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Marc-André Esculier is taking municipal officials to task for what he feels is extravagant, non-essential spending by the town when it hosted its first Festival Saint-Lazare au Galop in early August. Esculier raised the issue during question period at the last council meeting on September 1 by chiding Mayor Robert Grimaudo and the six municipal councillors present for arbitrarily deciding to hold the event at a cost of over $550,000 without first holding a public consultation meeting. In an interview with Esculier at his home September 28, the semi-retired event planner told Your Local Journal that a public consultation was necessary to determine whether a majority of residents approved of the town staging an expensive event that taxpayers have to foot, especially when some

tion, then it becomes a personal project at the expense of the taxpayers. There was no need to launch a project that is not infrastructure related because it doesn’t address the needs of the citizens such as public security.” Esculier was also critical of the amount of money the town spent on certain aspects of the event after he recently received list of the expenditures from the town after making an official request through the province’s access to information laws. He noted there seemed to be a large discrepancy in the cost of certain items. “When you look at the public stands that were set up for the RCMP Musical Ride which were very labour intensive, it cost $15,000 to seat 4,000 people,” said Esculier. “But the rental of bicycle stands cost $10,000. I find this somewhat questionable and I think it deserves to be looked into. I want to know why the bicycle stands cost so much more than what was paid to set

“When you take these factors into consideration, the actual cost of the event was $300,000. It’s expensive. We went over budget. We had originally budgeted $180,000.” - St. Lazare Mayor Robert Grimaudo residents are having financial problems. “A responsible mayor and council would have held a public consultation,” said Esculier. “That’s my view and as I explained at the last council meeting, if there is no public consulta-

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Marc-André Esculier has publicly criticized municipal officials for what he feels was extravagant, non-essential spending by the town when it hosted its first Festival Saint-Lazare au Galop in early August.

up and then take down the seats.” Esculier also doesn’t understand why town officials apparently chose to use outside concessionaires to provide food and refreshments instead of choosing local merchants. “Ninety-five per cent of the family activities were held in Parc Bedard. All the vendors selling food were from out of town; none were from St. Lazare.” Grimaudo was also criticized by Esculier for promising that Au Galop would become an annual event for years to come. “I reminded the mayor at the last council meeting that an electoral mandate is not forever, it’s only for four years. The mayor has only two more years in his mandate. It was inappropriate for him to claim that the festival would be held forever.” Your Local Journal was invited by

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Event organizers have countered criticism citing the success of the first Au Galop event and said elected councillors unanimously agreed the event should continue.

Grimaudo, District 2 Councillor Pamela Tremblay, and the town’s Executive Director Serge Tremblay, to an impromptu meeting at city hall to clarify the town’s position regarding the event and related expenses on Wednesday, September 30. Grimaudo said that $131,000 was spent to provide a permanent infrastructure at the equestrian park which includes electricity, water, footing and fencing and that this expenditure would not be included when the town stages the event in following years. Expenditures for the salaries of town employees, which was $142,000,

were also included in the amount that was spent for the Galop, which Grimaudo said is no different than when the town holds other events, such as its annual Fête de la Saint-Lazare. “We have employees that are working for over a week on this event,” said Grimaudo. “In the documents we provided to Mr. Esculier for the Galop, we included all the salaries. Should they be included? Sure, it was part of the event but it would have been spent regardless because the employees needed to get the facilities ready. Continued on page 22

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Below the belt News broke this week that the Provincial Government intends to pass legislation in the National Assembly forcing SPVM police officers to cease their pension reform negotiation pressure tactic of wearing brightly coloured non-regulation pants. The police brotherhood union has responded that the officers’ gaudy garb does not contravene any laws and forcing them back into uniform is tantamount to suppression of freedom of speech. The officers, like all citizens in a democracy, have the right to protest what they deem are unfair changes to their pension plan contributions. However, unlike most citizens in said democracy, the police uniform is not a simple matter of clothing but rather apparel that is representative of public security. Wild patterns of pink and orange are not the first things that come to mind when one conjures a perception of safety. Removing predictability in our policing personnel, even through something as seemingly innocuous as their pants, fosters an impression of instability and serves only to erode public trust. After a year of rainbow camouflage, red baseball caps, and sticker-weary patrol cars and firetrucks, the public has been well-educated on the issue of civic employees’ pension reform. Maybe by taking the first step of agreeing to return to the uniform that the profession of law enforcement deserves, the public would be more understanding and sympathetic to the actual dispute at hand, as opposed to its current garish packaging.

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Help solve the puzzle of the mystery photo featured each week taken somewhere in the Vaudureuil-Soulanges region. Featured photos pertain to a story in the newspaper. Winners get bragging rights and their names printed in the paper. Send your answers to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca. Congratulations to Rigaud resident Chantal Descombes who was the first reader who correctly emailed to identify last week’s Puzzled? photo taken at the Greenwood Centre for Living History in Hudson.

Dear Editor: editor@yourlocaljournal.ca Dear Editor, Greenwood’s annual fall fundraiser, Treasures in the Attic, took place Saturday, September 19. It was a beautiful day, and a great many people contributed to its success. Thanks to the Hudson Legion who allowed us the use of their kitchen to make 51 mile-high apple pies- all of which sold before noon- and to June Kendall and her team which baked them! Thanks also to the students at Westwood Junior High School, who worked in the tea room with volunteer Barb Gibb and her team. Thanks to our expert appraisers, Victor Isganaitis, Kevin Colgan, Maureen Decelles and her husband Norm, and Jennifer Millen, who devoted their entire day to us- and for Audrey Gray, who once again organized this portion of the day. Julia and Rich Curry spent countless hours organizing our Vintage Sale, cleaning and mending items that were donated to Greenwood, and packing and transporting everything to and from St. James’ Hall. We owe them a huge thank you for their amazing work. And thanks to Liz Villeneuve and her team for our lunches. We had so many other volunteers on hand throughout the day, including our antique car owners, our parking team, our greeters and sellers and our Greenwood Board members- and to them, a round of applause! We are so fortunate to have this kind of support in our community for Greenwood and its many activities. Audrey Wall Hudson Dear Editor, I am spending a month in Nova Scotia on a writers’ retreat. I’ve seen that the economy here is depressed: there’s no more coal, forestry is down and over-cut, fishing is not what it was, the sailing ships are gone on the Bay of Fundy, and even salt production is down. Nova Scotians have wisely turned to tourism to share their beautiful coastline with people like me, for whom it’s not only inspiring; it’s a down-right spiritual experience.

An oil spill near Nova Scotia’s coast would seriously damage its remaining economic lifeline that’s environmentally sustainable: tourism. The beaches and fossil walks and rock collecting would be finished, and very difficult to start up again if the spill were ever cleaned up. Other aspects of animal and bird life are obviously to be considered too, but let others in the know write to Shell to point that out. Shell oil internationally has earned itself a reputation as one of the “big bad guys”, and some people don’t have a problem living with this reputation, especially in a time when churches are closing at the rate of one a day in Canada, so we might wonder whether there is any moral imperative left. I call on Shell Oil to set the standard for moral cleanliness, a new standard for the 21st century. Goodness knows, they can afford to. The age of dirty tricks is behind us, by necessity. Please get with the times and become the leader you can be. Sincerely, Sandra Stephenson Rigaud Dear Editor, Mr. Roloff has made some extremely generalizing statements that deserve another point of view, lest his rhetoric be misconstrued as truth (Your Local Journal, Letters, September 24). Firstly, educating a child in an ‘English School System’ does not necessarily make them unilingual. A little bit of research would have shown Mr. Roloff that the English School boards work very hard on creating bilingual children in this province. Secondly, I do not see the Anglophone community as xenophobic. I am unsure how Mr. Roloff comes to this conclusion. I would request him to back up this slander with some carefully chosen statistics, lest he label a whole group of people incorrectly. Continued on page 11

Sobering lessons learnt about speeding Carmen Marie Fabio editor@yourlocaljournal.ca

Seventeen years ago, Nicolas Steresco learned firsthand how life can be forever altered in an instant following a motorcycle accident he blames directly on the fact that he was speeding. “It was a major event for me and my family and my life changed that day,” he said, describing the ‘before and after’ of the accident that left him in an extended coma, suffering a traumatic brain injury and confined to a wheelchair to this day. Trained as an engineer, Steresco, now 42, said he’s no longer able to work in his field and wants to educate people on what could happen to them – and others – if they choose to disregard the rules of the road as drivers. “I was thinking I was Superman and nothing would happen,” he said, “but anything can happen and it will if you’re not aware of the risk you’re taking.” The September 29 sensitization operation held in conjunction with officers and firefighters from Pointe Claire’s Station 5 and the Think First Foundation promoting the awareness of brain and spinal cord injuries was held at the corner of St. John’s Boulevard and Douglas Shand Avenue between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and ef-

fectively portrayed both the scene of a devastating accident and the aftermath that can forever affect human lives. “We’ve been checking motorists’ speed as they come up boulevard St. Jean,” said Station 5 Socio-community officer Const. Hélène Jubinville, “and after the police talk to them about their speed, they’re also going to listen to someone from the Think First Foundation.” Motorists are then escorted over to an accident simulation in which Montreal firefighters use pneumatic machinery in a demonstration of the extensive damage vehicles, and by extension human bodies, can sustain due to high speeds. “A picture is worth a thousand words,” said Jubinville’s partner Const. Liliana Bellucci describing how the sight of the mangled vehicles and rescue personnel effectively deliver the message. “This operation is having a great impact.” “Our mission is prevention of brain and spinal cord injuries,” said Think First coordinator Nathalie Auclair of the outreach work the organization does from all levels of schooling to events like Tuesday’s staged simulation. “The consequences of speeding are not necessarily limited to a ticket or a slap on the hand.” Besides speeding, Auclair said other leading causes of devastating injuries of this nature

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Station 5 socio-community officer Const. Lilana Bellucci shows a motorist an accident simulation scene held at the September 29 sensitization operation in Pointe Claire as Think First spokesmen Sean Pothier (centre) and Nicolas Steresco (in wheelchair) look on.

are a result of the use of drugs, alcohol, or more recently drivers texting behind the wheel. Though drivers were spared an actual speeding ticket at the sensitization campaign, they received a preview of speeding’s potential consequences via the simulation and a talk from one of the two men present who suffered their own life-changing injuries following speed-related automotive accidents. “We call them VIPs, or ‘Voices in Prevention’,” said Auclair. Drivers’ licences are then returned to them inserted into a folder in which their photo is aligned with the silhouette of a human body walking with

crutches, further driving home the point of the potential harmful results of speed. Beaconsfield resident Sean Pothier shared his experiences of being a 22-year-old passenger in a car, not wearing a seatbelt, and the driver running a red light. On the speeding motorists he spoke to September 29, he said most were appreciative. “They never think anything will happen to them,” he said. “But it happened to me and I can’t go back to the way I was before.” Continued on page 14

