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Standing sentry for
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PHOTO BY JOHN JANTAK
A group of dedicated volunteers known as the Sentinelles were honoured by the Centre de santé et services sociaux (CSSS) de Vaudreuil-Soulanges for their important role in helping people undergoing mental distress to seek assistance. See story on page 8.
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Seventy post-secondary students who are members of
Desjardins Vaudreuil-Soulanges were welcomed by the Caisse
Desjardins de Vaudreuil-Soulanges on Friday, February 6, to
receive one of the numerous scholarships totalling $100,000
in all. Many relatives and friends of the winners also attended
the event, which was hosted by two employees of the Caisse,
Emanuelle Massé and Pierre-Alexandre Tremblay.
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Vaudreuil-Soulanges has injected nearly half a
million dollars in bursaries for over 350 post-secondary
students in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges area. The many
scholarships were granted by the community
development assistance fund.
The joyful awards evening got underway with a quiz consisting of
twelve questions about Desjardins. Desjardins student members
had to answer to the best of their knowledge and uncover the
sums of money hidden behind boxes of their D-pads.
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T H E
P A G E
T H R E E
S T O R Y
Rigaud hires manager for municipal
building project
James Armstrong
Your Local Journal
The three-pronged construction
project for the Rigaud town hall, municipal garage, and fire hall moved a
step forward at the regular town council meeting on Monday, February 9,
when councillors approved the hiring
of engineer Camille Bélanger as project manager. When asked whether or
not Bélanger’s salary was part of the
loan by-law for the project, Director
General Chantale Lemieux replied it
would come out of the general funds
of the town.
Contracts for the plans and specifications for the three buildings were
also awarded by council. The fire station project went to MDA Architects
at $151,920, the municipal garage to J.
Dagenais, Architecte et Associés Inc.
for $84,899 and the town hall to Afflek
De La Riva at $154,000. Council members reading the legislation granting
the contracts pointed out the contracts
came in under budget in each case.
“We have good news and bad
news,” said Mayor Hans Gruenwald Jr.
as he announced that, as of the next
town council meeting, the doors of
Édifice Paul-Brasseur where council
meetings are held would not open until 7:15 p.m. He explained that council
members need time to meet privately
without interruption before the meeting begins.
The withdrawal of two items on the
agenda concerning the regulation of
animals was the bad news. Council
was expected to adopt Regulation 3262015 pertaining to domestic animals
in the municipality and a ruling on
infractions of the regulation. “We are
not unanimous regarding these regulations,” said the mayor, “and we need
to discuss this further.”
Council also approved an application to the provincial government
to change the name Municipalité de
PHOTO BY JAMES ARMSTRONG
Resident Serge Dion brought a long-standing problem between neighbors to the Rigaud council’s attention on Monday evening, February 9.
Rigaud to Ville de Rigaud. The mayor was asked about the reasons for
the change during question period.
He said the term ‘municipality’ has
caused confusion because it is used
at the county level. Director General
Chantal Lemieux explained further
that towns in Québec with populations over 5,000 use the title “ville”
regardless of the size of the territory.
She pointed out that Rigaud is one of
perhaps two communities in Québec
using the term “municipalité.” It was
also noted that since the addresses of
the town hall, fire station and municipal garage will change in the near future, this is an opportune moment to
update the name of the town.
Council also passed Regulation
316-05-2015 concerning changes to
the tariffs for goods and services supplied by the town to residents and
non-residents. “We have adjusted the
value of the services we are supplying,”
the mayor said. He said the Director of
Public Works had provided research
revealing that the tariffs charged by the
town were considerably lower than the
rates in force in the private sector for
the same service.
Resident Serge Dion brought an
on-going issue between neighbors
concerning the installation of a septic
system and the in-filling of a lot to the
mayor’s attention. According to Dion,
the problem began in 2011-2012 when
his neighbor installed a new septic system and proceeded to raise the level of
the lot next door. Dion explained that
when he complained to the Rigaud
Urban Planning Department, his file
was rejected as not being “good.” He
deposited photos of the area in question with council explaining that, in
his opinion, municipal regulations
needed to be enforced in this situation. The mayor responded that Dion
had demonstrated great patience and
promised that he would study the file
and provide Dion with an answer.
In other business, council approved
the purchase of a three-quarter ton
truck from Cadillac Chevrolet Buick
GMC de l’Île-Perrot for $31,180 over
five years. Council also approved the
acquisition of two Kubota lawn tractors from Kubota Montréal, Lange Patenaude Équipment Ltée. at $12,352.17
each.
The purchase of children’s playground equipment from Tech Sport
Inc. for $8386.24 was also approved
along with a contract worth $15,200
to Les Constructions TRD Inc. for the
acquisition of a module for the skateboard park.
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Rash of
stupidity
Much like the disease itself that continues to defy eradication, the very subject of measles remains newsworthy
with the recent CBC report confirming
the outbreak centred in Disneyland has
links to Quebec. The story cites ten infected residents from two families, none
who had been vaccinated, either for religious or personal philosophical reasons.
We live in an industrialized and ostensibly educated society so it’s inconceivable that otherwise healthy individuals
would put themselves and their kids in
the proverbial line of fire, not to mention any immunocompromised community members who have valid medical reasons for not being vaccinated.
Democracy is designed, in part, to ensure we all have free speech and while
we’re all entitled to our opinions, we’re
not entitled to skew facts and misinterpret data to fit only what we choose to
believe.
We don’t have vaccines for corruption. Not for criminal actions, political
ineptitude, nor general stupidity. But
we do have peer reviewed, scientific
data that, were it respected, would allow us to prevent the unnecessary affliction that continues to, at best, scar,
and, at worst, kill. And while the death
rates from measles are comparatively
low, choosing not to vaccinate based on
anecdotal urban legends and paranoid
accusations of ‘big pharma’ financial
conspiracies can hardly be used as an
intelligent argument.
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Your Local Journal welcomes reader
feedback and invites citizen letters on topics of
interest to themselves and their communities.
Send your letters to [email protected]
Dear Editor: [email protected]
Dear Editor,
The purpose of having Town Hall-type meetings was set up because there is no effective opposition once a municipal government is elected.
One can expect these types of insults by the likes
of Mr. Fredette. (Your Local Journal, February 5,
Page 3, Vaudreuil-Dorion Mayor Pilon angrily denounces resident’s unsubstantiated insinuation.)
On the other hand, Mr.Fredette should be
protected under the rules of parliamentary procedure. He has a right and an obligation to keep
his mouth open. Would that more people grow a
spine and keep the electives’ feet to the fire?
Mayor Pilon does not have the right, nor the
privilege, to be personally insulted. If he can’t take
the heat, well... you know. Furthermore, he seems
to have adopted a “classical bully” demeanor.
How can we ask questions, having no resources
to research out malfeasance at the town hall level,
if we can expect to be threatened by City Hall?
Lastly, can we conclude that Mayor Pilon has
not answered the question whether he has “interest” in that print job?
William Bradley
Rigaud
YO U R L O C A L J O U R NA L
Proposed Morgan Boulevard extension in Baie
D’Urfé could take years before work begins
John Jantak
Your Local Journal
While the Town of Baie D’Urfé
would like to see Morgan Boulevard
extended north to connect with the
town’s industrial park, Mayor Maria
Tutino said it could take several more
years before the provincial Ministry of
Transport (MTQ) proceeds with the
project.
The issue of the possible extension
was raised by a resident who asked
what council’s position was during
the Tuesday evening council meeting,
February 10. Tutino said council’s position remains the same and did not
elaborate further, stating that the issue
was already addressed at previous sessions.
“It has been discussed by several
councils now,” Tutino told Your Lo-
simultaneously when the Morgan
Boulevard-Highway 20 is restructured.
The other condition would be that the
MTQ would assume the total cost of
the project,” said Tutino.
Eight years later, Tutino said the
MTQ is proceeding with other priorities and the Morgan Boulevard extension has been placed on the back
burner. “In discussions with the MTQ,
they indicated there is no money at the
provincial level to proceed with the restructuring and we don’t expect it to
be on their agenda for a very, very long
time,” said Tutino.
She said the opportune time to have
done the extension was about 20 years
ago when a portion of Highway 20 on
the West Island was still an urban boulevard with intersections and traffic
lights at Morgan Boulevard and Woodland Avenue in Beaconsfield.
“We (council) recently reiterated our position regarding the Highway 20-Morgan Boulevard interchange by
stating we would approve the extension only if certain
provisions from the town were adopted by the MTQ.”
-Baie d’Urfé Mayor Maria Tutino
cal Journal in a telephone interview.
“We recently reiterated our position
regarding the Highway 20-Morgan
Boulevard interchange by stating we
would approve the extension only if
certain provisions from the town were
adopted by the MTQ.”
Tutino said based on recommendations made by the MTQ eight years
ago, the town’s planning and advisory committee conducted an extensive review of the project in 2007. It
determined that
the project could
proceed only if
certain provisions
were
accepted
by the MTQ that
were also adopted
by council.
“The
provisions require direct access be
provided to and
from John Abbott College and
the McGill University MacDonald Campus both
eastbound
and
westbound, and
that these accesses be developed
Numerous deaths from traffic accidents at both intersections at the
time prompted the provincial government to revamp Highway 20 with an
underpass on Morgan Boulevard and
an overpass on Woodland Avenue that
could be accessed via new entrance
ramps built to replace the traffic lights
and intersections.
Tutino said the underpass configuration on Morgan was designed specifically to allow for the extension of
PHOTO BY JOHN JANTAK
Baie D’Urfé Mayor Marie Tutino said even though the town would like to see Morgan Boulevard
extended to connect to its industrial park, it could take several years before the provincial Ministry of Transport would proceed with the project.
the boulevard into the town’s induscontinue along Morgan Boulevard
trial sector north of Highway 20. At the
past Highway 40 onto Lakeshore Road
time, the council of Baie D’Urfé was
to access John Abbott College and Mcambivalent about the Morgan BouleGill University MacDonald Campus.
vard extension and decided to address
“That’s why the town asked for the
the issue in the future.
provision to have a direct access road
Twenty years later, Tutino touts the
built that would lead to both edubenefits of the extension which would
cational institutions,” said Tutino. “I
enable residents to easily access the
don’t see any work being done to
industrial park instead of having to
Morgan Boulevard during my current
make a long detour onto Highway 40.
mandate as mayor, and for many years
It would also enable the town’s fire
after that,” said Tutino.
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to
quickly respond
to emergency situations.
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Emergency
measures
“Do you have an emergency kit in your car?” asked my publisher out of the blue one day.
“I have a hat...” I responded. Hey, for someone who doesn’t
normally wear hats, that’s actually a big deal. He went on to list all
the necessities he has, and that I should also have in my vehicle,
including a blanket, snacks, candle, matches, flares, and a whole
bunch of other important sounding stuff. Apparently half a granola bar in the back seat and box of rusty band-aids in my trunk
won’t cut it in the event of a vehicular mishap.
While I do own the combination seat-belt cutter/window
smasher, purchased in a fit of maternal paranoia after the birth of
my first child, I don’t have the government-recommended windup flashlight, plastic water bottles, and extra clothing unless you
count the pair of leopard-spotted summer shoes forgotten under
the front passenger seat.
My sister lives in a remote corner of northwestern Canada
where she spends much of her time working with film crews who
use the majestic northern scenery as a back-drop for cinematic
shoots. And once told me she is adamant about always having a
roll of duct-tape in her own emergency bag-of-tricks, in part because it’s the best thing to patch up holes in seaplane pontoons.
