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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
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Vaudreuil MNA Marie-Claude Nichols (third from right) and Vaudreuil-Dorion Mayor Guy Pilon (centre) reviewed the current state of Route Harwood with town councillors (leŌ to right) Céline CharƟer, Paul M. Normand, Rénald Gabriele, Claude Beaudoin, Robert A. Laurence, Gabriel Parent, and Vignoble Côte de Vaudreuil owner Serge Primi before announcing repaving work to be done over the next 16 weeks. See story on page 9. “There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting.” - Buddha
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St. Lazare councillors dispute version of events regarding fundraiser money John Jantak
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Controversy con�nues to swirl this week around an apparent insinua�on made by St. Lazare District 3 Councillor Brigi�e Asselin towards District 1 Councillor Lise Jolicoeur about a fundraising event to help support her daughter Patricia Jolicoeur who was cri�cally injured in an automobile accident about 10 years ago. The insinua�on was made during the regular council session on August 1 and centred around the adop�on of a mo�on to provide a $2000 nancial contribu�on to L’associa�on des gens d’affaires de St-Lazare (AGASL) for their annual golf tournament. Prior to its adop�on, District 4 Councillor Marc-André Esculier asked for a show of hands to determine which councillors supported the mo�on and those who opposed it. Both Esculier and Jolicoeur voted against it. Jolicoeur jusƟes no vote Jolicoeur stated she was against the proposal because she felt it wasn’t right to provide public funds to the AGASL. Asselin replied to Jolicoeur’s no vote by sta�ng she was surprised by her decision considering that in the three prior years, Jolicoeur had consecu�vely voted in favour of providing funding to the businessman’s associa�on. What especially troubled Jolicoeur was Asselin’s asser�on that she allegedly bene�ed directly from the funds that were provided by the AGASL from a fundraising effort in 2007 to help her daughter Patricia Jolicoeur who was severely injured when she was struck by a speeding car near her home in November 2006. Patricia remained in a coma in a chronic care facility for over four years un�l she passed away in January 2011. Not only did Jolicoeur dispute Asselin’s comment, she said it brought back painful memories about the ordeal that her family has had to endure since the accident. Jolicoeur agreed there was a fundraising campaign and she did re-
ceive a cheque through the auspices of the AGASL, but that the money was collected by a women’s so�ball associa�on and she never asked for any nancial aid from the AGASL. Asselin chasƟsed by resident The situa�on also upset at least one resident who chas�sed Asselin during the September 5 council mee�ng ques�on period for bringing up such a sensi�ve issue regarding the Jolicoeur family. Asselin disputed the cri�cism saying she never made a comment regarding the AGASL’s role in any fundraising effort, adding she was voicing a personal opinion regarding Jolicoeur’s decision not to support the golf tournament. In response to the en�re ordeal, Jolicoeur issued a press release last week in which she cri�cized Asselin for making a public statement that also put Jolicoeur’s integrity as a councillor into ques�on just because she voted against a resolu�on (see page 9 for the full communiqué). She stands by her decision and her version of events in which Asselin allegedly said that Jolicoeur benetted nancially from the AGASL during Patricia’s ordeal. AGASL responds to controversy Representa�ves from the AGASL also voiced their concerns about the press release, saying it implied the organiza�on failed to use proper accoun�ng methods to keep track of the money it receives and how it is distributed, according to President Mar�n Couture and Vice-President Michel Poitras. The statement as originally wri�en by Jolicoeur with her lawyer, said “...I received informa�on that states that there is a lack of ‘control’ over the sums raised by this organiza�on.” Couture told Your Local Journal that the comment not only discredits the AGASL for their accoun�ng prac�ces, it also puts his reputa�on as a chartered accountant into ques�on. Neither Couture nor Poitras could comment on the fundraising ac�vity that was held in 2007 on behalf of the Jolicoeur family because they were not members of the
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St. Lazare District 1 Councillor Lise Jolicoeur contested the asserƟon that she’d beneƩed directly from a fundraising event in which money was raised for her daughter aŌer she was struck by a speeding car in 2007.
associa�on at the �me. Jolicoeur acknowledged the error in the press release during a telephone interview on Wednesday morning, noting the statement should have read “... there is a lack of ‘informa�on’ over the
sums....” She also apologized for any mispercep�ons the statement may have caused to the AGASL. Mayor Robert Grimaudo declined to comment on the ma�er.
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New math It doesn’t take an MBA to understand that pouring exponen�al funding into a product line that fewer consumers are using is a bad business model. So it comes as a shock and a shake of the head to hear the latest Fraser Ins�tute think tank report that per-student spending has increased almost 25 per cent over the past decade in the province’s public schools despite declining enrolment. The report goes on to detail that the bulk of the money – 66.7 per cent – is mainly being used for staff salaries, pension plans, and benets as opposed to pedagogy. Quebec reportedly has a higher propor�on of its students in private schools than any other province in Canada leaving one to wonder why the public purse is s�ll being dipped into. People are choosing private school systems in order to have more control and more say into their children’s educa�on but the nancial fallout in the migra�on to the private system was, somehow, not reected in the longterm nego�a�ons guaranteeing tenure and re�rement funds despite the trend in public enrollment decline. With a province-wide gradua�on rate hovering around 74 per cent, the government cites lo�y goals in upping the rate to over 80 per cent. Instead of pumping more money into the public system, what’s missing from the equa�on is a tangible measure on why gradua�on success is so elusive.
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This Monarch buƩery stopped by Jack MarƟ’s St. Lazare yard in late August to pay a short visit. Do you have a photo taken in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region you’d like to submit as a Photo of the Week? Send it to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca. Due to the popularity of this feature, we’ve had many submissions and will showcase them all on our website at www.yourlocaljournal.ca/photo-of-the-week.
Dear Editor: editor@yourlocaljournal.ca Greenwood Dear Editor, I read with some astonishment that someone would complain about signage at Greenwood Centre for Living History (Your Local Journal, August 31, page 14). I have passed the house many �mes and the signs and ags seemed to be in good taste and fully acceptable. Greenwood is one of the a�rac�ons in Hudson that should make us proud and we should applaud those volunteers who devote their �me to honouring the history the house represents. I hope the by-law that permi�ed this misguided complaint can be changed without delay so the many visitors to Greenwood are able to locate the wonderful heritage museum. Clint Ward Hudson Garage Sale PoliƟcs Dear Editor, I survived my rst Labour Day weekend garage sale in Chaline Valley! A cross sec�on of residents from all over Saint-Lazare showed up and surprisingly the cha�er centered around poli�cs! People are very unhappy with the current state of affairs. Higher taxes seems to be the main pressure point and this extravagant spending has diminished the quality of life in Saint-Lazare. Millions of dollars already spent and going to be spent, for who? And what are we ge�ng? A Taj Mahal town hall? Houses are s�ll sinking and ooding with residents s�ll stuck in landslide zones, traffic has gotten a lot worse, high density developments being built in close proximity to the sewage lagoons, a downtown core with abandoned for sale buildings that need a water pumping crew every �me it rains hard to avoid ooding and a town-sponsored ‘Au Galop’ fes�val that’s seems to have lost its avor. Try driving out from Tim Horton’s and you realized the sidewalk and bike path are bigger than the car lanes! The Hydro pole is in the street and you end up in the oncoming lane when you try
to turn out. All those mee�ngs at the security commi�ee and nobody has done anything about it! Overwhelmingly from what I heard, the sen�ment is clear, taxpayers are fed up. The nice man in District 4 has been trying hard to put the brakes on spending but those who sit in the ‘Au Galop’ VIP tent are not listening. ConstanƟnos Markakis Chaline Valley resident Parent involvement Dear Editor, Every September calls are put out for parents to become involved in their children’s educa�on by par�cipa�ng at Governing Boards, Central Parents’ Commi�ees, Parent Par�cipa�on Organiza�ons, and other per�nent commi�ees. Sadly, at �mes, not enough parents heed the call. At the webcast Lester B. Pearson School Board Council mee�ng on Aug. 28, the subject of poor parent a�endance was raised. Consider the Board’s ‘Parents Commi�ee’ May mee�ng. Only 17 of 48 school representa�ves were in a�endance. As a result, the minutes read, “Requirements for quorum were not met.” That said, thanks to the Internet and social media, parents are more aware to what is happening, and can mobilize, when needed, on short no�ce. Think of the parents protes�ng last year, making human chains around schools, gh�ng for more services for their children. Consider the legal victory by parents against Quebec school boards regarding fees for instruc�onal material, textbooks, and educa�onal services. Parent involvement in the public educa�on system not only improves academic achievement, but also lends itself to having an eye on how our educa�on tax dollars are spent. Hopefully, many parents - the rst educators consider running for a posi�on and/or par�cipating on one of the aforemen�oned commi�ees. Chris Eustace Pierrefonds
Short and long-term solutions for Hudson water woes James Armstrong
Your Local Journal
The short-term strategy for Hudson’s potable water problems is to dig a new well as soon as possible while the longterm and more reliable soluƟon is to draw water from the OƩawa River which
means building a water treatment system. These were the recommendaƟons contained in the ‘Source Report –A Path Forward for our Water Supply’ presented by the Hudson CiƟzens AcƟon GroupInfrastructure Tuesday, September 5, preceding the monthly town council
meeƟng. In a 45-minute presentaƟon, Councillor Ron Goldenberg, resident Jacques Bourgeois and town employee Simon Corriveau provided a summaƟon of the commiƩee’s work and recommendaƟons. Local precipitaƟon The Town of Hudson wells draw from two underground sources: the Viviry and Alstonvale Aquifers. “What we rely upon
to build and replenish our aquifers is not reliable,” said Bourgeois in reference to local precipitaƟon levels. According to the report, precipitaƟon is less dependable with average monthly changes from year to year and unpredictable highs and lows with about 10 per cent of the rainfall inltraƟng the aquifers. ConƟnued on page 6
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Hudson Town Council welcomed Marie-Claude Besner to the post of Director of Urban Planning on Monday evening.
