The Westmount examiner, 13 mars 2003, jeudi 13 mars 2003

[" Edifice D 3509 Bibliothèque de [ Ni 2002/05/01 Division des peri Nationale 35 rue 4 Quebec.FI lentes G14 142 Attn.Richard Marois Canadian Publication no: 1375822 www.maromac.com 485-1135 Vol.68, No.10 - Thursday, March 13\" 2003 « (514) 484-5610 » 9,800 copies MAKING ALL OF WESTMOUNT YOUR HOME WESTMOUNT MAY LOSE ITS OWN POLICE STATION CT Marin C Bary ith a major reorganization of Montreal's network of neighbourhood police stations said to be in the works, Westmount's Station 12 is being mentioned as a strong candidate for merger.According to news reports last week, neighbourhood police Station 11 in NDG and Station 12 on Stanton Street in Westmount would be combined.If that scenario were to unfold, one of the two will disappear.Since last year, the police union has been clamouring for a major reorganization of the neighbourhood stations.According to the union, police officers have been complaining that they don\u2019t have enough resources for the number of stations in the neighbourhood policing system.In the evening shifts, the police force is stretched to its maximum, leading to inadequate service.Because each neighbourhood station requires at least one officer to be on duty inside, the number of officers out on patrol has been reduced as a result.Montreal police spokesman Miguel Alston said the department would not be commenting on the situation until the matter was dealt with by elected officials.But Alain Legault, a spokesman for the Police Brotherhood, confirmed that the union is looking for revisions to the neighbourhood policing system some five years after its initial implementation.In Februüary of 2002, according to Legault, the police union presented a proposal for the restructuring of the police department which was linked with the merger of all the cities on the island of Montreal.(continued on page 5) Scoop speaks! 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Asking $289,000.» Le Cacharel, 295 Victoria #203.Ths 1 bdrm condo hus it all.Best location, west exposure, fabulous kit,, ensuite, C/A, storage, garage, bakony ++.Must visitl Asking $239,000. i GRAFFITI PROBLEM RESURGES IN WESTMOUNT Borough officials warn vandals of zero tolerance\u2019 > policy Martin C.Barry espite a strict \u2018zero tolerance\u2019 policy being enforced by Public Security Officers throughout Westmount, graffiti vandals are continuing to deface public and private property throughout the borough.Westmount Borough Director Bruce St.Louis said in his report to council earlier this month that the men's washroom in the art gallery at Victoria Hall curity videotape possibly recording e incident has been turned over to police, and maintenance staff are paying special attention to the area.\"A note to the vandals,\" said St.Louis.\"If after reviewing the security tapes you are ultimately identified, the zero tolerance\u2019 policy will be applied and charges will be laid.\" Like St.Louis, Public Security Director Richard McEnroe is warning that graffiti in Westmount will not be taken lightly.\"If we catch somebody, they will be charged,\" he said.However, because of the repetitive nature of the incidents, he added: \"To clean it is just an exercise in futility\" A tour of a number of locations in Westmount earlier this week with PSO Greg McBain (pictured on page one) gave some indication of the extent of the problem.A brick wall at the end of a back alley just off Sherbrooke Street near Kensington Avenue bore colowrful evidence of a recent graffiti spree.PSOs have virtually given up keeping track of graffiti incidents painted on the pillars of the Ville Marie Expressway in lower Westmount, which have become a favourite target for spray-painting.è- vandalized by graffiti on Feb.21.À Walls in lanes behind businesses on Ste.Catherine Street have also become especially susceptible to graffiti.According to McBain, some graffiti vandals have started etching glass windows, costing local businesses thousands of dollars to replace large glass panes.Borough Councillor John de Castell, chairman of the Operational and Environmental Services Committee, told council last week: \"I take exception to even using the term graffiti because it implies that there's some aesthetic validity.At least some people like to argue that.\" Tagging, as some call the trademark signature of each sprayer, is vandalism, insisted de Castell.\"There's no art involved,\u201d he said firmly.\u201cAnybody who wants to dispute that can see me after and try to convince me, but I think we're making a big mistake by referring it as graffiti, which has other connotations.