When I asked my kids what items they would want to have in
the event of an emergency, their responses were thoughtful and
pragmatic.
“A universal tracking device,” said the first.
“A water purification system,” was the second’s contribution.
My youngest looked perplexed when I asked the question, as
though the answer should be blatantly obvious.
“My emergency kit,” he said, pointing to a large red knapsack
stashed in a corner of his bedroom.
“You made one?” I asked. “What’s in it?”
“Pistachios,” he said. “Warm gloves, six Triple-A batteries,
toothpaste, a compass, binoculars....”
“Are those from my car?”
“Glow sticks,” he continued, ignoring me. “Matches, 9-volts,
more 9-volts.... Fireworks, a homemade gas-mask, wind-up flashlight, rubber bands - you never know!”
He unearthed things from that knapsack that I’d long given up
hope of ever finding in the house again. Suddenly, a whole lot of
things began to make sense.
“Granola bars,” he went on, “A hammer, screwdrivers, X-acto
knife, multi-tool, a shuriken, candles...”
I sat watching in awe as he continued to pull out all he had
squirrelled away for whatever emergency his 12-year-old mind
conceived including a toothbrush and more toothpaste as though
dental hygiene had suddenly become a major priority.
“A can opener,” he added, concurring he had packed no actual
canned goods. “Band-aids, a windbreaker, a magnifying glass....”
It went on.
Socks, jeans (so that’s where those went!)
Toilet paper, long underwear, orange garbage bags, small
pocket knife, first aid kit, aluminium foil...
“For what?”
“I dunno.”
He continued pulling out goodies fit for any self-respecting,
post-apocalyptic prepper including a whistle, note book, and a
signal mirror but my mind had been made up long before his big
reveal.
In the event of an emergency, I want my baby by my side.
He has pistachios.
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PHOTO BY JOHN JANTAK
Michel Vaillancourt, Engineering Director of the Service du développement et de l’aménagement
du territoire (SDAT), Vaudreuil-Dorion Mayor Guy Pilon, and city Urban Planner Martin Paré
listen to presentations made by various community organizations during a public consultation
meeting concerning the proposed revitalization of Harwood Boulevard.
Pilon says Highway 20 completion
needed for successful Harwood
Boulevard transformation
John Jantak
Your Local Journal
With residential development of the
southern section of Vaudreuil-Dorion
bounded by Highways 30 and 40 almost completed, the city is shifting its
focus and looking north towards the
centre of the municipality, along the
entire stretch of Harwood Boulevard
to continue its expansion plans.
In line with the city’s request for direct participation from residents, store
owners and community groups, about
l’aménagement du territoire (SDAT),
and city urban planner Martin Paré
chaired the meeting and listened to
the presentations.
“This is the future,” Pilon told Your
Local Journal. “We cannot expand
anymore in areas designated as green
space or in wet zones. We have to make
sure the city, wherever possible, has a
second life, and this is exactly what we
want to do with Harwood, to revive
and rejuvenate it.”
It may seem like a daunting task to
transform a busy artery that’s usually
“We cannot expand anymore in areas designated as
green space or in wet zones. We have to make sure the
city, wherever possible, has a second life, and this is exactly what we want to do with Harwood, to revive and
rejuvenate it.”
– Vaudreuil-Dorion Mayor Guy Pilon
70 people attended the final public
consultation session designed to gather input from citizens and stakeholders on how best to improve the busy
boulevard, last Thursday, February 5 at
the Opti-Centre.
Mayor Guy Pilon, along with Michel
Vaillancourt, Engineering Director of
the Service du développement et de
choked with morning and afternoon
rush hour traffic along Harwood, also
known as the Highway 20 extension,
into a tranquil, community-oriented
sector – but Pilon is confident a complete transformation is possible, provided Highway 20 is completed in the
long-run.
Continued on page 10
Emerald Ash Borer and infrastructure
projects highlight St. Anne’s Monday
council agenda
John Jantak
Your Local Journal
Ste. Anne de Bellevue adopted
three resolutions aimed at thwarting the possible encroachment of the
Emerald Ash Borer onto its territory,
proceeding with infrastructure work
on Garden City Road, and building
the long-awaited T-intersection off the
westbound Highway 40 service road
at Exit 41, during the Monday evening
council meeting, February 9.
Even though the Emerald Ash Borer hasn’t been spotted in Ste. Anne’s,
Mayor Paola Hawa said it’s imperative
for the city to take its preventive approach. Neighbouring Baie D’Urfé and
Beaconsfield have adopted similar
measures to keep the invasive insect
from spreading to other Emerald Ash
trees in their municipalities.
“It’s mandated by the Communauté
Métropolitaine de Montréal (CMM)
and it’s something the whole region
has to do. Every single city has adopted
the Emerald Ash Borer by-law because
those little bugs don’t know whether
they’re in Baie D’Urfé or Ste. Anne’s.”
Even though the Emerald Ash Borer
has not been spotted in Ste. Anne’s
and no known trees have been infected, at least on public land, Hawa said
it’s important for unaffected cities to
take action to prevent the borer from
spreading.
“We haven’t had any trees affected
so far but that doesn’t mean it’s not
here,” said Hawa. “We were able to do
the trapping this year, to see if the trees
are infested or not, but only on public trees. We also have an inventory of
private trees. So far we haven’t found
anything but it could be hiding in a
tree on private land, or on one of the
trees on public land where we didn’t
set the trap.”
Hawa advised residents who suspect an Emerald Ash tree on private
PHOTO BY JOHN JANTAK
Ste. Anne de Bellevue council adopted three resolutions at the February 9 Monday evening meeting aimed at thwarting the possible encroachment
of the Emerald Ash Borer onto its territory, proceeding with infrastructure work on Garden City Road, and building the long-awaited T-intersection off the westbound Highway 40 service road at Exit 41.
property may be infested to contact the
city. An inspector will be dispatched to
determine the severity of the infestation and whether the tree should be
treated or cut down.
Regardless of the method used,
each property owner will have to
pay to either treat or cut down the
tree, although the city will waive the
tree removal permit fee. “If we let
the infestation continue, it could affect neighbouring cities,” said Hawa.
“These are the minimum standards set
by the CMM.”
Infrastructure projects
Work will finally begin early this
spring to build the new T-intersection
off the westbound Highway 40 service road at Exit 41 that will reconnect
southbound Boulevard des AnciensCombattants to Chemin Ste. Marie
in the city’s north sector. The city will
spend $2,055,000 on the project and
the provincial Ministry of Transport
will contribute $1.4 million.
“I’m very excited about this,” said
Hawa. “It’s getting close to a final resolution. The bidding process is complete and we have our contractor. One
of the reasons we did it this quickly
is because we wanted to make sure
that as soon as the snow melts, we’re
ready to hit the ground. We don’t want
to waste any time so we can have it
all done before the end of summer,
weather permitting.”
The city has also allocated just over
$2 million to upgrade the water and
sewer systems along Garden City Avenue north of Highway 20. “Garden City
has one of the oldest sewer and water
systems in the city and we’ve had quite
a few issues with it over the past few
years,” said Hawa.
“It’s something we absolutely have
to do. We should have done it a few
years ago but it’s better to fix it now
than to wait until it further deteriorates
because that could cause a lot more
problems,” Hawa added.”
The city will also begin prioritizing
other areas that need infrastructure
upgrades. “We’re hoping to come out
with an entire plan and schedule to
prioritize infrastructure maintenance
over the next five years,” said Hawa.
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PHOTO BY JOHN JANTAK
A group of dedicated volunteers known at the Sentinelles were honoured by the Centre de santé et services sociaux (CSSS) de Vaudreuil-Soulanges for their important role in referring people
undergoing mental distress to seek assistance.
CSSS Sentinelles volunteers dedicated
to helping people in mental distress
John Jantak
Your Local Journal
A group of dedicated volunteers
known at the “Sentinelles” whose primary aim is to assist people in crisis
were honoured by the Centre de santé
et services sociaux (CSSS) de Vaudreuil-Soulanges following a seminar
on suicide prevention that was held
at the Polymos manufacturing facility
in Vaudreuil-Dorion as part of Suicide
Prevention week last Thursday afternoon, February 5.
“The main purpose of Sentinelles is
to have in our community people who
are there to see if their colleagues are
doing okay or not, especially in the
workplace,” said Marie Boissonnault,
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tressed.
“The main goal at the very beginning of this program was to have that
encounter with people you see every
day who may be feeling uncomfortable
with something, maybe they’re going
through a loss or there’s a change in
their behaviour. It’s really more of an
outreach program,” said Boissonnault.
For people who may not have access to a Sentinelle, Boissonnault
recommends that people confide in
someone they trust who can help them
to seek the appropriate assistance. A
24-hour, seven-days-a-week suicide
prevention hotline operated by Le
Tournant is also available for people in
distress. English and French services
“I think there are more people than we realize that are
touched by suicide. If you ask around, everyone knows
at least one person. Life is so fragile, and that’s true especially with mental health issues. Nobody is immune,
it can happen to anyone.”
- Marie Boissonnault, Conseillere cadre du Reseaux psychosociale adulte
“If I see someone who is not their
usual self, as a Sentinelle, I might say
‘You seem different today’ and ask
whether something is happening. This
how we start the process. After that,
it’s about making the connection with
someone who is having problems and
is suicidal by connecting them with
the resources that are available,” Boissonnault added.
It’s not the role of the Sentinelles to
provide counseling to people in distress, rather it’s to provide compassion
and encourage people who are suffering to seek the help they need, said
Boissonnault. Having someone accompany a person who is reluctant to
seek assistance during the initial stages of a personal crisis is also beneficial.
are provided by calling (450) 371-4090
or toll free at 1-866-APPELLE.
“I think there are more people than
we realize that are touched by suicide,”
said Boissonnault. “If you ask around,
everyone knows at least one person.
Life is so fragile, and that’s true especially with mental health issues. Nobody is immune, it can happen to anyone.”
Even though the CSSS has 115 Sentinelles, Boissonnault said the program
is always looking to expand its volunteer base, especially within the English-speaking community. Anyone interested in becoming a Sentinelle can
contact CSSS Community Organizer
Myriam Tessier at (450) 455-6171, ext
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Compiled by
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West Island police files
Station 1 covering Baie D’Urfé,
Beaconsfield, Kirkland, Ste. Anne de
Bellevue and Senneville
Two break-ins took place February 4
on Acres Road in Beaconsfield. Const.
Jean-Pierre Lévis reports the first event
happened at some point between 7:10
a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and the second
immediately after between 12:30 and
12:40 p.m. In both events, the suspect
gained entry into the home by kicking in a door – one side and one front.
Both residences had alarms and police
were notified by the alarm company.
•••
A robbery at a depanneur on St.
Anne Street in Ste. Anne de Bellevue occurred February 9 at 1:15 a.m.
when a man in his mid-20s walked
in and asked for the contents of the
cash register, indicating that he had a
weapon. The suspect is described as
English-speaking with dark hair and
eyes, about 5-feet, 6-inches tall with a
medium build. He was wearing a black
winter coat over a hoodie and a black
cap. Police are examining video and
say they have sufficient evidence to
pursue the investigation.
