The Westmount examiner, 2 novembre 2000, jeudi 2 novembre 2000

[" Tzescontinental WEEMY = Tet 8 > 457 Joi bÿbltsËhie ealie L- ques IPE ied) \u2026 pivisia des ma, \\eméritaly= î æ i Ahad Mav oil LU à 35 ie Att Mn.S a d » | pec .JISC A À Ÿ - M LEE NAD Ce 19 GIN Las vraies a 209 és yd 925 Newl Ca Canadian Publication no: 1375822 WWW.Maromac.com 485- 1 1 35 Vol.65, No, 42 - Thursday, November 2\" 2000 * www.westmountexaminer.com » (514) 484-5610 + 9,800 copies MAKING ALL OF WESTMOUNT YOUR HOME City unveils Nov.19 referendum question By Martin C.Barry nder the glare of cameras and bright lights, Westmount announced the question that will be put to residents in a Nov.19 referendum on the mega-city issue.In two parts, it reads as follows: \u201cThe provincial government is planning to make the City of Westmount a district of the proposed island-wide City of Montreal.Do you agree?.The provincial government is planning to modify the powers of the City of Westmount without a formal approval process.Do you agree?\u201d The \u2018consultative\u2019 vote, similar to a municipal referendum for zoning or borrowing, is being held on a Sunday from 9 a.m.to 7 p.m., with advance polls the week before on Nov.12 and 13 from noon to 8 p.m.Electronic polling machines will be used.Notices regarding the referendum list have been left at all homes.Applications for entries, corrections and striking off the list can be made at City Hall until Nov.6.A mobile polling station will visit senior citizens\u2019 residences on Nov.14.The No committee can be reached at 931-1111.Speaking at the opening Monday of the \u2018No\u2019 committee room, Mayor Peter Trent said the response to the referendum call was overwhelming.He said referenda are a fundamental question of democracy.(continued on page 19) Scoop speaks! Classified ads of DELIVERY Minimum $10 5 pm - 10 pm for your holiday parties -: 374 Av.Victoria, (just below Sherbrooke) ® IDE | Vy No change in dog Robillard kicks bylaws foreseen off campaign Tenants claim apartment building is crumbling By Patrick A.Kerkhoven If a six- by two-foot piece of ceiling falls on you as you sleep in your Westmount penthouse apartment, chances are it could be time for some serious inquiry and action by the building owner.This is the situation at 4488 Ste.Catherine St., where 37 of the 45 tenants have signed a petition to withhold rent from landlord Joel Pollack pending several repairs to the building, which many of the tenants have described as \u201ccrumbling concrete,\u201d offering third-class living conditions.Some of them are warning that pedestrians should be wary of passing the white-brick apartment building with the Romanesque statue at the entrance, as temperature changes and lack of maintenance have caused chunks of a concrete ledge running along the top of the building to simply crumble and fall to the ground.\u201cI was just sleeping when | heard a little popping noise above my head,\u201d said the tenant, wishing to remain unnamed, whose top floor apartment is slowly eroding.\u201cThen I saw a small piece of plaster on my bed.One moment later, a huge piece of the ceiling fell on me, wounding me on the forehead,\u201d he said.\u201cThe owner explains to us that the paint was too heavy.\u201d But that\u2019s not the end of the woes for the penthouse resident.Fungus spores are easily observed on his ceiling.The bathroom walls and ceiling are lined with dark patches of bacter- Jin Knatchbull Hugessen Brillon | From your dear friends who kept their promise NO Surprise.Party! 40009301 ial growth that have simply been painted over in the past, and the support walls show obvious diagonal cracks.\u201cIt is my impression that the roof of the building is slowly slipping to one side,\u201d said the tenant.Since the entire ventilation system of the building is broken and has not run for months, the top floors act as an escape route for moisture and humidity originating from lower floors, including the ever-busy laundry room and damp indoor garage.The humidity escapes through the uninsulated roof of the building via the ceiling of the top floor apartments.\u201cOne morning I woke up and I wondered why the floor seemed so cold and damp,\u201d said the tenant.\u201cThen I looked and I saw that there was water dripping from the ceiling of my apartment all night onto the floor\u201d The condensation and subsequent dripping caused serious water damage to the tenant's furniture as well.Pollack said that he\u2019s doing all the work that needs to be done, and is awaitihg for quotes to repair the roof.\u201cWe put new risers in the building from the basement to the top floor,\u201d Pollack said yesterday.\u201cIt\u2019s costing us tens of thousands of dollars to do and we have the receipts to prove it.This week we are repairing the ceiling in PH4 (penthouse apartment four).\u201d There are also problems with the DR.JOANNE TILDEN Psychologist Individual Psychotherapy Depression ® Anxiety ® Stress Burnout * Panic Attacks 5025 Sherbrooke St.West Westmount Medical Building building's janitor.\u201cThe owner, Mr.Pollack, just does- n\u2019t care,\u201d said Roger Veillette, who has been the janitor for seven months but called it quits last Wednesday.\u201cI get no pay,\u201d he stated.\u201cI cannot live with only free rent and work 50 to 60 hours a week.\u201d Veillette said he often fixed things in the building, paying out his own pocket.He added that when he told Pollack about the repairs, the owner would simply thank him.When presented with small repair bills, Pollack would promise to reimburse him, although he has yet to do so, Veillette maintains.\u201cWhen Mr.Pollack said he will fix the roof, he told me to go to the Salvation Army and get some guys who will work all day for a baloney sandwich and a pack of cigarettes,\u201d Veillette claimed.\u201cWhen he fixed the roof, he put tar in the big cracks and all over the surface of the roof, and then gravel over it.That's it.But that\u2019s only a temporary solution.If you don\u2019t pour concrete on the roof, it will only get worse.\u201d And the proof, says Veillette, is growing on the ceiling of top floor residents.Pollack refutes the former janitor\u2019s charges.\u201cWe had a problem with the janitor,\u201d he said.\u201cI didn't accept him not keeping the building clean, so he no longer works for the building.I presently have 50 candidates for janitor, and I have someone temporarily taking care of the building while I choose the new janitor very carefully.\u201d An incident last month spurred the creation of an ad hoc tenants association, which jointly sent a registered letter to Pollack saying that unless he takes measures to upgrade heat@ water, and security within 21 days, the majority of tenants will hold back their rent and operate as a co-op, using the combined funds to begin the most urgent repairs.The document was dated October 8, but a reply from Pollack has not been received.Members of the association, made up of 37 of the 45 apartment tenants, are now holding back their rent while in discussion with the Regie du Logement.Last month, a resident of the building with a serious illness collapsed shortly after dialing 911 for help.When the emergency medical team arrived at the entrance of the building, they could not enter because the entire intercom system does not work.\u201cWhen I found out about that, I said it\u2019s time to act,\u201d said tenant Pamela Cyr, one of three residents heading the tenants association, which held a meeting on Tuesday evening to lay out their plan.\u201cWe\u2019ve had the City of Westmount come with its fire inspectors, but Pollack laughs at the fire department,\u201d she said.Pollack said that the intercom system is going to be completely fixed (continued on page 27) 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Orthotic Sandals * Support Braces a 345 Ave.Victoria, Westmount, Suite 504 (metro Vendome) today.5 14-942-2280 (by appoiaiment only) -e LOCAL NEWS Loss of Westmount would damage whole region Death of affluent suburbs will force residents out of mega-city: Trent By Martin C.Barry hether you're looking at the big or little picture, what's at stake in the proposed Harel mega-city reform involves more than just Westmount's future, says Mayor Peter Trent.Trent argues that without independent and admittedly affluent municipalities like Westmount, the entire Montreal region would suffer because upwardly mobile people in search of a better lifestyle would have nowhere to go.\u201cIf you have one homogeneous blob across the island.obviously there's no interest in moving up to somewhere where they have some degree of autonomy,\u201d Trent said in an interview Monday following the announcement of the City\u2019s referendum question.\"If you make it a district of Montreal, a lot of the attractiveness will go.\u201d He says he suspects City of Montreal residents have always secretly longed to rise in the world by moving to Westmount or other suburbs.\u201cWhen you see the polls.it's only about 50 per cent who are in favour of \"one island.one city\u2019.The existence of the City of Westmount is an attractant for people coming in from outside the country because vou can live close to downtown yet have tremendous advantages.One of the reasons 1 feel Montrealers are against \u2018one island, one city\u2019 is that they would eventually actually like to move to Westmount or Pointe Claire.\u201d Trent predicts that the death of affluent suburbs as they arc absorbed into one large mega-city will eventually make worse the already existing problem of urban sprawl.by forcing residents to move to new suburbs bevond the mega- city\u2019s perimeter, \u201cThis homogenization tendency will exacerbate urban sprawl,\u201d said Trent.\u201cPeople who like what they have here in Westmount and no longer have it will then leave the island of Montreal.Paradoxically, one of the reasons Louis Bernard (in his report) wants to do all this is {o attract people back to the island.which makes no sense.\u201d In addition.says Trent, the disappearance of Westmount as a full-fledged municipality would decimate the potential for leadership here.\u201cIf we were made a district in the City of Montreal, it would be impossible in my view to attract good candidates to run a district of Westmount because they would not give us the powers to run our own show.Right now there is an interest in running the City of Westmount I'm an example of that simply because we do have control over both our revenue and our expenses.\u201d Queenie goes to court Rottweiler ordered muzzled until trial continues in mid-November Sidhartha Banerjee id espite nearly four hours of testimony last Thursday, a Westmount municipal court judge has not yet decided what to do with a 75-pound rottweiler named Queenie.Judge A.Keith Ham received assurances from the dog's owner, Dimitry Zhivotovsky, that Queenie will be muzzled\u2014in accordance with a letter sent to Zhivotovsky by City lawyers in August-\u2014until the case continues in municipal court on Nov.16.The judge could potentially order that the dog be destroyed or banished from Westmount.The court case stems from an incident that occurred in August where Eddy.a 14-pound Lhasa apso mix belonging to Mount Stephen Avenue resident Cathy Baran.was attacked by Queenie outside a house belonging to Zhivotovsky on Sherbrooke Street, across from Westmount Park.Since then.a new witness has come forward.claiming that her dog had also been attacked by Queenie earlier in the summer.em pe A MEME à b ie Es Esti Jedeilcin 100 ems wy a Claudette Bellemare, a Strathcona Avenue resident and owner of two dogs, testified that her canines had been involved in an altercation with Queenie on July 9 of this year.As Bellemare was walking her two dogs along Sherbrooke Street near Mount Stephen Avenue, Zhivotovsky was walking two dogs\u2014including Queenie, who was straining at her chain at the sight of the Bellemare\u2019s dogs, she said.In what she described as a fraction of a second, Bellemare told the court that Queenie broke her leash\u2014a metal choke chain\u2014and jumped at one of her dogs, biting into it.At the time of the incident Bellemare said that there were no apparent wounds excepts for a small puncture wound about the size of a tooth on her dog.While the injury was not serious, the resulting vet bill was approximately $93.\u201cAt the time there was no evidence injury.so when the incident occurred I did not report it.\u201d Bellemare said in her testimony.\u201cFrankly, I love dogs.1 thought this was an isolated incident\u2014and he (Zhivotovsky) was extremely sympathetic.\u201d of CRW RMA AWW RN Buying or selling a home?Call the women who do it best 933-6781 - RE/MAX Westmount Inc, : \u201c\u201d_Chartered Reol Éstote Bréker It was when Bellemare read about the most recent attack in the August 24 issue of The Examiner that she decided to come forward.Baran also testified about her incident, recalling that she was fearful of her own safety during the attack.