Your Local Journal - October19th, 2017

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HUDSON, ST. LAZARE // VAUDREUIL-DORION, RIGAUD, PINCOURT, ÎLE-PERROT, N.D.I.P. & SAINTE-ANNE-DE-BELLEVUE

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Sherriffs moderates debate Murray Sherri s, the voice area Anglophones know so well from on-air s nts at Mix 96, CFQR (The Q), and Boom 99.7 (to name a few) will be hos ng the October 19 Hudson may-

oralty candidates’ English language debate. The St. Lazare resident brings a keen interest in poli cs and an eagerness to engage the three candidates – Joseph Eletr, Bill Nash, and Jamie

Nicholls, in the topics so important to the Hudson residents. Join us October 19 at St. James Church Hall, 642 Main Road, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Sea ng is limited.

“Deliberation and debate is the way you stir the soul of our democracy.” - Jesse Jackson

Inside St. Lazare salaries scrutinized

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St. Lazare responds to leaked document over managers’ salaries

St. Lazare Mayor Robert Grimaudo said he’s “absolutely disgusted� following news that a working document disclosing the salaries of town employees, including over me, between 2013 and 2015 had been leaked from a councillor and is making the rounds on social media. “I am completely appalled that, for poli cal reasons, one of the elected o cials that is in the running now, has given this document to (resident) Richard Meades to post on Facebook,� Grimaudo told “Trump-style poli cs has no place in this administra on.� The social media post includes 18 of the employees’ names and cumula ve salaries, and Grimaudo said the salary informa on on each posi on – without the names – would have been granted through an access to informa on had the request been made. “It’s pathe c to have posted the employee’s names on Facebook,� he said. The document in ques on is con den al and was produced two years ago when the town was in the process of spearheading a number of di erent dossiers, including the inaugural Au Galop equestrian fes val, the acquisi on of the Base de plein Air, Dune Lake, the new re

sta on and town hall, and the landslide le. It was provided to all six councillors. “There was a lot of over me going on and, as a council, we were also a li le concerned so we asked for this document.â€? Posted on an area community Facebook group by resident Meades, the feedback elicited comments that were both suppor ve and incredulous of the salaries. In a communiquĂŠ released by Town of St. Lazare Communica ons Director Geneviève Hamel, the amounts are clari ed as follows. “The informa on you see is each manager’s 2015 annual salary. The other columns are the 2013, 2014, 2015

of over me worked during the year vaca on hours managers did not have a chance to take sick days not used during each respec ve year.â€? Directors’ pay scales are determined by collec ve agreement and Grimaudo said they’re on par, if not lower, than other towns with a comparable popula on size of about 20,000. “Salaries are not only set according to an employee’s educa on degrees, but level of skills and responsibili es as well as his/her number of years of experience,â€? read the communiquĂŠ. It further

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points out that in the last three decades, the town has substan ally grown, going from 3000 inhabitants to 20,000. “It is not uncommon for managers to work nights and weekends to catch up and deliver the results that are expected of them. The Town appreciates they are focused and result-oriented.�

“These are the salaries that good people make,� Grimaudo said. “To a ract excellent people, whether in private or public, you have to pay.� The mayor said administra on at the Town of St. Lazare has not ruled out the possibility of legal ac on against Meades for pos ng the document publicly.

Lucie Charlebois briey hospitalized Soulanges MNA Lucie Charlebois quickly recovered from a minor health scare Monday evening, October 16, to be back at work at the Na onal Assembly the following day. During a meal with a friend at Restaurant Bello in Quebec City, Charlebois complained of being overcome with heat before collapsing. She was transported to a nearby hospital by ambulance. “It was just a drop in blood pressure,â€? Charlebois’ press a achĂŠ Bianca Bou n told . “She was back at work the next day.â€? Charlebois is the Minister for Rehabilita on, Youth Protec on, Public Health

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Crying over spilt milk With the excep on of a couple of Transport QuÊbec trucks blocking access to Highway 20 westbound at the access to the Taschereau and Galipeault Bridges during the frenzied morning rush hour of October 18, motorists were pre y much le on their own to hatch an escape plan. Unfortunately, at that point, it was too late. The 18-wheeler that overturned and lost its load of milk on Harwood Boulevard westbound at least had the decency to do so at 3:20 a.m., ostensibly giving the authori es plenty of me to an cipate the onslaught of commuters that traverse the area daily on their way to and from Montreal. Perhaps they didn’t get the memo. The residents of the four towns on the island of Île-Perrot are o en at the mercy of the ny capillaries that feed the major artery of Highway 20 and in the absence of anyone direc ng the proverbial blood- ow, the traf c quickly congealed into an ever-slowing and infuria ng clot. As a result, motorists who couldn’t go west had no choice but to somehow squeeze their way back eastbound, guided only by tra c lights that func oned under the assump on it was any other normal day. Not a single police o ce or transport authority was on hand to restore a semblance of order. It’s no secret that the o -island community is booming as more young families seek out a ordable homes and surrounding greenspace in which to se le down. This is directly re ected in the area tra c pa erns. This me, it was only spilt milk we were forced to navigate our way around. But with the amount of truck tra c using Highway 20 – right next to a railway carrying hundreds of tankers daily – it must be recognized as a wakeup call that in the case of an emergency, there are a lot of taxpayers who will be looking to the authori es for a safe way out.

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Hudson resident Don McCracken captured this stunning shot – a juvenile Bald Eagle leaves its perch overlooking the O'awa River. Do you have a photo taken in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region you’d like to submit as a # $ & %' Send it to editor@ yourlocaljournal.ca. Due to the popularity of this feature, we’ve had many submissions and will showcase them all on our website at www. yourlocaljournal.ca/ photo-of-the-week.

Dear Editor: editor@yourlocaljournal.ca Get out and vote

Today’s life is busy with all the kids’ ac vi es and the errands to run on weekends. This year Sunday, November 5, is an important day for all of us in St. Lazare. In the last four years, our tax money was spent without us having a say. We are ending up with a new town hall that will cost us over $11 million plus a re sta on around $3 to $4 million. Every July, this administra on is pushing us this event au Galop that costs another $385,000, so over $1 million in three years. If you are unhappy with all this excessive spending, now is the me to go vote for a change. It is your right and your duty for the future of our town. Please, take the me November 5 to go vote. Let this administra on know what you think about the way they spent your taxes money without your consent. Alain Bruneau - St. Lazare Unrealis$c promises in St. Lazare

There are several want-to-be councillors and a couple of want-to-be mayors in the St. Lazare municipal elec on who are saying they will freeze taxes for the next two years. Is that what we want? I would never want such a person si ng on council or even worse si ng in the mayor’s o ce. The only way to freeze taxes in a municipality is to cut services drama cally, and then pretend that in a on does not exist. Obviously, both are not op ons for any community, let alone a successful and growing community like ours. The results of the survey published on the (www.moneysense.ca/save/top-100-bestplaces-to-raise-kids-2017/) website in July this year showed that Saint Lazare was rated 32nd in Canada (out of close to 4000 municipali es) for delivering . What we get in services in this wonderful community compared to what we pay in taxes cons tutes, by any measure, a great deal and the independent results of the MoneySense report con rms it. I don’t want to see my services cut simply because there are candidates out there with zero vision for the future, and no idea that one of the main roles and du es of a municipality is that of a service provider. Don’t vote for somebody who makes such ridiculous promises. Vote for the person that says

that he or she will con nue providing the services that we have become accustomed to. We have it great in St. Lazare with a mayor who genuinely cares about his community and believes in providing fantas c services. Let’s not lose what we have gained over the last few years by elec ng want-to-be’s, who cannot see further than their noses. On November 5, get out and vote. We have much to be proud of in St. Lazare. This mayor has provided leadership that will con nue to provide us with tranquility, security and accountability. If those whiners and complainers get their way, we will end up at the bo om of the MoneySense list, rather than con nuing to be on top where we belong. Cosimo La Rosa -St. Lazare Time for a change At the last St. Lazare council mee ng, the elected o cials decided to give the Director General a salary increase of $12,000 which took no more than ve minutes, yet refused to reimburse a local couple $2,000 to shut o a water pipe because they did not submit their request within 15 days. Now we know where priori es stand. Execu ves rst, residents last. Time for change, come elec ons. We need new blood that will protect our interest rst. We cannot a ord an increase in taxes due to spending such as have been done on a new town and re hall plus the Au Galop fes val which cost us over a million in three years without bringing in revenue to the town. We need to cut down on costs. I, for one, cannot afford to pay more in taxes. Everything is going up except our pension money. So people, let’s get out there and vote and a end monthly mee ngs therea er to see what will transpire for the upcoming year. Richard Masys - St. Lazare No room for hypocrisy I was shocked to read the ar cle about St. Lazare mayoralty candidate Lise Jolicoeur. She stated she is in disagreement with every resolu on, decision, and infrastructure improvement she voted for over the last four years. What a turnaround. ! "

