The Westmount examiner, 4 septembre 1997, jeudi 4 septembre 1997

[" PUBLIC MEETING with Jacques Chagnon, our MNA Monday, September 15, 7 p.m.3 at Victoria Hall.8 Westmount-Saint Louis Liberal Association 395-2929 Vol.LXIX mstyn set fashion trends for 30 years: with her unique haute couture creations.ats off to author Photo by JUNE SAUER One-time | high fashion hat maker, Irene Burnstyn, 81, starts a second career as published writer By SARAH MUSGRAVE © Eighty years old is perhaps not the prime time to \u201claunch a writing career.But age was no deterrent \u2018to Irene Burnstyn, who released her first book of short stories, Picking Up Pearls, earlier this summer.At 81, Burnstyn can look back on adventures spanning three continents and a long career as a leading designer of haute couture hats in the 1950s and 60s.It\u2019s this wealth of her own past experiences, along with a genuine interest in other people, which inspired the late-life change in vocation.\u201cWhen you do something for 30 years, your head is full of all the stories you've heard during that time.Its only when you finish and sit back that you start to take the idea of writing seriously,\u201d she commented.The resulting stories in Picking Up Peals are composites of people she encountered over the years.\u201cBut not so close that they would take me + Internet * Scanning Access * E-mail Accounts to court!\u201d she added, with a twinkle in her eye.Romance, family and hard choices are faced by characters like Emily, who falls in love with the wrong man or Louisa, a frustrated middle-aged widow.\u201cI really find women to be the most interesting creatures, much more so than men.They are stronger and yet more vulnerable.| am fascinated by the way they cope with different situations, each in her own way,\u201d she added.Burnstyn herself has had to surmount many challenges\u2014some arduous, others glamorous.She is currently working on her memoirs, installed at the dining room table of her luxurious St.Catherine Street apartment.Against a backdrop strewn with Oriental carpets, mirrors and paintings, she taps away on a little blue typewriter.\u201cLook at all this.\u201d she said.holding up a thick collection of pages.\u201cAnd that\u2019s before 1 even get to Canada!\u201d Originally from Poland.Burnstyn was forced to flee the Nazi regime, traveling throughout Europe (See CITY, puge #) BiblioNet * CD ROM Write + Laser printouts * Technical Support * Hardware/Software Quebec GtA 145 FREE CONSULTATION Personal training Fitness consultant Fl Hung: y Sa pigeons ruffle some feathers Landlord wants By SARAH MUSGRAVE The pigeon problem reared ais ugly head again at this week's city council meeting, when a frustrated local landlord said a burgeoning ammal population mn Westmount Park 1s creating problems for nearby properties.City Hall says the best it can do for now 1s encourage residents to resist the urge to feed their feathered friends.The City of Westmount can\u2019t expect building owners to create pest-free Islands an the middle of à menagerie, according to property owner Norman Hacker, who hives on Lansdowne Avenue.Feeding frenzy \u201cTheres a feeding frenzy across the street.see 50 10 100 people a day feeding them.Then a tenant moves In and calls an mspector and 1 get à notice that 1 have to take steps to stop the pigeons from roosting,\u201d he told council.The landlord received two notices this summer ordermg him to install à device to prevent the pigeons from perching or roosting on the building.He eventually put down a sticky paste along the cdge of the roof.which as designed to deter pigeons, The landlord also owns a build- mg on Academy Road overlook: me Westmount Park.When the wooden balconies were seplaced.damage from squirrels was ov dent \"You could sec the balconies were caten away he sand IES the same Jor those old tees Westmount Park They are slowly dymg because the squirrels ane catmg away al them to make nests \u2014 B&W Photocopies * Color Photocopies * Mail Boxes * FedEx + Conference room * Books/Magazines * Secretarial services 5006 Sherbrooke St.West Tel: 482-7772 bvlaw enforced mside.IF} knocked down à tree là never hear the end of it\u201d Frustrated by what he calls the Citys \u201cpick and choose\u201d enforcement of bylaws, Hacker suggested the fine Tor feeding the animals be lowered to $25 and more rigorously apphed.Presently, Fines can be up to $300 but tus 1s not enforced.Although feeding wildhife is illegal its not always worth pursuing, accordimg to Councillor Herbert Bercovitz, \u201cWhat are you going to do arrest little old ladies?\u201d he commented.\u201cWe know there 1s a problem with feedimg and we are still discussing at\u201d Citizens must realize that feed- me the squirrels, raccoons and pigeons arbficially assists the population.Councillor Tom Thompson ported out.But if people can\u2019t resist tossing a few crumbs thew way, the City 1s not ruling out chemically treated corn which would sterilize the birds, \u201cPeople may continue to do nt event means pulting a dime in a machine to get treated corn to feed the pigeons.\u201d he sand Le In this issue: Back to School.10 Bulletinboard .2 Classified .13 Editorial.6 From the Mailbag.7 Know Your Westmount.6 MNAs column.7 MP\u2019s column.7 OldNews .7 Police files .4 Sports., 15 Receive 1} 2 - Thursday, September 4, 1997 Community Baird.Thursday, Sept.4 Westmount District Scouting registration for all groups, Thursday, Sept.4 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.at Westmount Park Church, 4695 de Maisonneuve Blvd.W Beavers age S to 7.Cubs 8 to 10, Scouts 11 to 13, Venturers 14 to 17, Rovers 18 to 26, Leaders 18 and over For more information, call George Duare at 486-4478.Friday, Sept.5 Collaborative women's art project at the Visual Arts Centre features stained glass window on the scale of Chartres, celebrating the diverse nature of the femmine perspective.Project.titled \u2018In the Womb of the Rose,\u201d is the brainchild of Deha Anne Whitbread.who will be at the Centre on Friday, Sept.Sat 7:30 p.m.for à slide show and discussion.For More information, call 488-9558.Saturday, Sept.6 Book signing 2 to 4 pm.at the Double Hook Book Shop, 1235A Greene Ave.\u201cGood Stuff\u201d a book to fill the gap in reading materials avatlable for the beginning adult literacy student, Based on the Canada-wide challenge of the Wec Words \u2019n\u2019 Short Sentences creative writing contest, Sunday, Sept.7 Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Leisure Institute, 450 Kensington Ave.presents afternoon of music with soprano Naomi Kassie.bass- baritone Burney Licberman, flutist Shayna Palevsky, and piano accompanist Ruth Fisher.English, French and Yiddish popular songs.12:30 p.m.luncheon.Monday, Sept.8 Westmount Municipal Association general meeting Monday, Sept.8 at 7:30 pm.at Victoria Hall, 4620 Sherbrooke St.West.485-6346.Montreal Camera Club opening meeting is Monday.Sept.8 at 7:30 p.m.Slide shows, compet- tions, workshops.come.At Westmount Church, 4695 de Blvd.West, entrance at rear.6037- 2767.International Literacy Day grammar workshop headed by Visitors wel- Park | Maisonneuve Dennis Baron.author and profes- | sor of English at University of Hlinois, is being sponsored by Centre for Literacy at Dawson College on Monday, Sept.8 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m, Maisonneuve Blvd.W.Room 4C1.Info: Beth Wall.931-8731.ext.1415.Tuesday, Sept.9 4001 de Registration for Girl Guides of Canada Sopt.9 at Westmount Park School gymnasium from 7 to 8 p.m.Details: Joan Dickson, 487-2947.{MORE LISTINGS, page 14) takes place Tuesday.| | The Westmount Examiner 485-8585 485-4888 Airport reservations 100% Guaranteed or your trip is free*!!! 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5:30 PM Kathryn Osborne bbe THEE RIEU Hh a w INCREDIBLE 3 FOR 1 UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Eye examination with optometrist available by appointment.WE ACCEPT ALL PRESCRIPTIONS 40201629 FE FARHAT LUNETTERIES OVER 40 4038 RUE ST.CATHERINE OUEST STORES ACROSS FROMALEXISNIHON 937-3638 In brief Flags at | half mast for Diana The Canada and Quebec flags were lowered to hall\u201d mast this Que to commemorate the death of Diana, Princess of Wales.