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THE SOAPBOX CARMEN MARIE FABIO
A dog’s life There’s a faint odour emana�ng from the oor of my office, one that can also be detected in my car, on my couch, and on my bed. It’s accompanied by fairly heavy, nostril-y breathing and is punctuated with a trail of shed white hairs for which a s�cky lint roller is never far from hand. For some people, this all might present a problem but for me, it’s a constant reminder of one of the sweetest and most loyal pets I’ve ever had. We’re coming up on the one-year anniversary of the day I adopted the aforemen�oned fat, old, and somewhat smelly Jack Russell mix, a dog who was used in a puppy mill as a breeder, popping out who knows how many puppies, and apparently kept in a trailer most of the �me. A�er being deemed too old to breed, she had a temporary home but when her owner fell ill, she ended up back on the adop�on circuit as an 8-year-old. She wasn’t smiling on her adop�on prole on the website. You can tell when a dog is smiling. She looked both scared and resigned and her foster mom Andrea later told me they did their best to photograph her to hide her weight issues, borne of – like most of us – too li�le exercise and a love of snacks. She wouldn’t even make eye-contact with me when I rst went to see her, adeptly turning away when I tried to engage her. But I was immediately taken by her calm, gentle nature. “Tell me about a typical day in Rocky’s life,” I asked Andrea as the li�le dog sat sentry by her side. “This is it,” she replied. Rocky’s ini�al lack of eye-contact changed the following weekend when I brought her home. From her harnessed posi�on in the passenger seat, she xed her liquid brown eyes on me as I drove, a trait both endearing and unnerving. I was warned she was ski�sh of tall men with salt and pepper hair, glasses, and beards – an exact descrip�on of my husband. The poor thing also wasn’t crazy about men in general and I have three teenaged boys. She ini�ally tried to curl up to my Doberman/Shepherd mix but he looked down in incredulity, then back to us, as if to say, “Wut dis? Cat?” before scampering away. And maybe that’s why she and I bonded. She wasn’t interested in ea�ng for the rst few days and was content to simply curl up next to me and sleep... and sleep... and sleep. On her rst trip to the office – where we’re lucky to be able to bring our canine friends – she slunk along the hall with what remained of her cropped tail tucked between her legs. She curled up in her li�le bed and barely moved for hours, shaking when anyone approached. It was sad. Like she didn’t know how to be a dog. Fast forward to a year later. My �mid li�le girl now walks proudly into the office, head held high. She loves running through the grass in the eld, stopping occasionally to roll on her back. She’s not yappy but has a ferocious bark if she perceives a threat. And she’s ercely protec�ve of her pack – our family. Puppies will always nd homes but older dogs, par�cularly smaller breeds, s�ll have lots of years and lots of love le� to give. I wasn’t crazy about dealing with the high energy and po�y training issues of a puppy. I did all that already with toddlers. Giving an older dog a re�rement home has been such a posi�ve inuence on everyone in the house, even the Doberman who now curls up with her, o�en using her body as a pillow. She doesn’t mind. In fact, she smiles. Consider the rewards of adopƟng an older dog. Breeds of all ages, shapes, sizes, and lineage will be showcased at the upcoming Beaconseld Pet Fair in Centennial Park September 8 and 9. See page 20 for more info.
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Continued from page 5 Wells and treatment centres The core of Hudson is served by two wells opera�ng at capacity, the Bradbury and Wellesley A wells. The original Wellesley installa�on in 1965 became unusable for potable water resul�ng in the installa�on of the Wellesley A in 1983. In addi�on, the Woodland Water Treatment Centre exceeds its capacity level at a popula�on level of 6,530. Water usage follows a predictable seasonal cycle with peaks in the summer months and lows in November and January. The demand on the supply is expected to increase as housing developments are contemplated for several areas in the near future. New well The report noted the associated benets of installing a new well as soon as possible; several poten�al sites have been iden�ed, infrastructure and experienced personnel are in place, and the source of water is plen�ful. According to the report a best-case scenario �meline for installing a new well is 12 months with a capital expenditure of an es�mated $1.3 million. River water The long-term solu�on of building a treatment plant for processing water from the O�awa River was presented as a reliable and limitless source of potable water. It is however, a more expensive solu�on with an es�mated capital expenditure of $12 to $15 million with an approximate yearly opera�ng expensive of $400,000 per year. These es�mates do not include use of exis�ng staff or partnerships with neighboring municipali�es. Steering CommiƩee and feasibility study The report strongly recommended to council that a steering commi�ee be created immediately to oversee the installa�on of the new well and begin the detailed feasibility study for the long-term solu�on. Councillor Goldenberg invited residents interested in serving on the steering commi�ee to contact him a�er the mee�ng.
ReacƟon from residents There appeared to be general support from those in a�endance for the recommenda�ons put forward by the report. Concerns were raised regarding how safe the river water is for human consump�on given that treated and untreated sewage is disposed in the river. “I don’t have a detailed answer for you,” replied Goldenberg. He said many communi�es currently draw water from the river and that treatment regula�ons are very stringent. “That’s something that will have to be taken into considera�on when the feasibility study is done,” he added. “I think that the commi�ee has done wonderful work,” said Jamie Nicholls a�er the presenta�on. “That there will be a steering commi�ee in place is a posi�ve development.” “The sense I get, is that there is buyin, which is very encouraging,” said Bill Nash when asked what he thought of the reac�on to the presenta�on. Nash is a member of the commi�ee that prepared the report. Both Nicholls and Nash are running as candidates for mayor of Hudson in the up-coming municipal elec�on. Town Clerk and Director of Urban Planning Council approved the hiring of Melissa Legault as Town Clerk and MarieClaude Besner as Director of Urban Planning. Legault, a lawyer, will be taking up her du�es as the Quebec municipal elec�ons approach in November. Besner is replacing Nathalie Lavoie who recently vacated the posi�on a�er 15 years of employment with the town. Hudson Heartbeat Community Farm The land lease to Hudson Heartbeet Community Farm and the Hudson Food Collec�ve was also approved on Monday evening. In a second mo�on, improvements to the property located next to the dog park on Main Road and opposite Thompson Park include sources of potable and non-potable water and toilet facili�es. “We need them for people using the dog park as well as Thompson Park,” said Councilor Nathalie Best, “they are not only for the farm.”
