere in the Vaudureuil-Soulanges or West Island region. Featured photos pertain to a story in the newspaper. Winners get bragging rights and their names printed in the paper. Send your answers to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca. Congratulations to St. Lazare resident Hanna Frohwein who was the first among many readers who correctly emailed to identify last week’s Puzzled? photo taken at the Au Galop Equestrian Centre in St. Lazare.
Dear Editor: editor@yourlocaljournal.ca Dear Editor, About 20 years ago, my husband was summoned to court in Hudson on some small issue about our swimming pool. It was a very hot night, and my husband wore Bermuda shorts with the customary knee socks and sandals. When his name was called and he appeared before the judge, he was immediately dismissed and told to reappear one month later in proper attire as shorts were not permitted in court. The next defendant that night wore torn jeans and a black leather jacket over a bare chest, the whole body sporting chains, bracelets, and piercings, etc. He was apparently appropriately attired! My husband did not protest this ridiculousness; in fact he actually bought a suit to reappear before the judge! I agreed with my husband’s attitude towards the authority of the court, and to comply. It seems ridiculous nowadays, though I am not sure if this ruling still applies. Perhaps the condemnation of wearing the niqab when confronting officialdom will also seem ridiculous in a few years. Naomi Henshaw Hudson Dear Editor, After seeing some details of Hudson’s strategic plan, many people have questions and concerns. Last year’s meeting claimed to be an expression of what the citizens want to see in Hudson’s future. But it was more of a workshop which, with subsequent emails and comments, resulted in 1000 “comments.” These fell into five categories: infrastructure and good government (31%), nature (25%), physical layout (19%), arts & culture (13%), and (clear) vision (11%). These don’t necessarily represent priorities but only how comments and suggestions were categorized. And this was from only about 1% of the adults in Hudson. It’s a start but this cannot be considered a valid poll or survey of the Hudson residents and certainly not any endorsement of growth or development or expansion of our population. Be-
fore any budget, or rezoning, or commercial water meters, or multi-million dollar arts & culture centre, etc. go ahead, there must be a referendum on this plan and what it means to the quality of life and civic identity of Hudson and its residents. The question everyone now living in Hudson has to carefully consider is ‘do you want to develop and expand our community and change its overall character or maintain the present basic population size, character, and quality of life?’ The option of allowing us to quietly enjoy our town has to be given equal consideration. To add another 2000 people over the next 10 years will change Hudson forever. How long do you wait for a doctor now at the Medi-Centre or finding a parking spot? We are currently stretching our water supply. Will there be sufficient school space? The plan commits to maintain Hudson’s “quaint” character but how would this be possible? The new “Arts and Culture Centre” was presented with no mention of its initial and ongoing cost projections. Jack Layton Park is already congested on weekends and the only way to make anything like that possible is by eliminating the attractive greenspace. The budget for Parks and Recreation/Culture has ballooned to $1.4 million for 2015. This and the many other activities provide a reasonable arts and culture base for a town the size of Hudson. We have a high asset base generating revenue to service a low population. Revenue has steadily increased: 2009 - $9.1 million, 2015 - $11.6 million total revenue. This is not a decrease as the strategic plan states. Sewer and water grants have recently been approved which can be applied to lower the debt significantly. The sale of town-owned assets such as the old medi-centre will help. The deficit is a result of incorrect accounting procedures, overspending on loan by-laws over the last 15 years and not a result of insufficient revenue. Continued on page 9
Mandatory safety valves coming down the pipe for Hudson sewage system James Armstrong Your Local Journal
Hudson Town Council passed a Notice of Motion for Proposed By-law 667-2015 Monday, October 5, near the end of the regular monthly meeting. The new law states, “… all owners of buildings connected to the municipal sewer system to install and maintain, at their own expense, a safety valve (check valve) to prevent sewer back-ups.” The law also gives a grace period of one year after the law is implemented to owners of buildings already constructed to comply. Mayor Ed Prévost pointed out the recent sewage back-up problem in the Stephen F. Shaar Community Center could have been prevented if a safety valve system had been in place. Resident Larry Grey asked why this regulation had not been included in the original installation plan of the municipal sewage system. Grey said Article 3 of the proposed by-law states that standards it proposes are those prescribed by the “Code national de la plomberie – Canada 1995”. Neither Prévost nor any of the council members were able to answer the question. “This has enormous consequences on the insurance
coverage the town has to pay,” said the mayor. If property owners fail to comply, the town will not be responsible for any damages caused by municipal sewer back-ups. Hudson was named Canada’s Fair Trade Town of the Year and awarded the trophy at a ceremony in Toronto in early September. India Robbins and Robert McKinnon, members of the Hudson Fair Trade Committee, presented it to the mayor and Council. “We were very, very proud to be in Toronto when Jack Layton’s son Michael presented Hudson with this award,” said McKinnon. “This award belongs to this community,” he added. McKinnon explained that Hudson is sharing the honor with a much larger town, Brandon, Manitoba. In his preamble to the meeting, the mayor pointed out that the recently presented strategic plan is now available on the town web site in English with the French publication to follow soon. Prévost, noting the presentation was well received, said, “the real sweat and tears begins now,” in reference to implementing the plan. Prévost also reported that recently hired Director General Jean-Pierre Roy has implemented a rigorous adminis-
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Members of Hudson’s Fair Trade Committee, Robert McKinnon (left), Councillor Deborah Woodhead (right) and resident India Robbins (left of Woodhead) savor the moment with Mayor Ed Prévost.
trative system to ensure timely followup on all files including requests and communications from citizens. “This will eliminate the nightmare of having items fall between two chairs and never be dealt with,” he said. On a similar note, the mayor explained that
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Ain’t nothing like the real thing I keep trying to offset the amount my teenager can eat by assigning him more and more chores in the hopes that things will somehow balance out. And last weekend’s list of instructions included making a batch of chocolate chip banana muffins, my tried and true recipe that the kids have pretty much grown up on. All was fine until the chef, seeing we were almost out of chocolate chips, decided to improvise by adding a dollop of leftover chocolate icing he found in the freezer to the centre of each muffin. The resulting lava-like eruption and magmalike deposits on the oven floor left the kids unperturbed as they happily consumed the concoction and I deluded myself on the health aspect by saying at least they contained actual bananas and wheat germ. I tend to treat most recipes as mere suggestions and rarely follow instructions to the letter. The success rate of this approach is directly proportional to one’s standards of edibility. Ground up potato chip and crackers can be used in place of seasoned bread crumbs. I discovered instant pancake mix, in small amounts, can be added to your muffin batter if you’re running low on flour, and gives that extra poof to the batch. Purposely trying to replicate this discovery a second time, however, led to another layer of magma. Margarine should never be used as a substitute for butter in any dish that is, or was, your grandmother’s specialty. It’s apparently a culinary crime punishable in the afterlife. Growing up in a large family meant costly genuine maple syrup was prohibitively out of reach. My mom used to improvise by heating up corn syrup and sneaking in a couple of shots of maple extract, and has since been proud of the fact that us kids were none the wiser. I have an amazing recipe for chocolate cake that is another kid-favourite that I’m also convinced is sort of healthy due to the presence of unsweetened applesauce and wheat germ in the ingredient list. It’s one of those guaranteed no-fail recipes that I’ve happily shared with many friends and when, a few years ago, one coworker offered me a piece of her version – frosted even – I eagerly said yes. It wasn’t until I’d almost finished that she, without a trace of remorse, told me she’s substituted bran for the wheat germ. We’re still friends. Thanksgiving is approaching and given that none of us in my family are huge turkey fans, not to mention unwilling to spend a day in the kitchen, we usually celebrate with seafood or sushi. I thought this was unusual until our general manager described her family agreeing to try Tofurkey – just like it sounds, a turkey made out of tofu – in sympathy with her vegetarian dietary preferences. I’ve never tried it myself but judging from the photos gleaned from the internet (and yes, I’m judging) Tofurkey sits on the palate about as well as the word rolls off the tongue; clunkily and somewhat unnaturally. But, much like my family’s preference to mark the feast of thanks with sushi, sashimi, and maki rolls, at the end of the meal, it’s not about the food. It’s about the people who are willing to listen to you curse as your sticky rice boils over, and about those willing to consume some soy-based blob stuffed with... something that passes for stuffing, just to all be together at the table at Thanksgiving. For some things, there are just no substitutes.
Erratum In the October 1 issue of Your Local Journal, it was erroneously reported that L’Actuel-Centre d’action bénévole has started a new free service to help transport people with limited to no mobility to help them attend their medical appointments. The service called SAMA is actually a paid service that is provided at an 6
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Geoffrey Kelley, the provincial MNA for Jacques Cartier, and Ste. Anne de Bellevue Mayor Paola Hawa cut the white ribbon to officially reopen Exit 41 along the westbound highway 40 service road last Friday, October 2.
Ste. Anne reunited with of cial reopening of Exit 41 John Jantak Your Local Journal
After more than four years of being closed, Exit 41 along the westbound highway 40 service road at Ste. Anne de Bellevue was officially reopened during a white-ribbon cutting ceremony last Friday, October 2. The completion of the long-awaited project also means that northbound traffic from Boulevard des AnciensCombattants is finally able to connect to Chemin Ste. Marie in the city’s northern district. Residents who wanted to access the northern sector had to detour from Anciens-Combattants north onto Highway 40 east and exit at Morgan Boulevard.