\u201d Regarding the individuals behind the graffiti incident at Victoria Hall, de Castell said: \"I'm sure that you're out there somewhere.\" The fine in Westmount for vandalizing property with graffiti is $600, not including administrative costs.When cleaning and repair costs are assessed and billed to the perpetrators, the resulting penalty can reach as high as $1,000, de Castell added.\"I hope it's a very rich vandal or that they have wealthy parents,\u201d he added.\"In any case we hope that this will become known and that this behaviour will stop, because we'd much rather not have to pursue anybody for this kind of thing.\" Float readied for parade Martin C.Barry or the fifth straight year, Westmount will have a float in Montreal's St.Patrick's Day Parade, which takes place this Sunday.Passes to ride on the float or march in the Westmount contingent behind are now available at the Community Events office.The day before, on Saturday, March 15, volunteers are invited to help decorate the float with green ribbons and shamrocks at the Public Works yard from 10 a.m.to noon.Green balloons Will be added the next day.Help will also be needed in removing the decorations afterwards.\"Everybody is welcome,\" said Community Events Coordinator Maureen Lafrenière.(continued on page 15) WMA hosts 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the paint on wet, unstretched canvas lying on the floor and, as Olson put it, \u2018letting nature go.\u2019 \u201c] just let gravity take the paint where it will.My paintings capture that energy of nature that is the same as the energy within ourselves.\u201d The artist used only two colours in the works; red for its emotion and energy value and yellow for its light and warmth and that seemed to light a (risine Japentise | 934-0962 | 1232 Avenue Greene Westmount spark in participants at the vernissage Sunday evening who were quite excited about the artist\u2019s works.The exhibition continues at the Java U, 4914 Sherbrooke Street West until April 2.Respite for caregivers Are you aware that there is a program available for English-speaking seniors who have some loss of independence and who reside in Westmount, Town of Mount Royal and Cote-des-Neiges?The St.Margaret Day Centre, located on Hillside Avenue, presently has openings for seniors who are experiencing soi memory problems.© The 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widely believed to be the last gasp of hope for those committed to restoring their city\u2019s full municipal status.The whole theory of demerging may be scoffed at by some\u2014 especially PQ supporters\u2014but if this borough\u2019s most vocal voters have their way, it is sure to be the main platform issue for candidates in the Westmount-St.Louis riding.As a result of several factors\u2014Bill 170, which brought about forced municipal mergers, the current health-care crisis throughout the province, and the unexpected emergence of the Action Démocratique Party as a force to be reckoned with\u2014this has turned into the most widely anticipated provincial election in recent memory Although we are still in the very earliest stages of the campaign, with only three confirmed candidates in place\u2014 incumbent Liberal Jacques Chagnon, the Equality Party\u2019s Don Donderi and Denise Laroche for the PQ\u2014there is the promise of much political activity in Westmount over the next few weeks.Candidates representing a wide variety of fringe parties are sure to be stepping forward to toss their hats into the proverbial ring, just as they always do around this time.Will Westmount\u2019s much-publicized opposition to the PQ and Bill 170\u2014so predominant that even its borough councillors were elected on a strict de-merger platform\u2014make the PQ think twice about even trying to win a seat here?This may sound unlikely, but it nearly happened the last time around.In the November 1998 provincial election, the PQ barely even bothered to run a campaign in Westmount, figuring no one would vote for them anyway.The candidate who did run on their ticket, by his own admission, did so without the full support of the party and was barely able to scrape together the means to run a small grassroots campaign.Of course he didn\u2019t stand a chance against the strong Liberal machine and the inevitable Chagnon landslide, but nevertheless the situation did raise the ire of a few Westmounters who were insulted by the PQ\u2019s apparent lack of respect for their votes.Now, despite pre-election promises from both the Liberal and Equality parties that if elected they will do what they can to facilitate a municipal de-merger\u2014as long as there is ample public support\u2014the ADQ is