The Westmount examiner, 20 mai 1999, jeudi 20 mai 1999

[" NS TNS PARŸIE Lh ow £2) SANIT Tate NCATE CAR Ae Re BL WMA asks for socks to aid Dans La Rue BY WAYNE LARSEN Directors of the Westmount Municipal Association are currently busy preparing for the organizations annual general meeting, which will take place next Tuesday evening at Victoria Hall.One of the mecting's highlights will be the formal presentation of the WMA\u2019®% second annual Volunteer Citizen of the Year Award, which was won this year by pianist and lifelong Westmounter Vera Jamieson for her decades of devoted service to the community.The meeting will get under way at 7:30 p.m.with a brief business meeting and reports from the WMA cxccutive.This will be followed at 8 p.m.by the presentation of Jamiesons award, and guest speaker Father Emmett Johns, founder and president of Dans La Rue.Known affectionately to Montreal's homeless youth as \u2018Pops\u2019, Johns has become an institution over the past decade, feeding street kids five nights per week from a converted van.Last year the van received an estimated 50,000 visits, serving 100,000 hot dogs and distributing warm clothing and personal hygiene products to its young dependents.Currently marking its tenth anniversary, Dans La Ruc has now grown to include an emergency shelter and a day centre.\u201cWe're hoping to get as many people as possible out to this meeting,\u201d WMA president Doug McDougall said on Tuesday, shortly before going out to post notices around Westmount to publicize the event.\u201cI think it's important to support such a worthy cause as Dans La Rue.\u201d In order to support Father Johns\u2019s efforts, the WMA has asked that thosc attending next Tuesday's event donate a pair of warm socks to Dans La Rue.Westmount, Que., Canada, Thkgsda = he Westmount py _ = aT TT 1999 Photo Cliff Skarstedt pa wg Lee Taylor makes orange juice during last Saturday's street sale on Lorraine Avenue.Part of the current fundraising campaign for the Westmount Heritage Centre, the day-long event raised more than $700 towards the renovation of the Westmount train station.Pa y, May 20, 199Y NÉSSspipitg NAS Sale boosts station campaign WEEKLY -05- 31 By JENNIFER M.ELLSON When people talk about leadership, they most likely visualize men\u2014and now is the time for women to change that perception.That was the message former Prime Minister Kim Campbell had for students of The Study last Thursday afternoon.\u201cLeaders look like women, they sound like women, they act hike women-\u2014-they are women,\u201d Campbell told an audience of about 200 girls.\u201cYou should never accept those barriers.Women should insist on being there to be in the position to change people's perception.\u201d Using her own political career as an example, Campbell explained how female leaders suffer from the publics biases.\u201cWhen a man speaks strongly, he's a great leader: but when a woman does, shes arrogant and unfenumne,\u201d Campbell said.\u201cWhen a woman succeeds, it's pure luck, 1f she fails, she\u2019s incompetent but whenever a man fails, 10s just bad luck.\u201d She also pomted out that women not only have to worry about competition from men, but also from other women.As long as they feel ther position 1s not assured, women will sec other women as competition, Currently chairman of the Council of Women World Leaders, Campbell said there are no studies ire to lead, former PM Campbell tells Study girls Kim Campbell at The Study.on whether women are generally better leaders than men because there aren't enough female leaders to study.\u201cThere are only 25 hving women leaders (presidents and prime ministers) around the world ts more than what people think, but not enough.\u201d She added that m order to increase this number, people have to start mvesting in young girls, who will be future leaders.She encouraged the students to turn the tables and take the initiative.\u201cFind à way that makes you want to Jump out of bed and do it,\u201d she said.\u201cAchieve excellence in your own life become a star\u201d Of course it will be a bumpy ride, she sind, but that\u2019s normal.\u201cIf you're gong to hive a full hie, you're going to have successes and faitures unless you never take risks.\u201d Westmount looks forward to an old-fashioned Family Day By WAYNE LARSEN _ 1 In keeping with the City of Westmount\u2019s 125th anniversary, this year\u2019s Family Day will have a definite Victorian flavour.\u201cWe're encouraging cveryonc to dress up in old-fashioned costumes,\u201d Sports and Recreation director Robert Aiken said of the 24th annual event, scheduled for Saturday, May 29 in Westmount Park.The big day will kick off at 9:30 a.m.with the traditional parade from Winchester Avenue to Westmount Park\u2014but this year the parade will consist of antique cars, most of which come from the collections of Westmount residents.Participants will be dressed in Victorian costumes, which will be judged at 10 a.m.on the west ficld stage.Most of the favourite features from previous years have returned, such as the Field Engincers\u2019 acrial runway over the horseshoc pond, carnival booths, pony rides, petting zoo, inflatable games, novelty games and, of course, the ever-popular tug- of-war event.Aiken added that there will be morc emphasis on games that were popular during the Victorian cra.Some new features added this year arc the City of Westmount's auction of unclaimed items, scheduled for 1 p.m.on the junior tennis courts, as well as the opening of the newly-ren- ovated Victoria Hall, which will receive visitors from 10 am.to 4 p.m.\u201cAnother new thing we've added this ycar is the RMR (Royal Montreal Regiment) review parade in the main field in the afternoon,\u201d said Atken.\u201cThat will add some colour and music to the day.\u201d Other musical attractions include à Dixicland band, the Kirkland Concert Band and the Westmount Children\u2019s Chor, According to a hist provided by the Sports and Recreation department, local organizations scheduled to have information booths set up in the park include the Westmount Teen Centre, the Westmount Municipal Association, the Visual Arts Centre, Westmount Public Security, the Westmount Public {See EVENTS page 3) Your asked for commission-free trading, expert advice and personalized service.We listened.For information please call Ajay Gupta, B.Comm.Financial Advisor (514) 392-7648 Introducing Asset Partne q De\" we nancial advice and service \u2014 all for one fee.5 Merrill Lynch Merrill Lynch Canada Inc.is a Member - CIPF g 22382 2 - Thursday, May 20, 1999 The Westmount Examiner Thursday, May 20 St.Matthias\u2019 Church, 10 Church Hill, will hold its annual plant sale from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.Order forms arc now available at the church Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.to 3:30 p.m.or by calling 933-4295.From Realism to Abstraction, workshop with Homeira Mortazavi at The Visual Arts Centre, 350 Victoria Ave.from 9 a.m.to noon.