Rigaud’s current mayor facing competition for his post James Armstrong

Rigaud Mayor Hans Gruenwald Jr. says he’s pleased there’s a compe tor vying for his post. “I’m very excited about the compe on,� he told on hearing the news that resident Jeannine Landry is running against him for the mayor’s seat. “I am a very strong supporter of people having a choice.� Gruenwald is running for re-elec on in the town of 7000 and took some me out to re ect on the issues and challenges of his previous four-year term. “This is not a me to jump ship. It’s not the me to run away from a problem,� said Gruenwald in reference to the

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Continued from page 4 Assuring accessibility to clean water by spending $8 million on a ltra on plant is not “extravagant� but a necessity. As is a modern re hall for our security. As for building a town hall (including community halls) that will not need renova ons or extensions for genera ons, that shows foresight. Op miza on of our waste water treatment is far from a luxury. We are all aware of various infrastructure that required immediate repair due to past neglect. Let’s not return to those days. These are not extravagances but demonstrate poli cal courage and vision. She seemed to have agreed with those goals when she voted for them, however she now thinks it poli cally expedient to say the opposite. A tax freeze is also nonsensical and simply impossible. Taxes in Saint Lazare went up 1.3 per cent last year. That’s far from “substan al.� An increase at, or below, in a on shows good management. Throwing an unsubstan ated number like $11 million around for the town hall is also irresponsible. The tender for the building was $7.9 million and it is repeated at all council mee ngs that it remains under budget (plus we s ll have to consider the province’s contribu on). Also, how can one compare a regional administra ve MRC building serving 23 mayors and sta , (approximately 200 people) to a town hall that serves 20,000 people? I am sadly amused that despite four years on council, she doesn’t know how the di erent levels of government operate. As for the Roundabout, she says “people� don’t want it. Perhaps she should ask those who are trying to go to, or get home from, work, pick up their children, make supper, take them to ac vi es, and shop, and are was ng me, gas, and hur ng the environment by spending extended periods of me at that intersec on. Every year she voted in favour of an equestrian fes val a rac ng 15,000+ people and has helped put us on the map as a nature and animal loving community, but now she wants to scrap it. That’s like Rigaud scrapping the Fes val des Couleurs. Lastly, I cannot vote for someone who denigrates others in order to try and prop

Rigaud residents a ected by this year’s record-se ng spring ooding along the O awa River. “The ood situa on has a life of its own. Some people that were forced from their homes are s ll living in hotels. People are frustrated,� he said, adding a shu e in governmental leadership at the provincial level hasn’t improved the situa on. He said those living in hotels will con nue to be taken care of by the Red Cross for as long as necessary and that permits for reconstruc on are slowly being issued to ooded homeowners. For Gruenwald, there are issues with some of the proposed ooding solu ons. Increasing the founda on height to raise a house above the water line can result in the roo ine exceeding the

allowable height limit. “We should be able to increase the allowable height in the next few weeks. We are wai ng for documenta on to come back from the MunicipalitĂŠ rĂŠgionale de comtĂŠ Vaudreuil-Soulanges (MRC-VS) that will allow us to add a couple of feet.â€? All the building regula ons have to be met by the town so as not to risk losing provincial nancial aid.

The public works department is currently undergoing a re-evalua on of the tools required to serve the community. “Because of the spring oods and climate change, we are evalua ng whether or not we should expand this department,� said Gruenwald, adding that’s

herself up. Cri cizing the mayor and fellow councillors shows that she thinks Trump style poli cs is what we want. Hypocrisy has no place on council or the mayor’s seat. Anne Marie Conte - St. Lazare

ey not being put where it is needed? The present council will argue that they were proac ve with this problem, and that they acted accordingly. This issue was brought to the town by me in 2015, and even before me by others in the form of a pe on. I men oned the Volet 6 program which had been available in 2013. The mayor seemed to have never heard of it before. No ac on was taken un l now. Had the council been more proac ve and dealt with the issue sooner, people who have already xed their houses (because they couldn’t deal with the stress of a breaking house) would have also been able to bene t from some assistance. However, the retroac vity of one year has put a stop to that. The original proposal for the subsidy was one third, one third, and one third. This is what the Volet 6 2013-2014 entailed. This recent o er is burdening the homeowner with more expense. For example if the repair cost is $60,000, $20,000 was to come from the government, $20,000 from the city and the remaining $20,000 from the homeowner. As is the case now, the government and city only provide $20,000 leaving the homeowner to absorb the $40,000. So the distribu on is one third city and government and two thirds homeowners! The homeowners are once again being shortchanged.

I a ended St. Lazare’s October town council mee ng where a resolu on was passed to adopt the SHQ’s (SociÊtÊ d’Habita on du QuÊbec) subsidy program providing aid to residents with sinking houses. The money that the council is willing to contribute to help the residents is $171,000. Money provided by the town is matched by the SHQ, bringing the amount to $342,000. This amount is but a drop in the bucket. The maximum amount which will be allocated to home-owners is $20,000, meaning only 17 households will bene t from this help. There are far more than 17 houses in St. Lazare that are sinking! Had the town o ered more money, the SHQ would have matched allowing more help for residents. From a ending town mee ngs for the past two years, I have come to realize that spending money in St. Lazare is not an issue: The Au Galop fes val has cost taxpayers over a $1 million. A mere $171,000 to help residents in dire straits seems pi ance in comparison. Why is the taxpayers’ mon-

PHOTO BY JAMES ARMSTRONG

The recently completed Rigaud Town Hall is one of three municipal buildings in a project that Mayor Hans Gruenwald Jr. considers to be one of the many achievements of his four-year term in o(ce.

the reason construc on of the proposed municipal garage that was part of the three-fold building project that included the recently completed city hall and re sta on has been held back. He expects construc on will begin later this year. ! () Joanne Ackland Concerned resident of St Lazare Think carefully when vo$ng

One of the lesser known treasures in our area is the small island town of L’Île Cadieux, a unique, tranquil favourite of nature lovers, walkers, and cyclists. As a former long- me resident of L’Île Cadieux, I view the numerous ‘in your face’ poli cal billboards that have appeared on the one central road with grave concern. Yes, there is an elec on coming up, but my concern is for the future of this special place. Granted, several very large houses have been built in the last few years, but maybe it is not too late to preserve some of the unique features of the island, the Shagbark Hickory trees, spring wild owers, wildlife, and other rare vegeta on. I urge the residents to think carefully when voting, as these features could be lost forever. Joanna Bicknell - Vaudreuil-Dorion

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Breaking down the pipeline debate 1 2

According to Steven Guilbeault, Founder and Senior Director of equiterre environmental group, “It’s not a ma er of if, but when, an oil pipeline will break.â€? This was the core issue at a conference held October 16 at Wyman United Church in Hudson. The event was organized by three local ci zen groups STOP OlĂŠoduc Outaouais, Les Citoyens au Courant (CaC), and Ac on Environnement Basses Lauren des which together are known as the Regroupement Vigilance Hydrocarbures QuĂŠbec (RVHQ). A major pipeline break was not the only concern. According to Guilbeault, pipelines can leak and regula ons governing safety are not always enforced. Geneviève Puskas, Climate Change and Energy Advisor for equiterre said the Trans-Northern Pipeline, which has had regula on infrac ons for years, has spilled 158 to 560 barrels of oil in the last few years without puni ve consequence. While we cannot stop using pipelines to deliver oil, Guilbeault believes the answer to an inevitable pipeline oil spill is to reduce our dependency on oil so pipelines aren’t necessary. He suggested three ways to do that: create more public transit, use more electric vehicles and organize our ci es be er so a car is not

needed. Guilbeault concedes that a major reduc on in our love of oil will not happen tomorrow. In the mean me, he suggested that rather than focusing on building new pipelines, governments and companies should reduce and reinforce the current pipeline structure. “These pipelines are all around us and in our back yards, but nobody knows.� The bo om-line, as explained by Puskas, is that, “current water treatment plants are not equipped to detect or remove fossil fuels (oil) from water.�

* + , $ $ % ) * ! % +& 0 Bill 106 was passed last year to regulate the energy sector, but CaC spokesperson Katherine Massam was skep cal and explained that as details are released, she becomes even more concerned. Guilbeault was more direct and obviously not a fan of Bill 106 as he stated, “I don’t know why the government would open the bar to these guys (oil companies).â€? Massam said she felt the MunicipalitĂŠ rĂŠgionale de comtĂŠ VaudreuilSoulanges (MRC-VS) is living up to its promise to work hard on proper pipeline

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development, but one of the evening’s a endees did not agree. Hudson’s Natalie Labreche felt that, â€œâ€Ś if the government was doing its job, ci zen groups like equiterre wouldn’t have to exist.â€? The one point agreed upon by all three presenters was that the Na onal Energy Board (NEB) could do a much be er job of monitoring and enforcing current energy regula ons. The evening closed with a round of applause for Guilbeault a er decreeing, “We can be more powerful than these