no doubt eager to reenter the waters in Westmount-St.Louis.After all, the political climate has shifted considerably since their initial appearance on the local ballot four and a half years ago, and it will be interesting to see how many Westmount votes they can lure away from the established Liberal, PQ and Equality parties under these new circumstances.In the last election, the Liberals came first in Westmount, while the PQ finished a distant second, followed by the ADQ and the Equality Party.As this campaign heats up over the next month, we are sure to witness much of the same emotional exchanges and controversial statements that highlighted previous x elections\u2014maybe even more.NEWS ITEMS STATION Where is the de-merger issue?To the editor: The past weekend reflected the apparent futility of hearing anything about the issue of de- merging the municipalities which had voted against this undemocratic refusal by the PQ to respect the outcome of referendums held within these municipalities.Nor does the issue of de-mergers appear on the agenda for a proposed debate between the party leaders.The PQ and ADQ strongly support the forced mergers while Mr.Charest and his can- eR OR ULE 0) ena didates were silent on the matter at their election kick-off in Quebec City.The CBC policy of excluding the Equality Party from the leader\u2019s debate dates back to 1994, even though Keith Henderson, the Equality Party leader, had three sitting MNAs and was fluently bilingual.Mr.Byrd, the CBC \u2018English VP\u2019 in 1994 was unavailable to any public inquiries so the debate was a sterile one between Messrs.Parizeau and Johnson.The lack of a full debate became obvious in 1995 when Mr.Parizeau called a referendum without understanding the consequences if a large percentage of the population Letters are welcome MAY BE MERGED Su NT $ SIDE WESTMOUNT OVER HERE | A BRAIN \u2018opted out\u2019 by using partition to become an 11th Province.When will ex-Mayor Peter Trent and his group stand up and demand recognition from the CBC, as another \u201cfool\u2019s debate\u201d avoiding a key issue like de-merger could have even more disastrous effects on real estate values than the \u201cnear- miss\u201d in 1995.The partition alternative must be brought out in this campaign.An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, so let\u2019s ensure that these party leaders understand the consequences of their refusal to discuss it.W.A.Sullivan Sherbrooke re The Westinount Examiner welcomes letters to the editor on issues of community interest and will make every effort to print them.Letters must bear the writers name, address and daytime telephone number.\u2018Write to: 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/yeor.Toute reproduction des annonces ou informations, en tout ou en partie, de [acon officielle ou non- remboursement des frais de publication.Page 6 - THE WESTMOUNT EXAMINER - Thursday, March 13, 2003 Canadian Publication no.: 1375822 RR 185\u20ac SES ou = moon \u201cnw = FOR PQ, IT'S LOBSTER SEASON AGAIN Tommy Schnurmacher uebec Premier Bernard Landry is hoping to prove that he is as good a fisherman as old angler Jacques Parizeau ever was.Basking in glowing poll numbers, @ has made a point of assuring e electorate that he will not commit to having a referendum.Don\u2019t believe it for a second.It\u2019s nothing but a shameless and transparent ploy to lure referendum-allergic francophones back into the Parti Québécois fold.Many were hesitant about voting for a party that would waste most of its time, energy and money to devise stratagems on how to whip up support for sovereignty.That's why so many feder- (from the examiner archives) One Year Ago March 14, 2002 LOSING PATIENCE: \u201cThe Westmount Municipal Association is starting to lose patience with the Quebec Liberals over promises that were made to allow municipalities to de-merge.WMA president Kathleen Duncan said that recent statements by Liberal Municipal Affairs Critic Roch Cholette that merged municipalities might be expected to pay the cost of their de-merger were not in the spirit of a pledge Liberal leader Jean Charest had previously made.\u2018Quite frankly, Montreal is partly de-merged now,\u2019 said Duncan.\u2018We\u2019ve got nine boroughs that have been born right out of the former Montreal, so if that can happen, we can certainly have de- mergers occur island-wide.We absolutely expect the Liberais to uphold their promise.We want our democratic right restored, and we 6 to be able to have power over our axation, over the staff that are employed here within our community and the right to make our own local laws.