1. business and industrial
2. business operations
3. management
4. project management

Vaudreuil-Dorion residents protesting
development project…
Hudson facing financial crisis
PHOTO BY JAMES ARMSTRONG
A dire financial picture was presented at Hudson’s November 18 special budget meeting with auditors from the accounting firm Goudreau Poirier Inc. outlining the current reality of the town’s
monetary situation. See story on page 3.
“If you’re going through hell, keep going.” – Winston Churchill
Razed trees prompt Vaudreuil-Dorion to
review developer’s plans for campground
pal regulations. Area residents who
were so incensed that a petition with
over 100 signatures was presented to
The City of Vaudreuil-Dorion has
council by resident Patrick Larivière
hired a lawyer specializing in urbandemanding that the owner replant the
ism to determine whether the protrees and stop the project.
posed Havre du Lac campsite developIn an earlier interview with Your
ment in the southern part of the city is
Local Journal, Lévesque asserted she
in contravention of municipal by-laws,
removed the trees after receiving an
announced Mayor Guy Pilon at the
email confirmation from the EnvironMonday evening council meeting, Noment Ministry and will contest the
vember 17.
$16,000 fine from
The
move
the city, $500 for
“It’s
not
the
city’s
pocomes in response
each tree.
sition
to
tell
developto the cutting
Residents also
down of 32 mawant the city
ers whether they can
ture trees about
to disallow the
or can’t build on their
one month ago by
current campDiane Lévesque,
property. The main
ground developthe developer and
ment proposal
question
for
this
project
owner of the propwhich calls for 31
is, ‘Are the developers
erty that was a forcamping trailer
mer campsite on
lots with one lot
following our by-laws?’”
Meloche
Street,
reserved for visi-Vaudreuil-Dorion
Mayor
that runs parallel
tor parking, sayGuy
Pilon
to Route de Loting the project
binière, about two
is too large and
kilometers south of Harwood Boulewill spoil the peaceful rural setting on
vard.
Meloche Street because of increased
The city claims the trees were cut
traffic and concentrated population
down without a permit and wants to
density.
determine whether the entire scope
For its part, the city is also seeking
of the project complies with munici-
John Jantak
Your Local Journal
PHOTO BY JOHN JANTAK
Patrick Larivière reads from a petition signed by over 100 area residents that was later presented
to Vaudreuil-Dorion Mayor Guy Pilon during the Monday evening council meeting asking the
city to consider stopping the development of the proposed Havre du Lac project in the southern
part of the municipality.
clarification from the developer regarding the type of camping structure
that will be allowed – wheeled camping trailers or mobile homes – and is
concerned that the individual campground lots are being offered for sale,
which would contravene the campground’s intended use as a temporary
place for people to stay between April
to October.
“First, they cut down trees without
our permission,” said Pilon. “And second, they still don’t have their Certificate of Authorization from the Environment Ministry for the septic tanks
and potable water.”
Continued on page 6
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T H E
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T H R E E
S T O R Y
Hudson nancially hung out to dry:
new audit reveals cumulative decit
James Armstrong
Special Contributor
If Hudson were a company, it would
be seeking bankruptcy protection.
This was the message Mayor Ed Prévost delivered at the November 18 special budget presentation meeting as
the dozens of attendees sat in stunned
silence while representatives from the
accounting firm Goudreau Poirier Inc.
presented the news.
“The numbers are astounding
and they go back to before 2003,”said
the mayor. The deficit for 2013 is
$1,752,939. “I’d like to remind you that
we inherited this situation,” he added.
“We are quite livid about what former
administrations did to rape, pillage…
steal, your taxes and our tax money.
We will be relentless in our pursuit of
justice.”
The Goudreau Poirier auditors
were not prepared to offer an opinion on the town’s financial situation,
only their recommendations. In their
presentation, they noted many incongruities and entries that could not be
reconciled or explained over the last
10 years.
“This could impact the interest rates
on any loans, going forward,” said Prévost, “The reality of it is, that we are
broke.” He pointed out that he would
be meeting with the National Bank on
Wednesday morning to inform them
of the town’s financial situation. “Once
they absorb that information, they
could shut off our credit margin, which
is $2.5 million, which would then inhibit our ability to pay our employees
later than this week,” explained the
mayor.
Part of the problem is the delayed
grants from the federal and provincial
governments for the water treatment
system due to a detailed audit of the
project conducted by the Ministère des
Affaires municipals et de l’Occupation
PHOTO BY JAMES ARMSTRONG
Auditors delivered the news about Hudson’s desperate financial situation at the November 18 special budget meeting.
du territoire (MAMOT) because of
suspected irregularities. The mayor indicated that some of this money would
be forthcoming but not all of it.
The worst-case scenario as described by the mayor would be for
the province to declare trusteeship of
the town. “That is not the province’s
preferred scenario,” said Prévost. The
financial report was presented to the
town council early last week.
“We are in crisis management,”
said the mayor. “What we have done
is meet with our MNA, Marie-Claude
Nichol and explained the situation, no
holds barred.” The town has requested
that the subsidies for the water treatment system be released and that a
retroactive application for a grant for
the fire hall be considered.
The mayor also explained that a
long-term debt loan for an extended
period of ten years is also a possibility.
However, that will require special permission from MAMOT. Further financial help will come from the proposed
sale of property owned by the town
such as the former medical center on
Cameron Street. “These will not be
sold at fire-sale prices,” said the mayor.
During the question period that
followed, concerns were raised about
the possibility of amalgamation with
other municipalities. The mayor assured everyone that council would do
everything in its power to avoid that
possibility.
Your Local Journal spoke with Mayor Robert Grimaudo of neighbouring
St. Lazare on the idea of a municipal
merger. “Hudson is a wonderful community,” said Grimaudo reached at a
budget meeting. “And St. Lazare will
always be there to support and help in
any which way we can. As for speculation made that the two communities
should somehow merge, that would
require a great deal of reflection, negotiations, and public consultations.”
Grimaudo went on to say merging
would be an extensive process and he
and the council have not in any way
looked at the possibility.
“Mayor Ed Prévost inherited a huge
mountain to climb,” said Grimaudo,
“and what he needs to do might be insurmountable.”
When asked if there is are shared
responsibility with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs for the lack of proper
reporting of finances by the town,
Prévost replied there is. He explained
that although the province had sent
letters requesting the information,
they had not followed up in timely
manner and previous Hudson administrations did not act on the request.
Council was met with several
rounds of applause over the course of
the meeting with residents expressing
to the mayor and council they were
happy to finally have the truth.
Mayor Prévost also emphasized
that the town will vigorously pursue,
by legal means, the former auditing
firm Bourassa Boyer for the amount of
their invoice and other costs.
Just before going to press, Prevost
told Your Local Journal the National
Bank will continue to partner with the
town and will work with elected officials to see them through until the new
taxation year.
The 2015 Budget will be presented
on Wednesday December 17 at the
Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre.
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House of
cards
It’s an oversimplification to say that
a structure is only as strong as its foundation because, of course, it depends
on so much more. And as the residents of Hudson found out this week
on pages and pages of auditor-issued
documents, structural integrity is also
based upon a construction consisting
of honesty and stability, and the assumption that all players are consulting the same blueprint.
The architect of the town’s current
situation, possibly along with a supporting cast, will face appropriate recriminations when the time comes but
it’s the residents, along with all those
who stepped up to the civic plate, who
are left to rebuild the crumbling walls.
It’s easy and likely tempting to lay
blame at the feet of the painters, plasterers, and roofers who did their bit to
maintain the complex over the years
but the ultimate damage was inflicted
by the master planner. Well-hidden
defects are almost impossible to detect and one can’t fix what one can’t
see.
Until all the rot is addressed and
upgrades are finally in place, a solid
structure is going to need all the public support it can get.
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Dear Editor: [email protected]
Dear Editor,
This is an open letter to Jamie Nicholls NDP MP
Vaudreuil-Dorion
Peter MacKay’s Online Spying Bill C-13 will
enable authorities to monitor the private lives of
innocent Canadians, without any real oversight.
It will give telecom providers legal immunity
for handing over your private information to the
government without a warrant and without any
oversight. That means people harmed wouldn’t
even have the right to sue.
Victims of these privacy breaches wouldn’t
even be informed - that means the government could spy on anyone, at any time, and you
wouldn’t even know when you’ve been a victim.
C-13 is hugely unpopular: 73 per cent of Canadians oppose Bill C-13, with just 15 per cent
approving. There is huge opposition among all
regions, age groups, genders, and income levels.
Conservatives oppose Bill C-13 by 62 per cent to
24 per cent.
The government recently cut Parliamentary debate on C-13 short, showing it is running
scared of Canadians, including thousands of its
own supporters who are speaking out against on-
Thursday, November 20, 2014
line spying.
The Bill was rammed through the House of
Commons and will soon be voted on by the Senate. The Senate prides itself on being a chamber
of sober second thought, and if ever a bill needed
a sober rethink it’s this one.
The Supreme Court of Canada recently ruled
that warrantless government requests for private information are unconstitutional. As things
stand, C-13 effectively encourages unconstitutional behaviour.
It would be reckless and irresponsible for Parliament to pass C-13 in its current form, especially as it could cost Canadian taxpayers millions to
defend in the courts.
Privacy is a fundamental right in any healthy
democracy. By spying on us and collecting our
private information in giant databases, the government is doing huge damage to Canadian democracy.
Sincerely
John Davis
Vaudreuil-Dorion
Continued on page 6
Proposed re station, town hall, and municipal
garage project raises questions in Rigaud
James Armstrong
Special Contributor
A near-capacity crowd was on-hand
for the second information meeting
held the morning of Saturday, November 15, at Rigaud’s Paul-Brasseur
building. The question of constructing
new buildings before dealing with the
problem of potable and wastewater in
various parts of the municipality was
one of the issues raised. “This week, we
have received the recommendations
from the Ministry of the Environment
for the three sectors concerning the
sewage treatment system and what we
can do about the wells,” replied Mayor Hans Gruenwald Jr. “Yes, we need
that infrastructure,” he continued, and
we have determined that the cost will
be approximately $22 million.” The
mayor explained that the town would
meet with the Quebec Ministry of the
Environment in the near future to determine how much of that cost will be
covered by grant money. “It will require a substantial program from both
the provincial and federal governments,” he said.
The mayor’s presentation emphasized that the new town hall located
in the middle of the town would help
to revitalize civic and commercial life.
“It will create more activity in the area,”
said the mayor adding that 90 per cent
of the land required for the new town
hall already belongs to the municipality. When asked about the remaining
10 per cent Gruenwald Jr. replied that
negotiations for the lots in question
are under way.
Resident Christian Bélanger raised
questions regarding the non-conformity of the building at 391 chemin
De la Mairie with provincial regulations. Bélanger had a copy of a report
prepared by Technorm Consultation
on the construction and fire security
norms of the building. The report was
published in January 2012 and used by
the previous administration to support
the move to the current rented location
at 33 St-Jean-Baptiste West. Bélanger
was asking if this was the only report
done on the building and if this information will be made available to the
public on the town web site. Director
General Chantal Lemieux confirmed
that it is the only report. In Bélanger’s
estimation of the report, the non-conformity issues over fire safety could
be fixed without installing a sprinkler
system. The mayor invited Bélanger to
meet with him on Monday morning to
discuss the issues raised by the report.
The mayor also addressed con-
cerns about the
cost and financing of the project.