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Last weekend the focus was on Hudson when a television crew from the popular Radio-Canada show La petite séduction came to visit. It’s one of the towns featured in the show’s 11th season, which airs next spring. Hudsonites and their neighbours

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helped host Dany Turcotte thrill Quebec actress Maude Guérin as she was shown the sights around town. Kel Deegan, a Hudson resident who was part of the town’s organizing team, said the show asks somebody famous in Quebec a series of questions and then looks, “for a town that can offer what this person’s dreams are.” “Hudson had everything they needed,” said Deegan. “We were able to make it bilingual and even throw some English in there. I’m so proud of everybody who helped us.” From a tourism perspective the show offered Hudson very good exposure at a low cost, said Nicolas Pedneault, Hudson’s Director of Tourism and Culture. “We’ll be coast to coast across Canada and they have one million viewers,” Pedneault said. “It’s the most popular summer show in Canada in French.” For Guérin, “the thing that touched her most in her life was when she played Pierrette in Les Belles-Soeurs (musical),” Deegan said. More than 100 people gathered at the Hudson Village Theatre at 7:30 a.m on Saturday morning, spending four hours preparing and performing for Guérin once she arrived. Organizers staged a French miniversion of Les Belles-Soeurs -The Musical with local singers, dressed in character, changing the words so their song mentioned Hudson. People were

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asked to sit silently in the dark as Turcotte and Guérin entered the theatre and walked on stage. Deegan said Guérin didn’t know which town Turcotte had taken her to and didn’t realize the converted train station was a theatre. When the lights came on, a surprised Guérin received a warm welcome in French from the Hudson Village Theatre’s Karen Burgan. Outside, firefighters misted water on people carrying colourful umbrellas as the community, including the Les Belles-Soeurs singers, musician Ted Poulin and dancers from the Hudson Dance Center, fulfilled Guérin’s wish to be on Broadway. Continued on page 7

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Architectural rm hired to prepare plans for Senneville’s new city hall backed onto the building for some of its infrastructure services. We looked into it but that didn’t happen to be the The Village of Senneville will build case,” said Guest. its new city hall on the site of its cur“The fact that our city hall is on rent structure on Senneville Road it Senneville Road was the deciding facwas announced at the Monday evetor,” Guest added. “It’s always been ning council meeting, September 28. there and people expect it. It’s sort of Mayor Jane Guest said the decision a beacon for the village although it was made after municipal officials recould have been interesting to have it viewed three site proposals - one that at the community centre also.” included keeping city hall at the same The architectural firm Blouin Tardif location. The two has been hired other proposals at a cost of just “Th e fact that our city called for relocatunder $25,000 to hall is on Senneville Road produce the plans ing the city hall next to the George was the deciding factor. for the new city McLeish Comwhich would It’s always been there and hall munity Centre in include keeping the park at Mornpeople expect it.” part of the old ingside Drive and - Senneville Mayor Jane Guest facade and inteon the site of the grating it within water filtration plant on Senneville the framework of a new structure. Road that was built about 12 years ago The plans are expected to be combut never used. pleted by December and will be unA consensus was reached that veiled at a public consultation meeting maintaining and expanding the cursometime in early 2016. “It all depends rent site was the best option. “Each on what the architects will present to location had its pros and cons,” Guest us in terms of cost for the plan that we told Your Local Journal. “It wasn’t an are asking for,” said Guest. “If it works easy decision. We hired a consultant to out cost-wise, that’s great, but if it’s bedo a study of the three sites and it was yond what we anticipated spending, felt that the existing city hall site had then we may have to review that opa slight edge over the other two protion.” posed locations. Guest said another reason why the “We initially thought that the locavillage decided to stick to upgrading tion at the community centre would its current city hall is to maintain its have some interesting cost savings historic heritage which hopefully will benefits because we could have piggysway residents who are considering

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La petite séduction Continued from page 6 On Sunday people arrived early for the filming of a social picnic at Jack Layton Park, where a horse and rider visited Guérin. Singing sensation Mathieu Holubowski serenaded Guérin on a pontoon boat. Deegan said a Best Animal show, which included dogs but also a turtle named Twinkle, goldfish, a pig named Charlie and even a llama, “had quite a good crowd.” For the wrap-up shoot at the Auberge Willow Inn, people brought toques which they wore and tossed in the air when Guérin appeared, a nod to Guérin being from La Tuque, Deegan said. Hudson’s contribution to La petite séduction was put together in only two and a half weeks, Deegan said. The Les Belles-Soeurs singers only had three practices, she said. “They just pulled it off beautifully...They went for breakfast after the shooting and they’re planning to make their own production.” Robbie Moody, lights and sound technician for the Hudson Village Theatre, said he usually has a week to prepare but this time met with the production company only days before.

“It was less work though,” said Moody. “It’s been a lot of fun.” “It’s hard to get everybody in the same room so we had a practice at the dance studio for about an hour, an hour and a half max,” said Sharon Weiner, Artistic Director and Choreographer for the Hudson Dance Center. The 20-25 dancers included “kids as young as three,” Weiner said. ‘It’s been fun. It’s a learning experience to say the least.”

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Senneville Mayor Guest said the village’s new city hall will maintain its current facade which will be integrated into a new structure.

upgrading their homes to consider keeping part of their original residences intact and add modern extensions rather than demolishing entire buildings. “I think at the end of the day, it was the idea of keeping the old city hall and working with what’s there, but also attaching a modern building to it to get

the benefit of both old and new that was the deciding factor,” said Guest. “We want to get this kind of mindset going in our community,” Guest added. “We thought that if we’re the leaders with the approach we’re taking to maintain our cultural heritage, then it’ll get our residents to think about taking the same approach.”

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Can’t cotton to it I should’ve been tipped off by the $29.99 price tag that the set of oh-so-soft to the touch Queen-size sheets at my local wholesale big-box outlet made out of some sort of mystery fibre were too good to be true. Even better, I should’ve figured it out before the cheapskate part of my nature convinced me to buy three sets but here I am, tossing and turning in a cheap cotton imitator whose limitations only became apparent after I’d opened the packages and voided the return policy by washing them. All three sets. For the uninitiated, microfibre sheets are silky soft to the touch and significantly less expensive than cotton sheets of the same size. For the most part, they’ve performed relatively well but the longer I use them, the more I believe they’re slowly trying to suffocate me. On their own, they can pass as their purer, more innocent, natural fibre counterparts but once you tuck them snugly over the memory-foam mattress topper, pile on a few blankets and punctuate the whole package with stay-cool pillows, you become sandwiched into a makeshift, artificial tomb that slowly seeks to neutralize anything affiliated with the natural world. Growing up as the youngest in a large family, my mom once brought home cheap socks she’d found at a flea-market with a label proudly proclaiming they were made of ‘100 % unknown fibres.’ Though my sheets are significantly softer than those red-trimmed, brown socks dotted with odd flecks of random colours that the whole family wore for over a year, the end result of having human skin next to them for an extended period of time is the same – downright yucky. It’s getting harder to find good old, basic cotton clothing and my collection of superhero T-shirts - while being undeniably breathable and comfortable - don’t always represent an air of professionalism. Or so I’m told. I recently purchased a beautiful shirt in a popular clothing boutique that encourages customers to drop off bags of fabric – everything from old clothing to bed linens – for a $5-off coupon towards your next purchase. It was only after recently overhearing a phone conversation in a medical clinic waiting room by a gentleman who worked in the schmatta business did I learn that very few clothes are made from virgin materials these days. Overseas clothing manufacturing apparently now recycles more than it actually makes and the end result, that can pass through an entire wash cycle without even getting wet, may look good but it feels invasive and alien on the human body. Though I don’t have enough data to crunch numbers, it strikes me that the carbon footprint of shipping tons of used fabric overseas, energy and resources spent on breaking it down and re-manufacturing it, then shipping it overseas westward once again, is not quite as environmentallyfriendly a practice as the fashion industry would have us believe. And while I initially thought it was really neat that twolitre plastic soda bottles were being broken down into fibres that were then re-spun into sheets and clothing, the secondary properties the fabric exhibits are disconcerting. If I’m going to see sparks in my bed-sheets, I don’t want them to be the mere result of rolling over.

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The case for changing the Construction Code was presented on Monday evening, September 28, by Director of Urban Services, Catherine Coulombe.

Changing construction regulations in Rigaud James Armstrong Your Local Journal

Two changes to the Construction Code currently in force in Rigaud were made on Monday, September 28, at a special Town Council meeting. The meeting was preceded by a required public consultation where Director of Urban Services Catherine Coulombe presented the project. Coulombe began the consultation part of the meeting by explaining that many amendments and changes to the Construction Code had been made since the spring of 2015. “Since then, we realized that one article had not been completely repealed,” said Coulombe in reference to Article 3.4.3. She explained the regulations contained in the Article concerning sprinkler systems for commercial and industrial

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buildings were no longer required. The second change was a modification to Article 3.5 concerning foundations specifically pertaining to an exception to the rule for the Écocentre, accessory buildings for agricultural use, and detached garages. The regulation states that all buildings must have continuous poured concrete foundations to the depth of the frost line. The exempted buildings can be built on a concrete slab or system of slabs with a detailed plan provided by an architect or engineer. The proposed changes were announced in a Notice of Motion at the regular council meeting held Monday, September 14. Only two residents were on hand for the public consultation on Monday, September 28, that was followed by a brief council meeting at 6:30 p.m. where members passed the amendments unanimously. The law specifically prohibits the use of posts or piles as a foundation for a principal building except in the case of an extension such as a veranda, solarium or patio, etc. on the side or back of building not exceeding 25 per cent of the surface area of the building. When asked how the changes to the law would affect the construction of the Écocenter, Mayor Hans Gruenwald Jr., responded that the project could now proceed. The amended law has to be transmitted to the Municipalité Régionale de Comté de Vaudreuil-Soulanges (MRC-VS) for approval in the form of a certificate of conformity. That process will take approximately 120 days.