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Some things are not normal I’d love to take credit for this idea but it belongs to a friend of mine who lives alone and feels uneasy when a service or repairman pays a visit to her condo. It’s not that she’s immediately fearful for her own safety but is uncomfortable with other people knowing she’s usually there by herself. So, she conceived the idea of a ‘Man in a Box’ speci cally for women living alone. Simply go to an area thri store and pick up a man’s suit, shoes, work boots and, ideally, a checkered lumberjack annel shirt, and place them around the apartment. Stop by the dollar store for an extra toothbrush, razor, and baseball cap. Toss randomly. An empty two-four beer case on the back balcony is a nice touch and, if you’re really not into subtle es, a football and helmet. Sounds extreme, right? For a lot of women who live alone, it’s a necessary extra step. As we’ve been hearing in the news over the past week in light of the ac ons of a certain Hollywood execu ve, exing one’s power is o en in reverse propor on to the level of merit of the person holding the power. It doesn’t make it right but somehow in life, dodging power abuses become our de facto opera ng mode and we learn to navigate around them. I once pointed to a random guy at a bus stop, saying he was my husband, to thwart o the drunken dude who was following me making sexually explicit remarks a er my late night work shi ended. Thankfully, my new ‘husband’ played along. Not long a er that, I had a co-worker whose parents lived across the street from the apartment where I lived alone. Actually, I shared it with Willard, a cat missing a few teeth who drooled when he was happy. One evening, the co-worker showed up on my doorstep smelling of alcohol and slurring his words, and walked in before I could properly react. I don’t know what kicked my brain into gear but I thankfully had the presence of mind to say, “Shhhhhh! My boyfriend is sleeping,â€? as I quickly closed the door to my dark (and empty) bedroom. His shoulders slumped and he quickly made an excuse to leave and though I was shaking a erwards, I was also immensely proud of my ins ncts that got me out of a poten ally dangerous situa on. It’s only now, on re ec on, that I realize how sad and, quite frankly, twisted it is that we have to cul vate these ins ncts in order to protect ourselves against the myriad imbalances of power we encounter on a day-to-day basis. And while this phenomenon is not restricted to women being on the receiving end, it’s sta s cally the case 96 per cent of the me. What makes it so disturbing is how quickly we normalize it and easily turn experiences where we fear for our corporal safety into amusing anecdotes, like it’s just another thing we fully expect to deal with on a day-to-day basis. Girls grow up learning how to dodge unwanted comments, jokes, grabs, and insinua ons from classmates, strangers, or even rela ves that burst our innocent and naĂŻve assump on of safety. The recent social media movement which saw the explosive trending of the #MeToo hashtag for every survivor of sexual harassment has, at last count, been used over 21 million mes. What would be in nitely more surprising would be if a woman were to actually use the hashtag #NotMe.

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PARRYWINKLE JAMES PARRY Never in my wildest imagina on did I ever think that Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un - currently domina ng the world stage and for all the wrong reasons - would serve as an appropriate intro to a mini review of a play put on here in Hudson by local ‘non-professional’ thespians. But with tensions ratche ng up daily between the U.S. and North Korea, and the Bulle$n of Atomic Scien$sts PHOTO BY MAURICE JEFFERIES announcing just last week that, as a direct result, the Doomsday Clock is now a scary 2 ½ minutes to midnight, how could I possibly resist? --------------BECKETT IN THE BARN - For the play in ques on, which closed last night (October 18) a er ve performances, was ; ! . The dark dystopian classic by Nobel Prize for Literature winner, Samuel Becke', rst staged in 1957 in which - in the abstract and possibly in a post-apocalyp c world - four characters desperately and at mes comically try to hold on to their daily rituals in a fu le a empt to create some sense of order within the repe ve nothingness of their existence. Directed by Chris Gobeil and staged by the much-loved volunteerbased Hudson Players Club, which will be celebra ng its 70th Anniversary next year making it the longest running English community theatre group in Canada, it certainly made for rive ng stu set, as it was, on a minimalis c stage in the unheated Barn Gallery behind the 2 Barn Owls Bou$que on Main Road. Bravo to Chris, crew, and to the talented cast comprising Glen Robinson, Calder Levine, Karen Delorme, and Wayne Saray for bravely bringing Becke ’s thought-provoking - and most mely - play to our region in what can only be described as a drama c departure from their tradi onal more lighter fare! --------------CHORISTER FOR A DAY - Speaking of which, how about this one? If you are a singer, a would-be singer, a never-was singer, or if you would just like to check out what the congrega on looks like from a vantage point in the choir lo , then Hudson’s Wyman Memorial United Church would love to hear from you. I just learned from congregant, Bill Young, that on Sunday, October 29, they are invi ng local residents, Wyman member or not, to become a Chorister for a Day - well, actually for the 10 a.m. service - at the church located at 513 Main. Says Bill, “If interested, people should show up at 9:30 a.m. for a short rehearsal before the service and we will guide them through it. It promises to be fun, a way to perhaps meet new friends and, who knows, they may discover a talent they never knew they had!â€? What a great idea and the number to call for further info is (450) 458-4912. --------------BOOK NOW - At the same church, by the way, that very same weekend on Friday, October 27 (6:30 to 9 p.m.), and Saturday, October 28 (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.), there will be the massive bi-annual Used Book Sale with all proceeds going to help some 13 local and interna onal worthwhile causes including Nova Hudson, Le Pont/Bridging food bank, Grannies Aid for Africa, and the Pure Art Founda$on. A great way to stock up for your winter-reading library while helping others not so fortunate! --------------KOBO KATASTROPHE - And speaking of Nova, books, and presidents, had to laugh when I popped by the Hudson War Memorial Library recently and bumped into library volunteer, Peter Lang, who also happens to be president of Nova Hudson. Apparently, Peter had just been reading Ayn Rand’s classic, - : , rst published in 1943. However, he was doing so on his Kobo e-Reader as opposed to a hard- or so cover copy. And he was exactly 71 per cent through the 1,000-page book when disaster struck. For he was reading it in the bath! Guess what? He kind of dozed o , it slipped from his hands and in a nanosecond, kerplunk, it was under the water! Laughed Peter, “Kind of embarrassing, James. But the Kobo, with its lit screen, is so convenient and great for reading during the evening or outside around a camp re. But de nitely not in the bath! And now I’m just wai ng to see if it dries out and I can pick up where I le o . If not, I’m sure I will nd a copy here in the library.â€? Ah, you go a love it! That’s Hudson and ... - + @ E-mail: crea$on@videotron.ca

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Stephan Guene e, a St. Lazare resident on Rue ChampĂŞtre will have to spend about $75,000 to repair a faulty founda on, he told during an interview outside his home last Sunday, October 15. Guene e said it was important for him to tell his story because other homeowners in the area have had to do expensive work to stabilize their houses

and more may have to do similar repairs in the future. His founda on problem began almost nine years ago but worsened in the last two years. What started in 2008 as a hairline crack in a Gyprock wall in the basement eventually grew to about a half-inch crevice. That’s when he realized there was a serious problem with the founda on and knew it had to be repaired. A er ge ng three es mates from companies that specialize in founda on work, Guene e said he chose the con-

tractor with the lowest o er – $65,000 excluding taxes. The stabiliza on work began almost 10 days ago when the exterior ground around the en re house was excavated. The oor inside Guene e’s garage was also dug up as part of the repairs. The process to drive metal pilings into the ground to a depth of 140 feet un l it reached bedrock began two days ago. His wife is distressed, said Guene e.

“She’s discouraged. All the money we would have invested to improve our house, buy new cars, take vaca ons, we now have to put it into repairing the founda on. I built the house and now I have to take on almost the total cost of the repairs,� he said. Guene e said he was the rst person to build his house in 2003 based on the assessment that was made by the engineer who inspected the soil. The rst phase of a major residen al development for the area was announced one year earlier and a second phase in 2004. “Nobody knew there were problems with the soil. If I had known, I wouldn’t have built there. ! (A