\u2019 Since Bill 170 was passed last year to create amalgamated cities in various parts of the province, the Liberals have been saying that if they take office in the next provincial election, they will implement measures that would allow merged municipalities to be consulted, leading possibly to their eventual de-merging from the mega-cities.\u201d Five Years Ago March 19, 1998 SAFER ARENA: \u201cThe Westmount arena will be safer and available year alist and separatist alike were so drawn \u2014 albeit briefly \u2014 to the Action démocratique du Québec.With the ADQ in trouble, Landry figured out just how to pull off a three- peat.He knows the hardline nationalists will vote for him anyway.But how does he attract voters who hate the very idea of having another a referendum?Simple, figures Landry.Tell \u2018em that you won't necessarily have one.Party members, who only a few months ago had resigned themselves to the prospect of certain defeat, see that a victory is now well within their grasp.Even the usual hardline suspects are keeping their mouths shut.It\u2019s the old \u2018nudge nudge, wink wink\u2019 approach.The separatists know full well that Landry will call a referendum provided they stay mum until the election is in the bag.Watch for even the most militant of party stalwarts to smile as they play along with the ludicrous fiction that a third-time triumphant PQ would be shy about holding a referendum.round once major renovations are completed this week, according to Public Works director Fred Caluori.New boards will be installed around both rinks in the building, and the refrigeration beneath the skating surfaces will be converted from a direct to indirect cooling system.\u2018This has nothing to do with the air quality of the arena,\u2019 Caluori said yesterday in reference to a recent study by the Montreal Regional Health Board which found high levels of carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide in the air at many local arenas.The quality of air in Westmount\u2019s arena remains healthy, and continues to be tested twice a week.\u201d Ten Years Ago March 11, 1993 TOP SCORER: \u201cWestmount may have lost its best manager when it fired chief librarian Rosemary Lydon three weeks ago, The Examiner learned this week.Miss Lydon scored the highest mark of all city department heads and managers at a two-day management course held by the city last year, participants revealed.\u2018They made a big deal out of it, because she even outscored director-general Manley Schultz in overall management skills,\u201d sources said.The news was confirmed by Miss Lydon this week, as city council refused to reconsider its decision despite the start of petitions, an onslaught of protest letters and a special plea by the Westmount Municipal Association.\u2018It\u2019s a terrible thing,\u2019 said WMA president Stanley Baker.\u2018It\u2019s the state against the people.\u201d Forty Years Ago March 15, 1963 NEW TRUCK: \u201cThe Westmount Fire Department is this week testing a new $50,000 aerial ladder truck prior to formal acceptance.A second model, exactly similar, will arrive in two weeks.These will replace the two present trucks, one of which partially collapsed at a fire last year.The other is rented.The new aerial ladder trucks feature the most up-to-date safety features and controls.\u201d Send the editor an e-mail: larsenw@transcontinental.ca GHIA.- eit 2.- 2 et RHEE WaT TT £5 an we cone \u201cral Make no mistake \u2014 Landry is no Lucien Bouchard.Landry will indeed do everything in his power to achieve Quebec independence.Once the party is back for a third term, that is.He realizes full well that now is not the time to spell out all the details.Now is the time to coax the lobsters into the pot.That's why the PQ has suddenly opened the vaults.Each PQ promise is simple.Each promise has a number.Day care will stay at $5 a day.Parents can opt for a four-day work week.Family medicine groups will operate seven days a week, 24 hours a day.Numbers for everyone.But there are other important numbers to remember.First of all, there are barely more than 800 days left for Landry\u2019s self-imposed sovereignty countdown.Secondly, 66-year-old Grandpa Landry's lips are practically drooling at the prospect of getting his own limousine to represent an independent Quebec at the next Summit of the Americas to be held in Buenos Aires in 2005.You can\u2019t start checking out Argentinean seating arrangements in two years without getting to work ASAP, The PQ is still dedicated to total independence for Quebec.Other than Landry's obfuscation for electoral purposes, they don\u2019t hide it much.Article one of the party's program still concerns itself with sovereignty.This past weekend, delegates from Laval seriously suggested that United Nations observers be invited to Quebec during its transition to sovereignty.Unless current poll trends drastically change, the PQ could very well remain in power until 2008.They won't have to worry about a fourth term.They'll be too busy planning a third referendum.