Station 3 covering Île Bizard, Pierrefonds-Roxboro and Ste. Geneviève
Two men robbed an Île Bizard depanneur armed with a knife February
9 around 1:40 a.m. Const. Daniel Maheu reports the first suspect entered
the store on Jacques Bizard Boulevard
near Chèvremont Boulevard alone
and, after walking around, approached
the clerk and said, in English, “I want
you to give me the money in the cash. If
you don’t cooperate, I have a knife but
if you cooperate, there won’t be any
problem. I just got out of prison, I have
nothing to lose.” The clerk complied
with the request and handed over an
undisclosed amount of money. The
suspect left and the pair fled southbound on foot and were soon met my
two additional people. The suspect inside the store is described as a white
male with a dark complexion, about 25
years of age, 5-feet, 7-inches tall, thin
with a scraggly beard and dirty fingernails. He was wearing a black coat over
a dark hoodie, with the hood pulled
over a black cap with a red brim, and
dark jeans.
Station 5 covering Dorval and
Pointe Claire
Two people were arrested last week
and face charges including theft and
elder abuse. Const. Hélène Jubinville
reports the suspects are acquaintances of a 90-year-old woman who suffers
from Alzheimer’s disease and attempted to withdraw funds from her bank
account. Upon discovering what was
going on, the woman’s son contacted
police. On February 3, the investigator
launched an operation that led to the
arrest of the two suspects. Following
an interrogation, a search was carried
out at the resident of one. Part of the
stolen money was recovered. The arrested suspects are a 46-year-old Lachine woman and a 49-year-old man.
International Safer Internet Day
As part of the international Safer
Internet Day, February 10, 2015, the
Sûreté du Québec, in collaboration
with the Canadian Centre for Child
Protection, is inviting parents to learn
about new phenomena connected to
digital technologies as well as available
information resources on the topic.
Cyberbullying, juvenile self-exploitation, luring, and sexual exploitation
of children on the internet are just
some of the crimes that are perpetrated through new technologies. They
may constitute criminal acts that, even
though they’re committed in the virtual world, can have substantial impact
on the victims.
The team investigating sexual exploitation of children on the internet
is conducting daily investigations to
identify those responsible for these
crimes. In addition, the Sûreté du Qué-
Taking the plunge
bec is taking preventive steps by educating parents and children on various
security issues on the web.
Through a partnership with the Canadian Child Protection Centre, the
Sûreté du Québec have information
resources to help better inform young
people and their parents on how to
remove risks and actions to be taken
by victims or witnesses of cybercrime.
The Sûreté du Québec invites the pub-
lic to visit the www.sq.gouv.qc.ca and
the site www.cybertip.ca that allow
parents, youth and teachers to find information on internet safety.
Remember that anyone who is a
victim or witness of cybercrime may
make a report to their local police department. Moreover, you can report
information about the sexual exploitation of children on the internet at
www.cybertip.ca.
Winter warning
PHOTO BY JAMES ARMSTRONG
Blowing snow, frigid tempeatures, and icy road conditions contributed to an accident in
Rigaud on Hwy 201 (Montée Lavigne) south of Autoroute 40 between Chemin de la Mairie
and Chemin Saint-Georges at approximately 8:45 a.m. on Friday, February 6. According to
one of the emergency responders at the scene, the driver of the overturned vehicle suffered
minor injuries. Temperatures are expected to remain below normal for the next week so
drive safe.
PHOTO COURTESY SÛRETÉ DU QUÉBEC
With an ambient temperature of -15°C, 250 brave participants responded to the invitation of police officers of the Torch Run to meet the challenge of the annual Polar Plunge
for the benefit of the Quebec Special Olympics last Saturday, February 7. A dozen officers
from the Montérégie Sûreté du Québec joined officers from both the Service de police de la
Ville de Montréal (SPVM) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) at the Verdun
Marina for the seventh consecutive year raising funds for the 5500 Special Olympians. Two
teams of Sûreté du Québec officers took the leap this year – the ‘Icy Roads’ led by team
captain Marc Durocher, and ‘Les Ours Verts et les Sirènes’ led by team captain Ginette Séguin. The officers raised over $2,500 this year, contributing to the over $66,000 that will be
donated to the Special Olympics fund following this event.
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World premiere of new Lorne Elliott comedy all
set for play reading at Hudson Village Theatre
Mom Runs Amok spotlights cabin fever, politics, and mayhem
James Parry
Your Local Journal
It’s been on the back burner for almost a decade or so. But with winter
lingering on and while spending lots
of time indoors looking out at the cold
bright days around Christmas time,
Hudson’s critically acclaimed humourist, author, and playwright, Lorne
Elliott, decided it was time to get off
the pot and complete the script for his
10th or so play to date.
And what timing. Titled Mom Runs
Amok, which will have an ‘Emergency
Play Reading’ at Hudson Village Theatre Saturday, February 28, and starring local actors Karen Cromar and
Glen Bowser last seen here in Spitfire
Dance - along with Elliott himself, is
a hilarious three-act comedy about
cabin fever and politics. And, with this
volatile mix, how things can get really
out of hand? Suffice to say that they
do. Big time.
Caught up with Elliott during the
first actual play reading at his Hudson
home this week to learn more. “I have
been working on it for almost 10 years
now,” he told Your Local Journal in an
exclusive interview. “But other projects just kept getting in the way. After
all, it is so easy to write the first act of a
play. It’s a lot tougher to write the last.”
Added Elliott, “Once I had it completed just a couple of weeks ago, I
asked Glen and Karen - both professional actors and good friends of mine
from way back - to have a look. They
kindly agreed to do a read-through
with me, and right afterwards we all
decided we would like to take it to this
Highway 20
Continued from page 6
It was also one of several recommendations among the five briefs that
PHOTO BY JAMES PARRY
Hudson humourist Lorne Elliott, shown centre with his famous ukulele, welcomed actors Karen Cromar and Glen Bowser into his home this week
for their very first reading of his new play Mom Runs Amok that will have its first public reading at Hudson Village Theatre Saturday, February 28.
next step of a rehearsed public reading.”
As luck would have it, said Elliott,
their preferred date was February 28
and it just so happened that Hudson
Village Theatre was available. “Even
though it was very short notice, the
good folks there kindly offered to assist
us so I can see what possibly needs to
be fine-tuned or re-written before tak-
ing it to the next stage with a completed production later this year.”
Laughed Elliott, “All that remains
is to get anybody suffering from cabin
fever in our region to come out and
see this world premiere that features a
Mom cracking up, her son trying to do
his best to help her, a dissolute drunk
MP named Chaz Cleary, his dubious
Parliamentary assistant, and a couple
of other characters caught up in the
fray.”
Sounds like a typical Lorne Elliott
hoot to me and tickets at $10 and including tax are available through Hudson Village Theatre Box Office at (450)
458-5361, on line at www.villagetheatre.ca, or at the door the night of the
show.
were submitted by community organizations, including a joint report from
the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Centre local
de devéloppement (CLD) and Chambre de commerce et d’industrie de
Vaudreuil-Soulanges (CCIVS) that also
stressed the importance of completing
Highway 20 for the future success of
the Harwood revitalization program.
As it stands now, people have an
overall dim view of Harwood Boulevard. In an online survey completed
by 223 people on the city’s website last
November, just over 60 per cent of respondents said the traffic noise level
is unacceptable, another 60 per cent
said artery and neighbourhood lack
dynamism, and more than 86 per cent
disagreed with the statement that “the
neighbourhood is attractive.”
The key to rejuvenating Harwood
and to bring more residents into the
area is to transform it into an urban
village, a self-sufficient neighbourhood with an emphasis on community participation, more public transit,
and making it a bike- and pedestrianfriendly milieu, said Pilon.
Other recommendations included
providing incentives to attract more
merchants and specialty shops, having
dedicated bicycle lanes, community
gardens, affordable housing, providing more public access to the waterfront along the Ottawa River, and staging more cultural activities and events
including the annual Fête Nationale
parade and Festival international de
cirque.
Pilon said that up to 80 per cent
of the city’s multi-year development
plans for reviving the Harwood area
could be completed without being
adversely affected by traffic concerns.
But he again stressed the need for the
provincial government to complete
Highway 20 in order for Harwood
Boulevard to become the true, peoplefriendly urban village that the city envisions.
STALLIONS
Registration
Please note that the Stallions offers the possibility of a
pre-registration with a 25$ discount. This pre-registration will
be held on Feb 12th from 7:00PM to 8:30PM at the St-Lazare
community center. Please note that the registration fee should
be paid the same day. Post-dated checks will not be eligible for
$25 discount. Costs per level are listed below.
Deduction of 50$ per add child (DOES NOT APPLY to tykes or Juniors)
COST
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2002-2003
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Hudson artist Susan Porter showcased in
this month’s issue of British Vogue magazine
Just days before her Everlasting Flowers exhibit at the Rigaud Municipal Library
James Parry
Your Local Journal
When Hudson artist Susan Porter
first read the e-mail on her computer
this past November she was sure it was
a scam. For it was from the prestigious
magazine British Vogue inviting her to
submit one of her paintings and a brief
bio to appear in its February, 2015,
issue in a special feature spotlighting
it was that they must have made a mistake as surely they didn’t want me! But
then I learned that they had discovered
me on the Internet which in turn made
the world feel very small and that they
were serious.”
As for the other 14 artists showcased, Porter - who was born in Kingston upon Thames in Surrey and who
has lived in Hudson for almost 20 years
“I was in shock, absolutely flabbergasted. I was sure it
was a scam or someone setting me up for a fall.”
-Artist Susan Porter after being contacted by British Vogue
15 ex-pats now creating wonderful
works of art around the world.
Upon checking it out, however, Porter confirmed that it was indeed the
real thing. And this month’s issue now
on sale is proof positive.
Said Porter, the only artist in Canada to be featured, in an exclusive
interview with Your Local Journal this
week, “I was in shock, absolutely flabbergasted. I was sure it was a scam or
someone setting me up for a fall. Then
- says she is not sure how or who or
why they were selected but it certainly
includes some very prestigious artists,
including one royal portrait painter.
Accompanying Porter’s painting,
British Vogue describes her as a British artist currently living in Hudson,
Quebec, whose large macro paintings
of flowers and animals are attracting
a growing international following for
their graphic simplicity.
Closer to home, Porter will be exhibiting at the Rigaud Municipal Li-
PHOTO COURTESY SUSAN PORTER
Hudson artist Susan Porter with the painting, now sold, that appeared in the February issue of
British Vogue magazine.
brary, 102 St. Pierre Street, through
March 7 in a show titled Everlasting
Flowers. She will be hosting a vernissage on Saturday, February 14, and
everyone is welcome. To learn more
about this most talented artist, you
can also check out her website at
www.susanporterart.com.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Mozart’s
opera The Magic Flute
Being screened by the Hudson Film Society at HVT on Sunday, February 15
James Parry
Your Local Journal
What better way to celebrate this
Saturday’s St. Valentine’s Day - albeit
the following day on February 15 - than
watching on screen with a very special
someone one of the world’s favourite
operas, Mozart’s The Magic Flute, a celebration of true love conquering all. In
High-Def screening while transporting
one into an enchanted world where
good faces the forces of darkness.
It’s possible. Courtesy of the Hudson Film Society’s ongoing Opera &
Beyond Series that will see the last of
Mozart’s opera to be staged during his
lifetime at Hudson Village Theatre at 2
p.m. and which includes, in the Singspiel mode, both singing and spoken
dialogue. In essence, a remarkable variety mixing, as it does, the comic and
the heroic.