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A four-year residen al property tax freeze is just one of several components regarding Pierre SÊguin’s vision for the future of Vaudreuil-Dorion as the mayoral candidate outlined his elec on campaign pla orm during an interview with on Tuesday, October 17. He also proposes more sustainable development with a focus on improving the city’s parks and public spaces and limi ng urban sprawl by keeping future development within the city’s perimeter. SÊguin is running under the poli cal party banner of ÉB C - with a team of eight candidates vying for their respec ve council

seat in each district. “There is a lack of vision in our city,â€? said SĂŠguin. Years of commercial development along Boulevard de la Gare and the recent addi on of mul -storey re rement residences has turned the o island city into a replica of Laval, he said. Unique cachet While he doesn’t oppose development, SĂŠguin feels Vaudreuil-Dorion should strive to create its own unique cachet that will dis nguish it from other municipali es. He would start by trying to revive the original business district along the older part of Avenue St. Charles “If you look at the historical core of the city, there is no civic life. The local commerce is not there anymore. We have to focus on bringing back local

businesses to revive its social fabric,â€? said SĂŠguin. Centre Mul"sports de#cit SĂŠguin said he wants to rein in unnecessary spending of city nances such as the consistent annual de cits being accumulated by the Centre Mul Sports which he says amount to ‘hundreds of thousands of dollars each year.’ According to SĂŠguin, the centre s ll isn’t self- nancing because it doesn’t generate enough revenue. “There was no business plan when the centre was conceived and as a result of that, the city has to pay for its de cits. The city has to cover fees that were never supposed to have been covered by the municipality,â€? he said. “I’m not saying the Centre Mul Sports has to make a pro t but it was supposed to be self- nancing from the revenue it made. On its website, it says the centre is there to provide services for the en re Vaudreuil-Soulanges region but it’s only our municipality that pays for its de cit and opera ng costs,â€? said SĂŠguin. New commercial tax protocol He’s also adamant he will adopt a new commercial property assessment protocol that would result in a more favourable tax formula being adopted. This will enable the city to generate the proper tax revenue for the nearly vacant Future Electronics tower and adjoining buildings which currently only brings in about $136,000 annually, said SĂŠguin. “If I’m elected, you can be sure we’re going to mandate a rm to evaluate the en re property and make sure it’s properly assessed so the owner pays the correct municipal taxes. It’s not the fault

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of the owner – it’s the responsibility of council to make sure it’s properly assessed,â€? said SĂŠguin. Ability to lead His lack of poli cal experience wouldn’t hamper his ability to properly lead the city, said SĂŠguin. Many municipal mayors were elected without a poli cal background, he added. “I’ve specialized in municipal law for 25 years so I know how ci es operate. Vaudreuil-Dorion has given me legal mandates for more than 20 years so it means I must know something. I foresee no problem if I’m elected mayor,â€? said SĂŠguin. “I’m very mo vated. Going door-todoor is the best experience for a poli cian because you have direct contact with people. Most of the me they want to talk to you about their concerns. It’s more e cient than using social media,â€? SĂŠguin added. He is also con dent the eight candidates running for council will be able the serve their cons tuents and were chosen for the diverse backgrounds and experience.

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Team ready to expand accomplishments as Pilon runs for fourth term as Vaudreuil-Dorion mayor

The family plays an important role in Vaudreuil-Dorion and Pilon is commi ed to keep improving its cultural and social fabric by crea ng more parks and green spaces, a new indoor aqua c centre, and expand it range of ac vi es for all age groups. “We will con nue to give good services, improve our infrastructure and expand our bicycle paths,� said Pilon. The city’s bicycle path network now covers 27 kilometres of territory, 12 kms which were added in the past four years. Pilon describes his role as mayor as an orchestra conductor who leads his councillors and administra on by bringing out their best a ributes. “I may not know how to play every instrument but

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I’m able to get the best out of my people,� said Pilon. He also isn’t swayed by social media or allow it to in uence his council’s decision making process. “I’m a very grounded person. I don’t manage my city or my team according to the number of likes I get on Facebook. I manage my team and city to ensure we get posi ve results,� said Pilon. " Pilon said he will keep knocking on doors with his team of councillors un l the last minute to sway as many voters as possible to go the polls and cast their ballots. “People want to talk with you. They have ques ons. We will keep working each day un l Saturday evening at 6 p.m. the day before the elec on,� he said.

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The growing stature of VaudreuilDorion as major commercial and industrial hub within the region are just two factors that prompted Guy Pilon to seek his fourth consecu ve mandate as mayor in the upcoming municipal elec on, he told Your Local Journal during an interview Monday, October 16. Pilon says the city’s many accomplishments are based on his vision and the work of his council that strive to make the municipality more than just another suburb. Both Pilon and his team of eight candidates for councillor are running under the Par Ac on / Acon Party poli cal banner. $ % The ability of council to work together as a team enabled the city to get interna onal technology giant Ericsson to invest over $1 billion and build a new facility in the city’s industrial sector. It also led Winpak to make a major investment and expand their VaudreuilDorion manufacturing facility thereby preserving the city’s industrial base, said Pilon. It’s the same vision that’s shared by his councillors that enabled them to quickly make the important decisions that led to Ericsson to decide VaudreuilDorion’s industrial park was a great place to locate and for Winpak to stay and expand rather than reloca ng elsewhere, Pilon said. “Our ability to work together helped us to make the right decisions at the right me. Otherwise, if we didn’t agree, we’d have to regularly debate the issues before reaching a consensus,� said Pilon. & " " "

There are many factors that have drawn people to Vaudreuil-Dorion and made it a great place to live and work, said Pilon. The city now ranks 30th in total popula on out of about 1,100 Quebec municipali es and it placed 15th as the one of the best ci es to raise a family in Canada according to a survey by MoneySense magazine this year. Vaudreuil-Dorion also came in 14th for its economic vitality for municipali es throughout Quebec according to a study by the Ins tut de la sta s que du QuÊbec (ISQ) – rst within the MunicipalitÊ RÊgionale de ComtÊ (MRC) de Vaudreuil-Soulanges region and third within the en re MontÊrÊgie region. Pilon said he’s especially proud that Vaudreuil-Dorion was chosen as a corecipient of an interna onal award presently by the United Ci es and Local Governments (UCLG) in Mexico City in 2016 for having the best cultural program – Je Suis – which is now being emulated by municipali es worldwide.

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son, “It’s a book club that will meet on Wednesdays in the school library. Members will take a vote for a book that they will read that week. Di erent books for di erent grades. And then we’ll talk about the book.� So how did it all come about? Says Barrell, who is also a big fan of 9 < ! ! / and children’s author, Robert Munsch, “I came up with the idea at supper one night because I love to read and have since I was six years old. First, I asked our school principal, Mark Massarelli, if I could go ahead and then I made up yers for the book club. He took me out of the class to say that he approved and then I made a poster and students started signing up.� These students to date include James MacIsaac, Jasmine Dorcas, and Leah Butcher, all of whom think it’s a great idea and are looking forward to par cipa ng. Says Barrell, showing wisdom beyond his years, “Everyone will have a say and I won’t pressure or rush anyone in

order for the selec on to be fair.� Says school principal Massarelli, “I was very excited when Ruven came to me with the idea of a book club. Having a student-centered school means focusing on developing skills and prac ces that enable students to be lifelong learners and independent problem-solvers. This is what Mount Pleasant is all about.� Says his Mom, Cris na Capela, “I am very proud of his ini a ve. I hope that it is very successful and that it helps his peers develop a love of reading.� As for his home-away-from-home, Barrell has also nothing but praise for the volunteer-run War Memorial Library located at 60 Elm Street which supports many other local worthwhile causes annually. “I would really recommend it to other families so that they can get the love of reading that I have.� For more info on the library, and one doesn’t have to be a Hudson resident to become a member, call (450) 458-4814 or go to warmemoriallibrary.blogspot.ca.

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Miriam Tabori eyes Hudson District 6 council seat James Armstrong As a part- me resident of Hudson since 1989 and permanent one since 2012, and with ve years’ of experience as a volunteer on the Hudson Town Planning Advisory Commi ee (TPAC), Miriam Tabori has decided to contribute to Hudson poli cal life as a town councillor – if she wins the seat in District 6. “For me, it’s a ques on of con nuity. This is what I am good at,� she told . Tabori has a Ph.D. in Architecture from the Politecnico Di Milano, Italy and an equivalent degree from the McGill School of Architecture. In terms of experience at the municipal level, she was a volunteer member of the TPAC of the Town of Hampstead for 22 years. Urban development “The global picture is that the town needs to increase its source of income, its tax base,� she said no ng there are methods for building housing developments on ood plains. “Today, we have soil tests and geothermal studies and

Rigaud mayor Continued from page 5 Residen"al and Industrial Development The future of the town, from Gruenwald’s point of view, depends upon maintaining a focus on development. “In the four years since we were elected, we have purchased the last strip of land we needed in Parc du Docteur-OscarGendron allowing the town to be in total control of the development of that industrial park,� said Gruenwald. “We can iden fy certain types of industry that are

there are many things we can do.� At the same me, she is keenly aware of and supports environmental protec on. “It takes over a thousand years for a bog to develop, I wouldn’t want to build on it,� she said. Pine Lake Dam and Sandy Beach “In my opinion, the Pine Lake dam project was done backwards. It created a lot of animosity,� she said. “First, we must research solu ons and nd out what they cost before presen ng it to the ci zens.� Tabori suggested the concept of a retaining wall using corrugated metal as a possible solu on. “It’s less expensive than pouring tons of concrete.� As for the Sandy Beach Development, Tabori sees it as a project that must be watched closely. “I don’t think we can stop it’� she said, no ng the owner is willing to comply with all the environmental requirements. Hudson’s Valleys and Alstonvale As a resident of the area known as Hudson’s Valleys, Tabori said she knows her neighbours are upset. “We pay a lot in municipal taxes and yet we have no sewers, no sidewalks, no streetlights,

consistent with the sustainable development program,� he added. Rigaud Mountain “Protec ng the mountain comes from the 2009 Strategic Plan,� said the mayor. “We are in the process of transferring some privately owned land on the mountain to a conserva on land trust.� Similarly, proper es in the ood zone that are deemed as no longer buildable will become part of that land trust. “There are a number of proper es in the ood zone that will become part of that conserva on body to prevent any construc on on that land, again,� he said.