| \u201cThis was done in honour of her and her good works\u201d City Councillor Cynthia Lulham told council on Tuesday mght.The princess, 36.was killed in a car crash in Paris over the weekend along with Harrods heir Dodi Fayed and the driver of the car.Former City director off to Ottawa A high-profile Westmounter, known to many for his involvement in municipal affairs, has made a new home in Ottawa.St.Catherine Street resident Manley Schultz was director-gen- eral of the City of Westmount for three years, He then served as sce- retary of the Westmount Municipal Association for two years until his departure last month.As chief admimistrator of the City from 1990 to 1993.Schultz brought new ideas to Westmount, according to current director-gen- eral Bruce St.Louis.\u201cFor the first time ot was an Injcee- tion of new blood nto the administration.\u201d he i sad.\u201cComing from the private sector, he had new ideas on how to provide the best level of service mn the most cost-effective way possible.\u201d Schultz 1s also held im high esteem by members of the WMA, a non-partisan link between the citizens and municipal government.\u201cHe has so much knowledge about how the City works.Without giving out any secrets he was frequently able to steer the conversation on the night track.\u201d president Bridget Blackader commented.While in Montreal.he also pursued an amateur musical carcer with the Desjardins-Favreau Lunchtime Singers and as assistant musical director of the St Henri children\u2019s choir.Schultz will continue to work as a constultant for engineering giant SNC Lavalin in Ottawa, where he is joined by wife Odette.Manley Schultz The Westmount Examiner Matter of principals Fresh faces take charge at two local schools BY SARAH MUSGRAVE For some.the first week jitters have subsided But for many students and teachers ahke.the excitement of a new school year is still fresh in the autumn air.As the fall term gets under way.Th EXAMINER was sent to the principals office to find out more about two new faces at the helm of Westmount High School and The Study.Habza Shedlack.known to students as Mrs.Shedlack, takes over the reins of Westmount High this year.Her mviting office.decorated with plants and Impressionist prints, 1s designed to set visitors at case.However, there's à lot of business to be done in this room as she oversces the day- to-day operations of a school population of 640 teenagers from diverse backgrounds.As a PSBGM principal, she looks after staffing, budget, student discipline, and parents\u2019 concerns, as well as supervising maintenance and repairs from garbage removal to the purchasing of equipment.Expertise valuable \u201c| suppose you could say | am the keeper of the building and the students.\u201d she said.*1 do emphasize that the stafT 1s very dependable.We really pulled together to get everything ready.Some teachers have been here almost 30 years.Expertise hike that is invaluable.\u201d Last week found her at Atwater Market, choosing purple and white flowers\u2014the school colours-\u201410 decorate the entranceway.\u201cIt\u2019s important.| think, to maintain a pleasant and attractive atmosphere\u201d she said.\u201cAn objective we want to maintain is to keep a respectful tone.Tried and traditional values are important- like respect, kindness and diligence.These are values that children may not even realize they should adopt.\u201d Shedlack described herself as \u201cvery calm™ on the second day of school last Thursday.À former English teacher.she has a considerable background in school administration.Most recently, she was vice-principal of Riverside Park, a high Photo by SARAIE MUSGRAVT Westmount High School\u2019s new principal, Habza Shedlack.school in LaSalle.She also served as assistant- director of à centre for adult education.Shedlack came to Montreal for Expo 67 as part of the contingent from Trinidad and Tobago.She replaces previous principal Garvm Jeffers, who was recently promoted from vice-principal.\u201cHe happily retired and probably out m his garden right now,\u201d she sind.Shedlack said one big challenge ts answering the needs of students with different abilities.\u201cWe are an inclusive school which means we try to accommodate all students in the community, whether they have learnmg problems or are ified students.In order for that objective to be carried out we have to maintain the support system that 1s (See NEW, page 11) Thursday, September 4, 1997 - 3 Festival part of Quebec\u2019s celebration of culture Westmount will join other municipalities across the province to show thew stulT in celebration of the culture of Quebec, Créations Westmount Creates, which cludes activities for Kids and adults alike.will take place at Victoria Hall and the hibrary on the weekend of Sept.20.Local artists can subnut thew work on Wednesday Sept.17 and Thursday Sept.18 from 11am to 5 pm.at Victoria Hall.4626 Sherbrooke St.W.to be included nm a display of local talent.Amateurs and professionals should present their work along with a brel description and eur- rent CV.Sculpture will not be accepted because it is difficult to display safely, according to organizer Kathleen Duncan.Photography by Westmount residents will be brought together under the theme of \u201cWestmount through your lens\u201d The photos can be Historic or recent but must reflect some aspect of the com- mumty the architecture.the parks.or the people.Entries should be 8 by 10 1m.mounted on matte board or foam core.Photo entries will be accepted at Victoria Hall from Sept.8 to Sept.22.The library will host local writers reading from their works, as well as a creative wntng workshop for children.There are also plans to invite theatre professionals to round out the arts scene \u201cThe adeas an open door policy.Is open to everyone.free of (Sec ARTS, page 12) Curbside composting plan proves costly a coordinator of Eco-Initiative N.D.G.By SARAH MUSGRAVE Despite the success of a pilot program last fall, curbside composting collection has turned out to be an expensive proposition for the City of Westmount.While some residents say the City is lagging behind in its environmental efforts, officials are wrestling with budgetary constraints.Bids to include compost in refuse collection contracts were turned down by City Hall recently because the numbers were too high.Tenders called for two options, one of which would replace a refuse pick-up with a com- postable waste pick-up for a six month period for the area north of Sherbrooke Street.The contracts were 10 to 20 per cent more expensive than simple twice-a-week refuse collection, according to Fred Caluori, director of Public Works.The cheapest estimate for six months of compost collection added $10,000 to the bill, excluding the cost of about $3,000 to modify vehicles for this purpose.\u201cIt begs the question why after years of waiting and asking they haven't found a different way to go about it,\u201d commented Don Wedge, a director of the Westmount Municipal Association which has been pushing for the service.\u201cWe also have to consider the possible benefit of selling or giving it back to Westmounters for their gardens as a municipal service.\u201d Wedge said curbside compost collection is necessary if the City plans to implement \u2018pay per throw\u2019 garbage fees as an incentive to reduce garbage output.Although the idea of pay as you go garbage disposal based on weight or volume has been tossed around for years, Caluori said it is not in the works at this time.Only 20 per cent took part À pilot project fast October, in which 115 residents filled blue bags with kitchen scraps and plant clippings got high marks from participants and City staff.However, there was only a 20 per cent involvement rate in the program.Just west in the N.D.G.area, the City of Montreal has replaced a regular garbage pickup with compost collection.The experiment has received a welcoming response from more than 700 people, according to Alec Lee, Organizers went door to door to solicit participants from a population of about 1,300 in the arca between Draper and Hingston avenues.\u201cThey are all participating in recycling and now with the organic material, the straight garbage they are putting out should be minimal,\u201d he said.He estimated that more than two tonnes of compostable material had been collected since the project started in July.Councillor Tom Thompson is putling together a committee to take a closer look at the possibilitics of door-to-door composting in Westmount.Thompson said he wants to find out more about Montreal's composting program, and how once-a-weck garbage pickup works in other municipalities.