+ Tommy Schnurmacher is heard weekdays 9 a.m.to noon on CJAD 800 Radio.His e-mail address is tommys@total.net.McGill University in the spotlight Lucienne Robillard L ast Monday was an eventful day for McGill University.First, | had the opportunity to participate in a press conference announcing the funding of $8,531,832 under the Canada- Quebec Infrastructure Works Program for renovating its Percival Molson Stadium, which can currently seat nearly 19,500 spectators.The work will involve reconstruction of the press box, installation of food stands under the north balcony and the addition of 380 seats at the bottom of the south stands.The project also provides for various kinds of renovation work, including repairs to the north stands, replacement of 17,000 benches and seats, replacement of the playing field turf and work on the lighting system.The project will also include the addition of communications and signage equipment, construction of built-in furniture and repair work-\u2014particu- larly in the locker rooms, restrooms and stairways.Percival Molson Stadium has enjoyed an important role in the history of both amateur and professional sports for some 80 years.It remains one of Montreal's largest gathering places and continues to be actively used for sports and other events.It is home to McGill\u2019s Redmen football team and has hosted the home matches of the Montreal Alouettes pro football team since 1999.Completion of this project, aimed at enhancing the stadium\u2019s historical value and preserving its heritage and architectural design, will also serve to make the site safer, ensure a more secure financial situation for the Alouettes within the Canadian Football League and provide the team with a sports facility that can meet the expectations of its constantly growing number of fans.Once restored, the stadium will attract a wide variety of sporting events and shows likely to generate substantial economic benefits for the community.It is additionally important to underline that all renovation work will be done haven taken into consideration the important environmental aspects of such a project.Moreover, I also had the privilege and the honour to participate in the official installation of Heather Munroe-Blum as Principal and Vice- Chancellor of McGill University.Born in Montreal and raised in Ontario, Professor Munroe-Blum served most recently at the University of Toronto as vice-presi- dent, Research & International Relations from 1994 to 2002 and as a governor of the University of Toronto.Dr.Munroe-Blum has shown herself as a leader in her field of epidemiology, and in her career as an academic and as an advocate for innovation and research.Through her efforts, Dr.Munroe- Blum has helped shape public policy for higher education, research, and innovation.No one should be surprised that McGill University should attract someone of the highest calibre as its principal.The University, after all, attracts the best and the brightest from around the world for its faculties and its student body.Above all, I am especially proud that a woman of such calibre has been assigned this important responsibility with an elite university such , as McGill, which is recognized locally, nationally and internationally for its standard of higher education.Lucienne Robillard is the Liberal + MP for Westmount-Ville Marie.WE deliver YOUR F bers: Call 484-5 610.Aan pip |e a ay -4 obed - £OOZ \u2018EL YDIEN Kepsnu, - B3NINYX3 INNONLSAM IHL :Page 8 - THE WESTMOUNT EXAMINER - Thursday, March 13, 2003 ot once during Westmount's IN rares 3 borough council meeting did Borough President Karin Marks state in words how much things had changed for Westmount since the creation of the megacity.Nor in fact did she say how much energy is being consumed in the constant fight for local control of so At home: Please Call me: CENTURY 21 VISION \"A Chartered Real Estate Broker Century = Bj e Nelson Morin Affiliated Real Estate Agent A Westmount resident serving you Thinking of selling or buying a house, and lo for personalized and professional help 487-1254 At the office: 481-2126 c21@videotron.ca many areas once taken for granted.She didn\u2019t have to.Those attending the meeting could deduce - probably in dismay - how so many of the key items in the councillors\u2019 reports focused