effective. We hit the ground running and we got it done. “We came in on-budget and ontime and I think this is something to be very proud of,” Hawa added. “This completion is thanks not only to our administration, but also the contractors who did an excellent job. They kept to the timeline and everybody cooperated. The Ministère des Transport du Québec (MTQ) also were our partners in this project and everyone worked very well together.” Geoffrey Kelley, the provincial MNA for Jacques Cartier, officiated with Hawa during the ribbon cutting. “It’s the end of a long saga to get access to Anciens-Combattants finally fixed,” said Kelley. “It was a long series
“We came in on-budget and on-time and I think this is something to be very proud of.” – Ste. Anne de Bellevue Mayor Paola Hawa “To me, this is the best part of it – we are a united city again. You can go north to south and south to north unimpeded,” Mayor Paola Hawa told Your Local Journal. “I’m so excited. It’s the end of an era and the beginning of something new. We don’t have to talk about it again for another 20 years. I think it’s great for the entire region.” Hawa said the completion of the new interchange and reopening of Anciens-Combattants fulfills a promise she made during her election campaign in October 2013, which was to fix the problem and reunite the northern and southern sections. “One of the first things I said was that we were going to do an analysis to see if it made more economic sense to repair the overpasses or demolish them and put in a T-intersection,” said Hawa. “We came to the conclusion that the T-intersection was more cost-
of circumstances to get here today but it’s good news for people on the West Island. It’s something the MTQ has worked on with the City of Ste. Anne to find a solution to a difficult problem.” Motorists using the T-intersection from Exit 41 west will have a priority green light that will change to red only if traffic approaches the intersection from either Anciens-Combattants north or west from Chemin Ste. Marie. Ste. Anne’s Executive Director Martin Bonhomme said the total cost of the construction project was $3.1 million – $1.7 million which came from the MTQ and $1.4 million from the city. Mayor Jane Guest from neighbouring Senneville attended the event and said she was pleased Exit 41 was finally reopened because the closure had also affected residents in her municipality. “Both Mayor Hawa and I are happy to
Enbridge pipeline reversal decision a bitter pill for residents Jules-Pierre Malartre Special contributor
On September 30, the National Energy Board (NEB) gave Enbridge the all-clear for its controversial line reversal and pressure increase project on the 40-year-old pipeline 9B, an unexpected decision that irked a number of regional stakeholders, including the Municipalité régionale de comté Vaudreuil-Soulanges (MRC-VS) that lobbied for full hydrostatic pressure testing along the pipeline. “This is a very disappointing result, and I share the MRC’s reaction,” incumbent NDP Member of Parliament Jamie Nicholls said. “If we look at the history of the company that applies to this reduction of pressure, Enbridge, according to the National Transportation Safety Board in the US, has a culture of deviance; meaning that not adhering to required safety procedures has become normalized. The NEB has been granting them exemption after exemption, not just this year, but for the past 15 years. Line 9B was out of compliance for over 14 years.” “The NEB decision is an important step back for the safety of local residents and the environment,” Lorraine Caron of grassroots citizen action group Citoyens au courant said. “We feel the hydrostatic tests should have been performed over the entire length of the pipeline per the original specifications, and not per the lowered pressure that was accepted by the NEB following a request from Enbridge.” The limited number of pipeline segments targeted for the tests also baffled a number of interveners, including Nicholls who question the wisdom of not having included any parts of the pipeline that course through Vaudreuil-Soulanges, most notably the critical segment that crosses into the Outaouais River that feeds drinking water to local communities. “Water is non-negotiable,” Nicholls stressed. “The MRC passed a resolution September 2 to demand hydrostatic testing at the prescribed pressure along the entire length of the pipeline, and not only at limited points,” said Jean A. Lalonde, MRC prefect and mayor of
Très-Saint- Rédempteur. “We wanted a test done under the Outaouais River, which would have been normal,” Lalonde added. “There are 2.5 million people from here to Montreal who take their water from that river.” According to Lalonde, the NEB has not offered any reason for not doing any testing at that location. Caron also questions why tests were not performed at that critical point given its strategic importance and the extent of the pipeline wear and tear at that location. “While reading Enbridge’s report, we noted that the number of anomalies increased by a factor of five or six between 2004 and 2012 in the Outaouais River segment. Lalonde states that the MRC asked why the NEB authorized a pressure reduction for the hydrostatic tests. “They explained a technique to us, something using a rule of three. We’ve asked to see the report. We will show it to people who can understand it. We won’t let it go at that.” In a letter to NEB President Peter Watson dated October 5, Lalonde states the MRC is bitterly disappointed by its October 2 meeting with NEB representatives, a meeting that had been scheduled in order for the NEB to explain its decision. “Once again, we come out of a meeting with more questions than answers,” Lalonde said. On top of lamenting the NEB’s refusal to address the MRC’s request for using the original standards for hydrostatic testing, the MRC still has no visibility regarding the emergency plans that Enbridge had to prepare. Part of the NEB requirements for approving the project included the submission of emergency plans by Enbridge, but if the oil company submitted such plans, the MRC has yet to see them. After over two years of requesting emergency plans, the MRC and Vaudreuil-Soulanges residents still do not know what will happen should the 40-year-old pipeline develop a leak. While we wait for Enbridge and the NEB to release the details of their emergency plans, municipalities can only prepare for the worst and dust off their own emergency plans. These,
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No retirement for Enbridge’s aging pipeline 9b: Enbridge received the green light for its flow reversal and pressure increase of diluted bitumen in the 40-year-old pipeline running through the region and close to drinking water sources.
however, are limited to cordoning off any areas affected by a spill. Local emergency teams are not trained, equipped, or authorized to access any installations privately-owned by Enbridge. In other words, the role of our local emergency teams is reduced to
that of security guards in the event of an oil spill, while the population waits for as of yet undisclosed Enbridge emergency teams to be deployed. The MRC has not been informed if the emergency teams used by Enbridge are locally situated.
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Federal election English-Language candidates’ debate for Vaudreuil-Soulanges Carmen Marie Fabio editor@yourlocaljournal.ca
Your Local Journal was proud to host the debate between three of the five-area parties October 1 featuring Conservative Marc Boudreau, Liberal Peter Schiefke, and NDP Jamie Nicholls. We also extended invitations to Vincent François of the Bloc Québécois and Jennifer Kaszel of the Green Party, who had both declined. Below is Part 1 of the debate featuring questions submitted by Vaudreuil-Soulanges voters. Part 2 will be presented October 15. Q: What is your position on
TransCanada’s Energy East pipeline and how do you justify that position to the people in this riding who will be affected by it? Do you see any benefits for this riding? How do you plan to ensure the safety of the people in this riding? MB: There’s no decision that will be taken before we get an independent report from the National Energy Board. The Conservative government will not accept a project that is not safe for the environment. We’re all dependent on gas at this moment. It’s going to take years before this changes. Continued on page 23
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Conserative party member Marc Boudreau (left), Liberal Peter Schiefke (centre) and NDP Jamie Nicholls spar on issues raised by Vaudreuil-Soulanges voters at the October 1 English-language candidates’ debate.
Vaudreuil-Dorion to investigate complaint regarding pipe damage caused by tree roots leaved maple tree renowned for its vigorous feeder roots which are known to crack sidewalks if planted Vaudreuil-Dorion is advising its nearby, and to clog pipes and septic residents to immediately contact the systems. city administration if they suspect that Mayor Guy Pilon, who referred to roots from large old trees, particularly his years of professional experience in the old Dorion district, may have as an excavator, said it’s not the roots penetrated their that damage the water and sewage pipes, rather it’s “Th e pipes in this area pipes. a small crevice or The issue was were done many, many fissure in the pipe raised during the itself, especially years ago and they may Tuesday evening if an elbow joint not all be in the best concouncil meetis attached, that ing, October 5, enables roots to dition when this hapwhen a resident penetrate into pens.” on Brown Avenue any small cracks – Vaudreuil-Dorion Mayor Guy Pilon south of Highway or openings 20 complained which eventually during question period that a neighexpand and cause more damage to bour across the street who is suffering the pipe. from health issues is presently dealing “The pipes in this area were done with an apparent second incursion many, many years ago and they may of roots into the sewage pipe leading not all be in the best condition when into the home. this happens,” Pilon told Your Local The suspected culprit is a silverJournal. “The silver maple has very
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Vaudreuil-Dorion Mayor Guy Pilon advised residents living in the Old Dorion sector to contact the city if they suspect that tree roots have damaged their water or sewage pipes.
deep roots and it’s always looking for a source of water or humidity. So when one is planted in front of a house, they can affect pipes but only if there is a crack already.” The city’s policy is not necessarily to permanently remove the offending trees, but to remove and replace the affected pipe. “We check the pipes with a camera to verify the situation,” said Pilon. “If the pipe has to be changed on the part of the town, we do it, but we also recommend that homeowners replace the portion of pipe on their property.” Pilon said most homeowners’ insurance policies should cover the cost of replacing a pipe due to root infiltration, and that the main cost of the replacement comes from the excavation work whereas the cost of a pipe is less than a few hundred dollars. The situation would be more serious if the root system was so large that it begins to crack a home’s foundation,
said Pilon, which could happen if the roots absorb all the moisture from the ground leaving the surrounding area around a house dry. Pilon said the problem with roots infiltrating pipes does happen on occasion, primarily in the old Dorion sector, which has large maple and oak trees and the city responds quickly when informed of the problem. When large trees begin to damage the city’s sidewalks and streets or threaten to damage a foundation, the city also acts accordingly and removes the offending tree, said Pilon. Otherwise, the city performs regular pruning to ensure they don’t affect overhead hydro and telephone lines. “The fact is that you will never see this in areas where the pipes have been changed or in the new sectors of the city because the pipes are sealed, which was not the case many years ago,” said Pilon.
Slow down and enjoy your holiday weekend With the approach of the long Thanksgiving weekend, Sûreté du Québec officers will be stepping up their interventions between October 9 and 12. Road users are reminded to exercise caution in view of the heavy traffic on the roads during this long weekend. Patrol officers are asking drivers to obey the signs and engage in safe driving. Speeding, the use of cell phones while driving, not wearing a seatbelt and driving with one’s ability impaired by alcohol or drugs will be the most targeted offenses. Police will also be addressing aggressive driving, such as dangerous passing and following too
closely. Do not put your life at risk to save time. Obey the speed limits, plan your travel and adjust your driving to weather and road conditions. Note that police will also hold operations in partnership with the Ontario Provincial Police and the police services of the American states of New York, Vermont, Maine and New Hampshire. Last year, five fatal collisions occurred on the territory of the Sûreté du Québec during the long weekend of Thanksgiving. Since the beginning of 2015, 192 fatal collisions occurred on the road network served by the Sûreté du Québec, which represents an increase of 19 collisions compared to the same period for 2014.
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tering the town’s appearance. Arts & culture was not as high a concern as it appears in the plan, mostly because we have very talented residents who have organized adequate arts and cultural activities in Hudson. And ‘vision’ should include some real consideration of suggestions and input from the present population. Trevor Smith Hudson
Continued from page 4 The remainder of the debt, spread out over 40 years, is normal for municipalities as infrastructure is financed primarily with loan by-laws. If a surplus is realized should the money go towards a private venture such as an Arts and Culture Centre or towards our roads which are in a deplorable state? Should we adjust the mill rate downward if we have a surplus to obtain a balanced budget or put the money towards an Arts and Culture Centre that is totally unnecessary (and which had almost the least interest in the “workshop” last year? We were told that growth is “stagnant” and the solution is significant development to correct a problem which doesn’t exist. This plan is a good kick-off discussion paper and the Council has the issue line-up from last year. From that limited input the priorities appear to be 1) improve our infrastructure and provide good government – this includes fixing our roads which are quickly becoming the worst in Quebec, and provide a stable administration. 2) nature - leave our natural environment alone except to improve access and prevent its “development.” Fixing that broken dam for much less than $1 million should be a priority; 3) physical layout – not convinced this means increased density or al-
Dear Editor, There are some people in Hudson that have nothing good to say about the mayor and council and most of the events, decisions and actions taken by them. When this administration took over it was presented with a proverbial Pandora’s Box of troubles, woes, corruption, debt and mismanagement. Ironically some of the strongest and loudest denouncers of this administration are the ones that stood silently by as all this was allegedly taking place. I, myself, do not agree with all the decisions made by this administration but I realize that in a democracy my opinion is not the only one that counts. One decision by this administration that I am totally happy with was the decision made in front of a full house of my fellow citizens with no dissensions on August 3, 2015 to budget $10,000 for the filming of La petite séduction. For those unaware of this production, it’s a popular 1-hour French Canadian television program with over 1 million viewers and an 11-year successful run that is seen throughout Canada. The
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Police will be on roads this holiday weekend in operations targeting speeding and dangerous driving.