$32 plus materials.Info: 488-9558.The Westmount Historical Association\u2019s Spring Lecture Series continues with \u2018The Geological Evolution of Westmount\u2019 Summit Park\u2019 with Eric Richard.7 p.min the Westmount Room of the Westmount Public Library, 4574 Sherbrooke.Free to members, $5 non-members.Info: 925-1404.Contactivity Centre will hold its annual general meeting at noon at 4695 de Maisonneuve, followed by a lunch at 1 p.m.Dr.Nicholas Steinmetz will speak at 1:30 p.m.Info: 932-2326.Recovery invites you to lcarn personal coping skills and manage everyday stress, at 7:30 p.m.in the Dino Room of the Westmount YMCA, 4585 Sherbrooke.Info: 933-1904, Friday, May 21 Spring Book Sale at the Atwater Library and Computer Centre, 1200 Atwater, from 6 to 8 p.m.Continues tomorrow from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.Info: 935-7344 Saturday, May 22 Garage Sale behind St-Léon de Westmount presbytery, (Kitchener and de Maisonneuve) from 11 a.m.to 2 p.m.Dishes, furniture, toys, carpets, acoustic pancls, etc.Successfully 40101586 bringing together buyers & sellers Call 934-1818 RS I 310 ROYAL LEPAGE AY 1 1 Chartered Real Estate Broker Buy an ad in The Examiner.484-5610.Tuesday, May 25 The Westmount Municipal Association will hold its annual general meeting in Victoria Hall.Business meeting at 7:30 p.m.and guest speaker Father Emmett Johns of Dans La Rue at 8 p.m.Info: 931-3341.The Westmount Public Library's Historical Lecture Series continues with Ruth Shine of the Bead Emporium, who will give the slide presentation \u2018The Pleasures of Bead Collecting\u2019 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.in the Westmount Room.Everyone welcome, refreshments will be served.4574 Sherbrooke.Info: 989-1961.Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholem\u2019s Entre Nous program continues with \u2018Staying Young\u2019 with Kyra Lober, M.F.A., director of the School For Body Being and Heart.Brown bag lunch at noon, program at 1 p.m.395 Elm Ave.All are welcome.Info: 937-3575.Wednesday, May 26 St.Andrew\u2019s-Dominion-Douglas United Church, 687 Roslyn, will hold an auction and dinner, Cantonese style, featuring Philip Johnston, auctioneer extraordinaire.All welcome.Info and tickets: 486-1165.Get Your SERVICE DES TRAVAUX PUBLICS \u2014 -\u2014 \u2014 -\u2014 \u2014\u2014\u2014 \u2014 -\u2014 - PUBLIC WORKS IMP ORFANT À Les résidents sont avisés qu\u2019il n\u2019y aura aucune cueillette des ordures: Houscholders are notified that there will be no garbage collection on: DEPARTMENT HELP FOR INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES AND FAMILIES WHO ARE HAVING DIFFICULTIES For more information contact: Tom Caplan, MSW \"COUNSELLING THROUGH CONVERSATION\" (514) 737-7208 Life Back On Track! 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3 Fun and the environment on Family Day in the Park By Don WEDGE Family Day is a kaleidoscope of fun events which takes place in pes- ticide-free Westmount Park.This is the city parks\u201d tenth summer without chemicals and next Saturday, May 29, the Healthy City Project (HCP) 1s celebrating with our own mini-fair.Endeavouring to include something for everyone, we will be demonstrating the themes we are working on with council and the community.Located just west of the gazebo, we will have lots of experts on hand with information on lawn care, making superb compost, indoor air quality, Access Westmount (navigating the city by wheelchair), and making streets safer.Organic lawns and gardens have become a Westmount priority and we will have lots of information for you to pick up.Among our prizes will be another bag of Laurentian forest compost.which was eagerly sought after last year.Coop-Eco, the organic gardeners, will be among our expert guests.They will be handing out several thousand ladybugs- great workers which hike to cat aphids and other pests.There should be a ladybug for every McClure tears down heroes in current show Westmount garden, so bring a container to carry yours home.The HCP encourages indigenous plants because they are more likely to thrive in appropriate sites and do not require chemicals or other artificial stimulants.An area of the park behind the library 1s devoted to such plants.(The city, incidentally, Is secking volunteers to help look after the plot).As further encouragement, another of our prizes is a basket of indigenous plants.Again, throughout the day the technique of building à chair from forest twigs will be demonstrated with the model chair as a valued prize.Have you heard of \u2014or done\u2014a SAFEWALK?Several took place in 1994 and 1995, which led to numerous improvements around the city.This year, the HCP 1s teaming up with the Dog Owners Association in an attempt to survey all the city's streets by the end of the year.Organizers will be on hand to explain.While healthy gardens and safe streets are a big concern, so 1s the air we breathe.David Suzuki's presentation at the University of Montreal last month has given us new resolve.Epidemiologist Dr.Konia Truton said that there were about 1,900 premature deaths à year due to air pollution in Montreal.That works out to about ten Westmounters.About half of air pollution is caused by automobiles.While we look forward to healthier vehicles, we are also supporting more et¥i- cient use of those we have, Idling engines are big polluters.To encourage solutions, last ycar we invited McGill engineering students to exhibit their solar race car.This year, helping Family Day get oft to a good start, a no-cmission vehicle will be featured in the opening parade and will join our mini- fair for closer inspection, Altogether, we hope our exhibits will have something interesting for every age group.Even 1f you don\u2019t win one of our many prizes, which will include a can of maple syrup every halt=hour during the day, you are welcome to pick up a leaflet with Ten Time-Tested Tips on healthy gardens, houses, compost- img, smart driving and more.Or Just drop by to say hello.Sce you there just west of the gazebo! Don Wedge is chair of the Westmount Healthy City Project's environment committee.WE will deliver your flyers: Call 484-5610.Notcd artist Virginia McClure 1s back with a powerful new show at the Victoria Avenue gallery that bears her name.In \u2018Recent Works™, McClure\u2019s varied selection of multimedia creations combine everything from photography and wood to iron and clay.\u201c1 am interested.for stance, m the idea of the tearing down of heroes, the death of icons which is very pertinent to the closing decades of our 20th century,\u201d McClure says of her work.\u201cPart of this theme relates to a portrayal of the darker side of life, for instance the heinous things people do to cach other, but | try to portray these with insight and humour.