“We have a grant
for the fire hall,”
he said, “and we
will also apply
for grants for the
municipal garage
and the town
hall.” Gruenwald
Jr. also emphasized that buildPHOTO BY JAMES ARMSTRONG
ing new struc- Issues regarding the fire safety measures for the former town hall were
tures
ensures raised by resident Christian Bélanger at the information meeting hostthere will not be ed by Mayor Hans Gruenwald Jr. on Saturday morning, November 15.
any unforeseen
project totals $7.4 million. The breakcosts associated with renovating existdown of that total is $2.9 million for the
ing buildings. He underlined costs will
town hall, $1.6 million for the municibe controlled and contract agreements
pal garage and $2.9 million for the fire
will stipulate that cost overruns will
hall. The municipality has received a
not be the responsibility of the municigrant from the province of $1.4 million
pality. With the proceeds of the potenfor the fire hall. The plan is to further
tial sale of the property at 391 chemin
reduce the total amount by $1.5 milde la Mairie and the former convent
lion from the sale of property, reducing
of the Sisters of Saint Anne, the town
the actual amount borrowed to $4.5
council has already passed resolutions
million. Gruenwald Jr. also pointed
that stipulate the money from these
out that there will be savings from the
sales must go toward the payment of
end of leasing the current town hall
the loans.
site and the reduction in upkeep and
The loan by-law passed unanimaintenance of the former convent
mously at the recent November counbuilding and the former town hall.
cil meeting for the new infrastructure
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Let it snow
I hope to never lose the excitement I still feel at the first
sign of snowflakes falling from the sky, a feeling shared, at
last count, only by my youngest son and one work colleague.
I’m sure there are more of us out there but they’re keeping a
low profile for fear of inciting the wrath of convention.
A late-night drive home from the office this week in the
region’s first snowstorm on recalcitrant all-season tires was
both nerve-wracking and invigorating, but more importantly, a reminder to pay attention to the fact that the change of
seasons does not cater to the timetable of our convenience.
The annual cycle of temperature, environmental, and visual changes should serve to keep us aware of the fact that
hey, change happens and we either embrace it and roll with
it, or stubbornly stagnate with a comfortable and predictable status quo. Kids and animals instinctively understand
this. Adults, not as much.
We live in a province that continually reminds us, regardless on which side of the linguistic fence we fall, that we need
to preserve our identity. And we’ve collectively dedicated so
much time to this battle that we seem to have forgotten that
the notion of identity, when treated with the wide parameters of definition it deserves, is an organic concept, not a
black and white label worn on one’s forehead for a lifespan.
It is meant to change as we personally evolve.
I grew up as a cat person until I fell in love with a man
whose package deal included a lumbering Labrador Retriever named Rufus who very quickly stole my heart. Up
until my early 30s, I couldn’t identify with the concept of
motherhood until I actually had kids myself and realized
what all the fuss was about.
In our university journalism program, we were told to
write for an audience based on the assumption they possessed no more than a Grade 10 level education, a notion
that made me balk. Continuing to cater to a de facto model
rather than challenge it breeds mediocrity.
There’s comfort to be had from returning to a time and
place where our first sense of identity was fostered but it
should serve as a guide rather than be an anchor.
Identity is not meant to be defined early in life and those
that succumb to this misconception impose their own limitations.
It’s snowing.
If we don’t get out and enjoy it, we’ll be buried in it.
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YLJ FILE PHOTO/CARMEN MARIE FABIO
Thirty-two mature trees were cut down on the piece of Vaudreuil-Dorion land straddling rue
Meloche and Chemin de Lotbinière in preparation for a camping development project, prompting the residents to present a petition to city council.
Campground
Continued from page 2
“The developer has the right of use
of the land for camping, but at the end
of the day, what they’re doing is apparently not in compliance with our regulations.”
Pilon said the petition that was presented to council on Monday will have
no bearing on the town’s decision as to
whether it will allow the current project to proceed. “Petition or not, if the
developer is in compliance with our
municipal regulations, they will be allowed to proceed with their project,”
he said.
“If they contravene our by-laws,
they won’t be allowed to proceed,” Pilon added. “It’s not the city’s position
to tell developers whether they can or
can’t build on their property. The main
question for this project is, ‘Are the developers following our by-laws?’ And if
they are not, they won’t be allowed to
proceed with their project.”
For area resident Mark Hollingworth, the city’s initiative to determine
whether the project is in compliance
with municipal by-laws is a positive
step forward. He added that residents
had no idea a new project was being
planned until the trees were razed.
“If the trees hadn’t been cut down,
the community would never have gotten together,” said Hollingworth. “That
was the catalyst for us to say that whatever they’re trying to develop, this is
not okay. We’d at least like to get a stay
on the project and what we’re also asking for is consultation between the residents and city.
“We don’t mind it being developed
and nobody minds it being a campsite, but what the developer is promoting on their website is not a campsite
– 31 units just boggles the mind. If
there were only 12 or 16 units and they
hadn’t cut down the trees, they would
have probably gotten away with it.’”
Letters
Continued from page 4
Dear Editor,
The invention of plastic bags is either a curse or a great idea, depending on what side of the fence you sit
on (Your Local Journal, The Soapbox,
November 13, 2014). The problem is
directly related to attitude. If the population would properly handle plastic
bags, we wouldn’t be in this predicament. I find them very useful to pick up
gifts left by owner of dogs on my lot. I
will not purchase special bag for this
purpose especially not owning a dog.
Raymond Cadieux
St. Lazare
No easy answers at TransCanada
information session
Carmen Marie Fabio
[email protected]
Vaudreuil-Soulanges NDP Member
of Parliament Jamie Nicholls began his
presentation to the over 150 attendees
at a Rigaud pipeline information session November 14 with a sobering reminder when he asked the crowd, by
show of hands, how many had arrived
by car.
“How many people drink water in
plastic bottles?” he asked, “How many
people wear clothes made of polyester?” Nicholls point was not lost on
those in attendance. Our society and
economy are so heavily dependent
on oil that its sudden disappearance
would bring our current way of life to
a halt.
The information session hosted by
Nicholls included Centre québécois
du droit de l’environnement (CQDE)
lawyer Alexandre Desjardins and Rosa
Galvez, director of Laval University’s
Department of Civil and Water Engineering in hopes of providing as much
information as possible on the impending pipeline projects. Those proposed for the area are Enbridge’s line
9B that plans to pump diluted bitumen
from Alberta to refineries in Montreal
East and TransCanada Pipeline’s that
is seeking to incorporate both existing natural gas pipeline with newly
constructed pipe to also transport oil
eastward. (Check) Also in attendance
were area elected officials and representatives from Coalition Vigilance
Oléoducs (CoVO).
“We’re not going to stop consuming oil tomorrow,” Nicholls told the
crowd, “but it’s time to start transitioning to renewable energy sources.”
Nicholls said ongoing studies are being conducted into the feasibility of
developing, or expanding, the use of
geothermal, solar, wind, and nuclear
resources. “We have to stop supporting the petroleum sector. Presently,
the (federal) government gives $1.3
billion of our money annually to the
petroleum industry. It’s clearly unacceptable.” Nicholls reiterated the shift
to renewable energy sources will take
a concerted effort, likely over decades.
Nicholls said the NDP would be
supportive of the pipeline provided
proper environmental evaluation and
consultation with First Nations were in
place, “… but without a ‘Polluter Pays’
model, we can’t support any project
right now that would have the effect
of exploiting the oil sands presently.”
The Polluter Pays model would re-
PHOTO BY CARMEN MARIE FABIO
NDP MP Jamie Nicholls addressed the 150 attendees at the November 14 information meeting in Rigaud with the message that the TransCanada Pipeline project will only be supported if
proper safety regulations are in place and is advocating for greater funding of renewable energy
sources.
quire pipeline transportation companies to be financially responsible for
the clean-up of any spills, a practice
not currently in place due to industry
claims it would render the companies
uninsurable and slow the sector’s economic development.
When asked if attendees at the
meeting, largely made up of home and
land-owners within the vicinity of the
pipeline’s path, had a right to be nervous, Nicholls replied, “Yes. After 30
years of deregulation, we’ve reached a
point where the public isn’t protected.
We need a ‘Polluter Pays’ model in
place. We need environmental evaluation and public consultation.”
Nicholls said his party is in favour of
supporting the product’s transformation in Canada for domestic consumption. The refined product is currently
destined for markets in Asia and India.
Continued on page 8
PHOTO BY CARMEN MARIE FABIO
Coalition Vigilance Oléoducs (CoVO) members Katherine Massam (left) and Charles St. Pierre
organized the information session attended by landowners and homeowners living near the
proposed pipeline.
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Pipeline
Continued from page 7
Centre communautaire Stephen F. Shaar
394 Main, Hudson
Hudson
Christmas
Craft Fair
CoVO representative Charles St.
Pierre said residents living within the
vicinity of the pipelines fear for their
property values and potable water
supply. “Energy East, the project proposed by TransCanada Pipelines, will
enter Quebec in Rigaud and pass under the Ottawa River. In 2010, TransCanada constructed a brand new
pipeline in the United States named
Keystone 1. It wasn’t supposed to leak
more than once every seven years, but
it leaked twelve times in the first year
of operation.” St. Pierre said despite
both TransCanada and Enbridge’s assurances, it’s very difficult to detect a
pipeline leak from a distance. “Leaks
of less than 1.5 per cent of the line’s
volume could take up to 90 days for the
company to detect. The vast majority
of leaks are discovered by the citizens.”
Responding to a query by Rigaud
District 2 Councillor Archie Martin on
why Canadian oil does not result in
lower prices at the gas pump for local
residents, Nicholls said because the
end product is destined for export, the
companies don’t want to invest in local
refineries and operational upgrades.
Former Ste. Justine de Newton Mayor
Patricia Domingos stated previous
work done in the region by Enbridge
did nothing for the local economy as
the company did not employ Quebecers, only Ontario residents.
Saturday
november 29
10:00am to 5:00pm
Centre communautaire
Stephen F. Shaar
394 Main, Hudson
William Leonard
“Bill” Snelgrove
March 3, 1943 – September 10th, 2014
Our brother, Bill, passed away on September 10th, 2014 after an unbelievably courageous battle with cancer. We
would like to thank everyone who has
supported us during this difficult loss.
Bill was always a little bigger than life,
living every moment to beyond the
fullest, never backing down from any
problems he encountered. As an avid
hunter, fisherman and sports lover, Bill
always believed in the 100% rule, giving every challenge his best shot. His
achievements were many, and he never ever gave up on anything he chose
to pursue. His battle with cancer was
a true testament of his courage and
perseverance when faced with a seemingly impossible situation. He gave it
his all. Bill died the way he lived……
committed to the belief that it’s never
over until it’s over. “How lucky we are
to have known someone who is so hard
to say goodbye to.”
Susan and CarolAnne Snelgrove
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Rigaud Mayor Hans Gruenwald Jr.
said he will continue to address the
pipeline issue collectively at the table
of the MRC. “This is the only way to
be unanimous for the whole county
to actually get somewhere,” said Gruenwald. He said though he supports
the democratic discourse on the topic,
he also pointed out most attendees arrived at the information session by gaspowered cars. “Yes, there are serious
concerns. But the reality is there are
very few solutions. The same citizens
that are here are very preoccupied that
their taxes don’t increase.”
Très Saint Rédempteur Mayor Jean
Lalonde, who is also the Prefect for
the Municipalité régionale de comté
(MRC) said his obligation is to the security of the citizens and the territory.
The final decision on whether to proceed with the TransCanada Pipeline
will be made at the federal level and
Lalonde said the MRC will exercise
their power and take every avenue at
each political level to ensure all security measures are in place before they allow the pipeline, including exhausting
appeals to the National Energy Board
(NEB) and Bureau d’audiences publiques sur l’environnement (BAPE).
“Our consumption of oil will not
end tomorrow,” said Nicholls, “and we
have to start preparing and investing
in innovations. Instead of giving the
oil companies $1.3 billion, that money
would be better spent looking into alternative solutions.”