positive publicity given to any town chosen for this show is priceless and, if what I hear is true, because of the hard work of Nicholas Pedneault, our director of culture and tourism, Vincent Maranda our town clerk, Kelly Deegan our production assistant, and hundreds of volunteers, we came in under budget. I would like to thank the councillors who cared enough about this town and its citizens to volunteer their services for the event. Even God smiled upon this production by supplying beautiful weather and having a flock of Canadian Geese flying overhead during the filming. The Radio Canada production crew said they have so much beautiful footage of Hudson that they don’t know how they are going to cut. This show is scheduled to be televised next spring and I encourage every one of you to take the time to view it. You will not be disappointed. A big congratulations to Nicholas for a job well done in spite of the many obstacles thrown in his way. I wrote a letter to the editor (Your Local Journal, September 24) that began, “The television show ‘La petite séduction’ with
its 1 million French Canadian viewers has extended the hand of friendship to our small predominately Anglophone community. Such a gracious gesture cannot go unanswered.” This letter was reposted on a popular Hudson website and the first response was a statement from a senior town administrator stating, “’Extended the hand of friendship’ is misleading please revise your copy.” When challenged it was stated that the production was costing the town $10,000 so my statement was deceiving. It is my belief that there was nothing disingenuous about my statement. The amount paid out by this town was minuscule compared to the overall production cost and this popular show had many beautiful towns from which to choose. Having happily lived, after arriving from Ireland, for the last 67 years among French Canadians I am, and was, extremely proud to stand among them. Thank you Mr. Mayor and all council members for supporting this very worthwhile endeavor. Frank Hicks Hudson
The Town of Hudson is seeking for members to be part of the Planning Advisory Committee. You can send a letter or your curriculum vitae explaining your interest to serve as a member of this committee. Please forward your document to Nathalie Lavoie, Director of the Urban Planning Department before October 23rd, 2015. nathaliel@ville.hudson.qc.ca or at 64 Cedar, Hudson, J0P 1H0 Thursday, October 8, 2015
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ell, it had to happen sooner or later, I guess… Providing, of course, that I kept on breathing. Or, like the Eveready Energizer Bunny, just kept on going. Yup, dear readers, as of this week I am officially a septuagenarian. Crickey mick. Where did the time go? I mean, 50 was kind of fun. Sixty semi-serious. But 70 is definitely something else. I’m still trying to get my head around it. And to help me do just that my beautiful Sunshine surprised me a month ago with a truly super birthday gift. A fabulous 10-day Mediterranean cruise from which we have literally just returned with fantastic ports of call and enough good memories to last a lifetime. Upon first learning of the trip, I naturally protested. But we are in the midst of a federal election and there’s a French-language leaders’ debate coming up that I simply cannot miss, I told Mireille. Then there’s my column to write. The garden to put to bed. The …. Yeah, right! Next thing I know, my suitcase is packed, the columns are written in advance, our eight-hour flight has landed, and the sun is setting as we board the good ship, Celebrity Silhouette. A $1.1 billion luxury floating hotel departing Rome, the Eternal City, and which, according to the Captain - a very proud Greek by the name of Dimitrios Kafetzis - moves 1 ft. per gallon of fuel. I know, go figure! --------------FABULOUS FLORENCE - I don’t know how many nautical feet we actually travelled throughout the cruise, but what a joy to rediscover the Amalfi
Coast, Cote d’Azur, Tuscany and, for the first time, Sicily and Corsica. The highlights? Too many to mention. But certainly Ajaccio, the birthplace of Napoleon, for sure. The tiny town of Villefranche-sur-mer just 20 minutes by rail from Monaco and 10 from Nice. In fact, rather than hop on the train for about six Euros return ticket, we decided to spend the entire day there exploring this little gem with its centuries old buildings, narrow winding streets, public market, unique galleries and boutiques, and dazzling waterfront. But without question, it is Florence - or Firenze as it is known in Italian and long on my bucket list - that simply blew me away. The birthplace of the Renaissance, it truly is breathtakingly beautiful with its medieval palaces, soaring churches and cathedrals, stupendous public squares, the world famous jewellery boutique-lined Ponte Vecchio, sensational sculptures - including Michael Angelo’s David, of course - and the home where Leonardo da Vinci is reputed to have painted the Mona Lisa. At every twist and turn, a sight more spectacular than the last. A time capsule of unparalleled beauty that I would visit again in a heartbeat. And for a much longer length of stay! They say that travel broadens the mind. And right now, here back home in Hudson, mine has to be as broad as the Canadian Prairies. Catching up on the international news, however, it would appear that some fellow tourists around the same time were not as fortunate. Just days after we left the Cote d’Azur, the equivalent of two months of rain fell in just
two hours there, causing deadly flooding, massive power outages, and untold havoc. In Venice, some hapless guy celebrating his wedding anniversary complained about the way his steak was cooked, refused to pay, and had the living daylights beaten out of him by four staffers who were caught in living colour on CCTV. Then there was the Delta Air Lines flight scheduled to leave from Baltimore for Atlanta that was suddenly aborted when it was discovered that a tarantula spider had broken loose from its cage in the cargo hold. And, just this week, a pilot suddenly died in mid-flight in the U.S. causing the plane to be diverted to the nearest airport. All true folks. Believe it or not! Ah, but as I said to Mireille over a glass of champagne on the very morning of my birthday on Tuesday while misquoting Humphrey Bogart in the movie, Casablanca, we’ll always have Florence. And who could possibly ask for anything more? --------------DAREDEVIL EMILY AIRD - Which brings me to a very special lady several years my senior and living right here in Hudson who, it would appear, is always wanting more when it comes to adventures that freak me out just thinking about them. Namely, the irascible, indomitable, ever-young 92-year-young Emily Aird, who recently walked in to her doctor’s office at the Hudson MediCentre and calmly informed him that she was planning to do the Edge Walk around the CN Tower in Toronto outside and some 356 metres above the city below. “If they ask me if I’m fit enough to do it,” she asked him, “will you put it in writing that I am ?” “Oh my God,” replied the doc! Anyway, to Emily’s amazement, as she told me this week, nobody at the tower asked for any proof whatsoever. “I was kind of surprised,” she laughed. “They just suited and harnessed me up, explained what was involved, and off we went!” Tell you dear readers, you can’t make this kind of stuff up. And Emily,
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Joelle Panchyshyn, along with other volunteers, will be hosting a mega sale this Thanksgiving weekend at her Hudson home to help stray animals in the region.
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Yours truly shakes hands with Napoleon Bonapart in Ajaccio, Corsica, just a few feet away from the house where he was born and is still fondly remembered.
you are a true inspiration to us all! (See story on page 11). --------------SALE FOR THE STRAYS - If you are thinking that Hudson’s garage sale season is over, well here’s some good news. Once again, Joelle Panchyshyn, along with other volunteers including Christine Heidt, will be hosting a mega sale this Thanksgiving weekend, October 10 through 12, at her home at 910 Main Road, near Montée Lavigne, with all proceeds going to non-profit animal shelters and organizations to help stray animals in the region. They will also offer a tax receipt for all donations and hope to see you there! --------------FOR THE FOOD BANK - As I do at the Poor Man’s Breakfast being hosted by the Rotary Club of Hudson and St. Lazare this Saturday, October 10, at St. James’ Church Hall from 9 a.m. to noon in support of Le Pont Bridging Food Bank. Providing the entertainment will be Bill Riley & Friends who regularly play at the NOVA Adult Day Centre in Hudson and who, to put it mildly, are a real blast. This time around they will be aiming to evoke the spirit of the 20s and 30s played Dixieland style with a sing- along for all to enjoy. Tickets are only $10 a pop at the door. And all proceeds will go towards replenishing stocks at the food bank which plays such an important role in our community 12 months a year. Meanwhile, here’s wishing you a great Thanksgiving. For we do indeed have lots to give thanks for. Don’t we? --------------FOOD FOR THOUGHT – In closing and getting back to me being another year older, if not necessarily wiser, would like to share with you some observations I received this week from wagster YLJ reader, Jane Kirkwood. Namely, I talk to myself, because sometimes I need expert advice. I don’t need anger management. I just need people to stop peeing me off. My people skills are just fine. It’s my tolerance of idiots that needs work. And, drum roll please, the biggest lie I tell myself is I don’t need to write that down, I’ll remember it. Ah, you gotta love it! And that’s a wrap! E-mail: creation@videotron.ca
Daredevil Emily Aird becomes oldest woman to do the Edge Walk atop the CN Tower “But it was a little disappointing as I couldn’t see the ground because of fog” And I couldn’t see anything below!” For anyone with a fear of heights, that would seem to be a bonus. But not At 92 years young, what are you for Aird, the oldest lady to have ever going to do to top four long-distance done the tower’s Edge Walk. “I also bungee jumps in New Zealand and don’t like heights,” she laughed. “But Canada, and skydiving from a plane then I don’t think about it and just do high above St. Jerome in Quebec last it. And you know what? It works.” year, at an age when perhaps playing So why did she decide to participate bridge or watchin the Edge Walk? ing TV would “Because I saw a “I’m really glad I went be more recomwoman of 85 domended by your ing it on TV and I but no, I wouldn’t do it doctor? thought to myself, again. I really think my Well, if you are ‘Hey I can do that. next adventure will be Hudsonite Emily Should be fun’.” Aird, you take an And so she bungee jumping again.” elevator up to the took a bus from – Daredevil Emily Aird summit of the CN Kirkland to KingsTower in Toronto, ton where she get yourself all met her niece, suited and harnessed up and, leanNancy Raven, and then continued ing backwards, slowly walk 150 metres on to Toronto to join her other niece, outside around the circumference of Patty Hagerty. Both of whom watched the observation deck – with no handAird in awe from the observation deck. rails whatsoever – along with five other “It was all over so fast,” said Aird. “As much younger guys and gals some 356 we made our way around the tower, metres above the city below. And, in we had to stop every once in a while doing so, solidify your legacy as a true and do some special movements. It Edge Walker. was kind of like an aerobics class. And Which is exactly what Aird, and while not exactly frightened, I must with a certificate to prove it, did on admit I was a little uneasy. I mean it September 29 in her latest adventure was a long way down. Not that I could thus proving, in her own words, that see anything because of the fog which age is just a number. And that if you I found very disappointing.” think positive and seize the day, you Would she ever do it again? I asked will indeed live every day to the fullest. her. “I’m really glad I went but no, I That being said, Aird did have one wouldn’t do it again. It was kind of bormajor gripe about the walk when I met ing actually. I really think my next adwith her earlier this week for a nice venture will be bungee jumping again. cup of tea and biscuits in her home on Hopefully in Rio de Janeiro during the Aird Street - obviously named after her Olympic Games next year. If they ever family. “The weather was absolutely get it finished.” terrible. It was as if I was in the clouds.
James Parry
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Hudsonite Emily Aird (second from left), the oldest woman ever to take part, was up in the air with five other much younger Edge Walkers from throughout Canada just days ago.
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Edge walking is just one in a series of adventures taken on by Aird who, in August 2014, took up skydiving.
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$46,310 raised TOGETHER for the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Palliative Care Residence Foundation! Foundation Co-Presidents, Sylvie Crevier and Jean-Marie Bourassa, and Richard Mainville, Executive Director of the Residence, have been pivotal in building this legacy.