\u201cI was scared\u2014I didn't intervene because | was afraid the dog would attack me next,\u201d she told the court.The $1,800 in vet costs Baran has accumulated is currently being dealt with by Zhivotovsky's insurance company.Baran also said she is no longer able to walk by Zhivotovsky's house, as she is afraid of Queenic getting out again.In the wake of widespread media attention since the attacks occurred, Zhivotovsky brought Quecnie to a local dog training firm.Joe Rosen, owner of J.R.'s Dog Training, told the court that Queenie has nearly completed a course in obedience and control training.\u201cShe\u2019s good now,\u201d said Rosen.\u201cBut she was a little aggressive at the beginning.\u201d When asked whether Queenie was vicious, Rosen said, \u201cA little aggressive, but not vicious.\u201d He added that in Lucette Hivon his initial mecting with Queenie, the rottweiler had not been trained at all.But now, Queenie can be controlled.even though he recommends that a muzzle remain on her when outside.Rosen also told the court that in his opinion, Bella Zhivotovsky, Dimitry\u2019s 87-year-old mother, could not handle the rottweiler.Dimitry Zhivotovsky told the court that he received Queenie when she was just nine months old.He also said that he feels better with Queenie now that she has gone through training.\u201cI always felt comfortable with Queenie, and | feel better with her now,\u201d he said.Zhivotovsky also said that Queenie came with a choke collar when he first got her.However, Judge Ham didn't buy the generalization made by Zhivotovsky that \u201ca lot of dogs have that kind of choke collar\u201d \u201cYou apparently get 4 guard dog for your mother and you have knowledge of what the dog does and what the choke collar does I would assume you would be more prudent in your decision,\u201d Ham told Zhivotovsky.\u201cLooking at that (collar), it does not look like it is supposed to be put on a docile, young dog.\u201d \u20ac beg - 0007 7 18GUISAON \u201cAEPSINYL - MOT IOUIENSUNOUN)SEN AVS - YININYXT INAOIISIM IHL www.westmount.org | Volume 2, #18 informations [IIS EI LE Publié par la ville de Westmount Published by the City of Westmount Bibliothèque Club d'échecs pour enfants Un club d'échecs pour les entants de 8à 13 ans se réunira, le vendredi soir, dans la section des enfants.Le groupe sera animé en anglais par Michael Yip, auteur du livre Checkmate University \u2014 The Book of Chess Exercises.Ces réunions auront lieu tous les vendredis soirs à 19h, du 3 novembre au 15 décembre Prière de vous inscrire au comptoir de la section des enfants.Info: 989- 5229.Club de lecture française Le club de lecture française se réunira le mercredi 8 novembre, de t9hà 21h pour discuter de livres écrits par des auteurs allemands.Le groupe est animé par Marie-Anne Poggi Série de conférences automnales L'auteure montréalaise et chroniqueuse au journal The Gazette, Elaine Kalman Naves, lira des extraits de son nouveau livre, Storied Streets: Montreal in the Literary Imagination, le mercredi 15 novembre, de 19h30 à 21h.Ce livre a été coécrit avec Bryan Demchinsky.Elaine Kalman Naves a remporté le prix Elie Wiesel de littérature sur l'holocauste pour son livre Journey to Vaja: Reconstructing the World of a Hungarian Jewish Family, un prix de la QSPELL pour son livre Putting Down Roots: Montreal's Immigrant Writers et un «Canadian Literacy Award» pour son livre Personal Essay.On servira des rafraichissements.2000 Amis de la bibliothèque Zz < Idées-cadeaux s Ÿ Le 13 novembre, de 19h30 à 21h, 2 Judy Mappin, de la librairic Double £ Hook, sur l'avenue Greene, fera des S suggestions de livres 3 donner en - .cadeau aux enfants et aux adultes.On servira du café et un dessert.Tout le monde est invité.Info: 989-5429 ® ovember 2 Services de protection Sécurité liée à la circulation = autour des écoles = à Æ S.V.P.ne tournez pas dans les entrées < privées de maisons situées à proximité des écoles, parce que cela augmente Q ESTMOUNT EXAMINER - www.westmountexaminel les risques d'accidents avec d\u2019autres véhicules ou des piétons Il importe de ne pas bloquer l'entrée d'une maison en arrétant où en stationnant son véhicule devant celle-ci, car cela compromet la sécurité et engendre de la frustration.Nous vous prions de faire preuve de jugement et de courtoisie, ® Evénements communautaires Service commémoratif Le dimanche 5 novembre, à 14h, un service commémoratif à la mémoire de tous ceux et celles ayant servi notre pays aura lieu au cénotaphe de Westmount, a langle de avenue Clarke et de la rue Sherbrooke.Divers corps affiliés aux deux manèges militaires situés à Westmount et d'autres dignitaires participeront à ce service annuel Le maire Peter Trent déposcra une gerbe au nom de la ville de Westmount.® Travaux publics Anniversaire des bacs bleus Joignez-vous à nous le jeudi 2 novembre, à la Bibliothèque de Westmount, pour célébrer le dixième anniversaire de l'implantation de la collecte sélective porte à porte dans notre ville.Nous remercions les résidants de Westmount pour leur participation exceptionnelle \u2014 plus de 14 000 tonnes métriques de papier, de carton, de verre, de métal et de plastique ont été récupérées durant cette période.Venez nous rencontrer à la salle Westmount entre 17h à 20h pour en connaître davantage sur la récupération.Un gâteau de fête sera servi à 19h.Info: 989-5390.e Pour nous rejoindre Ville de Westmount 4333, rue Sherbrooke Quest, H3Z 1E2 989-5200 89.5300 989-5240 925-1414 989-5201 Hôtel de ville Bibliotheque pubhque Cabinet du marre Énergie électrique Panne de courant 24 heures Services de protection Incendie/Sécunté publique Sports et loisirs taréna-prscine) Travaux publics Victoria Hall Centre communautaire .989-5226 Site web, Ville WWW westmount.org Site web, Bibliothèque \u2026 Urgence \u2026 989-5222 9809-5353 989-5311 www westlib org L910 YU .REY ., .hire gravatar a sant spr eri AS bd ppg hs neumey aon.Dates a retenir Le 2 novembre, 17h a 20h Anniversaire des bacs bleus Salle Westmount Bibliothèque Le 6 novembre, 20h Séance du conseil Hôtel de ville Les 12 et 13 novembre Référendum municipal Scrutin anticipé Victoria Hall Le 13 novembre, 19h30 à 21 h ldées-cadeaux, Judy Mappin Salle Westmount Le 15 novembre, 19h30 a 21h Série de conférences automnales, Elaine Kalman Naves, Storied Streets: Montreal tn the Literary Imagination Bibliothèque Datebook November 2, 5 to 8 p.m.Blue Box Birthday Westmount Room, Library November 6, 8 p.m.Council Meeting City Hall November 12 and 13 Municipal Referendum Advance Poll Victoria Hall November 13, 7:30 to 9 p.m.Books for Holiday Giving Judy Mappin Westmount Room November 15, 7:30 to 9 p.m.Fall Author Series Elaine Kalman Naves Storied Streets: Montreal in the Literary Imagination Library Library Chess club for children A Chess Club for children 8 to 13 years old will be held every Friday evening in the Children's Department.The group leader will be Michael Yip, author of the book Checkmate University \u2014 The Book of Chess Exercises.Meetings will take place every Friday evening at 7 p.m.trom November 3 until December 15, 2000.Please register at the Children's desk.Info: 989-5229 French Book Club The French Book Club will meet on Wednesday, November 8 from 7:00 10 9:00 p.m.to discuss books written by German authors.The group is animated by Marie-Anne Poggi.Fall Author Series Montreal Gazette colummnist Elame Kalman Naves will give a reading from her new hook, Storied Streets Montreal in the Literary Imagination trom 7:30 pm.to 9.00 p.m.on Wednesday November 15 The book was co-written by Bryan Demchinsky.Elaine Kalman Naves won the Elle Wiesel Prize for Holocaust Literature tor Journey to Vaya.Reconstructing the World of a Hungarian Jewish Family, a QSPELL Prize for Putting Down Roots: Montreal's Immigrant Writers, and a Canadian Literacy Award for Personal Essay Refreshments will be served.author and Friends of the Library Books for Holiday Giving On November 13 from 7:30 p.m to 9 p.m., Judy Mappin of the Double Hook Bookstore on Greene Avenue will offer her suggestions of gift books for both children and adults.Coffee and dessert will be served.Everyone is welcome to attend.Info: 989- 5429 0 Protective Services School Traffic Safety Please do not turn into private driveways in areas of schools because it increases the chance of an accident es ) with other vehicles and pedestrians.It 1s important not to block the driveways of houses by stopping or parking vehicles in front as it poses a threat to safety and generates frustration.Common sense and courtesy will be appreciated.® Community Events Commemorative Services On Sunday November 5at 2:00 p.m, commemorative services, honourmg those who served our country, will be held at the Westmount Cenotaph located at Clarke and Sherbrooke.Various units affiliated with the two Westmount based armouries and other dignitaries will participate in this annual service.Mayor Peter Trent will lay a wreath on behalf of the City of Westmount.® Public Works Blue Box Birthday Join us on Thursday, November 2 at Westmount Library to celebrate 10 years of blue box recycling in our City.Thanks to the outstanding participation of Westmount residents, more than 14,000 metric tonnes of paper, cardboard, glass, metal and plastic have been kept OUT of landfills over this period.Information about recycling and other environment programmes will be on display in the Westmount Room from 5:00 pm.to 8:00 p.m; a birthday cake will be served at 7.00 p.m Info: 989-5390 To reach us City of Westmount 4333 Sherbrooke Street West, H3Z 1E2 Cuy Hall 989-5200 Light « Power 925-1414 Outages 24 hours 984.3201 Mavors Office 989-5240 Protective Services Fire and Public Security 989-5222 Public Works 989.5311 Sports and Recreation Arena-Pool) 989-5353 Victoria Hall Community Centre 989.5226 Westmount Public Library 989-5300 Web Site www westmount org Web Site.Library Emergency 9-1-1 www westhb org « a.LR RE IE EI ERA POY Ces REARA LAR ANIL GAT BAA T RSA Croan cA Hg re spe Page design by David Monn Sted 124° @ Vestmount Municipal ~ Candidates\u2019 evening will be held in Victoria Hall from 7:30 Candidates to square off on Nov.21 ith the federal election campaign heating W- all candidates in the Westmount-Ville Marie riding will have a chance to present their platforms to the public on Tuesday, Nov.21.Co-sponsored by the Westmount Examiner and the Association, the \"Meet the to 10 p.m.The event will be moderated by Victor Drury, who previously moderated the \u2018Meet the Candidates\u2019 evening for the provincial election two years ago.Although all candidates in the riding have yet to be announced, their names and platforms will be published in subsequent editions of The Examiner as they come forward.Military helicopters descend on Westmount tomorrow esidents of the area adjacent to the Westmount Athletic Grounds will get to witness some military activity tomorrow evening when members of the Royal Montreal Regiment and the 3rd Field Engineers participate in an airlift exercise involving several military helicopters.The even is scheduled to take place on Friday, Nov.3 between 8 and 10 p.n.\u2014weather permitting\u2014in the field behind Westmount High School on Ste.Catherine Street between Hillside Lane and Hallowell in lower Westmount.As a precaution against some residents believing the airlift might be a real national emergency, members of the two local military units have been distributing flyers to area homes announcing the exercise.LOCAL NEWS Monday, October 23 2:00 a.m., 100 Hillside: Defective alarm.2:33 a.m., 100 Hillside: Defective alarm.7:41 a.m., Outside 663 Victoria: Smell of gas.Gas entrance was broken by workers outside.Gas Metropolitan attended.11:05 a.m., 11 Hillside: Defective alarm in stairwell.5:58 p.m.6519 Bailey, Cote St.Luc: Cancelled en route.Tuesday, October 24 8:33 a.m., 11 Ingleside: Fire alarm set off by workers sanding.1:02 p.m., 4488 Ste.Catherine: Fire alarm activated due to paper burning in an ashtray.Wednesday, October 25 9:44 a.m., 11 Hillside: Defective alarm.2:48 p.m., 308 Grosvenor; Fire alarm activated in basement due to papers burning on the hot water heater near vent pipe.Thursday, October 26 11:25 a.m., 4488 Ste.Catherine: Fire alarm activated by plumbers working on pipes.11:55 a.m., 399 Clarke: Smoke detector activated by workers renovating building.SEND THE EDITOR AN E-MAIL: larsenw@transcontinental.ca WANT TO ADVERTISE IN OUR MONTHLY REAL 5:28 p.m.421 Lansdowne: Called to the scene for a flood.Water was found leaking from expansion tank for a hot water heating system.Advised owner to have plumber attend.7:30 p.m., 14 Weredale: Defective smoke alarm on third floor.7:33 p.m., 1355 Greene: Called to the scene of a water leak.Traced to defective toilet on third floor.Friday, October 27 8:02 a.m., 14 Weredale Park: Defective alarm.12:32 p.m., Area of Hillside and Hillside Lane: Called to the scene due to a lack of water.Contacted Montreal Water Works, who were found to be doing maintenance on a water main on Abbott Ave.Saturday, October 28 11:57 a.m., 694 Grosvenor: Defective smoke alarm in second floor hallway.3:25 p.m., 489 Victoria: Called to the scenc of a smoke detector beeping.Upon inspection found \u2018beeping\u2019 sound to be coming from a pager with low batteries.Sunday, October 29 7:50 p.m., 54 Oakland: Defective carbon monoxide detector: 3 Côte St.Antoine Elegantly spacious townhouse.Lovely woodwork.4 large bedrooms (with MBR ensuite).Big finished playroom.Fenced garden.1 car parking.Excellent location! $398,000.Immediate occupancy! ESTATE SECTION?CALL 484-5610 TO FIND OUT Derformance.Not Promises! 