Compiled by
Carmen Marie Fabio
[email protected]
West Island police files
Station 3 covering Île Bizard, Pierrefonds-Roxboro and Ste. Geneviève
An alarm system that was triggered
as soon as the rear patio door of an Île
Bizard home was smashed scared off
two would-be burglars. Const. Daniel
Maheu reports the suspects arrived at
the home on chemin Bord du Lac just
before noon November 15 and fled
eastwards on Bord du Lac after tripping
the alarm. Police officers responding
to the call said a neighbour with a security camera is having the footage
reviewed. Police said two suspicious
looking men were spotted parked in
a red 2-door Honda Accord near the
nature park soon after the event. Both
occupants of the car were white males
with long hair, both between 20 and 30
years of age. No other description was
given.
Off Island police files
Sûreté du Québec covering the
Vaudreuil-Soulanges area
Three Montreal residents, a 46-yearold man and two women, aged 34 and
38 years, were arrested following a
November 14 break and enter in Vaudreuil-Dorion. Sgt. Bruno Beaulieu re-
ports police caught the trio in the act
at a home on Montcalm Street around
1:30 p.m. The women were released
with a promise to appear in court at
a later date. The man appeared at the
Valleyfield Courthouse November 17
and remains detained pending further
proceedings.
•••
A pedestrian walking along Côte
Saint Charles in Hudson November 14
around 1 a.m. was robbed. Acting on
descriptions of the suspects and their
vehicle, police soon located the car in
the town of Pincourt. Three 17-yearolds were arrested and released with
a promise to appear in court at a later
date. The three were reportedly in possession of items belonging to the victim.
•••
A man smashed the front window of
a commercial establishment on Saint
Charles Avenue November 15 at 4:15
a.m. and stole several liquor bottles.
The suspect is a thin male, about 5-feet,
10-inches tall. At the time of the theft,
he was wearing dark jeans and a grey
hoodie with a logo on the front. Any
information concerning this theft can
be reported to police at (450) 424-1212.
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There were 48 vehicular accidents
in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region between November 10 and 16. Sixteen
people were reported injured and police made five arrests of motorists driving while under the influence.
Citizen feedback
session
Station 5 police are inviting the residents of Dorval and Pointe Claire to an
information session to help establish
our Action Plan for 2015 to sum up the
objectives and actions we wish to prioritize during the year in order to give
you the best possible service while at
the same time working together. We
will also have the opportunity to inform you on our accomplishments
of 2014. Coffee and cookies will be
served. Please join us Wednesday,
November 26, at 7 p.m. at the Pointe
Claire City Hall, 451 St-Jean Boulevard,
in the counsel boardroom. We hope
to have the pleasure of seeing many of
you and do not hesitate to consult our
Internet site for more info http://www.
spvm.qc.ca/en/PDQ5.
Police going
door-to-door to get
neighbourhood pulse
Station 3 officers will be going doorto-door in Île Bizard, PierrefondsRoxboro and Ste. Geneviève the week
of November 24 to evaluate the residents’ sense of security and to understand their concerns. This initiative
will be carried out by constables, Commander Jacques Bisson, and Lieutenant Marc Latulippe. The officers will be
asking questions including:
• Do you think your neighbourhood is
safe?
• Do you have specific safety concerns
regarding your area?
• Are you afraid to talk to the police?
• What could increase their sense of
security in general?
Police plan to visit private homes,
seniors’ residences, and community
organizations working with the many
ethnic groups in the district.
Solicitation and peddling:
Beware of false representations
Pierrefonds-Roxboro – On various
occasions during the year, individuals are at your door to sell items, make
inspections or test water on behalf of
Ville de Montréal. Please be aware
that it is often a false representation.
Our employees drive identified and
numbered Ville de Montréal vehicles.
Also, they have in their possession an
identification card or a letter attesting
that they represent or are mandated
by the city. If you have any doubts,
do not hesitate to call 311 in order to
verify the identity of the person talking
to you and the veracity of his mandate.
Do not let people into your home on
behalf of the city if you have the least
doubt.
“Borough residents’ security is my
priority,” said Dimitrios (Jim) Beis,
Pierrefonds-Roxboro Borough Mayor
and Member of Ville de Montréal’s
Executive Committee. “Therefore, we
have asked our Public Security to intensify patrols in all borough sectors.
In addition, we are working closely
with community associations in order
to raise awareness among vulnerable
people. In parallel, I invite citizens to
be careful and vigilant when it comes
to letting solicitors in their homes.”
Citizens wishing to report suspect
cases can contact the borough’s Public
Security by dialing (514) 630-6300.
$5,325
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MAURICE JEFFRIES
A
personal question dear
readers. Are you a lefty or a
righty? Or perhaps ambidextrous? And I’m not talking about your
political leanings here folks. But, quite
simply, whether you are left or right
handed or equally at home with both?
The reason I’m asking this is that by
the time you read this I’ll be out of surgery with my right all bandaged up like
an appendage on an Egyptian Mummy
for the next three weeks or so following
an operation at The Lakeshore General Hospital on Tuesday by Dr. David Cunningham. In the continuing
saga of my battle against Dupuytren’s
Disease (DD) which is hereditary and
traceable back to the Vikings. And I’m
right handed!
---------------------DIFFERENT BALL GAME - Sheesh,
it makes you wonder how they could
have wielded those bleeding great
battle axes and swords back in the10th
Century if they were all suffering from
curled fingers, starting with the little
pinkie.
The last time I went under the knife,
as it were, for a similar operation was
over two years ago. But that was on my
left hand. Inconvenient to be sure. But
no big sweat as I could still manipulate
my mouse on the ‘puter with my right.
Peck away at the keys with one finger
unbandaged on the left. And cut my
meat or fish or whatever come dinner
time. Without having to ask my beautiful Sunshine to help me.
Tell you, this is a whole different ball game. And it got me thinking
about important matters. For example,
what percentage of the population is
actually left handed? What causes it?
Who were some of the famous lefties throughout history? And, perhaps
more importantly, is it possible to tie a
shoe lace with one hand?
---------------------LEGENDARY LEFTIES - The two
most widely published genetic theo-
ries of human hand preference, it appears, argue that evolutionary natural
selection produced a majority of individuals with speech and language control in the left hemisphere of the brain.
Because the left hemisphere also controls the movements of the right hand
while the right side of the brain controls the left side of the body…Ah, forget it. I’m already confused!
Thanks to the Wall Street Journal,
however, for pointing out recently that
about 10 per cent of the overall population are lefties as are 20 per cent of
those with schizophrenia
And I have a question. If the right
side of the brain controls the left side
of the body, were legendary lefties such as Albert Einstein, Leonardo da
Vinci, Julius Caesar, Picasso, Barak
Obama, Oprah Winfrey and Bill Clinton (oops) - in their right mind?
But enough of this nonsense James.
You have a column to write. While you
still have fingers on both hands working. Will keep you posted!
---------------------LORDS OF THE RING - Until then,
however, would just like to give a big
hand to Hudson firefighters, Robert
Dumas and Brent Nolan, who - with
all the precision of brain surgeons and
using a tool similar to a can opener that
is in every first responder’s kit in case
of emergencies – for removing a ring
on my right hand that I just couldn’t
get off any other way the day before my
real surgery at The Lakeshore. Can’t
thank you enough guys. Sincerely!
---------------------FESTIVE FARE - Meanwhile, with
this past Sunday’s snow sprinkling
and festive bazaars and sales at two
churches in town, it sure is starting
to look a lot like Christmas. Only five
weeks away, believe it or not!
Stopped by both St. Mary’s and St.
Thomas Aquinas - Mireille buying at
both - and it gave us a warm feeling
to see all the volunteers and shoppers there getting
in to the spirit of
things while raising money for
their respective
churches
and
spreading cheer.
Still on the festive scene, and in
a tradition going
back for the past
37 years, Royal
LePage Village
real estate brokers look forward
PHOTO BY CARMEN MARIE FABIO
to welcoming one
Hudson firefighters Brent Nolan and Robert Dumas very, very carefully and all to their
cut and remove my ring and I didn’t feel a thing!
Annual Auction
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PHOTO BY JAMES PARRY
Claire Marineau, Suzanne Desjardin, Muriel Baggott, Eveline Hachey, and Josette Mallette, take
a quick break for the camera behind the cake and cookie counter at the Ladies Auxiliary Craft &
Bake Sale at St. Thomas Aquinas Church on Saturday.
in support of the Fireman’s Christmas Basket Fund. At the Hudson Village Theatre, which has generously
offered to host the evening at 7 p.m. on
Monday, November 24.
Over the years, they have raised tens
of thousands of dollars which go to the
firefighters to buy and distribute food
baskets to the less fortunate in the St.
Lazare, Rigaud, Vaudreuil-Dorion,
and Hudson areas.
Local businesses, merchants, and
the brokers contribute articles that
they have collected or made themselves during the past year. And, as is
the custom, the Lawrence Family will
be their charismatic auctioneers.
Oh yes, free light refreshments including wonderful wine - will be
served to get you into the spirit of giving and bidding for this most worthwhile cause. And there’s a preview at
6.30 p.m.
For more info, call (450) 458-5365.
And see you there!
---------------------GOING THE EXTRA MILE - Speaking of the auction, here’s a terrific idea
from Quarry Pointer, Kathy Conway,
who has been helping the Hudson
Fire Department with their baskets
for a few years now.
Says Kathy, “There are always lots
of toys given but very little for older
children and adults. What I have given
in the past are movie passes that I
buy with Air Miles. It takes only a few
hundred to buy a movie pass for two
including admission, two drinks, and
popcorn.
“I have also bought gift cards to
Reitman’s, and different stores. Perhaps others could do the same. It just
looks sad that the young kids are getting so much and the older children
next to - or - nothing. I buy the cards
online and usually receive them in the
mail in about a week.”
Well, Kathy, I think that’s a great
and most innovative idea. And count
us in!
---------------------SHOPPING LOCALLY - Still on
festive scene, great to learn that the
Christmas Market - a brilliant initiative of stores and businesses in the
area to promote shopping locally - will
be back for the fourth year at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre,
394 Main Road, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
on Friday, November 28. And for the
second year in a row, it is being actively
supported by the Hudson Société de
Développement Commercial (SDC).
Explains Terri Macfarlane of Décor & Tissus Serenity and SDC treasurer, “The concept of the Christmas
Market was a vision of local businesses in the district. We wanted to bring
together all businesses under one roof
to support our ‘Shop Local’ endeavour
and spread holiday cheer to the town
of Hudson.
“It also serves as an opportunity for
shop owners to converse directly with
other business owners as well as local residents and tourists who attend
this wonderful evening. In past years,
residents would venture from shop to
shop following the Festival of Lights
and we, as the business community,
wanted to create a sense of unity by
gathering merchants together under
one roof.”
Each has been requested to donate
a raffle gift for the event, the proceeds
of which always benefit a local charity. This year, organizers have selected
our local Meals on Wheels which does
such excellent work, not only at Christmas time but all year round.
Adds Terri, “With the formation
of the SDC, it ties hand-in-hand
with their vision of ‘Promoting Local Business Development’ and the
SDC’s Board is pleased to continue
this tradition in their second year in
office in the development and promotion of our Christmas Market.”
Having attended each one to date,
I can tell you that this really is something not to be missed. Gift ideas galore at very realistic prices. Supporting
local businesses. Helping out Meals on
Wheels. And all right here on our doorstep. See you there?
And that’s a wrap!
E-mail: [email protected]
Hudson Baptist Community Church
stages 10th annual Walk to Bethlehem
Re-enacting the traditional Christmas story in its spacious grounds for the entire family
James Parry
Your Local Journal
In a theatrical experience that
draws thousands of visitors each Holiday Season, including travellers from
throughout Quebec, Ontario, and New
York State, Hudson Community Baptist Church in St. Lazare is all set to
stage its 10th Walk to Bethlehem on
November 28-29 and December 5-6.