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LBPSB teachers’ protest hits Hudson-based book sale for charitable causes “I think it’s absolutely atrocious,” says head organizer Loney Montemagno James Parry and Carmen Marie Fabio Your Local Journal
Ongoing pressure tactics by protesting Lester B. Pearson School Board teachers have received a C minus from organizers of a Hudson-based annual fundraising book sale for over 20 charities and worthwhile causes slated to be held at Wyman United Memorial Church at the end of this month. This following the official announcement that students from local schools, who have always helped in the past, will not be awarded any aca-
demic credits for their volunteer work in the community as in previous years. “Under the work to rule edict, the staff will not organize anything,” said John Donnelly, Spokesman of the Pearson Teachers Union. “That would be an extracurricular activity that they’re doing outside the school hours and that is what we are trying to point out to parents, all the work that teachers do outside of the regular school hours for which they don’t get remunerated.” Said Loney Montemagno, Chair of the Wyman Outreach Committee
which has organized and hosted the sale for over 30 years, in an exclusive interview with Your Local Journal, “I think it is absolutely atrocious on the part of the teachers. It’s like a threat to the kids. Okay, so they can volunteer. But not receive any credits. It is totally unacceptable and I know a lot of the students are very upset.” Donnelly said all extracurricular activities (ECAs) have been banned by teachers’ vote, including those with which students earn course credit. “Anything where the teachers would be working outside their 32 hours.” Montemagno said the sole purpose of the sale is to raise money for local causes, as well as on the national and international scene and is only made possible by volunteers, including students from Hudson’s Westwood Senior High who are now being penalized. “It’s not a great teaching symbol at all,” she said. “Our bi-annual sale in the church basement is part of what a small community such as ours does to help those in need elsewhere. It’s also a great social event and our local students should be encouraged to participate and be rewarded regardless of whether their teachers are happy with their work conditions or not.” When asked how long the Pearson Teachers Union would be willing to continue pressure tactics, Donnelly responded, “as long as it takes to get this contract negotiated.” Teachers’
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demands include a 13.5 per cent raise over the next three years, 4.5 per cent per year, as well as a cap on class size. The provincial government wants teachers’ salaries frozen over the next two years. “We presented our list to the government last year and they presented theirs,” said Donnelly. “They haven’t moved but we’re looking at making some adjustments to our demands. It’s our indication to the government and to the public that we’re willing to negotiate on our demands. Now we’ll see if the government is willing to do the same. They have not, to this point.” Donnelly said nothing prevents the kids from continuing to volunteer for this event and when the collective agreement negotiations are complete and a new contract is signed, teachers will likely resume involvement in events of this nature. Montemagno and her team are currently looking for volunteers – supervised by church members, some teachers, and Scout leaders - to at least help move and unload boxes and set up the books on tables by category on Friday, October 30, prior to the opening at 6 p.m. through 9 p.m. The following day, Saturday, the sale will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you would like to volunteer, call Montemagno at (514) 453- 9712 or the church at (450) 458-4912.
Vous serez absent ou occupé le 19 octobre?
Away or busy on October 19?
Vous pouvez voter par anticipation.
You can vote in advance.
Si vous êtes prêt à voter d’avance, vous pouvez le faire dans votre lieu de vote par anticipation du 9 au 12 octobre, entre midi et 20 h.
If you’re ready to vote early, you can vote at your advance polling place between October 9 and 12, from noon to 8:00 p.m.
Ou vous pouvez voter dans un des bureaux d’Élections Canada au pays n’importe quel jour jusqu’au 13 octobre, à 18 h.
Or you can vote at any Elections Canada office across the country any day until October 13 at 6:00 p.m.
Pour la liste des lieux de vote, consultez votre carte d’information de l’électeur, visitez elections.ca ou composez le 1-800-463-6868 ( ATS : 1-800-361-8935).
For all voting locations, check your voter information card, visit elections.ca or call 1-800-463-6868 ( TTY 1-800-361-8935).
Élections Canada a toute l’information dont vous avez besoin pour être prêt à voter.
Elections Canada has all the information you need to be ready to vote.
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May 30, 1933 - October 3, 2015 It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Margaret “Clare” Connolly (Westcott), on October 3rd, 2015, at the Palliative Care in Hudson. She never gave up her valiant fight with cancer. As Ma would say “Giving up is not in my vocabulary.” Margaret “Clare” Connolly: Mother of Anna Maria (Michel Villeneuve), Cathy (Donald Hollington), Liam (Yaneth Rincon) and Charlie (Bernadette Serafini). Grandmother of Louis Philippe, Connor, Shane, Shawnna, Adrianne, Katelyn, Maxwell, Karen Lorena, Liam Og, Kevin Rua, Alessandra and Deaglan. Survived by her brother Leo Connolly and Sister Catherine “Vera” Connolly. Aunt to many abroad and friend to countless others near and far. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 1 p.m. at StThomas Aquinas Church in Hudson. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Very special thanks to all of the Doctors, nurses and volunteers at the Palliative Care Unit in Hudson that made Clare’s stay as well as her family’s so comfortable and full of respect & dignity. In lieu of flowers we request that donations be made to the Hudson Palliative Care Unit so that other families may also benefit from the beautiful experience that we were so fortunate to have had. F. Aubry et Fils inc. Funeral Home Hudson – 450-458-7381 www.aubryetfils.com
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A bumbling politician stars on stage on the eve of the Federal election Hudson playwright Lorne Elliott takes his new play Mom Runs Amok to Huntingdon James Parry Your Local Journal
With the upcoming Federal election rapidly approaching, Hudson playwright Lorne Elliott has figured it’s time to re-visit his play, Mom Runs Amok, a comedy about cabin fever and politics and how this dangerous mixture can allow things to get way out of hand. This political comedy, first produced as a rehearsed play-reading in February this year at Hudson Village Theatre, was an instant hit. And now, being staged almost on the very eve of the upcoming election at Grove Hall in Huntingdon on October 16 and 17, just a 45-minute drive from Hudson, it can only be more relevant. Says Elliott, “ Given the real-life political shenanigans we are constantly exposed to on a day to day basis, it should prove to be an excellent opportunity to air and exorcise all the bile and bad behaviour that the longest campaign in Canadian living
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history will undoubtedly have built up by then.” Tina and Mark Bye, the artistic and managing team at Grove Hall, have agreed to work with Elliott on this production in their venue. Reaching for the Châteauguay Valley and Mo nt re a l - a re a audiences, this play is meant to catch the attenPHOTO COURTESY FRANÇOISE DOLIVEUX tion of voters in Lorne Elliott, who wishes to make it perfectly clear that he is not runthe last week-end ning for office in the upcoming Federal election, is taking his political before the elec- comedy to Huntingdon on the eve of voting in Canada. some specially composed songs in tions, they say. the course of the show with live muElliott is happy as a clown to be sical accompaniment. joined on stage by the brilliant acting Tickets, at $20, are available at talents of fellow Hudsonites Karen Grove Hall Box Office by calling (514) Cromar and Glen Bowser who, along 791-5100. with him, will also be performing
Kathleen Winter heads to Greenwood’s StoryFest 2015 next Wednesday
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About a month ago, award-winning author Kathleen Winter received yet another accolade marking the success of her novel Annabel when it was announced that a movie will be made of the novel that tells the story of Wayne, born “intersex” with characteristics of both genders and who is raised as a man, but who longs for his female self. Published in 2010, Annabel was nominated for many awards. It was shortlisted for the Scotiabank Giller Prize, the Rogers Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize, the Governor General’s award for fiction in 2010 and the CBC Canada Reads competition in 2014. The much-celebrated author is StoryFest’s next special guest, and will appear at Hudson Village Theatre Wednesday, October 14, at 7.30 p.m. Winter made a brief appearance in Hudson last year when she funnily and memorably introduced 2014 StoryFest guest, novelist Michael Winter, who is her brother. But as Greenwood Director Audrey Wall said, “While we were truly excited when she agreed to come last year and introduce Michael, what we were really hoping was that she would agree to come and be in our line-up one day. “We couldn’t be more pleased that she agreed to be part of our 2015 edition,” said Wall. Kathleen Winter, who now lives in Montreal, was born in the north of England 1960. She immigrated with her family to Canada in the 1970s, and grew up in Newfoundland and Labrador. She began her career writing scripts and songs for Sesame Street before becoming a columnist with The Telegram in St. John’s. Her first collection of short stories boYz was published in 2007, winning that year’s Winterset Award and Metcalf-Rooke Award. Then Annabel was published in 2010,
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Annabel author Kathleen Winter is coming to Hudson for Greenwood’s StoryFest 2015 on Wednesday, October 14 at 7.30 p.m. at Hudson Village Theatre. Some tickets still available.
and was also shortlisted for the prestigious Orange Prize for Fiction in Britain in addition to the flurry of nominations in Canada. A second collection of Winter’s short stories, The Freedom in American Songs, was released in 2014, along with a nonfiction book titled Boundless: Tracing Land and Dream in a New Northwest Passage. Boundless was a shortlisted nominee for the 2014 Hilary Weston Writers’ Trust Prize for Nonfiction. It was announced in September that the film rights for Annabel had been acquired by Toronto director Deepa Mehta’s production company, Hamilton Mehta Productions. Mehta is an Oscar-nominated filmmaker and it is she who will bring Winter’s amazing creation Annabel to the big screen. In the meantime, StoryFest goers will have the chance to meet the author and hear her speak next Wednesday. Kathleen Winter will appear for Greenwood’s StoryFest 2015 at Hudson Village Theatre Wednesday, October 14 at 7.30 p.m. Tickets $15, available online and at Boutique Pure Art (422 Main Rd., Hudson QC). www. greenwoodstoryfest.com
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Festival des Couleurs
October 10, 11, 12
Rigaud rings in another Festival des couleurs Jules-Pierre Malartre Special contributor
Rigaud’s Festival des couleurs is a growing event almost 20 years in the making. Since 1997, it has increased in size and popularity, and has now begun to encompass the entire Vaudreuil-Soulanges region and expects to attract over 45,000 attendees this weekend. “It started out as more of a local initiative centered around the ski slopes of Mont Rigaud,” said Véronique Cunche, treasurer and program director for the event. Back then, it was being put together by the local Association des gens d’affaires and Rue Principale, a nonprofit organization that endeavored to revitalize the village cores of various municipalities. Volunteers and municipal employees worked to put together and manage the event designed to promote local economy and the hiking trails of L’escapade that celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. The festival was a smaller-scale event at the time, but it was already a good tool for promoting Mont Rigaud and the hik-
ing trails the municipality had opened up two years earlier. The event grew rapidly, and a second hub of activities was created at Park Chartier-de-Lotbinière that was completed renovated at the onset of the 2000’s. The festival now benefited from infrastructures, including the park’s chalet. The Corporation du Festival was created to manage the festival, and the municipality would continue to sponsor the event, providing infrastructures and contributing to the budget. It was at the occasion of the festival’s 10th anniversary that it took on a more regional flavor. The organizers worked hard, not only to broaden the festival’s activities, but also to communicate its existence beyond the municipal boundaries. “We
therefore made strategic decisions to offer activities outside of Rigaud. Last year, we held our Bal des couleurs at l’Auberge des Galants, but this year we are holding it at Sunny’s in VaudreuilDorion,” Cunche said. This year’s “off-festival” segment, offering special activities at the regional museum in Va u d r e u i l Dorion and in other areas of Va u d r e u i l S o u l a n g e s, is only a preview of things to come. The festival aims to be recognized by PHOTO COURTESY VILLE DE RIGAUD Ministère du tourisme du Québec as an official, sponsored tourism destination. Intercept surveys of the festival’s attendees are conducted every three years as part of the
admission process with the Ministère. “The festival does indeed attract people beyond the city’s limits, but not from as far away as we would hope, yet,” Cunche concluded. The goal: make Festival des couleurs the most important festival of the Greater Montreal Area. This year’s edition has a lot to offer. The festival has deployed three separate activity hubs, including linchpin Mont Rigaud and Park Chartier-de-Lotbinière. Rigaud’s distinctive Sainte-Madeleine Church is the third hub where a number of concerts will be offered, including a performance by Isabelle Young and a special appearance by Wilfred LeBouthillier. Mont Rigaud will offer several activities, including mountain biking, helicopter rides and panoramic picnic areas from its peak. The ski resort will also play host this year to a very special exhibition of the photographic works of Pierre Brasseur, a key founder of the festival who left us earlier this year, and who spent a lifetime photographing the birds that call Rigaud their home. Park Chartier-de-Lotbinière will feature a skate park, go-karts, public entertain-
ers, and special performances under the Desjardins tent, including guitarist Michel Morissette and country singer Marie-Ève Fournier. The newly added “off-festival” segment will include an art show and workshop at the Regional museum in Vaudreuil-Dorion and a perfor-
mance by the dance troupe Manigance in Coteau-du-Lac. The Festival will take place over three days, starting October 10 and lasting through Thanksgiving October 12. You can visit the Festival’s website (festivaldescouleurs.com) to find out more.