\u201cWe don\u2019t want to get into 4 situation where we wouldn't know what the cost would be, particularly with the cutbacks on the way.We want to offer better services to citizens, but we have to know what the tradeoff will be,\u201d he said.He added that some Westmounters do use backyard composters at this time, which are available at reduced cost from the City. 4 - Thursday, September 4, 1997 The Westmount Examiner - Police files ~~ By DAVID GOLDBERG Looting of laundry coins leads police on footchase Station 12 constables arrested a Juvenile runaway after a youngster was chased down by an apartment superintendent whose laundry room had been broken into.A female tenant of the building, located on Sherbrooke Street near Lansdowne Avenue.told police she was in the lobby with her dog at 2:05 pam.on Aug.29.The dog began barking and ran off The woman went to retrieve her pet and found the dog barkimg and Jumping at the suspect im the laundry room.She said the com mech- amsms had been nipped off the washimg machines.The suspect ran out of the room, and was seen fleemg by a male tenant Meanwhile, the woman told the superintendent.and he School warning Police have begun their Operation Back to School.which runs from Aug.25 to Sept.20.They are advising all motorists to be vigilant when driving through school zones.\u201cWe want the motorists to respect stop signs and speed limits in all school zones in Westmount.\u201d Const Lise Bergeron sad.\"We already had some complaimnts about Barat Road near Dawson College.We sent a police car there on Aug.28 and they issued four tickets in the space of only 30 nunutes.\u201d The healing power of chinese medicine Acupuncture - 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AM TO 9 PM 7 SATURDAY.SEPT.6 + 11 AM TO 6 PM ; y SUNDAY.SEPT.7 + 11 AMTO6PM SVR, an INFORMATION + 486-7195 \u201cv ADMISSION + $5.00 y& qe SENIOR + 84.00) RYN AQ L v Sor VY 1 PAT \\ A) = Bo 40201883 = se The Westmount Examiner Teen public art makes debut cens and art-making.In most every nuyor urban centre mm North America.the verdict is out: teens can and do make good public art Pamntied fire hydrants.park benches, hockey rink boards.commumity centres.museum walls, vacam parking lots and some not so vacant.In Chicago, Detroit.New York.Dallas, Santa Fe.Toronto and Vancouver.to name a few, the colour and energy of these pated places and objects beautify the environment while, as importanthy.giving teens a chance to develop a sense of belonging to their community by contributing their creativity in a meaningful way, Well.Westmount 1s about to join the fray! Don't get worrted: we're not about to \u201ctake Manhattan\u201d But we are about to see a collaborative public art project realized in Westmount, supported by the City of Westmount.guided by the Visual Arts Centre and creatively undertaken by Westmount teens.under the co-ordmation of TAG (Westmount Teen Centre).Free to explore The site: The Westmount Arena.More precisely, the north wall leading to the swimming pool where the City of Westmount has given the Westmount Teens their community centre.The mural of approximately nine panels has as its theme \u201cMoments.\u201d While the unity of the project will be achieved through strong design elements, the teens will be free to explore the theme in their own way.The project follows on a couple of previous successes, First, Project Red Dot.Last summer.with the involvement of the same players (the City.the Visual Arts Centre and TAG).the construction hoarding boards next to City Hall were transtormed into three long walls of public art.This summer.the VAC offered free mural pamting workshops to teens who wanted to get involved and get mvolved they did.Twenty-five teens dropped in here every day at 4 p.m for a number of weeks to create a huge mural of colourful mages that makes the chimb to our scc- ond floor studios much less tedious, With these accomplishments under our belt, TAG and the Visual Arts Centre approached the City for Weeds and By FRANK TEUTON straw.these eventually break VICTORIA LEBLANC permission to move further afield, where the creativity of the teens could be more publically encountered and emoyed.And the City unanimously gave us ther support.They funded the project: they gave us the boards to pamt on: they eut them to measure.foot by foot: they delivered them to our door: and they'll be responsible for mounting them upon completion.We also have the generous sponsorship of Hogg Hardware for the paint we need to withstand the ram and snow.These kinds of projects have value on many levels.They offer opportunities for youth to learn new skills, not just artistic ones.They also encourage collaboration and constructive relationships with peers.They allow Kids to expand their horizons and develop a sense of self and belonging.It involves our youth in the community, giving them some positive avenues for self-expression and burlding the civic awareness that comes from contributing to the community and having that contribution recognized.A last pots that collaborative pubhc art projects are an cffeetive way of discouraging graffiti: certamly there is less likelihood of defacing property if there is a sense of ownership and shared environment, \u201cMoments\u201d starts this Wednesday, Sept.3.lt will be unveiled on Oct.31.And at certainly isn\u2019t to late to get involved.Those who wish to participate can come to the Visual Arts Centre (330 Victoria Ave) to work on à panel between $ and 6:50 pn every Wednesday and Thursday.Contact Jared MeSween at 989-5282 or call the Centre at 488-9358.The more creative hands the better! * x * Victoria LeBlanc is the director of the Visual Arts Centre the eye of the beholder are held by gardeners who con- Thursday, September 4, 1997 - 5 \"A TOP PRODUCER IN = Aten top Van RUN \"Whether JOAN PREVOST Affihated Real Estate Agent commitment to you is.RESULTS! 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IR AS RE/MAX WESTMOUNT INC.HARTERED REAL ESTATE BROKER 1330 GREENE AVE.Independently owned and operated 6 - Thursday, September 4, 1997 EDITORIA Tale of two Howards \u20ac Quebecers can Icarn à thing or two from the waves being made on Montreal's Enghsh language radio stations this week by The Two Howards bad boy U.S.morning man Howard Stern with his \u201cshock talk\u201d on CHOM (with its offices night here on Greene Avenue in Westmount), and bad boy Canadian 1ére carré/block head Howard Galganov (call it \u201cblock talk\u201d) on CIQC.Not only will Montreal radio never be the same, but Quebec separatists might never again encounter someone who so quickly and easily got them hot under the collar.Day One was a big one for Howard Stern, if getting under peoples skins 1s any measure of success which obviously itis.Easily msulted : to begin with, a PO minister got his knickers in a knot (knockers in a | knit?knickers in a snit?) when Stern suggested, among other things, that Montreal should be an English-only city: that French is an archaic language about as relevant as Yiddish: and that francophones \u201care a bunch of pussies.\u201d Which 1s an casy thing to say on a Montreal radio station so long as you plan to do all your broadcasts from New York.Oh ya.and the idea of Quebec separation, sard Stern, is ludicrous.Taking the bait, Quebec's rookie justice minister.Serge Ménard, sounded decidedly all shook up when he threatened to launch a criminal investigation into whether Stern was promoting hatred on the airwaves (when mm fact Stern was just doing las Don Cherry imitation).Perhaps Mr.Menard will even ignore his premier, who believes Canada ts not a real country.and seek redress from the Canadian Radio-televi- sion and Telecommunications Commission.In the meantime we haven't heard such a bombardment of bombast from a PQ minister in, well, days, perhaps weeks.The point being that the high rhetoric of denunciation is so pumped up by the hkes of Lucien Bouchard and Bernard Landry on any given issue that when a real insult comes blasung through the speakers à PQ minister hardly knows what to say.While their denunciations mmght be enough to slow | down Howard Galganov, they re no match for Howard Stern.\\ Obviously Ménard, by his overblown reaction.didn\u2019t realize that the | whole show is more akin to a nightclub comedy act or that this is just the kind of attention CHOM was hoping for, as in, \u201cThere's no such thing as bad publicity.