With a cast of more than 200 church
volunteers as well as participants from
different churches in the surrounding
areas who serve as actors, carpenters,
costume makers, choir members, and
even parking lot attendants and cookie
bakers, it is a traditional re-enactment
of the Christmas story as told in the
bible.
Explains organizer Deacon Richard
Susskind, “Regardless of our roles, we
are all working together to make this
Christmas story a success and a joy for
the entire family. To this end, we will
be transforming the church’s spacious
grounds into olden days Bethlehem,
complete with live barn animals, a
market place, singing angels, the manger scene in a barn, shepherds, Wisemen, King Herod, Roman soldiers,
Mary and Joseph and the child Jesus,
to name a few.”
The experience, which is free to attend - although donations to help cover the production costs are graciously
accepted - opens with visitors being
shepherded into a welcome center.
Right after, a guide sets the stage for
the pending journey that sees the visitors cast as fellow travellers who then
must obey the law of the land while
traveling to Bethlehem to pay taxes
and be counted. They are also given
shekels which they must keep for the
duration of the tour in order to experience the sights and sounds of life as
it was 2,000 years ago. Music is an important part of the evening, as are live
animals including sheep, donkeys,
horses and other livestock.
After the memorable and exciting visit to Bethlehem, they will be
transported back to the 21st century
to warm up inside the hospitable
church auditorium where they will
enjoy homemade Christmas goodies,
refreshments including pastries and
cakes baked by an army of volunteers,
or chat with some of the cast while listening to beautiful Christmas carols.
Most of the re-enactment takes
place outdoors in the evening, so organizers recommend that visitors dress
warmly and use sturdy walking shoes
to tour the sometimes uneven terrain
outside.
Hudson Community Baptist Church
is located at 3141 Côte St. Charles in St.
Lazare at the corner of route Harwood
and the schedule is as follows: Friday
tours will start at 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on
November 28 and December 5. Saturday tours start at 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on
November 29 and December 6. All tour
performances should start approximately every 10 minutes.
For more information, go to http://
www.hudsonbaptist.com/events.html
or call at (450) 458-1945.
PHOTO COURTESY RICHARD SUSSKIND
Shepherds tend their flocks by night while singing carols on the Walk to Bethlehem.
PUBLIC NOTICE
2015 USER TRANSIT FARES
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:
THAT a public meeting held on October 30th, 2014, the “Conseil intermunicipal
transport Presqu’Île” adopted the following resolution:
CIT-14-10-482
WHEREAS under section 14 of the Act respecting intermunicipal boards of transport in the Montreal area, the Council shall, by resolution, establish its user fees
for public transit in their various categories.
WHEREAS the AMT has submitted a draft fee schedule which includes an average increase of approximately 3%;
WHEREAS the inflation rate in Quebec between October 1st, 2013 and September
30th, 2014 was 1.9%;
It is
PROPOSED BY Monsieur Marcel Rainville
SECONDED BY Monsieur Bernard Groulx
AND UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED TO AUTHORIZE a 3% increase of the local
fares of the CIT de la Presqu’Île and to ADOPT the fee schedule for local transport
for the year 2015 as submitted and attached.
Rates for the local network only
Express (A40 and CEGEP
Gérald-Godin) including
local Zones 1 and 2
Monthly Pass:
Regular Rate:
Intermediate Rate:
Reduced Rate:
Zone 1
$96.50
$76.00
$57.50
Zone 2
$103.50
$82.00
$61.00
Monthly Pass:
Regular Rate:
Intermediate Rate:
Reduced Rate:
$125.00
$98.00
$73.25
10 Ticket Booklet:
Regular Rate:
Reduced Rate:
Zone 1
$34.00
$20.50
Zone 2
$36.00
$21.75
10 Ticket Booklet:
Regular Rate:
Reduced Rate:
$42.25
$25.75
Single Trip:
Regular Rate:
Zone 1
$5.00
Zone 2
$6.00
Single Trip:
Regular Rate:
$7.00
Monthly TRAM 4 to TRAM 8 passes are accepted on buses serving the local
network, Zone 1. TRAM 6 to TRAM 8 monthly passes are accepted on buses serving the local network, Zone 2. TRAM 5 to TRAM 8 passes are also accepted on the
Express and A40 circuit, No. 91 / Gérald-Godin.
Given at Vaudreuil-Dorion this third (3rd) day of November two thousand and
fourteen (2014).
PHOTO COURTESY RICHARD SUSSKIND
Visitors meet Kings and Wise Men on their way to the stable below a big shining star.
Manon Charest, CPA, CGA
Director General and Secretary/Treasurer
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Affordable housing continues enticing
newcomers to settle in Pincourt
Our ongoing series of area mayors one year into their four-year term
a similar population of 20,000 citizens;
type of infrastructure, which includes
sewers and aqueducts; and services
The affordability of houses for firstprovided, such as a fire brigade and
time homebuyers continues to lure
public transportation.
new residents to Pincourt which helps
“Out of these 30, we always manage
to reinforce the town’s image as a famyear-after-year to maintain ourselves
ily-friendly community that strives to
within the first 10 municipalities, so
maintain a low residential property
we’re doing better than average. We
tax base while providing a high level of
don’t necessarily want to be on top beservice and amenities for its residents,
cause there’s nowhere else to go after
said Mayor Yvan Cardinal.
except downhill,” said Cardinal.
The mayor’s remarks were made
“To maintain our position as one of
during an interview with Your Local
the leading municipalities, it’s also imJournal at his City Hall office on Monportant to ensure the town is providday afternoon to get his impressions
ing the proper level of service for our
about his first year in office since winresidents,” Cardinal added. “This is the
ning re-election to a second four-year
goal we strive to achieve. It’s not only
term as mayor.
about providing a fair rate of taxation;
Cardinal said that under his leaderit’s also about providing good quality
ship, his current administration and
services to each and every resident.”
mostly new council members worked
With 95 per cent of town’s revenue
hard to stay within the parameters of
generated exclusively from residential
the town’s annual budget which reproperty taxes, the town is still hoping
sulted in an impressive surplus of $2.8
to expand its commercial tax base by
million for 2013 – the fifth consecutive
trying to lure new businesses to set up
surplus since he first became mayor in
shop in the town, which has so far had
2009.
modest results.
About one-third of the revenue
The recent opening of the Patcame from welcome taxes as new resirick Morin and Rona hardware outdents and families continue to settle
lets along the strip on Boulevard du
in Pincourt, and also from long-time
Traversier has helped to expand the
homeowners who decided it was time
town’s commercial portfolio beyond
downsize their houses and move into
its repertoire of car dealerships and
more modest accommodations within
the Maxi grocery outlet. But while the
the town, such as the new condo detwo new stores brought in a fresh tax
velopment on Forest Avenue.
revenue stream, it merely balanced the
The town’s positive reputation is
loss of revenue from the Faubourg de
highlighted by its continuous standing
L’Île shopping mall which saw a drop
as one of the top 10 leading municiin its property valuation role.
palities out of 30 in the province with
Cardinal said the town continues to work with
the team from
Cogir Management Corporation which owns
the
shopping
complex to find
ways to attract
new stores. One
FRIDAYS 6PM - 9PM
option the town
SATURDAYS 5PM - 9PM
proposed is to
Interactive outdoor tours begin every 10 minutes
(dress warmly - rugged terrain)
have
various
community acFree admission
donations gratefully accepted
tivities held at the
mall as a way to
The 10th year
occupy some of
the empty store
fronts and which
would hopefully
Come
entice more peoJohn Jantak
Your Local Journal
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
NOV 28 & 29
DEC 5 & DEC 6
WALK TO BETHLEHEM
celebrate the
true meaning of
Christmas
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Hudson community
Baptist church
3141 cote St.Charles
St. Lazare
(Corner of Harwood blvd)
450-458-1945
www.hudsonbaptist.com/wtb.html
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ple to visit.
The town’s Social Development
Policy that was introduced in 2012
has also had a
positive effect on
the populace by
bringing together
people from different
cultural
and ethnic backgrounds to participate in various activities and
events throughPHOTO BY JOHN JANTAK
out the year, and
Pincourt Mayor Yvan Cardinal said the town has consistently placed itby promoting a self among the top 10 of 30 provincial municipalities with a population
spirit of volun- averaging 20,000 residents and similar infrastructure for the quality of
teerism in the services provided to residents and its positive fiscal management.
community.
pality’s central location, close proxim“Other than being a nice place to
ity to area schools and available land
stay, Pincourt has now become a nice
behind École secondaire du Chêneplace to live,” said Cardinal. “People
Bleu as the ideal spot.
don’t just come here to eat and sleep
Another important project that reand go back to work, people now conquires the province’s immediate attribute to the community life of the
tention is the long-awaited project to
town. People are becoming more intransform the section of Highway 20
volved.”
that runs through Île Perrot from a
Cardinal highlighted the linguistic
boulevard with traffic lights into a fullharmony of its residents and the bilinfledged provincial autoroute.
gual integration of the community that
The project which was originalenables everyone to work together.
ly proposed 52 years ago in 1962 is
“We’re also integrating newcomers to
long-overdue and is essential to ease
the community, people from different
worsening traffic congestion during
ethnic groups to make them welcome,”
the morning and afternoon rush hour
he said.
commute, said Cardinal.
New residential projects that are
“Other than being a nice place to stay, Pincourt has
now become a nice place to live. “People don’t just come
here to eat and sleep and go back to work, people now
contribute to the community life of the town. People are
becoming more involved.”
-Pincourt Mayor Yvan Cardinal
slated to begin next year include a major development for the vacant land
at Pointe-aux-Renards and Duhamel
Roads for 50 new units including a
housing co-op. An expansion to allow
for the construction of 15 more units at
the Residence St. Charles seniors’ centre on Duhamel Road near 5th Avenue
is also planned in 2015.
Looking at his wish list, Cardinal is
hopeful that the proposed new indoor
swimming pool for Île Perrot will be
located in Pincourt, citing the munici-
Looking back at his overall tenure
as mayor, Cardinal is pleased with the
many goals that have been reached
and overall positive outlook for its future thanks to the commitment of its
employees and dedication of its councillors.
“The first four years of my first mandate passed really fast and it surprised
me at how quickly the time passed. I
was the new mayor among the many
re-elected councillors at the time, and
now into my second term, I’m considered the senior mayor with a
mostly new council. It’s a brand
new dynamic and
we’re all happy
with what we’ve
achieved in our
first year.”
Palliative Care Residence Foundation appoints
St. Lazare resident to key nancing role
Julie-Anne Lambert looks forward to new challenge after retiring from Air Canada
James Parry
Your Local Journal
PHOTO BY JAMES PARRY
Formerly with Air Canada, VSPCR Julie-Anne Lambert will focus on raising money through
fundraising and community initiatives while building a give-give relationship with donors and
sponsors.
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Celebrating its 10th anniversary
next year, the Vaudreuil-Soulanges
Palliative Care Residence Foundation
recently named St. Lazare resident,
Julie-Anne Lambert, its assistant executive director of financing.
In this exclusive interview with
Your Local Journal, Lambert - recently
retired from Air Canada - explains her
new role and what this will entail in
the coming months for those in need
of palliative care, and their families,
within our region.
What exactly is your mandate?
“Throughout the years, VaudreuilSoulanges residents, municipalities,
organizations, and various companies
have been very generous in helping ill
patients and for this we are eternally
grateful. However, it is increasingly
difficult to raise the $1.1 million the
residence needs annually to operate
and provide free care for those in need.
With the new hospital around the
corner, the donor pool will become
even smaller. And I was hired to focus
solely on raising money through fundraising and other means, generate new
ideas, and find ways to continue giving back to our community. We want a
give-give relationship with our donors
and sponsors, and it needs to be a
partnership.”
What is your professional background?
I worked for Air Canada for over 28
years and my last position there was
senior director, customer service standards working behind the scenes and
not dealing with customers directly.