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ing microbeads. No more curbs Our electronics are far too complex to be walked to the curb for garbage day. Computer monitors, TVs, smart phones, batteries, printer cartridges, laptops, computers and other household electronics all contain heavy metals and chemicals. Sending electronic waste (e-waste) to be buried in landfills creates a toxic mix of chemical and heavy metals such as mercury, cadmium and chromium that seep into groundwater and eventually into our drinking water. Dropping off e-waste at your local ecocentre is one sure way to help the environment. Most manufacturers also have end-of-life programs where you can drop off or ship your product back to them for safe disposal and recycling. Reduce food waste The average Canadian family throws out $600 a year worth of unused food. This adds up to a staggering 31 million pounds of organic matter decomposing in landfills and releasing methane gas. Continued on page 21
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To whack or not to whack? That is the question James Parry Your Local Journal
To be perfectly candid, I’m in a bit of a quandary this week. To whack or not to whack? That is the question. For to parryphrase William Shakespeare, I’m asking myself whether ‘tis nobler in the mind to suffer falling temperatures and outrageous fortune and cut down my perennials and Hostas right now or to take a rake against a sea of falling leaves? Okay, I know. That’s stretching it a bit. But, in this the month of StoryFest in Hudson, it’s also what we writers love to claim as literary license. I mean, my Hibiscus that I’ve had for four years now and always bring indoors to over-winter have never looked better. Planted in the soil, they are full of blooms and buds and I’m just a tad reluctant to dig them up and repot them. Same with my beloved Banana plant. Should I uproot it now and bring it in indoors or wait another week or so? Same for the Avocado grown from seed and now six years old. Do I bring in the Geraniums for their annual winter sleep over or let them continue doing just fine as they are right now? And as for the Roses, well they too are doing just fine and dandy. Should I cut back now or wait to enjoy the last rose of summer?
But with this Monday morning’s temperature at just 4 degrees, I know I can’t put it off much longer. And if I don’t start now, I’m going to have one hell of a last-minute salvage operation that will see me running around like a chicken with its head cut off with the first predicted frost just hours away and me probably battling a last-minute deadline for Your Local Journal. Tell you, dear readers, it’s not easy being a gardener looking to save plants at this time of year. When leaves are already starting to turn and fall. Oh yes, then there will be all the raking to do and transporting all of them to the compost heap to replenish the garden for years to come. Sheesh, waddya going to do? Probably what I do every year. Run around like a chicken with its head cut off! That being said, and if you are like me, it certainly is time to start bringing your potted plants at least closer to the house before they are covered in leaves and other falling debris. Before bringing them indoors, however, be sure to remove all the detritus from the top of the soil and gently wipe the leaves with a soft cloth and slightly soapy water to get rid of any little insects or bugs that might be seeking refuge there. Over the years, I’ve learned that a little squeeze of washing up liquid does the job just fine. I know it’s not for everyone but, just as in the spring when I take them out, I bring them in or put them in the garage for a day before putting them out
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Partnership agreement with the municipalities “Excellent news for the municipalities of Vaudreuil and Soulanges” The member for Vaudreuil, MarieClaude Nichols and the member for Soulanges, Lucie Charlebois, are delighted with the partnership agreement signed earlier this week by representatives of municipalities and the government of Quebec. This agreement has garnered massive support from municipalities, as 80 per cent of members of the Union of Quebec Municipalities and 75 per cent of members of the Federation of Quebec Municipalities voted in favour of it. With a duration of four years, that will foster stability and predictability, the agreement will maintain transfers at $3.224 billion from 2016 to 2019 and put measures in place that will benefit all of Quebec’s municipalities, large and small. The agreement will strengthen several measures, such as natural resource royalty revenue sharing ($60 million), compensation rather than taxes ($42 million) and the Fonds de développement du territoire ($20 million), as well as the renewal of $50 million in additional annual support for local roads.
The agreement also includes measures that will increase the autonomy of all municipalities. In consultation with other stakeholders, the government will examine certain elements of the collective negotiation process, the dispute resolution process for police officers and firefighters, and the scope of An Act Respecting Labour Relations, Vocational Training and Workforce Management in the Construction Industry. In addition, all police activities will be analyzed in collaboration with the proper authorities in order to reach sharing or service agreements between police services without compromising public security. “As the member for Vaudreuil, I work regularly with elected municipal officials to the benefit of the residents of our region. I cannot help but be delighted with this agreement, which puts into practice our government’s will to establish a real partnership with the municipalities,” said Nichols. “This agreement testifies concrete actions our government has taken to promote the autonomy of Que-
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In other business, council resolved to send DG Roy and Treasurer Serge Raymond to attend the disclosure of evidence hearing of former Director General Louise Leger-Villandré November 23 at the courthouse in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield. The resolution notes that the town has an important stake in monitoring the legal proceedings involving the former employee of the town. Regarding other legal issues involving the town and union negotia-
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Soulanges MNA Lucie Charlebois (left) and Vaudreuil MNA Marie-Claude Nichols announced the signing of the partnership agreement with the Union of Quebec Municipalities and the provincial government.
bec’s municipalities and establish a real partnership with them. This is therefore excellent news for the municipalities of Québec but also for Vaudreuil-Soulanges municipalities,” emphasized Charlebois. Source:
Alexandra Bernier , Press Attaché Minister for Rehabilitation, Youth Protection and Public Health and the member for Soulanges Tel: 418 2667181 Odette Lalonde, Political Attaché for the member for Vaudreuil Tel: 450 4246666
tor Judy Sheehan, council resolved to obtain advice and options available from an outside legal firm. Sheehan has served to the town with legal proceedings claiming $25,456.87 for professional services remaining unpaid. Sheehan was involved in contract negotiations with the unionized employees of the town. Cleaning and maintenance of the town wells also received attention from council as they passed a resolution for calls for tender by invitation to carry out the work. During question period, the issue of using the Outaouais River as a source of potable water was raised. The mayor responded that all options available
to the town concerning potable water are being considered. Council officially thanked Interim Director General Duncan Campbell for successful realization of his mandate to enable a healthy transition from the previous to the new Director General. The resolution states Campbell’s efforts have stabilized the town’s administration and his work has received the approval of Ministère d’Affaires Municipales et Occupation du Territoire (MAMOT). Campbell will submit a written report with recommendations from his mandate to council on Tuesday, October 13.
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water. All the resources used to treat the water also go down the drain. Turn off the faucet while brushing your teeth and save between three to five gallons of water. When you shave, fill the sink instead of letting the water run and save another five galloons. A $30 low-flow showerhead will reduce water used by over 45 gallons per day and installing a low-flow toilet saves another 50-80 gallons of water. You save on your water and electricity bill. Vote for renewables In a time when world leaders, including Pope Francis, are urging action on climate change, Canada has fallen behind. The Climate Change Performance Index ranked us 58 out of 61 countries. Only Iran, Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia had a lower rating. Meanwhile, Europe, China, Latin
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Since methane gas is 21 times more potent than carbon dioxide, it’s a big culprit in climate change. Composting and reducing our organic waste can help lower methane gas emissions. Do an inventory before you go shopping, make a list and stick to it so you buy only what you need. At home, take produce of any plastic bags and airtight wrappings since this speeds up the decaying process. Get creative with leftovers and donate any excess food to a local food bank. Turn if off Clean water that goes down the drain ends up in the same pipe as dirty
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Meet us at the Market Awesome Angus steaks At Alain Lauzon Farm in TresSaint-Rédempteur, Angus cows and their calves roam freely in the fields and woods having been born and raised all-naturally without being fed any hormones or antibiotics whatsoever. Rather, they are fed on hay grown at the farm which also raises pigs and chickens. The farm’s pedigree Angus bull named Stan makes this method of raising cattle possible and the owners take pride in the fact that the meat they sell at the Hudson Farmer’s Market every Thursday at the in-
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Continued from page 8 PS: We cannot approve Energy East Pipeline because currently, there does not exist any environmental impact assessment program that has earned the trust of Canadians. It’s been lost under this (Conservative) government. And until such time we can incorporate discussions with municipalities, community groups, and citizens, we can’t approve the Energy East Pipeline. JN: The current environmental assessment regime is not credible. We intend to put a credible regime back in place that will look at the environment and the project itself but unlike these other two parties, we’re not just interested in ‘ripping and shipping’ our resources. If we’re going to take bitumen from the oilsands, we can’t just ship it off in its raw form. We have to transform it here – otherwise we won’t benefit from it. In principal, we support the idea of a west-east pipeline to feed our refineries and have valueadded profits here in Canada to benefit Canadian jobs. Q: Hudson, Rigaud and St-Lazare have some of the highest levels of green space in Vaudreuil-Soulanges. As our Member of Parliament, what would you do to help conserve the green character of our region for the enjoyment of future generations? PS: We have a $300 million plan to protect our environment and wean ourselves off fossil fuels by investing in
research and in green technology over a 10-year-period. In 2017, the 150th anniversary of our country, entry to National Parks will be free for all Canadians. JN: Water is the fundamental resource that we all need and it should be protected. The federal government has the tools to do this but they’ve been dismantled over the years. MB: We’ve increased over $300 million on the fonds vert pour le climat and that needs to be added to the $1.2 million that was allocated to the effort for the climate change. We’re trying to work in a balanced manner. We could abolish all the cars in the world but would that be the smartest decision? Everybody would lose their jobs. Q: Given the refugee crisis we are seeing now, what is your stand on Canada’s obligation? JN: What an opportunity this is to bring Syrian children, who learn French as a second language, to francophone communities outside Quebec to help those communities get French immigration. The refugees would find a welcome place in Canada and I think this is something we should do. MB: Canada has an obligation towards the refugees and we have to accommodate those in danger. However, Syria is the nest of Isis and do we want to accept anybody? (We need to) make sure there’s a certain control in place so we can accept refugees as quickly, and safely, as possible. PS: This is the worst humanitar-
Legion News October 8 is the 2015/16 Open House for the curling season. If you want to have a great time this winter, why not drop by the Legion at 7 p.m. and find out what the curling season will be all about. Lots of great food too. There will be registrations available for all fall events. The opening curling event will be the very popular Ryder Cup which begins Tuesday, October 13. The Junior Curling program for ages 8-20 begins Sunday, October 18. For more info on the latter please call Lisa Krebs at (450) 451-6144. Please do not forget to sign up for
the next Friday night dinner. It will be held October 16 and the menu will be Guinness Stew. Make your reservations by calling the Legion at (450) 458-4882. It should prove to a popular supper so get your reservations in asap. It is still a month away but please mark your calendars for the annual Remembrance dinner. It will be held in the main hall of the Community Centre Saturday, November 7. The annual parade and cenotaph ceremonies will follow Sunday, November 8. Lest we Forget.