New SAMA service will help transport mobility-restricted clients to their medical appointments John Jantak Your Local Journal

A new free service to help the elderly and people with mobility issues by providing them with specialized personal assistance to help them attend medical appointments was launched by L’Actuel-Centre d’action bénévole. The announcement was made during a press conference at the L’Actuel headquarters in Vaudreuil-Dorion last Thursday, September 24. The specialized service is called SAMA (Service d’accompagnement à la mobilité et à l’autonomie) and is geared specifically towards people who have lost their autonomy and mobility due to physical or cognitive difficulties. Anyone within the VaudreuilSoulanges region who is afflicted with a mobility issue can register for the service. After an application is made, a representative from SAMA will make a personal visit to an applicant’s place of residence to determine the scope of the disability in order to determine whether a person is confined to a wheelchair or has limited mobility but requires personal assistance. The visit also helps to determine whether the applicant lives in a house or apartment, and what if any specialized services are needed in order to transport the person safely to their medical appointments. The outside area surrounding an applicant’s resi-

dence is also evaluated to determine whether there are any obstacles present that could impede transporting a client safely. Élisabeth Legault, Coordinator for the SAMA project and other services provided by L’Actuel, said the new service helps to fill an important void in the region when it comes to transporting people with little to no autonomy and is pleased that the new service is finally up and running. “It’s a great feeling,” Legault told Your Local Journal. “I was very anxious for the project to be completed. It’s an excellent project and we need a service like this for our population. There was a lot of coordinating to do so we haven’t been able to promote it yet. I hope that in the weeks to come, more people become aware of it.” Volunteers who are interested in providing their personal vehicles to accompany SAMA clients are encouraged to register their names and availability with the organization. Training will be provided. Jamie Nicholls, the NDP incumbent for Vaudreuil-Soulanges who attended the launch of the SAMA project, said L’Actuel is providing a much-needed service for an important segment of the population who have to deal with mobility issues. “This is a service whose time has come and will continue to grow as the population ages,” said Nicholls.

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Élisabeth Legault, Coordinator for the SAMA project provided by L’Actuel, said the new volunteer transportation service will help to fill an important void in the region when it comes to transporting people with little to no autonomy to their medical appointments.

“I’m here to promote services that are important in our region. I think that having the presence of any elected officials who can come and get the word out that this service now exists is a good thing and that’s why I’m here today. It’s about caring for the disadvantaged and lending a helping hand to those who need it.” Funding for the SAMA project was provided by the CRÉ Vallée-du-Haut-

Saint-Laurent who contributed just over $76,000 and the MRC VaudreuilSoulanges which donated $6,000. The MRC was also instrumental in meeting with various community organizations including L’Actuel, CRÉ and the CSSS de Vaudreuil-Soulanges to help coordinate the new transportation service. To register for the SAMA service, to volunteer or for more information, call (438) 403-SAMA (7262).

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West Island police files Station 3 covering Île Bizard, Pierrefonds-Roxboro and Ste. Geneviève Someone attempting to steal a truck from a lot of a Pierrefonds business on Sources Boulevard near Cartier Street was successful only in removing its ignition. Const. Daniel Maheu reports the business owner arrived at work September 26 to find that the lock on the passenger door of a white minivan used for deliveries was broken. The van had been parked, intact, around 9 p.m. the previous night. Police found the passenger-door lock on the roof of the truck. There was no debris or tools left at the scene.

Police are reminding motorists involved in minor car accidents to follow proper procedures when filling out necessary accident report paperwork following an incident September 25 around 6:42 p.m. A 24-year-old man was waiting at a red light on Pierrefonds Boulevard when the driver of another vehicle coming up behind encountered a problem with his foot slipping off the brake-pedal, leading to a rear-end collision. The trunk of the first car was lightly damaged and the bumper was slightly scratched. Though the younger man reported a sore neck, no medical treatment was required. Drivers are asked to go to a safe place to complete accident reports unless the cars are not driveable. Police are required only in medical transportation is needed or if the drivers are in conflict.

Missing Police are asking for the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Emma Raes who has not been seen since leaving her Dorval home September 18. Her family fears for her safety. At the time she disappeared, she was wearing a black T-shirt, green flared pants, red shoes, and a grey knapsack containing clothes and her laptop computer. Emma Raes has a piercing in her nose and in the middle of her lower lip, along with one above the left eyebrow. She has a tattoo of Yin Yang symbol on her right hand. Anyone with information is asked to contact Info-Crime Montréal anonymously and confidentially at (514) 393-1133. PHOTO COURTESY SERVICE DE POLICE DE LA VILLE DE MONTRÉAL

Safety awareness campaign Police met with cross-section of community members September 24 at Fairview Mall in Pointe Claire to help seniors, youth, and parents learn to protect themselves and their possessions. Talks were given to sensitize seniors to ways to prevent financial fraud and theft. Police report jewellery thefts directed at seniors are on the rise, typically perpetuated by someone who uses a tale about an ailing family member to get close to the victim. The suspect will offer to share a jewel with no value and, at the same time, steal jewellery from the victim, with the theft often going unnoticed until later.

Young people are reminded to protect their electronic devices by recording their phone’s unique International Mobile Station Equipment Identity (IMEI) number by dialing *#06#. If a device is lost or stolen, the number can be reported to service providers. The phone will then be disabled making theft of a cell much less profitable. Parents should be opening a dialog about drugs and alcohol with their kids. Parents have an important role to play and initiating these discussions can prevent certain difficulties that might compromise the development of their young by promoting healthy behaviour.

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September 24). Is this for real? Why do we not know about this ambitious dream, and who is behind it? Years ago, Hudson did have a chance for an art centre that the famous flute player Zamfir wanted to establish a centre at the west end of Hudson. There was a huge furor, and a referendum, and it was turned down by our own unsophisticated populace. Now what? Have things changed? Do we now want an Art Center? Are we now better informed? We are certainly not better financially.... as Zamfir was going to pay for everything. More information please! Naomi Henshaw Hudson

Continued from page 4 Thirdly, his unbalanced view does not offer some of the trade-offs on picking the ‘French system.’ It is a sad truth that the graduation rate is much lower (see the Quebec report ‘Diplomation et Qualification Edition 2013’, and the quality of English coming out of many French Schools is subpar. That being said, there are lots of great ‘French System’ schools. I will indulge in stating the real problem facing the Quebec Educational System. We need a fully bilingual school system, accessible to all, in order to create the most educated and competitive brains around. Settling for a ‘French System’ or ‘English System’ is definitely not the answer. Marc Koran St. Lazare Dear Editor, What is all this “pie in the sky” talk of an “Art Centre” on the waterfront in Hudson? (Hudson’s Strategic Plan officially unveiled, Your Local Journal,

Dear Editor, Last weekend, the Quebec Liberal Party held a ‘Forum on Education in the 21st Century’ that attracted many people, including seven of the nine Quebec English school boards’ chairpersons. Their mission was to voice displeasure and make their views known to Premier Philippe Couillard and Edu-

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cation Minister François Blais, who were present, regarding the government’s intentions to truly democratize our public school system. On Monday, September 28, the Quebec English School Boards Association (QESBA) put out a press release, and the Lester B. Pearson School Board (LBPSB) held its regular monthly Council Meeting. The press release stated it was, “… pleased with Premier Couillard’s declaration that school boards structures are not on his agenda in education.” They never were; the only thing, in that regard, was the matter of elections. There will be none. At the school level, the government acknowledges that school principals with governing boards, which include parents, teachers, and other people, who have a vested interest in the students, are best suited to respond to the children’s needs. Meanwhile, at the Council meeting Chairperson Suanne Stein Day echoed parts of the press release comments verbatim. Later in the meeting, it was announced that she and her predeces-

sor, Marcus Tabachnick, who is the Executive Director of the QESBA, were named to be directors of Education Internationale. It was also said that Stein Day was running to be vice-president of the QESBA. The news release, undoubtedly composed by Mr. Tabachnick, interestingly, proclaims, “School board democracy, with elections by universal suffrage, is a fundamental principle for the English-speaking community in Quebec.” How ironic that Stein Day and Tabachnick, who are among the loudest voices in QESBA, calling for democracy, denied - and still are denying - my democratic right to speak at Council according to Article 168 of the Education Act - a practice that I have been doing for about 17 years. I wonder who’s next. How ironic that these chairpersons, who are constantly looking for relevance as QESBA educators, have not been in a classroom at all, except as spectators. Chris Eustace Pierrefonds

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s I’ve said before on this page, and will surely say again, I’m constantly amazed at the degree of volunteerism on the West Island. I mean, elected officials and municipalities can draw up all the budgets and plans they want. But without the ongoing support of literally thousands of volunteers who dedicate their time, energy, and talents to so many worthwhile causes that benefit residents in need, the quality of life for so many would be so much poorer. --------------LEADERSHIP TRANSITION – And perhaps no better example is the non-profit organization, West Island Community Shares which, with the help of caring West Island citizens, companies, and associations, raises crucial funds for 40 local community groups in the region. Just learned that Executive Director, Caroline Tison, who has been leading the organization since March 2004, has recently informed the Board of Directors that she will be stepping down from her position at the end of June 2016 in order to pursue other career goals. Says Caroline, “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with Community Shares but it’s time to re-orient my career. I believe that the organization is in a position of strength and relevance and is well-placed to further increase its impact in our community. “It has been most rewarding to work with outstanding and inspirational

individuals: my dedicated team and Board of Directors, donors, partners, volunteers, community group leaders, citizens, and elected officials – all of whom have contributed to Community Shares’ mission.” Nada Nasreddine, President of Community Shares, paid tribute to Tison’s achievements. “Caroline has been an inspiring leader over the past 12 years and has successfully advanced Community Shares’ mission to make sure that help is available, right here in the West Island, to any resident in need. I cannot thank Caroline enough for her tremendous contribution to our organization and to the West Island community.” --------------ONE IN FIVE IN NEED – Fascinated to learn that when Caroline took over the leadership, the organization was turning six, had a staff of two people, distributing $430,000 to 20 community groups, impacting 28,000 citizens in need, including 8,000 youth. Since then, she has been instrumental in mobilizing the West Island community to get involved and make a difference right here, close to home, where one in five West Islanders turns to a local group for help each year. The organization has since distributed $11 million to strengthen the West Island and grown to five full time and three part time employees; it is distributing over $1.2 million annually to 40 local community groups and impacting 50,000 citizens a year, includ-

ing 25,000 youth. Moreover, its unique model of redistributing 100 per cent of donations continues to thrive, all while providing recurrent funding to vital community groups – a rare thing in the fundraising world. Caroline has also successfully led the recent initiative to obtain the Imagine Canada Standards Program Accreditation testifying to Community Shares’ excellence in governance, financial accountability and transparency, fundraising, staff management and volunteer involvement. Indeed, only 150 out of the 85,000 Canadian registered charities have been awarded this prestigious designation. Says Chantal Carrier, Treasurer and President of the Fund Distribution Committee, “We are pleased that Caroline has offered to lend her time and expertise on our committee after she steps down. This very important committee is composed of 30 volunteers who work closely with local community groups to gain a deep understanding of the needs of our community. This ensures that funds are allocated where the needs and impact are the greatest.” She adds that Caroline will continue to lead the organization for the entirety of the 2015-2016 Fundraising Campaign and will be actively involved in the succession planning. --------------OUT OF THE BOX - In another example of selfless volunteerism, the Otis Grant & Friends Foundation , which also supports so many worthwhile causes on the West Island, will be holding its Annual Charity Dinner on Sunday, October 18, at 40 Westt Steakhouse in Pointe Claire raising money for community initiatives and the West Island Palliative Care Residence. Now I’m the first to admit that I am not a fan of the art or sport of pugilism, but former WBO World Middle Wight Champion, Otis, is one very special

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Caroline Tison (right) with Chantal Carrier, the President of West Island Fund Distribution Committee, is stepping down to pursue new challenges.

