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String theory Hudson residents (left to right) Ember, Ashley-Maria, and Colton Reed performed recently in Valleyfield in a concert featuring three laureates of the music competition, Classival – concours de musique classique. See James Parry’s column on page 10 for more on the trio.

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Marc-André Esculier wins St. Lazare council seat John Jantak Your Local Journal

Marc-André Esculier is the new St. Lazare District 4 councillor after winning a by-election on Sunday, September 25, easily defeating the five other candidates who were vying for the same spot. Esculier received 233 votes from the 610 ballots that were counted. Former Councillor Michel Lambert came in second with 137 votes, followed by Hugo Castonguay with 89 votes; Martin Couture, 73 votes; Paul Lavigne, 46 votes; and Alvaro Martinez, 42 votes. Esculier said he was very pleased with his victory that fills the spot vacated by former councillor Denis Briard who abruptly resigned from his position almost two months ago for undisclosed reasons. “Obviously, I feel great,” Esculier told Your Local Journal. “I worked really hard and went door-to-door more than any other candidate for the past three-and-a-half weeks non-stop. I spoke to at least 200 to 300 people and spent an average of 15 minutes listening to their concerns. I really wanted to get the pulse of the people and the conditions they’re living in.” A regular attendee of the town’s monthly council meetings, Esculier has taken Mayor Robert Grimaudo and the current municipal administration to task for what he feels is unnecessary extravagant spending especially when it comes to the up to $10 million price tag for the new town hall and the town’s past two Festival au Galop equestrian events. While he has publicly stated he’s not opposed to a new town hall or festival, Esculier is especially critical of the cost of the town hall that he feels could have been built for much less if the scope of the project was scaled back, which would have reduced the overall tax burden that residents will have to bear in the future. Esculier also feels the town hall project could have been put on hold for a few years to deal with more pressing concerns. Rather than neglecting the needs of the residents who live in District 4, he said that if the town administration was more financially pru-

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Marc-André Esculier, who won the St. Lazare District 4 council seat in last Sunday’s by-election, will be officially sworn in as councillor on Friday, September 30.

dent, they could have used a portion of the town hall project funds to deal with the ongoing foundation and water infiltration problems that some homeowners have in the area. “My saddest discovery was that these are all people who love St. Lazare and chose to live here,” said Esculier. “Many people are living somewhat of a nightmare with serious drainage and sewer backup problems. Some people have up to three sump pumps running simultaneously 24 hours a day. They all feel their problems have been ignored by the town. “They want change and somebody who will be able to represent them,” Esculier added. “I didn’t promise any miracles to anybody. I told them I’ll be a lone voice just as the previous councillor was. What I represent is an alternative voice who will debate ideas. I’m

not going to fight; I’m going to propose different ideas to show there are alternatives.” Esculier also foresees significant problems ahead in regards to the town’s urban development plan. With four separate residential projects that are slated to create about 1000 new homes in the area around Boulevard de la Cité-des-Jeunes and Chemin SteAngelique within the next five years, Esculier said the town’s current road infrastructure will not be able to handle the projected 2000 or more additional vehicles. “These are major projects that

will affect the entire population of St. Lazare,” said Esculier. “The 1000 new homes also will be hooked up to the town’s aquifer which is already low. There will also be more sewers which will funnel into the sewer lagoons that are behind the new school which many people don’t know about in the H-300 residential project on Ste-Angelique.” When asked for a comment regarding Esculier’s by-election victory, Mayor Grimaudo replied, “Democracy has spoken. Whether I agree or disagree with his campaigning style, it’s irrelevant. We will work with Mr. Esculier as we do with all elected officials.”

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Grey wave Like many communities, the City of Beaconsfield is grappling with a way to accommodate an aging population that wishes to remain in the neighbourhood but can no longer keep up with the three-bedroom (or larger) home that sits on a wide swath of property requiring regular maintenance. And while many residents agree that multi-unit dwellings are necessary to meet the needs of the community, not to mention additional tax revenue, everyone seems to want any such project done to their own personal standards. According to 2011 statistics, 15 per cent of the City’s population was over 65 and 50 per cent of the residents are empty nesters. The majority of the homes in the community were built for families. Unless a consensus can be reached and the ground breaks soon, the fabric of the community stands to be abruptly altered. Everyone’s house, townhouse, or condo means that someone else’s view of trees and shrubs was forfeited and with a development that aims to incorporate green space into its structure, it would seem like a win-win initiative. While change may not be welcome, it’s inevitable and if there’s one thing that doesn’t change, it’s that we’re all getting older.

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Vaudreuil-Dorion resident Christine Garner captured this rainbow in late August at the Hudson Yacht Club after a brief rain shower. A rare event for rainbows, you can actually see it seemingly touch the water across the river. Do you have a photo taken in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges or West Island region you’d like to submit as a Photo of the Week? Send it to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca.

Dear Editor: editor@yourlocaljournal.ca Dear Editor, How is it possible that, in these times of world intolerance, a neighbour would complain to the city about a fundraiser for animal rescue and women’s shelters? My friend’s outreach for donations and articles was so successful that her double garage in St. Lazare was filled to capacity. Did that uncaring neighbour and the city think she could display everything the morning of the garage sale and that it could all be put away at the end of it? Prior to the weekend, it took her weeks to price, sort, display all these items and coordinate generous volunteers sacrificing their weekend in order to help her. My friend is an unconditional, dedicated animal lover and this garage sale was not for her benefit. Such generosity should be commended, not reprimanded. Kudos to her. Such intolerance is despicable and unacceptable. Dear neighbour, here are some more important issues to complain about to the city: speedy and noisy cars/drivers, barking and lawn-pooping dogs, unkempt properties, the lack of leaf and branch pick-up, expensive city hall. Add to these suggestions, the lack of neighbourly compassion towards heartfelt initiatives for those in need. Diane Laliberté Saint-Lazare Dear Editor, Every morning I go for an early morning walk with my two dogs. I live in a neighborhood with mini pine forest parks that so few developments are lucky to have. When Ivor MacCloud planned this area, he envisioned all the homeowners would enjoy these mini forests that grace their front or side views. Unfortunately, over a small period of time I noticed that property owners take it upon themselves to use these parks as convenient disposals. So far over the summer I have viewed gravel piles, sand piles (no doubt from a sand box), a garden hose, cinder blocks, and a wooden post from a sign. Homeowners throw their large twigs, branches, and garden heaps right by the side of the street and forest area. I do not feel that Mr. MacCloud gave us these very special forests to use in this matter as a dumping site. We are so very privileged to have these pockets of huge pine trees and I find it so sad to see how property owners are treating these special areas.

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Please keep the front of your park clean. If you see a tossed Tim Hortons coffee cup, juice box, beer bottle, etc. pick it up. Keep the park clean and please stop dumping, this is public property not yours. There is a branch pick up in St. Lazare in October, take 10 minutes and pile the branches that you threw at the forest’s edge and make a tidy pile on your own property. Please keep this wonderful neighborhood beautiful and the park areas natural and untouched. Geordie William Vincent St. Lazare Dear Editor, On Wednesday, September 21, I witnessed democracy in action by the presentation of the Quebec English School Boards Association (QESBA) at the National Assembly concerning school board reform Bill 105. Part of the democratic process involved the opposition parties questioning the QESBA’s position. In contrast, on September 26, I was again deprived of my democratic right to participate at the Public Question Periods of the Lester B. Pearson School Board Council meeting. Ironically, earlier in the day, with another act of democracy, the Quebec government put online all the briefs (mémoires) it received regarding Bill 105. My paper included comments on school board intimidation, ethical and financial matters, which makes evident the need for the government to pass this law soon. Flanked by representatives from the Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN) and the Quebec Federation of Home and School Associations (QFHSA), the QESBA, basically, rejected the bill, claiming certain sections of the Bill infringed on “minority community rights, to manage and control its educational institutions, as guaranteed in the Canadian constitution.” That is not the real reason. The real reason can be found in the “Explanatory Notes” before the actual bill. Recall the key word of scrapped school board reform Bill 86 was “Parents” in all decision-making, whereas the key word in Bill 105 is “Principals” in decision-making regarding the allocation of school-board resources. Continued on page 6

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A scale model overview of the new Senneville in the Park housing development.