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Over 200 people showed up for the federal election candidates’ debate held at Westwood Senior High School in Hudson.
ian crisis on the globe right now. We need to do our part as Canadians to let these refugees in but there are security concerns. Our party announced $200 million in extra funding for processing and settlement to ensure anyone allowed in is vetted. Our party also announced $100 million to the United Nations relief effort. Q: How would your government address income splitting for seniors, who have paid taxes their whole lives, to help them survive financially once they are retired? MB: The government addressed that a few years ago when it allowed seniors to split their income and it was very welcome. Our opponents have accused us of bringing our seniors back to work. That’s not what we’ve said, but for those who want to work, you should not be financially penalized. We’ve adopted that measure by which you can split and deduct an amount you would have to pay otherwise. PS: Mr. Harper’s been putting ads on TV alluding to the fact that Justin Trudeau wants to get rid of income splitting. It’s dirty politics and it’s not true. We want to create something called the Seniors’ Price Index to see if income keeps up with rising costs. We also want to bring the age of retirement back from 67 to 65. We also plan to increase the amount provided to single, low-income seniors by 10 per cent. JN: We have a whole range of programs we would like to present to ensure no seniors live in poverty. When large companies like Nortel go bankrupt, we would change (the laws) so that seniors get their pensions before upper management gets their bonuses. We would also reduce the retirement age from 67 to 65 and are also propos-
ing expanded seniors’ medicare, and an Alzheimers’ and Dementia strategy. We believe no senior should go without medication, without food, or live in poverty. Q: As a student working in the service sector, I understand how hard the job market can be. What is your party’s plan to create jobs for those 25 and younger? PS: We are the only party with a plan over the next three years that seeks to create over 120,000 jobs for youth under the age of 25 over the next three years. Parents tell me their children have lost the drive to go to school because in their minds, there are no opportunities. We’re proposing 35,000 summer jobs, 5000 in the ‘green’ sector and national parks, and increased funding to universities for co-op programs. We’re also funding skills programs for youth who don’t want to attend university. JN: Over the years, we’re seeing more young people working for free in order to get (experience). We don’t think that’s right; it creates an inequality in our society. We would offer companies money to pay their interns. We think the federal government has a role to play in helping companies hiring those young people. We don’t want to put debt loads on future generations that they will have to pay. MB: The NDP offers subsidies – we offer lower tax levels. We’ve created 1.3 million jobs since 2008 which was the worst recession since the Great Depression. We’ve kept the taxes low and made affordable targeted investment in infrastructure skilled training. One of the problems is not that there are no jobs available, but rather there are no people to do a lot of those jobs.
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100 - FOR SALE DOWNSIZING MOVING SALE: Large variety of items. Round Oak dining table 42” (Diameter), no leaf, on pedestal with 4 chairs. $350. Furniture, including Antiques. Antique Bedroom Bureau with mirror, in excellent condition. $150. Ornaments, some Blue Mountain Pottery, ($5.00 to $15.00 each). Filing Cabinet 11” x 14” Hanging files style. $25. Variety of new Avon products for sale by Rep., from her storage cabinet, not just cosmetics. Customs built Oak Buffet, on casters. 8’ long. Divided for shelves and sliding doors. $150. New Toys greatly reduced, including a Beep-Beep Buggy. Many, many more items. For appointment to view, Contact Don at 450-458-4021 Dry firewood. Stacking and kindling available. Very reasonable. Dan: 514.291.1068 1994 Pick-up Chevrolet 1500, V6, 5 speed, 2 wheel drive, lots of new parts, second owner. 137 000 kms $2850. Large free-standing slow combustion wood stove. $525. Call 450-4514958
House for rent or sale. 82 Pine, Hudson Village. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. $279,000 negotiable. Available now. 514-983-7164 DORVAL JARDINS BORD DU LAC Studio , 3 1/2 , 4 1/2 OCTOBER SPECIAL 2 MONTHS FREE from $590.00 and up. Heated, hot water, Appliances, Elevator, Superintendant, Parking indoor available. 514-631-2310. Village location, bright basement Apt for one or two. $700 per month. Including all utilities. No smoking, no pets. Call 450-4584195 Central Hudson, Cottage 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, partially furnished, wood stove, Bi-Energy and heat pump equipped. Walk to everything. Available November 1st $1550 / month. Tel # 514-295-1894 Commercial Office for rent in Pierrefonds. - 1536 square feet - 5 closed offices - Reception area with waiting room - Kitchenette A lot of natural light. 1800$ / month - 9513 Gouin Blvd West. Pierrefonds. For more information, contact Casandra Viviers at 514-240-3741 or by e-mail cviviers@ quorumcanada.com Recently renovated 3 bedroom cottage, 1 bath for rent, Hudson village. All appliances included, private deck and yard. $1250 a month, available immediately. 514-817-0260 3 1/2 available, fully painted. month. Call Harry at 514-781-4377
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Bachelor St-Lazare, non smoker, no animals, Mature Woman. 450-424-2109 Hudson small office / studio space for rent. Immediate, Main Road near Cameron. $185 / month. Other space may be available soon. Call: 514-677-7696
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Retired teacher with many successful years of tutoring mathematics to students in the St. Lazare, Hudson areas is anxious to continue doing so. At any level, in English or in French. Please call Astrid at 514-646-1528 (home) or at 514-441-5327 (mobile).
Moving Service, local, trailer rentals. Call Colin: 514-850-9948
TUTORING - Is your child experiencing difficulty in school? We can help! We are experienced teachers, offering remedial services in both English and French. Small group or one-on-one sessions available. Call (514) 207-2360 or (514) 699-1503.
Custom handmade wood tables, display units and functional pieces - nontraditional designs for commercial and residential settings - www.GrantDavidsonDesigns.com - 514-209-5557 - Hudson. Madame BlancheVille, offers Professional Cleaning - Cleaning-Window CleaningNew Customers. Hudson, St-Lazare, Vaudreuil and surrounding areas. Call for Free estimates. 514-909-5363 Masonry Services, Stonework on stairs, walkways & walls. Foundation repair & parging. Call Pat 450-458-7925. Registered Gun Smith. We buy and sell used guns. 514-453-5018
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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 New in Hudson: Free Puppy Socials and Clicker Training Classes start October 3. (later drop in possible) For more Info call 438-403-4022 or check out www.pawtience.com Lawn Care services. Offering services for leaf removal and garden closures. Big or small. Free estimates 514-236-5377 SINGING LESSONS - Ages 7 to 17. Private or Semi-Private. In my home (StLazare). Sing the songs you love! Call Morgan. 514-607-1308 References available. Paul’s Painting, Renovations big and small. Custom built decks. 514-900-5839. Ask for Paul. 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
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Ivan’s Garbage Removal will remove renovation debris and junk from houses, sheds, garages, basements. Also old fences, decks and balconies. Available 7 days/week. Call 514-804-8853 Vacuum Cleaner. Sales and repair of all brands, 40 years in service (Electrolux, Filter Queen, Kenmore, Samsung and Central Vac) Special on Hoover Central Vac w/standard kt at $399. (other brands avaialable from $329 and up. Repair and service of all central vacuum systems. Parts and bags (all makes). Small appliance repair. Carpet cleaner rental available. NEW: Oreck Excel air purifiers $329. Aspirateurs Hudson.com 67 McNaughten Hudson, Quebec 450-458-7488 Masonry Services. Brickwork. Stonework. Foundation. Tuck Pointing. Cement Finish. Construction IJS RBQ 56993546-01 www.constructionijs.com Fast Courteous Local Service 514-262-3320 ¿ Moving? All jobs. Reliable, reasonable, fully equipped. Local and Ontario, Maritimes, USA. 35 yrs experience. Call Bill or Ryan. 514.457.2063 Handyman / for small jobs. Call John: 514623-5786 PIANO TUNING - Local piano technician offering quality tunings and skillful repairs. Improve the sound and touch of your piano with hammer voicing and action regulation. Marc Lanthier, 514-770-7438, info@pianolanco.com Jacques Harvey Piano School. Experienced, qualified teacher offers piano lessons to beginners or advanced students. Children and adults are welcome. Call 450-455-1544. All renovations, custom decks, Gazebos, sheds & pergolas, siding, framing gyproc, windows, doors, floors, stairs, basement, kitchens and bathrooms. Free estimates, plans. Jonathan 514-4029223 Cleaning ladies available, weekly, biweekly or occassionally. 20 years of experience with same clients. All have: attention to detail skills good work ethics motivated by perfection glowing references Call and leave message 450-458-0251 Garderie Éducative Enfant Cité Inc. 2190, Chemin Sainte-Angélique Saint-Lazare Place disponsible 514-316-5588 MAN WITH A VAN” MOVING whole house. Small moves, too! Quebec/Local/Ontario. Experienced/ Equipped. Mike The Moving Man: 514-605-3868. Hudson, St Lazare, and surrounding area. Competative rates. Free Estimate. Please call Helen 450 206 0760 Cell 1 450 465 7999 email helenb2007@hotmail.com
Home Cleaning Service Hudson, St Lazare, and surrounding area. Competative rates. Free Estimate. Please call Helen 450 206 0760 cell 1 450 465 7999 e-mail helenb2007@hotmail.com Fun Loving, subsidized English home daycare has place available. Lots of love & TLC. Babies welcome. Call now for more information. 450-451-1037 General Renovations MG360 Rénovations Générales • 35 Years of experience • General repairs and renovations • Membrane • Chimneys • Stonework and brick pointing • Balconies, foundations, parging • Cement finishing, epoxy • Water infiltration Robert : 514-922-3957 Michel: 514-219-6826 Office: 450-452-4124
175 - WANTED A Military Collector looking for medals, flags, swords and uniforms, pins, documents, books, helmets, hats, all related war memorabilia. WWI, WWII, Canadian/ German or others. Also looking for antique items, collectibles of all kinds, aviation and nautical items, coins, badges, maps, old signs. Top dollar paid. Please call Patrick, 450-458-4319 or email patrick148@ ca.inter.net. 2760A Cote St-Charles, StLazare, Reni Decors (next to Mon Village) $ Buy car for scrap. Running or not. 24/7. www.scrapvehicule.com Call 514-951-4203 All vehicles wanted for scrap. Best Prices. Call: 514-577-3720
200 - CAREERS/EMPLOYMENT Dépanneur Shaar in Hudson is looking for bilingual cashiers for weekday night shifts (2:30pm-11:30pm). Please drop off your c.v. at 58 Cameron. PEM Moving is looking for moving helpers for the Fall moving season. Please call Pierre: 514-386-1278 Seamstress/Sewer with some experience, required for full time work in aerospace related industry, located in Les Cedres. Forty hour week, salary $14.50 per hr or more based on experience. Call 450452-0336 for interview.
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Requires a part-time sales associate with experience in retail sales. Must be able to communicate effectively with customers and store employees and demonstrate strong customer service in both fluent French and English. Send resume to: daveyad@hotmail.com Only successful candidates will be contacted.