\u201d \u2018Recent Works\u2019 will remain on exhibit in the McClure Gallery until May 29.The Visual Arts Centre 1s now gearing up for another major exhibition in June.In \u2018The Park: An Artists Eye\u2019.ten of Westmount's top artists will contribute their own untque interpretations of the same sub- Ject-Westmount Park.Sponsored in part by the City of Westmount.and coinciding with the Citys 125th anniversary, this exhibition wiil feature the work of Catherine Young Bates, Yehouda Chaki, Barbara Dickstein, Sarah Valerie Gersovitz, Mary Martha Guy, Hannah Franklin, Anne McCall, Graeme Ross, Bonnie Shemic and Tobie Steinhouse.\u2018The Park: An Artists Eye\u2019 opens on Thursday, June 3 with a vernissage at 6 p.m.Got a tip?Call the editor at 484-7523 ext.27 \u2018Baby\u2019.a mixed media by Virginia McClure.and continues through June 26.The McClure Gallery, 350 Victoria Ave.is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 am.to 5:30 p.m.and Saturdays from 10 am.to 5pm.Events will be held in the Westmount Arena in case of rain (Continued from page 1) Library, MUC Police, Boy Scouts, Cubs, Beavers, Girl Guides, Brownies, the Westmount Environmental Action Group, Toastmasters, Centre Greene, YMCA, Westmount Park Church, Healthy City Project, Domimon-Douglas Playgroup, Westmount KIDS, St.John Ambulance, Temple Preschool, Dominion-Douglas Nursery School, St.Matthias\u2019 Choir.the Westmount Historical Association, Westmount Dog Owner's Association, Westmount Protective Services, St.Andrew s-Dominion- Douglas Church and Animal Support Group.In case of rain, many of the events will be held in the Westmount Arena, and the auction will be moved to the RMR Armoury on Ste, Catherine Street, 933-5800 e The professional Team at your service 7 days a week e 27 years combined experience in Westmount and surrounding area.e References upon request from our many satisfied customers.rT RRA} Groupe Sutton - Centre-Ouest Inc.245 Victoria Ave., Westmount 933-5800 576 MAIN RD.HUDSON « FOR SALE + MUST SEE + SPECTACULAR WATERFRONT = 160 FT.FRONTAGE OPEN HOUSE ON SUNDAYS, 2-4 PM One acre land within walking distance to stores.Double bungalow, stone, 2 entrances, completely renovated in 1991.3,600 sq.ft., 4 bedrooms, 4 1/2 bathrooms, studio & gallery.(450) 458-7661 after 6p.m.\u201c From the ef ire hall Sunday, May 2 12:30 p.m.3033 Sherbrooke: Smoke detector set off by seized motor on clevator.3:23 p.m.Front of 485 Victoria: Report of cocoa mats smoldering.All in order on arrival.6:05 p.m.57 de Lavigne: Smoke detector set off by cooking.7:44 p.m.Report of smoke in arca traced to a barbecue.Monday, May 3 11:14 p.m.140 Hillside: Report of an open flame on a balcony.Found no flame on arrival.Tenant had been using a Citronella candle to keep Insects away.The Westmount Examiner Tuesday, May 4 8:40 a.m.706 Upper Roslyn: Alarm set off by carbon monoxide detector.Ventilated home and advised owner to have water heater checked.Gaz Metropolitain attended.9:37 a.m.Rear of 315 Olivier: City of Westmount garbage receptacle on fire.Used pressurized water to extinguish.All in order.8:25 p.m.4120 Ste.Catherine: Smoke detector sct off by cooking.8:25 p.m.2300 Tupper: Smoke detector at Montreal Children\u2019s Hospital sct off by unknown cause.All in order.Wednesday, May 5 9:50 a.m.4858 Sherbrooke: Fire in electrical panel caused by water dripping onto panel from above.Used two dry chemical extinguishers to put out the fire.1:31 p.m.5 Weredale Park: Fire alarm set off by workers renovating building.2:16 p.m.347 Redfern: Report of soil smoldering.Wet down the area with a garden hose.2:24 p.m.4350 Ste.Catherine: Bomb scare at Westmount High School.Stood by as MUC police investigated.7:05 p.m.234 Redfern: Report of a strange odour traced to bushes sprayed by a pesticide.Thursday, May 6 1:44 a.m.4430 Ste.Catherine: Fire alarm set off by defective smoke detector in community room.8:17 a.m.Westmount Square Concourse: Water leak due to a broken pipe.Repair crew was on the scene.11:49 am.3046 The Boulevard: Responded to fire alarm at Montreal address.Checked building and found everything in order.Montreal fire department also attended.1:54 p.m.384 Metcalfe: Exterior water leak caused by broken pipe.Turned off water and advised owner to have a plumber attend to repairs.4:58 p.m.4141 Sherbrooke: Small fire at base of tree, caused by smoldering cigarette in peat moss.Extinguished with water.5:32 p.m.3210 The Boulevard: Report of a wire sparking on a tree.Light & Power crew attended to repair.All in order.10:09 p.m.28 Edgehill: Defective gas monitor.Friday, May 7 10:25 a.m.418 Claremont: Alarm set off by welders working in the lobby.2:52 p.m.6900 Dccarie: Cancelled en route.5:14 p.m.542 Cote St.Antoine: Odour of gas reported.No smell on arrival and no readings registered on gas monitor.6:09 p.m.140 Hillside: Fire alarm set off by water leak.Cleaned up water and checked building.All in order.6:20 p.m.1355 Greene: Report of smoke on third floor balcony.Found a pail of cigarette butts smoldering and extinguished them with water.FE TTI EEE EE re Rr Te i SRo PIERRE DESJARDINS DESIGNER FABRICS AT NOTARY and TITLE ATTORNEY ISCOUNT RICES 4150 St.Catherine W., suite 410 8 FoR Westmount H3Z 2Y5 846-1151 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home.CD-ROMs for casy access to material and free Internet access for all its users.In order to better serve the public, two new Internet terminals have been installed.We now have four Internet stations\u2014two in Reference and two im the Audio-Visual Department.The library has also changed how it connects to the Internet.The library's terminals now connect to the Internet through the City of Westmount\u2019s ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Networks) line.An ISDN line 1s a digital telephone line which transfers data at much higher speeds than the original method the library was using by analog telephone hine and a modem.This means that accessing the Internet will be much faster than before.With the new Internet stations comes a new procedure tor registering to use the Internet.The Library will book appointments by telephone between 10 a.m.and noon.Monday through Sunday.Appointments can be made for the same day or one day in advance.Appointments may still be made in person anytime during the day.Library members may make appointments, but nonmembers may use the Internet only if a terminal is vacant.Todays Westmount Public Library constantly looks toward the future and understands the importance of the past.In 1995.à major building and restoration project set the library on course for the next century while maintaming the historic Robert Findlay building as the heart of the complex.At the opening ceremonies of the Bibliotheque publique de Westmount Westmount Public ibrar library on June 20.1899, onc of the invited speakers ended his speech by issuing a call \u201cto make the public library accessible, intelligible and inviting to all.and librarians of that possible kind.which is happily becom- mg more and more common, who cheerfully and sympathetically and mvitingly place all they have at the disposal of whoever resorts to the Tibrary> Today.that vision of the founding fathers remains firmly ctched in the nussion of the library which is \u201cto enrich the commumty by providing a welcoming environment in which to read.learn and discover.