My last assignment with Air Canada
was to launch the In-Flight Service
branch of the company’s new airline,
Air Canada rouge.”
When and why did you first become a volunteer with the Residence,
in what capacity, and how have you
been helping since?
“While I was working, I read an
article about a volunteer who worked
in patient care for the VSPCR. It was
a truly inspiring story so I cut it out. I
knew that’s what I wanted to do when
I retired.
While cleaning out my home office after leaving the company, I came
across the article and called Volunteer
Coordinator, Mireille Fink, right away.
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Fondation Centre Jeunesse de
Montreal Christmas...
While the autumn sets, the Fondation Centre Jeunesse de Montreal is
fully immersed in the magic of Christmas. We are working hard so that we
can bring this magic to the 3000 kids
under our wing that cannot rejoice
during Christmas Eve, either because
their family is too poor, they’re in
the midst of a family crises, there are
abandonment issues, or the parents
are incapable of picking up their kids
from the foundation.
Help bring their spirits to life and
give these 3000 resilient and inspiring
kids a gift for Christmas - something
simple and new. We suggest a value
between $20 to $25, however this is at
your discretion (we ask that you do not
wrap them). If you would like, we encourage you to write them a little note
or simply sign your name.
You may also contribute to the magic of Christmas by making a donation
online at www.fondationcjm.ca.
In the name of all the kids, thank
you for your generosity. You are helping them feel important and able to
rise to their full potential.
Donations can be made at H-Om
Yoga Centre, 3187 route Harwood in
Vaudreuil-Dorion Monday and Thursday evenings between 5 and 6:30 p.m.,
Tuesdays and Wednesdays between
7:30 and 8 p.m.
For more information, contact Fondation du Centre jeunesse de Montréal at (514) 593-2676.
NEWS
from Branch 115
PHOTO COURTESY HÉLÈNE COUVRETTE
Many children won’t be spending the holidays with family members this year, due to circumstances beyond their control. Help make a child’s Christmas a little brighter this year by dropping off an unwrapped gift at H-Om Yoga Centre in Vaudreuil-Dorion, 3187 route Harwood or at
Your Local Journal, 3100 route Harwood, suite 201.
Last week’s dinner seemed to be a
hit. The next dinner of roast pork will
be held Friday, November 28 at 6:30
p.m. sharp.
Crib night is on tap this Friday at
7:30 p.m. Rollie has a few announcements for you.
Coming up quickly on Wednesday,
November 26 is the Pub Quiz night
starting at 8 p.m. Bring your thinking
caps.
Plans are in motion for this year’s
New Year’s Eve Party with complimentary music being played by Ted
Poulin and Marie Larouche. Cost for
this event is $10 per member couple
or $10 per person for non-members.
RSVP at (450) 458-4882 for any of
these events.
7:00 P.M MONDAY NOVEMBER 24th2014
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Desjardins Student
Scholarships of $100,000
Still time to register
Students have until 11:59 p.m. on
November 21 to enter to win the Caisse
Desjardins Vaudreuil-Soulanges student scholarships, widely launched
last October 15 across the regional media and social networks.
To qualify, post-secondary students
must be Desjardins members and reside in one of the 23 municipalities of
Vaudreuil-Soulanges. You are invited
to visit www.caissevaudreuilsoulanges.com to complete the registration
form for a chance to win one of 70
grants totaling $100,000. The draw will
take place in December before a jury
chaired by Pauline Thauvette-Leroux,
Chair of the Community Relations
Committee of the Fund.
The winners will receive their award
during a presentation ceremony
scheduled for February 6, 2015. The
evening will be hosted by two employees of the Caisse Desjardins de Vaudreuil-Soulanges, Emanuelle Massé
and Pierre-Alexandre Tremblay.
PHOTO COURTESY JOHN LAWSON
While visiting the Kremlin in Moscow recently, YLJ readers John and Inga Lawson catch up
on local news from back home - in two issues no less - in front of the Czar’s Cannon. Cast
in 1586 and weighing 40 tons, it is the largest cannon ever built but has never been fired.
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gift-wrapping fundraising project. Volunteers will man two separate stations
at Fairview Pointe Claire shopping
centre throughout the holiday season,
starting next Saturday, November 22
and right up until the mall’s closure at
5 p.m. December 24. The gift-wrapping
project has become a holiday tradition
in the West Island, and new Lakeshore
General Hospital Foundation Managing Director Heather Holmes said
her team has set an ambitious goal of
$45,000, saying between West Islanders’ desire to support their community hospital, and the volunteers’ ability to save consumers some time this
holiday season, the goal is eminently
reachable.
“There’s no doubt that with the
great team we have in place and taking into account West Islanders’ desire
to constantly give back to good causes
in their community, that our 2014 gift
wrapping project will reach its goal,”
she said. The proceeds, Holmes said,
will go back to the Lakeshore General
Hospital Foundation’s mission, which
is to constantly advance and improve
the state of patient care and the patient
experience at the Lakeshore General
Hospital.
Volunteers are still needed to cover
some weekday shifts at the gift-wrapping tables, which are located in the
mall concourse on the main floor.
Anyone willing to give their time must
be able to wrap gifts nicely and cover
a four-hour shift. Interested parties
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Anne-Marie Milard at (514) 630-2081
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Liliana Bergamin
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514-232-3539
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514-713-7833
OPEN HOUSE, Sun., 2 – 4 p.m.
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OPEN HOUSE, Sun., 2 – 4 p.m.
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AGENCE IMMOBILIÈRE
VACHONBRAY INC.
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OPEN HOUSE, Sun., 2 – 4 p.m.
$319,000
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$369,000
Debbie Middleton
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$599,000
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$499,900
Marc Leduc
Salaberry-de-ValleyĮeld. Must see for investors!
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from BOWLING ALLEY, PARIS BAR + LOCAL
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$224,900
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514-655-4116
$159,100 tax incl.
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$119,000
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VACHONBRAY INC.
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St-Télesphore. Charming property
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OPEN HOUSE, Sun., 2 – 4 p.m.
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Real Estate Broker
AGENCE IMMOBILIÈRE
VACHONBRAY INC.
450-601-5452
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD, 2014
2:00 PM TO 4:00 PM
HUDSON
SAINT-LAZARE
VAUDREUIL WEST
446 Ridge
$369,000
Debbie Middleton
514-232-3539
Royal Lepage Elite
2232 Pl. du Belvédere
$744,000
Paul Laflamme
Royal Lepage Village
Hudson Inc.
5 des Platanes
$299,000
Gary Bosch
514-583-4134
Royal Montréal Inc.
433 Ridge
$359,999
Tania Ellerbeck
450-458-5365
Royal Lepage Village Hudson Inc.
2378 de la Fanfare
$529,900
Patricia Wright
450-458-5365
Royal Lepage Village
Hudson Inc.
VAUDREUIL-DORION EAST
3015 Bugle Call
$259,000
Gail Meili
514-969-4134
Royal Montréal Inc.
1750 Rue de Verssailles
$484,000
Liliana Bergamin
514-467-7392
Royal Lepage Inc.
414 Cliffside
$229,000
Carl Poirier
450-458-5365
Royal Lepage Village
Hudson Inc.
2237 Country
$344,900
Diane Laflamme
514-715-4514
Royal Lepage Village
Hudson Inc.
440 Rue Sylvio-Mantha,
Apt. 002
Revised Price! $159,100
Anita Lasis
514-655-4117
Groupe Sutton
Distinction Inc.
30 Hudson Club
$319,000
Steffen Servay
514-713-7833
Groupe Sutton
Distinction Inc.
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BELLEVUE
45 Garden City
$364,900
Tina Dolce
514-941-8462
L’Expert Immoblier Inc.
PINCOURT
RIGAUD
134 Ch. du Versant
$499,900
Marc Leduc
514-795-0638
Groupe Sutton
Distinction Inc.
75 Avenue 42 e
$339,900 or $1,60
Tina Dolce
514-941-8462
L’Expert Immoblier Inc.
93, Rue McNaughten
$195,000
Andree Lavigne
514-718-7171
Remax Royal Jordan Inc.
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lunch from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm ~
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Limited Edition Tourtière from Grannies Aid for Africa, Hudson
James Armstrong
Special Contributor
This year, the ever-popular delicious meat pies concocted from the
Grannies very own secret recipe are
available for a limited time and quantity.
According to Dolores Meade and
Gisela Marler, the limit is 60 pies on
a first-come, first-served basis. “We
won’t be at the Christmas Market, this
year,” explained Marler. “We plan on
delivering the orders by the beginning
of December.” There are still a few pies
left. If you would like to order, please
call Gisela Marler at (450) 458-0897 or
email Dolores Meade at dmeade16@
gmail.com.
The making of the traditional Québec meat pie has become an annual
fund raising event for the Grannies Aid
for Africa, Hudson. For several years,
this diverse group of women from
Hudson, St. Lazare and surrounding
area has been raising funds with a variety of events to support children in
Africa orphaned by the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
“The funds we raise are split between the Stephen Lewis Foundation
and the Bududa Learning Center in
Uganda,” said Marler, president of
the local Grannies chapter. “Over the
last seven years, we have contributed
about $28,000 to the Lewis Foundation.” Grannies Aid for Africa is part
of the Grandmothers to Grandmothers movement launched on International Women’s Day in 2006. During
the World AIDS Conference in August
2006, the Stephen Lewis Foundation
organized a gathering of grandmothers
from Canada and Africa to share ideas,
knowledge, needs and resources. Out
Volunteer West Island’s
MealsOn Wheels Santa Project:
Feeding body and soul during the holidays
Kathleen Greeneld
Special contributor
Something special happens to each
of us at this time of year as the holidays approach; we want to be part of
this giving season by making a difference to someone. Have you ever
thought of giving the gift of food and
companionship to senior receiving
Meals on Wheels?
Meals on Wheels (MOW) is a volunteer-driven program that provides
hot nutritious meals at minimal cost
twice a week to homebound or isolated seniors and to those with reduced
autonomy. Volunteer West Island
supports 13 Meals on Wheels kitchens
on the West Island, including the Borough of Lachine.
More than 850 volunteer shoppers,
cooks, dishwashers, drivers, and deliverers work in 13 Meals on Wheels
kitchens throughout the West Island.
Their combined efforts allow over
400 people, who have been referred
to MOW by hospitals, CLSCs and re-
habilitation centers, to receive fresh,
hot, home-cooked meals prepared by
volunteers. The meals include a balanced main dish and a dessert. Our
MOW volunteers have budgeted so efficiently that each meal costs less than
$5!
During this holiday season, why not
purchase one or several hot meals to
warm the soul of a West Island Meals
on Wheels client? Imagine the joy you
will bring as our MOW volunteers deliver hot meals to clients with a special
card explaining that it was paid for
and given to them on your behalf!
Making a difference is easy when
you make a donation through Meals
on Wheels. If you want to give to a
specific kitchen, here’s how to proceed: call Volunteer West Island at
(514) 457-5445 #223, or email us at
[email protected]
and
we’ll provide you with the details on
how you can become a Santa for the
Meals on Wheels Program. An income tax receipt will be issued for a
contribution of $10 or more.
PHOTO BY JAMES ARMSTRONG
Tourtière under construction: Gisela Marler (left) and Dolores Meade preparing the traditional
Québec delicacy for the Grannies Aid for Africa, Hudson fund-raiser.
of this meeting, a partnership of Canadian and African grandmothers was
created. It provides support for immediate needs such as nutritious food,
health care, transportation, home visits, adequate housing and bedding,
school fees, uniforms and supplies
for orphans. Longer-term needs are
also met such as parenting and business skills, micro-credit grants, bereavement counseling, HIV awareness
training, counselling and testing and
grandmother support groups.