Senneville council responds to issues raised about new housing development John Jantak Your Local Journal

Issues related to some aspects of a new residential project called Senneville in the Park, particularly about traffic during the construction phase and the lack of a small apartment block, were raised by residents during the Monday evening council meeting, September 26. The scope of development, which was presented during a public information meeting two weeks ago, is touted as the first major residential project in the village in the past 50 years and will see a total of 83 single family homes built within the next five to seven years. Each of the approximately 11,000 square foot lots are valued at $300,000 and with the price of the new homes that will be built, the cost of each house will range from $900,000 to just over $1.2 million. Resident Doreen Croll said that while she supports the project overall, she’s concerned that no apartment units are part of the development. Croll said that many seniors in the village are looking for alternative smaller accommodations as they consider

downsizing from their large homes but there are not enough apartments. A small apartment would enable people to remain in the village instead of having to move elsewhere and it would also free up existing housing stock, Croll told council. She said that many people have had to leave Senneville because there are no other suitable housing options. District 3 councillor Brian McManus replied that a small apartment block had been considered during discussions with the developer, Farzad Shodjai, but was deemed financially unfeasible due to current market conditions. “I can assure you this was discussed with the developer,” said McManus. “We had to look at what the market was out there given the development costs that are going to be incurred on this, and his market study showed that it would not be feasible in this development. “There were a lot of discussions over the past couple of years over arriving at a compromise,” McManus added. “We do understand because numerous people brought this up. Continued on page 20

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Out of pocket Within a two-day period recently, I was out of pocket close to $15 after giving a donation at the Costco checkout for a breakfast program, another for the group of students bagging my purchases at a grocery store for a European trip, and a hand-out to the firefighters stopped at an intersection in Ste. Anne’s. I have no idea what they were collecting for but hey, firefighters. This comes on the heels of my last excursion to downtown Montreal where I make it a policy to give food rather than money to the panhandlers at the traffic lights. That only cost me some ginger cookies and a Fibre 1 bar but elicited a genuine thank-you from the recipient. By the time the young girl with the plastic bucket approached my car last Saturday at a red light in Île-Perrot, seeking a contribution for some sporting event, I locked the doors and avoided making eye-contact. Not because I didn’t want to help but had depleted my supply of coins and was pretty sure she wouldn’t take Interac. I’ve always been a sucker for people who obviously need money badly enough that they would approach a perfect stranger to ask for it. I regularly give coins to street or metro musicians – the worse they are, the more I give. I tip wait staff in restaurants, delivery people, and even at take-out counters. But at a certain point, developing a thicker skin immune to imploring eyes means I’ve become more adept at saying no. When my oldest first started kindergarten, he came home one day with a shiny, colour brochure containing information on an upcoming skip-a-thon to raise money for some fundraising cause. And while the campaign aimed to direct the funds to medical research, its methods were questionable. Taking part meant raising a minimum amount of money (face it, from mom and dad) to skip with your friends. Not taking part meant sitting out the event in the library. Any kind of emotional blackmail using kids as pawns doesn’t sit well with me and, as I recall, I reported him sick that day and took him to the Ecomuseum and then out for lunch. Had the organization just funneled the money it spent on glossy colour advertising directly into the research fund, it would’ve likely come out kif-kif and not ticked off at least one outraged mom. My alma mater calls regularly soliciting donations and I’ve become adroit at reminding them they need to sort out their own financial issues with six-figure severance packages for upper-level university executives before they hit up former graduates. The traditional giving season will soon be upon us and while I advocate keeping a skeptical eye open on every empty hand that presents itself, I bear in mind there is a silent but hungry group that can include our neighbours, acquaintances, or friends without us being aware of their respective situation. If you, like me, are essentially spineless in the presence of supplicating eyes and have the means to give to every organization, then go ahead. If also, like me, you’ve learned to pick and choose, then support an initiative that takes care of people at the most basic level. Food, shelter, and compassion will always trump a European vacation.

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Arrest made in child pornography case The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) major crimes unit, in collaboration with the sexual exploitation of children on the internet, have arrested a VaudreuilDorion man September 20 in relation to child pornography. Luciano Ruccia, 52, appeared at the Valleyfield courthouse Wednesday, September 21, to face charges of possession, distribution, and production of child pornography. The investigation showed he allegedly committed the offenses at his workplace and

his home. Following a search of both locations, police seized computer equipment for further analysis. Since 2010, the SQ has a structure allowing it to benefit from the expertise of more than 250 trained interviewers to investigate the sexual exploitation of children on the internet. The public is invited to forward any information on the sexual exploitation of youth to the following address: cyberaide.ca.

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wrong side. They should support Bill 105 because the bill protects the citizen, taxpayer, and parent from the irrelevant, self-serving QESBA. Parents care about safe, clean schools with caring teachers and principals, whose job is boosting academic achievement. They don’t worry too much about Article 23 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Finally, consider the Pearson board’s unilingual ‘Mémoire’ signed by Chairperson Suanne Stein Day, who is also vice-president of the QESBA. It states on page 3: “Nous acceptons les commentaires de tous... et toute personne résidant dans le territoire.” (We accept comments from all...). Not true. It’s approaching three years since I was permitted to participate in Lester B. Pearson school-board democracy. Chris Eustace Pierrefonds

Continued from page 4 In our high-tech communication era, this transferring of decision-making power from boards to schools, from commissioners to parents and principals, is the right prescription to modernize and democratize our ailing public school system. The government is on our side. The QCGN and the QFHSA are on the

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Vaudreuil-Soulanges Palliative Care Residence DG resigning Carmen Marie Fabio editor@yourlocaljournal.ca A mere 11 months after assuming the role of Director General at the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Palliative Care Residence on Como Gardens Street in Hudson, Julie-Anne Lambert is stepping down from the position, citing difficulties in carrying out her duties at the residence while battling unfounded criticism and innuendos from the original founding (medical) members of the residence. “It’s been going on for six years,” said

Communications Director Jasmine Sharma confirmed the residence is currently facing challenges internally. “What I can say,” she told Your Local Journal, “is the quality of care provided to patients and the care to families is still our top priority. It always has been, still is, and always will be. That’s not going to change.” Sharma said the residence is being proactive to address the situation and is working with a consultant who is analyzing the work climate and hierarchal structure at the residence and will make proposals to the board in the

The position was costing me my physical and psychological health, two head nurses have also left. Put that all together – the problem is still there. -Former Co-President Sylvie Crevier Lambert of the continued staff changes in upper management, following the departure a year ago of former DG Richard Mainville and Co-President Sylvie Crevier. “It has to stop.” In Lambert’s resignation letter obtained by Your Local Journal, she writes, “A year ago, the Director of Patient Care, the Executive Director and the President of the Foundation resigned because of the difficulties they experienced within the Residence. All of a sudden, I found myself alone to manage the whole thing in one of our busiest times: at the beginning of our fundraising season and on the cusp of the new law regarding Medical Aid in Dying. “Unfortunately, from the get-go the founding members of the Residence did not hesitate to share with me that they did not want me as the new Executive Director. So for the past year, I have been battling to maintain my integrity in the face of innuendos and unfounded criticism, I have been trying to protect employees who do not belong in ‘the right gang’ and I am struggling to ensure the Residence continues to receive the much needed funding from donors, sponsors and the community to safeguard its survival.” Former Co-President Crevier said she and former DG Mainville left their respective positions with the hopes it would be best for the residence. “Unfortunately, one year later, the problem is still there,” she said. Crevier added during her and Rainville’s 6-year tenure at the residence, no complaints were made against their performances from patients or family members and that they left a $400,000 surplus in the budget. “The position was costing me my physical and psychological health,” said Crevier. “Two head nurses have also left. Put that all together – the problem is still there.”

near future. “The Palliative Care Residence is a beautiful, wonderful place to be,” confirmed Lambert, emphasizing that management struggles have absolutely no bearing on the level of patient care. “Every member here, whether it’s a volunteer, a nurse, or a doctor, 100 per cent of us has the wellbeing of the patients and their families in our heart. We all work for the same goal.” Lambert, who comes from a background as a Senior Director at Air Canada overseeing 16,000 employees, said regardless of the size of the operation, each team member has a role to play and each person’s role must be respected. “We all have the same common goal,” she said. “We need to play together in the same sandbox.” She started at the VSPCR as a volunteer following her retirement and was involved in many aspects of the resi-

dence from the kitchen to patient care along with acting as Director of Fundraising for a year. She was appointed to the DG position by the Board of Directors in October, 2015, and was told unanimously by the board as recently as July, 2016, that the members were pleased with her performance. Her letter continues, “In addition, I am a person who has self-control and the capacity to make the hard decisions, I am a director with a strong sense of justice of what’s right or wrong, I am sympathetic and have an excellent understanding what our employees and volunteers have lived through for the past few years. I also have a collaborative style and an open door policy. Most importantly, I am a person of integrity and I have the courage to stand up to people who would like nothing better than to see me fail by disparaging me.” Lambert’s resignation letter states, “…as seen within Palliative Care on a daily basis, life is too short to be surrounded by negative people who wish you harm.” She said she will remain in her position until December of this year allowing time for a suitable replacement to be found.

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Julie-Anne Lambert who formerly held a senior director level position at Air Canada is stepping down from her position at the VSPCR.