\u201d As the hibrary celebrates its centennial anmversary.Alphonse Karrs saying \u201cPlus ca change, plus ¢ est lu même chose\u201d rings strikingly true.Inevitably, time brings change.New faces.new technologies and new challenges.For 100 years the Westmount Public Library has flourished despite change and remains committed to serving the public by remembering the past and looking forward as at steps firmly into the new mullennium.Donna Lach ix the Librarian in charge of programming at the Westmount Public Library Thursday, May 20, 1999 - 5 JOAN PREVOST Affiliated Real Estate Agent \"A TOP PRODUCER IN EASTERN CANADA\" CATING Wp HY in RYL (Que + by casings commitment to you is.RESULTS! \u201cWhether buying or selling a property, my Please allow my success to work for you.| appreciate & welcome your calls.\" EL RES: 846-8836 Rover temas OFF: 934-1818 mmm GETTING RESULTS FOR PEOPLE ON THE M0 If E ] Another 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sponsor.Our goal this year is $400,000.Part of the proceeds, will come from a raffle.Tickets are $10 with 4 decent prizes to be won.If | don't catch up to you on Greene Ave, at your doorstep or through my travels, you can phone me and / or send cheques, payable to Operation Enfant Soleil to my office.The draw is June 18th.You may not win but the kids will.And that's what really counts.Please call me.Reg Morden, TR RE/MAX Westmount inc.WO Chartered Real Estate Broker ¢ & 1330 Greene Avenue, Westmount.8 Telephone: 933-6781 or 937-7061 Independently owned and operated.estate agent will want to sell your present home for the highest price possible, The market for IN 1111 ROYAL LEPAGE = si al: ; | LH houses similar to vanrs will be a governing factor when the house Chañerad real estale broker is sold.Also important is the first impression our home makes on potential buvers.Before you put your house on the market, vour agent will probably discuss with you the appearance of the exterior and 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http://www.mls.ca RE/MAX WESTMOUNT INC.CHARTERED REAL ESTATE BROKER, 1330 GREENE AVE.Independently owned and operated JU105130 6 - Thursday, May 20, 1999 Ice storm post mortem reveals interesting facts During the ice storm\u2014already 18 months ago\u2014\u2014Qucbecers were glued to their televisions or battery-operated radios, listening to the news every half-hour.The highhght, or daily media blaze of glory if you will, came cvery cvening when Hydro-Québec president André Caillé and Premier Lucien Bouchard gave their interpretations of the day's cvents.They gave the impression that they had this extraordinary situation under control, to the point where Bouchard had never been so popular in the polls.His advisors dreamed of calling an election as quickly as possible to try to take advantage of this wave of popularity.But let's remember the explanations they gave us about the causes of this catastrophe that, in the end, will cost Hydro-Québec close to $1 billion in repairs to its network alone.First, remember that it was explained that Hydro\u2019s transmission lines were built to withstand the weight of a radius of 44 mm of ice; of course 80 mm fell and this was what caused hundreds of pylons to fall.This seemed logical.Then they told us that this was a catastrophe that only happened once every 10,000 years, which obviously tsn\u2019t casy to verify.This statement did seem a little exaggerated, and in fact wasn\u2019t repeated too often.However, everyone noticed the obvious incompetency of civil security and put their trust mn local authorities, who struggled along, trying their best to help their fellow citizens.The freezing rain fell from January 5 to 9; on the 28th the government, mn a mad rush, adopted decrees which allowed Hydro-Québec to reinforce the power-transmission networks of the Island of Montreal and the Montérégie.Under the pretext that (Sce COMMISSION'S page 7) We should also care for casualties To the editor: Yes, we should take in 5,000 Kosovo refugees, but we should take in at least that many injurcd by NATO bombs in Belgrade and other towns in Scrbia\u2014including the survivors of the bombing on the Chinese cmbassy in Belgrade by NATO.If the injured cannot fly to Canada, then we should supply the hospitals with medication and send doctors and nurses to Scrbia to treat the injured.Gerald Glass Metcalfe Avenue Jamieson is deserving award recipient To the cditor: it was with great pleasure that 1 read of the Volunteer Citizen of the Year Award to be bestowed on Vera Jamieson on May 25.She is a lovely lady whose pretty face and winning smile have brought joy to many over the ycars when coupled with her considerable musical skills.She is lovingly remembered by many, many students from various Westmount schools and now uses her talent to enhance the programs at St.Margaret's and at Fulford Residence.1 would like to bring to your attention, and that of your readers, that Fulford is not a nursing home, but a residence on Guy Street for 38 clder women.We arc a private, not-for-profit organization, receiving no funding from any level of government, but depend largely on the goodwill of people like Miss Jamieson, who contribute so willingly to the well being of our ladics.The Westmount Examiner THAT WAS QUITE A COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS ABOUT BENG ON OUR OWN AND DoS oe OWN THING., As a councillor for the past seven years, perhaps one of the most gratifying things has been hearing the compliments directed at all levels of the City\u2019s employees: \u201cPublic Security was there in less than five minutes.Isn\u2019tit nice to have a human being answer the phone when you make an inquiry.Those Light and Power people did an amazing job during the ice storm.There was this dangerous crack in the sidewalk, | called the City and the next day it was fixed.\u201d and so on.This 1s not back patting and there 1s always the odd hiccup, however | truly believe that one of Westmount's distinctive characteristic is that its employees regard the City as a service organization and cxtend their scrvices to residents in a sincerc and helpful manner.Conversely, almost everyone at the City will tell you that the residents are generally courteous and rational, even when faced with what may be an irritating situation.This is a two-way street and clearly the keystone to any successful service organization.Why is it then that you will be hard-pressed to find the same level and kind of service in other cities, larger or smaller?Westmount doesn\u2019t send its staff to charm school and you don\u2019t move to Westmount! Having lived in citics where you get shunted from onc voice mail to another, taxed into oblivion for services that you find only exist on the invoice, and where you get yelled at by cops or figure out it's faster to run to the hardware store to buy a dozen extinguishers than wait for the fire brigade, | am not convinced that the