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Hudsonites Pierre Lanctôt and Carole Ménard, who bought a home at the corner of Côte St. Charles and Ridge ve years ago because it reected the town’s reputa�on of being a ‘green space heaven,’ are calling on council to revise its tree-cu�ng by-laws following the destruc�on of a 100-foot high privacy tree wall and many shrubs by their next-door neighbour this past weekend. “We were totally surprised and helpless by this ac�on as the brand-new owner of that property did not have the courtesy of informing us in advance of his plans to destroy this tree and green space area,” said the couple in a le�er to Mayor Ed Prévost and all councillors. “Old and sick trees were marked in red by the city staff as approved to cut down but what transpired was unnecessary and truly inconsiderate of his neighbours and the community of Hudson that cherish trees and green space.” Permit was issued They go on to say, “Not only did we try to politely share our concerns with the property owner once we realized what was happening by noon on Saturday, August 26, we also contacted the emergency service #311 (who showed up four hours later) as the town hall ofces were closed on Saturday. The #311 team ended up being helpless once they showed up as they could only conrm a permit had been issued by the town to cut down trees.” The le�er con�nues, “The town had marked with red paint the trees to be cut down with a permit. However, any trees that could not be cut down whatsoever (with a minimum of 25-cm diameter) were probably impossible to reconcile
a�er the fact without proper photos or plans being done before the cut-down. All in all, probably in excess of 100 trees of all sizes were cut down.” Quality of life affected On Monday, Ménard said Carl Seguin of the town’s Urban Planning and Environment department visited them. “He discussed the situa�on with us and displayed both professionalism and compassion. Unfortunately the trees are gone and even he cannot rec�fy any wrongdoing. “It was sheer carnage and why on a long weekend when town offices were closed?” said Lanctôt. “The quality of life in our en�re backyard has been dras�cally reduced and the inside of our house on the south side is now completely exposed. We also suspect the value of our property has been nega�vely affected. Comparison to St. Lazare guidelines “But the damage is now done and while Carole and I, as concerned ci�zens and lovers of trees and forests, cannot bring back the 100 or so trees and shrubs that were cut down, we want to do all that we can so that other Hudson residents will never have to experience what we just did.” Added Ménard, “It is very clear that our current tree-cu�ng guidelines are totally inadequate and not representa�ve of a community that cherishes green space and trees. Right now, the minimum diameter needed to cut down a tree with a permit in Hudson is 25 cen�metres compared to St. Lazare where it is three cen�metres. “We need to make our tree cu�ng guidelines more stringent, we need to make sure we have different bylaws for exis�ng residen�al proper�es versus new residen�al development, and we
PHOTO COURTESY PIERRE LANCTÔT
Standing in front of what liƩle is leŌ of their privacy tree wall cut down by their neighbour this past weekend, Pierre Lanctôt and Carole Ménard are seeking new tree-cuƫng by-laws and regulaƟons to ensure that it does not happen again to other Hudson residents.
need to factor in a certain element of exis�ng privacy factors especially with direct neighbours into our guidelines.” Response from council In response to the le�er signed by Ménard and Lanctôt, Councillor Deborah Woodhead repesen�ng District 5 in which they live, told Your Local Journal just before going to press, “On behalf of the Town of Hudson, I can assure them that we will be studying this case. At this point in �me our by-laws were adhered to. But this case is a good reminder to all of us that when we plan major work on
our property it is always a good idea to communicate with our neighbours.”
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given by the undersigned, that the 2018 calendar of regular council meetings of the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges was adopted, and that the meeting will be held on Wednesdays in room 119 located at 280 Harwood Boulevard in Vaudreuil-Dorion and will begin at 7:30 p.m. as follow: • • • • • •
January 24th February 28th March 28th April 18th (3rd Wednesday) May 23rd June 13th (2nd Wednesday)
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July - No meeting August 29th September 26th October 24th November 28th December - No meeting
and that the 2018 calendar of regular meetings of the Administrative Committee of the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges was adopted, and that the meetings will be held on Wednesdays in room 119 located at 280 Harwood Boulevard in VaudreuilDorion and will begin at 1:30 p.m. as follow: • • • • • •
January 17th (3rd Wednesday) February 7th (1st Wednesday) March 7th (1st Wednesday) April 11th May 9th June 6th (1st Wednesday)
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July 4th (1st Wednesday) August 15th (3rd Wednesday) September 12th October 10th November 7th (1st Wednesday) December 5th (1st Wednesday)
GIVEN AT VAUDREUIL-DORION, this 31st day of August in the year two thousand and seventeen (2017). GUY-LIN BEAUDOIN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY/TREASURER Thursday, September 7, 2017
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SomeƟme overnight between August 26 and 27, a 40-year-old pink marble Indonesian garden fountain was stolen from the grounds of Cramer Nursery in Notre-Dame-de-L’Île-Perrot on DonQuichoƩe Boulevard. Owners say the fountain, valued at up
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to $10,000 compared to others on the internet, weighed hundreds of pounds and likely needed two people to liŌ it. Anyone with informaƟon on this theŌ is asked to contact the Sûreté du Québec at (450) 424-1212 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-711-1800.
Repaving for Vaudreuil-Dorion’s notorious Route Harwood James Armstrong
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The potholes, bumps, cracks, and broken asphalt that comprise Route Harwood between Highway 40 and Highway 20 are about to disappear in a paving project slated to begin before the end of September. MNA for Vaudreuil MarieClaude Nichols made the announcement at a press conference held Wednesday, September 6, at Vignoble Côte de Vaudreuil.
“It is my pleasure to bring highly an�cipated good news,” said Nichols as she announced that the Ministère des Transports, de la Mobilité durable
I feel good! - Vaudreuil-Dorion Mayor Guy Pilon
et de l’Électrica�on des transports is providing up to $2,158,846 in nancial aid to the city of Vaudreuil-Dorion for the paving project. The total cost of the
project is $4,317,691 with the town taking responsibility for 50 per cent of the cost. Nichols said the 8.9 kilometres of newly paved road will ensure the safety of drivers and is part of the Rehabilita�on of Local Roads Network Program, an accelerated investment in the local road network. “I feel good,” sang Mayor Guy Pilon as he danced to the beat of the James Brown classic on his way to the podium. “We have been wai�ng for this announcement for many years,” he said.
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The Route Harwood paving project announcement made Wednesday, September 6 was a joyful moment for Vaudreuil–Dorion Mayor Guy Pilon.
“In 2016, it was on the list of most damaged highways of the Montérégie,” he added. The Canadian Automobile Associa�on (CAA) of Quebec 2016 Worst Roads List pegged it in third place on a list of three for the Montérégie region, behind fellow dubious award-winners in Ormstown and Saint-Hyacinthe. Mayor Pilon said the work would be done in the most ecological and economical way possible. “They will be using a machine that li�s the old asphalt, recycles it, and reuses it as paving,” said Pilon referring to a type of cold recycling process. The paving project is expected to last for 16 weeks.
Arrest in Saint-Lazare A 23-year-old man was arrested September 5 following an accident that occurred around 5:30 p.m. Sûreté du Québec (SQ) spokesperson Sgt. Ingrid Asselin reports the man ed the scene on foot following the collision in which the care he was driving collided with a school bus on Cité-des-Jeunes Boulevard in Saint-Lazare. There were no children aboard. The man was apprehended not far from the scene near the railroad tracks. He was transported to hospital to be treated for minor injuries. He faces possible charges of hit and run, failure to insure a vehicle, and not respec�ng release condi�ons of having an alcohol meter in his vehicle. His vehicle was seized for 30 days.