The Bududa Canada Foundation
supports the Bududa Learning Center
in Uganda. The Center operates three
programs, the Bududa Vocational
Academy, the Children of Bududa and
the Women’s Microfinance Bududa.
Each of these programs focuses on
the needs of the marginalized and
the poorest of the poor in the Bududa
area. Each of these programs focuses
on the needs of the marginalized and
the poorest of the poor in the Bududa
area. The Vocational Academy provides AIDs orphans with training in a
trade that will provide future employment such as carpentry, brick making,
tailoring, computer skills and nursery
teaching. According to Marler, the local Grannies have raised about $15,000
in support for Bududa in recent years.
PUBLIC NOTICE
ADOPTION OF THE RATE SCHEDULE FOR
THE YEAR 2015
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:
THAT at a regular meeting held on October 30, 2014, Transport Soleil adopted the
following resolution:
TS-14-10-1067
IN CONSIDERATION OF the need to harmonize their rates with those of public transit for 2015, including an average increase of three percent (3%) on fares from 2014
through 2015, as adopted by the Agence Métropolitaine de Transport;
WHEREAS the inflation rate in Quebec between October 1st, 2013 and September
30th, 2014 is 1.9%;
It is
PROPOSED BY Monsieur Claude Beaudoin
SECONDED BY Monsieur Claude Gravel
AND RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT the new rate schedule for 2015 as
submitted and attached.
Rates for Local Network Only
Monthly Pass:
Regular Rate:
Intermediate Rate:
Reduced Rate:
Zone 1
$96.50
$76.00
$57.50
Zone 2
$103.50
$82.00
$61.00
10 Ticket Booklet:
Regular Rate:
Reduced Rate:
Zone 1
$34.00
$20.50
Zone 2
$36.00
$21.75
Single Trip:
Regular Rate:
Zone 1
$5.00
Zone 2
$6.00
Out of Territory Rate:
Valleyfield and Montreal
Single Trip: : 11,00$
Given at Vaudreuil-Dorion this thirteenth (13th) day of November, Two Thousand and
Fourteen (2014).
Manon Charest, CPA, CGA
Director General
Thursday, November 20, 2014
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Merry at St. Mary’s
PHOTO COURTESY VILLE DE VAUDREUILDORION
Blood donor clinic
Vaudreuil-Dorion Mayor Guy Pilon
(right) and honorary president Chantal Vermette invite citizens to show
their generosity by participating in a
blood drive November 20, at the center Multisports, 3093 boul. De la Gare,
from 2 to 8 p.m. The goal this year is to
reach 200 donors. Chantal Vermette,
co-owner of Canine Centre Suroît in
Vaudreuil-Dorion, is encouraging
residents to donate. It was during an
urgent laparotomy to remove a seven-
inch tumor from her intestines that
doctors found a malignant giant-cell
tumor. One year and six cycles of chemotherapy later, after being told she
was in remission, a biopsy confirmed
a recurrence in the left cervical ganglion. Following a transplant of stem cells
and several cycles of chemotherapy,
Vermette has been cancer-free for two
years.
“I am very happy that Chantal has
agreed to be the patron of this blood
PHOTO BY JAMES PARRY
Early Christmas shoppers from throughout the region were in for a treat at St. Mary’s
Church Hall in Hudson last Saturday when volunteers, including Wanda Bray Smith and
Gisela Marler - who generously donated all the flowers and plants for sale – hosted their annual Christmas Bazaar in fine style.
collection,” said Mayor Pilon. “I have
witnessed the fight, and her perseverance is admirable. Congratulations!”
Chantal Vermette extended her
thanks to everyone who donated
blood. “You saved my life,” she said.
Every 80 seconds, someone needs
blood in Quebec. The blood supply
to Quebec hospitals is based entirely
on the generosity of people willing to
share the great wealth of health. Any
healthy person age 18 and older may
donate blood, and every 56 days, or
six times a year. To verify eligibility for
blood donation, people are encouraged to call 1 800 847-2525 or visit Hema-Quebec www.hema-quebec.qc.ca.
Thursday, November 20, 2014
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paintings,
china,
crystal, gold, silverware, jewellery, rare
books, sports, movies, postcards, coins,
stamps, records.
514-501-9072.
APARTMENTS
FOR RENT
Large 3 bedroom apt. 5
minutes
from
St-Lazare Village,
5 minutes from
Hudson Village.
$850 / month,
heat
included.
Available Dec. 1.
Call Jamie 514927-3417.
Bright,
one
bedroom
basement
apartment for
rent. Village of
Hudson, 4 appliances,
internet,
cable. No pets or
smoking. Utilities
included. $700/
month Call 450458-4195.
ART FOR SALE
Private sale
by
artist.
Sculptures
and
paintings. Visit www.
schimanszky.ca to
see examples. Call
450-458-7166. By
appointment only.
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
CAREER
OPPORTUNITY
Bi-lingual,
part-time receptionist.
Data entry, teamwork. Three days
per week. Harling
Marketing, Kirkland.
Contact:
elizabeth@
harlingdirect.com
CHRISTMAS
CRAFT SALE
5th Annual in
house
Christmas Craft Sale,
not to be missed.
2602 Cote St Charles,
St Lazare. Saturday
November
22nd,
29th December 6th,
13th, Sunday November 23rd, 30th,
December 7th and
14th. Hours are 104:30
CHRISTMAS
MARKET
COMPUTER
SERVICES
SDC Hudson
Merchants
Christmas
Market on Fri-
Wolftech Inc.
Since 2004.
day November 28
at the Stephen F.
Shaar Community
Centre from 3p.m.
to 9 p.m. For more
info. Call Terri Macfarlane 450-8530635
COLLECTIBLES
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,
514-234-4323 or
email patrick148@
ca.inter.net. 2760A
Cote St-Charles,
St-Lazare (next to
Mon Village)
CUSTOMER
SERVICE
Customer
Service Position available
with E-commerce
Fashion Brand in
Hudson. Experience with e-mail
and
Facebook
support. $15.00
per hour. Full or
part time. Contact:
Graham 514-9804848 / graham@
holyclothing.com
FIREWOOD
FOR SALE
CASH FOR
CARS
Cash for cars
10 years or
older. Call Jeff
514-941-7421.
ACCOUNTANTS
PC/Laptop repair,
sales and services.
Custom
system
builds. Software/
hardware
upgrades, virus –
malware removal
Data
recovery,
network and internet troubleshooting. Pick up or
In-home service.
Very competitive
rates.
Windows
and other software tutorials.
HTTP://wolftech.
ca
service@wolftech.
ca
514-923-5762
Dry
Tel : 450-458-0406,
Dr. Don Littner & Dr. Morty Baker
472B Main Rd, Hudson
Ph. (450) 458-5334
FOR SALE
F I N A N C I A L QCNA (Quebec
PROBLEMS? Community
Drowning in debt! Newspapers Ascan
Stop the harassment. sociation)
Bankruptcy
might
not be the answer.
Together let’s find a
solution - Free Consultation. Bill Hafner
- Trustee in Bankruptcy. 514-983-8700.
MONTREAL
AREA
ONLY
FOR SALE
#1 high speed
internet $32.95/
Absomonth.
lutely no ports are
blocked. Unlimited
downloading. Up to
11Mbps download
and 800Kbps upload.
Order today at www.
acanac.ca or call toll
free 1-866-281-3538.
STEEL BUILDI N G S / M E TA L
BUILDINGS
60% OFF! 20x28,
30x40, 40x62, 45x90,
50x120,
60x150,
80x100 sell for balance owed!
Call 1-800-457-2206.
www.
crownsteelbuildings.
ca.
TUB (SPA)
firewood. HOT
Covers. Best Price,
Stacking and kindling available. Very
reasonable.
Dan:
514.291.1068
DENTISTS
KARAVOLAS BOILY, CPA INC.
Taxes and Accounting
438 Main Road, Hudson
FINANCIAL
SERVICES
Best Quality. All
Shapes & Colours
Available. Call 1-866652-6837. www.thecoverguy.ca.
place your classified
ad into 24 weekly
papers throughout
Quebec - papers just
like the one you are
reading right now!
One phone call does
it all! Call Marnie at
QCNA 514-697-6330.
Visit: www.qcna.org.
MAG WHEELS
(Set of 4). RTX
Baron
15”
Mag
Wheels with Kumho
P185/65R15 All Season Tires. Used one
season. $400. 514705-8760
SAWMILLS from
only $4,397. MAKE MONEY
& SAVE MONEY
with your own bandmill - cut lumber any
dimension. In stock
ready to ship. Free
info & DVD: www.
NorwoodSawmills.
com/400OT. 1-800566-6899 ext:400OT.
GARBAGE
REMOVAL
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 514804-8853.
NOTARIES
Jean-Pierre Boyer
L.L., L., D.D.N.
1576 C Ste. Angélique, St. Lazare
Ph. (450) 455-2323
Aumais Chartrand
100 boul. Don Quichotte, bureau 12
L’Ile-Perrot, QC J7V 6C7
Ph: 514-425-2233 ext. 229
[email protected]
Greg Lothian, B.Sc.,CAT(C), CSCS
Professional strength coach & Low back/
injury reconditioning therapist.
Become strong & injury free!
514-867-5684 mifitpro.com
IMMIGRATION
BOOKKEEPING
Bryan Todd, B. Comm (Acct.)
Business and Personal Accounting
Services, Tax Preparations & Filings
Ph. (514) 730-5966
Brazolot Migration Group
35 Wharf Road, Hudson, QC
(450) 458-2186
[email protected]
HOUSE
FOR RENT
Brass engines,
plastic engines,
Central
StLazare,
3
bedrooms, 2
bathrooms.
cars CN CP and European
passenger
trains CN, European,
trucks,
turnouts
(switches), buildings,
etc. All at very attractive prices. Call 450458-2497, cell 514815-5958.
HOUSE
CLEANING
House Cleaning
person
available. Honest , reliable, and
efficient. Over 15
years experience.
Hudson, Rigaud,
St-Lazare
area
preferred. Please
phone 514-4046247 or 450-4516247.
YOUR LOCAL JOURNAL
Thursday, November 20, 2014
HudsonFurnished,
Brick cottage.
2+Bedroom. 2
Bath. Medium to
long term. $1850
/month.
Telephone & CableExtra. Call 450763-2232.
MOVING
¿Moving?
All
jobs.
Reliable,
reasonable,
fully
equipped. Local and
Mature cleaning Ontario, Maritimes,
lady available. USA. 35 yrs expeAttention to details. rience. Call Bill or
Honest and reliable. Ryan. 514.457.2063
Excellent references.
Hudson/Rigaud preOFFICE SPACE
ferred. Please leave
FOR RENT
message. 514-4458419.
Two Small of-
YLJ
Supplying your
VaudreuilDorion,
St-Lazare,
Hudson and
West Island
Regions
fices or studios. Main Road
near Cameron in
Hudson. $175 and
$250 per month
respectively. Immediate. Flexible.
Possibility of 3
more professional
office spaces. Call
514-677-7696
PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
drs. Martina Kleine-Beck
Psychologist
514.265.1386
martinakb _ 58@ hotmail.com
OPTICIANS
Lunetterie Vista
1867 E Ste. Angélique, St. Lazare
Ph. (450) 455-4500
PHARMACIES
Marilou Leduc
Affiliated BRUNET
1771 Ste. Angelique, St. Lazare
Ph. (450) 424-9289
Are you feeling overwhelmed?
Marianne Birch BSW, MSW,
OTSTCFQ Member
Anxiety Issues, Self-Esteem, Substance
Abuse & Behavioral Concerns
514-240-2692 [email protected]
PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL SERVICES
Sandy Farrell, Davis Facilitator
Dyslexia, ADD, ADHD & Learning
disabilities can be corrected.
www.dyslexiacorrection.ca
(450) 458-4777
JOIN THE PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY 450-510-4007 [email protected]
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All appliances included. No pets.