on painstaking submissions and appeals, even having to \u201cbeg\u201d for additional capital works funds, simply to maintain the fundamentals of the community.ing Nelson Morin Expérience Connaissances Experience Knowledge Availability Reputation 933-678 1 Teamwork Downtown/Centre ville These are the qualities to look NDG, Westmount, Ean for when choosing an agent Hampstead, Esti Jedeikin Céte St.Luc, Snowdon Montreal West/Ouest Affiliated Real Estate Agent Disponibilité Réputation Deux bureaux a votre service Now with two locations Effort d\u2019Équipe lorsque vous choisissez un agent RE/MAX WESTMOUNT INC.Voilà les qualités que vous devriez rechercher Chartered Real Estate Broker 1330 Greene Ave.\"Ronald Benveniste Affiliated Real Estate Agent LOCAL NEWS FIGHTING TO RETAIN AUTONOMY COUNCIL REPOR Westmount Municipa Association These included the fight to retain control over the preservation of the Summit, the borough\u2019s appeal to the megacity\u2019s budget committee for funds to restore the greenhouse, and creation of a new membership system for use of the pool and tennis courts to deal with the over-crowding due to universal access.Controlling the Summit Thankfully, a Quebec plan to create an arrondissement historique - a \u201cnatural district\u201d for the preservation of Mount Royal - appears to delegate to Westmount the control of its local summit, which it has always enjoyed as an autonomous municipality, Marks said.The decision follows a year of submissions by the Westmount borough in fierce opposition to initial proposals for control of the entire summit area by a central authority.X A sampling of recent SOLDS includes: First time on Market! 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KAREN KARPMAN 933-6781 RE/MAX Westmount Bkr.Well designed 3+1 bedroom near downtown, Mou eat-in kitchen, updat garage, patio and gard on quiet cul-de-sac > Oak floors, renovated us living areas, A/C, double king $559,900.» Ler ce ere has .Creme esteem a sen aS WP ep ETF ne Marks said.Looking for $1.75 million Last week, Marks and borough staff met with the megacity budget committee to request \u201cour share\u201d of $23 million being allocated by Montreal for additional capital works projects.Westmount\u2019s request for $1.75 mi lion would restore the historic greer® house, \u201ca piece of our heritage that would have been done without the merger.\u201d The greenhouse is in bad shape, she said, and was slated for repair and restoration as the third phase of the library and Victoria Hall renewal project that began more than a decade ago.The greenhouse has become a well- known Montreal landmark and its preservation will benefit all, Marks said.By providing the money, she added, the megacity would help correct the mistake that had been made in unfairly slashing Westmount\u2019s capital works budget without taking into account the pay-as-you-go system practiced by the former municipality.Peace: a debate from the heart It was a most unusual debate.The megacity council set aside its regular business at the last meeting to debate a resolution calling for no war with Iraq without a United Nations resolution.\u201cVery rarely do you hear people speak from the heart rather than along party lines,\u201d Marks said.In the end, the resolution passed with only two dissenting votes.Marks pointed out how Westmount councils had traditionally made a point of not expressing themselves on issues outside their jurisdiction.In this case, however, \u201cwe felt we should take a position,\u201d she said.Identifying Westmount goals At the borough level, council members and staff met last week to identify long-term and short-term goals \u201cthat are most important for our community,\u201d Marks said.The meeting continued a long tradition.The borough\u2019s priorities, she said, were based on a blueprint from last year\u2019s Westmount Summit.The meeting was especially important follow, ing the creation of the megacity, sh said, because council members are anxious to maintain the team approach involving the staff.\u201cThis is quite different from how it works in the City of Montreal.\u201d Repeating the call to decentralize Marks concluded her monthly report by saying the need to further decentralize services bears \u201cconstant repetition\u201d She took advantage of a chance meeting with Montreal Mayor Gérald Tremblay to bring up the topic once again, she said.\u201cHe assures me that my concerns are the same as many in his party, so I hope this will encourage him to move forward,\u201d she said.