Communiqué issued by St. Lazare Councillor Lise Jolicœur Councillor Lise Jolicoeur wishes to reestablish the facts following statements made publicly by Councillor Brigi�e Asselin to the effect that she should not have opposed the adop�on of a resolu�on to provide a sum of money to the ‘Associa�on des gens d’affaires de Saint-Lazare’. Ms. Jolicœur stated, “I am exercising my role as a municipal councillor with integrity and in the interest of all ci�zens. It is true that in the past, the trust created for my daughter who had been involved in a very serious accident had received several dona�ons, including one from the Associa�on. However, I condemn the a�tude of Councillor Asselin, who recently cri�cized me for opposing the adop�on of a resolu�on to contribute nancially to the organiza�on of the Associa�on’s golf tournament on the basis that I had personally received money from them. This is absolutely false and undermines my integrity. To imply that I personally beneted from these sums is an unjus�ed a�ack. Addi�onally, Ms. Asselin breached her obliga�ons under the Code of Ethics for Elected Officials.
Indeed, a member of the Municipal Council must promote respect in its rela�ons with the other members of the Municipal Council. The integrity and honour of the func�on must prevail, and spreading misinforma�on is not consistent with the spirit of the code. Under municipal law, elected municipal officials have the obliga�on to vote. They are free in conscience to vote for or against any measures proposed by the Municipal Council. Under the circumstances, Councillor Jolicoeur did not see how her objec�on to the adop�on of a resolu�on to grant a sum of money had been so badly received by the members of the Municipal Council and, in par�cular, by Ms. Asselin.
Ms. Jolicœur added, “Recently, I obtained informa�on that suggests that there is a total lack of informa�on over the sums raised by this organiza�on. Signicant surpluses have been iden�ed and I did not see how we could jus�fy gran�ng public funds in such a situa�on. My decision was made in the interest of all and I intend to con�nue, when I disagree with the chosen direc�ons, to speak up and, if necessary, to oppose the adop�on of certain measures. I sincerely hope that through this interven�on, the ci�zens of Saint-Lazare will be able to be�er understand the situa�on.” Finally, Councillor Jolicoeur declared, “I only wish that the members of the
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PARRYWINKLE JAMES PARRY What a washout of a Labour Day long weekend! Well, except for Saturday that is. And all thanks to Hurricane Harvey way down south in ba�led, beleaguered Texas nally impac�ng upon us here in our neck of the woods. Not only in terms of bucke�ngdown weather but also at the pump with gas prices at many sta�ons skyrocke�ng. Ah waddya gonna do? At least we didn’t have to PHOTO BY call in the Army this �me around or be rescued in MAURICE JEFFERIES part by a Dunkirk-like volunteer o�lla as they have been in the Lone Star State for the past couple of weeks. Talk about pleas for help being answered and neighbours helping neighbours and even strangers they had never met before. Truly heartwarming! --------------PLEASE PATRICK, PLEASE - Meanwhile, here in Hudson and for purely personal reasons, I’m making a plea of my own and nothing to do with ooding. Patrick Dempsey, if you are reading this between takes while starring in The Truth about the Harry Quebert Affair being shot here and environs, please contact me ASAP. My job here at Your Local Journal is on the line. This, I hasten to add, a�er 10 years of dedicated service reporting on all the posi�ve news that’s t to print in our fair burg. Permit me to explain. I received a call from my publisher, Monique Bissonne�e, this past week, obviously with the full support of the en�re staff, asking - make that virtually demanding - that I get a personal interview with you. Preferably at YLJ’s office so that they - together with my beau�ful Sunshine - can all be there to hold my pen or whatever. That being said, I have to admit that I have never watched a single episode of Grey’s Anatomy but I’m told you were absolutely brilliant. And I’m now your biggest fan. Or will be. So please Patrick, do get in touch. My future depends on it. And, if you don’t, I suspect that my days here at YLJ are numbered! --------------ROY’S ROLES - Okay, so that was obviously all kind of tongue in cheek dear readers. And besides, I did get a personal interview with one of the other ‘stars’ in the movie this week. None other than Hudson’s very own 89-year-old Roy Ellio�, who in the past 40 years has appeared in exactly 315 lms shot in our region being directed by such luminaries as Sir Richard A�enborough and George Clooney. And starring big names such as the late Paul Newman, Sir Anthony Hopkins, John Travolta, Cate Blanche�, Jodie Foster, and Hugh Jackman. Alright, so he didn’t actually appear alongside them. As always, he was an extra. Playing everything from a priest to a farmer to a dead body - a role for which he actually audi�oned. In fact, you name any movie shot here - including The Appren�ceship of Duddy Kravitz, his rst four decades ago - and Roy has probably been in it. Somewhere. And some�mes, by his own admission, on the cu�ng-room oor! This �me around, he’s playing a diner in a two-day shoot in Frelighsburg. Laughed Roy, “One of the joys of being a movie extra is if you live in Hudson, they will cast you in a part miles away. “I am working in Frelighsburg, 174 kilometres from my hometown and I had to be here by 6 a.m. while my friend who lives in Brossard is working in Hudson. What a wonderful life!” Not that Roy, a former RCMP officer, master chef aboard transatlan�c liners who once personally served Princess Elizabeth in Canada before she became Queen six months later, an�que Bri�sh car buff, and store detec�ve at Eaton’s for 25 years, would have it any other way. “There’s a saying in the movie business and it’s par�cularly true for extras such as myself,” says Roy. “And that is ‘hurry up and wait.’ It can make for very long days but it keeps me ac�ve and healthy. And it seems that these days whenever there is a small part for a wrinkly old guy, I get the call! Sheesh, I almost asked him for his autograph. But then I already have it. Way to go Roy. And see you at the movies! --------------SUPER SALE - Meanwhile, I hope to see many of you at the annual St. James’ Church Consignment Sale this Saturday, September 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 642 Main Road PHOTO BY JAMES PARRY in Hudson. A wonderful community In one of his favourite roles, Roy Elini�a�ve not to be missed! lio� as the bobby on the beat conduc�ng local traffic during a recent And that’s a wrap! car show in Hudson. E-mail: crea�on@videotron.ca
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John Lachlan Stewart as a train in HVT’s puppetry and Canadian historical epic, Louis Riel, running at Hudson Village Theatre this weekend.
Métis hero Louis Riel brought back to life at Hudson Village Theatre Live-action puppet epic steams through early Canadian history September 7-10 James Parry
Your Local Journal
At a �me when many controversial poli�cal leaders who played a key role in the history of both Canada and the U.S. are being ques�oned by revisionists, the latest show being staged at Hudson Village Theatre opening tonight, Thursday, September 7, and running through Sunday, September 10, could not be more appropriate. A produc�on of RustWerk Renery based on the graphic novel by Chester Brown and �tled Louis Riel: A ComicStrip Stage Play, this live-ac�on puppet epic takes an intrepid look at some of our na�on’s founders as it steams through early Canadian history, revealing a rugged and treacherous landscape both in life and poli�cs. Including, according to RustWerk co-founder and director, Zach Fraser, Louis Riel, the Canadian poli�cian o�en referred to as the ‘Father of Manitoba’ and the Mé�s hero who fought to preserve his people’s rights and culture and who was hanged in 1885 for having led a rebellion against the Canadian government at the �me. Says Fraser, “Despite Riel’s troubling visions and personal discussions with God, he was a gi�ed leader in a �me when defying the dominant society was a treacherous affair. And in this produc�on we bring his story to life with simple two-dimensional black and white puppets animated by ve performers playing mul�ple roles. And any community living as a minority struggling to protect its place within a larger society will appreciate this unique and compelling tale. A rare treat for graphic novel fans, his-
tory buffs, and puppet lovers of all ages too.” To be sure, Louis Riel; A Comic-Strip Stage Play is charged with controversy and irreverence in its depic�on of Canada’s historical gures and RustWerk’s eerily naïve, yet remarkably evoca�ve puppets are right off the page; a tribute to the vibrant and stunning ar�stry of Chester Brown. But it also makes for a gripping adventure story, part history lesson, and a completely fascina�ng night out at the theatre.
I’ve been teaching at John Abbo� b College for several years and have several students from Hudson, so it’s very special for us to perform here. - Zach Fraser
Says Fraser, “A few years ago, we brought our show, ‘...and Stockings for the Ladies’, to HVT. It’s such a charming theatre and so apropos that the story unfolds when the Canadian railway was being constructed, and here we are performing in this historic, s�ll-ac�ve train sta�on. I’ve been teaching at John Abbo� College for several years and have several students from Hudson, so it’s very special for us to perform here.” A free copy of Chester Brown’s graphic novel about Louis Riel, published by Drawn and Quarterly, will be given away to one lucky �cketholder at every performance and books will also be on sale in the HVT lobby. For reserva�ons call the Box Office at (450) 458-5361 or go to hvtbox@videotron.ca.