inhabitants of Planet Westmount arc a different breed.We are all human, but what makes our community work better is perhaps greatly assisted by the facilities at our disposal and the environment within which we live and work.While the City\u2019s role is predominantly that of a service organization to its residents, the delivery of all municipal services remains highly dependent on the facilities available.Factually, the City is an organization dependent on an asset base that is disproportionately high when compared to almost any other service organization.Westmount's 1999 budget amounts to slightly over $52 mil- Efficient city services still our trademark expend that amount in services during the year.What, however.1s the value of the assets required to back up this level of services?It is hard to provide an accurate value, but let us just think for a minute: public buildings such as the Library, Victoria Hall, the arena-pool complex, the fire station, police and Public Sccurity buildings, City Hall and all the tidbits from the lookout to the WAG comfort station.We have scratched the surface, add Light and Power with all its switching and transmission gear, Public Works and the City Yards.How about rolling stock, just think of those firetrucks at a half a million a piece, and the rest of these maroon vehicles that buzz around all year.Let's not forget the parks and playgrounds, tennis courts, rinks etc.And now the corker\u2014roads and sewers (leave aside the waterworks that belong to Montreal).Total asset value once you have thrown in the value of land, computers, systems and the last typewriter, probably well in excess of $500 million.Thus, for every dollar of service provided, there is ten dollars worth of underlying assets.This also establishes the fact that a municipality is an extremely asset-intensive service organization.(See CONSTANT page 7) + advestisement in.any subsequent issus.or.tbe refund any ares, pied ethe adverisement, (See MORE page 7) have to pass a courtesy test to lion, which means that it will Membre LOCAL SALES CONSULTANTS PRODUCTION DISTRIBUTION En = Hebdos Transcontinental i The Westmount m DISTRIBLTED ON Th RSDAYS « Sandra Cobrin ext.24 Innograf Monkland Ad-Bag Montreal sare sa Montréal-Ouest Xa m I n e r H3Y H3Z Harvey Aisenthal ext.25 5890 Monkland Ave., suite 12 Division of Transcontinental memes Avocats Ï 5890 Monkiand verrons 12 Janice Proctor ext.26 Montreal (Qc.) 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Hiss! Bridget Blackader President, Westmount Dog Owner's Assoc.bd WORRY FREE DEAL\u2019?99 SIENNA 368 [month - SAFEST MINIVAN EVER TESTED! lines to fail.This led us to ask all kinds of questions, almost all of which have gone without an answer.Then, the commission concluded that ice storms of this magnitude happen about once every one hundred years, which is quite different from the one in 10,000 years cited by Premier Bouchard.After reading this report, one can say that the premier\u2019s faithful audience during the ice storm were the first victims of a kind of breach of trust.They were told all kinds of tales and didn\u2019t have the means to criticize, much like the media\u2014which was hypnotized by Hydro-Québec and its public relations service.And then we learn that this breach of trust was quickly transformed into an abuse of power.The decisions on reinforcing the transmission network chosen by the government\u2014Laval-Anjou for the Island of Montreal and Hertel-des Cantons for the Montérégie\u2014were more than questionable from a technical point of view.In fact, the Nicolet Commission feels SE Lost stuff / Objet perdu They one wi dst this stuff on this lawn may Lake it home Lalu Colle qui à sorts ca true sur o01tB pofques peut ie reprendre resident's angry response to a negligent dog owner's dirty work.Bench also needed near St.Margaret\u2019s residence To the editor: In your May 13 issuc\u2019s \u2018From the Mail As low as that the security network for Montreal should have gone through the Beauharnois station, and asks serious questions about work on the Herteldes Cantons line.Its clear from the report that, in this last case, Hydro-Québec and the Bouchard cabinet took advantage of the situation to install an interconnecting line to sell electricity to Vermont Power Inc.The Manic-Lévis-Hertel des Cantons line doesn\u2019t leave any doubts as to the reasons for the government's intervention, While this was going on, the Superior Court accepted a request for an injunction from the citizens of the Eastern Townships, who watched Hydro destroy private woods, erect 200-foot pylons and disfigure the countryside.The court declared all of the government's decrees in this matter to be illegal.The government is now presenting legislation to allow it to do what it didn't have the legal right to do.In short, here\u2019s how arrogance brings together breach of trust and abuse of power.This shall not last.Bag\u2019, a reader suggested \u2018More benches at Plaza\u2019.| am a resident of St.Margarets and we would like to have a bench in the Athletic Park, nearer the home and in the shade of the trees.Some residents are able to take a little walk and need a rest before coming back.At one time there was a bench there, but it was taken away.We need one that people could not move \u2014 maybe one tred to a tree.Gisèle Stephenson Hillside Avenue Street sale brought new neighbours together To the editor: On Saturday, May 15, there was a total of ten families who jomed the Winchester Avenue Street Sale, and the weather was perfect for such an event.In Westmount, it 1s always most gratifying to realize how people from many origins, whether they speak French, English or other languages can get together and socialize in such an cvent, making 11 an occasion to meet new neighbours and get to know new gencrations.Winchester Avenue has welcomed quite a few new, young families recently, and they are such a beautiful asset to the neighbourhood.Canada is unique and Westmount is also very special in many ways.We can count our blessings.Pauline Latour Winchester Avenue = Qi RED, TAG SALE@) Thursday, May 20, 1999 - 7 Constant upgrading 1s always necessary (Continued from page 6) In that respect, again, Westmount is not unique, all municipalities have heavy asset bases, some less than Westmount, but undoubtedly some greater.So the answer to the quality of our community's fibre may lic in yet another variable: the quality of the asset.Case in point: 1 can hardly imagine how a librarian could take pride and good cheer in her/his Job if operating from poorly-lit premises with obsolete or non-existent media/ communications devices and with no facili- tics for children.The facility, or the asset, and its quality, are the very threads that, woven with the City employces\u2019 goodwill, create this exceptional fibre that is our community.As commissioner for Public Works and for Light and Power, | have always been acutely aware of the need to upgrade, update and improve constantly the City's assets which, as time