Available immediately. $1400 /
month. Call 514978-5019.
PSYCHOSOCIAL SERVICES
FITNESS & INJURIES
ATTORNEY
HO TRAINS
FOR SALE
PIANO
LESSONS
Jacques Harvey
Piano School. Experienced, qualified
teacher offers piano
lessons to beginners
or advanced students. Children and
adults are welcome.
Call 450-455-1544 or
email [email protected].
RENOVATIONS
All
renovations
and
construction.
Free
estimates.
Framing, plaster,
windows, doors,
floors,
stairs,
ceramic
tiling,
painting.
Basements, kitchens,
bathrooms.
Experienced work.
Jonathan:
514402-9223.
RBQ
5688-2244-01.
RUST
PROOFING
SERVICES
SERVICES
Handyman.
Painting, installing
fixtures, locks,
and
most
household
jobs. Ask about
Handyman,
all household
repairs, exterior
senior discount.
Call John the
Handyman- 514623-5786
Renovations, ceramic,
marble,
granite. Quality, reliability, cleanliness.
20 years experience.
RBQ#5678-2055-01.
Call Richard: 514578-5011.
Available,
Cleaning Lady.
Bi-weekly, 20 years
experience. Meticulous, attention to
detail. Excellent references. Please leave
message . Will call
you back. 450-4582871.
Home maintenance service, Rigaud &
pressure washing,
gutter cleaning,
roof repair, junk
removal, pick-up
of fallen trees. For
free estimates call
Jeff 514-941-7421.
SNOW TIRES
FOR SALE
Kumo
snow
tires,
215-60
R16, on Toyota
rims. Set of 4. $300.
Call 514-706-4732.
4 winter tires
Michelin
X
Ice. On winter
black rims - 5
stud. 205-65R15.
$75 or best offer. Call 514-2443035.
TIRES FOR SALE
winter. Great condition. Size 205/65 16”
95S. $240.00 CALL
450-510-9851
TREE SERVICE
Services Arbor
Pro. CERTIFIED
ARBORIST. Pruning, Crown Restoration/Reduction,
Risk Assessment,
Tree/Shrub
Removal,
Stump
Grinding, Hedge
Trimming.
Fully
Insured/Free Estimates. Emergency
24H.
514-7148733. www.
arborprotreeservice
.ca
Like new. Four
WANTED TO
BF
Goodrich
BUY
Winter Slalom
235/75R15. Free FIREARMS. All
Body. 84 Bellevue,
Hudson, 450-4581148.
SERVICES
Cleaning services available. Effi-
YLJ
types wanted, estates,
collections,
single items, military.
We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer.1.866.960.0045.
www.dollars4guns.
com.
cient, reliable. Good
references.
Please
call 450-202-0600
Supplying your
Vaudreuil-Dorion,
St-Lazare, Hudson
and West Island
Regions
YLJ
V a c u u m
Cleaner. Sales
and repair of
all brands, 27
years in service
(Electrolux, Filter
Queen, Kenmore,
Samsung and Central Vac) Special
on Hoover Central
Vac
w/standard
kt at $399. (other
brands avaialable
from $329 and up.
Repair and service of all central
vacuum systems.
Parts and bags (all
makes). Small appliance repair. Carpet cleaner rental
available.
NEW:
Oreck Excel air purifiers $329.
Aspirateurs Hudson.com
67 McNaughten
Hudson, Quebec
450-458-7488
Brunet Renovation for all
your
home
general repairs. Renovation big or small
,drywall paint,
Bathroom ,basement years of
experience. Call
Sylvain 514-5922173.
black rims with it
(rusted). Paid tires
over $600. For sale
at $250.00. Call now;
Denis 450-458-0639
AUTOS FOR
SALE
1996
Honda
Civic Si with
4 uniroyal tiger multiple modifipaw snow/ ice cations: JDA B16A
tires. Used only one
surrounding area.
References. Available weekly or
bi-weekly. Call or
text Helen: 450465-7999.
Professional
Rustproofing. Marty Auto
AUTOS FOR
SALE
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. 514218-2776
charger.
Rimmed
mag
Michelins/
4summer/ 4 winter.
Black leather upholstery. Some rust.
Worth $2,000. Discount for cash. Call
450-451-4518.
Kia
Sportage
LX 2009 with
Convenience Package, (4WD), manual,
136,000kms,
very
good condition, never accidented, new
4 season tires, towing hitch inc., asking
$8,900 neg.,
450-424-4308
beige leather interior, 182 K, clean,
good condition. 3.5
liter engine, 6 speed
automatic,
fully
equipped.
4,500$
firm. 450-424-2155
Mazda Protégé ES 2001. Silver, 4 door,
manual transmission. One owner 225,000
km., still runs well. New Toyo winter tires on
rims. $750.
SOLD
1996
Camry,
Toyota Mazda Protégé
190,000 5, 2003, 5 doors,
km. 4 door sedan,
fully loaded, new
disc brakes & exhaust. Extra clean.
Asking $1,225. Call
514-652-7020
AUTOS FOR
SALE
A Lexus 1996 Mercury
Vil- 2003 Camry SE
Special.
minivan V-6, built in JaNew lager
brakes, battery and 1995. 275,000 km. pan. All equipped,
2004 Mercedes
S430,
4matic, 2007
Chrysler
110,000 km, fully Sebring Ltd, red,
loaded, immaculate
condition,
winter
tires, reduced for
quick sale. Asking
$10,700. Call 438994-8522
AUTOS FOR
SALE
manual
transmission, A/C, 171,000
km. Runs well. Asking $1,675. Call 450458-0581 (evenings),
438-822-6875 (cell)
2010 Chrysler 300 LTD 3.5 litre, 89,000
km . All equipped, excellent condition, sun
roof, leather interior, snow tires. $13,900. Call
450-218-3564
sunroof, leather interior, safety equipment. Snow tires on
rims. Original owner,
non-smoker. Dealer
maintained,
hwy
186,000 km.
Volvo 1999 S70 driven,
condition.
Turbo 5 Auto- Excellent
$6,500 negotiable.
matic, sun roof, mag Call 450-458-2566.
wheels, Winter tires
on rims. $1500.00 call
2003 Kia Rio,
450-458-7271
Automatic,
Green, new all
Mazda 3 for sale, season tires, very
2006, charcoal-black,
clean, 121000kms,
4-door, 5-speed AC,
$2,500
159,000 km, $3495.
2003 Kia Rio, Stan(514) 941-5320
dard, Silver, very
clean, 172000kms,
2005 Ford Lar- $2,200
iat , 4 door, 4 x 4, both 4door. 514fully loaded, clean.
773-0394
183,000
kilometers
$7900.00, negotiable
450-458-8098
Still registered and
roadworthy. Needs
winter tires. $999.
Call or text Martin
514-346-3234.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
DRIVERS WANTED
AZ, DZ, 5, 3 OR 1 W/Airbrake
• Guaranteed 40 hr. Work Week & Overtime
• Paid Travel & Lodging • Meal Allowance
• 4 Week Vacation • Excellent Benemts Package
Must be able to have extended stays away from home.
Up to 6 months. Must have a valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 OR 1 with
airbrake licence and have previous commercial driving
experience.
Apply at: www.sperryrail.com, careers and then
choose the FastTRACK Application.
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Need to sell your car? Place it here!
Call: 450.510.4007 or email: [email protected]
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
YLJ
Carsley Whetsone
Company
We pay TOP $$$ for your
OLD COINS and PAPER
MONEY!
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YOUR LOCAL JOURNAL
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New challenge
Continued from page 13
I became a volunteer in the fall of
2013 and I really got involved.
Mostly I worked in the kitchen on
Monday night and every second Saturday mornings, in Patient Care every
second Tuesday night, and I was on
call for last minute coverage. I also led
the In Memory Of Committee, wrote
the Patient Care manual, and took on
the lead role for the Yearly Draw Committee.
Although I have had to reduce the
volunteer hours since I started working full time last month, I still work in
the kitchen every Monday night, Patient Care on call, and I still lead the
two committees.”
Why do you believe the Residence
is so important, not only for Hudson
where it is based, but also for the entire region?
“I thank our lucky stars we have such
a world-class palliative care residence
in our area. We are very, very fortunate. Most people in Vaudreuil-Soulanges will, at one point in their lifetime,
need the services of the VSPCR or visit
someone who is in residence. Yet, it
amazes me that there are still so many
people who don’t even know about
us or realize how fortunate they are to
have a palliative care residence in their
neighbourhood. But it can only continue with the generosity and support
of the community.”
Your thoughts on how important
volunteers are for the residence, as
well as the support of the business
community?
“As mentioned earlier, we rely on
the support of the Vaudreuil-Soulanges community to be sustainable. Our
logo, Together Ensemble, means we are
all in this together. By working together
- residents, businesses, municipalities,
associations, and the like - we can ensure continued palliative care for the
future to come.
We are so appreciative when the
community holds an event for the
benefit of the VSPCR and I am humbled when I hear of what some people
actually do. There is no donation that
is too big or too small. And if someone has an idea to raise money, we
have proactive volunteers that would
be happy to help. We also try to be inventive ourselves with our fundraising
events so that it provides something
fun for the participants and donors.”
Silver for
St. Lazare Stallions
PHOTO COURTESY KELLY MADDEN
Once in the November 16 playoffs, the St. Lazare Stallions had beaten the St. Leonard Cougars 30 to 0 before taking on the Sunnybrooke Chiefs 26 to 0. Finally the Stallions Atom took
on the La Prairie Diablos for the Coupe des Anciens Alouettes, unfortunately ending with
a loss of 38-12. The boys played through the cold and snow, wet and shivering for the most
part. It was a very challenging game and they never gave up, played like true Stallions until
the end. The loss was taken pretty hard but they all left with their heads high and silver medals hanging proudly around their necks.
Advertorial
Alena Kirby expanding and innovating
There is a buzz happening at Exit
28 in Vaudreuil-Dorion and we are so
excited to announce the upcoming
opening of an additional store, right
next to our current location!
Expected to complement Alena
Kirby, Alena Kirby Maison will be a
beautifully crafted and contemporary
space, offering a cornucopia of home,
kitchen and seasonal decor. At this
new location, customers can expect
the same strong focus on client experience - the signature of Alena’s well
established boutique catering to customers’ fashion, gourmet and giftware
needs.
“In recent years Christine and I
have noticed a trend in accent furniture and home-ware that marries
unique, vintage, even industrial style
pieces with more sophisticated or traditional settings. What’s out there right
now is stunning and allows consumers
to really create a space that’s truly their
own. We were always hesitant to bring
the boutique in that direction simply because we didn’t have the space.
Suddenly there we were with a huge
– soon to be beautiful – store to fill. It
didn’t take long to narrow in on what
we were going to do!” said Alena Kirby.
It’s been a challenging and exciting time getting ready to open in time
for the Christmas season and many
improvements are sure to be made
in the new year. But ultimately, Alena
Kirby Maison will offer quality accent
furniture and home décor items in
characteristic style. Additionally, and
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YOUR LOCAL JOURNAL
PHOTO BY CARMEN MARIE FABIO
Christine Zigby puts the finishing touches on a display in the newly opened Alena Kirby Maison, right next to their flagship location at 3200 route
Harwood in Vaudreuil-Dorion. The expanded facility offers a complete line of unique housewares, accent furniture, and kitchen accessories with
an ever-rotating stock of surprises and gift ideas.
perhaps most interestingly, Alena is
working to offer the merchandise at an
accessible price point. With 30 years
in the business, many contacts in the
industry and the ability to buy in volume, Alena aims to make good use of
Thursday, November 20, 2014
her buying power and pass those saving along to the customer.
Need another reason to check out
Alena Kirby Maison this season? The
incredible 12-foot Christmas tree
usually erected at the center of Alena
Kirby will have a new home… at Alena
Kirby Maison!