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Grey skies and a steady drizzle didn’t deter the visitors from across the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region from coming to Pointe-du-Moulin Historical Park in Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot September 3 for the sixth annual Fes�val de la SOUP
Two Vaudreuil-Soulanges elected officials recognized
(Symbol of Openness and Union of Peoples). The rst place amateur winner, for the second year in a row, was the team of students from Collège Bourget who took the Golden Ladle honours for the roasted sweet corn chowder with bacon. ConƟnued on page 19
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Jean A. Lalonde, Prefect of the Vaudreuil-Soulanges MRC and Mayor of Très-Saint-Rédempteur is a nalist for the Jean-Marie-Moreau Award, which recognizes the excep�onal commitment of a municipal elected official in his community. The winners will be unveiled at the 76th Congress of the Quebec Federa�on of Municipali�es, to be held on September 28, 29 and 30 in Quebec City.
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While pain�ng is a rela�vely cheap and easy way to brighten up any room, take a minute to look
down and consider what you’re standing on – upda�ng your ooring adds value to your home and the myriad op�ons available today meet every budget.
Don’t be in�midated by the installa�on process. While you can opt for hiring a professional, many oor coverings can be installed by the homeowners themselves with advice from the retailer and a large selec�on of online instruc�ons, from both amateurs and professionals. FloaƟng oor Typically a composite material, oa�ng ooring is a tongue-ingroove click t with a durable nish that is suitable for high-traffic areas. Laminates offer a variety of colours and woodgrain textures and rather than being glued or nailed to the substrate, can be installed, or ‘oated,’ directly over exis�ng ooring, usually with a thin layer of foam directly underneath. While no oor nailers are required, you will, at some point, need to cut the pieces to t walls and corners. Brave souls could use a hand
saw but you’re be�er off with a circular or mitre saw with a high toothcount blade, or a jigsaw if cu�ng curves. Hardwood oor More labour intensive but be�er for resale value. Possible for do-ityourselfers but prepare for a physical workout. This requires the use of a compression-powered ooring tool, generally available at rental outlets. As with oa�ng oor, cu�ng pieces to t is inevitable. Hardwood ooring comes in both pre-nished and unnished surfaces and while the former saves the sanding and Varathane applica�on step, it’s generally more expensive and doesn’t provide a truly uniform surface. However, prenished surfaces save a messy, smelly, and difficult step in the installa�on. Ceramics Ranging from intricate mosaics to larger-footprint �les, ceramics offer a classic look offering durability and value. And while installa�on can be labour intensive, being properly prepared with the right tools will help you succeed. ConƟnued on page 17
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Continued from page 16 A proper suboor is an absolute necessity to ensure a stable base and, as with any renova�on job, the right tools are a must. Pre-mixed adhesives and grout cost more but save a step in the
process. Depending on the thickness, oor �les can be cut by hand but consider buying or ren�ng an electric wet �le saw to save yourself some aggrava�on. Follow all direc�ons to the le�er and – most importantly – exercise pa�ence. Tiling is an art form that shouldn’t be rushed. As with any ooring installa�on, your star�ng point is cri�cal. Make sure your star�ng point is accurately
measured. If you’re off a li�le at the beginning of the job, you’ll be off a lot by the end. There are many ooring op�ons to consider in all price ranges from vinyl to marble and all products inbetween. Talk to your ooring retailer to determine what’s best for you in terms of product cost, installa�on, and durability.
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The Naked Eye Jules-Pierre Malartre
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Summer is almost gone, but it doesn’t mean the end of your stargazing evenings. In fact, fall is even beƩer for amateur astronomy since the cooler temperatures can yield a steadier atmosphere and clearer skies. Mercury, Venus and Mars in the Early Morning Sky If you haven’t had the opportunity to see the planet Mercury so far this year, September is your best chance yet. On
Mercury, Venus and Mars in the early predawn sky of September 12 (image generated on SkySafari 5 for the iPad — see www. skysafariastronomy.com).
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Some of the more easily idenƟable constellaƟons of the September night sky (image generated on SkySafari 5 for the iPad — see www.skysafariastronomy.com).
Jupiter and the crescent Moon in the early evening sky of September 21 (image generated on SkySafari 5 for the iPad — see www.skysafariastronomy.com).
above the horizon, which makes it easier to noƟce it before it disappears in the glare of the rising sun. Over the few days following September 12, you can catch Mercury, Venus and Mars in the predawn eastern sky. It’s a great chance to see a rare meeƟng of those planets. You’ll have to get up preƩy early, but the sight is worth the trouble. September 20’s New Moon A ‘New Moon’ merely means that the moon is located on the same side of Earth as the sun, which makes it ‘invisible’ in the night sky. This is the best Ɵme of the month to observe faint objects such as galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters because there is no moonlight to interfere with your eyesight and the night sky will appear darker. This month, take this opportunity to familiarize yourself with some of the more easily recognizable constellaƟons of the night sky. You can download and print a very handy sky chart from the website of the Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium at http://espacepourlavie.ca/en/monthlysky/early-birds-will-love-september. Use the map to spot a few constellaƟons this
evening, and go back the next evening, without the map, and see if you can sƟll nd and recognize those constellaƟons. A few of the easier ones include Lyra, Cassiopeia, Ursa Major and Hercules. Have fun. Jupiter in the early evening sky of September 21 If geƫng up at the crack of dawn to see Mercury is not your thing, you can always opt to catch Jupiter, our solar system’s largest planet, in the early evening sky of September 21. Shortly aŌer sunset, look for the crescent moon near the horizon. You will see a bright ‘star’ to the moon’s leŌ—it’s actually Jupiter. September 22—Autumnal Equinox This won’t really have any bearing on your stargazing acƟviƟes, but it’s an important astronomical event that signals the day when the sun shines directly on the equator, which means there will be nearly equal amounts of day and night that day. This corresponds to the rst day of fall in our hemisphere, but in the Southern Hemisphere, it’s called the vernal equinox, and it corresponds to the rst day of spring.
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The English Gardener A real jewel of a weed James Parry
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It seems last week’s column in which I turned the spotlight on Mother Nature’s little helpers rePHOTO BY GREG JONES ally piqued the interest of a whole bunch of readers who e-mailed me that they were now on the lookout for endangered bumblebees in their own gardens. And more than one were intrigued by my reference to my love of Jewelweed now in full flower in many parts of our region, including Hudsonite, Linda Voortman, who wrote, “Always enjoy your column James, but why would you love a weed?” Well, Linda, while obviously they can be a real pain in the butt if they become too invasive, threatening the survival of other species and are not always welcome in a small, well-manicured garden, I always find the word ‘weed’ a bit of a misnomer. After all, Lupins are invasive and grow wild in the Maritimes and yet
we treasure them here. Ditto for Poppies in parts of France which are also considered to be weeds. And the list goes on. But getting back to Jewelweed - or Impatiens Capensis, to give its correct nomenclature - the basic reason that I am a big fan is that they are simply beautiful - their flowers looking for all the world like mini Orchids - and the bees just love them. An annual self-seeding plant, it comes in a variety of heights from 3 to 7-feet tall, and colours encompassing orange, yellow, dark red spotted, pink, and fuchsia. And if you don’t like where they are growing, they are so easy to pull out before they actually set seed as summer comes to a close. And here’s the fun part, particularly for youngsters. Just lightly touch the seed pod and the seeds, if ripe, explode all over the place with a pop that startles the hell out of them and never fails to have them laughing hilariously. Which is why they are often called Touch-MeNots! As for the stems, these are somewhat translucent, succulent, and on some plants they will have swollen or
darkened nodes which only add to their beauty. Hold the leaves underwater and they appear to be silver or jeweled which is possibly where the common name comes from. Both stems and leaves, incidentally, are a veritable medicine cabinet in themselves and are praised for their skin healing properties being used by herbalists as an immediate treatment for Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, and other plant-induced rashes in that they counter-react with the chemicals in such irritation-causing plants. Moreover, poultices and salves from Jewelweed have long been a folk remedy for such things as bruises, burns, insect bites, and cuts. So the next time you have been exposed to such nasty weeds, if you are lucky enough to find a Jewelweed, just slice the stem and rub its juicy inside on the problem area. You will feel the relief immediately! In closing, I will never forget the time I was over in England a few years ago, when I spotted a magnificent singlestemmed 6-foot specimen - just like some I have growing in my garden - on the banks of a little river in Yorkshire. “Wow, you have those here too?” I asked my late sister Kathleen. “Oh, yes.” she replied. “We call them a British orchid and they are a protected species!” Go figure! Until next time, have fun in your garden and if anyone out there would like
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This magnificent pink 7-ft. Jewelweed, photographed in front of my window, is a joy to behold from both inside and outside while watching busy bees buzzing from one flower to another.