\u201d Creating controversy draws listeners.And having a lot of listeners means you can charge a lot of money for advertising à radio stations only source of revenue.That 1s so long as the advertisers want to be associated with \u201cshock radio\u201d (sounds hike a racho that fell in your bathtub) and the growing pans CHOM will go through as listeners tune in or tune out when Howard Stern is on arr.For while at first glance it would look hke an apoplectic Hit by the | justice minister on Sterns First day would be just what the advertising sales manager ordered, a closer look at CHOM's audience makes one wonder whether the decision to add Stern to the hneup was made here in Montreal or at CHOMYS head office m Toronto.With the writing seenungly on the wall for anglophone Montreal.CHOM over the years has developed a hstening audience that is 635 per cent francophone beconung a radio station for teaching English as a second language as much as for serving the CRTC-mandated rock \u2018n° roll and traffic update needs of Enghish-speaking IS- to 35-year-olds.But it would seem that if Howard Stern keeps up with his \u201cpolitical musings\u201d on Quebec, that audience is going to change It would also take someone mm Toronto not to realize that one of the most controversial figures in Quebec, Howard \u201cShould | Stay or Should | Go™ Galganov, burst onto the scene and drew the venom of Quebec separatists by campaigning to get stores in predommantiy English-speaking arcas to also have English on ther indoor signs, of all things, something that was entirely legal for the stores to do.Talk about a radical.Not that CHOM was going to put Galganov on the air.ICS just that Howard Stern now makes Howard Galganov look like Little Bo Peep.You start to wonder if CHOM has bit off more Controversial Shock ! Talk Radio Host than its Montreal listenersiip can chew.While Galganov 1s over at CIQC lending his controversial voice toa station that has nowhere to go but up, Stern 1s causing international incidents with the kind of off-the-cuff remarks that tend to upset not just some anglophone listeners, but CHOMS main audience.French- speaking Montrealers, who, it must be said, at least have the Quebec government to defend them, and who won't be switching over to CIQC any time soon.As they say m radio land.\u201cstay tuned.\u201d \u2014 Bernie O'Neill N The Westmount Examiner OUR CHANNEL SELECOR IS ON THE BLWK HEAVENS No! LeT'S CALL The.AIRE DEPARTMENT City started as part of N.D.G.Côte St.Antoine s population largely English-speaking he newly ercated village of Notre-Dame-de-Grace scems from the outset to have fallen into two parts.Lovells Directory of 1874 lists Notre-Dame-de-Grace as \u2018a village m the parish of the same name\u201d with a population of 200.It is desenbed as being two miles from Montreal with mail deli - ered from the post office in Cote des Neiges.The Décarie family spelled in a creative variety of ways \u20141s promment with 18 members registered.five of them farmers.Listed separately 1s \"Cote St.Antome.situated mn the county of Hochelaga, district of Montreal\u201d [tis also two miles from Montreal and mail is delivered daily from the Côte des Neiges post office.The population of 000 1s made up \u201cprincipally of merchants doing their business in Montreal who have their private residences there! However, à brief scan of oceu- pations noted reveals a much broader range of interests.There are 10 farmers as well as clerks.book-keepers and commission agents: engineers and contractors along with gardeners, coopers, lawyers and lumber merchants.The Martin fanuly operates the lone grocery store and sub-post- office at the corner of Cote St.Antome and Argyle Avenue.Its neighbour along the Cote Road 1s the Protestant Institution for Deaf Mutes.When it opened in September 1870.1t was the first of its kind in the province.Thomas Widd, himself a deaf mute, came to Canada in the late 1860s and pleaded the need for such a facility.Due to his efforts, a house with ample grounds in Cote St Antone, was secured and Thomas Widd installed as director.Mr.Widd and his wife struggled with both the teaching and daily work of the school until 1877 when Joseph MacKay.a rich bachelor.came to their rescue, He bought land on Decarie Boulevard and a new building was crected, renamed for its patron.Included im both Notre-Dame- de-Grace and Côte St.Antoine 1s the Villa Maria School at Monklands, directed by the Congregation de Notre Dame.Cote St.Antoine's population was largely English-speaking.Though scattered throughout the district its main concentration was close to the street car terminus at Greene and St.Catherine.But it was not yet a community.There was no church, no public school and no village hall where a newly clected council could hold its meetings.Then several things happened at once with much of the activity centred on the upstairs room, reached by an outside stairway.in the home of Prospère Sauvage at the south-cast corner of Clarke and Sherbrooke.It was rented by Miss Black.in 1869.as a girls school.then by a group of Presbyterians, led by William Rutherford.for Sunday services and a Sunday school, an initiative supported by the Elders of Erskine Presbyterian Church in Montreal.Next were the Anglicans.In 1873 a group of young men.members of a YMCA branch at St.George's church on Dominion Square in Montreal.undertook a \u2018country mission\u201d in the village.i After meeting in members\u201d homes they met for onc year in Prospère Sauvage's upstairs room.By 1873 there were enough children\u201414 in all\u2014to fill a small classroom.Miss Turnbull was engaged as principal of the tiny establishment but she was soon joined by a second teacher.Miss Greenshields.Together they launched the first Protestant school in the village.Tht WESTMOUNT EXAMINER ts published by Les Hebdos GTC a subsidiary of UTC Transcontinental Group Ltd Pemted by Hebdoe | ithe St, | conard.Que Second class mail registration number 1760 THE wrstTMounNT Reach us directly at: 484-7523 Member E g Publisher: Peter Yakimchuk ext.28 Goa y Membre X a m I n e Editor: Bernie O'Neill ext.27 Member Quebec Community .Reporter: Sarah Musgrave ext.32 Canadian Community ewspaper Association 210 Victoria Ave.Administration: Debbie Dore ext.21 Newspapers Association an.Westmount, Que.Sales consultants: Harvey Aisenthal ext.25 Member J H3Z 2M4 Sandy Cobrin ext.24 g Tel: (514) 484-5610 Janice Proctor ext.26 Maa mi Fax: (514) 484-6028 Publishers liability for error: Pie publier chall not be able for slight changes or npographuc al erm that du not lesen the vale ofan advertisement The publisher « Labdity for other crm or omissions in conned tion wiih any advertisement is stricthe min d to uli anton of the advertisemen: im any subsequent ive or the refund of any monies paid tor the advertisement Mail subscription in Canada: $25.56 per year.Outside Canada: additional S60 year. Old (from the examiner archives) Fifteen years ago September 2, 1982 SYRUP SHIPMENT: Westmount annual shipment of maple syrup to Queen Elizabeth Il is on its way to Buckingham Palace.The shipment consists of two cases, each containing 12 small bottles, for a total cost of about $100, Mayor Donald MacCallum reports.The syrup is intended to fill the silver jug donated to the Qucen on a royal visit to Canada.Twenty-five years ago September 7, 1972 BANKING ON IT: Mayor Paul A.Ouimet this evening officially opens the Bank of Montreal's new Westmount branch at the corner of Greene Avenue and de Maisonneuve Boulevard.The branch is on the ground floor of the new six-storcy office building developed by K.FC.Corp.The branch's move to its striking new premises marks a long association between the Bank of Montreal and the City of Westmount.When the first branch opened in 1904.the Town of Westmount was only mine years old and had a population of 10.000.Thirty-five years ago September 7.1962 A CASE FOR LOWER TAXES: A mildewed suitcase was presented as evidence before the Westmount city council on Tuesday evening by à disgruntled property owner appealing the annual tax assessment and evaluation by the city.\u201c1 would like you all to look at this\u201d said a Mr.Gerring, of Prince Albert Avenue, as he placed the suitcase on the floor nm full view of the aldermen.\u201cThis suitcase has been ruined because the sewers on Prince Albert cause a flood in our basement every year.Would you like to see what happened to the stuff inside the suitcase?