As a matter of record, the opera first
premiered in Vienna in September,
1791 and Mozart himself conducted
the orchestra. It celebrated its 100th
performance in November 1792.
Tickets at $10 for non HFS member
are available by calling (450) 202-0773
or are available at the HVT Box Office
upon arrival.
2014 AGM
The Annual General Meeting for the
St-Lazare Football Association will be held
at the St-Lazare Community Center on
Wednesday February 25th at 7:00 p.m.
AGENDA:
1.
2.
3.
4.
PHOTO COURTESY CLINT WARD
True love conquers all in Mozart’s The Magic Flute in which good confronts the forces of
darkness.
2015
Opening of the Meeting
5. Director’s Election
Attendance
(at Term)
Correspondence
6. Registration,
2014 Reports:
Spring Camp (discussion)
President, Vice-President,
7. Adjournment
Registrar, Treasurer, Secretary
*For Members Only*
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MAURICE JEFFRIES
D
on’t know how you are feeling dear readers, but I’m
freakin’ fed up and frustrated with these frigid temperatures.
Sheesh, as of this past Monday, 15
days without sunshine. And with only
spotty bits of sun through the miserable clouds this week.
In fact, I figure that T.S. Eliot had
it all wrong when in his remarkable
poem, The Waste Land, he described
April as the ‘cruellest month of all.’
This year, at least in my book, February
would be much more apt.
Yeah, I know. We live in Quebec. It
is winter, after all. And we are indeed
a hardy breed. Many of whom think
nothing of sitting on a frozen lake all
day trying to catch a few fish for supper through a little hole in the ice while
there’s plenty to be had at the local supermarket. Or trekking through the
forest on tennis-racquet-style footwear
that, quite frankly, leaves me cold. Or
… Well, you get my drift.
And it could be a whole lot worse, of
course. We could be living in Vancouver which has not seen a single snow
flake this winter but where it has been
bucketing under grey skies seemingly
forever. Or St. John’s, Newfoundland,
which has been rocked by so many
snow storms this winter that some
residents have been trapped in their
homes for days. Or in Toronto where…
Ah, let’s not go there!
No, upon reflection, guess we
should stop griping and just get on
with it. After all, the official start of
spring is only six weeks or so away.
And with it, hopefully, the winter of
our discontent but a distant memory!
---------------------TWO GREAT BARN OWLS - Which
will certainly be the case for at least
two ‘owls’ who, I learned this week,
will be vacating their nest in a major
Hudson landmark on Main Road in
mid-April to return full-time to the big
barn behind it. I’m talking about Nancy Jane Farnum and Mavis Martin of 2
Barn Owls fame who, after 30 months
on the second floor of Hudson Mews
while keeping the barn open during
the summer since 2011, have decided
to return to their roots as it were.
Explains Nancy, “Having the store
has been a great experience for Mavis
and I. In a sense we had to give it a
go to figure out what works and what
people want. But recently, we both
realized that we love the event aspect
of retail, and get most creative with a
deadline and a theme. We also adore
being in the barn, and want to focus
our full attention on maximizing that
space.”
With this in mind, the dynamic duo
- which has hosted several such events
over the past two years - is currently
formulating their summer schedule
and is talking with several local groups
to promote their causes, and also promote the town.
Those events, incidentally, have included several fundraisers for Le Nichoir Wild Life Bird Rehabilitation
Centre including a square dance with
veterinarian Amanda Glew, a special
sale for their dear late friend Linda
Auger, and a Sip & Shop promotion
around town last December.
In answer to those who will inevitably say that their move from prime
retail space is yet another indication of
the village’s commercial centre dying,
Nancy is adamant, “We are not closing
because business was not good. We are
making a choice to follow our hearts
and do what we love. Maintaining
two retail spots was a lot of work, and
we had to fill both. The barn is where
we feel at home, so we are not leaving, we are changing and hope that,
by focusing on the barn, we will bring
more people to town. Our moving is on
a positive note, and we cannot wait to
celebrate with everybody.”
As to how she sees the future of
Hudson going in terms of existing and
potential new merchants or businesses, Nancy added, “There have been
several new businesses that have started up in the last while and I think that
these new spots really have a positive
vibe, and bring vitality to the core. We
need more of these. We are meeting a
PHOTO BY LINDA EAMES
During the recent Robert Burns Supper at
lot of new residents through our store
Hudson Legion Branch #115, Eric Connor,
and we think that the dynamics will
chair of its Poppy Committee, presented a
slowly change for the positive.” Way to
much appreciated cheque to the Ste-Anne’s
go gals. And have a great flight!
Foundation represented here by Johanne
Grenier director volunteer services, and
---------------------Foundation director Michel Daoust. In addiANDRÉ AND AIDAN - Meanwhile,
tion, a cheque from the Poppy Fund was also
elsewhere on Main Road, another
presented to Hans Gruenwald for the Manoir
Cavagnal.
long-time business is taking residents
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PHOTO BY JAMES PARRY
Marge Crombie popped by the new Nettoyeur Aidan this week to pick up her cleaning from
owner André Caron who is investing to provide better service to local residents.
to the cleaners in a brand new location
nearby. For I also learned this week
that André Caron, who first opened
Nettoyeur Hudson here 18 years ago,
has just opened a new drop off-pick up
centre at 2673 Côte St. Charles near
Tim Horton’s.
Named Nettoyeur Aidan after his
three year-old grandson, the 1,000 sq.
ft. centre - which is open during regular business hours six days a week and
promising next day delivery with all
cleaning being done in Hudson - is
already proving to be a hit with Hudsonites who do not live in the centre of
town, as well as with St. Lazare residents who wouldn’t normally drive in
anyway.
Says André, “It’s no secret that
things are tough right now for all merchants in Hudson and that, in order to
survive, we have to widen our potential client base. This way, although I’m
obviously paying another rent, I really believe I can increase my business
while staying right here in town.”
Makes perfect sense to me André.
Who, by the way, is one hell of a fine
tenor. Having studied with local music teacher, Thérèse Ménard, for eight
years, having performed in concert at
St. James’ Church on three occasions,
and who finds the acoustics for singing between welcoming customers in
his new premises absolutely fabulous!
By the way, did I tell you that while
he has never made a record he does a
real great rendition of O Solo Mio by
that other André - er, make that Andrea whose family name is Bocelli?
No? Then please don’t tell him that I
told you!
---------------------SNOWMAN’S LAND - Speaking
of records, this Saturday, February 14,
the Town of Hudson is all set to compete for one - in the Guinness World
Records no less – for the most snowmen built in one hour from 11 a.m. to
12 noon at St. Thomas and Jack Layton Parks in what is being billed as
Snowman’s Land Hudson.
The current record is 1,279, by the
way. And there will be prizes awarded for the funniest, biggest, smallest,
most unique, and best by a builder under the age of 8. What’s more, the creator of the best overall snowman will
be Mayor of Hudson for a day.
Snow games will be held at both
parks, as well as at St. Jean Park, Benson Park, and the Stephen F. Shaar
Community Centre followed by the
annual Hudson Snow Fest at Benson
with skating, snowball toss games, music, hot chocolate, and winter treats for
all. For more info, e-mail [email protected]. And I look
forward to seeing you there!
---------------------A REAL CUPPA - On your way
home by the way, and if you want to
Keep Calm and Carry On, you may
want to stop by the recently expanded
British food emporium Clarence &
Cripps on Cameron to pick up some
imported teas, biscuits, and a fabulous new aged Cheddar cheese called
Wookeyhole to enjoy around the fireplace or TV with loved ones on Valentine’s evening.
Fascinated to learn that this particular Cheddar is created in a cave
just a short walk away from where, as
a youngster, owner Nicky Fisher grew
up before immigrating to Canada.
Nicky also tells me that she is delighted to be an official sponsor of
the Hudson Player Club’s upcoming
production in March of No Sex Please,
We’re British being staged at Hudson
Village Theatre as her way of supporting and helping to promote community theatre here in our fair hamlet by
the lake. Bravo Nicky. And I’m off to
put the kettle on!
---------------------WORDS OF WISDOM - In closing,
happened to mention to YLJ wag, Jane
Kirkwood, that I was thinking of taking up cross country skiing before it’s
too late this winter. Her advice? Start
off with a small country!
And that’s a wrap!
E-mail: [email protected]
Hurry! Only two weeks left to apply for Hudson’s
Queen of St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Midnight Monday, February 23, 2015 is deadline for applications
There are a few weeks left to apply
to be Queen of Hudson’s 6th Annual
St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The deadline
for applicants is midnight, Monday,
PHOTO BY DAVID MAY  MAY’S STUDIO
Queen of the 2014 St. Patrick’s Day Parade
was Sarah Kennedy.
February 23, 2015.
Parade Committee members are
busy collecting the applications for
one of the biggest events of the Hudson St. Patrick’s Day season—the selection of Queen of All the Irish and
Her Court for 2015.
The criteria for any applicant is that
she has some Irish heritage, be a Canadian citizen of the Greater Montreal
area, be aged 18 to 30 years, and be
willing to attend parade-linked functions during March, including being
a special guest at the Montreal parade
on Sunday, March 22.
And of course, the Queen and Court
will reign over Hudson’s 6th Annual
St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday,
March 21.
The young lady who is lucky enough
to win the Queen of the 2015 parade
will be showered with gifts from sponsors such as The Willows Place Inn,
Kennedy Celtic Boutique, Cunninghams Pub, Salon Chartelaine & Hollandia Florists. The Parade organizing
committee will also present the winner a cheque for $500.
It is important to note that the
Queen and Court are exclusive to the
Hudson St. Patrick’s Parade and may
not accept similar positions in any
other 2015 St. Patrick’s Parades in the
area.
As in the past, the selection of
Queen and Princesses will be held at
the historic Auberge Willow Place Inn,
208 Main Road, Hudson QC.
The evening’s festivities will begin
at 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2015.
Judges will evaluate the contestants
on confidence and public speaking,
community involvement and spirit,
crowd participation, and a specific
question or two that will be given to all
candidates beforehand.
All entries must be made online
at www.hudsonparade.com on the
Queen Application page.
To make reservations for the
Queen’s Selection dinner please contact the Auberge Willow Place Inn at
(450) 458-7006 or [email protected]
For more information, contact:
Christine Booth at (514) 971-4045 or
The Willow Palce Inn (450) 458-7006.
PHOTO BY DAVID MAY  MAY’S STUDIO
Queen of the 2013 St. Patrick’s Day Parade
was Meaghan Sheriffs.
John Abbott College teams work for Ghana Community Hospital
Colleagues in a community hospital in Ghana got an unexpected gift
recently from Montreal area medical
suppliers and a group from John Abbott College.
Students in the John Abbott Intensive Nursing program have been going
to Ghana for work terms like no other
for several years now. The experience
they gather while on stage and their
exposure to cultures and situations
so different from the one back home
makes these young people extraordinary care givers with particular sensitivity to the causes and needs of others.
Therefore it is not surprising that
when the Abbott group received a
large donation of medical supplies fol-
lowing the hard work of Nursing teacher Danielle Noel who sourced the material, the decision was made to share
the donation – the lion’s share would
be sent to the Ghanaian hospital in the
Volta region, a portion would be sent
to Jamaica and the balance would be
used in the nursing labs at Abbott.