goes by, depreciate and obsolesce.A little over six years ago, Council and the admimstration embarked upon a systematic program of asset management and upgrad- mg.We also found that much of this essen- tal task had been too often swept under the budget rug of previous years.During my tenure | have been fortunate to be able to contribute to and witness a reversal of this trend.Westmount has a \u201cnew\u201d state-of-the- art library, à rejuvenated Victoria Hall, better premises for Public Security, not to speak of the rebuilt arena, roads, parks, ete, Clearly, there are more facilities to be improved or installed and there always will be, but the Citys resolve as there and the facihties improvement plans are being implemented or formulated cach year, every year.Are we stoving for Utopia\u201d?No, but we are conscious of what makes our city work so well and we will continue to Invest our resources In those things that make our community function in harmony.None of our residents deserve less.WANT TO LET PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT AN UPCOMING EVENT?+ USE THE EXAMINER BULLETIN BOARD! 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Westmount MNA Jacques Chagnon and Westmount MP Lucienne Robillard celebrate the inauguration of the Villa Maria Foundation.Have you seen Paid advertisement the beauty of life at Mount Royal Cemetery?i Within the wooded area of the mountain in Outremont, : Mount Royal Cemetery offers a tranquil sanctuary 7 with a breathtaking view of Montreal.{ Stroll through this unique landscape and find the enchantment of nature's glory.A sculpture garden and historical monuments complement the floral splendour.Majestic trees stand beside fruit trees and flowering shrubs providing a wonderful habitat to more than a hundred species of birds.i 40101682 sn COE Pierre would like to invite his friends & clientele to visit him at Au Premier Coiffure in the heart of Monkland Village just minutes from Westmount.Does such beauty come with a high price?Not at all.We offer a multitude of affordable services all at one covenient location.Visit and see for yourself.You will be pleasantly surprised.NAY We use and sell Aveda Products Tel: 489-8872 5654 Monkland Ave.(corner Oxford) MOUNT ROYAL COMMEMORATIVE SERVICES In caring recognition that life and death arc inextricably linked 1297 Chemin de la Forêt, Outremont H2V 2P9 Tel: (514) 279-7358, Fax:(514) 279-0049 www.mountroyalcem.com MOUNT ROYAL CEMETERY « MOUNT ROYAL FUNERAL COMPLEX BLYTHE RERNIER FUNERAL HOME \u20ac COMPLEXE FUNÉRAIRE DES TREMBLES EN Argyle Avenue resident Charles Mappin (left) won the Men's C Singles and Mixed Doubles Divisions at the Rockland Tennis Tournament on May 1.Presenting the trophy is Rockland staffer Greg Boire.Gel involved in «A the Westmount = Healthy City = Project press by calling 989-5238.The Westmount Examiner Thursday, May 20, 1999 - 9 Did\u2019ja know?A few pointers for a happy, healthy woof Going to the dogs By BRIDGET BLACKADER Gentle reader, did\u2019ja know that the Y2K problem won't affect dog ownership?Yep, no foreseen changes in demands for walks, hugs or food.Still, there arc other things we : Should be aware of.Did\u2019ja know that a puppy's immune system really gets into gear at 16 weeks or so?While many vets will say it's okay to check out the scene at the local dog run from about 12 weeks on, please think in terms of school playgrounds and shared germs before doing so.Every microbe is new to the puppy.and school yards and dog runs are concentrated sources of these - and who needs funny tummies and disorganized guts, ch?Wait a week or so after the third/last set of shots.Did\u2019ja know basic obedience courses are \"actually uscful and fun, in ways you may i not have thought of?Your woof sees every- onc else being asked to do the same things, he\u2019s not alone in having a paranoid owner! 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Knowing your good friend will stay on command may well save his life once day, should he find himself on the other side of the street with a car coming.Knowing you two can walk without your being dragged along the sidewalk makes for peace of mind and limb; knowing he won't jump at other folk may well save your reputation.Did\u2019ja know that neutering your friend is generally a blessing to him or her?Unwanted pregnancies, among the two- or four-footed, provide similar houschold disruptions, Managing the pregnancy and finding good homes for the babies is no casy matter.For the guys, neutering can diminish tendencies for wandering or aggressive behaviour.Neutering can contribute concretely to a long, full and healthy life for both sexes by (See page 10) 1361 Greene Ave.Westmount (51 4) 932-1 444 FACE AND BODY THE NEWEST AND THE MOST UP TO DATE FULL \u201cSPA\u201d SERVICES SPRING SPECIAL 20% OFF ON ALL WAXING THROUGH THE MONTH OF MAY | 40102387 711 SPINELLI I WHEEL ALIGNMENT 59\u201d I FREE o1L cHANGE upon purchase of wheel alignment On presentation of this coupon) Value of 324% | SEASONAL TIRE CHANGE $£)95 I including installation & balancing © per wheel 114% for mags TOYOTA The Best Team at your Service J When it comes to servicing Our MISSION Correctly identify your needs * Fix your vehicle right the first time © No surprise repair bills ® Repairs done on time as promised Enjoy the road this summer Bring this ad to take advantage of these incredible offers ® Van and Utility Only 189% T I AIR CONDITIONING I INSPECTION $ 39° (fluid extra if necessary) SPINELLI LEXUS TOYOTA 561 Saint-Joseph bivd., Lachine \u201cCannot be combed with any other promobon.Offers end May 31, 1993.your TOYOTA, no one matches the expertise and professionalism of the SPINELLI TOYOTA service team.More than one person will be working towards your total satisfaction.INTERIOR/EXTERIOR WASH ano WAX + interior shampoo $ 79 95 Reg.#99% Only ms em om 2) mn en om oe 514 634-7171 1 800 352-6111 10 - Thursday, May 20, 1999 (from the examiner archives) Five Years Ago May 19, 1994: A NASTY EVICTION: \u201cTwo young Westmount residents appear to have been the victims of what a tenants-clinic coordinator says was a \u2018nasty\u2019 eviction carried out last week by the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.However a spokesman for the CIBC says the men's lcases were not valid, and said the two weren't willing to negotiate a reasonablc arrangement to cventually move out.Friends Rob Park and Michael Rowland, both 24, were kicked out of their third-floor apartment, along with all their belongings and personal cffects, after the CIBC took possession of the house, located at 381 Melville Avenue, facing Westmount Park.\u2018It\u2019s hard to believe this kind of thing still happens,\u2019 said Ted Wright, coordinator of the Westmount Legal Clinic.