\u201d Forty-five years ago September 5, 1952 RUNAWAY TRUCK: Recorder AE.Laverty fined Vamor Dodier $5 in Recorder's Court Wednesday, but things could have been a lot worse for the Joubert company truck driver.Dodicr was charged with improper parking after his truck rolled 165 feet down Belmont Avenue.According to police the truck came to a dead stop opposite a garage located at 339 Cote Road.The only damage reported was a few scratches to the side of the garage.Luckily the truck missed some well kept shrubs which lined the driveway.Fifty-five years ago September 3, 1942 BETTER BARRACKS: Equipment of the St.Sulpice barracks of the Canadian Women's Auxiliary Corps of Montreal and district with furnishings to improve living accommodation has been undertaken by the Westmount Rotary Club.Considerable material has already been moved into the barracks and arrangements have been made for loans of pictures from the Art Gallery to hang on the walls of the barracks.The Wéstmount Exämiter Back from Australia and his week | will return from a fact- finding mission to Australia and New Zealand.related to the legislative review of Canada Immigration Act which | announced in November, 1996.In visiting these two countries, | sought to familiarize myself with other legislative models reflecting pro-active immigration policies.In meeting with my ministerial counterparts from Australia and New Zealand, in addition to senior officsals from these two governments, our discussions addressed the key issues of sclec- tion, the refugee determination process, intelligence, citizenship and client services.As Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, | announced the review with an aim to modernizing the legislation as we face the challenges of the 21st century.The current Canada Immigration Act came into force in 1978, and it has been amended more than 30 times to adapt it to a rapidly changing environment.This has resulted in legislation which is complex both for the public and for those who administer it.The Legislative Review 1s being conducted by an Advisory Group composed of Robert Trempe, Susan Davis and Roslyn Kunin.Each member brings a wealth of experience and specialized knowledge of immigration issues to the review process.The Advisory Group will submit its report, with recommendations and options to me by Dec.31, 1997.The review under way will include- but is not restricted to: + facilitating access by legitimate visitors and immigrants to Canada: + ensuring the integrity and efficiency of our refugee determination process: « treating people with dignity and respect, and ensuring that ther cases are completed in a fair and expeditious manner; * denying access to Canada by those who would abuse our generous system: * streambming processes to improve client service: and * enhancing the coherence of the process.Like Canada, both Australia and New Zealand have sought to implement imnn- gration and refugee legislation which provide the flexibility and direction needed to respond to emerging issues and migration trends.It is my objective in modernizing the Immigration Act to mamtaim Canadais tradition of a fair and generous immigration and refugee program m legislation which will respond to the challenges of the coming century.1 am confident that Canada\u2019s immigra- von legislation will emerge as a world model.\u201cTown hall\u2019 meeting to discuss taxes have received a great many letters, including a number of petitions, con- cerming the 45 per cent hike in school taxes for the entire Island of Montreal.and therefore for the whole of our riding.1 most assuredly understand the discontent of the taxpayers who have scen ther school tax bill rise by 27 per cent last year and 43 per cent this year.Our fellow cit- zens know the moment they receive thew bills that the government is dumpimg the deficit on them.Today 1t 15 the schools: tomorrow 1t will be the municipalities\u2019 turn to pass on to us a large part of the $344 million in accounts receivable sent by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs at the beginning of the summer.I myself had announced this bad news in these pages and also at the National Assembly at the end of March, after the government presented its budget estimates.Even though it was well hidden.the careful eye was able to sce that $100 million was passed down this year into school tax accounts.However, as there remained little more than the region of Montreal which did not tax to the maximum allowed by law, that MNA Jacques Chagnon 15 35 cents on the dollar it was quite obvious that we were the government's target.I therefore had announced at that moment that the Montreal Island School Council would be forced to increase its taxation rate from 40 to 50 per cent.Its fine to have seen justly.but the reaction was clearly stronger when the tax bills arrived.Today, 10% the turn of the mumcipahties who are, 1t seems, to negotiate how and how much of the government bill they must expect.I'am surprised to say that the government is trying to pass down a bill of $420 million in school transport to the munier- palities.Besides the fact that the citizens of Montreal would find themselves payimg twice for this service, considering they have already paid taxes for the financing of the SCTUM which provides this type of transportation, | wonder if it 1s even legal to force municipalities to tax a service which is managed by the school commissions.| strongly doubt it! One thing which greatly astomshes me is the statement that a lot of people think that the Bouchard government had deeply cut into the budget.However, over the last two fiscal years of this government, there has only been one $300 nilhon cut, only about 6/10 of one percent.which isnt much for a budget of $40 billion.On the other hand, all of the administrations, um- versities, hospitals, school commissions, and Cegeps have seen their defreit levels rise, and the cities arc going to see ther surpluses devoured hy the insatiable appetite of the ogre of Quebec City.11 these or other subjects interest you, come attend the town hall meeting which we will be holding at Victoria Hall on Sept.15 at 7 p.m.For this occasion, | will be accompanied by my colleagues Liza Frulla, MNA for Marguerite-Bourgeoys.and Russel Copeman, MNA for Notre Dame de Grâce.as well as Mayor Peter Trent.FROM THE MAIL BAG Lots happening over at Akiva School, too To the editor: 1 read with interest your article of Aug.28 titled, \u201cClassrooms at the ready.\u201d It is always helpful to learn about what other schools in our community are doing; we are fortunate to have in our midst such a fine mix of educational institutions.However, | was dismayed that Akiva School, part of the Westmount scene for the past 10 years, was not included in the write- up.We, too, are launching an exciting new school year.Enrolment is higher than it has ever been at 213 students, and we are looking forward to the challenge of integrating a new computer system into our trilingual curriculum.À major upgrade of computer facilities in the school 1s about to be completed and a team of consultants from McGill University's Faculty of Education will work with our staff and our parents during the year as we take on this task.Other plans for the year include our annual Grade 4, 5 and 6 camping trip and a special Thursday, September 4, 1997 - 7 New Zealand celebration mn the spring for the 15th anniversary of the State of Israel.We will continue our parent education activities as well, offering an evening Parenting Group as well as Hebrew lessons and holiday workshops.All of us at Akiva wish our colleagues à successful and rewarding school year.Frances Levy Principal Akiva School 8 - Thursday, September 4, 1997 The Westmount Examiner City had more of a village feel to it back in the 1940s (Continued from page 1) and Africa with her second husband.Eventually arriving mn Uruguay, she came to Montreal in 1944 with a young son in tow.\u201cIt was hrke à huge village.Mt did not seem so big, especrally after Rome and Istanbul\u201d she recalled.\u201cYou couldn't even find a coftee- house\u201d she shuddered.\u201cAl you had was Murray's.\u201d Montreal had not yet carved out a place on the fashion map, and those with the means looked to New York City for the latest trends.Nevertheless, she set out her shingle on Mackay Street before moving to 1522 Sherbrooke St.where she sold her unique hats for more than 30 years.\u201cI don\u2019t remember who showed me how to thread a needle.Thad no formal education, but 1 had done some modeling and visited ateliers where people were work- img and saw things herc and there And I thought maybe know more than they do she shrugged.1 had what is popularly called good taste \u201d Dubbed \u201cIrene of Montreal.