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Golden Ladle honours for grilled sweet corn chowder with bacon went to the team of students from Collège Bourget – their second first-place finish in two years.
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Continued from page 12 Second place Silver Ladle honours were bestowed upon the VaudreuilSoulanges Palliative Care Residence (VSPCR) for a creamy chicken soup with gnocchi and third place Bronze Ladle finish went to the Cercle de Fermières Vaudreuil for their zucchini and garlic soup. In the professional category, Le Groupe Maurice captured the Golden Ladle for their cauliflower soup with maple bacon and sharp cheddar chips.
Though he didn’t claim a top-three finish this year, last year’s Bronze Ladle winner, Vaudreuil-Soulanges MP Peter Schiefke was back with a batch of his smoky white bean and Chorizo sausage favadas. “The thing about this event is it doesn’t matter who wins and who loses,” said Schiefke. “The whole community wins. We all get to share soups from different cultures and backgrounds. One of the best things you can do as a community is share food.” See more photos on our Facebook page
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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 free events, non-profit, and community based groups. ety. He will address the subject of the laborious restoraƟon of the last surviving Canadian North Star under way at the CASM in Rockcliffe by the Project North Star Associa�on of Canada. Mee�ng starts promptly at 11 a.m. at the Pointe Claire Legion Hall, 365 St-Louis Avenue. Light lunch is provided, for which a $5 voluntary landing fee is requested. Anyone interested in the history of civil or military avia�on is welcome. For further informa�on call Ron at (450) 463-1998.
BEACONSFIELD The Beaconseld Pet Fair returns to the grounds of Centennial Park September 8 and 9 showcasing a large number of animal rescue organiza�ons, vendors, and exhibitors. The event features a Parade of Adoptees, dog agility demonstra�ons, face-pain�ng for the kids, and a blessing of the animals. Have your photo taken with our mascot! Join us at 288 Beaconseld Boulevard between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Don’t shop, adopt! You’re welcome to bring your own dog along provided it’s kept on a leash.
The Lakeshore Associa�on of Ar�sts presents its annual Art by the Lake show in associa�on with On Rock Community Services and Food Bank, September 9 and 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Stewart Hall, 176 Lakeshore Road. Event will take place outdoors if sunny, indoors if raining. Raffle of artwork ‘Follow the Porchlight Home’ by Nancy Overbury. For more info, see www.artlakeshore.com.
HUDSON The Hudson & Region Studio Tour is back. Vernissage takes place Friday, September 15, from 3 to 8 p.m. Tour con�nues Saturday, September 16, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, September 17, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visit 18 local ar�sts and ar�sans exhibi�ng in their home studios. For maps and more info see www.hudsonstudiotour.com or Facebook/hudsonstudiotour. Free entry. The Hudson Historical Society is hosting a pictorial essay �tled ‘Barns - Classic Structures across the land, a pictorial history’ presented by Rod Hodgson. The history of our region has deep roots in agricultural ac�vity. There are many kinds of farming, crops, dairy, beef, poultry, etc. The barns, many s�ll standing from years gone by, are a link to our farming past, present and future. Please join us for this interes�ng presenta�on Monday, September 11, 7:30 p.m., St. James Church Hall, 642 Main Road. The Hudson Scou�ng group will be holding their open house and registraƟon Monday, September 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre, 394 Main Road. Any youth interested in nding out more or joining Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, or Ventures should come for the session. On Saturday, September 16, Greenwood presents Treasures in the Aƫc, its own ‘An�ques Roadshow’ where for $5 per ar�cle, expert appraisers will evaluate coins, an�ques, art, china, silver, vinyl records, and collec�bles of all kinds. Gold buyer on site. Vintage sale. ‘Mile high’ apple pies for purchase. Hot apple pie and ice cream and scones in tea room. Join us at St. James Church Hall, 642 Main Road from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More info at greenwood-centrehudson.org. The First Annual Hudson Porchfest will be held Saturday, September 9, from 12 to 5 p.m. Musicians will be playing on porches generously donated by Hudsonites for our fes�val, all within walking distance from the town centre. There will be a variety of great music to be heard, including folk, bluegrass, rock, classical, and jazz. Come meet the friendly people of our twee li�le town and hear the amazing music that hap20
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Brian Gallagher and Tamara Clark from the band Happenstance will be one of the performing acts at Hudson’s First Annual Porchfest musical event this coming Saturday, September 9. See Hudson lisƟng for more details.
pens here! The event is free with any dona�ons going to Le Pont/Bridging Food Bank. Porchfest is produced by the Hudson Bluegrass Society. For more info, see hudsonporchfest2017.weebly.com. The Hudson Terry Fox Run will be taking place Sunday, September 17, at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre, 394 Main Road. Registra�on will begin at 11 a.m. and the actual run will start at 12 p.m. The run will start and end at the Community Centre and the 1.5 km, 5 km and 10 km (2 – 5 km laps) routes will be through the village. You can par�cipate in this by running, walking, or cycling. For more informa�on please contact Sheena Purcell at (450) 458-2188. St. Mary’s free Drop-In Centre for young Moms & Tots starts up again September 12. Children aged 0 to 5 years welcome every Tuesday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Coffee provided for free. Join us at 261 Main Road in Como. PINCOURT Kafe Poe open-mic night takes place September 7 and the rst Thursday of every month from 7 to 9 p.m. at Kaffecino in Faubourg de l’Île Shopping Centre, 101 Cardinal-Léger Boulevard. Join us for a bilingual evening of story-telling, poetry, and music. The mic is yours. CASCA Vaudreuil-Dorion will be holding two cat adopƟon days, Saturday, September 9, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., at Faubourg de l’Île Shopping Cen-
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tre, 101 Cardinal-Léger Blvd. and one at Finnegan’s Market, 775 Main Road, Hudson, between 10 a.m. 4 p.m. (please note: weather permi�ng). For informa�on regarding our adop�on days, contact vaudreuil@cascaorg.ca or visit our website at 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 The Lakeshore Crea�ve S�tchery Guild (LCSG) will host its 42nd exhibiƟon of needle arts at Stewart Hall Cultural Centre Saturday and Sunday, September 16 and 17. Admission is free. Showcasing the works of its members, the exhibi�on will display over 200 pieces of ne needlework, in a wide variety of embroidery techniques and in a range of formats, including framed works, tablecloths and linens, and decora�ve pieces. Formed in 1971, LCSG www.lcsg-gtal. ca is a non-prot organiza�on aimed at promo�ng and teaching the art of embroidery in the Montreal area. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in embroidery, from novice to expert. For more informa�on on the exhibi�on, contact Dina Iwanycky at (514) 486-8683 or lcsg.gtal@gmail.com. Re�ree from Air Canada a�er a 32 year career, Captain Bill Tate will be welcomed as guest speaker at the September 21 mee�ng of the Montreal Chapter of the Canadian Avia�on Historical Soci-
Join the more than 10,000 everyday heroes from across the country par�cipa�ng in the 27th annual Parkinson SuperWalk, taking place September 10 at John Abbot College. Registra�on starts at 12 p.m. and the walk begins at 1:30 p.m. Parkinson’s affects over 100,000 Canadians; a number expected to increase substan�ally in the coming years, with 25 Canadians diagnosed each day. It is a disease of the brain that touches almost every aspect of daily living, including movement, mood, speech, eating and drinking, cogni�ve abili�es and even sleep. Take part in the walk or support someone who will be walking. Register today at www.parkinsonsuperwalk.ca for a fun, family ou�ng with a special purpose. Or contact Lisa Mintz at 1-800-565-3000 ext. 3327 or Lisa. Mintz@parkinson.ca. ST. LAZARE St. Lazare author Catherine Chandler will be launching her book of poetry �tled ‘The Frangible Hour’ winner of the 2016 Richard Wilbur Award, September 23, 1 to 3 p.m. at Bibliothèque Saint-Lazare, 1275 rue du Bois. A reading from the book will take place along with a reading by Hudson authors Jon Torrell and Serge Sabourin from their book, ‘The White Handkerchief and Other Stories.’ VAUDREUIL-DORION Free videoconference in English Join us for an interac�ve videoconference presented by Myra Siminovitch, B.Sc., MBA, Physiotherapist, to increase your awareness and understanding of osteoporosis. Wednesday, September 20, 9:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Centre d’Hébergement de Vaudreuil (in front of Cité-des-Jeunes High School) 408 StCharles Avenue, in the Salle Guy Robillard. For informa�on and reserva�ons, contact Fred Agnew at (450) 424-5727, ext. 227 or �agnew@ree.qc.ca.