The Abbott men’s basketball team
jumped in to lend a hand when it came
to the heavy lifting. These young gentlemen gave up an afternoon to help
load the shipping container of supplies
destined for Ghana. The shipment has
arrived in Africa at long last and the Sacred Heart Hospital in Abor is ecstatic.
PHOTO COURTESY JOHN ABBOTT COLLEGE/DEBBIE CRIBB
Lyne De Palma, Judy Sabiston, Rebecca Shea (Nursing student), Emily Ouellette-Blackburn
(Nursing student), Claudette Scott and Teresa Berghello.
PHOTO COURTESY JOHN ABBOTT COLLEGE/DEBBIE CRIBB
Volunteers from the JAC Men’s Basketball team.
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Desjardins Vaudreuil-Soulanges
student scholarship awards
70 Desjardins members encouraged to pursue their studies.
Seventy post-secondary students,
Desjardins members of VaudreuilSoulanges, were welcomed by the
Caisse Desjardins de Vaudreuil-Soulanges Friday, February 6 to receive
one of many scholarships totaling
$100,000. Several relatives and friends
of the winners also participated in the
event hosted by two employees of the
Caisse: Emanuelle Massé and PierreAlexandre Tremblay.
The bursary evening began with a
quiz consisting of 12 questions about
Caisse Desjardins. Student members
were asked to respond to the best of
their knowledge, with monetary prizes
awarded for correct answers.
In their joint statement at the opening, Caisse Chairman Denis Lapointe,
and Board Vice-President Pauline
Thauvette-Leroux stressed the importance of education: “An educated
community is one that is likely to
bring social wealth with benefits to all.
Knowledge is a value that should be
encouraged because we depend on efficient resource from which to launch
successful careers oriented towards a
secure future.”
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PHOTO COURTESY CAISSE DESJARDINS VAUDREUILSOULANGES
Area students and Caisse Desjardins Vaudreuil-Soulanges members benefitted from the $100,000 that was distributed in bursaries at a ceremony
held February 6.
In a lecture by Jasmin Bergeron,
marketing professor at UQAM, also
stressed the importance of developing
new concepts to create a ‘Wow’ effect.
This scholarship giving ceremony is
not the first of its kind to be performed.
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Hudson, Saturday February 14
From 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
at St-Thomas Park and Jack Layton Park
Gather your friends and family to build snowmen at your home and business.
Prizes will be awarded for funniest, biggest, smallest, most unique,
and best under 8 years old participant.
Best overall snowman will be Mayor of Hudson for the day.
LET’S BREAK A RECORD!
To do this, we need everyone! The current record is 1,299
Signup sheets and full details are on the Facebook page.
Snow games will take place in several locations including St-Thomas Park, Jack Layton Park,
Benson Park & Stephen Shaar Community Centre.
Afterward join us at Benson Park for the Hudson Snow Fest!
Bring friends and family to skate, play snowball toss games, enjoy music,
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Snowman’s Land!
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from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Winter Beach Party!
Jack Layton Park
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Sunday February 15
from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Shinny Hudson-Oka Hockey Tournament on the frozen Lake of Two Mountains.
Jack Layton Park
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Valentine’s Day chocolate, let me count the ways
Stephanie O’Hanley
Special Contributor
Valentine’s Day is known as National Chocolate Day in Ghana and while
we don’t necessarily need an excuse to
indulge here, there’s no doubt Valentine’s Day and chocolate go together.
Here are 14 ways you and your loved
ones can enjoy this decadent treat:
1. Ethical/Fair Trade chocolate. If
you care about people in the cocoa
trade, check for labels that show
chocolate and cocoa products are
fairly traded. For a list, visit World
Vision Canada’s Good Chocolate
Guide at nochildforsale.ca
2. Types of chocolate – give your
sweetie dark chocolate, milk chocolate or white chocolate (not a true
chocolate but a blend of cocoa butter, sugar and milk solids) or a mix of
all three.
Stop by your local chocolaterie for a
box of hand-crafted chocolates.
3. Chocolate truffles. You’ll find all
sorts of flavours in stores. Or have
fun making them at home and experimenting with toppings such as
toasted coconut, cocoa powder and
finely chopped nuts.
4. Buy or bake a chocolate cake or
brownies. If you don’t own a heartshaped pan, use a square pan and
a round pan (just make sure one
side of the square cake is of equal
length to the diameter of the round
cake) to bake your dessert. Slice the
round cake in half, combine it with
the square cake to form a heart and
then ice with chocolate frosting.
5. Chocolate cupcakes. Espresso icing makes them especially delicious. Decorate iced cupcakes with
cinnamon hearts in honour of Valentine’s Day.
7. Chocolate fondue is available in
grocery stores or you can make it
yourself (use dark or semi-sweet
chocolate and 35 percent cream or
a cream substitute such as coconut
milk, soy or other nut milks). If you
want a change from strawberries,
why not try dipping exotic fruits
such as dragon fruit, persimmons,
papaya or star fruit?
8. Caramel chocolate. Those chocolate-covered fleur de sel bars you see
in stores and specialty shops offer a
delicious balance of sweet and salty
flavours.
9. Spicy chocolate. Dark chocolate
bars featuring chili peppers give
taste buds a kick with their contrast
of heat from the chili peppers and
dark chocolate.
10. Chocolate mole sauce. Mole
comes in different varieties but
whether you order it in a restaurant,
buy it or use a recipe, the subtle and
sweet blend of chocolate, chili peppers and tomatoes makes chicken
or baked pasta stand out.
11. Mexican hot chocolate. Storebought or homemade, the blend of
cinnamon, sugar and vanilla makes
this hot chocolate extra special.
12. Castillian hot chocolate is so thick
it is almost a pudding. The traditional recipe calls for unsweetened
cocoa powder, sugar, cornstarch,
water and milk.
13. Chocolate pizza. Order it in a restaurant or create one at home (you’ll
find recipes online) using hazelnut
spread, different varieties of chocolate chips and hazelnuts (if desired)
and bake it in the oven. Cut the pizza into a heart shape and drizzle it
with chocolate sauce
14. Chocolate soufflé is hard for any
chocoholic to resist. So why even
try?
PHOTO BY ANDREW BELDING
PHOTO BY ANDREW BELDING
Chocolate cupcakes with Espresso Buttercream, certain to please your loved ones.
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Spread the love this Valentine’s day, both with your sweetheart and your local retailers who have
a wide assortment of gifts for and from the heart.
Made with Love
PHOTO BY ANDREW BELDING
Gabriela Coutrard and Amy Clarke from Made with Love showcase their items at
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Shown in the photo are some members of the victorious Team Maclean, proudly displaying their
ShiverFest curling rock trophy carved out of ice by event co-organizer Barry Rowland. Many
thanks also to co-organizer Lisa Krebs, and everyone who helped make this successful event
one to remember.
Winter: If you can’t
beat it...
Meredith Royds
Special contributor
A multi-generational gathering
of curlers took place at Hudson Legion on Saturday, February 7th, to
help warm up our seemingly never-ending winter. Thirty-four curlers ranging in age from 9 to 79-plus
participated in a series of curling
matches held throughout the day,
under the ShiverFest banner.
Players were assigned to either
Team Putnam or Team Maclean,
with points accumulated in each
competition contributing to the
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such as Juniors v. Seniors; Doubles;
Men against Women, and regular,
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the scores prior to the event-deciding Skins games.
It was a great way to beat winter, bringing together curlers of all
ages who were cheered on by many
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followed by toasted hot-dogs and
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The English
Indoor Gardener
PHOTO BY GREG JONES
Phenomenal Phalaenopsis - an outstanding orchid
James Parry
Confession
time, dear readers. We have
moths in our indoor garden and
I just love them.
In fact, wish we
had more. As I
write this, I can see that some of them
are dropping off. But I’m not worried
in the least. For with the right tender
loving care and - to be honest - a lot of
luck, they will be back in three to four
months from now. Ideally, as healthy
and as beautiful as ever!
For I’m obviously talking about that
breathtakingly beautiful house plant,
Phalaenopsis. More commonly known
as the Moth Orchid because its flowers
- to the eyes of some - look for all the
world like colourful moths in flight.
Considered among the easiest of
the multi-faceted orchid family to care
for as well as the most recognizable,
they have become one of the most
popular variety of orchids in Canada
and indeed throughout North America because of their low maintenance
and delicate balance of poise and elegance. With their flowers blooming
perfectly for up to three months, providing you ample return on your initial
investment and a whole lot of pleasure
in the process.
NEWS from Branch 115
A multi- generational gathering of
curlers took place last Saturday, February 7, to help warm up our seemingly
never-ending winter and to kick off the
Shiverfest. Many thanks to everyone
who helped make this successful event
Their origin? Asia and Australia. At
last count, it was estimated that there
are over 60 hybrid varieties of this
stunner to be featured among the first
tropical orchids in Victorian collections. But there again, whose counting?
Suffice to say that while the flowering intervals vary with each plant - and
answering a question from Your Local
Journal reader C.J. Maxwell of Notre
Dame de l’Île Perrot - with the right
care and maintenance, you may be
treated to a bloom on the same plant
as often as twice a year.
And here’s how to optimize your
chances. After the last flower drops,
cut your flower spike halfway down
the stem. After cutting the stem with
a clean, sharp blade, seal the cut with
melted candle wax or cinnamon powder to prevent bacterial infection. A rebloom will probably occur if you continue to care properly for your orchid.
There again, according to other orchid experts, you have other choices.
After the flowers drop, leave the flower spike intact, cut it back to a node,
or remove it entirely. If you leave the
stem intact, there is a chance that new
blooms will emerge from the tip.
You can also cut the stem back to
the second or third node which might
encourage the plant to produce a new
flower spike where you made the cut.
You can also remove the flower
one to remember.
A few dates to jot down on your calendar are the following: Friday, February 20, is the monthly cribbage gettogether and Wednesday, February 25,
will be Pub Quiz. So please come out
and participate in these events.
Also plans are underway for the
Annual St. Patrick’s dinner and dance
which is scheduled for Friday, March
13. The price for a great night out is
only $25. Please reserve by calling
(450) 458-4882.
Lest We Forget
PHOTO BY C.J. MAXWELL
Straggly aerial roots on this Phalaenopsis that has just finished blooming should be left alone
and not cut or buried as they will help replenish the plant for future growth.
spike entirely by clipping it off at the
base of the plant which is definitely
the route to take if the existing stem
starts to turn brown or yellow. Withered stems won’t produce flowers and
removing them will direct the plant’s
energy toward root development,
which makes for a healthier plant
and increased chances for new bloom
spikes.
And what to do about those straggly
white thin stems hanging down outside the pot? Just leave them. They are
its aerial roots seeking air and moisture to help nourish and replenish
the plant for its future growth. In their
natural environment high above the
ground, these roots can actually grow
for several feet long.
As for ideal indoor temperatures for
such an exotic plant, it may come as a
surprise to learn that Phalaenopsis enjoy much the same temperature range
as we do in our homes. And while occasional deviations will not harm your
plant, except when it is in bud, chilly
temperatures may cause it to stop
budding.
As for light, they will flourish indoors under normal lighting conditions, with indirect sunlight being the
most advantageous. Be careful, however, when placing them in direct sun-
light due to the fact that its leaves burn
easily from too much exposure to the
sun.
When it comes to watering, do
this often enough to keep continuous moisture just below the surface of
the medium, but be cautious of overwatering. Watering once a week is
normally sufficient to keep your plant
healthy and happy.