\u201d the woman behind the hats set the trends tor fashionable Canadians Signing copies of her book at the Double Hook Book Shop.Now is the time to put down seed (Continued from page 5) 2) Overseeding with quality grass seed, especially during the Aug.1510 Sept.15 period.This is a good time to focus on weed removal followed by overseeding and hight topdressing 3) Fertilizing with a slow release organic fertthzer according to a Communicaid for Hearing-Impaired Persons (CHIP) - Hearing Help Centre - Assistive Devices - Lip Reading and Signing Courses REGISTER NOW FOR SEPTEMBER SIGNING COURSES - ALL LEVELS GEL) Communicaid for Hearing Impaired Persons 3500 Decarie Blvd., Montreal, Quebec H4A 3J5 soil test This should be in addition to leaving grass chppings on the lawn.Well-fed, vigorous grass chokes out most weeds.* ** Horiticulturist Frank Teuton is a member of Co-op Eco, an assoct- ation of local businesses promoting alternatives to pesticides.For information, call 422-8457 like Margaret Trudeau.Jackie Desmarais, the Bronfmans, and Olive Dicfenbaker.wife of prime minister John Dicfenbaker Several hats from her collection are housed at the McCord Museum of Canadian History.Burnstyn still has a suitcase full of newspaper chppimgs from that cra.Her favourite review mo the French press read \u201cIrene.avee les gouts impeccables\u201d \u201cWhat more do you need than that?\u201d she laughed.There's a simple yet dramatic flair in her manner that infuses the listener or reader with a nostalgia for a bygone era when life was seemingly more innocent \"The more machines we invent.the less human we become.\u201d she mused about the good old days.\u201cThat slowness allowed us to Tine our lives more fully.For example, fashion shows used to give cach model onc and à half minutes to pass through, Now, on TV.at's just one image on top of another\u201d Anyone wishing for a brief respite from the pace of the modern world can pick up Picking Up Pearls at the Double Hook Book Shop on Greene Avenue as well as other bookstores.It 15 recommended to call first to make sure there are copies in stock.Rad Lachapelle Ltée 10031, boul.Saint-Michel Montréal (Québec), HIh 5G9 COUVREUR Spécialiste en toiture de tous genres avec plus de 50 ans d'expérience.Ferblantier - couvreur Estimation gratuite Specialist in all types of roofs.Over 50 years of experience.Tinsmith - roofer 321-3730 ROOFER Free estimate 40201906 gor the Plea sure of Aerobic Aerobic Dance (Workout Body Design) == 2 times/week The real course exclusively at 2 times/week 1:15 for the whole group \u20181500 ATWATER (Alexis Nihon Plaza) 939-1234 Buns of Steel Concept Nautilus Cardio *122°° Telephone reservation Starts September 22/97 for 12 weeks Taxes not included Fall 97 Step sé 5 00 1 time/week *109°° 2 times/week \u201cPEP\u201d + Personal training program 4 Professional instructor one on one + Motivation - efficiency - continuous follow-up + By the hour or half-hour (on the machines) 4255 JEAN TALON E (Angle Pie IX) 723-0111 40201931 \u2014 Ed Thursday, September 4, 1997 - 9 The Westmount Examiner Chatting it up at successful language club BY SARAH MUSGRAVE On a wet Wednesday evening, the sound of cozy chatter beckons the passer-by from a brightly lu room on Greene Avenue, Escaping the autumn chill in the air outside.groups of four are chatting intent- Iv across tables.ther faces a mixture of faughter and concentration.At Moitie Moitre.a bihmgual lub where francophones and anglophones meet cach week, its not just what they re talking about but how they are saving it that matters, What started 15 years ago as small group get-togethers at the Commensal Restaurant on St Denis Street quickly blossomed into à unique Montreal institution now hosted by Westmount\u2019s Centre Greene.Usually about 30 people attend cach night.many returning for several sessions in a row.In the laid-back atmosphere, many friendships and cven a few romances have been made over the coffee pot.\u201cIt couldnt work in a city like Quebec or Toronto.lt takes à cosmopolitan town like Montreal.You need people whose mother tongue 1s French or Enghsh.\u201d founder and organizer Robert Camirand commented.Although a club modeled after Moitié Moitié was launched in Ottawa a few years ago, here in Quebec there are wating lists of people who want to cross the linguistic divide.\u201cConversation 1s what's missing from formal classes,\u201d the retired high school teacher explained.\u201cYou learn by hearing the structure of phrases, and you pick up words and expressions.And ats all very informal.You're simply helping cach other.\u201d Switching languages on half- hour rotations, native speakers don\u2019t nit-pick about grammar.but they do point out mistakes that are repeated or offer words of vocabulary.This has been extremely helptul \"3282 CEDA) to Damel Pilote, who last ycar was required to learn Englhsh for his Job at the Bank of Montreal.Pilote, who 1s wheelchair-bound, grew up in the cast end neighbourhood of Villeray where he said he was simply not exposed to English.When the Association des Personnnes Handicappées recommended Moitié Moitié, he decided to give it à try.\u201cIt helps a lot.| work on the phone with anglophones from across Canada.| am using the same terms over and over.Its a relief to use words other than investment-related this and that\u201d Photo by SARAH MUSGRAVE Robert Camirand (centre) has been making great conversation for 15 years by bringing together language practitioners like Daniel Pilote and Marika Greti.he said enthusiastically.\u201c1'm sure if everyone knew about it they would all join.\u201d The defimng moment an Camirands own quest to learn Enghsh came when he invited a friend to join him at his chalet in the Laurentians.She brought along her boyfriend who did not speak a word of French.\u201cThere we were.He didn\u2019t speak French and | didn\u2019t speak English.It was a very hard weekend.) said to him, \u2018Next year, Fred, | promise | will learn English so we can talk.\u201d I kept my vow.\u201d he recalled.Describing himself as a late 19 Vears of Recognition, Excellence, Integrity & Success For Professional Service Call Martha Tsadilas OFF: 934-1818 RES:489-0631 In ROYAL LEPAGE p.00 MNT Chartered Real Estate Broker bloomer, Cammirand was m his nud 40s when he began takmg intensive language courses.However he soon found that he encountered other people who didn't hive any - where to practice im order to feel comfortable moa new language.Years later, Morte Mowe members are from diverse backgrounds and age groups meluding students, office stall, and people more and more conscious of the advantages and even enjoyment of beng bilin- cual.It seems the participants leave their polities at the door.\u201cWhen the political situation is particulai- ly volatile 1 wonder if sparks will fly.But I've never had to go in and break up a discussion,\u201d said Canurand, who oversees the evening's activities from a desk at the front of the room.He's there to welcome members and arrange seating.Pilote said Moitic Moitié members are rarely at a loss for words when left to their own devices.\u201cAs far as what we talk about, anything goes.We meet once or twice à week so its not hike coming home to your wife or husband.There is always something that has happened in the last week\u201d he said.The neat three-month begins Sept.9 for three hours per week.For more mformation call 4065-9128.Session 2 3469 HOLTON $449,000 D $595,000 $389,000 554 LANSDOWNE 3210 TRAFALGAR 335 KENSI Views! $925,000 Move-in $449,000 41 YORK $150,000 40204917 10 - Thursday, September 4, 1997 BACK TO SCHOOL New faces at Westmount High School and The Study (Continued from page 3) already in place.\u201d Although the government allots a certain number of special education teachers for students who have learning problems, budget cuts arc a reality for schools cverywhere.Volunteer tutors from McGill University play a key role in helping students who may have a hard time keeping up with reading and writing skills, Shedlack also wants to establish a good rapport with local law enforcement officials, who she said have been cooperative.Two years ago, police from a downtown station caused an uproar after luring black teenagers from the schoolyard to be used in an identification line-up without parental consent.