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Dear Cardholder, Our rates are not abusive or excessive. Kind regards. Q: I pay 23.99 % interest for cash advances with my credit card. Is this still legal? A: Let’s look at the general rules and see where you fit in. When there is no agreed upon interest rate in a contract, the legal rate is 5 % according to the Federal Interest Act. It’s different for governments and entities they create such as Hydro-Québec. They have rates governed by legislation. Mr. Hyde at Hydro-Québec rakes in 14.4 % for late payments. Dr. Jekyll at Revenue Quebec finds 6 % (plus extra interest and penalties in certain cases) reasonable. Since this is all money we pay ourselves as owners of the government so to speak, it is a relatively easier situation to live with. Moving up the ladder to the higher credit card rates you can start debating their legality based on S.1437 of the Civil Code which permits courts to reduce or nullify the obligations resulting from abusive clauses that are ‘excessively and unreasonably detrimental to the consumer.‘ This is further bolstered by S. 2332 ‘having regard to the risk and to all the circumstances.’ Section 8 of the Consumer Protection Act chimes in with ‘exploitation of the consumer or where the obligation to the consumer is excessive, harsh or unconscionable.’ Case law is mostly on rates between 15 % to 35 %, the latter being generally prohibited. The rate of 15 % has been accepted by the courts in the past. In between those rates there is a twilight zone of opinions and cases that vary according to the overall circumstances. There is no black or white answer. If you pursue legal recourse do not become enthused about winning quickly. There may be land mines called ‘constitutional questions’ avoidable by successfully arguing provinces do have jurisdiction to legislate on interest rates, that it’s not exclusively a federal matter. Once this hurdle is presumably overcome, serve yourself to a generous buffet of arguments such as case law supporting high rates in 1981 when deposits were happily above 15 % and creative accounting. In this grey zone you can argue that adding fees for administration, opening a file, late penalties, etc. results in an even higher ‘interest rate.’ Some creditors (i.e. cheque cashing and quick loan companies) like to argue notably that you don’t add up the miscellaneous costs to a one figure total. They may arrange for the fees to be paid to different companies to pump more fog onto the scene. There are also debatable disclaimer clauses raising questions about Stockholm Syndrome affliction at the time of signing. Further up the ladder there is a red-light district where interest rates are criminal. Don’t fantasize just yet about company executives parading in orange jumpsuits. It takes a rate in excess of 60 % to be liable under section 347 of the Criminal Code which rate was adopted in 1980, a year when the prime rate soared above 15 %. Predictably, prosecutions are rare – loan sharks keep informal records and collection may be outside regular channels. There are many lawyers who could today build another reasonable legal case to attack the validity of a 23.99 % interest rate (more if you add extra fees) in the civil courts in a 2.7 % prime rate background. A class action suit may be one way to justify financing such an epic fight. Just don’t use your credit card to pay the lawyer(s). You can send in your questions to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca Vincent Maranda, lawyer Website: vmaranda.com

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An SQ officer suffered minor injuries after his patrol car was hit by a fleeing motorist the morning of September 28.

Driver ﬂeeing police crashes on Highway 20 in Dorval Carmen Marie Fabio editor@yourlocaljournal.ca

A driver fleeing a pursuing Sûreté du Québec motorcycle officer on Highway 20 westbound the morning of September 28 crashed his car into an SQ patrol car sending both himself and the officer to hospital. SQ spokesman Sgt. Daniel Thibodeau reports a motorcycle officer signaled the driver to pull over near the Dorval Circle following a traffic infraction around 10:45 a.m. The driver refused and continued heading westbound, taking Exit 53 for Sources Boulevard where an SQ patrol car was stationed to intercept the motorist. “The suspect attempted to bypass the patrol car and he hit it,” said

Thibodeau of the vehicle that then went over the guardrail coming to a rest on the grass on the north side of the exit. “He then abandoned his vehicle and fled on foot. He was rapidly apprehended.” The suspect, a man in his 40s, was transported to hospital along with the officer in the patrol car. Neither one suffered serious injury. Thibodeau said the investigation is still ongoing and could not confirm if the suspect was driving a stolen vehicle. The Sources Boulevard exit was closed until 3:30 p.m. The driver will appear at the Palais de justice in Montreal September 29 to face charges of dangerous driving, hit and run, and fleeing a police officer.

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REGISTRATION before October 27th, Collection begins October 31st. The quantity and volume will not exceed 3 m long x 3 m deep x 1.5 m high. The branch diameter will not exceed 10 cm. The larger branch tips must all be place towards the street to accelerate the shredding operations. Logs, stumps and roots are not accepted. Branches do not contain debris/garbage (e.g.: stones, metal pieces, green residues). Branches will be placed curb side before 7 A.M. the day of collection and no more than 7 days before the week of collection.

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Mixed reaction to proposed Beaconsﬁeld development Carmen Marie Fabio editor@yourlocaljournal.ca

The overflow of attendees at the September 26 Beaconsfield public consultation resulted in a standingroom only crowd and a question period that delayed the start of the monthly council meeting by almost an hour. The proposal of an 18-townhouse complex on Beaurepaire Drive near the corner of St. Charles Boulevard and Prairie Drive led residents to raise concerns pertaining to structure height and traffic issues. “I’d like to request when the city says ‘storeys’ that they’re accurate in the number of metres that they allow,” said an Elgin Crescent resident. Director of Urban Planning Denis Chabot said today’s real-estate typically incorporates eight to nine-foot ceilings. Roofs made from prefab trusses will also have an effect on the roofline

height. “Has a study been done about putting a traffic light at the exit of the shopping centre?” asked resident Peter Hinrichsen. “That would alleviate a lot of the traffic problems that we envisage with this development.” Director General Patrice Boileau said the traffic committee will take the request under advisement. The development will have four integrated structures – two of four row houses and two of five – with 11 spots reserved for visitor parking. District 3 Councillor Wade Staddon said studies were done with the originally-proposed 22-unit building that showed only a three per cent increase in area traffic at rush hour. “There are 5000 vehicles going through there every day. We’ll be adding about 100 (cars.) It’s not a significant amount.” A proposed condominium development on the site of the former Bea-

consfield Tennis Club, a property on Elm bordered by Amherst Road and Alton Drive, will offer 154 single dwelling units with 41 on the ground-floor

level adaptable to wheelchairs. Underground parking will offer 236 spots and 41 handicapped spots. Continued on page 23

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About 75 residents were in attendance at the Beaconsfield public consultation September 26 to discuss changes to zoning by-laws to allow for row house and condominium development.

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Let’s start off this week’s column by quoting Duke Orsino of Illyria, presiding over the merry, mixed-up world of Twelfth Night, who opens Shakespeare’s clas-

sic with the lines: ‘If music be the food of love, play on, Give me excess of it; that surfeiting, The appetite may sicken, and so die.’ Okay, so I had to look it up on Google, but for a specific reason! --------------TRULY TALENTED TRIO - You see, a few years ago, while relaxing in our garden, I heard for the first time the most excruciating, painful, caterwauling strains of a violin - t’was either that or a cat catching a squirrel - emanating from a garden close by. And on and on it went, seemingly forever, although in reality, for an hour at most each time. But every weekend, for months on end. Not that I’m a musician by any stretch of the imagination - although it is said I do play a mean air guitar - but it sounded like someone practicing their scales albeit not on a Stradivarius. But in time, dear readers, the notes became more melodic, more structured, more confident. And I came to actually look forward to hearing the progression of this obviously young violinist or violinists who I came to believe was, or were, giving a concert recital just for me alone. Well, this past week, after listening to not one but two violins accompanied by a cello coming from the very same home, and loving every minute of it, I decided to go over and introduce myself and thank them sincerely for the impromptu concert. And what a delight it was! For I finally got to meet some very talented young Hudsonites for whom playing music is not just a hobby, but a passion.

Namely 20-year-old Ashley-Maria Reed, who has been playing the cello since she was four, her 18-year-old brother, Colton, who began playing the violin at the age of five, and their younger sister, Ember, who also started violin when she was four years old. --------------SUPER SIBLINGS - What’s more, my unannounced visit was the very day before they were to appear on stage in Valleyfield in a concert featuring three laureates of the music competition, Classival, held last spring and comprising another violinist, their multiple award-winning string trio, and a pianist. And with a diversified program featuring violin works of Bruch and Mozart, string trio works of Beethoven, Kodály and Dohnányi, and piano compositions by Chopin, Schubert, and Ravel. Says Ashley-Maria, who recently graduated from Vanier College in Music and is now taking a year off preparing for her ‘next adventure’ while enjoying painting and stargazing, “It was standing room only and organizers told us that it was the best attended concert they have ever had.” Colton, who - in addition to the violin - has recently taken up the viola and loves to cook and go hiking, is now completing the Music program at Marianopolis College, and Ember also an accomplished singer who loves to paint, draw, and write - is currently homeschooled through the Kolbe Academy in the U.S. Was fascinated to learn that neither of their parents are, in fact, career musicians. Their Mom, Michelle Manuel, being a microbiologist who does play the piano occasionally, and their father, Doug Reed, also a microbiologist. “They are very supportive of us,” says Ashley-Maria. “Through encouragement, faith, and patience. They are selfless in giving of their time be it driving or listening to us to give a hand. And they have also sacrificed

financially for us, making sure that we have good “instruments”. Instruments that they frequently play at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Hudson on which note she adds, “Father Roland Demers, the congregation of St. Thomas, and the community of Hudson have been tremendously supportive over the years and we thank them from the bottom of our hearts for their encouragement. It makes all the difference when we see joy in people’s faces. It means a lot.” Looking forward to your next impromptu performance in your garden guys. And delighted to have finally met you! --------------CORONATION STREET MOVES On not such a happy note, the volunteer-run Hudson Coronation Street Appreciation Society which, together with my beautiful Sunshine, I founded 12 years ago on September 5 and which has since held 142 monthly Sunday luncheons without a break at the Auberge Willow Inn - rain, snow, or shine - will not be held there this coming Sunday, October 2. The reason? While the landmark inn, owned by, Michel Poirier, is set to officially close on November 1, I learned from managers, Nancy Campeau and Christine Booth, this week that it is no longer accepting group bookings as they cannot guarantee quality service with so many staff members already hired, or seeking employment, elsewhere in the region. Instead, it will be held at the regular time at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #115 in Hudson with Betty’s Hot Pot on the menu and lots of other surprises. The address is 56 Beach adjacent to the Community Centre on Main Road, the dress code is black and white, and for further info, or to confirm your reservation, give me a buzz at (450) 458-7154 and hope to see you there. It sure promises to be a most memorable afternoon! --------------FOR THE BIRDS - Meanwhile, it also promises to be a fun and amusing evening there on Tuesday, October 4, when - following the phenomenally successful weekly Hamburger Night

PHOTO BY JAMES PARRY

Ember, Ashley-Maria, and Colton Reed, photographed in their garden on the eve of a major concert in Valleyfield, are sweet music to my ears.