As for humidity, Phalaenopsis enjoy
moist air with a humidity level of 55-75
per cent being the ideal. Placing your
plant over a tray or dish of water can
increase moisture. Separate the pot
and tray with pebbles or small stones
to raise the height of your plant and
ensure that it does not sit directly in
the water.
Thinking of repotting? No problem.
In fact, they should be repotted every
other year and, because they grow upwards without spreading, they can go
back into the same sized pot. A medium-grade wood bark works well with
the base of the bottom leaf at the surface of the medium and water sparingly until new roots are well established.
Meanwhile, have fun in your indoor
garden. And keep those questions coming. Who knows? I may even have an
answer!
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COMMUNITIES IN ACTION
12 THINGS TO SEE AND DO
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1. The Table de quartier du Sud de
l’Ouest de l’Île (TQSOI) invites you to
an event that will bring together community partners, elected officials and
citizens. This activity will be held on
February 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the
Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre, 1335 Chemin Bord du Lac. Representatives of TQSOI will present a
socio-economic portrait of the Southern West Island, in reference to the
quality of life of the population. This is
a type of research that has never been
compiled before, surprising results
will be presented. For more information and to confirm your attendance,
please contact Alena Ziuleva at (438)
938-7764, [email protected].
HUDSON
2. Awakening Café is a gathering
on the third Tuesday of the month to
nourish the mind, body, and soul, includes speakers, exhibitors, great connections, tea and snacks. Come join us
Tuesday, February 17, from 6:30 to 10
p.m. at St. James Church Hall, 642 Main
Road. Cost: $25 at door, $20 online
(Special One Night Only - Men attend
Free). Our speakers are: Ramzi Cheety
- Living with Purpose. Learn how letting go and acceptance allow us to
move forward in our professional and
personal lives. Releasing old behaviors
and beliefs help us to clear room to embrace new ideas and open new paths.
Doug Harvey - Defining Moments
- There’s a moment in everyone’s life
when great opportunity, clarity, spiritual experience or even tremendous
calamity occurs. How this moment is
handled determines a significant part
of the course of one’s life. For more information call (514) 825-0732.
3. Come help make history by
playing in the snow! Bring the family
to help the Town of Hudson break
a Guinness World Record by making as many snowmen as possible in
an hour to break the record currently
held by the City of Ottawa. The flurry
of building starts at 11 a.m., Saturday,
February 14, in one of two locations
– St. Thomas Park and Jack Layton
Park. Stick around afterwards for sliding, music, skating, and of course, hot
chocolate. For more info, e-mail [email protected].
KIRKLAND
4. The Kirkland Library presents
a conference of Bird Watching in the
Montreal Area with Luc Laberge Tuesday, February 24 at 7 p.m. at the Kirkland Library, 17100 Hymus Boulevard.
Reservation is required by calling
(514) 630-2726, x3216. This conference
will be given in French
PINCOURT
5. The M.E.A.L. (Mouvement
d’Expression Artistique Libre) presents a workshop with Gisele Lapalme,
fine artist, titled Introduction to the
Portrait in Oils, February 21, , from
9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Omni-Centre,
375 boul. Cardinal-Leger. Cost is $60,
material is not included. To register or
for more information, call Irene Evans
at (450) 455-1950, or email irene.
[email protected].
6. A tropical breeze will waft over
the Omni-Centre, 375 Cardinal-Léger
Blvd., at 6 p.m. on Friday, February 20,
as the Pincourt Intercultural Committee kicks off Caribbean Night. Caribbean culture will be in the spotlight
during the evening event. Participants
will get to sample Creole cuisine thanks
to La Courbe restaurant in L’Île-Perrot,
which will serve a typical Haitian buffet. Then, to get everyone dancing, Dominican Papo Ross and his musicians
will play a selection of merengue, salsa,
bachata and cumbia tunes along with
a sampling of other Latin music. Also
providing music for the evening will be
Jamaican DJ George Barrett, who goes
by the name of Fluxy in Montreal.Tickets are currently on sale at the OmniCentre and municipal library, at $10
for adults and $5 for children under 12.
For further information, contact Célia
Corriveau at 514 453-2040, ext. 73, or at
[email protected].
you and your pet in a photo. $20 per
picture. To book your 15-minute slot,
or for more information, email: [email protected].
9. A huge bake sale organized by volunteers will be held on St. Valentine’s
Day, Saturday, February 14, at the Paroisse St. Lazare Catholic Church, 1980
Ste. Angélique, from noon until 5 p.m.
with 100 per cent of proceeds going to
the charitable organization Steri-Animal that traps, neuters, and releases
feral cats and who places adoptable
cats into good homes.
VAUDREUIL-DORION
10. A Mindful Reflection workshop
led by Stephen Schettini on Relationships — how to make them better. Course runs for six Thursday evenings
at HOM yoga centre 7-8:30 p.m. $100
. Begins Thursday February 12. Sign
up at www.thenakedmonk.com or call
Caroline at (450) 853-0616.
FURTHER AFIELD
11. Many of us “southerners” are
fascinated by life in the north - but
few of us have had the courage, or opportunity, to discover what it is really
like to live in the north. Our guest this
week has had that personal experience. Tracy Lohmeyer has worked as
a Nurse and a Nurse Practitioner on
isolated communities amongst Native
Canadians. She and her family have
lived on a reserve, learning and participating in daily life, and gaining an
intimate knowledge of First Nations
people, their political structure, their
economics, their strengths and their
issues. It is this firsthand experience
that Lohmeyer will share during her
interactive talk as part of Arbor Gallery’s 2015 Speaker Series. Come out
and listen/learn about a part of Canada we all know too little about - this
Saturday, February 14, at 7:30 p.m.
at Arbor Gallery, 36 Home Ave, in
Vankleek Hill. There is a $6/person
charge at the door. Refreshments will
be available. Welcome to all. For further information, go to www.arborgallery.org or phone (613) 678-5086.
12. Roger Mann & Blair Mackay
perform live and unplugged. Come
enjoy an evening with a touch of blues,
a touch of folk, performed specially for
you. Featuring Roger Mann on guitar
and vocals, Blair Mackay on drums,
and Peter Wilson on bass. Maison de
l’Île, 2 John Street, Hawkesbury, Ontario, 8 p.m. Tickets are $10. For more
information, call (613) 632-9555.
ST. LAZARE
7. Evergreen Anglican Community
Church invites you to its Pasta Supper and Silent Auction February 21. The church is located at 2503 Côte St.
Charles. There will a single sitting at
6 p.m. Tickets are $10 for ages 12 and
up and $5 for 11 and under. No tickets
will be sold at the door. To purchase
tickets please contact Wendy at (450)
424-1910. Run Feb 19 too.
PHOTO COURTESY CREATIVE COMMONS
Put your mittens, boots, and hats on and come
to Hudson Saturday, February 14, to help
break a Guinness World Record for the most
snowmen crafted in one hour’s time. See listing for more details.
8. Pet Picture Day fundraiser for
Gerdy’s Rescue. Professional photographer Emilie Olsson will be available
from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, February 14,
at the Hôpital Vétérinaire St. Lazare
clinic, 2050 Ste. Angélique, to capture
Thursday, February 12, 2015
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ATTORNEY
COMPUTERS
FRAMING
GRAPHIC DESIGN
SALES - new & refurbished units
REPAIRS - CONFIGURATION
SYSTEM UPGRADES - NETWORKS
(450) 424-6205
www.pc-teck.com
E-mail : [email protected]
590 Ave. St-Charles Vaud-Dorion
Your Local Journal
MOVING
MANAGEMENT SERVICES
OPTICIAN
DÉMÉNAGEMENT
P. ENOS MOVING
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
PACKING & STORAGE
ONE ITEM OR WHOLE HOUSE
LICENSED & INSURED
Your Local Journal
Pierre Enos
Tel: 450.458.4857
Cell: 514.386.1278
PHOTOGRAPHY
PAINTING
NOTARY
RENOVATIONS
Mtre. Kim Isings
B.Sc., P. Eng, B.C.L., L.L.B., D.D.N.
NOTARY – NOTAIRE
CONSEILLÈRE JURIDIQUE –
LEGAL COUNSEL
Spécialist(e): Successions
61 Cameron, Bureau 220
Hudson QC J0P 1H0
Tel : 450-458-0007 Fax : 450-458-0168
[email protected]
RENOVATIONS
REAL ESTATE
RENOVATIONS
ROOFING
TREE SERVICE
VENTILATION
WHERE’S YOUR CARD? (450) 510-4007
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GUNSMITH
Registered
Gun Smith.
We buy and sell
used guns.
514-453-5018
ANTIQUES
ABRACADABRA
turn your hidden
treasures into ready
cash. International
buyer wants to purchase your antiques,
paintings,
china,
crystal, gold, silverware, jewellery, rare
books, sports, movies, postcards, coins,
stamps, records.
514-501-9072.
APARTMENTS
FOR RENT
Large 2 bedroom apt. in
the heart of Hudson. $895 / month.
Available Mar 1.
Call Jamie 514927-3417.
Large apartment, 2900
sq. ft. Center of
Hudson, 4 bedrooms, deck, heat
& snow removal
included.
No
smoking, no pets.
$1250/month.
Available March
2015. Call 514668-4491.
APARTMENTS
FOR RENT
Large 3 bedroom apt. 5
minutes
from
St-Lazare Village,
5 minutes from
Hudson Village.
$850 / month,
heat
included.
Available Feb 1.
Call Jamie 514927-3417.
Small bachelor
apartment,
center of Hudson.
New kitchen appliances.
Snow
removal included.
No pets, no smoking. Available immediately. $625 /
month. Call 514668-4491.
Luxury Apartment for rent
in the Hudson Village area. 4 &1/2,
Furnished
(negotiable), private
parking, private
patio, wifi, Heat
& Air, complete
kitchen. Shared
private laundry.
Available
NOW,
FEB 2015 Call: 450807-1179.
CAREGIVER
AVAILABLE
Compassionate caregiver
available. Experienced,
reliable, honest and
discrete.
References available.
450-451-6335.
ACCOUNTANTS
KARAVOLAS BOILY, CPA INC.
Taxes and Accounting
438 Main Road, Hudson
Tel : 450-458-0406,
ATTORNEY
Aumais Chartrand
100 boul. Don Quichotte, bureau 12
L’Ile-Perrot, QC J7V 6C7
Ph: 514-425-2233 ext. 229
[email protected]
BANKRUPTCY
Local
Experts
in matters of
Bankruptcy and
Insolvency since
1994. First Consultation Free. Available
Nights & Weekends.
Solid reputation for
Reliability, Honesty &
Integrity in our field
of Expertise. Blumer
Lapointe Tull & Associes Syndics Inc.
www.blumerlapointetull.com. 514 426
4994
CAREGIVER
AVAILABLE
RETIRED NURSE
(experience: CLSC
Homecare) available for eldercare.
Physical care, housework, cooking, shopping and driving .
Valid drivers license
and own car. Call 514
554 4966.
CHILD CARE
REQUIRED
Home care giver
needed for a 4
year old and 4
month old to assist with daily needs.
Full time position 24
months, $414 per
week (10.35/hour)
very quiet place in
Hudson. Minimum
12months
related
experience. Judith:
jbautista029@gmail.
com
CLEANING
SERVICES
CLERICAL
HELP WANTED
COMPUTER
SERVICES
A1 professional
house cleaner
Local
tax
preparation
office has two
clerical positions
available. Duties in-
Wolftech Inc.