386-2902 n Dutch HOW.Wistmount Avis a tous les propriétaires de Westmount Récemment la ville de Westmount a envoyé à tous ses propiétaires un AVIS D'ÉVALUATION.Cet avis indique l'évaluation en vigeur pour les années 2001.2002 et 2003.S'il vous plait.veuillez prendre note que cet avis n\u2019est pas une facture et n'indique aucun paiement à être effectué à la ville de Westmount.Si un propriétaire voulait demander une révision de la nouvelle évaluation.un frais serait alors payable à la C.U.M.lors du processus de révision.the revision application.Notice to all Westmount Property Owners The City of Westmount has recently mailed to all Westmount property owners a NOTICE OF PROPERTY ASSESSMENT.This notice advises the property owner of the property valuation which will be in force for the years 2001.2002 and 2003.Please be advised that this Notice of Property Assessment is NOT an invoice and does not stipulate any amount to be paid to the City of Westmount.If the property owner were to apply for a then become payable to the M.U.C as part of revision to this new valuation, a fee would F ih Ul I % ; h (514) B45-19! 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The Hon.Mme.Robillard is only interested in getting elected, and to foster her career in a secure and sheltered environment.She becomes very visible at every holiday, celebration or occasion, be it of any religious denomination or affiliation; you will then be sure to see and advertisement in the local paper with her smiling picture taken in younger years.Other than that.she is the permanent absentee.She writes that she is there.ready and available, to help you, but try and get in touch with her office and you will see what kind of help you will get! We all remember how she was parachuted in our riding by our beloved prime minister at the time of the last Quebec referendum, as Continued on page 7 Publisher (Interim) : Louis-Charles Ménard ext.27 Classified Ads : Tel.: (514) 321-2000 Hebdos Transcontinental / West End Montreal Editor : Wayne Larsen ext 32 Fax (450) 668-2901 5890 Afonkland Ave, suite 12.Montreal (Qc.) 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\u201c\u2018www.westmountexaminer.com.Page 6 - THE WESTMOUNT EXAMINER - www.westmountexaminer.com - Thursday, November D Chinon Page (from the examiner archives) One Year Ago e November 4, 1999: HIGH TURNOUT: \u201cThe new link between Victoria Hall and the library was buzzing with activity on Sunday, when a total of 184 Westmounters turned up to cast ballots in the municipal election\u2019s advance poll.The total number of ballots cast in Ward 1 was 56, while Ward 3 had 32; Ward 4 had 42; Ward 6 had 29 and Ward 8 had 25.This year's turnout represents a significant increase over the 1995 municipal election.In that advance poll, only 17 people voted in Ward 1.eight in Ward 7 and 16 in Ward 8.\u201d Five Years Ago November 2, 1995: REFERENDUM NIGHT: \u201cMost of Westmount breathed a sigh of relief Monday night as referendum results poured in across the province, but at the \u2018No\u2019 committee room on Sherbrooke Street near Greene Ave., all was quiet.Citing security reasons, members of the \u2018No\u2019 committee vacated the offices just after the polls closed and headed off to various other sites, including ND.G.and Chinatown where riding MNA Jacques Chagnon watched results.According to results compiled by Canadian Press for the Westmount-St.Louis riding, 38,180 voters marked \u2018No\u2019 on their ballots, while 6,995 voted \u2018Yes\u2019, for an 84.5 per cent \u2018No\u2019 vote.\u201d Ten Years Ago November 1, 1990: RECYCLING SUCCESS: Roughly 60 per cent of Westmounters given blue boxes participated in the first recycling pickup Wednesday last week, according to a random 15-street poll by Westmount's public works department.\u2018For the first time around we're pleased and participation could only go up; said Marianne Zalzal.Westmount's senior civil engineer who is coordinating the recycling program.The public works department received an estimated 100 phone calls on the first day of the pickup from residents with questions.The ee\" was also busy fielding calls dur- ng the week.\u201d Sixty-Five Years Ago November 1, 1935: YOUTHFUL DRIVER: \u201cWhen local police stopped a very big car, driven by an exceedingly small boy on Sherbrooke St.Tuesday noon, they unwittingly solved the mystery surrounding the disappearance of two automobiles, parked in N.D.G.The youthful driver, he was 12 years old, was first noticed by police while driving on Sherbrooke St.near Greene Ave.He handled the car like a veteran driver and when called upon to halt, brought the car to a smooth stop at the curb\u201d The Bernard Report By Jacques Chagnon, MNA for Westmount-St.Louis e had been waiting for his report for sev- W-: months.Louis Bernard had met with Montreal's municipal politicians and those from the island and off-island suburbs.Some politicians, Mayor Bourque for example, had put forward the idea of \u2018One island, one city\u2019.Some of the suburban mayors tried to negotiate, either specific arrangements or boroughs, while others held their ground.Peter Trent is one of the latter.Finally, the Bernard Report was made public and nobody is happy about it.It is the fruit of the so-called consensus of mayors, where management and basic organizational principles were sold out on the altar of political interests, thus allowing the government to find support for municipal mergers, although they may be forced.The mayor of Montreal is not happy.He had envisaged only nine boroughs on the island, but instead there will be 27, nine of which will be in Montreal.He feels that having one \u2018big\u2019 mayor and 27 \u2018smaller\u2019 mayors is simply too much.But this vision pleased several mayors, who can ensure their continued political reign over a \u2018borough\u2019 corresponding to the boundaries of their current municipality In the coming weeks, you will hear both from mayors who agree with Bernard's vision and from others who do not.Those who are against will organize referenda to seck out the opinion of their citizens concerning the future of their city.I believe that this is the most democratic and responsible approach.Although the PQ government, led by Lucien Bouchard and Louise Harel, are opposed to the idea of consulting the population before forcing mergers, it remains that this is the most democratic way of allowing citizens to make a choice with respect to the type of environment in which they want to live.The Bernard Report complicates peoples\u2019 lives, for it creates three different types of boroughs and three types of electoral systems within the territory of the island of Montreal.This is more than enough to confuse even the most informed citizen.In its conclusions, the Bernard Report announces that it wants to end conflicts between municipalities.By reading between the lines, it is easy to see that this refers to inter- municipal rivalry over industrial development.However, Bernard proposes the creation of five or six Economic Development Corporations, each one backed by a team of industrial commissioners.At the end of the day, there won't be any change in the so-called problems that arise from the current situation.Next, concerning funding, Bernard proposes a model where the first tax bill would come from the umbrella city which would then allocate part of the funding to each of the boroughs.The boroughs would also have the power to levy a uniform tax on all of their real estate property.Welcome to the two-tax-bill system! Two tax bills are the best way to ensure that costs will rise for the average citizen.It must be said that Louis Bernard has never been able to show how his proposed municipal reorganization would lead to either increased costs or savings.It seems that this aspect isn\u2019t very important.The Bernard Report deals with the issue of labour relations in a few lines.It disregards the recommendations of another report on taxation and municipal reorganization, namely, the Bédard Report, which clearly indicated that the Labour Code, and particularly articles 45 and 46, would have to be amended before any move could be made towards municipal reorganization.Louis Bernard suggests a central negotiating table for Montreal's nine boroughs and, with an unbelievable innocence, proposes allowing the other island boroughs to join this central table.You can just imagine the kind of union raiding battle that this would bring on.The Montreal unions would try to integrate workers from the surrounding boroughs into their ranks.Of course, the boroughs would be much more permeable to this type of operation than are the current municipalities, as each has its own accreditation.This would bring on a war between rivals, with the double effect of slowing down productivity and then, of course, increasing costs, which means rising taxes.In the report\u2019s conclusions, Bernard indicates a desire to work towards a fairer tax system.Everyone agrees with this objective.However, the fact that the suburban cities already contribute $450 million through the MUC, and receive $300 million in services is quickly forgotten.A transfer system already exists that sends $150 million from the island suburbs to the city of Montreal.Is it enough?It seems not.It would be easier to prove this and then adjust the transfer payments accordingly.Morcover, the new Montreal Metropolitan Community should also be called upon to participate financially.Municipal politicians do not have a mandate to dissolve their cities.Those who do not understand this will, because of their weakness, suffer the reprobation of their electors.It would be much simpler to modernize the statutes of the Montreal Urban Community and create, for example, an elected chair and a smaller and more efficient assembly.This would be much less complicated than turning the whole metropolitan region upside down.(continued from page 6) the saviour of our destiny, with a baggage of experience and knowledge in the political affairs of the province.I am also sure that none of us who lived through those days, will ever forget that blander.Mme Robillard\u2019s policy of \u201cdoing nothing is better\u201d almost cost us our national unity, had it not been for the intervention of a well-intentioned group of business people who realized at the last minute that we were in deep trouble and organized at great expense a unity rally in downtown Montreal, bringing in hundred of busses from all over to show their solidarity with the people of Quebec.Today, we would no doubt no longer be a Canadian province and have all kinds of civil unrest! It always amazes me at how differently the politicians think from normal people.Had Mme.Robillard been a top executive with some large corporation rather than a federal minister, they would have given her the boot after such flop.But not in politics! Instead she was actually rewarded and promoted every time the prime minister shuffled his cabinet, and became the president of the treasury board and minister in charge of infrastructure, no less.Don\u2019t you think that all this sound like a fairy tale?Only in politics, eh!?The prime minister has called a needless election; 1 hope that the people of Westmount will remember all these things this time around.Voting is a very important part of democracy.For the sake of decency, let's show that we take this election seriously, and do not forget who lied to us in the past.Gabe Omassi Rosemount Avenue L abed - 0007 \u2018Z JSQUISAON ACPSINY]L - WIODJIUILIEXSJUNOUNSIM MAS - ¥INIINYXT INNONISIM IHL Page 8 - THE wesT MOUNT EXAMINER - www.westmountexaminer.com - Thursday, November 2, 2000 LOCAL NEWS Antiquités Phyllis Friedman Quality\"Antiques and Accessories Estate Appraisals gPurchas RS Interior Resign Service OUR NEW LOCATIO 1476 SHERBROOKE W.Robillard opens campaign HQ Confident but cautious incumbent MP looks to increase majority azo DESIGNER FABRICS AT DISCOUNT PRICES oo WAVERLY 7,000 Yards in Stock™ Draperies, upholstery, slipcovers, bedspreads, & duvet-covers made to measure, co-ordinating Jabric & wall paper sat 2 Kathryn Osborne CEI Eg 40203297 1357 GREENE AVE, 2nd FL.TEL 931-1357 MONDAY-SATURDAY, 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM WESTMOUNT.On Edgehill, Rd.Extraordinary views for this : i magnificent property on a very § desirable street.Lovely woodwork, paneling, fireplaces and ; 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The Abbey family of 40 Windsor; the Dingemans of 38 Windsor; Donna Hinchcliff of 30 Windsor; Diana and Keith Martin of 24 Windsor; Ron Benveniste of 467 Victoria; Laura French of 423 Grosvenor; Lisa Schoela of 15 Aberdeen; Shira and Ariel Charney of 12 Melbourne; The Cherney family of 24 Melbourne; Cynthia and Raphael Bennett of 343 Lansdowne; The Jurak family of 558 Roslyn; Jane Silverstone Segal of 4 Murray; The Zipkins of 639 Belmont; Susan and Sydney Cohen of 650 Carleton; The Tsantrizos family of 6 Renfrew; the Ornstein family of 8 Renfrew; Eric Melka of 19 Grenville; Beth Shore of 3682 The Boulevard; Yvonne Masse of 619 Murray Hill, Louis Leblanc of 71 Belmont Crescent; The Schillers of 21 Shorncliffe; The Diggs family of 74 Bruce; and Vaughan Butler of 106 Lewis.Honourable mentions were awarded to: The gang from 439 Grosvenor, costumed residents who collectively decorated their apartment building and welcomed trick-or-treaters; 16 Melbourne; 551 Prince Albert; 475 Prince Albert; 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725-5295 Montreal's largest showroom! 