broken roads, and the local park for children is pathe c,â€? she said. She described the rela vely new neighbourhood comprised of approximately 300 homes as being geographically cut o from the rest of the town. She said residents of Hudson’s Valleys have two lengthy routes to choose from if they want to access the heart of the town – either Alstonvale Road to Main Road or Route Harwood to Saint Charles. “This area needs to be represented, ci zens need to be heard.â€? Preserving Hudson heritage “Urbanism has to be properly planned,â€? said Tabori. In her opinion, not enough buildings in Hudson are designated as having historical value, saying there should be an addi onal 37 buildings listed. She sees this as an important factor in preserving the character of the downtown core. “We need strong representa on at all the levels of governance,â€? she said, including the MunicipalitĂŠ rĂŠgionale de

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Christine Redfern - Hudson council candidate for District 4 With a strong history in the area, raising a family, community involvement, contemporary arts, infrastructure and environmental awareness, Chris ne Redfern is running to be District 4 councillor in Hudson. Redfern’s great-great grandparents moved to Pointe-Fortune in 1885. Their home stayed in the family un l 1961, when it was expropriated by the Quebec government for the enlargement of the Carillon Hydro-QuÊbec dam. Today, the Macdonell-Williamson house has been restored and is open to the public during the summer me (www.mwhouse.ca). Chris ne Redfern moved to Hudson with her partner John and their three young children in 2004. Her children attended St-Thomas elementary school, and par cipated in many community sports and clubs. Redfern is an ac ve

member of the Hudson Yacht Club and Club Ouest Gym. For many years, Redfern was one of the members of Go Green Hudson. Go Green organized the annual Earth Day Fair, as well as brought free events, seminars and speakers on sustainable living prac ces to Hudson residents. Some highlights include: Green Renova ons for your home, Using Lights While Preserving the Night Sky, The Clean Bin Project, A Chemical Reac on, Eat Your Landscape and No Impact Man. As a promoter, Redfern worked as the ar s c director for Mushroom Enterprises in Toronto in the 1990s. This small collec ve brought alterna ve, interna onal events to Toronto audiences. Some highlights include: Allen Ginsberg, Ray Manzarek, Michael McClure, John Cale, Bobby Seale, Annie Sprinkle, Jim Carroll,

Townes Van Zandt, Fran Liebowitz, and Crispin Glover. Currently, Redfern is the founder, director and curator at ELLEPHANT, a contemporary art gallery represen ng the work of Canadian, Quebec and Aboriginal ar sts. Located in the Quar er des Spectacles, Chris ne represents ar sts who exhibit interna onally and whose work is part of major corporate, public and private collec ons. www.ellephant.org Lastly, having grown up in a family where genera ons have worked throughout their careers on maintaining and building Canada’s infrastructure, she knows that good infrastructure is a longterm asset for a town and a public good. She also has access to a network of individuals familiar with the latest technologies, ideas, exper se and solu ons.

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Hudson, 25 Vipond Street. Fabulous 4+1 bedroom, all-brick co'age in desired Alstonvale neighbourhood. Large open kitchen with top quality appliances. Fully „nished basement with intergenera$onal accommoda$ons. Very spacious and private property. $675,000 MLS# 26377734. Contact Carl Poirier, Re/Max Royal (Jordan) Inc. (514) 895-4607.

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Up for adoption Meet Gipsy Gipsy is a beau ful short-haired black and white female born April 13, 2017. She has been vaccinated and spayed. Gipsy was wandering the streets this summer when she was rescued and brought inside with her sister Gribouille this fall. She is s ll a bit shy and loves to hide during the day, but plays with her sister at night.

Gipsy is s ll a li le wary towards humans, but is making progress. She is sweet, loves to be pe ed, but does not like to be picked up yet. Gipsy needs a calm environment where she will blossom and become con dent. For more informa on on Gipsy, please call (514) 706-2287 or email cascavaudreuil@outlook.com.

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551 Rue Wilson $429,000 Tania Ellerbeck 450-458-5365 Royal LePage Village Hudson Inc.

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Having just had a tall tree trimmed - limbs overhanging the roof now des ned for kindling and PHOTO BY GREG JONES fireplace-burning logs - and with leaves now turning an ar st’s pale e of fall colours, I thought we might branch out and talk trees this week. The most prevalent growing locally being - according to Vaudreuil-Soulanges tree-cu ng veteran Bob Corriveau who has been doing it for over four decades - Sugar and SoZ Maple, Red and White Oak, Beech, White Ash and Eastern White Pine. Mine was - make that is - a giant s llhealthy Bu,ernut (Juglans cinerea) now at least 40 years old. It can live up to 75 years and what makes it very special is that it is actually an endangered species just over the border in Ontario and a protected tree here in Quebec. It’s a species of Walnut tree that is na ve to

the eastern United States and Canada that gives oily nuts that are delicious to eat not only by squirrels and other wildlife but also by we humans. In fact, they have been eaten by Indigenous peoples for centuries and it is said that the Iroquois crushed and boiled the bu ernuts and served the mixture as baby food or drinks, or processed it into breads, puddings, and sauces. Fascinating stu , eh? I was also fascinated to learn this past week of a new study, just released by a certain Dan Crouse of the University of New Brunswick, which proposes that being exposed on a daily basis to trees and other greenery can extend one’s life. Working with other researchers across Canada and the U.S., and having studied 1.3 million Canadians in 30 cities over an 11-year period, he says that people who have more trees and vegeta on around where they live have an eight to 12 per cent reduced risk of dying compared to those who don’t. Evidently, researchers took into account the number of trees, plants, shrubs, and other vegeta on growing within 250 metres of a person’s

home and created es mates of daily greenhouse exposure. Oops, wonder if I have just lopped o a couple of days of my own life by having my Bu,ernut trimmed. Nah, I’ve s ll got big healthy trees aplenty in our garden and those of my neighbours and new saplings are growing all the me. And now I’m o to rake up some early-fallen leaves for the compost heap! Un l next me, have fun in your garden! 6; � ! $ ‘ ! PHOTO COURTESY PEXCELS.COM; SOURCE: PIXABAY.COM

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St. Lazare Continued from page 9 It was a total waste of money. The company doing my founda on work said it would have cost $10,000 to do it properly in 2003. It wasn’t cheap back then but it’s a lot more expensive now,� said Guene e. While the developers have paid the cost of founda on repairs for other affected houses, homeowners s ll had to pay for all other expenses, said Guen-

e e. Some people have endured tremendous nancial stress including one homeowner who had to declare bankruptcy, he said. Guene e compared what’s happening in his neighbourhood to a slow moving wave. Many houses have been repaired but others will eventually have to be stabilized as founda on problems become apparent. “I live about one kilometre away from the train tracks near Boulevard de la CitĂŠ-des-Jeunes. I can feel the vibra ons in my house from the train when it

passes by. It’s like living on top of gela n,� said Guene e $ * Mayor Robert Grimaudo said St. Lazare was recently approved for a program at the provincial level which provides a $10,000 subsidy in addi on to $10,000 o ered by the town if homeowners meet the requirements. “It’s ridiculous what the town is giving as a subsidy,� said Guene e. “There are many people who are in the same situa on as us. It will take a lot of subsidies to help everyone.�

It’s a process that resident Joanne Ackland knows very well. She went through a similar situa on almost two years ago when her founda on began shi ing. Metal pilings also were driven through the excavated soil to a depth of 140 feet at a cost of $60,000 to make sure her house was properly stabilized. Ackland said a more equitable subsidy would be for the municipality and province to each pay one-third as they apparently did in the past which would equalize the cost of repairs and lessen the nancial burden on homeowners.

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Thomas Wa er (right), from Twins Taekwondo, a school in Vaudreuil-surle-Lac, had the privilege of par cipa ng in the World Taekwondo President’s Cup held in Las Vegas on Saturday, October 7. This interna onal tournament brings together athletes from all over the world.