“1999 Chrysler Cirrus LX Sedan, Amethyst, Very good working condition, Automatic, P.S., P.B., P.W., P.L., P.M., Cruise control, A.C., Tilt Steering, Pioneer stereo, C.D. with remote. 230,260km. Asking $765. Neg. Please call 514918-4274”
Hudson - Retail Apparel - Part of Full Time. Unpacking merchandise, stock placement, customer-service, operation of register, etc… Fast worker, yet HIGHLY organized; bilingual; customer-focused; team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. MUST HAVE PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL SETTING. Students, with relevant experience, welcomed to apply. Please send resume to: mtlmegavente@gmail.com Motivated, open-minded, coachable entrepreneurs wanted. Learn to build your own online business in the Health and Wellness industry. No need to quit your job. Flexible hours, free training. Visit www.dianepartenza.com. See if it’s a fit for you.
250 - REAL ESTATE $399,000 / MLS # 25196096 Beautiful 2007 House & stable for sale in Rigaud, House: Very clean 4Bed, 2Bath, intergenerational space, Solarium and more … Stable: box, tack room, paddock, trails … Nicolas Hovsepyan: 514-812-3450 Crt. res.imm. / Mcgillimmobilier.
325 - AUTOS FOR SALE 1996 Honda Civic Si with multiple modifications: JDA B16A SIR II, cams, Exedy clutch, JDM ITR S80 LSD trans. w/short shift, urethane engine mounts, Sparco quick release steering wheel, Sparco seats w/Willans 4 pt. harness, Neuspeed sport springs w/Koni front shocks, frt/rear strut bars, stainless brake lines and much more. $6500 or best offer. 514-2182776 1992 Mercedes 300 SL convertible. 162,843 Km’s … Hardtop, new: soft top, battery, compressor A/C . 6 cd disc player, cassette player. Not winter driven, mint condition. $12,000 or best offer. Call 450-458-5995 1964 Cadillac Sedan de Ville. Excellent condition. 82,000 original miles. Rebuilt motor. Numbers match. Appraised at $17,000 asking price $10,000 or best offer. Call 514-6264770 2009 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT, grey/green, 98300 km, no Montreal winters, excellent condition, well-equipped, 6 speed transmission, great gas mileage, sunroof, leather/ suede seats, $8700. 450-458-7863 2005 Saturn VUE - Black 185,000 km-great condition-$2500 or best offer. Call 514-7176256. Mercedes CLK 320 - 1999 - Convertible, Silver. 208,000 KM. $6,900. Call 514-216-9217. Ford Focus Wagon ZXW 2005. 218 000 kms, dark grey. Comes with 4 winter tires. $950.00 Call 450-218-2935 2009 Toyota Camry XLE V6, 149,000 km’s, fully loaded, green, excellent condition, no accidents, carproof, keyless entry, winter tires on steel rims, sunroof, leather interior, heated seats. New: brakes, battery and summer tires on mag wheels and more. $8950 Call 514-777-8569 or 450-458-3012 2003 Kia Rio, Automatic, Green, new all season tires, very clean, 121000kms, $2,500 2003 Kia Rio, Standard, Silver, very clean, 172000kms, $2,200 both 4door. 514-773-0394 1978 Cadillac Sedan De’Ville blue, 138,000 km, 4 door, not winter driven, asking $2,900. Call 514-684-3715
Kia Sportage LX 2009 with Convenience Package, (4WD), manual, 136,000kms, very good condition, never accidented, new 4 season tires, towing hitch inc., asking $8,900 neg., 450-424-4308 Mercedes S550 – 2007 AMC Package. White, panoramic roof. 144,000 km. Mint condition. $24,500. Call 514-216-9217. 2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL, Lease Take Over, 67,000 kms, Black, Leather package , 22 months remaining @$325/month. View on Leasebusters.com ID #140741. Call 514-2203398 Ford Ranger 1998 Black. 298,000kms, good condition, 2 sets of tires, (4 X 4 not working). $1750 or best offer. 450-458-7906
Mazda 3 for sale, 2006, charcoal-black, 4-door, 5-speed AC, 159,000 km, $3495. (514) 941-5320 2009 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT, grey/green, 98300 km, no Montreal winters, excellent condition, well-equipped, 6 speed transmission, great gas mileage, sunroof, leather/ suede seats, $8700. 450-458-7863 Triumph TR6 1972, White, Very Good Condition, 77,000 miles. $7500 negotiable. Call 514-262-3320. Mazda3 2006, 4 door, manual, sunroof, fully loaded with AC 159, 000km. Includes 4 winter tires used 1 season. Asking $ 3400. Also selling 4 summer tires with mags asking $450. Call or text 514-690-5463. 94 Mustang GT. Black coupe $6,800 must sell. Please call 514-996-6965 Silver Chrysler LHS 2000 with 267,000 kms. Highway driven only to Florida, Very clean, all electric. 3.5 engine with a V-6 $1700 Please call 450-458-7488 Chevrolet Suburban 2010 -LT- White. Model 1500, 4x4. 60,000 km. Mint Condition, Like New. $30,000. Call 514-216-9217. 2006 Mercedes CLS500, never winter driven. 86,000 Kms, very clean $18,000 Silver, negotaible. Please call Ray at 514-668-9718 1991 Mercedes SL500. Hard and soft roof, never winter driven. 136,000 kms, black to black very clean. $8,000 negotiable. Please call Ray at 514-668-9718
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Sekure Cost Review is hiring now!! B2B English sales (No experience necessary)
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In Memoriam Elizabeth R. Whiting (nee Mackintosh) 1926 - 2015 Elizabeth (Betty) R. Whiting (nee Mackintosh) of Hudson, Quebec passed away in Ottawa, Ontario on September 29, 2015. Betty was born to parents Stuart and Elizabeth Mackintosh in Hollywood, California, in 1926. Betty’s anecdotes of her richly woven American heritage never failed to intrigue both friends and family alike. Betty was predeceased by her only sibling, James and her husband, Douglas. She leaves behind her close confidant and sister-in-law, Pauline Whiting. As a young teenager, Betty, with her family, moved from New York to Montreal. She attended Westhill High School, then went on to graduate from McGill University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. While at McGill, she met her future husband, Douglas Whiting. Married in 1947, they established homes in Port Credit, Toronto, Sarnia and Montreal before settling down for 55 years, in the beautiful community of Hudson. Every year, Betty also looked forward to spending her summers with her family at their cottage in Dunany. Throughout her life, Betty was an avid and passionate volunteer. She assumed a variety of responsibilities: Wyman Memorial United Church Women, War Memorial Library Shop, McCord Museum, Hospice Palliative Care Unit at Royal Victoria Hospital, Greenwood Museum, Girl Guides, McGill University Annual Book Fair, and the Hudson Historical Society. She loved her home, her books and her garden. Betty leaves her “four girls”, Anne Laurie, Barbara Whiting, Carolyn Thomson (Neil), Heather Whiting and eight grandchildren: Tim and Chris Laurie, Shaun and Devon Finn, David and Cyndi Thomson, and Winston and Bess Oliver. Betty’s family cherished her company and will miss her deeply. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Wyman Memorial United Church or Nova in Hudson, Quebec. A memorial service will be held at Wyman Memorial United Church in Hudson on Saturday, November 14th at 2pm.
Elizabeth “Betty” Tetro (nee Youll) April 28, 1924 to September 19, 2015 Betty Tetro passed away peacefully Saturday morning, September 19th, at the Lakeshore General Hospital, at the age of 91 years. She was born in England on April 28, 1924 to Sarah and Sidney Youll of the County of Durham, England and was raised with her siblings William (Helene), Mary (Harry), Jack (Jean), Morris (Dorothy) and Edward (Audrey). Betty was married in England to Sgt. Douglas Tetro of the RCAFC and came to Canada as a war bride in 1944. In 1945, they made their home in Como, Quebec and then settled on Cameron Avenue in Hudson where they raised their two children, Edward (Skip) and Dawn. As a housewife and mother, she lived in Hudson for almost 70 years, during which time she supported her husband when he was Director of Police and Fire for many years. Betty was the official dispatcher for both departments and did so using her very own dial-up kitchen phone. At the time of her passing, Betty was considered the oldest member of the Hudson Fire Department. “Bessie” is survived by her precious baby brother Edward Youll from Durham, England who meant the world to her, a special niece Alison and many other relatives “across-the-pond”. “Nana”, as we called her, will be greatly missed by her son Edward, known as “Skip”, (Anne), grandsons Kyle and Ryan Tetro, her daughter Dawn (Robert Tisso), granddaughter Sara (Tommy Hayes), great-grandchildren Jacob, Dylan and Skye, grandson Scott Tisso (Suzie Belanger) and great-grandchildren Jordan, Tyler and Liam. She was enjoying life at the Chateau Dollard in DDO for the past year and a half where the staff, caregivers and residents had become a second family. In the few days prior to her passing, “Nana” was cared for with the utmost professionalism and compassion by the wonderful staff, nurses and doctors in the ICU at the Lakeshore General Hospital. To celebrate this wonderful, loving, generous, graceful, kind and gentle lady, our true English rose, a service will be held on October 17th at 1:00 pm at Wyman United Church in Hudson. 513 Main Road, Hudson, QC J0P 1H0. A reception at the church will follow the service where light refreshments will be served. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to NOVA Hudson or a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements were gratefully entrusted to Voluntas Commemoration Inc.
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Discover your local businesses! La Compagnie Olive-Moi There is a new enticing aroma of olive oils and balsamic vinegars in the area since Olive-Moi opened its doors this summer to the delight of local culinary fans. Olive-Moi is the passion for all things olive! It is an open door to the most famous and delicious olive oil and balsamic producing regions from around the world. A taste of Italy, Greece and California awaits you in every product bottled by Olive-Moi. Olive-Moi owners and operators Linda Legault and Steve Proulx along with manager Denise Leblanc work hard to offer only the highest quality products to their valued clientele. “My partner travels the world to pick the best olive oils and balsamic vinegars and work with producers to add flavors to our products,” explains Linda. The company does not merely import ready-made products. “We bottle our olive oils and balsamic vinegars ourselves.” By following the seasonal olive crush cycles, Olive-Moi can cater to the demanding needs of the most discerning connoisseurs with the freshest oils from the finest artisan producers. Variety is one of Olive-Moi’s specialities where a wide range of extra-virgin olive oils meet an exclusive selection of flavors, including blood orange, citrus habanero, roasted garlic and Meyer lemon.