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PHOTO COURTESY OF GERRY FOLLIOT

No, that’s not me above. But rather Anthony Folliot all the way from the North West Territories who will be reading from his book, Tales of an Old Town Versifier, at the Hudson Legion on Tuesday, October 4.

soon coming to a close - there will be a very special guest. All the way from Yellowknife in the North West Territories. Namely, Anthony Foliot, son of Hudsonites Gerry and Sylvia Foliot, who will be reading from his hilarious book, Tales of an Old Town Versifier. Learned from Gerry that several years ago in his travels, Anthony immediately fell in love with that part of the world and became an admirer and ardent fan of the north’s well known poet, Robert Service. So much so, in fact, that it inspired him to write down his own personal experiences of the north and its rich history in his book published last year when he was invited to do a reading at the National Arts Gallery in Ottawa. While there will be no charge for his performance here in Hudson, Gerry says that if you wish to make a donation of bird seed or a monetary offering for the Legion-sponsored Feed the Birds project at the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Palliative Care Residence on Como Gardens in Hudson, it would be greatly appreciated as Legion members will be continuing to fill and maintain the feeders throughout the winter for our feathered friends who do not go south. What a great initiative folks and well worth supporting! --------------MORE HUMOROUS READINGS As is the Hudson Players Club, now celebrating their 68th season of continuous community theatre in Hudson and area, that begins their Fall/ Winter season of activities with the ever popular Evening of Humorous Readings at Hudson Village Theatre on Friday, September 30, with the doors opening at 7 p.m. and refreshments being served before the 7.30 p.m. performance. Among members reading are Lorne Elliott, Peter Williamson, Mark Drake, Jasmine Floyd, and Jeff Poitras, as well as club president, Steve Walters, and his ‘Gang of 4’! All are welcome and while it’s free for members, guests will be asked to pay only $5 for what, as usual, promises to be a hoot of an evening. During which they will be giving away two tickets to an upcoming show at Centaur Theatre in Montreal by random draw of club members. Bravo to all! And that’s a wrap! E-mail: creation@videotron.ca

Hudson resident chosen to attend Global Fund Fifth Replenishment Conference James Armstrong Your Local Journal

It was described as a great honor for India Robbins to be chosen as a delegate to the two-day Global Fund Fifth Replenishment Conference held in Montreal Friday, September 16, to Saturday, September 17, an event that takes place every three years. “I was totally surprised,” said Robbins who originally made her application for the event through ONE, an international campaigning and advocacy organization created to raise awareness and take action to end extreme poverty and preventable diseases. “At first, I wasn’t taking it that seriously,” said Robbins in reference to her application. “Then I saw Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the corridor at the conference and I knew this was something important.” The acceptance of her by ONE also meant that she was making the commitment to be a ONE parliamentary riding leader for Vaudreuil-Soulanges. As a volunteer, Robbins will be recruiting other volunteers to work with her. “We will be launching a petition to put pressure on our local federal Member of Parliament, Peter Schiefke, and the federal government to increase its commitment to ending extreme poverty and preventable diseases, particularly in Africa,” she said. Robbins was one of the 100 Canadians chosen out 200,000 applicants from across the country to attend the conference. “’Poverty is sexist’ was the focus of conference,” said Robbins. She was particularly moved by the mother/daughter duo from Kenya, Patricia Asero Ochieng and Consolata Opiyo and their presentation about their personal experience of living with HIV/AIDS. “Over 700 girls are diagnosed with HIV/AIDS every day,” said Robbins. “The message was about empowerment through education. Especially for girls and women in African countries,” she said. “The traditional pattern is that boys get to go to school. Not girls.” According to its website, www.theglobalfund.org, the Global Fund is a

partnership organization that works in partnership with other organizations to accelerate the end of AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria as epidemics. Founded in 2002, the fund raises and invests close to $4 billion U.S. per year to support locally run programs created by local experts in communities around the world. The ONE organization, cofounded with U2 front-man Bono, supports the Global Fund by lobbying political leaders around the world and organizing grass roots campaigns. “It really emphasizes that we all have a voice and we can make change happen,” said Robbins. She pointed out that many of the seven million members of ONE are from countries in Africa. According to the organization’s web site www.one.org, they do not distribute grants or receive government or public funding. ONE is funded by foundations, individual philanthropists, and corporations. “It was really amazing to meet Prime Minister Trudeau, Bill Gates and Marie-Claude Bibeau our Federal Minister of International Devel-

PHOTO BY JAMES ARMSTRONG

Hudson resident India Robbins was one of only 100 Canadians picked to attended the recent Global Fund Fifth Replenishment Conference held in Montreal.

opment and La Francophonie,” said Robbins. The conference experience is motivating Robbins in creating a local advocacy group. “I will be receiving materials soon and have done training for organiz-

ing events,” she said adding her campaign for volunteers begins in October. Anyone wishing to participate should contact Robbins by e-mail: indiarobbins81@gmail.com

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$1450 thanks to the support of participants, friends, families, and local merchants who came up with many door prizes for the cause. Says Lapointe, “It was a huge success beyond our wildest expectations and fun was had by all. And all the money raised will help improve the lives of people with PKU, encouraging them to cope with the burden of a strict diet, while promoting and supporting research to help find cures.” Adds Sarjeant, “We are amazed at the compassion of our community, generated to support our PKU fundraiser and we would like to thank everyone, including Your Local Journal for covering the event. Your article made people aware of the lifelong, genetic affliction PKU induces into the lives of families. And after she had read it, Sheryl Blackie, an artist living in Valleyfield, kindly donated one of her African Lion illustrations to be raffled off. From the bottom of our hearts, we would like to thank everyone who made it such a fantastic success.”

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Very few traditional trades are still practiced nowadays as automation and manufacturing have replaced most of everything that used to be made by hand. With a few exceptions,

most old-school crafts have been reduced to artisan work. The farrier, that specialised blacksmith who makes and fits horseshoes, is one of those even fewer time-honoured trades that have withstood the test of time and the advent of industrialisation. Continued on page 15

Horseshoes Continued from page 14 Rigaud artisan Wayne Murray has been a farrier and blacksmith for over four decades, and there is no shortage of work for him in this area that favours horseback riding and other horse-related sports and activities. “The official term for us, when we’re talking about horses, is ‘farrier’ but the old traditional term is ‘blacksmith’,” Murray said. “That’s an old term, because in older times, blacksmiths used to do all the metalwork, and, of course, they also shod all the horses.” Even though the craft hasn’t changed much in the past few hundred years, the tools of the trade have evolved significantly. Murray used to make his own horseshoes, but most of the horseshoes used nowadays are made in modern factories. “Technology is coming into play. We have better tools now, and shoes coming from different factories are very well made. So there is no reason to make them from scratch anymore.” Murray says some farriers still enjoy making their own horseshoes but there’s no reason to make them by hand now. “It’s so time-consuming. China is getting in the game of making shoes now, but most of the shoes we use now are coming from

Holland. Some of the ones I use are German-made.” The work itself hasn’t changed much, according to Murray. It’s all still very physical. “I bend down for every foot I pick up, and every shoe I hammer on, fit on and nail down. Now, sometimes, there are some glue applications, but it’s rare.” Shoeing the horse is not something that can be automated or outsourced abroad. “You’ll never see a horse lie down on

The official term for us, when we’re talking about horses, is ‘farrier’ but the old traditional term is ‘blacksmith’ that’s an old term, because in older times, blacksmiths used to do all the metalwork, and, of course, they also shod all the horses. – Rigaud artisan Wayne Murray

a line with a robot that will come up and nail the shoe on the horse’s foot,” laughs Murray. “It’s all hands-on.” His clients vary, from trail horseback riders to riding schools and polo players. The form of shoes will change depending on the riding discipline. “We have different types of shoes. So I pick the one that fits the horse best, set it up, and nail it on. Continued on page 18