\u201cIs important to set up a good working relationship with our students so they don\u2019t see that authority as a threat but as individuals who could help them,\u201d she said.A few blocks up on the hill on The Boulevard, Mary Liistro Hébert was hard at work during her first week steering The Study.She replaces Eve Marshall who retired after 14 years as headmistress of the private all-girls school.Although she has been in the building since July acquainting herself with her new surroundings, Hébert said speaking to the entire school on the first day was an adrenalizing experience.\u201cIts the first really important day on the job, so of course | was a bit nervous.But it\u2019s also very exciting.1 got a warm welcome this morning,\u201d she said of her opening address on Tuesday.Evangel Music School Thé Westmount Examiner \u201cThere are so many new faces for me to get to know.\u201d She said she will spend time observing and listening to give the school and chance to get used to her, and of course, to give herself a chance to get used to the school.\u201cAfter almost 100 years in existence, it has its own culture and history.You don\u2019t just pick that up when you walk through the door,\u201d she added.The Study was founded Piano Trumpet Violin Guitar Is now accepting registrations for the Fall Semester starting the week of September 8.Private lessons are offered on: All lessons are held at the Evangel Pentecostal Church and are taught by competent and dedicated teachers.Students are taught to read music and play \u201cby ear\u201d.Prices range from $132 - $156 for 12 thirty minute private lessons.For more information contact Debi Olsthoorn: 935-9656 The Evangel Pentecostal Church 1235 Lambert Closse Atwater Metro (Across from Children\u2019s Hospital) Voice Flute Trombone Another Chance at Academic Success thing.\u201d she said.The junior school\u2019s playground arca was in 1915.It 1s housed in two old homes linked by a modern adjoining section refurbished over the summer, with which together slides, playhouses and sand boxes.cover kinder- The children will be learning to take care of plants as they maintain an experimental garden this year.Hébert made the move to th Study after five years as vice-prin* cipal of Miss Edgar\u2019s and Miss (See MORE, facing page) garten to Grade 11 classes.\u201cIt looks beautiful right now.There's a fresh coat of paint on every- _ REGISTER NOW! painting drawin ercolour jewellery x glass work x pottery & clay sculpture 4 CQp RSES BEGIN SEPT.& OCT.VISUAL ARTS CENTRE | ep Free Catalogue W TEL: 488-9558 ME ME Advertisement Kells Academy's New Prince of Wales Campus.In 1996, Kells Academy added à campus: Our new site at the corner of Prince of Wales Street and Somerled offers à tutorial format designed to draw out the academic potential of adolescent students who have not thrived mm more traditional classrooms.The \u201cPrince of Wales™ program consists primarily of small-group tutorials, with one-to-one instruction also available.All academic subjects in grades 7 to 12 are offered, with Quebec Ministry curniculum guidelines strictly adhered to.So far.our new campus has served 20 students, and in the coming academic vear we are looking to expand enrotfment to 30.In time, we hope to accommodate a manvimum of 40 students.The Prince of Wales method is to accept student-clients wherever they are, in terms of knowledge level, learning style, and physical and emotronal needs.For cach Icarner we devise an educational plan that permits coverimg the curriculum an a manner custom-tailored to fit his or her style and pace.As Greg Anber, a Prince of Wales teacher, explains: \u201cOur two chief aims are for students to master the content of cach subject while attaiming the highest mark possible.Students\u201d Ursula\u2019s parents also appreciated Price of Wales\u201d steady communication.\u201cThey call the parent if you've asked to be kept posted.They are constantly on watch about whether the students program needs to be adjusted.and they do just that, as needed.Teachers also took the time to call Ursula at home if she was out sick for more than a day or two, to see how she was dong.\u201d For Fabio Peters, who joined Prince of Wales in January.the small classes provided a welcoming environment that rekindled his interest in school.He began attending every day, and not surprisingly.his grades went up dramatically.According to Mrs.Peters, \u201cThe environment is a warm feeling.and Fabio feels very comfortable there.We're happy to see him happy and that he has incentive.As parents, that\u2019s all you can ask for!\u201d Flexibility is the other distinguishing feature of the Prince of Wales experience.Because of the small classes, learning is highly efficient.and the school day can be shorter.Beyond that, the daily schedule can be modified as needed.When one student was experiencing sleep difficulties, the start of school was pushed ahead to be more in line with his body rhythms.The strategy paid off.Exam-taking is another school requrement whose format can be modified.Onc highly able student, by writing exams with one-on-one supervision rather than in a large group, was able to demonstrate her capabilities as never before.Another important emphasis at Prince of Wales 1s on students taking responsibility for their learning.Our student-clients participate in most academic decision-making - for instance, setting the instructional pace they need.Many sect ambitious goals to cover a year\u2019s curriculum in a subject in just one semester, so as to make up needed credits and move to CEGEP more quickly.One Prince of Wales student had just missed passing science in her previous school program.With a test score just at the borderline, she was loath to spend a year repeating the entire science program.Prince of Wales allowed her to review the material on her own, providing study sheets as well as monthly exams to measure progress.In this way our student was able to devote class time to another subject while gearing up to pass the Ministry science exam - which she did handily.i re mt strengths are nourished and their weaknesses are helped - à la carte.They absolutely blossom™.This summer we talked with three Prince of Wales fanulies - mn two cases, with the students themselves - about the factors they believe contributed to our successful first year.All cited two essential ingredients of the program: the warm, supportive relationships that students enjoy with teachers and the flexibibity of the tutorial approach.According to Dr.Magdi Sami, tather of 1997 graduate Jean-Philippe (JP) Sami, the key to Prince of Wales\u201d success is the way its teachers motivate students to learn.\u201cPrince of Wales chooses extremely dedicated teachers - more than I've seen in any other school.Every teacher as on a mission! They reach students in a way that prior programs have not, and they helped Jean-Philippe recapture his motivation to learn\u201d.JP completed the year with high grades, distinguishing himself in math, and will begin studies in hotel administration at College La Salle in tha fall.Mrs.Solange Miraula Heiss, mother of JP's classmate Ursula Heiss, likewise credits the teachers\u201d personalized approach as the underpinning of her daughter's academic success.\u201cThe teachers develop close relationships with the students.Students develop loyalty, and also motivation.They feel understood.\u201d Ursula concurs.\u201cThe teachers are great.They're there for you, no matter what.\u201d The Prince of Wales program provided the structure and the individual pace that Ursula needed to overcome some difficult moments in school.Her exceptional English abilities flourished - she reccived the Award of Excellence for English literature - and in September she will enter Vanier College's honours English Literature program.\u201cI LIKE THE ATTENTION I GET.\u201d \u201cI've always done well im English and poorly mn Math.Now, with the mdividuail attention I'm getting my Math ts strong and my English cven stronger.