Fall Bounty Stretching your fall bounty through the winter months C.J. Maxwell
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Summer’s end means harves�ng nature’s bounty but unless you’re planning on ea�ng nothing but tomatoes for the next three weeks, it’s �me to look at preserving your fruits, veggies, and herbs. Canning has long been the preferred method of preserva�on but it entails an investment of both money and �me. For the ski�sh, canning and preserving lessons are offered and even group ‘canins’ have become a rage, according to the New York Times. But if you’re unwilling to jump headin to the wide-mouth Mason jars and hot-water steriliza�on baths, freezing your abundant crops is also a viable op�on, provided a few prepara�on steps are followed. Apples Homemade applesauce freezes beau�fully and, when cooked with the skins on, results in a lovely pink hue. Cook the cut, cored and peeled (if desired) apples in boiling water with the addi�on of lemon juice to prevent browning. A�er adding your personal touches of sweeteners and/or spices, pack into rigid
containers leaving an inch of expansion room. Freeze for up to 12 months. Even apple slices from a bumper crop can be frozen for later use in pies and apple-crisp recipes. Peel, core, and slice before tossing with diluted lemon juice. Lay slices out individually on parchment paper to prevent clumping. Once frozen, transfer to freezer bags and use within 8 months. Carrots Much like apples, carrots can be boiled un�l so� and with the addi�on of either chicken or vegetable stock, ginger, and shot of cream, be puréed into a lovely cream of carrot soup, perfect for a warm meal when the snow is ying. If you want to freeze carrots – whole or sliced – for use in recipes throughout the winter months, you’ll need to ‘blanch’ them rst by parboiling for about three minutes to preserve their fresh-picked taste and colour. Transfer to freezer bags and store for up to a year. Tomatoes While tomatoes can be frozen whole a�er a quick parboil, they won’t retain their shape or texture. As long as you’re going to the trouble of pulling out the big pot and boiling water, you may as
well whip up a garden-fresh tomato sauce. Remove core and stem with a sharp knife and drop tomatoes into boiling water un�l the skin begins to split. Transfer to cool water and the skins will easily peel off. Sauté some onions in olive oil un�l translucent. S�r in minced garlic to taste, being careful not to burn it. Top with peeled, whole tomatoes and simmer for two to three hours, s�rring occasionally. Add a peeled carrot to help absorb acidity and toss in some fresh basil for the last 10 minutes of cooking. When cooked, puree with an immersion blender to the desired consistency (carrot and all). Transfer to freezer-safe containers and enjoy for months to come. Herbs Dried herbs can’t compare to the taste of fresh but you can extend their usability for months by popping the leaves into an ice cube tray and cover with water or broth. This storage method also works well for tapenades or pasta toppings. If you’re whipping up a
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batch of pesto with the last of your summer basil, the ice cube tray offers perfect individual serving sizes. Stemmed herbs, like rosemary and sage can be frozen on the stem and placed into a freezer bag for later use. With the excep�on of le�uce and radishes, virtually all your garden produce can be frozen for later use. Be prepared for changes in the texture but many recipes are very forgiving and adaptable. A warm bowl of carrot soup followed by homemade apple pie makes February a li�le more bearable.
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Dry Firewood. Stacking and kindling available. Very reasonable. Dan: 514-291-1068
HUDSON. Immaculate 4½ condo, quiet cul-de-sac, near centre, to rent from October 1, short or long term to suit. 2-3 months: $1600/month; 4-6 months: $1400/month; 6 months and over: $1300/ month. Tel: 450-458-5975 (170907)
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125 - FOR RENT New 4½ condo for rent, Hudson, hardwood floors, granite counters, dishwasher, indoor parking, available immediately, $1300/month. 4½ nouveau condo à louer, Hudson, planchers bois franc, comptoirs de granite, stationnement intérieur, libre immédiatement, 1300$/mois, 514-9848081, 819-425-4483, nancy@vertdeveloppement.com (170914) Hudson - spectacular office/commercial space for rent. Furnished offices or open workspace, wifi, alarm, conference room, classroom, large open gathering/workshop hall. 450-458-5353 (170907) 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 (170907) 3-bedroom home in Hudson centre, freshly renovated, jacuzzi tub in bathroom, stainless steel appliances included, fenced-in backyard, large deck, shed, pets accepted. $1250/ month. Available immediately. 514-9933552 (170914)
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2½ (one bedroom) in a garden cottage, All your indoor and outdoor painting near Hudson, secluded, own entrance, access needs including power washing and gutter to garden, fridge and stove included, avail- cleaning. Specializing in pre-sale touch-ups. Seniors discounts available. Stefan 514-972able immediately 450-458-3381 (170907) 1435 or Mike 514-453-4541 (171026) A-Frame Coach House for rent in St. Lazare, available October 1, 2 bedrooms, Hudson / St-Lazare Junk Removal. living room, eat-in kitchen, rear and front We want your junk! Don’t bring applibalconies on second floor, garage, laundry ances, BBQ’s, batteries, electronics, to the room and storage area at ground level. eco center. We’ll pick them up for free. $900/month plus utilities. 450-458-5777 We clear houses, garages, barns, busi(170907) nesses, etc. Bilingue. Please call Chris 450-458-7518 (171012)
150 - SERVICES 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 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
200 – CAREERS/EMPLOYMENT
Medé Inc. We are looking for: Service man
with experience for Tire Installation (Cars & Small Trucks)
Mechanic
Class1 or 2, with competency cards and minimum 5 years experience
Customer Service Representative for counter sales
Minimun 3 years experience
We offer competitive salary and benefits
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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 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 Victor Landscaping – Pavé Uni – Mini Excavation – Sodding – General Landscaping – 514-458-7496 - victorlandscaping.net ELDER CARE / CLEANING. Friendly, honest and experienced. Have security clearance, have automobile, good with children and pets, CPR/First Aid certified, local (from West Island to Rigaud), speak 4 languages. References available. 514910-9914 (170907) OBEDIENCE I CLASS. Starts Wednesday, September 13, 2017, 6:30p.m., Ste-Annede-Prescott (Centre d’Action). Duration: 6 weeks, 1 hour/week. Possibility to have a class at 8:00p.m. PUPPY CLASS also offered. For information: Madeleine Paradis, MCP, Éleveure et éducatrice cyno-professionnelle. paradismadeleine@hotmail.com or 613-6771006 (170907)
Paul’s Painting, including renovations, big and small. Tiling, flooring, custommade decks, cement repair. Call 514-9005839 (170928) 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 Marie Gauvin, Acupuncture / Tracy Eades, Osteopath / Jocelyne Talec, Osteopath. Formerly working at the Centre de Santé Louisa Burns in Rigaud, they continue to offer their health care services within the community and can now be reached at 514-400-1808 (170907) 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 Registered Gun Smith. We buy new and used guns, restricted and non-restricted. 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. **MTL LANDSCAPING** - Grass Cutting & Leaf Clean up. Hedge, Shrub & Tree Trimming. Punctual & Reliable. Myles Truax 514-929-3315 (170907) Piano Lessons by well-liked, experienced female teacher. McGill graduate. Classical, traditional and fun music. All ages and adults. Call Bennedikte 514-912-0145 (170907)
“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.