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THINGS TO SEE AND DO

Hudson

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

BAIE D’URFÉ The Gathering of Ar$sans Baie-d’Urfé Curling Club Cra5 Show - 63 Churchill Road and The Red Barn, 20609 Lakeshore Road. Saturday, October 21 and Sunday, October 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring 35 juried cra ers, decora ve pain ng, sewing, jewellery, woodworking, wire art, croche ng, greeting cards, dream catchers, chocola er, soaps and much more. Parking at 63 Churchill Road. Light lunch available in the Curling Club House. Local charity Blue Ribbon Therapy Dogs to bene t. HUDSON Greenwood’s StoryFest 2017 presents a ‘Travel: Memoir Writers’ Workshop’ with Laurie Gough on Saturday, October 21, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Greenwood Centre for Living History, 254 Main Road. Price is $60. Purchase online at greenwoodstoryfest.com. On October 28, ‘A Horse Tale’ (AHT) equine rescue will be holding its rst annual ‘Hooves in Hudson’ fundraiser in collabora on with the historic Château-du-Lac in order to raise funds for the herd. The event will feature live local music, ra e prizes and a silent auc on. Join us at 7 p.m. at 460 Main Road. For ckets, call Joanne at (450) 4584801. $30 per cket. For ra e ckets, $5 each or three for $10, contact Elaine elainemclean99@gmail.com. More info at h p://ahtrescue.org/en/event/ hooves-in-hudson/

Montreal Lakeshore University Women’s Club hosts their annual Scholarship Fundraiser, ‘Bravo Broadway with The Lyric Theatre Singers,’ Wednesday, October 25, at 7:30 p.m. Lakeside Academy Auditorium, 5050 Sherbrooke St. Tickets $42. Visit www.mluwc.com or call (514) 637-9598 or (514) 683-1439. PINCOURT CASCA Vaudreuil-Dorion will be holding two cat adop$on days Saturday, October 21, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., at Faubourg de l’Île Shopping Centre, 101 Cardinal-Léger Blvd and, Finnegan’s Market, 775 Main Road, Hudson, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. (please note: weather permi ng). For informa on regarding our adop on days, contact cascavaudreuil@outlook.com or visit www. cascaorg.ca. Please note that adop on fees are requested to help us with our vet bills and other costs associated with the wellbeing of the cats under our care. POINTE CLAIRE A Fair Trade Rug Event takes place October 13 to 29 featuring a seminar on Friday, October 20, 7 p.m. tled From Loom to Living Room - The History and Stories Behind Bunyaad Fair Trade Rugs. Yousaf Chaman, the director of Bunyaad will be the speaker. Please RSVP at (514) 428-0450. Join us at 290 Bord du Lac, Suite 108. For more info, consult tenthousandvillages.ca/rugs

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REMINDER PUBLIC NOTICE

AUX PROPRIÉTAIRES UNIQUES ET AUX COPROPRIÉTAIRES INDIVIS D’UN IMMEUBLE

TO SOLE OWNERS AND UNDIVIDED CO-OWNERS OF AN IMMOVABLE

SCRUTIN DU 5 NOVEMBRE 2017

POLL OF NOVEMBER 5th, 2017

Est, par la présente, donné aux électeurs de la Ville d’Hudson par Mélissa Legault, présidente d’élection, que :

Is hereby given to the electors of the Town of Hudson by Mélissa Legault, Returning Officer, that:

les propriétaires uniques d’un immeuble qui ne sont pas domiciliés sur le territoire de la municipalité, qu’ils peuvent être inscrits sur la liste électorale pour l’élection générale s’ils respectent les conditions suivantes :

the sole owners of an immovable who are not domiciled in the territory of the municipality that they can be entered on the list of electors for the general election if they meet the following conditions:

1. avoir 18 ans le 5 novembre 2017.

1. be 18 years of age on November 5th, 2017.

2. être une personne physique, de citoyenneté canadienne, ne pas être en curatelle le 1er septembre 2017 et à cette date, ne pas avoir été déclaré coupable, au cours des cinq dernières années, d’une infraction constituant une manœuvre électorale frauduleuse.

2. be a natural person, a Canadian citizen, not be under curatorship on September 1st, 2017 and, on that date, not have been convicted, over the last five years, of an offence that is a corrupt electoral practice.

3. être propriétaire unique d’un immeuble situé sur le territoire de la municipalité depuis au moins 12 mois le 1er septembre 2017. 4. avoir transmis, à l’adresse indiquée ci-dessous, une demande d’inscription à la municipalité (voir le modèle SMR-9.2).

les copropriétaires indivis d’un immeuble qui ne sont pas domiciliés sur le territoire de la municipalité et qui n’ont pas déjà le droit d’être inscrits sur la liste électorale comme propriétaire unique d’un immeuble ou comme occupant unique d’un établissement d’entreprise, qu’ils peuvent être inscrits sur la liste électorale pour l’élection générale s’ils respectent les conditions suivantes :

FURTHER AFIELD

Greenwood’s StoryFest presents the lm Testament of Youth on Monday, October 23 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. at Hudson Village Theatre, 28 Wharf Road; and Douglas Gibson on Tuesday, October 24 at 7:30 p.m., also at Hudson Village Theatre. Tickets: $10 for lm; $15 for Douglas Gibson event. Available at Bou que Pure Art, 422 Main Road and online at: greenwoodstoryfest.com. The annual Halloween party at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre, 394 Main Road, is on Saturday, October 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. A great ou ng for kids 2 to 10 years old. This year’s theme is ‘Creepy Crawlies.’ Rep zoo will be on hand with spiders and snakes, there will be slime-making, worm-touching, and maybe even some cricket-ea ng for the adventurous! Cra s, free airbrush tattoos, bug bingo, and of course, candy! Free for Hudson residents with proof of residence, $4 per child for non-residents, cash only please. Doors open at 1 p.m. LACHINE

2017 Annual Open House. The Bri$sh Model Railway Club of Montreal will be hos ng the club’s annual Open House October 21 and 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Entry is free for all and light refreshments will be available. So bring the kids and come enjoy the trains. All are welcome. Tickets will be available for a draw held at the Open House to win an Express Train set. The clubhouse is located at 132 Ronald Drive, Montreal West, H4X 1M8.

4. have sent, to the address indicated below, an application for entry to the municipality (see model SMR-9.2). AND

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2. être une personne physique, de citoyenneté canadienne, ne pas être en curatelle le 1er septembre 2017 et, à cette date, ne pas avoir été déclaré coupable, au cours des cinq dernières années, d’une infraction constituant une manœuvre électorale frauduleuse. 3. être copropriétaire indivis d’un immeuble situé sur le territoire de la municipalité depuis au moins 12 mois le 1er septembre 2017. 4. avoir été désigné au moyen d’une procuration signée par la majorité des copropriétaires qui sont des électeurs le 1er septembre 2017. 5. avoir transmis, à l’adresse indiquée ci-dessous, une procuration à la municipalité (voir le modèle SMR9.1). PRENEZ NOTE que les demandes d’inscription et les procurations devront être transmises au plus tard le dernier jour fixé par la présidente d’élection pour présenter une demande de modification devant la commission de révision. Elles prennent effet lors de leur réception et demeurent valides tant qu’elles ne sont pas retirées ou remplacées. Pour toute information supplémentaire, communiquer avec la présidente d’élection : Mélissa Legault 481 Main, Hudson, Québec, J0P 1H0 450-458-5347. Donné à Hudson Ce 13 octobre 2017

the undivided co-owners of an immovable who are not domiciled in the territory of the municipality and who are not already entitled to be entered on the list of electors as the sole owner of an immovable or the sole occupant of a business establishment that they can be entered on the list of electors for the general election if they meet the following conditions: 1. be 18 years of age on November 5th, 2017.

1. avoir 18 ans le 5 novembre 2017.

Gi s from Gannaiden: garden of possibili es – Colour our Gardens Yellow. Free package of da odil bulbs. Handout in Hudson and Vaudreuil-Dorion on October 29. To enter to win a package, email elainesteinberg@gannaiden.org. Supply limited. First come, rst served.

3. be the sole owner of an immovable situated in the territory of the municipality for at least 12 months on September 1st, 2017.

2. be a natural person, a Canadian citizen, not be under curatorship on September 1st, 2017 and, on that date, not have been convicted, over the last five years, of an offence that is a corrupt electoral practice. 3. be the undivided co-owner of an immovable situated in the territory of the municipality at least 12 months on September 1st, 2017. 4. have designated by means of a power of attorney signed by the majority of the co-owners who are electors on September 1st, 2017. 5. have sent, to the address indicated below, a power of attorney to the municipality (see model SMR-9.1). TAKE NOTE that the application for entry and the power of attorney will have to be sent no later than the last day set by the returning officer to submit an application for correction to the board of revisors. They take effect upon their receipt and remain valid until such time as they have been withdrawn or replaced. For additional information, contact the returning officer: Mélissa Legault 481 Main, Hudson, Quebec, JOP 1H0 450-458-5347.