\u201d À unique English language co-ed day school, Kells Academy offers a supportive learning environment with a low teacher/student ratio.Each year.grade one through eleven, an mdividualized learning programme is built around your child's unique needs.Kells Academy is recognized by the Quebec Department of Education but does not require a Certificate of Eligibility.Irene Woods, Director 6865 De Maisonneuve Blvd.W.Montreal, Quebec, Canada H4B 1T1 Permit #749-973/749-972 Phone: (514) 485-8565 Fax: (514) 485-8505 The Westmount Examiner Thursday, September 4, 1997 - 11 BACK ETTING READY McGill University man OLY FOR SCHOOL?Conservatory of Music 10 SCHOOL 1997-1998 MUSIC PROGRAM * Tights & socks in the latest fall shades! Register now - Deadline September 13 More students : ° e The latest in jewelery & hair accessories! A huge selection of Kipling! + Instrumental Instruction > * Knap-sacks * Theory and Ear Training - placement test - call now fh © school bags J Î + Classical.Jazz and Wind Ensembles ÿ * wallets, pencil cases, coin purses, key chains & much, much more! Great weekend wear from Dex, Part Two, & Jeffrey Rogers etc.than ever (Continued from page 10) * Orchestras + \u2018Music for Children\u201d + McGill Children's Chorus (Macdonald Campus) + Suzuki Instruction mn Flute, Violin and Cello Cramp's school a few blocks away n Mount Pleasant Avenue.À chemist by trade, she has also For information call 398-4543 taught at French language schools Aory shar?$ COURSES OPEN 10 ( HILDREN AND AIN IN including College Charles 8 INSTRUCTION AVAI ABLE IN ENGTISH AND FRENCH 40201026 Lemoyne and Notre Dame de Starting Scpt.7th, open Sundays 11-4 Lourdes.1357 Greene Ave.204 Laurier Ave.\u2018 Hébert pointed out that The Westmount 931-4980 Outremont 279- 5489 | VD, | q tous Study records Us mghest enrol- | ment ever this year at 315 students.\u201cI thank the bilingual program is a major reason for the higher numbers,\u201d she commented.\u201cThere are quite a few francophone students this year.The program is on the level of à mother tongue program at a French school.\u201d The bilingual program, which was launched about seven ycars ago, has been perfected over the years, according to Hébert.Students are also required to take a third language at the secondary school level.Of Nalian descent, JEWS FOR À HUMANIST SECULAR TRADITION NS OPENING OF LEUR AA AESTOR) MONTREAL JEWISH SECULAR PROGRAM FOR AGES 4-10 at Centre Greene, 1090 Greene Ave Sundays from 10:30 am to 12: 30 NN September 21, 1997 May 15, 1998 OPEN HOUSE, Sept.14 SONGS, ARTS & CRAFTS, NEW YEAR'S ACTIVITIES PARENTS & GRANDPARENTS INVITED let Imnop be the one to Hébert herself is fluent in both ; i official languages as well as dress your kids with: = « the secular, humanist approach to Jewish history Italian.Par & * a strong sense ol Jewish identity & roots \u201cThere are so many nationahtics GUESS, MEXX, Non Fiction, + * preparation for secular Bar/Bat Mitzvah here,\u201d she noted.Jupa Ski Wear, DEUX PAR DEUX, 5 hs very multicultural, Just this and many ore new fall lines = NS 484- =F morning a few students were : Come See Us Soon there were eight different mother 5 tongues.Theres a real interna- 4919A Sherbrooke St.W.i: (Corner.Claremont), RTS CO L L E G E i tional flavour here\u201d RECREATIONAL & INTRAMURAL ACTIVITIES 2 08 8 5} | J J | IN [A RS Sign ups begin Tuesday, Sept.2nd for: CHILDREN FROM 5 T0 18 YEARS OLD prt Karate MONTREAL'S LEADER IN Beginner - White $115 JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAMS Intermediate - Colored $120 Advanced - Black Belt $170 4 STUDENTS TO | PRO .* Groups formed according to age and level Karate for Kids * Classes weekdays before and after school, $65 $45 (additional child uf the same farnily) Indoor Rockclimbing Saturdays & Sundays Mini Tennis Program for 5 & 6 year olds UNDER THE DIRECTION OF Day pass $8 ALAIN GIRARD Mon.& Wed.$125 Tennis Canada Level lll Instructor Saturdays $70 Session Starts 1997 Yoga $55 Tues.& Thurs.1:00 2:00 p.m.eptember 15, Jazzercise $55 Tues.& Thurs.12:00 1:00 p.m.Jazzerstep $55 Mon.& Wed.6:00 7:00 p.m.African dance $55 Tues.& Thurs.6:00 7:00 p.m.Line Dancing $55 Thurs.6:00 7:00 p.m, ; ROCKLAND SPORT.: 35 Ginca ertive All programs run from September 8th November 30th Ville Saint Laurent, Qc For information please call {corner Lebeau.opposite Tennis Canada Billi - Jo Poirier @ 931-8731 ext.1199 Rockland Shopping Center) Youth Tennis Centre Registration hours 4061 de Maisonneuse West, PA.R.C.- 1H4 10:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m.(Physical Education, Athletics, Recreation, Centre) Call now to register.332-9665 12 - Thursday, September 4, 1997 BACK TO SCHOOL Doctor wins U.S.award A Westmount doctor become the First Canadtan winner of an important US, award in gastroenterology, Kitchener Avenue resident Dr Alun Barkun has received a Wilson-Cook Endoscopic Research Scholar Award from the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the American Digestive Health Foundation.It is one of only five such prizes given out worldwide annually by the society and foundation, and the first awarded to a Canadian.The award 1s given to promising young clinical investigators active in research an gastroenterologic endoscopy.according to Dr.Douglas Kinnear, acting director of the Division of Gastroenterology at the Montreal General Hospital, Dr.Barkun 1s the mconng University Divisional Director at the Montreal General, Arts fest (Continued from page 3) charge\u201d community events coordinator Jane Needles sind.The Journées de la Culture start- od as a grass roots movement last November.The National Assembly decreed in May that the last weekend in September should be set aside on an annual basis tor the celebration of arts and culture in Quebec.Volunteers interested in helping with the activities are asked to contact Jane Needles at 925-7403 or Kathleen Duncan at 989-9752, has medical CVCT The Westmount Examiner CO-OP NURSERY SCHOOL at St.Andrews-Dominion Douglas Church » 687 Roslyn Avenue (corner The Boulevard) Monday - Friday morning programme > 8:45- 11:45 a.m.(early drop-off possible) pol ti For more information, please call 486-1165 SANS SOUCI RIDING CENTRE INC.\"THE CAMP FOR HORSE LOVERS\" Weekend r iding CAMP (Transportation available) B Aduit riding lessons - 30 km south of Montreal - over 25 years experience For information, call or write: 1185 rte.209, Ste.Clotilde, Quebec, JOL 1W0 Tel.(514) 826-3772 Carolyn or Don Sedgwick 8 Adopt a horse program - Bilingual instruction - 40 school horses 40201798 CORDONNERIE SHERBROOKE All types of shoe repairs are done on premises Repairs on School bags, Briefcases, Purses *'Clothes alterations done on premises, * Dry cleaning à * Keys made * Shoe cosmetics 5033 Sherbrooke St.W.(ust west of Claremont) 482-3359 Open House.Call for info.Carole LeDez, M.A., Dip.Ed.(mus) 933-2724 STUDIO J S PRIS LE DE ?MAJEUR Toddler programs to adult MUSIQUE POUR JEUNES ENFANTS Kodaly, chant, initiation, piano, flûte à bec 40201789 LEARN TO DANCE ethur uray DANCE SCHOOLS < YOUR FIRST LESSON IS FREE wn + COME ALONE OR WITH À PARTNER < PRIVATE LESSONS AND GROUP LESSONS « WEEKLY PARTY PRACTICE SESSIONS # SOCIAL - NIGHTCLUB - BALLROOM - DISCO + CHA-CHA + VALSE + RUMBA « POLKA + ROCK & ROLL» |} MERENGUE » HUSTLE + TANGO + MAMBO + SALSA + FOXTROT + BE PROFESSIONAL DANCERS AVAILABLE FOR SHOWS \u201d \u201c85 YEARS TEACHING 1625 Ste-Catherine West Y Downtown, Montreal Où THE WORLD TO DANCE 933-8481 CALL MONDAY TO FRIDAY 1 PM.TO }) BM.SATURDAY 11 AML TO 5 PM.FT Lai SPANISH FRENCH ENGLISH « Small groups (max.8) « Emphasis on conversation +199 Classes begin Monday, September 22, 1997 344-2071 EN Centro de Idiomas MASTER LINGUA 6260 Côte des Neiges.Suite 201.Montréal, PO H3S 2A3 www3 sympatico ca/master lingua 10 weeks | (30 hrs) tax included | Centre de Langues eae ee eee ee wf Jour child deserves the bess {3 * Government subsidized 4 year old programme ® INFANT CARE FROM 3 MONTHS * Educational Programme » Computer, Gymnastics, Music * Introduction to French * Private Playground * Nutritious meals provided * Professional Staf 4 e Non denominational a (OWN OF MOUNT ROY, WESTMOUNT : PREMIERE K.LD.S.= + PREMIERE | WESTMOUNT 1000 LUCERNE 4467 STE CATHERINE W > HORTH OF JEAN TALON BETWEEN GREENE & VICTORIA : BETWEEN VICTORIA & COTE DES NEIGES 345-1740 939-1103 FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE \\ \u2018We'll bring out the e e best in your child! us Our curriculum prepares children for work in television, film, radio and theatre, and equally important.raises their level of self-confidence.THE CHILDREN'S THEATRE Snowdon area.\\ Classes for all ages p from five years.Xi Phone for + Established in 1933 by broch ure Dorothy Davis and Violet Walters 484-6620 Director: Sheila April J 40201817 is for you lll Register Sept.9.10, & 11 - Westmount Baptist hye Touch Tomorrow The Priory, an independent, co-educational, English School, believes that tomorrow begins today! 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