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Super senior Marcel Bradley still painting at 92 years young in his hometown of Hudson James Parry

portrayed in oil paint and encompassing its major landmarks and natural attractions, its five former railway Back in 1999, Hudson artist Marcel stations, churches, the Lake of Two Bradley started a photo album intendMountains, the Ottawa River, Pine ed as a souvenir for his children. And Lake as it once was, and its once thrivas he was selecting photographs dating ice harvest that began in the early ing back to the year he was born at 371 1900s and would continue to be a maMain Road in the little village – a house jor source of employment in the region still standing virtually unchanged – it until 1960. brought forward Then there are vivid recollections paintings of his It has been a wonderof people, events, extensive travful journey so far. And it’s far and places that els, together with had a significant his beloved Rayfrom over. influence on his monde, in Mex– Marcel Bradley life. ico, the South of Indeed, the France, and Cuba more he handled long before it bethe photographs, the sharper became came a major tourist destination for the memories. And as he told Your LoCanadians. Also personal and signed cal Journal in an exclusive interview reproductions of instantly recognizthis week, “It made me realize that, like able impressionist and post-impresmany other people, I had experienced sionist painters such as Monet, Renoir, my share of disappointments but also Cezanne and Gaugin. had been privileged with a lot of happy And then there is his real pride and and enriching moments. Two years joy captured on canvas, some paintings later, I decided to add words to those that remain from his mind-blowing photographs and write a book.” Man: Progeny of the Big Bang 19-work Titled Hudson 1924 to Outer Space, collection created for an exhibition in it was published a couple of years later 1996. Depicting through his eyes, the following two winters in Florida writevolution of the Universe from what ing, researching, and remembering. he describes as The Big Bang to The Big And, like everything else that Bradley Crunch still yet to unfold. - now 92 years young with a birthday “And hopefully, in my case at coming up in January - has created least, not any too soon,” added Bradduring his long and full life, a true ley whose paintings hang in private work of art. collections and galleries throughout “It has been a wonderful journey North America and Europe and who, so far,” said Bradley while sitting at just four days prior to our interview, his easel in his painting-packed home had undergone yet more treatment for studio just a short walk from where cancer. His 10th, including operations, he was born in 1924 and surrounded for different types since he was first diby so many memories and with a new agnosed with prostate cancer in 1998. painting just started. “And it is far from Said Bradley, albeit with a twinkle over!” in his eye, “Yes, the years seem to have A better description of Bradley’s gone by so very quickly. And even ‘home studio’ would be ‘art gallery.’ though I have started to slow down a A veritable time capsule of Hudson little just recently, I still paint almost Your Local Journal

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Marcel Bradley and his beloved Raymonde take time out for the YLJ camera in front of his latest painting of Pine Lake completed just last year and now hanging above the fireplace in their home-studio in the heart of the village.

every other day while allowing for the oil to dry. I still play golf on occasion at the Como Golf Club where I once caddied as a teen and where, while I never made much money, the people were always nice to me and I can still hit the ball straight on the fairway. And, most importantly, I still have the love and support of my beautiful Raymonde af-

ter all these years.” At which point, our interview was over, as Bradley had another painting to complete and the oil was drying. If you would like to know more about Marcel Bradley’s artwork, consult www.talentsdici.com/bradleymarcel.html.

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of another resident, McManus said the village will discuss the matter of Charles River and continue working with the developer to ensure traffic disruptions are minimized. Mayor Jane Guest told Your Local Journal after the meeting that Shodjai has worked diligently with the village to ensure he understand all the unique aspects related to the village and the topographical features specific to the Senneville in the Park development zone. “He actually attends all the council meetings and participates in community events to get to know the community better,” said Guest. “He’s gone to great pains to do that and to make people realize that he’s not just any developer. He’s promised us that with this development, 20 per cent of the area will remain green which is twice the amount that is required. “At the end of the day, it’s a compromise,” said Guest. “Developments are always difficult for everybody. We are very protective of our green spaces, mature trees and canopies. We all feel we have a stake in the community and people can get emotional. It’s never perfect, but this is very, very good.”

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Continued from page 9 The height of the proposed condo project was cause for consternation amongst residents in the surrounding area as the original proposal was for a three-storey development, the developer, Laval-based KF Construction, had requested a zoning change to allow for a four-storey structure. “Approving four storeys would set a precedent for Beaconsfield,” said resident Lorne Smith. “If it stays limited to three storeys, that’ll mean 25 per cent less traffic. That is a more acceptable figure as was approved in January, 2015. “This was all trees when I moved in,” said an Amherst Street resident of her home since 1988. “I came home one day and it was all gone. Please,” implored council, “don’t do this.” Councillor Staddon pointed out a four-storey structure would be no higher than what is currently permitted by the zoning by-law. “In all proba-

bility, if the developer is not permitted four storeys, it will be a larger building of three storeys with less green space.” Resident Sam Watts who was a member of the Land Use Committee said the group unanimously approved the project. “The recommendation we made was one that made sense for Beaconsfield,” he said, citing in particular the abundant green space. “I’ve been looking for a place to move into,” said a resident of Beaconsfield for 43 years who can find nothing suitable. “I agree that we need a building like this with elevators so that people 70 and above can enjoy Beaconsfield.” “This was a public consultation,” said Mayor Georges Bourelle. “There will be a process of registry and if there is opposition, there will be a register process. You have the last say as residents.” Council will vote on the zoning change By-law 720-110 at the October 24 meeting.

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Volunteers sought for West Island Citizen Advocacy • A widowed woman in her 60s living in Pointe-Claire who is unable to drive is looking for a female volunteer to help her with groceries. She would also benefit from social support through occasional visits. • A kind and talkative woman in her 90s living in Dollard des Ormeaux would like a female volunteer to help her run small errands. She was once an esteemed pilot and also loves birds. She speaks French and English. • A man in his 50s who is physically handicapped and lives with visual impairment would like somebody to go to the movies with, occasional grocery shopping, and sometimes to be driven to medical appointments. Music and movies are among some of his interests. He lives in Sainte-Geneviève. • A single mother with three children currently living with her in Dollard des Ormeaux is looking for a female volunteer to help her children with their homework from time to time. She is English-speaking. • A lady in her 70’s who lives in Dollard des Ormeaux would appreciate somebody to visit her for a chat,

friendly visits, walks outside, shopping, and banking. She is very sociable and likes to talk about history, science, sports, etc. She is isolated with a light mobility constraint. • An elderly woman living in Pierrefonds is looking for a female volunteer to bring her out for coffee or to visit her at her home. She recently lost her companion and would like someone to break her isolation. • A young man in his early 20s who loves to breakdance, talk about music, go on short rides, and play video games would appreciate a volunteer. He is passionate about dancing and living with Cerebral Palsy doesn’t discourage him from doing it. He lives in the Pincourt area. • An extremely kind elderly Czech woman living in Pointe-Claire would benefit from a female volunteer to visit her or bring her out on small outings. She suffers from some cognitive problems and speaks both English and Czech. For more information or if you think you can help, please contact Catie or John at (514) 694-5850.

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One of the kicks I get out of writing this column is the feedback I get from readers. Either verbally while out and PHOTO BY GREG JONES about around town or by e-mail on the ‘puter. Like me, they obviously love gardening. Like me, kind of learning as we go along, often by trial and error. And not taking it too seriously, but always open to new ideas and perhaps different ways of looking at plants and flowers that we so often take for granted or have never tried before. Take that strange Puff Ball I mentioned in last week’s column which I gave to Notre-Dame-de-l’Île Perrot resident Damon Roloff, a student at École secondaire du Chêne-Bleu in Pincourt, for research purposes at his school, for example. I just learned that I could have actually eaten it. And what’s more, when it is cooked correctly, it is said to be simply delicious. This according to regular reader, Katherine Ranetkins, who lives in Beaconsfield and who emailed me to say, “I am writing to you to let you know that the giant Puff Ball fungi is very edible and very tasty if you get it new and fresh and white. However, once it starts turning an off-white or beige it is too late as it will not taste as good. Katherine even sent me a recipe for the next time I find one in my garden. And here it is. “Cut it into large but not thick slices, dust it with flour, and fry it in butter. Some say it tastes like Brie cheese, others put syrup on it and then it tastes like pancakes or crepes. Since you did not mention eating them, I assume you did not know this little fact. Try it if they are youngish. Otherwise you will have to wait until next year.” Will certainly be looking for them in 2017. You are right in that no, I did not know that they were in fact edible, and thanks so much for the tip. Will keep you posted. Meanwhile, Katherine is definitely not so enamoured with Wild Campanula, otherwise known as Bellflower. On this subject, she says, “I spent hours recently with my sister trying to dig them up, smother them with mulch, spray them with Roundup, and am planning to put dark plastic on them this winter in the hopes they will not come to life again.

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Leaves of Sugar Maples are already starting to tun red, soon to fall and be raked.