Opening date: November 20, 2014
Address: 3200 Route Harwood, just
five steps from Alena Kirby!
COMMUNITIES IN ACTION
17 THINGS TO SEE AND DO
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.
DOLLARD DES ORMEAUX
1. The West Island Cake Club will
be holding a cupcake sale November
22 and 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the
DDO Civic Centre, 12001 Boul. De Salaberry. All profits go to On Rock Community Services as well as Venturing
Out Beyond Our Cancer (VOBOC).
Come enjoy some sweets for a good
cause.
DORVAL
2. Neil Simon’s “Fools” - a hilarious comedy about a town cursed
with chronic stupidity will be presented by the youth of Dorval-Strathmore
United Church and directed by Steve
Gillam. Only two performances will
be given November 28 and 29 at 8 p.m.
Refreshments will be sold during intermission. Held at 310 Brookhaven
Avenue (corner Carson Avenue). Tickets are $20 per person ($10 for students). All profits go towards the work
of the Church. Reserved seating. Call
Lorraine at (514) 631-9879 to reserve
today.
HUDSON
3. The Ladies of St. James’ Church
will hold their annual Christmas Bazaar Saturday, November 29, from 10
a.m. - 1 p.m. at 642 Main Road. Handmade Christmas wreaths and sprays
will be available as well as a bake table
loaded with festive goodies. There will
be something for everyone at the Attic
Treasures and Nimble Needles tables.
The Christmas Boutique table features
the always popular handmade decorations for your Christmas tree. Explore the silent auction and meet your
friends for coffee or light lunch in the
Tea Room. Everyone welcome.
4. Hudson Christmas Craft Fair
will be held November 29 from 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre, 349 Main Road. Featuring 27 crafters offering everything
from traditional favorites to new oneof-a-kind items. We also have fabulous new raffles showcasing donations
from local merchants and crafters. For
more info call (450) 458-6699 Ext. 0.
5. Greenwood Centre presents
‘An Old Fashioned Christmas’ at 1:30
and 3:30 p.m. Sunday, December 7
and 14. Seasonal decorations at our
historic home, refreshments, carols
with The Greenwood Singers, readings by The Hudson Players Club, music by The Kitchen Ceilidh and a very
special reading of the Christmas Story
(December 7). Tickets $15, available at
Pure Art, 422 Main Road, or by calling
Greenwood at (450) 458-5396.
6. The Greenwood Singers present ‘Carols for a Midwinter Night’, at
St. James Church, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 10. Tickets are $25 and
include a reception either at Greenwood at 6 p.m. or after the concert at
St. James’ Church: they are available at
Pure Art, 422 Main Road, at May’s Studio, 459 Main Road), from Frank Royle
([email protected]), or by calling
Greenwood at (450) 458-5396.
7. The Hudson Garden Club
Christmas decorating party Saturday, November 22 at St. James Church
Hall, 642 Main Road, from 2 to 5 p.m.
HGC volunteers will demonstrate candle making, table centerpiece designs,
planter and window box ideas, and
wreath making. Children are welcome
to come and make decorations of their
own. Non-members are also welcome
for a charge of $5 per person.
8. A Pet Adoption Day will be
held Saturday, December 6, from 11
a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Stephen F. Shaar
Community Centre, 394 Main Road.
Blessing of the animals by Father Roland Demers will take place at 1 p.m.
Nine rescue organizations will be onsite with animals in need of a new loving home.
9. Catch the Spirit café will take
a look at the spirituality of travel. Laurie Tomita will be leading the exploration with a presentation of photos
from a recent trip to south western
U.S.A. Everyone is invited to bring anecdotes, photos - digital or print - and
share your travel experience and what
it means to you spiritually. Please remember that we support Le Pont/
Bridging our local food bank. Many
thanks to everyone that has participated in these events, especially Coral
and Nigel for their unwavering support
and their amazing culinary skills. Also,
Rev. Eleanor Caruana, many thanks for
your guidance, your vision, your wonderful spirit and your love. Come join
us Sunday, November 23, at St. Mary’s
Hall, 273 Main Road, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
display will feature over 60 Nativity
Scenes from around the world, some
as small as an egg shell and another
as large as two feet high, incorporating glass, gourds, straw, pottery, cloth
and many other materials. The Nativity Display is free to the public, but we
accept non-perishable food items to
support our food bank for people in
the community. Hours are November
28 and December 6 from 7 to 9 p.m.,
November 29 and December 7, 10 a.m.
to 3 p.m., at 242-5th Avenue. For more
information call the church at (514)
453-1441.
11. CASCA
Vaudreuil-Dorion
and CASCA Soulanges will be holding
an adoption day Saturday, November 22, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at
Faubourg de l’Île Shopping Centre,
101 Cardinal-Léger Blvd. For information regarding our adoption days,
contact us at [email protected]
or visit our web site at www.cascaorg.
ca. Please note that adoption fees are
requested to help us with our vet bills
and other costs associated with the
wellbeing of the cats under our care.
STE. ANNE DE BELLEVUE
12. A fun evening for all ages:
Traditional country dancing, with live
musicians Bill Gossage, Mike Bleho
and Glen Roy, with Professional Caller
Pierre Savaria. At the Legion Hall, 28
rue Ste. Anne on December 3, at 7 p.m.
No experience necessary; no need to
bring a partner. Admission is $10 at the
door, $8 for students. For more information call Bbo at (438) 932-0612 or
Michelle at (514) 265-3083.
13. The Sainte-Anne Singers, directed by Margo Keenan, present ‘In
Dulci Jubilo.’ The programme, which
will include traditional carols and new
works, will take place on two occasions: The first on Saturday, December 6, at 8 p.m., at Union Church, 24
Maple, Ste. Anne de Bellevue; the second presentation will be Sunday, December 7, 3 p.m., at St. Mark’s Church,
865 Lakeshore Drive, Dorval. The audience will be invited to a reception
following the Saturday concert. For
more information, call (514) 426-9856
or visit www.sainteannesingers.org.
PINCOURT
ST. LAZARE
10. The Presbyterian Church of
Île Perrot will be displaying ‘Nativity
Scenes’ for the third year in a row this
upcoming Christmas Season November 28 to 30 and December 5 to 7. The
14. Celebrated Christmas Play
featuring 130 actors with music. The
‘Walk to Bethlehem’ takes place Friday, November 28 & December 5, from
6 to 9 p.m. Saturday November 29 &
December 6, from 5 to 9 p.m. Free Admission: Groups departures every 10
minutes: Interactive Musical Play- Unforgettable, Dress warmly! 3141 Côte
St.Charles. For more information call
(514) 992-0767, email rgreeley777@
hotmail.com, or consult http://www.
hudsonbaptist.com/events.html.
FURTHER AFIELD
15. The
German
Canadian
Christmas Market will be held Saturday, November 29, from 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. , and Sunday, November 30, from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hemmingford Elementary School, 548 Champlain Avenue (Route 202), Hemmingford. On
sale will be imported chocolate and
cookies from Germany, local crafts,
paintings, cards, jewelry, maple products, Christmas decorations, and
much more. A German-style meal will
be served (sausages, sauerkraut, potato salad, rolls, desserts & coffee).
Admission is free. For more information, call Julie Hebert at (450) 2472022, or email [email protected].
16. After a long hiatus, local singer-songwriter Vivianne LaRiviere is
returning to the musical stage with
the premiere of The Church Tour on
Friday, December 5 at 7.30 p.m. at the
United Church in Vankleek Hill, 14
Mill Street,. Founder of The Songroom,
LaRiviere is an independent songwriter, poet and artist and has been part
of the Canadian folk and indie circuit
for more than three decades. Classically trained, LaRiviere is known for
her melodic and interpretive playing
and poignant imagery and her musical style has been compared to Tracey
Chapman and Leonard Cohen. Tickets
are $12 (advance) and $15 at the door,
and can be bought at The Review – 76
Main Street East, Vankleek Hill. For
more information contact Vivianne
LaRiviere at (450) 458-7906 or e-mail:
[email protected].
17. Art etc. is hosting its 28th annual sale of select handcrafted items
and art from over 30 diverse artisans.
Come browse the extensive one-of-akind pieces Saturday November 22,
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday,
November 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
at Montreal West Town Hall, 50 Westminster South (at Avon Road), Montreal West. Tea Room Saturday. Door
Prizes. Free Admission and free Parking. For more information, consult [email protected]
Carsley Whetsone Company
We pay TOP $$$ for your OLD COINS and PAPER MONEY!
514-289-9761 (see ad on page 5)
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PHOTO COURTESY CREATIVE COMMONS
The Indoor English Gardener
PHOTO BY GREG JONES
Bringing in brilliant Bougainvillea
James Parry
Your Local Journal
I shall never
forget the first
time I saw the
b re a t h t a k i n g l y
beautiful bunch
of Bougainvillea
with its spectacular showing of rosy red and magenta
flowers. Their perennial vines clambering over roof tops and even climbing in to a tree 30 feet high or more.
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I was in Jamaica where, upon mentioning how blown away I was, a group
of locals looked at me as though I had
just landed from Mars. “Why, they’re
weeds Mon,” I was told. “They grow
everywhere all year round. You’re a
crazy Canadian. Have another Red
Stripe!”
Well, given our climate, obviously
not here in our neck of the woods.
And as for crazy, well, what can I say?
So why am I writing about Bougainvillea this week? Simply because of a
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delightful email I received from Christina Lawn who lives in St. Lazare and
is a member of the Hudson Garden
Club asking me very politely if I could.
Consider it done Christina and so glad
to learn that you are enjoying the column.
Also known as the Paper Flower,
because of the flimsy texture of its
flowers, the plant is actually named
after the French navigator, Louis Antoine de Bougainville. It is a member of
the Four O’Clock family, is a native of
South America, and it grows profusely
throughout the Caribbean, Florida,
Central America and California.
Here in Vaudreuil-Soulanges, come
February and early spring, you can
buy small flowering-size plants at local nurseries and florists. Which can
be set out in the garden for the summer in full sun and then lifted and
potted to move indoors in the fall before the first frost. As this is the start of
their natural rest period, water should
be gradually reduced and the plants
should be stored cool at 10 degrees C,
in bright light, and the potting soil kept
barely damp.
After mid-January, prune out all the
weak growth, top-dress the potting soil
and, if necessary, repot. Then begin
regular watering and place the plant
in a sunny warm spot with a minimum
temperature of 15 degrees C.
With this treatment, it should produce flowers for Easter. And in May,
after the last frost, set the plant out in
the garden again in a sunny location,
move inside in the fall, let it rest, and
then start all over again!
If you wish, and are feeling really
adventurous, you can also do your
own propagation in the spring. Take
some cuttings – six to 12 inches in
length - of half ripened wood or young
shoots. Dip the cut ends in rooting
hormone powder and place in moist
sand or vermiculite at a temperature
of about 21 degrees C. Give them a
good watering and allow the soil to become almost dry before soaking again.
And, if all goes well, you will have even
more healthy plants to over-winter
next year!
Meanwhile, the Hudson Garden
Club is all excited to introduce a new
format for its final Club gathering
of the year on Saturday, November
22, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at St. James’
Church Hall. It’s a Christmas Decorating Party with some members having
volunteered to demonstrate innovative ideas for your home this Holiday
Season.
There will also be a children’s corner where the youngsters can make
their own decorations, while their
parents take in the demonstrations
or enjoy a cup of tea or coffee with
friends.
Demonstrators are Margaret Hickman (beeswax candle making), Jean
Marois (table centre pieces), Judy
Neilson (outside window boxes and
planters), Joy Forster (wreaths), and
Ali Nadeau (children’s Christmas corner).
Until next week, have fun in your
indoor garden. And keep those questions coming. Who knows? I may even
have an answer!
E-mail: [email protected]
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