(continued on page 14) TP ORO = ® WI TR nw + CP = LD RE OLD MONTREAL Asking price $339,000 Just sold at 95% of asking price.RUE ST-PIERRE LE CALLIERE\u201d 8 Exceptionally elegant & sumptuous loft-style apartment, 12\u2019 ceiling, exposed bricks, origi beams, magnificent Fireplace mantle & woodwork.Asking $595,000.View at: hitp://members.rogers.co mini details.Impeccably M renov.3+1 bdrs, 2+1 # woodwork.Large FRE) updoied kitchen.Asking Mognificen Victorian- style townhouse.Beautiful architectural baths, garage.Cross- = hall plan, high ceilings, $799,000 J mypaint@aei æ Furniture Manufacture ouvert au public \u201850 modèles/A0 couleurs en magasin SAFIE INC.LE RD ME EE RE 727-7197 CID Hiscoloneous for sde ED Hiscloneous fr sale ALL steel buildings.factory direct.no dealers 25x32 $7.200; 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Bright, spacious 6+2 beds, 4 baths, 2 car garage, A/C, garden.Totally renovated.NICOLE LOTH & TIFFANY LOTH 481-9407 WESTMOUNT - Just Listed! - Super sunny y and spacious, this detached home has city views, lovely woodwork, high ceilings, great entertaining space, huge renovated DREAM kitchen, master ensuite with fireplace.New heat pump, air filtered and humidified, pool size garden, 2 car garage.Asking $2,295,000.PEGGY McMULLAN 933-5800 WESTMOUNT.Former Japanese Embassy.Elegance & charm on a discreetly prestigious street near schools, transport, parks.Fabulous woodwork, stain glass, high ceilings, presently offered as 2 homes {may be easily converted as one residence).A rare opportunity! Asking $1,999,000.TERRY EVANS 933-6077 Westmount: Fabulous find on a desirable street near schools, transport, parks.Detached cottage with 4 bedrooms, master ensuite.Renovated baths, woodwork, finished basement with playroom, extra bdrm.and 2 car in-house garage.Must visit this sun-filled charming home.Asking $798,000.LESAN 933-6077 WESTMOUNT: Renovated townhouse on the at in desirable Victoria Village.Close to park, metro, shops.Oak woodwork, stainglass, fireplace, finished basement, Won't last! $439,000.TERRY EVANS LXE PRIEST'S FARM - Sought after location on the flat Lovely extra large dining- rm with sliding doors to MN new deck.Lr has OFP, 4 plus china shelves.Mbr a with wall of CC's plus 5 piece bathrm.Sun filled den with bay window - 3 other brs plus 2 bathrms.Indoor garage + parking.Super lane, great for children and walking dogs! Asking $789,000.JANE ALLAN 762-9481 FEATURING: OPEN HOUSE SUN.MARCH 16, 2-4 pm \u201cChateau Westmount\u201d, 4175 St.Catherine St.W.corner Greene.i Most elegant 2 bedroom condo, 2 1/2 baths, incredible storage, wood floors, spacious {1830 sq.ft.net); all of life's luxuries and quality are in this bldg.Now $659,000.SOLD - 354 Olivier Ave.SOLD - Penthouse in \u201cLe Barat\u201d, Sherbrooke corner Atwater.May I represent you too?1 offer experience, hard work and SHEILA WHITZMAN RES: 486-8694 a genuine caring for each client.CELL: 993-8694 3 ; vA Er ri DOWNTOWN / CANAL AREA: Come and see this beautiful renov.sun- drenched 3 storey Victorian cottage: 3 stone frpls, wood floors & plaster mouldings, A/C, CV + solarium off kit.with access to deck & very private WESTMOUNT.\u2014\u2014 stone \u2018mansion, views, library, formal dining- room and living room.Elegance at its best! WESTMOUNT AD: Detached 5 bdrm home close to all amenities, parks, shopping.Ground floor den, large kitchen plus breakfast nook.2 car garage, finished bsmt.$579,000.TINA BAER @® 933-5800 4 \u201cA UPPER WESTMOUNT - NEW LISTING: Detached stone split level bungalow.Gracious contre hall layout.Fabulous room sizes, bright, sunny 3+2 bdrms, A/C, 2 car gerege, ; - huge playroom.Pool size lot 51 se ; WESTMOUNT ADJ - WEST CENTRE: Spacious, charming, bright 3 bedroom duplex condo apt.2 garages, A/C.Must - ses! 3 TINA BAER « 933-5800 garden.Bsmt is a 2 bdrm appt that rents for $530/month.Offers! DIANE LIBERIO 933-5800 664 RICHMOND DOWNTOWN / CANAL AREA: Great 2 level upper condo, near all services.Everything included: 5 appliances, fixtures, blinds and curtains.$189,000.DIANE LIBERIO 933-5800 245 Victoria Westmount .® Chartered Real Estate Broker GERDA SCHIEDER 485-1905 483-5800 | JOYCE GOLDBERG 487-4119 WESTMOUNT: Elm Ave.Spacious elegant 5 bdrm Victorian stone front, garage, garden, lots of potential.$569,000.WESTMOUNT: Steps to Greene Ave.Charming 6 1/2 - 6 1/2.woodwork, leaded glass, upper occupancy, garage & garden.$690,000.WESTMOUNT: Top location! Cul de sac! Tastefully renovated 4+1 bdrm home, gorgeous kit.& baths, large garden.$995,000.DEENA A CAPLAN CXL -0853 WESTMOUNT Ultra modern 4+1 bdrm home, lovely ground & upstairs Den.Pool.$895,000.24 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE & PROFESSIONALISM Page 20 - THE WESTMOUNT EXAMINER - Thursday, March 13, 2003 rey RSA TI ATVI NSE Lee wpe TD "]