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You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown is being presented by the non-profit West Island Student Theatre Association (WISTA) October 16, 17, 23 and 24.

guy who merits our support. The guest of honour at this year’s Dinner will be John Kelman, a former professional boxer, a 1996 Olympian, and a long time trainer with the Grant Brothers and their Olympic Training Program. Explains Otis, “In December of 2014, John was faced with the enormous challenge of battling back from a major stroke. And we have all observed him handle his long and hard road to recovery with class and determination.” Adds Otis, “John’s display of character while fighting an overwhelming and life changing battle, serves as an inspiration for everyone associated with the foundation.” Tickets, at $200 can be reserved by calling Lindsay Bellevue at (514) 697-6616 or go to www.otisgrantandfriends.com. --------------PEANUTS GANG IN TOWN Speaking of good guys, Charlie Brown and his beloved Peanuts gang is coming to the Louise Chalmers Theatre at John Rennie High School, 501 boulevard St. Jean, Pointe Claire, October 16, 17, 23 & 24. Courtesy of WISTA, a non-profit community theatre company founded in 2006 as a way to allow individuals between the ages of 17 to 29 to interact and perform in the wonderful world of musical theatre. Based on the comic by Charles Schulz, its titled You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown and, according to director Adam Daniel Koren, it’s about how all adults feel like children in this world, trying to put it together as they go along. Says Adam, “Our cast of 16 young and talented performers, split into two casts (red and blue), all have one thing in common. A passion for musical theatre, which they balance with their work or studies. Both casts have refreshingly unique ways of portraying the beloved Peanuts characters, leaving audiences with an incredibly different experience after every performance. Audiences of all ages will relate and fall in love with this production.” Check it out for yourself by calling (514) 998-7229 or by e-mail at info@ wista.ca. And enjoy the show! And that’s a wrap! E-mail: creation@videotron.ca

Author and playwright Ann-Marie MacDonald coming to StoryFest Carmen Marie Fabio editor@yourlocaljournal.ca

What goes through the mind of a writer who is deftly able to, with disconcertingly detailed accuracy, lead the reader on decades-long journeys of epic familial dramas through everything from suicide and an inadvertent

baby drowning to deviant crimes carried out by the seemingly most innocent of characters? “It’s my job to go to those places,” Ann-Marie MacDonald told Your Local Journal. “It’s an act of empathy. I’m just telling you what the ghosts are saying.” On the heels of her latest release af-

ter a 12-year hiatus, MacDonald comes to Hudson’s StoryFest to give a reading from Adult Onset and, possibly, give readers a glimpse into the mind that channels the stories that emerge from her fingertips. Just when you think you know what to expect from MacDonald’s writing, she’s lobbed her readers a curve ball in Adult Onset, eschewing the format of her previous tales that meander through expanses of when and where

for an almost claustrophobic examination of the minutiae of one week in the life of Mary Rose (MR, or Mister) MacKinnon. And for all its shiny surface perfection of her fair-trade, organic, politically-correct existence, cracks increasingly punctuate Mary Rose’s life over the seven-day period as we get to better know all about her – especially that which haunts her. Continued on page 14

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Award-winning author and playwright Ann-Marie Macdonald will be giving a reading at the StoryFest Literary Festival in Hudson October 7.

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StoryFest Continued from page 13 “I did what writers tend to do in that I tricked myself into thinking I was going to write something simpler and more contained,” said MacDonald of the extreme departure from her two previous works of fiction, Fall on Your Knees and The Way the Crow Flies, each written within the last two decades. Simple pragmatics of raising two young children with her partner theatre director and playwright Alisa

Palmer dictated her current novel’s format and despite its stylistic departure, the underlying universal element of perceiving oneself removed from the mainstream eventually, and inevitably, makes its presence known. “I was my own donor for this book,” she said. “It’s not what I set out to do but it’s what the book emerged as.” Like children, MacDonald pointed out, “You might expect and wish for a certain type of child but you get the one that you get and you love the one you get. I find creativity works in a very similar way.” And while MacDonald admits to being initially reluctant to

heed the call of this particular work, trying to deflect, with other writings including short stories, Mary Rose and her family kept creeping in and demanding a presence. “This was not the obstacle, this was the point.” Far from being a cathartic process, MacDonald said the vocation of writing can often feel both terrible and terrifying. “Once people start reading and it gains a momentum of ownership by the audience, then I’m pleased because it no longer belongs to me. It belongs to whoever reads it.” This will be MacDonald’s first time at Greenwood Centre’s StoryFest Literary Festival October 7, in partnership

with the Quebec Writers’ Federation (QWF) as part of their Writers Out Loud series, and she extends the invitation to readers to join her. “I love to meet my readers,” she said. “It’s my chance, in the lonely marathon which is actually writing, to meet the people who are reading my books. It’s nourishing and inspiring, but it’s also fun.” Come join the author October 7, 7:30 p.m. at the Hudson Village Theatre, 28 Wharf Road. Tickets are $15 and are available at Pure Art, 422 Main Road in Hudson, or online at http:// theatrepanache.ca/storyfesttickets. html.

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“This event is not just a lesson for drivers but is also an exercise for the police officers,” said Station 5’s new Commander Marc-André Dorion. “We all need to be sensitized to road security. It’s not just about giving tickets but about public safety too.” By the time the operation had wrapped up at 2 p.m., over 30 speeding drivers had been stopped and while a very few were uncommunicative and uncooperative, most expressed their thanks to the event’s organizers for using the exercise to raise their awareness. For more information on the Think First Foundation, go to thinkfirst.ca. To see more photos of this exercise, see our Facebook page.

Continued from page 5 Eight police officers, five firefighters, and a team from Urgence Santé took part in the joint venture. “It’s part of the job but we don’t practice a lot,” said Service de sécurité incendie de Montréal (SIM) Division 2 Operations Chief Ian Ritchie. “This gives a good opportunity for us to improve our communications between departments and for everyone to see what the firemen do.” Ritchie said the exercise offered further training for his team to practice stabilizing compromised vehicles to reduce risk to both accident victims and rescue personnel.

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While the physical effects of a car accident can be mitigated with the physical care offered to victims by firefighters, police, and ambulance personnel responding to the scene, the psychological trauma can be more difficult to accurately assess â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and to immediately address. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the beginning, he was just along for the ride,â&#x20AC;? said Remourquage 514 tow truck driver Marco Trujillo of his

7-year-old Chihuahua name Nacho who accompanies him on all his calls, â&#x20AC;&#x153;then the firemen started to ask me, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Can you bring the dog? Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s some traumatized kids at the sceneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.â&#x20AC;? Trujillo said it took about 18 months to fully train Nacho to seek out and stay near accident victims at the scene and the dog, who wears his own reflective safety vest, is happiest when working. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Two months ago, an 85-year-old woman came into the tow truck after an accident,â&#x20AC;? said Trujillo. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She was nervous and shaking until she saw the

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Remourquage 514 driver Marco Trujillo hangs out with Nacho the service dog, who has been accompanying his owner in the cab for the past six years, offering comfort to victims whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve suffered trauma in accidents.

dog. Within five minutes she was calm and told me, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;That was the best thing I couldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve hadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.â&#x20AC;? Trujillo said training Chihuahuas in this manner is an exercise in patience but once Nacho had acquired the character and patience needed to interact with people at accident scenes, particularly children, he hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t looked back. Nacho is the portrait of patience and kindness with people but, with the exception of two more Chihuahuas in Trujilloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s care, Salsa and Dip, he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t much care for other dogs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For him, his life is with people,â&#x20AC;? Trujillo said, describing how the dog rarely leaves his side. Nachoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eyes follow Trujilloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s every move and when his master picks him up singlehandedly and flips him on his back in preparation of wearing his service vest, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the sign that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to go to work. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All the firemen in the area know him.â&#x20AC;? Nacho has been dutifully on the job with Trujillo for about six years and, to the best of his knowledge, is the only dedicated therapeutic animal to accompany a tow truck driver on the Island of Montreal. With an average lifespan of 18 years, Trujillo fully expects Nacho to be at his side, safely tucked into the passenger compartment of the cab of the truck, for many calls to come.