Since 2004.
long-time
experienced with excellent
references. Hourly or
flat rates. Pet friendly.
Call Val: 514-8874315.
Experienced
cleaning lady
available for
St-Lazare, Hudson,
Vaudreuil-Dorion,
West Island. References upon request. Ask about
special cleaning
services, i.e. postrenovation
and
moving clean-up,
spring cleaning
and closet reorganization, etc.
Call Marcia FergieSimpkin: 450-4247396 or 514-9442099.
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.
FINANCIAL
SERVICES
F I N A N C I A L STEEL BUILDP R O B L E M S ? I N G S / M E TA L
Drowning in debt! B U I L D I N G S
clude packaging,
sorting
income
tax
documents,
medical receipts
and calculations
on Excel spreadsheets. Attention
to detail is extremely
important. Clerical work
is until May. Please
apply by email:
[email protected].
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
COLLECTIBLES
WANTED
CONDO FOR
RENT
FOR SALE
Condo for rent
close to Hudson Village. One
Interior window shutters
with
functional louvers
and hinges.
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, 514-2344323 or email [email protected].
net. 2760A Cote
St-Charles, St-Lazare (next to Mon
Village)
bedroom, fireplace.
Everything included.
Available April 1,
2015. $750/month.
Call 450-458-7703.
CUSTOMER
SERVICE
Stop the harassment.
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
FIREWOOD
FOR SALE
Dry
firewood.
Stacking and kindling available. Very
reasonable.
Dan:
514.291.1068
MDF
construction, lacquer finish, cream colour.
9 at 21-23” wide
by 64” high.
3 at 27-28” wide
by 66” high.
$20 each or $200
for the lot. Call
(514) 346-3234.
Customer Service
Position SAWMILLS from
available with E- only $4,397. commerce Fashion MAKE MONEY
Brand in Hudson. & SAVE MONEY
Experience with email and Facebook
support. $15.00 per
hour. Full or part
time. Contact: Graham 514-980-4848 /
graham@
holyclothing.com
FOR SALE
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.
60% OFF! 20x28,
30x40, 40x62, 45x90,
50x120,
60x150,
80x100 sell for balance owed!
Call 1-800-457-2206.
www.
crownsteelbuildings.
ca.
MAG
WHEELS
(Set of 4). RTX
Baron
15”
Mag
Wheels with Kumho
P185/65R15 All Season Tires. Used one
season. $400. 514705-8760
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
OPTICIANS
PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
Jeffrey Quenneville
Lunetterie Vista
drs. Martina Kleine-Beck
1867 E Ste. Angélique, St. Lazare
Ph. (450) 455-4500
Psychologist
514.265.1386
martinakb _ 58@ hotmail.com
Financial Advisor
Raymond James Ltd.
2870 Route Harwood, St-Lazare
450.202.0999
FITNESS & INJURIES
Greg Lothian, B.Sc.,CAT(C), CSCS
Professional strength coach & Low back/ injury
reconditioning therapist.
Become strong & injury free!
514-867-5684 mifitpro.com
ORTHODONTISTS
Dr. Amy Archambault
Dr. Paul Morton
PSYCHOSOCIAL SERVICES
Are you feeling overwhelmed?
3206, boul. de la Gare, Suite 160
Vaudreuil-Dorion (450)218-1892
Marianne Birch BSW, MSW,
OTSTCFQ Member
Anxiety Issues, Self-Esteem, Substance
Abuse & Behavioral Concerns
514-240-2692 [email protected]
Your Local Specialists in Orthodontics
BOOKKEEPING
IMMIGRATION
PHARMACIES
PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL SERVICES
Bryan Todd, B. Comm (Acct.)
Brazolot Migration Group
Marilou Leduc
Sandy Farrell, Davis Facilitator
35 Wharf Road, Hudson, QC
(450) 458-2186
[email protected]
Affiliated BRUNET
1771 Ste. Angelique, St. Lazare
Ph. (450) 424-9289
Dyslexia, ADD, ADHD & Learning
disabilities can be corrected.
www.dyslexiacorrection.ca
(450) 458-4777
Business and Personal Accounting Services,
Tax Preparations & Filings Ph. (514) 730-5966
DENTISTS
Dr. Don Littner & Dr. Morty Baker
472B Main Rd, Hudson
Ph. (450) 458-5334
NOTARIES
Jean-Pierre Boyer
L.L., L., D.D.N.
1576 C Ste. Angélique, St. Lazare
Ph. (450) 455-2323
JOIN THE PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY
450-510-4007 [email protected]
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HAIR STYLISTS
WANTED
HOUSE FOR
SALE
HOUSE FOR
RENT
MATH TUTOR
Hair stylists
needed
for
new salon in
Hudson Bungalow 2010 construction
for
sale by owner.
Hudson-Furnished, Brick
cottage. 2+Bed-
Retired mathematics teacher
available
to
tutor any high
Vaudreuil-Dorion,
experienced with
children. E-mail
[email protected] or call
514-554-6782.
HOUSE CLEANING
SERVICES
Sylvie Farmer’s
Professional Cleaners offers a new
service: “one-time
cleaning”
for
house,
garage,
basement,
seasonal, etc. Call
for free estimate:
514-972-8237. Cat
and House sitting
available. Fifteen
years experience.
Located at 184
Cameron Street,
Hudson, J0P 1H0.
Open House Sat.
Feb 14 & Sun. Feb
15. 1:00 p.m. to
4:00 p.m. Very well
maintained. 3+2
bedrooms,
31/2
bathrooms, asking
$589,000. Call 514972-8237. Please
no agents.
HOUSE TO
SHARE
Hudson
house
to share, private
30,000 square ft.
lot, heat, electricity, internet, central air included,
fully equipped and
furnished. $850 /
month. Call Christian
514-803-0869.
room. 2 Bath. Medium to long term.
$1850
/month.
Telephone & Cable-Extra. Call 450763-2232.
school mathematics course or calculus 1. Call Mr. Norris
at 450-455-9475
MASSAGE
THERAPIST
MOVING
sage, 7 Days, 10 a.m.
– 7 p.m. Call 514713-1415. St-Lazare,
Rigaud, Hudson area
only.
equipped. Local and
Ontario, Maritimes,
USA. 35 yrs experience. Call Bill or
Ryan. 514.457.2063
¿Moving?
All
Reliable,
Massage thera- jobs.
reasonable,
fully
pist – Swedish mas-
MATH TUTOR
Retired mathematics teacher
with many years
of successful tutoring of students
in the St. Lazare,
Hudson areas is available. At any level, in
French or in English.
please call Astrid at
514-646 -1528.
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
OFFICES FOR
RENT
Two Small offices 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
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.
RETAIL SPACE
AVAILABLE
Five Star retail
space
available. Hudson Mews 422
Main Road in the
heart of downtown Hudson. Call
Dennis 450-4584119.
SERVICES
SERVICES
SERVICES
All
renovations
and
construction.
YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
H A N DYM A N
V a c u u m
Cleaner. Sales
and repair of
all brands, 40
Free
estimates.
Framing, plaster,
windows, doors,
floors,
stairs,
ceramic
tiling,
painting.
Basements, kitchens,
bathrooms.
Experienced work.
Jonathan:
514402-9223.
RBQ
5688-2244-01.
– 37 years in the
building
trade.
Offering
quality workmanship:
consultation,
maintenance and
home repair services. Call Joseph:
514-885-7457.
P R E V E N T
Need your roof E X C E S S I V E
Free WEIGHT
cleaned?
ON
estimate - No obliga- ROOF – remove
tion. Call John - 514- snow. Prevent water
979-3067
back-up - remove ice
dams. Clear vents for
Handyman / For proper ventilation
eliminating condensmall jobs. Call sation. Call Guy, roofJohn: 514-623-5786. er: 514-823-3448.
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
P l u m b e r
available for
repairs and
services, reno-
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
vation and new
construction. Call
Terry:
514-9654642.
TAG SALE
TAG SALE Saturday, February 14, 2015
16 Hawthorn St. Hudson (Qc)
From 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Very good condition items. All must be
sold. First come, first served.
Pine furniture including a corner cabinet,
large kitchen table and 6 raw hide seat
chairs, antique Victorian chairs, rocking
chair with raw hide, 2 antique chests, large
antique window now mirror, antique drop
leaf table, brass bed, grandfather clock,
antique 1-drawer pine table, Limoges and
English china patterns, some crystal, Royal
Doulton figurines, sofas, antique lady’s
chair, pair of wing chairs, carpets, lamps,
prints, antique hooked rug and the usual
home contents. For more information
and photos visit www.pridhams.ca or call
1-877-533-5877
Pridham’s (from Vankleek Hill) serves the
province of QC & ONT.
Downsizing Experts – Professional Auctioneer – Appraisal Services
Services financed by
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Volunteers sought for West Island Citizen Advocacy
AUTOS FOR SALE
1996
Honda
Civic Si with
multiple modifications: JDA B16A
SIR II, cams, Exedy
clutch, JDM ITR S80
LSD trans. w/short
shift, urethane engine mounts, Sparco
quick release steering wheel, Sparco
seats w/Willans 4 pt.
harness, Neuspeed
sport springs w/Koni
front shocks, frt/
rear strut bars, stainless brake lines and
much more. $6500
or best offer. 514218-2776
AUTOS FOR SALE
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
Mazda Protégé
5, 2003, 5 doors,
manual
transmission, A/C, 171,000
km. Runs well. Asking $1,675. Call 450458-0581 (evenings),
438-822-6875 (cell)
1999 black Hon- 2007
Pontiac
da Civic CX hatch Torrent. 5 Doors,
back.
Manual. grey, 59,000 km. New
270000 km. Rusty
but runs great. Many
new parts incl. timing belt, wtr pump
and rad. 8 rims and
tires. $1500 neg. Call
Steffan after 4:00pm.
514-826-5539.
or
email
[email protected]
1996
Toyota
Camry, 190,000
km. 4 door sedan,
fully loaded, new
disc brakes & exhaust. Extra clean.
Asking $1,225. Call
514-652-7020
AUTOS FOR SALE
Kia
Sportage Mazda 3 for sale,
LX 2009 with 2006, charcoal-black,
battery, block heater,
winter and summer
tires. $9,000 - negotiable. Call Erika: 450451-6157
Mazda3 2006, 4
door, manual, sunroof, fully loaded
with AC 159, 000km.
Includes 4 winter
tires used 1 season.
Asking $ 3400. Also
selling 4 summer
tires with mags asking $450. Call or text
514-690-5463.
4-door, 5-speed AC,
159,000 km, $3495.
(514) 941-5320
Acura
CSX,
2008, lady owner,
5 speed standard
transmission, 169600
km. Taupe on black
leather, Sun roof, AC,
Includes additional
snow tires on rims
ready to install
Upgrades in August
2014 include: New
battery,
Complete
rear brakes and rotor. Front brakes serviced, Front lower
control arms replaced, wheel alignment. No accidents.
Excellent condition.
$7,000.
514-9413409 / 450-458-4778
AUTOS FOR SALE
2003 Kia Rio,
Automatic,
Green, new all
season tires, very
clean, 121000kms,
$2,500 2003 Kia
Rio, Standard, Silver, very clean,
172000kms,
$2,200
both
4door. 514-7730394
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
Mazda 3 Sport
2007. Std. 97000
km. 4 door. Black.