\u201d Fifteen Years Ago May 17, 1984: SMUT LAW SHELVED: \u201cWestmount\u2019s anti-porn council has decided to use \u2018moral persuasion\u2019 instcad of legislation to keep pornographic magazines out of the reach\u2014or gaze\u2014of youngsters.The decision to drop LES ENTREPRISES CANBEC CONSTRUCTION INC LES ENTREPRISES (Qupand® CANBEC CONSTRUCTION rd HAE 1 226 Ge rue Richer Ville St-Pierre e Pavé-uni ; * Terrassement Free Estimates fo * Asphalt paving e Unistone ° Landscaping work \u2018for the present\u2019 any attempt to draw up such a by-law was made last week by council in general committee after almost six months of work, cxplained Mayor Brian Gallery.Instcad, he said, a letter from the mayor would go to all owners of shops which sell \u2018such publications\u2019 in the next week or so.\u201d Thirty Years Ago May 22, 1969: KIDS FOR STAYNOR: \u201cBoys and girls of the neighborhood got enraptured interest but little more Tuesday night from City Council than a promise to talk about their enthusiastic plans to turn \u2018barren\u2019 Staynor Park through their own efforts into their kind of beautified recreation area.Twenty- five persons, mostly youngsters, sat through the half-hour mid-month session of council, then expectantly listened while their spokesman, Architect Steve Mezes, 47 Prospect street, outlined their scheme for self-help and self-occupation.\u201d Forty Years Ago May 22, 1959: JUST HANGING AROUND: \u201cJudge A.Stalker fined four youths $20 and costs (a total of $100) or ten days in jail at a session of the Westmount Municipal Court Wednesday.The youths had been arrested at 11:58 p.m.the previous cvening on charges of loitering at the corner of Westmount and Roslyn avenues.The fines were paid.Before sentencing the youths, Judge Stalker pointed out that if they were merely \u2018looking for something to do\u2019, downtown St.Catherine street would have been a more likely place, and that loitering in such a quict arca \u2018certainly seemed suspicious.\u2019 He did not imposc the maximum penalty for the offence.\u201d Rep: Joseph Caporicci The Westmount Examiner Biblionet exhibition celebrates life ¢ \u2018Garden of Life\u2019, the aptly-titled exhibition of recent paintings by local artist Homeira Mortazavi at Biblionet, 5006 Sherbrooke, has been held over for the month of May.Mortazavi\u2019s colourful oils celebrate life through her unique, tightly-composed images of flora and garden vegetation.(Continued from page 9) decreasing the risk of various plumbing and other woes in later years.And no, dear reader, neutered woofs do not automatically become fat and lazy unless you allow it.Besides, do you want to contribute to the immense problem of unwanted pets, feral and breeding, that results in tens of thousands of animals being euthanized in Montreal each year?Hum?| didn\u2019t think so.If your furry girl is not spayed, please walk her well away from the dog runs, unless you're looking to promote a World Wrestling Federation event.Even fixed males are keen to prove interest, if not ability! Many folk know that offering bone-in poultry for dinner is a no-no, with its fragile bones that so casily splinter and get caught in a throat or lower down.Did'ja know how dangerous chocolate 1s?Even relatively small amounts (on a chocolate unit per weight) can lead directly to serious neurological upsets, kidney failure and other dire situations.Prevent high speed runs to the vet at midnight and enormous bills for emergency treatment by removing the bones and the chocolate.For those of you who question the chemicals in our world, did\u2019ja know a pinch of minced or powdered garlic on several meals per week will help mightily in discouraging ticks and fleas?The woofs adore it, and it\u2019s a great gut cleancr and mild anti-infective agent, too.Have a wonderful summer\u2014safe, happy, filled with stars and squirrels and cool fans and clear water and good friends!\" Bridget Blackader is president of the Westmount Dog Owners Association.invites.you to tend 3 th Annual œ Sitent Auction 4 \u201cin support of V.z The Heart and Stroke Foundation.in honor of 6 Jean McEwen.Date: Thursday May 20 Ht Time: 5-9 PM - Place: 4710 St.Ambroise, Montreal Our annual Open House is a great opportunity to wander this wast loft bui lding and visit studios and galleries in the Complexe.; ; : \u2018This year; in honor of former tenant and erid, 1, Jeu \u2018 McEwen who passed away this January, we be holdi à Silent Auction of original works of art by sts form the complexe ta raise funds for the Heart Le ; ke Foundati nm \u2019 \u201cBach; Catherine \u201cBates, Cécile Bose ë, France Clave, Nancy Cousins-Viau, : + Hoffer, Jenniver ones E \u201cMichel Fortier, Caroline | Le Ki Serena Kovalosky, | ianne Lorene, Christina | dea Sa HE aves iE og a 0 de SM Le.ae rite 1 3 3 | , | 4 7.& ompliments of ST.LAWRENCE CEMENT .support these community businesses.HENRIETTA ANTONY INC.ANTIQUITES S 4192, STE-CATHERINE OUEST, MONTRÉAL (QUÉBEC) H3Z 1P4 TÉL.: (514) 935-9116 e FAX: (514) 935-7430 .they help Rotary help others.Nobody gets lost in the crowd.At Centennial Academy our low student/teacher ratio and a dedicated faculty ensure a close, caring atmosphere, wholly conducive to learning.With lots of individual attention, students move ahead quickly in areas of strength, yet feel comfortable asking for extra help and guidance when needed.To request an information packet, please call: 486-5533 .support these community businesses.RESTAURANT 1377 Greene Ave., Wesunount 9350946 .they help Rotary help others.931-2531 Fax: 931-2534 DURSO & CASORIA A F Dino NOTARY - NOTAIRE 4635 0.SHERBROOKE W.WESTMOUNT QUEBEC H3Z 1G2 .support these community businesses.AR ROBERT ROY ELECTRICAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED * ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR « RESIDENTIAL * COMMERCIAL * INSTALLATIONS * REPAIRS * RENOVATIONS * SALES & SERVICE ON WATER HEATERS * SERVICE ON ALL MAKES OF STOVES & DRYERS » SPECIALIST IN ELECTRICAL HEATING * INSTALLATION OF 220/VOLTS Services professionnels depuis plus de 30 ans Professional services for more than 30 years.487-0698 * Fast Service for Emergency Calls 5031 Grand Boul.NDG E/MAX WESTMOUNT INC.courtier immobilier agrée ichisé, independant et autonome Donna Hinchcliff agent immobilier affilié affiliated real estate agent 1330 Greene Que.H3Z worlfbun ove.do 933- YL) [R fax: (514) 933-5024 The Westmount Examiner Thursday, May 20, 1999 - 11 a Rotary help others.GD Are you.Spring Cleaning?T pe .Moving?Do you have useful household or office articles to dispose of?We will pick them up for our giant garage sale.100% of the funds raised will be used on community, national and international as we have been doing for more than 65 years.projects.You can help The Rotary Club of Westmount help others.We are making FREE pickups now.Call 935-3344 AUCTION: Friday, June 4, 7 pm \u201c=x Auction Preview aq at 6 pm This 1989 Dodge pickup to be sold at auction.Low mileage, excellent condition.GARAGE SALE: Saturday, June 5 9:30 am to 3 pm Westmount Arena 4675 St.Catherine West, Westmount We have more items than ever, including a large selection of NEW clothing and shoes ue .help Rotary help others.am» .support these community businesses.they help Rotary help