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Fall Projects The English Gardener PHOTO BY GREG JONES

Mum’s the word at this time of year James Parry Your Local Journal

With virtually all varieties of perennials now having finished blooming – or just

about to – ‘tis time to think of adding a little colour to the garden to enjoy before the leaves fall carpeting it in autumnal shades of reds, golds, and browns. And what could be more perfect, and so easily available right now, than good old Chrysanthemums?

themum while replicas of the plant in Affectionately known as Mums. And cheap as chips with one store in their original form have been discovered on some 15th century Chinese Hudson selling them for six bucks a pop. Healthy, bud-encrusted, in big pottery emphasizing their long standing popularity. Although in the very pots, and in hues of yellow, mauve, red, pink, and some I’m not even sure early days, while the Chinese did cultivate the plant, it was not until about about. I have about 20 in my garden right 350 AD that anything approaching a definite variety was involved. now, all blooming profusely. And In the 8th cenguess what? None tury, it was inof them were acinto Jatually bought this “If you want to be troduced pan where it was year. happy for a lifetime, plant quickly named That’s right. that country’s naFor they are a Chrysanthemum.” tional symbol by plants that I have - Chinese proverb the emperor. Tobought in pots day, it is Japan’s over the past few most revered years and which - well before the first frost and while flower and is the central image on the imperial seal. they are still blooming - I remove from Here in North America, however, it the pots, transplant in the soil, cut was not until after the beginning of the down to the ground, and let nature take its course. 19th century that they were first introduced with gardeners flocking to buy Tell you folks, it always bugs me when I think of all the Chrysanthethem as soon as they became available. mums chucked out once they have finThat being said, the actual origin ished flowering. They are not annuals, of the Chrysanthemum would appear for heaven’s sake. They are perennials. to be a little obscure. But it is known And can live for many years with the to have been cultivated for over 3,000 promise of returning in all their glory years. at this time of year. Something appreciated by Chinese Continued on page 17 poets over a thousand years ago who were writing in praise of the Chrysan-

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Fall Projects English Gardener Continued from page 16 Probably originating about 500 BC. And, according to the experts, it seems fairly certain that present day varieties had as their parents the two forms of Chrysanthemum, Indicum and chrysanthemum Sinese. Moreover, Confucius, the great Chinese philosopher, evidently appreciated

its blooms and described it in his work Li-Ki or Ninth Moon. In Europe, apparently, the earliest reference to the flower was made in 1689 by a botanist named Bregnius. The following year, a Dutch scientist named Rheede described a cultivar growing in India, but it was to be another hundred years before successful cultivation took place in Europe in 1789 when a French merchant from Marseilles named Pierre Louis Blan-

card brought three cultivars home from China. One of which eventually reached Kew Gardens in London, England. And the rest, as they say, is history. And now, at least for another week, I’m history. Off to buy a few more pots of Mums before they are all gone! Meanwhile, have fun in your garden. And watch out for those skeeters! E-mail: creation@videotron.ca

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Potted Chrysanthemums transplanted in to the garden can last for years.

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Fire PreventionWeek Celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit October 4th to 10th, 2015

It was in a joyful and warm ambiance that more than 80 people participated in the 2015-2016 Réseaux Emploi Entrepreneurship season launch at the Auberge Willow in Hudson on Thursday, September 10. They had the opportunity to learn more about the services offered by REE and about the upcoming activities.

With services for job seekers, employers, cultural communities, English speakers and entrepreneurs, REE is the organization you need to contact if you need accompaniment to reach your goals. Most of our services are free. Contact us at (450) 424-5727 or visit our website at www.ree.ca.

ATION”: U C A V É E D N A THE “GR PLAN AHEAD! PHOTO COURTESY JEANICK MAINVILLE

(Left to right): Gilles Boyer (REE General Manager), Marie-Andrée Prévost (VIVA média General Manager), Léo Lalonde (REE Chief Mentor and President), Marie-Claude Nichols (MNA for Vaudreuil) and Marc Patry.

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If a fire breaks in your home, you may only have a few minutes to get out safely once the smoke alarm goes off. MAKE a home escape plan. Draw a map of your home showing all doors and windows. KNOW at least two ways out of every room, if possible. Make sure all doors and windows leading outside open easily. HAVE an outside meeting place at a safe distance from the house where everyone can meet. PRACTICE your home fire drill, with the smoke alarm beeping, with everyone in your home twice a year. PRACTICE using different ways out. TEACH children how to escape on their own in case you can’t help them. ClOSE doors behind you as you leave. STAY OUT and never go back inside. CALL 9-1-1 from outside your home.

Come see the Pincourt Fire Department on October 4th during the Open Day at the fire station from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. For more information about the “Grande Évacuation” of October 7th, please visit www.villepincourt.qc.ca.

Well the curling season is rapidly approaching and work has already begun in the ice shed and the compressors are all fired up and cooling down the building. The night curler sign-up and club Open House will take place Thursday, October 8 at 7 p.m. Light snacks will be served. The weekly afternoon Bridge games begin Wednesday, October 7, at 1:30 p.m. Please contact Leslie Mink for more info at (450) 458-7393. Our next Friday night supper will be held October 16 and the menu will be Guinness Stew. Please make your reservations by calling Joan Hughes at (450) 458-4882. At the annual AGM that was held

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September 16, the following Legion Executives were sworn in for the upcoming year. President Peter Mansell, 1st Vice President Eric Connor, 2nd Vice President Rod Hodgson, Secretary Lise Bernier, Treasurer Barb Robinson, Sergeant at Arms John Dalgarno and Executive Members; Donna Attwood, Ken Baxter, Barry Rowland, Mike Elliott and Linda Eames. Top three winners of the first cribbage night held September 18 were Phil Gale, Bob Hart and Bill Cameron. The next crib night will be October 23 at 7:30 p.m. Lest we Forget.

The “Grande Évacuation” - October 7th, 2015

Fire PreventionWeek Safety rst when heating with wood October 4th to 10th, 2015

With the advent of the fall season, cords of wood are being delivered to a number of homes across the VaudreuilSoulanges region where wood-stoves are, for some, the main source of heat throughout the winter months. And while most airtight wood-stoves pose less of a fire risk than open fireplaces, it’s imperative to adhere to stringent fire safety practices. • An efficient wood-burning stove will save you money in the long run in terms of amount of wood burned, not to mention the environmental benefits of releasing less particulate matter into the atmosphere. • When shopping for firewood, ask for references from other customers. Look for seasoned, dry wood; preferably hardwood though many vendors in the region will inform you your delivery will consist of a mix of hard and faster-burning soft woods. Hardwood tends to burn longer and cleaner. Avoid burning fresh, green wood that is high in moisture – up to 80 per cent. • Chimneys should be cleaned at least once a season to prevent the buildup of flammable creosote. While home-

owners, with the right equipment, can undertake the task themselves, consider hiring a professional to deal with the risks and the mess. • Store your outdoor firewood where air can circulate around it, preferably bark side up to dispel rain. Covering it with a tarpaulin is not recommended as this will serve to keep moisture in. If you notice the wood you’re burning spits and bubbles from the end grain, it’s too wet and needs to be seasoned longer. • It bears repeating – never burn pressure treated lumber or construction grade materials like plywood. Pressure treated wood, typically used in back decks, is impregnated with chemicals to prevent rot. Burning it released carcinogenic (cancer-causing) chemicals into the air. Plywood contains layers of adhesives that burn at high temperatures and spew more toxins into the atmosphere. • Ensure the smoke detectors – one on each floor – are fully functional. Consider hardwired smoke detectors into the home’s AC wiring system – with a battery backup. Typically, if one unit wired in this manner

trips, all the smoke alarms in the series will also trip ensuring everyone in the house will hear it. • A carbon monoxide detector is a good idea for any home with a wood-burning unit which can, if not properly vented, result in the buildup of CO gas resulting in carbon monoxide poisoning. • Have an escape plan and practice it with your family members. If your home is a two-storey structure, invest in a collapsible fire ladder to

provide safe access out of a second floor window. Make sure hallways are cleared of obstacles including laundry baskets, toys, appliances (like vacuum cleaners) that could add confusion to an escape route in the middle of the night. • You’ll ultimately get increased enjoyment and benefits from your wood-burning stove by paying attention to the safety requirements and maintenance demands of the unit.

The Great Escape on Wednesday, October 7 at 7 p.m. zŽƵƌ ĮƌĞ ƐĂĨĞƚǇ ĚĞƉĂƌƚŵĞŶƚ͕ ƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌ ǁŝƚŚ DŝŶŝƐƚğƌĞ ĚĞ ůĂ ^ĠĐƵƌŝƚĠ ƉƵďůŝƋƵĞ͕ ŝŶǀŝƚĞ ǇŽƵ ƚŽ ƉĂƌƟĐŝƉĂƚĞ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ 'ƌĞĂƚ ƐĐĂƉĞ͕ Ă ĮƌĞ Ěƌŝůů ĚŽŶĞ ĞǀĞƌǇǁŚĞƌĞ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ƉƌŽǀŝŶĐĞ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ ƐĂŵĞ ƟŵĞ͘ Ğ ƉƌĞƉĂƌĞĚ͘ Check you smoke alarm, prepare your escape plan and try it out. Ǉ ŬŶŽǁŝŶŐ ŚŽǁ ĂŶĚ ǁŚĞƌĞ ǇŽƵ ƐŚŽƵůĚ ĞƐĐĂƉĞ͕ ǇŽƵ ŚĂǀĞ ŵŽƌĞ ĐŚĂŶĐĞ ŽĨ ĞƐĐĂƉŝŶŐ ŽŶ ƟŵĞ ŝŶ ĐĂƐĞ ŽĨ ƌĞĂů ĮƌĞ͘

3 minutes It is the time you have before you will suffocate due to smoke. Are you prepared to evacuate in less than 3 minutes?

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drostatic tests at a lower pressure than that ordered June 18: 125% MOP instead of 100% SMYS. The NEB lowered its standards knowing full well that there are approximately 250 cracks in the pipeline with an estimated pressure failure between 125% MOP and 100% SMYS. Thus, Enbridge was able to carry out its tests on the three ordered segments between August 22 and September 11, without having to check and repair cracks that would have leaked. In August, CaC sent a letter to Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre about the NEB U-turn. CaC then sent a complete analysis of the situation to the mayors of the Montreal Metropolitan Community (CMM), after studying the lower time-to-failure resulting from lower pressure hydrostatic tests. To date, no response or official action has been forthcoming from the CMM, except its approval for Enbridge to use 33 million litres of water from Montreal-East for the tests. For this reason, members of CaC will be present at the CMM meeting October 1 to ask its president, Mayor Coderre, for the position of the CMM on this issue. Since June 18, the regional councils (MRCs) of Argenteuil and Laval voted motions requesting hydrostatic tests on the pipeline segments that cross the Ottawa, Mille-Iles and Des Prairies rivers. Continued on page 29

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100 - FOR SALE DOWNSIZING MOVING SALE: Large variety of items. Round Oak dining table 42” (Diameter), no leaf, on pedestal with 4 chairs. $350. Furniture, including Antiques. Antique Bedroom Bureau with mirror, in excellent condition. $150. Ornaments, some Blue Mountain Pottery, ($5.00 to $15.00 each). Filing Cabinet 11” x 14” Hanging files style. $25. Variety of new Avon products for sale by Rep., from her storage cabinet, not just cosmetics. Customs built Oak Buffet, on casters. 8’ long. Divided for shelves and sliding doors. $150. New Toys greatly reduced, including a Beep-Beep Buggy. Many, many more items. For appointment to view, Contact Don at 450-458-4021 Dry firewood. Stacking and kindling available. Very reasonable. Dan: 514.291.1068