40009280 40009396 Page 10 - THE WESTMOUNT EXAMINER - www.westmountexaminer.com - Thursda pr ROY Keeping Westmount A CITY matters OD oom ®\u201d \"TPR a + \u201cLam very proud of Westmount 's pesticide-free environment.| can walk in our City's many parks and along our beautiful streets knowing | am not being poisoned.Many of vo er me Fey WN IVs 0D Westmount's citizens have worked hard on making our neighbourhood safe for raising children and walking dogs.Reintroducing pesticide use in Westmount would be a big step backward for me, so I'll be voting \"No\" in the upcoming referendum.\u201d Jennifer Patton, Westmount resident and Chairman of the Environmental Committee of the Healthy City Project It matters to you If Westmount becomes just another district of Montreal, taxes will go up and local services will suffer.Nl on November 19th Photo: Paul Stewart eo ai kmrebisee LL 3bey - 0007 \u20187 13qWar0oN EPUNYL - WOYIBUILIEXSUNOUNSIM MMM - YINHAYXT INNONLSIM FHL LOCAL NEWS Westmount High prepares for annual book fair By Marilynn Vanderstay volunteers drove to McGill University to load the largest part of the collection of books that will be sold at the tenth annual Westmount High School Book Fair next week.O: a bright, sunny Friday in October, Franciso Uribe and fellow The team picked up 30 to 40 boxes of books to sell at the sale, the second largest book fair in the city.Uribe, who works in the library at McGill, got involved in the book fair a decade ago when his son, Lukes Uribe-Clark, started grade 8 at WHS.He attended a parents committee meeting to find out how he could get involved in volunteering, particularly in fundraising, and having some experience in co-coordi- nating book fairs, he offered his services to coordinate such an event for the high school.Since he worked at the McGill library, he solicited and received the remnants of their annual sale.Over the years he also solicited books from local book stores such as Paragraphe, the Double Hook and Nicholas Hoare, all the while developing a team of reliable volunteers such as Debra Adler and Deborah Van Wyck.Throughout the year, Uribe and his team pick up books from estates, moving and garage sales and collections.Then, three to four weeks before the sale, they do the big pick-up at McGill.The night before the WHS sale, parent and student volunteers gather in the gymnasium to unpack anywhere from 100 to 120 boxes of books.They sort the books by subject, weeding out those unworthy for sale, which are re-boxed and sent to Montreal Paper Recycling.Volunteers are rewarded by having first pick of the books, paying the regular book fair price of 50 cents and up per item.That same night, WHS librarian Wendy Hayes has an opportunity to choose books for the school library, looking out for titles on the curriculums, reference books and novels that are in high demand, or have been well read and need to be replaced.The book fair raises between $900 and $1,700 annually for the library.Hayes uses that money to purchase computer software and books that are not in the budget.Of the four computers in the library, two were bought with profits from the book fair.\u201cFifty to 75 books worth about $1,000 are chosen each year that go directly to the library,\u201d said Uribe.\u201cThat thousand dollars alone almost doubles the benefit of the book fair for the school.\u201d The books are set out on tables that extend halfway down the corridor outside the gym.On the morning of the sale, students and staff have the opportunity to shop during breaks.Some teachers give their students time to shop during class time.Ninety five per cent of the books sell for 50 cents each, and there is a table of special books that sell for between $1 and $5.This year\u2019s WHS Book Fair is scheduled for next Thursday, Nov.9, between 3 and 8:30 p.m.Since it is the first night of parent-teacher interviews, it is the busiest day of the school year, and parents usually browse the titles while waiting for interviews.They can also nibble on baked goods and refreshments sold by the WHS student council.\u201cThe parents are, in essence, a captive audience,\u201d said Uribe.\u201cEveryone can find something that interests them.\u201d The Book Fair is not only open to the parents.The community is invited to shop starting at 3 p.m.\u201cIt is a fun event and you can get some great buys,\u201d said parent committee member Sandra Emberly, who always stocks up on her supply of good reads.After it is all over, and the last parent has met with the teachers and bought a few books, the volunteers start the task of re-packing the remaining books.Various community groups, including the Centre Greene and others setting up libraries are invited to come and sort through the leftovers.The volunteers still pack away 30 to 40 boxes of good books to use as the seed for next year\u2019s sale.Those interested in donating those books stored forever in their basement are invited to bring them to Westmount High School up until the day of the sale.Uribe is still available to arrange for pick up.For more information on the WHS Book Fair, call 933-2701.~~ Gotatip\u201d ___ Gall 484-7588 ext.32_ WE DELIVER HON.LUCIENNE ROBILLARD, PC, MP.WESTMOUNT - VILLE-MARIE President of the Treasury Board and Minister responsible for Infrastructure 2360 Notre-Dame West, Suite 300 Montreal, Quebec H3J IN4 Telephone (514) 283-2013 e-mail: robilll @ parl.ge.ca 40103451 485-4888 Airport reservations 100% Guaranteed or your trip is free*!!! 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Trust Po I m 3 wy = = © Cc 7 Z | AES ; Z = ê 3 2 c 2 ® 8 2 3 ® n o 3 = g a 2 Zz Q 3 3 g N hs [=] 2 © ' 2 I] @ ® [ Ww LOCAL NEWS Westmount High prepares for annual book fair By Marilynn Vanderstay volunteers drove to McGill University to load the largest part of the collection of books that will be sold at the tenth annual Westmount High School Book Fair next week.O: a bright, sunny Friday in October, Franciso Uribe and fellow The team picked up 30 to 40 boxes of books to sell at the sale, the second largest book fair in the city.Uribe, who works in the library at McGill, got involved in the book fair a decade ago when his son, Lukes Uribe-Clark, started grade 8 at WHS.He attended a parents committee meeting to find out how he could get involved in volunteering, particularly in fundraising, and having some experience in co-coordi- nating book fairs, he offered his services to coordinate such an event for the high school.Since he worked at the McGill library, he solicited and received the remnants of their annual sale.Over the years he also solicited books from local book stores such as Paragraphe, the Double Hook and Nicholas Hoare, all the while developing a team of reliable volunteers such as Debra Adler and Deborah Van Wyck.Throughout the year, Uribe and his team pick up books from estates, moving and garage sales and collections.Then, three to four weeks before the sale, they do the big pick-up at McGill.The night before the WHS sale, parent and student volunteers gather in the gymnasium to unpack anywhere from 100 to 120 boxes of books.They sort the books by subject, weeding out those unworthy for sale, which are re-boxed and sent to Montreal Paper Recycling.Volunteers are rewarded by having first pick of the books, paying the regular book fair price of 50 cents and up per item.That same night, WHS librarian Wendy Hayes has an opportunity to choose books for the school library, looking out for titles on the curriculums, reference books and novels that are in high demand, or have been well read and need to be replaced.The book fair raises between $900 and $1,700 annually for the library.Hayes uses that money to purchase computer software and books that are not in the budget.Of the four computers in the library, two were bought with profits from the book fair.\u201cFifty to 75 books worth about $1,000 are chosen each year that go directly to the library,\u201d said Uribe.\u201cThat thousand dollars alone almost doubles the benefit of the book fair for the school.\u201d The books are set out on tables that extend halfway down the corridor outside the gym.On the morning of the sale, students and staff have the opportunity to shop during breaks.Some teachers give their students time to shop during class time.Ninety five per cent of the books sell for 50 cents each, and there is a table of special books that sell for between $1 and $5.This year\u2019s WHS Book Fair is scheduled for next Thursday, Nov.9, between 3 and 8:30 p.m.Since it is the first night of parent-teacher interviews, it is the busiest day of the school year, and parents usually browse the titles while waiting for interviews.They can also nibble on baked goods and refreshments sold by the WHS student council.\u201cThe parents are, in essence, a captive audience,\u201d said Uribe.\u201cEveryone can find something that interests them.\u201d The Book Fair is not only open to the parents.The community is invited to shop starting at 3 p.m.\u201cIt is a fun event and you can get some great buys,\u201d said parent committee member Sandra Emberly, who always stocks up on her supply of good reads.After it is all over, and the last parent has met with the teachers and bought a few books, the volunteers start the task of re-packing the remaining books.Various community groups, including the Centre Greene and others setting up libraries are invited to come and sort through the leftovers.The volunteers still pack away 30 to 40 boxes of good books to use as the seed for next year\u2019s sale.Those interested in donating those books stored forever in their basement are invited to bring them to Westmount High School up until the day of the sale.Uribe is still available to arrange for pick up.For more information on the WHS Book Fair, call 933-2701.- Gotatip?Pray Call 484-7523 ext.38 WE DELIVER ; HON.LUCIENNE ROBILLARD, PC, MP.WESTMOUNT - VILLE-MARIE President of the Treasury Board and Minister responsible for Infrastructure 2360 Notre-Dame West, Suite 300 Montreal, Quebec H3J IN4 Telephone (514) 283-2013 e-mail: robilll@parl.qe.ca 40103451 Airport reservations 100% Guaranteed or your trip is free*!!! 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4N- a number of recent attacks have sparked some debate over the 8 n \u201cThere have been no recommendations to council, and I don\u2019t think that city council was gung ho on passing any certification that night,\u201d city councillor Barbara Moore said of a question asked at a recent council meeting.Instead, she added, the City has lately been focussing all of its energy on the Nov.19 referendum on the Bernard Report.The question about tougher penalties for canines was posed during the question period at October\u2019s city council meeting, when resident Cathy Baran lobbied council to introduce stricter dog control laws after a rotweiller attacked her 14-pound Lhasa apso mix last August.\u201c(Council has asked) for administration to find out what the powers of a municipality are in terms of regulating dogs, and does a municipality in fact have the authority to ban a certain breed of dog-without even getting to the next discussion of whether we should or shouldn't,\u201d said Director General Bruce St.Louis.St.Louis said that while some municipalities have adopted such laws, it does not necessarily follow that Westmount will also adopt stricter controls.\u201cMunicipalities are creatures of the provincial government and we can only have municipal legislation that is empowered to us by them,\u201d St.Louis said.Bridget Blackader, president of the Westmount Dog Owners Association.isn\u2019t convinced that a law is the way to go.\u201cI think it is a quick fix that probably doesn\u2019t address the real concern,\u201d she said, adding that she wasn\u2019t even sure of the reason for adopting such bylaws.\u201cWhat's the worry?\u201d she asked.\u201cI'm not sure what's being chased here.\u201d Blackader said training and environment play a major role in a dog's behaviour.\u201cYou bring up your dog like you would bring up your kid,\u201d she said.\u201cThey need basic, consistent guidelines and a secure environment.\u201d Blackader said the two aspects together are needed so that a dog knows limits and acceptable behaviour, \u201cre-applied in a gentle but firm and consistent manner-exactly like bringing up kids.\u201d \u201cI think (the City) would be well advised to consult with dog behaviourists, vets, trainers, and see whether there\u2019s something along the lines of reinforcing ownership requirements,\u201d Blackader said.\u201cNothing is being considered; the only question to us was whether or not we have the right to do it,\u201d St.Louis said.\u201cThe debate as to whether or not it is right is yet to come.