others.ROYAL Christiane Laccitiello .TRU ST Client Service Officier ph HUSSEY, FRÉGEAU Brent K.Hussey, B.com., 8.CL., LLB.4 Westmount Square AVOCAT, ATTORNEY Suite 120 Westmount, Québec H3Z 256 Tel: (514) 874-4815 Fax: (514) 874-5555 Email: Chnstiane Laccitiello@royalbank.cor Tel: (514) 932-1119 Fax: (514) 932-5908 1590, avenue des Pins ouest Montréal, Québec 4 12 - Thursday, May 20, 1999 (Continued from page 2) Sunday, May 30 Ensemble Vocal Kairos will perform a choral concert to aid Kosovo refugees at St.Stephens Anglican Church, 4006 Dorchester, at 7 p.m.Soloists include Patricia Abbott, Joanne Fillion and Scott Hargreaves.Scating on first come first served basis.Info: 731-8014.Monday, May 31 The Greater Montreal Chorus of the Sweet Adelines Int.invites all women to come sing with them.Attend their guest night at 7:30 p.m.at St.Andrew\u2019s- Dominion-Douglas United Church, corner of Lansdowne and The Boulevard.Info: 766-0669.Tuesday, June 1 Drawing en Plein Air, workshop with Helga Schiceh through the Visual Arts Centre, 350 Victoria Ave.from 10:30 a.m.to 3 p.m.Working on site inspires creativity, particularly in the stimulating surroundings of Mount Royal and Beaver Lake.$48 plus materials.Info: 488-9558.» Ongoing Virginia MeClure\u2019s \u2018Recent Works\u2019 exhibition continues at the McClure Gallery, Visual Arts Centre, 350 Victoria, through May 29.Gallery hours arc Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m.to 5:30 p.m.and Saturdays 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.Info: 488-9558.Congregation Shaar Hashomayim is now registering new students (grades 1 to 6) for PALS (Program of Active Learning at the CLINIQUE podiatrique DU CENTRE-VILLE Tel.: (514) 931-6111 Guy Ingrown toe nails and fungal nails FOOT SPECIALIST State of the art orthotics © 1832, Sherbrooke West George Bochi D.P.M.40102372 Doctor of Podiatric 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(514) 731-5849 5829 St-Hubert TEL (514) 278-3206 5326 Queen Mary Road TEL (514) 483-3388 5429 Boul St-laurent TEL: (514) 278-1873 ST-LEONARD 5110 Jean Talon Est TEL.(514) 723-4258 MONTRÉAL NORD 3453 Fleury Est TEL: (514) 955-7000 MONTREAL OUEST 6670 St-Jacques O TEL: (514) 481-8455 VILLE ST-LAURENT 1896 Boul Thimens TEL.(514) 333-0636 DORVAL 11275 Côte De Liesse TEL: (514) 631-7777 LAVAL 345-1 Boul.Chomedey TEL: (450) 682-4826 155-D Boul.Des Laurentides TEL: (450) 629-6609 216 Boul.Curé Labelle TEL.(450) 963-3001 ST-JEROME 34 Boul.de Martigny O TEL (450) 432-2414 BROSSARD 8245 Taschereau B-10 TEL (450) 445-5654 HULL 321 Boul St-Joseph TEL (819) 777-7111 05 Agent authorisé Authorized Agent 40601314 The Westmount Examiner Shaar), an enriched supplementary Jewish education program.Info: 937-9475, Contactivity: Doesn't everyone enjoy a walk in the park?Many Westmount seniors want to see the sun, but are too frail to go out alone.If you can spare an hour per weck to brighten someone's life, call Lisa today at Contactivity Centre, 932-2326.French classes at Dawson College on Fridays, 9:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m.Special class for senior citizens.These classes will be a fun and entertaining way to learn French.For details and registration, call 931-8731, ext.5009.Recovery Inc.: Sclf-help groups for people suffering from depression, anxicty, panic attacks, phobias, etc.meet Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.at Westmount Park Church, rear entrance, 4695 de Maisonneuve.Info: 482-4261.Room For Change 1s looking for plastic toys and magazines for the Montreal Children's Hospital.If you're planning on spring cleaning, please drop off your old toys and magazines (children and adults) at the Alexis Nihon Pharmaprix.A box for the collection of these items will be placed near the pharmacy.Info: Mary Catherine Carmel at 939-5762.Beyond the Borders Stark Raving Mad Productions presents \u2018Call Me\u2019, a new comedy by Lana Starchuck, directed by Donovan King.Continues through May 23 at 3956A St- Laurent.For more information and reservations, call 987-1774, #6.Susan Lazar Harts recent work will be exhibited through May 22 at 4710 St.Ambroise, suite 302.Vernissage Thursday.May 20 from S to 9 p.m.Info: 933-7529 or 484-3251.Elder Abuse Info-Line is recruiting bilingual volunteers to operate listening, information and referral telephone service for seniors who are victims of abuse.Free specialized training is offered.Info: 488-9163 loc.360.Maimonides Hospital Geriatric Centre is recruiting high school, CEGEP and university students for its eight-week volunteer program, June 22 to August 13.Info: 483- 2121 loc.311.Share the Warmth Foundation necds donors of summer clothing for 7- to 12- year-old boys and girls.Info: 933-5599.Creative Social Center, 5237 Clanranald, presents \u2018The Benefits of Naturopathic Medicine\u2019, a lecture by Dr.Lisa Samet, on Monday, May 31 at 1:30 p.m.Refreshments will be served.All are welcome.National Council of Jewish Women of Canada presents \u201cSummer Travel Festival: Lake George Opera, Saratoga Ballet.Piggery, Lac Brome Theatres, Ottawa and Quebec City\u2019.RSVP: 733-7589.The Yellow Door Choir is having a concert on Friday, June 4 and Saturday, June 5 at the Unitarian Church, 5035 de Maisonneuve.Adults $13, students, seniors, unemployed $7.Proceeds will go to chanty.Info: 398-3475.The Montreal Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Wanda Kaluzny, will present a concert featuring \u2018The Netherlands\u2019, on Thursday, May 20 at 8 p.m.at Pollack Concert Hall, 555 Sherbrooke.Free admission.Info: 871-1224.Norman Berman Children\u2019s Library presents \"Music with Sandy\u2019, cach Wednesday from June 23 to July 21, 9:30 to 10 a.m.(15 to 24-month-olds) and 10 to 10:50 a.m.(24 to 36-month-olds).Registration required.Info: 345-2627.Shayne Gallery, 5471 Royalmount showcas- ¢s paintings by John Lim and Liane Abrieu, art glass by Jim Norton.Info: 739-1701.How To Get More Out Of Life saillie ra obs ne eRe AAG MM.1 M nr 1 One of the best ways to get more out of life is to live longer.And there is nothing like being retired to appreciate life's wonderful possibilities.If you're a senior, and you're blessed with good health, the experts say you don\u2019t need a miracle drug to improve your chances of living to a ripe old age.In fact, many recommend a few simple precautions: * Watch your dict.* Avoid smoking.* Visit your family doctor at recommended intervals.+ Laugh more.sh * Worry less.4430 St.Catherine St.West Westmount, Quebec Another way to enjoy your retirement is to try something new.Take a trip, for example.Long or short, it doesn't matter.Meet someone new before the end of the week.Take up a hobby.Maybe writing, gardening or bowling.Give a little.Volunteer your time to a worthy organization.Avoid downtime, such as an empty Sunday afternoon with no specific plans.Here arc some suggestions.* Spend time shopping for that special friend.* Read something by Mark Twain or Margaret Atwood.* Take a walk along the 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