125 - FOR RENT House for rent or sale. 82 Pine, Hudson Village. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. $279,000 negotiable. Available now. 514-983-7164 DORVAL JARDINS BORD DU LAC Studio , 3 1/2 , 4 1/2 OCTOBER SPECIAL 2 MONTHS FREE from $590.00 and up. Heated, hot water, Appliances, Elevator, Superintendant, Parking indoor available. 514-631-2310. Hudson small office / studio space for rent. Immediate, Main Road near Cameron. $185 / month. Other space may be available soon. Call: 514-677-7696 Rue Daniel, St. Lazare, 4-1/2 plus, available October 1st. $860.00 per month. 450 455 4787 Village location, bright basement Apt for one or two. $700 per month. Including all utilities. No smoking, no pets. Call 450-4584195 Waterfront in Ile Perrot Solarium - 2 bedrooms Open Layout - Quiet and clean Short or long-term rental Oct. 1 - $1100 neg. 514-927-6494 buffypj@yahoo.ca Commercial Office for rent in Pierrefonds. - 1536 square feet - 5 closed offices - Reception area with waiting room - Kitchenette A lot of natural light. 1800$ / month - 9513 Gouin Blvd West. Pierrefonds. For more information, contact Casandra Viviers at 514-240-3741 or by e-mail cviviers@ quorumcanada.com

150 - SERVICES New in Hudson: Free Puppy Socials and Clicker Training Classes start October 3. (later drop in possible) For more Info call 438-403-4022 or check out www.pawtience.com Lawn Care services. Offering services for leaf removal and garden closures. Big or small. Free estimates 514-236-5377

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TUTORING SERVICES Experienced Teacher, Specializing in Math, English and Music. Tutoring in the comfort of your own home. Call Manfred G. Ottinger at 450-613-1949

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

Madame BlancheVille, offers Professional Cleaning - Cleaning-Window CleaningNew Customers. Hudson, St-Lazare, Vaudreuil and surrounding areas. Call for Free Vacuum Cleaner. Sales and repair of all brands, 40 years in service (Electrolux, Filter estimates. 514-909-5363 Queen, Kenmore, Samsung and Central Vac) Special on Hoover Central Vac w/standard kt Masonry Services, Stonework on stairs, at $399. (other brands avaialable from $329 walkways & walls. Foundation repair & parg- and up. Repair and service of all central vacuing. Call Pat 450-458-7925. um systems. Parts and bags (all makes). Small appliance repair. Carpet cleaner rental available. NEW: Oreck Excel air purifiers $329. Masonry Services. Brickwork. StoneAspirateurs Hudson.com work. Foundation. Tuck Pointing. 67 McNaughten Cement Finish. Construction IJS RBQ Hudson, Quebec 56993546-01 www.constructionijs.com 450-458-7488 Fast Courteous Local Service 514-262-3320 Home Cleaning Service Hudson, St Lazare, and surrounding area. Registered Gun Smith. We buy and sell Competative rates. used guns. 514-453-5018 Free Estimate. Please call Helen 450 206 0760 cell 1 450 465 7999 APPLE MAC SUPPORT e-mail helenb2007@hotmail.com since 1983 Variable Rates ¿ Moving? All jobs. Reliable, reasonable, Initial Hour Free fully equipped. Local and Ontario, Maritimes, – USA. 35 yrs experience. Call Bill or Ryan. Upgrades 514.457.2063 Troubleshooting Bootable Backups Handyman / for small jobs. Call John: 514System Analysis 623-5786 & Advice PIANO TUNING - Local piano techniterry@cloudbyteconsulting.com cian offering quality tunings and skillful – repairs. Improve the sound and touch www.cloudbyteconsulting.com of your piano with hammer voicing 450-853-0534 and action regulation. Marc Lanthier, 514-770-7438, info@pianolanco.com Wolftech Inc. Since 2004. Jacques Harvey Piano School. Experienced, PC/Laptop repair, sales and services. qualified teacher offers piano lessons to beCustom system builds. Software/hardware ginners or advanced students. Children and upgrades, virus –malware removal adults are welcome. Call 450-455-1544. Data recovery, network and internet troubleshooting. Pick up or In-home service. All renovations, custom decks, GazeVery competitive rates. Windows and othbos, sheds & pergolas, siding, framing er software tutorials. gyproc, windows, doors, floors, stairs, HTTP://wolftech.ca basement, kitchens and bathrooms. service@wolftech.ca Free estimates, plans. Jonathan 514-402514-923-5762 9223 Cleaning ladies available, weekly, biweekly or occassionally. 20 years of experience with same clients. All have: attention to detail skills good work ethics motivated by perfection Piano Tuning $88.00 - Repairs, Voicing, Regglowing references ulation. 514-206-0449 Call and leave message 450-458-0251 Painter - Mark Griffiths Painting Company. Interior / Exterior. 30 years Experience, References, Free Estimates. Local, Trustworthy. 514-442-4992

SINGING LESSONS - Ages 7 to 17. Private or Semi-Private. In my home (StLazare). Sing the songs you love! Call Morgan. 514-607-1308 References available. Paul’s Painting, Renovations big and small. Custom built decks. 514-900-5839. Ask for Paul. Local Experts in matters of Bankruptcy and Insolvency since 1994. First Consultation Free. Available Nights & Weekends. Solid reputation for Reliability, Honesty & Integrity in our field of Expertise. Blumer Lapointe Tull & Associes Syndics Inc. www.blumerlapointetull.com. 514 426 4994

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Garderie Éducative Enfant Cité Inc. 2190, Chemin Sainte-Angélique Saint-Lazare Place disponsible 514-316-5588 MAN WITH A VAN” MOVING whole house. Small moves, too! Quebec/Local/Ontario. Experienced/ Equipped. Mike The Moving Man: 514-605-3868. HUNT ART STUDIO offers art classes to children (ages 6-13) and oil and acrylic painting, water color & drawing classes for adults. www.huntartstudio.ca, huntartstudio@gmail.com. Call 450-458-5049 for more information.

Retired high school mathematics teacher available to tutor any school course or Calculus 1. Phone Mr. Norris at 450-455-9475. Cleaning services available. Efficient, reliable. Good references. Please call 450-202-0600 Fun Loving, subsidized English home daycare has place available. Lots of love & TLC. Babies welcome. Call now for more information. 450-451-1037 General Renovations MG360 Rénovations Générales • 35 Years of experience • General repairs and renovations • Membrane • Chimneys • Stonework and brick pointing • Balconies, foundations, parging • Cement finishing, epoxy • Water infiltration Robert : 514-922-3957 Michel: 514-219-6826 Office: 450-452-4124

175 - WANTED A Military Collector looking for medals, flags, swords and uniforms, pins, documents, books, helmets, hats, all related war memorabilia. WWI, WWII, Canadian/ German or others. Also looking for antique items, collectibles of all kinds, aviation and nautical items, coins, badges, maps, old signs. Top dollar paid. Please call Patrick, 450-458-4319 or email patrick148@ ca.inter.net. 2760A Cote St-Charles, StLazare, Reni Decors (next to Mon Village) $ Buy car for scrap. Running or not. 24/7. www.scrapvehicule.com Call 514-951-4203 All vehicles wanted for scrap. Best Prices. Call: 514-577-3720

200 - CAREERS/EMPLOYMENT Dépanneur Shaar in Hudson is looking for bilingual cashiers for weekday night shifts (2:30pm-11:30pm). Please drop off your c.v. at 58 Cameron. PEM Moving is looking for moving helpers for the Fall moving season. Please call Pierre: 514-386-1278 Part-time or Full-time cashier needed for Sushi Shop Vaudreuil. Punctual and fast learner. Call Duo: 514-928-8518 Barmaid wanted at Bar L’Étoile de Rigaud for Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 7pm. Call Marino at 514-778-2093 Seamstress/Sewer with some experience, required for full time work in aerospace related industry, located in Les Cedres. Forty hour week, salary $14.50 per hr or more based on experience. Call 450452-0336 for interview.

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200 - CAREERS/EMPLOYMENT GENERAL LABOURERS Skotidakis provides free bus tramsportation from the Namur and St. Michel/ Cremazie metro stations in Montreal to and from our plant in St-Eugene, Ontario. Consult our website careers category for duties/working conditions/benefits: www.skotidakis.com Possible shifts: 7 AM to 5 PM Monday to Friday, 5 PM to 12:00 AM (or 4 AM) Monday to Friday. Starting: $11.00/hour Please send your resume to: Skotidakis, 185 County Road 10, St. Eugene, Ontario, K0B 1P0 OR hr@skotidakis.com Hudson - Retail Apparel - Part of Full Time. Unpacking merchandise, stock placement, customer-service, operation of register, etc… Fast worker, yet HIGHLY organized; bilingual; customer-focused; team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. MUST HAVE PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL SETTING. Students, with relevant experience, welcomed to apply. Please send resume to: mtlmegavente@gmail.com Motivated, open-minded, coachable entrepreneurs wanted. Learn to build your own online business in the Health and Wellness industry. No need to quit your job. Flexible hours, free training. Visit www.dianepartenza.com. See if it’s a fit for you.

275 - GARAGE/MOVING SALE ESTATE SALE - Antiques, records, furniture, appliances, toys, paintings, quality clothing & sports equipment. 163 Cavagnal, Hudson, J0P 1H0 October 3rd & 4th, 8am-3pm Two-day multi-families Garage Sale at 87 Main Road, Hudson. Saturday and Sunday Oct 03-04 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. both days.