\u201d centre greene greene avenue community centre É \u2018 r 3 in you | Planing \u201c05?poliday part Call us! We ve prepared a wi estive ment and 40205061 Please join us for a special FUND-RAISING EVENING in support of the NEW MUHC Cedars Breast Centre at the ROYAL VICTORIA HOSPITAL in collaboration with the MONTREAL GENERAL HOSPITAL RESTAURANT ~~.a Transition TE To CY TENE 4785 Sherbrooke Street West Corner of Grosvenor Wednesday, November 8th, 2000 18% of your total invoice before taxes will be donated by La Transition to benefit the construction of the NEW state-of-the-art breast centre at the Royal Vic Come and learn about this exciting project A gastronomic menu influenced by the region of Emilia Romagna, Italy will be offered For reservations, please call 514-933-1000 For further information, please contact: The Royal Victoria Hospital Foundation at 514-843-1543 | writ Reservations: 4075, Ste-Catherine West, Westmount Tel: 937-3884 me \u2014 \u2014 \u2014 cm 10009300 ZL beg - 0007 \u20187 15GWAAON AePsiny] - WOY IBUILIEXAIUNOLIISIM AMA - YINIINWXT LNNOWLSIAN IHL aman pan, \u2019 Page 18 - THE WESTMOUNT EXAMINER - www.westmountexaminer.com - Thursday, November 2, 2000 Consultation référendaire a Westmount Westmount Dimanche le 19 novembre Objectif Consultation Suite au dépôt du rapport Bernard qui recommande la création d\u2019une ville à la grandeur de l'île, le Conseil municipal de la ville de Westmount a décidé de consulter sa population sur cette question.Le Scrutin Le dimanche 19 novembre 2000 9h à 19h Le vote par anticipation Le vote par anticipation aura lieu : dimanche le 12 novembre et lundi le 13 novembre de midi à 20h à l'hôtel de ville au 4333 Sherbrooke ouest Le vote par anticipation est pour : * le personnel électoral * toute personne handicapée et * toute personne qui a des motifs de croire qu\u2019elle sera absente ou incapable de voter le 19 novembre.Preuve d\u2019identité Pour voter, par anticipation ou lors du référendum, vous devrez vous identifier en présentant l\u2019un des trois documents suivants : carte d'assurance-maladie, permis de conduire ou passeport canadien.Qui peut voter lors de la consultation référendaire?Toute personne qui, lors du vote et le 19 novembre, est domiciliée à Westmount, est âgée de 18 ans ou plus, de citoyenneté canadienne et domiciliée au Québec depuis au moins 6 mois.ou Toute personne qui, lors du vote et le 19 novembre, n\u2019est pas domiciliée à Westmount mais qui depuis 12 mois, est propriétaire d'un immeuble ou occupant d\u2019un établissement d\u2019entreprise à Westmount ( pour des renseignements spécifiques quant à l\u2019'admissibilité, veuillez téléphoner au numéro de téléphone inscrit plus bas).Cartes de rappel é Des cartes de rappel seront envoyées à tous les électeurs inscrits sur la liste référendaire après le 7 novembre 2000.Cette carte indiquera à chaque électeur à quel endroit voter.Qu\u2019arrive-t-il si mon nom n\u2019est pas sur la liste?Si votre nom n\u2019est pas sur la liste référendaire mais que vous êtes éligible à voter, vous pouvez quand même voter.En présentant une preuve d'identité et de domicile, vous pourrez quand même voter lors du vote par anticipation ou le jour du scrutin à l\u2019hôtel de ville au 4333 Sherbrooke ouest.Renseignements De plus amples renseignements peuvent être obtenus sur le site web de la ville à www.westmount.org ou en communiquant avec le bureau du président de la consultation référendaire durant les heures d'affaires de 8h30 à 16h30, lundi au vendredi.989-5414 The Westmount Referendum We stmount Sunday, November 19 Purpose.Consultation Following publication of the Bernard Report which recommends the creation of a new island-wide city of Montreal, the City Council of Westmount is planning to consult its citizens on the issue.Voting on Referendum Day Sunday, November 19, 2000 9 a.m.to 7 p.m.The Advance Poll Advance polls will take place: Sunday.November 12 and Monday, November 13 12 Noon to 8 p.m.City Hall, 4333 Sherbrooke Street The advance poll is for : election officers * handicapped persons * persons who will be absent or unable to vote on Referendum Day.Proof of identity All voters at the Advance Poll or on Referendum Day must provide proof of identity: either their medicare card, driver's licence or Canadian passport.Who may vote in the referendum?Anyone who, on the day that they vote and on November 19, is domiciled in Westmount, 18 years of age or over, is a Canadian citizen and has been domiciled in Quebec for at least 6 months.or Anyone who, on the day that they vote and on November 19, is NOT domiciled in Westmount, but for the past 12 months has owned property or occupied a commercial establishment in Westmount.(For specific information, call the number listed below.) Reminder cards All eligible voters whose names have been entered on the Referendum List can expect to receive a reminder card after November 7.This card will also include the location of the polling station.How to vote if not entered Persons eligible to vote but whose names are not on@ the list, should not worry.They are still able to cast a ballot by providing proof of identity and domicile at City Hall, 4333 Sherbrooke Street, at the Advance Poll and on November 19.Inquiries Further information may be obtained from the city Web site at www.westmount.org or by contacting the Returning Office during City Hall hours, 8:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.989-5414 \u201cme EE a UNS EE PE Ram mee LOCAL NEWS Westmount unveils its referendum question (continued from page 1) \u201cIn the rest of the world referenda are required for any municipal amalgamation.Only here can they get away with the stroke of the pen with wiping out 127 years of history\u201d More than 300 volunteers are helping with the referendum campaign, which has set up headquarters in the Westmount Lawn Bowling Clubhouse at the corner of Sherbrooke and Kensington, adjacent to City Hall.The \u2018No\u2019 side has adopted \u201cHands Off My City\u201d as its slogan.About half of Westmount\u2019s population: of 20,000 will be eligible to vote.Trent estimated that as many as 50 per cent of eligible voters would exercise their right.Following last month's release of the Bernard Report, which recommends the imination of eight Montreal Island municipalities with the conversion of the remaining ones\u2014including Westmount\u2014into City of Montreal districts, the Parti Quebecois government is expected to table legislation Nov.15 making the proposals official.\u201cThe two premises, that in order to compete internationally we have to somehow eliminate cities on the island and to eliminate conflicts between mayors we have to eliminate mayors, it seems to me are very specious arguments,\u201d Trent said, referring to the Bernard Report\u2019s main arguments.\u201cA lot of these recommendations don\u2019t come out clearly and the effect on our city is not that clear.The fact that we do retain most of our responsibilities has tended to be a bit like chloroform for a lot of the municipal actors on the island of Montreal.The problem is we won't have any powers to continue to run the city properly and we'll have what (Montreal North) Mayor Ryan has called amalgamation in slow motion.\u201d Trent denied a reporter\u2019s suggestion that the absence of a \u2018Yes\u2019 committee indicates the referendum campaign is one-sided.\u201cI can depend on Mr.Bourque to handle the Yes campaign very easily,\u201d said Trent.\u201cThe preamble to our question was written to be fair and to represent the Bernard Report.If based on that nobody comes forth, what can we do?The issue is not to have propaganda and the question, our preamble and our literature reflect that.\u201d Jennifer Patton, one of a half-dozen or so Westmount residents spotlighted in a poster campaign against the proposed mergers, told the press conference that one of her main concerns was the possibility of losing the environmental protection NOTICE OF ADOPTION BY-LAW 1287 AVIS D\u2019ADOPTION REGLEMENT 1287 Westmount AVIS PUBLIC est par les présentes PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to all donné à tous ceux qui peuvent être con- who may be concerned that By-law 1287 cernés que le Règlement 1287 intitulé entitled \u201cBY-LAW TO FURTHER «RÈGLEMENT VISANT À MODIFIER AMEND BY-LAW 1084 CONCERN- DE NOUVEAU LE RÈGLEMENT 1084 ING THE POWER TO AUTHORIZE CONCERNANT LE POUVOIR D'AU- THE EXPENDITURE OF MUNICIPAL she said is available in Westmount.\u201cI really enjoy the fact that I can walk the streets and parks of Westmount knowing that my neighbours are not putting pesticides all over the lawn and that the place is cleaner than if I was in a suburb where they were doing that,\u201d Patton said.\u201cI would hate to belong to the City of Montreal where there's free rein to put down these poisons.I don't understand how Mayor Bourque\u2014who's a gardener\u2014 allows pesticides to be used in his city.That's why I say, \u2018Hands off my city!\u201d The City of Westmount is actively seeking volunteers to help with the No campaign.Those interested in participating are asked to call 931-1111.LUS he ou: od TTS A, LE A a (14 à ThE EEOC QOVPIIIRNL 18 PRIN J) rai the Cy free c Co : of {es 3 Nf Ie ropaised Wan wide City of Mentea!; À NM PNG Qe 2 phan HY à plane pe | | Fe Le ofavene St Bd ar > ae È.\" \" Le pow agree hi vo i ol | EN y ak Mayor Peter Trent goes over the referendum question for the media at Monday's press conference in the Westmount Lawn Bowling Clubhouse.PUBLIC NOTICE OF ADOPTION BY-LAW 1285 AVIS PUBLIC AVIS D\u2019ADOPTION REGLEMENT 1285 Westmount PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to all who may be concerned that By-law 1285 entitled \u201cBY-LAW TO FURTHER AMEND BY-LAW 978 TO REGULATE ZONING IN THE CITY OF WESTMOUNT (ANTENNAE)\" was adopted by the Municipal Council of Westmount at a general siting held at the City Hall on 2nd October 2000.AVIS PUBLIC est par les présentes donné à tous ceux qui peuvent être concernés que le Règlement 1285 intitulé «RÈGLEMENT VISANT À MODIFIER DE NOUVEAU LE RÈGLEMENT 978 VISANT A RÉGLEMENTER LE ZONAGE DANS LA VILLE DE WESTMOUNT (ANTENNES)» été adopté par le Conseil municipal de la ville de Westmount, lors d\u2019une séance générale tenue à l'Hôtel de Ville le 2 octobre 2000.L'objet et le but dudit règlement est de modifier le règlement 978 alin - The object and purpose of the said By-law is to amend the Zoning By-law 978 m order to: - de stipuler qu'aucun permis n\u2019est exigé pour - to specify, among other things, that no permit TORISER DES DÉPENSES DE FONDS MUNICIPAUX» a été adopté par le Conseil municipal de la ville de Westmount, lors d\u2019une séance spéciale tenue à l'Hôtel de Ville le 30 octobre 2000.L'objet et le but dudit règlement est de déléguer au greffier de la ville le pouvoir d'autoriser des dépenses ou contrats ayant trait aux élections et référendums consultatifs.Ledit règlement entre en vigueur conformément à la loi.Toute personne intéressée peut consulter ledit règlement et en obtenir copie au bureau du greffier de la ville de Westmount.4333, rue Sherbrooke ouest, Westmount.Québec, du lundi au vendredi, inclusivement, durant les heures d\u2019affaires, soit de 8 h 30 à 16 h 30.DONNÉ à Westmount, Québec, ce 2e jour de novembre 2000.FUNDS\u201d was adopted by the Municipal Council of Westmount at a special sitting held at the City Hall on 30th October 2000.The object and purpose of the said Bylaw is to delegate to the City Clerk the power to authorize expenditures or contracts relating to elections and/or consultative referenda.The said by-law comes into force according to law.Any interested person may consult the said By-law and obtain copies thereof at the Office of the City Clerk of Westmount.4333 Sherbrooke Street West, Westmount, Quebec, from Monday to Friday, inclusive, during regular office hours, 8:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m.GIVEN at Westmount, Quebec.this 2nd of November 2000.Me Marie-France Paquet Greffier de la ville / City Clerk 40009408 installer une antenne de type satellite, à condition: (1) qu\u2019elle ait un diamètre de 18 pouces où moins; (ii) qu\u2019elle se trouve sur une loiture-lerrasse, sur le plancher d'un balcon où à l'arrière d'un site: Git) qu'elle ne soit pas visible dela vote publique: et (iv) que le propriétaire de l'immeuble donne la permission d'installer ladite antenne.- de stipuler que pas plus d\u2019une antenne ne devra être installée sur tout immeuble où site, celle-ci devant être de type satellite et avoir un diamètre de 18 pouces ou moins.Ledit règlement entre en vigueur conformément à la loi.Toute personne intéressée peut consulter ledit règlement ct en obtenir copie au bureau du greffier de la ville de Westmount, 4333, rue Sherbrooke ouest, Westmount, Québec, du lundi au vendredi, inclusivement, durant les heures d'affaires.soit de 8 h 30 à 16 h 30.DONNÉ à Westmount, Québec.ce 2c jour de novembre 2000.is required to install a sateHlite-to-carth antenna provided that: (i) it has a diameter of ES inches or less; (i) its located on a at rool, on the floor of a balcony or at the rear of à site, (uit is not visible from the public way: and fiv) the owner of the immoveable property grants permission to install said antenna, - to specify that no more than one antenna shall be installed on any immovable or site other than a satellite-to-earth antenna which has à diameter of 18 inches or less.