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With Thanksgiving this weekend, and Christmas fast approaching, look for these unique, seasonal favorite flavors when visiting the boutique: maple, pumpkin, tomato, sage, and wild mushrooms! Olive-Moi offers unique extra-virgin olive oils, original tapenades, and awardwinning mustards. “Meticulous care goes into selecting our balsamic vinegars, ranging from beautiful 18-year-old traditional vinegars to white balsamic, chocolate raspberry, and garlic cilantro flavors.” Olive-Moi’s approach is unsurpassed in the region. The European-inspired tasting room boasts an impressive array of large, attractive stainless steel fusti tanks used to store the best extra-virgin oils and balsamic vinegars that the world has to offer. A visit to Olive-Moi is more than a simple purchasing excursion; it is a high-end tasting experience where patrons, tasting cups in hand, can sample all the flavors the store has to offer to help them make their selection. Customers can even create their own personalized blends. Freshness is always guaranteed at Olive-Moi with products being hand bottled, labeled, and freshly corked and sealed straight from the sampling tanks while you wait. Olive-Moi believes in personalized products and services. Private tasting parties are one of its signature services. Continued on page 31
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To submit your “Things to See and Do”, send your information to editor @ yourlocaljournal.ca before Monday noon. All announcements should include dates, times and addresses. Publishing priority will be given to non-profit and community based groups. BAIE D’URFÉ Gathering of Artisans Craft Show Baie-D’Urfé Curling Club & Red Barn Craft Show will take place Saturday, October 17 and Sunday October 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 63 Churchill Road and& Red Barn, 20609 Lakeshore Road. Thirty-five juried crafters present their handmade items. Light lunch available, parking at Baie D’Urfé Curling Club, 63 Churchill Rd. DORVAL Boite de Noël 38th Annual Sale. Discover unique handmade items and great gift ideas from new artisans and returning favourites. Items include Christmas Decorations, antiques, collectibles, jewellery, home décor, handweaving, folk art, children’s items, pet accessories, soaps, stained glass, pottery, baked goods, chocolate, woodworking, preserves, Halloween corner, winter accessories, knitting, paintings, felted items, and more! Cash, debit, credit cards, and cheques accepted. No handicapped access. No strollers. Royal St.Lawrence Yacht Club, 1350 Bord du Lac. boitedenoel@gmail.com. Door Prizes, Tea Room, Free Parking. Thursday, October 15, 6 - 9 p.m. Friday, October 16, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Saturday, October 17, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, October 18, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $2 Admission.
style. Tickets are $10 each and available from Clarence & Cripps in Hudson, by calling (514) 770-9997, or at the door. Come out and support your local food bank! A fundraising garage sale is being held in Hudson during the Thanksgiving week-end October 10-12 with proceeds going to local animal rescue organizations. The funds raised during the event will serve to pay for sterilization and veterinary care given to abandoned animals. The event will take place all week-end at 910 Main Road in Hudson. You can find out more by calling Joëlle (450) 458-0121 or Christine (450) 458-8699. KIRKLAND The Kirkland Library presents a painting exhibit by Evelyne Ledru Laffargue, October 12 to November 1 at the Kirkland Library, 17100 Hymus Boulevard. Vernissage takes place Sunday, October 18, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Hooked on Books Club - Monthly sessions for reading enthusiasts! In an informal and friendly setting, come and share with other club members your thoughts and opinions about books you enjoyed reading. Next meeting theme ‘Books Made into Movies.’ Kirkland Library, 17100 Hymus Boulevard, October 20, 2 p.m. in English. For more info, call (514) 630-2726.
HUDSON NOTRE DAME DE L’ÎLE PERROT The Hudson Historical Society monthly meeting will be held Monday, October 12 at 7:30 p.m. at StJames Church Hall, 642 Main Road. A public lecture will be given by David G. Anderson, a 25-year resident of Williamstown, Ontario, who is an historian, antiquarian bookseller, and a very active member of the Glengarry NorWesters and Loyalist Museum. The presentation will be on the historic fur trade sites of Eastern Ontario with particular focus on the exploits of David Thompson, Canada’s greatest cartographer whose feats as described in National Geographic, “made Lewis and Clark look like tourists.” Please come and join us for this extremely interesting presentation! The next Rendez-Vous luncheon will be held Tuesday, October 13, at the Stephen F, Sharr Community Center, 394 Main Road. The guest speaker will be Judy Tellier from NOVA. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. The price is $5. Poor Man’s Breakfast will be held Saturday, October 10, at St. James Church Hall in Hudson, from 9 a.m.to noon. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Hudson and St. Lazare in support of Le Pont Bridging Food Bank. Entertainment by Bill Riley & Friends, who will be aiming at evoking the spirit of the ‘20s and ‘30s in true Dixieland
To close the celebrations of its 10th anniversary, the Fondation du patrimoine Sainte-Jeanne-de-Chantal will pay homage to the pioneer families of l’Île Perrot. A tribute dinner recognizes the descendants of 40 families who helped settle and populate Île Perrot since 1672 are still in the area, along with others who’ve returned to live on the island of their ancestors. This benefit dinner is intended as a special time to celebrate. For 10 years, the Foundation has raised over $150,000 to complete the financing of restoration work on the heritage church SainteJeanne-de-Chantal. The benefit dinner will be held Saturday, November 7, at 6:30 p.m. at Carrefour Notre-Dame. It includes a four-course meal with wine, multimedia presentations, and surprises for the family and friends of the Bourbonnais, Daoust, LaFlèche, Lalonde, Leduc, Legault, MonpetitPotvin, Mongrain, Mortar and Poirier-Lafleur families. This is an historic event and warm not to be missed! Tickets are $80 and are available from Agnes Morin Fecteau at (514) 453-9438 and info@fondationsjdc.org POINTE CLAIRE A Craft Fair will be held Saturday, October 17, from 10 a.m.to 3 p.m. at Church of St. John the Baptist, 233
Ste. Claire Ave. featuring 25 artisans and small home businesses including, jewelry, knitting, birdhouses, honey. Something for everyone. Proceeds from fundraiser will be used to continue the community service of the church. WIAIH (West Island Association for the Intellectually Handicapped) is looking for volunteers! Open to individuals 18 years and older for a fundraiser to help support WIAIH’s vital programs and services. WIAIH needs your help to direct the runners, hand out water, etc. As a volunteer, you will be meeting the team at 5 a.m. and will be done at approximately 1 p.m. You have the option of meeting at WIAIH (111 Donegani in Pointe Claire, H9R 2W3) - bus transportation to Oka will be provided by WIAIH. Alternatively, you’ll meet us directly at Oka National Park (this MUST be clearly confirmed at least 1 week in advance). Dress appropriately as it may be cold or wet: the race takes place rain or shine. Snacks will be provided. To sign up as a volunteer or for more information please contact oka@wiaih.qc.ca or (514) 6947090 ext. 221. Renowned former RCAF jet pilot Ed McKeogh will be guest speaker at the October 15 meeting of the Montreal Chapter of the Canadian Aviation Historical Society. He will be speaking about human factors in flight safety, a subject he briefs on as a member of Canadian Aviation Safety Consultants (CAVSCO) whose presentations emphasize the psychological and physiological aspects of aviation safety. Meeting starts at 11 a.m. at the Legion Hall, 365 St-Louis Avenue. Light lunch is provided, for which a $5 voluntary contribution is requested. Everyone interested in the history of civil or military aviation is welcome. For further information call (450) 463-1998. STE. ANNE DE BELLEVUE The Coop du Grande Orme is hosting a Grand Bazar fundraising event Saturday, October 17 and is looking for objects of value, $10 or more to sell at the bazar. Collection takes place at the coop from October 6 to 17, 153 rue Ste. Anne. For more information, call (514) 457-0858 or email info@coopdugrandorme.ca
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(Left to right): Henry Daoust, DeSales Monpetit, Rose-Alba Bergeron et Irène Daoust in an historic image of some of Île Perrot’s first residents. The island’s original families will be celebrated in an upcoming event in Notre Dame de l’Île Perrot. See listing for more details.
VAUDREUIL-DORION Free talk by Stephen Schettini about his upcoming workshop Overwhelmed 2.0 that teaches ways to reduce threat of burnout or being stuck in negative cycles. Learn more about Stephen’s work as a mindfulness mentor, author and teacher and get a 10 % discount. Saturday, October 10, 2-2:45 p.m. at HOM Yoga Centre. For more details call (450) 853-0616. Welcome All Singers - Come join our practices. We are Chants de Coton Choir who sing in four-part harmony selections from classic, spiritual, gospel and traditional repertoires. Directed by musicologist David Lapierre, chorister with the MSO, with piano accompanyist Ralph Telemarque (Montreal Jubilation Choir), we meet at 145 avenue Saint-Charles, (basement of église Sainte-Trinité) Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Passionate about singing, we enjoy performing songs in different languages, of different periods and cultures. Active in the community throughout the year, we hold our annual concert in June. wwwchantsdecoton.org. FURTHER AFIELD
Montreal’s Aviation Museum is having its annual Giant Garage Sale & BBQ Saturday, October 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. come rain or shine (inside), at the ‘Old Stone Barn’ MacDonald Campus of McGill University. Lots of good stuff to rummage through. Visit our museum while you are here. BBQ and snacks available. Free parking, Bring the whole family for a fun day! For more info and directions: www.cahcccpa.com or call (514) 398-7948.
Hemmingford Creation’s Exposition will take place November 7 at the Hemmingford Recreation Centre, 550 Goyette, 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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Thanksgiving Talkin’ Turkey
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A perfect post feast Thanksgiving activity around the dinner table when you’re all too stuffed to move! 1- Which food was not likely to be found at the pilgrim’s table?
A) B) C) D)
Corn Potatoes Yams Beans
2- Americans did not invent Thanksgiving. True or False 3-Turkeys can drown if they look up when it is raining. True or False 4-Canadian Thanksgiving typically falls before the Harvest Moon. True or False 5-A spooked turkey can run at speeds up to 45 kilometers per hour. True or False 6-A pumpkin is a … A) Fruit B) Vegetable
7-Which country has the highest turkey consumption per capita? A) The United States B) England C) Israel 8-Who, in a letter to his daughter, proposed the turkey as the official bird of the United States? A) Thomas Jefferson B) George Washington C) Ben Franklin 9-Cranberries grow in water. True or False 10- If you hear a turkey gobble, it means…? A) It’s hungry B) It’s a male C) It’s fearful See answers on page 31
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Talkin’ Turkey Answers from page 30
1- B, potatoes. 2- True, Martin Frobisher’s 1578 celebration was 43 years before the pilgrims gave thanks in 1621 3- True, although it’s not actually been documented, turkeys have an inherited condition called tetanic torticollar spasm, which can make them look up at the sky for 30 seconds or more. If they do this when it’s raining, they will in fact drown. 4- False, the harvest moon usually falls in the month of September 5- False, turkeys can run up to a maximum of 32 kilometers per hour
6- A, it’s a fruit 7- C, Israel with 12 kilograms 8- Ben Franklin, here is an excerpt from his letter: “I am on this account not displeased that the Figure is not known as a Bald Eagle, but looks more like a Turkey. For the Truth the Turkey is in Comparison a much more respectable Bird, and withal a true original Native of America... He is besides, though a little vain and silly, a Bird of Courage, and would not hesitate to attack a Grenadier of the British Guards who should presume to invade his Farm Yard with a red Coat on.” 9- False, cranberries grow in sandy bogs, and then harvested by flooding the bog 10- B, it’s a male
Olive-Moi Continued from page 28 Clients can book private in-store and outside events for their groups, complete with custom-designed tasting and gourmet food & wine packages. Olive-Moi also offers in-house custom labelling of their products for your event or company. Add a special touch
to your corporate gifts or mementos for your wedding guests with personalized gift sets. Olive-Moi is located at 3212 Hardwood Road in Vaudreuil-Dorion, right off Exit 28 (heading West) or Exit 26 (heading East) on Highway 40. The boutique is open Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come by for a visit or call us at (450) 510-2200.
YLJ around the world
PHOTO COURTESY HEATHER AND DAVE GLAZIER
Hello from Songdo Incheon, South Korea. Heather and Dave Glazier were attending The Presidents Cup, being held for the first time in Asia, and took some time out to get caught up on the news from back home. The bi-annual competition pits the best golfers of the USA against the world other than the Europeans.
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