325 - AUTOS FOR SALE

“1999 Chrysler Cirrus LX Sedan, Amethyst, Very good working condition, Automatic, P.S., P.B., P.W., P.L., P.M., Cruise control, A.C., Tilt Steering, Pioneer stereo, C.D. with remote. 230,260km. Asking $765. Neg. Please call 514-918-4274”

94 Mustang GT. Black coupe $6,800 must sell. Please call 514-996-6965

2006 Mercedes CLS500, never winter driven. 86,000 Kms, very clean $18,000 Silver, negotaible. Please call Ray at 514-668-9718

Kia Sportage LX 2009 with Convenience Chevrolet Suburban 2010 -LT- White. Model Package, (4WD), manual, 136,000kms, very 1500, 4x4. 60,000 km. Mint Condition, Like good condition, never accidented, new 4 New. $30,000. Call 514-216-9217. season tires, towing hitch inc., asking $8,900 neg., 450-424-4308 Mercedes S550 – 2007 AMC Package. White, panoramic roof. 144,000 km. Mint condition. $24,500. Call 514-216-9217. 2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL, Lease Take Over, 67,000 kms, Black, Leather package , 22 months remaining @$325/month. View on Leasebusters.com ID #140741. Call 514-2203398 Ford Ranger 1998 Black. 298,000kms, good condition, 2 sets of tires, (4 X 4 not working). $1750 or best offer. 450-458-7906

Mazda 3 for sale, 2006, charcoal-black, 4-door, 5-speed AC, 159,000 km, $3495. (514) 941-5320 2009 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT, grey/green, 98300 km, no Montreal winters, excellent condition, well-equipped, 6 speed transmission, great gas mileage, sunroof, leather/ suede seats, $8700. 450-458-7863 Honda Accord EX Sedan 2003, Red, cleaned, fully loaded (sunroof, heated leather seats +++) with spoiler, fog lights, mats and winter tires on rims. Meticulously maintained, NO rust. 19,550 km annually. Manual. Asking $3,500 450-424-7602 Triumph TR6 1972, White, Very Good Condition, 77,000 miles. $7500 negotiable. Call 514-262-3320. 1978 Cadillac Sedan De’Ville blue, 138,000 km, 4 door, not winter driven, asking $2,900. Call 514-684-3715

GARAGE SALE / lots of household items, bass guitar, dog crate, books, bookshelves, tread- Mazda3 2006, 4 door, manual, sunroof, fully mill, etc / 411 Lakeview (corner McNaugh- loaded with AC 159, 000km. Includes 4 winter ten), Hudson / Sunday Oct 4th 8:30-3:00 pm tires used 1 season. Asking $ 3400. Also selling 4 summer tires with mags asking $450. Call or text 514-690-5463. 325 - AUTOS FOR SALE 1996 Honda Civic Si with multiple modifications: JDA B16A SIR II, cams, Exedy clutch, JDM ITR S80 LSD trans. w/short shift, urethane engine mounts, Sparco quick release steering wheel, Sparco seats w/Willans 4 pt. harness, Neuspeed sport springs w/Koni front shocks, frt/rear strut bars, stainless brake lines and much more. $6500 or best offer. 514-2182776 1992 Mercedes 300 SL convertible. 162,843 Km’s … Hardtop, new: soft top, battery, compressor A/C . 6 cd disc player, cassette player. Not winter driven, mint condition. $12,000 or best offer. Call 450-458-5995 1964 Cadillac Sedan de Ville. Excellent condition. 82,000 original miles. Rebuilt motor. Numbers match. Appraised at $17,000 asking price $10,000 or best offer. Call 514-6264770 2009 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT, grey/green, 98300 km, no Montreal winters, excellent condition, well-equipped, 6 speed transmission, great gas mileage, sunroof, leather/ suede seats, $8700. 450-458-7863 2005 Saturn VUE - Black 185,000 km-great condition-$2500 or best offer. Call 514-7176256. Mercedes CLK 320 - 1999 - Convertible, Silver. 208,000 KM. $6,900. Call 514-216-9217.

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Silver Chrysler LHS 2000 with 267,000 kms. Highway driven only to Florida, Very clean, all electric. 3.5 engine with a V-6 $1700 Please call 450-458-7488

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

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Sekure Cost Review is hiring now!! B2B English sales (No experience necessary)

With over 350 employees and still growing, many of our Sales Representatives are advancing into higher paying positions. What we offer and more: • $12/hr plus commission (Quick advancement to $14/hr expected) • Weekly pay • Medical / Dental beneﬁts • Fulltime Monday - Friday day schedule • iPhone incentive program

Call or send your resume right now! • Pointe Claire - Janet @ 514-695-6111 ext.112 / janetw@sekurecareers.com • Downtown - Joeann @ 514-227-6813 ext.296 / joeannowen@sekurecareers.com

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Pipeline Continued from page 27 Vaudreuil-Soulanges MRC voted a motion asking for tests on the entire pipeline at 100% SMYS. “We did everything in our power to make the NEB revise its decision, but

1991 Mercedes SL500. Hard and soft roof, never winter driven. 136,000 kms, black to black very clean. $8,000 negotiable. Please call Ray at 514-668-9718

they are beyond repair. We told our mayors about the dangers. Now, it’s up to our politicians to take responsibility. The CMM seems to have dropped the ball since June 18,” concludes Lorraine Caron, spokesperson for CaC. Source : Les Citoyens au Courant For information : Lorraine Caron | caronlor@yahoo.com | (514) 577-2644

In Memoriam Colin Gibson Fraser 1945 - 2015 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Colin Gibson Fraser on 26th September, 2015, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He will be remembered with great fondness by his loving wife Beth, his daughters Judith (Harold) Karen (Kevin) and his four grandchildren Shonah, Kyleigh, Saedie and Ethan. A special thank you to the Lakeshore General Hospital Staff and the very special care he received at Vaudreuil-Soulanges Palliative Care Residence. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Palliative Care Residence. Funeral will be held at 11am on Friday October 2nd at the Collins Clarke MacGillvray White Funeral Home, 222 Autoroute 20, Pointe-Claire.

Charlotte Hodgson (St-Julien) On Monday, September 21, Charlotte left us to join Papa, her husband of fifty years, who passed away 22 years before. A resourceful woman, who, in her 94 plus years showed us you don’t have to have money to look good, be good, and do good. As well as being a mother to seven and a partner in one of Hudson’s last dairy farms, she was widely known for her abilities to spot gems amongst the rubble. She was so proud of her collection of antiques and collectables and will be missed at Finnegan’s Market on Saturdays. She leaves behind her children, Joan (Andy), Madeleine, Lloyd (Debbie), Norman, Helen (Hans), Julien (Micheline), Anita and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society Suroît would be appreciated.

Patricia Ann White Travers 1944 – 2015 Passed away peacefully on September 26. She is survived by her children Kathryn (Blaine), Marc (Andrea) and Patrick, as well as her grandson Felix. She will be dearly missed by countless people whose lives have been bettered by knowing her. A funeral service will be held on October 1st, 2015 at 2 PM at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Hudson, followed by a celebration of her life (a splash of color would be appreciated). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation. F. Aubry et Fils inc. Funeral Home Hudson – 450-458-7381 www.aubryetfils.com Thursday, October 1, 2015

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To submit your “Things to See and Do”, send your information to editor @ yourlocaljournal.ca before Monday noon. All announcements should include dates, times and addresses. Publishing priority will be given to non-profit and community based groups. HUDSON Poor Man’s Breakfast will be held Saturday, October 10, at St. James Church Hall in Hudson, from 9 a.m.to noon. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Hudson and St-Lazare in support of Le Pont Bridging Food Bank. Entertainment by Bill Riley & Friends, who will be aiming at evoking the spirit of the ‘20s and ‘30s in true Dixieland style. Tickets are $10 each and available from Clarence & Cripps in Hudson, or by calling (514) 770-9997. Come out and support your local food bank! The Artistes Hudson Artists are holding their fall show and sale at the Stephen Shaar Community Center, 394 Main Road. More than 30 local artists will be displaying beautiful artworks in a variety of media. Everyone is welcome to attend the vernissage to be held Friday, October 2, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Admission is free. The show continues on Saturday and Sunday, October 3 and 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Lake of Two Mountains Artists’ Association Fall Art Expo and Sale will be held on Saturday and Sunday October 3 and 4 in the hall of St. James’ Anglican Church, 642 Main Road. Opening Hours: Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m. Armande Fecteau has kindly donated a painting which will be raffled off with the proceeds going to NOVA Hudson. On Saturday afternoon from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. you will have an opportunity to Meet and Greet the artists. Refreshments will be served. Admission is free. Greenwood’s StoryFest 2015 opens its much-anticipated annual literary festival this week. On Thursday, October 1, Kim Thuy will ap-

pear at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre at 2 p.m. Its second event Poetry in Performance will be held Monday, October 5, at Hudson Village Theatre, 28 Wharf Road, at 7:30 p.m. Then on Wednesday, October 7, Ann-Marie MacDonald will appear, also at Hudson Village Theatre at 7:30 p.m., an event in partnership with the Quebec Writers’ Federation (QWF). Hudson Village Theatre is located at 28 Wharf Road. Tickets available online and at Pure Art Boutique (422 Main Road). www.greenwoodstoryfest.com. Please join the Hudson Senior Travel Club on a Christmas Shopping spree to the Rideau Centre in Ottawa on Friday, November 3. Travel by deluxe coach. All are welcome. Tickets are now on sale at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre, 394 Main Road. For information call (450) 4580-6699. The Vaudreuil-Soulanges Palliative Care Residence is looking for volunteers to help make a difference in someone’s life. People with big hearts are needed to help the multidisciplinary patient care team. Volunteers should be available four to six hours per week, in good physical shape and able to perform a number of different tasks such as order meals, distribute trays, help with feeding or moving patients, changing beds, helping with laundry, etc. Bilingualism is an asset. There is a mandatory 12-hour basic training (starting end of October). For more information, contact Mireille Fink at (450) 202-2202, ext. 129 or by email at mfink@mspvs.org. The War Memorial Library October Book Sale begins Monday, October 5 and runs until Saturday, October 10, 60 Elm Street. Book sale starts 2:30 p.m. Crafts and cook

books are featured. For more info consult http://warmemoriallibrary. blogspot.com

PIERREFONDS-ROXBORO Lecture - The true meaning of character at the Roxboro library. Daniel Citrome will propose a lecture, ‘The True Meaning of Character’ Wednesday, October 7, at 7 p.m. at the Roxboro library, 110 rue Cartier. This lecture clarifies why “having character” is a critical issue for today’s times and outlines what we need to know to go building our own character. Registration is compulsory to attend this lecture. For more information, please call the Roxboro library at (514) 684-8247.

from September through June. The Café provides a friendly environment, complete with refreshments, musical entertainment, sing-alongs, dancing and guest entertainers - a place to meet others and have a good time. Come join us October 14, November 11, or December 9 at 1, rue de l’Eglise. Space is limited and reservations are taken on a first come first serve basis. Please call (514) 457-5445 #231. Parenting Children 0-10 years, a five (5) week DVD seminar series, Thursdays October 1- 28 from 7-9 p.m. Course fee: $25 (financing options available). St. George’s Anglican Church, 23 Perrault St. office@ stg.church, (514) 457-6934.