“Whoever planted this nasty and invasive plant in my yard should be shot. I mentioned to my sister that if you want to get even with someone for anything, offer them a few plants for their garden.” Well perhaps a little drastic Katherine, but I get your drift as I have another type of unwelcome, invasive, clinging vine weed in certain spots of my garden, and I know you are writing tongue in cheek. For that’s another thing about most gardeners that I have met. They have a terrific sense of humour! And now that we are just into the first week of fall, and with some Sugar Maples already turning red in my neck of the woods, loved the e-mail I received from Hudson gardener, Jennifer Winn, that I would like to share with you here. Titled Raking Leaves, it was originally penned by celebrated poet, Brian Fanelli, and this is how it goes. There is something soothing about the scrape of a rake, The rhythmic process of pulling dead leaves, Bending to pick them up, dumping them In curbside lawn bags, Something soothing about the way the sun Warms your hair one of these last Seventy-degree days as you labor past Soreness in your arms, until you forget Emails to send, reports to file, Take-home work you left at the office, Until you forget the splendid mums will shrivel, The tree that sheds now will wear nothing soon, And you will curse the cold. Don’t you just love it? Until next time, have fun in your garden. Falling leaves and all! E-mail: creation@videotron.ca

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325- Autos for Sale $24.95 until it sells

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100 - FOR SALE

125 - FOR RENT

150 - SERVICES

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

Superb condo, quiet, St-Lazare, 5 minute walk pharmacies, grocery, beautiful parks. 1000sq.ft, 2 large, bright bedrooms, spacious living room Cathedral ceiling, hardwood flooring & fireplace, balcony, 2 parking places. $995/month + electricity, no pets, non-smoker, available immediately. Sam 514-776-6959 (161013)

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

Handyman/Contractor, reliable, 20 years experience. Plumbing, electrical, carpentry, cement work/repairs, decks. Structural experience. No job too big. Discounts for future contracts. Derek 514898-4392 (161020)

ALL RENOVATIONS. CUSTOM DECKS, SCREENED-IN PORCHES, GAZEBOS, SHEDS & PERGOLAS, SIDING, FRAMING, GYPROC, WINDOWS, DOORS, FLOORS, STAIRS, BASEMENTS, KITCHENS, BATHROOMS. FREE ESTIMATES. JONATHAN 514-402-9223 RBQ 5688-2244-01

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

Kiln-dried kindling for sale. Half-cubic foot, 10 lbs. minimum per bag. $7 per bag. Mix of hard and soft wood. Free delivery on the island of Île Perrot. Delivery on Thursdays and Sundays. Help support teenage enterprise. Contact ileperrotkindling@gmail.com Queen size Ikea pine frame bed with mattress, hardly used. $195. Dark green patio set includes glass top table 38” x 54” and 4 high-back mesh chairs. $45 for the whole set. Call 450-458-7867 (160929) 4 Nordman winter tires for sale on rims (Volvo). 205/55 R16. Good condition. $250 for the set. 450-218-2372 (161006) Causeuse et chaise à oreille, avec pattes sculptées en bois, incluant les coussins et dessus de bras, couleur crème avec un tout petit rayé vieux bleu, 250$ négociable. 1 an d’usure. Presque pas utilisé. Référence Pierre 514-703-3281 (160929)

125 - FOR RENT Cozy Cottage for rent. 4½ rooms, furnished, fireplace, large property, available October 1, 450 Lakeview, Hudson. 450458-4608 (160929) House for rent, centre of Hudson, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen appliances included, pets welcome, $1550/month. Available October. 514-291-1232 (161006) Someone to share entire house with me, non-smoker, near Falcon Golf. No pets allowed. 2 + 1 bedrooms, huge bathroom, living room, kitchen, wood stove, laundry, pool table, finished basement, large backyard. $600/month plus utilities. Available November 1. 450-458-2351 (160929) 4½ open concept apartment in duplex situated in Les Coteaux. Available October 1, 1st floor. Access to basement storage. Access to private back yard with upstairs tenant. Parking lot. $680/month. Renewable June 30, 2017. 438-882-0654 (160929)

A-frame Coach house for rent October 1 in St-Lazare, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, balcony, verandah, kitchen, living room upstairs; laundry room, single garage and storage at ground level; fridge, stove; semi-furnished if required. Private location. $900/month plus utilities. Inquiries 450-458-5777 (190929) Professional shared office space for rent - 3 bright offices on second floor in centre of Hudson. Office suite with large common area, 3 spacious offices, kitchenette and parking. $415/month flexible terms includes heat, electricity and A/C. Call 438-738-7487 (160929) New 4½ condo for rent, Hudson, 1 month free, hardwood floors, granite counters, dishwasher, indoor parking, available immediately, $1300/month. 4½ nouveau condo à louer, Hudson, 1 mois gratuit, planchers bois franc, comptoirs de granite, stationnement intérieur, libre immédiatement, 1300$/mois, 514-984-8081, nancy@vertdeveloppement.com (161013)

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Room for rent in home in St. Lazare. Furnished. All utilities and internet included. Access to kitchen and laundry. Parking available. $375/month. 514-549-3597 (160929)

House for rent in St-Lazare, on a quiet cul- Jacques Harvey Piano School. Experienced, de-sac, 4 + 2 bedrooms, main floor office, in- qualified teacher offers piano lessons to beground pool, 3½ bathrooms. 438-878-8587. ginners or advanced students. Children and (160929) adults are welcome. Call 450-455-1544. Chambre à louer, Hudson. Meublée. InterSINGING LESSONS. Private or Seminet, télévision, chauffée, éclairée inclus. Salle Private. In my home (St-Lazare). Sing the de bain privée. Pas d’animaux. Non-fumeur. songs you love! Call Morgan. 514-6071308 References available. Au mois. 500$/mois. Référence Pierre 514703-3281 (161013) Vacuum Cleaner. Sales and repair of all brands,

150 - SERVICES Piano Tuning - Experienced local piano technician offering quality tunings and skillful repairs. Improve the sound and touch of your piano with hammer voicing and action regulation. Marc Lanthier 514770-7438 info@pianolanco.com 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 Cleaning ladies available, weekly, biweekly or occasionally. 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 (161006) William Services. Windows & gutters cleaning. Cedar hedge trimming and planting. Wood and steel fences and more. Call William 514-983-8474 (160929) RENT-A-HUSBAND! Household projects, “Honey-do” lists, indoors or outdoors, no job too small! Call or text for an immediate response and get those odd jobs around the house done! 438-4051891 (161013)

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40 years in service (Electrolux, Filter Queen, Kenmore, Samsung and Central Vac). Special on Hoover Central Vac w/standard kt at $399. Other brands available from $329 and up. Repair and service of all central vacuum systems. Parts and bags (all makes). Small appliance repair. Carpet cleaner rental available. NEW: Oreck Excel air purifiers $329. AspirateursHudson.com 67 McNaughten Hudson, Quebec 450-458-7488

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 Local Experts in matters of Bankruptcy and Insolvency since 1994. First Consultation Free. Available Nights & Weekends. Solid reputation for Reliability, Honesty & Integrity in our field of Expertise. Blumer Lapointe Tull & Associes Syndics Inc. www.blumerlapointetull.com. 514 426 4994 Registered Gun Smith. Number one buyer of used guns in Quebec. 514-453-5018 ¿Moving? All jobs. Reliable, reasonable, fully equipped. Local and Ontario, Maritimes, USA. 35 yrs experience. Call Bill or Ryan 514-457-2063. Paul’s Painting, small & large renovations. Call 514-900-5839 (160929) Hedge and shrub trimming and planting, tree pruning and removal, stump grinding, gardening, yard clean-up and gutter cleaning. Grass cutting and sod. All exterior maintenance and general landscaping. Sean 514-991-9674 (160929) Cleaning Services available weekly, biweekly or as needed. Attention to detail with a strong work ethic. Call for a free estimate. 450-458-8098 (160929) BOKOR RENOVATIONS. General and specialized contractor. In business since 1990. Kitchens, bathrooms, basements. Painting and decorating. Windows and doors. Insured, bonded and RBQ licensed #83468199-29. Member of ACQ. Drazen 514-8674192, www.bokorrenovation.com (161013)

Cleaning team available weekly or biweekly; working in Hudson for 15 years. We do personalized cleaning. References available. Call Sylvie Farmer 514-972-8237 (161013)

House cleaning lady available 2 days per week in the Hudson area, will also clean windows. Very meticulous, reliable and trustworthy. $20 per hour. References available. 514-240-3940 (160929) Madame BlancheVille, offers Professional Cleaning – Cleaning-Window, Cleaning-New Customers. Hudson, St-Lazare, Vaudreuil and surrounding areas. Call for free estimate. 514909-5363 (161006) Snowbird Express. Experienced driver available to drive your car and luggage to and from Florida while you take a relaxing 3-hour flight. In operation since 1988. References available. Call 514-865-1648 (160929) Handyman / Renovations. Over 25 years experience. I do bathrooms, kitchens, ceramics, floors, etc. Free estimate. Patrick 450-206-0588 (161006) BRICKWORK, BRICK POINTING, CHIMNEYS, CEMENT WORK, UNISTONE, FLAGSTONE. For free estimate, call fully-licensed general contractor. In business since 1990. Insured and bonded, RBQ #8346-8199-29. Member of ACQ. Drazen 514-867-4192, www.bokorrenovation.com (161013) 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 (161013) Local Handyman, change light and plumbing fixtures, soffit ventilation work, aluminum and vinyl repairs, caulking around windows and doors, door hanging and handles, gutter cleaning, yard cleaning, dog walking, pet sitting and equestrian. Good with animals. Call Gary 514-502-5512 (161013)

175 - WANTED $ Buy car for scrap. Running or not, 24/7. www.scrapvehicule.com Call 514-951-4203 A Military Collector looking for medals, flags, swords, uniforms, documents, helmets, hats, all related war memorabilia WWI, WWII, Canadian/German or others. Antiques, collectibles, aviation, nautical, coins, badges, maps, signs. Please contact Patrick 450-458-4319, patrick148@ca.inter. net, 2760A Côte St-Charles, St-Lazare, Reni Decors (161215) CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS. Mystery writers may submit their best Police procedural whodunit short stories, between 6000 and 8000 words. Only one piece accepted. Current pay is $0.05/word for accepted stories with a $400 maximum. For additional information, Jean Bissonnette bissonnettejean7@gmail.com