\u201d The said by-law comes into force according 10 law.Any interested person may consult the said Bylaw and obtain copies thereof at the Office of the City Clerk of Westmount, 4333 Sherbrooke Street West, Westmount, Quebec, from Monday to Friday.inclusive, during regular office hours, 8:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m.GIVEN at Westmount, Quebec, this 2nd day of November 200).Me Marie-France Paquet 40003407 61 bry - 0007 7 13qwaroN \u2018\u201cKepuny] - WOTISUNVEXSIUNOUNISIM MAN - HININVXI INNONLSIM IHL A rrr A Ar A En Le @ 20 - THE WESTMOUNT EXAMINER - www.westmountexaminer.com - Thursday, November 2, 2000 Westmount's changing café scene By Paul Conner ittle more than a decade ago, the coffee shop landscape on Westmount's Sherbrooke Street looked a lot different.Only three places existed back then\u2014the A.L.Van Houtte, the Café Gourmet and Miss Westmount, which was more of a diner.Flash forward through the 1990s, and that entire scene has changed.Bistro Westmount replaced Van Houtte, at least in name, Café Gourmet added a coffee bar, and Miss Westmount closed down.Adding to the mix were a Dunkin\u2019 Donuts, which came and went, le Patisserie de Gascogne, a Second Cup, and the newest arrival, a Java U.A little math and a short walk down the street leaves five there today.In Build a portfolio of leading funds in one purchase with the TD Managed Assets Program that time, Westmount hasn\u2019t grown, but its coffee culture certainly has.In fact, the number of coffee shops has dramatically increased across North America.Big chains have taken advantage, making their establishments not only a daily fix, but places to meet and relax.\u201cIt\u2019s an activity and a friendly product,\u201d says Rita Stafford, owner of Café Gourmet.\u201cIt has that tag on it that \u2018I stopped,\u2019 that people aren\u2019t just running around all day.\u201d Coffee shops have become a place for younger and older crowds alike.They have become a destination without the pressure of a bar or formality of a full meal.Says Second Cup owner Christian Lapointe about his clientele, \u201cIn the morning, it's professionals going to work.At night, it\u2019s a meeting place.\u201d % { Choosing mutual funds can be difficult work.The range of funds seems infinite.And the effort of finding those funds that fit with your investment strategy 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TD MAP is a program that offers diversified and professionally managed mutual fund portfolios.Using our questionnaire, We review your investment needs and risk tolerance.Next, we recommend a portfolio of leading funds which are carefully monitored and re-balanced when necessary to help keep the portfolio\u2019s objective on track.And i all the portfolios are no load with no buy or sell commissions.\u201d Ask us about TD MAP.It might just be one of the best choices you cver make! www .tdwaterhouse.ca And in the afternoon, he said, it is a place where mothers with carriages often come to have a change of scenery.On a larger scale, coffee establishments along this stretch of Sherbrooke have bred new life into the neighbourhood.People have a reason to stop in the area, even if they had no specific intention to shop.\u201cI think it\u2019s an improvement to the area,\u201d says Gerard Fellerath, co- owner of Folklore I and a member of the business community in Westmount for 25 years.\u201cIt makes it a more pleasant area to wander around.\u201d Fellerath says it is difficult to quantify whether having coffee shops has increased sales for other stores in the area, but notes that it definitely adds to the neighbourhood\u2019s atmosphere and variety of businesses.The coffee movement is not unique to Westmount, but the approach is.In a mainly residential neighbourhood, the emphasis is on quality and variety of options.Each establishment has sought its own target market.Café Gourmet sells coffee products and associated tea and biscuit-type foods, and also offers a the small in- house coffee bar service with soups and cakes.The Patisserie de Gascogne, by contrast, considers itself more of a pastry store than a coffee establishment.The small restaurant operation is more of a sampler of what else the store offers than an end to itself.In fact, only two of its four city-wide locations offer the counter service.The Second Cup is the most traditional \u2018coffee shop\u2019 of the five, focusing primarily on the sale of beverages and offering some small food items.Bistro Westmount serves A.L.Van Houtte coffee and makes soups, sandwiches, and salads for a lunch and light dinner crowd.It is an intermediary between the others and the oldest of the five.Finally, Java U is both a coffee shop and a bistro.\u201cWhat we offer is a full-service café during the day and the neighbourhood bistro,\u201d says owner Charles Bennett.\u201cIt\u2019s a different concept.(At night), every dish is made from scratch.\u201d The key in Westmount is to combine a unique product with an inviting atmosphere.The Dunkin\u2019 Donuts didn\u2019t survive, according to the various other owners, because its product and décor were not well suited to the neighbourhood.Says Laurie Craig, a customer enjoying a rare warm fall day outside, \u201cSome places have better ambiance than others.Feeling comfortable and not being pushed out is important to me.\u201d Artisans\u2019 Festival set for next weekend Westmounters skilled at crafting beautiful objects will show off their work this weekend when the city stages the Westmount Artisans\u2019 Festival.On Sat.and Sunday Nov.11 and 12 from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m., the annual exhibition and sale at Victoria Hall will feature the work of 34 Westmount artisans.The price of admission is non-per- ishable food items being collected for the needy.According to organizers of the event, crafts are handmade objects created for utility, decoration or as a vehicle of the maker's imagination.\u2018They are the linking of skill and substance.Crafts are a part of our heritage and a community treasure.\u201d The following artisans and their work will be featured: Susan Alain.knitted scarves, small books; Karen Bingel, Christmas tree decorations; Jennifer Callaghan, painted children\u2019s furniture; Ann Cecil, recycled coverlets; Matthieu Cheminée, silver jewellery; Bryna Cohen and Judy Pell, buttercrunch; Contactivity, handicrafts; Barbara Covington, handicrafts; Suzie Cram, decorative painting; Judith Dallegret, quilting, hooked rugs, matched Knitting; Elissa Dallegret, Elissa's Café; Sara Day, ceramics; Carole Fridman, lamps; Cynthia Gatien and Jayne Allister, floorcloths and painted furniture.Also featured will be Lola Gordon.photographic cards; Lynda Gould, fimo jewellery, small books; Joan Graham, photographic cards; Andrée Halsey, knitted dolls; Mary Hooper, ceramics; Madeleine Lajambe, handmade books; Margaret LeGallaisg weaving; Renata Mason, jewellea - brooches; Lois Morris, beaded jewellery and artwork; Maureen Peffer, dolls; Anne Robinson and Selma Incesulu, linocut cards, placemats; Pola Spiegel, handpainted silk scarves; Ilyse Segal, baby quilts and bibs, catcards, buttons; Ruth Starr and Lorna Kalmin, monks\u2019 mirrors; Sylvana Vincenzi, découpage; Flora- Lee Wagner, painted furniture, toys. Ad ot pd Ae \u201cTHE IDEAL LANDSCAPE\u201d Seu way \u201cirohitals by Marilynn Vanderstay eter Krausz's latest exhibition, \u2018Cantl\u2019, is a visit to familiar yet unfamiliar landscapes in the Mediterranean.The wall-to-wall paintings are visions of rolling amber vistas, lush green Cyprus trees and roads that end abruptly, which, at first look, reflect the warmth and perhaps freedom of landscapes which are not exactly as they were, but are, from the artist's perspective, \u201cbefore they were transformed by humanity.\u201d But.as the artist continues to explain his works, \u201cThat transformation can be either in the way man treats the environment itself, or.through our own memories or milestones of our mental terrain.The ultimate role of landscape is as a potential map of the inner self.\u201d Which makes landscapes to Krausz, visual reflections of our own memories.Canti is the artist\u2019 most recent series presently being exhibited at the Galerie Bellefeuille on Greene Avenue.What was intriguing about e- exhibition was not so much the xhibition of rich, warm colors, which is delightful in and of itself, but that it lulls the viewer into remembering his or her own experiences with landscape.Guests at the vernissage were heard over and over again commenting on remembering this location or that in Spain.in Italy or in Sicily, when in fact the paintings are combinations of landscapes of all those places and more.\u201cAn ideal landscape is, in actuality, a balanced relationship between Nature and Man and it is perhaps this type of Paradise which I endeavor to find in my works,\u201d Krausz continues to explain.\u201cThe Canti series, as with the previous series \u2018Breviaire Mediterraneen\u2019 and \u2018Landscape and Memory\u2019, refers by its title, to literary works which have inspired me during the period of development of this new corpus: Dante\u2019s \u2018Divine Comedy\u2019.The titles of each work are verses of the Songs (Canti) , which make up Purgatory (Purgatorio) and Paradise (Paradiso).It is hoped that the works in this latest series succeed in combining the visual experience with that poetic experience.\u201d \u201cI am funny that way,\u201d confided the artist.\u201cI listen to music and poetry while T am painting.1 was reading Dante at the time and it moved me.The series is not an illustration of the work.however.but rather a reflection of that inspiration.\u201d CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM 450 Kensington Avenue, Westmount Telephone: (514) 937-9471 Friday evening Carlebach Service Please join us every Friday evening for a spiritually uplifting Friday evening service which 1-2 AS includes tunes composed by Rabbi Carlebach.If you would like to share a traditional Friday night dinner, please contact Rabbi Barry Gelman at 937-9471 #121.EVERYONE WELCOME As a result, the work is not a work of good versus evil, but reflections of the artist's memories of landscapes, set to the lyricisms of the Canti.The techniques applied by Krausz are soothing to the spirit.The poetic work reflects a type of lyric poetry in its 15 paintings, which are rich in colour and expanse, void of personage and commercialism.While each of the paintings are identified by two verses of Canti, the viewer is left with the freedom to foster his or her own memories of landscape and life, yet at the same dime soaking in the warmth of the Mediterranean.For the artist, the landscapes reflect his own memories of annual pilgrimages to Italy, Sicily, sports * boating ar - alla.Spain and Southern France.Krausz was born in Rumania and came to Montreal in 1970.He was the Director of the Sadie Bronfman Centre from 1980 to 1991.Presently, he is a full professor in the Visual Art section of the Art History Department at the Montreal.His installations, photographs, drawings, and paintings hang in galleries, corporate and private collections around the world.\u2018Canti\u2019, an exhibition by artist Peter Krausz, ends today at Galerie de Bellefeuille, 1367 Greene Ave, but several works will remain on display at the gallery.Info: 933-4406.nature * music CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM 450 Kensington Avenue, Westmount Telephone: (514) 937-9471 A little taste of camp.J.E.T.WEEKEND Jewish Encounter for Teens Encountering our tradition in a unique way! NOVEMBER 16th - 19th, 2000 in the Mountains of Woodbourne, New York with Rabbi Barry Gelman A fun way to spend a weekend while experiencing Jewish tradition with dozens of other teens in grades 9, 10, 11 and first year C.E.G.E.P from Montreal, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.$125.00 (everything included).sponsored and subsidized by CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM For more information please call 937-9471 #147 University of Rd - 0007 Z J8QUBAON \u201cAepsiny] - WO IAUILLBNIIUNOWISIM MMM - ¥ININYXI INNOWLSIAY IHL Lz? « Thursday, Nov.2 Collective Visions, a fundraising exhibition at the Visual Arts Centre, 350 Victoria Avenue opens with a vernissage and opening sale at 6 p.m.Exhibition runs through Nov.10.Info: 488-9558.Friday, Nov.3 .La paroisse Saint-Léon de Westmount tiendra son bazar annuel de 13h a 20h dans le sous-sol de l\u2019eglise, 330 rue Clarke (coin de Maisonneuve).Saturday, Nov.4 Samedi Greene features \u2018An Introduction to Musical Instruments\u2019 with Molly Read from Kindermusik, at Centre Greene, 1090 Greene Ave.from 11 a.m.to 12:30 p.m.$1 admission, recommended for ages 6 and under, but everyone welcome.Info: 931-6202.Westmount District Scouting holds a spaghetti dinner from 6 to 9 p.m.at Victoria Hall.All Scouters and friends of Scouting are welcome.Info: 486-8681 (evenings) or 391-3431.La paroisse Saint-Léon de Westmount tiendra son bazar annuel de 10h a 14h dans le sous-sol de l\u2019eglise, 330 rue Clarke (coin de Maisonneuve).Sunday, Nov.5 \u2018For Paul Celan\u2019: Open your ears and eyes to films and speakers who acclaim the poet who stunned the literary world with his Holocaust writing, at Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, 395 Elm Ave.at 2:30 p.m.Free admission, everyone welcome.Info: 937-3575.Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\u2019s Leisure Institute presents a video presentation of Stanley Baker's trip to Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon.Cost: $5, or $4 for members.12:30 p.m.at 450 Kensington.Info: 937-9471.Tuesday, Nov.7 Andrew Steinmetz launches his new book of poetry \u2018Histories\u2019 at the Double Hook Book Shop, 1235A g Greene Ave.from 6 to 8 p.m.Info: 932- < 5093.N Z Kastel Gallery, 1368 Greene Ave.$ presents the work of Michael Khoury Z through Nov.18.Gallery hours are # Tuesday through Saturday from 10 5 a.m.to 5:30 p.m.Info: 933-8735.Wednesday, Nov.8 Book Lover\u2019s Forum II at Temple manu-El-Beth Sholom, 395 Elm ve., presents a review of E.L.octorow\u2019s \u2018City of God\u2019 with Rabbi Leigh Lerner.Coffee at 9:30 a.m., lec- : ture at 10 a.m.Info: 937-3575.Seniors\u2019 Lunch at Centre Greene, 1090 Greene Ave.at noon.= Homecooked meal prepared and 2 served with warmth and care.$4 per £ meal, $2.50 for takeout.RSVP: 931- 3 6202.2 Information Session at the 2 Westmount YMCA, 4585 Sherbrooke, = from 3 to 5 p.m.Come learn about our a community development initiatives.RSVP to Ruth Greenbank at 931-6770 ext.226.a joi EE - www.westmountexaminer.com - Thursd NER =.trae rsevmesem \"46410400 ou \u2014R a A8 Deadlitie for submissions is Monday at noon preceding the next publication.No exceptions.Submissions may be edited or omitted for space.Breast cancer information session at the Westmount YMCA from 10 a.m.to noon.Followed by individual appointments for a self-exam.Info and registration; 931-6770 ext.227.Thursday, Nov.9 Book Sale at Westmount High School, 4350 Ste.Catherine, from 3 to 8 p.m.Thousands of titles in many subjects.Info: 933-2701.Comedy For a Cause: The Westmount YMCA hosts a fundrais- ing event at The Comedy Nest (René Lévesque Boul.Corner of St.Matthieu) with Martha Chavez as headliner.Tickets are $15, available at the Y.Saturday, Nov.11 Westmount Artisans\u2019 Festival: Exhibition and sale at Victoria Hall from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.Admission is a non-perishable food item.Sunday, Nov.12 Westmount Artisans\u2019 Festival: Exhibition and sale at Victoria Hall from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.Admission is a non-perishable food item.Monday, Nov.13 The Westmount Municipal Association holds its monthly meeting at 7 pm.in the Lawn Bowling Clubhouse, 401 Kensington Ave.Tuesday, Nov.14 The Westmount Horticultural Society meets at the Lawn Bowling Clubhouse, 401 Kensington, at 7:30 p.m.Alexander Reford will speak about the Metis Gardens and his book \u2018Des jardins oublis 1860-1960\".The talk will be preceded by the society\u2019s Annual General Meeting.Admission is free for members, and $5 for nonmembers.Info: 989-7939 Wednesday, Nov.15 The Westmount Public Library\u2019s Fall Lecture Series continues with Elaine Kalman Naves, who will read from her book (co-authored with Bryan Demchinsky) \u2018Storied Streets: Montreal in the Literary Imagination\u2019 at the library, 4574 Sherbrooke, from 7:30 to 9 p.m.Refreshments will be served.Everyone welcome.Info: 989- 5386.Saturday, Nov.18 Christmas Bazaar at St.Matthias\u2019 Church, 10 Church Hill, from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m.Attic treasures, baked goods, children\u2019s table, etc.Info: 933-4295.Sunday, Nov.19 Congregation Shaar Hashomayim'\u2019s Leisure Institute presents their Jewish book review of the month, \u201cUnravelling Saul Bellow\u2019s \u2018Ravelstein,\u201d\u201d with Ann Weinstein.Cost: $5, or $4 for members.12:30 p.mat 450 Kensington.Info: 937-9471.Tuesday, Nov.21 Meet the Candidates in the federal election at 7:30 p.m.in Victoria Hall, 4626; Sherbrooke; Co-sponsored hy the Westmount Municipal Association and the Westmount Examiner.Dr.David Suzuki will deliver this year\u2019s Mona Elaine Adilman Lecturship on the Environment, \u2018Setting the Real Bottom Line for the New Millennium\u2019 at 8 p.m.at Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 450 Kensington.Public is cordially invited.Saturday, Nov.25 Christmas Bazaar at Westmount Park Church, 4695 de Maisonneuve, from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m.Features crafts, baked goods, knitted goods, treasure table, children\u2019s table, etc.Lunch will be served.Info: 937-1146.Sunday, Nov.26 Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\u2019s Leisure Institute presents Jewish folk songs with Carol Katz on guitar and Fred Brandl on clarinet.Cost: $5, or $4 for members.12:30 p.m.at 450 Kensington.Info: 937-9471.Sunday, Dec.3 Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\u2019s Leisure Institute presents Angela Aronson, psychotherapist and lecturer, who will discuss, \u201cHappiness and Self-Esteem.\u201d Cost: $5, or $4 for members.12:30 p.m.at 450 Kensington.Info: 937-9471.Tuesday, Dec.19 Chabad of Westmount presents their second annual Jewish Women's Institute and Study Group.Every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.À catered lunch will follow.Registration is $65.At 4444 Ste-Catherine St.W.Info: 937-4772.Ongoing \u2018Russia and the Jews: The History of the Unchosen People\u2019.Come and learn about the first Jews in Russia, the pogroms of the 19th century, Jews and the Revolutions, Jews and Stalin, Jews in World War II, at Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom.395 Elm Ave.at 7:30 p.m.on Nov.1, 8.15 and 22.All welcome, free admission.Info: 937-3575.Entraide Bénévole Métro, a nonprofit organization that offers free services for seniors in the downtown and Westmount area is looking for volunteers to accompany seniors to medical appointments, do grocery shopping or drop by for friendly visists and walks.Contact Dominique or Lily at 939-9575.Centre Greene\u2019s fall programs have begun! Tumbling Tots on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 10:30 a.m.with stories, crafts, music and a whole lot more, $3/drop in.TGIF every second and fourth Friday of the month, with safe, supervised evenings of fun for kids aged 5 to 10 years.$5 per child, RSVP at 931-6202.Samedi Greene with something different every Saturday from 11 a.m.to 12:30 p.m.$1 per child.Seniors\u2019 Lunch every second and fourth Wednesday offers a delicious three- course.home-cooked meal for $4 or $2.50 take out.RSVP at 931-6202.Soccer 101: Free indoor training program of initiation to soccer (practice and games) for boys 4 and 5 years old is starting at 5 p.m.Nov.6 in a local gym.To register call coach Jan Spaniel at 931-0881.Westmount Healthy City Project: Have a health problem?Consult the health data base in the Westmount Public Library.The Westmount Youth Orchestra rehearses every Saturday morning from 10 a.m.to 1 p.m.at Victoria Hall with conductor Mark Simons.Everybody who likes to see an orchestra rehearsing is welcom to drop in between 12 and 1.The next concert will be Sunday, Dec.3 at 3 p.m.at Victoria Hall, and will include a performance of \u2018Peter and the Wolf\u201d by Serge Prokofieff.Young musicians who would like to join are invited to call Francoise Acheson at 485 3521 or Agnes Menzel at 486 2813 for more information.Overeaters Anonymous, a nonprofit self-help group welcomes anyone who wants to stop overeating.Weekly meetings at the Westmount YMCA, 4585 Sherbrooke, on Saturdays at 2:30 p.m.Info: 488-1812.Women\u2019s Writing Group is looking for new members to gently critique work, encourage creative ideas and have fun.Meets every second Tuesday at 7 p.m.in the Westmount Public Library.Info: Cathy at 489- 7643.The Orpheus Singers, a CBC prize-winning chamber chorus, is holding auditions for soloists and experienced choral singers.The group rehearses in Westmount on Monday evenings.This season\u2019s repertoire includes Bach, Josquin and Takemitsu.Info: 489-3739.Joignez-vous au Choeur Saint- Léon de Westmount! Au programme 2000-2001, venez chanter avec nous des oeuvres de la période Romantique.Renseignements et auditions, Chantal Rioux (450) 653 0037.The Interlink Intergenerational Choir is current: ly looking for seniors who like to sing in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.Rehearsals will be held weekly in Place Kensington.Info: Contactivity Centre at 932-2326.The Atwater Library Book Sale Room, 1200 Atwater, is open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from noon to 3 p.m.Quality used books at reasonable prices.Info: 935- 7344.St.Margaret\u2019s Day Centre offer?elderly people living in the community to come and enjoy quality of life doing activities and having a meal.Contact: Carol Hutton at 932-3630.Contactivity Centre needs volunteers to spend time with Westmount seniors who wish to go outdoors but are too frail to go out alone.They are also looking for volunteers with cars to drive seniors to medical appointments.Make a difference today! Info: 932-2326.The Rotary Club of Westmount meets each Wednesday at Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke, at 12:30 p.m. Ars ~* = 7 \u2018DENIM DREAMS\u2019 PROVES A GREAT SUCCESS Westmounters help raise $130,000 for homeless women By Caroline Jondahl enim Dreams, the recent art auction and cocktail party, was organized by women and featured the work of predominantly female artists.\u201cIt was remarkable that the event occurred,\u201d said one of the many Westmounters in attendance.\u201cIt's an e.\u201d way to draw people to a ause.\u201d À total of $130,000 was raised at this sold-out fundraiser, held in support of the Patricia Mackenzie Pavilion of the Old Brewery Mission.The organizing committee, chaired by Susan Lazar Hart, was happy with the amount raised and also saw that their second objective was met\u2014that of increasing awareness concerning the plight of homeless women in the community Lazar Hart brimmed with pride at the work of her committee of volunteers, comprised mostly of Westmount residents, as well as the artists who donated uniquely- designed jean jackets supplied by The GAP.Immediately following the auction, held at the Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal on October 13, her comment summed up the senti- Everyone w was smiling at the Oct.13 Denim Dreams\u2019 event ments expressed by many: \u201cIt\u2019s wonderful.\u201d It must also be said that so is Lazar Hart's personal commitment to the Pavilion, where she volunteers her time and talent in an art therapy program.Claire Kruyt, also of Westmount, underscored the purpose of the fundraising event by stating, \u201cPoverty is an issue that\u2019s very close by.Although we live in Westmount, there are single mothers with children who live precariously on the edge.We have GET IN SHAPE! We do: Health and fitness assessment.Certified personal training.Professional dietary consultation.Yoga.IE Pilates In your home, office or gym.Call us.Scott Sternthal, B.Sc.CSCS.President, U1 training UNI taning- very, very effective personal training.Tel: 514 487 6183 www.unitraining.qc.ca to break the cycle of poverty and violence.That\u2019s our main concern.\u201d Maurice Forget, the witty MC and a former Westmount resident, added that no one can not be moved by the plight of the residents and drop-ins.Forget, a corporate lawyer and director of the MUC Arts Council, was assisted in his duties by légor de Saint Hippolyte.He cajoled the guests, encouraging ample bids.Bidding was particularly exciting for cartoonist Serge Chapleau's jacket designed with a caricature of Jean Chretien wearing a Canada tie.It was also a timely item due to the upcoming federal election.Guest Jean Dubuc thought he might bid on it for his wife, a cousin of Chrétien.Another political theme was evident in Terry \u2018Aislin® Mosher's donation of jacket featuring Louise Beaudoin in a provocative pose.\u201cQuebec loves Louise,\u201d Mosher said.Ju os GC, Ret =n Leu Cy ee Mer-Sam 10am-9pm, Dim 10am-5pm University Center Shatner Bullding 3e éta As was the case with most of the donations, themes were not so much chosen to make an artistic statement,as they were to attract the highest possible bids for a worthy cause.Artist Catherine Richards, who teaches musical theatre workshops at Roslyn School and directs a women's choir, said that her jacket\u2014lined with embroidered poetry and a musical design on front and back\u2014was inspired by both the Persian rugs hanging in her living room and the traditional crafts made by women.Beautiful as it was, her jacket fetched a pretty price.Also in attendance was Rev.Robert Warren of the Old Brewery Mission.He applauded the good deeds of Rob Callard and the staff of Chez Nick in Westmount, who sponsored several meals and even came down to serve them.Warren was also beaming at the generosity shown towards the Pavilion by the artists, guests, and particularly the members of the organizing committee who made it all happen.Those wishing to contribute to the Pavilion, which is always in need of winter clothing, toiletries, art supplies and furniture, are asked to contact Felicia Katsouros at (514) 526-6446.