VAUDREUIL-DORION POINTE CLAIRE The Lakeshore Association of Artists membership committee will meet at the beginning of November to choose new candidates for membership. For information, contact Lois Baines, 117 Livingston Ave, Pointe Claire, H9R 1S5 or email lois.baines@bell.net

STE. ANNE DE BELLEVUE Boundaries Course Tuesdays 7 to 9 p.m., October 6 – November 24. When to say yes; how to say no; to take control of your life, $25 for course materials, pre-registration required. St. George’s Anglican Church, 23 Perrault St. office@stg. church, (514) 457-6934. Volunteer West Island Seniors’ Café is a popular, volunteerdriven, social activity taking place the second Wednesday of each month, between 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Come try a free Tai Chi class at H~OM Yoga Centre with awardwinning, internationally-recognized instructor Sergio Arione, a teacher with 35 years’ experience achieving gold-medal status 29 times in international competitions. The Tai Chi classes balance, coordination and motor skills and will be offered in French and/or English. Come join the group for a session October 6 from 5 to 6 p.m. at 3187 route Harwood, just after Exit 28 on Highway 40 westbound. Free talk by Stephen Schettini about his upcoming workshop titled Overwhelmed 2.0 that teaches ways to reduce threat of burnout or being stuck in negative cycles. Learn more about Stephen’s work as a mindfulness mentor, author and teacher and get a 10 per cent discount. Saturday October 10, 2 to 2:45 p.m. at HOM Yoga Centre. For more details call (450) 853-0616.

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Coming this week to StoryFest! Poetry in Performance with Louise Carson, David Groulx and Marco Fraticelli Oct. 5th at 7:30pm Hudson Village Theatre $15.00

Ann-Marie MacDonald Oct. 7th at 7:30pm Hudson Village Theatre $15.00 In partnership with the Quebec Writers’ Federation (QWF)

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will be held Saturday, October 3rd and Sunday, October 4th in the hall of St James’ Anglican Church in Hudson. Armande Fecteau has kindly donated a painting which will be raffled off with the proceeds going to NOVA Hudson. On Saturday from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., you will have an opportunity to meet and greet the artists. Refreshments will be served. Admission is FREE.

St. Lazare /Hudson Hawks Soccer teams soar into Ste. Julie and capture two trophies The U9AA girls and the U11AA girls recently won their respective divisions and both teams finished the weekend of September 26 and 27 with identical 5-0 records to secure yet another tournament championship. The U11AA team (left) coached by Dave Navarro, Michael Bichara, and Wal-

ter Zeeman: Pictured Below sitting down left to right Zoe Zeeman, Sophie Menard, Emily Bichara, Caitlin Reccord, Taylor Wiggins, Vanessa Mooney, and Emma Gonsalves. Standing left to right Lauren Ellis, Cassie Reccord, Ava Campione, Ava Kuzik, and June Dulude.

Missing from photo is Lauren Tetrault. Coaches left to right: Walter Zeeman, Michael Bichara, and Dave Navarro. The U9AA team (right) coached by Matt Cooper and Walter Zeeman: Pictured Below sitting down left to right Chloe Aucoin, Sourya Davidson, Syd-

ney Genty, Lindsay Gordon, and Grace Stock. Standing left to right Caitlin Cooper, Grace Alexandra Daye, Ava Ellis, Daphney Rioux, Ashlyn Massey, and Joy Zeeman. Missing from photo are Amelie Lemieux and Flavie Lauzon. Coaches left to right Walter Zeeman and Matt Cooper.

Hodgson, Michael Wayne March 11, 1952 – September 13, 2015 Passed away with dignity at the Centre hospitalier régional du Suroît with his cherished partner of 33 years, Luce Piché by his side. Son of the late Blanche Hulley and the late Stanley Hodgson. Survived by his brother Brian Hodgson (Ann) and his sister Gail Wright (Chuck). He will be fondly remembered by his nephew Clark Hodgson, niece Jill Hodgson Jesty (Scott) and great niece Evan Jesty. Heartfelt appreciation to Mr. Ralph Simpson for his kindness and continued support. A service will be held on October 10 at 2:00pm at the Côte St. Charles United Church. 2503, Côte St. Charles, St. Lazare, Quebec Outre sa conjointe, famille, parents et amis, Wayne laisse dans le deuil tous ceux qui l’ont connu et aimé. Les funérailles auront lieu samedi, le 10 octobre à 14h en l’église Côte St. Charles United Church. 2503, Côte St. Charles, St. Lazare, Quebec

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Elizabeth “Betty” Tetro (nee Youll) April 28, 1924 to September 19, 2015

Please support the Lakeshore General Hospital.

514-630-2081 fondationlakeshore.ca

Betty Tetro passed away peacefully Saturday morning, September 19th, at the Lakeshore General Hospital, at the age of 91 years. She was born in England on April 28, 1924 to Sarah and Sidney Youll of the County of Durham, England and was raised with her siblings William (Helene), Mary (Harry), Jack (Jean), Morris (Dorothy) and Edward (Audrey). Betty was married in England to Sgt. Douglas Tetro of the RCAFC and came to Canada as a war bride in 1944. In 1945, they made their home in Como, Quebec and then settled on Cameron Avenue in Hudson where they raised their two children, Edward (Skip) and Dawn. As a housewife and mother, she lived in Hudson for almost 70 years, during which time she supported her husband when he was Director of Police and Fire for many years. Betty was the official dispatcher for both departments and did so using her very own dial-up kitchen phone. At the time of her passing, Betty was considered the oldest member of the Hudson Fire Department. “Bessie” is survived by her precious baby brother Edward Youll from Durham, England who meant the world to her, a special niece Alison and many other relatives “across-the-pond”. “Nana”, as we called her, will be greatly missed by her son Edward, known as “Skip”, (Anne), grandsons Kyle and Ryan Tetro, her daughter Dawn (Robert Tisso), granddaughter Sara (Tommy Hayes), great-grandchildren Jacob, Dylan and Skye, grandson Scott Tisso (Suzie Belanger) and great-grandchildren Jordan, Tyler and Liam. She was enjoying life at the Chateau Dollard in DDO for the past year and a half where the staff, caregivers and residents had become a second family. In the few days prior to her passing, “Nana” was cared for with the utmost professionalism and compassion by the wonderful staff, nurses and doctors in the ICU at the Lakeshore General Hospital. To celebrate this wonderful, loving, generous, graceful, kind and gentle lady, our true English rose, a service will be held on October 17th at 1:00 pm at Wyman United Church in Hudson. 513 Main Road, Hudson, QC J0P 1H0. A reception at the church will follow the service where light refreshments will be served. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to NOVA Hudson or a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements were gratefully entrusted to Voluntas Commemoration Inc.

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Discover your local merchants! Treating customers like family at Soccer Experts Jules-Pierre Malartre Special contributor

Soccer Experts has been a staple of the Kirkland sports scene for nearly two decades. Soccer Experts is more than a simple sports store - it’s “the favorite store of our customers’ children,” as Fares Abi-Saleh, Soccer Experts’ proprietor, is fond of saying. The children’s attachment to the store is returned in kind by the staff. “Customers have been coming to the store with their children for years, and we have the pleasure of seeing them grow,” says Frédérique Fontaine, Fares’ assistant. “We recognize them when they come in, and they appreciate that. We’re like a big family.” That special contact is what makes Soccer Experts a part of the community, and the customer loyalty that Soccer Experts enjoys is a testimonial to that connection. Everyone talks about customer service nowadays, but actual customer care is what makes Soccer Experts stand out from the competition with a mix of expertise and care defining outstanding customer service. Fares is a seasoned soccer coach with over

25 years of experience. He is not only a mere merchant but an expert in his field who can counsel customers on the best equipment for their needs. “Our focus is on service,” Frédérique says. “Our team works in a nice ambience where customers are at ease and don’t feel like they’re being harassed. The goal is to listen and be attentive to their needs.” Frédérique adds that products always come with some advice. “That’s what sets us apart from the competition.” Soccer Experts offers one of the largest ranges of products and brand names in soccer. Their specialty: shoes. Whether you play on grass, turf or indoor; whether you’re male or female, an adult, a teen or a child, the store carries over 200 models of shoes in stock, from low-end to high-end products. Soccer Experts is certain to carry what you need, whatever your budget or requirements are. Displayed on their shelves you’ll see all of the top names in soccer, starting with Adidas, Nike, and Puma. Soccer Experts will also retail New Balance very soon. Continued on page 34

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Animal Health Week Keeping pets happy and healthy October 4th to 10th, 2015

Shelley Gardiner Special contributor

National Pet Health Week runs from October 4 to 11 this year and is a good reminder that we should be taking a proactive approach to keeping our beloved pets in the best of health. Loving your pet and making them comfortable is one thing, but actively paying

attention to their wellbeing can give them a safer, longer, and more fulfilled life. Let’s start with food. The best advice I can give is to think of feeding your pets as you would yourself; stay away from overly processed food which is rich in ‘fillers’ and go for the best quality you can afford. For cats and dogs a species appropriate diet is best for

them, i.e. protein rich, with the added bonus that they usually love the taste. Be careful, though, with fatty proteins like duck - feed these in moderation to avoid weight gain. You should also make yourself aware of what human foods or plants are poisonous to your pet. A simple Google search or chat with your vet will inform you. Exercise is also vital, whether this be playing in the yard with your dog, taking them for regular walks, or making sure your indoor cat gets exercise through play. Excess weight can put strain on joints and internal organs, much like it does to us. Training for your dog can keep them from danger. A simple ‘return’ or ‘stay’ command is an excellent start to a dog’s training. And if your pet manages to escape or run away, tags and microchipping are much more likely to reunite you than anything else.

Checking your pet regularly is an excellent way to identify any changes at an early stage. Get them used to having their ears and teeth checked and their nails cut at an early age. When it comes to vaccination and pest control, do your research, seek the opinion of various professionals and then go with what feels comfortable. A word of caution; attempting to self-diagnose your pet can be as dangerous as self-diagnosing yourself. Speak to professionals if you have any worries about your pet. Look for changes in their behaviour. Is your pet drinking more? Has their appetite changed? Are they acting differently or making unusual sounds? Has their skin condition changed? Just be aware so that any changes can be addressed early. Simple steps can help your pet live a longer, happier life.

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Continued from page 32 Soccer Experts also offers over 150 official jerseys and a wide array of products from your favorite clubs that make wonderful gifts for the Barcelona, Milan or Impact fans in your life. Customer care is not the only thing that is personalized at Soccer Experts. The store also excels at customizing products, offering same-day jersey personalization with its in-house press

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