Given at Hudson On October 13th, 2017 Mélissa Legault Présidente d’élection / Returning Officer Thursday, October 19, 2017

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Small Business week Why small businesses beat big-box stores Stephanie O’Hanley

You could say small is powerful. When it comes down to a choice between shopping at a small business versus a big-box chain, the small business wins every me. In no par cular order, here are 10 very good reasons

to shop local: Be'er service. Chances are you may even be dealing with the shop’s owner, someone very interested in learning your needs and a ending to them. Top-notch advice. A small business will not only show you what you need

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for a DIY project, they’ll o er advice on how to make it happen. Quality. What you nd may be higher end and perhaps more expensive than what’s available at a big-box compe tor, but quality items last longer, saving you money in the long run. Community involvement. Small businesses o en lend a hand by suppor ng a local charity or sponsoring a community’s sports team. A meaningful connec$on — for instance, an online presence. It’s not unusual for small businesses to have Facebook accounts, blogs or email newsle ers where they o er ps or let you know about special o ers or store events. Extra services. Need a shoe in a par cular size or searching for something that’s hard to nd? A small business will go out of their way to order it for you. One-of-a-kind gi5s. If you’re looking for a unique or handcra ed gi , small businesses o er a dis nct advantage over corporate chains since o en a small business will sell items

that are truly special and di cult to nd anywhere else. Easy and convenient shopping. Usually a small business’s retail space is quite literally small so it’s easy to do your shopping quickly because you can see what’s on o er at a glance and get in and out of the store quickly instead of wandering through a huge maze. Originality. What makes many independent businesses stand out is they don’t look anything like big-box retail chain stores. They feel authen c and give you the feeling they’re run by people who care. When you shop at a small store, there’s a chance to build a rela onship. You’re inves$ng in your community. By buying local, your money contributes directly to the community and helps create good jobs. According to * > ; ? > “as of 2015, small businesses employed over 8.2 million individuals in Canada, or 70.5 percent of the total private labour force.�

Small Business week

Think before you throw out that old hard drive (NC) Most of us understand that throwing out an old computer is just not safe, so we’ve learned to pull the hard drives and now have a small stockpile somewhere collec ng dust. But the real issue is what we are doing with them a erwards. Most Canadians feel that wiping or disposing of electronic informa on on their own seems like the easy and secure thing to do, and even 59 per cent of small businesses do it, according to recent Shred-it research. But this solu on s ll leaves you exposed to several risks, including fraud and iden ty

the . Here are some popular DIY methods that don’t work: * ™ ™ % This method can still miss key places where information is stored. While some software does reformat hard drives, often not all information is deleted. Alarmingly, a recent study found that out of 200 used (reformatted/deleted) hard drives bought from eBay, they were able to recover information from 67 per cent of them. This approach can be hit-or-miss. Without

a proper way to verify the right parts have been destroyed, you risk throwing out a hard drive with all your data still on it, and potentially hurt yourself in the process. !4 Having old hard drives in one location increases your risk of a data breach, as anyone with access could simply walk away with them.

The only way to truly ensure that your informa on is safe is to have the hard drive destroyed securely with a trusted third-party like Shred-it that either crushes or shears it into smaller pieces. When selec ng a provider, look for one that has a secure chain of custody to give you peace of mind knowing that your informa on is secure.

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CLASSIFIEDS SECTIONS 100- For Sale 125- For Rent 150- Services

175- Wanted 200- Careers/Employment 225- Financial Services

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

PIANO TUNING ACCORDEUR Fine tuning $88. Regulation, voicing, repairs, all makes. Grands and Uprights. Since 1971. Greater Montreal areas, North/South Shore, West Island, Vaudreuil, St-Lazare, Laurentian’s etc... Thank you. 514-206-0449 (180329)

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

Housekeeper / Gardener in Saint Lazare. References available. Call Sharon at 450-4246593 (171102)

*NEW PRICE* - UNLOCKED iPhone 6S Plus, Rose Gold, 16GB for sale. $450. Price is negotiable. Please contact Lauren at 514-806-9486. Tires mounted on Jetta rims 195/65/15. One new four season tire; three good snow tires. $160. Cell: 514-968-6680 (171026)

125 - FOR RENT New 4½ condo for rent, Hudson, hardwood floors, granite counters, dishwasher, indoor parking, available immediately, $1300/month. 4½ nouveau condo à louer, Hudson, planchers bois franc, comptoirs de granite, stationnement intÊrieur, libre immÊdiatement, 1300$/mois, 514-9848081, 819-425-4483, nancy@vertdeveloppement.com (171026) Semi-basement 2 bedroom apartment in the heart of Hudson. $750/month. No pets. All appliances included. Available immediately. Please call 450-458-0406 or 514-6979396 (171019) OUTDOOR STORAGE, secure, Hawkesbury area. 514-247-0476 or 613-675-1118 (171019)

Beautiful 4½ apartment on the upper floor of a triplex in Hudson. High ceilings, new floors. Includes washer, dryer, stainless steel microwave, stove, fridge, dishwasher. Balcony and 2 air conditioning units. $1150/month. Please call 514-9748890 (171019) A large 4½ apartment in St-Lazare. Available November 1. $875/month including utilities. 514-927-3417. Ask for Jamie. (171026) OFFICE SPACE for rent on 2nd floor of Place Cameron in Hudson. Clean, modern and bright. 800sq. ft. Please call 514-6084958 or email placecameron.hudson@ gmail.com to arrange a visit. (171026) 3 bedroom bungalow in St. Lazare, private backyard, appliances included, non-smoking, close to schools, quick access to Highway 40, $1300/month. Available November 1. 450-451-6137 or 514-928-7185 (171019)

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 Lawn Maintenance business: Hedge trimming, lawn cutting contracts, landscaping, sodding, fall clean-up, trim bushes/trees, also top soil and seed lawns. Good rates. Call 514-884-5959 (171019) Paul’s Painting, including renovations, big and small. Tiling, flooring, custommade decks, cement repair. Call 514-9005839 (171109) Central Vacuum and Canister Vacuum Cleaners. Sales and repair of all brands. SEBO Vacuum Cleaner $398 and up. (Electrolux, Filter Queen, Kenmore and Central Vac). New Central Vac with bag, hose, accessories $675. Other brands available from $329 and up. Repair and service of all central vacuum systems. Parts and bags (all makes). Biodegradable cleaning supplies. Toilet paper $31.95/48 rolls. AspirateursHudson.com 67 McNaughten, Hudson, Quebec 450-458-7488 Lawn Care services. Offering services for leaf removal and garden closures. Big or small. Free estimates. 514-236-5377 (171026)

ÂżMoving? All jobs. Reliable, reasonable, fully equipped. Local and Ontario, Maritimes, USA. 35 yrs experience. Call Bill or Ryan 514-457-2063.

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Registered Gun Smith. We buy new and used guns, restricted and non-restricted. 514-453-5018

Mother’s Helper / Nurse’s Aid. Can work 4 – 5 hours per day, Monday – Friday, doing light housekeeping, meal preparation, helping with children and helping with homework. In the Hudson/St-Lazare area. References available. Call 438-405-6391 (please leave a message) (171019)

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

Masonry Services, Stonework on stairs, walkways & walls. Foundation repair & parging. Call Pat 450-458-7925 (171026)

Ivan’s Garbage Removal will remove renovation debris and junk from houses, sheds, garages, basements. Also old fences, decks and balconies. Available 7 days per week. Call: 514-804-8853

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Piano Lanco - Experienced local piano technicians offering quality tunings and skillful repairs. Improve the sound and touch of your piano with hammer voicing and action regulation. info@pianolanco. com 514-770-7438 Jacques Harvey Piano School. Experienced, qualified teacher offers piano lessons to beginners or advanced students. Children and adults are welcome. Call 450-455-1544. SINGING LESSONS. Private or SemiPrivate. In my home (St-Lazare). Sing the songs you love! Call Morgan. 514-6071308 References available.

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Hudson / St-Lazare Junk Removal. We want your junk! Don’t bring appliances, BBQ’s, batteries, electronics, to the eco center. We’ll pick them up for free. We clear houses, garages, barns, businesses, etc. Bilingue. Please call Chris 450-458-7518 (171214) Renovate and restore your decks, screened-in porches, gazebos, sheds & pergolas before the big freeze! Siding, framing, gyproc, floors, stairs and basements. Free estimates and plans. RBQ 5688-2244-01. Jonathan 514-402-9223 Piano Lessons by well-liked, experienced female teacher. McGill graduate. Classical, traditional and fun music. All ages and adults. Call Bennedikte 514-912-0145 (171019)

Nurse’s Aid / Caregiver available in Hudson/St. Lazare area. Meal preparation, light housekeeping, personal hygiene care, companion/driver for shopping, church, medical appointments. Will work all shifts including weekends. Excellent references. 450-202-1205 (171019) “MAN WITH A VAN� MOVING. Whole house. Small moves, too! Quebec/Local/ Ontario. Experienced/Equipped. Please leave a message 514-605-3868 MIKE THE MOVING MAN. Handyman/Contractor, reliable, 20 years experience. Plumbing, electrical, carpentry, cement work/repairs, decks. Structural experience. No job too big. Discounts for future contracts. Derek 514898-4392 (171102) FRENCH TUTOR, experienced retired teacher available for high school, CEGEP, and adult students. Hudson and St-Lazare only. For info please call 450-458-7458 (171102) All your indoor and outdoor painting needs including power washing and gutter cleaning. Specializing in pre-sale touch-ups. Seniors discounts available. Stefan 514-9721435 or Mike 514-453-4541 (171026) Hedge and shrub trimming and planting, tree pruning and removal, stump grinding, gardening, yard clean-up. Grass cutting and sod. All exterior maintenance and general landscaping. Sean 514-9919674 PRET A TOUT. Do you need money? Till your payday or your government cheque? Maximum $500. Call 514-5086969 or 450-802-7365 (cell) or e-mail christospapas1951@hotmail.com (191102) The Ensemble Big Swing Band is an Orchestra of 17 Musicians plus a Singer. We perform for various occasions: Fundraiser, Ballrooms, Corporate Parties, Weddings, Christmas Parties, Concerts. We are professional and affordable. Please contact Sam for your special occasion: 450-371-9710. (171102)