@ 3480 Rue McTavi www.ssmu.mcgll.ca/ vultures 514) 398.6817 | \u20acT abed - 0007 \u20ac J9QUISAON AEPSINY]L - UIOD'IQUIWEXSJUNOUIISIN AV - VININVXF INNONLSIM IHL e 24 - THE WESTMOUNT EXAMINER - www.westmountexaminer.com - Thursday, November 2, 2000 Pa Pie JE ad ed Selwyn champs Luke Reid, Daniel Wilner and Adrian Gaty je = Tracy May Tutoring Patricia Rosen, BFA.B.Ed.514.575.0543 514.277.0543 - PK-6 Larly reading - Organizational skills SEC.1 & UP Reading - Writing - Geography Ilistory - Study skills - Organizational skills References available Writing - Math - French 40009349 D Skiing and Snowboarding Programs For Children & Adults : © (514) 626-6240 www.rodroy.com A A AA AA we MONT SANT: SAVER LLS ACADEMY @ Ne AE \"HOUSE November is OPEN HOUSE MONTH Parents and students wishing to tour the school and see the classrooms in action are invited to make an appointment to visit any Wednesday during the month of November between 9:00 am » and 11:00 am [J 5 RIE} KR SN ACR TS IWR LL Website: 6865 DE MAISONNEUVE WEST, MONTREAL.QUEBEC es = wan kolls or Selwyn House does it again he public speaking team from Selwyn House School has taken top honours at th international Independent Schools\u2019 Publ Speaking League competition, held in Toronto from Oct.18 to 23.\u201cWe have placed in the top ten before, but this is an exceptional performance,\u201d Headmaster Will Mitchell said of his school\u2019s three-student team, which went up against 48 other teams from Canada, the U.S., England, Scotland, Cyprus and Argentina.Daniel Wilner took part in the After-Dinner Speaking, Interpretive Reading and Newscast competitions, finishing in first, fourth and fifth place, respectively.This advanced him to the finals, where he finished third in Reading and second in After-Dinner Speaking.By finishing first in the tournament in overall score, Wilner now qualifies to compete in the world championships in Reading, England in March.Luke Reid entered the Persuasive Speaking, Interpretive Reading and Impromptu Speaking events, finishing second in the last category and advancing to the finals, where he took first place.His second overall finish allows him.to advance to the national championships, which will be held at St.John\u2019s Ravenscourt School in Winnipeg in January.Adrian Gaty competed in After-Dinner Speaking, Extemporaneous Speaking and Parliamentary Debate, in which he finished in fifth place, advancing to the finals.\u201cIt was the depth of the three-man team together\u2014 each performing expertly in every round and in every event\u2014that led to the team\u2019s finishing first,\u201d said English teacher Kathi Biggs, the team\u2019s coach.Westmount's scouts keep busy On September 29 to October 1.members of Westmount\u2019s scouting community held a district camp at Camp Weredale in St.Hippolite.It was attended by more than 100 youths and adults.including Beavers, Cubs.Scouts, Venturers.leaders and parents.It was a beautiful weekend, with the sun shining brightly and the evening was just perfect for a campfire.During the day there were many activities, including canoeing or the lake.Although this year's theme was \u2018Survivor\u2019, everyone made it back home.As a follow-up to the district camp and to continue their 90th anniversary celebrations.all Scouters and friends of Scouting in Westmount are invited to come and celebrate by attending a spaghetti dinner and dance to be held at Victoria Hall.This event will take place from 6 to 9 p.m.on Saturday.Nov.4.Although the dinner is free for everyone, donations will be accepted at the door.It is never too late to register since applications are still being accepted for both youths and volunteers.If you require additional information.contact Shirley Carreiro.at 486-8681 (preferably in the evenings) or 391- 3431 during the day.a) O0 2 FA (EN Four score plus ten: We chose Westmount as our new home By Allan Raymond mple Emanu-El's first permanent structure was built in 1892, near the site of the Windsor Hotel on Stanley Street.The activities and membership of the Congregation continued grow and a feeling began to velop that the Temple building on Stanley Street could no longer accommodate its requirements.Temple Emanu-El was the first synagogue in Westmount.Eighty years ago, property on Sherbrooke Street between Wood and Elm Avenues was acquired on Nov.10, 1910, and the new Temple commenced immediately.It was formerly dedicated on Sept.17, 1911 by Rabbi Nathan Gordon.Rabbi Gordon was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he graduated as an honour student from the University of Cincinnati and from Hebrew Union College as rabbi.Upon graduating in 1906, he was called to Temple Emanu-El, where he served for ten years before resigning the pulpit to take up the practice of law.During his pulpit years, he had also taught Oriental languages at McGill University, continuing a practice begun nearly 60 years before by Reverend A.de Sola.In 1919, he was prosecuting attorney for the City of Montreal.He was probably the only one in history who was also president of the congregation to which A postcard showing Temple Emanu-El shortly after its construction on Sherbrooke Street and Elm Avenue.eighty feet from the ground.In outward appearance it will look not unlike an Eastern mosque.The brick of which it will be constructed will be laid in alternate layers of different colors.This, when combined with the general structure of the building, will give it an oriental appearance.\u201d he had earlier ministered as rabbi.From 1923 until 1938, he served with great distinction as Temple's presiding officer and he lived in Westmount on Wood Avenue.Prior to the Temple's completion, the construction project was rhapsodized in the Canadian Jewish Times: \u201cBuilt in the form of a perfect square with its main entrance opening upon Sherbrooke Street, it will appear surmounted by a dome whose apex will be Historian Allan Raymond is the archivist of Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom.Talk about science and computers.Talk about politics and art.It's all girl talk at Trafalgar.where we provide a caring environment in which a young girl's mind can grow.SECONDARY I-V CALL US AT: 514-935-2644 Admissions@trafalgar.qc.ca www.trafalgar.qc.ca 3495 Simpson Street.Montreal Trafalgar School for Girls y questions ?\u201d the teacher asked.Up went the hands, | ecause LCC is fertile ground for inquiring minds.Bright, engaged students.Passionate, nurturing teachers.Outstanding facilities.A 90-year tradition of success.SENTE = Visit LCC yourself to see everything a great school should be.| ENTRANCE EXAMS (3-10) READINESS 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CULTURE 700 VÉHICULE 0e T ng math, n CEGEP private vels, bu- teacher phique teacher or pro- RoseMa- rs otices RAEL OF Rd.(Van y night ght.and to 3:30 usehold.L admis- vehicle uctible.ed vehi- nilies harity- a Tenants claim apartment building is crumbling (continued from page 2) shortly, as workers just discovered that they need a transformer for it.\u201cThe intercom rings, but it doesn\u2019t buzz.Now that we know that we need the transformer, it will be fixed,\u201d he said.\u201cThe way Pollack operates is to hire e serviceman and pay the first time, but when a second bill comes around, he never pays it,\u201d said Cyr.\u201cThe service then gets cut off and we're back where we started.\u201d Pollack, who bought the building in 1992, also has tenants on edge because, they say, he allowed two huge and aggressive dogs to reside on the second floor of the building, despite numerous complaints.The residents agreed that nobody uses the elevator when the dogs and their owner are inside.One resident is leaving the building, citing fear of the dogs as the reason.The tenants attest that the dogs are mistreated by their owner, which makes them aggressive and a threat to other citizens.The dogs , they say, defecate and urinate on the second floor hallway wall-to-wall carpeting, which they claim has created an unbearable odour.In the furnace room, only one furnace is operational, but is carrying a double burden as the second furnace was ruined due to lack of maintenance.\u201cThis is a disaster waiting to happen,\u201d said Veillette.Luc Lavoie, who has been a tenant for 16 years and says that Pollack has been completely unresponsive to obvious problems in the building, says he has been fighting for help from the City and the Regie for years.The Examiner reported on the poor state of the building in October, 1992.Lavoie said the same concerns remain, and not much has improved since then.Most recently, the garage door stopped working.\u201cIts just not safe,\u201d said Cyr.But despite his tenants\u2019 allegations, Pollack maintains he is doing everything he can to keep the building in good condition.\u201cWe don\u2019t stop,\u201d he said.\u201c There are people working in the building every day.In the last month @ one we've spent tens of thousands of d ollars.\u201d As for the top floor tenant whose ceiling fell on him in the night, according to residents the gyprock to fix it is sitting in a puddle in the damp garage.ER Westmount Healthy City Project Women volunteers made a huge difference in the war effort By Aline Gubbay During World War II, Westmount women were leaders in the intensive volunteer effort at the local and national level.One of Westmount's great ladies in the 1940's was Mrs.Alexander Hutchinson.Actively involved in a wide variety of community concerns, Mrs.Hutchinson seemed cheerfully unaware of her awesome reputation as an organizer and her ability to coerce her friends in her many projects.So she was taken aback when, on inviting one of her friends to lunch, the reply was, \u201cOh, Helen, you don\u2019t have to give me lunch.Just tell me what it is you want me to do.\u201d Mrs.Sam Bronfman, a long-time volunteer worker, established a branch of the Jewish Red Cross in Montreal.\u201cThere were thousands of women who wanted to participate in some way.We had over six hundred people at the Red Cross premises to coordinate and supervise.\u201d Another Westmounter, Alice Winslow-Spragge, helped initiate the Buy an ad in The Examiner and see the results you get! Call 484-5610 to speak with our sales staff today.WANT TO LET - PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT AN UPCOMING EVENT IN WESTMOUNT?{USE THE EXAMINER BULLETIN BOARD! first Blood Donor Clinic in Montreal, organized by the Red Cross.When she left to go overseas, other volunteers, many from Westmount, took her place.Several volunteers worked on the programme \u2018Bundles for Britain.\u2019 The \u2018Bundles\u2019 contained non-per- ishable foods, toys and small items of clothing, which were shipped overseas.Response from Britain indicated the parcels were greatly appreciated and the programme never lacked for goods of for personnel to package them.Money for this project was raised in various ways, including the sale of an official pin, handsomely designed and engraved.With the end of the war came the news that after nearly six years overseas the Royal Montreal Regiment was to sail home.The history of the Regiment by R.C.Featherstonhaugh describes what happened next.\u201cFrom Quebec City the troops traveled by train to Park Avenue station in Montreal.There followed the maddeningly slow journey to Westmount station where they arrived at 2:30 p.m.in the afternoon of September 22nd.It was glorious autumn day Over 50,000 people lined the streets to chee: Escorted by the 2nd (Reserve) Battalion of the RMR and RMR veterans of the first World War, the Regiment marched, by way of Victoria Avenue, along Sherbrooke Street, passing the saluting base of Victoria Hall, to Westmount Park.There, Mayor Percy Adams gave a speech of welcome and thanks to the troops on behalf of the city.Major Willis replied on behalf of the Regiment.Then a colour party moved out from the ranks of the Overseas Battalion.With stately ceremony they handed over the colours to a party from the 2nd Battalion with the words: \u201cThese colours were given to us by the City of Westmount and were presented to use by General Crerar in Holland.\u201d Reprinted from \u2018Know Your Westmount\u2019, Nov.14, 1996.CD richrensenparen CD Héchreosenpoen a Miscellaneous employment œ Miscellaneous employment HEBDOS ranscontinental v WEEKLIES RÉCEPTIONNISTE Les Hebdos Transcontinental sont à la recherche d'une réceptionniste pour leur journaux situés à Outremont (5 jours) et à Saint-Laurent (4 jours).Les principales tâches du poste sont d'assurer la réception des appels téléphoniques et les acheminer aux personnes concernées.De plus, cette personne assurera un supportgpour faire l'entrée des données à l\u2019aide des différents logiciels.La personne recherchée possède deux années d'expérience dans un poste similaire, est bilingue, possède de l\u2019entregent, du tact et de la diplomatie et a une bonne connaissance des logiciels Word et Excel.Les personnes intéressées par ce poste sont priées de faire parvenir leur curriculum vitae à l'attention de Nancy Macdonald Hebdos Transcontinental /Montréal-Ouest 5890, Monkland, bureau 12, Montréal, H4A 1G2, par télécopieur au 514.481.3492 par courriel a macdonaldn @transcontinental.ca avant le 8 novembre 2000 + < 2T Bry - 0007 \u20187 12W3AON \u2018Aepsiny - WO IFUNLEXIUNOWISIM MMM - YININYXT LNNOWLSIM FHL ¢ « \"ane.\u201cpes we Page 28 - THE WESTMOUNT EXAMINER - www.westmountexaminer.com - Thursday, November, 2, 2000 7 NR WATONS DE PRESTIGE WHE MSO TE à PHASE 1 WESTMOUNT ADJ.Chemin Breslay, available now, Delive (#8 OF 7000 AGENTS) WESTMOUNT AD).Jean- Girard (Off De La Vigne) 5 Detached mypaint@aei.