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325 - AUTOS FOR SALE

Hello, I am looking for a room or suite to rent in a house, long term. Graduate, English speaking, quiet, non-smoking professional. Beaconsfield, Pointe-Claire, Baie-D’Urfé, close to St-Edmunds church and school preferred, Lakeshore and St-Charles. Text or call 514206-0449 (161006)

Largest Cortland Apple Plantation in Quebec, 70,000 bushels, with buildings. Maple Bush, 7,000 taps, plus 200,000 board feet of Red Oak, in Havelock. 450-802-7200

Lexus LS400 1992, dark green, Nakamichi sound, sunroof, 4 new winter tires on rims, $2900, very clean and reliable. 450-763-2232

1992 Lincoln 192,000 km. V-8 auto, fully equipped, used for weddings, second owner, electric roof. Invested $12,000. Must sell (illness) $2250 Cash. 514-453-7468

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DOWNSIZING SALE in Rigaud! Don’t miss it. Antiques, collectibles, dishes, jewellery, tools, something for everyone. Call 450-206-0588 for more information (160929)

Permanent position for a 4th person to join a friendly small medical supplies company. Experienced small warehouse, receiving, shipping, exporting, inventory control, very occasional forklift use. Monday - Friday, $16/hr. Send résumé to natalie@montrealostomy.com (161006) Singing teacher wanted for kids drama class on Thursday evenings in Hudson . Please contact Kate at 514-566-9142 or email katiemcininch@hotmail.com (161006) Dépanneur Shaar is looking for cashiers for weekday and weekend evening shifts. Please drop off your CV at Dépanneur Shaar, 58 Cameron, Hudson OR email to placecameron.hudson@gmail.com (160929) Permanent part-time office assistant for a 3rd person to join a friendly small medical supplies company. QB essential. Bilingual. Monday - Friday, $15/hr. Send résumé to natalie@montrealostomy.com (160929)

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DOWNSIZING SALE: Coats (M&S), books, kitchen items, candle holders, lamps, table with two matching chairs, towels, Bell HD receiver, wine accessories, dog feeding station and much more. Saturday, October 1, from 8am at 11 Carmel (off Windcrest), Hudson (160929) Family garage sale including furniture, quality toys, bikes, books, decorative items, etc. 463 Lakeview, Hudson. Come out to meet us… Saturday October 1, 8h00 – 14h00 (160929)

325 - AUTOS FOR SALE Mercedes S550 – 2007 AMC Package. White, panoramic roof. 144,000 km. Mint condition. $24,500. Call 514-216-9217. BMW 325i, 2004, sport wagon, low mileage, 124,400km, metallic silver gray, fresh maintenance, very good condition. 4 winter tires, $6500 or best offer. 514-212-9931

Fashion destination boutique is looking for an extra part-time sales person. Nice position in a well-established boutique. Flexible schedule, fun work, and good salary! Send résumé to: cldamour@videotron.ca (160929)

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

Line Leaders Required. We’re growing and have great opportunities for those with leadership skills, can lead a production line in Vaudreuil-Dorion. Computer skills, able to read, write and speak English. Email résumé to kimberly.walsh@menasha.com (160929)

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

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Panoramic views from the top of Covey Hill. 4 new box stall barn. Dressage ring, pasture, year round carpenter shop, 5 arpents, historic house, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, needs TLC, commute to Montreal 35 mins., $259,000. 450-802-7200 (161006)

The Nicholson family invites their friends to a memorial gathering in John’s honor at 43 Aspen Lane, Hudson on Sunday October 9th (Thanksgiving Sunday) at 2:00 p.m.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Is, hereby, given by Diane Duhaime, Assistant Town Clerk, that:

RÈGLEMENT NO 676-2016 MODIFIANT LE RÈGLEMENT No 637-2014 CONCERNANT LE CODE D’ÉTHIQUE ET DE DÉONTOLOGIE DES ÉLUS DE LA VILLE D’HUDSON RÈGLEMENT No 677-2016 MODIFIANT LE RÈGLEMENT No 624 CONCERNANT LE CODE D’ÉTHIQUE ET DE DÉONTOLOGIE DES EMPLOYÉS MUNICIPAUX DE LA VILLE D’HUDSON Ces règlements peuvent être consultés à l’Hôtel de Ville, 481 Main, Hudson, durant les heures régulières qui sont de 08h30 à 16h30, du lundi au vendredi. Donné à Hudson ce 26 septembre 2016.

Honda Civic Reverb 2 door, silver, 2005, manual, A/C, 6 CD player, brakes, brake pads, discs and bearings done late 2015, 288,000kms, great little car. Recent oil change and transmission fluid. 4 winter tires – 2 years old, $1800, 514-261-7043 Mercedes CLK 320 - 1999 - Convertible, Silver. 208,000 KM. $6,900. Call 514-216-9217. 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

Kia Sportage LX 2009 with Convenience Package, (4WD), manual, 186,000kms, very good condition, never accidented, new 4 season tires, towing hitch included, asking $5900, 450-424-4308 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 Chevrolet Suburban 2010 -LT- White. Model 1500, 4x4. 60,000 km. Mint Condition, Like New. $30,000. Call 514-216-9217. 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

2009 VW Rabbit, 2.5 litre, gas, 5-speed manual transmission, black, heated seats and mirrors, AC, power windows, locks, mirrors, sun- BMW 550I 2007 Mint shape, New tires/ roof and fog lights. 130,000 km. $9,600 Call brakes all around, fresh maintenance. Second owner sale, 173,000kms. $9950. Fully 514-886-1008 equipped. View on Kijiji. Call 514-742-2779 Silver Chrysler LHS 2000 with 267,000kms. Highway driven only to Florida. Very clean, all electric. 3.5 engine with a V6. New parts that were changed: brakes, bushing power steering, two mufflers, tailpipe, power steering hose. $1200. Please call 450-458-7488

Subaru Forester, 2.5 X, 2003, red, manual transmission, 271,000km, meticulously maintained (invoices available), fully equipped, rust free, second owner, $1700, 514-825-0516

2006 Mercedes CLS 500,Silver, never winter driven. 86,000 kms, very clean, $18,000 – negotiable. Call Ray: 514-668-9718. Ford Freestar minivan 2004, white, 4.2 litres, 132,000kms, 5 door, 4 seater, rear tinted windows, electric doors and windows, A/C, rust proofed, good condition, new brakes and discs, new spark plug wires, 4 winter tires, $2900. 514-235-8657

Part-Time Registered Practical Nurse THREE POSITIONS AVAILABLE Department: Medicine / Complex Continuing Care / Rehabilitation Hours of Work: All three shifts. Must be available 2 out of 4 Weekends per Month and up to 24 hours a week. Required • Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario Qualiﬁcations: • Current certificate in BCLS – HCP level • Bilingual English and French; Level I plus proficiency in French - to be tested Salary: As per Collective Agreement Please submit your letter of application and CV in English by 16:00 on October 7, 2016 to: Human Resources e-mail: recruiting@hgmh.on.ca

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Est, par la présente, donné par Diane Duhaime, greffier adjoint, que : À la séance extraordinaire du Conseil de la Ville d’Hudson, tenue à la Maison Halcro, 539 Main, le 26 septembre 2016, les règlements suivants furent présentés et adoptés:

2006 Mazda 6 Wagon, Black, manual, 281,000kms, wheels with mag rims, plus extra mag rims set. $3000. 450-458-4628

At the special meeting of the Council of the Town of Hudson held at Halcro Cottage, 539 Main, on September 26th, 2016, the following by-laws were presented and approved: BY-LAW NO 676-2016 AMENDING BY-LAW No 637-2014 RELATING TO THE CODE OF ETHICS AND GOOD CONDUCT FOR ELECTED OFFICERS OF THE TOWN OF HUDSON BY-LAW No 677-2016 AMENDING BY-LAW No 624 RELATING TO THE CODE OF ETHICS AND GOOD CONDUCT FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF HUDSON These by-laws are available for consultation at the Town Hall, 481 Main, Hudson, during working hours which are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., from Monday to Friday. Given at Hudson this 26th day of September 2016.