175 - WANTED A Military Collector looking for medals, flags, swords, uniforms, documents, helmets, hats, all related war memorabilia WWI, WWII, Canadian/German or others. Antiques, collectibles, aviation, nautical, coins, badges, maps, signs. Please contact Patrick 450-458-4319, patrick148@ca.inter. net, 2760A CĂ´te St-Charles, St-Lazare, Reni Decors (171116) $ Buy car for scrap. Running or not, 24/7. www.scrapvehicule.com Call 514-951-4203 Looking for indoor storage for medium size car. Heated or unheated. 450-4556735 (171026)

200 – CAREERS/EMPLOYMENT Established fashion retailer is looking for P/T and F/T sales people. If you have experience in sales, customer service, a sense of fashion, as well as being energetic and a team player, please send your resume to: cldamour@videotron.ca (171019) Import/Export company in Île Perrot now hiring part-time position for General Office Work. Candidate must be bilingual, computer literate and have proficiency in Excel, Word and Microsoft Outlook. Please send your CV to hr5491880@gmail.com by October 26, 2017. (171019) Cook required for busy bistro and healthfood store in heart of Hudson serving up hardy meals and baked goods for our health-minded clientele. Weekday morning cook needed. This bilingual candidate is hard-working and a team player. Send resume to heidi@ quedebonneschoses.ca (171019) Highly Experienced Bookkeeper - To start immediately. Must be proficient in Simply accounting (Sage 50) and in all aspects of accounting and completely autonomous. Approximately 25 hours/ week. For distribution company in Ville StLaurent. Please e-mail C.V. to Irotexjobs@ gmail.com (171026) Cook with experience in childcare environment. Plan and prepare snacks and lunches according to Canada’s Food Guide and Health Policies. Manage all kitchen health and safety tasks, be certified from MAPAQ, completed First Aid, and positive police verification report. treehouse@ qc.aira.com (171019) RECHERCHE / NOW HIRING - Distribution company in Ville St-Laurent is looking for an experienced and take charge Customer Service / Office Admin person. Full-time. Please e-mail C.V. to Irotexjobs@gmail. com (171026)

275-GARAGE / MOVING SALE ESTATE SALE. Indoor. True vintage. Everything must go on Saturday, October 21 and Sunday, October 22, 8:00am. American antiques, collectibles, housewares, vintage toys, furniture, piano, books, sewing items, and more. 64 CĂ´te St. Charles, Hudson, J0P 1J0. Info: 64cotestcharles@ gmail.com (171019)

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Jeep Compass 2007, 4 x 4 automatic, 154,000km, A/C, heated seats, 4 summer and 4 winter tires on rims, new 4 disc brakes, good condition, $2000. 450-458-5514

Chevrolet Malibu LT Sedan 2009, Automatic, 69,000 kms. Top condition and fully loaded with: Air conditioning, cruise control, remote key-less entry, sunroof, power seats and windows. $7,500. Call 514-827-6915. View on www.kijiji.ca Ad ID 1284563738.

Chevrolet Malibu LS sedan 2013 top condition, 77,175 kms, OnStar feature, 2 sets of tires on rims with steel mags. $10,950. 450458-0527

BMW 550I 2007 Mint shape, New tires/ brakes all around, fresh maintenance. Second owner sale, 173,000kms. $9950. Fully equipped. View on Kijiji. Call 514-742-2779

Ford Mustang 2001, convertible, metallic blue, automatic, leather interior, never winter driven, excellent condition, 68,000km, $7500 negotiable. 514-513-6766.

Sante Fe 2003, 2.4 litres, manual, light blue, 287,500km, good condition, reliable, new rear brakes and discs/drums, new waterpump; timing belt good for another 65,000km. $1600. 450-458-7488

2009 VW Rabbit, 2.5 litre, gas, 5-speed manual transmission, black, heated seats and mirrors, AC, power windows, locks, mirrors, sun- 1996 Honda Civic Si with multiple modifiroof and fog lights. 130,000 km. $9,600 Call cations: JDA B16A SIR II, cams, Exedy clutch, 514-886-1008 JDM ITR S80 LSD trans. w/short shift, urethane engine mounts, Sparco quick release 2006 Mercedes CLS 500,Silver, never winter steering wheel, Sparco seats w/Willans 4 pt. driven. 86,000 kms, very clean, $18,000 – ne- harness, Neuspeed sport springs w/Koni front gotiable. Call Ray: 514-668-9718. shocks, frt/rear strut bars, stainless brake lines and much more. $6500 or best offer. Volkswagen Beetle Sedan, 1971, man514-979-1603 ual, made in Germany, 1600cc, very good 2009 White Saturn Outlook, 8 passenger, condition, 95,000 miles, $7500 negotiable. 120,000kms, good condition, $9500. 438-878514-475-1179 8587 2002 Subaru Outback Limited. Dual Sun Rare 2010 Infiniti G37S Sports Coupe Roofs. 2.5 litre engine. Leather heated seats. 2-door, Grey, RWD, Fully Loaded, NavigaMinor rust. Recent new battery and alternation, Sun roof, Leather Heated seats, Uptor. Well maintained. Summer tires on mags. graded BOSE sound system, New Michelin Winter tires on rims. 320,000+km. $1,500 OBO. Pilot Sport Performance Tires, Winter mags 514-229-9868 with Toyo Winter Tires. Must see! 90,000km Mercedes CLK 320 - 1999 - Convertible, Sil450-732-5867 Marc ver. 208,000 KM. $6,900. Call 514-216-9217.

In Memoriam

Joan Aird Jacobsen March 14, 1924 – October 8, 2017

On October 8th, Joan Aird Jacobsen died peacefully in her home, surrounded by family, caregivers, Nova nurses and her two pussycats. She was the beloved wife of the late George Jacobsen; much-loved sister of Paul Aird (Linda Pim) and the late David Aird (Barbara); cherished aunt of Lyn Barsevskis (the late Paul), Diana Aird; Betsy Aird (Peter Lang); Susie Aird (Clifford Dalphy), Mary Aird (Chris Koberstein); and great-aunt of Mark Barsevskis, Peter Barsevskis; Sarah Fox, Tyler Aird, Alicia Aird, and Katherine Koberstein. Joan graduated from Westmount High and then served in the Women’s Division of the Royal Canadian Air Force as a Morse code transmitter. She was stationed in Newfoundland and Labrador. After World War II, she worked at Eaton’s as a Buyer and then Director of Eaton’s Fashion Bureau. Joan’s fashion shows were highly rated and her coup was bringing the British model Twiggy to Montreal. Work necessitated a lot of travel and Joan became a world-wide traveler, keeping in touch with family and making friends everywhere.

NOTICE OF CLOSURE OF INVENTORY (newspaper notice:C.C.Q., art.795) Notice is hereby given that William G. McCRUDDEN (the “Deceasedâ€?), domiciled at 5 rue D’Amour, Rigaud (Quebec) JOP IPO in his lifetime, died in Rigaud on June 28th, 2017. An inventory of the Deceased’s property has been made in accordance with the law and can be consulted by interested parties at the oďŹƒce of Mtre Julie SauvĂŠ, notary, situated at 17 CitĂŠ-des-Jeunes E., oďŹƒce 230, Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec, J7V ON3. Given on this 19th day of September 2017.

Many interests, sports and hobbies filled Joan’s days. She was on the Board of Directors of the Lake of Two Mountains Hunt Club and the Fulford Residence. She was a committed volunteer with Meals on Wheels, Hudson Country Homes Tour and the World Wildlife Fund. Joan was an avid sportswoman. She rode with the Lake of Two Mountains Hunt, cross country and downhill skied, skated, sailed and swam. Joan loved meeting with her bridge groups and was a member of various arts groups, especially those involving theatre, music and visual arts. A special thanks to Dr. Poole, the dedicated caregivers, the NOVA Hudson Nurses and the Hudson First Responders whose compassion and care were so comforting during Joan’s final months at her home. A church service was held at 2:00 p.m. at St. James’ Church, Hudson, QC on Monday, October 16. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that donations be made to NOVA Hudson, 465 Main Road, Hudson, QC J0P 1H0 or the charity of your choice.

Goeffrey G. McCRUDDEN,Iiquidator

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