Masonry Services, Stonework on stairs, walkways & walls. Foundation repair & parging. Call Pat 450-458-7925 (170914)
William Services. Windows & gutters cleaning. Cedar hedge trimming and planting. Wood, steel and electric horse fences, landscaping. Call William 514-983-8474
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Handyman/Contractor, reliable, 20 years experience. Plumbing, electrical, carpentry, cement work/repairs, decks. Structural experience. No job too big. Discounts for future contracts. Derek 514-898-4392 (170921) 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 (170921)
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150 - SERVICES 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 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 SINGING LESSONS. Private or SemiPrivate. In my home (St-Lazare). Sing the songs you love! Call Morgan. 514-6071308 References available. Jacques Harvey Piano School. Experienced, qualified teacher offers piano lessons to beginners or advanced students. Children and adults are welcome. Call 450-455-1544.
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 Côte St-Charles, St-Lazare, Reni Decors (171116) $ Buy car for scrap. Running or not, 24/7. www.scrapvehicule.com Call 514-951-4203
200 – CAREERS/EMPLOYMENT Expanding rope manufacturer with multiple full-time positions open in production, shipping/receiving and splicing. Wages based on position and experience. Located on the Ontario/Quebec border. Send CV’s to nsnow@atlanticbraids. com or call Nick at 613-674-2728. www. atlanticbraids.com (170921) Nanny Needed Full Time in Hudson. 3 Young Girls. Food Prep and Cooking. Cleaning. Homework. $42,000/ year. Call Caitlyn 514-561-4130. caitlyn@ holyclothing.com (170921)
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250 – REAL ESTATE SALE OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2pm-4pm. NEW TO MARKET (FSBO) $379,000: 549 Bridle Path. Look us up on Facebook for website link. 4+1 bedrooms (one on ground floor) 2,100sq.ft. living space. Sunny house and lot, corner Wilson. Move in condition. 514616-9090 (170921)
275 – GARAGE/MOVING SALE Clear our your extra treasures. Turn them into cash at the St. James Consignment Sale, Saturday, September 9, 10:00a.m.2:00p.m.; 642 Main, Hudson. Bring items to the church Thursday, September 7, 7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.; Friday, September 8, 10:00a.m.-2:00p.m. and 7:00p.m.-9:00p.m. Information: Linda 450-458-5100 (170907) Garage Sale: Saturday, September 9, at 8 a.m. Interesting collection of china, glass, linens, silver plate, antiques, household items. 229 Main Road, Hudson. (170907) 24th Annual Community Town Wide Garage Sale, Hemmingford, Qc, September 16 and 17, 9am–5pm, rain or shine. Maps available in village. Wineries, U-Pick orchards, general store all open. Time for the beautiful foliage of Covey Hill. All are welcome! (170914)
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325- Autos for Sale $24.95 until it sells
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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
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 White Saturn Outlook, 8 passenger, 120,000kms, good condition, $9500. 438-8788587
Mercedes CLK 320 - 1999 - Convertible, Silver. 208,000 KM. $6,900. Call 514-216-9217. 2009 VW Rabbit, 2.5 litre, gas, 5-speed manual transmission, black, heated seats and mirrors, AC, power windows, locks, mirrors, sunroof and fog lights. 130,000 km. $9,600 Call 514-886-1008 Rare 2010 Infiniti G37S Sports Coupe 2-door, Grey, RWD, Fully Loaded, Navigation, Sun roof, Leather Heated seats, Upgraded BOSE sound system, New Michelin Pilot Sport Performance Tires, Winter mags with Toyo Winter Tires. Must see! 90,000km 450-732-5867 Marc
1979 Harley Davidson EFXE, 1200 Shovelhead engine, suicide shift, in good condition, asking $4000. 514-993-3552 2006 Ford Fusion, 6 cylinder, fully loaded, automatic, grey. Mechanically A1. New Toyo tires, 136,500km, extremely clean car inside and out. This car looks great! Asking $4250. Call Richard: Home 450-458-1497, Cell 514-794-4507 1992 Lincoln 192,000 km. V-8 auto, fully equipped, used for weddings, second owner, electric roof. Invested $12,000. Must sell (illness) $1250 Cash. 514-453-7468 2006 Mercedes CLS 500,Silver, never winter driven. 86,000 kms, very clean, $18,000 – negotiable. Call Ray: 514-668-9718.
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325 - AUTOS FOR SALE 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 1996 Honda Civic Si with multiple modifications: JDA B16A SIR II, cams, Exedy clutch, JDM ITR S80 LSD trans. w/short shift, urethane engine mounts, Sparco quick release steering wheel, Sparco seats w/Willans 4 pt. harness, Neuspeed sport springs w/Koni front shocks, frt/rear strut bars, stainless brake lines and much more. $6500 or best offer. 514-979-1603
In Memoriam
Celeåation of Life Marion Rachel Phillips Clarke The family of Marion Rachel Phillips Clarke, long-time Hudson resident who passed away in her 96th year on August 15, 2017, invites her many friends to a Memorial Service celebrating her life at St. James’ Anglican Church, 642 Main Road, Hudson, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September, 14. A reception in the Church Hall will follow.
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Wearing the right clothes for your job is always important, especially when it comes to your safety in a dangerous work environment. Many people will tes�fy that their protec�ve clothes have o�en ensured their safety and even saved them from terrible – possibly even deadly – injuries at work. This is why you must entrust the purchase of your cri�cal safety clothes to the professionals of Le Bo�er du Cinq. When you buy safety clothes, you put your security in the hands of the clothing store and selec�ng the right supplier becomes as important as the clothes themselves. “Our slogan is ‘Safety is everybody’s business’ and that reects on our service as much as it does on the products we offer,” says JeanFrançois Roberge, owner of Le Bo�er du Cinq. When you shop at Le Bo�er du Cinq, a second-genera�on family business, you are trus�ng over 40 years of industry experience. Jean-François con�nues the proud tradi�on of quality products and outstanding service that became the staples of his parents’ business launched in 1976. Le Bo�er du Cinq has secured a strong reputa�on by serving the safety needs of businesses as well as individual consumers over the last few decades. Jean-François serves his clients on the road as well as at the store with the same dedica�on that made his parents’ reputa�on as the safety experts across the region.
Le Bo�er du Cinq can also deliver on special orders. “Some�mes we have requests, like a welder who works in a closed environment and who needs reproof clothing that must meet much stricter standards. We are able to supply that kind of demand,” Jean-François conrms. Le Bo�er du Cinq has the exper�se when it comes to mee�ng the requirements of the most stringent security requirements of the industry. “We offer great service, especially a�er-sales,” Jean-François says. “If someone needs something specic, we are very good at mee�ng people’s special needs.” You can breathe easy trus�ng your protec�ve clothing purchases with Le Bo�er du Cinq. If you’re going to wear the right clothes for the job, you need the right people to help you select everything from re-resistant coveralls to safety boots that are fully compliant with the most demanding safety standards. Le Bo�er du Cinq also promotes products made in Canada. “We try to offer Canadian products, anything from safety boots to accessories, as much as possible,” Jean-François adds. Le Bo�er du Cinq offers all the main reputed brands of safety clothing and accessories, including Kodiak, Caterpillar and Baffin. “Our prices are very compe��ve, and we offer a wide variety of products.” Le Boƫer du Cinq is located at 74 rue Grande-Île in Salaberry-de-Valleyeld. You can reach the store at (450) 377-1837 or visit their website at www.boƫerducinq.com to nd out more.
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