Diane Duhaime Greﬃer Adjoint / Assistant Town Clerk

Service : Soins infirmiers en médecine/soins complexes continus/réadaptation Heures de travail : Tous les trios quarts de travail. Doit être disponible pour 2 des 4 fins de semaine par mois et jusqu’à 24 heures par semaine. Compétences et • Inscrit avec l’Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers de l’Ontario exigences : • Certificat valide en soins de base en réanimation cardiorespiratoire HCP niveau • Bilingue anglais et français - posséder des aptitudes à la communication orale en français au niveau I plus - à être évaluer Salaire : Selon la Convention Collective Veuillez soumettre votre lettre de candidature et votre curriculum vitæ en anglais pour le 7 octobre 2016, à 16h00 à: Ressources Humaines Courriel : recruiting@hgmh.on.ca

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trealâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s east end and on the South Shore. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We used to do an event in Montreal â&#x20AC;Ś.but since itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the east end, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on the highway, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a bit hard with everybody parking and stuff like that,â&#x20AC;? said Delia. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I find itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more friendly and people are more family oriented around here than in the east end, where itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very downtownish, she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Here we have a lot of families that come. We have people from Hawkesbury that come down, we have people who come from Oka by ferry.â&#x20AC;? Looking over 500 tickets from last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Salon, Delia said attendees included people from the area and beyond. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had people past Blainville. I was very surprised.â&#x20AC;? Delia said Canadian Tire helped Moto Folie distribute event tickets. For its part, Moto Folie helped the St. Lazare Stallions football association, she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We told them if they sell the tickets, they keep the funds for their team. Even today what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing instead of keeping the money for the tickets... the donation goes to the daycare right behind. We told everybody we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want any funds.â&#x20AC;? A peewee Motocross track for kids 5-12 years old proved a big hit with families. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We sold tickets for this as a fundraiser for the Stallions,â&#x20AC;? said Hudson resident Casey Finn Lefsrud, who took her son, Eamon, 8, daughter Reilly, 7, and a friend to try the dirt bikes for the first time. After the children suited up and donned helmets, spotters showed them how to ride the kid-sized motorcycles and guided them on the track. Vaudreuil-Dorion resident Marco Di Zazzo, whose older son â&#x20AC;&#x153;was dying to get on a dirt bike,â&#x20AC;? said it was his familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second visit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I came here last year,â&#x20AC;? said Di Zazzo. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I loved it. My kids have a great time. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why we come back every year.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last year I tried the side-by-side Polaris and the Arctic Cat,â&#x20AC;? he said, adding

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Reilly Lefsrud, foreground, left, and Eamon Lefsrud, right, try out dirt bikes at Moto Folieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second annual Salon du VTT & CĂ´te-Ă -CĂ´te Ă MontrĂŠal. The peewee motocross track was a big hit with families.

that he liked the Polaris better. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just like the way theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re designed. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re higher up and they have more ground clearance. Last year the Arctic Cat was hitting the top of the bump so I like something thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s higher up.â&#x20AC;? Later, Di Zazzo drove his younger son around in a black Polaris and Finn Lefsrud smiled as she took the children for a ride in a bright red Yamaha sideby-side.

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THINGS TO SEE AND DO To submit your “Things to See and Do”, send your information to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca before Tuesday noon. All announcements should include dates, times and addresses. Publishing priority will be given to non-profit and community based groups. DOLLARD DES ORMEAUX Sustainable living lessons learned from beekeeping - Free info session presented by Shona Watt, hosted by the Montreal Lakeshore University Women’s Club Monday, October 3, at 7 p.m. at 3350 Sources Blvd, Karnak Shriners Temple. For more info see www. mluwc.com. HUDSON Hudson Players Club begins their fall season of activities with the ever popular ‘Evening of Humorous Readings’ Friday, September 30, at the Hudson Village Theatre. Doors open at 7 p.m. for 7:30 p.m. ‘curtain up.’ All are welcome for a nominal fee of $5 (club members free). Refreshments will be served and the theatre bar is open. If you need some laughs to chase away the fall blues then this is the place! For more info, call Mary at (450) 458-4185. The Lake of Two Mountains Artists’ Fall Art Expo and Sale will be held Saturday and Sunday, October 1 and 2, in the hall of St James’ Anglican Church, 642 Main Road, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m. Artist Stephanie Frizzell has kindly donated an oil painting which will be raffled off with the proceeds going to NOVA Hudson. We invite you to come and see our show and meet the artists. Refreshments will be served. Greenwood’s acclaimed monthlong literary festival StoryFest opens Sunday, October 2, with author Gail Anderson-Dargatz (Recipe for Bees) at 2:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Hall, 261 Main Road with reception to follow at Greenwood. Author Terry Fallis (Best Laid Plans) to appear Tuesday, October 4 at Hudson Village Theatre, 28 Wharf Road, at 7:30 p.m. On Thursday, October 6, special Poetry in Performance with Don McKay and Taqralik Partridge. Tickets: $15. Last chance for festival pass: $100 ($165 value). Available online at www. greenwoodstoryfest.com and at Boutique Pure Art, 422 Main Road.

Duplicate Bridge begins again October 6 and then every Thursday morning from 9 to 11:45 a.m. at St. Thomas Church , 413 Main Road. Free beginner bridge lessons and/or an Intermediate bridge room with coaching will also be offered if there is sufficient interest as well as the regular supervised duplicate bridge room. Beginner Lesson 1 begins October 6. No partner needed. Cost is $2 to cover snacks, coffee and bridge supplies. For more information call Louise at (450) 458-1923 or Pam (450) 897-0354. PHOTO COURTESY JULIE HAMEL

Hudson Artists will be holding their fall show and sale starting Friday, September 30, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre, 394 Main Road. The exhibit continues Saturday and Sunday, October 1 and 2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. At noon on Saturday, there will be a demonstration of ‘Oil Painting in the Classical Tradition’ by Judith Harvey. This is free and open to the public, sponsored by ELAN, Quebec’s English Language Arts Network. An oil painting by local artist John Goodger will be raffled off, with proceeds going to the VaudreuilSolanges Palliative Care Residence. The October Book Sale takes place at the War Memorial Library, 60 Elm Street. Book sale starts 2:30 p.m., Monday, October 3, and runs until Saturday, October 8. Cookbooks are featured. For more info, consult warmemoriallibrary.blogspot.com. KIRKLAND The Kirkland Library presents an exhibit of mixed media by Lisa Kimberly Glickman and Jonah Migicovsky October 3 to 30. Vernissage: Sunday, October 9 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Kirkland Library, 17100 Hymus Boulevard. For more info call (514) 630-2726. PIERREFONDS-ROXBORO We are hosting a Movie Night at Westview Bible Church Saturday, October 1, featuring the feature-length documentary Irreplaceable from ‘Focus on the Family’ which explores answers to the important questions ‘What is family?’ and ‘Does family still matter in today’s society?’ Doors open at 6

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A multilingual event featuring poetry, storytelling, and music is held every first Thursday in Pincourt. See listing for more details.

p.m., movie begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 and the proceeds will benefit La Corde youth organization. Join us at 16879 Pierrefonds Blvd. For more info call (514) 626-5460 or consult http:// westviewlife.org/movie-night. PINCOURT We are entering our second year of poetry at Kafé Poe which is held every first Thursday of the month at the Faubourg de l’île Shopping Centre, 101 Cardinal-Léger Boulevard at Kaffeccino’s (right next to the bank). This is a free, multilingual event which gathers people around poetry, storytelling and music. Bring your poems or your musical talent, it’s open mic from 7 to 9 p.m. and totally non-profit. All ages and languages are welcome. The next one takes place October 6. POINTE CLAIRE Join us for a meal and help fight hunger in our community, for this second edition of Bread Basket’s Empty Bowls fundraiser, Saturday, October 1, St. Columba by the Lake Church, 11 Rodney Avenue. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dinner: 5 to 7 p.m. $25 per bowl, $5 children (soup only), $50 per family (2 craft bowls and soup for everyone). Tickets sold at the door and 100 per cent of proceeds will be donated to Corbeille de Pain / Bread Basket Lac-Saint-Louis to fight hunger. For more info call (514) 894-5850. Club Vélo Dorval is organizing a bike tour in support of Bread Basket, just before the start of Empty Bowls. Departure from St. Columba at 2 p.m., return at 4:30 p.m. $15 to participate. Registration and Info: http:// tinyurl.com/tourdevelo.

CASCA Vaudreuil-Dorion will be holding an adoption day Saturday, October 1, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., at Faubourg de l’Île Shopping Centre, 101 Cardinal-Léger Blvd. For information regarding our adoption days, contact vaudreuil@cascaorg.ca or visit www. cascaorg.ca. Please note adoption fees are requested to help us with our vet bills and other costs associated with the wellbeing of the cats under our care. ST. LAZARE Annual general meeting of the Collectif en transition. What will life be like in 2030, as Quebec must reduce its consumption of fossil fuels products by 40 per cent according to the Government’s energy policy? What can we do right now to help reach Quebec’s set target to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 37.5 per cent from 1990 levels? The Collectif en transition is a citizen’s movement launched in 2010 whose mission is to raise awareness about the issues of energy transition and to bring solutions for a more sustainable and resilient way of life. The Collectif is inviting all of its members and supporters to its AGM taking place Thursday, September 29, 7 p.m. in the Saint-Louis Hall of the St. Lazare community centre, 1301 rue du Bois. The meeting will include a brief presentation about the transition movement, a short film projection (20 minutes) and a summary of recent activities before moving on to the election of the new board members. Welcome to all! St. Lazare Inspirers Toastmasters Club welcomes you to its Open House Monday, October 3, at 7:30 p.m. We invite you to come and see for yourself what Toastmasters is all about. If you’ve wanted to improve your communication skills and become a better leader, Toastmasters could be the place for you. We meet every Monday evening at The St. Lazare Library, 1301 rue du Bois. We hope you’ll join us! For more information, visit our website at http://sli.toastmastersclubs.org.

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