Excellent condition.
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LEGAL NOTICES
• A woman in her late 50s living in a
residence in Pierrefonds would appreciate having a female volunteer
advocate who could visit her on a
regular basis, once a week on a Tuesday would be preferable. She has
MS and uses a wheelchair. She enjoys playing cards and would enjoy
short outings, (going out for a coffee
or a short ride in her wheelchair outside.) For more information, please
phone Yolande at (514) 694-5850.
• A woman in her early 60s, living in
Senneville near Ste. Anne de Bellevue who has recently had a stroke
would enjoy having a female volunteer advocate who could visit her on
a regular basis. She used to write
poetry and loves to read. She has
her own car which the volunteer
could drive to go on short outings. For more information, please phone
Yolande at (514) 694-5850.
• A bilingual woman in her 60s living
in Pierrefonds would really appreciate having a female volunteer advocate who could help her with her
computer. She would like to learn
how to use Skype. For more information, please phone Yolande at
(514) 694-5850.
• We are desperately looking for male
volunteers to help out in our Youth
Engagement matching project that
matches volunteers with individuals with intellectual disabilities to
help break their social isolation. We
are looking for soccer players, coffee
drinkers, chess players, etc. If you
think that you can help, please call
Susana at (514) 694-5850.
• A Lachine man with a mild intellectual handicap and anxiety needs
help from a volunteer to expand
his social network and break his
isolation. If you think you can help,
please call Susana at (514) 694-5850.
• A sweet elderly Hungarian lady living in a residence in Dollard des
Ormeaux is in need of a volunteer who would be willing to take
her outside for walks in the wheel
chair once a week or once every two
weeks. She would prefer a female
volunteer who speaks Hungarian. If
this interests you please call Judy at
(514) 694-5850.
• A bilingual lady 79-years-of-age liv-
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ing in Dollard des Ormeaux is in
need of a female volunteer. She just
lost her husband a few months ago
and is finding the time very long. If
you feel you can spend some time
with her, please phone Judy at (514)
694-5850.
A wonderful 83-year-old man suffering from Alzheimer’s is in need
of a male volunteer to visit with
him once a week or once every two
weeks. His interests include bowling and golf. He also plays piano. He needs motivation and is a gentle
soul. If this interests you please call
Judy at (514) 694-5850.
An Anglophone woman living in
Lachine with health problems and
doesn’t venture out often would
appreciate a female volunteer to
provide some social and emotional
support through regular visits. She
walks with a walker. She is a smoker
and does have a cat. For more information, please call Marla at (514)
694-5850.
An elderly British woman in Dorval
with a number of health issues is in
need of a female volunteer advocate
to provide practical support such
as accompaniment on outings. For
more information, please call Marla
at (514) 694-5850.
A 70-year-old man living in Île Bizard would benefit from a male volunteer advocate to accompany him
on outings such as bowling, going
to the movies, going on walks with
the dog, or out for coffee to Tim Horton’s. He has some dementia but is
in great shape physically. For more
information, please call Marla at
(514) 694-5850.
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Hudson
AVIS PUBLIC
PUBLIC NOTICE
est, par la présente, donné par Vincent
Maranda, Greffier, que :
À la séance ordinaire du Conseil de la Ville
d’Hudson, tenue au Centre communautaire,
le 2 février 2015, le règlement suivant fut
présenté et adopté:
RÈGLEMENT NO 657-2015 MODIFIANT LE
RÈGLEMENT DE CONSTRUCTION NO 528
La révision de ce règlement peut être faite à
l’Hôtel de Ville, 481 Main, Hudson, durant les
heures régulières qui sont de 08h30 à 12h00 et
13h00 à 16h30, du lundi au vendredi.
Donné à Hudson
Ce sixième jour de février
Deux mille quinze
is, hereby, given by Vincent Maranda, Town
Clerk, that:
At the regular meeting of the Council of the
Town of Hudson held at the Community Centre
on February 2nd, 2015, the following by-law
was presented and approved.
BY-LAW
NO
657-2015
MODIFYING
CONSTRUCTION BY-LAW NO 528
This by-law may be reviewed at the Town
Hall, 481 Main, Hudson, during working hours
which are from 8:30 a.m. to 12h00 and 1:00 to
4:30 p.m., from Monday to Friday.
Given at Hudson
This sixth day of February
Two thousand fifteen
Vincent Maranda
Greffier / Town Clerk
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Montreal-Lakeshore Rotarians and Volunteer
West Island: effective teamwork
Where does one find Rotarians?
Everywhere, it seems!
Members of the Montreal Lakeshore Rotary Club, in collaboration
with Volunteer West Island’s Corporate/Service Group Volunteer Program, continue to be active in the West
Island and Montreal areas, helping out
non-profit organizations and making a
difference in the community.
Prior to Christmas a team of Rotarian-volunteers participated, via
VWI connections, in the Lakeshore
General Hospital Foundation’s annual Gift Wrapping Project at Fairview
Shopping Centre, wrapping customers’ purchases, rendering them ready
for gift-giving. Donations from these
grateful shoppers benefitted the LGH
Foundation.
In addition, members of the Montreal-Lakeshore Club were introduced
by VWI to Renée Mathieu, Activities
Coordinator at CHSLD Denis-Benjamin Viger on île Bizard. Mathieu
warmly welcomed visiting members
and took them on a tour of the premises. The Rotarians have developed an
ongoing supportive relationship with
this long-term care facility, collecting
and preparing generous Care & Comfort Packages for residents, including
much-needed toiletries and warm
socks.
Recently a team of enthusiastic
members of the Montreal-Lakeshore
Club, again organized by Brenda Scal-
PHOTO COURESY KATHLEEN GREENFIELD
Montreal Lakeshore Rotary Club lent a hand sorting through donations to prepare Care & Comfort Packages for residents in need.
zo, Community Service Vice-Chair, in
collaboration with VWI, lent a hand
at Welcome Hall Mission. Such assistance is always appreciated by
Tania Togias, the Mission’s Volunteer
Coordinator, and the Welcome Hall
Team, but especially so at this time,
since they were experiencing a dearth
of volunteers and an increase in clothing donations and demand for the
Mission’s crucial services during these
frigid winter days. Rotarians to the
rescue!
When asked what the experience
was like at Welcome Hall, Scalzo replied unhesitatingly, “We enjoyed our
time there, sorting through the neverending pallets of clothes. Our host,
Anthony Bakerdjian, gave us a tour of
their “Costco-like” warehouse filled
with food and clothing, ready for distribution. It was heartwarming to see the
great generosity of corporations and
individuals that filled their shelves.
We hope to go back and work another
‘shift.’ We sure did have a good time.”
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The Mustangs end their losing streak
but fell in 9th place
Marc C-Gaudet
[email protected]
PHOTO COURTESY QMJHL
Antoine Dufort-Plante helped his team, College Français, to a 5-4 win last Friday, February 6, at
Jean Béliveau Coliseum in Longueuil.
The Vaudreuil-Dorion Mustangs
halted their latest losing streak to four
games as they edged the Condors in
Kahnawake last Sunday, February
8.They still play .500 with 46 points in
46 games, sliding into ninth place in
Quebec’s Junior Hockey League. They
now have to worry about the Cobras
because the Mustangs are only two
points ahead.
Last Sunday in Kahnawake, Olivier
Knight-Rouleau led the attack with his
13th and 14th goal of the season and
the Mustangs stopped their four-game
losing streak, as they beat the Condors
5-4.
Cedric Rochefort-Thibault (32nd)
opened the scoring with the only goal
of the initial period at 10:02. In the
middle frame, Etienne Salvail (31st)
narrowed that lead in the first minute.
Miguel Caron (14th) reduced that lead
at 10:45, and a little less than two minutes later, K-Rouleau (13th) pushed
the Mustangs into a 3-1 lead. Sixteen
seconds later, Emeric Hudon brought
the visitors into a 4-1 lead. One minute
later, Julien Simounet thwarted Mustangs’ netminder Jeffrey Turcotte and
the visitors led 4-2. At 14:21, K-Rouleau beat Nathan Ward-Raymond and
widened the Mustangs’ lead to 5-2.
And at 16:03 Toliver Bergeron brought
the two teams in a two-goal difference
after 40 minutes.
In the last stanza, Alex Dulude
scored the last goal of the contest, but
the Mustangs came out victorious.
Last Friday night at Longueuil’s Jean
Beliveau Coliseum, the Mustangs hit a
wall going against the Collège Français. Antoine Dufort-Plante scored the
winning goal with 2:31 to play in the
third period to lead the Collège Français to a 5-4 victory. Dufort-Plante,
who had been demoted to the CF from
QMJHL’s Armada, scored his 23rd goal.
In the first period, Danick Poirier
opened the scoring on a power play
while Gabriel Dubois was in the penalty box for boarding. With 1:31 left on
the clock, Etienne Salvail (30th) tied
the score after 20 minutes.
In the middle frame Alexandre
Gauthier and former Granby Inouk
Maxime Presseault grew the Mustangs’
lead to 3-1. But Jonathan Filion and
Maxime Guyon tied the game after 40
minutes.
In the last period, Filion pushed
the Collège Français in a 4-3 lead, but
Rochefort-Thibault tied the game. Dufort-Plante made the Collège Français
victorious with the winning goal.
For the following week, the Mustangs will travel to Lachine to play the
Maroons this Friday, February 13. And,
two days later, on February 15, they
will host the Ste. Agathe Montagnards
at the Vaudreuil Arena on Jeanotte
Street, at 3:30 p.m.
Behind the Scenes - The QJHL announced their Players-of-the-week for
the week ending February 1. On offence, 20-year-old Karl Leveille, from
Montreal-East Rangers, topped the
standing as he scored seven goals and
assisted seven times in three games.
Leveille is the nephew of former
NHLer Normand Leveille, who played
with Boston Bruins a few years ago.
Defensively, goaltender P-A Vinette,
of Princeville Titans allowed only four
goals on 73 shots maintaining a 1.92
GAA ... Former Mustangs’ netminder
David Richer is still in action as he
keeps the net with the Gloucester
Rangers, in Ontario’s Junior A league.
Richer lost his last game against the
best team, Carlton Place, 3-1. ... Former Mustang Justin Samson is still
learning his hockey skills with the Rimouski Oceanic of the QMJHL “I will
remain with the Oceanic for the remainder of the season, and they have
a very specific role for me in the next
season,” commented Samson.
Is Alcohol a problem for you? Come
on in, meet us and listen to people
just like you.
Meetings take place every Thursday, 8 p.m. at the St. Thomas Aquina Church (K.C. Hall
413 Main Road, at Cameron St. in Hudson. Every Saturday, 8 p.m.
at St. George’s Anglican Church, Perrault Ave. &and St. George Street,
Ste. Anne de Bellevue. Every Tuesday, 8 p.m. at St. Edmond of Canterbury Church, 105 Beaconsfield Ave. at St. Charles Blvd., Beaconsfield, entrance facing St. Charles Blvd. Every Sunday morning at the
Elizabeth Russell Center, 750 Dawson Ave., at Dorval Ave. in Dorval.
Breakfast from 9 to 9:45 a.m., meeting at 10:15 a.m. More Montreal
area meetings can be found at AA87.0rg/en, click on ‘find a meeting’
in the yellow box, left-hand side of the page or call the AA Helpline at
(514) 350-3444 for more information.
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